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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1930-01-16, Page 4PAGE FOUR THE SEAFORTH NEWS. r1 -1E Lyon, Mrs. N. Grrett, Mrs. S. G. Publishers. Leslie Mrs. L. Hilborn. .,Strangers',• Secretary Mrs. R. Slat- . er. Mrs. H, \Ic-I Birthday Secretary, Elroy. A d'tors :Mrs, N Garrett, Mrs, W. H. Lyon lets. E. Johnston: (Supply Secretary, _ sirs. Associate Helper's Secretary, N. Garrett. Mrs. E, Temperance Secretary, Bender, How We Can Improve Our Insti- tute.—To begin with no• organization no individual, can get very far with- out a• good deaf of pep, and the pep necessary for any society must begin with its president and her associates. The members must be loyal to them- selves, their branch, their officers and their community, By thus cultivating a fine.contmunity spirit much can be accomplished along the line of Insti- tute work, for home and country, While the individual can do much through personal effort, she must reach out and co-operate with other women if they are to carry on com- munity worlc effectively. They oan` also take • advantage most profitably of the services available through the various departments of Government and other organizations. Itis not ne- cessary here to name any of the org- anizations in which the Institute is enjoyed, Every member receives a copy of the annual report which makes very interesting and instructive reading and should be well studied. Every community has its own particu- lar needs and it is up to us as instit- ute members to decide along what lines our activities may be directed and then do our best to carryout that work effectively before anything can be accomplished. The members mist cultivate a spirit of unity, The Scrip- ture says: `Behold how good and how pleasant a thing it is for breth- renedto dwell . together in unity," that applies to the sisters as well. Vs e must learn to abide by the decision of the majority. If we bring up a trea- sure and are defeated. in all societies the majority is supposed to rule. Of course we can always do as the poli- ticians do, bring up the measure again and again and win out in the long run. It all depends on how import- ant the matter under discussion hap- pens to be. When asked to perform any task. accept graciously and do a little more, like Rebecca of old, and ill ening a little more you will he sur- prised at how much you will accom plish. May we never grow weary in well doing. for there is indeed a relig- ious quality in ajl faithful service. As the Institute is an organization for service, we may help the work along by willingly and cheerfully respond- ing as far as we are able. To any de- mands that may he made on our. time. talents or substance, it is what the put into it that brings the greatest bless- ing and reward to ourselves. Another way by which we can help the Insti- tute is by publicity. The local press gives notch appreciated publicity to worthwhile educational. social and service activities in branch and dis- trict throughout the province. Pub- licity is essential because in this busy age we are prone to forget dates of meetings, non-members must be noti- fied in some way, and each member should do her part by calling atter- tics of friends to the date and place of meetings, In this way each mem- ber becomes a publicity, agent and should send in all items of interest or outstanding merit to the press secre- tary, who will send such reports to the local paper. making the reports bright and snappy and interesting to the reader. Another way to advertise is to talk about the meetings to non- members and always invite newcom- ers to join. Yet another way is to send post cards to members and non- members. This will make .the con munity realize that the Institute is ac- tive. In order to make the meetings interesting we must provide good programs. We must consider for ell our programs, something to do, to see and something to hear, They must be instructive, constructive, pro- gressive and varied. They