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run down in health. from which hei The Durham bf‘mCh of the “ 0" hrls fuuv recovered gmen’s Institute held a most suc- - geessful meeting at the home of Mr. 3. C. Coutts. who has beeniMrs. c. Ritchie. Forty-six Were bringing in StOCk t0 Holstein, 31t.!prpsent. The program was taken Forest, Ayton. and other placesgby the young ladies. Miss L. Bin- has been requested to bring in . 3? nie gave a - most. instructive paper load to Durham, and m accordancelon School Garden‘s. Much interest with the Wish of many ' farmers was taken in the debate “Resolved has consented to do so, and Offers, that the Prairie Province is a J 56 head of COWS: heifers and young I more desirable place to live in , cattle for sale by auction here on than Ontario,” decision being giv- V fthe afternoonof horse fair day. en in the affirmative; The speak- thsday, August 20. The posters em on the affirmative were Miss Eention a number of fresh cows E. Weir and Miss W. Blyth and on . and springers. Said to be well the negative'M‘iss A. Ramage and bred. As such animals are none Miss A. McGirr. Miss Constable of too plentiful in this 'country, and Barrie and Miss M. Hunter each- i seed is likely‘to be fairly plentiful, favored the gathering with well- Vwill be ., but nttie‘ difficult . rendered solos. “AC jony game. 1.01 w " hairs. DM’cPhaxlis ‘ '“égby _.the; young ladies; . _ . .: - ‘ ‘. -. '1 . _ ., l__ 4 . . 1 ‘7 . the . ' vexymleasant meeting; “5-4796: :.~.*-*_«u;- ”43.93.: 1- .- I; . . w. ~ . -. . . ,. . Mr. N. C. Coutts. who has been bringing in stock to Holstein, Mt. Forest, Ayton, and other places. has been requested to bring in a load to Durham, and in accordance with the wish of many farmers has consented to do so, and offers : 56 head of cows, heifers and young cattle for sale by auction here on jthe afternoon of horse fair day. thursday, August 20. The posters fiention a number of fresh cows] Some months ago, we copied an article from an Independence, Kansas. aper announcing the death of Mr. H. H. Farr a f01n1er superintendent of the cement Works here. It was only a day or two ago we learned from Mr. Robert McGowan that the report was unfounded and that Mr‘. Farr is quite well, and residing in1 Cleveland. W'e are pleased to} make this correction. and further, to say there was apparently no foundation for other references to: Mr. Farr’s condition. He was run down in health, from which he; has fully recovered. The Independent "Order of the Daughters of the Empire are collecting funds to equip an hos- pital ship to be used in connection with the war. The spirit 'of loyal- ty is taken up by the women here and they are meeting with suc- cess. Surely We, who are living in peace can afford ungrudgingl'; to do something for those who} are facing danger and fighting] our battles for us. . We had a ’brief call recently from Mr. R. L. Mortimer of the Shelburne Free Press. He had a short interval between trains to and from a visit with Mitchell friends and during the wait we enjoyed his company. We at- tended school together in days of eérly manhood and , youthful friendships are frequently the most lasting. ' A son of Mr. McIntyre, veterin- ary, of Priceville, was killed near Woodstock by falling from a donkey engine. when a' train ran over him: The remains Were brought to Priéeville, where inter- ment took place Monday. He Was '29 years of age, and unmarried. tion, Fred Laidlaw succeeded 111 taking the full examination. Mur- rav Findlay and Alice Edge passed in ten subjects, and J. \l. Leding- ham, Marv BIL-Alister, Catharine Russell and Wilfrid Barbour pass- ed in eight subjects. age. Careful and competent driver furnished. Rates on “ap- plication. 5 7 tf Persons or parties desiring .to hire an automobile can be accom- modated at C. Smith Sons’ Gar- Murd “C For salaâ€"Massay-Harris binde in good running order. \‘ill so cheap, $60 or a good cov All straw hats and summer caps going at cost at Rife’s midsummer sale. Watch the windows {or bargains. Mr. Thos. Morton of Aberdeen bought a piano from$ Mr. “C J. McFadden a few days ago. a Y All your training counts; come here for the best; Mount' Forest Business College. Summer shirts, all sizes and colors. for half price at Rife’s sale. Don’t forget Rife’s midsummer; sale. August lst to 8th ! Boys’ turn-down collars. from 11% to 14, at 5c. each. At Grant’s. Lock. on Garaf between Durh WM. 47 -ND.. 2477 'ent 110! 1 Road and V 11 sizes and; For sale â€"A quantity of dry,slab at Rife’s sale. iwood. At the Foundry 7 .‘3 counts; come? Regular 15c., or two for 25c. linen Mount Forest collars, ’ going for 5c. each at Rife’s sale. tricula- :m’ided his legs are nimble. It gdoesn’t require much {fracticc and .yabsrolutely no intelligence. 'l‘ho laverage tanoo dancer has a half- ;ounce bran) conceahni‘under :1 :\'0. 7' hat. If it’s a Woman danc- genx no brain atzfllis necessary -XU {she wants is something with .