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€ 1 11 #y Un Thursday afternoon last, quite & number of the members of the Farmer‘s Institute, and others, met n Mr, Alex. McLachlan‘s orchard, which had been kindly furnished for the occasion. The attendance could not be called large yet the meeting must be called a success, and the picnic part sufficient and good. The speaker of the day was Alex, Mcâ€" Neil, of Walkerville, and he gave much valuable information, listened to with the usual good interest shown by S. Mr. McYNeil in his address contrasted grain growing and Stock raising, with iruit growing to the advantage of the latter, if modern methods and changed conditions were considered, He claimâ€" ed it was conclusively provyed that a southern slope was inferior to a northâ€" ern one for an orchard. They should secure their trees from the nursery if possible _ shunning _ pedlars _ unless thoroughly â€" acquainted, _ Should go cautiously with new varieties, the good old kinds are still the best, only about 1 in boo of new varieties permanently succeed. _ Select varieties that are in demand, for longâ€"keeping, prolific and gocd shippmg. _ Ben Davis, Baldwin and Greening begins to bear in 6 years. A northern Spy takes 12 years, while Russets are only second choice and are late in bearing also. The officers are : Jas. Arlan, Pres., j Wim. Irvinge, Vice Pres ; Geo. Binnie, Secy.â€"Treas. â€" Directors : Jno. Picken, 8. Dickson, T. Gadd, R. Barber, Wiar Ramage, D. Hamilton, Wm. Smith, D. Edge, H. H. Miller, Dr. Mearns, R. MacFarlane, Geo. Hepburn. . Regular meetings to be bheld at Durham and Hanover, Supplementary meetings at Dromore, Holstein Ayton and Elemâ€" W Avord grain crops in orchard, and plan to have clean culture the first of the season and cover crops the latter part. â€" Common oats sowed and ploughâ€" ed in was good but not so necessary here where snow â€" was plentiful, A lower head is preferable and cultivation should be done with extensfton tools. Important to have air and sunlight, but too much of the latter wiall cause sun scald. Large liuw»bs should be painted and not too long cat. Holes in trees fil up with cement, whitewash in winter with a handful of salt added and apply. Bordeaux miXture in the spring. Trees can be sprayed at a cost of $5 an acre and the difference amounts to $20, to $50, in sprayed trees. Use Bordeaux with proper proportion of Paris Green (4 oz.) with Kerosene emulsion for sapâ€"sucking insects. Graft m an old tree if at all, near the end of limb, and not too large, A meetimng of the Women‘s Institute was beld in the Town Hall in the afterâ€" noon which was fairly successful. Hetibprncumace e t se menccrmnmwny The officers were reappointed for the coming Institute year viz: Presidentâ€"Mrs. T. McGirr. Viceâ€"Presidentâ€"Miss M. Brown. Sec.â€"Treas.â€"Miss K. L. Dixon. Directursâ€"Mrs. Thos. Brown. Mrs. Geo. Binme, Mrs. W. J. Rodgers. Miss Belle Lothian, Mrs, W. J. Derby, Mrs. David MceCrme. Auditorsâ€"Miss Jean Brown, Miss Maude McGilivray. The next meeting will be held the first Thursday in July at the home of Mrs, Wim. Hunter, Egremont. The Annual meeting was held in the Town â€" Hall, Durham, on Thursday, June 5th. Those who tailed to attend this mesting mmussed a great treat beâ€" cause Miss Agres Smith, Hamilton, delivered a most interesting and inâ€" structive address on the subject of "Cooking" with simple demonstrations. APLEASANT ORCHARD MEETING Messrs Altred Mansell & Co, Livye Stock exporters, Shrewsbury, shipped per s. s. ‘‘Lycia‘"‘ from Avomnoutg on the 29th April, 30 Shropshire sheep bred by Mr. E. E. Mansell, and purâ€" chased by Mr. Robert .Miller. Thése sheep consisted of 14 rams and 16 ewes which with the exception of one ram were too young to include in the famous Harrington Dispersion Sale so were kept by Mr, Mansell until his fiâ€" nal farm sale at Bishton Hall last March. Mr. Miller is to be congratulated on obtaining these sheep which are the last of Mr Mansell‘s breeding which Canada