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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-04-15, Page 1Seventy^Fifth Year Single Copy 6 centsEXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 15th, 1948 " ........................... A i Huronia Male Chorusters Present Opening Concert D.D.G.M. Visits Lebanon Forest Lodge A large audience greeted the Huronia Male Choir at the op* ening concert in James St. Un­ ited church Tuesday evening. Assisting the choir was Mr. Don Wright, of London, A mus­ ical program that won high praise from music lovers waS presented. The program opened w'ith the choir singing three numbers, '“Bonnie Dundee. Ken­ tucky Babe and O What a Beautiful Morning". Mr. Wright With his first appearance played a cello solo that captivated the audience. The choir presented three more numbers, "Bells of the Sea” "Old King Cole” and "O Where 0 Where”. Mr. Wright’s second selection was a trumpet solo. An Octette then sang "Brown Bird” and "Rio Grande". At intermission, Mrs. Alice Sturgis, who has ably conducted the choir, was presented with a beautiful bouquet of red roses on behalf of the choir by Miss Trudy Pickard. Mrs. Sturgis ex­ pressed her appreciation and spoke of the loyalty at practice of the members. Rev. Mr. Mah­ oney made a short speech. Following the intermission Mr Harry Hoffman sang two solos, "Lord Have Mercy” and "The Gloria” with Mrs. Lome Klein- stiver as accompanist. The choir sang "Listen to the Lambs” "Passing By” and "Lead Me Lord”. Mr, Wright played first' a trumpet solo and then a cello solo. The closing numbers by the choir were "London Town’1 ‘‘Dear Land of Horae" "Now the Day is Over". The accompanist was Miss Kay Taylor of the Exeter H.S. staff. Mr. Wright’s cello solos were "Ave Marie”, "Liebestrum", and "The Rosary” while the trumpet selections were "The Lost Chord" and "The; Holy City”. Won Acclaim at Stratford At the Stratford Musical Fes­ tival on Wednesday of last week the choir was in competition with the Stratford Male Chorus, the former winning out by two points. Both of the male chor­ uses were highly acclaimed by .Mr. Redshaw, the ajudicator, who said it was very good t,o listen to two male choirs who could do good work in competi­ tions in the British Isles. He related that at one festival he attended there were 3 7 entries of male choirs in one class. "Choirs as good as these two,” he said, "are both equally cap­ able of winning first place. It is a pity that there must be a first and a second.” Awarded the D.F.C. Mr, and Mrs. J. P. Sanders and Mrs. Jessie Sanders attend­ ed an R.C.A.F. investiture in Toronto on Friday when Mr. Donald Sanders was decorated with the D.F.C, Renews Campaign The Exeter Lions are renew­ ing their campaign for Funds- for Food for Britain next week, and are calling upon all citi­ zens of Exeter and District to support this fund. No cause could be more worthy of your support. Mondgy was a red letter night at Lebanon Forest Lodge A.F. .& A.M. when the D.D.G.M. Rt. Wor. Bro. Cecil W. McRob­ erts, of Granton, paid his offic4 ial visit. The lodge room was well from forth, seis, and first the W.M. Field and his officers who a magnificent job and elicited great The lodge room filled with visitors coming London, , Mitchell. Lucan, Atwood degree was exemplified Wor, Bro. Bruce St. Marys, Sea- Hensall, Brus- Granton, Monkton, The work of the by D. did beet ago Z "pj....itfV Huron riannin^S Ten Junior Clubs Huron County will have junior clubs this year Ninety-Eighth Birthday Congratulations to Mrs. B. S. ’Phillips, of town, who is to-day* Thursday observing her 9 Sth birthday. Mrs. Phillips has a very active mind and ,is in fair­ ly good health. She is able to be up and around a portion of each day. Attend Funeral Mr. and Mrs. William Cutting Calvin, Robert, June, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cutting, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Coombes, all of