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The Clinton News Record, 1938-06-09, Page 6fE6 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURS., JUNE 92 193&. , Middlesex and Huron Regiment inTraining ANTI-AIRCRAFT PRACTICE Members of the Middlesex and Huron Regiment, in keeping with the ' trend of the times, prepare themselves to resist aerial invaders. ARMOURIES PLANNED FOR SEAFORTH "In times of peace, . prepare for I war" is a 'time-worn,phrase having Little significance for those who have but a hazy remembrance of the Creat War of 1914-18. They possibly do not fully appreciate the advantages, of having a trained army ready to meet warlike emergencies which may arise at any/ time. Some have littlesym- pathy with the preparations and train- ing which costs enormous sums of money annually, and yet if war broke out`they would.be among the first to say that Canada should have been prepared. Throughout Canada, in all principal cities and also in smaller towns there are training camps conducted by conn- petent men. The sole aim of these camps is to prepare and train men for the defence of the nation should the necessity arise. Here they are given careful and systematic training in the tactics' of war, and in the uses of firearms and weapons of war for protection of King and ` Country. New recruits are always welcome,. but not everyone can join. Boys under age must have the written consent of parents before being accepted. Young men are preferred since they can as- similate instructions and accept dis- cipline more readily than older men. The training reeeived is especially planned to fit them for executive or officers positions, and promotions are based on the standards obtained in examinations. Creed or . religion is not considered, but applicants must show a desire to become good soldiers. A number of young men from Clin- ton are keenly interested,in military training, about twelve going from here to Goderich, and four to Sea - forth for instructions. Some of them go to London to complete examina- tions for sergeant qualifications, having already passed in part one. The former Huron Regiment was affiliated with the Middlesex Regi- ment about three years ago when the non -permanent active'. militia was re- organized. It is now known as the Middlesex and Huron,Regimentand is under command of Lieutenant-Col- onel A. P. Malone, Strathroy. Lt. Col. Lorne Ardeil, V.D. is Honorary Colonel. Major T, W. Morgan, D.C.M., of Clinton has been at in charge of all Drill Training for this year, and Major C. Wright of S rathroy, has been put in charge of the tactical por- tion of training for the year. The northern half , of the regiment consists of Companies C. and D. The former company is .located in God- erich under the command of Captain H.A. McIntyre, Clinton, and D. Comp- any, Seaforth, under Majors T. M. Morgan, D.C;M., Clinton, with Major E. A. Corbett acting as Second in Command of the Battalion. C.Comp- any now occupies new armouries at Goderich which' were completed last year and a large number of visitors took advantage of Visitors day early this year to inspect the new quarters which are modern; and efficient. Plans are under way for theestablishment of an armouries at Seaforth. Both Companies have already com- pleted rifle shooting in competitions held at the St. Thomas ranges. They will go to Cedar Springs on July 30 for Lewis gun paactice, , C. Company officers are: Captains H. A, McIntyre, Clinton and D. Nairn, Goderich; Lieutenants H. C. Lawson, Clinton, "Bud" Sturdy, A. Crich, Ken Hunter, J. K. Salkeld and Bruce Twambly, Goderich, D. i Company officers are: Major T. M. Morgan and Capt. Bob Campbell, and Lieutenants Owen Combe, Len McKnight, Clinton, Harty Town and Bob Hetherington, Wingham. Lieut. Basil Duncan, Sea - forth, is acting Assistant Adjutant the training period, every effort attached to Headquarters. The regiment goes into camp an - A SHAM . BATTLE IVIIDDLESEX Creeping up on the enemy and taking advantage of cover, these- soldiers are getting a workout in open warfare. L. G. Section Going Into Action • s QY,MIDDLESEX :f Training in the home town of the late Commander of the Canadian Corps, Sir Arthur Currie, a Lewis Gua section of A Company, of the Middlesex ami Huron Regiment, is shown during training. nually at various points. This year's training camp will consist of five days home training, followed by six days in eaniix at Thedford from June 26 to July 2nd. It is the earnest wish of the staff of Military District No. 1 and officers of the Regiment that all consideration be given the men now training when camp comes around. A number of employers endeavor to planthe holiday time of their em- ployees to coincide with the camping schedule. In this way neither suffers fromlost time. As the camping per- iod is one of the most important in should be put forth so that it may be made available to the men connect.. ed with the militia. Those receiving training from Clin- ton include Sergeants Cecil Holmes, , , C. Mutch; Corporals G. Monteith, C. Cooper, R. , Finch, E. Fulford, R... Dixon, E. Elliott, R. Draper. and 3. Hawkins. Timely Infor'matio'n for the Busy Farmer id ' .