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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1949-12-16, Page 1113net%eth Year ,'+dull$ Number :;4278 r s Broken h ',. avation second Accident With. Week At Local Co' ��; I erg' �• Ox �• munity Centre. -Charles Reeves, 3e-year=oid eat: isloyee of the Seaforth Public titjl- ity'Commissi n,, elate/tea a fracture ed right leg on Monday al'•tera:eon when hp was traptied in a' sixaloot excavation, ale was adenitted to' S,eott, ,Me .rial'11 ospitel for treat enent -A;'second person; trapped ,in; thie same cave-in, escaped unhurt. lit+f'r: R.eeves was working With Geo. Dixon, Sr., digging a ditch for n sixinch water main to the mew. xecreationalcentre.when -one "side; •of 'tile.. trench—described as being' wcotnposed of quicksand—collapsed, 'partially, burying the two workers. It was- the , second• accident in connection with cdnatruction of the recreational centre within a Week.. A Clinton resident, J. F. Maciaane, eld, was passing the excavation when he noticed the men $were .ill trouble and immediately ran into to recreation ,building for ,'assist - niece. While MacDonald sought as- sistance, George Hildebrand, Sea - forth. remained at the scene of this accident. The two victims, rescued, in record time, were attended by Dr. P. L. Brady. Mr. Dixon did not require hospital treatment. - A week ago another worker on the recreational centre, Russell Bannon, Cannington, plunged 40 feet to the ground from the roof, where be was working, fracturing both legs. Mr. Reeves expects to be able to ;rCturt to his home this week„ al- though hie wild have tris leg in a cast for eight weeks. Reeve John 1VIcNab Wins Election in Grey Township Names Officers The Hibbert Township Federa; bell; •of Agriculture annual meeting .and hospitality night teas• held in Staffs Hall. C. H. Dow, pipsident, acted as chairman for the ' even- ing's program. Murray' Christie chairman of the Toad sign commit- tee, reported' that' 23''rated • signs' tor 'the township boundary concessions. had been completed at. a eat of • $a. eeeh and 'while some of these signs were still to be erected this would be taken care of as soon.•as the • weather permitted in the spring. Reports, of the co-operative car itiattranoe were presented showing that there would be about 4,500 olicies in force in the province by the -end of 1919, with Perth County in, fourth place with the number of policies• in force. John McNab was re-elected reeve of Grey Township in Monday's municipal election, obtaining a clear-cut majority of 73 votes over his only rival, Clifford 'Rowland, deputy -reeve of that Huron County municipality this year. Reeve Mc - Nab polled 465 votes as against 392 cast for Mr. Rowland. Geo. IRcDonald was elected to, the deputy-ree res3b4p, by an . over- witelmiatgemttrgint of, 24¢. votes„ Vote: •errs legated -528 •baltaaalteitaavenesOf: Mr. McDonald to full the post to be vacated by Deputy;Reeve Rowland at the end of the present year,. while his only opponent, Bert Jahns ston, obtained 292 votes.. An average number' of voters turned out to exercise their frail chise. Councillors had been elected by acclamation following the nom- ination meeting. • Tells Of Trip in War -Torn , China In 'presenting the tree surer' srre- port, Fergus Lanvin said Hibbert Township Federation of Agricul- ture had received excellent suppprt from the township council which had made funds available for an extended program in 1949. He said that Perth County had never met its full quota of provincial funds until this year and if the council is to continue to meet its commit- ments the township would have td increase its support. The meeting decided to lend an added $25.00 to, the county treas- urer. W. I. Carroll,- principal of Mit- chell District High School, was call- ed on to speak. Mr. Carroll said: "I like the way you do things in Hibbert. Tlte.reports here this•eve- ning have been presented in a man- ner that is a credit to your organ- ization." Mr. Carroll assured his audience that the Mitchell District High Scheel was ready and its staff will- ing to give assistance to Federa- tion of Agriculture group , in pre- senting • programs in the district surrounding Mitchell.. • Mr. Baillie of ti:ig; ].1 iegliell High School staff; then showed several reels of National Film Board films. The