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Clinton News-Record, 1946-05-02, Page 1WITH. WHICH . IS INCORPORATED THE CLINTON NEW ERA No. 18 -68th Year; Whole No. 6199 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1946 The. Home Paper With The News lvPraised By 1 Collegiate Cadets High Inspecting Local .Red Cross Raised Over $40,000 During War In more than six -and -a -half years of wartime: operation, total receipts of Clinton Branch of the Canadian Red Gross: Society, including affiliat- ed groups, amounted to $40,087.11 and 79,058 articles •were completed, a final report of the Branch for the period 1939-46, reveals. • Receipts by years were as follows: 1939, $2,77'7.90; 1940, $6,037.56;" 1941, $3239.18; 142, $6,059.76; 1943, $5.7,912.3S; 1944, $7,185.73; 1945, $7,894.90; 1946, 979.70; total, $40,087.11. Articles . completed, by classifica- tions, were as follows; Knitting, 12,709; sewing, 19,100; hospital supplies, 4"5,756; quilts, 893; total, 79,058. Details of Report The report, as prepared by Mrs. J: P. Manning, secretary, is es follows: • On Thursday evening, September 28, 1939, a meeting of the citizens of Clinton Was be1'1 in the elltliterium of the Town Hi}l1, I4iavor 111 Wad chairman and introduced E. J. smith, Stratford, a member of the Provincial Executive of the Red Cross, who out- lined the work of that organization in peacetime and wartime, and added that the National Emergency should call forth our -best efforts. It was decided at that meeting that the women 'Organize themselves into a unit and the men form an Auxiliary. After a few months, it was found that the Auxiliary had ceased to function as a unit. However, the Hien have stood staunchly behind "every effort of the Red Cross and have organized and conducted all the cam- paigns for funds and members. The first Red Cross Executive ap- pointed consisted of Honorary Presi- dents, Mrs. T. Mason, Mrs. Brvdone, Mrs. G. D. McTaggart; President, Mrs. F. G. Thompson; 1st vice-presi- dent, Mrs. W. A, Oakes; 2nd vice- president, Mrs. J. Radford; secretary, Miss Evelyne Hall; tr'easur'er, Mrs. Frank Fingland. Under the Clinton Charter were grouped Bayfield, Brucefield, Holmes- ville. Londesboro, Porter's Hill, Varna Tuckersmith, Summerhill, S. S. No. 4 Goderich Township, Goderich South End, Evening A,lxiliary and Town of Clitnon-0.2 units in, all. Later, how- ever, four of these received 'their own charters—Londeeboro, = in 'May 1940; Hayfield, in February 1941; Brucefield and Varna, in March 1941. The eight remaining units have car- ried on until now when the program of war work is completed. A Junior Red Cross was organized in the Public. School in peacetime. One was also formed in the Collegiate in the autumn of 1940. Throughout the war years it has been nnost inspiring to feel that our effort has been a part of the great work accomplished by this Inter- national organization to 'alleviate in some degree the suffering of human- ity. Whenever emergency required it our women have not failed. As the heed became greater, larger and yet larger quotas were required, but al- ways our faithful workers responded and we have been able to fulfil our obligations and the work completed on time. Buying was done locally at first but later from headquarters, under the convenorship of Mrs. Zapfe and later, Mrs. J. M. Elliott. Several Courses Held Early in the history of this Branch, a class was held in "Nutri- tion", under the leadership of Miss Barbara Snell. The aim of this course which was given in eight lectures was to help us make the most of cheaper foods in wartime; better buying, uses of milk, cheese, vegetables, salads, cereals and canning. While listening to and enjoying these lectures the Red Cross, members also sewed, knit- ted or made quilt blocks. Recently, Red Cross nutrition news of much worthwhile interest was prepared from Red Cross bulletins by Mrs Gordon 'Miller and published in the local press. Several short courses were given in Nursing and First Aid under the direction of the following nurses: Mrs, R. P. Douglas, Miss Annice Bartliff, Mrs. W. i4. Oakes, Mrs. F. G. Thomp- son and Mrs. Haddy. Lectures were also given, by our local doctors. In all six courses were given and 76 persons enrolled. Following these courses the graduates of the Emergency in War Nursing class, trained to assist