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ing more noticeable with lot. No adequate ex- A to th the tside | drill Fond leave. During the growing period, obser- vations should be made as to the be- haviour of the varieties under test, so gained as to which variety appears could be given beyond that 'of the barley meal might - Pn 80 days: SEATS S8s orks, corn...1.071b. 2.211b. 5.56 1b. : . .621b. 8.091b. 8.58 Ib. 3 i; «or 98Th. 2.001b. 6.42 1b. Berks, barley. .681b. 2.331b. 4.85 1b. During this period the logs on corn greater gains, an more economical gains, than the barley-fed 3 § 4534 2.651b. 5.31 1b. 2.461b. 4.361b. 1.07 1b. 2.621b. 5.60 Ib, 1b. 2.471b. 4.121b, 'for the second period varley in a much more favor- e Yorkshire lot on this gréater as well as more nical gains. ++ While the Berk- on barley made the lowest they, , de the most al "the end of this to discontinue ve! tp orks, corn. . 1.56 Ib. 2:54 Ib. 8.88 1b, , barley, 1.50 Ib, 2,631b. 3.98 1b. Ve! farms, whefe the birds have free range; Yeyolop much faster than those| fed| grown in small enclosures. They will the close to tu THEE | but it seems impossible to fatten them =) cockérels beforehand by shutting them hours without fodd and water; then ts) with good le| above turkey to suit local conditions best. If con- sidered necessary, in order to be surer of the yield, a few strips--from 5 to 10 are recommended--each one rod long, may be cut out of chosen rows in each plot. The heads obtained from these strips may then be threshed by hand and the grain weighed. The weight of grain so obtained from one plot may be compared with that from another as further evidence of the relative standing of the sorts tested. It does not take long to cut the heads from a strip one rod long, nor does it take long to thresh, and for the little trouble involved, one is able to deter- mine what variety is most likely to give greatest returns under the con- ditions considered. The experimental farms are always willing to give advice and whenever possible to co-operate in solving local variety problems. Do not hesitate to write to the nearest Dominion Ex- perimental Farm when you neéd ad: vice on a variety for your district. re lei There is: ope part of the poultry in: dustry that helps to boost the yearly income. I refer to caponizing all sur- wanted for breeders, The flesh of a capon remains as tender and sweet as that of the spring chicken. As an experiment I have raised capons from, most of the breeds in this pri aged Ma results {from all; even the small Leghorns i make nice plump capons, weighing five or six pounds. as I have found just one exception to this statement, namely, the Black Minorca. Like all capons, théy grew larger than a cockerel of the same age, ~and a capon must be fat to bring top prices. Capons from this same bréed were simultaneously tried out on a nearby farm with no better re- sults. Also, I have found by exact comparison, that capons raised on roam around very much like turkeys, and like turkeys, pick most of their feed. It is easier to raise capons than it is to raise turkeys. For best success in the work of caponizing, care must be given the in from twenty-four to Fhirty-six light and the best instru- ments obtainable, the operation is a simple one. : 1 ell fatisted pd 'dressed (dry picked) capons will bring ve rey price. Around Wd n ted a few cents . A capon, like a they are SL 'all the that by harvest tine a fair idea may plus cockerels, after selecting those tp boring at Murillo, from where they or rupture at the bag 'containing the | UMBILICAL, HERNIA IN YOUNG ANIMALS. are by means of wooden the foal must be placed on its back and care taken to have the bowel con- | In the case of Umbilical Hernia, or 'rupture at the navel, the condition ni appears a few weeks after a portion of the bowel through the navel opening in the floor of the belly, 'the skin remaining intact, forming a vering sack or pouch. Tts presence becomes noticeable by the appearance a soft, round lump, or tumor-like mass at the navel. Should doubt exist' one of rupture its true nature can be readily determined by placing the ani- mal on its back and pressing and manipulating the lump with the hand. 1 It will be found that the bowel can be | returned to the abdomen, leaving a | somewhat 160se pouch of skin, and the i apérture by which the bowel protrud- ed can be felt as an oblong, or ring-| like opening, thus distinguishing it] | from any other swelling. As soon,| | however, as the animal is allowed to, | regain its feet, the bowel once more! | protrudes into the sac of skin and the) rump or tumor-like mass again ap- i pears at the navel, The size of the i rupture varies from that of an egg | to as large as a good-sized ball. There appears to be a predisposition | lt the condition in some, the navel Iring or Opening being abnormally large and the tissues weak. When this predisposition is present at the time of birth and subsequently the bowels become distended, or straining takes, place as in constipation, a loop of the bowel is liable to be forced by the in-| ternal pressure out of the abdominal cavity through the dilated ring or navel opening. Treatment--As a rule, rupture at the navel in foals and