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"termine the level of our Notes and Comments TILLERS OF THE SOIL The importance of the farmer in the Canadian economy and the life of our people can hardly be over emphasized, All Canadians are indirectly depen- | dent on the farmer for their livelihood | and directly dependent on them for | food, One-third of our entire popula- tion is engaged in farming and the products of their farm lands and their labour are renowned throughout the world for the excellence of quality. These farms stretch out in a vast panorama of romance and industry from the east to the 'west; from the well-cultivated and long settled farm lands of the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia westwards through the dairy lands of the Eastern Townships and the great food-basket of the St. Law- rence Lowlands, westwards through the eight hundred miles of the great prairies reaching to the very foothills of the Rockies, westwards across: the interior plateau where lies the Oka- nagan Valley to the great river valleys of the Thompson and the Fraser, pushed northwards into the clay belts of Quebec and Ontario and north and westwards into the great Peace "River district. Thosd* who dwell in the Canadian cities and towns and villages have! great reason to be proud of our Cana- dian agriculture and great reason to' be grateful to those who cultivate the rich and fertile soils of our land. - Too often, we urbinates not only fail to ap-' preciate the role of the farmer in our daily life but even go so far as to logk down upon him and when we aren't pitying him for the life, he leads we are criticizing him for the prices we have to pay: for our daily bread. We! must learn that if we are to' prosper as a nation the farmer will be the basis | of our prosperity for farm prices de-; economy. And}. . recently, our pioneering farmers have tand distrust behind them and go for- ward with co-operation to build up a finer standard of living for all Cana- dians, Fy As Canadians we need to forget the divisions which set us apart; we need {to sacrifice group privileges and group | rights to fight for a better standard of living for all and to accept our neigh- bours problem as our highest respon- sibility, We can make a real start by seek- ing to understand the problems of the farm, by fighting to see that the farmer gets justice both from our governments and from those to whom he sells his produce. And the farmer can do his share by growing the crops the nation needs and doing it efficient- ly in the knowledge that land is a trust and not merely a monopoly out of which he squeezes' the maximum profit, 9 --M.M.B. * * ~ UXBRIDGE HOSPITAL , Uxbridge is determined to have a hospital, With one accord the com- munity has 'swung behind a" concert- ed drive 'to raise $147,000, the amount required. to build a 21 bed hospital, Typical of 'the spirit~ which has characterized the campaign is seen in the gift by a local farmer of three acres of land as his contribution, The !school children have not been left out either. They are scurrying around the town collecting and selling scrap paper, The local organizations as usual have lent generous support, the LO.D.E. Chapter has undertaken tof, raise a thousand dollars. The grants from the Dominion bd . Provincial governments will be $1000 for each bed. The "importance of a hospital } in a community cannot be stressed. too :much, Uxbridge is to be commended When farm prices fall béyond a cer- ion its splendid co-operation and cour- tain point, unemployment spreads throughout the factories and the work- shops of the nation ... . and incomes in industry and commerce shrink, 'The welfare of the industrial laborer and the farmer are not opposed ore to tHe other but rather are they mutually interdependent. This "truth must be repeated and repeated until both groups leave misunderstanding' 'age for, of course, it takes real cour- age to embark upon any project cost- ing this much. That Uxbridge with its seventeen hundred people feels that {it can raise a sum of this size speaks 'well foi the enthusiasm of its people and vitality of its life. We are sure that the best wishes: of the people of Port, Perry go out to our neighbours, the citizens of Uxbridge in their new and wonderful enterprise. --M. M.B. Manchester Bull Sy ndicate Pu hase Outsianding. Sire . The members of the Manchester Bull Syndicate are proud_ to announce the purchase of an outstanding sire, "Seiling Sovereign Achilles" 205697". He'is a son of "Rag Apple Achilles Daisy 693266 (V.G.) whose accom- \, plishments appear in the following % cle. - The members of the syndi- cate are as follows: 0. E, Croxall, Murray 'P. Holtby, G. H. Walker & Son, Christie Bros., Gray Bros, Earl Martyn, Edward Oyer, Byron Holtby, Harold Holtby, Jack Holtby, Howard Franklin, = © Champion Holstein Is Banquet Guest Guest of honour at the Town and Country Dinner Party sponsored by - the [Kitchener Chamber