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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1951-04-13, Page 17 • A 'Y•1 e,eiteeteeteet • tVrt:1,4.nit. l'40,470igt ' • . Ninety-second Year • Whole Number 4346 4, MOW STEPHEN LIBERALS BEAR RELATIONS OF FARM, DEFENC Roy Ratz Re-elected A Chairman of Stephen Association. stephen•Towaship Liberals, hol big their annual meeting and ba quet in Crediton Thursday eve tug, heard Ralph 0. Compney, M.P parliamentary assistant to the Mi biter of National Defence, te theta of the relationship of th farm economy to Canadian d fence plans. The message wa particularly interesting to Stephe Township residents, •since one o the largest R.C.A.F. flying school is located within the township, a Centralia, and while he was speak ing aircraft were flying overhead Stephen Liberals crowded th township hall to tapacity, an nearly one hundred were unable t obtain tickets. The• event wa planned and arrangements for i completed by a committee headed by Stephen Chairman, Roy Rata he banquet was prepared an served by the Crediton Women' institute, under the chairmanship of Mrs. Hugo Schenk, Discussing the place of Canad in preparing for the defence o democracy, Mr. Compney pointed out that the fulfillment of the pro leram would require the utmost co operation of every class of th community. The speaker was in troduced by A. Y. 1VIcLean, M.P for Huron -Perth, and thanked by Deputy Reeve Roy Swartz, Of Stephen. Chairman for the evening was 3.r. Ratz, and the program includ- ed : Toast to the King, by Mrs. George Hepburn; Toast to Canada, Gordon Ratz; short addresses by W. L. Whyte, Seaforth, President of the Huron -Perth Association; Russel Daly, President of the Western Ontario Liberal 'Associa- tion; Frank Fingland, K.C., Clin- ton; Warden Arthur Nicholson, of Huron; Ben W. Tuckey, Exeter, Secretary of the Huron -Perth .As- sociation; Albert Kalbfleisch, Hon- orary President, and Ivan Kalb- fleisch, Vice -President of the Hur- on -Perth Association. A toast to the ladies was pro- posed- by Addison Tiernan, Dash- wood, and replied by Mrs. Wallace Becker. William Love, Grand Bend, promised a toast to the visi- tors, and Robert McCubbin, M.P., !parliamentary assistant to the Min- ister of Agriculture; replied.. Mr. McCubbin congratulated the association on the arrangements and the large attendance. He felt the large attendance of both old and young indicated the interest which citizens of every walk of life took in the affairs of the coun- try. Among the senior Liberals who were introduced were Dr. J. W. Shaw, Clinton, and John Gaiser and William Gaiser, of Crediton. Wellington Heist expressed appre- ciation to the Institute for the ban- quet arrangements. • Entertainment included a piano duet by Mrs."Ernmery Fahmer and Mrs. Freeman Morlock; solo by Miss Barbara Hartman, accompan- ied by Mrs. 1Vloriock; violin solo, Stephen Dundas, accompanied by Mrs. Paul Schenk; vocal solo, Miss Norma Fahrner, accompanied by Mrs. Fahrner. During the program a corsage 'was presented by little Barbara Dizndas to Mrs. McLean. The meeting approved the report of the nominating committee pres- ented by Patrick Sullivan and Col- in Love. Officers for the year are Roy Ratz, chairman, and George Hepburn, W. Shelton, Gerald Zwicker, Freeman Murlock, Addi- son Tiernan, William Love, Gordon W. Holt and Alex Hamilton. E s d- n- n - 11 e e- n t e d 0 t d s a • Lions Entertain District Governor Monday evening was District Governors' Night at the Seaforth Lions Club. 3. E. Longstaff and E. C. Boswell were in charge of the meeting, which was held at the ComMunity Centre. Mr. Boswell introduced the dis- trict governor, Gordon Hargrave, Fordwich, who spoke on "The Lat- ent Power of Lionieln." Besides reminding the members that their service club was the largest of its kind in the world, he urged then to take more seriously their code of ethics and club objects, He con- cluded with saying that "man's business is to discover where his business lies, and to do it dili- gently." The speaker was thanked by President W. T. Teall, who pres- ented him with a. combination alter and pencil on behalf of the members. , Stanieli Y. Stmith in/torte-Med in a novel manner, playing a selection on a trumpet, accompanied bY him- self at the piano. H. E. Smith reminded the mem- bers of the blood donors clinic held every Thursday 'eight in Stratford. The •purpose of the clinic is to help replenish. the sup- ply of plasma, which is made, avail- able to Seaforth Hospital at all times. • Lloyds of London. Invites all *Oils of insurance ellrnePt ftf 111- OUrance. 