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gan 1tatreman < With Which Are Incorporated The Bowmanvulle News, The Newcastle Independent, And The Orono News VOLUME 89 BOWMANVILLE. ONT.. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY llth. 1943 Canvass of Town For Funds Replace Donoghue House Jaises Nearly Six Hundred Cash donations totalling ap. proximately $600 have been re- ceived by the Committeo in charge 0f the collection of funds and household effects for Terry Don- oghue whose house on the Wharf Road was burned to the ground on January 23. A number of household articles have been donated and are being stored for Mr. Donoghue until such time as living quarters may be secured. If you have any furn- iture, bedding, dishes, floor cov- ering, orhanything that goes te make a home that you wish te contribute, do not besitate to cal] 345 and a truck will a to apick it up. It is hoped there will be sufficient donations of furniture to enable the Committee to devote all cash contributions to the pur- chase price of a house. Some Who wished to contribute were missed in the general can- vass and others have telephoned asking where they could leave their cash donation. T. H. Knight, King Street, will only be too pleased to receive your cash don- ation so that the fund may be en- larged. The money and lists of those who have so generously donated are now on deposit at the Bank of Montreal and will remain there until the Committee can ar- rive at a fair purchase price for a suitable house for Mr. Don- oghue. The Committee wishes to ex- press their sincere appreciation to the men who gave of their time to canvass - S. Little, T H. Knight, Rev. F. H. Joblin, B. Col- well, H. Needham, F. Bottrell, G. Perfect, A. Anderson, W. Ham- ilton, A. Kilpatrick and W. Nich- ols-and also to the Management of the.Goodyear for their co-oper- ation in making the canvass with- in the factory a success. TRINITY W.M.S. (Report continued from last week) The members of Trinity Aux- iliary wishing to achieve a closer relationship between the Auxil- iary and the younger groups of the church, appointed members to visit the groups at their reg- ular meetings. Mrs. W. P. Rogers was nominat- for the vice-presidency of the Estern Section of the Oshawa Presbyterial. Many auxiliaries throughout the Bay of Quinte Conference Brancb have adopted, with success, the Weekly Offering Plan, instead of using the monthly envelopes. Trinity Auxiliary has now adopt- ed this plan for the coming year. The envelopes are to be placed on the collection plates at the reg- ular church service on Sunday. Talk Given at Rotary By Rev. W. P. Rogers "History writes in letters of flame, 'Beware lest you divorce the spiritual and ethical from the intellectual' and in divorcing the spiritual and ethical from the in- tellectual you strangle creative genius and send out a flood of educated devils all over our country which would be a major national calamity," stated Rev. W. P. Rogers, of Bowmanville, speak- ing to the local Rotairy Club gathered at the BalmoralFriday noon. "The Department of Edu- cation for Ontario would be well to notice the handwriting on the wall and to accept the larger re- sponsibilities for the spiritual and ethical culture in our schools and of the children in our homes". The speaker was giving liis sec- ond talk of a series on the topic "Are We Getting Short Measure In Education?". He traced the in- fluence of the Bible on the writ- ings and life of the people in Eng- land, and stressed the fact that not enough attention was paid to the Bible today by educationists with sad resuts. A vote of appreciation was . moved by Rotarian J. Forbes Heyland and this was passed on by President L. W. Dippeil. Ro- tarian DippellLasked the speaker to add another talk to his series and to speak at a later date on the place of education in the school curriculum. Care of Christmas Plants Rammel's Topic Leon Rammel, of Bowmanville, was the guest speaker at the Feb- uary meeting of the Oshawa Horticultural Society. Mr. Rammel has had great ex- perience in greenhouse work and gave his audience valuable infor- mation regarding the care of the plants received as Christmas gifts such as Poinsettas, Cyclamen and others. He gave instructions re- garding the starting of flower seeds for summer bcoming and also for the starting of shrubs from cuttings. A very interesting question per- iod during which many interest- ing points were expîained by the speaker, concluded the meeting. Women dress to please men, says a writer. Is that why they wear