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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1933-10-19, Page 6PGE 6 NEWS AND CLINTONTHE NETS -RECORD THURS.; OCT. -19;1933 HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST Timely Information for the Busy Farmer 111 Furnished by the Department of Agriculture ) Export Trade Improves Canada's export trade in pure bred Holstein cattle has been moving a, long nicely this year, according to the Holstein -Friesian Association of Canada, which report shipments for the first nine months of approximate- ly 1800 head, During the latter part of September, business has been so good that in one day recently the Secretary's office at Brantford is;. sued ninety-nine export certificates, a number comparing favorably with the business of any other one day for the past five years. Higher Prices Indicated As Result of Short Crop A considerable increase in the price of potatoes is indicated for later in the season, according to reports to the Department, due to a distinct shortage in both Canadian and American crops. The Iater Ontario crop is now ar- riving on the market and, while the supply of Dooley potatoes will show a decrease as compared with that of 1932, the quality is particularly good. During the time •of harvesting, supplies of potatoes reaching the market will, in all probability, ex- ceed consumptive demand. So far as the consumer is concerned, there- fore, this will be the most advan, tageous period •for the purchase of potatoes for winter use, Salt Costs Less in Ontario "Ontario farmers will likely use more salt in their farm operations, particularly in live stock production in the future," Colonel Thomas L. Kennedy, Ontario Minister of Agri- culture, announced recently. "The salt.cpinpanies have just announcer, a reduction in the cost of fine'salt for farm purposes of about $1.57 per ton at the wells, This will marrow the discrepancy between the price salt is sold to packers and manufae- turers and that to farmers for stock raising and other farm purposes." "Sone time ago, at the request of the United Farmers' Co-operative Company, the Ontario Marketing Board made some enquiries into the situation and urged •on the salt com- panies that a larger turnover of salt on farms would prove profitable to them provided a reduction in price was made to bring more in line the cost of salt to farmers and to packers." "The reduction of approximately 20 per cent in the price of fine salt in bulk takes effect immediately. In view of the large volume of salt sold yearly to farmers this will mean quite considerable savings on this account and doubtless will stimulate increased purchases of this article at the same time." c®ina Fresh Egg Production Dawn Moderate Price Advance Seen According to T. A. Benson, of the Dominion Poultry Branch, fresh egg production is falling off rapidly and there is a good movement of storage. The market has continued firm with prices steadily advancing. Further gains were in evidence on both To- ronto and Montreal markets, Toron- to showing to somewhat better ad- vantage than Montreal. The pros- pects would seem to be for continu- ing moderate advances in prices and the consumptive demand appears to be recovering considerably. Export demand remains steady with appar- ently good prospects for the future. Plowing Match Success John Capton, a Six Nation Indian from Oshweleen, captured the Eat- on Trophy from a field of thirty -sew en plowmen at the International, Plowing Match held in Derby Town- ship near Owen Sound last week. His victory was a notable one, as many of the most expert plowmen in On- tario were among his competitors. Mere than 164 entries were made in the second day's competition, a record entry, and 15,000 persons packed the field to watch the events. The weather was ideal for plowing and the tented city housing exhibits of farm machinery and other goods Was crowded, *mesas* British Fruit Market keen competition is to .be expected from Nova Scotia in the British ap- ple markets this year, declares An- drew Fulton, overseas fruit repre- sentative. The Gravensteins already received from that Province are of :Very good quality. It was too . early to estimate U. S. competition, but at the time of writing the rate of ex- change was depreciating a little fur- ther each day in favour of the Am- erican exporter. At the same time, the 4s. 2d. per cwt. duty still stands against American fruit entering Great Britain, Since landing in England early in September, Mr. .Fulton has been impressed by indication of the dis- astrous Australasian fruit season that is now finishing. It appears that over six million boxes of Aus- tralian and New Zealand apples have reached the United Kingdom during the past five months. Large quantities were placed in cold stor- age. Recently, such varieties as Tas- manian Stammers and New Zealand Janathans have been selling as low as 1-6 to 4-6 per box. Remaining stocks of Australian apples will