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HAILEYBURY, ONTARIO THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1953 _ Subscription Rate: $2.00 per year Vol. 49: No. 2 When Will Lake Temiskaming Lose it's Winter Mantie? The Haileyburian's annual guessing contest on the date of the ice leaving Lake Temiska- ming is again open to readers. 'the first records of this age-old contest appear in the 1923 issue of the paper and the conditions governing the contest remain the same with the exception of the closing date for entries. In the early days the date was April 26, but in the intervening years, it was advanced to April 9th when the ice went out on the 10th in 1945. The official judge in 1923 was W. J. McLean. Today the dect- sion rests with. Neil Fleming pioprietor of the Matabanick Hotel who has acted in this ca- pacity since 1946, According to Mr. Fleming, we may have more snow, hut any fierce below zero The lake weatner is unlikely iroze over on December 20th which is considered average timing. So here are the rules and a 1ecord of dates for twenty-four years to assist those entering the contest. One guess only is allow- ed to each person, and in each family; fill out the coupon below and mail it to The Haileyburian ofiice; entries must reach the of- fice or be postmarked not later than April 9th, 1953. Record 1O2s eS oe May 5th We)" meena -- May Sth KR) a ee May lst 19325 _.-- May 10th (933iee eee May /i0 1994 2p. = May 5th 1935 --- -- May 9th 1936 -- ~ May 13th 1937 _= --- Mav 8th §OSS i Seeat ee 8 April 22nd 1939 .. Se S May 10th 1940 __ --- May 7th 1941S -- April 29th 1942 e225 See -- April 28th ee ee eee May 7th 1944 __ ae May, 0th 1945 __ _~ April 9th 1095 fe ee ee April: 20 1997) See xe May 18th 1948 --_ _.. April 30th 1949 __ _-- April 29th 1O5Qme Sees May 14th 195 ere eee April 29th 19S 2 yeaa ee ee May 3rd COUPON My guess is that the ice will be out of Lake Temiskaming Name Board of Education Seek New Maths Teacher The Board of Education accept- ed the resignation of Mr. R. Thompson at their last meeting. Mr. Thompson has accepted a po- sition to téach in Eastern Onta- rio next fall. Mr. Thompson's subjects in- clude mathematics, a few scien- ces and physical training. The Board has inserted an advertise- ment in a Toronto paper to fill the vacancy for the fall term, All members were present for the meeting which devoted much time to the year's budget. Calendar of Events Thursday, March 19th---Beap Supper, Anglican Church. Thursday, March 19th--Piano Recital, pupils of Miss Maher and Miss Donaldson, Blue Room, at Hotel Haileybury, 8 o'clock. Home and School Open House Tuesday, March 24th. C. I. M..M." meeting, March 20th. Haileybury ° Art March 28th and 29th. 1.0.D.E. Cooking School, April 17th and 18th. High School Operetta, 21, 22 and 23, Friday, "Exhibition April Ld Horne, Discoverer of Noranda, Dies at 88 Edmund Henry Horne, discov- erer of the great Noranda base metals field in Northern Quebec died in a Halifax hospital on Sun- day. He struck Noranda after a 40- year search for gold that led him from Colorado and Nevada to California and British Calumbia and up into the wilds of Labrador. Before today's Labrador iron ore development was thought of, he predicted that these resources would one day be harnessed in a big undertaking. Ed Horne was on his last grub- stake and exhausted when he made the big strike; he sold his option for $280,000 and returned to his birthplace, Enfield, N.S., where he ended his days as a suc- cessful dairy farmer| Rotarians Recall Ear:y Days of Club at Anniversary Sixty-five Rotarians gathered in Hotel Haileybury on Saturday evening toattend a banquet held to honor the day twenty-five years ago when the local club came into being. Representatives from North Bay, Sudbury, Kirkland Lake Val d'Or, Englehart and Oshawa were welcomed by President Lorne Charbonneau following the toast to The Queen, proposed by Dr. W. C. Arnold. Fourteen ot the twenty-six past presidents were among those present and they were introduced vy Mr. Charbonnau. Two of them H. G, Pickard and Reg. Unwin o1 Kirkland Lake gave a resumé of the early days ot the Club, Mr. vickard dealt with the actual iormation of the club in 1928 and read the minutes of the first meet- ing. Mr. Unwin discussed the activities of the club and spoke particularly of the water sports day which is held annually dur- ing the month of August. This day was the outeome of the swime ming classes first offered to the children of the town in 1932 un- der the instruction of Carl Hutt. Since that time, beach conditions and equipment have been steadily improved and attendance at the swimming classes has soared, District Governor Stan Ever- son of Oshawa gave an illuminat- ing talk on the international as- pect of Rotary and its ideals and purpose, District Govern-Elect Ray Jessup of Sudbury chose the importance Of the work being done for crippled children for his subject. Guest speaker, Squadron Lead- er C. E, Harris of North Bay was introduced by a Past President. M. & .Whitby. Mr. Harris