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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1949-12-08, Page 1Seventy-sixth Year EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 8, 1949 Single Copy 60 A Hospital Is Needed; Everyone Must Help It has been repeatedly said by visitors to South Huron, and by local residents who have visited many other districts and provinces and countries, that South Huron, beyond compari­ son, is the most prosperous dist­ rict they have ever visited, and that the people of this neighbor­ hood have more to be thankful for than even many other fav­ ored districts. We have none of the very rich and few of the very poor. Practically all are gainfully employed, or have ac­ cumulated sufficient for their later years. We have to acknow­ ledge that South Huron District has been good to us—for which we must all feel thankful. Should we not be willing and anxious to show our thankful­ ness by contrlbutihg something to the general welfare of t-he district? we have than Iby to the Fund? The committee which re­ presents the whole district feels fully justified in appealing to all the people for generous dona­ tions toward the proposed hos­ pital.’ Many people have subscribed, very generously according to their means, others not so well as we had hoped for, but on the whole the fund continues to grow very favorably. Many are waiting for the canvassers to call, but canvassing is a big job that cannot be hurried. A can­ vasser’s work is not always easy, but it is sometimes vefy gratifying. We are thankful that we have men who are willing to do this work. They are* giving much of their time and thought to do a good work. They want you to ask them and how bute. Be they call, we would completed before year. The other later start and longer time. The large subscribers are asked to make their first cash payments at an early date (in any case before the end of the year). Payments and further ar­ rangements may ibe any time with the N. Creech, or W. Ulric Snell or E. who are supplied receipts. Many canvassers ported *all their The following is ceived to December -5: Exeter Previously acknowledged $40,885. H. J. Cornish Co., London McKay-Cocker Construc­ tion Co., London ...... Isard, Robertson & Co., London ....................... Bank of Montreal, Exe­ ter ................... ..... . William Stone ............... A. Geddes ...................... Herb Ford .................... Irwin Ford .................... Miss Geraldine M. Arm­ strong ...................... Charles Miller .............. Mrs. George Windsor ... W. E. Bentley ............... William May ................ Ed Broderick ............. . Charles Kerslake .... Mr. and garth Herman Mr. and risen Patrick Reid ................. Joe McDonald .......... Mrs. William Henderson William Million ............ Mrs. and Mrs. William Higgins Mr. and Heywood Mr. and Mrs. F. Whil- Smith ........................... Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harris ....................... What better way could to show our gratitude contributing generously South Huron Hospital Nominations On December 26 Exeter will hold their nomina­ tions on Monday, December and election, if Monday, January 2. Tljjs is cording to statute. This year offices to be filled are reeve, deputy-reeve and three council­ lors. This will give the munici­ pality two representatives at the county council. Members of the Exeter School Board whose term office expires this year are W. Middleton, Carfrey Cann and E. Russell. necessary, 26, on ac- the of E. R. Bend Operator to explain the matter, best you can contri- kind to them when In Exeter and Usborne like to have this work the end of the districts got a will need a made at treasurer, R. G. Cochrane, R. Hopper, with official have not re­ subscriptions, the list re- 50. 100. 50. 500. 25. 100. 100. 100. Mrs. L. V. Ho- Kernick ........... Mrs. J. H. Har- • V* omH HIM Mrs. Vernon <4 V 41 *'|* « 4 «« « * b 4«1Ml Usborne Previously Additional 100. 10. 5. 25. 200. 40. 25. 250. 100. 10. 5. 5. 5. 5. 100. 100. 50. 