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: ”cn:’, .Qoy:’, and Aadios o Sweaters at roducod : ices s Wons' ¢ thao star 14 #@000 009000001 @0 C6@NORRGLANr: Sents‘ and Aadies‘ Cloth Coat:s at Rargain Prices So late in the season we are going to clear out our stock at prices that you can‘t afford to miss Men‘s .Caif Skin Coat regular $32 for..:...$â€"22.0 Men‘s Waltaby Coat regular $45 for O’ 37.0 Ladies‘ Furs®ined Coat, regular $42 for...". 31%0 TAYLOR&CO.Dromore i For Tourist Car accommodation and all particulars in addition to above publicitions, apply to your nearest ©. N. R. Agent, or to General Passenger Departpment, 68 King Street East, Toronto, Ont "Forsty fige Vital Questions", * Peace River, Alberta and How to Keach it," "Western Canada has a Home for You," "Thirty five Thousand Free Homesteads." From March 3rd to the end of October, Homeseekers Excursion th kets are on sale every Tuesday and are good to return within two months from date of issue. _ Prior to August these tickets may te extended for two months on payment of $5.00 to Agent at destination for each month or part thereof. _ Stop over perâ€" mitted :c any Canadian Northern Station West of Port Arthar. There are now open to entry 125,000 free homesteads in Westâ€" ern Canada. _ ‘The bulk of these are located along or near the CANADIAN NORTHERN RAILWAY which is recognized in the West as the THE J. D.ABRAHAM CO. Come and pick it out. This week we have opened a shipment of Men‘s Fine Patent Colt Bluchers, also Mens Patent and Willow Tan Calf Oxfords in Lace and Buttoned. We have also received our shipment of Men‘s Heavy Plow Shoes in English kip, Urns Calf. Come in and we‘ll fix you up. lonas‘ d ALadies‘ ur Coai.r t 4 +t es inifadianieaiath dbdoad| c >( the stock we have reduced them so that there won‘t be any left. Leather Coats, Men‘s, at 4.75. regular.. Drill Coats, Men‘s at 1.50, regular...... Whipcord coats, men‘s, at 3.00, regular. . Sut d Some Canadian Northern Publications SQUARE The Store that Ailways Satisfies Pioneer Farmer‘s Railway TAYLOR & CO. What about that new Suit of Clothes ? .Qo!: ‘*_Ae eavy PRubbers to clear DROMORE For Farâ€"Sighted Farmers FPFREE PARMS Wooden Candy Pails, Chaff Baskets for.â€"â€"â€" > Stable Shovels..â€"â€"+â€"** All Departments are well represented in the shipments of Spring Goops opened this week. If you‘re interested in What is New take a walk through the store. It will be time well spent. SHOES It‘s here. DRESS GOOD3 _ CL O T KLN G SHOES â€"â€" 4 Cotton Seed Meal Oil Cake Molasces Meal We extend sympathy to the family o‘ the late Mr Coburn, who resided for some time at the Bend and passed to ths better land reeently. at his home in Holstein, after a lingeriog illness, borue wish Christian fortitude. Mr Smithers a former esteemed resident bere, now of Brampton, visâ€" ited at Mr B. F. Sharp‘s and other friends last wesk. Mrs Wm.â€"Kellev, a pioneer of Egreâ€" mont, who is now lining with her son Mr P. Kelley, is we regret to hear, in teeble health . March did indeed come in like a lion and we hope will go out like a jamb. : WWe hear that Miss Weir, our teachâ€" er, intends leaving us at Easter. We hope she will change her mind. Dr. John MeKenzie, of Superior Jet., New Onsario, visited his cousin, Mrs John Durant, recently. Miss Lavina Rawn, we are sorry to bhear, is very ill. Her sister, Mrs Horsburg of Brampton, is visiting ber. â€" We anderstand Mr D. @pristie has disposed of his yaluable*"property to MrFiolay Clark. Miss Marg Perty, Varney. and Miss V. Crawtord, Yeovil, spent the week end with Miss B. Lothian and attended vhe I. 0. F. Raly in Rasâ€" sell Hall. Mr and Mrs H. T. S:elye. Mt. Forâ€" est, yisited with Mr D. Christie on Thaursday Mis?s Jeanie and Mary Mutcb, Teovil, spenot Satarday with Miss Nellie Atepison. Mr W. Bryden, Conn, accompanied by Mr Nichol, Manitoba, spent Sunâ€" day at the home otf John Renton. During the Season of Lent we will keep a supply of all kinds of