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FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1904,
THE BEEF RING.
FARMERS MAY HAVE FRESH MEAT
IN SUMMER.
.Although live stock is grown on
almost every Canadian farm, the
farmer as a rule finds it very diffi-
,cult to furnish his table with fresh
meat during the summer months.
Salt pork and poultry are in gener-
al use, but it is evident that a liber-
al supply of fresh beef would make
the problem of preparing meals
much easier for the women of the
Household, and would ensure a
more wholesome and palatable bill -
of -fare for the family. The aver-
age farmer is several miles from
the nearest butcher, and would find
it both inconvenient and expensive
to send a member of the family to
town every day or two for • fresh
neat, especially as both men and
horses are apt to find their time
fully occupied. Again the farmer's
family could not consume a beef
animal before it would spoil, so it
is out of the question to think of
killing his own. In order to make
the use of fresh meat possible in
every farm home, even during the
summer months, the Live Stock
Commissioner, Ottawa, recommends
-the more general establishment of
beef rings, which have been sac
cessfully carried on for years in
some sections of Canada,
BEEF RINGS. These rings are not
as the nano might indicate, trusts
for the control of the production
and sale of beef, but are groups of
farmers Who co-operate to supply
their tables with fresh pleat during
the summer. The ring is usually
composed of sixteen, twenty or
twenty-four members, although
sometimes as many as forty are en-
rolled. Each member agrees to
supply one beef animal during the
summer, and in order to give plen-
ty of time for preparation, the
members draw lots the previous
Winter to determine the order in
which they shall contribute ani-
mals. After the drawing members
may exchange numbers if they find
it, mutually advantageous. Two
small families may combine for one
share.
Tix ANIMAL. The regulations
usually provide that each member
shall supply a steer or heifer under
three years old, sound, healthy and
in good •condition, dressing from
400 to 500 pounds of beef, and grain
fed for at least six weeks previous
to killing. If an animal is not up
to the standard it niay be rejected
and the owner compelled to supply
another", or it may be accepted at a
lower valuation. The decision in
.such cases is left to the secretary
or a duly appointed committee of
inspection. - -
KILLING AND DISTRIBUTION. A
butcher is employed to kill and cut
;up the animals, the owner retain-
ing the head, heart, fat and hide.
-.The amount paid for killing and
cutting up a beast is usually •$2 to
to $2.50, with an extra dollar if • the
butcher makes delivery, which is
not a. general practice. Of course
it•is not necessary to employ a pro
•fessional butcher, but a man is re-
-gaited who -can do the work neatly-
-and
eatly-and well, ea' • cut up the carcass
a' -c' the lines and in. the
1, The butcher
ch member
ion for
up.
of the quality. and weight of beef
received by each member, • : In this
•way it is • possible to arrange for
each family to receive epproximat-
ely the same Weight of Meat, and
the same proportion of valuable
and cheap cuts during the •season,
At the end of the sunnier the sec-
retary of the organization :furnishes
ettcli member with a statement of
the year's operations, compiled
from the butcher's records.. As no
two animals will have been of the
same Weight, small balances will
have to change hands in order to
egnaliie matters. .As a •standard
price is always agreed upon at the
beginning of the season, say five or
six cents per • pound, there are no
disputes at the close. Members who
have received more beof than they
supplied pay for the difference at
the price agreed upon ; those who
have put in more than they have
received are paid in the sante way.
THE ADVANTAGES. Wherever it
has been tried this system has
given excellent results, as is shown
by the fact that it is difficult to
gain admission to the rings, as there
is no inclination to drop out. The
farmers' wives •and daughters are
particularly well pleased, as the
abundance of fresh. meat at their
command simplifies the question of
providing suitable meals. -Then
the farmers get their beef at the Hous OF REFUGE COMMITTEE met
actual cost paying no more for the on March 30th, and made a careful
best cuts than they would for the inspection of the House ' and farm•
cheapest they could buy in retail. We are quite satisfied that the ar-
Under the operation of the beef rangement is good. Mrs: French
ring. each family gets. its portion wished to withdraw her resignation
within a few hours after killing, so and remain as matron to the end of
that there is little difficulty in this year. We advised -the keeper
keeping the meat fresh. for nearly and inspector to purchase a cow
a week. The usual method is to and.keop a sufficient supply of milk
use the steak and roast first, and for the inmates. On June 7th we
put the boiling piece into brine or inet and .found the farm working
a refrigerator until needed. exceedingly well. There are 78 in-
mates at present provided for in the
house. We advised that a scuffler
be purchased for cultivating root
crops We advised that the Coun-
cil advertise for applications for
keeper and matron as Mrs. French
informed the committee that she
did not intend to remain as mat-
ron longer than this year. Regard-
ing the.Dinsley case we recommend
that he be discharged ; that he be
re -admitted only aa a paid inmate.
