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on ATER ud gS oi Pons pi Ct va a ens a hn ~ - gentlemen accompanied us on a three- ide. © formation. * fine city. of Copenhagen. "motor cars. "the country's exports last year. - farniing the next day. questions abaut our home market, our Zealand during which * buildings are gionged around three, BS odeer ST igaaare, + hE RARE 4 . ll PAGE SIX a 4 Rn aa 3 |] os Ease | laa: | dS ada: TASS CANADIAN PLOWMEN ABROAD "oy ALEX McKINNEY Jr. % Director ; ONTARIO. FLOWMEN' Ss ASSOCIATION 3 Copenhagen: Here we are in Den- and sometimes four, sides of a court- mark, the home (if you remember back: yard with the house on one side and to-ypur school days) of Shakespeare's stable and feed barns forming the Mamlét. But if there is "something other two or three sides. The houses rotten in the State of Denmark" we are alwdys clase to the barn and often haven't discovered it. In fact every- are part of one building. About 90 per thing we have seen and heard has im- eerit. of the buldings, both houses and pressed us greatly. "barns are painted and have red tile It was only a matter of a few hours roofs. Many of the barns are made of to fly from the United Kingdom to brick and are about one-and-a-half "this country." We landed at Copen-, stories high. hagen's modern airport where we were; I don't know when I hive seen such met by. Otto. Reson of the Danish tidy farms. About 50 per cent. ofthe Agricultural Council, which corre- land js sod, the balance is well plowed sponds to our Federation of Agricul- and there is no evidence of weeds any- ture, and Knud Peterson of Det Dan- "where. ske Petroleums Aktieselskab, which is' During. our motor tripswe only saw the Danish Esso Company. There two two or three pieces of machinery out- Of course, labor is cheaper and "day tour: of the lang of the Vikings. more plentiful than at home; the aver- Before 1 launch into an account of age farm worker does not receive more our experiences here perhaps you will than half the amount paid in Canada. 'Ye interested in some background in- The farms here are smaller than our i Denmark is an' agricul: gwn and except for tractors and some tural county of some 4,000,000 people milking machines they are not 8 of whom about one million live in this highly inechanized and ; so require' Incidentally more men. In. fact, we only saw one there seem to be as many bicycles in Jitter carrier either in Britain or Den- this city as there are people. Just 'mark and stable conveniences such as. about' everybody rides a bicycle and we have are scarce. : the cyclists have the right-of-way over i. However, ] must say the farms are At busy hours it is quite. prosperous looking. They look as a sight to see the streams of bicycles though they have been prosperous for! rurining through the heart of the city. some time and many of the buildings "But to get 'back to the country. Its are less than 60 yéars old. The farm- economy {a based on farming whogé ers won't admit they're making money. products accounted for 76 per cent. of The cattle we say were mdst Red This- Dahish--a purebred that is peculiar to year they Hope farm products will ac- Denmark. They a¥e nearly as large count for 80 per cent. of exports which as Holsteins, but. soniewhat thicker in was. the pre-war figure. Agricultural conformation and very uniform in type. products pay for oil, coal and other They test about four per cent. higher ---goods-purchased -abroad, for-Denmark-than-Holsteins but produce less. milk. 'has few. natural resources besides her The-beat herd in Denmark is probably soll. 'It is easy to understand why on the farm of A. Reimann who is |' ; everyone, townspeople and farmers milking 80 cows three times a day and alike, appreciate the importance of last year he had two cows that pro- maintaining agricultural prosperity duced over. 1000 pounds of butter fat. 