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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1951-02-15, Page 1Serving for 86 Years No. 7—The Horne Paper With the News CL6 NTON,ONTARIO TH U RSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1951 eco THE NEWS -RECORD -71st YEAR 6c a Copy 2,125 " Copies A Week $2.50 a Year tr,e „first c oturmn=== DURING THE PAST FEW DAYS, this community has last one af. its outstanding leaders in the person of Harry Bartliff, whose. death came very suddenly Friday morning last . , . Harry was one od the district's oldest residents and business men, and also `tone of its most highly esteemed . His friends were legion and his passing leaves a greart.gap in the life of the community that will be impossible to fill . FRIENDS PAID A GREAT TRIB- tete to Harry. at his funeral which. was very largely attended, with floral tributes in great profussion. He was the friend of young and old, rich and poor, alike , ,. A REFLECTION OF THE DE- ceased's gentle Christian char- acter was the fact that he, al- most literally, had no enemies and hed many, many friends One of the chief reasons for this was that he never hada bad word to say dor people, always had a good word to say'. . Harry looked on the bright side of everyone's charaeter and tried to see the best in • everyone . , Clinton will miss ham! . . * r. • * RECENT HEAVY SNOWFALLS and a spell of milder weather at the weekend had plenty of people worried for fear tee roofs of their buildings might do a crash act And some of them did . . . „e* * * CLINTON LIONS WERE VERY lucky that the damage was not more extensive to their Arena . The heavy snow erashed a section on the east side of the building but did only a small a- mount of damage . * * * THE LOCAL SITUATION WAS not without its emusing side . The snow fell in great heaps from the roof of St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church, breaking two large windows in the basement where a school classroom is lo- cated .. Of course, fhis neces- sitated school being postponed until the necessary repaints were made ..'. A. little girl was heard to 'remark: "Goody, goody, we don't have any school today!" Apparently, it's en ill wind that blows nobs.dy good . * * ue IN AN EFFORT TO STIMULATE Interest in the game of badaninton in Clinton end district, Clinton Badminton Club has arranged to have coloured pictures on the subject. "How to Play Badmin- ton," shown in the Town Hall Friday evening, February 16 . The programme starts at eight o'clock, end will be followed by an informal dance to which mem- bers of the various badminton clubs in the district have been invited . . . FARM MECHANICS SHORT COURSE WELL ATTENDED The two-day Short Course in Farm Mechanics, held in the Ag- riculture' Office Board Room, Clinton, Monday . and Tuesday, was especially well attended, it was reported today by R. G. Ben- nett, Agricultural Representative for Huron County. This course, dealing with farm mechanics, was the first of a series of courses being conducted throughout the County of aturon throughout the month of. Febru- ary. The special speaker at the course was R. 1'. Ford, of the Engineering Department, Onterio Agricultural College, Guelph. Mr. Ford dealt mainly with the main- tenance of farm machines of all Ten he final clay was spent par- tioularly with farm motors and tractors, with the second day be- ing devoted to other farm ma- chines. Approximately 50 at- tended each day, and the interest shown by those present was ex- tremely good. Other courses are being con- ducted •throug3iout the county. The first one is at the new Grey Township Community Centre at Craznbrook, which commenced Wednesday, February 14, and con'tirrues through Thursday and Friday, February 15-16. The first day, pastures and cereal crops will be discussed; the second day poultry and poultry marketing; and the third day animal diseases and farm machinery. There also will be plenty of time for discusion of these sub- jects and any others that those present might wish to being up. On February 19-20-21, .the