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Burns" Night Celebration
Monday Draws Near 200
Seaforth Lads 'n Lassies
Scotland's famous 'son, Robbie
Sums, • was the unseen. guest at the
tables in the Community Centre
Monday evening when nearly 200
locallads and lassies gathered to
celebrate with the memory of the
/docile bard.
Rev: .D. Glenn Campbell, First
Presbyterian. Church, delivered the
Seine' Night address, "The Appeal
ef Robert Barns To You and Me
'Today." The evenhadiratt sponsor-
ed by the focal Lions Club.
an speaking of the language
coed by Burns he said, "/t is a
language which cuing be suirmoune-
ed in order to be understood, and
there b a beauty about it even if
we are unablehn understand it."
Wrote From the Heart
He- continued, 'Ole appeals to us
as one who never seemed his
alumina birth. His simple poetry
sWegt the peasants off their feeL
ille was a true poet who wrote of
everyday things around him; he
wrote. from -hie heart; he wrote
of fanciful things — things which
canglat the imagination of all. Ins
worko could bring tears—of sor-
row, and of laughter, His verse is
irresistable; his humorous verse is
captivating. Burns must have had
a large heart for he had mama'
loves—his country, all wide nature
and women."
Mr. Campbell was introduced by
J. E. Keating and thanked by W.
J, Duncan.
Alice Christie danced several
Scottish dances to tunes piped by
Lorne MacDonald, Seaforth and
Peterborough. J. R. Spittal, with
James Id. Stott accompanying, led
du the singing of several Scottish
:numbers.
Poetio Tribute To Burns
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Ltons President, Frank Kling,
welcomed alb to.the banquet meet-
ing. Rose Scott was chairman.
John Beattie read a poem of tri -
bide to the menfory of Burns. A
program of music was greatly en-
joyed:. It included, duets, Mr. and
Mrs. Tames A. Stewart, Mrs.
Frank Kling and F. E. Willis;
quartets by James T. Scott F. E.
Willis, M. R. Rennie and D. L. Reid
with. Mrs. M. R, Rennie accompany-
ing:.
Thomas Pryde, 111.P.P., !nought
greetings from the Exeter Lions
Club. H. E. Smith, past president,
spoke. briefly, as did Rev. I. W.
Stinson.
Ross Scott expressed, thanks to
the women—Mrs. J. Eisler and Mrs.
William Miller and their helpers—
for the dinner 'served.
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Report Year Success
At Cromarty Church
The annual meeting of Cromarty
Presbyterian Church was held
Tuesday, conducted by Rev. R.
Duneanson.
Minutes of the last annual meet-
ing were read by Calder Mellon&
secretary, and the session report
was read by Ernest Templeman.
Eldon. Allen gave the auditor's re-
port
The treasurer, Lloyd Sorsdahl,
read an encouraging financial re-
port, and the different reports of
each organization showed marked
progress in every line of church en-
deavour.
The W.M.S. report was read by
Mrs. T. L. Scott; Ladies' Aid re
port by Mrs. T. Laing; Marion Rit-
chie Evening Auxiliary report by
Mrs. Eldon Allen; Mission Band re-
port by Mrs, Lloyd Sorsdahl; Sun-
day School and Young People's re -
averts by Lloyd Sorsdahl; cemetery
report by T. L. Seott; Cradle Roll
report by Mrs. Lloyd Sorsdahl.
The election of officers resulted
as follows: secretary, Calder Me-
Kaig; treasurer, Lloyd Sorsdahl;
sheer& secretary, Mrs. S. McCurdy.
The ushers were reappointed and
are Beott, Carter Kerslake,
Kenneth Walker, Phillip James and
Lloyd Miller.
Three managers were appointed
Tor three years: Jim Scott, Robert
!Laing and Donald Scott. Carter
Kerslake and Eldon Allen were ap,
;pointed auditors, and the Cemetery
and Library committeea were re-
appointed.
