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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1937-01-28, Page 6PAGE 6 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD TIIURS.,, JAN:, 28;;1:937., 1 NEWS AND Tirekj Information for the Bus j Farmer (Furnished by the Department of Agriculture) FRUIT CQNVENTION HELD I ence shows to be wise. This large Delegates to the joint convention of the Ontario Fruit Growers' Associa- tion and, Niagara Growers, in Hamil- ton last week, were told by Dr. J. H. Grisdale, who had just returned from Great Britain, that there had been a complete change recently in the atti- tude of English buyers toward Cana- dian products. Canadian fruit was more popular, he said, and there were far fewer complaints regarding qual- ity and grade. He saw unlimited opportunity in England if fruit of good quality and proper maturity was exported, but' it would be a mistake to think that, just because the Ontario crop was not wanted here, it could be sent ov- erseas. W. B. Somerset, Markets Commis- sioner, Toronto, described the growers and canners as partners in industry. He urged forming of growers' groups to handle asparagus, peaches, tome - toes, as beneficial results from this ' system had beent shown last season. Howard Craise, St. Catharines, told the convention that the great major- ity of housewives were no longer l in- terested in pireparing their own pre- I serves, and that, therefore, the grow- ers would have to look more and more in future to the canneries as the market for their produce. Many mod- ern kitchens, Mr. Craise said, were too small to can fruit in. He urged co- operation between canners and grow- ers in marketing of fruit. The convention urged that the Fed- eral Government take steps to have •the carry+over figures of canned goods made available. Committee niay appoint a smaller THE FISHER TORONTO TERMINAL MARKET REPORT Of particular interest to the fruit a n d vegetable growers attending their various local and Provincial an- nual conventions Iast week was the Fisher report which proposes the es- tablishment of a Union Produce Ter, Waal Karl* facility for the City of Toronto. .The re»sit ig therestilt of the Corn- 1Mttee's stddy 'set illi by the Provin- cial Minister of Agriculture in March 1938, and summarizes clearly a num- ber of, important recommendations and conclusions that vitally affect the Ontario fruit and vegetable industry; The recommendations suggested are:- (1) Legislation to be asked for to provide for one wholesale market for Toronto and the surrounding terri- tory where all wholesalers shall be treated alike and subject to the same regulation except the producer who shall be under no regulation unless he voluntarily elects to use the mar- ket. (2) Financing: Discussion took place on the subject of financing and the Committee felt that this could best be done by a bond issue, the in- terest, if possible,: to be guaranteed by the Government. In return the Terminal Market Management to a- gree to set aside the necessary per- centage of the annual turnover to take care of the interest and pay off the indebtedness. (3) The market to be, under the management' of a Committee of repre- sentatives appointed by the growers, wholesalers, retailers, consumers and perhaps other interested parties who shall have charge of the market; draw up all' regulations governing its operation: and, to change these regu- lations from time to time as experi- (4) All regulations governing the operation of the market to be subjeet to the approval' of the Minister of Agriculture. (5) Every person wishing to, do a wholesale business onthe market to abide by the regulations of the Com- mittee of Management which, shah include a proper audit. (6) Realizing that the producer is particularly interested in knowing the selling costs on the proposed market the Committee investigated as fully as its power permitted all those fac- tors including costs of sites, costs of different types of buildings and costs of different types of operat}ons and from its study the Committee is pre- pared to state definitely that all sel- ling costs to be assessed against the producer's product shall be some- where in the range between a maxi- mum of 7 per cent. and 9 per cent., depending on which of the various types of buildings and sites shall ul- timately be decided upon. In order to illustrate how savings over the present systeem