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if With Which Are Incorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, And The Orono News * .4' * *. e~. VOLUME 88 BOWMANVJLLE, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER l7th, 1942NMBR5 i,,Meeting Called To 0om Nucleus of Durham C.C.F. Club "So long as you send to Ottaw a government that is financi primarily by the vested interest you will get legislation in thei interests and not in the interest of the common people of Canada Until the people of Canada, rar] and file, workers, farmers, pro fessional people who work fo wages or salaries, are prepare( to give of their time and the: money, you will flot get anythiri different than you have had it the past," J. W. Noseworth: 'C.C.F. federal member for Souli 'York, told a gathering in th( 'Opera House Monday evening "The Conservative Party ma3 adopt ail the new names in tht dictionary, may choose any leadc er it wishes, may f111 pages ané pages with ideals, so long a that party is financed by veste, interests it will remain the samr old Tory party, caîl it what yot like." "If I quote some of the mani festo drawn up by the C.C.] -party 10 years ago, you will think I arn cribbing from the Conserva. tive manifesto of last week. Don' be fooled. We are flot the part3 that is doîng the cribbing," hE contînued. Aside from "sniping" at the re- vivified Progressive ConservativE Party, Noseworthy confined hiç remarks to the C.C.F., its aims and its achievements. The speaker, early in his ad- dress, promised he would have something to say about John Bracken-which he didn't do. Frank McLellan, Oshawa, Pre- siient of Ontario Branch C.C.F. vias chairman. Mr. Noseworthy reminded his listeners that ail C.C.F. plans for the post war period were based ,on the assumption that we are going to win the war; if we ose the war we shall have little to say about it. "We must not allov the success of the United Nations to slacken our war effort; we must maintain it," he said. One of the reasons given for the growth of the C.C.F. was the fact that it was the People's Party and was financed by the people. He mentioned tha 1,200 people had contributed and borne the ILwden of the expenses of the ;-election in South York in ~ich he defeated Hon. Arthur tWigh g ý. We are finapiced by the q4ârers --nd edollars of the workïing man," he explained. This was quite apparent be- cause before the conclusion of his ýspeech he called for an intermis- sion and two men passed the hat for a collection to defray expenses of the meeting in progress. Four major post-war aims of the C.C.F. are fuil-time employ- ment, agricultural resuscitation, a minimum income, and social sec- urity, he said. In connection with agriculture, he stated "Something has hap- pened to agriculture in this coun- try in the past 25 years. Farm after farm in this prosperous country which in the past enabled a farmer to give his family a good living. send his boys and girls to school and sometimes to univer- sity, today is not producing enough to keep a hired man. In some cases one couple is unable to get enough from that farm to live comfortably. Rural Ontario is not today what it was 25 or 30 years ago. Something needs to be done to restore agriculture to its rightful place. He referred briefly to the his- tory-making report of the British economist, Beveridge. "If you read the C.C.F. report brought out ten years ago you will see everything you saw in the Beve- ridge report brought out ten days ago," he said. Membership cards were handed out for signatures of those inter- ested and were later collected. It is estimated about twenty were handed in and it seems to be the intention of those organizing to use this group as a nucleus for a C.C.F. club in Durham. Trrinity Ladies Elect * New Officers In W.A. Trinity Woman's Association met in the school room, December 8th, with a good attendance. The meeting opened with music play- ed by Mrs. Workman and a fine Ch1ristmas program xwas present-1 CONGRATULATIONS J-. Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King F. Todmy, December 17, 1942, Can- ri da's Prime Mimister, William la Lyon Mackenzie King enters his '69th year-tbree score years amd ty ninead fnd him, too, car- ieryîng tl strongly into bis fourth year ris a wartima leader. From Lrecent pictur2s taken at public ie functions mmd from li reports, s Mr. King enjoys excellent health. s The Strtesman joins haartily with mil thasa across the nation who itender sincere congratulations ta re Mr. King with "rnany happy re- nturns of the day.' Only the faw crin realize the tremendaus physical, mental mmd >narvous strain upon an individual accupying a place of power mmd respansibility in wartlme. Some- is tbimg of this wms expressed in r Mr. King's words of congratula- d tion ta John Bracken wben ha was -e chasan leader of the party chiefly ;e apposîng Mr. King. Ha sid: "I 0 personmily hope that hae may ha W rfforded the healtb mmd strength ISa greatly eeded in tbe discharge 't of the duties and responsibilities of the wider arena of public af- fairs hae has entered." ýr Mackenzie King bas been tbre a times prima minister of Canada Y for a total service as sucb of just over .17 years. Aiready lha bas e pas-1 Sir Wilfrid Laurier's tan- e ur of 15 years, 3 months, mmd e tareatens Sir Jahn A. Macdonald's n mark of 19 years. It is evident, r therafore, that Mr. King kmows Y of the qualities of "health and e stremgth sa graatly needed" in the tasks ha bas carriad over s0 many yaars. tCapacity Crowd Sees sStrike of Ladies' Aid f Thé twa-act play presemted byc Group 1 of Trinity Woman's As-i sociation, Mrs. M. W. Trimblyn,a canvemor, drew a capacity crawda 4n the Sunday achool room on1 Friday evening. Directed by Mrs.t L. W. Dippaîl, "The Strîke of theb Ladies' Aid" depicted the trials I and tribulations experienced hyt the woman in gettimg their bus-r bands ta finance the building of a new Sunday scbool. CostumesE of the '70's made a very colarfulk pictureanmd the many mirta-b provoking cammants drew rounds of appiause.a The cst included Prunella Prunes, Marie Moise; Mrs. Cheer- body, Mrs. M. W. Tamblyn; Mrs. Stirafus, Mrs. H. M. Bell; Mrs. t Amelia Prunes, Mrs. Orville Haap- s er; Mrs. Ima Whatmot, Mrs. Jack- l son Wray; Mrs. Claude D. Wea-9 ther, Mrs. T. E. Prout; Mrs. O. U. i Slver, Mrs. J. A. Cola; Mrs. O. B. cg Proudfaot, Dorothy Nichals; Miss Sadie Razar, Joyce Richards; Mrs.n Gridabout, Mrs. G. Richards; Miss li Carnie Germs. Joyce Luxton; Mrs.T Vollembauser, Mrs. Wm. Luxtan; e Miss Cherry Blossarn, Mrs. H. if Nivins (nea Rata Bennett); Mrs. o Trikern Pilîs, Doris Dudley; mmd g Mrs. R. A. Croker, Ileen Balson. n J. H. McKeever ElectedG Vice-President United ' Counties Garage Group é T h e Durham-NorthumberlandC Brancb of tbe Garage Operators ir Association beld its annual meet-R ing mmd banqiylet in the St. Law-w rance Hotel, 'Part Hope, on De-M cember 8tb. Some sixty membars c1 from ail parts of the United Counties were presant, including J. H. McKeever, T. Tornlinsom, J.R Cooper, W. Mutton, W. VirtueanmdC R. Stephens, representativas OfL Bowmanville Garages.B John Trudeau, Belleville, Pro-D vincial President, outlined briafly a% the bistory of the orgamization, r after which the field secretany, James A. Raid, spake of the rapid growtb af the association. To-day aver 80 par cent of the garage amd service station oparators ara an- rollad as membens as campmred ta 18 montbs mgo when aly 20 par cent ware members. Ha stat- B ed that many antiquated lmws, or er lmck of laws, were now proving Bi uinfair mmd working a great bard- al sbip on the industry. Ha men-K tioned a few of the proposad 'W changes now beîng cansideread dV pointed out that with the argani- B. zation representing 80 par cent of1 the retail openators in Ontario it sý anahled tbem ta go ta the Govarn- CE me nt witb sufficiant support to C ensura a favorable hearing.C Amomg the officers elected were C1 John MoKeever, Bowmmnviile, t' vice-president; and Sidney Lan- caster, Newcastle, amd Dean Hodg- yE son, Bownamnville, directars. l -;- , QUICK RESULTS R. B. LeGresley advertised a sow and a Jersey heifer for- sale in last week's Statesman and before Thursday evening, after the issue of The States- man had reached subscribers in the Bowmanville area, but before it had reached