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Zbe VOLUME 91 BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, APRIL l2th,1945NUBR1 J.G0. Ross Tells Canadian Club 0f AussiemNewZealand Setup The 50 members of the Men's Australia began, traveling entire- Canadian Club who gathered at ly by plane. At Newcastle, the dinner in the social banquet room steel centre, splendid ore and good coal produced a fine product ,of Newcastle's noted Community ýfor war and industrial uses. Near- ýrcncHall, Friday evening, were ac- by farms, called "stations" were <.i'orded an intimate and intrigu- fenced against millions of rabbits N ng view of the antipodean sister to preserve grazing for cattle and Dominions of the British Com- sheep. When drought drove rab- monwealth, Australia and New bits to the green areas, they strip- Zealand, together with an acrial ped the country black and smoth- picture of contiguous battles zones ered in millions against t h e where allicd troops have battled fences. the Japs to defeat and starvation. The Federal Capital, Canberra, The guest speaker was John Gor- tailor-made for 150,000 popula- don Ross, M.P., Moose Jaw, Sask., tion, contained about 12,000 in recently rcturncd from a trip to separated developments and some the South Pacific as a delegate- day would be a large and beauti- member of the Empire Parla- ful city. Near there they saw the mentary Association. Seldom bas native kangaroos, roundcd up by -the club been accorded a more cowboys. Cattle here were found clearcut, forceful and lasting pic- in fine finished condition avcrag- ture of areas generally too littie ing 1500 lbs at 2%-3 years old. known by Canadians as a whole. Top market price was around $72 Personal History per hcad compared with Cana- Mr. Ross was introduced by W. dian cattie of equal finish running P. Rickard, M.P. for Durham $150 or more. There, however, County. In the past ten ycars he they did nol put up feed but graz- had introduccd nine of bis col- ed their stock. leagues to local audiences. None Industry & Agriculture gave hlmi more pleasure than the Melbourne, capital of Victoria, present in introducing a farmer, another fine city, bad develoQed a man held in higb esteem by all war industries after the Japs parties in the House, Gordon Ross, struck Pearl Harbor. Without Liberal M.P. from Moose Jaw. technicians at first, now they pro- Son of the late Senator Ross, duced planes, guns, ammunition western pioncer for 50 years in and engines as well, the latter not public life, Gordon Ross bas been ee rdcdi aaatdy an .P.sine 125 avefortheCrossing the 240 miles of ocean period when R. B. Bennett was in the next stop was at the island power. He owns and operates state of Tasmania. It was July several sections of land near and heavy snow blocked roads. Moose Jaw and an orange grove Here were the finest apple or- in California. chards in the East but no market. Married to a western girl after Lack of belp and sbipping found he graduated at St. Andrew's thousands of barrels rotting on College, Toronto, and the Agri- the ground and the orchardists r cultural College at St. Annes, fcn un Que., the family now embraced fcring un rd fmlso a son serving witb Canada's Navy, dCsrossnthu lndesof mes 0ft two daugbtcrs in the Naval Aux- desert Sthe paestaithepry iliary, the Wrens, and a married downMinrayuthvAustralia, whrei daughler in Ottawa, wbose hus- gtenMugrap erprovnesiri- band is in the R.C.A.F. Hansardgin, rapefruwit, ande brais- is cloquent of the fact that Mr. iodcurrn av, e and randy Rseiakrla de tento fuin- ity to this district and exports to speker a eepstuentof n-Canada embrace thousands of dustrial processes applied to ag- tons of currants and raisinis. In ricultural production and is con- one of bis brief- political refer- sidercd a front row man in Lib- neM.Rscrdt heB - eral ranks. Mr. Rickard observed nesMrttaossAcreditednthe en- that Mr. Ross by virtue of his s nthttaw Agremenoftwth r citrus interests was a Free Trad- saing h cnmyo rer whereas he, as an apple grow- Ctl n ha er, took the opposite tiew. Witb ateahlha flot a single Smith or Joncs in the Adelaide, capital of S o u.t House, Gordon Ross was one of Australia, was a centre embracing six men of the âme name now cattle and wheat but drougbt was members of parliament. the recurring danger. Thousands Roun TnpTourof miles of pipe lines brought RoundTripTourwater for domestic and livestock The speaker took his audience use but it was too precious for ir- on a round trip from Canada to rigation. Farming was generally the South Pacific and back in by power and Massey - Harris vivid t e r ni s which embraced tractors and combines, w i t h