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Clinton News-Record, 1951-09-13, Page 1Serving Since 1865 THE NEW ERA -87th YEAReco TF -'E NEWS -RECORD -71st YEAR No. 37—The Home Paper With the News tree Jfirfst Column=== ..af Hullett go out of prize-wi sheep still seems a long way Showing 26 Leicesters lianedian National Exhibit Toronto, last week, wins tots 24, including champion e champion ram and pen of la They were fitted by Riche Snell, the youngest of the , Congratulations! . , IT HASN'TBEEN OUR LOT ON very many occasions to run into four-leaved clovers . ,,. But what weeed".you say about five -leaved clovers as well? .. , Ernest Crich, R. R. 3, Seaforth, Tuckersmith farmer, found four five -leaved and four ,four-leaved clovers un,; der a plum tree at his home on Sunday ... , What's more, he brought them to The NEWS- RECORD Office for proof , Anel we have them for anyone to see , an nn ingff o at lied we, nibs rd cIan THE DAY WHEN THE SNRT * * • SPEAKING OF ODDITIES IN the vegetable world, Don Symons picked 'a five -head cob of corn in his Princess St garden last Stight , , There were plenty of • well-filled kernels on this multi- ple cob . John Walton dug a beautiful panne -end -a -half po- tato in his garden this week, and brought it to the office .. * * * ERNEST LAWSON, RETIRED CNR employee, now living in Clinton, has been interested in a recent skunk story that appear- ed in this column . . Re tells us of a similar situation — but with a different ending, which happened while he was still working , a * tY ON COMING HOME FROM AN evening shift, Mr. Lawson heard that there had been a skunk in the neighbourhood earlier in -the evening, running around with its head stuck in an empty can , * * :r SOME TIME AFTER RETIRING, he was awakened by an odd tap- ping sound and, immediately thinking, of the skunk, he hopped out of bed and peered through the window , Sure enough there was the black and white beauty with the can on its nose, tapping its way up the sidewallt Hurriedly donning some clothes, Mr. Lawson hastened outside, there to find the little fellow almost exhausted , Grasping the can fi'tvnly with both hands and giving it a vig- orous shake or two, he was able to release the animal, which showed its gratitude by beating a hasty retreat and omitting'.' to eject its' well kh' riowspray' . HURON COUNTY JUNIORS MAK E GOOD SHOWINGS Huron County Juniors made favorable showings in judging competitions held at Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, last week, and. also Western Fair, London, this week. The groups which attended both fairs were under the direc- tion of G. W. Montgomery, agri- cultural representative for the County, and his assistant, Jahn D. Butler. Five boys from Huron took, part at the CNE in 'Toronto: Fred Buchanan, Londesboro, George Turner, Seaforth, Fred Gibson, Clinton, and Maurice HelIahan, Belgrace, as seniors; and Eric Anderson, Londesboro, as a jun- ion In beef cattle, Fred Buchanan was fifth and George Turner 13th out of 55. In heavy horses, Fred Gibson' wee fifth. In dairy cat- tle, Maurice HaIlahan was 20th in a class of 44, In; roots and grain, Fred Gibson was 12th, In beef .cattle, junior, Eric Ander- son, stood fifth. Thirteen Huron County Juniors participated in the judging com- petitions at Western Fair Tues- day, and results affecting them were as follows: Junior: (30 entries) - Live- stock --10th, Jayne Mary Snell, Clnton; 21st, Donald Dodds, Sea - forth; Agricultural Quiz — 1st, Jayne Mary Snell: 5th, Donald Dodds; Tractor defects -- 11th,' Jayne Mary Snell; 24th, Donald Dodds. Senior (59 entries)--Livestook --iter, Robert Hern, Granton; 7th, Howard Pym, Centralia; 26th, Robert P. Allan, BrucefieTd; 31st, George Turner, Seaforth; 32nd, Bill Taylor, Belgrave; 42nd, Fred Buchanan; Senior — Agricultoral Quiz — 2nd, Bill Taylor; 