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Clinton News-Record, 1948-04-15, Page 1C1int� -Record WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED\T13E CLINTON NEW ERA—ESTABLISHED 1865 No. 16 -,- 70th Year; Whole No. 6301 CLINTON, ONTARIO;\ THURSDAY,' APRIL 15, 1948 r • The Horne Pape"r With the News Hospital Receives X19,250 From Ontario .Government the eAteli DEFINITELY, TO -DAY WAS spring and it was the first day for some time that you could call it that, after so much cold and rainy weather But after all, it is the middle of April! , , * a r WE HAVE BEEN ASKED WHY the 1948 tax rate, as published in last week's issue, showed 21.2 'mills for debentures when a con- siderable amount of money is ex- pected to be returned from the Public Utilities Commission from so-called sewerage rental rates, thus reducing the net annual charges to be met by the taxpay- ers ... The answer is that the es- timated revenue from this source figured at $9,000, is included in the calculation of the 20.6 -mill item for town purposes - , . Is that clear? . , , • HAVE YOU HEARD THE SOUND of the bugle band during the past few days ? Ifyouu have, that is the Clinton Collegiate Band out practising for the annual Cadet Inspection which will be held at 7 p,m„ on Monday, May 10 (DST), with Lieut. D. C. Irwin, cadet officer for Western Ontario Milit- ary Area, inspecting , .. The cad- ets are drilling daily, weather per- mitting, with Lt. G. W. McGee and Mci Irene Morris in charge. * * * WILLIAM HENRY GOLDING, Liberal MP for Huron -Perth, celebrated his 68th birthday Wed- nesday, April 14, in the House of Commons at Ottawa, where fel- iciations were expressed by mem- bers of the Opposition as well as the Government, thus indicating the esteem in which he is held... They included Norman Lockhart, Lincoln, and Thomas A. Kidd, Kingston , , . Active in Parliment, Mr. Golding is the efficient chair- man of the House in committee We add our congratulations . , , * x * EX -SERVICE MEN WILL BE interested to hear about this , , , Western Ontario area military headquarters, London, issued a new Warning recently that ..war veterans or others wearing old service uniforms carrying insignia or without being dyed another color, are subject to prosecution Police have been instructed to check this illegal wearing of uniforms , , C. OF COMMERCE URGES HOUSING, SCHOOL FAIR Clinton and District Chamber of Commerce held its monthly general meeting in the Town Cou- ncil Chamber Thursday evening last with a good attendance. Pres- ident G. Ralph Foster was chair- man. N. W. Trewartha, Housing Com- mittee chairman, reported that he had received firsthand informat- ion regarding the Provincial hous- ing scheme from Hon. Dana Por- ter, Minister of Planning and Dev- elopment,;at Goderieh last week. By a bill •which has passed first reading in the Legislature 64-0, the Province will advance to the municipality half the cost of build ing lots, • which would cut Clint- on's cost in two. Mr. Trewartha said there had been no meeting of the local hous- ing committee yet. None of the houses was occupied in Clinton, although in Exeter, 30 houses were. occupied. In Exeter, the water ser- vices had been installed long ago, and the septic tanks had been 'put in last fall. It was thesame contractor in Clinton as in Exeter. President Foster told of a meet- ing with W. H, Golding MP and L. E. Cardiff, MP, regarding con- struction of houses tat RCAF Stat- ion. They heard the problem very sumpathetically. An answer is be- ing awaited. Mayor A. J. McMurray stated that Wednesday he had received a wire to ignore a previous letter to Council that nothing further would be done regarding applic- ation for 50 additional houses. "We haven't made opt the forms, because if there is any likelihood of the Department of National Defence building here, that would be about all we would require," he declared. Mr. McMurray said housing here was going along, but there would- n't be any occupied for a while. The plumbers arrived Wednesday and painters Thursday, The idea was t9 get 12 or 13 houses occupied as soon as possible. The .Exeter application had been in before ours, and material was on hand. At the request of the Mayor, a motion, by Ross McEwan and. George': Beattie was passed that the Civic and Public Relations Committee set up the dnecessary (continued on page five) HIgh948 Low 'Blgha47 Low April ' 8 63' ' 38' 43 22 9 39, 26 38 32 '10' 49 20 50 28 11 62 39 ` 63 42 12 58 13, 46 34 ' 55 25 14'.'42 37 '"'•52s: 25 Rain: .50 ins. Rain: .24 ins Snow: 1 inch DETAILS GIVEN TOWN OF, CLINTON E'S'TIMATES 1948 EXPENDITURES - Estimated , Actual 1948 1947 County Rate .