travel, industry, agriculture, peo- others, were in general use. Pow- pies, problems and war. The er macbinery identical with that party was made up of ten M.P.'s used by Mr. Ross in Saskatche- from Britain and four from Can- wan was compared as to pnice. ada as the Empire Parliamentary The Canadian tractor at $1486 group chosen last year for the an- cost $2187 at Adelaide, or 1352 nual inter-Commonwealth visit. bushels of Canadian wheat against They sailed from New York on a 3037 Australian at current prices ship loaded witb 10,000 tons of and exchange. explosives and for the 21 days Pertb, capital of W. Australia,g out of sight of land after leaving. centred a fringe producing wbeat,1 the Panama Canal, there was cattie, wool, with large flocks of1 speculation wbetber mines or sheep contributing to the 131,000,- submarines would occasion the 000 head in the entire country. holding of 14 by-elections. If SO, Drought destroys millions and1 the Canadian House would lose yeî warehouses were jammcd e Dr. T. F. Donnelly, Lib., J. H. witb bales of wool waiting trans-1 Harris, Prog. Con., Angus Mac- portation to Britain, buyer of.the Innes, COF, and Gordon Ross, entire output. Depressed prices Lib. They were the Canadian may be a post-war prospect. Free-1 delegation. mantie harbor was also visited Australian View with its huge repair docks. From Docking at Sydney, Australia, there planes make the world's1 the party was met by an official longest ocean hop, 3100 miles tof of the NS. Wales govcrnment. Ceylon..i This city of over a million and a GoId and Desert quarter has the world's finest Inland they found Kalgoorie, harbor, fine dockyards and huge the gold pocket with mines still war industries. After inspecting active and wated piped 300 miles farm areas nearby, the tour of from Perth. The next hop was German Prisoners Depart From Local Prison Camp The population of greater Bow- manvilie feu fnom a total of 4850 oa normal 4000 wben the Veter- aýns Guard and thein changes, sev- eral hundned German officer prisoners, together with Ibeir ser- vants, lefI Ibis week for new quanters, somewhenc in Canada, pnesumably aI Prairie prison camps. Haif the total contingent icI t by special C.N.R. train, Mon- day. The remainden vacated tbc camp premises Ioday and entrain- cd for the long ride ta Ibeir new home whicb tbey will occupy un- Iii the war is aven and exchange of pisonens takes place. Many townspeople gathcred aI the station in the hope af getting a closeup view af Ibese enemy en- fonced guesîs and tbey wcne not disappointcd. Transparted fnom camp ta station by truck tbcy were unloaded and lefI fneely ta saunIer anound. -The reason was tbcy bad sworn ta parole until embankation. Some ýwho spake Englisb spoke with onlookers. SThey believed the- war would soon be aven and a fcw hoped they could nclunn ta fanm in Canada. An airfonce major witb an Iran Cross decaralion came ta the press car and asked ta be rcmem- bened ta "thal vcry distinguished looking doclor, CapI. Storey". Il appears that tbe doclon had given hum medical Irealment in camp. Befone the war this Major bad been in civil aviation and had been a pisoner for four yeyars. His expenience beld no complaînts save that tbey had oniy twa pints of been per week. He was picas- cd aI the closeup view of girls and women aller such a, long stnetcb away from distaff circlesl. The average age af tbe gang appeared la be 25, the majority in airforce uniform, a few in naval bags, and ail apparently holding deconations of varying dcgree. In civvics thein appear- ance would be like the average youth on the streets. Guards did not intrude; thene were no shout- cd ondens. The senior German officer silently indicated "ahI aboard" and the train of a dozen lourist sicepers and dining car moved off in charge af the Veter- ans Guard. Strong, young, bronzed, fit, well fed, Ibese prisoners providcd an anomaly of war in that tbey cannaI be compelled ta do any wonk wbile farmers are bowed beneath increasing labar ta pro- duce the food senved ta Ihese men in idleness. Many lines of business in tawn wiil now find lessencd revenues but there is a general feeling of relief in the hope Ibal the palatial quarters they occupicd may now be ne- turned ta ils original purpase as 1Ite Boys' Training School. Board of Education to Re-Emplpy Soldiers Chairman Ross Stutt presided at the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education with ail members present at the High School Board Room, Monday eve- ning. Aside fromn dealing with gen- erally unimportant communica- tions and current bis, the fol- lowing motions were approved: Fluorescent lighting is fo be in- stalled in the High School