™ THE CROP CONDITIONS IN THE REST, RECREATION AND RIGHT CANADIAN WEST. The Canadian Credit Men's Trust Association, Ltd., Winnipeg, Man.,' send out a crop report covering the conditions in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The whole Province of Manitoba has a good crop, with the exception of a few points on the main line and in the southwestern portion, where they had not had_ sufficient moisture and the crop is only fair. | The splendid amount of moisture in the ground at the beginning of May, | combined with the warm weather of | that. month, caused vapid growth. | During June there has een plenty of moisture and abundance of warm weather, consequently the crop is far advanced, and with continuous favor- | able weather, Manitoba may harvest | a crop equal to 1915---the banner year. The acreage sown to various crops is reported to be about the same as last year. There is no change _ in the grasshopper situation, which has not spread outside of the districts first affected, and the grub loss is practically confined to oats. Practically all the territory south of the C, P. R, main line in Saskat- chewan requires abundance of mois- ture. From Gainsboro west to Ox- bow and Alemeda and within ten miles of Estevan, also on the Reston line around Manor and Carlyle, the grasshopper has been very much in evidence, and is still doing damage. Outlook, Eyebrow, Craik and_Brad- well also report the grasshopper plague. he Soo line south as far as Yel- low Grass is fair in spots, but from Yellow Grass south it has been very dry, particularly: around Weyburn, The Assiniboia line, running west from Weyburn, is very dry to Pang- man, but some points west have had local showers. The crop is looking very poor through the Shaunavon, Govenlock and Expanse districts, . The district adjacent to the main line of the C.P.R. has had more mois- ture than the southern part and is looking better, but from Morse west, rain is needed, m In the immediate neighborhood of Swift Current, the crop is poor. Down the Vanguard line, southeast to Swift Current, and the territory east as far as Morse, and a circuit of about 18 miles north of the railways, crops are heading towards failure in the entire district, as it has been exceptionally dry: On the line from Swift Current to Empress, with the exception of 35 ~ miles adjacent to Swift Current, the oat is satisfactory. . orthwestern Saskatchewan was largely visited by a heavy rain and disci are considered fairly good. ut some isolated districts still re- ak continuous drought which is very ard for crops on new land. The crop for a radius of 50 miles around Saskatoon is bad and it ig a ques- tion if same can be revived. The northwestern part of the Province has not suffered seriously'from lack of moisture, but must have rain. The crop prospects in Southern Al- berta*have certainly not improved in the last two weeks. Some local show- ers have carried the grain along in some districts, so that they have not at the present time suffered to any material extent, but at other points the drought has been so severe that by far the greater part gt the crop is beyond being saved even should they get copious rains at once. Speak- ing generally, the worst drought area lah to begin shortly east of Pin- cher Creek and includes Macleod, Monarch, Barons and Lethbridge, al. so much of the Retlaw branch and running south from Lethbridge, tak- ing in Wilson Siding, New Dayton and Warner, etc. . The crops generally look better from -Banwell and Taber east, also around Foremost, so that in some of the territory ordinarily considered driest, there are the best prospects at present. The work of the cutworm is now about finished. They no doubt destroyed a larger acreage than they would have in a wet season, No bad outbreaks of grasshoppers have materialized in the southern part of the Province. Light showers would have no effect on the drought areas referred to. In Northern Al- berta reports are much more favor- able and most districts have had suf- ficient moisture. The crop is making rapid advances with the wheat in shot blade and in some places heading out. Jf nothing happens, Northern Alberta will have a very fairtrop. Farm la- bor generally is scarce and wages high--$60 to $65 gper month and board, » 3 'THE RETIRED FARMER I toiled along for many years at hoeing beans and grooming steers, with weary bone and thew; and [| looked forward to the day when I could throw the tools away, and have no work to do. Then I would have no grievous task; on downy beds of ease I'd bask, and drink red lemonade for me there'd be no beastly grind, I'd sleep all day if so inclined, and through cheap novels wade. At last the day I longed for came; bliss per- eolated through my frame; 'At last," T