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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1954-01-14, Page 1Mbe ifirot Column— • THIS YEAR OF 1954 WILL have a name for itself in history ... No doubt it will become known as the year when you were term- ed old-fashioned, to think of a clear Moon -light night when some- one said .. "clear as a bell" . . Yes, in 19.54, those in the know . . knew that expression meant reeeption on the Teevy AND WE NOTE A WORD OF hiape . in The Printed Word. . "If the People howl loudly enough, that increase in postal rates will slot go into effect" . . . DIRTY SNOW-H.EAPS ON THE • main streets have gdtten in the habit of disappearing with pleasing speed . . . Two no -parking signs achieve the co-operation of the motoring public . . . or the park- ingmerchants . . . and then the town truck, diligently used by the streets department . . . effects the magical disappearance . . . CARIS'rIVIAS CARDS ON THE mantel at this date . . . have a ' most Mournful. look . . . The old sample books at the office, here, are of about as much use as a last year's almanac. . * * 9: MY, 13UT THE PRICE OF things is dreadful isn't it .•. . We madethem look even worse by our recorded price of the land the -cemetery beard paid for eight acres . . $35,000 is high, indeed •.. One typograPhical error, com- bined with another in the proof- reading department . . for which we heartily apologise .,.. 53,500 is the correct price . . . Bayfield Lions Get Aid For Arena Hayfield Lions are continuing their project to raise funds for completion of the arena erected ' last year. At present the total amount received stands at approx- imately 5620, and the Lions are still gladly accepting donations. Latest list of donors is as fol- lows: Lloyd Sovverby, $2; William Williarnaori, .50; Ed. Grigg; $10; William McGuire, $5; Merrill Swit- zer; 52; George Johnson, 52; Frank Picot, $1; Allen Betties, 52; J. 4. Torrance, $2; Gordon Manning, $2; Reid Torrance, $3; Colin McDon- ald, 51; Alvin Betties, $2; John McCowan, $2; Doug McDougall, 51; Alvin Proctor, $2; Charles Wallis, 52; Jack Stewart, 510; United Church "Willing Workers", 510; John Scotchmer, Sr., $5, total �f$15; Roy Scotchmer, $10; Gordon Hill, $5; Wilmer Reid, 510; Pere Johnson, 510; Lloyd Johnson, $5; lIarold Elliotti $2; Roy Elliott, 51; Lee McConnell, $5; Harvey Cole- man, 510; Elgin Porter, $10; Har- old Brandon, 55; Elizabeth Cam- eron, 51; Dick Jacob, $5; George Hopson, 55; K. Wilbee, 55; Les . McMillan, 55; Mr, and Mrs. Joe MaYman, $5; Mrs. Jack Jowitt, $10; Sam Flewitt, $2; J. E. Hovey, $3,5; Malcolm Toms, 510; Mrs. S. Pollock, 51; .Ann Tate, $5; Walter Westlake, $107, John,. McKenzie, 15; All. Scotch/11er, Sr., $5; Don Itngglaury, 510; Rainy. Larson, 53;-- Mrs. F. Nelson, $1; Edgar Rathwell, $10; Joe Postil, 55; Glen Howson, $10; Elmer Hayter, 54; Bruce Keyes, 55; Russell Erratt, $5; Edwin Fos - Apr, 52; Cliff Keys, 51. invitation To Hear Of Children's Aid The people of Mayon County are being given a chance to hear of the work of the Children's Aid Society of the County first hand. Under the auspices of the Wom- en's 'Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church in Goderich, a meeting has been planned for Thursday evening, January 28, in the lecture hall of the church. A similar meeting was held in Belgrave last October and this January,. meeting is being held in response to a belief that people of Goderich and district woilld ap- preciate knowing just what work the Society has been doing. The work of the Society since its beginning years ago will be re- viewed. The board of directors and the staff of the society will be present to give information. A. question period and discussion per- iod have been arranged. To defray the expenses, of the meeting and the social meeting with light refreshments which will close the evening, a sliver collec- tion will be received. at the door, An invitation is being extended to all those interested to attend this worthwhile meeting. Mrs. Kathleen Roy who has been the gtiest of Mr. and Mrs. A. E Frerrilin far the past week has re- turned to her home in Quebec City THE NEW ERA -89th YEAR No. 2—The Horne Paper With the News sFai ecor THE NEWS -RECORD -73rd YEAR CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1954 Townships Evidence Interested Approval' Area Planning Seems Possible Stanley In Favour Hullett To Study •Goderich ,Twp. Area Planning Idea Planning Board • Approves Idea Stanley Township Council at its Hullett Township Co'hncil at its Goderich Township Council at inaugural meeting .Tan. 4 in Var- inaugnral meeting this week ap- its inaugural meeting at Holmes- na, gave wholehearted support to