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"One chap, with wnom we have argued the doubtful merits of winter on numerous occasions, came into the office and wished the snow some place where it would melt a lot faster than in Waterloo, Retailers stared in dismay as their windows featuring the latest in Spring merchandise, were raâ€" pidiy covered with the winter proâ€" duct Many roads outside the ciâ€" ties became blocked as they n‘tpo@A all winter, City roads reets became slick with ice motorists fought â€" icedâ€"up dshields and lack of traction. many gardens and flower s, spring flowers had started show. Now they are buried unâ€" ho e oo Nb aBhibet . o dient Cl tfi in ic d cA t 4 1 While a gun of this calibre was ]knowmg that even if this comâ€" issued police for pest eradication pany does agree, it wil} only be r(other than human), it is our|on condition there is no possibiliâ€" opinion, knowing something of | ty of them suffering, then someâ€" guns, that they would be far betâ€" one else should be given a chance ter off with a small gauge shotâ€" |to obtain this service. gunm such as a 410 and certainiy| Waterioo has already %o! itself not larger than a 20â€"gauge Fine well entangled with the PUC shot could be used as in the starâ€" | thanks to an agreement signed by ling shoots, and even if it did hapâ€" |a past council However, this is pme to fall on someone, there|no reason why we should become would be no damage done tied tighter than we are MNow that this matter has beâ€" In the mean time, these people come one for contention, Chief|are residents of Waterloo. They Lnnd Otto will ask for a ruling |need transportation How about on it from the Poloe Camm‘wilon @giving it to them this year We see oniy one tning wrong with the whole setâ€"up and that is the use of a 22 rifle within the confines of the city. This light calibre rifle will still kill at about mile if a person were to be hit ‘n ‘the right place. At halfâ€"aâ€" mile, it would aimost certainly kill and there are a lot of human “l.".eh in a halfâ€"mile of city. £4 Â¥AIPLE 77 EPVE P HEMLF Dr. Jones traced man‘s dependâ€" ance upon the animal throughout Heavy snows this week threw |various phases of human history. most of this country and certainâ€" [He emphasized that mankind has ly this community into a set of assured its own survival from winter jitters beyond anything century to century through proâ€" we have seen before. ‘per respect for and care of the Most people are at this time of domestic animals. Most people are at this time of the year thoroughly sick and tired of the snow and cold and then to have so much of the white stuff dumped at once, was a little too much. this way they have kept shooting to & minimum and know at all times who is doing the actual firâ€" ing. The other way burst of gunâ€" nre_ might break out at any time, possibly with damage to more than the odd squirrel or pigeon. Police officers work at all times in conjunction with the game warden and when the squirrels in gues!ion were destroyed, the warâ€" en _was fully aware of it. When shooting is required to rid a neighborhood of squirrels, someone invariably complains that they have made pets of the animals in question and raise a stink about them being shot. Trouble is that without exception, those that make pets of the aniâ€" maAls, never harbor them in their homes. As a means of getting rid of the squirrels without shooting them, it is suggested that those (eedin‘}l them should be allowed to keep them in their own homes as Oniy possible good that can come from the snowy mess is possibly the sale of a lot of high rubbers and the car washing racks ought to be busy as soon as the show starts to disappear. Phooey un winter weather in the spring. Een ceeen ang. eltig e en L on enE on y i + om possibly the sale of a lot of Ri&R gsins would aimost be as bad us | mu?,eb and thef?r \}vashmg !'3‘-‘}‘]‘3 not building at all. That the sites ; pagh: io be btusy as soon as Ihe arf these dams can be expected to snew starts to disappear. Phooey pay for themselves by théir conâ€" on winter weather in the sprIng.