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was included in the request.
The teachers also asked the
board to set up a salar^scliedule
by which they would receive
automatic increases each year
Teachers at the Exeter Public School are requesting sal
ary increases totalling $1,300 for 1954. The petition was
placed before the board Monday night.
Individual increases asked by the nine teachers range
from $100 to $300. No increment for Principal C. H. Blowes
Tribe Wins
Seventh
Exeter Mohawks moved with
in one point of the Lucan Irish
in the Cyclone standing with an
8-6 win over Byron Wednesday
night.
Scoring six goals in the first
■period, the locals won the game
in the second with two more.
"Byron threatened with four goals
in the third but failed to over
take the tribe.
The win was Mohawks’ seventh
of the season and, with last Fri
day’s tie with Hensall, gives them
a point total of 15. The fifth
place Lucan Irish have 16.
Frankie Anderson scored three
of the tribe’s total. Gerry Hill
notched two and Ray Richards,
Bill Musser and Al McGillivray
accounted for the others.
Vowel topped Byron scorers
With two markers. Johnston, Lar-
<qher, Deane and Henry notched
singles.
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Price Per Copy 70
Postal Expansion Request
Being Considered By Gov't
Public School Teachers
Seek $1,300 Increase
Action is being taken on a request from the town council
for enlarged post office facilities, it was learned on Monday
night.
Letters from the district postal inspector at London and
from Huron MP Elston Cardiff indicated the proposal was
Ottawa.
Reserves Verdict
On Driving Case
Judgment on a charge of dan
gerous’driving against John Jo
seph Poll, 37, of London, was
reserved by Magistrate Dudley
Holmes until Thursday.
The case against Poll, who was
involved in an accident on De
cember 24 in which an RCAF
Corporal and his three sons were
injured, was heard in court here
Tuesday.
Cpl. Ralph Boone, of RCAF
Station Centralia, and one of his
sons, six-year-old Robert, were
seriously injured in the accident
and two other sons were hospital
ized. Cpl. Boone, who was’re
leased from hospital last week,
appeared in the witness stand but
was unable to recall details of
the crash.
Witnesses for the crown said
Poll, who was travelling north,
proceeded to pass another vehicle
and collided with the south
bound Boone car.
Norval Jones, of Exeter, driver
of the truck which was proceed
ing the Poll car, and Lloyd Jones,
a, farmer who witnessed the crash
from his laneway, and Provincial
Constable Elmer Zimmerman ap
peared as witnesses.
Frank Donnelly, Q.C., of Gode
rich, defended Poll.
PREPARE FOR PLAYOFFS -— Exeter Mohawks, now guniting for fifth spot in the Cyclone
standing as the regular schedule ends, will start in the W.O.A.A. "A” playoffs next week.
Final game of the regular series is Saturday night when St. Marys Alerts invade the local
arpna. If Mohawks win, they could take over fifth spot from Lucan Irish. Goderich Samis-
Pontiacs meet the Mohawks next Wednesday night in the first home game of the playoffs.
All six “A” teams of the Cyclone group are in the round robin series. Here, Coach Colle
Bowman gives the team a chalk talk during practice. In the circle, left to right, are Fred
Hewer, Frank Anderson, Doug Smith,-Bowman, John Anderson, Bill Musser. —Jack Doerr
Voters Back Petition 44°/o
Hensall Calls Ice Meeting
Faced with a petition signed by 44 per cent of the elec
torate, Hensall council postponed action on issuing debentures
for artificial ice in the arena and decided to call a public
meeting on the question in two weeks.
The petition, signed by 117 eligible voters, requested a
municipal ballot on whether the
village should issue debentures
for the project. A delegation of
four appeared in support of the
"document.
At the same meeting, council
heard a request from the Hensall
Memorial Community Park Board
for $30,000 to install an ice
plant. This represented the first
official action of the strong group
which is campaigning for the pro
ject.
of this faction,
many prominent
the village, is to
partly by deben-
High School 5-Mill Rate
Among Lowest In Ont.
