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A fourâ€"ceat decline in the price of butter _ which . featured . Waterioo market, Saturday, is said by dealere to be only the start of the decrease. One produce vendor expressed the belief that butter would go as low as 25c within a few weeks, due, he said, to an influx of New Zealand butter into Canada. Eggzs also noticeably down, were slow selling, following the remarkâ€" able run over the Easter weekâ€"ond. Prices ranged from 20 to 25¢ for best graded eggs. Large quantities of fresh green onions and dandelions were pur chased. Prices al the various stalls were Meatsâ€"Fresh pork saunage, 38¢; smoked pork sausage 29c; beet ribe 12 to 15¢; ham 22c; pork 18¢; lfver 17¢c; lard 16 and head cheese 18c. Produceâ€"Ezgs. graded. 20, 31, 23 and 25¢ per dozen; butter 33 and 34c a pound; broiler chickens 34c; cheese 32, 24 and 27c. Applesâ€"Mcintosh, $1.75 a bushel; Northern 8pys, $1.76; Greenings, $1.20; Golden ‘Russets, 95¢. Grade A large .._.... 19 to 0@ Grade A, medium ..._.. 17 _ to 00 Grade B .._._......... 16 to 0@ Grade C ... 15 to 00 Dealers are quoted on graded eggs, cases free: Grade A, large ... 21% to 00 Grade A, medium ... 20% to 00 Pullets .....l.cl........~... 19% to 00 Grade B ... 19 _ to 00 Grade C .......=ocs 18 to 06 Selling Prices to Retail Trade Vegotableaâ€"Caulifower 16 and 20c a head; red cabbage 5c a head; letâ€" tuce 5 and 10c a bunch; carrots, beets and parsnips 16c for six quarts; rhuâ€" barb, 3 bunches for 15c; potatoes §#¢ Grade A, Grade B Grade C Buying Prices: Dealers are quoting producers for ungraded eggs delivered cases re turned : Sring Broilersâ€" 1 to 114 The. ... 114 to 2 Ybs. ... 2 to 214 Ibs. .. 2 2% to 3 Ths Over 3 Tbs. . Fatted Hensâ€" Over 5 Ybe. ... 4 to 5 Ybs. ... 312 to 4 Tbe. ... 3 to 3% Tbs. ... TORONTO LIVESTOCK RECEIPTS TORONTO. â€" Livestock receipts during the weekâ€"ond, as reported by ‘Toronto branch, Dominion Livestock Bureau, were: Calfl® ... sosltncmanticans 2906 CBIVES | .....l..llcucuuuccuses 149 HORS ... coomemnenenccmcs A,010 Sheep and lambs ... 155 TORONTO.â€"Following are Saturâ€" day‘s closing quotations on local grain transactions for car lots, prices on basis c.Lf. bay ports: Manitoba wheatâ€"No. 1 Northern, $1.39%5; No. 2 Northern, $1.32%; No. 3 Northern, $1.21%; No. 4 Northern, $111%. Ontario grain, approximate prices traok shipping pointâ€"Wheat, 86c to S8c; oats, 40 to 42c¢; barley, 54 to 56c; corn, 70 to T2c! tye, 60 to 62¢; malting barley, 62 to 64c; milling aats, 40 to 4%c. District Markets â€" Want Ads Western oatsâ€"No. 2 JC.W., 55%e¢; No. 3 C.W., 51%4c¢; No. 1 feed, 49%e. Manitoba barieyâ€"No. 3 C.W., 68¢; No. 1 feed screonings, $24 per ton. South African corn, 90c, track, Montreal. At Waterloo Mart Poultry and Eggs Prices paid to country shippers: Dressed Milk Grain Quotations y, April 26, 1988 large .......\«_â€" mediam ... POULTRY Sel. 14 14 OTTAWA.â€"Cattle runs to major stock yards were again light and despite narrow demand by exporters the market survived the week with prices steady, the Dominion ‘Depart ment of Agriculture said today in its weekly live stock review. There were mo sailings for Unitâ€" At Toronto, weighty steors were ‘lhe only class showing weakness and a few choice loads made $6.650, while choice light steors made $6.76. Montâ€" real was steady to stromg, with top steers at $6.76 and most choice $7.16. Winnipeg reacted to a small run and all classes moved higher, with tops making $6.50. Calgary had a top of §$650 and Edmonton $6 and Regina $6.2%5. Saskatoon moved higher to Week‘s Cattle Run Again Light, Demand by Exporters Narrows There were mo sailings for Unitâ€" ed Kingdom from Montrea) during the week, accounting in large mesâ€" sure for lack of demand for export weights of stoers and heifors. Movemeat to the United States was below a voiume to affect materially the market here. Cattle exports to the United Btates during the week were 1,106 beof, 138 dairy and 1,668 calves, bring the toâ€" tal to date to 16,986 beetf, 2,682 dairy and 17276 carves, compared with 5§,.902 beot, 2983 dairy and 23,8% calves in 1937. TORONTO.