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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1931-04-17, Page 1A.4.41.14' 444.411.14“..4.11.././ n,LLIrk 4. !r! !!) 1, Seventy-second Year I Whole Number 3305 TWO ,SIi)ES TO THE QUESTION Editor Expositor; In year isstee of. March 20th there appeared .an editorial, entitled "The Why of Head Time," in which you tell only one side of the story. You say that the early settlers built their homes and barns and improved their farms when Wheat was 60 cents a bushel; oats, 20 cents; and hogs $3.50 dressed. ' In those days, taxes on a hundred acre farm were in around $2L to VS; to -day, around $100.00 to $110.00. At your priee, it would take three hogs to pay the taxes; to -day about seven hogs. In those days when people wanted some flour they took it to the mill and had it ground or exchang- ed for flour. The writer does not re- member much about getting the wheat ground, but many a grist he has taken to the mill where he got in ex- change 33 pounds of flour for every bushel of *heat that he brought in, and along with that some bran and shorts, so that flour would cost $1.50 for 99 pounds. To -day flour costs :around $3.o0 for 98 pounds, two pounds .being kept off to pay for the sack. And what did it cost then to get a here shod -25 cents for a new shoe, or $1 per horse; to -day, 60 cents for a new shoe, or $2.40 a horse. A plow point cost 30 cents; to -day, 70, cents. And how about boots and clothes? A pair of wearing boots, $1.25 to $2; a pair of long leather boots, hand made, $4.50. And they did service for 12 months and often longer. A suit of clothes cost from $8 to $15. Many a wedding suit was tailor made for around $20 to $23 and the best they had at that. Threshing cost $1 per hour; to -day from $2.76 to $3.25 for steam, and $4 to $4.50 for gas. eThen take hired help. In those days, $1 per day; to- day, $2.50 to ;3.00. And what about the school teacber, the preacher and by no means leave •out the doctor? School teachers got from $350 to $500; preachers from $700 to $1,000; the doctor we will just let him slide as we do not know how soon we might need him. I do not think that the present pric- es are in accordance with what the farmer is receiving for the products of the farm. True, those people were not getting too much for their labor, either as a mecahnic, teacher or preacher, when living costs were so high, but to-day—well if they can't lay by some cash, it is their own fault. But at that, a lot •of them Won't; no, not them. The town .people will have their weekly half holiday, get out that car and off they go. Then the head of the firm will tell .you that they can not sell for less, as the overhead is too great to permit of any change in price. Then a great many .towns and cities harve what they call daylight saving time. All these things add to the cost of production and have been a tune to the farmer. His boys or hired help go to town, we will say, with a load of hogs and see all the young fellows striking for a half day at some summer resort or stop work- ing at five o'clock in the afternoon. This makes them dissatisfied and away they go to get a job in some town or city. They get the job, buy a car on the instalment plan, busi- ness gets dull, they are laid off and a great many of them become a charge, on the town. Now I think I hear some saying: "If the farmer would da without a car and stay at home to look after his farm, be would be better off?' Very true, but how long would his boys stay with him if he had no car? How would he get to town or church with a horse and buggy? He would he compelled to take the back roads if he lived near a highway. Yes, there ,are a few farmers that have neglected their farms. by letting their cars run away with their :brains, but they are a very small per centage. Take a look aroupd among the men you know and you will find they are very few indeed. There was one item that I nearly missed. That was the baking of bread and curing of meat. Someone has been misinforming you, or else you do not get out among the farm- ers very often to get a meal. If you did, you would get a pile of real meat and some of that good bread that has the staying quality about it, in two-thirds of the farm homes, and more than that, would get it with a welcome. Now, Mr. Editor, I must stop as I do not want to take too much room in your valuable paper. I could go on for a long time yet, but think there has been enough said for the present. Yours truly, A SUBSCRIBER. r. HOW TO BOOST BUSINgES Let's sit