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THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1938 NEWS AND FOR T Annual 'Conventions Ontario Plowmen's Association-- Feb. 1, King Edward Hotel, Toronto. Ontario [Field Crop rand [Seed Growers' --Feb. 2, King Edward Hc- tel, Toronto. Class "B" Fairs Association--~Feb. 2, King Edward Hotel, Toronto, 2 P-m. Ontario Agricultural Societies -- Feb. 3, King Edward Hotel, Toronto, and Feb. 4. : 3 Seed Display--Feb. 1 to 4, Edward Hotel, Toronto. Ontario Cheese Producers! Asso- «iation--February 16-17, Peterboro. Ontario Herticultural Association, Toronto--Feb. 17-18. PRICES COMPARED An interesting comparison of prices is that of the prevailing price | 50 years ago and the prevailing price | today, for farm produce in Renfrew County. Fifty years ago, prices] were as follows: Wheat 80-90c bus. | peas H9c, oats 35-36¢, butter 12-20c¢| eggs 17-20c doz, potatoes 150-602 bu. | hay $9-$10 ton, turkeys 8-9c lb, | geese and chickens 5-6¢. Prices pre- vailing this year during the holiday | season were: Wheat $1.00-81.25, | peas 1$2.00- 2.25, oats 5b-60c, butter | 34-36¢, egos 25-35c, potatoes 50-60c, 'hay $8-811 tom, turkeys 20-25, geese 17¢, chickens 18-25. | THE HAY MARKET Eastern, Northern.and Central Ontario DEMAND: Movement is still quiet | in Eastern and Central 'Ontarip ard | "active in Northern Ontario. SUPPLY: Large * quantities are | available in Eastern and Central On- tario, but in Northern: Ontario, sup-| ply is small. : PRICES: Belleville, at barn, No.l! 2 timothy $6 to 188.00 per ton; No. 2! timothy and clover mixed [$6 to $8 straw $4 to $5. Brockville, at car ov warehouse, No. 2 timothy $6 to $8; | straw $4. Lower Valley at: car No. 2 timothy, $5.50 to $7. Northern On- | tario and Northwestern Quebec, at | car, light clover mixed [$15 to $17; | grass hay $15, dairy or clover hay| $15 to $16, alfalfa $17, straw $7 per | ton. King Southwestern Ontario DEMAND: Hay is in "air demand | and there is some mrospect for ex- porting second cut alfalfa hay to tha | United States ; ' SUPPLY: About 85 per cent of the erop is still in farmers' hands. | Timothy No. 1, timothy. mixtures and alfalfa are much 'above require- ments in most districts. PRICES: Timothy No. ton; timothy No. 8, 87; mixed 2 $8 per hay cut $10 to $11, 'wheat straw 35 per ton. J ONTARIO SEED GRAIN After a careful survey of the seed situation for thi spring of41938, the Department finds there are suffi- cieri oats and barley in the province | to look after the-seed requirements. This is dependent on every farmer taking immediate steps to have the! INFORMATION (Furnished by the Ontario Department of Agriculture) { dance of green | must be supplied by some | monly used for HE BUSY FARMER best of his grain cleaned and zet aside for his seed. Many appear to | think that because their grain this vear is off color and a little under standard in weight that it will not make suitable seed, but tests al- ready made show that when this off colored and underweight grain has been thoroguhly cleaned mp to a 50 per cent cut in some instances, good seed was secured which germinoted as high as 90 per cent, If this work ig 'done now. the cleaned out grain can be used for feed. By following out some such policy| there will be no great shortage eof seed next spring. Many - farmers | have a fanning mill of some Jes- | cription, which 'with a little 1epair| and 'an extra sereen or two, will clean grains. The correct screens, of course, are important, and should any farmer be in doubt, the Depart- | ment will be glad to furnish this in- | formation on request. Where far- mers live within driving and trock- | ing - distance of power cleaning | plants that have scourers land carter | disc machines, it will pay them to | have their cleaning done at one of | these plants. What is most important is that the farmers start now so that the cleaning and germinatin can be done properly,- 'and "not leave it until a | spring rush develops, Germination | tests will indicate the suitability of | seed. Green Feed for Poultry At all times of the year ian abun-| feed is eysential to. the health of