FISH. We receive a FRESH SUPPLY every few days Wedding bells bave been ringing. | Chas Keller tcok to himself a wife| in the person of Miss Walls; of Durâ€"| ham. Congratulations Chas. | Mrs Pinder and Norma spent Sunâ€"| day in Varney. | Miss Mabel Hopkins is visiting her‘ cousin, Mrs J. Brown. ) The cboir is proposing having a goncert or a social in the near future. Mr G. N. Rartle is going in strong in the hennery business. Success to HoOLSTEIN We are sorry to hear of the serious illness of Mrs Walls We hope to hear soon of her recovery . Mr Albert Hoeflinis hbhome visiting his parents. Chas. Wilson is moving to his new | home. We are sorry to lose Mr and ; Mrs Wilson. Our loss will be some| une else‘s gain | James Myers Christie Biock, Holstein FOR SALE sOUTH BEND DROMORE ORCHARD ++@>â€"++ Pumps Gasoline Engines Fattine Meal If you want a print that will wash and wear longer than any you ever bought try "Potters." We import it from the west of old London. It has stood the test fot three quarters of a century and its better than ever toâ€"day. Scotch Linoleum Â¥8R NEW ENGLISH PRINTS ’ Holstein School Report. | SENIOR DIVISION | _ Those markedâ€"*‘a‘ missed one or , more exams. Sr 4thâ€"â€"Total 425. Viola Cameron 344, Irene Diamm 307, Florence Main 296, H Baird 231, A Aitken 209. A piece of rubber placed in th@ stove of the town hall on Tuesday last was instrumental in having the mystic Al. G. Woods Company pack their trunks and leave the village next day. They had phoued for a week‘s visit behind the local footâ€" lights, but the frosty reception coupâ€" led with the delictous odor of the rubâ€" ber, sent them packing to Durham, where they spent the rest of the wee Misses Mary Mutch and Mabel Gil lies were visitors in Durham for a few days. A load of young people attended the carnival in Mount Forest on Fri day night and spent a gala evening.â€" The council meets on Thursday] when the new township treasurer will be appointed. There is said to be several applying for the position As a preventive to a possible spread of the fever in the village, the school was closed down on Tuesday afterâ€" noon and thoroughly disinfected. The patients of the malady are im; proving nicely. s Mr Andrew Seim, of Mount Forest, is assisting in Mr Hunter‘s store for a few davys. Mrs Whetam, of Mount Forest, is visiting her daughter, Mrs Hershey, Mr and Mrs Dorgan returned to Pangman, Sask., on Tuesday, alter spending some time at her parents, Mr and Mrs McGilliyray, in the townâ€" ship. . Miss Nellie Pbilp is having a new plano placed in her home, Mr James McClocklin and Chas, Chislett, from Flesherton, were visitâ€" ors at the former‘s brother here last week. i?#:;;maa;:‘wse}m&wmma& ‘£ LOGAL AND PERSONAL & Mr Wm. Orchard, of London, is a visitor among relatives in the village. Rev. Dr. Marsh is billed to glve asâ€" tronomical lectures in Guelph and Hamilton next week on Tuesday and Friday respectively. _ Mr James Kennedy has handed his Hols:ein triends a surprise when on Wednesday of last week, he was marâ€" ried in Mount Forest to Miss Kate Stewart of that town, but formerly of the ioth con. of Egremont The newly weds left the following day for the west, where the groom has been previously employed in Lumsâ€" den. W * Scenes in the Union Depot *‘ is the name of a play which tae Woâ€" men‘s Institute are staging in the Agricuitural Hall on March 6th,. Over a score of people are in theâ€" cast Mr John Manary wishes to use the colum ;s of the Leader to thank the Holstcin fireâ€"fly, hters for their services in turning out to fight the fire which burned hbis livery barn. The ** genâ€" ial John ‘‘ was at a loss how he was to thank ever;y body imdividually, so we promised to act as his sponsor, Mr James Brown of Regina, who is now leading the simple lite around Hulstein for a few weeksa, leit on Satâ€" wday to visitin Brantford. THE DURHAM REVIEW phpARpppEEaeqpsopepsnesn ~â€"â€"â€"â€"Â¥â€"# 4.