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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1948-09-03, Page 2xrr��aw�..:11T.^.a••Uv cLean, Editor, ed at •$eaforth, Ontario, ev- r6 ay afternoon by McLean Members of Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association, ,eription rates, $2.00 a year in nOe; foreign $2.50 a year. Single lest 5 cents each, 4v'ertising rates on' application. ;Authorised as Second Class Mail Pest Office Department, Ottawa WORTH, Friday, September a New Kind Of Democracy Mr. Bell, the National Director of the Conservative Party, has been trying to show how undemocratic the proceedings of the recent Liber- al convention in Ottawa were. And to show how democratic the coming Conservative convention will be when it meets in the same city the end of this month. As an exhibit of this democratic spirit, Mr. Bell cites the fact that all the important resolutions will be prepared and considered by a spec- ial committee before the convention is held. This raised an interesting ques- tion. Where does the committee come from, and where does it get its authority to act? It is quite evident that the delegates themselves can not make the appointments as the con- vention will not have convened. Would the party bosses have any- thing to do with it? • Butter Production Butter, we are told, is going to be very, very scarce before many weeks, and there is even talk of rationing it. For this shortage many reasons are advanced, although we have never yet heard a statement to the effect that Canada can not produce enough butter—but often that she won't. And one of the reasons why our farmers are unwilling to produce more butter was recently published by the National Dairy Council: "Canada is not going to produce all the butter it could so long as there is a ceiling on prices. "So long as butter prices are kept depressed, there is no hope whatever of the fullest possible production. And maximum production we must have as well as free competition from substitutes, like margarine, if the domestic market is to be supplied fully and in the end, most economic- ally. "At present there is a maximum official price for butter, but other dairy products are not controlled. As a result, the dairy farmer who ;ships his milk or cream to be pro- cessed into other products, gets a better price, and in some cases a much better price, than if it is to be processed into butter., That means Where an alternative market is of- fered, the farm raw material does not go into butter." • The Right Answer Dr. Cyril Garbett, Archbishop of York, recently gave the right answer When he was discussing the chaos of our times and their cure: "We are watching," he says, "the death of the old age and the new is still in its birthpangs. The- civiliza- tion of which we are so proud and thought so permanent is now threat- ened with the fate which has over- whelmed twenty civilizations which once were strong and flourishing. Man has lost his faith both in God and in himself. Christianity in most countries is the religion of a minor- ity and-fts doctrine and moral teach- ing are repudiated or neglected. It is in the central truth of the Chris- tian faith that there is the only and leo'rri ,fete answer to man's cry for i.'`of deliverance. Inanae �;� and delly rallc , 11d. Stoini and darkness an ethical M .'ill give no help. It is the historic" 'Christian faith that e eau give light, kindle enthusi- acid conquer .the world. Men cloktpgt neither for an organrza- o a' code of rules but for save and . guide them." situple . answer to the dulass t► our clay but we are afraidit will: never become popular because of it siumplicity,. Man has always been a queer animal,. Always wanting an easyway out, AIways wanting anything in fa'et but to make a change within himself. Human society is but man in the mass, but who could claim that so- ciety can be made over, reformed, until man himself is reformed? Also Moving To The Cities Apparently the farmer's sons and daughters are not the only ones that are going to"'the cities. Very frequently during the past weeks we have seen mention made of an invasion of Wild animals into the cities and towns. Deer have been seen in numerous towns. Skunks have invaded Brantford and other places. And we have been told by suburb- an gardeneds that it is wise to grow twice as much corn and vegetables like Iettuce, peas and cabbage as the family would consume, because there are coons that take the former and countless rabbits and groundhogs that move in to feed on the greens. That seems odd for a city, but, nevertheless, the wild life invasion of