Dakville - Trafalgar Journal Vol. 4, No. 25 Entered, 2nd. Class Mail, Ottawa THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1951 5 cents 24 Pages a copy, $2.00 per year In advance Smiling Songsters Capture Halton Festival Silverware FFICIALLY OPENED SATURDAY The long-delayed laying of the Cornerstone of the fine new ani- mal shelter of the Oakville and istrict Humane Society, on Maple Bvenue, took place Saturday af- rnoon in the presence of Society d town and township officials ind several score citizens. Orig- y planned for last fall, the ony, which was to have been unfavorable weather. rs. Noel Eaton, a former presi- of Trafalgar; Hedleigh president of the Society, and first vice Herb Merry pays tribute to the late Mary Martin whose generous bequest of $.0,000 made the fine new building pos- sible. The speakers also express- ed appreciation of the splendid ef- forts_of the members of the Jun- jor Humane Society, who collected money to pay for building blocks and also helped with the building. The handprints of the three boys who sold the most blocks, and the footprints of their dogs are im- pressed upon the cement sidewalk leading to the shelter. The boys' names are Harry Street, Terry Budreo and Stirling Banfield. In- side the space beneath the corner- stone are copies of Oakville and Toronto newspapers, a list of names of Humane Society officers, and several current coins. Florence Roach, superin- Oakville-Trafalgar , has resigned her position. Her ignation was accepted by the The burden of the past two rs has considerably marred health," Miss Roach stated in letter of resignation, "and on. iBdical advice I have made this sion." She expressed thanks the directors for their courtesy Bud co-operation. Dr. EB. P. Soames, chief of if, informed the board that ) Roach had mot been well {0 some time, and had been ad: Bed by her physician that she fuld not be able to carry on her ilies as superintendent. om Chisholm, chairman of the paid a warm tribute to manner in which Miss Roach filled her position. tion of this hospital," he "We regret Miss health made her resigna- necessary." On motion of the board decided to resignation has al- effective. The committee will ap- the accident cases handled increased and to industrial mis- e, said, Balle announced that fomen's Auxiliary was hold- garden tour June 21-23, and sted that the proceeds might sed to purchase electrically Bd food serving trucks for fospital. This met with the Ss approval, S RESIGNATION Felicitate Chief Forty years ago a young man hamed Fred Shaw joined the recently formed Oakville Fire Brigade. On Wednesday evening of last week, the veteran fire fighter, now full-time chief of the brigade, was tendered a supper and presentation by his fellow-firemen at the fire hall. On behalf of the brigade, Fire Lieut. Doug Wilson presented to Chief Shaw a handsome busi- ness bag and a marble desk set. The chief expressed his appre- ciation in a fitting speech. CAR CRASH POSTPONES OCEAN TRIP Mrs. O. B. Bergquist's departure on the first stage of a trip to Europe was halted by a motor ac- cident Thursday afternoon last. With her husband, who was driv- ing, Mrs. Bergquist was on her way to Buffalo, to entrain for New York. On the Queen Blizabeth highway a short distance east of Merton bridge, the car skidded, went into the ditch and overturn- ed. Mrs. Bergquist was taken to Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hos- pital with an injured back, but was able to leave the hospital next morning. Mr. Bergquist escaped with minor injuries, Damage to the car was estimated at several hundred dollars. Mr. Bergquist told Provincial Constable A. Haughton, who in- vestigated the accident, that a blowout caused the car to leave the highway. The constable has charged him with reckless driving and driving while intoxicated. Mary Rinstead; centre, Contestants from Oakville schools achieved outstanding suc- cess at the Halton County Music Festival held in Knox Presbyter- ian Church, Milton, Thursday and Friday. Four out of six events on the last day were won by Oak- ville pupils. Central School choir captured the silver cup for urban senior choirs, with a total of 87 points. The shield for the best double trios also went to Central School, with the same total. Brant wood choir took first prize in the junior choir class, with 89 points, and Linbrook. School placed | sec- --CAROL MERRY HAPPILY HOLDS the trophies copped by High School entries, while a group of the choir sounds one of the well rounded notes which won them first place for music director Hugh Brearley. Left to right, front, Mary Wallace, Judy Crawford, Bev Tuck, back, Joan Dobrashian, Heather Blake, Jeanette Gallow. DISTRICT PUPILS PROMINEN IN HALTON MUSIC FESTIVAL Margaret Fell, Margot Ahern; BIG NIGHT The newly formed Kiwanis Club of Oakvilie will hold its Charter Night Dinner and Dance on Mon- day night, May 21st, at