proved the $150,000 addition to the ville, with Reeve Edward Grigg the forming of a Clinton Area Area Seaforth and District High School. presiding, approved a snggestion Planning Board and named its Township officials, appointed for made by the Clinton District reeve, Alvin McBride, as represent- 1954 will include, George Carter, Chamber of Commerce for a Clin- ative. assessor; Frank Tamblyn, auditor; ton Area Planning Board. Reeve According to clerk Fred Watson, George W. Cowan, clerk -treasurer; Grigg was appointed lo study the the council's standpoint was unani- Leonard Caldwell, road superin- particulars OL such a board and moms. MW Members stated that, such a tendent; Arthur eymouth, grad, report back to council before any board would be 'an asset with the er-operator; John Nott, power- further step is taken. ' athount of building being con- mower operator. Hayfield Fire Department was structed outside of Clinton in the No action was taken on support- given the Usual grant a 5200. Of- ficials named for the year include surrounding townships, ing a plan for a Clinton Area R. E. Thompson, clerk; H. B. Council's action followed a COM- Planning Board, as suggested by Whitely, treasurer; Howard Stur- munication from the Clinton Coun- the Clinton District Chamber of ell for the forming of such& board, Commerce. However, council will dy, tax collecr; J. W. Deeves, Sirnilar requests have been made study the matter and discuss it at relief officer. The clerk was ordered to call to the townships of Goderich, Hul- the next regular meeting Febru- for applications for the position of lett and Tuckersmith. ory 1, tax assessor for the township. Car- man W. Tebbutt, who has served for the past four years expressed dissatisfaction with his salary of $500. - The Bell Telephone Company was given approVal to erect all necessary plant—and equipment during the changeover from . the Goderich TOwnship Municipal Telephone System to the Bell Company, All Vvork must be un-) der the supervision of the town- ship road - superintendent, Roy Tyndall. A by-law passed authorized the borrowing of. 525,000 for the cur- rent expenses. The council will spend an eatimated 535,000 on township roads during the year, subject to the approval of the De- partment of Highways. , Clerk Watson was authorized to Rev. J. L. White, Londesboro apply to the Ontario Department united Church, addressed the ses- of Highways for the balance of sion, the roads subsidy (58,000). The council again will join the Ontario Good Roads and Rural Municipali- Eastern Star To ties Association and the usual fee' of $10 was ordered to be paid. Draw for Chair Reeve Alvin McBride and town- ship treasurer; Fred Watson, were The January meeting of the authorized to borrow up to $30,000 Clinton Chapter of the Order of to meet the current expenditure the Eastern Star, was held in the until the 1954 taxes are paid. Clerk Chapter room, St. Paul's Parish Watson was appointed tax collect- Hall, with Mrs. William Wells, in or until such time as the unpaid the absence of Mrs. Vic Roy, and taxes are paid to the county treas- Everett Harris presiding. urer. Plans were completed for the ..,The following re -appointments Buffet Supper to be held in the were made: Frank Donnelly, Q.C., Parish Hall on January 29. Tick- Goderich, township solicitor; C. B. ets for a draw on an occasional Corbett, township engineer; Ed- chair were distributed among the win Chuter, Varna, truant officer; members to be sold. T. B. Baird and Harold Penhale, A draw on a bushel of Spy ap- weed inspectors; and Adam Stew- pies, donated by Mrs. Stewart art and Russell Grainger, sheep Middleton, was conducted at the valuators. • close of the meeting. Ten New Members Initiated Into Clinton Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Ten new members, Mrs. Donald Hanley, Mrs. William Mutch, Mrs. Louis Dutot,. Mrs. Arthur Ley- bourne, Mrs. Kelso Streets, Mrs. Peg. Moote, Mrs. Harold Fremlin, Mrs. Douglas Thorndike, Mrs. Stanley Hardy and Mrs. Malcolm Cameron, were received at the meeting of the Ladies' Atudliary to the Canadian Legion, on Monday evening, January 11. With Mrs, Grace Castle com- pleting her term of office as presi- dent, the auxiliary opened its meeting with the usual ceremonies. Mrs. Del Jervis, the retiring secretary and the treasurer, 1VIrs. ,Edna Denomme, gave their „tine', reports for the year. Greetings were received from the Ontario Provincial Command, and a letter of thanks for a CARE parcel was read from an English mother, whose husband and dau- ghter are confined to sanitarium, and who has five other children, for whorn to provide. Many other votes of appreciation for Christ- mas rernembrances