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The Huron Expositor, 1952-08-15, Page 2THE HURON X.1'OS. ITO AUGUST 1$, 1952 DV EXPOSITOR Established 1.860 A. Y. McLean, Editor Published at Seaforth, Ontario, ev- iery. Thursday' afternoon by McLean i3roe. ember of Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. Subscription rates, $2.50 a year in advance; foreign $3.50 a year. Single Copies, 5 cents each. Advertising rate's t.n application. PHONE 41 Authorized as Second Class Mail Post Office Department, Ottawa SEAFORTH, Friday, August 15 .Huron Co6ncil Looks To the Future An important step, which can have far-reaching effects as far as Huron County citizens are concerned, "was taken at the June meeting of County tCouncil when council adopted the fol- lowing motion: "That a committee be set up com- prising some members of this Comi- cil, whose duty it will be to explore the possibility of obtaining certain parcels of land along the lake front, these areas to be set aside for the use of the public as" picnic grounds_" A subsequent motion provided that the committee be composed of the Reeves of those municipalities bordering on Lake Huron. In acting as they did, members of council indicated that they were aware of the extent to which lake- side property is being purchased by private interests and the increasing difficulty which the general public is experiencing in finding convenient and easily accessible swimming and park facilities along the lake. The move by council indicates too, an awareness of the responsibilities which devolve on every municipal body to preserve for the use of its citizens of today and tomorrow, na- tural advantages that may be within its boundaries. Too . frequently ' no -control is exercised over land use un- til suddenly the citizens wake up to, the fact that they are to be denied, through carelessness, natural bene- fits to which they had become• accus- tomed and which added much to their way of life. When such a dis- covery is made it is often times too late to restore to the public lands for common use. At best it is a costly proceedings. Huron County is particularly for- tunate in having not only an exten- sive lake shore, but also extensive areas which might well be reserved for the public. The development of a carefully considered park system, with park sites strategically located so as to be within easy reach of citi- zens of the county, would not neces- sarily be costly. Theimpoftant thing is that the necessary planning be done, the sites selected, and the land obtained while it is still available at reasonable cost. The nature and ex- tent of the development of the sites can be decided upon anytime. Council is to be congratulated on taking the first step in having investi- gated the acquisition of lake shore sites. It is to be hoped this is but a prelude to a more comprehensive survey that might well embrace the county as a whole. • A Worthwhile Issue One of the features marking the celebration of the one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary of t h e founding.of Goderich was the special 30 -page edition issued by' the Gode- rich Signal -Star. Apart from its mechanical excel- lence, the special anniversary issue was outstanding for the wealth of in- formation it contained, concerning the early days of not only Goderich, but also the district which is now known as Huron County. To many readers of today, the events of more scams one hundred years ago, which *0'6 recounted in the Signal -Star Odzwttou,.• Would reveal conditions -of i; long 'go period of which they lite , if anv, knowledge. .0gUent1y today's generation • in tempt 5t the fact that reran - Old er aiti- i',k4 4 L -t r t' l t:. without giving blem�s, that had to laming slid maid that bad to be done on the part of the pioneers who made possible the towns as they are known today. An- niversary .occasions as held by Gode- rich and special h' torical editions as published by the ignal-Star, go far in bringing to the attention of the public the contribution made by the pioneer residents in making possible the pleasant towns of 1952. At the same time, such features point out the necessity of today's generation giving thought to the future, and the extent to which a responsibility ex- ists to those who will be the citizens of fifty years from now. That the Signal Star is apprecia- tive of the past and aware of the re- sponsibilities of the moment is indi- cated by editorial comment contain- ed in the special edition. After point- ing out: "In pausing to observe the 125th anniversary of the founding of