$7,165.95 $7,186.70 Public School 12,438.55 8,000.00 Collegiate ... 2,592.37 2,048.65 Public Library 1,500.00 1,500,00 General Debenture Princ. & Int. 1,815.01 1,815.01 Grants ... , 1,200.00 1,550.00 Salaries and Allowances . '1,350.00 6,111.92 Legal Fees .. 200.00 100.00 Property Exp: 2,000.00 1,638.16 Streets 7,000.00 7,114.13 Fire Dept. 1,000.00 1,044.62 Street Lighting 2,766.96 2,041.60 Hydrant Rental 2,124.00 2,124,00 Cemetery . 2,400.00 2,403.71 Insurance , -762,18 706.65 Charity_ and Hosp'n: . 400.00 330:46 Board,of Health 450.00 445.55 Dri earth closet 1,200.00 1,250.00 Community Ath- letic Field . 1,086,30 1,026.74 Printing and Stationery . 575.00 548,20 Bank Interest and Exchange 900.00 935.50 General. Municipal Expense 700.00 667.40 Taxes remittee • at C. of R. , 200.00 308.43 Sewerage Debenture 12,500.00 12,000.00 Sewerage Debenture Interest , 7,447.50 7,717.50 Wartime Housing 500.00 4,315,35 Sewerage Maintenance 1,000.00 1947 Housing Deficit 4,000.00 Totals .... $83,273.82 $74,930.28 RECEIPTS Estimated Actual 1948 1947 Prov, Subsidy $1,036,54 $1,026.73 Dog Tax . . , 250.00 288.00 Licenses 500.00 516.85 Stock Scales 250.00 268.78 Rentals 400.00 446.00 Cemetery , . , 1,500.00 1,532.00 Dept. of High- ways subsidy 2,985.81 2,089,66 Dry earth, closet 565.00 Wartime Housing Rentals. 700.00 Water Renta]. 9,000.00 Penalties, Int., 58.11 Sewerage bond Interest ., 4,000.00 Waterworks Surplus .,, 3,000.00 Sundry revenue 193.84 Totals ... $16,622.35 $13,984.97 Excess of estireated expenditures over estimated receipts $66,651.47, Rate of 65 mills will raise $67,375.50 Estimated amount re- quired 66,651.47 Estimated surplus ,..$ 724.03 Bruce Roy Gives Talk Junior Farmers' Club Clinton Junior Farmers Club held its regular monthly meet- ing on Tuesday, April 13,inClin- ton Collegiate Institute. The roll call was answered by the name of an insect. A delegate was chosen to attend the annual conference to be held in Guelph. Bruce Roy gave a very interesting talk on his experiences while working on a farm in the United States. The meeting ad- journed and the remainder of the evening was spent rwith the Jun- ior Institute. The joint meeting was opened by singing "O Canada" with Josephine Muir in the chair. Jack Merrill' read the minutes of the last meeting. Art Drummond, the Junior Director for this part of the pro- yince, then spoke on Club work in Ontario. Following the adjourn- ment, the recreation committee was in charge. Central Huron Leads In Early Seeding Huron is right in with "the first" counties of Western On- tario in the matter of early seeding, according to LeRoy G. Brown, Clinton, agricultural representative for the County. He stated that a considerable amount of grain has been seed- ed in the central part of the County. Among early "birds" are W. A. Culbert, Dungannon, president of Huron Perth Short- horn Club, who has seeded 25 acres; and the County Home, just south of Clinton. There are plenty of others that could be mentioned. Reports from the Ontario De- partment of ' Agriculture indic- ate that cold weather and night frosts have limited seeding op- erations to small acreages in southern and central areas of the Provincgg. Huron is ahead of Middleseel this year, it is understood. Blue Cross Official Wilbert A. Lange .who has been appointed London Regional'Rep- resentative of the Blue Cross Plan, for Hospital Care, has served as Plan representative in the Tor- onto and Lakehead districts. A former Pilot Instructor of the RCAF., Mr, tangs has a back- ground of business experience in- cluding the- operation of a . con- struction company in which: he was secretary -treasurer and a director. He is a native of St. Thomas and was educated in the schools of that dieted. Farmers Entertained, By Clinton Lions ,-Club Lavis Firm Awarded Gravelling Contract Lavis Contracting Company, Clinton, was awarded the con- tract for supplying and distribu- ting