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Page 6 THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR Thursday, March 80, 1950 JOURNAL greenhouses in Port Dover, Ont. shelter one of the world's largest cut-flower businesses. Tropical Flower is Raised in Canada For First Time : --Central Press Canadian For the first time in Canada camellias are being raised at Thos. Ivey Three miles of greenhouses are sald to Rare tropical flower will be sold in corsages and for the hair of milady as demonstrated here by Mary Reid. Praise Hospital Auxiliary (Continued from Page 1) counted 14 members doing var- ious tasks in the building," re- ported Mrs. C. Bremner Green, auxiliary = publicity represent- ative. "This number, of course, included the women who were looking after our regular duties. It was quite easy to get volun- teers for the extra work. In fact, the spirit of co-operation was really terrific The demand for extra help is easing off now, how- ever, and we expect that with the asistance of one or two wo- men each day this week, every- thing will be well under control." While these extra-curricular activities are definitely deser- ving of special mention, the aux- iliary regular day-by-day pro- gram is also a decidely full one. Mrs. Green's detailing of the tasks that have been assigned to the various committees clearly indicates that: a great deal of planning, and organizational work has gone into this busy schedule. "Our 250 members were ask- ed, on joining, to stipulate the committee on which they would be willing to work," she explain- ed. "This enabled us to allot reg- ular duties, and the plan is work- ing out remarkably well. A 'ro- tation system has been set up by each committee chairman, and we feel a smooth working routine will develop." While some members assist in the surgical supply room each day, others busy themselves ar- Seventh Line Corner -Accident Toll Climbs Damage estimated at $250 was done to a small delivery truck owned by Byers Drug Company when it was struck by a gravel truck on the Queen Elizabeth Highway near the Seventh Line intersection Tuesday morning. Both vehicles were travelling in an easterly direction, when the small truck tried to pass the large one, and in doing so the two collided. A quantity of grav- el was strewn over the roadway, but nobody was injured. Damage to the gravel truck, owned by Frank Maxted, Weston, was es- timated at $50. Provincial police investigated. "We have had a few accidents involving serious injuries so far this year, but we have been for- tunate in not having any fata' accidents," Sergean Allie Jack- son of the Oakville detachment informed the Journal. ranging the flowers that always provide a pleasant hospital room background. Still other mem- bers spell one another at the in- formation desk during afternoon and evening visiting periods, while circulation of the already well stocked hospital library. claims the attention of a special committee set up for the purpose. "And then there is the sewing and mending group, which meets once seach week," Mrs. Green Journal Classifieds "Its object Is to help keep supplies dn ship shape con- dition. At present, it comprises 5 cutters, 20 sewers and 6 men- ders." Pay Dividends ATTRACTIVELY NEILSON'S Colborne St. E. CHOCOLATES HUNT'S McCORMICK'S .80 2d .85 per pound DUNN'S DRUG STORE J. R. Dunn, Phm.B. PACKAGED BY Phone 650 HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS By Myke Dyer "Spring is sprink, the grass is rizz, I wonder where the exams is?" Well, nature boy, if yowd turn right around you'd see them staring you right in the face. That's right, folks, the beauty. of the advent of spring has been blackened by the sudden cloud of Easter exams hanging over the school. These will last until next Thursday, and then we are all given a breather with the Baster holidays. Last Monday night the Black and White Houses senior teams played the first of two senior championship games. The game Was a tie 12-12. Last Tuesday the teams met again for the total points series but because of a little thing called deadline we'll have to hold this result over un- til next week. The track and gym teams are having thorough work-outs in the gym twice a week, and by the time the spring track meets roll around Oakville will have a well- trained team. Hey, boss, can I put a plug in? Thanks! On Friday, April 14, the "Junior and Intermediates are holding a dance at the Oak- ville Club, with dancing to Ea- ton's Bandbox, 8 p.m, There will be the finals in the Club Champ- ionships. Dress is informal and fee is $1.25 per couple. The sands of time and the bits of news are slipping fast through