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FTEP" TT o o W t Pretty Coon.â€"Palmerston â€" Town Clerk was instructed to write to Gen. Manager Hays complaining of blocking traffic by cars on crossings, &c. They have received a levter from Mr. Hays couched in a calm sarcastic mood reâ€" minding them that a terminal point has advantages as well as drawbacks. e says; ‘"The suggestion has been gade that as there seems to be a growâ€" ing disposition in some directions at Palmerston, to annoy and restrict us in the use of our tracks at this point, we should arrange our train service so as to practically abandon Palmerston as a terminal point, thereby permanentâ€" ly relieying the citizens of any opporâ€" tunity for further complaint on the question ofobsttruction of street crossâ€" ‘ings." | From Far Away InDIA. â€" Recent word from India brings the information that Lieut. F. F. Hunter has been promâ€" oted from the King‘s Shropshire Light infantry to the 1st Duke of Connaught‘s own Bombay Lancers (Cavalry), at Poona, India. He holds the championâ€" ship tor Northern India. as a swordsâ€" man and passed at one writing the two examinations required of every officer, viz., Lower and Higher Hindustani, a feat only equalled in 2 or 3 rare cases in the past. The Review congratulates our townsman on his physical and menâ€" tal virility in a climate often destructive to European constitutions. missions, â€" Send to Sun office, Toronto, ( PricEvILLE 8. or 8.â€"On Wednesday for a full list of premiums and for all|evening, Dec. 20, Scots Greys‘ Camp, particulars as to terms. Clubbed wilh]No, 87 intend having one of their high the Review for $1 30 to Jan, 1. 1901. (class Scottish Concerts, with brilliant LivELy TraAp®E.â€"Clerk Anderson has | talent, local and imported. Miss Jessie barely time to eat his dinner some of | Mark, Toronto, Mrs. Helen Wright, these days. A great rush of weighingiMarkdale. are the lady stars, while is on, produce of all kinds passing over| Grand Organizer Henderson and Piper his scales, The fees amounted to $29 in | Murray, of Toronto, will trip the Scotâ€" November, and promises to be as much | tish Dances. Addresses by Rev. Mr. or more this month, The scales are| Matheson, and Rev. Mr. Buchanan, the giving good satisfaction. Monday last| New Dundalk Minister, and by Messrs. was a most disagreeable day for all : McKechnie, exâ€"M. P. P. and Jamieson, parties aud suggests the necessity of| M. P. P., Durham will be a prominent over head sheds of some kind for wnit..!fea.ture. Reserved seats 35¢c. Plan at ing farmers in inclement weather. | John. McArthur‘s store. See bills. ‘ The Weekly Sun of Toronto offers a splendid List of premiums to those who get up clubs. _A watch is offered for ten subscriptions and a silver plated tea set for forty subscriptions. Those who do not care to compete for a premium are offered liberal cash comâ€" missions, Send to Sun office, Toronto, for a full list of premiums and for all particulars as to terms. Clubbed with the Review for $1 30 to Jan, 1. 1901. ExTERTAINMEXNTsS.â€" Teacher Firth and pupils Bunessan are to have a fine entertainment in the school house on Dec, 22. Miss M. Scott No, 12, Egreâ€" mont, has hers on Dec, 15. In Latona school, Dornoch Foresters hold out in speech, song and Pie Social on Dec. 15. Admission to this latter 10 and 15 cents Soctat.â€"The Ladies of the W. C. T. U.intend bolding a social in Calder‘s Hall on Tuesday Dec. 19. Games, reâ€" freshments and a good program is planned for the evening. Everybody welcome. â€" Silver eollection at the door. Doors open at 7 meeting begining at 7.30. Laxaâ€"aâ€"Fruit, a delicious Cathartic Confection, cures chronic constipation, oaly at Parker‘s Drug Store. The Owen Sound Advertiser has a column editorial fittingly describing the century which it is bound to haye close at the end of this year: "this, the last month of the las: year of the 19th century." Should have kept the articâ€" le brother till Dec. 1900, but there‘s nothing like being ahead. A commendable charity for philanâ€" thropic givers is the Hospital for sick children in Toronto which is doing a great and good work depending on voluntary contributions for support, See page 8 of this issue. {i0NE AGai®.