in home or hospital in emergency were able to help out at the local hospital and at one of our meetings the graduates in "First Aid" gave a demonstration in bandaging and splinting. During these war years our branch has held 86 regular meetings, six annual Meetings and 36 executive meetings: There were three open meetings when special speakers .were present. Interest was kept aroused (Continued on Page 8) 0 RED CROSS NOTES The monthly business meeting of Clinton Red Cross' Society will be held in the Council Chamber on Mon- day, May 6, at 3 p.in. Report of the .26th annual meeting of the Council of Ontario Division, held in the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, will be .given by the delegates. . High Low April 25 61 40 April 26. 46 34 April 27 39 29 Apail 28 52 22 April 29 60 40 April 30 ; 62 44 May 1 65 33 Rainfall—none. Red Cross President LEOPOLD MACAULAY, B.C. Toronto, new president" of Ontario Division of Canadian Red Cross Society. Mr. Macaulay was president of the -Toronto Branch of the Society during the past two years, Brucefield And Bluevale Call New Ministers RADIO BROADCAST CONCERT SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY.7 With the object of raising funds for erection of a newgrandstand in Community Park, a special radio broadcast concert will be staged in the Town Hall, Clinton, over CIi;NX next Tuesday, May 7, from 8.30 to 10.30 gm. It will be held under the auspices of Clinton Board of Park Management. Local talent will be utilized, includ- ing solos, readings and musical selec- tions. A donation to the grandstand will be the price of admission to the Hall. All donations will be announced over the air. Persons who cannot attend the concert in person, may listen in on the programme and phone in their donations. . This plan for park improvement is supported by Canadian Legion, I.O.L., Lions Club, Huron Fish ani Game Club, Turf Association, Women's In- stitute, and other organizations. It is planned to build a grandstand seat- ing 1,000 people. Newt Representative Welcolmed to County Leroy G. Brown, Huron County's new acting agricultural representa- tive, arrived in Clinton Monday and was heartily welcomed on his first official appearance at .a meeting of Huron County Plowing Match Com- mittee. Gerald E. Nelson, assistant agri- cultural representative for Huron County, will remain in the County in that capacity, with particular refer- ence to Junior Club work. During • the past three months, Mr. Nelson Huron Presbytery of the United has carried on very efficiently due Church of Canada, met in Wingham to the illness of F. K. B. Stewart, Baptist Church, on Thursday, April I and many friends will be pleased to 25, with the chairman, Rev. R. G.' learn that he will remain in the Hazlewood, Walton, presiding. County. Officers elected for the .next con- ference year were: Chairman, Rev. Harold J. Snell, Auburn; secretary, Rev. A. W. Gardiner, Ital. 4, Sea- forth; treasurer, F ,S. Savauge, Sea - Additional Centres Adopt Daylight Saving forth; Revs. Harold J. Snell and Most centres of any importance throughout Huron County and West- nominatedwere the for the Settlement Comprinciple of daylight saving :time: The mince. , Rev, G. G. Burton, Clinton, and T.A. Cameron, AshfieId, were latest in this area are Bayfield, Blyth ' nominated as eommissionera and Auburn, the "fast" time becom- Genera] Council, to the ing effective at midnight Saturday, 4. Rev. G. G. Burton conducted a May memorial .service, in memory. of Heys. C. C. Keine, J. W. Johnson, and C. F. Clarke. Look to Huron County In speaking of the evils of the liquor interests in Ontario, Rev. Al- bert Johnston,. Toronto, said that Huron County is the one great centre to which the Province looks to de- monstrating what the Canada Temp- erance Act can do. He appealed to all church people to stand together to have it enforced. A. .7, McMurray, Clinton, spoke on behalf of the. Pension Fund Campaign to raise $3,500,000. The laymen have taken full charge of this corepaign, and have beenworking at their own. expense, taking nothing for meetings, transportation, etc. On request of Rev. G. F. N. At- kinson, to retire from the active work of the ministry, permission was granted. Words of high commenda- tion were spoken concerning Mr. At- kinson's ability and many fine qualities of