8th, Frei Gib- son; lith, Robert Hem; 15th, Ro- bert P. Allan; 21st, Eric Ander- son, Londesboro; 24th, Howard Pym, Centralia; 45th, Maurice Hallahan, Belgrave, and Fred Buchanan, Clinton, tied. Senior—Tractor Defects Test— lst; John Clerk, Goderich, and Robert P. Allan, tied; 8th, Id, Hallahan: 11th, Bill 'Taylor; 15th, Brie Anderson; 22nd, Fred Buch- anan and Howard! Pym, all tied. o. "Several heavy rains last week were welcomedby those growing sugar beets, corn and soybeans and' the rain will encourage more land preparation for fell wheat" G. W. Montgomery, Agricultural Representative for Huron. County, stated today. The Weather 1951 1950 High Low High Low Sept, 6 70 57 62 51 7 ;59 47 59' 50 8 66 36 ' 50 • 46 9 73 42 61 36 10 77 53 72 38' 11 7$ 59 72 52 12 82 58 . 75 60 rain:, .92 int: ' rain: .68 ins. CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1951 Early:] leetion Date Adopted By Clinton Council 2,125 Copies A Week I 6c a Copy $2,50 a Year Finish Warble Drive Tuckersmith Township Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Saturday, September 1, , at 8 p.m., with Reeve Nicholson and Councillors Roy Bell, Andrew Crozier and William Rogerson present. Warble Fly Inspecrtor Charles MacKay advised Council that he had completed his work with respect to the campaign and was paid balance of wages and mil- eage of $10.60. Firemen from Tuekersmith, acting on Brucefield Fire Brigade, are now under Workmen's Com- pensation while on duty with the fire truck and premium of $39.24 was paid on this insurance to Agent M. A. Reid. The Clerk was . Instructed to prepare four per cent ten-year by-laws on the Clarke, Brown and Watson Drains and to notify interested parties on the date for Court of Revision on the same. Authorization also was made for the clerk to apply for interim subsidy on road expediture of $21,933.37. This represents net expenditure from January 1, 1951, to August 31, 1951. Accounts passed included: fox bounty, $2; Insurance premium $39,24; relief, $50; roads, $6,481e 96; salaries and allowance, $125; warble fly, $10,60; chickens kil- led, $16; fire protection, $50; post- age and excise, $5. Council adjourned to meet October 6 at 2 p.m. Three -Way Split Of HensaII Jackpot (By our HensaIl correspondent) A tremendous crowd of over 1,000 people attended the mon- ster bingo held' in the Commun- ity Arena Monday night, Septem- ber 10, sponsored by the Hensel' Branch of the Canadian Legion and Ladies' Auxiliary. Jack Tudor was master of ceremonies, assisted by several of the Legion members, For the $500 jackpot three were tied: Mrs. William Lee, Hensall; Bruce Moir, Rennin Andrew Rau, Zurich; each re- ceived $167. --• - Ivan Querengesser, Brodhagen, won the $150; Sam Rennie, Hen - sail, $75; R. J. Cooper, Kippen, $50. Fifteen rounds were play- ed at $15 each, won as follows: Mrs. Boltson, St Thomas, G. Grigg, Clinton (tied); Miss Gladys Luker, Hensall; Sam Ran- nie, Hensall; Mrs. 'Vern Smith, Exeter; Mrs. Wdesenk, Goderich; Mrs. F, Denomme, Zurich, George Hess, Henson, Mrs. W. Ander- son, Mitchell (tied); Mrs. R. Broderick, Hensall, John Boyce, Saeforth, Mrs. C. Tuftin, Mit- chell, Alex Masse, Zurich (tied); Edna Millar, London; Fred Tel- ford, Bayfield, Mrs. AIvin Ayotte, Zurich (tied); Mrs, D. Dayman, Kippen; Mr. Masse, Zurich, Mrs. L. Mousseau. Hensall, Mrs. Keith Buchanan, Hensall (tied); Mrs. Baird, Brucefield, Mrs. A. Mous- seau, Hensall (tied); Mrs. George Glenn, Hensell; Bonnie Kyle, Kippen; Marie Jarrett, Kippen. HENSALL ADOPTS ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 1952 (By our HensaIl correspondent) The regular meeting of Hen- sall Council was held Tuesday night, The -1952 Assessment Roll was returned and the Council look- ed over the assessments in the same, the totals being as follows: Land, 69,040; buildings, 592,355; business, 46,3751 