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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-03-17, Page 1Seventy-sixth Year Single Copy 6 centsEXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 17, 1949 increase of year. Mr. see the Mr. even a univer- the ■present just a old people in the sav a -word on he- manv thousands of (The following, by a staff writer, appeared in The London Free Press on Wednesday.) Thomas Pryde, Progressive Conservative member for Huron, won two elections for his party •in the short period of six months, went against Govern­ ment -policy in the Legislature today, when he advocated that the $10 bonus be paid all -old age- pensioners. “It should be paid right across ■the board,” the member for Huron told the Plouse in a speech which had all members alert as he advocated what the opposition parties have been de­ manding ever since.- the House opened last (February 10. Mr. . Pryde, also championed the cause of the University of Western Ontario as he pleaded for a bitrher errant from the pro­ vince for this institution of higher learning. This year, Wes­ tern. will receive from the pro­ vince $375,000, an ‘ $25,000 over last Pryde would like to higher amount given sity. Mr. Prvde termed pesion of $30 a month handout, and said he hoped the dav would not be far distant when there would be a contribu­ tory plan, making pensions -pay­ able to all province. “Let me half of the taxpayers in this province who have worked hard all their lives to nrovide for their own old age.” said Mr. Pryde. “Rural members know full well that our towns and villages are made up urincinally of re­ fired farmers who gave up farm­ ing. moved to town, and expect­ ed to live on the interest derived from their life savings—in many tn«f”Ticp,q less than $15,000. At present-day rates of interest, that is less than $450 per year. That is what many people live on, augmented by some help from the farm and the produce of their gardens. Alongside »of this aged couple, an old age pensioner and his wife mav live, drawing anywhere from $720 to $960 a year. “Believe me, I don’t for One minute suggest that an old age pensioner gets sufficient to live on at $30 per month, and, -per­ sonally, I have no 'hesitation in asking the an increase require it. He said the subiect and a great deal of criticism has been leveled at the -Government in this respect. Some of it has been just—much unjust. Statis­ tics and figures can be made to prove anything, and much that has been said has proven no­ thing. Teachers in this -province a few years ago were woefully underpaid, lie stated; because of low earnings, superannuation was totally Inadequate, and school buildings deplorable. Many teachers were being paid far less than common labourers. To say that the Government* has implemented none of its pro­ mises Pryde Lauds The areas, rural districts Wilt be compar­ able to city scho.ols, and where specialists can be employed at salaries comparable to the pay in city schools, is a tremendous stride in an educational system and a step in the right direc­ tion, Mr, Pryde stated.'“in London; we have the Uni* -verst ty of Western Ontario Which is filling a great place in the educational needs -of the pro* vines,” continued MA Pfydd. “It is serving the richest and largest revenue producing sec* tion of this province, and is greatly in need of assistance in its program of expansion. I am now making a plea to the pro* -vlncial treasurer and the minis* ter of education to make provi­ sion for a substantial grant for this year for that purpose. I re* peat this institution of higher learning is serving the needs of the greatest revenue producing section of the province—and in a mahher second to none In the whole Dominion. “it is sometimes said, ’Look well to the east*, I say in this case, ‘(Look well to the west’,” Ma Pryde called Huron the ■best county in the province, and quoted figures on Its agricultural ©reduction to substantiate his claims. minister to consider where circumstances education had (been of much discussion, whs sheer nonsense. Mr. claimed. School Areas creation of high school whereby the schools in Birthdays Celebrated Ma and Mrs. Gordon Emmett of London spent the week-end at the home of the latter’s par­ ents, Mr, and Mrs. William Fraser, Huron Street. On Sunday MA FraSer and Mr. Emmett celebrated their birthdays, Ma •and Mrs. Alien