the ad- vertiser on Newcastle R. R. 3, Mr. LeGresley had sold both animais through the medium of the advt. Solin@ Man Head of Durham Holstein Club For the second time in quick succession a Solina farmer and cattie breeder has been chosen head of the Durham County Hol- stein Club, which, declared W. F. Rickard, M.P., at the Club ban- quet in Orono on Tuesday, is one of the livest associations in the province. The new president is Bruce Tink, one of Agricultural Representative E. A. Summers' "boys". He was not so long ago a Junior Farmer, a member of a Caîf Club, and now an up-and- corning agriculturist, breeder of pure bred Hoîsteins and miik pro- ducer. He was elected to succeed J. T. Brown, who in his turn suc- Sceeded another Solina "Black and White" man, John Cruickshank. In congratulating Bruce Tink on his election and the members of the club for electing him, C. D. Graham of Brantford, Chief of Field Service Work for the Hol- stein-Freisian of Ontario, guest speaker of the day, commended the club on the interest it took in youth. Durham Holstein Club is setting a fine example, hie said, in this regard. Any organization of any kind that does not include in its programme, projects for young people, is doomed to fail- ure. Following is a list of officers elected: Pres.-Bruce Tink; Past Pres.-J. T. Brown; Vice Pres.- Carlos Tamblyn; Sec'y.-Treas.- Harold Muir; Fieldman - J o h n Tamblyn; Auditors-John Cruick- shank and Harvey Brooks; Direc- tors: Darlingtoni - John Cruick- shank, Harvey Brooks; Clarke- J. H. Jose, Everett Brown; Hope- Fred Austin, Arthur Pollard; Ca- van-Fred Fallis, W. J. Stevens; Cartwrigbt-Neil Malcolm, Chas. Smith. ' Letting War Contracts Huris Monkey Wrench 'In Unity Machinery "You fellows down East have Ml1 the good war contracts" was the cry that greeted him on bis recent trip to Western Canada, Rotarian Mel H. Staples, of Orono, told Bowmanville Rotarians gath- ered at the Balmoral for their luncheon-meeting Friday noon. "I encountered it everywhere- on the street corners, at meetings, in the homes. It was their story and there was no use arguing- about it. It is the rnost recent de- velopment of a standing condi-1 tion tbere-a feeling that some- how those fellows in the East have the advantages over those in the West. Its implications are far t reaching.1 "It is gaining recognition. Even B. K. Sandwell of Saturday Night is harping on the difficulty of t building up in this country of ours1 a sense of national unity," hie pointed out. Another topic touched on by c Mr. Staples was the world after r the war. "We hear a lot about the a splendid world we are going to s live in. I arn afraid we are not giving sufficient tbought to it and s .t is my guess we are going to c come a cropper," hie said.r "The last war was a war to end ,vars; this war is a war to estab- P .ish a lasting peace in the world. 0 The foundation of lasting peace b exists inside the individual and if we are to get a lasting peace one nation must have an intelli- fl gent understanding of the other s nation. But is this possible? How cam we expect a Czech or a Pole l to, have kindly feelings toward a P German? Is it humanly possible? We must not forget that this peace 0 must be built on hatreds that fl exist," hie concluded. ti It was Orono Day at Rotary ti Club and the Orono speaker was ntroduced by Rotarian O. W. t Rolph, Orono. A vote of thanks was rnoved by Rotarian Charlie e Miiller, Orono, and this was passed fi on by President Dippeli. a Several Oronoites were present ri as guests, including J. J. Mellor, tl Rev. S. Littlewood, Principal R. tu C. Rosborough, Neil Porter, G. M. Convention ait Trinity Discuss S.S. Problems Annual Sunday School conven- tion for Township of Darlingtor and Town of Bowmanville was held in Trinity Sunday School or December 9th. By special ar- rangement the Sunday Schools of Clarke Township took an active part under the convenorship of Rev. S.' Littlewood, Orono. The theme of the convention was "The Churches Reaching and Teaching Every Person." The afternoon session opened with President Wilfrid Carruth- ers in the chair. The worsbip ser- vice was conducted by