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, 1932 PAGE EIGHT 3 THE WHITBY DAILY TIMES Advertising, subscriptions and news will be received at the Whithy Branch Office at Gazette and Chronicle.--Telephone £3. After Business Hours Phone 3850. WHITBY EDITOR--JAMES H. ORMISTCN "NEWS OF BROOKLIN-- Mrs. Geo. Jones and Merle spent a few days last week at Lakeside Beach, with Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Jones. * - Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hogarth and children have been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Hunter. The annual outdoor service in connection with St. Pauls Anglican Church,' Columbus, will be held, weather permitting, on Sunday af- termoon next, Aug. 14, at 3.30 o- clock, standard time, in the church- yard. *- LJ] » Mr. and Mrs. F. Parkins and daughters spent Sunday at Pleas- ant Point. * * * Miss K. White, Miss D. Miller, Mr. John Miller and Mr. D. Rodd spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. T. Price at their summer home at Oak Lake. LJ » » Mr. and Mrs. G. Brown, of To- ronto, were with Mr. and Mrs. W. Croxall last week. Mr. Hugh Ross and..Mr. Ollie Kivell are on a motor trip to Wa- saga Beach and points north. LJ * . Mrs. Graham spent a few days last week with her sister at Bea- verton. LJ] LJ @ MacDuffs are agents for the Agfa all-weather Sim. » Mr. and Mrs. McCann, of De- troit, are with Mr. D. Rodd for a two weeks' holiday. » Ld . The Women's Missionary Society meets on Wednesday next ata 2.30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ratcliffe. Mrs. Spears has charge of the pro- gramme and Mrs. F. Robinson the devotional exercises. » \d Ask MacDuffs how to get pic- tures that satisfy or a new film free. . - Ll] Fruit jars, rubber rings, zinc rings, Certo and everything you need for preserving, priced reason- ably at MacDuff's. A Little Farm Well Tilled | A recent issue of the Canadian Countryman contained the follow- ing reference to "Grasmere," the farm of Mr. F. M. Chapman at Audley, under the caption of "A Little Farm Well Tilled" It is not a large farm even when measured by Ontario stand- ards. It would seem more like a kitchen garden when compared with an Alberta section and the latter's fifty-acre fields. To be ex- act there is only a little over 60 acres all told in the homestead herein dealt with, but another hun- dred provides a pasture run be- sides producing some rough fod- der. On the homestead proper, how- ever, every acre is subjected to in- tensive cultivation and seldom, if ever, have I seen outbuildings bet- ter arranged to serve the purpose in view. There are three princi- pal sources of farm revenue-- a really model orchard with Spys and McIntosh Reds forming the greater part of the planting; a small Jersey herd with an aver- age test of five per cent butter- fat, and Yorkshire hogs of the genuine bacon type and of an an- cestry going back for nearly 30 years on the same farm. And now meet the owner--Mr F. M. Chapman, the third genera- tion of the name on Grasmere Farm, which is located on the 4th concession of the Township of Pickering. Having met the owner, let us turn to the main line on this farm, the apple orchard. This orchard is not a large one, only six acres, but never have I seen one better cared for, more productive or with finer quality in production. The trees are about twenty years old, and, as already intimated, mainly Syps and McIntosh. There are, however, enough Snows, Green- ings, Talmans, etc, to give var- iety. I thought I had seen some good McIntosh before--in fact 1 was rather proud of some I had grown myself 25 years ago--but never have I found any to equal those grown at Grasmere, and this either for color, size or flavor. The system :oriowed here dif- fers somewhat from that advocat- ed years ago, i.€., clean: cultiva- tion to about the end of June and then a cover crop. In Mr. Chap- man's case cultivation occurs only once in two or three years. It must be remembered, however, that there is plenty of subsoil moisture on Grasmere and that moisture for the orchard is conserved by liberal mulching in autumn. Fur- thermore barnyard manure and artificial fertilizers are applied in liberal quantities. It is in the pruning and spraying, though, that intelligent care is made most manifest. The trees are kept head- ed down to about double-man height. 