â€"_ Special values in wide Embroidâ€" ery Flouncing at 50c and 65c. Very special 45 inch skirting emâ€" broidery in a variety of dainty designs. Marked for quick sse;lgs Flouncing Emâ€" broidery and Embroidery Skirting 4 yards wide Per yara 50¢ Mr and Mrs Wm Johnston, of Berke~â€" ley and Mrs John Greaves, of Toronâ€" to, the ladies bring sisters of deceasâ€" ed , Messrs Jokn and Wim. Cobura of Betkeley and Markdale, sespective 1 m ’ The funeral on Monday afternoon ‘to Reid‘s cemetery was well attended, dcspite the stormy nature of the day. Rev, Dr. Marsh w2s the officatâ€" ing clergyman and spoke appropriateâ€" y at the house and graye. The pailâ€" arers were Messrs D. W. Cameron, rme Hunt, D Allan, N. McDougall, . Hamiltor and R. Irwin. Beautiâ€" ul floral wreaths were laid on the asket by the members of the family Mr and Mrs Joha Brown, Mr and Mrs R, Irwin and the choir of the P resbyâ€" erian church, Friends attending from a distance were Mrs Coburn‘s parents, Mr aud VMrs Geo. Fulton and brother Alex F'ulton_and his wite, all from Clifford: _ Announcement of the death of Anâ€" }drew R _ Coburn in this village or Friday, Feb. 28, did not oceasion surâ€"| prise, but was the cause of much sorâ€"| row. For over twenty years, deâ€"| }coaled had been affiicted with cancer and for the last two years had been! confined to his bed. For several weeks he was in a very low condiâ€" tion. Dauring the long fliness, Mr Coburn received the most care‘ul atâ€" tention from the various members of his fam.1y and many friends and it will be a pleasing afterthougbt to them to know that they were able to minister to hbis last needs. The Cobarn family came to this part from Toronto a‘boat seven years ago ard have always been held in the highess respect. Surviving Mr Coburr, who was in his 50th year, are his wile, two sons, William and [Fulton and daughter Miss Marion. Class 5â€"Lillie Hatmilton, Clinton Buanston. ~8r 4thâ€"Robbie MceAribur, Currie Mcarthur, Fred Death, Gladys clanes, 8r 3rd â€"Ruby Philp, Angas cDougal!, Annie Nicholson, Gordon ong . _ Jr S3edâ€"Leshe Becles, Murray McGillivray, Earl Busston, Donald Mcelones, 8t 2a@â€"Murray McArthur, Gordon _ McArthur, â€" Murray Long, H«zel Campbell. 81 PC 2adâ€"Wilford Busston, Mary Drimmie, Donald Mcâ€" Arthur, Melvin Long. _ Jr. Pt. 2n4â€" Lillie McDougall, Alex Nelson, Bob Henderson, Hazel Nelson, _ Average attendance 29. Jr 3raâ€"Total 425. W Farreli 265, M Petrtigrew 261, A Haas 237, G Brown 235, V McClosklin 168a. C. C. Ramac®k, Teacher JUNIOR DIVISION Sr 2ndâ€"Total 350. Louis Woodâ€" yard 242. Katie Bâ€"ird 206. Jack Sutâ€" tou 201, Arisbur Bown 193, George Baird 181, Mamie Peviigrew 1741 Madeleine MeClockiin 167, Daisy Irâ€" win 151, Meiyille Hunt 136. Jr istâ€"â€"Total 300 _ Lioyd Hamilâ€" ton 163, Charlie Satton 124. Jrâ€" 2ndâ€"Frank _ Dingwell 223 Raby Kerr 210, Pear] Dingwell 179, M«ariin Bve 178, Laora Huny 163, Barrows Smisu 110. Sr 3rda â€"Total 425. M Main 321. S Hamiiton 317, A Adams 293. M Bye 273. E Sutton 261, A Rice 181a. Sr Istâ€"Totat 6vu0, Ella Matthews 160, Bernise Pevris 109. Jr 4thâ€"Total 425. Arthur Kerr 253, M Myers 252 W Main246, P Drumm 137a. The Late Andrew R. Coburn 8. 8. No. 10, EarEaoxt H. R. Ker, Teacher Eimuy WiLsox, Teacher Among the new materials you will find Crepe, Crepe Voile, Ratine, Crinkle Bedford Cords,‘Ginghams, etc., in the wanted shades. It‘s not too early to think about these. It will be a pleasure to shOw you what is new. ticular it‘s you we‘re looking for. . We think our special Blend 40c Coffee ts just a little better than anything you have used. Try a half pound and you‘ll be a steady customer. Wash Goods Section News from the Do you like good Coffee ? | _At time of writing, we are in a grip lof ablizzard and expect it will blow Ijnst like its predecessors. | The house of Mr George Dyce ‘caught fireduring the storm on Sabâ€" rison, boro, Mr and Mrs Fairbairn bhave lived their entire wedded life on the same farm and the first church service of