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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1951-03-23, Page 1• 11 , • • ..,4k4+..r40 • .• . • , • . • Ninetsesecond Year Whole Number 4343 SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 1951 3 ir N." IIENSALL GRAVEL CONTRACT LET TO WILSON ALLAN Legal Steps Taken To Close South Part of Wellington St. NEWS OF HENSALL The regular meeting of Hensel! Council was 'held Monday evening after the •postponement from Mar. 13 on account of the nickbess of two members, at 8 p.m., in the council chamber with all members present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted on motion of Parke and Jones. J. A. Paterson reported re the convention held in Toronto, aleo reported the auditing as having been completed, and stated the out- standing arrears of 1950 taxes as being $74.50. Luker and Hoy: That we instruct the tax collector to take the necessary steps to col- lect the tax arrears at once and hand in the 1950 tax roll at the next sneeting. The clerk opened up the gravel tenders with the following bidders quoting the following rates: D. L. McArthur, $1. and 90e; W. .McCart- nay, 85c and 65c; W. C. McDonald, 81 and $1; 0. D. Truemner & Son, $1.58 and $1.58; C. Reid, $1 and 90c; W. Allan, 77c and 77c. Parke and Jones: That we accept the gravel tender of Wilson Allan at 77c per yard tor crushed gravel, and 77c for coarse gravel, to be delivered by May 15. Correspondence was read as fol- lows: W. G. Cocerane, village so- licitor, re the closing of a portion of Wellington St.; Department of Municipal Affairs, Provincial Treas- urer, re subsidies; Art Metropole; Municipal World Ltd., Val Essig, B. F. Goodrich 'Rubber Co., A. Alexander re meeting of assessing officers, W. Sherriff, W. T. Corliss, Clerk -Treasurer, Clinton; Huron Expositor; Exeter Times -Advocate; Bell Telephone, W. G. Thompson Sons Ltd., Pedlar People Ltd., F. Brock, Mrs. Mabel Gray, Dept. of Provincial 'Secretary, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Dept. of Agricul ture, WhMier & Co., County Treas- urer, C.N.R.—same considered and filed. Hoy and Luker: That we in- struct. the assessor to attend the meeting in Mount Forest on Mar. 28 and any others that can attend. Jones and Luker: That we take the necessary steps to close the south end of Wellington St. under the instructions of our solicitor. Bills and accounts were read as follows: Huron Expositor, print- ing, $1.96; C. Kipfer, postage, $5; Ray McArthur, labor, ditch, $20.63; W. Baker, labor ditch and trees, $7,20; R. Smale, labor, ditch and trees, $2.50; B. Moir, labor, trees, $3; Bell Telephone. service, $6.25; Hensall P.U.C., hydro, water, hall, $19.90; Dept. of nighways, license, fire truck, $2; County of Huron, hospitalization, $71.75; Grand -Toy, supplies, $6.72; Htighes-Owens Co., euPPlies, $2.88; L. E. Hay, coal, Hall $101.50; Municipal World, supplies, $4.56; Hensall P.U.C., overpayment of street light refund, $62.12; P.U. C., gloves, FireeDept, $9.84; J. A. Paterson, salary $166.66, expenses, Toronto, $25, express 65c; C. W. Leonhardt, salary, $148.08; C. John- ston, repairs streets $1, F.D.. $3.50, Hall $2.25; Hensall School Board, current expenses, $1,000; J. Sang- ster, repairs, Hall, $32.85, Total, $1,707.80. Parke and Hoy: That the bills and accounts as read be paid, Car- ried. Parke and Hoy: That By -Law No. 10, borrowing money from the Bank of Montreal, be given first and second reading. Carried. Luker and Jones: That By -Law No. 10 be given third and final reading and finally passed. Carried. Hoy and Parke: That Daylight Saving be observed in the village this year from April 29, midnight, to midnight, Sept. 30. Carried, Parke and Jones: That we are point Harvey Keys a member of the Community Park Board to take the place of W. R. gavtdson, who recently resigned. Carried. Luker and .Hoy: That we now adjourn. In Hensall United Church on Sunday morning, Mrs. T. Coates rendered an exceptionally fine solo, "Open the Gates of the Tetnple." The choir