on the streets of Clinton during 1948, 4,000 cubic yards„ more or less, of three -quarter - inch screened crushed gravel, at a special meeting of the Town Council Monday evening. The Lavis tender was 48 cents per cubic yard. The only other tender received was from Lloyd Picot, Bayfield and Clinton, at 50 cents per cubic yard. Grade of material is subject to the ap- proval of Council. Three tenders were received at the regular meeting of Coun- cil last week, but it was de- cided that the tender call had not been properly phrased and that a new tender should be made, closing Monday, April 12. Three bids were received. Star ley Hakes Grant of $150 Bayfield Fire Stanley Township Council met on Monday, April 5, in the Town- ship Hall, Varna, with all mem- bers present. A deputation from the Bayfield Fire Department was present and interviewed the Council, in re- gards to a grant to the new fire engine. A grant of $150 was made to this organization on motion of A. McBride and C. Houston. The Township auditor, W. A. C -rant, presented his report on 1947 Receipts and Expenditures. Tenders for crushing and haul- ing 5,000 cu. yds. of gravel were opened and read, Only two tend- ers were received, one from Geo. F. Elliott at 55 cents per yard, and the Lavis Contracting Co. at 54'<cents per yard, the latter re- ceiving the contract, the work to be completed by September 30. There was only one tender re- ceived for the tractor and power mower and this matter was lest over until • the May meeting. The Council concurred with the resolution presented by the War .Amputations of Canada. Charles W. Henry, represent- ative of Pedlar Steel, was present at the meeting and the council ordered several steel culverts. The following accounts were ordered paid: Post Sanitaria Care, $40; relief, $21.73; auditor's sal- rary, $225; Huron Expositor, ad- vertising. $8.05; Fred S. Watson. psotage, $2.40; Bayfield Fire Bri- gade, grant, $150; Ed. Chutor sanitary inspector, $12.30; road voucher, No. 4; $1,263.57. Citizens' Band Concert Frank Strathearn, who has been engaged by Clinton Citizens' Band for the past two months, will con- duct the band through a concert to be held in the Town Hall, on Sunday, April 25, at 8.30 p.m. Mr. Strathearn is the conductor of the CNR. Employees' Band, Stratford, and has proven himself to be a bandmaster of considerable ability. This will be the first of his concerts with the Clinton hand, and the band members hope that the people of Clinton will show interest and appreciation. The guest soloist wilr be Donald Coughlin, 15 -year-old boy sop- rano, who has won several high honours; Further' details will be advertised in next week's issue. Farmers of the " district were entertained at the annual Farmers' Night Banquet of Clinton Lions Club in St.' Paul's Parish Hall Tuesday evening. More than 100 attended., A speq al feature of the even- ing was/ "crowning" of Ervin J. "Dick ° Jacob, manager of Huro3i County Home, as "Wheat King of Thyme County" in recog- nition of his .winning first place at the recent County Seed Fair held in Clinton. The "crown" was surmounted by heads gf wheat. In conducting the ceremony, LeRoy G. Brown, Clinton, agri- cultural representative for Huron County, declared that Huron County specialized in grain, live- stock and poultry, rating second in these commodities. Production of fall wheat totalled about 1,000,000 bushels last year. The judge at the Seed Fair had refer- red to Mr. Jacob's exhibit as "outstanding." Rev. R, M .P, Bulteel said grace, and following the dinner, J. A. Sutter, chairman of the Commun- ity Betterment Committee, which was in charge of the programme, introduced the head table guests. Vice-president J. G. McLay wel- comed the guests in behalf of the Lions Club. Stewart Middleton, a Lion farmer, was chairman for the evening. Enjoyable violin numbers were rendered by Cpl. A. R. Persan, namely, "The Swallow" and "Dark Eyes," with Mrs. M, J. Agnew as piano accompanist. Mayor A. J. McMurray extend- ed a hearty welcome in behalf of the Town of Clinton, and con- gratulated the Lions Club on this activity. He said it showed the unity existing between town and country; there was nothing needed more than co-operation, W. R. Lobb, R.R. 2, Clinton, president, brought greetings from Huron County Federation of Ag- riculture, and accepted the wel- comes from the Lions Club and the Town of Clinton in behalf of the Federation's members, The Federation, he said, represented about 7,000 farmers, Blair wives and families. Farmers.Were doing their best to feed a hungry world, he commented. At this point, the "crowning" of "Dick" Jacob took place. (continued on page five) 0 COMING EVENTS Benefit dance for Paisley Mem- orial Arena Fund, Town Hall, Clinton, Friday, April 16, Ross Pearce and his Orchestra. Spon- sored by Huron Fish and Game Club. Admission 75 cents. 