character. Brucefield Call Brucefield United Church extended a call to Rev. E. R. Stanway, M.A., B.D., Toronto, at a salary of $1,800 in monthly instalments, together with furnished manse and a vacation of four weeks each year. This call was sent on to the Settlement Committee with the approval of Presbtery. A call was extended by Bluevale ing of Presbytery would be held ' in charge to Rev. Arthur G. Hewitt, Auburn United Church. B.A., Belmore, at asala"ry of $1,600 in monthly instalments, together with a furnished parsonage and a vacation of four weeks each year Presbytery sent this call on to the Settlement Committee simpliciter. Word was received from the people of McKillop charge, that they had increased the Minister's salary to $1,800 a year. - Permission was given to Roe's con- gregation to sell their church builds. ing for $260, and their church shed for $90. It was announced that Huron Young People's Convention would be held in Belgrave United Church, on Monday, May 13, commencing at 5 p.m. It was decided to send letters of sympathy to Revs. Albert Hinton and James Anthony, who have been con- fined to their beds for several weeks. Rev. John Norton and the officials of Wingham Baptist Church were thanked for their kindness in provid- ing such splendid accommodation to Presbytery for the day. Dinner was served by the ladies of Wingham United Church, to the mem- bers of Presbytery, and the Woman's Missionary Society delegates, who were attending a Presbyterial meet- ing in that church. It was decided that the June meet - District Schools, Local Contestants, Winners In County Music Festival Clinton and district centres are well repretented in the contests at the Huron County Festival • of Music, which opened at Goderich Tuesday and concludes tomorrow. Local prize winners to date have included: Boys' vocal, eight years and under —Beverley Boyes, aged six, Clinton, 85; Michael Mathews, Goderich, 84; Fred Moss, 83; Brian Jackson, 82; Billie Linefield, 82; Robert Dock- stader, 82. Vocal duet, 14 years and under: Lorraine Hamilton and Marguerite Hall, Blyth, 85; Christine Bogie and Gloria Abbott, 84; Cynthia Young and Lois Campbell, 83; Catharine Hay and Winnifred Raynard, 83. Girls' vocal solo, 14 years and un- der: Marguerite Hall, Blyth, 84; Patsy Duquette, .Goderich; 83; Cynthia Young, 82; Joan Fitzpatrick, 81; Max- ine Stewart, 89. Jane Mary Snell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Snell, Hullett, ex- celled among 39 girls, 11 years and under, from the rural schools in the girls' solo, winning with 87 marks. Others chosen for the finals, with their marks, were: Betty '•Rutledge, Dungannon, 86; Joan Sommerville,' Walton, 85; Eleanor Driver, Goderich, 83; Eleanore Browne, Blyth, 83; Nor- ma Sherwood, Dungannon, 83; Mau- reen Vansella, Dungannon, 83. Educational scholarship of $25, donated by Maple Leaf Chapter, I.O.D.E., for boys vocal, 11 years and under: Mac Taylor, Blyth, 88; Ken- neth Keys, Varna, 87; Don McAdam, Goderich, 86; Jimmy McArthur, God- erich, 86. Trophy donated by Goderich Music Club for girls vocal, 11 years and under: Barbara Ann McVittie, God- erich, 89; Mary Snell, 88; Betty Rut- ledge, Dungannon, 87; Barbara Kil- patrick, Blyth, 86; Jane Graham, Goderich, 86. Silver cup donated by W. C..Att- ridge, Goderich, for collegiate girls Goderich Towtnship Area Trustees to Pay Visit To Schools on Monday Goderich Township School. Area Board met in No. 10 school on Thurs- day last with all members present and the chairman, Clayton Laithe- waite, presiding. The Board is planning a joint picnic of the five school sections some time in June. The entire board expect to visit each school on Monday, May 6. The next regular meeting will be held the evening of May 30 in No. 4 school. Warble Fly Job Lauded By Kennedy Hon. Thomas L. Kennedy, Ontario Minister. of Agriculture,. In an address at a banquet in Mackenzie House, Clinton, Tuesday evening making the successful operation o4; the warble fly control power-spre'ing eieperi- ment in Goderich Township, paid high tribute to Reeve George, C Ginn and members of the Township Council, for having the courage to attempt the experiment. "Most of the credit P due to the Reeve and Council of 'the Township of Goderich," he declarett"dl. "They laid the foundation for the i structure to come. I commend