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K Li %" \.m sb 6 i. eÂ¥ serted in the By Law. A Byâ€"Law was passed appoin:ing them " . _ C a se K * 1 ‘I. l:'n.d KTmr ;;d F‘uIrNXien:;r' smmmmmuneditefioqtmemmey ~* es of Thos. Dingwa gued. ‘The name of Richard Irwin was in-' Holstein Scbo‘“ Report marted in tha Buâ€"Law. 1 (Crowded out till next week) #oliowing result. The funeral service was conducted McE«chernâ€"MeDoogallâ€" That a on Friday, 14th inst . in the Presbyâ€" Poblic Meeting ot the Ratepayers »f terran church, Islay, by Rev. J. 8. the Township be held in the Agrienlâ€" Cornett and was very largely attendâ€" caral Hail, Holstwin oo Friday, April ed by a wide circle of relatives and 4 b, 1919 at 2 w‘clock p. m. for the friends. The mortal remains were parp s« (f taking in o consideration accompanied by Mr Wm. Bothwell to the erecing o a Mewmorial in memory the family home in P riceville, Grey. of our tallen heroes and also to conâ€" Co. for interment. aider the question of presenting $0M®, _ "Blessed are the dead which die in 4okan of appreciation to our returned the Lord that they may rest from their A depatation appoisted by the Cenâ€" tral Commutee ot the |atriotie Soe teties of he Township waited mpon the Councii in refereace to the preâ€" sentavion of medals to our reurned soidiers The maiter was giveâ€" due seonsideration b. the Council with she #ollowing result. â€" _ NC MmeD agallâ€"M Eachernâ€"That the following accts be paid and charged t Drain No. 1 Engineers aco for suvey and charged to D ain N+ 1 ; Eogineers acet. tor survey g61 00 ; John Wagner assistance in survey $1a Car. _ y Tairks® $ * MeEachern â€"Allanâ€"That Municipâ€" al Drainage Byâ€"Law No. 1 A be now read a third time and finally passed. Carried MeBachernâ€"Allanâ€"That Coort of Revision on Improv<ment ot Man‘l D ain No 1 now clos= â€"Carried The engineer in response to the reâ€" [ highly revered resident of the I:l'ay «quest for the reâ€"consideration of hiu' district in the person of Mrs Bothwell report on g«id drain was present and |Sr , at the advanced age of eightyâ€" explained to the avpellan‘s who were|six and one half years. Mrs Bothâ€" present, the reason for placing the| we.l bhad been in very good healith Assessments as be did for the improveâ€" | and spirits until a few days ago when ment of the drain, stating that ibe|her bealth failed noticeably. The drain bad sufficient fall to carry (ff end, however, came very snddenly all the water and that in his judg-;and peacefully, the immediate cause ment none of the assessed parties being a paralytic stroke. were excessively charged for the imâ€"| . ‘The late Mrs Bothwell‘s native place provement of the drain iwes Brockville Omt : wap. _ " 4 Alitt Swanstonâ€"Allanâ€" â€"That we now form a Court ot Revision with the reeve in the chair on Municipal Drain No. 1 Eg‘s. and Proton. Car. The reeve also reported hâ€"ving been appointed in Counecil to look in:o the grievauce of James Robb for a retand of taxes for sarvey of sideroad Lot 11, Con. 10, having gone over most of the work and found that the late Council had done nothing but what was in their power to do in my Judgment. _ The municipalisy has been at eonsiderable expense with uo benefis, theretore I cannot recommnd that this Courcil take any action ‘ Allan â€" McDoug~ 11 â€"â€" That the reeve‘s report be adoped. Car. The ! eeve reported for services in emnection wicn the Burke drain #1 