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“Pinkham's t to do my and all run 1' and sleep y thirteen I took it be- was born." day." FORTIFY 0 m C ONS .UST 011 S 80 on page 7. 110V i011}; ‘th- 11d Today I had a most delightful sur-l prise, one that kept my heart singing little melodies all day. It was the gift of a little book from the author. I remember your liking her first book, so I hasten to make you acquainted with the second. which I think is even better than the first. “Little Songs for Sale” by Anne Sutherland 60 McTague St, Guelph The Ryerson Press Publishers. The little songs between the covers “My shelves are filled with little or hope and trust and cheer. I sing them at the open door For all the world to hear. I sell one for a penny or A prayer or a smile. I give a sample song away Every little while.“ variety of sources. so that the heart and mind of the reader is filled with little lilting melodies. The first verse in “The Vendor of Songs" tells us where the author has the little songs for sale and the price: The second verse gives us a glimpse of the variety of places where the little songs can be found: I make my little friendly songs Of all the things I see I found one in a. dafiodil. I heard one from a bee. I wove one out of little winds. I caught one in the rain. I piped one out of laughter and Stitched one out of pain. The third verse tells us where she would like to find more songs. “First Glow‘ shows to us a few more places where these cheery little songs are found by the author All things but just begun I love: - -â€"Oh: the sweet o'dreaming on the thing that's just begun! The subdued tones of the lullaby c m be distinctly heard when the reader follows the thoughts suggested m "'Bab} Clothes" and "The Land of Lady-Babies." The mother of the boy and the mother-heart with only a dream boy. cannot help but feel as they read "Starting School" the tugging of the heart strings as the little life starts out into the world and breathe the httle nraver that follows ever) pair of little feet that go out from homes where love dwells. There are a yaney of strains and‘ tones expressed in the songs “Ambush" and PhilosOph3 on Gardens". There is the happ3 joyous strain of freedom from care. and ease from arduous work as one strolls thromzh the gar- den on the path of "Discovery". There are the lively. dancing. modern tunes of “hr nd new“ gardens. and the soft. hti mnnng. loyely. memory strains 1' the home somzs which the old gar- den awakes in the hearts of home loving people. "Oh. a little old garden has a very special grace". If we listen attentively while we read "Isolate". we will hear triendb‘. Come in Chat Awhile â€"Ruth Raeburn. this little chap-book have Thursday. January 31. 1928 bu . the author found such a happy “Wild Strawberry” or thought that. we find in the little poem in “The Beauty Shop”. “The Younger Pilgrim’ is a little unspoken prayer in the hearts of all who wish the evening of their life to have the hopeful vision of youthâ€"“The hunger for the road”. Then we have the quiet, earnest. longing strains of “A Prayer for All What a happy little song we could sing every hour of the day if we put desires of many a. heart. How beau- tifully the author has expressed them for us. touch the lives of all who love their childhood home and community. “Closing time” is not only the quaint little melody that closes the book, but it is a little prayer in a soft, melodious tone for a beautiful closing time in The author certainly did use wisely her time and talent in composing these little songs, . and she had eyes that could see, ears that heard, hands with the gentle, caressing touch, and the senses of smelling and tasting that were alive and not mechanical. I hope, Prudence, you will have jus as many happy moments with tht little chap-book as did your old friend In the August issue of Forest and Outdoors it was stated in an article by L. W. T. Waller. Jr.. that it cost Jack Miner $3,000 to $4,000 for food this year for birds. That is true. but Mr. Miner calls our attention to the fact that this is for spring only and there is still the fall to feed the birds. which will mean at least $2,000 more. In 1927. for both spring and fall. it cost him practically $5800 for feed. and usually runs between $5000 to $6000 a year. This. of course. is only feed. saying nothing about the expense of building nests to catch birds to study their route of migration for scientific purposes. besides