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WATERLOO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 88 KING ST. S. WATERLOO > SEE YOUR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Since its construction in 1950, Ontario Hydro‘s floral clock (Centre) has become internationally known as the largest timepiece of its kind in the world and as one of Canada‘s most eyeâ€"catching tourist attractions. Inspired by the famous clock, | The clock has a diameter of 40 | the hour. This tower is 24 feet built in the Princes Street z feet. The planted area, with a | above ground level at the rear Gardens in Edinburgh, Scotâ€" | diameter of 38 feet, contains, { (Bottom Right Picture). The land, in 1903, the Canadian I on the average, over 17,000 | goor, which is shown, provides timepiece is more than three | carpet plants, which are interâ€" ‘ access to the mechanism and times as large as its Scottish ; woven into a new and colourful | electrical equipment which are counterpart. The latter was i design each summer. In the | housed in three rooms within a seen by Dr. Richard L. Hearn, | winter, multiâ€"colored stone | inforced concrete structure a former Chairman of Ontario | chips replace the plants. ':ln . ch lock. Th h Hydro, who took time out pelow the clock. The mechanâ€" dur: ; 5 ‘ge | All hands are constructed | ism runs in a bath of oil and is uring a business trip to visit of 3!4 and 4!>â€"inch, autside : b 2 H.P t the Princes Street Gardens. On di * 4 * driven by a 2 H.P. motor. his return home, an idea was | WaM@ter, stainless steel tub~ | Every day, Cyril Deffains s cas f . The hour hand, 1414 feet ihe i quickly translated into action,. ;sgg and the m’n,u to 'fia" 3 (it;!lt}m Left), l:who is responâ€" It was decided to build the | 17‘; feet in length, have a :Le:kso:hz‘::ciar:‘:il::ns?:::i Canadian clock beside Hydro‘s | combined weight of half a ton, by felephone to aksure the Sir Adam Beckâ€"Niagara Genâ€" | while the 21â€"foot long sweep | °Y P t Horal erating Stations Nos. 1 and 2, ' second hand weighs 250 Ibs. ' accuracy of the floral glock, the larger No. 2 plant being, itâ€" | Tpe ivyâ€"clad, louvred, stone | An outstanding feature in ’if-l self, a famous mecca for visitors | tower which, at the front, rises | °°" Eht is the 10â€"foot wide to the area. Design and conâ€" | 12 feet above the clock dial, J water garden and aquarium struction of the timepiece was | houses the speakers for the | (TOP), which curves for 85 feet done entirely by Hydro emâ€" l Westminster chimes that inâ€" i round the front of the timeâ€" ployees in the Niagara Region. | tone the quarters and strike on piece. Wednesday, November 6. 196% 319 ERB ST. W. Got a chilly bathroom? Adding a new bathroom? You can make any room warm and livable with electric heating. You can add electric heating withâ€" out disturbing your present heating system. And it will cost you less to install than it would to extend your present system. Electric Heating Information Centre. The speâ€" cialist at your Hydro‘s Electric Heating Information Did you know the new electric heating in here was gimple and inexpensive _ to install, economical to operate * _ and it‘s the cleanest, safest, quietest heating system _ * ever devised ? World‘s Largest Floral Clock SHANTZ ELECTRIC LTD. WATERLOO You‘ve certainly been brughing up on the subject! ~â€"~_ Centre can give you complete information on the type of unit best suited to your room, installed cost, operating costs, and help in arranging installation. Call now. SH 2.°~°: ELECTRIC HEATING INFORMATION CENTRE the hour. This tower is 24 feet above ground level at the rear (Bottom Right Picture). The door, which is shown, provides access to the mechanism and electrical equipment which are housed in three rooms within a reinforced concrete structure below the clock. The mechanâ€" ism runs in a bath of oil and is driven by a 2 H.P. motor. Every day, Cyril Deffains (Bottom Left), who is responâ€" sible for overall maintenance, checks the official time signal by telephone to assure the accuracy of the floral clock. An outstanding feature in its own right is the 10â€"foot wide water garden and aquarium (Top), which curves for 85 feet round the front of the timeâ€" piece. ONTARIO HYDRO PHOYOS your hydro Mrs. Keith