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NARY 16, 1948 •
or"Reid Reviews Wor
Facing Seaforth Council
• • • • •
• Council Reeonunends One.
half Mill County Levy To
COMMitteeS Assist. Hospital Deficits..
The report of the Stalking Com-
mittee, which , recommended the
following ,standing committees,
was approved by, council at its
meetings Monday evening:
Financed -J., E. Keating, W. T.
*eel], Dr. E. A -McMaster.
Property—f. Sills, W. A.
Ross, B. F.Christie.
Street—E. it Close, W. T.
Teal!, J. E. Keating.
Relief—F. S. Sills, W. A. Ross,
Drs E. A. MoPdaster.
lire and Water—B. F. Christie,
Dr. E A. McMaster, W. A. Ross.
Court of Revision — Mayor,
Reeve, J. E. Keating, E. H. Close,
B. F. Christie.
Police—Mayor, Reeve, W. T.
Teal!, J. E. Keating.
Parks—Dr. E. A. McMaster, E.
1-I. Close, W. T. Teall.,
First named in each case is
chairman.
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SEAFORTH WINS
TWO MORE GAMES
Bosharts Defeat Mitchell
8-4, and Clinton R.C.A.F.
By 16 To 10.
Seaforth Bosharts defeated Clinton
B.C.A.F. here Tuesday evening in a
scheduled Intermediate 'B' O.H.A.
game, to the tune of 16-10. The Air-
men broke into the scoring column
-within the first few minutes of play,
but within 10 minutes the score was
evened, and from then until the end
of the game the issue was never in
doubt.
Seaforth 8, Mitchell 4 ,
Piling up a three -goal lead in the
first period, Seaforth won another vic-
tory when Bosharts defeated Mitchell
S-4 on Thursday night. The game was
fast for the entire 60 minutes, and
tempers grew short near the end
when a free-for-all developed, in
-which police and spectators took a
hand. • • •
In the first minute McFadden scor-
ed on a fast pass from McLean and
two minutes later O'Shea took e\ --pass
from Labute to 'repeat. Labute 'scor-
ed unassisted and McLean scored Sea-
forth's fourth goal on a pass from
McFadden. Gatenby scored the only
goal for Mitchell.
Frank *Ellwood scored for Seaforth
after four minutes of the second per-
iod on a pass from Roberts. Powell
scored for Mitchell as 'Seaforth was
Tshort two men. With a minute left
to play with McFadden in the penalty
box for tripping, Labute passed to
Roberts. who scored,
In the third period Powell of Mit-
chell scored on a pass from Weber
after 1.58 minuites. Then Parrott of
Mitchell scored on a pelia from Stock,
bringing the score to S-4: With 17.25
minutes gone, McFadden scored on a
pass from Labute, while one minute
tater O'Shea on a pass scored the last
goal for Seaforth, assisted by Mc-
Fadden.
MITCHELL --Goal, Rowland; cen-
tre, Weber; right wing, Walther; left
wing, Wright; right defence, Houze;
Ieft defence, Powell; subs., Rintopl,
Stock, Patterson, Stapleton, Parrott,
Gatenby, E. Chessel, B. Chessel.
SEAFORTH—Goal, McNabb; cen-
tre, McFadden; right wing, McLean;
Ieft wing, Elwood; right defence,
Boussey; left defence, O'Shea; subs.,
Roberts, Hildebrand, Labute, Woods.
Referee—Stan Smith, Stratford.
Penalties: First Period: Seaforth
—O'Shea, MsLean. Mitchell—Stetler,
WebefedWright. Second Poled: Sea-
forth—Boussey, Roberts, McFadden,
McLean, Third Period: Seaforth—
Roberts. Mitchell—Weber (major),
Wright.
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C. OF C: FIELD MAN
MEETS EXECUTIVE
Members of the executive of the
Seaforth Chamber of Commerce had
lunch on Monday with Charles K.
13antock, field representative of the
Canadian Chambet,of Commerce, and
at a short meeting which followed in
the Town Hall discussed means
'whereby the Chamber of Commerce
could better serve Seaforth and 'dis-
trict. President N. C. Cardno pre-
sided.