The tax levy for South Huron District High School
remain at five mills, the board decided Tuesday night.
This rate is one of the lowest for high schools in
province. It has been in effect since 1952.
Estimated revenue from the levy is $65,288, an increase
will
the
as-
Re-
65
at-
of more than $1,000 over last
year. This is possible because of
a general increase in assessment
of the surrounding municipalities
and the recent addition of 15
farm lots in Tuckersmith to the
area.
Although the school incurred
an operating deficit last year, the
board has a balance of $20,000
which was accumulated from sav
ings made during construction of
the school and
provements.
Approximately
levy is used for
penses; the remainder for
benture payments.
Hay Representative
The new representative on
board for the Township of Hay
is Oscar Gregg, R.R. 3, Zurich.
He was appointed for a two-year
term and replaced Mr. T. C. Hab-
erer who resigned.
Principal H. L. Sturgis report
ed the four basketball teams had
won their games in WOSSA com
petition to date. The students’
At-Home dance will be held on
subsequent
two-fifths of
maintenance
Edward Treble
Active Citizen
Funeral services for Mr.
ward Treble, who died at
i in
the
ex-
de-
the
Ed-
his
home on Huron St. on Monday,
February 1, were held from the
Dinney Funeral Home on Wed
nesday afternoon. Rev. H. J.
Snell officiated and members of
Exeter lodge, I.O.O.F., conducted
the committal service at Exeter
cemetery.
Mr. Treble, who was born in
Exeter, sou of the late William
and Catherine Treble, had spent
eighty-fifth birthday in Decem
ber and had been ill for several1
months.
For many years he conducted
a carriage-making business on
Main Street, He was a member
of James Street United Church
and of Exeter Lodge of the LO.-
O.F, He led the local band for
also
fire
Jane
a number of years. He
served as captain Of the
company.
Mrs. Treble, the former
Loadman, died in 1939.
Surviving are one son, Leon,
of Toronto, and two sisters,
Olive, Mts. A, E. Andrew, of
POntiex, Sask., and Miss Ruby
Treble, of Toronto, who has made
her home with her brother since
his health failed. Three grand
children and four great-grand
children also survive.
Six nephews acted as pall
bearers, Roy, Earl, Lloyd and
Frank Parsons, Leslie Richard
and Bill ParSbns.
February 12. A busload of senior
students attended the George
Bernard Shaw play, "Arms and
the Man”, in London recently.
Competitions for WOSSA public
speaking''contestants will begin
Wednesday.
The board did not renew its
liability insurance policy which
provided up to $50 to students
who received injuries on school
grounds. Premium for this policy
has increased from $1 per pupil
to $1.50. The board will consider
other types of student liability
policies at its next meeting.
Local Reeve
Heads Unit
Deputy-reeve William McKen
zie, who was a member of the
Huron County Health Unit in
1953, was elected chairman for
1954 at the inaugural meeting
held in Clinton last Wednesday.
Dr. R. M. Aldis, medical of
ficer of health, outlined the dut
ies of the Unit personnel. As
M.O.H., he directs the work of
the various divisions and reports
regularly to the Department.
In Huron, several part-time
practitioners assist the Unit, how
ever, the greater part of the
school health, immunization and
communicable disease services, is
done by Dr. Aldis.
Dr. T. R. Melady, public health
veterinarian, is responsible for
supervision of dairies, butcher
shops, abattoirs and eating estab
lishments.
Sanitary inspectors W. L. Em-
pey for Huron North and R. M.
The proposal
which includes
organizations in
raise the money _
ture and partly by community
fund-raising activities. Supporters
contend the arena is a "white
elephant” with natural ice be
cause of the unpredictable winter
weather. They feel the arena can
operate profitably and provide
more recreation with an ice plant.
Asks For Vote
The delegation which appeared
in support of the petition, which
has been circulating in the village
for several weeks, included W.