naturally affect values of North Am- erican apples until they are cleaned up. Mr. Fulton says that there has been a good demand for pears, es- pecially Bartletts, owing to the light weight coining from California. On- tario hamper Bartletts have made from 12s to 14s 6d and a few half barrels averaged 20s for 96 lbb. of fruit. He had no doubt that Bartletts would continue to make satisfactory! values. It was difficult to forecast prices for Keiffers, but there was a feeling that 8s to 10s a hamper would be realised according to sizes. *Ir=nes Current Crop Report The 1933 flue -cured tobacco crop in Norfolk County is now estimated to he about eighteen million pounds as compared with twenty-five and one-half million pounds last year. The quality of the crop is -very var- ied in quality, but there is a per- centage of excellent' tobacco. Heidi - mend reports that the root crop is a. bout 50 to 60 per cent. of normal. Potatoes in Lincoln are yielding a fair crop of good quality. Mengel crops in Brant are much better than was expected, and the second crop of alfalfa seed is of excellent colour and yielding well. In Middlesex, pota- toes will run about 65 per cent of normal crop, while livestock are in only fair 'condition owing to the summer drought. Turnips in Bruce County are almost a eomplete failure on many farms due to aphids, on oth- ers again they are fairly good, Po- tatoes have been bringing from 65c to $1.00 per bag in Dufferin County. The yield of mangels in Yore is be7 low the usual average, while pota- toes.will be around a 60 per cent. crop. Peterborough reports that all classes of livestock have gained con- siderably since the pastures made such a splendid recovery. Fall wheat in Lennox and Addington is in ex- cellent condition with a big increase in acreage. Plowing and after har- vest cultivation have been more gen- eral than usual. Hay is a poor crop in Prescott and Russell, but red clo- ver seed is producing from 80 to 100 lbs. per load. Grenville has had one of the best buckwheat crops in its history, which will help out the feed supply. Farmers in Algoma district report a fair crop of high quality grain. Teniskaming has an increas- ed acreage of fall wheat and the erop looks especially good. HOG SHIPMENTS Report of Hog Shipments for the month ending August 31, 1933: Auburn -Total hogs, 177; select Bacon, 57; bacon, 96; butchers, 18; Clinton—Total hogs, 622; select bacon, 216; bacon, 322; butchers, 54; heavies, 3; lights and feeders, 22. Hensall—Total hogs, 275; select bacon, 90; bacon, 148; butchers, 25; heavies, 1 Huron Co. Locals—,Total hogs, 2739; select bacon, 815; bacon, 1070; butchers, 136; heavies, 21; lights and feeders, 34. Huron County—Total hogs, 6306; select bacon, 1921;, bacon, 3556; but- chers, 541; heavies, 38; extra heavies, 49; lights and feeders, 75. PIGS AND COWS FOR CORAL ISLES Fifty two Canadian baby pigs -- one for each week in the year --left Montreal recently by the Canadian National freighter "Cornwallis" for sunny Bermuda, which consists of 365 coral islands—one for each day in the year. Thirty head of cattle left by the same freighter for Bermuda. The piglets were nourished "courtesy of the cows" and the cows were fed hay `courtesy of the crew." "A bon voyage was had by all" 1 CROP REPORT General Threshing operations • have been practically. • completed in :'Manitoba and the Southern areas of Saskat, ehewan and Alberta, but considerable grain is unthreshed in the Northern districts of the latter two Provinces.' Rains have delayed operations and caused sono lowering ofgrades, but .have improvdd soil conditions and pastures. •In Quebec a good crop of ensilage corn has been harvested and root crops generally are good. In Ontario the ensilage corn crop is slightly below average, the apple crop good, and the tobacco yield slightly less than average. In the Maritime Provinces the apple crop is heavy and of good quality. Other crops promise well. In British CoI- umbia wet weather has adversely af- fected crops in most districts and the threshing of grain has not yet been completed, the yield of which is es- timated at 80 per cent. of average.., Province of Ontario General rains throughout the Pro= vine have improved conditions for ploughing and facilitated fall wheat seeding operations, which are pro- gressing satisafctorily with indica- tions of an increased acreage of from 25 per cent to 50 per cent over that sown in '1932. Grass pastures have shown marked improvement and are now in fairly good condition. Grapes are being cut and marketed in large quantities, wineries are pay- ing $40 a ton for bulk grapes. Har- vesting of a slightly less than aver. age tobacco crop is practically Erna ished. Due to less favourable grow- ing conditions, the quality generally is not quite equal to that of last year. Why Milk Cooling is Necessary (Experimental Farms Note) Nutritional authorities have pro- claimed milk to be "the most nearly perfect food" for human beings. It