down and whine Until 'business is good. Let's grumble and pine Until business is good. Let's kick and complain, And display our disdain, From, all boosting refrain, Until business is good. Let's quit eating meat Until business is good. Let's turn off the heat Until business is good. Let's buy no more clothes, Or attend any shows, And shut off the hose Until business is good. Let's pay no more taxes Until business is good. Let's lay down otir axes Until business is good. Let's build no more schools, Or obey traffic rules, And pawn all our jewels Until business is good. Let's not shine our shoes Until business is good. Let's holler for booze Until business is good. Let's blame all our cares On the bulls and the bears And rest in our chairs Until business is good. Let's hide' all our cash Until business is good. Let's live upon hash Until business is good. Let's stop paying bills And quit taking pills And shiver with chills Until business is good. Lets quit paying rent Until business is good. Let's live in a tent Until business is good. Let's go without socks And quit winding clocks And invest in no stooks Until business is good. Let's stop driving cars Until business is good. And quite smoking cigars Until business is good. Let's stop eating pie And lay down and die So the undertaker will cry: "Myl business is good." By Lion Frank W. Savage, "Austin Chicago Lions Club" Royal Flying Corps, and was twice wounded. He was called to the bar in 1920. After graduation from Os- goode Hall in 1924, was appointed town solicitor of Goderich. During the illness of the late Judge Lewis, he sat on the bench in division court, and has frequently acted in the ca- pacity of crown attorney for his father. The appointment is a most popular one in Goderich and through- out the county. HOW MY WORLD WAGS By That Ancient Mariner DEAN D. HURMDY Young people laughingly emerging about midnight from a dance in To- ronto found their auto hemmed in by coils of fire hose, and they remained marooned in their car until the shades of night were past. Maroon hose never constituted a popular shade. * * Ontario mare carrying $1,000 in the rumble seat of his car, discovered the money had disappeared. A tho,usand lovely dollars From the humble rumble seat Walked off, although they had no legs. Now wasn't that some feat? * * An orchestra of 113 playeis per- formed in Toronto recently. The pros- perity of symphony orchestra is so uncertain that this seems like taking unnecessary chances. * * * The other day the last of Toronto's fire horses, Mickey and Prince by name, were retired from active ser- vice. NEW CROWN ATTORNEY APPOINTED. Mr. D. E. Holmes, of Goderich, ap- pointed to succeed his father. D. E. Holmes on Monday received word of his appointment as crown at- torney of the County of Huron. The notice was accompanied by a copy of the order-in-councit IHe succeeds his father, Dudley Holmes, who was recently appointed county judge of the County of Simeoe, but who has not yet taken up the pesition. It was the latter before whom the neep crown ateorney, took the oath ef office. D. E. Holmes was born in Goderieb, but while etill a child his parents re- moved to Wiegham, where lie reedit- ed his education and Was articled to his father. He saw' service in France with the eeli! Mickey and Prince, Fast as winged dragons, Galloped to fires, Pulling hose -wagons. Customs get stale, Moth-eaten, fusty, Horses get old, Wagons get rusty. Wheels need new rims, Else they'll get mired. Horses, like wheels, Must be retired. * * * "Mysterious fluid, possibly gasoline or alcohol, invades the cellar of a To- ronto man." Getting altogether too familiar, sort of a familiar spirit. Be- ing the cellar, it can't be called on the spirit -level. House owner would like it to become a departed spirit. Spring House -Cleaning. lity friend arid next-door neighbor, Mr. J. Shift Key, is a writer of adven- ture stories for boys. You have likely heard of him. Under such titles as "Bung -Ho -U1, the Tattooed Maori Chief," "Lava Luke, the Volcano Vic- tor," and "Groggy Spankergaff, Gal- lant Seaman," he pours forth a wordy deluge of wild tales of distant lands, although he has never in his life been farther from home than the postai'. Once he was severely reprimanded by the magistrate for shooting a couple of servants who tried to house - !demi his study. 