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DURHAM CHRONICLE It would never do to tell the electric 1 light people that everything is just 1 right. Of late, however, there has '_ been very little complaint regarding 1 the service, so far as we knew; We do ¢ think, however, that the service could . yet be improved so as to be more sat: isfactory to producers and consumers alike. The introduction of meters would diminish to a large extent the amount of the electric current consum- ed and the saving incurred in this way would permit of a more extended use of the electric lighting system. As things now are. the users allow the lamps to burn when not at all needed. An all night service to most users is taken advantage of and the lights are allowed to burn when there is no need for them. If every user was charged 1 for the exact amount consumed, and this is the correct thing to do. there would be a saving in every household. Lights would not he left burning when there was no need for them and many homes would install a greater number of lights than they now have. The price paid for the installation and the installation of lights in many homes that cannot now be supplied would be also a benefit to the producer while the turning off of the current when not. in use'would be. practised by the user as a matter of economy. By the intro- ductifn of a system of measurement the present. equipment of the. Company could be made to serve so many more than it now doc s, and the paying only for what you get‘would result in satis- faction to the consumer. The cost of installing meters would be a. big initial cost to the producers who would likely have. to put. them in, but this cost,it seems to us, would soon be overcome by selling the meters outright to the consumers or renting them at a fair price per month. For convenience comfort and cleanliness there is yet no light to be compared with electricity, and it is our opinion that others would have them if they could procure them on a bases by which they would be able to economise if they so desired. l TAKES. BEST I’RUL‘I'R‘XI‘HJC. Elm/mam, Bang-1101111, New Ont, Good Luck, Steele’s 11111‘)1"(.)\'ed Wes’rbul‘y, Mag- num Bonum Kangaroo, Hartley’s and Skirving’s Yellow Flesh, Cowhorn, Greystmu}. (31mm Top and Purple) T01). Sugar Basis Dwarf Esxux Raina. 2‘.11\\'z1,\'s 96 Improved Leaming '2‘: Comptons Early, E _;.j Mammoth Southern sweet“: ' WHERE did you get that“ picture framed? At A. Bell’s. He has a. large stock of picture moulding and you don’t. have to wait. long before you get. your picture framed either. His place of business is next door to T. Swallow’s ‘Barber Shop. FARMN WSEEDS it’lacFarlane 62 Co. Turnip Seed Druggis‘is and Seedsmen. W IRWIN. Edito: and PrOprietor. All the popular varieties of ~4 â€"l DURHAM, J UNE (5, 1%? FARMERS ELECTRIC LIGHTING. rdvn SUQNIS :1 Spw'izllity. Msn kept in Stuck. :1 stutcvss. (Swedes) ALL T H E and Ma 11,2615 “Vanderbilt": would have made as quick a trip its her friends predicted had not her engineer been afraid of overheating her boilers or chafing her wheels. [L is all rightas ibis, and peo- ple who want to grumble will be so good as to hold their peaceâ€"New York Herald. , The weather for the past, few days i has been more favorable to vegetation, than any we have yet seen, Our crops look admirably well when compared with the backward season. Our County Council have imposed a tax of £100,000 to assist in making the Central Railway. How will our anti- gravel road men of Bentinck relis this new addition to their taxes which they so much abhor; no doubt they will be f1u°ther pleased, when they learn that their Reeve and Deputy Reeve voted in favor of the measure. We would heretofore have made some remarks on this project, but felt satis- fied, on measuring the strength of parties interested, that it could not be passed. But in this we were disap- pointed, for the men we most relied upon to oppose it actually voted in favor of it. ‘ 'The Hon. E. P. Tache has been ap- pointed Crown Lands Commissioner. Several forgeries have been com- mitted on the Canadian Banks. The “Vanderbilt” has disappointed those who expected her to make one of the crack ocean passages, and the “Niagara” has succeeded in crossing the ocean in something over eighteen days during fourteen of which she was under sail and steam. \Ve under- stand that the astonishing volocity of the “Niagara” is explained by Captain Hudson’s very proper dread of losing his spars: we have no doubt, but the \Valkerton can now boast of being a county town through the untiring zeal of Mr. Joseph \Valker. We mention this to Show how much may be per- formed by an influentlzd and active 1118.1] . Hostilities are expected between Spain and Mexico. Agemsfnrthe Standard :-â€"M 1-. Bryce Milk-15. Durham, Mr. R. \Vylie, Owen Sound Mr. \Vm. Umnpbell, Hztysville, \II. ‘ .".l Rowe, Paisley. Mmksman‘s Home, by Thos. Knox, villugcnf Johnston, nine miles from mex Sound. 