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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1931-12-24, Page 4PAGE FOUR THE SEAFORTH NEWS. Seawdo i Bros., Publishers. WALTON A. O. U. W. 'HALL Wednes., Dec. 30 Admission 75e Arthur's Orchestra of Wingham. Lunch Served WALTON. Walton Public 'School Report.— Fifth Class—Examined in geography, history, Latin, French, Botany, art, literature, algebra, Margaret Murray 75%, Grate Manning 73%, Everett Perdue 73%, Fred Rutledge 72%. Senior Fourth --Examined , in all subjects. Helen. Farquharson 7S% Allan McCall 78%, Anna Ennis 75%a, Willie Farquharson 62%, Junior Fourth—Jack Murray 78%, Jack Drager 75%, Mary Humphries 67% (gram.), Dorothy Murray 60%, Mary Buchanand%n (gram.) Senior Third—Beth. Shannon 68%, Kenneth Seiner 66%, Bob Kirkby 57% (arith), Stewart Humphries (spell.), **Jack Snlalldon (spell., ar- ithmetic). Junior Third—Kathlyne Farquhar- son 74%, Barry :Marshall 64%, Mild- red Sellers 61%, Earl Coutts 60%a, Garnet Cummings 60%, Junior Second—Bob Smalld'on`68% *Margaret Murray 61%, liRoss Ben- nett 57%r. Frank Marshall 49%. First—Ruth Cummings 75%, Caul Coutts 74%, Viola Marks 68%. Primer. —Jean Farquharson, Betty Snta;Plon, Lawrence Marks, Donald -'Murray, Maurice Radford, Leslie Rutledge, Gerald Watson.. —M. Luella Parrott, Chas. S. Sellers. Mr. George Underwood of Streets- ville, called on friends in the village Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hay, Mr, and Mrs. Rey Pittrory of Port Albert, spent Sunday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hoy. M. and Mrs. J. Sellers of Blum -ale, spent' Sunday at his sister's. Mrs. E. Clark, Mr. and Mrs, F. A. Hambly- of Stella. :pent Senlay with relatives at We.:t.on. Mr. and Mrs. George Jacks',n and Mr. G. Barrows were in Guelph on Tueeday. Mr. Kenneth Jackeon, who is attending the 0.A:C.. accompanied them home and wilt spend the Christ- mas holiday: with his Parente. dr. Mark Hamilton spent the Christmas holidays visiting friends at Guelph, I:inlsay, Teterboro and'Cam- eron. Ont. CONSTANCE. The Chrietmes service on Sunday was well attended. The choir rend- ered .:t anthem, "Calm an the Night" and there was a solo by errs, Lindsay "Hear the Bells," and the duet by Mrs. B. 13. Stephenson and Mrs. Leo Stephenson, 'The Bells Are Ringing." Mr, Johnston gave a splendid dis- course and brought to us a new thought on the Christmas spirit. The Suniay School entertainment held on Tuesday evening was a splen- did succe's, although the weather was not as favorable as Santa would have liked. the attendance was good, and all the children taking part acted itt a very efficient manner. Much' credit was due Miss Viola Morrison, school teacher, and Mrs. J. Ferguson, ler their ethnrts in training the chil- dren. The tree was well loaded show- ing that Santa must have a long pock- et book, The Sunday School apprecia- ted very much- the donation of candy and nuts by Mr, Leo Stephenson for all the children, Mr, Robert Clarke also donated a goose to the Sunday School for the pastor. The Christ- mas spirit was evident throughout, Mrs. Jean Britton and Miss \fang- aret Love went to Walton on Wed- nesday and are spending the week with their parents, Mr, and Mrs, J. Love. Miss Blanche Wheatley of Toronto is spending the holidays with her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs, Geo. Wheatley, In reporting the W.MrS, program an error was made. Mrs. B, 13. Ste- phenson and Mrs. Leo Stephenson brought a Christmas message in song which was much appreciated, Mr. Leo Stephenson was in London at elemday of this week on business, MANLEY. 