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The Seaforth News, 1929-02-21, Page 2Many Stocks Selling Below Value Is Opinion of Mr. Lloyd J. Moore ut1' o1. of Mining SLQek Marl et Indicates 1929 W .113e Record. Year In Markets and Mines HYDRO FOR HOWEY MR. LLOYD 4. MOORS Alfultrg atOcke showed alternate pulling and slack during the first . week of .February, There has never been such activity represnting snob it large turnover in terms of dollars than has hew_ the case durbugthe past fortnigit. The actual number of shares traded in has been exceed- ed in November and December, 1927, At that time however, the males con- sisted largely •of low-priced 'shares. In recent markets Noranda, Interna- tional Nickel and Hudson Bay con- tributed largely to the extraordinary activity. Thera were heavy dealings ie such stocks as Big Missouri, Siscoe and Arno. Widespread publlo interest bras been shown, which isedicates a de- sirable state 0f affairs in a ,market way, providing that the stabile does not carry things to excess. There is a genuine' .clanger of losing sight of intrinsic values ten the early stages of mining enterprises, However there are numerous stocks .0n the Standard Exchange which are selling below their present or ()prospective value. It Is quite in order to anticipate the futare of a proven or probable mine to some' extent. The danger' lies in looking too far ahead on a legitimate enterprise or to placing exaggerated values on properties of dubious merit. The most far-reaching announce- ment affecting the mining and indus. trial future of Canada that has ap- peared for some time • was that of President J, 1. Murdoch on Noranda Mines. who stated that Ma tompacY. would proceed with the erection of a topper refinery on the Atlantic coast, in collaboration with British Metals Corporation and Nichols Refining Company- This is of great import- ance from an imperial as well as a national standpoint. It means great things eventually for Noranda and for tate other copper producers of Eastern end Central Canada, who way • ire e:epectod to use these facilities on a eastome basis. Hudson Bay, Slter- ritt-Cordon, Treadwell-Yukcn, the Sttr:iug mine of Cape Breton an& pos- sibly Iutereatlonal Nickel are pros- pective shippers, The public reception of the Noranda Pefbnery announcement does not carry muc:t significance. Close market fol- lowers were looking beyond the .re- finery news to the probable effect of the coating Noranda Annual Report, which is likely to be a fairly eon- eerv'ative document. The public's Nigh expectations of huge ore reser- see are not likely to be fully borne cut in the official estimate of proven tonnage. Taking everything into consideration however Noranda has withstood the influence of New York's sagging market better than any other Canadian mining stock. Several adverse factors combined to bear down the price of Interna- tional Nickel shares. The prospect of gli call money rates induced selling large proportions in both London and New York. This was absorbed remarkably well, considering the great anus, tt offered. The perfor- mance was disappointing to those who were hoping for a continuance of the tlpeard movement. The Canadian sponsors of the stock however are quite as confident as before concern- ing tele •market outlook for Nickel. It is stoteel on clues good authority that the best of the Nickel news has not yet been _nude public. Nickel is atilt regarded by malty actlute market fel- lowers ste very attractive for a Iong hold, regerdlese of the apparently high valuation placed on this enter- prise by the stock market. Hudson Bay was the third of the market leaders to make a demonstra- tion of strength. On its previous ad- yances it has found its high point at hii'ound 22V but on the last move it ,tressed 23. The Min Pion Mine is getting closer to production. The erydro-eleetie power development is Njetng harnessed and will be capable pit' delivering power at the mine before tie present year is spent, There is ao Aouht whatever about the ultimate greatness of the Hudson Bay Smelt- ipg enterprise, or of its potential earn- ilitg power, The price of topper has a 'treat deaf to do with earnings and By LLOYD 3. MOORE Member, Standard Stock and Mining Exchange,' who reviews the mining market trod will answer enquiries for you. profits. The present outlook 1s for a continuance of high prioee for this metal. It has advanced apprcxiit ate ly 4 cents a pound in the past