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Clinton News-Record, 1946-11-07, Page 1INPV/441.4/shAr44.1 BITY A POPPY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 orm...,••••••••••••••"....Noovni linton r...., ov,•••••...~.~..14.4 N ine Record SWORN , ' , CIR8CIUL1.8TION 1 1 WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE CLINTON low nitA No. 45 -68th Year; Whole No. 6226 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1946 The. Home Paper With The News Open Deer Season Cancelled In Huron County Nov. 18-23 Condition Of Streets Under Fire Clinton's streets—subjected to a sewerage construction bombardment of several months' duration — were again the object of another kind of attack—a verbal one—at the Novem- ber meeting' of the Town Council Monday evening. Mayor A. 3. McMurray presided but left early for another meeting when Reeve G. W. Nett- took the chair. All other members were present. The discussion was precipitated in the presentation of the report of the Street Committee by Ald. C. H. Ea, its chairman. Ile reported that 1,270 cubic yards of. crushed gravel had been .placed in -October, 204 by G. F. lliott and 1,064 by Levis Construc- tion 00., •bringing the totals for the year to •date to 634 for Elliott and 1,064 for Laois. He said the grader was expected Tuesday. Aid. M. J. Agnew stated that people were forced to step, up to their knees in mud, and that gravel was badly needed on many streets. He advocated that the streets be cleaned up. "The contractors are not doing a job; that's what they ere being paid for," he averred. The streets should be graded while needed. Ald. Ernest Brown asked about the vonclition of Albert St. at Princess, where something needed to be done. Ald. Epps replied thee you can't get the grader when you need it. Mayor MolVlurray said the water channels needed to be opened up. Ald. Agnew suggested thading over the town's contract with Weston Con- struction Co. to see what the comp- any's responsibilities were. Aid. Shaddiek asked if they were not to leave the streets in the same condition as they found them. Reeve Nott recalled a meeting of the committee with Peter Simone (head of the Weston firm) at which these matters were discussed.* Ald. a J. Livermore asked regard- ing sidewalks that had been damaged. He did not think they were making any effort to save the sidewalks, trees, or anything. F. J, McKay, the town's inspector on the job reported to Council on his duties. AM. Agnew thought Mr. Mc. Kay should have the authority to le:re:resent •the town, Remembrance Day Matters Ald. J. R. Butler extended a wel- come to Council members to attend the two parades Sunday and Monday. He also advocated that Council pro- vide a night for a reception for re- turned service personnel, After some discussion, a motion by Ald. Butler and Brown passed, "that Council request the Mayor to call a meeting of Council to meet the Wel- come Home Committee to plan a re- ception for the balance of the boys of the armed forces now home, with all those previously returned," A motion ,also was adopted that Council approve payment of $12,15 to the Canadian Legion for a wreath for 1946 Remembrance Day. At the request of the Canadian Legion, Clinton Branch, a motion by Aid. Livermore and Epps was adopt- ed: "That as the Government has declared November 11 a statutory holiday, the Mayor issue a proclama- tion calling upon citizens of Clinton to observe same." Building Permit Granted Building permits wer approved as follows: J. H. Brunsdort, alterations for apartment, Rattenbury St. E. $500; W. D. Williams, extension of building at rear of bakeey, $200; C. H. Epps, alterations at Arena, $3;000 (for Lions Club). W. E. Perdue Resigns W. E. Perdue wrote resigning as a member of the Board of Park Man- agement. Council, by motion, accept- ed the resignation regretfully. Bylaws Considered Two readings were given Bylaw 16 for 1946 to authorize Council to make annual grants for the support and aid of a civilian band. Bylaws also were passed to correct the assess- ment otf Moe. A. Middleton' s property, and to authorize the assessor and tax collector to make correction in the tax levy against W. J. Miller to correspond with 1945 assessment. Inspector's Allowances Twn motions by Ald. Elprps and Agnew were passed regarding pay- ments to F. 3. MeKay, special sewer- age inspector. One was to allow him up to five hours' overtime per week at 75 cents per hour, based on a 