'Our teacher, Miss Helen Delaney, '"gave a successful concert last Tues- day night far the closing exercises be- fore Christmas, All the pupils took part in it and the program was car- ried out in a most delightful manner. ...Miss Mary Ellen Dempsey of the teaching staff in Guelph is spending her 'C'hristmas vaoation at her home here. The late nsidd weather has left the roads in poor condition for cars and the speed limit is clown to normal and it would be wise to tie up the cars to save the roads. THE SEAFORTH NEWS. THURSDAY, DECEMB'ER 24, 1931 Come in and See Our New and Used Cars I Am Agent For Durant Cars & Rugby Trucks !Massey=Harris Machinery and Repair JOHN GALLOP AGENT FOR FROST FENCE SUPERTEST GAS and OILS All Repairs and Labor Cash. Mania WANTS FARM LOANS AND REDUCED SALARIE'S 1Dtcember 22, 1931. Editor, Seaforth News, — Woul you allow the space in your valuabl paper to express my thoughts and op inions in a public way. We, the working people, have bee placed in a very critical conditio 'through the very uneair prices fo what we buy and sell. We, the far mers, today are selling the wool o our sheep for about Sc per Ib. an when we go to the retailer we pa from 50c to $1.00 per Ib. for it mad up. Take hides. We get about 2c pe lb. for them and when we buy a pai of shoes we pay $5.00 and more for a good pair, and the same hide would make 12 suoh pairs. The poor fellow who works in the factory has taken big cuts ,on his wages. We practically give our pro- ducts away and yet when we buy the goods back we pay out today a diff- erence of from 300 to 1000 per cent., value for value, from the time we sell it off our farm till we buy it back. The farmer is driven into the ground, as it were. Our farms are being sold from under our feet, our produce is worth nothing. The hard - chip we are suffering in same in- stances is almost enough to drive .Christianity from our homes and the rest of the world in a few months is apt to become a mess like Russia if conditions continue. 'Here is one thing that is wrong. The farther is wearing his fingers to the very bone to raise enough money to meet his taxes, to pay high school teachers right here in this county salaries of $3,500 and $4,000 a year for work that was done every bit as well ten years ago at about $1,500. I read in to -day's paper that the Ont- ario government civil servants are knocking half a million dollars volun- tarily off their salaries, 'Why not the same helpful spirit among men who have salaries which enable thein to lay- aside a couple of thousand dollars a year. There are just as many good fel- lows full of brains today who know what it is to be broke financially and who would take one-third the salaries that are paid today, and set a living profit on all things. When a tire used to cost $30 for a car we used to make it run every mile we could, with patches, vulcanizing, etc., and now when tires are $5.00 we buy one and wear it out and throw it away, simply increasing the turnover 400 per cent. and keeping the men at work and money in circulation. This should apply on all necessities of life.' Then on the other hand, assist the poor fanner to finance' his business on loan money at 4%, and if he wants young cattle, little pigs, some poultry, loan him this money at 4% and take a chattel on the stock; with the grow- ing stock as security the value of the security would grow ea a year to double its security value and with this money loaned, say for two to three years. the farmer would be able to live and pay off the mortgage, Now 'let some of you fellows just get busy and help to save the homes and life -time earnings that many a good fellow is going to lose before spring without aid. Do soiree real Christmas work, :Did not. Christ say to the rich man, "Go and give what thou hast to the poor and follow me." Wishing you all the very beet pos- sible this C'hristrnas. I.E.H. McKILLOP. Old Times Again at a Rural Schoo Entertainment. —.On Friday evening Deceneber 18th, the people of "Rox- d boro" School Section, McKillop, held e their annual school entertainment - The weather was on its best 'behav lour for the occasion, and the writer n of this arficle along with as many n others as could he accommodated by ✓ the capacity of the building crowded - into the school house on that evening ff That they enjoyed the pnogramme d immensely was amply demonstrated ✓ by the applause which shook the e building almost continuo'usdy through - r out the performance. The pupils of ✓ Roxboro school and the people of that particular section have long enjoyed the reputat'ion of being first class en- tertainers, and their performance on this ,occasion was certainly no excep- tion to the rule. The first part of the programme was carried out by the pupils now in attendance at the Rox- boro academy of learning, and certain- ly reflects great credit upon their tea- cher Miss 'Richmond, not only in the selection of the programme, but in the very able manner in which the various parts were carried out by the per- formers. 