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' ill. Hum” \IELDRL'M, of Eugenia, 10! many years Statlon Agent,” ”Flasherton, died very suddenly at his home last week. F08 SALE Four 1'0qu Durham bolls. two‘ grade bulls. and one three- ycsr old mare. ~â€"-JAS. BELL Glenelg, Nflkdale P. 0. I W1??? *‘mw ".L. U~lus ‘ i 3 This 0! chox’ce tomatoes 25c at. N- 0. I. J. McKochnies'. Vol. 35*! ' In, TKOMAS COLLlsmx,:of S S, No. ‘Glonelg. is doing his duty in cul- ting u love for the beautiful. interior of the school has been de recently and now the walls domed with a number of appro- pictures that cannot fail to in- u feeling of patriotic loyalty , the minds of the pupils. Donut the pictures just added he our late Queen, Rev. Dr. Byer- g . , the lute Hon. Sir John A. Mc ~ D‘neld, Sir Olive! flown. The Fu'hâ€" “ 'm of Conledaretion, The Battle of Purduberg unda number of where '0 like the idea. and its extension 1m“ much town-(ls the develop- L - '“t of u much sounder Cenudieniem CASH [or 36 inch r‘ry furnace wood It Peol's if. Stun OATSâ€"Fifty bushels of Im~ proved Ligowo can; for sale. Samfie at this otfice Apply to Wm. L.‘ Dixon. 10' If), con 22, Egremont, Dtomore P. O. “3 pd. NEW prints. new gingham?! and “teens at N. G. .1. McKechuie's. A IBETING of the Directors of the Public Library will be held in the Bending Roan; on Friday evening DELâ€"On wasdav. Feb. U, 1901. between Durham and Hay wards Falls a: sum of money. Finder who leaves the money a‘t this otfice shall receive hundsome reward. Mn. 'l'nus. Danny. of Sharlow, N. D.. writing Feb’y 20th and enclosing renewal subscription. says the win- ter has been so mild out there that it was unnecessary, up to that date, to put the stuzk in even at. nights. CLOVER seed is firmer â€"buy now at luciutlanes’ Drug Store. gg'romoln. is also ill, and in consangu- Inca her daughter. Mrs. John Clark. of Toronto, is home to attend her in bar sickness. WE regret to learn that Mr. nnd Mrs. Philip Eva are sariously ill at prespnt. both suffering {min a severe “tack oi Bronchitis. 'l‘heir daugh- ter, Mrs. John Lawrence, Sr., of AT the close of the business meet- ing in the Gleuelg Centre Baptist Church on Thursday evening last the lumber: and friends of the Church vaunted their pastor, Rev. W. Mc- Gregor with a purse of twenty-two 'Collars in cash as a mark of eateem for urvicee rendered. The pastor we a fitting reply. All liabilities hing previously paid, the act. was all the more appreciated. NI. \Vlll'l‘l-I. of Kleinlmrg. the old- est inhabitant of Vaughan, and probnhly the oldest resident in York County. has recovered from the Stroke he wins afflicted with shortly before Chriumas. Mr. White is now able to be out again at the advanced age of [04 years. Mr. White is an uncle of Mr. Thos. McGirrs. Tm: Rolormers are to hold 3 Con- vention hereon Wednesday, March 6th. at 1:30 p. m. for the purpose. if deemed opportune. of nominating a candidate for the local legi~lature. By the way we didn’t print the bills but through the generosity of Secy Romano he presented uspwith one to tong up in our otfice. It’s there, right in the front window. Nothing Icon about us. The Hensnll Observer makes the following reference to Mr. Charles Ryan, of this town. who is attending Boron Collegesâ€"W Mr. Charles Ryan a student. at Huron College. London, and son of Rev. Ryan. who built St. Paul’s Church. took the services there on Sunday last with great acceptance to the congregation and credit to himself.” SCHOOL SECTION No. 12 in rejoicing this year in being the recupient of a dopartnmontal Diploma issued by the Iinister of Bducotiou and counter- oignod by Inspector Campbell for ex- eozlonz 'condition of school grounds. “hoolihoou. lurnituro and equip- mm. We congratulate the section â€"-vâ€" . OI iis oduicatiorlial enterprize, and topo‘thu many other: may merit tho “In. distinction. 83.8 Peel’s window for snaps. LOCAL NEWS. We hvo our: good value in stlo Lima. W9 have a good 0.0-le blanched “um. 52 inc-tum with. 251:. 