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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1951-01-19, Page 1r V , • Hensall Station Agent Cecil Vanhorne points a warning fin- ger to "Brownie," five-year-old Retriever, held by its owner, .Lloyd Venner. The dog was missing from a Hensall mill, and on the assumption that it may had left with a Maritime -bound car- load of beans, the agent located; the car at Mimico—and sure enough, there was the dog. It was returned, crated, by express. MUCH OF VALUE IN THE PAST James R. Scott Addresses Men's Club of First Church. Warning that sometimes people are afraid of the past—especially in a new land where the emphasis _is on looking ahead and making !progress, James R. Scott told mem- bers of the Men's Club of First ;Presbyterian Church that the past /has its own lessons and its own values, and that their presentation M vital to the progress of the fu- ture. ,Mr. Scott, book editor • of a To - Tonto daily, is a son of Mrs. H. R. Scott, Seaforth, and recently has moved to Seaforth. In •introducing him, Crown Attorney H. Glenn Hays, K.C„ reviewed his. .distin- guished_ literary_s eareera .Whig i jtn eluded post -graduate work at Har- vard, Professor of English at Uni- versity of Saskatchewan, and lit- erary critic for the C.B.F. lFhis talk, which he titled, "Back To the Attic," Mr. Scott pointed out that the place one calls home ;preserves certain permanent fea- tures, estures, but after being away' the native son sees certain things in a new light, feels a new excitement from getting a fresh viewpoint. The building of the Presbyterian Church itself is .a •symbol of his- tory. The present .building repre- sents a permanent and solid com- munity, ommunity, but a growing one as is shown in the addition which is commonly known as "New On- tario." utario." In this case the expansion of the church coincided with the expansion of the country. All of which serves to remind the people of this community that this :part is an old part now with its own heritage and its own traditions and past. "One can keep in touch with the valuable pest by keeping carefully all the things which recall the old days. Today's rubbish may be to- morrow's historical treasure," Mr. Scott said. "A trend toward recognition of e value of preserving the records o 'former days;.,ls: seen in the lib- rary at the .University of Western Ontario and in 'the newly formed Huron County:. -Museum." Paying tribute to the vva1'k of the late Brenton Kerr, Mr. Scott said: •"Much of the pioneer investigation into the hast of. this community was done, by the; late 'Brenton Kerr whose 'ethatrib ;tion will grow as the years .go on. "In short, those of us privileged to live in a partof the Country with a distinguished past should treasure it, and It will help in building a better Puture," the speak- er concivided.' •'"' The meeting, 'presided over by Clare Reith, was well attended. Dinner was served by the Ladies' Aid with Miss Jean Scott as con- vener. John Beattie expressed the ap- preciation of the meeting to the speaker, while James G.. Mullen thanked those responsible for the dinner. • Receives Letter From Winston. S. Churchill Thomas Addington received this week a letter which he will trea- sure, when Winston S. Churchill wrote shim, acknowledging greet- ings On his birthday. Mr. Aldington recalled having snet Mr. Chirchifl fifty years ago in London. At that trine Mr: Churchill was visiting Mr. Aldbig- ton's, brother in his office in the Great . Western Raliway, and at the time both Were twenty-five years old. The letter, Mr. Aldingtoix receiv ed said. f`Thank you So mttCh for your good Wied►es on trip birthday," and it ,,,was sighed ,Winston; C/ture fill. , Russell Bolton Chairman District High School Board CHAIRMAN Russell T. Bolton, McKillop, who was elected Chairman of the Seaforth District High School, succeeding C. A. Bar- ber. RECTOR NAMED FOR ST. THOMAS' Rev. William Alan Jones Will Take Charge On , April 1. The