being a total assessment of 707,000, with ex- emptions of3 75,475, making a total taxable "assessment of 634,- 295, 34,295, which was 39,632 higher than Last year on account of new buildings that have been erected or in the course of erection, Motion was carried that the 1952 assessment roll as returned by the Assessor, be accepted, and the salary of Assessor be paid, and that . Court of Revision on the 1952 Assessment Roll be held Tuesday, September 25 at 8 p.m, It was carried that the usual grant of $70 be granted to the Hensall School Fair Board. Premier Frost1 At Nomination Nominatiiijjs Nov 23 ThurPRINCIPAL day On gh , was Prime SPEAKER at the Mnisterr Leerslliieive- M. Frost, Conservative ecnd riding frconvention atW Wingham na, Winghsm merchant, third from left, elected to the Legislature from Huron -Bruce in 1943, 1945 and 1948, was unanimously nominated to be candidate again at the next provincial election, At right is Mrs. Hanna, and at left the candidate's son, John Campbell Hanna. EASTERN STAR INSTITUTES NEW CHAPTER Clinton Chapter, No. 266, Order of the Eastern Star, was instituted at a largely attended meeting in the Collegiate Audit- orium, Saturday evening lest, Grand Worthy Patron Ted Phil- lips, Windsor, of the Grand Chap- ter of Ontario, was in charge and he was assisted by the Grand Worthy Matron, Mrs. Pearl Mc- Donald, Coolesville, end fifteen of the Grand Chapter officers, Close to 90 members from Clin- ton, Clinton RCAF, Goderich and Auburn were initiated. Following the institution, Exe- ter Chapter, No. 222, exemplified a degree, tinder the leadership of Worthy Matron Mrs. Nellie Mc- Carter. The school gymnasium, beauti- fully decorated with autumn flowers and the serving tables attractive with lighted pastel tap- ers, was an impressive setting for refreshments served to over 300 guests: Mrs. Eula Roy and Mrs. Eulalia Knight were in charge of these arrangements, Mrs. Helen Elliott looked after the decorating of the auditorium. Members were present from Exeter, London, Windsor, Strath - soy, Petrolia, Sarnia, Ingersoll, Seaforth, Stratford, Wingham, Fort Frances and Parkhill, in- cluding .Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Thompson, formerly of Clinton. Prior to the Institution, the Clinton Chapter entertained the Grand officers of the Order at a dinner at the Commercial Hotel. Officers elected and appointed for the coming years are: Mrs. Opal Jones, Worthy Matron; Sidney Jones, Worthy Patron; Mrs. Stella McRae, associate Matron; C. L. Harding, associate patron; Mrs. Margaret Atkey, secretary; Mrs, Helen. Wells, treasurer; Mrs. Doris Bury, con- ductress; Mrs. Eula Roy, associate conductress; M r s. Elizabeth Zapfe, Chaplain; Mrs. Clete Hart- ley, organist; Mrs.'Ruth Bulteel, Adah; Mrs. Ruth Newcombe, Ruth; Mrs, Helen Elliott, Esther; Mrs. Ethel Harding, Martha; Mrs. Helen Hoggart, Elects; Mrs. Har- riet Fines. •Warder; Mrs. Margaret McLean, Marshal; George Bury, Sentinel. o, James Anderson Wins Federation Award Huron County Federation of Agriculture's annual scholarship has been awarded to James And- erson. R.R. 4, Brussels. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl And- erson. The scholarship entitles the winner to enter Ontario Agri- cultural College at. Guelph as a first year student with $100 tui- tion fees paid. Bell Telephone 'Requests Increase In Phone Rates If approval is, given by 'the Board of Transport Commission- ers to the request of the Bell Telephone Cd. far increased rat- es, Clinton subscribers will be called on to pay monthly increas- es up to $1 in the case of in- dividual business phones,: and 50 cents for individual residential phones. The Bell Telephone Co. ha's formally applied for permission to boost its rates, for local service on about 1,700,000 phones in On- tario and .:Quebec. For homes, the "increase