'Since being called down by the beak he is rather more amenable to reeteep when the Riling - cleaners are nfOot. The ehauffeur merely chases him out with an axe, and Mr. Key hides. in the coal -hole or maebe the ash -bin. Sometimes he takes refuge on the roof, even if it is raining. But he admits himself that such hardships, certainly bright- en up his writing for him. Sort of helps with the local color in his stor- ies, as it were. Mornings in the coal - hole add a- fresh tinge (or perhaps we'll say "dinge") to his tales of the dark races. Nights in the ash -bin help immensely with his volcano yarns. And afternoons in the rain on the roof make his sea stories all wet. Yesterday I saw the chauffeur sav- agely chase Key up a plane -tree in the garden. I suppose this presages a series of aviation tales for young hopefuls. * * * Memory Training. My memory was fearful, But here's a cheerful earful. About a plan for gaining A mind that's most retaining. This plan seems most persuasive When facts seem most evasive, Just join them by relation, And thought -association. Think not that I'm romancing, I'll swear, by merely glancing At lists of words appalling, 'Twas easy work recalling. All countries and big cities, Old rhymes and ancient ditties, All lakes and mountain ranges, And when fair Luna changes. And any date or number, And facts like useless lumber; I'd eat them up with pleasure, And yell for larger measure. This book, you'd like to borrow? That causes me much sorrow, Itts put where I've forgotten. My memory's so rotten. WINGHAM Misses Kathleen and Angela Gib- bons have returned to Guelph to re- sume their duties as teachers in the Guelp schools, after spending their holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Gibbons. Miss Evelyn Gibbons has returned to Windsor to resume her duties as teacher of Art after holidaying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Gibbons. Miss Agnes Scott was in Stratford ast week attending a conference of the Bell Telephone Company. Mr. Ronald Ray, of Hamilton, spent the Easter holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray. Miss Mary Coultes, of Toronto, spent the holiday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Deans. wood Flooring s Order Now. A. Small Outlay ON OAK FLOORING Will bring Joy and Satisfaction to Your Home. Lowest Prices in Years. N. CLUFF & SONS The service was conducted by Rev. W. S. Smith, of Duff's Church, McKillop, and Rev. W: P. Lane, of Northside United Church, Seaforth. The deceas- ed lady who had been a resident of McKillop for the long period of sixty- one years, was married in 1886 to her late husband who predeceased her 23 years ago. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Adrian Hogg, Robert Hogg, James Hogg, Joseph Hogg, William Storey and Joseph Storey. She is sur- vived by a family of stepchildren:—' William Hogg., Valley City, North Da- kota; Joseph, Alberta; Mrs. E. J. Barwick, Brussels; Miss Clara Hogg, Toronto; John Hogg, IVLeKilfop; Wil lis Hogg, Fargo, North Dakota, and Frank on the homestead. WALTON George C. Ferguson, of Toronto, was a recent visitor in Walton. (Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Anderson, of West Monkton, called on friends in the village Sunday. Miss Ruby Young, who spent the Easter holidays with her parents, re- turned to Strathroy on Sunday to re- sume her duties as teacher. Miss Maybell Rands, of Seaforth, spent the week end with Miss Annie McTaggart. Miss Kirkbyeof St. Marys, has been visiting at the home of Mrs. Peter McCarthur. Daniel Steiss, who is in very poor health, is at present at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Benneweis, of Brodhegen. ' Charles and Mrs. Sellars and son, Clayton, who spent the Easter holi- days with relatives near Belgrave, have returned home. The Young People's Society of Duff's United Church, Walton, are re- peating the play, "Marrying Anna," in the Workman Hall on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hackwell and children spent the week end with rel- atives near Mitchell. John Watt and J. J. eleGavin were in Toronto over the week end, dispos- ing of a car load of cattle. On Monday, April 27th, there will be only two trains running on this line. The train formerly arriving at 11.57 will get here about 11 and the afternoon train will be back about 4 o'clock. It is expected that the gas - electric car will be used exclusively during the summer months. Lack of patroriage is given as the reason for the curtailment. The regular monthly meeting of Duff's United Church was held on Wednesday, April 8th, in the church. Mrs. Ed. Bryans presided. The op- ening exercises took the form of an Easter service with Hymn 215, "Jes- us Christ is Risen To -day." Prayer by Mrs. L. Leeming; Scripture read- ing, Mrs. Harvey Johnston, and leaf- let, "My Easter Thankoffering," by Mrs. A. McCall. Mee. Fingland anis Miss Annie McTaggart gave a fine duet which was enjoyed by everyone. Miss Edith Clark, a Missionary on furlough from Nean's School, Doudis, Africa, was present and gave a very interesting address telling about the habits and customs of the people and the work done in the schools. She also display some very interesting articles including SOrfle beautiful fan- cy work done by sonie of the girls in tl.o school, bad, bracelets, etc. Al- ler a hearty vote hf thanks, a few 'words from Rev. Mr. Barker, Brus- sels, the meeting clnsed with Hymn 376, "From Greenland's Icy Moun- tains" and prayer by Mrs. Day, Prez- ton. Members from Brussels United Church and St. George's Church, Wal- ton, were present. After the meeting the ladies served supper in the Sun- day .school room, where small tables were set, decorated with daffodils. McKILLOP School Report.—The following is the School Report for School Section No. 12, McKillop: Sr. IV—ElizaJbeth McFarlane 731/2%, Agnes Case 723eee. Jr, IV—Bert McSpadden 32%, Tillie Hulley 78%. Sr. III—Margaret Hab- kirk 81%, George Habkirk 72%. Sr. 1—Gordon Hulley 74%, Lillian Mc- Clure 66%. Primer—Norman Dodds, Excellent; Jean McFarlane, Excellent; Kenneth Beattie, Excellent; Jack Mc- Spadden, Excellent; Robert McFar- lane, Very Good. Number on roll 13, average attendance 12.3. Highest in Spelling for January, February and March: Sr. IV—Agnes Case; Jr. IV —Bert McSpadden; Sr. III—Marg- aret and George Habkirk, Annie E. Strong, Teacher. The Huron Presbyterial Society will commence in the United Church, Hen - sale on April 28th. Mrs. R. S. Long- ley, a missionary from West China, and a very able speaker, will address the meeting. All ladies are invited to attend. W. M. S. and Ladies' Aid. — The April meeting of Duff's Church W. M. S. and Ladies' Aid was held at the home of Mrs. R. Hogg on April 10th, with a good attendance. Mrs. (Rev.) Smith opened the meeting with Hymn 371, and Miss May Campbell read the Scripture lesson. The Missionary Monthly prayer was taken by Miss Vina Murdie and Mrs. J. M. Hender- son gave the fourth chapter of the study book. Mrs. Finlay MeKercher, president of the Ladies' Aid, took the business part of the meeting. It was decided to send Miss May Campbell as a delegate to Hensall on April 28. Mrs. Smith gave a leaflet on En- velope Systems for the W. M. S. and a temperance leaflet was given by Mi H 1 B tti Th ti 4 ss e en ea e. e nee ng closed with the Lord's Prayer. Fol- lowing the meeting a dainty lunch was served by the hostess and lunch com- mittee, and the usual social half hour was spent. Miss L. Henderspn offer- ed her home for the next meeting. Memorial Service.—A very impres- sive memorial service for the late Rev. J. A. Ferguson, a former minister of Bethel, Duff's and Cavan congrega- tions, was held in Cavan Church, Wen- throp, on Sunday last. The church was filled to capacity and the ser- mon delivered by Rev. J. E. Holmes, of Clinton, was a most eloquent and impressive one, and the solo given by Mr. Charles Boyd added to the beauty of the service. Among those who attended were Mrs. Ferguson and son, Mr. Scott Ferguson, of Richmond Hill, and Mr. Walter Ferguson, of Toronto. The Late Mrs. William Storey.— The funeral of Sarah Jane Phair, a respected resident of McKillop, and widow of the late William .Storey whose death occurred at the advanced age of eighty years, took place on Monday from her late residence on the fifth eoncession, interment being made in the Maitlandbank cemetery. our Christian 8. and F. Secretagy, Mrs. R. P. Watson,. telling us of our objective, which is to be the same as last year and urging us to get a larg- er membership in our societies. It was decided to have each group do their best to get more members to attend the meetings. Mrs. Hazelwood, leader of Group 3, then took the chair. Hymn 546 was sung. The devotional leaflet on Temperance was given by Mrs. Clifton. The Temperance, pro- gramme was taken up. The study leaflet, "A Hole in the Wall," was read by Mrs. ,Hazelwood, assisted by the following ladies: Mrs. Dow, Mrs. J. McQueen and Mrs. Addison. Clos- ing Hymn 544 was then sung and Mrs. Dow closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Sidney Thompson and eaugh- ter, Eleanor, were Easter visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Thompson and family. Miss Molly Pepper, of Walkerton, spent the Easter holidays at the home of her parents. Mr. N. Wheeler and Mr. A. Wheeler and son, of Detroit, spent the week end at the home of their parents in the village. Miss K. Elliot is visiting friends in Detroit this week. Mrs. D. Tough ,visited friends in London last week. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas motored to Detroit last week. Mr. James Hill, of Stratford, spent his holidays visiting friends in the village and vicinity last week. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston, of Clinton, have moved into Mr. C. Simpson's mores. Mr. Johnston has secured a position in Mr. H. Dalry-mple's gar- age. We welcome them to our village and church. The many friends of Mrs. L. For- rest will he pleased to hear that she is now able to leave her room after being under the doctor's care for two weeks, suffering with trouble on her head. •,Canadian 'apple hi present season te amount to 1,05,31,13 lialf barrels and 1,240X2 boxes, tieit compared WW1 1,0'11,909 bartels, 350 half barrels and 649,1e$ boxes Wester the corresponding period of last year. The personal factor is one- of tbe most important in the suecessful feed. ing of pigs, declares a well known authority. The successful hog feed- er realizes that feeding is not merely a mechanical operation, but one re- quiring skill and close observation a his animals, to obtain the "maximum development • and the greatest returns for the feed consumed. Test Fanning Mill Screens. In the District Representative's of- fice in Wellington County, a small fanning mill driven by electric motor, has been installed for the purpose of testing fanning mill screens. The farmers bring in a small quantity, of oats which are put through the mill. It is then determined the proper screen which they should secure for their fanning mill. Many farmers have taken advantage of the service. Acreage of Home Grown Grains Re- quire Adjusting. Oats form by far the greatest acreage of Ontario grown grains. There are five and one-half acres of oats to every acre of barley grown in this province; there are three and two-thirds acres of oats to every acre of mixed grains; there are two and one-quarter acres of oats to every acre of barley and mixed grains. The average yield per acre of the above crops during the years 1922- 1e29, according to statistics, are as follows: 'Oats, 36.7 bushels; barley, 32 bushels, and mixed grains 38 bush- els. In pounds of grain per acre the yields are: Oats, 1247.8, barley 1536, and mixed grain 1520. In terms of digestible protein per acre the yields are as follows: Oats, 109.8 pounds; barley, 138.2 pounds, and mixed grains 136.8 pounds. If farmers aim to produce more protein at home and thus lessen the amount of this costly nutrient they must purchase in order to balance their rations satisfactorily, they should plan their cropping systems sa that more barely and mixed grains will be grown, fewer acres of oats and larger acreages devoted to legumes. TUCKERSMITH Mr. Harry Chesney had a success- ful wood bee this week. Mr. H. Forsyth has sold the farm formerly owned by Mr, John Hudson, to Mr. Way. Mr. John Powell visited his son, Wallace, one day recently; also his son, Alex., of Kitchener, accompanied him. .Mr. Robert Pullman, of Toronto, has returned home after spending a pleasant week with his brother, Wil- liam, and family here. Mrs. James Hay spent last week with friends at Niagara. Mrs. Gordon Hayter, of Flint, is visiting her mother for a few weeks. We are pleased to state Mrs. Geo. Strong is improving after a (very ser- ious illness. Seeding is in full swing now, the land being in excellent shape, and with the best of weather, farmers should make a short job of it. .Mr. Alex. Chesney is engaged with Mr. William Deitz for the season. BRUCEFIELD W. M. S.—The April meeting of the W. M. S. was held in the basement of the church with a fairly good attend- ance and was presided aver by the president, 'Mrs. Bremner. The opening hymn, 104, was sung, followed by silent prayer and prayer by the presi- dent. The special Easter programme was taken, which included responsive Scripture readings, prayers and the following hymns, "Break Thou the Bread of Life' and "Jesus Master Whose I Aim." •The roll call was re- sPonded to on "Healing" and Mrs. Brock gay., a reading on Medical Mis- sions in Korea. Mrs. F. Aikenhead and Miss Munro were appointed as delegate to -the Presbyterial, which is to be held at Hensall April 28th, and all the members were invited to attend this meeting. The 'Temperance talk was given by Mrs. Haugh and Mrs McQueen