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I I it! a Es) ES V15 "st2, The first regular monthly meeting of the Weston Horticultural Society tor the seasons of 1917-1918 was held in the Weston town hall on Thurs- day evening last with a splendid at- tendance. President T. L. Moffat oc- cupied the chair. After the routine business was concluded, Mr. Hollins- worth and President Moffat present- ed Mr. John Dickin, the retiring pre- sident, with a book entitled "Beau- tiful Gardens."' How to make and maintain' them. written by Walter P. Wright. This book was given in re- cognition of his tive years presidential wbrk as the name implies the edition is an authority on gardens, it is hand- somely bound with illustrated plates of home and public gardens, flower- ing shrubs, ornamental trees, etc. Mr. Dickin, in replying, said he very much appreciated their kindness in giving hm this mark of favor for doing what he had considered to be duties resting upon him in connection with the office ot president. He would value it very highly, not only for its educational features, but also for the pleasant associations the review of the pages would recall in years to come. Mr. J. M. Pearen, who has been secretary for the past two years and had under pressure resumed the position for another term, was also the recipient of a book, "The Rose," written by H. H. Thomas. it was a work of art, having several embossed cuts of roses besides valuable informa- l tion on rose culture. In voicing his thanks Mr. Pearen said: "Gentlemen, you could'not have chosen anything, that would have given me as much pleasure. I feel that it is a great hon- , or to be remembered in this way, and) trust I may be always worthy of the esteem you have seen fit to bestow‘ upon me." To hint Horticultural work was a source of satisfaction and he) considered it one of the means new cessary for the growth and develop- ment of any town. , l PRESENTATION MADE TO IIoItTICRiERJRAIg OFFICERS _ The\W'eston separate school pupils, under the direction of Miss Fox, teacher, held a very enjoyable and social evening in the town hall in connection with the closing exercises of the school last Wednesday nile:ht. Rev. A. J. Staley was in charge OJI-Jthe varied programme, consisting of vo- cal'and musical selections, choruses, dialogues, etc. At the close Santa Claus paid his yearly visit and dis- tributed gifts from the ornamental tree. A very interesting feature was the presentation of tour handsomely bound books to Annie Harris, Mar- garet Harris, Clarence McDonald and Edward Macdonald. A short time ago Rev. Staley paid an official visit to the school and asked for a vote to be taken by the pupils pn the two most popular girls and boys. This was done with the foregoing results and the prizes awarded served "as a special mark of honor for their) popularity. 1 Closing exercises were held in the Weston Public School last Friday morning. Each room had their own Pro10"Hume_and entertainment. San- ta Claus was the special feature in some of the primary and junior class- es. The ‘teachers and their willing assistants-deserve credit for the ar- tistic decorations: displayed. Too much stress cannot. be laid on these fes- tive occasions; drawing as it does tea- cher and pupil into closer intimacy thaithe routine of school life per- mits. Principal or teacher without knowledge of the individuality of their pupils are not a success. Learn- ing cannot be forced into the child, but in every case a. response will be made if the boy or girl is made to feel that the supervisor of the study perio s takes an interest in their re- creatieen hours. . WESTON PUBLIC AND SEP- ARATE SCHOOL CLOSING PAGE SIX Raising Live Stock In Western Canada CCORDING to a recent state- I cent official report issued by the Min- A ment by Prof. W. L. Carlyle, ister of Agriculture tor the Province late Dean ot the Oklahama I of Saskatchewan by the Secretary of State College of Agriculture, the live I the Provincial Livestock Board stock outlook in Alberta could hard-[shows that returns were never more ty be excelled anywhere. Stockmen satisfactory. The value of the live all oyer the country are looking to stock in Saskatchewan is estimated the Pacific slope sections for im- at $173,207,848, and these returns provement in breeding, and Western deal with conditions only up to Canada is admirably suited tor rais- April 30th last. There has been a great Ing stock. It is generally recognized increase since that date as farmers that increase in live stock in future realizing the value of mixed farmin': years must bring an improvement ot have taken to raising stock. They the present breeding stock. The west find that the straw trom the wheat was looked upon as the base of future can be utilized as a cattle feed in the supply tor the eastern breeders. The winter time, consequently there are live stock industry in the west was 118 so many straw fires to be seen never better than it is to-day. A re- baking! in the extensive wheat ttaids The problem of satistactory returns with feed at the present high price is causing poultry producers consider- able worry these days. l It is impera- tive to call the flock closely, keeping only strong, well matured birds, and only such feeds as will give good 1"e- sults went ted. Grain should form the principal part of the ration feed. Dur- ing ordinaiy times a mixture of wheat, corn, and oats is popular, but under present conditions wheat should only be used for‘human food, and oats, corn, buckwheat and barley us- ed as a substitute. Vegetable or green feed is absolutely necessary to keep the flock in thrifty condition. Sprout- ed oats is one of the very best, as they not only supply succulence, but grain feed as well. Mangels, turnips, cab- bage, small potatoes or other similar