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CS'CE Lof town. The rgreen arch in d the fair bride get. in her white Drn. being the pl pearl neck- rr most deftly lg the marriage dainty repast a handsome 3 uking :l. prom~ I1 and beautiful by the friends. huginuing the ' bright prom- »d Wishes Of a. Ids and neigh- ilizer and his 91d about 20 I' “'hf’ilt Win- fietter, conse- IEAT W 1TH- 1" FROM ‘20 tertainers and ultv and tact omestead with good 1 20 acres dressing, The yield Ontario 1191311- Bone three I use and A box social will be held in the Edge .Hill school (SS. No. 3) on Fri- day "evening, March 2. A good pro- gramyill be given. Admission 2.3.7., T. Allen, re-elected; Deputy Master, Matthew Heeper, reâ€"elected; Chapâ€" lain, John Hanna; Fin. Secretary, Neil McQueen; Rec. Sec., Jas. Eden; Treasurer, R. J. Eden; Lecturer, T. 1:. Tucker; Deputy County Lecturers: Joseph Rawn, and Chas. Evans; County D. of 0., Peter McQueen. .t was decided to celebrate the coming 12th of July in Preston. The county annual meeting will be held In Hol- stein next February. children 15c, ladies with boxes, fret Teams will convey free, both ways, all- who wish to go from Durham, leaving the public library at 6.30. Good accommodation will be proxided f0! h or: es. South Grey L. O. L. County meetlllg was held in Mt. Forest on the 6th or February, when the following om- cers were elected: County Master, I The Wiarton council minutes says: "The chief of police, who had asked for an increase of salary, making the total amount $1,000 a year, will prob- ably tender his resignation, as his re- quest was not entertained. It is the in- tention of the council to get a good street man and make a constable out of him. The council are of the opin- ion that law and order are so well 0:)- served that a chief is not necessary now.” the trenches Mrs. D. J Monday of Wm. Armstl SGTV was given as me c no further particul Pte. Jack' Bryon has been promoted to the rank of lance-corporal. He is still in England with the 8th Canadian i:eserve. Mr. A. E. Bender of Normanby died on the 6th inst., at the age of 7 5 years. the Money foundâ€"Considerable am- ount. Apply at Chronicle office. 2 snaw For sale or rentâ€"100 acres, {.111 plowing all done, and six acres of wheat in. Apply to W. G. Lawrence, Durham, R. R. No. 4. lpd N E )I SQ! riends for 1 char 110 xaw Jamieson eek attending .slature. )m \l X! VHSS Mrs. David Jackson and Mrs. Brad- aw Jamieson were in Toronto last aek attending the Opening of the le- We congratulate Mr. Alfred Heath- and Miss Peters, whose wedding at r. S. Wilson, a Hanover boy, who nt overseas from Owen Sound with r first contingent, two years ago, as' irivate, was recently given the rank sergeant. He was in the battle of Julien, and other severe engage- nts, was wounded, and is again inf VOL. 50â€"N0. 2608 {G Liss Morrison, whOse marr onnced in this issue, is a ghter of Mrs. J. S. Davids parsonage yesterday is reported our Traverston corespondent. Admissiox vcruitin wee )OK SO( NEWS AROUND TOWN ‘ . D. Jackson received word on :y of the death of her brother, Armstrong, engaged in military e in Texas. Spinal meningitis iven as the cause, but we have 1as .100 resident of THE .RUHAM CHRONICLE .ing offices will be Opened { at Mt. Forest and Holstein. the boys from here will be as. Boyle of Simpson, Sass“, ' been visiting Bentinck for the past six or seven pects to return 1n the course Dr. D 1.! )I 10h on Frid 101211 Wen pc 111C \\. frc Sarah May, to Mr .ondon. Ontario. L116 Mullen and Wilfrid ant operations last and are improving . Jamieson is the at- The patients are hospital. DI'OIlllnf I. S. Davidson this town. pla' ar 21y and Intermen be held G. \Iorrisor the mrriag 011 evening, March 1 10c., ladies Proceeds fOr 1ft highly esteem- inent business 11 Wednesday .t'ter an illness OD. at iage is I‘ a II to Ton O V Rev. R. B. Stevensen of Toronto preached very acceptably in the Presbyterian church on Sunday I‘norn- ing, and after the close of the evening services a mass meeting was held in the same- church, when representa- tives frgm other denominations were