The Seaforth News, 1942-02-26, Page 1FIURON
COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER
WHOLE SERIES, VOL, 64, No, 9
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Z6, 1942
Pheme 84.
$1 a year.
Electric Light BalbsA 1 Farm Surveys Reveal
5 for 95c
VANCAMP TOMATO SOUP—
S for , 25c.
APPLE,'STRAWBERRY JAM -
4 tans 550
ASSORTED.CAKES—
6 varieties 19c lb„
TIP TOP MARMAIF.ADE—
Jar ....:... 29c
SEEDED _RAISINS.—Loose •
Lb ....... 150
BROKEN BISC,UIT-
2 lbs. .... 256
McLAREN'S FREEZE-EASY.—
Pkg. 10c
CHEESE RRITZE.—
Pkg. 10c
ROSE APPLE BUTTER. -
32 oz. jar 28c
SHINOLA WAX.—
Tin 27c
LEMON OIL.=Howei s
Bottle 25c
MASTER HOG CONCEi1TRATE.—
Cwt. $2.95
Shortage of Help
McKillop and Tuckersmith Fig.
ures-More Women Doing
Farrn Work.
The Farm Surveys wore conducted
by the McKillop and ' Tuckersmith
Federation of Agriculture. Each
School section director was respon-
"sible for canvassing bhe farmers of
his section. The completed lists' were
sent to the office of the Ontario De-
partment of Agriculture, Clinton,
for tabulation.
The objective of the surveys was
to find out the actual farm conditions
relating to labour, machinery and
equipment, livestock, field crops, and
other important farm phases, so that
assistance could be given for the
production of foodstuffs • so necessary
for. the Canadian war effort.
McKILLOP TWP.
Statistics (as supplied by the
County. Clerk):
Assessed acreage -45,292,
Total assessment—$2,844,481,
I Population -1,686.
Results r
- of Survey
Number of•armers co-operating, 301
Average' age of farm operators, 49
Average size of farm, 125 acres.
Labor:
l Farmers' sons in Active Force; 10
Farmers'. sons in Reserve Force, 7'
A. C Routled e
Farmers' sons liable to be called for
or.
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PRONE 166
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PHONE 43
Northside United Church
Rev.` H. V. Workman, ,Minister.
10 a.m. Sunday School.
11 a.m. Morning Worship. S14biect;
"Hidden Suffering."
7 p.m. Flt• Lt. Chas. C. Murray,
Chaplain of Clinton Radio School will
preach. A choir of fifty airmen will'.
sing. I
Thurs. 7.45 p.m. —Prayer Service. I
Welcome to these services. ddd
St. Thomas Church
Rector Rev. R. P. D. Hurford; D.D.
11 a.m. "The Crosti and Divine Love"
7 p.m. "The Christian Life."
Sunday School at 10 a.m.
Wed. 8 p.m. "The Man Who Knew
Better."
St. Mary's Church, Dublin
2.25 p.m. Sunday School.
3 p.m. "The Divine Love.".
Egmondville United Church
Rev. A, W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D.
10 a.m., Sunday School.
11 a.m., 'Jesus and Judas." The
Lord's Supper.
8 p.m., , "The Attraction of the
Cross."
Preparatory Service, Fri., Feb. 27th,
at 8 p.m.
"Fellow Sufferers with Christ."
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister.
S.S., 10 a.m.
Morning subject, "Subjects of the
King."
Evening subject, "Self -Denial or
Self Expression."
Midweek meeting Thurs. at 8 p.m.
These services will be held in the
church basement.
YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNION
The regular meeting of the Young
People's Union' of North Side Church
was held on Tuesday, February 24
with President Marguerite Westcott
in the chair The meeting was open-
ed with the singing of a hymn follow-
ed by prayer by Ronald Savauge.
The minutes were seconded by Fred
Weedmark. After the business per-
iod, Ernest Clarke led in prayer. Rev.
H. V. Workman took the topic, "Cur-
rent Events." After a hymn, Helen
Moffat led in prayer.
