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Juniors Win 5-2 Lose 4-3
With Waterloo, Woodstock
Seaforth Beltiwins. in the*" firs
Seekey contest of the new semen
ederoated the. Waterloo Etiskins 5 -
Imre Saturday night in an exhibi
lime match before nearly 700 fans
The game displayed much of th
sepeed and fury which characterized
the action of the same two teams
net spring when they battled seven
games in O.U.A. Junior 'B' semi -
Seals before Waterloo emerged on
toe.
In Saturtletre game Waterloo ole
limed the scoring after 16 minutes
of play' in the first frame. Daub"
co,nverted a goal -mouth pass from
Crouse to count one. The two Sea -
forth Ineuirs, Ron and Jack, teamed
up for a goal -producing rush and
Ilse period ended in a 1-1 tie. •
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Charges Pending After
- Sunday Accident Here
e Damages, of $140 were caused to
two cars Sunday afternoon when
vehicles driven by Hugh Thompson,
town, and Patrick McGrath, Dublin,
were involved) in an accident on
Goderich St. East,
According to Constable Gordon
Ferris, the Thompson car slowed
to pase ,a girl on a bicycle. The
McGrath ear, travelling in the same
direction, struck the Thompson
vehicle from. behind, Constable Fer-
ris said. The investigating officer
also noted that charges are pending,
Free -For -All in Final
Second period saw faster amt.
tog and closer eheckleg. Early in
the frame Waterloo's Etougth sank
the disc after a solor sortee. Sea -
forte closed in for tighter eheek-
ling and at 13:07 Roberts, on a pals
from .Stenland, evened the score
tat 2 -all. The Baldwins went ahead
Si the last minute of period play
then 'Steve Storey tallied, assisted
by Mcllwain.
Tempo of play increased in the
final frame, but Seaforth proved in
command and held their rivals off
the score sheet. Tom Salter and
Ron tSone both scored to extend
the home club margin to three
goals. In. the dying minutes of the
game a free-for-all developed which
ended in three Baldwins and one
Baskia getting the referee's thumb
to leave the game.
Lose 4-3 in Woodstock
Tuesday night the local Juniors,
playing their second exhibition
match before the regular schedule
opens next week, took on the Wood-
stock Warriors in that centre and
atter a rough and rugged contest
east to their hosts 4-3.
Woodstock took an early need in
the lira period, notching two goals
to Seaforth' e one. Again in the
second , canto, characterized by
fighting and rough play, the Wood-
stock crew held' strong and Scored
once to the ItaldwIns' nil. Sea -
forth rallied strong in the last per-
iod, 'outscoring the Warriors two
le one, but were prevented tying
by fancy netminding from Warrior
goalie Weatherby.
Saturday
- WATERLOO - Goal, Reinhardt,
Piatowski; defence, Daub, Palley;
centre, Etough; wings, Oberle,
leturst; alternates, Crouse, Tall-
man, Schmidt, Wojick, Youeberg,
Rekleman, Pieter, Durst, Wharm-
sly, Hahn, Crane, Stix, Smola, Gray-
ath.
SEAFORTH-Goal, R. Salter; de-
fence, Aitchison, Barton; centre,
Stone; wings, T. Salter, Wraith;
alternates, Storey, Elliott, Shantz,
Roberts, Choninard, R. Muir, J.
Stair, Stenland, Jesson, Mcllwain,
enolquhoun,
First Period -Goals: 1, Waterloo,
Staub (Crouse), 16:05; 2, Seaforth,
R. Muir (J. Muir), 17:46. Penalties
-Aitchison, Daub, Hahn, Wojick,
Second Period -Goals: 3, Water-
loo, Etough, 4:48; 4, Seaforth, Rob-
erts (Stenland), 13:07; 5, Seaforth,
Storey (Mcllwain), 19:37. • Penal-
ties-Etough, Oberie.
Third Period -Goals: 6, Seaforth,
Salter (Storey, Shantz), 16:22; 7,
Seaforth, Stone (T, Seltzer), 16:20.
renalties-Stenland, Barton (flig/st-
ing), Fan. (fighting), Roberts
(fighting).
Tears on Tuesday
WOODSTOCK - Goal, Weather-
by; 'defence, Dwyer, Ropp, Wayne,
Richardson, Frankie •Minier, Love -
day; forwards, Bidwell, McDonnell,
$tringle, Hartung, Bowerman,, Gar-
aick, Elder, Edwards, Turnbull,
Shine.
SEAPORTH-Goal, Salter; de-
fence, Aitchison, Barton, Storey,
Elliott, Shantz; forwards, Roberts,
Salter, Choninard, J. Muir, Sten -
land, Stone, Wraith, R 'Muir, Col-
Alubcnui, Mcllwain, Jesson.
