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Home My WebLink AboutThe Seaforth News, 1960-03-17, Page 1The Seaforth News WIHIOLE SERIES, VOL. 82 Phone 84 SIt7AFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 17 1960 e1.60 a Year Authorized ee Se,'ond Class mull, Post Office Dealt„ Ottawa Snowdwi 13ros., Publishers Tax Rise Seen as Council Studies Financial Problems An increase of at least three milia was forecast on Monday night in the tax tette for 1960, when the budget was presented to council. The 'finance 'committee had prepared ,a tentative Midget to keep town costs about the same as last year. Shortly before the meeting word had been received .+from the Public Sohooi Boarci that their requirements would be $900 more than last year and their government grants would be about $4,000 down from 1959. This would amount to about a three mill increase councillors thought. Other rates moll as the county, high sehool and separate .sobool had not been received. 'Finance committee chairman Brady thought council should meet with the school board and send a delegation to Toronto to seek restoration of the grant to the same level as last year, "One wonders just how mtleh more of a tax load the ratepayers can bear," he said, Remodelling costs at the town hall had Dost $10,000, and with this cost being off this year coast - oil had been able to keep their own expected costs down a little in spite of several increases in some departments. Reduced were scavenging by $500, property $4.000, sundries $400; increased were streets $1000, fire and water 1300, police $1500, hydrant rentals slightly. -- Councillor Rivers, streets chair- man, said the first sno-w removal on 'Main street cost $88, the sec- ond $55, a total of $148. The blow- er had greatly lowered cost, and the trucks had been loaded at the rate of almost one a minute. Oth- er street work included some trees cut down, trimming, salting, sanding, cleaning catch basins. • To Lease Weigh Scales Councillor E, Daly mentioned that high piles of snow at the Goderieh street corners were a hazard as it was impossible to see approaching traffic. He., re- commended that the No Parking signs at the main corner be mov- ed back one car length. At present cars coming from North Main of- ten have to be out to the middle of the m'ossing before they can see past ;Barked trucks near the Queen's corner. Mayor Christie said it was a dangerous mess, but people are all the time crabbing that they cannot find a place to park. Ac- tion was left to the streets com- mittee. Reporting as property com- mittee chairman, Councillor Daly gave notice of a motion for next meeting to rescind weigh scale bylaw, thus relieving the town of obligation to provide weigh scales. It was decided to adver- tise immediately for tenders to any person or group who wish to take over the scales on a lease basis for private or public use. Any tender would not necessarily be accepted. Council decided to offer the scales .on the basis of town maintaining the scales struc- turally. It was estimated the rev- enue from the scales last year was around $300. The town believed about $500 might be required within a period for repairs, and a tender would have to be high enough to repay repair costs over the years. Councillor Daly said the idea of locking the town hall doors after hours had consid- erably reduced the maintaining work in the building. Councillor Cardno, fire and wa- ter committee chairman, said four lengths of hose would be ordered as required by the fire chief, Reeve Wm. Ball, who was wel- comed back to council after his recent illness, reported two fami- lies on relief, both expected to be off shortly. A letter from the county clerk re indigent hospital- ization was. read. Liquor Outlet Sites For the industrial committee, Councillor Cardno reported that a man was in Seaforth, Monday, looking tor possible sites for a liquor store, Mfr. McLeod. 