| |iribgtion to recreation, conservaâ€"| JM.S. tion and control of flood waters,‘ Several members of the Waterâ€" can be taken for granted, but not | loo Park Board are feeling a trifle [ if they are too small. sheepish over their part in the JHS. recent discussion concerning the shouting of several squirrels in _ Taiking to a group of Waterlou , Waterloo park last November. ‘lgusir_l‘&ss men today, we find them, | _ If this authority to protect priâ€" vate property was not vested in the police, then the privilege would have to be extended to any househoider capable or not of handling a gun. Any property owner has the right to protect his own property and with the perâ€" mission of the police and the game overseer, kill birds or aniâ€" mals damaging his property, in or t of season. Rather than have a lot of indisâ€" riminate shooting in a heavily opulated area, the police have undertaken the eradication of birds or animals on protest from t{\g property owner affected. In a foot of snow. The robins rch aimlessly on any grassy k exposed to enough sunlight emove the snow. You can tell the way they hop here and ere they aren‘t getting much in e way of worms or other food. Tne tough thing about such weather at this time of the year is that all we can do is complain. There isn‘t any way of regulating it or shutting it off. There is nothâ€" ing to do but put up with whatâ€" ever comes, and that‘s hard to do wnen you get a record snowfall when expecting warmth â€" and Lrowing grass. Several of the officers on Waâ€" terloo‘s police force are deputy game wardens. They were apâ€" pointed so that they at any time could oblige a citizen being pesâ€" tered with either birds or aniâ€" mals. They have for a number of years helped to control damage to private property by killing sxxirrels. skunks, rabbits. rats, starlings, pigeons and numerous other birds and animals capable of defacing or damaging private property. A4round W aterloo will provide a service and what APlPNVt Suggestion kind? Hasn‘t Waterloo humbled ) They also aflproved a 5 itself beyond any real self respect | tion that the PUC finance t ‘by running to this company raâ€" ing of water connections |ther than make an honest effort to homes to street lines whe; ‘obtain transportation from some|connections are made until other source, transportation over receive payment from the j which they, rather than an outâ€" ty owners. side company would have jurisâ€"‘ Also approved was the pu diction? of a truck for the PUC en [ This matter is of paramount imâ€" |ing department at a cost gortance to a great many persons. | 783 I oungsters are left open to the[ _ 2 _ hazards of modern highâ€"speed itramc by having to walk long disâ€" tances to school. They do not[ Ot eCP even have sidewalks in many cases and must walk the shoulder % of well travelled roads. Oldsurs! must buck inclement weather if On lt they are to shop for food and ! other necessities Family men load their cars with neighbors A terrified mother Jevery time they drive downtown into the path of a heav |. . . their is no other means of to the pavement, about | transportation Hobert Arknein c This issue has been kicked around long enough. If the presâ€" ent appointed committee insists upon going to the Kitchener PUC, }knowing that even if this comâ€" pany does agree, it will only be on condition there is no possibiliâ€" fty of them suffering, then someâ€" |one else should be given a chance |to obtain this service. | This city, they all contended, zneeded more retail outlets to ‘make it a real shopping centre. Outlets that would primarily atâ€"‘ |tract the women for they are the | spender of the important buck. |The men do little shopping. They usually know what they want beâ€" ; ‘fore entering a store and spend [little time looking around. The ladies like to shop and to shop ‘they must have several stores of the same time. Dependence of man upon the animal and the necessity of liveâ€" stock promotion was â€" stressed Tuesday at Kâ€"W Kiwanis Club meeting at the Waiper Hotel by Dr. Trevor Lloyd Jones, principal of the Ontario 6eterinary College, Guelph. It is some time since the survey by this firm was completed and officials have been expecting daiâ€" ly to receive the report, There is considerable work involved in making up the office report govâ€" erning the survey and it is thought that it might be this which is holding up its delivery here. In cas¢ you think they have forâ€" gotten, those responsible locally for pushfing the future of the small darg project have not forâ€" gotten about the whole thing . . . just havenÂ¥ received the report being made up by the Kilgour enâ€" gineering firm in Toronto. 