15-16-x Dance, Town Hall, Clinton, Fri- day, April 23, 1948, auspices of L. O. L. No. 710. Proceeds to go to- ward furnishing a room in the new hospital wing. Carnegie Orchestra Admission 60c. 16-17-b Drama Concert—Two one -'act plays and local musical talent. sponsored by Ontario St. United Church Young People's Union, Wednesday, April 28; at 8.15 p.m., in Town Hall, Clinton, Admission 50e and 35c. 16-17-b Theatre Party, Roxy Theatre, Clinton, Thursday, April 29, in aid of Clinton Public Hospital nursery. Sponsored by Clinton Lions Club. Special show. 16-17-18-x Big semi-annual dance of Clin- ton Junior Farmers in Clinton Town Hall, Friday, April 30. Dancing from 9-1 to the music of Stan Skipper and his orchest- ra. 16-18-b Clinton Lions Club Annual Frolic, Friday, July 16. Proceeds for Child Welfare. 15-16b-tfb x Town Council In Action Mayor A. J. McMurray presid- ed, and all members, were present at the April meeting of Clinton Town Council. •„ e Grant for Band George B. Beattie, president, Clinton Citizens' Band; requested a grant for the Band of $500, - and outlined the mark of the Band. Later, a total of $400 was placed in the estimates. Flood Petition Nineteen signed a petition for the alleviation of the flood men- ace of the mill pond. The Clerk was directed to reply and assur- ance of consideration was given and a statement was made that the town would not again dump great quantities of snow in the park area, * r a Firemen's Grant On motion of Aid, A. Shaddick and M. Crich, Council approved payment of $25 received from the Village of Bayfield for the fire- men's run last fall, to the treasur- er of the Fire Brigade; and also that the inspection fees for build- ing permits be reserved by the Building Inspector (Grant Rath) as remuneration for his services, • • • Snowploughing Council approved payment to Lavis Contracting Co.; snowplow- ing, 271/2 hours @$3.50, $96.25; bulldozer on snow, 61/z hours @, $7, $45.50; total, $141.75. * * * Taxi Licence Renewal of taxi lidence to March 26, 1949, was granted Roy Mann. Refund of $12.15 to Fred Parry was ordered paid re ciga- rette and lunch licence due to sale of his business. Gravel Tender J. A. Coombs, District Engineer of Municipal Roads, drew attent- ion to tender for 1948 gravel con- tract and irregularity of advertise_ ment in stating the price per yard. The Clerk was drected to call for tenders again.his was done. Orange. Celebration W, M. Aiken requested use of the Park, Town Hall, streets, and booth privileges etc for the Orange Celebration there on July 12. Council granted LOL 710 per- mission, according to the request, on motion of Ald. Crich and Shad - dick. • * • Spring Fair Grant Council granted Huron Central Agricultural Society 3250 for 1948 on motion of Ald. Hattin and Ned- iger. The Hospital was granted 3500 and the Band $400. • • • Permits Granted Council granted building per- mits: Dr. W. A. Oakes, Victoria St., removal of existing conser- vatory and replacing with sun - room, $450; C. H. Epps, storage shed on Erie St., 18 by 34 feet, $400; George Campbell, Sr„ re- build house on North St„ 28 by 30 feet, $1,500; V. D, Falconer, stor- age building on Wellington St,, $500; Lavis Contracting Co., dwelling on Frederick St„ be- tween Dunlop and Joseph, 30 by 24 feet, one storey, $2,000. 