rev. William Alan Jones, presently at the parish of Lion's Head, Cape Chin and Hope Bay, will take charge of Si. Thomas' parish, Seaforth, and St. Mary's, Dublin, on April 1. . Announcement of the change was made by the Rt. Rev. G. N. Luxton, Bishop of Huron. Mr. Jones was born in Delaware. He received his theological train- ing at Huron College, and was or- dained in 1949, That year he re- ceived a B.A. degree from Uni- versity of Western Ontario, and L.Th, degree from. Huron College. He served with the R.C,A!F. dur- ing World War II, and will succeed Rev. T. Dale Jones, who recently resigned. • Board ' Holds Inaugural Meeting; Names Com- mittees. Members of bhe Seaforth District High School Board elected Russell T. Bolton, McKillop, as their chair- man at the board's annual meeting last Thursday. Mr. Bolton suc- ceeds C. A. Barber, who has held that positionfor the .past two years. Gordon McGavin was named vice- chairman, and M. A. Reid reap- pointed secretary -treasurer. On the board, C. Martin, Morris Township appointee, replaces J. Bryans, and J. C. McIntosh, Tuck- ersmith, succeeds E. B. Goudie, who was forced to resign because of ill health. Committees appointed' include: Property, C. A. Barber, H. Coleman, J. C. McIntosh, C. M. Smith; sup- ply, C. P. Sills, O. Anderson, C. Martin, L. Oliver; finance, G. Mo. Gavin, C. P. Sills; executive, C. P. Sills, C. A. Barber; bus, G. McGav- in, J. C. McIntosh, H. Coleman, C. Martin, L. Oliver, O. Anderson. The resignation of F. W. Scar- lett was not accepted; the board will make arrangements for extra caretaking services for night meet-. rngs, Routine business included pass- ing accounts and arranging, bank- ing anking by-laws to borrow up to $30,00'0 if necessary. The property com- mittee will investigate equipment for use by the caretaker. • W. I. Entertains At County Home A pleasant event took place at Huroneo Farm, Clinton, ort Friday afternoon, when the Seaforth Wo- men's Institute entertained the residents of the Huron County Home. The program commenced With a sing -song, led by Ivy Hen- derson, and was as follows; Solo. Mrs. F. Kling; reading, Mrs. W. Coleman; violin solo, Cleve Coch- rane; solo, Ivy Henderson; .piano solo, Mrs. Elmer Cameron; solo, Mrs. Elmer Koehler; reedits, Mrs. Paul Doig; duet, Mrs. F. Kling and Mrs. Edgar Butt. At the close of the entertain- ment the members of the Institute presented each of the residents with a box of cookies, fruit and. candy. Logan Reeve, Wm. Gaffney Is Elected Warden in Perth Member of the Perth County • Council for four years, Reeve Wil- liam O. Gaffney, of Logan, was elected Warden of the county for 1951, at the inaugural meeting on Tuesday afternoon in Stratford,. He defeated !Reeve Harold Cosens, of Wallace, by a vote of 12-5. After Clerk -Treasurer F. W. Arm- strong had declared Reeve Gaffney warden, he wa.s escorted to the Warden's chair by his nominators, Reeves Elgin Smith, of Elma, and Lawson Cross, of Listowel. Fol- io -Wing taking his oath of office, Warden Gaffney expressed his thanks for his election. "It is an honor not so much to myself as to bhe township which I iepresent," he stated. Not one of. the 53,000 acres in Logan in entitiitaie for farming, the ue 'warden ,Stated, and it is the molt* used for•ttr'aine and tiles which -AM . mak that statement possible. People of many different nation - aides and religions all live happily In the township, he said. Warden Gaffney gave his assurance he would try to fill the position with which he has been entrusted and, asked for the co-operation of all .members. He welcomed the only new member of council, Reeve James Wilson Brown, of Fullerton. Mr. Gaffney has served on the township council in Logan for 11 years. He first took office in 1928 and served the following six years. He then rettred from municipal Iife until five years ago. The new war- den is a native of Logan and has spent his entire life there. He its a soft of the late Mr. and Mrs•, Peter Gaffney, His wife also is front