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LAKELET BREEZE-IS. The farmers {or the past wee}. are very uneasy about the gett.’ m: in of their ham est on account of the wet w eathwer We hope it may soon fair up. Mr. Wm. and Miss Mary Ramage attended the Red Cross garden party on Dr. Jamieson’s lawn last Friday evening. they taking part in theprogmmmei They report an excellent time. Mr. John Brown left last _week for the west. principally on a pleasure tyxp. . ' .1'_- -_-.1 -1.- 1.:- .v -v vâ€"â€" a- ’ I "fir.“Arthur Lee disposed of his farm last week to Mr. Palmer Pat- terson. Mrs. Pratt. who has been snend- ing’ a short time at Mr. D. 'Hamil- ton’s. left last week for her home in Toronto. 7' ‘J--'v Mr. Will Hunter purchased 19 head of stock cattle last week from Mr. Morris Tribe of Holstein. Mr. Hunter will have some feeding to do this winter, as he already had nine head of his own. suitable for feeding. Horses are beginning to change hands again. Mr. Chas. Reid dis- posed of his driver at the fair last Thursday. 'and .on Friday purchas- ed a fine 3-year-old colt from Mr. Nelson McGuire. _ Sir. and Mrs. John Lawrence. sr._. spent Saturday night and Sunday with friends near Allan Park.” "Oviieiof our Voxth Egremont boys is taking regulaz {lips to Price- \ille Intel}. “9 think he is tak- ing vocal lessons. Some of our young hopefuls are anxious to have the harvest fin- ished this month. :15 harvest ’and honex moon (1:135 do not go Well together. We are very sorry to learn that Mr. Jas. Ford’s little girl. who has been seriously ill for some time, IS not improving very much of late. 0009000OQOQQOQQQOOQQQQOQQO 00000900.0099000909000990; Opposite the Old Stand. Durham, Ont. i §§§Q§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§OQOO00‘990000?6000009990900000991 9060 u»0»wn»WOD$WWQW$nowannnnannflnnunfinua«aflnabbfl Gag Q: Q ‘r G qgwfii‘ <»%“w<)r"é--'m W”“ V‘v‘v‘ ' "' "' i ' v ' CLEARING SALE Ihe Down .own Shoe Store: I. S. MCIIraith g g 2 then-36$- mawwmmsnnwmwmm August 27, 1914. \\ e lime onl} a limited number of these in Ladies’ Misses’ Child- lens and Infants. to clear at the follo“ mg iedm ed prices : Ladies’ $1.50 and $1.75 lines at $1 .25 Misses‘ $1.00 line at ..... . . . . 85c Childrens’ 85c line at ......... 75c Infants’ 75c line at; ........... 65c Some broken lines in leather-we are clearing out is well. Call early before your size is gone. See our Special Values in Ladies’Black or Tan Hose at 15c or 2 pairs for 25¢: Other line: up to {me in stock. Childrens‘ in many colors and prices CUSTOM WORK AND REPAIRING AS USUAL' Western “Fa 11‘ 9M 44“!" The Con. '1'. Koimody Show: will fill the Hidway. Insic by the but available Bands. 1 "Rear ced Railway Rates commencingfiSept. 1 1 'Spocial Excursion Dayg, Ssopt, 15, 16. 17. an tickets Magnificent Programme of Attractions. Two Speed Events Daily. '3 New Fireworks Every Night. . COKE AND 8E The Dominion Experimental fig! Exhibit and the Canadian Ontario’s EPopular Exhibition LONDON, CANADA 3 I September ,Iltlx to 19th, 1914 i Old Stand. \\’e are again settled and ready for business in the store just, across the street and as we have decided to remain in business we ask for :1 r-ontimied support. assuring all of fair hcnest and courteous treatment. “'e have received a.st0ck nf Yarns. Blankets and “Muller: Goods and invite. inspectinn. Lem-n our prices before buying. (Vail and’see us in our new premises. of White Canvas Slippers E take this opportunity of thanking our many custou ers who gave us a share of then- patron- age- during our thirty years business In the ARD OF THANKS INCREASED PRIZE LIST An Won w’in'tho Secretary S. SCOTT Mr. and Mrs. H. Fiddler of Neu-l stadt. and children. are the {guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. Seaman.