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CLINTON AEWS.RECORD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19,1978—PAGE 15
Auburn's 125th birthday announced throughbumper seekers
by Eleanor Bradnock
Do you have your
bumper sticker to tell
everyone of Auburn's
125th birthday party next
year? They have arrived
and Mrs. Allan Craig
gave some out at the
meeting held last Wed-
nesday evening in the
Community Memorial
Hall.
Due to the absence of
the president, Fred
Lawrence, the first vice-
president Allan Craig
was in charge. The
minutes were read by
secretary Eleanor
Bradnock and the
Hallowe'en dance on
October 28 planning was
completed and the
committee in charge
finished plans for the hot
meal to be served at
midnight. Bill Crawford
inquired about the
program for next year as
bands are being booked
now for the parade: Roy
Bennett of CKNX also
sent "material and will be
notified as soon as the
program plans are
completed for the three
days next summer.
The new T-shirts with
the Auburn crest will be
ordered at once so they
will be available before
Christmas. Mrs. Allan
Craig will order and Mrs.
Eleanor Bradnock will
have them available in
her, shop for sale. It was
decided to order 30 dozen
assorted sizes and
colours.
Lion president Bud
Chamney and'Randy
Machan were present and
asked what the com-
mittee would like the
local Lions Club to do
next year. A discussion
took place and further
plans will be made later.
The Plowing Match
quilt was on display and
presented to the 125th
committees by the
Women's Institute
president, Eleanor
Bradnock. On motion of
Mrs. Donald Haines and
Mrs. Allan Craig, tickets
will be sold at 50 cents
each or three for $1. Bill
Crawford will order the
1,000 tickets and they will
be available soon. Barry
Millian spoke on the
grant situation and told
what plans are being
made to apply for them.
It is hoped that some are
available to help the
small village to celebrate
125 years.
Mrs. Ann St. Jean and
Mrs. Maria Hebert were
present and enquired how
the new Children's
Workshop could help and
participate in the 125th
birthday party plans for
next year. This newly
organized group is for all
public school children in
the community and Mrs.
St. Jean, Mrs. Hebert and
Mrs. Sandy Andrews
have several plans for
this group of children.
A discussion took place
how to advertise and
what articles would sell
best to, make a profit to
help make plans. ,
The next meeting will
be held on November 8th
at 8 p.m. so try and be
present and see how the
committee is getting
prepared for next year.
Come out and show your
support and volunteer for
some committee. Tickets
forthe masquerade
dance October 28 are still
available.
Trustees meet
The Auburn Trustee
Board met last Saturday
evening for their October
meeting in the Auburn
Town Hall. The minutes
were read by clerk Frank
Raithby and a letter was
received from the Huron
County Library Board re
use of library room for
other activities so the
Clerk was instructed to
write and state that the
room for the library
books is locked at all
times except times when
the librarian, Mrs. Lillian
Leatherland has the
library open for the ex-
change of books.
It was stated that storm
windows will be placed on
the windows. The new
street lights were
discussed and it is hoped
they will be soon in-
stalled. Nomination
sheets were passed out
and it is hoped there will
be a great interest shown
and maybe enough
qualify that an election
will be necessary.
Nine persons were
present at the meeting.
Hall falling down
Will the Auburn
Community Memorial
Hall be repaired, in-
sulated or be renovated
or let just fall to pieces?
The members of the Hall
Board wondered all those
things at the open
meeting called for last
Tuesday evening. Only
three interested citizens
besides the members
>were present of the total
of 11 people. (Even
members of the Hall
Board were absent).
James Glousher,
chairman, was in charge
of the meeting which was
tiw
The Huron Presbyterial W.M.S. held its annual Fall
Rally last Wednesday in Knox Presbyterian
Church, Goderich. A cake, commemorating the
90th anniversary of the Auburn W.M.S. group, was
cut at that time. Left, to right, helping to cut the
cake are Ida White, missionary on furlough and
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guest speaker at the rally; Eleanor Bradnock, vice-
president of the Auburn W.M.S.; Lillian
Leatherland, secretary of the Auburn W.M.S. and
Mrs. E. Rivers, president of the Huron Presbyterial
W.M.S. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan).
opened by secretary Mrs,
Donald Haines.
Two contractors and
carpenters were present
and gave some estimates
and told how it could be
done with alterations and
using large fans. After
much discussion it was
decided to call another
meeting on Thursday,
October 26 at 8 p.m. On
motion of Sandy Andrews
and seconded by William
L. Craig that prices of
insulating and alterations
be brought in to this next
meeting, and it is hoped
that more citizens be
present.