Lo- gan, the former Miss Loretto Nich- olson. They have four children; Robert, Medline, Leonatrd and Elaine all at home • • EAR'S a: ACTIVITIES Meeting Of Congregation Hears Encouraging Report's. Reports given at the annual meeting of St,' Thomas' Church, oeld 'Tuesday evening, revealed that the financial situation of the church and its organizations show- ed a decided improvement in spite of the fact that $4,000.00• had been spent on renovating the Sunday School. Rev, T, Dale Jones, rector and chairman of the meeting, gave in detail the report of his work dur- ing the past year. Included in his report was the fact that he had been forced to withdraw his ac- ceptance of a request to go to the Diocese of Athabaska because of circumstances beyond his control. Mr. Jones said that he would its remaining in the Diocese of Huron, but to date had not been appoint- ed to any parish. He s,kp,cerely thanked -the congregation for its loyal support during the past year, and asked for its continuance when .he new 'rector came. In reviewing the master renova- tion plan, he told of how the work has slowly ...but successfully pro- gressed, and' that this week would see the completion of the renova- tion of the parish hall. The next step was the enlarging of the ves- try, which he hoped would be started as soon as possible, Reports given included: Finan- cial statement of the church, by R. G. Parke; Senior W.A., by Doro- thy Parke; Memorial Window Fund by Mrs, Ada J. Reid; Ladies' Guild by Mrs. Ada J. Reid; Social Club by Mrs. Raymond Nott; Social Service and Flower Fund by Mrs, Ada J. Reid; Chancel Guild, by Mrs, E. C. Case; Choir report, fin- ancial, by Miss C. Pinkney, general by H. G. Meir; Sunday School by Rev, T. Dale Jones in the absence of Ken Southgate. Officers elected are: Rector's warden, T. T. Jackson; people's warden and treasurer, R. G. Parke; lay delegates to Synod, Elmer Larone, E. C. Boswell; substitutes, H. G. Meir. and W. E. Southgate; auditors, E. C. Boswell, W. S. Southgate; vestry clerk, H. G. Meir; board of management, T. T. Jackson, R. G. Parke, H. G. Meir, E, C. Boswell, E. Larone, J, Old- field, Miss C. Pinkney, Mrs. H, O. Free, Mrs. G. Snowdon, N. Scoins, Robs, Archibald, J.. R. M. %ittall, Gordon Wright, . W. H. Palin and George Flewitt; sidesmen, Fred McGavin, Charles Case, Bruce Mc- Lean, George Pinkney, Gordon Wright, Roy West, E. Larone, E. C. Boswell, Robt, Archibald, Wm. Scotchmer, H. Pretty, N. Sepias, George Shaw. Gerald Snowdon, Ken Southgate; chairman to sides - men, H. Pretty; vice-chairman, Gordon Wright; choir director, H. G. Meir; organist and sexton, Geo. Clarke. The congregation moved votes of thanks and appreciation for the support given by certain members during the past year. • Early Morning Call Is False Alarm Seaforth firemen were called out early Friday morning. only to find that the alarm was false. It is believed a short in the alarm sys- tem developed when a pole carry- ing an alarm box was struck by a car. Police are investigating, • Women Plan Day Of Prayer A group of ladies representing the various denominations met at St, Thomas' rectory on Tuesday afternoon to make plans for the Women's Day of Prayer. The ser- vices this year will be held on Fri- day, Feb. 9, in St. Thomas' Church. At the close of the meeting a cup of tea was served by ,bbe hostess. • Legion Officers Are Installed James T. Scott, president, and' other officers of the Seaforbh Branch of the Canadian Legion for 1951, were indtalled at the January meeting of the branch, held in the Legion rooms Thursday evening. Installation ceremonies were con- ducted 'by Past President A. Y. McLean. The officers installed were: Im- mediate past president, A. W. Sil- lery; president, James T. Scott; 1st vice-pres., Edmund Daly; 2nd vice- pres., L. R. Beattie; secretary, B. J. Duncan; treasurer, L, Hoggarth; sergeant -at -arms, K. G. Powell; committee chairmen: entertain- ment, W. R. Smith; property, J•. A. Munn; house, R. 5. McDonald; membership, J. L. Hotham; ape - dal events, T. Beattie; sick and visiting, Fred 'Cooper; sports, G. St Kruse; trustee, 0, P. Sills'. • Teacher; "Can anyone give me a s'entenoe using the word 'diadem'?" Bobby: "People who drive care- lesslydiadem sight quicker than; those who stop, look and listen!" 