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Rom. E. LAIDLAW. who has been "8m?" the popular Michigan Central agent. benehts at the Grosse Ile station for the past? IQWSMP' three years. has been promoted to a} Noble 9' 390(1 position in the Detroit office of’ eanqu Assistant Division Supt. I). 8. South. ‘ the “9m erland. Mr. Laidlaw entered the well n service as brakeman on the main line; the follm in 1890 and was later advanced toiBe Crew passenger beggaueman. When the: Miss Jess. late P B. Brodie died. the residents. dart Mi .of .Grosse Ile sent a. big petition toi Lizzie Ll the railroad com'pany asking that Contfibllt Hr. Lnidlaw be appointed stationie'nen‘in “out to fill the vacancy. Since then 5 solo. Mi . It. Laidluw has made a mill larger: 14*“th limb of friends. by his kind Lndfvery M306 courteous discharge»! the duties olglrwin ga ‘Iil position and his promotion is,”T“ing no” "no pleasing to all who know: Short j hinw-The Michigan Wynndoue Re? delivered ‘pehlieen. [Mn Leidlaw is a brother' Leidluv, Ey_fla:fiuor Lnidlew a! the town. ’ Tunnel- ‘ was to have char‘e of the whole practice. We learn from an inter- view with Dr. Jamieson that he has no intention of leaving. Mrs. Jam- ieeon intends to go away for a year or so on eccount of her health. and this is probably the cease of the rumor. The Dr.. however, is here to stay, end our cotem needn’t dream of such luck for his party. OUR local cotem had a reference [at week to the eflect that. Dr. and Mrs. Jamieson were intending to leave sown. and that Dr. Macdonald THE Dnndalk Herald has put on a new heading and added some new type which has decidly improved its mechanical appearance. W'e under- stand a new power press was recently installed. but the modest editor failed to mention the fact or we failed to see his reference to it. We congrat- ulate Brer \Iclntyre on his enter- prise. A Cimxum was‘ficently made in the proprietorshio of the Shelburne Economist. the proprietor. Mr. Smith, having sold out to Mr. Claridge, whose column of Hits and Misses and other racy articles gave character to the paper. We wish the new man success. and feel confident the neusy little weekly will lose none of its former attractiveness. \m 'rmx SALE. â€"â€"Mrs. Arrowsmith 03ers her household goods for sale by public auction on Saturday, May 2ndy No reserve as the property has been disposed of and the proprietor intends luaving town shortly after that date. See bills {or particulars. James Carson. Auctioneer.â€"-2 Bonuses \VANTED.â€"Four gentle- men can be accommodated with board and lodging in a comfortable private residence. Apply for directions at. the Chronicle officeâ€"ti. Tm: Rev. George Miller, of Varney, will preach in the Methodist. church, Durham, on Sunday morning and evening. and an Zion in the after- noon, Ax interesting article. from “The \Voman on the Farm ” is received too late for this week. but it will keep till next without being disinfected. E(,:ONOMY sees nothing wrong with the prices because they’re honest. No big profit charges at. Peel’s Shoe Store. ‘ Tm: Rev. Wray R. Smith will preach at Varney, Vickers and Allen Park on Sunday at the regular hour {or service at, each church. “'19 can fill your orders on latest atyles in braids. fruits, flowers, hats and all millinery trimmings.-â€"â€"S. F. Morlock. Losr.-â€"A Twenty Dollar American Gold Piece, valued as a keepsake. Liberal reward on return to this office. tf. Ir you want. to get a cream separ- ator you will be wise if you examine the National at. Barclay 85 Bell’s. CARPETSâ€"AU pretty patterns and good values at 250.. 28c., 38c., 48c. and Bio. a yd. at Grant’s. mer shii't W‘iBCâ€"fit 50c., and white muslin waists at $1 and 81.50 ~they’re beauties-vat Grant’s. BEFORE you buy your cook stove call and examine Barclay . Bell’s stock. Tm; ladies say the muslins and prints shown by H. H. Mocklor are the nicest. in town. To Bastâ€"House and Lot. Apply to John O’Donnell.-â€"-3 FARMERS, [want your butter und eggsâ€"4i, H. Mockler. BOY wanted to learn printing, apply at this Ofice. 04 THE/1’50 DURING THE PAST WEEK FOR CHRONICLE 35.40588. Local News Items 37‘ Shon impromptu addresses were [delivered by Dr. Jamioson. Mr. W. ,Lfidlaw, Mr W. Conner, Clothing Traveller, of. Mt. Fore“, and Mr. Hggey, Grocery Traveller. of Brant- -., ----...u5 JvuIl‘ "larva. VIZ” anus B. Crawford, Miss Jessie Munro, Miss Jessie Laidlaw. Miss May Saun- ders. Miss M. McCreary and Miss Lizzie Lauder. Miss Margaret Gun contributed no small share 'to the entertainment by a spirited piano solo. Miss Limin and Miss Jessie Laidlaw acted as accompanist: in 9. very acceptable manner. Miss Maud Irwin gave a spirited reading on “ Taking Up Carpets.” ‘ On Monday evening last the Odd- fellows had a successful At Home in their cosy Lodge Room, and never in any of