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The Eighth Annual Conference of the Prince Edward Island Agricul- tural Council is being held in Char- lulttetown on Monday, Tuesday. and Wednesday of this week. These meetings are of prime importance to the agricultural workers in this Province as it is the one time of year when all workers in the field of agriculture get together and hear a resume of what has been accomplished within the different departments and divisions during the preceding year.

The first day of the meetings is taken up with the presentation of Department and Division Reports. and this includes the Experimental Farm Service. Science S a r vi c e, Marketing Service. and the Prince Edward Island Department of Agri- culture.

The second day is given over to Committee Reports and Recom- mendations. These are discussed fully by the members of the Coun- cil. and the Recommendations are either approved or turned back to the Committee for further revision.

Wednesday morning is reserved for Committee Meetings if it is nec- essnry that Recommendations are to be changed. and in the after- noon the appointment of officers and other business is transected:

The social part of the gathering is not neglected as on Monday eve- ning the members and their wives or sweethearts enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner served by the ladies of the Central Royalty Women's in- slitute. and this was followed by an illustrated talk by Col. W. E. Juhnstone on his recent European trip. The remainder of the evening has spent in cards, crokinole. and dancing.

At the conclusion'of the Confer- ence the Recommendations from each Committee will be carefully scrutinized by the members of the Executive. and will be presented in the proper authorities for con- sideration.

STORING FERTILIZER

Practically any weather-p r o o.f building makes a sultable'fertills.er storage provided it is not exces- sively damp. Moisture is the main villain in the storage problem and can cause hardening or "setting- up" as well as damage to the bags. However. moisture as well as other storage hazards. can be suc- cessfully controlled by following the simple rules of safe fertiliser storage.

RULES FOR. SAFE S'I'0RAOE-

1. Moisture is the main problem. Store in dry. well ventilated build- ing. Keep windows and doors closed during damp weather. open when dry.

2. Never pile wet or bags with sound ones.

3. Bags must not rest on bare ground. concrete or metal. Pile on skids at least four inches of! floor.

4. Do not pile more than seven bags high.

5. Do not pile against walls of building.

0. Leave space between piles for circulation of air.

1 A few inches of straw on top of piles prevents moisture in air finm settling on bags.

WAYI TO AVOID IUINI

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Women and children takn first place as sufferers from burn a. statistics on home accidents have shown for years. But housewives could reduce this unfortunate rec- ord by taking simple safety mea- sures in their kitchens.

To protect young children. who often must be in the kitchen while their mothers work there. fence elf a play space away from the stove. Baby's high chair should stand at a safe d'stance also - far enough away so that its youn occupant can't reach hot utens on the stove top and ale? far elgoulgh away so that the char can p over against the stove. Keep matches in back of the range or an a shelf out of reach of children.

Hot fat that spatters er tips is often the cause of serious burns. Never lift a kettle of hot fat. It pays to wait until the fat cools to remove it. When placing anything lo cook in hot fat. do it with care- ! possible. with tongs.

When cooking be sure pan handles are turned away from the edge of the above so pans won't be knocked off accidentally. Use pans with flat bottom that stand steady on the stove and be sure handles arel secureiyvfasterried use they won't oosen or urn w en e hot pan is lifted. When removing the cover from a pan or kettle. raise the far side first so! the steam will come out away ram you. Have a place prepared to set a hot pan before taking it off the stove. .

, Pot holders deserve E0fl!lldel'.af.l0l; or safety. too. Have peny 0

thick holders within convenient reach of the stove. Use them dry to avoid I steam burn on t e hands. Round holders may be safer and more convenient, than the usual square shape because they fit the hand and have no corners to scorch on the stove or touch the name.

Tongs with a firm grasp are good to use in lifting jars. ears of corn. potatoes or anythlnl Ill.

rom hot water.

Any. fabrie or paper in the kit- chen should be kept far enough from the stove or any heating unit so that it can't ignite from contact -with a hot surface or a flame. This holds for window cur- tains. towels or clothes drya on racks or lines. and also for I" calendars on walls. .resipe pl; a fl)!!! mtiloetim; of cover

na . you ave a D! gas range. remember to open til! oven door before turning on the sac and lighting the oven-

Many burns. result lust from carelessness or forgetfulnclm 50 if uayl to r view even the familiar safety rules.

BOAIDIII IN FIJOCK

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-P. Ill. I. Department of Agriculture

As the season goes on watch for the birds loafing on the job. also. the persistently broody hens. It is Easy to pick out the birds not lay- g.