offered the selectiou, "0 Come, Let Ile Worship," in which S. G. Rennie provided the solo. On Good Friday evening prepara- tory service will be held in the United Church at 7 p.m. Following the service, session members will meet. Special Easter music is be- ing planned for next Sunday morn- ing's service, under the direction of Mr: Ran.nie and Miss Laramie, organist. New members will be re- ceived at this service. Holy Com- munion, will be observed', with Rev. W. J. Rogers in charge. At the afternoon service in Chis- eihurst United Churels, Benson Stoneman most acceptably offered the solo, "The Palms." An Easter drama, "For He Had Great Possessions," will be pres- ented in the Town Hall Sunday evening, March 25, at 8 o'clock. Rev. Rogers is the director. The auditorium of the United Church was the setting Monday +evening for a rare treat. when Earle Terry and bis all -girl chorus of London, thirty-four in number, (Oontlnned on Page 4$ HEADS FINANCE CO. Mr. Arthur P. Reid, a native of Seaforth, and a Sol, of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Reid, who was recently elected Presi- dent of the Household Finance Corporation. Former Seaforth Boy Elected Head Of Finance Company Arthur P. Reid, native of Sea- rorth, and a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Reid, was elected presi- dent of Household Fivance Coe Poraton of Canada at a meeting of the board of directors in Toronto on Monday. Mr. Reid succeeds B. E. Henderson, chairman of the board of directors of the parent corporation, who has been presi- dent of the Canadian company since 1934. A. W. Bruce, who has been with the company since 1934, was named vice-president. During the last four years he has been closely associated with Mr. Reid as assistant general manager. Mr. Reid organized the company in 1928 and obtained the first char- tered coesumer loan business in Canada, It was then known as Central Finance Corporation, Dur- ing the latter part of 1932 he ob- tained an option that allowed him to arrange for the sale of the com- pany to Household Fnance Corpor- aticn in January, 1933. Subsequent. ly the name Central Finance Cor- poration was changed to Household Finance Corporation of Canada. During all of this time Mr. Reid has been vice-president apd gen- eral manager of the Canadian busi- ness. 9.0 Tables Enjoy L.O.B.A. Euchre The L.O.B.A. sponsored a suc- cessful euchre party on Tuesday evening when about 20 couples en- ,joyed a few hours of card -playing. Prize winners were: Ladies, 1st, Mrs, John Grieve; lone hands. Mrs. George McGavin: consolation. Mrs. B. Hildebrand: gents, first, Harry Stiner; lone hands, Mr. Gobles; consolation, Wm. Brown, Lunch was served and the party closed with "God Save the King." • ANNUAL FAMILY NIGHT HELD AT FIRST CHURCH Congregation Hears Talk On Customs Of Ireland. "The family night" program in First Presbyterian Church Thurs- day evening was welt received by the audience. Rev. D. Glenn Camp- bell acted as chairman for the eve- ning. The first number was a song by Anne Kling, dressed in a bunny suit, complete with Pars and tail; the C.G.I.T, girls gave the Purpose and Taps in an efficient manner, and the Goforth Mission Band sen- ior members, under the direction of Mrs. D. N. Eastman, sang an Easter song. Robert McMillan, for the Fireside Group. conducted Treasure Trail, and received some very amusing answers to his ques- tions. Mrs. Robert McMillan and Miss Eleanor Storey sang "My Wild Irish Rose" and Mrs, F. Kling sang "I Wonder if the Same Moon Shines in Ireland Tonight," F. E. Willis contributed a solo entitled, "When the Stars Peep Through the Windows of Heaven." Mrs. J. E. Daley, Mrs. J. B. Russell, Mrs. K. Sharp, Mrs. W. A. Wright. Mrs. F. Kling and Miss M. P. Patterson sang "The Hat Of Other Days," Ib costumes which were also of other days. Mrs. D. Ritchie gave a talk on Ireland, its customs and supersti- tions, in a most interesting man- ner. Mrs. M. R. Rennie and Mrs. J. E. Keating again delighted the audience with a piano