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AGAIN WE HAVE A LITTLE
word from the past . . , 1895 to
be exact. . .It seems that in Dec-
ember of that year, George Mun-
roe. . butcher at Brucefield. .
"Dealer in Fresh Meats of all
kinds" . sent a detailed meat
bill for the previous six months
to a worthy customer. . . which
amounted to $6.66.. .
WE 1VIUST GIVE CREDIT TO
Mrs. G. Hopson, Hayfield. . . who
brought this well-worn and brittle
invoice to our attention. . . She
found it while cleaning out an
old cupboard. . . The heading of
• the invoice is set im with a pic-
ture of a stodgy ldoking butcher
complete with top hat and envel-
oping white apron. . . leading a
very stolid and sell -set beeT ani,
mal which bears a placard an-
• nouncing one percent per month
payable on overdue accounts . . .
*
141 R S. HOPSON MENTIONS
"The prices seem so far below
• any imagination" . . . and we are
inclined to agree. • . The invoice
. has such items as: 2 st (steak) 20c
1 saus (sausages) 100; 5 and one
• half boil (boiling beef) 38c; 6
rst (roast) 55c. . . If we can as-
sume that these refer to pounds
of meat in each case. . . then that
were Utopia indeed. . .
* * *
BESIDES ALL THIS WE NOTE
• that the amount of $6,66 was not
paid promptly. . . but that by
April of .1896 the customer was
, able to pay cash of $3 on ac-
count. . . Incidentally no interest
was added. . . Mrs. Hopson places
a wager . . . "I'll bet that 50
years from,now someone will find
' unpaid bills of Danny Monroe that
• people owe him for" . . (Danny
is the butcher now located in
BrUcefield . . .)
, A Brr OF SORROW FROM THE)
• pen, of our Hayfield reporter . . .
• "Woe is me . . . We won't be sit-
ting in any bower of roses at
"The Hut" next summer .. .We've
had a habit ... good or bad ...
of having rambler roses planted
on the fences and arches wher-
eVer we could find room . . . and
sometimes there was none but
' they were stuck in anyway . .
We noted with pride last Autumo.
bow many healthy new canes
they'd thrown out . .
* *
"IN THE RECENT MILD SPELL
The Mistress took a look around
•the garden. . . All the nice new
Canes and the old ones, too, had
been girdled by rabbits . . . (We
really should have protected them
but having taken a chance for
seven years . . we took anoth-
er . . . Ah, well, we won't need to
worry about mildew next sum -
Trier . . . ) But that isn't the wor-
st . . we'd had wire guards put
around young fruit trees and oth-
ers painted up "so high" with a
repellent . • . But the mew was
so -deep that those pesky rabbits
got up oVer the guards and cut
the branches down inside . . one
Montmorency cherry only boasts
one little side twig now . . .
* *
"At first our anger with those
rabbits knew no binmds_and we,
made dire predictions about' exter-
mination . . . but wouldn't we do
the same if we were cold and hun-
.gry? And then after making a
little excuse for the culprits .
we began to feel sorry for fruit
growers who must have suffered
great losses all on account o' Brer
Rabbit and his relatives being so
hungry . . Its the survival of the
fittest from beginning to end, in
the fight for life . . ."
Minor Troubles
With Hydro Lines
Assistant superintendent of the
Clinton Public 'Utilities, Commission A. R. RUmball reports little
trouble the night of February 15-
16. Hydro was off completely for
about 25 minutes, and one trans-
former at the power house. was
out for about three hours.
Manager of the Rural Hydro
here in Clinton, A. M. Knight, also
had little trouble to report. He
states that hydro was off in some
,places because • of limbs on the
wires, and one. pole was down.
Some diffictilty with a blown
transformer on Concession 2,
• Stanley Township, was dealt with,
but no major trouble was exper-
ienced.
THE NEW ERA -89th YEAR
spri ecor
THE NEWS -RECORD --73rd YEAR
No. 7 -The Home Paper With the News
CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, _FEBRUARY 18, 1954
6 cents a copy - $2.50 a year
Nurses' Residence To Be Modern Building
This i5 the architect's concep-
tion of the new nurses' residence
vvhith the Clinton Hospital
Board is planning. Sleeping
quarters will occupy the top
floor, while the main floor will
include reception centre, staff
residence, storage space, and a
large recreation room across the
rear. Laundry facilities and
heating plant will be placed in
the basement.