Exeter, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Maier, of Dashwood, attended the funeral of their grandmother, Mrs. William Pringle, of Hepworth on Saturday last. Mrs. Pringle is Mrs. Wm. Cutting’s mother. We extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Cutting in the loss of a dear and loving mother who passed away last Thursday mor­ ning in the Owen Sound hospital praise from the distin­ guished visitor. At the close of the lodge the brethren, retired to tlje rooms of the O.E.S. and seated at tables were provided with a fourth degree of chicken' sandwiches, pie and coffee. Wor. Bro. Field presided for the toasts and proposed a toast to "The King” and also to "Grand Lodge" which was responded to by Rt. Wor. Bro. McRoberts, who gave a very timely and impressive address. Other speak­ ers were Rt. Wor. Bro. McLeod of Ailsa Craig; Canon James, Of Kirkton; Wor. Bro. Chas. Hutchison, of London and Rev. Scott, of Monkton. Assisting the W.M. were Bros. K. H. Hod­ gins, Wm. M. Cann, G. W. Law- son, A. M. Easton, W. G. Coch­ rane, C. S. MacNaughton, A. L. Snelgrove, G. A. Borland and C. Mawhinney. Quoting V. Wor. Bro. W. W. Taman, who hasn’t missed a meeting of the D.D. in a great many years "It one of the finest one of the finest seen in the lodge Beet Industry Sets Contracts Western Ontario sugar growers, who two weeks feared the sugar beet industry might cease after more than 40 years’ development, were assur­ ed $13.21 per ton for factory delivered beets with a sugar content of 17,7 per cent, accor­ ding to price details of the new agreement released last Friday. This represents an increase of 67 cents per ton over the aver­ age price actually paid by the Canada and Company for The average Ontario beets years has been 17.7 per cent. The 1948 contract, according to Charles B, Gladman, secre­ tary of the growers’ association, still calls for even division be­ tween growers and company of all returns for beet pulp and molasses, valuable by - products which are no longer controlled by ceilings and which are in ■great demand as cattle feed in Canadian and United States markets. Under the contract, growers will continue to derive full ben­ efit from tops which have been valued at a minimum of $25.00 per acre as feed for cattle. Dominion Sugar last year’s crop, sugar content of in the past five the G.M. was and ever degrees crowds room.” Mr. A. J. Traquair was winner of a cottage roll in a draw at the charter night of the Arkona Lions club. the Winchelsea winner of the 1947-48 Butter competition infant Passes Passed away very suddenly in Dashwood Monday, April 5, Robert Frederick, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Maier, age eleven months, eighteen days. Surviving besides his bereaved parents are one sister and two brothers, also grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Maier, of Dash­ wood and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cutting, of Exeter. A private funeral took place on Wednes­ day, April 7 from Hoffman’s funeral home. Interment was made in the Bronson Line Lu­ theran cemetery. The pallbear­ ers were Sigrid Miller, Robert Wein, Engeane Kestle and Don­ ald Mjaier. A jolly evening was held at the Greb home on Saturday when about seventy-five neigh­ bours and friends gathered there to welcome home the bride and groom, Mrs. Jack Bird The sympathy of the commu­ nity is extended to Mr. Jack Bird, of Oshawa and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pooley and family in the death of Mrs. Bird, for­ merly Irene Merle Pooley, who passed away in the Oshawa Gen­ eral Hospital on Saturday, in her 23rd year, death being due to a heart condition. Deceased- was born at Winchelsea and two years ago she was united in marriage with Mr. Bird, resid­ ing in Oshawa. Surviving besides her husband and parents, are three sisters Mrs. Orville Hager-* man, of Regina; Mrs. Lloyd Cushman, Dorothy, and one bro­ ther, Bobby, at home. On Sun­ day