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The Huron Expositor, 1957-06-14, Page 6EXINDSITOR, aliFQRM Q, TIASig 140 1,907' crjcu1ture Reviews Year, es Report to SDI'S Board ,elte following report was submit - :04 by R. Whiteley, agriculture teacher at Seaforth District Hiela School, to the high school board, ;Way 39: am pleased to submit to the Board this report of the activities of the Agriculture Department of this school for the school year of 3956-57. 1. Courses Offered: In Grades IX and X, all boys are offered Agriculture and all pupils in Grades IX, X, XI and XII are of- fered Agricultural Science. Twen- ty periods weekly are assigned to Agriculture, four to each of the three Grade IX classes and four to each of two Grade X classes. These classes are taught by my- self. The Grade XII Agricultural Science is taught by Miss Taylor, the Grade X Agricultural Science is taught by Mrs. Buchanan (with the exception of X-C), and teach Agricultural Science to Grades XI and X-C. 2. The New Agriculture Build- ing: The highlight of the school year insofar as the Agriculture De- partment is concerned • was the completion of the new agriculture building. Located behind t h e school. it is of cement block con- struction and has three primary uses: (a) Storage of machinery. (b) General equipment. (c) Poultry jects. The functions our storage pens for building fulfills admirably agriculture of school poultry pro- of these this time all At I wish to congratulate the Board fel' their fine effort in having this building completed. 3. Fall Activities: (a) The Fall Fair was again well patronized by members of the Sea - forth District High School. In spite of the poor growing season. about 40 per cent of the pupils entered one or more competitions. show- ing fruit, vegetables, grains. bak- ing, cooking, woodwork, sewing, knitting and flowers. Our exhibit in the arena assembly hall was well patronized by the people of the district. The prize winners are too numerous to mention here. (b) The boys of Seaforth Dis- trict High School gave an excel- lent account of themselves at the North Huron plowing match last fall. In spite of the late season and with the co-operation of par- ents concerned. we were able to send 14 entries to the match, where all acquitted themselves well. There was a regrettable lack of competition, particularly in some classes, but this did not prevent our boys from plowing some ex- cellent lands. Both the Senior and Junior high school class was Won by our boys. and we were all par- ticularly glad to see one of our team members. Andrew Patrick. win the Esso award for the best plowed land at the match. Andrew and his father, who coached him. Ire to be congratulated. (c) The annual bus trip to the Royal Agricultural and Winter Fair was again taken by the Grade XI Agricultural Science pupils last November. This fair. which fea- tures all that is new and inter- esting in agriculture. is probably the finest of its kind on the North American continent and the pup- ils who were given the opportun- ity to see it, found much of value there. (d) Because of the fact that our new building was not completed until late fall, a complete poultry project was not followed this year. However, 80 pullets were purchae- ed at one week old. raised to lay- ing age, and will be sold early in June, either as. laying pullets or as meat. Because this project is not yet completed. no further de- tails are included here. A further report will, however. be sent to the Board when the birds are sold. (e) The perennial border which bounds the west side of our play- ing field was' extended northward to the fence. Many more peren- nials are required for this project and it is hoped that over the next two years perennials \\ill be add- ed to this section of the garden. (f) Both farm areas controlled by this department were planted to bats and seeded down in the spring of 1956. The oats were har- vested last summer and the grass - legume mix will be mowed per- iodically and then turned under for a green manure crop this fall. The soil in these two areas has for some time lacked organic matter. and it was felt that this program would go a long way toward sup- plying that shortage. (g) Another major