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THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL ; Thursday, February bt] f 104g, The Oakville-Trafalgar Journal Publishers Vincent H. Barrey 8. Casey Wood, Jr, Editor | Published In Oakville, Ontario, every Thursday morning. | Office 8 Thomas St. N., Phone 668. Evenings: V. Barrey, 165-M SAY IT AT THE MEETING The annual meeting of the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital will be held on Thursday evening, February 19, at 8 o'clock in the Oakville town chambers. Announcement of this meeting is of interest to approximately 1700 people who donated money to the fund when a drive was conducted several years ago. The chairman of the Board of Governors says there were approximately 40 persons at the last annual meeting, at which time it was decided to defer building a hospital because of increased costs and lack of materials. In other words last time a little over 2% of donors decided what should be done. In a recent address J. A. M. Bell, chairman, said | the board might soon be undertaking a drive for necessary additional funds. At the same time he disclosed over $20,000 had been spent for renovations and improvements to the present temporary hospital. Last week the temporary hospital operating com- mittee announced operating loss for the first seven months was the highest ever. An increase in rates was announced effective February 1. These topics concern the people who subscribed for a hospital. But of more interest, it would seem to us, are plans for the future, which may be made at Thursday's meeting. 3 It is difficult to be a member of any private gathering where the topic of the hospital comes up and not hear many conflicting opinions strenuously expressed. From experience we would say there must be several hundred persons in the district who have definite ideas of what should be done. Some want to start the complete new hospital on the pro- posed site immediately. Others want to build either a smaller new building on the location of the present temporary hospital, or think necessary additional facilities should be provided to the temporary hospital. Our reason for mentioning these opinions from the many we have heard expressed is to point out that the meeting on February 19 is the opportunity for all opinions held to be presented for consideration of everyone. Last time there were only a handful of people present for the meeting--but many who had not attended were ready immediately following it to express dissatisfaction with what had been decided. This year there must not be such small representation of those who have money in the fund at the meeting unless those who 'do not attend realize that after- wards they have no right at all to quarrel with what may be decided. Anyone who does not attend the meeting to express. their opinions should realize their lack af interest that evening means they are content to leave itito those who do attend to decide future plans. We suggest they may not be content with the decisions of the meeting--but it will be too late then. IN A SPORTING TOWN Oakville's juvenile delinquency record last year i8 one of which all citizens should be proud. With a rising toll of young people landing in police courts across the country only three reprimands, necessary locally is evidence of a healthy condition among our young people. Crediting much of this fine result to the efforts of varlous voluntary organizations who work with the youth element undoubtedly hits the nail on the head. Anyone who has seen the various hockey teams in action this winter will readily realize that while young minds and bodies are engaged in healthy sport there will be little chance of the old adage, "The devil finds use for idle hands," being applied to the youth of Oakville. But citizens should remember that winter months are school months, when the activities of school also provide an outlet for the profuse energies of youth. During the summer there is no school. True many children work on farms or at other occupations, whieh replace to some extent the beneficial effect of school. But we believe that chiefly of value in the delinquency problem was the opportunity provided last year by the baseball association. Over 800 youngsters, ranging up from the mini- mum eight years, were actively engaged in playing organized baseball last year. Teams were sponsored and managed by the various organizations with an excellent coach provided by the association for training and supervision. Oakville's Intermediate "B" team won the championship, the town's first in many years and un- btedly this of assistance in building enthusiasm last year--will make an even greater number eager to take part this year. Anyone 'who watched these teams--Bantams, Midgets, Pee-wees, etc.--on the diamond would have felt the enthusiasm and fine spirit of teamwork dis- played an indication of the value of such activities. 'We should all be glad that hockey and baseball, which supplement each other so well, have en- usiastic support from so many in this definitely keen sporting town. ~ "ALAS, POOR YORICK" iL} * High | By, Jerry. { Friday, January 29, Mr Blake, principal of O.H.S, was taken-to hospital to undergo an operation. From latest reports the operation was a success and Mr Blake is coming along nicely. He hopes to be home the end of this week and back to school shortly after- wards. Im sure that all the students of high wish him a speedy recovery and a quick return to school, Upper form students were shown a film "God and the Atom," the second in a series of films shown by the Moody Bible Institute, The film was marvel- led at by all students and any skeptics certainly changed their minds on the power of the Atom and the Atomic Bomb. The film showed actual photos taken at Bikini Atoll when the bomb was exploded; scenes of splitting the Atom and other interesting fea- tures of the Atom and the bomb. After the film Betty Clarke, Girls' Student Captain, thanked Mr Harris of the Moody Institute This coming Friday night the Lions Club Oritorical Contest will be held at the high school. Many students from various forms are entering. Among