is likewise an ideal food for numer, ons species of bacteria which, harm- less in themselves, are able to grow in and spoil the flavour of the milk. While care and cleanliness in milk- ing and subsequent handling will keep down the number of bacteria in the milk to a minimum, there will always be a small number present as it leaves the udder. If the number always remained the same as when the milk is first drawn into the pail, there would :be little need to worry over spoilage. But unfortunately for the dairyman, bacteria are able to nmultiply at an enormous rate, Under favourable conditions some species are able to double their numbers every ,hall hour, so that one bacterial cell at the start would increase to 1.024 cells at the end of ten hours! When we remember that the milk delivered to the city house- wife is generally at least thirty -sly hours old, the importance of pre- venting bacterial growth is obvious. To check the growth of bacteria, milk must be cooled promptly to a suitable temperature. Promptness of cooling is of value in conserving the so-called "germicidal property" of the milk, as experiments conduct- ed by the Division of Bacteriology, Central Experimental Farm, have demonstrated. This simply means that where milk is cooled without de- lay, and held at a temperature high enough for moderate growth of bac- teria to take place, the rate of growth will be much slower than if cooling had been delayed. Cooling to a low enough temperature simply means making conditions so unfav- ourable that the milk -souring bacter- ia will be unable to grow, This limit is reached at about 45 degrees F., henee the efficient dairyman strives to cool the milk to Below this temperature and to keep it there at all times. Details of improved me- thods for the cooling . of milk, con- struction of insulated cooling tanks. etc., are given in Bulletin No. 165 "Cooling Milk on the Farm," which may be obtained from the Publica- tions Branch, Department of Agri- culture, Ottawa. SCREEN WRITERS VISIT CANADA FOR MATERIAL r,. - In search of material for a screen play to be written around the early days of trading in Canada, Peter Freuehen of Denmark and Greenland, arctic explorer, trader and author, and C. M. Nelson, scenario writer of Hollywood, recently boarded a Canadian National train for The Pas, where after a few days spent in the! northern frontier town, they pro, seeded to Churchill and later to York Factory and Cumberland House in their search or atmosphere. Moose Factory on James Bay may also be visited. 11Ir. Freuchen is the author of "The Eskimo," a book describing the life and ways of the Eskimo people which has been filmed and will be released within the next two months. WHAT OTHER FA R M ER S NEWSPAPERS. ARE SAYING posed "True small BANISHING DITCHES The new policy of the Ontario highways department to have the ditches along the fence instead of along the pavement, is being carried out in this district and is noticeably a great advancement over the old idea. Deep yawning ditches on right and 'left have been a frequent cause of accident and have not bleen easy on drivers' nerves, The new ar- rangement should add not only to the safety but the pleasure of driv- ing. This new engineering idea was first announced in the province a- bout a year' ago :by the deputy .min- ister of highways in speaking to the St, Marys. Rotary Club. It is surely a sensible and much-needed change. Marys Journal -Argus. lteantesae MR. HEPBURN MIGHT TAKE NOTE Canada has no more thoughtful public man than Hon. W. D. Euler. He is a real student of public af. fairs. The address he gave to the London Kiwanis Club was an exceed- ingly clear exposition of the' causes of the depression, with suggestions as to remedies, although Mr. Euler, was not dogmatic in his proposals. There were, as he stated, three al- ternatives, Fasism, which was des- potism; Socialism, with some of whose tenents he agreed, and a re- form of the democratic system of government. Most thougihtful peo- ple will agree with him that if dem- ocracy is to survive then there will have to be changes that will remove the fear of unemployment and make for a better distribution of wealth. Unlike other Ontario Liberals. such as Mitchell F. Hepburn and Hon. James Malcolm, he is not an enthusiast for the NRA. It can only succeed, as Mr. Euler says, by the 'United States isolating itself. He a- greed with Rt. Hon. R. B. Bennett that export business cannot be ex- tended in world competition under the NRA codes. The Roosevelt pian will result in the United States building a wall ai'ound itself against the rest of the world. As long as the NRA is in force he could see no possibly of trade with other nations, While the Republic is one of the most self-contained countries in the world, yet it is hard to see how it can live to itself and pull itself out by its own biootstraps, Mr. Euler could not see the succeessful out- come of the Roosevelt experiment. Mr. Hepburn, who would have