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CADW ve -- SATURDAY, DECEMBER -11, 1948. THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE FIVE WHITBY. NEWS Santa Meets Dundas St. Pupils. About 250 parents and friends of pupils at Dundas Street Public School were present at the Christ- mas concert, sponsored by the Home and School Association in the town hall last night, It was a wonderful success with treats, a visit from Sata, carols, songs .and plays put on by the pupils. The program started off with an opening chorus by grades 5, 6, 17, and 8, to be followed with another chorus by the juniors. Music was under the direction of the super- visor of music, Mrs, Vernon Rowe. There was folk dancing "by seve eral of the es. Two gradua ,of the school favored with solo numbers, Don-1 ald Wilson playing a piano. solo and Rhona Ross who gave a read- ing. A play, excerpts from Dickens "A Christmas - Carol" - were played by the following: Jimmy Jermyn as Tiny Tim; Ross Sawdon as Marley and John Grant as Scrooge were featured players. The concert was under the direction of 'Miss Flor- ence Heard. Another play, "The Truth Tell- ing Machine" was. presented . by grades 7 and 8. Visit of Santa Claus was the highlight of the evening for all the children and adults too. He dis- tributed candy and peanuts to .all. Other teachers assisting with: the program were Mrs. Stork, Miss Thompson and Miss Sedore. At the conclusion of the even- ing, Mrs. Roberti Butt thanked the teachers and children for the ex- cellent program. 3 One other important item of the program was the presentation of pins to the graduating class of the past term by Miss Heard. "These children know how to play together, work together and think together--the first - steps in citizenship," Miss Heard said. REPEL ATTACK Tel Aviv, Dec. 11--(CP) -- Israeli forces Friday beat off an attack on Nirim by an Egyptian infantry unit supported by tanks, an Israeli spokesman said 16 tanks shelled Nirm. Jewish-Egyptian fighting has been reported in this area during the last few days. Co. Council Says $12 Per Day Plus Mileage Adequate Yesterday . County Council - spent another hour and a quarter in fur- ther discussion: of what their pay and mileage allowange should be. It was decided to petition the legisla- ture to increase the allowance max- imum to $12 per day and mileage both ways per session at the rate of 7% cents per mile or hotel allow- ance of $2.50 per day,' Whichever is the lesser. The topic provoked a great deal c. discussion which occupied three | 8 separate periods throughout the day. It was pointed out that the recom- mendation' of more genarous pay is not being brought' in with any thought of raising their own salar- ies. (At the.present session, the per diem, allowance for. Ontario county, council was raised from $6 to th nt maximum' of $8.) Long dis- on centred around the mileage allowance being @sked. At present 10 cents per mile one way is allow- able. "You fool away a day or two here .and'then come'back 'for night ses- .slons which cost the ratepayers more money," said Dr. McEwen. (Council adjourned for: a three-hour lunch period on Priday.) * Sponsor of the motion, Rae Fergu- son, said that if it was going to pro- voke such lengthy discussion, he would withdraw it. Thomas Harding referred to York county council with:55 members say- ing that he was worried what a $12 per day fee would do to the tax rate in that county. | Heber Down: "The other day we voted ourselves $8 per day. That's all I think'we are worth." Council heard the clerk report that outstanding ' county "debenture debt .is only $86,247; it is bearing 5 per cent interest. Council spent a half hour discuss- ing the case of an aged man who was admitted to the county home but kept wandering away. Finally someone suggested that this was a ers to handle, PHONE-CONSCIOUS Edmonton--(CP)-- Edmontonians are strong believers in the telephone. By the end of the: year, officials' predict, there will be 20,000 tele- ||| phones in the city--or one set for every 4% persons. FORMER HUNTING GROUND In the 13th century The Hague was merely a hunting estate for the couts of Holland. Motor City Choir Here On Monday The ada event of the season will - be, Monday night when the Motor City Choir conducted by Reginald 'Geen 'is theard in concert in Whitty: nlted Church." Soloist is "Edmund Hockridge, . baritone, well' 'known radio and concert sing- er, 'A'nuinbér. of 'Whitby people are sings' in Whitby. The program be- gins at 8:30 Monday evening in the United Church. ~ Catholic Women's League Holds | Annual Bazaar League held 'their annual bazaar yesterday in the Town Council Chambers where a large crowd at- tended to' make the event a success. Miss May I. ¥oy, with the Catholic members' of this 'famed choir. - It | Success: is an aggregation noted 'for intel-, ligent expressiveness - and compet- ent presentation 'of. all 'its< num- bers. 