72 inches wide for“. a line bleached at 53c. and an extra goodpne lot we. rra good value in Table ‘3 . r- havr a gum! one-half ’n. 333 im'hom with! 251'. 7‘: for 40". a thu- bleached at , 'xtra “undone for MK. J; . c. L. GR‘N'. '3 . . -;- «a .-.'c_-k__~J¢_;k_ adj SEED OATSâ€"For sale, Whnte Siber- ian and Danish White. Apply to JAMES \VA'I‘SON, lot 13. con. 3, Nor- manby, Varney P. O. 3 pd. BARRISTER MCCAUL will be at the Commercial Hotel, Priceville, on the second and lust. Tuesdays of each mom!) from 11 a. m. to 4 p. m. tf. I‘m: Queen in Queen Esther wore a diamond penduut vaiued at over 8500. Mr. Milligaq, of Saunders, Lorie . (.30. having kindly loaned the jewel (or the occasion Snuoon ERTER‘I‘AINMENTâ€"At S. S No. l, Normanby. on Friday evening. March 8th.--.Â¥laggie McCaunel, Teach- er. New wspring suitings have arrived at. N. . J. McKechnie’ s. DOS’T forget the Skating Carnival and Races this Thursday evening. MESSRS A. H. Jackson and J. A. Hunter are visiting the Cement Works at Cement. City, near Jackson Michigan. Dr. Jamieson and about twenty M. P. PS. intereswd in the the Cement Works here are taking a trip there also this week. - ALL wnnter goods below cost.-- Peel, the Shoeman. CARR’S Cough Cure cur'es colds. Every Lottie fully guaranteed.â€" Macfarlanes’ Drug Store. WE are pleased to intimate that Barrister Davidson has an agency for the British American Fire Insur- ance. With 8. F. McKinnon of Toronto. President; J. J. Long of Cullingwood, Vice-President. and an exceedinglv strong Board of Di- rectors our popular Barrister should do a good business. The Oratorio of Esther was render- ed here on Thursday and Friday evenings of last week under the auspices of the young peeple )f the Presbyterian church. About seven- ty-tive or eighty costumed characters took part in the performance, and the panoramic views presented in different stages of the play were in- deed pretty. Preparations for the event have been going on for the past three or four weeks under the direction of Professor Tanney, and considering the magnitude of the task. and the short time in prepara- tion, the oratorio throughout was Well rendered. Miss F. Black acted the part of Zeresh, and never before did she appear to better advantage. As the partner of Mr. J. A Hunter who took the part of Proud Haman. 'l‘he farewell scene, where Hatnan and Zeresh had to separate preparatory to the {miner’s execution on the gal- lows he had erected for .‘uiordecai, was the most touching thing in the whole play, and during the rendering of the little duet, “Farewell, the hour has come.” the parting couple had the true image of deSpair pictur- ed in their sorrowing laces. Miss Mmfarlaue was Queen, and a better choice would be hard to make. Dignified, unassuming. e. rnesr, con- vinang. and with a clear. sweet voice she possessed the necessary qualifica- tions for the central figure in this sacred play. Mr. A. W. H. Lauder acted well the part of .‘dordecai, his prayer for success. to our mind, being his best. effort. Mina F. Meredith did the part of Mordecai’s sister in a masterly mam nor, as did also Miss Gun, who assumed the character of first Maid of Honor. Barrister Telford was a kiugly looking King. but. wasn’t. quite at home, perhaps, in his new regal paraphernalia. Mr. Wm. Bamago madea good High Priest, and sang his part Well, as be always does. Barrister Davidscn maie a good beggar. Mrs. W. Buchan shone out. well as a Prophetess. and Miss M. Davidson and N. Meredith acted well their parts as Persian and Midinn Princesses respectively, Amongst the little tots who made a brilliant showing we must mention the names of Lilly Rae Harris and Hazel Caldwell. the Queen’s pages. while nothing could be sweeter than conduct of Vivian Crawford. who represented the child of Zeresh. As flower girls, Katie Belle Black and Margery MacKenzie did their parts splendidly and were loudly applauded on retiring from the etege. The boys’ and the girls’ choruses were well given, ' end the time was excel- lent. Miss B. MecKenzie, who acted ‘as accompanist throughout the