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ASK CO-OPERATION
TO CHECK SPREAD
OF MEASLES
Dnlitg the. past Week several eases
of measles have Occurred in Seaforth,
according to Dr. Paul Brady, Medical
Officer of Health.
Since records tif the Department of
Health indicate this to be a, potential
epidemic year for measles, the M. 0.
H. recommends that all children re-
siding in a household where measles.
have developed, be kept from,sehool
and all public meeting places, until
the danger .of spreading the disease
bas passed,
dn Dr. BradY Wee fen thid i0.1161olfett•Ot-
ed co•operatien of all nitizeno, to help
check the eXpeeted
4
Reviewing the work that Would face
council in the coming year, Mayor M.
A. Reid, itt addreseing the ineugural
meeting of council Monday morning,
suggested early consideration would
have to be given tie 'establishingof
a garbage collection eystern The re
sult of the,straw vote which council
authorized in December, is almost
three to ,one in favor, he said, and
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while this does hot, bind council i
any way, it indicates that ratepayer
generally favor a system.
Possibility that the. collection coul
be operated as utiiity. with all bene
fitting paying on a regular basis ra
ther than financing it through taxes
was suggested by His Worship.
Other matters requiring attention
he said, include the drainage system
of the town and the cleaning up o
flood conditions. As a result of new
legislation, restaurants may be elos
ed on order of the Medical Officer o
Health and a licensing system is de-
sirable. The establishment of a park
te.ramittee was recommended as
nteans of cleaning up Victoria Pant
Recalling that members of counci
all had been re-elected, Mayor Reid
predicted that the experience gained
in past years would result in easier
sailing. insofar as the business of the
ronrcil was concerned. He asked for
the full co-operation of each of tne
members.
Rev. H. ' V. Workman* took part in
the opening ceremonies and asked for
Divine guidance 'in: the deliberations
of the couecil.
Quering the legality of the refer-
endum taken by council concerning
the establishment of a garbage col-
lection system, 'Councillor W. A.
Ross asked who counted the return
cards. Mayor Reid explained the
vcie was designed to indicate to coun-
cil the wishes of the ratepayer
Council, under the Municipal Act, had
authority to establish a collection sys-
tem without reference to the people.
Clerk D. H. Wilson informed council
that some 300 cards had been return-
ed. Council 'discussed briefly the dis-
posal of garbage when Councillor
Ross suggested a complaint could be
anticipated from Tuckeremith. .
The -good n'ishes • isrSeaforthnieliile
extended to Tuckersmith in a motion
adopted by council, and at the close
of the meeting the council delivered
the motion personally to the Tucker -
smith council, meeting in an adjoin-
ing room.
Going into committee of the whole
to strike committees, the committee
agreed on the formation of a parks
committee and discussed briefly its
responsibility. The appointment of a
court of revision was deferred pend-
ing legal opinion as to. the necessity
of naming other than council mem-
bers to the court,. as was recommend-
ed by Councillor Ross.
Reconvening as a council in the
evening, approval was given the re-
port of the striking committee.
As a result of a letter received
from J. M. Scott, chairman of Scott
requesting "the coun-
ty
Hospital Board, council ap-
proved a motion
council to impose a rate of one-
quarter of a mill on the county rate-
able assessment to be distributed on
a per -bed basis amongst the hospitals
in Huron County to offset partially
the loss incurred by the hospitaliza-
tion of indigent patients, and that a
copy of this resolution be sent to the
Wingham. Clinton and Goderich mun-
icipal councils."
In his report on the fire ,and water
committee, Councillor 'Christie stated
that the steel had arrived for the
flooring of the new fire hall. At this
point a suggestion was made in re-
gard to reorganizing the fire brigade.
It was also urged that steps should be
taken to shut off the fire alarm after
a certain time, instead' of having It
blow for about 10 minutes. It was de-
cided that the fire and water commit-
tee meet with the executive of the fire
brigade and discuss these matters.
A motion was introduced that the
property committee be authorized to
prepare specifications and secure ten-
ders for laying- a new floor in the fire
hall.
C. W. Carter was granted a taxi
license far the Town of Seaforth, and
J. Kelland was granted permission to
erect an overhanging sign at his place
of business, under the supervision and
to • the satisfaction of the street com-
fnittee. The Palace Rink was granted
a public hall license, subject to ap-
proval of the fire chief and building
inspector.
