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A garden party in the interest of the Red Cross Society will be held on Dr. Jamieson‘s lawn rm Friday evening of this Week. The party will commence at 4. H'i‘lt‘wk'. p.m.. and co‘ntinue rm into the evening. The object is the rfxigj- in}: of funds for the purchase of bandages. sheets. blankets and other articles required by tne .Red Cross in their work at the front. This is an entirely separ- ate contribution f: om the one solicited last week for the equip- ping of an hospital ship. and is an appeal that should reach every patriotic Britisher. The admission is 10c., or as much as you feel dis- posed to give, and you may rest assured that in addition to the pleasure of giving to a good cause, you Will derive additional pleasure from the excellent pro- gram that will be rendered. In addition to music by the Band, an active committee has arranged a The Durham Horticultural Socie- ty are holding their first annual Flower Show toâ€"daj. and to-mor- row. and the management has gone to considerable trouble to make it a success. There is quite a display for the start. but much room for expansion. and no doubt as years roll on. the aes- thetic tastes of the citizens will he more and more developed along.)‘ the line of floriculture and the genef‘al beautification of the house surroundings. Fund is $144. This Was du warded by the young ladi‘ Tuesday. and they sincere! it may serve a useful p Thev Wish us to extend thanks to all who rendered ance in any way. All GO tions. both large and small. duly appreciated. and the way in which all responded appeal will be gratefully 1 bered With Ebenezer church. \icxers be held on" Mr. Thos. Lawrc lawn o‘n Friday evening, the of August. Tea will be se from 6.30 to 8. after which a program will be given bv a cial artist from Toronto. All i tion with E? area-t deal All straw hats and, summer cups going'at cost. at Rife‘s midsummer sale. ‘ Watch the Windows fOr bargains: ' ' The largest sto prices, the best 3 Central Drug Stor . School books and school sup- plies. all kinds. Central Drug Store A danc e was gixen in the hall on Monda} ex ening by the young: peonle of'the town. Call at )lszarlane’s Drug Store for information about the reduced rates to Toronto Exhibition. Buv your school books at the Varietv Store. Don‘t forget Rife’s midsummer sale. August lst to 8th “'e sell sheet music. At the Variety Store. )lacfarlane’s for school sup- For sale.â€"A quantity of dry slab plies. Buy them early. .wood. At the Foundry 7:23 â€"....â€".l Summer shirts, all sizes and colors. for half price at Rife’s sale. The total; ildr VOL. 47â€"ND. 2478 N EWS AROUN D TUWN arden party Baldw entertainm in connectr ch. Vickers. \“ their mite the contri kindl \V91‘f If; th€ )D The Emergeiey Session of tht Dominion Parliament was opened at Ottawa on Mondav afternoon liv H.R.H. the. Duke of Connaught. There was none of the pomp. cer- emony and dress gayety usually seen on such occasions. and its very simplicity made it all the more dignified and impressiVe. There was no levity. but a solemn seriousness pervaded the whole surroundings. The session Will he a short time. and unless there be prolonged discussion. which is not expected, the business may be all disposed of during the pres- eat week. There are only four bills to introduce. and these are likely to go through without much debate. The chief measure is the appropriation bill, by which it is believed that Hon. W'. T. White will ask for $50,000,000. to be placed in the war estimates. There will also be a bill to legalize the measures .which have been taken by the Government to protect the financial situation. There will likely be a bill .to amend the Criminal Code and a general bill to give the Cabinet power 'to deal with emergencies, such as the food situation, and with authority to put into force a moratorium. orders to do service for h trv in the present War in The Dr. Has been for yea ested in military affairs : we understand, a captail Toronto regiment the county of Wexford, Ireland. came to Canada at 16. lived for a time in Kemptville, and in 1.3.3? moved to Markdale, then Corna- bus, where he remained a year, returning in 1855 to the county oi Leeds. Where he remained and engaged in farming. In 1874 he again moved to Markdale, where he remained up to the time of his death. He was Anglican in religion. and a charter member of the A.O.U.W. He leaves awidow, four sons and three daughters. Wm. Douglass of Markdale died on “'ednesday, August 5, at the age of 79 years. He was born in Dornoch baseball team defeated the Durham nine on the diamond here on Wednesday afternoon of last week. The score was 16-11, and the winning team took the gate receipts. From the Dor- noch iine-up. we would surmise that that place has had several In the severe electrical storm; which passed over here on Mon- daV morning . a barn befonging' to Jos. Kobe at Aberdeen. was des- personally or By phone to the Central Hotel. Careful handling. and reasonable prices.