Yesterday, Architect Philip
Carter Johnson, London, con-
sulted with members of the
Board, and is now preparing
final drawings. of the proposed
building. When; approval of the
plan is received from the On-
tario Department of Health,
then tenders will be called, and
it is expected that building may
commence by the first of May,.
this year.
Proposed $65,000 Nurses' Residence
Will Accommodate Twenty Persons
Building of a modern new
nurses' residence in connection
with Clinton Public Hospital, to
cost in the neighbourhood of
$65,000, is expected to commence
sometime this summer, it was an-
nounced at the annual meeting of
the Clinton Hospital Association
on: Monday evening. Chairman of
the building committee Harry D.
Ball, made the -news of these
plans public, and stated that the
long -needed residence was made'
possible through the generosity of
the late Colonel H. T. Rance,
whose assistance with .hospital
work throughout his life, was con,
tinued after death, to the extent
of some $45,000.
Architect's plans, presented to
the meeting, provide for 19 or 20
bed space on the upper floor. The
main floor will include one or
two reception rooms, a kitchen,
residence for the person in charge
of the building, a large recreation
room at the rear of the building
and storage space. The basement
will house heating equipment and
laundry facilities.
Philip Johnson, London, is the
architect making the plans.
Some changes are planned for
the hospital building as well. The
present main staircase will be re-
moved, another main entrance will
be made in the front of the build-
ing, and a new staircase will be
built at that location.
The new residence will be built
on the property belonging to the
Association just opposite the hos-
pital on Shipley street.
Frank Fingland, Q.C., speaking
as chairman of •the finance com-
mittee at the meeting Monday,
stated that never before in his
quarter century of experience with
the hospital board had they been
in such a favourable financial
position. This, said he, was due
te the sum left to the hospital by
tog late H, T. Rance. Mr. Fing-
land called for appreciation of the
great good done by Colonel Rance,
and stated that it was a great
pleasure to have counted him a
friend. "He put his church first,
and then I believe the hospital
carne next," said Mr. Fingland.
Lightning Kills
Two Cattle
' Lightning struck the house and
barn at D'Arcy Rathwell's farm,
Concession 2, Stanley Township at -
the height of the storm early
Tuesday morning. Plaster, wall
board and part of the east end of
the house was blown out with
the force of the lightening, which
apparently continued by way of
hydro wires to the barn, where a
cow and a heifer were killed.
TirseS"inboth sWitchboxes at
the house were blown out com-
pletely, as Were practically all
light bulbs in the building. Wall
sockets wete burned out, and the
wall charred in some cases rather
extensively. Wall board was loos-
ened in all of the eastern end of
the house, and every pane of glass
in that part was shattered. Cur-
iously the glass was in tiny pieces,
and some very unirsual edges were
left. '
It is believed that the lightning
approached the house by way of
the wire clothes line, for the pul-
leyon which it ran is burned and
twisted. The fuses in the trans-
former serving the Rathwell
buildings, and those of Ray Pep-
per across the road were burned
out.
With no lights, (the only oil
lamp in the house was broken
with the force Of the lightening),
Mr. and Mrs. Rathwell had a dif-
ficult time securing their home
against the weather, for the rain
was coming in in torrents. Lucky
they were that no fire began,
because the telephone was out,
and there was no way of summon-
ing help. No one was hurt, al-
though the parents and their sev-
en children all were asleep when
the lightning struck..
Secretary Ernest Walton Presented
Public Hospital's Financial Report ,
Secretary of the Clinton Hospi-
tal Association Ernest Walton,
presented the financial report of
the year 1953. '
STATEMENT OF OPERATING
REVENUE
Maintenance Revenue
Pay Patients: Adults ,...$58,467.50
Nursery' .... 3,858.50
Provincial Government .. 7,991.36
Revenue for Special Services
Operating Rooms $ 5,387.50
Delivery Rooms 2,048.65
Laboratory 689.00
Pharmacy ......... 6,258.50
Radiology 4,570.75
Pressing and Casts 1,43150
Telephone and eports 1.6.91
S pecial Duty Nurses'
Board 101.00
hest Clinic • 1,615.00
Total • $92,672.52
Less: Provision for doubt-
ful accounts 3,525.61
Total Operating
Revenue $89,146.91
JUVENILES ARE QUESTIONED
ABOUT MILK BOTTLE THEFTS
Three juveniles in the Town of
Clinton have been interviewed by
police and will appear in juvenile
court here in connection with
thefts of money from milk bottles
which have been taking place ov-
er the last few weeks.
