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hoÂ¥ was born and brought up on a farm in Carleton County, where he remained until he was 2i years old. On an "honâ€" estâ€"toâ€"goodness" farm, Mr. Dewan had every opportunity to get a thorough grounding in farm life and all its proâ€" blems, After atterding High School, he went on to university to attain his B.A. degree. He taught school for a year and went on to the Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph, where he graduated in 1923. Joining and at our other stations and farms. Much has been learned about agriculâ€" ture through these sources, both in reâ€" search and in practical experiment. and I feel that it must be made availâ€" able to the entire farming interests ge the province just as soon as defini "Practical application of my considâ€" ered opinion of the value of improved farm aids to agriculture will be given in the encouragement of progressive work in education and economic prinâ€" ciples. I am stdongly in favour of the short courses for young farmers and will advocate â€"further â€" extension throughout the province of additional ecuirses along such lines, and for club work and projects for boys and girls. Parents have given much encourageâ€" ment and support to their children in the promotion of this work, and I feel that when facilities are provided, we shall find an everâ€"increasing interest throughout the province in the study of agricultural problems. Field Men Key Men ‘"The agricultural representative in the varicus counties throughout the province is the key man in spreading the findings and results of research and study in the department, in the Onâ€" tario Agricultural College at Guelph, | 4 the importance of a broader outlook as it affects their own business," Mr. Dewan continued, "and it is my belief that the Department of Agriculture can contribute greatly in assisting the farâ€" mer with the many problems that conâ€" front him in his complex tklusiness. Not only must we grow the best crops and raise the best livestock within our power. but we must be in a position to market them to the best advantage, and be able to look far ahead with a view to producing the right farm proâ€" ducts at the right time. Economics in Farming j "In other words, we must be students of economics, or, make full use of the common sense that we have. Applicaâ€" tion of economics is definitely needed: in farming and the department will see to it that more attention is paid to the broader application of this principle. s Of Irishâ€" Toronto, Nov. 2.â€"*"Farming is ‘big business.‘ in fact a bigger business than any of the other basic industriess in Canada today," said Hon. P. M. Dewan, newly appointed Minister of Agriculâ€" ture for Ontario, in an interview a: Toronto. early this week. In a special interview for the weekly and semiâ€"weekly press of Ontario, Mr. Dewan took time off from the many important duties and addrésses which are filling his busy days to give an exâ€" Views of New Minister of Agricultural Given Hon. P. M. Dewan Gives Interview on Policy of Ontario Department of Agriculture. Will Welcome Visits and Letters from Farmers Regarding Their Problems. New Deputy Minister. Hon. P. M. Dewan (left), recéxitly-appointed. Minlster of Agriculturse for Ontarfo, and the new deputy minister, W. R.: Reek. clearâ€"cut findings have been deâ€" AGRICULTURE‘S WELLâ€"MATCHED TEAM Lynch Electrical Appliance Co. â€" 39 THMHIRD AVE. TLMMINS PHONE 1870 and The Porcupme Hardware, South Porcupine W ashers at *79*° at Part for Part under any comparison, built to the finest precision ever attempted in Canhada. Follow the Majority . . . Buy Westinghouse Outstanding Quality. Sales have increased in ’l'finmlns 1400% in one year, a sales increase never duplicated. "Better Because Westinghouse Builds Them" WE TAKE OLD WASHERS AS THE DOWN PAYMENT on Our Budget Plan at $4.50 per month CUSHIONED ACTION served in today‘s highly competitive business world by a thorough study and solid base of agricuitural knowledge, practically applied. "A wellâ€"matched team" is the popuar title that has alâ€" new deputy minister of agrlculturz. Both Mr. Reek and Mr. Dewan have found in their discussions approaching the presentâ€"day problems of agriculâ€" ture, that they are in agreement in all basic questions. Approaching the quesâ€" tions from different angles they have arrived at a