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Clinton News-Record, 1946-04-11, Page 1Clinton WITH . ew N R , sine ecor WHICH IS INCORPORATED1 THE CLINTON NEW ERA No. 15 --68th Year; Whole No. 6196 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1946 The Horne Paper With The News Board of Education Approves Enlarged High School Area New Agricultural Course Adopted for Collegiate After hearing a full explanation of the project from Norman Davies, In- spector of Agricultural Classes, On- tario Department of Education, Clin- ton Board of Education took a bold forward step at its April meeting in the Collegiate Institute Thursday evening last and passed a resolution that the agricultural course, as out- lined, be adopted and the Board secure immediately. a teacher, a specialist is agriculture, to head the depart- ment. The .new two-year course for Grades Nine and Tea will go into effect in the Collegiate Institute with the opening of the new school terns jn September. it is expected to fill a long -felt need for training of a vocational nature in the Collegiate, and also to fit in with the enlarged High School Area plan which, is anticipated, will produce an increased attendance. Extensive Options According to Inspector Davies, the new course will provide extensive options, placing greater emphasis than heretofore on subjects such as agriculture, shopwork and home eco- nomics, English, -social studies and physical education will be the only obligatory subjects. !Addressing the Board, Inspector Davies stated the course was not new in Ontario, insofar as the regulations are concerned. Port Perry had had it since 1916, and there were 12 schools which had it up until 1944. The pro- gram is proving popular and there are 170 schoois in which agricultural science is taught. "The program is to give larger equality of opportunity to all pupils." the Inspector declared, "In this school (C.C.I.), there has been only one choice, and the solution is to pro- vide in Grades Nine and Ten, a eourse which is• practical," He said that in the two-year course, as proposed, the students would have practical as well as academic eubiects, Indicatin the success of the course, in Rideeto Indicating last year, of 72 pupile in Grade Nine, 71 came back to Grade Ten. Liberal Grants Discussing government" grants, Inspector Davies -stated that the De- partment offers very liberal grants, such as a 100 per cent grant on equip - These Pullets 'Show Way; 106 Eggs in Five Months George VanHorne last fall purchased 15 Sussex -New Hamp- shire pullets -mot selected as lay- ers but taken as they come from a flock of 100. The pullets started co lay November 1, and up to March 81, had laid 1,589 -an average of 106 eggs each - as follows: November, 270; December, 318; January, 338; February, 808; March, 355. The cost of feed was $15.40, After December 1, all the eggs grade "A" large and there were several doubles. The most eggs laid in a day was 14 and that was quite usual. Can anyone in this district better the above record? Sections Left Asked to Join School Area Goderich Township Council met on April 1. • Public School Inspector J. H. Kin- kead wrote re High School Districts. Council were not clear on this and Mr. Kinkead and some of the commit- tee will be asked to next meeting. Department of Highways sent ap- proval of bylaw No. 3 to spend $15,000 on highway improvement during 1946. Peter Glazier asked for an outlet for his cellar drain. This was given to the road superintendent to attend to The Dominion Road Machinery Co. offered to demonstrate one of their graders when they have one ready; other councils might like to attend too. The clerk was instructed to write the remaining school sections to join the present school area. Action should be taken before July 1, it was pointed out. Monteith and Monteith sent the audit report, which was accepted. meet purchased during the. first two The clerk' was instructed to write poultry house Mrs. Burch she being assessed on years. A colony -type poultry would be erected, and chickens w"t' d buildings which she did not have, and be bought and raised, so that the boys and girls .would learn about the care of chiehcn4. The gr tat w••ul'1 cover the full cost of the material and equipment for the poultre house, with the class in shopwork erecting if. as a practical method of teaching. A garden would be operated, with ap- propriate