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The Huron Expositor, 1955-01-14, Page 7e M1 by W. R. BULLOCK. Past Prosidea ONTARIO PLOWMEN'S ASSOCIATION (Editor's Note: William Bullick, of Camlachie, Ont., past president of Ontario Plowmen's Association, and manager of the Canadian plowing team at the second annual world plowing match at Killarney, Ireland, recent- ly returned to Canada with team members, James Eccles, . of Brampton, Ont., and Rob- ert Timbers, of Stouffville, Ont.. This is his third and final report on the trip.) ) (By WILLIAM BULLICK) Some of the most interesting and unusual things we saw on our trip to the plowing match were not in Ireland at all but in Scotland, which we toured be- fore the match began. The most notable thing I re- member about rile Scottish countryside was the way in which the thrifty Scots make use of every inch of land avail- able. For example; on one car trip through the Loch Lomond area, in the Highlands, my two plow- men, Jim and Bob, got out to talk to a man who, as it turned out, was planting trees high on the rocky hillside where no trees ever grew before. Under a government scheille, these trees were to be left for a gen- eration or more, and then log- ged off to be made into lumber. He explained that the rig he was towing was a tree -planting machine with a big disc that piles up what little soil there was in a ridge. The trees are planted- in this narrow ridge of earth. He, said they have so much rain there that the trees will grow on top of these fur- rows, with very little earth cov- ering their roots. -• We could well believe what the man said about rainfall there, too, for it was mid -aut- umn and the fields still had ac- res and acres of uncut wheat standing in them. We were told later that the Scottish farmers faced a tough winter ahead be- cause the rain had prevented them from harvesting much of .their crops. Another thing that amazed us about the Highlands was the way in which the farmers let their sheep roam away up in those mountains. As high as the eye could see through, the mist, there were sheep grazing. on the mountain grass. e The Scottish farmer's sheep is just about as free as any domes- tic animal can be, for few of the pastures have fences, and it's a C "5, (Continued on Page 2) general purpose -strain grew roan. 'onably well but definitely Blower than - the top meat producing strains. (2) Then average weight at 12 weeks of all crossbreds test- ed, wee four and one-quarter min- es higher than the average of all purebreds tested'. Some crosses weighed no more than their heav- iest parent but others were con- siderably heavier than either par- ent (3) Birds of the general pur- pose strain which survived to 500 days of age produced more eggs than survivors of the meat strains. (4) One of the strains which had the highest survivor egg .produc- tion had the lowest egg produc- tion index to •500 days based on the average production of all birds housed. The low production index was due to high mortality bn the laying pens. (5) One pen of cross bred, the parents of which were only mediocre egg producers, pro- duced more eggs and had a lower mortality than any purebred strain tested. These results emphasize the im- portance of obtaining information on strains of crosses used for com- mercial egg or meat production. rhe ability to lay well and/or to e: row rapidly combined with high vitality and resistance to disease •re of primary. importance in the economical production of poultry products. OREN \ ALI. TYPO' OR CEMETERY Anq. .Ie11P- ie ' Exeter Phone 414 MEDICAL DR. M. W. STAPLETON Physlclan and Surgeon Phone 910 Seaforth If no answer, call 59 JOHN C. GODDARD, M.D. Physlclan and Surgeon Phone 110 Hensel) JOHN A. GORWILL, B.A., M.D. Physlclan and Surgeon Phones: Office 5-W; Res. 6-3 Seaforth SEAFORTH CLINIC Telephone 26 E. A. McMASTER, B.A., M.D. Internest Telephone 27 P. L. BRADY, M.D. Surgeon Telephone 55 C. ELLIOTT,. M.D. Telephone 26 EVENINGS: Tuesday, Thurada; ad Saturday only, 7-9 p.m. Appointments may be made. NOTICE! TOWN OF SEAFORTH PARKING BY ORDER OF POLICE To facilitate snow removal, NO PARKING on the Streets of this Municipality will -be allowed between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. This order will be strictly _enforced in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, Section 43, Subsection 9. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN , that the Municipality will not be responsible for any damages caused to parked vehicles as the result of snow removal operations. WALTON The January meeting of the Walton C.G.I.T. was held at the home of Mrs. Frank Kirk- by on Saturday. The meeting opened with the Purpose. The C.G.I.T. hymn was sung, fol- lowed by a sing -song led by Doris Johnston. An interesting topic was read. Hymn 285 was sung, followed by the call to order. The roll call was an- swered by 15 members. The minutes were read by Claire Hackwell. A treasurer's re- port was read by June Hack - well and seconded by Rose- marie Bolger. A skating party of the C.G. I.T. is to be held in Seaforth on January 21. The February meeting is to be held at Bol- ger's on February 12th. The meeting closed with "Taps." The January meeting of the W.A. of Walton United Church was held Thursday afternoon, with 18 present. The meeting opened with Mrs. Love in the chair, with the opening theme song. The secretary's report was read and approver, also thank -you note from Mrs. E. Hackwell. Treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Coutts, showing a very successful year. The renovating of the kitchen was a big project, and is now aljl completed, which is a cred- it to the church.. Cash on hand amounts to $128.93. Mr. Thomas installed the new officers for 1955. The an- nual rneeting is to be held in the near future with a pot -luck supper. Each organization is to give a number on the program. The meeting closed with prayer. USE A fiER ; / 3: ,\ �.r a See the Exclusive Features in Roya Portable As Low as 79.95 EASY I`FRMS Ask for your FREEI6py of "How To Type Your Way To Extra Money," at the i Y common experience for drivers to have to stop their cars and honk at a herd of sheep stand- ing or lying unattended in the middle of the road. The sheep ranchers in Scot- land use a system of nharking their animals that is perhaps ev- en better than the North Ameri- can system of branding cattle. They mark each sheep with a big patch of coloring across its back, just above the rump. Each owner has his own special color and thus can pick out his own sheep even from a considerable distance. Previously this color- ing was some kind of a tar com- pound which used to spoil the wool and consequently cut down the yield. But lately they have begun using a newly -developed coloring compound that will re- main as long as it is needed, but can be removed at the woollen mills. The crops in Scotland are pret- ty much the same as in all oth- er parts of the British Isles and Ireland, consisting of such it- ems as wheat, barley, turnips and potatoes. And of course the Scots also grow that grain spe- cialty of theirs—oats—which are not found in such quantity in other parts of the British Isles. Living standards on the av- erage Scottish farm don't seem as high as our own, yet the av- erage Scottish farmer seems to live comfortably enough, mak- ing use of modern methods and equipment to a considerable ex- tent. Scotland has a custom much the same as the one I learned about in Ireland and described in my last report, that Io" f -held-. ing a "fair day" or market day at regular intervals, so farmers can sell their livestock .and pro- duce direct to the public. c. One interesting thingl I found in. Scotland, though, was that the farmer gets generous subsi- dies whenever his produce fails to bring what the government considers a fair price. This is all done according to a grading system; and, for example, if grade B beef had a price set at, say, 25 cents a pound and the best the farmer could get on the open market was 21 cents, then he would receive another four cents a pound from the government, as a subsidy. At the same time, each far- mer is striving to improve the grade of his livestock and pro- duce, because if he can manage to get an "'A" grade, he is auto- matically guaranteed a higher fixed price than is being paid for grade "B". I'm no economist, so I can't venture an opinion as to how this system affects the economy