When the heavy winter and spring laying is over, the flock should be heavily led. All birds should be handled. Remove all birds that are very thin and those which have an abnormal accumula- tion of hard abdominal fat.

It.is advisable to renew the flock annually for most profitable gains.

POULTRY ENTEIIITIS

An inflammation of the intestines that is not attributable to any par- ticular germ. is frequently found in chickens and turkeys. It occurs in birds from three weeks of age until the time they are fully grown. Affected birds have,a haggard ap- pearance. loss of appetite and diarrhoea. Usually the only ab- normality found on a post-mortem examination is a severe inflam- m a tip it of the intestines. with sllmey contents. Among the sug- gested causes of this condition are chilling. heat proatration, sudden changes of feed. and faulty feed- ing methods. The death rate over I period of weeks is sometimes high. but the greater loss results from failure of some birds to re- cover completely and to make proper gains. Sound, rational poul- try husbandry, including an ade- quate diet and an ample supply of clean, fresh water appears to aid in preventing this condition. Sud- den changes of diet should be ovoided. and if the commercial ration is adequate. it should not be supplemented with other ma- terials containing protein -- such as milk. fish meal and meat scraps. No treatment should be giv- -en until it is definitely established

that the birds are not affected with some disease or parasitic in- festation. FEED FLAVORS IN MILK AND CREAM

Certain feeds. when fed to the

cows from one half to five hours before milking, cause a definite feed flavor in the milk. The flavor is usually more pronounced in the cream and butter than in the milk. Flavoring substances of feeds are carried by the blood to the udder and are then imparted to the milk.

The substances. may gain en- trance io the blood in several ways. One is by passage through the digestive tract to the blood. An- other is by inhalation. thus pass- ing though the lunar in the blond-

Tests show that the flavor of the milk was seriously affected when the following feeds were fed one hour before milking: corn. alfalfa. sweet clover. peas or vetches. tur- nips or turnip tops. potatoes and carrots. Practically no flavor was caused by green corn. green oats and peas.

when the feeds that cause a pro- nounced flsvor. are fed in not too large a quantity immediately af- ter milking. the milk at -the suc- ceeding milking not have a pro- nounced feed flavor.

Strange But True

Iy I”. I. MacArthur

Most fishes die almost as soon as they are taken out of the wat- er. But the smooth Blenny can live on dry land for twenty-four hours at least. Why? Because its gills are made in such a way that they remain damp for a long while after it has been taken from the water. Another interesting thing about the smooth blenny is its great variety in color. It may be partly een and partly yellow. partly 0 ve and partly black. But one can always tell this fish by the r of bright crimson which circles is eyes.

But the most amazing thing about this strange creature is that it can move one of its eyes with- out moving the other.

Nearly all fishes are sliPPOf3'. but the spotted gunnell is the most slippery of the finny trible be- cause its whole body is covered with a thick buttery fat which makes it hard to hold on to. It is sometimes called the butter-fish.

The spotted Gaby. a curious little creature. makes a rather unique nest in which to lay its eggs. The tiny nest usually is made in an empty cookie-shell. by scooping out the sand so as to form a mid-

et chamber. The walls of this t'liin shell are reinforced by a kind of slime. which sets and becomes as hard as cement. Its next move is to make .a tunnel into the cen- ter ol the chamber so that it can leave or enter at will.

This curious nest is wrought en- tirely by the male fish. and when the task has been completed. the female enters the strange abode and lays her eggs. During the per- iod of incubation - about nine days - the male stands on guard out- side the shell home to prevent prowlers from entering the place and eating the precious e gs. But once the baby goblea brea out of their cell the daddy fish Iwlml away leaving his youngsters to their fate.

However they are not as de- fenselele as they at first appear to be. They are arined with sharp little teeth and you must handle them carefully if you want to keep a whole skin.

IILI. DOING IINI

TORONTO (CPI -- Major Lloyd lull. who travelled down the Nia- gara river rapids in a barrel l.I3'l year”, was reported in satisfactory condition in hospital here Monday. He suffered a broken shoulder in a fail on an icy Niagara Falls street in December and was brought here for observation.