'It was a first -run sur•.vey and did_ not necessarily mean immediate ac- tion. Councillor Daly said he had taken the man around, visiting four possible places on Main St. and some vacant lots, Mr. Meiileoal.. had said he had no authority other than to make a Tepert. However he bad more or lase ruled out the old shoe factory, 'be- ing a two-storey building. In the small towns, he had said, the Board usually sought :a location either on Main Street or .close, for pedestrian sales, rather than the supermarket layouts in the cities. I -Ie had offered to coxae to Seaforth any time if additional. places became available. He had said nothing about parking facili- ties, but had anentioned 100' max- imum. frontage, or in the case of a store 2500 to 3000 sq. feet, About eight different places • had been given to him, Councillor Flannery said the brewers wound likely make a survey also. Councillor Cardno said he was not sure whether the sale of the Ontex factory had gone through yet to Waxman of •Brussels, The town did not know who to pay. rent to, but figured somebody Would come along and asst ter it, Raise Scavenging. Price Councillor Turnbull reported that nothing had been heard from the Water Resources Comnrnis:don yet. 80e recommended a change in the regulations about cleaning cesspools and septic tanks. Council passed a motion that no cesspool or septic tank would be cleaned unless necessary and only twice in any year, Any extra cleanouts to be charged at $10.00, It was explained that this may encourage people to repair tltedr facilltiee. The scavenging eharge on the tax bill' of $1,25 was inade- quate and not intended for annual cleaning, The .Police report listed six LOB cases, it was explained that two doge ebot, were by request of owners, The police car travelled 1246 miles and used 99 gallons of gas. There were 13 overnight parking tickets, Councillor Daly asked if two hour parking is enforced and Mayor Christie said not in the winter. Councillors said people seem unwilling to park in Victor- ia Park ancl will walk several blocks down John Street when there is parking only a block from Main steet in the park. Councillors we're intrigued by the speedy reply received by Town Cleric Wilson from the !Liquor Control Board, He had sent ;in the petition for a vote last Wednes- day afternoon and had a reply granting a vote by Friday. "That is a lot faster than. the OW1RC," Councillor Turnbull re- marked. One councillor thought they were more anxious to see we got liquor than water.. Council was informed that the cost of the vote In its entirety must be paid for by the town. Mr. Wilson said his information was that the last voters' list would be used and a clary for revision would be set by the judge. There would not be a special, enumeration of voters. Plans for the new Toronto -Do- minion Bank building were ap- proved by council. The front of new building will •be located 12 feet east of the Main street side- walk, D. S. T. Apr. 24 to Oct. 30 Daylight saving in Seaforth will begin Sunday. April 24 at 2 a.m. and end Sunday, October 30 at 2 a.m. This is in line with all other towns and the nearby cities. A letter from Donnelly, Don- nelly and Murphy, Goderieh legal firm, asked for information about an accident to Mrs. Lily Wright over a year ago. They wanted to know when notice had been given to the town of the accident and when written notice had been gi- ven. Council believed no written notice had been given. A`requeat from the arena com- mission for a grant again to meet their deficit resulted in a grant of $1500 now to cover in- surance nsu'ance and a promise of another $500 later for repairs to machin- ery and maintenance. Councillors felt they could not afford to grant $2000 - now and this launched a lengthy discus- sion on town financial problems. Councillor Turnbull said he couldn't see why the town can't leave the notes in the bank and use the tax money from June till the year end. Councillor Cardno explained that it is to keep the borrowing in line. Councillor Brady said we are already over the halfway on the year's borrowing because of the, carryover from 1959. Councillors thought it unfair the bank holds. back 30 per cent of the tax roll in setting the an- nual borrowings. It was explain- ed this is because the town never collects more than about 70% of the taxes each year. The bank maintains we are not collectingour back taxes, Oouncil for Cardno said. Propose Selling Securities. Then discussion turned to re - clueing the carryover, to try to start the year even. They thought if they could get rid of the old shoe factory at 1$20,000 it would cut the carryover in half. Councillor Oardno said maybe it would be wise to dispose of the $20,000 government bonds the •town uses for collateral. They are 4% bonds and the town pays 6% interest to the bank. However this. wouldmean a $2000 loss as the bonds are around 90 now. Council figured out they are not losing any revenue on the old shoe factory as the rental plus an assessment benefit on the gov -ernment grants makes it about even to the old tax revenue. Oa top of this the town receives taxes an the full assessment on-thenew building. Councillor Brady thought the Boahart firm should be notified now not to expect the 50% tax re- bate