as a whole, but it must certainly provide the farmer with a Bret- ,,, qty stable market situation. FIFTEEN DIFFERENT KINDS OF MONEY don't seem to bother Leading Airwoman Joyce Warrington, of Beaverdell, B.C., new on duty with the R.C.A.F's Air Division in Europe.' Like other Air Division personnel, LAW. Warrington is familiar with most of the types of currencies she is displaying. The bundle she is holding represents some of the many monetary unites used by Canadian armed force members in Europe during their every -day duty and leave travel. Included are U.S. Travellers' cheques, French francs, Belgian francs, Luxembourg francs, British Armed Forces Scrip, Australian shillings, Ger- man deutschmarks, Italian lira, U.S. dollars, Greek drachmas, Netherlands guilders, Bri- tish pounds, U.S. Military Payment certificates, Canadian dollars, and Spanish pesetas. LAW. Warrington, daughter of Mr: and Mrs. W. J. Warrington, of Beaverdell, B.C., has already been on duty in or travelled during leave in France, Germany, Switzerland, Den- mark, Sweden, Norway and Luxembourg. She plans to visit still more countries before she returns home after her overseas tour of duty. The Huron Expositor SEAFORTH — ONTARIO SKEOCH OFFICE SUPPLIES PHONE 611 — GODERICH Exclusive Distributor for Royal Standard and Electric Sales and Service - ROYAL World's Largest Manufacturers of Typewriters TO THE EDITOR: Clinton, Dec. 31. 1954. Editor, The Huron Expositor: Dear Sir: Below is the an- nual report of the Huron Coun- ty Industrial Promotion Board. I am pleased to report . to your, Council the few activities of the Huron County Industrial Promotion Board for its first year in operation. The organ- ization was formed early in 1954. Five towns, two villages and four townships contributed a total .of $660.00 toward the finances in the organizational year. The purpose and aims of the organization were established to foster, co-ordinate and direct the promotion of new and ex- isting industry in Huron Coun- ty. person who is appointed to avert The Board has endeavored to situations that would never oc- find ways and means to ac- cur if there were no diplomats." complish their aims. A small pamphlet was printed for an "Darling, you've made me the envelope stuffier and was dis- happiest man on earth!" tributed by their representative "Only on earth? The last at the Trade Fair held in To- man I was engaged to said he ronto and several local Trade was in his seventh heaven." Fairs. • Information has been ''Did Freda regret leaving the stage when she married?" "Not in the least. She feels she's still in the profession. Says marriage is just one scene after another." municipality to appoint two re- presentatives to the organiza- tion fur 1955. The Board has no concrete results at the present time, al- though one representative at the last meeting suggested that their town was presently deal- ing with a prospective industry which he feels first heard about their town through the small pamphlet that was distributed. Diligent work of the repres- entative is the -price of success and the Board desires success. Your continued support is solic- ited. Yours truly. L. D. HOLLAND, Secretary. "Dad, what is a diplomat?" "A diplomat, my boy, is a gathered for a County Bro- chure and generally the ground work laid for an active 1955. Five meetings were held dur- ing the year and at each of these meetings a majority of the eleven supporting munici- palities lent their efforts to further their board's aims. The following is a list of sup- porting municipalities and their contributions, and the year's disbursements are shown: Goderich $100.00 Exeter 100.00 Seaforth 100.00 Wingham 100.00 Clinton 100.00 Hensall 30.00 Blyth 30.00 Morris Twp. 25.00 West. Wawanosh 25.00 Usborne 25.00 Colborne 25.00 $660.00 Disbursements Exchange on cheque. ... $ 1.75 Printing and stationery . 24.15 A. A. Wilford, delegate. 