25. Appeals Fine The appeal of Edward A. bert, of Stratford, against conviction by Magistrate D. Holmes, K.C., on August 4, of unlawfully operating a skating rink was heard by Judge T. M. Costello this afternoon in a special session of the county court. At the time of the conviction a fine of $40 and costs, was im­ posed. E. G. Thompson, K.C., of Stratford, was counsel for the apellant. Crown Attorney H. G. Hays acted for the crown. This is understood to be the first appeal against a conviction under the Lord’s Day Act, arising out of prosecutions throughout the province. Chief Constable John Cowan, of Grand Bend, said he visited the rink on Sunday, June 19, accompanied by Constable Lock- ner. Roller skating was in pro­ gress by 150 people. Statements Inadmissible Certain statements allegedly made by the accused to the con­ stables, were ruled inadmissible because of lack of warning. Con­ stable Cowan said Odbert went over to a booth, took out a and handed- it to him. To Mr. Thompson, the stable said he did not know Odbert’s occupation is a machin­ ist welder in the C.N.R. shops at Stratford. Constable Lockner stated that Odbert was always around the rink on a Sunday. On June 19 Odbert was stand­ ing at the south end of the rink. Mrs. Odbert was in the office, and Odbert came to the con­ stables and gave Cowan a ticket. The rink was in operation with skating to music. He saw money change hands, from skaters to Mrs. Odbert. He did not agree with Mr. Thompson that the most active man was one named Jor­ dan. , Appointed Manager Robert Jordan, chiropractic student, called by the defence, after Mr. Thompson’s request for dismissal was refused, said he was appointed manager of the rink by Odbert on June 1, 1949. He knew the accused as a ma­ chinist welder. On Sunday, June 19, the Wonder Roller Skating Club was operating the rink, he said. The club was organized by citizens and vacationists of Grand Bend on Friday, June 17. As a result of an agreement the club took over the rink. Terms of the lease from Mr. and Mrs. Gdbert, entitled the lessees to operate on Sunday. On Sunday, June 19, Mrs. Odbert was there. Odbert was not there during the week. Odbert never operated the rink on Sunday after June 19 the wit- ' ness stated. ’ To Crown Attorney Hays, the witness admitted lie was work- ' Ing on Sundays prior to June 19. He drew the same money from 1 Odbert all summer for his ser- 1 vices. ■ Jh answer to a question from Judge Costello, tbe witness said ‘ he got $45 a week from Mr, Od­ bert, six days and one for the * club. The hearing of six opera­ tions on subsequent Sundays > against ’Odbert have been held up pending this appeal. Od- his E. roller $42,970. acknowledged $ 9,140. ....................... 3,456. Steplien Previously Bank Of Montreal, Credi­ ton .............................«. $14,596. acknowledged $ 4,525. 100. $ 4,625. Bank of Montreal, Hen- sail ............................... 200. Batik of Montreal, Zur­ ich ............................... 200. Grand Total reported $62,591. Donate Proceeds To Fund The proceeds from the Junior Farmer’s fall dance held In the .Co-op hall amounted to $60.00 and is being donated to the South Huron Hospital Fund. The hall was donated for the dance by the Exeter District Co-Op, Robert Hern Wins Beef Club Award The following are the results of the Exeter Beef Cajf Club, This club was sponsored by the Exeter Agricultural Society and was carried on under .the super­ vision of the -Ontario Depart ment of Agriculture, The club leaders who helped considerably in arranging meet­ ings, etc., were Harry Dougall and Bill Rowcliffe. The calves were shown at the Exeter Fall Fair and the pre­ sentation of awards took place at the Junior Achievement Night held in Seaforth Collegiate on December 2. Following is the statement of awards, Total points were the result of the addition of points won on award on entry, judging, answers, showmanship, care and monthly feeding reports, attend­ ance at meetings; Robert Hern, 920, $7.00 (prize money); Mur­ ray Dawson, 860, $6.00; Easton, 847,. $5.00; $4.00; Peggy $3.50; $3.00; , Ross Faber, Council Sets Election Dates The regular meeting of Municipal Council of the Village of Exeter was held ih the Coun­ cil Chamber^ -on Monday eve­ ning with Reeve Sweitzer and Hughes, Lin- the card con- that 825, 807, 778, $3.00. Tom John Pym, __ Rowcliffe, Ronald Rowcliffe, 760, Bermuda Holiday Over, Locals Return To Cold Clime Mr. and Mi’s. K. J. Lampman returned last week after holiday­ ing for a month in Bermuda. They made the return trip by air taking five hours to go down from Toronto and with head­ winds it took six and a hours to return. The climate excellent, the only fly in the ointment was returning to cold winter weather. The tourist season is just beginning in Ber­ muda and will last till after Easter. half was this Open All Wednesday stores in Exeter, which Stores The have been closed on Wednesday Councillors Hern* denfield and Spider present, The minutes of. thO last regu­ lar meeting of November 21 were read and adopted, Communications were read and dealt with as follows: The Workman’s CQjnpensation Board, regarding. Cornish; filed. Town of Jxoderieh, regarding transient traders; filed. Department of Education, re­ garding community programs; attention of the olerkt Canada Underwriters’ Associa­ tion, regarding cam