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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1956-04-13, Page 1%TY.751, .x.".4;PqriD • . ear Wtiede:NUMbee4694: SEAFORTH, ONTARIO', OIDAY, APRIL 13, 1956 ° SEAFORTH PEE-WEES, who made a name for themselves in the Young Canada games at Coderich last week, included a pair of twins and two brothers on the squad. Left to right are Jim Dick, twin; Kenneth and Jim McLlwain, brothers, and Tom Dick, twin. Proceeds Over $500 as Women's Auxiliary Penny Sale Prizes Go (bought with donatioes), Barney Dave Stewart. Hildebrand; 2 cartons soft drinks Lamp (Frank Kling),Hilda Aus- (W. H. Elliott), Mrs. Mary Mc- tin; lotions, Leroy Felkar; sport Quaid; beauty kit (J. E. Keating), shirt (Stewart Bros.), Mrs. Wm. Mrs. J. K. Willis, Waterloo; grease , Alexander, Walton; TV stool (G. job (Rowcliffe Motors), Bill Ben- ' A. Whitney), Ron Myatt; 50 lbs. nett; pillow cases (S, Shinen), Mrs. Mary McQuaid. More than $500 was realized as a result of the annual Hospital Auxiliary Penny Sale. the draws fur which were made Saturday Reports on the successful affair were presented to a meeting of the auxiliary Tuesday evening, when Mrs. E. A. McMaster, auxil- iary president, presided. The meeting made arrangements sfor a tea, to be held on Hospital Day, May 11. It was decided to purchase chairs for bedrooms in the nurses' residence. Tea was served by a committee, including Mrs. A. Gilbert, Mrs. D. Bright- rall, Lirs. H. Whyte and Mrs. R. Boussey. In referring to the penny sale, appreciation was expressed by the meeting to all who had co-operat- ed in making the event so success- fuL Particular reference was made to G:A.,Whitney,whcr-loaned :his store, and to F. Kling for the use of a P.A. system, and to all who • hade made donations. In addition to the donors, who are listed, cash donations were made by the following: Anson Gil- bert, John Pullman, McConnell & Hays, Phillips' Fruit Market, 'Teall's Garage, Seaforth Clinic, Seaforth Beauty Parlor, •Turnbull Bryans, Dr. J. A. Gorwill, A. W. Sillery, Sid Pullman, W. E. South- gate, Carol Lyn Shop, Don Wood, Dennis Electric, M. A. Reid, Ross Scott, Brucefield, and an anony- mous donor. The donors (in brackets) and the winners are shown below: Case of corn, (W. D. Smith Gro- cery), Joan William, R.R. 4, Sea - forth; 40 gallons stove or fuel oil (Dundas & Loney), John C. Muir; box of .chocolates (J. C. Crich), Mrs. Frank L. Maloney; 6 dozen eggs (J. M. Scott), Mrs. Bill Nealy, Stratford; 24 lbs. pastry flour (R. Kerslake), Mrs. George Leitch, Clinton; 2 cartons Coca-Cola (W. E. Elliott), Mrs. Alex Smith; case Of pork and beans (Clair Haney), M. Case; 6 dozen eggs (J. M. Scott), Mrs. Frank Sills, .Sr.; 24 lbs, pastry flour (R. Kerslake), Mrs. E. C. Chamberlain; case of peas (Cleary's LGA.), Mrs. John R. Stewart. Boys' shoes (Seaforth Shoes), Gary Montgomery, Seaforth; 12 cans corn (Art Wright), Barney Hildebrand; chassis lubrication (Blue & Scott), Don Denomme, Clinton; scratch pads (News Of- fice), Mrs. William Smith, Dublin; lotions, Gary Montgomery; white bedroom slippers (Smith Shoe Store), Mrs. E. Mills; $5.00 order certificate (T. Eaton Co.), Joan Devereaux, Toronto; lubrication and wash job (Supertest Station), Francis Storey, Dublin; 8 cans chocolate syrup, Mrs. Earl Papple; box writing paper (R. R. McKind- sey), Gillian Stevens; book Lions tickets, value $6 (Expositor Of- fice), Bruce Austin. Five dollar permanent wave( Muriel Elliott), Mrs. Jack Scott; 'lotions, K. Elliott, Brucefield; case of corn (G. McGonigle), Mrs. J. R. Davidson; oil change (Walden & Broadfoot), G. Savauge; lotions, Sadie Stewart; wine bedroom slip- pers (Willis Sboe Store), Mrs. Grace McCalluin, illytir; cigarette roller (R. R. McIUtidsey), Mrs. Ken Musser; ham or roll of meat (Fuhr's Meat Market), Mrs. Frank Sills, Sr.; 8 cans chocolate syrup, Carol Chesney. Lotiens, Bill Austin; 4 cans oil, (Milt Hoff), Mrs. George Eaton; clean topeoat and suit (Gillespie Cleaners)., .Tack Crozier; lotions, Bill Dinsmore; man's shirt (S. Shinen), Foster