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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1938-09-22, Page 4PAGE 4 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURS.,SEPT. 22, 1938, Ready To Wear Deparment SPECIALS A host of patterns and styles to choose from. Smart new :silks, Crepes, and Cottons, Popular Prices, A grand selection. of sum,' fall dresses. New patterns, new styles, ii: serviceable fabrics. 3.95 & 4.95 Ladies Long Sleeve House D;, esses Figured wrapperette Sizes 38-44 Wool Faille Skirts Sizes 14-20 • $1.98 neat style with zippered fastening at waist A. T. COOPER. Phone: 36w Main Store, •36j ;Second Floor NE - is the time to prepare your system for the shocks it is sure to receive from, wet fall weather and cold winter weather— just around the corner. We cannot advise you too strongly to start nor: to build up your resistance to avoid coughs and colds by taking PARKE DAVIS HALIVER OIL CAPSULES or PARKE DAVIS NATOLA CAPSULE This is not just a sales talk but good sound advice, you will be glad if you take it. W. S. N. NUMB PNM. 8.. CLINTON, ONT. PHONE 61. T•HE FARMER'S CHOICE HAUGH Big 88 Triple Stitched OVERALLS ` TOUGH * TRIPLE -STITCHED a. DURABLE * REINFORCED * COMFORTABLE ,i. GUARANTEED Reasonably Priced DAVIS & HERMAN CLEANING, PRESSING AND REPAIRING OBITUARY George W. Hesselwood George W. Hesselwood, a native of Goderieh township, who for the past six years has lived retired in Lon- desboro, Tues- day. tied at hishome on 7ues- day. Ile had been in failing health for some time. The deceased was a son; of the late Matthew Hesselwood and Mary Ann Rutledge and was born February 23, 1858 on the home farm, Base Line Goderieh, township where he liv- ed until he retired six . years ago when he moved to Londesboro. Mr. Hesselwood was 0 liberal in polities and Methodist, later United Church, in religion. He was unmarried. Surviving are three brothers, John and James of Mullett township, Thos. at Dauphin, Manitoba; four sisters, Mrs.. James', Collinson,. Blyth; Mrs, Robert Bean, Carlow; Mrs. II, B, Medd; Trowbridge, and Mr. John Melville, -Londesboro. The funeral service will be held in Burns' Church this afternoon, com- mencing at 2.30, Interment in Burns' Cemetery. .11111.1 PORTER'S. HILL On Sunday September 25th there will be no service at Grace church, but on Sunday, October 2nd there will be regular service. Rev. R. M. .Gale is expected home by that date. On Sunday, October 30th anniver- sary services will be held in Grace 'United Church when Rev. Gardiner, Egmondville, will have charge of the services, morning and evening, Mrs. Bert Cox who hasbeen ill, for a speedy. recovery. , for some time is not improving as well as we would like to see. Recent visitors at J. S. Lockhart's were Mr. and Mrs. John. McConnell and two daughters, Shirley and Joyce of Dundalk; Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Burnsides, Brantford. Mrs; 3. 12. Corbett wha has spent the last two weeks with het daughter has returned `.to her home, Mrs. Reg. Fuller is still confined to the Goderieh hospital, friends wish Soil Conservation Edhibit At 'Western' Fair The University ofWesternOntario is to be congratulated upon its. dis- play at Western Fair. That the public is interested in educational subjects was shown by -the crowds continually found examining the university dis- play. It was a practical display Which showed how the university is of real value to the life of Western Ontario. C'onservation,, for .example. is today a live problem in; Canada and the demonstration of haw soil is eroded and floods follow the destrnc- of trees and unproper farming was shown in a striking exhibit h charge of Professor Detwiller, a gentleman who knows whereof he speaks for he has made an intensive study of flood conditions and problems both in Can- ada and the United .States: The exhibit was of particular edu- cational value, and being simple in design, was easily' understood as the professor outlined the various simple methods by which floods could be partially controlled largely by proper farming in regard to rotation of crop, planting across the rolling land iustead of up and down, and in the planting of trees. Laid out in the form of a typical farm with rolling hills and valleys, some of which was planted with small trees and pasture land, an average farm had been reduced to a small area. Suspended over this were water pipes to release moisture in much the same manner as a =inlet', As the moisture fele on' the different areas it was seen how readily the best soil was washed down into the valley from a bare hill as compared with.a similiar piece of land in good sod. On another hill small trees. had been planted in rows following the general contour of the hill. A similiar area was planted horizont ally and again the lessened runoff was' evident in this method of plant- ing.