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ZONE CHURCH
PARADE SUNDAY
.Legion Zone Church Parade At
Exeter Sunday Next
The Annual Legion Zone Church
.Parade will be held at Exeter on
.Sunday afternoon next, September 10.
All members .are urged to attend.
■Owners of cars and comrades going
to Exeter kindly leave your names
with one of the following comrades.
Harry rown, Frank Sturdy, Wally
Armstrong, the president or the sec
retary.
'Suffered Fractured Leg
When his car leaped forward when
;it was cranked in gear, Tom Morrison,
Kinloss Township, on Friday, suffer
ed a badly fractured, leg.
Belgrave School Fair
Will be held on Monday, Sept. 11.
.Parade at 1.15 p.m., followed by
sports. 10 schools will compete. Con-
-cert in the evening at the Foresters’
.Hall. Admission to concert 25 cents.
Plowing Match October Sth
A meeting of the North Huron
/.Plowmen’s Association was held.Sat
urday afternoon at the town hall, in
Brussels, for .the purpose of discuss
ing the annual plowing match. It was
decided to hold the match Thursday,
• October 5th, and a committee was ap
pointed to select a- location on either
-of the following townships, Colborne,
.Hullett and East and West Wawa
nosh, and to complete all arrange-
rments.
WEDDINGS
Adams - Traill
‘ Picardy gladioli and delphiniums
rdecorated the Westminster-Central
•Church, Toronto, for the marriage on
-Saturday of Miss Mary Crichton
Traill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J.
Traill, to Mr. Alton Byron Adams,
son of Captain and Mrs. William J.
.Adams, of Wingham. Rev. W. H.
.Sedgewick officiated. Mr. W. • R.
Young, who played the music at the
wedding of the bride’s parents, was
.at the organ, and the soloist was Miss
.Jean Seccombe.
Mr. Traill gave his daughter in mar
riage, and she wore a pretty gown of
starched chiffon over satin, made with
^high-tucked neckline and bouffant
•skirt. Her veil was finger-tip length,
and she carried' a bouquet of lily-of-
the-valley and blue cornflowers. The
■bridesmaids were Miss Doris G. Traill,
•sister-of the bride, and Miss Gladys
Johnston of Lindsay. The former
wore iris chiffon and the latter lilac
chiffon. Their flower hats were of
blue, pink and mauve single asters,
.and they carried decorated hoops of
asters. Mr. John P. McKibbon of
Wingham was groomsman, and the
.ushers were Mr. Rae Thompson, of
Listowel, Mr. Bruce W. Fox of
Guelph and Mr, Allan Traill, brother
of the bride.
The reception was held at Annes-
ley Hall, and Mrs. Traill received in
a gown of-periwinkle blue chiffon with
matching hat and corsage of Sweet
heart roses and lily-of-the-valley. Mrs.
Adams, mother of the bridegroom,
Was gowned in powder blue and silver
metallic lace, with corsage of scarlet
roses. Later the bride and groom left
for New York and the White Moun
tains, and on their return will live in
Wihgham. The bride travelled in a
mannish tailored grey suit matching
the bridegroom’s suit, with concord
blue accessories.
Aitcheson - Martin
The marriage of Miss Dorothy
Jeanette Martin, eldest daughter of
Mrs. Martin and the late Joshua Mar
tin, Newfoundland, to Mr. James Earl
Aitcheson, son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. James Aitcheson, of Bluevale,
took place Saturday evening, Septem
ber 2nd, in St. John’s Presbyterian
Church, Hamilton, the Rev. N. O.
MacDonald, D.D., officiating,
The bride wore an ensemble'of haze
grey, with wine shade accessories and
shoulder bouquet of orchids and sweet
peas. Kifrs; James R. Cleghorn, of Pt,
Colborne, sister of the bridegroom,
was matron of honor in a navy en
semble, with navy hat and corsage of
pink roses. Miss Hazel Fredenburg,
the bridesmaid, was in pearl grey with
navy accessories, and a corsage of
roses. The groomsman, was Mr, Jack
Morrison,
Following a reception at the Royal
Connaught Hotel, the couple left for
Northern Ontario. On their return
they will live in Hamilton.
