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*1 / THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1942 Appte Gxowers Advocate EstblshngCentral Agency Cobourg Convention Âddressed by O.A.C. Associates Trade concessions enjoyed by Canadian apple growers in ship- ments to the Old Country, would be lacking after the present war was over, members of the North- umberland and Durham Apple Growers Association in session in Cobourg were told last week. They would have to stand on their own feet in competition with other countries in their trade with Britain, Andy Fulton of Grimsby, who was marketing representa- tive of the Ontario Fruit Growers Association in Great Britain be- fore war broke out, told the grow- crs. United States would be shar- ing in the British market, he said. He advised them further that they should concentrate on the domes- tic market. Grow more Mclntosh Reds, he suggested-the more the better. The world over, the trend was to narrow down the varieties grown to a few standard, w~ell- paying brands, Mr. Fulton said. Ontario apples in the past, of the McIntosh variety, had not stood up in transit to Great Britain as the same apples from British Col- umbia had maintained quality. Home marketing-was changing, said Geo. Dickson, O.A.C., Guelph. In the old days, the city folk put their apples down cellar in bar- rels, and bought them by the bar- rel, whereas now the trend was to buy them by the basket or box. About forty per cent of the apple crop was being absorbed by the Chain stores. This and other facts were things that could be com- municated to the growers by mar- keting representatives, while var- iety committees could study the brands of apples and their ability to grow on souls peculiar to the different sections of the district. Each section should have a de- monstration orchard to test out different kinds of apples because the individual grower could not afford to do it himself, suggested Mr. Dickson. The whole business of growing apples should be close- ly connccted with the marketing end of it, the speaker said. As an instance, some years ago it be- came evident that Mclntosh Reds were becoming more popular with the public than the Snows, but al the growers did not know it at the time, an example of where a marketing representative could be valuable to the grower. Touching on the varieties of apples, Mr. Dickson said that the Delicious, although rated high, did not do so well when the tree got older, whereas the Mclntosh turn- ed out good crops yearly. The Delicious was good mainly as a pollinator, between the blossom- ings of Mclntosh and Spy apples. Under right conditions the Dcli- clous* had a nice colour and was a good apple but for some reason or other the public bought the Bni- .tish Columbia Delicious. After Mr. Dickson's remarks, the growers had a discussion on apple varieties, comparing the re- action found with various brands in various sections of Northum- berland and Durham. Ontario apple growers should see to it that they have a central agency with Ottawa if they ex- pected active participation in ap- pIe export trade with Great Bni- tain, stated G. F. Perkin, secre- tary-treasurer of the Ontanio Fruit Growers Association, in address- ing the convention. There had been more trouble handling Ontario's modest ten thousand barrels for British ex- port last faîl than British Colum- apples, for the reason that B Columbia had one organizati handle the whole transaction Mr. Perkin. Ottawa hopec some time this coming sprinr British Ministry of Foodv indicate what it wanted Canada in the way of apples. "Suppose Ontario's. quot 150,000 barrels, what are plans to get it?" asked Mr. P of the growers. The special ducts board of Ottawa will only with a group who wil] agreements and are prepari carry them out. Ottawa says if Ontario wants the export ness it must be prepared to out its commitments," dec Mr. Perkin. Representatives of local as. INeill Shoes ARE BEST For Style & Comfi &kat". Sharpenei EecOndt@fld skating oul for sale. TIELy NECEssITJE GIM&se, Rubbers, Snow M wilh ide varlety to chu firom. Shoe E&ePalrlflg lua speclait NAYLOR'S oh" igospi la tions should lay out their plans with the object of consolidating them at the convention in Hamil- ton. 0f course it was known