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p, b SEMMIAN 3 EARRING UE 4 6--THE PORT PERRY STAR--THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1953 Ridge Ramblings By JAMESINE WILLIS ' ON HUNTING AND 'FENCING' Every week-end and often during the. week, some of them from town; but-all of them with not enough to dg, pick up their guns, gather round their dogs and go out for a bit of sport in the surroinding farms; 'Anyone so unfair as to put upga "no trespassing' sign is: completely ignored. Who could possibly 'have a legimate reason for not wanting such as théy walking dross a farm. What harm could they do any old farmer who is $0 mean as to put up'a sign prohibiting such a_past-time. : his. is. a free country and they just love' to tote a gun aud 80 five or six will fan out and walk a few miles over the hills and through the bush. When they come to a fence four of the"six will push the : b fence down between the posts so as to swing their legs over, they do < while a volley rings out over the peaceful country. this aven if there is an open gate two posts to. the side. Perhaps they scare up a rabbit and have the most wonderful sport, really a test of skill; poor little rabbit streaks across the field in his terrified way We aren't sur- prised to sce the rabbit stop in his flight, but we do wonder at the childish glee of the hunters as they rush to the kill and batter the "head of the still kicking bunny. _ good and suflicient reason, : Sometimes there ig no-unfortunate bunny but these big boys with thieir pop guns must have something to shoot at so they stand back and decide on a target, They have actually cut down small trees with their- automatic rifles. A good many farmers appreciate the value of the trees on their farms and cut a tree down only when there is a Very few farms have enough trees and this kind of nonsense does not make a trespasser any more welcome, It is not unusual to find the remains of twenty dollars worth of cartridges after one of these episodes and it doen't take much of thig kind of waste to make a farmer quite disgusted with these trigger happy boys. . If we were<to go to town and walk across the back yard of one of these men, pick one of their flowers, or sit on their fence, can you imagine how we would be grected and what righteous indignation they would hurl at us. Yet théy give us such arguments about why they should be allowed to roam carelessly over the country, as if they share in the upkeep and 'interest of each farm. These sportsmen ruin more fences each yenr than do the cattle that are enclosed within each fence, . $7 There was a proud hunter went home recently. One farmer had invested imtwo geese and a gander. The fowl wandered away from the barn and when the farmer followed their tracks to bring them home he found that @ man's tracks went with the geese and then ~when he found blood and feathers.in another spot he just naturally went back home. Happy and proud, for sure, was the family which: had three geese for New Year's dinner. ; The hunters usually come through on week-ends and that is also the timé when children are so often playing in the woods and on the hills, Its quite difficult th get the feeling that your brood are playing in safety*in some glenn-on_the faym when guns ave being discharged all about yet these men can't get it in their heads that farmers ave being anything but unfair when they post signs asking them not to come on the farms, : Years ago 1 loved to tote a gun, probably would still if time weve, to permit- for theré is much pleasure to be had walking through the woods with a gun in your arm. 1 have gotten a kick out of a shot gun as [I shot woodcéhueks and 1 would love to shoot a fox for a different kick but as long as 1 can remember_jt was drilled into me to climb aver a fence at a good strong post or find the gate. If any- one posted signs we just didn't trespass and it wasn't all because we were afraid too either, there was a good deal "of respect far other's right mixed in with ovr fe eling. + There didn't seem tobe thie problem we have today, years ago, --if a man had a trout stream it scemed to be taken for granted that everyone wasn't welcome 1p fish, so why if farmers want to feed phe asantsshould someone e Ise be permitted-to-come-in-and-shoot them, Must Understand Ourselves, Theme | panel + members agreed satisfactory 1{ relations, Don Small, that better quality and more uniform grades for agricultural products were essential constmer-producer Iona Station, Ontario, 0f J-F Conference "When we reach an understanding of ourselves we are more likely to be sympathetic to the views and prob- lems of others". This was the-under- lying theme at the Provincial Junion. ~ Farmer