'Their programme was inter- esting. instructive and entertaining. There is still lots of talent coming forward in the Roxboro district, The second part of the prograMme was al- lotted to the young people of the dis- trict assisted by their teacher and for- mer pupils and a few veteran enter- tainers, wlio have made Roxboro fam- ous. The writer recognized among the performers several members of the "Scott" family, which name has 'been a landmark in Roxboro history, and the planner in which they carried out their various parts itt the programme, will certainly bring no discredit what- ever upon the iiluustrious name they bear. The programme consisted of dialogues, pantomimes, songs and dancing, in fact, everything in the cat- egory of good entertainment and car- ried out with exceptional talent by the actors in every department. The musi- cal selections by the "McMillan" and "Agar" orchestnas, strictly local or- ganizations, with which the pro- gramme was copiously interspersed, were exceptionally well rendered and vigorously applauded by an appreci- ative audience. The solos of ler. Walker Hart, a former student, sang with, his own accompaniment, were very appropriate and brought down the house on every occasion, Mr. John MdNay occupied the chair in his usual able and efficient manner. This high class entertainment will be long remembered by those fortunate en- ough to be in attendance. The following is the school report of S.S. No. 2, \'L'dKitlop, for Novem- ber and December: Class V. :James McClure 74%, 'Clifford Culbert 67%, .Sr, DV, --Verna Storey 85%, Marg- aret McClure 82%, Isabel Anderson 79%. Jr, DV. --Nelson MoClure 72%, Or- ville Storey 71%, Eddie Storey 70%, Edith McMillan 62%, Gertrude Wal- ters 58%. Sr. Intl --Arthur Anderson 86%, Elmer Scott 84%, Grace McMichael 72%, Alex, McMichael 44%, $r: ISII.—Charlie Storey 84%, Bert McClure S0%. Class LI.—iClara Keller S'8%, Aud- rey Walters, 87%, John Anderson 81%, 'Class I.—.Hazel Anderson 90%, Do- rothy McClure '85%, Elwood Storey 84%e, 'Charlie McMichael 60%. Sr. Pr.—Eleanor Storey, 'very good. Jr, Pr.—Roy Keller, very good. M. G. Snowdon, Teacher: A successful entertainment was held at S.S. No. 6, McKillop, on Tues- day afternoon. The pupils. each did their pants well, Santa Claus distri- buted gifts to each pupil and a rose nd pe'arl on amber toilet set and ma - inure set to the teacher, Miss Anotia ale, A vote of thanks was tendered. the teacher and pupils for their lendid programme, Persian 'Balm—the delight :of dainty femininity. Imparts a fragrant charm to the complexion. Tones up the skin and make's it velvety soft in texture, Cooling, refreshing, it is delightful 'to use, Never leaves a vestige of sticki- ness, Invaluable for 'hands, face, and as a hair fixative. Wonderfully sooth- ing and protective, 'Especially recom- mended in cases of roughness or chaf- ing caused by weather conditions. a n D to Want and For Sale Ads„ ,3 times 50c s'p CROMARTY. 'Mr. Ed. C'happl'e -luras been Paid up with b'lo'od poison in his foot. VMrs. D, Bruce has returned from 'visiting her 'daughter in Detroit. Mrs. Lorne MoNaugh'toa is under the doctor's care. Mr, Alex. McKellar spent a day inn IToronito last week. About seven o'clock on " Thursday morning o.f last week the fine b'a'rn on bhe faith of Mr. John Kleinlfetd't was destroyed by fire. - leer. Klein- feldt was in the barn with the lantern at the ramie. It is supip'p'sed the lan- tern exploded. WINTHROP. "A Merry Christmas' to all." . iDr. and hers. Harburn of Seaforth spent Sunday with', Mr, and Mrs. Ir- win 'Trewartha. 