whole performance. deserves the highest comnnendetion. Pew could hove tek-. on her place. Everything peeled ofl nicely, and everyone did well. SE! McKechuies’ change of ad. The Esther Oratorio. Up to Tuesday afternoon of the week before her death she was en- gaged in her regular duties as teach- er of S. S. No. 9, Glenelg, a position she assumed at the beginning of the year. Owing to sickness at the parental home she was boarding with her uncle, Mr. Samuel Scott. in town, to prevent contageon to the families in the section. On the afternoon in question she did n0t feel well and left the School a little before the ap- pointed hour little thinking it would be her last day’s work on earth. Stricken down apparently with la grippe she took to her bed. Next morning there were signs of fever, but the temperature never rose much above the normal. Medical aid was in attendance but the case was a very singular one. changing intoa sort of paralysis of the throat which prevented the swallowing of medicine or any kind of nourishment. In this paralyzed and comatose condition she remained until Friday evening of last week when she seemed to rally alittle and gave hope of recovery. but about tive o’clock on Saturday morning she died very suddenly. short Illness. Little did we think last week when writing of the serious illness of Miss Maggie Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Scott, that the Angel of Death would come so soon. and pluck her away from her loved ones. yet the summons came on Saturday morning about five o'clock. The deceased young woman was only a little over twenty-eight years of age, a bright. intelligent, unas- suming and Christian character, with apparently many years before her. Claim A Clover Young Teacher In the Pctson at Miss Margin! J. Scott. AM A Intellectually, the deceased was a clever young woman. and one of the best teachers in the South Riding of the County. During her professional training at the Ottawa Normal School she took the lead in her class, and at the final examinatian succeeded in capturing the Gold Medal awarded for the year. She was also a clever reciter and reader and on this account was chosen from amongst her class- mates to read an address of welcome presented to Lady Minto. A few weeks ago the deceased young lady was apparently in perfect health, but she contracted cold which rapidly developed into galloping con- sumption. and in twelve short weeks her young spirit took its everlasting flight,death occurring on Wednesday of last week. During the last hours of life the whole family was present. Kate, Mary Ann and Jeannie all hav- ing returned from Toronto to witness the sad event. It seems that every family at some time or other is destined to bear its share of trouble. and only last week the heavy hand of aflliction was laid on the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Staples who mourn the loss of their daughter, Emma. a promising young girl of seventeen years of age. The remains were interred in Dur- ham Cemetery on Monday last after the preaching of an appropriate ser- mon in the Methodist Church by Rev. .‘Jr. Smith, assisted by Rev. Mr. Farquharson, to a full house of deeply affected and mourning friends, many of whom. men as well as women were unable to restrain the feelings of sorrow. The whole community mourns the loss and enters into sym- pathy with the bereaved parents and relatives in their hour of trouble. While Mr. and Mrs. Staples are sorely bereaved at the loss of their dear daughter they find consolation in the sympathy shown them bv many friends. and neighbors who stood by them in their hour of troub!e. and to whom they wish to express their heartfelt gratitude for the kindness. The remains were interred on Fri- day afternoon last. at. Trinity Church Cemetery whither theywere followed by many Borrowing friends, relatives and neighbors. The CHRONICLE ten- ders its sincere sympathy so the be- reaved family. The town was thrown into a feel- ing of real sorrow on Tuesday morn- ing when the news passed