-é 3 Dr. Dixon and wife, of Chicago,§ lare the guests of their parents. er. and Mrs. J.M. Dixon .and Mrs.~ 'Robt .Burrows. i The many friends of Mrs. W. T. Petrie have been anxious lately. as. she is ’on a trip through Europe and at the time of the outbreak. of the war was crossing the can-1 tinent from Italy to England. A? message from London, England.‘ quells all 'fears, as she is to sail for Canada on September 4, she iand the party "all being well. l Little Willie Ibbott, the 8-V?.’ll‘- old son of Rev. T. H. Ibhott. met ' with a rather serious accident on Sunday afternoon. He was in the act of coming down stairs. 3 when he leaned against the rail- ing. overbalancing as he did so :iand fell to the floor. A deep ligash in his chin and face result- .ed, which needed several stitches ’lto close the wound. 'The little fel- ilO\\' is doing nicely and will be l round again_i_n a_ few days. ' '- _-- v â€"â€"‘ " ”n “" ' Mrs. J. R. Mur'dock and Miss Ixa are the guests of Holstein friends 110‘". Mesdames Faviro‘ McFadden and McIntyre. who have been guests of Mrs. Jas. Horsburgh, left for their ré’sqective homes_ Tuesdflnv. Milton Seim. son of Dr. Seim formerly of this villag'e enlisted in Mt. Forest and is now on his \1. ‘1} to the seat of War. - Mrs. Adam Main underuent an Operation for a growth on her shoulder. Dr. Meikel performed the Operation. The harvesting is about over here for this season. The threat- ening Weather of the past week induced the farmers to rush a little when the sun shone. Miss Della Reid is spending her \acation in London._ Pontiac Mich., and Thamesville claim a few days from Bert. Brebner each year. Mr. T. R. Brown and family leave for Regina on Saturday nxext. Mrs. P. F. Thair having gone on the 15th inst. Q 1 A Q Only about four Weeks to fair days. The Secretary and Direct- ors have been untiring in their efforts to get things i_ntp line. The curfew is sounded regular- ly at 9 o’clock each evening. and. We understand, a few 'who are making light of it, but sooner or later someone will be brought to task. It is the duty of every citizen to see that order is main- tained. HOLSTEIN. I‘ Miss Annie Alice is home for couple of_ \ygeks; hghday. ‘T_ A _LL--_ -A.‘ L.' B. Nicholson has pufchased a he“ Ford car, and on Saturdav last motored to Guelph and other Doints. Mrs. Tyndall of Arthur spent a couple 93 days hege lately._ ' Wm: Donxey. wife and little son, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs: ._I._B."ant. . _.. Mrs. J. D. Main is down at Alma \isiting' her sister. Mrs. W. Currie. CUU}JLC ‘V uv-x Mr. and Mrs. P. F. McArthur of High River, Alberta, are in town. Miss Cora Wilson is spending a few davs in Hgn-over.~ __O__.J_ first“ I;\xin YEWTOVro'nto is visit- ing her aunt. Mrs. Jas. Webber. Mr. Mark Wilson of Flresherton. was in town last week. 1 T1_ The little Misses Myrtle and Ida \Vright of Chesley are visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. :J.’Bry~on. Master James Wilson. of Flesh-er- ton is visiting his uncle. Mr. E. T McClocklin. Miss Wilhelmine Megill', of Bar- rie. is visiting Mr. and Mrs. James 1‘ n. McAuleyl “ ‘ C‘ b h_-““ fi--.