50; railway ftare and two d»ya‘ time re Raral Man‘l _ Associstion meeting in FToronto $13 10 ; also payâ€" ment to the Treasurer for sale 0 e‘m wee to A flooper the sam of $7. Com‘r Allan reported Thos Brown breaking road and shovelling snow, man aud team $225; Chas Reid do #Js. Com‘r. MeD»ugal reported L. Meâ€" Archar breaking road. man and team $2 00 ; N. Doads do $2 ; Jas. Trov, shovelling snow 1918 $6 ; Jas. Heany do $2.40 ; Wm. Smith do $1 20 ; com. tee g1 50 Cogncil met March 25th. Members al! present. Minutes adopted. Com‘r. McBachaoie reported Samael Pekover repairing Drewery‘s bridge dys labor $17.75 ; com. fee g1 50. EGREMONT COUNCIL The deceased was of a genuine christian charscter, simple, kindly and sincere, devo ed to the Methodist church of which she was a lifelong member and to the cause of Christ. I s The Women‘s Imstitute met at the | w,:h;,l:::vb‘:fl:Bgt,hweu:;:h:;:{::: )’ home of Mrs Wm Geddes last Thursâ€" 1 4 y * day, about 30 ladies being present. ’;g;?s :; hle8r3:"::dl:pfg;4 tl;;ee::z Mrs Tuck gave a very excellent report married and went to reside in Grey of the Couvenljou recently Leld in |Co. where her family of eight child.| [OrO0t0 _ Patriotie chorusdwas e ren were born and reared, and whemI by all. Rd"'hm?t’u '“edabsocrln she gave herself without stint to the | ime ':. ve:y l?rlfa ke Joy. e d. ; arduous labors of a pioneering life. ;A hearty vo eko’ hn C “’ stex e In 1907 she came to Albeita and hed | ed to Mrs Tuck for her report. since that time made her home with| Have discontinved chopping for her son Thomas of this community. | some time. _ We will still carry for Mrs Bothwell} was predeased by ber !anlv a stock of flour and feed. Have husband who died it the year 1897 | a limited supply of ground barl=y and by five of her children, the surâ€" | wheat and peas mixed at $2 60 per viving members being the three sons | owt, Stuart of Manvilie; Wm of the State| L. B NICHOLSON of Idaho ; nd Thomas of Islay , oi 9k c There passed into rest on Saturday 8th inst. at nine in the evening, a highly revered resident of the Islay district in the person of Mrs Bothwell Sr , at the advanced age of eightyâ€" six and one half years. Mrs Bothâ€" we.l had been in very good health and spirits until a few days ago when 2 _ _ S EEEOOP WWOLE th ‘ Mrs Stewart Bothwellâ€" Long resident in North Egzremont Council adjourned to meet Tuesday May 27ih as a Court of Revision on Assessment Roll and for general busâ€" iness. . Court opens at 2 o‘elock p. m. : $8 per vard for gravel. Car _ |. MrS Jos Lennox, Varney, visited pay $8 per yard for gravel, Car. !Iher arents, Mr and Mrs Ed. Johnâ€" Resolved that the following ncctsistonpwe, the week end. 3 be paid : C. Ramage & Son rinting | J sgg R Augitm's R-pnrtsg $19 Q’)p Raraj| _ The Ladies‘ Aid of the Methodist Mun‘! Association Membership fee| Church held an April Fool Party in £3 ; Councillors pay sheet $17.90 ; J. |the basement of the church Tuesday D. Roberts use of hall $2 00. ‘*‘ |evening. Games and a short program Council adjourned to meet Tuesday | w;xeh lelnjt:)tvu}'el?fl e tp'escut aflgr May 27ih as a Court of Revision on | *‘ ightrefreshments were served, Assessment Roll and for general buasâ€" A number from here enjoyed the iness. Court opens at 2 o‘elock p. m. | "At Home" iast Friday gtven at his David Allan, Clerk. |home in honor of Mr Robt Keith _ Swanstonâ€"Allanâ€"That each Comr receive $1000 00 to expend in his