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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 12 Jul 1934, p. 8

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* f p . w- di * I * - *' . 'c um ~'r *' ~9P I "'r PAGE EIGHT THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVTT., THURSDAY, JULY 12t.h, 1934 RULE GERMANY t) ~ r t. t. J SHRUBS FOR FOUNDATION good display can be secured by the AND BORDER use of flowering shrubs entirely. The tall-growing varieties should be By W. E. Groves, B.wmanville planted in front of all the angles or corners, with the medium-height varieties between. The front of all Every home, whether large or foundation planting should be irreg- small, needs shrubs to make it coin- ular and made up of quite dwarf- plete. The home setting contributes growing kinds. The accompanying mucli to its comfort and enjoyment, illustration will convey sonie idea of sufficient reason., surely, to warrant the varieties advised and their ar- a good deal of thought in order to rangement. Other very useful kinds make the setting as nearly perfect are the newer philadelphus such as as possible. Shrubs help to make it virginale, some of the hybrid weigel- so, and the home builder as well as ias, and, under proper conditions, the home gardener is advised ta be- purple prunus. The color of the corne familiar with these useful walls has to be considered when any plants. colori foliage is in mmd. "What is a shrub?" is a question While there is no desire to give a sometimes asked. The reply is: a number of pruning instructions. it woody kind of plant not growing to is advised that great care be given a very great height, and not, as a to the pruning of all shrubs used in rule, having stems or trunks like foundation planting. A pleasing or trees. In garden use they form im- a hideous effect is very largely due posing groups, soften sharp corners, to the way in which these shrubs are screen out ugly views, and, in addi- pruned. tion, provide color, form, bloom and berries, each of which is pleasing to the eye. Tie present puipose is to-----/ deal with them in relation to bor- der and foundation planting, which does not, by any means, exhaust the many uses to which shrubs may be i put. Shrubs in borders may need a lit- tle explanation. It is not advised that they be indiscrimîinately plant- ed in the borders surrounding any; garden area. Unle.s a perennial " border were quite large. shrubs are & d6, just as well kept out of It. AI!,the saine, iovever, if tihe size allows it, - a litt!e group of shrubs a the ends and perhaps in the centre would not be out of place. The thought in A simple foundation planting mind in suggesting sh'rubs in borders is a planting that really takes tihe Key No. place of a hedge. Fer instance. in 1. Hydrangea arborescens any fair-.ized garden a shrub plant- 2 Spirea callosa rc.sea ing could be made to define at least 3. Weigelia rosea part of the bouniary either at one 4. Philadelphus lemoinei side or at the extreme end. Just as 5. Berberis atropurnurea much variety as wishead could be us- 6. Cotoneasteir ho.izontaljs ed in such a planting; i; should be 7. Berberi.s thunbergi informal, with the ta.l varieties at 8. Forsythia fortunei the back and the dwa:f kinds in 9. Viburnum carlesi front. Small groups cf each variety 10. Coirnus elegant:ssina make the most effective show. Suit- - - -- - able shrubs for this kind of planting would include the taller-growing THE BOY WIIO DIDN'T PASS philadelphus, such a- coronarious, grandiflorus and Lemoinei, the bush A sad-faced little fellow sits alone in honeysuckles, most af the dogweotiods dcp disgrace, and some of the spiraea family. We There's a lump arising in hîs throat would select the background shrubs and tears rush down his face, from these kinds, adding prunus. He wandered from his playmates for' lilacs and hydrangea, if a larger sel- he doesn't want to hear ection is desired. For the centre and Thcir shouts of merry laughter since front of such a planting there are the world has lost its cheer. weigelia, dwarf duetzia and spiraea, He has sippei the cup of sorrow, he. berberis, cotoneaster, and golden sy- has dripped the bitter glass ringa. In such a planting a few of And his heart is fairly breaking the dwarfer-growing rugosa roses, he's the boy who didn't pass. such as F. J. Grootendorst, are very effective. Some variegated