Accounts approved for payment in-
cluded: E. C. Chamberlain, court
cdsts, $16; J. M. Govenlock, court
costs, $16; McConnell & Hays, acct.
and fee, $195.55; F. Reeves, wages,
$30; Receiver General of Canada, un
employment insurance, $22.68; H.
Hoggarth, wages, $8.40; J. R. Burns,
Wages, $2.55; E. Drager, wages*,
$19.20; Jo's. Burns, acct., $27.20; ,C. W.
Carter, acct., $330.76; Regier Trans-
port, acct., 5(c; A. Bushie, acct., $(16;
W. H. Coleman, acct., $12; C.N.R.,
acct., $5.78; D. H. Wilson, salary,
$190.42; John 'Cummings, salary, $108;
A. Bushie, salary, $125; J. A. Wilson,
pension, $20; •Canadian Surety Co.,
bond, $20; British American Assur-
ande Co., new Are thick, $18.90; Gore,
Distrret Insurance Co., hdll, $27; Dom-
inion Vire tristirance, hall, $22.80; G.
rzergus'On, aett., $1.701, Ilickle-Sea-
grave Ltd., Oct., $7,898,69; relief,
$90.78; bell Telephone Co., acct.,
$10,34; General Act -Meet Astitiranee
Worktaen't comp., $282.42; M. a
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Progressive Conservatives meet-
ing in Hensall Wednesday, nom-
inated Thomas Pryde as candi-
date in the forthcoming Huron
by-election on February 16.
REEVE KERSLAKE
HEADS HENSALL
LIBRARY BOARD
Book Circulation Increased
Durrng 1947, Report
Reveals.
NEWS OF HENSALL
The first meeting of the 1948 Hen-
sall Public Library . Board was held
Tuesday evening in the council cham-
ber with the following members being
present: Reeye A. W. Kerslake, Mrs.
A. Joynt, Miss M. A. Ellis, Mrs. E.
Norminton, Mrs. W. 0. Goodwin and
Mr. E. Shortt. Mrs. E. Norminton
took her declaration of office before
J. A. Paterson, J.P.
Reeve A. W. Kerslake was elected
chairman for the year 1948. J. A.
Paterson was appointed secretary -
treasurer, and Mrs. A. 'Cameron, lib-
rarian, the latter two at the same sal-
ary as last year.
The librarian's report showed an
increase in circulation from 5,417 in
e1,946,,teja0.41441-4-Pfd, TheelikgeKhes.
455 books as of the end of 1947, an
increase during the year of 35.
The secretary -treasurer presented
the financial report for the year, stat-
ing' the receipts as being $952.30, ex-
penditures $730.64, leaving a cash bal-
ance Jan. 1, 1948, of $221.66, as com-
pared to a cast balance at' Jan. 1,
1947, of $145.23.
Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Norminton and
Rev. Brook were named the book
purchasing committee for the year,
and the board approved payment of
the account of the Huron County Lib-
rary Association of $4.59 for ruled
cards.
It was decided by the Board with
the consent of the Librarian that
starting Jan. 17, and each Saturday
thereafter, the Library will be open
from 2.30 to 3.30 p.m. for, children, 12
years of age and under, n order that
the Librarian may, devote her full
time to their needs and for adults
from 3.30 to 5 p.m., also from 7 to
9 p.m.
The board adjourned to meet again
March 9, at 8 p.m.
A benefit dance will be held in the
Town Hall, Hensall, Friday, Jan. 16,
for George "Bunt" Beer, who had the
misfortune to lose his right arm dur-
ing the holiday hunt. The dance is
being sponsored by the Hensall Gun
Club. Murdochs orchestra will pro-
vide the music. There will be a door
prize.
Hensall defeated Zurich by the
rather lopsided score of 5-0 in a regu-
lar group game played in Exeter on
Monday night, before a large crowd
of cheering fans, who almost packed
the arena.
From the first whistle on, Hensall
carried the play, allowing Zurich only
one shot on goal in the first period.
