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‘ Cutters for sale.-â€"Several differ- ent styles, to be cleared at cost ’ Babb 8: Cox, Durham f The Durham Poultry Association i. . . '3‘ are holding their annual show on in; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs- ; day. January 19, 20 33nd 21. E Foundâ€"A pair of gauntlcts. Owner may have same by profingr Draperty and paying expenses. At {2“ The Chronicle office. _ Ladies requiring calling cards will do well to examineour large stock and leave their orders. We have up-to-date styles in station- ery and type Mr. Alex. C McDonald, better linown here as “Sandy,” received a letter Monday night from his son. Tom. in Victoria, P.C., and was delighted to hear from him after an interval of eight months. since lhe wrote last. It is eight years since Tom left here, and he has been engaged ever since with the Canadian Northern. The father Doctor and Mrs. Jamieson left Monday .for Toronto to take 111) residence in the Speaker's Chamb- ers of the Legislat’ve Assembly Where thev will remain till the close of the session or later. We congratulate the Doctor on his new promotion anrl hope he may gain sufficient avoirdupois to hold down his big chair with credit to himself and the constit- uents who put him there no address for some time. While Mr. McDonald feels a certain amount of anxiety, he expresSes pleasure and pride in the thought 01 having a son thats willing to fight in the cause of the Empire, and is quite resigned to the fitnation. but hopes the boy may’ {escape danger. and son never met since 1906. though the son was here two years ago while the father was absent in the west. He now writes to say that he has joined the Second Contingent, for service in Eurone. and will be with the Army Medical Corps. The letter was dated on the 5th inst, and stated he would leane'for the east on Saturday, the 9th, but could give While sleighing down the ceâ€" ment hill after school a few ev- enings ago, Roydon Burnett. vho was riding head foremost on his own sleigh. ran into another sleigh that upset on the hill ahead of him. The result was a severe gash. and the neceSsity of hree stitches ,to close the wound. As there is little or no traffic on the cement hill. sleighriding there is not prohibited. ‘ m ' Mr. Geo. Robertson of St mi;- arines will give two looting i: the town hall on 1hurs< ay, Janu- arv 21.0119 at 2.30 13.111 and 211‘ illustrated lee: re at 8 p.x~~.., Ir connection wig}; the Duzlmm PO‘ 14 .trv Show. to be held Jammrv 19 20 and 21. Admission to lictu‘ro free. a’ green leather purse containing a sum of money. Reward for its retu‘rn to this office Upper Tov n and T} :e 33031!an A Cariâ€"Wei the undersigned. herebv agree to sell a package of five standard size 5c. boxes of Silver Tip Silent Matches for 20c. Qualitv guaranteedâ€"Alex. Mc- Lachlan, J. 8: J. Hunter. 12 1? 6m Until Januarv 23rd. we will con- tinue giving three extra photos with each dozen. Make your ap- pointment now. F. W Kelsey ; The Patriotic League sent a cheque for $100 to Toronto this week to the head office of the Red Cross Societv. Any person wishing to do knit- ting for the soldiers may 96111 on 3558 Laura MacKenzie for a sunâ€" 'olv of yarn. Anyone requiring ice for the coming summer. kindlv call up Durham Mills, Phone 58. 2 Mr. John Queen has purchased a fine Yorkshire hog, bred bv H. J Davis Woodstock - “Thirty-seven.” That’s it° our telephone number. Ring us up when you Want printing. VOL. 48â€"NO. 2499 N EWS AROUN D TOWN nu- L0 Our reference last week to Mr Barbour’s long: term of subscrip- tion brings up another claimant of long standing Mr. George Whit- more tells us he brought the first press used in Durham from Hamil- ton in the early Winter of 1857, and that he never remembers missing a paper since the first issue of The Standard‘ which ap- peared on the 13th of Februarv. 