Dougall, H. Love, E. Geiger and
J. Hazelwood. The petition does
not openly oppose the project; it
requests an official vote by the
ratepayers.
Clerk J. A. Paterson told coun
cil he had checked the petition
with the voters’ list and found
there were 117 names eligible,
representing 44 per cent of the
village electorate.
After discussing the issue,
council members decided to call
a public meeting in the town hall
on February 17 at 8 p.m. to air
the question.
Long Campaigns
The campaign for artificial ice
started months ago when a citi
zens’ committee was formed to
investigate costs and results of
such a project. The Hensall
Chamber of Commerce, the Le
gion, Legion Ladies Auxiliary and
the Hensall Women’s Institute
supported the campaign.
Last month, the parks board
visited a number of arenas in
Western Ontario which were
operating in communities the size
of Hensall. Results of the board’s
findings were favorable and costs
were established at $30,000. This
is the amount formally requested
from the council.
Compensation for firemen
while fighting a blaze was in
creased from 50 cents to $1 per
hour by council. This action came
following a request from Fire
Chief B. A. Kyle and his assist
ant D. Sangster.
A remuneration of $5 per year
for the secretary-treasurer of the
brigade was approved and pur
chase of flasher lights for the
truck and a respirator, requested
by the brigade, will be investi
gated.
Clerk Paterson reported pre
payments of taxes amounted to
$2,635 while tax arrears totalled
$1,011.97.
Reeve A. W. Kerslake reported
on the Huron County delegation
which met in Toronto recently to
discuss assistance for housing in
small communities. Reeve Kers
lake said it was doubtful if aid
would be forthcoming.
Airport Tot
Suffocates
Wendy Mary Ann, four-month-
old daughter of F/O Ian Steven
son and Mrs. Stevenson, of 143
Columbia Drive, Huron Park,
accidentally suffocated in her
carriage on Tuesday.
She was born in Prince Ed
ward Island. Surviving besides
her parents are a brother, Ian,
9, and sister Christine, 2% years
old.
The body was brought to the
Hopper - Hockey Funeral Home
and was later forwarded to the
Stephen Funeral Home, Chatham,
where services were’ conducted
on Wednesday.
Coroner Dr. F. J. Milner said
no inquest will be held.
F/’O Stevenson, who was posted
to Centralia in October, 19 53, is
a pilot in the AROS detachment.
Seniors Enjoy
Social Night
The first event of its kind in
Exeter, a social evening arranged
by the recreational council,
sisted by Pride of Huron
bekah Lodge, for citizens
years of age and over, was
tended by 60 Tuesday night.
Meeting in Legion Memorial
Hall, the guests were greeted by
N.G. Mrs. Harry Beavers and
Mrs. E. S. Steiner on 'behalf of
the lodge, and members of the
recreational council.
Euchre was played for an hour
followed by a program opening
with a sing song led by Harry
Hern. Glen Mickle, president of
the recreational council, as mas
ter of ceremonies, introduced
.Mr. Bob Secord, district advisor
of the recreational council. Mr.
Secord spoke of the advantage
of clubs for the
and said he felt
showed sufficient
project to warrant
the social evenings. Doug. Smith,
recreational director, offered to
assist.
Taking part in the program,
Harry Hern sang two solos. Mrs.
E. S. Steiner gave a reading and
Mrs. Margaret Fletcher sang.
Violin numbers were played by
Mr. William Marshall, accompan
ied by Mrs. Marshall at the
piano, and Miss Amy Fisher
contributed accordion selections.
'Square dau-cing, with Mr. and
Mrs. Marshall providing the
music and Bob Secord calling,
proved equally popular with those
who danced and those who look
ed on.
A door prize was won by Mr.
William Davey.
