The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-11-28, Page 12RECEIVES RECEIVES 50-YEAR PIN — J. M. Southcott, third from the right, was presented with a 50-year pin by
members of the Masonic Grand Lodge and Lebanon Forest Lodge, Monday. Chester Mawhinney, shown
to the left of Mr. Southcott, was also honored for his many years' service as a lodge official and
secretary, Shown on the left are Jim Potter and William Cann, while on the right are District Deputy
Grand Master Arthur McLean and Kenneth Hodgins. T-A photo
HONOR RETIRING TREASURER — W. E. Middleton, is shown being congratulated by Lebanon Forest
Lodge Master Jim Potter, left. Mr. Middleton, a lodge member for 40 years, was presented with a past
master's jewel at his home, Monday. From the left are: Jim Potter, District Deputy Grand Master Arthur
McLean, Lucan, William Cann, Mr:.Middleton, Ken Lampman and Chester Mawhinney. T-A photo
Elected officials critical
of interest by ratepayers
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There was a switch in the
tone of the Exeter nomination
meeting this year. Rather than
elected officials coming under
attack or questioning from
elected representative, it was just
the opposite with the ratepayers
coming under attack.
The reason for the attack was
the fact only a handful of
ratepayers were in attendance.
"I'm disappointed in the
people of Exeter," Mayor Jack
Delbridge said in starting the
criticism of ratepayers for their
lack of interest.
He pointed out that
businessmen had complained in
the past because the nomination
was held on a Friday night when
stores were opened and this year
council had changed the meeting
to a Wednesday night so all
could attend.
Council nominee Tom
MacMillan and PUC
Commissioner Murray Greene
were the only Main St.
merchants present at the
meeting.
The fastest way to thaw a frozen
turkey is to immerse the bird in
warm tap water.
Delbridge questioned whether
the remainder were in London
doing their Christmas shopping.
"I hope the press is writing
this down so the people will get
the message," Mayor Delbridge
concluded.
Reeve Boyle also expressed
disappointment in the turnout
and suggested this may be the
last time Exeter ratepayers will
have an opportunity to vote for
municipal officials, predicting
that by 1970 there may be
regional government.
"We're losing local autonomy
and letting it go out of the
municipality," Deputy-Reeve
Mery Cudmore contended,
adding that there was no cheaper
form of government than that at
the municipal level.
"It's similar to all services,"
he noted "they're quicker and
more economical when you can
get them locally."
He said one of the main
reasons why local autonomy is
slipping is due to the lack of
interest of the residents.
"The people of Exeter — and
other communities — are
throwing away that which others
are actively fighting for,"
retiring Councillor Joe Wooden
explained.
He went on to note that
university and secondary
students, as well as those in the
civil rights movements in the
U.S.A. were actually fighting for
more powers and a say in their
own affairs at the grass roots
level and this is what Exeter
residents now enjoyed and were
throwing away.
The SHDHS principal said the
apathy was "incredible".
At the conclusion of the
meeting, Mayor Delbridge noted
that more people probably
would have been in attendance
had they known the event was
going to be so interesting.
The meeting did feature
many interesting reports and
some lively discussion
particularly regarding the
reduction of councillors from six
to four.
Those present at the Exeter
meeting in addition to the
nominated candidates included:
C. V. Pickard, Ward Hem,
Wilfrid Shapton, R. D. Jennyn,
who chaired the meeting, Cpl.
Harry VanBergen, PUC manager
Hugh Davis, Ken Ottewell,
Eldrid Simmons, Garnet Hicks,
Ken Johns, Eric Carscadden and
T-A editor Bill Batten.
Members of the Lebanon
Forest Lodge, had a busy night
Monday as they initiated one
candidate and heSteWert honors.
on three leng-terrn Meimbers,,
.previePS. " to the meeting,.
District Deputy grand IV1aSOr.
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joinedlocal Masonofficials. and
visited at the home of W.
Middleton,
William .Cann presented Mr.
Middleton with a past master's
jewel and expressed words of
appreciation On 'behalf . of -tho
lOdge for the local :man'S..many
yeat$ .9f servlee as treasurer.
Mr. Middleton has been a.
member of the lodge. for 40
years and has held an executive
position during all those years,
Lodge Master Jim Potter
presented Mrs. Middleton with
flowers in appreciation for her
help to the ledge over the years.
On the return to the lodge
rooms, J. M. Southcott was
presented with a 50-year pin by.
Mr. McLean on behalf of the
Grand Lodge and Lebanon
Forest Lodge. Mr. Southcott was
Lodge Master 35 years ago.
Mr. Southcott expressed his
gratitude for the honor and
pointed .out how much Masonry
had done for him and suggested
to. the candidate of the evening
that he would receive more from.
Lodge activities than he could
ever give to it.
Another presentation
followed to Chester Mawhinney,
a former Lodge Master and
secretary.
Mr. Mawhinney expressed
appreciation for the honor and
made comment of how he had
enjoyed working with the
different officers throughout the
years.
Guests were present for the
occasion from Ottawa, Toronto,
Kitchener, Waterloo, London,
Seaforth, Clinton and Hensall.
The evening concluded with a
smorgasbord provided by the
ladies of the Eastern Star.
On the occasion of their
fifty-fifth wedding anniversary,
Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Johns of
town were honoured at a family
dinner at the Dufferin Hotel,
Centralia, Saturday. Following
the dinner, members of their
family and relatives from
Toronto, Hamilton, Sarnia and
London gathered for a social
time at their residence.
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Brock
spent a few days visiting in
Kitchener, Toronto and
attended the showing of the
Queen's Guineas at the Royal
Winter Fair.
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And take further notice that an advance poll will be held at the Town Hall on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. until 5 o'clock
p.m.
For the purpose of electing six councillors
At the same time, elections will be held to elect two members to the Huron County
Board of Education, to be elected by public school supporters, and one trustee to
the Huron-Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board, to be elected by '
separate school supporters, and one member to the Huron County Board of
Education, to be elected by separate school supporters.
At the same times and places, the following question will be submitted to the
electors:. "Are you in favour of reducing the number of councillors from six to
four?"
POLLING SUBDIVISION NO. 1A & 1B
At Graham Arthur's Garage — 518 Main Street South
POLLING SUBDIVISION NO. 2A & 2B
At the Town Hall — 322 Main Street South
POLLING SUBDIVISION NO, 3A & 3B
At the residence of Roy Webber — 199 Main Street South
POLLING SUBDIVISION NO. 4
At the residence of Mrs, Priscilla Hewitt — 156 Main Street North
AND ALL ELECTORS ARE HERESY REQUESTED
TO GOVERN THEMSELVES ACCORDINGLYEReRtiucri4nni.40RotsetADDEN