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the ‘pursuit of their labors. The statistics at the close of the arti- cle may appear like dry re ding, but they are very significant and full of meaning. Notice particu- larly the immense shortages that are likely to grow from the dis- turbance caused by the war tint toâ€"day is playing havoc with so large a portion of Europe. This shortage must be made up some " place ~to preserve the equilibrium.; 'Canada is one of the countries in a position to take advantage of i, the situation and it seems like: In this issue we Dublish an arti- cle on Patriotism and Production that should inspire our agricul~ tural readers to greater efforts in place face charges of manslaugh- ter. Knoll fatally shot Joseph Ferry. who, with other youths. was Larrylng on pranks about his house on Hallowe’en. The charge son of Mr. T. H. Lawrence. near Vickers. on Thanksgiving Day. A Hanover man named Theodor! is charged with assaulting H. E. El- liott last fall and taking 515 from him. A Meaford man is charged with rape. Just as we go to Dress we learn that Hamlet has been acquitted. Grey County. Assizes onened at Owen Sound on Tuesday, the list including four criminal and two civil cases. Robert Knoll of Griers- ville. and Joseph Hamlet of this Durhamites will he interested in the news that Mr. F. L. Knight better krfiwn here as “Tod.” who was a member of the first Canad- ian expeditionarv force in the South African war. has been given an appointment in the second con- tingent with the Eaton machine gun motor corns. He will hold the rank of lieutenant. Mr. Knight is the eldest son of the Coltinewood town clerk. and is a son-in-law of Mrs. J. A. Munro of this town He is now in Toronto with his battery, and expects to leave for France shortly. 1 tion was removed. The election is rgported as one of the hottest in voaz-s. C01. McKenzie was disqualified bv the local cour t but appealed tn Congratulations to C01. D. C.‘ McKenzie. a former Durham bov: who was again elected mayor of: Fort Frances, on Monday, oven L. Christi-e. the Citizen’s League candidate, by a majority of 68. TONY“ ..L0v vl‘OZ‘C Quite a number from here at-l tended the Orillia-Wiarton hockeyi match at the latter place Wednesday night. Though Wiai-l ton were three goals ahead on the? game, they could not overcome Orillia’s four-goal lead, and as a consequewnce Orfllia are the 1915 champions of the O. H. A. We learn that Mr. Carl Walker. who was engaged on the staff here a year or so ago, has pur- chased the Hillsburg Beaver, and is now running a paper of his own. We wish him every success and hope he may grow rich and corpulent like the rest of us. We are pleased to report that Mrs. J. N. Murdock, who was tak- en seziousiy i] the first of the \\ eek is making good mogreés tow- ard recovery. For a time, her condition was serious. round floor. The law now requires that butâ€" ter wrappers be printed. If vou leave your orders at The ChroniCIe office the work will be done prop- erly and promptly. Leave your orders early for Tip- perary Ice Cream for 17th of March. Central Drug Store. Neilson’s Tipperary Ice Cream for St. Patrick’s Dav. Order early. Central Drug Store Live Bogs are $7.65. Butter 26c.: eggs 18c. Farmers grow bigger crops bv using Harab fertilizers.-â€"C. Smith Sons, Agents, Durham, Ont Cutters for saleâ€"Several differ- ent styles, to be cleared at cost Rabb Cox. Durham .NEWS AROUND TOWN VOL. .48â€"NO. 2507 it seems like part to get in on '0 I A If? (1 : £1 squahf 1C (t again securing their services to conduct this sale. Eyes tested free and best possible vision guaran- teed. Lowest prices for double vision ’and special ground lenses. This;is your opportunity to econ- omize during the present money stringency. Noticeâ€"Come early, and avoid crowding. during the afternoon and evening. we will again .8911 genuine gold- filled rimmed spectacles and eye- glasses for $1.00, same as are sold regularly for from $3.50 to $5. These special sales have been con- ducted at our 8 ore several times during the past year by Messrs. Hugh‘son 8: Baker, graduate opti- cians, of Toronto, who‘h-ave never failed to give entire satisfaction, and we are very fortunate in again securing their services to Special Optical Sale.