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AUCTION SALE farm stock and im- plements, on Tuesday Dec. 22nd. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock sharp at lot 10, con. 6, Glenelg. Thos. Cook proprietor; Geo. Noble. auc- tioneer. Tm; PRICEVILLITES are getting up a local concert to be held on Tuesday evening next. Dec. 15th. to raise funds in aid of the Public Library. There will be a. lot of good talent and the object is a worthy one. A TEACHER asked a claés to give a verse of Scripture to show that it is wrong for a man to have two Wives, when a. boy answered, “No man can serve two masters.” \VITIIOUT any efiort on our part to forget some things we omitted last week to record a number of news items that would interest many of our readers, amongst them being the return of Ben Sharpe who spent two or three months in the great prairie province of Manitoba. of which he now speaks very highly. Though he has not decided to go \Vest Mr. Sharpe feels there is lots of room for him, with no danger of being crowded out. Unlike many others Mr. Sharpe is quite modest in his remarks and admits that he saw very little of the vast unsettled North \Vest. “SINCE POSTAGE came down to two cents. I hardly ever write a post card,” was the remark of a business man a few days ago. A litter cer- tainly looks more like business, and business men generally pav more at- tention To letiers than tney do to car-(ls, Good stationery neatly print. ed gives a business man prestige that he utherwi~e would not have. and though it mav cost a little more it pays in the long run; Many of the more prOgressive farmers now are g0- ing in for having their envelopes printed which is a move in the right direction and saves expense and an noyance in having uncalled for letters returned promptly without going to the dead letter otfice. We can fit you out at this ofiice cheap. IT’S A GREAT XL‘ISAXCE to hnv'e ton many pockets. Moss men have a dc zen or more and evmwo-e stuffed full of something we’ll no: say what The other day an advertnser came in with his change of ad and after searching: every pocket and hole about his whule parauhmnalia. hr ,‘had to Sit. dOWu and write out a. new one. This isn’t' much worse than {ten happens the editor for the same .eason. that. he’s overstocked with ‘. kets that. contain verv httle of 3 value. This week we got. aschool Mn. and put it away caudally. so carefully that we haven‘ t. been ‘ofind it a-iince'. and when the ‘ ~ - name we confess we .v ds her repdrt left out see an angry wo- d make as safier LOSTâ€"In Durham on Tuesday Dec. 181:, alady’s hunting case gold watch, \Valtham movement. Finder will be suitably rewarded by returning it to this office. Tux; Durham Manufacturing Com- pany Started a ‘night gang of lathe operators this week owing to the rush of business and the difficulty of turning out machines fast enough. More experienced men are still want.- ed. The Oxford Cream Separator on which they, are spending their whole time at present has already come to the from, and gives excellent satis- faction wherever tried. THE Model School Examination commenced yesterday, Wednesday, and will close on Monday or Tuesday. THE BAND or Home will give a con- cert next Friday evening. December 11th, in the Presbyterian church. A good programme consisting of drills, recitations and singing will be reno dered by the children. also music by Mrs. Newton and a Chalk Talk by Rev. Wray Smith will add to the evening’s entertainment. The con- cert will begin at eight o’clock and a silver collection will be taken at the door. GATHERED DURING THE PAST WEEK FOR CHRONICLE READERS. .\.\' addition is being made to the moulding: room of Smith and Sons foundry to be used as a general store room. The building is of frame 36x 40 feet and the work is under the supervision of Mr. McLeod, of Owen Sound, who came down here a few weeks ago on a visit and struck work at once. The frame is now up and demonstrates Mr.McLeod’s ability as a framer. Jack Saunders is his right bower and between them they’ll get the thing done in good shape. Local News Items VOL. 37-440. 1916. FOR SALE.â€"50 Shares of one hun- dred dollars each of the National Portland Cemefi'r. Company. Limited. Apply National Trust Company Lim- ited. 2?. King St. East, Toronto, Liquidator of Atlas Loan Company. DR BROWN, specialist in diseases of eye. ear, nose and throat will be at. the Knapp House, Durham, Saturday December 12th. Eyes tested and ac- curately fitted with glasses. Hours 1-6 p. m. AUCTION SALE.-â€"Farm stock and implements. at. Lot ‘26. Con. 6, N. D. R... Bentinck. at. .‘duloch. on W'ednes- day, Dec. 23, 1903. Everything: must be sold as the proprietor has disposed of his farm. 12 months’ credit. 6/3 off for cash. John FoSter, Proprietor. Robert Brigham. Auc- tioneer. AT THE REGULAR MEETING of L. O. L. No. 632, held on Wednesday of last week the following officers were elected f01 the ensuing: year: \Vm. Ritchie, \V. M.; Jas. Staples. D. M.; John Williams Chap.; Thos. Stinson, R. S; John Moffat F. S.; G. Moore Treas.: John Staples, D. ofC.; Hugh MacKay. 1st committee man; Peter Hill, 2nd committee man; \Vm. Storry, 3rd committee man; John Collier, 4th committee man; Robert Noble. 