9•PT•111131ZIOINSinits e • s !1' SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1951 • McLean Bros, Publisher; • $2.00, a Year in A410.1.14co St. James' C. WI,. Reviews Activities, Elects Officers ENOS BOSHART TO HELP PLAN SAFETY CODE Nominated To Represent Furniture Manufac- turers' Association. Ewa Boshart, Seaforth, has been nominated to represent the Furni- ture Manufacturers' Association on a. committee of the Canadian Stan- dards Association, The Canadian Standards Associ- ation is a federal body whose job is to set up standardization for var- ious •types of industry in Canada. At the request of the Canadian As- sociation of Administrators of Late - or Legislation, which is composed of the deputy ministers and other chief labor officers of the various provinces, the C.S.A., will develop a safety code which will constitute a permanent minimum standard, both as to machinery to be install- ed and operating procedures to be adopted by employers, and as to the working practises of employees in connection with the last stage of the working industry, furniture, plywood, box -making and sash and door factories, etc. The committee of which Mr. Boshart is a member, represents chief labor officers of each prov- ince, together with chief inspector of the Industrial Accident Preven- tion Association, and representa- tives of the Canadian Lumbermens' Association and the Furniture Manufacturers, Association. Mr. Boshart is also on the four -man sub -committee appointed to make initial draft of legislation. • Leaves $500.00 To Hospital and Church Bequests of $500.00 to Scott Memorial Hospital and St. Thomas Anglican. Church were made known this week when the will of the late H. M. (Brown) Jackson was pro- bated. The estate was valued at about $100,000.00. • Mr. and Mrs. C. Oke Honored. By Friends A pleasant evening was spent in the Seafortb Community Centre on Wednesday evening when a large number of relatives and friends of MT. and Mrs. Cecil Oke, Tucker - smith, gathered prior to their leav- ing for London. Euchre was played with 31 tables in play, the winners being: Ladies, lst, Mrs. Mary Cameron; consola- tion, Mrs. Mel. Crich: gents, 1st, Frank Hunt; consolation, Milton Stewart; lone hands, David Pap- ple. Collins' orchestra furnished the music for dancing. E. P. Chesney read a short ad- dress to Mr. and Mrs. Oke, while Wilfred Coleman, Warden A. Nich- olson and William Cameron pres- ented them with a glass -topped cof- fee table, silver bird and smoker, in appreciation of their hospital- ity to all their friends during the years spent in Tuckersmith. • Mrs. F. Dinwoodie Heads Executive For Corning Year. The annual meeting of St. James' Subdivision of .the Catholic Wo- men's League, Seaforth, was held in St. James' School Hall Tuesday evening of last week. Preceding the meeting a delicious pot -luck supper was enjoyed by the members, with Rev. Father Weber and Rev. Father MacDonald, Clin ton, as guests of honor, the latter being the guest speaker of the eve- ning. Atthe beginning of the supper Miss Alice Daly, the Diocesan Pres - Meat, and Mrs. J. Hotham, Jr., the local president, were presented with corsages. At the conclusion of the supper Father Weber thanked the ladies for such an appetizing assortment of good things for a 'pot -luck' sup - ter, He congratulated the League on the wonderful work they were doing and regretted Mrs. Hotham's resignation, owing to Ill health. He then introduced Father MacDon- aid, who gave very inspiring and enlightening views from the time of the birth of Communism, down