'Tree growth and sunlight are perfectly balanced and there were five sprayings last season, Result: Some 700 barrels of apples with not over one per cent blem- ished. p The principal market for the apples 1s found in Toronto. The owner of Grasmere has his own truck for delivery to private cus- tomers in the city, delivery being made mostly in bushei and half- bushel hampers. Huxters from Toronto also run out regularly for supplies for their local trade and shipments are made by Mr. Chap man himself direct to other cus- tomers in Northern Ontario, all the way from Dryden and Oxdrift in the Rainy River District to oints along the C. P. R. north of Superior and other points or. the T. & N.O. line. Nor is the marketing season a short one, which brings up the question of storage. A large fruit house has been built on the side of a slope with a southern expos- ure, This fruit house is of two storeys and both storeys can be driven into on the level. The up- per storey, used as an implement shed and storeroom for hampers, is driven into from the north. The lower storey, utilized for app!c storage and packing, is entered on the level from the south, and in this storage space apples can be kept in safety as long as needed. The same planning skill that has been shown in the construction of the fruit house is displayed in the basement stable. Here, too there is a southern exposure and the abundance of window space makes certain that the whole white washed interior is bathed in sun- light every day that the sun is not darkened by clouds. Near the well is a milk house with concrete base and tank, and an underground pipe carries the used water by gravitation to the hog pen at a lower level and some distance a- way. There is no waste either in material or labor. It is proposed in the near future to make still further use of the force of gravity. The Gatineau power lines which cross the farm were at first looked upon merely as a nuisance to be endured, but they now promise to be a blessing in disguise. When holes were being dug for one of the power line tow- ers, located to the north of the farm buildings, an underground spring was tapped. Holes nine feet in depth were made for the foundation of this tower, and the morning after the holes were made they were found to hold splendid spring water. . Now let us look at his majesty the bacon hog. Here he is to per- fection. There is abundance of length, but constitution and gen- eral form have not been sacrificed to mere length. There is plenty of ham and depth of side, and even the mature sows have. splendid backs. Never, even in the show ring, have I seen a better balance lin the bacon hog than may be seen any day on this farm. : The dairy herd is still in the rocess of making, but an excel- fent foundation has been laid and around the output of milk was $1,800 last year, While apples, milk and hogs, form Mr. Chapman's chief lines, there is a valuable side-line in ¥CED THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 TEA is delicious (Write Salada, Toronto, for excellent recipe) oultry as well. Here again the importance of sunlight as an aid in production has been fully recog- nized. As is the case with the winter quarters for cattle and hogs, there is a southern exposure with all parts of the poultry build- ing bathed in sunlight. There are some 200 hens on hand, and, even at the prices ruling for eggs last season, this side-line was found to be a profitable one. There are not too many irons in the fire at Grasmere, but suf- ficient diversity in production has been arranged to assure all-year occupation, and something coming in every month of the year. It has not been over-done but is sufficient. There is, as already stated, a truck for delivery of the apple output; a tractor for culti- vation, and a litter carrier that makes easy handling of natural fertilizer. Also, when that spring which the Gatineau power line un- covered is utilized, hand labor in- side and outside will be reduced to a minimum. Taken altogether, Grasmere is an exceedingly good illustration of "the little farm well tilled."