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he read. the Manager 01 the Standard Bank. who was present! came forward and requested that his tender be returned to 'him for ,a' moment. as he wished to change the wording slightly. This being: done, the tenders were read byj the Mayor, and found to be iden/ I l tically the same. On examination; WW ‘61:)on at was found that a slig- t change; had been made in the wording.‘ and that both the rate of discount, and the rate of interest on deposit had also'been changed. It now developed that the Mayor had opened the tenders some time. prior to the matter coming up. (I they had lain openly on the «table for some time. This was certainly rout of order, as sealed tenders are only supposed to be opened in the presence of the parties interested, and immediate- ly .prior to their reading. The Mayor’s attention was drawn ‘to 9 this fact. and the supposition made that the Manager of the Standard Bank, must have, in some manner. found owt what the Traders Bank Itender was, and this was his reas- on for requesting the return of his tender, “to change the word- ing." as he said, while in reality he wished (to change his figures. The Mayor disclaimed having had any communication with the Manager of the Standard Bank, after having ' opened the tenders, but the fact‘ remain-ed, that the Manager of the g 'fi_9d-e*nd Bank must have, in some '='way,1«)und.owt what the Traders Bank tender was, .Ior why did he 'wish to have his tender returned to him; or how .did it happen that he was able to make his figures identically the same as those of the Traders Bank. After some. heated discussion on whether or not the altered tender of the Standard Bank should be accepted, it was moved and seconded that «the Standard Bank tender do be accept-ed, and on being put to a vote..was carried by a to 2. To the Editor of the Chronicle. Dear Sinâ€"In previous years, ‘both local banks 'had made appli- cation for the town account. and the matter was left to a vote of the council. This year, the May- or, previous to the council meet- ing, visited both banks and re- quested the Managers to put in tenders for the account. When the matter came up at the meetw ’ DURHAM. JANUARY 11. 1911 ,This does not look to me like a square deal to the Traders Bank. in :that tenders were called for and. itihe original tender of the Traders Bank being a better ten- der, from the town’s stand-point, than the original tender of the Standard Bank, I think, in all fairness to the former institution. its original tend-er should have been considered more favorably than the altered tender of its com- petitor. What was the use of considering the tender of the Traders Bank at all, if it was a foregone conclusion that they would not get the account, no matter What their tender was. 111E DURHAM CHRONICLE This was certainly an unjust act on the part of the council, and I cannot understand how an able body of men. such as this year‘s pouncil is composed of. could countenance such a thing. Thanking your valua Women’s Institute Meeting. A meeting of Durham Bran-ch the W'omcn‘s Institute was held the town hall here on January 31 Fifty-eight ladies were prese: and listened to a splendid repc LETTER TO THE EDITOR 150.000. There was a large attendance at the convention in Toronto‘ The meetings were held in Guild and Convocation Hall. A few of the speakers were Dr. Helen McMur- chy, on “Social; Service,” Miss Guest, of Belleville, on ‘The Wom- an of the Twentieth Century" Hon Adam Beck,‘ on ‘Electricity on the Farm, and in the .Home,”: Mr. C.J. Atkinson, on ‘What We Can D; to}, the Boys’: Dr. C.J.-COPP, a: 57. IRWIN Editor and Proprietor. matter came up a FOUR. mittin 10001111! tende sea or. . a thing. Mr. Editor 1281‘ â€"FAIR PI ven to the best tender. are about to rer of the f 01' ° ; Otta11a Jan. 8.