the poultry flock." Tn summer it may be provided by free | range 'on 'the farm, fout in 'winter it] form of stored feed. Roots, cabbage, sprouc- ed oats, and alfalfa hay are com- | winter feeding. | Probably alfalfa is the most valu- gble element in 'the 'winter pouliry | ration, and if the. following precau- | tion is taken in feeding : it: may be | used in unlimited quantity. For several years it has been the practice at the 'Experimental Sta- tion at Harrow to chop fine the | young alfalfa shoots - for the baby | chicks and to use cut alfalfa hay as | the sole means of supplying the ne- | cessary. roughage and greens for | winter egg production. A wood grade | of second or third cutting. hay is run through a"cutting box in about half-| inch lengths, steeped for 'twenty-| four hours by entirely covering with cold water, strained, and fed i shallow tubs. [For the best results it is fed immediately after the early morning grain and again late in the afternoon. Old stalks left should be thrown out where the birds cannot reach them or fthey may be the cause of crop trouble? Fair results may be had by feed- ing good alfalfa leaf dry ' but the experience , at this Station is that] the steeped cut hay is better appre-| ciated by the [birds on account of its easy digestibility and because it is more palatable. BOOKS THAT MATTER A Weekly Feature Furnished by the Assoc'n. of Canadian Bookmen and the Weekly Newspapers' Assoc'n. THESE DICTATORS AND OUR EMPIRE By Claris Edwin Silcox I Speak of Germany: by Norman Hillson. (Toronto: Mussons). Price, $3.50. I Know These Dictators: by G. Ward Price. (Toronto: Oxford Press). Price, $2.75. We have heard much of the Rome-| Berlin axis and much of the Paris- Moscow axis. Sometimes we have wondered just where London care in. Since Italy and Germany are now both of the League of Nations or on their way out, and since Bri- tain, France and Russia still render lip-service to Geneva, London is for the time being in the Paris-Moscow axis, but the Rothermere press and the Anglo-German fellowship are leaving no stone unturned to create a Berlin-London axis. Their pro- paganda favours the jettison of the League of Nations, the return to a system of alliances based on na- tional interests, the safeguarding of the lines of empire by an agreement whereby Germany will be given a free hand in Eastern Europe if she will leave us alone on the high seas, and a recognition of Realpolitik as opposed to Wilsonian idealism. This may or may not be the best policy, but to convince Britain democratic as she is, that it is, will tax the Ro- thermere resources to the limit. It also means that the people of the United Kingdom must forsake France and Russia and throw in their lot with {ihe dictators, and if Britain does this, what will the Do~ minions say? I Speak of Germany As Mr. Hillson's book bears the sub-title "A Plea for Anglo-German Friendship" he does not disguise his 'partisan approach to the whole mat- ter, although--and perhaps this is typically English -- he completely ignores what the Dominions may think about his scheme. He mini- mizes the importance of such prob- lems as Hitler's cruel treatment of the Jews and seems quite unfamiliar with the more subtle factors in the opposition - of both Catholic and Evangelical churches to the Hitler regime. In general, he admires everything that Hitler's government has done and compares their achievements with the meagre ef- forts of the United Kingdom to act with equal effectiveness. Undoubtedly, the Hitler regime, like the Communist regime in Rus- points and to study its success dis- passionately. We can therefore learn a great deal in this book if we read it critically and not be carried away by the author's "The Total State" in which he attri- butes the resurrection of Germany | to the "combination of economic methods with social service." In Canada, our governments vacillate between economic methods of creat- ing wealth and alleged social ser- vice methods of dissipating wealth, and it often seems that more abien- tion is devoted to wealth-dissipation than to wealth-creation. Only as we see the problem of relief in