A letter was read by • HILLSGREEN The Hog Market For Grain. There is considerable interest for farmers in e statement recently pre- pared by Canadian authorities from Canadian conditions as to the acre value of the three principal grain crops, wheat, barley and oats, when fed to hogs. The factors for consid- eration are the price of hogs, the amount of grain fed to produce a pound of pork, and the acre yield of the grain concerned. It is found that when 400 pounds of grain are fed to produce 100 pounds of hog the per acre value of the grain is: With Wheat Barley hogs (Yield (Yield at 25 bu.) 40 $10 $37.50 $48.00 9 33.75 43,20 8 30.00 38.40 7 26.25 33.60 6 22.50 28.80 • Oetagie #00,i Wet eAtieekt: • @Tn. Oalr4# 411SteOtt from 'ther Welted AA "scheMe Hole'Tl. - ister Agricultirp;?, ready been put inakhd , reason whyCPU** live a, 1 fed on grains fro* Western), lis Oat eattle raisers do n.4 run the risk of prellutiene farms by ailing Western grape,* contains a great guantitY q seeds and wild oats: Toote this obstacle Colonel KennedY'e appointed Howard Fralvigb, 10R4 for East Lamibton, to ..einefee Western Canada representati.yes-lus, the possibilitt of leaving all feetf• grains ground in the elevators before being shipped. This would eliminate the risk of spreading noxious weds, as the seed would be ground gong with the feed. Grow More Legumes. The cost of suitable rations for farm animals determin' es in no SIBB11 IMB:‘,* the degree of profit or less re- sultant from live stock enterprise. Protein forms the basis of the cost of supplementary concentrates pur- chased to balance home grown grains. The amount of protein supplements one is required to buy depends upon the amount of that nutrient present in the home grown feeds. The im- portant thing for live stock farmers to accomplish, therefore, is to graer as much as possible of their protein requirements at home. Legumes are rich in protein. Usu- ally they possess other valuable characteristics as well. Authorities on live stock feeding universally agree upon the value of well -cured alfalfa hay. Oat and pea hay is recommend- ed also by such authorities as George Rothwell, Dominion Live Stock Com- missioner, and L. H. Neveman, Do- minion &realist. Legume hay ma- terially reduces the amount of hive protein supplement required and ren- ders more efficient the use of the home grown grains. In planning this year's crop farm- ers are well advised to consider care- fully next winter's feed requirements and to plan for sufficient high quality legume roughage. Optimistic Reports. The weekly crop report of the De - pertinent of Agriculture presents most optimistic survey of conditions throughout the province. Generally speaking, there seems to have been little winter killing of crops while live stock in the main wintered welL Although rain had retarded seed- ing somewhat in Brant County, wells have been replenished and consider- able plowing has been done. Condi- tions of clover and wheat in Duf- ferin continue to be favorable while Oat in Durham alfalfa has come through (Yield the winter in the best condition in 50 bu. years. Essex reports an increase in $42.60 tobacco acreage with farmers also 38.25 interested in good seed corn. In 34.00 Frontenac about 50 per cent. of the 29.75 cheese factories are running, with a 25.50 good flow of milk. Ideal conditions prevail in Haldimand, with no indi- cations of any winter killing. A plentiful supply) of good quality seed oats, barley and alfalfa is indicated in Hastings with a probable surplus of potatoes. Huron reports that fall wheat has withstood winter and spring conditions with little appar- ent injury, while this report is du- plicated for Lambton. Middlesex in- dicates a heavy demand for good quality feeding cattle with these ani mals somewhat scarce. Live stock has been very active in this district. Increased interest in cattle is mani- fest in Peterborough where 48 ap- a proved bulls have been placed. Prince - Edward reports orchards in a prom- - ising condition. Big Poultry Year. Two factors of outstanding import- ance present themselves to the farm- er who is contemplating the purchase of chicks this year. The first of these is the mortality rate of the chicks he buys and the second, their prospec- tive ability as egg producers. It is estimated that a total of eighty mil- lion chicks will be required by Can- adian farmers this year if poultry flocks are to be maintained at their present figure of approximately fifty million birds, allowing for an average mortality of 25 per cent. and