of fire equipment. :' It was moved and seconded by Councillors Lindenfield and Hern that the Robert Sinfpson Com­ pany be notified that* it will be necessary for them to pay a Transient Trader*? Licence in connection with its order office. The matter of Boxing; Day was discussed. Council felt that this was a matter for the merchants to decide. Action was delayed pending a request from the mer­ chants in the matter. By-law 20, 1949, appointing Chas. M. MacNaughton as muni­ cipal representative on the Exe­ ter District High School Board for 1950-1951, three readings passed. By-law 21, for nominations comber 26, 19 49, and polling, if necessary, on Monday, January 2, 19 50, was given its three readings and was finally passed. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Snider and Hughes that the tender of W. C. Mac­ Donald for the snowploughing Pupils Shown Films On Mail Delivery The students of the Exeter District High School were treated to a film and lecture Friday afternoon by G. E, Sackville, public relations representative of the Canada Post (Office, sponsor­ ed by the local post master, M. W. Pfaff, Two films were shown depicting mail delivery from the stage coach days to the present also the way the mail is handled from the time of posting until delivery. It also showed the tremendous volume handled at the Christmas season and ad­ vised early posting of Christmas parcels and mail. The Post-Mas- ter General is offering an award for the best essay on the topic, Amateur Show f-Acclamation In Stephen; Trustees Fail To Qualify Still Critically Ill Mr, Norman Hockey is critic- ill in Victoria Hospital but every day new hopes are for his recovery. .Mr. Hoc- suffered a hemorrhage and undergone two serious ally with held key has operations in Victoria Hospital, London. ‘For the second opera­ tion he was four hours on the operating table. He has received thirty - seven blood transfusions and, thanks to the members of the Exeter branch of the Cana­ dian Legion, the plasma will Ibe replaced by thirty-seven blood donors. was given its and was finally 1949, providing on Monday, De- afternoon most of the year, are of streets at the rate of $5 per open this Wednesday and will hour be accepted and that a be open each Wednesday after- notice be placed in The Times- noon until Christmas. Advocate regarding removal ofnoon until Christmas. Bert Ostland This week R. E. Russell is in­ stalling an oil-burner in the Clandeboye United Church. Miss Helen Sweet, of Guelph, spent the week-end at her home here, Returns Home From Hospital Mrs. Noble Scott, who recently underwent an operation in Vic­ toria Hospital, returned home on Saturday and is recuperating nicely, Legion President Comradeship was exemplified to a high degree at a meeting of the Exeter Branch of the Can­ adian Legion Monday night when thirty-seven members offered to donate their blood to replace the thirty-seven blood transfusions given to one of their comrades, Norman Hockey, now critically ill in Victoria Hospital, London. It was the annual meeting of the Legion Borland in of officers (President, vice-president, Larry Snider cond vice-president, ling; sergeant-at-arms Ross Oke; Chaplain, Rev. Wm. Mair, The following are members of the executive, L. McKnight, R. E. Pooley, E. D. Bell, C. Brintnell, V. Heywood, E. Sutherland, W. McLean, L. Reynolds, A. Easton. autos from streets during nights. The matter of parking space, at one time granted to Ontario Motorways for a. bus stop, and more recently used as a taxi stand by Mr. Clifford Watson, was considered. It was moved and seconded by Councillors Hern and Snider that from this date*the space allowed Mr. Wat­ son for the parking of his taxis be twenty-four feet running north from a point six feet north from the north wall of the Supeijtest building occupied by Snell'Bros, and Co. on the east side of Main 'Street and that clerk prepare a by-law. the with President Bert charge. The election resulted as follows: Bert Ostland; first S6i Fred Dar- District Governor The clerk was instructed to of Highways, London, requesting two “Drive Slow” signs, and to advise milk and bread delivery wagon drivers the centre of standing. Engineer V. Council on William Street sewer and pumping sta- apply to the Department to keep rigs off roads when left Anderson report- Sorority Sends Gifts The girls of Beta Sigma have been busy this week pack­ ing a lovely box of toys aild clothing articles for a Christmas present for a group of needy children Another box of fruit and candy is to be sent to The Home in Clinton. In this way the girls are trying to bring a little cheer to those who otherwise might not have a very happy Christmas. Phi in Northern Ontario. District