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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1951-03-02, Page 1it ,> p� t era • d • 1. Ninetymseee$ Year Whole Ntlmber 4340 MSALL MOTOR ACCIDENT RESULTS. IN MUCH DAMAGE Legion To Sponsor Local Talent Show in Town Hall. NEWS OF HENSALL Damage amounted to $2,000 in a two -car collision Tuesday evening. In hospital with minor injuries as a result of the accident is Ralph Pitt, 16, of Lucan, a passenger in one of the cars. Police said Dr. J. C. Goddard, Hensall, was driving north on No. 4 ghway and was going to turn left at the intersec- tion of No. 4 and 84 Highways, when he was in collision with a ear driven south on No. 4 by Les- lie Clark, 23, of 136 St. Julien St., .London. Pitt was in the Clark car. Provincial Constable Elmer Zim- nrerman investigated. Damage to the Goddard car, just bought Tues- day morning, was estimated at $1,500, and to ,the Clark car at $500. Dr. T. P. Keast, of Zurich, attended Pitt, who was taken to Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, with teeth knocked loose and lips cut. Legion 'To Stage Show Arrangements have been made Eby the Canadian Legion, Hensall, for the presentation of the' big home -talent stage show, "Uncle Ezry'sHayloft Jamboree." It will he given at the 'l?own Hall Thurs- day and Friday, March 8 and 9. The Hayloft Jamboree 'is pattern- ed after popular ar barn dance type programs and uses local amateur talent, who impersonate radio cele- brities as they compete for ribbons and cash awards. Winners will be selected by the vote of the audi- ence attending the show. This am- ateur contest is open to everyone " in + Hensall and the surrounding community. There is no age Iimit; those competing do not have to be- long to the sponsoring organizes Rion, and all types of entertainers are wanted far • this big show. If you are a einger, yodeler, tap, square or jig dancer, there is a place for you in this big show. If you play any musical instrument, such as fiddle,guitar, banjo, man- dolin, accordian, harmonica, or if you' do animal or bird imitations, contact Miss Greita Liles at the Legion Hall in Hensall. A profes- sional director has arrived in Hen- sall and she will hold tryouts fort talent on two different evenings, Monday and Tuesday evenings at the Legion Hall, March 5 and 6, at 7:30. Those selected to take part will receive special training in radio and microphone technique from the director. She will also select and train the speaking char- acters in the show. These include Impersonations of Joe Kelly, mas- ster of ceremonies, for the barn dance and quiz master of the Quiz Kids; Lulu Belle, the girl comedian and sweetheart of the barn dance; Eiram Hicks, a comedy character, and Uncle Ezry, the funny old man who gives the jamboree in bis bay - loft. Also four boys and girls from fifth and sixth grades will be chos- en to impersonate the Quiz Kids on the program. The setting for the show will be colorful and un- ique. The stage will be transform- ed into a typical hayloft. Uncle Ezry's Jamboree has been played in towns in every State in the na- tion and it •has met with success wherever it has been staged. If you or any of your friends a"ird rel- atives have talent, you will noton- ly receive free instructions from the directress who is here to stage the show, but you will enjoy taking part in this big show, so plan now to be a member of this east. Making Exenaive Improvements Mr. Ed. Fink, of Hensall, who conducts a tinsmithing and plumb- 'ing establishment, is a very enter- prising and energetic young busi- nessman. In November of 1950 he purchased the Petty. Block on Main Street from Mrs. G. L. Smith, of St. Marys, owned by her father, the late G. C. Petty. who built the first house in Hensall, and the block was built over 60 years. ago by the late Robert Paterson. Mr. Fink is renovating this block Into six smart up-to-date apart- ments at a cost of $11,000. Five apartments are completed and the sixth will he completed within a month. Each apartment is heated and insulated with a three-foot false ceiling, built-in cupboards, clothes closets, hot and cold water and a three-piece bath in every apartment. A new cement entrance will be erected and a four -car garage will be built this summer, Carpentering work Is being done by -Lloyd