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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1961-02-02, Page 1,r • • 102nd Year Whole No. 4851 Expect Early Move to New SDHS Addition Classes at SDHS will move into accommodation in the new addi- tion within two or three weeks. This was indicated as members of the board discussed construction progress on Tuesday evening with • Brian Garratt, a representative of the architectural firm of Kyle & Kyle in charge of the project, The meeting was in 'charge of board chairman F. C. J. Sills. The board appointed Harvey Dol - mage as assistant caretaker. He was one of 28 applicants. • Arrangements were made to hold a joint board staff meeting on February 22, when mutual prob- lems will be discussed. The board gave approval to a recommendation that Grade XII students visit the Stratford Fes- tival Theatre. Pupils are studying • a Shakespeare play in their Eng- lish course. • f • • r • w • • A • • Building Permits Total $36,000 Inspector Reports Building permits totalling $36,000 have been issued by building in- spector Harold Maloney during the past few weeks. Mr. Maloney re- ported Wednesday that five per- mits have been issued, ranging in amounts from $27,000 down to $300. The largest permit, for $27,000, was issued to Mrs. F. Dungey, for alterations and repairs, and an electrical sign at the Commercial Hotel. A permit for $2,000 was issued tq Smyth Shoe. Store for remodelling the store previously occupied by McConnell & Stewart. Other" permits inclpded: Mc- Gonigle's Store, 'repairs, necessi- tated by the recent fire, $1500; Seaforth Motors._ remodelling and electric sign, $1200; Tuckey Bev- erages, sign for Norm's Lunch, $300. Accidents Send Two To Hospital Two Seaforth residents are con- fined to Scott Memorial Hospital following separate accidents on Sunday. Miss Jessie Fraser, John Street, fell while proceeding to her home following afternoon services at First Presbyterian Church. The 72 -year-old woman received a frac- tured • hip. While tobogganning with her fam- ily at Nixon's hill, east of Seaforth, Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Douglas Whyte sustained injuries to her knee. She is receiving treatment at the hospital for the dislocated joint. Mrs. J. VanDyk, of RR 2, Kippen, had the misfortune to fracture a bone in her right leg last week when she slipped and fell on the ice at the barn. Jury Finds Blame Equal In Crash Equal blame was attached by a coroner's jury inquiring into a traffic accident last June 24, which resulted in the death of Mrs. Harry Bolger, 60, of RR 3, Walton. Also killed in the accident was her daughter, Rosemarie, 21. Mrs. Bolger was instantly killed when two cars collided head-on on the 12th concession of Kinloss Township, east of Kinlough. Her daughter died later the same night in a London hospital. The jury decided that a knoll on the road obstructed the view of both drivers, but felt that both were equally responsible. Rosemarie Boger was driver of the car in which her mother and sister-in-law, Mrs. James Bol- ger, 23, were passengers. Driver of the other car, Stewart A. Mac- Gillivray, 52, of RR 3, Holyrood, was seriously hurt. He appeared at the inquest on crutches, follow- ing release from hospital. Dr. M. R. Helliwell, coroner, of Kincardine, presided over the in- quest in Lucknow Town Hall. SHADOW? NO SHADOW? Only the groundhog knows what Weather is in• store, Thursday will tell the tal.e. SEAFORTH,LONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1961 -- 12 PAGES $2.5Q it Year in Advangg Single Copies; 5 Ceuta IT WAS A HAPPY OCCASION Friday evening when the people of Tuckersmith, gathering in the Community Centre to honor Huron Warden, Ivan Forsyth, and Mrs. Forsyth. Here, Tuckersmith as- sessor, W. P. Roberts, congratulates Warden Forsyth, while Mrs, Forsyth and Councillor Arthur Var- ley look on. The event was attended by a number of 'former wardens and members of county coun- cil. (Expositor photo by Phillips). Tuckersmith Friends Honor HuronWardenForsyth,WiIe Former wardens of Huron Coun- ty and members of County Coun- cil joined with Tuckersmith citi- zens Friday evening to honor Tuckersmith reeve, Ivan Forsyth, who earlier this month had been elected the 94th warden of Huron County. The Community Centre was fill- ed to c.a.pacity for the occasion. Among those who attended were former wardens: John D rnin, of West Wawanosh; W. R. JevJitt, of Hullett; Jack Morrissey, of Steph- en; Earl Campbell, of Hay; and George Armstrong, of Hensall. Reeves present for the reception included Jim Hayter and Glenn Webb, of Stephen; Cliff Dunbar, of Grey; Clarence Hanna, East