'Mrs, Adair Dodds of Listowel spent a few days with Mr. and, Mrs. h'o;bert Campbell last week, Mr. Feng, Sma'lldon of Walton spent last week with his cousin, Mr. Tim" Eaton. 'Cavan -Munch 'held their annual) Christmas concert in the church last Monday evening, Mrs, Foster Bennett and Mona are spending this week at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hart and_xKen- neth 01 Seaforth spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Lon. Sperling, Alt mothers can put away anxiety regarding their suffering children when they have Mother Graves' Worm'Exterminator to give relief. Pt's effects are sure and lasting, * * * * * * * * * * * * NEWS AND INFORMATION * * FOR THE BUSY FARMER * * (Furnished by Ontario Depart- * * merit of Agriculture.) *: * * * * * * * * * * * Ontario Clover Seed. Best at Great Chicago Show. 'Ontario farmers m'ade a remarkable showing with Red Clover at the recent International Grain and lay Show held in Chicago. With sixteen entries they captured fourteen prizes, includ- ing 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 10th and 11th. Many of the fine samples were grown in Prescott and Russell where the far - niers specialize in the production of clover seed ,and when the local agricul- tural representative and Ddminion Seed Branch have done much to en- courage the use of. good seed celaning machinery. (Remi Lamarche of Casselmen was awarded first prize, while second went to Ladistas Landry of Crysler, Current Reports. Farm work throughout the province is practically .completed and farmers are busy housing their stock and mak- ing fast -minute repairs on buildings, etc. in preparation for the winter months. Very unsatisfactory prices are reported for cheese, hogs, small seeds, grains and 'hay, Abundant rains have meant that many farmers who had to draw water for live stock Past. winter are noting that welts and springs are filling up and they will have sufficient to look after their needs, Dufferin County advises that one of the largestcrops of mantels and turnips plus large qu'an1iti-c of cull potatoes assures' sufficient suc- culence°for winter live s'tock -rations. Grenville', gives a report of the T. 13, Test in one towns'hip to date: Herds Meted, 349; cattle, 5240; reac'tors, 529; prentiees inifec'ted, 119; coutpeu- sation, $118,619,•' percentage reactors, 9.7; average compensation, $35.10. Peel County reports than Purebred Boar Olnb'sand, the ,Biaicon.Li,tter com- petitions have encouraged the produc- tion of bacon h'ogs of the select type. "The premium paid by the pecking planbs for select hogs during the pre- sent low price of b'a'con, recompenses the farmer for his foresight in breed- ing and feediag the type of hog de- sired by the packers for the export trade, as well as for home consump- tion." The 1931 production of Maple syrup in Peet was over 2,000 gallons, Surplus cattle sold over and 'above 1 0 •c al consumption itt Wellington County in the last year amounted to 15,000 head. Order Changes Weights of Baskets Vegetables. An important modification in the weights 'of vegetables sold itt six and eleven quart baskets has been 'brought into effect throughout Canada. The Root Vegetables Act provides for the sale of vegetables other than those commonly known as green vege- tables, by, the •measured bushel or pant thereof providing ehe measured bushel or part of a bushel is of standard weight or the correct proportionate e- quivalent. It has been found in practice that the weights prescribed by the Act for six or eleven quart baskets of potatoes, onions, beets, carrots, turnips, parsnips and artichokes could be secured only by heaping up the basket with the vegetable concerned, the weights in the Act having been figured on the basis of proportionate volume. The new weights for these contain- ers now are:, 6 quart 11 quart baskei basket lbs. lbs. Potatoes . . ...... . ....10 18 Onions, beets, carrots, and turnips , 9 16 Parsnips 7 1094 Artichokes 10 17X, These