Goderich, its residents today can be truly thankful for the outstanding type of solid citizens who were its founders and for the men and wo- men of character who contributed so much to its growth and develop- ment," the Signal -Star goes on to ask, "What • of the future?" and .re- views the tasks that must be met by present-day residents of the town if full use is to be made of the founda- tions laid by its pioneer founders. What Other Papers Say: Newspapers Are Key To Survival Of Liberty (London Free Press) • Newspapers can be the saviors of liberty, the strongest and most effici- ent champions of democracy. By en- lightening the people, by giving them the facts, by providing them with the basis on which they can think prob- Iems through to reasonable conclu- sions they can prevent dictatorship. Not only can newspapers serve as the defenders of democracy, they can preserve sanity and mental health within the community, because gen- erally, faulty thinking is the result of ignorance. Dr. G. M. Gilbert, associate profes- sor of psychology at Michigan State University, who was prison psycholo- gist at the Nurenberg trials of .prom- inent Nazi war criminals, spoke at the University of Western Ontario on the psychology of dictatorship and mental hygiene in international ten- sions. The basic strength of the dictator, he said, is his pretense to the people that he is one of them and that he is their natural leader and defender. Whereas, in truth, he uses them as stepping stones to his own personal achievements. Knowing that the people do not wait war the dictator tells them they are ^threatened by a foreign power. They must wage war if they are to survive. By applying the age-old and well -tried principle of repetition, he induces them to build vast armaments, to drill and train and labor so that they shall fight for survival on the fateful day. He hopes that by the victory which they shall win, he shall emerge more securely seated on his throne, and ruling over an even larger number of slaves. Dr. Gilbert pointed out that sane .--thinking and a sane society depend" upon information and knowledge of facts. Uninformed people are un- stable. Russia, for example, threat- ens the world because Stalin refuses to inform his people of the outside world. Stalin does not want physical war. He prefers psychological war- fare, and is an adept at it. The other day Winston Churchill told the Brit- ish people that the Russians were winning the psychological war, and Dr. Gilbert warns that we must "meet the Communists on a psycholo- gical front." Incidentally, the psy- chological war demands more than money and arms. It calls for person- al service in foreign lands. One of our keenest weapons is our newspaper. In this respect Canada is fortunate in the possession generally, of papers and news services fully alive to this duty, and editorially ded- icated to the principle of safeguard- ing the liberties and freedoms which our ancestors, won for i.t$, and .are now OA of lir Way of life; . Seen in the County Papers Town Workers Get Increase I Town employees were granted a flat 10-centepef-hour inbrease by town council Monday afternoon, Aug. 4. The raise brings average hourly rate to 90 cents. - Exeter Times -Advocate. Fractures Two Bones in Fall Little three-year-oldMuriel Prior, daughter of lylr. and Mrs. Ernie Prior, town, is nursing two broken bones, in her left, ankle sustained when she climbed ep a step ladder to peek into a cupboard. ft is thought that when she opened the door she iost her •balance and fell. -Mitchell Advocate. Early Morning Alarm A false fire alarm wakened resi- dents early Monday morning. A lady at the north end of the town thought she saw a blaze in the vicinity of Main St. United Church and turned in the alarm about 5 a.m. Firemen, however, found noth- ing in flames. -Exeter Times -Advo- cate. Breaks Three Toes Ernest Bell, King St., Clinton, hada peculiar misfortune on Wed- nesday, July 30, while operating a big bulldozer for one of the con- tractors et R.C.A.F. Station, Clin- ton. A boulder which had become fast in the scraper of the machine, was in the act of being removed by Bell, when the giant jaws caught his foot, breaking three toes on the foot, and leaving the foot severely, bruised. Mr. ;Bell was treated at hospital. -Clinton News - Record. in the office formerly used by Dr. Ward, south of the Central Hotel. -Exeter Times -Advocate. Raise Fund For Injured Player Exeter branch of the Cenadiau Legion is sponsoring a benefit fund for Doug Brintnell, hospitalized re- cently with a double leg fracture in a local