so few clothes? For the fellow who likes to worry, there is some consolation in knowing there will always be something to worry about. Newcastle Man Suggests Adoption Special ,risoners-of-War Prayer Jesse A. Allen, of Newcastle, in of the enemy who, believe me, a letter to The Statesman has know how to use the whip-last brough up a subject upon which of cruelty on their captives, es- very little, if any, has been writ- pecially Britishers. I am not able ten. It is the matter of prayers to say whether or not our boys for prisoners-of-war in German are being cared for and treated prison camps. any kindlier than were their We are quoting liberally from fathers of 25 or more years ago Mr. Allen's letter because it con- but I do know that under the in- tains much information and a sug- ternational agreement of 1929, in gested prayer. Mr. Allen is a vet- which all the nations including eran of the Great War and spent Germany, were signatories, they much time in enemy prison camps. are supposed (?) to be. I have He knows whereof he speaks and very serious doubts as to this, because of his experience is qual- however, for my own study of so- ified to speak on the need for called German culture has made prayers for prisoners-of-war. it emphatically clear that any Mr. Allen writes: "For some such signature made by a German considerable t i m e n o w t h e is worthless. You cannot deal thought has occurred to me as to honestly with dishonest men es- why the church has been so pecially when it means getting strangely silent as to the offer- your own way by sheer brutality. ing up of an occasion a prayer I still have visions of the hund- on behalf of those men Who are reds of men who died in various languishing in German Prison prison camps, due for the most Camps. I believe the following part to their cruel callousness of item which came to my notice re- allowing men to succumb to starv- cently is worthy of a place in The ation and filthy conditions in Statesman. which swine would be in their "It is as follows and is under glory. date of Feb. 4tl from London, "Sunday after Sunday pray- England. 'A new daily prayer ers are offered up from our pul- has been written for Empire pris- pits and over the radio asking oners of war. Six hundred next- Divine protection for the mem- of-kin heard it for the first time bers of our armed services and at a special service of intercession this is as it should be, but I have at St. Margaret's, Westminster. yet to hear one spoken word on The prayerbwa written for the behalf of the men who have been Red Cross by the Dean of York, in the Ihick of thinge as far as Very Rev. E. Milner-White. actuai combat is concerned but Look, O Lord God, with the bave now passed out of he pic- eyes of Thy mercy upon al ture. They have given of .heir those known and loved by best in action and ave proved us: preserve them in bodily themselves to be men of the high- health and in cheerful un- est calibre who surely deserve to daunted spirit: convey Thou be remembered in the way I have to them the support of our outlined. love on the wings of Thine "I am a firm believer in the own: and hasten the day of power of prayer, not alone when release: througli Him who troubles beset us on every side, hath made us free eternally, but when all is going along Thy Son, our Saviour, Jesus smoothly also, but in the latter Christ. Amen. respect we are all too prone to "To me this is a very beautiful forget God and only remember prayer and I sincerely hope the his existence when troubles come. example of the Dean of York will We shall be forced to humble our- be followed in similar manner selves before Him a great deal from the pulpits of our churches more than we have done hereto- in Canada. fore, before He wins this war for "From my own personal ex- us but I see nô signs of this. This periences in various prison camps time will come for the wisdom during the war of 1914-18, there of men and all their planning will is no group of men who need our be powerless to prevail against prayers more than do the men God's express purpose in this con- wo are forced o suffer humil- fel rwich e Hie oend when the iation and discomforl aI the bande appropriate lime cames." NEW PHONE BOOKS A new edition of an old book is being speciaUly recom- mended to the attention of Bowmanville and district this week. The book is the telephone di- rectory. The recommendà- tion comes from the telephone company. The reason for the special appeal is the war. "For the duration, we must all look upon our telephone directories as a vital