Course will shift to 'rhe, south end of the county at the 'Pawn - ship Hail, Elimville, with pretty much the same schedule to be. followed. The third coarse will take place in Forester's Hall, Belgrave, on February 26-27-28. All these courses will commence at 1.30 p.m. and will be carried through till. shout 4.30 each afternoon. -o— Mahogany trees are cut ny, the light of the moon because they are then freest of sap and of riches' color. The Weather Town. Salaries and Fees Increase Over $2-,300 Going to Windsor - REV. JOHN R. THOMPSON Rector of Trinity Anglican 'Church, St. Thomas, who will take over the parish of the Church of St. Andrew Mem- orial, Windsor, on April 1. He is a native of Goderich Township and is a graduate of CDCL LEGION SHOW "GOING PLACES'. DRAWS CROWDS 7 erge audiences greeted the jrerformances of "Going Places" in the Town Hall on Monday and Tuesdey evenings of this week. This programme was an - der the sponsorship of Clinton Branch 140, Canadian Legion, the proceeds going toward the Branch's Home Fund. Uncle Billy, Statien Master, ably portrayed by G. H, Jeffer- son, is retiring after 55 years' service. The play itself is the aoting of pages of Uncle Billy's Scrap Book, showing some of the highlights in the happenings at the station during Uncle Billy's tenure. The first scene depicted the roadroad station with Kay Sharp, Mildred Fraser, Gail Shearing, Betty Lou Nediger end Patsy Murney acting as red caps. A chorus consisted of Mar,,' Ellen Patton, Elaine Miller, Patsy Thompson, Gloria Nott and Thel- ma Baird. The next scene was the kiddies' birthday panty with Mrs. J. M, Elliott telling the story of Cind erelle which was also acted out. Those taking part in this were Heather Winter, Fairy Godmoth- er; Nancy Newton, Cinderella; Geyle Murray, Prince Charming, Sharon Cook, Lois Falconer, Audrey MacDonald, Gloria Coop- er, Carolyn Ashton, Darleen Durr, Kenneth Knights and Shirley Carter, who danced a very gay and sprightly minuet; end Jane Batkin, Shirley Dales, Marion Dales, Jinunie Dales, Larry Daw, Mary Ladd, Beverley Ashton and Ruth Glazier. Eddie Elliott portrayed Bob Hope. Misses Joan McLaren, Anne Epps, Woodena Epps, Dor- othy Walters, Maidyn Shadden and Ruth Glazier made a very charming group of Ching -a -Ling girls. Following this there was e scene known as the Hollywood Whoop Dee Do, and this starred Lloyd Moore as Al Jolson and Art Groves as the Mayor. Leg- ionnaires taking part in this scene vvere Eddie Dale, Doug. Thorndike, George Runnbail, Kel- so Streets, Toni Steep, Carman McPherson, Bill Martell and Frank MoEwan. Mrs, J. M. Elliott very cleverly directed a fashion show, the modeLi all being wives of air force personnel. These, usinig. their Christian names, were Aud- red Munro, Marg. Osborn, Barb- ara Miller, Florence Watson, Wilma Garton, Virginia McVeigh, Mildred Newton, Ann Ellis, Jean (Continued on Page Five) 1950 1949 High Low high Low Feb. 8 14 4 33 11 0 9 5* 3i 28 10 19 15* 32 27, 11 37 18 - 34 .23 12 37 33 ' 32 22 13 35 14' 29 20 • 19 18 0 37 23 is in..14 the. Rain: .119 Ins. Snow: 5 ins. "Blow zees Library Interest Deepens Clinton Public Library held its annual meeting in the Library on Monday evening, February 5. B. J. Gibbings was re -appointed chairman. Otherr officers re -appointed, were Miss M. A. Stone, secre- tary, end. M. T. Corless, treas- urer, Various. coipntiittees were ap- pointed as follows: property, B. J. Gibbings, Brock Oldie, G. H. Jefferson, • Mrs. L. McKinnon; books, Miss E. Jamieson, Miss M. A. Stone, Mrs. McKinnon, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Olde; financial, Miss Stone, Mrs. McKinnon, Mr. Olde. The librarian, Mass Evelyn Hall, read her report for 1950. During the year 248 new members were added to the list of membership which now totals 1,044-325 'uv. enile and 719 adults. Of the total members there are 255 rural readers. Circulation totalled 21,596, made up of juvenile, 5,892, adult non-fiction, 4,672, and adult fic- tion, 11,032., During the year 13; juvenile books, 126 fiction and 5a non-fiction were added