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Seventy-second Year
Whole Number 8319
FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING OF LONDON CONFERENCE
The fifth annual meeting of the
London tOonference Branch of the Wo-
znen'ls 1Vfi;ssioaaryeSoeiety of the Unit-
ed Chnech was held in Central Church,
St. Thomas•, on the 12th and 13th.
It has been spoken of as the best
branch meeting .since Union.
The delegates from each of the
e'ght Presbyterials, Elgin, Essex,
Huron, Kent, Lambton, Middlesex,
Oxford and Perth, numbering over"200
sat in .groups.
Tuesday morning after singing the
Doxology, Miss Rennie, past president
took charge of the devotional service.
She took as her theme, "Master." The
Hymn, "Jesus Saves" was sung, the
story of Mary'e coming to the sepul-
chre early Easter morning was read,
then Miss Rennie gave a most inspir-
ing talk dealing with the great love
that Mary had for her Master, and
the fact that Jesus: calls each one of
us by name. Fallowing her prayer,
"0 'Master, Let Me Walk With Thee"
was sung.
The words of welcome were ex-
tended by Mrs. tRyckman, of St.
Thomas, to which Mrs. Andrew, of
Goderich, replied.
Then followed reports from each
of the Presbyterial presidents. Later,
the - Departmental Secretaries gave in-
teresting 'accounts of their work. MTs.
Richardsonthe supply secretary, re-
ported that. bales to the value of
$12,135.82 had been sent out during
the year and many letters of apprecia-
tion were read. Mrs. Willis, the llTis-
sionary Monthly Secretary, and Mrs.
Leckie, Press Secretary, both paid a
very high tribute to Mrs. Turnbull,
Editor of the Missionary Monthly.
In the afternoon Mrs. Dixon, the
treasurer, pointed out that $123,606.06
had been raised by the London branch
during the year; of this amount Huron
gave $19,111.91.
Mrs. Herbert Childs, of London, lst
Vlice-President, named the mission-
aries, both in foreign countries and
in 'Canada, who have gone from Lon-
don Conference Branch, and spoke of
their work. Then she introduced those
present: Miss Black, of Windsor; Miss
Nellie Foreman, of Windsor; Miss
Mary Thompson, of Friendship House,
London., and Miss Leonore Armstrong,
of Korea. Miss Armstrong then gave
a very interesting account of her
work in Korea. Of the 19 million
people in that little country, only two
per cent. are yet Christian. But in
the mission hospitals the entire staff
are Christians and no patient leaves
there without having been influenced
by the Christ -like atmosphere, she
said.
A beautiful memorial service was
conducted by Mrs. Lane, o Seaforth,
and Mrs. Hicks, of Walla eburg. A
lovely Calla lily was placed in the
basket in memory of Mer. Gordon
'Wright. E{aeh of the Presbyterial.
presidents added a rose as the list of
those who had passed on to higher
service was read. There were 193
remembered in this way; of these
Huron lost 34 members.
Following this a Communion ser-
vice, over which Rev. J. H. Johnson,
of Central Church presided, was held.
Meals were served in the church
and at the tea hour Dr. Robert Mar-
tin brought greetings from the Lon-
don Conference and Rev. J. C. Mit-
chell greetings from Elgin Presby-
tery. These were responded to by.
Mrs. W. S. Carter, of London.
Tuesday evening was Canadian ev-
ening and Mrs. Childs presided. Miss
Thompson, of Friendship House, Lon-
- don, told of the work being done
there among the new Canadians. She
said that only the love of Christ can
enner bring friendship among the dif-
ferent nationalties who in the old land
were deadly enemies. She spoke of
ways by which they were trying to
teach the boys and girls to help im-
prove their own surroundings. She
closed with the appeal that we teach
our Canadian boys and girls to look
upon these children of foreign born
parents, who are so anxious to be real
Canadians, as their equals.
Rev. D. N. McLachlan, Secretary of
the Board of Evangelism and Social
Service; brought a stirring message
.
He spoke of the
times in which we
are living saying that it is de$pera-
tion that makes men Communist. "The
great trouble in the church to -day,'
he said, "is ignorance. We must build
up a eonstrtizctive program and spend
more time on seriousl subjects. It is
the youth of our land that will rebel
against the existing evils such as the
liquor traffic," he declared. But he
pointed .out that it was our task to.
give them guidance and teach them
the way of Ohrist. .