-â€"M. McAul- iffe. Durham. ‘ 8 164 MIC We have only a few summer vests. Regular $1.50 and 332. clear- ing' at 75c. during our sale. S. A. Rife Co. ' Automobile Service. -- E wishing automobile service be accommodated by a: Your children will have a better chance if they become familiar with their new readers now. 1311:: them at Macfarlane’s. Regular 15c., or two for 25c. linen collars, going for Se. each at Rife’s sale. ' The largest stock of school needs in town, at the Central Drug Store. You will save money by sending vour children to the Central Drug Store for their school needs. Central Drug Store. Ready for school opening. ch line-up. we would 1t that place has had w families move to town )V ight \Vill sail E. Ix. Richardson of ToronU E) .M. K. Richardson. th t1; r. was married on Satur lSt. made a flying visit t 5 parents in Fleshérton (we 3‘. returned Monday morn the Let Us Have Your Next Order for Job Printing .,. y“ to.the I he‘ 111‘ We we understand there ally no crop stored in '9. and outside of the building, the loss will med Monday morn- the camp Tuesday shortly under seqlo: service for his coun- une is re} or years 11 ffairs and captain in applyix Persons flurO‘p ted ”0‘ Early last spring, Mr. J. C. Nichol, proprietor of the Mid- daugh House here, was fined $100 and costs for having over-proof beer in his possession. and which was purchased for sale over the bar. An analysis in Toronto showed that instead of the regu- lation 2% per cent. allowed in local option territory, the refreshment contained in the neighborhood of 3 per cent. alcohol, and conse- quently Mr. Nichol was fined. As he had purchased the beer as bona fide local option brew, he had his solicitor take the matter up With the brewery, with the result that that institution has accepted all the blame in the matter, and has refunded Mir. Nichol the full amount of his fine. ‘ Dr. R. B. Culbertson. of Dau- phin. Man. has been in tou'n dur- ing the past Week visiting friends and renewing old acquaintances. He is looking Well. and apparent- ly not a day older than he was ten years ago. The crops, around Dauphin where they seldom fail to have bumpers. will be belo-W‘the average this year on account of a scarcity of rain in the early part of the season. The Dr. is off on a brief holiday, and expects to be back at work again about the first-01' September. The women are not behind in their efforts to assist. The Daugh- ters of the Empire from ‘One end of Canada to the other are engag- ed in raising" $100000 to equip an hospital ship. "The Durham wo- men have joined in the spirit of patriotism and last week they raised considerably over, $100 to help in the laudable cause. In addition to the efforts of the young ladies. Mr. Willoughhy volunteered the free use of his motion picture theatre for Fri- dav evening last. and another snug sum was added. The enter-l tainment on the occasion consisted of the usual picture films. togeth- er with patriotic 9 {12's 1nd airs which inspired the audience with 'a new affection for the great Em- During the whole period of the double entertainment the seats mere “911 filled and ex oryhodv seemed delighted in the doivw of his duty. Amongst the principal ladv wdrkers in the movement \\ ere Miss Kelly. \Iiss Eager \Iiss Irwin. and othms. ail of Whom do- serxe credit for the was they un- dertook the task and the results they accomplished. '11 new affecti< Dire of which During the Persons or parties desiring to hire an automobile can be accom- modated at C. Smith Sons’ Gar- age. Careful and competent driver furnished. Rates on ap- plication. 5 7 tf All indebted to The will oblige by paying need the money, as we payments to meet. 20.000 asked their Willing Moth erâ€"lan d. regimont at Lindsay, left here last week to join his company and go to the front if need be. Every town and hamlet in Can- adahas men who are ready to answer the call and assist in the battles of the Empire. Volunteers from all quarters are offering their services. and many more than the Markdale 'is sending thirteen. Meaford about 30. a few from Clarksburg. and about a hundred from Owen. Sound. Bert. Ayott, a member of a regiment at Lindsay. left here Surrounding towns are sending their quota to the. European bat- tlefields. Hanover has six Who have passed their medical examin- ation and volunteered their ser- vices under Captain Musgrove. Thev are: Col -Sar0'eant Danks, an Englishman of three years’ ser- vice in the Imperial army. '27 years of age. unmarried: Chas. Fontnam. an Englishman, who has seen act.