'The entire program has been by Whitby Rotary 'Club eans to aid in financing its wid with Crippled Children. Mr. Hockridge. is less konwn in Whitby than the'choir, In his late '20's' of pleasing * appearance and gracious 'personality. He has an te: perception 'of 'drama and a natural mode of expressing. it. For. a time he was: in Britain studying and appeared on a series of BBC programs, ~ In' Canada since 1046 he frequently been heard on the CBC Mutual © network pro- grams. At present he is a regular vocalist on ."Music for Canadians". Opera also is well - within Mr. Hockridge's capabilities. 'All in all, he is' an artist of rare talent who should" not be missed 'when he contributing to then oe ihe 'ens be both ucational.' pal vee diocese of the Catholic Church in Ontario, Miss Foy was introduced by Mrs. Charles Cumberland, convener of the bagaar; Mrs. Joseph McLaren, convener of the apron and linen counter, and Mrs. Cumberland, con- vener -of the Fancy Goods. Tea and sandwiches were served by members, - Miss O'Connor who con- vened while: Mrs, Morgan, Mrs. J. Ottenbrite, Mrs.' A, Vallee and Mrs. F. Oliver assisted. "Miss : Foy," native of 'Whitby, at- tended : 'at "the request of the "Women's Leagye. ? 000 YEARS: .IN' EUROPE The ' appearance of gypsies in Europe cannot be traced further BEAUTIFUL NEW > DIAMOND Sain yeliow. ao with 18} kt. White-Gold : Tops ®. Excellent' Values. | © 8. Priced Reasonably 3500 to $150.00 "Come in'and see our beautiful selection" JN. HICKS JEWELLER: Dude 51 W W. 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LIMITED TELEPHONE 611 Rigid Rules Set To Control Purchase Of Of County Goods A by-law which virtually gives the clerk-treasurer of Ontario county complete authority to auth- rize' and control the purchase of all The Whitby Catholic Women's | goods and services for the opera- tion county departments including in the court house, county jail and registry office was passetl yesterday at county council session. Reason given for the new system is that "ther+ is no control at the present | time and the treasurer's office often does not know what the expendi- tures are made until the accounts come in." The by-law states that the clerk of the county is empowered to sign all purchase orders on behalf of the county. It shall be the duty of de- partmental heads to provide coun- cil, annually with detailed esti- mates of their requirements for the approval of council at the January session, No purchase order shall be issued for goods qr services not approved by council in its annual estimates |Don Beil or supplementary appropriations. The by-law empowers the clerk to draw up rules and regulations for the administration of the by-law. Society Must Find (Continued from Page 4) grown simply to sell to the highest bidder rather than for feeding the ps with a plea not to JOHN R. Clerk of the Town of Whithy. B ee eS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to section 498 of The Municipal Act that the Council of The Town of Whitby intends to introduce and, if thought fit, to pass a by-law for stopping up that part of' Chestnut Street lying west of Palace Street in the Town of Whitby and a further by-law for the sale thereof to The Board of Education for the Town of Whitby, or its successor in respect of public school matters, at such price as the Counc" shall fix. The said by-laws will be considered by, ..«e Council at its first regular meeting following publica- tion of this notice once a week for four successive weeks and the Council, at such meeting, will hear in person or by his counsel, solicitor or agent any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected by the said by-laws and who applies to be heard. 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