Canada rush in behind the Roosevelt band wagon, might take note of the views of his fellow Liberal —London Free Press. Oatat3310111 A. FISH STORY It's getting a little late in the sea- son for fish stories. No doubt many an angler would have told this one earlier had he been in a. position to do so. However, the lot of being the lucky angler foil to Councillor Al. Maynard, who Friday afternoon made a record catch and for a day or two proudly displayed a four and a half pound black bass caught in the harbour. This is the first catch of its kind for several years and any- one who has ever hooked a bass knows what kind of a fight the fish can put up. However, with such a beauty on his line the councillor ex- ercised considerable patience, 'at the same time displaying ability to land the fish. —Kincardine Review -Reporter. eatintisswe LAW OBSERVERS NEED HAVE NO FEAR The situation in Stratford is dif- ficult enough for both employers and employees without the interfer- ence of outside agitators. It is charged by those who know that the latter have :created just as much re- sentment and ill will as the sending of the troops to the city to prevent riotous demonstrations, and protect life and property. The law is de- signed to be "a terror to evil doers," and both the provincial police and the troops are there to protect citi- zens from disorder, riot and injury to life and property, They are the friends of the strikers just as much as they are of other citizens. Those who obey the law have nothing to fear front either the police or the troops.—tBr'antford Expositor. PAVING COMPLETED The paving of the highway be- tween Listowel and Atwood was completed on Tuesday of last week. There is still a great deal of work to be done before the highway will be finished, as several bridges will have to be fixed and the ten -foot shoulders, •on either side leveled up. It is ;just possible that some opening ceremony will be held at Atwood in the near future. 1 .--1VMitcheIl Advocate. CANADIAN AUTUMNS What can be more invigorating or mord beautiful than a fine fall 'Can- adian day. 'As the leaves turn color and the bush throughout this section presents a picture which defies the artist's brush, we realize that it is good to be alive and enjoy the nat- ural beauty that surrounds us. Many people, most all o$ us, are desirious of travelling far off that we may see more of the beauty spots of the world, but we should be most thankful that the autumn splendor which this district affords is at our disposal. The rioii of color that the eye be- holds on every turn' throughout this district is magnificent and as we live among it we do not really apprecia, ate it as we should. --Wingham Advance -Times. LARGE MAPLE, LEAF A young maple tree, we do not know its variety or origin, growing in front of the editor's home, has large leaves. One of them fell the other day It measured 13 .inches from the base of the stalk to the point of the leaf, and 11 inches a- cross at the widest point. They grow larger maple leaves in British Col- umbia. Many years ago we had sew eral specimens sent us. 'But 13 by 11 seems large for Ontario, —Mt. Forest 'Confederate. ,asMllMene TROOPS AT STRATFORD AN INSURANCE OF PEACE Peace and protection or strife and destruction. Between these poles at Stratford stand the troops. Before the two companies of the Royal Canadian Regiment were or- dered to Stratford there was rioting and the lives of citizens and police officers were in clanger. Since the arrival of the soldiers there has been peace and safety pending the settle- ment of the industrial dispute be- tween furniture manufacturers and their employes. The mere presence of troops in Stratford armories has brought order where hitherto there had been disorder. The police found their forces inadequate. to quell the rioting at the Swift -Canadian Co. warehouse, and the only reinforce- ments they could call on were the troops who were brought in, not to supplant them but to assist them. To be logical, those who denonnee the calling of the troops should also de- mand the withdrawal of the police, If any of the strikers wish to go back to work they may do so now, secure in the knowledge that they will be adequately protected against mob violence of their fellows—and the attempts at sabotage of freight cars, and threats of physical injury indicates that this has not been im- probable, These are realities which cannot be forgotten by anyone who will. look squarely at the facts. Lt. -Cel. Langford and his soldiers are not concerned about the terms of the strike settlement. They have not interfered with the strike at all. They are there to -see that no physi- cal strife takes place and no one can quibble over thati Arrival of the troops quietened a situation which was dangerous. In keeping them in Stratford until all danger is over, the authorities will have the support of every intelligent Canadian—Toronto Telegram. DOINGS IN THE SCOUT WORLD .The Swastika Not "Pure