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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-02-01, Page 3THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 1, 1951 P*t« 3 Dorn in ion-Wide Egg Grading System Developed In Barter Days Of Exeter In looking over th© list of reeves since the incorporation of Exeter as a village we find that Mr. William TL Levett, of Lon­ don, is the Mr. Levett council at tury and oldest surviving reeve. Was a member of the the turn of the cen- in 1'9 0 2 was elected reeve succeeding W. G. Bjssett. Mr. Levett conducted a pro­ duce business in the building now owned by Canada Packers. Butter, eggs and poultry at that time wore accepted by every gro­ cery store in the neighbourhood in exchange for merchandise. The farmer received a due bill for his produce, a contra account often running foj a year when usually settlement was made. Mr. Levett dealt with the storekeepers and Thos. Johns at that time gathered the eggs by wagon or sleigh over a wide area. His trips at one time would take him north to Zurich, Varna, Brucefield and Kippen. On an­ other day Cromarty, Staffa, Far­ quhar, etc. On another day through Usborne or Stephen Townships always returning with a well-filled load. Those were the days of un­ graded eggs and home-made butter. There were good and in­ different farmers. Along with the good eggs brought in were some often times As when the farmei- brought into the the house a number of eggs found in a nest. The lady of the house that afternoon tried to use some of the eggs and at supper told the farmei' they were bad. The farmer replied that he had not brought them in to be used but to be taken to the store. At another time a lady was purchasing some eggs in one of the stores and told the clerk she wanted brown eggs and ask­ ed to pick them out herself. She picked out all the big ones. A goodly number of stories could be told about the butter- that came in. Many a pound of butter delivered at the store was sold for greese or burned. It was common practice for the customer to taste the butter be­ fore purchasing. Farmers’ wives had a reputation for butter-mak­ ing and it was necessary only to mention the name of the party who made the buttei- to assure a sale. No good merchant would re­ fuse to duce no cause it the loss was good or bad according to your individual taste. What was acceptable t o one was not to another. But most butter-makers thought their butter was good and would be insulted to be told otherwise. Another commodity that was brought in by the farmers in those days was dried apples, ap­ ples that were peeled, quartered and dried over the kitchen stove in the winter or strung up on a string and dried, them _juicy and a rest. Cooked they eating. Eggs would run 17 cents a dozen acording to the season and butter about the same per pound. Chicken sold for five cents a pound; geese for six, ducks for seven and turkeys for eight cents. Thomas Prior Armstrong were shippers of hogs shipped 15,866 hogs, __ _ 1,103,125, for which they paid the farmers $71,893.38, prices ranging from $6 to $7 a hund­ red liveweight. George Manson advertised that ladies boots and shoes soled for 30 cents a pair and men’s heavy shoes soled 35 to 40 cents. But going back to eggs. The present grading system of eggs now> Dominion wide had its in­ ception in Exeter and to Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Hooper, now of London, goes the credit of starting a new era in egg mar­ keting. Mr. and Mrs. Hooper came to Exeter from Blanshard. Mr. Hoo­ per started out with a basket and collected eggs in the village. By selling strictly new-aid eggs he found a ready market and his business grew from a shoe-string to a flourishing business. At first he and Mrs. Hooper made tests by observing the air space at the big end of the egg. He found that under normal con­ ditions the airspace grew larger and larger with this knowledge they could fairly judge the age of an egg. Their motto was to provide eggs not over one week old and their trade-mark was that were not so good, they were dirty and some- rotten. a lad I was on a farm take the farmers’ pro­ matter how bad, be- would be an insult and of a customer. Buttei- Flies found fine place to were not bad around 12 to Laid Eggs”. Objection was by the city trade to the and the Hoopers to maintain the which they did examination - had to trade- after a by the of Agri- circulars “New taken term fight mark thorugh Dominion Department culture. The Hoopers had distributed to th© bgg produc­ ers advising them how to collect, how to keep them fresh and clean- Mr. Hooper had no hesita­ tion in turning down eggs that were not up to standard and in so doing he made some bad friends. Competition was keen and it was not always smooth sailing. At one time during the first world war eggs rose to a high price and the Hoopers paid the EDGEWOOD The Revere Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Upshall. Subject for discussion, “What can Marketing boards accom­ plish?” Three groups were form­ ed but the subject was rather deep and not too lengthy reports According to the the ■for the were given, bulletins sent from Toronto Federation of Agriculture Ontario has already asked