â€"After 3 or 4 days fait sleighing. a thaw set in on Sunday which has bared the roads again. The return of the snow would be eagerly welcomed. â€" Later.â€"Here it is. Last week‘s ty pes in Edge Hill coresâ€" pondence aanouncod *"Jos. Edge" inâ€" stead of Jos. Firth as a coming man at the Glenelg elections. Dr. Budd‘s Kidney Pills, a most valâ€" uable remedy in the treatment of all| diseases of the Kidney and Urimu'y] UOrgans. only at Parker‘s Drag Store. _ _| New Westmimster Board of Tradel has issued a neat pamphlet svningrI forth the advantages of the city as a place of trade. | Rev. D. Moir, of Walkerton, will preach Missionary sermons in the Methâ€" odist church next Sunday. : Local and District News. : Cecseececcecesceceeee e e o Lueas, Wright & Batson.â€"At Durâ€" ham office Mondays and Court Days, from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Cream of Witch Hazel, an exquisite toilet Lotion, at Parker‘s Drug Store. Business Men‘s Letter Paper ! VOL. XXI. NO. 50. Should be High Grade in style, quality and finish. We print high grade busiâ€" ness paper at Moderate Prices. Are you out? |_ _ PROSPERING IN DAKOTA.â€"We are | pleased to notice in a recent issue of the iHarvey. N. Dak. Advertiser amidst a | writeâ€"up of the business men of the | place. the following reference to an old ' Durham man *Boulden‘s Harness Shop |and Shoe Parlors.â€"The best is the Echonpest." This remark applies with special force to the harness business. First class material and mechanical skill insare durability, and in durability ; lies value received for money expended. The establishment of J. W. Boulden makes a grade of harness calculated to wear and give satisfaction. This fact horae owners have discovered and his services are in active demand to supply their needs in his line. Mr. Boulden learned the trade of harness making in England when a boy, and has given it a life experience. He is the only retailâ€" er in the state who manufactures colâ€" lars. Repairs are also made with mechâ€" ‘ anical skill and satisfaction guaranteed. { In connection with the harness business | he carries a choice assortment of men‘s, | ladies‘ and children‘s shoes, rubbers, ! etc. in all the grades and prevailing styles. Only the best and most relia.ble\ goods are handled, while the prices | quoted are very reasonable. Mr. Boulâ€" den came from Ontario where he was in the same business, three years ago has met with ve! ood su ?inedia one of Haryey‘s Tésghr bu:i;e::.' men and highly respec in the comâ€" munity, Report of U. 8. S. No. 3 Bentinck and Gleuelg for Nov. Class 4thâ€"May Cam eron L. McKechnie. 8r 3rdâ€"Mamie McNight. Jr 3rdâ€" Willie Coffield, Hazel Dargavel, and Albert Twamley, equal. Sr. 2ndâ€"Willie Smith, Maggie Murdoch. Jr2ndâ€"Jessie Stewart. Pt 2ndâ€"Idella McAllan, Bryce Dargavel, Willie Bell, C Williams. 1stâ€"G Willâ€" iams, Jas Coffield. J. F. Grant, teacher. PoLLina PuacEks8, &c.â€"At the Counâ€" cil meeting Wedneeday night last the following polling places and returning officers were selected: N. Ward, at Mr. N. Kelsey‘s house, C. Elvidge, R. O. E. Ward at Town Hail, W. B. Vollett, R. 0. W. Ward at Mrs. McCweargt‘s house, John Smith R. 0. For Mayor, Council and School Trustees all we know outside of supposition is a big "O" Rev, Mr. Aull discusses "Christian Stewardship" and Rey. Mr. Hanna gives ‘"Reasons for the Decline of interâ€" est in our Young People‘s Societies." PRESBYTERY oF SAUGEEN. â€"Rev. Mr. Farquharson has beeu billed for an address in Harriston, tonight, (Tuesday) on *‘The Spirtual Forces needed for the battles of the Twentieth Century". The pupils and friends of 8. S. No. 9 Egremont, (Teacher, Miss Rawn), purâ€" pose giving a concert in the school on the evening of Friday, Dec. 22d. Proâ€" gramme to begin sharp at 7.30, Admisâ€" sion 5¢. and 10c. Proceeds to be ‘spent in purchasing pictures for the school. No Smanm Porators.