duet, and Jas. T. Scott sang "When the Red Dawn is Breaking." The accompan- ists were Mrs. M. R. Rennie, Mrs. F. Kling, Miss Lenora Inebkirk and Mrs. D. R. Stewart. Rev. Campbell showed a film on the Niagara dis- trict, after which lunch Was serv- ed. Answers to Questionaire Revealed at C. of C. Meeting STILL CHRISTMAS The calendar means little to two-year-old Brian Habkirk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hale kirk. On Thursday morning the little fellow got out the Christ- mas tree decorations and asked his mother to hang them Up. While Brian doesn't know that Spring is here, the weather would indicate that his inten- tions may still be considered quite timely. FLAMES DESTROY BUILDINGS AT COUNTY HOME Valued Herd Saved By Efforts Of Three Brigades. Fire raced through a driving shed filled with farm implements belong. ng to the Huron County Home, Clinton, Wednesday night. Loss totalled many thousands of dollars and included a car, two tractors, a binder and all the implements us- ed on the county farm. Also razed was a hennery, a frame structure approximately 25 by 18 feet. Firemen fought successfully to save the county barn, housing the famous Holstein herd, valued at $17,000, as well as pigs valued at several thousand dollars. Firemen from Clinton, the R.C. A.F. Radar Station, and the Bay- field brigade, responded. Warden Arthur Nicholson gave great praise to the firemen saying they did a wonderful job to save the big barn, which is only 24 feet from the driving shed. It is believed the cause of the fire was defective wiring. It was discovered by a, resident of Clinton who gave the alarm to the Home manager. Mechanic: "The horn on your car must be broken." Motorist: "No, it's just indiffer- ent." Mechanic: "What do you mean" Mgeorist: "It just doesn't give a hoot.' °Dr. Pleva of the U.W.O., Will Address Dinner Meeting. Dr. E. 0 Pleva, of the University of Western' Ontario, will address a dinner meeting of the Seaforth Chamber of Commerce on Thurs- day, May 3, Dr. Pleva is a recog- nized authority on town planning and development. Ile has intimat- ed that he will arrive in sufficient time to allow for a tour of the town, thus giving him a general idea of the layout of the municipality on which he will base his remarks. It is intended to in- vite the council and heads of other interested groups. The results of the questionaire circulated by the Merchants' Com- mittee were revealed by Gordon Wright, chairman of the local Chamber. Of a total of 44 deliver- ed, 41 were returned, 36 being com- pleted in full. The results are as follows: Do you wish to close all day Monday and have a 5 -day work week? No. Do you want Wednesday after- noon holiday? Yes. Do you want Wednesday half - holiday when there is another holi- day in the week? Yes. What time do you want the stores to close Saturday night (Summer): June, July, August, Sep- tember? 10:00 p.m. What time do you want the stores to close: April, May, October, November, Decem- ber? 10:00 p.na. What time do you want the stor s to close January, February, March? 9.00 p,m. What Wednesdays do you want open in December? Two before Christmas. When a business, professional or prominent man dies, should we close one hour or should we just pull blinds? Pull blinds. On Armistice Day, do you want 10:30 to 1 p.m., or do you want a Remembrance Day holiday regard- less of what day it falls on? Full holiday. What time do you wish to close the might before Good Friday? 6 p.m. 24th May? 6 p.m. let July? 6 p.m, Thanksgiving Day? 6 p.m. Do you want to close from 1:30 to 4 p.m. to allow yourself and clerks to go to our Seaforth Fall Fair? Yes. Do you want Boxing Day? Yes. Are you willing to go with the majority on this ballot? Yes. The Merchants' Committee was authorizedt to proceed with the next step of having the present by-law (Continued on Page 4) NORTHSIDE CHOIR TENDERED TURKEY DINNER BY W. A. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stew- art Mark 20th Year With Choir The members of Northside Unit- ed Church choir, along with their wives and husbands, were treated to a rull course turkey dinner as guests of the Women's Association, in the schoolroom of the church, on Thursday evening, March 15. The tables were artistically dee- orated in the St. Patrick's theme, and a delicious meal was served' by 'members of the Women's Associa- tion. Following the dinner, Rev. D. A. MacMillan complimented the choir on the excellence of their music and the faithfulness of the choir members, and on behalf of the Wo- men's Association proposed a toast to the choir. J. A. Stewart replied to the toast and in reminiscing on the nearly twenty years withthe ohoir, read the names of the choir members of October, 1931, when the present organist and leader took over di- rection of the choir. Seven mem- hers of that choir are still active with tbe choir and many of the members have from 10 to 15 years' service to their credit. Ed. Silcox, choir president, mov- ed a hearty vote of thanks to the Women's Association for their very thoughtful gesture in treating the choir to a delightful dinner. Mrs. James M. Scott replied for the Wo- men's Association. The choir members of Octqer, 1931, were as follows: Mrs. B. Tyerman, Miss A. Govenlock, Bliss J. McBride, Mrs, IVEllson, Mrs. A. Sillery, Miss H. Lane, Miss M. Crich, Miss Ruth Thompson, Mrs. A. McGavin, Miss M. Turnbull, Miss M. Ferguson, Mrs. W. P. Lane, Mrs. E. H. Close, Miss B. Cluff, Miss M. Cudmore, Miss D. Hudson, Miss E. Hoag, Miss N. Pryce„Mrs. R. E. Bright. Miss M. Barber, Miss J. Frost, Mrs. J. A. Stewart, Dr. F. J. Burrows, Sam Scott, E. C. Cham- berlain, R. E. Bright, E. H, Close, A. W. Sillery, P. Macklam, N. Boughner, F. S. Savauge, W. C. Barber, Tom Cluff, John Frost, Geo. Reigate, J. A. Stewart. • Joan: "She thinks no man is good enough for her." John: "She may be right." Joan: "And she may be left," Eastri hurrh Semites SALVATION ARMY 11 a.m.—Holiness Meet- ing 3 p.m.—Sunday School 7 am. -----"The Conquer. or of Death" LIEUT. ANNE MORROW ann EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH 11 a.m. — Sermon subject: "Conquering Death" 7 p.m.—"The Immor- tality of the Soul" REV. A. W. GARDINER Minister eselentenne ST. THOMAS' ANGLICAN CHURCH 10 a.m.—Sunday School 11 a.m.—Holy Commun- ion 7 p.m.—Evensong ST, MARY'S, DUBLIN 2 p.m.—Holy Commun- non REV. R. K. HARRISON Huron College in charge of all services FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10 a.m.—Sunday School and Bible Class 11 a.m.—"Tbe Kingdom and the Power and the Glory" 7 p.m.—"Day of Resur- rection" Special music by the Choir at both' services. REV. D. G. CAMPBELL Minister teeeeteenSs, ; NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH 10 a.m.—Sunday School and Adult Bible Classesote as; Services 11 a.m.—Worship; ser- mon subject, "What Does Easter Mean?" Special music binSen- ior and Junior Choirs. 7 p.m.—Worship; Eas- ter Film in color will be shown, REV. D. A. MacMILLAN Minister, ST. JAMES' CHURCH Morning Masses at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Evening Devotions at 7 p..m. REV. E. P. WEBER Pastor, "The Heavens declare the firmament sheweth His handiwork." —PSALM roc :1 •••••111/811ftwommelft•••101•131MMININSMOINENNISPe 1101•11•m•••••••••••10 the glory of God; and „ Another Step Taken to Form, Mutual Fire Protection SPRING? Wednesday wao the first day of Spring according to the cal- endar, but for Seaforth district, along with most other sections of the province, it was little more than a chilly formality. Temperatures remained at be- low freezing levels, with per- iodic snowflurries. It looks as if the weatherman is going to ,e force the postponement of the wearing of new Easter apparel. RECOMMEND THAT TRUSTEES RECEIVE STATUTORY. FEES Letter of Resignation Ac- cepted From Teacher of S. S. No. 7. Tuckersmith Township School Area Board met in S.S. No. 4, on Tuesday, March 13, members pres- ent being: Chairman J. McIntosh, and Trustees H. Johns, N. Mac- Lean and G. Bell. A letter of resignation from Miss