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TORONTO (GP) - Idtchael Walker. it, refused a On reward for returning a lost wallet Isoadsy be- cause. he said. "I'm a Cub." Later. hewever. he took the manly as a gift. Ilebeel found the wallet out- side a grocery store and returned it to Mrs Alfred Giebal less thin an hour after

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'C00af'd for perfect pictures. It0Y'8 TAXI Dial mo-cm GlGGEY'B PHARMACY will be the only Drug Store open this afternoon and evening. - ENGAGEMENT. -- Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crosler. Hamilton. announce the engagement of their youngest daughter. Nora Pearl to Harry Den iel.. son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett wall also of Hamilton. Marrladb to take place in the near future. PRIZE WINNERS - Prize win- ners at the Card Party at Spring Park Hall on Monday night were: Ladies (1) Mrs. Fulton Robertson: (2) Miss Rita Gaudet; consolation -Mrs. Nelson Whitiock Gentlemen (1) Lloyd Phillips; (2) Rex Kielly; consolation - B. E s s e r y. The freeze-out -was won by Mr. and Mrs. John Whitlock.

WARREN GROVE - Following are the winners of the card party held in Warren Grove School on Friday evening. January Ziat. Ladies' first, Eleanor Younker; onsolstion. Beverley J eweli; Men's first. Fred Kiteon: console- tion. ”dmond Vickerson; door prize. Robert Vickerson: freeze- out. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Moly- neaux.

SNOW IN MAY -- A clipping brought in by a subscriber shows a picture taken on May 9. 1082 by Clark and Bowncas at the request of Supt. Archibald of the P. E. I. Railway. It shows a stretch of track at Nod. a short distance from Emerald with snow level witlr the tops of cars. although two feet lower than snow fences. The clip- ping goea on to say that a few inches of snow fell on April 26 three inches on the 17th. followed by five or six inches. By May 24, 1832. however. fields were begin- ning to look green in patches.

Personals

The many friends of Mr: Rich- ard Hcnderson are sorry to learn that he has re-entered the P. E. 1. Hospital. g

Mrs. Harold Chandler and-Mrs.

Cora Ling of Wheatley River. at- tended the Presbyterial in Sum- merside.

Friends of Miss Wilma Lartcr. Civil Servant employed with the Income Tax Office, will be pleased to learn that she is recovering sat- isfactorily from a tonsilectomy at the Charlottetown Hospital. Miss Larter is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Lartcr. Elm Ave.. City.

In Memoriam

1952 THOMAS H. BRUNDAUE

In iiiciiiory of our dear Husband and Father.

Family.

In loving memory of DUNSTAN DUNPHY who departed this life January 28th. 1054.

Gone is the face we loved so dear. Silent the value we loved to hear. 'Tls sad but true, we wonder why. The best is always the first to die.

May his Soul rest in Peace

Lovingly Remembered by Mom. Dad and J. J.

In loving memory of my dear sister. Mrs. R. H. Roberts. we passed away ' nuary, 28th. 1052.

Many a day her name is spoken. Many an hour she is in my thoughts But God has planned a home for us Where loved ones never part.

Remembered by her Sister. Mrs. Henry Macauarrie.

WEIR

In loving memory of my husband Bob who passed ayvay January 26th. 1053.

The world may change from year year. C And friends from day to day. But never will the one I loved From memory pass away.

Always Remembered by Wife Mary.

ORWELL COVE W. I.

The regular monthly meeting of the Orwell Cove W. I. was held at the home of Mrs. John and Mrs. James Rooney on January 12. There were lo members and five visi- tors present. The president. Mrs. Walter MacLcod presided. Meet- ing opened by repeating the Creed in unison.

Mrs. McKenna reported for the school committe and also gave the report of the Christmas Concert. Correspondence was read; three "Thank You" notes were receiv ed. Roll call was answered with "Sing. Say. or Pay". Rou call re- ceipts - 35cenis.

One membership fee was receiv- ed. Business was as follows: "It was agreed that 81.00 be paid to the Jubilee Endowment Fund. It was decided to have an auction sale at the February meeting. Mrs. W. E. Morrtsey invited mem- bers to her borne for next meeting. when the roll call will be an "orig- inal Valentine Verse". Proramrne committee: Mrs. John Maciiae and Miss Annette Morrissey.

oup with interesting contests. lses were won by Mrs. Frances Maclfcnna and Mrs. D. M. Mae- donald. Lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. John Mac- Rae during a pleasant social hour.

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o'1'rAwa. (OP)-The amount of money Canadans owe for the things they buy on credit has reached an all-time high.

The Bank of canada estimates the outstanding consumer credit biu rose to a record 31.085.000.000 at Sept. 30 last. an increase of I10.- 000.000, from the previous quarter and s Jump of more than 5100.000.- 000 from the previous year.