(Furnished1 y the Department of Agricuiture) THE FARM WOODLOT. To make the woodlot a valuable asset to the farm. considerable at- tention has to be devoted to its up- -, keep. That reasonable profits can be made from the farm woodlot has been demonstrated on many occasions but systematic management is requir- ed to bring this about. It is a gen erally accepted fact that it is nec- essary to leave a good stand after each cutting, if any future forest crops are expected, and the question arises as to the : proper number of trees to be left on an acre of land for the largest possible returns, Also there are the questions to be consid- ered: what trees should be left to mature, and does it pay to leave seed trees? Experience has shown that the trees selected for cutting should be chosen with careful consideration as to their potential value as saw -timb- er or for piles. Trees which giye in- dication of developing into high-qual- ity timber should be left to mature, for timber of this quality may Iater en net a -profit from three to ten times as much as the, timber would bring as pulpwood. With regard to seed trees, the need must be consid- PLANNING THE SEASON'S FIGHT AGAINST DISEASE A thorough spring cleanup, to re- move all ppssible sources of plant disease, is one of -the first practical measures to perform. By this is meant destruction of diseased plants material or debris which would other- wise permit the production and spread of disease -producing germs or spores. This procedure is espec- ially significant of those who realize tint young and tender Wants ;are highly susceptable to attack; for ono 'spring growth begins the benefits of this important practice are greatly reduced. Thus the potato blight prob-1 lem is attacked by first disposing off blighted tubers which might later be `used for seed, only to result in a poor) ,stand or even an outbreak of this dis-+ ease in the field. Blackleg, another tuber rotting disease, is very appreci-! ably controlled by sanitation in the storage basement and further reduc- Ied by seed treatment. The question as to what important' diseases should be considered when planning the season's campaign of preventative measures, will of course be decided very largely by : the nature of the crops and their location throughout ered for leaving seed trees: properly Canada, whether they be fruit, grains . 'scattered throughout a stand in order or vegetables.' In all eases it.. would to be sure of getting reproduction if be strongly advisable to confer with the stand is damaged by wind or tire. the nearest plant pathologist, who is Such a •practice ' will also increase the acquainted with, and can give advice annual income Per acre by providing on the most up-to-date control meas. timber. • lures against plant diseases. On a stand where the timber av- I In the case of fruit diseases timely ernes up to ten inches in diameter, spraying is of great importance, but it is a good practice to leave between first it is necessary to obtain and 100 and 200 of the best • trees per study a copy of the approved spray- acre, if the most profitable returns ing schedule for your particular, dis- are to be obtained. Unless such tim trict. By adhering to its recommend- ations and by properly timely spray applications the results should be satisfactory. The fruit trees should be pruned before spraying is begun. Then there is the matter of recond- itioning the spray outfit •to insure quick and thorough work, regaeking the pump, attaching a new hose, or replacing defective nozzles, etc. Such matters as these go far towards the effectiveness of control mets apply equally to the campaign against late blight of potatoes; not forgetting the importance of putting on all ape plicationsregularly, according to the schedule aecepted' for your district. The time is now opportune to con- sider seed grain treatment and to make pleats aeeordingly. Seed.treat- meitt it recommended not only for smut prevention but it affords m,ro- tection against such seed borne dis- eases \ts leaf blotch of oats and net