most make people think and they should be made up of topics; of a discussional charac- ter. \Vhen people Listen to something edifying and interesting they are like- ly to conte to the next meeting. They feel they would miss something good if they stayed away. The chief re- quirement really is enthusiasm; apathy. has ruined many a good cause. The successful people in any line of en- deavor are usually enthusiastic and optimistic, sure of success in all their plans and work. So it should be with the Institute. We are engaged in a great and good work, the betterment of the human race educationally, spit- ittially and socially. The following lines were found on a Junior Institute program and are well worth while c,mmitting to memory, they cover the aef tl and happy ucee t t 010 s wholeround lite a little bya a little life "Give little mirth; sing a little, bring a little happiness to earth; pray a little, play a little, be a little glad; rest a little, jest a little, if the heart is sad; spend door; a little, send a little to another give a little, live a little, love a little more. An organization so keen and alert as the Institute, so adjustable to every need, so alive to new experi- ences end enterprises, so eager to help its members, will not be content with past achievements. Theer will ever be new visions and new ventures, if wee take an interest in our work, have high ideals and live up to them even if we do not attain them. Our Insti- tute will go on being the great influ- ence it is for good not only in Ontario but throughout the whole world. "Let us each in loving mood, Each help each through Life's short span, I1 we oan't do all we would, Let us clo the best we can."—This. paper was given at the. January meeting of the insti- tute, Mrs. John McNichol spent a few days last week with her father, Mr. Samuel Storey, who has been quite ill. Mr. and Mrs, John Riley and Helen, of Jamestown, visited '1'[r, and Mrs. John Grasby on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Roger- son and children were guests of Mr Wm, •Cunnin horn Monday evening. Mr, and Mrs. David Laidlaw enter- tained about 75 'of their neighbors and friends ,Pridiay evening. Mr. and 'Mrs. Charles Nicholson and Gordon spent New 'Year's with SEAFORTH NEWS Snowdon Bros,, 'WALTON. Mr. George 'Sholdice' of Kitchener is visiting with his father, Vir. Wm, Shloldice. 'Miss Craig of Blyth is visiting with her aunt, Mrs, \Vm. Sltoldice. Mr, John McDonald of Windsor, is back in. Walton and intends' to open the sawmill Inc custom sawing this Spring. The regubar of the W. M. S. and tLaidies' meeting t of Duff's United Olunsch was held at .the home of Mrs. Neal .on Wednesday, Jan, 8. About thirty ladies were present, Mrs, Bryans, the newly, appointed Presid- ent, conducted the devotional exer- cises with Scripture reading by Mts. Maines. Mrs: Gardiner dealt with the topic taken from the 2nd chapter, study book, "From. Jerusalem to Jer- usalem." A report of> the last three Months' finance was given . by the 'Treasurer, Mrs. Davidson. It was de- cided to give out mite boxes to the various members who desired theins and the meeting was brought to a close with prayer by the President. The annual meeting of Duff's Unit- ed Church has been postponed from •Jan. 17 to. jan. 24 at 1';30 p.m. All in- terested, please bear this change in mind, A community old time dance was held in the Workman's hall on Wed- nesday evening. The Blyth string or- chestra furnished the music. A fine time was spent by all and those in charge deserve credit for the excel- lent order maintained throughout the evening. Miss Olive Williamson spent a few days last week with her grandmother,. Mrs. W. S. Forbes while Mr, Forbes attended his nephew's funeral at Cro- marty. Messrs. Russell Dougherty and Jo- seph Hamilton have purchased a gar- age in Blyth.