were planted. This, we feel, will add greatly to the beauty of our Village, especially in the years to come.

Our present commissioners are W. M. Waddell, L. H. Rogerson, and Ralph Myers. The greatest harmony prevails throughout the incorporated area, and we feel it is a real solution to our problem, namely, of fostering and maintaining Street Lighting, and a Fire-Fighting force.

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CRAPAUD HALL (The first Hall)

The first public Hall in Crapaud was built (through a grant from Lady Fane) on the northern end of the property on which the school now stands, and was known as “The Lady Fane Hall.”

The exact date of its building cannot be determined, but it is sup- posed to have been built about 1865. It is known to have been in use in 1867, at the time of the second Exhibition.

It was commodious for its day and served the community for many years. The older inhabitants can remember many fine concerts being held“. here, also a singing school, conducted by Mr. W. C. Lea, using the tuning fork in the absence of an instrument.

During the last years of the past century it fell into disuse, being- situated, as it was, some distance from the Village. The Orange Hall located next to the present United Church property, served the public

more conveniently. (The second Hall)

In 1911 the community joined in a project to move the Lady Fane Hall to the Village, to a lot on the west side of Westmoreland Road, pur- chased for a small sum from Mr. Warren Newsom.

The moving was done in the fall of that year, and the labour con- tributed from the district showed a fine co~operative spirit. It is remem- bered by some there that Dr. Bovyer took on the job of “greasing” the planks, and that Dr. Moore “dug the holes for the anchor posts.” The job was completed in a few days. A small building, included in the lot pur- chase, was placed at the back and connected to the hall for stage and dressing rooms. The flOor level was changed and a fairly satisfactory

Hall was the result.

The venture was financed by public subscription, suppers, con- certs, plays, dances —- all the community activities were centered here. The Hall served its purpose well until 1929, when further repair was in

order.

(The new Hall)

At this time the Masons were planning to repair their Hall, and the idea was born that community and Masons might work together for the benefit of both bodies, by building a joint Hall on the Mason’s site.

After many meetings and active committees at work, a satisfac— tory agreement was reached between the two, with the newly organized Women’s Institute promising support to the community.

A subscription list was circulated by Percy Dawson and Thomas Best, and the response was generous.

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