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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1936-11-20, Page 5• f a r • 4 • • ' ) a d 411 • VPNAMg#:,‘20i-193,6, 41EQENT,TA.E4T,RE •EAro.pTh 110.„W rtf4PINO Fat:bard ,,, I/edge:Events 1p dTRANSATL.ANT TUNNEL" Sen Naval:York linked with London " a by a Tunnel. GASTOON COMEDY Monday. Taesday, Wednesday Pat O'Brien a Beverly Roberta, In "CHI NA CLIPPER" with Ross Alexander,- Humphrey •Bellart- A. %Wry fulI of thrills and drama behind the launching of the famed plane NEWS CARTOON Next Thursslaya Friday, Saturday Freddie Bartholomew, in "PROFESSIONAL SOLDIER! VLctorMctaqFen Olinda; Stuart Gem I no— "BROADWAY MELODY OF- 1936" ANI1111111111M11111111111dad Huron Old Boys (Continued from Page 1) an; avice-presiden•ts, R. Brooks, E. W. Hunter, H. M. Jackson, Thornton Mus- t,ard, Dr, Byron Campbell, G. M. Mies- , tied', W. E. Hanna, W. J. Tarrablyn, W. P. Cantelon, Dr. G. J. Ferguson; sec- retary, R. S. Sheppard; honorary' sec- retary, E. Floody; assistant secre- tary, Miss Grace Sterling; financial secretary, John. Moon; treasurer, Dr. H. J. H-odgins; chaplain, Rev, R. C. lVLcDermid; auditors, H. I. Morrish and G. E. Ferguson; reception committee, ldrs.,W. A. Buchanan, Miss' Anne Crit- tenden, Mrs, W. A. Campbell, Mrs. • H. J. Hodgins, Mrs.. Geo. Ferguson; refreshment committee,. M r D. Thompson, Mrs, L. Pringle; Mrs. Geo. -C. Young, Mrs. H. B. Stowe; program, S. M. Wickens, Fred. Elliott, Miss Sadie Walker, Miss Anne Siitherland; !publicity com'mittee, E. Floody; pro- perty committee, G. N. Newton; vis- iting committee, Mrs. H. L' Brown; convenor of Town Conamittees, A. G. Smith; inanagement committee, J. A. McLaren, W. A. Campbell, W. A. Buchanan, R. Brooks, E. W. Hunter, E. M. Jackson', Thornton Mustard, R. 'S. Sheppard, John Moon; Dr. H. J. Hodgins, Rev. R. C. McDermid, E. Floody, H. L Morrish, G. E. Ferguson, .Mrs. W. A. Buchanan, Mists Anne Crittenden, Mrs. D. Thompson Mrs. H. B. Stowe, Mrs. L. M. Pringle, Mrs. G. O. Young, S. M. Wickens, Miss S. Walker, Fred Walker, Miss Anne Sutherland, G. N. Newton, Mrs, I. H. 'Brown, A. G.. Smith, K. C. Stanbury, 'C. Lannon,' L. M. Pringle, D. D. Wil- son, Miss M. Coultis; Seaforth .cona- -xnittee, D D. Wilson, chairman;. Mrs'. D. D. Wilson, H. M. Jackson, dar. and Mrs. Geo. Love, Mr. and -falls., Nor - =an Henderson, Mr. and Mrs A. E. .Porbes, Mr. and Mrs. G: M. Chesney, Mr. and Mrs: W. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fisher, Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Hod- gins; Brussels, committee, L. M. Prin- agle, chairman; Mrs, Pringle Mr. and Mr.S. Geo. Thomson, Mr. and Mrs. M. Scarlett, Mr. and Mrs. .Roy A. Pryne, IMiss Eva Br -yam Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ferguson, Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Fergu- on, Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Ferguson Blyth ,committee, John Moon, Chair - _man; Mrs. Moon, Mr. aneMrs. Har- ry Sloan, Mrs. L H. Brown, Mrs. W. Sloan, Mr. and. Mrs., .Robt •Scott, Mr, and Mrs. H. Morris and W. L. Rome; Bayfield committee, S. A. Cameron, %chairman; Miss Grace Sterling; Brtice- deld and Kippen conisnittee, Mr. and IMrs. T. Mustard, Mr. and Mrs. Petrie; Zurich committee, Dr. and Mrs. By- ron Campbell. Notes "Goderich or bust" will be the slo- gan on 'all roads running west for iaext year's reunion in the old town. J. S. Fisher, Seaforth ()Id Boy and %Ottawa correspondent of the Even- ing Telegram, was out for the even- ing and' enjoyed it to his heart's' con-' dent. W. A. Buchan'an, the new president, -is' a Goderich Old Boy, and .a success- ful business man, and Walter is de- servedly popular with the Huronites. Miss Grace Stirling, the new assist- ant secretary, is a native of.Goderich. *Township. • Mr. A. C. •Chapman, fonmerly of diVingham, and leader and Musical! Director of "The Old Tyree Choir," was present with Mrs. Chapman, and they both enjoyed themselves. A. C. dbas made a big -success in the musi- dal world. Dr. and Mid. W. W. Weir, formerly aof Wroxeter, were present for the ftrst time at a Huron Old Boys' func- tionand, they received a right royal -welcome. trdt a 24 nonce of (Ct1aue4 rn1.