Rev. W. Rackham, Hamnptonî. Rev. S. Lit- tlewood led a discussion entitled 1"What good is the Sundayl School?" Many points w er e brought out as to why children do, or do flot, go to Sunday school. Rev. E. R. McLean, of Toronto, O.R.E.C. representative, gave an enlightening address "A Counter Offensive," telling the delegates how the decline in Sunday Scbool attendance might be stopped. Mrs. K. Caverly, Hampton, ren- dered a very pleasing vocal solo. Delegates .divided into depart- mental groups under the direc- tion of Mrs. Beaman, Rev. S. Lit- tlewood, Rav. F. Joblin and A. Stainton, following which a round table conference was conducted by Rev. E. R. McLean on Sunday School problerns. Master Billy Dudley, Tyrone, favored with a fine vocal solo. The year's worlc was briefly reviewed by the president, and Miss Pearl Leach, s e cr eILa ry- treasurer, presented a comprehen- sive report which earned the ap- plause of the delegates and the commendation of Mr. McLean. Brief reports on the progress of religious education in the day schools were presented by the ministers present. Evening session opened with a worship period conducted by an Orono group. Reports of nomin- ating and'resolution committees were presented and adopted. These officiers were elected: Hon. President - Wilfrid Carruthers; President - Elgin Talo;Vie Pres.-Norman Down; Sec.-Treas. -Miss Pearl Leach. The newiy1 eiected president then took, the chair. &1 Mrs. Drummond gave an in- tereshing demonstration of how to make the most of the hymns used in Sunday School. Rev. Little- wood conducted a panel discus- sion "Going into the Highways." The highlight of tha convention was the address, "The Conserva- tion of Youth" by Rev. E. R. Mc- Lean. John Bracken Lists His Program of 14 Points Following are the 14 "objectivesc for which I stand" listed by Pre- mier John Bracken in his accep-1 tance speech at the ConservativeE convention in Winnipeg last week: 1. The right of a man ta a job.( 2. The right of a worker toa a fair day's pay for a fair day's worke and the use of collective bargain-c ng when necessary.a 3. The right of the individuals .0 be rewarded o'- a basis whichh recognized the /alue of the ser-1 vice given. 4. The right of farmars and other producers to a fair share Ofe he nation's income, a thing theya iad seldom had in Canada. S 5. The right of every child and f youth to education suitable to his capacities. The greater the pros-d perity of Canada the greater amount could be spent on this0 ervice. 6. The right of tha citizen toc ecurity against the loss of in- a orne, sickness, loss of ernploy- r rent and other difficulties. C 7. The right of citizens in every C province to a minimum standard f social services, a major contri- bution to unity. 8. The right of the public to ex- .ect efficient administration of funds given in the charge of the stata. e9. The recognition by the pub- ci of the right of the state ta im- ose fair taxes. 10. Recognition by the public rq of the right of the state to exact p fnds needed for the activities of ir tie state. h 11. The right of future genera- bi ans to a world of plenty. rE 12. The right of future genera- fi ans ta a world of peaca. di 13. The right of the people to T ýxpect fromn their leaders an ef- ort to remove barriers to trade vj and barriers ta peace, and the ai ight of leaders ta expect from se 1eir peoples something more pl ýan passive support in this effort. W 14. The right 0f public and hi High School Teacher Gives Timely Address Home & School Club Miss Helen Morris' Junior Choristers delighted their audi- ence with renditions of old time Carols, following the opening ex- ercises at the Christmas meeting of the Home & School Club, Dec. 9th. Miss Eleanor Johnston read a timely paper on Christmas Car- ols. Miss Louila Workman fav- ored with several carols on her "portable" chimes. Mr. A. C. Anderson, B.H.S. teaching staff, spoke on Christ- mas, touching on many of the customs we use to make up the Christmas season, and their origin. The first Christmas greeting card stili hangs in the British Museum. It has served as a pattern that has been followed ever since. First Christmas seal was