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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-04-04, Page 4THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATETHUIWIW, APRIL 4th, 1940 and BARGAIN DAY SURE IS r and six of our ^ood used cars g£ot into new homes gesterday. 1937, 1938 and 1939 Fords, Chevrolets, Plymouths Dodges are all R.&G. Cars. Renewed & Guaranteed means 100 per cent, satisfaction or all of your money back. SEE TODAY’S SPECIAL. IT IS ONLY ONE OF OUR EIGHTEEN R. & G. CARS 1939 Dodge DeLux Fordor Sedan With Heater; Very Low Mileage. A Car Like New in Every Way our price $850.00 If you want a Cheaper Car, See these 1928 Ford Coach .... $60 1929 Ford Coach .... $90 1928 Chevrolet Coupe. $40 1928 Chevrolet Coach. $50 1929 Essex Coupe $90 And 20 Others All Priced for Quick Sale. Give Absolutely Free 4 Lubrication Jobs if you will only let us Make You an Offer on Your Car We SANDY ELLIOT | FORD DEALER Phone 64, EXETER | niiininiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiinHiHinimimit BROWN—CUDMORE The United .Church, Holmesville, was the scene of a pretty Eastertide wedding at two o’clock on Wednes­ day afternoon, March the twenty­ seventh, when Thelma Evelyn Cud- more, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cudmore, Holmesville, was united in marriage to Sidney'!. Brown, Cred- iton, son of Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Brown, Brantford. The bridegroom’s father, pastor of Balfour street Unit­ ed Church, Brantford, officiated and was assisted by Rev. Harold Wilding of Holmesville United church. An attractive arrangement of Easter li­ lies and daffodils formed the church decorations. Mrs. Douglas Wood, sister of the bride, was organist, and Harry Cudmore and Douglas Ward were ushers. The bridal chorus from Lohengrin was played as the bride entered the church on the arm of her'father who gave hex* in mar­ riage. ’ (She looked lovely in a floor­ length dress of white satin cut on Princess lines and with sweatheart neckline. She wore a fingertip veil and carried Easter lilies. Miss Reta ■Cudmore, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, wearing a dress of blue silk net ovex’ taffeta and carrying a bouquet of daffodils. Arthur E. Brown B.A., Toronto, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. During the signing of the register the chur-ch choir contributed vocal sel­ ections with Miss A. Trewartha, as soloist, Later a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, where daffodils, lilies and tulips formed attractive decorations. The bride was assisted in receiving by her mother and the mother of the bridegroom. Mrs. Cudmore wearing a dress of royal blue sheer and Mrs. Brown grey silk crepe. They wore corsages of white carnations. For the wedding dinner the bride’s table, centred with the wedding cake, was done in yellow and white. The bride’s traveling costume was a dress of dove rose with matching acces­ sories and black fitted coat. Mr. and Mrs. Brown will reside at Crediton. Guaranteed Used Radios $5.00 to $20.00 W. J. Smith & Son Attention Chick Raisers! YOU’LL WANT YOUR CHICK STARTER SOON! BE SURE ITS FRESH Freshness is so essential for the best results for your chicks that you can’t take a chance on stale feeds. Our Starter is made only as we need it and we guarantee it absolutely fresh. 19% SHUR-GAIN CHICK STARTER $2.80 cwt. Mixed Chop $28.50 ton, Hominy $32 ton, Feed Flour $32 ton Grain Cleaned For Seed—per bus: Wheat 5c; Oats and Barley 3c WE HAVE SEED OATS AND SEED CORN FOR SALE WHEAT 80c Cash, 83c Trade; OATS 42c; BARLEY 60c Exeter Flour and Feed Mill G. A. CANN & SONS Phone 35 Are You Planning a NEW HOUSE OR ALTERATION JOB Ask us for Government Specifications and Plans — Free Estimates — and can arrange your improvement loan Huron Lumber Company Phone 48, Exeter BABY CHICKS Started chick bargains for immed­ iate delivery. Two week old Double AA Quality Nonsexed New Hamp- shires, Barred Rocks $13.40; 90 per cent pullets $19.90, cockerels, $8.