EXFCUTIVE COMMITTEE recom-
mended that the tender of F. B.
Holmes for coal for tho Court House
Rer istry office and jail be accepted.
FzeraNOE Coeilerrear. r000nluiencl-
ed the payment of 40 -accounts,
That the matter relating- to Logan
aLcl McKillop boundary survey, bo
left over to the December session.
• Wo again draw the attention of
the Council.to the necessity of
placing a limit as to the cost of fur-
nishings and repairs.
That the equalized assessment of
the county of $32,310,200, and to
raise $43,057.31, the amount requir-
ed, it will be necessary to impose a
rate of one and. one half hills on
the dollar,
• We adviso the isstic of debent-
ures for the sunt of $25,000 to cover
a period of 15 years, at 3 per cent.,
for construction of bridges and ad-
dition to the House of Refuge.
The Auditors report was examin-
ed and adopted.
The Connell adjourned to meet
again in December.
with concrete abutments ; tenders
to be asked for in the usual manner.
That tenders also be asked for
the erection of a bridge across the
Bauble, between Hay and. Stephen,
known as S:tanlake's the same to be
of steel with 'concrete abutments.
With reference to the letter of
Prou,dfoot, Hays and Blair, re Port
Albert bridge, also the deputation
from .Ashfield, we refer the platter
back to the Council to deal with it.
We would recommend that the
Connty Council grant $300 to our
county engineer, to obtain an assis-
tant to oversee the necessary work
as it progresses for the balance of
the current year.
In reference to the necessary se-
curity re bridge building contract
with Hunter Bros., Kincardine
would recommend that our Warden
sign contract in the usual way.
JAILER'S REPORT stated that four
prisoners were confined for vagran-
cy, one for larceny and three for
insanity on June 7th. He asked
the Council to visit the jail to in-
spect the work done and reported
the hot water system satisfactory.
ConeveY PROPERTY COMMITTEE Vi-
sited the different county proper-
ties and' offices and found every-
thing in good order. A few slight
improvements were ordered to be
made.
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COUNTY COUNCIL.
'' The county auditors, H. W. Ball
and T. E. Hays, reported.the treas-
urer's accounts correct. The re-
ceipts from January lst, 1004 to
February 29th, 1904, including bal-
ance from 1003, -were $32,418.87,
and the expenditures $23,421.68.
Referred to finance committee.
A telegram was read from Lieut -
Col. Young, inviting the Council to
lunch with the 33rd regiment on
the 10th. Tho clerk was asked to
reply, thanking the Colonel, but
stating it was impossible to accept
the invitation at present.
The various matters which came
before the Council were referred to
the different committees, and their
reports, which contain the real
business transacted, and which
were adopted by the Council as a
whole are as -follows
EDUCATION.—In the natter of the
claims of Walkerton school, we ad-
vise that no money be paid for pu-
pils previous to 1904, as notification
was received by clerk after Feb-
ruary 18th, 1904.
The report of the Goclerich Col-
legiate Institute, re non-resident
pupils, is net satisfactory, as it
does not include statement of re-
ceipts for non-resident pupils. Clin-
ton Collegiate Institute has also
omitted receipts. Seaforth Colleg-
iate Institute reports having made
collections according to the High
School Act. We advice that the
Council require the amount of col-
lections macre by each Collegiate
Institute, as provided by the Act.
We adviso the payment of the
claim of Listowel Collegiate insti-
tute, as proper notification has been
received.
We advise that the clerk notify
the Board of Harriston Collegiate
Institute to send an account of
claims after date of notification,
(which. was June 10th, 1903) for
which the county is only liable.
In regard to Parkhill claims, .wo
consider the county not liable, as
the county notification was not re-
ceived until after Nov. :24th, 1903.
We advise that the seat of ex-
amination for entrance candidates
bo changed from Bayfield to Varna,
in order to better accomodate can-
didates for 1904, the clerk to notify
the inspector of the same.