*ge Rad' scieiine• w 'as a. fine example of effielent and 1)44e -spirited 'team work. • Day Bastille Fell "On the 14th of July in the year 1789 the Bastille M Paris and with its fall, began the French; revolu,- bon," said Lord Tweedimuir. "On •that saane day Alexander 1Vlackenziet the explorer, set up a post on Whale Island off the Arctic coast. "That day in the old ,world Inaugu- rated several decades of war and a carnival of W.1114 theories of which we still feed the blast. Here in Can- ada, on the other hand, was inaugur- ated the slow and patient conquest 'of the North. • "Ia, recent years in the Old World we have seen a'similar epoch. of con- fusion and unsettlement, the strife • of rival dogmas and the eternal' rum- or of war. In Canada these same years have witnessed, a very differ- ent kind of movement, the steady pa- cific conquest of the wilds, the paac- tical business of unlocking the tread- ure-house of nature. "Which of the two fates is, .the hap- pier? We have cause to be grateful for our good fortune. It has' kept us out of the melee into which no much of the world has been flung, and per- mitted us to continue our fruitful and peaceful toil. "But," Lord Tweedsmuir added', "we have •teo a campaign before us. a merciful and humane campaign, but one which makes as mach demand upon courage and patience and skill as any war—the conquest not of our fellew men, but of climate and dis- tance and the stubborn' forces of na- ture." Presentation of Plaques In presenting the plaques the Gov- ernor General aaid 'such a duty gave him extreme pleasure. • Mr. Robt. J. Cook, who was a resi- dent of Clinton 46 years ago, but who has been' a sojourner in the West since that time, came down to meet some of the Huron folks, For six years he was editor of a newspaper in Souris, Manitoba. The prize winners were Mr. .W. Mason and Mrs. Brooks for euchre; Mr. T. Mustaad and Mrs. Wickens for bridagea booby prizes, Mr. H. 1. Morrish and Mrs. Speare, Mr. Thornton Mustard., the popular pedagogue, took a very active part in the proceedings.. Brucefield is al- waysto the front in the teaching pro- fession. Mrs. G. C. Young did yeoman ser- vice on fhe refreshment committee, as well as overseeing the card games. Mrs. D' Thompson, convenor of the refreshment conamittee, had every- thing in. ap.ple-,pie. Order, and the re- fresthments were par excellence. Mr. S. M. Wickena, Dungannon Old Boy, is chairman of the program com- mittee and being a live wire he will make goo- on the job. Steve tells the story Of Joe' Williams, the tramp painter, writing the well known poem, "Dungannon's Lovely pirls.7 Mr, A. J. Grigg is head of the •Clin- ton committee, He spoke of the old days when he was a clerk in Biddle- combe's jewelry store and D. A. Far- restedawas Mayor. Mr, F. Elliott was the spokesman for the Junior, Association which by mutual consent was affiliated, with the Senior Association. 'He is a Clin- ton Old B'oy and comes of good old stock.. The popular Chaplain, the Rev. R. C. McDermid, was a busy man all ev- ening. A new man on the Executive is Mr. H. M. Jackson, formerly of Egmond- ville and deaforth. His father, the late George. Jackson, was a,suecess- ful business man, and in 1879 was the Conservative candidate for South Huron, being defeated by a very small majority. On Saturday, July 4, 1900, the first Huron Old Boys' Excursion was run to Goderich, witladthe 48th Highland- ers Band' and five Highland Pipers, a train of 12 coaches was required to carry the crowd. to -the old towp, and all the Canny Scots for 50 miles around were on hand to see the Kil- ties. Arrangements are en the way to 'bring a bigger crowd to the big reunion next summer. F. W. AHRENS Licensed auctioneer for Perth and diuron Counties. Sales solicited. 