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a. right to be ‘? We Would be proud to know! of any «citizen making a mark for himself or herself in any honorable position in life, If We tee] a marked degree ‘of apride in the case of others, W111? mat. in? the case of a member of ourcown fam- ily? - - ’ ‘ ___â€"__ ‘. number of congregations. ”.I‘lle'fhfi0 a year, provided the Carneg- , ‘- . . .. . qie people exact the pound of flesh, clerk “as emponered to compile _ . the returns and l'or‘x's'ard them toié'nd.the people Who Iraâ€"Veto paV the .~\sscmhly‘s cmnmittee. ReV. Rf“)? 1ts_.ma-1ntenance anul‘d hm}? i‘ranst~n. of Palmerston, was cl-fheen given an opportunltjf to e}- . . _ . mress their Wlsh regarding its ected moderator for the 6115111119,“ , . . year. Dr. Farquharson, and Mr. 3.3}Ucat10n' That the situation chosen Derhy. attended the meeting frornffls.nOt the most desirable W111 bead- Mm imitted by every reasonable-mind- ' ifed person in town, and out of The Methodist church at New-gtown. Mr. Ramagle and the others market was re-opened in Februai'y,§mentio»ned in his last week’s arti- three Sundays being spent overfcle were perfectly aware of. the the ceremony. The improvern‘entsgla‘Ct that many 0f the ratepayers cost over $28.000, and the Wholefwere not satisfied with the loca- co-st has been paid. or is providedition- and as trustees of a public for. The cost. we presume, in-ginstitution, sup-ported and main- cludes a $2500 pipe organ, said toitaxin'ed by public money, they be a magnificent instrument fonsh-ould at least have gone a little 3 country town. Miss Rita hwin'out of their way to ascertain the is the organist and choir lead-er,,public feeling. Our files show and the Newmarket Era has this‘ that more than once ‘We expressed to say 0f last Sunday’s perform-{our absolute willingness to abide ance; “Miss Rita Irwin had com-f by the public will, and if the pub- plete mastery over the new pipe'lic chose the present location, we organ, and the music by the choir,v WOUId join 'With them, heart and as Well as the solos by Ill/firs... How-thand. Mr. Ramage says he re- ard Cane; A. T.- C. ;M,, Miss E, trained from discussion in the Stephens, Miss Rheta Brodie, and.pafit. This is true: you couldn’t Mr. Eugene Bark-er, was greatlygdrazg him into a discussion of 'the appreciated.” Some. jealous little? question. We were the only mem- creature will say we are getting her of the Board that' came out proud when rwe quote articles openly in opposition to the site, about members of our own family. though others opposed it, and we So .we- are proud, and haven’t we have no regrets for amvthino um owing to lack of returns from a number of congregations. The clerk was empowered to compile the returns and forward them to the Assembly’s committee- Rev- 12 At the meeting of the Sa-ugeen Presbytery at Palmerston ' on Tuesday last, Revs. Farquharson, Kendall and MacKay, together with elders from Guthrie church. Harriston, Morrison church, Ced- a-rvillve. and the congregations of Bethel and East Normanby, were appointed commissioners to the Genera-l Assembly, which meets at Edmonton on June 5th next. The report on the church union vote was not ready for presentation, a very efficient, obligimg and well- ]iked officer of the company, and his sudden passing away is‘ re- ceived with regret by all. Conductor Patterson,. of 'the local branch [of the C.P.R., died very suddenly at his home in ‘Walkea‘ton on Saturday morning. While wait- ing for the Toronto to Owen". Sound train on 'Friday night, he was-"seiz- ed with paralysis about eight o’clock, and passed away at his home in Walkerton about two the next morning. Mr. Patterson Was the town council of Owen Sound, bv unseatinrg reeve J. H. (Christie, and aldermen A. McMillan, J. D. McDonald, and. Dr. R. Howey. The decision is based on the irregulari- ties at the polls on election day. and the filing of declarations not made in accordance with the tMuvni- (-ipal Act,'and amendments. Judge Widdifield gave decision Saturday in the disqualification proceedings against members of You judge a man not by What he promises to (lo. but by What he has done. That is the only true test. Chamberlain's Cough Remedv iudged by this standard has no Superior. People everywhere speak of it in the highest terms of praise. For sale by all dealers. For organs, pianos, Victor vic- holaa, gramaphones gramaphone records. headstones. monuments, and all kinds of marble goods, can on 'W’. JchFaclden, and get this on 'W. J.'