- 9'5. White Leghorn pullets '$23.90. Add to above prices three week old three cents. Extra Profit Quality li cent. Special Mating, two cents. Hurry' they will soon go at these prices. Also day old chicks 18 var­ ieties also turkey poults. T wed die Chick Hatcheries Limited. Fergus, Ontario ±1111II1111 Hlllllillllill Hili i Illi IIHIIIHIIIIII— I EXETER I | LOCKER SERVICE | | Phone 70 | | Jumbo Ice Crem Bricks 1 Cp = ■x Assorted Flavors each * = | Grade “A” Chicken lb. = = Heads, Feet Off, Drawn E = Winnipeg White Fish 1 Cp E = Winter Catch, Drawn lb ltK# E -iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinri? DEATHS BALKWILL — In Exeter on Mon­ day, April 1st, 1940, William A. Balk will, in his ?4tb year. PARKINSON—In St. Marys, on Fri­ day, March 29. 1940, Alice Gun­ ning, relict of the late David Par­ kinson, in her 81st year. FOLLICK—In Exeter on Thursday March 28 th, Ephraim A. Follick,, in his 79 th year. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Jaques, of Usborne, wish to announce the en­ gagement of their only daughter Verna Elizabeth Cathrine, to Sam­ uel Bower, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bower, of Sheffield, Eng­ land. The marriage to take place the middle of April. W. H. GOLDING Again wishes to thank the sup­ porters in the Constituency of Huron-Perth for the very generous vote given under most trying, and difficult circumstances and assures them he will again serve in the hope of deserving continued co-operation. J. K. CORNISH, BRUCEFIELD VETERAN, NAMED BY TELEPHONE SYSTEM Mr. John K. Cornish, of Bruce- field received notice last week of his appointment as secretary-treasurer of the Tuckersmith Telephone Sys­ tem. Previous to three and a half years’ service in the Great War, Mr. •Cornish completed a business course at Canada Business College,. Chat­ ham, following which he was em­ ployed as a bookkeper at the Stude- bakei* Corporation of Canada office. •Shortly after his return from over­ seas he became interested in the Brucefield chopping mill and gar­ age, having charge of the books of the firm. Being a comparatively young man and most centrally lo­ cated in the system, his many friends believe him to be a compe­ tent man for the position and wish him every success in his new under­ taking. POSTPONED DANCE CENTRALIA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10th Music by Adam Brock Sponsored by Blair Bros. CREDITON EAST Mr. and Mrs. Jack Williams and sons, of Khiva, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Eli Sims. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Horney, of Kippen, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Motz. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Motz and Shirley and Bobby, of Exeter, spent Sunday with Mrs. Catherine Motz. Mr. and Mrs. Harold McDonald, of Exeter, spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam. Baynham. Mrs. Eli Lawson who has been confined to his bed is able to be up for a short time each day. Mrs. John Baird, of Grand Bend and Mrs. Mary Anne Wilier, Sarnia, have returned home after a. couple of weeks’ visit with Mr. and Mrs.. Sam Sims. Mr. and Mrs. Alec Hamilton and son, of Grand Bend, spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lewis. Mrs. Ed, Penhale entertained a number of ladies at her home on Thursday and quilted a Red Cross quilt. Miss Lois Hunter, of Exeter, visit­ ed for a couple of days with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Mur­ ray Neil last week. WHALEN Mr. and Mrs. H. White,'’of Kirk­ ton and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Dock­ ing, of Munroe, were Sunday visit­ ors with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Park­ inson, Miss Shirley Squire spent Wed­ nesday evening with Miss Gwen. McGowan, of Lucan. Mr. and Mrs. Th os. Gunning are spending a few weeks with the latter’s parents at Greenway. Mrs. E. Squire spent a few days during last week with Mrs. J. Mor­ ley of Woodham. Mrs. Geo. Millson was in St. Marys on Monday attending the funeral of her sister, the late Mrs. Alice Parkinson. Miss Dorothy Hazlewood, of Staf- fa, spent the Easter vacation with Mr. and Mrs. J. Hazlewood. Mrs. Geo. Parkinson had the mis­ fortune to fall in her home on Fri­ day, th'e result being a broken wrist. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. French re­ turned from their honeymoon on Saturday from Detroit accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Morley, who spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morley. Miss Elsie Robbins, of Granton, spent the week-end with Mrs. F. Gunning. Miss Lorraine Copeland, Kirkton, holidayed during last week with Audrey Arksey. ~ Mrs. Earl Johnson is attending Mr. and Mrs. J. Cann, of Thames Road, who are both quite ill. | family, of Denfield, were .Sunday •visitors with Mr. and Mrs. T. McVey. _____ ______ Mrs. Maurice Simpson and dau- Ignorance is the parent of hatelghter Joan spent Saturday in Lon- -and distrust.______________________don. KIRKTQN Miss Peggy Gallop, of London, and Mrs. Ross Marshall visited with their mother Mrs. Mary Gallop this past week. The Kirkton Women’s Institute held their March meeting at the home of Miss B. Poupe with twenty present. Miss Shirley Brock spent Easter week with her aunt, Mrs. G. Johns. Miss* Audrey Arlcsey, of Whalen spent the Easter holidays with her cousin Marion Copeland. Mr. and Mrs. M. Hammond and daughters were holidaying with Mr. J, Hammond, of Stratford, this past week. Mrs. Allan Duffield Jr. and little daughter, of Sault Ste. Marie, are holidaying with their grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Duffield. The Kirkton United Church Young People presented their play ’‘Eyes of Love” in Elimville Church, Fri­ day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings, of Thed­ ford, ’Visited with their daughter, Mrs. (Rev.) James. Mrs. Chester Hazlewood and son Edison, of Detroit, visited with Mr. Walter Hazelwood this past week. The Kirkton Red Cross have ship­ ped to Toronto the following 26 suits pyjamas, 99 pairs of socks, 6 sweat­ ers, 28 pair pillow slips, 1 dozen ice bag covers, 10 pair children’s bloom­ ers, 3 waists, 3 slips, 3 night gowns, 1 boy’s suit. Used Cream .Separators McCormick-Deering De Laval and Others $5.00 to $20.00 W. J. Smith & .Soil CORBETT Mr. Floyd .Shank’spent the week­ end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shank. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hodgins called on Mr. and Mj;s. Ohmer Burney re­ cently. Mr. Garfield Steeper has returned from Excelsior Springs, Missouri where he has been for the past month. , Mr. Milton spent several days in Toronto attending a school conven­ tion there. Mr. Ross Corsant spent Easter holidays with his cousin Earl Steep­ er. Mr. Wes. Mellin has been confin­ ed to bis bed with the flu. Mr. Jas. E. Hodgins has returned to his home on the Mo'llard Line af­ ter spending some time with his daughter, Mrs. Garfield Steeper. There will be a .quilting in Grace church held on Wednesday next un­ der auspices of the Ladies’ Guild, and a social evening at the home of Miss Maude Hodgins has been plan­ ned for Friday evening, April 6 th. Everyone is cordially invited. We are sorry to report the illness of Mrs. Thomas Ryan. We hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. Lyle Steeper spent Thursday with Mr. Ross and Carl Pollock. Mrs. Wm. Love and Mrs. Colin Love, of the 21st concession, of Stephen and Mrs. James Love, of 'White .Fox, Sask., visited' with Mrs. Garfield Steeper and Lyle and Mr. Jas. E. Hodgins on Thursday. Mr. J. W. Jones held a very suc­ cessful sale of live stock and imple­ ments Thursday last. Mr. and Mrs. .Jones are moving to Parkhill in the near future. It’s the first step - either direction - that counts. HARPLEY Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hardy, of Lucan, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love. Mr. G. McLeod, of’Cameron Siding, spent the week-end with his sister, Miss Beryl McLeod. Mrs. Jim Love visited with Mr. and Mrs. William Love and other relatives prior to leaving for hei home in the West. The Ladies’ Guild, of Grace church Greenway, intend holding a ten cent tea at Mr. Mansell Hodgins Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Will