Bennett; blue bed- room slippers (Smith Shoe Store), ' Mrs. John McGregor; tray (Simp- son -Sears), Mrs. .Tairies Broadfoot; S cans choeolatelYrulik,lless Ham- ilton; lotfons,'MrS. L. Jones. Eg- niondville; catchers .iiiitt, Catherine Moylan, St. ebitunban. Towel and washeletb (Stewart Bros.), Miss Alice Tieveteaul, To- ronto; Davy Crockett MI (Kiddies Shop), Mrs. DarrySeltier,• cottage toll (Chrialleili Butcher Shop), Bar- ney., knife tray (Art Wright), Miss ,„Aork,. Io 410S, joent'Oof OA 4 sugar (with donations), E. H. Close; lotions, Fred Maritz, Lon - Pink bedroom slippers (Willis don; camera (J':' E. Keating), H. Shoe Store), Mrs. Helen Connell; Leslie; 20 -piece set dishes (with lotions, Mrs. Theron Betties; 5 lbs. donations), Mrs. George McArthur, butter (Seaforth Creamery), Miss Walton; nurses' kit, Joe Williams; Judy Crich; 2 quarts paint (John electric teapot (Ross Savauge), Bach), Hilda Austin; lotions, Mrs. Mrs. John Scott; vitamin capsules, William Smith, Dublin; $5 meat Mrs. Wm. Leeming; china flower order (H. Whyte & Son), Hilda holder (Ferranti Electric), E. Austin; angel food (D. Parke), Mary Morris; , suit and topcoat cleaned (Scoins Cleaners), Flor- ence Beattie; box chocolate bars (Huron Wholesale), Mrs. Sam Scott; 8 cans chocolate syrup, Mrs. J. M: McMillan. Coffee percolator (from dona- tions), Lulu Watson; lotions, Mar- garet - Elder; 3 dozen 'A' large eggs, (Dale Produce), Mrs. Ruth Knight; candleholder (M. Staffen), J. A. MacDonald; 4 shoe brushes (Jack Thompson), Bill Austin; 8 cans chocolate syrup, Mrs. Julia Christensen; lotions, Mrs. George Eaton; box cigars (E. H. Close), James Simms; plant (Eric Mil- ner), Mrs. Don Woods; lotions, Olive Clark. Stratford. Box Sweet Marie bars (Huron Wholesale), Walter Shortreed, Wal- ton; angel food (Smith's Bakery), Mrs. P. L. Brady; lamp (R. S. Box), J. Twyford; lotions, Bill Aus- tin; wine slippers (Willis Shoe Store), Libby Habkirk; pitcher (J. A. Westcott), Mrs. Alex Bethune; sun glasSes (J. Longstaff), Lulu Watson; lotions, Mrs. Joe Grum- metf; dishes (Sills' Hardware), Mrs. H. Huisser; electric teapot (Ross Savauge), A. •Calder; lo- tions, M. W. Stapleton; wool blan- ket (Hospital Auxiliary), TIM Aus- tin; 5 lbs. cheese (Seaford' Co-op), Loss $10/000 As Fire Razes Tuckersmith Barn Damage estimated at $1.0,000 by Seaforth Fire Chief John F. Scottk resulted Tuesday night when fire destroyed a large barn on the farm of Kenneth McKenzie, Concession 2, L.R.S., Tuckersmith. The fire was discovered, by a passing motorist, who called*Bruce- field fire department. In turn, Sea-. forth brigade was called at 10:20. When the brigade arrived a few minutes later, the fire bad advanc- ed to a point where nothing could be saved, Chief Scott said. Both. brigades concentrated on prevent- ing the flames from spreading to the nearby residence. Mr. McKenzie was in the barn about 7:30, Chief Scott said, and at that time everything seemed to be in order. He was away, when- the fire was discovered, although Mrs. McKenzie and the family were home. There is no phone in the home, and the family was not aware of the fire until told by passersby. Cause of the blaze is not known. More PUC Accommoda* Memel-, Windsor; • 8 -cans choco- late syrup, Mrs. Art Henderson. Fishing rod (Bill Hart), Gillian Stevens; wall plaque (Ziler and Nott), H. Leslie; ice bucket (Bald- win Hardware); G. A. Whitney; milk tickets (Seafortb Dairy), Mrs. C. A. Barber; doll (Steadman's 5c to $1 Store), E. McMaster; lo- tions, Mrs, John McGregor; bed- spread (Hospital Auxiliary), Mrs. Roy Wildfong, Walton; gallon of white paint (Graves' Wall Paper Shop), Mrs. John Kerr, R.R. 1, Du - lin; shoe polish, ete„ (Hugh Thomp- son), Peter Sillery; lotions, Dianna Comnerford, Stratford. Grease job (M. E. Clarke), E. H. CloseT\( snack table (G. A. Whit- ney), Elsie Doig; stroller (Hospital Auxiliary), Mrs. J. A. McKenzie; fishing rod (Crown Hardware), Bill Stevens; occasional chair (Boshart & Sons), Mrs, W. J. Cleary; 6 polishing cloths, Henry Warnick, pillowcases, G. A. Whit- ney; polishing cloths, Hilda