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. FUTURE OF THE LIVE| | STOCK INDUSTRY The arrival of poi peace has created : "conditions in the export of meat and produce and some uncer- ainty in the minds of Canadian farmers as to future markets. In formation in the hands of The Hoo- jourable T. A. Crerar, Minister of Agriculture, con convinces him that the 'export, market will continue to ab- sorb at firm prices, as compared with the prices for all other agricul- tural products, every pound of beef, 'bacon and other animal products that Canada can supply. In dis- - cussing the situation The Honour- * able Mr. Crerar said: "In view of the great scarcity of cattle and live stock of all kinds in Europe, and|, because of the great demand for live stock and live stock products of all kinds sure to continue for _ 'some years: at Jeast, I am going to ask the farmers and live stock men of Canada to maintain their breed- jing operations on a war time scale, #0 properly finish all feeding stock, and to conserve all good breeding famales, and to still further improve their herds ard flocks by using even "greater care in the selection of the i mire." ! $SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DIES g IN HARNESS Joi Spence, of Kent School, Ta the town hall, Blackstock, on Wednesday evening, January 1st when the following Excellent Talent will take part in the Programme. C. LeRoy Kenny, Toronto, (The Chap Who Enterfains) Humorist and Entertainer--In Costume.-- Supported by the best' Loal lostru- mental and Vocal Talent, Pro- gramme to commence at 8 o'clock. Admiyssion--Adults 35 cts; Children #5 cts. SS. Children free. Pro- ceeds in aid of St, Johu's Sunday School, EF Special Services with Thank-Offering on Sunday, Deg, 29, at 11 a.m, and 7 p.m. eis <i ei GREAT AUCTION SALE Mr. Geo, W. 7. Malcolm, lot 14, con, 7, Cartwright, is giving up farming, and iu order to make a complete. clearing of his stock 8 Horses, Cattle, Sheep, and Swine, | together with his Farm Implements 'which are all figst-Class and would do credit to the best farm in the Dominion, he has negotiated with Mr. Jackson to sell allon Thursday, Dec. 5. See and read the large Posters jo colors, giving a detailed Hst of every animal and artiicle to be sold--make a note of time and place of sale and be "on- tap" at the first sound of the Auc- tioneer 's voice. BABY'S BATTLES cellent pianoy ho. With dainty touch, perfect time and expression devoid of mannerisms, Miss Elliott makes an opening pumber, whi too often is merely a formality, a genuine musical treat. Miss Plor-} ence Waller delighted the audience | with. her rendition of "The Pied} Piper"; amd the Port Perry Quar- tette, we characteristic good form, sang two most acceptable selections. i Rev. Dr. Patterson offered as an apology fof" mriving late, the fact that he brad travelled by "The Grand Trunk" the only railway mentioned in the Bitle. (God made the creeping things."'} » King Solomon he described asa great ladies man 'who, according to an old lady, had 300 wives and 700 porcupines Concutines) Granted the truth of certain tradi. dition and hypothesis, Dr. Patterson very adequately worked out, the pleasure and profit of this audience his contention that the British Nae} tion is descended from "the Jost ten tribes of Israel," and thatin the present passing of Palestine'and Mesopotamia under the Union Jack; the long divided opations, *'lsrael" and **Judab", have become united| a saps tree, ughs would shelter me eep; it seems, topic dreams FE phere cloud dte the drudis of thunder loud. pr. o'er me 'cast i Spirit of the War come rushing from afar § fires'and smoke, and heartstrings broke § od raft red with blood, e"came demons like # flood. ne could strike this blow, ¢ brewed thore bittet woe 4 1 felt a band) d, which aided me to stand, gked around no one was there ; pce passed thru the air r's message in oly brain: my friend, 1'll come again." re thy wings, O Dove of Peace ¥ our joy at thy release ? eltbe graves of those who died ! the ones who lite to guide rd true Honor's Jeathless goal, , and saved its soul, ~on Kondsy, Dec Ui Francis, ellest son' of gely i mont nic i ippe, cr er Car~ Test of} oy ug Horae S7r051 Xi ¢ Te AT 11 O'CLOCK A.M. Sani, Bustin seed Meats and & WINTER TERM Begins Jan. 6h Our Hote and expert trade ill mand' the nies bright young ES pin 0 Schools, ye AW, Fre Ww, H, SHA NTRA fifo 1 it ig, cons' 3 Cartwright, on cor. about Nov. } kto seize 20, a 8 herefore | quested fo. come. prove property; | always ay expenses, and take hee away, nerves | otherwise she will be such a lew directs. 33 Id as the '1a8 GINN, irketon | a number bred, M.-H. Eultivator 21 COWS others lately M.-H. Horse Rake ' IN alveld and othe M.-H, Manure Spreader Bay Mare 9 yrs old, bred to Knight of Maryfield 5 Colt 2 years old Filly 1 year old - Hackney (Brown) Meum $ 5 and 6 years old 3 Breading Sows 2 srs old, both bred 10 Pigs about 70 days ody : "a gi tron Harrows, complete Stretchers 2 Fanniog Mills | 2 Grain. Racks 2 Wagon Boxes Weetharrow © : IM PLEMENTS. 2. 9ets Tenn Harness MACHINES, ETC. 2 Sets Plow Harness Besiing' Pinder, 7 ft cut, complete Set Single Harness with canvas . 2 Sets Seales on TLE M.-H. M 6 ft cut oo! ower cul HIGH-GRADE 'SHORTHORNS 3 M.-H. Seed Drill, hoe and broadcast Sw Ww Log Bunk Chains, Forks, Rakes Separator, Charny and other Houser M.-H. Disc Harrow' hold effects if vie will permit. | ji er milking i } ! gr MR RE 1. having sold his farin thers will ot be the Slightest Reserve. "&3 aw The Stock Offerings at this Great Sale are phen mm inal in many respects. The animals being wn use and henefit and while they! are oh registered that does not in the east tlepreciate their intrinsic value for utility purposes. They are a Grand Agezegation and' mers sel FREE LUNCH FOR ALL AT 11 O'CL /ME OF SaLe----All ¢ sums of $10 and under cash; over that amounk 12 months credit on ee -- AUCTIONEER'S NOT carefully bred by Mr. Real on correct Times for his don have an opportunity to obtaiu so raremnimals at Auction cent. oe for, epab, hE. 8 3 | NJ ot sopbiy ] hursday, Dec. 19, 19 P tzES To BE AWARD ee and Drawn.) * 2nd 11