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L"! Air Neil Calder moved his family into Dromore last week. Neil intends try- ing the cement works the summer. We welcome Mr and Mrs Calder to our town. Mr John Wilson brought I large load of furniture from the tutor, " Mt Forest Inst week. The rods being to land it took him two dnya to nub Dromore. Owing to the unhyonblonou of unmet and the condition of the roul- the inyited goats of Dmmaro were unable to attend the HeMuiUn pump“ hold in Mt Foreman the Shtil Mr and Mrs Joseph Snell. left for their homem Wiartonlast week, after haying spent a week In their parental homes here. Mr Walter Hamie completed his contract. of ussessing the Township of Egremont on _S_nnrdny last. Miés Eva Booth, of Boothville, is visiting this week an the home of Mr and MrsJ Benton here. . Messrs Wm John and James Hay left last Week for Galt where they have obtained good positions " a good salary for the summer. Mrs Adams had . severe attack of appendicitis last week. We are pleas- ed to say she is on a fair way of rceov- cry again. Intended for last week. Every town can boast of some spec- ial feature and Dromore is not behind. Mud at present, in quality and quanti- ty, IS a prominent feature here " elsewhere. The dry, nice roads of a short time ago haye given way to the eifeet of snow and rain and getting around is disagreeable. Some tried the plough, but they will have to be on their ours (or plough handles) for a few days now. "-'_i'_'__- "e.. “UM“. Ssull'o Miss JeanRenwxck and Miss Mary Taylor returned from their visit to Belgrave, at the former's amele'g, the tlee Mr J Hastie. on Wednesday. We understand that Rev John starts this week for London, England, where he intends taking unto himself a help- matein hie. As Iley Mr Hastie was formerly a Dromore boy we wish him every success in his undertaking. r nusoanu mm a bouncing baby boy. Both we understand are doing well. We are pleased to report Mrs Adams able to be around as usual again. "H On Thursday morninglnat the 10th inst Mrs Walter Hume presented her husband with a bouncing baby boy. Both we understand are doing well. here. Mr I'om Atchiaon. who has been engaged with Mr J Benton for neyeral years quit last week and is going to try framing this season with Mr Wm Haas. Mr James Lester takes his place With Mr Benton. Mr R Taylor, clerk in J Wadell’s more. Holstein, paid his mother a visit on Sundly. - -- -- -_ __-...- --_.. ........... will be disgusted at the miserable taetitarofsttei a cam in, especially when it is gl'dld'l'l'll'I'df the paper’s heroics are lounded on a news item appearing in its own columns only. Read “Saturday Night" t “Keyhole politics, though many other objectionable varieties of run- ning elections have been in vogue. for manv years have been out of fashion. Paul Pry and Listening Jimmy have not been considered respectable. Men who take an inventory of the larder the open door of which Joins the apart- ment in which they are hospitably. received, and publish their impressions l turfaets, are not nowadays esteemed groper persons to be politely used. lippery Johns of this sort get no fur- ther than the door of a club and are not permitted to become more intim- ate with polite society than that large public which always has the rivilege of ringing the door-bell. ’thit the "Mail and Empire" has presented to its readers an inventory o" the larder ofthe car which conveyed the Cabinet Ministers to New Ontario may be a gn-at stroke of journalism, or more likely it may be a development of an ill-bred imagination. The suggestion that 95W) Worth of drinkablc s-Care- fully described-was on board, is so palpahly the work of a man who ought to be in the hug-ward of a hospital, that nothing else in the article will be considered as anything but an innuen- do. Ata dollar a bottle this would mean live thousand bottles, a stock which no dining-car Would hold and leave anv room lor the waiters. The list offood and the prices are "off," and the suggestion that the Ministers, tired out by a hard session, were going northward to pat the constituencies on the bum is another evidence that what the "Mail and Empire" needs is "not games, but 1rrainis,"for no one will tlieve thata new “corkscrew brig- ade" could be organized out ot a Cab- inet which may not have been kind to prohibition, but which is admittedly composed of men who are teetotalers