-- W. L. 8. SOFTBALL CLUB FILES STATEMENT WITH THE COUNCIL. In compliance with the request from the Town Council, the Whit- by Rovers Softball team, through the secretary-treasurer, Helen Al- laway, have filed with the Town Clerk and Treasurer a statement showing in full detail the receipts and expenditures of the tag day held recently. With this state ment is filed a cheque, the bal- ance of the money left over after the payment of expenses, and this will be applied to tne Christmas Cheer Pi | Welfare Fund, The statement will come before the Town Council at its next regular meeting in September. What we .are looking for is a great statesman who will invent a lot of taxes that mobody but the other fellow will have to pay.-- Milwaukee Sentinel. It's fortunate also that the Ot- tawa Conference has lasted long enough to enable overseaq dele- gates to enjoy the thrills of corm- on-the-cob.-- Toronto Telegram. Practically our Complete Stock has been reduced to cost. P Stores' 5-10-15¢ to $1.00 EOPLE' Limited 21 Simcoe St. Soutb You can't afford . to miss these money Saving Bargains Friday 1 ii Largest owned chain of 5c to $1.00 Stores in Canada People's August Clearance Sale 4 -- Share in these Savings -- Saturday 13 25¢ Reg. 3 for Aluminum Reg. 25¢ Cotton P, ique Reg. 89c for Reg. 80c Palmolive Soap 6c Cake BROADCLOTH SLIPS 24c EE -- Men's Quality Hose Dreadnought TOILET Reg. TISSUE F 5c Ladies' ancy Bead Necklets eg. 25¢ 10c 5c Each Sauce Pans 17¢ Each Glass Rose Mixing Bowls Reg. 2 for 15¢ Neckties Reg. New and Different Designs, Thre Reg. 49c Just Received Ladies' Smart Fall Felts $1.49 Neckties In new wines, browns, blues, black and greens. 25¢ Reg. # TT -- * Sweetheart Reg, 15c¢ 1b. for 25-40-60 ELECTRIC BULBS SALTED PEANUTS 12¢ Ib. Watt Clear. and Frosted Reg. 20c¢ 15¢ Each TTI LINEN SILK MESH PANTIES Reg. 39c for Full-fashioned Silk Hose 5¢ Each Prin Aprons Reg. 25. 15¢ Each Ladies' 97¢ 1.98 for Ladies' 25¢ Ladies' Service and Chiffon Reg. 85¢ Firsts 69c Pair 4 Pairs $1.00 Equipment is well balanced, too. | | to stay at Beauport," { Roy. FLIRTATION NOT REAL SECRET OF QUEBEC'S FALL Archivist Discounts Story That Intrigue Led to Wolfe's Victory Quebe.--Wolfe's victory on the Plains of Abraham was not aided by the alleged flirtatio:s conduct of Madame de Vienne toward Colonel de Bougainville, one of Montcalm"s trusted of- ficers, Far from being an "ar- dent admirer" of Madame de Vienne, sald Dr. P. G, Roy, pro- vinciay archivist, in an interview here, Colonel de Bougainville was her cousin--and the woman's husband Sieur de Vienne, had often referred in his diary L) the loyalty of de Bougainviile. "The story makes good rcading as a romance but it is absolutely unture," said Dr. Roy. He was commenting on a story recent y published by Major T, J. Edwards in the Army, Navy and Air Force Gazette, London, in the course of which Major Edwards theorized that Madame de Vienne's fhita- tions might have changed Can- ada's destiny. Sieur de Vienne's . home was headquarters for the Marquis ce Vaudreuil, governor-general of New France, during those excit- ing days preceding the fail of Quebec. Through the woman's conduct, the article indicates, the way was paved for Wolfe's sur- prise climb to the Plains of Abra- ham. "It would be very interesting it. it were true, but it is not," sald Dr. Roy after reading the story carefully. "It is romance, probably based on Kirby's book 'Chien d'Or," which is also very full of historical ' inexactitudes. The story hy Major Edwards Is absolutely false, There i8 no! a word of truth in its reference to Madame de Vienne, whose hus band's diary we have in the archives, "The diary shows that Madam» de Vienne was not in' the City of Quebec on the dav of the Battie of the Plains, Sieur de Vienne wrote in his diary that he wpe glad that - Madame de Vienne with her five children had gone said Dr Dr. Roy added that some of Madame de Vienne's descendants still lived in the province of Que OBITUARY DEATH OF STEVEN COFFEY