through the years, reminding his listeners that while Communism had been growing the forces of good had been mounting to great heights. He went on to say that the forces of evil could be over come by prayer, loyalty to God and our country, which is the motto of the Catholic Women's League, and courage, In so doing, the forces of good would triumph in the end. A vote of thanks was tendered leather MacDonald by Miss Alice Daly. Miss Daly went on to say how much she enjoyed the work of the League. She spoke very touch- ingly as to the sadness that had come to the Parish and the League last September, in the loss of our dear and beloved pastor, Rev. Father Hussey. Miss Daly present- ed Mrs. Hotham, the retiring presi- dent, with a prayer -book and ros- ary. Mrs. Hotham thanked the members for their splendid co-op- eration during the past year. She expressed regret that she was un- able to continue her terrn as presi- dent. The regular monthly meeting was then held with Mrs. J. Hotham Presiding. A donation was made toward the improvement campaign or St. James' Church. Mrs. W. J. Duncan was voted the Lady of the Year. A review' of the highlights of the year's work, as presented by the secretary, Mrs. J. Rowland, indi- cated a successful year. New hymn books were purchased for the choir. The League sponsored a drive for better films, especially for the children on Saturday after- noons, wiltLthe support of repres- entatives of all the local churches and those of nearby districts, min- cipals of schools and beads of lo- cal and district organizations. The result was satisfactory. A picnic was held in June for the children, and at Christmas they were given candy and treats. The successful entrance pupils were resented with school pins at the Christmas party. The sick and shut-irts were remembered at Christmas with boxes of fruit and cards of cheer, and each month a visiting com- mittee called on the sick and new- comers to the parish. Mass cards were sent to deceased members and cards of condolence to bereav- ed members. Two crates of eggs were sent to Mount Hope and Mount St. Joseph, London, at Has- BRODHAGEN BRIDAL Pictured before the altar of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, airodhagen, are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fischer. The bride le the former Joyce Adeline Diego!, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Martin Oiegel, Walton, and the groom Is the only son of Rudolph Fischer and the late Mrs. Pitcher. The couple will reside in MCKiljap, CHANGEOVER TO 60 -CYCLE TO BEGIN APRIL 23,9:30 A.M. Last 'Cut -Over' For Area Scheduled For May 1. Seaforth will be supplied with 60 -cycle power in a series of six "cut -overs" commencing April 23. In making this announcement, Robert H. Saun,ders, chairman of Ontario Hydro Commission, stated that approximately 730 customers of all classes served by the Sea - forth Public Utility Commission, Would be affected. The last "cut- over" in the area will take place on May 1. At 9:30 a.m. on April 23, when the 25 -cycle power serving 129 cus- tomers in an area covering most of the southern portion of the town south of Market Street is cut off, Hydro technicians will call at the homes and premises concerned to ensure that all frequency sensitive appliances are disconnected. It anticipated that service, at 60 cycles, will be restored within a period of approximately 30 min- utes. It is estimated that more than 500 washing machines, nearly 400 refrigerators and over 200 radio phonographs belonging to nearly 600 domestic customers, will be standardized to the -new frequen- cy. This is in addition to approxi- mately 340 electric clocks.and over 100 fans, which will be either stan- dardized, or exchanged for new models. After the last cut has been made in Seaforth, the standardization program will move into the rural areas surrounding the town. On. Thursday evening, April 19, J. Grant Webber, of the H.E.P.C„ wilt show .a film on frequency standardization in Egmondville United Church. • Reporter: "Now that you are wealthy, are you ever