the city is said to be increasing every year. Perhaps the answer is the safety element; the absence •of natural enemies like foxes, and the abundance of food and safe shelter. Perhaps another answer would be the city boys and girls who get as much kick out of watching birds and wild animals as their country cous- ins do in trapping or shooting _them. • What A Libel It has been said that figures can be twisted to prove any point. Now we believe it. Recently the Domin- ion Bureau of Statistics quoted some figures in an effort to prove that the men of Canada spend more on hats than .the women. What a libel! In fact, the state- ment is so incredulous that no one will believe it. Nevertheless, the sta- tistics in the government chart try to prove that in 1946 the men of Can- ada spent $11.5 millions on their headgear, while the combined sum spent by women and children was only $10.09 millions. How could it be when it takes sev- eral seasons and some times years for a man to get accustomed to a hat, so that it will feel entirely com- fortable on his head ? More than that, -during 1946, before and after, more than half the male population didn't wear hats at all. On the other hand, a woman's fancy for a hat rarely lasts a season. She switches from stovepipes to birds' nests and from vegetable growths to pie plates. But regard- less of the shape or the material, you never saw a woman's hat that protected the cranium. All is for show. But the worst and most distress- ing feature about this new libel on mankind is, what it is sure to lead to. Women don't reason by 'statistics, but by intuition, but just let one lib- elous statistic like this one be whis- pered in darkest Africa today, and every Canadian woman will have it off by heart tomorrow. The result of this argument is easy enough to guess: Every house- wife will march right out and squan- der the family income on a new hat or two. That will not only play havoc with the family budget, but what is much worse, is the havoc it .sill play with the family peace and quietness. ,• Guarding Against Poliomyelitis (Edmonton Journal) Poliomyelitis has reached mild epidemic pro- portions in Alberta, and the provincial and local boards of health have properly issued certain instructions and reassurances which all parents should heed. In the first place, wh:le the number of cases in all Alberta is now over the hundred mark, there is no reason for panic. Eighty-five per cent of the cases have been among children under sixteen years of age, and; most of the attacks are of a ,mild type. Parents are asked, therefore, to take reason- able precautions. Children under sixteen should not be allowed to attend theatres, public gatherings of any kind, or to go to public playgrounds or swimming pools. They should be kept, a9 far as possible, from forn'htg large groups for play in their own neigh- borhoods. Most important of all, parents should make sure that children do not get tired. "Strenuous exercise should be avoided and extra rest given," is the offiedal advice. Do not let the child be- come chilled. Paralysis ih more likely to attack the physically exhausted child, It these, simple roles are foiloweds the attack, if it does?' overtake the Child, is likely to be a Mild one; • PHIL LAZY MEADOWS. "Hoeing the Beane" I have never been very fond of hoeing, That feeling dates back to the times when s•as a boy I had to' spend hours in the bean patch. It was a backbreaking task, espec- ially on the days when a fellow knew that the fish were biting in the river. When the .old sum pour- ededown hard your back was just about breaking from the strain, it was a horrible thing to just think of the deep -hole by the river and the shade of the old willows. Hoeing with somebody to ac- company you in the field was not too bad, but when you had to pike down that long row all by your- self it was pretty thick. Many's a time I've taken a swipe at a hill of beans in shec. auger. Sure en- ough, my father would appear and walk down the row. He , would stoop and pick up a bean plant, squint at it and say: "Your eyes must be getting bad, or did you think that was a thistle or some- thing!" He always seemed able to pop up just at the wrong time. If I chanced to fall a victim to the sight of the cool shaddness of the row of elm trees, he would ap- pear. If I skinned across to pick some carrots for munching, his hat would appear over the fencerow. He was never very cross about my tardiness. In fact, he once admit- ted to me that hoeing was one job on the farm that he detested. We had a rainy spell just when I should- have been hoeing the beans this