a loss from predatory animals, etc., of fvv per cent. To take care of this de man.d, there has been a striking in Farmers' and Builders' Attention. ---Just ar- rived. a oir of eement. Also have lime, hard wall plaster, mortar color, lath, etc. You will find me at the old stand to cater to your wants, large or small. Mrs. R. Cudmore. Phone 107, Hensall, Ont. 3306-1 W., M. S. — The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Missionary Society was held at the home of Mrs. Charles Stephenson on Wednesday af- ternoon, April 8th. The meeting was presided over by Miss Annie Jarrott. The opening hymn No. 220 and the special Easter programme was tak- en, including responsive reading, prayers and hymns, after which the secretary's and treasurer's reports were read and adopted. The business was then taken. Mrs. Charles Steph- enson and Mrs. R. McAllister were appointed delegates to the Presbyter- ial in Hensall on April 28th. The So- ciety is sending a letter of sympathy to the Blake Society in the loss of their president. The devotional leaf- let was given by Miss Eileen Turner; Mrs. J. Cochrane led in prayer- hymn 540 was sung and study leaflets on Temperance were given. The study was taken by Mrs. (Rev.) Conner, 1VIrs. Cochrane and Mit. Turner. The meeting closed with prayer. The Huron Presbyterial Society will meet in the United Church, Han- sen, en Tuesday, April 28th, at 1.30 a.m. All members of the W. M. S. and Y. P. A. are urged to attend this meeting. A number from this vicinity attend- ed the anniversary services in the Presbyterian Church in Hensall on Sunday. (Mrs. W. Blackwell and son, David, have returned to their home alter spending a few days with their son, Will, and Mrs. Blackwell, of Lansing, Michigan. Miss Lettic Love has returned to resume her duties at London Normal. The schools reopened again in this district on Monday after the Easter holidays. with Miss Eileen Turner in No. 3, Hay, and Mr. Stewart Beattie in No. 7, Stanley. Mr. and Mrs. A. Ashton, of St. Thomas, spent a recent Visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. Richardson. Little Miss 'Martha Thiel, of Zur- ich, spent a few days with little Miss, Elda Reichert. Mr. W. Jarrott and daughter, An -1 nie, were recent visitors with Mr. andi Mrs. D. Nickel, ef Hensall. Mrs. L. Troyer has returned to her home from Brigden, where she spent the winter months with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jarrott. Mr. W. E. Jarrott called on friends here recently. Mrs. W. Charters spent a few days with her sister-in-law, Mrs. W. Mc- Allister. Mr. and Mrs. N. Dignan were re- cent visitors with Mrs. L. Troyer., Miss Helen Anderson has returned to Clinton High School after the holidays. Mr. H. R. Samuels, of Toronto, spent a day here recently. credit of the municipality to assist in building a skating and curling rink during the summer. Voting will take place on May llth. Donald Willis, the 17 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Willis, had a narrow escape from drowning on Monday when he fell into a cis- tern on his parent's property. The cistern is covered by a trap door and the little fellow apparently stepped on one side of it, causing it to upset, precipitating him into the water. Missing him, the child's aunt, Miss Mamie Thompson, looked into tbe cis- tern but at first did not notice him. On glancing a second time, however, she saw him as he came to the sur- face and quickly drew him to safety little the worse for his experience. Elston Cardiff met with an unfortu- 1nate accident on Saturday when he stepped on a nail which penetrated his foot. The injury is very painful and is proving quite a handicap to Mr. Cardiff in his dairy businese. Rev. William Moore, of Windsor, recently appointed pastor of Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels, will be inducted on Tuesday evening, Apr. 21st, at eight o'clock. The call from Melville congregation was approved by the Presbytery at its meeting last Friday. Rev. Kenneth McLean, of Wingham, who has been interim moderator during the vacancy caus- ed by the removal of Rev. F. G. Fowle'r to Vancouver, will narrate the steps leading to the call. Rev. Met Burgess,' Redoes, 'will conduct divine service; Rev. T. D. McCullough, inti- eardine, will address the minister, and Rev. R. S. 'Williams, of Ceatlirooky will address the eurigregiation. BRUSSELS Brussels council at their last meet- ing, decided to submit a by-law to the ratepayer e of the village for the purpose of borrowing 1,000 on the 7!" • vir! /40 l!!