'First Period -Goals: -1, Wood-
stock, Bowerman (Hartung, Gar-
lick), 11:00; 2, Woodstock, Turn-
bull (Shine, Edwards.), 14:35; 3,
Seaforth, Colquhoun (Storey),
18:20. Penalties -Turnbull, Bar-
ton 1l(ghting), 19:33.
Second Period -Goals: 4, Wood -
tock, Hartung (Bowerman), 7:50.
Penalties - McDonnell (fighting),
T. Salter (high -sticking), 1:40; R.
Muir (cross checking), 7:30; Mc-
Dennell, Elliott (roughing), 13:25;
laveday (holding), 14:05; Barton,
(charging), 16:52.
Third Period -Goals: 5, Wood-
stock, Edwards (Turnbull, Love -
day), 2:4e; 6, Seaforth, Shantz (D.
Stone), 6:51; 7, Seaforth, Chonin-
ard (Stenland), 19:44.
Seaforth Boy Scouts Win
Top Honors at Rally
Some 200 Boy. Seouta and Cubs
paraded at Zurich on Saturday,
*here the Huron District Scout
Rally was held. Scout Field Com -
=Helmer H. Firth took the salute
at the fair grounds.
Two Seaforth Patrols, under
Scouters' S. R. Spittal ane, S." Wigg,
entered the field competitions. The
Onaforth Scouts scored a total of
*16 points. The Centralia R.C.A.F.
tPoop took second place with 51
points. In the individual Scout
&WS, Bruce McFadden tied for
Myst,' pktee,
This Arae the first Scout, rally
110 an 00 Huron District Mime
ehe neat' District fleetatere hope
tte Make it m aStlel41: eVent
Chiselhurst WA Holds
Successful Bake Sale
In Hensall Church
The Women's Association of
Chiselhurst United Church held
successful home baking sale in the
schoolroom of Hensall United
Church last Saturday. Over $80
was realized.
In charge of the home baking
booth were Mrs. Lloyd McLean,
Mrs. Roy McDonald, Mrs. Clarence
Coleman, 'Mrs. W. Brintnell, Mrs.
Carl Stoneman, Mrs, Mae McLel-
lan; Mrs. John Glenn, cashier; 'pro-
duce: Mrs. Percy }Terris, Mrs. Ted
Taylor, Mrs. Harold Parker, cash-
ier.
The Mission Band' had a candy
booth and served afternoon tea,
clearing $25. In the !booth were
Mrs. T. Brintnell and 'Mrs. Ben
Stoneman, Serving for the tea
were the Misses Dorothy and Ger-
aldine Parker, Joyce and June
Munn. Mrs. Cal Horton, Mrs. Alt.
Ross and Mrs. Robert Boyce were
the lunch and tea conveners,
Kippen Pastor Preaches
At Zion Anniversary
Anniversary services of Zion
Church were held Sunday with
many friend's attending both morn-
ing and evening services. Rev. N.
McLeod, Kippen United Church,
was guest speaker. He delivered
two inspiring sermons. -
At the evening service he was
assisted by -Rev. A. H. Daynard,
The music, rendered by the Fullar-
ton quartette and by Miss Shirley
Campbell, Fullarton, was enjoyed.
Raspberries Grow in
Warm Indian Summer
• October's -Ind Ian Summer was
one -of the warmest and longest
on record. Evidence of the un-
usual warmth of the mythical
lazy Indian's harvest season
was brought Into The Expositor
office this week by Mrs. Gordon
Ferris.
It was a cluster of raspberry
bush branches, bearing Several
ripe (and tasty) raspberries.
The, late arrivals were picked
by Bill Dalrymple, who lives
next door.
Inquest Monday Into
Death of G. R. Finley
Following the inquiry into the
death last week of George R. Fin-
ley, 41, Clinton, on 'the farm of
Prank Tamblyn in Hullett, a -cor-
oner's jury Monday found the H.E.
PC. employee died 'by electrocution
while working on a hydro pole.
The jury placed joint responsibil-
ity for Finley's death on. Earl D.
Bruder, 'Clinton, a regular foreman,
and Earl Ciceri, also of 'Clinton, a
sub -foreman.
The inquest was conducted by
Dr. F. G. Thompson, Clinton, Huron
County coroner. The five -man jury
deliberated an hour and 25 minutes,
following examination of evidence
and the testimony of 11 witnesses,
before reporting its findings.
