The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

ORONO WEEKLY TIMES Published Every Thursday At the Office of Publication Main St. - - Orono TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION $1.25 per year. To subscribers in the United 'Stat- es, $2.00 per year. To Subscribersâ€"No paper will be «topped until all arrears are paid, ex- cept at the option of the proprietor. A postoffice notice to discontinue is not sufficient. Advertising Rates on Request PINE JOB PRINTING Phone 9 r1 R. A. Forrester, Publisher Thursday, February 17th, 1938 ONTARIO POTATOES IN ONTARIO MARKETS Why are Ontario potatoes being discriminated against to the extent of 26c. to 35c. per bag on Ontario markets ? Is it because: potatoes of good quality cannot be produced in Ontario ? No. Rut too many Ontario potatoes are poorly graded and have not good cooking quality, resulting from im- maturity, frost injury and diseases, Many of the consuming public have been so dissatisfied with Ontario po-, ta toes that they refuse to buy them. In Toronto some chain stores and many independents do not handle Ontarios at all, others report that 75 per cent, of their trade is with Mari- time stock. It appears that in October and November many potatoes affected with field frost, Fusariu-m Wilt and Fusarium Eiuma-rtii and poorly grad- ed were rushed to market. They were very unsatisfactory to the consumer and many of them turned to Mari- time potatoes. The demand for On- tario potatoes has fallen off and many growers are receiving only 35c. to 40c. per bag while Prince Edward Islands are selling at 90c, per bag in carloads on track Toronto. Even well graded Ontarios of good quality move slowly at 15c. below P. E, Fs., because so many are afraid to buy Ontario po- tatoes. Confidence once lost is diffi- cult to regain. At the present time some well graded, potatoes are being offered with 7-5 per cent, Fusarium Wilt and Fusarium Eumartii and some hollow heart and frost injury to make conditions worse. There is very little that Can be done this season to correct or improve con- ditions, but efforts should be made to make preparations for the 1938 crop. Where seed potatoes Infected with these diseases are planted in the soil these fields will become infected and another crop : of diseased potatoes produced with results,similar to those existing at present. The importance of using seed that is free from di- sease cannot be too strongly impress- ed upon potato- growers. Farmers who have potatoes bearing, these di- seases shoudil cook them when feed- ing them to live stock. If fed un- cooked infection will be carried to the soil in, the manure and succeed- ing potato crops will be infected, The anno unit of certified seed pota- toes Jn Ontario is very limited. There were less than 1300 acres of potatoes that received and. passed inspection in Ontario last year. This is less than 1 per cent, of the Ontario crop. There were very few fields of Uncer- tified stock that did not have these diseases in them. Much of the cer- tified crop has been marketed for table use. Growers who need a change of seed- should not delay in arrang- ing for their supplies, while it is yet possible to get them. District representatives : will be furnished with the names of certified seed growers and the varieties grown. Ontario potato growers are losing many thousands of dollars by using seed that is disease infected. They are also encouraging Maritime grow- ers to increase -. their acreages, when there is such a demand in Ontario markets for their potatoes. Forty per cent, of the P. E. 1, crop was planted from -certified seed and less than 1 per cent, of Ontario’s crop. This very well explains the differ- ence in price in Ontario markets. Di- seased- seed, cannot - produce good, po- tatoes. â€"J. T. Gassin, Potato Fieldmnn. ---------------------:â€"«â€":â€". Mr. Orme Gam.