varieties In the apple tree the robin sings a might be used. The purple-leaved cheery little song, prunus is very pleasing if planted But he doesn't seem to ear it show- with restraint. So also are silver- ing plainly something's wrong, leaved cornus and golden weigelia. Comes his faithful little spaniel for a romp and bit of play, What the gardeners call "founda- But the troubled little fellow bids tion planting is a very attractive him sternly go away, part of garden building. It is really And alone he sits in sorrow, with his a planting around the base of the hair a tangled mess, home, tying the building to the And his eyes are red with weeping- ground, toning down the sharp he's the boy who didn't pass. angles of the structure, rnaking a pleasing picture of what miglt Oh, you wso boast a lauging son. otherwise be a mere mass of bare ant speak of him as bîigit, walis. Foundation planting demands Antiyau wis love a littie girl wis a good deal of care in its planning cames ta yau at night and the use of the choicest varieties Witissining eyes, antidancing î et, of shrubs possible. This is easily wtb ionours Irons er acioal, understood when it is realizedt at Turn ta that lanely little lad wio much of it is right at the home en- tinks he ia a foal. trance, a part of the garden thatAnt take hlm klntly by tie bant, should always look at Its best. Ever- tie duilest ai bis class, greens are frequently used In this He's tie anc wbo mast needa love- planting, or evergreens and flower- tie boy wio dldwt pasa. rsg abrube in conicnatoon, but a -J. Dwdell. pI pi U ns IN THE DIM and DISTANT PAST FIFY YEARS AGO TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO From The Statesman, July llth, 1884 From The Statesman, July 8th, 1909. On Monday night the members of Miss Harriet M. Bartlett, who has Victoria Lodge A. F. and A. M. with been attending the Ladies College at a goodly number of ladies and other Sackville, N. B., passed her musical invited guests met in the Lodge examinatons at the University of room over The Statesman office. AjToronto, being the only candidate to pleasing feature of the program was take first class honors. Miss Bartlett the presentation to Rev. and Mrs. J. is a grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dyke of a beautifully engraved sil- John Hellyar, whom she recently ver water pitcher, accompanied by ited. a splendid address read by Dr. Harn- Young ladies of this county who den. were successful at the Normal School The usual celebration of the Glori- exams are, Permanent Second Class ous Twelfth will be held at Williams- Certificates. Misses Una F. Ritson, burg (Blackstock) tomorrow. Man- and Alma I. Thomas; Interim Sec- vers, Cartwright and Darlington ond Class, Nellie G. Gould, Bessie Lodges are ta take part also the Bal- Staples, and Sarah A. Moise, Limited lyduff, Cartwright and Oshawa Drum third Class, Olga Hoar, and Florence and Fife Bands. E. Morris. Nathaniel Jerome of the Township Miss McEarchan B. A.. Glencoe. of Clarke has been appointed Bailiff who has been teaching at Deseronto, of the Second Division Court of the has been secured by Bowmanville United Counties of Northumberland High School Board as science teacher and Durham in the room and stead at a salary of $1000. of James M. Jackson, resigned. Mrs. C. W. Murdoff gave a recep- On Tuesday evening a young man tion in honor of her daughter Mrs. named Fred Mutton who was in the F. W. Pattinson, Toronto. employ of Mr. David Towns. went Senator Robert Beith has been bathing in Town's mili pond and chosen for judge on Clyesdale horses patidleti out to the middle on a large at the Ontario Winter Horse Show plank. In some manner the plank at Guelph. got out o his reach and being unable Mr. J. H. H. Jury has been elected ta swim lie was drowned.DeceaSed representative of District No.3. by was 22 years of age and high.ly re- the Ontario College of Pharmacy spected. tCouncil. Fro this town and vicinity the hay crop on the new fair grounds following gentlemen attendedth ie Saturciay evening for $68.00. United Empire Loyalists' celebrat- Sa. A. Stephens purchased te ion in Toronto last Thursday: Dr. S. Born: In Bowmanville, July 3 te C. Hillier; Levi VanCamp Esq; F. F. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Darci, a McArthur Esq, ex-mayor; Rev. Dr. daughter. A. MacNab, and William Cryderman Married: Tlodgham-A.ndrews. at Esq. They participated in the recep- the residence of Mr. W. J. Quinn, tion given by the Lieut. Governor. July 3rd, by Rev. John Garbutt, Mr. On Monday afternoon Mrs4 W. Franklin George Todgham and Miss Ruse and Miss Hambly, on behalf Catherine Andrews, both af Bpw- of the Bowmanville congregation Of manville. the B. C. church, presented Rev. J. •v. L. Harris with a purse of gold contain- evL S. Wight of Brighston, for- ing about $50. Mr. Harris left this mer popular pastor, was for t the fif- week for his new circuit at EpsoM. thtime preachier on Sunday at tie 'T Born: Gilbert, in Bowmanville on Haydon Anmiversary and tise best in f6 Sunday, July 6th, tsthe wife O Mr its biatory. Tea andi concert broughtf Richard Gilbert, a son. n about $300. ti Married: Henry-Gamsby, on June J 30th at Orono, by Elder T. Garbutt, Douglas' Egyptian Liniment, al- O Mr. Chan. E. Henry, Bowmanville ta ways quick, always certain. Stops la Miss Bertha, second daughter of Mr. bleeding instantly. Cauterizes wounds l and Mrs. L. A. Gamsby Esq., Drug- and prevents blood poisoning. t gist. Splendid for muscular rheumatism.,, 1 - - -- - - - - M AKE your own honest, unbiased comparison of all low-priced cars and you'il he convinced that in all thrce of the fundamental qualities-the unes, the ride and the economy-Chevrolet ias an exclusive right to leadership. You'll notice first that Chevrolet has a Fisher Body-- and is the only low-priced car hat h ives you this world- famous style, comfort and safety advantage. One look will show you that Chevrolet has fully- enclosed protected "knee-action"-and you'll find that no other low-priced car offers this safety type of front wheel springing. 1 1 WITH MAILED FIST |Bowmanville GirI's PoemAppears in Su A Little of Everything Colum in the Toronto Daily Star contai ed this well written poem from th pen of Selma Bartlett. daughter i Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bartlett, Bov manville. Mihs Bartlett, still a stu dent at Bowmanville High Schoc has a remarkable talent for poet. and the effort reproduced belo shows ability far beyond thato moŽt poets of her age. She is t be congratulated on her ability, an also on the recognition she has rE ceived in its publication in The Sta: The poem follows: Panacea The city pulsed with vibrant life, th clang of steel on steel. With raucous voices, motors' roa and screaming horn and wheel Within my heart a longing stirrec a vague. unceasing cry That rose above the palling smok. that lapped the smothered sky Vithin the trim and spotless par] the grass was velvet green, Immaculate the flower-beds an< cool the maple's screen. I Then as I lay in leafy shade t< watch the poppies' fire I felt my heart cry out again in un. defned desire. Throiugh half-closet eyes I saw the blur of cloucis flbat averiseati: Soft. downy clouds like comforters on some wee baby's bed- Across the years returned again oui oId log-cabin home. The pine-strewn pathway through the woods where often we would "tops" in Germany at the moment. roam. s in the lap of the gods. for Germany I heard the friendly poplars then, e and revolution. The men are, Left, a-whispering down the hiilI; mann Goering, Hitler's "mailed fist", At dusk, the lonely crying of the Papen as vice-chancellor. mournful whippoorwill. I smelled the homely earth at dawn -'twas brown and wet with rain onto, where he was a member of the Andt breath of Heaven wafted from Class of 1894. the lilacs in the lane. Following graduation Dr. Howard I wake ta see tie sky agbow with remained in Canada for two years sun ,set' e fevesed lame, and in 1896 located at Lackawaxen, Andueartse coming on ainigt Pa. He was united in marriage to the the vesper belis proclainf. late Helena Moore of Brooklin, whoI lef t te slowly-dusking park, an passed away on May 15, 1933. down the winding street In 1898, Dr. antiMis. Howa doWiti vibrant heawi I joinet tie moved to Friendsbip andtremained thirangt ieager, honing feet. in that village for ten yearsrmoving -Sehna Bartett. later to Cuba where the doctor prac- - ticed for eleven years. They locat- ed in Olean in 1919. Relieve Bloating, Belching, Heart- A brother, Rev. F. H. Howard, burn, Oas, etc., with Kirk's Stom- Deserornto is the 'only immediate alka. McGregor's Drug Store. survivor. Protect tie child f r • te rav- The body of the late Dr. Howard ages of woime by using Mother was brought to and interred