grant. Grants also would be need on sal- aries of agriculture and home eco- nomics teachers. If $",e00 :salary were naid to a specialist in aericr i- Ins actor. ture. the specie'grant would amount p to 5700 or $800. Bylaw No. 5, to provide, funds for The sneaker was of, the cipinion the warble fly extermination cam- paign was read a third time and passed. Accounts paid: County of Huron, hospital account, $4.50; W. H. Hell- var. eifte for returned men, $9:81; G. W. Shaefer, gift $13.90; Monteith and Monteith, auditing, $100; and for schools, $70; Miss Acheson, use of house, Vs superintendent's pay roll, No. 4, $600.22.. Council adjourned to meet on Mon- day, May 6. at 1.30 p.m, _ Goderich Toavnship School .Area Board Purchase arrange for an adjustment, Les McGuffin will be asked to have his cattle sprayed before bringing to Goderich Township, but if they arrive in time, they can be sprayed in the Township campaign against the warble fly. Tenders for gravelling were open- ed; there were three. The tender of Levis Construction Co. was accepted at 48 cents per yard. Fred Mulholland was appointed School Attendance Officer and Weed that there eves accommodation in the building f r at least 80 more pupils. Inspector Dav'es was thanked in a motion by Twisters Mss. N. W. Tre- wartha and D. H. McInnes. Visual Education Following receipt of a letter sug- gesting installation of visual educa- tional facilities through films, a mo- tion was passed that a demonstration be given the Board, Principals' Reports Public School Principal G. H. Tef, ferson reported enrolment for March of 219, with average of 196.65, or 90 6 per cent of actual attendance. Measles were still prevalent especially in the lower grades, he said, ( "'deplete Principal E. A. Finns re- rnttederolment of 141 with evcrar;e of 133.1. Cost of noon lunches in March was approximately e20, Repairs to Floors A motion was adopted to accept the tender of Mitchael McAdam, Clin- ton, at $987, for new floors in the home economics and shopwork roomsin the Collegiate. Up to $100 also will be. spent on the gymnasium floor on a trine -and -material basis• Two soap dispensers, paper towels, two wastepaper baskets for towels, and soap, will be purchased for the public school, another motion decided. RED CROSS NOTES Annual Meeting Today The first annual meeting sines war's end of the Council of Ontario Division. Canadian Red Gross •Society`, ` is being held in Toronto at the Royal York Hotel today. The Lieutenant Governor, Hon. Albert Matthews, honorary president of Red Cross in Ontario, and Premier George A. Drew, were scheduled td bring greetings, at the luncheon ses- sion,.wheu the speaker was to be John A. Marsh, commissioner of the Divis- ion, on the subject, "The Challenge of Peace to Red Cross," The Week's Weather High April 4 47 April 5 45 April 6 45 April 7 42 !Aipril'8 49 April 9 41 April 10 38 Rainfall -.26 inches. 35 31 29 21 82 32 26 Insurance on Pupils Goderich Township School Area Board met March 28, in No. 1 school- house, with all members present, and the chairman, Clayton Laithewaite, presiding. The Board purchased a policy cover- ing pulpits' medical insurance and liability insurance. The Bosrd also interviewed Mr, Hood of Hood School Supplies, regarding supplying the school area. for one year, this business to be decided on at next meeting. The next meeting to be held April 25, in No. 10 schoolhouse. DEAD WARBLES TELL THEIR OWN STORY OF.jSPRAY SUCCESS The second round of power spray- ing of cattle in Goderich Township in the current experimental battle against the warble fly pest, is well underway, having commenced Monday morning, It may take slightly longer to complete than the first round, as many of the animals to be treated are now out of the stables. Returning to the scene of the cam- paign Tuesday, H..7. Hawkey of J. K. Grang and Co., whose crews are doing the actual spraying, and R. H. Graham, fieldman, Livestock Branch, Ontario Department of Agriculture, were enthusiastic with result to date. Afer visiting farms in the Holmes- ville area, Mr. Graham was elated, with results now being attained in the spraying of • 6,356 head of cattle. He found dead warble grubs in the baeks of cattle which had been spray- ed during the first round, three weeks ago. At his request operators of the spraying equipment began collecting specimens of dead grubs which they found ni the