common point in their Departmental Popularity Well known to all branches of the Lepartment of Agriculture through his lifeâ€"long association with agriculilural interests, Mr. Dewan‘s appointment is distinctly withn the service not only at Queen‘s Park but in the various agricultural â€" institutions â€" wherever work is being done in the interests of the agricultural community. Able Assistant In touch with the best and most proâ€" gressive minds in agriculture, Mr Dewan has selecteéd W. R. Reek as the In the short time since he has taken kp his official duties, Mr. Dewan has shown this was no empty promise, beâ€" cause, in addition to receiving many vistors at Queen‘s Park, he has already gone out to meet the people of Ontario. He has been a featured speaker at meetings in Fergus, Ottawa. St. Thomas, Kemptville and Toronto, as well as addressing several meetings in his own constftuency. the farmers, he has been able, by reaâ€" on of his position as part banker and part agricultural consultant to keep in constant touch with all branches of farming through his business contacts. Open Door Policy "As long as I am minister of agriculâ€" ture, the door to my office will always be open," Mr. Dewan affirmed in his public address after his appointment to the cabinet, speaking at the banguet of the International Plowing Match in Fergus. ‘"Your problems will be my problems. Ofily by the interchange ‘of ideas and your coâ€"operation can the department be successful, and it is for this reason I say there will always be an opportunity for you to discuss quesâ€" tions affecting the welfare of farmers with officials of the Department of Later he came to Woodstock, where he has efficiently managed the Oxford Farmers‘ Coâ€"operative Prodluce Comâ€" pany since that time. Taking a keen interest in the agricultural problems of School, he specialized in the teaching of poultry, animal husbandry â€" and economics. "The oldâ€"time â€"popular idea of the farmer as a lowly ‘tiller of the soil‘ is disappearing," he said, "and the farmer is now recognized as a business man and a definite factor in the economic structure. clusive interview for the agriculturists of the province who are particularly inâ€" terested in the portfolio of Agricultur2, since its holder is so closely linked with the welfare and interests of the farmer. "All farmers are coming to realize mm PmE Ee t PE Ewing, or South Porcupme. and the late Mr. Raymond Myers, on Thursday a{â€" ternoon at 2 o‘clock in Parkdale Unlted Church (Ottawa), the Rev. Norman Coll officiating. The bride was given in‘ marriage by her father and attended \by Miss Della St. Paul, as bridesmaid.‘ Iers’ Coâ€"operative society. Under Mr. Roy Clifton, who is an indefatiguable leader and capable organizer, some fifty people had a very nice time. Whist was played in the early part of the evening 'and community singing and folk dancâ€" ingâ€"hilarious and entertainingâ€"â€"int.ro- ducing some totally new numbers from different countries, was most thoroughâ€" :ly enjoyed. Each Monday these evenings are to be kept up and will be quite free. Lunch was served and the following whist prizes awarded:â€"ist, ladies, Mrs. A. Clay; first, gentlemen‘s, Mrs. W. Steeves, playing as man; ladies‘ conâ€" solation, Mrs. Oxby; gentlemen‘s, Mr. J. Koivisto (manager of the Consumers Coâ€"op. Store). ; From The ou.awa Journal of Saturâ€" dnu'ghfierofur'.} B. St. Paul, ofKoz- nabocna, wasunitedmmarnagetowl Kenneth Myers, son of Mrs. Arthur A new verture which seems likely to develop into something well worth while was started on Monday evening in the Masonic hall under the auspices of the Educational branch 6f the Consumâ€" Father Joachim, of the Francistan order of priests, gave an interesting lecture with moving and talking picâ€" tures on Sunday night in the Roman Catholic Church. His subject was the missionary work of the order in Japan and featured the twentyâ€"six martyrs of the order, and their life and work in Japan. Mr. J. Merill left on Tuesday for Haileybury. Mr. Omer Arsenault has left for Moncton, New Brunswick, upon hearing of the news of his brother‘s serious il!