were- received and read. The auditors, Mrs. F. Thompson and Mrs. F. Fingland, submitted their report. The installation of the new officers was conducted by Mrs. Alec Inkley as each of them was presented by Mrs. Roy Fitz- simons, standard bearer. The retiring president thanked all the members for their co-op- eration during her terni. The in- coming president, Mrs. Burton Stanley, took the chair and re- quested the continued support of the auxiliary. It was agreed to restrict the gifts to the ill, to members only, Plans were tentatively made to -CoildWer a" sate1:11 homer4"frade -bak- ing and va party for the Legion, on January 16. Conveners for committees were appointed as follows: social, IVIiss Marion Pickett; welfare, Mrs. Grace Lawson; flowers, Mrs, J. Butler and Mrs. T. Leppington.; buying, Mrs. S. E. Castle and Mrs. A. Haddy; press, Mrs. D. J. Lane. Couples' Club See Fine "Home' Films The January meeting of the Young Couples' Club of Ontario Street United Church met in the church hall on Monday evening with Florence and Don Symons in charge of the devotional period. They chose "Standing at the Por- tal" as the opening hymn which was followed by repeating "The Beatitudes". A passage was read from "The Upper Room" and the hymn "I know not what the fut- ure hath" was sung. The highlight of the February meeting is to be a box social. The topic, "Home Life" was in the charge of the presidents — Mildred and Ross Merrill. They 'chose two very fine films "Discip- line" and "The Christian Family," These films were most interesting and a lively discussion followed. Lurich was provided by Gwen Murdock, Mrs. Eagle and Lois El- liott. Ontario St WMS Fish & Game Club Seeks Trout 'Open' A resolution will be framed and forwarded from the Huron Fish and Game Conservation ASSOCia- tion to the Department of Lands and Forests, and also to the Fed- eration of Anglers and Hunters of Ontario, requesting an open season for rainbow trout till November 30. Game Warden Roy Bellinger and Earl Doucette were appointed to • draft the resolution at the regular January meeting of the association held last week at Alma Grove. . The president, M. McAdam, was in the chair for the meeting and In the absence of the secretary and treasurer, C. J. Livermore had both these duties thrust upon him. ' Bills amounting to 5198.27 were ordered to be paid on motion or -Earl Doucette and pati Cook, and 5400 on account to E. Epps. Two new members applied for membership arid were accepted: James Laidlaw. and S. M. Johnston, Myth. It was decided to purchase a gun from Roy McLeod for raffle purposes and a dart board for re- creational purpoSes. It was also • agreed that investigation should be Made concerning the possibility of setting up a rifle and archery range for use on the premises. • The bulletin prize for the even- ing,waS won by Mitch McAdam, • and winners of the raffle were Howard Gre-alis, box of shells; Bob Carter, cleaning rod and Dick .Steep, a flashlight. Instals Officers The Woman's Missionary Society of Ontario Street United Church held the first meeting of the year with the president, Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes in the chair and Mrs, E. Radford at the piano. The worship service was taken. by Mrs. M. Aik- en, and her theme was "Better Ways of Living"., Rev. A. G. Eagle held a brief but impressive service installing the officers. Annual re- ports were given showing all de- partments in flourishing condition and the allocation was exceeded. Mrs. Holmes thanked all mem- bers for their co-operation and re- minded the ladies of the Day of Prayer, IVfarch 5 in the Presbyter- ian Church. Chapter 4 of the study book, "Where'er the Sun," was ably taken by Mrs. William Hoggart, and Miss Sybil Courtice closed the meeting with prayer. Soil Group Honors Popular Agr9, Rep. Members of the executive of the Huron Soil and Crop Improve- ment Association executive meet- ing in Clinton, had their wives as guests at a dinner in the Com- mercial Hotel. At a brief business meeting plans were made for the bus trip to the annual provincial meeting in Toronto,. January 28. Further plans were made for the county's annual seed fair which will be held in Clinton on March 5 and 6. During the evening, the pres- entation of a desk clock was made to G. W. Montgomery, agricultural representative for Huron County, on the occasion of his birthday. Slides were shown by Dr, E. A. McMaster, Seaforth. Miss E. a. Becker spent Christ- mas in Stratford with relatives and friends at a Christmas party, Coming -Events a word, odnum 750 Friday, Jan_ 15 -- Euchre and dance, Hayfield hall at 8.30 p.m. Sponsored by Hayfield Lions Club. Proceeds for arena fund. Max- well's orchestra, Admission 50c. Tuesday, ;an. 19 — .Goderich Township Federation Of Agriculure meeting, S. S. No. 1, Goderich Township. 