A committee was named from
those attending to meet with the
recreational council and Rebekah
committee, to plan a social eve
ning in March. Members are
Frank Taylor, Amos Darling, Mr.
and Mrs. Ed. Lindenfield, Mr.
and Mrs. A. J. Penhale, Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Dayman and Mrs.
J ohn Hackney.
Rev. C. W. Down expressed
the appreciation of those who
enjoyed the program, to the rec-
older citizens
the attendance
interest in the
continuing
until they reach a maximum. A
schedule similar to this is in
effect at the local district high
school.
The requests were turned over
to the board's teachers commit
tee composed of C. M. Farrow,
W. G. Seldon and W. H. Pollen.
This committee will make a re
commendation to the board at
its next meeting.
Open In Month
Harland Steele, of Page and
Steele, Toronto, architects of the
addition to the school, reported
he was satlsfield with the pro
gress on construction and esti
mated the
ready in
month.
Workmen
the rooms and painting will start
soon. Plumbing and heating
equipment has been
Laying of the floors
mence immediately.
The board will call
cations for three
start the 1954-55 term. Two of
the positions will be created by
increased enrolment and the
third will be left vacant by the
resignation of Mrs. Lois Porter
field.
being considered in
Inspector W. E. Pearson said a
complete report on the Exeter
facilities had been sent to the
government, Mr. Cardiff indicat
ed he expected to receive an in
terview with the Postmaster-
General soon. A. Y. McLean, for
mer MP for this area, promised
his cooperation.
Council expressed appreciation
of the attention its request was
receiving.
Budget For Roads
No major improvements for
the town’s roads were considered
by council when it debated the
road appropriation by-law for
1954.
Deputy-Reeve William McKen
zie, in charge of the streets main
tenance committee, said he had
contemplated some oiling but
was not prepared to submit an
building would be
approximately one
are applying trim to
installed,
will com-
for appli-
teacliers to
Acreage Increases
For Sugar Beets
An increase in the acreage of
sugar beet contracts in the Ex
eter area was reported Wednes
day by Bill Amos, of Parkhill,
fieldman for the Canada and
Dominion Sugar Co. Ltd.
Mr. Amos said a number of
new growers accepted contracts
during his one-day stay in the
town.
The number of contracts sign
ed were 77, which includes 458
acres.
Local Authority Most Active
On Population Basis: Dixon
Hale, Huron South, supervise the
water supplies, sewage disposal,
plumbing installations and in
vestigate complaints of nuisances
to public health.
Three clerks, Miss Alice Par
ish, Miss Wilda Wilson and Miss
Betty McDonald carry’ on the
stenographic work of the Unit.
Miss Norah C u n n i n g h a m,
supervisor of nursing for the
unit, reported on the work done
by her staff of six full-time and
two part-time public health
nurses.
Miss Hilda Pletch and Miss
Patricia Boug, members Of Miss
Cunningham’s staff, have their
office at South Huron Hospital.
Each Monday they conduct a
well baby clinic at the hospital
and on Wednesdays, visit Exeter
Public School.
Usborne, Hibbert Mutual Fire
Report Losses At Record High
The seventy - eighth a li n u a 1
meeting of the Usborne and Hib
bert Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany was held at Farquhar oh
February 1.
President Wiliam A. Hamilton
reported that losses were just
over $43,000, the
experienced by the
Livestock losses
were nearly 50%
normal years.
Premium income
$3,000 and net insurance in force
increased by nearly twa millions.
The 1953 Operations resulted in
a decrease in surplus of $1,680.-
21 which figure includes $1,014.-
66 income tax on investment ih-
highest ever
company,
b y lightning
higher than
was up by
come. The flat rate of 15^ was
unchanged.
Harry Coates and Martin Fee
ney were elected directors for a
three - year term. Newton G.
Clarke and Allan A. MacDougald
were elected auditors.
There was considerable dis
cussion regarding the large num
ber of small claims being paid.
Proposals Were made for the in
troduction of a deductibility
clause to eliminate some of these.