their., courage. I'd rather start something and fail than not start something at all. We'll stay with you while this experiment is still an experiment." a Mr. Kennedy congratulated H. J. Hawkey of the J. K. Casaing. Co., and workmen, for their pa +t in making the experiment a succes. During the afterneoHon. Mr. Kennedy, departmental, fficials, rep- resentatives of, the agric ltural press, and others, were taken on a tour of inspection in Goderich' Township to view actual results 'en the power - spray experiment, The J. K. Crang Cot were hots at the delightful affair tin the even- ing, with H. J. Hawkey, manager, as chairman. In his remarks, he said that results indicated that an effec- tive method of warble fly control. could be worked out. E. H. Graham, field representative, Ontario Livestock Branch, told how Goderich Township had been • chosen for the experiment. "The Township officials and citizens were very, very cooperative in every way," he said. "Through the reeve and councillors, I want to express thanks," It took less than one minute per animal and took ten minutes to move from farm to farm. He felt sure the solution was 100 per cent efficient, providing the warbles were at the proper stage. He thanked all who had triedto make the demonstration a success. Reeve George C. Ginn thanked the Department for its cooperation and outlined his experiencewith warble flies. Others, who: spolrg, ii%cluded 0. lie Twinn Dominion sEntomologist, Ottawa; Russell'Bolton, Dublin, presi- dent, Huron Federation of Agricul- ture; L. E. O'Neil, director, Ontario Livestock Branch; Hugh Hill, Carlow, president Ontario Beef Cattle Pro- ducers' Association, who introduced Col. Kennedy; Coun. J. R. Stirling, Goderich Township, and Warden R. E. Shaddick, who expressed a hearty vote of thanks to the Minister. Nelson Kelly, ventriloquist, Toronto, provided an entertaining act. vocal trio: Brussels Continuation School, 86; Brussels Continuation School (second. choir), 82; Blyth Con- tinuation School. S.S. 1, Hullett, in winning the uni- son" choir event, was awarded 86 marks with other finalists in the class, S.S. 11 Goderich, F5; S.S. 7 Hullett, 84, and S.S. 9 McKillop, 82. In the other unison singing event marks were S.S. 6 Stanley, 84; S.S. 3, Ashfield, 82; and S $ 8 McKillop, 82. Junior Choir, Blyth Junior Church Choir, conducted by Miss Mills, Aub- urn, 84 Solo by adult voice: Kenneth Le Maire, Goderich, 85; tenor solo, Bert Boyes, Clinton, 87. Boys' vocal solo, 11 and under— Kenneth Keys, Varna, 87 marks; Mac Taylor, Blyth, 86; Gerald Tebbutt, Clinton,' 85; John Wise, Clinton, and Carl Stewart, Auburn, 84 each. Girls' vocal solo, 11 and under,, finals—Barbara Ann McVittie, 87; Barbara Kilpatrick, Blyth, 86; Barb - are Hillis, Seaf•u'th, 85; Jean Snell, Seaforth, 84; Barbara Schutz, God- erich, 84., Plans Progress For Local Day At Plow Match Plans for Local Day, Tuesday, October 15, at the International Plow- ing Match at Port Albert Airfield, October 15-16-17-18, were discussed at a meeting of Huron County Plow- ing Match. Committee in the Board Room, Agricultural Office, Clinton, Monday afternoon. A motion was passed that a letter be sent to the local secretaries of the six adjoining counties (Lambton, Middlesex, Perth, Wellington, Grey and Bruce) requesting that their local committees meet with Huron County local committee on Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m., (DST), to discuss plans for .Local Day at the Match. The letter was to contain the tenta- tive terms that the local day com- petitions were not to be inter -county and that Huron Couny Committee would pay 25 percent of all prizes paid out by committees of the visit- ing counties. Hugh Hill, Carlow, chairman of the committee, opened the meeting by introducing Leroy G, Brown, newly;, appointed acting agricultural repre- sentative for Huron County and new secretary of Huron County Plowing Match Committee. The minutes of the last meeting were read by G. E. Nelson, assistant agricultural repre. sentative. A motion was adopted that prizes be awarded for the best plow, teams. on local day, judged from the point of performance. Another was that there be ten prizes, paid to the team owners for the plow team com- petition on Local Day, the ten prizes to be $10, $9, $8, $7,$6, and $5 prizes. COMING EVENTS 3c a word Minimum Chs, ge 50c Roller Skating Party, R. and C. S. .Drill Hall, Clinton, Monday, May 6, 8 p.m. to 11 'p,m. Admission free, skating 35 cents. 