waste products can also be used to ad- vantage. Meat foods must be pro- vided if the hen is to be made a pro- fitable investment. Sour milk, beef scrap, blood flour and powdered bone must be supplied in place of the grubs and insects which birds on an open range can get in summer. Three feeds a day is sufficient, morning mixed grain scattered in a deep litter of clean chopped straw; noon, green feed or hot mash; night, a heavy feed of scratch grains. Always keep a gener- ous supply of clean drink accessible to all the flock. Because feed is high in price do not stint the flock. It takes a certain amount ot feed mere- ly for maintenance. It is only the feed over and above this amount that can be used for production: There- tore feed and water liberally. POULTRY FEEDING Bicycle dealers §hould be thankful there is one thing about which they need not worry-the high cost ot gasoline. The reason why men who mind their own business succeed is because they have so little competition. age It should be remembered that in the three years previous to the war these countries imported about 750,- 000,000 bushels annually. This de- ficiency in wheat has its parallel in meats and dairy products, and only the most careful management will save the herds of these countries from serious it not ruinous depletion. Such a situation can only be mastered by _ two methods. First by conserving ex- isting resources, second by increasing production.' Shortage ot labor and fertilizers present almost insurniount- able obstacles to any great increased production in Europe. Canada must therefore do her share towards meet- ing the difficulty. In 191.1 slightly more than 39,000,000 icres in Can, ada were in field crops. In 1916 the area has decreased by nearly 4,000,000 acres, a serious falling oft at any time and especially so in war. In Britain during the past year many of the women have gone Out from the towns and cities to help on the farms. Machinery has been procured by the government and leased to the farmers at reasonable rates and by this means she has greatly increased her produc- tion of foodstuffs in spite of the tre- m.endous drain made by the war on the man power of her country. ' War invariably leads to food short- age and want. At the present time world famine is within measurable distance and unless something is done to stop, waste and increase Produc- tion, nothing short of superhuman et- forts can prevent the allied nations trom going hungry. Naturally the countries devastated by war will fall short in production. It is estimated. [Hut the wheat production alone in Great Britain, Belgium, France and Italy this'year will fall short by 500,- 000,000 bushels of the pie-war aver-' FAMINE on FOOD FOR PROFIT along the C. P. R. as in former years. In Alberta the other week a carload of 20 three-ye:--old Aberdeen Angus steers was sold at Calgary to a Chicago firm at 12 cents a pound, or a total ot $3,427.20. Their average weight was 1,428 pounds. Recently one of the largest single cattle deals in Canada was closed in Edmonton, consisting of the purchase of 2,500 head of choice beet steers, weighing not less than 1,350 pounds each, the sum involved in the transaction being between $300,000 and $325,000, and it will require 140 C. P. R. cars to tram sport the animals to their destination. Summer feed is cheaply raised in great abundance. . The Beaver management have spent $1,000 in renovations and additions to their new pipe organ." It has been raised from the orchestra pit to ‘the stage and handsomely refitted with a. beautiful mahogany case and frontal. This with the beautiful scenery along the side gives a very pleasing effect. The tone of the organ is much im-. proved and when played by the mas- ter hand of Prof. Geise, the Beaver music is one of the important features ot this theatre. I The Manon branch of the Women's Institute made a shipment to Toronto Red Cross moms last week consisting of 36 pairs of socks, 15 trench caps, 5 dozen towels. 12 suits of pyjamas and 12 anti-vermin suits. Since last June they have sent 30 boxes of sol- diers’ comforts to Malton boys who are overseas, several boxes of fruit, pickles and clothing to the Weston Sanitarium and Deaconess Home, To- ronto, also given donations to the' Bel- gium Relief Fund, Halifax sufferers, and the blind soldiers' funds, amount- ing to $40. Arrangements are under way for the, holding of the annual en- tertainment under the auspices of this society, when their 'autograph quilt will be on exhibition. BIG UNIT ORGAN IN Anniversary services in connection with the Melton Methodist Sunday school were held last Sunday with a splendid attendance at both services. Rev. Mr. McVitty gave a very interest- ing talk to the children in the after- noon und in the evening. His remarks were very appropriated to young and old. Tuesday night was gala night for the scholars, when they provided the programme tor the annual con- cert. Rev. Mr. Petch occupied the chair and welcomed the iarge'crowd who had gathered for the occasion. Chorus singing" opened the entertain- ment followed by recitatious, dialo- gues drills, etc., all of which reflected great credit on those in charge. The senior members of the school gave a pantomime entitled "In the Sleighing Time," very effectively, also the read- ings given by Mrs. Patch were much appreciated by all present. Corporal Leslie J. Canning is one of our Weston boys who Went over- seas in August of 1916 with the 126th Peel Battalion, but has since been transferred to the 124th Pioneer Bat- talion. He has been serving in France nearly a year. Corporal Canning is the son ot Mr. Harry Canning, Rich- view. Recently he has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous valour at the front. 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