• The Weather
•. 1954 1953
lirogh Low High Low
Pebil
13 31 28
STATEMENT OF DEPART-
MENTAL EXPENSE
Salaries , $54,870.20
Administration
Liability and Bonding In-
surance premiums .... • 196.00
Stationdy, postage ahd
office supplies ............375.01
Audit and Legal 350.00
Telephone and Telegraph • 241.95
Workmen's Compensation • 130.25
Sundry • 263.77'
Dietary -Food 13,331.28
Other direct expenses 710.45
Housing:
Housekeeping and clean-
ing supplies 535.29
Fire Insurance 173.32
Maintenance - Repairs to
, buildings 1,290.59
Maintenance -Repairs to
equip. & furnishings 438.50
Sundry supplies • 85.40
Fuel 2,128,31
Electricity 1,562.51
Water 297.26
Bedding and Linen 1,239.93
Laundry Supplies
Operating Room supplies 147.65
Drugs, PreScriptions, Med-
icines, 02c.3,326.83
Medical, s.1.1 r gi cal and
sterile supply 3,606.58
X-ray Supplies and Re-
pairs 1,395.21
Radiology 319.30
Laboratory 685.26
Medical records . . 85.75
Depreciation on Buildings 3,5.19.60
Depreciation on Furniture • '
and Equipment .., , 5,016.92
Rent 290.00
12 15 2* 33' 29 ' Total Departmental
13 23 8 32 26 ' Expense ' , , . .. 497,207.71
14 44 20 41 23
15 51 38 38 • 26 Total operating revenue of $89,-
• 16 50 31 29 16 146.91 plus grants d $1,000 from
17 37 29 23' 19 County of Huron; sundry dona-
Snow 4 ins. Snow 2% Inc. tions of $50.10 amounts to $90,-
Itain..97 ins. Rain .05 ins. 197.01. Net loss for the year was
Below zero. $7,010.70.
Tender Awarded;
Highway 8 Work
Early this week Word was re-
ceived from Thomas Pryde,
MLA for Huron of progress on
Highway 8, as follows: The
Minister of Highways adviees
me that contract for construct-
• ion work on Highway 8, wester-
• ly from Clinton (has been) a-
warded to Seegmiller Construct-
ion Company, Kitchener, • T.
Pryde.
Rebekahs Plan For.
Penny Auction
In the absence of the Noble
Grand, Sister Ethel McPherson,
Vice Grand •very ably took the
Noble Grand's chair at the reg-
ular meeting of Huronic Rebekah
Lodge No. 306 held on Monday
night.
It was decided to hold a penny
auction at the next meeting on
March 1, and each member is
asked to bring a parcel worth 35
cents. It was also decided to in-
vite Amber Rebekah Lodge, Hen -
sail to the next Meeting,
44I CLUB LEADERS' ANNUAL
WILL HEAR R. G. BENNETT
The annual meeting of the Hur-
on County 4-H Club Leaders' As-
sociation next Tuesday will have
R. G. Bennett former agricultural
representative for Huron County
as guest speaker. Mr. Bennett is
now Associate Director of Exten-
sion, Department of Agriculture,
at Toronto.
Surgical Plan
Outlined At
Co-op Meeting
At a dinner meeting ' of the
group secretaries ef Huron Co-
operative Medical Services held in
Ontario Street United Church,
here last Thursday evening, Paul
Meehan, Toronto, outlined the
benefits available through the new
surgical plan, soon available to
members of the organization. Mr.
Meehan is seeretary-fielclman of
the Co-operative Medical Services
Federation of Ontario.
Russell T. Bolton, past presi-
dent, presided over the business
part of the meeting, due to the
unavoidable absence of president
Harvey C. Johnston. He intro-
duced those seated at the head
table. Bert Irwin, county secre-
tary, made a few remarks to the
group secretaries concerning pro-
cedures.
