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An exchange says: “It seems as l! the young girls of the present day are almost too much absorbed in becoming accomplished parlor ornaments to descend to anything I0 menial as cleaning up a room, making beds and arranging a tablet and yet what more useful knowledge could be attained or what accomplishment could be so admired in any girl as the desire to lighten a poor mother’s cares This may not apply to Durham girls, yet We fear the general trend of the remark is only 300 true in many cases. Parlor ac- tomplishments are all right in their place. but they should not be cultivated to such an extent as to crowd out a knowledge of the necessary labors, and . in some and toils?” eases the necessary dmdgeries of almost every home. It must not be imagined. however, that the girl who makes a success of mus- ic and painting is ignorant of the way to perform the ordinary household duties. The \ery re- verse is indeed often the case, and ' the “knowing how” to keep house‘ well. and the ability “to do” the “menial" things of the home are often found in some of our “ac- complished parlor ornaments.” It takes a lot 0! real hard work to become an accomplished parlor ornament, and it doesn’t often follow that a young lady who has mlficient determination- to work 00 that she can “shine” as she ahould Ahine in the parlor is going to be ignorant of how to manage things in the kitchen. It is quite cosy to admit that many of the ornamental frills to be found in our parlors are nothing more than the merest sham: of true woman- hood. Most of no men folk want wives who know how to coat; well, and most of us need wivts who know how to practise :comomyand the more pernickc-ty one: would like wives who hove blood in their oyc: for dirt‘ and a passion for cleaning up cobwebs. To then ”county accomplishments there Mid be no objection to: worn- "vâ€"- n being :ble to fill her place‘ vol] tn the parlor. Often the 00-? ”mt critics of parlor amm- occupied. It Is said that poets! are. born. not made. and the same ,naybaaaidto a large extentof _houaekeepea. A tolerance to the !useless accomplishment? of con- :atant street gadding and IMP- ;iug would be a much better point of attack. Parlor ornaments, as a [rule. have some ambition. but the ordinary street gadders are very .llttle use for anything. The goa- _sipers generally stir up a class .of stuff that the newspapers Iwouldn’t touch with a long band- :led shovel. People generally have :enough to do to attend to the 'skeletons in their own closets, gwithout nosing into private affairs ‘of others. Scientific gossipers and 'ordinary scandal mongers have ’generally enough to do to attend 'to their Own door steps. News- gpapers seldom handle the stuff kthat forms a delightful morsel [for the tongues of the tattlers. Our aricle last week about wood- ’ en men in the council made Mr. Snell and Mr. Sharp feel a little sore and they have been down here to give us a cleaning out.| If somebody hadn’t appeared we would never lnnow whether any one was hit or not, but they seem to think the article fitted their cases. Mr. Sharp admits second- ing -the resolution and voting against it. but claims that it was a put-up job by other members'of the council and that he signed his name without understanding ,the significance of the resolution. This is where he made the mistake, and ' he as much as admits that it Was a : mistake. “Mr. Snell does not deny; that he voted neither one. way nor ‘ the other on the (McGowan By-law resolution. but explains his posi- tion in a manner -that deserves our respect fo'r him under the cir- cumstances. He supported the by- law. and voted in favor of it, but the judge’s ruling that it was not carried legally led him to doubt '- whether he should vote or not, and he decided to remain neutral till he got further light on the sub- ?ject. This is about the only ex- planation these two gentlemen have to offer. and we have no fobjection whatever in laying the ‘ facts before the public. Both men ‘ are a little new in public. life, and i are easily touched, but after a few iyears