Fraser were present and all enjoyed a sump­ tuous repast of good things, es­ pecially (he dainty birthday Cakes. Golden Wedding Celebrated At the home of their son Percy th‘e old home farm in Hay Twp., Mr, and 'Mrs, John Campbell, „pf Exeter, celebrated theii- Golden Wedding on March 8. A sumptu­ ous fowl supper was served to relatives and friends. The table was decorated with gold and white, and a three „ storey wed­ ding cake centered the table. Their family -consists of their two sons, Earl and Percy, thirteen grandchildren and six great- grandchildren? They were recipients of many gifts, cards and floxvers from friends and relatives, Ill in Hospital Mr. C. W. (Dutch) Kestle, of Stratford, is ill in Victorie Hosp­ ital, London, having undergone an operation on Tuesday. ,Mr. >M. W. Pfaff, postmaster, lias been ill for several days and on Wednesday was taken to Westminster Hospital, London, for treatment. ■Mrs. A. 0. Elliott is ill in St, Joseph’s Hospital, London, hav­ ing undergone an appendectomy operation on Monday. She is get­ ting along as weel as can be ex­ pected. Hensail Co-op Hears Ontario President The annual meeting and ban­ quet of the HensaU District Co- Operative was held Thursday evening in the Town Hall, Hens­ ail, with over 200 in attendance. •Mr. Sam Hendrick, of Dashwood was chairman for the evening. The president of United Co- Operatives in Ontario, N. M. Marshall, of Fordwich, was the guest speaker. A turnovei* < " over $215,00'0, an increase of $99,000 over 1947, was report­ ed. Directors for 1949 are John Armstrong, Zurich; Sam Hend­ rick, Dashwood; Edison Forrest, HensaU; Duncan Cooper, Kippen; Harvey Taylor, Brucefield; Gordon Love, Kenneth Etue, Zurich; Bert Klopp, Zurich, Secretary. Harry Strang Wins Top Honors At Huron County Seed Fair Despite* unfavorable weather conditions earlier in the day when a storm raged throughout the area, -the Seed Fair of the Branch, Ontario meat Association, qualified success. Attracting no entries in 22 classes, with 58 individuals from county exhibiting, indicated a fifty crease all along the first annual year age, Gordon Bennett, Clinton, representative for and secretary- of the association, that he was especially with the showing made junior farmers of the both in the Junior Judging Competition and exhibiting end of the second annual Huron County Crop Improve- proved an un­ less than 131 all over the the Seed Fair per cent in- the line over show held a R. agricultural Huron County treasurer stated pleased by the county. Farmer in the show. Two of these young men were George Robertson, Dun­ gannon, .president of the recent­ ly organized Huron County Junior Farmers’ Association, and Robert Allan, Brucefield, who won the senior judging com­ petition. Billed as a two-day seed fair, the event was staged in Clinton Collegiate Institute on Friday and Saturday. Exhibits were placed and judging completed on Friday. Saturday morning a judging competition was held for Huron County junior farmers, with silver cups going to the winners. Top points in the senior class were Obtained by Robert Alien, of Brucefield (601), with Don, Symons, of Clinton second with 5 75 points. The junior champion* ship was won by Graham Bogie, of Goderich (566), with Dun- gannon’s Kenneth Petrie second With 565. Total score possible was 650 points. Douglas Hart, Woodstock-, well-known authority on grass fodder and hay. spoke on the growing importation of hay’ en­ silage for feeding cattle. He pointed out that grass silage was cheaper than corn and of* feted a great many opportunities to the farmer. With modern machinery, hay can be cut in late May or early Juno When it contains the max­ imum amount of food ingred­ ients, and stored in the silo fox* winter consumption, giving ex­ cellent fodder Sot cattle. Mr. Hart said he had hoard of cattlemen feeding nothing but grass ensilage, but he did not recommend this, since the cattle should hate some hay as well Appointed to Teaching Staff Students from the Hamilton Normal School visited the Lon­ don Normal School Friday eve­ ning and engaged in volleyball and basket ball,In the girl’s basketball the London team, of which Miss Marguerite Pickard is a captain, tied with the Hamilton girls 14-all. Miss Pick­ ard has accepted a position on the Hamilton Public School staff, begining with term. Hensall’s New MR. AND MRS. JOHN CAMPBELL of Exeter last