The jury reported that the acci-
dent Was caused by failure of the
foreman in charge of the party of
men, including Finley, who were
working on several poles in the
area, th ascertain that all men
were away from the poles and pro-
perly mustered before the power
was turned on. According to jury's
findings, the power was turned on
too soon.
The jury also noted that there
was conflicting evidence on whether
Bruder or. Ciceri was actually in
charge, as both were giving orders
and may have failed between them-
selves to ascertain who was in
charge and therefore responsible
for getting the men off the poles
before the power was turned on.
Findings of the jury also contain-
ed a recommendation that hydro of-
ficials see that in the future 'stricter
observance be accorded' the orders
which determine who is in charge
in such a case.
• Dr. Thompson was assisted
by Crown Attorney Glenn Hays,
Q.C., Goderich, and 'Constable Hel-
mer Snell, Seaforth.
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NATIVE RETIR.S
The man who "put Canada on
the maps," Bruce W,. Waug,h, a
native of Seaforth, retired re,
cently from his post ins Survey-
or General of Dominion. lands.
See story on Page 6 of this issue.
Three Local People
Win in Hensall Bingo
The following were winners at
the bingo in Hensall Community
Arena Monday ight, Over $2,000
was won at the event, sponsored
by the Legion and Ladies' Auxil-
iary.
Five hundred dollar special, Mrs.
Fred Mount, London; $500 special,
Mrs. Fred Barnes, London, V. Ker-
sey, Watford, Arthur Ford, Exeter,
Lillie Everset, London; $100 special,
Helen Scott, Seaforth; $100 spe-
cial, Mrs. William Austin, Sea -
forth.
Fourteen regular games at $60 -
Alvin Harmer, Fullerton, Mrs.
Clare Fagan, Mrs. Elmer Draper,
Goderich; Howard, Holtzman, Exe-
ter; Bruce McDougall, Clinton;
Alex Mustard, Brucefield; Mrs. Len-
ore Amey; Sim Roobol, Hensall;
Ethel Gill, Grand Bend; James
Boyce, Varna; Roy Webber, Exe-
ter; Mrs. Alice Hildebrand, Sea -
forth, Mrs. George Monk Goderich;
Don .:Sutberland, Alvinston. Mrs.
Fred Barnes, London; Mrs. C. Rey-
nolds, 'Clinton, Mr. Fitzpatrick,
Goderich; Ethel Gill, Grand Bend.
Annual Rally of WMS Groups
South Huron Groups
Convene in Kippen
The W.M.S. convention of the
South Huron Presbyterial was held
at Kippen United Church last week.
The Sectional vice-president, Mrs.
E. Hocking, Crotuarty, presided,
Theme of the meeting was "Jesus
Shall Reign."
The morning worship was in
charge of Whalen. Greetings were
extended by Kippen and replied to
by Centralia. Mrs. G. Parsons,
Staffa, was appointed secretary for
the day.
-Mrs. A. Miller, Grand Bend, was
appointed to the finance committee,
and Mrs. L. Taylor, James St., Exe-
ter, to the nominating committee
A member from Grand Bend is to
be the delegate to the Branch Con-
ference. Desjardine and Mrs.
Love moved that the courtesy and
resolution committee consist of
Mrs. L. Curds and Mrs. C. Wood-
burn, Greenway..
Many Reports Heard
Roll call was answered by one
member froTh each auxiliary -ex-
cept Brinsley and Hensall-giving
reports of the year's events in the
various organizations.
Mrs. 'K. Webster, Blyth, litera-
ture secretary, reported on new
books, stressing devotional books.
She was assisted by Mrs. McVittie,
Blyth, who displayed "The Book
Shelf." 'Mrs. Sutter, Clinton, gave
the treasurer's report.
A. "buzz session," with the Pres-
byterial secretaries, was conducted
by Mrs. Moores. The following re-
ports were heard: Associate Mem-
bers by Mrs. Zurbrigg, Exeter, four
new auxiliaries, total of 14; Chris-
tian Stewardship, by Mrs. Arm-
strong, told how money above al-
location amount was used; Mission-
ary Monthly and World Friendship
by Mrs. Johns,' Exeter, stressed
that every woman in the church
should subscribe to and read the
Missionary Monthly, which costs
only 50 cents; 'Mission Circles by
Mrs. E. Miller, Tharnet Road, 'pur-
pose was to connect teen-agers
with the church; Evening Auxil-
iaries by Mrs. W. Thompsen,
Centralia, responsibility of trying
to help younger groups; 'Christian
Stewardship, by Mrs. Moores, in
the absence .of Mrs. Doig, guide to
Christian Citizenship; Community
Friendship by Mrs. MOVIttle, great
need,
Remarks by President
The offering wan received and
Mrs. Routley, :Thames Road, gave
the prayer, which concluded the
morning geission. A delicious din-
ner was served by the Kippen lad-
ies.