these are: Rita Blumberg, Bill Louthe and Bob Hitcheox, fifth form; Lorne Gignac, Graeme Dovner, Bill Blake, Aaron Brown, Bar- bara Thornton, Valarie Robinson, Barbara Snyder and Joan Had- don, fourth foym; Ruddy Whiting and Dave Pawson, third form. The Lions club have spon- By Bessie Cairns | Trafalgar Tales IF YOU LIKE BOOKS 'What is your idea of real en- joyment? I will always settle for a good book or play, Needless to say then "SHORTER EGO" the diary of the late James Agate, who was for nearly thirty years book and dramatic critic of 'the London Daily Express and Sunday Times, was meat and drink to me. Agate was a familiar of all the theatrical greats from Duse, Bernhardt and Irving to Gieguld and Wolfit. I was therefore amused to read the following entry, Dec, 1, 41. . . "Watching an old, worn pony pulling a heavy load up the steep, slippery slope of Lower Regent Street, I reflect how much closer I am to the poor beast than to Betty Grable." You can sense his disgust in the following: April 24, 42; "Shocking little revue at the Vaudeville last night-- Let reading, writing 'istry Jlography die, School Review sored these contests for the past number of years and students have followed them with great interest each year. Tickets are available from all students at the school at 5c each, the proceeds going to the High School Literary Society. Speeches begin at 8.15 and it promises to be an enjoyable evening to which everyone is welcome, During the week of Jan, 25-30 two inter-form hockey games were played. First defeated third by 5-2, a surprising defeat. Fourth defeated second 20-0, but this score means little. The second form team were greatly handicapped as their goaly had little equipment--in fact, he didn't even have a goaly stick! Inter-form basketball will start Thursday with a game scheduled between two of the first forms. Inter-form games will be played during following weeks. Games are played at the United Church gym because of lack of facilities at the school at the present time. But leave us Ho-di-ho and Hidi-hi, --Chanted a thirteen-year-old and the gallery stamped and yelled approval. Oh for a modern Bacon and a new essay on Radio and the Retardment of Learning. A recent picture of a new movie star, Leslie Howard jr, and the fact that the late Leslie Howard's daughter now lives in Toronto, makes this particular entry strike close to home. June, 5,3: "It is now esta- blished that Leslie Howard was on the Lisbon plane brought down by the Germans last week. Be- cause Leslie, in private life, was an entirely delightful person, most, if not all, of his obituarists have fallen into the trap of re- garding him as a considerable actor" ... After explaining his views at' some length he con- tinues, "Is this @ harsh judg- ment? I believe it to be a true one. Leslie gave me a great deal of pleasure, but it was the pleasure that comes, not from the riot of acting, but from the delighted sense of privileged contact with a sympathetic per- sonality and a sensitive mind, and an English mind. Everything about Leslie was English--his manner, look, talk, pipe, slacks and golf jacket--he was of Hun- garian extraction." I must leave out of this review so many of the humorous 'entries. James Agate's most expressive English being a little too strong for newspaper publication--as was Shakespeare's! Sufficient to say, that I laughed aloud more at "Shorter Ego" that at "The Egg and I"... and don't think (Continued on Page 7) | TEEN TOWN By Bruce Squires Hi there! All Oakville fairly bubbling over with news of the Bachelor's Brawl on the 13th. The Royal Oaks will be there to=make it the most ex- citing Valentine dance yet. But the best is yet to come! We fellows can sit back and enjby life for once 'cause the gals are footing the bill. Too bad Leap Year doesn't come more often! is . it's going to set you back 65c at least--and we love to eat! But you ought to have a good time, so don't forget it next week. Recently Teen Town Camera Club held its first meeting of the new year, Members present num- bered about half-a-dozen, but President Alistair Lessels hopes for a better turnout in the future. It's quite a bit of fun and will prove educational so drop down some Thursday night , . . every- oone is welcome, The Club has about fifty dollars with which to buy equipment for their pro- posed darkroom, to be built in the hall, and activities are to start immediately . ... or as soon as purchasing agent Ray Smith can get all the necessary equipment. Come on in and have a look see some time it might prove interesting to you. CONTEST!!! One of "Teen Town Tales" Youd better start saving girls| | - Seafarers often have wished they could change places HL seagull as it glides high in the su." but this centuries-old situation i a right-about-face n iy the vessel. Among the close { Gi) the bird developed in the ship, tompany was the' commandii; of. ticer, Lieut. E. M, Chadwick, C.N, bn whose shoulder it rests, s columns 'That's a Joke Sin" j | sponsoring a contest lastiny for | a month, All you have to do js state, in ten lines or less, the funniest or most embar:assing moment of your life! Mail your letter to Mike Dyer, Oakvil'e, N anonymous letters will cepted and the letter will be printed in th: Tee Le ac 'winner whose Town paper--will receive a won. derful prize about next month | Judges' decision is final. Oakville - THE ANNUAL MEETING -- of the -- Memorial Hospital Assoc. will be held in the Oakville Council Chambers -- on -- Thurs., Feb. 19th at 8 p.m. Trafalgar For Your Dunn Street North. Valentine Party . . . be sure you have a good supply of POPULAR RECORDINGS -- by -- YOUR FAVORITE NAME BANDS We also have a good supply of USED RECORDS including: Bing Crosby, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Woddie Herman, Harry James, Guy Lombardo, Frank Sinatra, Eddie Duchin, ete. BILL ANDERSON RADIO and APPLIANCES Phone 521-11 P. BEST | (ll Painting - Paperhanging --Glazing --Staining --Sign Writing PHONE OAKVILLE 442-W. "MUGGS AND SKEETE MY SLIPPERS! & MY BASEBALL GLOVE! EP ------ Repoursd U. 8 Foipsa Otte. DO IS PICK UP AFTER 'HIMIL. TAKES MY FF AND WALLY BISHO! [7 ANNOYING, )i