Mons- seau, R. Simpson and 'Len Purdy; decorating, Byres. Kyle; plumbing and heating system, by Fred Pet- ers, Leonard Noakes, Pete Mbar, Don Cowan, Bob Dolg, Chas. Fee, Don Flear, the latter being seven employees of Mr. Fink, who are doing the work in their spare time. Choir Members Entertained The choir members 'of Hensall United Church held their regular practice in the church at 8 o'clock Friday night. Following tale .per- iod, Rev. and Mrs. Rogers eeter- talned the group at their home: w During avening Gla s ,Luker 'Diu' they directed a contest: A delightful -0oelal tune was enjoyed- by all: De - Wiens refreshments were pr's ids ntlnued on Hospital Financial Report . Shows Operating . Profit Definite Plan Of Repairs HOME IS BURNED I Scheduled F o 11 -tet us IN TUCKERSMITH The areport of the Finance Com - Building Razed in Early Morning Blaze Wednesday. When Andrew Petrie, of Tuck- ersmith, entered his home at 2 a.m. Wednesday morning, he was met with a. burst of flames. The house, totally destroyed, was built by Jas; Mustard, grandfather of Mr: Petrie, 81 years ago, and was built of brick. Mr. Petrie lived in the house only part time. Among many other valuable art- ticles lost in the fire was a grand- father clock, which had been in the family for three generations; also his wearing apparel and some blan- kets. The loss is only partially cov- red by insurance. Cause of the 'ire is unknown. • Entertains For Bride -Elect Miss Eleanor Shannon entertain- ed ie honor of Miss Mona Bennett, bride of this week, on Monday eve- ning at her home. There were about twenty-five present. Bingq was played during the eve- ning, and later Miss Marie Arm- strong read an address and Miss Bridget Des nes presented Miss Bennett with anket. Lunch was servedI v at: the se of the evening. , g • E. C. Chamberlain Buys G. D. Haigh Store E. C. Chamberlain announced this week that he has purchased the store owned by Geo. D. Haigh, and until recently occupied by Harry Parnell, Mitchell. Mr. Chamberlain intends to move his office to this new location, and at the same time make available accommodation for another busi- nessman. • Announce Theory Examination Results Miss Nancy Spittal and Gordon Kennedy, Seaforth, obtained first- class honors in Grade II Theory rusic examinations set by the Royal Conservatory, Toronto, and Western Conservatory of Music. respectively. Both are pupils of St. Joseph's School of Music. Miss Jean Snell, a pupil of, Stan- ley J. Smith, A.T.C.M., also obtain- ed first-class honors in her GI•ade 1I Theory exams. • Amber Lodge Held Second Anniversary Commemorating their second an- niversary, Amber Rebekah Lodge, Hensall, entertained as their guests the Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge of Seaforth to their birthday- party, held in the Lodge Hall Wednesday evening, Feb. 21, with over seventy present. During the regular meet- ing, presided over by Mrs. Evelyn McBeath, Noble Grand, it was de- cided to hold a baking sale and afternoon tea on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, in the club room of the lodge hall. It was also disclosed that the regalia for the degree work is being ordered. Mrs. Wm. Brown and Mrs. Harold Bell favor- ed with a vocal duet. "Bless This House," and,lMiss M. Ellis contri- buted a humorous reading', Bingo was one of the highlights of the affair, for which P. L. alcNaughton was master of ceremonies. Win- ners were Mrs. G. Eaton, Mrs. Mae Dorrance, Mrs. A. Hubert, Mrs. A. McLellan, all of Seaforth, and Mrs, Inez McEwan, Mr.s Jas. McAllis- ter, Mrs. H. McEwan, Mrs. J. In- gram and Lorne Chapman. ail of Hensall. Tickets were sold on a draw for an angel cake made and donated by Mrs. Milton Lavery, and won by Mrs. David McLean, Seaforth; a box of home-made candy, made and donated by Mrs. Sam Rennie, was won by Mrs. Byr- an Kyle. Proceeds of this draw amounted to $12.70, whtich will be donated to the Cr'?. aM T. Fund: Mrs. Wm. Brain was in charge of the draw. Mrs. F. E. Willis', of Seaforth, was the winner of the Lucky cup: Luncheon was served, including a birthday cake which centered the lace -covered table, decorated with pink and green tap- ers, the lodge colors. The cake was cut by Mrs. Evelyn McBeath, Noble Grand of Amber Lodge. Mre, Alex Boyce, of Seaforth, Past Dis- trict Deputy President, spoke brief- ly and noted