Conference held in Toronto on January 6th. The conference took place at the King Edward Hotel in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Ont- ario Federation of Agriculture, The preliminary provincial Public Speaking Competition with contest- ants from 23 counties got under way during the morning. Ontario County was represented by Mrs. Catherine Martyn, Port Perry. A feature of the morning's pr ogram was an address by Mr, Romeo Ler- oux, Agricultural Representative of Sudbury, on the future of Northern Ontario. . A panel discussion dking the after noon on rural-urban relations stress- ed the importance of good publicity on the part of agriculture in their re- lations with urban dwellers. The last year's Nuffield Scholarship Win- ner, gave 'nn illustrated address on his "impressions of British farming. Good grassland. coupled with sound live stock and arable farming were the main features Don noted during his trip. . 'At the evening session, the East Nissouri Junior Farmers presented a one-act play entitled 'The Clod'. Other features included a male quar- tette from Wellington County and an exhibition on Square Danding by the' Ripley Junior Farmers. The winners of the Junior Competition in Square Dancing at the Royal Winter Fair this year. The presentation to the winner of the Public Speaking Competition was the final event in the day's program, This year Mac Logan, a Woodstock farmer, took the honours with an ad- dress on the St. Lawrence Seaway Project. A period of dancing round- ed off this 19563 Junior Farmer An- nual Conference, * : @® GOWNS @ COATS @ DRESS SUITS LW from: i "SHOP al ARDLEY'S with CONFIDENCE" 491-2.5 Danforth Ave., (near * Phone--GE 1576 EAT "For the Well-Drossed _ARDLEY FROCKS Toronto, Ont. Q Logan) |Seek International Plowing Match For Ontario Co: in "56 At a joint meeting in December of the North Ontario Plowmen's "Asso- ciation -and the South Ontario . Plow- men's Association the possibility of inviting the Ontario Plowmen' 8s Asso- cation to hold the 1956 International Plowing Match in Ontario County was discussed, 'A committee composed of the following men was named to dis- cuss the matter further: Chairman--H, L. Fair, Uxbridge; Provincial Director--Russell Morrison Beaverton; North Ontario -- Stuart 'Ball, Uxbridge, Earl Harris, Beaver- ton, John E. McDonald, Cannington, Vince Beaton, Blackwater, R. R. 2, Doug Ferguson, Uxbridge, R. R. 1, Albert Thaxter, Uxbridge R, R. 2, South Ontario--Rye Beare, Green- bank, Osear Downey, Myrtle, Armour McMillan, Seagrave; R. R. 2, Clare Balsdon, Pickering, Dave Tran, Clare- mont, R. R. 2Rorman Down, Oshawa, RR. 4 The above committee met in the De- partment of Agriculture Office on Friday, January 9th, and the follow- ing sub-committees were formed: Committee to Interview County Council, January 21st "Chairman--Oscar Downey, Myrtle, Armour McMillan, Seagrave, H., L. Fair, Uxbridge. Committee to Meet Representatives Of Oshawa City Council Chairman--Russell Morrison, Beav- érton, Oscar Downey, Myrtle, H. L. Fair, Uxbridge. Committee to Secure Land for Internationil Plowing Match Chairman--Rye Beare, Greenbank, Dave Tran, Claremont, Russell Mor- rison, Beaverton. If the necessary financial sopport can be secured from the Ontario County Council, 'the 'Oshawa City Council, and sufficient land can be se- cured then 'an invitation will be ex- tended the Ontario Plowmen's Asso- cintion-to hold their 1956 International PMowiiig Match in Ontario County. rr Manchester Mr. F. Ormiston, Brooklin, was the speaker at church last Sunday morn: ing. He gave a very fine discourse with "Prayer" as his theme, B _|---On-Sunday, June 18, 'Sacrament ser-| vice will he held at 2.45 p.m. with Rev. M. Fisher, of Brooklin, as minister. The annual Congregational meeting was held last Friday evening at the reports were given by the different or- ganizations of the church. Mrs, Steer's resignation as church organist was ac- cepted with reluctance. Mrs, N, Wil- son was appointed with Mrg; son as assistant. Mr. Ray Hobbs has opened for busi- of the village. it) The usual good time was 'enjoyed' by all who attended Club on Friday even- ing. - After progressive euchre, guest Perry put on a splendid entertainment consisting of vocal duets by "Betty" Sharon Brown, of Oshawa, and Helen Innes, of Manchester; violin' selections by Mr, Alex Barcley of Oshawa; cor- net solos by Garnet Palmer, of Port Dave Spears, Port Perry; violin duets by Alex Barclay and Ralph Wilbur. sponsible for bringing in this fine pro- gram. Dancing to music by some of the above artists and Bob Walker, con- cluded a pleasing evening. Mr, and Frank Henry are the group in charge of the meeting on Friday, Jan, 23rd. The Woman's Association held its January