evening program was cone pieted with progressive euchre and a social half-hour. ih1* rfi fa` SMahipilFedenahitsi eef- Agricuiture offie�ers for 1950 elect- ed are: President, Wilmer Chappel, Cromarty; vice-president, August Ducharme, Dublin; secretary-treas-. urer, Fergus Lannin, Dublin; 'di- rectors, Edward Melady, St. Celan- ban; Elmer Kleinfeldt, Mitchell, R.R. 3; Charles Roney, Dublin; Lorne Balfour, Dublin; Jas. Doyle, Dublin; Kenneth Rice, •Staffa; Ed - • Pictured above is the Seaforth: ttnd D,Wteict •Memprttai Centre as it appeared two months after work ' on the project had started. The biyileliing s •now completely closed in and the job of finishing the in- HENSALL PARK 1 tester is rapidly progressing, a' ' BOARD MEETS' Some months ago a Western sabsoriber in a letter to The Ex- positor, told' of the voyage of Miss lie a missionary teacher in the Orient, from Tienstin. Miss R. was for some time principal of this rentein Gramanar School for for- igners, and formerly in the Peers Settee] in Tokio. In forwarding, a further letter, the subscriber says: "This was the last of her numer- ous journeys to and from the Ori- ent. and certainly the most danger- ous. She is now in England." Miss R.'s letter follows: "Hong Kong I've been here 10 days after taking two weeks to reach Hong Kong, via Korea. It 2s a lovely* place, but January is 'the only cold month and we are very chilly. living in 'a large stone building destined especially for the tropics. However, I leave about .the 14th for 'Singapore, where, no .doubt, I shalt sigh for a tempera- ture of 42 degrees. "Needless to say, I am very fed up on having to leave Tientsin, but they had to close down this school, largely on account of lack of funds and children. "Tientsin is in for a hot time for the next few weeks, but I don't think there is any danger to life. Things always look worse, though :nothing could have been worse ,.. than Hong Kong when the Jape took it in 1941. There is a very tragic graveyard here --nurses and groung voluntees besides many Can- adian anadian boys who were sent across to defend the place. "Hong Kong is the most flourish- ing place, and business everywhere is going with a swing, a sight for t sore eyes and empty tummies, but Of course full purses are needed too. "My roomiet overlooks the har- bor, which' must be one of the' meet beautiful in the world. L'shall be gled,to get out of this place, where eve are only looked on as tiresome refugees. If this is a batripte of 'Mission's TO Seamen,' preserve me from each people." A meeting of the Community Park Board was held ThursdaY evening in the council chamber. Correspondence was read from the Department of Agricultural and Horticultural Societies, re grants. The secretary reported as having received a partial grant from the Provincial Treasurer of $3,000. Bilis and accounts were approv- ed for payment es follows: F. G. Bouthron, postage, $1; F. Fink, material, $1,550.01; O. Twitchell, gasoline, $2.90; S. Welsh, material, $294.45; W. Spencer & Son, ma - $2; C.Reidvbgkxzfi ,12, 37g91234789 terial, $2,490.91; .W. Dinnen, labor, $2; C. Reid, gravel and fill, $106; W. Allan & . Son, gravel and fill, 5303.50; pay sheets, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, labor, $1,060.18. Total $5809.95. The matter of a caretaker for the rink was then considered. Mo- tions adopted included: That we advertise for a manager -caretaker for the Community Rink at a sae-' ary of $30 per week, the duties to be specified by the committee in charge, and all the applicatioui3, to be in 'the hands of the -secretary on or before Dec. 17. That we suggest to the council that ,the Park Board consist of nine ,mem bers instead of seven, as at pre- sent. The secretary-treaeurer re- ported that'517,309.62 had been e8 pe'+n $ileaatat tee he rink build- ing. ward Dearing, Staffa; James M. Scott, Staffa; C. H. Dow, Staffa; Sterling Graham, Cromarty; Gor- don . Colson,' Cromarty; Murray Christie, Cromarty; Wm. T. Har- per, Cromarty; Alex HackneY, Kirkton; Calvin Horton, Hensel. Kippen Church Groups Organize for New Year The W.M.S. of St. Andrew's United Church held their Christ- mas meeting on Wednesday after- noon last at the home of Mrs. Eddie McBride. The president, Mrs. Robt. Elgie, conducted the meeting Which opened by singing Hymn 47. The theme far the meeting was. "0 