The devotional exercises Wednes-•
day morning were conducted by Lamle.
ton Presbyterial. Reports were giv-
en by the, Baby Band Secretary, Mis-
sion Band Secretary, C. G. L T. Sec-
retary and Y. W. A. Secretary. Then
followed an interesting .account of
the work done during the year from
the Christian Stewardship and Fin-
ance Secretary, in which Stewardship
was interpreted to mean the accept-
ance of one's personal responsibility.
The Temperance Secretary, Mrs.
Gould, deplored) the fact that only 17
Auxiliaries regularly studied temper-
ance. She pointed out that one mil-
lion dollars goes out of the pockets
of the 'Canadian people every week
for liquor and that there is a permit
in every second home. The plea was
Made that every woman keep alive to
the *nes. The president, Mrs. W.
R. Mlclntosh, also spoke very -earnest-
ly on the subject of Temperance. The
action of miany charming women,
mothers in lovely homes, in serving
liquor and offering cocktails to im-
mature youth was deeply deplored.
The fake idea of social prestige has
had much to do with the development
of the liquor traffic, she said. The
president urged all to rememlber the
seriousness of the day and to stop
praying with issues. The church has
too long been a place for rest and
comfort, she said; the time has come
for the church to be revolutionary.
She statedthat we have been pros-
perous, but now that is coining to an
end and we need to sit down and see
if we are civilized. "We make the
discovery that in many ways we have
been pagan"; we spend our time in
being amused like fifteen year olds,
she said. 'Mrs. McIntosh said that
God had set the world in the heart
of a woman and that her job was not
to be at the head of things, but rather
to change the atmosphere to one of
love which will remove all those things
that are damaging the homes of the
world. Too long has our religion been
about Jesus instead of one that is
Jesus, she said.
At noon the delegates were invited
to Alma College, where they were
served after dinner coffee'.
Wednesday afternoon Mrs. G. T.
Forbes, of the Dominion Board, spoke
on "New Trends in Missions," and of
the great glory of going on. At the
close of the afternoon session, Mrs.
McIntosh gave a brief message that
ought to be a cl allenge to everyone
who heard it. She said it is costly to
love, but we most learn that fine art,
"1931," she said, "is the most chal-
lenging year the world has ever seen;
facts must be faced. There is no
other way but to turn and build on
the principal of Jesus Christ."
After .supper a most delightful drive
through St. Thames, the Flower City,
was given the delegates through the
courtesy of the men of the United
Church.
Wednesday evening Miss L. McVic-
ar, candidate secretary, made an
eafnest plea for more missionaries. A
delightful little speech was made by
Miss Machiko Nasue, of Tokio, who
sails for her home in July after
spending two years at Alma College.
The fact that Christianity is the only
power equal to meeting the challenge
of Communism in the world to -day
was placed forcefully by Dr. Bates,
of Kobe College, Japan, who address-
ed the large audience Wednesday
night. The keynote of his address
was the Kingdom of God movement
in Japan initiated by Dr. Kagawa.
HOW MY WORLD WAGS
By That Ancient Mariner
DEAN D. HURMDY
"Rubber shoe girls walk out on
strike." Where did they go? Prob-
ably made a home run.
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- "Sue for horse losses." Where did
the horse gamble. Maybe on the curb
market. Is he hors de combat?
* *
"Nine hundred men being trained
to ask questions." They are census
enumerators. We are confident the
government could find 900 kids who
wouldn't need any training.
* *
Hon. L. A. David advises Quebec
country hotelkeepers not use names
like "Dew Drop Inn" if they wish to
attract American tourists. Certainly
these tourisrbs do not come over here
to imbibe dew drop.
• •
"Pampered Pet works a mile at the
Woodbine." Any pampered pets we
harm met were better at working the
old folks fore a soft time. But they
weren't race horses.
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Senorita. Ftiaitmia Corsi' pleased the
Prance of Whies by her 'acting in
Bolivia. 'Very odd that a thin chick.
;)d en should be called Fartnlla.
• • •
Lard Algernon and Lady Guinevere.
Do recall the talid-Vileteltiaft
play of the 'Ebnglis'h racier * the? It
was so leisurely, so restful, so slovr
!a .teeniypoo. If 'Lord Ala wished to
ask Guinevere to go too the erOgdet
Mali, he would take a Whole Scene
be COMB to the point. In the tarso
WI* thein' high overhead and expel.
d7.
sirvle film footage, there is no time for
the characters to be polite or deliber-
ate. The hero merely says: "Come
on, 'kid," and grabs the heroine and
throws l her into the airplane, and off
they go. But remember how Lord
Alger went about it:
He (entering by French window,
and speaking enthusiastically) :
"Mornin„ Guinney; this is indeed good
fortune. What a charming place you
have here!"