â€"â€" A11 item of news he s been O‘Qing though the press 13te11 that the postmister at Mild-1 rtifima 1' had suici led 0 cause he hadé been threatened With dismissal. i I ‘ (:I'f; : . :1t. o;rt The Ps0 toffice Department gi1es authorit} for the folloui' 11g state-i 1:9, ment of the facts of the case: ’ 'in “The )Iildma1 postmaster was in, ass. no 11a1 threatened and hid not1 .1 been communicated 11ith 131' this an- denartment since the ad1ent of at- the present G01 ernâ€"ment to p011 er. 11'11520n the 23rd of December acom- inlaint 11 as recei1ed that this ce postmaster had opened a regis- Hered letter, which is a criminal and ' act. The Postoffice Inspector 11 as instructed to im estigate the mat - ter at once, and the postmaster admitted his guilt,aski1n1g for" len- iency and mercy. However, the Hon posunaster committed suicide men the atom the InspectOr’s report cached Ottawa, and consequently eiore the department had occa- sion tho- tâ€"ake action.”â€"Specia1 to TONMO Mali] and Empire. ' n Amber Mrs. Blyth’s report, Mrs: Woelard, of Toronto, gave an ad- dress on ‘Health Culture.’ Not- withstanding fihe fact that this is Mrs. Woelard’s third appearance in Durham, her address Was listen- ed to With the (greatest attention and it Was brimming full of good health suggestions. She said there is too much sickness, and too many operations. If there are 'to be healthy women, more care must be taken of health When young. She warned against cold and damp feet. If the effect of it is not felt in youth, it lel be later on in life. One of the chief things in health is to keep the blood circulating all over the body. Wherever there is conges- tion of the blood, there is trouble. The massage ileatment is a splendid thin' for a great many diseases. She :told how to massage the difierent parts of the body, and how to massage for bronchitis. stomach trouble, nervousness, etc. More butter, cream and cheese should be used as food, and pure, unfermented grape juice is one of the best tonics. ‘The Work of the St. 01111 Ambu- lance- Association,“ Dr W. T. Con- nell. of Queen’s Uni” ersity, on ‘Water Supply" and {my other splendid addresses. ‘ ‘ u After her address, She had a demonstration on the most beauti- ful fancy work. The singing of the National Am- them .cl-osed one of the most inter- esting and instructive afternoon meetings. RIVERDALE. The past few days have been a little like Winter. It 118 decidele so )toâ€"da), Tuesday. Mr Joseph Atkinson hasa gang of men making the timber for the new addmtion to his barn. Mr. B. Sharp, of town, has the contract which assures a good job. Monday was a rough day for the new councillors to turn out for the first time this year. Mr. John McGirr purchased a fine horse from Mr. Blair, of Tra- v erst‘o n. The adult Bible tclaxss held their first meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J Oihn McGirr on Thursday night last. Miss Elizabeth M'Scott took up the lesson in Philippians. 3rd chapter, and gave a very inâ€" teresting and instructive talk. A business meeting was held 1galso when the various committees were appointed. There was a good at- tendance. The next meeting will be held fih-is Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Patterson. Quite a number of our farmers took in the Farmers” Institute meetings last \Vednessday after- noon and ' evening. The members of the Literary 'So-ciety supplied the musical part of the evening’s programme, The Speeches deliverâ€" ered by the three speakers were both interesting and inâ€" structive. Several of 9the young people of this part were present at the re- ception given to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Atkinson, by the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Young, of town. on Wednesday night last. All report a fine time. IN A. RAILWAY WRCEK. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Horton and child. of Regina, Sask., and former- ly of Owen Sound. we're in a seri- ous railway Wreck last week while on their way Uhrough the Southern States to Florida to spend a few weeks. The wreck was caused by a head-on collision, and one of the cars completely te-lescoped. Sev- eral passengers were killed. Mr. Horton was slightly injured. and Mrs. Horton and other members of : their party were badly s*haken»up. They were all able to continue the leurntey. howe'x'er.â€"O. S. Sun. POSTAIASTER NOT THREATENED. “1195 \;A.nn' Wash., is vi Ed. Lauder. Miss Dorothy Burns, of Cleve- land, Ohio, is visiting her mother Mrs. Ed. Lauder. Dr. R. B. Culbertson, Dauphin, Mam, spent a few days with relatives in town and vicinity. He left Tuesday morning for St. John’s, .N.B., and Will sail for England on the 12th. He intends to spend a couple of months in hospital work there, before return- ing to the West to resume his professional duties. JUNIOR HOCKEY SCHEDULE Miss Barbara Watt l-eft Monday morning for Toronto. Miss ‘-A.nna Burns of Seattle, Wash, is visiting her mother, Mrs. The following schedule for i'uni-or hockey teams represent Walkerton, Hanover and Durh was drawn up at Hanover on M day evening last: Jan. 11,â€"D'L1rham act Han-over. Jan. 16,â€"VVa1kerton at Durhur The Drug s'toire-s have «decided to close at «six o’clock ervery ‘nigiht ex- cept Saturday nights during me winter months. an. '24.â€"Durh:1m at Walkertun. Jan. 26,â€"Han‘01ve'r at Durham. Jan. 30,â€"W'alkert0n at Hanover. Feb. 1,â€"Durham at Hanover. Feb. 6.-â€"Walkert~0tn at Durham. Feb. 9.-â€"Han'0ve'r at W’alkerton. Feb. 13,â€"Ha'nm'er at Durham. Feb. 15,â€"Durham at \Valkerton. Feb. '20.â€"Walkert:o:n at Hanover. The following are the referees. agreed on: Hanover, W. Devlin, H. Lucas: Walkeraton, F. Clark: Durham, P. Gagnlon, A. Saunders. The Equitable Life Building, New York was destroyed by fire '1‘ues- ady. ‘LOtS'S $6,000,000. There were $foaur lives lost. The C. P. R. train from Vancou- ver was 17 ‘hours late reaching To- ronto on Tuesday owing to the snow-storm. Oouhr Defects In Artists. It was said of the late Edwin A. A!)- boy that his nearsightedness had much to do with his close attention to de- tail, one or the characteristics of his art. An illustrator who does work In black and white, speaking of Mr. Abbey’s conscientious drawing in of details, wondered how much ocular detects accounted for certain aptitudes of well known artists. “A cynical person told me the other day,” he said, “that he half believed every impressionistic painter was nearsighted and drew what he saw with his glasses off. It sounds sen- sible. “And consider me. I am completely color blind I cannot even tell blue from yellow. a failing which is rarer than red-green color blindness. “Yet I would not see colors 11 I could. When I draw. you see, 1 put in precisely the effects I get in nature. and they tell me that shade gradation Is the chief merit of my work. I lay that to color blindness.”-New York When They Fined the Servants. There must have been a servant problem even in the specious times of Elizabeth, if we may judge by a list of rules drawn up by a baronet of that era for the guidance of his domestic helpers and recently brought to light by an English writer. The baronet evidently liked his house kept in order. and if it were not made absolutely spotless on Friday after dinner every- body responsible had to pay three pence. He liked punctuality. and six- pence was the fine for meat that was not ready at 11 or before for dinner and at 6 or before for supper. while the table had to be laid half an hour before those times. on pain of two- pence. Oaths were a penny each, and it was equally expensive to leave a door open which was found shut. while to teach any of the children any “unhonest speech" was fourpence The fines were duly paid each quarter day out of the wages. and with tine vagueness the buronet wmds up. “They shall he hmtowed on the poor or other gladly uw " ~ “She i germs : thing in “How family '3' Defpated (‘:mdiduta~~~ You pin-auras: me tn run for Mike. You knnw :- did. You said ycm thought 1 would make a bad alderman. “Ob. even her relations are â€"Stmy Stories Trusty l-lem-nmanâ€" Well. mp rem: seem to show that [was right.