Tuesday celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Relatives and friends gathered at the home of their son, Percy, where Mr. and Mrs. Campbell formerly lived, to mark the occasion. —Photo by Jack Doerr Ready In April The complex installation work associated -with the change-over of the HensaU exchange .from magneto to common battery operation Is progressing satis­ factorily, according to C. B. Symonds, Bell Telephone man­ ager for this region. Expected to be ready for service by the middle of April, the new common battery system, now being installed in the ex­ change, will eliminate* tlie neces­ sity of turning a crank to signal the operator. Instead, the oper- atoi* will receive an automatic signal to answer whenevei* a caller lifts the receiver off the hook. Replacing the magneto switch­ board, which has been in use here for many years, the new board will have adequate facili­ ties to meet the estimated growth in demand for urban telephone service during the next few years. • Modification of Hensall’s pre­ sent hand-crank telephones to operate during the change-over period is-already in progress and installers expect t o complete this work March 25. Following the. cut over, these instruments w i 11 be replaced of | with a modern and compact set t designed foi* use with common battery service. The project also i n vo 1 v e s certain changes in the network of outside wire and cable facili­ ties, and this work is now under way. All Bell Telephone subscribers in HensaU will be advised of the exact day and hour of the con­ version before the event. R.E. Good- Agriculture model pro­ during the winter. Crop Program The other speaker, in, Federation of fieldman, outlined a gram for crop handling, dealing especially with the need for the best type of seed and thorough control of all weeds. Elmer Robertson, president of Huron County Crop Improve­ ment Association, was chairman of the fair, and outlined the policy o f the association in assisting farmers to reap better harvests by control of weeds, comprehensive use of the land, and knowledge of better types of seed. Several ten-busliel lots of seed were sold by auction by Edward W. Elliott, .Clinton, but bidding was slow and no record prices were established. The 14 ten-bushel lots sold for $228.50, an average of $1.63 per bushel for oats and barley, the barley averaging $1.80 per bushel add the oats $1,56 per bushel, both above market price for commercial grains. The following is a complete list of results. Grain Classes Fall wheat—H. IL G. Strang, Usborne, George Robertson, Godeidch; Dick Jacob, 'Clinton, Spring wheat-—>H, H» G. Strang, only entrant. Early. oats*—Bick Hethering­ ton, Exeter; Dick Jacob, Jack Ciegg, Clinton. •Medium or late oats—h. h. G. Strang, Aivin Bettles, Bay­ field; Gerald Glen, Clinton. Malting barley—Elder Bros. HensaU; James McEwen, Bly th; H. H. G. Strang. Barley— George Wise, Clint­ on; Oliver Anderson, Londes- boto; James Snell, Clinton. Flax—Earl Noble, Clinton; George Underwood, Wingham; R. E. Thompson, Clinton, 'Oats—James Snell, Arnold Lamb, Goderich; W. G. Turton, Clinton. Barley — Charles Turnbull, Brussels; Flora Turnbull, Brus­ sels. Bean Section Field beans—(Robert Allen, Brucefield; Alan Walper, Zurich Elder .Brothers, Soybeans—H. H. Strang, W. J. Alexander, Hensail; John Clark. Timothy—Allan WalpSA Red Clover—Fred Bell, Gode­ rich; Allan Walper, William Robertson, Goderich, Alsike— W. E. Keyes, Sea­ forth, —Please Turn to Page Ten Exeter Visits Amherstburg; Boys Win 46-30, Girls Lose In their semi-final round against Amherstburg, the basket­ ball teams came out with a win and a loss on the Amherstburg flooi* Tuesday night. The iboys finished on top 46- 30 in their tussle, while the girls dropped their tilt 34-17. The second game in the fcome- and-home series will be played at the local gym this Saturday night. The two winners will meet the Elmira - Tillsonburg finalists. of the play. Es- early stages of Exeter passing to suffer from Port Elgin Wins First Of Series Port Elgin grabbed off the first game with Exeter in their best-of-three series with a 9-5 win Tuesday night. The largest crowd of the season jammed the arena Midway through the final ses­ sion, Port Elgin held a comfort­ able 8-1 edge but at the 13,53 mark Shaw started a four-goal splurge to give .tlte/locals a bet­ tex* showing on the score sheet. Led 'by their ace