THE OARVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL Thursday, May 20, 1948 HOW HE SAVED THEM FROM |" EATING A PIECE OF CHEESE By Max Trell Knarf, the shadow-boy with the turned-around name, was just passing the cellar steps when he heard two voices. They were high-pitched, squeaky voices "I tell you," ir squeaky voice, piece of cheese!" "Yes" said the second voice, "but why is it. down in the cel- lar? There must be something Wrong with it!" sisted the first 's a beautiful Saw Two Mice Knarf peered down the cellar steps. He saw two mice talking together at the bottom of the steps. "There's nothing the cheese. It's oh!" At that moment the mice spied Rnarf coming down the steps, wrong with and they both scampered off. But |s Knarf ran after them, and finally came on them both, trying to hide under a log at the corner of the wood bin, They both looked frightened. "It's all right. I'm hot a cat. I won't hurt you," Knarf assured them. Wasn't a Cat They gazed at him up and down with their sharp eyes, and pres- ently, after seeing quite plainly that he wasn't a cat, they crept out again. Knarf saw they were two very-young mice. "What's this about a piece of cheese 2 Knarf asked. At this the first mouse said: "Oh, it's hanging on a little bit of wire. T want to take it. But my sister Annabelle won't let eli "No, IT won't," cried Annabelle. "I'm sure there's something wrong Knarf And The Two Mice ith itl" : "Let me see it," said Knarf, So the two mice, Annabelle and her little brother (his name was Horace) took Knarf to the back of the cellar. Sure enough, there was the piece of cheese. It was! in a trap. "Ther of cheese? v't it a beautiful piece imed Horace, Shouted at Him But just as he went to put his head in the hole and reach for it, both Knarf and Annabelle shout- ed: "No! No! Come back!" Poor Horace! Poor little mouse! In another instant he would have been caught in the trap. Then Knarf explained to Hor- ace about mouse-traps. "They're just as 'bad as cats" he said. "Once they catch you, you can never get away. Don't. ever. touch: any cheese that you see hanging on a piece of wire." "I knew there was something wrong with it," Annabelle ng over and over again. "I knew it wouldn't be down here without some good reason." Invited Knarp to Visit Just then Annabelle and Hor- ace's father came along. When they told him how Knarf had saved Horace's life, he invited Knarf to come in the cellar and them at any time. "Most folks don't like us," he said a little sadly. "But we try. to keep out of their way. And now and then we help some of the bigger animals." "You do?" Knarf said in sur- prise. "Once a mouse saved the life of a lion!" Horace said in a very proud voice. "Its in. all the books, Everybody knows the story of the lion and! the mouse!" And then they all bowed their heads politely to Knarf and whisht!--they were gone. kept HOBBY COLUMN By Wm. D. Christianson, Jr. Many boys and girls' of this vicinity are doubtless relaxing now after extended efforts in pre- paration for the hobby show just held. Those who saw it are un- animous on its success. This year's list of prize-winners indi- cates that many new enthusiasts have entered the field. There was a surprising increase in the num- ber of exhibits shown, particular ly in the primary and open divi- slons. All over town ideas for a better: entry next year are taking shape in various minds. A lot of plan- ning ahead is necessary in many. types of exhibits, so now is the time to start lining up what you will be showing in next years which we could tell about in fu- ture columns in this paper. Some classes were not well represented this year. By start ing in right now some of you boys and girls should be able to make some fine natural history collections. Why not/begin now to gather and mount a botanical collection which will extend through the coming year. We were disappointed in the photo- graphic showing but maybe by this time next year our photo- graphers, both young and old, will have had their cameras working overtime and will show some rare "shots" The handi- crafts indicated a real effort by the exhibitors. Leathercraft and shelleraft were outstanding and will continue to be most popular. Plastics were shown, but we look forward to seeing more done in this medium. The local schools handle horticulture and domestic science but there is an .opportun- ity for far more exhibits, which should be more by the hobby show. The has been made that new and larg- er space has been obtained for next year. Some idea conceived from the show just held will start |. many to work in preparation for something better which they will hope to be a coming priize-win- ner. Many enthusiasts had entries which could not be classified with- in their own division. Most of these found their way into the open division. The result will