ball game. His team- mates eammates are eta.ging a raffle for a radio on his behalf and a theatre benefit night will be held Thurs- day, Aug. 14, with the co-operation of the Lyric Theatre. Doug's leg was broken in -two places in an ex- hibition game between the softball team and the Midgets. He is mar- ried, has one son, Larry, and w'as employed at R.C.A.F. Station, Cen- tralia. He will be hospitalized for six weeps. - Exeter Times -Advo- cate. Danish. Nurse Engaged Dr. R. M. Aldis, Clinton, director of Huron County Health TJnit, has announced that Miss Margaret Pet- erson, public health nurse from Copenhagen, Denmark, has been provisionally engaged through the Canadian Red Cross as a public health nurse for Huron County. Miss Peterson is in Canada for a year and a half on leave of ab- sence from her country, Her ap- pointment came following the re- signation of Miss Lois Baker, To- ronto, who served with the county unit for the east three years in the Exeter area. -Clinton News -Record. Honor Departing Couple A beach party was held at Bay- field in honoirof Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Heath, by members of the Ladies' Rifle Club and the Men's Revolver Club. • Mr. and Mrs. Heath are go- ing to Edmonton, the former's home city, where they plan to take up permanent residence. Over 30 persons attended the party, and Mrs, Thomas Allen made presenta- tion of a beautiful camera to the guests of honor, on behalf of the two clubs and the staff of Ellwood Epps Sports Shop. A good feed of steakbungers, etc., was heartily enjoyed. --Clinton News -Record. Doctor Starts Practice Dr. R. F. Reilly, D.C., of Toron- to, will take over the chiropractic practice of Dr. John Ward in Exe- ter this week. A native of Toronto, Dr. Reilly graduated last year from the Canadian Memorial Chiroprac- tic College there, and practiced for a year in his native city. He is married and has two boys, Robert 6, and Richard 2. The family is living in the house owned by Squire Herdman in Usborne Township. Mrs. Reilly has several relatives in the district. Dr. Reilly wall practise Has Slst Birthday An enjoyable birthday party was held for James L. Scott„ now of London, on his 81st birthday. The event was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Victor Grinney, Rus- seldale. A bounteous dinner was served, the occasiop marked with a lovely birthday:* cake. Tables were set on the Grinney's spacious lawn in the shade of the Iovely trees. Serving were the hostess and her family. Guests present were the honored guest's brother, Mr. John G. Scott and Mrs. Scott, Russeldale; his sister, Mrs. • Mar- garet argaret Laing, Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs. Norman' Park, Mitchell; Mr. and Mrs. James Grinney, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Gurney and two girls, Mal - ton; Mrs. Grace Walkom and Nor- een, also Charlie Cottel; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Scott and family, which included Mr. and Mrs. Brydges and family, Sarnia; Mr. and Mrs, Fred Scott and family, Mitchell; lair. and Mrs. Ken Scott and girls, of Munro; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Oppen- hauser and family, Monkton; Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Miller, Cromarty; Patsy, Yvonne and Mary Scott, al- so Jean Grinney who resides with her parents and little Sandra Mil- lington, Stratford.-Mitchedd Advo-, Cate. Had Thrilling Experience Jim Day had a nerve-wracking experience on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 3, about four o'clock, when his eight -fool red sail boat which he had built himself, went adrift in the rough waters about a mile from shore at Bayfield. The rudder tame off and while reaching back to try and rescue it, a huge wave broke over the craft, turned it ov- er and knocked Jim out. He tried to right the boat, but being made of plywood, it wouldn't stay afloat. He dove down to release screws which held the guy wires and man- aged to float the mast, but couldn't right the craft. He became ex- hausted' and His wife, who was watching him through binoculars, heard him Cry for ihelp. Dr. Wm. Tillmann, Jr., Gordon Hammiil and J. Tillmann, who were playing cro- quet, rushed to the harbor ' and gave the alarm. Ed. Sturgeon went to the rescue with his boat and also John M. Atkinson. In the meantime Mr. Davis, who is occupying the Hamilton cottage, had seen his predicament and he paddled out in his kayak canoe and threw an inflated inner tube to Jim, where he rested until the other boats arrived. Jim received cuts to his arms and hands in working to