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to how. it is that even such (.‘UOl' headed. pl'zu'tit'al men as Ilnctnl's are not eIIIin-ly exempt, from the influence .of the passing whim or fancy: for, has it not (noun to pass that with many eVeI-v pain in the side 18 appen- dicitis and lot met) little illness a professional nurse is It’(0flilllt’fld(‘(l? Who (lat-es to say that theories have no Weight? The. most theoretical man Is often the most practical. The microbe theory of diseases has had a potent influence. and. whether right or wrong, it has made the professional m a necessity. Professional names are a great institution, but "he many othergoodthim it is in huge:- of being over-«done, and killing itself by the very exuberance of its demands. “Our little systems have their day, They have their d-y and cease to be.” an; the bare-ate in the days of his m. end so it my be withthia ben- dcent institution, unless need with Muddiacretion. In the cueog “Iain-tune, thereianonune ‘IiII-othorfllhoilaoendble wo- m ad opus of Morning he: .wammgmw. touch; " ' “uncouth.“ “m: loathe the nostrum. the more eagerly is it sought after and the more. readily do they proclaim its merits. Whether real or imaginary. It is on this weak- ness in degenerate human nature that the. fakir thrives. the vendor grows rich and the patentee waxes fat. and flourishes like a. green bay tree. More than this it usually happens that those who read these ads begin to imagine themselves affected by the di- seases so clearly described and the de- mand for the medicine offered as a specific- is increased by a purely imagi- nary condition in thoroughly healthy persons. So much do people love to1 be humhugged that the more ridiculous \. public will lw nntit ml In future issues but only «me other (use will he referred In this fact has tlu- strvngth ufadver- tising. Takv the vase of l’atvnt Mvdi- rim-s. A skilful usv of display type and printer’s ink has made many a fortum- with link vxpvnditure of hard cash nthvr than tlu- paymvnt of print.- er’s hills. The (-attrhy ad attracts the eye, arouses the vuriosity. quickens the imagination. creates a demand. This passing fam-y may he. it usually is, hasvdun pure fiction, but it becomes ‘ a fad nevt'l‘thelvss. as certainly, and carries people away with it, as ifhasul on the hanlt’st facts. FADs AND F.â€"\.\'(‘Ha.~'.~~ It is wondvr- ful how far in this agv “'9 allow our- selves to h4- lml by more 'fanry. The crazv of thv hour is more or h-ss con- tagious, and most of us “take it bad.” There is M'ill‘t't'ly a person or class of socivty that is ahsolutrly unswayed by those passing wave-s of St-ntimrnt or passion, which ain't-t not only comuumitios, but whole nations. and if sm'h an anti-fathlis: rould he found it is prohahlt- he would he dubbed as cold and unft-vling. by his fellow- mortals of warnwr blood and broader sympathy. The fad may be wise or foolish. rightor wrong, the effect is the same in either case. The majority believv it. spcak of it, are more or less carried away by it and are dirt-ct- ly or indirt-«rtiy carried away by it whethvr they will or not. Durham, Feb. 19, 1903. DURHAM CHRONICLE MacFAHLANM CO. Ho“ tlwsc- fads affect the general Do your papering now when the men are not rushed. Must Have Room. THE MAN ON THE STREET. W. IRWIN. Editor and Proprietor. DRUGGISTS Asp BmxsnLu-ms. Let us show you how cheaply your house may be brightened. Our Spring Stock of Wall Paper is now ar- riving and to make room for it we are cut- ting prices down to the lowest notch. -0 w, w- v V.“ teachers, who have, no doubt, very unpleasant recollections of the unsani- tary. stuffy school-rooms in which they spent many days. Let it be hoped. for the sake of the teachers and children who are to succeed them, that the ventilating problem will be given into proper hands, and that the best results will be secured. Let the youngsters grow up in an atmosphere of pure sir even should it entail 3 cost of n hundred dolla- extra. for coal or wood. Unlike many places our town has a board of trustees that are fairly progressive in providing school accomnuxlation and school equipment. \Vc commend them for this. and in the matter of heating we trust that ample provision will be made for proper ventilation as well. Heating and ventilation go hand in hand. am] one is not complete without the other. But m this connection we presume to assert that the problem of ventilation is very imperfectly under- stood by most school boards, in so far, at least. as knowing inst how to The School Board is making ar- rangements of better facilities for the heating of the school building, into which they intend installing a steam heating plant. Excavations are to be niadefor the boiler and store-room ilarge number of the hotel-keepers illu-mst-h'es. SUIIH' of them, Ilut all, l \n- are glad to say. seem to think that a the