1 Mn e t ues oo Sbalinind o dnlniinatd oh. mulic wl uie cA id d itA If this clty is to continue its the city and explain the change growth more and more retail sites | in regulations. will be needed. Where they are The commission supported a reâ€" to be located is to be the big Euz. commendation that the Union Gas zle . . . the answer to which Company of Canada be allowed should be under constant discusâ€" !to build a branch pipline through sion by our council and chamber | Waterloo township. of commerce, Commlssl_oners accepted a reâ€" JHS commendation that the PUC pay * the cost of laying gravel and the What has become of the crossâ€" icity finance the grading when town bus issue? Is it to be left to Lester Street is opened to provide the discretion of the Kitchener fnccess to an elevated water tower P.U.C. to decide if and when they |in that area. will provide a service and what Aplpmve Suggestion kind? Hasn‘t Waterloo humbled); They also approved a snowe The big question of course still remains. How much will Waterâ€" loo Council go for when the reâ€" port finally becomes available? In the mean time, these people' are residents of Waterloo. They | need transportation How about | giving it to them this year _ | He outlined the development of veterinary science through the centuries as evidence of man‘s sense of dependance upon aniâ€" mals. First Ontarie School He told the Kiwanians the first veterinary school in Ontario was founded in 1862 by Andrew Smith, an English veterinarian, who started with a small class in Toronto. at their next meeting. We‘ll risk a guess the commission will leave things as tÂ¥ey are, possibly changâ€" ing the type o.fI ig’{un to be used. .HS. Several of the larger stores have made enquiries as to locatâ€" ing in this city. At present they have little or no choice of a site, unless of course they were to build outside the city limits. The school was taken over by the Ontario government and is Of prime concern to these same men is where new stores could be located. The south end of main street is hemmed in by industries There was no hope expressed that any of them would be locating elsewhere in Waterloo or that they would in the near future alâ€" low conversion of their factory fronts for retail use. The north section is not so bad, although there is considerable good quality residential sections. NEED OF LIVESTOCK PROMOTION STRESSED Mother Watches As Son Hit By Truck * IJ EDC SpPpIOveq a suggesâ€" tion that the PfIC finance the layâ€" ing of water connections from homes to street lines where new connections are made until it can receive payment from the properâ€" ty owners. f Also approved was the purchase of a truck for the PUC engineerâ€" ing department at a cost of $1,â€" 783 The commission supported a reâ€" commendation that the Union Gas Company of Canada be allowed to build a branch pipline through Witerloq township. Officers include: Vice â€" presiâ€" dents, John Soehner, H. L. Weiâ€" chel, Peter Ritter, Gale Woodall; treasurer, James P. Mitchell; secâ€" retary ,Charles A. Starr. In view of a Ontario Hydro Commission ruling the City of Waterloo, not the public utilities commission, may be required to {)a)' the costs of installing new ights in Waterloo Park. now o‘reuung under the agriculâ€" tural department on the same baâ€" sis as the Ontario Agricultural College. _ _ Harold Shilhn&law introduced Dr. Jones after taking over chairâ€" manship of the day‘s program which was devoted to Junior Farâ€" mers. Must Continue | Mr. Heard commented upon the | vital necessity of continuing agriâ€" ( culmraLdevelopment,‘ saying it‘ takes 244 acres of arable land to‘ pr?_\'r_i‘t}e 1909 !or one human being. | P n l esn d Wilfred Schneller thanked Dr.