of distribu- tion may be made the Committee sug- gests that the proposedmarket be run under regulations somewhat as follows:— (a) One of the heavy losses in the past system of distribution has been the question of bad debts. Many mar- kets now have efficient Credit and Collection Bureaus operating and from e. ,stsdy of these the Committee feels ,that some system can be evolv- ed that will .protect the farmer en- tirely from this kiss; (b) Another very important source of financial loss both to the wholesale trade and to the produce) je the en- tirely unnecessary overloading of the market from time to time with both domestic and imported goods and from our discussions between growers and the wholesalers it would seem that any one of several systems could be agreed ulron t)iat wpgld very large- ly eliminate this trouble. (c) The question of delivery costs has been studied and many systems are found to be in vogue. But it be- comes evident that a much snore ec- onomical system than the one now enforced in Toronto can be worked out and one in which the farmer will not have a cost assessed against his selling price. (d) The question, of advertising produce when heavy supplies are a- vailable has been looked into andthe evidence of this and other markets leads the Committee to the conclusion that a small fund can be used to very great advantage to both the consumer and the producer in clearing up these heavy shipments. The consumer is not only made aware of the proper time tomake large purchases of each commodity, but is advised as to the time when he should expect lower prices. This provides for uninterrupt- ed and free operation of the Law of Supply and Demand. (e) Further wasteful cost under the present system of distribution in Toronto is the inadequacy of proper loading, unloading and parking fac- ilities around present markets for both buyers and sellers. The Com- mittee has considered this in ha costs and believe that this difficulty can be corrected. (f) A great deal of thought has been given to the trucker and the Committee, feels that he shall be en- titled to all the facilities of the mar- ket and shall be subject only to the LOWER FARES TO. PACIFIC COAST! Ts'wtzyz iota... CANADIAN NATIONAL TELEGRAPHS MONEY ORDERS AND EXPRESS e SPEED; DEPE NDAESI LITY, SAFETY c A Indulge in your favorite Summer sport —all Winter—in the balmy, invigorat ing climate of Canada's Evergreen Play. ground. Golf' hiking, riding motoring; yachting, tennis ...:enjoy majestic' mountain scenery—see snow -clad Canadian Rockies en route. Special Winter rates at hotels. Still lower rail fares now in effect and until May 14. Return limit 6 months. Stop -overs al. lowed at intermediate points. Reduced sleeping -unlaces Low meal rules en train. WINTER GOLF TOURNAMENT Victoria March 1=6,.1937 Ftdl Information from any tickc agent NAT NAL HAPPENINGS GF INTEREST TO FARMER.. S same regulations as all others. rs (g) Further cost reduction in op -1 Huron ®��'Associahon crating can be made by taking ad- vantage of the many modern types of handling facilities which are in vogue in different markets and which the. present both summer and winter fa- cilities in Toronto do not permit of. (h)• Many other minor details of operation have been discussed but it seems unnecessary to go into them at this time. So far where the matter has been discussed at recent growers' meetings it has received practically whole- hearted support and endorsement. Those wishing complete copy of the Committee's report may obtain same by writing the Commissioner of Mar- keting, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ont. WHAT OTHER NEWS- PAPERS ARE SAYING WORKED UP OVER KIDNAPPING A well-known' daily columnist in commenting on the kidnapping of the Mattson child at Tacoma, Wash., states that thousands of people all over the U. S. have had their feelings wrought upon almost as severely as have the Mattson family. He goes on to say that if the murderer is not found soon the public will lose its vivid picture of the tragedy and when the culprit is finally arrested, maudlin public sentiment will actually side with him and try and save him from the life penalty. The columnist makes the statement which we had not heard before, that such a situation actually arose in the Lindbergh kidnapping case and the time came when the Lindberghs were hissed in public. What an example of the fickleness of public sentiment! It may have been a factor in causing the nation's dia- tinguished son to seek domicile in England.