left winger, Norm Locking, former pro with Cleveland Barons and Chicago Black Hawks, the visitors held an edge in most pecially in the the game, -the attack appeared stage fright. Coach Shaw tossed in .four of the markers, with Ryckman add­ ing the fifth to make it the de­ fencemen’s night in the sum­ mary. Shaw’s* second .goal was a beautiful solo sortie from end to end. He skated in on Mathe­ son to catch the rigging with a short drive. In the -opening stanza, Socket scored ixumber one and N. Bates added two eighteen seconds apart. Shaw got one back at 1.01 tn the -second, while Port Elgin were two men short. That was as close as the locals ever got. Before the middle canto ended Locking scored two of his three tallies and Socket potted his second to make it 6-1. Locking and Johnston added two more to the collection early in the third before Exetex* start­ ed their late period rally. Five seconds after Shaw finished his solo tally Tuckey set him up for his third goal. Dudgeon Schx*ank and Locking passed the puck around inside the local de­ fence for Port Elgin’s ninth counter. Dudgeon finding the range. Shaw beat Matheson as he skated across the rival blueline to let go a high hard short. With less than a minute to go, Ryckman tapped in Shaw’s re­ bound for the final tally. PORT ELGIN—Goal, Matlie* son; defence, Padden, Johnston; centre, N. Bates; wings, Socket, d. Bates; sabs, Dudgeon, Lock-, ing, Schrank, T. Bates, McCall, McKinnon, McPherson, Cutting. EXETER—Goal, Smith; de­ fence, Ryckman, Shaw; centre, ■ Musser; wings, Cann, Tuckey; subs, Stire, Lawson, Brintnell, Penhale, McDonald. Referee—-MuIaLinesman-—McFadden, of Sea­ forth. First Period Scoring: Port Elgin, Socket (D. Bates); Port Elgin, N. Bates; Port Elgin, N. Bates (Paddon). Penalties: None. Second Period Scoring: Exeter, Shaw (Stire); Port Bigin, Locking (Dudgeon); Fort Elgin, Socket (N. Bates); Fort Elgin, Locking (Paddob, Schrank). Penalties: Penhale, N. Bates, Lawson, Paddon. Third Period Scoring; Port Elgin, Locking (Dudgeon, Schrank); Port Elgin, Johnston (Socket); Exeter, Shaw; Exeter, Shaw (Tuckey); Fort Elgin, Dudgeon (Schrank, Lockington); E x e tor, Shaw; Exeter, Ryckman (Shaw). Penalties; Locking. for B. M. Francis Lauded In Canada ’Life Bulletin The Canada Life bulletin February contains a picture of Mr. B. M. Francis of Exeter, with the following notation: “Twenty-five years ago, Birt M. Francis became associated with the Company as a representative in London Branch. ‘ Although seven of these years were as a member of the part time organi­ zation, he has devoted his full time to the Canada Life since 19 43 with much success, earn­ ing six consecutive qualifications in the production clubs, includ­ ing his current membership in the Senior Section of the Presi­ dent’s Club. He is also a member of that select group 'the Million­ aires’.” of E. Return From Florida .Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Berry, Usborne, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Anderson, of Toronto, have re­ turned home after a pleasant month spent at Daytona, Florida. They travelled 3645 miles and took in many of the scenic places. Federal Minister Of Justice Addresses Liberal Association Claiming the Liberal party .policies are the best suited to keep Canada prosperous, Hon. Stuart Garson, former Premier of Manitoba and recently ap­ pointed federal Minister of Justice, speaking in the town hall at Hensail Saturday after­ noon laid before the Huron- Perth Liberal Association his reasons why the present Govern­ ment should be supported in the coming elections, predicted for sometime later this year. At the same meeting, before the minister’s address, Robert McCubbin, M.P, for Middlesex West and parliamentary assist­ ant to the Minister of Agricult* ure, reviewed Canada’s food contracts and told the farmers they could look forward to a good year ih 1949, He added, however, that it depended on the crops and keeping the Conserv­ atives out of power. In spite of the stormy weather the hall was nearly filled. The meeting at Hettsall fol­ lowed a banquet for Mr. Garson at the Main St. United Church in Mitchell ,at which represent­ atives from this community were present The Rural Church Topic Discussed By Ministers The south Huron Ministerial Association held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Donald Sinclair, Exeter, on Monday afternoon, March 7. The president, Rev, c. W. Down,, conducted the devot­ ional exercises. The topic for the meeting, “The Rural Church?’ was introduced by Rev*, Kenneth Wood, of Grand Bend, who re­ viewed the booklet “ The Rural Church in Canada,” by W. E. Mann, issued by the Department of Social Relations of the Can­ adian Council of Churches. He outlined the main problems facing church work in rural areas and some of the steps taken to meet the situation. If the church is to continue to serve the rural areas adequately, it must recognize significant changes that are taking place in rural life, and rural ministers must be specially equipped for their task. There was some interesting discussion on the subject/ and following the benediction lunch Was served by the hostess, assisted by the Misses Patsy Johnston and Janice Neil. Mr, and Mrs, Harry Pardons, of Windsor, are holidaying with relatives. W.H Golding To Retire; Representative Since 1932 Appointed as Director At the annual meeting of the Canadian Sheep Breeders As­ sociation held in Saskatoon last week Preston Dearing, of Step­ hen was appointed as one of the directors. Speaker Outlines Value Of Club WorkAtBanquet The South Huron Junior Far­ mers’ annual banquet in the Janies Street United Church on Monday evening was a most suc­ cessful affair. One hundred and seven persons sat ’down to well decorated tables and partook of a splendid (banquet provided by the ladies of the Woman’s Asso­ ciation. Following the supper, a sing­ song was led by Harry Hern and a toast to the King. Mr. Harry Dougall acted as toastmaster. A toast to the Junior Farmers was proposed by Miss Anna Brock, president of Huron County Jun­ ior Institute and responded to by Miss Christine Dobson, presi­ dent of the local Junior Insti­ tute. The guest speaker for the evening was Miss Helen Mc- Kercher, of the Federated Wo­ men’s Institute, Toronto, spoke on the value of club work and emphasized the importance of a well prepared program. Other guests and speakers at the head table included Mr. Bennett, agricultural representa­ tive, and Mrs. Bennett; Clarence Rennie, assistant representative, Miss -Scott, home economist of the district; Art Drummond, district director for the Junior Farmers, Mitchell; George Ro­ bertson, Goderich, president of the County Junior Farmers; and Rev. H. J. Snell. An interesting reading was given by Miss Eleanor Hunkin and a quartette by Doris and Annie Elford, Ronald Elford and 'Jim Rowcliff A •She Anniversary Celebrated Ma and Mrs. J. McDonald, Exetex* North, were pleasantly surprised On Friday evening March 11, when the immediate members of their family gather­ ed at theii* home, the occasion being their forty-first wedding anniversary. Cards were enjoyed and a dainty lunch was served. Mrs. Homer Buswell The funeral of the late Mrs. Homer Buswell was held Friday afternoon, March 11, at 2;00 p. m., from her late residence Dot 2, ^Concession 2, Usborne Township, conducted b y Rev. Gordon Weir, of Centralia. Mrs. Buswell -passed away very sud­ denly on March 8, in her seven­ tieth yeaA Hex* maiden name Agnes Cochrane BlaiA She was born near Hensail on December 9, 1880, and thirty-three years ago was united in marriage with het now bereaved husband. She was a member of the Centralia United Church. Surviving be* sides her husband are -two daughters, Hazel, at home, Mrs. Lome Gamer oxi (Marie) of Waterloo; two sons, Allan and Melville at home and one grand­ son; also^two brothers, William of Centralia, John, of Lucan, and one sister, Mrs. Ruebdh Davey (Mary) of Dashwood. The bearers were William Cosen, William Thompson, jade Coates, Cecil Skinner, Ernie Hicks, Jack Blair. Interment was in Exetex* Cemetery. Augustus L. Handford . A native of Exeter, Augustus L. Handford, who for the greater part of his seventy-six years has resided ih Renfrew, where he conducted a photographic studio, passed away after being in poor health' for some time. Mr. Hand­ ford, though at all times dili­ gent in business, found time for other activities beginning as an association football player and a cricketer, later us an active Odd­ fellow, then as a member of the Municipal C o u n c i 1 in all of which he became prominent. He was one of the original members of the Rotary Club. Surviving are his widow, the former Grace Young, two sons and one daugh­ ter, Drs. Edward and Herbert Handford, of Renfrow, and Miss Lillian Handford on the teaching staff of Renfrew Collegiate In­ stitute; one brother, Thomas, of Dousman, Wisconsin, and a.