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To advertise .superior Washâ€" ington Bulbs, we \are giving away severali thousand (¢ladiolus Premu!lâ€" inus Hybrids, a new\ type of Gladiolus "There is also an epidemic of reâ€" moving telephones around Varney this week. _A number of people on line 157, south of Varney, are hayâ€" ing their phones disconnected this week. _ Everything else is down in priceâ€"why not the telephone rates ? There isn‘t a farmer at the present time of depréssion that can truthfulâ€" ly say he can afford to pay the tele phone rates. Mr and Mrs Jos Lennox have been in bed with the flu this week. Mr and Mrs C. McAlister enter-[ tained a number of their friends on ! Wednesday evening last. l Not so many out to church Sunday | as so many are sick with grippe. Our pastor took his messago from the New Testament story of the rich young ruler who came to Jesus askâ€"' ing that he might inherit eternal life. He had lived a good lifeand had kept the commandments and Jesus loved | him, but told him he lacked in one thing and in order to gain â€" eternal life he must sacrifice his wealth. The ‘ young man went away sorrowful, the saciillce was too great. He was alâ€" most a Christian, yes, almost, but lost. The Master requires of us toâ€" day a willingness to leave all to folâ€" low Him, else He says we cannot be His disciples. It cost Him the agony of the cross of Calvary to gain salvaâ€" tion ior us ard we may be sure it will cost us something to follow Him. But it is well worth while. It is now the 21ist of March and we are having plenty of winter yet. The scmow storm Saturday filled in the roads fast in places. The governâ€" ment snow plow went through about the middle of the day Saturday and by night the roads were again driftâ€" ed. Two American cars were stuck in the snow drifts two miles south of Varney over night. There is a real epidemic of flu in the commurity. _ Both Blyth‘s and Knox schools are closed as nearly evâ€" cry home has some one sick, in the neighborhood. Mrs Albm'.t Marshall spent last week with her daughter, Mrs Reuben Noble, Bentinck. We extend our sympathy to those who mourn the passing of Mr Hoeflin of Mt Forest, who died on Saturday, anl Mr Thos Keith of Egremont, whose funeral was on Saturday. Mr anrd Mrs Mathew Barber have both been sick in bed and under the Dr‘s care last week, with influenza, but are now somewhat improved and on the mend. Their grand daughter, Miss Esther Gadd, Holstein, has been waitirg on them. Mrs Elsmere Rawn was also lending a helping hand. Our W.M.S. which was to have been held at Mrs John Marshall‘s on Good Friday, has been postponed to a later date, due to so much sickness in the neighborhood. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs Don. Mclivride of Blyth‘s Corners, in the death of her father, who died in Mount Forest on Saturday . Mr James Watson returned to his home here Monday after three months spent with his sons in Detroit and Toronto. Mrs Elmer Fee spent a few days with her mother, Mrs Robt Barbour, Egremont, who has been laid up as a result of a fall. KNOX CORNERS FREE GMkADIOLUS VARNEY o S RETT bootudiihommaie MLLG Statesman, ‘has been taking eggs in paythent ofâ€"newspaper subscriptions. The laying pullets of the present age never know!to what. purnose ~#heir 2 LOCAL ABD PERSONALS t ca0 sen cen ousr u8 cac cce of teams. Some farmers are getting a chance to make a little money with the‘r teamsâ€"it‘s an ill wind that blows nobody good. We hope the winter will soon be over and with it the sickness and trouble. The W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church will take charge of the serâ€" vice Sunday evening. Special music by the choir and a special thankofferâ€" ing will be taken up. _ There is nothing much to write aâ€" bout this week but storms and sickâ€" nes, cars and trucks being stuck in snow drifts and being helped out by George Bilton, an