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'Midways and Horse Racing at Fairs. "needlework at Port Perry Fair several "exhibits, y ' 2--THE PORT PERRY STAR--THURSDAY, MARCH 6th, 1958 LOCAL DELEGATION ATTENDS ANNUAL FAIRS CONVENTION The 53 annual convention of Ont. Association of Agricultural Societies on Feb, 4-6-6. CATE time to register, the women met with the men on the 17th floor and beard an interesting debate, "Resolved . that too much "stress is being placed on standing in line for some It was decided that midway and horse racing of a superior type would be good entertainment. In the afternoon the Women's section got under way with reports .and minutes of board meetings. Then there was a memorial period for Mrs. Lowe of Ida, conduct- ed by Mrs. W, A. Hume of Campbell- ford. Mrs. Lowe was a Past Director of our division and had also judged times. Then we divided into groups, Foods from an exhibitors standpoint, 2. Prize list revision, 3. organization, 4. crafts exhibits, Thor Hansen, B.A, Oil Co., Toronto showed pictures on the paintings and furnishings of the. British American Oil building. Mrs. R. Elliott gave us a few. remarks on schogl children's bits, The benefits of school child- ren exhibiting at Fairs are very nu- merous. It teaches them different stitches in sewing. How to pick out the best flowers and vegetables and in mgnual training, how to make and | exhibit tyays, bird houses, lawn orna- ments and many other useful things. Miss Mary Carmichael spoke an the Ke work of girls clubs and: junior farmers orgdnizations. In 19562. there were 15,901 members in 4-H Clubs. She suid if "Education is a preparation for complete living" then home "making c¢hibs make a contribution to that ed the banquet hall at 6,80 p.m. for the usual sumptlous was held in -the King Edward Hotel | ¢ Real ard fine ntertainment, Mr.. BA, Lashley introduced thoge at the head table, the guest speaker being Rev. Dr. W, J, Johnston; Eg- lington United Church, Toronto, who spoke on "Making Dead Bones Live." The particular bones are; the funny bone, used enough causing people to be sad, sober and grouchy. The wish bone fs put to too much wishful thinking and not enough actual doing. bone is also used too often to no good | when so many good and kind words could be spoken. means least is the back-bone which must be made use of to realize suc- cess, which quite frequently is not The jaw Last but .by ne Interspersed in his address were the odd little Irish yarn which caused roars of laughter, The entertainment was put on by the Garden Bros. and was very enter- taining. Friday morning found a large group of ladies ready and eager for the morning session which included greet- ings from -Miss Anna Lewis of the Women's Institute branch of Toronto, and Mrs. Elsa Jenkins, the newly ap- pointed lady director of the Canadian National Exhibition. Mrs. Norma Robertson, * Aldershot, talked on Rug Hooking and demon- strated her art. Some very beauti- ful rugs were shown and the. kinds of materials used and patterns' were xplained. - Helpful suggestions were given the ladies in regards. prize list revision. [A A question box which had been placed at the door was discovered in the garbage (put there by the janitor aim, as home making clubs are set |N0 doubt) contained numerous quest- up for the benefit of "the rural girls, dons which were answered and we hope so -ulso are 'calf, potato .and swine | helped straighten out many problems. clubs set up for the benefit of the | hoys. Following the election of officers The training that junior far- | We all adjourned to the main conven- mers receive help. them in senior or- | tion on the 17th floor where moving ganizations later on. films taken at various fall fairs were shown. Narrators for this were Joel Mr. John Clark showed films on the | Aldred and "Tory" Gregg. proper arrangement -of flowers for exhibition. Upwards of some 800 people crowd- President Fred Christie, Mrs. Law- son Honey and Mrs. Ben Smith