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2--THE PORT PERRY STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1954 2 »- ¥ $x 0 a TR naga vied 7 BERS ADEN This is the third and final report on the trip. Some of the most interesting and unusual things we saw on our trip to the plowing match were not in Ireland at all, but in Scotland, which we tour- ed before the match began. The most notable thing I remember about the Scottish countryside was the way in which the thrifty Scots make use of every inch of land available, For example, on one car trip through the Loch Lomond area, in the High- lands, my two plowmen, Jim and Bob got out to talk to a man who, as it turned out, was planting trees high on the rocky hillside where no trees ever grew before. Under a govern- ment scheme, these trees were to be \ left for a generation or more, and then logged off to be made into lumber, He explained that the rig he was tow- ing was a tree-planting machine with a big disc that piles up what little soil there was in a ridge. The trees are planted in this narrow ridge of oarth., He said they have so much rain there that the trees will grow on top of these furrows with very little earth covering their roots. We could well believe what the man said about rainfall there, too, for it was mid-autumn and the fields still had acres and acres of uncut wheat standing in them. We were told later that the Scottish farmers faced a tough winter ahead because the rain "had prevented them from harvesting much of their crops. Another thing that amazed us about the Highlands was the way in which the farmers let their sheep roam away up in those mountains. As high as the eye could see through the mist, there were sheep grazing on the mountain grass. The Scottish farmer's sheep is just about as free as any domestic animal 'can be, for few of the pastures have fences, and it's a common experlence for drivers to have to stop their cars and honk at a herd of sheep standing or lying unattended in the middle of eT Re ep) BE Cc SSP CANADIAN PLOWMEN ABROAD by W. R. BULLICK, Past President ONTARIO PLOWMEN'S ASSOCIATION Each owner has just above the rump. his own special color and thus can pick out his own sheep even from a con- siderable distance. Previously this coloring was some kind of a tar com- pound which used to spoil the wool and consequently cut down the yield. But lately they have begun using a newly-developed coloring compound that will remain as long 'as it is need- ed but can be removed at the woolen mills. The crops in Scotland are pretty much the same as in all other parts of the British Isles and Ireland, con- sisting of such items as wheat, barley, turnips and potatoes. And of course the Scots also grow that grain special- ty of theirs -- oats -- which are not found in such quantity in other parts of the British Isles. Living standards on the average Scottish farm don't seem as high as our own, yet the average Scottish far. mer seems to live comfortably enough, making use of modern methods and equipment to a considerable extent. Scotland has a custom much the same as the one I learned about in Ire- land. and described in my last report, that of holding a "fair day" or mar- ket day at regular intervals, so far- mers can sell their livestock and pro- duce direct to the public. Scotland, though, was that the farm- er gets generous subsidies whenever his produce fails to bring what the government considers a fair price: This is all done according to a grad- ing system; and, for example, if grade B beef had a price set at, say, 26c. a pound and the best the farmer could get on the open market was 21c., then he would receive another four cents a pound from the government, as a sub- sidy. At the same time each farmer is striving -to improve the grade of his livestock and produce, because if he' can manage to get an "A" grade, he is automatienlly guaranteed a higher, fixed price than is being paid for One interesting thing I found in Utica Sunday, December 19th there will be a Christmas Service to look forward J to. Hope to see a good attendance. The Xmas Tree and Concert will be on December 23rd in Memory Hall, The Monthly meeting of* W. A. on Dec, 9th was held at Mrs; Geer's, the devotional period was taken by Mrs. G, Mitchell after which the President Mrs. Bob Walker took charge. Mus. |' Nelson as chairman presented the slate of officers for next year: Mrs, Geer reported the price of the new: Hymn books which have been bought for the Church. We received a gens erous donation of Sugar and creams; also bread and butter plates from j: Peel's Hardware, Port Perry. We are very grateful and a great big thank- you goes to them for their generosity, A travelling basket was suggested as a means to raise money. Also 18 Topic cards are to be bought for use 'in the. W.A. One. hundred. dollars to be paid toward the minister's salary: A box of cards was donated to be sent to the Shut-ins. It was also. decided only 2 items. be served at lunch with a |' fine of one dollar if the rule is broken. The birthday box was then opened and the contents are to be used in the kit: chen fund. Mrs. Burch will be asked to install the new officers at the Jan- uary meeting at Mrs, Bob Walker's in Port Perry. The Roll Call to be answered by a jar of jam for the Hos- pital. At Mrs. Geer's the Roll Call was answered by a table spoon and, generously responded to. The Officera |, are as follows: President--Mrs. Nelson. Devotional Pres.--Mrs. G. Mitchell Vice President--Mrs: H. Walker Secretary--Mrs; Handel Corr. Sec.--Mrs. Geer : Treasurer--Mrs. George Harper Flower Com.