said, "I'm free; this getting up at break' of day to milk the cows and pitch the hay--no more of that for ure," Then for three weeks, or maybe five, exulting that I was alive, I loaf- ed around the grad; pitched horse- 'shoes.on the village green, and mon- keyed with the slot machine, and fancied I was glad. But soon my life became a bore; I yearned to have a man-sized chore, to make me tired at night. I longed to plow the rows of corn, and hear the old tin dinner horn, and have an appetite. Another month of gilded ease, and my old dome was full of fleas, and bats and things like those; the loafing life had lost its charm, and I went whooping to the farm, where toil is all that goes. I pity all the slothful shirks; true bliss is for the man who works and sweats the long day through; who knows when comes the close 0 day, that he has grown a bale of hay, or, preadventure two, AUTO TIRES i--Keep tires properly inflated. 9.-Re sure to repair small tread "cuts. 3---Prevent blowouts: by avoiding severe jolts and maintaining full air pressure. 4---Have mud-boils cleaned and re- paired at once. LIVING. The following paper was given by Miss B. Davidson, of Newton, at the Milverton Women's Institute meeting recently: I always thought the three '"R's" stood for Readin', 'Ritin' and 'Rith- metic---three very important subjects --but, when you think of it, are they more important than these three R's .--Rest, Recreation and Right Living? Are they as important? 1 might first consider our rest, how to rest and when, value, etc., but I think we can do better with the it settles on the middle term--Re- creation--because it is in our recrea- \tion that we rest, and it depends more on our recreation what our life will be than our work. Its an old saying that "Satan finds necessary that our recreation periods are not spent in idleness. We must. find something wholesome to do. That is real play. Too many people in Canada know not what right play is. In the last half century, recreation had reached a very low ebb in the country. Now, the pendulum has swung to the other extreme and a craze for dancing, motoring, cheap theatrical attractions and other forms of recreation which are not real -play have gripped the people and these are not helpful to right living as we shall see later, Another point is, .that while too many people have the wrong kind of leasure, others have none at all. The 'ormer situation confronts the city dweller; the latter the country dwell- er; and as the country concerns us most, we will look at it more particu- larly. Lack of Co-operation The lack of co-operation in rural communities had become notorious as a factor in impeding suburban pro- gress. ae existed and does to a great extent exist today the feeling of jealously, a feeling crueller than the grave, between farmers; they strove one against the other. Now we are glad to say they are uniting in almost every province, and, I hope, soon in every municipality. The far- mers' clubs are great if only that they are brought together for social chat. And if it's good for the men it would be good for their wives and daugh- ters. Why do farm men and women become old before their time. They have too much work and not enough play. City Drift. Where is.it easier to live right in the country or in the city? If you say the country, then try and keep people there. treater than the needs of the far- mer are those of his children. There is a discontented spirit among the ac- tive and intelligent country boy and girl. They want to get away where life is stirring. . Hence we find most and best of our young people going to the city. What is the remedy? Servant Problem. What recreation is there for the servant girl after her work is done? There is no place to meet others of her own age, absolutely nothing to see or enjoy. She might read or en- joy the beauties of nature, but it Must be borne in mind that the class from which servants come has not h the mental training for such fgzms of aesthetic amusement. The young girl wants gaiety and company and she is entitled to them. Where is she to get it? Immorality. The young people who actually do remain in the country are forced into dangerous positions by virtue of the inadequate provision made for the satisfaction of their adventurous dis- position. Take for example, the case of the country girl who has finished her schooling and has no definite dis- posal of her time until she marries. She is at that dangerous period of life when sex appeal is more poignant and ignorance greatest. There is little to think about and less to do. Add to this the fact that chaperonage in the country is never strict, and it is easy to understand. why, contrary to the opinion of most immorality and illegitimacy are as