backs of cattle as they went from farm to farm. Only two out-and-out refusals to co-operate were encountered among all the cattle owners in Goderich Township, when the spray campaign got under way, Mr. Graham said. In one case no harm was done, he said, since the farmer simply pre- ferred to treat his own cattle with. the old-fashioned scrubbing brush method. The Community Auction Sale, which is being held here Saturday afternoon, is attracting considerable attention in town. Auctioneer Edward W. Elliott, reports keen interest in last week's announcement,„ A full list is published on Page Five today. e Huron Old Boys Y InTorontoHave Fine Reunion With the largest attendance in many years, Huron Old Boys' Associa- tion of Toronto held its' aniriYalt- Home at Columbus Hall Friday even- ing last, with all sections of Huron County well represented. Headed by the veteran sportsman, H. M. (Brown) Jackson and Mr, and Mrs .Robert McKenzie, the Seaforth members led the rest of the County in numbers, over 40 from that district being regist- ered. The guests were received by the president, Fred Elliott, formerly of Clinton, and Mrs. Elliott and by Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Wickens and Mr. and Mrs. B. H. McCreath. Many past presidents were in attendance, among them E. J. B. Duncan, K.G., who held that office in 1901, succeeding the tate Sir John Willison, who was the first President when the organization was inaugurated in 1900. It is the oldest and largest of its kind in Canada. The guests were about equally divided among the euchre and bridge tables and the dance floor. Martin's Casa Lorna orchestra rendered excel- lent music. Among the special dance number was the carioca and to watch some of the "youngsters" going through this contortionist number, was something to see. Kenneth Stan - bury was in charge of the programme arrangement'. There was , ume eviden. e that the riot squad might have to be cnPed, whcn it was announced flint ?even panes of nylon t use were hi be 'given a priees for the winners of the cards and special dance numbers. There was tense interest until the last pair was awarded, The winners of the euchre were: Mrs, Isobel Doyle, Mrs. F. Robinson, Mrs. I. Hines•, H. C. Sloan, S. White and Frank Warnock. Mr's. W. A Campbell and Mrs. George C. Young were; in charge of the euchre and Itnidgs. Dr. J. G. Ferguson, the treasurer, sated that ;he drive fol' nes, members had been highly successful, many new names being added to the m'eeeership. There were many, express' ins of re- gret at the continued illness of Dr. H. J. Hodgins, for many years the treasurer of the Association. Summerhill Community Honors Men Who Recently Returned From Overseas A very enjoyable evening was spent Friday, April 5 when about 180 mem- bers of the Summerhill community entertained their servicemen at 'a banquet in Londesboro Community Ball. There were 27 guests of hon- our who occupied the centre table. The table was prettily decorated in pale green and yellow in: harmony with daffodils and set with silver dishes. The guests ,of honour were as fol- lows: Mr. and Mrs. Clark Bali,,. Mr. and ,Mrs. Norman Ball; Mr. and. Mrs. Edwin Blake, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Blake; Ivan Hogarth, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hogarth: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Masoti; Allan Neal, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Neal; Mr. and Mrs. Donald . Smith, Mrs. John Smith; Leonard Vodden,, Mr, and Mrs. Roy Vedder', Mr, and Mrs. Wesley Vodden and Adrian White. A new and old time dance with Welsh's Orchestra concluded the even- ing. Everyone reported a good time. a NEWS -RECORD for fine job printing. Tax Rate Remains Same But Raises More Money Gluten's tax rate for 1946 is not two mills higher than in 1945, as stated in a news report in last week's NEWSeRBCGRD, but the netted increee0 in levy for this year :le much greater than two mills on last year's assessment, Reason for this seeming contra- diction is that the towns ,over- all assessment was boosted 25 per cent in the adjustment made in 1945 to base the 1946 rate. The increase totalled' $200,913.50, the 1946 assessment being $1,003,825.71 as compared with the 1945 assessment of $802,- 912.21. Incidentally, the equalized assessment for county purposes is $1,194,091, still considerably higher than the actual assess- ment. Mayor A. J. McMurray ex- plained that, roughly, this year's increase was made up as follows: schools, five mills; hospital, two mills; police, one mill; park, two mills; property, two mills. Stanley Buys New SnowFence Five -Ton ,Truck a Stanley Township Council held its regular meeting in the 'Township Ball, April 1, at 8 ,p.m. with all members present. Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Correspondence was read and dealt with. The following motions „were passed: McBride -Houston -Ther we pay And- rew Foote $10 for. right-of-way for winter roads for the years 1942-43-44- 45; carried. Parke -Webster -Th 't the assess- ment roll for the Pooice ' Village of Hayfield be accepted lid Mr. Parker y be paid. $55 salar ; cis •tied. Webster- B •i e -Tat John Smith Me r d be engaged as caretaker for Cenotaph. McBride -Webster Tlhat 4,000 feet of snow fence and 280 steel posts be purchased from Lundy Fence Co.; carried. Parke -McBride -That the Township purchase a four-wheel-drive five -ton truck from the Four Wheel Drive Truck Co.; carried. Houston -McBride - That general voucher be passed and paid; carried. Houston -Parke -That road voucher No, 4 for $738.74 be passed and paid; cairried. Webster -McBride -That we adjourn to meet, May 6, at 1.80 p.m.; carried. ADVANCE PEAL CONFERENCE HERE SATURDAY NIGHT An important conference of clerical and lay leaders of Huron Deanery, Diocese of Huron, Church of Eng- land in Canada, will be held in St. Paul's Parish Hall, Clinton, at 8 pan. Saturday, April 13, when they wilt discuss Anglican Advance Appeal with the Central Committee of the Diocese, Rev. R. M. P. Bulteel, Clin- ton, Rural Dean, announced today. C. G Middleton, Clinton, and 11. G. Meir, Seaforth, ere .joint ehairinen for I•Iuron Deanery for the Advance Movement, and are now in the midst of completing the Deanery organiza- tion. Each Anglican parish will have a chairman for the ,Advance Move- ment. J. Harold Dup]an, chairman .of the Advance organisation for the Diocese, is the Executive •vice-president of Silverwood Dairies Ltd., and has had a distingushed career both in church and business life, for ten years serv- ing as Rector's Warden of St. Paul's Cathedral, London. Mr, Duplan heads up a strong, central committee which will organize and carry through, dur- ing May, the appeal for half a million dollars from the Diocese of Huron to be raised during the next three years for the programme of advance as approved by the Church of Eng- land in Canada. The financial appeal will begin during the week of the anniversary of 17-E Day. The Synod of Huron will convene for the consideration of advance mat- ters and other Synod business on Monday, April 22, at 7.30 p.m„ in the Gronyn Hall, St. Paul's Cathed- ral, London. MRS. R. BALL HEADS TEACHERS' GROUP OF SOUTH HURON Public School teachers from this district attended the annual conven- tion of South Huron • Teachers' Fed- eration in the Town Hall, Goderich Friday afternoon last, with more that 100 members present. Schools were closed for the day. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, Mrs. Reg. Ball, Goderich Township; vice- president, Victor Dinnin, Zurich; secretary -treasurer, Miss E. Mac- Donald, Goderich; librarian, Miss G. Sturdy, Goderich. President G. 11. Jefferson, principal of Clinton public school, welcomed back those who bad served in the armed forces overseas. He referred to the experience teachers had had with, children whose fathers were overseas and mothers working, and the boys and girls- running wild. Charity, common sense, and guid- ance must be used with . the pupils, he said, adding that he felt that every child had not been given a square Ileal, and the system is partly to blame for it. "We may have played to the clever- er pupils who represented one-third of the class and expected the other' two-thirds to keep up with them." He said he was glad something is being done for the latter by the present educational system - both in the elementary and serondary schools, COMING EVENTS 3c a word . Minimum Cl a ge 50c Dance, Friday, Aril 12, 9.30 p.m - 1 a.m., Orange Hall, auspices Murphy LOL 710. Admission 25 cents. 15-p Three -act 'comedly, farde, "Aunt Tillie Goes To Town," Beeefield Town Hall, Friday, April 12, 8.30 p.m. 15-b The Bayfield Agricultural Society will hold their annual Masquerade and Dance in the Town Hall, Bayfield, on Wednesday, April 24. 