.McF prices before ‘: Mr. George Fimney, milk man for the past five years, has decided to give up business, and will dispose of his property about the first of The Roman Catholic ratepayers of Hanover, at a meeting held there last week, have decided to build a Separate school in that town. Make the next home fair a bi? success by «offering for :sale well- conditioned animals of the right class. The chocolates that are different. Central Drug Store, sole agents for Durham. ' Try Rexall Cough Syrup for colds At Macfarlanefls Renewals are now in Order. We need the Money. Our ril VOL. 44â€"460. 2340. NEWFZ»; AROUND TOWN 2 15tf lic chose the present location, We would join With them, heart and hand. Mr. Ramage says he re- frained from discussion in the past. This is tfue: you couldn’t drag him into a discussion of the question. We {were the only mem- ber of the Board that came out U â€"- vuhb‘ able structure, Iwe believe, in every way. but its usefulnests is lost to a large extent on account of its location. Its appearance, too. is not What it would be if it occupied A LAM-â€"- â€" a better position. Our esteemed eonfrere went to some trouble last Week to give what he called “facts about the library site.” The «chief facts are that the people of Durham have to maintain the Library at a cost of The Royal English Hand-Bell Ringers played here on Thursday evening last to a packed house, and fully lived up to .the press notices received of them.l Their work with the bells Was little short of marvellous, their classical selec- tions being rendered with correct- ness and precision, while .several “old favorites,” were also given that ’elicited much applause. They Were repeatedly enzcored and are deserving of anything good that may be said about them. Not one «case of rheumatism in ten requires any internal treatment whatever. This liniment is for sale by all dealers. Many sufferers from rheumatism have been surprised and delighted with the prompt relief afforded by applying «Chamberlain’s Liniment. A telegram Was received in town Monday announcing the death of Mr. Joseph O’Neil, in Saskatoon. Mr. O’Neil formerly conducted a livery in this place, and was a Son of Mr. P. O’Neil, of Glen-61g. We have no particulars. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has Won its igreat reputation and ex- tensive sale by its remarkable cures bf coughs, colds and croup. It can be depended upon. Sold by all dealers. Persons Who need metal castings. or repair parts may leave their orders at once at the Durham foundry, which is now in opera- tion. The vote of the Durham Metho- dist Official B-oard on the lumion question is reported '20 in favor, '1. against Mr. J. H. Rh-odles‘ of iArthur, is making a personal tcanvas of the town :representing ladie-s’ hair goods. Mr. S. Wright, in, of IChesley, is seriously ill at the home of his nephew, Mr. J.D. Ryder, Toronto. Rexall Kidney Pills are fully guaranteed Maciarlane’s Drug Store Neilson’s chocolates and bon- bons, in boxes or bulk, at the Central Drug Store. Rexall Hypophosphites Will build you up Try it. At .Macfarlanuejs. "See our fine display of choco- lates and bon-boms for Saturday.â€" Central Drag iStore. Wantedâ€"Housekeeper, as soon as possible. Apply to George Yiirs- Durham. who need metal castings was admitted by the deceased, who parts may leave their complained of lnot feeling well, and once at the Durham \x'hon‘equested that Mr. McDonald .vhich is now in opera- wmild look after the fires, which had nearly gone out. Though he said he was not well, Mr. Freer would not hear of a doctor being . called, saying he would be all e by Its remarkable «cures right in the course of 8111 hour or cows and croup. It can so. as. he had Shad'the-se :spells be- .ed upon. Sold by all, fore, and would .get over this one. {as he had previous attacks. As m was received in town time passed, however, and his iconâ€" lnoumcing the death of dition was :not improving, Mr. 1 O’Neil, in Saskatoon.