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DURHAM CHRONICLE \Ve wish all a hapm’ New Year, and trust that the same unmarred harmony may long continue to exist. between Tm: Cnnomcnn and its staff. In conclusion permit us to acknow- ledge our own short comings in having done the things we ought not to have done, and leaving undone the things we ought to have done, yet a constantly increasing subscrip- tion list is a positive assurance that an haven’t been so bad as we might. have been. This in the first issue of the 20th Century. And this week we begin a new volume' of Tun CHRONICLE, though we are not quite certain as to the date of Volume 1. No. l, of in. ”per under its present name. This, at all events, is the beginning of its 35th year of publication, The Durham Standard issued its fit“ number on the 19th of February, 1857, nearly fourty-four years ago, its founder being S. L. M. Luke. the pioneer Journalist of this part of the country, and perhaps one of the best known men in the Countv of Grey. He is still in the land of the living. and makes regular visits to the old town with which he has been inden- tified since its beginning. Though not so young as he used to be, he has awonderful vitality. and looks no more like dying now than he did twenty years ago. ed. Mayor Laidlaw appeared on the scene and was given the chair of honor, and made a neat little speech from the text “ that Varney Xmas tn. val always the greatest event that took place in those parts; that E: Victoria was the most honored 1 ll the enpire, and that General is the leading man in the most "a: all] of the world.” Sec’y I.” Wilkinson, in modest manner ‘ ”voice, road the report of I“ “I m and prosperity for Rev. Mr. After running the Standard some eight or ten years it went out of existence for a short time, a few weeks or perhaps a few months, when Mr. Robert White, (now Editor nnd Preprietor of the Dnntille Gaz- ette. a bright clean spicy sheet), instituted 'l‘nn CHRONICLE on the old lubrcription list of the then defunct Durham Standard. Our knowledge 0! events in chronological order are n little mixed here, but we know a. pnrtnership existed for a time be- tween Mr. White, mentioned above, and Mr. Johnston, who is at present in Toronto. Next came the well remembered A. H. N. Jenkins, who held down the editorial chair-for afew years, when it was subsequently purchased by Mr. W. J. Mitchell, now Editor and Proprietor of the Clinton News. Record. apaper twice enlarged and otherwise improved since he took it in hand. Jnlt as the Varney Church mem~ born are happy in the Divine gift of 1900 years ago. so they delight to lathe the little folks hoppy with ficmponl gifts. and every year the 8. S. pupa-on for Xmas night two I.“ loodod trees, and this year was no oxuption. By 8 o’clock Superin- tendent Aldred hcd every thing nicely amused and the Church was crowd- While we thank our readers, ad- vertising patrons and public general- ly for their assistance. we must not forget our noble staff of correspon- dents, to whom we owe more than a more debt of gratitude. They are all jolly good fellows, and the harmony that has alvvays existed amongst us makes it a pleasure to reflect on our {our years of fellowship. Four years ago we made our bow to the public, and with fear and trembling entered our career as a localjournaHsL \Ve have had our ups and downs in that time, but through the forbearance of our readâ€" ers and the kind patronage of busi- ness men in our advertising columns we have managed so far to keep our head above the water, with what success we muat leave the public to judge. Ever since taking the paper, how- ever, we have been more or less hampered {or space, and eleven months ago we made an enlargement which necessitated a vast amount of extra labor. but we believe the change has been satisfactory to our reatleis. a matter which afiords us much grat- ification. The increased labor forced us into increased expenditure, and to keep pace with our work we had to purchase a more modern, awifter and bettor press. Again we are often crowded, and hope shortly to make another change which, we trust, will be regarded as an improvement by the thirteen hundred families to whom the paper is making its weekly visits. JUST A WORD T0 IRE PUBLIC , W. Irwm, Yancy Christmas Tree, JANUARY 3, '1901. -‘ww‘ “0.!” tor and Proprietor. dinners, wedding dinners and other dinners his friend Rev. Smith, indulg- * ed in during the’ day in‘ I) way that. i made your Varney Cormorant nearly 3 die of envy. Then followed anumber 30f recitations and singing by the school. The Rev. Wray Smith was i looked forward to as the big man of , the evening and he certainly did ac- ; quit himself in an able and very en- ;tertaining way. Reciters from a distance were Mr. Gilmore and the . .