the Queen Elizabeth Lodge, Port Credit, when over 200 guests are expect: ed The charter will be presented by Ralph D. Steele, of Chatham, Governor of the District, and will be accepted by Angus McMillan, president. of the local club. met) ond in the double trio On the first day of the festival, the choir of Oakville-Trafalgar High School took first prize in the class for high school choirs, maximum 60 voices, and second for girls' choir, minimum 15 voices, The duet for girls under 21 was won by Myrna Evans and Sheila McCausland of Oakville-Trafalgar High School. Myrna Evans took second place in the solo class for girls under 16; Thomas Sale first for solo, boys under 21; and Jo- seph Ezesky third in the same event, while David Nairn took third in the solo for boys under 21. ARRANGE FIREWORKS FOR KIDDIES The birthday of Queen Victoria is going to be celebrated in the time-honored manner in Oakville this year with a big display of fire- works. Thanks to the enterprise of Fred Sharpe, a west side citi- zen, who started the practice two years ago, a collection is being taken up to purchase fireworks for a public display at the lakefront at the foot of Chisholm street. "We had a bigger turnout last year than the year before," Mr. Sharpe told the Journal, "and we should have a still bigger one this year." Contributions were coming in well, he said, and it was hoped they would reach $150 or $200, which would be enough to buy quite a good number of fireworks. Mr. Sharpe fs being assisted in the project by Joe Anderson of Stew- art St. West, and Norm Carlson of Allan St. North, and donations may be sent to any of the three By pooling their money in this way, people can see a much bet- ter display than If they bought their fireworks Individually, The location, beside the lake, makes for safety, and provides an ideal view. All citizens, young and old, are welcome to go and watch the fireworks, which will be set off Thursday evening, May 24th, as |soon as it gets dark enough. Murray, Li Hamilson, will preside. Present will be delegations from the Kiwanis Club of Hamil- St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Tharold. Toronto will be repre- sented by members of the Kiwan- is Club of Toronto, North Tor- onto, West © Toronto and the Kingsway. The Mayor of Oakville and presidents of the local Rotary, Lions and Optimists Clubs have also been invited. SPRING BLOOMS FORM VIVID BACKGROUND FOR ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW A profusion of gorgeous spring flowers against a background of forsythia greeted visitors to the crafts and flower show of Oakville Arts and Crafts, in Victorla Hall, Sunday afternoon. The splendid floral display was arranged by the members of Bronte Hortleultural Society, co-operating with Arts and Crafts. Around the big hall were arranged displays of various han- diwork produced by members of the craft's classes. These included a particularly fine display of pot- tery, dresses, basketry, leather work, weaving and pajntings, all of which showed a high degree of craftsmanship. Afternoon tea was served, and those pouring were Mrs. Douglas Wilkes, Sr, Mrs. Keith McColm, Mrs, Richard George, Mrs. Clare Willls, Winners of the door prizes were Keith MeColm, C. P. V. Tol- Chamber Disbands Oakville-Trafalgar Chamber of Commerce has discontinued all Its SE, and is turning the bal- e of its funds over to the Santor. Chauber. Peclston of the directors to take this action fol- lowed the sending out of a ques- tionnaire asking for opinions on sustaining and supporting the Chamber to make it a progressive force in the community. One hun- dred and eighty of these questlon- naire forms were mailed to busi- ness people In the town and town- ship, and less than 20 per cent were returned. The directors took this response as an Indication that their organization was no longer wanted. CANADA'S FINEST, GOTHAM'S GLAMOR PROMISED AS CONCERT GROUPS LAUNCH CAMPAIGNS If every Oakville and district citizen isn't music con- scious by this week-end, it certainly won't be the fault of the two local organizations currently campaigning for sub- scriptions to fall and winter concert series. From Home and Abroad One group, the Oakville-Trafalgar Home & School Association, is in the midst of a drive designed to ensure the success of its second annual $5.00 series of five con- certs, which feature Canadian soloists, choral and instru- mental groups. . The other, the Oakville Community Con- certs committee, is conducting a canvass this week to fi- nance, through individual $5.50 subscriptions, three local recitals by artists of international repute. SEEK SIX HUNDRED SEASON'S SUBSCRIBERS "The enthusiasm we've seen leaves no doubt the series will go committee chairman Mark told a dinner meeting of eighty Community Concerts can- vassers at the Oakville Club on Monday night. "A closed mem- bership drive is the only way to guarantee