In from work only fifteen min- utes, Steven Coffey, of Buffalo, N. Y., a former well known native son of Whitby, and brother of Mrs. Ce- cil Greenfield, of Whitby, was tak- en suddenly ill on Friday morning last, and expired almost instantly. His sudden passing has caused keen sorrow and regret among the members of his family and to the people of Whitby who knew him so well. Deceased was the second young- est child of the late Mr, and Mrs. Steven Coffey; and was born and educated in Whitby. He had been in Buffalo for a number of years and followed the trade of a plumb- er. The funeral was held on Tues- day morning in Buffalo. Deceased is survived by his wife, six sisters: Mrs. Greenfield, Whit- by; Annie and Margaret, at home; Mrs. Cressell, of Buffalo; Mrs. Geo. Burrows, of Buffalo, and Mrs. Ed- ward Marron, of Aurora, and two brothers, Patrick and Jeremiah, of Saskatchewan. Mr. and Mrs. Greenfield, of Whit- by, attended the funeral, at which many friends of the deceased as- sembled to pay their last respects. TWO TROPHIES FOR TOURNAMENT Keen Competition Is Ex- pected Here on Aug. Secretary John Hay, of the Whitby Bowling Club, has issued invitations to many clubs in this district to participate in the an- nual Fall Tournament to be held on the local greens on Wednes- day of next week, August 17th. This is the big bowling event of the year in Whitby, and with fine greens and a new club-house the Club is in a better position than ever to stage it. Clubs are expect- ed from Oshawa, Port Perry, Ux- bridge, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Port Hope, Cobourg, several from Toronto, and other places. The two main prizes are the cup donated by the late Col. J. E, Farewell, K.C., of Whitby, and the late D. A. J. Swanson, Osha- wa barrister. Last year the Fare- Times Classified Ads. get results. well rophy was won by Good- man's rink of Oshawa, and it now reposes in the Motor City. The Swanson cup went to Cobourg be- ing taken there by Hircock's rink. In addition to the two cups, there will be a number of hand- some prizes. A large entry list is expected. PAINTING COURT HOUSE _ Contractor George Keil has well in hand the work of painting the exterior of the windows, doors and other woodwork at the Court House, for which he was given the contract by the County Property Committee. Already quite an im- provement is noticeable in the huge county building. TEACHER RESIGNS To fill a vacancy on the public schools staff caused by the resig- nation ofeMiss Wylie, who iwi in King Street School, the Board of Education advertised in the Whitby and. Oshawa newspapers, A meeting will be held shortly by the School Management Commit- tee to make a choice. : BERRY CROPS GOOD Local and district berry grow- ers. are harvesting large crops these days and transporting them to the markets. The harvesting is giving employment to not a few who are willing to work and earn some money, even if the sum is not large. START WORK ON STREETS Street gradihg, preparatory to the application of gravel, is now receiving the attention of the town engineer and streets committee. Men who are out of work and get- ting relief will be given employ- ment, and be paid relief vouchers at the rate of 3bc. an hour. ---- OSHAWA ---- | SPECIAL SALE OF DRUGS | | A wonderful opportunity to bechon 'old man i I prosperity" back again by buying your drug | merchandise at the lowest prices in years, on this special three day sale THURSDAY - FRIDAY - SATURDAY Bromo-Seltzer ......... 2c, 37¢c, 79¢ Carbona, spot cleaner .... 25c, 35¢, 65¢ Gin Pills ..... Yi rsa eees 300 Phillips Milk of Magnesia ........ 36¢c Castoria .......... vw. 28¢ Lavoris .............. 19¢, 37¢c, 69c Metholatum ............... 19¢, 39¢ Lysol, ................ 23c, 45c, 89¢c Kotex, new phantom ......... ... 29 Baby's Own Soap ..........4 for 29¢ Ipana Tooth Paste .............. 33¢ Mennen's Borated Talcum ....... 19¢ Ponds Creams ................. 3lc Kleenex Tissues ................ 2%¢ Danderine ............ 33c, 49¢c, 89c Mum Deodorant ............ 24c, 44c The Rexall Stores | JURY & LOVELL | ees 000s. 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