a vote of thanks, Mrs. D. McLean, Noble Grand of Edelweiss Lodge, also spoke. Con- veners for the various projects were: Entertainment, Mrs, .Sam Rennie; social, Mrs. Byran Kyle and Mrs. C, Volland. A Man whose normal ,weight ds 150. pounds would weigh' about .5,0 Sainte If all the "stater in .:Ms, 1�. , 9 kV'ere' 'dried up .. „• mittee given at the annual meet- ing of Scott Memorial Hospital Tuesday evening showed the hos- pital to be in a much improved financial position. Operating revenue for 1950 was $77,365.94; expenditure, $76,456.00 leaving an excess of revenue over expenditure of $909.94. Grants of $1,263.61 bring the operating profit to $2,173.55. The previous year there was an operating deficit of $5,888.67. According to Elmer Lar?ne, chairman of the finance committee, this improved statement is due to better bookkeeping and collections. C. P. Sills, chairman of the pro- perty committee, said that during the year the chimneys of the hos- pital and nurses' residence had been repaired; the heating system overhauled; the redecorating of the main floor completed, and the filter bed completed. (The filter bed is the labyrinth of tile in the front lawn for proper drainage). Work scheduled for next year is the installation of a push-button method of elevator operation; the fireproofing of stairways and the original section of the building. Miss V. Drope, superintendent of the hospital, said that during the. year there were 1,020 admissions, 156 outpatients, 430 surgical oper- ations. of which 198 were major, 143 births, 44 deaths and 907 X- rays. The Hospital Aid held ten meet- ings in the nurses' residence and the medical staff had eight, at which there was always a full at- tendance with the chairman of the board and another member present. In May the Hospital Aid presented a MacEachren obstetrical table to the hospital. It also provided gifts for each patient at Christmas, as well as favors for the food trays. A. clock was presented to the nurs- ing staff. These are only a few of the many things done by the Aid during the year, Miss Drope stated. The medical staff placed a new and modern operating •table in the hospital. M. A. Reid was responsi- ble for a stainless steel instrument table and basins. Miss Drope concluded by saying that one of the great achievements of the year was the agreement reached with the Stratford General Hospital for the immediate supply of blood plasma. • F. Fingland, K.C., To Address Junior Farmers The March meeting of the Sea - forth Junior Farmers and Junior Institute will be held Tuesday eve- ning, March 6, in the High School. During the joint meeting, Frank Fingland, K.C., Clinton, will explain parliamentary procedure. Hugh Mc- Pherson will report on the Janus ary conference held in Toronto. Election -of officers to the com- ing year will be held and the mem- bers are urged to be present; also this will be the last opportunity to order club sweaters, and those who have ordered are asked to bring the money to the meeting. • C., P. & T. Committee Holds Fourth Euchre The fourth and last euchre of the season sponsored by the C., P. and T. Fund of the Rebekahs and Ciddfellows, was held Wednesday evening,' with 16 tables' in play. John Stevens was master of cere- monies, and on behalf of the lodges expressed thanks to those who had attended these social events during the past weeks. The prize winners were: •Ladies, games, Mrs. Geo, Reeves; lone hands. Mrs. Robt. McClure; conso- lation, Mrs. Les. McClure; men, games. Syd. Pullman; lone hands, George Munro; consolation, Glenn Nixon; lucky 'cup, Mrs. Alex Muir. Lunch was served and the even- ing closed with "God Save the King." • Former St. Columban Priest Dies in London Pontifical requiem high mass was celebrated by the Most Rev. John C. Cody, Bishop of London at St. Peter's Cathedral, Tuesday morn- ing at 10 o'clock for the Rev. Father Francis G. Powell, 74, who died in Hotel Dieu Hospital, Mont- real, Friday. Father Powell was born in London. He studied at, Assumption College, Windsor, join- ed the Bastilian Fathers and was ordained in 1902. After teaching at Assumption he went to St. Michael's College, Toronto, where he became- president. In 1921, Father Powell went to the London Diocese and was attached to St, Mary's Church, London, St. Phil- lip's Church, Petroliar.; St.' Colum - C 1ttYdr St. ban CTrurch. St.ban o , and Peter's Cathedral, London. For the pant 10 ;years' Father Powell hal; bests ai Vit. Joaehlly* parish, p!olat'e, It£frp, Montreal. t. SEAFORTH} FBS DA'Y, MARCH 2, 1951 ADDRESS LIONS J. R. Spittal, Seaforth, who addressed members of the Lions Club Monday evening. He outlined the organization of the Boy Scout movement. HIBBERT CO-OP HAS ANNUAL MEETING F. Bruce Re-elected Presi- dent; H. Dalrymple, Sec.