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THE COLBORNE CHRONICLE, Thursday, March 3rd, 1960 Page Three Colborne Chronicle Established in 1959; Successor to the Colborne Express, (Est. 1366) and the Colborne Enterprise, (Est. 1886) Published every Thursday at the office of publication, King Street, Phone 44, Colborne, Ontario WILLIAM T. HARRISON -- Editor and Manager Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Assoc. Member of the Ontario Weekly Newspaper Assoc. Subscriptions Payable In Advance In Canada $2.00 In U.S.A. $3.00 (Authorized as Second Class mail, Post Office Dept., Ottawa) SALEM by Mrs. George Peters Mrs. Harold Chatterson is spending several days with her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Knapp and baby, in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Wright, Dundonald, and Mrs. Ernest Freeman, St. Catherines, were Thursday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McDon- Mrs. Arthur Simpson and Gary, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Vanwicklin spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Inglis, PRODUCING CLEAN EGGS Brighton. Mr. and Mrs. W. Hill visiting at the home of their daughter-in-law at Warkworth. Mrs. Hill, Jr., is ill in hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Douglas and Miss Ida Bailey were guests at the Thompson-Douglas wedding at the Glad Tidings Tabernacle, Cobourg, last Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Cecil Bellamy was hostess to Salem W.A. last Wednesday evening. Editorials WHAT IS A TEENAGER This is a question that many parents ask themselves simply because they do not understand the younger generation. How should they treat them? How should they talk to them? What are they interested in? And so on. Most parents to-day are still living in the past, either that or in the extreme future. They are bringing up their children the way in which they were brought up, trying to give them the things they never had. Of course, this is wonderful that the parents are interested, but they are only trying to retain the memories of their younger days not even considering their child's new ideas. If they would only take a few minutes from their busy schedule to sit down and try to see and understand the teenager's point of view, there would be, in my opinion, a lot more happier kids and less juvenile delinquency. Teenagers are no different from anyone else. Oh it's true, they may appear to be different, but only because they have new and different ideas for the future years. They have studied, seen, and experienced the mistakes and faults of others, which leads them to improvements and better things. This reason, and this reason alone makes them support their ideas, and prove that they are right in what they are doing. They make mistakes, sure, but what are parents for if not to be confident and have patience with their children? Some parents think their teenage son or daughter is /not interested in what goes on around the house. Well, they are all wrong. He's interested, he cares, after all he lives there. No teenager likes to bring his friends to his home if it isn't going to be clean and neat. He wants to be proud of his home and his parents. One great annoyance of all teenagers is being compared to someone else, especially an older brother or sister who has been successful. He likes to be treated and known for what he himself is, not for his predecessors. It's his life that he has to live, and most likely he will prove himself successful in his own choice without comparisons. A teenager is just like any other person, oh, not completely mature of course, but has already built a good foundation. He has feelings like everybody else, is interested in the things about him, and likes to know what is happening at home even if it is just "Aunt Mary has a cold," or "Uncle John was here to-day." A teenager needs a good backing to start his adult life. The only way he can get this is by copying others and using them as an example. How can the young people of to-day be the good, mature individuals of to-morrow if they have poor examples to experience from. Our teachers, and our parents, know the pitfalls and dangers in life. They have seen the beginnings and endings of trouble, and how people can fail. They also know that life can be free and joyful, with all things working together for good. Yes ,our parents are eag^r for the best for us, their children. Then on the other hand, is youth, teenagers, the younger generation essentially adventurous, eager, impatient, energetic, confident, and hopeful. These two attitudes must balance, in order to safeguard the good things that are to come. Parents must understand and guide the teenager, while the teenager must trust and honour their parents. Maintain these ideas and there will be a marvellous comradeship between old and young. -- Tilbury Times. GOOD COMPANIONS Good companions make pleasures greater, chores easier. Yet companionship does not need to be demonstrative. Even the silent presence of an in-tune companion offers satisfaction, and a kind of reserve strength. Drivers sometimes get this feeling of good companionship in heavy traffic, points out the Ontario Safety League. It may occur when cruising at 50 m.p.h eii route to the cottage, on a summer week-end; or when ciliwling ^,bumpejr-to-bumper through the city in a blizzard It happens when a man suddenly realizes that he is drivin'g quietly and well, and everyone else seems to be doing the same. A feeling of mutual respect and confidence links all the drivers around into a relaxed, competent group. No one shouts, pushes or elbows. Everyone makes the best of things, makes steady progress, and makes