printed in Copenhagen, Denmark, and sold as a tax, the proceeds went to re- lieve crippled children. As gold, frankincense and myrrh were given to Christ at his birth, so we preserve this symbol of giving gifts to those we love. In wartime, we might curtail shop- ping, but do not dispense with it entirely. War savings stamps and certificates make ideal gifts. Do flot forget children! The war was flot of their making Why rob them of one of life's richest ex- periences? Be thankful we can enjoy a peaceful Christmas even tho' tree decorations are scarce or are a hoidover from years past. Santa Claus came to us from the Dutch. St. Nicholas was then adopted by English. Neyer use short form for Christmas! Don't bc guilty of making Christ an X. MVr. Anderson asked us to make our greeting a "Merry Christmas, forever." He closed by reading "Christmas Beils" by Longfellow. Mrs. J. H. Johnston thanked ail those taking part in the program. MViss H. Morris' ciass won the teacher's prize. Ticket convenor reported 911 tickets sold for our theatre party. Treasurer's report showed a balance of $2 12.35. Re- port of Reginai Conference was given by Mrs. Selby Grant. Ex- change of Christmas gifts was changed to donations to war work. January meeting wili be the Žflth anniversary of the Bowman- ville H. &. S. Association. Pres. MIrs. Davies asked for ail old members to be present on that zcasion. Christmas Cheer Us DAY EARLIER iProvided By Lions Wa are planning to print Twenty-one letters and cards The Statesman a day earlier ri frorn Bowmanville boys overseas than usual next weak-Wad- sexpressing rippreciation for cigar- nesday morning. Will aur i1 ettes sent ta thern were read at country correspondents and -Monday's meeting of the Lions advertisers therefore have f Club. their copy reach this office LionBer Paker charma ofi fot latar than Tuasday rifter- fWar Services Comrnittee, outlined noone 0 atl wenay catch what had been done in the way th aisWensdymon of Christmas cards and candies for the children in Engiand being lookad after through the Lions British Child War Victims' Fund. Former Local Manl Ha stated that as well as carda, ~ Pa A candies hrid bean sent ta children HelPe PanW.ar in two homes for Waifs and Offensive Un Af rica Strays._____ Sum of $50 was votad Bow- Our attention was attracted ta manville Lîbrary Board to pro- a despatch in an American paper vide free memberships for chiI- which read: 1dren. In spite of ail the wartime "Research work by members of demands made on the club, the the staff of the New York Public members feel that this is one ser- Library, Fifth Avenue and Forty- ivice that must be continued. LMon second Street, helped lay the Stuart James of the Heaith and foundations for the allied offen- Welfare Committea gave a com- sive in North Africa, according to prehansîve report on the progress Frank L. Polk, President of the of the Blood Donor service. Library." Lion J. J. Brown made the pre- Knowing that Ralph H. Car sentation of a pair of blankets ta ruthers, sonl of Mr. and Mrs. W. Lion Bob Kent who joined the H. Carruthers, Bowmanville, is a ranks of the Benedicts recently. member of the Research Dept. of An amusing incident took place this library, we trike it for grantad when Lion Stu James was ordered Ralph bas had considerable ta do to write "I must mot ride without with this important mission for my hands on the handle bars",ha spent some months early this 100 trnes. Lion Stu got out of it year in Washington andrit pre- nicely by writing "I must not sent is on a secret mission forg ride without my hands an the the U. S. government in a fareign1 handie bars 100 times." country.i President Aub Smith cmlled on The editor of The Statesman Lion Dr. W. H. Birks ta, introduce bas had the pleasure of calling on the speaker, Raid Murdock, To- Rlph several times when on tripsj ronto, past international director touwYr h a hw i of Lions. Ha reviewed Liomism thogh this rarvellous library. and stressed the fact that the need "Moepac otius for it was greater today than at ed innths before aur troops land-t amy time before. A vote of thank in Africa, the Library supplied was moed byLion