ENLISTMENTS
Enlistments in the R.C.A.F. at the
London recruiting centre for the
week ending February 21, include; 1
Carl William Anderson, Goderich,
and Rupert .Easton Nelson Merriam,
Centralia.
Also enlisted in the women's divi-
sion was Vera Elizabeth Hudson, of
Seaforth.
ENGAGEMENT
Mr, and 'Mrs, Jacob Wurm, Sea -
forth, wish' to announce the engage-
ment of their eldest slaughter, Marg-
aret Irene, to Earl Ray Frike, Son of
Mr, Prike and the late Mrs. Prike,
Stratford, marriage to take place the
middle of March.'
ENGAGEMENT
Mr, and Mrs. James McSpadden of A
military training in 1942, 48.
Farmers hiring help, .108.
Hired men enlisted in 1941, 7
Farmers with a hired man at presen
21.
Farmers with adequate help for 194
89.
Farm women helping with ' farm
1 work in 1941, 226.
Women helping on farms more no
j than in peace time, 186.
Farmers who' could. exchange mor
labor with neighbors to advantag
in 1942 than in 1941, .50.
Number of farmers who have suffic
help in prospect to maintai
the 1941 production, 192.
Livestock: Plan
f.
In 1941 194.
Work horses 1032 1042
Dairy cows . 1051 1131
Brood sows. 680. 716
Bacon hogs' marketed. 8360 8698
Milking beef cows 1475 1680
Steers .& heifers market2322 2437
Ewes 301 304
Laying . hens 3A784 429.90
Baby chicks purchased 48177 52464
Number of farmers expecting to pur
chase more feed in 1942 than'in
1941, 127.
Field Crops:
No. acres winter wheat 1349 1786
Spring grains 11126 12160
Hay 7594 7381
Pasture 12826 12479
Corn 391 397
Turnips and mangels..198 212
Cash crops 431 .507
1941 1942
Number of acres of bush, 1706.
Farmers having land suitable for
reforestation, 73.
No. of farmers desiring application
form for free forest trees, 92.
No. farmers planning to leave more
land down in hay and pasture in
1942, 80. In 1943, 78.
No. of farmers planning to produce
as. much of the following products
required by Great Britain in 1942
as in 1941: Bacon 245; milk 254,
Eggs 279.
Tonnage of commercial fertilizer
used in 1941, 377.
Usual rate per acre, 125 lbs.
Farm Machinery and Equipment:
Number of tractors, 115. Steel 94,
rubber 21.
Tractors that did custom work for
neigbors in 1941, 49. 1942, 45.
Amount of tractor machinery on
hand, plow 96,• cultivator 72, disc
62, one-way disc 20, row -crop ma-
chinery 3, combine 2, grain sep-
arator 31,
Number of fertilizer drills 88, drilla
with fertilizer attachment 32, milk-
ing machines 9, grain grinders 79,
cream separators 276, farmers re-
quiring new machinery 1942, 68.
Miscellaneous:
Number of farmers with hydro at
present 66; would install. if avail-
able 88.
Farmers with sufficient seed ' grain
for 1942, 237.
Number of radios 240: Radio stations
listened to for farm information
CKNX 52.d%i CBL 14.8, CFRB
13.9.
Number of farmers taking a daily
paper 181, weekly paper 269,
farm magazine 230, number of
phones 280, number of cars 250,
trucks 15.
Number of farmers who think that
farm prices . should be based on
cost of production plus a reason-
able profit, 275.
Willing to keep a cost record of some
farm product in 1942, 123.
TUCKERSMITH TV1nP.
Statistics (as supplied by the County
Clerk): Assessed acreage 41,197;.
Total assessment ;82,694,359; pop-
ulation 1,625.
Results of Survey
Number of farmers co-operating'; 292
verage age of farm operators. 47'
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BACK THEM. UP !