doubtless itate i teachers. One lone pet entry. this year might be the forerunner of a full pet show section next year. New Stamp to Be Issued Soon Two new stamps will appear this month from the United States. On May 28th will appear a 3-cent commemorative Stamp honoring the four chaplains: who secrificed their lives in the sink- ing of the S.S. Dorchester in the North Atlantic in February, 1943. It will be on sale the first day. from W: i on, D.C. A new 3- enlargement of many sections. We noticed a great number of unusual collections. In , other years we have seen fine collec- tions of pencils, mechanical mod- els, post cards, pennants, miner- als, seeds, shells, insects, pressed flowers, leaves and grasses. We. know there are other collections around town such as cups saucers, spoons, flowered glasses, picture plates, buttons and badges, just to mention a few. We would like to hear from any- one who has an unusual collection and| cent Wisconsin Statehood com- memorative will be issued from Madison, Wisconsin, on May 29th. Others are expected in July and August. Great Britain has changed her policy and issued commemora- tives aimed at the collector's pocketbook. Our first shock was the 215d. and one pound stamps just out from England in honor of Their Majesties silver wedding jubilee. The pound stamp is beautiful but rather steep for the average collector's purse. Now comes word from the Crown agents that 47 colonies and ter- ritories/ of the British Common= wealth are to have two new stamps apiece for this same ju- bilee. The lower value in each case will be the present domestic rate. The higher value will be the top rate, the same as in the current regular issues. That will mean 14 pound values and 13 valued at 10 shillings. The total face value of the 94 stamps an- nounced will be something around 125 pounds. The Union of South Africa has issued & pair of 8d Commemory- tives of the wedding Jubilee, Doubtless: other Dominions, Dos- sibly including: our own, will hon. or Their Majesties' silver Jubilee with other special stamps, Dates to remember: Tuesday, May 25th, there will be a join; meeting of the Junior Stam, club and the Philatelic society on this evening. The Junior meeting will start at 7 pm. and the Son. ior at 8 p.m. Juniors who wish to do so may stay on for the Senior meeting. Chisholm & Colborne Sts. ANNOUNCES . . . FREE ESTIMATES Phone GLARK'S Service CENTRE We are now equipped to do . . . Complete Car Repainting Body and Fender Repairs Touch-up Work POWER GLAZING (The Modern Simonize) Oakville - NO OBLIGATION 1031-w - Public, Public Libraries Municipal Roads Township Roads County Roads One Mill Subsidy Dept. of Municipal Affairs: IN THE YEAR 1942, FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1943 County of Halton Department of Educati on: Separate, Secondary and Vocational Schools ..§ 43 560 600 Department of Health: Venereal Disease . . School Dental Service Department of Highways: 114 11 20,206 29,762 22,079 Burlington Town of Georgetown Milton 2,864 99 1,082 Village of Oakville Acton $ 4,357 154 3,086 811 Esquesing Grants Paid by the Government of the Province of = Ontario to Municipalities in the County of Halton \ Township of Nassagaweya ¢ 4333 § 4,287 § 2,284 1,463 Nelson Trafalgar 8,115 Total Grants . 116,332 $ 4,045 § 4,126 $ 7,597 § 3129 § 141500 § - 9,741 $ 18,280 Assessment owned) Legislative Grants Public, Public Health Unit, School Dental Ser Municipal Roa as Urban Roads County Roads . One Mill Subsidy Venereal Disease . . Township Roads . . $22,078,109 Grant in Terms of Mills .... 5.3 Department of Health: Grants to Public Hospitals (other than municipally $ 1,288,794 § 1,082,270 3.1 3.8 $ 3,085,976 § 810,667 § 2.5 3.9 IN THE YEAR 1947, FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1948 Department of Education: Separate, Secondary and Vocational Schools . Public Libraries ....... Department of Health: County Department of Highways: 21,416 77,845 58,572 Dept. of Municipal 'Affairs: 23,801 1,389 18,810 § 224 2,283,699 § 1,462,616 6.2 6.7 12,716 20,534 § 24,749 9,140 2,310 1,459 Total Grants 496,600 $ 24,723 § 33,604 $1 70,213 22,653 _§ $ 5,043,225 6 20,345 4,414 5,365 47,693 78 23620 § « Assessment rant in Terms of owned) Grants to Public Department of Health: 3 $23,801,450 ills 20.9 Department of Health: Grants to Public Hospitals (other than municipally- Hospitals (I imate fiscal year Other than Municipally-Owned--Not Calculated-- $ 1,389,330 $1,180,990 17.8 28.5 1949) $ 3,322,800 § 900,980 § 21.1 25.1 2,309,660" $ 1,459,060 \ 20.6 16.2 Your Grants Increased Materially Under the Administration of the Drew Government. Return That Government June 7th RE-ELECT HALL FOR HALTON $ 4,414,260 § 10 47579" $61,811 5,364,850 Re: 139 Gal Tore Even DR. You opho) les, | Rang Book Man anc GORI Dumyj Firew LO Win Floor: Pt le 1 Cak; Lost