de- finitely at this time just what Great Britain will want in regard to apples but the ground work for handling it should be laid, he said. rMeet In Toronto W. A. Fraser, M.P. for Northum- berland, held the view that it would be better to hold the 0.F. G.A. conventions in Toronto in- stead of Hamilton in order to get a better attendance. As Northum- berland and Durham was the big- gest apple-growing section in the province, the convention would be better if held dloser to this area by being held at Toronto. He pointed out that Harry Sirett of Brighton, president of the Asso- ciation of Northumberland and Durham Apple Growers in 1941, had donc invaluable work with him in negotiations held in con- nection with agreements made with British Columbia and Nova Scotia apple interests. The apple industry would be depressed dur- ing the present war and it would be the duty of new officers of the local apple growers' associations to sit in on the negotiations which will have to be made by the On- tario and Federal Governments. It must be remembered that fhe apple industry had received spe- cial assistance and the duty re- mained that the industry kept on an operating basis. The growers must interpret their ideas through the new officers in securing new agreements stated Mr. Fraser. Price Ceiling Mr. Sirett replied that Mr. Fra- ser had been of great value as a connecting link between the growers and the governmcnt. La- ter during the discussion, Mr. Fraser predicted that fruits and vegetables would not be exempt- ed from the price ceiling any long- er than the end of January. F. J. Webster of Picton addres- sed the meeting on packaging of apples. From his experience he had found that the cost per barrel was about the same as the cost of the equivalent in volume repre- sented in hampers. Costs of pack- ing ither type of container was about the same, Mr. Webster said. The "Qucbec box" was much more expensive as a container. It was cheaper to pack the basket than any other container and these enjoyed popularity with the buying public. Cellophane sacks in their cardboard cartons had not been found very satisfactory be- cause the stems of the apples easi- lY punctured the cellophane. Last faîl there had been trouble getting liner pads, hamper hooks, etc., and the supply of containers might be limited next faîl, he said. Off icers Elected Professor R. Thompson of the O.A.C., Guelph, and Professor J. E. Howitt of O.A.C., also spoke. W. H. Porter, editor of the Farm- ers' Advocate, spoke at the noon- day banquet. Following were the officers elected for 1942: Past President, Russell Osborne; President, Harry Sirett; Vice-Pre- sident, Harold Gibson; Secretary- Treasurer, E. A. Summers, Direc- tors: Albert Motton, S. Tinson, Harry Crews and Gordon Finlay for Northumberland; W. F. Rick- ard, Howard Gibson, F. Currell and 1. Colwill for Durham; Rcso- lutions Committee, Russell Os- borne, Morley Webster, Dawson Beeve, J. Alyca, E. Little, and C. Carruthers; Membership Commit- tee, Morley Webster, Russell Os- borne, I. Colwill and W. Knight; Federation of Agriculture repre- sentatives, H. Crews, C. Finlay and S. Tinson for Northumhpr- Facing A Crisis WILBERT FRANKLIN RICKARD., M.P. Elected ini the post-Munich, pre-Maginot, Chamber- lain era, March, 1940, by voters w-ho registered personal approval of Mackenzie King rather than a choice of poli- des, (for both parties w'ere identical on the manpower issue) Mr. Riekard, todav, must heed an alarmed elector- ate that is in no mood further to tolerate "'Chamberlain cautiousness. " Ovenwonked farmers, fornierly lifelong Libenals, now outspokenly repudiate their decision of March 1940, because of a wvorlç upheaval that bas upset eveny cal- cula tion meanwhile, and they now eall for an ali-out war in wvhich manpowen will be restoned to depleted farms by way of Iniversal National Selectiv'e Service. Their demand is that pnomptly after Jan. 2lst when Parliament meets, their representative, above pictured, shall openly on the floor of the House voice both their present condition as agriculturists and their immediate needs to the end that production be sustained. Farmers are now' and have from the first been 100 percent for victory. Briti hlad; Haito iecosH, the death of her daughter Rowena, Clip