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The Huron Expositor, 1957-02-15, Page 117f:Sr..-7 Ninety -Eighth year Miele Number 4047 4 s 4 ki One bemired Years to. the day after a warrant establishing an Orange Lodge at Winthrop had been issued, present members of the lodge and, guests. marked the anniversary occasion. Issued by Grand Lodge of British forth America to James Pryec; first secretary of the Winthrop Lodge, the warrant was dated Feb: 11, 1857, and on Monday, Feb. 11, 1957, the lodge held a centennial banquet in Cavan Church, Win- District Curlers Gather For Spiel Seaforth curlers were hosts Wednesday at an invitation bon - spiel when” rinks from London, Listowel, Wingbam, Clinton,e.Sea- forth, Forest, Plattsville, Thed- ford, Mitchell and Tillsonburg were, -in play. District rinks included: J. Long - staff, skip, W. Ball, A. Gilbert and B. McLean; F. Kling, skip, Dr. M. W. Stapleton, W. Campbell and W. Leyburn; E. C. Boswell, skip, B. Thompson, C. M. Smith and N. MacLean; M. A. Reid, skip, Dr. P. L. Brady, Dr. A. Black and' N. Cardno; Rev. D. J, Lane, skip, H. Ball, H. Williams and Dr. Newlass; Dr. J. McCabe, skip; C. Rowcliffe, J. Cardno and E. Durst. Christmas Seal Results Helpful While 'final resells are not avail- able, returns from the Christmas Seal campaign carried on by the Huron Tuberculosis Association, ate most encouraging, according to Mrs. J. B. Ruslell, executive secretary. As a result of an invitation to Federations of Agriculture to name representatives to the association, Stanley Township has appointed Elgin McKinley. and Turnberry, Gordon M. Gregg. Press Ontario To O.K. Huron Site Thomas Pryde, Huron ML.A., continued his campaign to have the Ontario Government build its proposed $10,000;000 School for Re- tarded Children in Huron, when he spoke in the Legislature Mon- day. He said Huron is not sharing -in the 'general economy of the come try, but construction of the school would help remedy the situation. It "would serve the same pur- pose as a shot in the arm to a wounded man who has lost, a lot of blood," he added. Mr. Pryde said it was deplorable that several towns in Huron de- creased in population during the last few years. The situation could be remedied by improving market- ing techniques so that the firmer would have greater control over his products until they reach the consumer. Greater efforts must be exerted to attract industry. ' He said the decentralization of indusery and the creation of more Manufacturing establish- ments away from highly industri- alized sections of the province would be of inestimable .value to the whole county. nniversar.1 thop„ • Guests. were present ,from Sea+ forth, Winthrop, Hensall and Grand Bend, and included Joseph Cald- Well,, County Master of South Hur- on. The W.A. of Cavan Church catered. . Chairman. was Laverne Godkin. Oliver Pryce, chaplain, led in grace. A feature was the presen- tation of a film depicting the 12th Of July parade in Seaforth last year, which was shown be Ken Powell. David Boyd, oldest member of the lodge, who joined May 22, 1887, spoke briefly. County Master Caldwell intro- duced the guest speaker, R D. Daniel, of Hensall, and than were expressed to him by Oliver Pryee. Appreciation to the lathe was expressed by Harry Johnston. Reviewipgthe history . of the lodge during the, hundred years in which it had been in existence, Ken Betties recalled' that the formation of Winthrop lodge preceeded that of Grand Lodge of Ontario •West by three years. The first meeting, of which re- cord e exist, was that held March' 3, 1857, when James Pryce was secretary and Joseph Watson:, Sr., was master. The lodge met from that date to November, 1860, in a room, at the home of Thompson Morrison, on the farm where Irvin Trewartha now lives. From November, 1860, to Decem- ber, 1862, the lodge obtained ac- commodation in a room in Samuel McSpadden's home, located be- tween the present homes of Earl Hawley and Robt, McFarlaee. In December, 1862, the