pnsm'ssinn ()l‘ a liquor “N‘DSP gives them unlimited authority to make money by fair 111031118 or foul, and they al-t ll('(’(1l‘(illlgly. Such reckless disre- igardnl' the law can only result in more strigent measures, under which the innoevnt and the guilty suffer alike. If the hotel-keepers could restrain ‘the unworthy members of their own fraternity from breaking the law in any respect, they would do more to stop pubiie agitation along temper- anee lines than by the more discredit- able method of uniting to pay each other's lines for violating the law. The recent vote on the Referendum, lby which nearly two hundred thou- sand electors cast their ballots in favor of abolishing the bar, is a sound warning to those engaged in the traffic of living strictly within the limits of the law, so that in some measure they may reduce the strong antagonism the country has against an abused privilege. \Viarton hotel-keepers decided at a meeting recently held, to close their bars from Saturday night until Mon- day morning. The law requires all hotel-keepers to do that very thing, but the action of the \Viarton men Would give. the impression that they have, not heretofore obeyed the. law. lnany ease, this is a move in the right direction, and if hotel-keepers everywhere would strictly comply with the law as it is, there would he fewerdemandsby the general puhlie to inert-use the license fee or to put greater restrictiims upon the trade. “'e have always held that one. great cause. of so uuu-h agitation on this question is the utter lawlessness of a 'I On the other hand there are mothers altogether unfit to nurse their own children. Someare physically unequal to the task. Some are by tempera- ment, nervous and fussy, and are hence totally unfit for the work. Some are over-anxious, and instead of sooth- ing would irritate; while others are wanting in feeling and sympathy, and thus lack the kind word, the assuring ook, and the gentle touch that brings calm and rest. And then there is a large. class of mothers who have never taught their children obedience, who have gratified every wish of the child, whether good or bad, who se- cured compliance with their wishes only by coaxing, or by promises too often unfulfilled, or by bribing of one kind or another. Alas, how many of these foolish mothers are still amongst Us ! ls it any wonder that their children lose confidence in them? Such mothers are. worse than useless in the sick-room. No physician could be sure they would administer the medi- cines properly or do the thousand and one things Ili‘Ct’SSitl‘y to the comfort and safety of the suffering patient. if! all such eases the employment of a pl'nl'ossinnal nurse would appear to be. net-esszwy, and the physician shouldl rather be conunended as a true friend rather than as a faddist. can interpret the wistful look, the al- lent motion, the need of the child, like the child’s own mother. 0! course if the illness be protracted or the mother’s phosical endurance overtaxed, it is clearly the duty of the physician to re- commend assistance, but that the mother should be replaced by any stran- ger, even the kindest and most skilled muse, is a position against which the moral sense of the community will re- bel for many years to come. 11).! our cnurcn nu made progreu 13¢ cannot doubt, ad that. much of tint. promo“ in undo: Provid1 diuctly due to your win lad»: ADDRESS. Dun Mn. l‘nqunusox.â€"-It in with mingled leelinue of pleeeure and ut- iefection the: we look beck upon the three yeere we heve spent together as pesto:- end people. The: our church bee made progreu Ferhaws- che most intergeting num' but on» the programme was the pres- ,em'uion to Mr. Fan-q ohm of an address by the lad-ion in behalf of the congregation. accompanied by 1 bank cheque for 8100 he a free-will oflering. Following is the address. which lpehks volumes for the good feeling end harmony prevailing between pastor and people :â€" I. proper mause. When they flare ready to report pragross. it is certain the congregation WI” authorize them Mr. Ramage, on behalf of the Board of Managers. was able to an- nounce the entire church debt incur- red three years ago for enlarging. renovating and reseating was now reduced to a paltry fifty dollars. and he urged that the efiorts already made be continued until this last vestige of debt be wiped out of exist tence. Messrs. Allan, Young and Campbell epoke briefly on congregational mat- ters. and urged that the good work being done be continued until a suit- able and creditable manse be pTOVldrd for our minister, as was done in all up.toodate Presbyterian congrega tions. In connection with the latter question, it is gratifying that. the managers were authorized by resolu- tion of the congregation to go for- ward as soon as expedient to the securing of a site and the building of Mr. W. S. Davidson gave a capital