calves is not a serious condition, except when of large size, Those of small size tend to disappear in a Jarge number of cases with growth and development of the animal. The young animal should first be plased on its back and e lump or tumor manipulated with the hand to return the protruding bowel into the abdomen: To prevent the bowel from again escaping, a pad or small cushion is placed over the wnavekopening and retained in position by a truss, or supporting bandage, i 88 to whether the condition is actually| tents of the rupture sac returned to the abdomen. The skin forming the pouch or sack should then be grasped by the hand and drawn out as fat as possible from the body, and the clamps, or ligature, fixed tightly and securely over the skin, close 'up against the navel ring or opening. The clamps or ligatures are then allowed' to remain in position until they slough and fall off, together with the im- prisonéd si" and tissues. This method of operation is also | applicable in the case of calves and pigs and should be done early in life, SCROTAL HERNIA IN COLTS. "Serotal Hernia, or rupture of the scrotum, affects male animals only, and may be present at time of birth, or appear within a few weeks there- after. This form of rupture consists of the protrusion of a portion of the bowel into the scrotum or bag, to- ther with the testacles. Its presence s noticeable by the increased size of the scrotum. Treatment--While this form of Hernia often disappears with growth and development, and may in many cases not interfere with the health, nevertheless it is a source of danger in sometimes causing fatal colics, ow- ing to the imprisoned bowel becoming strangulated. The treatment of Scrotal Hernia in ordinary colts consists essentially of a surgical operation, the method usu- ally followed being castration by what is known as the covered operation, which should be undertaken only by a veterinary surgeon. As a rule colts intended for work purposes, affected with this form of rupture, should be operated on early in life and, in most cases, before the animal is much over one year old, as the chances of suc- cessful results decrease with age, while in the case of foals and year- lings, the operation is invariably suc- cessful, In the case of pure-bred colts valu- able for breeding purposes, surgical interference is warranted only when the hernia is a source of danger to health. The best plan in such cases is to 'allow nature to-take its course such as a leather band or canvas girth encircling the body, fastened up over in the hope that with growth and de- velopment of the animal the hernia will become reduced. Oliphant Institute supplied towels for three schools, and seeds for the school gardens. They provided for an Indian family last winter, and sent donations to the Children's Shelter and the Northern fire sufferers. Co 's Bay Institute is buying a lot and it up as a community playground. Murillo Institute has had a very pléasant "reunion meeting." An in- vitation was issued to any woman who had ever been an Institute member, The Murillo Institute in Thunder! Bay, feeling that children who had to, go to the city to write on their en- trance examination, frequently suffer- ed from nervous strain, secured per- mission from the authorities to have the children of their school and neigh- bo: rural schools try their exam- could all be taken home every night. O'Connor Institute in Thunder Bay holds a most successful annual fair, which is ally 2 all round agricul tural fair. This Instituté has pro- the neighborhood with a fine : hall. : tyre Institute in Thunder Bay a $4,000 community hall on » already paid $2,400. it the term, T : n 'medal to the pupil taking For Home and Country News from the Ontario Women's Institutes. Collins Bay Institute has bought new blinds for the school windows, had the floors oiled, and influenced the school board to make several re- pairs. This Institute does considerable sewing for the Kingston hospital. Westbrook Institute has finished paying for the piano for the commun- ity hall, and are now raising money to reshingle the roof. Westbrook Institute is showing a sample baby's layette in the district Institute's exhibit at the Kingston fair, with the hope that they may re- ceive orders for similar layettes and 80 raise money for their community work. Inverary Institute made thirty- three quilts for the fire sufferers of Northern Ontario. In addition to these they bought nearly $100 worth of material which they made up into clothing for the fire relief. This In- ers, and ligatufes. In applying these bd | | fai or ! the of sin. Recei the Holy Ghost, This is gift of the spepel. It is irit was withheld of old rist souls are pared of God's spirit, Un- 4 ; crooked. Contin- tly. Tne new converts gave wholly to their new faith. instruction of: the of the Sposties 'and fellowship with them in their place and part in it, to a wider breaking of bread, that is the and missionary conception. The out-| Lords Supper. The new. church is pouring of the spirit will bring an a learning church, a brotherly church, outflowing of their endeavors. a re ng church, a praying I. THE APOSTLES RECEIVE POWER, church. ACTS 2: 1-4. r APPLICATION. i 1, The