Aus- tin; Hobbi-Craft kit (Ontario Tex- tiles), Barbara Box; house dress (E. Larone), Barney Hildebrand; 5 gallons gasoline (Cleve Coombs), Mrs. C. rt. Henderson; 6 spark plugs (Scott Habkirk), Fred Bab- cock; 1 gallon motor oil (Canadian Tire Corporation), Deborah Ann Pearce. DISTRICT LIBERALS HEAR HARRIS; ENTHUSIASTIC-WALKERTON MEETING An enthusiastic meeting of Lib- erals frogn riding comprising the Western Ontario North Liberal As- sociation heard Finance Minister Walter F. Harris declare that "the next election is going to be fought with the present Government con- tinuing to be the party of progress and prosperity, not prejudice." The occasion was the annual meeting of the association held in Walker- ton Wednesday afternoon. The aud- ience filled Walkerton Town Hall to capacity, Mr. Harris freely predicted that the gross national product will continue, to increase because the Government gives free scope for activity and population growth. He said 1956 will be the best year by any index. Officers elected by the associa- tion were: President, Frank Har- ber, of Kitchener; vice-presidents, William P. Telford, of Owen Sound, and P. S. MacKenzie, of Walker- ton; secretary; John Murray, of Kitchener; treasurer, James Ers- kine, of Atwood; solicitor, George The loss includes three cows, three calves, 35 pigs, grain, feed and a number of implements. It is partially covered by insurance. About a year ago the barn was threatened by fire when a tractor fell through the mow floor. Truck is Burned Earlier Tuesday,- Seaforth fire- men answered a McKillop call when a truck, used to haul dry gar- bage, caught fire. Operated by Gus Johnston and Francis Hicknell, the truck had backed to the dump ready to unload, when it, became stuck in the soft ground. As it was being freed, fire spread from the dump to the truck. • Damage amounted to $600, Chief Scott said. until Agrees To. Town. Improved accommodation f or the Public Utility Commission and a program of alterations and main- tenance work at Seaforth' Town Hall, appeared to be a possibility in the immediate future as a re- sult of consideration which Coun- cil gave proposals of the Commis- sion at its meeting Monday night. Faced with the necessity of a major rewiring job in the nearly 70 -year-old building, together with other maintenance work Council was interested in a suggestion ad- vanced by the P.U.C. that an ar- rangement be worked out where- Frost To Open New 'Building Huron County's new $700,000 county court house is slated to be officially opened at 2:30 p.m. May 29. Announcement was made by Clerk -Treasurer A. H. Erskine, A reception will be held at noon prior to the opening. The • modern structure will be. officially opened by Premier Les- lie Frost. Other speakers will in- clude Attorney -General Kelso Rob- erts, William Goodfellow, minister of municipal affairs, along with members of Parliament and offi- cials of County Council. Appointments to the Ontario Lib- eral Association executive: Dr. A. D. McAllister, of Dundalk; Charles McKinnon, of Guelph; Miss May Sullivan. of Waterloo; Mrs. Marie Ireland, of Stratford; Norman Drimmie, of Elora; A. E. Greer, of Glamis; Maurice Downs, of Wiarton; Ennis Murphy, of Mount Forest; Rennie Caldwell, of Fergus; R. S. Hetherington, of Wingham; Ivan Kalbfleisch, of Zurich; Wil- liam Barrie, of Galt; Ross Mc - Ewing, of Drayton, and James N. Corrie, of Atwood. Ontario Liberal Leader Farqu- har Oliver dealt with a recent ses- sion of the Ontario Legislature and said that Liberal members are in complete agreement with Ottawa on the matter of tax ren- tals. — Alvin Hunter, Killed in Crush' by the Commission could have made available td it the north side of the building. If this proposal was agreed to by Council, the Commis- sion would expect to construct gar- age and workshop accommodation at the rear of the townbuilding. Any proposals of the PU.C, were subject to Hydro Electric power Commission approval, it was point- ed out. The alternative to acceptance by Council was the removal of the P.U.C. from the