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The Shelburne Free Press entered last week on its 43rd year of publi- cation, and is in its 33rd year un- der tho- n'nanagement of the present proprietor. Mr. R. L. Mortimer, whom we have known since 1878 as fellow-students in Collingwood. Twenty years ago The Free Press was destroyed by fire. but. rose at once from the ashes and went for- ward with increased vigor. It is a clean. ncwsy paper, and worthy H? a large patronage. The subscrip- tion Hf $1.50 a year goes in?“ effect, next week. The starting of the cement VVUI‘kS has already brought back a. few ni‘ those who left town. SO far. the vmpluywm are engaged in making' repairs. and alterations, and some time will elapse before cement making preper can be'engaged in. MP. McCalw. mail cmu'im- «m RJi. No. 1, Varney. told us Tuesday 1m saw an :mrnplnnv passing: over Var-- ney that murning. guing Past. It, was high in the air and appmtl‘mi quite small, but he could hear the engine distinctly. On Saturday night last lbw young; ladies nf the Minstrvl Shmv dncidm t0 ‘giVe the suldivr lmys :1 sm'inl PV- ening, and accordingly got up :1 dainty luncheon, which was served Wedding invitations and an-g nouncements in the latest correct styles of type and stationery, can! be procured on short notice and ati right prices at The Chronicle Of-g fice I Just take a glance at your label and see what it. says. If you have not. renewed, we’ll be pleased t» have you do so. ‘ The purest and best paint for in- side and outside workâ€"Brandram- Henderson. Sold by F. Lenahan. Lf Wu have anything to sell, put, Mlle ad. in The Chronicle and get quick results. Graham Advanced Method at Central Drug Store, Durham FREE EYE TESTING FINLEY GRAHAM, th. B. Over zoo Opticians throughout Ontario are now practising my system FARM. IMPLEMENTS and Repairs DAVID MADILL, Markdale, Ontario bv mderson paint. nan. Eyesight Specialist Kyusite High Schutz. 2pd by the using Sold 4 12tf 1 30tf ‘318 aiieson’s residence. The learned on Thursday they ould soon have to go overseas and received orders to leave for Owen Sound on Monday morning. :An eiijc'vyahle evening was spent, ’and the luncheon was appreciated. On Monday morning a goodly {number were at the C.P.R. station to witness. their departure. and they Eshowed a higher degree of happi- éness than those they left behind. ;We wish them continued happiness and a safe return after the final Quite a number from here were out to the Bentinek S. hill. north Of Allan Park. on 'l‘uesday night, to the hill-climbing contest with the McLauchlan and Chevrolet cars Both cars made the grade once, we are told, but failed to repeat in the second attempt. Just what object was to be gained from the test, we cannot understand. as the hill is one mass of stones, and soft gravel, and both cars stuck because they couldn‘t get a footings We weren‘t there. in time to see the successful trips of either car, arriving just a.“ the MeLaurhlan made its second at- tempt. but if. as one party said, the test meant anything. the Chevrolet was the better car. as. it accom- plished the grade easier. though we clnn't lhirk the pert]irn‘iance will be the means of selling many cars for any tirm. The test was the outcome of a newspaper enntrciwersy be- tween G. B. Smith, Ford dealer at Ayton, and J. Kalte and G. Francis, “V1717 suggests that they have the lam! ivilnughed and lot it, out. to cit- izw 11s tn use for rurden purpose; ["117 i(117:1.it seems to us, w.0uli be :1 good 01117, 111111 proper cultimtiun for a year or two would give the surroundings 11 more aesthetic ap- pearance 11ml 1711111111130 the value of the [_)I‘1'.1pPI't}'. Thv [mu'lumatinn that tU-mOI‘I‘OW ul'termwn b0 mm!“ a general clean- up day, brings a suggestitm from a citizen that. the town council have Hm town hall property cleaned up and put in better sham. He more- Mr. Matt. Beckett. License In-l specter. was in town-Monday to? [:l‘HSt‘t'lltt‘ alleged charges of vio-i latinn of the Canada Temperancei Amt by two residents of Glene 3:: against whom information had been: laid by the late Constable Arrow-l l smith. The evidence was not suf-l liciontlv clear for Magistrates Laid-i law and Young to make a conviction and the case was postponed toe await the evidence of Mr. Arrow- smith from his [)It‘SODt home in: Saskalthevvani. Jilin decision Willi be given as soon as the evidence is. :u’ailablo‘. . i E Misses Ella and Nina McFadden, Mamie Haley, Messrs. John Arnett and Lawrence McFadden, Spent :Sunday with Traverston friends. i Mr. and Mrs. W. Jacques spent ; Sunday at Varney. the Hanover agents for the Me- ‘Lauchlan and the Chevrolet, res- pectively. The Ford man failed to ShOW up. claiming the test would prove nothing, and after viewing the. hill, we believe he is right. lThe hill, however, has been climbed in a Ford by