The Cedarville Herald, Volume 51, Numbers 1-26

L«*. - nHSuHr j> — *fit#** vu*C - *<■ - « T ' J f I f Uveiy Woman Knew What Every Wklow learns, Every Husband Would Bo Insured With Our Accident Policy. ,} *> A %erald. No Business Is Too B ig to Use Ad­ vertising and None Too Poor to A f­ ford using i t FIFTY-FIRST YEAR NO. 8. CEDARVILLE, OHIO. F B IB jR FEBRUARY 3,1928. NEWS LETTER FROMSTATE DEPARTMENTS COLUMBUS, 0., Feb. 1—Theplac- ,I»g of new models on to* market by manufacturers of cheaper ears will •swell registration figures for 1928. according to a statement made today by Secretary of State Clarence J, Brown. The revenues from the sale o f license tags for 1927 totaled $10,- 846,222,99, according, to figures com­ piled by Secretary Brown, an increase of $713,437.53 over 1926, The reg­ istration of passenger cars for 1927 shows a total of 1,373,000 and 197,- 500 truck#. This "is an increase of 77,346 passenger cars and 13,000 trucks, . Registration figures this ■year iyiU show a* big increase as at this, time the number of 1928 tags Sold already exceeds the total hum- •her of cars registered in 1927. The Columbus 'Automobile Show will open Saturday of this week at the new Auditorium, There will he a splendid exhibit; 175 new models- he- * ipg on display for. eight days on the two floors of. the big building oh South Front street. The auto she. will undoubtedly attract visitors tc the Capital City from ali.over Centra' Ohio, ' , Bert B. Buckley, Treasurer , t State, estimates that nearly $25,090; OQ0 will be collected from the thre. .,cerit gasoline tax in Ohio for 1928 ■ all o f which will be u,sed for high way and -street'improvements, Tht three cent gasoline tax is compost of a two cent tax and a one cent is; -each passed at different,sessions o the legislature. The two cent tax. is “ apportioned ‘ twenty-five percent tc the eighty-eight counties ■of 'the state equally, to he used for the sob purpose of repairing ahd maintain 1 ing the•county system of public ’ roads and 'highways, -thirty per- cen, to municipal corporations and forty- five per cent to the Department pi Highways. The additional one cent gagsoline tax isjsredited to the State . Highway construction fund. . The larger grills >and cafeterias Were a. tpeltifig -pOt the past- week 'With eight pr nine cpnvqpjiqn» in to& “ • * -1 •• *• -■ WANT BRAND . AS DELEGATE j Tf>e ch.rap.ijfn County F.m i Bu- jte»u took action last week that may (cause some embarrassment to the [Willis supporters in the Seventh !Congressional District. The farm ele­ ment in that county demands that the farm interests be represented in the Republican' National Convention and that there should he, a delegate rep resenting that element, Inasmuch as the Daugherty branch of the party recently endorsed Con gressman Brand for another item at a meeting in Springfield, when Willis delegates Were agreed upon, it much of a surprise that Champaign county made' other demands. The Farm Bureau prefers Cong. Brand. It is admitted that Senator Willis is not the unanimous choice of farm­ ers due to his opposition to the farm, relief hills in' Congress. Brand is active forithese measures. ARMPROBLEM DISCUSSEDBY AUDITORREAD -Men, aiH&e doth attending, the Enfti GohVedtion1 mingled. with t awspsper men attending the Asso­ ciated Dailies, Select List of Ohio ’ Dailies, Buckeye Press- and Ohio [Newspaper’ Association conventions. Then there was a large sprinkling1of lawyers here attending common picas court in. attendance at their state as­ sociation meeting,, retail clothiers from aver the state holding a con­ vention in connection with a style ^how, and, delegations of justices of the peace and constables discussing problems with which they are con­ fronted. As a result hotels, .rest­ aurants and .theatres did u thriving business. v Pluck, perseverance and tenacity ' spelled success for ’James Hurd, a Canton ,young man employed in the .office of the Secretary o f State Clar­ ence J. Brown, who recently passed the state bar .examination, receiving one df the three highest grades in a class of 196, Only seventy per cent of those taking