In 36 counties of Ontario, over
151,000 people are entitled to
surgical benefits under the coop-
erative plans. It was stated by
the speaker • that hospitalization
account represents about 40 per
cent of. medical dare, and that 60
per cent was or Surgery and thus
unprovided f r, In view of the
fact that a mcornprehenslve plan
paying for hospitalitation, surgical
and medical care, costs more than
people would want to pay, the
hospitalization and surgical plan
offered by Huron Co-onerative
Medical Services, owned and op-
erated by its Members, can give
the best benefits available for the
lowest possible cost.
During the question period fol-
lowing the address, great interest
was shown in the surgical plan.
The directors intend to bring it
into effect as soon as 200 appli-
-cutions (as -*required by the' de-
partment of insurance) are receiv-
ed, probably by March 1.
Walter J. Forbes, director for
Goderich and Goderich Township,
thanked the guest speaker, and
others who assisted in the even-
ing. Rev. A. G. Eagle led in
community singing, and a duet
was contributed by Mrs. Bert Ir-
win and her son, Bob.
Dinner was served by the mem-
bers of the Woman's Auxiliary of
the church, who received the
hearty thanks of the directors,
through Fordyce Clark, director
for Colborne Township.
Auburn Institute
Would Preserve
Court House
Members of the Auburn Wom-
en's Institute meeting on Tuesday
in the Foresters' Hall, .Auburn,
considered a communication from
the Hullett Township Boundary
Farm Forum, and voted in favour
of retaining the old Court House
building in Goderich.
The Institute plan to have a
'float" in the parade at the cen-
tennial selebration in the village,
arid Mrs, Ed Davies and Mrs. Roy
Finnigan were appointed a com-
mittee to look after it. The or-
ganization also plans to sponsor a
4,11 Club garden group this year.
A course, "Food and Your Fig-
ure" will be held in the hall on
March 29, and it is planned to also
hold a cooking school. A concert
in March will be planned by Mrs.
R. 3. Phillips, Mrs, G. R. Taylor
and Mrs. Robert Turner, assisted
by Mrs. W. J. Craig and Mrs. Al-
bert Campbell.
Those taking part in the pro-
gram included Miss M. Ti. Jackson,
Mrs. Robert Chamney, Mrs. G. R.
Taylor, Mrs. Maurice Bean, Mrs.
Albert Campbell. Lturch was ser-
ved by Mrs. G. R. Taylor, Mrs.
Fred Plaetzer, Mrs. Robert Cham-
ney, Mrs. George Beadle and Mrs,
George Hamilton.
CORPORAL AND MRS. WIL-
LIAM ARTHUR BINNIE, Clin-
ton, were married last Friday
evening, in the Protestant Chap-
el, RCAF Station Clinton by
Rev. C. Jensen, padre at the
Station. The bride is Mary Isa-
bella, daughter of Mrs. Isabelle
Galbraith, Vancouver, B.C., and
her husband is the son of W. C.
Binnie, Kimberley, B.C. The
young couple are living in Clin-
ton.
COMING EVENTS
4e a word, rniniminn 75c
Saturday, Feb. 20 -- Auction
Sale in Town Hall. Auspices:
Vlresley-Willis Men. 4-6-7-b
-$70 given away in the last three
weeks. Bingo next Wednesday,
8.45, St. Joseph's Hall. Jackpot
$35. 7-b
Friday,- Feb. 26 -Annual spring
meeting, Huron County Trappets
Association, Agricultural Office
B,oard Room at eight o'clock. All
interested persons invited, 7-b
"An 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
Saturday, Feb. 27 - Mystery
Sale; Wesley -Willis Church, 3
o'clock. Home cooking, aprons,
children's wear, novelties. Special
25c tea. Ausp. Good -Will Club.
7-b
Friday, Mar. 5--C1inton Girls'
Figure Skating Club "Ice Capad-
es", Clinton Lions Area. 7-b
County Seed Fair
Again Planned
For March 5-6
Over 5,700 copies of this year's
prize list for the Huron County
Seed Fair are now in the hands
of the rural folk of the county.
Printed in the job printing depart-
ment of the Clinton News -Record,
these pocket -sized prize lists set
forth the wide variety of classes
in which seeds of all sorts may
be entered, and give the rules and
regulations governing entries.
Held this year as in the past in
the gymnasium •of the' Clinton
District Collegiate Institute, the
Seed Fair is entering its seventh
consecutive year. Each year the
number of exhibitors grows, and
each year interest in the exhibits
shows marked increase.