this year they have received since 1948. He suggested cutting it to 25% Chis year and thought it Pair to give them six months not- ice before court of .revision to ar- range for the change, The rebate has been, $1500 and now Weald he $750, he said. Mention was made of possible change in ownership of an Indus- try and what steps might be nec- eseary to protect the town's in- terest, A complaint was received from Miss Davina Anderson of a strong smell of gasoline coning into her houseon James street out of the drain, A building permit was confirm- ed to L. G. Learn for malting store and five apartments out of the old theatre at a cost of 914,- 000, :14;000, 1Couneil passed a requested 1»'- Mary- Eckert Wins Licence Vote Speaking Contest Mary Eckert, a student of St, James' Separate School, Seaforth, won the final Meliliop Federation of Agriculture public speaking contest held Wednesday last at Cagan United Church, Winthrop. Runners-up were Mary Lou Coyne, of S.S. 1, Hibbert; and Mary Walsh, of S.S. 1, McKillop, President K. Stewart welcomed all present, After 'drawing num- bers the following contestants took bast: Mary Lou Coyne, Jack 2fcCall, Jean Patrick, Mary Walsh, Mary Eckert, Reba Doig, Amy Stewart, Janes Rapson, Murray McClure, Gail Storey, Joyce Iienclerson. The speeches were interspersed with the following program: Chorus bey S. S. No. 1, Beechwood, The Son of an Irishman, led by Mrs. Michael Murray; duet by Ei- leen Smith and salary Hiller, ac- companied by Jean Pullen at the piano; accordion selection by Het- en Elliott. Tite prizes were: first a flash camera; and and 3rd, fountain pens. The judges were L. 12', Plum - steel, Don Morten and Mrs, Ken Etue. A collection was taken up while the judges were making their decision, Mr, Plumsteel announced the decision and ,Gordon Elliott pre- sented the 'mazes to let, Mary Bic - kelt, 2nd Mary Lou Coyne, and 3rd, Many Walsh. MurrayDennis thanked the con- testants, ontestants, judges, those. responsible for -entertainment and the board of the 'Church. Mae, M. liu'ray moved a vote of .thanks to Ken Stewart and his. executive for a job well done with regard to the speaking con- test. James Keyes presented .merit certificates to those taking part in the February 24th contest and Ken Stewart called out the names! Seaforth Budget For 1960 Estimated expenditures for 1960 were tentatively presented at Seaforth Council meeting this week as follows: • Debenture principal & int, 48,041. Scavenging 1,000. Charity & Welfare • 2,700. Salaries, etc 6.200. Adv. Pty. Pstg. Adm. etc 2,800. Property 6,000. Audit :Pees 750. Disc. & Rebates on Taxes 2,100. Grants 6,900.- Legal ,900.Legal Fees, etc. 1,000. Insurance 1,700. Sundries 4,500. Disposal Plant 1,650. Streets 22,000. Fire Dept. 1,500. Disposal Plant 0. & let Police Dept. 13,600. Hydrant Rentals ... ,... , . 2.240. St. Lighting 4,500. Park - 200. HANNAH H. and S. The regular meeting of . the Hannah Home and School Associ- ation was held in the schoolroom. President Mrs. K. Sharpe opened the meeting. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs. H. McLeod. Mrs. K. Sharpe read a poem and .Sally Fox played a selection on the piano. Least week was Education ,Week and the guest speaker was Mr. Dobson :of the Seaforth District High School. Mr. Dobson who is Vocational Ad- visor at the High .School spoke on Guidance and Thoughts on Edu- cation. This was very enlighten- ing to the parents and a question period followed. We were very pleased to have also as our guests members of the Seaforth Public School Horne and School Associa- tion. Airs. K. McLean gave a read- ing and a geography match was held. Lunch was served by the ladies. Our next meeting will be presided by Mr. Tom Fox. MISS VIOLET PIPER Miss Violet Irene Piper, Sea - forth, died Friday night in Lon- don in her 57th year. Miss Piper had been an failing health the past 11 months. A •daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Piper, she was born and 'educated in Seaforth, where she lived all her life. She was a member of North Side United Ohareh. Two brothers eurvive, John of Toronto, and Russell of Seaforth. A private funeral service was held at the G. A. Whitney funeral home, at Seaforth, Monday at 1 p.m, Rev. la C. Britton officiated and burial was in Maitlandbank cemetery. The pallbearers were: Chester Henderson, Jos, McConnell, Wil- lard Elliott, Norman Dupee, An- dy Dunlop, Fred McGavin. HIGHLANDERS BAND FUND Rev. C. E. Sullivan $10.00 Senator W. F1. Golding , , 50.00 Others have promised. law for the P.U.C, for increasing the chairman's salary from $100 to $125 and for commissioners from $76 to $100. A bylaw for street expenditure for 1960 was passed for sending to the Dept. of Highways far get- ting the grant. The department had. indicated grant Would be paid on $0000 maintenance and $4000 construction, An .auditor comes and checks the road accounts an- nua111'. An inquiry by Councillor Daly if there was any change in think- ing about the sewer eine the hose l pital indicated they intend to move out of town, was replied to that no cltauge had been discus., sod. May itth Here on Liquor Deer The vote in; Seaforth on fogr questions concerning the intro duction. of heerland liquor lounges will take place, on Wednesday, May 11th, acocirding •to a letter read by Town 'Clerk D, H. Wilson at Monday night's council meeting from the Ontarlo Liquor License Board of Ontario. The questions are: Are you in favor of the sale of beer only under a public house license for consumption en lie- eneecl premises to widen. women only are admitted? Are you in favor of the sale of beer only under it public house li- cence for consumption on licensed premises to which men .only are admitted? • Are YOU •favor of the sale of liquor under a, dining lounge lic- ense for consumption with meals on licensed premises? Are you In favor of the sale of liquor under a lounge license for consumption on licensed prem- ises.? The letter further stated that instructions have been given to Mr. Lewis, chief electorial officer of 'Ontario, to hold the vote and word would be received from him in a few days. Rev. J, C. Britton receivedword on Tuesday from the Temperance Federation about the forthcoming vote and offering any help if re- quired. Mr. Britton was at For- est when a similar vote was held and explained that likely someone would be appointed as "manager" for each side, for and against, each with the full powers of a candidate in an election. No comment 'concerning. the vote was available on Wednesday from Charles Dungey, who spon- sored the petition. It is stated that the vote must be 60 - 40 per cent of those who vote in order to carry. An unofficial poll of opinion in town reveals that many people believe one or all the questions will easily carry, the vote last {November having been almost three to one in Paver of having outlets in Seaforth. The vote then was 718 to 241. Consistent Winner At Seed Fairs Recent prizes won by Luther Sanders of Constance include: At Middlesex county seed fair, London—lst prize in alfalfa; 1st, red clover; 2nd, timothy seed. At Huron county seed fain, Ex- eter—lst prize timothy seed; 1st, red clover; and, alfalfa; 2nd, mix- ed seed grain; 3rd. barley. Also won the shield and $5 for most points in small seeds; the Hallett Federation special $5 and Jones and McNaughton special 95. M,i-. Sanders won the small seeds championship for the fourth time. He also won in 1954, tied in 1955 and won again in 1957. O.F.U. MEETING The monthly meeting of the Farmers Union was fairly well attended as it was a very cold night. Previous minutes were read and discussed. President read a letter from Mr. Goodfellow thanking the Local for a copy of previous meeting in February and for views and comments on hog marketing. The coming hog vote and plan for selling hogs from farmers' pens, variety show that is being planned for April with each local supplying num- bers; buyer's or sellers strikes were discussed but no action was taken. A number of resolutions from head office were read and discuss- ed and voted on. 'Resolution No. 6 from Beaver Valley Local 9: Whereas neither the FU nor F of A think that the present plan for deficiency payments on hogs of eggs is satisfactory, we of Farm- ers Union request the federal go- vernment to make these changes: (1) To change the 'present plan of payment of a national average over one year period on hogs or 4000 doz. eggs, to a ;pers- onal average over a three month period on 25 hogs or 1000 doz eggs. (2) To change the support on hogs and eggs from present lev- el to parity price based on cost of production. FRED BEA.TTIE Fred Beattie, died. in Welles- ley Hospital, Toronto, Friday, in his 85th year. He had been In fail- ing health for .some months. His wife the former ,Edna T3olmes, of Seaforth, died a number of years ago. He is .survived by one daugh- ter, Mrs. Chester (Muriel) Dawes of Winchester, Mass„ a son, Ken- neth, .St, Catharines, and one 91 andchild, The funeral service was held Monday at 3 p.m. at the. G. A. Whitney funeral home, Sea. forth, with Rev. D. Leslie Dicier of First Presbyterian Church of- ficiating. Burial was in Maitland - bank cemetery. The