In 1961, when the
Community Memorial
Hall was erected to
honour the boys who lost
their lives in both world
wars, everyone was very
proud of it -- please try
and mark this on your
calendar and show your
interest and support to
this project.
Social notes
Thanksgiving guests
with Mr. and Mrs. Ben
Hamilton were Mr. and
Mrs. Stanley Semegen,
Miss Shelley Semegen,
Mr. Greg Porter and Mrs.
Vera LaVigne, all of
Windsor and Mrs. Laura
Bennett of Detroit.
Mrs. Marian Lemp and
Miss Ruth Lemp of
Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs.
Eric Lemp and Wendy of
St. George, Mr. and Mrs.
Donald Kai of Oakville
and Mrs. Catherine
Jackson of Auburn were
guests for Thanksgiving
with Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Wagner.
Church anniversary
Bouquets of bronze and
golden shaded mums
decorated Knox United
Church, Auburn, for their
annual anniversary
service. The guest
speaker for the occasion
was Rev. Harold, Snell of
Exeter and his son Peter
Snell, student minister at
Ailsa Craig. The organist
was Mrs. Norman
Wightman and Mrs. Greg
Park was pianist. An
organ and piano prelude
was played by these
ladies prior to the ser-
vice.
The guest choir, the
Goderich Teen Tones
under the direction of
Mrs. Iria Stewart with
the pianist, Miss Carole
Stewart, sang three
anthems.
Rev. Harold Snell chose
to speak on "The
Heritage of the Years"
and spoke of the years he
has been in the ministry
since he had been or-
dained in 1936. A former
minister here in Auburn,
he spoke about his
ministry here.
Mr, Peter Snell chose
for his message to speak
on "My Hope for the
Future" and told about
the change in music and
form of worship in church
services today.
Rev. Alfred Fry of
Goderich, a former
minister of Knox United,
pronounced the
benediction.
Social Notes
Mr. and Mrs. Grant
Hunter of Port Perry
visited last Tuesday with
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Johnston.
Mr. and Mrs. Ross
Dobie have purchased the
new home on John Street
from Mr. Don McCauley.
Welcome to Auburn.
Native dies
The sympathy of the,
community is extended to
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Johnston on the death of
his only sister, Mrs. Roy
WMS hold Huron Rally
The Fall Rally of Huron
Presbyterial of the
Women's Missionary
Society was held last
Wednesday in Knox
Presbyterian Church,
with the president, Mrs.
Elmer Rivers of Seaforth
in charge. Mrs. Clayton
Edward was the pianist
and Mrs. Olive McDonald
of Seaforth, secretary,
read the minutes of the
spring meeting held at
Hensall.
Rev. G. L. Royal,
minister of Knox,
Goderich welcomed die
55 ladies present, while
Mrs. Rivers reported on
the Synodical Executive
meeting held October 2 at
Woodstock. Mrs. 1 'obert
N.I:cCa,llut' " , sang ,+a solo
actQrnpa l d ..: bV Mrs.
E,dw'afl , t ,The annual
t ,� :. . ,pinned for
Januar ]' ~ at Seaforth
ansidtens,a11 WMS will be
the. nominating-, com-
mittee. The "fin"ancial
statement was given by
Mrs. G. G. MacEwan and
the Hensall ladies
received the offering.
An inspiring devotional
period was conducted by
the Belgrave WMS group.
Mrs. Garner Nicholson
read the scripture and
Mrs. Allan McBurney
gave the meditation. Mrs.
Anne Edgar of Seaforth
gave two readings.
The guest speaker of
the afternoon was Miss
Ida White, missionary
nurse home from India
who began her talk by
illustrating where the
Presbyterian Church is
active on the map of the
world. Mrs. G. G.
MacEwan spoke on the.
Caribbean and Guiana.
Mrs. Donald Croft spoke
of Nigeria and Central
Africa and Mrs. Clayton
Edward told about
China, Nepal, Taiwan
and the Korean church in
Japan.
Miss White_. told about
the work done with the
people of India and how
nurses can help with
health problems and
teach the people how to
improve their living
conditions.
One of the highlights of
the afternoon program
was the reading of the
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and cake was served by
the Auburn members
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Goderich members.
Farrow of Mitchell, who
passed away in Stratford
hospital after a lengthy
illness.