â€"For two days only, on Friday and Satur- day. March 19th and 20th, at R. L. Saunders’,Variety Store, Durham Tuesday. We were pleased to have him call on us and spend a half hour in his usual pleasant mood. He returned to his home this morning. is learning to like the place and people. The village, which has a population of only four or five hundred. recently installed the Hydro-Electric, and Mr. Hartlev speaks in’ high terms of the ex- cellent light furnished. He is not yet in a position to say anything about its ,cost to the consumers. One chief object of Mr. Hartley‘s visit was to be present at' the meeting of the Masonic Lodge on Rev. Mr. Hartley of Delaware was in town Tuesday and Wednes- day and the meeting of many of his friends was 'a real mutual en- joyment. He is well, and reports Mrs. Hartley well also. Though in Delaware since last October, he Dr. J. F\ Grant concluded a deal last week by- which he pur- chased the fine brick residence of Mr. Robert Aljo‘e on Bruce street, but a: rangements are such that possession will not be given be- fore September .next. Mr. Al';oe is at present undecided as to whether he will build or buv an- other house during the mtez-val. moving to Toronto, where all the members of his family are now en- gaged, but on that question Mr Aljoe is entirely non-committal. We congratulate buyer and sellei. both of whom are satisfied. This is the first of a series of similar topics to be taken up by the different minigters of the town. Dr. E-ucken»‘ of Jena, Writing in the Berliner Tageblatt, says that have been under a misapprehenâ€" sion about Germany. To which ‘On the Side’ remarks in The Toronto News: “True enough. The Ameri- cans thought it was a civilized country.” A Card.~We the undersigned. herebv agree to sell a package of five standard size 50. boxes of Silver Tin Silent Matches for 20c. Qualitv guaranteedâ€"Alex. Mc- Lachlan, J. 8: J. Hunter. 12 17 6m Monuments.-â€"Any person desir- ous of erecting a monument at??? in need of inscriptions on nonuâ€" ments already erected should get particulars and estimates from W. J. McFadden, Durham. The» ladies o! the Methodist church will have a sale of home- made baking in -’Calders Hall on Saturday, March 20. Refreshments served from 2,30 to 7. Half pro- reeds in aid of the Red Cross. 2 Rennie’s Timothy and Clover Seed for sale at a rock-bottom price. J. 6: J. :Hu-nter. A nice assortment of flashlights also all kinds of batteries at the Central Drug Store. Buy your flashlights at the Cen- tra-l Drug Store. Buy your Sty-Patrick cards at the Central Drug Store. . A quiet wedding took place on Wednesday, March 3, at Euclid avenue Methodist church, Toron- to.\when Gladys, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sanford, Moore Park, Toronto, was married to Mr. Harold H. Wass, son, of Mr. and Mrs. William Wass of Oak- ville. The Rev. J. W Magwood officiated. The bride wore a sand colored suit, with hat to matchJ and point fox furs, and carried a‘ bouquet of lilies and roses. She was attended by Miss Irene Wass sister of the groom. Mr. Joseph M. Moore, cousin of the bride, was best man. The wedding was very quiet; owing to serious illness in the bride’s family. . ! ing f-elicitations, and wishing the young couple a full. overflowing measure of all life’s joys. The numerous vafluable.use- ful and handsome presents attest the esteem in which the bride was held by her friends and acquaint- ances. The happy young couple will move at once to‘ their fine commodious home, and enter the duties of life. We voice the senti- ments of the community in ten-der- The bride was gracefully given away by her brother, Mr. John Ritchie, and little Nellie M'cGirr acted as a charming little flower girl. The nuptial knot was well and securely tied .by the bride’s pastor, Rev. B. M. W:halev, in the presence of only immediate rela- tives of the contracting parties. ' BLYTHâ€"RITCHIE. Last evening, at half-past six, 21 very pretty Wedding was quietly sol-enmized at the home of Mrs. Ritchie here, when her daughter, Sarah, joined heart and hand with Mr. Wilbert G. Blyth, a rising and prosperous young farmer of Nor-' manby, just west of Varney. Tl'éor was cleared, and we enjoyed ourselves for a short time in the most intricate terpsi- ch orea'n' exercises. In due time the program Was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem, after which all joined in disposing of a liberal luncheon provided by the ladies of the Institute. Supper over, the ministers Went to their several homes, but we voungcr ones looked with longing eyes During the program, Drs. Wolfe and Grant, two members of the council, were called to the plat- form, when an address was read by Mrs. McCannel, and a hand- some new stage curtain presented to the council. In the absence of the mayor, who should have been there, and who either forgot or neglected