—St. Marys Journal Argus. ' ON COMMON GROUND Premier King and former Premier Bennett were on an amicable basis upon the reopening of Parliament. Perhaps they are both feeling pleased over the successful survival of an- other leapt year. —Brantford Expositor. GREAT OPPORTUNITIES While nations seem to be heading for war, it is well to consider that our present time offers greater op- nertanities fon' building a permanent world pewee than ever in history. The thoughts of one race are the thoughts of all with the quickness of light. We are neighbors, in fact, due to our science. Transport, communication, thought, all combine to impress the individual with the nearness and sim- ilarity of interest of his most remote The 37th Annual At=Home of the Huron Old Boys' Association of To- ronto (with which is affiliated the Huron Junior Association) was held in the Masonic Temple, Yonge Street, Toronto, on Wednesday evening, Jan- uary 20th, with a large attendance, notwithstanding the slippery streets and the steady downpour of rain. Ev- ery section of the old County had re- presentation and everybody enjoyed themselves. Mr. S. M. Wickens, chairman of the committee, had charge of the program and perform- ed his duties up to the King's taste. Stanley St. John's Orchestra supplied the music and Stanley made things hum and the rhythm was in every- body's feet. Euchre and Bridge were played in the upper floor while the refreshments were served in the base -I ment. The proceedings terminated at 1 a.m. Among those present were—Mr. W. A. Buchanan, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. B. 13. Mc- Creath, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hanna, Mr. R. S. Sheppard, Mr. E. Floody, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Wickens, Mr. and Mrs. J. Moon, Mr. and Mrs. R. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. B. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Pringle, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Sproatt, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. D. Mc- Taggart (Clinton), Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Messer, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Mc- Kinney, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. McLean, Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Campbell, Dr. aid Mrs. W. Weir, Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Ferguson, Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Crich, Dr. G. F. Bel- den, Mr. and Mrs. D. Cavanagh, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. A. McKee, Mr. and Mrs.- D. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Truemner, Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Guy, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Worsen, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Love, Mr. and Mrs. C. Windham, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Wheatley, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Boyer, . Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Ray, Mr. and Mrs. H. Wilkinson, Mr. K. Stanbury, Mr. J, A. Cameron, Mr. R. Leiper, Mr. Thornton Mustard, Mr. and Mrs. G. Davis, Mr, J. A. Cameron, Mr. Fred N. Rush, Mr. G. wr e.ra,ovrrnnoosc.>;, C. Stanbury, Mr.. A. J. Grigg, Mr. G. G. Vanhorne, Mr, C. W. Vanhorne, Mr. G. F. Foote, Mr. A. Sims, Mr. E G. Adams, Mr. E. H. Farmer, Mr. W I K. Tinning, Mr. Andrew Clark, Mr. Art Voitch, Mr. Ralph Carr, Mr. R. Leiper, Mr. J. K. Hunter, Mr. C. Lan- nan, Mr. W. E. Stanley, Mr. C. W. L. Calvert, Mr. G. J. Bedard, Mr. N. W. Woods, Mrs. Clara Brown, Mrs. C. H. Armstrong, Mrs. T. L. Wurn, Mrs. W. R. Craig, Mrs. M. A. Smith, Mrs. P. V. Hessey, Mrs. L. Scott, Mrs, J. Beck, Mrs. W. L. Craig, Miss A. Crittenden, Miss Lavine Knox, Miss Minlue Hudson, Miss M. Armstrong, Miss D. Armstrong, Miss Helen Les- lie, Miss Ethel Weir, Miss E. Buchan- an, Miss H. Stevens, Miss Helen Win- ton, Miss Vera Gardiner, Miss Lena J. Reeve, Miss W. Morris, Miss Ella Beck, Miss Ruby Sheppard, Miss Em- ily Morrison, Miss Blanche Irwin, Miss Lydia Beck, Miss Mary Step- hens, Misslsobel Young, Miss Gladys Treble, Miss D. Glennie, Miss Cath- arine Lannon, Miss June McCreath, and many others. Mr. A. C. Chapman, Wingham Old Boy, acid head of the "Old Tyme Choir" led the sing -song with a great many popular tunes and he