Here are the boys from Sea -
forth and district who have gone
to the defence of King and Coun-
try. a
They offer their lives. Will you
not even lend your money? Do
not fail them. Buy Victory Bonds,
Lieut. Fred Crich, Harry J. Bolton,
Art Cameron, Jack Cameron, 0, C.
Coombes, George Case, ,Cpl. W. C. Ben-
nett, CPI. Wm, .Barber, Van Bell, Hugh
Oke, Wm. Edgar, PO. H. L. Bray, John
Nielson, A. K. Sharp Glenn Somers, R.
Smith. Frank Sins, Charles Woods, J.
Walker, Alastair Wlgg, Capt. 0, Aber -
hart. Rosa Allen, Manor S. W. Archibald,
Ferg Bullard, Elmer Beattie, 3. S. Bar-
ry, L.CpI. Geo, Crich. Capt. 3. D. Col-
ouhoun, Fred Cooper, T. J. Downey, John
Drager, Robt, Dillon, Lieut. B. .1. Dun-
can, Donald W. Dale, Harold 0. Free,
Ralph Davidson, PO. 'Ed Ifaly, John God-
dard, Frank Grieve, L. 0. Hoggarth,
John Holland. Ed Hart, Hartman Huisser,
Frank Golding, Sterling Habkirk, Vernon
Hoff ,George Miller, L. J. McNairn, W.
Stewat Love, Sergt. M. 0. Milliken, PO.
J. A. Munn, Charles Mowbray, John Mero
Charles Messenger, Norman McQuaid, H.
McLeod, John McLean Major M re G. H, Mc-
Tavish,
:FO Ian MaeTavislr, J. W. Nes-
bitt James Riley Wm. C. Sutherland,
Jack Strong. A. W. Sinew, Arnold J.
Scott, Ronald Storms, Thomas Sills, R. E.
Wilson, Herbert Whittaker, Robt, Venus.
Eyed Willis, T. A. Baker, Gordon Ben -
dor, Capt. Elmer Bell, Sam Burke, How-
ard Carroll 0. J. Dennis, R. L. Eisler,
George Chatters, A. J. Praiser. L. J. For-
tune, Allan Johns, S. P. Johnson, Jack
Johnson, Ronald MacDonald, 3. F. Richie,
Leslie Ritohie, T. W. Sproule, Donald R,
Woods, Albert Venus, Joseph Purcell,
PO. P. R. O'Leary, Bert Whyard, G. Gem -
mall, Paul Dolg, Fletcher Whitmore, K.
F. MacKenzie, C. M. Rintoul, Robt. Mc-
Cartney,
James Eckert, Aldie Eckert, G.
Bidden. Chester McNay Jack Norrie„
Gordon Finnigan, Neville McMillan, Fran-
cis Phillips, Gordon Hildebrand, Donald
Scott, Lieut Lanelie Smith, Capt. - W. • G.
White, Harvey Nott. Ken 'Reid, D. 0.
McDonald, Clare Way, Jack Dunlops
Glen Hildebrand, G. E. Mennell, K. W.
Coombs, L. H. Penni% James E. Brown,
James Broadfoet, George- Few. C. J.
Dennis; J. W,- Handy, Lieut. F. J.
Archibald, Sgt; Stewart Geddes, Jack
Fortune, John Miller, John' Drover. C. J.
Nolan, W. R. Drake, Albert Chip-
-chase, John Chipchase, Wm. T. Chip.
chase, Thos, Smith. Abe W. Zapfe,.
Franklin Young, G. Pethick, Wm. Tay-..
lor, John Taylor. Wm. R. Dalrymple, G.
Collins, A. A. Kerr, Ted Southgate. A.
A. Nicholson, and others.
WEEKLY SALVAGE BULLETIN
Weather conditions and other consi
derations have made'it necessary to
postpone the first salvage collection
in Seaforth from the first to the
second week in Marc),. ,This coilee-
tion will be East of Main street and
. will include all stores. Two weeks la-
ter a collection will be made in the
'west part of the town. The date for
the first collection will be announced
in this paper next week.