sheet on publicity was taken with a piano solo; a short address ton to rett and H. Gibson. at Weston, after a lingering iii- by Mrs. J. Colwill and Mrs. A. by Rev. J. A. Plant. n, said. Resolutions committee brought ness cheerfully and patiently Trenouth. Mrs. S. Williams gave Mission Band met Sunday morn- d that in a recommendation that the borne. a reading "Weapons for War- ing. Mrs. Werry led in prayer. ig, the Federal and Ontario Fruit Acts Mrs. Clara Jeifrey, Toronto, is fare," and Miss Reynolds read Dr. The officers for 1942 are: Presi- would be changed in regard to the per- guest of Miss Minnie Horn. Little's provincial convention ad- dent, Keith McGill; Secretary, from centage of the minimum color re- Pte. Bruce Hogarth, Niagara, dress, which contained many fine Donalda Griffin; Treasurer, Joyce S. quirements ta read as follows: who has been iii, is with his par- points. Next meeting at Miss Rey- McGill. ta is "No. 1 Snows, 40; Wealthy, 40; ents. nolds' on Feb. lth. List of articles completed for your Domestic, 15 in each case." That We welcome to our village and___________ wrorheesneJy ti- ~eknthé following varieties be changed community life Mr. Robinson who clude: 13 paresinpyjma s4etran il pro- ta Section (B) under red cheeked takes the place of Mr. HarryG ov trousers, 4 turtleneck sweaters, [I deal or blush varieties: Lasalle, Mil- Faulkner as principal of our MvapleG e 20 quilts, 8 pairs seamen's socks, Il sign waukee, Hubbardston, Cranberry, school. Mr. Faulkner has accept- ____ ar evc ok,4ngt ed toa ipn httemnmmsz orc oiina amn co The first Farmi Forum meeting gowns, 7 skirts, $8.00 for blankets. s that varieties listed here be as follows: Mrs. A. Trenouth, who has been wsheld o Monday vn at Leader, Mrs. T. Stevenson. Lbusi- No. 1 Wealthy, Lasalle, Hubbards- in Bowmanville Hospital with a waR.Steons'. y t eetn i carr ton, Scot Winter, Windsor Chief, broken arm, is now being cared R9 tvn' etmeigi ottery Ppin 1 Jan. i9th at Mrs. L. C. Snowden's. clared CabryPpi,24; Domestic, for at her sister's, Mrs. Mabel 2 inches; Domestic, 21/, if packed Taylor. Mrs. Stan Little, Cobourg, visit-Sae 2sca 1/2; McIntosh and Snow, No. 1, Miss Pearl Gilbert and girl fri- ed at Mrs. C. H. Snowden's.Sae soa-in a closed package and marked end, Whitby, visited with hier par- Mr. Sam VanCamp, R.C.A.F. for size and grade. ents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gilbert. school, Gaît, spent the weekend Rev. Gardner gave a fine ser- North Group of the Women's at home, mon on "God's caîl to us," on Institute met for sewing at Mrs. Mr. John Snowden, Mr. and Sunday. Sacrament was adminis- W. G. Doidge's on Wednesday, Mrs. Lou Hockin, Mrs. Edward tered at the close. Hamipton and the West group at Mrs. L. Foley, visited Mr. and Mrs. Law- Y. P. U. meeting was opened ICryderman's, when a quantity Of rence Staples, Bethany, last week. by the newly elected president, work was accomplished and af- Mr. B. Darch. Program was in W.C.T.U. meeting was held at ternoon tea was served. charge of Mrs. R. Winter; Bible Mrs. Mabel Taylor's on Tuesday. Hampton Red Cross supplies reference, Mrs. L. Squair; topic, Young People's Union met on sent Jan. 6th, 1942, as follows: M.W alr ako h Lf Friday night with President Thel 8 pr. seaman's socks, 7 pr. gloves, .m.iskl den ofMr.hW.BTayr. Taonth ie ma Robbins in the chair. Devo- 2 helmets, 1 pr. mitts, 1 pr. day _____ o Jon Bunyan" was geiven by tional period was in charge of socks,1 pullover. Visitors: Mr. and Mrs. R. Black hare Winter ofwa eided t Po Eileen Wray. Madlyn Wilcox gave Women's Institute met Thurs- and famiîy, Oshawa, at Mr D. haes a chapter0fmeePigrsPr- the call to worship. Gladys Ker- day with President Mrs. F. Honey Lewis'.. Mr. and Mrs. S. Turner ig e"read ateach meeting. Riah- sey read the Bible lesson. Muriel in the chair. Coîîecting saîvage and Helen, Oshawa, at Mr. Wes- ings awe r.given by r. .pich- Smith gave a New Year Devo- for war purposes was discussed ley Oke's. .. Mr. and Mrs. C. Gra- ardis dM. D.ollar; piouh tional reading. Edith Rackham and collection will be made at a ham, Courtice, with Mrs. C. Boyd. sogn Mliss MrColB.utt moh- read a New Year's poem. Rev. W. later date. Annual "At Home" . . n Wearn, RCAF at home rgnescti o Mr. B. Dach.t Rackham led in prayer. 