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For A. LI Machine Oil, Harness Oil, Ame Grease and Hoof Ointment, go to S. P. SA UNDERS W. U- CONNOR 3 w..a. wmms #3 Lower Town, - Durham, Ont. my am) so succe: predeces years, m All on go. ’Phc :Ja .slc.:.lc..de.=k_4¢. I HAVE PURCHASED THE ’Bus and Dray business from Mr. John Vollet, and wish to announce to the people of Dur- ham and vicinity, that it will be m" «I‘m fn malkfl the bUSinesso SHOP open every afternoon. All REPAIRING promptly and prop- erly attended to. Galvanized and Iron} mp- ing; Brass, Brass mned and Iron Cvlinders. Prices Moderate, and Strictly Cash. 133793;!“ teiiilal'zé the business, so successfully carried on by my predecessor for the past two years, more successful than ever. Any 01d Worn silver? If so, I am prepared to re- plate it. Bring it in now while I have the ' time. All work guaranteed. HAVE YOU? Lo! now is come our jnyful feast, Let every mam be jully. Each runm with ivy leaves is dressed, A m1 ch-ry post with holly. Now all our neighbors’ chimneys smoke. And Uh: istmas blocks are burning ; Their ovens they with baked meats choke, A m1 all their spits are turning. Pay me that thou owest; The only saying in the gospel thoroughly engraiued in the hearts of men. Pay me that thou owest; is the message from the manger at Bethlehem of our mcderu Xmas. MAY YOURS BE A Merry Christmas A Happy and Prosperous New Year, is the wish of Pumps from $2 upward. Heap on more coal; the wind is chill, . But let it Whistle as it will, \Ve’ll keep oqr Christmas merry still. nufacturgr of A. doDealer m â€" Geo. Yiirs The Harnessmakar. .W. D. CUNNBR Public ’F'fi' W. BLACK Holstein. Dec. 16, 1907. To THE EDITOR or Tam CHRONICLE. DEAR Mn Borrowâ€"A letter ap peering in last week’s issue of the Leader is, we understand. being cir- culated in the neighboring towns. and it is supposed to be a statement of the Working of Local Option in this township, but as it is written by a rabid liquor sympathizer and anti- Local Optionists. its statements will hardly be accepted as unbiased. The letter is an absurdly weak at- tempt to prove failure wheresuccesa is ommonly conceded by those who are familiar with the conditions in our community. It would hardly need a reply were it not that some who are ignorant of the facts might be influenced. so that a brief ncrice of it. might be of service The firm statement of this anony- mous cmresyondent is that he has seen “nine kegs of beer coming off the train in one night.” It has been suggeSted that the writer was seeing double on that particular night, but whether that be so or not. it may be said that the amount of liquor con- sumed here is much less than former 1y No one denies that Some beer, and perhaps stronger alcohol liquids. are consumed by those who have become slaves to the appetite. These parties get their beer shippediu in small 10ts, and whether they drink it in a barn or behind a woodpile we do not know. There is n0thing to pre vent them taking it in their own homes unless they are ashamed to allow their family to know of it. As the correspondent States a few kegs have at different times been seen at i the station and at other places. We may say that this deplorable situation existed to a much greater degree | before Local Option was introduced It is hard to understand the gross slander on the young men of our vil- lage in which the nameless corre- s:n_,ndent indulges One who knows the boys of this place would refuse to believe that thev are in the habit of “bringing home five to ten dollar bottles of whiskey at one time ” Again we believe this to be a mis s'atement of fact, to put it mildly. Our young men are not of that kind. we are glad to say, and we repudiate the insinuation. A little more than a year ago there was an occasional disturbance in the evenings here. and some beer was consumed. to the evident delight of shoes indulging, and they made con siderable noise, but this was speedily checked when the guilty parties were made aware that a law exiSted for- bidding this sort of conduct. and it has not been repeated since that time. As to the statement that “you will also find boys all the way from 12 years up around the crowds and Others delight in seeing that the l youngsters get their share of it,” it can be confidently said that this is utter nonsense, as no one is aware of any such condition here. Local Option has abolished general ‘ treating, and