‘ v râ€"'__., - ! Miss Bessie T-elf-o-rd returned af- gt‘er a month’s visit at Georgian iBay points. She was accompanied by Miss Muriel Hoig. ‘ “0-1 .84 ‘VAV‘ “g‘. Miss Gef'tie Campbell of Bram- ford, is visiting with her brother Mr. and Mrs. R. Campbel}. ' 1.7-- LVAL. g§‘;\. “nu-w. ._- Mr. DeWitt‘Cosens of London, and Miss Cosens. of Trowbridge. are Visiting- relatives in town. Miss Jessie McFarlane of Ham- ilton is Visiting her cousin, Miss Effie Hunter.. . Lady Willisvon. of Toronto, was in town, to visit her sister, Mrs Burris, who 15 szel'iouslyoill. -" "' .1 .4... llktl 1 ID, V\ ll'\l Lu u'v A‘\l “w. . ,Mrs. Gilbert McKechnie, and sis ter. Miss Nan Grnn. returned. after a two \veeks’ visit at Muskoka Miss Devena Warmington left on Friday to attend the milliner'y openings in Toronto. Mr. L. McMillan 0f McArthur, Idaho, will accept thanks for re- mittance on subscription. 0.1 Mr. R. B. Henry of Orangeville, District Deputy A.O.U.W., was in town yesterday and gave us a call. 7 , q, LL. Rev. Mr. Wylie, Mrs. Wylie. Jean and Cathee, have returned from a fortnight’s visit with .frie-nads in the Niagara District. Rev. Mr. .Cosens of London drove up from Trowbi'idge to spend Sunday with his sisters. Mrs. H. McCrae and Mrs 7M. Kneciitel. . Mr. W. D. Davis of West Toronâ€" ‘to. engineer on the C. P. R. is ‘spending a short vacation with Shis parents in Glenelg, and other irelatives and friends in Durham ; and vicinity: ‘ l I. ”-VV-“v Mrs. Reginald Kelly, and baby. Florence Elizabeth, .are visiting at the home :of Mr. and Mrs. John K-ellY- __ _ 1 110-, In -_ --vu- Miss Mary Eager, and Miss Mar- ion Bodd'y, returned to their homes. after visiting with Miss Amv ,Keilly.‘ _ _ - ‘ . 1 n Mrs. I. B. Lucas. and son, Dick. and Mr. and Mrs. Henry, of Mark- dale, motored through town on Tuesdav afternoon. _ â€"-v Miss Inez Redford of Hanover \isited for a xx eek with friends lere and returned home on Tues- day. Mr. Joseph Mansell, who has been with his brother-in-law, Rev. Mr. Wylie, (for the past ten Weeks is seriously‘ill. V wwO- . . I Mr. and Mrs. Grant Whittaker and children, (of West Toronto. Visited in town for a few days and returned home Tuesday. Mr. Chas. Kennedy left o-n'Tues- dav morning to spend a few months in Saskatchewan. We wish him a pleasant trip and a safe return. “A.“ -‘-â€"--vd ' Mr. Peter Cook and two sons, of“ Flint, Mich., are spending a couâ€"x ple of Weeks with the former‘s father and brother at Crawford. It is nine years since Mr. Cook was] here last. 1 Mr. J. H. McLachlan, of Victoria.‘ B.C.. is visiting his brother, Alex" and family, here. He intends to start for the west again in. a few days, but will spend some time at the Toronto Exhibition» on his Way home. ' - Mr. J. iC. \Vright of Proton, and his sister, Mrs. J. Bryon of Dur- ham. accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. S.-Wright of Ch-esley, mo- tored to Kincardine on Saturday, where they were the guests of their father, Mr. S. Wright, over fiSunday.“ â€" ‘1 _"‘- \l “u“ 0 Mrs. Wm. Ferguson, and son. William, «of Chicago, are spending a couple .of weeks with her broth- er, Duncan McQuarrie, her sisters. Mrs. Neil Livingston, Mrs. Lachlan McLean. Mrs. James Ledingham. and other relatives and friends in Bentinck and Durham. We were. pleased to have them call on us after their .arrival here Saturday last. - Vinegar, placed in a bottle of dried-up glue will moisten and make it liquid again. Sea salt dissolved in a hot bath has a wonderful tonic effect.‘ It should be first dissolved in a pitcher or cup and then poured into the bath- and stirred. Candle ends, melted and mixed with an equal quan;t_ityl of gpgpen- Watery custard is casued by cooking m an oven that is too hot. Set the custard in a pan of hot Water and see that the water does not boil‘ during the baking. When making a steamed pud- ding, put a piece of well-greased paper over the top before tying on the cloth. This Will prevent the cloths from becoming greasv and they are no trouble to wash. 63);, Hake. an éxcellefit polislf for floors, oilcloths, etc. It is equal to good beeswax. Rub a little soap over the mil- dew spots, and on top of this little chalk and lemonp juice. If the garment is then put out in the sun for a couple of hours, and afterwards washed in the usual way, the spots will disappear. ’H‘OUSEHOLD HELPS. PERSONAL Arthur.