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éTRY FLOUR m hand the best brands Lts. Also our make 0f the best on the market. l (his. Mixed Cho . P93" Nhurts and Feed 001'- Lotion on Flour in 5 833 10 Bag Lots. 3V is -8 wide at 80¢ per yard- aters et-c., etc. le’s Mills McArthur VEREIGN l d Fancv Rubbers iSfllS ! 1 Blankets and NE KEEP CLIPSE w. .4 § Done Every Day . Grant; twined Sheeting: McArthur’s m bought at Market M Ence l( 1rdi2'z \V wear nvwhere in town. 3:1 BID Bargain Day 'Y a child and feed 8110 x for sale. If keep it come to use you right- hone No. S. IOPPE R. winter whealr e tor makmg‘ ans 1‘, made from mnot be beat. lomestic use. d .1; Ontario first class {ubbel‘S’ dryers He Sells Cheap 1m AND PROVISION STORE F5” was flowers Mcfirwan 5 Eclipse Blg We carry also other well / known brands of Flour. liszswel Lionel Bread Floor AND mg Emma. W. H. BEAN For Fiours Winter Undervests and 1-5 from 25c up. White “fool hand-made .‘LIUI'S 50c and 1.00 each. Pot Plants Bulbs o‘mum u; was 44255158. U. 0. Fl.;".ral Designs and Flora! Decorations of an kinds on shortest notice. :l( HE n rum-s, from 1.35, to 3.00 \Vool Blankets 61x81 ) a. pail. Blankets, large, 11-4 FLETT, Florist u u) 9a all wuvs satisfies the ‘Juuk. Honey pilll'. PE h. DURHAM. ONT. n Jackets at 1.00, 1.25 ex. Beggs 81 Suns \‘zu‘d. of §ateal Underskirts, {5x} 2;}- '16? 'éb'c'fii'fiik patents. rough Mum! Co. receive m. charge, m that tt )nrfl M in 20c Jars. etchâ€" and closer! tlnu may opinion free It ether an patentable. Communion» 11!. _ HANDBOOK 2“. £83?th am prepared vou what you wan. nnd our prices right. md 2 yards Wide it Forest. 98 HOW} .‘d and 500 dress ways ghe SatiS I} Mon. wit 11 ALE-- . \\' [)0 will 3313.931 OTTEB. MAY TAKE COMMAND AT ALDERSHOT. Great interest has been created in local military circles by the an nouncement that the militia depart- ment at Ottawa has received a des patch from the secretary of state for the colonies ofiering to Brigadier General Otter the command of the Fifth Infantry Brigade at Aldershot, England. beginning May 1. Brigadier General Otter 18 at pres- ent in Ottawa. and it is not known for acertainty that he will accept, but military men in Toronto regard in as highly probable that he Will g0 w England. “It is most unusual for a colonial officer to be given the offer of such an appointment. and cannon be 're- garded as Other than a very high compliment.” said Lieu: Col. W. C; llacdlonald lasc night. adding that he had no recollection of any such honor .naving been conferred in any 0 I V.‘Jv-â€""“____‘ ~al’rica. Last night. at the veterans’ pro smoking concert in celebration of I all. that event, loud cheers greeted Sur-l zeon-Col Byerson when he announc . l ed that General Otter was to be ask-l ed to take command at Aldershot.’ He personally hoped that he had taken it. The South African contin- gents had won the respect of the empire for the Canadian militia. and in going to AldershOt General Otter sti would be carrying on the good work fig Col. Greville Harston also express 'Chl ed the Wish that General Otter would '26! acCept the offer of a command at Al. on dershot. It would bring great credit. re: on the Canadian militia. lhe The question of who will succeedlwf him as commanding oficer in thug?" district of \Vestern Ontario is a difli ‘0‘ cult one to answer. Say those who 9,0 are best informed. The theory is b“ 2 l advanced that an tfiiCer in command l or " of one of the other districts may bel transferred. Brigadier-General William Dillon 'O'ter, C B., was born in Toronto in 1843.and received his early education at at the Model SchOol. afterwards at. H tending Upper Canada College. He p, served 9" years in the volunteer‘ l’r militia and saw active service during! de the Fenian raids of 1866 and 1870. 