rendering of two selections. which varied the programme and impressed certain wholesome truths which ap- pear to be fundamental in our age of wealth getting and worship of ma- terial prosperity. l The adjourned annual meeting of the Presbyterian congregation was held in the church on Thursday even- ing of last week. It proved to be one of the most enjoyable in the his» tory of the congregation. As the meeting was intended to combine businesa with a social reunion of the members and adherents of the con. gregation and a special reception to :welcome the Presbyterian strangers who have recently come to town or attached themselves to the church, everything was of the most sociable character From six to eight the ladies, with their usual generosity, provided a capital tea in the base- ment. It needed no mind-reader to tell that this part of the evening was thoroughly enjoyed. For some time after the tea the people mingled in a free and easy conversation, discuss- ion social, personal or church matters and getting better acquainted in pairs and in groups, larger or smaller, un. til the whole large gathering was a-buzz with the pleasant chatter. lAn adjournment was made to the, ‘ body of the church where a pleasant ' programme of sacred music was ren- dered by the choir, and excellent solos were well rendered by Mrs. Frank Livingston, Mrs. Buchan and Dr. Hutton. Beautiful duets by Mrs. A. Jackson and Miss M. Bur- net. and Mr. Telford and Miss Buruet were, as usual. well received. That all these were thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed was evident from the prolonged and hearty applause which followed each number. i spin-0 right straight And tell the people what thou hast to sell ; \Vhat bargains thou can’st give ; What joy to Sh()\V The. goods thou hast. Then .stny with _.\L L. What thou say’st, And joy and wealth shall crown thy day of toil. REV. FARQUHARSON CHECKED u ' (“Vâ€"V“ and smile: This Jourqnl ’does‘ the trick. Take If thou would’st share the profits of the trade, That make thy neighbor’s faces glow tise. Thine own not; thereâ€"thy neighlmr’s writ so large ! ""J _ _ <’--â€"~‘v-v the thnicle, And see _the ads. of thusv that .uh 01- \Vhy dost thou nunse upun the con- trast great Between the busy thmng and the empty space 1’ Thou know’st thou bust the, goods, the prices right, Thou wondor’st why thy custom is so small. \Vouldst thou learn why? lonsult neigh bar’s door. Then turn’st thy wistful gaze and, sad- eyed, view’st The empty space in front of thine own floor. V --_â€"w -v\'-‘ DIV “I‘ll-b the street, And see’st the throng about thy _-_:._LL, -9; 1 ing; the latest wrinkle is the electing 9! councillors by the game of chance. Electors are not required to make any choice. The whole matter is ar- ranged by a few who choose the men and have them elected by acclama- tion.” This is clever and saves money, but Tara is not alone in this new “wrinkle.” The expert manipulation of the reignations and withdrawals after the last nominations, reported in other towns, exhibited a skilful handling of men and things which pushes Tara’s open game entirely into the shade. __- ‘vr---° u" VII.’ fiilent store ? With envious eyes thou look’st along LL“ “A..- ”L â€"' ‘IUJ vt‘lb’ Why standest thou "inoping in thy n. "lsm‘ “Lâ€"‘-â€" O, idle merchant of this busy burg, ‘x’L-- AL“_J__L L‘ The Chronicle Does the Trick. Dated at Toronto this 14th dam of Fe bru- Ir). 1W -2t the 23rd chug of March. It‘ll; we Ambiance will proooodi wdifltrihuw the assets of the debtor amongst the mrties entitled thereto. having regard only to the claims of which notice shall then have been given, and that he will not be liable for the asset-s or any part thereof so distributed. to any person or venom of whose claim he shall not then have bad notice. i w A meeting at his creditors will be held at. the ofiice of the Assignee, 511 McKinnou Building. in the City of Toronto, on Mon- duv. tht} 23rd d; at Feb: nary. 1803. at the hour at two ”’0 ock in the afternoon. to receivea statement of affairs. to appoint Inspectors and tix their remmmration. and for the ordering of the affairs ut' the Estue mgorglly. Creditors are requested to file their claims with the A‘snignee, with the proofs aqd particuluvs thereof required by the sand A‘cr. cm 1)" before the day af such meeting. ‘Aud entice in fixrtgnr given. that .after of the Town of Durham, in the County of Grey, Merchant, Insolvent. 1TOTICE is hereby given that I A HERBERT WILLIAM MOCKLER. n HERBERT WILLIAM MOCKLER, uf the Town of Dm‘ham, in the County of Grey. carrying on business as General Merchant at the said Town of Durham. has made an nsflgnment under R.S 4). 