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Miliillop Giri. Hurt
In Fall, Rushed To
London. Hospital
While playing with her brother
ort 'their hot in '1VieKillop,, Mona
arie, tour- ear -old daughter of
Iltr: and Mrs. Henry Enzensberger,
fell and struck het head. Later
he became ill, With paralysis set,
ging in. She was rushed by aye
alseence to Victoria Hespital, Lon-
don, with D. E. A. arellester, Late
reports after an operation say she
do progressing favorably.
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The hunter came panting up to
One of the party.. "Just met 'a great
lilg bear JO the woods," he said
loreetitlesele,
adOod," eald the other. "Did you
Sive. Minta both barrele?"
The hunter wiped his perspiring
*VW. "Beth barrel?" he return.
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Rev, D. Glenn Campbell,
popular minister of •Seafortles
First Presbyterian Church, who
addressed a gathering of near-
ly 200 at the' Lions Club's an-
nual Burns' Night here this
week. Rev. Campbell spoke on
"71te Appeal of Robert Burns
To Me and You Today."
Men Serve Supper at
KippenUnitedChurch
Tuesday evening, prior to. the
annual meeting, a pot -luck supper
was held in St. Andrew's Church,
Kippen. The men of the Managing
Board took complete charge of the
meal.
During the supper Mrs. Norman
McLeod proposed a toast to the
Queen Mrs. Harry Caldwell pro-
posed a toast to the men, followed
by a singing of "For They Are
Jolty Good Fellows." William Bell
responded to the toast, and Mrs.
Ross Broadfoot, Jack Caldwell and i
Jeannie Sinclair favored with sev-
eral musical numbers. • -
Rev. Norman McLeod was chair-
man and Emerson kyle was ap-
pointed secretary. The minister re-
ported nine baptisms, four burials
and four marriages during the
year. Church membership is 250,
with 13 joining through the year '
Treasurers of the various organ-
izations read reports of the year's
work. en the absence of Miss Jean
Ivison, Robert McGregor read a re-
port, stating that $4,529 had been
raised by all organizations, leaving
a substantial balance on hand.
Pour new names were added to
bhe Board of Stewards: Russell
Consitt, Robert McAllisfer, John
Alexander and Carl McClincheye'
1953 lay delegates to the Presby-
tery are Emerson Kyle and Rosa
Broadloat. Auditors appointed are
William Bell and Duncan Cooper.
)(meal Man Reunited
With Brother After
• 24 -Year Separation
After a separation of nearly 24
years, Louis Landenbach, town,
wan reunited with his brother,
Anton, in Kitchener this week.
Both natives of Yugoslavia, the
brothers and a sister, Mrs. Stephan
Strauss, R.R. 2, Breslau, met at
the latter' home Sunday after
Anton Laudenbach and his family
completed a trip from Germany.
Three members of the family, a
brother and two sisters, still live
in Europe. Anton moved to Ger-
many in 1940, 10 years after Louis
Laudenirach came to Canada. The
new arrivals, who will make their
ladme hr Canada, have one seven-
year-old son, Helmut.
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WMS Group Meets in
Preqbyterian Church
The Senior Auxiliary of the Wo-
men's Missionary, Society of First
Presbyterian Church met Tuesday
with Mrs. D. Glenn Campbell pre-
siding.
A few introductory remarks were
followed by prayer and the singing
of a hymn: The reports of secre-
tary, Mrs. John Mac'Pavierh, and
the treasurer, Mrs. T. Bickell, were
read and adopted. A scripture read-
ing was given by Mrs. George Hills
and prayer by Mrs. Hugh McLaugh-
lin.
An enjoyable duet was sung by
Mrs. E. Geddes and Miss" Mary
Geddes, accompanied by (Mrs. I. W.
Thompson,
The topic of 1953's first meeting
was taken by Mrs. D. Ritchie, who
clearly reasoned why members
should attend the meetings. "Go
ye into all the world and preach
the gospel," and "Le! I am with
you always," were phrases in her
talk. "Civilization without Christ
can never save the world," she con-
cluded.