-.liy is one of the in- vited guests of the Ttoron-to Durham Club at their February.meeting, 24th, at the Slierbonnie House. The guest speaker is Mr. Phys D. F-aiifbami and the soloist is Miss’ Hazel Byara. Mr. and Mrs. A If. N. Mitchell, manager of the Oanadja Life Insurance Cbm-- pany, will be the host and hostess. RATTER Dignity is -one thing that cannot be preserved in alcohol. * * * * Pebple who have half an hour to spare usually spend it with somebody who hasn’t, •» * * * The musicians who invented1 swing, ought to. * * * * IS,a les resistanceâ€"the triumph of mind -over patter. * * * * Mr. and Mrs. Emsy Jackson, Paul’s Valley, OMa„ Negroes, named their two s-ons Tonsillitis and Meningitis. Las*: week they christened a daugh- ter Appendicitis. * * # # When- some men discharge an ob- ligation you can hear the report for miles around. * * "â- * * THE HOLE IN THE DOUGHNUT An old New England sea captain, one Ham-son Gregory, gave the mod-- ern American doughnut its hole. The date of the great -contribution was in 1847. The captain was a boy -art. the time and watching his mother fry doughnuts he noticed, that the Cen- ters of the cakes always seemed doughy, and suggested eliminating thi.s- part before, the cakes were cook- ed. Laughingly she followed the sug- gestion and the result was so satis- factory that she never went back to the old way. Her method was copied by others until it spread over the whole country. # # » * THF. BALANCE OIF TIRADE A small dog was observed in- a Los Angeles newsstand with a placard around his neck announcing that he was For Sipl-e. A patron -asked the newsboy what was his price. “Fifty thousand dollars,” said the boy. “Why that’s preposterous,” said the patron. “There isn't, a dog in the country worth $50,000.” “Fifty thousand dollars is his -price,” said the boy, “aii-d: $50,000 is what I’m going to gdt for him.” The patron shook liis head and went bis way. Some weeks later he. noticed that the dog was mi-sing. “Well,” he said to the news- boy. “1. see you disposed of your dog.” “Oh yes,” said the boy. “Get your price ?” “Yep.” “Fifty thousand dol- lars?” “Yep.” “Took in a couple ot' twenty-five-ihousand-dollar cats.” * * * * ÃŽ i«FO'<e»o«6»'0'W» o County and j District News Mr. Waters, an experienced axe- man-, of MorriSh, slipped while cut- ting wood1 and the axe -severed two toes- from Mis foot. -W. T. Marvin, -Secretary of the Port Hope Aigrliiculturail -Society, an- nounced that the annual] fall fair will be held this year on iSeprt. 30 and Got. 1st. Nom humberland and Durham Branch of the Garage Operators’ As- sociation. held its regular meeting in Cdbourg with more than 100 in at- tendance. Classified COMING EVENTS L.O.'B.A. are holding a Euchre and “5-0-0” in the Grange Hail, Thursday, Feb. 24-tii. Admission, 25c. Every- body welcome. Lunch served. The A.Y.P.A. of St. Savour’s are j holding the last, . of this -series of their socials in the Parish, Hall on Wednesday, February 33rd. A good programme of local and Oshawa tal- ent, is planned. Admission, 20c. and Me. b-4-c. FOR -SALE -Choice Table Garrots. 50c. a bushel. - IL H: Brown, Orono, Ont.; Phone 65r2. a-3-p. George Koso-v itch, of Hope Town- ship, was found guilty of stealing 'poultry belonging to Harvey Goheen, of the same township and was sen- tenced by Judge L. V. O’Connor art Odbourg to one month in the coun- ties jail. Arthur Flint, Toronto, skidding on the highway west of. Port Hope just missed by inches a he-adon collision with a transport; and then loft the road, taking off two guard posts and then down into ai 15 foot ditch. A-pa.rt from minor bruises he escaped in- jury. Port Hope town officiate and em- ployees whose salaries were reduced by 10 per cent, -as a depression econ- omy, will receive restoration in full of these salary cuts. 50 per cent, of the salary cut was added on some months ago, and now is restored in full. A-n Arctic owl was found injured back o-f the Queen’s Hotel in Port Hope and was carried down to the basement to recuperate. It, has a -wing spread of five feet, In 24 hours it had. recuperated and now no one Wants to patch the creature to give it its- freedom. Sixty-live years a diver with never an accident, is the record- of Alex. Ross, Lindsay’s oldest resident, who celebrated: his 98th birthday on Feb. 10th. He started diving when he was fifteen years of age and at that time lit was dangerous work, but now the equipment is modernized and more safe,. Frederick A, Baddy, a well-known former resident of Bowman-ride died W. I. MEETING The regular meeting of the Wo- men’s Institute will be held in the Council Chamber on Friday, Feb- ruary 18tih. Slides and lecture by G. M. Tin ton of the Provincial For- estry. Mrs. E. Dean, Convener. b-4-c. Notice to Creditors IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN FOGG, late o-f -the Township of Clarke, in the County of Durham, Fanner, Deceased : All persons having claims