9=MLL RATE. FORCAST WHEN ESTIMATES TABLED County' Council Names Special Committee on Grand Bend. County Treasurer A. H. Erskine submitted td Huron Co -duty Coun- cil on Wednesday 'provisional esti- mates, referred;`to the finance com mittee, showing estimated expen- ditures of $317,775; less estimated revenue $323,040; restimated sur- plus, x265. of ol- 6; St se g e: B. R. A. H, L. s - t, r • • • • - On these estimates the rate 9 mills would be made up as Y lows: General account, 5.5 mill highways, 3.5 mills; plus the co of secondary schools to tho townships. or part of townships. Council endorsed the foliowin report of the striking committe Executive, Earl Elliott, R. Adai R. Swartz, G. Elliott, W. Brock legislative, J. McNab, G. Orr, R. Cousins, E. Graham, W. Cochrane finance, G. N. Underwood, Swartz, J. Graham, M. Johnson, McCann; education, R. Cousins, Johnston, Strong, L Snider, W Cochrane; property, F. Sills, Snider, A. Kerslake, G. Elliott, M Johnson; County Home, A. Ker lake, E. Finnigan, J. D. Beecrof Wm, Morritt;; D, Beuermann; ag culture, D. Beuermann, G. Orr, G N. Underwood, E. Campbell, J. D Beecreft; Children's Aid, A. Mob oison, G. Elliott, G. :MacDonald Rev. R. G. MacMillan, Mrs. F. R Redditt; 'wardens, R. Cousins, A McCann, Wm. Morritt, J. -MoNab A. Kerslake. . Equalization, W. Brock, W. J Miller, A. McCann, E. Elliott, G MacDonald; library, H. Strong, E Elliott, G. MacDonald, T. Pryde H. Johnston, W. T. Cruickshank; Board of Health, P. Silas, J. D Beecroft, E. Campbell, E. Finnigan; reforestation, J. McNab, W. Brock E. Graham; airport, L. Snider, J Graham,. R. Adair; police, M. John- son, • G. Orr,' E. Campheil; good roads; E. Webster, H. Gowdy, Wm Dale; criminal audit, E. S. Snyder, N. W. Miller, I. M. Costello; con- sultative, J. D. Beecroft, A. Kers- lake. H. Strong; historic, E. S. Snyder, F. Sills, C, Asquith, H. McCreath, G. Jefferson. Council appointed a special com- mittee consisting of Reeves Alonzo McCann, Stephen Township; Earl Campbell, 'G`rey Township; W. G. Cochrane. Exeter; Frank Sills, Sea; forth, and J. D. Beecroft, East Wa- wanosh, to deal, with the situation of Grand Bend's incorporation as a village. The committee will meet with a similar committee appointed by Lambton County Council. Clerk N. W. Miller pointed out in his report of a consultation with the 'Lambton ,County Clerk, that Grand Bend has the required popu- lation, 750, to become incorporat- ed. If the two committees, given power to act, do not agree the is: sue may be settled by the Lieute�t- ant-Governor in council. If Grand Bend is incorporated under the Provincial Act, and the Huron portion which is under the C.T.A., a Dominion Act, that sec- tion will still be under the C.T.A., whether the village is incorporated or not, as-bominion act would take precedence, according to legal opin- ion. It was fejt this fact should be made known} to Grand Bend resi- dent;:, as this county stands to lose 1614,0011 in assessment. The County of Lambton assessment on its portion is $275,000. First reading of the Incorpora- tion By-law by Lambton Council in Sarnia hap, been given. Huron Warden - elect, Arthur Nicholson, was officially installed in bis new office on Tuesday af- ternoon when last year's Warden, Cecil Johnston, "r)nducted him to tae chair, and presented him with a key to the county. This cere- mony marked the opening of bhe January session of the council. Mr. Johnston congratulated the warden. He said at no time was a man of ability more needed to give leadership than in what might lae",d,' difficult year owing to war threatening, and he felt the present warden would be a good leader, Judge T. M. Costello administer- ed the oath of office. He