bothered by the friends you had when you were poor?" Man of Wealth: "I never had any friends when I was poor." • Political Speaker: "I'm pleased to see this dense crowd here to- night," Voice from rear of auditorium: "Don't be too pleased. We ain't all dense!" ter, and several dozen distributed locally. Four boxes of clothing, va- lued at $100, were sent at Christ- mas to the Sisters of Service in the West. Two boxes of clothing were sent to flood victims at Win- nipeg. Three boxes of clothing and three cartons of canned goods, col- lected during Lent,, were sent to the Jesuit Seminary, Tot -onto, to aid in the European relief, and two boxes were sent direct to fatuities in Europe. A dozen card tables were pur- chased for the hall. A supper was served to the pastor, members of the oboir, altar boys and caretaker in recognition of their services dur- ing the year. Following the funeral Mass for the late Rev. Father Hus- sey, dinner was served to- the cler- gy and relatives of the deceased. Each new baby was ptiesented with a white dress on receiving the Sacrament of Baptism. The kitch- en was remodelled with new sink, cupboards and floor covering. Lea.gue prayer cards for meet- ings were introduced. A High Maze was saidon the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel. A day of recol- lection was held on the Fenst of th Christ the King, A High Mass was It said for Rev. Father Hussey, alsei one fos deceased members of the League. An offering was Leven the pastor at Christmas; and Lester. Two delegates n ere sent to the diocesan convention helit in ,Ittne at Sunset Hotel, Godet•ith; e01 given to the Sisters for -the mite chase of •books for school library. During the year money e as ras- ed by means of serving simile] to the Lions Club, a 11111(.11 counter at a sale, fees from Blue Ctoss. etle of 200 St. James' Chronicle. Christmas Fair consisting of a drawing on a cedar chest and roe - tents, and other articles, afternoon tea, candy, sewing :11111 Immo iteee• baking booths, euchre parties and St. Patrick's supper. The membership convenor re- ported 90 members anti four hon- orary members. There are nine subscribers to the League Maga- zine. Forty-eight press reports were sent to local papers and out- ontown papers. The treasury showed receipts for the year of $2,519,58. including ov- er $1,100.00 Blue Cross fees, leav- ing a balance of $295,35, with all national and diocesan obligations baying been met. Mrs. W. 3. "Dunea,n and Mrs. J. Cleary then presented the 401 - lowing slate of officers for 1951: Director, Rev. Father Weber; pres- ident, Mrs. Fred Dinwoodle: lst vice-pres., Mrs. Wm. Hart; 2nd vice vice-president, Miss Rose Dorsey; 3rd vice-pres., Mrs. Clarence Ma- lone; treasurer, Mrs. le Cremin; recording sec., Mrs. J. Rowland; corresponding nem, 'Mrs. Leo For- tune; •conveners: Press, Mrs. 1. O'Leary; magazine, Mrs. Alice Stiles; health, Mrs. e. M. McMil- lan; Sisters of Service, Miss M. Dunn; citizenship, Mrs. C. P. Sills; lay retreats, Mrs. R. S. Box: imMt- ga gration and travellers' aid, Mrs. ca Gordan Reynolds. as Tuckersmith Makes Grant to Fire Department Tuckersmith Municipal Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Saturday, April 7, at 2 pan. All members were present and Reeve A. Nicholson presided. George L. Falconer, member from Tuckersmith to the Clinton High School Board, attended the meeting aad outlined the necessity for ,an addition to he built to the Clinton High School, at an esti- mated cost of $285,000. Council passed a motion as being in favor of the project and recommended that the Board proceed with plans and specifications for the said ad- dition. Ross Scott, Alex Patterson, Hugh Berry and Thos. Baird appeared at the meeting on behalf of the Bruce - field Fire Department, stating that the department had purchased new equipment and requested a grant from the township, As a step to- wards supplying equal fire protec- tion to all ratepayers'in the mun- icipality, council made a grant of ;1,200.00 towards this cause. John C. Crich appeared on be- half of the Seaforth Fire