will obtain, and it thereâ€"tore to be hoped that they will all arrive sately at their destination. sOUTH GREY WOMEN‘S INSTITUTE. (On Tuesday April 29th four shortâ€" horn bulls purchased by Mr. J. Lawâ€" rence of Manitoba, during his recent visit to England were ahigred per s. s. ‘"‘Lycia‘‘ to Quebec by Messrs Alfred Mansell & Co.,2$ Live Stock Exporters Shrewsbury. These bulls were aceally tfine animals, two being bred by Mr. W. J. Hoaken, and two by Mr. %mkâ€" rufi anmgnld theg‘r reach lln;it:ba safely s e t service in Mr. zamneeg“l:'erd. gres A secondâ€"hand covyered buggy double seated, swellâ€"bodied, will be sold at a \mgah}. l}lmming gear as good as n?w Also a light waggon on h‘(fi running §ear. Apply at ReviEw , Dur ang. SHORTHORN BULLS FOR CANADA. SHROPSHIRES FOR CANADA. FARMERS INSTITUTE COVERED BUGGY FOR SALE. K. L. Drxox Secy Ailan, Pres The Westminister of May 31, has the following appreciative sketch of the above gentlemen, (brother of the Presâ€" byterian pastor here,) than ‘whom we wes B i0 se Lh a it Suicsiedininnts ie Sucaib esnt . PW Snth see no one more fitted to take up the work of the late Dr. KRobertson : Council met May 28th. _ Minutes apâ€" proved. A letter read from Chas Mcloâ€" vis respectiog an accident on Con. lo May 7th, and alleged injuries sustained and fixing bis claimas of damage at $1o000 Resolved that sard clsims be not enterâ€" tainecdtâ€"Carried. The reeve reported on printing conâ€" tract as followsâ€" That after making full enquiry would recommend that we take no furiher act1 u. Mickieborough â€"Dnurantâ€"That _ reeves report re printing be adopted.â€"Carried. Mclotyreâ€"MeFaddenâ€"That we now form a Court of Reviston on the Ass‘t Roll for 1902, with the reeve in the chair.â€"Carâ€" ried. Members snbscribed to the required declaration after which the following apâ€" peals were examined :â€"Donald McCanâ€" nell Lot 23, Cor 19â€"No change.â€"W. L, Diron Lot 15 Con 22â€"No change, The following changes were made on Rollâ€"Peter Storey as tenant W pt 28 Con 4 removed and J. G. Moore added in place thereof ; and Mrs. Stovel as owner, N pt of E4 18, Con 4 added to E4 17, Con 4 ; Geo. Dale removed off 2 and 3 Division Lot 26 Con 1, as ownerâ€"Wm Owens reâ€" moved off Pt. G 27 Con 1 as owner, and said Lot be added to G 27 Con 1; Thos. Bowman removed off G. A. Con 5 and W. J. Grigg be addod as owner ;â€"E Harrison inserted as tenant Lot 22 Con 21; R. Smail as jointâ€"tenant on S4, 23â€"24 Con 22; A,. Picken tenant SÂ¥ 5, Con 22; Arthur Hunt tenant Lot 1 Con 12; John Trace M. F, Lot 44 Con 3; Farqubar MceKinnoon M., F. Lot 10, Con 13. MeJotyreâ€"Durantâ€"That the Ass‘t Roll for 1902 as now revised and corrected be dfinally passed and Court of Revision now close.â€"Carried, Melotyreâ€"Mickle boroaughâ€"That Walâ€" ter Hastie be paid $%50 part salary as Asâ€" sessor tor 1902.â€"Carried. Durantâ€"Melutyreâ€"That Comr Mickleâ€" borough eut down Irwine‘s hill Con 28 aâ€" mount not to exceed £40.â€"Carried. Mcelotyre â€" Mickleboro â€" That this Council grant $40 to be expended on L«e‘s hill. con 21.22. Com‘r MceFadden 6» expend said amount.â€"Carried. The reeve reported on examining the 5th sideroad, con 6â€"7 and found about 25 rds of very wet swamp, which requires ditching and filling with stones before it is fit for travel. Also rep. a culvert on loth sideroad, cuon lo by Joseph Robb, cost 75 cte ; rep. bridge in 19o01. con 5â€"6, lot 5. by Thos Gordon, cost $3 work done. Durant â€" Mickleborongh â€" That the foregoing report be adopted anml orders gra ot â€"â€"Cartied. McFadden â€" MclIntyre â€" That this Council grant $20 to be expended on 5th sideroad. fcon 6â€"7 and the reeye expend said amount.â€"Cartied, Com‘r Durant reported that Jno Sinâ€" clair had repaired bridge at lot 14, con 14, cost 81. McFaddenâ€"Mickleboroughâ€"That forâ€" going report be adopted and order granted Carried. s Comr. Mickleborough reported that be had notified all Pathmasters in his Diyiâ€" sion as to using the road grader, and that the work is completed and grader has been operated 8 days. Meclntyreâ€"MeFaddenâ€"That foregoing report be adopted, and Comr. be paid $3 Com,. fees, and Jas. Smith receive $12 for 8 days operating grader.