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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1955-02-25, Page 1is tf Ninety -Fifth Year Whole Number 4546 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, FRIDAY',.FEBRUARY 25, 1955 McLean Bros,, Pyyklishela• $2.50 a Year in Advance McKILLOP SYSTEM PLANS DIALS • f GEORGE R. CAMPBELL 15 PRESIDENT McKillop Telephone System will be required to install dial tele- phones on that part of its system being switched by Clinton Bell of- fice, it was indicated at the an- nual meeting of subscribers held in Carnegie Library Saturday af- ternoon. Clinton system is switch- ing to dial is May, 1956. It was estimated the cost of carrying out preliminary work leading to the changeover will amount to $4,300. Dial phones to. be installed in 1956 will amount to a further $2,500. Preliminary work will include rebuilding lines and splitting existing circuits. Allan Campbell was re-elected commissioner for a three-year term at the annual meeting. Wal- ter Scott remains as commission- er for two years, and George R. Campbell for one year. Mr. Camp- bell will be this year's chairman. Presentation To Bank Employees At Hensall • At a staff gathering of the Bank of Montreal at Hensall, presenta- tions of a lighter was made to E. H. W. Forester, on the staff for the past two years, who has been appointed assistant accountant at City Hall Branch, London, and a travelling alarm clock to Mervyn Eyre, teller on the staff for one, and a half years, who has been transferred to the Aylmer branch. K. K. Christian, manager of the bank, made the presentations at the affair held in the bank. John M. Eckert is secretary -treas- urer and John Kellar, linesman. The system has 438 subscribers. The financial report showed total receipts of $13,145; operating ex- penses, $12,725 for gross gain of $420. At year-end assets totalled $47,- 469, while liabilities were $34,196, leaving a surplus of $13,273. Annual Red Cross Campaign Starts During March The annual Red Cross campaign is' being held in Seaforth and dis- trict commencin.g next week, gen- eral chairman Rev. J. W. Stinson, announced. In commenting on the need for funds, Mr. Stinson said commit- ments such as Hurrican Hazel, to which the Red Cross contributed so greatly, have resulted in a need for substantial contributions. The campaign continues throughout March. Arranging for the canvass in the various districts are: Main Street, W. E. Southgate; Northwest Area, A. Y. McLean; Northeast Area, A. W. Sillery; Southwest Area, E. C. Boswell; Southeast Area, Scott Habkirk; West End of Town, Ed. Andrews; East End of Town, Dale. Nixon; Tuckersmith, Rev. W. E. Milroy; McKillop, Robt. McMil- lan ; Egmondville, John Mc - Cloy; St. Columban, Father John McCowell;, Kinburn, Lorne Law- son; Walton, Wesley Hackwell. "CROSSROADS '55" HAS CAST OF 75 AGRICULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA A musical and dramatic extra- vaganza in which will be featured a cast of 75, is being presented by the Seaforth Agricultural So- ciety during the Easter holiday week on April 13 and 14. The show is being presented from the new auditorium of the Seaforth and District High School. Lois Hamilton, Dot Reid and Frank Sills will take the leading roles in the production, which will have a cast of seventy-five. Writ- ten especially by James R. Scott, the theme of the show is that there is just as much amusing and worthwhile in a small Western On- tario town as in the modern metropolis. "Crossroads '55" is designed to utilize the talent which is to be found in the Seaforth .district and the acts which will be included cover everything from the High- land Fling to the Mombo, from the choir of the Seaforth Public School to a sultry night-club torch singer. Altogether, over a 125 enthusias- tic workers, under the general convenership of Mrs. Patricia Nichols, have volunteered to help try to make the show one of the most interesting productions stag- ed in Seaforth in inany years. President of the Seaforth Agri- cultural Society, Russell Bolton, has high hopes for the success of the show and feels that it is an important part of the celebrations which the society has planned for marking its hundred and tenth anniversary. All the proceeds will go to mak- ing the Seaforth Fall Fair bigger and better than ever. Meetings Strain Town -Half Space Seaforth Town Hall on most nights is a lonely looking struc- ture. A glimmer of light shines from the fire hall and the police