'Terms on application. Farm Stock, %Chattels and Real Estate Property. R. R. No. 4, Mitchell. Phone 634 r 6: Apply at this Office. ' A Western man travelling on a Southern, railway,. and having a ser- ies of sudden bumps and 'unexpected stops, became uneasd. "Look here," he said to the darky, "is this train safe?" "It sure am," edit the colored •man. "Well; have they a block system on this road?" Dark grinned. "Block aystetm, sah? We 'bah de greatest block system in de world'. Ten miles back we were blocked by a load of hay. Six miles 'back we were blocked by a mule. Just now we reckon when we get ftruher south we'll be blocked by an alliga- tor. Block system, boss! Well,, ah should smile." ' • CENT A MILE Round Trip Bargain FARES Minimum Fares Adults 75c Child 40cs From SEAFORTH AND ALL ADJACENT C.N.R. STATIONS FRI.,.NOV. 27 to Whitby, Oshawa, ,Bowman-ville, Port Hope, Oobourg, Trenton J'ct., Belleville, Napanee, Kingston, Gananoque, Brockville, Prescott, Morriaburg, Cornwall, Uxbridge, Lindsay, Peterboro, Campbeliford, Newmarket, Allendale, Penetang, Collin'gWood, Meaford, .Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Granven- thurst, Bracebri'dge, Huntsville, 'Callander, North Bay, Parry Sound, Sudbury. All towns in, New Ontario on line of Temiskaming & North - aim Ontario Rly.; Nipissing Central Rly.; Kapuskasing, Longlac, 4Geraldton, Jellicoe, Bearsbnore. SAT., NOV. 28 To TORONTO.Also to Brantford, -Chatham, •Chesley, Clinton,' Durham, Exeter, Fergus, Goderich, Guelph,- Hamilton, Hanbver, Harriston, Ingersoll, Kincardine, Kitchener, London, Listowel, Mitchell, Niagara Falls,_Owen Sound, Paisley, Palmerston, Paris, Port Elgin, St. Catharmes, St. Marys, Sarnia, Southampton, Stratford, Strathroy, Walkerton, Wiarton, Wingham, Woodstock. 2nd SAT NOV. 28 Loony between ImMiant Stational At which nacursion -L *9 Tickets are sold—Ask Ticket Agent For Fares, Return Limns, Train Information, Tickets, donsult nearest Agent Teo Handbills for complete list of deatinations. T1008A. ATTRACTIONS --TORON,TO — SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 ART GALLERY OF TORONTO—Exhibition of paintings by the famous artist VINCENT VAN GOGH, French Post Impressionist The show- ing itichides each 'masterpieces - as "SUNFLOWERS", "BRIDGE AT ARLES", "CYPRESSES", "HAYSTACKS" a Seen fbla 1160,00.0 porkpie in Chicago in a strade month. • NAT ONAL LEAG E H• KE Toronto "Maple Leafs" vs. Mantreal "Canadians" t,, tit • UepriYMF to the reraarle Per4 Tweeclenknir, Pr, eamaell curessed • his abrOintion of the (spirit 4d Whiten the, plaque was presented and bla pleasare in accepting it on behalf of the officials of hip departnadtit, • He mentioned the names of some ef the officete who had taut% to do with the work of developing radium, in eluding Hugh S. Srpence, W. B. TIMM, R. 3. Trent and W. R. McClelland. - Major -General MeNatighton said the development of radium in Canada was a very great piece of co-operative work. He also paid tribute to mem- bers of his staff who had assisted, including Dr. R. W. Boyle and' Dr. C. k. Law -eine, Where Honor Due Mr. Snytder, chairman, In his intro- ductory remarks, said the unique oc- casion was one at which it was pur- posed to • give honor where honor is 'due, He related the facts the dis- covery of radium and the'difficulties that had to be overcome before the industry was established here, Dr. Camsell, the next speaker, presented the background of the country in Which the great find was made and gave a short history of its exploration and development. Gilbeft Labine, president of Edda- rado, who made the find, described how the discovery came about and M. L. Pochon, of il'ort Hope, spoke of the research work which was neces- sary in Canada. Te work of develop- ing radium here, Ire said, was all or- iginal work as the Belgium company which heretofore controlled the world radium market' refused to give any assistance to Canada. Sir Frederick H. Banting, discover- er of iusulin, spoke briefly of the dis- covery ef radium and said it was a coincidence that Mr. Labine made his discovery on May 16, 1930, while he and his associate, Or .Best, made their first experiment, Which isolated insulin on May 16, 1921. Cariboo • From Snowdrift Guests