| Jones. David _ Berry, _ Galt, ; thanked the Kiwanis members for | the support they are giving the , Junior Farmer movement and also | for their hospitality at the lunâ€"‘ cheon. Dr. D. A. (Dalt) Messersmith club president, presided The report of the nominating committee was presented by J, P. Mitchell. â€" Committees: Publicity, Oscar Weismiller, chairman, Harold Ritâ€" ter, Edward Geisel, George Stienâ€" io e o en i tenes Members decided to submit the plans for the proposed system to the city and explain the change in regulations. Junior farmers _ who _ won awards at the recent seed fair were presented with prizes by R. D. Heard, assistant agricultural representatives for the county I William Ball was associated with | ELMIRA. â€" Arthur H. Zilliax was reâ€"elected president of the Elmira Progressive Conservative Association at an annual meeting Monday night. Dr. S. F. Leavine, MPP, reportâ€" ed un the present session at Toâ€" ronto and said the new St. Jacobs br_i'g_ge was a certainty, W. G. Woods, PUC secretary treasurer, told commissioners last week he has learned the hydro won‘t allow installation of park lig'htigg as street lighting. 7 snn it en It has been planned that the PUC would install the park sysâ€" tem as street lighting. PUC Could Install The PUC could still instail the park lights but the city would have to reimburse it for the cost; tngglve’d accfvrdi!:g to the ruling the official in presentations MAY REQUIRE CITY TO PAY FOR PARK LIGHTS Elmira PCs Elect Officers T ie 1a h e o ce aeer s t ec o m esd Robert Acheson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John S Acheson, 4 State Court, Waterloo, was admitted to Kâ€"W Hospital with possible skull fracture and other injurmies â€" His condition could not be immediately determined but is considered by hospital officials as "not too dangerous" £ Police said according to witnesses the lad descended from a trolley coach at the corner of Dearborn and King Streets North, Waterloo. He raced around in front of the coach, proceeded tn cross King Street and was struck by the trunl A terrified mother watched her fourâ€"yearâ€"old son dash into the path of a heavy tractorâ€"trailer truck and be knocked to the pavement, about noon hour Wednesday in ces ol 2e 2 C Sss 7 The boy‘s mother and another child after being discharged from the bus pavement indicated that the truck had before coming to a stop Police said the aceident victim‘s head was within inches of the back wheels of the truck when the driver haited the vehicle A cap the boy was wearing was squashed under the heav‘thruck's rear wheels e tractorâ€"trailer is owned by Lackie Brothers and was driven by John D. Seip, 34 Delrgorn Street The bus was driven by Roy Dickin, R R 3, Kitchener truck < CAR THIEF ‘ GIVEN YEAR At.herAchfldkwaned at the curb A charge of serving liquor after vVVRE _ TTARNMJ the hour prescribed on a banauel FAS]‘ DR'V[R permit, was also laid against Geiâ€" * ger. . . \_ The chief said earlier that he A Linwood driver was warned had been threatened with dismissâ€" Tuesday that he would face a al by the village council members maximum term if he ever apâ€" when he had appeared at the parâ€" peared again in Kitchener police ty and warned that the permit court on a driving charge. (time for serving liquor had exâ€" He was Philip Friedman, who | pired. ue framid en n o ie id U A 14â€"yearâ€"old boy who turned in a false alarm at Galt was sent to the Ontario Training School for Boys at Bowmanville, Tuesday, for an indefinite term. Evidence indicated the boy had set several fires earlier and was on probation when he turned in the false alarm. He took a vehicle belonging to T. V. Rice of Guelph. Parr was avrested in Hamilton after a ‘wild chase of speeds approaching 100 GUELPH. â€" A Guelph couple were killed Tuesday night when | their lateâ€"model car was struck | by a PR passenger train at the Speedvale avenue crossing here. Mrs. George A. Robb, 59, was | dead when: police arrived. Her husband, 58, died in Guelph Genâ€" | eral Hospital a few minutes later. Police said the locomotive caught the rear fender of the re-[ centlyâ€"purchased automobile. The : impact threw Mr. and Mrs. Robbf to the ground violently, and poâ€"! lice believe the fatal injuries\ were received then. 1 The nineâ€"coach pasen‘fer train ‘ was completing its Goderichâ€"toâ€" Gueiph run. The train‘s engineer, | W. J. Patterson of Toronto, lold" police he saw the car approach the crossing. He blew the whisuel four times, but could not stop the : train in time., It was Guelph‘s first fatal misâ€" bap this year. There will be an inquest, but the date has not been set. fp e m o on ce He