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THE CUNTON NEWS-RECOftU
THURS., FE$. 15, 1934
NEWS ANO HAPPENINGS Of
Timely Information for the
Farmer
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( Furnished by the Depart
meat of Agriculture )
Due to the shortage of good grain
ee'ed in many sections, Ontario farm-
ers are advised to locate. and pur-
chase their supplies early.
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Use Local -Grown Oats
According to Arthur H. Martin,
Departmental Official, it inconsider-
ably safer to sow well cleaned local
grown oats, even though the quality
be rather poor, than to take a chance
on sowing western feed oats.
Feed oats were never intended for
seed and, even when recleaned, may
contain sufficent weed seeds to seed
the faun to ene or more weeds pre-
viously unknown inthe community.
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Seed Potatoes Scarce
Inasmuch as the 1933 Ontario po-
tato crop fell short bf the demand
by approximately one million bags,
reports J. T, Cassie of Alliston to
the Ontario Marketing Board, there
will be a shortage of certified seed.
This, of course,•is due to the fact
that much of the certifiedseed crop
has been marketed as table stock.
Certified Ontario cobblers are
scarce and seed requirements should
be secured as soon as possible. While
it is early in the season for setting
prices, it is Mr. Cassius view that
holders of seed should not miss mak-
ing contact with purchasers .as they
need supplies.
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Stricyer Dairy Legislation
New legislation for the control of
market milk and the safe guarding of
the milk producer and consumer is
now being considered by the Ontario
Legislature. This legislation pro-
vides, for compulsory pasteurization
in all cities; issuance by the 1Governe
meat of certificates of approval to
producers; licensing and bonding of
distributors to protect farmers a-
gainst loss, and a rigid inspection by
Government inspectors of producing
and distributing plants to replace the
existing municipal inspection.
Compulsory pasteurization for the
cities is being launched chiefly at
the request of the various producers'
associations in the province and on
the advice of such centres as have
milk wars and other milk supply
problems on their hands during the
last two years. Many petitions, also
representations of the farmers' point.
of view, have been received at
Queen's Park from individuals for
adoption of such policy. •
Alfalfa Tariff Reduction Likely for
United States
The Department is advised that in
order that quantities of Turkestan
alfalfa may be brought in from Rus-
sia, the United States Tariff Board
bas been considering reducing the
tariff on alfalfa seed from eight
cents to four petits a pound.
It is further reported that this
type of alfalfa resists wilt which af,
feels home-grown seed in certain
states.
The larger alfalfa growers' organ-
izations are strenuously attempting
to prevent such a move, claiming,
that the United States grows suffi-
eient alfalfa for her own needs.
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Ontario Products More Popular ist
Britain
"Ontario products are becoming.
increasingly popular on the English
and the European markets," Hon.
T. L. Kennedy, Ontario minister of
agriculture, told members of the
Fruit •Growers' Association in con-
vention
onvention recently.
"The improvement in quality and
the better pack plays an important
part. The improved export trade
greatly benefited the hone market
and the department is seeking to
develop both," he said.
"You must always remember it
is the first-class product that estab-
lishes confidence, and by improving
your output at home and abroad you
have done much to win greater pros,
perity for the, industry.
Problems of Winter Feeding
Feed scarcity ,has become a pres-
sing problem in Ontario. Very little
concern was felt in the fall, even
though hay crops had been short in
parts of the province. With cattle
in the stable almost a month earlier
than usual and below zero tempera-
tures in December and January, the
situation has changed. Agrjcultural
representatives in half a dozen coum
ties report ;barely enough to support
the animals until spring and in a few
cases actual scarcity. It requires
somewhat heavier feeding to enable
the live stock to endure the cold and
keep in condition. Purchases of hay
will have to be made—twenty car-
loads in one district, ` Fortunately
there are supplies available though
prices are likely to advance.
, There is a better demand in Eas-
tern Canada for mill feeds and grain
for feeding and where the local sup-
ply is short, purchases are being
made from the West.