office, and that is all. But on Monday night things were different. For some rea- son three organizations decid- ed to hold meetings at the same time, with the result that both council rooms and the fire brigade room were filled. As an added attraction, the Badminton Club was active on the courts on the third floor. The demand for accommo- dation resulted in some con- fusion as people wandered in- to first one and then another room, seeking the meeting in which they were interested. My Armstrong, 90, Hallett Ex -Reeve, Passes Monday For many years Councillor and late Reeve of Hullett Township, Matthew Armstrong, 90, died at bis home in Seaforth early Mon- day morning, With the exception of the past two -months, he had been in good health. Born in Hullett 'Township the son of pioneer parents, he attend- ed Constance School. Early in life he evinced an interest in munici- pal and political affairs, which continued through the year. That he was regarded as an authority MATTHEW ARMSTRONG on municipal matters was indicat- ed by the number of occasions on which he was called on to serve his township as councillor and reeve. Mr. Armstrong was married 66 years ago at Londesboro to Annie Elizabeth Rogerson, who survives. He farmed in the Constance area until retiring in 1951 to Seaforth. He was a member of Constance United Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons and three daughters: Howard, R.R. 2, Seaforth; John, Londesboro; Fred, Hamilton; Jim, Clinton; Mrs. Thomas Pryce, Mc- Killop; Mrs. Percy Cole, Strat- ford, and Ella, Seaforth. The body rested at the G. A. Whitney Funeral Home here, where Rev. .7. T. White, of Lon- desboro United Church, assisted by Rev. J. W. Stinson, Seaforth, conducted funeral services on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial was in Burns' cemetery, Hullett. Pall- bearers were four sons: James, Fred, John and Howards, James Armstrong of Brussels, and Thos. Pryce. Flowerbearers were Gor- don Pethick, Ken Armstrong, Har- old and Oliver Pryce. KIPPEN YOUTH, 8, FATA.LY INJURED IN BICYCLE - CAR COLUSION Melvin Taylor, 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Taylor, R.R. 2, Kip - pen, received fatal injuries in a bicycle -car.. collision Tuesday while on his way to school. He passed away in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Wednesday morning. The car was driven by James T. Chapman, 23, of R.R. 3, Kip - pen, teacher at S.S. No. 6, Hib- bert, who also was on his way to school. The accident occurred about 8:45 a.m. near the farm of Har- vey Jacobi, R.R. 2, Kippen. The Taylor boy was riding to Unloading Eggs,- Hensall Man Falls, Fractures Wrist Clarence McNaughtn, Hensall, while unloading his truck of egg crates, had the misfortune to fall and slip on some ice, causing a compound fracture of his right wrist. X-rays, taken at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, revealed the fracture. He was released from hospital Friday evening and is recuperating at his home. Dr. J. C. Goddard attended. Credit Union Anticipates Dividend in '55 Possibility of a three per cent dividende being declared, was in- dicated at the annual meeting of Seaforth Community Credit Union held in the Town Hall Monday eve- ning. President P. D. McConnell, who presided, reported a profit on the 1954 operations, and said that earnings are now sufficient to practically insure shareholders a three per cent dividend in 1955. Organized a Iittle less than two years ago, the Union's member- ship now is in excess of 100. The meeting elected as directors Clare Reith, J. C. Stevens, John .Flannery, W. E. Southgate and John Hotham, Jr., the latter re- placing Mr. McConnell, who re- tired. The directors at a meeting in the immediate future will elect officers. Clare Reith has been 'vice-president; John Flannery, secretary, and Mr. Southgate, treasurer. The credit committee named by the meeting will be composed of Frank Reynolds, " Elmet Larone and F. C. J. Sills, the latter re- placing H. E. Smith. William M. Hart, E. P. Chesney and John Bach will form the supervisory committee. DISTRICT PUPILS COMPETE FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING AWARDS Annual parents' night and public speaking contest Was held at the Seaforth Public School Tuesday evening. The large auditorium was well filled as parents and Farmer, Urban Worker Bettr. r Off? District Forums Favour Fanner CROMARTY FORUM Cromarty Farm Forum was held Monday evening. Topic for discussion was: "Farmers and the Urban Worker." What factor do you think should,be considered in deciding which is better off, the farmer or urban worker? Work- ing hours, wages, relative respon- sibilities. Taking the factors into consideration, which of t w o groups do you feel better off? The forum decided the urban worker was the best off. How do you think farmers and urban workers might get to understand each oth- ers viewpoints and problems bet- ter? This forum thought by per- sonal public relations. Euchre winners were: ladies, Gerald Carey, Mrs. Bert Riley; gents, Harry Norris, Bert Riley; lone hands, Harry Norris. Mr. and Mrs. F. Chappel were in charge of the arrangements. FIRESIDE FARM FORUM The Fireside Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliv- er Anderson with 18 adults pres- ent. Topic under discussion was, ."City Worker or Farmer: Which is Better Off." The forum thought the type of work, social life, edu- cational facilities and environment' had a great deal to do with being happy. The city dweller has short- er hours, better educational facili- ties, more choice of jobs, whereas a farmer has to have a personal desire for farming or it is impos- sible to make a success of it. The forum agreed the farmers are bet- ter off; they don't have to punch time -clocks; children have plenty of space without traffic to con- tend with. Farmers usually have a continuous supply of food, di- rect from their own farms. Group one didn't think that the city dweller and farmer could un- derstand each others viewpoints and problems better because they don't try. The farm to the city dweller is just a good :place to ge ona holiday.Gro up �b thought yt that if the kaeleiinVitekthethOoit` dweller out to help him in his busy seas there would be more un- derst ding for the busy farmer. Pro essive euchre was played for a s"hgrt time. Winners were: high, Mrs, DorothyDalton; men's high, Mrs. Bob Jamieson; lone hands, Mrs. Dorothy Dalton and Mrs. Bob Jamieson; consolation, Mrs. Bietta Hoggart and Bob Jam- ieson. PARR LINE FORUM The members of the Parr Line Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Blackwell with 17 members present. The discussion topic was "The Farmer and the Urban Worker." The chief factors we consider which differ from farmers and urban workers are: The difference in the hours of labor; independ- ence and security; 'which group shares the most? We feel the far- mer is better off in respect if we do not take into consideration his longer hours of labor which he many times does not get paid for. While the urban worker may have more security in respect to regu- lated hours of work, pension plans, vacation with pay, etc., the free- dom and independence that the farmer enjoys will propably more than compensate this difference. The farm is a better place to bring up a family, with its fresh air and sunshine. Neighborliness is a feature on the farm; city dwel- lers may not know their next door neighbor. We think that over the years the farm will be the better place for one to live. The viewpoints of the farmer and urban worker: If farm organ- izations would try to inform the urban worker his cost of produc- tion' it would clear up much mis- understanding between these two groups, especially when food pric- es are high. This could be done byfarm organizations. The same Iea could be done by labor in re- •• pest to theirproblems; this might 4111 be done through.labor organ. t�Yllg 11 da6l i.gra4t..W4lit^�tb�tii 111 jiyil Euchre winners were: ladies, Ruth Ann Jarrott; gents, Ross Love. The evening concluded with lunch served by the ladies. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Ida Dick. S.S. 2, McKILLOP S.S. No. 2, McKillop, Farm For- um met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott this week. Topic for discussion was, "The Farmer and the Urban Worker: Which is the Better Off?" The radio broad- cast presented both sides of the picture fairly well. Turning to the local group, Ques- tion No. 1 (a): What factors do you think should be considered in deciding which is the better off, farmer or urban workers we list: security, health, happiness and contentment, steady employment, labor union headaches, cost of liv- ing, working hours, family life, fluctuating prices and pride of oc- cupation. (b) Taking these factors into consideration, which of the two groups do you feel is the bet- ter off? we say the farmer is the better off. Question 2: How do you think farmers and urban workers might get to