aged resident 6th con Egremont, has passed away. His wife predeceased him a number of years ago. His daughter kept house for him. _ He leaves five daughters, also five brothers, Wm and John of Mount Forest; David of Conn; Michâ€" ael with his sister, Mrs MciIntyre, near Conn, and Albert in Northern Ontario. Sympathy is "extended to the relaâ€" tives and Sriends of the Dingwall and Keith families whose husband and father were buried the same day. Both were well and favorably known in the community and will be much missed. g Mr Alex McMillan, Dundalk, visitâ€" ed his parents here last week. The United Church will have a special service Sunday evening,â€" an Easter cantaté will be given by the choir. They will have the assistance of some Mt Forest friends. The Young Ladies Auxiliary of the Pres. Church will meet at the home of Alma Leith Saturday afternoon. Don‘t forget ‘East Lynne Friday evenirg of this week. Everyone who who possibly can should see ‘East Lynne‘ at least once. You have been asking for m play with something to take homeâ€"then see ‘East Lynne.‘ It kas been claimed by those who know tha t more people have paid admission to East Lynne than any one play other than ‘Uncle Tom‘s Cabin.‘ This play is being put on by the Dramatic Club, in aid of the Athletic Fiéld and is worthy of your support. Egremont Man Dead Miss Elsie Andrews, of Hornings Mills is visiting Mr and Mrs G. Burâ€" rows and is helping in the telephone office during Mrs Burrows absence. We welcome Mr and Mrs David Bruce and Mr Wm Bruce to their home in the village. Mrs Morgan and son of Oshawa, and Mr and Mrs Morâ€" rison (nee .Gladys Aberdein) and children are visiting Mr and Mrs. Bruce ard assisting them to get setâ€" tied . Th Lynch Bros. have finished their The exâ€"service men intend having a Vimy dinner in the Hall Thursday evening, April 7. Friends are exâ€" pectoc¢ from Arthur, Drayton, Palmâ€" erston, Brussels, Harriston, Mt Forâ€" est and Durham. Rev Mr McAvoy of Chesley, will be the guest speaker. Those who heard him in Mount Forâ€" est last yearâ€"and the Armistice dinâ€" ner in Palmerston will be glad to hear him again. The Women‘s Inâ€" st‘tute of Holstein will cater for the dinner and promise to serve a good oldâ€"time fowl dinner. Returned men warting tickets can get them from Clarence Fenton. The Bocsters‘ Club intend having a dance in the Hall on Friday evening, April 1. In a‘id of village improveâ€" ments. Mr Robt Aitken Jr. has moved to his new home, the Bruce farm which he has bought. We wish him success in his undertaking. A lot of pecple do not give animals credit for much knowledge. Geo Seaâ€" man bought a horse at Mr Bruce‘s sale Tuesday and left it tied to a post at a neighbor‘s home Saturday. The horse took French leave and went heme ard was found in the shed at 2 a.m. with the cutter right side up. ice barvest, having shipped over 50 cars to outside points. Mrs Hamilton has returned to her home in Fergus afterâ€" visiting two weeks with her sisters, the Misses Morrison. A lot of old friends were sorry to hear of the death of Mr J. Hoeflin, of Mount Forest. Mrs Hoeflin died in September last. They lived for many years on the highway . where John Johns now lives, until they moved to Mt Forest about ten years ago. While at Orchard they attended the Pres. Church at Holstein. Miss Lillie Calder is visiting her friend Mrs Allan Aitken. THE DURHAM REVIEWV HOLSTEIN LEADER CARD OF, THANKS l Deceased was orn in Proton Tp sixty seven years ago, where hegrew to manhood. In 1890 he married Eâ€" liza Nelson of the same township, | taking up his residence at lot 10 ‘con 12, Proton, where he resided until 1912, when he moved to Holstein. fore the dent of Holstein, passed away sudâ€" denly Wednesday afternoon, March 46, from a heart attack, after several months‘ illiness. He was a man devoted to his home and family, a quiet industrious farâ€" mer and a true friend, honest and