the examination were successful arid were sworn in as attorneys a few days ago by Chief Justice C. T, Marshall of the Supreme Court. “Jim” was mussed Up in the phampaigne front offensive in France during the World War by a high ex­ plosive shell; both his arms being punctured by shrapnel, the same shell Pipe Organ/Dedicated Last Friday Evening A large crowd, enjoyed the-pipe or- recital and dedication at the U, ?. church last Friday evening. The recital was made by possible .by the \ustin Organ Co. that secured the icrvice of Mr, Albert Reimepschnei- Ter, director of music at Baldwin Wai rice College Conservatory at .Berea, 0., and organist at Colvery Presby -■eyian church, -Cleveland, . , The programSvas classical ot^er ban for a' few- request numbers, all of which were greatly enjoyed. The program gave Prof, Reimensqhneider ample opportunity of •bringing out .be the full tone quality of the new instrument. Kinsey Company Has Withdrawn Show The Kinsey Komedy *Ko, that has can holding the boards at the opera ouse pn Wednesday nights for sev- ’ ral weeks, has withdrawn from the seal field to fill a two night a week ngagement [in Piqua. The. Company tag been giving satisfactory*; shows nd will be welcomed back in the fu are. DEFEATW. II. liv e Stock Bitten By Mad Dog A State Veterinary was called here Thursday by the presence of what is -thought to be rabies, due to a mad dog bi ting four cows belonging, to Jack Furay, One cow is dead and two ethers will die according to Dr. L-'o Anderson, The head was taken to Columbus for examination*1The dog was a female police dog arid disap­ peared before it could be killed. - For Rent—House with garage, a good garden, both kinds of water, electric lights; good location ort Col­ lege, street, Just been newly painted find papered. Inquire of G.'H. Hart­ man. .: Tickets for the Ross.Cedsrville Hi ’game on Thursday night, Feb. 9 can be had of Supt. Oxley or at Richards drug store, Admission 35c, Miss Lena Gilbert of South Charles­ tonian is visiting with her, brother- ta4tew ted sister, Mr. and Mrs* J, W. Johnson, while her brother, Mr. Chas. Gilbert, is spending several weeks on a trip to Florida. O. Cedarville College “Yellow Jack, its” have the honor o f handing, the irst defeat of the season ‘ to the ^pMier :tyong Wilberforce team. The game VTonday night was. quite a Surprise victory to -the local team and it is needless to say that Wilberforce was riven a different surprise in the de­ feat. Cedarville now has the credit if being the only teath that has de­ feated Wilberforce on its home floor dnee the new gymnasium was erect­ ed* Cedarville defeated Wilberforce *ast year. When the University team .rime here,'the local boys lost* The “Yellow Jackets” are credited Withplaying the fastest game of their career.* The half ended 17 to 8 and WilberforCo. witnessed the home team making three baskets before the game .Va8 fairly started. ■ . . This was the last game for one Cedarville star, George Gordon, who will not be in class the second se­ mester, With Little out Of the game' it means that a new lineup must be formed by Coach Borst, ' ^Nogley, with four baskets, and R. Jacobs at guard were the outstanding players on the local team. On the University team Carter and Robinson each made 8 points* The game ended 29 te 28 and the last half was a fast one in which the U boys tpade their best showing* . - , Cedarville (29) Wilberforce (28) Adair (c) - — I* f. ___ __ Gibbs Nagley —„**—r.f. —w..*—*. Evans Smith — *.*.c, ....