\\•e wish them success. C,?n'Itinv :he order of the day itt the surrounding district jeer now. Mr, John Williamson of Saskatche- wan is visiting his cousins, Messrs, Thomas, George and Jack William- son, also Mrs. Ramsay. It is. forty years since he was here and he sees lots of changes. John McDonald. Windsor, is in the village this week. The old time dance on Wednesday evening was well attended. A 'pleas- ant evening was enjoyed by all Pres- ent. Dr. Freak Neal, Peterboro, visited Itis mother over the week end. Mrs. Jas. Lawson is under the weather for a few days. Several are complaining of colds. We are sorry to hear that Mr. W. J. Dickson, Seaforth, has an attack of pneumonia and his many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mrs. C. Fingland is itt Blyth caring for her father, Mr. J. Johnston, who is laid up with a very sore foot. Mr. and Mrs. C. Bennett attended the euchre and dance in the hall at Winthrop on Friday evening. M. Hamilton and R. Doherty have bought a garage in Blyth and intend starting business as soon as weather permits in the spring. Mrs. I. Bolton spent the week end - with Mrs. W. Humphries. MMrs, J. Ritchie is improving nicely after an operation for goitre in Tor- onto hospital the fore part of last week. 'Press Secretary Mrs. J. Calclongh. ui BLYTH. The Late Allan B. Bainton.—There passed away on Sunday morning, Al- lan B. Bainton, of the firm of woollen manufacturers known as, Bainton Bros., in his fifty-ninth. year. Mr. Rainton had not been in good health for some time, but it was not thought to be serious until a few days before his death. He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, who was Miss Am- anda Totten, of C'hesley; one song Franklin, and one daughter, Marjory, at home, and two brothers, John, of .\fontanna, and Frank, of Blyth, and three sisters, \Irs. ifdLeod, of Pon- tiac, Michigan; Mrs. Stephen Mac- kenzie, Galt; Mrs. James Leach, De- troit, The funeral was held on Tues- day from his late residence on Durs- ley street, the service being conducted' by his pastor, the Rev. E. L. Ander- son. The pallbearers were: G. M. Chambers, John Heffron, James Sims, James Dodds J. W. Mills, Edward Laundy. Those who attended the fu- neral From a distance were: Mr. Ste- phen MacKenzie, \Ir. Charles Mac- Kenzie, of Galt: Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Totten, of Toronto: Walter Fred Totten, of Hamilton; Mir; Vt alter To ten, Brantford. Queen Street Ladies' Aid Elect Of- ficers,—lfIono•rary President, Mrs. T. J Il J. uckste P. Mills.• Mrs. W. "de,tt. J \ Press 1st Vice President, Mot. R. Rich- mond. ~Secretary, Mrs. H. McElroy. Assistant Secy, Mr.s J. Colclough, Treasurer Mrs. D. Floody. d'. Pianist, Mrs. Floody. Assistant, Mrs. H. McElroy. Press Secretary, Mra. J. Colelough, Parsonage committee, Mrs, Mills, Mrs. 2.1. McElroy. Mrs. FI,ody, Mrs.Leslie, Mrs. Petty, Mrs. Carr. Mr. Robert Craig underwent an op- eration for hernia in Stratford hostel tal on Thursday last and is doing as ,well as can be expected. Miss Hazel Leslie left on Tuesday for Victoria hospital where she will train for a nurse. Queen Street Officers for 1930. iHonorary Presidents( Mrs. ' 3. Hames, Mrs. B. Taylor, ,President Mrs. J. Colclough. 1st Vice President, Mrs. A. B. Carr +yid Vice Pres., Mrs, E. Bender. IRec. See„ Mrs, S. G. Leslie. Assistant Sec'y,rMrs. r. 11. Lyon 'Corr, Secy, Treasurer, Mrs. C. Grashy. • Pianist, ?vlrs. W. H. Lyon; assist- ant, Mrs, D. Moody. ISuperiniendent: of Christian Stew- airdshsii . and Finance, Mrs. "L.. I -141 - born. Mrs. R. Wighttina Wihute,tl;sirfinance r . Graslby Gar- rett Mrs. 'H McElroy. 1Superhyltenderd °of Lliss-ion Band, ;:Mrs. Wut. desk. Assistant Helpers, Mrs, Utev.) An- derson, wars' E. Bender, Mrs. W. 