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The Seaforth News, 1939-09-07, Page 3THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1939 THE SEAFORTH NEWS PAGE THREE Highlights of the Week. Sunday, Sept. 10-3 to 4 p.m. Col- umbia Broadcasting Symphony, New day, talk, from Toronto; 7 to 7.3U p.m. Melodic Strings, from Toronto; 9 to 9.30 p.m. Appointment with Ago- stini, from Montreal Monday, Sept. 11-8 to 8.30 p,m. Don Turner's Orchestra, from Mont- real; 8.30 to 9 p.m. Sevillana, Span- ish Music, from Montreal. Tuesday, Sept. 12--6 to 615 p,m. Violin Reveries, from Ottawa; 9 to 9,30 pen. Summer Symphony Concert, from Montreal: Wednesday, Sept. 13-4,43 to 5 p.m. Art in the Horne, tall., from Toronto; 9.80 to 10 p.m. Percy Faith's Music, from Toronto; 10 to 10.30 p.m. Sunset Symphony Concert, from Washing- ton. Thursday, Sept. 14-4.45 to 5 p,m. "Green Curtains," talk, from Toronto. 8 to 8.30 pen. 7essiea Dragonette, from New York; 8.30 to 9 p.m. Seren- ade for Strings, from Montreal. Friday, Sept, 15-4.45 to 5 p.nt. "Being a Woman To -day," talk, from Toronto; 7.30 to 8 p.m. Weekly Song. Sheet, from Montreal; 9 to 9:30 p.m. Make Mine Music, from Toronto. Saturday, Sept. 16-3 to 4 p,m. Pro- menade Concert, from BBC, London, Eng.; 8.80 to 9 p.m. Hawaii Calls, variety, from Honolulu; 9 to 9,30p,m. Leon Zuckert's Orchestra, from Tor- onto; 9.30 tc 10 p.nt. Military Hand, from Winnipeg; 10.15 to 10.30 p,m. Symphonic Strings, from New York. All programmes listed in eastern daylight time, Wears Necklace Worn By Famed Stage Star Rosemary Rogers, talented CBC actress, gave one of the finest radia performances of her career when she took the title role last week in a dra- matization of the life of Mrs, Sarah Siddons, historic figure of the Eng- lish theatre. Following the broadcast, which originated in the Vanronve' studios, Miss Rogers confessed that her performance was inspired by a stage "prop"—a cheap, glass necklace which she wore during the broadcast. The sentimental value of this trinket Is great for the necklace was worn FREE SERVICE OLD, DISABLED OR DEAD HORSES OR CATTLE venioved prornptly and efficiently. $bap1r phone "COLLECT" to, WILLIAM STONE SOPS LIMITED PHONE 21 INGERSOLL PHONE 219 - MITCH'ELL many times by Mrs. Siddons ]ret self at the height of her; fame on the:Lon don stage, It was loaned to Mise Rogers for this performance by Bar- bara Tremaine, well known Vancou- ver actress, who was also inthe cast. Although more than 125 years old, the necklace isin as perfect a condi- tion as it was when it reflected the glimmer of the footlights (luring Mrs. Siddons' reign in the London theatre. Piano Team Guests At "Prom" Concert Reginald Goddee and Scott Mal- colm, duo piano team, will be the featured, artists on this week's con• cart given by the Toronto Promenade Symphony Orchestra,. conducted by Reginald Stewart. The broadcast por- tion of this programme will be heard over the CBC national network.. Thursday, Sept, 14, 9 to 10 p.m. EDST, from Toronto, and in the Unit- ed States over the blare network of NBC. Mr, Stewart will conduct the orchestra in "Concerto Grosso," by Handel; Georges lenesco's "Rumanian Rhapsody" and the overture to "Portsmouth Point," by William Wal- ton, talented young British composer, Messrs. Malcolm and Godden will perform "Concerto in C Major for Two Pianos," by Bach, Both Messrs. Malcolm and ,Golden are residents of Toronto and received their early musical training in tbis city. Playing together since 1928, the youthful pian- ists have given recitals in nearly all leading Canadian and American anisic centres. • THE EFFECT OF SOIL EROSION Erosion is probably the greatest single factor causing loss of soil fete ditty. A large percentage of the available plant food in soil is present in the weathered surface layer, and may be permanently last through the removal of that layer by erosion. A familiar example may be observed i the loss of productivity caused by the formation of gullies. The loss which accompanies the gradual, uniform re- moval of surface soil by sheet erosion may be less apparent than in gully- ing. but is no less real. The effect of sheet erosion 10 re- ducing soil fertility is clearly dem- onstrated by the results of an exper- iment which has been in progress for four years on the Central Exper- imental Farm, Ottawa. states Wnr. Dickson of the Field Husbandry Div- ision. In this experiment the effect on crop growth of varying degrees of erosion has been determined by growing barley on plots from which different amounts of the surface soil has been removed. This dark surface soil is approximately seven inches deep, overlying lighter coloured sub- soil. For the four-year period of the experiment the following average yields per aere of barley have been secured front unfertilized land: no surface sail removed, 39.5 bushels; three inches cif surface soil removed. 