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WAR CABINET AND NEW MINISTRY IN BRITAIN Andrew Bonar Law (U.), Chancel- lor of the Exchequer, who has been asked by the Premier to act as leader in the House of Commons and also as member of the War Cabinet with- out being expected to attend regularly. The General Ministry The other members of the Ministry. who are not in the War Cabinet, and their party affiliations follow. There are three new officersâ€"the Minister of Labor, Food Controller and Ship- ing controller: Lord High Chancel- or, Sir Robert Bannatyne Finlay (U.); Secretary of State for the Home De- partment, ir George Cave (U).; Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Arthur J. Balfour (U.); Secretary of State for the Colonies, Walter Hume Long (U.); Secretary of State for War, The Earl of Derby (U.); Secre- tary of State for India, Austen Cham- berlain (U.); President of the Local Government Board, Bamn Rhondda (D. A. Thomas) (Lib.); President of the Board of Trade, Sir Albert Stanley (U.); Minister of Labor, John Hodge (Lab); First Lord of the Admiralty, Sir Edward Carson (U.); Minister of Munitions, Dr. ChristOpher Addison (Lib); Minister of Blockade, Lord Robert Cecil (U.); Food Controller, Baron Devonport (Lib); Ship. Control- ler, Sir Joseph Paton Maclay (Lib.); President of the Board of Agriculture, {Rowland E. Prothero (U.); President of the Board of Education, Herbert A. L. Fisher (Non-party); First Com- missioner of Works, Sir Alfred M. Mond (Lib.); Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Sir Frederick Cowley (Lib); Postmaster~GeneraL Albert Illingworth (Lib.) ; Minister of Pen- sions, George N. Barnes, (Lab); At- torney-General, Sir Frederick E. Smith (U.); Solicitorâ€"General, Gordon Hew- nrt, K.C. (Lib); Secretary for Swt- land, Robert Munro (Lib); Lord Ad- vocate, James A. Clyde, K.C. (U.); Solicitor-General for Scotland, Thomas B. Morison, KC. (Lib); Lord-Lieuten- Official announcement was made in London on Sunday night that the new Government had been constituted with a War Cabinet comprising the follow- ing: War Cabinetâ€"w David Lloyd-George (Lib.), Premier and First Lord of the Treasury. Earl Curzon (U.), Lord President of the Council. He will also be Govern- ment leader in the House of Lords. ant of Ireland, Baron Wimborne‘ (Lib.); Chief Secretary for Ireland. Henry E. Duke (U.); Lord Chancel- lor for Ireland, Sir Ignatius J. O’Brien. K.C. (Lib.). Sir Robert Bannatyne Finlay, in accepting the oiiice of Lord High Chancellor, stipulated that hit! right to a pension be waived. ( The War Programme Lord Northclifle’s organ, the Week- geoDispatch, says that Premier Lloyd- rge's war programme comprises the following: Firstlyâ€"The arming of merchantmen in order to fight the sub- marine peril. Secondlyâ€"The prepar- ation for the Spring offensive. Third- ]yâ€"The mobilization of the civil popu- lation between the ages of sixteen and sixty. Fourthlyâ€"The making eflec- tive of the blockade. Fifthlyâ€"The rationing of the p0pulation by the is- sue of food tickets. Sixthlyâ€"The in- creasing of the home food production. Seventhlyâ€"The banning of work im- material to the war. Eighthlyâ€"Enâ€" forcing of the prohibition of luxuries. Ninthlyâ€"The instituting of meatless Arthur Henderson (Lab), Minister without portfolio. Lord Sinner (U.), Minister without portfolio. Lloyd-George’s Men and Plans An- nounced Officiallyâ€"Five men to Conduc- War Voting on Monday throughout the Province on the question of liquor stores abolition, to go into effect on December 31, has resulted in part, as follows: Returns received Monday night showed forty-one towns for abo- lition, with a vote of 6,842; against, 634; while in eighty-six villages the vote was: For, 4,871; against, 940. Some of the other returns are: Regina cityâ€"For abolition of stores, 1,143; against, 117. Moosejaw city, Ward Oneâ€"Dry, 416; wet, 76. Lloydmin- sterâ€"Dry, 118; wet, 28. Battlefordâ€" Dry, 327; wet, 68. At Yorkton a vote of ten to one Was piled up for abolition of Government dispensaries, the fig- ures being 687 for abolition and 68 against. First Results of Provincial Referen- dum on Liquor Dispensaries Contrallzed Control For War Par-pone. is Demanded There A bill, the purpose of which is to reorganize and simplify the existing Cabinet was introduced in the Cham- ber of Deputies Saturday night by a group of five Deputies, among them Abbe Lemire and M. Franklin- Bouillon, Vice-President