- Qn the average farm however it is not convenient to plant large fields in trees or leave them in so() from • year t year, but where a sod o re field is ploughed under and the soil 'kept open erosion is to some wee tent halted. Nor is it a good plan to leave a field in sod for a num- ber of years Allowing it to run out. This was demonstrated by • two lycimeters ,containing samples of sod. The one was a good thick crop, the other might be termed "poverty grass." Over these the effect of moisture was demonstrated and the drainage given by the roots of the one containing the heavy sod amply demonstrated the benefit of a good crop; The professor stated that he did not think the planting of trees isthe solution to soil erosion and flood control, although it is of, course help- ed by the planting of trees in waste areas. Where the soil is required for farming purposes however the farm- er can do much to save his best soil by sowing across the rolling field rather than up and down. This system of small ridges -tends to set up small dams to hold back the flow of water and the root systems . pro- vide a measure of drainage. Crop rotation is also 'essential as the decaying matter keeps the soil open in addition to providing chemical materials and thus tends to control the usual rainfall from washing away the best topsoil. It was his firm belief that if the farmers in the Grand ltiver area would adopt this system of farming it would be a decided help in pre- venting flood damage and the system is also practicableon any farm in Western Ontario. John W. Watkins Mr. John 'Watkins, one of Clinton's best known citizens died very sudden- ly yesterday. death being attributed to: a heart condition. . He, was in his 71st year, A son of the late Henry Watkins and. Mary Beacom, he was born in Summerhill where he spent his earlier years, As a young man he followed the trade of carpenter andspent sev- eral years with the G.N.R. in that capacity with the bridge and building department. His' work carried him to various parts of the country and about forty years ago- he settled in Clinton where he resided until his death. A number of years ago he started a service station business here. It was while he -was relieving his son during the noon hour that he was stricken. Me. Watkins was a popular mem- ber of the Orange Lodge. He was also a member of the . Ancient Order of Foresters. In religion he a was an Anglican. The deceased was. twice married. First to Sarah Brown, of Londesboro, who xlied five years later. Surviving besides, hid wife,; formerly Marti1a Aurelia Jenkins, are two sons, Harry and William, Clinton; four daughters, Mrs. J. Grassford, Chatham; Mrs. Wallace Powell, Seaforth; Mrs. Frank Brant, Mount Forest and Miss Mary! Watkins, Toronto. One brother, Rob- ert of Summerhill and two sisters Miss Sadie Watkins, Clinton, and Mr's'. Jennie Cosens, Flint, Michigan also survive. There are six grand- children. The funeral service will be held at his late residence, Mary street, on Saturday afternoon, commencing at 2 o'clock. Rev. K. McGoun will of- ficiate. Interment will take place in Clinton Cemetery. George Josling . George Joshing a resident of Clhtton for the past seven years died in Clin- ton hospital yesterday following a short illness. He was hi his 89th year. Born in Ilay township, he was a son of the late Henry jesting and Frances Reynolds. Practically his entire lifetime had ,been spent in farming. He farmed in Manitoba for fifty-two years prior to moving to 'Clinton. seven years ago to make his home with his sister, Mrs. T. J. Managhan. Mr. Joslingwas unmar- ried and preferred to take little part in public, : affairs, but devoted' his time to his lifework. He is survived by three brothers, John, Clinton; Charles, Hullett, and Henry, of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. T. J. Managhan and Mrs, John Pick- et e, Clinton, The funeral service will be held: at the home of his sister, Mrs. Thomas J. Managhan, Victoria, street, tomor- row afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. G. G. Burton will conduct the service. The pallbearers will be nephews of the deceased: William Pickett, Henry Pickett, Elgin Jesting, Charles Jes- ting, Clarence Managhan and W. E. Managhan. Interment in Clinton' Cemetery. REFUSE BLAMED FOR. GODRRICH FIRE Considerable damage by smoke and water was done in the basement' of Gutt's Variety Store on the Square on Thursday afternoon, when fire broke out. It is believed debris from a bonfire at the rear of the store was blown into the open door of the basement and 'started the fire. Some of the steel( was destroyed but most damage was done by water and smoke. Thick clouds of smoke filled the store and apartment above, and penetrated through the stone found- ation into J. H. Lander's drug store and apartments above it. Everything was black with smoke, Mr. Lander said, and the wallpaper in the apart- ment was blackened. The fire brigade responded and fortunately was successful in keep- ing elle blaze prom; spreading. A north wind was blowing and the burning particles were believed car- ried by it into the basement of the store. f .L,:., Government Restricted Area Plan for Eradication of 'Bovine Tuberculosis Huron County farmersareto be given the opportunity of voting in favour or against the Federal Gov- ernment Restricted Area Plan, for the eradication of Bovine Tuberculos- is, from every cattle held in the en- tire. county.. During the Joie session, the Hur.•- on. County Council endorsed the Flan and suggested that the Agricultural Representative hold a series of edu- cational meetings to acquaint the cattle owners -with the rules and reg- ulations of the Restricted Area Plan, On September 7th a meeting of the Agricultural Committee of the Huron County Council was held is Clinton, and''this ineeting authorized the new- ly appointed Agricultural Represent- ative, Mr. James. C. Shearer, to hold the meetings mentioned above, in October and November of this year to give every farmer the opportun- ity of attending• a meeting neat his hone. The Aclvisory Agricultural Committee, with the Agricultural Representative ,co-operating] have arranged for thirty-five meetings throughout every Township. At each meeting the Restricted Area Plan will be discussed both pro and con. Questions will be invited from the audience so that there will be no misunderstanding on the reg- ulations. If the meeting