understand each others viewpoints and problems better? One group suggested through the Federation of Agriculture and the labor unions; another says, intelli- gent discussion between individu- als; another suggested exchange of occupation for a short period to get the actual facts. Summing up, we say that in the larger cities, misunderstanding is still quite prevalent, but in the towns and villages such is not the case. The social hour was spent in progressive euchre, winners be- ing: ladies, most games, Mrs. EU - wood Clarke; lone hands, Mrs. Sam Storey; consolation, Mary Thompson; gents, most games T. McMillan; Ione hands, Sam Srtor- ey_ consolation, Win. Storey. ¶'he next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mtg.cord Mcarlien ' m41wAym,sivOst Put i.ku .rJOsla9 ud.u., s[d.Nl,t friends heard candidates from various classes compete for prizes and trophies: Participating this year for the first time were senior and junior classes from the Seaforth District High School, who competed for the A. Y. McLean and Ross Savauge trophies. Chairman for the eve- ning was F. E. Willis, represent- ing the Seaforth Public School Board. During intermission, musical numbers were contributed by Shar- on McNichol, Larry Beuermann and Gene Nixon. The awards were r presented to the successful competitors by Mrs. F. Kling, president of the Home and .School Club. while L. P. Plumsteel presented the McLean and Savauge trophies in the High School classes. Those competing and winners were: Class d—Grades 1 to 4: Christie Dobson (first), Darrell Schneider (second), Susan McLean, Maurice Stinson, Kim McLean, Ross Alli- son, Lynda Pryce, Ellen McCahe, Mary Tenn McLean, Donna Pear- cey. Class II—Grades 5 and 6: Pre- pared speech — Pearn McLean (first), Dianne McCabe (second), Bruce Miller, Barbara Talbot, Gerda Christensen, Bobby Mueg- ge. Class III—Grades 7 and 8: Kathy Boshart (first), Judy Bosh - art (second), Lynda Savauge. Barbara Plumsteel, Bryan Brady, Stan Brown. Class IV—Grades 9 and 10: (S.D.H.S.)—Marjorie Boyd (first), Linda Sims (second), Frank Bry- ans. Class V—Grades 11 and 12: (S. D.H.S.): Rose Marie Ducharme (first), Hugh Gorwill (second), Marion Hemingway, The judges were Rev. D. Glenn Campbell and James R. Scott. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER The World Day of Prayer will be observed' in this community in First Presbyterian Church on Fri- day afternoon at 3 p.m. Lieut. J. Hunter, of the Salvation Army, will be the guest speaker. All ladies of the community are in- vited to be present. Teacher: "With a single stroke of a brush, the great painter, Joshua Reynolds, could change a smile into a fro n, f ' pu 17 A wit t �y w th kin iny. of h' il ; s Esti t8in , SO%t1di of,.• us schgol.=.with a school companion, Sryee ;Jacobi. Police said the car attempted to steer between the boys who were on opposite sides of the road. Ontario Provincial Police Constable Lloyd Weitzel, of the Stratford Detachment, investi- gated the mishap. He said the gravel. road was snow covered. Believed to be suffering from a broken left arm and leg, the injur- ed boy was removed to St. Jos- eph's .Hospital, London. He was a student in Grade III at S.S. No. 10, Tuckersmith. He is survived by his parents, his motgter being the former Pearl Mousseau; a sister, Mrs. Jack Brintn and two brothers, John .and Alan. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. Marton Red men In Hensall Thursday Night Hensall Juniors, who defeat- ed Lucan in two straight games to go into the W.O.A.A. fin- als, meet Wiarton Red Men for the firsttime on home ice Thursday night, in the second game for the W.O.A.A. Junior Championship. Playing in Wiarton Satur- day night and without their regular goalie, Hensall lost a close decision. According to those who were in Wiarton, the return game in Hensall will be the best of the season. Minstrel Show Is Feature At Winthrop Church A minstrel show, presented by the McKillop Group of Duff's Church, . Walton, in Cavan Church, Winthrop, Friday night last, was a decide4 uccess. The cast consist- ed or 21 ladies dressed in negro costumes, who all did their part exceedingly well. Mrs. Robert McMichael was the interlocutor, and the endmen were Mrs. Andrew Coutts, Mrs. J. Bos- man, Mrs. Nelson Reid and Mrs. Ted McCreath. A trial in court was staged, with Mrs. Gordon Mc - Gavin taking the judge's part, with Mrs. Dave Watson, Mrs. Rus- sell Barrows, Mrs. George Love and Mrs. Graham Sholdice assist- ing. Thomas