02.7 bushels; six inches of surface soil removed, 18.0 bushels; and all surface soli reproved, 5.2 ' bushels. These results indicate that the loss In productivity accompanying soil erosion has increased rapidly in pro - Mutton to the depth of surface soil removed; the productivity of exposed subsoil being less than one-eventh that of undisturbed surface soil In the same experiment, where fer- tilizer equivalent to 220 pounds per acre of 4-3-6 mixture was drilled in with the seed, the average yields of barley were as follows: no surface soil removed, 52.4 bushels; 3 inches removed, 43.3 bushels; 6 inches re- moved, 28.2 bushels; all surface soii remo4ed, 14.0 bushel per acre. It will be seen that the fertilizer used in this experiment has compensated in part only for the losses caused by erosion, Moreover, the fertilizer has been less affective in restoring productivity on completely eroded than on undisturb- ed soil, the corresponding increases in yield per acre being 8,8 and 12.9 bushels respectively. The foregoing results suggest the importance of employing soil -conserv- ing crops such as sod-formiug hay, and of soil saving culture] practices, such as across the slope tillage wherever danger of 'erosion exists. The fertile layer of surface soil is the result of centuries of weathering and biological action, and its replacement when lost may prove a slow and costly process. HURON NEWS Engagements Announced— Mr, and lirs, Hugh D. Cameron announce the engagement tof their daughter, Kathleen Janette to Herb- ert Gienncton L'ookhapt, son 'of Mr. and Mrs, James S. IJnckh'art oi Gud- erioh. The marriage To take place early in September, Mr. and \Ir.•, \Villiaan Hoggart, of 'Hu IIet't, nonounee the eReagent set '02 their eldeet daughter, Annie Hazel, ro Harry Wright Watkins of the Btase Line, The marriage will .take place in September. Repairing Church at Kingsbridge One of the ']nest cburclr edifices in this section of Ontario, St. Joseph's church, Kingsbridge, is at present un- dergoing extensive urgent repairs at the hands of the Piggott Construction Co., Hamilton, one of Canada's larg- est construction firms. Some time ago it was learned that the massive walls of the elt.nrclt were spreading under the weight of the sagging roof and it was to correct this that the present work wes undertaken. Peter Gilbert, superintendent in charge, explained to The Signal -Star that the walls are being pulled into position by truss rods and turnbuckles extending from one side wall of the ehure1i it) ^.), other, New intermediate purlins z.., being inserted into the roof by ),oltin,s; the new timbers to the old pre=, so:7,14 to bring about what is called a king pot trusses! roof so as to preveet, any Anther shrinkage or settlement, -eche condition of the.ehuroh is not due fe faulty censirnetiwx when ft was built e, 1eils,' explained Mr. (filbert. "lta alter was it the designing, and it nuret be remembered that they (fid not have tbe facilities and materials to work with that we have today. The wall, are massive and the masonary work is wonderful, otherwise the church would not have stood the strain as long as it has." Mr. Gilbert added that the church, when repairs are completed, will be stronger than ever. Rev. 3, R. Quigley, P.Y.: has a big job on his hands and is ooarage- ouaiy shouldering 'a heavy expendi- ture, about 94,000, but it was abso- lutely imperative. At one time the parishioners considered the dernoli. (ion of tate big church, which aver the years has been a constant bill of ex- pense, and the building of a smaller church to accommodate 0diminishing congregation, but finally they decided against this move. What is to be done with the existing high tower and spire, which is leaning to the west, is still under advisement. 1t may be re- placed by a square, flat -roofed tower, one that will better withstand tbe heavy gales to which the church is subjected in its wind-swept location,— Godericlr Signal -Star. Storing Huron County Wheat— Day and night gangs are working at the Gaderich elevator unloading shipments of wheat from Huron county points. Arrangements have been made with the Canadian Wheat Board for tbe storage of half a mil- lion bushels. So far about half that amount has been received. The wheat is netting the farmer 52 to 53 cents. The pegged price is 70 cents, the diff- erence being taken up in freight, handling and storage charges. This is the first time Ontario wheat has been stored here in any quantity. The normal wheat production of Huron county is about half a million bushels. McRae -Malcolm The wedding took place in Victoria 'united Church, Chatham, on August 25, when M. Elizabeth