â€"Oct. .7 and 8. Atwood.â€"S-ept. 22 and 23. Ayto-mâ€"Oct. 6 and ’1'. Bl-yth. -â€"Sept. 29 and 530 Bolton Hâ€"Sept 28 and 29. Brussels. â€"Oct. 1 and 2. Chatsworth.â€"Sept. 10 and 11. Chesley.â€"Sept. 22 and 23. Clarksburg‘.â€"Sent. 22 and 23, Collingwood.-Sept. 23â€"26. Desboro.â€"Sept. 17 and 18. Draytdn. â€"Sent. 29 and 30. Dundalk. â€"October 8 and 9. DURH..Mâ€"SEPT 24 and 25, Feversham. â€"Oct. 6 and 7. Flesherton..â€"Sept.~ '29 ‘and 30. F-ordwich.â€"Oct. 3. Goderich.â€"Sept 21-23. Grand Valley.â€"Oct. 1 and 2 Hanover.â€"Sept. 17 and 18. Harristovn.â€"Sept. .24 and 25. Hepworth.â€"â€"Sept. 23. Holsteinâ€"Sept. 29 and 30. Kincardinterâ€"Sept. 17 and 18. Lion’s Head.â€"Oct. 1 and 2. List1o1vel.â€"Sept. 7. London (Western Fair) Sept. 11-19. Markdal~e.â€"October 13 and 14. Meaf-OId.â€"Oct. 1 and 2 Mildmay. â€"Sept. 29. Mount Forest. â€"-Sept. 17 and 18. Neustadt. â€"Sept. 16 and 17. Orang e1ille. â€"Sept. 17 and.18. Oweng Sound. â€"Oct. 7-9. Paisley. â€"â€"Sept. '29 and 30. Palmerston. â€"Sept. 22 and 23. Port Elgin. â€"Sep t. 24 and 25. Pr1ce11lleâ€"Oct. 1 and 2. Riple1.-â€"Sept. 29 and 30. Rocklvn. â€"0ct. 6 and? Sl1e1bu1neâ€"Sept. 29 and 30. Ta1..a-â€"â€"Oct 6 and'i. Teeswate1. -Oct. '1' and 8. T11 erton. â€"â€"Oct. 6. ”'1010nto..~â€"1ug. 28-Sept. 12. \\ alkel ton â€"Sept. 15 and 16. Walter’s Falls. â€"Sept. 79 and 30. Wiarton.â€"-Oct. 6 and? - lThick, Soft, Fluffy, and No Dand-i i ruffâ€"Use Parisian Sage. 1 g If your hair is losing its natural color, coming out and splitting, or lacks that enviable softness, gloss .and beauty, do not deSpairâ€"p'ret- lty hair islargely a matter of ;care. If it is too thin, make it 1 grow. If it is harsh and brittle lsoften it upâ€"lubricate it. If you Fhav-e dandruff it is because the iscalp is too dry and flakes off. gFres’heLn up the scalp with Paris- ian Sageâ€"all dandruff disappears. falling hair and itching head IceaSe, your hair is doubly beauti- } Parisian Sage, sold by Macfar- { ane Co., and at all drug count- ers, is just What you needâ€"a large bottle costs but 50 cents. It sure- :ly makes the hair lustrous and !seem twice as abundant. You ‘cannot be disappointed in Parisian ;Sage. X2 ful. Army Horse Inspection Windsor has been connected with Niagara Falls by the Hydro power line, which is the second longest in the World. An army horse inspection for the purchase of horses for use in the war will be held at the Union Stock Yards, West Toronto, every day. Parties having horses to sell which will meet the requirements of the Imperial and Canadian offi- cers who are in. attendance daily should communicate with the Union Stock Yards immediately. THE DURHAM CHRONICLE. HAVE PRETTY HAIR. FALL FAlRS, l9|4 I Continental EurOpe into Canada due to the War, gives many home in’= dustries an unexampled opportunity for immense and immediate develop= ‘ment. THE shutting off of imports from ,-_-_A 24"1" ”nan/In 'Victory ,is to him whofhas courage. Canada Will prosper at the expense of Co ntine ntal Europe. This is not a time in Canada for repining on the part of the business man. We must be careful, ; even frugal, but We must also be bold. ' HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION ‘ ‘-' Continued from page 1. ' a number of instrumentals, songs’ and other entertainment were: pleasing features. Amongst those: who were specially appreciated. were Miss Whittaker and Miss-E Henderson, who delighted