approves,. two canvassers evil be appointed for each school section to canvas the cat- tle -owners for their 'signatures on the petition. Briefly the Restricted Area Plan is as follows: There must be 66 2-3 go of the cattle owners from Huron County pledged by signatures on the petition before the Federal Govern- ment will commence the test. All cattle must be given the serum test for Tuberculosis symptoms. Animals that show reaction to the test must be sent to the packing houses for slaughter. Compensation is paid for both grades and pure-breds with a gradesand 4 . for 'n m of 0 00 maximum $ 3100.00 for pure-breds. In addition the owner receives the carcass value from the Packing Company. No cattle from unrestricted area can be brought into the County unti they have been tested and found free of tuberculosis, with the exception of feeder, steers and heifers which can be brodght in under license and kep isolated until tested. Any reacto • shall be promptly removed fo • slaughter and compensation shall be paid. It may not be generally known but since July 1st of this year all cattle shipped to the U.S.A., except for im- mediate slaughter, are required to have been tested for tuberculosis, o• must have come from a Restricted Area. In addition Great Britain is embarking on a Tuberculosis eradica- tion policy costing the Government over 33,000,000 yearly. OF ti DA DAUGHTERPIONEER FAMILY CELEBRATES 92nd BIRTHDAY On Monday, September 5th, Mrs. Ross Scott, Brueefield entertained in honor of her aunt, Mrs. E. A, Nevin, of Hamilton, on the 92nd anniver- sary of her birthday. Mrs. Nevin, who is a daughter of the late John and Mrs, Rattenbury, was born in Tuckersmith on September '5, 1846, on the farm on the London Road now owned" by Mr. Roy Tyndall. When ten years of age she moved along with her parents, sisters and brother, to Brucefield, where she liv- ed for a good many years. Latterly she has resided in Hamilton with, her daughter, Mrs. E6. F. Simpson, Her eldest daughter, Mrs.,,J. B. Jamieson, resides in Montreal She has five grandchildren and six greatgrand- children. Her father, John Ratter- bury, a native of Devonshire, Eng- land, was the first mail carrier be- tween Goderich and London, making the trip on horseback. SISLLS IJUSINPSS LEAVING FOR CALIFORNIA Mr. F. L. Grieve has disposed of his business at Grand Bend, includ- ing his drug store and residence to Mr. Wen. McLaren of Kirkland Lake, a native of Owen Sound, Mr. Mc- Laren has already taken possession and Mr. and Mrs. Grieve, Helen and Jean.,will leave' shortly for California where they will make their home at Santa Monica in future. Mr. and Mrs. Grieve and family have spent the past few winters there. In 1930 Mr. Grieve . took over thedrug store' at Grand Bend and during :the Me- mel, months he did a splendid busi- nesse—Exeter Times'- Advocate. Home and School Conference An interesting programme has been arranged for the Home and. School Regional Conference for the counties of Huron, Perth, Waterloo, and Wellington, to be held in Strat- ford on Friday, September 30th, at 2 pan. and 7.30. The ,meetings will be held in the Auditorium of Stratford Normal School. The afternoon session will be devoted to short talks, followed by discussion on various phases of Home and School work. Central 'Home and School Club Coderich, will deal with programme planning' from the urban viewpoint and Shipka will present the rura viewpoint. Kitchener will lead th discussion on Home Science, and Stratford will dealwith the work of and School committee. home a e i In the evening, Dr. Martyr; Principe of Stratford Normal school, evil speak on "The wider area of Admin istration", a subject of special in tercet to rural trusteees and Horne and school workers. An inspector will be provided by the department of Education to speak on "The' new course of studies for grades 7 and 8" Home and School ' members bre urged to make a special' effort to attend these meetings, and a cord- ial invitation is extended to all teachers to attend the evening meeting even if they are not Home and School members. United Church W. M. S. Conference at Walton The Sectional Convention of the Centre Section .of the Huron, Presby-. terial Society of the United Church was 'held in Walton United Church on Tuesday, September 13th. Mrs. R. E. McKenzie, vice president, pre- sided. The morning session opened by singing of the Doxology follow- ed by prayer, Hymn 416 was sung The Bible Reading, Rev. 3:19-22,was taken' by a member' of Moncr'ieff Auxiliary followed by prayer by Mas. McVittie of Burn's Auxiliary. Mrs. Cumming of Walton then wel- comed the delegates and visitors and Mrs, Clase, Seaforth, replied urging all to put forth ,during the remainder of the year a real effort to increase membership and giving. Committees were appointed as fol - Seil Your Grain For Over $2.00 Per Cwt. HOW BY FEEDING IT IN BALANCED RATIONS Grain sold as animal product sells for much more than it does as Grain. LET'S LOOK AT HOGS (1) When fed only Grain - the Old Way. 550 lbs. of Grain produces 100 the, of live hog At 8c lb. for hogs the grain is worth; - 100 lbs, Hog @ 8e lb. — $1.46' Cwt. 550 lbs. Grain (2) When fed Shur -Gain and Grain — —the Modern Way. 325 lbs. of Grain, plus 25 - Ibs. of SHUR-GAIN Hog Concentrate produces the same 100 lbs. of live hog Produced by 550 lbs. of grain alone. At $c Ib., 100 lbs. live hog nets 38.00 Less cost of 25 lbs. SHUR-GAIN @ 2%c .69 325 lbs. Grain returns 7.31 And so the Grain is w Orth 37.31 325 Some Shur -Gain feeders are receiving even better results than above. 