'H. A LIGHT DRAFT, TIME SAVING, LABOR SAVING SPREADER On Display at Ware Rooms, Seaforth Dealers in GOOLD, SHAPLEY & M'UIR MACHINES AND 4EPAIRS STEWART WARNER RADIOS VULCAN AINTI-FREEZE arid ALCOHOL ANTI-F'REEZE McAlpine ire p h Agents for Massey -Harris Implements and Repairs. Beatty Bros. Farm Equipment Metallic Roofing Frost Fence Gas & Oii OPEN EVENINGS Iv1r. and Mrs. Leslie Fear. I had about 25 members and had 'raised _Mr, and Mrs. P,. J Kelly spent the almost $20 •Tale choir had donated -$75 to the Y. P5. for a payment on the piano and had still on hand some $516, after pur- chasing new anthem books last spring. week -end with friends. at Seaforth, BAYFIELD. Library Meeting—The annual meet- ing of the members: of the: Bayfield Public Library will be held on Mon- day, January 20th, at two o'clock in the Library Roont, • Mr. William Orr, who has spent a couple of weeks with his fattier and sisters, returned on Monday to Port Austin, Mich. Mrs. T. Mallett of London is the guess of her mother, Mrs. K. Davison. Miss Jean Woods who has been teaching at Galt for the past year and a half arrived on Wednesday to spend several weeks with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. king who have been visiting their son, A. F. King in Toronto, returned home on :Monday. Mrs. W. Westlake and .firs. A. LONDESBORO. Mr. and Mfrs. H. Mogridge of Au- burn called on Mr. and Mrs. IJ, Man- illag.on Sunday Miss Mabel Harvey is spending- a. week with ,her friend, Miss Adams of H the 8th of allett • Mr. and Mrs. Pethiele of Eeter are guest's at the hone of Mr, J. W. Arm- strong. The W. I. have divided their society into four groups, each group endea- voring to raise money to go to the, cemetery fund. ,We are pleased to see .Miss Belle Nott able to be out again after recent- ly having flu,'" - Miss Gladys ,Mountain spent ,Sunday the ,guest ;of .Miss Helen Youngblut. lA number of neighbors and friends att'end'ed tihe funeral of the late Mrs. Albert Wiayiuouth Froin the' home of her daughter, •. Mrs, Charles Saunders -cock on Sunday last.. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved. Mrs. T. Tainblyn of. Colter, Man„ is the guest of Mrs. J. Tamblyn. iS.IS. No. 111 was closed for a couple of days owing to the teacher being TI-IURSDAY, JANUARY lb; 1930. The Y,P,IS. had raised about $120 and during the -year had purchased a new piano which is already more than half paid for. There is a membership of thirty and the Society has provid- ed many entertaining' and helpful evenings. The Church Treasurer reported all obligations suet and the sum of $23.00 on hand, also $80 of a balance in the Parsonage Board account. Altogether the finances seem to be in a 'healthy condition and the congregation. 'off to a good start for the New Year. entertained a number of their 'The former church officers tt'ere re-. Leitch elected: friends to a very enjoyable dance in the Town hall on Wednesday of last Board of Stewards -David Dewar,- Robert Scotchmer, John Scotchmer, week in honor of their brother. W. Orr. Sam Rohner, Paul Cleave, Brown Ste - Several of the young men of the wart, Dan. McKenzie, R. G. Reid, village gave a dance in the Town Hall The Organist, 'Miss Gladys Gale; assistant, Mrs. R. Scotchmer. Sunday School superintendent—A. E. Erwin; assistant, C. Campbell. Secretary-Treas.--Murray Grainger. Church Sec. Treas. tRoberf Scotch - on Friday evening which was numb enjoyed by all present Meeting of the A.Y.P.A.—The regu- lar meeting of the A.Y.P.A. of Bay- field Parish. including St. James' Church, Middleton. St. John's, Varna, Iter. M. and M. Fund Treas,-H. and Trinity, Bayfield, was held at the Drehmann. Auditors -Dan. McKen- Rectory on 174'ednesday evening of last week. The meeting was opened by President, Stewart Middleton. After the reading of the minutes of the last meeting by: the Secretary, Miss Nor- ma Welsh, and business discussions, the Bayfield group took charge of the program. 