relation to the question of wealth-creation and take steps to safeguard the wealth already accumulated and to circumvent horrible losses in the future through forest-fires, land- erosion, etc., will we be able to ap- proximate under our system of free- dom what the dictatorial regimes have apparently succeeded in doing at the price of freedom. Mr. Hillson is obviously and bit- terly anti-French, and if a Berlin- London axis is to be prevented, the Paris government will do well to encourage a little more understand- ing of British problems among the French people, for there is some truth in the author's statement that "whenever the British government begins to think of the British people at the expense of the French, the French press rises in fury and ac- cuses us of the basest treachery." Certainly, the main purpose of the ( British government is not to protect France, and if France does not learn to understand that fact, she may force Britain directly into the arms of Germany. In this connection, it must be remembered that Britons have perhaps more in common with Germans than with the French, al- though, on the other hand, France and Britain, geing both "imperial" powers, may inevitably be bound more closely together against the encroachments of "hungry" nations. I Know These Dictators G. Ward Price is a special corres- | pondent of the LONDON DAILY MAIL and a loyal devotee of the Rothermere press. (He knows and admires both Hitler and 'Mussolini. The best thing about the book is that it is corrective of the thesis that these dictators are megalo- maniacs, egoists and fanatics. In- deed, he finds them intensely gentle, sia, has worked some miracles, and we need to understand its good amiable and human. Much in the lives of these two men is compar- prejudices. | Perhaps, the best chapter is that on | born in relative its bitterness; able. Both were poverty and knew both served in the war; both were wounded on active service; both served terms in prison for political | offences; both love music; both are | orators and know how to sway huge crowds to frantic devotion when im- passioned, even theatrical, appeal; both are adored by their subjects; both are practically total-abstaiuers, Mussolini limiting his indulgence mn wine to state-dinners when bore- some speeches have to be offset some way; both are non-smokers and Hitler canmot abide the smell of 'tobacco; both are frugal in their meals, Mussolini sipping only a glass of milk for breakfast and ab- staining from both tea and = coffee both are thoroughly consistent with | their own avowed principles. To be | sure, there are some differences as well. Hitler is a dreamy, mystical, cannot refer to some of his early struggles without tears coming to hs: eyes; Mussolini on the contrary, is a true Latin with flashing, twink- ling eves and a dash of saving cyni- cism, less mystical and more coldly and ruthlessly logical. The one is the more subjective: the "other the more objective. Both, however, be- true German-- intuitive--who assassination. They expect to die in their beds. ; What is more important--hboth have challenged democracy and done away with the crudities of the mulii- party system which 'is the bane of democracy. Mr. Ward Price, how- ever, sneers openly at the futilities of democracy. and quotes [Lloyd George: "the dictators act, while the democratic leaders fumble"; 'again, "the difference 'between Germany and the democratic countries is like that between a professional and an amateur football 'side. The amateurs can please themselves; but the pro- fessionals have the satisfaction of playing better football. Again, to use the words of Mussolini "fascism has abolished the ' game of Parlia- mentary chess; it has simplifed the taxation system and reduced the de-. ficit - to measurable . proportions." While Mr. Ward Price is glad that democratic Britain allows the Roth- ermere press to speak its mind free- ly in praise of dictators, he :appsars to favour the subservience of the press to governmental poiley in- stead of the practice of democratic | countres where a large part of the press has moved in the opposite di- rection. Instead