ha ar the War Department with tale- ter. Incidentally, Mr Mur dock op he bokth d citydrcutries was district governar when theofteNrhAicncuresa local club received its charter mnd well as maps and other materials," madethe resntaton.Mr. Polk said rit ceremonies con- madethe resntaton.nected with affixing, the nine- teenth star on the Library's Ser- vice Flag in the main exhibition Canadian Clubs Mark room yesterday.t Birh 5 Y arsAgo ~ hGrat research 1li b rar iaes Birt 50Yeas Ag thougout he ounrythe New York Publ4ie Library among them, This manth marks the end of are rible to furnish detailed in-a the Sth year of the Canadian formation about most of the lar-t Club movement that had its be- gar militriry objectives.t ginning in Hamilton December 6, "Though the Library is, natur-1 1892. ally, proudest of its men in thej On that date, five young men service,. it is also proud of thet met in the office of Charles R. work its Reference Department isc McCulugh, illustrious son of doing for branches of the Warc Bowmanville, to lay the founda- Departanent. Much of this work tion of what is now a nation-wide is definitely a military secret. Inr arganizatian. The five founders addition to the service rendered were the late Alderman James by the Reference Department in Ferres, Judge Henry Carpenter the central building, branch lib- and Col. George D. Fearman-and raries throughout Manhattan, thet the two survivors, Col. Chrirles R. Bronx, and Richmond rire centers0 McCullough, Hamilton, and W. of war and defense informationn Sanford Evans of Winnipeg. Bath for the public." t are honorary members of the Several members of the Li- Canadian Club of Hamilton and brary's staff with highly speciril- t hanorary presidents of the Asso- ized training are being utilized inil ciation of Canadian Clubs of the intelligence services, althougha which latter body Senator N. M. most of the 90 staff members inh Paterson of Port*Arthur is the the armed forces rire in combat S active president. division, Mr. Polk disclosed. One f On Dec. 6, 1941, the Canadian member whose work was lIargelyh Club of Hamilton, during William with rare European books is now S J. McCulloch's presidency, usher- checking material in Fren.ch, g ed in the Jubilee year by givîng a Dutch, German and Scandinrivian a commemorative dinner rit which languages for army intelligence. S, a national testimonial wris pre- There was neyer a time in its t sented, to C. R. McCullough in be- history when the Library was of C haif of the clubs froin.Halifaîx t greater importance, ha held. F c s c ri ci fi ti si E ir d c 1 g: ei di hi s. a vi IH R it! nE fij C. or Ti h( gý bi 52 in bi bl w4 $1 er o1 el -i St. John's Church Windows Unveiled By Thos. Cartwright "It Is a great joy ta sae ti Windows in this church to-day sa spoke Rev. Canon C. R. Spei car after the unveiling of thrg stained glass windows on SundE morning, in the north Wall of S John's Anglican Church. The inscription reads: "The.ý windows ware erected by tIi faithful work of Thomas Car wright mmd the contributions ( the Men's Club." Mr. Cartwrigl unveiled the plaque draped wit a Union Jaick. The rector pointe out that an "Old Soldier ha made these windows possible b faithful work. Ha had gatherec sortcd, tied, and made ready t ship, 37 tons of papar and maga 7ines, and that he'd have 38 ton by end of year. This reprasantai a great dal of work, sometime from five in the morning unti dark." Ha said the quotation "What kind of a church would m: church be, if everyone in it wa juat lika me," was very appro priate here. Ha thrinked the Men'ý Club and Guild. ' "Thare rire ser mons in atone, so misa thare ar( sermons in stained windows." Canon Spencer taok for bis tax "Prepare ye the way of the Lord make His path straight," and ir bis discourse ha admonîshed u! ta study the working of thE Church amd wa would find thE true nature of mmm. Christ's way is the only way of perica, justice and marcy among men. Ail social disorders are caused by the ne- glect of aur Christian calling ta follow him. The choir sang "Our God is Marching On" during the offer- tory. Blocking Russian Aid Us Equal To Stabbing Your Country