Come, Let Us Adore Him."The Scripture reading, Luke 2, verses 1-20, was given by Mrs. A. McMur- trie. Hymn 62 was sung and 20 members answered the roll calla The annual candle -lighting service was held. Candle No. 1 was lit by Mrs. R. Peck, followed by Hymn No. 59; Candle No. 2, was lit by Mrs. Archie Parsons, followed by Hymn 63; Candle No. 3 was lit by Mrs. W. Caldwell, followed by Hymn No. 51; Candle No. 4 was lit by Mrs. J. W. McLean and the Hymn was No. 58. The study, "The Other Wis•emen," was given by Mrs. Joe McLellan. The closing hymn was No. 50. The benediction was pronounced by Mrs. R. Elgie. Mrs• Emerson Kyle moved a vote of thanks to the retiring president, Mrs. Robt. Elgie. Mrd'. A. Gack- stetter moved a vote of thanks to Mrs. R. M. Peck, retiring presi- dent of the W.A. with Mrs. Work- man seconding the motion. A dainty lunch was served by Circle No. 2. The January meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. H. Caldwell. The following are the slate of officers for 1950: W.M.S.: Hon. pres., Mrs. R. D. Elgie; pres., Mrs: Winston Workman; 1st vice-pres., Mrs. J. Sinclair; 2nd vice-pres., Mrs. J. McLellan; 3rd, vice-pres., Mrs. H. Caldwell; 4th vice -prey., Mrs. E. Kyle; sec., Mrs. A. Glack- stetter; teens.,{ Mrs, R., D. Elgie; Dregs sec:;'fi7rs. A. Oackstetter; Missionary "Mentally •sec., •Mrs. W: Alexander; Baily Band sntpt., Mrs. R. B'rdaditiet ' 'Mission band sept,; Mrs, T. 'Kay; Cemmitnity Friend= ship sec., Mrs.. E. Sproat; Christian S'tewards'lii'p sec., Mrs. A, Hinton; supply sec., Mts. Herbert Jones; supple committee, Mrs, J. McLean, Mrs. A. Pareona, Mrs. N. Lona, Mrs. A. Gackstetter; pianists, Mrs. Harold. Jones, hiss, J. 'Sinoladr; Sunshine committee, Mrs. E. Kyle, Mrs. E. Jarrett. Offiears for the W.A, for 1950 are: Ikon: presee„jalre. A. Johnson, Mrs. It reek; j'„ Mrs. E. Chip- chase; lst vice-pret., 'Ml's. 3. Sin- clair; 2nd vleeirres., Mrs. Harold Later: "The fighting in Tiants4n has ceased after very„unnecessary suffering- and awful destruction. Our school got a direct hit, but no children were in it. 4” still feel I ought not to hare left the peace, but no choice Was given ine." afort ' � a,''t{., or � 9 !w� tree To Pr.ceed • T BADMINNLUB CLUB DEFEATS LISTOWEL ®C. ns Town Assessment Shows One -Third Million Increase Visitors in First of Three , Start in New .. - Group. Seaforth badminton players won their first game in three starts in the newly -formed 'B' League on Tuesday evening against Listowel. Previous to this the locals haft played scheduled matches with Clinton and Exeter, but lost to both elubs. Seaforth will play ,its next game with Stratford on Fri- day night. Mixed Doubles — P. Troutbeck and S. Don -mice defeated E, and T. Moffatt, 15-9, 15-7; Mrs. H. G. Meir and G. Hays won from D. i,B'ergey and G. Kibler, 11-15, 15-2, 15-2; Mary Box and N. Beattie were edged out by H. Hildebrand - and. T. Blackmore, 8-15, 15-9, 18-17; L. and T. Southgate won from D. Tinline and D. Kidd, 15-12, 15-11; M. Mueller and D: Smith lost to M. Putman and T. Moffat, 18-17, 17-16; Pat Meir and J. Southgate defeated M.. Heinz and D. Kidd. 10-15, 15-12, 15-13. Ladies' Doubles — Mrs. H. G. Meir and P. Troutbeck were de- feated by E. Moffat and D. Tinline, 1503, 15-12; M. Box and L. Soutb- g to won from H. Hildebrand and D. Beigey, 15-7, 15-10; Pat Meir and M. Mueller defeated M. Put- nam and M. Heinz, 15-1, 15-5. Men's Doubles—S. Durance and G. Hays defeated G. Kibler and T. Moffat, 15-10, 15-9; T. Southgate and N. Beattie won from T. Black- more and D. •Didd, 15-0, 12-15, 15-6; D. Smith and J. Southgate lost. to T. Blackrr .re and A. Kibler, 15-9, 15-8. The local club is having its an- nual Christmas party next Wed- nesday evening. All the members are invited and asked to bring a small gift, not costing more than fifty eemts. Lunch will be served, boys! • Association Plans Week Of Prayer Workman; 4th vice-pres., Mrs. M. Cooper; etc.