to respond to an invita- tiOn. Councillors Wolfe and Grant responded very graciously to the ladies and expressed the hearty thanks of the Council for the very handsome, appropriate and much needed gift. a musical artist, and Mr. Allan Bel eo-nti'ibuted a couple of good vocal numbers. ReV. Mr. Wylie is extremely humorous for a Scotchman, and delighted the an Licnce with an address tht was both entertaining and edifying. Jev on the piano. Mr. R. D. Mc- Clocklin contributed a. couple of rousing songs that were undoubt- ly enjoyed by- everybody. Miss Annie Graham gave a couple of pleasing recitals, Mr. Peter Ram- age gave a well rendered and appreciated solo, and Miss Ida Ida Wilson, a talented young \'o- calist, sustained her reputation as After a few rambling remarks by the chairman, he entertain- ment was opened by Miss Rita. Ir- win. who played. a patriotic‘med- ber of previous occasions he will soon come to feel the position as his by Divine Right. The ladies of the Durham branch of the South Grey Women’s Insti- tute, held a social «meeting, enter.- tainment. and lunn‘neon in the town hall on Friday evening. This has become an annual event, and many look forward to it with pleasure. The attendance was good, consisting of ladies of the Institute and their invited friends. A good program was provided, amd we are safe in saying it was enjoyed by all. Ye Editor was chairman, and as be. filled the same position on anum- DURHAM, (mm, THURSDAY, MARCH n, 10.3 THC WOMFN’Q INQTITUTE WASSâ€"SANFORD HYM EN EM, Mr. Cowan, D....DGM of Galt. Daid an official visit to Durhgun Lodge No. 306, A.F. A. M. Tues- night. About 40 of the brethré‘n were present and enjoyed aban- quet of oysters, turkeys and other tempting edibles at the dose of the regular meeting. Owing'to the Librhry concert on Wednesday of next Week, the reg- ular practice of the Choral Socie- ty Will be changed to Friday ev- ening instead of Wednesday, as usual Mr; G. A. Clark, of McMaster University, a Baptist, theological student, well known here, has almost fully recovergd from an operation in Grace Hospital, TOP- onto', for appendicitis. If you think of having a sale don’t forget that The Chronicle can print your bills, no matter What auctioneer you decide 011. Having installed a weigh scales in future I Will grind by the hundred Weighing in and out. Grinding eV ery day. G. A. Watson. PriceV ille. Ontario. ' 218 4 Don’t forget the Library concert on St. Patrick’s Night. A good program will be provided. The ladies of St. Peter’s church made over $40 at th’erir sale of home-made baking in Calder’s Hall om Saturday. ’ Spent your money in your own community ‘and it {vii} likely re- turn to you again. Send it to some other town or city and you‘ll like- ly never see it again. Help your town and help yourself by keep- ing your money at home. Nearly (\Verytifing the farmer producers is needed by the con- sumers in the towns, most of Whom are non-producers of food- stuffs. Thc larger the number of consumers. the producers 'bmziinâ€" jug unchanged, the roator the demand for the productions and the higher the prices. increase profits by increasing the consumâ€" ing population. If Durham had a- }sopuiation ten times as large as it is. there would be ten times as many consumms as there am. and producers \vo-fld have ‘an enlarged and bettwr mur- The bigger a town grows, th: more valuable do the adficent farms become. Farmers s'-.0uld partromrize their home towns. and thus imcrease the consuming norm- lation and the market for their own products. You can never bail} Up y town by making your gun‘ciu else'where and sendmg :xii money away from home. Durham Boy now in the Army Veterinary Hospital Corps at Aldershot. England. BUILD Ui’ 30552 {)WN TOWN Lth l‘. LELIL WULH: MW kilSLS the y 0L1 " OAAAAAAfiAAfigAAAAAALAAAAAAA “Near/the Royal Bank, DURHAM- LAAA $§+++++++++++++$+§ .mi.+++++++¢A¢é§++4++¢+++$$$ .r BANKRUPTé It is now well known thét we have: bought the Saunders Aitchison Stock of FRI $11 GROCI 1\1Ls Boors and SHOES. ' S. F. MORLOCK _ We have Bargains for Everybody But you’ll have to hurry now if you get yours, as the Sale Closes on Saturday Night, March 27th, 1915 door with bargain seekers-and all went away satisfied. +++++++ The Store Of Honest Value 20 Pieces New Linen Toweiing New Allove" Laces for Spring Lace and-‘Embmideries for Fancy Coliars ' In Best Indigo Blue Shit-tings Steel- lad Galateas in Fancy Stripes New Crepes and Fancy Aat Sateers BRING YOUR P RIENDS Flan nelette Blankets We have also a large-Stock in In All Sizes $1.00 PER YEAR SALE