LISTOWEL WON
TENNIS MATCH
Visitors Won 8 Games to 6
The Listowel Tennis Club played
a return match with the local club
on Friday night. The Listowel hitters
were' again the victors as the local
club lost out recently at Listowel, In
the ladies doubles Listowel 2, Wing
ham 1; Men’s doubles, Listowel 4,
Wingham 2; Mixed doubles, Listowel
2, Wingham 3,
Ladies Doubles
Miss W, Finkbeiner and Miss Thel
ma Gee, Listowel, lost to Lil. Fuller
and Betty Rae 3-6; Miss Snyder and
Miss Irene Stewart, Listowel, defeat
ed Noreen Benedict and Doris Armi
tage 6-3; Miss Snyder and Miss Sen
ior, Listowel, defeated Verne Walker
and Mrs. Spittai 6-5,
Mixed Doubles
Miss Irene Stewart and L. Bernie,
Listowel, lost to Patricia Parker and
Harry Brown 3-6; Miss Thelma 'Gee
and M. Olive, Listowel, defeated Miss
King and K. Somers 6-5; Miss Sen
ior and J. Lavery, Listowel, lost to
Louise Lloyd and Miller Davies 5-6;
Miss Stewart and D. Finkbeiner, List
owel, defeated Miss Mary King and
Dr. T. Torrance 6-1; Miss W. Fink
beiner and Dr, Finkbeiner, Listowel,
lost to Betty Lloyd and Ken Jackson
2-6.
Men’s Doubles
L. Bonnie and Dr. Finkbeiner, List
owel, defeated Dr. W. Crawford and
Wilbur Tiffin 6-4; N. Oliver and R.
Oliver, Listowel, lost to James Ham
ilton and Don Nasmith, 2-6; C. Mas
on and M. Oliver, Listowel, lost to
Geo. King and Harley Crawford 2-6;
L. Bernie and Jim Thompson, Listow
el, defeated W. L. Kress and J. Lamb
6-4; R. Oliver and C. Mason, List
owel defeated Ross Thompson and J.
Herd 6-5; L. Bernie and M. Oliver,
Listowel, defeated Charles McKibbon
and DeWitt Miller 6-1.
LIONS GRATEFUL
The Wingham Lions Club take this
opportunity of extending to the peo
ple of this district their hearty apprec
iation of the co-operation afforded the
club at their annual Frolic on Labor
Day. Without this public support it
would be impossible for the Club to
carry on their work among the child
ren and other community welfare ac
tivities.
Ladies Fall Shoes — See the New
styles and colors in suede and kid
leathers.—Greer’s Shoe Store.
OBITUARY
Mrs. James E. Robinson
It is with regret that we chronicle
the -death of Mrs. Jane E. Robinson,
Catherine Street, who,passed on sud
denly near the noon hour Monday
morning, September 4th, in her 69th
year. Two weeks prior to her death,
Mrs. Robinson suffered a stroke. She
was apparently making satisfactory
progress when she passed suddenly
away from a blood clot to the heart.
A native of Turnberry, she was born
on the farm where Eadies’ Church
stands, the daughter of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Eadie, pioneers of
the township. Her maiden name was
Margaret Jean Eadie and in 1911 at
Vancouver, B.C., she was married to
James E. Robinson. Tliey . resided in
British- Columbia for a few years, then
returned to Turnberry for a short
time prior to taking up residence
here in 1917.
Mrs. Robinson was a member of
Wingham United Church and was a
valued member of the Women’s Miss
ionary Society. She leaves to mourn
her passing her husband and one
daughter, Frances at home. She is
also survived by one brother, Colin
of Turnberry and five sisters, Mrs.