Late this week or early' next week I
every home in Seaforth will receive 1
a telephone directory, which is pres-
ented to you by the business men of
Seaforth. This includes all directions,
for saving. salvage materials and also
for preparing such .materials to fac-
ilitate handling on collection days.
Your directory will be delivered to
your door, watch for it and hang it
up in your kitchen for ready refer-
, ence. These directories will also be
distributed throughout the surround- 1
ing country by the Tuckersmith, Me- f
Killop and Hullett units of the Sea -
forth and district salvage corps.
The saving of rubber is of vital 1
importance inasmuch as our shipping
lanes from the Far East, from which
we secured 95 per cent. of our rub-
ber supplies, have been severed.
Among the many items of rubber
that you can save are: auto tires and
tubes, bicycle tires and tubes,• hose,
1rubber boots and shoes, wringer
rolls, rubber mats for floors and
autos and for kitchen sinks and bath
tubs, kneeling pads for scrubbing,.
belting, gaskets, rubber tubing used
in labs and shops, rubbers, slickers,
surgical and sick room supplies,. gal-
oshes, jar rings, etc. The rubber you w
save for your salvage committee will e
help Canada's war industries and the
proceeds from its sale will be given
to the Red Cross and other war char-
ities.
London wish to announce the en- years,
gagement of their only daughter; Jean Average size of farm, 126 acres,
Mary, to Bert McSpadden, second Labor:
son of Mr, and Mrs. Zack McSpadden, Farmers dons in Active Force, 21
The marriage will take place the end Farmers' sons in Reserve Force 13.
of February,
Former Seaforth Boy Red Cross Notes
Educational Adviser At the request f theOntario Div-
ision
of the Canadian Red Cross the
Capt. W. Gibson White Write
from England of Work fo
the Soldiers
The following interesting letter ha
been„received by Mrs, M. White o
town, from her son, Capt, W. Gibson
White, Educational Adviser with the'
Canadian Legion in England.
H.Q. 1 A,A. Bde, R,C,A,
18 Jan. /42
Nursing Division of Western Univer
S sity is holding a refresher course for
r graduate nurses.
The course is entitled "Emergen-
cies in War.” The dates.are March
9 4th to 7th. Miss Wilson, Superinten-
f dent of Scott Memorial Hospital, has
been appointed delegate from the
Seaforth branch. It is expected that
follow-up work will be conducted
among the nurses in Seaforth,
Dear Mother—I have been promis-
ing for some time to give you a more
coherent account of my work over
here. In several letters I've mention-
ed it, but !Jeer it has been somewhat
disjointed.
About a month ago the Canadian
Legion Educational Services request.
ed that I be loaned to them to assist
in their scheme of education for the
C ` adian Army. This educational pro-
gr8n, started about a year ago when
a turvey was made of the possibili-
ties of doing something in Education
fol• the Canadians in the armed
fo;'ces. The Canadan Legion under-
took the task. As you can imagine it
was a tremendous undertaking, but,
thanks to the untiring efforts of the
men sent over by the Legion to org-
anize the work it is growing by leaps
and bounds.
Besides the staff at the head office
there are a number of Educational
Advisers who work with various
units of the forces. That is where I
fit in. I am the Educational Adviser
foil all the Anti Aircraft units in the
Canadian army, As my assistants, I
have Educational officers in all the
units who receive any problems on
edhcation arising in their units and
turn them over to me. .
lIMie courses offered are many and
vai�led. There are correspondence
coarses in all subjects from public
sc ool to Senior Matriculation. There
ar`..courses from the Universities
Ire ding to the degree of B.A., and
even some post -graduate courses. We
also have access to the facilities of
the correspondence courses ,prepared
by, the British Institute of Bnglneer-
ing Technology. As the name implies
these are mainly courses in the diff-
erent branches of engineering. All
these courses are conducted by cor-
respondence and the'men, who wish
to!take them, work at them in their
spare time in the evenings.