building, and Coun- cil, faced with a loss in rental which would result, by resolution FAITH, COURAGE REQUIREMENTS, SPEAKER WARNS LIONS, FARMERS Urging his hearers to be enthusi- astic about the things they do, Rev. W. A. Young, of Ontario Agricul- tural College, Guelph, told mem- bers of the Seaforth Lions Club and their farmer. guests on the occasion of the Club's annual Farmers' Night, that it was nec- essary that the future be faced with optimism, courage and confi- dence. In order to face the chal- lenge of the atomic age, each of us must have unbounded faith, he said. Outlining the problems which face the farmer as a result of the spread between the cost of art- icles he bought and the amount he received for his produce, Mr. Young told his hearers that he didn't have the answer, but that one part of the answer was an in- creased appreciation on the part of urban citizens as to the situa- tion in which the farmer found himself. Not only was the farmer faced with prices that were failing to keep up with costs of production, but at the same time he. was com- peting with the five o'clock whistle and with labor, which had become accustomed to the 40 -hour week. While finding no fault with the 40 - hour week, the speaker pointed out that it was an impossibility for the farmer to operate on such a basis. More Huron Students Mr. Young, who was minister of Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hen- sall, for eight years, recalled the pleasure that had been his while he served in Huron County. He said that in his post at OAC., he fre- quently met pupils from Huron, and that, at the moment, there are more O.A.C. pupils from Huron County there than from any other county in the province. Credit for this condition, he said, must go to the enlightened attitude of Huron citizens generally, and to the edu- cational work which has been done by the 'Pgricultural representative and his assistants. He was particu- larly happy to have the opportun- ity to speak on the occasion of an Agricultural Night, because, in his opinion, such events were most helpful in that they made po,ssible increased understanding of the problems of each other. Outlining the advances that had been made in a scientific sense during recent years. the speaker said that, while it is true such ad- vances have resulted in an increas- ed standard on the part of those who had participated in them, at the same time as citizens of a community. we had failed to edu- cate ourselves in the art of get- ting along together and in under- standing each other. He felt that development along this line was esse,ptial, since understanding of each others problems was basic to world peace. Only as a result of understanding on a world basis would it be possible to relieve the tensions that beset us today. Farmer is Keyman Despite scientific advances, Mr. Young pointed out that the person engaged in agriculture was still the keyman in that it was he who provided the food without which none of the other developments would have been possible. "You can't get along without friends," he said, "and j7ou can't get along without food," As an indication of what he meant. he • pointed out that the threat to peace today was great- est in those areas where food was in short supply. Food and under- standing may well be prime keys to peace, he said. Farming practices have pro- gressed more during the past 50 years-- than in the previous 1,000, he said. Farming today is becom- ing each day more complex and more complicated. A farmer is required to know, more about more thingsthan a man in any other profession. As an example. he said that farmers today were faced with being required to know. about a dozen different kinds of fertilizer. Fifty years ago there was but one kind of fertilizer and, the speaker added, even today that still is the best. Despite the great advances that have been made by agriculture, persons in Canada engaged in the Industry today are 31 per cent less than was the case 25 years ago. Production during the same period is up 25 per cent. Fifty years ago half the population of the country Was engaged MN agricultural pur- suits, whereas today otily 14 per dent afe so engaged. pee farmer today produces 70 per tent more ,• " Alvin L. Hunter, until a few months ago a resident of Seaforth, was killed and another seriously injured a half -mile south of Brus- sels late Saturday afternoon.. Mr. Hunter. 