â€" Mrs. Cuthbertson and daughter, Rita, have returned from Detroit and Ottawa. Mr. Bruce Roy, of the Dome Mines, was called suddenly to Montreal toâ€" day (Wednesday) to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. J. C. Roy, in that city. Mrs. J. C. Roy is the mother of the late Mr. Ernie Roy; of South Porâ€" cupine, and resided in Timmins for a time some eight years ago. Mr. Earl Croteau, of Quebec, is visitâ€" ing his brothers and sister in Lakeview. Mr. Nick Bodlovic is ill in Tisdale hospital. Mrs. Ed. Richardson, ‘of the Dome, is spendirg a week or two at the parenâ€" tal home near Cornwall. Mr. Al Lyman was called to Cornwall on Tuesday, as his elderly father had undergone a serious operation. Mrs. A. Carlson, of the Dome, is visitâ€" ing her daughter, Genevieve, in Torâ€" onto. Miss Isabel Kears, of Toronto, is a guest of Miss A. Carlson this week. their daughter and sister, Mrs. W.; W.| +It might be better to let toâ€"day pass, Wilsor, for some weeks. too. It doesn‘t promise to smell so good Miss Bgiley, of Kincardine, is visiting itself. There is an advance odour of at the home of Mrs. W. Adamson for a mortality about it, a whiff of decaying day or two this week. [ resolution, a stench of dead honour and . Mrs. Massecar and little daughter, of dying decency, an acrid smell of dust Sundbridge, are in town for the Ard ashes, a blended scent of sepulchre at the home of Mrs.. Masecar‘s.parents,_ .and whitewash, Toâ€"day the,. Nineâ€"Power Mr. and Mrs. Foster; who are moving Con{ferente meets «at Brusselsâ€"eight to the house of Mr. Ed. Harrison on WEéak. Connaught Hill this week. | _ _Sixteen years less two weeks ago toâ€" Mr. R. H. Ferguson and daught°r Miss Clara Ferguson, left on 'I'uesday for their home in Calgary after visitmo their daughter and sister, Mrs. W.; W. Wilsor, for some weeks. The grandest party on Saturday night | was one which Mrs. R. Stark (Brown| Owl) arranged for her pack of Brown-] les. Twentyâ€"four little girls, in costume, attended and were entertained royally at a real oldâ€"fashioned Hallow-j party. They bobbed for apples and , played games and had a wonderful| lunchâ€"all Hallowe‘en ideasâ€"and a perâ€" | fectly lovely time. Several parties were given. The Bufâ€" faloâ€"Ankerite Mine had a swell masâ€" qrerade and dance in the sthool at the mine property well attended by emâ€"| plcyees. A number of young people. disappointed at no regular Firemen‘s Dance, arranged cone among themselves at the Masonic hall. Over thirty couples in costume had a Wonderful time, the orchestra being a "scratch" one of four different piano players (taking turns), three saxaphones and two guitars. So pleasant an evening was enjoyed that is an idea flcating around that! impromptu affairs may be monthâ€" ly events. Mr. L. Fontaine, of North Bay, is in Hallowe‘en (Saturday night) was ob-’ served here with due regard for tra-' dition. No very mischievous pranks were ' playedâ€"one or two wagons were tipped over and a, few garbage cans, and a few windows soapedâ€"but the youngsters had a grand time in spite of unpleasant weather. The storekeepers were exâ€" tremely generous in "shelling out" and | we know of several householders who‘! gave out over a hundred bags of goodies; to the blackened and grotesque bands of marauders. | [Happy Hallowe‘en Parties Held at South Porcupine weeks, was taken to St. Mary‘s hospital ‘on Tuesday for serious operation, her condition toâ€"day being satisfactory. The Ladies‘ Guild of .the United Church met on Tuesday in the Church with a good attendance. The next meetâ€" .ng is scheduled for next Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. F. H. Hali it the Dome. Mrs. Mudge is suffermg from an atâ€" tack of pleurisy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Varker. Scuth Porcupine, Nov. 3.â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Mrs. Rudkin, who has seen visiting Mrs. Blair at Dome Exâ€" sension from Red Lake for the past few Improm ipromptu Dance in South End Masonic Hall Proved Most Enjoable. Brownies Delighted With Hallowe‘en Event Given by Brown Owl. Other News From South Porcuâ€" pine and Dome s THE PORCUPINE ADV tacle of the strongest; hnippiest and most fortunate of the world‘s free peoâ€" ples dodging their responsibility and denying their word is strictly limited. The limit was passed some time beâ€" fore any delegates reached Brussels. Admitted that there are grave danâ€" gers in action at such a time as this; there are likewise grave dangers in inâ€" action. If any apostle of the great deâ€" mocracies‘ current policy of alternating bluff and scuttle can show that it has made the world