100.00 Times -Advocate, printing 92.70 Secretary 35.00 Bank account, Dec. 31, 1954 406.40 $660.00 On December 14, the Board passed a motion requesting each OPTOMETRIST LEGAL A. W. SILLERY Barrister, Solicitor, Etc, phones; Office 173, Residence 785 SEAFORTH ONTARIO McCONNELL & HAYS Barristers, Solicitors, Eto. PATRICK D. McCONNELL H. GLENN HAYS, Q.C. County Crown Attorney SEAFORTH, ONT. Telephone 174, CHIROPRACTIC D. H. McINNES Chiropractic - Foot Correction COMMERCIAL HOTEL Monday, Thursday — 1 to 8 p.sttr JOHN E. LONGSTAFF Optometrist dyes Examined. Glasses Fitted. Phone 791 MAIN ST. SEAFORTH Office Hours: Daily, except Mon - jay, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CLINTON—Monday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (MeLaren's Studio). KITCHENER ASSEMBLY Kitchener will be the focal point of interest for about 20 delegates from the Clinton con- gregation of Jehovah's wit- nesses as they assemble with congregations from centres such as Goderich, Mitchell, El- mira, Galt and other Western Ontario centres for their semi- annual circuit assembly, Jan. 14-16, according to Harl Mc- Nally, R.R. 2, Seaforth. The assembly will convene in the Kitchener -Waterloo Colleg- iate auditorium for the three- day program of Bible discours- es, demonstrations and discus- sion of circuit progress. •" " INSURANCE ACCOUNTING RONALD. G. McCANN Public Accountant OLINTON ONTARIO Office: Phones: Royal Bank Office 561, Ree. 456 A. M. HARPER Chartered Accountant 65 South St. Telephone Goderich 343 Licensed Municipal Auditor. THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO'Y. HEAD OFFICE—SEAFORTH, Ont. OFFICERS: President - J. L. Malone, Seaforth Vice -Pres. - J. H. McEwing, Blyth Manager and Sec.-Treas. -. M. A Reid, Seaforth. DIRECTORS: E. J. Trewartha, Clinton; J. L. Malone, Seaforth; S. H. Whit' mote, Seaforth; Chris. Leonhardt Bornholm; Robert Archibald, Sea - forth; John H. McEwing, Blyth; William S. Alexander, Walton; Har- vey Fuller, Goderich; J. E. Pepper, Bruceffeld. AGENTS: William Leiper, Jr., Londesboro; J. F. Prueter, Brodhagen; Selwyn Baker, Brussels; Erie Munroe, Sea - forth. VETERINARY D. J. McKELVIE, D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeon HENSALL, ONT. - PHONE 60. TURNBULL & BRYANS VETERINARY CLINIC J. O. Turnbull, D.V.M. W. R. Bryan, D.V.M. Phone 105 Seaforth AUCTIONEERS JOSEPH L. RYAN Specialist in farm stock and im- plements and household effects. Satisfaction guaranteed. Licensed in Huron and Perth Counties. For particulars and open dates, write or phone JOSEPH L. RYAN. R. R. 1, Dublin. Phone 40 r 6, Dahlia. EDWARD W. ELLIOTT Licensed Auctioneer Correspondence promptly answer- ed. Immediate arrangements can be made for sale dates by phoning 455-J, Clinton. Charges moderate and satjafaction guaranteed. USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. HEAD OFFICE — EXETER, ONT President, William A. Hamilton, Cromarty; Vice -President, Martin Feeney. R.R. 2, Dublin. DIRECTORS—Harry Coates, Cen tralia; E. Clayton Colquhoun, R.R 1, Science Hill; Milton McCurdy, R.R. 1, Mitchell; Alex J. Rhode R.R. 2, Mitchell. AGENTS—Thos. G. Ballantyne R.R. 1, Woodham; Clayton Harris, Mltohell; Stanley Hocking, Mit- chell. SOLICITOR—W. C. Cochrane, Exeter. SECRETARY - TREASURER — Arthur Fraser, Exeter. ••: 0: • Time passes quickly and before we fully realize it another year has gone by. This Is particularly true in regards to subscriptions. We think we paid that subscrip- tion just a few weeks ago, whereas actually it was many months ago. So just to make sure you are up to date, will you please check the date on the label on your copy of The Huron Expositor. Yau cafltqo ALt' 0 UT If the date shown le earlier than January 15, 1955 then you are rn arrears. If this Is the case, your remittance would be appreciated. Either drop Into the Office or mail the amount to The Huron Expositor, Seaforth. Thanks a lot. PRINTING PROBLEM 41 The Huron Expositor SEAFORTH IF you Feel ALL'IN • These days most people work under pressure, worry more, sleep less. This strain on body and brain makes physical fitness easier to lose—harder to regain. Today's tense living, lowered resistance, overwork, worry—any of these may affect normal kidney action. When kidneys get out of order, excess acids and wastes remain in the system. Then backache, disturbed rent, that "tired -out" heavy - headed feeling often follow. That's the time to take Dodd's Kidney Pills. Dodd's stimulate the kidneys to normal action. 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