â€" Peter Mc Donald, Eramosa. says the Gueliph Herala, brought to the city 58 potatoes which weighed 92 lbs. He alis them the "McDonald Mammoth." They were grown on a clay loan soil, 10 lbads manâ€" ure to the acre, and were plauted May STicLt Axorturr Trust.â€"Ths time it is the broom men, and an advance of 20 per. cent is expected shortly â€"owing to a Broom supply Company having cornered the whole world‘s output, of corn, the price of which has jamped from $60 to $250 a ton. » Mr. Donald MeCormick of near Swinâ€" ton Park was severely injuret by fallâ€" ing from a water tank. To add to the distress of the family Mrs. M:Cormick was taken seriouslysill and death enâ€" sued. The funeral took (place at Swinton Park last Wednesday.â€"Herald. For SaLEK.â€"A nice black htrse 7 yrs, old will take cash or note or will exâ€" change for small driver, W, Laidlaw. THorosrED LricEstERS.â€"Mr. Wm. Herd, Allan Park, went homethe other day with two fine sheep of his favorite breed, bred by Mr. Alex. Smibh, Maple Lodge. We congratulate Mr. Herd on his public spirit. Dr Budds Tonic and Alter.{hive Pills, ’ The famous Evangelists Crossley and the greaâ€" blood purifier, nervetonic and j Hunter are holding a series of meetings regulator, only at Parker‘s Drug Store. ,1“ Chesley till the 24th inst. PDurhad Iy room doors close byâ€" were open, he immediately opened the door of the room occupied by Messrs, Brown and Hampton and found both gentlemen unconscious and moaning, Medical aid was at once procured. In a short time Mr. Brown had partially recovered from the effects, but Mr. Hampton, who is of a weaker constitution, did not recover till some hours after. The occurrence, which was nearly fatal, caused much anxiety among their mauny friends for a time. It is pleasing however, to know that both gentlemen are now arouud and will be able to leave for home toâ€" morrow.â€"Guelph Meroury, l _ _A Cros® Cart.â€"A rather miraculous escape from asphyxiation by gas was averted this morning at the Royal Hotel, the victims being two popular County Councillors, Messrs. Hampton, Mt. Forest, and Brown, Arthur. These two gentleman roomed together at the Royal, during the session of the County Council. Last night owing to the acâ€" commodation at the hotel being taxed, through the kindness of seyeral guests, cots were allowed to be placed in a few large rooms, one of these being in Messrs. Hampton and Brown‘s room. The occupant of the cot, a commercial traveller, arose before seyen o‘clock this morning, and in leaving the room turned out the gas, as he supposed, but turned the tap partislly back again, thius allowing the gas to escape. Shortâ€" ly before nine o‘clock, Mr. Kenny, the proprietor, while passing by the room, smelt gas, Noticing that the other bedâ€" VaArnEy.â€"Look out for the Varney Xmas. Tree on Xmas. night special inâ€" terest is beirg taken in it this year and new features being added. The followâ€" ing names are secured for the program Rev. Mr. Campbell, Dromore, Mr. Gilâ€" mour, Hampden,Mr. Wm. Allen, Mr. Irwin, Chronicle, Mr. Ramage, Review, Miss J. Laidlaw, Miss Sharp, Miss V. Cornish, Miss Johnston, Maud Irwin, and the Varney Pastor. Miss Renwick Dromore, and some others are likewise expected, a few selections\hy the school Music by the Varney Choir. Admission I0 and 15 cents. sie ~Smith, Lottie Fletcher. Jr 4thâ€" Agnes Morton., Walter Clark, Bella Ewen, Sr 3rdâ€"Jessie McDonald, Anme Smith, Hugh MeDonald. Jr 3rdâ€"John Dalglish, Neil McLean, Willie Brown, Sr Z2ndâ€"Lizzie Ewen, Mary Morton, Robbie Wilson. Jr 2ndâ€"Lizzie Grierâ€" son, John McDonald. Willie McNally. Part 2ndâ€"Katie Clark, Jessie Smith. Julia Clark. Sr 1stâ€"Robbic Thomas, Jessie Caton, Maggie Morton. Jr 1stâ€" John R. McDonald, Clarence McNally, Arthar Wilson. M. E. Clark, teacber.