M. Campbell, of S.S. 7, effective at the end of June, was read. The Board accepted with regret Miss Campbell's resignation, and' in- structed the secretary to advertise the position. The reports of Dr. Aldis, M.O.H., covering inspection of the area schools, were consider- ed. It was decided to request Caustic Sanitation Ltd. to visit Schools 1, 4, 5 and 8. James Love, auditor, addressed the board, explaining in detail the auditors' report on last year's operations. He stated total re- ceipts were $35,736.79, which in- cluded the balance on hand at Dec. 31, 1949. The total expenditures were $36,137.38, leaving a balance of $9,599.41. The revenue and ex- penditure account covering the year's operation were: Revenues of $25,616.75, and payments of $25,- 328.48, leaving a surplus of 8238.91 on the year's operation. Mr. Love made a recommenda- tion that trustees should be paid the statutory fee of $5,00 for each meeting attended. The board ac- cepted the auditors' report and re- commendation and thanked Mr. Love for his attendance. The following accounts were or- tered paid: Jack Hood, instruc- tional supplies, $965.19; H.E.P.C., hydro, $21.89; Ed. Fink, repairs, 70c; Canadian Oil Co., fuel oil, $72; klerman Crich, supplies, $6.43. The next school board meeting will be held in S.S. 1 on Thursday, April 12. Departing Tuckersmith Teacher Presented With Coffee Table Over 100 people gathered at S S. No. 7, Tuckersmith, on Tuesday evening to honor Miss Mary Camp- bell, the teacher of that school, prior to her leaving at the end of the school term. Euchre was en- joyed. Later in the evening S. H. Whit- more read an address and three of the senior pupils, Susan McCowan, Scott Powell and Jim McIntosh. presented Mias Campbell with ea coffee table. The following is the address: "Dear Miss Campbell: Newspaper items and little tattletale birds have recently been telling its that Tuckersmith School Area will be losing their teacher in Hannah's School. This is to us a matter of n deep regret, as you have made an enduring name for yourself as teacher in No. 7 School. You came to us more or less as a stranger, and have given unstinted thought and effort to the teaching and train ing of the pupils in this school. You have earned their respect and confidence and they have made good progress in their studies. and today, you and your pupils hold a leading place among the schools of the area. In doing so, you have also earned the respect and cdnfi- deuce of the parents and ratepay- ers in general. "The teaching profession holds a prominent place among the various professions, as y ou are dealing with human beings in their forma- tive years, and you have not only been a good teacher, but have set before your pupils a good example of virtue, high principles and in- dustry, which time alone can evalu- ate. "We are sorry to lose you, and if it were not that you contemplate a new venture in life, we would have most surely tried to make it worth while for you to remain with us longer. "We wish you continued success as a teacher, and also a very hap- py and prosperous future life, filled with all the blessings which may I come to you, and trust that you will carry with you pleasant, mem- ories of the time spent in our midst! as teacher and friend. ga "As a tangible evidence of our sh esteem and best wishes, we ask you I th to accept this gift and trust it will af bring much joy and satisfaetiOn to at you as receiver, 'as it does to Us in as the give.' fo Councils Wil Appoint Re- presentatives To Form Committee. The councils of Seaforth, Tucker - smith, Hullett and McKillop will each appoint a representative at their nod regular meetings to form a committee to determine the areas requiring fire protection, and to draw up a schedule of costs for each municipality. This move was made at a special meeting of the combined councils in the Town Hall Monday evening. A previous meeting was held three weeks ago at which these fire protection dis- cussions originates!. Suggested areas for protection