'Mrs. Thompson gave a report' of
the Huron Presbyterial meeting in
Clinton.
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Accredit Huron Cattle
For TB To December '54
In accordance with regulations
relating to the establishment and
maintenance of restricted areas for
the elimination of cattle tubercul-
osis, Huron County has been de-
clared accredited until December 1,
1954, Dr. J. C. MacLennan -said this
week.
This desulted from the comple-
tion of the second general T.B. test,
when the percentage of cattle af-
fected with tuberculosis was less
than one-half of one per cent. The
health status of cattle in an ac-
credited area, such as Huron Coun-
ty, must not be confused with that
of herds dealt with under the Ac-
credited Herd Plan, pr. MacLennan
pointed out.
Cattle owners ehould contact the
office of the Health of Animals,
Post Office, Seaforth, for informa-
tion regarding cattle in Huron
County.
SE4FORTH, FRIDA
London Wins
Here Wednesda
London,Lou Bali Juniors edged a
5-4 win over Seaforth Baldwins
here Wednesday night before a
packed house.
In one of the best and fastest
games here all season, both teams
were held scoreless in the first
period. Both goalies were out-
staading and in the latter part of
the period Jerry Wilson, London,
was taken off and required three
stitches to close a gash on the
chin, after a skirmish around the
net.
LONDON — Goal, Wilson; de-
fence, T. Wilson, Thompson; cen-
tre, Church ; wings, Beattie,
Bourne; subs., T. Wilson, D. Wil-
son, T. Lamport, B. Lamport, Quer-
rie, Thomas, Quantrill, Robattelle.
SEAFORTH—Goal, Baker; de-
fence, Elliott, Aitchison; centre,
Berger; wings, Broome, Pike; subs.
Morton, R. Muir, J. Muir, Shine,
Doig, Butson, Schooley, Storey.
!First Period—NO scoring. Penal-
ties—Chureh, 3. Wilson, T. Wilson.
Second' Period—Goals: Seaforth,
Shine, 9:00; London, Church (Beat-
tie, Bourne), 16:b4; London, Bourne
(Church), 16:55; Seaforth, Shine,
18:23. Penalties—Storey, J. Wil-
son (major, 2 minors); Aitchison
(major), Beattie 2, Pike.
Third Period—London, D. Wilson
(Bourne), 3:22; Seaforth, Morton
(R. ujr), 5.52; London, Bourne,
7:38; Seafortb, R. Muir (Shine,
Mortee), 14:30. Penalty—J. Wil-
son.
Overtime — London, Thomas
(Churoh),,3:08. Penalties—Storey,
Bourne, Broome,. J. Wilson.
Install 1953 Officers
Of Northside Group._
The regular meeting of the' Sen-
ior Auxiliary of the W.M.S. of
Northside United Church was held
in the church schoolroom Tuesday
evening. Mrs. P. B.- Moffat, first
vice-president, had charge of the
opening exercises.
Rev. J. W. Stinson installed the
executive for 1953, and following
thes, showed some films in .connec-
hien with the delve for funds for
the new United Church Training
Stshool for Women, which is -CO be
built on Victoria College property,
Toronto.
Thank -you notes were read from
Mrs. Stinson, Sr., and Mrs. Lawr-
ence, A total of 117 visits were
reported.for the past 'month. Mrs.
Stinson, Mrs. ,Moffat and Mrs. H.
Snell were appointed to meet with
representatives from the other
churches, to arrange the program
tor the World Day of Prayer, Feb-
ruary 20.
The study period was led by Mrs.
B. F. Christie, ,Captain of Circle 1.
Prayers were giveie by Mrs. Ber-
ger, Mies Someraille, Miss Mc-
Lean and Mrs. J. Currie. Mrs.
Sims and Mrs. Moffat sang a duet.
Mrs. iR. Lawson reviewed a por-
tion of the study book.