'and are interested - in farming and The average of Reimann's herd would 'farmers. equal to the best of our Canadian This probably "explains. why six. herds: We also saw several herds that _ journalists (that's the name over here had an average of over 400 pounds of "for newspaper repor ters) interviewed faf "for 26 cows on 2X. us on our arrival, Three Copenhagen We were interested in the farm or- dailies carried stories about Canadian ganizations over here. Almost all the: The news- bacon and butter and- most of the papers were concerned about competi- poultry products are processed and tion in the British market. They marketed through producer co-oper- wanted to know what we thought of atives. These are well organized and the new: contracts. it is said that a side of bacon sold on The "Journalists" the British market can-be traced back to the farmer who fed the hog. The Danes are very conscious -of quality which is probably why they do so well in the export market. As I mentioned earlier in my letter the Danish Agricultural Council is the number one organization of its kind for many 'years, is very well informed here, It negotiates prices and largely determines "the agricultural "policy of Denmark. -Mr. Arne Hogboro Holm, who has 'been secretary of the council on agricultural matters. Many of you will probably remember having met him at Guelph last summer when he attended the annual meeting of the In- by car through the pravince of North [ternational Federation of Agricultural | we _ visited Producers. We spent a most enjoy- | farms and observed farming methods. able and interesting afternoon with We noticed that most of the farm him and "he se after-many- friends he met in Canada. | plied us with commodity organizations, our- plowing matches and how they are run. They wish to know how the Danes who have ..come to Canada are doing. They are definitely interested in increasing mi- gration to Canada. From what I have seen of Danish farming I* would say _the more Dahes that come to Canada the better it will be for us. . Well, so 'much for being in the news, except that as English is spoken and understood by everybody. here we did not have any difficulty with the inter- view. Our hosts took us on a 160-mile tour . Well I think I have written enough about Denmark in this letter, I'll just say in closing that Denmark is an old country--remember the Vikings ?--it is famous for its good farmers and I feel we should welcome all of her sons she can spare to take up farming in Canada, 4 . PRINCE ALBERT It was a very pleasant . evening spent with the C,G.LT, on Monday when the. ladies of the village, espec- vited guests. When we entéred the Side School room we beheld Cupids, earts and other decorations very tastefully and neatly arranged by the girls and their leaders Mrs. Fletcher and Mrs. W. Heayn, making a lovely Valentine set- ting. < - The president, Alrey Skerratt pre- sided and the .meéeting opened with Hymn "Blest be the tie that binds," Secretary Beth Taylor read a Bible Chapter, . - Community singing was then enjoy- ed for a spell. As the highlight of the evening Mrs. Albert Harper, past leader, was invit- ¢d to the front, where Mrs. W. C. Smith presented her with a lovely cor- sage----and- Jovely words. on, behalf of the girls, « : o-e Of course you all know Lillian 'is soon leaving our Village, but not our hearts. | thie head table (for this was a valen- tine tea) where several boxes were waiting, each containing a gift made by a member. - And these girls are to be congratulated for their fine work and what a variety. Lillian taken ut- terly by surprise expressed her thanks: and remarked she thought the girls had been making these articles for a bazaar; so you see even young girls can keep a secret, Mus. Fletcher read the lovely poem, "I'd 1iké to be the kin of friend-that- veu have been to me" Tea was served at nicely decotated tables, Then dll joined crossed hands and sang their closing ode, and began to depart, glad to have been present with this very important organization. More power to your elbow gals. Yon are indeed worthy, and thanks to past and present leaders, A very fine talk was given by Mr. Don Williams at Church Service on Sunday. I wonder if some of our con- science's were pricked. Like everywhere else our village is having its share of illness, flu, colds, ete. ~------e UNICEF. Contributors _ Port Perry, Ont, January, 1960 Miss Effie Hayes ........... reriwreniy I Mrs. Ernie Hayes ......c.i... FPR Port Perry -Brownies=:iii : Port Perry Guides ............ Mr, and Mrs. Smallman Mr. Fred Brown ivi Mrs. Samuel Jeffrey . X Anon This amount has been forwarded to 139% Sparks St.,, Ottawa, February 13, 1950. - : A To this will be added this donation: Mrs. Bessie Hall . Hier p sees 1,00 a WAGE [OMPARISON : CANADA AND CANADA 62% "POPULATION L : EEE PER CAPITA per mile of railway : $873. in Canada $1,407. in U.S.A. U's.A. * NATIONAL . UNITED STATES tansoa) UA - 29% INCOME PER MILE OF RAILWAY $262,000. in Capada £894,000. in U.S.A. [! 