was Philip Friedman, who was found guilty in}folice court of careless driving. He was fined $40 and costs and his driving liâ€" cense suspended for one month. Police described chasing the ftfned[r‘\an vehicle at speeds up to He asked parents not to let their children buy firecrackers. Complaints have been received from a firincigal of a Waterioo public school that boys have been tossing firecrackers at girls and creating considerable trouble. Deputy Chief Robert Gill lesti-} fied Parr had carried a loaded reâ€" volver and had a rifle in his hand ’ while hunting for a car to steal here. miles an hour 80 miles per hour B';r‘e}“c;n.;)ty roads. The car was finally found parked in Linwood. 14â€"Yearâ€"Old Sent To Training School The firecracker season â€" has started early in Waterloo and has resulted in an appeal from Police Chief Otto to Waterloo parents. The chief said it is conlnr{ to a city bylaw to set off firecrackers un streets or on public property. GUELPHâ€"Gerald Parr, 27, of Kitchener, pleaded guilty in court here Wednesday to car theft. Maâ€" gistrate Watt sentenced Parr to une year in Kingston Penitentiary to be served in addition to a twoâ€" year term imposed in Hamilton a few days ago. ~I think you are not the kind of character who should be at large," the magistrate commented. Guelph Couple . Killed in Carâ€" _ Train Accident â€" COURT WARNS FAST DRIVER Police Warn Against Fireâ€" Cracker Use Tire marks on the slid about 50 feet Waterloo, Ontario, Friday, April 2, 1954 The Killoran car damage is esâ€" timated at $100, while the Dolson |car lose wes $126. | _ _A bench warrant was sworn out \to have the three brought into court when they recover, by Maâ€" | gistrate A. F. Cook. ‘CAR DRIVERS NOT IN COURT { Three new members, Eldon ‘Buchner, Lester Timm and Merryl "l'_(pghl_. were introduced. Presiâ€" Expedite Purchase I Mr. Woods explained that Eby (Rush, superintendent, and other PUC officials expedited purchase ’ol the equipment from the Packâ€" ard Electric Company, St. Catharâ€" lines, prior to the commission Jmeeflng when the action was speedily approved. Damage to the Gardiner car was estimated at $75. The Doerr car damage was $10 Two cars collided on No. 8 highway at the top of Shantz Hil}, within the municipal limits. The vehicles were driven by Joserh Killoran, RR. 3. Gait, and Leslie Dolson of Gait The Waterjloo Public Utilities Commission were advised at last week‘s meeting that unbalanced logg conditions existing in Waterâ€" loa will be corrected when two $12,650 highâ€"tension transformers now on order are installed. i:d comm}:;ssion trecently apâ€" prov urchase of the ui Tey t. (fie tx]‘:nsformeu lree%.()& $ ilivolt amperes) types. Apcording to W. G. WEods, PUC uc:\uy and office manager, the volfage difficulties started during and after frequency conversion. y Only Solution | _"The effect of the 60â€"cycle load on the old 25â€"cycle transformer ‘was so much more undesirable thap exYected that replacement of the old transformers was the fonly solution," he said. "The transformers could not be paralâ€" 7leled with new transformers in ; other locations." Cars driven by Ernest Gardiner, Eden Mills, and William Doerr, 1221 King St., Preston, collided on King near Guelph Street interâ€" section PRESTON. â€" Two accidents Monday resulted in an estimated damage of $310 to four vehicles. No personal injuries were susâ€" tained 4 Mn en e enttgh Brown was involved in a crash on No. 8 Highway near Sebringâ€" ville, Feb 25, Bauer in a Logan Township accident March 14 and Raitar in a collision near Little Lakes curve, March 20. Damage Set at $310 STRATFORD. â€" Norman W. Raitar, Waterloo, was one of three drivers involved in a serious headâ€"on collision within the last month, unable to appear in court on Thursday because they are still convalescing from injuries received in the accidents. The other two drivers are, Wilâ€" liam Brown, RR. 8, St. Marys and Rudoiph Bauer, RR. 5, Mitchell. Both Raitar and Brown face dangerous driving charges and Brown faces an additional charge of careless driving. Bauer is £harged with careless driving. NEW HAMBURG.