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The Oakville-Trafalgar Journal -- 3, No 4 own Mourns Passing Former Police Chief -- of Eo dlensive Slips Responsible For Loss To Sailors With speedy, agressive George Jarke spearheading a diversi. tack, Port Colborne Sail- on Bas ; Junior "B" ee onda night, notching a five 9-4 'win. The Oak crew od taken the Ports measure at Erorgetown last Friday night for fheir first win. While Clarke's battling style i play earned him four penal: hes, the starry centre managéd bo stay on the ice long enough 5 clk up four tallies and one st to lead the scoring par- de. : A shaky first period, in which Bakville appeared woefully weal the Ports salt The local youngsters: found : bearings in the second, fowever, rapping home three bals from the sticks of Bou- and Ted before Clarke claimed marker. They finished on even terms the winners from the 5: : Goal, Tripp; defense, Mallison; centre, B. Stevens, "Payor; Draper, Bouchard, Currie," Salvain, : Goal, Loch- defense, Zudel, Rebstocl Clarke; wings, King, alternates, Gibson, art, Piniak, Deklin, Smith, byal, Fisher, Rivando. Referee, Bill Mocha, St. Cath- ; linesman, V. Upper, Port Iborne. Authorized as Second Class Mall P. O. Dept., Ottawa David Kerr, chief of police of Oakville, from 1918 to 1944 died at his residence on Douglas Ave. on lon- day night,, in his 66th year) The late Mr. Kerr born in land came Brantford, the age three years. In his early years he was a 'moulder by trade, DAVID KERR Brantford where he served six years attaining the rank of ser- geant. He was sergeant of the police force of Regina for five years and for two years served on the police force of Ogema on the Saskatchewan Montana bor- der. e was past secretary of the Ontario Police association and for some years served on the ex- ecutive of the Dominion Police Association. He was a member of the Oddfellows Lodge, and was an Anglican. Beside his widow he is surviv- ed by one son, Fred, on the staff of the Bank of Montreal, St. Thomas. A private service yesterday in the S. S. and Son funeral chapel. ment took place in St. cemetery. was held Russell Inter- Jude's. RACOON RETREAT An object lesson in practical zoology became temporarily available to Oakville-Frafalgar high school students last week, when Town Foreman Ed. Fitz- simmons discovered eight full grown coons enjoying the shel ¥ of 'a Storm Seiver "direcity- in front of the school. Upon the arrival of Game Warden Dudley Hitcheox, the furry tree-dwellers didn't linger to act as subjects for study, how- ever. Five scurried back down the sewer to resume customary habitat on the creek bank. Two were killed during cap- ture, while a third was re- leased in the township by Mr. Hitcheox. resent Scrolls To In Simple Ceremony, As Legion Holds 21st enthusiastic included an comrades who period, the 21st anniversary Branch 114, Canadian Legion LESL) was marked with a quet and entertainment held the Legion hall last Thursday your comrades, extend You our hearty congratula- S$ on the occasion of this, the anniversary of your becom- 4 member of the Canadian ation for your contribution the success and welfare of branch through the years." troduced by Comrade An- Bon, the group comprised A. hford, H. Bethel, R. Burford, Decker, A, W. Flaxman, A. Hughes, W. W. Leaver, F. Taney and F. Pexton, all members; and William John Lorne Old Originals Birthday Banquet Laing, Craigie Mackie, Albert Mansfield, Archie Mutch, Rosar- io Roy, James Shields, R. TL Slight, Fred Townsend and Char- les Watts. Charter members who have passed on are J. W. Barnes, Thomas McCraney, H. R. Miller, James Purdie, W. D. Street and H. W. Williams: Following introductory marks by Comrade James Black, chairman for the evening, Com- rade Charles Ford toasted the ladies, with Mrs. Dudley Hitch- cox responding. A toast to the Canadian Legion was proposed by Dist. Com. Comrade R. Mann. Provincial President E. Evans, in responding, briefly outlined current Legion aims and object- ives, and paid tribute to the part being played by Branch 114. Comrade Evans' remarks were further emphasized bY Zone Commander Comrade "Mac" Mc- Cartney, of Georgetown, who proposed the toast fo - the Oak- ville _ unit. Comrade = Nichol, branch padre, responded. Dinner was served by the Le- gion ladies auxiliary, while the re- Oakville, Ontario, Thursday, Dec. 16, 1948 5 cents a copy. $2.00 Per Year in Advance.' Bronte Garden Group Elects New Officers Mrs. .A. J. MacDonald was elected president for the coming year as Bronte Horticultural So- ciety held its final meeting of the current season. Other officers elected were: Vice-Presidents, Dan Wilson, Mrs. Stewart Strat- ton; one year directors, Major H. E. Rose, Mrs. W. Johnston, Mrs. R. Tipping, Stan Collier, A. Hall; two year directors, Mr: and Mrs. O. B. Crowell, R. Tip- ping, W. H. J. Tisdale, S. Strat- ton; Associate directors, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Dooley, E. Belyea and R. Watson, Mrs. Dan Wilson, C. Pope, Retiring president Mrs. P. F. McKim donated prizes for a spe- cial competition in Christmas arrangement by male members of the group, which was won by A. O. Flummerfelt and C. Pope. A similar contest for women members was won by Mis. C. Pope and Mrs. O. B. Crowell. Motion pictures were also shown. Suffers