Divigion for general Road Improveâ€" menpt exciusive of calverts and bridâ€" ges and that $2 per day of 10 bours be paid for a man and $4 per day of 10 brs. be paid for man avd team. Car. MceD agallâ€"MeEachernâ€"Thac we pay $8 per vard for gravel, Car. McDagallâ€"Allanâ€" (Amendment) That we leave up keeping of roads £s it is and a vote (f the rate pay ers be taken at next election as to how it is to be done. Car. Swarstonâ€"McEachernâ€"That the Township go back to the old system of Statate Labor and a vate be taken at the next Muanicipal Election of the people. Lost James McLaughlin was also apâ€" pointed Sheep Valuator in Division No. 5. Aged Resident of Islay Dies their works do follow J. Bilton _A Ch(:fis was given by Misses Rice, Rager and Allingham and H. Groat, after which the latter read an address and Wesley Hunt presented Pte Keith with a watch chain, locket and fountain pen. _ Mr McArthur made a short reply Mr. J. McArthur acted as chairman. Selections on theâ€"wviolin were given by Mr J. Bilton while Miss Bella McArthur accompanied him on the organ. Mr. D. Eakett on the violin,‘ Fred Eakett on the flute and Miss Mona Rice on the autoâ€" harp gave several selections which were much appreciated. _ Short speeches were given by Messrs J. Fo ,_ W. Groat, . Rogers and songs by J.. Mather and On Friday evening last about sixty of the neighbors and friends of Mr=and Mrs. Thos Keith gathered at their home to honor their son, Pte Robt. Keith. who has just returned from overseas. gale a stock of flour and feed. Have a limited supply of ground barl»y wheat and peas mixed at $2 60 per cwt, A number from here enjoyed the "At Home" last Friday gtven at his |home in honor of Mr Robt Keith | who has recently returned home from | overseas. |_ On Friday evening April 11th, the Patriotic Socieciies of Holstein and \Fairbairn will bold a reception and | presentation for their returned men in the Hall, Holstein. All connected | with the above Societies are r: quested to attend and bring refresbments. A goose belonging to Mr Harry Watt laid an egg twelye and three quarter incbes in circumf{erence the long way and nine and a half inches around and weig bed eleven and three quarter oz This goose was a first prize fowl at the Fall Show here last year and is doing its share in the way of production. _ Mrs Ed,. Hoy reccived word last week that her nephew Mr Hinde hbad died in Waterloo after an operation, Mr L B Nicholson went to Toron. to Wednesday morning on business, Misses Helena Calder and Rolena Merchant spent Tuesday aftern>on in Mt Forest with friends. Mr and Mrs Thos. Dingwall are epending a few days in Toronto this week. FOR SALEâ€"(Gooseâ€" wheat, peas and oats suitable for seed. Thos. Dingwall, Holstein. Mrs Ezra Holliday of Gleneden visited the forepart of the week with her parents, Mr and Mrs D. Greer. Mrs J. D. Sheffer and littele daugh. ter of Detroit are visiting her father, Mr J. B Hunt for a couple of weeks, Mrs Thes. Standsby has moved from Mrs Tanner‘s house on main st. on to Centrest. into Mr Wm. Haas‘ house. Mr Percy Ross is visiting relatives and friends in Toronto and Detroit this weex. The new time started Monday and some confusion is being caused by the two times, the new and the old . Mr L. B. Nicholson closed his grist mill on Tuesday for a time until he can get more reasonable rates from the Hydro to continue, Pte Robt. Keith Chained â€" Mrs G. P. Leith of Durham #pent