the au-' dience with a few w ell-rendered: solos. Mr. Baldwin. gave a brief. address‘ and Mr. Haston gave a‘ couple of musical selections on Ethe accordeon. The others were chiefly local tale.,nt but they “ere inone the less appreciated because lot that fact. ‘ Coll. house plantsâ€"Mrs. J. Mc- Stocks-J. Morrison. Mrs. N. Ilraith. Mrs N. Harvey. Harvey. Auracariaâ€"Mrs J, McGowan. Sweet Peasâ€"J. Morrison. J. Asparagus Plumosaâ€"E A. Hay Knight. MI‘S- J- Harvey. Mrs John Smith, Mrs. J. S. Mc- Verbenasâ€"Mrs. N. Harvey, Mrs; Ill;aith - E J. S. McIlraith. Begonia Tuberousâ€"S Hughes. MES J. _McGuo.Wan, Mrs. McIlraith. 'â€"-â€" w- vâ€"â€" Begonia, floweringâ€"Lies: W. W.” Wfable Bouquetâ€"Mrs. J. S. Mcâ€" Prudham. Mrs McIlraith. Mrs. Ilraith. J. Knight. W. W. Prud- McGowan. ; ham. . Begonia Rexâ€"Mrs. McGowan. 3 Hand "Bouquetâ€"Mrs. J. S. Mc- (‘oleusâ€"Mrs. J. McAuliffe. C. Ilraith. W. W. Prudham. Firth \ i Sunflowerâ€"J. Knight. Funâ€"Mrs. McGowan, Mrs. N.‘ 0011. Open-air FIOWersâ€"{. HBI'VBY- Mrs .John Smith. [Knight Mrs. N. HarveY. W- W. Foliage Phantâ€"W. W. Prudham. Prudham. ' J- Morrison. Coll. Hibiscus PerennielSâ€"SQE- Flowering Plant, not on listâ€"J. eial silver and bronze medals giv- Knight. en by the Toronto Horticultural Fuchoiaâ€"J. Knight. Society for 1:3t and 2nd prizesâ€" HibiSCUSâ€"MI‘S‘. J.S. ' Mellraith. C. Firth, {'24 varieties, silver _med- Mrs. N. Harvey. :11: Mrs. N. Harvey, :21 varieties, Geranium. singleâ€"J. Morrison. bronze medal. Geranium, doubleâ€"C. Firth, Mrs. JUNIOR MEMBERS. lN. Harvey, J. Morrison. Geranium. fragrantâ€"Mrs. J. Eur- vey Mrs. N. Harvey, J. Morrison. Geranium. ivyâ€"leavedâ€"Mrs. J. S. McIlraith. Coll. Geraniumsâ€"Mrs. J. Harvev. Hanging Basketâ€"Mrs. J. Harvey, E. A. Ray. Hydranwa‘xeaâ€"Mrs.‘ J. McGr()Wan., J. Prudham. Morrison. Bouquet, House and Garden Liliesâ€"Mrs. J. S. McIlraith. Flowersâ€"Merrill Prudham, Myrtle ‘Olue-an-dversâ€"Mrs. J. S. McIlraith Sparling, Hilda ’Harvey. W. W. .Prudham. Coll. Astersâ€"Myrtle Sparling. Petuniaâ€"J. Knight, Mrs. N. Hilda Harvey. ++§éé++é++4~§°$+$+¢+wm ~1-‘2'~I~é'+'§°+'§"§°-1Ҥ--§-+°§"§"1-+'1*+°}"I~++44“? é+o§~+++++++o§~w++w+w++++++ ~:«:~~:â€"~z«.o . DO NOT PAY THIS STORE HAS ITS PRICES SET and solicit a. share of the patIonage along: this line 1N GRANITEWARE we have special bargains. Our dishes are the best for the lowest. prices. We have also stocked all sorts of Candies. SPECIALS MILDRED HAIR NETS VIOLIN STRINGS MOUSE TRAPS ' Two for Se. ' Two for 5c. Two for SC. AT THE .VARIETY STORE PLANTS IN POTS. WAR CRY PRICES PUBLIC SCHOOL BOOKS The Store that has the set prices, Nothing over 25 cents. We have just received a full line of .. L. SAUNDERS BROS. Harvey. _ Primulaâ€"J. Morrison. Mrs. IV. Harvey. . Rose in bloomâ€"J. Morrison. Window boxâ€"C. Firth. CU’L FLOWERS. Snap Dragonsâ€"Mrs. J. Harvey'- Astersâ€"Mrs. N. Harvey. - Candytuftâ€"J. Morrison. Dahl-iasâ€"J. Morrison. Gailardiasâ€"C. Firth. Gladiolaâ€"Mrs. John Smith. J. Knight. Liliesâ€"J. Morrison. Nasturtiumsâ€"W. W. Prudham. Mrs. E. Dean, J. Morrison. .Pansiesâ€"C. Firth, J. Knight. Petnniasâ€"W. W. Prudham. Phlox Annualâ€"Mrs. N. Harvey, J Knight. Phlox Perennielâ€"Mrs. N. Harvey ‘Tveible Bouquetâ€"Mrs. J. S. Mc- Ilraith J. Knight. W. W. Prud- ham. Hand "Bouquetâ€"Mrs. J. S. Mc- vey. Coll. Hibiscus PerennieISâ€"Spe- cial silver and bronze medals giv- en by the Toronto Horticultural Society for lat and 2nd prizes:- Coll. Wild Flowers, Ferns and Grasses grown in Grey County- Halda Harvey, Merril} Prudhgxy.‘ Bouquet Wild Flowersâ€"Hilda Harvey, Merrill Prudham. Coll. Pansiesâ€"Hilda Harvey. 10 Spikes 'SWeet Peasâ€"Merrill Prudham. ' zihhia's’â€"c. Firth. Mrs. N. Har-