prevalent, propor- tionately in the country as in the city. It is absolutely true that in villages, conditions have been unearthed which have matched those to be found in the vicious districts of big cities. Jane Adams. says, "The love of pleasure will.not be denied, and when no adequate provision is made for its expression, it turns into all sorts of malignant and vicious appetites." Stop! and think of how many fore- ed marriages in this our own township have taken place in the last few years Ht am willing to say that I know of more forced than those not. Isn't it' appalling? Have you thought of it? Surely, surely, we have and asked why. What is the solution? Let me suggest a remedy that. may help along the three problems men- tioned. * ? For the summer, baseball, tennis, volley ball and basket ball for all should be organized. Everybody should be invited and take part. Why not have a community swimming hole? In the winter, open air rink and toboganning parties. I know of a community in Ontario where this has beeh done. They had a com- munity park and on Saturday after- noons the whole family enjoyed it, not Saturday night until Sunday morning, and here no such immoral- ity exists. But it must be Christian play, team play, and it must be well supervised. The ministers and doc- tor were real community leaders in this section referred to. We, as individuals, we as our or- ganization ,owe it to the community where we live to see that something must be done. What are we going to do about it? LEGALIZES ILLEGITMATES The National Assembly of Germany rejected a motion introduced by the Independents to abolish capital pun- ishment. The vote was 154'to 129. The Assembly has adopted a bill placing maternity under the care of the 'state. '»nendents that the mother of an il- 5---Be careful in applying tubes. . §--Avoid © sudden starts and skidding. ; 7---Keep front wheels in alignment 8--Don't drive on car tracks. 9--Remove grease, from tires. at once. ~ 10--Garry spare tubes in a-bag and keep spare tires covered. ; ~ - 'There is more or less swamp whis- key floating round town, and it smells "like distilled pine knots flavored with burnt garlic. What it tastes like is left to the imagination of all but the ~~" favored few, who haye the entree to 'the select circle and the ready cash to 'maintain their good standing.--Oril- ia Packet. stop§ quick oil and acids | a vote of 136 to 133. legislation for imate children. reided that large 'led to state assistance. : HIS MARVELLOUS CAREER | | (Ottawa Journal.) Welcomed by the king, driven to|- Buckingham palace through a cheer- ing multitude to receive congratula- the Queen, Lloyd George surely must regard his return to Lon- the crowning event of a car- "tions of don as 'eer unrivalled in factor fiction. --- subject by taking it as a whole. Then | work for idle hands to do," then it is | A proposal by the Inde- legitimate child should officially be designated as "Frau" was carried by It was decided that the same educational and social lopportunities should: be provided: by illegitimate and legiti- Likewise it was de- families were. entit- BLOCKED THE BILL Siv Sam Hughes in his address at Toronto, July' 12th, among other things, said the following: Since the days of Sir John Mac- Donald responsible government. has been somewhat on the wane and there should be a revival of it through members. of parliament performing their proper functions and maintain- ing their rights. Of late years it has , been the custom of ministers to make appointments in constituencies and in- troduce into parliament questionable pills without consulting rank and file as to the propriety of such appoint- ment or legislation. To give you an illustration: Qne day I was in the House of Commons half asleep--I am usually that way--and I happened to hear the words 'Holy Roman See.' It was lnot 'Holy Moses.' (Laughter.) Well, immediately my ears pricked up and I asked to have the bill read again. I was informed that it was a trifling little thing, one prepared at the re- quest of the Children's Aid Society 'of the Province of Ontario, concern- jing Ukrainian children, that they wanted them handed over to the Ro- man Catholic institutions in the pro- vince. t | Law Never Passed. "The law was going to read that any person acknowledging the supre- macy of the Holy Roman See, wheth- er he was a Roman Catholic or not, should be committed as a delinquent (when he came up) to a Roman Cath- olic institution. I fought the thing to a finish. I had it held up and the upshot is that the law has never gone through. It never will. But here is the point. There are in Canada to-day 500,000 Ukrainian, the old Cossack race. They belonged to the Greek Church. Under the autocratic laws of Austria and Poland