predict- ed the year might be a trouble- some one, but he hoped and prayed nothing so drastic as war will hap- pen, Judge Costello congratulated bhe county on its museum collection and suggested the council pass a resolution' seeking further interest in museums; also for some provi- sion for remuneration to motorists whose cars 'are damaged by deer killed on, the highway. Rev. D. W. Williams, of Victoria Street United Church, offered the prayer of invocation and briefly addressed cannel;, After thanking, the members for his eldh11On, warden Nicholson stated thht he little thought eight years ago when he was seized with a heart attaek at a council session, that he 'Would react the honor, Fie extended greetings to T°uckerarnith • HURON WARDEN Reeve Arthur Nicholson, of Tuckeramith, who was elected Warden of Huron County on Tuesday. P.U.C. ACCEPTS RESIGNATION Commissioner Campbell Moving This Month' To Listowel. The resignation of Commissioner Ken Campbell from the Public Utility Commission, was accepted at the inaugural meeting of the Commission held in the Town Hall Thursday evening, The commis- sion by resolution requested the town council to fill the vacancy. Mr. Campbell's resignation from the position he hada held for the past six years, was made neces- sary by his removal to Listowel. The other members of the Com- mission are D'Orleon Sills, who was. elected in December, and Mayor E. A. McMaster. Election of a chairman was post- poned pending action by council in the appointment of a member to replace'` Commissioner Campbell. Township, "the banner one of Huron County." He predicted an increase in the county rate of one mill this year; and announced that the convention of County Home managers and matrons would be held in Goderich in June. Ervin Jacob, assistant manager of Huron County Home, is president. He hoped to be as successful as the seven wardens, under whom he sat. He milted the committees to meet promptly and wished all members a prosperous year. The following were named a striking committee: E. Finnegan, D. Beuermann, William Morritt, A. W. Kerslake and J. D. Beecroft, Reeve Wm. J. Dale was appoint- ed to the Good Roads Commission for three years. Reeve Stanley Snyder, of Col- borne Township, and Clerk N. W. Miller, were appointed to the Crim- inal Audit Board for 1951. Former wardens present address- ing the council were Brown Smyth, R. E. Turner of Stratford, and N. W. Trewartha. Correspondence read by Clerk N. W. Miller included a Lincoln Coun- ty resolution requesting the min- ister of highways to enact legisla- tion that traffic will be required to stop when a school bus stops' to pick , up children. From Victoria Hospital, London, a letter requested a grant to cover indigent deficit, and suggested payment be made in 1951 for 1950 indigent patient day at $3.59 per day which was their loss per pat- ient per day for 1949, Another letter advised that there were 67 patienta from Huron in 1950 for a total of 1,617 patient days—'a loss on these of $5,305,03, Huron Presbytery of the United Church of Canada presented reso- lution protests to Huron County Council against any step to repeal the Canada Temperance Act, A resolution from Grey County seeks legislation permitting the Federation of Agriculture to levy a commodity assessment of an amount sufficient to provide ade- quate finances on all farm pro- ducts; also asking support that November 11 be a national holi- day; from Brant County request- ing reconsideration by Minister of Municipal Affairs of the Assess- ment Act requiring all municipali- tiesto set up their assessment rolls„in a geographical sequence. From the Town of Simcoe, seek- ing the establishment of a centre for penal executions in the Prov- ince rather bhan at the county seat as at present. Hastings County seeks support of a resolution requesting an amendment to the Jurors' Act so that litigants would not be able to elect trial by jury unless their claims exceeds $50'O. Prince Edward County seeks con- currence