or most dictinctly abstemious in their habits." Muss Eiiza Wilson, teacher at Swin- ton Park. spent. Sunday at her home Dromom. Um town is very quiet this week. The farmers are all buoy preparing for the seed around here. “Saturday Night" in last week's issue use: the above term to introduce the following article on the course ot the Mail & Empire in its "d2tt'ttg effort. to prove that the Ontario Min - stern went to new Ontario like a set of disreputable gamesters. We cannot but believe that eVen intelligent ex- clusive readers of the Mai) and Empire IIB1i MEI. WE NEVER HAD SUCH A LARGE and varied Stock. Every one who has seen it is delighted with the beautiful designs, rich colorings and the low prices. Let us figure on your rooms-you will be sur- prised at the triflling cost and the tasteful effect. All Pepe:- Trlmmed Free of Cost. LLAWALL REPAPAPER LLALL REPAPER LLL REFER I. RER ' nACFABLANE & M. Dmggista and Booksellers. Mr. iudciiUiifi"ii'ii veg; poorly of late. Hope to hear of his speedy recovery. Mr. Chas, Gadd was tin guest Wm Bry_ans flue der)ast week. Mr Junws Ion is busy moving into our bur: this week. Miss Lizzie Fee was the guest of Mrs. John Carson one any last week. Miss Maggie McNelce was visiting at Mrs John Carson’s lately. Mr Earnest Gadd called on Mr. Chas. Gndu on Monday last. He intends leuv ing for the west on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs It. J. Eden were visiting Egremont friends a week ago. i Master Tom Gordon was the guest of his sister Mrs. R. J. Eden on Monday lust. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark was waiting Egremont friends on Monday night last. Mr George Morrison and family have moved into Mr John Kerr’s house last week. All the houses in Varney are l occupied now but uncle Toms Cabin. I Mr Lorne McNulty was the guest ot Mr Max Allan one day lately. Mrs Isaac Crittenden culled on Mrs R. J. Eden one day last week. Mrs and Mrs James Eden were tho guests of Mr and Mr Chas, Gadd one day lately. Master Rohie Gadd spent Sunday even- ing with Master Cameron Lauder. Mr. Chas. Gadd's baby boy has been very sick with the croup for the past couple of days. Hope he will be ail right soon. Mr and Mrs Wm. Clarke called on Mr. and Mrs Zeuus Clarke on Sunday last. Mrs Wm. McCalmou and family mov- ed up to Mr. Wm. Saunder'o house one day luau} week. . an old tFiend and sdiiiG.- Mrs. John Clad: was the guest of Miss Lizzie Allan on Sunday last. Mr and Mrs John Carson were visiting at Mr James Eden's on Sabbath last. The deceased was a very energetic Woman, and very hospitable, always ready to assist any one in need. She was in her usual health until five, weeks ago when she was stricken down and gradually sank until she passed ttway at the ripe age of 80 years, perlectly resigned and trusting in her Saviour. The deceased was a life long member ot the Presbyterian church, her pew was seldom vacant. Her pastor Rev. Mr Leslie, of Elmwood, conducted the service atthe house and grave, and also Ereached a memorial sermon in the c urch on the following Sunday. The funeral on Monday was largely attended by a large circle of triends andneighbors who mourn the loss of Mrs. Neil McDonald (Catherine Me. Donald) was born in Soribay, Isle of Ulva, Sectland, in 1822, and when a young woman. she married Mr. Neil McDougall'and 52 years ago they came to this country and settled on alarm in the township of Bentinck near Craw- ford then a wilderness and remained on the farm till the time of her death which took place on Saturday, April 5 haying survived her husband about, 'Y? years. To them were born 9 child- [ ren, three of whom are dead- The surviving children are Mrs McKinnon, M Shallow Lake, Mrs Venata and Mrs Kennedy, ot'llamilton. John and Miss Mary on the homestead and Archie on his farm near home. Beside these she had 28 grandchildren and 8 great grandchihlren. STACKS OF IT @2593? WALL PAPER wood for everything that runs on wheels. Sold Everywhere. l I“. by new on. co. OBITUARY Varney. and light loads. 1 It Former experiente in Life Insurance not indispensable. Address communications to B. C. THOMAS, Supt. of Ageneies 6 We», King St. Toronto, Ont Satishctory remhnemtion will tbe paid to a man desiring to taketupttus business. THE ROYAL VICTORIA Wants a District Agent for Durham. (iii! Shewell iii,'; ii,i ik Lenahan iii' Life Iumm (h. d Ramada. Undertaking attended to day or night at small profits. We deliver our goods in town or country. Call and see for your benefit and save money. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all. 'to $18.00. .. V Sideboards $7.50 to $30 Parlor Suits $18 to $55 Iron and brass beds from $B.75. to 810 Diners, common chairs, bedsteads and chairs, stands. wash- Extension Tables 8, 5.00 Best made brass bed We have a large stock of furniture on hand and will sell at reduced prices for the next four weeks Made by the best manufacturers. &tewett d Jl,e,taha,t 2herham, on: 'si?, mmmmmmmm 3% Bedroom Sluts now at ( ' THE " h It " $25.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.50 $12.00 $10.00 $9.50 m good style. We will bCloe 1 Mr. Noble Wilson is away with a large I s sketch of their trip in the 00 load of good hogs, m wee out lest Week I the Review both from Iutritta . with a lot of cattle. Ar. Wilson " I ttood an... B. Wilma ma . follm fume: he believes 1n walking the gum are taking out thip timber out let it be high " low, Mr. Wilson Williams ewemp. One othie Wt feeds so meny for the good of the land, 210 lb. “d hu height in 6 n. I Mr J. Aldoorn told . tine byood more To no them going dong the t to Joe Stevenson who in sterling on " would think it wee one an and own hook. We are eon: to heu- od In. Mr. Jog. Eccle- who worked the Steven-I mum'- illneee. We hope In {em to: nil-numbe- tented Wm. madman"!!- Rain and snow to day Monday. It will settle the roads and freshen tho sweet spring. Some have been trying to plough but tint lust snow has mule the land wry wet. $19.00. A large stock of tapcy Rock- ers. A big discount on Par lor Tables, Easels, Jardinere Stands, Hall Cabinets, Pic.. tures and Musi c Racks. TORONTO $57-50. _. ' V Couclms from $6.50 to Guaranteed for to yrs. The best bed spring ade is the Cable il spring, will not g or frame twist Mattresses from $2.50 to ' s 50. W e sell the " Victor" the best made. Lounges from $4.50 to BOOTHVILLE. yen nu his violin end between pleymg Ind singing they were holding the crowd ttt good style. We will he‘looking for eeketeh of their trip in the columns of the Review both from Regine end B. C. James B. Wilson end 3 {all an; of men are taking out thip timber In Bim' Williams ewunp. One ot his men weigh 210 lbe end he height be n. 8 ineheu To lee them going does the reed you would think it wee one an and " boye I W- an m“ K__, --- 1 Neil McKenzie intends, drawing the l sand from Ecnlee Hill for the building oi Mr. Hardie’s fine House. He was seeing about the sand the other morning and says they may as well draw the road gravel from the some hill. Neil likes a pink bow. A general party took pleoe " the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noble' Wileon'e for that son Tom, who is away to Region in company with Dan Ferguson and his two cousins Lottie end Gertie Wileon. of Riverside. who ere enronte for B. C. when their brother Cornet will be glad to wel- come them, These young Iodide will be much muaed Huang their men, facade. Tom draped a. card " North Boy for home eating they were lining a. good time. Dan bu his violin and Int-um ..t-.a-.. Solid Gold Bow. Only $12.00, LADIES' WATCHES. In 14 kt Gold filled, war- ranted to wear 2 5 years with "T rr t.', nab-3:. p. t " W" BARGLAY t NOBLE. CALL - " v - v WOOLLEN and RUBBER and full lines of Horse Blankets. A few Hand Grain Machine G rain Seede in Stock. CUTTERS. ROBES, .mMm“ RUCS This week we as our new line of When you stat House cleaning do not forget that we carry an im mense Stock of Whiting, Alabas- tine; Asbesiue, Ready Miqu Paints, Paint Brushes and Whit. Wash Brushes. Dinner Pails Our Assortment is something extra in Copper and Tin Boilers. Copper Nickle Kettles, Cream Cans, Tin and Galvanized Iron Pails, Steamers, Galvanized Iron Tubs, Brass and Crystal Wash Boards, Steel Frying Pans tend vester Drill Gii5iia wire conductors. Winter is approaching and those needing stoves should not fail toseeours. Also Clare makes. NEW IMPLEMENT AGENCY 707103! &oves rail dtu. of ”and! NIH!” 0W0 W APRIL w, 1902 was . BLACK. 88: attenth tl h Grain Seeders and Seeder Tubes still and see our fa- 'ey Syl- in Pupils take comer of Honor g LAnms‘ C taken the h Coeutervato MISS IE Jllllli, GRDG it J A ' A...' CW6 want a he 2.x Vltc. and 31-25 "iiiatio We c ... Losx Ta hle Hulndn. \Vom Our N Dot Table Fl Hen T Roller LIN tt yur Ma no at DR oot HE SEI CHI ma; T1