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1ave M nada merica HAM aid. House IR ND a o w c o e c e d n d e oo o d ie en mtcat : The Tieâ€"up 2 ON THE RAILWAY 2s an anan o oa ud n e a i in un P n enA 0 2 VOL. XXVIL ND ~420000 1000 0000000000000 1000 ! Review Clubbing Rates H. H. MOCKLER. 7 ooenongigrpnannt â€"JAMES IRELAND â€"Dresgs Goods® *‘ Wool Blankets â€"â€" + Wrapperettes Flannellette Blankets Flannellsttes Ladies‘® Jackets Prints Children‘s Coats Shirtings, Men‘s Overcoats Men‘s Underwear Men‘s odd Pants Boots & Shoes Men‘s Suits Hosiery Furs Be>We want the room and the money. _ You want the Goods at our prices. Just come and try how far the dollar will go. <â€"xgr Beautiftul Wide Wrapperettes, regular price We mention a few specials for this week : vnmaneninoiianriniehiaiiianhsh yr /. GOOD ROA DS g Tweed and Worsted Suitings in Winter and Spring weights. Some extra Special Lines of ' Ladies‘ Silk Collars worth from 50¢ to $1.00...... ... now only 39¢ Are all that is necessary to show peoâ€" ple from far and near, what our policy is, in reducing goods early in the season. Hundreds of other> articles marked away down to clear. Everything exactly as advertised. Is causing a good deal of delay in the deliyery of some lines of Groceries and. Spring Goods we would like to place before you, but our sheives are crowded with Guods su:table for the weatherâ€"â€"â€" l & £ im\ #4 & & B ©@0€ s * $1,.80 a S1.85 $4.50 81.60 $1.75 $1.60 $1.75 $1.75 $1,.60 ml.léi * viag > 00e Carpet and Linoleum. .) :Il s ’%éoplcs The Reyelstoke Herala ‘of Feb. 18th has the following notice of the late airs Bimith, formerly of Normanby : "After a severe illness of some weeks duration Mrs Win Smith passed away on Friday morning last at the residence of her sonâ€"inâ€"law, Mr John Lawsoo, _ The late Mrs Smith was born on June l11th, 1834, in Invernesshire, Scotland, and cameto Canada with her parents in 1842, settling near Ballinafad in the county of Halton, Ont., where she resided until afrer her marriage when she moved to near Dur ham in the county of Grey, Ont,., where she lived until a few years ago when she came to British Columbia to join her clhildren. _ The deceased / lady" leayes three daughters and two sons to mourn ner loss, Miss Maggie Smith, Mrs Joh: Lawson, Miss Anme Smith and Mess W iliiam Smith, of Brandon, Man., anc Alexander of Kelowna. . The deceaseu was highly esceeimed and greauly beâ€" loved hy all who knew her for he. chrisuian and doving spirit, _ The sym piahy of the many fmenus bhere as we as in outher parts of the CBourmon wher the lare Mris Smith was kunown is ea Ltended to Lne bervreaved sous and dauy i. teis in their bour ofi affheton. _ uL funaeral took place on Tuesday atternoo at Lue Metnodist Church and thence i tLhe cemetery." ; : Postrox®» Ttun MaAaRrCH _ 10.â€"The Geographical Social which was to have been held in the Schooi Room of the Methodist Church by the members of the Young People‘s League on Monday evening was potgtponed on account of the severe storm, _ D. V., it will be held on the evening of Thursday, March 10.b. A cordial invitation is extended by the commuttee to the youngy people of the town. . A good programtre has been provided â€" cousisting of Tustrumental music by the Orchestra; Vocal music by local taient consisting of Quartettes, Duetts, Solos, &c,., and several other unique, _ amusing _ and . interesting features. Bilver _ collection _ at the door. Tur Coxncrr®t TaALEXT.