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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-04-16, Page 641M* Apyi'l 16th, 1942 WU A THE EXETER. TIME&APVOCATE Page 6 Notes from —— A Woman's Workshop Church Meetings V > GRANDMA’S garden All through Grandma’s garden stood old-fashioned flowering shrubs, HQXiifa ip. pipers for wore thuu u fifty told me, for the garden was older than the house we were living in. The plants were mostly perennials and were thought of as permanent members of the family- There were sweet-rocket, purple and white, London pride, very stiff and very scarlet, clove pinks that smelled like the East India Spice ‘Company, and moss-pinks that crept great distances through the ■grass when no one was looking. From the abundant brown pollen of the tigei' lilies we used to make up our faces as Indians. There was love-m- tlie-mist, bleeding heart and heart’s ease (ease from angina or love, I wondered, and used to eat tlw blossoms to see; but as I had neither af­ fliction I felt unsure of my conclusions.) On the far stone wall, May- apples prodded their folded umbrellas through the spring mould, and under the two big maples, the gray-blue stars of perriwinkle twinkled through tangles of foliage. Of course Grandma grew a great many herbs, naturally specializing in those used for the alleviation of discomforts, such as catnip and tansy, rather than in the baser culinary sorts like sage and dill for tempting the appetites of men already too much addicted to “cooked meals.” A fragrant patch of southern-wood furnished many a ruffle around little bouquets; another name for it was “lad’s love”. But catch Grandma telling us that one.—Bertha Damon in “Grandma Called it Carnal”, THE NEST POTATOES IN IVAR A straw, a thread of moss, a wisp of hay, A withered leaf a twig of last year’s date— These are his prizes, these his pre­ cious freight, things, outworn, and lost, and cast away; challenging the universal Nay, finds in each a brick predes­ tinate, And from his innocent plunder qf the state He makes a home, out of the world’s decay. All Yet He Germany has 8>QOO,Q'OO acres de­ voted to potatoes with extra acre­ age in occupied countries. It is the opinion of Norman Parks, an Ontario potato expert, that with­ out a plentiful supply of potatoes the Germans could have held out only two years in the last war. They rely on this crop for food and fuel and obtain yields up' to 250 bushels per acre.—Montreal Family Herald. Main St. W.M.S. The April meeting of the W.M.S, was held at the home of Mrs. Geo. Howard with the president, Mrs. Penrose opening the meeting with hymn 388. After readiug a poem, “I Know Not Why His Hand is Laid," prayer was offered by the president. Miss Alice Hackney, secretary for the meeting, in the absence of Mrs. Johnston, read the minutes of the last meeting and called the roll. The Huron Rres- byterial convention will he held at Wesley Willis United church, Clinton, on May 5 th. The sixth chapter of the study book, “The Tide Comes In,” was taken by Miss Alice Hackney. The worship ser­ vice was opened with hymn 104 and JOS, Mrs. A. Campbell leading and a group of Mrs. Green, T" Penrose, Mrs. Mawhinney, j Cole and Mrs. Campbell singing verses and all joining in chorus, Mrs. Campbell lead in sponsive readings, responded by Mrs. Green, Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Mawhinney followed by hymn 35 8. The paragraph, “Enlisting Youth for Christ Today” was taken by Mrs. Cole. The meeting was clos­ ed by hymn 249 and prayer by Mrs. Follick, BRIDE and GROOM HONORED AT GRAND BEND A very interesting evening was HARPLEY Mr* hhd Mrs, Newton Hayter and family have returned to their Ijome. Mrs. Littermau has returned to spent last Friday at the home of Hickey’s after visiting friends in and around Thedford. Pte, Harold Maier, of adian Fusiliers, Listowel, his sister, Mildred, on evening and returned to with him. Miss Marlene Hotson, Bend Is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carruthers. Mr. Isaac Bestard, who has spent the winter at Grand Bend, has re­ turned to his homie here. Mrs. Ken Lovie, of Grand Bend, palled on ‘Mrs. Newton Hayter on Sunday on her way home from iting the Cun­ called o» Saturday} Dashwood of Grand vis- * * if" COMPARATIVE FOOD PRICES friends in Hamilton. Mrs. Mrs, * the the i re- t o CORBETT and Mrs, Frank Steeper and Mr, and Mrs. Sol Pollock, who acted as hosts tor a shower in honor of the recent bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Desjardine (nee Idena Hord). Some ninety guests enjoyed an evening of fun and laughter from contests, games and music. Later in the evening the bride and groom were asked to take two chairs in the dining-room and the little Misses Audrey Bestard and Donna Desjardines, nieces of the groom, carried the large basket, overflowing with gifts Wishes for their future Pearl Lafond then read of introduction: Pear Idena and Elmer We, your neighbors have gathered gratulate you riage. We felt we casion pass without extending to you, Idena, a sincere welcome, and to you both we hope you may have many years of health, happiness and prosperity in all you do. We ask you to kindly accept these gifts, not only for their value, but may they bring back fond memories of your many friends for years to come, and a token of regard and best wishes. Signed on behalf of bors and friends, Lafond, Mrs, Sol Pollock, Mrs. Melvin Desjardine, Mrs. Isaac Bestard. a and best happiness, few words and friends here tonight to con- on your recent mar­ could not let the oc- of Exeter. M. Dixon, who has been ill home of her daughter, Mrs, Woodburn, is much improv- And I, too, pick and choose with curious eye, ' From out the -multiplicity of things, To build a niche against Immensity, A shelter from the beating of Time’s Wings; A thing of naught to others, but for me A base, a refuge, a security. —T.H. ♦ ♦ * “WASTE NOT . .u can lose Controllei* “Individual selfishness ns this war.” Price Donald. Gordon has voiced a solemn warning to those whose selfishness is holding back the effort for total war. He says he can see no marked .difference in our standard, up to date, and speaks scornfully of those who go on “buying sprees”, indulged in because there is a little more money about. If hoarding becomes general, rationing must inevitably follow the shortage of commodities that hoarding brings. We are up against crafty and clevei* foes who have (used their years of peace to prepare for war. Since we women control the family budget, let us get whole-heartedly behind our govern­ ment in an all-out effort to conserve our supplies. * * * If tempted! to complain of the soaring prices, think of what food cost in the last war. Sugar went as high as $20 a cwt. In 1924 but­ ter reached, the peak price -of 50c a lb. A package Of cake flour now bought for 25c cost 50c, Turkey re­ tailed as high as 60c per lb; fresh eggs in the winter went from 5'0 c to $1.00 .per dozen. Apples are cost­ lier just now, but better graded. Dur­ ing the last war a percentage of substitute, rye, oat or barley meal, had to be taken with every pur­ chase of white flour, while today we are to be furnished with reinforced floui’ at no extra cost. We will have to do without the luxurious spices, nuts ’and oils that came to us from the Indies, but these things that are far from vital in diet. James St. Afternoon Auxiliary The April meeting of the James St. Afternoon Auxiliary was held in the church parlors. . The meeting opened with a hymn and prayer in unison. Mrs. Page, the president, took charge of the business. Good used clothing are to be brought in to the next meeting for the junior bale. Mrs. Cook’s group will be in charge of the May meeting. Mrs. McGregor then took the devotional period with Mrs. Christie, Mrs. F. Coates and Mrs, T, Harvey assist­ ing. Miss Pearl Wood favored the group with a solo and Miss Helen Snell an accordion solo. Mrs. brought a wonderful Easter sage taking as her subject Church and Therefore Let us the Feast” The meeting closed •with a hymn and benediction. A social half-hour was spent with Mrs. McGregor's group serving lunch. Hunt mes- “The Keep. Mr Mr. Harry Steeper, of Orillia, visit­ ed Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McGregor ’’ Mrs. at the Milton ed. Mr. and Mrs. John Steeper, Sr., of Ingersoll, and Mr. Harry Mawson, of Parkhill, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Steeper. Mr. Earl Hodgins is employed at Mr. Clarence Shaddick’s. Mr. Cecil Pickering, ‘ of London, spent the week-end0 at the home of his mother, Mrs. Thomas Corsant, prior to working at Mr. Arthur Ba­ ker’s for the sumlmer months. Mr. and 'Mrs. Frank Steeper and Mr, Harry Steepei* were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Steeper on Tuesday evening. Mr. Thomas Corsant is spending some time with his father, Mr. Cor­ sant, of London township. Master Ross Corsant had the mis­ fortune to have the first finger on his left hand badly hurt in a fan­ ning mill on Tuesday last while assisting