at the Armstrong funeral home in Oshawa, friends from that city and relatives from To­ ronto called to extend their con­ dolences. Mr. and Mrs. Pooley, Mr. and Mrs. L. Cushman and Dorothy were present. The re­ mains were brought to Exeter and the funeral Tuesday after­ noon was held from the Hopper- Hockey funeral chapel and was conducted by ReV, William Mail* assisted by Rev. H. J. Snell. .The pallbearers were Messrs. Gerald McFalls, Emerson and Don Penh ale, Harold Davis, John Miners and John Batten. Exeter Public School Board The Exeter Public School Trustees met Tuesday, April 6th in the office of the secretary­ treasurer with all members pres­ ent. The minutes of the last meet­ ing were read and adopted on the motion of W. G- Seldon and seconded by R. E. Russell. The chairman, Mr. W. E-. Middleton, reported the inter­ view he had with the Depart­ ment of Education at Toronto as regards to securing rooms for the Public School pupils. Action deferred. The Principal’s 'report for March was as follows: No, on the roll, 219; No. of teaching days, 19; average attendance, 205.37. Mrs. A. Hamilton taught six days during the illness of Miss Helen Walper. Miss Falconer conducted a health check-up and with the assistance of Dr. R. O.' Staples tested the hearing of Grade 5-8 pupils. The children gave the sum of $19.60 to the Junior Red Cross. An objective of $64.00 has been set for the Appeal for Children Fund. To date $45.00 has been contribut­ ed. Reports were forwarded to parents following Easter exam­ ination tests. National Film Board pictures were shown un­ der the auspices of the Federa­ tion of Agriculture. Moved by W. H. Pollen and seconded by C. A. Cann that the Principal’s report be adopted. Carried. Following is the correspon­ dence: Ontario School Trustees and Ratepayers Association re­ questing membership. Moved by Mr. R. E. Russell and seconded by Mrs. E. W.* Sanders that we join the above association. Fee of $5.00. Car­ ried. Reports were read of the On­ tario Educational Association held in Toronto during Easton week as written by Miss Grace Pepper and Mrs. Grace Arm­ strong. Supplies were ordered for the month as moved by C. A. Cann and seconded by W. G. Seldon. Carried. Moved by Mrs. E. W. Sanders* seconded by C. A. Cann that the E.P.S. Board call for registra­ tion of all pupils hoping to commence school in September, these pupils to have reached the age of six years during 1948. Some satisfactory proof of age, Birth Certificate, Baptismal Cer­ tificate or other proof to be pre­ sented at the time of registra­ tion at the office of the secre­ tary-treasurer. This advertise­ ment to appear at two different intervals in the Exeter Tirnes- Advocate. Discussion arose as to the amount required for 1948. Moved by C. A. Cann and sec­ onded by R. E. Russell that the E.P.S. Board request the sum of $11,900.00 from the Village of Exeter for 1948, Carried. R. E. Russell moved adjourn­ ment, W. H. Hodgson, sec.-treas. Prize Butter C. Gilfillan, of Creamery, was fifth prize in the Keeping Quality sponsored by Ontario Creamery Association. Exeter Creamery received honorable mention. a to Hensa II Well Tested A well being drilled by London water supply firm 72 feet rock bed gushed forth water at a maximum of 317 gal­ lons per minute. An estimated $100,000 waterwork system wills be underway soon Last year a well was just eight feet from the present one at the corner of York and Albert Sts. but only supplied 60 gallons per minute. Dr. J. C. Goddard M.O.H. took a sample of the water for testing, ectrically operated pump at the corner of York and bert sts. and a water tower to be located behind the town hall are included in the plans. Rep) resentatives of the Ontario Dept of Health pointed out the need for a safe communtiy well a year and a half ago ies of wells were only 18 found to be It is expected work right away and throughout the summer. in Hensail, drilled An el- house Al- after a