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The Huron Expositor, 1949-02-11, Page 2I Shd o. f vi4 ea , 'tCllt.(%'� ed at at Seaforth, OUtarlot, eV- sd• ay afternoon by McLean M nbers of Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. Advertising rates on application. I,IORTH, Friday, February 11 The Vanishing Trough In Hartford, Connecticut, a ser- ious civic problem has arisen with the announcement that the last two of the city's watering troughs are to be removed. The trouble is not so much that the troughs have been in great use—the city's public works director says there has been no wa- ter in them for two years—but that their removal destroys a link with a bygone era. The news story recalls the troubles that arose in Seaforth when the town found itself some twelve or fifteen years ago the beneficiary of an orna- mental cast iron water trough. It was a pretentious affair heavy iron and with a low-down bowl arrange- ment for dogs, as well as the usual rectangular basin for larger ani- mals. At that time the requirements for such a civic service were limited, for horses to a great extent, had given way to trucks. The council of the day, however, on whom the problem fell, quite properly decided that since a former citizen had made 'the be-• quest, common courtesy dictated that the gift be accepted, and arrange- ments made for its installation. That decision was easy compared to de- ciding where to install the gift. The question was on the agenda of coun- cil for more than two years and led -to some of the most acrimonious de- bate heard in the town hall for many years. Members of council, after dozens of meetings and thousands of words, finally became tired of the whole thing and in a sudden compromise agreed the watering trough should be placed in front of the town hall. Its useful career was short lived. In the location chosen the trough unfortunately turned out to be sus- ceptible to trucks turning the corner or backing up, and something or other inherent in its makeup result- ed in frozen and broken pipes' at ev- ery bit of cold weather. Increasing repair bills ultimately led council to wash its collective hands of the bequest, and today, as for several years past, the trough leans precariously on its base, a piti- ful reminder of an age that is past. Perhaps some future council will re- cognize the thoughts that prompted the bequest and at least arrange to replace the trough on its base. • Chit --Chat In The Commons Whether it results from a peculiar way of welcoming the new Progres- sive. Conservative leader as is just a natural exuberance on the part of certain members; Canada's House of Commons has presented an interest- ing program during the early days of the fifth session of the twentieth Parliament. While the program has been entertaining, it can hardly be construed as being of a nature that will contribute to the well-being of the country at large. Here are samples from the Han- sard report of Friday, February 4: Page 238 -(Mr. Pearson, Secretary of State for External Affairs, was speaking): Mr. Smith (Calgary West) : Would the hon. member permit one ques- tion? Mr. Graydon: The first speech and he plays politics. Mr. Smith (Calgary. West) : Will the minister permit one question? In Vie* of the fact that foreign policy has' been a matter of co-operation of partiest does the, minister think any good now by making i f .p itYcal ssue'? G• raydoy,n. We expected more 3 LiSr Suppose you listen to e ?y�yy `��T1 It as because I bink' • i7R#iA i Yi :,. nth the foreign poliesr of iit tan 'be the foreign poi - ley 4. all parties in this house and: of alb' eetions of o leen in this- 0011#1- 07 t I aiu so d Appointed that no. refer nee to this important aspect of foreign policy was mentioned in any speech from the other side of the house. 