Love and fam­ ily visited on Friday’at Mr. and Mrs. A. Finkbeiner’s at Shipka. Mr. and Mrs. Will Hodgins spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph ■Carruthers. CLANDEBOYE A large number of the surround­ ing vicinity attended the Masonic “At Home”. All report a good time. Mr. Tom McVey spent Saturday in London. Miss Mary Simpson visited with Miss Patricia Hodgins, of Lucan last week-end, Mr. Ernest Lewis has’ purchased the farm of Mr. Alonzo Philips and takes possession shortly. Miss Margaret Hennessey, nurse- in-trainihg at St. Joseph’s Hospital. London, spent Friday with her mo­ ther, Mrs. G. Hennessey. Mr. and Mrs. H. Millsoil, London, and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hobbs and SWINE CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT A Swine Club open to farmers’ sons 12 to 3 J. years of age under the auspices of the Exeter Agricultural Society. For details get in touch with one of the following commit­ tee: P. Passmore, chairman; Garnet Miner, Usborne; Preston Dearing, .Stephen; Cecil Rowe, Hay. ERBAN OAT COMPETITION Will again be sponsored this sea­ son. Growers who grew oats last season may use their own seed. New growers must get certified seed. For information see the Secretary, C. Fisher, THE LATE L. C. TAPP Last week mention was made of the sudden death of Mr. L. C. Tapp, Principal of the Gravenhurst High School. In reporting his death the Gravenhurst Banner says in part: “Gravenhurst citizens were deeply grieved and shocked last Saturday when the sad news quickly spread about town that Mr. Lynford C. Tapp, B.A., principal of the High School, had died suddenly in the early hours of the morning. Death resulted from coronary thrombosis. Entering upon his Easter vacation, the late Mr. Tapp had spent Good Friday afternoon at the curling rink enjoying games in local competitions at which his rink was successful in winning two games and had just en­ tered the playoffs in the evening when he was suddenly taken ill with what he thought was a severe attack of heartburn. Fellow curlers assist­ ed him into the club room and later motored him to his home and med­ ical aid summoned. His condition become more serious and about four o’clock Saturday morning he passed away. The late Mr. Tapp was in his 46 th year, death occurring the day before his birthday last Sunday. He came to Gravenhurst in August 1926 from Chesley, Ontario where he had taught school for three years, and since had been principal of the High School here. iHe also taught in 'Saskatchewan, ■He was born at Virden, Manitoba, son of Mr. Richard Tapp, of Exeter and the late Mrs. Tapp, who died three years ago. Seventeen years agp he graduated from Wesley Univer­ sity of Manitoba at Winnipeg. Dur­ ing the late war he enlisted with a Winnipeg battalion and served over­ seas for three years. The late Mr. Tapp possessed a most pleasing and gentlemanly personality, and was highly regarded for his kind and sympathetic manner shown to others in all his dealings, both privately and publicly. He was greatly be­ loved by all his students, many of whom having advanced in high call­ ings, attribute their success to the ground work of their education un­ der his guidance. For a number of years he con­ ducted the High School concert which brought out the talents of his stu­ dents. During the past winter sea­ son he was president o£ the Graven­ hurst Curling Club, he was also the Chairman of the Library Board. Six­ teen years ago he married Miss Edna Thomas at Sarnia, who with three children, .Shirley,- John and Hugo, survive to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. A public fu­ neral service was held in, Trinity United Church Monday afternoon conducted by the minister, Rev. Jas. Gorwill. The church was filled to capacity, tlie High School students attending in a body. Members of Golden Rule Lodge A.F. & A.M. also attended of which the deceased was Past Master. Their part of the ser­ vice was conducted in Cosby’s Fu­ neral Chapel, the remains having been brought there from the church owingzto a snow