-treas., Mrs. E. Mc- Bride; finance committee, Mrs. E. ;Kyle, Mrs: A. Johnson, Mrs. W. Bell, Mrs. W. Caldwell. The .Sunday School of St. An- drew's United Church will hold their Christmas concert on Mon- day evening, Dec. 19, and will fea- ture a minstrel show, short play, drills, dialogues and recitations. An orchestra of Sunday School pupils bas been organized under the di- rection of Mr. Arthur Finlayson. Santawill also be present. Come and bring your family to this eve- ning of entertainment. The pupils of S.S. No. 2, Tuck- ersmith, under the direction of their teacher, Miss Turner, are holding their concert on Tuesday evening, Dec. 20. Mrs. Lillian Hyde and children, of I-lensall, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. MVlcMurtrie. Mr, and Mrs. Rumble, ,of Clin- ton, visited on Sunday with their daughter and eon -in-law, Mr, and Mrs. John Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. A. Parsons and family visited 'recently with Mr. and Mrs. J. Linden at Denfield. Mr. and Mrs. H. Jones and Grant and Mr. and' Mrs. Herbert Jones visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jones at St. Thomas. Porerunner of the nutotmok1Ie erne g. sai'liing 'chadibt-built with •whetels. for operation 15l1 land—by /Simon Slevin of Reiland' in1.606. Jones; 2rd :'viee:Vres,, Mrs. W. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Smith, of Guelph, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. .John Jarrett. Mr. Alfred Glazier was in Clin- ton linton on Sunday last visiting his mother. Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Wren were in London on Sunday last. Mr. and .Mrs. Reward Damm, of Walkerton,'were Sunday visitors at toe' holne of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Damm. Mrs. Janes- MoOlymont, who has, been visiting friends in Zurich, re- turned to her home in Kippen on Thursday last. • Mrs. Flnkbeiner and little son, Ctrl, is visiting at .the home of Mr. Carl McClinchey. Mr. Donald, Dayman, who was operated on for hernia in Clinton hospital last Thursday, is making a speedy recovery, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Long were in Minton on 'Sunder last visiting fri'e its in that town. Mrs. Thos. Darman, of tendon, is visiting ,at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Donald, Dayman A ream Come True • Fire Brigade Paid Annual Grant of Four Hundred' Dollars. (By C. -P. Stile) • The;plcture shown in this week's issue, df .il'he Expositor is the first authentic one of our new Memoriai Comminity Centre. While not com- plete in every detail, it gives a fair representation of what the finished job' will look like. When you con- si;der that on Oct. 3 this year there was a bare tract of ground where this. "magnificent building now stands, one can appreciate the vast anemia of hard work that has been doge fn ouch a short period. It is truer, we might have had a more orna neture. but sacrificing a• idttle of 'S'e ornate for the practi- cal made it possible . to have a building embodying every feature we originally set out to acquire. The Commuity Centre will pro- vide permanent quarters for the Legion, will have a bronze memor- ial plaque in a most prominent place signifying to our youngsters that for them the veterans have provided, and will continue to pro- vide, proper protection and care. The ample arena space, a real fea- ture, will provide not only every winter recreational advantage, but will be immensely valuable for ag- ricultural possibilities without num- ber. The halt and rooms, now under construction. will meet the de- mands of all our organizations, both urban and rural. As time goes on this site of the Memorial Cen- tre will undoubtedly be another beauty not for this district. It should be remembered that in erecting the Centre so late in the year, mann difficulties arose; the weather had to be good, and was. Many drives for equally deserving causes kept coming up at thio sea- son. In consequence, our own drive for completion of the job in its entirety has been retarded, A check-up a few days ago ' gave $11,612 as the amount at that time to the credit • of the drive fund. Many of ' the vanvasses have not been completed, but these will be finished in full, shortiy after Christ - massif, however, any person wish- es to donate and whom the can- vaseers have fail"ed to contact, he or she may do so by leaving their donation. with the treasurer, Mr. J, M. McMillan, at the Ontario Provincial Bank. Up to date the people have been most generous. The feather party on the 7th was well attended and a goodly sum realized. The work of the teams representing the townships provid- ed a good share. Hullett led the parade with Nick Whyte carrying the flag, while Jerry Holland, de- spite his oratory, could