weights are found to conform more consistently with the true weights of these vegetables when packed in accordance with standard• practice in the basket containers named. Growers' Markets Council Forms have been sent out to fruit and vegetable growers in Ontario re- questing them to' register with the On- tario Growers' Markets Council what acreage of various crops they grow and intend to produce next season. Any grower who does not receive a form is asked to write for one to the Council's secretary, Mr. C. W. Bauer, Hamilton, A con•certed effort is be- ing made to provide next year against any repitition of the disastrous mar kering seasom experienced by many growers this year. Growers who were in touch with the Council's' ac- tivities this season fared better than those who were not in touch with TRY Gillespie's. Cleaners & Dyers WITH YOUR NEXT ORDER Phone I96w. We call and deliver V. J. Gillespie, Prop. titem or did, net follow their advice. The Council's aotivities were neces- sarily .limited owing to a late start and the difficulties of organlziii'g such a far-reaching movement. Neverthe- less quite wonderful things were ac-' coni'plis'hed in in'creasin'g ship'ments of Ontario produce oto the West and the Maritimes, and in helping the ! grape growers and tate producers oaf; many varieties of ve'geta'bles and fruits, Raise Your Own Living. 'Whether wnilling'or not the majority of farmers are now obliged to supply more of their own needs. The follow» in'g list may pifovid'e suggestions for further econ'o'my: 1'. Milk a few good cows; 'feed re- ontan•en!dcd rations. 2, Fatten one pig for every two adultanembers off the family; cure the meat properly. 3; Keep at least 100 good hells, cor- rectly housed and fed. 4. Raise a good garden; + water from windmill if possible. 5. Plant only cash crops, ;which show little or no surplus, 6. Grow your own stock feed. 7. :Butcher fat cows and steers; trade meat with neighbors. S. Raise you're own living; keep your roof tight, 9. Get down to earth and do the best you c'an today. 10. Drive a horse until you can af- ford to buy gasoline, Ontario Soy Beans Won. ; At the recent International Grain and Hay Show held in Chicago, soy beans exhibited by Ontario Harmers' were awarded five of the six highest prizes. All these exhibits wereof elle O.A.C. No, 21 variety, which was de- veloped by the Field Husbandry: De- partment, O.'A.C, where it gave Excel- lent results wihen tested'alongsidle . of other kinds, Tests 'in connection,with the Experimental Union and demon- strations on a field sdale in many, dis- tricts have shown this variety to be very suitable for Ontario conditions. Its adaptability is well shown by the wide area in which the Chicago; ex- hibits were grown. Prizes were ;won by J. K. Kyle and Sons, Drumble; J. H. Frisby, Gormley; J. 11. Lamptnen and Sons, Ridgetown; Campbell Bros„ Whitby; W. Davison, ,Blenheim,, and Amos C. Porter, Jarvis, 'Ch'ildren suffering from w'ornts soon show the symptoms, and any' mother can detect the presence of these para- sites by the n-rithings 'and fretting of the child. Until expelled and the'sys tent 'cleared of them, the child cannot regain its h'ealth. Miller's Worm 'Pow- ders are pnompt and efficient, not only for the eradication of worms, but largo as a toner up for children that are'run down in consequence, VALUE Have you seen the values and prices in 'Walker's Furniture Store? Cali in and look around. We know you will be interested in seeing our , display between now and Christmas. We are offering Bargains for every room in the .Home. In all staple lines of House 'Furnishings and a wonderful showing of Goods suitable for Christmas Gifts, such as Cedar and Walnut Chests, Lamps of all kinds and colors, Cushions and Fancy Tapestries. Occasional Chairs, Fancy Tables, Magazine Stands, Smokers and Costumers, Pictures and Mirrors, Pottery and China Novelties, Watch aur Window and come in and_ look over our lines, eaSERUBIEWEEZMIN One Beautiful Walnut Piano: "Good as New" Walker's Furniture Store SEAFORTH, ONTARIO.