'Time Capsules' are gems of information extracted from past issues of the Champion and other publications in order to provide a window into Milton's past. Explanatory comment is sometimes provided to place the situation in context.

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NOVEMBER 1911

The possibility of the establishment of a hospital in Milton leads a Milton old boy and girl to make a generous offer to furnish a private ward. They will do it well, too. Who will be next?

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The interior of Christ Church, Omagh has been undergoing repairs during the past few weeks. A new Georgia pine ceiling has been put in and reflects great credit on the contractor, Samuel Henson, of Milton. The whole of the interior has been repainted and grained and Messrs. Armstrong, Gollins and Maxted have the thanks of the congregation for the very able manner in which they did their work. New carpets, mattings and choir chairs have also been added and the Anglicans are now the proud possessors of one of the prettiest churches in the neighbourhood.

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The recent rains have considerably increased the flow of water from springs and at last the supply to the reservoir has become large enough for a 24-hour service, to the great relief and convenience of the water users. Progress in pipe-laying from the Agnew spring is still slow, though farther than it was as the men are becoming more expert at the work.

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The waterworks committee started a second gang of men on Monday, pipe-laying on the waterworks extension, with W.I. Lott as overseer. It is reported that they laid 1,000 feet of pipe in one day. There now seems to be no doubt that the work will be finished before winter sets in and, with favourable weather it will be done very soon and the water from the Agnew spring turned on. We shall then have plenty of water. As it is, the heavy rains of the last two months have made the springs so strong that despite leaks, independent of the extension, and though there has been a 24-hour service for more than a week, the reservoir is said to be filling steadily.

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Knox Church will have a gowned choir. For some time this has been considered. The session has given authority and the gowns purchased and they will be worn on Sunday. The Ladies' Aid Society has also presented Mr. Mackay with a beautiful silk pulpit gown and cassock.

DECEMBER 1911

The bilingual schools are coming in for a good deal of discussion in the present election campaign, but it is to be feared that nothing will come of this unless the English-speaking citizens of Ontario, Protestants and Roman Catholics make the question non-political and unite in demanding that English shall be the language of this British province and the only language taught in its public schools. Now is the time to do this.

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A meeting of Milton hockey fans was held last week at which it was decided to enter two teams in the O.H.A. competitions this season, intermediate and junior. Both are expected to be strong enough to make a good showing and there will be no end of sport at the rink. The executive committee will select a manager and a captain for each team.

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Milton water-users will be glad to hear that the pipe line from the big Agnew spring will be connected with the old line either today or tomorrow. This means abundance of water for the future, at least until the population of the town increases greatly. The waterworks committee is to be congratulated on the way in which the work has been rushed lately.

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This material is assembled on behalf of the Milton Historical Society by Jim Dills, who can be reached through the society at (905) 875-4156.