safer for democracy, or __ _ Since Delegate Davis is shy and Deleâ€" gate Eden backward, maybe Portugal will take the lead, undertake to fulfil its treaty obligations, uphold the sancâ€" tity of its pledged word and shore the sagging foundations of peacte and civiliâ€" zation. If Portugal won‘t, it looks as though the Nineâ€"minusâ€"oneâ€"Powers might as well call toâ€"day a day in Brussels and fold up their conference. The amount of pieasure lovers of freeâ€" dom and peace can get fromthe specâ€" In London is no more Prime Minisâ€" terial talk of the obligation upon all free peopnles to reâ€"establish civilization upon the sanctity of treaties. Only the ringing tones of Mr. Anthony Eden proâ€" claiming that England expects® the United States to do its duty. ! _ Those were the words: "The indeâ€" ‘pendence and territorial integrity of China." All the delegates of the nine Pacific powers signed the treaty: the |United States and Japan, the British Commonwealth ard China, France and ‘Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium, andâ€"what was the ninth? Oh, yes, [ Portugal. Portugal signed, too. __For, uniess all the signs of shame that have not failed in sixteen years, less two weeks, prove false, the Nineâ€" Power. Conference will meet in Brussels toâ€"day to pass the buck once more. Alâ€" ready the passirg has begun. In Washâ€" ington is no more presidential talk of quarantining aggressor mations. Only the still small voice of Mr. Secretary Hull .murmurs faintly of the "outraged conscience of mankind"â€"too faintly to be heard in Brussels. In Brussels Washâ€" irgton‘s representative doesn‘t say a word .about mankind‘s outraged conâ€"â€" science. United States Delegate Norman H. Davis comforis the press and the world â€"and Japan with the assura-ncei that he is at the conference only to cbserve trends, not to initiate them. l The Nineâ€"Power Conference meets in Brussels toâ€"day, and there is little promise of laughter, and less of honesty. and least of all of hope for the world in the meeting. . rAccording to the reports, Portugal‘s signature was considered quite a good jJoke back in 1922. Yet it doesn‘t seem more humorous than the others do toâ€" day. Odd the way time can spoil a good joke, and better things. Sixteen years less two weeks ago toâ€" day the Nineâ€"Power Conference met in Washington. That, you remember, was the first Nineâ€"Power Conference; the brave ccnference where a treaty was drawn guaranteeing the independence and territorial integrity of China. Juditi? Rovinson, one of the clever columnists for The Globe and Mail, last night in that paper dealt with the Nineâ€"Power Conference opening yesâ€" terday in Brussels. The column said:â€" Irresolution, Past and Present Toâ€"day the Nineâ€"Power Conference meets in Brusseis. A beautiful city. Brussels; much more beautiful than it smells, But let that Amecng those from outâ€"ofâ€"town atâ€" tending the funeral of Fern _ Helmer were: Mrs. Campbell of Cobalt, Mr. and Mrs. McLennan of Torsnto, and Mrs. Robert Bennett, of Shawville. Irresolution, Past, And in the Present Nineâ€"Power Conference Reâ€" duced to Its Common Facâ€" tor Mrs. Allie Bennett left on Tuesday for Bearchburg to attend the funeral of her father, Mr. Alexander Watt, of that town, who died very suddenly on Monday. . The young couple have received some wonderful gifts and a reception is planned for them on Saturday at the home of the bridegroom‘s mother when they return to South Porcupine. Among the guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Willis Myers, of Ottawa, uncle and aunt of the bridegroom. while the best man was Mr. Arthur Mulligan (husband of the former Miss Frances St. Paul). The bride looked charming in a spruce green velvet dress with small matching hat and shoulder length veil. She wore a shoulder bouâ€" of roses. The bridesmaid wore a smart tailored dress of red crepe with matching hat. The mother of the bride chose a black tailored suit and black felt hat with a shoulder bouquet of roses, Mrs. Arthur Mulligan was gowned in black velvet with matching hat and a corsage bouquet of roses. After a reâ€" ception held at the Chateau Laurier Mr. and Mrs. Myers left on their wedâ€" ding trip, and later take up residence in South Porcupine." | Timmins; Mary, Mrs. Perry, of British Columbia; Gladys, Mrs. Schmelyle, of South Porcupine. The funeral of Mrs. Anna