Wawa - nosh; H. Culbert, West Wawanosh; Harvey' Coleman. Stanley; Andrew Ritchie, Ashfield; Ralph Jewell,. Colborne; George McCptcheon, Brussels, and Earl Dick, of Hib- bert. Members of area councils in- cluded Lorne Hay and Mrs. L. Noakes, Hensall, and Auguste Ducharme, Hibbert. The Huron County staff was re- presented by Clerk John' G. Berry, and assistant Clerk Bill Hanly. On behalf of the gathering, Tuck- ersmith councillors Arthur Varley and Frank Falconer, made a pres- entation to Warden Forsyth and Mrs. Forsyth Tuckersmith assessor, W, P. Rob- erts. read an address in which em- phasis was placed on the contri- bution which Warden Forsyth had made to the township. Expressing appreciation for the • honor which he had received, the Warden said any service he had rendered had been made possible by the people of Tuckersmith through the confidence they had placed in him. Winners at euchre were: ladies, high, Mrs. Carl McClinchey; low, Mrs. Jack Lavender; men's high, John Sinclair; low, Jack Lavender. The address read by Mrs. Rob- erts' follows: "Warden and Mrs. Ivan Forsyth: There are few satisfactions in life comparable to the satisfaction re- sulting from 'havieg given of your best in the things that you do. This must be particularl3r true of those who shoulder the work and respon- sibility -of rural government. "All government reflects, as in a mirror, the conditions and en- vironment from which it springs. The true simplicity of rural gov- ernment is overshadowed by the glitter and pomp of national gov- ernment. But without the sure foundation of sound local govern- ment in many hundreds of munici- palities throughout the length and breadth of this land, there would be no strength, no vitality, no stability in any senior government. Therefore, it follows, that the local councils are of far greater impor- tance than is generally recognized. "Fortunate indeed is the munici- pality blessed with able citizens of high character and sound integrity who are willing to serve their fel- lowmen in the adthinistration of public affairs — serving with no hope of adequate financial reward —but being content with the satis- faction of knowing they are s• lying their best, for the good of all, or- tunate, indeed. is the municip ty of Tuckersmith in having, in yo r person, Warden Forsyth, such a man! For he past decade as Councillors and Reeve you have served us well, bringing to your duties a deep sense of responsibil- ity, sound effort, conscientious pur- pose, personal integrity and The quiet dignity of an honest man. Rink Plays In Quebec Spiel A Seaforth Curling Club rink, skipped by John Longstaff, Is tak- ing part in the Quebec Interna- tional spiel at Quebec City this week. On the rink are Maynard Corry, Royce Macaulay and Joseph Murphy, of Clinton. Robbie Burns spoke truly when he said: "A prince can mak a belted knight. A marquis, duke, an' a' that: But an honst man's aboon his might. Gude Faith, he maunna fa' that! For a' that, an' a' that. Their dignities an' a' that. The pith o' sense, an' pride o' worth Are higher rank than a' that. "And it is this 'pith o' sense an' pride o' worth' that cannot 1i'e bought nor bribed, that stamps you as a man among men, fit in every particular to assume the highest electiveoffice that the County of Huron can bestow. "We congratulate you, and in honoring you we are in truth also honoring ourselves, for by their action the Reeves of the County have confirmed our initial judg- ment of your worth and ability. "To your wife and willing help- mate, Mrs. Forsyth, I can truly say that her personal sacrifice in accepting the lonely hours occa- sioned by your absences attending to your municipal duties, to council meetings and county council af- fairs, is not forgotten by the people of Tuckersmith. We are, as indeed you must be, deeply appreciative of her help and co-operation. "It is my pleasure and privilege, Warden and Mrs. Ivan Forsyth, on behalf of the citizens of the Town- ship of Tuckersmith and your friends _gathered here tonight, to present to you this gift as a token of their appreciation of your mun- icipal services, and as a mark of the high esteem they hold for yot#a'- ANNUAL MEETING Agricultural Society Plans Hensall Show Tentative date for the Hensall Spring Twilight Fair was set at the annual meeting of the South Huron Agricultural Society held in Hensall Monday afternoon. Date chosen was Friday evening, June 9th. However, secretary -treasurer P. L. McNaughton indicated to The Expositor Wednesday that this date might be changed when the group meets again later in Febru- ary. Reports showed the fair broke practically even on the financial