lodge built the first lodge rooms en the corner of Sainuel Scarlett's. now the Harold Pryce farm. A red frame building, which many in the district can re- member, the bending was used as a lodge room for 41 years, In' April of 1903 the lodge bought. Smith's Church, which stood on the corner of the Louis Bolton and during that summer the building was moved to a site at the corner of the James H. Camp- bell farm, now owned by Wilson Campbell, and the first meeting was held here in December, 1903. That 'accommodation was recalled by a number of the people present who remember either attending• lodge meetings, social evenings, or dthere entertainment in the build- ing, which was used' as the lodge room until July, 1926, In March, 1926, the present build- ing where the lodge meets, was bought and after alterations the first meeting was held, there in July, 1956. In 1947 and 1948 ex- tensive 'alterations were carried out. A cement foundation was er- ected and the bottom part made into a garage. •The stage in the upper part was lowered and a music shell. put in the side. At the present time it is intended to construct a new steel roof. 'Other highlights recalled by Mr. Betties were: 1887. May 22, Bro. David Boyd joined the lodge; 1895, picnic held in Charles Little's bush; 1903, Princess Alice True Blue No. 21 went dormant; 1910, Banner bought for $60 and for a number of years took a prize at celebra- tions; 1956, Winthrop. along with Seaforth L.OL. 793. sponsored the 12th of July celebration. Following the banquet, dancing was held in the lodge rooms, with music by Clarke Johnston and the Bruce Orchestra. Barri linton Juniors Mvunce hi ram Festival McKillop Insurance' ,• . Reports. ligher Losses Net insurance in force at the end iSermits it ,to write the supplemen- . of 1956 totalled $16,332.50, up about $296,617, it was revealed in the an- nual report of the McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance Company, which was presented at the annual meet- ing of the \company -hi the Town Hall, Seaforth, Friday afternoon. At the beginning. i:of 1956, the Stir - plus was $143,161,87. Decrease in surplus front ordinary operations duringthe.. year amounted to $3,- 662.06, leaving. a surplus at the end of the year of '$139,499,81. Total assets are $154,277.33, and the total net premium .note residue is. $677,- 834.10. During 1956 the company suf- fered direct lossee that totalled $39,635.74. In addition to AO, there were additional reinsurance losses that brought the total losses to $52,045.14. In presenting the 80thannual report, the sedretary-treasurer and manager, M. A. Reid, inforined policyholders that while the year had been a good one, it would have been much, better had it not been for the loss in Major fires of two dwellings with contents and three barnsi These melee fires. amounted to a total of alinoet $28,- 00, and lightning /oss'ebst the com- pany almost $9,000. • Mr. Reid's report Vent on to point out that electric Wiring and heating equipment year after year appear to be the major cause of fires. Volume of ineOratieWeeS up' about .$1,000,000; ',hut) nal; -AMY atir' ";:k. similar increase .because �t heavy loss ..• „deethe year the company re- :.-' eseetekeeketsse4.„ .^,•-• • tary perils,—melading wmdstorm. The auditors' report was pres- ented by James E. McQuaid and Edwin P. Chesney. Officers for 1957 are president, William Alexander, Walton; vice - IN it.ECOGNMON of the job which Seaforth Branch 156 q' the Caoadian Legion has done in the promotion of minor sporf in Seaforth, 'the Provincial Command has awarded a certificate to the branch. Here Legion President John Holland is seen pre- senting the certificate to John Eisler, Jr., Seaforth branch ' sports officer. (Photo by Phillips) WILLIAM ALEXANDER president, Robert, Archibald. Sea - forth ; manager andsecretare. treasurer, M. A. Reid.' Seaforth; directors:. Allister ReciedfOot, forth; Chris Leenhardf. Bornholm; 13. J Trewartha. Robirf. Ifortht: John .1tfetWiirgi