1857. Mr. Whitmore was teaming: in company with Chas. Vollett at the time. from Durham to Hamil- ton.and return. the round trip re- quiring about eight days. Thev got ‘a dollar and a half ahund- red-'from drawing goods, and he says it didn’t pay them. He has again paid in advance for 1915. P-u‘is dated January 7, says: “The Cabinet has approved a measure for submission to Parlia- ment making permanent the pro- hibition of the sale of absinthe and all similar liquors. The Govâ€" ernment find that the militarv de- cree forbidding: absinthe affects the population beneficially. The Cabinet also approved a bill which provides that no licenses shall be issued to new establish- ments for the sale of spirituous liquors. unless accessorv to‘ a restaurant ” The Women’s Institute will hold a meeting in the Librar:v, Durham, on Wednesday. January 20, 1915, at 2 p.11". Miss Susie Campbell of Toronto will address the meeting. Miss Campbell is an Institute worker of considerable experience and she is untirinp: in her faith- ful efforts to leave her hearers noble thoughts and sentiments in keemng with their tastes and surroundings. Every member should endeavor to be present and all ladies are cordially invited to attend Referring: to the recent local on- tion vote in Durham. the Meaford Express says: The close vote on 1 peal in Durham Was not unex- nected. when it is considered that the town is composed largely of foreigners who resent any inter- fez-ence- with their Dre-conceived ideas regarding the use of liquor The wonder is that in a mixed community 111: Durham there ever was eloquence persuasive enough to induce the people to pass a measure of moral reform Don’t be foolish. Give your trade to the merchant Who keeps store the year round. Buy from the man who stands at your side at the tax collector’s counter. Buv from the man who is your neigh- The London papers are asking; ladies who are knitting Woollen' gloves for the soldiers to note that right-hand gloves should have the thumb and the first fin- ger bare. for these parts of the glove have to be cut away when the men are shooting as other- wise thev cannot feel the trigger of their rifles. The Choral Society started again Tuesday night and intend, in the course of a couple of months. to render a musical cantata entitled “The Nautical Knot.” Mr. Cook of Mt. Forest, is in charge of the work. The town is now without 1 constable. the appointment being laid over till the next meeting. There were several applicants for the position. but who the choice will be is not known. Notice.â€"Ask Supt. Ritchie to show you my exhibit of Barred Rocks. which are for sale, while at the Poultrv Show. _.T W Hanna. Dundalk, Ontario. For sale.â€"A seven-Horse-power gasoline engine. Apply to C. Smith Sons. Durham. To Rentâ€"Five rooms and woodshed. warm and comfortable. Applv to Mrs. Carwardine, oppoâ€" site Smith’s Foundry. 2 Anyone requiring ice for the coming summer, kindlv call on Durham Mills Phone 58. " A Canadian Press despatch from Dr. Jamieson, M.P P., of South Grey, has been appointed speaker in the Ontario assembly. It .wnl now be Hon. David among his many friends and admirers. The honor bestowed upon Dr. Jamie- son will prove to be both a pop-u- lar and diplomatic move on the part of Premier Hearst. We . ezg- tend congrats from afar to the doctor upon the deserving dis- tinction that has come his .way politically. And just here we would also like to congratulate as well his estimable partner in life who throughout the storm and calm of his political career has been a most inspiring and valu- able helpmeet.â€"Cameron R. McIn- tosh. in North Battleford. Sask.. News. A meetinO' of the citizens was hald lastniO'ht in the Presbvteiian church to discuss means for betâ€" ter enfm'cem-;.it of laWS'in 2'01)â€" eral and local option in particular It is an open secret that a strong: and determined opposition has been made against the effective enforcement of local option. and the by-law has been to a large extent discredited by the citizens. The result of the recent vote. however. shows that the DeOpic prefer the measure and have again decided to give'it another three years’ trial. The lack of enforceâ€" ment is laid by the anti-optionists as a weakness on the part of the temperance people. who are no .v showing a stronger determina- tion than ever to see that the law shall be respected. Local op- tion is here to stay if it gets hall a chance. We will receive a car of Molas- sine Meal in a few days. Farmers and others Wishing to procure some of this excellent stock feed should place their orders now. Get our special rate for large quantity off car. The People’s Mills. John McGowan. Pmprietor. A grand natri‘Btic entertainment under the ausnices of Varne’ Grange. will be held in V'arney Hall on Friday evening, January 22 Goud program, chieflv from outside towns. Refreshments serv- ed. Admission 10c. and 15c Come and enioy a rare treat. 