‘trousers on to grip her around gthe W aist and. lead her through ;the contortions. I think the soul :szl tango dancerxnustlook hke a dried prune.” Such is the de- nunciation hurled forth in New York City at tan'goists by BOB. Jones, the long-haired “and vo- ciferous . evangelist, popularlZv known as the “Billy Sunday of the South,” who has been con- ducting a whirlwind cami’aign there. - - ‘ Ia part of Bentinck township on Mondav. doing considexahle damage Mr. James I‘umbull about a mile and a half north of Nickels, had six large panes of glass broken by the heavv hail stones, which came down with ter- rific force and lay quite thick on the ground. Several fields of uncut grain in the Vicinitv me said to haxre been badly damaged Only a comparatively small area was affected by the storm. “Anyone with a proper equipâ€" ment of limbs can dance the tang") cel pos u rat 0d. ana reasonable pricesâ€"M. McAul-' iffe‘ Durham. .- 8 164 The rural mail boxes for Route X0. 4 are now to hand and will be in position shortly. They are of the new type, and are much larger than those fermerly erect- ed, the increased size being to meet the requirements of the par- cel post service, recently inaug- Automobile Service. - Persons Wishing automobile service will be accommodated by applying perso. any or by phone to he Central Hotel. Careful handling. and reasonable prices â€"M. McAul- iffe‘ Durham . a 1n ents desiroué of having. their children baptised are requested to brine" them to the church on t‘ze a’mne date. A public baptismal' service will be held in Trinity church next Fri- day evening at 8 o’clock. Par- We have a complete line of stamped goods, including centre pieces cushion covers. tray cloths and underwaists. At The Variety Store. ' - Miss Edith Lloyd oytlfis place 15 nmoflgst the .list of volunteer nurses to offer her services at the scene of war. 5 All indebted to The twill oblige by paying !need the money. as We I’payments to meet; ._toz'c for your 0"white and tin- u'urv. You can save money. Noth- Whv not cal": The Variety We; have only a few summer vests. Rowxlar $1.50 and $2. clear- ing at 750. during our sale. 8. A. Rife (70. ' Wanted â€"-A good general ser- \ant. Apply to Mrs. Win. Boyce. severe hail-storm passe Let Us Have Your Next Order for Job Printing 50 ~d over Chronicle up. We have big Arthur, Reeve of Egremont, and; The deceased was born in the others. Dr. Jamieson, M.p.pfl States, though of English descent. Rev. W. H. Hartley, and other his mother being the daughter of Well-knOWn gentlemen, Were ex- the fifth son. of the late Francis pected to be present to speak, -.but Wing-ate, Chief 'M’agistrate ‘ of were unable, oWing to various un- Sharpino, Arlington, England. At. foreseen circumstances. Mr. Chas. the time Of the Mackenzie RGbEI" Emery of Toronto was at his best; lion the Win-gates took. up arms and made a great hit with his-in defence of Canada. songs and humorous monologues.‘ The parents of deceased came to Hewitt’s Fife and Drum Ban-d ac_.Canada 53 years . 380: With a auitted'themselves splendidly and family 0f six 50118 and three added greatly to The ' enjoyment; daughters, and settled for a short; of the evening. The total pro-7tlme.m Beverley township, near ce-eds"amoun¢ed to $129‘ of _Which:‘Ham11ton. A year/or two later .1 "V'VVVV' VVVVV -.â€"_._.... ...... _-... V'V'YV'VVWVV'V _. s a. very substantial; sup has been {they moved to "Glenelg and §¢t- _ 913%} .33“ the. hands: 0,1"...the anagrams“.1“ed 0‘“; the 96°!“ concession: ‘ T. H. Ibbott of Holstein, Mr. Me- Arthur, Reeve of Egremont, and others. Dr. Jamieson, M.P.P.. Rev. W. H. Hartley, and other well-known gentlemen, Were ex- pected to be present to speak, â€".but were unable, owing to various un- foreseen circumstances. Mr. Chas. Emery of Toronto was at his best: been piolono'ed to the end of the nine innings it is hard to sax hon the score uould have stood. Mr. Hughes, of the Royal Bank. was umpire, and gave good satis- faction. At least {Ve think he did. An ideal e\ ening, sp'e ndid chaii- man, able and eloquent speakers :1 large crowd, a good staff 'oi “filing and enthusiastic Workms, together With the mirth-prOVOk- in}? efforts of Mr. Chas. Emeiy, were factors \\ hich made the garden partv held at Varney on Wednesday last a record success R. J. Ball, M..,P of Hanover, was the chairman of the evening, and his address was greatly appreci-T ated. Addresses were also given- by RM. W. W. Prudham, who con- gratulated the Varney church on , the progress it Was. making, Rev,3 dark fors satisfactorv playing an! the game ceased the Zionites be- in" declared the winners on the four innings sc01e Had the game ‘Ne had the pleasuze of Witnes- sing; a game of baseball Fridu." evening at Zion between the Dor- noch team and the Zionites. On two previous occasions this season the same teams enO'aged in com- bat. but the Dornoch boys \\ exe , victorious both times. The tables have turned, however, , and the score stood 18-8 at the end of the. fourth innings. The Dornoch: players made 10 runs in the fifth? inning, and after Zion