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t « 4 •>( l^hje ^kQl^ttim %himice. VOL. 57; XO. 20 WraxXESDAY. OCTOBER 20th. I'Av" \V H THURSTON & SON. Proprietort Terrible Hardships in West iold in Letter to Rev. Service The following letter was received by Kev. G. R. Service from his sis- ter, Mrs. R. J. Timmins of Kincaid, Sask., in which she gives some idea of conditions to be met there. "I would like to tell you a little a- bout conditions in our country. Last fall there was no moisture and the ground did not freeze before snow came, which was the first indication that there would be no crop this year. Still we thought it would rain. When the snow went away and there was lots of it, it left enough moisture to start the crop. It came up nicely but the weather got hot and by the 1st of June we knew our crop was doomed, and by the 15th of June the stock was turned into it, as they need cd feed and the crop was growing downward rather than up. Our first rain this year came on July 14th, with one shower a day for three or four days. The next was a good shower on August 1st, and we have had a few slight showers lately which don't amount to anything. People used to say, "This is a next year country" but it isn't that any more, for we have absolutely no hope for next year except the ground j» thoroughly soaked this fall before the freeze-up. Although this has been the windiest and dryest year in all our 7 failures. and 2 poor crops, yet the country does not look as badly as it did in 1931 when the fences were piled high with drift sand. The wind blew from every quarter and kept the sand pret- ty well spread around. Even now you may see a field over there that looks nice and green, but it is only small weeds which the stock will not oat that have sprung up since the rain. Those fields were sown last spring but were blown right down to hard pan. Other fields which should have been summer-fallowed have grown a huge Russian thistle and millions up- on millions of army worms have .rawled over them and have left them dead and black. As soon as tha feed for stock be- came scarce last spring we sold off all our sui<)lus cattle and pigs. The Government came around . and said how much stock they would supply feed for. They bought up all extra cattle, gave a good price for them; and are taking them to Camp Hughes to feed and fatten them before seR- ing. There have been a lot of sick cattle because of living on only Rus- sian thistle. Cattle can live on the thistle, but horses can't.- We were told to find pasture for all surplus horses and the government would ship them for us. Ours and a neigh- bor's were taken down to the south east corner of Saskatchewan. The Government has promised to supply feed for the horses kept at home; but the people have been asking â€" yes, begging for horse feed ever since the 1st of July and none has come yet; that is, no hay or fodder. We did get 15 bus. of oats and 10 bus. an- other time and 5 bus. of chick feed but that is all. We attended a ratepayers meeting last night and were told that the Gov- ernment is just beginning to buy hay and that none will be shipped till October. There are no oats in the elevators that could be bought even if we had the money. The Ratepayers' .\ssociation, the Municipal Council and other organizations have been sending resolutions to the Govern- ment asking for 100 per cent, increase in our grocery relief, but we heard at the meeting that they are just going to increase it 27 per cent, to cover the increase in the price of commodities plus a 2 per cent, educational tax that is placed on all goods except flour and sugar. I see by the papers that a great number of cars of vegetables and truit are being shipped out hei'e am. of course some will be shipped to our town as they have in times past and for which everyone was exceedingly grateful. The Government does not provide for our beds â€" they leave that to the good Samaritans in the east and they have done it most nobly. \o doubt after reading this tal» of woe, you will be asking, "Why don't they get out of there and move to an- other place. There are three reasons: 1st, The Government