blotch of barley. The loose smut of wheat and barley, however, requires treatment by hub waiver employed in. conjunction with the establishment of an 'isolated seed plot as a source of disease-free seed for the following year. ber is on very poor soil, it is reas- onable to expect the stand, each year, to grow an equivalent of one cord peri acre. This means that it will be pos- sible to go back to the same area and eut the equivalent of five cords of pulp -wood every five years, at least until the trees reach saw -timber size. Systematic management of the farm woodlot includes removing dead and diseased trees, cutting only mat- ure trees for lumber, and fencing it from grazing by livestock and from fire. Cutting all weed trees and lop- ping brush into short length and scat- tering them throughout the woodlot helps to decrease theamount of run- off and to increase soil fertility. Grass Fires Destroy Young Shade Trees, The harmless -appearing fire is in reality one of the most destructive enemies of shade trees on roadside and vacant property. It is not com- monly realized that the bark of a tree, especially when young, may be killed by the heat of a fire that may not actually burn or blacken the sur- face. The tender inner bark is readily killed by excessive heating, and it frequently happens that the heat of nn ordinary grass fire is fatal to the bark at the base of the tree. On older trees the corky, outer bark affords a certain degree of insulation, and thus protects the inner bark for a time, but even thick -barked trees are frequently injured by a hot blaze. The smooth bark of young trees offer little resistance to heat, and such trees may be killed by a single, small fire. Under certain circumstances, exposure to the extreme heat of the sun may sufficient •to kill the bark on one side of a young tree, so it may be teadily realized that the heat of a fire may be much more harmful. The trees that beautify roadsides, and vacant land, especially oo the' out- skirts of cities and towns, are com- monly disfigured om-monly-disfigured by large open scars at their bases --the result of repeated grass fires. Through the same cause many young trees are killed, and dis- appear, before their presence is even noticed. The majority of grass fires are set by boys and others, solely for amuse- ment, with no regard for the conse- quences. Such fires are never under planned control, and it is merely due to lucky chance when no damage oc- curs. World's Strangest Bird Sanctuary The most unusual bird sanctuary in the world is described by Eleanor Early hi her new book "Ports of the Sun". Miss Early visited Trinidad and Tobago recently and went to see the birds of paradise on Little Tobago island near Trinidad, British West Indies. '"Off Tobago there are two tiny islands" she says, "Goat Island, where there are no goats, but only a white woman living alone, and little Tobago, where there are birds of par- adise—and nothing else." The white woman is a New Yorker who hates Times Square and the, subway. And the birds of paradise were brought to little. Tobago by Sir William Ingram from the wilds of Dutch New Guinea. No bird of paradise ever left. New Guinea of its own accord, and Little Tobago is the only place where they have been acclimatised. "Sir William spent his life catching half' a ;hundred, and sot them free on Little Tobago, which belonged to him. When Sir William died, his •eons pre- sented the islandto the Government on eondition that it be made into a sanctuary, and provisons made to feed its beautful tenants." Government boat service is main- tained between Trinidad and the isl- and of Tobago not'very far away. Hiving a Swarm of Bees , When a primary swarm leaves its hive it means that the working force of that colony is quitting its job. Therefore, a full crop( of honey can- not be expected from that colony un- less the swarm can be returned and induced to continue its work, states C. B. Gooderham, Dominion Apiarist. Furthermore, there is also the danger of the swarm absconding to parts unknown. Thus both honey crop and bees are lost. For this reason, every beekeeper is well advised to examine his colonies regularly for swarm pre- parations and to practise some sort of swarm control on those colonies that seek to satisfy this instinct of increase. In spite of these precau- tions, however, some colonies are al- most sure to cast a swarm. Fortune ately for the beekeeper, the swarm usually clusters for a short time on some nearby object from which it may be taken and returned to its work. If the hive from which the swarm issues is known, move it from its