Depart- meut and outlined plans for pro- tection of the north-easterly sec- tion of the township, and Reeve Nicholson was appointed as mem ber from Tuckersmibh to meet the committee in charge with a view to bringing plans to at conclusion. Insurance premiums were re- newed on township truck, grader and Workmen's Compensation at a total cost of $209.54. James Love, township auditor, presented his report on the town- ship business for 1950, schools in the township, and the Tuckersmith Telephone System, and was paid salary of $240. Contracts were signed with Wil- son McCartney for crushing and delivering approximately 12,000 yards of gravel in 1951. Federation of Agriculture was paid $439.91, representing 1950 levy in the township. By -Law No, 6, 1951, providing for the borrowing of $8,000 in debentures for the Tuckersmith Munici- pal Telephone System, was given its third reading and passed, sign ed and sealed. This by-law has been approved by the Ontario Mun- icipal rtoard. Canadian Industries Ltd. were paid $255 for warbicide to be used in connection with the warble fly spray. ' Accounts passed were as follows: Relief, $50; warble fly control, $263; advertising, $2.80; printing, $1.75; salaries and allowance, $370; supplies, $15.01; roade, $2,- 178.21; Federation of Agriculture, $439.91; grants, $1,200; registering B., M., D., $4.25; sundry, $12. Council adjourned to meet Sat- urday, May 5, at 8 P.m. • Pictures Of king and Queen Presented to Community Centre At the Lions meeting Monday nights ex -Mayor J. E. Keating ack- nowledged the gift of pictures of Their Majesties, the King and Queen, by A. Y. McLean, M.P. to the Community Centre. The pic- tures have been placed in the audi- torium at either side of the stage. • Junior Farmers Arrange For Dance Margaret Stevens presided over regular meeting of the Junior nitute and Junior Farmers held Friday night at the High School, Donald McClure, Emerson Cote- ntin!, Isabelle Speir and Mona Cahe e ell were named a committee to air:we for a dance this month. For the Junior Farmers' meet• Lr. Donald McClure, vice-presi- ,tent, presided in the absence of the president, Stuart Wilson. Stu- art Wilson and James Chapman were named delegates to the pro- vincial Junior Farmers' Associa- t,00 eonvention in Guelph. J. Chap- man gave a rep'ri of the Huron County annual held in Clinton, and ..eeeral members joined. A practical demonstration on rope halter making was given by S. L. Slattery of the high school staff. and Ross Chapman. Margaret Stevens presided over Hie regular meeting of the Junior instittite, and 16 girls answered the roll call by naming a colour suitable for a spring accessory. Betty Addison and Grace Riley were appointed auditors; Nortna Leeming, pianist; Lillian Smith. as. sistant; Isabelle Caldwell, conven- er of the emergency fund, and Isa- belle Speir, press secretary. Aud- rey Hulley, Marie Connolly, Betty Addison, Ruth Keyea and Comae Van Vliet were named representa- tives to the agricultural eocietY board. Leona Johnston and Doris Stevens dealt with the topic, "Col- or styling for the spring ward- robe." A fashion parade was dem- onstrated by Helen Johnston, Isa- belle Caldwell, Isabelle Speer and Betty Addison. A sing -song was led by Norma Leeming and Helen Johnston. • It is 'warmer to wear two thin rments than pne thick one be - use the air between them serves New, "Through" Streets Law When Signs Erected P.U.C. Request $10,000.00 Loan From Town Sur- CHICKEN THIEVES lus. • Seaforth Council passed a new by-law on Monday night establish- ing several 'through' streets lo town. All streets running north and south on the east side a Main Street, and all running east and west on the west side of Main Streets are the streets concerned. These new regulations do not be- come effective, however, until the necessary signs are erected. All members of the council were present, with Mayor E. A. McMas- ter.presiding. Provincial Constable Wade gave a report of last month's offences, stating that most were routine. The problem of speeding on No. 8 highway at the easterly limits