of Commerce, and held in Kitchener,' was Rag Apple Achilles Daisy, a pure 'bred Holstein "owned by Albert Seiling, of Elmira, * who has established a new world re- cord for both milk and fat in the sr. three-year-old class of the 8656 day division on three times-a-day milking. She produced 30,380 Ibs. milk contain- ing 1,117 Ibs. fat, average test 3.08%. This is a new Canadian record for milk __ in the senior 3 year old class regard- © lesp) of times milked daily. There was _ an 'attendance of over 400 at the meal. © In acknowledging the tribute of the _ gathering, Albert Seiling stated that in order to raise cows, with outstand- ing production ability' it is necessary 'to "breed it into them and feed it out." He also gave full credit to his herds- man, Douglas Frees, a native of Eel River: Crossing, New Brunswick, who © was ihcharge of Daisy throughout her record breaking lactation, & D. Graham, Deputy Minister of Heutlure for Onartio, stated 'that{. g was too modest in dis- for the records since or the breeding stock and poultry industry. - Speaking of -the-popularity of the Holstein cow in other countries of the world, Mr. Graham drew attention to a remark made to him by a British Friesian breeder this summer while he was vigiting in Great Britain. Said the British breeder, "In Canada you have developed an animal that will un- doubtedly help us since your animals have dairy quality," good udder and high production." The previous world chanfpion for milk was the US. Holstein Belwin Johanna Skylark, with 29.2838 bs. milk containing 847 Ibs, fat, The Canadian and World Hosltein champion for fat wag previously Montvic Colleen Abbe- kerk, owned by J. J. E. McCague, Al- liston, Ont,, with 1069 Ibs. fat from 22,182 hs. milk, while the former Canadian champion for milk was O. R. G. Sylvia Mercedes. Lass, owned by the Ontario Reformatory, Guelph, with 27,722 ths. milk Sontaining 895 Ibs. fat. : Daisy 'comes by er production ability honestly since her sire, Mont- Canadian Junior Yearling for 1942, is a son of the world champion junior four-year-old, Montvic Bonheur Har- tog, with 1168 Ibs. fat from 24,248 Ibs, milk, Daisy's dam is a daughter of Strathmore Koba McKinley Daisy, who is the world champion junior four year fold on 4x with 30,838 Ibs, milk containing 1,114 Ibs, fat. 'Hockey Toronto Royals are using Uxbridge Arena as home ice every Tuesaday: January 11--Lindsay vs. Royals, January 18--North Toronto vs, Royals [January 25---~Oshawa vs. Royals. February 1--Peterboro vs. Royals . February 8-North Toronto vs. Royals All these will 'be very interesting games. Be on hand at 8.15. vie. Rag Apple Achilles, who was All- | Rhys Bacher Robert Timbers Wilbert McFaddin 'Alvin Mark Plowmen to go to British Isles Five Ontario farmers will sail on January 15 for the British Isles to represent Canada at the International Plowing Match to be held at Saint's Field, County Down; Northern Ire- land. Members of the team include Rhys Bacher of Hagersville and Robert Timbers of Stouffville, winners in the Esso Tractor Class at last year's In- ternational plowing match at Lindsay; Alvin Mark of Cameron and Wilbert McFadden of Millbank, the Salada Tea champions, and Elliott Moses of Oh- swekeén, a director of the Ontario Plowmen's Association and team man- ager. Mr. Moses is a member of the Delaware tribe of the Six Nations. We will likely be able to publish articles on the trip of these 'plowmen in future issues. - a weamaco $180,000 Fire des- troyed big business block in Sunderland About 9.30. last Thursday morning, Fire was discovered by Mr, Geo. Clay in his cafe at Sunderland. The flames spread rapidly apd were soon out of control. The entire brick block was soon a mass of ruins, The block housed Mr. Geo. Clay's restaurant; Clayton Henderson's pool- room and barbershop, Neil' McPhad- den's Grocery, Post Office. The flat above the places of business were oc- cupied as dwelling apartments. Very little was salvaged from the building. Most of the mail in the Post Office was rescued by two rural mail carriers who were in the office at the time the fire broke out. Some of the dwellers in the apart- ments barely escaped with their lives, There were no. casualties, but some of the helpers received severe burns | while helping fight the fire. * In response to call for held, the fire departments from Lindsay, Canning- ivg, Uxbridge and Port Perry gave assistance, and' with the local help kept the flames from. spregding to near by buildings. We understand the householders in the apartment had very little insur- ance, were heavy losers. HELP NEEDED Much assistance is being given these unfortunate people, not only from the local residents, but from the surround- ing. communities. If their are any persons in this community who would like to help with clothing or supplies, Mrs. I. Tripp has kindly. consented to recive and forward anything donated. a -------- ew and = Schon Head W.A. At the home of Mrs. Barry the Head