Coming of Power, Acts 2:1-4. " ente nte- ' as doy of ont cost, Jens en did it come? On the day of of the Jews. The first was the Pass- Pesite et oh oid ei the in- over, and the last the Feast of Taber- ge ng ie harvest and the out nacles. Pentecost means "fiftieth," flow of the Law of Sinai. There is and the feast fell on the filtieth day Something in anniversaries. Our for- after 'the Passover Sabbath. At. th 5 bears who would have nothing to do feast the people celebrated the ingath-| With Ctristmas x Easter Day. hp oh ering of the grain harvest, and made Rot Wa ng in e patho he a thank offering of the first two loaves Whore aid a good peye R34 made from the first of the ingathered | le Te t come? In a ie harvest. With one accord in one place. S3'€M In an upper room, made sacre This doubtless the upper room Dy the institution of the Lord's Sup- as apostles abode. P per, and by at least two appearances V. 2. Suddenly there came a sound.| Of the Lord Jesus. There is some- The verb used is the one which des-| "ng %o, in holy places. : cribes the coming of the voice from| ' By what physical accompaniments heaven at the Transfiguration. Wind, was great power given? There is often used ag the symbol of the was a sound of a mighty wind appeal- divine presence. {ing to the ear, There was a vision of V. 8. Cloven tongues . . as of fire: burning light - ippeating to the eye. "tongues like as of fire, parting asun- 8 way. We are body, Tals Stun hr d God h ; i b the as well as spirit, an approaches 10 Biase again Bre, symbolizes | man at his centre, through the cir- V. 4. They were . . filled with the cumference of his body. The great Holy Ghost. This is the inner result of sights and sounds of nature, which the miracle. Began to® speak with delight and awe the heart of man, are other tongues; languages which they Intended to pave the way of the Lord had not known before. From the sub- 8s he moves to the goal of the soul. sequent narrative we would infer that! Whence came this power? From some of the disciples spoke in one, and heaven, like the sound of the wind 8 in another. The le from and the flash of the flame. The up- all the different parts of # e world lift of mankind depends upon an in- each heard in his own tongue. | vasion from thout, of something II. THE APOSTLES TRANSMIT POWER, | Sweeter and stronger than himself. It : ACTS 2: 87-42. {1s not in man to elevate himaelt by V. 87. Wien they heard this. They BUTE BL BS Tooi-iins, h BOWET Bad eT tening 30 he Sords of ward looking and upward climbing over Peter is the best evidence of the t Go thi 7 The vowes of reality of the gift of the Spirit that " wry Pater Poy 1 'came like as wind and fire. When the the Holy Spirit gives to man Fi multitude heard, every one in his own 8 new spirit or disposition. It is the tongue, they were all amazed, and Holy Spirit that quickéneth, enlight- some said "hose men are full of new erielly strengthensth, i Bes is the lite of 1 " y i 0 mse. coming 1n |] ered hy is defence: Peser boldly the believer and imparting divine £ Joel in energy. Siment, a Roney TE of 2. The effect, the power, Acts 2: 5- God's spirit on all flesh. Then with 42. It gave point and purpose Wr e equal boldness he declares Jesus of Preaching of Peter. He had Fuel an Nazareth to be the Mesiah, whom they Wnction of God that his preac ing in their blindness and hardness of Pricked the heart of the peo le to t 3 heart had ¢érucified. They were pricked guick. A oy went hg 4 dom oi in their heart; stung with remorse at bret! ring hobo sha Ad aD aiid the greatness of their wickedness in preac oi hp the Holy x a npan oY Srucifying Josue, (Ee ie Sonvincing Phen tattle "Not pL nor Be because he is convinced. He is no long- 1.8 Y Sih er the fearful disciple who denies his pe but by my spirit, saith the Master. So in the case of the other Lord. y vais apostles. They are transformed men.| Through the aid of the Holy Spirit, ey are empowered men. Said unto that day, three thousand squls were Peter. The multitude interrupt the ad- added to the church. Our Lofd, though dress of Peter in their anxiety. What an infinitely better preacher, never shall we do; to escape the result of had such success. The reason is not their great sin against Jesus the Mes- far to seek. The Holy Spirit was able } i i to take the things of Christ, especially rd Theis #n 4 Te dn suing his death, resurrection and ascension, %. 88-42. Repent, and be baptized. and show them, through the apostles, This is the master command of the to the people. Marketing the Potato Crop. The potato grower should cater to the wishes of the most particular and]. exacting customers. He should fur- nish a choice product in a most at- tractive form and should carefully study the demands of the market he wishes to serve. For the best prices the potatoes should be uniform, sound, smooth and of good table quality, whether selected by the pound, the basket, the bushel, the bag, the barrel or the car load. The commercial po- tato grower should not be confined to the local market, but should be in a position to put his potatoes on the best market available either through his own efforts or through the medium of a co-operative association. It some- times occurs that