year. Then the harvest By Harry 0, Boy. e came On and ,..1 still had no he p and couldn't get down to the 'beat), field. I walled over the other day and tbe weeds in tine central part. of the field had taken over, almost completely. completely. It was a shame, be- cause . the beane ware very good,. but those weeds were certainly aqueezizi g . them out. I started , with the hoe, -but a half-inch and three-quarter inch stalk ofa weed that's drying a bit, soon takes the edge from a hoe. I worked down a row, wishing that the beans hadn't been any worse than tbe ones I had to contend with as a boy. If I pulled them Out, the roots came along, destroy- ing the bean plant and leaving it exposed at the bottom. By noontime I had a few beans cleaned, up. In fact, it was a moat discouraging sight to look down the long row and realize that by dint of hard work. I might get the whole patch ,finished in three. weeks. The weeds were simply impossible. Then I started with the scythe, clipping the weeds at the top of the bean plant. This made them look okay, hat it would mean that we wlfl. have a terrific time har- vesting the beans this fall. I was toying with the idea of plowing the bad section of the patch under, when an idea came along. I got the corn sickle ands started hook- ing off the weeds at ground level with it. it worked like a charm. The beanie are finished now. I don't blame me father for trying to pawn the hoeing off on to me when I was a boy. ears Agoua Interesting' items. Picke0 FrOm The Huron Expositor of Twen; twelve and Ffft ' Vears. Age.. • Just A Smile Or Two • Junior had just entered kinder- garten. He was fascinated by ev- erything that occurred there and talked of nothing else at home. Af- ter his father got home in the eve- ning the child followed him every- where telling him what had hap- pened. He talked all through the evening meal. He talked while his father tried to settle himself in the living room with the paper. Fin- ally the parent could control him- self no longer. "Young man," he said, "go over there and sit down and shut up." Junior was abashed. He crossed the room and as he crawled into the big chair he looked accusing- ly at his father. "At school," he said in a small voice„"we say, 'Please be seated'." • • From The Huron Expositor September 7, 1923 Since the schools have opened again, the yioung People of Con- stance have gone their respective ways: Miss Beulah Scott to Teem). - to, Mabel Livingstone to 'I•aldi- mand County, 'Blanche Wheatley to Moncton, Verna Adams to Fen- elon Falls, as teachers,' and Mies Thelma Dale to the Stratford Business College. Mr. Sandy McKellar, of Crom- arty, has erected a' new cement silo. Mr: George Guhr, of Mitchell, was the contractor. Mr. Thomas Workman, who lives north of Kipper, on going out to the field for his work horses on Monday morning, was much sur- prised to find them both dead. They had been killed by lightning dur- ing the thunderstorm Sunday eve- ning. Mr. Walter Watts, manager of the Dominion Bank at Chatham, and Mrs. Watts spent Labor Day with friends in town. Misses Beatrice Seip, Abbie Seip, Evelyn Cudmore, Gladys Holland, Gretta Dennison, Muriel and Beth Willis and Ruth and. Sade 'Thomp- son, of town, have returned after spending their holidays at a cot- tage in Jowett's Grove, Bayfield. Mr. Robert Dodds, of Harpurhey, met with an unfortunate accident. He was painting the residence of Mr. Peter Dodds in McKillop, when he fel from a scaffold, and in the fall fractured his leg. Mr, McTaggart, accountant in the Bank of Commerce here, is spending this week in Toronto. Mr. Alex ScOtt, of Egmondville, has leased the residence of Isaac McKay on Market Street, and will occupy it shortly. Among the teachers to resume their duties in their respective schools on Monday were; Belle Ballantyne, to Waterloo; Gladys Thompson, Niagara Falls; Ella Turnbull, Toronto; Mabel Turn- bull, Huntsville; Mary Crosbie, St. Davide; Florence Thompson, To- ronto; Florence Laidlaw, Toronto; Mary Hays, Wellesley ; Ruth Thompson, Tillsonburg ; Leslie Kerr, Toronto; Frank Coates, Brus- sels; Jean Govenlock, Midland; Brenton Kerr, Toronto; Helen Dickson, Toronto; Mary Edmunds, Agincourt; Beth Barton, Wilton Grove; Phemia Cowan, Windsor; Kate Cowan, Madoc; Rita Kers- lake, St. Marys; Evelyn Adams, London; Percy Hoag, Hagersville; Ida and Eva Love,'Foronto; Flor- ence McKay, Toronto; Mary Gil- lespie, Harriston; Ella Elder, -Guelph; Elizabeth Keating, Woods - ley. Mr. Isaac Langstroth, of Forest, a former well • known resident of Seafortb, spent a few days with friends last week. Miss Jessie Wilson gave a