ser- tested and in Class A. will start continue Exeter Couple Golden Wedding Mention was made last week of the Golden Wedding anniver­ sary of Mr. and Mrs. William Coates, of Exeter, which was observed on Tuesday, April 6th. A supper for the family was held at which there were twen­ ty-four present and in the eve­ ning numbering offer their beautiful flowers, friends, adorned Mrs. Coates was Minnie Caves and the fifty years ago took the home of her parents, and Mrs. Wm. J. Caves, of Us­ borne, with the late Rev. Sam’l Salton as the officiating clergy­ man. For many years they farmed in Usborne at Eden re­ tiring to Exeter 14 years ago, For ten years Mr. Coates was a member of the Usborne municip­ al council, four years as reeve and a member of the County Council. ,In 19 27 he was one of three to equalize the county as­ sessment. For 22 years he was a director of the Agricultural Society, for a number of years as president and he has always taken a keen interest in the work of the society. Foi’ a num­ ber of years he was of the Exeter Arena is president of the Hibbert Mutual Fire he has been years two sons Harry of Usborne antf Mrs and the nephews and nieces, 42 were present to felicitations. Some gifts of rooms, former wedding­ place at Mr. the the the Co. of Which director for 15 four and two lard Pincombe (Vera) grandchildren. Mr. Coates received a beautiful cards of children, Maurice, daughters, (Lena) a member Board and Usborne & Insurance a There are Am lei WR Mrs. and and great ______ ___ congratulaJ tions and well wishes for thei/ future welfare.__________1 IA Verne eight Mrs. many 10 for young men and women between the ages of 12 and 21 according the Leroy G. Brown, Huron County agricultural representa­ tive. Present plans include grain clubs, five or six clubs and one swine club. ITowick Calf ate in the the county, tion there in Grey, a in Grey, and Seaiorth. In the northwest sec­ tion a Junior Oat Club will op­ erate at Dungannon. The Huron Dairy Calf .Club will take in the entire county. There will be beef clubs at Blyth and Bay- field, and a Junior Oat Club at Clinton. In the southern section a Senior Barley Club and pos­ sibly a Beef Calf Club will op­ erate at Exeter. My Celebration at Exeter Samaritans Enjo' Club will four calf oper- northeast corner of In the eastern gec- will be a Beef Club Junior Barley Club . a Swine Club at til© northwest Destroyed by Fire Some 6000 hens 'were burned to death and loss estimated at $3 0,000 resulted when fire des­ troyed a large henhouse owned by W. L. Whyte, of near Sea-* forth Wednesday evening of last week. The five-floor build­ ing was completely demolished. Formerly a large bank barn the building was converted into a chicken house in 19 46. The loss is partly covered by insurance. Exeter Council Briefs The regular meeting of the ; Daylight Saving time. Municipal Council of the Village of Exeter was held in the Coun­ cil Chambers with Reeve Tuckey and Councillors Allison. Cald­ well, Cochrane and Sweitzer present, and: —Read and adopted minutes of the last regular meeting of March 15 th and of the special meeting of March 22nd* on the motion of Councillors Caldwell and Sweitzer. ;—Agreed to have a sidewalk laid past the properties of Mr. Rod Ellis and Mr. Roy Camp­ bell as petitioned for last year be constructed as soon as possi­ ble. —Grant $120.00 to- the Exeter Hockey Club for^-the provision of a banquet taiid jackets for the membersi/as requested by E.H.C. representatives Mr. Gor­ don Fai\ox and Mr. Reg Mc­ Donald cm the motion of Coun­ cillors Allison and Sweitzer. —Approved of Fire Chief William Chambers’ request for four fireman's coats and 8 hats and will ask the Public Utilities Commission to lay.a new water line on Victoria Street and to replace the two obsolete hy­ drants, on the motion of Coun­ cillors .Caldwell and .Sweitzer; will consider the purchasing of 500 feet of extra hose and a trailer for same. —'Received a report of