1 agree that foreign policy should be as nonpartisan as is con- sistent with responsible government and I hope it will continue that way. Mr. Graydon: That is a poor way to start. Mr. Fleming: Why did the gov- ernment cut off the debate? Mr. Speaker: Order. May I re- mind hon. members that the hon. member who has the floor should not be interrupted without his permis- sion. Mr. Graydon: That is bargain - counter politics; that is all. Mr, Sinclair: The big foreign af- fairs expert. Mr. Smith (Calgary West) : Cheap playing with the nation's future. Page 262 (Mr. Macdonnell speak- ing: Mr. Sinclair: Didn't that dream come true? Mr. Macdonnell (Muskoka -Ontar- io) : Oh, yes; that dream came true. I am glad to see that the hon. mem- ber for Vancouver North is listen- ing. Have you the Bible there? Mr. Sinclair: Yes. Mr. Macdonnell (Muskoka - On- tario) : Good. I am saying that if we could be sure that we had some- one who could interpret those dreams as well as Joseph did it might be all right. I am not sure that we would get along so well in these days. Mr. Rowe: Does it say anything about oleomargarine there? Mr. Sinclair: No. Mr. Speaker:. Order. Mr. Sinclair: You would not know much about it. Mr. Macdonnell (Muskoka - On- tario) : I am glad that I have every- body interested in this and that they are all taking part. i Mr. Knowles: It is becoming a coat of many colours. Mr. Macdonnell (Muskoka - On- tario) : The coat of many colours is not in this. That is another story. Mr. Sinclair: That is Tory leader- ship. Mr. Speaker: Order. Page 277 (Mr. Drew was speak- ing) : Mr. Rowe: He says it would be a waste of time. Mr. Drew: Yes; he says it would be a waste of time. Mr. Brunelle: That is what is hap- pening now. Mr. Rowe: I do not know what hon. members opposite are going to do now. One can almost see the handwriting on . the wall. Mr. Hartt: Stop your dreaming. Mr. Rowe: The chickens are com- ing home to roost. Mr. Sinclair: It is nice to see the hon. member for Dufferin-Simcoe (Mr. Rowe) here on Friday evening. Mr. Rowe: I am sticking around to see what is going to happen. Mr. Speaker: Order. Mr. Drew: Mr. Speaker, I must say that there are times when I re- gret that there are in the chamber no loudspeakers connected with the broadcasting system of this country so that the people of Canada might hear how some people conduct them- selves here. Mr. Abbott: Television is what we want. Mr. Drew: Since this matter • has been entrusted to your care, Mr. Speaker, I hope that you will take this demonstration as a unanimous expression of the desire of hon. mem- bers to have loudspeakers, and an indication that they would welcome the chance to have their utterances conveyed to the public. Mr. Abbott: Television too. Mr. Garson: Would the hon. member permit a question ? Mr. Drew: It depends on what the question is. An hon. Member: Getting scared? Mr. Garson: This is the question. My hon. friend has stated that .he' has expressed himself upon these in- ternational matters. Will he tell us this evening what his 'v ews upon them are, so that we may hear them? Mr. Drew: That remark is a per - feet example of how much We ever received from the hon. gentleman in the way o f useful contribution n at the conference. Some hon. n Members: Oh,ah. Mr. Speaker.. Order. 'rnouwea 04, Kenn_ t} W'heare, in The Liateuer) But what I want to; oral' about more particulary 1e a";4eVeiopment which seems to me to mer a b-oPe of unity in the Consimm realth of quite outstanding importance. I have said that a risk of United Europe is that it might pull the United Kingdom out of the Com- monwealth and a risk of the Unit- ed States is that it may pull Can- ada, Australia and New Zealand put of the Commonwealth. But in recent months there has appeared a project, associated both with United Europe and, the. United States, which has transfonmed the whole outlook. 7 mean the prodect for the North Atlantic pant — still discussed in public only In general terms, but clear enough for its significance for the Commonwealth to be ap- parent. Definite Pact "The United States, apparently, is preparing to eater into a defen- sive pact with certain countries of Western Europe, provided these countries organize themselves into some common defensive frame- work. But more impdrtant still from the point of • view of the strength of the Commonwealth is the effect of this United States proposal upon Canada. "We find that the Canadian Prime&Minister has said that Can- ada will join in this defensive guarantee if the United States will do so, and if the nations of west- ern Europe will work together. In other words, Canada will make a defensive pact with Britain as the result of the action of one of the forces which are thought to pull the Commonwealth apart -I mean the United States—and on condi- tion that another of these forces, United Europe, is taken seriously by Britain. Change of Policy "What a change from the days of Locarno! Then Canada said to Britain: "We can agree to your making commitment fn Europe provided we are not obliged to help you,' Now Canada sage: 'We shall undertake to help you but enly on condition that you Make some strong commitments in Europe.' "In the years before 1939 the Dominions were trying to keep Britain out of Europe; now they are trying to push her in. "This North Atlantic pact is in my opinion, 'the 'most important ' step t o wards the unity and strength of the British Common- wealth that has been proposed for one hundred years, That is a, Mel, claim to make. Yet I believe that a sober analysis .of what'it involves f will support this view . . . It is difficult, perhaps, for people to re- , alize what a tremendous change is involved in Canadian foreign policy by her decision , to join in a North Atlantic .pact:' Separate Decision "The fact that Canada joined. in the war in 1939 has tended to make people think that, of course, Canada is certain to 'be with Bri- tain in time of war. But to those who fofowed Canadian politics, her decision to declare war in 1939— and remember it was a separate decision, deliberatly taken by the Canadian Parliament a week after the British declaration on Septem- ber 3, 1939—was astonishing . Now, with the war over, she is fonnd to be proposing to under- take obligations in. Europe. It is a resolution in British Com- monwealth foreigi}..policy. It will ensure that in defence and In for- eign affairs Canada, Australia, New Zealand. and the United Kingdom will be working together, in step with each other and in 'step also with the United States. "One of the greatest prob- lems in British Commonwealth relations becomes capable of so- lution if the North Atlantic pact can be brought" into being." Just A Smile Or Two - Mrs. De Mover: "Good grac- ious! This is the noisiest neigh- borhood I ever got into. Just hear those children screech!" Maid: "They're your own chil- dren, mum." Mrs. De Mover: "Are they? How the little darlings are enjoy- ing themselves!" • "lily wife flew over to Europe to visit some relatives," said the soap salesman. "Saves a lot of time going by air," nodded the buyer, "I don't know about that," re- plied the husband. "She had to stay in her hotel three days wait- ing for someone to come and take her six miles out in the country." The parachute instructor, having delivered a lecture, concluded: "And if it doesn't open—well, gen- tlemen, that's what is known as 'jumping to a conclusion'." • "Just look at old Phillips over there --thoroughly enjoying him- self! And I've always thought, that he was a womanahater," "So he is; but she's not with him tonight!" • A woman wrote to a lonely heart editor from a very rural spot as follows: "My sister and I aren't exactly lonely out here. We have got each other to speak to, but we need another woman to talk about. Huron Federation of • • • Agriculture Farm News If salt is used to melt ice oa walks, be sure none of the result- ant slush is shovelled on to lawns. or shrubs. 14 Foods Tempt Plant Palates For nearly a hundred years, manufacturers have been bagging fertilizers and selling them to farmers and gardening enthusiasts. Yet today, there is still much confusion and doubt in the minds of many as to what's in the fertil- izer bag, what kind of fertilizer to use, and how to use it. The fourteen plant foods which are regarded as assentiai for plant growth are nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, oxygen, hydro- gen, carbon, magnesium, iron, sul- phur, boron, manganese, copper and zinc. Soils generally, are most frequently defiicient in the first three. Consequently, fertilizers are generally used to supply these three food's either singly or in com- bination. Those containing all three constituents are known as complete fertilizers. Their analysis is expressed by a numerical formu- la which represents the .percent- age of each food present. Thus a hundred pound bag of 10-5-10 fer- tilizer contains ten pounds of nitro- gen, five pounds of available phos- phoric acid and ten poundsof wa- ter soluble potash. It is intereet- ing to note that one ton of the average farm manure contains about the same amount of plant food as a hundred -pound bag of 10.5-10, The first food $mentioned, nitro- gen, comes in many diffe•rent.ferms in fertilizers. It may be in the nitrate form as in nitrate of soda. In this form it is quickly available to the plant but unfortunately