She (musingly) : "Well, yes`gn a
way."
IHe (contritely): "Pray forgive me
for intruding on you so unceremon-
iously."
She (ironically): "Oh, thart'e splen-
did of you."
'He (innocently): "It's so charming
of you to say that."
IShe (impulsively): "How kind of
you to come."
He (sincerely): "It seems like an
age sinee I saw you last."
She (dropping her eyes) :' "I am
deeply flattered and grateful."
He (still! innocently): "Thank you
for telling me that. I have a request
to make."
She (smilingly) : j"TheIt is very
curious,"
He (bridling) : "Something amus-
es you?"
' ISl a (with. a weary six): "Some-
times!the absurdity of everything oe-
eurs to me.,"
ills (u±gentl r)': `Surely we can
i speiak frankly..,
IShe (coldly) : "May 1 ask to what
yorf allude?"
He (with ' dour): "It seems to
mi YOU ?Mier a perfect right to do
She • i(blighteu'1ng) : "That is an
,exhitirable way of gutting it."
SEAFORTH, FRIDAY,
And so on for another 15 minutes.
Finally he comes to the point, but not
too swiftly.
He (hesitantly): I am wondering
if I may ask you a very personal
question.'
She (toying with her fan) : ' "1 cane
not imagine what you mean."
He (desperately); "Let meak
""
frankly.speak
She (lightly):
appalling."
He (hopelessly) : "It was
arble you should say that." '
She (gaily): "I think you are
quibbling."
He (humbly) : "I trust you will
not consider it an impertinenee"
She (enoourcagtingly) ; ' "Pray go
on."
He (blurting it out): "May I es-
cort you to the croquet match?"
She (sweetly) : "Oh, I am—what
do the French. say?—desolated. I
promised to go with Reginald."
'He (rising and speaking bitterly):
"Farewell!"
She (politely): "Must you
go?"
"It sounds rather
inevit-
* * >a
Dawning in Town..
One little bird,
In night's velvet black,
Sounds a dim note,
No answer conies .back,
Dawn's faintest streak
Enslivers the dark.
'Bird answers bird.
A dog starts to bark.
Trees on the lawns
And telephone poles,
'!Vocal with birds
ea:et-pouring their souls.
Brighter the sun,
The noise of al cart,
-Milk bottles chink,
The day's made a start.
really
REPORT OF HOG
SHIPMENTS
The following is the report of hog
shipments for month ending April 30,
1931:
Heneall—Total hogs, 530; select
bacon, 176;i bacon, 261; butchers, 68;
heavies, 8; extra heavies, 1; lights
and feeders, 4.
Walton ---Total hogs, 100; select
bacon, 35; bacon, 41; butchers, 20;
heavies, 1.
Huron Co. Locals—Total hogs 1877;
select bacon, 546; bacon, 1,071; but-
chers, 149; heavies, 27; extra heavies,
3;' lights and feeders, 38.
Huron Co.—Total hogs, 5,011; se-
lect bacon, 1,499; bacon, 2,706; but-
chers, 523; heavies, 77; extra heavies,
8; lights and feeders, 85.
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ELLEN SELI NA ELSE
The fight was long, she faced it with
a will,
And with the courage of a Spartan
maid;
Her Christian faith held fast and un-
afraid,
She plumbed the deppest depths, life's
cup to fill.
Tis hard to die so young and cast
away,
The promise of youth's radiant, happy
dawn,
To struggle on and on, and on, and
on,
And fight again a foe you cannot
slay.
Futile, the fight, I think I hear some
say,
Nay, for no sacrifice is made in vain;
Heaven's joy is purchased by the price
of pain,
God is within the clouds and shadows
gray.
IL ISABEL GRAHAM.
EXETER
FL0o:
At Vry
Attractive
Prices
N. CLUFF & SONS
F. & A. M. for South Huron, made
his official visit to St. Marys Monday
night.
The local L. 0. L. go to London
Tuesday night, where they will put on
the Orange degree.
Visitors to town: Mr. and Mrs.