Perhaps the most interested in
this exhibit of fine grains, hay
and vegetables are the members
in the many 4-H clubs and Junior
Farmer groups throughout the
county. Under the able and gen-
ial leadership a agricultural re-
presentative G. W. Montgomery
and his assistant Harold Baker,
these young folk look forward to
Seed Fair, time, and the chance
of winning one of the many fine
prizes offered.
• President -of the Fair is Russell
Bolton, who is supported by vice-
presidents Richard Proctor and
Harry Sturdy. Past president
Alvin Betties, Hayfield and Dist-
rict director Harry Strang, Hen-
sel, all lend their assistance, and
each township in the county has
a director to help guide and plan
the Fair.
A panel discussion will be held
on Saturday afternoon, March 6,
when seven men of practical and
technical experience will discuss,
"Farm Management and Cost of
Production." Prizes will be awar-
ded on the evening of March 5,
following open house when the
public is invited to attend and in-
spect the exhibits.
Honour Brought
To Hullett
By Farmers
A great and rather unique
honour has come to the Town-
ship of Hullett. Two of that
township's leading agricultural
men have been made president
of their respective organizat-
ions, at annual meetings held in
Toronto last week.
Eph Snell was made president
of the Canadian Sheep Breeders'
Association; and William Dale,
(a director of the Clydesdale
Horse Breeders' Asseciation of
Ontario) was made president of
the Ontario Horse Breeders' As-
sociation for a two year term.
Fishermen At
Bayfield Face
Flooded River
(By our Hayfield Correspondent)
We did considerable grumbling
In the village about the snow and
ice on the streets this winter, but
when a sudden mild spell brings
flood conditions in other places
we have reason to be thankful
that Hayfield is built on high
ground --even if it is a bit swampy
and some of us are inconvenien-
ced by water in our cellars
It is the fishermen who have
most to fear from the flood. This
year several of them left their
boats in the river for the first
time -Toms Bros, say that it was
the first for them and that it will
be the last! Monday, when ft ap-
peared likely that the river would
break up, they with Fred Telford
and Donnie McLeod cut their
boats free in the ice and headed
them upstream, securing them
with chains and cables. Fred Tel-
ford nosed his wooden vessel in
behind' the steer. "W. J. McLeod"
for protection.
Ed, Siddel had his steel tug tied
Up on the harbour side of the
south pier. In the afternoon he
tried to get out into the lake but
was only able to cut a channel to
about 200 yards south-west of the
harbour when she became stuck
in the ice. There was no wind
and none indicated in the weath-
er report, so he left her there and
went home to Goderich.
Later an east wind sprang up
and John R, MaeLeod telephoned
Ed. Siddel. He came down and
about 10.30 walked out on the ice
on the lake, which was cracking
up, to his tug which he found
floating free. He managed to
bring her to and tie her up on
the south side of the south pier,
thus she was safe from the dam-
aging ice floes which later came
down the river. (Ed Siddel has
had nets set since January 27 and
has been unable to get out to
them.)
The river "went out" about four
o'clock Tuesday morning. At two
o'clock the fishermen report that
the water rose to their shanty
doors, about a foot over the dock,
but; there was an open channed
so they went home confident that
there wouldn't be too much dam-
age done. The cakes of ice strewn
along the river bank vary in
thickness but average about 12
inches. •
On Tuesday the current was
strong, about ten Smiles an hour,
and the water lapping over the
'fishermen's dock about six inches.
And doubtless there went With it
much good topsoil from the farms
upstream.
FM G. MILLS HONOURED
BY LOCAL POLICE OFFICERS
In appreciation of the full meas-
ure of co-operation existing be-
tween the Service Police at RCAF
Station Clinton of which he has
been in charge, and the local pol-
lee forces, Flight Sergeant George
Mills was given a fine leather
suit -case recently. The presenta-
tion was made by the Clinton
Constables and members of the
Provincial Police prior to FiS
Mills' departure for Western Can-
ada where he has been mated.
F. A. Lashley Urges Full Support;
Fairs Mark History and Progress
"The Fair marks the milestones
along the way of progress. It
presents a living record of. the
community's past, a demonstrat-
ion of its present economic status,
and a prediction of its future," 1'.