-Treas. The annual meeting of share- holders of Hibbert Co-operative Dairy Association ot was hel d in Staffa Township h' s rp Hall Friday after- noon with a good attendance, Frank Bruce presided. Brock Monteith, Stratford, read and explained the financial statement, and congratu- lated the association on a very suc- cessful year. Patrons received for butterfat $180,765.94 during the year, plus a bonus of three cents a pound butterfat Tribute was paid to the late Clif- ford Dow, president of the associa- tion. who died last December, Nor- man Dow was elected as a new director. The other directors, Frank Bruce, Hugh Dalrymple, Archie Jeffery, and Wellington Brock, were returned to office. After the general meeting, the directors met and the following of- ficers were named: President, Frank Bruce; vice-president, Hugh Dalrymple;. secretary -treasurer, Ar- chie Jeffery; manager; Gerald Agar; office, Walter O'Brien. Annual Meeting of United Church The annual meeting of Staffa United Chur•c w held with Rev. A. H. Daynard as airman and Walter O'Brien secretary. Reports were given as follows: W.A., Mrs, O. W. Reed; W.M.S., Mrs. L, But- son; stewards, Les. Butson; par- sonage, A. Kemp; session, Mr. Daynard. Elders appointed for three years are W. J. Fell, Archie Jeffery and A. Smale; stewards, Gerald Agar, Filmore Chappel, Spencer Jeffery. The ushers were re-elected, as were the auditors and trustees. The parsonage board consists of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Fell, Mr, and Mrs, C. Vivian and Mr. and Mrs, R. Vivian. • REAL ESTAT The property -of situated on Jarvis sold through the Chamberlain to Mr ter G. Lee. • E CHANGE R. W. Kerslake, Street, has been office of E. C. . and Mrs, Ches- Grand Bend To Be • Village May 14 Although the resort community of Grand Bend will be officially incorporated as a village on May 11, it is still by no means certain which County the new village will be located in. In .an attempt to throw some light on this question. committees of LQmbton and Huron County Councils plan to meet soon in the Brenner Hotel, Grand Bend. At present the police village straddles the county line, but when it is incorporated it must move to- tally into one county or the other. Under the recent incorporation by- law passed. by 'Lambton County, the 850 permanent resident and the $1,000 assessments will be taken over by Lambton. Huron County, however, has strenuously opposed this, arguing that more than half the assessment is on the Huron side of the line. The residents, ort the other hand, specified in their original petition they wanted to be incorporated in Lambton. They argue that the vil- lage must expand southwards into that county because a Mtge private estate prevents its growth to the north. They also seek relief from the 'Canada Temperance Act which prevails in Huron County. • Oliver Wendell Holmes once mis- took an insane asylum for a col- lege. Realizing his mistake, he ex- plained to, the gatekeeper, and com- mented humorously: "I suppose, after all, there is not a great deal of difference." "Oh -" yos, there is," . replied the guard. "in this place you must sTotV:, love uxnprovenment before iY, earl: get 'o t. FHCWiick Council To Request 22 Street f tights f or Fordwich 1 owiek. • Council met in the clerk's office according to .adjourn- ment; the reeve, E. H. Strong, in the chair and all members present. The minutes of the last regular meeting. were read and on motion of Gowky and Newton were adopt- ed as read, Move by Gibson and Hargrave: That 1 accept the tender of Of- fice Pr hang & Stationery Co. for the printing contract for the Town- , ship o4 Howick for the year I951. Carried; Moved by Newton and Hargra,,e: That we join the On- tario sociation of Rural Munici- palitie Carried, Moved by Gowdy and G bson: That we appoint J. H: WIieas Y a member to the Wing - ham District High School