side, but the secretary .said it was slipping a bit from previous years. Named president for a further - term was Earl Dick, with vice- presidents James ,Doig, first; Otto Willert, second'. P. L. McNaughton was renamed secretary -treasurer. Directors for 1961 are: Hibbert, Earl Dick. James Kinsman; Hen- sall, George Armstrong, Norman Jones, Lorne Hay;. Hay, William Defter, Valentine Becker; Steph- en, Russell Brown, Otto Willert; Stanley, Harvey Taylor, Bert Mc- Bride; Zurich, Lloyd O'Brien, Mil- ton Oesch; Tuckersmith, `James Doig, Stanley Jackson; Usborne, Sam Dougall, William Lamport. A committee, composed of Jas. McGregor, Verne Alderdice and P. L. McNaughton, was named to in- vestigate the feasabili£y of hold- ing another draw. This committee is to bring in a report to the next meeting, February 25, at 2 p.m., in the New Commercial Hotel, Hen- sall, Delegates named to attend the annual meeting of the Ontario As- sociation of Agricultural Societies in Toronto on February 22-23, were the president, Earl Dick, and the secretary -treasurer, P. L. Mc- Naughton. Auditors for 1961 will Local Girl Is One of 10 At UWO One of ten most attractive co-eds ed at the University of Western On rio last weekend was a Sea- forth'Student. Ruth Sills, daughter of Mrs. C. P. Sills, Seaforth, was chosen by the joint student fac- ulty committee along with nine other girls from across the prov- ince. The group are in the Midst of a week of breathless whirl of activ- ity, leading up to the University College ball Friday night, when a Queen will be crowned from among the ten contestants. The student body, 4,000 strong, are voting Thursday on their choice, prior to the Friday night event. Miss Sills, a fourth-year honors student in French and Spanish, plans a career ,of teaching on graduation. be Ken Christian' and Earl Camp- bell. - Election of directors and offi- cers was conducted by Huron County Warden Ivan Forsyth. EARL DICK, Reeve of Hib- bert, who was elected Presi- dent of the South Huron Agri- cultural Society at Hensall on Monday. Set Arrangements For C of C Annual Budget Totals $176,502.00 Hospital Costs Increase Sunday Fires Are Farm Home Threat • Total operating costs of Scott Memorial Hospital will increase this year by $28,891 over 1960, it was revealed at a meeting of the hospital board Friday evening. The increase reflects introduc- tion of a five-day week• effective January 1, and salary adjustments. For the second Sunday in sue - cession, Seaforth firemen were called to answer rural alarms, Little damage resulted Sunday morning when a chimney caught fire at the residence of Emerson Coleman, RR 3, Seaforth. The previous Sunday, damage of $100 resulted when fire broke out as water pipes were being thawed at the farm of Gordon Dale, in Hul- lett Township. Arrangements have been com- pleted for the annual meeting of the Seaforth Chamber of Com- merce on Monday evening. Pre- ceding the meeting will be a din- ner which will be held in the Cana- dian Legion Hall, commencing at 6:30 p.m. sharp. E. C. Nokes, the guest speaker and a representative of the Cana- dian and Ontario Chambers of Commerce, was born in Toronto, receiving his education there and at Royal Military Academy, Sand- hurst, England. He served 51/2 years with the First Canadian Armoured Car Regiment (RCD). Mr. Nokes was a member of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Hamilton prior to his joining the staff of the Canadian Chambers of Com- merce in August, 1960, He will speak on "Industrial Promotion." Members of the executive have been conducting an advance sale of tickets to ensure a representa- tive attendance at the . dinner, Members and others who were away at the time of contact and desiring to obtain tickets for the clinlieF may contact the president, James A. Stewart. Cecil Loney Heads Driving Club Plan Activities Cecil Loney was named presi- dent of the Seaforth Driving Club at its annual meeting last week- end. Vice-president of the 'organ- ization is Earl Montgomery. Other officers ,named at the event were: Seretary, Warren Shera; treasurer, re-elected, Gra- ham Kerr; directors, Amos Corby, Willard Elliott, Norman William- son. Gordon Pullman and Ronald Bannerman. The barn committee is composed of Ben Loney and Harold Shera, MRS. A. W. SILLERY who has been elected Chairman of the Seaforth. Public Schooi Board. She 'succeeds Mrs. J. A. Cardno. MURDER CHARGED BAYFIELD MAN, WIFE DISAPPEARED EIGHT YEARS AGO A 50 -year-old Stanley Township resident was arrested Friday and charged with the murder of his first wife—eight years after she disappeared from Johnston Harbor at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula. Charged