â€"Miss Mae Dickenson, Mr. Fax, Mr. Beaton, and Master Gardiner, are guests of the Grand Trunk Railway at the Middaugh House this week, while the blockade lasts, They are deeply appreciative of the courtesy of the company in proâ€" yiding entertainment and are taking the situation very philosophically, and enjoying themselyes, Tne Lats Noam WENGER.â€"Toâ€"day, Wednesday, the remains of the above gentleman ie being interred in Ayton,. Me with his brother Aaron, are well and widely known as & business firm. The deceasego was a most capable busiâ€" ness man, and Ayton and the township will feel his loss, The sympathy of a wide circle will be extended to wife and family, We haye notlearned the cause of death. Di@n I~n RevEnstroxr®, B. C. AFAETE PHTVIY h sihadnntuintiint uds ane * Aubotiiis. dot A 3. is ns L Astcilics x :A He was in Durham, Thursday, and his ‘bringing a week‘s mail.. Sunday was |\ enterprise may extend this way. fine, but during t,hel.night it blew | Y C M Bebst s ho ; again and the train, which started out |__ CnosED» © Down.â€"The‘ fictory © has & _ closed for a week or two owing to wunr.? hopefully. got to Holstein and had, to â€" of storage roonr and the impessibility of ; teturn. Monday â€" afternoon _ there \ shipping out. | Thus it is the wild winter | raged from the east the worst blizzaird ts hurting all industries and all classes. ‘Of the season and â€"by Tuesday morning ‘ + A * all roads were blocked,.even the G. W | ~G.0O,. F.â€"We beg to acknowledge the: + wag & i at |receipt of a comph‘:uent:u-y ti(-ketfi,o the,| l.{ main line as far we‘s" af Londqn [ Annual Banquet of the Local Cout Hbmce then the slow process of digging |here on Friday of this week in the Knapp out has been going onâ€"for . snowâ€" \House, The brethren have always | ploughs wont work in the deep cuts. something good. |__| _ _ <| Another thaw set in Wednesday, but Sncranrent of the Lord‘s Supper willif,SHddt.ml-v changed b'l!)'l?: Thursday, be dispensed at the Presbyteriat Church, jm“rm"g to another blizzard trom the [Rocky Saugeeu, on lst sabbath in March, | West, which threatens to undo all the Preparatory Services on Fridav. 2.3()fwm'k of the shovellers. _ No train can |p. m,, and Saturday‘11 a. im. : Sunday‘‘get here toâ€"day and we will likely | service at 11 a. ‘m. * |again be depending on horse ahd O Mr. Calder, who lately purchased the,| sleigh for our weekly mail. â€" The \bakery from the Hinds‘ bros.. has sold |snowplough ‘has got through from out this week to Mr Watson, at """|Gll€l|)htu Palmerston. Itime Of BrinawiIle .GWA hi‘ basl onl al GUILD Soctar.â€"One of the four soâ€" cial evenings of the Gauild during the year will be held in the Presbyterian Church on Friday evening of this week. This is to be a *"*National Evening " and a pleasant time is assured and inâ€" tructive as well for carefal preparation is being made. ProrERTY SourDp.â€"Mayor Hunter has bought the residue of the Stewart Fropet ty extending east to Aljoe‘s lacksmith shop, and has thus possesâ€" sion of some fine Luilding lots, _ Eyidentâ€" ly he has faith in the tuture of our town and‘in the success of our industries,â€" â€" AS+Â¥rR, oun‘s LetTEr.â€"The Toronto «*News" has a "Girls and Boys" departâ€" ment and â€"amongst the: letters from juyenile contributors is a fac simile of one from Geneva Patterson, â€"age 5 yrs, daughter of Samuel Patterson, 8. 8. No 12, l%gremunt. f Good mixed Candies, only 7¢ per Ib, at Mcintyre‘s, The Grocer, ' 20 year‘s experience and intends to stay. He makes his bow to our readers in this issue. ' Mr. Calder, who lately purchased the bakery from the Hinds‘ bros.. has gold out this week to Mr Watson, at one time of Priceville aAd who comes with Money to Loan at 43 per cent. . ‘he struggle of the railways with MacKAay & BUNN Durha:m,:| the forces of nature is altogether unâ€" $ s ‘precedented, and were this years‘ exâ€" Found, in Town Hall, after concert, P w / i a watchâ€"chain pendant.. _ This office. , perience common: some new device of o y lrack, or for clearing the track, would -m:lV: ql"‘:::‘f l;;‘f”‘ ";f_ "".