asked of the Board of Transport Commissiners would range between 35 and 75 cents a month, depending no 'the type of service andthe size of •the community. Individual 'business phones would jump anywhere from $1 to $3 a month. According to C. B. Symonds, focal manager of the company, the proposed increase for indi- vidual line business service is '$1 monthly, and for two-party busi- ness service it is 75e monthly. A comparison of present rates for typical classes of service with proposed rates in Clinton follows: Pres- Pro- le- ant posed crease Residence: Individual line 3.05 3.55 2 -Party line . 2,65 2.90 Rural . . , 2.45 2.80 Extension tel. 1.00 1.00 Business: Individual line 5,00 6,00 2 -Party line .. 4.25 6.00 Rural 3.25 4.00 PBX trunk 7.50 9.00 Extension . tel. 1:25. 1.25 .50 .25 .35 1.00 .75 .75 1.50 Pleasantly Surprised' On 35th Anniversary Mr. and Mee 'Clieford Lobb were pleasantly -surprised on the evening of September 5, at the home of the former's sister, Mrs. Lorne Jervis, where a numb of relatives had gathered in thel honor, it being the occasion their 35th wedding anniversary A good social tinge was enjoye and a short program, Les1i Pearson and Mrs. Don Jervis con tributed solos, Mrs. Bert Lobb and Mrs. Pearson gave humorou readings. The hostess was respon for a musical romance stn with Mrs. George Henderson a pianist. The music in the stoi rathed Weddingl ,arril, ,at 'win 1 time Mrs. Lobb found' horseif with a halo on her head and bon quet in her hands. Mrs. Norman Snyder read a •address and Fred Lobb and Mrs Leslie Pearson made the presen tattoo of a coffee table to th bride and groom of 35 years ago They received congratulations anew, later all sat down to a de licious lunch. Shortly afterward they took their leave, atter thank ing one and all for the evening's EX-CLINTON GIRL WINNER $1,000 JACKPOT Clinton Lions Club held its eighth and final bingo party of er the season in Clinton Lions Ar - ✓ enc Thursday evening last with o a large attendance. . 'The major prize• — the $1,000 d jackpot—was won by Mrs. Colin e McNeil, Lambeth, whose husband - recently purchased the Checker Cab business in London. She is s a Clinton girl, formerly Cecelia n- Denomme, daughter of Mr. and 7 Mrs. Lawrence Denonv_ne. As luck s would have it, Mrs. McNeil also 7 was fortunate enough to capture o the $75 special prize. Winn 1 The -$150 -•special. - cash went to Bedford Dungey, Sea- - forth, and $50 cash prize was n won by Donald • Oaks, Zurich. Regular $15 prizes were taken • by the following: 1—Mrs. F. - Beck, Toronto; 2—Mary Calde e well, London; P. Martell, eine. ton: 2—Mrs. Telford, Bayfield; C. Meabel, Walton; 4—P. Rudder, RCAF; Mr. Beadle, Auburn; Mrs. C. Bennett, Mitchell; Mrs. S. - Taylor and Murdoch McLeod entertainment end gift o!f ze- 0— AUBURN BAPTIST CHURCH MARKS ANNPNERSARY Auburn Baptist Church mark- ed its 84th anniversary on Sun- day. Large congregations joined in special services both afternoon and evening. Services Were con- ducted by Rev. Clair Clark. The preacher for the day was Rev. Ian Hind, Goderich. In the afternoon, Mr. Hind, in his ser- mon entitled, "The Grace of Continuance," brought to light the particular contribution the Auburn Baptist Church had made throughout the years in fellow- ship, prayer, and service. The necessity of "carrying on" was emphasized. In the evening. Mr. Hind preached on "Getting Busy for the Lord." Just as a workman. to be efficient has to have his tools in fine 'order, so the Chris - tion to be effective in Christ's work must be keen and healthy in body, mind and soul. "Sharp- en these tools which God has given you," he said, Anniversary music under the direction of Mrs. Robert Phillips, was beautifully and appropriat- ely rendered. In the afternoon, a duett by Mrs. Emma Rivett and Miss Shirley Robertson, a men's quartet from