Hansen, widow of the late Ross Hansen, of South Porcupine, was held on Tuesday afterâ€" noon from the home of her daughter, Mts. A. Schmelyle, to the Unitedâ€"church, where Dr. Fraser conducted the service. Mrs, Hensen was 63 years of age and came to South Porcupine from Gravenâ€" hurst fifteen years ago with her husâ€" band and family. She leaves one son, Edgar, and four daughters to mourn the passing of a devoted and dearly loved mother:; Emily, Mrs. Presaci, of South Porcupine, Nov. 3rd. (Special to The Advance.) Mr. Cook is a member of the Cobalt pubiic school staff. The blaze originated from the furnâ€" ace,. Firemen, summoned from a neighâ€" bour‘s house by telephone, had the fire under control in a comparatively short time, but considerable damage had been done to the vlace and its contents. Mr. and: Mrs. Cook had closed the bedroom door and the register there was also shut, and it was not until smoke seeped into the apartment they were aware of their peril. Funeral on Tuesday at South Porcupine Mrs. Anna Hansen Laid to Rest. Many Floral Triâ€" butes. Smoke penetrating their bedroom roused the couple, who discovered that flames, apparently burning for some time, had worked their way into the main floor through a register in the. hall. They had little time in which to. leave the house and were able to save only a few things at the time, but M.. Cook managed to get through the smoke into the cellar and rescue a pup they had obtained only the day before, while later on it was found that $25 in bills left beside a letter on the table had not been seriously affected by the fire. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Cook to make a hurried escape in light clothing from the burning building, whose interior and much of its contents were badly damaged by heat, smoke and water. The frame dwelling is owned by Mrs. John Allan, now living in Toronto, and she also owned most of the furniture. She carried insurance on her property, it was stated here, but the Cooks had no insurance on their belongings. Coba‘lt, Nov. 4. (Special to The Adâ€" vance.)â€"Gifts presented to them on their wedding last July were among the losses they sustained when fire, breakâ€" ing out in the Galena street home about two o‘clock yesterday morning, forced Wedding Presents Lost in Cobalt Fire Mr. and Mrs. Horace Cook of Cobalt, Have Narrow Escape from Fire in Their Home. â€" The answer, it is said, can be arâ€" rived at by working out the comparative commercial values of seal pelts and Chinese pelts. This reporter never havâ€" ing been any good at . commercial arithmetic, can‘t work it out at all. The question is: What if Japan had started to exterminate the seals in the Pacific instead of the Chinese in China ; how long before there would have been joint ultimatum from the United States and Great Britain backed by a joint naval demonstration? For Brussels, though a beautiful city, has smells enough of its own. A problem in international arithmeâ€" tic has been submitted for solution in Failing such evidence, there is noâ€" thing for it but to pray that the nineâ€" wer remains now at Brussels may t itself burled as swiftly and messâ€" 10000000000 95 05 90 35 3005 adapanan 5 ap ap us 45 05 05 05 05 0505 15 0 95 t 15 15 05 15 105 05 u5 45 05 45 05 15 05 0; 7 After <three hours‘ discussion, the executive of the Dufferinâ€"Simcoe Li>â€" Association meeting at Alliston on Tuesday decided not to place a canâ€" didate in the field against Hon. Earl Rowe, Conservative Leader, who was nominated by his party several weeks ago. Unless a thirdâ€"party candidate enters the scene before nomination day, Nov. 9, Mr. Rowe will receive an acclaâ€" mation for the Federal seat he vacated to enter the Ontario campaign. There was a strong sentiment in favour of opposing the Conservative Leader. but it was explained that the Conservatives did not oppose the elecâ€" tion of the Liberal candidate in Fronâ€" tenacâ€"Addington, and therefore the understanding was that a Liberal would not be nominated against Mr. Rowe. It was felt by a number of the deleâ€" gates that the Liberals had an exâ€" No Liberal to Oppose Hon. Earl Rowe for Seat There are few Canadians o+ iovers of art and beauty who will not be keenly interested in the notable art work of Homer Watson. The story of his life has almost equal interest. Born at Doon, Ontario, 81 years ago, he becama famous overnight