119' r: was married in 1885. In 18:3 he! w entered the permanent- militia, lie-1h, coming com nander of the Royal fl, School of Infantry He servedin the Northwest Rebellion of 1:585 in com- 0, l mand of the Battleford column. In i tl 1899 he was placed in command of; fit I the Royal Canadian Regiment. andga, served during that year and the yearI ' 1 l'It ch: service, his command particularly,“ distinguishing itself action at Paardeburg. He won the S h a if It ‘ in command of the military district ;of Western Ontario, and was made iaide-de camp to the governor-gener- al â€"-_-Toronto Star. luv-t as being one 01 of the instructi Britain. is an ev faster imperialistxc sentimenc. auu that Brigadier General Otter’s vain; ahie serviCe in South Africa in com- mand of the first. Canadian contingent are borne in mind by the British Government. It was an .odd coincidence that, the announcement should be made while former comrades should be celebrat- ing the 8th anniversary of the battle of Paardeburg. when the Canadians SJ dietinguished themselves in South TORTURENG SKiN DISEASE Mrs. F. Miner, of 311 Sufi'oll: Street, Guelph, Ont., says: “A year since, while while living in Oshawa. Ont., my little daughter Lorinda, six years of age contracted a skin disease on the upper part of her body. This tirs‘t broke out like tiny water blisters, arterwards taking the form of dry scabs. These would disappear for a short time and then reappear worse than ever. The clorhes coming in contact with the‘skin set up such a severe irritation that it was impossible to keep her from scratching. We tried various preparations yet obtained no good results until we began using Zam-Buk. W'ith each application the irritation and soreness was greatzy relieved, and the child rested easier. Thro’ continued using, the eruptions and scabs fast disappeared and in a shOrt space of time the skin was completely cleared from the disease. ‘ it is now some months since we used Zam-Buk. and as there are no signs oz any more eruptions breaking out On her body, . i . ' . , ' )2 we beliexe Aim-Bult has worked a complete cure. zam_Bnk Cures cuts, cnapped “and“ “we - a... . itch, ulcers, eczema, FREE 2 running sores and all disâ€" ~Send for a trial box. eases of the skin. Of all anlose coupon and re. druggists and stOresfi‘Po 0" stamp. address, Zam-Buk frOm Zam-Buk Co., Toronto. IUT" Co., Toronto. 3K2 firs: broke But like tiny water blisters, would disappear for a short time and 1 coming in contact with tbe‘skin set up to kecp her from scratching. We entered the permanent. coming comnan'ler 0 School of Infantry He good results until we began using lam-link. Wit and soreness was greatly relieved, and the child using, the eruptions and scabs fast disappeared and was completely cleared from the disease. ‘ It is r Zam-Buk. and as there are no signs or any more en we believe Zam-Buk has worked a. complete cure. ” WhenJ D. Roberts entered his Stable lasc Sunday morning he found that. his fine imported stallion, “Col. ton Pioneer” had broken one of his Dr. Seim was called in. animal bad to be had got “”0 ”b above r. salt. ‘ Roberts hrd $10} some article of food or drink not suited to his age or ocCUpation. or that his bowels are n «bitually consti- pated. Take Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets to regulate the bowels and improve the digestion and see if the trouble does not disappear. Ask for a free sample. Sold at Par. ker’s Drug Store. Send {or a trial box. Enclose coupon and xc. stamp. addrcxs, lam-Bu]: (30.. Tomato. 3K2 ODS ary men men“. “‘ "COLTON PIONEER" DEAD. neg Cause of Stomach Troubles. instance ch )3 h! at. the ch16 ma f the military district Mario, and was made to the governor-gener. .~-‘ 0-0” lbe )8 I among: roffered ap- ly important .f commands av of Great i It is just 51 years this month since A company that Hanover has every |the town. which was just newly in- reason.to feel proud of is the Grey [corporated procured the corporation and Bruce Mutual Fire Insurance seal which has been used on all its 00., whose head office is here. For public documents since that time. the Debt thirty years this company and is now by report of the Finance has been gradually working its way Committee at, last. meeting, to be re. forWnrd until now at the end Of three placed bv a new one. For years pasr. decades it preSents a showing very iit has been worn so that it made creditable to the gentlemen who have imerely an indistinguishable mark.‘managed it and wry gratifying to land few of our public men could tell g the policy holders in general. The lwbat it was intended to representiannual meeting was held in Miller’s By the courtesy of Town Clerk Gor-yhall on the 25th ult.. at which all don. who looked up some of the old i the officers and directors and a large documents in his office for a goodfnumber of the policy holders were impression of the seal, “e werelpresent. Alively interest was mani- . . l - - ° :shown b , the bv-law on which n, was : feSted 10 the discussmns. The num- S _ - A- . p L.