of putting national movements. first, 'its: outlook on public affairs is dominated by a set of vague and visionary principles." Mr. Aberhart might approve: Mr. Ward Price gives much more space to Hitler than to Mussolini ané this is probably due to the larger amount of material available in Hit- ler's autobiography and also because his primary concern is with Anglo- German friendship which, he says, "is the key to' the FEuropean situ- ation." Due to the cvaporation: of a con- siderable quantity of moisture through: the eggshell, an tgg actual- ly weighs more when freshly laid than it does immediately before the chick hatches. | group : | ] | Group No. 1 under convenership cf lieve in their stars and do not fear) ~~ METCALFE The Ladies' Guild of Holy Trinity Ciurch held its January meeting at the home of the president, Mis. S. H. Bishop, with an attendance of seventeen. The rector, Rev. H. A. Irwin led in the ovening exercises, after which Mrs. Bishop took charge of - the meeting, with Mrs. F. R. Stanley as secretary. A letter of New Year's greetings and good wishes from a frrmer member; Mrs. Jas. L. Rolston, of Ottawa, was read, and appreciaticn for this kindly remembrance was expressed by the members. A sche- dule of the meetings for 1933 was presented by the committee com- prised of Mrs. Jas. Woods, Mrs. F. Dowser, and Mrs. E. H. Rolston, and met with the approval of those pres- ent. Sidney Irwin - kindly: ofrered to care for the altar during the year and the rector, Rev. H. A. Irwin on behalf of .the Advisory Board of Holy Trinity Church, expressed ap- preciation to the members of the Guild for co-operation and assistance received during the past year. It was decided to carry on in the section during 1938, and Mrs. W, J. Fisher, offered to be re- sponsible for an entertainment dur- ing the month of January. Rev. H. A. Irwin closed the meeting with prayer after which a social hour was enjoyed. refreshments being served by the hostess assisted by 'Mrs. E. H. Rolston. ¥ The annual meeting of Matcalfe Agricultural Society was held Friday afternoon in the Township Hall with the president, J. E. Woods in the chair, and J. Eldon Craig as -secre- tary. Reports for the vear were en- couraging, in spite of the fact that Metcalfe Fall Fair had been cancel- led." Buildings were altered, stand enlarged and painted and the entrance to the grounds had been' greatly improved. The treasurer W. J. W. Woods presented the fin. ancial statements showing an outlay 'during the year of over $1300, with a creditable balance on hand. The president expressed his: ap-. preciation for continued" 'inter: and co-operation: from the Board and a period of 'silence was observed as a .tribute' to. the memorv of the late -Wm. J. ; the Board of Directors short time ago. It was agreed to enter Field crop competitions in corn and potatoes again this year, and also to sponsor the Boys® 'Calf 'Club. rangements' concerning the - County Plowing Match were made as it is expected this event will be held in this locality in the Fall. Delegates appointed to attend the Convention of the Ontario Fairs ssociation held in Toronto on Feb. 3--4 are J. E. Woods, Nat Gooding, Chas. J. hakedd vias. , who died a T ORUGCGISTS 35¢ » 60¢ + Jrand- Casserly, a: member of! Tentative ar-. Gillissie, Milford Whiteside. The report of the nominating com- mittee was approved and the slate of officers for 1938 'is:--President, John E. Woods; 1st Vice-Pres., F. R Stanley; 2nd Vice+Pres., Jas. D. Ca- meron; secretary, J. E. Craig; {reas. W. J. W. Woods. Directors--Miss Jessie Cameron, Miss Ida McLaurin. Mrs. F. R. Stan- ley, Mrs. J. H. Craig, Mrs. M. Whiteside, H A. Woods, Jas. D. Ca- meron, Milford Whiteside, Joha F. Ralph, Jas. McConnell, Harry C. La- timer, Harold C. Graham, Wacler R Stanley, Wm. R. Loney, Nat Good- ing, A. C. Blair, Chas. J. Gillespie, Harry Craig, J. A. Waddell, Arthur M. Cameron, Wm. Dow, Edgar Crate, John Hughes, Robin Camg- ell. Dates for the 1938 fair ware set at September 13--14, subject io ap- proval of the Association of Fairs. The annual meeting of the con- gregation of the United Church was held on Friday