atitiO e i,..eireseneeseeedie, r -do a • Fire of undetermined origin completely destroyed a large barn on the iormer McMichael farm, 3rd concession of Hullett, early Mon- day morning. The farm is owned ey W. L. Whyte. Lost in the fire were 16;000 month-old chicks. Seaforth fire- men completed the five -mile sun in a few minutes, but were unable to do more than prevent the fire from spreading to a nearby resi- dence. ' The fire was first noticed by Harry Irwin. employed on the nearby farm of Oliver Wright, about 4:30. When Mr. Wright al.; e first event of the third an- n4a,l drama festival, sponsored by the Huron County Junior Farmers' Aespciation, took place in Seaforth Diatrict High School auditorium Thesday evening, when Junior leermers and Junior Institutes friem Clinton and Seaforth partici- ted, One-act plays were presented by 'ich of the clubs, and adjudictors, Mrs. Beecher Menzies, Clinton. and Ii: P. Piumsteel. Seaforth. award- ed top honors to the Clinton offer- ing, "The First Dress Suit." Mr. Plumsteel commended the clubs en their choice of plays. Although the Seaforth play was more unus- ual than those presented previous- ly, the Clinton play merited higher marks because of excellent char- icter, audibility and expression, which indicated more training had been giyen to the cast, he said. It had nuke polish. he stated, and added that on the whole, costumes and stage settings were excellent. Roth. clubs had done well, Mr. Plumsteel commented, "It doesn't Matter who actually wins, but what those involved get out of it that counts," he said. Clinton will now compete with the winner of North Huron, Col- wanosb and Howick Club Festivals being held Thursday, Feb. 14, in Advance Alterations Zosrrwielll Community:iHn a trict Collegiate Institute on Feb. 1.4ri'ltrohne Those taking part in the Clinton play were: Ivan McClymont, Lois tines, Ruth Brown and Stan Johns. ireetor was Mrs. (Dr.) Haines. Members of the Seaforth cast, which offered, "Rise and Shine." were Merton Keyes. Elsie Keyes, Joan Campbell and Ken Campbell. Directors were Fred Cosford and Bill Strong. e Others participating in the pro- gram included: Bill Dougall, Ray Cann, Barry Jeffery, Lois Godkin„' Maurice Love, Bert Pepper, ,Shar-1 on Strong and Jim Nott. Chairman for the ,evening was! Miss Catherine Campbell. n Seaforth Town Hall Details of alterations involved in the rearrangement of Town Hall accommodation held Council's at- tention for nearly two hours Mon- day night. All members were pres- ent and Mayor McMaster presid- ed. Property committee chairman Scott Habkirk and PdJ.0 chair- man Frank Kling. who is co-ordin- ating alterations, told the ex- tent to which 'the work had pro- gressed. Some decision was re- quired concerning a main stair to the second floor Court- room ac- commodation, as Well as approval for the arrangement of office ac- commodation which had been worked out by the committee and in consultation with architect Oban MacTavish, Council was told Mr, MacTavish had examined the work that had been done and pro- posed arrangements, and had ex- pressed approval. Treatment of the front entrance caused concern, council finally in- structing the committee to glass in an area above the new front door. against the wishes of Councillors Christie and Kellar, who felt fur- ther consideration should be giv- en. The 9x12 area above the new- ly -created lobby will be allotted as a ladies' rest room. ,Toilet ac- commodation will' be created on the main floor in the former po- lice cell area. It was agreed re- presentatives of women's groups, who had approached council, de- sired accommodation upstairs. No action will be taken concern- ing new stairs to provide access to the court room until office al- terations are completed. • Discussion indicated a preference for plywood finished' walls in the new council chamber and offices, but Councillor Kellar suggested plywood was noisy. The commit- tee is 4o investigate. Firemen wish accommodation on the