is readily leached out. Nitrogen, how- ever, is most frequently applied in the form of ammonia or its com- pounds. This form is also quickly available but less readily lost, Nit- rogen may also come in the or- ganic form as in urea, tankage, vegetable and animal. materials. Since organic nitrogens are much more complex, they become avail- able more slowly and require bac- terial action to change them into nitrate Or ammonia compounds•. Nitrogen stimulates growth and is therefore very effective aa a ,grass nutrient. The second food, phosphorus, is a wasp essential constitutent of plants and animals. Bones were the original source of phosphorus, ea a fertilizing Material. Levities, grasses and cereal grains refiaov'e large amounts nta from the soil; Most phosphate is used in the form of superphosphate, which is phosphate rock treated with sulphuric acid. Another common phosphatic fe$l1- iter iso ammonium phosphate 'J.y '01t1eh contains eleven per ttent, nitrogen as well as 48 per cent phosphorus. Other phosphatic fer- tilizers are bone meal, basic slag (by-product of the steel industry) and finely ground phosphate rock. The third major plant food, potassium, is sold mainly in the form of potassium chloride or muriate of potash. Other sources are potassium sulphate, potassium nitrate (saltpetre), sea weed and wood ashes. On potassium defici- entsoils, crops such as legumes., roots and small grains respond to potash with increased• growth and vigour. Very little has been said of the effects of any individual plant food. However, it will be recognized that each has an important function in the growth of the plant, and that each miist be applied in the proper proportion after careful considera- tion of the plant's seed. To do this in the most economical man- ner, close attention should be paid to the analysis of tlie material in the fertilizer bag. Soil Losses From Water Erosion Measurement of soil Iosses from water erosion has been studied experimentally by the Field Hus- bandry Division, Central Experi- mental Farm, Ottawa, since 1944, says Wm. Cordukes, Assistant in', Soil Studies. The influence of such factors as precipitation, degree of slope, contour and strip -cropping, cover and use of barnyard manure on .soil, and water losses is includ- ed in this experiment. In 1946, 94.8 tons of soil per acre were lost from a corn plot with rows running up and down a ten per cent slope. Under alfalfa cover, the corre- sponding loss was only .20 ton per acre. It is not the total annual rain- fall which influences the losses of soil through water erosion, but ra- ther the distribution and intensity of individual storms. During the growing season of 1947 at Ottawa, a lass of 28.7 tons of soil per were occurred on a corn Riot on a 14) per cent slope, whilg ' during athe same period in 1948 the loss from the same plot was- only 2.3 tons per acre, despite the fact that the total rainfall in both cases was almost identical. Clay soils which do not permit percolation of water,. are more sub- jeet to lose by water action than the more porous sandy soils. Land use will have an import- ant bearing on soil losses under varying' conditions of precipitation, slope and soil type. ] allowed or bare hillsides will suffer the great- est soli losses. . •l s Cultivated tv t t ed crops When planted up and down the stloiies fae#litate'soil erosion Where - AA growing these create tett the coif, tour prevents ,'flit -oft. Tillage op- erations itieluditig plowing on the (Contikaied on Page g) • Albert paver cleaned his Ilc ir, Instectd,'he favored grease. Now, filbert's pate is very bare. He's sheepish without fleece Departptenl of. National Health and welfare Years Agone interesting Items Picoed From The Huron Expositor of Twen- ty-five and Fifty Years Ago. asesiessissassas From The Huron Expositor February 15, '1924 The many friends of Mr. A. T. Scott, of Brucefield, will be sorry to learn that he fell and broke his leg above the knee. The carnival held in the Palace Rink on Friday evening last was favored with ideal weather, good ice and an exceptionally good at- tendance. The Highlanders Band was in attendance. The following were the prize -winners: Flapper's costume, Gilchrist Livingstone, Jean Lowery; ladies' character costume, Jean Chaff, Peggy Alex- ander; gentleman's character cos- tume, John Crich, Harold Frost; girls' comic costume, Martha