of the Foreign Affairs Committee. The measure pro- vides that during the war the Cabinet SASKATCHEWAN VOTING ahall be composed of five members, who shall be the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Finance, Interior, War and Marine. The cry for leadership waxes stron- ger in every part of the press, some demanding a form of personal dic- tatorship, others insisting on a limited war council after the English model. But. whatever party they belong to, all writers are agreed that the Govern- ment machine must be radically changed at once to meet the situation. Probes High Living Costs The Labor Department at Ottawa is now sending out several thousand cir- culars to coal dealers, cud-storage houses and potato dealers throughout Canada requiring prompt reSponse to a series of questions as to stock on hand, wholesale and retail prices, daily deliveries, etc. John E. Chisholm, Conservative, de .teated exâ€"Speaker Hon. J. .A. Shep- pard for the Moose Jaw seat in Sas- k0 ohewan Legislature, b a major! '01 70. y ‘7 FRANCE MAY FOLLOW December 14, 1916. I Mr. Philip Lawrence Mr. Farr Lawrence Mr. Roy Lawrence Mr. Joseph Dixon and Mr. Philip A. l Harrison attended the Guelph Winter 1 Fair last week and report. a. pleasant and profitable time. - . Mr. George Lawrence is having a , v 6w gasoline engine installed to dn his 5 pumping. This, together-with complete iwater works throughout, his stables, ! W!” give him much comfort. and con- w nienr'e. s Mr. Fred MPArthur. of Priceville is pruning Mr. To- Moore’s orchard. Mrs. James Tucker returned on Saturday after a couple of weeks visit wzt h her son in Toronto. A Red 0105:» concert was given in Ebenezer Church last Friday night. The weather for the last week has been verymiIdZand no snow, allowing 1hr).- farmers to get their plowing finished. Subscriptions taken here for Whole or portions of year. Wesaveyou money Goods Selected will be kept until the proper time, and delivered it War Souvenirs, made of a. steel shell. with brass mountingsâ€"Card Re- ceivers, Candle Sticks, required . Etc. From$l.50 up Also a. fine assortment of Brass Goods at Old prices. Magazines and Daily Papers ShOp Early for Christmas Buying McVVI LLIAM S. R. Town Officeâ€"Buy your tickets here. Macfarlane’s Drug Store The Rexall Store - . 3 auuuul )dlllt L. O. L. No. 119.3 met on Monday“m Sudday 8??!)ng when the officers for the ; M m Re he coriiing year were installed. After the . ‘ ' ' u ' buisness of the evening was over they held what they termed a smoker. .' Sandwiches, coffee and cigars were She is a 1: served and a. pleasent hour was Spent. i make good Quite a number of visiting brethren : MOst peo from different Lodges in the District ' a, stranger. -â€" ...._. A sociel evening undea the auspices of the Red Cross was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Hopkins -on Friday evening of last, week when a. goodly number ataendid. A very pleasent evening was spent. Proceeds in aid of the Red Cross- j The talent. came from Holstein and despite the rainy evening and muddy made they managed to get, thnugh. They gave a’ fine program every number being good and well rendered. Mr. Drum and Mr. Smith of Huloceiu kindly gave the the use of their cars fur the occasion. Proceeds entirely for Red Cross. Cut Glass, although upin price, we are offering 20 per cent. discount off to holiday buyers. China is Always an Acceptable Gift See the pretty pieces we are showing at: reason- able prices. ‘ Dressing Cases Manicure Cases In, White Ivory and Ebony Save the Coupons. With them You Can Buy from us Rogers’ nigh-Grade Silver Plate at Pléte. From $2.00 to $18.00 TEE DURHAM CHRONICLE. M1". \Vill Cameron of Mount; Forest accompanied by a lady friend v15 bed on Sunday at the home. of Mr. and M rs. Reuben W'atSUn. W. M... \V. R. \Vatson: D. M.. Thumas Ritchie:Chap., Allen Bell; Rec. Sec. R. J. McFadden; Fin. Sec.. Geo. Whlcmoxc; Twas" Tack McGir-r; Lecturet, Reuben \Vatson; D. of 0.. John Ritchie.SI. Cum. Mam. Dondd W'mson: Jr.m Com. Man, James Lawrence" \V. \Villiams., George HOpkins; Roy Lawrence; Tyler. '1 homas BL +.11 She is a poor cook who is unable ‘to maxe good. Most- peOple gladly take advice from We have a fine assort- ment; for all ages. If in doubt give a book. Liggett’s Chocolates Huyler’s Chocolates Lowney’s Candies New Packages Fresh Goods were present. At the hour of twelve all arose and sang the National Anâ€" them and! dispersed for their homes