friend':. Unfortunately, good companionship on the road is all too rare. And it is a fragile relationship. It needs only one impatient individualist, heavy on horn and brake, to fracture the tolerant give-an-take feeling of a score of drivers. A selfish driver, speeding and swerving to bull his way ahead in heavy traffic, will often coat the cars he passes with an unnecessary spray of slush. What is far worse, he may also spatter the other drivers with the infection of his ill-manners, and dangerous impatience. -- Cana-' dian Statesman. GERMINATING ABILITY OF SEED Large acreages of peas and corn are planted each year for canning, and the initial cost of the seed is high. To ensure a good uniform stand in the field, the grower should know the germinating capacity of the seed he uses before planting. Seeds are the resting stage in the devlopmnt of the plant and they contain a supply of food to support it while it is producing its first roots and leaves. Three essential factors in starting seed to grow are temperature, moistutre and aeration. Modefately low temperature seeds are constituted to begin growth in the early spring while high temperature seeds are sown later when the ground I hursday, g til I'JIjJlW Monday Friday & 1 9 j i) U 1 1 UJJl ' Tuesday & Saturday »-« COBOURC- Wednesday All-Technicolor Show Adult Entertainment "The Warrior and " The Beloved the Slave Girl" Infidel" With Georges Marchal With Gregory Peck & Gianna Maria Canale and Deborah Kerr " The Bridal Path " "The Big Operator" With Bill Travers With Mickey Roony & (Wee Geordie) Mamie Van Doren require a constant temperature of 68 degrees. Peas respond to a moderate amount of moisture whereas broad beans with their firm seed coat require much more moisture during the early stages of germination. Corn, garden beans, field beans and soybeans, high temperature seeds, respond best to an alternating temperature of 86 degrees during the day and 68 degrees at night, similar to natural growing conditions. These seeds require a moderate amount of moisture for germin- Here is the way the seeds are germinated by The seed analysts of the Department of Agriculture plant products division, described by Dr. B. F. Forward, the district analyst at Toronto. Washed brick sand is used in cardboard boxes four and one-half inches square and one and one-half inches high and 50 seeds are planted in each box. Four boxes (200 seeds) make a test. A layer of sand, half an inch in depth is levelled on the bottom of the box and the seeds are spaced to ensure uniform germination. The seeds are moistened with a fine spray from a sprinkling bulb and half an inch of sand is placed over them. Sometimes a well-mixed combination of sand and spruce sawdust is used instead of the brick sand. The growing period extends from six to eight days, and the growing medium is kept moist but not wet. At the end of the growing period the number of seedlings with good root and shoots are counted. Such seedling would produce healthy plants in the field. When an egg is first laid it is free from stains. However, as hens are not the most careful of creatures nor the ordinary hen house the tidiest of places its fresh appearance , does not last long without protection. Perhaps the most persistent enemy of egg cleanliness is dampness. Stains found on eggs are due to moisture. Wet litter, for instance, is the pad and the birds' feet the stamps that put a good many stains on eggs. Excessive moisture in litter is a serious problem in itself but if it can be eliminated by more insulation in the house, proper ventilation or suitably managed deep litter, fewer dirty eggs will be one of the general benefits.' • -. • . ' Best design ii? Also important in egg cleanliness. A nest not built to hold litter to at least a depth of three inches should be remodelled to this capacity. Ample litter helps cover soiling materials and provides a cushion against breakage. Although straw is often the handiest material on the farm it has the drawback of sticking fo eggs if damp causes staining. Wood shavings, available at a price in many parts of Canada, make an excellent litter. Any nest litter should be changed from time to time. The ratio of hens per nest is also important, the recommended number being not more than five per nest. Cleanliness of eggs is such a general requirment that most poultry supply catalogues depict cleaning devices. These range from simple nand-fclriffsg pads to automatic egg washing machines with special detergents. One of the features of the new wire cages with slop-ng floors, as well as the mod- , ;rn laying cages, is their ability;' o reduce the number of soiled' eggs. Community nests for which easily read plans are available from the Canada Department of Agriculture, have found favour with many poultrymen. Gathering time is when some soiling might occur. Baskets made of wire, either plastic covered or plain, have the advantage of allowing eggs to be cooled quickly but careful filling is required. The procedure the Experimental Farm at Harrow, Ontario, is to fasten a small wooden box, a little larger a half egg case, on wall in each pen at head level. The from the nests are put in trays in this box until it is con-venient'to take them-to the egg A square cloth tacked to • the cupboard top anjl ;:iet hang eurtainwise in front' acts as a door to keep out dust. Tacked the bottom of the cloth is a light strip of wood to keep it hanging in place. Removing eggs from the nest at frequent intervals is very important in keeping down the number of soiled eggs and this cupboard is always handy as a temporary holding place. jewellery Watch Our Windows and Come In for Gift Suggestions E. M. RIMMER Phone 349 Your Local Jeweller Colborne