Monday and Tuesday in the village and was present to welccome home Spr Harold Baird. Monday night Spr, Harold Baird returned from overseas and was heart ily welcomed by his many friends at the station _ Mr Baird enlisted about a year ago and has been in France and Belgium and saw many interestâ€" ing things. HOLSTEIN LEADER Mesers Peter Cornish and Alex Alâ€" lan have bad the telephone installed lately. Mr Percy Ross visited his former school at Allan‘s one day recentlv and was heartily welcomed by his former pupils although he missed some who had graduvated since he had left them to fight for his country. Mr Orton Hoy visited his sister Mrs McLean at Hespeler last week. Pte Norman Dickson of Orchard and Pte. Wilton of Varney arrived home Saturday night from overseas We extend a hearty welcome to these young soldiers. Misses Lillian Fawcett and Ida Patâ€" ton and two gentlemen friends of Mt. Forest visited on Sunday with the Misses Drumm. Mrs Wm Rife and two children spent over the week end at her home in Wiarton. LOCAL AND PERSONAL 8 _â€"_ at 3 soeach ...... ...... $245 00| ; Also Donation from Women‘s Institute to Queen Mary Fund 70 boxes to boys overseas . â€" To Red Cross headquarters : 274 pair Secks, valued at ....$366 50 292 suits Pyjamas, valued at 447 oo Dromore, March 31, 1919. May July Sept _ C. Ramage, acet ... Oct. R Forbes, yarn ... Aug. 15 Taylor & Co, acct. Juve 16 P E Nichol...... Aug Jane 25 Lecture P B Nichol. June 4 Council Grant ..... July 30 Women‘s Institute .. July 9 Council grant ...... Sept 18 Council gramnt ..... Nov. 8 Women‘s Institute.. Nov. 19 Council grant ...... (16th con).... Fettes,Christena Ferguson, Jas.. Geddes, Jas .... Garson, John ... Hay Andy .... Hay. Wm ..... Henry, Wm.... forward .... . $251 Atchison, Thosg. 4 Atchison, Harold 1 Allen, James M. 4 Allen, Murray, . 1 Adams, Frank.. 10 Adams, Victor.. 5 Atchison, W.S. 3 Posisy, L. C..." I Bunston, Jas... 5 Brown, Jobhn ... 5 Brown, Thos E. 25 Boakes, Jas.... 2 Brown, Thos. D, 5 Clark Archie.. 1 Clark, Mrs Aon. 2 Clark, Findlay.. 3 Cameron, C.... i Cameron, D.... 1 Drimmie, J. D..~ 5 Drimmie, Jno.St 1 Drimmie, Geo.. â€" 1 Eccles, John... 2 Eccles, Dave... :o Ellis, Mrs Joe .. Eccles, Dan ... 4 Eccles, Joe..... 5 Eccles, Major... 5 . Findlay, J. M... 25 Ferguson, W, J. Balance brought Financial Statement of Dromore Patriotic Society from Ist, 1918 to end of March, 1919. heroes, and also to co':lsl;éer'{l;e-il-x;s-: tion of presenting some token of appreciation to our returned soldiers. A Public Meeting of the Ratepayers of the Township of Egremont will be bheld in the Agricultural Hall, Holâ€" stein, on Friday, April 4th, 1919, at 2 p. m. for the purpose of taking into consideration the erection of a Vemotial in memory of our fallen heroes. and also to consider tha mmac.| In conclusion on behalf of your neighâ€" bors we ask you to accept this chain, locâ€" ket and fountain pen, not for their inâ€" trinsic value but as a token of our apâ€" preciation for the great service you have rendered in the great yet victorious strugâ€" gle through which you have passed. Signed in behalf of your neighbors, Mona Rice Harvey Groat Murray Schram Wesley Hunt Now that kind Providence has in his wisdom and goodness spared you to reâ€" turn home, may He that answered prayer, shine upon you through life and la)to last"may you hear the great "Well ne. _Following is the address ; To mm Hero and Honored Dear Friend,â€" f