were: All of Seaforth; Tucker- smih-3% miles west, 5 miles south to Red Tavern, 2 miles east to 'boundary; McKillop — the whole township; Hullett-2% miles west and 5 miles north of south corner of township (aPpranirnate- ly 10 square miles); Hibbert—about 10 square miles in north corner of township, including Staffs. A representative of a Woodstock fire -fighting equipment •firm, recom- mended a $15,000 truck for this particulate type of setup. The truck would be equipped with a 500 -gal- lon tank with high and low pres- sure pumps, approximately 1,000 feel, of hose, about 400 feet of which would be 1% -inch, and 600 feet 2% -inch. The truck would be mounted on a three -ton chassis with dual-purpose rear axle. Additional equipment would in- clude ladders, crowbars, spotlights, fog -nozzles, and a self -powered auxiliary pump with 1,000 feet of hose. This could be used in sup- plementing a water supply from a well or creek. No definite arrangements were made as to pro rating costs, as this was the work of the commit- tee. However, it was generally agreed' That Seaforth would provide housing accommodation for the truck. Representing the municipalities were: Tuckersmith, Warden A. Nicholson; McKillop, Reeve D. Beuermann; Hullett, Reeve W. J. Dale; Seaforth, Mayor E. A. Mc- Master. Mr. and Mrs. A. Muir Mark 25th Anniversary A pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Alex Muir on Friday evening, when they marked the twenty-fitth annivers- ary of their wedding. The cere- mony was performed in St. Thou.as Anglican Church by the late Itev. T. H. Brown, then rector of that church. They were attended by Mrs. Muir's sister, Mrs. Edwards. of Sault Ste. Marie, and Mr. 'Bur. tori 0. Muir. Bingo was enjoyed during the evening, after which a mock wed- ding was held, which brought retell much: mirth. Later in the evening Burton Muir read an address, and John Muir and David Muir pres- ented them with a silver tea ser- vice. A three-tier wedding cake, wade by Mrs. Flannigan, adorned the table. Lunch was served whi, h brought to a close a very happy anniversary. Seaforth Figure Skaters To Stage Carnival The members of Seaforth Skat- ing Club are staging a skating carn- ival in the Memorial Centre on Saturday, Mareh 31. These skaters have .been receiving instructions since last November, and this will be their first public appearance. According to Leo Stephenson. ful, nformation will be available in ext. week's parer. • C.W.L. Sponsors St. Patrick's Supper The St. Patrick's Day dinner served by the C.W.L. in St. James' Parish Hall on Saturday was well attended. Mrs, John Hotham. Jr., was hostess, and welcomed the guests. The tables were beautifully decorated with shamrocks and green candles, Dinner was served from 5 o 7 and during the evenin Irish melodies were played by Mrs, Alice Stiles. • HURON TRAPPERS ELECT OFFICERS At tbe annual meeting of the 1 -on County Trappers Associa. ince, last year's slate of officers were renamed for 1951, as follows: President. Mervyn Batkin, Clinton: 1st •• 1; e president, Robert Johnston, Clinton: Horace Salt, St. Pauls; Ross Taylor. Belgrave; secretary - treasurer, Keith Cox, Bayfield. A board of directors was named at the meeting and members are: Carl Strie, Kirkton; Leslie Dol' mage, Winthrop; Ken Stewart, Clinton; Horace Salt, St. Pauls; Thomas Lawrence, Blyth, and Dick Brown, Zurich, The association, which ens or- nized last year, with a member - in of approximately 75, decided at meetings would be held in arch, September and October, bl- eed of the usual monthly meet - E4.. Tentative plans were made r a picnic in the summer Month& e • '4 London. ,T‘4'; Comments en Zealand, Econo Mr. and Mrs. at present visiting with?' daughter, Mrs. S. C. Stevens, Mr. Stevens, have. just ite from a five -months ntoiir Zealand. Mr. Hall irs a In alhdrna- tics teacher at Central00P9444.. F0 London, and 1811 oa one-yearf eau"' batical leave. During his stay New Zealand he visited Marin • schools and received a good iOsight .