2-li Saturday, Feb. 13 — Valentine Bazaar and Tea, from ,3 to 520 p.m. in St, Andrew's Presbyterian Chtirch... Auspices: Girls' Club. "Ah invitation is sent to all to come and enjoy dancing at the Crystal Palace Ballroom, Mitchell, every Friday night to the music of Clarence 'Petrie and the Night Hawks." • 1 to 8-b nuitON MUSEUM DRAWS VISITORS GODERICII -- The Huron County Museum is becoming a popular spot for visitors to this area. Curator J. H. Neill said 8,285 visited the site last year, representing an increase of 2,020 over last year. About 2,000 attended in 1951, the year it opened. o 6 cents a copy -- $2.50 a year Mayor M. J. Agnew To Present Wings A group of Radio Officer Cadets are scheduled to receive their wings and commissions as Pilot Officers in the RCAF during grad- uation ceremonies on Friday, Jan- uary 15. The ceremonies will take place commencing at 1.45 p.m. in RCAF Station Clinton's Drill Hall where Clinton's Mayor M. J. Agnew will present the wings. %The graduating class includes, Flight Cadets, D. F. Wheeler, born in Barrie, Ontario, and resides in Burns Leke, B.C., J. L. Bugdale, Galt, Ontario; F. J. Saunders, Kingston, Ontario, R. F. Chapman, Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, W. E. Hopkins, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and G. J. „St. Armaud, Gavelbourg, Saskatchewan. - The graduates have just com- pleted eight months of training in the theory and operation of Elect- onic Equipment, operating proced- ures, airnaanship and officers' dut- ies. Friday, the dayon which these Cadets will receive their wings will he a big day in their lives. Sweethearts, mothers and fathers will be on hand to share in their triump and members of the gen- eral public are extended a hearty invitation to View the ceremonies. May Petition Council n PUC's Action Copies of a petition to the Czoun- shortly before noon yesterday, Is cil of the Town of Clinton , are worded as follows: presently receiving wide circula- I "We, the undersigned, believe tion in the town. This document that the action of the 1954 PUC which first appeared publicly, A. 14. RsusimoribahnasapapsosiinsttainngMr, t sup- erintendent at a salary of 53,500 per year is • not in the best ihterests of -the ratepayers.: We therefore ask the Town Council to request the PUC to rescind • the motion making this appoint- ment, and to reinstate the mo- tion passed by, the 1953 PUC Cpmmission. Failing such action , on the part of the 1954 PUC Commission we ask that the by- law establishing a PUC Conmais- sion be repealed by Council." New Record' Set; Si* Tons Fish. .A new record in the annals of the fishing industry from Hay- field Harbour at this time of year was made recently when within a Week (including IVIon- day, January 11, 1954) Ed Sid - del with Ray Miller, Goderich and Jail R. MacLeod, Hayfield, as crew on his 50 foot steel tug, broke a channel through the ice and lifted six tons of perch and herring. His largest single haul was 4,200 lbs. The nets were set nine miles out. Donald MacLeod in the steel tug, "W. J. McLeod," went out six miles on Saturday but his catch was only 100 lbs. He was assisted by George Bell and M. Talbot. G. L. Falconer Chairman CDCI Board; Members Review Architect's Plans For the first time in eight years, aecording to Chairman George L. Falconer, there are no changes in 1954 in the membership of the Clinton District Collegiate Insti- tute Board. Mr. Falconer was again chosen chairman; I. Tebbutt, vice-chair- man; H. C. Lawson, secretary - treasurer and L. Denomme was appointed caretaker. Following the regular meeting, members of the board met with Burwell Coon of the S. B. Coon and Company architectural firm and his assistant, to discuss pro- posed plans for the six -room, addi- tion to the school. This architec- tural firm had charge of the orig- inal building, and the CDCI board decided last night to engage them for the planning of the addition. The board and architects made an inspection of the building and list- ed all necessary repairs. Definite plans have yet to be drawn lap, and these will be pre- sented to the Municipal Board for Good Ittendance At wee of Prayer Rev. Angus MacQueen, London, who. preached a series of sermons during the week of prayer ser- vices conducted under the auspices of the Clinton Ministerial Assoc- iation, January 4 to 7, not only delighted the large congregations attending the Services, but deliv- ered timely' and powerful mes- sages, aptly suitable to the needs of Inert aoitiwomen entering the unk0own4of a New Year. The song service