Un Back "Wa stand for full aid ta Russia, without stint. We takle the posi- tion that amy persans or groupa in low or higb places wha witb- hold, or are respansible for hold- ing brick aid to the Soviet Union are mot only stabbing our ally in the brick; they are misa betraying their own country," said R. J. Thomas, president of the United Automobile Workers. It re-echoas the sentiments expressed by many other prominent and foresighted citizens of this country. Canadians feel a deep indebted- mess ta the hard-figbting Russian people. They want ta belp them as the Americans amd Britons are halping. Canadians now have this apportunity ta help Russia on a continuaus basis, through the newly-astablished Canadimn Aid ta Russia Fumd, Inc. There rire articles needed by the Soviet people which Canada is well rible ta supply. Canada is able ta semd clothing, blankets, hiome knitted gaods, kerosene stovas, seeds, dried milk and other foods, and ail the medical mmd riospitril supplies that crin be ;pared. These articles are mes- sengars of marcy mmd friendship and should ba speedad ta the Soviet people as tokens of grati- tude and admiration fram their Canadian ally. The Canadian Aid to Russia Fund is registered undar the War Charities Act. The president of he fund is J. S. McLean, Presi- dent of Canada Packers Limited, and the vice-chairman is Clifford Sifton. The executive secretary of the fund is Miss Kathleen Gor- 'ie, ana of Camada's distinguished ocial workars. The haadquarters of the f und is 80 King Street West, T'oronto, where contributions amd inquiries may be sent today. Do- iritions may be deducted frorn in- 'orna tax. The Canadian Aid to Russia fund is appealing for $ 1,000,000j with wbicb ta dispatch soma of the supplies that the Russian po- ple meed in such desparate ma- sure. Boxing Day Proclmed Bowmanvilla will observa Box- ing Day this year, Town Council lecided rit its stritutory meeting Tuesdmy might and issued a pro- lamation ta this affect. An old English custom, Boxing Day is the first week day after Christmas. It is a legal holiday on which Christmas boxes are given ta postmen, errand boys, emplayees, etc. The night of this day is Boxing Night. Council's stap wili give aur mard-workad clarks in the lacal stres, as well ris the proprietors awell-earned rest on Saturday, December 26th. It will misa pro- ide an extra holiday for the arn- ?oy eca of othar fîrms. .. " jL' a e%-, p E ei ai :EC di 01 ' i Il PE pr in hi fil pr jo il Àr il hn )e in )h lu vn Fate of Religious Education In B.RUS. .Hangs In Balance R For the second tîme in as many months the mattar of religiaus instruction bas coma up befara e the Bc5'wmanville Board of Educa- me tian mmd it is stili a question of '-"To be or mot ta be." ht Thrsdaynight Principal L. W. th Dippell of~ the High Schoal tald ýd the board that representatives of id the Ministerial Association rip- )y proached him and askad for ana cI perîod a week in which ta impart ta religiaus instruction, that pariod lta be the ana most suitable ta the iteaching staff mnd the Ministerial dAssociation. After discussing the ýsmatter and giving it thought ha itold the Association that ha might 1let themn have 25 minutes a week mmd would -bring it bafare the " board. s -This intervie«,r wris in accord- ri nce -with a latter, sent out by -C. H. Mason, secretary 0f the board, last month informing the Ministerial Association that the t matter had been discussed rit the Navamber meeing and the board bad decided ta ask the Ministerial sAssociation ta approach Mr. Dip- peli mmd see what arrangements could be made. "I wauld not mind trying it as ran experiment with bath first and second Forms this year but I wauld mot ha willing ta go any furthar," Mr. Dippeil told the board. The principal's contention is that time cannot be spared by the schoimrs from thair studies for raligiaus education, mot even a period a week, and this situation is intensified in the Middle and Upper schaol. But naw that the offer bas bean made and the board bas sbown an interest in the matter ha feels that the temching staff should try ta co-aperate amd ha is willing ta go as ±âXr as let- timg them