the Fairbairn Presbyterian congreâ€" gation was Reld im their house back in the 60‘s. Mr Fairbairn was born at Widespen, in the parish of Yetholm Roxburghshire, Scotland, on Jualy 24 1840 _ At the agre of 18, he came to Canada and settled near Peterborn, In 1861 he came to Exzremont to reâ€" side and on Feb. 26, 1864, was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Morâ€" Assembling at the Fairbuirn home started during the late hormrs of the afternoon and _ that comtortable " homey *‘ fteeling soon permeatâ€"d all ‘as interest circled around the reâ€" fspectod seniorcouple, endeared to all Just betore the repast was announced Mr Fairbairo presented hbis bride of fifty vears with a gold ring, circled her arm anrd led berinto supper. Of | the interesting Irour spent consaming ;the edibles, little need be said, but after it was oyver, toasts, proposed by |Rev. Dr. Marsh who was toastma«sâ€" \ter, were drunk and addresses were made by the following gentlemen : : John Swanston, R. T. Dodds, J. D | Main, John MceArthar, John Philp. John Caulflield, John MeEFachern, Mailcolm Campbell, Nicol McDoug»11, Geo. Sackett, Samue!l Robb, James: {Calm-r. Geo. Hamilton, Chas. MeInâ€" nes, Robt. Caolfield, Johm Drimmie, Fred Dillon and Hagh Sinclair. } At an appropriate interval the presâ€" entation or gifts to Mrand Mrs Fairâ€" bairn were made. In behall of childâ€" ren Robert Fairbairn read an address and Mrs Eby presented her father with a gold watch and chain, while the mother received a neck seart, a gold locket and chain and other pleasing remembrances. The guests preseut united in their efforts and caned Mr. Fairbairn with a goldâ€" headed black ebony cane and gave to Mrs Fairbairn a gold headed umâ€" brelia. MrChas. Mcinmes read the address in behalf of the guests A number of golid coms af handsome diâ€" mension were also given. Five of the six surviying children of Mr and Mre Fairbairn were presâ€" ent as well as eleven merry grandâ€" children. The sons are William and Jobhn of Egremont and Robert, a drgggist in Windsor, while Mrs J. W. Eby of Gueliph, Mrs Jobn Can!â€" field, Egremontand Mrs W J. Litâ€" well of Towa are danghters. The last named was unable to attend. Three daug hters have passed away. Besides the family and immediate relatives, the guests consisted of a large nnmber of neighbors, who p«r took of the cyp of good cheer and wished much joy to the bride arnd gro«m. T boa~d st this function passed a memâ€" orahle day. Interes: in Egremont township on Thursday |«st circled at the home of Mr and Mrs Jobhn Fairbairn, 8Sr., when this worthy conpie eelebrated the fiftieth jabilee of their marriage day. Ideal weather was presented and nunder such auspices as this as wel! the uniqueness of the event, the sixtyâ€"six people who graced the table Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John Fairbairn. THE J D. ABRAHAM CO. . who at that time lived in Peterâ€" The Store that Sets the YEOVIL seIIngApAtam in the days of the inâ€" . |dian Mntiny â€" He was bighly educatâ€" ed and possessed a very retentive e are in a grip remory. _ Mr Murphy leaves to t it will blow | mourr, his wile a: Niagara Falls, his ‘s. ‘lrd m0ther i: Biâ€"kenbead, England George Dyee and li:s only sister, Mrs Allen, also of _ Died at Nirgara Falls, Ont., « Monday, Feb. 9th, Edward "Yils Murphy, aged 44 years Mr Murph s At time of decease was Becretary :« 8. David‘s Mountain Spring Waters Co. of Niagara Falis. He was bor June 25th, 1870, on the Island o Jamaca, Iritish West Indies. B3 bi father, Lieutenamt Murphy, he was descended from a family who hbad large estates in Emgland in the days of the Stewarts, which were confisrcs! ed Curing the reign of Sir Oliver Cromwell in the days of the Commonâ€" wealth. By his mother he inberited the blood of tne Bairds of Stoland and enjoyed re:i‘ng the valorous deeds done by Bir David Barrd, the hero of Beringapatam in the days of the Inâ€" Jas. F. McInnes attended meetin of Saugeen Presbytery on Tuesday : this week. Our faithful mail carrier wisely frained from exposing himself to t! storm on Monday. Some of our young people enjoy«/ the concert given by the Dromo Lodge, 1. 