Goderich, and a duet by Rev. and Mrs. Hind, con- tributed graciously to the spirit of worship. In the evening Miss Evelyn Raithby sang "Thy Will Be Done" and participated in duets with, Miss Elaine Johnston' and Mrs. Mary Clark. NOW CHANGED OVER Auburn was a hive of industry on Wednesday last when red trucks swarmed the streets. The reason was the 60 -cycle change- over. Auburn is now on the. new 60 -cycle . hydro -electric system, --o COMING EVENTS Reception for Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Glazier, iondesboro Com- munity Hall, Friday evening, September 14. Good orchestra. Ladies please bring lunch. 37p Gordon R. Hearn, •Optomeenst, will be in'Clinton at the home of Mrs. B. C. Hearn, Huron St., Tuesday and Wednesday next, Sentemiber 18 and 19. 37-b Ontario St. United Church are 'having an anniversary, Turkey Dinner, Tuesday, October 2, in the Church Hall. Dinner will be served from 6 to 8 p.m. Admis- sion. adults, $1.25; • children un- der 12,'60e. 37-38-b Clinton; 5—Mrs, James Thomp- son. Clinton; 6—Ellen Gloucher, Parkhill; 7—Mrs.•Hogg, Goderich; 8 --Em. Siebert, Zurich; M. De- nomme, Zurich; 9 -Tom Flynn, Clinton; Frank Skinner, Mitchell; 10—Mr. Hanan, Lynden; 11— Frank Skinner, Mitchell; Fred Radley, Clinton; 12—Mrs. Beck, Toronto; 18 -•.-Bernice Ruston, Mitchell; 14—Mrs. Albert Vend- erburgh, Goderich; 15—Mrs. Hol- mes, Clinton; Mrs. Beck, Toron- to; 16—Mr. Rau, Zurich. POOR DRAINAGE COMPLAINT MADE, IN TOWNSHIP The regular meeting of Gode- rich Township Council was held on September 4 at 7.30 p.m. in Holrnesville. Communications read and filed included: T. R. nee, Ingers/en Salvation Army; Huron County Health Unit; A. H. Erskine. Dog tags were returned by K. Tyndall, G. Johnston and E. Johnston, The Road Superintendent was instructed to look into a com- plaint by E. Johnston re poor drainage, The following accounts were passed: Miss Acheson, rent, $10; Registry Office, .35; Charles B. Wise, telephone loan, $1,600; William and R. Porter, sheep claim, $60; Arnold Porter, sheep He claim, $30; Reg. Sturdy, evaluat 'Chi ing sheep claims, $6; direct re led lief, $40; Road Supterintendenh's also Pay Roll No. 9, $1,576.55. 32 With Election Dec. 3 Change of the annual election date from the first wee1K in Jan- uary to the first week in De- cember, , was effected without argument by Clinton Town Coun- cil at its September meeting in the Council 'Chamber Monday evening. ' Council gave all three readings, to Bylaw No. 18 for 1951, to fix the time and place for holding nominations end elections far 1952. Nominations will be held Fri- day, November 23, with election, if necessary, on Monday, De- cember 3. Voting Hours Changed A resolution was adopted that on the date' set for municipal elections, the polling booths be open from 9 a,m, to 6 p.m. For- merly, they remained open only until 5 p.m. Deputy Returning Officers will receive $7 and Poll Clerks $6 for their services, and rental for polling booths will be $6. Agnew Acting Mayer Mayor G. W, Nott and Deputy Reeve W. J. Miller were absent on cattle -buying trips in''Western Canada; and Reeve Dr. George S. Elliott was out of town in connection with the funeral of a relative. The six Aldermen present de- cided unanimously to appoint Ald. M. J. Agnew as Acting May- or, until the return to town of any of the others named above. Aid. Agnew, a veteran of muni- cipal politics, was Mayor in 1944- 45. He thanked the members for the compliment. Two Building Permits Two building permits were ap- proved as follows: Ernest ElI- wood, dwelling, Albert St., east side, 26 by 34 feet, cement block foundation, frame with insul- brick, asphalt roof; contractor, W. Grigg; $4,500; D. C.