pallbearers were: W, E, Southgate, Willard Elliott, Jack Stevens, J, Holmes, George flays, Toni Turner. • ENGAGEMENT atr,.and Mrs, Dale Nixon wish to announce tate engagement of their slaughter, Catherine Sire to 6Vaiter'George Waytowiah, son of Air. and Mrs. G. W.aytowieh, of! Windsor. The marriage to take' place in :fast Presbyteclat( Church, Seaforth, oh April 16th. 93rd Birthday of John Kenny Mr. Jolin lfennY formerly of Dublin, now residing with his sist- er, Mrs. Jean . Fortune, will •on Tuesday, llarnit 22nd celebrate his 43rd birthday, Although not out he la enjoying good health and able to be up and around every day and takes an interest in every- thing. Of a family of six, firs. Janes Jordan, Mrs, Thos. Moylan, Joseph Kenny, .he and alas, For- tune aro the now living mein- bars, We wish to extend to him our congratulations and best wishes, Rev. De Vries Addresses Institute Rev. Bien de Vries of Exeter was guest speaker at the March meeting of Seaforth W.I. last Tuesday evening. He talked on conditions in his native Holland before the war. Mrs, Harold Hngill presided for the business part of the meeting. Roll tall was answered with "If you were a member of the council what improvement wattle you make," The minutes were read by Mrs. Gordan Papple and treasur- er's report was given by Mrs. L. Carter. Cards of thanks were read from Airs. Alice Tyndall, Dalin, Ralph and Sam Whitmore and the MoKenzie family. Final plans were made for the birthday party at the county home. Aprons made by Mrs, Gru- mmett were on display. A delegate was suggested to attend the PR convention• -8n Guelph in May. A nominating committee of Airs, G. Papple, Mrs, E. Cameron and Mrs. J. H•illebrecht will bring in the slate of officers at the April meet- ing. The program in charge of Mrs, Elclin Kerr and Miss Thelma El- gle was opened with singing. Ruth Ann Wilson sang two solos; Joan Pryce of McKillop Busy Beavers commented on her exhibit "A Set of Clothes Oloset Accessories." Mrs. G. Papple gave a reading ''Dorothy Dumb Shops for a Car." The speaker was introduced by Airs. James Keyes and the court- esy remarks were given by Mrs. Andy Crozier. Miss J. Hogg Addresses H. & S. The March meeting of the Sea - teeth Home and School Associa- tion was _held in the School Audi- toriuun on March 15 with Mrs. W. Hodgert presiding. The meeting opened with singing "0 Canada" and repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison. The parent of the month was won by Mrs. McDowell. The attendance award was won by Mn, Widdis' room. Mr. James Stewart and the Glee Club of the Seaforth District High School en- tertained with three, lovely num- bers, "Whiffenpoof Song," "Some Enchanted Evening" and "You'll Never Walk Alone." Airs. Hod- gert announced a nominating committee had been appointed to present a slate of officers at the April meeting, the members be- ing -Mb's. J. C. Cornish, Mrs, B. Walters and Mrs J. Talbot. Mrs. J. Cardno introduced the guest speaker of the evening, Miss Jen- nie Hogg who spoke on "Educa- ting Children for the Journey Through Life." Miss Hogg's ad- dress was most inspiring. Mrs. J. Patterson thanked Miss Hogg. The April meeting will be held the last Wednesday in April and will be a Father's Night and will take the form of a social. Mr. Talbot will have the classrooms open for inspection. Members were reminded of the penny sale and bake table at this meeting. Meeting closed with singing God Save the Queen. THE LEGION CORNER (Jack Holland) Well Comrades and friends the fine weather is still with us and here's hoping it stays that way over the coming weekend when the windup of the Legion Hockey teams take place in a big jam- boree Saturday night, Maar, 19th. We would like to see all the par- ents out who have and have had young lads up at arena under the auspices and care of your Cana- dian Legion. They will be the Hockey Finals. Ganes start at 7 o'clock and the beautiful trophies to be handed out plus a liot lunch for all the players, so folks let's make this a must. A wonderful turnout at our re- gular meeting last week. Lets keep the attendance up, my hear- ties fain weather or foul. There have been 'some very nice com- ments regarding the appearance and decor of the new Legion audi- torium, just what can be clone by a gang of willing workers. So let's keep grinding away until we have the downstairs finished as well and then we can have an Op- en House and be able to show with pride the fruits of our la- bors, Say comrades have a look in this months Legionary, there is quite a touching poem from war widow, :Mfrs, Phyllis Adams, well worth some serious thought, This is about all for now so for our coni'ades, with the going clown of the sun and in the morn- ing we shall remember thein, have yen got your tickets for Saturday night? BREAKS IMP John J, McGavin of the Lead - bury line, McKillop is in Scott Memorial Hospital with a broken hip. Mi, McGavin recently celo- brate-d his 05th birthday. 