aluminum to make the tags: and also Mr. Miner and sons giving their time in caring for same. At the present time. the Do- minion Government gives Jack Miner $750 grant and the Ontario government $400. The balance. which totals nearly $5000 is raised by J ack Miner's lec- tures. Jack Miner and his sons’ bus- iness is brick and tile manufacturing. From this source they derive their bread and butter. FOR A nights of music. lights and laughter. Wonderful links for the golfer. Courts for the tennis enthusiast and lawn bowling greens. Polo. riding. motor- “Centennial” and “Guelphâ€"Our undance. Then the exotic scenery of Florida! The marvellous cuisine! The tropical atmosphem! You'll never forget nor regret. a Florida holiday. and oiher sports and pastimes in JACK _.give§outuninrormation. and make reservations for you. 1. 2t 2 winhelpyouplfinan HOLIDAYâ€" TRY FLORIDA RUTH RAEBURN. National Railways Buyers Ate Warned About seed Bargains Graded Seed 13 Government Approved Rainy weather during the summer and fall last season resulted in heavy weed growth all over Ontario and the crop of red clover particularly, was dirtier than usual, seed buyers report. On this account more than the usual amount of seed was rejected by these buyers, who realized that the crop could not be cleaned up to meet the standard imposed by the Government on all field seeds ofiered for sale through the seed houses. These re- jected lots, it is pointed out, consti- tute a real menace, as there will be considerable temptation for the owner to ofl'er them to a neighbor at a low price and thus nullify the value of the Seeds Act, which was designed to protect the farmer purchaser of seeds. It is, of course, strictly against the law to offer ungraded seed for sale, but this illicit selling is hard to check up. ed seed in the country, farmers are warned to take every precaution in se- curing their supply for spring sowing this season. “Good seed,” points out a bulletin issued by the Ontario Depart- ment of Agriculture, “means clean, fresh, plump, well-graded, sound seed of the best varieties.” If it is graded, it will be plainly stated on the bag, and the buyer knows that the stock he is buying has been' tested and approved _A-., in one of the five Government seed laboratories scattered over the coun- try, at which samples of all seed ofler- ed for sale by reliable sources must be tested. These Government laboratories are also at the service of the farmer. and will test up to three samples of seed for him free of charge. Officials of the seed branches urge that ad- vantage be taken of this service where the farmer is doubtful of his supply of Spread of Weeds Undoubtedly much of the spread of weeds throughout the country in recent years is due to the purchase of un- graded seed from a neighbor. The buyer of such seed, unwittingly, adds to the number of these soil robbers on his own farm. The seed ofiered to him may look fairly clean to the unpracticed eye; a handful held up to the light appearing to be all clover. But one should remember that our .' vâ€"v very worst weeds produce seeds about! the same size and weight and often the color of the clover. and because of this they are hard to remove and are therefore dangerous. In the Govern-! ment laboratory no casual hand in-1 spection is given. but a representative sample is put under the microscope. and if it does not come up to the high Standard rquired by the Government the let represented by that sample is rejected. One can only be safe by in- sisting on Government-grade seed. and ithe fat that the regular seed trade has ’rejected more red clover seed this year Ethan usual. on account of the preval- gence of weed seeds. should make one gdoubly suspicious of anything that is gofiered at a bargain price. I -â€"â€"'â€"’â€""‘â€"' ! MILLION-YEAR-OLD STONES Because of the amount of this reject- THE DURHAM CHRONICLE THE POPE’S BOSABY “AN ADVERTISEMENT IS AN INVITATION” Every member of every family in this community is interested in the news of the day. .And no items are read with keener relish than an- nouncements of new things to eat, to wear or to enjoy in the home. You have the goods and the desire to sell them. The readers of “The Chronicle” have the money and the desire to_huy. The connecting link is ADVERTISING- Give the people. the good news of new things at advantageous places. They look to you for thls “store news and WIN respond to your messages. Let us show you that PAGE 8.