Reid, Marjorie Bickell; under 14 years, Doreen Hudson, Ona Nichols; boys' comic costume, Stanley Nicholls, Alvin Sillery; boys' comic costume, under 14 years, B. Venus, Jack Cardno ; gentleman's character costume, Karl Ament, Arthur Bur- rows; National costume, Mrs, B. Hildebrand, "Canada"; Gladys Mc- Phee, "U.S.A." The judges were C. P. Sills, W. J. Duncan and Ross' J. Sproat. Mr. W. G. Spencer, Principal of Seaforth Collegiate Institute, has purchased the residence of Miss Lukes on Wilson St., and will take possession next month. Rev. Father Goetz left last Fri- day for Florida, where he will spend the balance of the winter. Miss Madge Stewart is in Toron- to this week attending the millin- ery openings. Mrs. Jas. T. Scott and two sons, of Roxboro, who spent the past two months in England', arrived' home on Monday evening. Mr. Scott Went to Toronto to meet them. One hundred and sixty hockey fans accompanied the local team to Clinton on Monday night last on the special train. The A-F.F. Club of Manley was• entertained last Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. M. Murray, when all spent an enjoyable time. A rink of curlers composed of F. C. Jackson, Ross Sproat, Geo. Bethune and T. Johnstone, were in Paris on Monday playing in the one -day bonspiel at that place, and were successful in winning third prize. The Misses Mulcahy harve pur- chased the residence of Mr. Chas. Finkbeiner on George St., and will get immediate possession. Miss Beatrice Seip, of the J. Mac- Tavish store, underwent an opera- tion for appendicits in Seaforth Hospital on Thursday last. .• From The Huron Expositor February 17, 1899 The Goderich Organ Co. shipped 10 organs in one day last week. The following were ticketed out this week to distant points by Wm. Somerville: Mr. Godkin, McKil- lop, to Drayton, N.D.; James Mas- ters, to Mount Vernon, .Wash.; Miss Donovan, to Saginaw, Mich.; W. D. Stewart, to Chicago. Tuesday night of last week some person or persons entered the shoe store of Robert Willis and stole therefrom about $150. George Patterson and H. J. Pun - chard are in Toronto this week at- tending the/ grand lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. The Broadfoot & Box Furniture Co. have pest received another large order for furniture from the 014 Country. The thermometer registered 28 degrees below zero in Zurich last week. A few days ago as Mr. P. La- mont, of Zurich, was returning home with his horse and cutter, he turned a corner at too great a speed and as a result the rig up- set and Peter went out and the horse ran away. Miss Nellie Devereaux, daughter of Mr. Edward 'Devereaux, of the Huron Road East, ]eft on Monday to resume her former position in • Toronto. Mr. W. Prendergast, B.A., Inspec- tor of Separate schools for On- tario, was visiting friends in town. Misses Dora and Nettie Scott, Toronto, are visiting their grand- mother, Mrs. A. Stobie, Sr. Mr. Wm. Brine, of Toronto, is at present visiting his parental home. Miss Nettie Willson 'hie' been of- fered and has accepted- a scholar - Ship of free tuition at a school of domestic science in Worehester, Maes, Mrs. M. Y. McLean met 'with a painful accident on Wednesday. She was standing on a stepladder When itt . seine tim lost her foot. ing, and. in falling fractured, her shoulder: J. X. Richardson, lately of Fermi guls,.,has purchased the residenceof `T. w. !l''vecidle and intends re- turning to •Senforthi to reside, • Ex -Warden Form Group Es wardens of Enron County have organized an Ex -Warden's Association, and ten of 22 former wardens were present at an or- ganization meeting in the Court House, Goderich„ last week. Geo. C. Feagan, Goderich Township, was elected president; William Sweit- zer, Exeter, vice-president; Alex Alexander, Goderich, secretary - treasurer; and directors; R. J. Bowman, Brussels; B. W. Tuckey, Easter; Laois Rader, Dashwood. An annual meeting will be held in June of each year.