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December 12, THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE HOME B? One of The OU Boys The Home Two treasure haunta for the two of us, brother and I. were found in the bouse; utterly unattractive and unin teresting en a fine day, but irresis- ably inviting on a rainy one. The attic upstairs was more con- venional, but darker, and therefore more mysterious and forbidding. The roof of the house sloped down there close to the floor at the far side from the small door and from one tiny opening in the eaves a ray of light and a cluttering of sparrows came up. It was festooned, in spite of moth- er's seasonable and altogether worthy housekeeping, with shivery cobwebs to get down your neck as you crept among the boxes and trunks and bags of discarded clothing clothing that must have earned its solitary super- annuation, for nothing wearable was discarded before it gave a good ac- count of itself on the various mem- bers of the family. Here we could come when mother's back was turned, with a small lamp and indulge in our visions of robbers' caves and bloodthirsty pirates to our hearts' content; while as we grew a little older the old chest in the corner revealed unsuspected evidences of the sentimentality on the part of our progenitors before the cares of such a family submerged it to a greater or lesser extent. But back in the woodshed was the more appealing haunt, after all, for the two of us. Up above the kitchen was an open-rafted space that could only be reached by a perilous clmb up the side rafters of the woodshed, as- sisted by convnient cleats on the walL It was a trying climb, but fruitful in its rewards rewards in the shape of slivers in your fingers and pants as you climbed. Up there was a dis- carded lounge, a (for the moment) vacant cradle, a large box of hoard- ed Youth's Companions, and several other interesting articles. The proper mode of approach to this sanctuary was to exit carelessly by the front door, having first seen to it that all possible spectators were conveniently engaged elsewhere, scout out around the front of the house, under the. young cedar, down between the brick wall of the house and the board fence, around the hen- house, in the woodshed from the rear, and then climb quietly up the up- right rafters and settle down unob- served upon the couch to full enjoy- ment of the occasion. Presently the unfailing maternal instinct would assrt itself, and mother would go on the hunt for her missing boys, but unavailingly. There is nothing more exciting and pleas- ing for the young mind than the voice of a parent calling sternly upon him to report to headquarters, when there is no earthly necessity for reply because the said parent knows not of his whereabouts. Carfully guarded, such a secret is good for a long time, and in the safety of the upper retreat the cradle wasted away, so far as its loose ends of wicker were concerned, while the litter of carefully extinguished mat- ches beside the couch grew. Wicker makes a fairly good, though medi- cated substitute for cigarettes we learned by experience. It comes, perhaps, a fairly close second to the more readily available cedar bark, and ahead of the less easily smoked elm root unless the latter be well dried and weathered, when it is per- haps ideal. But there were other attractions about the house. One which ap- pealed more read' 1 " t brother than to me, * , adventurous spirit, 11 n 'imbing up on the kite o> r*. then up over the gable <...c iront portion of the house and down to the fairly level top of the dormer window, where he could play an hilarious tatoo upon ' V zinc roof of it, until discovered by father, to whom such antics appeared as quite improper. Then, too, it was exciting to put a long plank up against the side of the house to an eave that was within reach, and pull out from there the matted network of straws and strings that went to form the nesting place of the cursing English sparrow, the only bird that was within reach hat was legitimate prey. And if some birdlings lost their innocent young lives in the process, it was only at the risk of our own, and therefore the affair was a sporting one to whic1> even the young sparrows could not rightly take exception. ANNUAL MEETING U.F.O The adjourned meeting of Osprey and Eugenia U. F. O. will be held in the Orange Hall, Feversham, on Dec. 20th. at 2o'clock p. m. All those interested in shipping live stock are requested to attend. HERB POOLE, Sec. ^^^P""*"*'*''"'*'""^^^^^^^^^* ' ' ,;?' , , r - - ' i ~- ' ~~~ ^^-^^^ .. -i ^ . r u-^ ^n ^^^.