Hackwell gave a reading entitled, "Mrs. Snowflake Stops To Talk a Bit," which • de- serves a special mention. Mrs. George Fox introduced the cast, while Miss Lois Fox read the in- troduction. During intermission Mrs. J. Bos- man, Mrs. William Dennis, Faye Love, Shirley Bosman, Mary Den- nis, Mrs. Andrew Coutts and Mrs. Ted McCreath contributed suitable musical numbers. Mrs. Ted Mc- Creath and Mrs. Dave Watson were accompanists. Seaforth Citizens Suffer Injuries In Accident Series Struck by a bale of hay while at work at the farm of Harold .Jackson, east of Seaforth, on Sat- urday. Alex McDonald is a patient in Scott Memorial Hospital, suf- fering from neck injuries. Miss Valeria Drope, superinten• dent of Scott Memorial Hospital, suffered injuries to her back when she slipped as she was leaving the nurses' residence. She is a pat- ient in the hospital. Falling while taking part in a dance at a reception in Londes- boro last week, Mrs. Thos. Flynn fractured her ankle. She is able to get about with the aid of crutches. Hensall Church Extends Call To Tara Minister The congregation of Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensall, held a special meeting Thursday even- ing and unanimously decided to extend a call to the Rev. Donald MacDonald, of Tara Presbyterian Church. The pulpit was declared vacant the middle of October, 1954. Rev. MacDonald, who has ac- cepted the call, was born on the island of Harnis on the northwest coast of Seotland, studied for the ministry of the Church of Scot- land at Glasgow University and Trinity College, graduating from the latter in 1935. He held one pas- torate in Scotland—Baryas, Isle of Lewis', where he was minister for 12 ye'" rs, Mr. MacDonald came to Canada in 1947, where he was inducts d to the caltgregation, of Bolderd 'le, Cape Breton Island, where he, sta y e for three �R � years. rte was, ,�hlle�' to 'i'`iiitda ilk. ►, where. he, a ' . sr, c9. f , l �r is �?.,�,i;fdt''�b. h� l ���tu�•1�`.'�,���lV:` 4..eliA..S3. ��JXl�MaY 1 Seaforth C. of. C. PIan SpringClean-Up (am Members of the Seaforth Cham- ber of Commerce elected Bruce Gehan' president for the coming year at the annual meeting of the organization, held at the Town Hall Monday evening, Mr. Gehan suc- ceeds M. R. Savauge, who has been president during 1954. In handing over his responsibili- ties to the incoming president, Mr. Savauge expressed his apprecia- tion to the members of the Cham- ber of Commerce, and particular- ly to the executive and commit- tees for the manner in which they had co-operated with him in fur- thering the aims and objects of the organization. ,In his opinion, much had been accomplished- dur- ing the year, and he bad every confidence that the work would be furthered under the incoming ex- ecutive. In assuming office, Mr. Gehan told the meeting that he was de- pendent upon the assistance which he felt certain would be forthcom- ing from the members and said, too, that he looked forward to guidance from Mr. Savauge and the outgoing executive. He realiz- ed that there were many projects with which the C. of C. could pro- vide assistance, and it was his hope that members would co-oper- ate in raising matters that were the concern of the community. He expressed his appreciation for the honor that had been given him. Mr. Savauge presided for the meeting which preceeded the elec- tion of officers. Named vice-presi- dent was Ross Hamilton. Eric Milner was re-elected as secretary and Mervin Nott re-elected as treasurer. The new executive will appoint chairmen of the various standing comrnittees. Considerable discussion concern- ed the Dollar Days which had been held during recent years, and members indicated various pro- posals whereby it was felt they could better serve the purpose for which they were intended. A deci- BRUCE GEHAN sion as to the number of special bargain days which might be held during the present year vas left to the new executive. Clean-up Campaign A feature of the Chamber of Commerce work during the com- ing months will be the sponsorship of a clean-up campaign. which it is expected will be held the latter part of April or early in May. Chairman of a committee named to handle the campaign is Mervin Nott, who will make arrangements for others who will assist him. In discussing the clean-up campaign, it was suggested that co-operation could be anticipated from the Fire Chief and members of the Fire Brigade, and also that the annual spring paper drive of the Lions Club might be held