part of the war machine, and use them accordingly," said Frank Williams, Bell Telephone manager here. In view of the large num- ber of new and changed list- ings in the new directory; it is important to discard the old book promptly, and carefully consult the new one before placing calls. "Using the directory will help to eliminate unnecessary calls and will reduce the 'wrong number' nuisance consider- ably," Mr. Williams pointed out. Another request which is being emphasized because of war conditions is that sub- scribers who are moving. should take their telephone books with them, instead of asking for another at the new residence. Lively Interest Shown In Propaganda Films The Opera House was fairly well filled Friday night for the showing of the captured German propaganda films under the au- spices of the local Red Cross branch. W. R. Strike, president of the Red Cross, was chairman. A comprehensive report of the war work done by Bowmanville or- ganizations since September, 1939, was given by Mr. Strike who also introduced Sgt. Major J. Dymond, Toronto, member of headquarters Military District No. 2, who brought the films to town. Sgt. Major Dymond told the audience something of what the Red Cross was doing and some of his own experiences with the Red Cross in Europe during this war. Perhaps the most interesting of his remarks were those concern- ing the food allowed the British. It was announced that the an- nual meeting of the Red Cross So- ciety would be held Friday night (tomorrow) in the council cham- bers. Law Association Asks Amendment of Charter A meeting of the Northumber- land and Durham Law Associa- tion was held to consider the re- ports of committees which had been named at the September meeting of the Association. The President commended the committees for the tremendous amount of work they had put on their various problems, and it was decided Ibat the original èharter, granted by the Province of Ontario on the 7th of Marcb, 1924, be amonded and Ibal the objects of the Association now be: To increase services to the pub- lic by protecting the rights of the members of the Association against encroachment by unau- thorized or unskilled persons pur- porting to do legal work. To protect the civil rights of the citizen generally and to that end toprovide free of charge, in deservmng cases, services to the indigent poor and to the wives and dependents of members of the armed forces. To provide and maintain a Law Library in keeping with the repu- tation of the United Counties among the profession, for the use of the members of the Associa- tion, visiting judges and lawyers. To co-operate with the law so- ciety of Upper Canada in main- taining the standard of the legal profession in the United Coun- ties. To compile and maintain a tar- iff of fees fair to the public and the profession. To obtain the continued co-op- eration of the members in uphold- ing the ethics of the profession. The report of the committee on a tariff was considered at greatl length and after certain amend- ments it was adopted. The con- census of opinion was that a stan- dardization of legal fees through- out the United Counties was in conformity with the opinion of the various Law Associations of the province and was in the best intereets of the public and the profession. The meeting authorized the sec- retary to prepare a booklet con- taining the objects of the asso- ciation, certain regulations and the tariff, and that the resolution of the association would become operative as of Feb. 1, 1943. It was decided that four meet- ings of the Association would be held during the year, the annual meeting being held on the second Monday in September, when new officers will be elected. The secretary reported that ar- rangements had been made for redecorating the library and the installation of new books, and the meeting onfirmed the decision Previously reached in regard to the payment of fees by the mem- bers of the Association, which fees are used in the purchase of library books from time to time. We must not let go manifest truths because we cannot answer aIl questions about them.