to the collection. Also during the year 83 books were discarded or lost. It is worthy of mention that very few of these books are act- ually lost, considering the large membership. Some of the recent books added include: Blood Boy Colt by Wal- ter Farley; The Golden Pine Cone by Clark; Joan Foster, Senior; by Colver; The Wonder Book of Wonders, for the Boys and Girls, and for the adults there are .A Gentleman in Upper Canada.; Anne Langton's Letters; As the World Wags On by Arthur Ford; The Hinge of Fate by Churchill The Red ;Beret, a story of the parachute battalion, by Saunders: Joy Street by Fr P. Keyes; The Cardinal by Robinson; The Lamp is Heavy by Sheila Russell; The Nymph end the Lamp by Red - dell; Fold Horne by Flo Jewel Williams, as well as a good selec- tion of mysteries, westerns and romances. Horticulturists Hear Talk on Roses It was "rose night" et the meeting of Clinton Horticultural Society in the Town Hall last evening, when J. E. Taylor, tech- nical instructor in horticulture at OAC, Guelph, gave an illustrat- ed talk on roses and other gar- den plants. Mr. Taylor showed beautiful coloured slides and pictures of floral arrangements. He discus- sed cultural methods of growing roses. The president, Mrs. S. R. Castle, was chairman of the meeting. The speaker was introduced by R. G. Bennett, agricultural rep- resentative for Huron County, and was thanked in behalf' -of the Society by Rev. D. J. Lane. It was announced that the lists are available of the stock the Society is purchasing for mem- bers only. The Society. will spon- see a section by school children and also a birdhouse building contest at the annual show in the fall. —0 CLINT'ON WI The regular meeting of Clinton Branch of the Women's Institute will he held in the Board Room of the Agricultural Office on Thursday, February 22, at, 2.30. p.m. The theme Historical Re- search and Current Events" will be taken by Miss L. Brigham end Mrs. M. Wiltse. Roll call will be answered with, the name of an article manufactured in Hu- ron County. Story Of Moffatt Family l Recalls lEar y Stanl ey Days (Contributed) The older citizens of Varna will be interested to' recall that over 60 years ago, long before the advent of electricity in the neighborhood, the streets of the village were lightedat night by large ornamental. oillanterns mounted on cedar posts, . They stood in front of Purdey's Car- riage Shop, Beatty's Store, Cook's Hotel, English Church, Method- ist Church, Seaord's Store, S. A. Moffatt's residence, the harness shop and In front of the home of James Wanless. This community service, well in advance of its day, was made possible through the enterprise and ,generosity of two pioneer citizens of those days, Jo_dliia Secord, a relative of Laura Se - cord, the Canadian heroine, who owned the store where the mill now stands and lived in the house now owned by Mrs. Alex MoCon- nell—and by. S. A. Moffatt who lived on the north-east corner in the house which he built We owned by Alfred Ings. Ile also owned two farms east of the village, the John Patton farm and the Arthur Forbes farm. S. A. Mof.fraat was also a busi- ness rein. For 27 years; he was the general agent in Western On- tario for John "Herrin & 'Co., Brantford end continued with Snow:3 ins. the new firm -titter tr ;±mta1 erna- tion of the Harris Company with Massey of Toronto to form the now world famous 1\2assey-Harris Company. John Harris and S. A. Moffatt became close friends, not only in business but ., else in private life. One day, in a serials mood, they agreed to name their first forn sons alike. _Lloyd Harris was born several years before Lloyd Moffatt and when he grew to manhood entered his father's bvsiness and federal politics. He represented Brantford for several years in the Dominion leathern - nit. During the first World War he declined the cabinet folio of 1 finance Minister but accepted. the post of Dominion Government Commissioner at Washington and later in London, England. He Wed. a millionaire. Like their fathers, the two sons were good friends. Lloyd Mof- fatt today is a successful dentist and businessman of London and s ill owns the . two farms of his father. Of still further, historic inter- est, one can see today in use on these Corms the original large trnamental street lamps that first lighted the corner of Dundas and Riohst*nd . Streets, London, Ontario and an Iron frost in the form of a.