project un- dertaken by the boys was the pre- paration of a plot of ground be- hind the school for an apple orch- ard. Because most of the land was overlaid with subsoil. large holes had to be dug for the trees and then filled with topsoil which had to be drawn from another field. It speaks well for the boys that even when we were forced to remove an old concrete foundation. they persisted and completed this project., (h) Our gladiola bulbs were lift- ed and stored and the tulip bed was replanted. Tulips were also planted in the bed at the main entrance. Because of the shade, this flower bed does not produce an ideal flower. I have consider- ed planting this bed with fern and I would appreciate hearing from any board member who has an opinion on this subject. (i) The boys of Grade X were asked to collect 20 weed seeds to be used toward their Christmas marks, and the boys of Grade IX made a collection of weeds, press- ed and mounted on cardboard for the same reason. 4. Winter Anstivities: During the winter. in addition to much classroom work. the follow- ing activities were carried on: (a) The poultry were fed and watered daily by' the Grade IX boys. During this time the boys gained considerable first-hand ex- perience in feeding poultry. The modern equipment proved to be a problem to some boys as witness the fact that our pens were flood- ed three times during the winter., (b) In the early winter the Grade X boys carried out a ditching pro- ject on paper. after taking read- ings in the field. This project in- cluded the actual survey, the plan, a profile of one trench and the tile layout for the whole field. It was marked. so as to be included in the Easter report. (c) The boys of Grade IX also completed a repework project which consisted of 12 knots, lash- ings and splices, Mounted on a board. • This project was marked for the Easter term,(d) The small basement room available to the Agriculture de- partenent was lighted with a view of attempting to grow plants un- der artificial light. This program has now begun, but as yet no con- clusions may be drawn. It is prob- able that more powerful lighting may have to be used, but until plants at present growing there can be, taken outside, no attempt Will be Made to increase this •poWer. (e) The Hunan County Seed Fair, lreid at Clinton Collegiate, provid- ett rinether opportunity fee' the .1*.s Mudd High Sc'eta to COni:Ote against other high, mitkiwitt Seventeen •liOYS 06* thig'tdika doiiiPe•tedin Ow, dii*Ootitioit, COtialated Of:14640§00..,,q Weed Lakeview Casino Grand Bend Dancing Saturdays THE NEW BENTLEY - GARDINER ORCHESTRA — featuring — Trumpets, Oboe and Dalt. Walpole on the Hammond Organ. enjoy REAL flavour in every flavour when you Collkr \„. to refresh you FART, KI -5364 seeds, judging pf grains, grasses and legume seeds and the identi- fication of grass and legume seeds. Our high school team again cap- tace in the comp eti- USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. HEAD OFFICE — Exeter, Ont. President: E. Clayton Colquhoun, R.R. 1, Science Hill Vice -President Harry Coates, R.R. 1, Centralia DIRECTORS—Martin Feeney, R. R. 2, Dublin; Wm. A. Hamilton, Cromarty; Milton McCurdy, R..R. 1, Kirkton; Alex J. Rohde, R.R. 3, Mitchell. AGENTS—Thos. G. Ballantyne, R.R. 1, Woodham; Clayton Harris, Mitchell; Stanley Hocking, Mit- chell. SOLICITOR — W. G. Cochrane, Exeter. SECRETARY-TREASURER—Ar- thur Fraser, Exeter. SEE ONTARIO when .% school is out liCatowt,Ogtadolikton TAiill,40 TRAVEL. 7017' •Pakiitoiom BIds. Toronee tO 41, aet , aetreree Mhino, ured fi first place tion. In addition, our boys designed and painted an exhibit for the fair, which was very well received. A grant of $20 from the Ontario De- partment of Agriculture paid. for the expenses of our participation in this fair. 5. Spring Activities: (a) The trees for the school orchard arrived and were planted as planned. They consisted of 20 semi -dwarf McIntosh and 10 semi - dwarf Spy trees, both varieties graftew to Malting No. 2 rootstock. These trees are expected to grow to a height of about 12 feet when mature, so that any harvesting will be simplified. The trees were pruned by Mr. Eric Milner, in the presence of one of the Agriculture classes, so