Nichlin and daughter, Mary, of
Guelph; Dr. R. N. Kinsman, Misses
Cameron and Mitchell,' of London,
with Miss. Hannah Kinsman, William
Street; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mallett
and son, with their faniilies, of Lon-
don, with friends; 'Mrs. Doughie Hesk-
et, Sarnia, accompanied. by Miss Ful -
cher and Mrs. A. Nash, with Mr. and
Mrs. J. W. Powell. Mfrs. Nash will
remain for a few days.
John Grey, of Atwood, while pay-
ing the town a business trip, took the
opportunity of visiting a fef of his
friends of half a century ago, among
them being Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Terry, the latter with whom he went
to school at Donegal; also with Mr.
and Mrs. W. H. Johnston. During
the year 1875-6 Mr. Johnston was
cheesemaker at Donegal and Mr. Grey
drew milk from that section to the
cheese factory.
TUCKERSMITH
The Late William A. Martin.—
There passed away at Seaforth Mem-
orial Hospital on Thursday, May f4th,
1931, a very well known and highly
respected resident of the second con-
cession, Tuckersmith, in the person of
William A. Martin The deceased had
been enjoying just fair health for
some month, but took very seriously
ill with acute appendicitis on Friday
afternoon last. On Saturday night he
was taken to 'Seaforth hospital, where
everything possible was dine by the
attendance of three docs is and two
nurses. 'Hlis case was found to be be-
yond the aid of medical skill and
word was sent to friends at a dist-
ance, Early Thursday morning the
brother Early
sisters were called to
the bedside towitness the passing of
their dear brother and faithful home-
maker. The funeral was held from
the family home in Tuckersmith on
Saturday afternoon last to the place
of interment in the family plot at
11?aitlandbank Cemetery. Mr. Martin
was a member of First Presbyterian
Church, Seaforth, and on account of
the illness of his minister, Rev. I. B.
Kaine, the Rev. E. A'. Meyers, of St.
Thorne's' Anglican Church, officiated,
and spoke very kindly to the friends
and mourners. Part of the service
was the reading of Mr. Martin's fav-
orite hymns, "Rock of Ages" and
"Safe in the Arms of Jesus." Friends
who came from a distance to pay
their last respects were from Engle -
,hart, Toronto, Hamilton, Auburn,
Goderich, Wingham, Blyth, Lucknow,
Ingersoll, Clinton, Porter's Hill and
Exeter. His death was doubly sad
on account of the passing of James,
Jimmie, Maggie, Jessie and now Wil-
liam within the last five years, Aggie
having predeceased them twenty-one
years ago, The surviving members
of the family are John and Bell, at
home; Mrs. L. Tebbutt, of the 2nd
Make up a foursome and visit Seaforth
Tiny Tim Golf Course on May 25th.
Victor Hogarth was home from the
hospital over the week end, where he
has been under observation for sever-
al weeks. He was injured overseas by
shrapnel in the spine, and since has
been continually reminded of the fact
by an agitation along the spinal col-
umn. A few weeks ago he decided to
have it treated. The ailment now
seems to puzzle the medical\ profes-
sion. Mr. Hogarth's many friends
will be glad to hear of his early re-
storation to ;health.
The Exeter creamery has installed
a new churn of an improved type
with a greater capacity for quicker
and better work. Ito looks as if the
concern will still go ahead.
It is said that several new families
are expected to move to town in con-
nection with the canning factory.
Mrs. George Etherington is in Clin-
ton with her aunt, Mrs. Dodsworth,
who is ill.
The remains of Josiah 'Horne were
laid to rest in Zion Cemetery on Sun-
day afternoon, the Rev. L. C. White
officiating. The deceased lived most
of his life on the farm where he died.
His parents' predeceased him by niiany
years. He was unmarried and lived
with his two brothers and sister on
the old homestead about a mile from
Zion. He had been ill for over two
years and was a patient sufferer. He
had reached the age of 65, In his
lifeetimse he was of a quiet, kind dis-
position with a character of sterling
worth and a friend to be remember-
ed. He leaves to mount their loss
three brothers and a sister, James, of
UaIb'orne; Will, Jesse and Elizabeth,
on the homestead. He was attended
by Mis. Margaret McNicol, nurse,
during the last few weeks of his
neeis.
Themes Piryde, D.D,G.11L, of the A.