was Arthur Kendall, who was arrested at 7:35 a.m. as he was reporting for .work at RCAF Station at Clinton. Police have now renewed the search .for the body of the woman, missing -since July, 1952. Kendall was taken to Walkerton and arraigned before a justice of the peace. He was remanded until February 2. The arrest was made by provincial police inspector H. H. Graham, who has been in charge of the investigation since the woman's disappearance in July, 1952. Inspector Graham was accom- panied by Staff Sgt. Charles An- derson, of Mount Forest OPP, and District Curlers Vie For Honors At Seaforth Spiel A Wingham rink. skipped by H. Thomas, of Brussels. took top hon- ors in the first -draw of a bonspiel sponsored by the Seaforth Curling Club Wednesday. The rink had 3 wins plus 9. Others on the rink were J. Bowman, T. MacDonald and S. Sweeney. Second prize went to Dr. C. A.. Rudell, of London. with 2 wins plus 10, while, J: Van Haaron won the consolation with 1 win plus 6. Other rinks in the event includ- ed: H. Siften. London. 1 win plus 6; George Anderson, Thedford, 2 wins plus 5; James Coultes, Wing - ham, 2 wins plus 6; Jerry Carey, Mitghell, 3 losses minus 15; Frank Kling. Seaforth. with C. Rowcliffe, G. Chesney and K. Willis, 1 win plus 3. In the second draw. first prize went to a rink skipped by Doug Miles, with 3 wins plus 10. With him were L. Slade, Clayton Dixon and Willard Aiken.. Dr. M. W. Stapleton's rink took second. with 2 wins plus 12, while the consolation went to S/L Mc- Donald, Centralia, 1 win plus 6, Other scores,were: James Love- lace. London, 1 win plus 2; Wm. Campbell, Seaforth, 2 wins plus 6; Fred Elliott, Seaforth, 1 win plus 3; H. Montgomery, Goderich, 3 losses minus 14; W. Moore, Sea - forth, 2 wins pins 9. Playing on the Seaforth rinks were Dr. M. W. Stapleton, Art Wright, Gordon McGavin and F. Case; William Campbell, Norm McLean, Rod Doig and Don Eaton; W. C. Moore. L. Learn, Scott Habkirk and Harold Jackson. LADY CURLERS COMPETE A local ladies' curling bonspiel held last week at the Seaforth Curl- ing Club, attracted 32 entries. Mrs. W. C. Moore and Mrs. Effie Steph- enson convened the event. Six -end games were played with a social half-hour spent between the first and second game, and a delicious buffet supper served prior to the final event of the day. Winners were:'fMrs, Frank Kling (skip), Mrs, Scott Habkirk, Mrs. Dave Cornish and Mrs. F. R. Cos- ford. Other winners were: Mrs. Effie Stephenson (skip). Mrs. Lloyd Rowat, Mrs. W, T. Teall and Mrs. A. Wright; Mrs. John Longstaff (skip), Mrs. A. Y. McLean. Mrs. June Thompson and Mrs, Donna Wood, The lucky prize was won by Mrs. A. Y. McLean. Sgt. Harry Barker, Goderich OPP\. In 1953, a dump and a gravel pit in Elma Township, near Atwood, were dug up and searched without result. While unusual, a murder charge without the victim's body is by no means unique. A justice depart- ment official at Ottawa was . re- ported as saying there have been at least two such cases in British Columbia alone in •the past ten years. Last March after his first wife, Helen, 30, had been declared of- ficially dead, Kendall married Bea- trice Hogue, a widow with six chil- dren. For the past five years, Mr. and Mrs. Kendall' have .lived near St. Joseph's. then later near the out- skirts of Bayfield. Kendall aug- mented his pay from the air force base with money he earned as a market gardener. Living in the Kendall home are James Kendall, 21; Wilfred Hogue, 16; James Hogue. 10; Mary Ken- dall. 10, and Jean Kendall, 14; Shir- ley Hogue, 14, and Barbara Hogue, 12. James, Mary, Jean, Shirley and Barbara attend S.S. 3, Stan- ley, near their home. Area Fanners Short of Water Many farmers in Huron Coun- ty are without water, said D. H. Miles. Huron County agricultural representative this week. Until melting snows replenish their dried -out wells, serious drought fares many farmers in Huron and Bruce Counties. reports indicate. Several of the farmers are al- ready dependent on rivers and springs. or trucked -in water to sup- ply their livestock. The condition is "spotty" in Huron. Mr. Miles said. but "it's certainly serious en- ough if you happen to be one of the farmers without water." He reported farmers were truck- ing in water on tractor -drawn sleds and stone -boats from creeks and farm ponds, filling barrels, pails and milk cans with tractor - powered rotary pumps. "Different farmers are using dif- ferent approaches." he added. "Some of them are calling in 'wa- ter witchers' to help locate water. Whether you believe it or not. they're taking less of a gamble than by simply guessing without any .aid at