W. A. began its New Year on the afternoon of January 3rd. = The average of fourteen attended. There are 8 active members, whose {faces and helpful suggestions we frequently miss. | In a review of 1948 it was decided our first year had heen very satis factory in every: way. Most of the executive and members had a record of 100% attendance. It was suggest- ed and approved that the executive and groups should remain the same for a second year. Our First Vice- President, Mrs, L. Martyn has been a faithful and zealous leader. | Avery nice letter from Mr, and-Mrs, John Reader 'was read by Mrs, Li Martyn. Our old neighbors expressed their thanks and appreciation to the community for the gifts of mirror and occasional chair, presented to. them as farewell tokens of friendship, upon their departure from the Island, We resolved that part of our year's work should culminate in a bazaar to be held toward the end of the year. Two quilts will get under way im- mediately. Now, ladies please start thinking. and planning for the part you can play to make this bazaar a real success. It can be done if we continue our cooperation as in the past year, The roll call for the February meet- ing will be a sentimental valentine verse suitable to our organization. The January roll call of New Year's resolutions proved very interesting and helpful. Mrs, Barry's resolution verse gave us a goal to reach which was as follows: "Take 12 fine full-grown months-- see that these are thoroughly free from old memories of bitterness, ran- cour, hate and jealousy; cleanse them completely from every clinging spite; pick off all specks of pettiness nd littleness -- in short, see that these months are freed from all the past;: have them as fresh and clean as when they first came from the great store- house of time. Cut these months. into 80 or 31 equal parts. This batch will keep for just one year. Do not attempt to make up the whole batch at one time (so many people spoil: the entire lot this way). But prepare one day at a time 'as follows: 'Into each day put 12 parts of faith, 11 parts of patience, 10 of courage, nine of work. Some people omit this ingredient and spoil the flavour of the rest); 8 parts of hope; 7 parts of fidelity, 6 of liberality, b of kindness, 4 of -rest (leaving this out is like' leaving the oil out of the salad--don't do it), 3 parts of prayer, 2 of medita-' tion and 1 well selected resolution. Then put in a tsp. of good spirits, a, dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a jigger of laughter, a sprinkling of play, and a héaping cupful of good humour. Cook thoroughly in a fervent heat, | garnish with a few smiles and a sprig of joy, then serve with quietness, un- selfishness, and cheerfulness. and a Happy Year is a certainty." (in Magazine Digest.) | Be prepared for a Valentine Social' of same interesting nature. The Pot Luck Supper and bingo held during Christmas vacation brought forth a large percentage of the resi- dents and a good time, too. "Old neighbors and non-active mem- bers will be very welcome at any of our meetings. Even the children en- joy them. Mrs, Barry's group served lunch at our January meeting. Mrs. Wilson's group will serve for February. Congratulations to Mrs, Barry, Mrs. J. Dowson and Mrs. C. Reader whose birthdays come February 7, 5 and 27. - BE - ox Bg ----e Blackstock Sympathy is extended to Miss Eva Parr, Blackstock, and Clarence Parr, Bowmanville, on the death of their mother, Mra. Robert Parr, Several from this vicinity joined the throng, who wert on Sunday to Sunderland, to view. the ruins of the disastrous fire which swept the busi- ness block of that village. Mr. Glenn Malcolm is home from B.C. where he 'has been taking a Deisel engine' course. Glad to report that Ronny Middle: ton, is improving after a serious oper- ation in Bowmanville hospital, 'Blackstock Women's Institute held' its January meeting at the home. of Mrs, N. Mountjoy, under. convenership of Mrs, John Rahm. The motto for the 'month was "Health is Life's Best Gift", and the roll call was answered by a New. Year's resolution, ' The sub- ject of the meeting was social welfare and health, M#s, Graham gave a suit- able reading on the subject. Mrs, N Malcolm reported on Toronto Area convention held in November. Mrs, Neil Malcolm gave a piano solo and Mrs. McKee a reading. Lunch was served by Mrs, Rahm and her group. The Card Party, sponsored by Black- stock W. IL, the night of the election, was well attended. After Reeve W. Bowles, as chairman, announced the returns, and affer short speeches were were, o¢cupied by players. The high scores were held by Mrs. Burney Hooey and Mr, Henry Thompson, Lunch was served by the W, I. ladies. Another party will be held by the Blackstock W. I. on Friday, this week. The objective is to buy cup and saucers for community use. The United Church was opened again on Sunday to the local Hol- landers who held divine service in the afternoon. The next service will