‘w Report of S. 8. No. 10 for Nov. 1899. (')la.ss‘ Sr, 4thâ€"Ellen Putherbough, Besâ€" _ _ ABoUT THE Hom®.â€" "Blessings on him that invented sleep." _ But greater blessings fall on her who makes a bed. A charm that lulls io sleep. _ The way to make sleep a foretaste of the heaven that is within us, a lying down to pleasant dreams, is fully explained in "Home Topics," the second of the four volumes. _ "Bics of Common Sense Serties." You can obtain these books, the Weekly Globe, which haes been for oyver 55 years, and is now, Canada‘s leading family newspaper, and the Durâ€" ham Review, almost 21 years old, from now to January 1, 1901, all for $1.75. Postage prepaid. T22 4g06 Y Co516, LeNna Newell, Jasâ€" sie Wilkie. 2ndâ€"Minnie Vessic, Ella Edge, Etta Henghan. Pt 2ndâ€"Johnny Newell, Frank Collinson, Neil McGilliâ€" vray. Sr Istâ€"Madge Morton, Eiias Edge. Jr 1stâ€"Smith Ewen, Andy Vessie. George Newell. C. Fletcher, Teacher. DURHAM, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1899. U. 8. 8. No. 2 Bentinck and Glenelg. Class 5thâ€"Malcolm McKechnic, Harry Snyder. _ Class 4thâ€"Willie Heughan, Lizzie Wilson. Sr 3rdâ€"Annie MctGilliâ€" vray, Ben. Edge, George Collinson. ~Jr. 3rd.â€"Agnes Vessie, Tena Newell. Oasâ€" A CoONTEST IN GLENELG.â€"Is now a sure thing. We arevable to annvounce on the best authority that Mr. Thos. McFadden, an old seryant of the townâ€" ship. is to onpose Reeve Staples for the first position. The electors of Glenelg will thus have to make a choice betwaen two veterans in municipal life, who can both give and take hard knocks. Dr. W. Stephens, of Riverview, who is being sent to China as a Medical missionary by the Epworth League of Mt. Forest and Wiarton districts, Jecâ€" tured in the Methodist Church, Friday night on his work in China. Dr. Budd‘s White Pine Expectorant, for coughs, colds and all diseases of the throat and chest, only at Parker‘s DrUug Store. Orangeville has decided to have its nominations at I0 a. m. iustead of in the evening as formerly. Aol m Review. t Tge Raw Furs wanted by the C. R. Alâ€" drich Co., Exporters, New York. We pay the HIGHEST PRICES for all kinds of raw furs except Otter, Beaver and Muskrat. Our representatiye will be at Royal House, Drayton, Dec 18th Watt Ho., Palmerston, *‘ 19th Royal House,?Harriston, ** 20th Queen‘s Hotel, Mt Forest3 * 21st Knapp House, Durham, ** 22 & 23. Remember the dates. Messrs James Allen and A. F. McKinâ€" non who left town some time ago are now engaged in the merchant tailoring business in Sault St. Marie where the latâ€" ter spent a year or two clerking in Mr. Campbell‘s store. Business at the Soo is booming now. A clipping from a Sault St. Marie paper shew how the boys spent Nov 830th (Thanksgiving) "*Miss Mamie McKeone delightfully entertained a number of young friends Thanksgiving night at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Mc Keone, of Bingham avenue. Music and dancing, supplemented by excellent refreshments, filled out a delightful evening." Amovg a list of _ names of those present appear Messrs Jas. Allen and A. Fullerton McKinnon. We con« gratulate our young friends on?{heing appreciated socially. Mr. Cameron Mcintosh who has taught with great suceess for the past four years in U. 8. 8. No 6 Eld. and Sull., will attend Owen Sound Coll. Inst. for the first term of 1900, He will write on the Senior Leaving and Junior Matriculation papers at the next departmental _ examinations.â€" Enterâ€" prize, Mr. Ray, brother of Mrs. John Firth, of town,. is leaying soon after several weeks stay in town, duringgwhich he has helped to make things snug for them during the winter, Mr. Firth‘s health being still very precarious. Mr. Ray‘s home is in Valparaison, Ind. He is a warm 8. School worker. Mr. J, A. Clark. Lower Town, shoeâ€" maker fell on the ice one day last week, and as Mr. Clark weighs 230 lbs. the fall was heavy. Result, two broken ribs, Dr. Freel is in attendance. Mr, Arch, 8. Hunter went to {Guelph on Tuesday to attend a meeting of the Hereford Breeders‘ Association and was to be away two days. Mr. Jas. R, Gun who isfiin Stratford Hospital under treatment for a severe attackfof "Glancoma," an eye affection, is getting along fairly well," Messrs C. L. Grant and W. J. Young went to Harriston Tuesday as lay delâ€" egates to the meeting of; Saugeen Presâ€" bytery. Rev, Chas. and Mrs. Cameron and Mrs. C. MeLean, left Saturday last for Toronto where they will spend the winter, } Hoxors arE EvEex.