told of the progress being made in the organization of the Ground Ob- server Corps at North Bay and gave an interesting talk on how the success of the corps depend- ed on volunteers throughout the district who would be trained in spotting planes and identifying them. Sing songs were led by Dr. J. C. A Crawford and when the par- ty was over, Rotarians were un- animous in their thought that "it was the best meeting ever held". Baptist Mission Circle Meet at Mrs, J. Belland's The monthly meeting of the Baptist Mission Circle met Tues- day afteroon in the home of Mrs, J. Belland, After the opening prayer, the hymn "Face to Face" was sung. Mrs, Geo. Kranz read the Scripture, the first chapter of James. Mrs. C. Palmer led in prayer. Plans were made to hold a Vhankoffering service in April Also, it was decided to pack a food parcel to send'to India. 'Mrs M. Crooks gave for the topic a story of a modern "Stephen" who was put to death because of his belief in Jesus Christ. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Crooks', North Cobalt The roll call is to be answered with a Scripture verse pertaining to faith." . A social time followed with a Home and School Card Party lovely lunch served by the. hos- April 28th, in the new gymnasium téss. Board of Education Reports on School's Financiai Position Cost of education continues to rise in Haileybury as in other communities, Since Provincial grants have not increased, the extra cost must be borne by the local taxpayer. During 1952 the operating cost of the High School amounted to $20,018.86 and that of <u. Public School was $22,181.58. After de- ducting grants and other income the balance of $9,441.68 for High School and $14,135.17 for Public School came from the municipali- ty at the rate of 8 mills and 10 mills respectively, Average daily attendance at the-High School was 68 pupils of whom 46 are residents and 22 jive in Bucke Township. Cost of education to the municipality is 76 cents per child per schooi day. Average attendance at the Pub- lic School was 174 pupils of whom only two live outside the town Cost of education of these pupils to the town was 35 cents per pu- pil per school day, To cover the increased costs this year, the Board has hudgeted for an increase of two mills for High School and one mill for the Public School. The increases are partly reduced by economies else- where. However, the High School rate will be further_increased by an additional 4% mills to covera deficit in the Building Account. Three fifths of this deficit 1s the loss on the sale of Dominion of Canada bonds to finance the construction of the new building. Items in the architect's specifica- tians which the Board felt could be deferred were eliminated from the contract, but it was not pos- sible to keep within the. amount of money available. Since local organizations have expressed a wish to contribute ta the cost of stage furnishings, which will en- hance the appearance of the audi- torium, the Board has agreed to purchase them. The cost of these is included in the deficit. The Board will welcome contributions from other organizations for the improvement of or additions to the school property, The gymnasium-auditorium is almost complete. The result isa finer building than was anticipat- ed when the first plan was consid- ered and it is felt that the extra cost has been warranted. Whilst the three schools will have first choice of the use of the building for curricular or non-curricular activities, a committee of the Board is now drawing up regula- tions permitting the use of same by local organizations in the in- terest of the community as a whole. Further details will soon be made public. WEEK IN COURT Three charges of assault caus- ing bodily harm were heard in court, A charge against Joseph Connelly of Englhart, who twistd a Miss Baker's arm, was dismissed; Frank Burling of New Liskeard assaulted Mrs. Burling and signed a bond for $200.00 to keep the peace fora year; Ernest Pannell of New Liskeard struck Henry Peckover in the face and body with his fists and paid $20 and costs, John Heikkila of Cobalt paid two fines of $10 and costs each for being intoxicated in a public place and "having liquor." A charge against Bruce Chris- tie of Matachewan for illegal possession of a permit was with- drawn and he paid $10 and costs for having liquor in a place other than his residence. Intoxication in a public place cost Alex Batise of Matachewan $10 and costs. Milivoy Bratina of O'Brien left his vehicle on the highway with~ out a clear view and paid $10 and costs. For being unlawfully engaged in cutting timber and possessing a .22 rifle during a closed deer and moose season, A. Lauzier of Englehart paid $10 and costs. A charge against Alfred Barnes of Latchford for attempted for- gery to the prejudice of Mrs. J. Lafleur was withdrawn. District Trainer Holds Classes for Brownies and Guides 3rownies and Guides from Co- Valt, Haileybury and New Lis- eard attended classes over the week-end under the supervision of the district