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Corn Varieties for Ensilage
Success in the production of corn
for ensilage depends largely upon
the choice of a suitable variety. Ac-
cording to the Dominion Agrostolo-
gist recent tests have shown the fol-
lowing varieties to be most suitable
for Eastern Canada generally; Dents
Wisconsin No. 7, Golden Glow,
teaming and Bailey; Flints—Comp-
ton's Early Longfellow, Salzer's
North Dakota.
Dent varieties sucker very little,
if at all, while the flints sucker very
freely. The flints usually yield
slightly lower than the dents but
since they can be harvested seven to
ten days earlier they should be giv-
en preference in districts where the
season is somewhat short for using
the dent varieties.
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Canadian Graded Cheese
Reports to the Department indicate
that almost 113,000,000 lbs, of cheese,
or approximately 93 per cent. of the
total production in Canada during
1932 was graded. Of this quantity
93.75 per cent. was first grade, and
was the highest percentage of the
first grade during any year since
grading was inaugurated. It also re-
presents an increase of 153 per cent.
during the 10 -.year period. Each of
the provinces in which considerable
quantities of cheese are manufactur-
ed has effected improvement in qual-
ity, and the increased percentage of
first grade cheese in 1932, as com-
pared with that of 1923, represented
an additional revenue of approxi-
mately $11,000 to the cheese industry
last year. In addition to the higher
percentage of first grade cheese
there is also a marked improvement
in the appearance of shipments, and
the general quality is superior to
that of previous years, all of which
has Canadian cheese in the markets
of the world.
Exterminating Poultry Mites
Of all the many varieties of ver
min that infest fowl, red mites are
the most troublesome. One of the
very best disinfectants., to use against
Mites is made as Hollows:—Dissolve
one pound and a half of concentrated
lye in as small a quantity of water
as .possible. It will he necessary to
do this two or .three hours before the
lye is required, as it should be cold
when used.) Put three quarts of
raw linseed oil into a five gallon
stone crock and pour in the lye very
slowly, stirring meanwhile. Keep en
stirring until a smooth liquid soap
is produced, then gradually add tete
gallons of crude carbolic acid or
commercial creosol, stirring constant.
ly until the resulting fluid is a clear
dark brown. Hee two or three tab-
lespoonfuls of the mixture, to a gal-
lon of water. The disinfectant may
be applied with a handepray pump,
or if such is not available, a brush
will do, but in either case the fluid
should be used liberally after the
house and roosts have been thorough-
ly cleaned out, flooding every crack
and crevice.
Beef Cattle and CanGrains
adian Coarse
(Experimental Farms Note)
In the feeding and management of
beef cattle, particularly in times of
low beef prices, one of the main ob.'
jeetives is to 'make the maximum use
of inexpensive home-grown feeds and
pastures.
Canadian grown barley, oats, wheat
and corn are excellent feeds for beef
cattle. Barley is probably the most
important of 'these grains, It is
widely grown in Canada, is an ex-
INTEREST
cellent fattening feed and produces
beef of a high quality ,with fat of 'a
nice white colour. In feeding trials
conducted both in Canada and the
United States, barley has been shown.
to be practically the equal of corn in
the beef ration.
Oats have a tendency to produce
growth rather than to fatten beef
rapidly. This is due to the fact that
they are righer in fibre, bulkier, and
richer in protein. than barley or corn.
A combination of oats and barley is
ideal for young cattle or for steers
just starting on grain feed. At first
the percentage of the two can be a-
bout equal but as the steers approach
a finish the proportion of barley
should be raised.
Wheat is best when fed in a mix-
ture. In fact a mixture of the grains,
if available, is best at all times. Al-
though wheat is usually too high .in
price to be economical its feeding
value is as high as barley or corn and
it can be fed up to thirty-five per
cent of the grain ration,
Although corn is produced only to.
a limited extent in Canada, it is a
good beef cattle feed and when avail-
able should be included in the ration:
Many feeding experiments have indi-
'sated that a variety of grains and
roughages produce the best results.