typing room as soon as arrangements can be made. Girl Guides were granted per- mission to use the High School gymnasium on Monday and Tues- day nights until the end of the current season. Teachers who are absent on ac- tive service in the present war are to be written by Se'y S. R. James to the effect that they will be granted re-employment as teach- ers on their return if they so de- sire. The annual Cadet Inspiection will take place on Friday after- noon, April 27, with the usual drills and parades before in- specting officers from M.D. 3, Kingston. oven the desent ta Alice Spring whcre millions of caIlle rangei tbe green oasis. Ready for mar ket aI five yeans of age lbey wcni herded 10 stockyards in a 1001 trek like Uic Texas-Abilene day in the pioncer west. AI tbe Springs the party di vised, some flying 10 Townsend othens ta Darwin, N. Australia Mn. Ross joined the gnoup Iba flew 750 occan miles ta Pon Moresby, New Guinea, and me Aussie-U.S.A. tnoops who bac fougbt the Japs ta defeal aven thi Owen Stanley mounlains anc through unbelievable jungles. Hi described the s wa m ps, 'th i malaria and the part played b2 medical science in defcating batI nature and the Japs. His story a. the journey ta Buna, Gona, Sala mau, Lac and Wau, was a tale o the beroisma of Allied soldiers. A Laie, happily he met a boy fron Moase Jaw, altbough unhappily in hospital. The Pacifie War The victary there provided thi springboard for the present ex tended victaries up the west Pa cific. But the Japs wene no push avens. Tbcy neyer sunrender anc thousands bypassed in the jungle must stanve ta death. The native were known as head-huntens anc were doing a land office busines ini slaugbîering Japs aI $10 pei head paid by U.S.A. tnoops. Back across the ocean the part3 came la Brisbane, capital o: Queensland, centre of trapica fruits, bananas, pineapples, etc. and a fine grazing land witb maný dainy herds. Here was met Gen McArtbun who tld of tbe palterrn be would fallow in the puslb nontbward and events h a v sbown bis pnapbccy cannied ouIt t the letter. i New Zealand View Fnom the Sydney base the bor was made, afler several hazard- ous slarîs, aven 1250 miles of ocean ta Aukland, New Zealand. Motoring aven good noads, the party saw Ibis fine country of caIlle and shcep, famed for ils butter and social experiments. A side trip ta the famous under- ground c a v c s was described, whcre glow-w orms ligbted cav- erns like the .iantbern lights and whene the least nQise signalled "lights out". Wellington, a fine ciîy witb a fine barbon, was Uic centre of sbipping. Happing ta the south island they visited Christchurch and the Scotîish centre of Dune- din, the whoie anea a parkland. North again Ibey passcd the snaw-cappcd southern Alps and came la Napier, once destnoyed by an earthquake. Thence ta the famed thermal springs, whceebot waler geysers provided means of cooking and washing and mud- pa:ck baths. Here wenc found tbat superiar race of natives, the Maoris. Here 100 had been in- troduced Canadian rainbow trout ranging ta 25 lbs., and the Canada geese and deer, bath become a nuisance subject ta open season. Farm Prices Mn. Ross found the New Zea- land f armer not so well off as :bose in Canada. Pnices wene much lowen with butterfat selling il 28%/ cents per lb. Fanm labor, iiarricd, drew an average of $55 per month witb Uic social advant- age of a month's holiday each year. He was of opinion Ibat thein advanced social legisiation worked dut on paper much better bhan in praclice but in general, fanm buildings wcre good, fences n nepair and evenyîhing paintcd even if exporîs and depresscd prices Iended 10 lower domcstic economy. The Hop Home The home strelcb was made in apowerfui 4-engined U.S.A. clip- per, bopping ta Fuji and the Pa- cifie atolls and~ arriving by in- strument direction aI Honolulu. There was surf-boating aI Wai- kiki and then the 2450 mile hop o San Francisco, a deiigbtful trip, witb good meals and bentbs, fan superior ta any olher mcthod of travel. Home again, Mr. Ross vas inspired by the conviction bhat Canada is the best land in the universe. Mn. Ross was acconded an ova- ion after the formai vote. of thanks by Wanden Cecii R. Car- 'dbh and tendencd by President Dr. Harold Ferguson. a L v t] ti f ti t. Il ai i Lions Club Sponsors Park For South Ward Children Another suggestion of import- committees reporting, Bob Kent ance for community welfare was dealt with plans for raising funds madeat he ion Clb lnchonfor the Blind, Bert Parker for madeat he ion Clb lnchonWar Services received a grant of Monday evening, when Chairman $50 for the R~ed Cross, and Em- Bert Birks of the Community mions Crawford gave a very