in a resolution requesting the Ontario Government to assume the cost of old age pension applica- tions. NEW.1A:,DN COMMENCING Sth,. TERM AS REEVE Warden Nicholson Active in Municipal Life For 27 Years. For the first time since 1913, Tuekersmith Township has receiv:, ec: the honor of having its reeve elected to the Wardenship of Hur- on County. On Tuesday afternoon Arthur Nicholson, 54, was unani- mously chosen in..a caucus of Lib- eral members on a • motion by Reeves E. 5, Snyder and J. D. Bee- croft, first and second runners-up for the honor. Mr. Nicholson has been a mem ber of County Council for eight years. He has had six acclamations to his credit, and has successfully contested the reeveship for two years. He was a member of the township council for five years be- fore becoming reeve. Born near Egmondviile in Tuck- ersmith, he has farmed there all his life, working 150 acres. He was a school trustee for 17 years, and is a commissioner of the Tuckersmith Telephone Com- mission; vice-president of Seaforth Fair Board, and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth. His wife is the former Kathleen McBurney, of Wingham. They have five sons and one daughter; four of the sons are located in Tucker - smith and Seaforth, ,one is at home, and his daughter is attending Sea - forth High School. • Lions Set Date For Summer Carnival The executive of the Lions Club set the date for the summer carn- ival last Friday. This yearthe three-day event will be Wednes- day, Thursday and Friday, July 11, 12 and 13. The main committees were ap- pointed so that arrangements for program, midway- attractions, etc., could begin immediately, There. will be a prize draw with a car for first prize. • Capacity Audience Hears Bell Singers Appearing in Seaforth for the first time, the Leslie Bell Singers attracted an audience that taxed the capacity of First Presbyterian Church on Saturday evening. Originally scheduled to appear in the High ',School auditorium, the concert was changed to the church because of the large advance de- mand for tickets. Dr. Bell and his choral group appeared here under. the auspices of the Seaforth Dis- trict High School and the Depart- ment of Education. Musical numbers presented in- cluded songs of French, Hebrew, Latvian and Italian origin. Well- known numbers included, "I'11 Take You Home Again, Kathleen,” "Road Of the Isles," "Ave Maria," "Red River Valley" and "In a Monastery Garden." The Negro spirituals also were well received, as were Nursery Rhyme Medleys, several Burl Ives' numbers, a number of songs from Gilbert and. Sullivan operas, also a medley of songs of bhe Gay Nine- ties. Dr. Bell and his chorus were repeatedly brought back for extra numbers. • Dr. Bell and his group were of particular interest to the Seaforth district since a former resident here, Kathleen (Bunty) Holmes is a member of the group. L. P. Plumsteel, principal of Seaforth District High School, also waas a student teacher at Parkdale Col- legiate Institute, Toronto, when Dr. Bell was principal there. • FRED E. WILLIS HEADS P. S. BOARD Board Forms New Com- mittee To Deal With Building. Fred E. Willis was re-elected chairman of the Public School Board at the board's inaugural meeting Tuesday evening, Present were Trustees J. A. Westcott, Cliff Broadfoot, W. T. Teals, Dr. P. L, Brady and F. E. W511is. Dr, Brady and Mr. Teall are the new board members. Committees for 1951 are: Sup- ply, J. A. Westeott, R. McFadden; property, C. Broadfoot, Dr. Brady; A new committee on building was. formed and includes F. E. Willis, W. T. Teall, J. A. Westcott. M. McKellar is secretary -treasurer, and Robert Joynt, truant od+itter. D. N. Eastman 'was appointed Library Board representative for a term of two years and Miss S. I. McLean reappointed to the Lib- rary Board for a three-year terra.. rAr .Y. Reports pr' suttee br�zre ata14d 'ince Presb c Z,irG ev'ni OR OP leave �a' oast € .ei, �) ,,, .e Tom.. +t s wa the meeting with=a h ani' pts er ,J,' 'Rattc•raon