of experience, they will get :so tough in the hide that little 'things will never fiz on them. lWhen a man goes into public life 'he must expect a bar once in a lwhile. and if he can’t stand it he ‘should step down and out. Chief Gra-ssett, of Toronto, doesf not think much of the dog muz-z zling regulations. and thinks it will be hard to enforce. He considers that the police commissioners’ reg- '3 ulations governing the main-’ tenance and conduct of dogs in the city cannot disregard the or- der of the Department of Agriculg ture. It seems hard to think that! dog owners. especially on the farms, should be obliged to muz-- zle or lock up their dogs, and thus destroy their usefulness, but the many cases of rabies that have de- veIOped recently, and the damageI incurred in many parts of Western ‘ '.Ontario. make strong action: an imperative duty on the: part of the Governments. By taking the necessary precaution the trouble may soon come to an ‘ The death of John Charlton. “,which took place on Friday last i at his home at Lynedoch, removes Hrom 'Canadxa one of the best known and most respected citi- zens. Owing to ill-health, he re- :tired from Dominion politics in ‘,1904, having represented North iNorfolk'for thirty-two years in succession. He was hum of Eng- “lish parents, in the State of New York. on Feb. 3rd, 1829. He was a Liberal in politics, and though' born under the American flag, he‘ became a thorough Canadian, and took a keen interest in all affairs pertaining to the well being of his adopted country. The “Charl- ton Act” for the protection of women and girls, am? his strong moral and religious sentiments re- garding Sabbath observance, will ever stand as an honorable monu- ment to the memory of 'the deceas- 1 ed statesman. He was one of the ‘founders of the Lord’s Day Alli- tance, of which he was vice presi- i.dent for a time. A HARDSHIP 0N FARMERS DEATH OF JOHN CHARLTON. Very little more cheap corn cu The only safe Putnam’s Cort THEY WERE TOUCHED . and the order be withdrawn. d from Dominion politics in| The Scottish conceert given in' ' havmg represented North ‘lthe town hall on ‘Wednesday even- -follr for thirty-two years in . inf! 9f last week. under the aus- 0933103- B? was 1’9““ 0‘ Eng- pices of the Methodist Ladies’ Aid L parents, in the State of New was well patronized, and proved a ”h on Feb. 3rd, 1829' He was pleasing entertainment. Mr. Ed- Fibers: int:°]:t:8}3nd ftl‘h?ui: ‘ward Gibson and three children. n un er e e ‘ an ag, ‘aged 11. 9. and 7 years respect- :ame a tho.rough'Canadmn,afl’d ively. from Scotland. gave the pk a .keen interest lll altaffalrs major part of the program. and rtaimng t0 the well bah“?! 0‘ their Scot-ch song's elicited hearty ‘ adop’ted country. The .Charl- applause: The most remarkable 1 A“ for .the pfo‘eftmn 0‘ number was perhaps the rendering nnen and “8““, and 1?“ strong of The Holy City without accom-‘ “'31 and "mam“ sentiments re- ' paniment. by Master Frank the rding Sabbath observance, will ‘voungest of the children. :“Mifl er stand as an honorable monu- lLucy took her parts well, and M“- ant to the memory Of the deceas- ter Abram‘ a fine looking boy, ; state-8mm- He W“ 0119 0‘ “1° played well the Scottish laddie in under-s 0‘ the Lord’s Day All" his pretty Highland costume Mrs. me. of which he “‘3 Vice 9’9"" WE. Bunt, who sings .Scotch mt for ‘ “m e. - songs well. excelled in a pleasing duet with urn-Gibson. A solo was 3"" Bin 70" 3.41% ' ‘ rendered by Ira. Blackburn, and a But he will never grain u.“ '0. reading each given by In. Baht. pap can cure m oddlrmmmmm‘mgtm _‘__ __.I __.l.'_h.-_ n.“ I.- Hr. Hon-thou. of Milton. in at!“ BJ. Bin-(ml: in his con- veynncina office. m- mbel Munshuv bu return- ed from Toronto.' her hand im- mving after the recent operation Mr. Charlie Bellamy in visiting relatives at Callingwood. Nottawa, and Bin-dale. Dr. Murray is spending a day or two in the city looking after a heating plant for his new resi- deuce. Mr. D. McTaviah was in Paisley last week‘ and calling at the kirk manoe found Rev. (3.0. Little and family all well. Miss Maud Boyd-and little Miss Lillian Bunt. piano students. are in Toronto this week taking examin- ations. The Methodist Epworth League here go to Markdale this Monday evening to take part with several Leagues of the district in a Lcagu e rally. 