-Jeremy Collier. United Report Membership 1 TRINITY UNITED An increase of 35 members was reported by the Session of Trinity United Church when the annual meeting was held in the church with Rev. J. E. Griffith as chair- man. Total resident and non- resident membership at the end ofJ the year stood at 1,035. During the year there were 49 baptisms, 18 marriages, and 25 burial serv- ices performed by the pastor. C. H. Mason presented the Sun- day School report which showed a roll of 374 pupils, an average attendance of 200, with about 40 teachers. The Cradle Roll listed 50 infants and small children. A balance of $260.50 on hand is a credit to the Sunday School. During the year the pupils gave $100 to M. & M., $75.75 for addi- tion to library, $353.54 for supplies for teachers and helpers, $53 raised at White Gift Service, of which $18 was given to Russian, $17 to China, and $18 to the Brit- ish War Victims' Fund and Cheer for British Children. The Sunday School has $143.50 in War Certi- ficates. Miss Helen Pritchard, 1942 sec- retary of the Y.P.U., reported a membership of 31, with an ave- rage attendance of 22. As well as providing an entertainment for Oshawa and Newcastle Unions, she reported that the group had donated $80 to the M. & M. fund, a creditable achievement. The C.G.I.T. report given by Miss Pritchard, one of the lead- ers, listed the membership as 23 and included a $5 donation to Miss Freeman, Presbytery Secre- tary of Affiliated C. G. I. T. groups, for Presbytery work and $8 to local organization work. The financial report given by Ray Dilling showed a surplus of $380.37. The auditors' report pre- pared by Smith Ferguson, J . H. Bateman, and H. Jeffery, was pre- sented by H. Jeffery. Mrs. M. J. Hutchinson gave the W. M. S. report which stated the Boys' Band had raised $14, The Mission Circle $25 (This group has joined the Evening Auxili- ary), The Evening Auxiliary $59.- 43, Associate.Helpers $17.60, Af- ternoon Auxiliary (92 members and 19 life members), $572.89, less expenses of $20.63, Teaving a balance of $550.26. The M. & M. report was pre- sented by J. J. Mason, and reveal- ed total receipts for the year as being $2,559.15, and final balance of $58. Rev. H. Foley's report on "Loan to My Country, Gif t To My Church," disclosed that $1,731.97 had been raised which was $268.03 less than the allocation for the cburch. The Woman's Association report' was given by Mrs. P. Greenfield and gave the total receipts for the year for that body as $955.00. Dr. C. W. Slemon made a mo- tion, which was seconded by W. C. Ferguson, that a vote of appre- ciation be givon Rev. J. E. Grif- fith, W. E. C. Workman, and Wal- ter Woolley. During the business poriod solos were given by Orville Osborne and Margaret Allin. The congre- gation later retired to the Sunday School room for a social hour after all reports were given and business taken care of. Keep always with you, wnerev- er your course may lie, the com- pany of great thoughts.-H. H. Asquith. FAL41 r PROVIDENCE FARM IORUM The forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Osbomne wiob 13 present. The subjoct for dis- cussion, "Taking Stock of Farm Life". We find our community fairly well equipped with the fol- lowing facilities: electric lights; running water; radios; telephones and automobiles. The revenue of the farmer should be enough so Ibal each farm home could have ah the up-to-date equipment. We would like te see the echool in our community equipsos icould be used as a social and education- al centre and the school grounds the sports centre for bothgyoung and old. Our next meeting will be at the home of Mr. Clare-Allin's. NEWCASTLE FORUM Newcastle Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Honey, Monday, with 19 present. The topic under discussion was "Taking Stock of Farm Life". Question 1. Il was concluded; that 55 per cent of our homes had electricity; 15 per cent running waler; 75 per cent radio; 75 per cent telephone; 75 per cent auto- mobile. 2. The general idea seemed to be that the first step should be an adjutment of the farm income so thad Ibere would be a surplus t provide these facilities after the running expenses of the farm ad been met. 3. A fairly general feeling of the groupe seemed 10 be Ihal we were parîicularly fortunate in our immediate community. Mrs. John Rickard led in some recreation after which lunch was served. Next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Turner. Good Year rotals 1,226 ST. PAUL'S UNITED Encouraging reports were pre- sented by all organizations at the annual meeting of St. Paul's United Church which was held in the lecture room under the chair- manship of Rev. F. H. Joblin and with Geo. Corden recording the minutes. The Session reported a total membership of 191 with 490 un- der pastoral oversight. W. Reid, formerly a member of the Session at Orono, was elected to the ses- sion. T. H. Knight, Charlie Car- ruthers, and Wilfred Carruthers were re-elected to the Board of Management