'l‘he following are some of the adver- Users wlm patronize the paper :â€" Items Clipped from the Durham Stpn- dard of June 25th, 1857. (iristing and milling at Normanby Mills by the l'nrnwr proprietor, J mnes Fields. The highest cash price paid for any quantity of gmmd merchantable wheat, delivered at Edge Mills. Durhzun. Time! Time” Tillie!!! The sub- scriber begs leave to inform the inhab- itants of Durham and surrounding country that he has commenced busi- ness as a. watchinaker a nd jeweler, and hopes by strict attention to business to merit a share of public patronage. Take notice. The following are the list of watches he repairs : Jew Plates; Ulironometer; Patent Lever; Cylin- der csczâ€"11_)einent; Councillor; Swiss and Verticular. \Vatches and clocks l carefully repaired by G Godsall. Front lStreet, Durham. McDonnell 6; Fraser, Baâ€"wristers, At- torneys and Umlveyzmcers, {fit/(3., etc. 1). McDonell, Durhmu, A. G. F user. Owen Sound. Royal Exchange Hutt‘l, by J. Jamie- son, Durham]. Mill site for saleâ€"For particulars ap- ply (if by letter post paid) to Thomas Caldwell. P. M., Nornmnby P.O. G.\V. Samuel Legztte, Issuer of Marriage Licenses, Conveyzuuer and Agent for the \Vestox 11 A5511: anw Ln. of file risks on houses, etc. Dealer in fancy goods and general Inerclmndiw. The Flesherton Choral Union. un~‘ der the direcrion of Ur. Newton. Large. of Owen Sound, gave their: second concert for the season in thel the town hall on Friday Eveninglast,‘ The programme rendered was a rich! musical treat and the large audience! gave hearty tokens of appreciation' of the same. Four choruses in which thirty five voices blended with pleas- ing effect were Splendidly rendered.) A. duett by Mrs Blackburn and Miss! Christine Richardson was welll rendered and well received as were also two quartets bt Mrs. Large,l Miss Trimble, and Mrs Blackburn A duett by Mr and Mrs. Large was beautifully rendered and heartily ap- plauded. Mr. Howard Large, brother or' Mr. Newton Large is a. youthful singer with a Splendid voice and on his first appearance captivated his audience and was compelled to re- spnnd With a pleasing SDCOre. A. very pretty trio which demanded an‘ encore was given by Mr and Mrs. Large. Mrs. Large. Who possesses a sweet voice of good quality, sang a yet-y pretty solo and received a very hearty encore. She responded with a pleasing number. A duett by Messrs, Newton. and Howard Large brought down the house and was re- sponded to with a taking encore. Mr. Newt'on’Large with his magnifi- cen‘t voice. sang “Captain “Jack” with'snch pleasing efiec't that he was DAYS OF LONG AGO. Flesherton A colony of Beavers inhabit the river crOSsing at the gravel road near Beatty’s corner and have been very active for some time. In their endeavor to form a dam we learn they have recently twice blocked the water passage through the cement tiles in the bridge at that place We have examined some of their uniquework in cutting of trees brought into the village by Councillor McLaughry on Saturday Artemesia. Council met on Satur- dav last. and Spent much of the day in com of Revision. Eight appeals were heard, seven of which were al- lowed some reduction in assessment. Mr. W, Nichol a graduate of Knox College and winner of the travelling scholarship prize, occupied the Pres- byterian pulpit here very acceptably on Sunday. Mr. Nichol is on a short visit at his home near Priceville, having returned only last week from Germany, where he spent the last year on a post graduate course. Mr. Nichol possesses a fine vonce, and is an earnest and pleasent speaker. His services are in much demand. and the church securing him will be for- tunate. Our Citizens Band has an engage ment. to play at. a big celebration at: Orangeville, on Dominion Day. Rev. J. A. Matheson of Priceville, will preach in the Presbyterian Church. on Sunday nextand dispense the Communion. Inspector Campbell visited Flesh- erton School last week, and other schools nearby. Mr. Campbell was the guest; of Mr. George Mitchell, trustee. over Thursday night. Mrs. Howard Armstrong, of Owen Sound. and Miss Charlotte Rowe, of Dundalk, were the guests of Mrs. Hicklinga day or two last week. Miss Rowe remained over Sunday. and gave excellent 30103 at the Methodist Church services compelled ,to respond to the hearty encore given. â€" The National Anthem brought the excellent programme to a close. The stage was tastefully decorated with flowering plants and hunting. The Citizens Band gave several fine selections on the street before the concert Opened. The residence of Mr. and Mrs E VanZant. 