Hensall started the scoring one min-
ute and 15 seconds after the opening
bell, when J. Nicholson took Little's
pass in front of the goal -mouth and
beat Schroeder cleanly in the Zurich
-net. At the 15.40 mark H. Nicholson
beat the Zurich goalie clearing from
a shot just inside the blue line, to
give Hensall a 2 -goal lead at the end
of the first period. Only two penal-
ties were handed out in this period,
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Huron Eip'ositor-
CONSERVT1V.ES
ing toote ry 16
lection to Fill Vacancy
Liberals Will Nominate At
SEL PRYDE Hensall Friday Afternoon
AS CA DID
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# ATE • • • • • •
Hensall Conve#tion Choos-
es Exeter Businessman
WedneSday.
Thomas. -Pryde, 5 *s,ear-old Exeter
businessman, was ch sen by the Pro-
gressive-Coniervativ to contest the
by-election in the p nincial riding of
Huron which has been vacant since
the death of Dr. Hdbbs Taylor last
month. Mr. Pryde w4s the unanimous
choice of riding delegates who filli
ed 0
Returnng Officer
W. Edward Southgate, Seaforth,
was notified _eselay of his ap-
pointment as Returning Officer
for the Huron by-electione" He
has opened offices in the Domin-
ion Bank Building, and has com-
menced setting in motion the elec-
tion machinery throughout the
riding.
HensaIl Town Hall for the nomination
meeting Wednesday afternoon. He
was the only' one,pre osed. Mr. Pryde
was born in Scotland but has lived* in sTANLEy AREA
Huron County for tio past 28 years.
Mr. Pryde, who is a widowerand in
business with his sCins, said it was
encouraging to' see eo many at the
meeting in spite of the adverse wea-
ther. If the enthusiasm shown now
was maintained untin election day, he Township Area
felt sure he would be the winner. Mr.
Pryde joined other speakers in, paying Board Approves
tribute to the memory of Dr. Taylor,
who during' the time he was in the es in
Legislature was one of the most popu-
lar members of the party.
Two minutes of silence was observ-
ed by the gathering in memory of Dr.
Taylor.
Mr. Pryde's nomination was pro-
posed by Sandy Elliott and seconded
by Jack Souter.
Achievements of the Drew Govern-
ment since it was elected in 1945 were
reviewed by Hon. Ge.orge. Doucett,
Minister of HighwaYs, who stressed
the progress made in highway con-
struction, rural hydro extension and
education.
• Others speaking at the meeting
were Hon. W. G. Webster, of London;
John Hanna, M.L.A., North Huron;
Elmer Bell, President of the Huron
Progressive-Conservetive Association.
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BOARD ORGANIZES
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HURON-MAITLAND
-PRESBYTERtTO.MEET
The tPresbytery of Huron -Maitland
of the Presbyterian Church in -Can-
ada has been called to meet at Clin-
ton on Wednesday, January 21. The
Presbytery will deal with a call from
the congregation of Knox Church,
Goderich, to the Rev. Robert G. Mac-
Millan, of Athelstan, Quebec, and al-
so with a call from the congregation
of Knox Church, Tees,water, to the
Rev. John Hardwick, of Campbell -
ton, New Brunswick.
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RED CROSS NOTES
The executive of the. Seaforth
branch of the Canadian Red Cress
will be held in the Red Cross room
at the Public Library on Friday.
January 16, at 3 p.m. All members
are urged to be present as plans will
be made for the annual meeting of
the society.
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HOSPITAL AID WILL
FURNISH ROOM, BUY
FOOD CONVEYOR
Annual Report Discloses
Activity During
Past Year.
Reviewing the activity of the Wo-
men's Hospital Aid, the annual re-
port points out that in February, 1947,
a new slate of Officers was elected to
relieve those who carried on so faith-
fully during -the war years.
The annual membership drive was
held, which amounted to $51.94. With
this money a number of necessary
articles were bought for the nursery.
Some redecorating was also done. A
number of the roofs were redecorated
by the former sponsors.
From thA time until early fall, lad-
ies from each church formed a sew-
ing committee and mended and made
new articles for'the hospital at the
nurses' residence every Wednesday
afternoon.
In May the main object was Hos-
pital Day. With spring rflowers ar-
ranged. throughout the hospital and
nurses' residence, many, people were
taken through on a tour, after which
they were entertained at tea served
in the nurses' residence. Many gifts
were received which were gratefully
acknowledged.
