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lieLfceitytheoftollrasIvepmWESTERN MANITOBA’S SUCCESSFUL FARMERSD1 oa n!acryled1*€j j iIilesishLl(JS17.hetlmSOUR list of successful farmers would fall short of comp! *?c-ness did it not contain amongst its numbers the name of Mr. Donald McEwen, of North Brandon, better known to his intimate friends—who are numerous—as “The I^aird o' Tufli-cbewan.’’A native of bonnie Argyleshire, Scotland, famous for tlie rugged gra.i-duer of its scenery, and said by some to have within its boundaries the Garden ol 111*a, Mr. McEwen, in 1864, bid a long farewell to his native land, which is adnfittedly one of the most picturesque and romantic sjiots ia Auld Scotland, returning laSt year to revisit the scenes of his childhood. The salt tear will sometimes dim his e’e” as he expatiates on the scenes of his early boyhood days.We must not dwell with the past, however; so with that hoie which springs eternal in the human heart, and perhaps strongest of ali in the Scottish heart. Mr. McEwen, “the laird,’’ landed in Toronto and immediately became connected with the house of John McDonald Co., which company ho continued to represent until a brighter opportunity presented itself in the opening of an appointment with W. .1. MeMaster Co.. of Montreal. It is needless to say *hat Mr. McEwen made his influ/uce fob whilst the representative of the above j firms. The spirit of enterprise was strong in the heart of the sturdy Highlander, and after making him elf almost indispensable to the latter firm a tempting offer presented itself ir thep osition of manager for D. Mrn-rice ons Co., in their textile, curtain and wollen manufactory, which position he maintained for a number of years.In the year 1884 Mr. McEwen with his wife and family of four children came to Manitoba, and took possrs- j sion of their present beautiful home, “Tuilichewan,” five miles north of tin city, enduring with true Highland fortitude the dark and troublesome days which are fortunately now a Circumstance to look back upon with a degree of grim satisfaction, in having borne the brunt nf x harp fouarht fight with'afllHllllinitlllDIIIIIIIUIHnilllMHIIIMUIIHHIIIIHIinUMIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIHI §nature's elements.* It is to such tie n j acumen is also shown when we noto as Mr. McEwAa that Canada owes her f the fact that he is president of the grand position in the world's history. Alexander Milling Co tn this city, the Tuilichewan is one of the brightest ! business being carried on very # ic-spots in the Brandon districts. Situ | cessfully under his presidency, lie, had the distinction of being selected ————— —-- - ias the first president of the Bran hmj branch of the Grain Growers’ Aavocfft* j lion, a position i which he also made his presence felt. Recognised by his | associates as being “once a friend always a friend,” he naturally enjoys a wide social acquaintance. His uas elation with the local St. Andrew's So ciety, in which he occupies the honored position of bard gives him nr annual opportunity to indulge in p • trical praise of the “Land o' his birth” and “The land we live in.’’Mr. McEwen could tell of hardships overcome on the farm which wouM make even strong hearts quail. For instance, away back in ‘91, he might, if so disposed, tell you of how the far-raurs iu his district, by a system of smudges, tried to save the crops from freezing, but without success, he having to set flic to a hundred acres of wheat which was frozen so badly tnat it would not pay for the cutting. Hap* pily those are days gone by, and the smudge Is relegated to the realms of departed experiments now unnecessary.The abundant evidence of prosperity utt* utr «lt;-- j jjj aruj around the home of Tulliche-sired. Lotd and Lady Aberdeen spent j wail ajj pear testimony to the factDONALD McEWENa ted, as before stated, about fiver miles north of the city, it is one of the mostan enjoyable afternoon visiting at i Tuilichewan during their farewell tour through Canada, and expressed themselves unstintedly in praise of the hospitality extended to and enjoyed by them at the home of the “laird and leddy o’ Tuilichewan.’’The farm consists of 640 acres, practically ail under cultivation, with splendid buildings equipped with the best facilities for successful farming. A large, comfortable house, homelike in every respect and surrounded by groves of trees, lawns and flower gardens. places Tuilichewan above theo varo cro MonHnhfi fn t*m hnmoMr. McEwens energy and business methods adopted with respect to his farm has placed him in the front rank of successful farmers. His businessthat the man who brings brains and brawn into properly balanced operation can become the independent monarch of all he surveys is this fair or-vince of ours.This article would not be complete without some slight reference to M s. McEwen’s individuality on the farm. Her presence is felt in every department; as a matter of fact, she, with her two sons and daughters manag'd the farm in its early stages, and to her great energy assisted by a willing and energetic family is due in no small measure the great degree of happyjii'Oaperit now apparent in isplendid home. Canada generally and Manitoba particularly wants more oi such successful farmers, their wiv?s, and children.
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Brandon Weekly Sun
Brandon, Manitoba, CA
Wed, Jan 10, 1906
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Kenneth J.
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