‘Jisses V. and M. Cornish. On this ;occasion all three excelled. The i singing was by Miss Jessie Laldlaw, : Miss Watson and Miss Sirrs and a lcouple of little blue-eyed warblers, McCalmon and Stewart, also sang fsolos. The choir was in fine trim and sang well as also did the child- ren of the school. Miss S. Burnet l presided at the organ while Miss i Laitllatv sang and Miss \Vilkinson . for the clfoir and school, in fact the ' Scholars acquitted themselves so well that we are inclined to think she must ,have hml a hand in training them. er. Wm. Allen was called on for a ; short address before closing. Varney people all wish to hear him because ithey know he will in very few min- ;utes emphatically denounce what to 3his mind is the gigantic evils of to- : day and also tell some good stories. ? The distribution of presents and sing- ? ing the National Anthem brought the " meeting to a close. Proceeds $28. THURSDAY. Our best wishes for every member of the Menagerie and every reader of the Chronicle is thut.they may be in Heaven ere this new century goes out of business. We weren’t lazy, last week, Mr. Editor, we were simply overfed. This week short. rations are being served out. Mr. Ross on the 8th has had his house all boarded with matched lumber. "l‘is much cosier since. again, the three former are working over at Uremore, while the latter are on the mountain peaks of Mulmer. All are in the employ of Mr. John Jardine, who is having a busy win- ter. The Christmas Tree Concert given in Zion on Xmas Eve was a Splendid success. Two trees were fastooned together and most prettily decorated, but better still were fairly drooping with choice gifts. The pastor, Rev. Wray Smith, made an excellent chair man and we’ve rarely heard a better program than was given. The wee chaps made their first public orations and fairly convulsed the house. Mr. Asa Robson never recited better. (He is about to leave for Duluth Com- mercial College in a few days. Asa is a brilliant youth.) The singing was sweet and the recitation of a high order. Santa Claus was a noisy chap. but got through his work fast. Proceeds 816.80. The young people were all nicely coupled. Tali. ligngturo jg on everyAbog 41! the “ab. Miss Cora Taylor, of Cherry Grove, was the guest of Miss Carrie Gwen¢ wood dux Eng Xmas week and Johnnie was so happy. Messrs. Will Jack, James Allen, Will Banks, \V'ill Kerney, Jim Bart- ley, mnl Steve Couper were all home lrom their Numbering operations for the Xmas holidays, but. all are away The party given by Mr. Tom Glen- cross and his sister, Miss Mary. to the newly wedded couple on their return was one of the larges: and most enjoyable ever known in the neighborhood. M r. and Mrs. J. Mills. of Dornoch, and several members of the Stewart family ate their Xmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. John McNally. Mr, E. \V. Hunt’s home will be a joyous one on New Yeats. Mr. and .‘Jrs. (jrcorgc Young, of Detroit, are there, so is Miss Lizzie Hunt, of Durham, and others are going to help to celebrate the day. Dave leaves on Monday on a visit to Oshawa. relations. "l‘is rumored that his brother Will has bought his farm. Misses Mary and Maggie Delaney were home from the Queen City for the {estatl days. The post. office is a brighter and livlier spot when they are around. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Milburn, of Morden’s Corners, celebrated Chris- tmas at; the home of Mr. Geo. Pears. 311‘. David Kerney’s sale last Thurs- day was a splendid success. A big good-humored crowd were there and bidding was brisk. Auctioneer Noble has a. “ taking wav ” with him. Miss Lucy McNally is up from To- ronto for the holidays at. the old home on the (3th. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dodds. of Ber- keley, with pretty wee Katie, Spent Xmas at Mr. Wm. Firth’s and took in Zion’s Xmas Tree entertainment. Miss Maggie McGechie, of Galt. is visiting |hcr sister, Mrs. James Nelson. Messrs. Paul Nelson, Jr., and Will are up from Dumfries for the old home merry-making and feasting. Miss May Robson is home from Euphrasia and leaves this week for her new sphere of work at Corinth, Bentinck. Mr. Ronald Martin was elected trustee in S. S. No. 5 at the annual meeting. He’ll make a. good one though a bachelor still. TRA VERSTON “my “4.0- Many were the regrets and expres- sions of sorrow heard last week when the sad news came of the death of Mr. Henry Honess. of Manitouwan- ing, but for many years a much re- pected resident of the village where he carried on a tailoring business. He leaves a widow and one child who have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. Many are the callers these days at the office of Dr. Smith to see the plans and specifications of their new church. Tenders are to be received up to Jan. 14. The election of Co. Commissioners is not exciting very much interest here. Brigham is generally consid- ered to be a man of sound judgment and merits a second term while Mc- Kinnon is considered by Dornochers to belong to them as his boyhood was spent in the vicinity and he still re- tains a strong hold on the feelings and goodwill of the ratepayers of this section. Miss Fee, of Varney. is a welcome guest of her sister here during the festive season. Mr. Geo. McIntoeh received at severe gash in his ankle while fitting on en exe, which will lay him up from active work for a. couple of weeks. Home on Sunday evening came Mr. Will Ledingham. from Vancvuver. B. C. where Will has spent a little over a year. Messrs. Jas. Ledingham and A. Hughes each disposed of the timbers of their swamps to Mr. P. Lawrence, who by his energy is giving the village an air of industry and activity On Friday evening last the Presby- terians held their annual Xmas tree which was pronounced by all to be the best yet The building was crowded to the doors with an orderly and at- tentive audience who enjoyed a rare musical and literary teat. The pas- tor presided and in a pleasing manner called out the varied program of singing, recitations and addresses, to particularize any of the numbers would be unfair, but the singing of the choir was pronounced excellent. A pleasing part of the program was a presentation to two boys, Geo. IIay and Reggie Moon, for a perfect recital of the Shorter Catechism. A tree gleamimg with presents was disposed of to the delighted scholars. The proceeds amounted to $27.50. At. the nnnnnl school meeting the retiring trustee, Mr. J. Brodie, who has filled thnt pooition for the past nine years wee re-eleoted for another term. OMiss Minnie Robinson nrrived home last week ftom London where she has spent. the last couple of years. The Hanover fire was plninly visi- ble from here. Miss Sarah Johnston and Miss Ettie Douglas no home for the Xmas holidays. Miss Johnston will get to the Ottawa. Normal School at its commencement. J om: JOHNSON. WM. DERBY. WM. VICKERS. Mr. McCormick was taken by sur- prise aud thanked the boys and girls for the present before him, and regretted his departure from them. He enjoyed his work and stay amongst them, and would carry away pleasant recollections of the scholars and friends of S. S. No. 3. He wish- ed them all a happy New Year and success in their studies. V 9â€". our Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Brodie, on the 17th of December, a daughter. School closed here on Friday, the 2lst. The scholars and friends pre- sended the retiring teacher. Miss Hawkin, with a glove and handker- chief box and stable looking-glass, accompanied with a suitable address. to which Miss Hawkin made a suita- ble reply. Miss Hawkin proposes attending the Normal School for a term. To D. MCCORMICK, ESQ. DEAR TEACHEu,-â€"We come to-day with a little present from this school to you to let you know that we love you and appreciate your labors with us for the past year. You have been firm but kind. You have set us a good example of manliness, goodness and temperance, as well as anxiety for our progress in learning and