of the town, was again broached. Councillor Sillery wondered if a plain black car could be used on checking speeders, but Constable Wade was of the opinion that this would he impossible, as only one car was allowed for the district, and that was a black -and -white one. Councillors Crich and Daly re- ported complaints of the new pub- lic school traffic signs, saying that they were interfering with traffic to a certain extent. A delegation from the P.U.C., D'Orleon Sills, E. L. Box and Man- ager J. R. Mason, asked council for a loan of $10,000.00 Prom the town's surplus, for the Waterworks Department, This was to take care of a debt created when the last well was drilled by the town, mainly for fire protection. The property committee reported a suggestion that a trapdoor be built. in the fire hall for the un- loading of coal, which would pre- vent double handling. Council warned against weakening the floor. Reeve Sills reported no addition- al relief, but that hospitalization was on the increase. In his street committee report, Councillor E. Daly said that the James St. drain has been held up because of a machine breakdown. He advised the postponement of a culvert at the old recreation grounds until such time as the re- sults of the dredging of Silver Creek drain were known. It was felt that the dredging would allev- iate flood conditions at this section of South Main St. Cement is going to be hard to get, Mr. Daly said, as already one order had been can- celled and another cut in half. A proposition put forward by the Supertest Petroleum Corporation to asphalt their corner, including, the area where the sidewalk is, was accepted and details left with the street committee. He also report- ed that 18 replies had been receiv- ed as a result of his request for street and drain complaints. Per- mission was granted to paint the fire hall doors and imprint thereou the words in large red letters "Fire Hall" and "No Trespassing." C. Crich was appointed the town representative on the new fire protection area committee. It is proposed that Seaforth will sup- ply the .building to house a new •truck. and considerable discussion followed on cost and type of addi- tion to present town hall building. The property committee is to bring in an estimate at the next meet- ing of an addition to conform with NABBED ON MAIN STREET, SEAFORTH Constables Snell and Fox Catch Pair in Early Morning Chase. Co-operation of local provincial police resulted in the capturing of a London couple, John Robert Durnin and his wife, Audrey, who are charged with obstructing Pro- vincial Constable Helmar Snell. They were remanded in custody to appear at Seaforth next Wednes- day. Police found about 60 chickens in bags in the rear of the Durnin car, and have connected the inci- dent with several robberies of re- cent weeks in the Seaforth dis- trict. Constable Fred Fox, Goderich, was on night patrol when he spot- ted the car, and immediately con- tacted Helmar Snell. Mr. Snell was on the job immediately and stopped the chicken thieves at the Seaforth main corner. Police have linked this robbery with others in the district, as ev- ery theft has seemed to be carried out on the same plan. All thefts have been from farms along a highway and have occurred about four o'clock in the morning.' The chickens in every case were car- ried away in bags. Farmers losing chickens around Seaforth are Arn- old Jamieson, Cliff Glazier and Ignatius O'Leary. • Merry Maidens hold First Spring Meeting The first meeting of the Seaforth Merry Maidens' Garden Club was held in -the Seaforth District High School on Tuesday afternoon of this week. The leader, Mrs. Wal- lace Haugh, presided over this meeting with a large attendance. The seeds and record books were distributed among the ,members., An election of officers took place, with President Mary Hicknell, Secretary -Treasurer Group No. 1, Cecelia Connelly, Group No. 2, Iris Byermann, and Radio Reporter Ann Haugh. The roll call for the next meeting will be Home Beauti- fication. • Honey bees are sold by the pound. the present, town