14-15-b Easter Bonnet Parade Dance, Town Hall, Clinton, Monday, April 22, sponsored by Huron Fish and Game Club. Ken Wilbee Orchestra, Ad- mission 50 cents. 15-16-x BLACK AND WHITE SHOW SCHEDULED FOR BLYTU SEPT. 11 Huron County's 1946 Black and White 'Show again will be held in connection with Blyth Fall Fair, at was decided at a well attended spring meeting of Huron County Holstein Club in the Board Room, iAgricultural Office, Clinton, Thursday evening last. The date is September 11 President William Sparks, Bayfield, was in charge of the meeting. A pmize list of $500 is anticipated for the Show, including a grant of $100 from Huron' 'County Council. D. S. Dunton, Brampton, well known Peel County breeder and exhibitor, has accepted an invitation to act as judge. The Holstein Club issponsoring a Boys' Calf Club again this year, Achievement Day• being at Blyth on September 11. Those named to sup- ervise were J. W. VanEgmond, Clin- ton; Lawrence Baxter, R. R, 5, God- erich; Leonard Leeming, Walton; Colin Campbell, Bayfield. It was announced that the Holstein - Friesian Association of Canada would pay up to $100 of the expenditure on an exhibit at the International Plowing Match at Port Albert in October. Enjoyable entertainment at the meeting was provided by Norma Leeming and Joyce Hiegel, Walton, in piano duets. G. M. Clemons, Brantford, secre- tary -manager. Holstein -Friesian As- sociation of Canada, showed movies taken on his recent trip to South America. He advised that there were excellent prospects for developing a substantial trade in high-class Hol- steins -with Britain, South America and Mexico. T. E. Terry, Lambeth, Western On- tario fieldman, complimented the Club on its enthusiasm and the excel- lent work done during the past year. He recommended that the members pay strict attention to securing good herd sires and that they have their herds regularly graded for type its Selective Registration. 0 A. T. Cooper Asks Removal Fire Hazards Ex -Mayor A. T, Cooper, prominent citizen commented on the provisions of the fire prevention bylaw in a comprehensive letter react at last week's Town Council meeting, •After some consideration, the letter was left over until the May meeting. "This has been going on for years - not only /luring the life of this Coun- cil but also under previous councils," Mayor A. J. McMurray commented. "Council should take steps to stop it, but I don't see what we can de re- garding what has been done in pre- vious years," Conn. J. R. Butler, who evidently felt that reference had been made in the letter to a' building owned by hies, declared that he agreed with Mr. Cooper, phut pointed out that fires had been lit "t'ieht back of his store" and right beside a car, out in the open and not in a container. He wondered what Mr. Conner thought of that. Coun, C. H. Epps was of the opinion that "the Chief of Police should do a little more enforcing." He felt that "a lot of people don't iniow they shouldn't do those things," "SMr. Cooper has the gond of the town at heart," His Worship declar- ed. "He is just drawing our attention to it" `she letter from Mr. Cooper as read by Town ;Clerk M. T. Corless, was as follows: Bylaw Passed in 1923 "One of the most important by- laws of our town is the Fire Preven- tion bylaw passed in the year 1923, but judging from the way it 7's en- forced, the Council does not seem to realize its importance, In Section 2 (d) we read -- "To 'keep a permanent record of all notices given pursuant to the powers hereby conferred, and of all inspections and the results of such Inspections, together with details of the measures taken to correct any defects or inadequacies, so found." According to the Clerk and Fire Inspector, this bas neves' been done. (Continued on Page 8) Other Municipalities Invited to Participate Lake Huron Nearly Foot Higher Than Year Age; Summer cottagers and others will be interested to learn that Lake Huron, on the Hayfield- Goderich front, was nearly a foot higher in March 1946 than in the corresponding month of 1945. (According to the Federal Hydro- graphic and Map Service, in March Lake Huron was lee inches higher than February; 117/1 inches higher than March, 1945; 28ee inches lower than the highest March (1886) since 1860; 37',& inches higher than the lowest March (1934) since 1860, and four inches higher than the average level of March for the last 86 years. 