good manners. We are only sorry that we needed any correction, and that you are going to leave us so soon. but we wish you great success and happiness wherever you may go. Signed on behalf MS. 8. No. 3, Bentinck: . The Governor’s Wife a Prison- Ginâ€"Mrs. Z. A. Van Luven is the wxfe oi the governor of the county jail, Napanee, Ont., and was a great sufferer from rheuma- tism. When the best doctors in the com- munity and " specialists " failed to he!p her, she buried her sceptism of proprietary remedies and purchased South American Rheumatic Cure. 4 bottles cured henâ€"42 T0 cm A mm 1] on DAY. Address and Presentation. Sold by MacFarlane Co. VAN DELEUR Cresolene, for you breathe it. There’s nothing in the world equal to it for stopping these tickling coughs; and it’s so pleasant. too. For asthma, cronp, bronchitis, catarrh, and whooping cough, it’s the great remedy. 10 Jain-{Yes-‘lene is s it! by druggists everywhere. ‘ \'.i_n.i-C.r solrn”.ou'.fit, including the Vaporizer and .nmn. which sh MM 135! a life-time. and a bottle of .r. 501 ne. complete, $1.50; extra supplies of Cresc- ;:c' 25 cents-and 50 cents Illustrated booklet contain- g .iys’icians' tes'imonials free upon re nest. VAPO- 1.. (I mourns «$0., 130 Fulton St., New ork, U.S.A. Did you met have that little tickling sp tin your threat? Felt as if co 1 d a‘moct touch it with yourhnget didntit? How ' hard )on tritd to teach it, but couldn’_t ! It 5 easy with Vapo. The ratepayers of our school sec- tiou met at the schoolhouse on Suturday and decided to delay the building of a new school for a short time. A number of our young people attended the marriage of Miss Nellie McKenzie, Dromore, to Mr. William McKeclmie, Hopeville. The cere- mony took place at Mr. Geo. Haw’s. Swinton Park, where about 150 guests had assembled. Mr. Sam. Parslow, of Swinton Park, called on relatives in this part on Friday. Favored with afine night a large crowd, excellent eating, a lively pro- gram and an entertaining chairman, the Sunday School of the Centre church had a most successful soiree last Thursday night. Tea was served from 7.230 to 8, then Mr. }eo. Binnie mounted the platform and acceptably introduced the program. Revs. Cam- eron, of Dornoch, Farquharson and McGregor, of Durham. Editor Ram- age, of the Review, Messrs. C. McKinnon, and T. McFadden, aspir- ants for municipal oflices, Prof. Ke-we-ta-ke-zhig, a skilled Indian musician, and the Durham Baptist choir. All contributed to make the evening a most enjoyable one. After the usual votes of thanks to the visitors, etc., all went home quite happy. There was asocial the next evening for the young people and children. A good time was again spent. Proceeds altogether amount- ed to about $28. The majority of our male sex have their brains based on rubbers and socks at the present period. Constipation can never be cured by the use of salts and similar weaken- ing and debilitating purgatl'el. Dr. Chase’s Kidney-Liver Pills not only cause the natu‘ral action of the bowels, but so strengthen and invigorate them as 0 enable 'them to regularly perform t elr functions without the aid of medicinen. One pill a dose. 25 cents a box, at all dealers. William and Will are walking, still they are getting a determined look that suggests success in the end. Anyone wishing to have a success- ful bee should have it either before or after our publlc examination, and we think the promoters should have thought of this. The head aches, then is dizziness, weakness and {firmness of vision. pains in the back, sxaes and limbs, the ac- cumulation of wind and (as on the stomach, pains and fullness in the re- gicn of the stomach, tad dcpression and despondency of splfl'tl._ One of our young men attended the wood-bee of Mr. E. Earnest on Friday. Constipation, or inactivity of the bowels, is probably the cause of more distress and suffering than any other organic derangement. Once the boweb: are constipated, e kidneys become clogged, the liver orpid, and the atom- ach and whole digestive systom com- pletely interfered with. There was a two days’ promotion examination in the schol before it closed. In answer to an urgent telegram. Mrs. Brown went to Duluth last week where her son John is danger- ously ill with appendicitis. We un- derstand there is little prospect of his getting better, but we hope he will pull through all right and soon will be home breathing the health giving air of Glenelg once more. Messrs. James R. and \Villiam Wilson are home for Christmas. A merry Xmas and a happy New Yeal. “" ‘*0.v-<.