__ Carter R. Jacobs . . . J , g . ___Ward Gordon g, Thompson Field goals—Nagley 4, ‘ Smith 3; Adair 2, Gordon JU R> Jacobs 1, E. Jacobs 1, Robinson 4, Carter 4, Evans 2, Ward 2, Thompson 1. Foul goals—Hagley 2, Adair 2, R. Jacobs .1, Evans 1* Gibb 1, . SubstitutionsJ Wilttsrforcc •—Men­ denhall for Gibbs;. Robinson for Garter; Carter for Robinson, Cedar­ ville—E. Jacobs for Smith, Referee —Turnbull, a About sevettty-flve members of the Cedarville Protective Association at tended the annual meeting and elec­ tion o f officers Monday evening Community Hall. Following* the business meeting the members were favored with an un usual speaking program. County Auditor R, O. Wead spoke oh ffjh “Farm Problem.” The speaker re ferred to it as the most interesting topic pf the day and that the situa­ tion was critical. Some new phases of the farm situp* in that comparisons were made as to how the farm interests were handled and how the interests o f the steel companies, the fruit growers and. the other interests were managed for the benefit of the interested .parties* He cited the different professions as not. encouraging beginners and that conditions to enter these profes­ sions were being made harder each year, probably the teaching of agri ultural had produced a’ ^surplus of farmers and the stress oh production from the'farm had-caused an over supply that kept prices of farm pro ducts below production costs in many cases. The speaker- had ho particular remedy but his remarks gave a new phase to the fdrm, situation and the audience was ■appreciative as. ex­ pressed in the applause following the ;alk* Attorney Charles Darlington, Xenia opened his talk’by the statement that he was a farmer, or managed two farms, but it. took about*all he could make practicing law to keep the farms going. Mr, Darlington follow­ ed by a very interesting narrative of his trip to Europe last year whprr'he Attended the American Legion con­ vention in Paris. - Mr. Darlington gave*a vivid pic­ ture o f that convention- and the many ride,* trips ' afforded the 'delegates. His view' o f conditions in France, Italy, Belgium and England Were in­ teresting, Feeling abroad towards the Americans is not altogetherwhs* is Sometimes Tiqtjsrdd.'. H«*j»ya. there is. the best of feeling towards the United States and that wd need. haVe no fear about the payment of the war debts. .* Citizens in this., country will be pleased to know that the American pldier that rests abroad is being cared for. just as .well as if he laid n his home country. The cemeteries visited by Mr. Darlington were Well located and each grave well cared for, .The .association gave a vote .Of thanks to Mr. Wead and Attorney Darlington fpt their interesting and instructive talks. , The following .officers were elected;- A. Dobbins, president; J. C. Townsley, vice president; Hervey Bailey, secretary;. Charles Graham and Harry Kennon, directors for three years. Art Oyster supper was served-fbl­ owing the election; of officers. T R IJ< Jonas orated by Friday,* Tb* Ray, driver school boa, knocked the and injured It !■ said could posiriv even the be driving, truck h*& ■ it bad GUILTY mn, was exon- in Probate Court, reekless driving. filed by John Xenia township that the truck * from the road children, of the witnesses ientify Koogler, or was supposed to $s also said that the ics indicating that t school bus. LLOYDGONFARR TAKESPOSITION WITHHAGARGO, It is our pleasure to announce, and will be a bit of a surprise to the read­ ing public, to learn that Mr, J. Lloyd Confarr. will beginning Monday, be­ come associated with Mr. W. W. Galloway, in the management of The Ilagar Straw Board & Paper Co. EARL OGLESBEE HIT BY TRAIN 1 C o u n t y shers ^b ru a ry ll L E. Oglesbee, traveling salesman,! . of Yellow Springs, Ohio, was critical'-! ly injured Tuesday when the sedan: he was driving was struck by a fa s t1 Baltimore and Ohio passenger train at Main street in Wilmington and thrown 15D feet against a telephone pole. j Oglesbee was thrown from the car ahont 75 feet from Where it was hit. He was taken to the hospital there where surgeons toaid he has little chance to recover. Oglesbee has a wife and two chil dren, who were summoned to his bed- PRICE,'¥1.50 A YEAR STATE DIRECTOR OFEDUCATION HEBE TUESDAY Saturday, red letter d*y3 from all over' a puss various Daring to. meetings wml patrons of the; at any session, lished in the' out what yon Saturday aft! tor of Educatio will be present] (creating phaa circles* Those whp. College Tuesda lim again* L lotise and a give you the res ids visit, Don:,t| place, the Schd complete progrS next 4$sue. o f ‘ - a jfltoaO icary JX should be a Cedarville, Talent: pne county will dia ol topics. forenoon sectional pield and parents and ool will be welcome .programwa.s pub «dd last week. Pick [Interested in, State Direc Ion* J. L. Clifton, discuss some in- the.. educational lr. Clifton at the , want to hear Clifton a good limdrind he Will at,tlie,time of the date and lUditorium, The .befound in the aid. 1 .allow! Dear Editori- Please j ask a few fide certainly fipe. < do not know^ object to lublic should .Tori little tb* Not .so Ion for everyone,” license .tags.