Mr. Arthur Baker to clean seed grain. Miss Shirley Eagleson spent a few days with Miss Dorothy Hodgins re­ cently. our sincere your neigh- Miss Pearl -> * # KETTLE AND PAN McOLINCHEY—-McCLINCHEY BLOOD BANKS of 'modern body is in- a supreme The plasma There are now being opened up, all over Canada, centres where blood is being collected from voluntary donors, and after due processing, is being stored up against the day when great quantities of it will be needed to save the lives of our wounded. Blood transfusion has been quite Commonly used for some time, but has mostly been effected by actually transferring blood from the body of one person directly to that of another. Cn- battlefields and in crowded hospitals direct transfusion would Often be impos­ sible, so the use of dried blood for the same purpose marks a major ad­ vance in the discoveries medical science. When any part of the jured, nature piuts forth effort to effect healing, of the blood is poured out upon the injured place )(often Occasioning a swelling) and the amount of blood actually in circulation through the uninjured parts of the system may be suddenly and sharply reduced. This throws a strain Upon the heart which- it -may not be able to sup­ port, and thus a man may die of “loss of blood” without any sign of actinal bleeding. It has been known for some time that salt sol­ ution injected into the bloodstream will effect temporary relief, but in many cases actual 'blood must be supplied to offset this form of “shock”. If this blood is immed­ iately available and easily adminis­ tered, it can be readily seen that many deaths may be averted, Next week we hope to be able to tell a little about the Which blood is prepared in. the “blood banks”, process -by for storage are our # Sft * # * * *■ * Hi ♦ # # ijt * St • * 4, fji a of ♦ * « - kitchen kinks Here is the equipment for tidy sewing basket: A bunch small bottles, preferably those small round, ones, in which to keep hooks and eyes, snaps, needles, pins, buttons and oth­ er small findings. It’s easy to see what you have and the sewing basket always is tidy. * * * i * * # * v > ■# * * * « ******>t! ■>K ** Simple Bread-Making About this time of year, when grow a little tired of winter food, the family begins to crave some good home-made bread. The old slow-rising method frightens a good many cooks, but in reality, bread and it niany variations of rolls and buns, is a very simple and safe process. A good basic recipe, plen­ ty of yeast and a little experiment­ ing, will soon take care of any dif­ ficulties. It is important to remem­ ber to have the flour slightly warm, to keep the dough itself free from draughts and in a warm' (place, and to use hard-wheat or general-pur­ pose flour. I find that it is a good plan to turn on the electric oven for just long enough to slightly warm it, and put the bread there to rise, not quite closing the door. However, a little care will keep it warm in almost any kitchen. Bread may be given an extra kneading to secure finer texture and it may be mixed in a thin sponge and stiffen­ ed after the sponge has risen, as convenience may dictate. The following recipes are basic and may be varied by the addition of other flours, such as rye or whole wheat, or raisins, nuts (the latter two usually call ’ little extra sweetening.): Wlrite Bread cakes compressed yeast tablespoons white sugar or tablespoons white sugar cups lukewarm liquid (milk or part 'milk and part water) tablespoons melted shortening : cups all-purpose flour tablespoons salt Dissolve yeast and sugar or corn syrup in the may be part or instead of potato water, beat in one-half the flour cup cup. Beat until smooth, in remainder of the flour salt. This dough should enough to handle without Turn on floured board and knead very lightly until smooth and elas­ tic (this kneading requires a light hand). Place the batter in an oiled bowl, cover and let rise in warm place until light (about hours) bles, each with rise ;hOUr) grees F. for 15 minutes; reduce to foroderate t(375 deg. F.) and finish baking 35 to 45 minutes. Makes 3 large loaves, It lbs. each. Size of pan, approximately 9x5x2 in, we >, etc. for a 2 3 3 4 2 12 11 lukewarm liquid. This ■milk and part water, the water use drained Add Shortening then and be stiff sticking. Knead to release gas bub- mould into loaves and place loaf In oiled pan; brush over melted butter. Cover’ and let until double in bulk (about 1 Bake in hot oven 425 de- People who are off colour say they’re liverish or