mis- cellaneous shower at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wilson, on Saturday in honor of her cousin, Miss Edith Scott, a bride-to-be. • Fire In 'Tees l Duntle The second call .to a fere within three dayis, Clinton's volulfteer fire brigade was summoned about two o'olock Wednesday afteinoon to a blaze at the town neap, in. Hullett Township, north of the town and short distance east Of+ Clinton cemetery. Vire Chief Grant W. Rath stated that a firehad been burning in the dump, and when the wind changed to the south, blow ing rather briskly, the family of George Bayley', whose buildings are located across the read from the dump, became alarmed and telephoned the fire department. The firemen responded readily to the call and used chemicals to ex- tinguish the •flames. They were back in town within an hour. No damage was done.—Clinton News - Record. Moving To Collingwood . Friends will hear with regret of the intended departure from town of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kechnie and family. Mr, Kechnie has secured employment with the Collingwood Ship Yards, Ltd., and the family will be leaving for their new home the first of next week. — Blyth Standard. Inspector on Leave of Absence A man bought a canary from a pet shop. "You're sure this bird can sing?” he asked suspiciously. "He's a grand singer," said the proprietor. The customer left. A. week later he reappeared. "Say! This confounded bird you sold me is lame!" "Well, what do you 'want — a singer or a dancer?" , ' 0 He had been courting the girl for ten years,; calling on her every Wednesday and Saturday night. "Why," someone asked him, "don't you marry her?" "If I did'," he answered, "I wouldn't have anywhere to go those evenings." Huron Federation Of :AgricultureFarmNews New- Use For Buckwheat The United States Agricultural Research Administration ha, an- nounced that green buckwheat has been found to be a source of a recently discovered important drug called rutin. The drug, used in the treatment of hemorrhage dis- eases, is being made in the Unit- ed States by fifteen manufacturers from buckwheat leaf meal for the production of which six processors are drying buckwheat. The 194S crop for this purpose is estimated to be 50 thousand acres, represent- ing a cash income of $2 million to the farmers. - Poultry in U.S.A. The United States Department of Agriculture estimates the number of young chickens raised on farms at June 1, 1948, at about 635 mil- lion. This figure is 15 per cant less than in 1947, while the num- ber of layers is four per cent less. It is expected that there will be a resultant decrease in the laying flock by the beginning of 1949. Cleanliness Aids Against Disease Sanitation is highly important in successful poultry production. A producer must start with chicks which are free from disease and must rear them under sanitary conditions which implies clean range, ' clean brooder house and range shelter, clean feed and wa- ter. But these precautionary mea- sures are wasted if they are not followed by the same attention when the pullets are removed from range to the laying house. The laying house should have a south or southeasterly exposure to ensure a maximum of direct sun- light during the winter months and, should be well insulated and•venti- lated. Where birds are housed un- der these conditions the chances of infection from colds and respir- atory diseases will be lessened. The laying house should have a concrete floor, dropping boards and roosts underlined with poul- try netting to keep the pullets away from the droppings. t important step in protecting the new flock from disease is that of cleaning the laying house be - fare bringing in the pullets from range. At the Dominion Experi- mental Station, Lacombe, Alta., the following system is used, says J. H. West: All movable equipment such as dropping boards, roosts, nests and hoppers are scrubbed and washed with hot water and creoline and left out in the sun for a few days. The walls and ceiling are sprayed with disinfectant to remove dust. The floor le scraped, and washed with a strong solution of lye water (% Ib. to 12 gallons of water) rising a stiff barn broom for the purpose. Lye water should not be used on lumber floors as it will tend to warp the boards. 