.ay`Xoitit i, r
concession; Mrs. Hugh Mc'clearet an, of
Krippen, and Mrs. William Luff, of
Hamilton,. Thesympathy of all in
the community goes out to the grief
stricken family in this another r sad
and sudden 'bereavement. The pall-
bearers were: Mr. • Rob Cairnochan,
Mr. Alex. Broadfoot, Mr, Dave 'Mc-
Lean, Mr. 'Wilson Hawldns, Mr. Jas.
Alban. and Mr. Sari Whitmore, . all
neighbors of the deceased.
!Mrs. John Elgie and daughter,
Dorothy, are visiting friends in Buff-
alo for a few days.
Miss Vera Forsyth is 'visiting her
cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Neil-
ans, in Hullett.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hay, of Niagara,
spent the week end with Mr. and
Mrs. James .Hay. His mother, Mrs.
J. Hay, returned home with them.
MANLEY
Rev. J. M. Eckert, from Hawthorne,
N.Y., spent last week with his bro-
thers and sisters in this vicinity and
has left for Mildmay, where he is
conducting a mission this week.
Messrs. Ed. Geis and P. Eckert
spent the week end in Mildmay and
the surrounding towns.
Mr. George Welsh, late from Strat-
ford, was a visitor in our burg last
week and has left for Mitchell, where
he is in the painting business.
McKILLOP
A PIay, "Safety First," will be
presented by the Young People in
Duff's United Church, McKillop, on
Wednesday evening, May 27th, at
8.15.
Mission Band.—The regular semi-
monthly meeting of the Helping
Hand: Mission Band was held on Sat-
urday, May 16th, in the basement of
the church. The meeting opened by
singing Hymn 773. Audrey Webster
read the Scripture lesson, after which
Mrs. Dodds led in prayer. The roll
call was then answered and Hymn
721 was sung. The illustrated study
of Japan proved very interesting as
did also the Japanese 'At Home' pres-
ented by two of the older girls. A
very enjoyable half hour was spent
in the making of Japanese kites. The
minutes of the, previous meeting were
read by the Secretary and adopted.
Mrs. Dodds provided a delightful
lunch and the meeting closed with
the Lord's Prayer.
Death of Mrs, Angus Reid. — The
funeral of Annie Campbell, daughter
of the late John Cam'pbe'll, and wife
of Angus Reid, whose death occurred
on May 17th at her home in McKillop
in her sixty-fvth year, took place on
Tuesday afternoon, interment being
made in Burns' Cemetery. The ser-
vice was conducted by Rev, Mr. For-
ester, of Burns' Church, of which Mrs.
Reid was a valued member. She is
survived by her husband and two
daughters, Mrs. G. Watt, Blyth, 'and
Miss Lydia Reid, at home.
BRUCEFIELD
Rev. W. A. Bremner and Rev. Mr.
Weir, of Blyth, will exchange pulpits
next Sunday for the morning service.
The evening service will be withdrawn
on account of the Young People's An-
niversary, which will be held in Kip -
pen.
Mrs. W. Stevens returned home last
week after spending four months at
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Thompson. of Sarnia.
Miss Alice Mustard, of London, vis-
ited at the parental home last week.
Mrs. Smith, of Bluevale, visited at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hugh
Berry, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Monteith and family,
of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Hast-
ings and family, of Wingham, spent
Sunday at the home of Mrs. Janet
Ross.
Mother's Day was observed in the
United Church last Sunday, when a
provided programme was followed by
"Apple Blossom Time"
A Comedy in 3 Acts
Cardno's Hall, Seaforth
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
May 28th and 29th
- LOVE—MIRTH—ROMANCE
Produced by Special Arrangement with Walter 11.
Baker & Co., Boston, Mass.
Presented by
THE NORTH SIDE UNITED CHURCH CHOIR
Director—Mabel E. Taurnbull
ADMISSION -ADULTS 40c, CHILDREN 25c
Reserved Seats, 10c Extra
Closes's Orchestra, Curtain Rises at 8.15 pan.
n.
Plan opens at Aberhares Drug Store on May 23rd, at 9 a.na,
NEW$ AND Rff
Cgws For Northern Ontario,
L. E. O'Neill, assistant dnrector
of
the Livestock Branch, stases that
they haveI been co-aperatiag with
the Department of Northern Deed -
opulent in meeting the demands of
settlers in Northern Ontario in ob-
taining cows. rliecently a shipment
of seventeen cows went forward to
•Hlearst where they were distributed
to sixteen different settlers. Cows
are supplied 'on application from. the
settlers of Northern Ontario. The
. pproved t
A heal y. ,dem
clrioks reported thi
:the result that >n^,
ed hate eries
whieiz are taxing 1
May chicks mean N'o'te
and that slag= is rune wh
to have talken hold of :tl
fancy.