“‘"“‘f{"‘l "““I"f‘ | be necessary, indeed is now necessary, 'Imy,f_‘ The FScep * "Sh"""*O"Me (so much of thte comforts of life depend I t * on the .regularity of. transportation Mr R. Burnet has moved into his new ; facilities. : quarters next to Nichol‘s new tailor o s i it shop and boub are preparing for new? Last week no train got in befo;e business. ;Saturday and three engines and | a M |s lough were derailed during the Bovaut â€" Haywanro‘s®> Fatis.â€"Mr. S0°W P a s Orr Minnis, Markdale, has bought the W8CKâ€". A sleighload of. mail matter Falls, and intends to develop power.,“mfm ,P"lmel'éwn got in Saturday He was in Durham, Thursday, and his "‘bringing a week‘s mail.. Sunday was enterprise may extend this way. fine, but during the night it blew j |[again and the train, which started out CrosE» © Dowx.â€"The‘ factory hmz:fag * C ' l:l_usvd for a week or two owing to want : hop(,fully. got to Holstein and had to J Mr R. Burnet has moved into his new quarters next to Nichol‘s new tailor shop and boub are preparing for new business. We have lines of exceptional value and respectfully ask an inspectionâ€"Meâ€"| Intyre, The Grocer, 1 March ed in liked a lion. Wish‘d would stop thawin‘, Always gots worser after it. »oney to Loan at 4) Ber cent. MacKAay & DUnx Durham. Found, in Town Hall, after concert, a watchâ€"chain pendant.. _ This office. Spring has its work cut out for it this tmme all right, says the philosopher. DURHAM,~THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1904. l WEepaxrEspay. MAanrcnu9.â€"Jno. Nelson, Lots 4 of 17 and 18, Con 3, W. G. R., Bentinck, offers for sale, Farm Stock, Implements and Housebold Furniture, 10 months‘ credit. 5per cent perannum discount. _ Also 2 stacks of Hay and a quantity of turnips for cash. Roxt. BRIGHAM, Auctioneer, . _ Frinay, MaroH 25.â€"Alf. Hincks, Lot 18, Con 2, 8. D. R., Glenelg, offers for sale, Farm Stock, Implements, &c.â€" 12 months‘ credit. 5 per cen} discount. D, McPHAIL, Auctioneer, Estate Rev. A. Stewart, Deceased, Durham, Ont. Any person having a claim against he above Estate, will render the acâ€" ount of the same without delay, W. K. Grarrrey, WrepxeEsoay, Mar. 16 â€"John L&augh: ton, Lot 16, Con 20, Egremont, (1} nmles north of Dromore,) offars for sale Farm Stock and Implements, and a quantity of Hay. 11 months‘ credit, _5 per cent per annum discount. given free to parties having bills printed at this office.â€"Ed,] t4 Addressâ€" o oC 279 Seignory, Montreal. For Srock BrEEorrs. â€" The first Annual Meeting of the National Strock Breeder‘s Association is to be held in the City Hall, Ottawa, Mareh 7th to 12th inclusive. For further information apply to F. W. Honsox, Ottawa. Honor Roll of Hutton Hill School for Feb., 19004. ~Class 5thâ€"Alice Lawrence, Elsie l’e-ll,'y. Dollie Hopkins, Mary Morâ€" ton,. ithâ€"Fred â€" Mountain, Maggie Petty, Della Vollett, John A Lawrence, Will Morice, Selina Hopkins. â€" 3rdâ€" Chas B Lawrence, Earle Vollett, Gertie Morice, John ‘Petty. _ Sr 2nd â€"Wiallie Wells, Albert Webber, Rebecca Grierâ€" son, Florence Meuntain., Jr 2ndâ€"Robt Culff, Arthur Morice, _ Jr2nd (a)â€"Bessie Webber, _ Jr2nd (b)â€"Leila May Vollett, Maggie Mountain, Jean Picken. â€"8r Pt 2ndâ€" Leslie Morice, _ Jr_Pt 2nd (a)â€" Willie Langrill, Herb _ Noble, Nina, Noble, _ JrPt 20d (b)â€"Edward J Hutâ€" ton. JOHXN A. GRAHAM. Teacher. Younug. Balls, ~Heifers and ~Cows, â€"rms easy. _ Verschoyle (Iiwported)at lead of Herd. n1 a" Good sound Potatoes for saleâ€"at Mcâ€" Intyre‘s, The Grocer, tock. She is pushing the war on land also landing thousands of troops in Corea, whose friendship and sympathy she has, as well as that of Manchuria. to cut off both Port Arthur and Vladivostock and may succeed. URE _ _BRED â€" DURHAM‘S FO SALE. The Russians are feverishly aiming to stave off all encounters till more troups and spring arrive, but Japan is ‘‘*carrying the war into Asia " wFt.h All her stren'gth.L She seems to be aiming Latest advices showed Japan acâ€" tively engaged in mysteriously makâ€" ing demonstrations in the neighborâ€" hood of both Port Arthur and Viadivosâ€" See posters for particulars. [A notice similar to the following is We have waited a day for our paper | SONS OF SCOTIAND CONCERT supply but even express must bhow to the { _ wâ€" storm. We forward the home pages. _ | * A Great Success. Fur gauntlet found. This office. SALE REGISTER. All Tied Up Again, WINTER‘S WORST. 4+ D, McPuaAI, Aucticoneer NOTICE. THE WAR. ONTARIO ARCHIVEsS TORONTO & 0 4 â€"â€"â€"_ . PaARKER, Duarharo. Executor. Miss Dickenson made a pleasing vari=ty, and the stories of the former syere as usual quite pointed, The Seed Fair. and Seed Exchange, nuder the auspices of. the Souuh Grey EKarviners Institute will be held in Durâ€" ham , Saturday, 5th March. â€" Parsien: lars on page 8. uUEo, BINXIE, Secy. Mr. Fax‘s "Loch High Men," a parody on and to the tune of "Loch Lomond," was sung both nights and elicited great applause, â€" The duetts by Mr Fax and Dr. Jamieson and Rev. Mr. Farquharâ€" son were chairman and very happily conducted the meetings, _ Buat indeed this was not difficult for seldom if ever was seen better conducted audiepces, The committee felt grateful to the town council for being able to introduce the performers to the finely firtted platâ€" form, which gave great satisfaction. The proceeds amounted to over $200 whichâ€" met all expenses, even though these were very largely added to by the storms and postponements, as the rapturous encore, she r=eâ€"~ed both nights. _ Her accompanying 1060 was noted by the artistes as tirst class, . The piana. kindly supplied by Mr Mcâ€" Kinnun, was an excellent oue. MrJ 8 Drysdale, our own local talâ€" ' ented artist, sang some of the Standard â€" Sceottish gems, which never grow nld.; Both he and Mr Fax kindly took an| extra number each nmight to supply the | loss by Mre_Davidson‘s absence, _ The commiftee, with the audience, greatly | regret the absence, which was unavoidâ€" | able, and hope at some future tim» to | have with them the "sweet singer of | Detroit." * | Last, but not least, was Mrs, Newton, whose well known music«l >A 5 was neyer more evident, _ Selden dors a piano solo meet with such a omm ent Jiinmie Gardiver‘s first appeasrance here has placed him high in popular estimation as one of the cleyerest livdle dancers ever seen,. _ His time is perfect, whether in " Fiing" or " Hornpipe" or "Irish jig" and those who saw the ~irish png ~ and those who saw the ** Sand jig " on Saturday, say it alone was worth the admission fee. _ He will be warmly welcomed on his next yisit. Pipeâ€"Major Beaton is an old favorite in Durham, and in his hands the hagâ€" pipes * breath the true martial strain." There is a belief among certainâ€"Nonâ€" highlandersâ€"that the pipes should he out of doors, but we think there must he few who could not enjoy them to the full at the