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PAGE TWO THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL -- i i THURSDAY, DEC. 25th, Publ Vincent H. Barrey hers: Russell J. Wheeler S. Casey Wood, Jr, Editor Published in O Office 6 Thomas St. N., Phone 668. lle, Ontario, every Thursday morning. Evenings: V. Barrey, 165-M The Oakville-TrafalgarJournal Season's Greetings THE PUBLISHERS AND ENTIRE STAFF OF THE JOURNAL EXTEND TO THEIR READERS AND ADVERTISERS THE COM- PLIMENTS OF THE SEASON. Local Council Authority The public hearing concerning the opening of a tea- room on Highway 2, east of town, held by the Ontario Municipal Board, Dec. 18, in the Oakville townhall, was conducted personally by the chairman, Richard Col- ter, K.C. All present were impressed with the care he took to explain that while it lay within the power of the Board to interfere with any local council in the Province, it was not the intention of the board ever to do so unless they found such interference. vitally necessary. On. Thurs- day, the Board, after giving full opportunity to both sides to express their views, did not find the arguments produced sufficient to warrant interference this time and the restriction of the Linbrook area was sustained. We find it peculiar, despite the explanation of the Board published in our Dec. 18 issue, that the Board should ever call a hearing without consultation first with local council affected, and advising ratepapers' as- sociations in the area, of the hearing. If many hearings are called on such a basis much taxpayers' money and time must be wasted. We suggest that some amend- ment to the methods of the Board immediately be made by the Premier, sq that, in future, they will be required to have this knowledge available when appointing a hearing and so be in a position to advise solicitor for any applicant to notify not only those living within 200 feet, but all taxpayers concerned through their association where one is in existence. This will have the effect, we believe, of making taxpayers feel the Board has their interests in mind, as well as those of the per- son or persons appealing to them. This case deserved a hearing and the resulting de- cision upholding the restriction by-law should discour- age any more attempts to have it set aside or amended "which is a fine thing, as the locality restricted is throughout its entirety, one of the loveliest residential and small farming sections in our district. In this particular case, our sympathy, and that of the community, are with the applicant and it is regret- table that sufficient prior legal investigation was not made, to have saved disappointment and delay. Bricks and Mortar There has been much talk of erecting a community centre. A recreation commission has been formed and at present is engaged in analising results of question- naires sent to all homes. But when the various activities in which most citizens express interest have been de- termined, and plans made for a community centre to adequately house the various necessary facilities, there is nothing to guarantee that once built it will be act- ively used. For, after all, bricks and mortar make noth- ing except a building in which to house the spirit of any enterprise. . The formation of a Home and School association for Oakville high school, in Jasuary, points up this fact. The high school building is already available for use by the public, after school hours, for various activities. But, so far as we know, until principal Blake invited interested citizens to form this association so that the building might 'be used for more hours out of each twenty-four, there has been in the last few years no group of people clamouring to make use of the present building for activities which the new community centre will -- in the minds of many -- immediately create. Our point is this. It is fatal to think that the pos- session by a town of a community centre necessarily means that an active and worthwhile community life will result. In fact, the usual experience is that if there is a real desire for community activity, present build- ings will have been used to maximum advantage first. We are informed that the rural schools of Ontario \are the greatest community centres known -- used at night for meetings, recitals, public meetings and ad- dresses by good speakers because they are the only buildings available, or which the community can' hope to afford. : We suggest that those interested in the formation of a community centre should attend the meeting Janu- ary 8, in the high school, and give their support to the Home and School association so that possibly this com- munity activity may bridge the time until the commun- ity centre may be built. Recently, Forest Hill Village high school auditor- jum was crammed with over 1,500 people from that district assembled to hear two speakers. It seems un- likely that all those people were members of the Home and School association of that school. Many people of the community -who appreciated the opportunity to hear good speakers must have attended. The same use could be made of our present buildings, although not so many could be seated. When the addition is completed, with the auditorium planned, there will be facilities for many members of the community already available with- out building any more capacity. It would seem to us that every citizen interested in community activity should accept the invitation to be present when a Home and School association is to be formed, and should give their support so that this time the association will not have to be again disbanded for reorganization after a short period of operation. Pictured is the presentation of the gold ring bearing the Oak Tree crest and seal of the Corpor- ation of the Town of Oakville, which was given Mayor Charles Hillmer by Mayor-elect Alfred E. | Whitaker on behalf of the citizens | on the occasion of the banquet which the retiring official gave in honor of the town employees Watching the presentation, left to right, are H. R. Fitzsimmons, Tenders Banquet to Town Employees on Occasion of His Retiremen; town foreman; (Mayor Hillmer, guests were councillors |A. E. Whitaker), Dr. Murray |sat with from | Deans, chairman for the evening, |and ©. R. Byers, | many years." | Included among . the the start of ublic life, town clerk for | [lous boards and commissions Mayor's | Other associates. Trafalgar Tales | By Bessie Cairns if Roast Turkey For Christmas! Bernard Shaw claims you are a communist whenever you turn on electricity. Be