A. • Lashley, Director of Agricul-
tural and Horticultural Societies,
Toronto, stated at the meeting of
representatives from the various
fairs of Huron County held in the
agricultural office board room
here in Clinton yesterday after-
noon.
G. W. Montgomery, agricultur-
al representative for Huron Coun-
ty was chairman of the meeting
which gathered expressly to agree
upon dates for the fairs in the
county, and also to gain 'know-
ledge about the methods of con -
Board Chairman
A. M. KNIGHT
who, as vice-president of the
Hospital Board in 1953, has been
substituting for chairman W. H.
Robinson since his departure
from Clinton, on Monday night
was made chairman of the
Board for 1954.
ducting fairs and possible grant
requirements from the guest
speaker. Harold Baker, assistant
agricultural ,representative spoke
at length and graphically on the
worth of the 4-H Club program in
promoting interest in fairs, and
increased quality of stock on loc-
al farms.
Suggested sponsoring of school
fairs in the county by near -by
agricultural societies which would
make them eligible fpr grants,
would meet with department ap-
proval, Mr. Lashley stated. Both
Belgrave and liensall school fairs
are considering such a move.
In answering a question posed
by W. R. Lobb; president of the
Huron Central Agricultural Soc-
iety here in Clinton, concerning
the Department's attitude to-
wards Spring Shows, Mr. Lash-
ley stated that Clinton's was one
of three such shows in the provin-
ce. The others were at Hensall,
and in Durham County. G. W.
Montgomery mentioned that the
Spring Show was apt to be more
a true agricultural show than the
others since many exhibits did not
appear.
"Don't be stingy with passes to
the press," Mr. Lashley, advised.
"Don't hesitate to cultivate friend-
ship of reporters, and try to ask
them to your meetings. You
can't buy with money what they
can give free in the way of pub-
licity."
The speaker outlined various
methods of obtaining publicity, in-
cluding that of the local press,
(daily and weekly newspapers)
radio, television, pesters, banners,
blotters, bumper signs, advertise-
ments, prize lists, etc., and stres-
sed the fact that an enthusiastic
membership in the association
would bring the best publicity pos-
sible. Members should take every
opportunity to speak in praise of
the fair, and promote the best
parts of it in their conversation
with neighbours, friends and ac-
quaintances. He advised against
soliciting special prizes of goods,
but rather that prizes in cash be
used as much as possible since
they could be included for grant
purposes.
H. C. Lawson Member Hospital Board
At Annual Meeting Held Here Monday
H. C. Lawson was elected mem- a total of 1,233 patients, including
273 births. This compares with
1,340 patients in 1952, and 290
births.
Total number of patient days
was 13,277 compared with over i
14,000 n 1952. There were 417
surgical operations performed of
which 158 were classed as major.
During the year 1434 x-rays were
taken.
For the, Ladies' Auxiliary, Mrs.
Douglas Bartliff presented a very
satisfactory report of the year's
work.
Acting chairman A M. Knight
mentioned in detail the work done
by the funds available through*
the Atkinson Foundation grant in
the amount of $8,563.65, which
purchased a large autoclave (ster-
ilizer); new operating room table
and operating room lurninare, as
well as surgical equipment and
supplies. A grant of $6,900 from
the Ontario government made pos-
sible kitchen equipment, $2,000;
water softener, $850; painting
some rooms,corridors, etc., $500;
outside painting, $380; office
equipment, $276; power lawn
mower, $134; wiring, $280; chang-
es in operating room, (where large
glass windows were replaced by
small ones), $407; arborite applied
to operating room walls and cab-
inet Installed, $1,135. Plans are
to install a jacket hot water heat-
er and additional plumbing as
well. Besides these grants was
the , help from the Kinsmen Club
of Clinton which donated a frac-
hire frame, and the Ladies' Aux-
iliary which presented an incubat-
or for the nursery.
President of the Clinton Citi-
zens' Horticultural Society Rev, D,
J. Lane commented upon the plans
for the new nurses' residence, and
offered the services of that so-
ciety M consultation regarding
landscaping the property,
ber of the Clinton Hospital Board,
at the annual meeting of that as-
sociation held in the agricultural
office board room on Monday
evening. He replaces -chairman of
the board W. H. Robinson, who
following his retirement as man-
ager of the Clinton Branch, Bank
of Montreal, is no longer resident
in Clinton. George H. Jefferson,
principal of the Clintcin Public
School, who had completed a
three-year term as a director of
the board, was re -appointed for a
further three-year term.