against the Estate of the said John Fogg, who died on or about the 5th day of December, 1937, are hereby notified to send to the undersigned -Solicitor on or before the 24th day of Feb- rua-vy, 1938, their names and address- es and full particulars o-f their claims and the nature of the ' securities (if. any), held by them duly verified by statutory -déclaration. Immediately after the said 24th day erf February, 1938, the assets of the said deceased will be distributed among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which notice shall then have been re- ceived.. Dated: at -Grono this 26th day of J a unary, 1938. R. R. WADDELL, Orono, Ont. Solicitor for Frederick iS. Blackburn and. George V. Fogg, Executors. O-ne day Mark Twain arrived in a Canadian hotel, and glancing over the register took note of the signa- ture o-f the last arrival : “Baron- and valet.” Twain signed, and when the clerk looked art the register, this met his eye : “Mark Twain and val- ise”. * * * * The : manager of a large cleaning establishment in Atlanta, Ga., is is- suing rain checks with every suit pressed. If it rains- within 24 hours after the suit is delivered it is press- ed again, free. SNOW FENCE INDUSTRY IN FULL SWING Work started on Monday o-n the Counties order for sno-w fences. All the material has arrived- and three men- are no-w employed steadily. The order will be around $8500, and will supply work for the next two- mou- ths. One hundred and twenty thous- and lath has arrived, also the wire, which has all been ordered through lo-ca-]- business men. Clarke Council are to be coin-mended on bringing this business to Orono and also- will s-ave the different municipalities- and the counties a great deal of money on the purchase of snow fences- as- it is- -being Isold1 art cost- p-ritoe and- will also help to relieve the unemployed' situation in the district. This: in- dustry was- started here, not to make money but to try and supply work for di fferent men. SONS OF ENGLAND ENTERTAIN The Sons <>f England held a very enjoyable and -successful- card, party amongst their members and friends o-n Monday evening, February 14th. The prize winners were, ladies first prize was won by Mrs, Matt. Barri sun, and the con-Soll'a-tion prize wk-s won by Mrs. James- Ball; gents prizes, first Mr, Joe Ball and the consolation prize was won by Mr. Charlie Shaw. The lucky number prize was won- by Mr. Wm. Barrett. "Following this was served a very delightful lunch provided by the ladies, after which the singing of God S-ave the King brought the evening to- a clo-s-e. The Master of Ceremonies- in charge was in Toronto- on Monday. February 7th. He was in his 81-st year and had been a resident of Toronto for -several years. He conducted a grocery busi- ness in Bowman ville for twenty-six years. He w-as « member of : the Odd- fellows Lodge for fifty-four years. Cdbourg Publie Utilities Commis- sion, who recently discharged Ed- mund Kelly from 'his post as- water- works engineer because he was using hydro current without paying for it. decided- to give the dismissed man a hearing. The Oobour-g Branldh of the Canadian Legion -took up his -case and -said they would see if through. The Legion stated that Mr. Kelly had not been given a chance to Speak in his- defense, so now Mr. Kelly will be able to tell liis side of the story. ----------o------â€"â€" Horticultural Convention on Thursday and Friday The 32nd annual; convention of the -Ontario Horticultural Association to be held at the King, Edward! Hotel, Toronto, Feb. i 7 and 18, promises to be one of the best on record. At least 700 delegates- and members are ex- pected to- attend representing 260 so- cieties from Ottawa to Keno-ra, with a membership of 50,000. the largest organization o-f its kind ; in the Brit- ish Empire. An exceptionally splendid program has been arranged by Pres. Lionel G-odson of Toronto and Secretary J. A, Carroll who point with pride to the array of horticultural experts who will address the convention, In the morning of Feb, 17 Misa Helen Kip- pax of Toronto will speak on “ Some High Spots in Garden- Planning.” 