David Wallace, Miss Catherine and
Miss Beatrice all of Turnberry; Mrs.
Janet Halliday of Vancouver, B. C.,
and*Mrs. Milton F. Blackwell, Karna-
loops, B. C.
The funeral service on Wednesday
afternoon, September 6th, was con-
, ducted by Rev. J. F. Anderson.
The pallbearers were: Gordon Gan
nett, R. A. Coutts, Wm. Armstrong,
Thomas Wallace, J, D. Beecroft,
Charles Robinson.
Interment in Wingham Cemetery.
Begin Music Classes
Miss Cora Phair, teacher of Piano,
Theory and Vocal, is commencing her
classes this week. Pupils are prepared
for all grades of Toronto Conserva
tory examinations. Phone 317.
Cancelled Overseas Trip
Mr. J. R. M. Spittai, manager of the
Dominion Bank, Mrs. Spittai and
children, Nancy and Ruth, were to
have sailed this week for England for
a visit with Mr. Spittal’s parents.
Bookings were cancelled due to the
troubled state in Europe.
Passed Music Examinations
The following are the pupils of
Tena E. Reid, A.T.C.M., who were
successful in passing their Toronto
Conservatory of Music Exams held
at Clinton.
Theory: Grade III Harmony—Mab
el Fothergill, (honours). Grade II
Theory—Myrtle Fothergill (1st "class
honours); Russels Zurbrigg (1st class
honours). Piano: Grade IV—Leslie
Mae Wall. Grade II—Jimmy Hall
(honours); Edwin Elson.
Work Shoes — For quality and fit
ting—Best values at Greer’s Shoe
COW AND BUS
FIGURE IN SUIT
The killing of a cow on the evening
of July 27 last, on highway No. 4, a
short distance north of Brttcefield,
was the basis of a damage action
heard by Judge Costello at Goderich,
in which Harold Berner, operator of
the London-Wingham Bus Line, sued
William Falconer, farmer and owner
of the cow, for $100 damages to his
bus. Falconer counterclaimed for $67,
the price he placed on the cow. Judge
Costello will visit the scene of the
accident before giving ’judgement to
ascertain for himself if there is a clear
view of the Falconer driveway to a
motorist approaching from the south
and for what distance. Berner testified
that the cow ran directly in the path
of the bus in which six. passengers
were travelling.
Mrs. Malcolm Blue
Mrs. Mary Jessis Blue, wife of
Malcolm Blue and sister of A. M.
Crawford of Wingham, died at the
home on the highway, south of Wal
lacetown, Friday, in her 73rd year.
Mrs. Blue was a member of Wallace
town Presbyterian Church. Surviving
are the husband, two daughters, Mrs.
Hector McCallum, Glencoe; Miss Al
ice, Port McNicholl; three sons, Al
bert, St. Catherines, Don, Toronto,
Claire, Dunwich; two sisters, Mrs,
«J, W. McCallum and Mrs.. W. F.
Kendall, Dutton ;Four brothers. Pet
er Crawford, Dattonj Alex. Wingham,
Archie and Neill, both of Dunwich.
The''funeral was held from the resi
dence, Monday, with interment in Mc-
KUfop Cemetery,
WAR DECLARATION
RECEIVED CALMLY
. Whe,n the news was flashed about
the world on Sunday that Britain had
declared war on Germany Canada was
•ready for the shock. Those who re
membered the Great War and all that
it meant grimly felt that all had been
done by Britain that was possible to
preserve peace. France shortly after
also declared war on Germany.
The first shock of this news was
scarcely over when King George
spoke to his peoples. He urged all to
stand calm and firm and united.
Later Premier King said in his
speech that Great Britain had been
told on Friday that in the event of
the United Kingdom becoming engag
ed in war in the effort to resist ag
gression, the Government of Canada
would as soon as possible seek its au- /
thority for effective co-operation by
Canada at the side of Britain, Parlia
ment meets Thursday this week.