-croes that in the early days supported a j,018 larntn th-t# nun.5ttr church, 1,6nd.ni :sunttt,. Congratulations! B. J. GIBBINGS Prominent Clinton citizen, Mayor in 1912-13, and re- elected chairman of the Pub- lic Library Board for his 12th term, who' celebrated his 81st birthday today. He was born here, of pioneer parents, and he has lived here all has life. 0 BAYFIELD 'LIONS M A R K ANNUAL LADIES' NIGHT Bayfiled Lions Chub celebrat- ed its annual ladies' night on Tuesday evening, February 13, when the members were hosts to their wives and friends and other guests at a turkey dinner served in the Albion Betel. Rev. Peter Renner, minister of St. Andrew's United' Church, Bayfield, gave the Invocation. Grant Turner was the song lead- er of the evening. Charles Scotch - mer: president of the Club, pro- posed the Toast . to the King. The toast to the ladies tees pro- posed by Harvey Coleman, with Mrs. Robert Welsh giving the reply. Ernest Hovey introduced the Lions and guests. Past Deputy DIstrict Governor Albert Traquair, Exeter, intro- duced the speaker of the even- ing, Rev. Harold Sneli, also of Exeter. 1VLr. Snell gave a very humourous and thought-provok- ing talk on the subject, "Head, Heart and Hand,' which was very much enjoyed. . The Lions were fevoured with the presence of. Deputy District Governor Duncan McCallum and Mrs. McCallum. London, who brought the 1,r t5'Wrsiws of Dist- rict Secretary, Bruce Malcolm, whoub. has been i11, to the local Cl "The Happy Cousins" of El- mira supplied an hour of very good entertainment after which a draw was held for the ladies' prizes. Ladies from Seaforth, Clinton and Zurich as well as some from the local club were the lucky winners. The evening closed with the singing of "0 Canada."' Receives Studentship At Oxford University Dr. W. E. Haviland, former lecturer in political economy at McMaster University, Hamilton, and at present conducting post- doctoral research in economics at Oxford. University, England, has been elected to a studentship at Nuffield College, Oxford. A brilliant scholar, Dr, Havil- and has Arts degrees of McMast- er University, Hamilton, Univer- sity of Toronto, a n d Harvard University, and a doctor's degree from Harvard. This honour fol- Iows closely on his award of a British Council scholarship earl- ier this year. Dr. Haviland hes visited in Clinton several times with Mn and Mrs. James Livermore, com- ing with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs, E. S. Livermore, Lon- don, Dr. Havilend is not yet 26 years old. • Two Men Are Inured. In Truck -Car Crash (By our Henson correspondent) Ten men were injured Satur- day night when a new truck in transit from Windsor- to Wing- ham and a can were in collision one -and -a -half miles north of Hensall. John Sangster, a passenger in the truck, received Pate end head injuries when he was driven against the windshield, The truck was driven by his son, Robert, Winghem. Archie Parsons, Kippen, driver of the car, - was treated for a fractured nose and shock at the office of Dr. J. C. Goddard'. Slip- pery pavement was blamed for the crash. Damage to the truck was $450; to the car $500. Provinciei Cornstables E. Zim- merman and W. A. Coxwortle, Exeter, investigated. ,—o • COMING EVENTS Euchre and dance, Township Hall, Verna, Friday, February 16, sponsored by Varna LOL 1035. Collins' Orchestra. Lunch minter. Admission 50c, 3.30 p.m. sharp. Everybody welcome, Gordon R. Hearne optometrist. will be in Clinton at the home of Mrs. B. C. Hearn, Huron St„ on Tuesday and Wednesday`next February 20 and 2L '• 7-1) Benefit Card Party, euchre and "500", proceeds for C.Ii.T,'.Fund, I.O.O.F, Hall, February 28, silver. collection, everyone 'welcome '8 p.ln •. 