that as it may, T know I see RED when I press the button and the lights don't come on. My reasons for contacting Mr. R. H. Philip, of Trafalgar Public Utilities, were therefore purely selfish. The information gleaned will, T think, be welcome to all. "You can tell your readers that the new sub-station being built on the 8th Line will relieve the over-load caused by so many new industries -- unfortunately owing to difficulties in getting materials we don't expect it to be completed for at least two months," he said. "Does that mean raw turkey for Christmas?" I asked. their families -- dear knows they will be busy enough by New Year's -- by passing some of these worthwhile (?) panaceas:-- FOR A COLD:-- Drink a pint of cold water lying down in bed; or a spoonful of treacle in a half- pint of water. (And to think the Readers Digest claims there's no cure!) CONVULSIONS IN CHILD- REN:-- Scrape peony roots, fresh digged; apply what you have scra- ped off to the soles of the feet; it helps immediately. FOR A CANCER:-- Apply red cnions, bruised. FOR A CONSUMPTION: --Cold bathing has cured manyedeep- consumptions. Take no food but new butter-milk churned in a bottle, and white bread. Or turn a pint of skimmed milk with half a pint of small (2?) beer; boil in this whey twenty ivy leaves, and three sprigs of hyssop; drink half gid to spend Christmas with | "I certainly nope not Mr. Philip, who lives on MacDonald Rd. replied, "Unless something unforseen turns up in the way of bad storms either locally or in the St. Catharines area, where our power comes from, you should have roast turkey all right" Thank-you, sir; and may the weatherman be as co-operative. Miss Dorothy Maybee was a charming Mistress of Ceremonies to over forty members and friends of the Arts and Crafts Music Group at her home on Friday. With Miss Dorothy as pianist and Isobel Auden, violinist, the group warmed up on "Oh! Come All Ye Faithful" and- "The First Noel." Being in voice by then, everyone was ready "for "We Three Kings of Orient Are." The "kings" doubled up on the job, Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh being proffered by Art Maybee, Jim Chisholm, Doug and George Wilkes, Newberry Chisholm and Hamilton Smith. The party was augmented by the arrival of several members of St. John's Choir, fresh from re- hersal of their Christmas prog- ram. Then the rafters really rang with "The Hallelujah Chorus" and "Ding! Dong! Merrily on High." The serving of coffee by the hostess, Mrs. Maybee, only added fresh zest for mo-one was in the mood to go home. Among those present were Mrs. K. McTaggart, Mrs. C. F. MacKenzie, Misses Mary and Nancy Chisholm, Mrs. D. Wilkes, Mrs, Bedlington, Mrs. W. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Denike, Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd-Jones, Miss Joan Watts, Miss Bea Phillips, Miss Harkom, Miss J. Plummer, Mrs. Esther Chisholm, Mr. and Mrs. D. Caldwell and Mr. and Mrs. M. Auden. Here's Health To All! sleep over his stories, be used to wrap a herring -- ex- pect MY Christmas story will grace-a turkey carcass! I came across a book that be- longed to my great-grandmother -- called "YOUNG WOMAN'S COMPANION." Wedged between '| "The duties of matromonial life" and "advice to servants" I found an amazing number of cures for many ills that beset the human body. Billy Rose, my favourite col- umnist, says he never loses much because he knows the next day they may BOAT ETELTRLTTELETLRLTEY Here is a chance for the local over night, the rest in the morn- ing. Do this daily for two months. It has cured in DESPERATE cases. FOR DIABETES: Drink three or four times a day, a quarter of a pint of alum-posset. It seldom fails to cure in eight to ten days. TO PREVENT THE CRAMP: -- Tie your garters smooth and tight under your knees at going to bed which seldom fails; or lay a roll of brimstone under your pillow. Trusting that the advice on con- sumption will not affect the sale of Christmas Seals, here's Health required over the festive season. News of the Hunt By Rita Blumberg The Trafalgar Hunt Club have begun their annual activity. Mr. Milton McCleary, president, ar- ranged the first organized hunt of the season on Saturday, Decem- ber 13. Mr. Bill Stensson and Mr. Fulsang both of Sheridan, ended the day with a fox each. This club is popular not only with local sportsmen, from the city. * x x Many were the annual Christmas concert at Munn's United church on Friday, December 19. A play, "The Girls Take Over," to Everyone and no tight garters | but also enthusiasts |Z, in attendance at Fire Danger Brings Call For Special Care The Ontario Tire Marshal's of- fice has issued a list of "don'ts" in an effort to curb the number of fires which annually mar the Christmas season in many homes. ~ At the top of the list of "dont's" is the one concerning the open orations, Christmas trees dow curtains, table cloths, of says the statement. "When Jie ed, they should be under gf not be provided." It is unged that electric be kept to a minimum. flames of candles used as decora- tions and in' special services. "Any open flame lighting, as by candle, should be permitted only where fixed holders are provided of Christmas trees should be amined for defects in plugs fuses and for breaks and dam: to cords. and should not be left was presented by the members of the choir. Miss Betty Coats was the leading lady in an all-girl cast. Among those who assisted diagonally at the base and Songs and recitations were pre- |i sented by the children of the Sun- day School. Santa Claus distribu- ted gifts after the performance. pings and decorations, the marshal advises. log, he hoff chairmen of the [weil away from flammable jo supervision and extinguished i mediately when adult care oy dies" be used Wherever possible, [HI Combustible decorations shoulf! It is pointed out evergreen trees dry out quick in th house more than a few days. Th trees should be well supported ar located away from flames. If o were Norma Fish, Martha and |in some water it will retain if Catherine Biggar and Margie | freshness longer. Coats. | "A HomeAway From Home" GREYSCHER HOUSE FOR ELDERLY and RETIRED PEOPLE a 0 © % 27 Reynolds Street South Qakville = Telephone 125 GREETINGS And Best Wishes Fer Joy at Christmas And Happiness in The NEW YEAR Clark's Service Centre RE RE EEE NR ENE EEE EEEEEEREEEEEEEREEEEEREREREREEER EERE We agree that you are "Tops-Plus" and you rate our cheeriest wishes for a Merry Christmas and happiness in the New Year to come Alfred E, Whitaker | 4 ZEEBRRRRREERRRRREEREERRRRRERRERERED