at the dinner were served cariboo steaks, which had been flown out by airplane from Snowdrift, a trading post on Great Stave Lake, to Edmonton by Leigih Brintnell. The steaks came from Edmonton to Ot- tawa in cold storage cars. It was Mr. Brintnell who flew 'Gilbert Labine, president of Eldorado and last night's host, to Great Bear Lake in the spring of 1930 when Mr. Labine made the discovery of radium. At that time Mr. Labine and his partner, Charles Str Paul, were travel- ling along the east shore Of the. lake, Mr. St. Paul suffering from snow blindness. Mr. Labine decided to pitch camp and seeing a jutting out point a little distance ahead, he Made for it and walked around it so as to be in the lee of the point of land. It was here on the shore of Echo Bay that the great find was made by Mr. Labine and the point a land he took shelter behind is now known as La - bine Point. Mr. Labine brought out samples of pitchblende from which the radium was extracted. These sam- ples he brought to Ottawa, to the De- partment of Mines, where an assay was made and realization of the mag- nitude of the discovery became known. From then on, it required a great deal of unceasing work on the part of the government . departments to find away to extract the radium from the ore. This task was a great one but the Canadian engineers in the government service finally developed the method an entirely new one, and thus it was possible to put the rad - i= on a flim basis and its rise to the status of an industry was 4sur- ed. At the present time the Tort Hope refinery is making two grams_ of radium, worth about $33,000 a gram, each month and the hope is that this output will be increased. At a recent meeting of the Ottawa branch of the Engineering Institute of Canada, Dr. O. G. Laurence, of the National Research Council, made the statement that if history repeated it- self Canada would shortly have a monopoly or the radium market. of the world.. Canada's radium, he said, had brought down the world price, of radium. The price formerly was a- bout $70;000 a gram and now it is about $33,000. • By Private Train • Gtleste at last night's dinner were taken to the Port Hope refinery yes- terdiay by the company. They prd- ceetied to Toroito, Sunday and left that city by private Canadian Nation- al Railways train for Port Hope. Af- ter viewing the refinery, they con- tinued on to Ottawa by the private train and arrived here last night at 6 o'clock. Hon. H. A. Bruce, lieutenant - governor of Ontario, was present with the party' at Port Hope. The trip was made to Port Hope yesterday be- cause it marked the completion ' of production of the first ounce of rad- ium in Canada. There are 28 gram's in an ounce of radium, which is worth aheut $850,000. . Among Guests At Dinner Guests at the dinner included His Excellency the Governor-General, Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie Xing, Rt, Hon. Sir Lydian P. Duff, Chief Justice of Canada, Hon. Norman Armour, U. S. Minister to Canada, Sir Francis Floud, British high commissioner, Hon. T. A. Crerar, Hon. J. L. Ilsley, Hon. C. D. Howe, Hon. Charles Stewart, Hon. Dr. R. J. Manion, General A. G. L. McNaughton, Major-General Sir Jas. MacBrien, Hon. Dr. J. A. Faulkner, Ontario Health Minister, Sir Frederick G. Banting, Toronto, A. E. Morgan, principal of McGill University, Dr. H. M. Tory." • CANADIAN 1,4141100A1:, AUBURN ' Mr. J. Rose, formerly teller in this branch of the 'Can.adian Bank of Com- merce, has •Designed, and left for Beaverton last Saturday to spend the winter with his father. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Manna and dant- ily visded her sister at Sebringville last Sunday. Mr. Robb was in London to see her son,, Wesley, who was seriously hurt one day last week. A young son arrived at the horde Mr. Thomas 'Mrs, Harry Beadle ands infant daughter, Carol Susan, arrived home from Goderich hospital lest Week. Midi: George Hamilton and•Mrs. L. Itaithby are recuperatilig at their Vomes after their Operations. ara "4' 4.'1'. t''.."; • a a, 1, V ta.rtaaras eats". ;01 d'''Id"'"ds3dVa, idadtiS)'"i'fa 0•Ltt' • (Coat44/404'fitattl Page 1) tOber 941, 39000- #07g49l7M7 te- 000ffiture ot but • mow, Or a saving:4o., the peopire hydro busi, • nees-of 46.00;004,84 fir tbst.ae rnonfli alone. hydro- forecasts, an $8,04.,o0 •oaring during t44' '11sPal year Amt. commenced due to contract revialont. Of the 3900,000 boraepower of Que- bee electrieltY Porobasect during 06; tober, 160;000 horsepower to unused and standsas "reserve power." . Ry, dro's "reserve power" supply is great- er than the 15% generally, regarded 'throughout• the •eentinent ea -normal,. aafe, aeserae. . ' . • • Best information from Hydro. is that Ontario's, power .rates would have had to rise 25 to 30% to carry the load of Commi, Meats- under the original Quebec .power „contracts. In- stead of an »crease in power costa, however, the Niagara municipalities 'have just been accorded a $2.50 per horsepower reduction—awl may re- ceive another cut. While Ontario homes and industry admittedly could never have afforded to have used so mat,th electricity_...at old; private power company rates, the difference between those old rates and Hydro charges down through the Hy- dro years ' now Wats close to $800,000,000. Mr Kalmer K. Dawson and Miss Edith Stoltz visited this week with, Mr. Eldon and Miss Effie Stoltz . of Toronto. Mr., Arthur Yunghlutt, of Detroit, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Yungblutt, Visitors in Auburn over the week- end were: Mr. and MO. J. Lowe, of Detroit, with Mr. and Mrs. G. Taylor; Mrs. Hindebaek, of Stratford, with her father, Mr. William Doerr; Mr. and Mrs. S. Medd, and Mrs. J. C. Moss of Woodstock, with their mother, Mrs. John Medd. „ MANLEY Mr. 'Moines Purcell, with his truck, moved Mr. and Mrs, Peter Eckert to West Toronto last Thursday where they intend to spend the winter, leav- ing the care of his farm and stock to his oldest son, Joe, who has engaged' Mr. T. Flannagan. Quite a number from here attended the shower given to Miss Mary Maloney last Theaday evening at her home. Her marriage will take place next Saturday. All spent an enjoyable evening andwished the bride a smooth journey through life. Repairing Drain Mr. John Reid is. progressing 'rap- idly with the Canada Co. Drain which had all been budned out by the late fire which swept the old pine swamp. There is nothing left but a few stumps which are being fast absorb- ed for the use of fuel. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. W. G. Siemon is under the doctor's care and her many frierds wish her a speedy recovery. _ ELIMVILLE - The municipal council of Usborne Township met on Saturday. Present were Reeve G. Weatnott and Council- lors Passmore, Cooper and Ballantyne. The minutes of the October meeting were read and adopted on motion by Cooper and Passmore. Communica- tion, re error on Mitchell Drain As- sessment. Clerk was instructed to communicate with the Drainage En- gineer, A. W. Archibald, ef London, and report at next meeting. Com- munications from A. W. Etherington requesting outlet. ont Andersen Drain. Delegation appointed to see Mr. Eth- erington and attempt to provide sat- isfactory outlet. Matter of public liability insurance was deferred until December meeting. A. communica- tion was received from the Bank of Montreal at Exeter, stating that cheques Issued by Usborne Township will be negotiated at par at the Kirk - ton branch without any enfacement to that effect appearing on the cheques. An agreement between the parties affected by the Fred Eller- ington drain, recently surveyed by the Drainage Dept, O.A.C., Guelph, was duly signed, sealed and filed with the Clerk. Indigent hospital accounts were 'presented to the amount of $43.70. Bylaw No. 4, 1936, provided .for nomination meeting for receiving of nominations for position of Reeve and Councillors to be held on ,Monday, Dec. 28, 1936, and lf necessary an election to be 'held on Monday, Jan 4, 1937, was given the necessary read- ings and passed on 'motion of Ballan- tyne and Cooped, Under the terms of the by-law, voting