7-8-b Enjoy popularity of dances a,t Crystal Palace `cla",arm tri, r,ti'rhen comp -sr Frirlay ntlp.ht :to music of 7 Board OKehs School Clinton Public School Board, at its February meeting, approved a tentative 'proposal for the erec- tion of a, new. 12 -roomed school structure on a site on the Mac- Kenzie property on the easterly outskirts of the town, recently purchased by the Board. The proposal was presented by Com•, G. Gardiner, Goderich, Public School Inspector for South Huron. He estimated the cost at about $300,000, of which approximately half would be subsidized by the Ontario Department of Education. Following approval by the Board. the proposal has been submitted to the Department of Education. If the Department approves, the next ,Ste will be submission of the plan to Clin- ton Town Council for considera- tion, either as a Council, or in a vote of the ratepayers. The Board received letters from a group of teachers request- ing an increase in salary. A rep- resentative of the teachers will meet the Study and Welfare Committee of the Board, Trustee Percy Livermore, chairman, with regard to the matter, and then report back to the Board at the next regular meeting on March 1. Principal 'G. H. Jefferson re- ported an enrolment in January of 356, with an average of 311.74 or 92.72 per cent of actual to perfect attendance. HULLETT ASKS GRAVEL BIDS ON 12,000 YDS. Hullett, Township Council met in the Community Hall, Londes- born, on Monday, February 5, with all ~members present ,and the Reeve, W. J. Dale, in the chair. It was decided to give a grant of $100 to the March of Dimes. The reed superintendent was instructed to advertise for tend- ers for the crushing and 'delivery of approximately 12,000 cubic yards of gravel on the roads of the township, the gravel to be crushes to a tie materia]. Tenders are to be in the hands of the road superintendent by March 3. It was decided to pay expenses up to S25 for any member of Council or Township official attending the Good Reeds con- vention or the annual meeting of the Ontario Rural Municipal- ities convention, February 19-21. W. R` Jewitteted George C, Brown were nominated to attend this latter convention. It was decided to buy 2,000 feet of snow fence front the Lundy Fence Co. in 50 -foot rolls, at 13 cents per foot, also 150 steel posts at 71 cents each. • The following accounts were ordered paid: Supplies, $27.71; salaries, $109.40; grants, $100; fees, $5; fox bounty, $24; roads, 51,582.55; tile, $$0. B. J. Gibbings Marks 81st Birthday Many friends were extending congratulations today to B. J. "Ben" Gibbings, one of Clinton's oldest and most highly respected citizens, who celebrated his 81s1 birthday. Mr. Gibbings. who retired front active work et Sherlock -Manning Pianos Limited a few years ago, hes held many public offices in town, Including those of Meyer (1912-13:), Reeve and Public Utilities Commissioner. He has been chairman of the Public Library Board for 12 years, and was choir leader of Ontario St. Church for 54 years. for 54 years. Except for his failing eyesight, he is in excellent health and may be seen daily on the street, He was great reader until his eyesight failed, but now enjoys his -"talking books", a service for the blind or near -blind which he finds most Wonderful. Fine Citizen Passes HARRY BARTLIFF One of Clinton's oldest and most highly esteemed busi- ness men, who died suddenly Friday morning, February 9, from a heart attack. The Monday funeral o� day afternoon was largely attended. See Page Three. 