does not want to abandon this land yet. They say all we need is rain to grow a crop. 2nd, Even if the Government did pay transportation charges on a car of settlers' effects it would take more money than we have to move a family of seven and then get startetl else- where. And test, but not least, we do not want to take our children away from the high school. It is on a co-op- erative basis, the more families going, the less it costs. Last year it cost us $10 for tuition fees. They use the municipal hall for a school building. Each scholar provides his own desk and chair, and the teacher works for the Government grant. We have three children in high school." New C.P.R. Agent Mr. Einie Mitchell of Toriwto has r«>ceived the appointment of agent at Flesherton C. P. R. station and is ex- pected to report for duty this week end. Mr. Mitchell has been day op- erator at the West Toronto C. P. R. station for a number of years and al- together has over 20 years' service with the railroad. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell to our district. Seth Perkins sa.vs that even a per- son with little else to invest will find that courtesy yields large returns. Baptist Church Services Harvest Home Service will be hold in Rock Mills Baptist Church next Sunday, October 24th at 3 p.m. Special music will be provided and the Pastor will give an appropriate iir's- sage. Miss Dorothy Foster, pianist. Services in the Flesherton Baptist Church next Sunday at 11 a.m. !m<l 7 p.m. A cordial welcome for all. It may be cowardly to kick a mai when he is down, but it is sometimes necessary to get him up. Auction Sale 50 PERCHERON COLTS Wai be Offered for Sale at the Stock Yards, DUNDALK Sat., Oct. 23rd AT ONE O'CLOCK These Colts are Well Bred and in Good Condition TERMS MADK KNOWN DAY OF SALE FREE COLTS One Colt Given away to the Highest Bidder. One Colt Given away to Party Buying Greatest Number of Colts. |\lso Prize Given to Party Coming the Longest Distance Who Buys a Colt. Arrangements Will be made with Truckers here to Deliver Animals at Reasonable Rates. llFRB CORBETT, Clerk J. K. GIBSON, Prop. GEO DUNCAN Auctioneer. South Teachers Held Convention The 60th convention of the South Grey Teachers' Institute was held In the Baptist Church, Neustadt, on Thursday and Friday, October 7 and 8. with practically 100 per cent., of the teache^rs in attendance. The program was one of the best, due to the thoughtful foresight of the com- mittees, the co-operation of everyone who was asked to assist, the able guidance of Miss Faust who was acting as president, the kindly min- istrations of the people of Neustadt towards the comfort and entertain- ment of the teachers, and the solic- itude of the (ihurch officials, partic- ularly Rev. Mr. Zinz. The president's address on "Adult Education" gave all a fine insight into what is being done in this line in Denmark, and its results. "The New Course of Study for Grades I to VI" was discussed by Mr. Magee, bringing out the elasticity, breadth. adapaWlity and opportunities of the course in the hands of the able teacher. Rigid final promotions from grade to grade are taboo, and home- work of any formal type Is practic- ally abolished. Health is placed in the foremost position in point of value to the pupils, with English second. The supposedly all-import- ant subject of arithmetic is placed in quite a subordinate position, while music and art have been given the place they long ago deserved as very important subjects, not mere friUs Miss Irene Curtis, delegate to the O.E.A.. pre«ented a report of the an- nual Easter convention in Toronto that was a classic, and should stir the ambitions of every teacher and strive for a personal share, directly, in its benefits. This was followed up by a report of the wonderful progress and fu- ture plans of the O.E.A. and the On- tario Teachers' Council, presented by Mr. Trussler. field secretary of the O.E.A. .Manual training, according to the experience of Mr. Morris Matthews, is not only practicable but intensely valuable in a rural school. Closely related to this was the use of a sand-table In almost every subject and grade, as