* Colqu- houn, garage; Erie St., 12 by 22 feet, $500, Chief's Report Chief of Police Joseph Ferrand presented his August report in which he gave particulars of his investigations which included two robberies and theft of a mot- or car. Total fines were $117. Acting Mayor Agnew praised the Chief's efficiency. Ald. Melvin Crich suggested policing at various corners for the benefit of children. " 'Grant to Community Centre Clinton Community Centre Board requested payment of grant as provided for in the 1951 bud- get, and approval of payment of $1,611 was given by Council. Band Concert Goderich Bluewater Band Bayfield Lions To Continue Shows Bayfield Lions Club is em- barking on a new attendance "contest, It was revealed at the opening fall meeting of the Club, held in The Little Inn, hay- field, Tuesday evening', with a good attendance. President J. E. Hovey and Sec- retary Reg Francis stressed the importance of members attend- ing meetings throughout the year. It was decided to continue the Satturday night movie shows in the Town Hall, commencing the first Saturday night in November. A short programme took place, including "Exploration for Oil" by the National Film Board. Extend Compliments On 87th Birthday (By our Hensall correspondent) Mrs. Annie Richardson, highly esteemed resident of this village, will, on Friday, September 14, celebrate tier 87th birthday. Mrs. Richardson has been a resident of Hensall for 38 years. Born in Caton, England, she came to Canada in 1913. She is very active for her age, lives alone end does most of her own house- work, and keeps her house fin- macuate. She goes to the post office every day for her mail. Her family include two sons, John, England; Tom, Mitchell; two daughters, Mrs. E. A, Noakes, nsall and Mrs. R. Taylor, selhurst. Two sons were kil- in the First World War; she has 13 grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. J. I Mark Golden loggarth Anniversary (By our Rensall correspondent) gre Mr. and Mrs. James Heggarth, highly esteemed and life long residents of ' Henson, celebrated their golden 'wedding anniversary at the home on Tuesday, Sept- ember 11, with members orf their family celebrating the event with a family dinner. During the clay friends and, neighbours called to: offer felicitations and to present gifts. For their gift to their parents on this occasion the family had an oil burner in- stalled in. the living room. Mr. Haggarth who is in his 87th year wee born in Ribbert Township and for many years was employed with the late Don_ aid Urquhart in his mill, and in later years with Laird Mickle. in the early days he held the position of fireman with the local fire brigade..In politics he is a at Conservative. Mrs. Hoggerth, in her 77.th r, was born near Hensall, and active for many years in r work and church organize- s. Both are members of Car - Presbyterian Church. Their family include taloa sone, and Donald, London, three ghtera, Mrs. Stewart Barbour, ice, Mrs. Roy .Flexr, Grand Ben Mrs. Clarke Kennedy, Hen • they have eight grand- Ldren. At the celebration re Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Bar- r, Mimico; Mr. and Mrs.. Roy ✓ and family, Grand Bend; and' Mrs. C. Kennedy "and eerily, Hensall,,. • skets of gladioli in varied es decorated the: home and 'wedding cake topped with gold .ehoes centred the table. Iced by gold muses. • yea was choi thin mel Herb dau Mime Be He n c we bou Flea Mr. fa Ba shad the two, flan wrote requesting the privilege of providing a concert in the Town Hull free of rent in appreciation of the services of several Clinton members of the Band. The even- ing of Sunday, September 23, was granted, at 8.30 p.m. Out-of-town Fires A motion was passed that the Fire Chief, or his deputy in charge of the Fire Brigade, be authorized by Council to decide re taking the fire truck out of town when deemed necessary. It will be his responsibility to not- ife y service.responsible tmhares r fire tck Tree Trisirming Council paid an account for