The grain mixture should be supple-
mented with protein feeds such as
linseed oilmeal, .ground flaxseed, etc.,
when the quality of hay is inferior.
'Good pastures alone will carry all
classes of beef cattle except those
being given a high degree of finish
fqr market. It is advisable in firrish-
ing beef on pasture to feed some;
grain of the cattle are of sufficiently
good quality to warrant the extra
cost. Experiments have shown that
cattle finished on grass with grain
as ceanp'ared to those finished on
grass alone have a distinctly higher
dressing percentage and yield better
finished, more attractive carcasses
which command the highest price.
Fewer cattle more highly finished by
the use of Canadian coarse grains
will go a long way to solving the
question of higher prices and great-
er returns.
The Ontario Legislature in Action
Denouncing criticism of the govern-
ment's educational, policies and pro-
cedure of its recent loan flotation,
Premier George S. Henry scored in
marked manner during the debate on
the Throne Speech in the Ontario
Legislature. The Premier denounced
Opposition critics, carried the debate
directly in the Opposition's camp
and won a technical victory in ham
ing a sub -amendment to the Liberal
amendment ruled out of order by
Hon. T. A. Kidd, Speaker of the
House.
In ruling out the sub -amendment
as proposed by H. C. Nixon, Progres-
sive leader, Mr. Speaker declared the
Nixon sub -amendment identically the
same in principle as the amendment
moved by Dr. G. A. McQuibban,'Lib-
eral-Opposition leader, as want -of -
confidence moves.
Premier •Henry charged the Lib-
erals with deliberately attempting to
convince the public that education
was being neglected, while at the
same time, the department is being
administered as efficiently as it ever
has been.
In connection with the Department
of Education, the Premier said that
while some advocated a commission
to direct educational affairs, he has
under his direction a group of three
officials, Dr. Merchant, Dr, Rogers,
and Dr•.•Cglquhoutt, most able of edu-
cational authorities who are carry-
ing en the department most effic-
iently. Under present conditions be
said it was not advisable to
branch into new fields, and the ab-
sence of a full time Minister saved
the government at least $5,000 a
year. He intimated that the De-
partment is considering the estab-
lishment of intermediate schools Mop,
erste between the primary and se-
condary schools, while agricultural
schools are being experimented with
designed to train boys and girls to
remain on the farms of the province.
Touching on the question of by-
elections, the Premier pointed out
that during the last four years, there
had been 16 and of this figure the
conservatives' had captured 13, with
three going to the Liberals.
In resuming his debate on Thurs-
day, the Premier scored a.'tactical
victory by introducing a subamend-
ment to the amentment of non-con-
cidence introduced by the Opposi-
tion Leader. Premier Henry's sub
amendment reads: "this House ac-
cepts with satisfaction your Honor's
encouraging references to the pro-
gress being made towards the re-
covery of business and industry; and
joins cordially in the hope that our
country will soon be on the road to
enduring prosperity."
This subamendment put the Liber-
als and Opposition members in the
position of voting against "good
times and improved conditions."
The Premier pointed, with statis-
tics on employment and industrial
production, agriculture and construc-
tion, to the brighter side of the ec-
onomic picture, declaring that On-
tario can look forward avith eonfi-
denee to the forthcoming year. Em-
ployment he pointed out had jumped
from an index figure of 77.9 in De-
cember 1932 to 87.2 for December
last, a gain of almost' 10 per cent.
Textile mills are operating at in-
creased production while steel pro-
kluction is at a higher level, coupled
with increased agriculture ,prices
which have advanced 19 per cent.
"I hope fora definite improvement
in the Spring," declared Mr. Henry;.
"I .believe that• many men now out
of work will be able to take care of
themselves and their families, an
ambition which I am pleased to say
is possessed by the vast majority of
our people who are in unfortunate
circumstances. As far as the gov-
ernment is concerned, we feelthat
we are carrying on to the satisfaction•,
of the people, despite the criticism
of the small groups in opposition. As
for the Liberal leader at large, he
once swung well to the left. I don't
know how heswings, now, but let me
say to him and to our opposition that
we swing well to the right—and with
the right."
