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Sev- eral Toronto members indulge in this practice but most members of the Legislature fail to see the humor in 11:. “Laugh and grow fat” and “laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone,” are two old proverbs that might well be taken to heart by those legislators who fail to appreciate the lighter side of life. Humor knows no boundary line; it is beyond party and class. When tempers are strained to bursting point and tongues are ready to flay with bitter accusations, a laugh will go a long way towards cooling the fires of passion and making men realize that. after all, life is too short for constant bickering, and that, whether a man be a Conservative or a Lib- eral, he is a human being just the same. L' We suppose there is a time in each woman’s life when she thinks her husband doesn't love her any- more because he wishes to read the afternoon paper without being- dis- 0n the other side of the House there is the ponderous but effective humor of Opposition Leader George S. Henry. There is sometimes a tinge of acidity in Mr. Henry’s humor, par- ticularly when the Prime Minister is' involved. Then there is Arthur Ellis, Conservative member for South Ott- awa. No one on the government side has anything but the keenest respect for the calibre of this memâ€" ber Who has the faculty of combin- : ing his attacks on the administration ‘With delicate sarcasm. A quick think- er, he is at his best when clashing with one or more members of the government. Hollis Acres, Conser- vative member for Carleton, is a hum- orist Without intending to be one, His “bill the bull to >me” remark from ‘ speaking about the $15,000 bull pur- chased from Scotland for 0.A.C. was a gem. He was successful in getâ€" ting under the skin of the Minister of Agriculture and the arguments between these two “men of the soil”[ was productive of many heartyf l laughs. There is the flashing wit of Preâ€" mier Hepburn whose liking of a good ‘joke, whether on himself or some- body else, is well known. Then there is Provincial Sec. Harry Nixon who darts in with a sly remark and then retreats with a smile to await the comeback of his adversary, This darting in and darting out habit has caused Mr. Nixon to be known as “Negus Nixon” with apologies to the Emperor of Ethiopia, whose soldiers dart in, kill, and then rem-at to fight another day. Messrs. Faulkner, Mc- Questen, Marshall and Leduc some- times display a sense of humor, but not often. Hon. David Croll, Wel- fare Minister and “baby” of the cab- inet, has a habit of popping- up with a funny quip that sets both sides roaring. This session there have been many bright episodes and some not so bright. There hasn’t been anything yet to approach that classic of Will- iam Duckworth’s last session when he was speaking on the budget. The Conservative member for Dovercourti convulsed the House when he stated! that the Liberal Party was in thei “valley of illumination.” This was unconscious humor at its best. But; there have been some bright moments ' in otherwise drab debates and a silent| but heartfelt vote of thanks goes outl to those members of the Ontario. Legislature who, innocently or other- wise, unite both sides of the House in the jolly comradeship of a hearty laugh . So it is for this reason that the press, and members as well, appre- ciate those lighter moments when flash% of pure wit sparkle on the floor of the House and‘ chuckles of laughter run across from member to member. Statistics and figures are not appetising' fare at the best of times, though undoubtedly necessary, and when it is possible to leaven the political food with a little of the source of humor, it is all to the good. on a flat complexion, but the press reporters have to stay in their seats and listen to orators and wou1d~be craters trying to earn their ses-sional indemnities. There are compensations in all things and politics sometimes, often too rarely, provides humorous epi- sodes that brighten up dull and un- interesting debates. Members of the Legislature Press Gallery are not so fortunate as members of the House. The latter can quietly slip out of the chamber when proceedings take Queens Park Arena (By The Watchman) a fact which enhances prospects for wheat and clover. A shortage of ex- perienced farm help is anticipated there, a. condition which seems quite general. Work horses are in demand in Lambton county, prices ranging from $90 to $150. In Middlesex there have been complaints of serious inâ€" jury to orchards by mice and rab- bits. It is not anticipated that there will be more than a small percentage of fruit buds and peaches winter killed in Lincoln. Seed cleaning plants are busy in Oxford, but the sure that they are getting varieties which are most highly recommended for conditions such as theirs. Current Farm Reports Grey County auctioneers report that proceeds of auction sales this year are about 25% better than a year ago. Cash payments by pur- chasers are also higher. There is a