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THE DURHAM CHRUMCLE an aged couple of Bentinck’s most respected pioneers. Mr. Boyce died on the 14th of February, and Mrs. Boyce eleven days later, on the 25th of February. This Week we chronicle the death. of Mr. and .Mrs. 'Wm. Boyce, Mr. Boyce, who was eighty .years of age, was born at St. Johns, Quebec, and remained in what was then called Lower Canada um- til he was about twenty-five years “old. Associating, as he did, dur- ing infancy, boyhood and early manhood, with a population largely French, he learned to speak the language quite fluently, while he learned the English language at the same time in the home of his parents, w1ho,.we un- derstand, were born in Yorkshire, England. Fifty-five years ago, he came tol Upper Canada, and after spending about a year in the township of Vaughan, moved to Lot '26 in. the 8th Concession of Belntinck, Where he remained to the time of his death. Fifty-three years ago he married Mary Ann Lan-geway, who survived him less than two weeks. To them were born three sons and eight daughters, all of Whom .‘sur- vive except Mrs. Wm. Brown, of ’Egremont, who died about fourteen .Vears ago. Mr. Wn. Boyce, of Crawford, died February l4th, and Mrs. Boyce died February 25th. THE PIONEERS ARE PASSI The surviving sons are Richard and Edward, on the old homestead, and Henry, in Saskatchewan. The daughters are Hannah (Mrs. John McDougall), Rosina, (Mrs. Robert Twamley), of Crawford; Mary Jane (Mrs. George Twamley) in Saskat- chewan' Jessie (Mrs. Robert Led- ingham) at Welbeck; Aggie, (Mrs. Turner) in Manitoba; Alice (Mrs. Robert McCaslin). at Louise: Ade- line (Mrs. B. McMurray) in Sas- katchewan. At the burial, the service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Green, Methodist minister. of Elmwood, assisted by Rev. Mr. McDonald. Baptist minister, of M’uloch. Dur- ing the service, Miss Nancy Boyd sang with much feeling, a very appropriate solo entitled “One By One, Our Loved Ones Leave 'Us.’l The deceased was a Conserva- tive in politics and a Methodist in religion. He was one of the pic- neers of the township, and :had, with his estimable Wife, no small share of the hardships and trials of the early pioneer days. Mr. Bovce had been in apparent good health on the morning of his death and ate a hearty break- fast. After leaving the table, he expired almost instantly, While sitting in his chair. Mrs. Boyce,“ who died on Sunday last. had been ailing for about a vear and a half, and her death was not unexpected. She was born in W'eston, near Toronto, seventy years ago, and married her lately deceased husband :at the age of seventeen. She was of a quiet disposition, and a loving wife and moth-er. She was a devoted member of the Methodist church, and while able to attend. her place was seldom vacant. She was highly respected by all who knew her. : The remains were interred in Durham cemetery, Mr. Boyce on Saturday, the 17th, and Mrs. .Boyce on Tuesday. February 27th. Besides the members or the fam- ily. one brother, Edward BOYCE, lives in Bentinck. and two brothers Charles and Richard Boyce, reside on. the old homestead in St. Johns, Quebec. There are also three sisters. Mrs. George Moore, Lacolle, 0%.: ,Mrs. Wm. Maynard, Cham- ‘Dlain. N.Y.: and Mrs. A. lCurtiBS, Brookdale, N .Y, The deceased couple also leave thirty-three strand-children. Mr. Wm. Brown, -of Egremont, was present at both funerals and Mr. and Mrs. Turner, of Manitoba, were present at Mr. Boyce’s mineral. DURHAM, FEBRUARY 22, 1911 There is no better remedy made 101' colds than Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It acts on net- nre’s plan, relieves the lungs. opens the secretions, aids expect- oration: and restores the system pathy to the sorrowing members- of the family, who are forced to endure this double affliction. to a healthy condition. For sale by all dealers. . ‘Y. IRWIN Edits: and Prépn'eto: NG The Middaugh House will be of- fered 'for sale by .public auction on lSaturday afternoon next. In rela- : ,tion to this property, we have a , ,short communication from “A. ‘( |Weekly Reader.” suggesting the ‘purchase of the property by the 'town, and converting it into a town hall. post office, etc. As to ' being a good convenient location for purposes mentioned, the sug- gestion is all right,_b=ut otherwise it is all wrong. The Government has passed the estimates for the erection of a post office. This “was initiated during the Laurier , .