was led by the orchestra under direction of Rev, A. G, Eagle and his accompanists at organ and piano. The free and forceful messages of Mr. MacQueen accounted for the ever-increasing attendance, clim- axed on the final evening by a congregation of over 300 people. The subjects coming under con- sideration during the series were on Monday evening, "The neces- sity for having good seamen on board the ship for 1954"; on Tues- day evening, "Does Jesus Christ make any dif f erence in the World?"; Wedn es day, "Seeing Jesus, men go oh in a different' way" and the closing subject was "Unanswered prayer or prayer answered in God's way." "Much food for thought was left with those who embraced the op- portunity of hearing Mr. Mac- Queen, and Clintonians who failed to hear his messages are the poor- er, for having done so." This was the general comment of the mem- bers of the ministerial association, who anticipate. that a similar series may be planned for next January. 'o ST. ANDREW'S WMS TO MEET JANUARY 19 The WOmen's Misaionary So- ciety (1St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, will meet at the home or Mrs. George Roberton on Tuesday, January 19, at three o'clock, approval before any work will be- gin. The organizational meeting of the board was held at the school last night, and the following com- mittees were appointed (first one named in each case is chairman): Agriculture, M. Richmond, I. Tebbutt, G. Reid and 1VI. Steckle; Building and Property, Dr. J. A. Addison, I. Tebbutt, M. Steckle, R. L. McEwen, Dr. G. S, Elliott and B. Hall; Study and Welfare, George El- liott, R. L. McEwen, D. McKenzie; Finance, I. Tebbutt, M. Rich- mond, W. VanEgmond; Transportation, W. VanEgmond, G. Reid, B. Hall, 1. Tebbutt, M. Steckle, M. Richmond and D. Mc- Kenzie On a suggestion presented by Principal E. A. Fines, the board agreed to pay the cost of a bus, in the amount of 540 to transport the pupils or Grade XIII to Lon- don, to attend a performance by the Little Theatre players of the modern play which is this year on their course of study. Due to the Increase or pupils using the buses this school year (240 in contrast with 182 last year) the facilities for preparing hot lunches at the school are in- sufficient, and the motion was car- ried that the practice be discon- tinued until the fall term, Permission was granted. the Hu:. ron Soil and Crop Improvement Association to hold the annual Seed Fair of that association in the auditorium and gymnasium of the CDCI building on March 5-6, Girl.s' Club Plans February Bazaar The monthly meeting of the Girls' Club of St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church was held in the basement of the church with the president, Ruth Neilans, presiding, The meeting opened with the sing- ing of a hymn; scripture was read by Phame Morgan and the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. The minutes of the last meeting were mad by the new secretary, Ann Shaddock, and the .treasurer's report and annual statement were given by Mabel Harvey, who then turned over the books, to the new treasurer, Verna Morgan. The answer to the roll call was "Thoughts for the New Year,' and Mrs. D. I. Lane had very helpful thoughts for the members When she compared the coming year to a ship on which we should all take with ug our best endeavours. . Plans were made for a bazaar to be held on Saturday, February 13, and for the fixing of the small room in the Sunday School. The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction and a lovely lunch was served by the hostesses, Madeline MUtch, Mabel Harvey, Ann Shaddock and Marg, English. Some Milk Bottles. Robbed of Money Small rash of what might well be juvenile thievery is reported on the evening of December 29-30, when several milk bottles were robbed of their contents in the Huron, Rattenbury, Orange, Mary and Queen streets area, rowEn 'Els/GINEER OFFICERS ELECTED Officers for 1954 installed by Institute of Power Engineers at its first monthly meeting held in Hotel London were R. G. Short - reed, Clinton, president; T. Allison, Woodstock, vice-president; H. Pet - era, London, secretary, and M. Ducharme, London, treasUrer, At present it is unable to ascer- fain the success of the petitioners In the matter of obtaining signa- tures. 