‘M°D0n3‘1d finally sent for medical formerly conducted a aid. but before the. doctor arrived, his place, and was a son the deceased had passed away, O’Neil, of Glen-elg. We peacefully, and apparamtly without articulars. ,pain. Dr. D. B. .Jami-esom, who . ianswered the call, pronounced [fere-rs from rheumatism death as due to heart failure. lain’s Cough Remedy has great reputation and ex- He was a pronounced Liberal in politics and in religion was a staunch and faithful member of the. Methodist church. In fact, he was one of the oldest, if not the oldest member of the little church at Allan Park, and. is. (said! .tol have done much to keep it :in existence up to the present. He Was one of the su Warts for many years, and was deeply interested in the spirit- uaal welfare of the community. The deceased was well preserved and smart physically for a man UV V -H‘U pa-- vvâ€"vvâ€"o- vâ€"I -â€" L‘U Thomas Kelly, who is seriously ill and not expected to recover. Miss Gladys Sanford, of Toronto, visited her young friend, Miss Maud Burnett, who is seriously ill. and is new spending a short time With her aunt, Mrs. J. 4Crutchley. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McLeod left Wednesday last for their home in R-osetowzn, Sash, after visiting rel- atives and friends in Kimcardine and Durham, for the past couple of months. ‘ (fl , ”Lab-LIL“ ’ The early settlers who bore the tails and hardships of p' neer life are passing rapidly fro the stage of action. This Week we have to chronicle the death of Mr. .Alex- ander Archibald,‘ {of Bentinck, Whose life and labors for over fifty years have had an influence for good in. ’the Vicinity of Allan Park. He was. fa man of more than. aver- age intellect, and possessed in a remarkable _ degree fa strong physical constitution by which he was able to surmount the many difficulties so common in the life of the *pioneer. Notwithstanding his advanced: age of seventy-eight years. he retained :a bright, {clear intellect to the last, and appeared to be possessed of physical rvigor not usual in persons of his years. W11 «1» is almost pros‘trated with grigf and shock, and to Whom we tender. the sympathy of all in {her sorrow. Mir. Freer had, we believe, nc neasr relations living. with the ex- ception of his sister, Mus. Irwin Mr. Freer was never married. and during his residence here, lived with his sister, Mrs. J. .W. Irwin, up till six or seven {months ago, when Mr. amd Mrs. Irwin moved to Mt. Forest. Before leaving. ho wever, Mrs. Irwin had purchased for him the ho use in which1 he died. and this he had most Icosily fitted up. where he lived alone, and happy. in the full enjoyment of apparent good health. Mr. Freer, or, as he was best known, “Bent”, was a most res- pectable and popular citizen, and so fan :as we know, 'or have! heard, had not am enemy, or bad friend, in all his big circle of acquaintance-s. Always jovial, he was a great favorite with old and youxng, 'and his sudden demise is much to be regretted. On Monday evening last, aftâ€"é} supper, Mr. Dan. McDonald", Who lives next to him, went over to his house at the request of .Mrs. Mc- Donald, Who said she !had .not not- iced Mr. Free-r about all day. On knocking, though, Mr. McDonald was admitted by the deceased, who During the «past winter, he has been working at Lenahan 'Co’s hardware store, though :he was not in their employ at the time of his death. Mfr, Freer Was 62 years and 9 months old and Was born in Ash- land Ohio. For a unumber of years after coming to ghis country he worked in Walker-ton, but :came here about nine! years ago, and has been a continuous resident of this 1,:lace ever since. OBITUARY. BEIGTLEY H. FREER. On Tuesday morning “last, the whole town was shocked when the news was passed around that Mr. Bentley H. Freer, a resident of this place for the past {nine years, had passed suddenly away at his home on Countess street, at half past eleven the night before. DURHAM. DMZ, THURSDAY, MARCH 7,1912 l “a5 Miss