0 LIONS INDUCT SEVEN MEMBERS; ' DG PAYS VISIT Celebrating the birthday of Melvin Jones, Secretary-General and Founder of Lions Internation- al, seven new members were in- duoted into Clinton Lions Club at a dinner meeting in St. Paul's Parish Hall Tuesday evening. The new members, who were sincerely welcomed by President Hugh R. Hawkins and the other members of the Club, are: D. W. Cornish, electrician; Melvin Crich, barber; William J. Miller, drover; W. B. McAlpine, implement deader; Walter C. Newcombe, druggist; Dr. Donald B. Palmer, dentist; Leonard G.1 Winter, real estate agent. Initiation ceremony was in charge of a team headed by Frani: Fingland, i President Hawkins referred) feelingly to the sudden death of a charter member, Harry Bart- Iiff, and the great loss his pas- sing would be to the Lions Club. One minute's silence was observ- ed in his memory. J. A. Sutter was congratulated on his winning the Pronto Award for Ontario hardware dealers in 1950. Directed by F/L C. L. Hard- ing, Protestant Chaplain, the RCAF Quartette sang several numbers in 'fine voice, including "Stouthearted Men"; "While Strolling Through the Park"; "Shine on Me in the Evening." The nightly draw was won by a new member, Melvin Crich, District Governor Gordon H. Hargrave, Fordwich, paid his official visit to the Clirb as District Governor of District A-1, Lions International. He was introduced by Past President C. H. Epps, end was thanked in be- half of the Club by R. S. Atkey. "We are the world's greatest do-ers; we should be be-ers, too," the District Governor declared, in urging church allegiance for members. The world would have fewer troubles if the same set-up as Lionism existed. "The horizon of a Lions Club is limited only by the ability and vision of its members," he pointed out. Stressing the need for keeping our way of life, Mr. Hargrave stated that Lions should be one of the main cogs in retaining it. A welcome visitor salt the meet- ing was F/L Ray Agnew, who is stationed temporarily at RCAF Station for two weeks. A Deemer active member of Clinton Lions Club, he now is a member and Talltrwister of the Middleton, NS, Lions Clubs, situated near RCAF Station, Greenwood, NS. o. 30 DAYS' NOTICE A new clause was added to By- law No. 4, which is in effect from February 15, 1951, to Fe)yruary 15, 1952. It provides that every employee must give 30 days' no- tice in. writing if leaving the em- ploy of the municipality. The reverse also has held true in past yearn Public School Board Reasons For New School This is the first of a series of aaitieles prepared by Clinton Pub- lic School Board and designed to acquaint the citizens of Clinton with the need for a new Public School. Clinton Public School Board wants the citizens of Clinton to know why its members feel it is necessary to have a new Pub- lic School in Clinton. There are several reasons, but the mein three are: 1.—The situation of the pres- ent Public. School being half way. down the grade on Highway 8. which has heavy traffic, and having inadequate playground space, makes the situation very dthgerotis to every child going to school. We havehad one ac- cident- this year, not too serious, but we as a town are very lucky that there are not more, and maybe a fatal orie, 2. -The -size of the school not being large enough to take care of the students we have ;fttend- iirgmetre teat we'.•ere -using. t,e s 4.8.- < 1 '..u-• T\r.'.h, r ,^hunch 'has grounds for play and it is neces- sary for these children to be taken over the. highway to get to a playground. The .children and teachers in these classrooms are working in rooms that are• inade- quately lighted and equipped. 3,—Finally, the arrangements we have had to make to educate these children are very expen- sive both ,to Town an& -Province. At the present time it is cost- ing the. School Board $1,500 a year to maintain these two ad- ditional classrooms plus the cost of police prateotion at the cor- ner of Ontario and William Sts. With the anticipated attendance, itmay be necessary to open an additional clssroom at the fall term. u The money now being 'spent yearly for this additional :occom- modation, which is very unsatis- fitotory to both urs and the churches, would, make a substen- 'tial peymerit an the interest on ,the debenturesfor a new school, This is thea first of reoor is .040C, we "r,1 r'ri'" .• uiatly, Police Chief Named Clinton Town Council. at a• specie' meeting in the Council Chamber last evening, appointed Joseph Fernand, Guelph, ,as Chief of Police at a salary of $2,300 par yeas", and raised the salaries of ell officials and employeea, ef- fertive today. Total increase 'in salaries a- mounts to approximately $2,350, made tip as follows; M. T.