these social functions was there manifested kindlier feelings. ' Of the gentleman portion of the party *only Oddfellows were present, but each member had the privilege of taking two ladies with him for the evening. About nine o’clock the hall was well filled. and Brother Burrows, the Noble Grand of the Society, Opened the exercises by a neat little speech, in ‘which be welcomed the visitors and gave an outline of some benefits to be derived from Oddfel-l 1 lowship. Being a lady’s man. the Noble Grand appeared at his best and encoded a vet-v cordial welcome to the visiting ladies. Well rendered solos were given by Lbs Lollovg'ing young ladies. viz.. Miss A very sad accident occurred last Saturday at the Cement Works by which Mr. Angus Cameron. an arm ploye in the packing house. had the misfortune to lose his left arm. It seems that abelt was being put 0 way that we are unablle to explain. The rope caught round the unfortu- nate man’s wrist and a sudden jerk. i severed the hand completelyofi. Dr. . Macdonald was soon on the spot and' the wound was temporarily dressed. Subsequent examination showed the muscles of the forearm were bad~ 1y lacerath and the house so badly brokeniamputation was deemed ne- cessary just below the shoulder. The! operation was performed by Dr. Mac-I donald, assisted by Dr. Gun. chloroo ‘ form being administered by Dr. Jam-r ieson. The misfortune is extremely,‘ sad as Mr. Cameron has a delicate! wife and three small children depend-f out upon him for support. ' DR. BURT will be at the Middaugh House, Durham. on Wednesday. May 6th, for consultation in Eye. Ear, Throat and Nose cases. Hours, 12 to 4 p. m. LADIES try us for sheetinga, pillow cloths. tickings, curtains. bed spreads. table linens, towelings, all goods for the home, our Specialty.~â€"H. H. Mockler. ‘ FOR SALE-«Pure bred Jersey heifer calf got by best, milk and butter strain obtainable. Pedigree complete. â€"-F. PEEL. tf. fl.â€" WHY do peoplewlire to shop in H. H. Mockler’s store? It’s because it is a pleasure to examine his goods. and his prices are a surprise to all. binder, mower or steel hay rake you can have one by leaving your order with Barclay Bell. A FEW nice houses and lots in Dar- ham. and a. few farms that must be sold. Arthur H. Jackson, Dur- ham.-â€"-â€"4 H. H. MOCKLER’S suitings, hats, shoes, neckwear, and shirts, are the most up-to-date that can be shown. WE guarantee t‘o give better values in trimmed hats from $1 to 35 than are shown anywhere.â€"S, F. .Morlock. to begun boring operations th or early next. v! VAPVUU 18 week NOTHING but first. class new goods at rock bottom prices at H. H. Mock- ler’s. WHERE did ion got that buggy? I got it at Barclay Bell’s, one of the famous Tudhope’s. MONEY at 45,70. MacKay do Dunn Durham.-â€"-tf. FOR SALEâ€"A Good working mare, apply to Wm. RITCHIE, Edge Hill. tf. FOR footwear with beauty and wear go to Peel’s GRANT’S ha‘ve some pretty ging- hams, prints and dress muslins. NOBBY trimmed hats at popular prices at. S. F. Morlock’s. Oddfollows’ “ At Home." new story, “ When Knighthood R. B. KEELER SON IF YOU want a. Watch, KEELERS’ is the place to buy it. Also buy your SILVERWARE from them end one money and get the bent goods that money con buy. Watches Watch makers Jewellers Opticians and Engravers. Specialist: Eye, Ear, Throat and Nose Will be Keelers’. . . Late Assistant Roy. London Ophthalmic “08.. Eng.. and to Golden Sq. Throat. and N036 Hos. April 22.--tf. lptl. N April 18th, a Two-vear-old Bay __ Mare (Jolt. strayed from the premis- ‘23 of the mgderslngnedtlgot 32. Con. 3, E. G. - - “\a. “any“ JJUU 0’9. UU“ o 0’, D. ‘1. R.. (iienelg. One white hind fout, dark mane and tail. binder “ill be rewarded by communicating with owner. Lunch being over and dishes sto w- ed away, the chairs were set carefully aside and (or a time there was a general go as you please until the small hours began to grow to quite a size. flow of soul had been fully disposed of, a tasty luncheon was next in or- der. and in this part of the program every one seemed fully to participate. Big Jewellery Store. ford. Ye Editor was also called upon and tried to make a few remarks. Miss Arrowsmith, who spent a few months with her uncle, the late Samuel Arrowsmith, left Tuesday morning for her home in Maccles- field, England. Prior to taking pas- sage on the “ Canada” May 9th from Montreal she will spend a few days with friends in Mt. Forest, Toronto and Montreal. During her two visits here she made many friends. Rev. W. Kettlewell. of Mt. Forest, preached two very practical sermons “here on Sunday last, morning and evening. In the afternoon he took the appointment at Zion. Rev. Mr. Smith took his work at Mt. Forest. Messrs. H. Catley, Pete Calvert, Bert Gibson. J. Koenig. B. Siebald. J. Wright, W. Canifi. J. R083. R. H. Ainley and Alderman Boos. members of Garnet Lodge I. O. O. F., Mount! ForeSt, joined the brethren here on Sunday to attend service in the Pres- byterian church. If your Wutch or Clock is sick Keeler can make it tick. v v'vvvâ€"‘â€"â€"-J' Mr W. Congexl, of Mt. Forest, traveller for a Hamilton Clothing House, was in town Tuesday on bus- iness. Mr. Wm. Hopkins, of Hartney, M snitobs. left about a. week ago for his home in the West. M r. Wm. Calder is recovering from a spell of sickness, and expects to be able to go fishing on Saturday. _.