Fie said our first concern was de
fense of Canada. The Defense of
Canada Regulations and the Provis
ions of the War Measures Act have
already been put in force, and a board
to curb profiteering had been set up.
He expressed his faith that the peo
ple of Canada would face the days of
stress and strain which lie ahead with
calm and resolute courage.
The first concrete evidence of An
glo-German hostilities was the sink
ing of the Athenia by a submarine 200
miles northwest of Ireland while en
route from Liverpool to Montreal. She
had 1418 passengers, 434 of which
were Canadians. About 44 lives were
lost.
British planes have attacked North
German ports and dropped leaflets ov
er northern Germany. The armies of
France have contacted the Germans
on the Western front.
Italy, Russia, Spain, United States
are remaining neutral.
LIONS FROLIC WAS
GREAT SUCCESS
Despite Bad Weather Break in the
Afternoon Frolic Went Over the Top
Dorothy _ Christie, Teeswater, Won
Beauty Contest and Archie Hopf, of
Clifford, Won Cow and Calf,
Weather conditions were anything
but ideal for the Lions Club Frolic on
Monday. Rain during the morning
and early afternoon made it necessary
to cancel the bicycle race and the par
ade. Judging for the parade’ events
took place in the Arena. The baseball
game did not get going until after 5
o’clock. The bowling and tennis tour
naments were cancelled.
Despite this set-back' the day was
a roaring success as the Lions would
say. Many stayed in the Arena play
ing games throughout the afternoon.
Wingham Citizens’ Band and Russ
Creighton and his orchestra entertain
ed with music. A fair crowd was at
the ball game for a short notice call.
Pears of Toronto defeated the Hurons
4-2 in seven innings. Chalmers, Bob
Bridgeford and W. Groves did mound
duty for the locals with Bob Groves
receiving; Harrison and Jones pitched
for Toronto with Henderson catching.
2,000 In Arena
The Band Concert Sunday night by
the Wingham Citibens’ Band was well
attended and the Midnight dance went
full blast from the time it opened and
the games had a great play. ”
About 2,000 jammed, the Arena for
the night show and all appeared to en
joy themselves to the full. The music
of Russ Creighton andhis Canadian
Mountaineers was appreciated not on
ly by the dancers but by all.
Prize Winners
Cow and Calf,. Archie Hopf, Clif
ford; ticket No. 3779.
Bicycle, Wm. Cole, Belgrave; tic
ket No. 3579.
Radio, B. K. Hunter, Waterloo, tic
ket No. 1021.
Beauty Contest: 1st, Dorothy Chris
tie, Teeswater; Lillian Fuller, Wing-
l._m.
Decorated Car: Philip Stewart, of
Lucknow.
Decorated Doll Carriage: Maxine
Seddoti, Betty Lewis, Leslie May
Wall.
Decorated Bicycle: Helen Sturdy,
Lloyd Stewart, Marjorie Sanderson.
Comic Vehicle: Maxine Cowan; Iv
an Gardner and Eddie Carter.
Pet Parade: Jimmie Hall, Florence
Harris, Stewart Everick.
Clown: Bill Lepard and Raymond
Bell.
Pie Eating Contest: Edward Finlay.
Balloon Blowing, ladies: Kathleen
Saint.
Balloon Blowing, children: J. Ren
wick, Toronto.
Lucky Program number winners:
W. Lockridge, Betty Gannett.
School Shoes—All the comfortable
styles on lasts, suitable for the grow
ing feet. $1.25. $1.50, $1.75 to $2.00.
Greer’s Shoe Store.
NOTICE •
We wish to announce that we are
discontinuing coupons on September
16th. Coupons will be redeemed un
til September 30, 1939, inclusive.
Willis Shoe Store.
Greer’s Shoe Store.
Sunflower With 28 Blooms
Mrs. George Currie of East Wa
wanosh grew a sunflower that pro
duced 28 blooms. There was one big
flower at the top and scattered along
the stem*were 27 small blooms.