all." There are some people who can take the crotch of an old sweet apple tree or the fork of a branch and it will bend for them when they're over water." the agricul- tural representative said. Huron and Bruce received little or, no rains from June to October, and in some cases even drinking water is at a premium. Marching Mothers Hensall Success Salaries and wages for 1961 re- presenting approximately 65% of the total expenditure, are esti- mated at $114,319 for 1961, an in- crease of $22,045, the board was told. The budget, which brought sal- ary scales in line with those in effect in other area hospitals, has been approved by the Ontario Hos- pital Services Commission. The Commission has established a stan- dard ward rate of $13.60, up $1.20 from last year. The commission at the same time established a differ- ential rate of $2.50 for semipri- vate accommodation and of $4.50 for private accommodation. The commission in its advice to the board, indicated the rates were established on the basis of 11,040 pro- jected adult patient days in 1961, board chairman A. Y. McLean said, Twenty Marching Mothers. in- cluding• twelve Kinettes and eight volunteers, canvassed the village of Hensall on Tuesday evening and raised over $350,00, in the first March of Dimes campaign held in that village. The fund-raising cam- paign was conducted by the Kin- ette Club, with Mrs. Howard Scone as chief marching mother. Members in charge of the cam- paign were: Mrs. Robert Reaburn, campaign chairman; Mrs. Harold Knight, publicity; Mrs. Jack Drys- dale, recruiting; Mrs, George Beer, finance;. Mrs. Ross Jinks, supplies, Party Marks 101st Birthday For Mrs. Baird. Observing her 101st birthday at the Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, Monday, Mrs. Agnes J. Baird was showered with over 75 congratulatory messages Includ- ed were telegrams from Hon. L. B. Pearson. Liberal Leader, Charles S. MacNaughton, MPP for South Huron, and from the Prime Min- ister of Canada, the Hon. John G. Diefenbaker; lovely bouquets of red roses, red roses and carna- tions, mums and daffodils and gifts. Members of her family, includ- ing her son, Thomas Baird, wife and family; grandson, Stewart Baird, his wife and family; Mr. and Mrs. George Baird and Mrs. Norman Baird celebrated her birth- day with her and enjoyed lunch- eon, which included two birthday. cakes, beautifully decorated, made by Mrs, Orville Jones, of the Nurs- ing Home, .topped with 10 candles, and.. one by Mrs. Stewart Baird. Mrs. Baird was very happy and chatted with her relatives . and thanked them for such a happy birthday. A placid disposition and long-liv- ed antecedents are the best reci- Ses for a ripe old age, said her on, Tom Baird, of Brucefield, who recalls, "I never saw mother cross in my life. Her grandmother liv- ed to, be 98, and her mother 93," Will Reopen Store Following Fire A grand reopening is being .planned this weekend for McGon- igle's Grocery Store. The store has been closed since New Year's Day, when smoke from a base- ment fire damaged the interior of the store and stock. The store has joined a chain of independently owned food' stores, the Lucky Dollar food store group. In preparation for this, the store has been completely renovated. The premises has been enlarged and the convenience of self -Service has been added, with a front check-out counter, Seaforth Loses To Hensall Bantams Hensall Bantams downed Sea - forth 4-2 in a WOAA hockey game here Saturday night. C. Chapman and B. Chipchase scored two goals apiece for the visitors. Allan Pat- terson scored the two markers for Seaforth. Milverton Midgets scored a 5-3 win over Seaforth on Saturday night in tie second game of the doubleheader. Top scorer for Milverton was Kerr, with three goals, and Mc- Kenzie and Gerben tallied one each. For Seaforth. Benny Akker, Paul Rau and Tom Phillips accounted for Seaforth's goals. Reviewing December operations, finance committee chairman M. McKellar said the raw food Costs per patient day had been 76 cent —somewhat lower than usual be- cause of a higher inventory at the end of November, Mr. McKellar reviewed difficultr ties the board had experienced in" bringing raw foods costs to the figure of 90 cents per patient day —the maximum permitted by the Ontario Hospital Services Commis- sion. Local costs had gone as high as $120, when in July bulk purchase of food was introduced and additional refrigeration install- ed. This had resulted in substan- tial food cost reductions during the last five months of 1960 and would have the effect of reducing the raw food costs per patient dayto slight- ly over $1.00 for last year. In 1961 it was estimated