â€"â€"The Bye elections on Tuesday resulted in giving two seats to the government and two to the opâ€" position. _ Hon. John Dryden, Min. of iAgl iculture has been elected in South }Ont,min. and Preston in 8. Brant, while the two Elgin‘s have returned Conserâ€" vative members, _ At time of writing we have no majorities available. _ Jt is matter for thankfulness anyway, that such a practical head of a department as Mr. Dryden has been returned. The Ross goyernment is to be congratulated> They deserve success, if for nothing less than following the good liberal principle of having the elections in one day. PERSONAL MENTION Mr. R. D. Legate and sistee Mrs. Wright, visited Durham friends at the begining of the week. PRESENTATION.â€"Mr. Walker, who haa been Model School Assistaut here during the fall term left Satu.day morning for his home in Newburg. On Friday the pupils of his room reâ€" cognized his departure by a nice Adâ€" dress read by Miss E. Limin, and four volumes of the poets and a Bible. The presentation was made by Mr. Reggie Keliy. Mr.; Walker has been successfnl in his conduct of the room, and socially was much respectcd. Monet ScHoor.â€"Our Students unâ€" derwent the practical part of their examination last week before Ins, Campbell, and this week, Monday aud Tuesday. the written examination was conducted. Results wili be known in a week or 10 days. FoR SALE.â€"Kitchen table, single bedstead, mattress, flower stand, drum, lounge, a lot of chairs, etc. Apply at Review Office or to B. H. Towsend, Proprietor. Statutory Council meeting on Friday evening. Nominations for Mayor, 6 Councilloos and School Trustees the Friday evening following. 22 nd inst.§ TORONTO A 5;; it EURS WANTED, + â€"â€"gmâ€" + + ie * e 1* Warerooxs â€"Upper Town, Durham. ON WHEELS, â€" Chatham and Snowball Wagons, Palmerston Buggies. Buggies from Campbell of London. Bell, Doherty, Thomas and Berlinfmakes of PLIANO and JIORGANS. SEWING MACHINES. A large stock of New Raymond and Wi\â€" liams Sewing Machines and supplies. . ]«@ 6. 0c l > ;. ~~â€"C. NMcKINNON. Deerini " Ideal " and " Pony;" Binders. Ideal Mower and Steel rakes. Also Maxwell:Binders, Mowers and Rakes. Wilkinson Ploughs, number 1 to 20, and repairs of all kinds. Shares, Soleplates, Ete. Not genuine unless the words * WiukInsox‘Puoverx Compraxy " is cast on each piece. Wilkinson Famous Steel Rolier made in three sections. We invite your attention to the following lines of goods : CULTIVATING, Coulter & Scott Drills and Caltivators, Dise and Spade Harâ€" | rows, Seuffiers, Ete. _ Also Eeotch Diamond Harrows. Qverything for rarmers ! We take this opportunity otf thanking our customers for past patronage, and we are convinced that the new system will meris a continuance of the same. OA CafS>Catc: A¢>ae gGRANT’S in 1 ~~$%&â€"; > (¢ C. L. GRANT ',) OtL:â€" OS(E 2e "Large Sales & Small Profits." «348 : # â€"%’t‘ INDICATIONS POINT to colder weather and colder Weather meanus Warmer Clothing or else Doctor‘s Bills. We can save you paying them if good, warm comfortable Overcoats for Mens‘, Youths‘, and Chilâ€" drens‘ will do it and at very small cost, too. HARVESTING, We beg to inform our Customâ€" 6rs and the Public generally that we have adopted the Cash System, which means Cash or its equivalent, anrd that our Motto will be Cash system t% ADOPTED BY .. G. & J. McKECHNIE, . McKechnie. WHOLE NO. 1135. You‘re a Reader of Review! & Are you a Subscriber? & Send in your name for a & â€" trial trip to end of the year % for only 10c. To the end & â€" of the century for $1.00.