The Worship service in the after-
noon was In charge of Mrs,. Balk-
' (dteteitined •on..,114,8 - •
Euchre Party Sponsored
By St. James' Sodality
St. James' Sodality held a suc-
cessful euchre party last week in
St. James' Parish School Hall.
Eighteen tables were in play.
Winners of prizes were as fol-
lows: ladies' first, Mrs. Alwyn Dale;
men's first, W. J. 'Cleary; lone
hands, B. 'Hildebrand; consolation,
J. J. Cleary. Lunch Was served after-
wards by the girls of the Sodality.
Nine Children Baptized
In Presbyterian Church
The following children were bap-
tized in First Presbyterian Churdh
Sunday morning:
Raymond James and 'Brenda
Margaret, children of Mr. and Mrs.
Clayton Dennis; Marjorie Lynn,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allan
Nicholson; James Joseph, son of
Mr, and Mrs. Elmer Illeers; James
Alexander, son cif, and. Mrs.
Nelson Cardno; Douglas Andrew,
Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hilde-
brand; Elaine Ferne, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Sam McClure; Evelyn
Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Everett Storey; Murray Frederick,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred' 'Taylor.
No Increase in Haircut
Price in Seaforth Shops
Despite a 10 -cent rise in the price
of haircuts in many Huron centres,
effective next Monday, Seaforth
barbers will retain the present
price of 65 cents,
Several localities, including Sea -
forth, will not follow thrpugh with
the increase set at a recent meet-
ing of members of the Goderich
branch of the Ontario Barbers' As-
sociation in Clinton, it was learned
this week. Increase of 10 cents on
shaves and children's haircuts will
also be effected in some towns.
Lions Club Nets $125
In Waste Paper Drive
Here for C.N.I.B. Aid
At a regular meeting of Seaforth
Lions Club in St. Thomas' Parish
Hall here Monday night, M. E.
Clarke reported the taper drive
in town last 'week in, ,aid of the
Canadian National Institute for the
Blind, netted $125.
Guest speaker for the evening
was Rev. J. James, of St. Thomas'
Anglican Church, who was intro -
dined by J. R. Spittal and thanked
by James A. Stewart, chairman for
the eitenittg.
Mr. Spittal, Seaforth &entrees -
ter, tetierted the leettl troop- had
won dietrict honors, at a Iturrat
&Oat Reny in leen *eek..'
Centre Huron Section
Meets in Moncrieff
The W.M.S. Section Convention
of the Centre Section of Huron
Presbyterial of the United Church
of Canada, was held in Moncrieff
United Church last week, with
nearly 100 ladies present.
With Mrs. J. McGill, Clinton,
vice-president, presiding, the meet-
ing opened with a Call to Worship
and hymn. Mrs. George Reid; Var-
na, and .Mrs. 'Robert Allen, Bruce -
field, took charge of the worship
Period. Mrs. A. McTaggart, Mon-
crieff, gave a few words of wel-
come. Mrs. J. T. White, Londes-
boro, responded.
Name Committees
Mrs. Charles Nelson, Clinton,
was appointed secretary for the
day. Three ladies were appointed
for 1954 resolutions committee:
Mrs. Dodds, Winthrop; Mrs. E. Toll,
Winthrop, and Mrs. S. Hillen, Wal-
ton. The delegate to the confer-
ence executive in/ Calvary United
Church, London, April 27, will be
the president of the Constance
branch. The 1955 nominating com-
mittee convener 'will be Mrs. Har-
vey Johnston, Walton, and the
Presbyterial finance convener will
be Mrs. Watt Webster, Vacua,
The roll call of auxiliaries re-
vealed 88 present, with; several
Moncrieff ladies preparing dinner,
There Were 15 auxiliaries reporting,
and an outline of their work wss
.given,
There are three C.G.I.T. groups
affiliated with the W.1V1.S. Only
one Mission Circle and one even-
ing Auxiliary are doing church
work. There are 13 Baby Bands
with a large membership, They
use 'the mite boxes, prayer cards
and "World Friends," One church
has a mothers' study group also.
There are 14 Mission 'Bands with
alarge membership, All use "World
Friends." Money is raised by sale
of cards, candy and mite boxes.
Children are encouraged to take
part in the services and thereby
giving them confidence in them-
selves before an audience.
Hear Committee Reports
The literature convener, Mrs, K.
Webster, Blyth, emphasized the W.
M.S. motto, "Pray, Study, Give,"
and gave an outline of worthwhile
books that are available. She was
assisted by Mrs. 10Vittie, Blyth.