—Clinton News - Record. Off To California Mr. and Mrs. Alf. E. Wuerth, of Exeter, and a brother to Mr. Ed- gar Wuerth, of Zurich, are off for an extended trip to California, where' they will visit the former's brother, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund '. uerth, at Van Nuys. After visit- ing at Van Nuys they will take the Pacific Scenic route to British Co- lumbia and visit with the former's sister, Mrs. A. E. Glanville and Mr. Glanville, at New Westminster. Returning to Seattle, Wash., they will return home through the States. Mr. Edgar Wuerth, of Zurich, has received word from his brother, Mr. A. E., stating that he has already picked nice large lus- cious oranges and bananas. on his brother's fruit farm in Van Nuys, California. Zurich Herald. Has Wrist Injured • Mr, and Mrs. Byron Ducharme and children, of London, visited at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Ducharme, of town, on Sunday. Among them was the for- mer's daughter, Marie, aged eight years, who happened to fall down stairs at the home of her grand- parents and injured her wrist. Medical aid was given and she is progressing very favorably.—Zur- ich Herald. Presentation To Newlyweds On Wednesday evening Walton Community Hall was the setting for a presentation to a newly -wed- ded couple, now residents of Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Holland were the honored guests on this occa- sion. Mr. Holland is. a former Wal- ton boy, who for some time has, held a responsible position with the George Radford Construction Co., of Blyth. Mrs. Holland is the former Miss Jessie Phillips, a Blyth girl. A large crowd was pre- sent and the evening, was enjoy- ably spent dancing to Wilbee's- orchestra. During the evening the young couple Were called to the front and were presented with a purse of money by Mr. Bert John- ston.—Blyth Standard. Storage Cargo Unloaded ,All the storage .cargoes of the winter fleet at the harbor have been unloaded with the exception of the Saskadoc's• cargo of wheat for the Purity Flour Mill. The tug Menerary, which was refloated after an accidental submergence in the waters of the harbor, has had little to do, but is lying by for any calls that may be made upon her.—Goderich Signal -Star. Radio Concert At United Church The /young people of' Victoria Street United Church presented their second annual concert in the church parlors on Wednesday eve- ning, in the form of a radio broad- cast entitled, "Radio With the New Look," broadcast over station •GRU Corny from Hurricane Building, Windy City. During the evening a number of interesting colored slides on scenes in Northern On- tario were shown by Police Con- stable Fox which everyone enjoy- ed immensely. The concert closed with the "Musical Moderns" sing- ing a number of choruses and Har- ry Westlake, president of the Young People's Union, extended thanks in the name of the group to Mr. ox for his lovely pictures, to Ewan Ross, who acted as chair - man And! to Prank Bisset, who, through ':il'is untiring eif'orts made the concert a sucoesa.—''4odegieb! Signal -Star:• A'griculturaC Society Eleottc, At a meeting of the East Buren,; Agricultural. Society, held Friday, committeess were, appointed tots the year. They are es follows: Finance, J. Wheeler, George lyl:enzies, Wm. Turnbull; grounds, Wilfred Short, reed, J. Bowman, L Wheelers A, B. Cousins; publicity, G. Milne, A. B. Cousins; attractions, R. Knight, J. S. Armstrong, L. Wheeler, K. Ashton; entertainment, J. S. Arm- strong, Wm, Turnbull, W. Short - reed, J. Wheeler; children's sports, K Ashton, R. Lawless, D. Dunbar, W. Spivey; horse races, T. L. Mc- Donald, R. J. McLauchlin, A. An- derson, Claire Long, George Gal- braith; school competitions, K. Ashton, G. Willis, Miss J. Little, Mrs. Lyle Gordon, D. Dunbar, W. Spivey.—Brussels Post. Slipped on Ice Mrs. E. S. Copeland was the vic- tim of an unfortunate accident on Sundays when Slipping on a bit of ice she fell, fracturing her left arm between the wrist and elbow. After Xray it was placed in a cast. — Wingham Advance -Times. Presentation By Sunday School In recognition of longand faith- ful service' the Wingham United, Church Sunday School made a pre- sentation to two retiring officers y� on Sunday. Mr. R. A. Coutts, who had been librarian for thirty-five .`s, years, received a silver water pit- cher, and Mr. G. W. Buchanan, secretary for over 25 years, a sil- ver comport. In expressing their appreciation both men said they had greatly enjoyed their work in the Sunday School, and it had been a help to them. — Wingham Ad- vance -Times. Honored On Birthday Mrs. G. E. Saville spent a very happy day on Saturday, Jan. 29, the occasion being her birthday. A number of ladies took the oppor- tunity of calling and extending their felicitations. Many lovely bouquets of flowers were received by the celebrant and made an at- tractive setting for the occasion. Mrs. Savjlle had entertained a few ladies at tea the previous Wednes- day•in honor of this occasion, be- ing unable to arrange the event for the actual day.