did it with his oldtime vigor. Miss L. McPherson won. the 1st la- dies prize for Euchre and Mrs. R. Watson won the 2nd prize. Messrs. H. Doyle and Bert Kennedy won the lst and 2nd prizes for Eu- chre in the men's section. Much sympathy was expressed for Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McLaren who were unavoidably absent on account of ill- ness and they were much missed. Miss L. McPherson of the Montreal "Daily Star" was a welcome visitor and she was very much interested in the proceedings, being the 1st prize winner in the 'Euchre. Mr. and Mrs. Geo, D. McTaggart of Clinton were early on the job and they enjoyed themselves immensely. The old timers were glad to see Dr. G. F. Belden back again at our func- (Continued on page 7) AUBURN, NEWS Mrs. Elmer Robertson was chosen chairwoman of the trustees of No. 3 school at a meeting which was held in the school. The contract for the wood went to Thos. McPhee and How- ard Robertson was appointed caretak- fellowman er. It is only the striving of a few per- The weekly meeting o f verted interests that would lead all Knox United X.P.U. was held on to destruction. Let us all stand to- Tuesday night, The blues are stirs gether and show by our united leading in the contest against the thoughts and deeds that their striv- reds. Rev. H .C. Wilson Ied in Com- ings shall fail to deprive us of our unlit, Singing. The president, Al natural heritage, a world of unending den Hasty, conducted the Devotional peace and progress. exercises. Stanley Ball, the citizen- -Port Elgin Times. ship convenor, then took charge of the program which included, Prayer, PART FOR ALL TO PLAY Rev. H. C. Wilson; scripture reading, Maxine Ball; solo, Vivian Straughan. Many churches in Ontario, both Miss V. Sharp spoke on the topic, urban and rural, are having a hard raphe family as a factor in Society." pull to meet their financial oblige- This was much enjoyed. The meet tions, And yet none of the church Ing closed with a hymn and the bene - work should be curtailed. Facing diction. the situation, boards of managers Miss Irene Ament who underwent have had to appeal for contributions. an operation in Goderich hospital This, in some cases, has led some has been removed from the hospital former church attendants to drop out, and is spending a week with friends as they feel they are not taking their in Goderich. share in the financing of the church Leslie Hallam is spending a few This is regretted by all, and works days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. to the detriment of the church as a Thos. Hallam on the Base Line. Mr. whole, as well as to those who cease Hallam has been in Goderich hospital attending. All that is asked for is The Auburn branch of the Women's for each to give what he can. Dimes and nickels count up, and in addition to that, it does a mighty good work in increasing the morale of everybody concerned. Come to church and give cheerfully what . you can, however small.—Forest Standard. Mr. and Mrs. M. Allen, Mrs. J. Woods, Mrs, W. Craig, Betty Craig and Doris Allen were in Stratford on Saturday. Mrs. Warren Andrews and family of Prosperity have been spending a few days with Mrs. Wm. Dobie. Mrs. Alton Melville and daughter Aldine, Lorne Armstrong and Jack Bentley of Palmerston and Miss Edna Armstrong, Reg. N., of Toronto were visitors with Miss M. Small. Earl Raithby is able to be out a- gain after a bad attack of flu. The freezing and thawing weather is effecting the freshly seeded hay and the fall weat. The annual meeting of Auburn Bap- tist church was held on Thursday af- ternoon and was fairly well attended. The pastor, Rev. G. W. Sherman had charge. Alfred Asquith read the fin- ancial report which showed a bal- ance on hand. The trustees for the coming year are Earl Raithby, Geo Raithby, Jasper McBrien, Elmer Rob- ertson and Alfred Asquith. The Dea- cons are James Raithby, Earl Raith- by, Glen Raithby; treasurer, Frank Raithby; clerk, Glen. Raithby; organ- ist, Mrs. R. 3. Philips; choir leader, Mrs, C. A. Howson. The Sunday school officers are, Superintendent, Janes Raithby; treasurer, Mrs. Earl Institute held its January meeting in Raithby; pianist, Miss Helen Pergu- the Forester's Hall Tuesday after- son; assistant pianists, Harold Reid noon with an attendance of 32. Mrs. Edgar Lawson, president, was in charge. Following the opening ode, the Lord's. Prayer was ` repeated, led by Mrs. 