â€" Following a civic party last Friday at which liquor was served after hours, Walter Geiger and Carl Steiner, both of New Hamburg, have been charged by Police Chief George Thomas, with obstructing a police officer. â€"A $200 outiay to provide dental care for underprivifeged children in Waterloo schools was approved by the Waterloo Young Men‘s Club at a meeting in the Hacienda Tuesday night. Club members also decided to hold a bingo in the fall to raise funds to help carry on the organiâ€" zation‘s program. Guest speaker was Bob Celeri, quarterback on the Kâ€"W Dutchâ€" men senior ORF.U. football team. The new backfielder outâ€" lined the duties and responsibiliâ€" ties of a quarterback in helping to mould a winning team and deâ€" scribed his career in United States football. . He was introduced by Len !Crfi)th. vice-%retshide:t otb th; fg:t- a an anked by Robert Mateget & dent Jacob Enns was in the chair CHARGE TWO AFTER PARTY the artificial ice in the Community Centre went on into the smail hours of the morning CLUB DONATES $200 FOR DENTAL CARE OF TOTS _ _He claimed that the party, held to celebnrqlg the pfl!(_‘ial’_opemng'nf Expectations are the first transâ€" former on order will be installed at the PUC‘s No. 2 subâ€"station, Erb St. West, "the latter part of May." UNBALANCED HYDRO LOAD WILL BE CORRECTED SOON Massey To Visit City Mrs. S. L. McKenzie, visiting convenor, is in charge of this proâ€" ject Mrs. H. J. L. Brathwaite reportâ€" ed that 63 bandages had been completed at the last meeting. A donation of $25 was made to the Margaret Rhynas Memorial Fund. Easter gifts have been pianned for 90 patients in the Scott Mem:â€" orial Pavilion. Each Et'iem will receive ice cream and ter lilies will be placed in the sunrooms. The early hosgimls were only shelters, Mrs. Bundy said. A change in curative and preventive measure have brought about changes in the building, she said. The life ’Ran of people has inâ€" creased. ey are using the hosâ€" pital more and doctors also are using it more. E. S. Reid, president of the auxiliary, was in charge of the meeting at which three new memâ€" bers joined. ‘ Use Less Water The report of Eby Rush, superâ€" intendent, showed that total pumpage of water during Februâ€" ary was 41,595,300 gallons comâ€" pared to 45,479,400 in the corresâ€" ponding period last year. Power demand for the same periods was m,z?s and 9,738 kilowatts, respecâ€" tively. ,‘The report indicated that 27 €lectrical services were installed during l‘ebmm 11 gas serâ€" vices . were tinued _ last month. There were no new waâ€" "There have been hospitals since the 4th century," Mrs. Gerâ€" trude Bundy, director of nursing, told the Waterioo Auxiliary to the Kâ€"W Hospital, Monday. The hospital must measure up to standards set by the College of Surfeons, and the department of health, Mrs. Bundy pointed out. Criticism has been â€"raised about hospital costs, she said, but these increased costs have been made necessary by the service the pubâ€" lic demands. Mrs. A. J. Robinson expressed appreciation to the speaker. Mrs. Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. J. L. Collins were named deâ€" legates to the regional conference being held this spring. â€" â€" A runaway milkâ€"wagon horse clipped off a telephone pole in Waterloo last week before it was brought under control by pedesâ€" trians. She was iuut sgeaker at a lunâ€" cheon which was held in the hosâ€" pital cafeteria. There were 50 present for the luncheon, includ~ ing 15 guests. It was pointed out it is difficult to determine when these periods occur during the day. Some Discontinuing So:lng oeltl:;rhs are discontinuing supplying service, secretaryâ€" treasurer> W. G. Woods said, but Kitchener PUC is stil} installing the heaters because it sells them. Howard Scheifele, chairman, said if natural gas is introduced in this area some users of electric flat rate heaters might change to natural gas heaters. ter services. The horse, pulling a Maple Lane Dairy Ltd., Waterloo, waâ€" gon, started to walk awls' when the driver was making a delivery on Albert Street, near Waterioo College. When the driver called to the animal to stop, it became lri;hfened and galloped away. _ No action was taken at a meetâ€" ing of the Waterioo Public Utiliâ€" ties Commission last week n%t;d- ing thetseniblm{ of discontinuâ€" ing installation of flat rate ws‘:r ?