--Mrs. J. E. Mitchell A vote of thanks was tendered Mrs, Geer for the use of her home; after which group 3 served: lunch: There were 13 members present and one visitor. Sorry to report Mrs. Suteliff is in Oshawa Hospital undergoing an op. eration on her eye. We all hope: to. see her home again soon. Mr. and Mrs. H. Walker in Toronto Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. Harper spent Sun- day with her parenta'in Oshawa The Head Buchre Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reader | 5 'the road. v: "HRY nid : 1 Hy on grade "B. last Friday evening. As usual a very| i p ! The sheep ranchers In Sestiand : I'm no economist, so I can't venture | enjoyable evening was spent. The 2 A system of marking their an 81 an opinion as-to how this system af-| prize winners were Mr. and Mrs. O: 3 NS that is perhaps even better t i | ¢octs the economy as a whole, but it | Heayn. i North American system of bran * must certainly provide the farmer| The sympathy of the community is cattle. They mark cach sheep WIT] with a pretty stable market situation. | extended to the family of Mrs. Chas: a big patch of coloring across its back, ! Cedar Creek CANADIAN APPROVED Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blain are the : proud parents of a baby boy who was born on Sunday morning, December B A B Y C H I C KS 5th, at Port Perry Community H@spi- tal, \ Mrs. Dave Steele of Port Perry, Mrs, C. N. Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Har- old Corner and Gracie of Oshawa, Mr. j froma KH and Mrs. Gordon Corner and Evelyn CANADA ACCREDITED HATCHERY r of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Slute : and Linda and' Sandra were last Sun- J] day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm -- Hatching Now ~ Steele. Mr. and Mrs, Merrick of Ux- : HiT . i bridge called in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Lawrie of Osh- ' : awa called on Mrs. Kilpatrick and H k P ] Plant George last Sunday afternoon. 00 S ou fry Master Donnie Holtby has been ill GREENBANK, ONT. * with the cold. yy : Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Steele visited Mr. Where Breeding is a Specialty and Mrs. Gordon Corner and Evelyn in Columbus on Saturday evening. ; Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Phare of Tyrone ROCK x HAMP CROSS : IH were Saturday supper guests of the Kilpatrick's, (A Barred Chick) Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Steele were Sun- day supper guests of Miss Flossie HIGH EGG PRODUCTION . Spencer and brothers. f a TN £ ): The school children are practicing |}|} 1 : fi f for their Christmas Concert which |}|* GOOD. MEAT-TYPE { : will be held Wednesday evening, Dec- } -- 22nd. "0% 200 0 0 NTN ~The annual Christmas Tree enter- FOR YOUR FALL ; tainment will be held in the Hall on : : Tuesday evening, December 21st, d Wi Wardr he Mr, W. D. Munro has sold his farm an nier 0 and will give possession in the Spring, | Sincere sympathy is extended to |H See our 'lovely display of the new Mr. Allan Jackson in the death of his ¥ y sister, Mrs, Samells, 7 styles -- DRESSES and SUITS for Mrs. Gladys Archer was in Toronto | Seasons and Brampton over the week-end. & tor all Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. % Bruce Espie on the birth of their little | & SPECIAL SERVICE TO daughter in Oshawa Hospital last | 8 ; "Thirsday. OUT-OF-TOWN CUSTOMERS 47 4} On Bunday, December 18th Church : + ahd; 'Sunday, 'School will unite in a d ARDLEY F OCK White: Gift Service. ol # 'Mr, Ci" 'Harrison and Mr. and Mrs. | § WR Orosfer "visited Mr. and Mrs. {8 : ; evening. ; y y ' 'She will be greatly missed by all who 'Home and: S¢hool Association was held Samells whe passed away last Friday. knew her. The Head Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Carter last Monday evening. The discussion concerned "Getting Started" in farm- ing, will be. postponed, dué to the Centre Christmas Concert" which will be held] that night. | The. Décember meeting ofgthe. Grace United Church W: A, waa held on Wed. Dec, 8 with a very gpod attendance. The meeting opened with a_hymn and the, Scripture from Luke was read by Mrs. Irene Prentice. Our president, Mrs. Elsie Pogue gave a reading and the theme was 'God's Gift' Rev. Mac- Kinnon offered. prayer. Mrs, Christ- ine Prentice read a poem entitled 'Treasures', - Mrs. Camille Crozier read the minutes of last month and Mrs. George Smith made a report from the hospital. Mrs. Smith kindly dressed a doll for the hospital doll draw, and this doll was donated by Eaton Co. Mrs. Marion Crozier gave the treasurers report and we seem to have a. very nice. bank balance. The executive for 1964 handed in: their resignations and Rev. McKinnon took charge of the new elections. The following is the executive for 1955: President--Mrs. Dorothy Hood Vice-Pres.--Mrs. Christine. Prentice Secretary---Mrs: Lillian Moore Asst. Sec.--Mrs. Ivah Fralick Treas.--Mrs, Tillie: Rurnhawy Pianist--Mrs. Mary Tetlow Asst. Planist--Mrs.' Fred Jackson Hospital Rep.--Mrs. George Smith Parsonage: Committee -- Mrs, Irene Prentice; Mrs. June Crozier; Mrs, Evelyn Maynard. Meeting adjourned: A most delici- ous lunch' was served in the basement. The first: meeting of the Scugog on: Wednesday evening at the Centre School. - Mrs. Eunice Hunter called the meeting to order and introduced Mrs. Ralph Wallace of Oshawa, who is the District Organizer of Home and School Association. Mrs. Cameron Aldred®was elected secretary for the The Forum meeting next week| evening, Mrs, Wallace gave an in- teresting and informative talk and ex- plained the rules and policy of the Association, She also outlined a years program that could be used. The election of officers for the year 1966 is as follows: President--Mrs. Neil Lamont - Vive Pres.--Mrs. Earl Reader. { See'y+=Mrs: Cameron Aldred o Treas.--Mrs. Keith Crozier : Mrs. Wallace 'then asked the: new executive to come forward and she of- ficially installed them into office, Tea and cookies were then served, and Mrs. Lamont thanked Mrs. Wal. lace for coming. out to organize us, January meeting will be in the Head School on Tuesday, January 11, 1956 at 8,30 sharp. - All parents interested in this work are cordially invited to attend. Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Mrs. Charles Same)ls 'who passed away last week- end. She will be sadly missed by the community. The Christmas concert for the Centre and Foot Schools will be held on Monday evening at the church, Old Santa visited. Port "Perry on Saturday and the. children from all the surrounding districts were there to greet him. 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