their liver is bad I Do you know how serious this Is -t- that it may lead to permanent ill health — your wholesystem poisonedand broken down? ® Your liver is the largest organ in your foody god most important tp your health. It supplies energy to muscles, tissues and glands, If unhealthy, your body lacks this energy and becomes enfeebled—-youthful vim disappears. Again ypur liver pours out bile to digest food, get rid of waste and allow proper nourishment to teach youf blood, when your liver gets out of order proper digestion and nourishment stpp--you’re poisoned with the waste that decomposes m your intestines. Nervous trouble^ and rheumatic pains arise from this poison. You become constipated, stomach and kidneys can’t work propeclv. The whole system is affected and you feel'"rotten,” head­ achy, foackachy, dizzy, tired put—a ready prey for sickness and disease. Thousands of people are never sick,.and have won prompt relief from these miseries with "Improved Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets.” The liver is toned up, the other organs function normally and lasting, good health results. Today “Improved Fruit-a-tives” atp Canada’s" largest selling liver tablets. They must be good! Try them yourself NOW. Let “Fruit-a-tives” put you back on the road to lasting health­ feel like a new person. 25c, 50c. “Constantly In Pain, Now A New Woman” For a long time I felt very miser-able with liver trouble and constipation which brouftht on such bad head­ aches thatI could hardly do my housework. I started Fruit-a- tives and felt bet­ ter at once. After using only one box the awful headaches were gone, constipation left me and j felt Hke a new woman. Miss J. Duplante, Cornwall, Ont, ‘Suffered For Years, Now Feel « Grand** I was always irrit­ ably, tired, head* achy, I could not eat or sleep well, and had very severe constipa­ tion. After trying many medicines I found “Fruit-a- tlves”. My head­ aches and consti­ pation have disappeared and I am never tired or irritable now. Mrs, J. H, Laliberte, Montreal, P.Q. ZURICH CHURCH TO BE CENTRE OF CONFERENCE The official opening of the annual conference of the Evangelical Church which will meet at Zurich, is set for Wednesday, April 29. The majority of the ministers will arrive in Zur­ ich for the meeting of the many con­ ference organizations. The Evan­ gelical Church, Zurich, is in the pro­ cess of preparation foi* the reception of the visiting ministers and lay dele­ gates. The Evangelical Church con­ ference is divided into foul* dis­ tricts, Hamilton-Ottawa district, Han­ over district, Stratford district and Waterloo district. The Evangelical Church in the Canada Conference has a membership of 9,077 in 71 or­ ganized congregations. Zion Church, Kitchener, which recently suffered a $50,000 loss by fire, is the largest, with a member­ ship of 1,220. A little mission church in the Parry Sound area is the smallest, with eight members. The billeting of the visiting min­ isters and laymen has been assigned to the following committee:, Mrs. Harry Hess, Mrs. C. L. Smith, Mrs. Ward Fritz,. Alfred Melick, Leroy O’Brien, E. Wuerth and J. E. Gascho. Transportation committee is G. Koeh­ ler, Milton Oesch, W. Merner and Ward Fritz. Auntiet “Do you ever play with bad little boys, Willie?’’ Willie: “Yes Auntie,” Auntie: “Why don’t x A quiet wedding was solemnized at Trivitt Memorial Rectory, Exeter, when Rev. M. A. Hunt officiated for the marriage of Sarah Lucinda Mc­ Clinchey, of Hensail, and Arthur McClinchey, of Stanley. They were unattended, bride chose triple blue sheer, and Mrs. Stanley. For the wedding the Mr. inMcClinchey will reside DEVISES DEHYDRATING TOMATOES MEANS OF TORONTO—H. J. Moore, horti­ culturist of nearby Islington, has devised a means of dehydrating to­ matoes for shipment to Britain and reducing them to powdei’ form with­ out impairing the quality and with­ out loss of vitamin content, it was reported here. A ton of fresh to­ matoes, when dehydrated and pow­ dered will weigh approximately 125 pounds, said Mr. Moore. A ton of to:m!atoes will produce 2,000 quarts of soup. The much preoccupied professor walked into the barber shop and sat in a chair next to a woman who was having her hair bobbed. “Haircut, please,” ordered the professor. v “Certainly”. said the barber. “But if you really want a haircut would y-ou mind taking hat first?” The customer hurriedly you play with good little boys?” | his hat. “I’mi sorry,” he Willie: “Their mothers won’t let ed as he looked around; I know there was lady present!”