for a three-year period. In the report of the Session, pleasure was voiced at the prog- ress made during the past year, ëven though the.church was with- out a regular minister for a perid 0f four months. Appreciation was Voiced for the work of Stephen Saywell, who supplied until the present incumbent took charge in June. Regret and sympathy was expressed for the loss of many members, either through death or removal to other communities. The Missionary Committee re- ported that it had met its alloca- tion and was starting the new year with a small balance on hand. In addition, donations had been made to the Orphaned Mis- sions Fund, and the reduction of the United Church deficit. The various woman's organiza- tionshave had a remarkably suc- cessful year. The Woman's As- sociation.showed receipts totalling $1,142, and the Woman's Mission- ary Society organizations receipts totalling $564. The Sunday School and the C.G.I.T. also reported a year of activity. The report of the Board of Man- agement showed the church fin- ances to be in excellent condition, with a substantial. balance on hand. In addition, $500 has been paid off the mortgage principal. Mr. Joblin expressed apprecia- tion for the welcome given to both Mrs. Joblin and himself, also to all organizations for the fine co-operation and progress shown, mentioning in particular the work of the choir, the organist, and the caretaker. Dr. H. Ferguson moved a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Joblin for their work. At the conclusion of the busi- ness meeting, a social hour was enioyed with the Woman's Asso- ciation acting as hostesses. TRINITY Y.P.U. The Christian Missions conven- or, Evelyn Pickard, was in charge of the program and worship serv- ice at Trinity Young People's Union Monday evening. Miss Helen Williams played two ex- cellent piano solos. The topic on the introduction to the study book "The Church in the City Streets" was ably presented by Evelyn Pickard, Ileen Balson and Jack Dunn. This gave a clear piclure of the vastnese and difference of the city and the town, and the church in the various sections of the city. An impressive worship service on the theme of the Church and the Family was conducted by Ada Clarke assisted by Bernice Gay, Doris Dudley and Helen Pritch- ard. A short period of recreation un- der the leadership of Bert Johns- ton was enjoyed. '01 S.S. NO. 4 FORUM On Feb. 8th, the Farm Radio Forum of S.S. No. 4, Darlington, met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Pearce, with an attendance of eighteen. Two groups were formed to dis. cuss the subject, "Taking Stock of Farm Life". In a survey of farm homes of aur district we discovered that 55 per cent have electric lights; 10 per cent have running water; 85 per cent have radio; 75 per cent have telephones and 87.5 per cent have cars. The use of the above facilities by farmers may become general by (1) making these facilities available (construction of rural lines where they do not now exist, as soon as conditionsiwarrant) (2) maintaining farm incomes at higher level than in past (3) lift- ing the ban on rural extensions. The fact that farmers have had cars for so many years has taken most surplus cash and left little for other luxuries. Our community could be a more interesting and attractive place for all, old and young by: (1) Pro- vision of recreation centre con- sisting of community hall, play- ground, and library; (2) Increased health services; (3) A measure of social security or freedom from price fluctuations and depres- sions; (4) Entertainments by the community for the community in community hall; (5) Encouraging the spirit of neighborliness as it existed years ago. For the discussion of our Nu- trition projects, some posters made by the school children were on display. The next meeting on Feb. 15, will be held aIbthe home of Mr. and lrs. Norman Down. GOOD INSURANCE The Bowmanville Board of Education is contemplating "begging, borrowing or steal- ing" a cat. Recently the property committee p u r- chased, at a sale, a piano for use in the local high school auditorium. A tuner and repairer was called in andafter an exam- ination presented an estimate of $30 for repairs and a note which contained the follow- ing message: "I found bread crumbs with poison. All the damage was not caused by moths". "Perhaps we had better get a kitty", commented one of the board. Need For Blood Donors More Today Than Ever During the past week many from the district hiave gonç to Oshawa Blood Donor Clinic and made their contribution to sav- ing