“i es ed e hn " n oad per X embers were told some econoâ€" Members were told some econaâ€" mies could be affected, Erueum. ly if these heaters could be conâ€" trolled in peak load periods. . _ The commission received notice that the rebate on its last power bill is $2,169. Mr. Woods termed it "the lowest we‘ve had for a long time" but pointed out some other centres are having the same experience. _ Tells Aid Hospitals Centuries Old It turned down Ezra Ave. and struck a telephone pole guide wire, snapping off the pole before being stopped. By Runaway Milk Horse PUC Discusses Flat Rate Water Heaters Pole Snapped Governor â€" General Massey will visit Waterloo on May 11 while paying an official visit to Kitchener in connection with that city‘s centenniai celebrations this year. _ Kitchener‘s Mayor Weber said although this is primarâ€" ily a Kitchener visit, the Queen‘s representative will honor Waterloo with a visit during the day. His Excelienâ€" cy will be in Hamiiton on May 10. After the Twin City visit he will return to Ottaâ€" Expect 400 At Library Convention A bylaw amendment covering the raise for aldermen must be approved by the Ontario Municiâ€" pal Board before the increase beâ€" comes official. 1t too would be reâ€" troactive to Jan ] this year munity Service Club met Tuesday | at the Steddick House, Due to | the final game of the minor hocâ€" | key league, the business meetmg' was short. A donation of $50 was made to the Girl Guides and‘ Brownies which the club sponâ€" sors. The money is to be used to | finance their camp on Lake Hu-j ron. | The Kitchener city council this week decided to increase the anâ€" nual allowance of city aldermen from $500 to $750 and that of the mayor from $2,500 to $3,250, plus a car allowance of $500 a year The mayor‘s increase becomes reâ€" troactive to Jan. 1 The increase in the mayor‘s salâ€" ary is directly within control of the council. It was decided to allow all char itable institutions the use of club rooms for a small fee. Any orâ€" ganization desiring the rooms are requested to contact Noah Bruâ€" bacher. All clubs are encouraged to avail themselves of this opporâ€" tunity The next business meeting will be held in the clubroom on the last Tuesday of April Raise Pay of Kitchener Aldermen and Mayor The 52nd Ontario Library Assoâ€" ciation convention, among the largest ever to be held in this disâ€" trict, will bring about 400 people to Kitchener June 6, 7 and 8 Delegates will come cost from Ontario, but some librarians will probably stop‘ over here on their way to the Canadian librarian convention in Halifax two weeks later. Three hotels and Waterloo Colâ€" lege will be utilized to accommoâ€" date crowds. _ In a centre ice ceremony, Rev Arthur Buehlow, pastor of Trinity ‘Luthcun Church, formally dediâ€" cated the building and cut the offiâ€" clal opening ribbon. Kitchener‘s Mayor Weber said he will ask city council to pass a bylaw prohibiting sale and use of steelâ€"tipped arrows in Kitchener. The mayor said: "At present to my knowledge there is no muniâ€" cipal regulation covering this practice." He said preparation and passage of a bylaw takes time and in the interim he would prevail on city merchants and other outlets to stop the sale of steelâ€"tipped arâ€" The is the first time the librar ians will convene here. CLUB WILL LET ELMIRA ROOMS Naaiop ,) SCie! of bimira, presiâ€"| Alex Fehrenbach and Pete Grau dent of the Ontario Minor Hockey |both scored twice for Kitchener Association; Arthur White of Galt, and Mickey Roth of New Hamâ€" M.P. for South Waterloo:; Sandy ‘ burg led the hometown team with Forsyth, agricultural representaâ€" two goals. Ernie (Triple) Dick tive for Waterloo County. got the other New Hamburg goal --3 Guests with assists going to Mickey l{oth Also, Willard Witmer, reeve of ‘and Howie Meeker. Ted Oliver Wilmot 'l‘ownshig;“Dnvid Hyde, ; g‘layed goal for the first period for reeve of North thoi: Townâ€" |New Hamburg with Ernie Haunn ship; Bob Rafferty of the Kitchâ€" ‘faking over the last two. enerâ€"Waterloo Flying Dutchmen | _ The three Wiebe brothers, Hilâ€" Senior "A" Hockey Club; two reâ€" |bert, Clare and Ross, put on a noâ€" presentatives of the company inâ€" velty comedy skit with their 1907 stailing the ice and Reeve Stock |Brush roadster C K. (Kitty) of New Hamburg. Merner unveiled a specinlt{lâ€"-a Before the beginning of the proâ€" novelty