some who were more or less frequently found where the liquor was sold are never seen there. If, as the Writer States. drinking has been driven to the Stables, we are certainly fortunate in being where this law is in Operation. Our village was never so orderly as it is now, the experience of the last two show days proving this, and any exhibition of drinking or drunkenness on our streets is almost unheard of since Local Option came into force. ' In regard to the existence of "two factions.” that is certainly not start. ling, nor indeed an undesirable con- dition. In every community, whether under Local Option or not, there are some who'have not the best moral or material interests of the place at heart, and it is very neces. sary that there should be an opposing element who will stand for truth and righteousness even at the risk of displeasing those who may difier from them. If peace can only be had by compromising one’s conscience, it were better that the fight should wage the flower. The last statement in this very disconnected letter is that "there is a great falling 03 in business.” This, is strongly disproved by the signed document appearing in your columns a few weeks ago, with the signatures of twenty-one residents attached. Seventeen of these are in active business, and they asserted that business interests have not been in- jured in any way by local option. ,These names constitute three fourths of our business men, and their state- ment should certainly be worth more than this one unnamed writer, who is so pessimistic over business. ' Our villaée was never more prosperous than it ie as the present time and no doubt will continue 80. HOLSTEIN ALI. RIGHT. 130me added «to any dish gives it the delightful odor of roasting“ beef. Makes your mouth waterâ€"-puts your appetite on edge. Its rich, beefy flavor, starts the gastric juices flowing, helping the digestive organs extract more nutrition from the food you eat. BOVRIL is not a mere extract. It contains in concentrated form all the essence, substance and flavor of prime beef. When tired out, try a little BOVRIL in a cup of boiling water, with a soda biscuit. 'Twill refresh and strengthen you. All good cook: keep BOVRIL always on hand. There's not a day passes that it cannot help make some dish more palatable -â€"¢iore nourishing. I All good grocers sell BOVRIL. by the recent conviction of the local hotel keeper, who was fined $100 and costs for violating the law on show day last. It is not the habit of the temper- ance people of this community to send unsigned letters anywhere. Any person who is ashamed of his own production cannot expect that such arguments will have-any weight With any honest. intelligent elecwr We scand ready to prove our state ments at any time or in any place, and are always willing to fight this traffic in the open. Trusting that your town will de- cide in favor of Local Option by an overwhelming majority and thus prove its benefits for yourselves, I remain yours truly. ARE YOU SLEEPLESS, NERVOUS? Two horrors crowded into one life --the product of poor digestion and a poisoned system. There is juSt one cure (or this terrible condition-w plenty of lood-abut mind you, l‘ood prOperly digested; that’s the diffi culty, to improve the digestive power of the Stomach. Get rich nutritio 8 blood, strengthen the system and drive out poisons,â€"-then Comes} vital- itv, endurance. power. Ferrozoxm does all this and more. it makes sick people well, weak people strong, changes “nerves” and insomania in- to robust health. Take Ferrozoue and health is yours. 50 cts. at all dealers. THE MAYOR AND THE LAW. To the Editor of the Globe : 1n be- half of myself and a multitude of others, I wish sincerely to thank ; on for your brief but timely editorial of Saturday last re the statements of Mayor Kennedy of Owen Sound an- ent the non enforcement of local op tioa in that town. A more serious impeachment of his own administra- tion and a more shameless confession of Weakness it would be dificult to imagine. You do well to remind him that it is “his duty as the Chief Magistrate to see that all laws are pronerly forced.” and to show him ”the absurdity of the position he 1places himself in.” ’But perhaps you 1will he surprised to learn that this gentleman has from the very begin- ning of his term determinedly set himself to discredit the act, and has literally done nothing to secure its enforcement. Ata meeting