M. Roohhart, Chairman.
13uILniNG COMMITTEE stated that
an agreement had been signal by
the contractor for addition to the
House of Refuge, and his cheque
for $900 was in. Molson's Bank,
Clinton ; that Mr. 1bloBride would
visit and inspect the building when
required, at a cost of $10 per day,
and that monthly payments would
be made to the contractor.
On the 3rd May the ;committee
Met again and inspected the work,
and on the 26th again inspected
the work and arranged with the
contractor to put a 12x24 concrete
footing under the stone work, in
order to make the foundation secure
ROAD AND BRIDGE COMMITTEE re-
commended
e -commended that the engineer's
report be accepted and printed in
the minutes. That with reference
Kirkton and all other bridges
ietween this and other counties, it
be left to the county engineer to
make the best terms possible with
the other counties interested.
With referenae to bridge between
Grey and E1ma townships injured
by spring freshets, that it be ze-
built in connection 'with the county
of Perth; the bridge to be of ,steel,
W. C. T. U.
Stop and Think.
My boy, when they ask you to drink,
Stop and think.
Just think of the danger ahead;
Of the hearts that in sorrow have bled
O'er hopes that were drowned in the bowl
Fined with death for the body and soul.
When you hear a man asking for drink, .
Stop and think.
The draught that ha drinks will destroy
High hopes and ambitions, my boy:
And the man who a leader might. be
Is a clave that no man's hand can free.
Oh, this terrible demon of drink
Stop and think.
Of the graves where its victims aro laid,
Of the rain and woe it has made,
Of the wives and mothers who pray
For the curse to be taken away.
Yes ! when you aro tempted to drink,
Stop and think
Of the danger that lurks in the bowl,
Of the death it brings to the soul,
The harvest of sin and of woe,
And spurn back the tempter with "No !"
Please your friends by letting us
send them THE HERALD. 40 cents
will pay for it until next January.
MARKETS
Revised every Thursday afternoon.
Wheat,.,.,, .. 88 to 90
Oats .... 30 32
Barley , .. 40 45
Peas , 60 - 62
Flour ........... . .. 2 25. 2 50
Butter , . , , 11 12
14
Eggs ...... ,, ... 13
Chickens lb .. 4 5
Ducks .. 6 6
Geese .. 5 5
Potatoes....,., .... 30 30
lENSALL MARKETS.
Wheat .,,.:,.. 90 to 95
Oats .... a ...: 30 32
Barley .. , . •. ► . « 40 40
Peas ..... ..... 65 75
Flour.... ►.... 2 00 2 10
Hogs (live) per awt.,4,50 to 5.00
The good old Summer Time
is with us once more. Yon will enjoy out -door life
this summer if you have one of our
REED AND RATTAN CHAIRS,
and Reclining Chairs, which aro ideal for porch and
lawn use, the coolest chair made. We have just stock-
ed a full line of Furniture Novelties.
complete line of Organs and
Pianos always on hand.
A full Assortment of
Dusters, Fly nets, Rubber Rugs, Plush
Rugs for cool nights, Trunks,
Valise, Harness.
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Our line of Whitewear was never so complete.
We are offering a special price in
ez at 5 cts. per yard.
Worth double the money.
our tnittinen2 Dei ttment
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is booming and no wonder. We are offering
special prices in all lines.
WE TAKE PRODUCE OF ALL KINDS.
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We have made arrangements to supply the citizens
of Zurich and vicinity with the above excellent bread
which we sell at
Cts.
We have a full stock of fresh Oranges, Bananas,
Candies and other goods usually kept in a first class
confectionery store.
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ZURiC-!, _
ONTARIO,
Hello! Hello! Shendeln-ien
Vatch de rnaeter ?
Maybe you had better not loaf around here, off you
dont got some bisness, aint it
UT if you want anything in the line of Machinery, call
on me before purchasing elsewhere. I sell the
famous Noxon Drill and Disc Harrow, which. have no
equal, also Rakes, Mowers, Binders, Cultivators, Snufflers,
Land Rollers, Straw -cutters, the Waterloo Threshing Ma-
chines, Portable and Traction Enginbs, the Elmira Hay
Loaders and Side Delivery Rakes, the world's champion
Pumping and Power Wind Miles and Gasoline En.gines,man-
ufaetured by Goold Shapley and Muir Co. of Brantford.
Also the Success Manure Spreader, the most up-to-date and.
improved Spreader on the narket,being lighter and simpler
in construction than any other made.
Call to my shop and inspect Samples,
E. Bossenberry,
.., Ontario.
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