The following Committee was appointed to do business for the

community : Warren Simmons, Chairman

Dr. L. M. Callbeck Frank MacDonald B. C. Wood Arthur Simmons J. W. Newsom Eric Lowther John Nicholson Lloyd Rogerson James Cobb Austin Sobey Verner Moore Percy Dawson

Borden Myers, at the age of nineteen, was engaged as builder.

In the spring of ’29 about an acre of standing lumber was pur- chased from Tony Malone for $45, and a scene of activity ensued. An army of workers gathered, and, in a few days, enough lumber for the frame work was got out. The late George Wood, an experienced lumberman, with helpers, measured and marked the logs as they were snaked from the wood. Men, with teams, hauled them to Leard’s Mill where the sawing was done free of charge, and work was also contributed by Stordy’s Mill. Practically every man in the community joined in this endeavour, and much free labour was contributed during all the time of building.

At the time of Incorporation, the following Officers and Directors were appointed: President, Warren Simmons; Secretary, Dr. L. M. Call- beck; Treasurer, B.C. Wood; Directors, J. W. N ewsom, Frank MacDonald, Arthur Simmons, Eric Lowther, John L. Nicholson, Percy Dawson.

Here special tribute should be given Dr. L. M. Callbeck and B.C. Wood for their work in managing and financing this Hall, also to Mr. Warren Simmons for his work and continued interest. The late J. W. New- som was active in the promotion of the two Halls, as he had always been

in any community enterprise.

The approximate cost of the Hall was $5,000.

When completed, the Hall was a most gratifying success, the main floor for the public, the second floor for the Masons, and the room be- neath the stage for the Women’s Institute.

This Hall has been a wonderful asset to the community, the pride and joy of all who were instrumental in putting it there.

The Institute Room, which is the unquestioned property of that or- ganization, has been remodelled and redecorated several times, and is equipped with all facilities of light housekeeping. It is a wonderful ac-

quisition to anything being “put on” in the Hall. Paying for the Hall was a twenty-year project, running as it did through the depression years. The W.I. donated well over $2,000, besides

providing curtain and piano.

In 1946 a debt of $900.00 was still owing. The mortgage was burned about 1950.

Moving pictures became the largest source of rental ——- first, Bruce Yeo, coming once a week, and making us feel very cosmopolitan.

In 1947, Lloyd Rogerson took over this business, and the Hall at- tained the status of “Theatre.”

Pictures twice a week are well attended and provide regular enter- tainment for the countryside.

This fine building of which the community and Masons are justly proud, stands as a monument to the truth that “In unity is strength.”

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