six months, and there are no visible signs of a substantial setback. It should be remembered however that high-priced copper in the past has In- variably, stimulated production, and has attracted high-cost producers into the field. The outlook is apparently for steadily increasing consumption which will undoubtedly take care of the output of new producers. It was also noteworthy that power- ful British interests are working as- sidaeusly toward insuring an ade- quate production of copper within the British Emigre. British Metals Cor- poration is kuown to be closely as- sociated with the British Government. The outlook for the metal over an extended period is considered attrac- tive. Some announcement is due at an early date concerning hydro -electric power for Howey Gold Mines. Ne- gotiations have been in progress for many weeks between representatives of .the company and the Provincial Government. It remains for Premier G. H. Ferguson to give his assent. There seems strong likelihood that the Hydro-EIeetrio Power Commis- sion in Ontario will enter the Patricia Field. Howey is an assured con- sumer of power ou a' large scale. This company is prepared to proceed im- mediately with construction of 'a 500 ton mill, when the power announce- ment is made. The preterit outlook is that Howey should 'justify a 1000• ton milling operation, witbdu a tom- paratively short time. Lateral work at Howey has been discontinued while shaft. sinking has been com- menced, The present program is to sink to the 1000.foot level and pursue lateral work on four lower horizons. The fourth or 500 -foot level has de- veloped remarkably well and has'ex- ceeded even the sanguine expecta- tions of company officials. 'there seems good reason for believing that the fulI significance of Howey de- velopments mine wise have not yet been apprciated at :heir full face value by the public: A decision cn the Ear Falls power plant should .be made within the next fortnight, The enhancement in price of Arno cannot be readily sized up at the pre- sent time until more is known con• earning actual development results at this company's property. The stock has had an unusual market record re- cently. It may be some time before detailed information will be' avail- able to tate public, regarding develop• mote- to justify current prices. Big Missouri continues to hold strongly around the $2.00 mark. A strong poolis understood to be operating in Ulla stock, and .significant. develop- ments have been occurring at this Portland Canal property. It should by Mailed that to141'o1 to held tty Coneoiidated Shelters, k'aleonbridge is 1egiilntng to •Sltaw substantial tpuuage. #figures. The sponsors et this property have as- serted for some time past that the X,ongyeer properties were next in be - Pedant to International alt1 Mond. 'Underground mining operations are now fairly well advanced; sad provea are should be ;theme liP at a tairl7 rapid rate during the sleet few months, . There has been a renewal of interest in Faleonbridge and a corgi responding onhaneenient in once of Sudbury Basin, wliich le also atfect- od by further favorehle diamond drill results at Vermillion Lake. Altogether the, broad activity in the miningshares market utay lie takceti as indicative of a record-breaking Year, Farm Recipes Prove Successful S� es l Rum wives yet cools the family meals. No delicatessen 'shop is just around the corner to provide a hasty bite, Tlta$,,recipes these cooks use are as numei'oiis as the ferule from which they come. The following are tbree are most snecessful:- Spanish Meat Ring Pound of ground beefs 1 pound of ground pork, 2 cupfuls of unsweeten- ed applesauce, 2 beaten eggs, 2 tea- spoonfuls of salt, 3 cupfuls of cracker crumbs, 1.3 cupfuls of 'chopped pimen- to, Pepper.Combine the ingredients in the order named, adding milk or water if more moisture is needed.; Pack into a greased ring mold and bake in a moderate oven for 50 min- utes." Ham Rolls With Beans • Spread medium -thick slice o! cold boiled or baked ham with a thin -mat- ing of prepared mustard, then cover with a• layer of cooked navy beans (sanded beaus may be used). Roll the 'meat in jelly -roll fashion and fas- ten wit ha tooth pick. Place the rolls in a baking dish and bake in a moder- ate oven for 15 or 20 minutes. - Carrot-Potate Dish 6 Medium sized-potatoes,4 medium sized carrots, % cupful of hot thio cream, 3 tablespoonfuls of butter, 3) teaspoonful of salt, pepper. Pare