in Belle- Graves' Worm Exterminator. It is ville cemetery, service being con- a standard remedy, and years of use ducted by Rev. W. D. Harrison. have enhanced its reputation. INSIDE ~aJwe(lai OUTSIDE BUILT-IN NO-DRAFT VENTILATION ... The genuine Fisher type, pio- neered by General Motors. Not a "make-shift", but an integral part of the car design. Has new rain and snow de- flector. New exclu- sive, reverse-type screened cowl venti- lator gives added comfort. NEW INSTRUMENT PANEL. . . with roony glove compartment at right-hand side. Aviation-type instruments, plainly visible through the three-spoke steering wheel. MORE ROOM IN FRONT AND DACK .Because of the new chassis design and redistributed wefizht, Fisher Body craftmen have been able to make both front and rear seats inches wider. The body itself is longer. The net result -greater leg roon and head room; clear, unobstructed vision from every seat. FINER PLUSH AND WHIPCORD UP. HO LSTERY . . . Compare the uplolstery if you want an outstanding index of low- priced car value. Vou'll find that Chev- rolet is tailored with high-quality plush or whipcord fabrics (according to the model) chosen for beauty as well as durability. MORE AND FINER APPOINTMENTS .Chevrolet is pro- viled with a gener- ous complement of luxury and conven- ence appointments, varying with the model selected. Windstreamed metal parts, arm rests on both front doors, cigar lighter and ash receiver, assist straps, rear window cur- tain, adjustable driver's seat, done light and many others. and many otisers. C-154B PRICES BEGIN AT MASTER '844STANDARD '710 Delivered. fuily equipped at factory, Oshawa, Ont. Freight and Government license ex*r. Basy GMAC tne. i BOWMANVILLE Look under the hood, too, and you will see Chevrolet's valve-in-head, six-cylinder engine with the new Blue Fiame head-comparison will reveal that Chevrolet is the only car with this matchless combination for power and economy. Compare all-round. Check inside as well as outside. Analyze the delivered prices. And try the ride! Buy with open eyes and a mind attuned to proof, not claims, and you'il choose a Chevrolet Six . . . The fine, dependable automobile that is leading all cars in sales! A GENERAL MOTORS VALUE . . . PRODUCED IN CANADA COURTICE ROY NICHOLS Here are the two men who are How long they will remain there i is once again torn by internal strif Adoif Hitler, chancellor, and Her and likely successor to Franz von F OBITUARY Dr. F. E. Howard, Olean, N. Y. Dr. F. E. Howard, one of the fore- ost members of the medical pro- ession in Olean, N. Y.. passed away ollowing a illness of long dura- on at his residence in that city on uly 3rd. Dr. Howard was born in Belleville, 'nt., September 7, 1870. a son of the .te Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Howard. He eceived his early education in Clin- on, Ont., and Belleville schools and repared for college at Albert Un- versity, Belleville, He later com- eters atcourse aostudy at Victoria niversity, Toronto, and studied nedicine at Trinity College, Tor- il t. t' t v s- v t, 54- y. ~ S .5..5 Lt.. _ VR LET ij me ONLT lw-f4kc/cat ni4 BODT BY VISMER ENCLOSED KNEE-ACTION e . BLUE PLAME CYLINDER HERD SHE BANKS BY MAIL If you live some distance from a bank, or it is inconvenient ta call in persan, we would be glad ta help you do your banking by mail. You will find this simple, safe and satisfactory. Write ta the Manager for complete information. T H E 0 F C A N A D A BOWMANVILLE BRANCH - 1. G. HEFKEY, Manager WHERE DOES THE UNITED Government Control, in eight of the CHURCH OF CANADA fnine provinces of the Dominion has proven the inadequacy of this me- STAND tisod. "We are strongly opposed to any The words of the Reverend Doctor increase in facilities for distribut- Albert Moore, Moderator of the Un- Ion of alcoholic beverages; especially ited Church of Canada, in his ad- any proposals to re-establish pro- dress before the Maritime Confer- vision for consumption of liquor on ence, in Sackville, June 8th, 1934: premises on which it is sold. "We are opposets t the beverage "We are emphatically opposed to use ai intoxicants. We are convin- any proposal to extend legal sanc- ced tbat the operation of the Acts tion which will facilitate the pur- embodying the principle of so-called chase of beer and wine.' THURSDAY, JULY 12tb, 1934 il

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