However. the rate of pension

SOUTII GRANVILLE W. L

The members of South Granville Womena ineutute met at the home of Mrs. Waller Murphy for their January meeting.

iiieeung opened by singing. "The institute Ode". followed by repeat- the Collect for Club Women. Mem- bers answe can I'0Il call by telling Scotch Jokes. The minutes were then read. approved and signed. The treasurer reported receipt of 88.00 from sale of candy at Christ- mas concert. Bills presented were paid. The secretary read the cor- respondence. A "Thank You" to the W. I. from Mrs. Wright conveyed the appreciation and thanks oi the Protestant orphanage for two quilts sent at Chris time. The presi- dent, Miss Alexand . Keir. extend- ed a vote of thanks to Mrs. Mac- lnnis and all others who helped make the quilts.

A motion was carried to buy articles needed at the school. Mrs. Maclnnis offered to get same. Entertainment for evening con- sisted of a riddle contest put on by Mrs. Louis Corbett and won by Miss Laureen Murphy and the sec- retary; also a New Year contest put on by Mrs. S. Corbett and won by the president.

A Valentine party was discussed. the decision left till February meet- ing which is to be at the home of Mrs. Stirling Corbett. Roll call will be answered by each mem- ber passing in a card.-

New committees were appointed: School. Mrs. Wellington Macinnls and Mrs." Stirling Corbett; Sick.

Mrs. Maclnnis and, Miss Annie Keir; programme. Misses Annie and Alexandra Keir; lunch. Mrs.

liouls Corbett and Miss Alexandra i eir.

After the president thanked the hostess for her hospitality. the meeting adjourned with The Queen. The hostess and committee served a dainty lunch.

SOUTH WINSLOE W. M. 5.

The January meeting of South IVilIblUe united (Jnurcn W.M.S. met at the home of Mrs. Orville 'l'ur- ner on Jan. 13th with Mrs. Dan Cuies as devotional leader. The theme for the meeting was Evang- elism. the Church's Business. Meeting opened with a New Year's greeting to all membe .. and prayer. Hymn, "Jesus is Calling" was followed by Scripture reading. Acts 8: 26-38. by Lona Turner and Acts 16:25-33 by Kathleen Turner.

A reading. ”'f'o Leave Nothing Undone". by Mrs. Hardy was fol- lowed by a reading and prayer by the leader. Hymn. "Throw out The Lifeline" was followed by Prlyers for the group's missionary by Mrs. Hardy. A Christian Stew- ardship reading by Mrs. Hammond Rodd presented the study book on

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The business was presided over by the president. Helen Rodd. Roll call was answered by seven mem- bers: one visitor present.

Books of the bookshelf were ex- changed. Plans were made for at- tending Presbyterial. It was moved

packages of old Christmas cards that had been sent to the Canadian Mission in Trinidad, be paid for. Mrs. Hardy invited the members to her home for the February meeting. roll call to be answered with word "Christian": Mrs. Har- old Diamond to be devotlonali lead- er and Helen Rodd to have prayer for missionary.

The meeting closed with the Mir- pah Benediction. Lunch was served by hostess assisted by Helen Rodd and a social half-hour spent.

SOUTI-I WINSLOE W. I.

Mrs. Orville Turner entertained the members of South wlnaloc W. l. for their January meeting. Mrs. Val. McDonald ' presided. The meeting opened with the Ode and Creed. Roll call was answered by nine members with a New Year's resolution. The minutes of previ- ous meetlng were read and ap- prnved. It was decided to donate 325.00 to Wlnaloe Road Hall, also 31.00 to be given to the Jubilee Endowment fund. Nine members paid for institute News.

A letter from Musical Festival Association was left for next meet- lnll. A pantry sale in the near future was planned for and seem- mittee appointed to make plans for same. The secretary was ask- ed to write the Premier concern- ing the continuance of support to the Arts and Crafts Guild. There was no report from the school committee. sick committee re- ported one baby girl and one treat given. One thank-you note was re- ceived. Collectlon 81.00.

Roll call for the next meeting. which is to be at Mrs. EsrlRodd's will be a household hint. Mrs. Orville Turner is to be in charge of the program. Meeting was then adiourned.

A program put on by Mrs. Earl Rodd rovided the members with an able social hour. Lunch

was served by the hostess and committee in charge.

Lunch committee for next meet- lag is Mrs. Val McDonald and

Consumer Credit Climbs

In Canada

nance companies pears to be - decreasing crease of 019.000.0110 in the June- the rise of sI5.000.000 in the three increase of 058,000,000 in June- September 1058.

Major cause of 'espanslon in the credit bill was the sharp increase in cash personal loans-the money Canadians borrow from banks. loan companies. licensed money lenders and credit unions to pay for various commodities and serv- ices.