‘ administration, and will be carried , . out “by the present Government: if , ,_5 not this year. in the course of a . year or two. That the Government ~ .will build the post office is a- pos- j ‘ itive certainty. They dare not go A ' back bn it. even if they'iwished to, . ’ib-ut should the tOWn step in ‘_ with a pronouncement against the. : erection of a Government post ’.office. it is quite probable that ' even the 'present administration .I would withdraw the offer. But; gthe‘ town is not doing that sort: fiof thing, and it isn’t Mkely the: ',attempt will be [made The Go~v-' ' ernment is putting up new build- ings, and if Durham can get all shiiece of the Government moneys Ash-e has just as :good a right to ._"it as other places. We have an [,5 armory, put here by the late ‘Goivg Jernment, and ,while we accepted {ithe building, so that a slice of agthe Government money might be :1: spent in towm, we have yet failed si‘to find .a man who «can conscient-‘ iiously say that an expenditure of I$10,000 for military purposes in? ’“iDurham was a wise outlay. Not; 11 so about the post office, how*ever.§ ".'A public building of this sort is} 1’ a benefit to every citizen, and from! 11the time it was first spoken of, LS:and an appropriation made, we fliave not heard a word of con- it‘ demnation. from either side of \p01- is! itics. The ’post office has been re- ;J garded as a necessity, and to be [e fair. we must give the late Gov- lecrnment credit for it, at a time 'gwhen it was not looked for. As Lyf to the suitability of the Middaugh alHouse building for a town hall, :h: we do not think‘ it would be a wise gn'investment. To be refitted, re- :y'modeled, and sufficiently over- ly; hauled, would be an expensive un- 31 dertaking, and the result. when et§reached, would be unsatisfactory. {9; We need it for the use to which it ,dihas been (put, and we believe it thould be a mistake to change it m.ifrom its use as a hotel. l C i C l AN UNSUITABLE SUGGESTION DURHAM PRESBYTERIANS Do you know that more real danger lurks in a common cold than in any other of the common ailments. The safe Way is to take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, a thoroughly reliable preparation. and rid yourself of the cold as quickly as possible. This remedy is for sale by all dealers». Commencing with the 18-1: of April, patrons of the local ton- soriall [parlors will be introduced to a. new scale of prices which have been agreed to by Messrs. W. C. Vollett, and R. Whitmore. On all work. excepting shaving, which still remains the sme, 1%., prices have been advanced slightly” Tine following: list is the scale adopted; Shave...-.- 10c. DURHAM BARBERS RMSE THEIR PRICES Massage...... ---.-. Witch Hazel Steam--- Hair Tonic.--.-. Simgeing.-.... Hair Cut-...-. Sham-poo... ...... Olive Oil Shampoo ...... Razor Ho-mned -..--- Haircut and heard tnm Whiskers trimmed ...... Neck shave.--.-. Children's Hair Cut“... MR. AND MRS. W'ILLIAM BOYCE of Crawford. who died February 14th, and February 25th. 1912 respectively. Aged 80 and 70 years. The session of the_Pre:sbyteria'n church met «on Monday, to count the ballots, and sum up the results {of the vote on church union. The vote was taken in separate groups. elders. members :and adherents voting separately. Ignoring this classification. the total vote is as follows; ' For Union, 153. Against Uniom 56. For the Basis 88. Against Basis 60. It will be noticed that while ”209 votes were cast on the :q-uestion. of union, only 140 were cast on the acceptance of the basis, so that while both questions receive