^^^M Dept. of Agriculture HOW TO GET THE HOG PREMIUM The following appears in a news letter sent oat by the Indusrial and Development Council of Canadian Meat Packers, 186 King Street W., Toronto. These letters are free to any farmer desiring them. "Though hog grading has been op- erative for over a year numbers of Canadian farmers do not seem to know how to get the benefits of the system especially the 10% premium price paid for "selects" which are suitable for first class- export bacon over the next grade, the thick smooth. The following exracts from the offic- ial Hog Grading Regulations made clear the system and the first steps to be taken by all who want the premium price: "When the grading of hogs is re- quested by one or more farmers at any country point, such hogs, provid- ed the buyer agrees, shall be graded >y the buyer in accordance with the official grades designated. " When togs are so garded a statement of grading shall be made out in dupli- cate and signed by the buyer and sell- er of if there be more than one eller, by their agent or representa- ive, and a copy of such statement ihall be furnished by the buyer and eller or seller's agent. The seller ir seller's agent may, if he so desires, orward to the office of the Dominion Live Stock branch at the nearest tock yards his duplicate copy of the grading statement, when a copy of he official grading statement for he carload of hogs will be furnished lim. "A car or part of a car of hogs containing hogs consigned or offered for sale at stockyards and containing hogs from more than one owner shall be graded as provided and, in addi- tion, the grading inspector shall list '; RESULTS OF GUELPH on the grading certificate the mark,* JUDGING COMPETITION weight and grade of each individual hog comprising such shipment and Grey c ounty boys did not win as shall furnish a copy of such certifi- high a pUce m the Judging compe- tition at Guelph as at Toronto on November 18th. Their standing was 14th in a competition embracing 25 counties. The representatives were higher profit* doe to scientific meth- ods of handling. 6. That crate fattening of chickens for 10 to 14 days would ;n- crease the value from 10 to 40%. 7. In Denmark there are 51 bacon factories or abbatoirs of which 45 are owned by the farmers them- selves. 8. Eighty five per cent of all bacon exported is sold co-operatively. 9. The farmer receives his pay for the hogs after they are slaughtered. They are graded "on the rail." 10. Quotations are sent out weekly so that farmers know exactly what the prices are. 11. The grades in Denmark are similar to those in Canada namely Leanest, Lean and Prime. The high- est quality being the first named. 12. That only one hog in 8 or 12% of hogs sold in Canada last year were "select." Ontario led with 19.5%; Quebec 17.4%; Manitoba 6.4% and Alberta 2.1 per cent. 13. That if Canadians want a larger share of the British imports of $270,- 000,000.00 worth of pork they must produce more than 1 in 8 "select." 14. That Canadian farmers are therefore losing the 10% premium on 7 out of 10 hogs they market. 15. Briain imported 643 million pounds of pork and pork products in the first 9 months of this year. 11. This pork came from the follow- ing countries Denmark 289 million pounds; United States 249 million pounds; Canada 66 million and other countries 39 million pounds. 17. That Canadians are not taking advantage of their opportunities of expansion in British markets in eggs, fruit, bacon and dairy products. It remains in the farmers' hands to de- velop the trade. See The Sunday School Concert Christmas Night The 48th annual Sabbath school entertainment of the Chalmer'a Pres- byterian Sunday school, Flesherton, will be held on Tuesday, December 25th, 1923. A choice program of solos, duets, recitations, drills, dia- logues and choruses by the school. An additional attraction will be Mr. Herbert W. Piercy, interpreter of literary, humorous and dramatic, story rciter, one of Canada's favor- ites. Rev. Jos. Harrower will preach the anniversary sermon on December 23rd. Come and hear them alL served from 6 to 8 o'clock. Tea Send The Advance to the absent one. Special rate from uow until Christmas. ^^ e ; cate to the owners of their agent." HOG GRADING RESULTS In the weekly report of the results of grading for the week of Nov. 29th to Dec. 5th, the following is given. There was a total of 1853 hogs shipp- ed from Grey County. This does not include those sent from Wiarton, Chesley, Tara or Hanover. Of the 1853 hogs shipped there were 660 select; 854 thick; 56 heavy; 178 shop hogs and 60 light and feeders. The