A review of the egg k
Canada during recent Yang 511( ..
that the higher prices prevail loan
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settler must agree to pay at least the late fall and 'early winter znoathS
25 per cent, of the cost price of the before the flush of general produc-
cow in cash and the 'balance is paid tioncomes in. That is why the' ,r
in monthly instalments of $3.00 per mer who buys approved chicks early
month per cow with interest at six in the season has a better prospeetve
per cent. on unpaid balances. Up to cash crop for the end of the year tbem
the present time between 600 and the farmer who 'hatches his own chicks
tater in the season. The uniformity
of production and the high quality as-
sured by government inspection and
supervision which controls the hatch-
ing of approved chicks is one of the
biggest assets in the development of
a poultry flock.
The cash returns from a pullet
flock of from 120 to 300 apprioved
chicks are a welcome and useful
asset at a time of the year /when
other crops have passed. May chicks
become pullet producers in November,
and raising chicks this month is a
. uch easier proposition than raising
March and April chicks.
700 eows have been supplied under
this policy, the settlers paying a flat
rate of $1$ per head in addition to
the original cost, this charge being
made to partially cover the expenses
of shipment. It is expected that up-
wards of fifty cows will be sent into
Northern Ontario during the present
season.
Women's Institute Work.
A majority of the Women's Insti-
tutes in Ontario are holding summer
meetings, which will be addressed
by lecturers from the Department.
Well informed as to Institute aims,
methods and accomplishments, they
will discuss with the officers and
members ways and means of mak-
ing the local branch's activities more
effective. The summer meetings are
for the whole communities, where
held, and branch officers are expected
to' invite all girls and women of the
communities, The speakers will have
important announcements to make re-
garding the services of specialists who
have been appointed for such work as
household science, judging and short
courses, junior work, nutrition, cloth -
•ng and housing.
Plans have been made for instruc-
tion in household science judging in
every county between now and next
November. Hon. T. L. Kennedy has
announced that provision will be
made to bring five prize winners
from each county and district judg-
ng competition to the Royal Winter
Fair in the fall. Two days' instruc-
tion will be given at each centre
chosen.
To Improve Livestock.
Farmers in Simcoe County pure
chasing a purebred sire for the first
time are to receive a bonus<bf 20 per
cent. of the purchase pricee and
should a group of farmers decide
on a similar purchase, they will re-
ceive a bonus which will not ex-
ceed $100. The decision to give this
encouragement was reached at a
meeting of the recently formed
County Livestock Improvement As-
sociation. Stewart L. Page, district
representative, stated that the ob-
jective of the movement was to
raise the standard of livestock in
the county. Better bull campaigns
will be conducted; farmers encourag-
ed to use boars of correct bacon type;
educational campaigns promoted to
attain a more uniform type of market
hog, the use of purebred rams and
general improvement of all livestock,
including horses. The Department
will reimburse the local treasury for
bonus, expenditures made to farmers
for the purchase of high grade bulls.
The intention is not to buy and sell
but to provide a livestock exchange
where farmers may purchase higher
grade bulls with bonus assistance, af-
ter the seal of approval and inspec-
tion has been placed on them by the
Association.
Sheep Dipping Facilities.
Approximately 10,000 sheep and
lambs are dipped annually in 48
tanks located at various points in
Wellington County, according to R.
H. Clemens, district representative.
The tanks now cover nine out of
twelve townships. Numerous appli-
cations are already in for dipping
facilities and more are expected be-
fore the County Sheep Dipping Day,
which has been set for June 5th this
year. Most of the sheep are starved
24 hours before dipping and treated
for intestinal parasites before they
take the plunge for ticks. External
and internal parasites are thus
given a setback at one time and
very effectively held in cheek. All
sheep so treated should be clipped
now and all lambs docked at about
ten days old and the sooner they
are di ped ince spring the better.
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More Fertilizers Used.