shown by Mr. Ross Smith. Miss Helen Heard, showed --ome time specimens of pupils' art in a rural s«hool. done by the spatter method, using an old tooth brush. This wsuld be slad news to many a floundering art student striving to master the use of the regulation paint brush. Mi-s Verlie Mervyn provided a de- lightful interlude by proving to all that she might indeed be the best public school reader In South Grey. This rural school puwl read selec- tions from the new readers with such vigorous, sympathetic, intelli- gent abandon that her hearers were as highly pleased as she herself surely enjoyed the incidents she pic- tured. The problem of fifth classes in r\iral schools was discussed by var- ious teachers, with experience in the work, and the concemsus of opinion seemed to be that, while there was a very real need for such. It was al- most impossible to do it all satisfac- torily, and at the same time handle the work of the eight grades holov it. Some better plan must soon be evolved to meet the needs of the rural boys and girls for training be- yond the Entrance, who deserve it as much as their town cousins, and yet find attendance at high schools almost impossible The pupils of Netistadt public school, uuder the leadership of Mr. ZInz. sang a number of German songs, which entertained the teach- ers quite perceptibly, even though In most cases the words were in an unknown toague. "O Canada" in German was a particular treat. .\ number of "Hints for School management" we>re contributed by various teachers from both graded and ungraded schools, all of which were very welcome. The tone of most of them showed that the old discipline of the rod has been in the main superseded by the new stress- ing of s.vmpathy. co-operation, un- derstanding and kindness. Miss Annie McPh'ide made many of her fellow teachers wish they were only now starting out to "the little old red school-house" instead of having to look back to It. To have the opportunity of enjoying a hot lunch as managed by herself and her pupils, rather than being allowed to Car of Vegetables Needed For West There met in Flesherton United Church School Room on Monday night last, the Ministers and interested men from Priceville, Maxwell, Eugenia, Rock Mills and Flesherton to lay plans for shipping a car of vegetables to the West. Rev. G. R Ser\'ice was aupointed Chairman and Mr. Ken. Stewart, Sec.-Treas. After a good discussion the following were decided upon. 1. The area to be canvassed to com- prise, from Priceville east and north. Ceylon and adjoining territory, Flesh- erton north to Orange Valley and south to the Proton road, including the back line. The areas around the following centres. Rock Mills, Mt. Zion. Wareham. Maxwell. Eugenia and Feversham. 2. The following will be very ac- ceptable, potatoes, turnins, carrots, beets, cabbage, parsnips, pumpkins. I citron, squash, apples, canned fruit. I honey and cash. ' 3. The date of shipping will be on Thursday and Friday. October 28 and 29 from Flesherton Station. 4. .\11 vegetables are to be in bags ready for shipping. Parts of bags of small vegetables can be put together into full bags at the car. If you cannot give a full bag of carrots, beets, parsnips, etc. give a part. No contribution will be too small. 5. Trucks will be available to bring in the vegetables from the followinir centres: Feversham. Maxwell, Ware- ham shed. Rock Mills. Eugenia sheii. J. T. Best's bam. Milton Bannon's bam. Ed. Loucks' bam. The rest are asked to bring theirs direct to the station. We suggest that two or three farmers go together in one load. Please bring your contributions in. in the forenoon of Thursday. October 28 to the above places. fi. It takes 700 bags to fill a car and that means that we will need th* co-operation of every last person to make this a reality. Trip to Royal Fair ; Artemesia Council CARROTHKRS â€" KOSS Many Grey County farmers have never attended the Royal Winter Fair. The chief reasons given are that it is too far to motor; too confusing to drive in the city or that they do not know the city well enough. In or- der to make it easier for Grey County farmers, the Department of