hall. The finance committee tabled a report on insurance. It was found necessary to increase most of it, and the committee was- given pow- er to place it where it saw fit. It was thought that an equitable dis- tribution should be made between the agents in town. Avalon Studios were granted a renewal of their hawker's and ped- dler's license. Owing to the volume of business to be done, the Mayor found it nec- essary to call another meeting next Monday night. A letter of thanks was read from the Salvation Army for the town's grant of $40.00, St. Columban C. W. L. Holds Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the C, W, L. of St. Columban was held in the chapel with n immber of mem- bers present, The president, Mrs. Morris, opened the meeting with prayer. The minutes as read were adopted. A review of the year's work indicated a successful term. One hundred and ten members were reported having paid fees. A "Day of Recollection" was observ- ed in May. Cancelled stamps, IR- ernture, pictures and books Were sent to Missions, A large box of used clothing was sent to the Jes- uit Fathers in Toronto for Euro- pean relief. A hook of fiction AV HS presented to euch Separate Scheol. Pins were presented to successful Grade VIII pupils in the parish, Vieits, were made to sick members and treats sent at Christmas and throughout the year. Members were remembered at time of •death with a spiritual bou- quet. As Mass was offered each month for living and deceased members. An offering was made for flowers for the altars at Christ- mas and Easter. Laundering of the altar linens was paid for throughout the year. Cards were sent to newcomers to the parish and to all new mothers. New sup- plies were purchased for the altar boys, and Rev. Fe J. O'Drowski was remembered with an offering at Chtistman. Two delegates were sent to the Diocesan convention in Goderich in May. Donations were made to Mt, St. Joseph's. London, Our Ladies' Mis- sionaries. Sinters of Serviee, Sot - tors of the Good Shepherd, Pre- cious Blood Sisters, "School of Christ" radio program, Scarboro Foreign Missions, Byron Chapel • hospital Fund. National Bud - 1 and Schohrship, Lire Mem her - ship Fund and Convention Fund, The 1'u:weenie/ Society reported 102 members and the ma.gazires conveeer, it? readers. The treas- urer reported reeeipts for the year as $1.2s8.9l, with expenditures to' tailing 41,250.28. leaving a balance of tF:3:;,fifi with all national, provin- c1,11 rind diocesan obligations hav- ing been paid. During the year money was rais- ed by membership fees, enchres, socials, bake gale, bingoes, sun- shine bags. sale of Cf;ristma.s cards and commission from ,the Catholic press campaign. The retiring president expressed her thanks to Rev, F. 3, Olerowski for the assietance and co-operation given by him, to the League, and also to,the executive, who were al- ways ready to help. Father 0Drowski then spoke to the mem- bers and commended them on their, wonderful work and thanked them' for the assistance given .him. The nominating committee nam- ed the ,l951 executive as follows: Spiritual adviser, Rev, F. .T. O'Drow-ski; past. president, Mrs. T. Morris: president, Mrs. Win, Ry- an; 1st vice-president, Alecia Coyne; 2nd vire-president. IVIrs. Dom. Murray; 3rd vice-president. Mies. John Moylan: recording sec- retary, Marion Kale; corresponding secretary, Mary Malone; treasurer, Mrs. Maurice MelaciY. A vote of thanks was tendered the retiring president, Mts. Morris, HENSALL COUNCIL PASS MOTION ON TAX ASSESSMENT Village Will Collect Garb- age on May 15 and 16. NEWS OF HENSALL. The regular meeting of Henna Council was held 'Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. in the council chamber with all members present, C. W. Leonhardt asked about the garbage collection, also his mile- age when serving summons. J. A. Paterson reported re the meeting of assessing officers held in Mount Forest, stating that he had receiv- ed some valuable information re taxes, also the meeting of the Aux Sanble River Conservation Author- ity, held in Parkhill, and reported