32.23 Cwt. Enquire for New Low Prices on Concentrates and Mashes. t Clinton Feed Mill lows: secretary, Mrs. J. P. Manning, movement and broadcasted t towns n3 Londesboro; resolution and courtesy land cities such messages as: stand committee, Mrs. Menzies, Londes- straight; think straight; live straight born, Mrs. Close, Seaforth, Mrs. Bur- and .Go the second mile. ton, Clinton; finance committee, Miss Milne, Blyth, Miss Young, Londes- boro, Mrs. Davidson, Walton, This doctrine went through the land. Many young people took it up. Schools of the compound are The Roll call of the Auxiliaries training schools for girls who in was in charge of Miss C. Christie, turn go home to improve their sur - Exeter. Each .of the fifteen auxil- soundings there, then go out to sur- taries of the section responded with rounding ,villages teaching others. interesting and encouraging reports. Bible women and preachers are the Most of them showed an increase products of such schools. Mrs. in giving over last year. The Study Struthers also showed posters on Book is used in every auxiliary and foot binding, also cleanliness, sanita- special speakers are brought in for tion, vaccination, well-balanced meals, special meetings. !correct posture and sleeping habits, In the absence of Mrs. Brock, Miss fresh air and play such a might be Christie also called the Roll of the seen in our Canadian schools. Some Mission Circles. There are three in beautiful hand work of Chinese wom- this Section and all showed real int- en was also on display. Her address crest in mission work—the difficulty 'closed with the challenge "Inasmuch being the removal from rural com- as ye have done it unto one of the enmities of girls of this age. All Least of these ye have done it unto use the Study Book and also do a me." great deal of practical work in mak-1 Miss Young, Christian Stewardship ing of layettes, quilts etc. ISeeretary then addressed the meet - There is only one Evening Auxil-.ing briefly on that subject. She said, iary—Seaforth—which is doing es- "The principles of Christian Steward- cellent work locally as wu ell as ot slli i wee the underlying principles the mission field. - ,of Christian living. The greatest Mrs. R. E. McI{enzie then called, temptation a Christian faces is the Mission Band roll. Seven bands stewardship of money." responded. Nearly all use the Study 1VIrs, Craw of Winthrop then spoke Book; some have radio broadcasts to on Temperance. She asked us to face and from foreign fields; all take'facts scientifically. The infant learns "World Friends." The problem here first to use its arms. Later it walks. is how to interest children of vary-1Then mental development takes ages 5-14, The solution has been place. Life develops the soul. Alcohol found in some bands by having two passes into the blood streauns as pure to four graded classes for the study alcohol. It works the opposite way period. !affecting first self-control, the choice Wesley -Willis, Clinton, has the of right and wrong, the soul --self only C G.I,T. Group, restraint. Secondly It affects the Mrs. Southcott, Exeter, conducted lower parts of the brain—the mental the Baby Band Roll Call, The ideal part such as vision—lastly loeomo- tion is affects—th l is to have a Baby Band.for even, affected—the walking. -in g. 4Ve auxiliary. Through this the mothers know that a man is a menace to the eventually become auxiliary mem- highway when his vision is blurred. hers. !Alcohol is a menace to all the best Mrs. Milne then gave the' things in Iife . MP3 Gardiner, toth Gad ler Presb terra r l- er s Report and appealed the! Y 1 P es auxiliaries to lower their local ex -J+ dent, was the next speaker. She sug- gested that each woman, before she Mrs. Beeehley, literature secretary, seals her missionary envelope, pause briefly reviewed some of the books and count the things she has to be of the Literature department which:thanlfel for, then look at the offer - was a busy place during the noon. ing and ask herself if this is an hour, many of the delegates taking , adequate amount. She else advised advantage of the opportunity of pre- that life membership be given only, curing some of the books and pawn-. to those who are really interested in phlets on display there. ' missionary work, Give it instead to The afternoon session opened by seine special object such as "In Mem'- sieging of Hymns 394 "happy the oriam," hospital cots or support of Horne when Gad is there". The won- a child in school, ship service was conducted by Ont -I Mr, Broadfoot of West China *els aria Street, Clinton, auxiliary follow- then called to the platform and hd ed by prayer by Seaforth auxiliary. I of the conspicuous work in Ile Mrs. R. G. Struthers, of North country of Dr. Victoria Chan. .- China, was then introduced and gave! The report of the Resolutio . 4ad an inspiring address dealing with our, Courtesy Committee was brougli by neighbors in China. She asked that Mrs. Menzies, Londesboro _j{..