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.rison, secretary of the Allied Trades Union of werica. The Ontario Legislature has de- cided that the “market” shooter must be wiped out, and has passed a law prohibiting the sale of wild duck, wild geese or any other wild water fowl. The object of the law is to‘put out of business men who shoot for monetary purposes and slay the fowl in great numbers (or market. An amendment was also passed prohibiting any no n- resident of the province to carry or shoot with a gun witho ut a license from the province. A despatch from Walkerton says that Pte. Carpenter arrived from England Saturday morning under inconditions that are pathetic. He left London with the 34th Battal- ion, after enlisting here, and has returned as an invalid. On his ar- a daughter '0! Christie Morrison, one of the oldest residents of the town, and a sister of Frank Mor- Some five months ago Mr. James W. Marsh, son of Rev Dr. Marsh Holstein, enlisted With the Grena- dier Guards. In this he was pro- moted to lance corporal, then cor- poral, then sergeant. Then he was transferred to the military school in Toronto, training for lieutenant. Last week he finished his exam- ination, coming out head of the class. He is coming home Thursday evening to spend. a few days. be- fore joining his battalion. the province to show a better record for 1915. The pOpulation is about 2,000, the assessed property value is $83237 : the total taxes for 1915 was $3324.69 On the Ist of May the collector handed in his roll. “showing only $31 uncol- lected. taxes and not ‘one cent on water rates. ' Chesley has a good municipal showing and throws out a chal- lenge to any urban municipality in Farmers should have printed sta- tionery just as well as business men. Try a small lot for a start. and see how you like it. We’ll give you 100 note heads and 100 envel- opes, neatly printed, for $2.00; 250 of each for $3.00, or 500 of each for $4.00 W e can give cheaper kin‘ds, but don’t recommend them. Listowel expects the Hydro to be turned on on Sunday next. The local work is by no means com- plete, but connections will be made. Sunday Was chosen as the day for making the change so as not to interfere with the power service at the knitting mills. Do not miss hearing Miss Pascoe, elocutionist, of Toronto. Pte. Zel- ler, violinist. Mr. Mistele, soloist, the Male Quartette, etc., at the patriotis concert in the Methodist church, next Tuesday evening- May 30. Admission 25c Proceeds in aid of local Red Cross Society. The presses of the Markdale Standard are now run by a 311.1) Westinghouse ejectric motor, and the typesetter by a 34h» Emer- son. Prof. Mark Everette Wright of Orangeville, formerly of Flesher- tomhas been appointed choir master in the Methodist church at Listowel. .. i Harry Hawkins. an employee of the Meaford 'Wheel'barrow Co.. was struck in the right eye with a piece of steel, and it is feared the sight will be destroyed. Shelburne Presbyterian church is to havea new pipe organ. H'llf the cost is to be borne by Andrew Carnegie. It is expected to be ready by the first of June. We understand the Middaugh House has been leased by a Mr. Jones of Chesley, and Will be Opened up for business some time next month. The cement mill started burning- operations on Monday night, and will likely continue during the season. - Live hogs are $10.50 to-day A few more days like the last jtwo or three, and the farmers win Butter is 220., and eggs 22c ifiniSh seeding. For sale or rent â€"â€"A small: 3001- Call and see our~summer miilinâ€" fortable house Apply at this Of- . ery at moderate prices. First door fice g‘north of post officeâ€"M A. Lat- mt- ___,_ AL ‘11 l L 1 i o Imer' 2 VOL. 49â€"NO. 2570 TEWS AROUND TOWN The annual congregational meet- ing of the Methodist church was held on Tuesday night, when fiâ€" nancial and other reports were given for the different organiza- tions connected with the church. Though the year has been a somewhat trying one it was grati- fying to learn that numerically and financially the year has been prosperous. Considerable outlav had been