comn- Betterment Committee outlincd prebensive review of post-war plan fo a ark n te Sutbplanning in wbich Lions would Ward to be used for the childrcn co-oeratewi Cuci n Vtrn'committees more cf- of that district. Hîs submxssion fectively to develop considered was presented in much detail and plans. after discussion and questions, After counting of ballots the the members voted that a delega- new Board announced revealed lion inimedîalely wait on thc these namnes: Dean Hodgson, Nel- Town Council ta enlist ils co-op- son Osborne, Jack Brougb, Stuart eration. Af ter the meeting. Mr. James, Alex McGregor, Earl Rid- Birks and Charles Carter, Jr., ap- dols, Ray Dilling, J. J. Brown, peared lefore Council the saine Ross Stevens, Bob Kent, Andy ev ion ado teagnaThompson and Charles Carter, Jr. ThcLios hd o th agndaFrom these the new president for the evening the election of a and secretary will be chosen at new Board for the year 1945-46 the next meeting. Also a mcm- and wbile ballot papers were ber is retiring president, Bil] scrutinized to determine the 12 Oliver. members, President Bill Oliver suggested that chairmen of com- mittees submil brief inlcrim re- DARLINGTON SALESMEN ports of their activities. Many ANNOUNCED FOR had littie to report and chief in- VICTORY LOAN CAMPAIGN tcrest centrcd on the proposals of Mr. Birks. The Township of Darlingtonf The plans for the proposed park has been organized in prepara- were that should the Town Coun- lion for the 81b Victory Loan cil agree to set aside town pro- campaign which starts on April perty at Duke and Liberty Streets 23rd. and designate il as a park for a .J. Forbes Heyland is again act- pcriod of years, the Lions Club ing as chairman for the township would purchase the ncccssary while T. M. Chant, Hampton, playground cquipmcnt and facili- heads the Publicity Commitîe late arrangements for ils super- and J. D. Hogarth, Hampton, is vision and maintenance. Il was chairman of the Sales Commitîce. stated that N. J. Scott, manager The canvassers who will act in of Brookdale-Kingsway Nurseries the township in Ibis campaign areZ was willing ta donate and plant as follows: J. D. Hogarth, S. Ker- trees on Uic propcrty and that sey, A. L. Pascoe, Everton White, citizens of the South Ward would G. F. Annis, F. L. Walter, Walter give free labor in work 10 be Rundle. donc. Il was previously announced Council was 10 be asked for the Ibat T. G. Langfeld wouid act as use of town machinery for grad- a canvasser in Cartwright Town- ing and levclling. Formerly the ship but Mr. Langfcld bas been lots have been used for wînîer adviscd by bis doctor that il skating and drainage will be would be unwise for hlm 10 taket nccessary. Plans include a soft- on Ihese duties. His place is be- bail diamond, swings, slidcs and ing taken by E. E. Staples, wbo, possibly a wading pool as well for many ycars, bas been a resi- as an ouldoor ice rink. In vi#; of dent of Enniskillen. the proximity of the new bigbway il was viewcd as an idca that Mrs. H. F. Hutcheson and would give a better impression of grand-daughter, Judith McMjanus, the town 10 motorists passing and Toronto, wcre week-end guests of a boost for property values. But Miss Margaret Trcbilcock. the big idea was a recreation Mrs. W. L. Law, 341 Askin centre for cbildrcn. Blvd., Windsor, writes: I am en- The club was presented a writ-i closing rcnewal for Statesman. len report from Deputy District I sure enjoy it the samne as everi Governor Charles Carter, Jr., and would not like to be without concerning activîties in Ibis zone il as il contains news from the and a new dcputy is 10 be clected many places in Durham I used to at the coming zone meeting aI be so familiar witb. Tulips, nar- Port Hope. A. M. Tbompson cissi, flowcring shrubs and early was chosen candidate of the local cherry blossoms are very beauti- Lions aI that meeting. Among fui bere alrcady. War Guests Return to England1 Above picture shows Ronald, Joan and John Longman in the midsl of a snow storm bidding farewell ta their fniends aI the C.N.R. Station, Tbursday morning, April 5.1 Reunions anc happy evénîs, and anc of inleresl in the near future will be extnemely pleasant for thnee English childrcn retunning ta Ibeir parents in Great Bitain. In August, 1940, Joan, Ronald and John Longman annived in Bowmanville fnom Manchester, England, ta reside with their greal aunt, Mrs. John Darch, Liberty Street. Many wan guests t ame ta Canada aI that lime and Bowmanville was praud ta wel- came these tbree fine children. Thcy cntered wbolc-beantedly mbt the hife of the community and were ahl students aI Bowmanvile High Schoal, Joan, a fourth form student and the two boys mem- bers