â€"Graded eggs showed further strength on the local proâ€" duce market Saturday, but butter continued on its downward course. No change occurred in cheese. Higher prices at Montreal encourâ€" aging shipments of fresh receipts to that source and the storing at outâ€" side points werg responsible for fArmer prices in the graded division ot the egg market. Local demand ofâ€" fected ready absorption of the light Offerings. Dealers reported graded shipments selling at 21%c for grade Aâ€"large, 20%c for medium, 19%0 for pullets, 19c for B‘s, and 18¢ for C grades. i Season declines were evident on calf markets. Odd top calres made $10 at Toronto, with a practical of $9, representing a break of $1.60. Montreal had small lots, making $6.75 to 7.25, with early tops at $8. Butter Continues To Ease Nervous over the rapidly sliding prices, traders still refused to disâ€" play any interest in proceedings on the butter market,. Receipts were not heavy, but the lack of trading caused accumulation of offerings, which forced prices still lower. Onâ€" tario creamery solids were quoted at the nominal values of 28¢ for No. 1 grades, 27%¢ for 38 score, and 26%c for 37 score. Prints maintained preâ€" vious quotations, top grades moving slowly at 30% to 31%c. and 38 score ’at 29% to 30%e. | Knocks Cyclist Down, Laughs and WINDSOR, April 25.â€"Ernest Lauâ€" rier, 28. suburban Riverside, told poâ€" lice Friday that a motorist knocked him from his bicycle, then laughed as he drove away. Laurier suffered a bruised knee and a dozen eggs he was carrying were broken. Laurier said the auto made a sudden turn ju front of him, cutting is bicycle ‘from under him. A charge of reckless driving, laid by police following an accident in which the accused was involved, was dismissed. London R.C.R. Man Fined $10 PRESTON.â€"Pleading guilty to not having an operator‘s license, Harold Wimperis of the Royal Canâ€" adian Regiment, London, Ont., was assessed $10 and costs by Magisâ€" trate John R. Blake in police court here. Drives Away THE WATERLOO (Ontario) As Graded Eggs Improve Hog markets were variable. ‘Toâ€" routo opened 10c lower but recorerâ€" ed to close at $9.85 to $10 tor trucked Winnipeg accumulated sirength and choice reached $8.00. (fi[m was steady. with tops a{ $8 and Kdâ€" monton was bar@ly stesdy up to §8 while Prince Albert‘s‘ best medium made $5. Moose Jaw zad a top of $6.%, Regina $7 and Samkaztoon $1. $10.50 tor bacons fed and watered, with rail grades $14.40 to $14.46, dressed basis. Winnipeg was strong at $9.75 for bacons alive, and $13.2%5 rail grade. Calgary, slightly oasier, closed at $9.235 for bacons alive, and $12.40 on the rail. Edmonton closed at $9.26 for bacons alive, and $12.20 on rail. Prince Albert fluctuated vioâ€" leatly and closed at $9.60 for bacons alive. and $1250 to $1264 on rail. Moose Jaw and Regina closed highâ€" er at $9.60 for offâ€"truck bacons. Basâ€" katoon closed %c higher at $9.50 for bacons. Selects made $1 per head premium at all markets. Total hog run 16,000 head beiow same week of 1937. Lamb markets higher. At Toronto top lambs made $10, these of westâ€" ern origin, with Ontario feedâ€"lot lambs $9.76 to $9.90. Montreal spring lambs were $§6 to $7.50 each. Winnipeg advanced substantially, good lambs making $9. Calgary had a top of $8, but more than 1,086 head were billed through. Edmonton had a top of $8.76. Prince Albert paid up to $7, Moose Jaw, $8; Regina, $7.50. Saskatoon had no supplies. M.B.C. Holds Meeting. _ ‘The MJBC. Young People‘s Society met at the church on Friday evenâ€" ing with the president, Mr. Nyle Shants in the chair. Miss Reta Herâ€" ‘ber read the scripture lesson and special music was rendered by a yoâ€" cal trio composed of Miriam, Evelyn and Willa