0. D, Bianniwel-1 of Niagara. Falls will talk on “Our Work of Beautification.” At the afternoon session, “Beautifiea- tion of 'School Grounds” will be treated; by A. B, Richardson. Toron- to. John F. Clark, who is well known all over Ontario for his lectures and general knowledge of horticulture will give his report for -1937 - and outline Mr. F, Pearson, assisted by Win, Mc- Kenzie. Our next card party will be held on March 14th. Please keep this d-aite in mind as this will- be the last this season. Notice to Creditors IN THE ESTATE. OF MABEL LENA TUCKER, late of the Vil- lage of Orono, in the County of Durham, -Spinster, Deceased : ' All persons having claims against the Estate of the said Mabel Lena Tucker who died on or -albo-ut the 8th day of December, 1937, are -hereby notified to send to the undersigned 'Solicitor on or before the 24th day of February, 19-38, their names and addresses and full particulars of ! heir claims and the nature of the se- curities (if -any) held by them duly verified by statutory declaration. Immediately after the. said 24th day of February, 1938, the assets o-f the said deceased wil-1 be distributed among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which notice shall then have been received. Dated art Orono this 26 th day of January, 193-8. K. R. WADDELL, Orono Ont. Solicitor for the Executor. the horticultural program for 1938. A deiinuirU'ation of “bottle garden mg’" will be given by R. F. Gunnell, Hamilton, while 1). J. Taylor, Ont. Deputy Minister of Game and Fish- eries, will discuss : “The Value of Birds to Man.” Hon. P. M. Devan. Ont, Minister of Agriculture, will a dress the ban- quet in the Crystal ballroom of the King Edward on the evening of the 17--th, a-s will Dr. G. 1. Christie, Pres- ident of the O.A.C. Guelph, On Friday, Fob. 18th, J. A, Aiken, Winona, will discuss “The Newer Roses,” while W, R. Porter, Editor of The Farmers’ Advocate, London, will tell the delegates about conser- vation: and tree planting, a subject very close to Mr, Porter’s heart. J. Albert .Smith, M.L.A., Ki-tchener, will give his ideas regarding the “Horti- cultural Society as a Service Club,” while F. C. Nunni-ck, Ottawa, will talk on “perennials.” A feature of the convention Friday will be discussion meetings with ex- perts present to answer questions on insect diseases and control; bouse Professional Directory DENTAL DR J. 0. MILNE, ' Dental Sur- geon, Orono. Office hours ; 9.0fô; a.m. to 5.00 p.in. Evenings by ap- pointment. Newcastle every Wed- nesday and other days by appoint- ment. Phone 18rl. MEDICAL DR. H. E. MANNING Physician and Surgeon Orono - - Ontario Office Hours : 1.30 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. -Sunday by Appointment AUCTIONEERS TED JACKSON Auctioneer and Valuator Conducts Auction Siales of all sise» and at reasonable rates. Communicate with him at Pert Perry, Ontario, or see his Clerks, A. J. -Staple® or A. E. Morton, -ait Orono,. for date. G. RICHARDS Practical Watchmaker All Repairs to Watches, Clocks, andt J Jewellery, will receive our prompt attention PARK STREET - ORONO John J. Gilfillan «IKt Phm. B. QUALIFIED OPTOMETRIST Licentiate of the College of Optom- etry of Ontario Office Hours : 10 t-o 12 a.m. and 2 to 4.30 p.m and by appointment )ffiee in O. B. Tyrrell’®. Drug Store Phone 68r2 PARK ST. UNITED CHURCH lev. J. H. Osterhout, B.A., B.D. Pastor -SUNDAY, FEB. 20-th il"a.m.â€"Mo-ming Worship. 7 p.m.â€"Evening Service. You l-eed1 the church, th-e Church needs reu COME AND WORSHIP FRIDAY & SATURDAY Matinee PORT HOPE Sat., 2.30 The Dancing Favorite FRED ASTAIRE -In P. O. Wodehonae’ Comedy and Music “A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS” With George Burns, Gracie Allen and J-o-atn Fontaine MONDAY and TUESDAY It’s Howi-arious ! IT’S LOVE I’M AFTER With Leslie Howard, Bette Davis an-d Olivia De Bavillav.d WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY -She Met Him in Paris ! ANGEL” /[ARLENE in « )IETRICH Wednesday, 8.30â€"-Encore ! SONJA HEN IE In “One in a -Million” EVENINGS AT 7.00 AND 9.00 plants, lilies, dahlias, gladiolus, trees, shrubs, etc. There will be demonstra- tions of floral arrangement's and color harmony ; pictures of National Flcxw-er and Garden Show. J amies Taylor, Assistant; Horticulturist O.A. O, Guelph, will give an illustrated lecture on “English Gardens”. Mr. Taylor w-as formerly con-necrt-ed: with Hew Gardens, London, England. . â€"-------â€"-oâ€"â€" ------- The curlers are now away on a new schedule, lasting until March 15th, ice permitting. The first game was played on Tuesday evening when W._ E. Armstrong’s rink went down to de- feat to Mel. Staples rink by a score of fifteen- to six.