out­ standing taxes from Mr. W. C. Pearce, Tax Collector. —Read and dealt with the commnrfications as follows: —Filed communication from Roofers Supply re culverts. —Filed, communication from Victoria Hospital. —Filed, communication from Twp. of Usborne re share of District High School Debenture. —Filed, Francis Hankin and Co., re tools. —Filed, Department of Public Welfare, re relief accounts. —Requested Clerk to reply Queen Alexandra Sanitorium, admission of patient. —Noted to the attention to re of the Reeve, certificate of super­ vision for Bell Telephone Co. —Permitted the erection of a sign in f^nt of Beavers Hard­ ware new store property on mo­ tion of Councillors Cochrane and Allison; work to be done under the supervision of J. Norry, Street Commisioner. Filed, Navy —(Forwarded bership fee to Society on the cillors Allison —Filed League re grant. $10.00 as mem- Canadian Cancer motion of Coun- and Sweitzer. Police School, re course at Kitchener. •—'Accepted petition presented by householders on South John St, of a sidewalk as soon as possi­ ble as requested on the motion of Councillors Allison and Cald­ well. —Left the matter of the ring­ in the Welfare and approved of the laying ing of the town bell hands of the Public Committee. -“-Reported by Reeve re purchase < ter Rutabaga —Reported the muncipal audited. —-Reported Committee that graded. . —Tabled by of hangar for Company, by the Clerk books had Tuckey Exe- I that been by Public Works t streets had been —Tabled by the Reeve, a communication from Canadian National Railways advising train Cadet Inspection The Army Cadet Corps of the Exetei* High School will be in­ spected Wednesday, May Sth, by Capt. B. M. Milligan, area cadet officer according to an announcement made last Satur­ day. Injured by Cow Tommy Kyle, son of Mr. Mrs, William Kyle, Kippen, suf­ fered a painful accident Friday, while doing the chores. A kicked him in .the face with result he lost several teeth five stitches were required. and’ cow' the and Return from Motor Trip Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Apple­ ton returned Saturday after a pleasant motor trip covering over 1800 miles. They left Ex­ eter the preceeding Sunday and accompanied by Mrs. E. Parsons motored to Amherstburg where Mrs. Parsons visited with her son, Harry. From Amherstburg, they motored through Detroit and across the state of Michigan to Chicago and then to Molene, Indianna, where they visited with an uncle and aunt. Return­ ing through Ohio they again visited at Amherstburg and brought Mrs. Parsons back with them. f —Requested Clerk to advise the investigation of local station drain reported to be the cause of the flooding of the station basement as reported by the District Superintendent of the C-N.R. —Requested P.U.C. to place a street light on pole on North Sanders St. west of Main on the motion of Councillors Sweitzer and Caldwell. —Instructed constables to ad­ vise business people that no ve­ hicles or other merchandise should be stored on public pro­ perty or right of way on mo­ tion of Councillors Cochrane and Sweitzer. —Accepted first and second reading of By-Law No. 5, 1948, providing for the issuing of de­ bentures in the amount of $48,000.00 for the provision of additional water supply on the motion of Councillors Sweitzer and Cochrane. —Granted $500.00 to the Ex­ eter Concert Band, half to be paid at the present time, on the motion of Councillors Caldwell and Allison. -—Read and dealt with appli­ cations for building permits as follows on the motion of Coun­ cillors Allison and Caldwell: Muriel Whilsmith, a house, South Gidley; A. J. McKerral, a house, E. Main; R. E. Balk­ will, enlarging barn and build­ ing a garage, E. Andrew; Wm. ing, N. Sanders; Joseph Davis, improvement to house. S. Lake Road.; Harvey Pollen, house, N. Huron; W. G. Cochrane, house, S. Gidley; all granted. Graham Arthur, enlarging garage, East Main and Harvey Pfaff, house, N. John, held