they were compelled to acknowledge the Roman See or lose their property and civil rights. "Rather than do so many acknow- ledged the Roman See, but upheld their Greek orthodox faith. I take this opportunity of thanking the Hon. W. D. McPherson for some literature on the matter. There are 6,000 in your city of Toronto. They are law- abiding people. If that law had pass- ed they would have had their child- ren sent to Roman Catholic institu- tions, their taxes paid to Separate schools and practically become Ro- man Catholics by law. And it was being slipped through Ottawa with- out a word except that I just happen- ed to wake up." A member of the crowd: 'That was a good thing." "What is the result? You see that the hidden hand is still active. Ultra- montane Rome is active. The presi- dent 'of~that society in Toronto-- and that is another example of slop- py sentimentality that persons too often display--this president of the society was a gentleman by the name of Scott, a leading Roman Catholic lawyer in Ottawa, and in bringing the bill' in and assuring the Minister that it was at the request of the society, he deliberately deceived the Minister. The society took the matter up; not one member of the executive had been consulted regarding the peti- tion. They dismissed the president at a meeting held two or three weeks ago. "Kirst, give up your sloppy senti- mentality, and second, keep your eyes open. The whole Ukrainian people, half a million of them, are taking steps to have the titles to the churches, where under the name of Rome, changed to the trustees of the church, and mark my words, you are going to see a movement by the 500,- 000 Ukrainians under the control of Rome, in a few years to renounce Rome or any association with it, and be an independent and free people. This prophesy was received with loud cheers, GOVERNMENT SHOULD TAKE ACTION. In a letter to a friend, Rev. J. Geo. Miller, pastor of St. Paul's Presby- terian chureh,.Brdndon, formerly vf St. Marys, writes:--'This is a de- lightful city to reside in and we find the people the very finest. "Abundant crops are the prospect this year.and gardens are exception- ally, good. We are enjoying home- grown new potatoes, beets, beans, peas, ete., so my garden is as early as the earliest. I have never seen growth equal to that of the last few weeks." Speaking of social conditions in the West, Mr. Miller says:--"Things are getting pretty well settled down since the strike. The strikers lost out completely. It is astonishing to one how the people have been led by this group of Reds." Mr, Miller denounces the attitude of several prominent men during the past few weeks in publicly sympathizing with, and open- ly advocating the One Big Union and the sympathetic strike. "This is pure LW.W. and syndicatism," he claims, "ond eventually Will destroy labor union influence if allowed to spread. If the Government fails to take strong action in dealing with these leaders we are going to have a bloody revolu- tion in this West country before many months." Mr. Miller-also says that, beginning with the first Sunday in July, they are holding union services with the First Methodist church inBrandon, after the plan now in force in St. Marys. SCHOOL OF RURAL LEADERSHIP The School of Rural Leadership will open at Guelph on July 21st, and will continue to August 1st. The course of lectures given there is for rural pastors, teachers, editors, insti- tute lecturers and all others interest- ed in the social, religious, economic and educational welfare of rural On- tario. The speakers and leaders are the following: Ernest Burnham, Ph. D., Kalamazoo, Mich; John Bradford, Montreal; Henry Israel, New: York; Major Fred Smith,' Toronto; G.-C. Creelman, Guelph; T. H. Adams, Ot- tawa; Hon. Geo. S. Henry; Hon. Dr. H, J. Cody; Dr. J.-M.-Artman, Chic- ago; Oswald Withrow, Toronto, and J. B. Speneer, MAGISTRATE DOUBTED HIS ~~ WORD. Louis Brenner, of Waterloo, who has been in police court several times on a charge of being an evader of the group three defaulters' act, was fin- ally sentenced the other day by Mag- istrate Watt, of Guelph, to a. fine of 500 dollars and costs. As, from the evidence, it appeared that the accus- ed had been: systematically prevari- eating, the Magistrate stated that he torney that Brenner be charged with perjury. A GILT EDGE INVESTMENT British. Columbia twenty year 5 per cent. gold bonds, 19 years to run, to yield 5.35 per cent. Price $95.73. 'Apply at Sun office, Milverton. would recommend to the Crown At-}- é =< 5 STORE CLOSED WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON DURING JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST \ (Store Open Every Tuesday Evening.) Just now, when so many are looking forward to their vacation, the following items should be of special interest. : Read them over carefully. MEN'S FINE MEN'S SUITS When considering the purchase of a sa ants 3 stock of stylish . suits should be of special interest The Latest Shirts to you. 3 The. 