0 Tuckersmith Favorable To District Plan Tuekersmith Township Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Satur- day. April 6, at 2 p.m., with all members present and Reeve Arthur Nicholson in the chair, Public School Inspectors J. H. Kin- kead and R. 0. Staples were present and explained to Council the advan- tages of the proposed High School "Areas, and a motion was passed ex- pressing the willingness of the Teeter - ship to join in the proposed areas Meng with Seaforth, McKillop, Hul. lett and Hibbert. Harold Finnigan, John Earie and Harry McLeod, of Seaforth Branch of the Canadian Legion, waited on Coune cil and asked for a grant of $2,500 toward the cost of a Legion Hall which the Legion intends to build in Seaforth. Action was 'deferred on this matter until May 4. Council did, however, decide to give a $50 cheque to all. Active Service personnel Who were resident' in the Township for one year prior to their enlistment. The Workmen's Compensation Pol. icy was renewed with M, A. Reid. Auditors James Love and Arthur Finlayson attended and presented their Audit Report for 1945, and the treasurer was ordered to pay their salaries• of $100 each, By-law No 18, 1945, appointing Dr, E. A..1teeMaster as Medical Offi- cer of Health for the Township, was amended to incorporate the following clause: "That Dr. E. A. McMaster be paid $100 early for his services as Medical Officer of Health for the Township." The rate of charge for custom work done by the power grader was set at e4 per hour to ratepayers and $5 per hour to non -ratepayers. The clerk was instructed to notify interested parties that the reports on the Dill, McCullie and Buchanan drains will be read and considered on Saturday, April 20, 1946, at 7 p.m. Road superintendent was authorized to purchase a fire extinguisher to be carried on the power grader and the rate of pay for labour was set at 45 cents• per hour for a man, 75 cents an hour for man and team, and 50 cents per hour for ditching and culvert work. Accounts were passed as follows: relief, $21 85; salaries, $300; postage, $11.07; roads, $391.77; stationery and printing and advertising, $80.10. Council adjourned to meet May 4, at 2 p.m, 0 Lions' "Farmers Night" In Parish Hall Tonight "Bring a farmer friend" is the slogan of the committee in charge of Clinton Lions Club's annual "Farriers' Night" which is being held in St. Paul's Parish Hall, at seven o'clock tonight. Chief speaker for the occasion is Prof. W. M. D5ummond, head of the Department of agricultural Eco- Inomics, Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph. Entertainment willhe pro- vided by a troupe from London, Seeding Now 90 Per Cent Completed ByFarmers of Countyof Huron Seeding in Huron County is from three weeks to a month ahead of a normal sparing. In fact, Gerald E. Nelson, Clinton, county aen'icultural representative, estimates that it is now 90 per cent completed. Many farmers finished up last week and now have a little take -it -easy time on their hands. Others, of course, are still working steadily at it, depending on the amount of plowing to be done and the labor supply. To date, there has not beenenough warmth for much growth, but the pastures are becoming greener every da". Warm rains -of which there have been very few -are needed to bring pastures along and get growth started. Land Working' Well Reporting on crop conditions In. Huron County, Mr. Nelson said: "The land this spring has worked down very well, and practically all the cultivated field crops like a gar den seed bed. The fall wheat has New Poultry Inspector Stationed in Clinton M. H. Mode, Toronto, of the Poultry Marketing Braneh, Dominion Depart- ment of Agriculture, has been appoint- ed poultry inspector for Ituron County and adjacent territory. Mr. Mode has made his headquart- ers in Clinton and is now residing at the Mackenzie House. He is now look- ine for residential accommodations, for his family. come through exceptionally well, us have the pastures. There 'seems to be considerable interest shown among the farmers regarding seeding of permanent pasture mixture "Farm labor stillontinues to he a very serious'problem. with very few persons lookin for: work on the ag farm.There have been a greet many auction sales of late and many farms are changing hands." Clinton Board of Education, at its Aphis meeting in the Q'ollegiate In- stitute Thursday evening