The Premier defended the govern-
ment .in following the procedure in
sustaining the life of the govern-
ment
overnment to the present session, quoting
precedents providing for the move,
which arose during the government
of Sir Oliver Mowat, in 1897, and
again in 1901 by the then Ross gov-
ernment. Again in 1918, the Hearst
government as a war measure, ex-
tended the life of its parliamettt un-
til the war was over, until the Can,
adian troops returned, and even un-
til a year after conclusion of hostil-
ities.
In opening the first meeting of
the Committee on Game and Fish,
Hon. Geo. H. 'Challies, provincial
secretary and Minister of Game and
Fisheries, stated the department had
effected a balanced budget, but he
stressed the fact that the department
is anxious to further the interests
of the tourist trade, with a view to
having transient tourists take up
permanent summer residence here.
114'r, Challies also favored establish,
meet of more ponds for the building
up of our game -fish. Arrangements
were made whereby Coulter McLean,
Cons., Eglington, ehairman of the
committee will confer with various
game and fish organizations who
will be heard by the committee at a
later date. •
SALMON SALES TO
BRITAIN RISE HIGH
Exports of Fresh and Frozen Salmon
to United • Kingdom Almost
Doubled in 1933
With both coasts of the Dominion
sharing in the business, Canada's
exports of fresh and frozen salmon
to the United Kingdom were nearly
twice as great in 1933 as they had
been in 1932.
Expressed with more exactness,
the shipments to the United Kingdom,
which the Canadian salmon now en-
ters on preferred tariff terms, in.,
creased during the year by 95.9 per
cent, Selling fresh and frozen sal-
mon to the Old Country is not a
new business for the Dominion but
the expansion of the trade in 1933
was very noteworthy, especially in
view of the fact that the year was
one in which general business condi4
tions were not at all favourable. Can-
adians interested in the trade are
hopeful, too, of further enlarging the
business in the years that are a-
head.
As shown by Canadian 'trade re-
turns, the, total exports of salmon in
the freshand frozen forms Iast year
were 113,483 hundredweights as
compared' with 85,049 'hundred-
weights in 1932, or an increase of
33.4 per cent, but the shipments to
markets in the United Kingdorn were
49,002 hundredweights as against on-
ly 25,007 hundredweights. On the
dollars and cents side the betterment
in the 1933 business with Britain
was 90.7 per cent, with value aggre-
gate standing at $672,568 as compar-
ed with $352,532 in the preceding
year.
5,000 FACTS ABOUT CANADA
The new 1934 edition of this popu-
lar cyclopedia of Canada contains a
wealth of new material that reveals
an enocuraging degree of progress,
with up -grades in many lines in spite
of any adverse conditions, Canada,
judged by tabloid record, is a truly
going concern The 50 chapters
coyer every department of the na-
tional life, Its , compiler, Frank
'neigh; renders a distinct service in
this hardy annual, now in its 31st
year. Copies at 35 cents each, or
three for a dollar, may be had from,
the Canadian Facts Publishing Co.
588 Huron Street, Toronto, or 'lead-
ing newsdealers.
0 FARMERS
GODERIGH: Stricken suddenly
with a heart attack, • Mrs. Thomas
Gundry died Tuesday at her home on
Elgin avenue, in her 66th year. Her
husband is well known throughout
Huron County : as an officer of the
law and auctioneer. Mrs. Gundry
was, before her marriage 30 years
ago, Miss Emma Laird, and was born
in Illinois, although her parents, John
Laird and Mary Jane Mackie Laird,
originally came from Waterloo
County. From Illinois they removed
to near .Seaforth. Deceased was
active in the work of Knox Presby-
ian Church and 'a life member of the
W. M. S. Her husband and a son,
Thomas L., survive. The funeral
was held on Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock, with Rev. D. J. Lane conduct-
ing service at the family home. In-
terment in Maitland •Cemetery.