She was the former
Ethel Johnston and was
born in West Wawanosh
Township 76 years ago,
the daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. James H.
Johnston. She moved
with her parents to
Dungannon in 1911 and
then to Auburn in 1918.
She was married to the
late Roy Farrow in 1920
and lived on the farm now
owned by Mr. and Mrs.
Ray Hanna. They moved
to Detroit and then back
to Goderich, then to
Mitchell where they took
over the farm
distribution of Imperial
Oil until the death of Mr.
Farrow in 1966.
One daughter, Dorothy
predeceased her in 1967.
She is survived by one
daughter, Margaret,
Mrs. John Young of
Mitchell; three grand-
sons and two great-
granddaughters.
Funeral services were
held from the Lockhart
Funeral Home with Rev.
D. A. Deas of Mitchell
United Church where
Mrs. Farrow had been a
member. Interment was
in Mitchell cemetery.
Socials
We are pleased to
report that Mrs. Wilfred
Sanderson has returned
home after being a
patient in Clinton Public
Hospital.
Mr. Robert Turner is a
patient in Alexandra
Marine and General
Hospital, Goderich. We
wish him a speedy
recovery.
Knox United Church
UCW will hold their
annual fall Thankoffering
service on Sunday,
October 22 at 8 p.m. with
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT 1974, S.O.
CHAPTER 122. AND IN THE MATTER OF THE LANDS AND
PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL'ADDRESS (ES) IN THE
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO DESIGNATE
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Clinton intends to
designate the properties, including lands and buildings, at the following municipal
address as properties of architectural and historical value and interest under Part IV
of the Ontario Heritage Act, 1974, S.O. Chapter 122.
Town Hall, Town Library, and Library Park Lot 207, 208, 209 and Part 177, 210, 211 and
Lane Plan 13, Town of Clinton.
REASONS FOR PROPOSED DESIGNATION
The Clinton Town Hall and Library and the Library Park are recommended for
designation for historical and architectural reasons. Collectively they comprise a
handsome urban composition the centre of which is the Library Park, framed by the
Town Hall to the south, the Library to the east and commercial blocks to the north and
west. The spacious quality of the Park provides an apt setting for the elaborate and
robust architectural design of the Library and Town Hall.
The Town Hall, built in 1880 is a large and imposing work of architecture, of brick
construction, two stories in height with a mansard roof, a central belfry on the front
elevation and a fire hose tower to the rear. The architectural detailing is particularly
exuberant with semicircular arched window heads, ornate window fenestration,
decoratively carved eaves brackets and coloured roof slates. The composition exudes
a civic pride and confidence of a time in history when the Town was growing and
prospering. This prosperity is manifest also in the commercial building of the same
period, on Albert Street, Rattenbury and Victoria Streets. Today the Town Hall
continues to be the municipal seat of government accommodating the Town Council
Chamber, Municipal Office and various committee andstorage rooms, The fire hall,
once to the rear of the building at ground floor, is used as a Police Department. The
second Floor comprises a large auditorium with a proscenium arched stage. The
Auditorium has not been used for over 20 years, as if lacks adequate facilities for
large assemblies of people including washrooms, cloak storage, fire escape, heating
and lighting. The architectural quality of the auditorium is however striking with its
tall side elevation windows, exposed hammer beam trusses and semi -circular
proscenium arch.
The Town Library built in 1900 is a budding of similar height and size as the Town Hall
and equally as flamboyant. The first part, buil' in 1900 with money from James
Stavely, an early settler, comprises a two storey red brick composition on the north-
east corner of which is a three storey tower with conical roof. The fenestration varies
in shape and size, but all is virtually held together by a bold roofline and accentuated
brick banding and voissoirs. The second smaller part of the Library was built in 1905
with funding from the Carnegie Foundation. This is situated on the south side and
mirrors the first part with a circular corner reading room. The building is a worthy
example of turn of the century building both functional and inspired in its design.
The Library Park. is situated to the north and west of the Town Hall and Library and
comprises a pleasant open space in the downtown area With a war memorial on the
east side.
Any person may, within thirty days of the first publication of this notice, send by
registered mail or deliver to the Clerk of the Town of Clinton notice of his dr her ob-
jection to the proposed designation together with a statement of the reasons for the
objection and all releyantacts. If such a Notice of Objection is received, the Council
of the Corporation of the town of Clinton shall refer the matter to the Conservation
Review Board for a hearing.
Doted at Clinton, Ontario
this 1/th day of Octobor, 1918
C.C. Proctor
Clerk