18-x Radio broadcast concert over CKNX, Town Hall, Clinton, Tuesday, May 7, under auspices Clinton Board of Park Management. Proceeds for Park Grandstand. 17-18-x St. P'aul's A.Y.P.A. present "Aunt Tillie Goes To Town" by Trinity Dramatic Club in St. Paul's Parish Hall, Monday, May 18, at 8 p.m. Admission 85e and 25e. 18-b Murphy Lodge No. 710 will hold a Past Masters' Night " on May 9, at 8 p.m., exemplifying the Royal Asch Purple Degree." Visiting brethren are cordially invited. T. Deevee, W,M.; H. Corey, recording secretary. 18-b District Couple to Wed in May St. Paul's Anglican, Church, Clinton, will be the scene of an interesthng wedding. on Saturday, May 4, when Mary Clarissa Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Thompson, Ra R. 2, Clinton, becomes the bride of Robert Morrison, Aldwinckle, son of Mr, and Mrs. Henry Aldwinekle, Varna. Miss Thompson is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario, and Mr. Aldwinckle, a former squadron leader in the RCAF., returned to the University of Toronto last summer and has just completed his second year. He is a 1946 Rhodes Scholar and will continue his studies in the fall at Oxford University, England. ti Bayfield on Daylight Saving Starting Sunday !Lions Given (By our Bayfield Correspondent) Citizens of Bayfield, turn your clocks ahead an hour on Saturday at midnight! Following the confusion this week when pupils went to school an hour too early and people arrived at local hotels for. dinner at eleven o'clock, the Trustees of the Police .Village of Bayfield decided to adopt Daylight Saving time commencing Sunday, May 5. In the humble opinion of the writer this Dominion of Canada of ours would do well to ape the British Isles and go on Sumner time each year for a given period. It has worked successfully there for years; why not here? But remember, and dont be an hour late for church on Sunday! And the Postmistress asks that pat- rons keep in mind that mails will close at 11.45 a,m. and 3 pan., and will arrive about 12.15 p m. and 5 p.m. ",)aylight Saving Time. MISSING FORTNIGHT W. R. STEEP'S BODY IS FOUND ON CLIFF • Mrs, B. J. Gibbings has received the sad news of the death of her nephew, Wilfred R. Steep, Kenora. Mr. Steep had been missing for two weeks although it was not apparent that he was missing for a good part of that time. Mr. Steep was au auditor for the Ontario -Minnesota Pulp and Paper Company. He set out from Camp 65 at Dryberey Lake on Friday, March 29, heading for the Kenora-Fort Frances Highway about five miles distant. It began to snow and the unfortunate man lost his bearings, The Camp thought he was in Kenora and the Kenora people thought he was detained at the camp. When his body was found after considerable search, there was a note found in the pyjamas pocket, written laboriously to his mother the Sunday after he left the camp. On the back of the note there was a postscript written on Monday. The remains were brought into Kenora where the funeral was held at the Brown Funeral Home with Canon F. J. Boyd, officiating. Inter- ment was in Lake of the Woods Cemetery. Born in Winnipeg, a son of Mre. R. Robinson and the late Dr John A. Steep, deceased was in his 51st year. Surviving are his mother and one sister, Mrs. L. G. Gunne. His aunt,. Mrs. Gibbings, and a number cf cousins in and around Clinton are the relatives in this district. On various occasions Mr. Steep was a visitor here. Clinton Board of Hduc0tion is ti Long Service Recognition Members for ten years were award- ed ten-year chevrons, and those who had been members of the Club before enlisting were officially recognized at the regular dinner ireeeting of Clinton Lions Club in St. Paul's Par- ish Hall, Thursday evening last. President 7. A. Sutter was chairman, and the meeting was undee the supervision of the Extension Com- mittee, W. L, Johnson chairman, Paying his official visit, District Governor W. Dalton Higgs presented the ten-year chevrons as follows: Harry Bartliff, Frank Fingland, George T. Jenkins, Fred O. Ford, Harold C. Lawson, Adam McCartney, Dr. Harry A. McIntyre, Dr. Walter A. Oakes, Frank 13. Pennebaker, John J, Zapfe and Delmer M. Maltby. 