my fingers and I must hie me hence for a bit of studying be- fore I throw in the towel com- pletely. Oh yes, one more thing --TI have been asked to announce that the make-up kit presented to the Queen of OTHS was do- nated by Eatons. Well, that's all for this session of the High School Highlights-- but PII be back next Thursday for the last column of this term. Hitchcox Declares War On Canine Hunters, Reports Deer Mutilated Game Warden Dudley Hitch- cox this week served notice on Halton farmers that he will go gunning for any of their dogs that worry-'county deer. "Any dog seen chasing deer will be shot," he flatly stated. Bronte Community Club Holds Meet The opening meeting of the Bronte Community Club held on day, March 23, was well The warden disclosed he has | T0ursday Sa received many complaints dur- attended. Ruth illwood al Theresa Toner sang two duets, ing recent weeks that dogs are chasing deer into the icy waters of rivers and the lake, where the animals either drown or die of exposure upon return to shore. This week he buried a deer that had been washed up on Burling- ton Beach. A short time ago, he and 12 year old Harry Cole play- ed several well received accord- The rest of the spent in square in selections. Oakville Hardware 94 COLBORNE ST. E. evening was dancing to the music of Walt Alway and the Circle A Ram- came upon a deer near Speyside |blers. A delightful lunch ended Telephone 290 that had heen chased into athe activities. The executive ; i k, i -|wish to extend their sincere 1 Guaranteod creek, then mangled when it em-|wish to E Se So thanks to all who helped to make the night the success it was. { | The erged. "It's legs were all torn by dog's teeth," he reported. religior Rev. assistar ucation onto, w at the : on Pal Sunday. "Christi Major chaplair the pres vice Su Sunday. Next Week, E celebrate Tuesday 10 am. Sunday f FOR EVERYONE aly ij le BUNNIES, HENS, CUPIE DOLLS, MOTOR CYCLES, ETC. -10 © $2.50 EGGS -- CREAM FILLER -- .05 to $1 .00 DECORATED TOYS, BASKETS AND NOVELTIES THIS YEAR GIVE THE FAMOUS BLACK MAGIC CHOCOLATES $1 25 $2.50 DONNA LEA CANDY & NUT SHOP OAKVILLE Colborne St. E. (Opp. Century Theatre) take pla Good luck in the exams, every- one! Kennedy Takes Over Booking Of Victoria Hall, Rotary Reveals Starting immediately, the Oakville Recreation Commission will assume responsibility for Victoria Hall, in all matters pertaining to booking of engage- ments, and also caretaking. A decision to this effect was made Monday evening at a meeting of representatives of Oakville. Ro- tary Club, which has been in charge of the hall, and a number of organizations which use the building. "Now that the hall is used practically every night of the week our problems have been mounting," Bruce Colville, chair- man of the Rotary Club's hall committee, who presided, told the )gathering. "Our biggest problems are caretaking and heating." Receipts for the first nine months of operating the hall amounted to $1714.50, and expenses $1767. 46, he said. The committee re- ceived a grant of $500 from the parks board. J. Carpenter, a member of the committee, stated that the cost of operating the hall was $200 a month. A contract for the caretaking of the building will be let at $100 a month the meeting agreed. Ted Kennedy recreation director, will attend fo the booking of the hall. It was decided to have a new entrance made to the direc- tor's office, so that people could gain admittance without passing through the kitchen or the main body of the building. Mr. Col- ville announced .that an addition- al hundred chairs for the hall were being ~ purchased. At the close of the meeting Mr. Colville and the hall committee were ten- dered a vote of thanks for their services. CANDID OBSERVATION palms w close of a portion from Ha Passion o Good Fri iby the cI » land choir A bapti ducted on Knox Chu Rev. C. K ere John Carlson, t rs. Nor dward A; Mrs. R. D. Children heir mot] oll tea in Bay aftern There wi hurch © Bext, April English Bone China NEWLY ARRIVED SHIPMENT 15 Doz. Cups & Saucers < Creams & Sugars ROYAL ALBERT, BELL AND SHELLEY PRICED RIGHT FROM $1.35 UP The sixth if Knox La i the chur ffiurch cale; s made ne Park, lliday, the BI St. John's ion of Ir Horse sense Is just stable thinking. There's as much horse | sense as ever, but it's mostly the horses that have it. iner's Cri ing's ger Sacramer will be 3 CASH PRICES ON CREDIT Pawso CEAACE. =X AISI AIA CHEECH EP PPT PO PO vy $0260 tHe New 1950 MORRIS MINOR : i McDermott's Garage $1375.00 DELIVERED | (Oakville's English Car Specialists) bers will ice, and ; ight into church. 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