will take Place at the following places with the un - dei -mentioned officers in charge at 'each poll: Poll No. 1: Eden School, J, J. Hunter, D.R.O., John Luxton, P.C.; No. 2: Lloyd Stewart's house, C. B. Allison, 'D.R.O., Chas. Jeffery, P.C.; No. 3: }lector Rowcliffe's hanse, S. W. Dougall, D.R.O., Wm. Jeffery, P.C.; No. 4: Public Hall, Farquhar, John Hodgert, D.11.0., Leonard Har- ris, P.C.; 'No. 5: Twp. Hall, Elimville, Lloyd Johns, D.R.O., Wes. Horne, P. C.; No. 6: Earl Johns'on's house, Ross Hern, D.R.O., Wellington. Brock, P.C.: No, 7: Russel Moarisort's house, 01. iver McCurdy, D.R.O., Wm, Mills, P. C. Treasurer's Report: 1935 taxes, $660.00; 1935 penalties, $42.45; lane gravel, $8.64. The following bills Were presented and ordered paid on motion by Passmore and Cooper: The Drainage Dept., O.A.C., Guelph, $1.00; selection of' jurors, Reeve $3; Clerk $3, AsseSsor $3, total $9.00 ; Clerk's fees and painting, $12.001 B. M. Francis, Collector's 'bond, $7.50; indigent hospital aeceunts, $43.70; Road Superintendtent's pay sheet, $942.28. Council adjetirned to meet Saturday, Dec. 5, 1936, at 10 a.m.—A. W. Morgan, Clerk. cgowartw.--- 'Upwards of thirdasEive young farm- er boys from the different Counties of Perth' Huron, Waterloo, Middlesex, With the agricultural representatives of' eaeh taunts?, met at the WM. of Mr. James Scott, "Illitillsank," a little east Of the a few days ago. This gathering vraa ha the forint of -a ttdadfaaddi't ttaititirtatstda,-4, .ao • Buy Your Christmas GiftsEarly and Save. SPECI Men's Forsyth Shirt Men's Beautiful Tie A Full Size Handsome Box Total All hree all new Gifts For • This amazing offer is made possible by a quantity cash purchase. en's"Bath Robes. Make an Ideal Xmas Gift Come early and make your selection. The gar- ment you select will be handsomely Boxed and held for you until Christmas. Plain flannel in homelike colors with fancy lapel's, cuffs and pocket trims, and fancy bodies with contrasting _ trims. All sizes. A big assortment to select frdm. Special Price 5.95 EWART BRO judging contest to select young farm- ers for judging at the Royal Winter Fair at Toronto in November. We are aware that some of our boys ;n the near neighborhood have already acted in that capacity at the Royal Fair. 'Mr. Roy McCullouch is' at present on the sick list. Quitea number /la the neighborhood are suffeaing from a very bad cold that is „prevalent Miss Olive Speare is at present con- fined to her room. Mrs. john Scott, of the village, spent a few days i'u Mitchell last week with Mrs. McGill who is under the doctor's care. Mr. David Bruce, south of the vil- lage, held a very successful auction sale last week. STANLEY 4111111 Rev. G. H. and Mrs. Bandeo of Var- na visited their daughter, Miss Helen Bandey, who is teaching at Muncey. Messrs. Bruce Elliott Elmer Hayter, Melvin Elliott and George Stephenson are spending a week with friends in Detroit. Flint and Marlette. Miss A. J. Keys spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Keys. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, Keys of Eg- mondville spent a few days last week with their son, Elmer, and wife, Babylon Line. WINTHROP Mr. John Montgornery had the mis- fortune to fracture bis widat while cranking the " -car Monday morning. r. and Mrs. Fergus Bullard and son, Jackie, spent Sunday in London. A reception was held in the ball last Friday night in honor of Mr,. and Mrs. Peter McCowan, who were recently married. Mrs. Archie Caanpbell, of Toronto, 'has been visiting relatives here. 7s4'iss Bessie Blan-chard- visited in Stratford. last week. FARM NOTES Horseshoe Pitching Horseshoe pitching the one Cana- dian farm game which is racy of the soil, will reach its climax at the Roy- al Winter Fair in the lastweek in November when the singles cham- pionship ander the Dominion of 'Can- ade, horseshoe Pitcher' AasOciatten will be tdecided. This is the recog- nized • phamplenshIP for the ti -hole ("dial "ati " country. It will be part of a four - night program of pitching beginning on Monday, November 23rd, and