Other members of the board
are: A. M. Knight, chairman; G.
M. Counter, F. Fingland, QC.;
HarryJ.?. Ball, Dr. J. W. Shaw
and Dr. W. A. Oakes represent-
ing the medical staff of the hos-
pital; Dr. F. G. Thompson, rep-
recentative appointed by the Hu-
ron CountyCouncil; Dr. H. A. Mc-
Intyre, representing Mayor M, J.
Agnew; Reeve 3. W. Nediger, and
Mrs. Harry Ball, president of the
Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary.
At the directors' meeting fol-
lowing the annual, A. M. Knight
was appointed chairman of the
board, and Harry D. Ball was
made vice-president. A striking
committee will bring in a list of
committees at the next meeting
of the directors which will be held
early in March.
The by-law passed in 1937 set-
ting up the officers of the assoc-
iation was amended at Monday's
meeting to authorize the inclusion
of the president of the hospital
auxiliary (ex officio) and -to per-
mit appointment by the uncil of
the corporation of the Town of
Clinton, representatives of that
body other than the mayor and
reeve if thought necessary,
Miss A. B. Sinclair, superintend-
ent of the hospital, presented her
report. During he year there was
"Ice Capades"
First Year
In Lions Arena
"Ice Capahes" in Clinton are
being sponsored some time early
next month by the 'Clinton Lions
Club. Participants in this novel
event will be the members of the
Figure Skating Club which has
been practising under the leader-
ship of Miss Maureen Carthy,
Goderich, (formerly of St Cath-
erines).
The youngsters have been hard
at the job of mastering techniques
of figure skating in their classes
during the last month, and with
assistance from their instructor,
and other practised skaters, will
present a skating program in the
Clinton Lions Arena. Taking care
of the details of the show are the
wives of the Clinton Lions, and a
Variety of costumes is already in
the making,,in preparatien for the
"Ice Capades."
Despite the fact that this is the
first year for such a program in
Clinton, and the youngsters taking
part are doing so for the first
time this year, their performance
is improving steadily and with a-
mazing swiftness. A good even-
ing's entertainment is assured.
MISS A. PARISH RESIGNS
FROM HEALTH UNIT STAFF
The resignation of Miss Alice
Parish, Clinton, from the staff of
the Huron County Health Unit,
effective March 6, was accepted
by the members of the Board of
Health meeting in the office of
the Unit here yesterday afternoon.
Chairman of the board, Deputy
Reeve Melvin Crich, Clinton; De-
puty Reeve William McKenzie,
Exeter; Reeve Clifford Rowland,
Ethel, and W. A. Galbraith atten-
ded the meeting.
County Fairs
Dates Are
Agreed Upon
The following dates for Huron
County Fairs were set by a joint
meeting of representatives of all
fair boards in the county held M
the agricultural • office board
rooms here in Clinton yesterday
afternoon:
Spring Fairs: Hensall, May 28;
Clinton, May 29. •
School Fairs: Belgrave, Septem-
ber 15; McKillop, eptember 16;
Hensel, undecided. '
Fall Fairs: Dungannon, Septem-
ber 20-21; Blyth, September 21-
22; Exeter, September 22-23; Sea -
forth, September 23-24; Zurich,
September 27-28; Lucknow, Sept-
ember 28-29; Hayfield, Septem-
ber, 29-30; Brussels, September
30 -October 1..; Howiek, October
476 ENROLLED NOW AT
orANT0N pv1:flat:I sumo/.
Principal George 'H. Jefferson's
report presented at the regular
meeting of the Clinton Public
School Board last Thursday even-
ing showed 476 pupils enrolled in
3arailary. This is an increase of
18 since opening day last fall.
Chairman of the purchasing corn-
mittee J. Murphy reported a car-
load of coal had been ordered.
Chairman of the board Leslie
Ball presided for the meeting at
which Clayton Dixon, A. F. Cud -
more, George Lavis, Rev. R. M. P.
Bulteel, J. Murphy and L. Haugh-
ton , attended. Secretary H. C,
Lawson was present.
In 1951 primary iron and steel
replaced fisb pron2ssing as the
leading industry of Nova Scotia.,