Governor Arnold D. McNair, of Milverton, paid his official visit to the Exeter Lions club at their supper meeting in the Central Hotel Friday evening last. A sing-song was enjoyed After partaking of a hearty re­ past the guest of honor delivered an inspiring address on “What Are You Standing For”? .The community is looking to men of character and willingness to pro­ mote such activities that will make the community a desire­ able place in which to live. He congratulated the Exeter Lions Club on the work they have ac­ complished in this community and spoke of the many monu­ ments and. memorials that clubs are building wherever they are active. He emphasized the word “Our” and spoke of the import* vant work to be carried on in our community and of our pride in the community. “The fellow that knocks a community most Is the one who does the least to im­ prove It” said the speaker. He wound, up his remarks by quoting from Abraham Lincoln, “I like the man who is proud of the community In which he lives, so that the community is proud of him,” The District Governor was in­ troduced by Reeve A. J. Sweit­ zer and afterwards an expression of appreciation was voiced by Past D. D. Governor A. J. Tra- quair who presented Mr. McNair with a handsome Kenwood blan­ ket?, Lion Harvey Pollen announced the Tag Day for the Blind and Lion Claude Blowes reminded the members of the joint Christ­ mas entertainment sponsored the Legion and the Lions to held in the Lyric Theatre Saturday, December 17, ed to storm tion. The read and ordered paid of the motion of Councillors and Hughes: Mrs. L. treasurer, Exeter Library Board, balance Skinner, balance Fisher, cultural W, H. Hodgson, treasurer, Exe­ tei’ P’ublic School Board, part appropriation, $1,000,00; Frank Creech, treasurer, Exeter Fire Department, salaries, $665.00; George Lawson, clerk of Divi­ sion Court, fees, $56.00; Donald Link, crossing road tile, $7.30; Township Of Usborne, •grading streets, $80.00; Sales, servicing Supertest Station, battery (truck), Bros. & Company, gas and tow­ ing (snowplow), $2,85; R. G. Seldon & Son, coal (town hall), $29.70; Charles Dietrich, bal­ ance due Report No. 3, sewer, $1,214.61; Exeter Public Utili­ ties, following accounts were Snider Howey, grant, $375.00; Gerald treasurer, Exeter Band, grant, $250.00; Clark treasurer, Exeter Agri­ Society, grant, $100.00; Patronized * An amateur concert “Exeter orf Parade” was presented in the Arena Friday evening last and attracted a, fine audience. An ex­ cellent program was provided and each one taking part was present­ ed with a gift. Draws were made for some fine prizes, both gifts and prizes being donated by the merchants of Exeter. Nine usherettes opened the program with a speech introduc­ ing W. G. Cochrane as the mas­ ter of ceremonies and E. Bell as assistant, The first numbers were dances and songs interspersed with draws. LAC Crane, played a piano solo. Solos sung by George Wright, Plunkett, “ ’ * ~ Daniels, dancing by Sheilah Bailey; i by Shirley Harness, Janey ness and D. Hale; songs by the volunteer Barber Shop Harmony singers. There was a pie-eating contest by three girls. Awarding of prizes created a great deal of interest. A prize for the oldest gentleman was won by Frank Taylor; oldest Mrs. G. Jaques; the longest ried couple, Dr. E. S. and Steiner; the most recently ried couple, Mrs. and Mrs. Doug. Harrison; to the lady with the longest run in her stocking, Mrs. H. Jensen; to the lady most recently engaged, Miss Helen Preszcator; to the youngest baby boy, son of Sgt. Crawford; to the youngest baby girl, daughter of Arnold Lindenfield. The special dcor prize was won by Mrs. Statton and the draw for the fur stole was won by Dr. Fletcher. Other draws for donat­ ed gifts were made. Mrs. Ernest Jones was awarded a prize be­ cause her birthday came the day after Christmas. The teachers, Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Jamieson, were given prizes for the work in training the children as was Mr, Lawrence Wein. About 180 bags of candy were given to the children. Thanks were tendered doctors and merchants for prizes donat­ ed and to those assisting and taking part in the show. Mr. Thompson is giving the children a free matinee on Wed­ nesday, December 28, at 2:30 at the Lyric Theatre. The concert was sponsored by Mrs. Elsie Hookey and Mrs. Mary Guillimen to whom a great deal of credit is due for the splendid ’ evening’s entertainment. Sgt. J. Francis took some . photographs of the entertainers ; and these will be available in ’ booklet form. ' Proceeds for the Hospital fund $112.80. LAC Carmens, and LAC Scott; R.C.A.F., were Cpl. LAC tap trios Har- lady, mar- Mrs. mar- by be on Exeter Motor truck, $1,00; gas and oil, $42,83; Snell ___ --- lighting $250.13, fire protection $390.00, town hall $3.04, $643.17; December relief, $43.00; Lindenfield’s Ltd., town hall rest rooms $768.46, sup­ plies $30.29, $798.75; William Laverty, labour, $39.12; Samuel Grainger, labour, $33.52; Edgar Mawhinney, labour, $39.70; Sam Sweitzer, snowploughing side- walks, $6.50; Sam Sweitzer, re­ moval of snow with truck, $32.