in attendance. Union School Section No. 1 box soâ€" cial will be held in the Orange Hall, \‘arney, on Tuesday evening, March 5. Admission 25o, children 150., ladies Miss Glenn, of Glenn-Charles. Torâ€" onto, Canada‘s hair fashion store, will he in Durham on Thursday, March 1. with a full line of ladies' and gentle- men‘s hair goods. If you are not satisfied with the appearance of your hair, consult Miss Grenn. Free dem- onstration. The 248th Battalion is announcing; a series of fairs to be held at different’ centres in the county. Each will con-i sist of two sessions, one in the after-i noon, the other in the evening. In; afternoon a complete collection of: war trophies will be shown and re-: turned soldiers will be in attendance, to demonstrate and explain them and} give short impromptu talks on things; and conditions as they actually eXiSt' in France. There will also be a ma-i chine gun and modern rifle, ‘with ex- perts to explain their manufacture and uses. In the evening, Lieut. Tri- vett, of Military District No. 2 Head- quarters Stafl, a returned officer, will give an illustrated lecture on the Ca- nadian Armies in action. The fair will be in Mt. Forest on March 5, at Durham on March 6, and at Hanover-l on March 7. Don't forget the dates. wavs in good health, and would have VcKechnio must suivive d the operation had not other .Geo. g‘rcmeie complications set in. 3 bringing boxes, free. Teams will provided for all who wish to cc from Durham tor horses. F The Mission Band of the Presbyter- ian church gave a delightful enter- tainment on Tuesday night. In addi- tion to songs, solos, choruses, and recitations, there were pretty panto- mines and Other interesting features. The most pleasing number was a beautifully executed drill, represent- ing the allied nations. It was highfy spectacular, and held, during the whole performance, the rapt attention of a delighted audience. Mr. Wm. Leggette was always prompt in paying his subscription to The Chronicle, andgoing west doesn‘t seem to have made much change in him. He is now living in Sunny AI- berta, where the sun on the first of February gave cheer and comfort through a temperature of 60 degrees below zero. Mr. Leggette says “it was cold,” but he evidently forgot '0 say you “didn’t feel it." It may be he has still a clinging regard for truth. We thank him for his remittance and kindly references. The annual Women’s Institute At Home will be held in the town hall on Thursday, March 1. A good program is being prepared, and lunch will be served. Everybody welcome. Ac!- We want a number of correspon- dents from places not now represent- ed, and would like to get in touch with persons who are willing to un- dertake the work. Citis. She w Mr. John F. Russell of Irma, Sask., will accept thanks for a remittance which places him well in advance. We also appreciate his kindly welcome for the weekly visits of The Chronicle. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Scott and two children, of Speers, -‘Sask., are visiting a host of relatives and friends in town and vicinity. Miss M. Moran of Hamilton is visit- ing her cousin, Mrs. E. A. Goodwin. Wood wanted.â€"â€"At The Chronicle office. Mr. E. A. Goodwin was at Hamii~ on on Thursday last attending the 'uneral of his mother, who died after zndergoing an operation for appendi- ission ere were eight hundre all who wish to come 11. Good aceommodatim Proceeds for Red Cross. as 62 yearrs of age count. {'3‘ [ Miss Katie Cook of Traverston IS ‘spending a few days with her sister, i Mrs. W. McFadden. We extend best Wishes to,Mr. Rout. Reid and Miss Maud Eccles, who joined heart and hand last Wednw- day and will commence life on a west- ern farm. 1he pricc Jos. Jarvis, a Kingston soldier \x'oaring the uniform, was fined $20!) and costs, with the option of three. months in jail for having liquor in a place other than a private residence. Mr. Jas. and Mr. David Hamilton went to Toronto last week to VISIt friends. The former took a hurried departure for his home near Saskat- chewan, through a message of illness of his better half. The latter return- ed