Hospital Auxiliary Meets Monday
The Women’s Auxiliary to the
Wingham General Hospital will hold
the first meeting of the Fall on Mon
day afternoon, Sept, .11, at 3.45 in the
Council Chamber, A good attendance
of the members is ‘desired.
LOCAL BATTERY
NOT CALLED YET
So far the local battery, 99th Wing
ham Field Battery, R.C.A., has not
received word to start recruiting. Two
other batteries in this district and
which belong to the same brigade as
the Wingham Battery, ate already be
ing called, they are the Listowel and
Walkerton batteries. It is understood
that they will recruit up to strength,
about ISO, remain billeted in their res
pective towns for about three weeks
prior to being transferred to Petaw-
awa for a period of training.
KING ASKS PEOPLE
TO STAND UNITED
The text of the address of the King
to his subjects in all parts of the
world Sunday was follows:
“In this grave hour, perhaps the
most fateful in our history, I send to
every household of my peoples, both
at home and overseas, this message,
spoken with the same, depth, of feel
ing for each of you as if I were able
to cross your threshold and speak to
you myself.*
“For the second time in the lives of
most of us, we are at war.
“Over and over again, we have tried
to find a peaceful way out of the dif
ferences between ourselves and those
who are now our enemies; but it has
been in vain.
“We have been forced into a con
flict, for we arg called, with our al
lies, to meet the challenge of a prin
ciple which, if it were to prevail,
would be fatal to any civilized order
in the world.
“It is a principle which' permits a
state in the selfish pursuit of power
to disregard its treaties and its solemn
pledges, which sanctions the use of
force or threat of force against the
sovereignty’and independence of oth
er states.
“Such a principle, stripped of all dis
guise, is surely the mere primitive doc
trine that might is right. And if this
principle were established through
out the world, the freedom of our own,
country and of the whole British Com
monwealth of Nations would be in
danger.
“But far more than this, the peoples
of the world would be kept in the
bondage of fear, and all hopes of set
tled peace and of security, of justice,
and liberty, among nations, would be
ended.
“This is the ultimate issue which
confronts us. For the sake of all that
we ourselves hold dear, and of the
world order and peace, ft is unthink
able that we should refuse to meet the
challenge.
“It is to this high purpose that I
now call my people at home and my
peoples across the seas who will make
our cause their own.
“I ask them to stand calm and firm
and united in this time of trial.
“The task will be hard. There may
be dark days ahead and war can no
longer be confined to the battlefield,
but we can only do the right as we see
the right and reverently commit our
cause to God. If, one and all, we keep
resolutely faithful to it, ready for
whatever service or sacrifice it may
demand, then with God’s help, we
shall prevail.
“May God bless and keep us all.”
PRESENTATIONS
(Listowel Banner)
Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Pym were made
the recipients of a beautiful mantle
clock, a gift from Knox Young
People's Society.
Mrs. Ronald Cox entertained a num
ber of friends and neighbors at her
hjme in honor of Mrs. Harold V.
Pym, who is leaving this week for
Wingham where the family will take
up residence.
During the evening Mrs. Pym was
informally presented with a beautiful
mantle vase as a remembrance of her
many happy associations in Listowel.
The Willing Workers of Knox church
have also honored Mrs. Pym in the
presentation of a beautiful cup and
saucer.
Mr. Pym was appointed organist
and Choir leader of St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church Choir a couple
of months ago and the family have
taken up residence in the Allen house
next to Watson’s Grocery. ,
Underwent Operation
Dr. W. A. McKibbon underwent an
emergency operation for appendicitis
in Wingham General Hospital early
Tuesday morning. We are happy to
report that the Doctor is making sat
isfactory progress and on behalf of
the people of the community wish him
a speedy -recovery,
Morris Car Crash
Cars driven by James Thynne of
Morris and Graham Wark, also of
Morris, collided on the road from
Wingham to Brussels. In the crash
both cars were damaged and Mrs.