^-T ness every ye trouble for I'fliid that, this time M i ' tTION Sough space-to * matters that discussion;' I things I .may sted but the ipportunity.to wtjnetessary ** itomobile .jfoblish- and B. TEAMS DIVIDEHONOBS Miss Margaret Condon, of Uricbs* villa, astudent at O. S. U., spent Sabbath with her grandparents, Mr. and Mi's. R. C, Watt. Take notice of our 15 day sale df. clothing for men andboys*Mb better time to get good clothing . at prices _______ lowered to-move' this stock. . You can Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Conley at horns te a number o f friends on{c * A* Kalb1* ?1746 Main, Xenia. ‘ dllh * * * * * * Oxley mitertateed ’ twenty-two of her sehoei friends it- ^ ..... home last Saturday stoning. The J 2 ? S S S * * * ****** rthtrtm M * find, Cedarville and Beavercreek High School hoys' rind giria,, basketball teams divided a double-header on the Cedarville floor Friday night. Cedarville boys met their superiors and were defeated 26 to 22, while Beaver girls lost 26 to 23, Beaver boys* team was much larg­ er than the quintet opposing it, find took advantage of its height, K. Ste­ wart led the scoring with twelve points. •' '> Four personal fouls resulted in the banishment of M.*Stewart and Davis, Beaver regulars. The girls’ contest wag.a nip. and tuck affair. Cedarville some from be­ hind to win, largely through the ef­ forts of Black, who scored eighteen points, after the visitors at one time in the third quarter held an eight- point leadi Lineups and summary of the boys* game: , Cedarville (22) Reid *.1, f. Baker r. f, Peters c, Willis - __— 1. g- Jefferies «**;*•*« IVOf#- Field goal*-—K. Stewart 5, Zink 2, Karnath 2, Baker 3, Reid 2, Jef­ feries 2, Peters I, Willis 1. Foul goals—M. Stewart 3, Zink 2, K. Stewart 2, Davis 1, Baker 2, Peters 1* Jefferies 1, Wilson 1, Substitutions: Cedarville — Wil­ son for Peters, Peters for Raid. Beaver—Karnath for Davis; Glass for M. Stewart. Referee—Matheny, Ohio State, Beavercreek (26) ——, K. Stewart ................. Zink Davis Sayrs M* Stewart Yet it cost?around |13 for a tag, nearly twice what it cost to get a tag for either; o f the fine automobiles owned atad driven by members o f the rist legislature from this* county. This truck has not been, five miles from my. farm 'in three ypgrs. It has uo value other than the aid it affords in short and quick trips, to, town. In my opinion the law last passed was very unjust. When I went to pay my taxes I found higher, rates on the. .higher valuations o f farm land and improve­ ments. On investigation I find a state tax that no one has been able to ex­ plain why it was. necessary, other than to pay back Mils for the state authorised by a previous legislature that did not go on the plan of living within th4 income of the state. A state tax to pay for the corn borer graft Is probably more neces­ sary than f6r back bills. It was my pleasure to visit in the northern part of the itete not so many months ago. The stories my farmfer friends told me about toe com borer campaign Would make one think we all lived in Russia* It was a plain atoal of toe public fund* for no good purpose. Farmer* in that section say they can kill any com borer by cutting the crop and putting it in the silo. Such a plain, simple method was not wanted by the legislature that pass­ ed a bill for a huge sum to pay poli- iclans and friends of members of the legislature to campaign against what most northern farmers term, “an imaginary peat.