made on the parsonage during the year. This and other outlays in connection with a change of ministers, as well as the outlay incurred for electric wiring constituted what might be re- Quite a large crowd from here took in the military demonstra- tion at Walkerton yesterday, put on by :‘the 160th Bruce Battalion. .Good weather and is. big crowd gave Walkerton a good. day, and the coffers of the battalion Were well filled. The morning was taken up by la couple of preliminary baseball matches, and other minor events, while in the afternoon. more baseball, drills by- the battal- ion. physical exercise, PYramid building, and music by the brass and bugle bands, kept the crowd interested. The evening was also .well filled with amusements, such as dancing and other forms of en- ioyment. An old grandstand, which was filled to overflowing with spectators. collapsed during the afternoon, but luckily no one was iniured. The hotels banned the “hard stuff” for the day, and said nothing stronger than beer, wine or soft drinks. garded as the chief uncontrollable expenditure, and will not occur again for some time. The total outstanding debt of the church is at present under two hundred dol- lars, and the board expects to have it liquidated in the near fu- ture. 0! church members and ad~ herents, 22 from here have era- listed, but the vacancies have been partly made up by new additions. Mr. Alex Macdonald. in town. has a nephew, N. C Mandonald in the state of North Dakota. He is a son of the late Neil Macdonald of the third concession of Glenele‘, and was born in that township about 35 years ago. For the past two terms of four years each, Mr. Macdonald has held the position of State Inspector of consolidated. graded and rural schools, and is again up as a candidate. The el- ection will take place on the 28th of June, and as the salary is $5.000 a year, the position is worth fightâ€" ing for. ‘We are always pleased to learn of the success of our Cana~ dian boys, especially of the boys so exclusively our own. Glenelg has reason to be proud of Mr. Macdonald, and many who knew him personally Will be glad to hear of his success fin the coming contest. ’ The brick house on Garafmxa St. Opposite the Presbyterian church, was sold by auction on Tuesdav 311‘. Arnold Noble was the purchasâ€" er, and the price paid was in the neighborhood of $2,300. it is a good property and Well located. To rentâ€"The six-roomed honce and seven acres adjoining at cemâ€" etery. Watgr and other conveni- ences in house; rent $5 a month. Apply to C. L Grant. Treasurer Cemetery C0. 2 The Durham Cemetery 00. has engaged a competent caretaker, and owners of plots may have them cared for by paying one dol~ lar a Year . in advance to C. L Grant treasurer. 2 At the last meeting of the Clin- ton town council it was decided to raise the poll tax from one dollar to three dollars, and the clerk was instructed to draw up a bY-law to that effect. Clinton streets will be oiled this year instead of Watered, as for- merly. The estimated cost is about $600, not much more than was paid last season for watering. Rev. A E. Armstrong, assistant secretary of the Board of Foreign ,Missions, of Toronto, gave a very interesting address on the differ- ent mission fields. The following officers were el- ected: Hon. presidents. Mrs Mor- rison and Mrs. Paulin, Mt Forest ' president, Mrs. McMurchie, Harris- ton: vice-proddents. Mrs. Hostet- ter, Holstein, Mrs. Whaley, Dur- ham, Mrs. Ridd, Arthur, and Mrs Buchan, Drayton: secretary, Mrs. John R Sggtt, _C.