A greatly increased demand for
fertilizers for the 1931 crop season
is reported, much of the 'business be-
ing done on a credit sales basis. Thus
it is apparent that the Department's
policy of promoting the use of fert-
ilizers is hearing fruit, The use of
fertilizers in farming has passed the
experimental stage in Ontario and
thousands of farmers are finding
them a practical aid in reducing the
cost of production through increasing
soil efficiency. When used judicious-
ly they increase yield and improves
quality of crops, adding materially to
the cash value of production from a
given area. It has become increas-
ingly important to -day for a fair
measure of success that the farmer
make use of every possible oppor-
tunity to lower his costs of produc-
tion. The right use of fertilizers
suited to parbicular crops provides
one important opportunity.
Planting Strawberries.
The new bed of strawberries should
be planted now. Obtain new plants
from a one -year-old plantation. Dig
them with ar digging fork, shake 'out
the soil, gather them up quickly and
remove to some shelter where they
may be gone over, sorted and straight-
ened out preparatory to:planting. The
sooner they are planted the better,.
and just before doing so, dip the
plants into water so that they are •
thoroughly wet. The spade is the
best tool for hand planting, and with
a boy to place the plants in the open-
ing made with the spade, two people
working together can plant very rap-
idly, even 3,000 to d,000 or more
plants per day. All blossoms should
be removed the first year to enable•
the plants to produce an abundance
of strong runners and new plants in
order to form the matted row. Thor-
ough and frequent cultivation should
be given during the season. Nitro-
gen in the form of nitrate of soda or
ammonium sulphate may be used to
advantage just after the plants have
started into growth.
Sow Thistle.
The fact that there is more cleared
land in Ontario than can be properly
handled with the available labor, has
played a part in the spreading of sow •
thistle and noxious weeds of all kinds,
to the great detriment if grain crops.
Mr. A. G. R. Smith, president of
the Field Crop Association, after
touring the western part of the pro-
vince with the seed train and meet-
ing thousands of people, is led to
suggest that oats be replaced to
some extent with other grain that
will help clean the land. Thin stands
'of oats and late ripening sorts give
a chance for many weeds, especially
sow thistle, to spread. Inspectors
report that it is now found in every
township in the province.
Midsummer plowing checks this
weed if weather conditions are at
all favorable. Seeding with buck-
wheat gives a smothering growth
that will weaken if not kill the roots
of the thistle. It will also give a
fairl r profitable return at prices now
prevailing.
t pupils of the Sunday School. A
s ory entitled, "The Gap That Mother
Made," was told by Donald. McDonald,
which was very well done. A page-
ant, "Noble Mothers of Famous Men,"
was presented by five pupils, which
was most appropriate. The choir was
composed of the mothers and fathers
of the congregation and excellent
music was rendered by them. The
service throughout was much enjoy-
ed by a large and appreciative con-
gregation.
Mr. J. McCully and Mr. J. Swan
motored to Toronto last week. Misr
Mamie Swan, who has been staying
with her sister, Mrs, Alice Ham since
the death of her husband, 'Mr. C. Hama,
returned with them to her Koine this
week.
Mr. B. O'Rourke is laid off work
with blood poisoning in ,his hand.
Mrs. Rathwell, of Toronto, is visit-
ing friends in the village tbris week.
W. M. S.—The May meeting of the
W. M. S. was held in the school room
of the church on Wednesday after-
noon, May 13th. Mrs. Frank Aiken -
head, vice-president, presided in the
absence of Mrs. Bremner. Hymn 282
was sung, followed _ Ib'y the Loird'ie
Prayer in unison. The devotional
leaflet, "Let Your Light Shine," was
taken by Mrs. T. B. Baird, Roll call
was responded to on Evangelism. A
splendid report on the fifth annual
meeting of the Huron Presbyterial of"
the W. M. S. held in Hensall April
28th, was given by Miss Munro and.
Mrs, Frank Aikenhead. A vote of
thanks was tendered the ladies for
this report. During the business, a
declaration -concerning world's dis-
arrmament was presented. Mrs. Brock
was appointed to interview Mr. Brem-
ner regarding same. The Society de-
cided to adopt Miss Maude Howell as
their missionary for epeeial prayer
during this year. Miss Howell has
recently gone to Trinidad from Gode-
rich. Mrs. A. McQueen, leader of
Group 4, then took the chair. The
topic entitled, "An Aeroplane Trip to -
the Community 'Centres from Coast
Ix) Coast in charge of the United
Church," was presented by the leader
assisted by the following ladies: Ml's.
Stevens, Mrs. J. Watson and Miss M.
McDonald. M. It 1' 'Watson, herald
for the month, brought tiding Afri-,,
ea, The meeting' ,closed '
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and all repeating the $diz iah Nue.
diction.
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