Mrs. George Armstrong, Hensall,
gave some timely thoughts on
Christian Stewardship. As In the
sewing of seeds, good preparatTge
is essential,- to heve 'best results,
she said. Stewardship is the giv-
ing of ourselves, she said, and
stated a keen Interest amongst
young people, working in 'churchWOrk, was noticed.
Mrs. lecarittle, Blyth, reported fot
Community atidafatede
(Celitlikattle en Page 40,
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90'oBER 30, 1953
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Many Area Fiddlers •
Win at Contest in
Mitchell Last Week
rise winners at the Old Time
•riddiers' Contest last week in the
• Crystal Palace, Mitchell, sponsored
terethee Agricultural Society, are as
Ione*:
psi under 21, John Rannie,
keSpeare; Ken Ducharme, Dub -
line John Pries tap, Mitchell, and
JaekeRelly, Dublin (tied); over 50,
William Collins, Seaforth; Nelson
• Creme St. Marys; Bob Vaunts,
Shakespeare; 22 to 60', Nelson
Howe, Cromarty; Cecil Maxiyell,
Hensall; Howard Pinder, Munroe.
Ladies' fiddling, Joyce Priestap,
Mitchell; Gladys Collins, Seaforth;
‘ktep-dancing, Mrs. Danbrook, At -
w; Adell Harmer, Russeldale;
Angle Burns, Dublin; Joyce Broom,
Atwood.
Step -dancing, men under 50, Ken
McKellar, Staffa; Fred Harburn,
Daiblin; Jim Strothers, Atwood;
Gordon Danbrook, Atwood; over
50, •;Dalton Balfour, Dublin; Jack
Ryan, Dublin; Melvie McMillan,
Palfaerston.
Spare dancing, Newry Nifties,
Atwood; Howick Junior Farmers,
Gorrie,
Officers Are Installed
By Edelweiss Lodge
At the annual installation of, of-
ficers for Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge
here Monday evening, Mrs. Helen
McClure took over the position of
Noble Grand, succeeding Miss Mae
Smith. District Deputy President
Mrs.. Kay Canu, Exeter, and her
staff were in charge of the cere-
mony.
Other officers installed were:
Miss Mae Smith, junior past grand;
Mrs. Mae Habkirk, vice -grand;
Mrs. Lillian Grurnmett, recording
secretary; Mrs. Mary Felkar, fin-
ancial secretary; treasurer,. Mrs.
Margaret Thompson; Warden, Mrs.
Janet Andrews; conductor, Mrs.
Margaret Sharp; chaplain, Mrs.
Mary Dalrymple; R.S.N.Gt, Mrs.
Mary McElroy; L.S.N.G., Mrs". An-
nie Harrison; R.S.V.G., Mrs Ethel
Boyes; L.S.V.G., Mrs Corrie Snow-
don; inside guardian, Mrs Hilda
Hubert; outside guardian, Mrs.
Margaret Smale; color -bearer, Mrs.
Fannie Moore ; musician, Mrs.
Josephine Cunningham.
Mrs. Cann spoke briefly on the
three principles of the order. She
announced that Mts. Sue Leacock,
Windsor; Assembly Warden, will
officially visit this district the
third week in November. The dis-
trict deputy's project for the year,
"Something for Our County Home,"
with each lodge assisting, was ac-
cepted by the lodge.
Appoints Committees
Mrs. McClure, newly installed
noble grand, appointed the follow -
tug committees:
Finance, Mrs. Norma Hugill, Mrs.
Hazel McGonigle, Mrs, Ha Dor-
ranee; property, Mrs. J. Andrews,
Mrs. It,. Sharp, Mrs. Margaret Mes,
sengea': visiting, Mrs. Mae Ilab-
kirk, Miss Mae' Smith, Mrs. Cassie
Nicholson, Mrs. Esther Campbell,
Mrs. Leila Forbes, Mrs. N. Hugill,
Mrs, Janet Baker; covenant, Mrs.
Mae Hillebrecht, Mrs. Elva Ellis,
Mrs. Betty Bach; membership, Miss
Jean Scott, Mrs. Anna Kling, Mrs,
Ethel Hunt, Mrs. Mary Manson,
Miss, Minnie Habkirk; benevolent,
Mrs. Evelyn McLean, Mrs. Georgine
Smith, Mrs. Audrey Stevens, Mrs.
Lillian McKellar, Mrs, Mae Grieve.