be in two weeks at the same hour, Congratulations to Rev. John Me: Kibbon and Mrs. McKibbon, on the birth of their son. ] Hope that Mrs. Wm, Crawford will soon be able to return home after an operation in Bowmanville hospital. Wins New Car ALF. ANDRUS, FORMER PORT PERRY MAN, WINS NEW STUDEBAKER AT EXETER (Exeter -Times-Advocate) Myr. Alf Andrus, of Traquair's Hard- ware, is the proud possessor of a brand new Studebaker car, Alf was awaken- ed from his sleep New Year's eve to be informed that he was the lucky winner of a draw sponsored by the {Exeter Legion. At first he thought he. bows eel playig a hoax on him (but he was persuaded to dress and go toythe Exeter arena where 'a dance was in progress and there he was pre- sented with a set of keys for the car. Alf's words of appreciation were drowned out. by the nolsemaking of the merry crowd. The draw was made shortly before midnight when the last ten of 790 tickets were picked up by the merry- imakers at $56 each. A few remarks [were made by the Legion president, Len McKnight. © The draw was con- ducted by Larry Snider and the win- ning ticket was picked by Mrs. Chas. . MacNaughton, whose birthday was the nearest of those present to New i Year's, There is an interesting story in con- nection with the winning ticket sold to Mr. Andrus by a fellow employee, "Gordon McTavish, Gordon and his wife were debating whether to" keep "for themselves ticket No. 243 or 247. Gord thinking 18 was lucky and be- cause 247 added to thirteen he chose 'that ticket; but Mrs. McTavish being somewhat superstituous, wanted him to choose the other. Such is fate, 'MANCHESTER Miss Joan Heayn, of Fort Perry, was the guest of Mrs, Walter Howsam and family over the week-end; The W. A. met at the home of Mrs. Ella Vernon, on Thursday afternoon. There was a good attendance in spite of the icy roads, and a profitable and pleasant afternoon was spent, Mrs. Norman Lindsay and little daughter of Toronto, were with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Stanley Croxall last week. There will be a Young People' 2's] meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McKee on Thursday, evening January 13th, Mr, Syer, with a friend, will be present from Emmanual Col- lege and a good Risehdaney; is hoped for. Mr. Fred Christie, St. is spending a couple of weeks in Toronto, * for medical treatment. We are glad to léarn he is improving in health. Mrs, Seaward, who kept a grocery store here' some years ago, called on friends here on Sunday. She arrived from England in September to visit her family in Oshawa, and will , sail fof England on January Z1st on the Queen Mary. © There is a slight epidemic of chicken pox among the children in the village, Mr, and Mrs, Earl Innesand Judith were with relatives near Bowmanville on Sunday. : Messrs, Geo, - Munro and Edmund Weaver were in Sudbury over: the week-end. Bb} On Sunaaay Mr, and Mrs. Vyrtle Crosier," 20° Valiant Road, Toronto, Mr, and Mrs, Archie Crosier and son Peter John, of Whitby; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reader, Port Ferry; Mr. and Mrs, Geo, Samells and girls Jean and Donna, of Scugog Island, svere guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wright Crosier, {given by the candidates, sixteen tables Watch your label; It tells w Subscription expires, $2.00 per year in advance. Be. 8 Authorized as Second Class The Passing Show The secretary- manager 'of the On- tario Cream Producers Association says the sale of oleo is of serious con- cern to every farmer . . , he fears. it production, * * * a severe cold spell , her the 'cold shoulder' : » LJ » million dollars from the Government. We want a reduction in the Income Tax and less outgo . .-.it- is probable that neither will get either. CO ~ Truman fired the Generals - who the war . . . Now if Stalin would do the same perhaps we could have world peace after all, * * * * A five year old child married a couple in California last week . . . . Perhaps, none of them knew what they were doing, * * * * Chicago is now only 81 minutes from from New York . Manhattan don't, do something about it, they'll wake up one morinng to find the famous stockyards in their back- yards, will "take the cream" on of butter ! Vancouver, city of sunshine, has had | shows Amateur sports in Canada want 10 | America ranks first in 'ra George MceCul "impress '| have to sub stepped into administrative posts after! by "M.A.C." The latest music 'hits' used to come from Tin Pan Alley . . but the ome [trash in modern songs seems to coms straight from Garbage Lane, $x ¥ =» SL Dale Carnegie' s latest book, How Stop Worrying aud Start Living how a single idea can pay off - Old Sol gave | the book is'a best seller and the i [it contains 'is the advice to ong worrying'. When it comes tole at elt ture. / " A of bother term . . .'s il say they're worth. The amateurs to J; He's right of PRs tainly as 'schmoo', wanted bring out a hundred? of the right kind, rugged in divi IS