all having enjayed the evening. Following are the officers for the coming year: Perfume Always Pleases Elegant Boxes New Odors and quite inexpensive 25a to $2.00 Save Your Coupon Books Make Fast Friends 0000000000000000000 0000 000 00000000000000 000000000006 OzQzOOQOQOOOOOzOzQOOzOzOOOO9000090923: o 96: +$++§+$$*$é$%+§+++¢¢++¢¢$%+9+§+é+++¢+++++++++++*++++ The Above are All Made from Soundfiandflhole‘firains Special Reduction 0n Flour anded in Quantities The. ONTARIO WIND ENGINE - and PUMP COMPANY on wind. Farmers and Stock Owners should lay in a quan- tity of this Excellent Conditioner for Spring and Summer Feeding. Nothing equals it for Young Pigs, Calves, Etc. Makes Milch Cows Milk and puts Horses in prime condition for seeding: in fact it makes th-rythiug go that it’s fed to; also Caldwell’s Celebrated Calf Meal. : «wed; Everything in our line at lowestpricesflfor Cash. Allikinds of Gram bought and sold. Sovereign Flour Eclipse Flour Pastry Flour Low Grade Flour Rolled Oats Breakfast Cereal TELEPHONE No. 8 (Night or Day) We have a quantity of the celebrated Molassine Meal W. 1). Connor Durham" - 0n Mamsfacture th: Cheapest and the Best Pu m ping Outfit on the Market. Bran, Shorts Middlings, Corn Chnp Cracked Chicken Corn Crimped Oats for Horses Barley and Wheat Chop Mixed Chop Sold by PAGE FIVE. Ontario Â¥ '5 ma??? CHRULh v ..;OQBNER comm: _; "a”, . I .‘ - A I _, 1",, N 1‘... »$5§1‘-.f‘*.‘. .ad has, 1W“ [1) H] “1‘14 i .y 8. W7. I‘lflfitil". N. M was are invited and i A, bright bouncing bah; "‘ ‘lh ‘n-v\ 'wv“ collection amounted to 31:4 :0. up James Eden has bwn p Mung inMr. Alex (iri€l\()hfl wamw in his own bum. '11 been favourable tail fo‘ vii: and Mrs. James La' entertained a house full of rel-(u; Friday night and a pleasant, Liu W. Abrigbt bouncing baby i to the home of Mr. Jauw- since we last, wrote. We spent a pleasant hmar Red Cross “oz-kerb at {he kn «1 James Hopkins on Friday 3;; oollectign amounted to $122M _._ Flinn kllg‘ k..l.' Miss Blanche Wise spentia: visiting friends in the nesg‘nb. ennui“. m Katie and Pearl Bri; Louise visited Allan Park fora few days. Mr. Wm Brigham has sold I and contents to Mr. Maynan near Listowel. W'e Welcome rietors but regret. to se: fl Brigham retire from where they had the full confi( .the pu plic. A rekular meeting was held' night in the Orange Lodge goodly number of brethren a:- to show their fidility to the (:2 Mrs Edward Hopkins visit; him friends for a few days th: DARKIES CORNER! Remand Mrs \Vhaley were visiboroin the neighhood on of last week. Several from here atten knitting contest held at th- Mrs Thos McGin 01 tow: Ritchie taking the prize for 1 ting while Miss Lizzie \\ eir 1 prize for 13in knitting. Pret for no. 9 (3%.? We are pleased to see hmnce around again sf confined to the house ior weeks with a sore throat. , 00 CODU'U'LH ‘ TQcomply With 11“..- “dices but ('81'1:)‘¥;~\ NM With those “mu“ Vb. have sent Lhri: in m German bullets. I :ZPfide 88 it is our m M Draw: women (in °“ . n by [035011 of I i‘j’ It must; be reinvm - ed man has 19 1'1 ( i; W" t“ Without bi~‘ wife? “M wan-so as a ww Amour. sucessfull Red Cr was held last Friday evenil home of Mr. and Mrs Janws Proceeds of evening 811. NJ. Misses Maud Hamilton. Nina den and Mr. Jack Aruelt 5p! allay evening with “15 C. Ri ‘ Mr. Roy Patterson after Dome time at his hon» here, fining-edgy t9 the \\_ est. .Jl In our advertising min: then appears an appeal w] 8' straight to the hear: and 0f every Canadian. It is made by the (‘zmmiia Fungi on behalf othe mm “d It consists of the 53m {,3 ard suggestion that Lhi W? should give Ul'Ddl‘i'u’Lt‘l} mm and triends am“; 3.:9 0“! soldiers famili. s. g “few of this grvr: i"Mon is Losuppphm: meat, grant 1hr > “Oh sum as wili nmir in reasonable 00'“ t:' Mrs C. Ritchie and mm; Murray Ritchie and Miss 31 Elton spent Tuesday en" a? 1 home in Egremont. ; The Urangemen held :1 smofl 9‘88 rooms Mgndar M'cmiil Naturally the 195: \V Wylom not in acura'z will we have to giw : And it. is only these \\ bubs Fund. or m. "111188th two ’Miss E'thel “Fair is assistit 0.14. Grant’s store for the b: mime Mrs W, \\’i1}i:m all! spent. Sunday with Mr unas- hoxes. A Ellshow that; genexosn] M the kindliest of m Feed at this time 01 g1 ncv if It implies: (L * whelp the an "Rafi devoted Lvt A Christmas Su IRWIN. at at the home of on VVeduesday are Invited :u here‘n‘o babl y w Christmas Low-1 _therefore save in a. 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