'Miss Floy Edwards and Mrs. Paull gave a piano duet. Leslie Elliott read a paper ort St Aidan; the zie, Harold Scotchmer. The congregation is fortunate in 'having as its leader in spiritual things one who so faithful and capable as Mr. Gale who by his everyday life ex- hibits the kindly and generous spirit of Christianity and ever seeks to lead - his people to a higher plane of living. :Miss Cox of Georgetown. is visiting., Mrs. J. Armstrong. Mrs. Tamblyn on a number of her friends on Friday to a five o'- clock tea. Misses Sheddick spent Sunday with Misses Watson. Knox Ohurch are holding' their con- .gregational meeting in the church on Thursday, Mrs, John -Scott spent Mdnday with Clinton friends. Mrs.,Fingland returned after visit- ing.with Walton friends. ,Mrs. Townsend is visiting with Morris friends. A pleasant evening was spent in the members of the String Quartette -Dr, basement of St. Andrew's Church on A. Newton -Brady, Milton Pollock. Ar- 'Monday evening when at n special meeting of the Y.P.S. a pageant was thur Peck and Rev. 'F.'H, Paull play ed two splendid selections Miss put on "Portals of the New Year,' At, Lucy Woods read a eery interesting the close of which a presentation was. paper on "Our Empire" and Arthur made to a member of the Society, Peck delighted the gathering with a Murray Grainger, as recognition by Ora - violin solo. Miss Susie Westlake then the Society of his success m the Ora - which torical contest conducted throughout took charge of the social period, the Presbytery last Fall. The gift was greatly enjoyed. Before diapers- ittg, refreshments were served. The was a fountain pen and the preseeta- next meeting will be held et Middle tion was made by Rev. R. M. Gale, ton on Wednesday, January 23rd, when the second group of St. James' members will take charge of the meet -1 Mg.VARNA. Annual Meeting• of nu Andrew's United Church,—The annual meeting of St. Andrew's United Church was The first meeting of 19,30 Council held on Wednesday afternoon, Anti- vivre held on Monday. The old offle- ary 8th in the basement of the church,. idls all retain their offices with the with a gond attendance of members.' exception of the Clerkship which has Rev, R. M. Gale occupied the chair been held by Mr. J. E. Iiarnwell, who and Murray Grainger was elected Secretary for the meeting. Reports were heard from the various organiza- tions of the congregation and all were very good, The missionary and main- tenance fund- was the only one which. failed to reach its dnanc'aal objective of $400 and that only by some $35. This the congregation hopes to raise at once and special envelopes for the purpose have been issued. The W.M:S, had reached its allot- ment of $250. The Ladies Aid So- ciety had paid the caretaker's salary and also some repairs for the parson- age and had on hand $28.114, The Sunday School had a good re- port with $31.30 on hand to begin the new year( also the Mission Band, the Youngest organization of the church, with only ten months of existence, has moved to Goderich, and Mr. C. C. Pilgrim, has been appointed as Town- s -hip clerk. Mr. Wilmer iicClinchey spent the week end with friends in Hensel'. Mr. W. Taylor made a shipment of live stock to Toronto Friday. Mr. J. E. Hartwell of Goderich, spent the week -end with friends in Verna, Mr. Chuter has been busy of late decorating the interior of Mr. Wilmer McClinehey's house, Babylon line, The stork visited the home of Per- cy Johnston and left a little son. 'Wedding bells are ringing as well as sleigh bells. The young people held their weekly Friday night dance in the hall. Mr. Roy Dawson n has returned af- ter a short visit with friends in Flint. Big Crop -Increase forlO3O THIS WILL BE ASSURED' TO YOU IF YOU USE ate P hOSh Cent. uhmss33PerC P Our Grain and Clover Special We also have to offer you TANGUAY HIGH GRADE M'IXIED FERTILIZERS Also ARM'OUR'S HIGH ANALYSIS GOODS sole agents for w AIRO WAGRICULTURAL LIME An all Canadian product, manufactured at Beachville, Ont, A new $100,000 plant is being erected at present. We have the best plant food. values being offered you to -day, We always have a supply of goods on hand. See our Agent before you place your order, or phone 136 r 2 . l<•I R ./ i',1'L t r ;i ► >t a• e r a0 v GENERAL AGENT, HURON AND PERTH W INTHROP. Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Little enter- tained the Glee Ctub last week. The evening was spent in progressive eu- chre. Ladies first prize was won by Mrs. Joseph Dolmage; men's, spy Mr. Percy Little; consolation prizes went to Mrs. Wodland and 1r, Geo Ea - teat. 