0th committee man. THE first of January is drawing near but so far there is little or no talk about municipal matters. The silence may be suggestive of satis- faction with the present council or of indiflerence on the part of the elect. ors. During the past year consider- able improvement has been made on the streets, and we are sure the new bridge must be appreciated by every citizen. It was a dire necessity, and though it cost considerable money the general feeling is that we have a erood substantial Structure that will u u need to be replaced for many gen- erations. The foundation work to all a ppearance is first class. and we think she Stratford Bridge Company made a good job of the superstructure. A larg“ amount' of sidewalk has also bean added during the past summer which adds ver‘y materially to the appearance of the town and the con- veriiehce and comfort of the citizens. Provision has also been made for a limited amount of street lighting and on thelwhole we do net see that much fault‘can'be found with the present years? council. ‘ A SUBSCRIBER enquires if there is any law to prevent citizens throwing dirt and garbage of all kinds on the streets of the town of Durham. In some instances the deposit is so thick as to interfere with loaded teams coming into town. Personally we know nOthing of the matter, but the enquiry is pertinent as filth of any kind left exposed is a menace to the public health. Just in this connect- ion we mar refer to another filthy habit which should be frowned down in good society Man v people seem to imagine that hot air registers are put there for spit. boxes. and never miss THE Lacrosse Club Entertainment takes place in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, Dec. 15th inst. They have secured the services of that splendid organization which were here in September lastâ€"â€"the Gauthrie - Morton - Anddison combin- ationâ€"who will give an entirely new and up-to-date program. This companv have just returned from a tour of Michigan Where they were enthusiastically received in every town visited. Popular prices will prevail. Seat sale at Darling’s Drug: Store. an opportunity of using them for that purpose when within reach. Spitting, any way is none too clean a. habit. but when it comes to spitting into a hot air register there is no sen- sible person but must conflemn it, not only because of its filthiness. but of its unsanitary influence. There is no doubt but consumption and other diseases receive an impetus from such dirty practices. A. O. U. W â€"-â€"All the members of the A. O. U. W'. are reSpectfully re- quested to be present at the next regular meeting, which will be held on Monday evening the 14 inst. THE School Board has decided to add another teacher to the sraE and have secured the services of Miss Maggie McKenzie for the new room. BRICK WORK on the Hahn House is again in progress and should the week prove at ail favorable in will be com- pleted in a few days. THE ELECTION in North Renfrew will be held on the 26th in5t. and af- ter that date we’ll be in a better con- dition to give the results. DOX’T forget the Big Credit Auction Sale this Saturday at Keeler’s see bills. Dox’r forget, the lacrosse boys’ entertainment on Tuesday evening, Dec. 15th. The Chronicle from now until the end of 1904 for One Dollar. A swell line of TOILEI‘ CASES, SHAVING SETS. etc. PURSES and PIPES at HALF PRICE. Watch them go. THE council met on Monday night last in regular monthly session for the transaction of business. The Council was all present except the Mayor in whose absence the chair of honor was filled by councillor J. L. Browne. A number of accounts were passed. the Laxnbton Street bridge accepted, and a By law passed through two readings askino- for $4 - 000 to liquidate the debt incurred in the building with the same said by law to be voted on at the time of the Municipal election in January. The Deputy Returning officers were ap- pointed as follows:â€"John Smith, \Vest \Vard. polling at Pascoe Saund- er’s shop; Clifton Elvidge. North Ward. polling at N. Kelsey’s resid- ence; Jowph Burnett, East Ward, polling at Town Hall. returning a pocket book containing forty dollars (eight fives) lost somewhere between Russell’s store and the Middaugh House corner on Wednesday afternoon December 9th. May be left at this office. P. MOINNIS. Has struck the Town with the great- est cargo of Christmas goods ever landed in Durham, and has dumped them off at NOW Keeler’s ., . . BIC! JEWELRY STORE R. B. Keeler 8’ Son "’ 7’ILL BE GIVEN TO THE PARTY returning a pocket book containinr: Slap Bang LEADING Watchmakérs, J ejwellers, Opticians ' .and Engravers. Miss Lick M. A. former teacher in Classics in the school here, is in town visiting and intends to remain for a COUple of weeks. Mr. Sheppard, assiSLant principal in the Model school has accepted the principalship of the school in Mild- may. Miss Maud Hill, of Grand Valley, is visiting her sister Mrs. John Keys. Mr. Norman McIntosh was in Mt. Forest Saturday to see somebody. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hunter, of Winnipeg are in town on their honey' moon. Mr. M. Ritchardson. M. P. of Flesherton, was in town Monday. Mr. \V. Barnhouse, Flesherton. gave us a call yesterday. THE GOING AND COMING 0F VISITORS IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. People We Know Save Your Dollars SANTA BLAUS DURHAM, 0NT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1903. Watches, Clocks, Jewelery and Silverware. $10 Reward FOR G REAT BAR- gains in by Buying Here. 409- Rocky Sahgee‘n \VE regret to learn of the serious illness of Mrs E. W. Limin. who underwent a critical Operation on Monday last under Dr. Teskey. Toron- to. assisted by Drs. Hutton, Jamie- son and MacDonald. The operation was quite a success, and we hope that a few weeks will restore the patient to her usual health, and from what Dr. Hutton the attending physician tells us we have good reason to be- lieve she will soon be all right. Miss Johnson. a very efficient nurse from Fergus has been secured and is high- ly prized by the patient. A certain colored preacher was holding a meeting in a large tobacco barn in a rural district in Kentucky. An empty tobacco hogshead was pressed into service as an elevation upon which to stand while delivering his discourse. Warming up with his subject, he soon became excited. and throwing his arms into the air above his head, and elevating one foot, he exclaimed: "De righteous shall rise and de wicked shall fall.” At the word “fall” he brought his foot down vehemently noon. the head of the h0gshead. and like a flash it gave way and he dropped out of sight, be- ing short of stature. Amid the pre- cipitated uproar he reached up and grasped the chime of the. barrel and drew himself into view, shouting. "Bress de Lawd, dey shall rise again!” I say unto youâ€"his business is over- stocked, the seats on the corner are all taken and the whittling places are all occupied, It is better to saw wood at ten cents a cord than Whittle at a whittling match and abuse the government, My son, whilst thou hast in thy skull the sense of a jay- bird. break away from the cigarette habit. for 10! thy breath stinketh like a glue factory and thy mind is less intelligent than a store dummy. Yes, thou art a cipher with the rim knocked ofi.â€"Roller Monthly. My son. follow not in the footsteps of the loafer, and make no example of him who is born_ t_ired, for verily ician, Dr. Hutton. of Court Dur- ham, No. 446, C. O. F. Gentlemen.-â€"I beg to thank you warmly for the kindness and sym- pathy you have shown to me and my family during the illness of my hus- band and at and since his death. I highly appreciated the beautiful wreath you sent, the care and kind- ness you extended and the prompt- ness with which you have settled my beneficiary claim. This reflects cred- it on yourselves as individuals and on the noble order you represent and I hope you may long be spared to continue your good work, and that your society may always flourish. Gratefully yours, MRS. T. NOBLE. we regarded our deceased brother. Under such circumsnances human sympathy be it ever so well express- ad is merely lifeless words, and our feelings to you and your family are best expressed by pointing you to the Almighty Father who has promised to be a husband to the widow and a father to the fatherless. Signed on behalf of the Lodge. THOMAS STINSON, Rec. Sec. JOHN WILLIAMS, Chaplain. \Ve are looking forward to another pleasant and profitable evening in the Bentinok Baptist Church on the 22nd when the S. S. will hold their annual Christmas tree and entertain- ment. THE Women’s Mission Circle of Bentinck Baptist Church held a pub- lic meeting on the evening of the 4th inst. After reading of Scripture by pasror Pineo and prayer by Comr. D. McLean, the following program was successsfully carried out:â€"-Severa1 sslections of music by the choir and a solo by Charlie Pineo. Readings by Mrs. Alexander McDonald and Miss Marion McLean. DiaIOgue. “Little Mission Helpers.” A Missionary Catechism, and Recitations by Miss Julian McLean, Miss Campbell, Miss Ida Pineo. Miss Kate McKinnon and Mrs. Pineo. 1‘0 officer_s membexs and Qourt Phys- DEAR MADAM. At this time when Providence has seen fit to remove from you a kind husband and from us a well beloved brother, we. as members of L O. L. No. (53:2, wish in some way, though it must neces- sarily seem inadequate and unsatis- factory to express to you and your family our heartfelt sympathy and testify to the high respect With which M ite boxes were opened which with the offering amounted to $0.95). Durham, December 9th, 1903. MRS. TIIOS. NOBLE, BENTINCK BAPTISTS. The Loafing Business. ONE WHO WAS PRESENT. Card of Thanks. Condolence. [4V '0‘ S4 s22 '74? $1" 1A" v4? :4 7 m. ’0.- ’IA‘ 2v . $4 _ The Celebrated Tiger Brand Unshrinkable Underwear. The best in make, fit. and finish. Every garment guaranteed positively unshrinkable. Call and inspect this brand. A nice range of Mufflers and Scarfs at 50c, 600, 90c, $1. 00, $1.10 and $1 ‘25. They are quick sellers. Gray Undressed Silk Lined Kid Gloves at $1.50. Tan and Choco- late Dress Kid Gloves, two-buttons, at $1.00. Fine Mocha. Gloves in gray and Browns, fleece-lined, at 850, 900 and $1.00. Pewny’s are the Kid Gloves that carry a. guarrantee with every pair. Price $1.10. Fine Mocha Mitts. fleece-lined, at 90c and $1.00. To see them is to have a. pair. J.J.HUNTER§{E THE BUSY STORE LADIES’ FINE KID GLOVES. MUFFLERS AND SCARFS. I4? '0‘ .84 bQV us Amza 95 “mm [4? “xv/A 14v '0‘ S4 I4? '01.. ‘3’] l4? 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