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iWednesay, February 19, 1941 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE FLESNERTON ADVANCE Published oa CoUincwo«>d Stew^ [ Fl^ahtrtoa, W«dnead«]r of aMk , wsek. Ciroulation ov«r 1,000. . Price in CMud* |2.00 p«r y«u, I «rhMi paid in advane* |1.60; in 1 11. S. A. 9&fiO p«r year, whai I iMtid in advanc* $iM, F. J. THUBSTON. Edltw. IMPKOVEMENT OF FARM METHODS A GREAT NEED The spotlight of public interest continued bo rest on the Canadian farmer last week^ as a Queen's Park cabinet representative heaped more criticiaiRi on the head of the Federal Minister of Ag^-iculture, and two authorities on apiculture passed along: more advice to Ontario farm- ers, suggesting ways in which they â- night improve their lot, in spite of (Other handicaps besetting them. In supporting Premier Hepburn's attitude toward Ottawa, Hon. William lu Houck accused Federal Minister Gardiner of neglecting the farmer, and he was particularly bitter in re- gard to the eight per cent tax on electricity which the farmer is com- pelled to pay on all power consumed. He said that no tax on power userf in industry was imposed and con- tended that since farming was also an industry, the farmers should not have to pay the tax. Mr. Houck is vice-chairman of the Ontatrio Hydro Electric Power Commission. Advice came from Professor Knox of the Ontario Agricultural College on pasturage and from J. C. Cassin of the Ontario Department of Agri- culture, on the improvement of the Ontario potatoe. Although 50 per cent of the plow- able land in this province was under kay and pasture, said Professor Knox, the farmer was not utilizing it to the utmost advange. Pasture heads the list as a source of low- priced animal feed, he maintatined, but this source of revenue to the far- mer was being neglected. He urged farmers to mix the seeds of various plants in order to get the greatest returns from their pastures. It was idle to expect a cow to walk all day over scrub land and fill a pail with milk at night. The use of better pasturage would net the farmer more profit than the use of mineral feeds from those who go from farm to farm selling it at |12 a hundred- weight. War Savings Certificates. • • • • While affairs in the Balkan states appear tu be grave at the present time for the Empire, they appeared that way last summer, and in the past few months conditions in the Near E^st improved to such an ex- tent that Italy now is eliminated as a threat to Egypt and the Suez Canal. » • • • The voluntary services branch of the Department of National War Services holds that. all wartime ap- peals to the public would raise maxi- mum revenue with minimum expense. In the majority of dances, parties and like entertainment, designed to aid the war effort, the expenses are all out of proportion to the financial returns gained, the branch has discovered. * * • « There is one visitor who should be heartily welcomed into Canadian homes throughout the country dur- ing the next few days. That is the man or woman who calls to ask citi- zens to sign a pledge for regular War Savings. This caller is not getting paid for his services. He is giving his time and his energy to his country, doing his bit to help Canada provide weapons and ammunition for our men who are risking their lives to defend our homes. Even though there may be some so poor that they cannot lend even a little bit every month to their country, there are none who shouldn't extend every courtesy to these voluntary workers who are calling "on the Nation's business." EUGENIA Mr. Cassin declared that if Ontario Ontario growers persisted in raising and marketing poor quality potatoes, the provincefs fl,0000,000 industry would soon be ruined. New Bruns- â- wick and Prince Edward Island po- tatoes now had the call, as the con- sumers had lost confidence in the Ontario variety. He urged farmers â- >ot to send any culls to market, but to grade them out and feed them to aniUdng cows and to hogs. He con- tended that the inferiority of Ontario potatoes would never be stamped out •untn a aystem of enforced inspection was adopted when moving into large markets in the province. Before the war, Canada and the ITnitcd States imported from Europe, principally from Denmark and