'rhese of- wiîî be heîd in February. Program . Miss Elsie Oke, Toronto, with Contest,"What codoyuctknorabou ficers were elected: Hon. Presi- was in charge of the North Group her mother Mrs. Wesley Oke who Cratnad?. a odce o e dent-Rev. W. Rackham; Presi- and was conducted by Mrs. C. is fil.. Miss Marion Martin, Har- creion. r gadt ko dent-Thelma Robbins; Ass't.- Warren. Topic on the "New mony, Mr. F. Wright, Bowman- that Mrs. Carl Billings, Orono, Edith Rackham; Secretary-Ber- School Curriculum" was taken by ville, Mr. H. Wright, at Mr. E. who has been in Bowmanville tha Armour; Ass't.-Ted Kersey; Mrs. A. E. Billett which proved Wright's. .. Mr. and Mrs. C. Wer- Hospital for the past week, is im- fort Treasurer-Acy Horn; Fellowship very interesting. Splendid musi- ry and family, Kedron, at Mr. E. proving nicely. Convenor -Mrs. Austin Barron; cal numbers were presented by A. Werry's. . . Miss J. H. Werry, Hampton W. I. East group met Worship Convenor -Lloyd Ker- Miss Norah Horn and Mrs. W. Kedron, with Mr. J. A. Werry.. at Mrs. R. Knox's on Tuesday af- ed sey; Missionary Convenor-Jean Doidge. Current Events were giv- Mr. and Mrs. S. Pethick and Clif- ternoon where Red Cross sewing itfits Balson; Missionary Worship Con. en by Mrs. C. Warren. Roll caîl ford at Mr. 0. Pethick's, Totten- was under way. -Keith Billett; Citizenship Con.- was a Question Drawer pn the ham. . . Mr. and Mrs. B. Ashton, Harold Quarry; Worship Con.- New School Curriculum.' Usual Cartwright, at Mr. G. Beech's. Marjorie Allun; Cultural Con.-- social haîf hour followed. Sorry to report our teacher, lt Keith Peters; Worship Con-Mur- W. C. T. U. met at Mrs. Mabel Miss Sanders' mother is ill. Mrs E OOS iel Smith; Flower Committee- Taylor's on Tuesday. Miss Rey- 0. C. Ashton, a former teacher, English Letter 0080e Eileen Wray, Madlyn Wilcox; Au- nolds, who presided in the ab- is supplying at the school. ditors-Wilfrid Smale, A u s t i n sence of Miss Katerson, read the Y. P. U. met Tuesday night. The following is the letter men- Barron; Ushers -Garth Perrett, president's letter. National appeal Devotional was in charge of Mrs. tioned in the Girls' Service Club ýy at Percy Allin; Recreation Commit- for war project of Home Centre G. Beech and quiet piano music article as being received by Gor- tee-Elsie MacMillan, Nellie Ar- for soldiers at Petawawa was by Mrs. E. Wright; vocal duet by don Wilcox, Liberty St., Bowman- mouir, Wilfrid Smale. Progressive dealt with and donation was rais- Misses Lorna Rahm and June ville: crokinole was played, after which ed. Mrs. J. G. Burns conducted Ashton; story and prayer by Mrs. II am writing for my little sandwiches, coffee and cake was devotional perîod. Prayer tapie G. Beech. Remainder of meeting grandson: I do not know you served. was "For our King and His ad- was in charge of Miss J. Houston; but having found an address in Symnpathy is extended to Mrs. visors that they may do justly and reading was given by Mrs. E. the pocket of knickers I received Charlotte Stephens and lamily in walk wisely before the Lord." - Wright; Mrs. L. Lamb favored fromn Dockland Settlement, I thought I would like to write and thank Canada for what they arc doing for us over here. II am 9 ycars of age and have a younger brother and sister. Wc werc bombed out in March and we lost all our home, but "Old Nasty" did not get us. Mum, Gran and us were in the Ander- son shelter and a lot of it fell on us but we arc still safe. I have an uncle Tom in the RA.F. I wish I werc old enough to be with hlm. II wish you ahl a Happy Christ- mas. Chins up! We'll bash 'cm- that's what my uncle Tom says.' (My daughter and I take this opportunity to thank you for what you are doing over there. God bless you all.) Peter Ellis. MERRY DANCE RAISES MONEY FOR CLUB ROOM The best attended dance of this scason was sponsored Friday night by the united service clubs of the town at which $70.00 was realized for maintenance of sol- diers' club rooms in the Cowan Block. Dancing to the rhythms of Merriman's Orchestra, Cobourg, everyone enjoyed themselves im- mensely. Lunch was served by the ladies. The work is carried on under leadership of the Girls' Service Club and all other service organi- zations of the town contributed representatives to a central