of the Council in October last. in answer toj a very warm discussion upon the? subject, he gave them to understand in the most unmistakable terms that he did not intend to enforce the act. And certainly be has kept his word in this respect at least, 13 it any wonder then. then, that the law has not been efiective as otherwise it would have been? And now he at- tempts to advise the peeple of Barrie and readily lends himself to 'the liquor interests of that town. but we know how to esrimate him and his methods as they deserve. Cough mixtures ‘dOpe” a coldâ€" bnt don't cure. Above all else. keep the bowels regular and stimulate ' the eleminating organs. More valuab’e than any cough syrup are Dr Hamil ton’s Pills. They clear the system of every trace of coldâ€"the dull head- ache, aching limbs. and cough disap' pears. Take the pills before retiring. they work while you sleep. and by morning your cold is broken and passes quickly away All dealers sell Dr. Hamilton’s Pills in 25 0t- : boxes. S. S. No. 9, GLENELG. PROMOTIONS.- Pc.I to Pt. IIâ€"E. Meenagh. L Mice. M. Lawrence, W. Matthews. L. Ritchie M. Bell, M. Lindsay'- Jr. Pt, II to St. PL. IIâ€"E. Patter' son. G. Noble. N. Luwrence. Sr. Pt. II to Jr. IIâ€"G. Whitmore. E. Lindsay. Jr. II to Sr. 11â€"3, Bell. R. Mean- agh. John Matthews. 0. McGirr. J as. Matthews. M. Matthews, E. Atkin- son. ' Sr. II to Jr. IIIâ€"J. Allen, L. A1- 509, M. Patterson. J. Bell, V. Hop- kins, A. Aljoe. W. Weir, Crutchley. chews. Jr. III to Sr. IIIâ€"M. Matthews. B}. _N_[cGirr, J. Weir."S, Bell, T. 36]}. Sr. III to J r. IVâ€"N. Collier. B. Davis, R. Smith. R. Lawrence, J. Patterson, M. A. _Bitc_hie. Barrie Eleczor. Barrie, Dec. 14.â€"Glob_e, Thursday. THE DURHAM CHRONICLE v "J. qr.â€" TO MOVE OFF A COLD. Honor Roll. THOMAS BROWN. 33 Council met Dec. 16111. Minutea‘ sustained. Comr.Loch1an reported on jobs 1n his division, chiefly um 01 ling. amounting to $80 50.1‘l.o gravel accounts amount. to 87.40. Fees $2.00. Comr. Ferguson reported a new bridge, Lot 7, 8. Can. 3. by Wm. Marshall, 0031. $13 25 ; also a culvert Comr. Philip reported various small jobs amonminkio $26 25. Fees 32. Also Insyectur of drains 1 end 4. Drain l is completed excepting a. cul- vert. and spreading escavued me- terisl on townline,â€"rec0iumended payment of $362 32 and hold bond till completed and contractor On Drain 1. be paid $1.50, an agreement signed by the ratepayersoi send Urein certifying to their satisfactim: of completion of said Drain and pre- sented. Inspector was Lquvs ed to have an inepecrion of Drew 4 Inad' by Engineer which has been done and Engineer’s report. is herewith sub minted $3.00. Lothianâ€"--Fergusenâ€"Jnepector’e report adepted and orders granted, also orders for $260 and $350 on Brain 4, be given. Inspector’s fees $1 each Drain. Agreement. and report. to be fyled.-â€"-Curried. Comr. MoArthur reported on two bridges. one an Haley’s sideroad by H. Reid and W. Head, cosr $56. The other on Baseline Con. 12 by same party 0030 339. also Jae Mc Eachern draining Sinclair’s hill Gun. 6 $5 2:"); B McAuley drawing tile and when Loo 43 Con. 2, $6 50; Report adapted and $3 00 Count. fees pa d. Inspector Robb reported that he had paid Jas. Shea, contraccor of Drain No. 3 $9323 92 for year 1907. Report adepted. (Jomr. fees 36 ()0 charged to and Drain. By Law No. 216 to appoint Dep. Returmng Offi- cers etc. was passed. the only change being place of polling 1") Divisim :3. now L0 be at Jerry burk’s‘, Lotl Con. Mr. Seaman‘s account; amounting to $17.30 was paid less 33 90 for (‘emrnt sacks which Wm be returned. The time for die completion of drains Nos. ‘2 and 3 was extended to Sept. lsr. 1908. A refund of $100 was made to Mr. S. Qmen I. P. for fines paid in error. .1 U Adams and D. Hunter. collecnors, were each paio $40.00 in full. as salary D. McIn tyre, assessor, was paid $3.00 balance on salary and $1 00 for postage and stationery By regulation of Council 8158 08 was paid by several small orders. The Rweve paid Treasurer the falling acommsz-From Jamns Eccles. tilc. $35.00; W. G. E. Boyd refund $10.00; on grader blade; P V Truszees {HP $1150; P >an|age lime and tile $3.72 ; C. W. Rob re A. and E towulme $1 330 McArthurâ€"Philpâ€"Tbat the Rpeve vacate the chair and Dep Ferguson take the Reeve’s place.