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Materials that vie and compare favorably adapted for good wear. oe e Be oe silks and satins. There is a world o auty in thes re , : They are beautifully trimmed with embroidery, bead- a one nena ing, silk tassels. Some have large fancy collars and others YOU MUST SEE THEM TO APPRECIATE THEIR have oe crepe pea tes They are procurable in REAL BEAUTY. navy, green, brown and black. All beautifully cut. and oe ik le ve carefully made and just filled with style. The prices THE NEW COT TON VOILES AND CREPES ARE tance-all the way from. .ss.. Sess es $15.00 to $30.00. ATTRACTING UNUSUAL ATTENTION. Come in and see these beautiful goods--to-day. Nothing serves so well for Canadian summers than Crompton Corsets fit perfectly. T : i i. the Middy. We have all the usual kinds and in addition sired figure without injury Sutitode Gar ieee Ae we are showing some select new styles. Ask to see them. no more than the ordinary kind. Try a pair, Priced all Priced front wie s best eR a an ES 50c to $4.50 each. WS WAY SOM 5553s ei oes $1.00 to $5.00 pair. 64 vo The Home of Good Clothes - MILVERTON x E } . J SUITABLE MEMORIALS The following from an exchange is intended to express the feeling of a returned soldier who lost his comrade Bill, in the war. Memorial halls, parks and,rows of trees have been suggested as suitable monuments to the fallen heroes, The soldier says: "Would the suggestions and the de- sires of the man who came back be considered when you decide what shallsbe Bill's everlasting monument? Will you for onte forget the prac- tical and let sentiment. direct your choice?" "A park would be a splendid ac- quisition to any town, to be called Memorial Park, would also be praise- worthy, but it would be useful and practical, and some day someone would forget that it was a memorial and would think of it only as a love- ly park. f "The planting of trees in loving ymemory of sleeping heroes is com- mendable and has been adopted in more than one town; too, is that not practical? Ten. years from now, which will you do;-look in reverence upon them as you pass and think of the ones they' represent, or admire their stately beauty~and enjoy their shade without a thought of their true being? Be honest. "Great Buyjitain has had many her- oes, men dear to a whole nation, sol- diers, sailors and statesmen. memory rests forever in the hearts of every Englishman. But their material memorial in almost every case -has been a simple pillar of rock which will stand forever and ever, and which presents by its sturdy, stead- fast, front 'the 'quantity 'of service Their | rendered by the man whose name it bears. This is the desire of the men who came back. It is not shouted from every platform. laid a quieting finger upon many lips that would speak, but he knows, this veteran, what he would have for Bill's memorial. He knows that Bill's mem- ory will die only in his own heart when he breathes his last, but to see a simple monument in the heart of a busy town, bearing Bill's name and dedicated to Bill's memory, which he can pass reverently- each day on his way. to work--this and this only will be worthy of Bill's sacrifice. Let sen- timent guide us' in selecting the worldly reward--such as it is." : DGGS IN ALL AGES (Philadelphia Ledger.) Dogs are the most widely distribut- ed of animals. world are they absent or even -rare. There were none in Polynesia un- til long after Columbus discovered America, and at a much later period they were so unfamiliar in the Mal- dive Islands that the natives at sight of them took to the trees. The dog was doubtless the first ani- mal to be domesticated by man. But its earliest use was for food. Even to-day its flesh' is far more widely. utilized' as: meat than is commonly supposed. seription. 'reads Jan. 20 (meaning Jan. 1920) you shouldeat once attend to the lit- itle matter Modesty has | In few parts of the}; Unless the label on your paper: 6f paying up your sub- | | | FURNITURE! We havea beautiful range of Diningroom Furniture. See our display of Parlor Suites, Couches and Rockers. We have a large assortment of Dressers and Stands. é A 'nice new stock of Brass'Beds at popular prices If you need-anything in the Rug Line spend a few min- utes when in town and look over our stock. We also have Stair and Body Carpet. Congoleum Squares look nice. We have then, Tinoleum always on hand, , A ee * GERHARD HEINTZMAN PIANOS - McLAUCHLIN AUTOMOBILES ROBERT McMANE Funerai Direcior and Embaimer Milverton 2