52 -hour week, and the other was that he be allowed $5 per week for car use, he to assume all reeponsibil- ity re said car, A motion was passed that Council pay $25 to children's fund re Hal- lowe'en Party. After some discussion, a motion by Ald. Agnew •and Livermore was adopted that the Town Cleric be authorized to employ a stenographer when required. Nomination Day Set A motion by Ald. Brown and Butler was passed "that as, .according to an amendment of section 64 of the Municipal Act, nomination of candid- ates for coma and any local board COMMiSSiOn, shall be held at the Town Hall, nominations the last Mon- day in December 1946, and polling the first Monday in January 1947. rile Week's Weather aa,,aeseepapeaesear,,,ae.a.e.asaeseras....a... High Low October 31 66 44 • November 1 • 51 34 November 2 5'7 45 November 3 60 48 November 4 5'7 • 43 November 5 4'7 36 Noverriber 6 54 31 Rainfall—.64 inches. Two Public IServices to Mark Period of Remembrance This year's Remembrance Day - period in Clinton will be marked by two public services—one cone- mencing at 11 &m,, Sunday, November 10, in the Presbyterian Church, arid the other commenc- ing at 10 a.m., Remembrance Day, Monday, November 11, in the Town Hall. The Sunday morning service will be held under the auspices oa Clinton Branch No. 140, Can- adian Legion, Which' will parade to the church. Rev. D. J. Lane, minister of the church, will preach the sermon. A special feature will be the unveiling and dedication of the Roll of Honor a the church, with attendant ceremonies. The *Monday morning service will be held under the joint aus- pices of ,Olinton Branch No.140, Canadian Legion, and Clinton Council of, Churches, following a parade. Rev. W. 3. Woolfrey, chairman of lihe latter body, will preside, and an address will be given by Squadron Leader T. Dale Jones, Protestant Chaplain, R. and C. School, Clinton. Fol- lowing the service, the commun- ity: plaque at the Post Office svillbe decorated. • Crothers Bid Considered By Hullett The regular meeting of the Hullett Township *Council was held Monday, November 4, in the Community Hall, Londesboro, at 1.30 in the afternoon. The Reeve and all members of the Council being present, The minutes of the last regular meeting of Oetob- er 'I, were read. Motions adopted were: Jewitt -Dale — That the Reeve and George C. Brown be a committee to interview the Commissioners of the Blyth Telephone Company regarding their bill presented for moving the telephone lines. jewitt-Rapson—That we write to the George W. Crothers Company stating that we have considered their tender above all others received, and we would like a representative from their company to be here on Novem- ber 15, at eight p.m, to give us fur- ther information -with regards to date of delivery and latest prices, etc. Dale-Bo:own—That the aecounts as Presented be paid. Jewitt-Rapson—That we do now adjourn to meet November 15, at 7 p.m. Accounts: Miss Lawdy Young, mak- ing out Tax Slips, $40; Village of Blyth, Divisional Court Fees, $20: Town of Clinton, Divisional Court Fees, $8.17; George W. Cowell, stamps for Tax Slips, $28; George W. Cowan, Excise stamps and deben- ture, $15; Provincial Treasurer, de- benture, $5; George Radford, gravel- ing roads, $2,898.75; William Carter, road superintendent, $78.30; Charles Mann, ditching, $3; • Frank Glew, brushing, $1.60; E. Farquhar, ditch- ing, $1,80; Henry Sanderson,gravel, $259.59; Federation of Agriculture, fees from 1545r taxes, a12.40; George Carter, stamps and envelopes, assess- ment slips, $20.10; Arthur Weymouth, grader repair, $.1; Arthur Weymouth, grader operator, $9'7.20; john Arm- strong, reeve, 0.20; George C. Brain, councillor, 3100; J. Ira Rapson, $100; W. It. Jewitt, councillor. $100; Wm. J. Dale, councillor, a100. --a — LEGION AUXILIARY The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Can- adian Legion will hold its regular meeting in the Legion Hall on Mon- day, November 11, at 8.15 pan., when it is hoped that there will be a good attendance. All members are asked to meet Sunday morning at 10.30 to parade to the Presbyterian Oburch. ()— Recent rains have added enough moisture to the soil to speed up the fall plowing program throughout Western Ontario. Gordon W. Cuningkame Has Retired After 48 Years' Continuous Service It seems strange in Clinton that TIO'' one by the name of .thminghame is now connected with the express office! Gordon W. Cuninghame retired as agent on