Jones, of Windsor. The trainers were enthusias tic about visiting other areas to do training, and the exchange of viewpoints, which is of great value, and complimented the local guide leaders in attendance on their exceptional friendlinâ€" ess, enthusiasm, and neatness of uniform. The sessions were conducted by Mrs. D. W. Quinn and Mrs. John E. Cunningham of Sarnia, Linwood and Wellesiey, as well as the city of Waterioo. Arou Guides Hold part of their Gold Cord tests.. The Waterioo Division in sisted with registration and the sale of Girl Guide literature, as cludes of Gelit, the Area Commissioner was also present. from the Waterloo Division as (Continued from page 1) man of Training for the Cones ROYAL BANK THE WATERLONO (Ontario) CHRONICLE Ask for application form at your nearest branch. Buy for cash or by instalâ€" ments. . Canada Savings Bonds never fluctuate in value, can be cashed any time for full face value, plus interest. (Average Yield to maturity 5.03%, Per Annum) at the Royal Buy your Canada Savings Bonds PHONE 742â€"5259 "I sometimes wonder which you need most in school «â€"â€"a good mind or a strong back." CANADIAN SCENE MOCO â€" By Barley LI‘L PEDRO â€" By de la Torre You can make a musical instrument out of a tin can, Poke holes in one end with a nail. Fasten a comb wrapped in tissue paper over the holes. Put your lips tightly against the tissue paper and sing. _ You‘ll be surprised at the music that comes out the other end. OUR TOWN â€" By McClielland NAPOLEON â€" By McBride QUICK, NAPOLEON! GO CHECK ON THAT NoE / iz CY x ~comb, wraopped in tracing or wax paper _ THE CHILDREN‘S$ CORNER THAT FOOL DOG HAS BEEN GONE A HALF Hour./ 1‘D BETTER GO CHECK MYSELEZ/ y I _y2P> By Mac tA t | r K i/ ‘ »4/ 1 N y (CDE I have some statistics for you. The Foreign Legion is reluctant in accepting 12â€"yearâ€"old boys. You have to be over 16 to drive a fire engine and you have to be at least 5°8" to get into the Royal Canadian M o un t ed Police. It looks like no one will take you EXCEPT parents. So don‘t make it difficult for them. I am 12 years old. When I want to do something my parents say NO. But when they want me to do sometnhing I have to do it or get hit. I‘ve tried to run aâ€" way but have no place to go. What should I do? IN TROUBLE So don‘t brush off the creeps because the slow thinking boys that can‘t see through you may be all you‘re left with. HENRY Dear Henry: So you see, you aren‘t irresistible to me . . . and unless you become more humble, and considerate of other people‘s feelings (including creeps) a lot of the boys are going to see that you think you are IT. Dear Trouble: No, I don‘t have any suggestions except one. Don‘t go winking at a boy you know nothing about. Only touch one who you know has "approved" stamped right on his forehead. If you are getting the idea that I, am trying to discourage you . .. you‘re right. 1 am! HENRY Dear Henry : I don‘t want to seem like a bragger but through 6, 7, 8 and 9 I have found that I am irresistible to boys. My problem is how can I shake some of the CREEPS who like me off my tail? t MISS X Dear Miss X: I am interested in a boy in grade 11 at school. I am only in grade 9. But I don‘t know how to meet him and I don‘t know any of his friends. Any suggestions? Please don‘t get any ideas, 1 write "dear" to everyâ€" one. Dear Jack, Dear worried father, etc. It‘s just a figure of speech. s o _ Tut, tut . . . revenge never solved anything. Go up to him and pat him on the back and say you want to be friends and that there are no hard feelings. DON‘T. 1 repeat DON‘T, Do Not stick a "KICK ME PLEASE" sign on his back as you are patting him‘! HENRY Dear Henry : Dear Wishing : Dear Henry : ts } I know a boy who is %, P i \‘ continually bothering me.| . /A L The day before yesterday |=\~ _ ,f i he flattened both my bicyâ€" un s cle tires and 1 would have on xn been late for school if 1 haun « golten a ride. How can 1 get revenge. FURIOUS GIRL > Dear Furious: _ Dear Artist: I‘ve got NEWS for you I can do it too! And so can John and Bill But Dear Henry : I just got back from being dragged to the art musâ€" eum. Comnmient on the "modern art" : It is pretty crumâ€" my, I can do that junk, also. How do I get rich? . and Dell seem to sell! o "henteyr HENRY PACE NNB WISHING ARTIST