- 00; Norval Jones, removal of snow With truck and loader, $72.00; The Receiver-General of Canada, tax deductions, $11,55. All motions were carried. Ad­ journment on the motion Councillor Lindenfield. of Home After Appendictomy Murray Keyes? son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Keyes, north of town, has returned home from St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital after a successful appendictomy operation. Advertising copy should be in not later than Monday noon. Hold Double Golden Wedding Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs, James Lawson and to Mr. and Mrs, William Martyn, of town, who on Tuesday celebrat­ ed a double golden, wedding jubilee. As neither Mrs. Martyn nor Mrs, Lawson are in the best of health the day was quietly observed. Dr. and Mrs. William Lawson, Jimmy and Karen, of Listowel, were here for the oc­ casion. The double wedding cere­ mony took place fifty years ago at the homes of the 'brides’ par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. George Ma­ whinney, of the Goshen Line, Stephen Township, the officiat­ ing cleryman being Rev. James I-Iussier. Mrs. Lawson’s maiden name was Fannie .Mawhinney, while Mrs. Martyn's name was Margaret. Both couples have been esteemed residents of Exe­ ter for many years. Mr. Lawson conducted a jewellery store and Mr. and Mrs. Martyn are re­ tired from a farm in Stephen. Grand Bend Man Stephen Township have re­ turned the reeve and council by acclamation but because of the failure to qualify of those nom­ inated as trustees for the Town­ ship School Area a second nom­ ination will be required. The council returned by accla­ mation are: Reeve, Elmer Law- son; deputy reeve, Harry Beaver; councillors, John Morrisey, Roy Swartz and Charles McGregor. A nomination meeting was held in the Township Hall, Credi- ton Monday afternoon. The hall was packed to overflowing. Clerk Freeman Morlock presided. The meeting was one of the finest*to be held in a number of years. Harmony prevailed thru- out. The Aux Sable River ass­ essment and the Exeter District High School as well as the pro­ posed new South Huron hospital were matters under considera­ tion and met with the approval of the speakers Elmer Lawson and Harry Bea­ ver were both nominated for the reeveship. Mr. Beaver, John Mor­ risey, Willis Gill and Nelson Shenk were nominated for dep­ uty reeve and John Morrisey, Roy Swartz, Charles McGregor and Stewart Webb were nomi­ nees for the council. There were three nominated for trustees of the Township School Area but the job goes beg­ ging as none of the nominees have qualified. Those nominat­ ed were Ross Love, Colin Love and Verne Sharpe. Another nom- | ination to fill the two vacancies is being called for Friday after­ noon three term Love Rev. H . Snell Resumes Pulpit After Illness After an absence of ten weeks from his pulpit, owing to in­ juries received in an auto acci­ dent, Rev. Harold J. Snell con­ ducted the morning service in James Street United Church on Sunday. Mr. Snell expressed grateful appreciation for the many kind­ nesses shown him during his ill­ ness. Mr. C. V. Pickard, also in­ jured in the accident with Mr. Snell, was out to church for the first time. Rev. Mr. Smith, representing the Ontario Temperance Federa­ tion, brought a message showing the results of the present liquor laws in increased crime and drunkenness, A subscription was taken on behalf of the fund. Owing to the rain and slip­ pery condition of the roads, the attendance was not large. Rev. H. Currie of Crediton was the speaker at the evening service. The subject of his ser­ mon was “Peace”. of next week -from two to o’clock The trustees whose of office expires are Ross and Ernest Willert. Trus­ tees whose term of office does not expire until the end of next year are Wellwood 'Gill, Roy Ma­ son and George Clarke. Order Sketches Ministerial Group Meets In Zurich The South Huron Ministerial Association held its December meeting at the homo of Rev. and Mrs. H. E. Roppel, Zurich, with the president, Rev. J. H. Getz, in the chair. Mr. Roppel conducted the devotional exer­ cises and gave a ibrief meditation on the theme of the sheep and shepherds in the story of the Nativity. Rev. J. V. Dahms of Crediton chapter of “Towards the Con­ version of England”, the report