at- tended as our delegates. --- ---- e @ Seagrave school Friday evening with Mr. C. Short and Mr. B. Wanamaker in charge. The prize ners for. the euchre, Ladies high--Mrs. A. Short, Ladies low+Mrs. M. Bruce; high--Mr. W.' Pearson, Men's low-- Mr. W. Clarke: For Crokinole, Ladies high~--Marlene Stone, low--J. Rose; Men--Gary Sweetman, low--Miss Al- sop; Children -- Douglas McMillan; Gordon McMillan. ~The next party will be March 13 with Mr. R. Rey- nolds and Mr. J. Tobin in charge. At this party the lucky draw. will be made for the clock-radio in aid of the hockey team. ; Mrs. F. Grose retarned from West- ern Hospital, Toronto on Tuesday ev- ening, but is still confined to bed with a cold. We hope she will soon he around again. Mr. Magnus Tait returned from Port Perry Hospital on Monday some- whiat improved. Miss M. Willows at the parsonage is spending some time at her home near Ottawa. or Mr. and Mrs. G. Fishley and Jimmy visited with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fishley in Brooklin on Saturday ev- ening to enjoy his new Television, Mr. and Mrs. J. Snooks were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. Fishley on Tuesday evening. A number from this community took in Mr. Ww. MacTaggart's Sale on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. G. Fishley attended the funeral of the late Mrs Pearce of Scugog, in Port Perry on'Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. F. Mitchell of Galt spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, G. Wanamaker. Mr. H Mitchell who has spent- some time in Toronto and Galt returned home with them. A Sunday evening Fireside was held at home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Rey. was led by Miss Coultes and a bible contest conducted by Mrs. Clements. At-the close a social hour was enjoyed when Mrs. Reynolds served refresh- ments. ; Mr. and Mrs. A. Bruce visited in Toronto for week-end. Mr. and Mrs. E. Butt and family in Lindsay on Saturday with friends. - Mr, and Mrs. O. Boe, and Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Reynolds in Toronto on Tuesday. Mrs. Billingham Liskin the week- end in Toronto. Mr. 'and Mrs, Hh Baylis of Green- > A community party was held at the Men's. "ronto, nolds. A sing-song of familiar hymns' bank were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E. Clements. Mr. and Mrs. 8. J. MacFarlane were visitors in Oshawa on Sunday after- noon, Miss Marion Forster spent Sunday at her home here, TEE Mr. and Mrs, 8. J. MacFarlane were Toronto visitors Tuesday afternoon, Mr, Jas, Ewen is. spending a few. days in Port Perry Hospital. -We trust he will soon be home again. Miss Bessie McPhadden, - sister of Mr. Donald 'McPhadden passed away at her-home at Sonya on Friday; the result of a stroke. Ro Mr. and Mrs. H. Michell of Mark- ham visited with Mr. and Mys. J. For- ater on Friday. . Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs J. Foister 'were Messrs. Gordon and Merlin Cober, Mr. and Mrs, Taylor and Bonnie all of Peter- borough. . JA nuniher of our young people joined with the Greenbank Y. P, U. on Sunday évening when the Presi- deiit of 'Young People's of Lindsay Presbytery was the guest speaker, All report a very pleasant evening. Pine Grove Mr. and Mrs. Jack Simpson and family, visited Mr. and Mrs, Randell of Utica on Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Simpson spent Wednesday in Oshawa. The W. A. will be held at the home of Mrs. Talbot Evans on 'Wednesday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Catherwood moved to their new home this week; Rev. Eyre will be the guest speak- er for next Sunday. Mr, and Mrs, Orville Gourlie, of To- spent the week-end -with Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Gourlie. : The Ladies gathered -at the home of Mrs. Bruce Syers for the purpose of a quilting, on Tuesday last, Mr. and Mrs, Bruce Syers had com- pany from Toronto on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, A. Handel. and Mrs, Earl Ballard