release the mast and lost his wrist watch. - Clinton News -Record. To,, The Editor Toronto, Ont., Aug. 8, 1952. Editor, The Huron Expositor: Dear Sir: In the course of that editorial, "Accident On the Farm," I was struck liy this grim ratio - to -be read against the fact that ap- proximately 25 per cent of •our peo- ple live on the farms: "During the years 1946 to 1949 there were 321 rural homes destroyed by fire as compared to 370 when dwellings. Thus an average of 80 farm homes Or year are lost through fire. The death tolls during this four-year period were 576 and 553, respec- tively." The above picture certainly ac- cents the warning__of. one of the farm journals that "the farm is a pretty dangerous spot. • For exam- ple, while bhe casualty list for United States forces in the Korea war, over the past 20 mo' a t;t tats 114,310 (18,006 killed in ac ion, 12,551 missing and 83,753 wound- ed), during those same months the accidental deaths on American farms totalled 24,346, with 153,642 hurt -.some for a week and some for longer periods, and some in- capacitated for life." In these times of farm mechaniz- ation, with its terrific compression of power into fewer farms, larger, but with fewer workers, I was im- pressed with the following asser- tion in the above editorial: On a farm, where illness or accident to one person may bring production to a standstill for many days, there is much truth in the slogan, "One out, everybody out." I think this latter exposes a too - seldom -remembered weakness in what is generally' described as "power farming." It vividly re- minded me of an exceptional phrase by a member of our rural -urban study club, who had drawn an at- tractive scene anent what he term- ed "the steel -and -iron muscles" on his farm: "No fifteen farm work- ers, supported by animal horse- power could hope to matchour season's energies and production." At this point there was a significant pause, as though to let the thought sink into the group mind, and then came the whiplash note: "But remember, boys, when I get sick or hurt, I've got those fifteen ghost workers on their backs beside me!" „STUDENT, Crop Report For Huron Farmers report that while the yields of spring grain are down,,,in most cases the quality is good. Harvesting operations are being hampered somewhat by intermit- tent rains; however, some combine owners report that they have com- pleted harvesting operations, It was reported earlier this week that the barley dealers in the Hensall area will be shipping out approxi- mately 250 carloads of contract malting barley, or around 575,000 bushels. Corn continues to grow rapidly and promises to be an above aver- age crop this• year. Already a con- siderable acreage has been plowed and will be slimmer tallowed in preparation for fail Wheat: Indiea- tions are that there Will be ari in- creaseed, acreage seeded to fall wheat as compared to last year. 06 Clean Range For Chickens A good clean range is essential for the successful rearing of strong vigorous stock. Clean range means land upon which no chickens or other poultry have been kept for a period, of time long enough to al- low all diseases and! •parasite eggs to die -usually two or three years. Since disease is perhaps the greatest limiting factor in poultry production, isolation and sanitation throughout the brooding and rear- ing earing periods, are of first importance, .(COttintA Oh tate 6) Every child needs vitamin D Every day from infancy. Of rickets then there'll be no fears Throughout all the growing years. Dept. of National Health and Welfare 'Years Agone Interesting Items Picked From The Huron Expositor, of Twen- ty-five and Fifty Years Ago From The Huron Expositor August 15, 1927 The garden party held under the auspices of Egmondville United Church on Friday night, was a conspicuous success from every angle. Seaforth Highlanders Band were' present and' rendered selec- tions on the lawn. A pageant, "The Romance of Canada," show- ing a review of the past and a glimpse of the future, was present- ed. Mrs. Ben Johnson was the directoress and pianist and the noteworthy success was largely de to her undefatigable energy and outstanding ability. The results of the music examin- ations of the Toronto Conservatory of Music have been published and among the successful candidates from Hensall are the Misses Doris and Norma Bolton. Article No. 22 in the Series Hibbert Township: This -That (By Mies Belle Campbell) (Continued from last week) School Events There were several school events in this and other schools during the year that were outstanding. From the