the potatoes and leave whole. Scrape the carrots and slice., Cover with boiling salted water and cook until very tender.. Drain and mash well. Add the cream and butter and beat vigorously until Huey and light. . Season with salt and rapper. Survival When the hour strikes, 0 World, to make an end, Medal of the two will vanislt-you ' or I? -- What chance is mine in suck a ri- vahy-. A makeshift thing, whose very fibres tend To nothingness; to whom yourself must lead That makes my life; a speck be- neath the sky, Mid seas that overwhelm and rocks that rend? • And yet, against all seeming, it may be That ft Is you that aro the mockery, tapes From a distracted vision of the night. A comfort in the blessed morning -F. Hein the Loudon Observer. South African Elections Nation and Athenaeum (London): General Hartzog has announced that the SouthAfrican Government will fight the general election this year with the native* question as the main issue. This public declaration that he has abandoned all hope of an agreed native policy is a retrograde step in South African politics,and is the more unfortunate ie that Itis speech, which dealt with the alleged threat of the blacks towhitecivilisa- tion in South Africa, can be inter- preted as forecasting a policy of sitebr repression. Hispronouncement has caused dismay among Dutch as well as English-speaking South Africans. Industry and, the professions are closely related. Think of what the petroleum industry has done for the legal profession, and vice versa. Sunday School Lesson s ttobruary 24, Lesson V111.=Christlan Orowth-John 1: 40.42;; Matt. 16 15.18: John Rif 15.19: 2 Peter 3; 185, Golden Text -But prow in :race, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Sevleur Jesus Chriat,-:2 Peter 3: 18a, ANALYSIS I. TeIG nenSTAGS9, John 1: 4642. II. eeie eneetr CQlenie8IQ1a, Matt, 16: .18. III, RECOVPR10Y Arrest •PATLUkE, John 21; 15-19 IV. SGCIif7T OrenowTE.,2 Peter a; 185. IlapaonuCTloN-These fourpassages' are connected with the experience of the Apostle Peter,, and we are asked to study how this great man'' illustrates' the way in which a disciple may grow stronger' and brevet, and how he may even rebores from his past faiiures,if he will only put himself under the in- fluence of the epee of Christ. A.11 Christian life should bo a progress in faith and love. We are to become per- fect as our Father in heaven is per- fect. -- T. TIME 7158T STAGES, John1: 40-42. V. 40, The early disciples or Jesus had been disciples of John the Baptist and were prepared by their early ac- ceptance of this leaser light to recog- nize the fuller glory of Christ, who is the light of the world. V. 41. Andrew is socaptivated by his interview with Jesus that in great oy he hastens off to tell the good news to his brother. V. 42. Jesus reads the character of. the new disciple, and makes a pro- phecy concerning him. He foretells how this man who was naturally in- clined to be impulsive and. emotional would gradually winstrength and courage and become one of the great foundation -stones, of the Christian church, It is with characters such as Peter's, with many a weakness and failing, that Jesus is still able to work, that they, to, become strong and wise and bold. II. •THE GREAT CONFEssION, Matt. 16: 15-18, V., 15. This confession of Jesus at Cmsarea Philippi is a great turning point in the training of the disciples. Jesus had long been preparing them, for this revelation; and now under the shadow of the `great Lebanon 1VIoun- tains he puts this question as to their opinion about himself. ' '6r. 16. Simon answers this question partly because he was the most prom- nent in the group, and' partly because of his impetuous nature. However, his • reply was meant to be for the others also. ' They had often talked about the nature of their beloved Master,- and often wondered whether he really was the promised Messiah. There were e0 many outward condi- tions rendering it difficult for then to recognize in Jesus the long -looked -for Saviour of Israel; but now their doubts vanish, and Peter, with a bold, venture of faith, makes this noble con- fession. V. 17. Jesus is greatly moved by the reply and sees in it that the divine spirit has been working with his dis- ciples. This knowledge did not come by mere personal observation, but through the direct agency of God. V. 18. The promise made to Peter is meant for alt. The rock is not the in- dividual Peter, but the confession which he made. The