__. Qatari-h and Golds Relieved in 10 to 60 Minutes -â€"Unc slmrt puffimhe him-uh 1hrnmrh the h‘mwvr sumfiivd “Uh t‘élCh bleath through the blower supplied withench hOltle of Dr. Agnevx's ('ntzu‘rhul l‘uwder diffuses this powder over the surface of the nasal pass- ages. Painless and dehglm‘ultnusc. It lelicves instantly, and permanently cures catarrh, hay fever, colds. hmdache, sore throat, tonsilitis and deafness. 50 cents. â€"4x Gafisfipa‘ted Bowels. Recommended and sold by Macfarlanc Co. Druggists, Durham. Dr. Chase’s Kidney-Liver PIIIS. Sold by Maclfilrluno 5' (‘u BOOTHVILLE. BUN ESSAN. NOW WC “IV. {full 19d com-A FOR THE FARM we here Deering Harvesting Machinery, Maxwell Binders end Mowers, Chethem and Snow-bell Wegone. Cer- riages and Buggies of ell the very best. makes. FOR THE HOUSEHOLD we have the Bell Pionoo and Organza. Woodstock Orgono and Pianos. Raymond Sowing Mochinoo, a full line of McClory’s Stoves. Halott Cream Separator No dairy is complete without e Malott Cream Separatorâ€"the best and easiest handled sepuretor in the market to-day. REPAIRS of all kinds constantly , kept on hand. Call at the new premises s few door. south of the Middsugh Houses Shop open every nfternoon. NEW Pumps AND Remus. DIG, DRILL, CURB, RIB-CURB, PRESSCUBB WELLS. All ordara taken at. the old sand nwu' McGowan's Mill or at Shop at Clutter Smith’s Foundry. All REPAIRING promptly and prop- erly attended go. “JV. 0. COMM. Lower Town, Durham ALL WORK GUARANTEED at “Live and let live” Pawns. W. GUTHBIE. â€" BLACKSIITH. T. MORAN, Pumps. Pumps of all Kinds, Blacksmithing ! W. D. CONNOR ORSESHOEING A SPECIALTY. Shoes made for all kinds of diseased )r deformed feet. A CALL Soucrmo. Mill Streetâ€"In Rear of Caldor’s Block. Lower Town. Durban I BEG LEAVE T0 INFORM MY CUS- TOMERS and the public in general tint I am prepared to furnish Galvanized and Iron Pipâ€" ing; Brass, Brass Lined and Iron Cylinders. General Blacksmith. plate line of Farm and Domestic Inplemenu and Machinery. Scumers. Turnip Plows, Sewers, Cultiva- tors, and in fact everything the farmer needs. Having movod to our now stand a few atop: south of the Middough House. we no pro- parod to do buolnou better than over, nod u. the lowest figures ond best terms. Pumps from $2 upward Manufacturer of And Ocular in â€" l tmd' m'tho’ general ubuc that he is reputed to do :11 ind. Blacksmit in; ut one price (0311. Factory made Shoes, 250 cash. Hand nudes Shoes. 30c. Setting. -â€" -â€" 10c cub. THE undersigned wishes to in. timnta m the renal-Al nublic GEORGE WHITIORE, 0. McKINNON. AT OLD DURHAM FEEL THE SHO FEEL THE SH {’1‘} *‘k‘k‘lfi‘fikifid’ : “EGAN I‘T'ITXH ii From Head to Invest Your Money Where Will Money CO. for Zola: and Diseases of «tam Parker’s Drug Pure Norwegian Cod Live Dr. Budd’s White Pine end 'I‘nr, 25c and I Wintere’ Instant Cough Cure. 25¢ a bottle. Syrup Hypophosphitesâ€"nn excellent preps! monary and wnstiug diseasesâ€"40¢ a bottle. Oil Emulsion, a reliable remedy for corn general debiliry, large bottle 40 HATS AND CAPS in all styles and! consistent with qutlity. OVERCOA'I‘Sâ€"Dandies for $10.00, you want, them. ‘ SUITSâ€"The very best for the man Styles. FOOT WEAR--\len's, Women’s; Boots, Shoes. Overshoes, Rubbq UNDERWEAR-- You must see it 1 quality. 1 GENT’S FURNISHINGS â€"Collars. 4 fancy shirts of' high quality 0.1 PRISM BROO‘RII’SB ALWAY AND GUARANTEE SA'I‘ISE flio re hr dividend bone of its esimblo feat: Surplus profits may i «kinnl_ inveaunent. The “vantages of p. ducted with a large mum-n VII“ the “luvegatoyk _lj‘un¢_l ‘1de A _ Ban. of $59 “119' M‘mméd Cot-(min wat- a ht Flu ' ""1“”!th “Fund" is a oomlplll hm and null investment“ of It is invested in the Stall tie. u “sud on the leading RI The following num- “and” pdd to lnvesturs (In ad. exclusive of all charge..- ‘Thtrty dayc‘ none. . MCLA ‘~Q~% b~e~<§ THE INVE’ Toul No matter 11¢ mug); Gather she wand m socks and \\",alm fleed stout stub-p11 a combiua beat fun on We have t sizes. Th to l‘ ‘16 13 17 114 l6