`" ` our love and sympathy to those in! The following appointments "were the front Lines of the war zone be then made; Delegate to Branch Con- shown. Missionaries who are facing ference, Mrs. Johnston, Varna; to great dangers need our :prayers bad- Finance Committee, Miss ' Young, ly. In her compouind, an area of Londesboro; to Nominating Commit- twenty acres which encloses lospit- tee, Mrs. Ingle, Moncrleff; Mrs. ahs, schools, churches, homes, five Workman Seaforth, 'was nominated thousand refugees are finding food for Vice President to succeed Mrs. and "shelter,` Although most of them Cosens, Clinton, ;who has removed. have brought nothing with them they Asi invitation extended by Ontario are being fed and cared for at a cost Street, Clinton auxiliary tohold the of two cents per day, Compounds sectional meeting' there next year inwar zones are oases of safety. was accepted. During the ;twenty-three years of1 A pleasing pageant wasthen put Mrs. Struthers work in China, great- on by the Walton Mission Band, pore changes have taken place. At that -braying the Work of the different or - time no school girl was seen on the ganizations here, in the Canadian streets; now parents are anxious to West and on foreign fields. have their daughters attencl school. p Hymn 888 "O Master let me walk The leadership p of Madam Chiang, has, with thee" was sung and the bene - greatly g greatly improved the status of wom- diction was pronounced by Rev. Ce anhood. She began the New Life, Cummings, Walton, a Annuai t The Annual Liberal Riding of Huron and for bo1,h Federal Will p .�'oyy Lite al¢o eLing Meeting of the Liberals of the Duron -Perth as constitutedf and Provincial purposes be held in .1l Hensall Friday•evening, Se pt 3Oth. ng, . at 7.30 p.m. BUSINESS—Election of Officers and General. SPEAKERS atm. James Gardiner, Federal Minister of Agriculture. H. W. L. Houck, Vice-chairman, Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario. William H. Golding M. P. .lames Ballantyne M. L. A. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to be present. CHAS. ZWICKER, DR. J. W. SHAW, Pres. Federal Association, Pres. Provincial Association, J. A. MCEWEN, F. FINGLAND, Sec. Federal Association i• Sec, Provincial Association. PORTER'S. HILL On Sunday September 25th there will be no service at Grace church, but on Sunday, October 2nd there will be regular service. Rev. R. M. .Gale is expected home by that date. On Sunday, October 30th anniver- sary services will be held in Grace 'United Church when Rev. Gardiner, Egmondville, will have charge of the services, morning and evening, Mrs. Bert Cox who hasbeen ill, for a speedy. recovery. , for some time is not improving as well as we would like to see. Recent visitors at J. S. Lockhart's were Mr. and Mrs. John. McConnell and two daughters, Shirley and Joyce of Dundalk; Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Burnsides, Brantford. Mrs; 3. 12. Corbett wha has spent the last two weeks with het daughter has returned `.to her home, Mrs. Reg. Fuller is still confined to the Goderieh hospital, friends wish Soil Conservation Edhibit At 'Western' Fair The University ofWesternOntario is to be congratulated upon its. dis- play at Western Fair. That the public is interested in educational subjects was shown by -the crowds continually found examining the university dis- play. It was a practical display Which showed how the university is of real value to the life of Western Ontario. C'onservation,, for .example. is today a live problem in; Canada and the demonstration of haw soil is eroded and floods follow the destrnc- of trees and unproper farming was shown in a striking exhibit h charge of Professor Detwiller, a gentleman who knows whereof he speaks for he has made an intensive study of flood conditions and problems both in Can- ada and the United .States: The exhibit was of particular edu- cational value, and being simple in design, was easily' understood as the professor outlined the various simple methods by which floods could be partially controlled largely by proper farming in regard to rotation of crop, planting across the rolling land iustead of up and down, and in the planting of trees. Laid out in the form of a typical farm with rolling hills and valleys, some of which was planted with small trees and pasture land, an average farm had been reduced to a small area. Suspended over this were water pipes to release moisture in much the same manner as a =inlet', As the moisture fele on' the different areas it was seen how readily the best soil was washed down into the valley from a bare hill as compared with.a similiar piece of land in good sod. On another hill small trees. had been planted in rows following the general contour of the hill. A similiar area was planted horizont ally and again the lessened runoff was' evident in this method of plant- ing.- Qn the average farm however it is not convenient to plant large fields in trees or leave them in so() from • year t year, but where a sod o re field is ploughed under and the soil 'kept open erosion is to some wee tent halted. Nor is it a good plan to leave a field in sod for a num- ber of years Allowing it to run out. This was demonstrated by • two lycimeters ,containing samples of sod. The one was a good thick crop, the other might be termed "poverty grass." Over these the effect of moisture was demonstrated and the drainage given by the roots of the one containing the heavy sod amply demonstrated the benefit of a good crop; The professor stated that he did not think the planting of trees isthe solution to soil erosion and flood control, although it is of, course help- ed by the planting of trees in waste areas. Where the soil is required for farming purposes however the farm- er can do much to save his best soil by sowing across the rolling field rather than up and down. This system of small ridges -tends to set up small dams to hold back the flow of water and the root systems . pro- vide a measure of drainage. Crop rotation is also 'essential as the decaying matter keeps the soil open in addition to providing chemical materials and thus tends to control the usual rainfall from washing away the best topsoil. It was his firm belief that if the farmers in the Grand ltiver area would adopt this system of farming it would be a decided help in pre- venting flood damage and the system is also practicableon any farm