ground floor, Councillor. Kellar, cliairman of the Fire and Water Committee, said. Councillor Turnbull felt there was little use discussing allocation of accommodation until the stair arrangeitent hdd been determin- ed. The, present stairs are not sufficient in size to peovide access for the public to court rooms on the second floor, and council was attempting to find an economical may of solving the problem. No Action on Insurance No action was taken concerning distribution of insurance business as requested by a deputation re- presenting three local agents which had appeared at a previous meet - Choir, Teachers Guests At Supper Members of the choir of First Presbyterian Church and Sunday School 'teachers were entertained by the executive of the Ladies' Aid recently. Following a delightful super a short program was enjoyed.` Mr., Mrs. R. Beattie Wed SO Years Mr. and Mrs. Robot Beattie, of Winthrop, will be at hong to their Wends and relatives en the oeca- ston of their golden wedding anni- versary. on Wedrfcsday o 061# week. froni a to 4 VOIO fldT 't1,1 t ing. The matter will be reviewed when insurance comes due in the fall. It could be worked out on a brokerage basis, which councillors suggested might be more equit- able. Council agreed with street com- mittee chairman B. F. Christie, that a series of 'No Parking' signs might well be removed and replac- ed with brackets on light stan- dards. The committee will work out an arrangement with the p.TJ,C. No action had been taken to bill sewer users for use during 1956, as discussed at a previous meeting. it was revealed. Clerk Wilson told council before bills could go for- ward, it would have to decide whe- ther the owner or tenant would be billed. Council agreed it would be diffi- cult M keep track of tenants, and instructed the clerk to bill owners. A representati,ve of the Depart- ment of Health had examined the disposal plant, sever committee chairman Habkirk said and order- ed the disposal tank pumped out and repairs made to stop seepage. Farmers' Union was given the use of a room for a meeting once a month. Mayor McMaster and assessor W. E. Southgate were named Sea- forth's representatives on the Mid- western Ontario Development As- sociation. In anticipation of the opening of a new council chamber, council (Continued on Page 4) • Juveniles Enter Series For WOAA Seafort Juveniles defeated St. Marys 1 uesday night here by a 1 score of 12 to 4. This was the third I straight win for Seaforth in the semi-finals of the W.O.A.A. Juven- ile playoffs. The locals will now meet Listowel Thursday night in ..seaforth. The game will com- mence at 8:30 p.ni. This is the first game in the best three -out -of - five for the W.0A.A. Championship. ST: MARYS—Goal. E. Hunter; defence, J. Hislop, J. Leslie; for- t ras. Dick Stevens. B. Heard, L. Kipler; alternates. A. Hinze, J. Pryce, J. White, G. Greason, M. McKnight, D. McKnight. SEAFORTH—Goal. Bob McGn- igle; defence, W. Pauli, Ken Thompson; forwards. I. Schenk. G. Brown, B. Wright; alternates. Ron Scoins, Bill Roberton, Paul Besse. Don McClinchey, L. Wallace. Ray Vigils, Doug Rowcliffe, Ken King. G. W. ontgomery To Leave Huron Announcement was made this week of the resignation of G. W. Montgomery. as Huron Agricultur- al Representative. Mr. Montgom- ery, who has occupied the Huron position for nearly six years. be- comes agricultural agent in On- tario with the Canadian National Railways. He will be stationed 'in Toronto. , In commenting on his resigna- tion. `Mr. Montgomery expressed appreciation for the co-operation which had been extended him while in Huron. He extended an invitation to Huron people to visit him at the Uniell Station when, in Toronto. "I have most certainly enjoyed serving the farm people of Huron County as your agricultural repre- sentative since August 1. 