Following the general meet
ing, William A, Hamilton was
elected president and Martin
Feeney vice * president, Arthur
Fraser was reappointed secretary
treasurer;
Teachers Treat
Board Members
Members of the public school
staff entertained Board members
and their wives Thursday eve
ning. Beginning with a bowling
party in which four teams
peted, men’s high score
made by Doug. Hughson, while
Mrs. Lloyd Turvey scored
for the ladies.
Later at the school, din using
contests were conducted. Vocal
numbers were given by the
. Novel-tones, Mrs. L. Porterfield,
________ Miss [ Miss Kay McGill and Miss Doris
Anita George, of Killaloe, accom- Robinson, and a solo number by
Mrs. Porterfield. «
Leaves For California
Miss Myrna Pym, R.N., daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Pym,
who has been visiting her par
ents for two weeks, left Monday
for Santa Barbara, Calif. For the
past year Miss Pym has been
nursing at Sunnybrook Hospital,
Toronto. She will continue in her
profession in California.
panied her.
com-
was
high
The Ausable Valley Conservation Authority is the most
active authority, per capita, in the province of Ontario, Ex
eter Representative Andrew Dixon told the town council on
Monday night.
Although more extensive,
larger authorities such as the
Thames and the Grand receive
more publicity, Me. Dixon said it
should be remembered that there
are only 18,000 people in the Au
sable as compared to hundreds of
thousands in other watersheds.
Highlights of the past year’s
work of the Ausable Authority,
as reported by the local high
school agriculture teacher,
eluded construction o f
ponds, a large program of
forestation and the
of a campaign to
Pinery for a public
Pond Construction
More farm ponds were
structed in the Ausable Authority
during 1953 than any other
watershed in the province. The
Authority has assisted with con
struction of 168 ponds. Farmers,
in cooperation with the Author
ity, have built 16S ponds which
are valuable in conserving sur
face water. •
Over 1,200 acres of land in
Hay Swamp have been purchased
and reforested by the Authority.
This program will be expanded
in the
said.
The
Pinery
in the
government. The departments of
planning and development, pub
lic works, lands and forests and
the Ontario Municipal Board are
considering the project as pro
posed by the Authority in a
special report last spring. If
these departments approve the
conservation projects of the
in
i’ a r m
re
preparation
acquire
park.
the
con-
coming year, Mr. Dixon
campaign to preserve the
for a public park is now
hands of the provincial
Strang Centennial President
Beatrice Wilcox
Dies In Hospital
Miss Beatrice Wilcox, of Eliin-
vllle, died in South Huron Hos
pital Wednesday morning.
She was brought from her
home to the hospital Tuesday
night in an unconscious condi
tion. Coroner Dr. F. J. Milner,
who investigated the death, said
cause was due to malnutrition
and exposure. No inquest will be
held, lie said.
Only survivor is her brother,
Robert Wilcox, also of Elimville.
She was the daughter of the late
Mr .and Mrs. Robert Wilcox.
Funeral services will be held
at the Hopper-Hockey Funeral
Home, Exeter, on Friday, Febru
ary 5. ReV. W. St Moores will
in charge. Interment will
Exeter Cemetery.
be
be
in
X-Ray For Injuries
Robin Lee Regler, daughter
Mf. arid Mrs. Ray Regier, R.R.
1, Oredltdh, was X-rayed in
South Huron Hospital for in
juries to her arm received when
She fell from her bed oh Tues
day afternoon. Dr, F. J. Milner
attended her.
of
H. H. G. Strang, clerk of Us
borne township, will be president
of the Exeter Agriculture Society
this year when the centennial of
the fall fair will be celebrated.
ML Strang was elected at a
meeting Wednesday night when
it was confirmed that the first
fair in Exeter was held in 1854.
Official records in the Trans
actions of the Board of Agricul
ture of Upper Canada (1857) re
vealed the Exeter
established in 1854 __
noted for its prosperity and the
number of Jine animals annually
brought put.”