only- place second for Hibbert, or was it third' McKillop and Tuckersmith were al- ways close up in the race. The thanks of the committee must be heartily extended to all who work- ed so willingly to help "finisth the job.' Seaforth town council met in the council chamber, recently decorat- ed for the first time ,in early 15 years. All members were present, with Mayor J. E. Keating presid- ing. The usual Week of Prayer ser- vices under the auspices of the Ministerial Association of Seaforth and District, will be observed again tbis season, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 3. Full announcement will be given in the press at a later date. • Large Crowd At Legion Bingo Over 300 persons availed, them- selves of the opportunity to try for their Christmas turkey or chick- ens on Wednesday evening, when the Canadian Legion sponsored a successful bingo in aid of organiz- ed sports for both winter and sum- mer. A full evening's fun was en- joyed by all. • Lodges Exemplify Degree Work A■ Br 4 ch : of ,Sporta Commitee Arid Tc' Preset Fxecu ive TAT Aual .Meeting:. A. W. Sillery was elected eared - ilea rest -hent of the Seaforth Branel4 156 af: the Canadian Legion t the annual:; meeting of the braanch T1luxsday evening- He will ` asai�nte offiea following installation eareznontQs at the January meeting. Considering the incl:empnt., wea- ther, a better .than average nh ibe1M turned •oat to elect the new exact tine. ;• The meeting, which was in charge of the vice-president, heard committee chairmen review the ac- tivities of the past year. ' Tho branch authorized•, the increase of the present executive by the addi- tion of a sports officer, This. ap- pointee will have charge of all Legion sports, which includes jute mile softball .and hockey. In reply to a questionnaire from the Provincial Command, Seaforth branch went on record as disap- proving the recent increase in ran tals. Officers elected by the meeting, include: Past president, Dr. P. L. Brady; president, A. W. Sillery 1st vice-president, J. M. McMillan; 2nd vice-president, Jas. T. Scott; secretary, Ed. Silcox; treasurer, R. S. MacDonald; Sergeant -at -Arms, A. J. Calder; service officer, R. S. Box: chaplain, Rev.. T. Dale Jones; chairman entertainment committee, Tom Sills; chairman property committee, Les. Beattie; chairman house committee, George Kruse; chairman membership com- mittee, John Flannery; chairman special events, George Hays; chair- man sick and visiting committee, W. C. Sutherland; chairman sports committee, F. C. J. Sills; trustee for 1950-1-2, J. M. McMillan; audi- tors, J. E. Keating and M. A. Reid. In his yearly report, D'Orleon Sills, fire chief, said that there were only two major fires during the year, one at the Baldwin Hard- ware, and the outer at W. J.. Dun - can's shoe factory. On the whole, Mr. Sill's said; this year was a very fortunate one and that the train- ing the members of the 'brigade •were receiving was Prating •very beneficial in. fighting fires. He sug- gested that a blueprint of the loca- tion of hydrants be prepared and posted beside the alarm box, so that when, an alarm was sounded the members of the brigade would immediately. be able to ascertain' the nearest hydrant to the fire. Keith Sharp and F. C. J. Sills waited on council on behalf of the Seaforth Chamber of Commerce, and presented a proposal whereby the Chamber of Commerce would supply the necessary labor in er- ecting street signs if the town would pay for the material involv- ed. The signs are to be erected on a trial basis on Goderich St., and should they prove satisfactory, plans will in all probability be forthcoming to do the rest of the town. The total cost of the signs to the town will be less than $100. The council authorized the Cham- ber of Commerce to proceed with its proposal. On Monday night last the offi- cers of the District Orange Lodge of Hullett, which includes live primary lodges at Winthrop, Sea - forth, Clinton, Goderich and Gode- rich Township, attended the Sea - forth ()range Lodge in a body, to- gether with many other members of these five lodges. The district officers exemplified the Royal Blue Degree in a creditable man- ner, Which' was very much appreci- ated by all members present, and ware by each speaker very highly complihlented for their very effici- ent eitemplification of