tree trimming totalling $607.60, ana far marking streets, $97,60: Cemetery fence painting cost' $265, of which the Women's In- stitute is donating the paint, $97. Liquidate Bonds Council approved liquidation of an issue of $7,000 Province of Saskatchewan bonds due March 1, 1952, and investing proceeds, with necessary amount on. each, in the new Public Utilities Com-' mission waterworks and hydro debentures. Gone to Ireland Aid. Bert Glidden reported that Cemetery Superintendent Edward Craig was leaving for Ireland this week, the fresh visit home for 25 years. He said that Ed Steep was acting as superin- tendent in his absence, Standard Time Again A otion was to Standard passed at mre- verting night Saturday, September 29, be approved by Council, as set forth by former resolution in March and according to the proclama- tion of the Mayor. Kellett Deputation Aid. Melvin Crich and Ald, C. W. Draper were a deputation from Clinton to Hullett Town- ship Council meeting Friday last requesting the handing over of lauds for the new town school. Hullett Township is holding a special meeting next Monday, September 17, in connection with. the matter, Shipping Cattle Mayor Nott wired from Indian Read, Sask.: "Shipping 60 head. today, Hope you have a good meeting tonight." Rent Town Hall After discussion, Council de- cided to rent the Town Ball to Frank Trailer on Tuesday and Friday nights, starting in October, for dancing at $20 a night. Local organizations will be given op- portunity to use the hall when desired through arrangement with Mr, Traher. Highway Cost Council approved payment of County of Huron account, $262, for equipment, mixing and dist- ribution of asphalt, on connect- ing link on Shipley and John Sts., from Huron St. to High- way 4. Proposed Subdivision A proposed subdivision, part lot 22, concession 1, Runlet Township, was received from T. A. C. Tyrell, Department of Planning and Development. This was turned over to the Planning and Development Committe. Phone Rates Brief reference was made to the application !from 'the Bell Telephone Co. of Canada for en order relative to increase of rat- es. No action was taken at this meeting. Inquiry Re Building An enquiry for a location and building for remodelling tools was received from B. T. Beattie, Goderich. Aid. L. G. Winter and his Special Committee were directed to take this matter up with Mr. Beattie. Condition of Highway A conununication was received from Seafonth Town Council relative to the condition of King's Highway 8, between Seaforth and Goderich. No action was taken. The clerk was directed to reply. Children Protection A copy of a resolution re the Children's Protection Act, was received from the City of North Bay Council. After a short dis- cussion the Clerk was directed to deal with the matter: Alda Winter reported far the Welfare Committee. Acting Mayor Agnew reported for the committee on Officers, Salaries and Duties, and' read Chief Constable Ferrand's month- ly report which provided fav- ourable comment. Street Work Street Committee 'activities were reported by Ald. C. W. Draper, in the absence of Reeve Elliott, and the treasurer's state- ment of expenditure on construc- tion and maintenance amounting to $8,538.53 to August 31, was accepted. Fire Brigade Ald. C, W. Draper, in repoin ng for the Fire and Water Came mittee referred' to the recent firemen's call to Alex Riley's which brought up discussion on the• matter of delay for authority for the firemen and equipment to leave town, Cemetery Board In reporting for Cemetery Com- mittee, Ald. Bert Glidden spoke of allowing the superintendent leave of absence for •a few months and urged' action on setting up .a Cemetery Board. in the absence of Deputy Reeve W. J. Miller, Aid. Melvin Crich read the Property report, Aka. D, M.' Pegg read the Fin- ance Statement, for August.