'International Counsellor Nelson Hill, Goderich, in behalf of Lions International, expressed appreciation of their services and presented special. chevrons to ex -service men as follows: Dr, F. G. Thompson, Dr. H. A, McIntyre, Dr. R. P. Douglas, William Mutch, H. C. Lawson, William N. ;Ball, Lorne J. Brown, and M. J. Schoenhals. Reports of committees were pre- sented by R. S. Atkey, in behalf of the Oratorical Committee, announcing the final District A. Lions Oratorical Contest at the Walper House, Kitch- ener on Thursday. May 16, and by W. V. Roy, in behalf of the Com- munity Betterment Committee. • Dr. R. P. Douglas, recently dis- charged from RC'AMO, took the op- portunity of saying "au revoir" to his many friends in this district. The next day he and Mrs. Douglas and their family moved to Calgary where be has joined a clinic. L. W. Dippie, president of the Rotary Club in Bow- manville, was present and brought greetings from his club. District Govetnor W. Dalton Higgs, St. Thomas, gave a splendid address on Lionism which was greatly en- joyed by all present. He was intro- duced by International (cunsellor Nelson Hill, Goderich. Rev. R.M.P. Bulteel, the club secretary, thanked the speaker for his splendid address. Mr. Higgs declared that "juvenile delinquenty" is really "parental de linqueney" and advised sponsored activities by Lions Clubs for the younger generation. ' "Don't neglect your juvenile activ- ities," he urged. "Get groups of boys together and teach them hobbies. You'llget the biggest kick in the world." The draw was 'made by the District Governor', having been donat- ed by A. Garen and A. D. McCartney, and was won by W. E. Perdue. holding its regular monthly mee 'ng for May in the Collegiate Institute Counter Check Books at The tonight. NEWS -RECORD. an. Lau hs Overflow Audience Given Many g At Sparkling Lions Minstrel Show Officer Efficiency Stars Given Six Cadets Under ideal ' -weather eondrltions Clinton Collegiate Institute Cadet Corps — comprising boy and girl cadets and a mixed bugle band—made ' a very favorable impression on the inspecting officer, Major John Young, RCE, 'and stores of interested spec- tators at 'the .Collegiate Campus yesterday afternoon. Following the formal inspection, which lasted about two hours, headed by its smart 20 -piece Bugle Band, the Corps paraded through the town's husines ssection. Boy cadets were ratty in their khaki uniforms, with gaiters, while girl' cadets were strik- ing in blue skirts, white blouses and red caps—the school Colours Those in Charge Lieut. G. W. MeGee, Cadet instruct.. or, was in charge of training the boys, while 'Miss Helen Brown, was in charge of the girls. Officers of the Corps on parade were: Boys' -Commanding Officer, Capt. Bill Hanley; platoon command- ers, Lieut. Ross Dilling, Lieut. Stuart McBride; Band Sgt., Frank Fingland, Jr.; C.S.M.,_Alex Kennedy; Sergeants, James Jackson, George Durham; Girls'— Commanding officer, 'Mary Lane; platoon commanders, Lieut, Margaret Colquhoun, Lieut. Elinor Glew, Lieut. Doreen Armstrong. On Reviewing Stand Major Young took the salute .on the march past, the reviewing stand be- ing located between a Union Jack and a O.C.I. flag. Associated with him were Principal E. 'A. Fines, Miss Helen Brown, Lieut. G. W. McGee, Lt. -Col. Dr. .7. W. 'Shaw, Major Thomas Morgan, and Major H. C. Lawson, Inspector Comments Following 'the formal inspection, Major Young addressed the Cadets, stating that not only had they main- tained' their' inspection efficiency ' of last year but even had surpassed it. The cadets were very neatly turned out, and physical training demonstra- tions were excellently performed. Major Young stated that "the cadet commanders showed splendid control, especially Capt. Bill Hanly. "When I came here, I anticipated 'a 'very, fine inspection and wasn't disappoint- ed," he said.. .Tha band.,performed very well and lived up to all ex- pectations, Hecommented that th8 knots and lashes were outstanding, and that the semaphore, first aid and physical training demonstrations also were good. The girls' work was very well done. Prizes Presented The inspecting officer presented the following prizes: best boys' platoon—No.. 1, Lieut. Ross billing; best girls' platoon — No. 2, Lieut. Elinor Glew; best boy cadet, Cpl, Bill Hearn; best girl cadet, Lieut. Marg- aret'Colqulroun. Gold efficiency stars—the highest honor a cadet can receive, represent- ing 12 optional cadet subjects—were awarded six boy cadets: Capt. Bill Hanly, CSM Alex Kennedy, Lieut. Stuart McBride, 'Lieut. Ross Dilling, Sgt. Frank FingIand, Cadet Leonard Johnson. Dr. J. W. Shaw spoke briefly, com- plimenting the Corps and pointing out the great value of physical training. The event closed with three cheers for Major Young and Dr. Shaw. Major Young inspected Lucknow High School Corps yesterday morn- ing; Seaforth andGodCollegiate ich Corps Corps this afternoon. 