MseetireMl
EXETER: Chester Cornish, wing
player on Exeter's hockey team, is
coming to the conclusion that he is
unlucky as far as accidents are con-
cerned. About four weeks ago when
playing in Granton his ear was sem
erely' lacerated by a skate. Last
week when Exeter was going down
to defeat in Zurich by the snore of
9-7 Chester was checking a Zurich
player from behind and accidently
tripped him. His opponent struck the
iee with his head 'and shoulders and
his feet flew upwards. Cornish, who
was bending Iow at the time, receiv-
ed the fuIi impact of a skate on his
left cheek, which ' was cut to the
bone. Dr. McKinnon, of Zurich, us-
ed four stitches to close the wound.
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SEAFORTH: Mrs. Merton Reid's
class 0r, First Presbyterian church,
gave a shower at Mrs. Reid's home
Friday evening in honor of a bride-
to-be Miss Pearl Reeves. The even-
ing was pleasantly spent in games.
Mts. Reid on behalf of the class pre-
sented Miss Reeves, with half a doz,
en stainless steel knives,
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•GODERICH: Absolute freedom
from communicable diseases and en-
tire absence of eolan basil] from the
domestic water supply were report-
ed at a Board of Health meeting, the
first of the new year. A. D. McLean
was appointed chairman and the ap-
pcintment of Dr. J. B. Whitely as
M. 0. H., succeeding the late Dr.
Hunter, was confirmed by by-law.
Other members present were Dr. W.
F. Gailow,'I•i. J, 'MacEwan and May-
or Lee. There are no sanitary con-
veniences in the hockey and skating
rink, which is owned by the town,
and Robert Doak, the lessee, addres-
sed the board asking that something
be done. The M.O.H. was instructed
to bring in a report. Samples of
ice the harvest of which has just
commenced, have been sent to Lon-
don for a bacteriological report, the
sanitary inspector reported.
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,CREDITON: The annual congre-
gational meeting was held in the
Crediton United Church, with Rev.
J. W. Johnston presiding. Encour-
aging reports were given by the dif-
ferent organizations. Thomas Trev-
ethick presented the treasurer's re-
port, showing that although the giv-
ings had not been as high as ,in for-
mer years he was able to report a
snug balance. W. Mawhinney and
R. Hill, whose terms of office as
stewards had expired, were reelect/
ed. Wesley Jones, on account of ill
health, tendered his resignation as
steward and also as elder. His re-
signation as steward was accepted
and Garnet Hill was elected to fill
the vacancy, but in the latter case
his resignation was not aeeepted.
The following were appointed as ush-
ers: J. Woodall, Garnet Hill, Alvin
Baker and W. Mawhinney. The board
of stewards then met and appointed
Fred Kerr as chairman; Garnet Hill,
secretary, and Thomas Tre'uethiek,
treasurer. The session board also
met and appointed J. Woodall as
secretary. Mrs. J. Woodall was ap-
pointed choir leader and Mis Alwin-
na Hill pianist.
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WROXETER: The euchre and
dance in aid .of the public library was
well attended, despite 'the cold wea-
ther. The lady's prize went to Miss
Margaret Wright and the gent's to
Howard Wylie. The guessing con-
test was won by Doris Musgrove and
Jack McTavish.
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WROXETER: The Mission Circle'
of the United church met at the home
of Miss Lily Walker Friday evening
fourteen members being . present,
The worship service was taken from
the world day of prayer. This was,
followed by a story from the study
book entitled "Lady, Fourth Daugh.
ter of China," prepared by Eva •Mus-
grove and read by Daisy Stocks. It
was decided to continue the •week
night meetings instead of ,Sunday. An
invitation was received and 'accepted
to hold the March meeting at the
home of Miss Edith Martin. Daisy
Stocks taking charge of the 'lunch
and Marjorie Waller the ' topic. Del:
ma Iliggins was appointed captain in
the absence of Eva Musgrove.