'It is understood that one quarter of the rate -payers, or ap- proximately 300 of them must be in agreement with the petition, before it may be placed before the council and bear any degree of weight with that body. The preparing a the above petition tpok place following mo- tion of four to one in the five - member PUC in favour of hiring A. E. Rumball as assistant to superintendent Jabez Rands, at a salary of $3,500, an increase of 5100 over the salary Mr. Itumball received in 1953 as superintendent, Ladies' Club Will Have May Bus Trip The Tuckersmith Ladies' Club held their January meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank Walters with 14 members and seven visitors present. Mrs. William Pepper, president, was in charge. The meeting was opened with the opening ode and "Little Brown Jug", followed by the Lord's Prayer. The roll call was answered by a new suggest- ion for the club in 1954. The minutes of the December meeting were read. A bus trip was discussed for some time in May, plans for which were left to the social conunfitee. The soc- ial committee lc planning a card and dance party. A letter of thanks was received from the Children's Aid Society acknow- ledging a donation of 510 and a box of used clothing. The meeting closed with' the Homemaker's Prayer and the singing of "Oh, Susanna." A. lov- ely lunch was served by members of group two. The February meet- ing will be held at the home of Mrs. Ed. Layton, with group three in charge. LEGION ZONE COMMANDER INSTALS HENSALL OFFICERS J. D. Thorndike, Clinton, -Zone Commander, installed the follow - Mg officers at the first rneeting,in the New Year of Hensall branch of the Canadian Legion, held in the Legion Hall on January 4. Zone Secretary George Wilson, Brucefield, acted as sergeant at arms for the installation. President, Don Dayman; first vice-president, Dr. D. McKelvie; second vice-president, Robert Sangster; secretary -treasurer, E. R. Shaddick; sergeant-at-arins, George Varley, Clinton Lions Hear District Governor; Club Complimented on Arena Project District Governor Caxiton Wells, was thanked and presented with a London, highly congratulated Clin- gift by Lion Ken McRae. ton Lions Club on their major pro- Lion Wells remarked on the ject—the Clinton Lions Arena—at Tuesday night's regular meeting of the club in St. Paul's Parish Hall, Only 27 Lions were 'present to hear Governor Wells talk on Lion - ism. The District Governor was intro- duced by Past Deputy District Governor Hugh Hawkins, who has known Mr. Wells for some years. Tn his remarks, Lion Hawkins said "Lion Wells iS a Lion who is int- erested in Li0018211." The speaker Fourteen Odd Fellows Receive 25 -Year Jewels At a ceremony held by the Clinton Lodge IOOF No. 83 last Tuesday evening January 5, fourteen members received jewels for 25 years service. Front roW, left to right, Edward L. Mittel], Clinton; W. L. Townsend,.Brantford; Grand Master of the juris- diction of Ontario, Robert Williamson, London; James Livermore, Clinton; C. II. Coultes, Listowel; back raw, left to right, Dr. 14, A. McIntyre, William J. /dutch, J. E. "Cap" Cook. Harold C. Lawson, Dr. 'F. G. Thompson, A. E. Rurnball, Clinton; Gordon L. Hall Cayega; J. L. Heard, W. N. Counter, d, N. Davies, Clinton. growth of Lion service work in Western Ontario. "Lionism is now working in 55 countries of the world, with nearly half a million members," he said. Mr. Wells warned the Lions not to become "too smug in their ideas" because they are the largest service club in the world. He remieded them that the Lions code of ethics originated from the Ten Commandments. Mr. Wells spoke of the three wars which sorne of the members had lived through—the first world war, the second world war and the cold war of the last few years. He said service club workers must al- ways be seeking a means to stop these wars. Ile concluded his re- marks with "Let 'Peace on Earth, Good Will to Man.', be always in our minds." At the business part of the meeting a financial statement was received on arena activities for November and December. The Clinton club had received a letter from Nursing Sister Elaine Mc- Alpine of the US Army in Tapan, appealing for funds to finante,an, orphanage. Miss McAlpine is a sister of Lion "Hap" McAlpine of the Clinton club. Financing of the orphanage is by individuals and service club donations. The Clin- ton Lions voted $25 to Miss Mc- Alpine and her associates in the project. Guests at the meeting included Lion Rae Watson, president of London Central Lions Club who accompahied District Governor Wells; and Roy Cousins, Brussels, zone chairman for zone three. At the next meeting on January 26, four members of the MCI public speaking competition will be guests and two winners —one boy and one girls—will be spon- sored by Clinton Lions Club in the Lions zone public speaking competition in February. The judges and CDCI teachers will also be present. The Weather High Low High Low 1954 1953 Jan. 7 26 11 18 7 8 17 10 25 9 9 34 14 27 21 10 31 2 32 26 11 13 1* 33 21 ' 12 15 4 31 5 13 16 8 36 28 Snow: 1.Y2," Snow: I.' * Below Zero