in Western Ontario. John W. Watkins Mr. John 'Watkins, one of Clinton's best known citizens died very sudden- ly yesterday. death being attributed to: a heart condition. . He, was in his 71st year, A son of the late Henry Watkins and. Mary Beacom, he was born in Summerhill where he spent his earlier years, As a young man he followed the trade of carpenter andspent sev- eral years with the G.N.R. in that capacity with the bridge and building department. His' work carried him to various parts of the country and about forty years ago- he settled in Clinton where he resided until his death. A number of years ago he started a service station business here. It was while he -was relieving his son during the noon hour that he was stricken. Me. Watkins was a popular mem- ber of the Orange Lodge. He was also a member of the . Ancient Order of Foresters. In religion he a was an Anglican. The deceased was. twice married. First to Sarah Brown, of Londesboro, who xlied five years later. Surviving besides, hid wife,; formerly Marti1a Aurelia Jenkins, are two sons, Harry and William, Clinton; four daughters, Mrs. J. Grassford, Chatham; Mrs. Wallace Powell, Seaforth; Mrs. Frank Brant, Mount Forest and Miss Mary! Watkins, Toronto. One brother, Rob- ert of Summerhill and two sisters Miss Sadie Watkins, Clinton, and Mr's'. Jennie Cosens, Flint, Michigan also survive. There are six grand- children. The funeral service will be held at his late residence, Mary street, on Saturday afternoon, commencing at 2 o'clock. Rev. K. McGoun will of- ficiate. Interment will take place in Clinton Cemetery. George Josling . George Joshing a resident of Clhtton for the past seven years died in Clin- ton hospital yesterday following a short illness. He was hi his 89th year. Born in Ilay township, he was a son of the late Henry jesting and Frances Reynolds. Practically his entire lifetime had ,been spent in farming. He farmed in Manitoba for fifty-two years prior to moving to 'Clinton. seven years ago to make his home with his sister, Mrs. T. J. Managhan. Mr. Joslingwas unmar- ried and preferred to take little part in public, : affairs, but devoted' his time to his lifework. He is survived by three brothers, John, Clinton; Charles, Hullett, and Henry, of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. T. J. Managhan and Mrs, John Pick- et e, Clinton, The funeral service will be held: at the home of his sister, Mrs. Thomas J. Managhan, Victoria, street, tomor- row afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. G. G. Burton will conduct the service. The pallbearers will be nephews of the deceased: William Pickett, Henry Pickett, Elgin Jesting, Charles Jes- ting, Clarence Managhan and W. E. Managhan. Interment in Clinton' Cemetery. REFUSE BLAMED FOR. GODRRICH FIRE Considerable damage by smoke and water was done in the basement' of Gutt's Variety Store on the Square on Thursday afternoon, when fire broke out. It is believed debris from a bonfire at the rear of the store was blown into the open door of the basement and 'started the fire. Some of the steel( was destroyed but most damage was done by water and smoke. Thick clouds of smoke filled the store and apartment above, and penetrated through the stone found- ation into J. H. Lander's drug store and apartments above it. Everything was black with smoke, Mr. Lander said, and the wallpaper in the apart- ment was blackened. The fire brigade responded and fortunately was successful in keep- ing elle blaze prom; spreading. A north wind was blowing and the burning particles were believed car- ried by it into the basement of the store. f .L,:., Government Restricted Area Plan for Eradication of 'Bovine Tuberculosis Huron County farmersareto be given the opportunity of voting in favour or against the Federal Gov- ernment Restricted Area Plan, for the eradication of Bovine Tuberculos- is, from every cattle held in the en- tire. county.. During the Joie session, the Hur.•- on. County Council endorsed the Flan and suggested that the Agricultural Representative hold a series of edu- cational meetings to acquaint the cattle owners -with the rules and reg- ulations of the Restricted Area Plan, On September 7th a meeting of the Agricultural Committee of the Huron County Council was held is Clinton, and''this ineeting authorized the new- ly appointed Agricultural Represent- ative, Mr. James. C. Shearer, to hold the meetings mentioned above, in October and November of this year to give every farmer the opportun- ity of attending• a meeting neat his hone. The Aclvisory Agricultural Committee, with the Agricultural Representative ,co-operating] have arranged for thirty-five meetings throughout every Township. At each meeting the Restricted Area Plan will be discussed both pro and con. Questions will be invited from the audience so that there will be no misunderstanding on the reg- ulations. If the meeting approves,. two canvassers evil be appointed for each school section to canvas the cat- tle -owners for their 'signatures on the petition. Briefly the Restricted Area Plan is as follows: There must be 66 2-3 go of the cattle owners from Huron County pledged by signatures on the petition before the Federal Govern- ment will commence the test. All cattle must be given the serum test for Tuberculosis symptoms. Animals that show reaction to the test must be sent to the packing houses for slaughter. Compensation is paid for both grades and pure-breds with a gradesand 4 . for 'n m of 0 00 maximum $ 3100.00 for pure-breds. In addition the owner receives the carcass value from the Packing Company. No cattle from unrestricted area can be brought into the