0 The Reforestation Committee of Huron County Council has authorized the purchase of a 100 - acre farm on the 6th Concession of Ashfield Township, from Mrs, Laura Stingel, for reforestation purposes. The enforcement commission of- ficers reported they are getting fine co-operation' in the enforce- ment of the Huron Tree Cutting By-law, from all lumbermen. Hensall's New Well Proves "Gusher” Hensall's medical officer of health tests wa ter which pours forth from the new Hensall conununity well which will start a 3100,000 water works system in the near future. The well reached a maximum of 317 gallons a minute after a nine- hour test Tuesday. Left' to right are: Charles Bell and C. M. Collins, employees of the • London' dri fling firm; A. W. Kerslake, Herman reeve;' Pr. J. C. Goddard, MO.H. of Rensail; J; .A. Pat erson town clerk-treasurerand-Lee I•Iedden,. general utilities manager, --Engraving courtesy The London Free Press $6,417 Still to Come; Donations Solicited Sewerage System Finally Operating! y D• Clinton's new sewerage syst- er and sewage disposal plant, both of which have been under construction for most of two years, went into operation this week, after many unfortunate delays. The "last .straw' was when use of the disposal plant was held up by the Iate arrival of various articles of equipment through shortages and the like. The latest delay was in getting some time clocks through the customs. However; the pumps started to operate this week and the sewage is "rolling" through, al- though very few buildings have been connected up as yet. It is understood that the powers - that -be would like the sewers to be connected up as soon as possible. 0 Township Ask Tenders For Gravel Goderich Township Council met in Holmesville on April 5. Reeve George Ginn was ap- pointed relief administrator, and to receive reasonable compensat- ion for his extra work. Navy League asked a grant, read and filed. Department notified that a subsidy of one mill on local as- sessment will be paid again and one mill more for educational purposes and the tax notices have this printed on them. Department of Agriculture wrote re the appointment of a weed inspector. No action was taken at present because Council felt the Township well served by the County man. The pay for men was set at 50 scents per hour and pay for teams at 60 cents per hour. The clerk was instructed to pro- cure dog tags for the assessor who will collect and give• re- ceipts. Any not paying will be entered on the tax roll for 1948. W. Alcock applied for dog ken- nel licence. The Clerk was in- structed to issue this and collect $10, the statutory fee. Wilbert Johnson asked for a tourist camp licence. This was referred to the Clerk who is the issuer for this Township. War Amputations committee sent resolution favoring the Gov- ernment paying $100 per month to those who are 100 per cent dis- abled, Council endorsed this and the clerk to forward same to L. E. Cardiff, M.P. The Clerk was instructed to ad- vertise for tenders for crushing and delivering approximately 4,00 crushed gravel on Township roads, The following accounts • were paid: Relief account for March, $44,50; Goderich High School District on account, 3348; News - Record, printing, $2.80; Municipal World, supplies, $29.38; Howard Sturdy, collector, postage, 314.25; Clayton Cox, $10,30; Gordon Mill - son, 94 cents; Oliver Hopson, 69 cents; Charles Williams, Jr., 77 cents, they having paid their tax from memory into the bank and paid these amounts too much; Miss Acheson, use of house, $5; Superintendent's pay roll, No. 4. 34,316.46. Council adjourned to May 3 at 1;30 p.m, 0 SHORTHORN CLUB DEBATES WHERE TO HOLD SHOW Perth -Huron Shorthorn Club has not yet made a decision re- garding the place and date of the 1948 show. An invitation to hold the next regional Perth -Huron Shorthorn show at Seaforth, at the time of Seaforth Fall Fair, September 9- 10, was extended at the annual spring meeting in Dublin, Mon- day, by J. M. Govenlock, presi- dent, and Mrs. J. Grummett, sec- retary of the fair board. The invitation, if accepted, would bring a new departure in the Perth -Huron Shorthorn Club's show procedure. The show alter- nates yearly between Perth and Huron; in the seven years it has been held it has been in Exeter in each even -numbered year, and in Stratford in each odd -number- ed year. A committee of four was ap- pointed to consider the Seaforth invitation, and make a decision on the place and date of the 1948 show: W. A. Culbert, Dungannon, club president; Gerald E. Nelson, Clinton, secretary; R. M. Peck. Kippen; Dr. M. W. Stapleton Dublin. FARM SOLD The farm on the Base Line, three miles north of Clinton, and owned