Agricul- ture, Markdale. propose to take charge of a tour to the Royal, if suf- ficient farmers desire to go to that Fair. It is held from November 16th to November 24th. The tour will oc- cupy two days within the above dates. Xo details have been worked out as yet. These are unnecessary until it is ascertained how many farmers would like to make the trip. 1. Buses will be used, if they can be secured at a specially reasomible rate. 2. The trip will last two days â€" leaving one morning, so as to arrivi- in Toronto at noon and returning from Toronto about .5 p.m. the next day. 3. The Royal Winter Fair will be visited during the first afternoon, re- maining for the evening's entertain- ment. 4. The next forenoon will be given over to visiting Industrial Plants and the Royal Winter Fair again in the afternoon. This is subject to chanij< .1. Night accommodation will be pro- vided at some hotel, the rates to be announced later. 6. Ladies will be providiii for, but ; notice of their coming must be re- ceived before November 1st. so that! special entertainment can be provided I for them. ! 7. Total cost should n'>t exceci! $7.00 j 8. Farmers wishing to attend should ' indicate such desire at an early date. I preferably before October 27th. so j that those in charge may be enabled to make somv arrangements. .\!; going must apply before Novembei 7th. Details and program will bt annoum-i^i rjurinir the week of Nov- ember 1st. : T Stewart Cooper, ' Department of .Xgricurure. Maiki!a!e. Ontario. .\ pretty autumn wedding was solemnized Monday afternoon at tht- home of the bride's parents, whei. Mamie Irene Ross, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Ross, of 327 Rec- tory street, was united in marriage tn Borden E. Carrothers. of Flesherton. Ont., only son of Mr. and .Mrs. W. Carrothers of Dreaney avenue. Lor. don. Rev. P. P. W. Zeiman perform- ed the ceremony. The bride, whi was given in marriage by her father was becomingly gowned in floor- length white satin with lace trim- mings and a halo of white satin anr orange blossoms. She carried a bou- tiuet of Carmelita roses with heather and showers of lily of the valley. Mrs Syd Read, who attended the bride wor« a floor-length gown of dubonnet velvet with hat to match and gold sandals. She carried a bouquet of Johanna Hill ro.ses. Miss E. J. Beat tie, of Ingersoll, played the \ved«iing [jnarch and Ted George played "I Love 1 You Truly'' on hi* Hawaiian guitar. I Syd Read was groomsman and Mis^ I Peggy Meadows was dovv attendant. I The guests at th« reception were re- ceived by Mrs. David Ross, mother oi the bride, wearing blue velvet with a shoulderette of butterfly roses, ani' .Mrs. Carrothers. niother of the groi^n who chose plum velvet with a should- 1 erette of Nancy roses. The reception was at th> Glen .Allen Villa, where r ivedding dinner was served. The couple left for Cleveland and Ne\i York, the bride wearing Copenhagen blue with nav\- accessories. Out-of- town guests were presunt from To- ronts, Sarnia. .Ailsa Craig and Clevc land. I "bolt" a cold, and often poor one as it old. is one evidence of the great strides being made to educate chil- dren of the present, not only in the three R's. but aUo in the essentials of social living anj good health. Xext year's convention It to be at Dundalk under the following offlc- e^rs: honorary presidents. G. E. Pent- land and J. A. Graham: president. Miss Dell Scott: vice-president. Mr. E. A. Ruttle: secretary-treasurer. Mr. J. .\. Magee; delegates to O.B. A.. Miss M. Faust and Mr. R. Brown; auditors. Mr. .\. 0. Collins and Miss E. SIppell: resolutions com- cittee, Messrs. R. Christie and M. Matthews. Misses E. Harding, I. Klages. F. Eagles. The council of the Township of Artemesia met at the Council Cham- bers, Flesherton on the 12th day of October 1937, there were present, the Reeve and Councillors Pur\Ts, Stin- son and Hostrawser. the Reeve Pre- siding. The minutes of last meeting wera read and on motion adopted. Claims for sheep killed by dogs: from Richard Clark, one sheep valued by John Campbell at $7.00, from Wal- ter Aldcorn, sheep valued by James Oliver at $7.00. and Alvin McKenzie, sheep valued by A. Blackburn at $8, and from J. Stewart, one sheep valued by R. Piper at; S6.00, also one dollar per sheep each to valuers. A depu- tation from Melancthon Council wait- ed on the Council in reference to the Levi .