arovember,l, and his sister, Mies Florence Cuninghame, assistant, is now concentrating her activities in the florist lousiness. The new Canadian National Ex- press agent is Mrs, Andrew Gardiner' who hae come here from Mitchell. Her husband will act as deliverysand Pickup, man. The late John Cuninglmine was the first agent here and carried on for 41 years, from 1874 to 1915, and his son, Gordon W. Ouninghame, has !acted in the same capacity from 1915 until October 31, 1946. That indicates 31 years for the former and 41 years for the latter—a total of 72 years— which is a proud record indeed of continuous service of father and son. Firm Expresses Thanks S. 0. Martin, Toronto, general superintendent, Central District, Can- adian National Ebcpress, has forward- ed a letter to Mr. Ohningiunne ex- pressing the sincere thanks of the management and himself for the ser- vice he rendered both the company and his patrons. "On behalf of the management and myself. I want to extend to you all good withes for the feture and hope you will enjoy many years of health and happiness in your retirement," he stated. Ouningharrie is now enjoying a few days' holidays—his first in a long period—at Baie de Dore, on Lake Huron, south of Port Elgin, where he is hunting and fishing. Native of Clinton Born July 29, 1882, in Clinton in the house on Rattenbury St. W., now occupied by George Cantelon, in the same bloelc where he now resides, M. Cuninglutme attended public school and Collegiate Institute here, When 16' -he left school and started to work with his father. His father relinquish- ed the agency in 1915, and passed GORDON W. CUNINGHAME away in May 1933, in bis 90th year. Mr. Cuninghame was married to Olive Mae East, Clinton, October 14, 1915, and they have one son, John East Cunieghame, Owen Sound; and two daughters: Kathleen, Mrs. Thos. Hall, • Toronto; and JoAnne, Third- -Year student in Faculty of Arts, LTniversity of Toronto. Mrs. H. E. Rorke and Miss Florence R. Cuning- hame, both of Clinton, are sisters. A Sportsman Mr. Cuninghame played baseball and cricket in his earlier days, and his hobbies include fishing and hunt- ing and woodworking. Tale latter he intends to develop during the next few years. In next week's issue, The NEWS - RECORD will relate some unique ex- periences in the life of an • express agent as told by Mr. Ctininghame, Hostess Club Assists R. and C. S. Dance Members of Clinton's newly -formed Hostess Committee assisted in the successful staging of a large Hallo- we'en Dance in the Dthll Ball, II, and C. :School, Thursday evening last, thus demonstrating a fine epirit of co- operation between the townspeople and the School. • Alma 35 young ladies and chap- erons journeyed to and from the School by ROAF buses, the young ladies acting as dancing Partners for the personnel of the School. Mrs. G. MoLay, chairman of the Hostess Committee, along with Group Cap- tain and Mrs. B. A. McGowan officiated at the drawing far various door and other prizes. Bert Worth's Ambassadors provided excellent music for the hundreds of dancers in the huge hall, which was very at- tractively decorated in the Hallowe'en motif, Members of the Entertainment Committee in charge of the dance were Flying Officer T. J. B. Robin- son, chairman; Flight Officer B. Girouard, RCAF (WD); Sgt. Major S. Boyce; Sgt, J. Morgan; with Fit. Sgt. Drake as a very capable master - of -ceremonies. Included in the party were a group of girls from the London Life Office. London, who travelled to and from -the school by ehartered bus. --0 HURON TEMPERANCE CONVENTION The first C,onvention of Temperance workers since the County returned to the statutes of the Canada Temper- ance on April 1 last, will be held in Wesley -Willis Church, Clinton, on Tuesday, November 12. The meeting has been milled by the Huron County Temperance Federation and is expected to be a large gather- ing as all churches and'Young People's Societies will be represented. Dr. C. W. DeMille, Toronto, and Royal Boulton, 0± the Ontario Temp- erance Federation, will assist in the programme which will commence at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12. The public are invited. Renewing Acquaintances in Clinton After 47 Years' Absence From Town Envoy and Mrs. Rob- ert Taylor, Lethbridge Alta., are renewing acquaintances after 47 years' absence from the old haute town, and are the guests of the former's aieters, Alex Beaton and Miss A. S) Holmes, They arrived