at the same time. Reporting on the co-operation which the C. of C. extends to the Seaforth Agricultural Society in arranging an exhibit by merch- ONE DEAD; FRANK SILLS INJURED IN TWO -CAR HEAD-ON COLLISION Condition of Frank Sills was sub- stantially improved Wednesday morning, members of his family said. Mr. Sills, 74, well-known known Seaforth businessman and former reeve, 'received multiple injuries as a result of a head-on FRANKIQ S LS Gideons Present Testaments To Public Schoolrooms New Testaments were presented to the pupils and teachers of Grades V, VI, VII and VIII of the Seaforth Public School on Wednes- day afternoon of last week by re- presentatives of the Gideons. Mak- ing the presentation were John W. Thompson, Seaforth, and A. J. Chambers and Keith Spackman, of Stratford. On Tuesday night, Gideons from Stratford, St. Marys, Mitchell and Bayfield, met in. Seaforth, when they were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Thompson. collision opposite the Lions - Park about 11:30 Thursday morning. He is in Scott Memorial Hospital suf- fering from a fractured leg and arm, several ribs and multiple lacerations. The accident claimed the life of Harry Roth, 56. Monkton, sole oc- cupant of the other car involved in the crash. The Roth car was proceeding east. the Sills car west, according to police. Both cars were extensively damaged. Ontario Provincial Police Con- stables Gordon Ferris and Helmar Snell. of Seaforth, investigated. It is expected an inquest will be held, and has been set tentatively for March 11, according to Con- stable Ferris. Funeral Largely Attended A large number of persons at- tended the funeral service on Sun- day of Harry R. Roth, crash vie - Lin of an auto accident at Sea - forth Thursday. Mr. Roth had been a resident of Monkton for the past 10 years. He worked in Kit- chener prior to going to Monkton,' where he was engaged in chick hatchery business at Monkton with his brother-in-law, George Metz. of Monkton. Many floral tributes and cards graced the casket and marked the high esteem inwhich the departed man was held. The service was held in Monkton United Church at 2 p.m. Rev. Jas. Cross, pastor of the church, offici- ated. Organist was Mrs. Carl Hol- man. A duet, "He is My Friend," was sung by Miss Marion Poslift and Miss Patsy Parkinson. Two hymns were sung by the congrega- tion, "Abide With Me" and "The Lord is My Shepherd." Pallbearers who also carried the many floral tributes were Andrew Crawford, Alvin Ritz, John W. Partridge, Irwin Schade, Ronald Houston and W. Ducklow, all of Monkton. Interment was made in the Riverside cemetery, New Ham- burg. An Odd Fellows' service was held at the graveside. Friends and relativg,s attended from Radville. Saskatcfihewan, Sea - forth, New Hamburg, Hamilton, Kitchener, Listowel, Waterloo, Brussels. Elmira, Mitchell, At= wood, Stratford, Milverton, Park- hill, Monkton and surrounding dis- trict. TURF CLUB PLANS TWO RACE MEETS; ELECT WILLARD ELLIOTT PRESIDENT Willard Elliott was elected presi- dent of the Seaforth Turf Club at a well -attended meeting of the club held in the Town Hall Mon- day evening. He succeeds John Campbell, who was elected treas- urer. Other officers arc: vice-presi- dent, Harold Jackson, and secre- tary, Clare Haney. The club will sponsor a meet here on Wednesday, June 8, and details as to classes and purses will be worked out at a meeting to be called in two weeks, Mr. Haney said. The meeting made preliminary arrangements to hold a meet in conjunction with the Seaforth and Old Boys'i1s tioiatkkt District durin •toe reunion,41 t�A dw:A4iti,�yi. h4'k lhm.�si�Gv� ust 3. Decision as to the date of the reunion meet will be taken following a conference in Toronto Thursday between Turf Club re- presentatives and the Racing As- sociation. Name Winners At L.O.B.A. Euchre Prize -winners at the L:O.B.A. euchre Monday evening were: ladies, high, . Mrs. Ken Chessell; lone hands, Mrs. Norman Steins; consolation, Mrs. Hartman Ibis - ser; Men high, Alfred B'yerman; lone hands, Norman:,Seo s; con- �:. .r. s � latiote, Satn Petit Ohre, Wea ants ands manufacturers on, tle: oc- casion of the fall fair, Keith .Sharp who- was chairman of that- Com-mittee; said that the prime essen- tial ssential to a proper exhibit was to underway early. In his opinion, planning for the event should,start anytime now, and certainly should not be left, as too frequently is the case, until a couple of weeks be- fore the fair. He felt that if pro- per