‘h{ford : _t_reasurer- . Mesgenger secretary, Miss Thynne; Palmerspon: Home Helpers; secre- tary, Mime Morrison, Arthur; M15- sion Band secretary, Miss Steven- son, Holstein. In the service at the church, the pastor, Rev. Mr Wylie, was adeeply moved in referring to the true Uhh'lstian (character of the deceased, Whom he had learned to love and esteem for her many good qualities. She loved to read and hear the Bible read. She was last Week in the Presbyterian church at Holstein, when a large number of delegates from the dif- ferent societies in the Presbytery were present. The reports showed the amount of $1727.42 had been raised for missions daing the past year? a gain of over $300. The aim Friends from a distance Who were present at the funeral Were: Mr. George Williams of Minto‘ a brother-in-law: Mr. J A. Carswell of Palmerston, nephew; Mrs. Wm Carswell, Palmerston, niece; Mr. Richard Sanford. Palmerston, n9- phew; Mrs. James Melville, Pal- merston, niece: Mr. James Little, Dundalk‘ brother; Mrs. Mary Lit- tle, Elmwood, sister; Mr. Samuel Little, Elmwoodrnephew; Mr. John Little, Dundalk, nephew. a lover of the church and of every means of grace. She Was a lover of her family, and her life Was worthy of emulation. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. Williams and family in their sore bereavement. ‘ The deceased was a Baptist in religion and an exemplary Christâ€". ian character. Up to four or five : years ago she was in the eniox'w! ment of good health, but fro .6.’ then on has been gradually on the decline. Though recovery, on ac- count of the nature of her trouble- Was not looked for, a comphcaé tion of ailments at the last caused ‘ death much sooner than it was. expected. ? ._....--- ._ “â€"5.. ..._ A-.l_~_ The remains were taken to the Baptist church yesterdav after- noon, and after an appropriate service by her pastor. Rev. Mr Wylie, were laid at rest in Durham cemetery. The marriage union resulted in a familv of three sons and one daughterâ€"Wesle} and Andrew at; Kamloops, B.,C J2 mes at Edmonâ€"§ ton, Alta, and Mrs Large, ini Bentinckx James and 'Mrs Large were present at the funeral, the former coming here from Edmonâ€" ton a couple of Weeks ago. Thei other sons were unable to be pres- ;' ent, owing to the distance, and! for other reasons. 4 ’ V ._.â€"~_â€" of Minto, Where they spent four or five years in farming. They next moved to Palmerston, Where Mr. *Williams secured a position With the Grand Trunk Railway, but at that time the Wellington, Grey and Bruce division of the Great Westâ€" ern RaiIWay. About 33 years ago they came to Durham, Where they remained ever since. The deceased, Whose maiden name Was Martha Little, was born on the 17th of April, 1849, in tee township of Darling-ton, near Bowâ€" manville. When quite young she came With her parents to the township of Artemesia, where she O B l TUA RY MRS. BENJAMIN WILLIAMS We regret to chronicle the death on Sunday last of ‘Mrs. Benjamin Williams, Who passed away after an illness of several months’ dur- ation. C The second annual meeting of 1e Saugeen Presbyterial of the f. M. S. was Eheldi on Thursday of Saugeen W. M. 3. Meeting presbyterial fbr - next fear DURHAM, ONT. THURSDAY, MAY 25. [916 The young couple will settle shortly ,on the groom’s farm near Dromore. The Chronicle joins in . the general congratulations. fThe following letter from Pte. W L. Falkingham was received last Eweek by Mr. A E. Jackson. The %general tone leaves no doubt of the spirit of the young man. who {is doing his bit to gain the Eworld’s freedom. He is a son Of “Mr. W L. Falkingham of Orchard. land was among the first to enlist. ‘Here’s What he says: i “I received your welcome parcel {0.1: and wish to thank you for lyour kindness. I saw John Weir !a few {days ago and had quite a gtalk with him. He is standing . it well. This is quite a warm place gland. it’s a fright the Way both isides throw souvenirs at each gother. I guess the 147th is some ibattalion, all right, and when they i get out here they will make things go some. Say, I just wish you icould hear this bombardment. It 'is one big roar, and makes the ground tremble. We may get lots , of work soon now.” The many beautiful, useful and valuable presents attest the pop- ularity of the bride, Whose many friends wish her every happiness in her new relations of life. When the ceremony was conclud- ed and congratulations were being textended. Miss Mortley sang “The Sunshine of Thy Smile.” All par- took of a bounteous wedding din- ner, and the hour was spent in a most telicitous spirit. Guests were present from Toronto‘ Greenock Corbetton and other places.