Trustees, Mrs. Evelyn Willis,
Mrs, Fannie Moore, Mrs. Mae Dor-
ranee; degree captain, Mrs. Anne
Henderson; soloist, Mrs. Ha Dor-
ranee; Christmas card convener,
Mrs. '11/1. Dorrance; "Sunshine Pal"
convener, Mrs. I. Dorrang,e; Rebek-
ah, Mrs. Charles Reeves; Naomi,
Mrs. Esther Campbell; C.P & T.,
Mrs, Elva Pullman, Mrs. Inez Cam-
eron, Mrs, Helen Reeves; social
(November and December), Mrs.
Leila Forbes, Mrs. Irene Smith,
Mrs. Edna Dodds, Mrs. M. Dorrance,
Mrs. I. Cameron, Mrs. E. Campbell,
Mrs. E. Ellis,
Seaforth Native Awarded
Degree at Convocation
In, London .Friday
_Clarence A. Trott, principal of
A.V.M. Hugh Campbell Public
School, R.C.A.F., Clinton, a native
of Seaforth, was among lee gradu-
ates who received Bachelor of
Arts degrees at the 161st 'Convoca-
tion 'of the University of Western
Ontario in London Friday.
A graduate of Seaforth public
and high scheols, Mr. Trott taught
at S.C. 3, Stanley township, Eg-
raondville public school and was
supervising principal of Tucker -
smith School Area No. 3, prior, to
his Clinton appointment. He is
the President of the Huron Men
Teachers' Federation of Ontario.
AS a graduate of Stratford Nor-
mal ettlititil, he obtained a certifi-
cate in Ordeal training and an
elereentaty certificate in agrieul-
etireqtt the 0.A.0, Guelph. • His de-
gree NOM London, was taken by en -
tension ited' inleinter school &mines.
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card's Counter Motion
Sets Problem Aside to '54
A counter motion by the Public School Board Monday night,
establishing that body's ,position in the impasse with Seaforth Council
over. terms of transfer of the old public school building and property
to the municipality, shelves the uroblem for the present-; 'but leaves the
issue to be revived by members of the 1954 Board with the next Council.
The motion, passed following dis-•
cussion arising when a letter was
read outlining Council's reasons for
not accepting the old school on
terms laid down by the Board,
reads:
"That the School Board retain
the old public school 'building and
property, temporarily, until the
1954 Council takes office. The 1953
Public School Board recommends
to the 1954 Board that the same
proposal be submitted to the 1954
Council, the Board being of the
opinion that sidewalks are essen-
tial for the safety of the children."
Reasons For Refusal
Text of the Council's letter, read
by Secretary M. McKellar, revealed
that new sidewalks on Market and
Goderich Streets could not be ex-
tended to the new school property
because: the work had not been
budgeted for, and there was no
money available; as a local im-
provement agreement would be
needed from property owners af-
fected by the extension; and, the
letter concluded, in complying with
a request by the Board' earlier to
widen Market Street to the school
the 'Council understood this im-
provement was agreed on in lieu
of sidewalks being laid.
The letter', in effect, signified
Council's refusal to accept, free of
charge to the town, the old school
building and property on condition
that sidewalk extensions be made
on Goderich and Market Streets in-
to the new school property. This
contingency formed a clabse in the
motion the Board made last month
in an action designed to realize
tax benefits for ratepayers through
sale- of the building -and property
byAtfhteer ttohwenietter•
was read, W. T.
Teall remarked: "We gave our de-
cision, that's my decision too. Let's
drain the old school, leave it, and
make the proposal to the new Coun-
cil."
Question's Council's Letter
Chairman Fred E. Willis agreed
with Mr. Teall, but questioned the
cost of maintenance if the building
were let sit. Following this query,
a short discussion was held on
what the sale price of the building
might be,
Mr. Willis and Mr. Teall ques-
tioned the inference by the Council
that property owners in_question
wouldn't be agreeable to sidewalk
extensions. Mr. Willis added that
he wondered why the Council
themselves didn't leave the ques-
tion over for a new Council to con-
sider.
When we're giving Council six,
eight or ten thousand dollar build-
ing, surely they can give us a few
hundred dollars in sidewalks, the
chairman continued. As well, he
pointed out, the Board bought con-
siderable property from the town
for the- new school.
As Mr. Teall repeated that the
"Beard. should approach the new
Council at a time when it couldn't
say estimates for the work can't
be made, 'Clifford Broadfoot in-
quired why the extensions couldn't
be classed as repairs, not as local
improvement. Then, he indicated,
affected property owners wouldn't
be required to pay 60 per cent of
the cost,
"Bone of Contention"
Chairman Willis, remarking that
the matter "is going to be a bone
of contention," wondered how the
ratepayers would receive the issue
at a public meeting. In view of the
Council's stand, he wondered pos-
sibly the building and property
should be sold to the highest bid-
der, However, he added, the Board
realizes the ratepayers are entitled
to benefit.