'Word has been received here to- day, Monday. of the death on the 4th inst. at Zion City, near Chi- cago, of {Miss Amy Kerr‘ daugh- ter of Mrs. .105. Smith, formerly of this' place. Only this Week We learned that . Rev. Stephen Childishore. who lost his life in the recent Webbwood 'gdisaster. was a cousin of Mrs. J. gClinton, of this place. Mrs. Clin- ton feels keenly the untimely end of her esteemed relativ e, who was for some time her special charge in his childhood days. New pianos continue to come‘ two deliveries having been made the past week, the purchasers be- ing Rev. J.V. Laughland, who sel- ected a Willis, and Miss Switzer. a Heintzman Co, instrument. Notwithstanding the Govern- ment orders to municipal authori- ties respecting dogs in the pres- ent rabies epidemic, in the prov- ince, we notice unmuzzled canines still at liberty here. The junior hockey team here played a return match with the Mark-dale team at that place on Friday evening last week. but the success of the former match was reversed by a score of 8 to 6 in favor of Mark-dale. A pleasant time was spent in the Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening of last week when the Guild celebrated its second anni- gversary. .A short program was followed by an old time spelling match. Principal Holland acting the school master. Messrs. Walter jLoucks and Geo. Cairns were the captains. the farmer’s side winning : after an amusing contest. Refresh ments were served, and an enjoy- iable social time was spent. A ’goodly number of visitors was lpresent from the sister churches. The .Wingham Advance of last week contained the sad news of the death in that town of Mrs. Os- car Sparrow, wvho resided here with her husband in business. The deceased was only 21 years of age. She was highly esteemed among the friends she made here. Rev. Mr. Munro, of Oakwood.‘ who preached in the Presbyterian church the past two Sabbaths, made a very favorable impression 'on the congregation on Sunday. 'Rev. GS. Mill-igan, M.A., a candi- 5date from Kingston Presbytery, i will preach the next two Sabbaths. iIn the Methodist church, the pas- ‘tor, Rev. H.E. Wellwood, gave a Especially edifying sermon in the Emorning. and in the evening a thoughtful sermon -was preached by ~Rev J .M. Wilkinson, of Rock- lyn, who also preached at Meatord Road in the after-boon. dispensing communion. Mr. Wellwood con- !dusted special services for Mr. "Wilkinson at Kimberley afternoon »‘and evening. THE 0mm CHRONICLE pre- AT DAYBREAK. (By R. Welter Wright, Durham ) Another of God’s new days! And sweeter than light to me To wakefiindThy presence, Lord. and n That I am still with Thee. Another of God’s new days! For the gift 1 thank Thee, Lord; Fresh from the mint of heaven, a coin By the fingers of man unmarred. Another of God’s new days! I give Thee, Lord, the praise For a chalice of heaven's water pure From the dregs of the yesterdays. Another of God’s new days! A covenant bond for me, I would sign and seal my name with - Thine, And return it, Lord, to Thee. Another of God’s new days! Let it deposited he, ‘ A record of faithtul service, Lord, 1 In the vaults of eternity. I Another of God’s new days! 'Heaven’s morn for we shall break; What visionsof God shall then he mine. When, Lord, with Thee I wake. v-â€"-vâ€" 'â€" taking “Fruit-a-tives." I sufiered from Bilionsness and Dys sia for fifteen years and 1 oonsnlt physicians 'and took many kinds of ordinary medicine, but got no relief. I was in miserable health all the time and nothing did me any good. I read the testimonial of Archibald McKechnie, of Ottawa. and I decided to try “Fruit-a-tives.” I have taken a number of boxes of “Fruit-a- tives,” but before I had taken one box I felt better and now‘ am entirely_yell. “I am thankful to be well after fifteen yem suffering, and I am willing to have this statement published for the uke of other mfierers, and to them I strongly recommend “Fruit-aptives.’ ' (Signed) CHARLES BARRETT. sec 1 box, 6 for $2.5oâ€"or trial box, 25c. At all dealers or sent post-pdd on {eceipt of price by Fruit-a-tives Limited. WEDNESDAY. Feb. 23rd. â€"-Credit Proprietor: Robt. Brigham. Auctioneer. See full particulars on page 2. and on posters. TUESDAY. Feb. 22nd. â€" Credit Auction Sale at Lot 3, Con. 10‘ Normanby. ’Samuel Caldwell. Proprietor. Robert Brigham‘ Auctioneer. See posters and full particulars and terms on page 2. CREDIT AUCTION SALE of Farm Stock, Implements, and House- hold Furniture, at Lot 4, Con. 1, W.G.R., Normanby, near Varney, on Monday, February 2lst. .12 months’ credit. See posters, and full ad. in issue of February 17th. Con. Kreller, Proprietor, Robt. Brigham, Auctioneer. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF . (SO-PARTNERSHIP NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership heretofore subsisting between us. the undersigned, as Lenahan McIntosh, in the Town of Durham. has this day been dis- solved by' mutual consent. A "All dents owing to the said part- nership are to be paid to Norman McIntosh‘ and all claims against the said partnership are to be pre- sented to the said Norman McIn- tosh. by whom the same will be settled. ' Dated at Durham this 21st day of January. A. D. 1910. Catherine Lenahan, Norman McIntosh. Witness: A. E. Jackson. A reliable regulator; never fails. While these pills are exceedingly powerful in regulating the genera- tive portion 01 the female system. they are strictly safe to use. Re- fuse all cheap imitations. Dr. de Van’s are sold at $5.00 a box, or three for 010.00. Hailed to any ad- dress. The Scobell Dru-x (30.. St. Catharines. Ont. ew "For sale at Mariana a Co’s. .. Dr. do Van’s Female Pills. a . . $53.? SALE REGISTER -â€"â€"Ohristian Guardian. Choice lines in ,all kinds of Cooked Meats, Cured Meats. Silt Meats, Groceries. Flour. etc. [“13th Fruits and Oysters in Senna Lunches, Oyster Stews, etc., served on short notice at 3|] hours The City Bakery E. A. ROWE V -v I no “06“.... h Lbout to publish :1 mm isuc uf .hl Telephone Directon for the I W 0' Canal Oltlrlo. Including W. LAIDLAW, Local Managt bimodal in AT 0va Tu SPEED AND (‘UM H ”('1' fuses through principal (‘unudi I“ American cities. No mulmtnu Idem equipment. For mm, tickets and full info“. I. apply toâ€" NEW TELEPHON DIRECTORY “the GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY Syst Via wny of St. Clair Tunnel and Chicago. Choice of I'Uult‘s from there. Puoengers fur- . 'lmuu AWL. Wmnoou, 0x7 . CA h order 0.: Pair Free 7 that is urn mi up! of this advertismenl and MW «L Mm ( “day this cheap and reliable treatment. 90 wm-YNE IEWYED PAD CON! CHM] and Liver led icated NEARLY ALL DUI Bl I: 'IRAI mNTRlBL'TING TU SA‘I El) - Tom-h. Ont [than po.id0uu-n I! uill pay you. Write tooth) for our handsome “magm- GET A PRACTICAL EDUCATION Red drop from No'ulur prives. N0 marking up first ”(I then marking down (A) ‘llle the prices look like hair- ‘dns. Our goods will be all told at. Real Bargains for ten days. beginning Sat- urday. December ll M A N I T O B A Saskatchewan Ready-made Suits, Ready- made Pants. Overalls, Ladies' and Men's Underwear. Blan- kemellell Sheeting. Prim»; Flannelettes. Men‘s and Bu_\':~' Cups and Gloves and a hind uf other articles. ALBERTA Real bargains in fresh Fruit Currants. Ra i sin 6. lmmnns, Oranges, etc. Real bargain» in choice Gamer-item The Bell Telephone Company of Canada Real ..... Bargains Feb. 17, 1910 bile it is often impossible 'ent an accident. it is nev ulible to be prepared-it beyond anyone’c um. 25c. in a bottle 0 Chum I Went and you are p I (or sprains. bruises and h. My an dealers. ban for new connection». (hang n m, clung” of stl'vct ;. I or “I duplicate. entries, shm Market Report. DURHAM Dona. Fun 10 19:0. S. SCOTT J. TOWNER. Depot Am. By OHM“; UM! f.llfl|ll8 hot .......... ll 05 m C What...” . 105 to ELLIOTT and Stomach mumiainu It mtkness. painful {Wt .criods Mm. \W and Children are ban-fitted a Price one puir one dollar. *0 ouickIy introduce will mail at“ â€" ._iia§H;{':; bin-(r ‘Lu .lheumatic.xeura|gia. A cm :3! mm- and v. 39w