NEW REPRESENTATIVES AT HURON COUNTY COUNCIL
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Six of the eight new mbodiers who firmed a part of the 31 -man 14ttron County CounOil which con-
cluded Its -first 1953 aeration hi Gederich lath week, are svrown here. T row, left to right, are: Ed-
ward Grigg, Reeve of GOderieh tierinship; Reeve ArthurAlbdon of Reielak tovenehip; Reeve Alvin Mc-
Bride Of ntahideratowilithip. Batons row, left to right, arer, Reeve R. E, MeKinhey of Wingham;
Reeler Melvin deloh of Clinton; Depfity eeve Joseph Kerr of Win/tarn. WIngliam's rep,resentatIons
le entirely, etw, With both reeve and deputy reeve, entering Connie Council for the firat time.
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uAitr 30, 1953
OCAL REEVE
Norman Scoins, local bust.
nessman and this year serving
his first term as Reeve of Sea -
forth, represented the munici-
pality at 1953's first session of
Huron County Council. He was
one of the eight new members
welcomed by ,Warden A. W.
Kerslake, Hensall.
See No Undue Delay
In Completion Date
Of New Public School
Although no architect's or con-
tractor's progress report was sub-
mitted to members at Monday
night's, meeting of the local Public
School Board, it was indicated this
week by a board spokesman that
there is no reason to believe the
completion date of the new school
will be unduly delayed.
Prior to discussion of routine
business and passage of monthly
accounts, Fred E. Willis was re-
named Board chairman for his third
term. Malcolm McKellar was re-
appointed secretary -treasurer.
Mrs. Elva Ellis was appointed
Public School representative to the
Librerye Board for a three-year
term. Robert Joynt was appointed
truant officer.
Within the Board itself, Dr. P.
L. Brady and F. E. Willis were
named to the finance committee. J.
A. Westcott and J. C. Stevens will
comprise 1953's supply committee,
while Clifford. Broadfoot and W. T.
Teen were named to the property
committee. Mr. Broadfoot's duties
on this committee apply to the pre-
sent ,public school, and Mr, Teell's
to the new school.
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Mrs. Janet MacDonald
Marks 91st Birthday
Mts. Janet MacDonald, who
makes her home with her son-in-
law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C.
E. Smith, Seaforth, celebrated her
91st birthday Sunday.,
Mrs. MacDonald, the. former
Janet Beaton, was born at Crieff,
Ont., in 1862, of Highlands Scottish
parentage. At the age of seven
she moved with •her parents to
Kinloss township. In 1882 she
married Thomas MacDonald, of
Kinloss, who passed away in 1932.
Of eight children, live are living:
Jack and Garfield, Lucknow; Lorne
of Peterborough and Seaforth; Mrs.
A. J. (Myra) Lockridge, Wingham,
and Mrs. C. E. (Kate) Smith, Sea -
forth, with whom Mrs. MacDonald
makes her home. Mrs. MacDonald
has 15 grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren.
With the exception of 12 years
spent in Algoma District, the fam-
ily lived in Lucknow or vicinity
until 1939.
Although Mrs. MacDonald has
not enjoyed the best of health the
past few months, sl)e is able to
be up every day. To have friends
call gives her much pleasure,
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Egmondville Couple
Observe Anniversary
Mr. and ,Mrs." Henry Weiland,
well-known residents of Egmond-
ville, celebrated their t3rd wedding
anniversary Wednesday at their
home.
Mr. Weiland was 95 last. October
and his wife is 10 years his junior.
Both are enjoying excellent health
and, are able , to attend to all the
duties about the home unassisted.
Mr. Weiland was born and has
lived his entire life In Egmondville.
He was a cooper by trade and. re-
calls walking two miles each way,
daily, to Work, for 60 years, Mrs.
Weiland is e native of Ireland.
They have four sons. Harry, Roy
a.nd WIlliaan, Toronto, and Ralph
(Cooney) Weiland, Buffalo, who
was for a number of years a pine-
er on tne Boston Bruins hockey
team, ant tater coach of that
team.
One dattghter, Mrs. William Fin-
layson dd senior yeah!. ago. They
have I0C grandchildren and one
great r 'Orshittl.