in Clinton Wednesday and are leaving in a week or so for their home in the West. Envoy Taylor at- tended public sdhool in Clinton and joined the Salvation Army here. Be left Clinton when he was just past 16 years of age, and had been promoted to the rank of Captain before he was 117. He had never returned to town during the entire 47 years, and needless to stat, he notices many ENVOY AND MRS. ROBERT TAYLOR vary radical Menges. During World War I, he met Lick Cree and Newton Davis, both of Clinton. He enlisted with the 1755h Battalion, and later was drafted as Band Sergeant to the 50th Battalion from Calgary, Alta., with which unit he served overseas for four years. Mrs. Taylor formerly wee Capt. (SA) Rath Pettit, Sinacoe, who has served with the Salvation Army for 61 years. As Envoy Taylor has served for 55 years, their total years of. service are las, Mrs. Taylor wae converted with the Essex Corps, and they visited that Corps last Senday. raivoy and Mrs,. Taylor have two daughters: Mrs. Harry Lowe and Mrs, Jack Stafford, both of Lethbridge, Alta. Federation Charters Bus To Royal Winter Fair Huron Federation of Agriculture has chartered a bus to take Junior Farmers andot,hers to the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto on Saturday, Nov. 16. The inoye,ment was first started by the Junoli Farmers but has now been taken over by the Federation. W. V. Roy, the secretary, informed The NEWS -RECORD that the bus is scheduled to leave Bartliff's at 6.15 on the morning of Nov. 16. It will take its passengers direct to the gates of the Fair. It 'will leave Toronto for home the same night about 11.30. The cost of the round trip will be $5. Anyone wishing to take in this excursion should eontact Mr. Roy immediately as the space is limited. Mr. Roy stated that first come would be first served. , Tuekersmith Plans Court Of Revision TOWN HALL PACKED FOR BIG CHILDREN'S HALLOWE'EN PARTY Under the auspices of the Town Council and Lions .Club, a very suc- cessful school -children's Hallowe'en Paety was held in the Town Hall Thursday evening last, the auditorium being packed to the door for the affair. The children were all dressed in a wide variety of fancy and cornic costumes', .producing a very colorful sight. Ald. J. R. Butler acted aS chaieman for the evening, with a number of assistants from the Town '(Jouncil and Lions Club. The speedily -drawn cartoons of Ben Lucas, Toronto Tele- gram cartoonist, of various individ- uals, was much enjoyed. Prize winners were as follows: Four years and under, girls fancy —Diane Campbell, Sybil Jean Castle, Janet Batkin; four years and under, girls comic — Gail Wilson, Nancy Pooklington; four years and under, boys comic—John Jenkins, Harold Pickett, Peter Pocklington: five years to eight years, girls fancy—Barbara Oliver, Marilyn Miller, Pauline Jer- vis; five years to eight years, girls comic—Janet Elliott, Donna Sharp, Sybil Grossman; five years to eight years, boys fancy—Ken. McGowan, Jack Morgan, Kenneth Currie; five years to eight years, boys comic— Carlisle Atkinson, Cameron Addison, Bob Anderson; nine years to 12 years, girls fancy—Joyce Hawkins, Betty Lou Nediger, Betty Fitzsimons; nine years to 12 years, girls comic—Leota Freeman, Shirley Boyce, Mary Sort - bins; nine to 12 years, boys fanoy— Gerald Steep, Ken McLeod, Ken Car- ter;nine years to 12 years, boys comic, Richard Elliott, Hugh Ambler, Bob Fines; over 12 years, girls fancy —Lois Caleb Ann Free], ,Tune Fletch- er; over 12 years, girls comic -41U* erie Stanley; over 12 years, boys corn* Bob Ellicat, Ken Ashton, Jack Cowan. Judges were Mesdames N. W, Tre- waetha, W. Wallis, J. O. IlacLay and Alex Moldy. -------0--- JUNIOR FARMERS ; JUDGING TEAM ON "ROYAL" TRIP Pour junior Farmers and the two agricultur•al representatives, are rep- resenting Huron County on a week's trip which will culminate in the Royal White* Fair in Toronto. The judging team, shosen from the results of the County Judging Com- petition in June, consists of Elston Speiran, Brussels; Allen Walper, R.R. 8, Parkhill; and Murray Roy, landeeboro (with Richard G. Leggett, R.R. 3, Elyth, as spare in the event of illness); and LeRoy G. Brown, Clinton, agricultural representative, and Gerald E.. Nelson, .CiInton, assist- ant, as coaches, The party left Clinton Tuesday afternoon, November 5. and spent Wednesday and today at various stock farms in the vicinity of Toronto, such as R. Ray IVIeLaughlin at Oshawa, Beath at