blizzard at the time blocking the road to the ^cemetery to a depth of several feet. Pallbearers were: Dr. M. M. Fish­ er, Dr. S. C. White and Messrs. R. Moffat, E. M. Chipsham and H. M. Nicholson. Those attending the fu- eral from a distance were: Mr. Hugh Thomas, of Sarnia, brother of Mrs. Tapp; Mr. and Mrs, Cleve Tapp, of 'Sudbury; Verne Tapp, Exeter and Ellice Tapp, Simcoe. SHIPKA Next S.unday being Missionary day in the Sunday School instruc­ tions will be given. Communion service was held in the United Church on Sunday last. Rev. Mr. Turner sang “Open the Gates of the Temple” which was en­ joyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer at­ tended the funeral of the late C. L. Theophilus McAdams, of Zurich, on Saturday. Y. P. S. held their regular meet­ ing on Tuesday evening'1’at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Finkbeiner. Mr. T. Yearley, Misses Audrey and Rhena Yearley, of Crediton, visited on Sunday last with relatives here. Mr.' and Mrs. Crawford, McPher­ son, of Parkhill, Visited relatives here on Sunday last. Miss Dorothy Amy, of Crediton, who has spent the past year assist­ ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ratz returned to her home this week. Miss V. Sharpe returned to Au­ burn oh Monday after spending the Easter holidays at her hofrie here. Miss Myrtle Gaiser, Norm alite, of Dashwood, assisted in the Public School the past week. .) I INCREASE THE YIELD . IMPROVE THE GRADE | I Clean Your Seed I | By a GOVERNMENT APPROVED CLEANING PLANT at | E Seed Can be Treated | ipJZlp DDAC Why Sow Weeds = s While Being Cleaned IuxAvIyIE and Poor Grain g E WHALEN Phone: Kirkton 35-15 E ELIMVILLE Misses Ethelene and Eilene Johns visited, with their sister Mrs. Fred Long at Atwood the end of last week, Mr. and Mrs. Long were visitors a,t the home of Mr, and Mrs. William Johns last Sunday. Miss Joy Whitlock, of St. Thomas was a week-end visitor with Mrs. P. Whitlock and Mrs. R. Dennison. The losing side of the Attendance Contest of the Y. P. U. entertained the winning side at a ^social evening on MonHay evening. The Mission Circle met last Wed­ nesday afternoon at the home of Miss Dorothy Johns. Misses Gladys and Hazel Johns were in charge of the meeting. It opened with sing­ ing the hymn “Alas, and Did My Saviour Bleed.” There were several Scripture readings on the subject of Easter and Miss Dorothy Johns read the “Cross in Matthews Gos­ pel.” Several offered short prayers and Miss Doris Elford gave a read­ ing on the “Origin of the Hot Cross Buns”. The hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.” Miss I. Ford favored with a piano instrumental. A poem “A Legend of the Easter Lily” was read by Miss Mildred Veal. Business was dealt with and minutes and roll call followed. Eighteen members were present. After singing hymn “O God Our Help in Ages Past” the meeting closed. A ten cent was served at the close. The W. A. sponsored a play “Eyes of Love” put on by Kirkton United Young People in the church last Friday night. There was a fair at­ tendance and everyone was pleas­ ed with the presentation and sub­ ject of the play which was both humorous and solid. Wanda and Murray Stephen and Gordon Ford sang between acts. WOODHAM The Woodham Red Cross have sent to headquarters at Toronto for the month of March: 48 pairs of socks, 20 sweaters, 12 scarves, 17 bed jackets, 13 binders and 3 slings. Mr. Wendell Camm, of Burgess- ville and Miss Dorothy Camm, of Toronto, have been spending 'the Easter holidays at their home here. They returned to their duties as school teachers recently. Mr. Wm. Knox, of near Stratford,, has returned home having spent the holidays’ at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Jesse Jaques. Mrs. Ray Mills and son Grant have returned home after visiting several days at the home of the former’s sister at Mt. Elgin. Mr. and Mrs. Jas, .Squire visited with Mr. Henry Squire, of Exeter on Friday last. The. play entitled “Cheerio 'My Deario” will be presented at the Woodham Hall on Friday evening, April 5th by the young people of this vicinity. Come and