Gladys Sanford, of Toronto, visited her young friend, Miss Maud Burnett, who is seriously ill. and is now spending a short time with her aunt, Mrs. J. éCrutchle-y. Mr. John Kelly, of the Standard Bank, Left Tuesday for Omaha, Nebraska, to visit his brother, Dr. Thomas Kelly, Who is seriowsly ill‘ and not expected to recover. Mr. and Mrs. Il-ey, of Lumsden. Sask. who have been visiting the latt-er’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Fee, of Normanby, have returned to their ‘home in the Wesf. < Mr. L. W. Hutton, of Saskatche- wan, is spending a few weeks at the home of *his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. 'E. Hutton. 1 Miss Agnes Bryon left Monday for Toronto, after spending three weeks very pleasantly at the home of her uncle, Mr. J. Bryon. Miss Dick has returned, after spending a month in the different whoLesales, Istudying the new styles for Spring milline-ry. Children are much more likely to contract the contagious diseases when they have colds. Whooping cough. diphtheria. scarlet fever and consumption are diseases that are olten contracted when the child has a cold: That is why all med- ical authorities say beware of colds. For the. quick cure of colds you will find nothing better than Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It can always be depended upon, and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers. I The Chronicle exteands sympathy to the sorrowing widowed mother and the Eereaved members of the family, w 0 now mourxn their loss. Less than two years ago, the yen- erable «courple celebrated their golden wedding, and prospects then seemed fair for another re- union on the sixtieth anniversary of their marriage. But such is life: the chain has bee-n broken. exception of Mrs. Bryant. of Toronto, and Albert, of St. Thom- as, were- unable to be [present ' Owing to the inclement condition of the Weather, members of the family from a distance, with the M'any floral tribute-s, amongst which was a beautiful wreath from the congregation, were laid on the casket, as a last markl of respect. Interment took place on Thurs- day last, February ‘29th, to Hamp- den. cemetery. the services being conducted by,Re\'. Dr. Ross, of Remover, assisted by Rev. Mr. M'arslmll, of 'Holstein, and Rev. (Mr. H‘dmpson. of Varney. The rpall bearers were (Messrs. Mark Willis, William Willis David Willis. \George Willis, Andrew" Myers and Henry Fritz. ? In August .1860, he married :Sarah Willis, sister of the late “Henry Willis. To them Were born fifteen children, znine sons ’and six daugh- ters, of whom eight sons and three daughters are still living, as fol- lows:â€" Mrs. Joseph White, of Pilot'Mound, Manitoba; Kate, Wid- ow of the late Henry Bryant, h-To- ro‘nto: W'illi'am, of Killarn-ey, Man- itoba' Alexander and John, of Sunny Slope, Alberta; Albert. en- gineer on the Michigan Central, St. Thomas; Walter, of Vinn, S:.:Sk.; Annie, (Mr-s. Fritz) of Hampden; and Norman. at home. The subject of this sketch Was born in IAberdeevnshire, Scotland, in 1834. In "54 or ’55 he (came to Canada, and remained for a con- Me of years in the. (coumty of Wat- er-loo. He then came to Bentinck, and settled: on the farm a mile or so south of Allan Park, and lived there [continuously for the past fifty-four years. of his age He died on Sunday, February 25th - after two or three day-5’ illness from eryxsipe-las, and his' sudden passing away was a shock to the community. PERSONAL. 09¢ z§§§§§§ §§§§z¢¢9$ 090:6 9:099:900909 604+ t... J. J. HUNTER Clubbing Ratesglthe lowest Extra Semi-Annual Sale Specials because it; is easy fitting : and because the price is easy considering the quality of goods used in tahie make of suit. S. F. MORLOCK Come in Boys, and See Us for Your New Suit. A Boys’ Clothes Should Be Good “ Progress Brand ” luch as what the boy likes, and he generally gets What he likéé It is the Best Boys’ Clothing made in (35111533. This brand is very popular with the boys because of its goodness and its style, and because there are - W’ M"-f all the pockets that a boy likes; He is hafder on his clothes than a man, and that‘s Why we urge you to buv $1.00 PER YEAR ROG R‘