Miring July and August no meet-
ings were held. Work commencing
again in Septeniber, the Aid served
tea to the graduating class of nurses'
aids.
Some of the members held bridges
in their homes, the proceeds amount-
ing to $11.50.
In connection with the new wing,
the Aid Will furnish one Private room
and buy a food conveyor.
The following treasurer's report in-
dicateS the financial Stara:Bag:
Receipts $ 708.49
Expenditures ..... 07.40
BalanceaIano ittBank .411°,09
Schoo
Increas-
Salary.
Straight Two -Party Fight
Seen To Fill Seat , Left
Vacant By Death Of Dr,
R. H. Taylor.
Huron Liberals will nominate a.can-
didate to contest the Provincial by-
election called for February 16, at a
meeting in Hensall Friday afternoon
of this week. The election was made
necessary by the sudden death of Dr.
11. Hobbs Taylor, in December. The
by-election was announced Monday
night. •
In the 1945 election Dr. Taylor poll -
ca 7.1.81 votes, compared with 5,152
for Liberal candidate James Ballan-
tyne, and 1,211 for J. E. Huckins,
C.C.F., and was re-elected.
"Since this government took office,
the people of Huron have been well
represented by Dr. Taylor, who was
one of the most .effective and con-
scientious members of the legisla-
ture," Premier Drew' said in his by -
1 election announcement. "It is there -
fere desirable that a by-election be
held at the earliest possible date so
that Huron may be represented at
the coming session of the legislature."
.,The first meeting ,of the New Year
of the Stanley Township School Area
Board was held in the Township Hall
Varna, on Monday, with all members
present. The Trustees for 1948 are
Frank McCowan, Archie Parsons
Wm. McKenzie, Wm. Caldwell and
John Ostrom. W. Caldwell and J.
Ostrom are the two new members on
the Board, and A. Parsons is start-
ing a second term.
Frank McCowan was appointed
chairman of the Board for 1948, and
Wm. McKenzie, vice-chairman; Geo.
L. Reid, the secretary-treasuren.
The following motions were passed:
The minutes of last meeting adopted
as read by McKenzie and Ostrom.
Accounts be paid up to date, Parsons
and Caldwell. That we advertise for
65 cords 'of wood, by Ostrom and
Caldwell. Financial statement be put
in paper, by Caldwell and Parsons.
The salary of experienced teach4rs
was raised $10 per month, inexperi-
enced teachers, $5 per month, by Par-
sons and McKenzie.
F. McCowan and W. Caldwell were
appointed to secure some kind of fire-
fighting equipment for each school. by
McKenzie and Ostrom. Mr. Keu
Frei tz'
s resignation
as teacher of No.
6 was accepted with regret. It was
moved by V. McKenzie, seconded by
A. Parsons, that Mr. Harry Dinnin's
application for teacher of S.S. No. 14,
at a salary of $1,550 per annum. be
accepted.
The meeting adjourned to meet in
the Varna Township Hall on, Monday,
Feb. 2, at 2 p.m.
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C. P. SILLS HEADS
ST. JAMES' BOARD
At the inaugural. meeting of the
Seaforth 'Separate School Board, the
following trustees were appointed: C.
P. Sills, chairman; J. J. Cleary, sec-
retary -treasurer; G. Reynolds, A.
Devereaux, B. J. Duncan and John
Nigh.
W. J. Duncan was appointed repres-
entative to the High School Board;
Miss Alice Daly and Dr. M. W. Stap-
leton were appointed to the Library
Board, and Joseph Rowland was nam-
ed truant officer.
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AIR FORCE OFFICER
TO BE IN SEAFORTH
Flight Lieutenant C, C. Magee, or
R.C.A.F. Station, Clinton, will be in
the town clerk's offioe. Seaforth, Sat-
urday morning to interview persons
interested in joining the RT./kJ'.
F/L. Magee points out that the for-
mation of the permanent, peace -time
Air Force presents an opportunity for
a satisfying and profitable career in
a skilled trade for air -minded young,
Canadians. The new pay scales:pen-
sion plan and comii;iors of service are
designed to provide rewards in daily
living and futurc security that will at-
tract the highest type of recruit, so
that Canada may continue to take
pride In the accomplishmeLts and
standards of the Royal Canadian Air
Force.