4 ol ob 2 CANADA 21.8% * © MATERIAL - $100, will buy. only 35 as niuch coal in Canada, FREIGHT RATES Overall increase since 1939 WAGES average hourly earnings In rallvays 819% in Ganga =41:479 in Tidy. 1ally the mothers of the girls were: s She was then asked to sit down. at} Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hill and June |~ ---|visited "his---mother Sunday evening.| Fines cine. Glad to report Ms. Hill- is some Books lost . better. Cards EEA PTI SEAR [square and {1Port., Perry and Brooklin, the exact "|farmers from Fort Perry at this meet- mer or Junior Institute work are. in. horsepower. Other mec of Montreal, who has bean _ appointed vice-president of traffic of the Canadian Pacific Rail- ways with headquarters at Montreal. C. E . "Jetféraom, Chieftain four-door Sedan. 2 THE NEW 1950 PONTIAC offers: 'more than a score of appearance and mechdhical hanged, and i is avail 4ST - 'ablerin-21 models beginning in the lowest price range, New massiveness in frontal design is achieved with main gri fenders. The new Pontige offers a choice of six and eight cylinder engines, the latter steppes up to 108 ZH hanical features include a new and larger radiator core for the six cylinder according to engine and rubber rear spring bushings to eliminate road shock and power transmission noises. matic drive is again available as an option at extra cost on certain Pontiac models: Shown here. ille bars reaching out and a a a General Motors announcement, ound the {ydra- i | s the SEINE ' a Mr. Jefferson has been general traffic manager for the system for the last two years, and before that was freight vited to attend these meetings and join-one of the clubs. It is pleasing to see a group. of young farmers in the Port Perry dis- trict interested in forming a Junior Farmer Club, such a club. will be a definite asset to that farming community, The Port Perry group can count on the fullest co-operation and assistance In start- ing'a club, from the other Junior Far- mer Clubs in the County and from the office of the Ontario Department of Agriculture at Uxbridge. traffic manager for. 18 years. - He succeeds G. A, MacNamara, who was elected. president of (the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Rail- road, na subgidiary of the C.P.R. Both a ae effective January 1, 1956. RABBIS AINE SABI Pine Grove Jack Hill and June and op Port Perry Public Library Mr. and Mrs, visited. Friday evening with Mr, Mrs. Charles Geer. = Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ballard, Della and Pearl, spent Sunday afternoon with: Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Catherwood. Mrs. J. Locke, Rodney and Brenda, have. returned home after spending two weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ballard, who Mave! "been ill, and cards, etc. at the Port Perry Public Library." 834 books ¢ompared with the previous years record. . The circulation was re-| corded as follows--Philosophy: 16, Re- The meeting of the W: As and Val- entine party held in the school : last Friday was a decided success: A- good ly number attended. The program was put. on by the school children and was enjoyed -by.all. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs, Sherwood Cath- lerwood, in March. . We are pleased to report' Mrs. Enoch McKnight is home much improved in health. : Glad to report Mrs. Robert: Pickard is able to be up a little each day after | her sick spell. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Locke, Douglas and Joe, spent Sunday at Will Locke's. Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Catherwood.and Freddy spent Monday in Oshawa. 51; Useful arts 106, Fine Arts 27, Lit- erature 65, Mistory 183, Travel 114, Biography 108, Fiction 2,767. The de- crease was 306 in: fiction.. Comparing with 1949 Boys and Girls: 1,705; again a decrease of 419 books. There are 450 borrowers on the register, 122 boys. and girls, 23 are non-residents. .Two hundred and twenty-four books were purchased during the year and are in circulation," being enjoyed by our readers. 