Board, Carried. Moved by Newton and Hargrave: That we appoint T. J. Schaefer as a member to the Lis- towel District High School Board. Carried. Moved by Gibson and Gowdy: That we appoint Wm. Campbell as a member to the North Wellington District High School Board, Carried. Moved by Gowdy and Gibson: That we authorize the road super- intendent to call for tenders for crushing and spreading of 12,000 yards, more or less, of gravel, %- inch screen to be used; gravel to be delivered anywhere in the Town- ship of Howick under the direction of the road superintendent; ten- ders to be plainly marked "Ten- ders for Gravel," and be in tte hands sof the clerk by 12 o'clock, noon, March 3; pits to be strippedt and maintained by the contractor to thesa i ' actio n of the roadsuP- erintenst tdent, A certified cheque of 5 per cent of tender to accompany same. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, Contract to be hompleted by Oct, 1. Moved by Hargraves and New- ton: That the reeve and the clerk be given authority to sign the ap- plication for statutary grant for the road expenditures for the year 1950. Carried. Moved by Newton and Gibson: That we instruct the road superin- tendent to advertise for tenders to supply Deisel fuel oil, No. 1 gaso- line, No. 1 motor oil and hydraulic oil, applicant to supply pumps and containers. Tenders to ,be in the hands of the road superintendent not later than 12 o'clock noon,, March 3. Lowest or, any tender not necessarily accepted. Carried. ' Moved 'by Gibson and Hargrave: That we give a grant of $100 to the Molesworth Cemetery Board for further improvement. Carried. Moved by Gibson and Gowdy: That. By -Law No, 5, of the Town- ship of Howick, for the year 1950, be amended to read 1951. Carried. Moved by Gowdy and Hargrave: That we petition the Rural Hydro Commission at Wingham to have an additional 22 street lights in- stalled in the Police Village of Fordwich as requested by the Po- lice Trustees. Carried. Moved by Newton and Gibson: That By -Law No. 2 •of the Township of Howick, for the year 1951, as read the third time, be finally passed. Carried. Moved by Gowdy and Newton: That we Oiurchase filing cabinet from Office & Printing Stationery. Co. for clerk's office. Carried. Moved by Newton and Gibson: That the road accounts as approv- ed be paid. Carried. Moved by Gibson and Hargrave: That the fol- lowing accounts be paid: Relief, $122.61; Walker's Home Furnishings, ambulance, re A. Reids, $22; Harry Gowdy, fees, 'Wills Drain, $25; Advance -Times, tenders for printing ad., $2.70; Treasurer, County of Huron, hos-, pitalization, A. Reids, $13.50; Twp. of Scarboro, relief, re Mrs. E. Mill- wa rd, $29,55; Association of As- sessing Officers of Ontario, mem- bership fee, $10; Office Printing & Stationery Co.. office supplies, $122.27; The Murcipal World, sub- scriptions, $16; Murray Edgar, fox bounty, $2; Cecil Grainger, fox bounties, $8; John W. Gibson, fox bounty, $2: Lloyd. Felker, Fox boun- ties,_$•; G. McEwen, fox bounties, 46: T. Hayden, fox bounty, $2: Geo, E, Hubbard, fox 'bounties, $3; P. Durst, registration [3., M.. D., $6.50; Ontario Association of Rural Mun- icipalities, membership, 45; Moles- worth Cemetery Board. grant, $100; P. Durst, postage $5, O.A.Y. $15, part salary, $90; Office Printing & Stationery Co„ filing cabinet, $84. Total, $703,13,• Moved by Gowdy and Newton: That the following taxes be return- ed not collected inccording to at- tached list, Carried. Moved by Gibson and Hargrave: That the fol- Iowing taxes be returned not to be collected per attached list. Carried. Moved by Hargrave and Gowdy: That the collector's roll be accept- ed, Carried. Moved by Newton and Hargrave: That By -Law No. '3 of the Township of Howick for the year 1951, as read the third time, be finally passed. Carried, Moved by Gibson and Gowdy: That amend- ments to By -Laws Nos, 10 and 3, of the ToWnshtp of Howick for the year 1946, be rescinded. Carried. Moved by Gibson and Hargrave: That By -Law No. 3 of the Township of Howick Por the year 1946. be amended to read as follows: $550 per annum. Carried. Moved by Har- grave and Gowdy: That By -Law No. 10 of the Township of Howick for •theear 1946,be amended to read $9 -iter monh. Carried. Mov- ed' b17,7 and Newton: That Daq%1t1 E,;of the Township of o�' 4� ire nae 19 8 lilay„' h,iiitne , . • Seaf Orth, Township Coun its Discuss Fire Protection HONESTY PREVAILS A wallet containing $190.00 was left in a telephone booth Saturday night by Mr. G. F. Whaley. Wallet and contents were elund by Mrs. Matt Kelly, of Harpurhey, and 'returned the next day. Mr. Whaley stat- ed that, in spite of a changing order, honesty still prevails. • To Meet Again in Three Weeks F o r Further Planning. SPRING RID CROSS CAMPAIGN NOW ON Rev. D. G. Campbell Heads Committee To Raise $1,500.00. Beginning on Thursday of this week, and continuing through. the month of March, the annual Red Cross campaign will be conducted in this area. Rev. D. Glenn Camp- bell, chairman of the campaign, urges all to pay attention to the announcements, bulletins and re- ports that will be appearing int local and daily papers and heard on the various radio programs. Mr. Campbell has stated that "last year over eighteen hundred dollar's was raised in this area. This year, the need is just as great and five million dollars is being asked of the Canadian people, This money is used to carry on the work of disaster st r servic e free blood 1 od transfusion, outpost hospitals, and aid and comfort to hospitalized veterans. It needs the support of all, Let us give them our support. Remember, the Red Cross doe's what you would do if you were there.” The names of canvassers of the various districts will be published next week. • RED D,ROSS NOTES The Red C •oss. executive will meet Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the work room at the Library. New material has arrived for children's night dresses and py- jamas. Will sewers kindly re- spond? • Work Started On Silver Creek Drain George Elliott, Clinton, has been awarded the contract for cleaning and widening Silver Creek drain from the C.N.R. tracks to the Eg- mondville river. Work began on Monday under the supervision of the Street Committee. The coun- cil is anxious to have the job coma pleted before any possible spring flood. • Former Cromarty Eesident Passes Word has been received of the death of Miss Jessie Gillespie, who passed away quite suddenly in To- ronto on Monday, Feb. 26, Miss Gillespie lived in this community the greater part of her life before going to Toronto a few years ago. The funeral service was held in Cromarty Presbyterian Church at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, with inter- ment in the adjoining` cemetery. Mr, Robert Hoggarth, of Strat- ford, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. .Alex McLaren and calling on friends in the village. Mrs, Roy McCulloch visited with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Davies, in London. Mrs. Horton MacDougald, of the South Boundary, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Scott for a few days. Mr. Ernie. Luxton visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sorsdahl. Mrs. Helen Shute, of Kirkton, spent the week -end with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gardiner, Gordon Houghton, of London, spent the week -end at his home here. Moss McLellan. of Seaforth, call- ed on some of his friends on Sun- day. • Bob T.aing attended the rural folk school near Listowel last' week, which was held at the home of Mrs. Myrtle Ilrisbin. Billie Houghton. son of Mr. aui Mrs. Ross Houghton, is a patie . , in St. Joseph's . Hospital. London, with a throat infection, Mrs, Iain Duncanson and two young sons, of Sault Ste. Marie, are visiting at the manse with Rev. R. Duncanson and Mrs. Duncan - sort. • January 1 became generally ac- cepted as the first day in the year in 1752. amended to read $350 per annum. Carried. Moved by Gibson and Newton: That we instruct the clerk to pre- pare a by-law 'under Section 433 of the Municipal Act governing hawkers and peddlers and the fee be $. Carried. d. e Moved by Newton and Hargrave: That we do now adjourn to meet again in the clerk's office Marah 5, or at the call tt1 the reeve. Carriedr The Councils of Seaforth, Hallett, McKillop. and Tuckersmith met Monday evening in the Town Hall to discuss fire protection for the four municipalities. Mayor E. A. McMaster presided. Reeves F. S. Sills, W. J. Dale, Daniel Beuer- mann and Warden Arthur Nichol- son were in. attendance. Deputy Fire Marshal Ralph Leonard outlined the assistance given by the ProvincialGovern- ment ver-ment