Wark, a passenger with het son, suf
fered from shock. Traffic Officer
Norman Lever, of Clinton, who invest
igated the accident stated that glar
ing headlights were a contributing
cause to the accident.
S'
EAST WAWANOSH
PICNIC A SUCCESS
Over 1,000 Gather at 10th Bridge
Over 1,000 from all parts of East
Wawanosh Township on Wednesday
of last week thoroughly approved
Reeve Raymond Redmond’s idea for
an annual township picnic. In fact,
the reception was so enthusiastic the
township council unanimously adopt
ed the idea of annual picnics, Visitors
from other parts of Huron attended.
In perfect weather, the event was
held on a natural plateau beside the
10th concession bridge on the Mait
land River. A program of sports and
contests was held.
The initiative of the reeve in plan
ning the affair came in for praise.
Speakers included Mr. Sedgewick, of
the Ontario department of Agriculture
who spoke briefly on the control of
weeds, both* as an aid to beautification
as well as assistance in growing bet
ter crops; James C. Shearer, Huron
County agricultural representative, of
Clinton, and T. Roy Patterson, Huron
County road engineer, an East Wawa
nosh old boy;.
R. J. Deachman, M.P. for North
Huron, and Elston Cardiff, the Con
servative candidate in the forthcoming
election,, both gave brief addresses.
John T. Currie, a former East Wawa
nosh reeve and the oldest living ex
warden of Huron County, gave an in
teresting account of early life in the
township. Mr. Currie recalled when
he walked 20 miles to attend a coun
ty council meeting in winter.
A program was contributed by Miss
Josephine Weir, of Auburn, soloist;
Harold Bogie, Scotch piper from Au
burn; Maitland Henry, soloist from
East Wawanosh; Harvey McGee,
Scottish comedian, and Jack Buchan
an, dramatic reader, of Auburn.
The East Wawanosh Township
girls’ softball team were swamped by
the Belgrave girls by a score of 22-1.
Reeve Raymond Redmond was the
chairman. He was assisted with picnic
duties by Councilors Lewis Ruddy,
Harvey Black, Norman MacDowell
and Duston Beecroft, and Township
Clerk Alex. Porterfield.
Mr. Harry Htnscliffe of Toronto,
was a visitor with friends over the
week-end.
Dance Friday Night
Dance at S.S. No. 11, East Wawa
nosh, Friday night this week, Sept. 8.
Music by the Kippen Hot Shots.
Lunch Free. Admission 25c.
Year Old Pumpkin and Marrow
Did you ever see a year old pump
kin. We have one here in the office
that was grown by Mrs. W. J. Clark.
We also have a vegetable marrow of
last years crop grown by the same
lady. Both are in perfect condition.
Visits Town After Forty Years
Mr. and Mrs. J. Nicholl and daugh
ter Marion of Toronto also their
guest, Miss Annabelle Murray of Re
gina, were visitors in town last week.
Mr. Nicholl was Station Agent here
for the G. T. R. forty years ago and
renewed acquaintances with many old
friends, • ■ ’
Goderich Couple oil Athenia
Mr' and Mrs. F. G. Weir, of God
erich, were passengers on the Athenia,
that was sunk by the Germans. Mrs.
Weir landed at Greenock, Scotland,
but so far no word has been heard of
Mr. Weir. As only 44 lost their lives
it is hoped he is safe although his
name did not appear on lists of sur
vivors published so far.
Men’s Oxfords — Our splendid ox
fords for Men, priced at $3.50, $4.00
and $5.00 cost you less than inferior
qualities. Greer's Shoe Store.
LEGIONS OFFER j
THEIRSERVICES
At a meeting of Wihgham Branch
of the Legion, plans will be made for
the registering of any returned men
who have not yet registered.