Columbus, Rodanz at Stouff- villa, and Leiteheroft at Langstaff. The next two days will be spent at CAC, Guelph, coaching the team on all breeds of livestock. The team will participate in the judging competition at the Royal Winter Pair on November 11, and will return horne Wednesday, Tuckethinith Township Council met Bert Huller Discovers in the Town Hall, ,Seaforth, Saturday Interesting Old Paper afternoon, November 2. Reeve Arthur Nicholson presided and Councillors While doing some work at the chaeles MacKay, Roy Pepper and house L. J. Brown recently purchased Gordon Richardson, were present. from MTS. Henry Garrett, Bert Hl - Township Clerk E. P. Chesney was ler and his son Vernon found that instructed to advertise Court of Re- the house has been insulated with old vision on 1947 Assessment Roll for newspapers. In glancing over a Clin- November 16, 1946, at 2 mm., an ton .paper, Bert found an article per - advertisement appearing elsewhere in tainmg to his father, the late George this, paper. A change in the Assess- Huller, which read: ment Aet requires that the assess- "George Huller has disposed of his ments must be completed the year house and lot to Mil. W. Tebbutt of the Maitland Concession; the price paid was in the neighborhood of a500; George is talking at going on to a farm but at present is undecided." This article was in the Hohnesville news. To show haw long ago that was published The NEWS-11,EiCORD was informed that it was before Bert was born, previous to taxation. Therefore, as Assessment Roll for 1947 had to be prepared by the assessor a Court of Revision held on same on or before November 15. 1946. Accounts were passed as follows: Poultry killed by dogs, $63 station - ere, printing and postage, $14.75; re- lief, 3.51.60; grant 50 Seaforth Legion, $10; roads account, $995; small costs, 312; salaries, 3100; Revision Court fees, 36.93; Andrew Moore, for chick- ens killed by dogs on the valuation of H. M, Chesney, valuator, $6:1; Town of Clinton, Tuckersmith share of Division Court fees for 1946, $6•33. Alex Boyes was employed to assist in plowing the Township roads foe the winter o..". 1946-47 at a rate of 34 per hour, with the Township supply- ing wing for snow plow and one helper. COMING EVENTS 3c a word Minimum 1) Charge 5.c Don't miss the Dancing Dolls al St. Paul's Big Variety Show, Novem- ber 7 and November 8. Ton'll get a kick out • of the Old -Time Square Dance too. 45-x Bazaar and Tea in Wesley -Willis United Church, Saturday, November 16. 45-x Annual Meeting and Dance, Hullett Federation of Agriculture, °murrain- ity Hall, Londesboro, Thursday, Nov. 7. 44-45-x Dance, Town Hall, Clinton, Friday, Nov. 8, under auspites Clinton Fire Brigade. Hal Whitfield's Othhestra. ,Admission 50 cend. 44-45-x Dance Town Hall, Monday, Nov. 11, auspiees Clinton Lawn Bowling Club. Ken Wilbee's Band. Admission 50 cents. 45-x Waste Paper and Rags Collection, Friday, Noe. 15, auspiees Canadian Legion. 45-46-x which awns and operates Queen Alex- (Continued on Page 4) Pressure From County And Others Bears Fruit Public Holiday Monday For Remembrance Day Remembrance Day, • Monday next, November 11, not only will be a statutory holiday through- out Canada., but also has been de- clared a mole holiday in Clinton by proclamation of the Mayor, acting in accordance with a re- solution of Clinton Town Council at its November meeting Monday evening. Passing of the motion followed it request by Clinton Bench No. 140, Canadian Legion It is anticipated that all places of busines in town will be closed throughtout the day. Postmaster G. 51. Counter stat- es that the Post Office wickets will be open for only four hours during the day from 10 am. to 11.30 a.m., and from 12.30 p.m. to 3 Pan. The doors will be open dur- ing the regular hours, so that those possessing boxes may get their mail at any time during the day. Takes Father'g Township Job As Treasurer Goderich Township COUTICil met in Hohnesville on Monday, November 4, J. K. Hunter asked a grant to the Canadian Legion, Goderieh. This was. left over until the January meeting. Monteith and Monteith reported having audited the treasurer's ac- ecoetemdtsshaanpde. having found them all in Mrs. Fanny Busk asked that the road to her house be kept open if possible this winter. Council agreed to do their best. Mee. N. W. Trewartha was appoint- ed to represent Goderich Township on the High School District Board in Clinton. IL Benson Whitely was appointed