-- 41’ “Alinina iounor‘ AllPinU‘ thn hast OWEN sounn’s 513T. BIRTHDAY. WILV'V.‘ VJ -â€"v _ , first used. which is dated 17th of February 1857. and entitled a hyolaw to adapt a seal for the municipality of Owen Sound. The description of the seal is as follows: Around the outer circle the words and figures: Town of Owen Sound. incorporated 18:37 31d within the said circle the figure of an Indian and a white man. the former standing with his back to a. tree. the latter seated.â€"-with a representation of a steamboat. ID «arm, and houses and shrubs in the backgr und. and having on a scroll underneath the said representation the words. “Arboz virga fuit.” This inscription in itself would seem ‘ ‘ ‘ - ._J Inscription in to mean. H88 1 coupled with t W'hen the first symptoms appear, [rah with Nervilineâ€"rub it in deeply. It penetrates to the muscles and chords that are soreâ€"takes away stifinessuremoves all strain and in- flammation. If the condition is chronic. put a Nerviline Porous Plas- ter on the afiected spot. This draws out any virus or neuralgic irritation. restores the tissue to their wanted healthiness. permanently cures any weakness or tendencv to pain. Ner- viline Plascers absorb all the deleter- ious secretions through the relaxed pores and when used along with ‘Nerviline itself. every muscular pain A Belfonntain' man told a story the other day of an incident on the road. He was in the smoking on of an ex- press train. when a man rushed in from acar behind the smoker, evi~ dentlly in great agitation. and said: “Has anvbody in this car got any whisky? A woman in the car behind has fainted " Instantly. a dozen of flasks were produced. The man who had asked for it picked out the larges: one. crew the cork. and put the bot tie to his lips With a long. satis- ‘5“ v. find sigh, he handed the flask back and remarked. "That did me a lot of good I needed it, for is always did make me feel queer to see a. woman faint away!” The first warm days of spring: bring with them a desire to get out and enjoy the exhilirating air am: Sun- shine. Children that have been housed up all Winter are brought out. and you wonder where they all came flannels. Then a cold wave comes and people say that grip is epidemic. Colds at this season are even more} dangerous than in mid-winter, as: there is much more danger of pneuâ€" monia. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, however, and you will have Q’nothing to fear. It always cures. land we have never known‘a cold to 3 result in pneumonia when it was 3 used. It is pleasant and safe to take. ; Children like it. For sa‘e at Parker’s OAUH‘ vuv --â€"v- i manager of this concern gets a salary E of $6000 and that another 34000 was i paid him last year for travelling and ' Other expenses. If salaries like this i are going the concern did well to l :pay a a per cent dividend last i 3 ear.â€"Flesherton Abvance. At the shareholders’ meeting of Durham Cement Company. held in Toronto last week, a. warm time was experienced, but the old directornte appear to have come out on tap all along the line. It is said that the __-... __-A_ A nn‘fiflfl ache must go. HE NEEDED THE BOOZE. Do Not Crowd the Season. Does Your Side Ache? Thinks Company did well 0-0- THE DURHAM. CHRONICLE I LITTLE LOR‘NDA MINERIGUELPH Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is Both Agreeable and Efi‘ective. ._ l Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has no superior {or coughs, colds and croup, and the fact that it is pleasant to take and contains nOthing in any way injurious has made it a favorite with mothers. Mr W S. Pelham. a merchant of Kirksville. Iowa, says: “For more than twenty years Cham- berlain’s Cough Remedy has been my leading remedy for all throat troub- les. It is eSpocially successful in :cases of croup. Children like it and my customers who have used it will not take any orher.” For sale at Barker’s Drug Store. AN EXCELLEN T SHOWING. ELECTRICITY LOOSE IN PYNE’S ’ SANCTUM. Running Around Promiscuously and Shocking the Minister’s Visitors and Friends. There is Parliament haunted by either. In well as day. The manifestation takes place in Dr. Pyne’s office. If it were in Adam Beck’s, there would be less surprise. People Who touch the fixtures hear a snappy sound and a little Spark darts from finger to metal. But the strangest part of the performance occurs when people? shake hands and get a shockin domg it. There is a new carpet on the floor of both inner and outer office, but there is no reason why this should be an exceptionally good con duetor. It is supposed that there is a defective insuiation somewhere. However. that may be. visitors to the Minister of Education should go prepared for a mild shock.