___ sister, Miss Alice Handford, of beets, carrots and cabbage will town, also five grandchildren. be negotiated later. At the Liberal meeting in HensaU, Saturday afternoon,, Ma Willfam H, Golding, of Sea­ forth, who has represented the Huron-Perth riding since 1932, announced that he would not run again for re-election, MA Golding was elected to the federal parliament in a by­ election in 19-32 following the death of the Liberal member, Thomas -McMillan, the Conserv- ative opponent at that time being L. H, Rader. He was re­ elected in three * general elect­ ions, 1935, 194'0 and 1945. Following Mr. Golding's an­ nouncement, the speakers of the afternoon all paid tribute to the faithful and efficient service rendered by .Mr. -Golding at Ottawa. A resolution regretting his retirement was introduced by Mr, Frank Fingland, and * after it was read the gathering stood up and applauded the man who had represented them foi* seven­ teen years, Mr Golding thanked the people _of the riding, both Liberals and Conservatives- for theii* support. At the present time Mr. Gold­ ing is deputy chairman of com-, mittees o f the whole house. When he was re-appointed to that position in January of this year, Prime Minister L. <S t. Laurent paid tribute to his ef­ ficient services in the past. A rumor lias been prevalent that Mr. Golding’ is slated fox* an appointment to the senate. Mr. Golding was born April 14, 1880, on a farm in Hibbert Township, and began his polit­ ical career when elected to the Seaforth town council, and he served the town in various capacities before entering the federal field. The riding association at the meeting on Saturday elected W. L. Whyte, Seaforth, president, following the resignation of Mr. Albert Kalbfleisch; Ivan Kalb- fleiscli, Zurich, first vice- pres­ ident; W. Eisler, Logan town­ ship, second vice-president; W. A. Sutherland, 'Goderich, third vice-president; W. A. T u e r, Mitchell, -fourth vice-president; A, McLean, Seafotlx, fifth‘vice- president; G. Hicks, Usborne, sixth vi-ce-president; Benson Tuckey, Exeter, secretary; and Roy Lamont, Zurich, treasurer. Named honorary presidents were Albert Kalbfleisch, Zurich, William Robertson, Goderich; Dr. J.W. Shaw, Clinton; Charles Fritz, Zurich; Mrs. -Howrie, ■Goderich; J. M. Govenlock, Sea­ forth; Mrs. A. A. Cameron, Mitchell; Patrick Sullivan, Step- lien township; and J.A. McEwan, Stanley township. The executive also serves for the Huron Liberal Association of the provincial riding. Eden School Heard On CKNX Programme A broadcast that created much Interest among the parents and friends was heard Saturday morning, -March 12, at 11:15 over CKNX Winghanx, when the pupils of Eden School with their teacher, Miss Elaine Mitchell, were on the, air. Despite the stormy weather* they were on time for the broadcast. The re­ ception was good, and the pro­ gramme came through clearly. The pupils are to be congratul­ ated on their fine performance. The p r o.g r a m m e was as follows: Chorus by the school, “John Peel”; two part chorus by the school, “Billy Boy”; solo by Jack Taylor, “Galway Bay”; quartette by A. Coates, Elizabeth 'Hunter, Mary Margaret Essery and Beth Taylor, “Whispering Hope”; reading by Kathyrn Hunter, “Ma and the Ante”; solo by Lloyd Fogelberg, “Jesus Loves Me”; piano solo by Mary Margaret Essery, “Angel Choir”; duet by Patsy Ker slake and -Marjorie McBride, “Juanita”; solo by Audrey Coates, “i’ll take you Home Again Kathleen”; piano duet by Marjorie McBride and Both Taylor, ’Minuet in G’; reading by Keith Coates, “Little Boy Blue”; song by Dutch children, Tena, Margaret and Louis Eixeiiffa, and Suzanne and Janice Imanse, “Some Summer Morning Early”; solo by BUI Fitxconibe, “Far Away Flaces”, The parents who accompanied the pupils to Wingham were Mr. and and and ney and Mrs. Harold Taylor, Mr, Mrs. Walter McBride, Mr. Mrs. Kerslake, Mrs. Whit- Coates, Mr. William Essery Ma Harold Hunter. Corn Prices Increased According to an agreement reached between the on an iixg companies and the Vegetable Marketing Board, the price of sweet corn for this year has tfeen set at $22.50 a ton, an in- ’ crease of 50 cents over last year. The price for peas and to­ matoes goes to arbitration some time next week. Prices for yea *