or- ganization whose purpose is to cstablish and maintain comforts of a club room for use of all men on active service. That the roomn is being used and appreciated is wcll shown. Last Sunday night when a large group of men, some with their wives, assembled a sing-song was held and refrcshments served. One ambitious recruit, hearing the room was short of tea towels, turncd up with a brace of dlean dishwipers purloincd fromn some secret source. Men from far-off points in South America and other parts of the world visit the roomn regularly, J. O'Neill says. The executive hopes that by sponsoring these functions the clubroomn will be sclf-supporting although the service organizations have guaranteed its upkeep. t 1- Halibut Liver 011 Caps 89e - $1.25 Cod Liver 011 Caps ---- 98e Codiettes...........--------$1,98 Ayerst 10D Cod Liver 011 67c - $1.69 Calcium A Capsules $1.10 - $2.00 COMMITTEE FOR TOTAL WAR <Continued from page 1) and should if providcd with help under a government wartime plan or policy we suggest that your instructions to your member be conveycd to hlm before hie leaves for Ottawa to attend parliament which opens Jan. 21. The Government's Stand It may be well to again cm- phasize the situation as it cxîsts today in Canada, with this funthel' observation; that, since these col- umns last survcyed the matter, Japan has joincd the Axis in ail- out war and the United States is into the world-wide confliet, with "conscription" for service any- where in the world. Canada now faces war over two oceans and, after two and a quarter years of wan, has not adoptcd "conscrip- tion" as has both Britain and the U.S.A. So that the matter is made per- fectly clear we quote from Han- sard. On Nov. 11, 1941, speaking in the House, to a point raised by a member, Rt. Hon. Mackenzie King said in defending his refusal to conscnipt men for overseas: "I have said repcatedly that any young man in this country whu does not recognize the seriousncss of the existing situation and play his part in hclping to meet it is going to suffer for it in one way or another duning the rest of his_ days." That clearly states his life- long position. Again on Nov. 12, 1941, page 4672, Hansard, Mr. King in rising to a question of privelege, said: "So fan as conscription for service overseas is concerned in the arm- cd forces of Canada . .. so fan as 1 am conccrned, without any con- sultation of the people on that subjecet, I do not intcnd to take the. rcsponsibility of supporting any policy of conscription for overseas." That, too, is clear enough. These are officiai state- ments by the head of Canada's present govcrnment andl these just over two months ago. No one can dcny thiat any form of con- scription at home has been insti- tutcd that will help the farmer in any way, shape or form. The answer to ail this, of course, is this present upheaval in public opinion, the publishing of protest and advertisement in this issue and the caîl upon our Member of Parliament to indicate bis po- sition. It must be remcmbcrcd that this community is largely a farming community and that the present M.P. is the representative of ail the people in the constitu- ency. The Statesmian's Stand One other highlight that came out in the rump session of parlia- ment is the reply of the Minister of National Defence to a question about enlisting for active service: Said Mn. Raîston, Nov. 6, 1941, "No, they (anyonc in Canada) cannot volunteer for active ser- vice confined to Canada." Ali of these things present the case of Canada's participation at this time. The whole sctup is one easily understood by anyone with less than average perception. No particular emphasis is necded here. The report of the meeting in Toronto, together with the back- ground and the present scope of the fîghting on ail fronts and thc local scene have been rcvicwcd sufficîently for ail to understand. In ail of this The Statesman is following out its longtime policy and considers that it is here and now nendering a national service, which, ere long, must be reflected in the local scene. We shaîl be happy for the response not only of any of our readers but particu- larly of our Federal member. It will be a pnivilege to print com- ment and it will be a duty to re- cord whether or not comment is forthcoming. Pte. Henry Rodd, Fort Fronte- nac, Kingston, was home. 100 A.S.A. Tabs.