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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1956-09-13, Page 4Epps Chairs District Meeting Of Ontario Horticultural 411. ' LTD. PAQ row MINTON NEWS-REQ:44) TRunDio, $nTzswra ar5h. 1954 Our iG-rage .111iddletbu) -The annual 'meeting of District No..8,..of the -Ontario 'Horticultural 4o.clety was held Friday evening, September .7, at SouthaMPtOri Pub- lic School, With *Mt $0(' persons present froze. the .counties of Drnee, Grey and. Ninon.. Prizewinning poster And bird 'shelter frorn this event .are display in the office of the ago- oulttiral vepreseritative, Q, W. Montgoinery, Clifford. H. Epps, Clinton, pist-, 'Viet Director, chairman for the' ev- ening,` welcomed all present and Urged the mernber.A to interest children in horticultural projects, .He intredticed the special Speakers -for the evening, James Taylor, of the OAC, Guelph; Kenneth, Gard, iner, president of the Ontario Horticultural Society. Mr, Taylor a delightful Scotell- Man presented slides of beautiful flowers with a commentary there, on. His slides. of various lilies were potewprthy, 10 Taylor is experienced in. breeding new var., ieties of plants. "We 'give the Dutchmen credit for produeing the best tulips and to Canadians credit for developing commercial gladioli to the point where they can be out in the bud stage, travel for perfectly," he Said, The Rev, D..4. Lane, Clinton president, moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Taylor for his informative address. Clifford 'Epps was chosen tin-. tlirriOuSly to continue- as director of District No, 8, for the coming year. In fact, the work of this office has progressed to the point. where Mr. Epps asked for an as- sistant, - Mr. Buckle, ,Walkerton,' was appointed. A draw was COrKlUcted ori, various plants, bulbs, etc., donated by the various societies, Prize winning bird-houses and .posters' from the 'children's divis- ion were shown with .Pri.z,es going to Goderich And Chesley respect,' ively. , . Kenneth Gardiner, „MIA presidz eat was introduced. "There are 202 societies and 36,825 members of the Ontario' -Torticulttlre Society in Ontario as of 1955. This membership • is -a great potential, for public bene-. fit," stated Mr..G-arcliner. He announced this year's con, vention 'will 'be' held in the Royal Connaught Hotel, Hamilton, on March 7-8, 1957, He mentioned the great increase in- interest in the Junior work of the Society and urged each parent organization to set aside some funds for Junior work. "The aim of the essay dompeti- tion of the Wildflowers is to foster appreciation of , the .same." He stated 'that' one ,,. trilliurn that he transplanted into'his: own garden, produced 35 blooms this year. "The ,Itorticulturistet can help teach people ,the better values in life:" He cited touching stories to prove this paint, In conclusion Mr.. Gardiner congratulated the;, various societies present on their efforts and noted increased, mem- bership -in the district, - The speaker . -thanked by Mr. Epps who asked the .Various soc, ieties ..present for a report of their year's a4tivities. These' were giv- en. by the secretaries' of Chesley, Lion's Riley, Pert Elgin, Southampton, 'Para; Walkerton, IVIarkdale, Owen Sound, Auburn, Bnissels, Clinton, Goderich and. 'Teeswater societies. MT. Taylor answered many questions on horticultural prob- ler9s presented by various mem- bers,. The meeting adjourned with singing "God Save the Queen" and lunch- was served in the Anglican Parish Hall; by, the Southampton ladies. Memberi from Clintbri who at- tended this ecruCation4 meeting included, the Rev. D. J. Lahe, Mrs. Lane, Mrs. Lillian McKinnon, Mrs. C. an Demme, Mrs. BUrton 'qrs. Farquahar, Mrs. Holmes, "Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Dpps, Mrs. C. S. In- der, Mrs, T. A. Thoinpson and Mrs. Stewart Middleton. BACKACHE ay beWarninq Backache is often caused by lazy kidney action. When kidneys get out of order,- excess acids and wastes remain in the ..system. Then backache, disturbed rest or that tired-out and heavy-headedy feeling may soon follow. That's tlie time to take Dodil's Kidney Pills. Dodd's stimulate the kidneys to normal action, Then feel better—sleep better work better. Get Dodd's Kidney. Pills now. Couple Will Uve At Oakville MR. AND MRS. RICIIARID ANDIMWS were married, in the rectory' of St. Joseph's Ronian Catholic Church, Clinton, on Satur- day afternoon, August 25, by, the Rev. J. W. P. Graham, The bride is Joan Patricia, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Beninger, •Blyth, and her husband is the youngest soh of "Mr, and Mrs. Frank Andrews, Clinton. The young couple is living at Oakville, where Mr. Andrews is a member of the teaching staff, ,and -Mrs. Andrews is employed in the Royal Rank or Canada. Young Man with a*F019n One of these days, Fred's going to take over the fame. Meanwhile, he's planning, studying and working hard . learning • „ • right on the )ob. • Already he's learned a lot about modern fami management, ana how a Chartered bank can play its part in making farm - ,living more comfortable, more profitable. He has found, fOr example, how useful the bank can be as a place to build up savings, to obtain credit, to seek financial advice and market information.He knows that the bank manager's door is open to everyone. - When you see a gOod-looking, well-run ,„ farni,.chances are the farmer uses 'die services the chartered banks have built up for all CanaclianS. N ows of Honsali, Mrs. Harry Fabdr who has been ill at her home is improving. Mrs, Mary Yaeger had the mis- fortune to slip on the steps of her home, fracturing her arm, and :confined: 4o South Huron Hospital, xeter. Mrs. C, D. Daniel left Tuesday of this week by train for Saskatch- ewan where she will visit with her- son-in-law and daughter, Mr, and Mrs. George Spiers, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Nedden, Ray, Pat and Earl, St. qatherines, Mr. and Mrs, W. E. Hedden, Woodstock, were weekend visitors Vic Oirmi Zurich, Phone 168 with Mrs. Catherine treddeti and Herb, Rev, • I), Daniel will attend the 4, General Connell of the United Church of Canada In Windsor for' ten days commencing September t, Rev. Daniel is a egnntlissione of the Connell, and Mrs, Irving. Reid and family, Mrs. Robert Reid, Miss Jean, Ilarltness, Kincardine, and Miss Marilyn Helm, Tiverton, were weekend guests with Mr, and Mrs, Clarence Reid and family, Mr, and Mrs. Harold 15e11. and little daughter Helen, London called on Mrs. William J. Dignan this week. Mrs, Dignan who pele- brated her 84th birthday reeently and lives alone was pleased to see them. IN/ A CLINTON. RAY HOGGARTH CARL CANTELON Service Station, Corner Mary andKing Streets 'Phone Your Neighbourhood, CITIES SERVICE Dealer Any Time! it's the one service-"that's' appreciated .by all . . _We're only as far- away, as your telephone so W.hen You want service. . .good service just telephcine! We specialize, in free neighbourhood pick-up and delivery. Ras 1tieS.a Service CITIES SERVICE PRODUCTS "THE PLACE WIREATe OyuoRi AVO HAVE TO ni,QW Phone HU., 2-9032 • ONTARIO Mrs.• Edgar Thompson, Detroit, spent last week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Roberton. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pennebaker have returned from a pleasant holiday in Northern Ontario ,and Quebec' province. 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