100 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 14, 1906

 The annual meeting of the Dufferin Farmers' Institute was held in the town hall, Shelburne, on Wednesday afternoon of last week. Addresses were given in the afternoon by Messrs. A. Forster, of Markham and D. James of Langstaff, two practical farmers, who discussed the production of seeds of different kinds and the noxious weed question. Following the election of officers, which saw John Prior, of Jessopville, become president and George Best, of Whitfield, vice-president, officials of the Institute reported a very successful year. The meeting was told membership was increased by the addition of 133 names. Twenty meetings had been held in the county during the year, at which upwards of 60 addresses had been given. Four meetings had been held in Shelburne, the balance being distributed throughout the county. Henry White, Reeve of Shelburne, presided at the evening session at which addresses were given by the afternoon speakers and Rev. W. J. Ecclestone, Major Douglas and T. E. Langford. There was a very good attendance at both meetings.

 The Shelburne office of the Bank of Toronto is one of the best fitted up of any bank in a country town in Ontario. The workmen have just finished up the job in a very complete manner. The entire front of the bank was changed, a new metallic ceiling put in and all the office fixtures are new. The whole premises have been nicely painted, the outside door vestibule and circular counter are of oak and the metal work is in bronze. The manager's room is at the back and it is also nicely fitted up. The expense incurred has been considerable, but there is something to show for the outlay.We congratulate the manager, J. F. Miller, on the handsome appearance of the office and wish him and the institution success in their handsome premises.

 No. 7 Company, 36th Regt., of Shelburne, left for camp at Niagara by special train on Tuesday with Capt. Geo. F. Gabriel in command. The other officers are: Lieut. C. B. Costin; Colour Sgt., George Tapping; Sgts., David Spence, John Spence and R. J. Small; Corporals, W. Spence, J. Phillips, E. Lillie and E. T. Lindsay and a full company.The 36th Regt. Band accompanied the volunteers, under the leadership of T. F. E. Claridge, who takes with him a full complement of musicians. This company and band should compare favourably with any other company in camp this season. In fact, we think the present band is the most capable that

Shelburne has ever turned out. The camp opened Tuesday morning and upwards of 5,000 men are under canvas on the historic commons at Niagara-on-the-Lake.

 Considering the threatening weather, the garden party held at Mr. Hepton's, Whittington, Thursday evening last, under the auspices of the Methodist Sunday School, was remarkably well attended. Laurel football boys did up the Black's Corners team before dark. After tea had been served a program was given with Mayor McKeown, of Orangeville, as chairman, consisting of vocal numbers by Rev. J. W. Wilkinson, of Laurel, J. N. Tribble, of Shelburne and pupils of the school; recitation by Miss Lala Kilbourn, of Shelburne; speeches by Rev. Mr. Smith, of Alton; A. D. McKitrick, Orangeville; Rev. Mr. Wilson, Laurel; and Dr. Lewis, MPP, as well as a liberal supply of music by the 36th Regt. Band.

75 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 18, 1931

 At the regular meeting of Shelburne School Board, held Monday evening, the trustees approved a motion that principal J. R. Dinwoody's salary should be increased to $1,300 per annum, commencing Sept. 1. In another motion it was decided in consideration of the fact that Mr. Grant Bell is teaching physical training and has special qualification in his First Class Certificate, he be given an increase of $50 per annum, commencing Sept. 1.

 The annual meeting of the Wellington, Dufferin and Perth Press Association was held in the Public Library, Grand Valley, Friday last. The following officers were elected: President, A. D. McKitrick, Orangeville; vice-president, W. D. Sampson, Elora; Secretary/treasurer, A.W. Wright, Mount Forest.

50 YEARS AGO Wednesday, June 13, 1956

 While walking home from S.S. No. 16, East Garafraxa, Ina Mae Hillis' attention was drawn to a scratching sound in the bush. Looking up, she was surprised to see a brown bear climbing a tree not 30 yards away, on the south side of the road.

25 YEARS AGO Wednesday, June 17, 1981

 After 5 1/2 months on the market, the Pioneer Village Townhouse development in Shelburne has only 13 units left of the 31 which went on sale.

 Start-up operations at the James Fibre Glass factory in Primrose has been delayed by a six-week strike at the Spanish firm making necessary equipment for the new plant.