â€"-Star. The late Rev. Dean O’Connell’s suc- cessor as pastor of St. Mary’s church. Mount Forest, is to be Rev. Father Kelly, of Walkerton, who performed the office of deacon at the late Rev. Dean’s funeral service. according to the following which appeared in the Hamilton Spectator of Friday last:â€" “‘The following changes and ap- pointments in the diocese, to take efiect on the 6th of March next. have been made by his Lordship Bishop Dowling: Rev. J. Kelly, transferred from Walkerton to Mount Forest; Rev. Dr. Walter, from Markdale~ to Walkerton; Rev. A. J, Savage. from Hamilton to Markdale; and Rev. A. J. Leyes, of Hamilton. to succeed Rev, A. J. Savage as diocesan secre- tary. Each of these appointments is ,a promotion, and it is expected that another priest will soon be added to the cathedral swimâ€"Representative. The school is thorouhly equipped in teaching ability, in chemical and electrical supplies and fittings, etc., for full Junior Leaving and Matric- ulation work. The following competent stafl are in charge : THOS. ALLAN. lst Class Certificate. Prm. MISS DONALDA MCKERRAUHER, B.A. Classics, Moder: s. and Englit h. . MISS GERTRUDE HODGE, 3A., Science. History and GeOgmphy. Intending students should enter at the begin- ning of the term if possible. Board can be ob- tained at reasonable rates. Durham is a health) and active town, making it a. most desirable place of residence. C. L. GRANT; DURHAM SCHOOL. Seeds of this. splendid new Tomato are given away free figures when we enter them in stock. At the Model Bakery STAFF AND EQUIPMENT. You can get anything you want in the line of Bakery Goods --Plain and home-made Bread, --Buns, â€"-Biscuits, â€"-Cakes of all kinds. -â€"Cream Puffs, â€"â€"Pu{fs. Don’t worry when you see the minister coming for tea, just ring us up, and we will supply your wants on shortest notice. In Flour we c Feedâ€"Car-loads on hand Geo. H. STINéON MATTH EWS is so constructed that a flow of pure, heated oxygen passes through it continually when the Range is in operation. Meats are roasted therein on exactly the same principle as by the old-time spit without ' the constant watching and worry; c A f give the its natural, rich, jucy flavcr. The eye of the TRY MATTHEWS LATIMER FOR Fresh Christmas Groceries and Fruits And Oysters. “VThe Aerated Oven of the Souvenir can be secured on no other range. Every Souvenir is absolutely guaranteed by the makers. THE GURNEY-TILQEN 90.. Fees, $1.00 per month. chairman Limited. Hamilton. Winnipeg. Montreal and Vancouver. ‘0, KATE COCHRANE, Agent, DURHAM, 3'11" ' ‘ .r} C RAMAGE y McGowan’s, Milverton. Aybon, Royal Household and Five Roses. McILRAITH Secretary .112 as usual at the Down Town Shoe Store. ‘Gsovofi SEEDS FRE We want everybody interested in gard 3} ing to write for our New 1908 Cam! - _ which is one of the most complete catalogues published. To each inquirer \ will include absolutely free a package 051w? seed of our splendid new tomato, “Canada’s ", Pride,” or if preferred a package of our ;, wonderful “ Canadian Gem ” Turnip or 5. “ Santa Rosa ” Poppies. f W'rite to-day and name your choice. Darch :2: Hunter Seed Co., Ltd. London, Ont. sO'sO‘b.‘ of Bran, Shorts, Feed Flour and Windsor Salt. air of Boots or Shoes at $2.00 or over me. This oifer is good till February v â€"vâ€" i lEach student is taught separately ! . . ghls own desk. Trial lessons for o; i week free. Visitors welcome. efnd in placing all its graduate: runwg LEADS IN BOOK-KEEPING SHURTHAND TYPE\V RITIN G COMMERCIAL LAW COMMERCIAL CORRESPOND- ENCE PLAIN BUSINESS WRITING ORNAMENTAL WRITING mDAY and EVENING classes. Eggs same as Cash. B usiness 'Coil_lege3§‘3g,fi secured it r0 \Ve wont; urge you to purchase YOUBGBC . T. CLANCY, Prir'ééii q lame are marked in plain LATIMER PHONE: 30 1': 01 oxygen {Ii 1