County unti they have been tested and found free of tuberculosis, with the exception of feeder, steers and heifers which can be brodght in under license and kep isolated until tested. Any reacto • shall be promptly removed fo • slaughter and compensation shall be paid. It may not be generally known but since July 1st of this year all cattle shipped to the U.S.A., except for im- mediate slaughter, are required to have been tested for tuberculosis, o• must have come from a Restricted Area. In addition Great Britain is embarking on a Tuberculosis eradica- tion policy costing the Government over 33,000,000 yearly. OF ti DA DAUGHTERPIONEER FAMILY CELEBRATES 92nd BIRTHDAY On Monday, September 5th, Mrs. Ross Scott, Brueefield entertained in honor of her aunt, Mrs. E. A, Nevin, of Hamilton, on the 92nd anniver- sary of her birthday. Mrs. Nevin, who is a daughter of the late John and Mrs, Rattenbury, was born in Tuckersmith on September '5, 1846, on the farm on the London Road now owned" by Mr. Roy Tyndall. When ten years of age she moved along with her parents, sisters and brother, to Brucefield, where she liv- ed for a good many years. Latterly she has resided in Hamilton with, her daughter, Mrs. E6. F. Simpson, Her eldest daughter, Mrs.,,J. B. Jamieson, resides in Montreal She has five grandchildren and six greatgrand- children. Her father, John Ratter- bury, a native of Devonshire, Eng- land, was the first mail carrier be- tween Goderich and London, making the trip on horseback. SISLLS IJUSINPSS LEAVING FOR CALIFORNIA Mr. F. L. Grieve has disposed of his business at Grand Bend, includ- ing his drug store and residence to Mr. Wen. McLaren of Kirkland Lake, a native of Owen Sound, Mr. Mc- Laren has already taken possession and Mr. and Mrs. Grieve, Helen and Jean.,will leave' shortly for California where they will make their home at Santa Monica in future. Mr. and Mrs. Grieve and family have spent the past few winters there. In 1930 Mr. Grieve . took over thedrug store' at Grand Bend and during :the Me- mel, months he did a splendid busi- nesse—Exeter Times'- Advocate. Home and School Conference An interesting programme has been arranged for the Home and. School Regional Conference for the counties of Huron, Perth, Waterloo, and Wellington, to be held in Strat- ford on Friday, September 30th, at 2 pan. and 7.30. The ,meetings will be held in the Auditorium of Stratford Normal School. The afternoon session will be devoted to short talks, followed by discussion on various phases of Home and School work. Central 'Home and School Club Coderich, will deal with programme planning' from the urban viewpoint and Shipka will present the rura viewpoint. Kitchener will lead th discussion on Home Science, and Stratford will dealwith the work of and School committee. home a e i In the evening, Dr. Martyr; Principe of Stratford Normal school, evil speak on "The wider area of Admin istration", a subject of special in tercet to rural trusteees and Horne and school workers. An inspector will be provided by the department of Education to speak on "The' new course of studies for grades 7 and 8" Home and School ' members bre urged to make a special' effort to attend these meetings, and a cord- ial invitation is extended to all teachers to attend the evening meeting even if they are not Home and School members. United Church W. M. S. Conference at Walton The Sectional Convention of the Centre Section .of the Huron, Presby-. terial Society of the United Church was 'held in Walton United Church on Tuesday, September 13th. Mrs. R. E. McKenzie, vice president, pre- sided. The morning session opened by singing of the Doxology follow- ed by prayer, Hymn 416 was sung The Bible Reading, Rev. 3:19-22,was taken' by a member' of Moncr'ieff Auxiliary followed by prayer by Mas. McVittie of Burn's Auxiliary. Mrs. Cumming of Walton then wel- comed the delegates and visitors and Mrs, Clase, Seaforth, replied urging all to put forth ,during the remainder of the year a real effort to increase membership and giving. Committees were appointed as fol - Seil Your Grain For Over $2.00 Per Cwt. HOW BY FEEDING IT IN BALANCED RATIONS Grain sold as animal product sells for much more than it does as Grain. LET'S LOOK AT HOGS (1) When fed only Grain - the Old Way. 550 lbs. of Grain produces 100 the, of live hog At 8c lb. for hogs the grain is worth; - 100 lbs, Hog @ 8e lb. — $1.46' Cwt. 550 lbs. Grain (2) When fed Shur -Gain and Grain — —the Modern Way. 325 lbs. of Grain, plus 25 - Ibs. of SHUR-GAIN Hog Concentrate produces the same 100 lbs. of live hog Produced by 550 lbs. of grain alone. At $c Ib., 100 lbs. live hog nets 38.00 Less cost of 25 lbs. SHUR-GAIN @ 2%c .69 325 lbs. Grain returns 7.31 And so the Grain is w Orth 37.31 325 Some Shur -Gain feeders are receiving even better results than above. 