the lives of wounded service- men and thus helping to win the war in their own small way. This is what might be termed "only a drop in the bucket" be- cause much blood is needed to prepare the tremendous amounts of plasma that are required today. If you haven't already signed up as a blood donor get in touch with Alex McGregor, S. R. James or Dr. W. H. Birks. If you have made a donation, it is time to think about the second, third as the case may be. Following is a list of the donors from this district at Oshawa and Ajax Clinics: Wednesday, February 3 Mrs. D. B. Orcutt, Mrs. Marg- aret E. King, Marjorie Couch, Mrs. Frances Clarke, Eileen Stainton, of Bowmanville; Mrs. George Hayes, Jr., Columbus. Friday, February 5 Russell Wray, Wm. J. S. Henry, Bowmanville, (first donation); Frank Carter, Bowmanville (sec- ond donation); Charles Archer, Lewis Kilgannon, Bowmanville (third donation); Lloyd Courtice, Courtice, (fourth donation); At D.I.L. Plant, Ajax; Arthur Cover- ley, Bowmanville (first donation). Monday, February 8 Ernest Roach, Orville L. Hoop- er, Bowmanville; Donald R. Davey, Tyrone; Talbert Gearing, Courtice, (first donation); H. M. Nanson, J. Morley Vanstone, W. G. Pascoe, Aubrey J. Smith, Bow- manville, (second donation); Maurice J. Conway, Bowmanville, (fourth donation); E. W. Begley, Bowmanville, (fifth donation). M. J. Tamblyn, Orono Wins Master Shield Milton J. Tamblyn, Orono, was honored by the Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada, when he was presented with a Master Breeder Shield at the Associa- tion's Annual Banquet held Wed- nesday, Feb. 3, at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto. H. W. Norton, Jr., Secretary of the Holstein -Friesian Association of America, made the actual presentation. Since 1930, when the first such shield was awarded, only thirteen breeding establishments in the Dominion have qualified for this award, most of them with large insti- tutional herds. To qualif y for the title of Mast- er Breeder, "Milt" Tamblyn, who has a herd of just under 40 head, has bred 6 Class XX bulls, 7 Gold Medal cows, 8 Excellent cows, 1 *Excellent cow, 3 Very Good cows and one Good Plus cow. All of the females have pro- duction records at least twenty per cent above the amount re- quired to qualify in the Dominion Record of Performance. In ad- dition to the above he bas bred one *Excellent cow, one Very Good and one Good Plus that do not comply with the stringent Master Breeder production re- quirements. A member of the Holstein- Friesian Association of Canada since 1923, he has always had one of the best small herds in Easterr. Ontario. He is one of a group of neighbouring breeders who, un- der the name of Cedar Dale Stock Farms, has purchased and prove-d first class sires for the use of its members. Animals from his herd have been prominent for years at local fairs and Black and White Days and this year his three- year-old heifer, Cedar Dale Man- O-War Carol was named All- Canadian and Reserve All-Amer- ican. Supplies Sufficient For Local Growers The Government bas done its best to control the distribution of seed supplies in such a way that there will be sufficient of every- thing to go around but alarming reports are spread about short- ages. For the benefit of our read- ers we made some enquiries re- garding the supplies for the com- ing season and have learned from the local seed house, Stewart's Seed Store, that they are ex- pecting sufficient shipments of P.E.I. potatoes, clovers, timothy and grasses, bulk garden seeds, fertilizers,tcorn and binder twine b look afler local needs. Some ines are not too plentiful, they report, and outside orders are pouring in. Because of this tmey recommend that local us- tamers book or buy their require- monts now. Procuring Your New Ration Book Is Simple As A BC Books Must Be Called For Fund The new ration books are ready. Aid To Russia "Well," you ask. How do I get Nears Twelve Hundred mine?" It is a simple matter. Here is Aid to Russia Fund, sponsored what you do-Turn to the second locally by the War Services Com- page of The Statesman and you mittee of the Lions Club, is' clos- will see a large sized government ing in on the twelve hundred advertisement which givez the lo- mark. During the past week don- cation of the distribution centres ations totalling $153.25 were for this district, as well a, other made, Treasurer J. J. C. Langs information. reported yesterday. Of course, you have to cal] at Previously reported $1,014.79 one f these centres and geý your Noble Metcalf 5.00 book There's no