time the schools were organ- ized, quarterly examinations were held. From accounts' in the early papers we learn that as many as four teaohers from neighboring schools were present at some of these examinations. Certain teach- ers did the examining, and one or two of the others gave an address. The School Board was also present. The condition of the school was recorded by these teachers in the Visitors' Book. At others, the ek- aminer was the County 'Superinten- dent of Public Schools, who was usually a clergyman. He also re- corded his findings in the Visitors' Book. After County Public School Inspectors were appointed in 1871, the Inspector for South Perth visit- ed the Hibbert Schools twice year- ly. The pulblic Christmas examina- tion was the red-letter day, of the year for the pupils and the parents. On that day the parents and friends were expected to be present all day and senior teachers from neigh- boring schools were invited to come and catechise the pupils. A junior teacher was left in charge that day of the examining teacher's school. The examiners, and occasionally a visitor, asked the pupils tricky questions, or gave them test prob- lems to work on the board. On this occasion the (best pupils were, of course, in the limelight. Decorations For Big Event Mr. Orville Twitchell, who has been in the -employed of J. E. and C. A. McDonell, Hensall, left for- Goderich the first part of the week where he has engaged in a large garage in the county town. Among those who took part in the Seaforth night at the Goderich Centennial and won prizes, were: Margaret McLean, Margaret Criah, Mrs. Gallagher, Mary Haigh, Don- ald Dale, Andy Oke, E. .1. Keating, J. A. Stewart, Vera Hudson, Nor- ma Habkirk, Evelyn Golding, Anna Edmunds, Robt. McDonald, George Crich, Chas. Stewart, Jack Crich, Jessie Wallace, I,elen Crich, Doro- thy Parke, A. Hildebrand, Mrs. Jean Hart and Wm. Bullard. Dr. and Mrs. R. R. Ross and daughter, Miss Gretta Ross, and Mrs. Grace Ross left Thursday for Manitoulin Island, where they will spend a month's holidays. The new brackets and globes re- cently installed for the lighting of Main Street were used for the first time on Monday evening, and all must admit that they add one hun- dred per cent to the appearance of the town. The British bowlers now touring Canada will visit Stratford on Fri- day of this week. Seaforth Bowling Club will be represented at a re- ception at the Stratford bowling green at 3 p.m.,, and the members of the rink will be H. Stewart, R. H. Sproat, J. M. McMillan and J. Beattie. • • From The Huron Expositor August 15, 1902 A young son of Mr. W. Glenn, of Stanley, had the misfortune to get his hand caught in the fanning mill recently and have it badly crush- ed. Mr. J. Hughes, who has been a resident of Hullett, near Constance, for some years, has sold his farm to Mr. J. E. Taylor, and expects to move to Manitoba, where bis 'sons have taken up land. Mr. Thos. 'McElroy's house, west of Winthrop, is almost finished and when completed will the one of the ;finest in the district. Mr, Robert McCartney, Moose Jaw, has disposed of his farm 'on the Mill Road, near Brucefield, to Mr. R, Little, Tuckersmith. The price paid was $4,500. Mr. Robert Beattie, McKillop, sowed some' spets this year. It is a new ,variety of grain for feeding purposes and somewhat resembles barley. He had a splendid crop and is well pleased wibh the experi- ment. Mr. Walter Baker, who has been. principal of • Egmondville public school for several years, .has ac- cepted a position in Durham, and Mr. Holman, of Bayfield, has been engaged as his successor. Messrs. Hay, of Listowel, grain dealers, who have lately purohased the grain house at the Kippen sta- tion, are now putting it through a thorough renovation -in order to have it well equipped for the fall season. The following were ticketed to distant` parts this week: J. J. Ir- vine, Leadbdry, to Niagara 'Falls; Isaac Johns, to Hampton, Iowa; Walter ;Shillinglaw to Mt: Albert; Mgrs. John McNabb to Oswego, Mich.; Alex Walsh to Ayrshire, Scotland;' Montgomery 1Patrick, of Staffa, to Enderlin, N.D.; Miss Case to Philadelphia; Arthur 'Woodley to Barrie; Rev. and Mrs. Wallwin on `their western trip; O E. Jackson and• Chas. A'berhart, Egmondville, to 'Sault Ste. Marie, Mr. Wm. Rae, B.A., who has been' visiting his relatives and friends near Walton, has returned to his duties at Edmonton., Mr, Lorne Scott, sen of Mr. Geo. Scott, of the Comaneroial Hotel, Renseli, has secured a position in the Sor'erigio Bank, Clitnton. The school was decorated for the big event. On the day previous