Malcolm, To- ronto, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Malcolm, of Chatham, formerly of Mgmondville, was united in marriage to Mr. Donald A. McRae, of Boston, sen of Mr. Donald A. McRae, Ii.c., and Mrs. McRae, The bride's father officiated and Miss 13. Bracken, of Cthatham played the wedding music. Mr. Fraser Malcolm, of New York, gave his cousin in marriage. Miss Elizabeth MeKiehan, Toronto, was bridesmaid and wore a gown and hat of lime green chiffon and carried a sheaf of maiden hair fern, Mr. An- drew Wilson of Detroit was groonrs- xnan. Mr. and Mrs. McRae will reside in Boston. Counter ck Books We Are Selling Quality Books Books are Wel] Made, Carbon is Clean and Copies Readily. All. styles, Carbon Leaf and Black Back. Prices as Low as You Can Get Anywhere. Get our Quotation on Your Next Order. th News SEA FORTH, ONTARIO, Hold Plowing Match Oct. 5— A an-otiug of the Ncr:h 1-1tu'oc: Pimen,t's Asseelatian wos 1204 iu the town hall 51 lbruseele 2111 Sattrt'- day 1(1) lI, (11 112 the P1,si.tont, Gordon Mello vie, in the clear. 11 wes decided to hold the annual plowing match for North Huron on Thursday, (':(toiler 5. Arrangements will be under a committee composed of the president, Mr. Meuavin, secretary L, N: Camille I3.ugh Hill, George Fea gap, Reber( Michie and Robert elc- fJonale, Brussels, as chairman. 11 was decided to bold a plowing dein onstration and coaching class for the farmers' Sons. in North Huron the day following a similar demonstration in South Huron. The farm of'' L. E. Car diff, reeve of Morrfs, was • chosen. Norman McLeod, Galt, provincial plowing champion, will be present to instruct the young men in the art and science of plowing and sufficient teams and plows will be provided for the demonstration. The demonstration and coaching is,b.eld under direction of J. C. Shearer, agricultural repres- entative, and under auspices of the North Huron Plowmen's Association. A feature of these demonstrations and coaching is that the young men who take part in both North and South event will be eligible to com- pete at the North Huron match on Oct. 5 and the three, under 20 years of age, winning highest points will be taken to the international plowing match at Brockville as a team to rep- resent Huron County in that event. STAFFA'S QUAKER CHURCHYARD (By Alice Aitken in the London Free Press) A visit to the Village of Staffa, 111 Perth County, slakes one think of the contrast between that little town, set in prosperous fields, and the rocky island on Scotland's coast. Warm Scottish hearts must have named Staffa and its neighboring vil- lage, Cromarty. The chief interest for the visitor is the little Quaker church three miles from Staffa. Neatly set in a tree -edged churchyard, it is like many others in rural districts ---its life is mostly of the past. Although it is kept in good repair and nicely furnished, meetings have not been beld in it in recent years. The little churchyard ]las only a few graves and the one we were searching for was easily found. The epitaph on the simple monument tells little of the interesting life of William Allan, who was buried there in 1898. William Allan, born a uegro slave, in the United States, in 1827, was, liberated by the wish of his plaster on his death bed, and later made his way to Canada. He joined the Society) of Friends and was known as a fam- ous preacher throughout Western On. tarlo. In the nineties be was travel- ing from place to place as an evang. elist and was usually accompanied by a young man whose teacher and friend he was, Allan was impressive in appear- ance, being six feet tall, and weigh- ing 250 pounds. He preached earnest- ly to large and appreciative audi- ences. He had a gift of humor and his whimsical sayings were often quoted. He labored chiefly in the vic- inity of Toronto. The Newmarket Meeting House was the centre of his affection, but he preached in tents when buildings were not available, He surrounded himself with young men, many of whom continued the work in which he started them. It is said that 37 young menbegan their ministry in Friends' churches, owing to his influence, He liked best to be with children and young people. Botsford Congregation Church was bought by the Quakers of Newmarket for a meeting house. Afterwards it was damaged by fire. This Allan thought to be a blessing, for the fire destroyed the plush -covered pews and it was refurnished more plainly. It i$ in this meeting house that a clock hangs which was purchased by funds from the small estate of William Al- lan, according to the terns of his wilL Allan received no regular salary but carried a bag in which he placed what contributions he received. He never deposited anything in a bank. never counted his money, lived very simply, and his