keen demand for livestock there and good horses are bringing attractive prices. Huron reports that feeders of market cattle are disappointed with present prices and some are holding back their shipments. North Simcoe, in common with many other districts has been heavily snowbound', The Spring Seed Requirements Farmers who desire to assure their seed supply at minimum cost are al- ready taking stock of their spring requirements. Those who have seed of their own will be taking steps to ,have it properly cleaned and graded before the spring rush. Others, less fortunate, will be well advised this year particularly, to secure what they; require as soon as possible, making'l Care of the New Pigs The nursing sow and litter require care and good feeding in order that the pigs will be strong and healthy, and the sow will be in fit condition to produce a second litter this year. Supply a milk-producing ration. It should consist of oats, middlings and skim-milk. Encourage the pigs to start eating at an early age by plac- ing some feed in a low trough. As soon as weather permits, let them run outdoors in a fresh paddock. ‘ I Ewes heavy in lamb require more 'pen and feeding space, if overcrowd- ‘ ing and losses are to be avoided. Two ’feet of feeding space is the mini- mum required, ' Large flocks should be divided by putting the ewes expected to lamb first in the warmest and most com- fortable pen. Green feed is high in Vitamins, minerals and proteins, three essen- tial nutrients of a poultry ration, and it serves a conditioner, as well as being high in nutrients. No other one thing will pay as large divi- dends for the amount of money inâ€" vested as an adequate acreage of green feed for the poultry flock. Need Green Feed in Winter The average farm poultry flock of 35 hens requires approximately one- half acre of greens if the proper amount of green feed during the win- ter months is provided. As soon as moisture is available to germinate rye, oats or wheat, the planting of either one or all three of these grains to furnish greens for the lay- ing flock during the fall and winter months is advisable. Have the floor level, dry, clean and well bedded. If possible provide equipment for making individual lambing pens. Folding- hurdles are very handy for that purpose. The ewe is much quieter if kept alone. Getting Ready For the Lambing Season Lambing is the shepherd’s harvest, and it is also his most exciting time. Everything must, therefore, be in readiness for the coming of the new crop. A County Egg and Marketing As- sociation has been organized in Ben frew County and started operations this month. Graded eggs are being( shipped daily to city markets. Grade A large will net the farmers about 14¢ per dozen more than the prices which were being paid by local stores when the Association started to op- erate. Average prices on all grades would be about 10c a doz. higher than the local store prices were. Starting Chicks Supply water with chill taken off in suitable vessels, charcoal, shell and grit or river sand. Feed the youngâ€" sters immediately on their entry to brooding quarters. A good starting mash consists of: middlings, ground yellow corn, ground oat groa’cs, each one part; shorts, alfalfa leaf meal and animal feed mixture, each 1-2 part; bone meal 2 per cent,; cod liver oil 1 to 2 per cent; and salt 1-2 per cent. NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE BUSY FARMER Marketing Eggs LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARTO Mr. Perkinsonâ€"“They oug‘ht rflo get on fine, Old Tom’s quite a good cook. ‘ lCAN YOU TELL A BIGGER ONE? (Durham Chronicle) “A story comes out of Petersfield, Manitoba, that they had to call off a hockey game there last week be- cause of the cold. It was 40 below zero, and two pucks were broken by the frost. The teams decided it was cheaper to wait for warmer weather. I This is a good story to come out lof Manitoba, where the air is so 1dry you never feel the cold, but it has nothing on the East when it comes to freak weather. Some years ago Durham was playing one of their home games in the rink here. It had been a very cold week, with the mercury somewhere around 30 below. With the temperature low, and the humidity very high, some- thing was bound to happen. It did. It was in the second per- iod. The Durham forwards were bearing in on their opponents’ goal. The night winger had the puck and took his shot. Imagine the surprise of the players and spectators when the puck left the ice, travelled to- ward the goal, and suddenly stopped hanging in mid-air. The frOSt, work- ing in the wet atmosphere, had fro- zen the puck solid, and despite the players hammering at it with sticks, it stayed there. Mrs. Perldnsonâ€"“Old Tom‘s g0< ing to marry Miss Flighty. She can ride, swim, dance, sing, drive a rac- ing car, and pilot an airplane: Real all-rounder. And this was not all! The nexfi day it became mild, The puck con- tinued on its way as if nothing had happened, and landed in the centre of the netâ€"â€"the most