1951." Mr. Montgomery said in a statement. "During that time I feel that we have been able to accomplish some achievements in agricultural de- velopinent. This has only been pos- sible because we who represented the Ontario Department of Agri- culture in the county have enjoy- ed complete co-operation from rural and urban people of the coun- ty. When i say "we", I refer to John Butler, Harold Baker. former assistant agricultural representa- tives, and Arthur Bolton. the pres- ent assistant agricultural repres- entative. who have all contributed much towards making our exten- sion program a success in this county, The hard work of a num- ber of office stenographers. includ- ing Miss Lois Jones and Miss Mae Coleman. who are now presently ' serving at the Agricultural Office, have also contributed much to the isuccess of our program." Mr. Montgomery told The Ex- '107.• rived at the scene, he roused the Kroesen fanilly who occupy the dwelling onthe farm.. The fire was well advanced at that time. Ribbed Bain, Burns About 50 thoroughbred erorkehire hogs Were destroyed in a $30,000 fire which levelled, a large L-shap- ed barn on the farm of Murray Christie, near Cromarty in Hibbert Township, Friday afternoon. Cause of the fire, which evident- ly started in a hay mow, was un- determined. Neighbors managed to save most of the Christie herd of Holsteins; a few calves were lost along with some equipment. The fire had gained such. pro- gress when neighbors first saw smoke, that the barn was Crash- ing to the ground before firemen ' from Mitchell could reach the farm, Neighbors discovered the fire. Loss was partially covered by insurance. Home is Damaged Seaforth fire brigade was called Friday to. the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter McClure, concession 5. McKillop Township, about 414 miles northwest of Seaforth, when fire broke out about 11:30 a.m. The fire is believed to have started frOm a spark which escap- ed through the damper pipe on the furnace and ignited the joists above. It spread to the partitions of the main house and reached the Seaforth Curlers Win In Stratford' Rinks from Seaforth and Guelph captured the two draws of the. Stratford Ladies' Curling Club In- vitational Bonspiel in Stratford Wednesday. It was the first bon - spiel • sponsored by the Stratford ladies. The Seaforth rink, skipped by 'Mrs. M. W. Stapleton. won the 9 a.m. draw and the Guelph rink, skipped by Mrs. Margaret Dow - sett. took the 11 a.m. draw. On the Seaforth rink were Mrs. Frank I Kling, Mrs. J. A. Munn and. Mrs. W. Campbell. • Mrs. Stapleton's rink won with a score of three wins plus 19. Runner-up wasnora Galt rink skip- ped. by Mrs. A. Schreiber. A second Seaforth rink taking part included Mrs. C. Rowcliffe, • skip, Mrs, L. Stephenson, Miss A. Reid and Mrs, W. G. Wright, Farmers Curl 1. A number of district farmers ' took advantage of an invitation of the Seaforth Curling Club Friday and tried the game, So "success- ful was the afternoon that another similar occasion is being planned, officials said. Lions Entertain Daughters Here Seaforth Lions entertained their daughters at their meeting in' St. Thomas.' Church Hall Monday ev- ening. The meeting, arranged by Elmer Larone and Ross Savauge, heard Mrs. Bruce Hall discuss the rela- tionship which parents and chil- dren should attempt to attain, to positor on. Wednesday no an- ensure a full and happy life, Mrs. • nouncement had been made con- Hall was introduced by Mr. Sav- cering the appointment of a suc- auge and appreciation was ex- cessor. ' pressed by J. Scott Cluff. TIU TOPNOTCH entry in •had t diffichltY when thoy faced, sitionibeta:otithe ObVs4gOrnod.'• .."