We, your friends and neighbors of this vicinity are here assembled on this joyâ€" ous occasion to welcome you and rejoice with your parents, brother and sisters on the happy reunion. Your heroic work for our Allied forces has been indescribâ€" able and beyond comprehension and we“ rejoice now that suspense which .caused‘ so much anxiety is over. You did your| part freely and. what you have done will never be fully appreciated. To us you‘ have always been a young man of sterling qualities and noble characteristics This you have obtained to a marked decree in civilian life as well as a soldier of our King and Country. _ You have run hazâ€" ardous risks in the heinous warfare of the Huns battling for a good and noblecause, that we might enjoy that freedom, liberty and righteousness that has tended to‘ make our Empire the banner one of the ! great world _ We thank God for the resâ€" f toration of peace and pray that wars may | cease to be and that harmony may exist | over the world through the countless‘ ages of eternity. | for Pte Keith. â€" God Save the King was then sung, after which lunch was served, when all enjoyed a social chat. The youn?people then enjoyed themselyves tor a few hours dancing after which all went bhome pleased to have another of our brave young Canadians with us 10 J. M Findlay, acct. 74; ;8 Taylor & Co. acct... 166 88 Postage on boxes... 8 64 Memorial for Egremont Tp.? TE DURBAM REVIEW GEORGE LOTHIAN, Reeve , ihog. 4 0o Harold 1 oo mes M. 4 oo irray.. 1 o0 ‘rank.. 10 0o ictor.. 5 0o W.S. 3 oo iC ++... L100 Jas... 5 0o bn ... 5 oo hos E. 25 0o jas..."."* oo 108. D, 5 09 chie.. 1 oo s Ann. 2 0o idlay.. 3 oo C....‘ 1 00 n.... * 00 J. D..~ 5 oo Jno.St 1 oo Geo..â€" 1 oo hn... 2 oo ive... 10 0o Joe .. 30 in ... 4 00 . .++. _ § 00 jor... 5 oo _ M... 25 0o Ww, J. | ). .+. .. 600 | istena 20 00 Jas.. 5 oo 8.... 15 00 ’ in.. ;>~1 o0 | s o 3+ ght® +141 4 00 .+ 1 â€"00 DROMORE PATRIOTIC SOCIETY TORONTO The followigg Goods have been sent Notice. 34 | Henderson,A R 50 oo | Henderson, Ed. 2 oo | Henderson, Jas. 5â€"00 | Harrison, Ben.. 50 | Hunter, W. H., 25 oo | Hooper, Mat... 2 oo | Henry, Edgar.. 15 oo | Hooper, Isaac.. 8 oo | Hooper, Dave.. 5 oo f Hincks, John .. 5 oo | Hopkins, Frank 5 oo ? Hastie, Walter. 5 oo _ Johnston, J. G.. 5 oo _ Johnsto1, Thos. 1 0o _ Lane, Geo...... 1 50 Long, Dave.... 5 oo _ Leith, Wm..... 10 oo Lothian Bros... 20 o0 Love, Herb .... 2 00 Milne, Alex.... 2 oo Merchant, Jessie 1 oo Merchant, Alex. 5 oo Moore, Thos.... 1 0o Moore, Joe .... 50 Moore, Wm Jr., 1 oo Moore, Robt... 1 oo Mvers, Mrs Robt _ 25 McMurdo, J T.. 6 oo McMillan, Colin 5 McDonald, Alex i1 McDonald, John 50 â€" McDougall. John 1 oo McMurdo, Sam.. 1 oo McCannel, D .. 50 McQueer, N. A. 2 oo McCannel, Donald : McKenzie, John 5 oo McGuire, Nelson 5 oo McKenzie, Sandy 2 oo Certified correct. W. HASTIE, $813 50 EXPENDITURE 4 45 63 0o 177 62 $15 0o 35 00 34 85 45 oo 17 0o 5o on 25 00 RECEIPTS Ao _ CNM J re*srs ressrs s+«... _ 10 00 Sheets, 42........... .22... 73 50 364 Wo‘s & Children‘s garm‘ts 294 50 To Belgian Relief : &os!filno. @p1...... ...... Sept _ Tavior & Co acct. . Sept Postage on boxes .. Nov * ** > Nov. 28 Findlay‘s acct °.. .. 12 Taylor & Co, acct.. Balance on band ... . . __ Te c L O e C c o c c iee t on t o + y Feb Proc‘ds from Concert 105 Feb 28 Bachelors‘ Bali.. . . . â€" 30 Mch 22 Received for yarn, vg 1 Mar. 14 St Patrich‘s dance .. 