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THU1~DAY, FEB. l3th, 1947 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN. BOWMANVIL~LE. ONTARIO PAGE FIVE Problems of Apple Growers Explained at Lions Meeting Dy Farmer Russell Osborne The best all-round addrcss temeigadgtteeo heard for a long tixnc, was the th. etn ndgtteeo verdict at the Lions Club meeting, time. Monday- evening, following the Russ, who was limited as to classification talk by Lion Russell time, managed to give thec high- Osborne who dealt with the prob- lights on apple growing from the lems of the -apple growcr. It was layman's viewpoint. It was a thxe highlight of a programme as practical lecture drawn from ex- interesting as a thrce-ring circus perience and of greater value than for it dealt with many things in- the erudition of college professors cluding a quiz on Lionism, the dcaling with theory learned in name for the Beech Ave, home, text books. He explained that he general committee reports, a hoc- had two intcrests: 1, Shorthorn key draw, support for the Director cattle; 2, apple growing. He liked of Recreation, as well as gencral the first bcst but chose the latter business. With Ted Chant in the for his talk since the returns from chair, flanked by President Ross it enabled him to indulge his pre- Stevens and the speaker, head ference for the former. table had the appearance of bald- Born in Orchard headdrw.Born on the farm he now oc- The Speaker cupies his interest in orchards was Lion Russ who was introduced imparted by his father, J. Frank by "Doc" Birks in terms which Osbor'he, who in his day exported brought out the intcrests of the to Britain, two carloads of one speaker in community affairs by variety alone, Golden Russets, and association with church, school, year after year extended the choral and farm organizations, the planting of apple trees over three wonder was how he found time different farms. So literally born after hard work on a livestock and in the orchard, Russ has continued orchard farm to take a leading scientifically to pursue the intri- part in service club activities, cacies of successful apple grow- which obliged him on this occas- ing. ion, with snow-blocked roads, to His address was divided into hitch up old dobbin and drive to two parts, the growing of an NOW IS THE TIME To Think About Your Requirements For Spring We will be glad to help you figure out your needs on the following: GRO-MOR FERTILIZER HAY CARRIERS and HAYING TOOLS TRAUTORS, HORSE and POWER INEPLMRNTS BEATTY BROS. STABLE ZQUIPMENT DELAVAL MILKERS - 3FMPARATORS - COOLERS WATER SYSTENS - J'ILTER DISKS and STRÀINERS TIREJS for your Car, Truck, Tractor or Wagon Oils and Greases - Electric Fencers Woven Wire Pence and Barb Wire Steel Posts W. H. RROWN DEALER FOR Case Farm Machinery - Firestone Tires DeLaval Milkers and Separators Beatty Bros. Stable Equlpment 91 King St. W. Phone 497 - I - I I I g * s I I I * I e e * s e I M I * M M I I I I * i Home Redecoration Gives A Doost To Winter Morale Select your wallpaper now!1 See J. & J. Sutherlands 1947 Style Book of patterns now at our shop. OTHER GOOD THINOS: Searfe's Paints and Enamels A Better Radio Service The Fascinating Shellcraft Hobby Fe C. CROWE 52 KING ST. W. PHONE 2174 1 apple tree and the continuing care required to produce market-grade apples. He explained why a young trce should be selected with care to permit initial pruning to pre- vent later trunk splitting. Crop- ping between young trees with potatoes and alfalfa particularly was bad practice that permitted propagation of pests. He deait with souls and told why certain types were best suitéd to produc- Russell Osborne ing successful orchards. He illus- trated this with reference to local onchards. Care of Trees Care of trees was the next im- portant thing. Spraying should commence immediately young trees were well set and must con- tinue constantly which, consider- ing that trees could bean success- fully for more than haîf a century was an exacting annual outlay of toil and care. Neglect an orchard and it soon became useless. Thou- sands of trees were now being felled for firewood due to neglect. In describing the pests the speaker told that jackrabbits nipped off the tops of young trees duning winters of deep snow and mice sheltered underneath gnaw- cd off the bark which led to de- mise of good trees. Cultivation at the base of trees prevented mice nesting but the best defence agaînst jackrabbits was organiz- ed shooting drives. Pests The speaker went. on to deal with scab pests, the bud moth, the coodling moth and other van- ieties that literally picked the poc- kets of orchardists by spotting up fruit that must be marketed as culîs. The orchardist must be skilled in weather. conditions for even a day's delay permîts pests to get a devastating start. Some trees in this district were at least 100 years old and still bearing. But the real start came some 60 years aga with heavy plantings of vanieties useful for