2 A serious earthquake is reportâ€" ed to have occurred yesterday in Rome and a number of other Ital- ian cities. Much damage was done to property, but no loss of life has been reported. Hon. I. B Lucas, on the assump- tion of his duties as Attorna‘y- General of Ontario, has resifi'nod from the law firm in Markdale of which he was senior partner, and also from the Toronto firm of Mills. Haney, Lucas 8: Hal-us Rev. D. Wren of Brussels nreacxhâ€" ed educational sermons last Sun- dav in the Methodist church. Rex. Mr. Prudham was in Brussels for missi-onarv anniversarv. Three Owen Sound youths were given six monfihs’ terms in the Central Prison for a series of pettv burglaries. ' CONGRATULATIONS The Durham horse fair will be held'in Durham on Thursdav of next week January 21 DURHAM, 0NT., THURSDAY, J \NUARY :4 FROM THE WEST ; Recruiting Officers for the Third Overseas’ Contingent Will be at. the HAHN HOUSECDURHAM on Saturdav Evening. January 16 1915 from 5 to 8 p.m. Volunteers Wishing to enlist Will kindly meet them at the above time. A. E. BALL. 5 Officer Commandinpj D. 00., 3lst Regt ‘ pleasure to pay to see. The local line-up was: Goal J. Allen: defense. J. McLaCshlan. '1‘. Cowan: centre, C. McLaclllan; rover. G. Catton: Wing's, A. Saund- ers. M. Saunders. i a 1 n -o- I V' V'VVVV‘ S ~me time ago Dr. C. Wolfe sent in an application for a position on the Veterinary Corps in the EurOpean conflict. More than an acceptance. with a request to be in readiness was not known until Monday last. when orders came to report for duty at Montreal this Thursday morning. It was short notice. but the suspense was over and the young man had some knowledge of what was before him. Yesterdav afternoon he left bv the four o’clock Grand Trunk train for Toronto. t‘hence during the night to Montreal, where he should arrive this morning. From Montreal we presume he will go to Halifax. and from there direct to England or France, and to _ the scene of the conflict. To outline the trip is of course. mere con- i‘ecture on our part, as he is him- self ignorant of what is expected of him. The war to us; will be of greater significance from now on. and the result of the conflict will be scanned by many of us with greater interest __The band accompanied him to the station. where a large assemblage was present to give him a patriotic send-off, wish him godspeed and a safe return. The young man is to be commended for the loyal and patriotic spirit he has shown. yet. after all, he is doing nothing more than a duty that devolves on every able-bodied Britisher W'e “7i30h him a pleasant vovage and hope he may escape without injury and be speedily restored to the home of his loved ones. i DURHAM 8, HARRISTON 6 OFF TO THE WAR . mls C ,.. f. ('4 i:a\' c 113:- 0341].; V‘.t .u H. _ . ,P‘ . r. « r V p v-v ‘ O 5- : . n I u. "4 ,4 . I“ r 5. 4 ‘2 f4 0-! Y2? â€". IQ C C" MAJ- ' W I1\ :it 1.. (3 ’1 c; {n t11fix' Inca} tiOll, tame 93 U) as (D ’5‘ . .-‘ . I I . VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV'VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV'VVOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVÂ¥VVVVVVVVVVY apwppppuppbpvpbbbbv>>vrp>pp>>>>t 4’ é++++é+$++é$¢++v$é+++++++++é+++é+%++é%+++++é+++++¢+§ We have also 20 Ladies’ and Gent’s Fu" Collared Coats we will offer you. The importance of these remarkable price reductions is only learned by personal inspe tion. in 40 LADIES’ TWEED COATS which we must sell. The Greatest Value ever offered. Don’t wait till you hear some one else say they are goirg to get one, come and get the one you want. You always need something warm in January and Februarv. come expecting big values and we will give you better. Balance of Rubber Stock at g t ly reduced‘prices. ’ Overshoe Special. Size 4 to 8. One buckle, at 75C. Children’s extra heavy Blue Coats, shepherd plaid lining. Trimmed ewith red or plaid. Size 4 to 14 yrs. Reg. $6.75 For $4.50 Misses” H eavy Buc Coats Velvet '1‘ ri mmd, Reg. $5.00 Childlen’s Hem y Blue Coats Niceh Finis hed, Reg. $3. 00 Call and See Them. Be Convinced. For $2.00 $1.00 PER YEAR