"I think the Council just wants
to be bullheaded about this," Mr.
Teall stated, and offered to make
the motion that the Board hold on
to the school for now and make an
approach to a new Council. Agree-
ment prevailed among members
and the motion was made by Mr.
Teall, seconded by Mr. Broadfoot.
Early in the meeting the Board
reviewed individual cases of Sea -
forth non-residents with children in
the Public School. In several cases
it was decided 'by members that
payment in town of business tax
alone does not exempt a non-resi-
dent from attendance fees, Muni-
cipal Clerk D. H. Wilson, present
at the Monday meeting, explained
the position of the Board and the
non-residents, under sections of the
Public School Act,' in regard, to col-
lection of attendance fees. In the
same reference, a letter from In-
spector J. H, Kinkead was read at
the meeting.
TO Form Safety Patrol
After building and general ac-
counts were passed, members die-
euesed the feasibility of erecting a
fence or backstop on the dividing,
line of the school playground pre*
erty and the property 'of Orville
Oke, Gtoderieh St, Although. Mt de-
Town Parents Set Up
FigureSkatmg Clu
b
At a meeting in the Seaforth
Community Centre last Saturday
night, a representative group of
parents decided to organize the
Seaforth Figure Skating Club to
promote figure skating activity and
instruction in the district. John
James was elected president; John
C. Crich, vice-president; A. Y. Mc-
Lean and James Doig, councillors -
at -large; Mrs. George S. Love and
Mrs. M. W. Stapleton, councillors,
and Mrs. Ross Hamilton, secretary -
treasurer.
The club is to be affiliated with
the Canadian Figure Skating As-
sociation which will enable it to
offer instruction in the 'Standard
figures and tests required by that
body. The new organization will
also take charge of the annual
carnival and will supervise the les-
son periods, which are held Tues-
day and Thursday afternoons of
each week under Mr. Ross Smith,
Stratford, who has been appointed
club pro.
At a meeting of the executive
Monday night, rates were set as
follows: beginners (those who have
never figure -skated before), $2 per
month; all others, $15 per season
(five months), or $3..56 per month,
or 50c per lesson. The regular
schedule of instruction begins Tues-
day, November 3, at the Commun-
ity Centre,
All parents will be asked to take
part in the club',s activities and 'to
become associate members at a
fee of $1. Interested persons in
neighboring centres, which have no
facilities for figure -skating instruc-
tion, are invited to make use of
the Seaforth club's facilities, All
interested should 'contact Mrs. W.
T. Teall, Seaforth, who is chair-
man of the membership committee.
United WMS Presents
Lif e Membership ,
The postponed Thankoffering
meeting of the Senior Auxiliary of
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'the Women's Missionary Society
was held in the schoolroom of
Northside United Church Tuesday
evening. Mrs, H. Snell was in the
chair and the meeting was opened
by Mrs. P. B. Moffat reading a
poem, "Thanksgiving." Mrs. E. H.
Close led in prayer.
The regular business session was
held and invitations were received
and accepted from Wesley -Willis
United Church, Clinton, where Mrs,
Wheabler, London, will be the
guest speaker, and from the Aux-
iliary of Brucefield United Church
to attend the Thankoffering meet-
ing.
A pleasant part of the program
was the presentation to Mrs.
Rivers of a life membership cer-
tificate, a birthday gift from the G
members of her family. Mrs. Snell olden Bears Lose
read the scripture; a hymn was
sung, and Mrs. C. Henderson led in
prayer. Mrs. N. Bell sang a pleas To Clinton 15-5 wed.,
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'qng solo.
Miss R. Fennell introduced the
guest speaker, Mrs. Rogers, who
based her talk on the five grains
of corn laid at each plate a.t the
Thanksgiving meal of the Pilgrims
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Name Dorothy
New Ls'
Club esident
A pot -luck supper eirecetedeet;k
Pr
annual meeting recently ef3lie,0
forth Ladies' Bowling Club, 'llsfelee.,'
beern,eClubswith a sum
agreed toagainprolraoli
entth4:
Men's
and decided to hold the rege
melate'-‘.
bridge retiring p
parties thisredweinntr
Reid, was moved a vote of teazles
following her threeeyeir term "tie
office. New president Is
Dorothyoer
Parke.