enjoy a BRAY CHICKS EVERY SEASON SINCE 1928--“GREAT RESULTS” in no chlG,Ics llave been bought from Bray’s every year since 1928, and we have had great results,” writes Mrs. R. M. Scambier, R?R. 5,Dunnville, Ont. “They are easy to raise and full of vital­ ity from the first day. They develop into nice large birds, and certainly know how to lay eggs, especially when the prices are high­ est in the Fall.. We know they are real money-makers. Our egg buyer remarks about so many large eggs every week the year We start off with the right kind of chicks, and know that results will come later. Bray birds are like me—.busy all the time!” . » j «»>* Mrs. Janies O'Connor, R. R. 4, Milton, Ontario, has been buying ■Bray chicks for 7 straight years, and her order is in for 1940. Last Spring she started 1,100 Bray chicks — so you can see that ■ poultry isn’t just a small side­ line with her but a real business. “What I like about them,” Mrs. O'Connor tells us, “is the way they keep the nests busy.” “We’ve been buying Bray chicks for 7 years,” Mrs. G. E. Apple­ yard of Georgetown, Ont., says, “and we’ve never had any When people who depend on poultry for a good part of their living buy chicks from the same hatchery year after year, like this you cah just "bet your bottom dollar” that the chicks from ’ that hatchery must have been doing a real job for them, If you’re in poultry to make money, we believe you can’t do better than take a tip from these experienced poultry' people, and buy Bray chicks this year. Yes—we can give you early delivery on both day-old and started chicks. FRED W. BRAY, Limited w John Street N„ Rhone 246 Hainiltonj Ont. good evening’s entertainment. The regular meeting of the Y. P. U. was held last Sunday evening with Miss Laura Rundle and Mrs. Victor Chatten presiding. Miss Flor­ ence Kirk read the Scripture and Jean Stephens read a poem; Lois Rundle favored with a vocal solo; Loreen Jaques read a prayer. The business was conducted by Russell Laing. A reading by Laura Rundle Dorothy Webber gave a pleasing piano solo; Mrs. Jas. Squire gave the topic and a reading by Russell Laing. The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer in unison. POSTPONED COMMUNITY AUCTION SALE HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS, IMPLEMENTS AND FURNITURE at Albert Wolfe’s Barn, Crediton on- SATURDAY, APRIL 6th ( at 2 o’clock p.m. Dining room suite consisting of table, 6 chairs, good condition; sew­ ing machine, bed, springs, mattress­ es, 19218 Essex sedan, good condi­ tion, new trailer, 7 1-2 feet long with stock rack and good tires; shot gu.n, screen door, canthook, cross cut saw, quantity of potatoes, onion creates, ladies’ coats, some im­ plements and stock. TERMS — CASH W. H. SMITH Auctioneer Graduate of American College If you have anything to sell notify the above auctioneer, phone Crediton 43-2 AUCTION SALE FARM STOCK & IMPLEMENTS Lot 8, Con. 1, Stanley Township 1J miles north of Kippen on No. 4 Highway, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17th Full particulars on bills GEORGE ELLIOTT, Auctioneer W. H. STONE. Proprietor NOTICE TO CREDITORS Re: Ezra Tiernan, late of the Village of Dashwood, in the County of Huron, Merchant, deceased. CREDITORS and others having claims against the estate of the said deceased are requested to send full particulars of such claims verified to the undersigned Executors on or before the 15th day of April, 1940 after which date the Executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims of which notice has been received. Dated this 28th day of March A. D. 1940. Mrs. Mary Ann Tieman, Addison Tieman Executors, Dashwood, Ont. trouble yet.” Mrs. Appleyard put 309 Bray" chicks under her brooder last Spring, and her to­ tal loss through the whole start­ ing and growing period was just 8—one less than her “extras.” Mrs. J. C. Switzer, R.R, 1, Ner­ val, Ont., has been buying Bray chicks for 8 years. “Last year’s lot,” she tell us, “were laying before they were 5 months old, and laid lots of good big eggs all Fall and Winter. I made good money out of my cockerels, too.”