â€"-E1r. ford Times “\‘C’hnt Ie mo 6‘ an you! mvn fir: m1 vouvluumau? In mm mmwafad .mtm {Dara mm was or many maa.~Bu:war-Lyttcu CCSR‘. . is Sumny mud on the subject 0 and stm'ii'xzes or filters every 3 (D9 Outfit" (1069 she get along with PERSONAL. What?" Iva mo dlfior‘Pnoe betwnon «a awn rims!) and drawing you: A Stieklor. Correct THE DURHAM CHRONICLE. to Extremfs \‘C .ti strained m V0 l. According to vraeru. In employing men to work at his Palo Alto farm in California the late Senator Stanford gave strict orders that they were never to strike, kick or whip a horse. On one occasion, while at dinner, one of the drivers insisted that he must see the senator. He was ushered in, with blood over his face, which was badly cut. “John knocked me down,” explained the man, refer- ring to one or the trainers. “What did you do?” asked the senator. “Nothing,” replied the man. “But you must have done something. I want the truth,” persisted the senator. “Well, I only kicked a horse,” growled the man, “and John knocked me down.” “Those were John’s instructions,” said the senator emphatically, “and he did Just right.” FENAGHVALE, ONT Jan. 29th. 1910. “For thirty-five years (and Iam now a man over seventy) I have been a terrible sufferer from Constipation. No matter what remedy or physicians 1 employed, the result was always the sameâ€"impossible to get a cure. About two years ago, I read about ‘Fruit-a- tives’ and I decided to try them. I have used ‘Fruit-a-tives’ ever since. They are the first and only medicine that suited my case. If it were not for ‘Fruit-a-tives’ I am satisfied that I TURTURED Hm IHIRIYFIVEYEARS i really cauld not live without‘Truit-aaives” The greatest remedy in the world for all forms of Indigestion and Dyspepsia, is “Fruit-a-tives”. Doctors as well as hundreds of people proclaim it. “Fruit-a-tiv‘es’f cures all stomach troubles because it makes the liver active, strengthens the kidneys, p‘uri- fies the blood and keeps the stomach sweet and clean. “Fruit-a-tives” is the only remedy made of fruit juices. 50c._ 51 box, 6'for $2.50, or tied size, 2 so. At all dealers, or sent on receiptd price by Fruit-a-tives Limited, Ottawa. Gallant. Mme. Sarah Bernhardt once told of a gallant to whom she had been intro- duced. “His compliments," she said. “were' so glowing that at last I cried sixty-tour years old!’ “ ‘Madam,’ he replied, ‘to me you tr. just thirty-two, for I, seared as I have been by scandal, am too charl- table ever to believe more than half of what I hear.’ ” vuld not live” JAMES PROL’DFOOT. Irishman. “He took you by the throat and choked you, did he?” gskedutPe judge. wvâ€"v _ “He did, sor.” said Pat. “Sure, 801', he squazed me throat till I thought he would make cider out 0' me Adam’s apple.”-â€"London Telegraph. Her Aim. Mr. Binks (after an absence)â€"And so you shot a burglar while here and unprotected. You are a brave little woman. What became of him? Mrs. Binksâ€"The other burglar carried him off. Mr. Rinksâ€"Which other burglar! Mrs. Sinksâ€"The one I aimed at.â€" Puck. . Experience Teaches. Sheâ€"Dearie. shall I learn to make. biscuits the way‘your mother used to make them? Be (With a shudder)â€" No. darling. She used to beat ’em. and my poor father always thought that was how she developed her mus- oleâ€"Exchange. Light and Sound Waves. With referente to our ability to tell the direction truth which sound pro needs. attention may be called to an interesting difference between the eyes and the ears in relation to the size of the waves that strike them. The av- erage wave length of light is about one ten- thousand: h of the diameter of the pupil of the eye. On the other hand. according to Rayleigh. the waves of sound proceeding from a man’s mouth are about eight feet long. whereas the diameter of the