planning was done it would be possible to obtain exhibits not on- ly from a greater number of Sea - forth firms and merchants, but also from outside manufacturers. There was a definite benefit if there were more draws or similar activities, which had the effect of attracting a greater number of people into the exhibit areas. He suggested that the C. of C. could be of additional help in stimulat- ing interest in the fall fair parade, and suggested that a second' com- mittee to co-operate in this fashion might well be appointed; The fact that a parade is planned as a fea- ture of the Old Boys' Reunion cele- bration should be of assistance in guaranteeing a greater entry of floats and other features in the fall fair parade, since merchants could be asked to retain floats for a second appearance later on. •No Decision on Signs Gordon Wright, chairman of the Civic Improvement Committee, told the meeting that as instruct- ed at an earlier meeting, his com- mittee had presented plans to Sea - forth Council in connection with the erection of signs at each of the entrances to the town. This fol- lowed a presentation of the matter by a letter from the secretary. While council appeared to favor the matter, no decision was taken, council suggesting additional in- formation was needed. It was in- dicated that queries would have to be made of the Department of Highways to determine the man- ner in which the signs could be erected. Others suggested that there need not be any worry about erecting the signs until approval of council had been obtained in or- der that they could be constructed, The secretary was instructed to write council to determine what action had been taken. The president, Mr. Savauge, sug- gested to the meeting that there was a demand on the part of car- tain merchants to have Saturday closing hours in effect during April reviewed. Under existing arrange- ments, it is intended that the stores will remain open on Satur- day night until nine o'clock, and in sonic quarters this is felt to be of little value, and that the stores should either continue to close at six o'clock or stay open until 10 o'clock. Considerable confusion re- sults because persons in the dis- trict are at a loss to know which particular hours are in effect. It was suggested by Keith Sharp that the matter of determining store hourly be left to the merchants themseives. This w; uld be prefer- able, he said, to the present plan of the C. of C. discussing at great length the various store hours. In his opinion. it interferred with other matters which should be the responsibilities of the Chamber. The meeting adopted a recommen- dation which is to go to the mer- chants' committee. that considera- tion be given to establishing store hours for nine months of the year on Saturday night at 10 o'clock. Mr. Savauge said that he had been approached by a merchant who thought that there would be an advantage if stores remain op- en on a portion of the holidays which fell during the Old Boys' Reunion period. In other centres where reunions had been held, he said that there was a requirement for many of the services offered by stores, and that these resulted in. merchants being asked to open on many occasions throughout the holidays. This could be avoided if arrangements were made in ad- vance to stay open during specific periods. Contest Suggested A suggestion that the C. of C. co-operate with the Old Boys' Re- union Association to sponsor a contest for the best decorated resi- dence on the occasion of the re- union, was proposed by John C. Crich. The meeting indicated that such a contest would promote con- siderable good -will and the matter was referred to the incoming ex- ecutive to take the necessary ac- tion. Consideration was also given to the success of the best decorated home contest which the Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with The Huron Expositor, had sponsor- ed at Christmas. it was the opin- ion of the meeting that the contest resulted in many more Seaforth homes being decorated, and mem- bers recalled occasions on which visitors to the town had comment- ed on the favorable publicity which the plan had brought about. The meeting was told that a dinner meeting is being planned for Monday April 25, and the speaker will be Dr. Edward G. Pleva, head of, the geography de- partment of the University; Western Ontario: br mie;lt the exettitive~ has` with Dr. Plena ih?r'i tain his presence, indicate the,..lteps taken When his Hes e.,a ed