1897. In the matter of HERBERT WILLIAM MOCKLER. (2.147.01'11” his; estate credits and eti'.ecté in Richard Lee of the City of Tomato for the general belletit of his. cyreditors. A a A young son arrived at Mr. A. Priel’s on the 12th inst. ‘Ve are not surprised that Andy is thinking of going to a country where land is cheap as this is boy No.3. Both mother and son are doing well. The Moarn Bros. who have the con- tract 01 cutting 200 cords of cordwood in Ritchie’s bush have themork near completed. rl‘hey are hustlers and do their work well. John Aitkens. Jr., has purchased the farm known as the Arthur Ches- ney farm. Mr. James Perdow who has had the farm leased will have to leave Mr. John Aitkens, St, has been verv poorly all winter. We hope he may improve as the weather gets warmer. . A number of horses have changed hands recently. F'. Priel sold two for a handsome sum. he also traded a good horse for a better one. Mr, T. Sowerby sold a 3 year old for $170 and a year old for 8125. Tom Moarn. Joe Moarn. A. Priel, R. Bradley and Beanie Bros. have also sold horses. Mrs. A. Stafford has been very ill for the last few weeks. Hope soon to hear of her recovery. Master James Aitkens who has just finished ahome college course and a course in shorthand and type writ. ing has been very successful through- out. Very few make a success in home study, but Jim is a hustler and intends to make life worth living. Before starting to study the College Company’s agent said they would do what they could to get him a situa- tion if he should be successful. On account of it being a Yankee institu- tion he did not count much on that ; but to his surprise the day that he wrote on his last examiimtinn he re- ceived a letter from the T. Eaton Co. saying that he had been recommended to them by the College with which he was studying and that a situation was awaiting him as a shorthand and typewriter. Jim left to take the position last Thursday. We. wish him success. We may say that this seems a cheap way of getting an edu- cation, costing about $15.00 for the course. A gang of men working for Rowe Bros. in Bell’s bush, found a nest of bees in a hollow tree. The tree was full of honey for about nine feet. The good natured shantymen divided the,honey amounting to about 2001bs. As a token therefore of our apprec- iation and esteem, we desire you to accept this Bank Cheque as a free- will offering from your congregation. and we pray that God’s richest bless- ings may rest upon you and family, and that you may long be spared to be honored workers in the Vineyard of our Lord. To Mrs. Farquharson we are bound to add, you owe much of your suc- cess. and all desire to couple her name with your own in all our ex- pressions of commendation, as she herself is already in the affection of our hearts. As our pastor, you have always been ready to assist us in every pro- per undertaking, to sympathize with us in our troubles and sorrows, and to minister to our spiritual needs in every legitimate way. As a citizen, you have taken an active interest in the secular afiairs of our town, and assisted in every honorable way, all efl'orts to promote a purer morality and a truer citizenship. es pester, we freely end willingly efirln. Our ectivities es e Christien people we believe here been wisely directed. Our ennuel reports show e gretifying increese in our member- ship end e steedy gein in the severel departments of our church. While we deplore how little we heve done to assist you in your work, how in- diflerent end epethctic we heve et times eppeered. yet we believe end trust that the spiritual results, though not so obvious to mortal eyes. heve found favor with the greet Head of the church. Notice to Creditors. RIC HA RD LEE, Assign”. GLASCOTT. .fI‘o_Cure_a Quid in One by Strictly Cash System. Men’s High Class Felt Laced Boots worth $2.55 per pair, going {or $1.50 A few pairs of Men’s High Class Patent Calf. buttoned or laced worth 33,50 and $4.50, going for $2.00. Boy’s Hand Made Calf Leggings for 81.00. The remainder of Women’s and Children’s Felt Slippers worth from 40 cts. to 60 cts. per pair, going for ‘25 cts. Women’s Bedroom Slippers worth 75 cts.. going for 20 cts. Women"s Felt Gaiters and Bale, calf or kid boxed, for $1.00 per pair. The above Shoes are noted for style. quality and comfort. ’Tie quick for us to tell you about them but better for you to see them.’ Give to Horses and Cattle half a Cupful to a small (Tnpful twivv a day. To young animals give two large ‘ables ufuls twice a day. To Calves, Pigs and Sheep give a large ‘ahlespmmful twice a day. Compounded from Concentra' ' Forming Foods and lugred It will be found a. Great Benefit in bringim tle, Sheep and Pigs into Prime Condition wi‘ injury to the constitution. A Condition Powder of First-class Merit. In all Cases give it Sprinkled on cut Feed, Bran or Chopped Oats ' SOLD ONLY BY Leave Your Measure for Spring Wear. Cash for Hide. and Fun Order and Repairing Our Specialty. AFTER STOCK-TAKING DIRECTIONS : PEEL. 93990151 - DURHAM in pringin gHm scs, Cat- THE SHOE MAN. ut the least