at least one Durham man. who says he made it before the stones had been raked off, and when it was in a much worse con- dition than on Tuesday night. I Mr. and Mrs. John McGirr spent Sunday before last with friends at Varney. Miss Weir of Cleveland is on an extended visit with Mr. Wm. Weir and other relatives. Mr. Binnie, of Erin, and Mr. White. of Shelburne, visited last week at Mr. John McGirr’s. Rev. Jas. Binniie, Parry Sound, \isited last week with his sister, MI 5. John Bell. S. S. No. 9 Sabbath school reâ€"op- ens Sunday, with Mr. W. J. Young as superintendent. Mr. Joseph Atkinson is among the farmers to enjoy a Ford car. Dear Friends,â€"It is with feeling of sympathy, mingled with pleasure, that we have met here to-night to spend a happy hour, as we often did before. Learning that Mr. Mc- Gannel’s health is'such as to induce him to make a change of climate, we sincerely hepe the divine hand of a \‘loing Providence, who doeth all things well, will soon restore him, and our prayer is, you may both return in the near future, benâ€" efited by the change. we canpot let you g4-» without trying in some small way to express our sorrow at your departure. You will both be much missed in the different spheres of life, both in business and social circles. By your helping hands and good advice you had aid- ed and rheered us at many times when life’s pathway seemed dark aazl dillirult. W'ords ran express but little. and we assure you both that we appreciate to the full your kind words and deeds and that they shall all he gratefully remembered by your many friends. Some of us may not have a more fitting Oppor- tunity’to tender our good wishes, so as a slight token of regard we ask you to accept this gift as a slight token of our remembrance of past friendship. Signed on behalf of your neigh- bors and friends.â€"Mrs. Samuel Pat- t«;:rs<m, Edna May Ritchie, Thomas R011. \Vm. Weir. DARKIES’ CORNERS Mr. and Mrs. Art. Hunt and fam- ily. and Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey, Allan Park, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Lindsay. Mr. 'Archie McDonald, and sister, Miss Katie, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Neil McCannel. The Red Cross workers met at the home of Mrs. W311. Weir an Friday. Twelve pairs of socks and six suits of pyjamas were sent away. The collection amounted to $5.65. An Enamel-Ware Safeguard. Enameled cooking receptacles can be saved from cracking and chip- ping, if, when they are first used, they are thoroughly greased with butter. ' Glenelg, May 8th, 1917. To Mr. and Mrs. McCannel. made by Miss Eliza Patterson. Short addresses of good-will were made lry Messrs. Geo. MoKochnie, and J.S. MeIlraith, of town. and Messrs. Jos. Atkinson , Wm. Weir, Reeve Mc- Cuaig, W. J. McFarlane and J. Ur. Wilson of the section and adjoining neighborhood. The following is the address :â€" at, his home on Tuesday evening lo my guild-by and g‘iVT‘ some expres- sinn 01‘ their kindly feelings. The :uldx'vss below was read by Miss Edna Ritchie, and the presentation As Mr. Neil McCanneI has sold his property. and intends leaving for a time at least his friends and neigh- lmI‘s efS _...S No. 9 and other places, in Hw number of 60 UP 70 assembled THE NEIGHBORS SAID GOOD-BY. Messrs. R. J. McGillivray, Fred Hurst. (THenelg. and Geo. Lothian uf rig-omnmt, are recent purchasers of Fnrd cars. Mr. M. K. Richardson. registrar, is nut. very well, and has not been over fmm F leshertog for the past three 01" four weeks. " The celebration advertised for the 4th of June. in Durham, has been cancelled. Mr. E; A. Goodwin, of Hamilton, was in town xesterday. Mrs. J. J. Smith and sister, Miss Isabel MacKenzie, are in Toronto this, wook. Tim New Discovery Hair Food used according to directions softens and nourishes the hair, restores dry and 'faded hair to its natural healthy color, making it glossy and fluffy. Relieves irritation, removes and cures dandruff. For sale at Maofarlane’s Drug l. tnI‘P. Pub 111» only by R. M. Brunt, Hanmvr. 5 10 2p D. W. Cameron is getting every- thing into shape in the creamex'y. The season's Operations will com- mence next Monday, the 14th. Messrs. Coburn and Boyle are the cream drawers for the season. meing that you are interested in an articlv that. is :1 real benefit I want, to talk to you about the New Discovery Hair Food. My 38 years’ experience as a barâ€" ber should convince you that I knnw something about the care and treatment of the hair and scalp. Mr. Wm. Nelson is getting into line for the erection of his new residence. Margaret Irvin, a little three- year-old tot, strayed away Monday afternoon and was found by one of Mr. T. Kirby’s boys, who was comâ€" ing to Holstein on an errand. She had gone about a mile from the house, and had passed through a large piece of bush and over a runâ€" ning stream near the rear of the farm. She is none the worse of her experience. Dr. Dixon of Chicago, and Erwin Dixon of New Liskeard spent last week with their parents. They left for their homes on Friday. Mrs. Mark of Mt. Forest spent Sunday in the village. Mrs. Nelson of Owen Sound was the guest of her son, Wm, lately. The I.O.F. and Patriotic Society have joined hands and purpose givâ€" ing a patriotic concert on Victoria Day. Good talent is being secured. J. D. Main of Waterford, came up to attend the funeral of his uncle, the late Wm. Allan. Last week’s casualty list contain- ed the name of J. J .