Holl- and a great deal of potato starch food. Ontario farmers now had the chance of entering this field. EDITORIAL NOTES lioan to your country the money needed to carry on the war. Buy The Women's Association held a successful Valentine social on '"'ri. evening of last week. A good pro- gram was given and lunch served. There was a "sales" table of donated articles. The proceeds amounted to over $11.00 We are glad 1a) report Rev. Dr. Mercer able to be back to his duties again after a week's illness. There was a fair attendance at church on Sunday. Miss Dinsmore acted as organist in the absence of Miss'Car- ruthers. The Misses Mary and Isofoel McKee and friends of Toronto spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McKee. Mr. Roy McMillan was home from Oakville over the week end. We are pleased to report Mrs, G. Ward recovering from her illness the past week. We are sorry to report that Fred- die the il yr. old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duckett had the misfortune to break his leg below the knee, on Thursday after school, while in the bush with his father who was skid- ding logs. In some manner the log rolled against his leg knocking him down. Freddie was taken to Mark- dale hospital where the limb was set.. He is at home now resting nicely and appears quite cheerful regardless of the broken leg. We wish him a speedy recovery. Miss Mabel Duckett was home from Toronto over the week end. Gerald Magee and Billie Hanley have returned home from Long Branch, where they took their mill tary training. Miss Irene Martin was home from Islington over the week end. Everett, Cecil and Elgin Graham and Reg. Fawcett have returned home from Kearney, where they have been working the past few months for Mr. D. Weber of Kimberley. At the Y.P.U. meeting Wednesday evening, Mrs. Cairns presided for the devotional and business periods while TEXTILES in Action/ Th« Mionnous total of 32.0004)00 Ibt. of thoM and othor vital wor materials alroady thippad to Britain, South Afrioo, Australia and the Canadian Govornment is Dominion TeztiU's record sines the war started. 1L200 of thk cwmpcmY's 13,960 enqploTMS buT War Scnrings C«rlllio«lM wgulailf . the discussion was taken by the citi- zenship convenor, Dorothy Falconer. Her topic was "War is Fought by Radio." The Misses Betts sang a duet and readings were given by Mar- garet McMillan, Evelyn Campbell and Jean Phillips. A contest was conducted and games played. Candy was passed around and the meeting brought to a close. Miss Doris Magee was home from Flesherton over the week end. The villagers had a friendly call last week from the Assessor, Mr. F. Boland of Vandeleur, who is making his official rounds. Mr, Victor Campbell of Picton re- turned home at the end of the week and spent the week end with friend? at Blind River. SWINTON PARK NOT PLANNING ONTARIO REDISTRIBUTION BILL Premier Mitchell Hepburn an- nounced last week he is not planaing a redistribution for the coming ses- sion of the Ontario Legislature. In some political circles the premier's announcement was taken to indicate there was no general election in pro- spect for this year. Others said that there was no object in 'ntroducing a redistribution bill on the evening of the ten-year census. AVhy do people persist in referring to chidldren as kiddies? AUCTIONEER WALTER SEELEY See me about your auction sale. All sales eonducted oh business prin- ciples. Phone me at Feversham 4rl2 or make arrangements at The Flesherton Advance office. Mrs. John Lane and son. Earl spent Thursday at the home of her brother Mr. Will, Reid, ^^Igremont. The E\ichre Club met pThnirsday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Hardy. Four tables were played and an enjoyaible evening was spent Miss Margaret Weir of Egremont is visiting for a few days with her cousin. Miss Agnes Heard. Mrs. Carlyle McMillan is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Scutt, at Badgeros. Mr. and Mrs. Will Stewart spent Sunday with the latter's mother, Mrs. Jas. McLean, 14th Con. The Brown family moved to their new home on the OJ).R., near Price- ville on Wednesday. They will be missed in the community. The Ladies' Aid and W.M.S. will meet on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Ed. Haw. The Women's Institute met last Wednesday at the home of Mrs Fred Fell. A large number of ladies were present and a good meeting was en joyed., A quilt for the Red Cposs was completed at the meeting. Miss Florence Porter and brother, Wesley, of Dundalk high school, spent the week end at their home. Mrs. Angus MoCannell is a patient in the Markdale hospital at present. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Congratulations to Dr. R. W. Lind- say of Dundalk, who has been ap- pointed Medical Officer of Health for Proton Township. He will replace Dr. Martin of Dundalk, who has very ably carried out this duty for a goodly number of years. FEVERSHAM Miss Evelyn Hale aiid" Mi. Guy Poole, who are attending the Normal School in Toronto, dpent the week end at their homes. Mrs. John Hudson and son, Paul, spent the week end with relatives in Toronto. Miss Bemioe Poole of Duntroon visited at her home over the week end. Mr. Burt Davidson of Owen Sound spent the week end at his home. Mr. and Mrs. George Sled and fam- ily, Russel Hawton and Joe Wright motored to Toronto on Satorday for the week end. Bom â€" On Feb. 14, to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Teeter, a son John Frederick. Mrs. E. Hawton spent the past week with friends in Toronto. It is understood that Mr. Richard Hallum has taken a position in a canning factory in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Poole spent a a feiw days in Toronto this week. Mother: What are the young man's intentions? Daughter: Well he's been keeping me pretty much in the dark. ROCK MILLS Mr. and Mrs. Ken Teeter of Vande- kur visited on Sunday with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Russell. Mr. and Mrs Leio Patton of London were visitors over the week end with Mr and Mrs. Harry Patton. We are sorry to report Mr. James Stafford not enjoying good healtii. He is in a very weakened condition at present. Messrs. Thos. 'Whitmore and Louis Newell of Durham spent Sunday with the Newell familjes here. Mr. Glen Croft, who has been working the pa»t few weeks at Kearney, Ont., arrived home Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Russell visited recently with Eugenia friends. Mr. Stewart Foster of Durham spent the week end at his home here. Mr. F. Boland assessor, of Vande- leur was working on this line the past week, making his ustial annual calls. "Stout people are much more hon- ourable than thin ones." "How do you make that out?" "Well, it's difficult to get them to stoop to anything low." CEYLON Mrs. Geo. Udell visited Toronto friends over the week end. Miss Agnes Macphail spent the week' end at the home of her Bistei in Pahnerston. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Coleman, Mary and Donald, of London were visitOM over the week end with the formei't mother, Mrs. H. M. Coleman, and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. GoUinson and family. Miss Jean Copeland of Victoria Comers spent the week end with her sister, Mrs. J. R. Sinclair. Douglas and Donald Sinclair visit- ed their grandparents in Dnndalk recently. • 'tC:1^^±S% Mrs. Jas. 'W. MoMuUen aoconqian- ied her brother, Mr. Maurice Wright, to Toronto last week end. Rev. C. O. and Mrs. Pherrill of Markdale were visitors on Tnssday at J. F. Collinson's. . A. G. 2 Wallace McDermid o# Gait Aircraft Training School has passed his trade test and medical examina- tion and has been transfented to Manning Pool, Toronto, for further training. Woman in New York asks for a di- vorce, although the Is 77 and her hus- band 80. They have been married 68 years and 369 days. Perhaps tiie man dose not feel like stepping out like he used to. fc»»»»»»»*«»» » »»»»»»»»»»»»»»00»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» The Smiths of Canadh are going to join to purchase a Spitfire Fine. That will include Black Smith Lock Smith and Tin Smith. "Here," said the hardware mer- chant to an Irish customer, "is a stove that will save you half your ordinary fuel costs to operate." "Begorrah " said Pat, "let me have two of thim, and 111 be able to save it all." WE SPECIALS IN Maple Leaf Flour Cream of the West $3.10 ! Monarch Pastry ;; i < > < > < > < • 80c & A. Co-operative Company, Lid. FLESHERTON. Ontario <^•^<^<K>4"^<^<•<>•x•<><M^.>,>^<.,^.^^^,^,^^J,^,jH^<,<M{M^^H>^<,^4,,;.^,4^