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Meet for Confereime
Ends First Session
Of .County Council
Last week Huron County
Council concluded its first ses-
sion of 1953. Resolutions, ap-
pointments, grants and other
county business processed will
be of interest to local and dis-
trict readers. On Page 7 of
this issue of The Expoettor are
reports covering the final days
of the first session.
Agricultural Society
Convenes in Hensall
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Annual meeting of the South
Huron Agricultural Society eves
held in Hensall.Saturday, with a
splendid attendance. George Arra-
strong, Hensel', was re-elected
president.
Other officers elected were: first
vice-president, Wm. Decker, Zur-
ich; second vice-president, John
McGregor, Hensall; secretary -treas-
urer, Dick Etherington, Hensall;
assistant secretary, Jim McGregor.
Hay Township directors: Harold
Elder, Win. Decker; Tuckersmith,
Stan Jackson, Robert McGregor;
Usborne, Sam Dougall, Oscar Tuck-
ey; Hibbert, R. .Kinsman, Howard
Wright; Stanley, Elmer Webster,
Elgin McKinley; Stephen, Allan
Wolper, Otto Willert; Hensall, R.
H. Middleton, Lorne Luker, George
Armstrong.
Although no profit was shown
over the year's work, the directors
felt they had been of service to
the community through the opera-
tion of the Hensall Feeder Club, fin-
anced by the society.
Jack Wiseman, chairman of the
Feeders' Club, presented an encour-
aging report. He stated that 76
calf entries will be shown and sold
by auction at the annual Spring
Fair this year. This is almost dou-
ble last year's entry, he said.
Present at the meeting were G.
W. Montgomery and ,Jack Butler,
agricultural representatives. Reeve
A. W. Kerslake of Hensall, newly -
appointed warden of Huron Coun-
ty, spoke to the .members,
TUCKERSMITH REEVE
Reeve Alfred Moffat of Tuck-
ersmith Township, elected to
the reeveship by acclamation
earlier this month, represented
Tuckersmith at the first session
of County Council which con-
cluded last week.
Pot -Luck Supper for
B. Kirkman Auxiliary
The annual pot- luck supper,
marking the first meeting of 1953
of the Barbara Kirkman Auxiliary,
was held Tuesday in the Presby-
terian school room. .
Many members and friends gath-
ered for rie enjoyable sepper and
social evening.
The business meeting was open-
ed by the preSident. Mrs. J. B. Rus-
sell, with suitable remarks for the
new year. Later. Mrs. kt. Sharp, of
the Isabel McConnell group, which
She and Mrs, Ed. Andrews convene,
took the chair.
The scripture lesson WAS read by
Mrs. E. Albrecht, and the Glad Tid-
ings Prayer was given by Mrs. An-
drews. Miss Belle Campbell told
interesting news of missionary
work from the "Current News"
number.
Filans were shown by Mrs, Camp.
bell and stories were read by Mrs.
Andrews and Mrs. Sharp of the
life of a little African boy in a mis-
sion school. Colored, pictures of
the Indian schools and their work
in Canada were shown.
A vocal duet was sung by Mrs.
F. Kling a.nd Miss P. Patterson. A
pia.no duet was played by Mrs. M.
R. Rennie and Mrs. J. E. Keating.
Roth renditione were enjoyed by
the alienee.
Mrs. T. McAdam end ..Mrs, P.
Smile received the offering,
Department Speaker
Outlines Fair Grants
Common problems and concerns
of Huron's ten agricultural socie-
ties and three school fairs were
discussed in. Clinton Monday after
noon when members of the groups
gathered for the tounty's first agri
cultural society conferenee. At the
meeting, where Seaforth Agricul-
tUral Society was represented by
President Arthur' Nicholson, Tuck-
ersmith, and Vice -President Robert
Campbell, MerKillop, the provincial
government grant scheme was ex-
tensively outlined.
Floyd A. Lashley, Toronto, direc-
tor of the agricultural and horticul-
tural 'Societies branch, Ontario De-
partment of Agriculture, explained
the many grants offered by the
province to agricultural societies,
and also explained the various crop
competitions.