One of the' most popular,branches
ieDirected Reading. We undertake to,
provide dreading material for a man
bn any "'subject he desires; if the
books; are .available. Of course the
books are just loaned to him and he
returns them when he is finished.
We also set up a large number of
classes in civilian schools at nights
n such subjects as Automotive Eng-
neering, Diesel, Welding, Commerc-
ral .Art, Photography, etc. The knowl-
edge gained in these classes can be
put- to good use by the men in their
work in the army.
Sometimes we find men who can
not ,read or write. These we usually
handle by private tuition, and there
are a number of men who have now
overcome their terrible handicap.
So you see that if a man wants to
mprove his education and fit himself
or a better job when the war is over
there is ample opportunity for him
to do so.
I find it hard to get time to do all
the work I should like to, but that is
much better than not having enough
to do.
The English people are most ready
to help us in all our endeavours and
many of them are employed by us as
'instructors in our classes.
The Canadian Legion is doing a
wonderful work in making all these
opportunities available to the troops.
I haven't 'seen any of the boys
from Seaforth yet, but no doubt I
shall in the course of my travels.
All my parcels came through very
ell and I appreciate being rememb-
red by so many people and organiz-
ations. Seaforth, is certainly keeping
tab on the native sons who are over
here
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TUCKERSMITH FEDERATION c
MEETS AT SEAFORTH
The Tuckersmith Federation of s
Well, Mother, I hope this will give
ou a better idea of what my work
s, even though I cannot possibly t
over all the details
I shall be looking for more letters
con. Love'to all,
GIBSON
FARM FORUMS DiSCUSS
SOIL PROBLEMS
The Farm Radio forum held at Mr.
Ross Murdie's on Monday, Feb. 23,
' with Guy Dorrance as convener, dis-
cussed the very important subject,
"Will the Soil Last." The productiv-
ity of the soil in the community has,
in the opinion of those present, de-
creased materially—admitting how-
ever that farmers who are using good
cultural practices are producing
more than, say 25 years ago. Some
reasons advanced for this condition
are as follows: Cutting down of for-
ests; soil erosion; poor crop rota-
tion; lack of fertilizer; poor varie-
ties, bad cultural methods; too few
live -stock on the average farm. Sug-
gesting a soil conservation program
for the community was somewhat
difficult on the spur of the moment.
Some of the ideas mentioned were:
A county sail survey, individual soil
tests, and wider use of commercial
fertilizer, or just the reverse of the
conditions mentioned in the above
paragraph, A brief study of the Mun-
icipal Doctor system as organized in
Western Canada, where- 22% of the
population ,receives benefit from the
scheme, was made. According to flg-
'ures available the services of a muni-
cipal doctor cost those in Saskatche-
wan, affected by the plan, $2.12 per
capita, The services rendered in ad-
dition to those of the local M,O.H.,
are professional visits to patients,
obstetrical care, and minor surgery.
The doctor is paid a salary and sup-
plies his own office; transportation,
and in some cases drugs and dress-
ings necessary on the first visit. The
forum expressed hearty approval of
such a plan and would like to see
some local; action taken in regard to
this matter. The next forum, on Mon-
day, March 2, will be held at George
Campbell's, with Wm. Storey" as
convener.
The regular meeting of the weekly
farm forum was held at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Upshall, with -26
present, under the convenership of
Bob McLachlan. The discussions were
based on "Will the soil last." The dos-
ed
Mr. W. S. Broadfoot, that part of the meeting, by invit-
ing us to his home for the March 2nd
meeting. After a few games of euchre,
lunch was served. M. David Popple
moved a vote of thanks to our host
and hostess and we closed our meet-
ing by singing God Save the King.
GAS RATION BOOKS AVAILABLE
A large notice in the post office is
a reminder to motorists that gas ra-
tioning comes into effect April 1st.
Ration coupon books will be neces-
sary after that date and are now
available.