DUNGANNON: The 55th annual
meeting of the West Wawanosh Mut-
ual Fire Insurance :Company was
held Friday and, despite exceedingly
low temperature there was a good
attendance of policy -holders: The
first part of the, meeting; in which
reports: of the Company's work- for
the year weregiven, waspresided
over by Robert Davidson, the presi-
dent. The secretary, G. C. Trelea,
ven, read the minutes of the -previous
annual meeting, which'were approved
as read. In his presidential address,
which followed, Robert Davidson
outlined the business of the year just
closed. The directors had endeavored
he intimated, during the past two
years, to readjust the insurance on
buildings to meet the conditions .of
the present time, since farm values
have depreciated. He made compari-
sons with the other companies and
that of the West Wawanosh Com-
pany, showing that the cost of man-
aging the West Wawanosh was about
40 per cent lower than that of the
lowest . Company whose report they
had received it costing only 96e per
policy, while other companies rang-
ed from $1.30 to $2.00 per policy. In
closing his address, the president
stated that he was pleased to report
the receipt of a letter from the De-
partment of Insurance, Toronto, ex-
tending congratulations to the conn,
pany for being able to pay all fire
losses, cost of management, and still
show a surplus. In the absence of
both the auditors, the secretary gave
their report, which Was a most satis-
factory one. The number of policies
in force Dec .31, 1933 was 4755, with
a net risk of $14,716,764. Total re-
ceipts were $46,122.49; total expen,
ditures„$42,708.52, with a balance of
33413,97. The total assets of the
company amounted to $18,115.72,
which includes $0,812.25 in Govern-
ment bonds. Fire losses amounted
to $36,956.54. The matter of a loss.
claim of James Sherwood for grain
of his destroyed in the barn fire of
George Irwin, was placed •before the
policyholders' "and after much dis-
cussion, it was recommended that
he be reimbursed for his. loss. The
president then vacated the chair and
boned the meeting over to the pol-
icy -holders, who elected. Albert John-
ston of West Wawanosh as chair-
man. The first matter of business
was the consideration of the remun-
ation of directors. After some
discussion, th e (policy -holders
decided to make no change in the
salaries from that received by the
directors in 1933. Directors 81. 1,.
Salkeld, William McQuillin and Ern-
est Ackert were the retiring direc-
tors. and all were returned to office
without opposition. Donald McLean
and Bert Marsh were re-elected as
auditors. A hearty vote of thanks
was extended to Mr. Johnston who
performed the •duties of chairman.
After the meeting adjourned, the di-
rectors repaired to the Company's
office where the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
Pres., Robert Davidson; . vice -pies.,
Ernest Ackert; sec., G. C. Treleaven;
treas., Thomas Stothers. The remain,
ing directors are: Tim Griffin, W. P.
Reed, William McQuillan, Wm. J.
Thompson, Harry L. Salkeld, Dan
McKay and William G. Watson.
.GO'DIORIOH: Large congregations
were present in St. George's church
on Sunday when the services were.
conducted by Rt. Rev. C. A. Seager,
M.A., D.D., L.L.D., Lord Bishop of
Huron In the morning the confir-
mation service was impressive when
the following candidates were pre-
sented: Mrs J. E. Huckins, Miss Mar-
jorie Eastman and Messrs. George
Jenner, Roy Turner and Edward
Munn. His Lordship was assisted by
Rev. J. N. H. Mills, the Rector of the
Church. Bishop .Seager preached
from Acts 20, verse 7: "And upon
the first day of the week when the
disciples came together to break
bread, Paul preached unto them , . .
midnight,' and spoke chiefly on the
relation of confirmation to the Holy
Communion; Ile declared there was.
a large discrepancy among those
confirmed and those ,who remained
faithful after. •Often many of those
confirmed had no, intention of living
up to the vows of confirmation, Rec-
tors should make clear the meaning
of confirmation and those not intend'
ing to adhere to its real meaning,
should not continue: to proceed the
full communion. Everyone should
feel' it his responsibility to look after
the young people; This is usually
left to the ginister but .Bishop Sea-
ger urged that mass influence was
needed. Usually he said there was
a doubt in people's mind when young
teseetmee
people should be confirmed. Ile de-
clared there was no age limit as long-
as they understood the Lord's Pray-
er, the . Ten Commandments and were
able to answer the questions in the
catechism. The offertory anthem
sung by the choir was "In Humble • ti
Faith” the solo being rendered' .by
Harold Shore The Stowers on the
Altar were placed by Miss Ann Were
tele in memory of her grandmothem
the late Mrs, David Kellogg.