peculiar goal ever scored on Durham ice. The windbreak may be one row or several rows. The one of several rows is a much better windbreak and should be planted if possible. Many have planted a single row with the mistaken idea that two rows require double the area. This is not cor- rect because seven rows six feet a- part only take up double the width of a single row as a single row of spruce 30-40 years old has a spread of 30-40 feet. An Evergreen Windbreak For Farm Buildings (By I. C. Marritt) Most farmers would be pleased if there was an evergreen windbreak near their buildings as it improves living conditions by breaking the high cold winds of winter and by re- ducing snow drifting around build~ ings and along roads, It improves the landscape as it gives a setting to the building and screens undesir- abl-e views. Many farmers have fine wind- breaks that have been planted 30-50 years and others\have started wind- breaks within the past fifteen years with the trees that have been distri- buted free by the Forestry Branch. But there are at least 75%. of the farms where no start has been made. Why don’t more farmers plant wind- breaks»? The principal reason is that a windbreak cannot be secured in a short period as it takes 10-30 years to grow one. Many farmers will be on the same farm fifteen years hence and there will not be a windbreak then if it is not started soon. Check over every machine carefully for loose, womlor stripped bolts; re- place broken spring‘ washers and check all loose or slack parts. Wheel and power lift bearings, disk box- ings and all moving parts should .be adjusted for wear. Clean all work- ing‘ parts of old grease, oil, dirt and steel particles with kerosene and re- place with plenty of free". lubricants. i The value of any implement can only be measured by its usefulness ‘in acres covered, quality of work done and freedom from the necessity of costly repairs and delays. Delays due to breakdowns during the rush tillage season of spring and summer are costly and easily prevented if the farmer, with a few tools and a little time, will check over carefully every working or wearing part. long before he is going to use the ma.- chine. general quality of grain is below that of 1935. Northumberland expects that the tomato acreage will be doubled and that devoted to canning- peas and corn increased. Repair of Machinery Careful repairing of tillage ma- chinery each winter or early spring with replacement of doubtful or worn parts has been proven to pay large dividends by preventing major costly repairs. Tillage implements gener- ally receive less care and more hard knocks than any other class of farm machinery.- 50 Hens (above team well matched) 1 1 Grey Filly 1 (All above three from T. Eatonl Co. Horse) 1 1 Grey Horse, 9 years old 1 Grey Gelding, 4 years old 1 Grey Gelding, 3 years old b=°=0=0=l0=0 fl SKATING O=O=°=°=Oflfl Berkshire Sow, bred Yorkshire Sow, bred Store Pige, Yorkshire Store Pigs, Berkshire Shropshire Ewes, bred Street and No., or R. R. No. . . . . . . in June, 6' years old Heifer, bred, 18 months old Jersey Heifer, rising 1 year Red and White Cow, fresh, 6 yearsl old 1 Black and White Cow, fresh, calfl by side, 6 years old 1 Holstein Cow, supposed to_ calf inl June, 6 years old 1 Part Jersey Cow, suppOSed to calf2 years. Please send me a receipt. This coupon is inserted as a convenience in renewing your subscription. The address label shows you the date up to which your subscription is paid. If it is in arrears we would appreciate your nemittance, at $1.50 per year. THE LIBERAL Auction Sale of Farm Stock Implements, Hay, Grain, &c HARRY R. ROSE Friday, April 3rd, 1936 No Reserve whatever, Giving up Farming North of Teston, 3 Miles from Maple PRENTICE & PRENTICE. Auctioneers. Enclosed find $ . . . . . being my subscription for . . . . . . o . - u . n BARRISTERS-AT-LAW Office Houseâ€"Every Monday and Thursday Afternoon and by appointment Toronto Office: 100 Adelaide Street West Telephone ELgin 9263-4 40 Yonge St... Richmond Hill CUT THIS OUT CATTLE HORSES SHEEP THOMAS DIBB LOT 29, CON. 5, VAUGHAN FOWL PIGS Special arrangements for parties and carnivals: Apply to TERMS OF SALE: CASH ROSE & HERMAN 3 Ducks THE PROPERTY OF SALE AT 1 O’CLOCK ) Richmond Hill Arena WEDNESDAY GOOD MUSIC ENJOY THIS INVIGORATING HEALTH RECREATION AT THURSDAY, MARCH 26th, 193' seed 1 Bushel Alfalfa Seed Quantity of Mangolds 30 Bags of Potatoes Quantity of Seed Potatoes 1§ Tons of Bay 500 Bushels Barley, 0.A.C. 121, good GRAIN 500 Bushels of Oats, O.A.C. 144, good IMPLEMENTS 1 Binder, Massey-Harris 1 Seed Drill, Massey-Harris 1 Cultivator, Massey-Harris 1 Set Discs 1 Horse Rake 1 Roller 11 Spring Wagon 1 Farm Wagon 1 Wagon 1 Hay Rack ‘ 1 Grinder, 8 inch :1 Cutting Box, Flem'y 1 Blacksmith Forge l ’1 Bone Grinder 1 Oat Bin 1 Set Fleury Harrows, 4 sections 1 Stone Boat 1 Gravel Box 1 Set Sloop Sleighs 2 Ford Ton Trucks Forks, Hoes, Spade, and numerous other articles H. J. MILLS. Chairman Park Commission SATURDAY and LOUIS H-El Telephone 133