The following telegram was receiv
ed by the local branch. The sub-ex-
eciitive of the Ontario Command of
the Canadian Legion B.E.S.L. in
special session in Toronto endorses
wholeheartedly the assurances given
the Prime Minister by Dominion
President Brigadier Foster and here
with places the facilities and person
nel of headquarters and two hundred
and sixty-three benches throughout
the province at the disposal of the
authorities for the duration of this
emergency.
BY-LAW PASSED RE
HOUSING ACT
Under This By-Law Taxes Paid On
New Homes as Shown Below
• Council on Friday night adopted a.
by-law to make it possible for Wing
ham citizens to come under the pro
visions of the National Housing Act,
A letter was read from the Depart
ment of Finance at Ottawa enclosing'
copies of resolutions to be passed by
Council if they wish-to make it pos
sible for anyone to come under the
provisions of the National Housing
Act.
Following discussion the following;
moved by Couns. Sturdy and Johns-
son was passed.
“That WHEREAS Part III of The
National Housing Act, 1938, provides
that the Minister of Finance of Can
ada may with the approval of the
Governor in Council pay to a Muni
cipality municipal taxes levied by such
municipality in respect of a house the
construction of which is commenced
during the period commencing June 1»
1938, and ending on December 31st,
1940 or such earlier date as may be-
fixed by the Governor in Council as.
follows:
(1) 100% of municipal tares in res
pect to such a house for the first tax
year in which the Municipality levies
municipal taxes in respect of such
house.
(2) 50% of municipal taxes in res
pect of such house for the second tax
year in which the Municipality levies
municipal taxes in respect of such
house.
(3) 25% of municipal taxes in res
pect of such house for the third tax
year in which the municipality levies
municipal taxes in respect of such
house.”
A letter was read from the Depart
ment of Highways suggesting that
By-law No. 1115 be amended to pro
vide for erection of signs prohibiting
U-turns. If the Council , still felt that
U-turns should be prohibited, the De
partment would give the matter more
consideration.
A letter was read from the General
Accident Insurance Co., advising that
the Town. Hall heating plant had been
inspected and found, in good condi
tion.
A letter was read from Mr. Albert
Green advising that he had been-
shaken up when driving in a car
across Minnie St., on or about July
l'2th. A copy of the reply was read
advising Mr. Green that suitable
signs had been erected at every inter
section advising that Minnie St. was.
under construction and any person
using said street did so at their own
risk.
Coun. Sturdy reported for the
Streets Committtee that some trouble
was being experienced at the north
end of Minnie Street from an open
ditch also that storm water was now
coming dowd Minnie St. so fast that
the drains were not carrying it off
quickly enough and Mr. Vanner’s
basement had been flooded. It was
agreed that these drains be looked
over with a view to stopping this con
dition. • .
Coun. Lloyd reported for the Ceme
tery Committee that levelling was go
ing on but the earth on hand would
soon be used up and it was felt that
the balance of this section would be
left over for next year.
Coun. VanWyck reported for the
Fire Committee that a spray nozzle
was under consideration for the .Fire
Dept., but it might be left over for
this year. A hydrant at the corner
of Leopold and Alfred Sts., was de
fective as the hose could not be coup
led onto it due to damage to the
threads. It was agreed that the Com
mission be notified of this.
The Finance Committee reported a.
number of accounts properly certified,
which were ordered paid on motions
of Couns. VanWyck and Lloyd.
It was agreed that the Clerk be
instructed to write a letter to the De
partment of Highways pointing out
that the many signs erected at the
bridges south of Town were a tem
porary help but that a new wide
bridge was badly needed to prevent
further accidents on this road.
Won Prizes at C.N.E.
In the teams 15.2 hands and over
at the C.N.E, at Toronto, Currie and
Tervit won first prize with Lady Lee
Axworthy and Ratchet McKinney. Ift
the single roadster class Clayton Fry*
(ogle won first with Davey Peters, se«
cond and fourth positions in this clast
'Were won by Currie and Tervit,