for 1954 for New Hamâ€" gram, and at intervals throughout, buux}â€"-which turned out to be a special music was provided by the |stuffed and mounted alligator. llew Hamburg Citizens‘ Band. Winners in the prize draw were An excellent exhibition of fancy Richard Bruer of New Hamburg; skating was presented by various Norman Wettlaufer of Philipsâ€" members of the Stratford Figure burg; and W. Hoerle of Baden. SkntinfaClub. \The draw was made by a fl-g:n- Special dmting numbers were |old miss from the Stratford Skatâ€" presented by John Routh of St ing Club His decision followed an acciâ€" dent last weekâ€"end in which a Kitchener child lost an eye as a result of being struck by an arâ€" Guests were introduced by Ross Merner, who is chairman of the artificial ice committee. The maâ€" guests included Tory Gregg of wlndum, president of the Onâ€" tario Hockey Association; W. O. (Mike) Weichel of Eimira, presiâ€" dent of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association; Arthur White of Gait, M.P. for South Waterloo:; Sandy Forsyth, agricultural representaâ€" tive for Waterloo County. Also, Willard Witmer, reeve of Wilmot 'l‘ownshig;“Dn\n‘d Hyde, reeve of North thoi: Townâ€" ship; Bob Rafferty of the Kitchâ€" enerâ€"Waterloo Flying Dutchmen Senior "A" Hockey Club; two reâ€" pre:gnut{vu_ of thg company inâ€" rows in the interests of public Mayor Urges Ban on Steel-Tipped Arrows 1,900 Attend Opering of New Hamburg Artificial Ice The aldermanic motion also ELMIRA. â€"The Elmira Com " Fined $42 and costs on the two (charges was Ronald Schnarr of \Baden. Assessed for having beer fwere Robert McLaughlin of Baâ€" den, fined $25 and costs, and ]Charles Kuntz of Baden, assessed ‘$15 and costs ‘565 TAKE PART (IN KCI MUSICALE _ The mayor said the city has Jlaws governing use of firearms within the city, including BB |guns, "and I see no reason why ‘we should not control the arrows in the light of what has hapâ€" _ _Approximately 565 students are participating in the lithe annual {spring musicale of the Kâ€"W Colâ€" legiate and Vocational School |which opened last night and conâ€" tinues fonight and tomorrow at the Collegiate auditorium. | _ Different groups taking part ‘and their numbers are orchestra, 385; band, 55;, glee club, 125; seâ€" nior girls‘ choir, 125; junior girls‘ choir, 100; technical boys‘ chorus. Commenting on the proposed increase for aldermen, Mayer Weâ€" ber said he could find no fault with the motion in view of the long hours spent by aldermen at city meetings He stressed made clear th appromch on t boost for hims Prior to 1948, Kitchener alderâ€" men received $5 a meeting. In that year the allowance was raised to $500 a year provides that the amount deductâ€" ed for regular meetings which are missed shall be $5 a day, raâ€" ther than the present $10 deducâ€" tion PRESTON. â€" Tonight will be the last chance for motorists and prospective drivers to witness a showing of safe driving films arâ€" ranged by Chief Constable Gorâ€" don N. Bogle of Preston police deâ€" partment. Three men pleaded guilty to having liquor in a place other than their residence, and were fined in Kitchener court Tuesday. One also pleaded guilty to speedâ€" The films. supplied through courtesy of the Waterloo County Automobile Club, won high apâ€" r(mvnl during presentation in itchener recently The showtn§ will be held in town hall buiiding at 7 30 Show Prestonites Safe Drivingâ€" Films ing "More accidents to children or adults may result if the practice continues," he warned. 35 The musicale is directed by Fred D. Roy. The program, as usual, has all kinds of variety with solos, both vocal and instruâ€" mental, being interpersed with the group selections Fines Total $82 Mn n e e e n ientty Winners in the prize draw were Richard Bruer of New Hamburg; Norman Wettlaufer of Philipsâ€" burg; and W. Hoerle of Baden. The draw was made by a lz-g:n- old miss from the Stratford Skatâ€" ing Club. There should be no objection to the ban from anyone in the city, the mayor felt. He added two cases of eye inâ€" jury from these arrows have ocâ€" curred in the district in the past two years. 5 to 4 win for Kitchener "The loss of even one eye jusâ€" tifies drastic action," he said. W himself it at he wanted it he had made no matter of a pay what has hapâ€"