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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-11-25, Page 7The Fanning Mill by Bob Carbert Understanding Each Other Everyone likes to go to the fair, 'whether it be a local fall fair, or one QP the big shows such as the Royal Winter Fair 'Which .wh had the plee- sure of attending the ether, day , • . The Royal A.gricultural Winter Fair is one that should be of interest to all farmers, for it is, the showplace of agrieulturea and there is a show-win- dow for every phase If you, have been there you Will have noticed how the folks in the city like to get' down around the Coliseum, and through the Coffee Tables $10.95 uP End Tables I $4.95 up Step Tables $21.50 Clothes Hampers $8.25 $9.50 $5.95 $38.95 HOBBPS PEACOCK Mirrors Brighten your rooms. Smokers $5.95 uP Women's attractive lounging Slippers in assorted colors and sizes pen! rsaae pli*.:4 t 0 All the Makings' for a Merry Chridstmas! DOLL CARRIAGES FOR LITTLE GIRLS Just like the real thing - will make their Christmas complete. 0 0 GIVE A TRICYCLE or BICYCLE for CHRISTMAS . . . and watch their eyes light up ! Every kiddy should have a tricycle . . and every growing boy a bike ! See the complete STOCK OF TOYS Wagons Toboggans Bicycles Something for every member of the family JACK ALEXANDER, Proprietor DONALD RAE__Er.)50N HARDWARE • BUILDING SUPPLIES • STOVES FURNACES - ELECTRICAL 6, SPORTING GOODS PMCWE 27 WING-HAM ,30111CMS451161401WW1415214651-1103WACIIIICSIC $160SIVAIIkOle Electric Trains to thrill the heart of any boy ! Win;lann ,ikiltannseTimeta. Wodneedsy, Sala 711'..*ao Serea TABLE LAMPS Modern and Conventional Styles ! Priced from • OP Thit little early bird carries the most important message we could think of at this time. Christmas rush is just as hard on dry- cleaners as anybody else. DON'T PLAY GUESSING GAMES WITH YOUR CLEANER& Any help you can give us in telling what caused spots, stains and marks will be rewarded in better service, damage free- In Christmas buying ask your merchant— "WILL YOU GUARANTEE THIS GARMENT TO CLEAN" For your convenience we.have a LAUNDRY SERVICE Member Dry-Cleaners' Institute --aaaaaamziao**44.12ANwata., "DO YOUR CHRISTMAS DRYCLEANING 42' EARLY!" COME IN AND SEE OUR ATTRACKVE DISPLAY CALLAN .SHOES,. PhOne 12 Shearling Slippers in coral, natural and^ powder (*loan. The ideal Slipper for Her EARLY SERVICE IS BEST SERVICE. Avoid Christmas Crush today. AND Fleece lined Slippers for Men or Women with warm shearling lining. TERPLERAN CLEANERS Children's foam soled Slippers that are warm and comfortable. r;,--141-PAN't4etri-Wokt-- Moccasin Slippers with fur-trim In various colors. terest, call it what you like, these people are learaleg about agriculture, and it is a practice that we should encourage „ The more city and town folks that we can interest in agriculture the better will be our relations , .. The Royal is a goad example , The folks from town are seeing the best stock, and the best showmen. They are meeting their country cousins, and finding out what makes them tick , . , I think the fairs are ideal grounds for the establish- ment of better rural-urban relations, I was reading in a recent edition of the Financial Post, » that there is a growing gulf between the country and city folk, one that is constantly widen- ing. The Post states that in the olden days, most of the adults in towns and cities had been brought up on the farm, and had close 'relatives still on the farm . . . As a result they spent frequent week-ends at home, and the children spend a few weeks of their summer vacation in the country. But today, many of those contacts have been broken . . . As the Financial Post says, "It is quite possible that a large proportion of our Canadian children have never visited a farm ... These people, may think a herd of cattle, or a flock of sheep, or an or- chard in bloom are merely interesting shots for their colour camera, not an investment of several thousand dol- lars." Then the Post continues, "It is not good for any country like ours to have two major population groups with so little knowledge of each other's life and problems". This is a trend that is growing, and one that we can do something about if we try. . . The big fair, and the little fairs too, are good places to start. If agriculture, organized or as individual groups, would attempt to convey a message to their urban friends, they would be doing a good job, that is badly needed. AN AGE-OLD STORY RE-TOLD- WESTFIELD Farm Fenno Discusses Margarine I I The Farm Forum was held on. Mon-V day night at the home of Mrs, Frank ( A' Campbell, The topic for discussion was aThe Challenge of Dairy Sabsti- bites." If dairying was seriously in- jured by the widespread use of imi- tation dairy Products what effect Would this have on the other branchep of Canadian agriqUiture, such