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Two COLBORNE CHRONICLE - Thursday, June 22nd. 19S7 Puncuality Fixation Inspired Landmark For almost a century and a half the Old Town Clock on Citadel Hill in Halifax ticked away the hours of a rapidly developing period in our nation's history. It is a landmark of renown, both for Canadians, landed immigrants and visitors from other lands, for it is one of the first eye-catching structures visible as shps sail into Halifax harbour. It was also one of the last things to bo remembered as soldiers 'and sailors, enlisted in both world wars, boarded the convoys in Bedford Basin en route to scenes of battle. It seems, therefore, important to me that I include some of its history and the recent development for its use, in my continuing review of historical events and artifacts. It is a most interesting and chaining building. Its con-structon was proposed by the Duke of Kent when he was in charge of military operations in Halifax. Tradition has »it that the Duke was very m particular about puncuality. He found the citizens were lax in this matter and felt that a public clock might help overcome this trait. However, before this could be accomplished in 1800, the Duke left tor England to marry. He was the father of Queen Vicoria. * The clock building was started on April 21, 1801, and completed in October. 1894. The works of the clock were "brought from London by the transport "Dart" in June, 1803. Merchants of Halifax contributed toward its cost and it was first called the Garrison Clock. In recent years, tKe federal government rejuvenated the building very carefully, making as few changes as ppossible. The old clock still regularly tells the time for the citizens of Halifax. Centennial Contribution As part of its recognition of our birthday celebration of Canada's hundred years of Confederation, the city of Halifax, through the efforts of the Centennial Visual Arts Subcommittee, has arranged for an exhibition of ofpaint-ing and crafts to be held on the grounds of Halifax Citadel. The paintings will be shown in the Old Powder Magazine within the Citadel walls, while crafts will be shown in the Old Clock Tower on the hillside outside the gates. E. N. Roulston of the Handicrafts Centre, whose editor- ials in the quarterly news sheet 'Handicrafts', constantly" inspire perfection in the creative arts among Nova Scotia craftsmen, is happy that at last they will have an exhibition place for their top quality It is worth noting that the interior of the Old Clock Tower is composed of four rooms and an entrance hall, painted in a light colour to form an excellent background for the display of crafts, which will be open from nine until five daily, with extended hours in the tourist season. Examples of jewellery, weaving, wrought iron, woodwork, ceramics, ships in bottles, and rug hooking will be on display. The present exhibit will continue until the end of December, 1967, and it is hoped that after that date, arrangements will be made for it to be permanent. COUNCIL (continued) Moved by Councillor McPherson, seconded by Councillor Jensen, that the rules governing the passing of bylaws be suspended for this meeting. Carried. Moved by Councillor Jensen and seconded by Councillor Ferguson, that the By-laws be given second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor McPherson, that the By-Laws be given third reading, signed, sealed and numbered 954 and 955 respectively. Carried. Correspondence: From the Dept. of Public Welfare with cheque for $353. for April welfare; Dept. of Health with cheque for $490. Ambulance subsidy: Dept. of Highways with cheque for $1500. part subsidy of streets; Dept. of Education with cheque for $1450. subsidy on recreation; LOBO with cheque for $383.28 being share of licence fees in Colborne; Magistrate Baxter with cheque for $1.29 being share of fines; Application with fee for catering licence by Laurence Caterers; Letter from J. S. Dick about increase in taxes; Letter from Board of Managers, Old St. Andrew's Pres. Church re replacing of shrubs; Northumberland & Durham Health Unit report; Mrs. W. McGlennon re sewerage frontage charges. On motion the above correspondence was filed. George Blyth introduced a letter in which he stated that he had been approached by a group of interested citizens to restore the fountain in Victoria Park. He stated that offers had been made for voluntary labour and materials and felt that it would be a god Centennial project. It was moved by Councillor McPherson, and seconded by Councillor Ferguson, that George Blyth head a committee to restore the fountain