by'the late Oliver J. .Ter - vis, has 'been sold to Lawrence Stephenson, Huron Road. West. It is 35 years last March since Mr. Jervis bought the farm from the late Ephraim Butt, who previously had lived there for :30 years. Thomas Pryde, MLA for Huron, was a welcome visitor at Clinton Public Hospital last weekend when he called to deliver the second cheque front the Ontario Department of Health, The Hospital Board received a cheque on January 22 from the Department in amount of 312,833, and the amount of the last cheque was $6,417, making a total of $19,250 received to date from the Ontario Government towards the cost of building the new hospital wing. Mr. Pryde advised the Board that another payment of $6,417 would be made when the new wing was completed. Other Grants Received Other capital grants received to date from the local municipal- ' ities are as follows: Stanley Township, 31,983.65; Village of Hayfield, $218.14; Township of Mullett, $1,500; Vil- lage of Blyth, $250; Township of Tuckersmith, $500; Huron County, • $25,000; Town of Clinton, . $2,000. The amount received from the canvass of the Town of Clinton • was $9,080, and the total received from former residents of Clinton amounted to $1,600. List. Still Open The subscription list -of the. $wilding Fund is still open, and donations will be gratefully re- ceived by W. H. Robinson, man- ager of the Bank of Montreal. A number of individuals and organizations are donating fur- nishings and equipment for the new wing but this list is not yet complete:: The construction of the new wing is progressing favorably and will be completed early this fall Asa Deeves Installed LOL County Master South Huron County L.O.L. niet in Hensall Lodge Rooms Wednes- day, April 7. All lodges in the County were represented. Officers were installed for 1948 as follows: LPtM•., 3, Parker,,, Bayfield; be W.C.M.; Asa "eves, "Gersch; D.C.M., George Davis, Woodham: Co. Chaplain, Charles Nelson, Clinton; Co. Rec, Sec., J. M. Hoh- ner, Brucefield; Co. Fin. Sec., I. Trewartha, Winthrop; Co. treas- urer, G. Slavin, Hensall; Co. Mar- shall, T. Deeves, Clinton; Co, 1st Leet., F. Falconer, Clinton; Co., 2nd Lect., K. Merrier, Bayfield, 0 Tuckersmith Grants $500 To Hospital. Tuckersmith Township Council niet in the Town Hall, Seaforth, for its April meeting. All mem- bers were present and . Reeve Nicholson presided. James Love and Arthur 'Fin- layson, auditors, presented the Telephone Audit Statement and. were paid $20 each for their work on same, Municipal auditors are now required to audit the ac- counts of the Telephone System in addition to their duties as Township auditors. Salaries paid are recoverable from the Tele- phone System. The Clerk was instructed to bill the School Area in the Township for $50 re audit fees and the other schools $10 each. Council decided to advertise for tenders to construct approximat- ely 600 lineal fret of various widths of sidewalk in the Village of Egmondvlile. Township will supply cement and contractor will furnish all other require- ments, Tenders advertisements will appear at a later date. Payment was authorized for a grant of $500 to Clinton Public Hospital. The Reeve and Treasurer were authorized to sign and seal notes with the Canadian Bank of Com- merce, Seaforth,'up to the amount of $70,000 to cover borrowing for current requirements in 1948, Such notes will be used as required • in 1948. The Treasurer was given'auth-- ority to purchase a typewriter ai' a cost of approximately $160. Road accounts in the amount of $1,641.99 were passed and includ- ed labor, washouts, snow fence, etc., $548.75;. culvert purchase, $165.60; coal, $61.51; dynamite, $8.60; shed expense $7.01; mileage, $5.04; advertising, $13.72; snow plowing, $515; gravel and truck- ing ,washouts $1,33.75; fuel, re- pairs, etc., for grader, $183.01; other accounts passed were as fol- lows: salaries, $140; relief„ $35; printing, $15; postage, $5; grants, $500; ' hospitalization, $22.10; ad- vertising, $9,44; supplies, $14.56, A 'Smile for Today Bonanza "Harry," said the auditor's wife, "aren't attics the most wonderful things to have around?" • "Yes, indeed," agreed the agree- able than. • "What did . you re- cover, now, darling?" "The new look," replied "the happy housewife, "in 'an old trunk,"