passage of the ear is quite small and could not well have been made a lalrg e multiple of eight feet. One consequence of the minuteness of light waves in compari- son with the size of the eyes is that the lenses of the eyes are able to cun- centrate rays of light upon the retina with great emcieucy. â€"-Scienfifin Ame“- “ ‘But, monsieur, remember, I am “'93 HI] Bome Squeeze. A judge was questioning an No Touches For Moods. Figgâ€"-Well. you Know the 0 2. "Cor’xtenxment is nettel wraith." [*‘uflgâ€"l‘bat’s so. try to borrow I‘m nsvl‘i 1 )t. fPuT of twin: found out is tor the [ml-Kings OI now the old say- is better than at’s so. People 1t from yeti» Hus- 01 con n ff Q WW WVVWVWWWWV u OWMW O Gun’s Grip Capsules 100 Prices leduced as aner before. Ranging f1om 98c. to $10. 00. All boned wi'. h the 1 Indestructible Spirella Boning ANY SIZE, ANY STYLE. ANY PRICE Call Early and have your choice at the home of their representative, Colds .GUN’S DRUG STORE We handle the well know'n brands of Flour such as Five Roses Chesley Good Luck Milverton Three Ifyon want whatyéu cannot get: in any other store call at THE LEADING HARDWARE STORE. We have sold a large number of Skates this season, consequent- ly we had to re-ordez , and have just opened out another assortment. \VINDSOR SALT BRAN and SH( DRTS :flwavs kept in stock. Our “Model C Automobile” is undoubtedly the most talked of skate for general use on the market. It is a revelation of skate designing and making. Goods delivered to all parts of the town on short, notice. 5" "Model B” is a skate to which we can safely entrust, the repu- tation of its makers. Its quality, high heel. and the careful bal- c’“' o o o o ‘ o ance m the deSIgn make it a universal favorite. m" __“M0del 25 Cycle” will stand rough service and lots of it. It is designed right andlbuilt right. \Vith its heavy nickle plate finish it has all the appearance of a higher prieed article. . “Model 5 Cycle” is a} skate expressly designed to sell to ladies and gentlemen at a popular price and give good satisfaction. It. is well_finished and it’s lines throughout. are extra attractive. “Klondike”. It is safe to say that, a better skate for so low a. price has never been brought out. “Yukon” will be a world beater among hockey players at its low price. We have a large Jack of other Skates, Ankle Supports, Hockey Sticks and Pucks. w W. BLACK N TAKE NOTICE fitters supplies. Engines and 'm‘ms‘fiehs. Sash and Doors, Planing and 01mm Wood \Vurk. Iron anijrass Castings and general .Re‘miq'ii‘gz Feed boflecs. swam Pairs of the FAMOUS CORSETS must, he FARMERS w‘mever Sold in Stores. always kept SMITH BROS. ‘R'n HARDWARE TH E DURHAM FOUNDRY La Grippe istmas U I ' ' ' -QOO'O- .- I.. .0 ~ g a n o l o o O t 000.00rloobO£Oo .Qa§‘.0o run}... *$Omo++ ++ONO+94OQNI . v o o . . . o x o 0 All Quickly Relieved j; the Unfailing Remedy _ . a . . go a . ‘ v..- .'H .’H"“"".M‘.r"fl"‘ 7.3 '“‘J... ,.‘.:"...,‘ if"... he sold this L901). Jewel S SPIRELI Neuralgia BY Headache Central Drug Store l ELEGANT CUT GLASS, Chic Desigi {FANCY CHINA. LEATHER G001: . EBONY TOILET SETS, EBON I 2.1 ANICURE SETS SHAVING SE1 ERO\ Y BRUSHES, c., c. j PERFUi MESâ€"In Fancy Boxes, mâ€" From now until the end of the year you will be confronted with the prob- lem of XMAS SHOPPING. Your choice will be governed by the appropriateness of the article and the price. We can show you a surpx-izing number of useful handsome things to be had at prices which are sure to fit in with your ideas on this point. \Ve have a new and select stock ‘ choose from and by doing your shop " ping here the Gift Problem will sols" itself. 7 Alm'ge Selection of other as interesting as they are which 'we. invite you to see. The Ceniral D; Store :: Duri Sold by Macfarlane C1 BIBLES, HYMN BOOKS. PRAYER BOOKS XM AS OONFECTIONERY PRICES RIGHT in prices from 25c. DURHAM, ONT. +4.4. January 11th, 1912 GHT QUALITY Rh SERWCE RIGHT 3‘ ++++++++++++++¢+ to $10.00.