toward the cost of instituting and operating a fire department. Sub;ect to obtaining these grants, Mr. Leonard said a fire department must be established by by-law, the Chief appointed by by-law, and in- surance carried on the firemen. He cited various districts that had or- ganized themselves into areas for better fire protection. In one in- stance fire wardens were appoint- ed in school sections, and it was their responsibility to know.. where water could be had, arrange for bucket brigades, direct traffic, etc. He also advised farmers to have in readiness fire extinguishers, a hose if a water•"pressure system was in use, to make a pond, or build a water tank. Councillor J. C. Crich handed out copies of theagreement between Wingham and its four 'neighboring municipalities. This agreement provides for two trucks located in Wingham, one of which would al- ways be on hand when the other was Reeve Arthur Nicholson, Tucker - smith, said .that if Stanley Town- ship had co-operated two years ago, the township would have had one of its own stationed at Brucefleld. At the present time, he said that protection was now available for most parts of the township from Hensall, Brucefleld and Clinton, and until recently from Seaforth, The agreement expired the end of the year. Reeve Dan Beuermann, McKilIop, said that his township lies in a peculiar position. If Walton and Dublin had their own equipment, then an agreement with Seaforth would take care of the whole town- ship. He suggested that an agree- ment with Grey and Morris would solve McKillop's problems. In this case, the south would be served by Seaforth and the north by Walton. W. J. Dale, of Hullett, said that agreements had been made with Clinton and Blyth, and that tanks had been built in Londesboro for a water supply for the village. Councillor A. W. Sillery reiterat- ed the Mayor's statement on the purpose of the meeting. when he said that Seaforth Council was on- ly trying to co-ordinate the areas ;nto a plan whereby each munici- pality knew where it stood, Reeve Sills stated he was in op- position under present conditions, to have the fire truck go out of town, because Seaforth paid for it. He also said that should a fire oc- cur in town when the truck was at a fire in the country, insurance underwriters would probably in- crease insurance rates, because Seaforth would be considered as not having fire protection. He fav- ored a second truck for the town- ships. Councillor Ed. Daly suggested the ideal set-up for fire protection which would take in a greater radius and more municipalities. This arrangement would provide better equipmecnt and eliminate the possibility of leaving one par- ticular place without any protec- tion. The municipalities agreed to meet again in three weeks' time, and in the interval to discuss their own respective needs so that they could be presented to the meeting. Hospital Aid Plans Annual Theatre Party The Women's Hospital Aid is holding its annual theatre party, on Wednesday, March 11, at 2:38 p.m. During the afternoon the draw for the quilt, which was donated. will take place. It is now on display in the window of the Kiddies Shop. To Observe 63rd Anniversary March 9 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Arm- strong, Huron St., will marls the 63rd` anniversary of their wedding on Friday, March 9, very quietly at their home. Born in Huilett, both Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong spent most of their lives in that community, but in re - rt years lived In Londesboro and Stratford. They are now living re- tired in town. Married in Londesboro by Rev. Rogers, they were attended by Fred Rogerson and Miss Alice Rog- erson. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong have a family of four sons and three daughters: Howard, of Hul- lett; John, Londesboro; Fred, Ham- ilton; James, Toronto; Mrs. Thos. Pryce, McKillop; Mrs. Percy- Cole, Stratfo rd an Ella Arms o a d tr n Sea- forth. They alga. have 13 grand- children and 12 greatrgrandebfi drat,. Mrs. A xhitroxlg was the for tner Ain zabeth 1lr gersen, •I�v�i "�,',.,'«��,tit.:list,°,n.,�'�.��,.;��:ar,�'tdl��i:all,;� �',...,:: :A J. R. M. 