Townshiptreasurer to succeed his father. The clerk was instructed to have the treasurer's bond transferred to cover the new , man, Mrs. L. L. Ian= wrote asking a correction in the lot numbers of her property. The Reeve was instructed to cheek at the registry office and get the tangle straightened out. There were two tenders for snow plowing—Lavis Construction at 33.50 per hour, and IVIerner Haulage at 33. Council aceepted the Merrier tender. Both banks were notified of the change of treasurership and who were the proper signing officers, The Reeve and clerk were instruct- ed to sign the deed of a dead-end road in Iron Springs Survey to Don Hammill, he to pay all costs, etc. Accounts paid: Town. of Clinton, Goderich Township share of Division - Court costs, $5.66; News -Record, printing, $88.30; iMiss Acheson, use of house, 310; Reeve, Clerk and Asses- sor, selecting jurors, 310; Municipal Telephone System, loan, $300; super- intendent's pay roll No. 10, 32,482.42. Council adjourned to meet on Fai- 'day, November 15, at 1 p.m, to get accounts ready for nomination. Mayor Issues :Appeal For Poppy Fund Support Mayor A. J. McMurray has issued the following appeal for Poppy Day on Saturday, N'ovemiber 9, when Poppies will be sold in aid of Canad- ian Legion Branch No. 140 welaare work: "The difficult zonclitioes existing at the eresent time offer a challenge to us to respond even more generously than usual at the Legion's appeal. Let everyone feel it a duty and a mivilege to wear a Poppy on Remembrance Day and in so doing strengthen the handsof the Legion in their splendid -work." Let The NEWS -RECORD quote on your next printing requirements. Huron County Tuberculosis Group Formed for Christmas Seal Campaign andra Sanatorium, and Colonel F. B. Ware, Secretary of the Ohristnias Seal Committee, were present, and both expreesed gratitude over the completion of the organization which will, in the next few years, do much towards hastening the control and elimination of the scourge of tubee- culosis. They have felt that the success of She organization was, assured because of the fact that ladies and gentlemen prominent in Victory Loan campaigns the Red Gross and Bleed Clinics, patriotic and ether war -time endeav- ors, had identified themselves with this outstanding movement by becom- ing members of the various aim- mittees of the Association. Progress in Fight - Colonel Leonard told of the prog- ress which had been made in the flea against tuberculosis from nos, when the ,Sanatoriern was founded, to the present time. Then the death rate was 200 per 106,000 of our population, but today the rate for all Canada had been reduced to 48, while in Ontario it is onlel 28, the lowest ever recorded. • Tubereulosis, he said, is still how- ever the greatest single cause of death amongst young people during the productive years of life, 15 to 39, and that sixteen persons died of the disease every day of last year, Colonel Ware told of the organize - tion last year of the Ontario Tuber - Huron County Tuberculosis Assoc- iation was organized at a meeting held in the Council Chamber, Clinton, Tuesday afternoon, with the fallow- ing offieers: President, Rev, W. A. Beecroft, IVingham; honorary -treasurer, H. D. Helstrop, ,Goderich; Medical Officer of Health, Dr. W. P. Gallow, God- erieh; publicity, 3. IL Kinkead, God- erich; ,Clinton, LeRoy G. 13eown; Godefich, G. L. Parsons; Clinton District, P. Fingiand, K.C.; Exeter District, .1. W. Morley, K.C.; Seaforth District, M. At Reid; Wingham Dist- riet, 3. Harley Crawford. Goderich Committee—chainnan, G. L. Parsons; It. C. Hayes, KC., Donald Campbell, J. W. Coates, Miss M. Dickson, Miss Aubra Cleaver. ,Clinton Committee — chairman, P. Fingland, KC.; Mrs. J. A. Sutter, Mrs. W. A. Oakes, George B. Beattie, Mrs. Mervin Batkin. ]toter Committee -- chairman, J. W. Morley, KC.; R. N. Creech, Thos. Peyde, Miss Laura M. jeckell, Mrs, Harwood. Seafortla Committee--ehaieman, M. A. Reid; Dr. E. A. McMaster, P. S. Savauge, Mes,. EL H. Close, Mrs. Doig. • Wingharn Committee --chairman, 3. Harley Crawford, J. F'. McKibben, W. H. French, E. S. Copeland, Mrs. J. Walton McKibben, 'I'. A. Cathie. Prominent Speakers Colonel Ibbotson Leonard, presi- dent, London Health Athociation, The six-day open season for hunt- ing deer in Huron County, with rifles allowed, scheduled for the period November 18-23 inclusive, .has been, withdrawn. Reversal of the ruling of the On- tatho Department