hone was wherever he could preach. He remained un- married, devoting his life to good works. Allan's last days were spent at Staffa, wbere illness overtook him. Ile died at the home of the late Alex- ander Colquhoun, and was buried be- side the church which he had served. His treasured bag yielded enough to pay his expenses to the last, and to buy the clock for Newmarket Meeting House. Alexander Colgnhoun has long since gone . rest the Quaker teaching hastohis been carriedbut on and Friends still assemble for Sunday school at the home of a grandson of William Allan's friend. Mother, to grocer: 'I'11 take 11 box of these strawberries and make a shortcake." Little Susfe: "Oh, Manta, take two and stake It la TESTED RECIPES PEACHES IN THE MENU As the result of a bumper crop this season, peaches are being freely used in the tinily menu. tie fresh fruit in desserts, goads, piete puddings and in several other ways. House- wives might_ be well advised to take advantage of '.lie abundance of the fruit, which is now available at rea- sonable prices and put up a good Sup - Pl y of home -canned peaches. The fallowing recipes may prove useful: --- Peach Marmalade 18 peaches 2 oranges Sugar Water Peel and stone the peaches. Re- move seeds from oranges and put through a food chopper. !Bash ail together, weigh, and allow an equal weight of sugar. First cook the fruit until tender in a small amount of water, then add heated sugar and boil quickly until thick. Pour into hot eternized glasses, cool, seal with par- affin wax and store, Peach and Apple Marmalade Use equal parts of peaches and apples, diced. If the allies are a good color, do not peel them, Add three- fourths as much sugar as fruit. Cook the mixture slowly until thick and clear. Seal in clean hot jars. Equal parts of rhubarb, peaches and apples may be used. Peach Conserve (Method 1) 24 large peaches 1%. cups Heedless raisins 2 lemons (juice and grated rind) 31, lb. sugar 2 oranges (juice and grated rind) Peel and slice the peaches. Add the sugar, raisins. juice and grated rind of tbe lemons and oranges, and let stand overnight. In the morning cook slowly until thick. Put in hot sterile glass. Peach Conserve (Method 2) 24 large peaches 3 oranges (juice and grated rind) 1iz eup seedless raisins Se lb. shelled almonds (blanched and cut lengthwise in pieces) 334 lb. sugar 2 lemons (juice and grated rind) Same method as in Na. 1, only that ten minutes before removing the con- serve front tile fire, add the ehnonds. FURTHER PEACH DELICACIES With a bumper crop of exception- ally See quality peaches this season in Canada the following recipes may be found to be of particular interest. Peaches for cooking should be peeled just before using es exposure to the ah' darkens the fruit. Peach Pie Pastry 9 cups sifted fionr 1:y4 uttp tsp. shsalorteningt 4.6 tbsp, cold water Sift flour and salt. Cut in shorten- ing, using a pastry blender or two knives, until the crumbs are about the size of beans. Sprinkle a little water over one portion and mix to dough. Add water to second portion. When all is blended, roll to 3 inch thickness. This method prevents the addition of too much water. Line a 9 -inch plate and fill with sliced peaches. Add n/ cup granu- lated sugar and 2 tbsp. quick tapioca. Dot with 2 tbsp. butter. Cover upper crust and bake in a very hot oven 30 minutes. Reduce heat and continue baking tor 10 minutes. Baked Peaches Peel 6 large peaches and arrange in a casserole. If preferred. they may be halved and the stone removed. Sprinkle with % cup granulated sugar and pour 1,e cup water over. Cover closely and bake Se hour. Serve hot or cold. Old Fashioned Cup Pudding Batter "4 cup shortening 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 egg 94 cup milk 1% cups flour 2% tsp. baking powder Cream shortening. Add sugar. Blend well. Then add egg and beat mixture until light. Sift dour with baking powder and add a little at a time al- ternately with a little milk. Fill large moulds or cups half full with sliced peaches. Add 1 tbsp. granulated sugar to each mould. Pour batter over until cups are three-quar- ters full. Steam 1/ hour. Turn out to serve. Peach Ginger Shortcake 34 cup butter 1 egg 1/ cup sour milk Se teaspoon ground ginger 134 cups Mier ee cup brown sugar 34 cup molasses teaspoon sods. 3 teaspoma ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder Cream butter and sugar, add egg and beat well. Add molasses, then sour milk. to which soda, ginger and cinnamon have been added. Mix well, then add flour and baking powder sifted together. Bake in a greased pan 10 minutes in a slow oven (825 degrees Fe Split while hot and pile fresh sliced sugared peaches gener- ously on top. Whipped cream may be served if desired. Want and For Sale .Ads, 3: weeks 'Sec