in Victoria Park as one of Colborne Council's Centennial projects. Carried. Mr. A. Cammack, chairman of the Sanitary Land Fill Committee reported to the Council the results of a special meeting of the Township of Cramahe Council regarding the dump, as Cramahe is in partnership with Colborne in this project. After discussion on remuneration to members represent- ing Colborne on the Sanitary Land Fill Committee, it was moved by Councillor Jensen, seconded by Councillor McPherson that the members of the Colborne Committee be paid at the rate of $5.00 per meeting and mileage at 10c per mile. . ..... Regarding correspondence from the Board of Transport Commisioners re protection at crossings at Victoria and Ontario Streets, the Board wished an answer as to whether the Council would confirm that they would assume 12J/2% of the capital cost amounting to approximately $30,000.00, plus 50% of the annual maintenance on each crossing. The clerk was instructed to write the Board that action was being considered. Application for building permit to build a house on Parliament Street. Moved by Councillor Jensen, seconded by Councillor Ferguson, that this application be granted. Application from Mr. A. M. Chisholm and Mr. Bruce Ferguson for rebate of taxes on properties destroyed by fire. Moved by Councillor McPherson, seconded by Councillor Jensen, that the taxes on these properties be pro-rated as of date of fire. Carried. Moved by Councillor McPherson, seconded by Councillor Ferguson, that the Road Committee, with the aid of Chief Blyth, be empowered to order and place special parking signs where needed. Carried. Discussion of a Road Program Totten, Sims, Hubicki & Associates were invited to send a representative to "meet Council with opinions on a 5-year program at a special meeting on June 19th. Due to new highway construction, the entrance to the Community Hall will have to be raised. The Streets Foreman was given authority to deal with Cobourg Construction on this matter at a cost of appriximately $200.00. It was moved by Councillor Jensen, seconded by Councillor McPherson, that: accounts as presented be paid. Carried. Colborne Public Utilities, Hall $34.65, Pumping station 41.61, supplies 21.50, office: 3.68, fire 4.46, at total of $136.10; J. Haynes, grass East Colborne Cemetery, 16.00; Bell Telephone, 2533 39.56, 2434 17.75, 2334 9.56, 2621 16.07, a total of 82.94; C. G. Goodrich, grass cutting 30.00; K. Clark, foreman 5 weeks, 580.65; H. Clark, caretaker five weeks, 146.28; N. Black, streets five weeks 430.50; G. Blyth, police, five weeks 334.05; G. T. Moore, Clerk-Treas., five weeks 324.00 H. Herrington, labour, three weeks, 156.90; United-Car?, tax rebate, 3.07; Don Tucker, dog catcher, March and April, 50.00; Clarence Yarrow, rent for dump to June 15th, $75.00; Tax account re DVA, 31.32; Colborne Recreation Com., advance on levy, 300.00; J. Carter four weeks crossing guard, 50.00 K. Clark, four weeks truck rental, 100.00; G. Blyth four weeks car allowance, 40.00; Ross Harber. . 8 hrs. streets, 10.00; Receiver-Gener- al, Pen. 52.32, Inc. Tax 132.20. 174.52; OMERS, May payments 97.28; Colborne Recreation Com., advance on levy, 500.00; Colborne & Cramahe Arena, loan, 1,000.00; J. Far-rell, May pension, '10.00 A. Rutherford, ambulance subsidy; 120.00 D. Tucker, salary May and one dog, 32.00; Harnden & King, cold mix, 161.25; Evans Pharmacy, 12.50; Colborne Chronicle, advertising and printing, 111.61; Olivetti-Underwood, calculator and typewriter, 77.07; R. McManus fire 13.27, streets 16.00, sewers 9.00, 37.27; Davy Tree Expert S9.38; W. J. Troop, Fire Dept. insurance, 66.00; Beaverdale Construction, dump, 195.00; Can. Oxygen Ltd., Fire Dept. 22.00; Municipal World, stationery, 8.15; W.C. Board, 1967 assessment, 187.56;; Lafferty-Smith, calcium chloride, 490.00 Fawcett Metal Products, tile and coupler, 19.14; Cobourg Construction, grading streets, 39.00; K. Clark, OGR course, 34,50; A. Dove, meal, 1.70; II. Willard, welding, 58.27; W. Lee, wages voluntary firemen, 216.00; W. Lee, fire chief May, 50.00; D. Clark, 60 boxes of plants park and boulevard, 22.05; Welfare, 437.20. Capital Account Cobourg Construction, Prog. Cert. No. 3, connecting link, $18,152.20; Daily Commercial News, advertising sewer extension, 24.15; Cobourg Sentinel-Star, advertising sewer extension, 11.20; Totten, Sims, Hubicki & Associates, Engr. seewr extension, 622.37; Ontario Municipal Board, fee, 15.00. JOB PRINTING LETTERHEADS ENVELOPES STATEMENTS BUSINESS CARDS CHEQUES . TICKETS etc. Fast, Efficient Service at Competitive Prices Colborne Chronicle KING STREET, COLBORNE PHONE 355-2-107