the d'eg'ree. Sympathy Was extended to Mr. Charles Reeves, who ,had his leg broken. The lodge closed in harmony at 11,30 with "God Save the 'King." Lunch was' served, by the Seaforth Ledge. . • Galileo invented the pendulum. • • •p • • • • W. P. Thompson Has. 80th Birthday Mr. W. P. Thompson, former reeve of Tuckersmith council, ob- served his 80th birthday on Wed- nesday, Dec. 14. The day was spent quietly at the home of .his daugh- ter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Boyce, Egmondville. P. D. McConnell, town solicitor, explained a necessary by -taw in connection with the establishing of a Community Centre. which would make the project•eligible for grants from the Ontario Department of Agriculture; This would necessitate the appointing and naming of the members of the governing body, two of whom are members of the council appointed for.. one year, and the other five will represent var- ious organizations that contribute to the Centre and will serve for two years. SANTA Santa Claus will arrive in Seaforth on - Friday afternoon of tieltt week, the guest of the Seaforth Lions Club. He will receive the children in front of the large tree that will be erected at'the corner of Main and Gloderich Sts., and will dis- tribute a stocking to each one. Tickets entitling the children to a free show at the Regert Theatre have gone out to all district schools. 006 Request Copy Early For Holiday Weeks The co-operation . of correspond- ents and advertisers in'forwardina their copy as early as possible dot- ing the atext two weeks is request- ed by the publisher:. During the Christmas and New Year's season there is a greater demand for space, and this together with the shorter week, necessitates the .request. Wm. J. Dale, newly -elected Reeve of '`Hullett Township. Mr. Dale defeated J. R. Same son in the recent municipal election by a slim margin of five votes. LIONS PLAN FOIA XMAS ACTIVITIES„ Santa Claus Will Visit? Seaforth on Friday December 23. Seaforth Lions finalized arrange- ments for Christmas.. activities: at their " meeting Monday evening,. Santa Claus will arrive in town on December 23 and on the preceding Wednesday Members will. ;hold, at, . . bee, when more. than 1,000 stock- ings will be packed. This 'year; Santa is using regular mesh stock-'. ings, which he was unable to ob- tain during recent years.' The committee in charge '03: the community tree • expects to erect the tree on Main St. this week to ;special generator will •stippli Pieta er,so that it May be lit since H.E.P.C. prohibits the use of hydro. The club will make: its.. annual visit to the County Home on Sun- day. Lions F. J. Beoheiy and E. Tur- geon were in charge of the meet- ing, which enjoyed moving pictures by James M. Scott of his recent trip to Scotland. • MINISTER OPENS HAYFIELD BRIDGE and business, $110,355.00. - The exempt portion of the total assessment has been increased by $51,950:00, bringing it to a total of $300,850.00. This is made up of: lands, $9,350.00, and buildings, 5291,500.00. The portion of Seafort.h's assess- ment, which is liable for local im- provement, is $65,000. The population figure shows an increase of 94, bringing Seaforth's population to 2,065. The firemen's grant of $400 was ordered paid, plus $2.00 for each asse.tfed member. The Mayor proclaimed Boxing Day as Tuesday, Dec. 27. and stat- ed that stores would be open all day Wednesday, Dec. 28. A building permit of $1,000.00 to H. K. Finley was confirmed for the erection of a temporary cottage, 12x20. on Ord St. Council was advised that the fire. brigade had been accepted by the Workmen's Compensation Board. H. H. Close. in .his report as chairman of the street committee. stated thst snowplowing was now being done. avid that certain work had been done on drains. At the conclusion of his report, Council- lors McMaster and Stewart prais- ed his work on the committee and moved an honorarium of 5100 be paid him for his services. The following accounts were passed for payment: V. Rau. $10; E, Allbrecht. $10; J. F. Scott, $11k6.35; R. Piper, $7.50; S. Hams', $15; E. Miller, $18.90; Treas- urer Public. School Board, loan, $2,000; The Ontario Municipal Board, Valedation, $40; Treasurer of Ontario, Provincial Police, $331.26; E. C. Chainberlain, Clerk, Court, $12; J. M. 