. off your removed apologiz- “I didn’t .GRANTON EASE DISMISSED nOn motion by defence counsel, A. B. Siskind, a $500 suit brought by Edwin Simpson, blacksmith, against neighbors, Mr. and puffield, as a result shoulder he said he scuffle on the doorstep of his home last October 4, was dismissed by Judge Joseph Wearing in county court, London, before any evidence was offered. Simpson told the court that Duf­ field came into his house and ac­ cused him of (putting stones and an old spring on the Duffield ver­ anda. About the same time he tes­ tified that Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Duffield began to argue about the same matter. He claimed that he asked Mr. Duffield to leave fout to take him by the shoulder push him out the door. He. that Duffield then pulled at his and wrenched his shoulder. Under cross-examination by a his Mrs. of a received in a Granton next-door William wrenched PRESENTATION & ADDRESS to Stephen Twp. Couple A very pleasant time was spent last Friday evening at the horde of Mr. W. J, Mathers’ of Stephen, when about 75 friends and neigh­ bors gathered and presented Mr. and Mrs. Alfred, Mathers with an occasional chair, an end table and a pillow. During the evening Law­ rence Voisin and Harvey Lovie pre­ sented the young couple with the gifts while Alden Walker read the following address: Dear Alfred and Alice: We have learned that you two people have had a knot tied that cannot be loosed, and we thought it only right to gather together to wish - you both happiness and joy. We welcome you Alice, to our midst, and hope'you will find us congenial to live among. We, too, would like to offer a little advice on bow to cook a hus­ band. A good many husbands are entirely spoiled by mismanage­ ment in cooking and so are not ten­ der and good. Some women keep them1 constantly in a stew, others freeze them, others in. hot water, HEAMAN-—McLEOD A quiet wedding was solemnized at - the United church parsonage, Ailsa Craig, when Doris Anne, elder daughter of ’Mr. and, Mrs. Fred J, McLeod, of Ailsa Craig, became the bride of Frederick Lyle Heaman, son of Mrs. Lillian Heaman and the late William Heaman, of McGil­ livray Township, Rev. James L. Blair performed the ceremony. The bride was lovely in a street-length gown of powder blue French crepe and a felt hat of the same shade. She wore a corsage of pink) carnations. Her only ornament was a birthstone necklace the gift of the groom. Miss Leone McLeod as her sister’s brides­ maid chose a gown of pink wool and a powder blue felt hat. The best man was Donald McLeod, brother of the bridal where ed by West, short trip. wore a coat of beige boucle with powder blue accessories. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Heaman will re­ side in McGillivray Township. t bride. After the ceremony the party motored to London, a wedding breakfast was serv- the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Charles Later the couple left on a For travelling the bride had and said | others roast them, others keep them arm) in a pickle. It cannot be supposed that any husband will foe good and . 4-- -------------- ----- ----------------------------------- -j Mr. tender, managed in this way. ButSiskind the plaintiff, refused to ad- [ they are truly delicious when pro- mit that he had kicked Duffield i perly treated. It is far better to but that he only “shoved at him I have none, than not Ito learn to with my foot.” icook him properly. Do not keep Mrs. Simpso^ said that “as Mr. | him in a kettle by force, as he will Duffield was pulling Ed. down the (stay there himself if proper care ctanc n. s taiten> ke splutters or fizzes, } do not be anxious, some husbands do this. Add a little sugar in the form of kisses, with no vinegar or pepper on any account. A little spice improves them. Do not try him’ with anything sharp to see if he is becoming tender. Stir gently the while, lest he stay too long in the kettle and become flat and tasteless. If thus treated you will find him very digestible,1 agreeing nicely with you and will keep, a long time. Now we ask you to accept these gifts, not for their value, but as a token of the high esteem in which you that rest may fulness. Signed on behalf of bors and friends. 