of the price paid by for a bushel of potat Morning Callers. First Fido came and sat upon The end of Eric's bed, Without his usual bark of joy, But with a growl instead; "I never had that meaty bone You promised me," he said. Next Spot, the rabbit, scrambled up And sat by Fidos side; He rubbed his whiskers, shook his head, And sorrowfully sighed: "I haven't had that cabbage leaf stithte bought drinking fountai the school, assisted with the school als and built a kitchen to their town halk s for| th 3 d " : about two-thirds are required to de-| You spoke about," he cried. fray the cost of transportation and of : : distribution, and one-third is left for, Then Fluff, the kitten, jumped up, too, And it was sad to see accepting their advertising. ; They are the "gyp" correspondence schools and song publishing compan- ies. This does not mean that all cor- respondence schools and song publish- ing panies are dish t; simply that for every reliable one there are = a half-dozen that are not. The fake song publisher and the numerous companies that claim to teach the fine art of motion picture play writing in a few lessons are, usu- ally, the most successful in their ef- forts to separate the beginner from his money. They hold out the lure of greater profits than other classes of literary work, which is probably the reason for their prosperity. In many instances these concerns claim that "any one without previous experience can earn from $50 to $200 a week in the literary field," to get the prospective victim interested. It is but human nature to desire to ob- tain wealth easily, so many otherwise intelligent farm people fall into tha snare. The bogus song 'publisher usually induces the victim to submit a song poem. Then he writes a very en-pur- aging letter, predicting a great cuc- cess for the song, and offering to pub- lish it for a certain amount, say $40. If the money is forwarded, a few cop- les of the song are sent the author; but few are the royalty cheques that the company predicted would follow the publication of the song. The motion picture training courses usually adopt a ten-legson course or some equally improbable method of training the would: \ he often mean yell, and p lieve they are doing & only a few of them can necessary knowledge. Perseverance and honesty of pu pose, coupled with some common sense, will. do more for the beginner than most courses. A study of the best authors is also invaluable. And it is well to remember that writing, like farming or any other business, will pay only into the treasuries of those who really work, and work hard. It is not the road to easy money, even if some smooth-talking agent does say So think it over. 50. Would Make It Avaliable. "Do you remember that five dollars you owe me?" "Oh, yes--I have it in mind." "Would you mind putting it in bank 80 you can write me a cheque fo: the amount?" -- een The best layer is not merely the hen that lays the most eggs, but the hen that lays the most eggs while the least eggs are being laid by the most hens. vie The farmer who keeps accounts gen- erally has his writing materials and account books in the house, where they are hard to get'at. Either he must tramp across clean floors. with his muddy boots two or three times a day or, if he waits until night to make all the entries, he is tired and sure to forget something, The best way is to fit up a rough-and-ready little office in some light corner of the barn, When you have done it, ever Sydenham. Institute bought a mov- ing picture machine this year, and the, proceeds from their picture shows have already more than half paid for. the machine. They gave $10 toward the prizes at the school fair, and a « the' the hij number of points at the fair. They, encourage sports among the boys by meant a trip that required lighting a presenting gold pins to the members lantern at night. On my own house of the teams. junior hockey and baseball The Institute at Hilto pt n Beach has library -and d it In a little cement jail there is no further need in e give ddd | the thermometer where it would not the grower. This is not as it should be. Undoubtedly one of the best rene- dies for such a condition of affairs is co-operation on the part of the grow- ers themselves. sel eect ~T always was curious to know how the thermometer stood. That usually The looks of sympathy that passed Between the doleful three: ! "I haven't had a drop of milk For two whole days," said she. | il i The parrot flew across the bed | And sat upon the rail; ' He was the sort with feathers gray And with a scarlet tail, ; { And to describe what Polly said--- I selected a north window sind placed; Wits words comineiely SAE get the sun and where it could be seen either from the inside or outside. It is screwed on the edge of the window casing and is far enough away to pre- vent heat from the house affecting it. --F. R. A small chopping block with a bail But anyhow, when he had done, Poor Eric gave a scream, And started up, with staring eyes, In agony supreme. And then he gazed about, and gasped, "It must have been a dream!" = {And er breakfast bell had ran His pts a ' fit--E, HP. and two der how you e Pork sausage &! {ourths lean and one- thoroughly and wi pounds of n