1+'or such floors, soap and, water is bets ter.. The walls and ceiling are sprayed with whitewash which makes the house lighter and is a _neea good sanitary precaution. The cruor and windows are left open for three or four days at least, or un- til the house is thoroughly aired and dry. Clean dry litter such as wheat straw, peat moss or shavings is desirable and if changed regularly every two weeks will help to keep the birds healthy and active. When bringing pullets in from range select only those birds which are healthy and active and cull those that are pale and lack vig- or. To avoid overcrowding in the laying house allow 314 square feet of floor space per bird, for light breeds and four square feet for heavy breeds. Proper feeding practices must go hand in hand with these principles of sanitation. Rations properly bal- anced for protein, vitamins and minerals will do much toward maintaining a high degree of thrift in the flock and . susceptibility to disease will be correspondingly lessened. Farmers in Eastern Canada use two and one-half times as ranch nitrogen fertilizers as they did be- fore the war. Canadian Bacon Pleases British Canadian bacon is well liked in the United Kingdom. Mr. R. Logan Layton, of the Dominion Department of Agricul, ture, who is stationed in London to report on the quality of Cana- dian meat arriving in the United Kingdom, recently paid a visit to Manchester. This city is the dis- tributing centre of foodstuffs for that densely populated part of England renowned the world over for its cotton spinning and weav- ing industries, and for its engin- eering, machinery and chemical factories. - Mr. Logan talked with butchers and meat dealers, wholesalers and retailers, and as a result of his enquiries reports that Canadian bacon is most popular. He states that representatives of the bacon trade drew his attention to the fact that retailers are more en- thusiastic over Canadian bacon than ever before. They comment- ed in particular on the steady, sub- stantial flow of bacon that is com- ing from Canada and on the, achievement which Canadians have made in improving quality. British retailers are handling more Cana- dian bacon than any other kind and 'their customers are well satisfied with it. Behind this encouraging news is the accomplishment of Canadian Partners in producing a lean bacon hog; the vigilance of the Dominion Department of Agriculture hi its inspection, and in its efforts to promote a milder cure; and the co-operation' of the packing indus- try in preparing properly cut Wiltshire sides, Peer breeding Is the ,most pest - Mon defect itt dressed poultry. g.11.-P.0Geis 1 sepured that theyWill= be .a *ailable In time, work :on the. building Of Goderiph's • new arta- • fit:ial lee arena will dot proceed Otte year. 'This yeas the announce- ment of D; D. Mooney, chairman of the new arena, cprnmlttee, fol- lowing a meeting of the committee. last Thursday~ . night. 4 was felt - that it would be better r to have the• present rink, suck as it la, in opals tion this winter rather; (lees . no• rink at all.--Goderich Signal, -Star, Had Enjoyable Trip West Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wallace and.', Alvin have returned home after an enjoyable three weeks' motor trip west to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hilborn of Medicine Hat, Alta. During their trip they cov- ered over 4,900 miles. Besides vis- iting at Medicine Hat they went on to Banff, Lake Louise and Cal- gary, where Mr. Hilborn is a pat- ient in the Colonel Belcher Milt-- tary Hospital. We learn with plea- sure that he is improving nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Hilborn wished to be remembered to their old friends- here.—Blyth riendshere.—Blyth Standard. Dr. R. O. Staples, who has been inspector of public schools in South Huron for several years, has been granted leave of absence lir the Ontario Department of Education in order that he may visit training schools and other educational in- stitutions in Europe and Western Canada. Dr. Staples.' successor as school inspector in South Huron is Glen Gardiner, B.A., whose duties here will begin September 1. Mr. Gardiner has had' wide experience as a teacher and since completing three years in the Air Force has been assistant inspector in Elgin Coutfty. He was born and received his early education at Mount For- est, Ont. It is understood that Mr. Gardiner's appointment is perman- ent. He will be resident in Gode- eich and for the present the office will continue to be over the Royal Bank.—Goderich Signal -Star. Sells Fine Farm Mr. J. B. Turnbull has disposed of his fine farm on the fifteenth concession of Stephen to Mr. Geo. Link, for the handsome sum of $10,000.