stand while the swarm is still clustered. In its place put a new hive filled with empty drawn comb. On top of the new hive place a queen ex- cluder and above this return all the supers from the old hive. Now cap- ture the swarm and shake it down in front of the new hive. Then with hands or brush, guide a few of the bees to the entrance of the hive and in a few minutes the whole swarm will march in and resume the work in, the supers which it left but only a few minutes previously. If the swarm is clustered on the branch of a tree, remove the branch with the bees clinging to it and carry it . to the hive, but, if the swarm is duet. ered on some object that cannot be moved, it will be necessary to take the hive, but, if the swarm is dust- the hive as near as possible to the swarm. Guide some bees to the en- trance, and then when the swarm is alis in carry the hive back to its stand, As soon as the ,swarm is hiv- ed, stand the original or parent hive alongside the new one now contain- ing the swarm but at right angles to it, The entrance of the old hive must not face in the same direction as that of the new hive. Two or three days later, swing the old hive around about 45 degrees so that its entrance is now nearer to that of the new hive. Two days later repeat the movement so that now the two hives are fac- ing in the same direction. On the seventh day from the time the swarm emerged, move the old hive to anoth- er stand away froln the new hive. This move throws all the newly de- veloped field bees from the old hive to the new one, thus increasing the field force, of the latter. Now examine the old hive and destroy all itsueen cells but : one, thusg after - swarms. _ swarms. Handling ar natural swarm in this manner does not appreciably interfere with the honey eioe and also gives an increase of colonies, In spite of the above, however, preven- tion is 'better than cure. The advertisements are printed for your convenience. They infcann and save your time, energy and money. Too Many Broilers ,Causes t Jim. Hunter -Gone, with the Lower Prices on Poultry Wind Market We are a Jim Hunter fan. For years we have listened fairly regularly each morning and evening to Jim's kaleido- Too many of us are thin-skinned and Due .to broilers being marketed in large quantities in the early summer months, prices for 1 to 2 lb. chickens are generally low as compared with birds weighing from 3 to 4 or 6 lbs The markets are generally so over- Ioaded with 'small unfinished birds during the early summer months with the result that the whole price level isconsequently dowered. A careful analysis of the markets in Great Britain and Canada would indicate that this situation can be partly avoided or at least helped con- siderably. The British market can and will take large quantities of Canadian chickens o f the desired weights and quality. The weights of birds that are most acceptable i n Britain are those which weigh from 3 to 41/2 lb. The Canadian market will consume a higher quantity of birds of these weights, but not to the same extent as the British market and the prices for, these weights are higher than those paid for broilers. There is evidence that birds weigh. ing from 3 to 41/2 ib. are aikely to become more popular on the Canad- ian market when. it has been more thoroughly prospected and developed, Prices for birds of these weights at this time of year are considerably higher than those paid for broilers and almost equal the prices paid for the frozen chickens, which command the highest price on the Canadian market The United States market during the last year or two has taken con- siderable quantities Of: Canadian broil- ers, Even at that, there have been far too many small' unfinished chick- ens being dumped on the Canadian market. The cost of feed undoubtedly has a bearing on the question of when to it is not the whole story. Ordinarily it requires about 5 Ib. of feed to pro- duce one pound of gain in growing average chickens. The cost of rais- ing the weight of chickens from 2 to 4 lb, can be easily calculated, This post, however, is not by any meansthe most important factor. It is the price level of the whole poultry market that should be considered. Every lb. of .broiler that israised to export weight has just that amount of effect instrengthening the whole poultry market., , The logical solution therefore ap- pears to be to market as broilers only the quantity of chickens that is required for consumption as such and to grow the remainder until they are big enough .to met the demand for medium weight reasters (3 to 4 Ib.) for the home and export markets. At present