home Thursday evening. Mr. John Queen, we are sorry to report, is laid up with an attack or appendicitis. Dr. Groves of Fergus the legislature in relation to Teachers‘ Superannuation Fund. definite action has yet been taken Mr. Fred Noble spent last week in Fergus with his little daughter, who, we are pleased to say, is recovering nicely from. the operation performed for appendicitis. Rm: (‘; S. Jones was ordained on Friday fast as pastor of the Presby- terian congregatiox’ls of Annan, Leith and Johnston. The vacancy was caused by the retirement of Rev. Dr. Since dissolving partnership, all counts due the firm of Lenahan ‘\!cKechni0 must be paid a: once note paper They are « For Sale or to f-{ent.â€"â€"The property known as McKechnies’ Mills, in $.11u town of Durham. Everything ready to operate at once. For particulars apply to G. J. McKechnie, or J. 1’. Telford, their solicitor. A report was in circulation a few days ago that Hon. Dr. Jamieson was seriously ill in Torgnto. Later, we learned he was somewhat indisposed, but there wasn’t much the mater with him. Miss Agnes Allan was home for a few days over the week end. As some want a little longer time to setilo 1916 accounts, we have extend- ed the time to the lst of March.â€"J. S. McIlraith. ' 214 honor of going to France as a unit, and will be one of the battalions of 5-3:)? ' Mr. Frank Boyle of Strongfiei I Sask” and Miss Annie Alexander 2:“ Bentinck, were recently married in Toronto. Last Thursday, a big reccxh tion was given them at the home of the bride’s parents, near Crawford. They will reside in the west. Having placed my books in Mr. A. H. Jackson’s hands, kindly call and settle with him.-â€"W. Black. 4 Lieut. Linton Douglas of Owen Sound has been appointed to com- nmnd of ‘A’ Company in the 8th Re- 7" can‘t forget the big nival in Durham rink (ningg, February 23. good prizes. See bills The ladies of will have a sale in Rife’s old St Mrs. Lennox of Toronto, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. N. W. Camp- bell. Mr. Thos: Morton was home from Hespeler over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald of Edmonâ€" ton are guests of the former‘s brother, Mrs. N. W. Campbell. Thriving bakery business for 33.19. â€"-H. Burnett. Durham. 1 -1 1'. Inspector Campbell was in Toronto 18?. week interviewing members of S a q‘ We have a limited stock of excellent lte paper and envelopes to mate-ll. 1ey are of h'gh-class material, but no fancy boxes are to be paid for. e prices will be found reasonable. House to rent.~â€"Apr.y at this OffiCc. served f 1 rd 8. DURHAM, ONT., THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 22 [917 I mtta 160th Battalion will have the of goin g to France as a unit, CORNER CONCERNS. .ttaliox‘ [d slum". ("'31 hr MC Bohr-«am 2'! ix. ' Trom 2.90 to 8 p. m gade, 5th Division the Method of home an: at the Red Cross carâ€" this Friday ov- relation to the A big list uf ist church bukin \‘iil \0 ‘h ,U 7":1*.'.':: Tom on the homestead; Win, Herb. and Annie, at home. One brother, Joseph, at Woodstock. and E’": 2rd, at Louise survive him. Another brmher, John, of Leamingto c, predeceased him about thrnc- years ago. The whole community join an. extending their sympathy to the be - eaved familyâ€"Hanover Post. Quiet, unassuming man, but alwas ready to lend a helping hand, and h- . a host of friends. He took little part in public affairs, although he served three years as co o.uncillor He was a Conservative in politics, and a litu- l'mg member of the Churcn or Ena- 11":(1. He married Miss Katherine ll:‘.gllam, daughter of Henry Brigham of. Allan Park, their union hem," blessed with four children, as f01~ Egremont Agricultural Society wirl! mark the half century of its existenro‘ by way of a patriotic concert in their5 hall, Holstein, on the evening or: March 7. The society has had go )di success throughout all these yuan! and now have comfortable quarters" of their own, and can well afford to; fasive a helping hand to patriotic work. g There are some who have been coir-l tinuous members and never missed" being present at the