0. F. last Friday even 10g. YÂ¥. P.C. a iecture, illustrated ! views, about the Suw and will sho: upon canvas some of the marvellou photographs that he bas taken of t! heavenly bodies. We ail expect | enjoy a pleasant and profitable tim:« Rev. Dr, Marsh preached on Sab bath last from the words * For th« Lord God is a sum.‘"‘ His address is enlightening and revealed to |s hearers a knowledge and descripti=n of the greatness of celestial bodi>: and by the greatness of the works ©! our Creator, magnified God the C:« tor of all things, He will conduci preâ€"communion class in each o[ !!~ churches for some weeks. On Monday evening of next week, Dr. Marsh will give at Fairbairn Weddiag bells are jingling. \\ have particulars at time of next w1 ing. The young people spent Mond:; eveninug at the bome of Mr and M:s Juo. A. Swauston, as a kind o! r»â€" membrance party before parting with them. at least for a time. bairn last Thursday, celebrating their golden wedding,. If a proof of t bless.ngs o matrimony 1s needed, |<+ your reades ponder over those words, Those of the hkappy gues\s present were John D. Main, Rober: Caullield and Wrederick Dillon, each of these gentiemen being married daughters of Mrand Mrs Fairbairn The grim reaper bereaved them o{ their loved ones, but in the Prov: dence of God, each of them are ha; pily marmed »gain and were all presâ€" eot with their wives and children to mingle their joys as formerly and wish nappiness and continned pros perity to their aged parents as in former days, Truly, love is the greatest power in heaven or earth. Mr Alex Calder spent the week end with his brother Robert in Luther. A very pleasant time was spent at the home otf Mr and Mrs John Fairâ€" bath, but was extinguished before much damage was done. Mr John A. Swanston is very busy preparisg to go to Sperling Man We will miss him. MARCH 5, 19114 IN MEMORIAM SQUARE If you‘re par FAIR AND If you want Seed Oats, see on page 5. â€" Rob Roy Cereal Mills Carr‘s Cough Cure never fect a cure. 50¢ at M n(aw Store . Lot 25 von. 2, 8. D R., B, & 1 NMr Robt. Isaac, Dromo the Black residence. up will move in after his gale It pays to sw good want somethi extra call at the Oatipeal M Western Beed Oats t gaime, Dce 1L. Cmer Toreay H: Serepee of the Eo with the Five Briga contivpaing Me R ° his resignation is ingly . L sale Markdale hock ham‘s apponen s day night, _ The und wull give U a parl, Mr Gustave who tried to ; *the liquor par to them in th« A Tea and Woci Varney fle!hu& M wrch 13, as 8 p. m given by Mr A. E. Experience as a C TA s niiss10®1 A Goncert wi Houâ€"e, 8. 8. N evening of F gooad Play, * is being phcp altendance. C mamaasieg Peatur 10. Yor the Thw expe nol:? whe! have time Providence tomy that h ocal avd ins extended a Clinton, wh take charge April. â€" He up and thre« sented as h stvyle ol prea ago, thC at Agine gas from house, m The M quite d She fel forehca Childre woun BNENED UP Thursday‘s ho with Manover yersai of she :« by 8to3 Aft three weecks n their mettle a played Muivey gone batiles, The puck was {“".u‘n“y th ockey club with the total covered as to go The Bay At a receni Camp the foil« dolence was ; who for «om« tary of the Ca place on reco: Secpetary, wl ment bhas be the Joss of hi His bâ€"ethren ness and sorro cons( Du Oult came in 9Â¥ "PM" from agent A. P and »pan new Ma ery ordered dur monthe, AThe go Mowers, Rakes, Marrow=, Plough fety and excell« the pame of thi VOL. XXXVIll, N 'mgA short pat 40 or 50 sleighs and m“.-rn were eI at the three hotels ken of the displa ware occerrence. M(h and A I Ying agents, wore : MeLelian was th ‘m‘ '.' busine we wn A BiG sturdy yeome! )Z t 32 i 8 bay ¢ anf nC« 15 and iyer resiy a the wreh 1¢ on G H DSPLA®N Old M Pu i 10 H 1 h& m Kat h a y t re M th ad B W M M M H pp! d