bringing this type of music to Oakville. This way, we can have music of international concert calibre without financial risk." Paying tribute to lent work done by the Home & School group," Mr. Auden main- tained that the H. & S. serle; cannot go beyond a certain scope. "There Is absolutely no conflic- tion between the two serles," he asserted. "When our committee decided its primary purpose was to bring artists of international prominence here, we approached Brian McCool, of the department of education, which supports the H. & S. series. He told us their purpose Is to bring music to the schools, and that the plan must have adult support in the early stages, but admitted it was finan- cially impossible to bring in art- ists of an international standard. We were therefore assured there was no confliction. Certainly there is no confliction between the heads of the two organizations. Someone Is trying to create it--someone in Toronto, not In Oakville." Willard Sistare, representative of Community Concerts, told the group an objective of 600 mem- berships has been set for the drive, which continues all this week or "untll the goal has been reached." He sald the Communi- ty Concerts idea was a more sat- istactory application of the old Chautauqua formula. "Less a few. local expenses, all money sub- scribed goes to booking the best possible concerts," he stated "There are no profits, no losses Mrs. J. Kerfoot secretary, stat- ed Wednesday morning that the total subscriptions secured were "nicely over 200", and probably would top 275 when she totaled the returns later In the day. Mar- cus Auden, president, stated that from organizing members 150 of these tickets were assured prior to the launching of the campalgn. "recent excel Sl our series, AUGMENT MAIL DRIVE WITH STUDENT BLITZ The busy H. & S. committee launched its drive Monday night as high school students staged a house-to-house blitz to asalst in the subscription push. Accord- ing to committee chairman Ed- ward Bulmer, this would "put us over the top." Mr. Bulmer felt the action of Mayor J. R. Black in proclaiming this week "Community Concerts Week" had left the H. & S. As- sociation "out in the cold" where its campaign was concerned. "We were forced to act quickly in order to ensure the success of which was very well received last winter," he declared. "With the direct mail subserip- tions, 'm sure we'll make the Donald MacRae, another H. & S. supporter who has tolled dili- gently to popularize the concerts, offered a very good reason for so doing. "In our first season, Wwe showed a profit of $126.00, which went to the high school instrument fund," he explained. "I certainly hope that the level of interest will be so high that both projects will succeed handsomely. In a sense, both groups are competing for the same dollars, and T doubt if a population of 18,000 gives room for competition. I'm hipped on Canadian talent, so I naturally want to see It have every oppor tunity to perform. We can't af- ford to bring In any big names yet, but maybe we can before too long." Wednesday morning, Mr. Bul mer was happy over 258 cash-in- the-bank subscriptions. "That's away more than we had for the total last year," he sald. He stat ed that a check of H & S canvas gers revealed telephone sales where tickets had been purchased) but not yet delivered Indicated better than 100 more subscrip- tions were "in the bag." This fig- ure, however, he pointed out was by no means complete and the canvass was continuing. "Mem-~ bers of the assoclation are par- ticularly pleased by the response of the students this year" he sald. "We'll certainly be over the top In the next day or so. TO ERECT NEW CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH HERE SOON ARCHITECT SUGGESTS SIMPLE GEORGIAN DESIGN Softball Sallies Start Schedule Soon Busby park softball swings in to action May 24 with an exhib- ition tilt between the speedy Burkes club and Dixle, of the Toronto township men's loop. The game gots under way at 8 pm. On May 29, at 7 p.m, Oakville ladles open thelr Cen- tral Ontarlo league season here against New Toronto. The lo- cal lassles are grouped with Dixie, Brampton, New Toronto. and Streetsville. All home games are slated for Tuesdays. started for a for the Chris- of Oakville , north of Col- bullding, which will be of concrete block and stucco, will he designed on simple Georglan lines of architecture, While It will have a ating acity of elghty, it Is being so constructed that it may be casily enlarged to house a congregation of 160. Groothand & Cooper have the contract for the church, which should be com= pleted this summer, egent holding services In T Hall, the Christian Sclence Soclety has been organ ized In Oakville for about thirty years. Declslon to build was brought about partly by the So- clety's Increasing numbers. hus church edifice Selence Socloty on Reynolds Stre borne, The n tian