â€"Carried. McIntyre â€" Mickleboroughâ€"That the tender of Chas Kirk for completing abutâ€" REV. JAS. FARQUHARSON. EGREMONT COUNCIL, w e @ @ _ ments for bridge in Holstein. be accepted, Contract price $164.â€"Carried. By«Law No 153 to appoint a Comr. in Holstein passed the usual readingsâ€"The name of W. G. Pettigrew was filled in Blanks, after which it was signed etc. Molotyraâ€"Durantâ€"Thas Comrs. Mcâ€" Fadden, Mickleborough saud the reeye be appointed a committee to investigate cer. tain deviaticns to ayoid the building of bridges and repert at next session of Council.â€"Carried Trustees of U. 8. No. 2 refunded $7.05 am‘t due the Tp. for registration and adâ€" v‘t Debentures. Resolved that the followâ€" ing aco‘ts be paid:â€"To M. Greenly Ceâ€" dar stringers $2.50; G. Freeman lumber $6.72; W. G, Pettigrew street imps. $17. 80; Jas. Smith half day with team $1.50; J. R. Smith do $1.50. The foregoing sre in acct. with street imps. Holstein. W. G. Pettigrew team hn.lf-dny $1.50; J. L. Smith do $1.50; Clerk Pathmaster‘s P. Cards 87; C. Ramage printing Cards Goc. Councillors pay for 1} sessions $15.00. Mclntyre â€" Mickleboroeghâ€" That we now adjourn to meet at Russell Hall, Dromure, on Taesday Jane 24th.â€"Carâ€" med. D. Aumax, Clerk. A most happy event took place at Melbourns Hall, the residence ot Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Isaac on Wednesday, June 4th, when their third daughter, Helen Jane, was wedded to the man of her choice, Mr. Joshua Dixon, of Holâ€" stein. The pleasing incident took place at 6.15 p. m. in the parlor under a flowâ€" er decked canopy, where over fifty relâ€" atives and near friends were gathered together in bright array. To the sweet strains of the wedding march played by her sister Mary, the groom and his supâ€" porter Mr. Irvin Dixon, of Southampton took their positions, followed in a few moments by the bride leaning on her brother Robert‘s arm, afterwards by her bridesmaid, Miss Jane Leith. Rev. Mr. Campbell, of Dromore officiated, and in a few minutes declared the couple man and wife. The bride was dressed in a beautiful gown of white embroidered swiss trimâ€" med with white silk and valenciennes lace, and carried a lovely bouquet of white geraniums, white asters and asâ€" paragus. A cluster of white bgdrange and aeraragus nestled under the folds of the bridal veil. _ She was a picture of queenly beauty. ‘The bridesmaid wore white swiss trimmed with yvalenciennes lace, and carried a lovely bouquet of suowballs and feathery asparagus. A circlet of pretty blossoms crowned the fair one. Buring the half hour of conâ€" gratulations, Mr. Bert Gibson, of Mt. Forest played sweet strains on the organ which charmed the hearts of all present. The next move was to the dining room, where two tables laden with choice viands awaited them. The sight was a fine one, the glittering silver, the polishâ€" ed glass. the delicious eatables, the bright flowers and the beautiful five storey bridal cake and the gay faces all combined was nough to make a person wish that every day was like a wedding. Music and song floated in from the parâ€" lor until about four o.clock when th wedding party left for Mount Forest® HYMENEAL.â€"Dromore. ONTARIO ARCHIV TORoNTo _Â¥Yo Dlace Dike Jfome Come to us for Wingow Shades. where they took the morning train for Guelph, Acton, Galt and Toronto, where they will visit friends for two weeks. Showers of blessing will follow them as they were held in high esteem in this locality, The guests from a distance were Mr. Philips and Miss Rutherford, from Galt, Mr. and Miss Near, from Monkton, Messrs and Miss Isaac from Dundalk, Mrand Miss Binnie from Bunâ€" essan. Mr. BHert Gibson and Miss Jennie Cooper, Mt. Forest, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Baird _ and family from Lauriston, Mr. and Mrs. Dixon, Mr. and Mrs, Cowan, from Holstein, and Mr. Irvin Dixon brother of the groom, from Southampâ€" ton. The esteem in whch the bride is held was clearly shown by the number of useful and handsome presents she reâ€" ceived, among them was a teacher‘s Bible given by the groom to the bride, and a handsome parlor table given to her by her Sunday School class. We all join in wishing the young couple much happiness and prosperity through life.