took in the fashion Fan- tasy at Port Perry on Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ballard visit- ed Mr, and Mrs. Earl Ballard on Wed- nesday. ; Mi. and Mrs, Charlie Geer, Mr: and and Mrs, Bruce Bailey and Allin, Mr, and Mrs. Geo, Skerratt, Mr, and Mrs, Chet Geer, My, and Mrs; E, Ballard, spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crosier. ' dodge, - SF , + Junction of 12-47 Highways 'more power! i] « i 2 + 67%) i . COOPER ! PAINTER, Inbridge UX-SPRING MOTORS LIMITED ASSOCIATE DEALERS Blackstock re Mf Blackstock W. I. held its February i... Fr sh All Ye ar Bo ml meeting at the home of Mrs. W, ummer ye! e oun il Archer. Two minutes of silence was +2 observed in memory of a departed Y k. fF d Fe ds CHEER Ere BE member, Mrs. Chas. Smith. The roll or I oste 00 Ss ; A was answered with: "A farm product | ps 3 and one of its uses." Mrs, Murray FANCY - QUALITY FRO 2 AR hea + 'Byers reportéd for the Auxiliary of & > ' =] Memorial Hospital, Port Perry. She . FI H La MEATS L248 tg said money is needed more then any 2 : C STO] NG i 4 other thing at the present. 'A motion a cu M SLAUGHTER Vl was passed to donate $60 towards the {f by Flood Relief in Europe. . "The Penny pis, | Jib A Ww K E R B R 0 Round-up was left in charge of the health convener, Mrs, M. Byers. "THE FAMILY BUTCHER" Nine 'members expressed their de- 'sire to attend the A.C.W.W. to be held [§ PORT. PERRY ie in Maple Leaf Gardens in August, [§ = SERA EN Others wishing to go may have their map-- names added: to the March meeting to be held at-the-home Jf Mrs. Dalton Dorrell. It was decided to hold the Ss I RE AN nn bazaar on March 18th in the Recrea- [#8 § tion Centre, and arrangements were jo 2 made for same. Mrs. Fred Trewin [3s ' 1 [ Sp She $s was in charge 'of the programme and Be onir d niari io pr ing ow 8 gave a fine péiper on "Mother Earth" 194 o hie 2 i planting hens 8 Drill Hall, Exhibition Grounds gE, Se gave a humorous reading: "The First i PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO i 2 Baby and Second Baby" and Mrs. G. pe " Wolfe gave a reading by Edna Jaques, | §$ March 17, 18; 19, 20, 1953 5 . "The Born Farmer." Mrs. Milton |& IY Fisher conducted a "Farm Quiz" and |}. ih : = + also "True and False", Mrs. Trewin # Official Opening --Wednesday, March 18 . i thanked the hostess-also her group Hon. 1%, 8. Thowas, Ontario Minister of Agriculture - after which they. served the lunch, b2S The meeting closed with "God Save |§ * + : : i 4 a A ; the Queén." © GOOD - SOILS AND SEED" MAKE ; ot, LL -- GOOD GRASS AND FEED . Sage od 8 Manchester * Lectures and Panel Discussions on : # - $d { = . Mr. and Mrs. Don Carnegie left by The Business of Farming ® | ain motor on Monday morning for a va-| 2 ; te cation in Florida. : Land-Use . . . . : ii 5 A number from this district attend- Seed Quality Pays Dividends : i ed the Progressive Conservative Con-| Bi > 3 : : . * vention at Whitby last Friday even- 4 * Latest Agricultural Films i ing. 2s " Talis 2 Miss C. Cowan of 'Toronto, was with 3 ' : : Sy her sister, Mrs, A. Roach and Jamily 2 % Seed Judging Competition i for the week-end, 8 * Sal 3 sg : $ . Mr .and~Mrs, Stanley Wilson' and [8 | Sale of Registered Seed {ii Us family of Woodbridge, were guests |g x Sc 'Dance Competitio : » $ of Mr. and Mrs, Howard Dobson and # ~Dquare Dance Co petition and Variety Program. = family on Sunday. * Large Displays--Commercial, latest Machinery : : The Woman's Association will meet ge D ¥ J A 2 St Mae nery and i on Thursday afternoon at the home |: and 'Departmental Exhibits $a of Mrs. W. W. Holtby with Mrs. Wil- ' ; : ; : 3 aan of Bethesda as the guest Contact 'your County Agricultural Representative for daily program, i = 5 3 « Mrs. Gladys Archer spent' last # Friday with her daughter Mrs. Bry- SIS Seite tates SEAR Lad : den and family in Brampton. R - ¢ ¥ 3 -- : ': = : Lon 3 > > -~ - »_ s Qo Junction of: 12-47 Highways bs - 7 . BATH ONTARID MOTORS, Leaskdale 5 . ; et mimetic BI Po A ------ Haw ay @?