church is to eon- sist of all those who believe that Jesus is the Christ -the Lord. In this sense Peter was . the first Christian. The church is to have the right of making judgment and passing Iaws. The keys represent authority, andseem to refer to the moral and doctrinail truths which were to be established during the following centuries. The gates of Hades mean' that the -church will never pass into the regions of the dead, but it will go on growing and expand'ing,. till it .includes all the world. This prophecy is being wonderfully fulfilled. M. RECOVERY AFTER FAILURE, John 21: 15-19• V. 15. This passage may be regard- ed as the reitistatmg of Peter in.his apostolic office. I -Ra had been called to be one of the Twelve, but in a fatal moment he had proved unworthy and had denied: his Lord. This ie the inci- dent to which Jesus now alludes; for the thrice repeated question, "Lowest thou me?" refers to the threefold de- nial and the boast, in Matt. 26: 83. It steins strange that Jesus should thus open up the old sore, but he does it: with the object of. restoring Peter to the old rank. V. 16. In, each of these verses Jesus bids Peter feed the sheep or the Iambs, which apparently means that the fallen disciple le restored to the pas- toral office,and that he is be take up again the work out of which he thought he had been expelled by his fail. , lnram thin we infer that theca ,s 1te failnte ill the hast wh(clt 15157 prevent a disciple of <1'esus fromre- turning t1'tho fold, if he has real levo for his 1Ylaster. Love covers up V, X8. J ilia 0011 draws onto the veil concealing rho futuree and ahowa how' trqublod are to bo' the closing; Renee of Peter's like, ' The tradition is that. Peter Wee put to death by crucifixion during the perseeetien of Nero, and with his head, dswnward, cr foucifiedr ho saiidn h0the was same unW57 worthasy bo USbo J@S. This was probably about the year A.D. 64, 'when he was already'Past middle from life, Christ, so also doing the will of V. 19, The condition of: safety in such trying cireolustaeces , is now given: He must follow Ch eist, and, all Prom. will be well, frothis .incident we gather that, see there is no failure of the past the need keep back a`discipie • there is no dread of any dark future that need alarm the person who is willing to follow Jesus. IV. SECRET or allows,, 2 Peter 3: 18a. V. 18, We naturally think es we read ibis verse of the nal'retive of the early life of Jesus. Ws think of the way in which he greet in wisdom and favor, The two qualities which are chosen in the epistle for special men- tion are those of which we read much iii -the New Testament. The first is grace, which hawed least three shades of meaning: (1) The charm and attrac- tion of the words', actions and char- acter of Jesus, (2) 'The quality of love in God whih urges him to forgive the sinner and save him from death. This is saving grace. (3) There is' also sustaining grace of which we have.a fine example in 2 Co. 12: 8. The see- ond .quality he which the Christian must increase is the knowledge of Christ. SMART BASQUE Paris chic at a small outlay? Pre- vious experience in sewing isn't at all.i necessary to stake it, as seen in small cirawings. Another -interesting thing about it is that; it doesn't require any trimming. The lower edge of the two- piece bodice is shirred at centre-fronit, forming pointed outline. The attach- ed ttached two-piece side -plaited skirt can be in straight or pointed outline. Style s No. n 381 is ketched i printed -sheer velvet and is designed in sizes 16, 18, 20 years, 86, 88, 40 and 42 inches bust. . Crepe satin, silk crepe, wool crepe, georgette crepe chiffon, plain transparent velvet, canton -faille crepe and sheer woolen are suitable fabrics that will snake up extremely lovely in this fashionable baaque model. Pattern price 200 in stamps or coin (coin is preferred). Wrap coin' carefully. HOW TO ORDER PATTERNS. Write your name and address plain- ly, giving number and size of such patterns as you want. Enclose 20e in stamps or coin (coin preferred; wrap it carefutly) for each- number and address your order to Wilson Pattern Service, 78 West Adelaide St,, Toronto. Patterns sent by an early snail. Prince F ades Through 'Mud to a Mne&s. Hovels. So Says J, M, Keynes, ,Econ:, xlisti, Who Finds Efficiency n Gain Is . Overhaulinget- S Set- back Since War Neweastie•on Tyne,. Eng. -The Prince of "Wales, wielding up his three-day visit to a number of