20 Mar. 25 Proceeds concert ... > Jan.rg1g9 Patriotic Ball W. W. Ramage sang by request "Heroes and Gentlemen." f i The choir sang ‘Homeward Bound‘ |containing & welcome in its words. | gapper Murray Find‘ay, Sg‘t Re«d and ]Paes Chas Smail and Earnest Bosley were called to the front at this stage when an address was read by Mr. Gordcn Geddes appreciative of their work and patriotism and Mr Hunter read avother in presenting each one with a club bag. _ The boys all reâ€" phed in turn, thanking all for the royal treatment accorded them, the: Christmas boxes sent and the backing up they had received, thanked all for the kind words and the warm recep. tion accorded them, more than they felt they deserved. { _At this jancture W. W. Ramage sang the ~Death of Neleon." _ The | Chairman reviewed some of the bapâ€" | penings since the orgaorzation of the |Bociety four years ago as already mentioned at the beginning and also referred to the eafety and comforis erjoyed while ‘they‘ were enduring hardships and trials, _ They bad brought bonor to the neighborhood and had helped to spread Canada‘s fame all over the world, had earned for themselvea a name that will laet thru time, while those who have lcst ones near and dear to them have our deepest sympatby. ’ The meeting was opened after the second sctting of three large tables, by the singing of "O Canada ‘ by the choir and reading of proceedings of the Bociety by R. Renwick Jr, Secy., and by R. Taylor, treasurer, who gaye a detailed statement of the funds colâ€" lected and disborsed, which later will be published officially. Mr. Alex Henderson ‘referred to the hiberal grants of the Council, explained the boundaries of the various societies in the township, the council agreeing to help those who helped themselves. ___Oa Friday evening last the Patriotâ€" io Bociety of this stirring little village beld their annual gathering, this time a bavquet us on the first occasion in April 1916, Later years conforming with the desire of the Food Board, refreshments were eliminated. _ A rousing meeting was held on the 2ad of April, 1917, a; which Lieut, Col, Rorke, Lieut, Yule and Mr. J. Moâ€" Quaker were epeakers. _ On the 3rd of April 1918 itev Mr Nichol lectared and gave views on behalf of the Soâ€" ciety. Patriotic Banguet at Dromore GEO. LOTHIAN | Auditors { (16th con).... 10 oo Melson,Jno (18th) 1 oo Philp, Wm, .. .. 25 o0 _ Patterson, $ M. 25 oo " Plester, John .. 5 oo Plester, Mrs Jno 6 oo Plester, Wm... 1 oo Pollock, Geo... 3 oo Renwick, Robt Jr. 6 oo Renwick, Robt .. 15 oo R=id, Mrs P ..., > 1 Renton, Art.... 5 ‘ Reid, Wmm ....., 5 Reid, Thos..... 5 Rerd, Hugh.... 5 Reid, Chas .... 15 Renwick, Flor‘ce 10 | Renton, James. 5 Sieath, T. H... 120 Smail, Robt.... ; Smail, Mris R... i Smail, Chas.... 10 Scott, John. ..,., 10 Seifried, F .... 3 Snell, Jas.and S. 25 Smith, Rev B.M. 10 Taylor & Co .. .. 120 Wilson, R J.... 12 Wilson, N. G.. 5 n Wilson, W J... > \ Wilson, W. J. Sr 3 \ Vasey, John.... 5 4 Wilson, W. J. Jr 10 Wells, Arthur.. â€"r | Wells, Murray . ; ‘ Wells, Edward. 5 | Wells, Wm.... 5 Weir, Thos.... & || Nelson, John & N. UG.. § T 3: :) 2 IWOJ- Sr 3 John ... . 5 , W. J. Jt 10 Arthur.. or Murray . r Edward. 5 Wm.... 5 Thos.... 5 $4114 0n .. .. .. $19 0o 20 (1010) 1 oo ‘m, .... 25 oo 1. S M. 25 oo John .. 