88 Summerhill Avenue. Toronto, was the scene of a pleasant matrimonial event on Saturday even- ing. May 25th, when their eldest daughter Gertrude Blanche was join- ed in marriage with Mr. Cecil Morris, The family pastor Rev. J J Reditt conducted the ceremony. The es- teemed bride has numerous friends here Whom‘we join in congratula- tions. Mr. Jackson and daughter moved last: week from near Bunessan to re side here and are occupying the old Wm. Smith residence on Alice street. In some yet undiscovered manner the steam heating coal furnace in our public school cracked badly last week, putting the furnace out of work. and causing suspension of school Work during the cold 'snap. We learn it, will be aconsiderable expense repairing it. Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Smith, were at Corbetton. on Sunday. visiting the farmer’s brother. Mr. Jas. Henderson. of Rob Boy. was the guest of Dr. Murray, over Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Andrew Bentham is visiting her daughter. at- Toronto Junction. Mrs. Graham, of Burlington. for- merly Miss Bates. of Hornings Mills. is this week guest of Mrs. Rev. Cald- well Dr. Caldwell goes this Tuesday evening to Holland Centre, to deliver his Courtship and Marriage Lecture. postponed last week on account. of the storm. Mr. McAllieter formerly operator at. the station. was in town Sunday, a gues: at the Munshaw House. Mr. Edgar Bellamy has gone to Toronto to reside. He will be much misssed in the Methodist Church, being President of the League and active in the Sunday School. Mr. J. Mills is spending a week with friends, at Sbelburne Mr. and Mrs. D. Donnelly visited Mr. and Mrs. H. McCaslin of Hutton Hill, Sunday lam. Mr. and Mrs. Ja-z. Ellison ol’ Traverston spent: a couple of days with Mr. and Mrs. Clark Torry. Mr. and Mrs. F. Reay Sundayed with friends on the back line. Miss Lizzie Counts. of Toruuto is visiting at the purencal home. Miss Bessie Grierson is Spending a few days with Mrs. A. W. Hunt; Miss Bessie Grierson is Spending a few days with Mrs. A. W. Hunt; Mrs. \V. D. Mills and daughter Ruby. of Durham, also Mr. Wes. Hunt of Priceville visited at. the old homestead Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs Charlie Mighton spent Sunday last with the latter ’5 mother Mrs G. Hapkins, of Hutton Hil'. Mr. and Mrs. D. Adlam visited the latter’ 8 grandfather of Lamlash who is seriously ill Sorry to-hea: Miss Ada Reéy is under the (100150th care, hope she will soon be well again. Mr. Robt. Lindsay and family have moved to the old homestead in Glen 812. We will miss Mr. Lindsay in this vicinity as he was a. that class nelghbor. Mr. Moses Donnelly is moving his house which he purchased in Allen Park to his farm, and when finished it will make a comfortable residence Mr Chas. Rosy. Miss A. Rosy and Miss McLeod teacher, had a. pleasant drive to Walkenon, a week ago. THE DURHA M Vickers. (ByRev. S. D. Chown, D. D') Look at the facts in connection with the sale of liquor at the -Wood'-. bins, and you uncover a mare’s nest of lawlessness. In the first place, the Ontario Jockey Club has permit- ted, promoted, and profited by a huge bar business carried on at 1671 or 1673 Queen Street East. or both, while holding a license for premises situated at Number 1669; in other words. they have been selling with- out any license at all, and have been doing solor twenty years, while pre- tending to be a respecttble organizao tion. They have'carried on an im- mense shebeen in Open daylight. We will not reflect upon their intel- ligence by supposing that they did not know what they were doing. In the Second place if it should be proven that a license for 1669 covers the whole premises known as the Woodbine race course, then they have been selling at three bars. while only one is allowed under the law, another illegality; see Sec. 