Progressive Societies
Mr. Lashley spoke of Huron
County as one of the most progres-
sive in Ontario, adding that its
leadership. comes from the agricul-
tural representatives. He said that
the county is one of three in the
province undertaking to get all the
agricultural groups together to dis-
cuss problems and Fair dates.
"Grants are always uppermost in
the minds, of agricultural societies,"
he said, adding that there won't
be much change in, them in 1953,
although the Act is likely to be
amended to some extent. "The
maximum grant any one society
can draw is $800, as well as $200
for any one commercial feature.
The field crop competition, grant is
$50 each," he said, adding that
there is no limit as to the number
that can be held.
In reviewing the various grants,
made to societies, the speaker said
that grants made for wet weather
shall not exceed $500. "Last year,
Fair boards were favored with
wonderful weather, and our de-
partment paid grants to only eight
boards; compared with 35 in 1951,
and 19 in 1950.
Trend For Fewer Societies
A district organizing a new agri-
cultural society is given a grant
that pays up to $1.00 for the first
300 members, and this grant is
Paid for the first three years. The
speaker remarked that the trend
is not toward more agricultural
societies, but toward fewer. "Look
at your old thistories of Ontario,
and you will find that there was
a fair board for every township.
You represent the oldest organi-
zation in existence in Ontario, for
it was in 1792 that the first agri-
cultural society was formed; and
that was in the Niagara peninsula."
He suggested that the history of
agricultural societies in Huron be
given as a paper at a meeting of
each society. "Grants have been
paid to societies in Ontario since
1830, and this is something to be
very proud of," he continued.
"More ought to be done for the
commercial sort leiter," he declared,
adding that only 92 societies out of
the 250 in the province were mak-
ing use of the grants for commer-
cial features, which amount to a
maximum of $200, or 50 per cent
of the cost.
Field Crop Competition
He suggested that each int -livid -
tial Fair board appoint a commit-
tee at its next board meeting to
handle commercial feature exhibits...
After a plan has been prepared,
submit it to the department for its
approval at once. so that it can
be inserted in the prize list. he
suggested. It is easy to set up
a prize list," he pointed out, "but.
it is more important to follow
along with further information. -
There should he more effort
along the line of field crop compe-
titions,' the speaker declared, "and
there is room to branch out. as
this is a means of introducing good
seed to a community,' One society
suggested a mixed crop competi-
tion, he said, Close to 200 societies
in Ontario received the $50 grant
for this feature.
Reviewing a statement ,of fairs
in Huron in 1e52, the director
noted an increase in the expendi-
tures of Fair boards in the county,
on the whole, Gate receipts showed
no great increase. Three societies,
Exeter, SeaforCh and Huron South
(Hensall) received the maximum
grant of $800.
Introduced by Mr. Montgomery,
Mr. Lashley was tendered a vote
of appreciation by Herb Berlett,
Lietowel district director of agri-
cultural societiea.
Report on 4-H Work
John Bailer, assistant agricul-
tural representative for the coun-
ty, in reporting on 4-H Club work
sponsored in Huron by agricultural
societies, said he was pleased with
the co-operation of the sponsoring
clubs and' with the boys' and girls
themsetves. There were 268 boys
•and girls who topk, met in the
club projecta and of hese, 247
completed their projeete.
• Mr. Montgomery remarked that
credit for Ore raet thiCthere Was
lite per 'dent tompletion in 13 of
the 19 ottitrit Ili the ilettiatt is 41te
ees es.tera.,
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Hospital Audi
Ways of raising money for thee,
Benevolent Fund of Erdetrivelps g„t•
lbeltah Lodge were discussed at the,
regular meeting- Monday evening
Miss Mae Smith, N.G., presided. ,
A euchre in aid of the Vecon4Os
Auxiliary to Scott Moraine:el Efirkeh,e,
pital is planned for February,
with Mrs. Frank Swale, Mas. SOCK ...,
Habkirk, Mrs. Les. McClure entre'
Mies Mae Smith in Charge.