Other
officers are vice,presie.
dents, Mrs. Tony Phillips, 'Mrs. Je.;e
C. MacLennan; secretary-treasnrete
Mrs. A. W. 'Sillery; tournament
committee, Miss Alice Reid, eon
vener, and Mrs. H. 0. Free, 'Mrs.:
Harold Wthyte, Mrs. J. C. MacLen-
nan, Mrs. T. Phillips, 'Mrs. John
Kaiser; prize committee, Mrs. EL
H. Close, convener, and Mrs. R.
McFadden, Mrs. J. E. Longstaff;:'
bridge committee, Mrs. William M.
Hart, convener, and Mrs. F. T.
Bechely, Mrs. R. Kerslake, 'Mrs. G.
C. Brightrall, Mrs, John Patterson;
house committee, Miss A. Reid, e
Mrs. E. Larone, Mrs. B. F. Chris-
tie.
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TT 11Hallowe'en Frolic..
Here Friday Night'
Observance of All Hallows Eve, '
or more popularly, Hallowe'en us-
ually bears little resemblance to
the observance of the day it pre -
needs, All Saints', Day. Hallowe'en,
to every livewire youngster, means,
candy and popcorn, weird costumes
and masks, exciting; mystery and, if
at all possible, some tomfoolery
and downright devilment.
-SP'0,3" evening ia.Efalloweeste
but by midweek tokens of the devil,-,,
rrient ingredient had already ap-
peareci.An, downtown Seaforth where
merchants/ were greeted on two
mornings with sight of soaped -up
store 'fronts and car windows.
However', in a move to keep such
antics at a minimum, the local
Lions Club's annual Hallowe'en
Frolic in the Seaforth Arena 'Fri-
day night promises a program
which should accommodate the
most pranksome energy of Hal-
lowe'en's youngest and oldest cele-
brants.
The program, beginning at 8 p.m.,
starts with a series of skating
events and costume contests. Priz-
es will be offered for winners in
the races for eight years and un-
der, eight to 12 years, and the
:bicycle race. Costume contest
'awards will be handed out for win-
ners of best costume, eight years
and under; best costume, eight to
14 years; national costume, open
to 'any age; comic costume, open
I to any age; and best dressed cou-
ple, open to any age.
As an added attraction, Walter
Thomas, an mita-aiding skating
comedian, will perform several acts.
Free candy and free skating 'will
be extended to all children taking
part in the frolic. A dance will 'be
held in the 'Community Centre as
well.
Sea forth District High School's
Golden Bears lost a bid for their
fourth straight H.S.S.A, football
championship Wednesday ,afternoon
in Clinton as the determined 'Red -
and their descendants. She used men rode over the locals for a 15-5
each grain as a symbol of some- victory,
thing for which we could give A sudden -death game for the
thanks to God. Mrs. Hay moved a group -title will be played between
vote of thanks to Mrs. Rogers and the same two teams next Wednes-
Mrs. Bell, seconded by Mrs. Web- day in Exeter. Both teams end the
sten schedule with five wins and one
loss to deadlock the top positioir.
Clinton, supported by the vocal
urgings of some 300 fans, played a
fast and hard -blocking game Wed-
nesday from first to final whistle.
The Redmen took a 7-0 lead early
in the first quarter and held the
Golden Bears scoreless until the
final frame, when McMillan broke
through for Seaforth's only major
Score.
At one point in the game the Us-
ually powerful Bears were held
cold, despite six tries deep in Clin-
ton territory. Seaforth centre Pete
Spittal suffered a back injury' in
the game and was taken to Scott .
Memorial Hospital here.
First Quarter -A., Clinton, rouge
(Warnouth); 2, Clinton, touch-
down (Carter); 3, SWUM, convert 3
(Elliott).
• Second' Quarter -4,,, Clinton, safes
ty touch (TitylOt); 6, Clinton, touch..
down (Cartier).
Third settarter---6-, Ciintine
('Carter).,- ' ,
Ninth .ieleittet ee 7, fee'
teuehdbtitii,
Referees-: Weedreve
MeCrtint tied L. tiottoy. ,
cision was reached, members ex-
pressed agreement that a fence or
backstop of some nature should be
erected.
While the Board agreed that no
charge will be made the Home and
School Association for use of the
school auditorium, it was noted at
the same time that no arrange-
inenta will be made at present for
rental of the auditorium 'to any
other group or organization, The
secretary was asked to write a let-
ter to the Home and School As-
sociation informing its members of
the Board's decision, and also re-
commending that the organization
use a minimum of lights on. meet-
ing evenings.
Principal John Talbot, after re-
porting September attendance was
96.48 per cent over the 'month, in-
formed the Board that Constable
Gordon Ferris, had appreathett him
regarding formation of a- safety
patrol. The Board readily condoned
the idea and asked Mr. Talbot to
go Shead with necessary' arrange-
ments.
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