'Spittal is;Speaker At Boy Scout, , Father- . '. and -Son Meeting. Seaforth Lions. Club was host V, . the Boy` Scouts at its .meeting onaa Mondaynight in St. Thomas' Parr ish Hall. In addition to being Boy Scout Night, it was .the annuat, father -and -son meeting. About 100;' Lions and boys were in attendance,. W. J. Duncan was chairman of the meeting. J. R. M. Spittal, a past district commissioner for Boy Scouts, told,' of the organization 'and historyog the movement. It stemmed fronts the energies and ideas of Lord • Baden-Powell, after the South Afri- can War. Basing his plans on the fact that boys had a surplus of en- ergy and always gathered in groups, he formed his first troop in 1907. From the first year of reg- istering Scouts, the movement has. 1 grown from 60,000 to 2,700,000 in'ti 1939. In that year there were 316 Scouts in Huron district. Mr, Spittal said that the purpose' of Scouting was contained in the Scout Promise, and its ethics. were the ten laws. He traced the pro- gram of the Scouts from the time one joined. the Cubs, when he was eight years old, through the var- ious phases of training, including the Tenderfoot, Second Class, Fkrst Class and King Scout tests. He paid tribute to the Scoutmaster for his work andi time devoted to the movement. Mr. Spittal concluded by saying that four institutes—the home, church, school, and Boy Scouts—have one thing in common, they all try to teach the boy to make our country a better place fn which to live. The speaker was introduced by W. J. Duncan and thanked by H. G. Meir. L. P. Plumsteel introduc- ed 'Bud' Zeigler to the meeting, who did some sleight-of-hand tricks. . Gordon McGonigle revealed that net proceeds of the Christmas seal campaign were 4620.00, an increase of $77.00 from the previous year. Members of the club addressed Easter seal envelopes at the 'con- clusion of ,the business part, of the meeting. • Commodores Present Enjoyable Program "The Commodores" and "Video- ettes" presented a concert of out- standing merit in First Presbyter- ian Church Thursday evening, when there was a large attendance. Tbe concert was sponsored by the Men's Club and Choir of the church. The numbers $resented by the colorful male quartette, Howard Reddick, Carl Tapscott, Donald Parrish and John Ringham, were Iistened to with much interest and appreciation. Leo Lighter was the accompanist. Their numbers in- cluded negro spirituals, Stephen Foster songs and Irish and Scotch airs, Mr, and Mrs. Guinness are both outstanding artists and Play- ed pleasing numbers with their Swiss bells, Rev, D. Glenn Campbell was chairman and expressed thanks to the appreciative audience. • Georgie A. Jackson Dies Suddenly One al the oldest and best known residents of Egmondville passed away Saturday evening. Feb. 24, in the person of George Alexander ,larekson, in his 83rd year. Con- nected with the life of Egmondville for ninny years, his familiar figure will he much missed by both old and young. He was especially fond of little children, During his early life he served in the post office in Egniondvilte where his father was postmaster, Born in 'Egthondville hr was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George E. Jackson, pioneer residents or the community. Re- ceiving his education at Egmond- ville and Seaforth schools, he later was associated with his brother,•-- the late Frank C. (Doc) Jackson, in railroading, mining and construc- tion work in Montreal. He and his brother, Thomas T. Jackson, also were managers for the hide and wool business of the late H. M. (urown) Jackson, Toronto. Mr. Jackson enjoyed life to the full, having travelled extensively, gen- erally taking a trip to the southern countries in the winter. Unmarried he is survived by two brothers., His Honour Judge John A. Jackson, of Lethbridge, Alta.. and Thomas 7', Jackson, 4, Egmondville; also one niece, Mrs. W. S. (Ethel) Wal- lace, Lethbridge, Alta., and one nephew. James Jackson, of Van- couver, ancouver, BC), The funeral was held Tuesday from St. Thomas' Augll. can Church at 2 p,tn.. 'where a pub - lice service was conducted by lila minister, Rev. T. Dale Jones. The pallbearers were Clair Haney, Nee - man MacLean, J. M. McMillan Inti G•, Meir, Ross Scott arid: Richard , Parke, and tlte. honorai:y pathicr- ere were E. t.. •well, W. J'. If u Wean. G. lulu• . J'o ` ' c >; J. fel M tie o riots ' ,h ea R de 1VY ,� 5i slid all�'�btl'i�,�. Stevens. !utOiflflelit Vitt hi Mi landbatik 'itldthi' 2 Aida",, 4 d . u.. ,