—Clinton News- Reco •d. , Wins Award on Amateur Show Murray Horn, son of Mr. atoll Mrs. Naldo Horn, Stratford, and formerly of 'Mitchell, won first prize Sunday afternoon in the Ken Soble amateur hour over CHML, Hamilton: Receiving the greatest number of votes when he sang, "I'm in the Mood For Love" the previous Sunday, he appeared again this week to be awarded, his prize.This. gives him the privilege of competing in the finals held for all first -place winners at the end of the season when the grand prize, is $500. Friends of Murray were listening in on Sunday and report that he sang exceptionally well.— Mitchell Advocate. Celebrates 88th Birthday Friends of Mrs. Richard Thorne will -•join us in extending congratu- lations on the occasion of her 38t1u birthday. Mrs. Thorne is in excel- lent [health and enjoying the' win- ter months at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. P. Wells, in. Guelph. She spends the summers at her home here,—Mitchell Advo- cate. Transferred To Exeter Mr. George Braithwaite, of Mt. Forest, bas been transferred to Exeter as manager for the Canada Packers branch here. Mr. Cliff Castle, who has been in charge, has returned to Mt. Forest.—Exe- ter Times -Advocate. Farm Forestry (W. A. 6. Thurston, ZoneEbrea{er) (W. A. G. Forester) This article is the first of a ser- ies being written for local farmers. In too many cases the woodlot is not considered a valuable part of the farm. A woodlot can be made a distinct asset and .can provide much material that is of value for use on the farm and for sale. By practising wise management in his woodlot, a farmer can raise the status of the woodlot to a high point in his economical set-up. Fuel, lumber, posts and maple syrup, are the main products which may be derived from a woodlot every year without decreasing its value. Wise management will en- able the harvest of such materials, and at the same time will increase the value of the woodlot for future use. A woodlot is a valuable natural resource, and as such should be conserved, not wasted. By con- servation of a woodlot, it is not meant to abstain from cutting, but conservation means wise use of a woodlot, Wise use entails the cut- ting of certain trees or types, of trees which should be removed to improve the quality of the wood - lot, As is widely known, by-laws have been passed by counties to prevent unauthorized cutting of Woodiots. In most eases, this does! not Work a hardship on the faint- er. 171 spite of the by-la,w8, wood; lot management Can. be ,effectively practised and much cutting done. Another point to be discussed In this series of articles will be .re- foiestatioit More and more oo- ple erre beginning to realize the f importance and necessity of re,. forestation, and as an aid to farmers in their work, many sug- gestions will be offered. On most farms there is a splendid oppor- tunity for reforestation in the form of windbreaks and small planta- tions. In the work carried• out or plan- ned by river valley authorities, here and in the United States, re- forestation is very important. In; many parts of Ontario, the area under tree cover is much below the optimum conditions. Experts say that about 20 per cent of an area should be covered by trees, but many Ontario counties have only six or eight per cent of their area covered by trees -= Perth 6.5%; Huron, 9.1%; Oxford, 7%; Waterloo, 10.6%. This means a heavy loss of soil water and Pos- sibly severe erosion and loss of valuable soil. By reforestation and proper woodlot management, this, figure can -be raised to a more sat- isfactory level. If this is done, benefits are sure to be felt by all. The Department of Agriculture renders valuable assistance to farmers on nearly all phases of fariuln'g activities. It is the de- sire of. the. Department of Lands and Forests to render similes ser vices to farmers in connection; with their woodlots. To carry out this program,zone foresters.have been appointed who are available* to give direct advice to land, own- ars concerning plantattions and woodlots. As part of this program, these articles are,planned to ac- quain them; with the Steps that can be tal5e111, to made Woodlot s snore valuable, is„ tl r r 4 8