---------- 19e Cocoanut 011 Shampoo --25e Dodd's PlUs-------------- 43e Pinex ------------------ 32ze Lactogen------------ 69c, $1.59 100 NyaI A.S.A.----------- 49e Kldney Pis -----------------25e Plnkham's Comp.--------87c PAGE SIX -- I THE CANAflIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO s M When we fit your eyes you are assured en- tire satisfaction in quality, style and price. C r e o p h o s for bronchial Thermogene Wool 49c - 98e coughs. Guaranteed to re- Buckley's Capsules ---35o lieve ehest colds. L ar ge Laxacold ---------------- 25o bottie --------------------$1.00O Grove's L. B. Q. 24c - 44e Cet your Rubber Hot Water Bottie Now Ail bottles guaranteed from 1 to 4 years 49 -69 -89 -98- 1.19 -1.39 ALPHAMETTES $1.00, $1.85, $3.50 BEECHAM'S PILLS 23e - 49e NOVA KELP. -- 79c, $1.39 K-PLUS -------------- 98e SLOAN'S LINIMENT 33e - 63e MINARD'S LINIMENT 29e - 59 ABSORBINE JR. 98c, $1 .9 MECCA-------23c, 45c, 79o Films developed FREE- with a 24 hour service 695 P R.flWLINGl Dhm. B.Prompvt 695 . li LDUULI~U, 1111. *Dellvery Farm Radio forums PROVIDENCE FARM FORUM The last Farm Forum broadcast of the Christmas series was heard on Monday night. Our group met at the home of Mr. A. Barnett. The topic of this series was "Ag- riculture from Coast to Coast.", The members concluded that con- ditions in agriculture are on a parallel throughout the Dominion, namnely, that the returns from farming are not high enough to meet production costs and main- tain a standard of living compar- able with others having as large a capital investment. t Mr. Heyland reported that Dur- ham has 19 forums. All felt that there could easily be one hun- dred, if the farmers were as in- terested in the Federation of Ag- riculture as they should be. Our next meeting at Mr. O. J. Luxton's begins the winter series as well as the project on "Co- operative Purchasing." We wel- come any from other sections who are interested in starting a Forum. NEWCASTLE RADIO FORUM Newcastle District Farma Radio Forum met Jan. l2th at Howard Allin's, with an attendance of 17, which was very promising and showed interest had not waned during the holiday season when Forums were suspended. Russell Osborne as chairman conducted the discussion following the radio broadcast, dividing the group into three discussion groups. Topic of "Farmers on Prairies" and ways of encouraging formation of For- ums were dîscussed, and Mrs. Howard Allin, secretary, record- cd opinions of the gathering. Fol- lowing the completion of discus- sion, Mrs. Howard Allun and Ross Allin provided music for a song period. Forum Jan. l9th, at Chris Bar- chard's, will have as convenor John Rickard, who will conduct discussion on question, "Is the Farmer Inefficient?" SHAW'S FARM FORUM At the home of Mr. W. J. S. Rickard, Shaw's, about fifteen gathered Monday night to take part in the Farm Forum discus- sion on "The Farmer at Work on the Prairie." It was agreed by the two discussion groups that agri- culture in Eastern and Western Canada is interdependent and the problcms of the West affect us in Ontario. When the buying power of the West is curtailcd it has an undesirable cffect on eastern economy. When the ncxt forum is held at James T. Brown's, Kurv Inn, a larger attendance is expectcd to make the affair more interesting and profitable. BRADLEY'S FARM FORUM The Farm Radio Forum met at J. Yellowlces'. It was favorably decided that the eastcrn Canadian farmen was in better shape gen- erally than the western farmer. The western farmer, howevcr, can grow wheat on a larger scale and thus produce cheaper than thp eastern farmer. The sale of sprn#' wheat at a lowcr price than win,* ter wheat was an advantage to eastern farmers who wanted wheat to buy for feeding pur- poses and yct it was thought to have a tcndency to lower the price of Ontario wheat. The ncxt farm forum will be at Ralph Davis' with evcryone wclcomce. Please bring lunch. Miss Agnes MePhail is going to spcak to the Darlington Town- ship Federation of Agriculture at Hampton Church, on Wcdnesday, Jan. 2lst. Everybody welcomc. A member of Local 189 reports their union is contributing about $300 a month to the miners on strike at Kirkland-Lake.