411/111111111114111111111111 ..... 1 11111,11„1111 .... 1111111„1 1 ,111111111,111111 1 11„1,1111111111 1 1„1111,111111.11 e,, is SATURDAY MAR. 19th is the LAST DAY of SAVAUGF'S MARCH SALE Fine English Bone China Dinnerware (WEDGWOOD 'BEACONSFIELD” ILLUSTRATED) AT 15% DISCOUNT In sets made up in the combination yon wish net value of $50.00 or more More than 125 beautiful designs to choose from 1 10% discount on all open stock pieces ! TRADE-iN WATCH SALE Your old watch is worth 26% of the value of the new watch you buy 1 Extra Special 6 GENTS WATCHES ONLY are offered at HALF PRICE! Plus "your old tcatch COSTUME JEWELLERY Hundreds of earrings, necklets, brooches and bracelets, reg. 11.00 values TO CLEAR AT 59c Reg, $2,00, $3.00. & $4.00 Costume Jewellery at HALF PRICE , ENGLISH FANCY TEAPOTS Reg, $2.00 SALE PRICE $1.29 Royal Doulton Dinnerware 16.PIECE SET SPECIAL (4 cups, 4 saucers, 4 dinner plates & 4 BB plates) "Arabesque” & "Grantham” Reg. $19.20 ..SALE $14.95 "Bamboo" & "Meadow Glow" Reg. 15.20.... SALE 11.95 "Pink Kirkwood" Reg. 12,00 .... SALE $8,95 20 -PC. STARTER SETS Reg, values 8.95 to 9.95 TO CLEAR AT 5.95 to 7.95 93 -PIECE DINNERSET Reg. $49.95 (dozens) TO CLEAR AT $29.95 All other dinnerware patterns at substantial discounts, in- cluding Royal Balmoral, Vio- lets, Heritage, Arundel, Rose Marie, etc. • 57 PIECE SET SILVERWARE — Consisting of — S dessert forks 8 teaspoons S salad forks 8 small teas S dessert spoon 8 knives 3 tablespoons (hollow handle) 1 butter knife TO CLEAR AT $14.95 NEW EVERSHARP FOUNTAIN BALL POINT PENS, reg, $1.25 SALE PRICE 98c NEWPORT DESIGN 1 sugar spoon 1 gravy ladle s 1 cold treat. fork 1 berry spoon 1 pierced pastry server complete set DAiRRAGED & DEFECTIVE CHINA To clear at very Low Prices "DAFFODIL" PATTERN ENGLISH DINNER PLATE Reg. $1.00. SALE PRICE 49c Sale Discounts on entire stock of Jewellery, Diamonds, Watches, Silverware, Fancy China, Dinnerware, Pens & Pencils and all Gift Goods Sale closes Saturday : Don't delay I Drop in to -day 1 . SAVAUGE'S JEWELLERY GIFTS FINE CHINA 11,111""1111„1111”1111111"111111"11,,,,,1,1101,11111111111111111111111111111111"11,11111111111,1111,1111, 11111,11110.1111111110. REBEKA.HS MEET Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge meet- ing Monday evening with NG Mrs. Keith Sharp Presiding, accepted an invitation to attend the regular meeting of Amber Lodge, Hensall, on April 6th when the Assembly Warden, Mrs. Helen Bowman of Ingersoll will pay her official vis- it. The meeting was notified that airs. Harold Parker of Hensall, DDGM, will pay an official visit to Edelweiss Lodge on April llth. Invitations are being extended to Hensall and MVingham Rebekah Lodges to be guests at this meet- ing. Mrs, M. Messenger, Mrs, Ila Dorrance, Mrs. C. Reeves and Mrs, J. 'Grummett volunteered to be a committee in charge of entertain- ment following the meeting. All past Noble Grands of Edel- weiss Lodge were informed that the district meeting will be held in Hensall on April 27 at 3 pm. and are asked to supply a prog- ram number. Mrs. A. Harrison and Mrs. H. Thompson will be re- presentatives to this meeting. A donation was voted to the kitchen fund of the I00F home at Barrie. Final plans were made for the Dessert Euchre to be held at the home of Mrs. Scott Habkirk on March 23rd and further plans. were made for the dinner to be served in the IOOF hall on March: 19th at 6 pm. Mrs. Roy McGonigle won the mystery prize. SUCCESSFUL TEA The C.G.I.T. of First Presbyter- ian Church held a very successful St. Patrick's tea and sale of cookies and candy in the church hall Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Reg. Kerslake was convener. TENDERS RESIGNATION P. W. Hoag, principal of Luck - now District High School for the past 14 years, has tendered his resignation, effective in June this Year. Mr. Hoag took over as prin- cipal on the retirement Of Miss F. E. MacLean from that post in 1946. MT. Hoag is a former Seaforth boy being a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hoag, WIN SPEAKING COMPETITION —Winners of the final in the Mci<illop Federation public speaking con- test Wednesday evening last, were, right to left; Mary Eckert, Mary Lou Coyne and Mary Walsh •