5 oo Mrs Jno 6 oo Wm... 1 oo Geo... 3 00 Robt Jr, 6 oo Robt.. 15 oo $‘577 84 â€" 259 18 «_ 8 56 â€"+â€" _ 8 52 $ 36 0o 10 oo $1577 84 14 0o 12 5q9 680 94 20 00 50 05 85 10 on April 'be!ore our Canadian evldiers who were often used as the spear bead to break through, _ ‘They bhad never los: a position when onee consolidated â€" the Han took 1 g beail when confront. ed by Canadian soldiers, _ We mus; and do appreciate their efforte and h old in deep eympathy the loss of the braye and tine. Mr Waiter Hastie commented upon the frot that the beet driiled roldiers in the world (l!m Germaos) went down | Rev B. M. Smith referred to the | gituation at first existing when hearte '}Weru filled with feare and dangers, |gloom and euspense, many youths | responded nobly the call to enlist, we |met and gave our warmest wishes, |during the sad trying time of conâ€" | seription. _ We were glad of change | of â€" cireumstances. Thank sgiving. | congratulation and welcome was his Jtheme, that the war is to an end and | the best news possible, except that of our Saviour coming to ile world : there were eritical moments we sbou‘d1 not forget, "Fighung with your back to the wall" but God gave us the vicâ€" | tory to His honor and glory be it said and referred to the angel of Mons. There was bermâ€"ny and unity of our Alliee, in sp.te of the desertion of Rassia. Our neighbors came in, the manliness and courage of our g>ldiers bave s:tood out above all others in setting up their chris iin standard and standing up for their r.1 gion aniiment I; was becoming to reâ€" member in a quiet way and to exprese our sorrow to those who haye lost loved ones. _ He Snighed by calling upon all to be loyal to their King and Country and God. Misa Bessie Drommie gave a reciâ€" tation ‘"*Who carried on the tbusinese." The devil as the instigator was the theme througbout. Mr. Robt. Renwick drew compariâ€" _ Geo. Lothian bed pleasant welcomse sons between this and former meet.| to those who went to defend the caus: ings where they met to induce men |and breught home victory, _ Hearts to enlist. ‘The English language had ; £9 Out in supreme eympathy for t os not words to express our feelings and / who have fallen, Interspr ei be satisfaection at the valor of our boyc!tveen speeches the choir sumg thr.. and the cootempt of our foes. _ The, o‘ber‘ selections and Mrs. Atchisny, call to the colors was responded to and Florence Renwick contribut, d t wobly by our soidiers, there was pride du t and chorus "Only m dream oi and admiration felt, our hearte went | the old home," with them and our prayers never oau-l The hall was tastily decorated tor ed in their bebalf. _ Our money was the occasion by flags and buntin & epent aâ€"plenty for the comfort of the large motto, * ~Welcome Home® b:r', boys and our women workea so nobly. | conspicuous sbove the platform w,,f Our brave soldiers faced the foe no‘ly, l ked in evergreens by tasty and dili bore the testing time and never an gent bands. % uct to their diseredit has been reeor-i mtb s z+. ded and bad made themselyes more than worthy of the honor bestowed. ’ e â€" SQRT”_EGREMONT Housecleaning is at hand. If you find you would like something new, just come and select it and we will deâ€" liver it at your door. C 30 3C 3¢ BC _ Jt BC & PC BC BC BC C DC BC P romptly and eonrt;ouly pacsAcd i2 . McMILLAN, Dromore, Onz Wndortah‘n] ® m;s3 _ TAYLOR & CO. i Store closes 6 o‘clock excepting Wed. and Sat nights 2 Cleaning Articles Wallpapers The cold weather possibly has prevented you from starting to houseclean. _ But nevertheless you have been thinking of what you