upâ€" right at all times. Surviving brothers and sisters of deccased are: Chas, Vancouver: Petâ€" er of Minneapolis: Herb, Jennie and Fanny, in Alberta: James, Drayton : Gecrge, Robert and Dan of ‘Michi gan. Four sisters are deceased. . He is survived by his wife, two scns, Earl, on the home farm: Frank, teacher at U.S.8. No 2, Egremont, also two daughters, Mrs Geo. Burâ€" rows ard Miss Pearl at home. Two brothers and one sister survive: Andâ€" rew of Artemesia Tp: William, Hope ville and Mrs John Campbell, Owen Sound. He is predeceased by two brothers, Robt. and James and three s‘sters, Mrs Richard Heard, Mrs Wm Glenister and a small sister who died in Milverton before the family moved to Proton. The funeral was held Saturday, Mar 19, from his late residence and was conducted by Rev Mercer of Holâ€" stein United Church. The remains were placed in a mortuary vault in Mt. Forest cemetery. The pall bearers were Robert Sim, Geo Seaman, John Main, Jas Shand. Beautiful floral tokens, symbols of syaipathy and love, reposed on the casket and were contributed by the family, pillow from W L Raake, Torâ€" cntc: sprays from staff of the Prov‘l Dept. cf Health, Toronto : Mr and Mrs J W Manary, Torouto: Mr and Mrs Raake and family, Torontos The Kil Kare Club, Toronto. The funeral took place Saturday, from Holstein Presbyterian Church, where he had been a regular and faithful attendant in health. Interâ€" ment was made in Reid‘s cemetery. The roads were in a badly drifted conâ€" dition and many friends from a disâ€" tance were prevented form attending. Deceased had a high regard for his neighbors and six of them acted as his pall bearers, viz: Messrs Thos. Reiu, Dave Eccles, Alex Merchant, David Bruce, Thos Eilis, Conrad Schenk. The service was conducted by his pastor, Rev A. J. McMulien. Mrs McMullen sang a beautiful solo, entitled "There‘s a beautful land on high." Ti.cse who attended from a disâ€" tance were Daniel Keith, Scottville, Mich.: Mrs J. V. Long, Mrs Russell Lorg, Toronto: Mr=and Mrs James Ke.th, Drayten: Mrs Howard Burt, Fergus: Mr W. L. Raake, Toronto. Early Thursday morning last, the vital spark fled from the body of Thos Keith, 12th con, Egremont, but the passing was so quiet and peaceful, that it resembled more of a peaceful sicep. The late Thomas Keith was in his 77th year and more than anyâ€" thing else, death may be attributed to a general breakâ€"up of the system. For some time back he has led the A. Shand, S. Bryce. After their marriage this couple lived for many years on con. 16, on the farm now occupied by Val. Alles, later on the John Allan farm cn the 20th con and the last 15 or 16 years on the 12th con. A son of a father bearing the same Christian name, the "Keith" name has become a household word, in Egremort Township. _ One of a large family, be worked hard hoeing, plowing, harvesting year in and out, cn the farm on the 16th con.â€"some years the to‘l repaying his labors, cther years not so good. He had one cf the finest dispositions possible, paâ€" tient and kindly and rarely, if ever, was a cross or unkind word spoken in the home. Abcut 45 years ago he was wedded to Aun Henry, daughter of the late Robert and Mrs Henry of con 19. The union proved a happy one and toâ€"day she mourrs a loving husband and kind father. Two sons and two daughâ€" ters were born to them: Rob, on the Amos farm adjoining Amos Church, Dromore: Winlow, on the home farm on con 12; Mary, Mrs Bronchard, of Drayton: Miss Annie of Toronto. For some time back he has led the invalld‘s life and the strings and cords of the human harp, the bodyâ€" had become worn and nonâ€"resisting. THE ROLL CALL ‘THOMAS DINGWALL as Dingwall, an esteemed resiâ€" one of the early pioneers beâ€" advent of the reaper machine J. W. HOEFLIN THOMAS KEITH deceased considered it only an Ordâ€" T a . m ado o ‘ 4 UIURUUYY | The funeral was to have been held | to Maplewood cemetery, but owing to ; the