Cressman. ‘The topic. ‘First Things First", was m‘ sented by Mrs. Arthur ‘Musselman, tollowed by a discussion by several‘ members. w Observe Birthday. ‘ Mrs. O. T. Coleman was hostess at a delightful party on the occasion of the 13th birthday of her daughter Miriam on Friday afternoon, April 22nd. Ten girl friends were present and an enjoyable time was spent in games and music. The tea table was ‘atuaclively-deconled with â€" yellow streamers, yellow daffodils and cenâ€" tred with a large birthday cake with thirteen pink candles. Miss Miriam was the recipient of numerous love ly gifts. Present interesting Program. The regulat meeting of the U.B.â€" C.E. Society was held at the church on ‘Thursday evening. The program was given by the Juniors and Miriam Hilborn presided. Psalm 1 was read by Russel Oberer followâ€" ‘ed by the Lord‘s Prayer in unison. Kathryn Hallman gave a reading entitled, "Forgot His Broom", after which the Junior Choir sang the number, ‘"Can A Little Child Like Me". Papers on the lives of three Bible characters, namely, Moses, Joâ€" seph and Daniel, were presented by Douglas Foote, Weston Kaster and Robert Halman, respectively. Mrs. E. Gingerich and Dorothea Gingerich contributed a piano duet and in conâ€" clusion, reading, "John Three Sixâ€" teen", was given by Mrs. F. E. Page. An Easter cantata by the choir of the Alma St. U.B. Church, Kitch ener, will be presented at the New Dundee United Bretbren Church on Wednesday evening, April 27th at 8 o‘clock. Personals. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Waterman oi Galt calld in the village on Wedâ€" nesday. NEW DUNDEE CHRONICLE ed and vendors reported a good sale. ‘Bouwwlvu were jubilant over a substantial decrease in the pricé of buttor and egge and dairy produce was sold out early in the morning. Dandelions Hold Prominent Place At Kitchener Mart when wide awake dealers brought in a pleatiful supply for which they realized 10c a quart. Produceâ€"Eggs, 139, 21, 33, c a dozen: butter 33 and 34c; broiler chickens 35c a pound; choese, 22, 34 and 38c. f _ Vegotablesâ€"Potatoes 50c a bag; ‘beets, carrots and parsnips 15c for Prices at the various stalls were as follows: large Mrs. Gordon: "What‘l we ge Tammie for a birthday present? Last year he got a penuy balloon." Sandy: "So he did. Weel, he‘s been a guld laddie a‘ year, so we‘ll let him blaw it up noo." 6 quarts; turnips Se apieco; red cabbage 5c; lettuce, head, % to Wo; cuulifiower 16 and 20c; rhubarb, 8 tor Téc. Meatsâ€"Pork 18¢; beef 21 and Bc for steake; ribs 11 and 12c; smoked pork sausage 30c; fresh pork sauâ€" sage 28¢; ham 22 and 25¢c; liver 18¢; head cheese 18¢c; lard 16c. Applesâ€"Northern Spy, No. 1, $1.90 a bushei; Mcintosh $1.75; Galomes, $1.20; Snows, 75c; Baldwins $1.15; Creenings, $6c. Miss Doris Bacher of Kitchener spent the Easter vacation with her cousins, Joan and Hazel Dinger. Dave Litwiller and children, June and Gene of Preston calied on rela tives in the village on Wodnesday. Mr. and Mrs. Aifred Morrell and Miss Edna Morrell of Hamilton were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Stolwtz for a few days last Miss Dorothea Gingerich spent a few days of Easter week with hor grandmother, Mrs. D. Gingerich at Blair. Mr. and Mrs. H. Kavelman and Miss Nellie Kavelman motored to ‘Toronto on Thursday. children, ‘Marjorie, Joan and Billy of Wellesley visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schmidt last Wednesday. °_ Richard Birmingham underwent an operation for appendicitis at his Mrs. S. M. Roth of Baden called in the vMlage on Wednesday. Hold Unique Event. ‘ The Y.P.U. of Boyd Church met zt‘ the manse in Linwood, Wednesday evening, with 30 of an attendance. Mrs. George Glaister read the scripâ€" ture which was followed by prayer by Rev. Mr. Mather. The topic ‘Prayer" was given by Eva Ballard. Several musical numbers were given ‘by Ruby and Firman Ward, Miss Traflet and Thos. Wilford. A reading ‘‘Dollars