ama- iority .of y-eas, the number approv- ing’ the Basis is less "than haul the total vote cast on the question re- garding the uniom. In View of this smaller vote for the Basis, the. ses- sion.' in forwarding the report, recommends that all parts of the Basis be thoroughly examined and approved 'part by part, before any final step is taken to consummate the union. A variety of suggestions were made by different persons as to the proposed union. One suggests amending the Basis by .a kmife, but what member is to [be operated on is not specified. Others direct attention to the following partiucu-| lars; “The lack of a personal as-I sent to the Scriptures as the word of God in the proposed Basis. (2) The danger of making mamy at present regular attenders of‘ church stop altogether, or unite with some of the other Evangelical churches; (3) The lack of any equit- able provision for a dissenting minority in the proposed disposal of the property of the :ohurch; m The allowing vacant congregations :the privilege of calling ministers gfrom either of the negotiating :vchurches, as a means of a more gharmonious union. All the elders voted for union, but were divided on the basis. Open raceâ€"B. Welsh 131'. W. Bush- field 2nd. The first skating ()m-nivzu‘ in the new rink iielel on Friday t'VPHng Iasi 'as :1. grvar suawss. There was a large gvnex-al attendance, and abuut :1 hundred were in Carnival CL_)S£"[H‘C‘S, many of which were very fine. The following were prize wimwrs: Bust fancy costume. lady. iVIiss Lam-a. Arm- sn-(mg; Best fancy Oust-nine. gent, Mr. (J. N. Richardson: Bast Uanrulizm (rust; ihue. Miss J. Richardson: Best. Irish costume, Mrs. R. H. \Vright; Best United Stwtes a castuum, M). John Cairns; BesL Turkish costume. Mr. Herb. Smith; Best Indian Costume. Master Reggie Boyd; Best clown, Mr. Rub. Bellamy: Best, Japanese costume Miss Florence ttichm-dsun. Girls’ raceâ€"Miss Florence Thurston lst. Miss Florence Bunt 2nd. Judgesâ€"P. Kelly, M: ukdale, Geo. Hambmy and Gen. Curliss. Dnndalk F leshermn Band supplied music. The whet ted appetite of the skaters caused the .1::9gxeshment booth to be Well pat- x mm: The hockey team enjoyed their trip to Dnndalk on Thursday eVening last; though the score w ts against: them by. 4 to l in the match wit-h the team there. Boy’s race -Roy McCauley lst., Han-y Frost 2nd. The Methodist Epworth League has concluded a, very interesting essay contest in which nine essays were in competition. The prize winners were Miss Christina Henderson lst.. an ex- cellent essay on “Child Life on the Fa.rm;” and Miss Agnes Henderson 2nd.. with it good essay on “The Seas- ons.” The prize essays were part of the programme at Monday evening meeting. Principal Holland. Mrs. Marcellus and Mrs. Carter were the Judges. Bornâ€"Ab Oak Lake to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Turner, a son. grandson to Mrs. Geo. Rutledge of this place. Master Kendell. the 8 year old son of Mr. W'. J. Boyd fell in the rink one night last week and sustained a free. tut-e of two bones in the right arm. Dr. Carter reduced the fracture and the plucky little fellow is braving the misnap without much complaint. FLESHERTON. Lntended for last u CARRY CHURCH UNION THE DURHAM CHRONICLE. last week. Mrs. Corbett of this place received the sad news on Friday evening.r of the death that day of her daughter, Mrs. Harland Morrow, at Oxbow, Sask. M rs. Morrow had been ill, but was apparently recovering when seized with heart failure. The deceased. who was 26 years of age is survived by her husband and one little boy five years of age. Mrs. W. L. Wright of this place is a sister of the deceased. Mrs. McKinnon was called to Owen Sound last week by the illness of her daughter. Mrs. George V. Morris, who died in the hospital on “’ednesday. The funeral took place from her late home to Greenwood cemetery. The deceased, who had been residing in Owen Sound for about a year. was 3(J'years of age. She is survived by her husband and an infant son one year old. Mr. James Fawcett, who a, number