â€"â€" "7-.qu . Mr.’ 'George Stineâ€"on: of Berlin. is spending a few days with friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. Will Moore. of Flesh- erton, gave us a ‘lgrief call_h£onday. THE coma AND 0 MING or m: r033 IN THE no H or APR/1.. People ALSO becauge we can save you money on everything you buy in our line. AVE the Jewe‘ lery trade of this town. \Vhy? Because the) are Practlcal EXCLUSIVELY. at the Middaugh House last Wednesday of each month. from 2 to 6 p. m. DH. Gill. 8. BURT. DURHAM, 0NT., THURSDAY, APRIL 30. Colt Lost. WM. KENNEY, Edge Ilill P, 0 IN GREAT VARIETY. Know _‘__v_ --...., r-wwwuv‘ VJ VIIV yuuuus, Rev. Mr. Farqnhsrson. His dis- conrse wss based on the words: H A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there iss friend that Sticketh closer thin a brother.” â€"-â€"Prov. 18 :24. The elucidation of ‘the the theme and the application made gave evidence of much thou ht and caeful preparation. The Bsnd ed the procession rendering choice ss- cred music. About ten or twelve of the brethren from Mt. Forest were present. making totsl society sttend- ance about fifty in sll. In connec- tion with this serfice, snd growing partly out of it s specisl set of kindness by Mr. Fsrqnhsrlon is de- serving of notice, but we really be- lieve the reverend gentlemen is not snxions to advertise his goodness in the public press. - ' On Sunday morning last the mem- here of Grey Lodge No. 169, I. O. O.F. sttended service in the Presbyterinn Church where a very approprinte sermon_was_.preached by the pastor, Just as I answered “ Them’s my sentiments too,”I turned round to look at the Genius but found he was gone. From a distance I heard him say, “Mm on the Street, you hove some deuced small people in Dur- ham even yet." “These,” said the genius, “ are the five vocers who cast their ballots against the By-law. and now they have gone 03' to dwell by themselves and because the domain they occupy is so large they got lost in the wil- derness and are trying now to find their way out ” “ \Vhat meanest,” said I, " those five moving figures on the top of that needle point.” not the genius gave me supernatural power of vision. a new scene unfolded itself before my eyes. “ I see,” said -. _,_ - --- HNVV-M’Uo “ this is all even so, and now they’re leveling down the mountains and filling up the valleys and changing the whole face of nature, and no man knows what the end will be.” Ami the genius said, " Yea, verily much haw they been uoiug of late, and now no power can hold them hacx. l‘hey fixed up the Opera House to the pink of perfection, so that how the 11mg might sit therein, smoke his Havana in comfort, and have no fear whatever of the large raiudmps [ailing dowii on his bald “ That,” said 1. “ is a great. move, and the Town Fathers are showing great. wisdom." The mu thou seem.” said he, ‘° will soon be no more, for the Town Fathers have been talkmg to Jack .uuuneu about cutting 011 the hog’s back and putting it in the hollow m trout of mlly Landlaw’s new ms:- deuce.” er and sum seriously, " Man on the b‘treec, wake up, casc thme eyes eastward and tell me what tnou SBLb‘t.” “ Surely,” sand I, “ the people of Durham are wise to give such a large vote in favor of the By-law, and if they continue in this way for a few years more a great city will replace the small hamlet that we now inhab- 15 ,7 In front of Morlock’s I came to a halt. and seating myself on the curb stone with my feet hanging in the ditch, I fell into a profound con- templation on the magnificence of Durham and the gigantic wisdom of its voting citizens. As I was here airing myself, buried in reverie, and enjoying the flitting phantoms of the vapid hallucinations. a genius, with aJew’s harp in his hand, stood img mediately behind me. Putting the in- strument to his lips he played one of those entrancing strains that makes one forgetful of all mundane sorrows and transfers his thoughts to a re- splendent future. “ Yea verily,” said I i. Oddfollom at Church. Vision of the Man on the Street. in response. Spring . . Suitings J.J. HUNTER About Sugar New Linoleums THE 008' STORE 0H "IE .08? OORHER. Granulated Sugar, $4.15 per 100 lbs. by the barrel. $4.20 per 100 lbs. New Carpets and Curtains, new Laces, Embroideries and Dress Ginghams. $1.00 PER YEAR.