â€"Com. %44@4 mACFARLANE & CO. Druggists and Booksellers. A pleasant evening was spent at the home of _ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Morâ€" ton, on June 4th, when their daughter, Nellie was united in marriage to Mr. James Harkness, of Teeswater. Rev. Mr. Farquharson tied the knot in the resence of about fifty guests, The Eride was dressed in white dimity trimâ€" med with blue veives ribbon ‘with a tmvellin%suit of dark green‘cloth trimâ€" med with satin and apfilique. The bridesmaid, Miss Maggie Morton, from Teeswater, was dressed in white muslin with blue ribbons. Mr. Anthony Mcâ€" Donrald, of Teeswatef, waited on the gooom. Congratulations over, they all sat down to a sumptuous repast, proâ€" vided by the bride‘s mother. After supâ€" per, the {oung people en’]oyed themâ€" selves with dancing and playing games till early morning. The mrreeent.s were numerous, beautiful a useful. The friends from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Harkness and little daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ross and son Johnn{. Miss A. McDonald and Mr. Bert Harkness, all from Teeswater, The ha;:gy couple left next moming. mid‘st showers of rice and good wishes.â€"Com. when brightened up with some of our ARTISTIC WALL PAPERâ€" for a mere trifle too, Bring us the size of your rooms and let us show you how cheaply. it can be done. A few more remnants left at a sacrifice. WEDDING BELLS. A. B. McARTHU R Carefully consider where they do their business. Many of these men go to H. H. MILLER, the Hanover Conyveyancer, even though it means a few miles of a driye. They say that he is * Always prompt,â€"never negligent." that he has had 22 years experience and that it, PAYS TO DEAL WITH HIM. THE MALCOLM CAMERON 100 acres on Garafraza _A good farm with fine bnildings. Offered yery cheap as Mr. Cameron has gone west. THE GEORGE RIES FARM, Best 150 acre farm in Bentinck, owner is in Alberta and says the farm MUST GO. LOTS 2 AND 3 CON. 13 GLENELG, The " Findlay McRae Farm ". This contains 2oo acres and belongs to a Comâ€" pany who offer it at the price of a Go acres. A Lifeâ€"long Acquaintance with the conditions of farm life in this counâ€" ty, has given us an experience of its requirements which we are confiâ€" dent we can utilize for the benefit of the farming community and we ask with confidence for a share of their patronage. We just mention this week that we have secured the agency for the Every kind of finavcial business transacâ€" ted. Peter Hamilton Googs MONEY TO LEND,â€" DEBTS COLLECTED,â€" _ = . LANDS BOUGHT & SOLD, NEW _ Implement Agency _ He is now offering and call special attention to the new LEADER DRILL ‘AUTIOUS SUCCESSFUL MEXN Address,â€"H. H. MILLER, â€" , Lock Drawer 28, Hanovyer, Ont Call The Bell property, near Dromore, being Lot 15. Oo‘r: lfly; and Lot 15, Con. 20. On both farms there are good buildings. Easy terms. Apply on the premises to BARGLAY & NOBLE Now is your time to buy a cheap WASH TUB,. We have the best price going. and GRANITEWARE in abundance Are now stocked up with MAXWELL & COCKSHUTT ADAMS WAGGOXS TOLTON‘S Pea Harvester Gurney Stoves, Pianos & Organs PROVEN Hay Fork and see CA | lL our faâ€" mous Sylâ€" vester Drill with steel wire conductors. TDloughs,â€" Jfarrows Soufflers C. Ramage, TINWARE ot every description CALL and EXAMINE our utt Line of Waxwett Soods. Farm For Sale. BARCLAY & NOBLE Best of its kind W. BLACK. Wx. BELL, Dromore. Editor and M 4 NC TWEE CROGE @ Wt M ) Oair A Don‘t We c HE SELLS CHEAL a&% % i he B4 & % Clgin Low Ma pRY WÂ¥ JA 1O ran solf W