‘ The bride was neatly attired in embroidered voile and the regula- tion bridal Neil, and carried a bouquet of roses. Under an arch of evergreens, trimmed with crimson and white roses, the groom took his place at 'six o’clock in the evening. To the strains of Lohengrin’s Wedding march, played by Miss Emma Ritchie, the bride was led to the altar leaning on the arm of her father, who gave her away, and the ceremony was performed by her pastor, Rev. S M. Whaley, in the presence of about 75 invited guests. 5 It is to be hoped that the citizens, in large numbers will Bupport this cultural effort._ - HYMENEAL BROWNâ€"RITCHIE. Yesterday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Ritchie, Glenelg, a pretty event Was solemnized when their daughter, Miss Margar- et, was united in wedlock to Mr. John T. Brown of Egremont ' partly conditioned on having these ?educa-ti\re pictures in the school. 'so the public, in addition to grati- ifying themselves, will be furnish- ing permanent enjoyment and in- struction to the pupils and a cer- tain continuous reV erence to the town. ,f. Any person desirous of donating- a picture to the school will receive la plate from the Elson Company with his name on it, attached to the frame of the picture. In connection with the exhibi- tion Friday evening, Dr. W'augh. of the educational department, will give a lecture at 8 p.m The exhibition Will be given at 6.30 in- stead of 7.30 Light refreshments will be given from 9 to 10'. The Saturday exhibition will be open to all, but specially to allow the country people to View the collection. Thursday, from 4 p. m to 6 p m and from 7 p. m to 9 p. m. â€"-chi1d-§ 5 Iren only. Admission 5 ants ; Saturday, from 3 pm to 5.30 p m. and. from 7 p m. to 9 pm. Ad- mission 150. The net proceeds of the above exhibition will be used in pur- chasing pictorial decorations. The grants to the High school are Friday, from 4 13.111 to 6 31m. and from 7.30 pm. to 10 pm.â€" ults only. Admission 15‘ As announced last week the El- son Art Exhibit of 200 pictures will be exhibited in the High school on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 25, 26 and. 27. THROWING “SOUVENIRS” ART EXBIBITIGN :>>>>>E>>E>>>>>>>>>>o o>§pE>>>>>>m>»>>>>’>> ++++¢++++++++++++++++++++aw++++++++++++o++++++++++++ $++++++++++z++++++++++*%++++++++++$%+**+§+4 wv‘ Curtains and Curtain Nets Splendid Floor Coverings A Full Program of Bargainsjfli Spring Home-Furnishing We were lucky in se- Fancy COHal‘S curing aline of fancy Collars, made fIOlll the verv finest of Lawns. Diffeient st3 les and pat-terns to choose f1 0111 Most of these Calla-Is \\ ere imported from Switzerland and are a delight to the eye. Special 25 CtS- Waists VVhy? Middies Blouses and Whitewear THE STORE OF HONEST VALUE Curtain Nets, in cream and ecru, 25c and 400 yd. , Curtain Muslin with border, 150. Special Curtajt} Scyim'in ‘cregm, with color- ed border, fast color; 15c. , White Enamelled Curtain Poles, 2 for 25¢. Lice Curtains, 50a to $3.50 pr. J. a: J. HUNTER. Linoleums, Block and Floral Designs, in 2, 3 and 4 yds Wide. Floor Oilcloth. new patterns, in 1, 13;; and 2 yds. Stair OilCloth, in Oak and Flora-l designs. Rugs and Mattings, a good range of designs and colorings. Ears of different patterns, also a few made of white and blue striped \ mle.“ These waists are a delight to the eye. Sues 32 gyfi? ranging: in price 75C to $2 00 0 This is the season for Waists. We “Sts are showing a full display of Waists made of fine Voiles, daintily em- broidered down the from; with pretty coi- dd. We 11211 e a full range of Middies 168 for young and 01d, including the pretty Norfolk styles in pure 1111ite. or white 11 ith blue 0011211 and cuffs, made from the very finest of Middy 85 t I Twill ranging in price from C 0 o‘ . F. MORLOCK Because the styles appeal to the buying public, and the prices are 253/j better value than ever before. 850 to 1.40 $1.00 PER YEAR The trade for Whitewear is com- ing back better than ever. Ya . sw gs E; a 'U'U '10 r i Meier with it. um could d NOW it ‘18 Which the V directed. A pneumatic I be entirely ; saver. 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