evening, with the pastor, Rev. H. A. Bunt presiding. Mr. R. A. F. Blair was secretary for the meeting. Reports from the various depart- ments were given by the following: W.M.S., 'Mrs. A. H. Secrivens; W A., Mrs. E. McGirr; Sunday School, Mrs. R. A. F. Blair; Mission Band, Isabel Blair; General Church report A. J. Scrivens and report from the Session by Rev. H. A. Bunt. The resignation of W J. W. Woods was accepted after forty years' ser- vice as superintendent of the Sun- day School and on behalf of the people of the church he was present- ed with a silver mounted cane, en- graved with- name and date, and a letter. of appreciation signed by all those present. : One minutes' silence was observed as a tribute. to those who had died during. .the .year, and Mr. Russell Blair, on behalf of the Board of Stewards. announced that in appre- ciation of the bequest received from the late Daniel Cameron, and as a tribute to his long years of service, a tablet would be placed in the church Election of ofificers followed with the result-- SESSTON:--Albert Blair, R. A. F. Blair, : W.. H.. Carson, Harry Cooper, ».. Henderson, H: A. Hughes, A. F. McGirr, Robt. N. Woods, W. J. 'W. Woods. TRUSTEES--A. C. Blair. Dr. J. C. Byers, S. Henderson, John Hughes, Wm. R. Morrison. STEWARDS--A. C. Blair, R. A. F. Blair, Dr: J. C. Byers, A B. Ca- meron, A F McGirr, A J Scrivens, J E Woods, J A Waddell. CEMETERY COMMITTEE--AI- bert Blair, R. A. F. Blair, W. H. Carson, J E Craig, Harry Cooper. Church Treasurer -- Miss Jessie Cameron. Organists--Mrs. W. J. W. Mrs. R A F Blair 'Choir Director--Mrs J H Caskey Bible Class Teacher--J H. Caskey W.M.S.--Mrs. D J. Kidney. Pres Mrs. A H Scrivens, Sec'y. W.A. -- Pres. Mrs. Lottie Dow: Sec. Mrs. C E L Morrow Y.P.U.--Pres. John E Boland; Sec Miss Laura Conlin Mission Band -- Leaders, Mrs. W Totten, Mrs. R A F Blair Woods, The ancient Aztec Indians of Cen- tral America were well acquainted appointed | EDWARDS Mrs. Gilbert Stoodley and son Keith of Vernon spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Patterson. Evelyn Paladeau is confined to the house with the grippe. We hope for a speedy recovery. Mrs. G. Stoodley called on Mrs. Tomalty, Mrs. Wyman and Mrs. Christie while in this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wyman spent Thursday evening of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Tomalty. Mr. and Mrs. S.' J. Preston cele | brated their twenty-fifty wedding anniversary on Friday evening hy (having an old time dance. Despite | the cold weather, a good crowd at tended and everybody reports a good time. Herman Tierney was unsuccessful in breaking the roads with his truck. Good thing the "old reliable" horse wag handy. Mrs. 'A. C.. Patterson entertained about twenty guests on Saturday eve ning in honor of her daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Stoodley of Vernon. The first I prize was won by Adam Wyman and Dalton Long received the booby prize. Hazel Waddell is spending a few days with Alva Patterson. B. A. Campbell is spending week-end at his home here. We regret to report that Mrs. W. Harrison is in very poor health. | Miss Christena Ladouceour is stays ing with. Mrs. B. A. Campbell for a while. Donald Campbell spent with John Patterson. GOLDEN VALLEY Mr. Bernard Last is hauling logs for the Carkner Bros. who are cut= ting wood in D. Kennedy's bush. Mr. Arthur Foulkard, of Vernon, is working for Stewart Hill, Mr. Berton Waddell is spending & few: days with: Mr. R. L. McAndrew. Mr: and Mrs. Gilbert 'Anderson and family, of: York's Corner, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Me= Diarmid on Saturday evening. Miss Mabel Porteous spent day at her home. : Mrs.J. Thomas and Miss Jessig McAndrew attended the classy cf Health and Home Nursing Course which was held in: Vernon last weelg by 'the Women's Institute. Mise Alexander of the Dept. was the in~ struetor in charge. Mrs. R. L. McAndrew and childs ren are spending a few days in the city. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cowan and family spent Friday evening wit Mr. and Mrs. E. T. 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