EGMONDVILLE
The regular meeting of the Eg-
mondville Young People's Union
was held Tuesday night. The meeting
opened with a sing -song led by Anna
Watson. The devotional convener,
Mayme Watson, opened the meeting
with' hymn 362 after which Mr. Gar-
diner led in prayer. The Scripture
lesson was read by Jack Patrick from
March 8:22-27. The convener then
spoke a few words on the verse, "He
took the blind man by the hand and
led him out of the town." The busi-
ness period followed after which the
president introduced the guest speak-
er of the evening, Miss Winnie
Savauge. Miss Savauge told the story
of. Dr. Cronin's famous book, • "The
eys of the Kingdom," which was
greatly enjoyed by everyone. The
minutes of the last meeting were
hen read by Anna Watson in the ab-
sence of the secretary. The offering
was taken by Douglas Wallace.
The Egmondville W. M. S. held
their February meeting in the vestry
of the church on Feb. 5 with the vice
president Mrs. ' Richardson in chair.
Meeting opened by singing hymn
40 and prayer led by Mrs. Keyes.
Moved and seconded by Mrs. Watson
and Mrs. Richardson, "That Mrs.
Keyes write Mrs. Gardiner a letter of
sympathy in accordance with herr pro-
longed illness, and also a letter of
sympathy be sent Ms's. Alex Wall-
ace," Minutes of last meeting were
read and adopted. Roll call respond-
ed to by 7 members, Treasurer's re-
port given by Mrs. McMillan and col-
lection received. Mrs. Keyes, temper-
ance convener, gave a reading en-
titled "Profiting from liquor traffic,"
Mrs, McQuarrie reported 8 visits be-
ing nude. Mrs. Watson, Christian
stewardship convener, gave a reading
entitled "What so ever YOU do."
Hymn 430 was sung and Mrs. Nott
led in prayer. Readings from Mission-
ary monthly were given by Mrs, Nott.
Mrs. Cienlenee and Mrs. Watson read
a poem. Meeting was dismissed with
Mrs. Richardson pronouncing the
benediction.
Agriculture held its first monthly
meeting in the public library last
Wednesday evening. The ^ meeting
was well attended.
Mr. Archie Morgan, president of
the Huron county Federation of Ag-
riculture, and guest speaker of the
meeting,gave a very interesting and
instructive talk oh the Federation. In
his speech he stressed the need for
more members and 'said that if many
of the farmers realized how much
the Federation of. Agriculture was
doing for them they would be glad
to become members. The hog bonus
for which the Federation is largely
responsible has netted an average of
ten dollars to every farmer fn.Huron
county.
Entertainment was provided by
Mrs. Wilfred Coleman who gave an
amusing monologue, Mrs, Hugh
Chesney, Who sang a 'solo, and; Mr.
Ivan Forsyth played the violin, The
executive of the Federation then held.
a short meeting at which it was de
tided that the Rural Co-operator
should be sent to every member'; of
the Tuckersmith Federation. The
next meeting is to be held in Kippers
hall on March 18th with Ross For-
rest, Glen McLean and. Bob McGre-
CROMARTY
The observance of the World's
Day of Prayer was held in Cromarty
church' with the ladies of Sbaffa Un-
ited Church joining with the mem-
bers of the Women's Missionary So-
' ciety and Marion Ritchie Auxiliary.
i Mrs. Jamieson expressed a welcome
to thevisitors after which Mrs. Ald-
worth took charge of the first part
of the program. 84"S. William Ham-
ilton conducted the second part.
Those participating in the prayers
were: Mrs. George Butson, Vera
Hambly, Mrs. Walter O'Brien, Mrs.
Leslie Butson, Mrs, Thomas Scott,
Mrs. Oliver; offertory prayer by Mrs,
James Scott. A fine solo was render-
ed by Mrs. T. L. Scott, accompanied
by Mrs. Kenneth McKellar, An in-
teresting address was given by Mrs.
Arthur Kemp on the theme, "I Am
bhe Way." The meeting closed with
the national anthem,
Mr, and Mrs. John Wallace enter-
tamed` a number' of their friends, at
a birthday anniversary.