** Claims have been made in farm gatherings that toe farm element con- tools toe legislature. I f that is the Cato, and I doubt it, the farmers are not getting anything to show for what wai ''dtme other than increases on the tax'receipt, and not a few have found It necessary to go to- the bank to borrow money for that purpose,, I have brought these facts before 1 0 public for the purpose of keeping fresh what most everyone admits is rue. The fsrft&r* have been gouged by their own friend*. By the permission of the Editor, let’s hear item others. Dissatisfied Farmer- BIRTHDAY PARTY «*»*4k ^ Mrs. S . Neel gave a surprise party W#$u«*d#y evening in honor o f h ir daughter, Jeanette, who slebrftted Bur eighth birthday, The ecorittoftf Wsre to pink and red in keeping to* opprpaching Vnl- Mr* Confarr will assume the posi­ tion of purchasing agent and also be iaide as soon as his identification had assistant to Mr, Galloway. The posi. tion is a new one'created since the retirement of Mr. H, G; Funsett some months ago. .Mr. Confarr has for fourteen years been connected with and is a member of the firm of R. Bird & Sons Com­ pany, While he retires from that firm in an active capacity, he will re tain his financial interest. He has purchased an interest in the Hager Company, Mr. Confarr graduated from the Clifton schools . and later, entered Cedarville College, graduating from that institution in 1905, He-taught school for several years in/ Clifton and Blanchester, locating here in 1014. ‘ • Mr. Confarr is one of our most popular business men and should fit well in the organization having our leading industry in charge, He .will no doubt prove an able assistant* to' Mr, Galloway and we predict success >o both. ' ' . - - Mr. .Earl Heironimous has entered The employment at Bird & Sons-Com-, pany store, due to the retirement of Mr, Confarr. been made, Mr. Oglesbee some years ago oper­ ated a restaurant here in the room oc­ cupied by Richard's Drug store. He is well, known to older citizens. He travels for the Miami Cement Co, of Osborn lieEXPOSITION FORSPRINGFIELD SPRINGFIELD, 0.,—Two radio programs, to be broadcast the nights >f Feb, ,13 and 15 at station WCSO, Wittenberg College. Springfield, 'will Totals *„L_________ 17 Cedarville (41)' G Negley, f. ------------ v— 4 Adair, f. ___ _______ -__ ,4 Smith, c. — -— — 6 R. Jacobs, g, Gordon, g, tod out-ofitown musiciaim and enter- vra g fr T through the courtesy of the Springfield Panorfiipa .of - Progress, ,-,'Hich is to be held in exposition hall trinera will take pari' On the pro­ gram, which are being arranged bjr £rof, Matthew Horen./and which ®rp- nise to he two of the'most enter­ taining programs ever broadcast from, WCSO.-, . Arrangements have been mactetto Add to'the program for the agrrouj- toraj display at the exposition a do­ mestic science exhibit, for, which $206 jarcash prizes will be awarded. There will be'20 Classes, with prizes of $5, ^JTand $2. Prizes will be given daily an entries receiyed between TO, a.-m. And 1:20 p. m. Only one entry can bo made by a contestant in each' class. Premiums will be awarded on the following articles: Brown and white bread, angle food- cake, sponge cake, hickory nut cake, white layer cake, iplce cake, fruit cake, canned peaches, pears, cherries, plums, string beans, peas,'.corn, lima beans, beets and ap­ ple butter. There are ho entry fees. Sntrids are open to the world. This exhibit will be made in con­ nection with the corn and small grain show, which will feature a premium ist headed by a $75 silver loving cup and containing cash prizes ranging from $2 to $10, Entries in these Shows are open to all Ohio farmers, and will not close Until Aoon Febru­ ary 18. The Exposition will al30 contain innumerable industrial andd mercan­ tile exhibits, educational displays, a food show, style show, builders show, radio show and auto show. An elab­ orate entertainment program is be­ ing arranged, including band con­ certs, orchestras and specialty acts. Special days are being arranged for all the counties surrounding Clark County and for the various fraternal organizations with State homes, in Springfield, such as the Gad Fellows, Masons, and K. of P., when residents cf the homes will be honor guest* of the exposition management* Arrangements are being made now for the