- ive service in Africa and India and Won three medals, 37 years of ace and unmarried: Sergt. Butler “110 has had ten vears’ se1vi co in the Canadian militia: Stewart Wil- son, a member of the Queen‘s Own 7-..gi111ent of '1‘1'1u101to, and his brother. J. Selkiik \\ ilsonâ€"the two lastâ€"named are sons of J. S. \"ilâ€" Sim. I'PeVe 0f HanoVer. DURHAM. out, THURSQAY, AUGUST 20,1914 -CANADA [3 WILLING many mor for have mess to fi for the 0'1““ at Em- a'e form n part. hole period of tho ht Chronicle up. We have big )I ‘lived until his death. 3 He is survived by his Widow. ’thre-e sons and four daughters, iJohn, of “’ascana, Piercie. of 'Orchard, Ont, Harry, at home, ’Mrs.'T. A. Gibson, of Lumsden. Mrs. J. Brown, 'Reg'rna, Mrs. .1c 5 Eachern, Hedley, BC, and Mr. vvvvvvwvvvvvvvvvvavvivvvvv ’Arthur Hastie, of Webb ,Sask. In religion he was a staunch Meth 'odist, and. in politics a Conserv- ative. A large concourse of :friends and neighbors who attend- ied his funeral to Lumsden ceme-I itery Show the esteem in which heI was held. I The death of John Cornish of Lumsden. occurred on Saturday, August 8. at the ripe age of :5 years. At the age of three years he landed in Canada at Princeton. and shortly after arrival his par- ents both died. leaving the de- ceased very young to start out in life for himself. He went to work in a mill at Blenheim for a few years. after which he was married to Helen Irving 5 of that place. After the marriage..they moved ‘to Orchard, in Grey county, where they resided for 41 years. In 1904 they went to Saskatchewan, where Mr. Cornish rented a farm ad- joining Lumsden. ' Afterwards he purchased a farm further south in the Cottonwood district. ’ A few years ago he disposed of this farm and erected - a dwelling house ~in Lumsden, where he lived until his death. Deceased was a member of the Church of England. The funeral. which took place to Trinity church cemetery on Saturday afternmitn. was largely attended, and the services were beautifully conduct- ed by Rev. Mr. Hartley. The pall- bearers were. Messrs. \V. 11min. W. J. Young, J. Lloyd, G. Ryan. Sin, Williams and H. Hooiier. Those from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. P. Hutchings of \Iont- cal. I‘E‘DheW' and niece oi the. de- ceased, \\ ho nobly and sympathet- ically stood by the family and soothed many a heartache in their hour of sorrow. The Whole community ‘sympathizes with the bereaved ones. ors are. her husband. ca sist 01' Mrs. E. Haseigmve, in London, Out. and three sons, Wm. ..,I in Durham. Richard, 111 Omaha \eb.. and Robert G.. who is home at present, but who ha been in Montro it] for the past three yam". All \\ ere at her bedside \\ hen the angel of death camp, with the ex- ception of Richard. and Mrs. Hasolg‘i‘ove. who could not be late residence at Darkies’ C(‘n'nors. east of town. She was predeceasâ€" bv her daughter Maggie, in Aug- ust, 1904. The sorrovs'inz survivâ€" ors are. her husband. a sist 01' soon be lifted. Dec leased \ as b- _>rn in County Cavan Ireland on Octo- ber 31, 1844, “as married Max 7'. 1865. A family of eight children blesséd the union, six boys and two girls. Three boys and 0;. girl sleep in " the cemetery far away across the Atlantic. In October, 1893, she. with her hus- band, three boys and one girl. immigrated to Canada anti tool: up farming until which year théy n‘ OBITUARY bins. JOHN HEWITT. 'We deeply2 regret to chronicle the. death of Mariorv Kernahan beloved wife ."of John Hewitt, of Darkies’ Corners, who passed peacefully away to the Great Be- yond on Thursday, August 13-, at 10.55 a.m. Deceased had been ill for the past three months with a complication of diseases, and dur- ing her illness, which she endured patiently, everything possible was done that earthly power, skilled medical attention and friends and, neighbors could do to h'ring her back to health again, but to no avail, for the Divine Ruler had decreed otherwise, and took her to himself. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, and the black cloud of gloom, which her den h has caus- ed_to shadow the home, will not No fear, no woe shall dim the Asleep’in Jesus, peaceful rest. )sent That maini-ests the Saviour‘s ~ power. 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Rugs, Linoleum, Oilcl()ths..\1nt- tings and Furtains, at. Greatly Reduced Price. i 4: regular $18.50 fur 15.50 i 4 regular 16.()Of<j_)1'§133.50~ { 3;; regular 13.50 for 11.50 Seamless Tapestry Rugs IMORLGCK Linoleumns and {3K6 a pomt ‘01‘ flothinO' :md ~\lert m c: a ti ememloush' "* :x' e} \ customer \\ ho I}. come: back 21221111 111 ran-’1‘ 1‘ “in ‘1‘ ., y; by“ Lu $1.00 PER YEA“ SLID'