‘Merchant, who had been wounded, and the follow- ing gay he was reported as having died of wounds. He is a former Holstein boy, and a brother of Miss Robena Merchant of ”this village. His brother, Melvin, has also been wounded. These young men en- listed at Prince Albert, and went ov- erseas a year ago. THE DURHAM CHRONICLE. A SHORT TALK ON HAIR CULTURE HOLSTEIN BRAUNDâ€"SKALBS ‘ ~ ' DIED. A quiet wedding took place at the i . ., home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Skales.‘ Backusâ€"At p hippen, baSk-i on when their only daughter. Ruth ‘Ihlay lst, Neeland Alvin, infant son Ellen, was married to Mr. David ‘ oi Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Backus. aged Cecil Braund, son of Mr. and Mrs. ' E. S. Braund of Brantford, the Rev. one month and ten days. A. C. Eddy officiating. The bride, -â€"-â€"â€"-â€"-â€"-â€"-- whowas unattended, looked charm-I ’PASTURE TO LET mg 1n a light grey French suit With hat to match and a corsage bouqueti About 20 acres, well watered. For of orchid, sweet peas and lily of the ! particulars, apply to G. A. Watson, valley. During the signing of the! . , , , , .R. R. No. 1, Pricevillc, or on the register, MISS E151e Pickering, cou- . 1 ,. . ‘ a sin of the bride, sang “Beloved, it is premises near McW11hams. “‘9‘ Morn.” After partaking of a dainty I a.-. .---. luncheon the bridal couple left for: a trip to Buffalo and other pointsi If You want and on their, return will be at home A ll A l "“7 in Brantford.â€"-Mt. Forest Confeder- ate. If the cup in which molasses is measured is greased with a little butter or lard, every hit 01' mohsses will come out. When Creaming Butter When creaming butter for cake making, try pressing it, through an ordinary pototo ricer. Much time and labor can be saved in this way. 4+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ éé§MM¢+++++M++++§W ++§+++M++++++*W -+++++¢++%+ ++++++++++ Spring Millinery §MRS. T H. McCLOCKLIN Even though prices have advanqed_in_nea‘1_-ly_everyl_line glgis ypar f- You are invited to visit our Millinery Parlor on Lambton St. one door West of Standard Bank, and inspect the array «3 models. we have secufed our millinel‘y StOCk for Caéh, at'the Oid Iiiâ€"08‘, and will give ‘our customers the benefit. We have this season an entrancing dxsplay of Imported Amer- ican and Paris models. To Save Molasses. The Newest and Best in American and Paris Models. 21y. DIED. Backusâ€"At Phipp‘en, Sask., on May ist, Neeland Alvin, infant 3011 0; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Backus. aged one month and ten days. Try '1‘. HENDERSON’S Phone II and Get Rig to Cal! QUALITY Bread, Buns and Cakes T. HENDERSON’S May 10th, 1917 in your Durham E of_ It, will pay Chronicle ads. House to rent office. House to school. Ap Mr. RUM Toronto. \V Mr. \\'. H. \\'II town Hm fur» pm Order the cm Miss [WW 1. Bank stall". Uvn day With 1101' [I Th4" I'ivv V? are reported '1 2 .30 110011 Mnthor's Day was special mrvica in church last, Sunday Beautify your 1 Brandram-Hende-q ,by F. Lenahan. If you haxe any thin‘ a little ad. in The CH get quick results. . The purest and 13¢ side and outside w Henderson. Sold by Miss Mcl’lumters, Vi the winter months w Mrs. Warmington. left in Dl‘uylon (m Friday Mrs. campm Islay Canmlu: from a fuming to friends. Mr. :1 \‘ilczlllfd SLI‘OQL. : Mrs. \\' interestin land, her worth Le 0dist chu VOL. 50-NO 1 \V‘ left romm Mr. T. 0. day night suit as UN. Estinmtes W Saturday. May of Shingins fr church. and I'qj Apply {In J. .1. Th0 l’uI‘i says: "In t‘ Vie had LU before we Highlander other side All M Inside of cutter will ] scriptions 0‘ merits, now requiring W Allan Bell. T’i' .mu Wedding imitati nouncements in tin styles of type and be procured on she right prices at Th! flee. Last Friday aftel claimed a general 0! a number availed th privilege. Unfortul tice was a little too who came to town v ed at finding the st; The triplet child Mrs. Frank Phelal now six months old, Mrs ored in receiving U at £1 ($5) each. T1 thriving well, and some. says The Du \VO NEWS 1m! "HUD onicle 11111 M are : tum ll 3'0 U! Amflx Port Arthus In these days ()1 H M aidl \Vh (N tw< city mcnt m h :ie won Id by F I] ll 1h om V011 alize ”N Smith mu 116. 1011 1m! ill iitic (i w l‘t M 1H