round that Mr. Win. Gorslinu had died during the night. Some of the citizens knew that he was suflering from a severe cold, but very few had any know- ledge of its serious character. On Monday evening late, a few had learned that the Doctor had given up hope for his recovery yet like many other similar reports it was thought he might still survive. The cold was contracted, we are told. while attending the Stanley McKecwn Brown lecture a little over a' week before his data. Though medical aid wa's called in. pneumoni: Durham, Ont, Thursday, February 28th, 1901. THE 6311 BEAPEB. EMMA STAPLES. WM. 00381.13 E. The deceased was of United Em- pire Loyalist descent, and was born near the Bay of Quinte sixty-eight years ago. For thirty years he was engaged in the teaching profession. having taught at Walkerton, and in the townships of Sullivan, Brant. Bentinck. and a number of other places. Forty years ago he was married to Miss Matthews, who still survives. He came to Durham twenty years ago. last November, and being a man of more than ordin- ary intelligence, fearless in the ex- pression of his opinion in upholding the right, and possessed of the ability of graSping clearly all public questions, he was soon elected to a position at the Council table where he spent a number of years serving as Reeve and Councillor. For the past four or five years he has occu- pied the position of town Librarian, and was successful in almost heading the poll at the last election for town Councillors. He joined the English church from conviction about thirty~five years ago, and ever since has been a loyal and devoted member, and we believe a true consistent Christian. against whose life no man can find fault. He was Superintendent of Trinity Church Sunday School at the time of his death. In Politics the deceased was a Conservative, with the ex- ception a year or so when he threw his influence in with the Patrons. In this as in every other line of his life there was no uncertainty as to where he stood. was not to be warded 03 and death followed as a. result. We may say in conclusion that we voice the feeling of every intelligent citizen in referring to the (leceased gentleman as a man of the highest sterling character, and one of the most useful men in the whole com- munity, The vacancy caused by his death will be hard to fill. In the Horticultural Society, of which he was Secretary, he did nearly every- thing that was done. and we believe he did everything well. It was the same in connection with the Mechan- ics’ Institute, and last but not least we believe that during the last three years he had amore intelligent graSp of Council matters, and a better ac- quaintance with municipal law than anv other man at the Council Board. Though he had his peculiarities he was scrupulously honest and uni- versally respected. We regret to lose so valuable a citizen. Pm AND Box SOCIAL.-â€"-A Pie and Box Social will be held at the Ebe- nezer schoolhouse, on Friday, March 8th 1901,- commencing at 7 p. m. A good program is being provided. Admission 10c. Ladies flee. God Save the King. REPORT has it that. Mr. Allan .\|c- Dougall intends removing to Desboro. During their five or six years lesi- dence here Mr. and Mrs. McDongall have made many friends who will regret. to learn of their intended removal.â€"Chatsworth Banner. Just as we go to press we learn of the death of Mrs. Hugh MacKay of this town, which occurred this Wednesday morning, after an illness of three and a half months. De- ceased was fifty years of age. and up to the time of her recent. illness, heart trouble, was healthy. strong. accive and industrious. She was formerly married to a. Mr. 