'Mr. and Mrs. Mathers suitably, the rest dancing, 3 WILL CURB USE steps to wipe the sidewalk with him he kicked at him but he didn’t hit him.” > After Mr. Siskind had -moved dis­ missal, sei for the plaintiff, argued ’ that the plaintiff did not have to -prove criminal intent in a civil action and held that there was sufficient evi­ dence to warrant the defence pro­ ducing testimony. J. I. Hodgins, K.C., coun Staff a Women’s Institute “It is the responsibility of Can­ adians to surround immigrants with influences that will induce them to become worthy citizens in the land of their adoption,” declared Rev. E. A. Aidworth in his address to the Women’s Institute in Staff a Town Hall. There is no course of training provided for immigrants, the speak­ er pointed out, and old residents of Canada should accept as sponsibility the training recent conrfers.” Mrs. Leslie Harburn the program and Mrs. C. conducted the period events. their re- of these I convened)' Bowman 1 current j corn ||jg are held among us. We trust God’s richest blessings may upon you and that you both be spared to long lives of use- your neigh- replied very served and of the time was spent which all enjoyed. Lunch was OF CREAM CANS Penalties are now provided under the War Measures Act foi* practices which have been common in the Ontario creamery industry for many years, in respect to cream cans. •It is now an offense under the act for a patron to retain on‘ his farm any creamery-owned cream cans not regularly in iuse for ship­ ping milk or cream; for any person to put anything except milk or cream in such Cans; or to ship cream to a creamery in a can belonging to another creamery. The reason for this sharp revi­ sion Of common practices is that supplies of tin are growing short and cans must be conserved to the limit. It is indicated the new re­ gulations will be strongly enforced, and even old, rusty cans will be re­ deemed, repaired and re-tinned, to extend their life to the limit. Offense under the regulation in­ clude a fine up to $50 for the first offense, and up to $100 for subse­ quent offenses with provision for imprisonment of not less than a month. Tin must foe saved foi* war pur­ poses, and it is stated that this emer­ gency regulation will foe enforced to the limit COUNTY MUST in HURON OUT ROAD WORK $80,000 GODERICH—rThe Department Highways lor Ontario has made drastic reduction from $180,000 $10'0,000 as the amount on which it will pay in road subsidy to the County of Huron in 1942. County Clerk N. W. Miller has just receiv­ ed word to this effect. The letter states that subsidy will be paid only on maintenance work. Although there has as yet been no official reaction to curtailment in the county’s Canadian R.A.F. Squadron The Canadian Squadron of the British Royal Air Force, Coastal Command, has just completed the first two months of operation­ al flights. Using Hudson aircraft carrying a crew of four the pilots have flown thousands of miles attacking enemy shipping and tak­ ing part in the rescue work. The squadron has developed its own tech­ nique of attack which is proving successful, A recent record of one week was ID certain hits in three days. The ground crew and the Canadian pilots work well together, A Hud­ son. bomber before taking off at dusk, with the crew studying their course, this drastic ----------- -------------„ -----cur­ rent road program, i’t is admitted­ ly very disappointing. The road commission does not meet until Fri­ day of this week, when it is expect­ ed some action will be taken to en­ ter a protest. Reductions in some townships are even more drastic than in the case of the county. Goderich Town­ ship has been reduced from $6,000 to $3,000; Stanley from $8,000 to $3,400; Tuckersmith from $9,000 to $3,500, and Hay Township from $8,000 to $3,2'00. So inVuch damage was done to county and township' roads in the heavy rainstorm of Monday, Mar, 16a that it is feared the money available will not be sufficient. Many culverts were washed out and in some municipalities it will [require $3,000 to repair this dam- 1 age alotfe, leaving virtually noth­ ing for ordinary maintenance. * Liver Complaint i Biliousness is just another name fdt a clogged or sluggish liver. It is a Very common, complaint, but . can. be quickly remedied by stimulating the flew of bile. This softens the accumulated mass, the poisons are carried Ont of the System, and the liver and bowels are relieved and toned up. Milbum’s Laxa-Liver Pills quicken and enliven the sluggish liver, open* lag up every channel, by causing a free flow of bile and thus cleansing tile liver of the dogging impurities. They arb small and easy to take, Do hot gripe, weaken or sicken. t The T Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Oni,