and Sense", by Mrs. L. Rennie. Rev. M. ‘Mather‘s address was on "Jonah". After the meeting was closed with prayer, Mrs. Thos. Birmingham and Elwood Squire conâ€" ducted an Easter contest. The boys were given an egg on which they were to draw a face and the girls made bonnets. Jean Hammond and Billie Glaister and Miss Traflet and Thomas Wilford were the two couâ€" ples who won. This was followed by refreshments. Mrs W. W. Tilt of Blair called on Mrs. I. M. Hiborn on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hannan. and daughter Betty of Stratford spent an evening with Mrs. Walters. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dippel and family of Brodhagen spent Wednesâ€" day at Henry Schmidt. CROSSHILL Virtue Rewarded must be in his office, Parliament Bulldings, Toronto, before May lst. "Last year there were 1,606 stak lions enrolied, the largest number aince 1920", Mr. O‘Neill commented. "Enrolment figures to date this yeart are ahead of last year‘s total at this time, which would indicate that breeding operations â€" have â€" comâ€" menced in the province." ‘*The horse market has been re&â€" sonably active during the past year and prices have been steady. I would like to emphasize that all stallion owners must have their fees in my office, Live Stock Branch, Ont. Dept. of Agriculture, Toronto, before May 1st, otherwise they will have to pay double fees of $4 per stallion." save themselves some money bJ beeding the warning of L K. O‘NefH, _ Ot the 1606 stallions enrolied last year, 156 carried Form 1 certtâ€" ficates; 166. Form 2 certificates; EXPERIENCED COOK GENERAL Becretary of the Stailion Enrolment Board. _ Mr. O‘Weill states that the (Form 4 certificates. ‘There were 14 intertm _ certificates issued, Mr. ‘O‘Neill said. Mrs. E. Hergott visited with Mrs. Eugene Stemmler, who is ill at .St. Mary‘s Hospital, on Wednesday. Rita Wilhelm of Waterloo has re turned home after spending a week with grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L ‘Weller. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Wilhoim, Mrs. ‘Katherine Keller of Kitchener, Mra. ‘William May and daughter Roseâ€" ‘mary and Zita of Buffalo, N.Y., visit __Mr. and Mrs. Joe Harnock spent ‘Wednesday in Kitchener. _ Members of the Shants Station ‘Luther League gathered at the home of Mr. lbort Berner on Wednesday evening and entertained this year‘s ‘Confirmation Olass. The party opened with a singâ€"song conducted ty Marjorie Berner and was much enjoyed. Games wore played in vark ous groups. ‘There were twentyâ€"two present. Dainty refreshments were served at the conclusion of the evenâ€" Jack Leach has returned to his home in Kitchener after spending 2 week with Jerry Hergott. Joe Tutton of Toronto called on the Hergott family recently. Entertain L. L. Members. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bechey of Kosâ€" suth, Peter Wilke!im of Kitchener, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Heary Reinhart recently. ‘ed with Mr. and Mrs. T&ny M'a'yioi Thursday. Gloria and Audrey Stroh of Kitchâ€" ener spent Monday ‘with Shirley Day. Mrs. Vera Hergott, Mrs. Gus Herâ€" gott, Mrs. H. J. LaRonde and Olite Hergott spent Friday in Hespeler. The Real Trouble Robinson‘s whisky was disappearâ€" ing in a manner which he thought suspicious. So he talked to his new housekeeper about it. Your ipredecessor.f he said, "was a very trustworthy woman. You see that bottleâ€"‘* ""I hope, sit," interrupted the housekeeeper, "you don‘t think that I would stoop to touch it. I come from honest English parents, andâ€"*" "I‘m not grumbling at your parâ€" ents," rotorted (Robinson. ‘"It‘s your Scotch extraction that I‘m complainâ€" ing of." home on Thursday and is doing well as can be expected. Date, Secretary L. E. O‘Neil of Stailion Enroiment Board Warns Stallion Owners. Fees Due April 30 Owners of stallions in Ortario can HELP WANTED SHANTZ STATION street north, Waterioo. 33â€"4