the boys from No. 6 brought evergreen from Jimmy Campbell's swamp, a mile and a quarter distant, and did their decorating with it, while the girls used tissue paper to finish the job. When the day arrived, the girls wore their best frocks and the boys their best bib and tucker, and some of them, especially the !boys, appeared to be most uncom- fortable. At noon, lunch was pass- ed, but lunch only -no plate nor cup was used. The pupils and the school were judged by the "work done that day. If there was to be a change of teachers, this public Christmas examination ended the services of the retiring teacher. All new teachers commenced their du- ties at the beginning of January. From 1900 the general school term has run from the beginning of September to the end of June. After 1871 the Itepartment of Ed- ucation prepared printed examuna- tion papers and the promotion ex- aminations were held on a certain day in March, or at Easter. At the start all the examinations were written in one day, algebra and geometry included. On this day the teachers again'' exchanged schools, as no teacher was allowed to preside over his own pupils. The papers were examined by the De- partment, and the namesof the successful students were published in the local papers, as is still dor.e today. When the school term was changed. around 1900, to run from September to June, these examina- tions were written on three days at the end of the school term in June, instead of this one day in March. had been extended to five weeks and to six weeks, July 1 to August 15, in the 1890's, with one week at Christmas and Easter. In addition, they got May 24, the Queen's birth- day, and a half-hbliday when there was a funeral in the Section, of which there were too few to please some of the pupils. By the late 90's thevacation was extended to - two months -July and August. Every few years has brought ad- vancement in educational facilities and the management of the schools. From 1949 the pupils from this dis- trict have Chad free daily bus trans- portation from their homes to thee Collegiate in Seaforth, or the Mit- chell itchell High School. A privilege,. could they know of it, which would make some of thaw early pupils denied an education green with, envy toward: these students of to- day. To sum up other happenings int the community we shall do so un- der the following heading, You Know?" Prizes For Pupils From an early date, till the early 1880's, prize day for promotion was held in Staffa School, as it was the central one in the Township of Hib- bert. Only the winning pupils from the various schools in the township gathered at No: 3 on promotion re- ward day -a day which was a thrilling experience for the win- ners, In addition to these prizes a county prize was given to the pupil with the highest standing°in both North and South Perth, and also one to the pupil baying the highest standing in the whole coun- ty. These prize -winners were all chosen from the weekly report re- cord of the pupils for the y'e1.r1 which was kept by the teacher of each school. SS. No. 6 had the honor of winning the county prize for at least two years. Neil and Jessie Gillespie each won this prize the year he and she passed into Fifth Class. Neil won his in the late 70's, and Jessie hers in the early 80's. Shortly after this, prize day was dropped. Atter the Christmas examination was abolished, a Christmas enter- tainment, composed of songs, chor- uses, drills and dialogues, took its place. Nothing took the place of promotion reward day when it was discontinued, Arbor Day was held around the first Friday in May. It was clean- up and tree -planting day. Occas- ionally lectures were held in the schools. In the early 60's one in particular created great interest around the Boundary. One who had travelled in the Holy Land came to visit his sister in this com- munity, and in every school he lec- tured the buiiding was crowded to its capacity. Many were able to obtain standing ropm only. Sev- eral of the lads became so inter- ested they followed him from school to school, His talk was so vivid; and appealing that the peo- the books they le afterwards find teoulling t aabout Pale- stine, and it also stirred up greater interest in the Bible among the Young people, with the result they started to read and to study their Bible more. Taught Oon Saturdays Various changes were •made in the vacations in these schools 'dur- ing the years. In 1857 teachers taught five days a week, with no recess. They also taught every other Saturday, and got only a two- week holiday, with one sehool holi- day witch., was New Year's Day. There was no uniformity through- out the Province till the Education Department took charge. From then changes were made from time to time. By the 1880's the vacation. Mail' Service That Cromarty Post •Officewas: established December 1, 1856, clos- ed April 20, 18'64, and reopened. October 1, 1864? That the Cromarty 'Postmasters have been John 'McLaren, 1856- 1861; Robert Leggatt, 1862 -April 20,,. 