most important thing is this, however, "How many of the farmers who pro- duce the select hogs received the extra payment of premium which am- ounted to about 80c. per hundred over the quotations of the past week?" This is $1.60 on each 200 pound hog. It is the farmers' fault if they do not receive this premium. The regulations are free for the asking from the Live Sock Branch, Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, or the Grey County branch of the De- partment of Agriculture. Brock Shore, Leonard Rutherford and Wm. Armstrong, all of Collngwood Township. Next week nine boys will be taken to the Swine Marketing Course at Toronto. DO YOU KNOW? 1. That Ontario has 14,000,000 head of poultry. 2. That in the United States 8% or one egg in every dozen nearly is lost through carelessnss and wrong hand- ling. 3 That Co-operative Marketing will eliminate this needless loss. 4. That co-operative Marketing in Denmark resulted in an increase of 100 ^ more hens. 5. That the production increased 400 "r which clearly proves that in- creased interest is stimulated in the Were Cured In December The report of the Ontario Board of License Commissioners contains some surprising information. The province sold liquor to the value of $4,000,000 in 1922; 623,000 prescriptoins were issued compared with 520,000 in 1921. In December 77,665 prescriptions were issued, by doctors, but the number issued in January dropped to 42,726, a fact which wiM in some quarters be regarded as evidence that the med- icine so freely prescribed in December had the desired effect. Many of the patients were cured, hence the de- crease in January. We also are in- formed by the report that out of the fines, imposed the $530,000 went to the province and $360,000 to the municipalities. JAMES WALKER DIES SUDDENLY Mr. James Walker, a respected re- sident of Eugenia, passed suddenly away at his home there on Tuesday, at the age of 63years . Mr.Walker had been ailing for some months. On Tuesday ate a hearty dinner, but shortly afterward took a weak spell and passed away in a short time. The funeral will take place to Markdale cemetery on Thursday at 11 o'clock a.m. Full Line of Hardware For All Purposes WV.VAV Nails, Glass and Other Materials Now is the time to buy JWAVAV PUMPS, STOVES, PAINTS, OILS. WASHING MACHINES, PAILS and GRANITE WARE. D. McKILLOP FLESHERTON, . . ONTARIO A Christmas Message From Flesherton Gift Shop Toyland is a winter circus for the Children All theg ames, Mama Dolls, Watches, Mechanical Toys, Sleighs Tops and Dishes, etc., are here. They'll live to see the toys Bring them in before Santa Clause starts to pick out the toys for his pack. Gifts For The Ladies The loveliest gifts for Mother, Daugh- ter., Sister or Sweetheart. Ivory for her dressing table ; a set of furs ; Hose Gloves. Silk Blouses. Camisoles, Bed- room Slippers, Overshoes, Handker- chiefs. Kimona Cloth. Dishes, Casser- oles, Trays, Jardinieres, etc. Don't Look Any Furthe- These Are For the Men Surprise Father or Brother with a beautiful Scarf, Tie, Gloves, Suspend- ers, Arm Bands, Military Brushes, Bedroom Slippers, Caps, Spatts, Handkerchiefs, Shirts, etc. F. G. KARSTEDT ALL FRESH GROCERIES FOR THE CHRISTMAS TRADE The New Frd Coupe An entirely new body design cf remarkable beauty as well as practical utility, ii the distinguishing feature of t'n-j new Ford Coupe. The body lines follow in one graceful sweep fro:n the new high radiator to the "Turtle-back" curve of the rear d^ck, which has been enlarged to conveniently accommod its bulky gnps and packages. Upholstering i; luxuriously deep both in the seat and back, the covering being of rich brown broukbth with mahosany stripe. A recess shelf is provided behind the seat, for parcels. Interior fictiagj indue' revolving window regulators, and door locks and handles finished in ni:ksl. The large tear ' indow is fitted with silk poplin shade in dull silvered mountings. The windshield is surmounted by a broad sun-visor, which protects the eyes from glare. As a handsome and practical all-weather car for town or country, the new Ford Coupe cannot be surpassed. New Ford Prices Coupe, $665 Fordor Sedan, $895 Ekctiic Starting end Lighting Equipment Siandard on the 3' mvJfis. Touring Car, $445 Rumbout, $405 Truck, $495 Ekc^lic Slailin; cn<i Litl.ling Ejmtfmtnl ; 5 OC alia. All prices L o. b. For-1, Ontario. Govcnu^Kit Taxes extja. All ForJ models may be obiair.sd through ths ForJ Weekly Purd.ase Plan f I CARS TRUCKS - TRACTORS H. DOWN & SONS Flesherton, - Ontario. FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA. LIMITED, FORD, ONTARIO