2 books were returned, and were paid for. Please to Bi "Miss Mabel Shell is |. somewhat improvéd in health. -- -Pp------------ --. Buus : ; Disbursements ; x Paid to Treasurer ....... $81.00 3 Express : 7.61 Junior Farmers Press ci esses i Sundries ONTARIO COUNTY JUNIOR _-} . __ _ FARMERS DISCUSS POSSIBLE ORGANIZATION OF PORT PERRY JUNIOR FARMER CLUB : A . : 'A Tribute to Our * [3d 1 2) : Principal" (The following avas published in the Brampton paper, following the death of Mr. Thomas Martin, Principal of the Brampton High: School, formerly of Port Perry. It was written by a pupil of the school.) We, at Brampton High School, will always remember last Thursday. Our principal, Mr. Martin had 'died the night 'before. Throughout the school were shocked and sad faces. At our assembly we were told the mournful news and then we sang "Oh God our help in ages past" followed by two minutes' silence and then sang again "Abide with Me." "Never have I seen the school so moved a8 on this occas- sion, , Mr. Martin has left behind him, a host of friends.- He always took a personal interest in each and' every student. Remember how he unfault- ering called the names of everyone at, commencement when giving out the diplomas? = And remember the nice feeling it was, to you as a first former, to be called by name in the halls? These and many other thoughtful in- stances will ever be remembered. Mr. Martin was not only-a friend; but a guide, to the students. He was never too busy to discuss with you, your problems whether big or small and. he has guided many successful men and women, in their cholce 'of pro- fessions, ° 2 SES Our school: will miss Mr, Martin, especially. those students who have been in his chemistry classes. I feel rather sorry for the lower formers who neve really got to know him. But I am sure: that all the present and ex- pupils of B.H.S. will agree with me when I say that we have lost one of the finest principals a school "could | have, =A PUPIL The executive of the Ontario County Junior Farmers Association met in the Agricultural office -on- Friday night;|- February 3rd, to discuss and outline their program for the coming months. The" re-organization of a square dance and folk dance program similar to that carried on last year under Com- munity Programmes was discussed at some length. Ted Croxall, the Presi- dent of the County Exefutive, will be attending 'a g if York: County next week in connection with. this to secure further details of the plan, It was decided to hold these nights of folk dancing one night weekly, rotating from Uxbridge, ta nights afd dates to be decided on by the committees in charge 'depending on when leaders and places would be available. You will be hearing more of this when Ted finds out next week. We are very pleased to have a dele- gation of 12 very enthusiastic young ing. They..came to get information: on organizing. a Junior Club in the Port Perry district. Harley Johnston has been doing considerable work in finding prospective members for such a club, has talked the idea over with many. young farmers in the Port Perry district and has prepared a list .of prospective. members, The aims and objects of Junior Farmers work was outlined by. Mr. Fair, Comrie Ward, Ted Croxall and other members of the County Farmer executive. It was decided to invite the pros- pective Port Perry members to the next meeting of .the -Uxbridge Junior Farmer. Club and also to the Brooklin Club meeting," The Uxbridge Club holds its meetings on the second night of each month and the Brooklin Club meetings are held on the First Thurs- day night of each month, All persons interested in Junior Far- We are confident that| Rport of = Circulation of books; fines : The total circulation of 'books for 1040 was 5811, this is a decrease of |. 10 books were lost during the year} Scout PAPER - SALVAGE Sat, February 18 ligion 14, Sociology 10, Natural science] PERE Rousseau Upholstery : Featuring a complete T URNITURE REPAIRS and REFINISHING SERVICE On hand is a complete line of Materials to choose: from, All Work Guaranteed 82 |Phone 483 'and we will egal to consider your next repair job. We do custom work, too. SR pr -- = RE- UPHOLSTERING and RE-BUILDING Let us re-upholster your old chester- field suite. Satisfaction guaranteed. iz Phone and have our consultant call and give you a free estimate. Free pick-up and delivery. Phone 8344 collect. 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