'Goven.l'ock, bail- iff, $12; D: H. Wilson, salary, $141.66; J. Cummings', saltary, $117; A. Bushie, salary, $125; John A. Wilson, pension, $20; relief $126.08;, C.N.R.. $13.05; Fidelity Insurance Co.. $8: Municipal World, $3,25; M. McAdam, $121.43; Canadian Legion, wreath, $14; Town of Clin- ton, $75; Rawcliffe Motors, $5.14; Seaforth Supply & Fuel, $3.40; A. Dunlop, $19.86; M. E. Qlarke, $78.83; Daly Motors, $12.58; Bell Telephone Co.. $27: W, Ament, $18.40; Gore District Mutual Fire inisur'ance, $53.40; P:U.C. (W.W. Dept.), 53,975; Huron Expositor, $50.94; Seaforth News, $224,24; Kersl•a.lte, $98.90; Seaforth Supptry & p'uel, Ltd., $205.82: D. Sills, fire chief, $150; McConnell & flays:, 5149,25. Reeve Sills and Councillor Mc- Master pointed out that the coun- cil should have time to consider the appointment of these members to the governing body of the Cen- tre, in order that the bese possib:r appaintmer.r; roulti be made. The matter was deferred until Der, 20, when a special muting of the courail will be called. The town solicitor also request- ed information for the by-law gov- erning the town dump. Heretofore the dump was open to the citizens of Seaforth, but since 115 use was being abu:.ed, the council decided to make regulations concerning the manner of dumping. A super- visor will be appointed to see that the regulations are adhered to. Wm. Ament, town assessor, pre- sented the assessment roll. He pointed out that there are a lot of old buildings in town and preceiv- edthat most of the •building took place between 1850 and, 1880. He mentioned that there was a consid- erable number of old brick houses with either no or partial basement. The court of revision on the assess- ment roll will be held Dec, 28. The assessor's salary for this year was set at $1,200. Seaforth's assessment is up near- ly a third of a million dollars un- der the new yardstick system of "assessing. This figure was reveal- ed by Wm. Ament, town assessor, when he presented the assessment roll to council last Monday even- ing. Of this increase. which is $320,115.00, $268,165:00 is taxable. The town assessment now stands at $1,724,625.00, made up of: lands, $153,994.00; buildings. $1,.450,276;00, Ribbon -snipping was the orderof the day last Thursday for Hon. George Doucett, Minister of High- ways for Ontario. As well as cut- ting a ribbon across the new $261,- 000 bridge over the Bayfield River at Bayfield, Mr. Doucett also snip- ped another 'ribbon at the main in- tersection ntersection at Clinton, to open of- ficially a new $41,500 highway con- necting link. • Official opening by Hon. Mr. Doucett of the handsome new steel and cement structure, high over • the estuary of the Bayfield River, brought the climax to a three-year project. Started in 1946, the new Bayfield bridge had its construc- tion slowed and hindered, Mr. Dou- cett recalled, by frequently recur- ring shortages• of cement, steel and other materials. The new bridge, upstream from the narrow iron bridge to which it is the successor, required also a major earth -moving feat to build approaches and re- route the Blue Water Highway along the steep sides of the Bay- field Valley. To get rid of the bottle -neck created by the narrow old bridge and by its twisting approaches, said the Minister, required an ex- penditure by the province of $133,- 900 133:900 for the bridge itself, and $128,-e 000 to build the approaches to modern standards of Wide .curves- and gradual slopes. Master of ceremonies at tae of- ficial opening of the bridge was Elmer Webster, Reeve of Stanley Township. Associated with him in , the ceremonies wah James Stir- ling. Reeve of Goderich Township. The new bridge, as welt as span- ning a water gap in the Blue Wa- ter Highway, is a connecting link between Stanley and Goderich Townships. Thomas Pryde, Exeter, M.LA. for South Huron, spoke briefly, ex- pressing xpressing his pleasure that It had been possible for the Minister of Highways to be present for the official opening of the bridge: "This le the fourth bridge en whicb I have crossed the Bayfield River at this 'point, in nsa lifetime,"" observed Reeve Stirling, "This inti certainly leeks as If it should Inst out my time, and then a white;'" 0.52 • "Is your husband a good provid- er, Ditua:h4" ifenstum, he's' a good preiiid0,1t alt right,: ,but 'I'm aline s'7teead d'ai; nigger's gwine ter get etehtths iii•. 1t."