32.23 Cwt. Enquire for New Low Prices on Concentrates and Mashes. t Clinton Feed Mill lows: secretary, Mrs. J. P. Manning, movement and broadcasted t towns n3 Londesboro; resolution and courtesy land cities such messages as: stand committee, Mrs. Menzies, Londes- straight; think straight; live straight born, Mrs. Close, Seaforth, Mrs. Bur- and .Go the second mile. ton, Clinton; finance committee, Miss Milne, Blyth, Miss Young, Londes- boro, Mrs. Davidson, Walton, This doctrine went through the land. Many young people took it up. Schools of the compound are The Roll call of the Auxiliaries training schools for girls who in was in charge of Miss C. Christie, turn go home to improve their sur - Exeter. Each .of the fifteen auxil- soundings there, then go out to sur- taries of the section responded with rounding ,villages teaching others. interesting and encouraging reports. Bible women and preachers are the Most of them showed an increase products of such schools. Mrs. in giving over last year. The Study Struthers also showed posters on Book is used in every auxiliary and foot binding, also cleanliness, sanita- special speakers are brought in for tion, vaccination, well-balanced meals, special meetings. !correct posture and sleeping habits, In the absence of Mrs. Brock, Miss fresh air and play such a might be Christie also called the Roll of the seen in our Canadian schools. Some Mission Circles. There are three in beautiful hand work of Chinese wom- this Section and all showed real int- en was also on display. Her address crest in mission work—the difficulty 'closed with the challenge "Inasmuch being the removal from rural com- as ye have done it unto one of the enmities of girls of this age. All Least of these ye have done it unto use the Study Book and also do a me." great deal of practical work in mak-1 Miss Young, Christian Stewardship ing of layettes, quilts etc. ISeeretary then addressed the meet - There is only one Evening Auxil-.ing briefly on that subject. She said, iary—Seaforth—which is doing es- "The principles of Christian Steward- cellent work locally as wu ell as ot slli i wee the underlying principles the mission field. - ,of Christian living. The greatest Mrs. R. E. McI{enzie then called, temptation a Christian faces is the Mission Band roll. Seven bands stewardship of money." responded. Nearly all use the Study 1VIrs, Craw of Winthrop then spoke Book; some have radio broadcasts to on Temperance. She asked us to face and from foreign fields; all take'facts scientifically. The infant learns "World Friends." The problem here first to use its arms. Later it walks. is how to interest children of vary-1Then mental development takes ages 5-14, The solution has been place. Life develops the soul. Alcohol found in some bands by having two passes into the blood streauns as pure to four graded classes for the study alcohol. It works the opposite way period. !affecting first self-control, the choice Wesley -Willis, Clinton, has the of right and wrong, the soul --self only C G.I,T. Group, restraint. Secondly It affects the Mrs. Southcott, Exeter, conducted lower parts of the brain—the mental the Baby Band Roll Call, The ideal part such as vision—lastly loeomo- tion is affects—th l is to have a Baby Band.for even, affected—the walking. -in g. 4Ve auxiliary. Through this the mothers know that a man is a menace to the eventually become auxiliary mem- highway when his vision is blurred. hers. !Alcohol is a menace to all the best Mrs. Milne then gave the' things in Iife . MP3 Gardiner, toth Gad ler Presb terra r l- er s Report and appealed the! Y 1 P es auxiliaries to lower their local ex -J+ dent, was the next speaker. She sug- gested that each woman, before she Mrs. Beeehley, literature secretary, seals her missionary envelope, pause briefly reviewed some of the books and count the things she has to be of the Literature department which:thanlfel for, then look at the offer - was a busy place during the noon. ing and ask herself if this is an hour, many of the delegates taking , adequate amount. She else advised advantage of the opportunity of pre- that life membership be given only, curing some of the books and pawn-. to those who are really interested in phlets on display there. ' missionary work, Give it instead to The afternoon session opened by seine special object such as "In Mem'- sieging of Hymns 394 "happy the oriam," hospital cots or support of Horne when Gad is there". The won- a child in school, ship service was conducted by Ont -I Mr, Broadfoot of West China *els aria Street, Clinton, auxiliary follow- then called to the platform and hd ed by prayer by Seaforth auxiliary. I of the conspicuous work in Ile Mrs. R. G. Struthers, of North country of Dr. Victoria Chan. .- China, was then introduced and gave! The report of the Resolutio . 4ad an inspiring address dealing with our, Courtesy Committee was brougli by neighbors in China. She asked that Mrs. Menzies, Londesboro _j{..`" ` our love and sympathy to those in! The following appointments "were the front Lines of the war zone be then made; Delegate to Branch Con- shown. Missionaries who are facing ference, Mrs. Johnston, Varna; to great dangers need our :prayers bad- Finance Committee, Miss ' Young, ly. In her compouind, an area of Londesboro; to Nominating Commit- twenty acres which encloses lospit- tee, Mrs. Ingle, Moncrleff; Mrs. ahs, schools, churches, homes, five Workman Seaforth, 'was nominated thousand refugees are finding food for Vice President to succeed Mrs. and "shelter,` Although most of them Cosens, Clinton, ;who has removed. have brought nothing with them they Asi invitation extended by Ontario are being fed and cared for at a cost Street, Clinton auxiliary tohold the of two cents per day, Compounds sectional meeting' there next year inwar zones are oases of safety. was accepted. During the ;twenty-three years of1 A pleasing pageant wasthen put Mrs. Struthers work in China, great- on by the Walton Mission Band, pore changes have taken place. At that -braying the Work of the different or - time no school girl was seen on the ganizations here, in the Canadian streets; now parents are anxious to West and on foreign fields. have their daughters attencl school. p Hymn 888 "O Master let me walk The leadership p of Madam Chiang, has, with thee" was sung and the bene - greatly g greatly improved the status of wom- diction was pronounced by Rev. Ce anhood. She began the New Life, Cummings, Walton, a