—Eiceter Times -Advocate. From The Fruron Expositor September 2, 1898 Mr. C. Prouty, Clerk of the Township of Stephen, who is 84 years of age, is probably the most active man of his age in the coun- ty. Recently he started out in his official capacity and drove 187 miles and served 24e papers in three and a half days. John Jowett returned to Bayfield last week from Detroit and Port Huron. Miss Maggie Daly, Egmondville; Frank Smith, of Brussels, and Don McKay, of Tuckersmith, who board- ed with relatives here during their Collegiate course, have success- fully passed their second class ex- aminations. Mr. Thomas Fraser, of Stanley, has been appointed returning offi- cer for the purpose of taking the prohibition plebiscite in South Hur- on. Mr. Bert Hill, formerly with S. Mullett & Co., has gone to Winni- peg where he has secured a posi- tion in a hardware and tinsmith- ing establishment. Mr. Hugh Stephenson, who has been engaged in Coleman's Foun- dry here for many years, has gone to Hensall t6 work with Mr. Bell, of the Hensall Foundry. Miss Jennie Barr left Thursday to resume her duties in the Grims- by High School. Capt. A. Wilson, of the 33rd Hur- on Battalion, won several .goocc prizes at the Dominion Rifle As- sociations' matches held at Ottawa this week. Miss Annie Brooks, of Chisel- hurst, has been very ill for the past week or two. Miss Allie Tyerman, Constance, and Miss Mima Melville, .Seaforth, were guests of Mrs. James Fair - service of the 9th concession of Hullett. The following were ticketed by R. J. McDonald, C.P.R. ticket ag- ent: Mr. William Govenlock, to Moosamin; Miss Ingram, Hensall, to Vancouver;' Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Case, London Road, to Moosamin. Mr. and Mrs. Clement King, of New York, were visitors last week with Mrs. King's mother, Mrst F. Case, Maple Hall. Mr. R. L. Smit1i 'of Young's Gro- cery, went to Toronto on Tuesday to "see the sights and enjoy a well deserved holiday. Mr. Henry Bullard, of town, who hag held a good position in the foundry of the Estate of T. T. Cole- nra4 ;for a number of years past, has accepted, a lucrative position in Toronto, and leaves for the Queen Citye next week. Mr. James. Wallaee, of Newport, Rhode Island, is home on •a visit to his mother, . Mrs. Joseph Wal- lace, in Tueltersmith, Miss Lizzie ,Barton, of $Iiagara Falls, N.'ii-„ Is visiting• +her grand- parents, Mr, and, 1\frs. A. Parton. Fractures Hip Mrs. Albert Mitchell, while gath- ering some apples in the garden recently, had the misfortune to step in a hole and, in falling to the ground, fractured her hip. She was admitted to St. Joseph's Hos- pital, London, and on Thursday of last week underwent an operation. —Exeter Times -Advocate. Trailer Crashes Truck The P.U.C.'s .new three-quarter truck had its fender, hood and grill bashed in and its windshield broker and splintered on Monday when hit by a loose trailer. Driv- ing south along Main St. at the north bridge, Leo Hennessey was meeting a car and trailer driven by Cliff Heywood, of town, when the trailer suddenly broke loose and crashed auto the truck. No one was hurt, although Mr. Hennessey ar.ffered from shock: — Exeter Times -Advocate. Arena Will Not Go Up This Year Owing to the fact that all ma- terials required .are not available at the present time and no assur- Honored on 86th Birthday On Sunday, August 22, about 50' relatives and friends gathered at Harbor Park, Goderich, to honor Mrs, William Vender upon the oc- casion of her 86th birthday. Pre- vious to the serving of a bountiful sapper, a corsage was pinned on the guest of honor, and Miss Gladys McDowell on behalf of those present, presented Mrs. Ven- der with a wrist watch. In a few well-chosen words. Mrs. Vender thanked everyone and then did the honors for the birthday cake. -- Blyth Standard. - Car is Returned Mention was made last week of the auto of Mr. Norman Gascho as being stolen while parked at (arena Bend. The provincial police were on the lookout for it, and it was found in the Aylmer district with the battery removed, but that was not, the whole story, as the one who used the car had run .t without looking after the oil, and' the motor is practically ruined, and will have to have an overhaul be- fore it will be any ways near what it was.—Zurich Herald. Supplied Pulpit Rev. Ephriam •Gingerich, of the Bronson Line, took charge of the Sunday morning service in the Evangelical Church in the absence of the pastor, Rev. H. E. Poppel. His message was on Prayer which• was very instructive, as well as impressive. Mr. Newell Geiger rendered a very able solo with Mrs, Milton Oesch presiding at the piano. The service was very much enjoyed.—Zurich Herald. Bluevale Farmer Injured John Fischer, Bluevale district' farmer, was admitted: to the Wing-• ham General Hospital suffe:•i,ig' lacerations to his back. Fischer• was the victim of a hay fork acci- dent. Struck in the back, the. prongs 'of the fork penetrated the. lungs.