impassable condition of roads, the |\remains were placed in a vault until | weather conditions will allow of burâ€" acres a day. On July 4th last, deceased in comâ€" pany with his aged partner in life, (since deceased) celebrated their Dia se h x _â€"â€" Aaaacinn mond â€" Wedd ing when to the aged genUuenimit . MEMTCL O great blank and though he was lovâ€" ingly and ter:derly cared for by his uL uki 5 a 4224 has £ARCCR MITC AEMCIRIL NoP partner in life in September last, life C i acriniutnal ~% daughter Miss Clara, the biank C mained heavy upon him. Starting at the age of 21, with a strong body and determination . to succeed and do for himself, through honest toil and perseverance he manâ€" honest toil and perseverance he manâ€" fully conquered and twelve years ago or thereabout, disposed of his farm and bought & comfortable home in Mt. Forest, where he has enjoyed the fruits of his hard labor in comâ€" parative ease since. A large family of sons and daughâ€" ters blessed the union, viz: Marcus, somewhere in the West: Albert (deâ€" ceased): Perry and Walter in Bufâ€" falo: Emma (Mrs D. Mclivride), Norâ€" manby: Clara, in the home : Mary, E. (Mrs Campbell: Janet (Mrs J. 3. Vincent): Misses Ida and Lizzie in The government of this province has been carrying on this work now for several years but this year a special effort is being made to interâ€" est property owners in this work and as a further encouragement there will be no charge for trees for reâ€" forestation work. In former years the arrangements were that a landowner coulu procure 3,500 trees free for reâ€" foresting and 500 for windbreaks. This year he may procure 500 for windbreaks and any number for reâ€" forestation purpses. Here is a splenâ€" did opportunity for landowners in your district to commence work of this kind. «For literature and further informaâ€" tion, kindly address the Ontario Forâ€" estry Branch, Parliament Buildings, Toronto. A copy of booklet "Forest Trees for Distribution" may be seen by anyone interested at Review Ofâ€" _-I'bev. Mr Lawson, his pastor â€" of Westminster United Church, conductâ€" ed the funeral service at his home. Another of our faithful pioneers, John Russell, jn his 78th year, crosâ€" sed very unexpectedly the bar, Tuesâ€" cay, March 15. He passed peacefully away after a few hours of ~extreme weakness from heart trouble. For a few years he suffered from the affiicâ€" tion of blindness: during this time le was always cheerful and enjoyed a conversation with old friends who cften came in. His memory was very clear, especially on the incidents of cther days. With the help of the raâ€" dio he kept in touch with current eâ€" vents. Mr Russell was born in Forfarshire, Sectland and came to Canada with his parents when a babe 3 mos. old. They settled first at Galt and a few years later were among the et_rliest, settlers on the 10th con, Proton, near where Esplin church now stands and where deceased took his full share cf the hardship of these early times. A man of sterling character, upright in his dealings, a pillar in Esplin church he has proved, and won the respect and confidence of a wide cirâ€" cle of friends who regret his passing. About 45 years ago he was married to Margaret Gillies and the union was a happy one. Six children were born to them: Robert, Conn: Archie, Alex, John G., Proton: Mary, Mrs J. G. Spence, Girven, Sask.: Flora, at home. An only brother Robert Rusâ€" sc‘l, now survives of this pioneer famâ€" ily. There are three little grandchildâ€" ren. May I draw the attention of yourâ€" self and the readers of your paper to the distribution of trees which is set forth in the enclosed circular. TREES FREE FOR Dear Editor The funeral was held at the home, Thursday, Rev J B Snider speaking words of comfort to the bereaved, from Proverbs 18 : 10, "The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the rightcous runneth into it and is safe, Sik Gillies nephews acted as pall bearers. _ Beautiful flowers were on the casket. Interment was made at Esplin cemetery and the chapter of this life was closed to await the resâ€" urrection morn in Christ. JOHN RUSSELL DONATIONS REâ€"FORESTATION to cradle his five â€"mination to 191. self, through P<¢C ance he manâ€" T Ive years ago ©*!