trainer, Mrs. Reilly of Wirkland Lake. These classes are held each year with a view to bringing new ideas for programs things to make and games and songs to each organization, On Saturday morning, fourteen ittended a class for Blue Guiders in the Anglican parish hall and in? At euchre, the ladies' the afternoon seventeen Brown Gudiers and Blue Guiders partici- pated in the class held. The local Association served tea at four q'clok, The president Mrs, M, A, Whitby, Mrs. Fred. Thompson, Mrs. Don Gardiner and Mrs. H. Jenkins served. On Friday evenin, . Brownies and Guides from Haileybury went to New Liskeard to see movies on "Guides' National Camp" and "Brownies". Hailevburv Art Club to Exhibit Verdonk's Work On Saturday afternoon and evening and Sunday afternoon, March 28th and 29th, the Hailey- bury Art Club will present an ex- hibition of Adrian Verdonk's paintings in the High School. Members of the local club will also take this opportunity to ex- hibit their own work, Adrian Verdonk was born in Hoiland in 1896. He came of a talented family--his father wasa mural painter and hig brother a famous sculptor, Verdonk won much atten: tion and many prizes when a boy for his outstanding work and lived for the day when he would »e) enrolled in the Royal Art Acjdemy and study under the faa}eus professor Huib Luns, «hie worked seriously and spent {leisure time in the Art Gal- er js studying the works of the Old' Masters. To paint was his life, hut his modesty and worship of other painters kept him from se&ting recognition in the art world. However, his work could not go forever unrecognized and finally his piled up canvasses were discovered and an exhibition ar ranged, : To Adrian's amazement he read accounts of his work from the foremost critics who praised him with such phrases as "the most talented painter of our times' -- "through his hands the beauti- ful lights and rich colors of the Oid Masters have come back after three hundred years". To this very humble artist this was indeed a tribute--to have nis work compared to the beloved Masters was beyond his highest hopes. Mr. Verdonk is at present in Holland but expects to return to Canada in the near future bring- ing with him more of his fine work. He has witho+ doubt much to contribute to art in Can- ada. The local club will also take this opportunity to exhibit their own work, hig Rebekahs and Friends Enjoy Social Evening The regular meeting of North- ern Light Rebekah Lodge was held on Tuesday evening, March 10th, with the Noble Grand, Mrs. M. Hargrave presiding. The business meeting was short so that members and their iriends who had been invited to attend could enjoy a social even- ing. Games were playea and the prize winners were as follows: Bridge--lst, Mrs. W. Gordon. 2nd, Mrs. A. Hargrave Euehre--lst, Mrs. W. Stewart 2nd, Mrs. Joe Leveille. Chinese Checkers--lst, Mrs. E. Carriere; 2nd, Mrs, B. McFar- lane. Mr§ V. Dinesen held the lucky number for a prize and Mrs. E. Del Guidice won the basket of groceries. The social committee serveda dainty lunch and members wish to thank all those who attended. The declining trend in the birth rate was reversed in 1951, al- though the rate for that year re- mained below that of 1947, a 25- year record high. C.W.L. Holds Successful St. Patrick's Day Party The annual St. Patrick's Day card party at the parish hall saw twenty-three tables of euchre and bridge participating in the cvening's entertainment. The ladies' bridge winners were Ist, Mrs H, Brunette; 2nd Mrs. J. Worrall; consolation, Mrs. P Valentine. Winners from the men's playing were: Ist, Ron. Morissette; 2nd, Mr. C. Tuer; consolation, Mr. T. Tulloch. winners were Ist, Mrs. J. A. LaBine; 2nd, Mrs. Cloutier, North Cobalt; and consolation, Mrs. N. Labarge, Mr. N. Labarge took Ist prize for the men at euchre with Mr. A, Bourget 2nd and Mr. L. Gra- vel consolation, Accompanied by Mrs. J. Bou- dreau Mrs, B. Dans sang two songs, "Peg O' My Heart" and "Spring Is Here Again'. Mrs. L. Simard and Mrs. Ken. Watson raffled thirty lovely sur- prise boxes. A very nice lunch was served with Mrs. S. McGillivray and Mrs. J. O'Grady acting as conven- ers, The League extends sincere thanks to all those who assisted in making the evening successful. New Road Work Is Planned For Northern Ontario Ontario will get rolling in high gear on road construction this year, Premier Frost said last week, spending $153,000,000 on its highways or about $54,000,000 more than last year. Estimated cost of new con- otruction is $95,000,000, roughly one-third of the total amount spent on building roads in the last ten years. In his budget speech Provincial Legislature the premier said $30,000,000 of the funds will come from the current fiscal year's revenue through supplementary grants to a high- way reserve account established last fall. Another $23,000,000 $23,000,000 will be paid into the reserve amount form the 1953-54 budget which also provides for expenditure of $58,000,000 on cur- rent account and for $42,000,000 from capital borrowings. The amount is "unprecedented