concert, ‘The stately March, the lively reel, the Wailing dirge all apâ€" peal directly to human sentiment. _ By request, Mr Beaton played * Hector MceDonald‘s lament," and 1t was much enjoyed. known before she came that she was a Massey Hall favorite : now it is known why: Possessing a fine stage presâ€" ence. a fine voice and beautifal articuâ€" lation, it needs only her good taste to make an artiste of the first rank. Her encores were hearty and spontaneous, and it would be difficult to say which was her best number. _ Her audience often, but notably in her soft Cradle Song.‘"‘ were completely at her will, and there was at times an absolutely breathless silence in the crowded hall fll)\alt was the highest compliment to her skill. Of the concert itselt there could be much said. ‘The committee are no doubt gratified that the town and counâ€" try cordiaily endorse their efforts to give & ‘irstâ€"class concert, as was shown by the fact that the hall was filled both nights, and all seats reserved, and but for the unavoidable certainty and exâ€" ecra weather, both nights would not have beéen sufficient. Mr Fax, as is well known, is a host in himgelf; evernew and always inâ€" n his fine sense ot humor never fails to commend him to his audience. He sitaply doesn‘t grow old nor stale, and the laughter and the life he puts into his work has a like effect upon his audience, who were exacting in their en He is J:o lar all over Ontgrio and hqgon t:,l‘and the storm this week cuts him off from three enâ€" gagements. Miss Dickenson, it is not too much to 22000 2ZCGRRIOCHE 15 38 HVCV $0V INAUCH TO eay, hos captured Durham. . It was InAawn hafora cha anma that tha wihs‘s for the unavoid: ecrable â€" weather not have beéen su Mr Fax, as is in himgelf; ever nocent, his fine s fails to commend He sitaply doesn and the laughter intgfib‘h worl; has audience, who w encot‘fija He i Ontgrio and bey this week cuts h forenbon, here yet. stopped t i B4 U o4 â€" + wihin wlihs. se Ne stt NesP 4 l"ulnvl‘u ’ ger of | | o "‘\ tan, ‘ llb:\ 'l': | ' in en | ' sea y l ‘ 0 in | ‘ class, ! ’ nharâ€" | @ ippily | ‘ ndeeâ€"d | ' fever 8, } : o the . oduce | # s 4 # C | o Hotel and _ Farm Prop@ry on Durâ€" ham Road, Tp of Glenelg, 4 miles from Durham, Good Stock Fatrim containing 99} acves. _ All well watered Will be sovd or rented hetween now and May 1st , Apply to GEo. RÂ¥Yax, Durham, or at in . REview Orricr,. R. B. KEELER & SON Keeler‘s is tlleficheapesf place in Grey County to buy your School Books and Supplies. Durham‘s NEw BAKER ‘KEELERS BARGAMN WINDON And we guarantee every article The Price for any article in the Window will be $1.00. This Saturday. March 5th, weo FOR SALE OBR RENT. ome early and get first choice ADVANCED J. BURNETT, Lake Herring $5,00 Lake Salmon © .50 The experience of 20 years leads me with confidence to solicit support. _ Satisfaction guaranteed . This extremely cold weather has been hard on fishing and prices have stiffened up conâ€" siderably. Present Stock is exhausted, but we haye some due here any day. signed has bonght out the Wright Bakery, known as the +*Durham Bakery," and inâ€" tends by strict application to business, and good material, to warrant a share of the paâ€" tronage. as there will be a complete assort ment of _ Solid Gold Rings, Jewelery, _ Silverware. Clocks and Fancy Goods. in this window to be worth from $1.75 to $#3.00. are going to have the greatest Barâ€" gain window yet offered. CHAS RAMAGE, Prarsxter axo Posusa®e. The Price Smashers. he Public Is the Talk of Town & Country. the following : ‘Upper Town . _ Watson *%%Q Q quote you