mining, villages to Northumberlasld and Derhaut, de. Glared to, the Mayor of Durham: "I have ,been deeply touched by what r have seen. of the bravery, pa- tience and pope of these poor people, It has been very eiitleuit to know what to do to active this most prese- ing problem, I am afraid it musts take time, ;The people I have met daring Mitt tour could not have been ulcer to Ale personally, It was Wonderful," Wltou the Prince left the Station Hotel here tovisit the Bishop Mole land area of County Derham, he was cheered by crowds gathered in the streets outside,, He acknowledged the cbeera smilingly as hie automobile left Newcastle for Ute stricken 'dis- tricts. Stopping off at Jarrow, the Prince inspected conditions among the steel- workere and shipyard meas, He shook hands with 50 men there, many of whom have been without work for. eight years. As he rode through the Durham totane; made desolate by un- employment, people crowded to, see him. Ono of the worst places visited was, the village of Benton, where a collo- tion of tumbledown cottages were sot in a sea :of mud. Rolling his trousers above' his sghoe tope, the, Prince walked through :• the quagmire and visited boyels where families of eight to ten persons were housed. The Prince spent :nearly an pour in. Eaat Hartford, Here men were work- ing, but the Prince was told that the overage weekly earnings of a' family., were only 111,' equal to about $4.85 in the United States. ,William Lynch, a miner, showed the Prince. the .pay sheet of four .Miners, who in one week gild worked 1t' shifts and found 38s. to divide between them. This gate them less than 1:3 each. Another group said they had netted even less than that. Struck by the small earnings, the Prince pursued the subject at the next villa; ', which Was Ashington, He asked mine officials to explain the figures and .was told that these prob.' ably were cases inwhith the_menhad been working in a poor vein, contain- ing more stoite than coal. In one cottage, where there was a Iargo family, the wife explained to the Prince: "We have' meat on Sunday, but have to take pot luck the rest of the week, We never have butter, because we cannot afford it. We eat margar- ine, but often we have nothing at all to eat." It is felt that the Prince's search- fitg Inquirtea into conditions in the coalfields will do more to bring those conditons before the peddle than many appests for public contributions for the miners. The Prince has talked with miners and their' wives for hours. He has examined the family incomes minute- ly, being shown company paysheets giving the wages earned. Colonies and Dominions Yorkshire Herald: The Colonial Ofece has become of greater import- anee than the 12ominions Office. for the Colonial Office is engaged in the administration of a real Empire which. though it does not include the Domin- ions, ireland or India, covers a wider area than the French Colonial Empire.' And it is in this Empire that the great expanson of Ilia future wilt take place. In the British Colonial Empire Great Britain can place her owe people with- out having to consult anybody, and British immigrants are not compelled to put • ehemaelves to all sorts of trouble to gain admission. British capital, too, will flow more freely to territories where It Is free from any_ control except, British. Even now British investments 'largely take the form of bonds in the Dominions and of shales' in the Colonies, a fact which shows that :British: financier activity selocte channels which lead it towards the Colonies rather 'than to the Do- minions, MUTT AND JEFF. -Bud Fisher. iveefeFtmute, WHAT �tS i't1lN6., k:. r�di'Cr.l.':.c '• ( Yr�,�Qlf^' '„•"1'x:+1' `"-5-.. �`,_ 4 , � '•' , :�t llll � e� i6 1 ,� cF ., '1. 2r �', 1b6.e„ q` + 111 MYrw.pp LetdULFeee.,TtlAT'i � MEcNANItAL Ic`oi3oT. GAINS may thatch S�iNot1► 6 W lig\ M&, 1 . A C4uMAN BGIMO's gcute MG NSW AS td AN) vi Tom °i �ISAn!• yyf y N.J'M' . J Q�J�y / I' . 'M1 .�i 'L',+ i-(1 ;. _ . �i 1 rt. /'R . ,r// µd P. ia' ,t;.v , F,, : d . rad Ili. , ' IT'LL oR PLAY S,UST LIkE Y4U'L4 T '� S4 �;, .; • '' . ,. ;;. A .-••_.. ,. 