that the boys had some first-hand information given to them by an expert. At this time I would like to express my ap- preciation to Mr. Milner for his efforts on our behalf. (b) A small vegetable garden was planted this sp:ing which will be augmented by cabbage, onions, peppers and tomatoes grown from seed under artificial light. This garden will be cultivated until school closes and then turned ov- er to the janitor for his use. (c) The area south of the new gymnasium was prepared, seed- ed and fertilized this spring. It is hoped that this project will im- prove the appearance of the school next fall. (d) The gladiola were treated, culled and planted this spring. We are gradually propagating these plants and it is hoped that in a few years time we will be able to offer some of them to the pupils for home planting. (e) The tulips in the bed at the northwest corner of the school will be removed and Zinnia and Petunia planted in their place. (f) In co-operation with the Hur- on County Soil and. Crop Improve- ment Association and the agricul- tural representative, 32 rod -row test plots of pasture grasses ands mixes have been planted on the grounds of the high school. These plots will, in a year's time, be a source of much information for the pupils and the public in evaluating and identifying grasses and leg- umes. In addition to these practical activities carried on in and out-of- doors. much classroom work was accomplished. The course of stu- dy offered to Grades IX and X students of Agriculture is too long to be included here, but will be furnished on request. Summer projects will be car- ried out by alr boys in Grades IX and X this year. These projects will be inspected by me, if pos- sible, during the summer months, and each student is required to hand in a report regarding his pro- ject when he returns to school next September. Mr. Van Mil, our janitor, has been a great help to this depart- ment in the past because of his work in the school grounds dur- ing the summer months. He has in the past proved invaluable .in keeping our garden and flower beds free of weeds, and will, I am sure, continue to do so. Annual open meeting of the WA,,, and W.M.S. of Cavan Church, NV -7 throp, was held Wednesday;June 5. The church was decorated with lovely summer flowers, both in the.. auditorium and Sunday school- room. Mrs. William Church and Mrs. ft, K. McFarlane received the guests from Turner's and Bruce - field groups. Mrs. Gilbert Smith, president, was in the chair, and Mrs. Frank Johnston presided at the organ. Mrs. Oliver Anderson 'read the scripture lesson from Psalm 103, and Mrs. W. G. McSpadden offer- ed prayer. Mrs. Louis Bolton welcomed the guests, after which Mrs. Smith read two poems On "Friends" and a meditation. Mrs. Turner, from Turner's Church, gave a mouth or, gan sacred solo. Mrs. 0. Cuthill from Cavan contributed a reading on "Joy". Mrs. Gordon Richard- son and Mrs. George Henderson, Brucefield, sang a duet, accom- panied by Mrs. J. R. Murdoch. Mrs. William Little and Mrs. Wilson Little received the collec- tion. Mrs. Gordon Blanchard sang a solo, accompanied by Mrs. Har- vey Dolmage. Mrs, Bruce W. Hall, of North- side United Church, Seaforth. gave a splendid talk on "The Church and the Home". She gave excel- lent thoughts on how to relax in the summer time and think about the work to be done in the fall. She concluded her talk with an 'earnest prayer. Mrs. George Case thanked Mrs. -Hall for her inter- esting message. Following the meeting the ladies visited the school room where there were tables of baking, can- dy and sewing, The Helping Hand Mission Band sold candy and sev- eral other articles, after which the ladies served tea. Mrs. W. P. Roberts, of Turner's. and Mrs. Lorne Wilson, of Bruce - field, thanked Cavan ladies for a pleasant afternoon.