54, now residing in Stratford, was the driver of the car. Seriously injured was William McWhirter, driver of the truck, who was taken to Listowel Hospi- tal, suffering a triple arm frac,- ture, a broken cheekbone and a deep cut on his face. Mr. Hunter was driving towards Brussels when the collision occur- red. Both men were alone and both vehicles were wrecked. Called to the scene were Dr. C. A. Myers and Dr. R. W. Stephens. coroner, who pronounced Mr. Hun- ter dead. Provincial Constable R. Lewis, Wingham, said an inquest will be held. Mr. Hunter was born and lived in the Brussels district. He had been a resident of Seaforth about 10 years before removing to Strat- ford. Surviving are his ' wife, the former Margaret Pride, a daugh- ter, Joan, at home; four sisters. Mrs. Anna Beshley, in California; Mrs, Mary Baker, of Listowel; Mrs, Emma McCallum, St, Thom- as, and Mrs, L. Gordon, Cranbrook, and. a brother, WWiam, of Oshawa. The body rested at the Rann Funeral Home, Brussels, where service was conducted Tuesday by the Rev. W. A. Williams. Burial was in Brussels cemetery. Junior Leader Attends U.S. Meet Miss Helen Johnston, of Brussels, has returned after attending the Patterson, of Hanover. sixth annual Tri-State Extension Conference for Young Men and Women at Pocono Manor, Pennsyl- vania, April 6-8. She Was one of four selected from Ontario Junior Farm groups to attend. "Developing Ourselves for Lead- - ership" was the theme of the con- ference attended by 325 persons, mostly from Pennsylvania and Kazinair Skores10 72 Constance New York,. but including small was atrialgen with —a heart attack delegations f r o m Connecticut, and passed away immediately as Maryland, New Hampshire, Ohio he was assisting to start his truck and Ontario. in Constance about 9:30 Wednesday The program was developed morning. He was, a native of largely through workshops on such Roumania. topics as community lbadership, A beekeeper. he came to Con- discovering and Wing leadership, stance about 1941. He lived alone. family relationships, the rural The truck had not been in use church, organizational publicity, during the winter and it was while folk dancing, group games, and an effort Was being made to, start' song leadership. Miss Johnston it that he,. died. , • participated in the workshops on He is survived 1337 four sons in group games. She is a member. of Windsor. Funeral arrangements the Seaforth Junior Farmers and had .not been completed at time Junior Institute and is a fernier of going Co press. The body Is rest- president of ittitot County Junior ing Vilittaeea,kaa4ai Bowe.. Thai ft; • Starting Truck, Constance Man Stricken, Dies Wins Jeep In Fina Contest than an equivalent farmer produc- ed 25 years ago. Despite these amazing advances, the -farmer is not at the moment obtaining his proper return in relation to those engaged in other industry. The meeting was arranged by a committee which included H. H. Leslie, James M. Scott, J. Scott Cluff and Homer Hunt. Mr. Leslie was chairman. The speaker was introduced by Art Bolton, assistant agricultural representative, and the appreciation of the meeting was expressed by H. G. Meir. J. R. Spittal, chairman of the Easter Seal Committee, told the meeting that $489.50 had been re- ceived to date. This compares with $346' in 1951; $509' in 1952; $467 in 1953; $545 in 1954, and $479 in 1955. He was hopeful that, with the' co-operation of members of the club, a new high could be established this year. The meeting was held in the Sunday School room of St. Thomas' Church, and the ' ladies of that church catered for the dinner. Winner of the first in a series of children's jeeps to be offered each week for the next four weeks by Walden & Broadfoot, of the Fina Service Station here, was R. A. Eades, Louisa St., Seaforth. The winner was determined Sat- urday night. Huron County Farm News Extreme warm weather during the past week rapidly diminished the snow, which has practically all disappeared except for along fenc- es and in the bush. Several good runs of sap were reported during the week; however, maple syrup is in short supply and is selling quite rapidly at $5.00 per gallon. Local suppliers of seed for sale 'have become exhausted and there is still a keen demand for Rodney and Garry Oats and Brant barley. Seed cleaning Plant operators are working around the clock in an attempt to -keep up the orders for seed cleaning Retired Manager, James G. Mullen Dies in 81st Year requested the P.U.C. to maintain its accommodation in the town building. At the same time, Coun- cil agreed to a proposal that the P.U.C., in conjunction with the property committee, take immedi- ate steps to obtain the services of an architect to propose a suggest- ed arrangement, as well as obtain an overall estimate of the cost. P.U.C. spokesman, Chairman Frank Kling, and Commissioner D'Ovrleon Sills, indicated that the cost of the alterations necessary in that part of the building which the Com- mission might occupy, would be borne by the commission. For many years a leading Sea - forth businessman and manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce here for 17 years, James Gibson Mullen died Friday in Scott Mem- orial Hospital. In his 81st year, he had been ill for a year. Born at North Augusta, Ontario. he began his career with the bank as a young man, and served at many points in Ontario. In 1907, at Alternative Available In raising the matter, Mr. Kling told Council that the Commission for some time had been faced with a requirement for improved ac- commodation, and that the H_E. P.C. was continuing to press the matter to such an extent that it was necessary to take immediate action. With this in mind, an op- tion had been obtained on the Daly building, which expires April 16. Since then it had been suggested changes in the Town Hall to pro- vide necessary accommodation could be made. It was hoped an indication could be obtained as to Council's attitude, Mayor McMaster, pointing out that the P.U.C. proposal would be of substantial assistance to the town in completing essential re- pairs to the building, said that it was evident that maintenance and alterations were necessary to the town building if there was to be a saving in fuel and other costs. He commended an editorial which had appeared in a recent issue of The Expositor, whei-e the maintenance problem, which was facing the town, had been discussed. He in- dicated that, in the event that it became necessary for the P.U.C. to move out, the town would not only lose $300 rent, which the P.U. C. was presently paying, but also the additional amount that it was expected would be paid in view of the increased accommodation. At the same time, the town would have a large amount of space which would be of little use. San Feancisco, fie married the former Grace E. McFaul, of Sea - forth, who survives. He was man- ager of the, bank here from 1917 to 1932. Active in church and com- munity affairs. he was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a member of the session and a for- mer member of the Board of Man- agers, and for many years sang in the choir. He was a past master of Britannia Masonic Lodge, a past first principal of Malloch Chapter RAM.. and until recently its treas- urer, a charter member of Seaforth Lions Club. and a member of Mocha Temple Shrine, London. For many years he was treasurer of Huron Presbytery. The body rested at the family residence. Goderich St. West. until Monday. Services were conducted at First Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m.. by Rev. D. Glenn Campbell, assisted by Rev. D. J. Lane, Clin- ton, representing Presbytery. Bur- ial was made in Maitlandbank cemetery. Pallbearers were Mac. McKellar, C. M. Smith. C. E. Smith, A. Y. McLean, J. E. Keating and C. A. Barber. Honorary pallbear- ers were G. C. Brightrall, Dr. E. A. McMaster, •Dr. P. L. Brady, J. G. Mills, John Modeland, H. Stew- art, E. C. Boswell, John Beattie, M. A. Reid, J. M. McMillan and Frank Kling. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. Gordon Hudson. Havelock, Ont.; Mr, and Mrs. Westman Hudson, Norwood, Ont.; Mr, George Hud- son, Galt; Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. McFaul, Toronto; Dr. and Mrs. S. Stuart Crouch, Stouffville; Dr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Crouch, Toronto; -Dr. S. McFaul Crouch. Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Donald MacNab, Clarkson, Ont.; Mr. and Mrs. John McFaul, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. U. D. Clark, Sarnia; Mr, and Mrs. John Denton, St. Catharines;; Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Murray, Sarnia; Mr. and Mrs. D. McWhirter, Galt; Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mills, Port Nel- son.; Mr. and Ars. John Denten, St. Cathatines. view of the at that a decision had to be taken inunediately. Councillor Christie, while eating that he wished to co-oPer, ate with- the--PU0.-•in every WO; felt that n,o •firm decision should-. be taken before the ,cost had been determined. It was not fair to the people to do otherwise, he said, since the tax rate is already too high. Mr. Kling stressed the fact that; in presenting the proposal, there was no thought of railroading the town into any major expenditure. The Commission's purpose in rais- ing the matter was simply to know whether or not the town was in- terested in having the Commission retain its accommodation in the building, so that, if not, other plans could be made. It was at this point that the motion by Councillors Leslie and Christie, asking the P. U.C. to remain, was adopted. Lower Hydrant Rental While the P.U.C. delegation was present, Mayor McMaster indicat- ed that lir could be anticipated- that there would be a reduction in hy- drant rental which the town pays the P.U.C. Mr, Kling explained that while the Waterworks Department would have a small surplus as a result of the retirement of water- works debentures, it must be re- alized that considerable mainten- ance work is required to be done by the waterworks. In any event, it could be anticipated that some reduction would be forthcoming. Asked what effect a request from Egmondville for 'water would have on the waterworks finances, Mr. Kling said that this would make n o difference, since any addition to the system to serve Egmondville would be required to carry itself. Mayor McMaster expressed the • pleasure of council at the recovery of Councillor Close from his ill- ness and the fact that he had found it possible to attend the meeting. He asked, too; that the Reeve take steps 'to press the County to have the county roads - running north and south from Sea - forth repaired. In replying to a query by Coun- Resd Estimates $10.000 cillor Christie as to the amount Counc:i adopted a by-law setting of rental, Clerk Wilson pointed out the amount of road expenditures at that the rental had been on the $10.000, as a basis for provincial basis of $300 a year. but that the subsidy. The amount was made up: P.U.C. had done considerable work resurfacing $5.000. snow removal about the premises and had in- $1.200, patching $2400, dragging stalled a toilet and other facilities. $500, curbs and gutters $200. catch basins $400. and culverts 3300. North Side Preferable As a result of comments receiv- Reeve Scoins wondered why ttfe ed from the Department of High- P.U,C. had specified the north side, ways. Council found it necessary and Mr. Kling explained that the to make changes in a by-law which north side provided a greater area it ha'd adopted at a previous meet - for .the construction of the garage ing to provide for the elimination and workshop accommodation .that of parking on Goderich St. The by-law, in the form recommended by the Department. was given its several readings. and referred to the Department for approval