• Corless,, Town Clerk and Treasurer. $350; Chief of Police. 5580: James A. Thompson, Cten- sttable. $300; 3'. W. Maiming. As- *easor and Tax Collector, $200; Edward Craig, cemetery superin- tendent, a.onroximetely $500. (He paid for outside help in 1950 but will not tlo so in 1951, but re- ceives Pane less this yeale; Mon- teith and Monteith. auditors, $200: Robert Freeman, caretaker of Town Hall, 5300; G. M. Turner, no charge (half fees collected); Frank Fingland, KC. town sol- icitor, fees • for work done. Council Members' Fees Members of the Town Council will receive $5 each 'for every meeting, with the Mayor receiv- ing $7 per meeting. There are eight members in addition to the Mayor. In 4950. each member received $50 for his services, with the Mayor receiving $100, a total of $450. Takes Over March 1 The new Chief of Police, Jos- eph Ferrand, has been sworn. In as such, and has been granted leave of absence from his duties here until March 1, to complete his duties at Ontario Reformat- ory, Guelph. A native of England, be pose. senses about 25 years' police ex- perience, mostly with the City of Liverpbol. He emigrated to Canada in May 1950, and has been a guard at the Ontario Re- formatory, Guelph, since his ar- rival in this country. Chief Ferrand. 45 years of age, is a veteran of World' War II, and is married with a son and a daughter. The family will take up residence in Clinton es soon as accommodation is available. No Discusion Bylaw No. 4 for 1951, setting the salaries of officials and em- ployees, was given the required three readings and passed with- out comment on the part of the members. The matter of appointments and salaries apparently had been decided in committee previously. Council had met in committee cf the whole in the committee room for about two hours, and 'on one or two previous occasions. Those Sidewalks Ald. M. J. Agnew told clouneti that some arrangements had been made that the sidewalks on cer- tain streets be cleaned off. ISa suggested that it be done in front of the church Where there was a children's school classroom, Deputy Reeve W. J. Miller said there was a lot of criticism of the way the sidewalks were be- ing cleaned and "many thins we are throwing away money." He was not in favour of continuing the plowing the way it has been done. • W "I'm agreed," said Mayor G. Ald. Melvin Crich, said many ratepayers think it "ridiculous" the way it is being done (by snowblower), and a change should be made. Exeter had a v -shaped plaw. He contended that a blow- er only takes the loose snow off the top. Ald. Agnew felt Council should have stopped him. (Arthur St, Amens) sooner. He asked that the motion of the 1950 Council and agreement be read. Mayor Nott reed the agreement which contained the words, "must be satisfactory," If the work was not satisfactory, then Coup- 'rail oup-,rail was making "a terrible nils- i take to carry on with all this. expense," he averred. Ald. D. M. Pegg suggested the matter be referred to the Tower (Solicitor regarding legality. Ald. Agnew felt that perhaps s31 sidewalks should be eonsed- �ered not just a few in the main section of the tole Finally, the matter of sidewalk plowing was lett in the hands of the Street Committee to investi- gate and take action. -- o Two-thirds Favour Warble Fly Spray Stanley Township Federation. of Agriculture -met at the home I of Anson McKinleym , with the president, Alvin Rau, in the chair. , The directors reported •,the petitions for warble ''ay spray more than 66 per cent signed in favour of having it done. A de- putation, consisting of Alvin Rau Anson McKinley, George Reid: and Anson coleman, was ala - pointed to interview Stanley Township Council re the passing of ,the Warble F1y Act.. Anson' Coleman gave a report of the Provincial enamel meeting held in Toronto recently. Hiway Hayter was appointed .a director for No. a to replace Willirrm -A. Reid who resigned... ^;,e ret ineain;,' w171 be Lalli. At the 'tome of Anton Coleman.