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3 Cars Involved
In Hensall Crash
Slippery roads were blamed by po-
lice for an accident involving three
cars just north of Hensall on No, 4
Highway Wednesday afternoon.
None of the drivers were injured in
the accident, which took place as a
car driven by Wm. Riley, Hensall,
slowed down for a turn into town. A
ear driven by Russell Broderick, Hen-
sall, was in collision with Riley's, and
was followed by One driven by Dr. E.
A. McMaster, Seaforth. Total dein-
age was assessed at $275, of which
the McMaster car received the grea-
er„part.
Provincial Constable Helmar
Sd'afOrtla;investigated.
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TWO IN HOSPITAL
FOLLOWING CRASH
Two men are in Scott Memorial
Hospital suffering serious injuries
sustained in a collision between two
cars on No. 8 Highway, one mile east
of here late Wednesday afternoon.
Slippery roads and poor visibility
were blamed for the crash which took
place in a blinding snowstorm. A car
driven west by J. Legg, Toronto, skid-
ded across•the highway and came into
collision with a car driven by Camer-
on Rintoul, Mitchell, which was pro-
ceeding in the opposite direction.
Franklin Legg, father of the driver
of the Toronto car, and Rintoul, driv-
er of the Mitchell car, were both in-
jured and attended at the scene by
Dr. M. Stapleton, ant "Reaftirth, be-
fore being brought to hospital. Legg
is reported suffering serious back in-
juries and Rintoul injuries to the
chest and face lacerations.
Both cars were badly damaged in
the crash. The accident is being in-
vestigated by Provincial Constable H.
Snell, Seaforth.
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CONSTANCE
The regular meeting of the W.A.
and W.M.S. was held in the base-
ment of the church and opened by
singing Hymn 502 and the Lord's
Prayer repeated in unison. The sla`e
of officers was brought in as follows:
For W.A., President, Mrs. Wm. Brit-
ton; vice-president, Mrs. Lorne La W -
son ; treasurer, Mrs. Earl Lawson;
secretary, Mrs. Frank Riley; assist-
ant, Norma Dexter; pianist, Mrs.
Will Jewitt: assistant, Mrs. George
Addison. The officers for the W.M.S.
are as follows: President, Mrs.
Peter Lindsay; 1st vice-president,
Mrs. C. Montgomery: 2nd vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Britton; 3rd vice-president,
Mrs. Earl Lawson; secretary and
press secretary. Mrs. Verne Dale;
assistant, Mrs. John Medd; treasur-
er, Mrs. C. Dexter; recording secre-
tary, Mrs. Peter Lindsay; Literature.
Mrs. A. Dexter; Temperance, Mrs. E.
Adams; Strangers and Friendship,
Mrs, George Addisot; Mission Band
leader, Mrs. D. Millson; assistant.
MrS. Will Sewitt; pianist, Mrs. Will
Jewitt; assistant. Mrs, F. Riley. Roll
call was answered by paying of fees
and Mrs. Earl Lawson read the fin-
ancial report which was encourag-
ing,-
The annual meeting will be held in
the church Friday, January 16. and,
it was moved by Mrs. Frank Riley,
seconded by Mrs. E. Lawson, that
we have sandwiches and tarts for
lunch. A committee was formed to
let the people know, Mrs. G. Addi-
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Inaugural
eeti
Rate of Pay
ship Work.
Tuckersmith Muuleipal Council,
comprised of Rendrie'441cilorotarT.
and ,Concillora Xiarolj Jackson, 11.
W. Crich, Williarn Rogerson and 0.07
Bell, held its inaiiguralineeting144he
town Hall, Seaforth, on MoXidayn AU
members ;subscribed to the path 'of
office before the Clerk, and Rev. A.
W. Gardiner, who was present 'wak-
ed Divine guidance upon the delibera-
tions of the council throughout the
coming year.