A donation was made to thee,
Navy League of ,Canada. A picture
Appoint Committees'
At Chamber Meeting
vaCrioomenius Dthteasesesto takebftiie
alloarcalge C0fhathme-
ber of Commerce's work were
drawn up at an executive meeting
here last , week. The following
were named to five, committees:
Agriculture, G. A. Wright, W. E.
Southgate; membership, Eric Mil-
ner, Mervin Nott; civic improve-
ment, Frank Sills, Jr., William M.
Hart; industrial, James A. Stew-
art, Nelson Cardno; banquet, J. C.
Crich, B. F. Christie. First named
in each committee is chairman.
At the same meeting tentative
plan§ were drawn, up for a banquet
in mid-February. James A. Stew-
art was put in charge of th,e mer-
chants' spring promotional plans.
Members decided to have store -
hour cards printed, to hang in local
places of business.
to the good leadership of John
Butter and the various club lead-
ers.
Among those attending the con-
ference were Dick Etherington,
Hensel, assistant district director
of agricultural societies of Ontario;
Mrs. Bassett, secretary, Sahiteld
Agricultural Society ; Mrs. A.
Berthot, secretary -treasurer, Blyth
Agricultural Society; and repre-
sentatives from agricultural so-
cieties of Dungannon, East Huron
(Brussels), Exeter, Howick, Huron
Central (Clinton), Seaforth, South
Huron (Hensall), Zurich, and Mc-
Killop, Hensel], a n d. Belgrave
School Fair boards.
Increase in Exhibits
The total number of exhibitore,
at agricultural societies' fairs in
Huron County in 1952 was 2,698,
compared with 2,199 in 1951. The
1952 gate receipts were $6,891.50,
compared With $6,755.46.
Adjustments were made in sev-
eral cases, to avoid clashes in
dates, ashen the meeting turned to
the ,Ousiness of agreeing 'on Fall
Fair dates, The difficulties were
unusually great this year, it was
pointed out by Mr. Montgomerst.'
By adjustment and compromise
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the Huron Fair officials present
were able to agree on a schedule
that avoids direct overlapping of
Fall Fair and School Fair dates in
Huron; there remains, however,
some overlapping with fairs to be
held in adjoining areas.
, The representatives of the Mc-
Killop Sotrool Fair Board at the
meeting agreed to consider the in-
novation of holding their Fair on
a Saturday. School fairs have tra-
ditionally been held on regular
school days.
Belgrave School Fair representa- '
lives agreed to consider putting
their Fair forward from Sept. 22,
one of the dates first considered, to
Sept. 16. A School Fair can not be
.held much earlier than the 16th
this year, said Charles Coultes,
Belgrave, because school does not
start until Sept. 8, ,and one week
gives little enough time for a new
teaoher to organize a school and
prepare for a Fair.
Set Fall Fair Dates
Date of Blyth Fair, said Simon
Halla,han, Blyth, can not very well
be changed from Sept. 23. because
the County Black and White show
is held. at Blyth Fair, and Sept. 23
is the date that has been approv-
ed by the Holetein-Friesian organ-
ization.
No problem appeared in connec-
tion with dates for the two spring
stock shows usually held in Huron.
The Clinton spring show, sponsor-
ed by the Central Huron Agrieul-
tural Society, is to be May 30; a
date for the Hensell spring stock
show has not yet been set.
A date for the Henssell School
Fair was not considered hto be a ,
problem, because the School Fair
at Hensall Is a night eveet, which
does not conflict with other fairs.
Dates for the Hensel), spring stock
show and autumn School Fair are
expected to be set at a meeting at
Hensall February 2.
Pair boards represented at thel
conference, and dates tentatively
assigned. were: Bayfiekl, Sept. 20-
O01. 1; Belgrave School Pl.*, Sept.
16; Mote, Sept,t22-23; antseelk
Oct, 1-2; Dungannon, se*. lt,4
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