65 L. Act. In the third place they have permit- ted gambling to be carried on in con- nection with the sale of liquor. which is a contravention of the License Act. In the fourth place they have sublet their premises, and have sold out a privileme to sell liquor in which they themselves had no property. In the fifth place. if it were granted that they legally had a license to sell they could not. legally transfer that license; While. as a matter of (act, they have been in receipt of several thousands of dollars from that source. Their conduct and at- titude toward the law is that of law- lessness piled upon lawlessness, and yet. forsooth, we are told that these public amusements are under the di- rection of the beet class of men in the community. It is one of the worst puSsible kinds of education to pertiit young people to think that law breakers are the bGSt class in the communityâ€"Christian Guardian. [DEAL UPTIUN EHLUMN “I‘he pestiferous, unwearied pro- hibitionists have captured a large part of the country. and they will soon vote as out of the rest, if we do not make some very decided changes in the goods we sell and the way we buy’them.” is the startling wail of a confidential letter to the "trade,” dated April 15, 1907, and just sent out to their members by the St. Louis wholesale liquor association. The letter further admits that “the trade" has been selling.r stufi "that would kill a horse if he drank it.” Undoubtly this is true, but it is even worse than that. If it killed 100,000 horses 8 year probably we would stop it; but when it is only men that are killed, these same people find that “prohibition won’t prohibit.” But the day will come when the country will become fully awake. and then rhe tratfic shall die. Well Mr. Ednzor we are again to the front. with our budget and not withstanding all the drawobacks from the inclement weather our farmers are well through with their Spring work and are preparing ground for the root crap. We are sorry to learn that, Mr. George Lane has lost one of his milch cows also his spring colc. We would wish Mr. Laue better luck as he is an indusrrious farmer. We regret. to learn that Mr Mc- Duugall and Mr. G' L. B. Haw have 8.15 » lost their spring cows. The Rev Mr. Mathesou of Price- ville held prayer meeting at Mr. G. Sackect’s this week and as usual it was well attended. The service was much enjoyed by all present. The peOple of this ViCluity intended to organize a Sabbath School at this corner for the benefit of 9. number of smail children than cannot: go to Swinton Park or Dro note on account of the long diStflflCH to walk This we think is a step in tho right. direc- tion. The boys and girls of the tie ing generation wiii soon fi'l our placas. Surely their S'wil'ituai train ing is a consideration. Sunday June 9th will be Opening day Miss Eva Fergl son of Durham. who has been resiaing with her aunt Mrs. G. Sachem; for some time leaves this week for Gals to spend the sum- mer thvre. Miss Eva will be much missed among us but. we trusx. the change will be a benefit to her health. Mrs. D. Ferguson and daughter Sadxe Spent a. few weeks at the corner recently. 133- BROWN. Eye; Ear, Nose and Throat. will be at: the Hahn Hotel, ~ Durham June 8th. Hours 12 to o p. â€"-â€" SOLD ,3? ~- nauccnsrs, caucus m mam. STORES 10¢. poi- 95cm or} Packet- for 28¢. _ ‘-A_ PADS ' willhttlwholo sou-on- _,A __‘â€"_fl WOODBINE WHISKEY. Sackett’s Corners. Eyes tested and glasses supplied. of dick! ”90' Ivory ”flawt Will Id" 300 sheet. Our-c Boy’ sand Misses’ Dongola Kid B111- hers are medium in mice but; 1111- excelled for .1 ppearence and fit. ‘Ve have an abundance of Imcrosso and outing shoes in best quality. Thu the prices on these have advanced, we. will sell them at the. same old prices. “'0 are too extremely busy in our work-shop to talk about it. We have now more fine new lines in up-bo-date fuotwwu' to show Von. ()m- children’s Chocolate Strap Sh ppers and Oxfords or the. very nicest. ur latest new lines in \mem’s Patent BlucherOXfords are beauties lower in price than you’ll expect. Our hand-made boots are (:(‘mmmnding more sale than we are able to sup- ply. ’Nuif said. Our newlines in \V mnen‘s Dungola Kid Bluchers . see them ! and you ll know what selling cheap Ilieans. CASH ONLY. HIGHEST PRICES FOR EGGS Repairing and orders neatly and promptly :utnvdvd In. Bring 113 your orders and Raf/airing PEEL, the Shoeman (Cash System ) DURHAM Axn OWEN SOUND June 6, 1907 mafia