in On- tario." Motor vehicle registration in Ontario has grown faster than population, said the premier, with 1,200,000 compared with 691,615 ten years ago. The speech gave a brief break- down by districts of projects in- eleded in capital construction. Northern Ontario $19,891,000 including the North Bay by-pass; the Trans-Canada Highway in the Huntsville, Sudbury, Chap- leau, Hawk Junction and White River area; work between Hawk River and Michipicoten Harbor to the and continuation from Mont- real River of a highway from Sault Ste Marie. The Premier said it was hoped to provide Hawk Junction and the nearby iron inining community of Wawa with a road outlet in two or three years. Hawk would be on the Trans-Canada Highway. He said also that extent of work this year on the extension north from Montreal River along the north shore of Lake Superior would depend on engineering and other problems in the rugged ountry. Northwestern Ontario, $39,- 863,000 including Atokokan high- way and the Trans-Canada High- way east and west from Fort William. The budget included $1,000,000 for construction of mining roads. Municipalities would receive $16,525,000 for capital construc- tion and another $16,782,000 for road maintenance. Legion Zone Meeting $ In Englehart Next Sunday Fifteen members attended the regular meeting of the Legion on Monday evening and heard an interesting talk by John Sumbler of New Liskeard on his trip to England. President Sam Hughes will re- present the branch at the zone meeting to be held in Englehart on Sunday. Members who wish to attend the meeting are asked to contact Mr. Hughes. Ice Fishermen Spend Two Nites in Northern Bush Ice-fishing is normally looked upon as a quiet, tedious pastime. The fisherman simply baits hi? hook, drops a line down and waits George Beaudet, Eric Soderstrom and Bill Hammerstrom found out this week that the sport can lead to unforeseen waiting for more than just a lake trout. Early Sunday morning, the well known fishermen headed for Niccolite Lake, some forty-five miles west of Haileybury in a Temiskaming Airways plane pi- loted by owner Gerry Quinlan. Although the trip was uneventful conditions were not to the pilot's liking at any time. By late afternoon, both Air- way pilots, Quinlan and Chuck Thompson, ran into very dirty - weather on their regular trips. Wet, sticky snow made it impos- sible for Thompson to bring the fishermen home at 5.30 p.m. Al- though he made it off the lake by himself, he was not happy about the take-off. Quinlan also at- tempted to come in from _ the south with a larger aircraft but heavy icing forced him down overnight at another camp. Ac- cording to George Beaudet, "lake trout with no salt and no trim- mings can be very tasty', for that was their fare on Sunday night. Concern for the fliers and fisher- men was averted as Thompson made home base on Sunday night piloting the Stinson. On his return flight Monday morning, Quinlan circled the men and net long afterward, both pilots participated in an airdrop from a Fairdhild Huskie. Down to the sleepless fishermen from the drop hatch went snowshoes and supplies with instructions to head for Mendolssohn Lake four miles distant. Continuing on to Macobe Lake for another fishing party the fliers were forc- to spend Monday there due. to sticky conditions. "Lots of snow and a good crust made the trek in the woods 'easy going' " said George. The hardy fishermen took off at 6 a.mi on Tuesday and at 11 a.m. reached their destination where th plane was waiting for them. As to how they slept, the good humored George said "they sat down" and that "he had no trouble sleeping when he got home to his own bed. And the fishing--the boys gota nice catch of lake trout and tho- roughly enjoyed their enforced outing. Barn Door Needs Locks Ottawa despatches have noted that the cost of the Currie report on conditions at CampPetawawa has been greater than the losses uncovered. What of it? There may be other horses that can be locked behind the barn door. --The Printed Word OBITUARY George Nelson Hiles George Nel$on Hiles, well known old timer of Northern On- tario, died on Monday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. john Clow, North Cobalt, in his eighty-second year. : Mr Hiles was born in Welland County and came North in 1922, where he made his home in Hail- eybury. After the fire of 1922, he settled in North Cobalt and re- mained there for the rest of his life. His wife predeceased him in 1946. Until his later years, Mr. Hiles was actively engaged in truck farming in North Cobalt and the surrounding areas. He is survived by his daughter. Mrs. John Clow of North Cobalt and one son, Mr. Vernon Hiles of Sudburv. He was a member of the Hail- eybury Anglican Church. The funeral service was held on Thursday from the Tulloch fune- ral chapel with Canon C. Goodier officiating. Pallbearers were T. J. Duncan, Cobalt, Robert Watson, Bert Page, Burt MacPherson and Wal- do Brown , North Cobalt and Charles Phelps of Lorraine. Interment was in Mount Plea- sant Cemetery.