of a commission set up by the Church of England in 1943 to study the condition of the Christian Church in that coun­ try and the religious life of the people. In the first chapter of this report, which was reviewed by Rev. Harold Currie of Crediton at the November meeting held at the home of Rev. J. H. Getz, Dashwood, it was emphasized that the message of the Church, from first to last, is the Gospel, and that the prime need of the people is evangelism. People are prepared to give a hearing to what the Church has to say if I it can rise to its opportunity and task. The second chapter outlines the task of the Church to meet the declining moral standards of the nation with a | positive presentation of the Gos­ pel in all its fullness, in a man- reviewed the second Given 2 Months Alan Walper, twenty-seven- year-old Grand Bend farmer, and champion plowman, was sentenc­ ed to two months imprisonment Tuesday when a Lambton County petit jury found him guilty of dangerous driving. Walper was driver of a car which struck and fatally injured four-year-old Shirley Martelle near her Thed­ ford home, Augupt 27. This case went to the jury at 5 p.m., after an ali-day hearing, and the Verdict, returned almost three and a half hours later, was accompanied by a ’’strong recom­ mendation for mercy.” Presiding Judge E. A. Shau- nessy (declared that while he was taking this recommendation into consideration, he must also con­ sider that a young girl lost her life as a result of the accident, and that “in tile past few months six other lives have been lost in this county through motor ac­ cidents.” “We must put an end to it,” he declared. “There has grown up in this district a reckless dis­ regard for the Highway Traffic Act which must be curbed, I hope this Sentence, although it Is the lightest I have ever handed out, in such a case, will act as a deterrent to other drivers, and stop them disobeying our traffic laws.” Of P.S. Addition The regular monthly meeting of the Exeter Public School Board was held in the office of the Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. W. H, Hodgson, on Monday, Decem­ ber 5, at 7:30 p.m. All members of the Board were present. The minutes of the previous |ner understandable by the pres­ ent generation. And in the last analysis, the evidence for the credibility of the Gospel in the eyes of the world must be a quality of life manifested Church which the world find elsewhere. After ing the by the vote of Wood, closed with prayer by the presi­ dent. in the cannot some discussion topic, lunch was hostess who received a thanks by Rev. Kenneth and the meeting was follow- served meeting were read and adopted on a motion by Mr. W. G. Sel­ don and seconded by Mr. R. E. Russell. Carried. Moved by Mr. C. A. Cann and seconded by Mr. R. E. Russell that a letter be written to tho architects, Messrs. Page and Steele, authorizing them to pre­ pare sketches for the addition to the High School erected in 1938. Carried. Principal’s report: No. on roll, 274; No. of teaching days, 21; Average attendance, 249.5. j Moved by Mr. C. A. Cann and seconded by Mr. W. G. Seldon the the principal’s report be adopted and the necessary sup-; plies for the month be ordered. Accounts were read and or­ dered paid on a motion by Mr. W. H. Pollen and seconded by Mr. R. E. Russell. Moved by Mr. R. E. Russell and seconded by Mr. W. G. Sel­ don that children wishing to at­ tend Kingergarten classes, Janu­ ary 3, must have reached the age of five years before December 31, 1949, and a birth certificate or other suitable proof of age must be presented to the teacher before the child commences class­ es. The principal and Mrs. Helen Jermyn are holding Registration Classes in the Exeter Public School on December 29 And. 30, between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m. respectively, (See advertis- ment.) Carried, W. G. Seldon moved adjourn­ ment at 10:05 p.m. —W. H. Hodgson j Kids Again To Have Annual Christmas Party On Saturday, December 17, a Christmas party for the public school pupils of Exeter and dis­ trict will be held when the scholars will be treated to a party at the Lyric Theatre, spoil- sored by the Exeter branch of the Candadian Legion and the Lions Club, A theatre party will be held for the pupils of the Exeter Public School in the morning at 10 o’clock. The afternoon is be­ ing reserved for the pupils of the schools surrounding Exeter. There will be no parade this year. The pupils will assemble at the theatre at 1 o’clock for the first showing and at 3:15 for the second showing. Tickets ate being distributed to the schools showing the hours at which the children should ap­ pear. Treats will bo served at the close of each performance.