re tax arrears of 1950, stating the same as being $849,50, the largest in years, and this on only 8 rate- payers. He also reported re a con- versation he had with Mrs. M. Gray, re share of fines collected by the court, but not remitted back to the village. Hoy and Luker: That we in- stead the Clerk to write the At- turuey General as regards part of the fines levied under the Criminal Code, also mileage for seving sum- • amps by the local policeman. Hoy and Jones: That the 1950 tax roll as handed in by the tax collector with arrears of $829.50 on eight different ratepayers, be returned as not collected, and a statement of the same forwarded to the County Treasurer for collec- tion. Parke and Luker: That we col- lect the garbage on May 15 and 16, and posters be posted to this ef- fect. Correspondence was read as fol- lows: Citizens Research Institute, • Monteith & Monteith, Beck Memor- ial Sanatorium, County Treasurer, Town of Goderich, Police Equip- ment Co., Dept. of Municipal Af- fairs, Mrs. M. Gray, W. Brown, L. Baymham — same considered and filed. Luker and Parke: That as many as can attend the Municipal Schools to be held in Goderich on April 15 and at Stratford, May 17. Hoy and Jones; That we en- dorse the resolution as prepared by the Town of Goderich, and that copies of the same be forwarded the Hon. C. H. Dunbar, Minister of Municipal Affairs, T. Pryde, M.P.P., and J. W. Hanna, M.P.P. The auditors' report, as present- ed by the municipal auditors, was reviewed, Luker and Jones: That the auditors' report be accepted as presented and their salary paid, Parke and Hoy: That we charge the Hensall P.U.C. Electrical De- partment $20 and the Waterworks Department $20, School Board $25, Park Board $31.75 and the Library $5 ae their share of the 'auditing expenses, Bills and accounts were read as follows: J. A. Paterson, expenses, Mount Forest, $7; C. %sLeonhardt, salary and mileage, $152.08; G. Schwalm, labor, streets, 75c; C. Kipier, unemployment stamp, $6-72; Hensall District Co-op., trucking, $26.25; Bell Telephone, service, $6.25; Hensel] P.U,C., hy- dro, Hall. $16.71; E. Fink, repairs, Hall, $8.81; Drysdale Hardware, supplies, Hall, $28,36; Twitchell's Garage, supplies, streets, 433.26; Spencer & Son, supplies, Hall, $9.25; County of Huron, hospitaliz- ation, $30.35; Monteith & Mon- teith, salary, $186.75; Civic Admin- istration. subscription, $5; J. Tud- or, supplies, Hall, 78c, Total, $518.32. Jones and Luker: That the bills and accounts as read be paid. Hoy and Parke: That By -Law No. 11, 1951, appointing Harvey Keys a member of the Community Park Board be given first and sec - olid reading. Luker and Jones: That By -Law No. 11 be given third and final reading and finally pass- ed. Carried. Parke and Hny: That we in- erease the' fire insurance on the Town Hall by $9,000.00 and the contents hy $4,000. Carried. Luker and Jones: That we now adjourn. Stage Fiddlers' Contest 'Huron's original old-time fiddlers contest., sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, drew a packed house in the Town Hall Friday evening, three hundred being turned away. President W. F, Riley was chair- man and awarded the prizes. Forty contestants took part from Strat- ford, London, Hopeville, Kincar- dine, Dutton, Seafortb, Clinton, Kirkton, Hensall and many other centres. Following are the prize winners in the contest: 76 to 100 years, Wm. Hyde, Hensel]: Frank Har- burn, Cromarty; 51 to 76, H. A. Milligan, Dutton; Wm. Collins, Seaforth; W. M. MacDonald, Kin- cardine; 26 to 50, Art Watson, Hopeville; Fred Harburn, Cromar- ty; Nelson Howe, Cromarty; 25 or. under, Wm. Clark, HeimMi; .Clar4 sacs Taylor, Staffa; 16 or under,/ rl McNatigh ton, Kirkton; Geraldith, KipPen; Bob PlekelL n; ladies, any age, Mt. Nateklif Naughton, Kirkton; beet ,SteD, ncers, Fred Harburn, OreniattY, r, Dublin; fiddler mein. ,th gest distend°, , *to Deville, 110 Jittery litototitat and montitiuda oit Pa - Ca Sm Me da fou fore her untiring efforts, in the Itm League, and to Rev. Father Ha CeDrowski for ,his kindly ,stilvice. The meeting dolled with prayer.