meeting last Thursday after- noon: at the home of the President, ance of eighteen. Mrs, Wylie of Port Perry was the guest speaker and her adress was mucli appreciated. Presi- d Mra, Mulholland presided for the bulliness scssion, It was decided to pay our M. & M. deficit of about seventy dollars. Mrs, Lamb, convener of Hos- pital Aux., announced that there would not be time to colleet wollens to cons vert into blankets for the Hospital 80 the V nickle fund was voted to be used to buy blankets. , At the close of the meeting the group in charge served a delicious lunch, > Mr, Joel Aldred, Toronto, called on Mrs. Harold Archer, on Saturday. Mis. M. Innes, Brooklin, was' the guest of her sister, Mrs, 8. Arnold and Mr. Arnold, on Sunday. - Mrs, Jones, of Brooklin, is with her daughter, Mrs, M. Wilson. Mrs. Harold Archer, was the guest of Miss Edyth Brooks, of Port Pity, on Sunday. Work has commenced on the open air rink, a project of the Community Club; 'With cold weather there will soon be skating, ' . home of Mr .and Mrs. Holtby. Good |. "F. LL El ness his fine new service station, south artists from Oshawa, Whitby and Port | and "Lana" of Whitby, tap dancing by |. Perry, and vocal number with guitar Mr .and Mrs. Herb Toombs were re- Mrs. Don Barnegic and Mr. and Mrs. | { Prince Albert Mr. and Mrs, Les Beacock were Sat- urday night dinner guests with their cousin, Miss A. Strictland, of Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robertson, of Omemee, Mr. Art McAdem, Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hunter were New Year company for Mr, and Mrs, G. Hunter and family. Mr. pnd Mrs. Louis Bond were hap- relatives and friends gathered at their home to celebrate the occasion of their 36th wétlding anniversary. The most part of the evening was apent in pro- gressive euchre, lady resulting in a tie, Mr, Arthur Bond and Mrs. Newnham, A lovely lunch was served by: the daughters, Olive (Mrs. A. Brown), Beryl (Mrs. Allen Bond) and Elva Mrs. J. Brain. Sorry Audrey (Mrs. H. Wagg) was absent. Mr. and 'Mrs. Bond received some nice gifts and flowers, The gift from the family was a lovely end-table and a table lamp, The singing of "For they are jolly good fellows" wound up a very pleasant time, Glad to learn- Bobby Snelgrove is progressing nicely after an appendix operation in Oshawa 'Hospital. Also pleased to report that the eye lid oper- ation of Bobbie Hayden, 'was quite suc- cessful, The attendance at Sunday School on Sunday was 10. Seagrave Mrs. S. McCoy spent Sunday at her home here. = ; Mr. and Mrs. J. Forester and family spent Sunday with Mrs, Foresters father, Mr, Jesse Cober, of Stouffville. Mr, and Mrs. S. J. MacFarlane at- tended the funeral of the late Wilmot Bagshaw, of Wilfrid, on Wednesday. pily surprised on Friday evening when : High man and high | Sweetman; Mr. Gordon Fishley and Mr. Sam Gorrell took in the Stouffville Com- munity Sale, on Saturday. * - Mr. and Mrs. J. .C. McTaggart and Mrs. Bert Dowson attended the fun- eral of Mr, John Dowson, on Thursday, in Sunderland. ; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn 'Moaise, Tarry } and Roger, were 'Sunday visitors with Mr.-and Mrs. R. Nodwell, B. Wanamaker and Mrs. Wanamaker. Mir. and Mrs. E, Clements and Enid were Monday evening guésts of Mr. and' Mrs. E. Hooper, of Wick, } Mr, and Mrs. Morely Bruce, Lloyd and Donna, visited-Mr; and Mrs. Stin- son in Bowmanville, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Rubert Byers, Bow- manville, Mr. and . Leith Byers, Blackstock, visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs, B. Wanamaker, Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. O. Boe and Mr. and Mrs.. Sleep, were Sunday guests of Miss 1. Hiscox. The Young People's meeting was held in the-parsonage on Monday even- ing. - Mr. Wallace opened the meeting with a word 'of prayer, after which Grant Butt conducted the business, The secretary and treasurer reports were given, showing a balance of $60. Mr, Wallace-took the chair for the election of officers which resulted as follows:--President, Ron Wanamaker, J vice-president, Enid Clements; Sec'y, Shirley Ann Crosier; treasurer, Marie missionary convener, Murdock. 'Belair; Christian Culture, Marion Forester; Christian Citizen- ship, Eleanor Forester; Tecreation, J. Clark. 'Mr.' Wallace closed with prayer after which games were played and lunch was served by Misa Willows and Miss Coultis Mrs. H. Wanamaker, Port Perry, spent the weék-end with her son Mr. |. tod psmabum oi?" - Wien you need help in a hurry, yon reach 2 for your telephone . . ., Think of the difference' 'it makes -- just knowing: your telephone. is : there, ready to serve you in any emergency. 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