ticket distribution to start about Feb. 1. The tickets will' be made available in counties outside Clark County, probably at toe Eagles Lodges and Farm Bureau office*. * \V. W. CIIE9WELLWINS SUIT IN COURT Local people as well as. basketball fans should .turn out in gr<mt num­ bers for the College Home-Coming •basket ball game and banquet in Al­ ford gym Friday.evening, Feb. 10. The Yellow Jackets play Ashland on that night with the banquet .previous: to the game. ' The Common Plea* Court has de­ cided toe suite of F. W. Sanger, Xehlan, against W. W, Greswell of this place, in favor of the defendant. It was found that the contract cover­ ing the sale and .trade of a farm and other property was void. |f**- Mr Fridfe B. RoU>«t TfotaT ****»*.«* I#her* on* vieRfor * ffiwday* vdto hi* mother, Mr*. Brito Rtdh enttoe ierirad #fi$ number < Tkoa* liMiv RdtoMhmenta were fittie folks enjoyed a .during the evening. Betty Coulter, and Martha J. Harp**, Marge These cold mornings you need M boots to protect your health. A few dollars in warm footwear may save a doctor bill and loss of time. We fir* ....... „ , _ the largest dealer* In footwear in toe 3Wj*y and Jeanette jcounty. C. A, Kelble, 17-19 W, Mato, Kenia. Antioch Team Was An Easy Foe . Antioch college Division B's basket­ ball team lost a close game to Cedar villo college by a score of 41 to 37, During tod second-half Antioch made a strong effort to overcome the lead of the visitors .and sent in » number of freshmen to stop their^attack. Teegarden. of Antioch, was high man with 15 points and was the out­ standing man in the contest, in which he accounted for seven baskets.,Smith of Cedarville, totalled six baskets for, a total,of 12 points. In .the preliminary'game the An­ tioch girls were victors over the Cedarville girls’ team by the score of 37 to 24, Summary 'and lineup; Antioch (37) G. FG TP Early, f. _,__3 ' 1 7 Toomire, f. — ------------------------ i-_2 1 5 Teegarden, f. L,,_____ z-J! ‘ 1 15, Marcellus, c, ______ ___„0 - 0 0 Bostili, g.’ -----r--------—,_5 0 10 Seaman, g. — -------——0 . 0 0 O'Connor, g , ______ - 0 0 0 The Second Semester of Cedarville College opened Tuesday. The speak­ er of toe day was Hon, J. L. Clifton, State Director o f Education In Ohio. Members of toe Senior class of toe high school' joined in with the col­ lege for this address. * Mr, Clifton reviewed his experience of .many years and his. observations in connection with college and uni­ versity work. By using his personal experience the speaker was able to bring out many points o f vital inter­ est to the present day student seek­ ing an education, . One strong statement made was that the automobile is regarded a common waste of time to the student. rfhe standing o f“the student from * social standpoint could never be « ' factor in education circles, Students were urged to- equip themselv.es to do more than one thing at “a time,'bujt no1more than what could he done Well. The speaker made a favorable im- . pressiop on toe rtudents and was able to bring out the important points of his talk by common everyday ex­ pressions. It was his first visit to the college and he was given a warm re­ ception.. Mr. Clifton will address the Greene Gounty ^Teachers when they meet at the High School, February 11. . MR. GROUND HOG PRDltTS SIX WEEKS WINTER Referee—Schwab, Dayton, .......................................... Home Coming Game With Ashland Lostr—A brown leather purse pn ;he street. Fiffder please return to this office or to Mrs. William Ander- •*#' ■ Mr. G. Hog may have lost his sight Thursday morning, if a bright sttn could be assigned as the direct cause. The day had some cloudy spots but - in the main was unusually bright. To - this we must' add six more weeks of winter weather. BRIDE GIVEN A SHOWER Mrs. Mildred Foster andMiss Eloise Farquar , were , hostesses- Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. G. E, Jobe at a “kitchen shower'*,honoring Miss Martha Bryson, who become the nride of ’ Mr. Mertyn McDorman of “ ‘ iFebruar each of whioh' toe guests, poem. The color scheme was red [and white and was carried out in, ton refreshments which were served. The out of town, guests were*Miss Sarah Haines, p£ the Selma schools, and Miss Esther Smith, also of Selma, ,a, .student in -Earlham College. ■ ................ . ......... il .... . Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Tarbox spent a few days in Cincinnati last'week the guest of their daughter, Mrs. Walter P-urdom. son. The ladies of toe Golden Rule Bible Qlhss of the M. E. church entertain­ ed their husbands at dinner Thursday evening in the church parlors. | ACALENDAROFOHIOBIRDS-ASTUDY | By Prof. Allen C. Conger, of Dept, of Zoology, O. W . U. |, rttiumttMrMiiMMmioriiiiMMfHiiiiiiMtimiihiHiMiiMiiiiiiitiuiiiitmiiiiiiiitiiiiiimiiiimiiffifiititiimiiiinmitfiiiMiihiiiiMiiiiiT Spring is coming. The evidences rre all. around us. (die sun lingers a little longer each day; toe coal-pile is a decreasing variable appoarching zero a* a lim it;. and last but not least, toe annual crop of news items regarding “the first Robin’* has be­ gun to blossom into print. Who shall say whether a Robin is a first one or a last one, since some of them do not shoos* to run from the rigors o f oUr Ohio winters? The birds Which did desert Us last autumn are not to be deceived by a few mild spring-like days Which the weatherman may gen­ erously give us during February. They will not begin to return Until March and then only a. few of the Lark, Screech Owl, Great Homed Owl, Crow, Blue Jay, Cedar Waging, Bronzed Grackle, Cardinal, Goldfinch, Song Sparrow, Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch, Robin and Bluebird. In many of the above-named species, only stragglers remain with us, the great majority of the individuals passing the cold months in the sunny-south. t The amateur gardener is now por­ ing over seed catalogs and planning the flower garden Or vegetable garden for the summer to come. It is not at all too early for the bird-lover to be­ gin to plan additional apartments for feathered tenants. Build your bird |houses correctly by following the ad- hardiest will appear, for the belated ivice of experts, as given in the Gov- cold waves with snow and sleet, Which ernmefit bulletin which your Con sweep doWh upon Us from the Cana- gresamah will he glad to Obtain for dfan northwest/ are much too deadly to bird-life to be risked by the.ma­ jority of species. you. Write for it and moke a new home for tola season’s nesting. From the simplest wren house to pretend* The bird Student may Well employ ous martin houses—all are described odd moments now in,’studying winter iin detail. ObejY that Impulse now, for birdsandin building bird houses. [in a few abort, weeks migration will Seize the present opportunity to*be under way and stinny days will broaden your acquaintance with some' lure us out-of-doors to welcome bird of the birds which late in April will; arrivals in ever increasing numbers. slip away to more northern nesting grounds. Among these winter visitors are the Purple Finch, American Crossbill, Pine Siskin, Snow Bunting, Lapland Lohgspur, Tree Sparrow, Junto, No#hern Shrike, Brown Creeper, Golden-crowned Ringlet and' Red-bretwtfid Nuthatch. Many of these birds cross the Canadian bound­ ary before they settle down to build­ ing a home and raising a family. Birds which are with us all the year are called permanent residents. For Ohio, a partial, list comprises the Quail, Mourning Dove, Hairy Wood­ pecker, Downy Woodpecker, Bed* handed Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Flicker, Prairie Homed If the last week of February is mild, we may expect to see north- wardftylng Crows, the advance guard from, the great roosts Of the south. And genuine “ first Robins** may dot our lawns on a sharp lookout for toe proverbially ill-fated worm, Quite the most “unbelievable** bird feet of toe jfconth relates to the nesting of the Prairie Homed Lark, our loeal relative of the celebrated English Skylark. Not Infrequently have Feb­ ruary neats been found iriUi snow and ice about them in toe open field*. Surely a hardy race te this, who** ffedglings Hatch before must birds have left the land of petpetual sum­ mer, , * . o