, The local society hopes to
stage a special celebration iu
honor of the anniversary.
The new president succeeds A.
J. Sweitzer, who headed the
Society for two years. New vice-
presidents are R. E. Pooley and
Robert Hern. Clark Fisher re
mains secretary-treasurer.
Directors elected are: Dalton
Finkbeiner, Harry Coates, Mac.
Hodgert, Gerald Dearing, Lloyd
Citshnian, Ralph Bailev, R. e
show was
and "was
Citshmati, Ralph Bailey;’ R. e’
ooley, Victor Jeffery, Benson
Tuckey, A. J, Sweitzer, A.G,Hicks, Harold Taylor, airs. BL
Kestie, Mrs. Earl Mitchell and
hits. Cliff Brlntnell,
Auditors are W.
and Eugene Heaver,
erinary is i>r. E. s,
H. Hodgson
Grounds vot-
Stalner.
plan, the Authority will move to
enlist the cooperation of adjacent
areas to finance the development.
Recreation Area
.Showing pictures of the Pine
ry, a 5.000 acre tract along Lake
Huron shore south of Grand
Bend, Mr. Dixon outlined the
proposed plan for the park. The
beach area and a portion of the old river bed would be used as I
estimate.
Figure set by council for the
roads budget was $13,0'0'0, an
increase of almost $4,000 over
actual exepnditure last year.
A grant of $25 to the Huron
Crop and Soil Improvement As
sociation was approved.
Council authorized member
ships for Reeve Pooley and De
puty-Reeve McKenzie in the On
tario Parks Association at a cost
of $2,00 each; members of the
streets committee were author
ized to attend the Good Roads
convention in Toronto.
Councillor Andrew Snelgrove,
acting as chairman of the drains
committee in place of Councillor
Robert Dinney, aired complaints
from Arthur W'hilsmith and Mrs,
Snelgrove. He was empowered to
take action.
Councillor R. D. Jermyn said
the Recreational Council was not
prepared to make a request for
a grant towards the salary of
Rec. Director Doug,
it had met with
Board.
Councillor Witmer
Cochrane reported on the
ing meeting with Hon. W.
Warrender, Ontario Minister of
Planning and Development. Both
felt the possibilities of receiving
federal and provincial aid for
housing in towns under 5,000
population were
Discuss Tickets
A discussion
kets and illegal
streets during
place after Councillor Brady pre
sented the police report.
Deputy - Reeve McKenzie re
ported Mrs. Bessie Taylor" com
plained she had the best-decorat
ed door in town for Christmas
contest but the judges did not
view it. No action was taken.
Improve Trees
A major tree-improvement
program was authorized by coun
cil after hearing a report from.
’ McKenzie on their
with the Davey
Co.
reported some trees
Smith until
the Arena
and Mayor
hous-
K.
■doubtful.
of warning tic-
parking on back
the winter took
Pooley and
investigation
Tree Expert
The reeves
in the town were in a dangerous
condition and might fall during
a windstorm. Other trees needed
attention immediately.
The men were given permis
sion to accept a .$1,245 contract
with the company for tree main
tenance.
Two Win Honors
In Speaking Test
Alexia Lostel and Michael
Farrow were winners in the
public speaking contest sponsor
ed by Exeter Lions Club at S.H.-
D.H.S. Friday.
The two will compete in a
district competition arranged by
the service club.
Miss Lostell won the girls’
division with a speech on
bert Einstein'"
second and
third.
Michael
boys* class
Pan Alley'
awarded second place and
Easton third.
public recreation ground, but the
main area in the Pinery would
be conserved
rest.
Mr. Dixon
plan offered
unique opportunity to serve all
the people of Ontario. With in
dications that the population of
the province will treble within, a
few years, the need for public
parks will be desperate and
Pinery should be preserved
public hands because it is
last remaining area suitable
recreation in this
province.