Robert Dalrymple was aPPOlitted
road superintendent at a wage of 70c
per hour and an allowance of 7c per
'mile for the use of his car when used,
outside the township. Other offietaIs
"le
appointed were as follows: Pence -
viewers, Alex Broadfoot, Wm. Work-
man, Robert McLean; poundkeepers,
john Broadfoot; J. Scott Cluff, Leslie
Lawson, Melville Traquair; weed in-
spector, W. S. Broadfoot; Member
Board of Health, Harold JacItsali;
sheep and poultry valuators, Howard,
Crich, Andrew Bell, Robert Tyndall;
member to Clinton High School
Board, George Falconer.
Membership fee of $5.00. each was
paid to the Ontario Good Roads As-
sociation and the'Association of Rur-
al Municipalities. Any members de-
siring to attend the conventions '
February will be allowed expenses.
The Clerk was instructed to order
subscriptions to the Municipal World
for council and officials. Premium on,
the grader insurance of $126.05 was
paid to M. A. Reid, agent. •
Accounts passed were as follows:
Fax bounty, $15; Municipal World,
subscriptions, $1615; stationery and
printing, $45.11; road accoUnts.
$290,94; nomination expense, $5.00 :
Salvation Army grant, $25.00: sun-
dry, $5.00.
Rate of pay for labor was set at
66c per hour for men, 80c per hear
for man and team for ordinary la:bor,
and $1.00 per hour for team and
n:iower.
The next meeting of council will be
held February 7, at 2 p.m.
FRIENDS MARK
25th ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. Hartman Hiusser, of
Egmondville, were taken by surprise
on Saturday evening, ,when friends
and neighbors gathered at their hOme
to wish them luck on their twenty-
fifth wedding anniversary, which oc-
curred that day. Mr. and Mrs. Mas-
ser were presented with a number of
pieces of silver.
LEGION NOTES
News of Seaforth Branch 156
of the Canadian Legion
The monthly meeting Friday even-
ing was well attended and marked
the installation of the 1948 officers.
The branch approved a grant of $10a
to the furnishing of the Scott Mem-
orial Hospital wing. This will be
raised for bingos. The meeting elect-
ed Dr. J. A. Munn, M. A. Reid and.
Dr. P. L. Brady as trustees.
Arrangements for an initiation
ceremony, to be held in February,
were discussed. The committee in
charge includes J. M. McMillan, John.
Flannery and B. J. Duncan.
* * *
The Legion will sponsor a bingo in
Cardno's Hall Friday evening, Jan. 20,
half the net proceeds of which will
go to Scott Memorial Hospital. Lloyd
Hoggarth and his committee have ar-
ranged a special list of prizes.
Comments on Inconsistency
0f Public Price Demands
Calling attention to the inconsist-
ency of the public who on one hand
protests the rising costs et farm pro-
ducts, and on the other, continues to
freely purchase a host of unessential
articles, E. Halrman, of the Seaforth
Creamery, in a recent letter to the
Toronto Star, asks that if rationing
and 'price control are to be consider-
ed, let them apply equally to all com-
modities. The letter says:
"Your leading editorial last Friday
-says: "Wanted—A Complete Investi-
gation of Prices." Then you go on
and give your reasons for such an
investigation. Your front page shows
pictures of women collecting signa-
tures for the re -imposition of price
control. Of course, the old bogeyds
Wen prices. These are always the
ones to be investigated. What Will
you bet that Many of the very women
who are,signing the petition will not
$.4-,50 cosmetics, and Whet Will
you bet that a lot of theso-iranhe WO,
men are not now sPenditig SOMA,
dollars weekly on cosmetics and hair -
does?
"All of this agitation for lower
farm prices makes one sick, especial-
ly when one knows the money that is
wasted these days on hundreds of
nonsensical articles. Take the tobac-
co bill. Many people smoke the va-
lue of a pound of butter every day or
a pound of bacon, and then will crab
at the price of food. One could go
making comparisons by the donen
where money is wasted on things
such as booze, beer, shows, clothes.
Did you ever compare the price of a
-quart .of beer or a quart of ginger
ale with the price of a quart of 'Milk?
"If you want an ineeattgation let()
the price structnre look into the'Whole
bitelliess,,and if we must have ration-
ing of feed pnetleetti and pride dee-
tied, let It also apply on Utttietesstery
Marataeditiea e0 that the money sav-
ed In the purchase 'Of food will not
be wasted otherwiSe,"
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