eon, chiding with the eha.mpionship con- test. First-class pitches, are being prepared in the judging ring of the East Building. The lighting and gen- eral conditions are excellent. Rules and shoes are those of the Associaa tion. All events, including Senior A and B doubles and singles, are under the auspices of the Royal Winter Fair through an appointed committee. En- tries are reported to include some of the moat interesting players in On- tario and some new talent is expect- ed to be seen. Mice Injure Orchards One of the greatest hazards in the growing of an apple orchard is the danger of girdling by mice. This is especially true in orchards under sod culture, although even orchards un- der clean cultivation., are frequently subject to considerable damage from this cause. The amount of damage caused by these animals varies great- ly from year to year, depending large- ly upon ttireir available supply of feed. Galvanize wire screen makes the most effective protection. The initial cost is high, but as it only has to be placed once and will last for a large number of years, it will be found cheaper in the long run.' This wire should be cut into pieces large en- ough to encircle the trunk and leave room for expansion of the trunk, as the tree grows. The lower end should be buried about one inch in the soil in order to prevent mice from work- ing underneath. • 1 Potatoes and Corn The yield per acre of potatoes in Ontario is above the very low yield of last year but considerably below nornfl. Total productiOn is estimat- ed a 14,50000 bushels as compared with 13,130,000 bushels in 1935, and an average crop of around 18,000,000 bushels. The total Canadian crop of 64,190.000 bushels Is only slightly leas than a year ago. Corn for ensilage was checked by the drought and total production will amount to 2,425,000 tons as against 3,034,000 tons last year. Dairy farm- ers its Central Ontario will .be hit by the reduction In the yield tof fodder corn as grain yields on Many, farms in "this section were also below nor - anal and a large Imbiber are andlag it necessary to purchase feedstuffs in an effort to produce a normal Sup ply of fluid mftk thiri winter. rrhe European corgi borer was Math more , satddaaa'a„,,,a,,,• 1, • .£ • •'• • numerous this fall in the eastern, part of Ontario and in the County of Essex, but in, the areas where drought occurred, an improvement is report- ed. For instance; in Norfolk County„ where drought was inieneead''‘kborere were only about one-third arininier- ous as in 1935. Hints For the Poultryman Inorder to have pullets laying' at. their best in November and Deena- ber, the months of high priced eggs, s the following points should be o'bserv- esr according to the Dominion Poultry Illusbantirnan: See that' the pullets have dry and bright quarters. Have the houses clean and sanitary without draughts. Give a well balanced ration and be' sure to give enough. Don't forget the green feed, prefer- ably clover or alfalfa. If you have milk give the pullets what they will take. Keep the laying pullets or these that are near laying by themselved., Give these every comfort and adz tendon—they are -the money makers., Your treatment of the pullets now may mean. profit or less for the rest of the year. Dispose of hens too old or pallets too young, it costs too much to feed them. The time of scarcity is the time to arrange for your market for the *hole year. 24 .11 THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO'Y. HEAD OFFICE—SEAFORTH, ONT., OFFICERS: Alex. Broadfoot, 3 Seaforth - Preir. Jno. E. Pepper, Brucefield•- Vice-Preo. Merton A. Reid, Seaforth Sec.-Treart- AGENTS: ata Finlay MoKercher, R. R. 1, Dublindt E. Pepper, Brucafield; E. R. /amen**, ' Brodhagen; James 'Watt, Bldtli; C. P. Hewitt, Kincardine; W.I. Yeo, Gtede. rich, DIRECTORS: 'William ittox, Londeattero; Lambert, 131-0dhaded4 Itlidt nolly, dkadericli; Arad, ` IL 3, Seaforth; AleXalider 1/1. it 1, Myth; $on Pel*efo eld; Anita Shot:lice, WitItet41 01604 tt, R. 5, Seddith, ' tillibiild, IL R. 4, Stattfeitilrk '444' 44. dt