'Phe next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Clarke on January 21st. Mr. Tint Eaton of Seaforth, .tl'fr. and .Lars,' Kennie Bennett and little son, Ronnie, of Wisiton. spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Eaton. Mrs. B. Wodland of Stratford has returned home after spending the past week with her cousin, ' Mrs. Nelson Govenlock, The euchre and dance held here last Friday evening was a good success. The first part of the evening was spent in progressive euchre. Ladies first prize was wan by Mrs. Joseph Little;. men's, Mr. Willis Dundas; ladies lone hands, Mrs. Willis Dundas; men's, Mr. Jos. McFarlane; consolation's went to Mrs. Frank Johnston and Mr Guy Dorrance. After lunch a few hours were spent.in dancing, Misses Mabel and Margaret nth - ick spent a few days with friends in London. The district meeting of the L.O.L. was held in Winthrop hall Tuesday everting. KIPPEN, Now is the -titre to get your harness oiled and .repaired, ready for spring. I am prepared to oil harness, single or double, J. A. WOIRKMPAIN, Eippen. .Mr, Beverly Beaton of Detroit vis- ited for a few days with relatives and friends and was accompanied home by his wife and soar who have been visit- ing the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. Green, the last couple of weeks. Mr, William.. Green was visiting with relatives at Seaforth during the week. Mrs, Earl Sproat entertained some friends to dinner on Wednesday a{en- irg in honor of Mr, Sproat's birthday. Mr, W. C. Sproat who has been vis- iting relatives in Seaforth has. return- ed 'home. • An interesting meeting of St. An- drew's W.M.S. was held last Wednes- day at the Manse. In spite of unfor- tunate weather conditions 16 mem- bers and 2 visitors answvered the roll call. Mrs. Monteith in her capable way, conducted the meeting. The Bible study and aevotions were taken by Mrs. French and Mrs." Conner, dealing with the thought of Pentecost, a Fulfilment which lead the way for study to follow'. Special interest was attached to the first chapter of our new study book, "From Jerusalem to. Jerusalem," which was taken by Mrs. 'Monteith. Mrs. W. W. Cooper offer- ed prayer. During January the W. M.S. members are asked to remem- ber Dr. Margaret McKellar of India in prayer,' The C.G.I.T. Girls will meet Satur- day afternoon in the S.S. at 2.30 o'clock, The Y.PJS. held its ,regular meeting Friday evening, Jan, 10. A fair attend- ance was present. Miss Jean Ivison was n char c of the meeting. F o l i ,Follow- ing g , inthe devotional peri a short - 0 period, ort pro g 1 1 grannie consisting of readings, a solo by Miss Mildred \\r'ot h'an, entitled "Only a Smile," was given, a few. games, then the business part follow- ed This being nightto the electof- ficers o ficers for 19.30 it was decided to rein- state state ,all the old officers wlto so ably fulfilled their ditties in 1929. After this the meeting was dismissed with the siizpah benediction, Mr. Harvey \MClyntont, who has been spending the past two months With his brothers, Melvin' and Verner, of Detroit; Royal ,of Oha"thain, and his sister, Mrs, Geoghegan, (London, spent the week -end at his home in Kippen. We are glad to report that his father, who has been so seriously ill in Vic toria hospital, London, is some bet- ter, although not entirely out of dang- er. Good 'hopes are held out for his ultimate recovery. Mrs. J. ,B. McLean, who has been ill the private hospital, .Hensall, far treat- ment, is now able to be up and is.d'o- ina nicely, Miss V. Smith of Zurich is visiting her ,grandmother, Mrs, Jas. Daymsan, who, we are sorry to say, injured het' ankle some weeks ago. Miss Audrey Johnston, of eVarna, was a weekend' guest with her friend, Miss Dorothy McLean, The services of our church on Sab- bath were well attended despite bad. road conditions, Miss Margaret Cooper returned to, ,London Saturday las'ti Margaret has been home ,for sometime, •convalescing. after her operation for appendicitis, WOL'VERTON FLOUR MILLS CO. LIMITED SE WORTH, ONTARIO - Feed Feed i&nan, in bags Sthorts, in bags Middlings, in bags No. 6 Wihebt Chop in bags Oat Ohop, in bags" Rolled Oats, in bags .Mixed Ohop in bags Cottonseed Meal l37,00' per ton. $318.00 per ton s $415.00 per ton 2 1(5 bag' $2.10 bag !