0. E. Erratt. Messages of FOR WOULD-BE WRITERS appreciation were read from Mrs. Wm. Haggett and the Blind Institute We like that story about Prime in London. Twenty-five dollars was Minister King getting out of his bed donated to the Library Board to buy at four o'clock on Saturday morning books. Misses Edith Stoltz and Helen to change two or three words in a Ferguson favored with solos, and message of loyalty to King George Mrs. John Wilson gave a Numerous VI. That Serupuloys care -is the reading which was much enjoyed. way good writing,; appropriate writ- :Mrs. George Hamilton took the topic. ing, is done. The only way. At the close lunch` was served by the Some there are who seem to think hostesses: Mrs. M. Allen, Mrs. J. that reasonably good writers just Stoltz and -Mrs. E. Philips. "dash off" reasonably good writing. .Mrs. Bradirotk, Goderich, is visit - They don't. It was said of Mr. As- ing with her son,. Wesley. quith, whose short addresses are models for all writers and speakers, that he used the "inevitable" word. four drafts of a certain paragraph in But the inevitable word doesn't come a judgment before releasing it to the to writers who dash off their writ- public. He wanted the "inevitable" ing. What is most likely to come is words to convey his exact meaning. the second-best word, and sometimes Actually, easy writing makes hard years. Frances Eugene Sprung was the third-best, and mostly too many reading. Occasionally a writer may born on the Base Line, next to where words, catch the mood of his subject, or be No. 9 school now stands on July 25th, Anatole France, who wrote some exalted by a great• occasion, and, in 1887. Ln 1889 she left for the west of the best prose of his time, used to haste, sise above his ordinary level. with her parents where she has since go over the sixth and seventh draft of But that is the :exception. The rule resided. Moving from Starbuck to an article, strike out every "very" in in writing, as in most everything else, Kaleida in 1903. She was married to is that good work can come only from John Ferguson in 1919. She will be patient toil, from care for the most much missed in the district as she was minute detail. And if there be those a willing worker in the community who hold that such care is not worth and also in social and church affairs. despatch told something that every while, there is that immortal answer She is survived by her husband and young writer, plus a lot of old ones, of Michael Angelos. "Trifles make one brother, B. H. Sprung on the should read. It was that Justice perfection," said Angleo, "and peifec- homestead at Kaleida. " Another bro- Brandeis, ablest jurist' on the United tion is no trifle."' • ' ther, Joseph, passed away a year ago. States Supreme Court, made forty -—Ottawa Journal. The funeral was from Manitoba Uni- and Mrs. McDougall. Mr. Hershberg of Toronto was in the village. Mr. Davidson of Wingham is dril- ling a well at the southwest corner of No. 9 school. Some deer near the Saritoga swamp' are eating off the fall wheat. Miss Margaret Ferguson who is teaching in Parkhill spent the week- end at home. Harvey McGee was soloist at the Oddfellows "At -Home" in Goderich on Friday night. He was accompan- ied at the piano by Mrs. R. J. Phil- lips, Auburn. Mrs. Wm. Dobie is slightly better again. George Howatt , and Tom Wilson have been on the sick list. Mrs. W, 3. Thompson has received word of the death in i{aleida hospital of her niece, Mrs. John Ferguson. Mrs. Ferguson has been ill for three it, then strike out all the adjectives. After that, he used to say, his stuff became "passable." Some weeks ago a Washington lionarariolmseriollsep "I'm Your iv4 atchman ! 99 "I'm a telephone, to be sure, and I'm an A Num- ber -One watclunan at the same time. T guard your home against emergencies — fire, sudden sickness, unwelcome prowl- ers — things that can hap- pen in the beat of regulated families. Let's hope they don't hap- pen to you! But, in case they do, it's always wise to be prepared. T'll work for very little, too; only a few cents a day." HAVE YOU A TELEPHONE IN YOUR HOME 7 Our local business office will gladly supply information. .1 ted church. The regular meeting of the Sun- shine Club was held in the Forester's Hall on Saturday afternoon with 17 present. The Continuation School girls put on the programme. Ruth Arthur was in charge and presented the following .programme: Hymn; prayer, Betty Asquith; scripture read- ing, Ila' Craig; vocal trio, Betty As- quith, Iia Craig and Ruth Arthur. These also gave the Missionary topics as heralds: roll call, Helen Marsh; reading, Fern Lawlor. A very fine story on "The Great Stone Face," was given by Miss V. Sharp, This was very much enjoyed. The meeting closed with a hymn and the Lord's Prayer. Jack Raithby, son of Elwin Raithby of Guelph, formerly of Auburn, hair been seriously ill at his home. George. Raithby went to Guelph on Saturday Latest reports are that he his slightly improved. BOOMERANG When a bit of sunshine hits you, After passing of a cloud; When a fit of laughter gets you, And your spine is feeling proud; Don't forget to up and fling it At a man that's feeling blue, For the minute that you fling it, It's a boomerang to you. Small boy applied for a job at e. business office. "Do you smoke?" asked the bode.. No, sir, but I don't mind having an ice cream cone." f7'iEl =SNAPS4IOT CU1L "Bring 'Em Back Alive" Hunting with the camera offers many a thrill. This trophy Was "shot"' against the light of a clouded sun on supersensitive film. MANY experienced sportsmen m who can't be accused of being "softies" have been giving attention of late to hunting and fishing pho- tograpby. They are trying to get on film, for permanent record and last- ing enjoyment, flashes of outdoor drama that stamp themselves on their memories but which never can be adequately pictured in words. These sportsmen realize that, un- less one is a dramatic story teller, re- counting how the buck deer leaped the windfall or how the big trout jumped and took the lure that got caught 1n the alder, does not always "get over"; but, to be able to show one's friends an actual picture of such a happening, ah! that isnot only convincing but a much greater satisfaction. Moreover, camera using sportsmen are taking as much pride in their picture trophies as in having actually shot the game or caught the fish, and rightly so, after discovering that to capture wild life with a camera requires as much skill, alertness, and quick thinking as with rod or gun. The advent of the vest pocket and miniature -type cameras, together with modern fast film, is principally responsible for adding this new zest to the sport of hunting and fishing; indeed, for actually dreating a new outdoor sport, because many now hunt equipped with a camera only. In the first place, these cameras are light, small and convenient to carry, some of them weighing scarcely more than a couple of loaded shot- gun shells. Secondly, the miniature type is available with ultra fast lenses and shutter speeds, so that the jumping fish or the running ani- mal may ,be "stopped" on the Rim without "much chance of showing blur. And it is especially these ac Hon shots of wild game in native, haunts and lairs that the sportsman-,. camerist delights in bringing' home,. It is almost like "bringing 'em beck alive." Don't suppose, however, that he is. able to obtain such pictures with the., ease that he snaps the gang around. the campfire, or Bill and Joe in the. duck stand, or the quiet scenery of` lake, mountain or wood. Just as he, becomes thoroughly familiar with the operation of his gun and fishing - tackle, and practices target shooting; and fly casting, so he thoroughly un- derstands his camera and practices using it. He must always be ready for the unforeseen opportunity and. acquire dexterity in adjusting focus,. stop openings and shutter speeds to, the conditions of the moment. Here is the advice of one successful cams era hunter: "Always keep the banana loaded, andmake a practice of leaving the shutter set at 1.50 secoud at 1.8. This will come nearer being right' more, times than any other combination, for the hurried' snapshot. Watchithe light conditions as the day wears on,. and make adjustments accordingly., When the big moment comes, as it. will eventually—when the buck. comes crashing out into the: open: and gallops by you, not a hundred,. Leet away—when the big trout has. struck and has begun his fight on your pal's line -keep cool, brother.,;, and think Buick. You should • p'obr ably change to 1/200 at 1,4+5. (two. motions), but, if youdon't.keep cool,. likely as not you will slide the dia- phragm politer in the other direc tion andset the shutter for ;''time.' Buck fever .is as fatalto. your; chances with a camera as it is with; a gun." 112 JOHN VAN GUILDER.