show. Mr. Ias. Bruce. recently deceased, was one of those, and Mr. \Vm. Allan, Who is new home. He was apparently in his us“;â€" 31 good health, having attended church both morning and evening. After the evening service he talked with his family, and without any movement or sign, he staggered and fell to the floor unconsciousâ€"never to speak again. To make things SUI! more sad, Mrs. Cross had been Visuf- ing her son at Louise and was not home at the time. We can only imagâ€" ine what the shock would be to her, when she received the phone messng ,- that he was dead, knowing that :he had left him in his usual good health Mr. Cross was a comparatively young, man, being about 57 years of age; 510 in games and dancing to their heart's content. Messrs. Ritchie.‘ Reid an; Eden supplied the music. Going, home was not thought of till netu' morning. an honorary member for life, is an- cther.-' He rode and took the prize for saddte horse at the first show; .mtl did the same thing again last Ifal}. Their best efforts are nemg put tor- ward to give an excellent programme at their concert of Still remaining on his feet, conversing was born in Huntingford, Oxford Co. and came to Bentinck with his par- ents when about 14 years of age .anl settled on a farm at Louise. It was then nearly all bush. With ham work and good management, they hewed out a good home. After the death of his parents, he c-(ntinued t") reside on the old homestead until some five years ago, when he pur- chased the Pratt tarm across the road. Last fall he sold his farm an! moved to Hanover, and bought 0 't the “hardware business for his sons. that he might be able to take life a little easier. Mr. Cross was a Van? TOWll in :Iv in the best of health. He walk- (d to his home, which is out} a tow- ple of blocks. After entering, and ye us, we never gave any detailed 3'." (taunt of their work, but as our mem- or); was jarred som: time ago cuzi- rerning this matter, we. began to mm.) notice, and on Wednesday, February 14. they met at the home of Mr. Wm. Allan, with 28 ladies present. The work done was 10 shirts made, and $4.30. The next place of meeting is at Mrs. Jas. Eden’s, on February 28. nature OI The home of Mr. Robt. l‘cheeken was the scene of mirth and happineas last Friday night when upwards ‘of 100 invited guest‘s enjoyed themselves \“as expected up to perform an oper- ation. At time of writing we have 13m heard of the success. The home of Mr. Robt. Barbour has 11-1:1 its share of grippe of late, but fortunately only one was laid up at a tune. Mrs. Jas. Allan received a telegram mday from Winnipeg, advising her the serious illness of her son, lm, and left the same evening to with him. Nothing; was said of the \lthoug‘h our ladies have been acting regularly for the past two tl'S. we never gave any detailed 11'." 11 several of the members, Seem- TH E on Sunday evenip Cross died suddenly LATE HENRY (ROSS. sudden death took p1 S illness w 11 on Mr it 2109 m h 9,D>’>>>E>>E>D::?b > ’9 €9>E>EDD>P§DD>V>§DDDP +++++++++++++++++++++++++iw++++++++++++¢+++¢++++++++ Extra Special in a tew ends of Tweeds, Many at half price; prices that will mean a wonderful saving to all buyers. of After Stock=Taking Bargains Ladies’ Furs Men’s Fur Coats Children’s Coats Sweater Coats Underwear Dress Goods Ginghams Prints Flannelettes Wash Goods Cotton FEBRUARY SALE of New Spring Clothing that is hard to beat for style, value and work- manship. We are sole agents for “Progress Brand," the brand which stands out by itself for reliable clothing. Drop in and see our range and let us convince you of its superiority overother brands of ready-made clothing. Among this Shipment are Grey and Blue Worsted Suits for which we placed our order over a year ago. The cloth in these suits is exceptionally good, being the very finest of cloth plocurable to- day. We also have a full line of boys’ Clothing in double breasted and Norfolk styles. If your boy needs a suit, it will pay you to buy now as the. clothing market is in a very unsettled condition at present. THE STORE OF RELIABLE CLOTHING S. F. MORLOCK SALE OF REMNANTS $1.00 PERIYEAR