* of his farm the ie home in fUD! nas enjoyed the ior in comâ€" Of Ariich chln® Mr and Mrs John Lane, Swinton M'.nmnwutu the following homes : Will Reld, Alex. Merchant and Fleming Relid. x:w--anh-mmwe.d uP ow Lla eugls Ta e Nicholson last week. Mrs Alex Drimmie is seriously l at time of writing. Her family have alt been at her bdeside during the last few days. We sympathize with them in their anxfety and hope for a speeâ€" dy recovery. Mr and Mrs Andrew Wagner, Proâ€" ton, were guests of Mr and Mrs A. Eccles last week. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs Keith and family, in the death of husband and father. The funeral on Saturday was held from the Presbyterian church of Holstein, of which he was a faithful attendant when in health _ Those attending homudmmwemlrmnl(elm. Michigan: Miss Annie Keith, Mrs J. Mr and Mrs A. Haas visited ine first of the week with Mrs Pollock and her son Robert. Mrs P. is one of the few pioneers still in Egremont, having come to the home where she now rosides seventy years ago.. She is hale and bearty and attending to her household duties in a remarkable way for cne who will soon celebrate her 89th birthday. ‘ne poor devil, perhaps, at least, comes to half believe his critics He has an impossible job. Thank good â€" ness, he expects no. thanks, but just does h‘s job. On the other hand the reporter _ has his compensations. Wherever he goes he is non persona Frata for two woaknesses in human rature. One is "Put this in the pap €7, will you?"., _ And the other "Now can you keep this out?" And the lat ter reason generally wins in the course of a week‘s labor by an over whelming majority ." In the matter Mrs J. Long and Mrs R. Long, Torâ€" onto, were week end guests with Mr The flu is a prevalent visitor the neighborhood but at present Sympathy from the community is extended to Frank Dingwall who closâ€" The Pcor Reporter The Smiths Falls â€" RecordNews sums up the troubles of a newspaper reporter in the following apt phraseâ€" clogy: "Count that day lost when a reporter somewhere isn‘t being ac few weeks with her aunt, Mrs Chas . McGillivray, Durham. Rev. E. Hayes will preach his fareâ€" well sermon in 8t Paul‘s Church on Easter Sunday. Mr John Allan spent last week a the home of his grandparents, Mr and Mrs Matthew Barber, where all were indisposed with the flu epidemic. Mrs Arch Baird and Mrs Mark Mcâ€" Clyment, Durham, spent a day recâ€" ently with Mrs Jas Eden. Ivan Johnston who was badly scaldâ€" ed with boiling water and under the Dr‘s care, is able to be out again. Mr Dave Gordon visited Sunda: with Mr and Mrs Wm Gordon. Mr and Mrs Wm Porter visited th first of week with Kerr family. A special meeting of Tartan Beef ring, will be held on Monday, March 28, at 8 p.m., in the Orange Hall A full attendance requested. funeral, Mr Thes fine cow las. Miss Katie Davis is spending a WOTICE TO CREDITtORs ALLAN‘S CORNERS BEEF RING MEETING MARCH 24, 1982 visited Mr and Mrs Jas. Kerr unfortunately lost a of the Estate of James of the Township of ! the County of Grey, President Six Cheice 1 Chautau TOL., 1. Trinity Ch sale of Bak tor visftors $63 was take Population Swells d Canadian Grey staged their Monday night in guests all had the music of the estra of Owen past n hel pital Baturday was operated Â¥r Makn‘s store 2rd, at 3 o‘cleck lowed t day. We« P M Death near of Mrs The Orato r Migh Sch Mre David Ee naner I No at bu wife da To COl of in the readv on hn K. Ha t in Duwrhi nth and af 4 continu Durbam, schedule ing Durh ion â€"of 4 hay U ine 11 broug Bur da ind Aider in nf to and up But We hout up« an U df b