German" Not the least of the inconsisten- cies of the fervid Nazi super -nat- ionalism that would cast out' of Ger- many all that is not "pure German- ic" in origin is the "Swastika" em- blem, adopted as the symbol of Ten tonic purity and superiority. For the Swastika --the cross with the left - turn arms is probably the oldest symbol of which there is historic re- cord. Long before the time of Christ it was used by the Chinese, the Greeks, the Hindus and the Arabs of north- ern Africa. It also was used in pot- tery designs by North American Ind- ians. The word "Swastika" is ancient Sanscrit, and means "Be well!" or "Good luck!" In Canada the•badge has been us- ed for many years by the Boy Scouts as a "Thanks Badge," for presenting to those who have rendered the Scouts some important service. Following disturbances in Toronto resulting from the carrying of the Nazi emblem demonstrators, the question was raised as to whether the wearing of the Scout Swastika should he continued. Dominion Scout Head- quarters takes the position that the badge should not be taken down by those entitled to wear it, but that in case of questioning, the significanee of the "Thanks Badge" should be e explained, particularly the superior - miniature Scout Badge—the North" paint wird the two five -point stars representing the 10 Scout Laws. eritsaaas "Baden-Powell Road" During the summer's "goodwill' cruise" visit of British Scout and Guide leaders to Falange, Lithuania, Lord Baden-Powell opened a new road named after hint, Two thous- and Lithuanian Scouts and :Guides had gathered for the occasion. Esthonian Torch Procession for B. -P. A torchlight procession through the streets of Revel to the stadium and a great camp -fire was the Es- thonian welcome extended Lord and Lady B, -P.°' and British Scout and Guide leaders during a goodwill sum- mer cruise' round the Baltic ports. HURON AUDITORS TO COME UP FOR TRIAL NOV. STH On Monday afternoon in county court at Goderich, R. Higgins of Hen- sel!, and William Booth, of Wino. - ham, 1932 County of Huron auditors, charged with conspiracy and bribery, appeared before Judge Costello for election. Trial dates were fixed foe November 8th and 9th for the hear- ing of two of three charges, those of conspiracy and bribery, by his honor with a jury. The third charge, that of being an agent of the county did accept a bribe, is without the jur- isdiction of the county court and will be on the docket of the assizes, which convene here on October 31st. It is understood, however, that an application will be made at the as- size court to have the case traversed awaiting the outcome of the other two charges. In their argument, counsel for the accused intimated that the plea of Higgins and Booth would be not guil- ty and that at least two days would be, necessary for the trials. It is alleged that Messrs. Higgins and Booth in 1932 conspired with and accepted a bribe from Gordon Young. former county treasurer, now serving a prison term for theft, to falsify the county books and to conceal in- formation. The former treasurer 10 expected to be the chief crown wit- ness. Bail in the sum of $3,000 each was renewed Appeal Sentences The attorney -general of Ontario has filed notice at Osgoode Hall of an appeal against sentences imposed by Magistrate C. A. Reid of Gode- rich, upon Gordon Young, former employee of the County of Huron. Young was convicted of theft of some $5,000 fz'onm the county- while in its employ from 1928 to 1933, 'of destroying and mutilating books in his possession and of conspiring with two other persons to defraud. Magistrate Reid imposed concur- rent sentences on Young of 12 months determinate and six months indeterminate. These sentences the attorney -general contends are "whol- ly inadequate." NEWS OF HAPPENINGS IN THE COUNTY AND DISTRICT GOODRICH: For the third conse- cutive time, there will not be a criminal docket at the Fall Assizes here, slated for Oct, 31. The two cases set down for hearing will be tried in County Court without a jury. So far there are four civil cases, two jury and two non -.jury, listed. It is expected that Mr. Justice Hope, new appointee to the Supreme Court Bench ,will preside. teerlianina WROXETER: After an illness of several weeks' duration, Mrs. Wil- liam Patterson died at her home here Saturday afternoon. She was 50 years of age and a lifelong resident of the village. Her maiden name was Victoria Simmons, the younger daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simmons. Deceased was a member of the United Church and also took part in the work of the Women's Institute. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mabel, and a son, Charles, also four broth- ers, John Simmons, of Brussels; Charles, of Howick; George, of Wingham, and Rev, Byron Simmons, of Jarvis. After a private service at the home a public funeral servtee was . held in the United Church Monday afternoon, the Rev. W.Finlay offi- ciating. Interment was made in the Wroxeter cemetery. GODER.ICH: Death last week re- moved one of Goderich's highly es- teemed citizens in the person of E- liza McCullough, widow of Jonathan Miller, widely known as a hotelkeep- er in Goderich and Carlow a quarter of a century ago. Mrs. Miller was ill but a few days, having been -re- moved to . Alexandra Hosiptal the Saturday before her death. Deceas d was born at Taylor's Corners, the daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Jelin 1VIcOiillough; and was in her 82nd year. She is the last member of a family of 11. Since her hus- band's death she had lived in Godo, rich . Mrs Miller was an energetic and devout member of St. George's Anglican ,Church, of the W. A. and ' St. George's Guild. For many years• she had been a deeply interested' member of the WToimmen's Institute. The funeral' was held on Friday from+ • the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Char- Ies Fisher, Trafalgar street, to St. George's Church at 2.30 p.m., where • the service was conducted -By y the r rector, "Rev, J. N. H. Mill's. Inter- ment in the family' plot in Maitland' Cemetery. GOODRICH: Before the special'' examiner inquiring into Huron Coun- ty finances on Thursday 1'. Roy Pat- terson, county • engineer, was ques— tioned regarding checks issued by the former treasurer, now under sentence, on county highways ac-- eount, and 'converted to his, Young's, own account. The witness :could ' throw no light on the matter. Ques- tioned further Mr. Patterson recall- ed that J. H. Tayloz', Bank of Com, merce manager, told him some time • in 1982 that he (Taylor) had spoken • to Warden Rader about suspicious transactions on the part of Young. Some time ago the bank manager testified that he had spoken to War- den Rader regarding checks of $200 ' and $300 which Young Siad drawn on the county account and deposited the proceeds in his own, but Rader, in • his testimony, stated repeatedly he could not remember tide transaction, although he had a vague recollection of the banker saying something a- bout an overdraft, C TIENSALL: A children's service was held in St. Paul's Anglican Church on Sunday when -a very help- ful address was given by Capt. Mor-. ris. A duet was also nicely rendered by Misses Mary Goodwin and Marion Drummond. At the evening service the young people particularly were addreessd by Capt. Morris, who stressed the doctrines of the church, baptism and the Lord's supper, and called upon the young people of the Anglican church to became well versed in all that pertained to the Church and to become good Ioyal members, firer in their conviction and love for the Anglican Church. Miss Grace Stone and Mrs. J. Varley contributed a duet. Three young men of the congregation, Robert and John Varley and J. Wilson, assisted Capt. Mor!rs in the opening part of the service. oassitszae HENSALL: At the United Church on Sunday Rev. Mr. Gardiner, pastor of the United church, Londesboro, delivered a very fine discourse on the text, "Thy Kingdom Come," and stressed how Christians should do all in their power to bring about the coming of the Kingdom in its fullest and real sense. He gave figures to show the very small ratio given for the advancement of the Kingdom compared with that spent in luxuries. Mrs. George Hess sang the solo part in the anthem. There was no ser. vice in the evening owing to anni- versary services in the sister charge of Chiselhurst where the Rev. Mr. Gardener was the preacher. teasamanar BLYDH: On Friday evening the Media Club of Queen St. United ' Church with their wives and friends met fol' a social time in the school= room, They had as their guests sev- eral who assisted in the Minstrel show recently. Several orchestra selections were given,' followed by community singing. A, solo was sung by Jack McElroy, also a piano duet by Mrs, Philp and Mrs McElroy. The address of the evening was giv- en by Dr. W. J. Milne, who gave an • excellent description of the Century • of Progress Exposition being held at Chicago. He also discussed topics of health as gleaned from his recent' visits to the Exposition. The thanks of the meeting was tendered the doctor by Rev. Mr. BuelI and Mrs. Shackleton. Contests 'were conducted' after which refreshments were sezw- ed by the boys of the orchestra. CANADIAN ONION EXCELS IN BRITISH GUIANA Canada outdid all other 'countries - in the ,export of onions into the South American colony of British -• Guiana during the months of Jan- uary and February of this year and' the trend continued later, according to official figures compiled recently. In all there were 214,366 pounds of ' onions imported there, of which 135,. 285 pounds came from Canada. For- . tnerly the figures presented an op-, posite figure, with Holland leading. The change is ascribed to the quality' of the Canadian onion, the intra Empire understanding and the ,en- terprise of Canadian National Steam- ships, which co-operated with ship- pers hippers in securing the British Guianar market.