of Game and Fish- eries, announced just a areelt ago, came hot on the heels of a .formal objection by the Warden's Committee of the County Council, expressed in a telegram sent to the Minister in charge of the Depiartment, and ob- jections of various styles and types from lesser bodies and individuals hi the County. • Bruce and Grey Still Stand W. Ha Canteen, Wingham, Game arid Fisheries Overseer for Huron County, informed CLINTON NEWS - RECORD yesterday that the original regulation Inei been rescinded with reference to litarc,n County, but that it still stood with regard to Brim and Grey Counties. Mr. Centel:in pointed out that the crdinaey deer lisense bought from any issuer is valid fa Brucrs and Grey, and that township licensee will be is- sued by the Township Clerk, the tewnship officiam to decide who and the number of Limes they will issue. Additional regulations permit, for the period November 27-30, both in- clusive, deer hunting in Howard Township, Kent County; Puslinch Township, Wellington County; Ald- borough Townshea Elgin County, Warden'!" Committee ho its telegsam to the Minister of Game and Fisheries Jest Thursday, the Warden's Committee of Huron County, Couneal strongly protested the announcement of an open season atm deer in Huron County, as it wos felt the County ,Council should have been consulted before the open season was declared, particularly as couneil had notified the Department of its Op- position. The suggested purchase of the Port Albert aieport as a site for county faith and as a children's camo was discussed. It was the opinion of the members af the committee that, in ,view of the fact that no concrete proposition has been laid before them by any party or organization, the matter should be laid over for the present. It was unanimously agreed in the corindittee 'that' the parties or or- ganizations who desire the acquisition of the site should lay concrete plans for its future use, and for its financ- ing, before the committee, when it will be given due consideration and passedon to the .County Council for final discussion. C.C.I.Students Visit Whyte Poultry Farm (Contributed) Eighty-eight First Formers of Clinton Collegiate Institute spent the day at W. L. Witatte's farms, Hullett Township, Fridaylast. The visit was arranged by Principal E. A. Fines and Mr. Whyte. School buses left the Collegiate at 9.30 a.m. Miss Ballachey, teacher of Heine Economics, was in charge of the girls and N. W. Meech, teacher of Agrimilture, was in charge of the boys. On arrival at the Whyte farm, the student body was cordially we- lcomed by Mrs. Whyte. The morning was spent in Mr. Whyte's brooder plant, which is the most modern and up-to-date plant of its kind in Canada and the U. S. A. Approximately 3150,000 was spent in its construction. To facilitate movement through She plant the students were divided into four groups —L. G. Brown, and G. E. Nelson, Agricultural representatives., Mr. Kinach and Mr. Whyte each taking charge of one group. Modern Brooder Plant The brooder plant is a four -storey building with an attic. Size of build- ing is 36 feet deep and 240 feet long. She building contains 24 pens. Air circulation, ventilation and heat are supplied by two .automatie oil burner fureacee. Mr. Whyte explained its operation to each group and pointed out that a temperature of 70 to 77 degrees P. is maintained in the build- ing at all times. Each group covered a separate quarter of the building comprising six pene. Each pen is 36 feet square containing 1,200 birds. Every pen contains three electric brooders which operate only when chicks are small. The broilers observed were 12 weeks old and ready for maeket. The pens are designed to eliminate wasteful steps. ea single operator can feed the whole plant in 114) hours. The watering system is automatic based on the float principal, The birds have it red night light to pre. vent losses through suffocation due to crowding into corners. An unaort. unsite accident occurred during the tine pupils were passing through the pensin that 130 birds were lost the - (Continued: on Page Eight) A SMILE FOR TODAY No Pictue • A. coloured lady was taking a train trip and had several small children with her. The conductor, who was taking tickets, wishing to give her a cut rate if possible, inquided: "Are these all your children, madam) or is this a pienic?" The ecdoured lady replied, 'Deed, boss, these are all my children and it am no picnic!" '