made one run in their fifth, it became too: by the. ladies and eniiVen‘ the whole program. The. entrance fee will be 100 straight, oi as much more as you feel disposed to give. The object is a \"orthy one, and all should feel a. real pleasure in contributing to a cause so earn- estly intended to relieve the suf- ferings of humanity. The ladies are extremely grateful to Mr. Willoughbyby, and hope to profit from his generosity by having a large attendance; patriotic nature On Friday, to-mnrrow evening. through the kindness of Mr. Willoughby, the total proceeds of the Star Theatre. above actual expenses, will be Riven to the Daughters of the Empire. in aid of the hospital ship equipment for use in the present war trouble. In addition to the motion. pictures, :1 number of musical selections of. a The Durham Hlorticultural‘ Soâ€" ciety will hold their 'first exhibi- tion in the town hall here on Thursday and Friday. the 20th and '21st. Arrangements are being: made for a promenade concert to be given on the ev‘ening' 0f the 20th. An instructive lantern lec- ture will form part of the «pro- gram. All are invited. Should the inkpot be accidental- ly upset 'on the tablecloth or carpet. pour a little cold water over it at once. The ink will float on the water. and when the cloth or carpet is rubbed dry no stain will Show, The estate of the late Mrs Elizabeth B. Lauder was sold on August 7 to Mrs; Margaret F. Atkinson, daughter of Mr. W. J. Young, of this town. Dr. Brown, ‘eyepear. nose and throat. will be at the Hahn House. Durham, on August 5, from 12 to 5 p.m. Eyes tested and glasses sup- plied. Styles that turn women’s heads also put kinks in the necks of the gentlemen. A man who can diSpose of his troubles for a consideration is a genius. DURHAM.- Out. THURsaAv, AUGUST :3; 1914. Mi. ‘9- will be provided and eniiVen‘ the The entrance fee las she had frequently done on former occasions. Her kindly ministratio‘ns were of no avail, as only a moment or two elapsed :before the spirit had taken its everlasting flight. LIONEL EZRA RORSON. . At an early hour on Thursday morning of last Week. death came with axvful 'sudde'mess to Mr. Lionel Robson. a much respected resident and one of the best- ‘kn‘own men in Durham and 'vi- cinity. He had been ailing for some time from heart trouble, and his sudden departure ivas not altogether a surprise to the familyand friends who knew his condition; The evening nrecedine: his death ‘he seemed to be in fairly good health, and conversed freely about the war and other tonics as he sat on the lawn be- side his own home. During the early morning hours his devoted Wife heard him breathing heavily and endeavored to relieve him, are advancing on Germa‘ the east. ' ' Italy still remains neutr; at times it seems :1st sh desert hef- alliance with f and join France and Britai under present conditions many, with all her great prowess; and a school arrhy, can succeed. is thing to conceive, but all the present state‘of war as versal calamity that will l" reaching in its effects. I Battles are reported along the French frontier and the Russians A large British force and a large French army is now located so. as to prevent a much fruther march through Belgium It is in- deed doubtful if they will be 93:19 to force their Wm through Bel- n'ium and enter French soil. era] reports, the Germa been getting the Worst 0: day or ut>ag0 fluu‘fix to ask for a tnventy-fl arnfistkn?in order t0 bu‘ dead and care for the About 25,000 Germans v ported to have MHzâ€"“~21. but es were greatly oxagger: Gprmzms forced their W the city, but the forts : holding' out, thcufz'h in :flfifity they “in be soon to surrender. The German fleet has tuo out-i lets one by \‘ay of the Cate2‘at,$ or Skag‘erP Rack and the short cut? by Wav of the Kiel can:1l.BothI exits are supposed to be u atched! bv the British. 11110 are evidentlv' in 1 eadiness 1‘ hen the time comes; for action. ' The chief fightinrr so far has been at Liege, Beiy‘ium, thmugh,g which country, in defiance of ail treaties, the Germans thought to 11111 9 their wav to Reno (3.9 The1 forts at Liege 1’01 med :1 sfmru h ‘ {'5 barrier, and much Hooii W115 shed 0A» (111 both sides. Accoruinsr to arm. 1 l i I The War is still the all-eabsorb- 3 ing topic. and all are anxious for " every scrap of information regard- ing the grea conflict. At the first the reports of losses and gains were greatly exaggerated. so as to prevent a much further f with little or no foundation. The 3 Germans. reported to have met ; with considerable reverse in a ; naval conflict with the British. are 5 still under cover in the Baltic}: While the British fleet is supposed g to be in the -Iorth Sea. and aWait- 3 ing for the approach of their f'“ midable enemy. 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Seamless Tapestry Rugs them, make 12 1 “ ‘ mum Clot}: Linoleumns ’, in:K best qualitv, , $2. 25 and $2 40 assortment in \ av V absolutely no cxae“ 50 for 15. 5O Great-I \' M a t- 3 g‘C-mg‘ to W] H] . every , and