Cabinet to amend the present marketing legislation to give Ontario farm produce an orderly marketing system. This should be to the benefit of both the producer and consumer if it works out in Ontario as it does in some provinces. Mr. and Mrs. HayseL Perrins and Mr. and Mrs. A, Metters were appointed to attend the farm forum meeting in London on January 31st, A committee was appointed, namely Mrs. R. Mullen, Mrs. C. Gowan, Mrs. W. Hudson and Mrs. Oscar Metters, to arrange a social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nel­ son Tate. Oscar Metters named discussion leader third series. Lunch was by the hostess. Mr, and Mrs, Jimmie of London, visited on afternoon with Mr, and Harold Westman and family, Mrs. Jimmie Suga and Sharon, of London, spent Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Jose­ ph Zuball and family. Mrs. Victor Westman spent Monday afternoon with her er, Mrs. Omar Burnett, of don township. Mrs. Charlie Gowan and Harold Westman attended school at Arva on Tuesday night. Mr. Earl Middleton and Del­ mar Westman and Ray Moore, attended the Hog producers’ meeting at Arva on Wednesday evening. Edgewood Juniors are plan­ ning for a variety night to be held in February. * Mi’s. Joe Carter, of Con. London townfehip underwent an operation for appendix this week Mr. and Mrs. Milt Hardie were guests at the marriage their neice Miss Jean Riddell Wellburn on 'Saturday. Mr. Don Middleton was was for the served Zilisky, Sunday Mrs. sist- Lon- Mrs. night 16, of at and Irvine the leading and in 1901 i, weighing Cash Paid for Dead Animals Ilogs and Small Calves Removed Free IMMEDIATE SERVICE H. Butler & Sons Lucan, Ontario Phone 130-j, 130-IV Collect Also Buyers or Strap Iron, Bags, Horsehair, Batteries first dollar a dozen for eggs Exeter. To substantiate our claim that tn Exeter and to the Hooper’s. go the credit for the present grading system we reprint from . a letter received only last month by Mr. Hooper from W. A. Brown, of Ottawa, now superan­ nuated from the Department of Agriculture, in which he states: “J do not think that anyone can deny that there has been a pretty widespread improve­ ment in eggs as marketed. The very fact that practically the whole country has adopted your system and the National Grading System which now reaches right across Canada, is a nation-wide development of something which you initiated. in o L- 1 j^r What are you study­ ing in college now asked the fond mother of her son, who was a freshman. “We have just taken up molecules.4’ “That’s fine. I hope you will like them. I always tried ter get your father to wear one, but he could not keep it in his eye,” TIMES CHANGE —- It was a proud day when this new motor hearse first came to Exeter, Mr. R, N, Rowe is seen at the rear. Before the day of the motor hearse a team of beautiful black horses, draped in a black net that reached almost to the ground, were used for transportation at funerals. BRINSLEYI X The 'Young Adult, of Brinsley United Church, were entertained by the Young People, of Ailsa Craig United Church, on Mon­ day evening, Mr. Jack Hodgson underwent an operation for appendicitis in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London on Thursday and is progressing as well as can be expected. His many friends hope for a speedy recovery. We are glad to report that at the time of writing Douglas Lewis is progressing very favour­ ably, after having his leg and arm set after his recent accident in the bush while His many friends his smiling face as hie. Miss Eleanor London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pickering. Miss Jean Dixon spent a few days recently with friends, in London. cutting wood, hope to .see soon as possi- ZION Rev. Harold Snell, of Exeter, visited with Mrs. H, Kyle at the home of her nephew, Mr. apd Mrs. Ross Hern. The annual congregational meeting was held in the school house on Tuesday evening with a good crowd in attendance. At the close of the meeting lunch was served. Mr. and and family, during the and Mrs. Gerald Hern. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Follick, of Exeter, visited on Sunday even­ ing with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hern. At the time of writing Mrs. William Brock is home of her son in-law, Mr. and Brock. Mrs. Ephraim HARPLEY ’Everything is fine when smoothly but what a headache when something goes wrong. You can prevent a lot of this nuisance trouble by a regular check-up. Why not do it today while it’s on your mind. your car is running __ a guest speaker over CFPL station, London, on Thursday at noon. The hydro crew from Lucan is busy putting a new line up in the Revere district this week. Barbara Zuball spent Thurs­ day evening with Joyce and Mar­ ion Moore. Mr. Bill Monroe and Mr. Glenn Jamison, of Granton, put on a jack rabbit drive with better results than the Wednesday be­ fore. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zuball, Miss Alla and Evelyn Moore and Jimmie and Gordon attended the hockey game in Lucan, Thursday night with Granton playing at Lucan. Quite a number from munity attended the Wednesday night in Arena. Mr. and Mrs. Harold of London, visited Mr. Allan Westman Tuesday evening, the event being Mr. Allan West­ man’s birthday. Mrs. Austin Hobbs attended the library meeting in Granton on Thursday night. Saturday night between Edge­ wood and Clare Dunlop’s gate on the highway, two cars collided at the bridge but no one Was hurt and little damage was done to the cars. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Harriet and family and Don Kenney visit­ ed on Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Middleton held the Medway Farm Forum on Monday night with discussion on the subject on Marketing Boards. Mrs. Glare Dunlop and Mrs. Earl Middleton spent Saturday morning in St. Marys, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bendall and Darlene, of St. Marys spent Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. R. Moore Miss Betty «Lou Garrett spent Saturday afternoon in St. Marys the com- wrestling London Westman and Mrs. “Why is it import lose your head in an Sergeant ant hot to attack?” Recruit: ...... ......... leave no place to put your hel­ met. 'Because it wouldn’t * ** “Is it true that the wild beasts of the jungle will not harm you if you entry a torch?” “It all depends upon how fast you carry it.” Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Stone, of Blenhein, spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stone. Mrs. Ridley and Mrs. Orval Farrel spent last Tuesday in Goderich. Mr, ad Mrs, Ed. Gill and fami­ ly visited on Sunday in Shipka with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love and family. Mr. Mansell I-Iodgins spent Saturday in London with his brother in St. Joseph's Hospital, Mrs. George Hodgins and) children of Cedax- Swamp, spent Friday at the ents Mr. and ruthers. The annual Grace Church held in the Parish Hall on Tues­ day evening with an attendance of twenty-four members present. All the various officers of the church in their report showed a surplus. After the closing of the meeting by the Rev. L. Crawford the ladies served lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Colin Love visit­ ed on Friday evening at the I home of Arthur Baker on Blue Water highway. I Mr. William Love attended the fire insurance meeting on Charles Kerslake visited Monday, in Zurich,and Mrs. { South End Service RUSS & CHUCK SNELL Exeter Phone 328 Mrs. Herbert Mills of London, visited week-end with Mr. home of her par- Mrs. Joseph Car- very ill at the and daughter- Mrs. Warren vestry meeting of Greenway was ............. ........... ........ ..................... ...................... !"..... 111 ■"S, that helps YOUR business 4 —that*s OUR business Hern spent few days last week with daughter, Mrs. Orville Snell Mr. Snell, of Grimsby, Billy Brock, infant son of and Mrs. Norman Brock taken to War Memorial Child- r e n’s Hospital, London, o n Mrs. Ruth Watson, Donald and • Thursday, but we are pleased to Pikering, of I a her and Mr. was Bobbie spent Monday evening •report was a^le to return, , ... r,--------- 'home on Sunday. Mr. ‘ at the home of Mr. Ross Hern, Friday. Mrs. Melville Hern week-end with Mr. Kenneth Parkinson, shard. Mrs. Ephraim Hern afternoon with Mrs. phen, of Woodham. Mr. Nornmn ’’rock who is a patient in Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, ( instead of St. Joseph’s as week) is gett- and expects to with Mr. and Mrs. Lin Craven. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hodgins spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott. While Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hodgins were motoring to Park­ hill on Friday evening two deer jumped the fence on to the road directly in front of the cai- and only H o d g i n s handling his car to the car. Congratulations Mrs. Carl Trevethick (nee Orpha I Watsoi), of London, on the birth ' ?’e reported last mg along nicely quickness in saved damages to Mr. and don, ( instead of spent the and Mrs. Of Blan- spent Wed- David Ste- of a son. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Scott and children visited recently with Mr. and Mrs Andy Keogh. Mrs. Marion Cunningham, of Clan deb oye visited with Mr. and Mrs. Mariwood Prest and other relatives in the neighbourhood. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ellwood visited Sunday evening with the latter’s sister, Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ liam Haskett, of Denfield. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lewis, and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Morley spent Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hodgins. Mrs. Clover Lewis dined with Mr. and Mrs. Wes Watson on Sunday evening, after which Mr. and Mrs. Wes Watson, Mrs. Clover Lewis, and Mrs. Jack Hodgins, motored to St. Joseph Hospital, London, to spend the evening with Jack and Douglas. Gordon Scott ing along nicely be home soon. evening withspent Thursday u ___ Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hodgins, of Greenway. Mrs. George -Mercer and Mis. Russell Schroeder spent a few days with relatives in Detroit. The mumps and measles are in many homes in the neighbour­ hood. Presentation A presentation and social evening was held in Main Hall in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robin­ son (nee Grace Morley) on Fri­ day last. 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