Trees for Planting
Editor News -Record:—.
Please allow me to again call at-
tention to the fact that the Ontario. •
Forestry Branch will continue ` in,
1934 the policy of supplying, free of ' •
charge,„a maximum sof 500 trees for
windbreak planting and 3,500. trees:
for reforestation purposes, to any -
farmer in the Province- on Ontario,.
The *only cost to the farmer is the-
express 'charges from the point of '
shipment to his nearest station.
For windbreak planting, White
Spuce, Norway Spruce and IVhite-
Cedar is available. The following •
may be secured for reforestation pur-
poses: White Pine, Red Pine, Jack -
Pine, Soetch Pine, European Larch,
White Spruce, White' Cedar, Walnut,..
Butternut, Elm, White Ash, Soft.
Maple, Hard. Maple, Red Oak, Bassa -
wood, Carolina Poplar Cuttings,.
Carolina Poplar (rooted) and White
Willow Cuttings.
Huron County Farmers in 1933
obtained 26,024 trees for Windbreak
planting and 99,630 trees for Refer
estation, making a total of over 125,-•
000 trees for the season. Many
farmers are reforesting rough, hilly
or stony land which returns little or
no revenue in the way of crops or
pasture. Windbreak planting adds-
much to the appearance .of the farm
as well as protecting the faun build-
ings from the cold winter winds.
Application forms for these trees
may be secured by writing to the •
Ontario Department of Agriculture -
at Clinton, and all applications must
be in the hands of the Ontario Fores
try Branch, Parliament Buildings,
Toronto 5, Ontario, not later than,
March, 31st,
Yours truly,
—,IAN RIacLEOD,
Agricultural Representative,
'Clinton, Ont.
NIGHT
A silver spray of splashing foam,
A flashing gleam from out the sky,.
And far away a woodland gnome,
Enchants the forest with his cry.
A- gauzy ray of pale moonlight,
A rippling, glittering path behind; -
W'here ,laughing loon has dived from:-
sight, •
A cooling, soothing, bath to find..
Waving on a sandy shore,
Preparing nectar for the gods,
And silhouetted as of yore,
Each flittering blossom sprightly
nods.
And sheltered neath a whispering
pine,
Where °faint, unearthly breezes
blow,
The lamps of daring glow-worms
shine,
And baby warbles twittering low.
But, when the stars from heaven •
vault,
Throw out enchanting beams of •
love,
And all of natures works exalt,
Then night has come, beneath •
above.
—Elaine MacDonald..
MALE CHEFS MAY BE ALI;
RIGHT, BUT MAKE COOKING
TOO FANCY
Male chefs are all right, but—.
"People are sick of imitation French•
cooking, They want something on •
the table like mother used to make,” "
declares Miss Charlotte Field, of "
New York. She is the only woman
chef in any of the large New York. -
hotels.
"Ken are good for kneading bread,,..
but my girl makes better hot rolls
than I can buy from any masculine
bakery.
"I don't see why women aren't as •
good chefs as men. The men who
have been trained abroad may be'
more patient about some things, but
men trained ,on this side aren't so
hot.
They all go in for lots of fancy
food with Frenohy names that don't -
,mean a thing but that make you -
think you're getting something very •
elaborate. But give MG my own bak- •
ing over any man's, any day."
Miss Field has 92 people under •
her. Men are •permitted to peel'
vegetables and wash dishes, but,
most of her cooks are women.
Recent Canadian investigation has, •
shown that oysters frozen at about -
25 degrees Fahrenheit will survive;
seven weeks' storage at that temper -
attire provided that they are, not`
handled roughly. ,