Arm Injury In Factory Accident When his sleeve caught in a rotating drill press at the Gen- eral Stampings Ltd. plant, Fred Rogers, 41, Bronte, suffered ser- ious arm injuries Tuesday morn- ing. He was rushed to St. Jos- eph's hospithl, Hamilton, were physicians are hopeful his badly mangled arm may not require amputation. According to Mrs. A. Curtis, plant nurse, Rogers was clean- ing up the press, which he op- erated regularly, when the mis- hap occured. "His arm was drawn right into the machinery, resulting in very deep lacera- tions and bone fractures," she stated. "Mr. Rogers remained quite calm while first ald was administered, although in great pain." It was the second industrial accident locally within the past week, Cecil Inglehart, Palermo, suffering. a crushed hand while working at the Barringham Plant last Wednesday. Veteran Municipal Official "Vic" Hall Retires To Farm Terminating an extended per- iod of varied municipal service, which began back in 1925 when he was elected to - Trafalgar township council, Victor Hall last week tendered his resigna- tion as township roads superinten- dant. Mr. Hall, who intends to devote his time in futuré entir- ely to farming, is a former Hal- ton warden, and served as Tra- falgar's reeve for several terms. He took charge of municipal roads. eight years ago. Accepting the resignation with regret, council on Monday named John D. Orr to take ov- er the post vacated by the pop- ular ex-reeve, setting the new superintendant's annual... sti- pend at $2600. The appointment was made subject to the appro- val of the Department of High- ways. Mr. Orr will assume his new duties January 1. AREA BOARD TRUSTEE Second appointment approved during council's semi-windup session of the year was that of Charles Jarvis as a township re- presentative on the Oakville- Trafalgar high school area board for the next three years. Mr. Jarvis will succeed Emer- son Ford, who resigned the pos- ition to make a successful bid for a council seat. "In Mr. Jarvis, I feel we have capable trustee who, through understanding the educational problems of the northern part of Trafalgar, will give competent representation to that section and to the municipality as a whole," commented Reeve W. H. Biggar. EXPANSION ECHO Mute evidence as to the rapid development of the area was seen in the current county road rate figure, as council approved payment of $40,559.43 for this purpose. "This rate is really beginning to mean big business," declared W. S. Hall, retiring deputy-reeve. Further expansion indicat- ions were the second readings given two bylaws calling for sub- stantial water installations to be undertaken under the local im- provement act. First project dealt with called for laying of a 6-inch main on a township- owned easement running nor from No. 2 highway to Deane Ave. The second installation, an 8-inch main, would run along Queen Elizabeth Way a distance of 800 feet west from 8th Line. Both bylaws will be forwarded to the municipal board for ap- proval. Council also accepted and ap- proved plans for a proposed sub- division submitted by Floyd Mar- latt. The property is located ad- jacent to the corner of Dundas highway and the town line. ANNUAL GRANT Complying with recent custom, council agreed to a grant of $1,000 to the Halton Federation of Agriculture. REMEMBER recently formed pipe band of the| branch provided music during the banquet. An entertainment program, kept rolling along by M, C. Ron Leonard, featured chanfeuse Mary Winters; the Mayfair sisters, a talented dance team; Jack McLean, a clever im- personator, and pianist Mar- THE GOOD OLD DAYS? ro i By ne --Central Press Oanadian CHRISTMAS WOULDN'T BE CHRISTMAS WITHOUT A TREE Somehow it wouldn't seem like Christmas without a tree, You can have a lot of fun this year by going out and getting one yourself. These two lumberjills have cut' down a good one and look quite Johnson, jorie Daines. happy as they drag home their prize in triumph, Conductor Busy As Choir Plans Christmas Program Among the busier members of the Oakville-Trafalgar high school staff is Hugh Brearley, who combines science and music instruction to completely fill each day's schedule. And the adverb is used in a decidely emphatic way, for a more completely crammed slate than Mr. Brear- ley's 8 to 4 o'clock agenda is dif- ficult to imagine. Science, of course, claims the major part of his time. Arriving at the school at 8 a.m, he sets up his, lab for the day. Classes follow through: morning and afternoon until 3.45, after which he straigh- tens the lab away, and is all through--except for the next day's work. sider the Brearley noon hour, when music, rather than lunch, claims the lion's share of his at- tention at this particular sea- son. True, he gulps sandwiches and cookies during a. hastily snatched few moments following the 12 o'clock bell. But from 12. 