of years ago resnded at the Morey House on the Collingwood road, died at Kimberley 0n Saturday, aged 93 years. The remains were taken through here on Monday to Dundnlk for interment. Previous to his sermon last Sunday morning. Rev. Mr. VVellwood gave a five-minute talk to the boys and girls of the congregation and two weeks ago used as an illustration of self sac- rifice the heroism of the youth who lost his life on the ice flue at "Niagara. On Sunday morning last to change the order and test the memory of some of his junior hearers he called on Master R. N. Cornfield to come for- ward and relate the incident. which he did manly and with marked clearness and intelligence. R. N. will be heard from further some day. DUV blunts“, .â€"_. _, ience and careful breeding can ipro'dwoe. Farmers and others de- .sirous {of obtaining high-bred Lstock should attend this sale and 1100-1: these animals over before lmakinig purchases. Sale Will oom- imonce at one o’clock, sharp, rain ‘or shine. These fillies Will be sold on. easy terms, which Will be made ‘known at time of sale. Robt. Brigham, D. McPhail, and Jas. Myles, Auctioneers; T. D. Elliott, Bolton, and R. R. Kimnell, Dundalk, i Proprietors. 2 29 2 “Fruif-aâ€"tives” not only cured my headaches, but completely cured me of all indigestion, and restored me to perfect health again.” W. J. MCCOMB. Mr. Clifford Rlakely. whn has hPen fursnme time in the employ of Mr. Morley, tailor. has hmxght out; his em- ployer and will continue the business. gettingp1).~‘sef~'.~iz‘)n on March the IN. “Fruit-a-tives” is the greatest-cure for headaches in the world and 13 the only mgdicipe 113ng of fruit juices_._ “Fruit-a-tivs’ ’ will always'cure Head- aches, Indigestion and all Stomach and Bowel Troubles. 50¢. a box, 6 for $2.50, or trial size, 25c. At all dealers or from Fruit-a-tives Limited, Ottawa. I was then induced to try “Fruit-a- tives” and from the-beginning, I was better, and in a short time I was quite well againâ€"no more headachesâ€"and I threw my glasses away. TRENTON, Ont. Jan. 29th, 1909. “ I was a dreadful sufferer for many years from Stomach and Liver Trouble -but my greatest suffering was from violent headaches. They were so dis- tressin g that I almost had to give up my business. I went to Toronto, consulted specialists and wore glasses, but nothing did me any good and the headaches became intolerable. Giff IS an industrious young man and wfléno doubt command a. share of tn]. 9. - Trenton Merchant Driven To Despair By The Pain. A press despa-tch from Collingwood on Monday reported the (304th at. Law- istnn, Montamm. of Mr. Fred C. Fowl- er. foru’nerly of Collingwond. born in Flesherton in 186:5. “FRUIT-A-TWES” SEER I] H? mm TERREELE Fhv vow on ( hm‘ch Union thmugh- rmt the count: y anpezus to be strmwlv in favor of the movement. Ont (bu.= 79 Vutes we have noticed reported, but 9 are against union. r. E. J. (fizu'michael. who has com- pioteted a course in one of the New York hospitals, spent; Saturdaiv and Sunday here with his friend. Miss L. M. Philp. Dr. ('Jm'michael’s home is at Struthcmm. and is returning to the West to commence practice. Mr. James McCren, a resident of the \Vest, is a visitor at Mr. W. H. Bunt’s. Mr. Gen. Boyd. of Mount Forest vis- ited over- Sunday with his sons here. Mr. Harvey Nixon of Mono Road, and his bride. are on their honeymoon visiting the former’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Stewart. and num- Bl'Ollo other relatives. Miss Annie Wilcock spent Saturday and Sunday in the city. Mrs. Goldhawk and Mr. Charlev Thistlewaite were prize Winners at the carnivals at Kimberley and Fevers- ham last week. Mrs. J. W. Henderson. of Toronto, is visiting here this week. Mrs. Sam Irwin visited in the city last week. Dr. Murray was at Dundalk on Mon- day in a professional way. Mr. J. A. Boyd was in the city on Saturday. MP5. W. A. Armstrong spent Sun- day with friends at. Dundalk. An auction sale of 20 imported Clydesdale Fillies, ranging in age from one to three ears, .Will be held at