1864; James Milne, October, 1864-• 1865; Alexander Park, 1865-1872;: Joseph Reading, 1872-1876; Mat-• thew Williams, 1876-1886; James - Hyslop, 1887-1901; 'George 'Miller, 1901-1906; James H. Brown, 1907- 1907; Archibald Robertson,- 1907- 1923; Mrs. Archie Robertson, 1924=• 1928;Richard Quante, 1928-T934;: Mrs. Richard Quance, 1935-1943;_ Mrs. James M. Scott, 1943-1948;: Ross Houghton, 1948. He is still' Postmaster. That Staffa Post Office was open- ed on November 1, 1862?" That the Staffa Postmasters have been: Thomas Dunn, 1862-1865; Richard F. Rundle, 1865-1871; Jas,-. Hamilton, 1871-1903; Thomas Me. Hamilton, 1903-1920; Frank O'Brien,. 1920-1941; Walter O'Brien, 1941 tUII the present time. That the first mail route was' established from Carronbrook to , Cromarty on December 1, 1856, with a twice -weekly service? Robt. Leggatt was the first contractor and received £18 10 shillings per an- num- His sureties were John Mc- Laren and Alex Ferguson. These guaranteed to keep the service op- erating should Leggatt fail to do so. In 1860 his per annum pay was changed to our present currency,, and he received $74 per annum. • - That on July 1, 1868, a shedleye service replaced the twice-w.ae:kly: service? That on April 1, 1873,, a service • was inaugurated to run betweent Carronbrook and Farquhar, a dis- tance of 11 .miles? William Carpen• - ter was the contractor and receiv-- ed 1263 per annum. That on October 1, 1878, the ser- vice became Dublin and Farquhar,. as Carronbrook post office was by that time changed in name to Dub- lin, That from September 30, 1907, the extension of the service from Cromarty to Farquhar was discon- tinued? Service Discontinued That a branch route from Crom- arty to Chiselhurst was established August 1, 1875, with Wiliam Moore as contractor, with a Mice -weekly service. This service changed tet Hensall and Chiselhurst on April 1, 1881, with still: a tw.icei-weekly' service. That Carronbrook to Cromarty mail carrier's have been: Robent` Leggatt, December 1, 1856 -March' 31, 1865; Daniel Gallagher, April L 1865 - March 31, 1869; Patrick Kelly, April 1, 1969 - March 31, 1873. He received in 1872 $156.50 for'his sen - vices. Carronbrook to Farquhar: Wil; Liam Carpenter, April 1, 1873 - Sep tember 30, 1878. Dublin to Farquhar: 'Tho'mas .De' Cantilion, October 1, 1878'- Septem- fiber 30, 1879. He was, paid; at the. rate of $384 per annum. Tames a3Ft Cantillon was the carrier: 'Simons Campbell had the contract from October 1, 1879 - September. 30,.. 1883. William Peddrick; called by' many 'Petrick', was mail carrier' part time. He died July 5, 1882. John Bray carried on from October' 1, 1883, till September 30, 18895, • John Kay contracted from October' 1, 1887, till September 30, 1891, but Robert Gordiner did the work. Gardiner had the contract himself from October 1, 1891, till he died in. August, 1895. John ;Pollen them contracted and was in charge from: August 14, 1895, till June 30, 1899',. but he continued to draw the mail' some time after his own contract ran out. He died in June, 1902. His,: son, Sim Pollen, was the contractor' from July 1, 1899, till June 30, 1903:. After bis father gave up, Sim fin- ished out the term. J. Riley was. the lastmail carrier from Dublint to Farquhar. His contract ram from July 1, 1903,.till ,September 30,. 1907, when the service to Farquhar was discontinued. $50 a Year Salary The route since October 1, 1907,s to the present time from Dublin too .Cromarty, has been .serviced Iby Archie Robertson, 1907-1915; Wil- liam Houghton, October 1, 1915, till he died in 1941, and Mrs: Williams Houghton from 1941 till the ,pres- ent time. 'Cromarty to Chiselhurst had for its contractor August 1, 1875 - July 31, 1877, William Moore, at $40.00' per annum, and William Wren, August 1, 1877, till March 31, 1881. Allan Humeston drew the ;nail weekiy: during part, if not all, of this time. J, Connor was the contractor, who took over the new route from Hensall to .Ohiselhurst. on April 1, 1881, with a'twice-week- ly service, at $50.00 per annum. A sht u, th lila tawnorsthipr,ral wasroutestartede on first Attgim- (Oontinued on rage 1) 777y.,. if ) i ll' f -'1 °• 4 A