-:•exhihitkin hockcyniatch. Rant s•*8:': 9,eth,bedestrial Hockey League don's• Itealtor playing Majors, • 106 lanschtill League, in Olt; itafena., Topnotch lost •,411sitluif "61thibitiati" in the • •• ' , ekit c"' • near future. Seated (left to right): Don McClure, Bi *Altera, Ted Xelin, Bill Browii, Charlie Geddes; ledddlis rown Bill O'Shea, Bill Eisler, Don .Wood, Ferg Coontbs„ look Eisler; back tow, igen Dale, Allah NtelibleOft, Geo. Mail:WM/Lind Bea lihonie • ' , • 'b3 Philips): Firemen found ; tinge -We t ' 'VW and dar to the Wel4 and re Clure home, NOW men carried the urniture safety. ". According to .fire ghlef,.:Agnk Scott, dauiage'',tp the house abOut 81,000, 'partially" eoverei insurance..e. • Alarm Interrupts !Magnet A fire alarm midway thrMigh., proceedings failed, to do more:4 than delay the program. loisteii, Seaforth firemen hadearrangedeto entertain their ladles at the Corn,e:ee: munity Centre Wednesday even- ing A truck crew htutiedlyleeteeeNie the hall and reported to the fariee,ee of Timmerman Bees. on the Alpe- ele pen road, to. find a chimney fire already had been extinguished. The affair, which included a tur- key dinner, was arranged by a n. cmmittee heeded. by Reeve Kele lee man Scoins, who also was chair- man for the evening. During dinner, which corm -Ilene- ed with Grace by Chief J. F. Stott,", a toast to the ladies was propogrfi• ed by D. Sills, to which Mrs. IL Boussey replied on behalf of the geests. Appredation of the dinnere served by the Legion Auxiliary, was expressed by M. E. Clarke, and Mrs. Townsend relined. . In- teresting slides, covering the 1955 Old Boys' Reunion and other dire', , Wet events; were shown by John' .; C Crich. Euchre followed, prizes being won by: ladies. first, Mrs. Reg. Waterworth; lone hands, Mrs. M. E. Clarke; consolation, Ruth Cluff; men, first, George Kruse; lone hands, Archie Hubert; consolation, Gus Boussey. Lucky prizes went to John Muir and Mrs. Angus Mac- Lean. Invite Hannarn • . • To Speak In Huron... Directors of the. Huron doun* Federation of Agriculture will tend an itivitetioa tteDi.'H'. T. Han- • nam, of Ottawa, president ef the Canadian Federation of Ageicille ture, to come to Huron County to address one of three important meetings planned for the next two months. 1.a The directors, meeting in Clin- • ton. also instructed their new sec- retary-fieldman, Carl Hemingway, of Brussels, to prepare a brief to Dr. MacKinnon Phillips Ontario ' Minister of aealth, urging that the new Hospital for Retarded •Chil- dren be built in Huron County. The federation endorsed the re- quest of the Canadian National In- stitute for the Blind for greater • financial assistance from Parlia- ment. A copy 'of this motion Will be forwarded to Health Minister Paul Martin as well as local mem- bers. The federation plans to sponsor the delegate of the Huron County Junior Farmers., Earl McSpadden, of Seaforth.• at the leadership train- ing course at Prudhomme Gar- dens, Vineland, February 17 to 23. •.• Police Investigate Breakin Series Provincial police arrested three • Blyth district youth on Monday and charged ' them with a series of break-ins at Walton and Londes- boro. and an attempted break-in at Kinburn. According to Provincial Con- stable Helmer Snell, who investi- gated, those charged are John Fangrad, Londesboro; Lorne Hog- gart and Karl Whitfield, of Blyth. Constable Snell said Allen's Feed Mill. Londesboro, was entered the night of February 5 and about $6 taken. The same night Traviss' Feed Mill at Walton was also en- tered and a quantity of coppers taken, An effort was made to en- ter the store of Borden Brown at Kinburn by forcing a shed door, he said. Recommend Tests For AD Over 70 A coroner's jury at Hensall Tuesday recommended that per- sons 70 years and over be given a driving test before they are issued a driver's permit. The recommendation arose out of an inquest into the death. of Arthur Anderson, 83. R.R. 2. Hen. sail, whse car collided with an- other near Brucefield, January 25. The jury attached no blame to the driver of the other car. Arnold Makins, Brucefield—The crash was unavoidable, the jury said. It oc- curred at the intersection of County Road No. 3 and the second concession of Stanley Township, Huron ACnorntontne. Mr. Was' flung frkni his car into a water -filled ditial and died instantly. „ ,; ,,••• Coroner Dt. andisihr ' the inquest, ebtidtteted ttit• ettrwitaittertia Membets t. the 1,41e s ^ ; • . .11i :1 ,Fr s •4 • • • • l• id