The dredging-
above the Exeter
of the major projects of
Authority in 19 53, Mr.
said He suggested the
should continue a program
improvement and beautification
in that area.
No Flood Control Projects
Although no extensive flood
control projects have been con
sidered yet, the Authority ♦is
making representation to Ottawa
in an attempt to get federal fin
ancial assistance towards the
construction of major dams and
reservoirs. The province has al
ready indicated, it would pay one-
third of these costs. If the fede
ral government pays one-third
also, expenses to the Authority
will be reduced to a reasonable
proportion.
Mr. Dixon said the Authority
would show a favorable balance
in 1953 and he estimated the levy
would not be increased in 1954.
as a protective fo-
stated the Pinery
the Authority a
section of
the
in
the
for
the
of the pond
dam was one
the
Dixon
town
of
■Al-
Kay Klopp placed
Elizabeth Hunter
Farrow topped
with the subject
”, Don Taylor
was
the
"Tin
was
Tom
Guest At Reception
Mrs. Fred Dobbs was a
at the reception for the women
delegates to the Federation of
Agriculture convention at the
Y.W.C.A., London, last Thurs
day. Mr. J. D. MacFarlane, di
rector of United Grain Growers
Ltd., and Mrs. MacFarlane, of
Aylsham, Sask., returned to town
with Warden and Mrs. Dobbs
and were their guests for the
guest
Top Corn Growers
Enjoy Banquet
Herb Kercher, Kippen, Percy
Wright, Cromarty; Bruce Mc
Gregor, Kippen, and Harvey Ja
cobi, Kippen, attended a banquet at Hook’s Restaurant, Tuesday,
held in honor of the winners of
the corn growing contest spon
sored by Dekalb Corn Company,
Chatham.
Percy Wright, of Cromarty,
was winner in Perth Cottnty with
127.48 bushels to the acre,
Bruce McGregor was winner
for Huron County with 111,89
bushels to the acre. Harvey Ja
cobi won third pri2e. Herb Ker
cher is dealer for this district.
Twenty-qne counties from
tarlo Were represented at
bantiuet
Form Group
To Aid Band
A special citizen’s committee
is being apointed by town coun
cil in an attempt to revive in
terest in the Exeter Band.
Informed by a delegation that
the local band is on the verge
of disorganizing, council decided
to oragnize a group to assist in
promoting enthusiasm for the
musical organization.
"It would be a shame if the
band quit,” Mayor Cochrane said,
voicing the opinion of the coup-
cil. Reeve Ted Pooley stated tlie "town can’t get along without
the baud.”
Ba'iid president, Don Easton,
and secretary-treasurer, Pat Skin
ner, told council it was difficult
to get members out to practice
and that younger boys didn’t
want to learn to play instru
ments.
"There are enough musicians
to make a good band,” Mr. Skin
ner said, "if there was enough
interest.”
Mayor Cochrane suggested a
change of scenery for the prac
tices might help. He said the
town hall would be available if
the present locatiou (in the
Southcott block) was not satis
factory.
Drum Majorettes
Deputy-Reeve William McKen
zie suggested drum majorettes
might increase the interest.
Councillors felt more public
appearances might keep members
busier and sustain their enthus
iasm. Councillor Brady said re
quests for the. band at skating
und ‘lio ekey nights <vt the ctrenel
had been made to him.
Suggestion of a citizen’s com
mittee to assist the management
of the band was made by Mayor
Cochrane. Reeve Pooley felt ser
vice clubs, as well as council
representatives, should be on the
committee.
Council decided to form
seven - man committee of
council members, three s<
club representatives and
members of the band.
Councillors Dinney and
mer were appointed to organize
the group.
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Sims estate house on William
Street.
Receives Coronation Medial
Elmer D. Bell, ^.C., whs
amdttg the officers of the 21st
Royal Canadian Artillery Field
Regiment who received Corona
tion Medals recently from Briga
dier Stn Todd, Senior Reserve
Artillery Officer,