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Acton October By Walkers for LArche Action 70 styles suit Acton 70 pontsuits stor in Auxiliary show Skirts were mini and skirts touched the knees but none were extremely or mail when Walkers presented a very wearable collection of practical clothes for Auxiliarys audience last Thursday The fashion show attended by about ISO was held In the Robert little school auditorium A few reached below the knee but the length controversy was neatly dodged In many cases by pant suits one piece Jumpsuits and pant dresses Eight models Eight models from Guelph took part in the show Flora Evans rUral Kane Shelly Dawn Farmer Grass and Robin Black burn Walkers called the show Ac tion TO and for Acton the casually smart clothes suited the way of life here Any length Almost any length Is In claimed commentator Marlbmn Kane However the models showed dresses that were not extreme either In shortness or length The short lust above the knee look holds fast for most of us she observed The longuette which Isnt quite was shown only In coats arc netting a lot of attention even for evening Pan tsult popular Fun furs lingerie practical and bright childrens wear pre- teen outfits crocheted ac cessories were all Included The commentators assurance that every wardrobe should have a panlsult was echoed In applause for the smart ensembles that almost dominated the womens wear In the show Mrs Mary Ritchie of Walkers was the coordlnator of the show She later said few long dresses are even In stock Show distributors Jean St Denis and van of Guclph showed the cosmetics In their line Music set and lighting were by Hank and sound David Mokren Draw winners were Jane Wong a sheepskin rug Bev Norton a Christmas cake Mrs Jean Hoy bath powder Mrs Carol a flashlight and Mrs Barbara Jackson a vase Auxiliary president Judy Conroy welcomed the audience and Introduced the program were served VELVET EVENING jumpsuit avoids the hemline problem Its in popular purple gorge not doomed Scenic Gorge will not disappear under tons of water when the Grand River Con servation Authority gets the go- ahead to construct a dam at West Montrose Rumors say that will happen but rumors are a long way from the facts according to authority officials Authority chairman James Bauer of Waterloo said the rumor that the gorge will be filled to the brim Is just not true Why destroy We bought the gorge to conserve it Why we want to destroy it he asked The chairman has also said that every effort will be made to avoid any damage to the gorge when the dam Is built The 90foot high structure planned for miles down stream from Elora Gorge will create a 1500 acre reservoir that will assist in controlling flooding Water will be collect in the reservoir during the spring runoff and will be gradually released through the drought season to augment the In the Grant River Another popular rumor about Gorge la that a highway bridge will built over the gorge at one of Its most scenic points hist below the confluence of the Irvtn and Grand Rivers As far as we can discover from Wellington County or the Ontario Department of High ways no decision has been made to put a bridge across there said Mr STILL ABOVE the knee Is the skirt on this dress But any length Is PRACTICAL COLORFULoutfltsforschoolwereshown In by the two youngest models In Walkers show JUMP SUIT hlark FUR Is for when you A PONCHO Is a girls SLniri chin to favorite topper this SSJSS while PANTS ensemble look even extends to The outfit Is In green with satin trim I I Vocal instrumental music recommended for schools New hydro rates An Increase in rates for nearly rural customers was announced by Ontario Hydro Effective on bills payable January 1 the rate change will raise revenue from Hydro rural customers by 9 per cent It Is the second general rate increase In The last one was effective October IMS Specific percentage rate in creases to customers vary ac cording to service classification Details are being mailed directly to til customers Hydro Chairman George Gatberrole said that the Increase la regrettable but unavoidable Owing to inflationary pressures and costs our rural system la now operating at a substantial loss Wellington dairy princess At Fergus fair Osborne lfeyearcu daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Osborne 9 was named Wellington County dairy pi Incest for for the title was Kent of Eton also runnerup to last years princess Susan Hits Osborne congratulated by Miss and two other princesses one of whom the for which the Wellington be competing for next year at the Canadian National Exhibition Present were Marilyn Waterloo County Dairy Prince and Diana Gunning o who woo the provincial at the CNS A Music Program Council weed County Board of Education to bring In a vocal and Instrumental music program In the high schools and middle schools and recommends In strumental music education courses should be available to students In the middle schools The report to Thursdays board meeting suggests middle schools be equipped with a basic set of boardowned instruments and equipment valued at per school The report also urges music be offered as an option grade nine and that a program be offered in grades 10 11 and 12 In combined classes where necessary George assistant coordinator of creative arts said It was too bad vocal music stopped at grade eight Why stop singing out after grade eight Singing is a Godgiven thing why not use It he told the board Two agree Trustees Hugh Clohecy and George supported the recommendations of the council and agreed music appreciation should be an Important part of a youngsters education Trustee Liberty Pease suggested the course should not Steam to Another steam engine whistled through Acton Saturday It carried a load of steam buffs from Toronto up to the In Kitchener and returned with them about mid night Concerned about the trend towards open concept schools Trustee Dick asked If geography would be taught in one comer and music lri the other He was advised music and shop Instruction were given in the confines of closed classrooms even in the open concept classrooms All or nothing Fred Armitage knocked a suggestion that maintenance fees be charged to the students Mr said if we cant provide Instruments and cover the cost we shouldnt offer them at all The Board accepted the report FINAL BOW tor models at LArche but took no action at the meeting Auxiliary fashion show the school all In short skirts still and the women In trim pant suits About 150 watched the show and cosmetic demonstration last Thursday at the Robert Little school All staff photos PreChristmas Draw EACH WEEK FOR THE NEXT WEEKS With the Purchase of any Item or More You Become Eligible for a Chance on our Weekly Draw Winners Announced Each Week Drop In Now and See Our Fino Selection of Clocks Watches Jewellery and Do Your Christmas Shopping Early Use Our Free LayAway Plan DAVIS JEWELLERS J Elfin St NOW LOWER THAN EVER PRICES ON ALL PHOTO FINISHING FAST SERVICE ACTON PHARMACY RED WHITE FOOD SCORES SAVES YOU 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