—Wingham Advance -Times.. Boy Loses Two Fingers Robert Yeomens. age 12, of Osh- awa, suffered the loss of two mid- dle fingers of his left hand ir, a threshing machine mishap. The !ad, visiting in the Belgrave area. caught his fingers in a ,threshing machine, resulting in their ampu- 'ation at the Wingham Hospital.— Wingham Advance -Times. " off Duty 11 (By R. J. Deachman) It was 5.05 a.m. when we reach- ed Mont Joli, an overnight ride from Montreal. Mont Joli is 15 miles from Metis. It was a de- lightful morning, the air was ccol. Light ,fluffy clouds drifted lazily across the sky; the sun shone dully; the horizon seemed closer than usual. Somehow it flitted through me- mind that it might be better if we had a smaller world; there would be less room for trou- ble. Away with these mournful maunderings. Nothing could be more ifeaeeful than the' scene be- fore us. War is hell; peace is heaven. Let's pluck the flowers of. today lest ere eventide the petals fall. We drifted smoothly along .a winding road. Here and there we caught glimpses of the sea. The sea did I say, it is the St. Lawr- ence River, but it is 40 or 50 miles wide, depending on the spot you do the measuring. The tide rolls in; the gulls fly high. We were breathing in the air of the sea and with it there comes the scent of evergreens. A crow moved lazily, across the skyways. They are big- ger, quieter, blacker than other crows. At times they dispute with the gulls the right to what the sea brings to the scavengers along its shores. We nearing Metis. -Metas is not a new tourist re- sort. I saw a picture of it taken seventy'flve years ago. Then it boasted three houses; today there are -five hotels, more people in the hotels than in the town. The pop- ulation swells in Tunes climbs to a peak in July and early August, and drops down almost to normal by September 15. If, by any chance, you want to know why people do certain things, ask them. When this idea struck me, I threw downthe paper I was reading and walked over to a group in the corner. Some of them I knew in, past years—some were strangers. One woman came back every summer for sixteen successive year's, 1 asked them why they came back again and again. Here are some of the re- plies: "I like to meet the people I met in previous years." "I love the climate, the clean air, the 0001 nights. " "It is a place where playing golf is a real pleastrre, the sun is warm, the breeze is cool." Said Mr. Cahn of New York: "E come here in summer because P live in New York the rest of the: year. There I clash against mil- lions. Here, what a rest!" Said Mr. Longland of Cambridge, Mass., U.S.A.: eel like the people, the Americans and Canadians, I have met in past years." Then one morning we were standing around the fireplace when l was introduced to a lady so Scotch that she might have come straight from Ayrshire that morn- ing. I asked her how she liked Metis: "Like it?" she said. "11 love it; it is just like home." Now home to a Scot means Scotland— nothing else. She had been in. Scotland only last year. What higher tribute could Metis receive than the love of a Scot who, last summer, saw Scotland and now- placed owplaced Metis in the same category. One day I met' a farmer; he told me his troubles. The soil, atj least in this section, is pretty light. The, summer- was dry, very dry, but. recent rains had -helped. The hay - crop was poor. My guess was that: his fields of oats would run about thirty bushels to the acre. Good Lord! I have seen them, around Lacombe in Alberta, yield 120 bushels to the acre. The soil needs a. lot of fertilizer. The sea- son for feeding cattle is long, but the frost comes later than Ontario-. The gardens are glorious. Straw- berries in an ordinary year are, prolific and Gaspe peas are in a class by themselves. Cedar hedg— es are everywhere. They grow luxuriously. In many places the vetch with its blue flowers pushes upward through the hedges, It's quite •beaptiful. The coast is wild, picturesque' and rocky, with here and there• good bathing 'spots, 'Whence came those robins? Whys are they set on edge? I wish thllh massive -bowl- • der, harder than flint, could tell me how these pebbles came to be em- bedded in- its, face. Years ago I read an article by William Beebe, the great American naturaljst; It began with these Words: "It was about a hundred million years ago.''' Yes, time is long,.inflnitelY long, but a world with all the trou- bles of today will not worry about the past—the future needs its rapt attention.