be- fore being finally passed. No action was taken to appoint an inspector under the Provincial Ditching Act. which requires that each municipality is responsible for insuring that all excavations of a depth more than four feet are properly protected, Council felt that, before an inspector was (Continued on Page 8) was required. He agreed that it would be reasonable that additional rent be paid in the event that the proposal was approved by the town. but said that the amount of the rent would be up to the town to propose. He felt, too, that the Commission would be agreeable to a separate electrical service for P.U.C. requirements. In this con- nection. Councillor Habkirk told the meeting that. as he had been instructed. the matter of the Town Hall wiring had been discussed with the Hydro Inspector. "It's terrific!" he said. Something had to be done immediately to correct the situation, It was explained that, under the proposal. the P.U.C. would occupy the north half of the ground floor. and the Clerk and Treasurer and town offices. the south half. Be- hind this would be accommodation for the Town Works Department and additional accommodation for the fire trucks would be provided at the rear of the town building A central entrance to the building was suggested, which would lead into a lobby and. in turn, to the P.U.C. and the town areas. as well as to the council 'Chamber and the other facilities on the second floor. • •Akci••.'-.'sar,.-; Approve in Principal. A suggestion by Mayor McMas- ter that approval in priciple be given so that both the Town and the P.U.C. would know just what the situation was. was finally con- curred with when Council adopted a motion asking that the P.U.C. retain its offices in the building. At the same time, approval was given for the hiring of an architect. Asked by Reeve Scoins as to whether, in the opinion of the P. U,C, it would be better to be lo- cated in the town building or an- other building. Mr. Kling said that, looking at the matter from the standpoint of commissioners of the P.U.C.. and at the same time as citizens of the Town of Seaforth, if the P.U.C. moved out. town rev- enue would suffer as a result of the rental that was lost. If it was not for this factor, then there would be no reason why the P.U.C. should not move out. Equal or possibly better'accommodation could be ob- tained elsewhere. "It would just leave us with a white elephant on our hands if you moved out," commented Council - lo Scott. .0n the other hand, Reeve Scoins said, perhaps we could put aside a mill a year and when we got en- ough, we could tear down this Wilding and build a proper mod- ern building.. Council, however, felt that this was impractical in , • Xmas Seal Fund Over $11,000 Here; Up 14 Per Cent In a letter received Tuesday. F. E. Madill, president Huron County T.B. Association. reveals total Christmas Seal receipts amounted to over $11,000. In his letter Mr. Madill says: "On behalf of the Huron County Tuberculosis Association. I should be much obliged to you if you would publish in your paper our thanks to all who have helped to make our 1955 Christmas Seal cam- paign so successful. Our total re- ceipts of $11.356.25 are a 14 per cent increase over those of 1954. We appreciate the generosity of those. who, by their contributions, are making possible the control of tuberculosis in our county, We are grateful to all volunteers who helped in preparing the seals for distribution and to the Postmas- ters and their assistants for their help in delivering them. "Thanking you for the publicity which you have freely given to this important cause." Hockey Bingo Numbers Are Announced The prize to be won by the per- son who first fills a card in the Seaforth Hockey Home Bingo game is nearly $100 this week. The prize depends on the intrn, ber of cards sold. and is increas- ing daily as more distriet, people take part in the ganie. Draws made tinting-21*e past week are: April ..5;:c.4,14.,Apfil. I-19; April 7, 0-68;, April 9. B-9;April 10, G-53; 41,11. 11. Numbers drawn,, I-2/, N-81.1 1-16,