0 Deputation From Clinton Interviews Municipal Board on Sewerage Plan In accordance with a resolution adopted at a special meeting of Clin- ton Town Council last week, a depu tation interviewed Ontario Municipal Board in Toronto Tuesday in con- nection with the sewerage project and sewage treatment plant. Representatives of the town were Mayor A. J. McMurray, Reeve G. Wes- ley Nott, Town Solicitor Frank Fing- land. K.C., and Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Fred G. Thompson. The group was joined at the Parliament Buildings by Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, MLA. for South Huron. Although no decision has been an- nounced by the Municipal Board, members of the delegation reported that they were very favorable and courteously received. --o Clinton Town Hall was crowded to overfowing Friday night for the Min- strel Show staged by Blyth 'Dons Clubandsponsored by Clinton Lions Club, which turned out to be one of the highlights of the entertainment season. J. A. Sutter, president of Clinton Bions Club, was chairman and intro-• duced the president of Blyth !.,ions Club, Dr. Donald Hodd, who in turn introduced the show. During the in- termission period Mayor A. J. 111c - Murray spoke briefly. The• scene of the entire show takes' place in the sunny south on an even- ing. The moon is shining and the cotton is growing and showing up so white in the moonlight. The stage setting was indeed most effective. Throughout_ the evening a number of choruses, quartettes, trios, duets, and solos were sung as well as the usual number of jokes told by the end men. The music itself was a treat and certainly was a credit to any town to have so much talent within its bounds. r - The characters are mostly all known in Clinton and included: the soloists, Rev. Harold J. Snell, James Lawrie, Maitland Henry, Walter Buttel and Stanley Sibthorpe. Special mention should go to James Lawrie and Walter Buttel. The end men were Snow Ball, George McNeil; Please Cheek Label On This Issue of . Paper Mailing list of CLINTON NEWS -RECORD has been cor- rected up to and including Tues- day, April 80, and the labels have been changed accordingly. Please check yours to see if it is correct, and report ahy errors to this office at once. Subscribers are reminded that subscriptions are PLAYABLE IN ADVANCE. - Labels bearing a date. prior to, May 1946 are in arrears, and remittance should be made at once. Cotton Fluff, Harvey McCallum; Midnite, Stanley Chellew; Andy, Stanley Sibthorpe; Rastas, Ken Whit. mole, Thunder, Prank Hollyman. The Interlocutor was Bert Gray and the director of the entire performance was Stanley Sibthorpe. Misses Eliza- beth Mills and Alice Rogerson erred as accompanists. The Community Betterment com- mittee of Clinton Lions Club, W. V. Roy,chairman, sponsored this pleas- ing event and netted a nice sum which is to go toward the erection of a grandstand in the park. MEMOILIAL SERVICE A vesper memorial service to all nurses who fell in both the first and second great wars will be held' in Wesley -Willis United Church Sunday evening at seven o'clock. This is just one of many services being held across the country the same night. Nurses from all over Huron County will attend, A SMILE FOR TODAY He Solved the Problem A young lawyer out in California, just out of the service and unable to buy eivies, appeared in court to try a case still wearing his uniform. His opponent objected, and was up- held by the court on the ground that the military display might' give un- conscious advantage. The vetex- plained that his mother had sold his clothes and that he hadn't been able to replace his wardrobe. But the court was adamant. So the young lawyer visited a near -by theatrical costume service and returned to court wearing cowboy regalia.