expont trade, with Ben Davis ai popular choice but now long since replaced by better vanieties. Fif- teen years later came another heavy planting of 5 or 6 popular vanieties. In 1918-19 a bad win- ter killed many trees, principally Gneening and Baldwins. In 1933- 34 came the worst winter in his- tory, killing whole orchards and the work had to be started all over again. Favored Types Twelve years ago came another heavy planting with 50 percent the favoned Mclntosh Reds. As to varieties, the speaker believed the Spy the best all-round vaniety with the Bellflower the best for making pies. Contrary to gencral belief the Mclntosh was not a new vaniety but was discovered by Dr. Mclntosh, Dundas County, 100 years ago. There was much more of interest both from the practical and histonical disclosed by the speaker which space precludes telling. Still planting trees Mr. Osborne closed with the observa- tion that the rule still held truc that an apple a day kept the doc- ton away, with Doc Birks nodding approval. Jack Cole moved the vote of thanks. Business Bart Smithson, Recreational Director, guest of the club, out- lined the Community Council programme and thanked Lions for their interest and temporary office accommodation. The quiz contest registered 95 percent ef- ficiency with Oddie Robson mak- ing the keynote addness. Hy On- miston won the hockey tickets. Voting on the name to be adapt- cd for the home the mai ority favored "Lions' Community Cen- tre" which will be emblazoned on signs designating the location. Committee reports wene receiv- cd from the following chairmen: Programme-Jim Presson; Fin- ance-Stu James; Membership- Arnold Anderson; Property Main- tenance-Andy Thompson, who also reported for J. J. Brown who is iii; Attendance-Fred Cole; Constitution - Chas. Carter Jr.; Bulletin-Art Hurst; Boys and Girls-Barney Vanstone. The sub- missions indicated a full year ahead in the new quarters. Club 15 Hold Bridge Party to Aid Lions Youth Centre "Club 15" sponsored. a very successful bridge and cuchre at the Lions Club Comlmunity Cen- tre on Feb. 5. Forty-nine tables of players were divided among three rooms, one for mixcd bridge, anc for cuchre and the third was for ladies' bridge. Duning lunch which was pre- parcd and served by Club 15 members, President Mrs. Nelson E. Osborne expressed the appre- ciation of the club for the geneT- ous sa:pport given by the gucsts. Pnizes presented by the Honorary President Mrs. L. W. Dippell were wan by Mrs. M. Gerry, Mrs. Syd. Bond and Mn. A. S. Baker. Proceeds of the evening are to be presentcd ta the Lions Club to assist in the furniishing of the Lions Club Community Centre. Teen-Age Club Elects Officers and Outlines Activities The Bowmanville Teen - Age Club held its organization meeting at the home of Geo. W. Graham, 75 Division St., when a goodly number were present. Meeting was in charge of Cal Braun, C.O.F. District Organizer, Oshawa, and Mr. Graham who presided for thec election of of- ficers. These officers werc elected for the next three months: Presi- dent-Patsy Moore; Vioe Presi- dent-Brian Burnett; Secrtary- Edna Tomlinson; Treasurer-Bill Hawkshaw; Press Secretary-Bar- bara Cole. The following Aims and Ideals were drawn up for the club: 1. Fundamently to ma.ke better citi- zens; 2. Non-denominational; 3. Democratic in every aspect; 4. Develop personai initiative in pub- lic speaking, dramatic and musical ability; 5. Leadership; 6. Sports; 7. Hobbies. It was decided that an initation fee of $ 1.00 be charged, plus monthly ducs of 25c. This money to be used to finance club activ- ities such as socials, sports, hob- bies, crafts, etc. Ail members are asked to sub- mit a name for their club starting next meeting at the home of Bar- bara Cole, 161 King St. E., Feb. l2th when it is cxpected that Bart Smithson, new Recreational Direc- tor, will be present to speak to the club on the work to be carried out and information as to where and when the club will have its quarters. Plans are being made to enter a teamn in exhibition games of broombaîl with similar clubs in Oshawa and Pickering. They also plan to commence work on a musical comedy. All participated in contests and a musical quiz, plus refneshments served by Mrs. Graham which were much enjoyed. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered the host and hostess for a very enjoyable evening. The meeting closed with prayer. AII-Time High In New Business By Mutual Life A record year of $105,000,000 in new business written in, 1946, and excellent opportunities for 1947 were reported by Louis L. Lang, President and. W. H. Somerville, Vice-Presîdent and, General Man- ager at the annual meeting of the Mutual Life Assurance Company of Canada. The present second year of re- construction would present many opportunities for increased, secur- ity and happiness for Canadians, despite some serious errors made in 1946, said. Mn. Laing. He point- cd out that Canada had permit- ted repeated interruptions and neductions in production, at a time when the whole civilized world was crying out for hier manufac- tured goods. At the samne time, an inflation of prices had given an artiflcial semblance of rising prospenity. Despite continued world unrest, the great mai ority of Canadians contînued to believe that thec pol- itîcal and economic systems rep- resented by the British Empire and, the United States of Amenica were the bcst in the history of mankind, said Mn. Lang. Insep- arable from these systenis was the principle of the freedom, of individual enterprise, the contin- uance of whîch Mn. Lang consid- ered essential to Canadian pros- perity. Mn. Lang condemned alike the exertion of financial strength and the manipulation of the la-bor of human beings, when aimed to achieve benefit for a few at the expense of the public. The President also refenned, to the company's large Victory Loan purchases: refunding issues of municipalities and corporations, the possibility of further reduc- tions in the cômpany's average interest rate; and, the need to ne- examine all available outlets for investment. Mn. Lang refenredi to the sub- stantial progness made by Hous- ing Enterpnises of Canada Limit- ed-the co-operative organization fonmed by Canadian Life Insun- ar.ce companies-and he closed ais address with an expression of faith in the continuance of prospenîty in Canada through free enterprise, and of confidence and pride in the noIe of his company in that object. Resuits speak louder than crit- icism. Port Hope council now has a police force of four members, a chief, a sergeant and two patrol- men. At a recent meeting con- sideration was given to appoint- ing another patroinian,' making five in ail. Bowmanville has three, a chief and two patroli-en whose request for a pay increase is now being considered. Plumbing Rot Water Heating Repairs Agent for 0il-0-Magic 011 Burners Instafed mn Any Typo of Furnace Jack Drough Phono 2384 3 King Bt.W. Rural Uf. Wins Debate Held by Hampton Institute Hampton Women's Institute held a very successful "At Home" on Thursday evening. In spite of in- clement weather the Sunday Sehool room was well filled. Pres- ident Mrs. E. H. Cole opened the meeting. It was decided to res- cind motion to hold pot luck sup- per on March 17th. It was also decided to give $25 to Aid to China Fund. Meeting was then turned over to Rev. Linstead, chairman. Af.. ter community sing, the chairman announced the feature of the ev- ening which was a debate "Re- solved that Rural Life makes a greater contribution to thec happi- ness of mankind than does City Life." The speakers were: Lead- er of the affirmative Chas. War- ren and colleague Ted Kersey. First speaker for the negative T. M. Chant and colleague J. R. Rey- nolds. The speakers' remarks were interesting, informative, amusing, and, in some instances, amazing. The judges were: Chairman L. Cle'rens, J. R. Knox and, Bruce Hogarth. In announcing the de- cision of the judges, Mr. Clemens mentioned* that it was possible that, being rural residents, they were prejudiced, but, be that as it may, the decision went to the affirmative, much to the joy of the audience. While the judges were tallying their points, the recently formed "Hampton Teen-Agers Gîce Club" delighted ail with three numbers. 'Miss Mary, Niddery and Miss Jean _'alson, leaders of this group, are to be congratulated. On behaîf of the Institute, a vote of thanks to ail those who took part in the program was moved by Mrs. J. R. Knox, seconded by Mrs. W. W. Horn and heartily endorsed, by ail. The Institute ladies served a dain- ty lunch and a social hour was en- joyed. The consensus of remark-s heard were "Let's have more debates." TO MEET DEMAND FOR FALL AND WINTER EGGS Canada's immediate poultry pro- duction program depends on pro- ducing eggs when the buyer wants them. This means production of increased quantities of eggs in the early faîl and winter months -a stepping forward of produc- tion rather than increasing the total amount. Canadian poultry producers responded, to the de- mand for more eggs dUring the war years. Now they are advised to advance the peak season of egg production by purchasing their~ chicks a month to two months ear- lier. Britain needs early faîan winter eggs. By the producers co-operating with their hatcher- ies in ordering chicks for 1947 delivery in February and, March, more eggs in the fali will be made available for export. Boats will be available in the fali for ship- ping eggs to Britain. So as flot to miss the boat, orders for chicks should be placed immediately. 011 Durning SPACE HEATERS Corne in and se these attractive efficient Heaters built by cg ft Qo Buy now before prices advance Priced at $79.50 - $92n50 Prompt Installation im , àwtSff, LeANEN #EATrg ,'oir KANE wihaILENTrGLoý ? 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W-37 GROCERY EFAFM-7A-mTeFs veylis & yrGEr,4,yi,,rs] THUIRSDAY, FEB., 13th, 1947 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO PAGE PIVIC