the market in London, England is quoting higher prices for Canadian chickens than has been the case since the export movement be- gan a few years ago. The prospects are .encouraging for a continuation' of a satisfactory poultry' market in Britain this year. The numbers of poultry in 'European countries is not increasing, Canada stili; has the ad- vantage of threepence: per lb. pre, erential,tariff on poultry in the Brit- ish market. THE COMMUNITY SPIRIT It is not good for any man to get - the notion that he has done to much for his town and community. The man does not live who can do as much for: his community as it has done for him. scopic review given with machine gun ready to take offence and retire in our • speed of the fast ,moving events of shell because we heard a chance re- • this sometimes crazy oId world. We mark belittling our abilities. When this have looked upon Jim as an outstand- happens we may think that our efforts ing Canadian newscaster --and we still are unappreciated at times. And may- do—but his Simon pure news program' be they are. At the same time the has been ruined under commercial . what - auspices. Jim Hunter is now sponsor -Individual should remember that de- ed by Alka Seltzer. If we are to be -Fever success he has had has been lieve what the announcer says about pendent upon the community, and its this effervescent saline, you just drop ( would in one way thator clt another—and he one or two -crystals or pellets into al should not forget collectively the people have appreciated his work even glass of water, and lo and behold that' though there is a minority that does uncomfortable wind of the tummy dis• not view his efforts with favor. Dur - appears like magic. And in like man- ner "Jim Hunter's prestige as a prem- ingfour efa ma loste have known cases ler newscaster of Canada, has with heof where a man municipal his head often -these doses of Alka Seltzer—gone other elected to a becamebody. In with the wind. We are not by any other words he "high -hatted," as the saying goes. This sort of thing means the only one who thinks this doesn't "go down" with the people way. We ha' a heard dozens of corn- for it does not take long for 'them to mentis about Jim Hunter's new role, "get wise" to this type of individual. and we think that his estimated 3 —Leamington Post and News. million listeners would much rather have him return to his former position( dispensing and dispelling wind, under - as "The Telegram Talking Reporter," a strange sponsorship. - than to have him as he is now, both —Bowmanville Statesman. • eSNAPSIIOT CUIL CHOOSING A CAMERA Fast vacation•time action calls for a speedy shutter. Nobody wants to miss shots like this, or get pictures that are blurred and fuzzy because of move- ment. TF YOU ere planning to get a new. camera for your vacation this year, let me suggest that you do not delay until the last moment, and then have: to pick your instrument in a great rush. A camera should be chosen with. care and attention to every detail— picture size, lens, shutter,' view finder, ease of opening and handling, finish and durability. Moreover, it should be obtained early enough for you to become thoroughly' familiar with its workings, because on a va- cation you' will often want to use It in a hurry. Compare and handle severalcam- eras before you choose, Study lenses —maybe you will Want an 1.6.3, to make sure of well-timed snapshots on dull days, or an 1.4.5, twice as fast, for speedy action shots in bad dight–as well as better indoor snap- shots. It is well to bear in mind, too, that a goodfast anastigmat lens gives sharper pictures — which means better enlargements if your vacation yields top-notch scenicg that you went. to have framed. Make sure that the shutter of the, new camera has enough speed', to. take care of all your, probable needs.. It is bad when you have a chance. for some good action snaps en the.. tennis court or .beach and your cam- era shutter is too slow to get them. Remember, too, that if your hand la. at all unsteady, a speodyshutter 18. a great help in getting sharp Ric - You have.a Wide choice of camera. styles and prices. You can get super-. speed miniatures with 12 and 1.2.3. lenses; others with 1.3,5 lenses; cam -- eras taking larger pictures that have. 1.3.8, 1.4.5, and 1.6.3 lens. Naturally,, the better the camera is—the more speed and versatility It has—the., mare it costs, but there is no need to spend lnexcess of your needs.. Thou. sands of good pictures are made everyday with moderately priced cameras, and they. will . serve for most snapshot' purposes. 189 - John van Guilder •