Kenneth McKellar•, Welland, at his
home here.
Mrs. James Scott, Filmor•e, With
Farmers sons liable to be called for ger responsible for the program. friends.
MANLEY
Carl Sieinon and Wilbur Hoegy of
Galt spent the week end with their
agents.
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Notwithstanding the short-
age of Dinner Sets we
have a very nice variety
in stools at present. The
designs are very smart
indeed and the price is
very attractive.
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DINNER SETS we have
a nice showing at from
$23.00
and upwards in price
You will like the Dinner
Sets
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Plowing Match Notes
Hugh Hill, a dairy farmer from the
Godetich district, is the man who
'bolds the purse -strings for the Inter-
national Plowing Match to be head
October 13, 14, 15 and 16 in Hullett
township.
Hugh is a man who is first and
foremost a farmer. Tall and muscular
from contact with plenty of hard
work, he wastes few words. When he
bas an opinion to express he does so
with a minimum of frills. His langu-
age is plain and forceful:
Hugh Hill is a man possessed of a
good deal of ability in holding an
audience. He has that knack of deliv-
ering a message in a way that people
like to hear. Put him in a smoky
'convention hall or at a formal ban-
quet and he does equally well. He
strips all the unneeesary fixtures
'from his address and gets down to
"brass tacks."
' That is the way in which he is at-
tacking the problem, of putting on
international Plowing Match during
war -time. Satisfied that the Ontario
government believes that the Inter-
national serves a very useful purpose
in wartime he plunged into the work
of putting the whole affair on a strict
budget.
Each item of expense was neatly
catalogued and each source of rev-
enue was stacked up beside it. He
travelled to St Thomas and inter-
viewed the various committee memb-
ers of the Elgin county International
match. Then he went to Peterborough
and compared notes there. After that
he talked with secretary -manager J.
A. Carroll of the Ontario Plowmen's
Association. Compiling his informa-
tion and drafting a budget he pre-
sented it to the executive of the
Huron County Plowing Match com-
mittee. They went into session and
attacked the budget from all angles
and when they finally retired from
that session the budget was consid-
ered as nearly perfect as possible ...
and incidentally it still maintained
general structure set up by the prac-
tical farmer from Colborne township.
Hugh Hill is a breeder of purebred.
Guernsey cattle. People are often
guilty of calling him an Ayrshire
breeder, but he just laughs It off. He
appreciates Guernseys best of all and
feels certain that the day is not far
off when people in Huron county will
swing over to Guernseys from some
of the other breeds. '
He has 25 head of Guernsey cows
milking at the present time. Trans-
lated into terms of work such as
milking and caring for the cows and
the raising of sufficient feed for them
it represents a staggering total. The
shortage of labor has affected him
just as much as any other farmer in
the county. Yet he is looking ahead
to the International Plowing Match in
Huron county as being the greatest
in the history of the Ontario Plow-
men's Association.
"Naturally the raising of the
money for the match is a real job,"
says Mr. Hill; "but I have mighty
good assistants on the directorate.
Weill get the money. to pat this
match over in a real bang-up way.
What we ask for is the loyal co-
operation of everybody In Huron
county."
STAFFA
Misses Doris and Jean Stiehl of
Seaforth, with their parents, Mr, and
Mrs, A. Smale.
0. W. Reed was 10 Toronto.
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Norris were
in Fullerton with Mr. and Mrs. T.
Marshall.
Mr, and Mrs: A. Jeffery and Spen-
cer and Rev. W. E. Aldwo.rth and
Norman Iushfleld, were in London.
Mr, and Mrs, K. Drake in Kitch-
ener; Mr, and Mrs. Angus Earl and
Mrs. William Sadler, Whalen, with
Mr. and Mrs. A. Jeffery,
Miss Marton Drake in Farquhar
with Mr. and Mrs.' Robert Miller,,
Krnnoth Cline in 'London,