\llan drain, and W. S. Hunter, chairman of the County education Committee and J. C. Mercer, County- Treasurer waited upon the Coimcil regarding County rate for 1937. By-law No. 988, to amend By-law 986. levying rates for 1937 was intro- duced and passed, and By-law 987 to appoint deputy returning officers was introduced and laid over to next meet- ing for third reading. Stinson â€" Hostrawser, That Robert Purvis be paid thirty dollars balance on bi-idge timber. Carried. Purvi.s â€" Stinson. That the premium of S22.50 on Collector's Bond be paid, '"arried. Stinson â€" Pun-is. That the following gravel accounts be paid: Harrj- Fish- er $52.00: Herb Grummett $;59.00; Mrs. Doupe S13.80: W. Kaitting $2.70. Carried. Stinson â€" Purvis. That the follow- ing pay li:its be passed and paid viz, Div. I. $6.75; Div. 3. $780.30: Div. 4. $15.25: Div. 5, $12.25. Carried. Hostra'.vser â€" Pui-vis. That the Reeve. Treasurer. Clerk and Mr. Stin- son be a committee to meet commit- tee from Melancthon Council in re- gard to the Levi .\llan drain matter. Carried. The Council adjourned to meet a- gain on the 15th day of November next. PROTON STATlOiN CLOTHING FOR WEST Hev. Mr. Barnard of Emmanuel College, conducted the services on the iiotou ciiarge very acceptably last Sunday. .Mr. Samuel Shearson is at presen; ill in OrangeviUe hospital. We hop. he will soon recover. -Mr. Jack .\eilson has returned from Toronto General Hospital. We are sorry to report he is still not verv well. .Vliss Gertrude Irish has returned from Owen Sound Hospital and is re covenng. Visitors with Mi.ss Irl>,, and her parents over the w«ek eiui were Mr. and Mrs. Herman Robinson and son Robert. Mrs. James VVylie. Miss -Mabel Irish and Mr. John Irish, all of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. James Oliver. Mr. Thos. Currie of the Old Durham Road, and Mr. Robt. Vause and daughters were Sunday guests of Mrs. Vause. Mr. Robert Bradley and daughter. Miss Ina Bradley, of Berkeley were visitors at Dever Bros, on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. H. Kalesky and fam- ily from Weyburn. Sask.. are the new tenants on the Binnie farm nonh jM' Proton Station. We hope they will enjoy their home in this Uvalitv. Two bales of clothing were packed u'^d shipped to Rev. R. J. McDonald, Rigina. Chairman National Relief Couunittee for distribution. There was ;">20 lbs. of warm clothing which included 14 quilts and blankets. The Committee wish to thank all who so generously donated. S'^ed Rev. F Ashton Kev. Q. K. Service It is because there are so ma»y fools in the world that the wise man gets lui occasional break. Tijho cost of living is steadily mounting .iccording to official fig ures. TJbu trouble is too that most of the consumers are caught withoo' a parachute as the upward move- ment continues. Funeral of D. McKtIlop The funeral of the late Dougald McKillop, who passed aw-ay sudden- ly on Monday of last week, was held on Thursday afternoon, October i4th. Sei"vice was held at his late residence conducted by Rev. F. Ashton. who ateo presided at the committal ceremonies at the cemetery. He brought a most comforting message to the bereaved family. Thl' palllH'arers were: Messrs. G. B. Welton. C. X. Richardson. O. W. Phil- lips. J. 0. Dariravel. G. A. McTavish and G. .\. Bi-ackenbury. Those from a distance who attend- ed the funeral were: Mrs. Cheroott and two .sons. Myler and .A.rgyle and .Mrs. Robbins of Wallaceburg, Miss Luella Carr. Mrs. B. Mobbs and -Mr. R. Scott of Toronto and Mr. Emerson Thomson of Sauk Ste. Marie. The latter will remain with his grand- mother until spring. tHK Fl'NBR.iL CR.U>BL A dicnUied. personal (uneral mttIcc. ATallabie In all Mrti t Toronto and suburbs at prices to nilt the tncome of trtrj family. ?Bates Sc itlabborfes IBurial €o. :'OR.'*KRLY BATES BrRI.^L OO FVed Maddocks Richard .\Iaddocks, Mgr. â- I.4344-J4S* 124 AVENUK ^OAM if ONK BLOCK SOVrTH OF DAVKNPORT ROAD