as grain, livestock, other than dairy cattle poultry etc? Members of the Forum said the large dairy farms are in production of fluid milk and therefore not in competition with butter substitutes, The majority of butter producing cows are probably general purpose or beef type and would be kept for beef pro- duction anyway whether the market was favorable or not. Therefore the loss of the butter market would prob- ably not effect the other branches of agriculture. Any drop in urban income is sure to effect the urban consumer unfav- orably through time. Also without competition from butter, the price of the substitutes would soon rise, What can the farmer do to help meet the challenge of dairy substi- tutes.? The farmers should use their own proaaucts exclusively, extensive advertising of the advantages of milk would be one of the best ways to meet the challenge. The opinion of the forum regarding legislation in the province governing the sale and manufacture of edible oil products was that the law govern- ing the color in substitutes should be continued as at present. Coloring is for the sole purpose of imitating the genuine product. Actually to increase the sale. The social 'activities were led by Winnifreci Campbell. Lunch was serv- ed and a social time spent. cattle barns, to look aver the animals l' as well as the farmers Call it in- , "She brought forth her first- born Son, and wrapped Him in swad- dling clothes, and laid Him in a manger." Bridge Sets For those wonderful card games. $26.95 up Platform Rockers For the room that really needs a comfortable chair. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE HEARS ABOUT IRELAND The regular meeting of the Women's Institute was held in the council chamber on Nov. 19th. In the absence of the president Mrs. Aitchison, the meeting was conducted by Mrs. Mc- Laughlin and opened with the Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect. The secretary, Mrs. Henry, read the min- utes and correspondence and treasur- er's report. Mrs. W. J. Henderson was convener for this meeting and she gave a paper on the motto "Let us take time for all things, make us grow calm, serene, gentle". Mrs. J. Henry gave a splendid report on the convention in London to which she was a delegate. Mrs. Burrell gave a very fine report of the East, West Huron Rally which was held in Gorrie Mrs. (Rev.) 'Saui/lie of Bluevale was giiest spnalter.' She spoke on Ireland, it being her homeland. She told many Interesting and humorous things about Ireland, also the enmity and hostility between the North and South which is very bitter. This address was very muela enjoyed by everyone. Mrs. Henderson presented a beauti- ful corsage to Mrs. Bailie and also one to the grandmother with the most granddaughters which was Mrs. alowbray. This being the meeting when the Institute entertained the Grandmothers. There was community singing and Marilyn and Dorothy Chamney played very nidely, a piano duet. It was decided to hold a euchre party in the council chambers near the end of November. Roll call was answered by naming a historical mon- ument. The meeting closed with God Save The Queen, and a social time was enjoyed while lunch was served. FREAK CALF HAS slx LEGS An unusual happening occurred at t h e farm of Telford Keffer when a set of twin calves were born recently one of which was equipped with an extra pair of legs growing from the spine. At last reports it was doing well with a good chance of survival, —Brussels Post, WALKERTON BARBERS INCREASE RATES At a recent meeting of Walkerton barbers, of whom there are now four, it was decided to make a slight in- crease in rates in order to compensate for the jump in operating costs which has been apparent in recent years. The tonsorial artists will now charge the following rates as recommended by the Ontario Barbers' Association:- Adult's hair cut, 65c; shave, Mc; tonics, 25c; child's hair cut, 50c. That vexatious problem of town youngsters persisting in visiting the barber shop on Saturdays to be shorn of what is usually a bumper crop, was also dealt with, and it was decided in the future to charge the price of an adult's hair cut of 65c for Saturday service, This does not include rural youngsters who will pay only 50c at all times, and is one instance where the boy from the farm has aft advantage over his town- bred brother. A8 fifteen cents is quite a suni to most kids, there Will no doubt be a heavy dernand on local barbers' time as the young fry flock for service during the after-school hours. The new barber rates went into effect on Monday of this week, November 16th, —Walkerton llerald- TiMes. Priced from $49.50 This year, buy your Loved One the most treasured gift of all A CEDAR CHEST Come in and see our large assortment. Walker Home Furnishings rof /ex ew. "4. oiltMailigAuVIVM54410110.0111AVAVAMVAVAI-OWAVONAIK1