will have to do. Now we are well prepared with all the necessaries as follows ; Paints TAYLOR& CO. Dromore urniture Highest Price for Choice Butter and Eggs as Brushes, Brooms, O‘Cedar mops, soaps, Ammonia, Liquid Veneer, O‘Cedar oil, Sapalio, Dutch Cleanser, Bonnie Bright, Bon ami, Lux, Pearline, Lye, Borax, Polishes. Some of these will meet your needs. A large assortment to choose from in the newest deâ€" signs and colorings. s We expect our Spring assortment any day, the old reliable Sherwin Williams, a paint for every purpose. Inside wall and woodwork paint, floor paint, varnish stain, floor lac, marâ€"not, Kopal, Furniture varnish, buggy paint, enamel, aluminum, water colors. Housecleaning Pratt‘s Food at $1.25 a pail We regairCollars & Harness We have a large assortment of Hor. e Collars for spring work. ‘2& Up MHorse Coltars Ms Thos, E Brown ard {amily have moved totheir n»w b me in Durbam. Mr Peter Daly ard tamily and mother baviog movyed into that vaated by Mr Brown, Sgt (see. Reid purposes returniog ‘0 the west in a lew dars | He was made the recipient of an address and club bag tr m the Parmiotic Soc. at Dromore on Friday evening. _ Bpr. Marray Findlay was at the same time presâ€"nted with the same We were pleased tosee and hear him in his «ld place in the ch ir again at ter his trs ing experiences in Frapce, He is looking we}} HMe leaves his Mond»v for bis new b me in Torento eentanaas day, _ 4,/, O+ Vapn le‘t on Monday last 24th inst. for Kitebener lor ths benefit of bis bhealth which bas bren tailing tor some time and not helped any by his many rips to Niagara Camp last year. ~ His mother accomâ€" pimei him, retarni & on Wedres Auvo | _ _The sales of Thrs. E Brown on th. 20th ins:. realized good figares und «; Auctioneer Brignam, cows going over the $100 mark and a 80W | at $104 and of A. B. MceD mald‘s on the 25th with Auctioneer McPha;] cqualâ€" ly as well. $136 was the top fgurs ‘here for a cow. _ The borse * Barrie | boy" was bongbt ty Chas, Watson for $205 ai d later rePold to Mess : |\Joe Dikon and Philip Harrison at a substantial ad yvance. A telegram received trom Jo"\ â€" 1 MceDonaid from Nortbe PA Engl>nd \stated that he was sAiling for homs» on March 27 h cn the "Northland .‘ ‘ Mr Wm. Hanter was at Stra ftord last week attending & traction n o ~â€" class, almost unneccessary we wou) c hmm:. in m his knowledge of mic hinery, such as bis @m0%0, gas line engines â€" wilking machine, binde; and mower, not to mention wapr; o ; and whrel barrow, he certail ly ein‘t be c:lied ar progressive. Mr Altert Hann leit on Monday last 24th inst. for Kiteberer tor t»s benefit of bis bhealth which bas bren tailing tor some time. and not helped any by his maby ~rips to Niapara +\ dn Mss The hall the occasion large motto, conspicuouns ked in ever gent bands. and Florence Renwick du t and chorus "0,) noli¢e, and oil them if you wish. We bave all was tastily decorated tor sion by flags and bunting, a tto, * Welcome Home~ being ous above the platform, wor evergreens by tasty and dili. BC . L Brown ard tamily ed totheir n>w ob me in ir Peter Daly ard tamily * baviog moved into that Mr Brown, l‘idd purposes returniog 3.P0 PC N > y 8, 1919 The procecics we off all the hock besides the sma the concert . Fadden : the High Irwin, an Stedman numi» Miss J D. Mc John Kelly 1 () Oats at Rot Hanover : TY VOL. case W e CR #&T‘D 1®7 Pay T op Seeq AaV d H. C chool A dm% which 10 t0o A If Hy nb Mr