experiment with the first mmd second Forms. During the threshimg out of the pros mmd cons, it came ta light that thare saemed ta be a feeling on the part 0f the staff that if this was thrust upon tbem against their good judgment amd than a mumber of pupils failed, criticismn would mot ha in arder. It was also pointed out that religion was just as neceasary for Middle mmd Upper school pupils as for the Lower school. After a lengthy discussion the matter wms lef t in the bands of the principal ta demi with and rericb soma solution. The clasing of the two public schools mmd the high school an Fridriy, Dec. 18, was authorized by a motion sponsored by Dr. G. C. Bonnycristie mmd seconded by W. L..Pritersan. The schoals will re-apen on Monday, Jan. 4, which rillows students mmd teachers two full waeks' halidmys. A latter from- Inspector Fan- wick commenting an pragress being made in tbe teaching of music in Bowmanville High School and affaring suggestions as to bow conditions can be im- proved wris read by Principal Dippeli. Mr. Mason wris instruct- ed to forwmrd copy of suggestions to Mr. W. E. C. Workman for bis perusai. W. L. Priterson brought in a rasolution which wms passed un- animously that R. R. Stevens be the Countias Council rapresenta- tive on the Board of Education. Chairman A. M. Hardy advised the board ha hrid purchased a piano rit $40 witb a $5 outlay ta a trucker ta bring it ta the bigh school. Repairs are estimated rit $35 amd then the high school will have a piano in gaad shape for use in the auditorium. Principal A. M. Tbampsam of the public schools stated that they ware in naad of about 35 new deshsa rt Central Schoal as desks in present use are toa small for the oupils and rsked that the boaird purchase ris mamy ris fin- ances would permit. Property cammittea wris given power ta act. A Good Suggestion A local lady employed ait the Ajax Munition plant sends us tais suggestion: Saverril hundred girls have been brought in from Western Canaida -'and the Maritimes ta work rit Ajax. Thesa girls are gaîng ta have a ionely Christmas unless some ana takas pity on them. Lots of homes have empty chairs this Cbristmas. Could we mat invite same of these girls ta fi the vacancies? Tictoriîa --.-"' To tais meeting, His Excellency, mnr of Athlone, Gavernar-Gen- erai of Canada, braugbt greetings md mccepted honorary member- 3hip in the pioneer Canadian Club, lllowimg vice-regal precedent. There are more than 100 Cana- ian Clubs cmrrying on thraugb- )ut the Dominion. Bawmanville Men's Canadian lub was organized about 35 yars igo. Therea rre tbree charter îembers stili activa in the local lub. Tbey are Dr. G. C. Bonny- ,astie, F. F. Morris mmd Gea. W. famas. If You Live Less Than A Mile From Work You %re Supposed To Walk In general, no person should ex- acet ta drive or ta ha carrîed hy rivate passenger car wha is witb- i ana mile walking distance 0f Las work or who, hy streat car or )s or other public facility, crin each bis work conveniantly in fty minutas, reads the lmtest ractive issued by Gea. S. Gray, Frnsit Contraller. There will ha mmny Bawmmn- lie rasidents who will rerid this ýd expanienca quaima of con- Laence. There are far too many )ivate cars bauling residents ta vork aver short distances such as ocks or fractions of a mile. The iblie is msked now ta walk to vork if they live leas than a mile ro thair plaice of business. If 'u live more and can by triking V bus or train arrive thera in less man 50 minutas you areamskad odo Sa. The number of prissenger carsi obe riuthorized under the Wmr- nme Industrial Transit Plan hould ha betwean ana-quarter nd ane-fifth of the number of nployees who are comsidared ta ýinadequataly served by public1 rnsit. Tbus if thare ara 100 arn- ayees warking in a plant wba 1 Ie mare than a mile from warki id cmnnot obtain bus or train ranspartation thare, the mumber fcars mllowed ta take these pao- al ta wark is hatween 20 and 25.* Ail heads of firms employimg a irnhar af persans rr asked ta ncouraga their amplayees ta aave thair cars rit home and use .e bus or train mmd if this is mot risible ta utiliza aacb car ta the imit in bringing ernployaas ta vork. 01