loophul'e out, S. Venton 3.00 unless you are blind, so you must R. Osborne 2.00 reconcile yourself to the fact. Mrs. R. Osborne 1.00 We will suppose you hlive at Bow. H. & S. Club 15.00 Hampton. Consuiting the adevr- Mrs. Wm. Paterson- 1.50 tisement you see itha ration books Misses Allen, Beach Ave. 10.00 are obtainable at the Township D. Gilfillan 2.00 Hall on four days-February 19, S. R. James 2.00 20, 24 and 27. You can't go at E. Oliver nd-rsG 2.00 any hour of the day r night but Mm. and Mrs. Goode- 2.00 you can get your" book any of Shaw's H. & S. Club, No. these mornings from ten to 1 Twp., Darlington 5.00 twelve o'clock or in the afternoon Miss Marion Johns .75 from 1.30 to 5 o'clock. You pick JunioroRed Cross, Publie your own day and timae. School, Enniskillen 12.00 The next stp is to take your Mrs Langmaid 5.00 old ration book out. of hiding. A.mmunty --, Party-at - 4. Open the book at the back and Ennikillent s.0 you will find an application card. M F.E.Casb - 2.00 Read what that card says, then Trir ity C aburch A 25.00 take ten minutes to fill it in Carry-On-Club W.15.00 with pen and ink. Take your Zion W.A-C - 520.00 time and do it right. You should ' ~---~¯¯v"i"' """" ^~""^n h 'r^^ '^^ TOTAL .$1, 168.04 Bowmanville Lions Hear District Governor District Governor E. W. Craw- for spoke to his fellow Lions Mon- day night on the topic "Lionism" and his remarks were very much appreciated. He was introduced by Lion T. A. Summers and a vote of thanks was moved by Lion Bill Oliver, who then pre- sented Mr. Crawford with a suit- able gift on behalf of the club. A number of letters from Bow- manville boys overseas thanking the club for cigarettes were read by the secretary. A report of the Aid to Russia Fund was given by Lion Langs. Lion Barney Vanstone, of the R.C.A.F., was presented with a suitable gift in honor of his promotion to the rank of "daddy". More lnterested Un Marriage Than Medal A. W. Baker, of Orono, a mem- ber of the R.A.F., just awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal, eager to get back to Canada to wed the girl who had the ticket bought to come to England to marry him wen war intervened. Since that time, in Septembem, 1939, Flt. Sgt. Baker has complet- ed more than 70 operational tripsj over enemy territoity, including 12 in the Middle East and ho is now at an oporational trainingj unit, hoping to be posted to Can- ada as an instructor. Baker, a rear gunner, came to England for adventure and a change two years before the war. In September, 1939. ho joinod the Royal Air Force and bis exper- ience in a flying club over here accelerated his training. The childhood sweetheart to whom Baker is engaged is Miss D. Swinford, Toronto. Baker's father, A. Baker, lives at Pickering, Ont. Of this we may be sure: that Honour meeting will be held at thoughts winged with peace and the home of the Scouter's to draw love breathe a silent benediction up final plans for the collection of over all the earth, co-operate with bones, and also to discuss the the divine power, and brood un- contest. Each patrol leader and conciously o'er the work of His second is asked to attend the hand.-Mary Baker Eddy. meeting. Spitf ire Club Ras Second Dirthday Objective Set at $300 Tis Year The Spitfire Club met at the 10 ditty bogs ---..- 50 00 home of Mrs. Gordon Montgonmery Alexandra Orphanage 25.00 on February 4, for the purpose of Bow. Hospital, linens- 25.00 business and election of officers Russian Fund ------------35.00 1cr 1943. Bow. Red Cross---------34.00 Mrs. Harold Wakelin was re- Red Cross, vanishing teas 11.00 elected president for the third Salvation Army, wool 45.00 year, other officers are: Vice pres- Salvation Army, Home ident Mrs. GordonaMontgomery Front drive 10.00 secretary, re-elected, Mrs. Edith Cigar'tes, socks for soldiers 5.00 Black; treasurer, re-elected, Mrs. Funeral spray .--.-- - 3.00 L. Braund. Statesman, notices 1.00 The chu') objective for 1942 was Printing draw books- 12.52 set at $300.00 and the treasurer's Club expenses 12.12 report showed they had gone TOTAL $379.14 $79.14 over the top. The reportT- is as follows: Receipts for Year Yearly dues Special collections Copper bottles Apron donations 25c monthly club don. Progressive Euchres Gift donations from Ms. Mae Edwards, Toronto Gift donations from Mrs. Clarence Hall, Bow. Gift donations from Mes. Newman, Bow. Miscellaneous draw Quilt draw Goose, chicken draw TOTAL Expenses Bm. War Vidtims' Fund Navy League of Can. 5 34.75 12.35 8.80 6.09 19.75 65.70 2.00 .50 25 109.55 53.75 65.65 $370 14 Sil0.50 1