last, took 1a deeisive stand on the enlarged High, Sebool Area plan when a re- solution of approval was carried un- animously. It was decided to include in repre- sentations to the consultative come mittee of Huron County Council, a suggestion that the following muni- cipalities or portions thereof, might be included in the peoposed Clinton High School Area: Goderich Township, Stanley Town- ship, Village of HensalI, Hay Town- ship, Tuckersmith Township, Hullett Township, Village of Blyth, Fast Wawanosh Township. The matter of participating in the Clinton High School Area is entirely up to the municipalities concerned, it was pointed out. Town Council Backed The Board commended the action of Clinton Town Council in its decis- ion to invite representatives of all interested municipalities to attend a meeting in Clinton Collegiate In- stitute in the near future, and the Board will cooperate with Council to the fullest extent in this regard. Leading off the discussion, which culminated in the motion of approval, Chairman. A F Cudmore explained that a request from the Board of Education for establishment of a High School Area should go to the Town Council, then to the County C'ouncii, and finally to the Ontario Department of Education. Trustee Frank Fingland pointed out that Huron County Council meets in June and there was no time to be lost. He was pleased Town Council discussed the natter, following out a suggestion made by Reeve Join Arm- strong, Hullett, a member of the county consultative committee. "This action shows that fie Town Council members are interested," he said. He favored as large a school area as possible. Various inquiries were made re- garding the plan, and it was the opinion of the members. that action should be taken at the meeting in view of the importance of the matter. SCOTTISH RITE NIGHT MARKED AT LOCAL LODGE It was "Scottish Rite Night" at the regular meeting of Clinton Lodge, No. 84, A,F. and A.M., Friday even- ing last when officers and members were Hosts to visiting Masons from Western Ontario centres numbering upward of 100. The occasion was the -visit of the officers And members of the Lodge .of Perfection, Scottish Rite, London, to Clinton Lodge. Riters were introduced by Rt. Wor. Bro. J.W. Shaw, P.D.D.G.M., Clinton Lodge, who is also a Riter. Following is the personnel of the team: W.SL, Rt. Wor. Bro. N. C. Hart; I.R.M., Wor. Bro. J. W. Hunt; S.W„ Wor. Bro. W. M. Messer; J.W., Rt. Wor. Bra. R. Lawson; Chaplain, V. Wor. Bro. A. B Smith; treasurer, Rt, Wor. Bro. 8'. C. Fuller; secretary, Wor. Bro. W. Bradt; S.D„ Rt. Wor, Bro, F. Kingsmill; J.D,, Rt. Wor. Bro. C. Hill; D. of C., Rt. Wor. Bro, W. H. .Kipp; LG., Rt. Wor. Bro. J. Gerson; S.S., Wor. Bro. G. Dixon; J.S., Wor. Bro. W. L. .Smith. Lodges represented in the attendance were: London; St. John's No. 20; Ashler. No. 610, Lucan, 195; Kilwinning, No. 64; St. John's, No. 290; Temple, No. 597; Corinthian, No. 330; Acacia, No. 680; Union, No. 380. District lodges represented were: Goderich, Seaforth, Exeter, Hensel., Carlow,' King Hiram 78; St. Paul's 107; Lambeth, Woodstock, Ashler, Byron; Watford, Londesboro, Hamil- ton, Lueknow. At the banquet following the toast list in charge of Wor. Bro. R. E, Thompson, master of Clinton Lodge, included: "The Visitors", proposed by Rt. Wor. Bro. Shaw, Clinton, and re- sponded to by Wor. Bro. J. W. Hunt, London; "Grand Lodge" by Rt. Wor, Bro. G. H. Jefferson, Clinton, re- sponded to by Tit, Wor. Bros. Kings- mill, Hart and Love. -o Two Holy Week Services Planned for Next Week Clinton Council of Churches is sponsoring two Holy Week Worship services --one on Wednesday evening, April 17, at eight o'clock in Ontario St. United Church --,the other on Good Friday morning, April 19. at 10.30 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, The offerings will be devoted to Christian Missions. Passiontide is the most sacred time of the Christian year. It is hoped' that all Christians in Clinton will be present at these services and at the services of worahin in all the churches. on Easter Sunday, morning and evening. • A SMILE FOR TODAY But With a Difference Mary was new in service as, a maid, and when she went home for a visit on her day off, her mother eagerly inouired about her job.' "Oh," said Mary, "the mistress is mos+, affectin"ete and land." "Why, whenever I do anything wrong„ she earls ane, 'dear., dear'.!'"