â€"Carried Philpâ€"Lothianâ€"I‘hat th‘s council tender a Very hearty vote of thanks to the Reeve for the very kind and courteous manner in which he has discharged his duties during the past: year. â€"Carried. The Reeve replied gentlemanly manner. Uouncil rose. Egremont Council. . Con. 14, $5 00. Comr. fees D. ALLAN Clerk 23:“? M1 Get it at Half-Priceâ€"- An Axe, a Shovel, a Hoe, a Pitch Fork, 3 XaCut Saw, or anything else that you may require in our Stock. Our Stock is disappearing fast. Drop in and get a share of what is left below the wholesale price. Siegngy’s old Stand. 2 only in his usv‘al af er which yflpfl/Bfl?’ Cf/fl/lgd/d/ (“madd- _ I5 KING _51 EAST = An interesting Christine: tree on- teruinment We: held in the Bnptifl Church here on Wednesday evening Ines. It. was under the auspices of the Sunday School. and the young peuple did them-aelves much credit in the excellent. way m which they caraied out- their par? . f we program. iThG Chflil' WIS OCCupied py ‘7' he plator 1" . Bc-v. Mr. McLelluu, of “'ulk'ertonJ but. the order was so good . that. the‘ posi'ion was very essily filled. The; Chalrnmn’s address was of a very complimentary character toWards the teachers and pupils for their good work. During the evening tho superintendent. Mr D McKinnon was called '0 the chair, when he was wesvnced with an address expressive of tho good will of the school and the pamnts towards him during his in cumbency. The proceuds amounted to about seventeen collars. Mr, William Fulton has let the comma! of building a. barn next wwmer do Mr. Benjamin Sharp, of Durham. and will start, shortly to take Out. the timber Mr Allan Bell. of Durham was pron-ant and made a spiov Speech. Mr. John McEachern has returned from the west. where he has been engaged for some time. We are are pleased to see him looking so well. Mr. George Hendry Intends mov- ing his barn and placing it on a stone foundation. with comfortable stable- ing underneath. The contract for the stonework is let to Mr. Empke. Mr. Alf Redford is pleased that his horse is recovering an illness which seemed at one time as if it would prove fatal. The Trustees have acted Wisely in CODIiDUiOR the services of Miss Har- row as teacher. She is quite pOpular with parents and pupils. A Home Made Happy by Chamber- lain’s Cough Remedy. Miss Gertrude O’Neill, teacher at. Lamlash. has resigned her pOsition and left Monday for the home of her father, Kev. Jonathan O‘Neill. in Pennsylvania. She will be accom. panied by her grandfather, Mr John Rz-dford. MiSs O’Neil rendered val- uabie assistance at our Chrismms tree entertainment. About two months ago our baby girl had measles which settled on her lungs and at last resulted in a severe attack of bronchitis \Ve had two doctors but no relief was obtained. Everybody thought she would die. I went to eight diflerent stores to find a certain remedy Which had been recommended to me and failed to gut. it. when one of the storekeepers in- sisted that I try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. I did so and our baby is alive and Well to day â€"GEO W. SPEXCE, Holly Springs. N. C For Sale a tParker’e Drug Store. Y ENDERS WILL BE RECEIVED up m '2‘0’clqvk on the 15:!1 day ofJanu- 1 up tn :2 o’clock on the 15th day ofJanu- my, 1908. for the purpose of remodelling Hampdeu Presbyterian Church. Plans and specifications c411 be se-m at 1[Hamodeq‘ A [\lm P. 0.'aerr Januarv 1st..”1908. Lowest of anv tender not neces‘safuy accepted. All envelopes to be marked l‘ender. W. BYERS. Sec. of Com. Dec- 23â€"2 Hampden P. O. Dec. 223â€"‘ lv Notice to Contractors. V x Fâ€"rgmier Cook Stoves Wood or Coal. ' Muloch. I908. L0 weS‘t of 5. McIntyre Geo. \Vhite Son Threshing Ma- chines. Songs, (Balms music. ! New music received each week. Rudd’s Harness. Spreads and Harness Repairs. ()il‘s and Grease’s. STOVES FURNACES. M E LOTTE C R E A )1 SE PA RATORS. Implements. To THE PUBLIC: N orth American Life Assurance Co. Percv G. 11. (Master Agent for the Percival Plows. All kinds of repairs kept, on hand Now is your time to order a. Suit. Overcoat or any garment you are m need of. We would FARM .MACHINERY Mr. Glass is attending to the cutting himself, and as to the making we have a. first-class man to make the (mats. Price away down. J. A. Glass, Sherloch Manning Organs. Heintzumn Pianos. JUHN N. MUHUUCK SOLD AT HALF PRICE. l have placed in stock a. fine line of late Singer Sewing Machines. 25 gents Per (60W Frost 6’ MO..‘ Toronto “'indmills. Merchant Tailor. AG EXT FOR- All Kinds of Dec. 26, 1907 Manager and Cutter. 5 Flari‘l’y Middaugh House‘ Block and two-Steps