for further con­ sideration. —Allowed Harvey Pollen $15 in lieu of drain street. --Ordered the following ac­ counts paid; G. “ surer, Exeter Hockey Club, grant, $120.00; Canadian Can­ cer Society, membership fee, $10.00; H. R. Anderson, sup­ plies, $2.85; Exeter Concert Band, part grant, $250.00; Jack snowploughing streets, R. V. Anderson, fee for and reports, $450.00; Hankin & Co., rods, C. V. Pickard, out of Operation for Appendicitis Mr. Art H. Campbell, recrea­ tional director, was taken ill last week with an acute attack of appendicitis and on Saturday underwent an operation at Joseph’s Hospital, London, is getting along nicely. St. He lieThe cure for cancer may in the mind of a boy or girl who is growing up in one of the destitute countries of Europe hungry, cold, without schooling. Give to the Canadian Appeal for Children and keep these poten­ tial leaders alive and healthy. C.F.P.L. Goes Calling A splendid evening’s entertain ment was presented in the Town Hall, Hensail, on Monday evening Calling numbers program Club of Church, Hensall. The following local artists were chosen for the Mystery Hunt, the prize winner was Miss Elaine Carlisle other contestants, Mrs. White and Mr. Sanderson; For the band prize, winner Mary Goodwin, Mr. White Mr. McLean. A radio show presented from p.m. .Pictures Free Press social hour followed the when C.F.P.L. Goes presented fine musical and broadcast. The was sponsored by the St. Paul’s Anglican lead Miss and was 10 ■ the a refreshments 9 p.m. to were taken by cam er man and and Dr o gram. Elmer D. Bell of connections on Farrow, trea- Heads Baseball Elmer Bell, vice-president the Huron-Perth Baseball Asso­ ciation, stepped up to the presi­ dency at a meeting held in the Hensall Town Hall, last Thurs­ day evening. He will take over from Leroy O’Brien, of Zurich, who last year held this position. Other officials for the 19 48 Past president, vice - presidents, Wright, of Mitchell and Hearn, Lucan; secretary, Tudor, Hensall; treasurer, Livermore, Clinton. Essery, $57.50; m a p s Francis $160.00; pocket expense, $69.06; Hilton Laing, gas and work, fire truck, tractor, truck, $41.87; Mather Bros., gas and oil, truck, $3.70; Newton Motor Sales, gas and oil, truck, $25.42; R. G. Seldon & Son, fuel, Town Hall, $38.00. Southcott Bros., relief, groc., $14.00; R. G. Seldon & Son, re­ lief, fuel, $14..00; Chambers & Darling, relief, meat, $6.00; Harvey’s Grocery, relief, grocer­ ies, $15.00; James Bowey, re­ lief, fuel, $14.00; Broom’s Meat Market, relief, meat, $6.00; Learn & McDonald, relief, milk, $10.00; R. G. Seldon & Son, re­ lief, fuel, $12,00. Time Sheet maint., '$32.54 st, st, st, -John Stlre, st. Eddie Coombes, 82; Carl Stlre, 4; Wm. Smith, 0; Gerald Cor­ nish, st. maint., garbage, $67.05 Edgar Mawhinney, st. maint., garbage, $50.85; Sam Grainger, st. maint., garbage, $48.40; Ri­ chard Davis, st. cleaning, $19; Edward Coombes, $6.00. All motions were inurnment on the maint, maint. maint. st. maint. schedule would be changed to | Councillor Allison. carried. Ad- motion of season will be: Leroy O'Brien; Ross Ivan Slack John The organization meeting was attended by representatives from Clinton, Clinton Radio School, Mitchell, St. Marys, Zurich, Cen­ tralia, Lucan and Dashwood. The league’s bank shows a tidy sum of $23S.OO with a bank deposit of some $116.00 for team guarantees to finish the 19 47 season. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, which time it h$ve all teams schedule drawn expected to line Dashwood, Hensall, Clinton Radio School, Exeter, Mitchell and The other 1947 entry fa is not expected to These teams with tion of St. Marys will play a Class "C” ball while this team will play in this loop but will be classed as Intermediate "B" and will represent the Huron- Perth in the "B” playdowns re­ gardless of their position at the end of the schedule. The team finishing first In the league will receive the Huron-Perth shield and the team winning on-Perth championship the cup. It, was decided not •the league this year and to play a single schedule. balance April 28th, at is expected to entered and a up. Teams are up from Lucan, , Clinton, Centralia, St. Marys, from Staf- enter, the excep- ■the Hur- will get to split Members of the Exeter 1.0. O.F. who are also members of the Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans of Thebes Sanator­ ium London, were hosts members of the order guests in a get-together at Exeter Arena Wednesday ning of last week, A special chartered bus London and „ another Brantford were used to the members to Exeter others came in cars from onto, St. Thomas, Aylmer, Leamington, Windsor and Roy­ al Oaks, Mich. Forming up at degree team in others with their headed by a pipe band from Glencoe and the goat led by Bennet Fisher and! Elmer McFalls, the .parade, about 200 strong marched down town as far as the Central Hot­ el and returned. Crowds of spectators lined the street and cheered as the procession passed Roped together directly behind the degree team were the didates who later were into .the mystic rights order. Supreme Monarchos Harry G. Wilmot made long trip from Schnectady, N.Y. as did the Clinton E. Ohio. Past A. Hoover, Frank also visitors. Seventeen from Exeter toi and the eve-1 from from bring while Tor- the arena, the uniform and red fez caps, traditional can- initiated of the Sheik the Supreme .Secretary, Jolly, of Geneva, Supreme MonarchoS of Gore, among Toledo, Ohio and of Toronto, were the distinguished work1, from of the hosts for followed. candidates, ten and the others from Brantford, were initiated and two were reinstated. Following the degree which won high praise the- visitors, the members Exeter Lodge .were the luncheon which Among the provisions were 15 0 pounds of roast beef, 700' buns, 55 large cherry pies and 25 .gal­ lons of coffee. The slogan of the Thebes lodge is "We Never Sleep". , Among those in charge of the organization for the event were Clark Fisher and Wm. Cham­ bers. W. C. Allison, O. S. Atkin­ son and Fred Darling took part in the degree work. The and and that A. W. District High School Board The regular monthly meeting for April of the Exeter District High School Board was held in the Home Economics room of the school on Monday evening, April 5. Absent A. Finkbeiner. The minutes of the March meet­ ing were read and adopted, correspondence was read discussed. Moved by E. L. Mickle seconded by A. W .Morgan this Board acquire the services of Mr. J. B. Creech for the next school year. Carried. Per E. L. Mickle and E. R. Hopper that Dr. Cowen, Morgan and C. S. MacNaughton be a Committee along with the Principal to fill vacancies en the staff, with power to act. Carried Per C. S. MacNaughton and E. Chambers that the position of Attendance Officer be advertis­ ed at a minimum salary of $50 with a mileage allowance of 7c per mile. Carried. Moved by E. L. Mickle and seconded by Jas. McAllister that this Board adopt the form rec­ ommended by the Department for the attendance of pupils from outside the district, and that schools oustide the District be notified of this step taken by the Board. Carried. The following committees were struck; Transportation: E. Chambers, K. Johns, J. McAllister, E. L. Mickle. Property. L. (). Brisson, C. S. MacNaughton, E. R. Hopper. Management: A. W. Morgan, E. L. Mickle, A. Finkbeiner, E. R. Hopper. j Several requisitions were ap­ proved on motion of A. W. Mor­ gan and Jas. McAllister. The accounts were as read on motion per and K. Johns. The Principal’s briefly with the W.O.S.S.A, London at Easter Commencement. Farm Labour regulations were discussed and left to the Principal’s discre­ tion. Per E. L. Mickle and Chambers that the report adopted. Adjournment at 1.30 by R. Hoppet4, E, D. Ilowey, Secretary approved of E. R. Hop- Report dealt results of the Oratorical Contest in the term examinations and the ■plans f< Farm E, be E.