'l‘eliord by whom she had five children. Seventeen years ago she was mar- ried to Mr. MacKay, and as the result of the union leaves three children to mourn the loss of a kind mother. The bereaved husband has our sympathy in his sad loss which he feels so much. The funeral takes place to-day, Thursday, at 10 a. ll). Holman BLOCK - - LOWER Towx Furniture warerooms. Sbcwcli s; Mam. The Furniture and Under taking business formerly Carried on by J. A. Shewell will henceforth be known by the firm name of Sin-well 6t Lenahan, a partnership having been formed for the transaction of business. Old Guatomers and new ones are respectfully requested to call and visit us in our new Show Rooms in the McIn- t) re Block, next door to the Bank, where we will be found night and dny to cater to the wants of all. sped“ ”I19“ § Q g I. 7"..me C § s During the Holiday Seaons MRS HUGH MACKAY Miss Lewis. of Mimico. is visiting at Mrs. Arch. McKenzie’s. Miss Dick. is in Toronto this week attending the Millinery opening. Mr. W. L Dixon, left Tuesday morning for the PloviucialStock Sale at Guelph. Mr. Murphy, of Quebec, timber merchant. spent Saturday and Su 11- drw in town Miss Maggie Caldwell. of Ayton, visited her mother, Mrs. Jas. Laurie, on Saturday last. Mr Geo Johnston. of Flesherton. was in town last Friday, and gave us a call. Mr. M. Ellis. ol Holstein, was a caller on Friday last. Mr. Robt. McCracken is in Owen Sound on jury this week. Mr. \V. 1). Mills, agent for The Imperial Life, is taking a forced hol- iday. being down with La Grippe. Mr. 'I‘. R. Whelau is able to be out again, after a couple of weeks con- fiuement to his bed. Mr. and Mrs. J. Whittaker, Ceylon, spent Sunday with the latter’s sister, here, Mrs. Robb. Douglas. Miss Maude Whelau, who has been quite ill for some time is non recov- ering as rapidly as we would like to see her. Mr. 's'. A. Armstrong. of Flesher- ton. gave us a On“ Monday. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Rowe, who were married in Guelph last week, have taken up their abode in town. Mr. Lock Elvidge is recovering from his recent sickness. but will not be able to do much for some weeks yet. Mrs. W. A. Armstrong and Miss Amie Meredith, of Fleshernou, at- tended the Queen Esther Oratorio here on Friday night last. Miss Marion Gun had the misfor- tune last week to meet with an accident by which she had her wrist broken. Mr. Samuel Arrowsmith is round again after being confined to his home a few weeks nursing a couple of broken ribs. Mr. Thompson, representing Law- son Jones, Drug Sundries. London, Ont., made a successful business tour of the town Monday. Mr. Stanton, of Quebec, a traveller, spent Sunday in town. Being ac- quainted with Rev. Mr. Smith, he attended the Methodist church Sun- day evening and delighted the audi- ence with a couple of sacred solos. Mr. Robert Austin. of Simcoe, is visiting his sistei. Mrs. (Rem) Wray R. Smith, who has been quite ill {or some time but is now improving. Mr. Geo. Sumpton, of Allan Park, will leave in aeouple of weeks for Dauphin. Manitoba, where he intends to remain for acouple of years. or perhaps permanently. His father, Mr. J. 11. Sumpton. has been out there in business for the past four years, and we are pleased to learn is doing well. George, we understand, purposes going into business. and the least we can do is to wish him suc- cess in his venture. All partiesiudebted at the Hard- ware Store. previous to the lat of January. 1901. will confere a iavor by settling their accounts at once. as money is required in order to give you bargains.â€"â€"W. BLACK. In all CUDCCiVilblO designs are here. If you knew how cheap artistic wall paper is at our store. you wouldn’t let those rooms go another season with their old wall covering. Freshen them up ; it,ll cost you but little, and means lots of comfort. Stocks of Wall Paper I Drowns 1nd Booksellers. - Durban. MacFARLANE CO. PERSONAL MENTION. Notice. *GGG'fiifififimfiifi'flé‘r‘éfiw vé‘fiéfi I : Just Received: A large consignment of Also a. large range of J. J. HUNTER. . 6: J. Hunter’s Shining: and (lottonadcs Prints and flamuzlcttcs The Busy Store 0n the Busy Corner. at mill prices. $1.00 Per Year. «mac-w: ss-acwcwrw 4~ NEW PRINTS \k' Male. 24" at. a.- Take time by the fomlock and buy \‘our print:- and shirt!!! now. IN" gr! me mmlv :m “hie ynu Imu' mm. W.- Imu-ni¢-.sp.nxrrnn uvrum'u puma and good Nullw in Shil'lings.