20 until the afternoon school session begins, he's hard at it again, coaching the very capable O.T.H.S. Glee Club, now busy rehearsing for the Christmas carol service to be held in Vic- toria hall on the evenings of December 21 and 22. Hugh Brearley is justly proud of that Glee Club. He doesn't come right out and say, but it is very apparent when he talks about the 80-voice mixed chorus which is zealously preparing the Yuletide cantata, "Child Jesus'. "It's the Christmas message in music," Mr. Brearley explained to The Journal. "Commencing with the prediction of Christ's birth, and the annunciation to Mary, it follows the apparition to the shepherds, the star of Bethlehem, and the scene in the manger, ending with the chorus, "Adeste Fidelis". The cantata, a composition of Clokey and Kirk, offers much scope for our three soloists and double trio, and the Glee Club is finding rehearsal sessions can be both interesting and enjoyable." In addition to the cantata, the entirely 'musical service will in- clude many of the well known carols, in which the audience will "join. Soloists Thelma Sie- grist, Norma Warburton and Bob Blake will be featured as will the girls double trio ana the mixed double quartet. In- strumental numbers will include the favourite "Moonlight- Son- ata", played by pianist Anne Stansbury, and a trumpet duet by Aaron Brown and Bill Burke. "We are hoping it will be a candlelight service, but permis- sion has yet to be granted,' said Mr. Brearley. "We have planned to set tapers on the hall pillars to provide restrained lighting." Parents who attended last year's service in the Gregory theatre will wish to attend this Christmas, so it will be well to remember that many were un- able to gain admission to the packed - auditorium. Tickets are available from school students without charge. The chorus will also 'be heard at the Century theatre the evenings of Decem- ber 23 and 24. New Director To Co-ordinate All Town Recreation Activities George Bonney, recently P pointed recreation director for the town, made his public bow here Monday night as he addres- sed the weekly dinner meeting of Oakville Rotary Club. Director of an expand- ing recrea- tion program in Bramp- ton for past .22 mon- ths, Mr. Bon- y was one of 24 appli- cants for the post here, T. St. Clair Low, ; Oakville re-| reation coun- George Bomney oj) cpajrman, told The Journal last night. He will assume his new duties Jan. 1 11. "More than half the appli- cants were directors elsewhere in .the province" Mr. Low stat- ed. "At present, there are some 62 men directing recreational activities in Ontario centres, and the task is rapidly becoming a profession." Mr. Bonney, a widower with four 'teen-aged children, has an impressive record in the recrea- tion field. "He is a firm believer in 'teen-age responsibility," said Mr. Low. "His theories were put to test when his wife passed away a year ago, His® children have taken over the running of his Toronto home, and are, he feels, doing an outstanding job. "While we are launching our plans slowly, having no way of knowing exactly what a local program will constitute, we feel we have the best man obtain- able to co-ordinate town activi- ties", he concluded. : Mr, Bonney will have an office in Teen Town. His annual salary will be $3,000.00. BUS CRASHES BRIDGE Wednesday afternoon a Ham. ilton bound Grey Coach bus mounted the right hand abut- ment of the Bronte bridge on No. 2 highway. Four passen- gers were reported Injured. The bus ended In an almost verticle position. MRS. J. M. BULL PASSES The death occured at Owen Sound Tuesday of Mrs. J. M. Bull, mother of Bruce Donald- son, of Oakville, following an ex- tended illness. Funeral services will be held from the Brampton Funeral service chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday, with interment in Hillcrest cemetety, Norval, Dog Owners Warned As First Distemper: Case Reported Here With the reporting of this Sea- son's first case of canine nervous distemper, or meningitis, dis- trict .dog owners are warned to keep their pets at home under close surviellance. According to Dr. W. A. Campbell, local vet- erinary surgeon, the disease is 90 percent fatal, and last fall claimed the lives of more than 100 dogs in this area. "This one case is the first {-since the autumn of 1947, when a bad epidemic hit this district," Dr. Campbell told The Journal. "To date, there is no known pre- vention or cure for this condl- tion, which has only been rec- ognized for the past three years. One experimental house thinks it may have isolated the cause, if so preventive treatment will be developed. Pets recovering from the dis~ tempter apparently suffer no lasting ill effects, Dr. Campbell stated. He advised immediate consulting of a veterinary upen Roving Wolves Menace Halton Herds, Flocks Although roving dogs have been 'blamed by council, maraud- ing wolyes are largely respon- sible for extensive stock losses being suffered by farmers . in township, Game Warden Dudley Hitchcox declared' Monday. Last month, council paid claims total- ling §680 for cattle and sheep destroyed. i "A burly 250-pound bear re- ported in the same area may have had something to do with it, too," Mr. Hitchcox told The Journal, "He has been sighted several times, and one of these days we'll knock him over. Nimrod Jack Dennis shot a wolf less than a month ago, the warden reported, while sev- eral others have heen seen by residents, A Wild life has yet to surrender to the influx of new residents in Trafalgar, according to Mr. Hitchcox. "In the past month, no less than five® deer have been killed by motorists, and these animals still wander close to the built up sections on occasion," he declared. ° ear The O.T.H.S. Choir Dec. 21-24