the cost would be 90 cents, as allowed by the com- mission, he said. Mr. McKellar said the reduction had been made possible by the work of the secretary -treasurer, Lloyd Hoggarth, and the co-opera- tion of the staff. Establish Record ,Centre Reporting for the property com- mittee, chairman James M. Scott said facilities had been provided for the establishing of a medical records centre as required by the OHSC. A rodin on the second floor had been redecorated and neces- sary equipment obtained. Mr. Scott reviewed maintenance work that had been undertaken, and said steps were being taken to have a sign erected in front of the hos-. pital, A sign would also be erected on the new hospital site, opposite the Lions, Park. Mrs, Joseph McConnell, chair - main of the personnel committe, and William Cameron, a member of the committee, told of the Christmas party which had been held last month. Mrs. McConnell suggested an effort be made to make available • menus to patients and the superintendent was asked to bring in a report for the next meeting. Patient Days Increase The number of patient days in- creased in 1960'•to 10,869, from 9.686 the previous year, Superin- tendent Miss V. Drape told the board. Adtnissions' were up one, to 1,152. Medical and surgery oc- cupancy was • 90.4 per cent in De- cember. There were 82 admissions and 11 births during the month. Miss Drape said a portable X-ray, machine was being purchased as soon as OHSC clearance was re- ceived. She referred to the estab- lishment of the medical records centre and said Miss Faulds, who had recently been appointed to the position by the board. was alternat- ing week about between St. Marys aril Seaforth. Improvements in food handling procedures and facilities which have been discussed by the board for some time, were referred to the superintendent for a report at the next meeting. Miss Drope was also asked to report on. the proce- dure to be followed in the event of an emergency occurring in the building. Preliminary planning for the new hospital building is well under way, V1r, 1lcLean said. Members of the hospital planning consultants, Ag- rew Peckman and Associates, had paid several visits to the hospital and the new site, and were in the process of preparing their recom- mendations. When these had been received they would be considered by the board and would be the basis on which the board's archi- tects would proceed with plans for the building. Mr. McLean emphasized that while planning for the new build- ing was proceeding, there could be no consideration given to construc- tion until such time as capital fin- ancing was assured. He said the county had taken steps to estab- lish a fund from which grants could be made available for capital requirements of Huron hospitals. When these grants would be avail- able, and in what amount, was not known as yet, he said, Brucefield Grower Wins Glad Honors Gladioli grown by Murray Tyn- dall at Brucefield, which have re- ceived ' many awards in the past, continue to win top events in Can- ada and the United States, Wed- nesday morning Mr. Tyndall re- ceived in the mail another award to add to his long list of winners. Award this year was for a minia- ture gladiolus, Little Wonder, Plac- ed in competition in Montreal last fall, the glad was awarded the American Ho m e Achievement Medal., The medal is presented by the American Home, a Curtis publication. In the letter congratulating Mr. Tyndall, Theodore A. Weston, gar- den editor of the magazine, ex- tended "heartiest congratulations on your origination of the variety (Little Wonder), which enabled you to win this trophy" Little Wonder should prove to be a consistent winner. In 1959, before the variety was placed on the market, it won the Award of Commendation at the Montreal show, The following year, 1960, the bulbs were released to the buy- ing public. Last year it won the Award of Commendation with 87 points, the Champion Seedling. Champion Min- iature, American Home Achieve- ment Medal and the best Vase of Miniatures, all • at the' Montreal event. At Ottawa, one spike enter- ed scored 'A' and at St, Hyacinthe,' Quebec, a three -spike entry won the open whlje miniature class, The winner, according to Mr. Tyndall, is a new wonder in gladi- olus and the miniature of the fu- ture, The glad is a pure snowy white, with tiny frilled and ruffled florets, six to seven opening at once. They are well attached 'and gracefully arranged on straight, slender stems. Little Wonder, said Mr. Tyndall; is a gorgeous ,flowbt that Is just saturated with beauty, charm and appeal„ It has tib coarseness what- soever, but dimihutiVe in a1 re- spects. ,