when his "Pioneer Mill" was accepted at the inaugural «exhibition of the Royal Canadian Acaâ€" demy in 1880. This painting was purâ€" chased by the Margluis of Lorne, then Governorâ€"General of Canada, and preâ€" sented to Queen Victoria. It still holds a place of honour on the walls of Windsor Castle, along with a subâ€" sequent picture, "The Last of the Drouth." During the next few years Mr. Watson spent a considerable part of his time in England. In 1886 he won the bronze medal at the British and . in . London, England, this honour being followed by many others. When the Canadian Art Club was formed in 1907 Mr. Watâ€" son was elected president. In 1918 he became president of the Royal Cana-] of paintings by a famous Canadian artist as those now on public view at the Masonic hall here. This memorial exhibition of original paintings by the late Homer Watson, R.CA., LL.D., opened at the Masonic hall on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. and will continue to ‘be open to the public from 2 to 10 p.m. each day this week including Satâ€" urday. There is no charge made for admission and the public is cordiolly invited to attend and see this notable collections of over 70 original paintings by a famous Canadian artist. It is not often that Timmins has the opportunity to see such an exhibition Memorial Display of Art of Canadian Painter Exhibition This Week at Masonic Hall Under Charge of Ross Hamilton, Art Critic, and Close Friend of the Late Homer Watson, Paintings of Master of Doon have Great Appeal. ’ In charge of J. M. Waterman, B.S. A.; R.O. offers you 1. The skilled services of a Graduate of the Univerâ€" 15 Pine St. N. sity of Toronto, and the College of Optometry. _ i Uirto-date eyesight examining equipment. . High quality merchandise in glasses sunplied. . The satisfaction that comes from correctly fitted glasses to fill your needs. REMUS OPTICAL DEPT. REMUS OPTICAL DEPT Evenings by Appointment Angus McCallum was the choice of the Liberals, and the Conservatives did not oppose him, the candidate receivâ€" ing an acclamation. The Liberals reâ€" paid their opponents in similar fashion by refraining from calling a convention Tuesday. Hon. Colin Campjell, Minister of Public Works who represented Fronâ€" tenacâ€"Addington in the House of Comâ€" mons, resigned his seat to run Provinâ€" clally. The Liberal convention was to have been held several weeks ago, But inâ€" structions were received from Dominion Liberal headquarters in Ottawa to postâ€" pone the meeting pending a decision on the part of Mr. Rowe as to whether he intended to enter the Frovincial field or attempt to obtain rgeâ€"election to the Dominion House. The executive meetâ€" ing on Tuesday at Alliston was to deâ€" cide whether to call a convention. cellent chance of defeating Mr. Rowe, and that the oppor tumty should not be overlooked. lovethis Canada and its appealing scenes, to visit the memorial exhibition and see these paintings for themselves. Not to do so is.to miss a rare opporâ€" tunity. Unusual interest has bsen aroused wherever this artist‘s productions have _been shown. Over seventy canvases present a comprehensive group of sub>â€" jects. <~There is a decided warmth of colour greeting the eye and the harâ€" mony of tones in the autumn vistas, the water scenes, rugged and sweeping slopes, rich verdure in meadows, blushâ€" ing blooms in orchards, all make apâ€" peal to all who love simplicity, strength, truth and a wonderful sense of colour values. Homer Watson as man and painter ~particularly loved treesâ€"parâ€" ticularly the lofty trees, the broad trees of beauty that dominate a landâ€" scape. â€" % B Mr. Ross Hamiizon, who has char ge of the memorial exhibit, adds to the interest by his illuminating comments on the painter and his work. Mr. Hamilton spoke over the local radio this week on Homer Watson and his art. The Advance sincerely advises all wgq.lovafit and. beauty who . dian Academy. remaining in that place of honour funtil 19223. A few days beâ€" fore his death in May of last year he was honoured by the University of Western Ontario with the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. Paintings by Homer Watson are given places of honour in the National Gallery of Canâ€" ada, the Art Galleries of Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, and in many other important <public and private collections.