turns out to be a man with a pris . if the people of | record in both Canada ")IDS He was deported from Cay and now in 1949 he has bee. entry . - Funny how our ideas differ over Yat" is the 'right! kind. (Oshawa Times-Gazette) Two young bandits, whése strong re- semblance to each other leads police to believe they are brothers, were frightened off during an attempt to hold up William McBain, manager of George Vick's drug store in Brooklin about 9 p.m. Monday night, The thugs fled when My, yelled for help and made their escape inan auto, heading west on Highway No. 1. According to police, Mr, the other about 25, entered. Bain approached them Mr. Mec- to see what "This is it--keep your mouth shut." Mr. MeBain, who was standing near the door, promptly opened it and yell- ed for help as he ran out on the street. As he ran out the two men also dashed out the door. "Mr, McBain ran north, still shouting the alarm while the men: headed south and jumped into a car parked in front of the bank. There were only three young boys on the street when Mr. MéBain gave the alarm and the men escaped, driv- ing south and then swinging on No. 7 highway. A Mur. MeBain said he did not see any guns in the hands of the men. Neither was masked, Provincial Constable investigated. ard ASHBURN Sunday School and Church services were conducted as usual at Burn's Church on Sundny, January 9th at 10 and 11 am, = Rev. J. Riddell had charge of the Church service and chose for his text Acts 9:11, "And the Lord said unto him; Arise, and go into the street which is called straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he prayeth." The regulay: weekly meeting of the Gordon Keast the basement of the Church, on Fri- day, January 7th, at 8 p.m. with the president, Douglas Ashton, presiding. The meeting opened with hymn 75, followed by the roll call. The Scripture lesson, Isaiah 59, was read by 'Earl Paynter, after which Douglas Ashton led in 'prayer. All joined in the singing of a number of hymns and a Bible Quiz. Heron then gave an interesting ac- count of Taiwan (Formosa), "Our Pioneer Field", after which Faye Heron sang "Jesus loves the Little Children." Hymn 110 was sung and a contest "How Poor are you at Pune tuation?" was conducted, The meet: ing closed with hymn 39 and prayer by Mr. Riddell. The next meeting 2 will be held on Friday, January 14th ERASE RR Laat HE TY in #3 Two Holdup Men Fail at Brooklin fat 8 p.m. MeBain |, McBain | was alone in the store that night when | 'the two men, one aged about 20 and they wanted when one of them said, Young People's Society was held in! Doris May | a with Arthur Richardson's group in charge of the program, The sympathy of the community js extended to the family of the late Mrs. H. Croft, in the death of the : mother. Mrs, Croft passed away: ul Oshawa General Hospital on Siutida January 9th. Funeral service whs-he at Burn's Church on Tuesday, Jan; 11. Mrs. Wes Routley attended the eral of her cousin, the late Ernes Craig in Toronto on Monday, Jan. 10 Recent guests at the home of My, and Mrs. Walter Kerr were M. a Mrs. Howrad Stiver and daughter, o Unionville, and. Mr: rand Mrs. W, Dryden, of Brooklin, Myr. James Davidson, of Rapid City, N. Dakota, is visiting with relatives in the village. Mr, and Mrs, F. Poil, of Bowman! ville, visited on' Sunday at:the of Mr. and Mrs; Russell Batten. { Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Duncan and Mr Harry Boniface, - of "Toronto; were: Sunday guests at the home of Mr. ang Mrs. P. Barrie. - The monthly meeting of the W.M. S was held at the home of Mrs, Russaly | Richardson on Tuesday, Jan, 4th, i Myrtle Station The -;gpecial service held in the church. on Friday evening in [1 vance of the week of prayer, was. 1ai wn ly well attended. Mr. Sa x charge and his good sern ) Cos personal message for each ne of" us. On Sunday morning Mr. re cupied the pulpit and chose t of the sower for his Bible rea As in the days of Jesus when the peo ple asked for a sign of the coming the Messiah; so we today are ueeptical and seek sonie sign of the Messiahistrip of Jesus, i Commencing on Sunday. morning, As Mr. Saywell will preach a series of gers mons on the life of Christ, leading up to-Easter.' You will not want to mi one of these, as they will each con- tain a personal message for eac of us, | Remember the Pot Luck 8 per Thursday evening this week, preceed- Lin the annual congregational meeting. During the | Each family. represented is asked to business period it was decided to hold bring something to help make the sup- an-amateur contest in the near future, Per and everyone will take "pot luck' when the tables are ready: pedi Allen Downey was in Toronto. o Thursday and Friaily: atten } 12th "annual convention of the ario Federation: of Agriculture, inthe King Edward Hotel, Mrs. P. Dallwein of Detroit guest of hor sister, Mrs, Roy and family, from Friday , day evenings : with Norman _and Mrs, Week-end guests {n the '(Continued on ae