the Queen’s otel, Hanover. on Friday, March 15th, 1912. These fillies are all imported and are highly recommended by their breeder, Mr. Wm. Montgomery, of Scotlandh as the ‘best that exper- C __-_-J-_m an“ 2nd ANNUAL AUCTION BALI fMMMMMM+++++++++++m+++M' ' Mr. Louis Yandt, 0d Ayton, uca'lled Eon his sister, Mns. Wm. [Eidt, of ‘this place, lately. Mr. Henry Brigham intends to start the sawmill next week. He has a nice lot of logs rim his yard now, and they are rolling in everv day. " - ,_ Mr and MN. Jacob Winkler, 0.! Ayton. have opened business With the public in Mr. Wm. *Brigham’s store. Mr. and Mrs. Winkler come highly recommended, and we wish them success. LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the Editor of the Chronicle. It. Alexander Archibald died on Monday morning last, from ery- sinelas in his face and mouth. Mr John Hopkins’ sale last :week; was well attended, and everything Dear Sir,â€"Having noticed your remarks referring to selection of a suitable site for the new post- office, would like to make asug- gestion. Why not the town try to purchase the building known as the Middaugh House, which is now offered for sale by its present. owner. With some inside alteraA tion, it could be converted into a‘ town hall building, with post office combined. It stands conveniently to the business part of Durham,f and is central for the residential part of the townsfolk. Thankingi you for space for this suggestiom, I remain, i Quite .a. number of invited guests gathered at the {home of Mr. CR. B. Hopkins one evening last week. and spent a very enjoyable time. till .the wee, small hours in the morning. Mr. and Mrs. Hop- kins and xiamily know how to en- tertain their guests. Mrs. Edward .Acton is visiting at her sister’ s,Mns. P. Murdock, mear Priceville. Mr. Louis Y.a.nd~t, ocf Ayton, :ca-lled Durham, Feb. 26th, 1912. ~ W. BLACK ~ [mm aming-ass Castings 21.03 metal Rewiring. Feed lmilecs. Steam fitters supplies. E ngines an I'flmeshevs. 93$; and D0055. Hailing and G’ene‘ml Wood \V‘cmk. H.0H0oHIO‘0v0HI '“0'00.” .0 ”00. 09+.th 0 :0. D00 00"... 0..’00 0H0+0 O+*+:J0'va fi+¢” 00HO0H 0'HO0HO0H . +':|0 0'9”...“"(0W00M c0 â€"I+ SMITH BROS. HARDWARE F YOU WA NT a bargain in any kind I of travelling material, come to the store where you can get. anything from a needle to an anchor. If you intend to travel it will pay you to inspefl: our assortment; of Trunks (any kind from the cheapest to the most ela- borate) suit cases, valises, telescopes, trunk straps, shawl s*raps. TH E DURHAM FOUNDRY ALLAN PARK. Ydurs truly, A. WEEKLY READER Splendid magic lantermwith 12 slides), steam. engine (nearly one foot high), With Whistle, fly .wheel and everythmg complete :for run- ning: Solid Gold Signet Ring, or Guaranteed Watch free to any boy. Send your name and we will send you 30 sets of beautiful Easter 'and other post cards to :sell at ten cents a set,‘ (six cards in each set). When sold send us the money «and We will Send you Which- ever prize you choose. For sell- ing ~10 sets We will give you a “Simplex” Typewriter. We prepay all charges. Address Homer-War- ren 00., Dept. 104, Toronto. Mrs. Henry Jones, of Shallow Lake. ,Was down. last week, attend- inc to her daughter, Mrs. John Schmill. who was under the doc- tor’s care. We are pleased to say she is doing nicelv- The Mayor of our town has a notion of going West this summer, an d we wish him a pleasant 'rjnour- may and a safemtum. she is doing nicely. ' Mr. J chr. Wells has moved into his m; w home, which he {purchased fmm Mr Chris. Reay. DURHAM, FEBRUARY 29, 1911 Fall \Vheat.... .. ..$ 90 to 3; Spring “’1le ........... 90 M9 Oats ...... ... 44m Pats 90m Bailey .................. 65 t1) HM .................... 12 00 co 1 Butter ................ ‘33 m Potatoes, per bag ..... . . Dried Apples ........... Flour, percwt .......... Oatmeal, pear sack ...... Chop. per cwt .. . . .. Live Hogs. per cwt.. . . Hides, per lb ....... . finepskins MARKET REPORT DURHAM, ONT. February 29th:. 1912: 2 00 to 28 to 30 to 1 00 to I3 18 12