• into the economy and customs of the country. Commenting on life in general enjoyed 69 the New Zealanders, Mr. Hall said that they live a "good life" and enjoy a standard of Ro- hm, at least equal to that of Can- ada. mews, is deep* their small pop, Illation of 1,500,000 and the fact that they're lout of the way' and must import a very great many things." "U you could somehow put New Zealand close to the heart of world commerce --and still keep its won- derful climate—it would have a standard of living second 'to none, not even to the -United States," A big part of the reason for New Zealanders' "good life," he said, is the record high price being paid for wool. "Everybody has lots of cash down there, and the farmers are the wealthiest. The average income of all New Zealanders is about one- half what Canadians get, but in New Zealand money goes much farther. "They don't have to have much fuel. Food is about half what it is here. Clothing costs about the same but, because of the climate, they don't need nearly the variety oof clothing we do. Women don't need fur coats, for instance." The one big exception, said Mr. Hall, is automobiles—he saw one 1949 model advertised for $7,500— yet statistics showed that one New Zealander in four owns a can Taxes are higher than in Can- ada but provide for things such as medical and hospital costs, he said. "Everybody has a 40 -hour week and two weeks' vacation' with pay. Workmen's compensation applies to everybody. All stores, except those selling food, are closed on Saturdays.e Mr. Hall said one of the most impressiv-e things about New Zea- land schools is the amount of play- ground space. "it is quite common to see 30 or 40 acres of grounds around a school attended by 500 to 600 children." In many schools, up to one-half of the students are boarders. "Near- ly always," School children wear uniforms. Courses and the quality of in- struction are pretty well on a par with those in Canada. he said. "They've gone a little farther than us, though, in providing for the high school student who is not going on to university. "When. boys and girls enter high school they state definitely whether they intend to go on. This, coupled with their records in elementary schools, is used to determine just what instruction they receive. "All children get the 'core' course, But those aiming definite- ly at university are taught accord- ingly. Those not planning to go beyond high school receive their own special instruction. This seems to work out to the advantage of both groups." Easter Seal Campaign Stands At $207.00 Contributions to the Easter Seal Campaign now amount to $207.00, less than 50 per cent of the total contributed last year. Nearly fif- teen hundred envelopes were mail- ed to residents of Seaforth, McKil- lop and Tuckersrnith, and about 100 have been returned, J. R. Spittall, honorary treasurer, has pointed out that only a few days are left until the campaign of fleially closes and urges "all to do their share in aiding crippled children work." Donations may be either left with hint at the Domin- 'on Bank, or mailed direct. • Brucefield Fire Dept. To Have New Truck The purchasing committee of the Volunteer Fire Department, Bruce - field, reported they have purchas- ed a truck and iteevas decided at the meeting to have this truck fit- ted with fire fighting equipment at Woodstock. The Townships cif Tuckersmith and Stanley each donated $600 in support of the pro- ject. Edgar Allan, Russell Dallas and Fred Burdge were named on a pro- perty committee to find suitable accommodation for the equipment, as it will have to be housed in a heated building. A finance com- mittee to look after ways and means of financing this effort was formed with Alton Johnston. C. Christie and Bill McIntosh being appointed. It was decided to bold a &OHO this summer with Alex n'ateretan Hugh Berry, T. B. Baird and Met Mustard on the frolic totcroitteh • •• • .• AeS01), author Detilt. fables, was a S1av6'. • . , ..;illitaiLannesesesiten'ne,,,seesqn. nee,. esse • ,e •