- Morris Township C01.113A1 Mgt dune 3 with all members present, to grant $25 to the London district Crippled Children's Centre. Addison Fraser was advanced $300 of his salary. Accounts pre- sented by the road superintendent were paid. Next meeting of Morris council was set for' July 2. The following account were paid: Corrugated Iron pipe for Nichol Drain, $470,30; Mrs. A. Nichol, fox bounty, $3; Ken McDonald, fox bounty, $2; George McArthur, fox bounty, $2; Wingham Rural Vire Committee, fire calls, $200; Go. Martin, hydro for hall, $6.07; J. Wheeler, Wheeler, Drain, $2; Jas. A. Howes, Wheeler Drain, $100; Glenn Golley, calf killed, $40' Her- bert Garniss, livestock valuator, $2.30; Department of Health, in- sulin, $2.93; John Bryans, cattle injured by dogs, $62; Walter Short - reed, sheep killed, $30; Thomas Miller, livestock valuator, $9.90; Alex Shaw, warble fly inspector, 233.65; grant to London District r ippled Children's • Treatment Centre, $25; Gordon Nicholson, warble fly spraying, $77.35; Wal- ter Shortreed, Murray -Lam Drain, t3; Addison Fraser, part salary, t300, equalizing Union School, $5; WALTON Visitors at the home of Mrs. Thomas Leeming the past week were: Mr. and Mrs. William Leem- ing, Seaforth; Mr. and Mrs. Leon- ard Leeming, Miss Norma Leem- ing and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jack- son, of Harriston. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Scott, of Romulus. Mich.. were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mills for a few days last week. Mrs. Ethel Stevenson and Mrs. Effie Stevenson, of Seaforth, visit- ed with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Broadfoot on Sunday. Miss Rose Simpson, of Seaforth, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Craig over the week -end. • . Mrs. A. McQuaig, of Seaforth. spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey McNichol and family are on a motor trip to the West. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Dugan spent last Sunday in Fordwich at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Crosby Sotheran. Mrs. R. McMichael and. Atdrey were recent visitors in Sarnia with Mrs. Etta Eyre. Mr. and Mrs. Don Dennis, and Mr. and Jack Bosman an.d Mr. and Mrs. Fred Glanville spent the weekend with friends in Manitou- lin. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bennett spent the weekend with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ron- ald Bennett. Mrs. R. G. Hazlewood, of Mount Forest, attended the 70th annivers- ary of the W.M.S. on Saturday. Mr. John Hislop left on Tuesday At this time I wish to express morning for a visit to the West. thanks to the Board for their sup- port and co-operation during this last year. In particular I wish to thank the Board again for our new building which has done so much to make my work more pleasant. Mr. Plumsteel and the members of the staff of this school have also been 'very co-operative with this department. It is not often 'easy to give up teaching time so that pupils may compete in various competitions, or take field trips organized by this de- partment, but I have always found the staff most generous in this respect. even though these pupils must have special attention after- wards. Wild animals of all types roam Moose Jaw Wild Animal Park, which is located one and a half miles south of Moose Jaw. It is an ideal picnic spot with a grand opportunity for big -game hunting with a camera. ST. THOMAS' W.A. . The June meeting of the Wo- man's Auxiliary of St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Seaforth, was held in the form of a pot -luck sup- per on June 4th, at 6:30 p.m., at the home of Miss Dorothy Parke. Mrs. George McGavin presided and led in devotions. Fourteen mem- bers and two visitors were pres- ent. Miss Dorothy Parke, treasurer, reported that $40 was realized from the sale of home baking, held in the Parish Hall on May 31. Mrs. W. E. Southgate and Mrs. A. W. Moore displayed articles of boy's clothing to be shipped to the In- dian Residential School, Cardston, Alta. Mrs. David Netzke, Living Message secretary, reported 26 subscribers. The next meeting will be held in September when members will an- swer the roll call with talent money. Mrs. NOWSAU/ o visiting at the hotne,- o herson and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Elzer 1V1ousseau. Mrs. John Sangster, Lynda and Donnie, qf Clinton, were recent vis- itors of an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lostell. Mrs, W. R. Cooper spent last week in Sarnia with her daughter and son-in-law and family, 1Vir. and Mrs. James R. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dickert and Merle visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickert, of Harris - ton. Mr. Hugh McGregor, of Detroit, is visiting his sister, Mrs. William Deitz, this week. Y. P. 11Its The last meeting of the Kippen Young People was held May 27 in the Sunday schoolroom. The meet- ing opened by singing "In Christ There is No East or West." This was followed by the Lord's Prayer. The devotional was taken by Bob Binnendyk. Everyone joined in singing, "Tell Me the Old, Old relief, $15; Nelson Higgins, .post-. age and supplies, $20; Bailie Par- rott, attending Association of May- ors and Reeves, $25; membership fee, $10. Story ,'f , The gihiUtes: of the last meeting were read and adopted. Roll call, "My favorite spring flower," was answered by twenty members. The topic, "Improve- ments For Next Year's was taken part in by all the members. The hymn, "Take Time To, Be Holy," was sung, and .a delicious' touchwas served by Group E. W.M.S.' To Par* Rale The monthly meeting of the W, M. S. was held Wednesday even- ing, June 5, in the schoolroom of the church. The president, Mrs:, Emmerson Anderson, chaired the) meeting and opened with the sing- ing of Hymn No. 311. Mrs. Hugh Hendrick took the scripture and prayer. It was decided to pack a bale and get it away as soon as possible. Mrs. John Sinclair, a delegate for South Huron, gave a report on the Woodstock confer- ence. Hymn 152 was sung and Miss Greta Lammie, of Hensall, favored with two violin solos and Mrs. Ross Broadfoot accompan- ied at the'piano. Mrs. Allan John- ston read the chapter of the study book. Mrs. Verne Alderdice mov- ed a vote, of thanks to all taking part in the program. The meeting closed with Hymn 376 and prayer by the president. Are Top UM Huron coinity judges, RAY Can; of 114t. 3, Exeter; Keith Coates, of Centralia K.R. 1, and Bruce CoIernan, of Seaforth R.R. 4, were top team at the recent Lambton- Middlesex Shorthorn field day held at Fraser McFarlane's farm at Ailsa Craig. Six teams competed in the inter -county judging cern- petition of Shorthorn cows, heifers and bulls. The team was Cinched and under the direction of Jack Peck, of Kippen. Last year a team of judges from Huron took top honors at this competition. RE -VITALIZED CLEANING is Better Than Ever at Buchanan Cleaners. MOUNT FOREST More Spots and Stains Removed Garments stay clean longer Will wear longer. Phone 669 r 2 - Seaforth ANDY CALDER Agent MON, and THURS. MORNINGS ' 4• you'll save time and money with a Personal Chequing' Account 7NI , acp Your new low service charge of 10 cents a cheque is prepaid when you getyourbook of 20 cheques. 4 A quarterly state- • ment is mailed to your home. Deposit slips are in your cheque book— for banking by mail or speedier service at the bank. 5 Your cheques are held for you at the bank as a permanent record. • ii -20713 6 You pay your bills the modern way —by cheque. FOR FURTHER DETAILS INQUIRE AT OUR NEAREST BRANCH. THE CANADIAN. BANK OF COMMERCE 765 branches across Canada ready` to serve you DUBLIN BRANCH—W. S. STEWART, Manager SEAFORTH BRANCH—G. C. BRIGHTRALL, Manager NOTICE CATTLE PRODUCERS A Public Hearing will be held at the following time and place JUNE 18 EXETER HIGH SCHOOL 8 P.M. For the purpose of considering and discussing a proposal by the Ontario Beef Producers' -Association to levy a license fee at the rate of 10 cents per bead on all cattle and 5 cents per head on calves for each head slaughtered for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the Association in carrying out its objects:of stimulating, increasing, and improving the marketing of Ontario cattle for slaughter through advertising, education and research or other means. The meeting Will be chaired by an officer of the Ontario Farm 0. F. Perkin, chairman. • Products Marketing Board. A representative of the Ontario Beef Producers' Association will be present to outline the plan. Before the Farm Products Marketing Board may approve the proposed plan by order, it must be satisfied that 60 per cent of the producers are in favor of the proposal. - All cattle producers are urged. to attend and express their views on the proposed plan. ONTARIO FARM PRODUCTS MARKETING.BOARD F. K. B. Stewart, Secretary. 57-3 V I '