$2.110 bag $1.85 bag $2.7'5 bag SILVERKING FLOUR for Bread, KEYSTONE. FLOUR for Pastry PHONE 51 .yea" Bell Telephone is a Land Distance. . aSi'stiaa wer rates for Long Distance Calls in effect New reduced rates for long dis- tancetelephone service in Onta- rio and Quebec have been in effect since January 1. The new lower rates affect chief- ly calls to points from 75 to 800 miles distant, the reductions be- ing from $.05 to $.20 per call. These mean an annual saving of $200,0001or telephone users. Long distance telephone service is constantly improving in speed, reliability and scope. Every Pell. telephone is a long distance sta•- tion from which one may talk with greater satisfaction end at lower rates—than ever before. Mr. Duman Cooper had a nasty fall while skating Saturday evening last, and received a cut which required some titches to close. Duncan was lucky to escape as he did es it carte quite near his eye. * g: S: * * * * * * * • NEWS AND INFORMATION * • FOR THE BUSY FARMER .i: (Furnished by !On•tario. Depart- *. *• ment of Agriculture.) * e$ *: q:' * * * * * * * Food for Brood Sows. Alfalfa or clover hay fed from racks fonms an excellent roughage for brood sows. Roots are also good but may not always be available. The meal ra- tion may vary considerably but should, not be too, stronig. Baan, shorts, ground oats and ,ground barley in equal parts, if fed judiciously at from two to six pounds daily, 'depending: on the size and condition of the sow as well as the period of pregnancy, has been found tog ive good food re- sults. sults. _Mineral feeds are usually es- sential and may Ise supplied either by sods or a suitable mineral mixture containing charcoal, ashes, bone meal. The Labor Situation Under the heading of "Labor and Wages," the annual 'bulletin issued by the Department for the year 1929 re-, marks: "Farm labor could not be secured at any lower y ow or, in some cases, asJo've. rate of wages as during• the past three years. The farrier can only afford to c,. pay for Itis help out of the money his products bring iu, B'rritish itmmigra- tion does not flow by choice to the. farms and more relief might conte from immigration if other races ex- perienced on the land were encour- aged. Not much change itt condi- tions generally was reported - in 1929 although more labor appeared to have been released from the cities to the farms. A cutin the, tobacco acreage made the situation easier in that -di- rection. Tobacco growing in the wes- tern counties helps to set the local wage level during the busy season. The outlook is for the wage levels•to remain as they aro or to fall,a litble perhaps. Domestic "servants are not known on Ontario farms, according to all reports received front corres- pondents west, east and north," Many Meetings in February. J. Lockie Wilson, secretary of the agricultural ansI Horticul'teral branch furnishes the following list of annual conventions at the King Edward hotel, Toronto, during February: Ontario Field Crop and Sced Grow- ers' ers Ass a Feb. 4th. , Ontario Plownien's Association, Feb. 5th Ontario Ass'n.. of Fairs and Ex- hibitions, x biliti ns1 Feb: 6th and 7th.. o � CS As- sociation, Qntamo Vegetable Growers' Feb, 12th (Preceded by an- nual meeting on Feb. 111'th at Parlia- ment Buildings.) Ontario .Horticultural A'ssooiaition, 4ah Feb,I 13th avid 1 Farmers and others •inter•es'ted should clip these dates for reference.. 1%n Invitation IS. EXTENDED TO YOU TO VISIT THE Leather Store in the Campbell Block Seaforth -DOME IN AND 'INSPECT THE STOCK. Will be pleased to show goods and quote prices. Orders for your spring requirements in Harness or Harness Parts carefully attended to.. Repair work promptly done, �-i, Robinson