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This Let, which has boen fu fore: since 1928, bias bons changed in a. ;lumber of particulars and has been. published in its now form with rogn• lotions for the guidance of eeed grow- ers and need merchants as weil as farmers and gardeners. - Themore general produetien and use of rogistored seed has called for a change in the classification of this. kind of product, "Registered Seed" may be defined' as the multipliable progeny of eliteseed or rogistered send of an approved variety aceepted by the Canadian Seed Growers' ' Asso- elation. Under its original forte Use Apt pro- vided for the grade names "Register- ed" and "Extra No. I". Theca have bean :hanged to "Registered No. 1", Registered. _ No, 2" and "B;ekistered • No, 3", These graded rite -equally de. pendable for seeding purposes except that Nos, 2 and 3 are, applicable to perfectly good • seed which has been, damaged in appearance by weather conditions or contains a ' limited amount of impurities.. Among tate other amendments there is one authorizing official seed teepee- tors to obtain a statutory declaration in respect to seed presented for grad- ing and sealing in containers. 'rhe ameuded 'Act, which governs the trade in field and garden seeds of all deseriptions, has been issued as Acts, Orders and Regulations. No. 24 of the Department of Agriculture at, Ottawa. SEED GRADING The grading of farm and garden seeds is a very important service; of the. Department of Agriculture at Ot- tawa. The principle upon which tete Seeds' Act is based is that of estab- lished grade names withprovision for grads deflnitions that are 'prescribed by 'regulations. Provision is made within the Act for the compulsory grading of nearly all kinds of seeds, and while field roots and garden Seeds may , sold nr a .g uiininumbet qual;uty,deyet the gradinguarantee of of these seedsis steadily growing to favor, accord'' -ng to the .Honorable 12r. W. R. Motherwell, Minister of Agri- culture, in his report of his department for the past fiscal year. The grad- ing is done on a basis of controlled samples received at the central office of the Seed Branch at • Ottawa and district offices at different points In the country. As indicative of the volume of work and responsible duties involved: in grading agricultural seeds and in checking seed importations, - the ,Hon- orable Dr. Motherwell points out than there were 5,208 samples' recorded, tested' and graded during the pear un- der review.. The total amount of seed represented by these samples was, of cours, very large, amounting to mil- lions of bushels. CHOOSING ANNUALS FOR THE GARDEN The question, What flowers should be grown in the 'coming summer? arises in many minds at this season of the year. Even the gardens that are well stocked with perennials will require some of the annuals for filling spaces in the perennial border when bulbs and other flowering plants have ceased to bloom. Annuals aro, also, useful in rounding out ragged edges and filling vacant spaces. Then there are the flowers to be cut for the table. Bulletin No. 60, entitled "Annual Flowers,"' written by Miss Isabella Prestou of the Experimental Farm, Ottawa, offers the useful suggestion that annuals grown for cut flowers may be sown in rows in the vegetable garden. But whatever annuals are wanted, a decision as to what these' shall be must be made and the seed selected before the spring arrives. The author of the bulletin has for years been making careful notes of species and varieties of annual flow- ers grown In the _plots and ornamen- tal beds at the Experimental Farm. The information thus gained forms the basis of this bulletin, copies of which are available from the Publ.!. cations Branch of the Department of Agriculture, Ottawa. While many of the varieties of annuals may be planted in the, open ground as soon as the soil becomes ready in the spring, there Is a large limber of them that require a longer season an dmust be started either in a sunny window in the house, a hotbed, or a greenhouse. The bulletin tells how t0 do the work not only of pre- paring the soli planting the seed and transplanting the young seedlings, but it also tells how to protect the plants from injury by cut -worms. Many hundreds oe varieties of beautiful Rowers are -described in the bulletin as to their growth, height and bloom- ing season, and many' of them are re- doprticed from photographs of specs- ni3ns'-shown. in vases. This bulletin may be used to great Advantage whon studying the attrac- tive flower seed catalogue that arrive in the homes at this. seas: :not the year. (Issued by the birotitor of Publicity,., Dept. of Agriculture, Ottawa, Canada.), "The true idiot can not read," says an alienist. Then wherein the world do magazines like that get their cir- Wu tleu2"