vas' nani. secreta yn and Jas. T :Scott rch man, of µthe meetliuug ,Mar. n'1'att+ t w?s elected t`Ireasher pf d fcehruwh hin hplaaedtsfnloerntIu,y a nun her of years FivaQ uta , were appointed to the b'oard;,,,'aa ly: Jas'- 1" Scott Elgjgt Notttt,-0 Smith, Frank Kling; , , a drews, the first four tor. e,. t't n three . years, std the Iasi tfos • year 'term Joh^n, Bettte and "aMnKeJllaas.rMM7wrrreay, naneFk7trust 9esi eliec were "appointed 'auditors. They reports` of tJie various 'pig ganizationa; were. presented as . fit,; lows: Session report: and Harper- hey Cemetery Fund, M, McKetla'rl, manager's report, J E.'P:a:tterson; treasurer's report, Miss Norma Jef- fery; Ladies' Aid, Mrs. W. E. Butt and Mrs. J. B. Russell; W,M,S„ Mrs, W. J. Thompson and Mrs. T. S. Smith; Barbara Kirkman Aux- iliary, Miss M. P. Patterson' and Miss Janet Cluff; Fireside Group, Miss Patterson and Miss J. Cuff; Goforth Mission Band, Miss Carol Glew; ,Men'sub, F. E. Wallis; C s,I,T.,- Miss. Hemberger ' and M. McPhee; unday School; Miss Jean Scott; Choir, .Mrs.. F. Kling• McKillop W.M.S.,,, Mrs. R. McMil- lan; Junior Congregation, Mrs. J. • E. Patterson; Flower and Gift, Mrs, H. E. Smith; auditors, F. E. Willis. The meeting unanimously adopt- ed a resolution granting'an in- crease to the minister, Rev. D. Glenn Campbell. Following the meeting, refresh- ments were served by a committee convened by Miss, Jean Scot. • Census Commissioner For Huron Petah. Announcement was made thip: weekby the Rt. Hon. C. D. Howe, Minister of . Trade and Commerce, of the appointment .of A. W. Mor- gan, R.R. . 1, Hensall, as comniis- sioner for the taking of the census next June. He will be responsible to the Dominion Statistician for the conduct of the census in the cen- sus district of Huron -Perth. Each census district is subdivid- ed into sub -districts, varying in population from 600 .to 800 in rural localities, and from 1,000 to 1,504 in urban areas. The actual field work will be done under the Com- missioner by field supervisors and enumerators. The census, probably tate moat important in 'Canada's history, will include population, agriculture, housing, distribution (wholesale and retail trade), and comnlerciaL fishing. Huron Presbyterial Meets in Clinton The annual meeting of the Hur- on Presbyterial of the Presbyterian Church in Canada was held in bhe Presbyterian Church, Clinton, on Tuesday, with the opening prayer given by Mrs, W. J. Thompson, Sea - forth. Mrs. Gordon Bisset, of Goderich, president, took for the subject of her opening address, "God's Prom- ises." She regretted that so many children of today are not told Bible stories, and in concluding spoke of the dire distress of the modern world and of our need for reliance on the promises of God. - Reports Reports were given by the vari- ous officers at the morning session. .Mrs, .Mrs, Albert Taylor, Goderich, presented her annual report of the Presbyterial and also read reports from various auxiliaries giving a, resume of the activities ' of each, for 1950. The report of the nom- inating committee was given by Mrs. R. J. Scott, Belgrave. The installation of officers was carried out by Mrs, D. J. Lane. Of- ficers for 1951 are: President, Mrs. Gordon Bisset, .Goderich; recording and corresponding secretary, Mrs - Albert Taylor, Goderich; treasurer, Mrs. Edith Russell, Seaforth ; Young Women's and Girls' secre- tary, Mrs, D. J. Lane, Clinton; chil- dren's secretary, Mrs. J. F. Scott, R.R. 2, Seaforth; literature, library, and exchange secretary, Miss Belie Campbell, Seaforth; welcome and welfare, Mrs. C. Hudson, Hensall;i supply secretary, Mrs. Calvin ,Cott, Goderich; life membership seers - tory, Mrs. G. Walker, Hensall; Glad! Tidings secretary, Miss M. Brown, Exeter; press secretary, Mrs. J. W. Thompson, Seaforth. The secretary, Mrs. Taylor, is also the historian. The terns "good-bye" le a 001t04 tion of "God be with yell;"„ One horsepow er is the 00Rreit� +Q quired to lift 30004 Double #i`0"e { ' in one minute i1Yl