of the second farm. Trinily United Cburch became Ibein cbuncb and aven a year aga the tbree were ennolled as mcm- bers. They were active and faitbful members bath of the churcb and Sunday school and il will be difficul tat find three young people ta fi the vacancies tbey bave lefI. Joan was a mcma- ber ai 'the Onwego C.G.I.T. and Sund#M Scbool Group, and Ron- ald and John were bath members af the Boy Scout Association. A talenlcd elocutionist, Joan had [enlertaincd on many occasions, and as Higb Schooi students the tbnec bad eagenly cantributed ta inter-scbool activities and Com- mencement pnograms. For the past Iwo yeans Maple ,Grave community bas welcomed Joan during ber slay witb Mn. andi Mns. Ross Stevens. On Tbunsday, April 5th, a large throng of fellow students and friends gatbered aI the C.N.R. station ta bid Bon Voyage ta Ihein friends. Amang those present werc Mn. A. B. Finnie, Supenin- tendent of the Children's Aid Sa- ciety, Port Hope, and Mns. K. J. Hodgert of Port Hope, social wonker wha bas supcrvised the childnen during thein four and a haif years in Canada. The cbiidren will return ta thein parents, Mn. and Mrs. F. H. Longman aI Winral, Cheshire, Engiand. Mn. Lan.-'man is a ser- geant with the police farce and afler bis cbildnen came la Can- ada, he was transferred from Manchester la Wirnal. Pnior ta departing, several social gatherings were held ta honor Joan, Ronald and John. The High Schoal pnesented cacb witb a sterling silver identifica- tion bracelet. Boy Scouts ne- membered thein guest members witb gifts of pen and pencil sets. The Onwego Group pnescnted Joan witb a beautiful brush, comb and mirror set, and. the Girls' Club of Maple Grave gave ber a lovely lockct. Many other per- sonal gifîs wene neceivcd by the cbildren fnom friends. The Statesman bas lasI two faithful members of ils staff as Ronald and John wene members of the Circulation DepI., being carrier boys. Our best wisbes go with these sterling young British- ers ta Ibeir home and we will continue la waîch Iheir cancers with considerable interest. Announce Salesmen For Sth Victory Loan The sciection of salesmen who will caîl on the people of Bow- manville in the coming 8th Vic- tory Loan campaign bas been completed. These salesmen are as follows: Messrs. H. Smale, J. H. Bateman, Rupert Byens, Lewis M. Dewell and Lamne McQuarrie. Messrs. Smale and Bateman are vetenans of many previaus Victony Loan campaigns in Iown and are Iherefone well-known la the people. Mn. Rupert Bycrs, who bas been a resident of Bow- manville for the past two yeans, bas been a salesman in Carl- wright Township in tbe seven previaus Victory Loan campaigns. Bath Mn. Dewell and Mn. Mc- Quarrie are velenans of the pres- ent war and bave just returned la civilian life. Mi. Dcwell is, aI, present, employed aI the Good- year Tire & Rubber Company and will be conducling bis part of the campaign in the evenings only, wvhile Mn. McQuarrie will be wvorking on a fuill ime basis. Witb the objective sel for the ;awn of Bowmanvillc aI $350,000, it is hoped Ibat the citizens will rally around and give these men thein maximum support. c v v il r ti Mr. & Mrs. E. Welsh Celebrate Anniversary Wîib 52 guesîs present, a sur- prise panty was held in the 5.0.E. Hall, Bowmanviile, March 23, ta mark the occasion of the 251h wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Evercît Wclsb, Elgin Street. A quarter of a century ago there was a newspapen annaunce- ment of the marriage of Evercîl Welsh ta Miss Editb Peliolio of Oshawa. The event toah place aI tbc pansonage and the Qfficiating minister was Rev. A. M. Irwin. Since that lime the happy couple have lived un Bowmanvilie and district where their family af three daughters and two sons were born and educated. Joining with friends and relatives ail the chiidren, wene present ta wish many happy returns of the day. The two sons are serving with Canada's armed forces, Jack with the Canadian Navy aI Halifax, and Sgt. Luther with the R.C. A.F. 0f the daughlcrs, Eva is naw Mrs. Harry Souch, Oshawa, and Bernice and Ruby are aI home. Mn. Soucb accampanied daughter Eva and the former Margaret McDonald accompanied ber busband, Sgt. Luther Welsh. The occasion was observed wibh a dinner and dance with the table and hall tastefully decorated with flowers and many presents came ta the youthful couple who were taken, complctely by surprise. Once again the bride cul the handsome wedding cake prepar- cd for the occasion, and short congralulatory speeches were the order of the evening with toasts ta cantinued long life, good health and happiness. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Dowsan, Providence, visited friends an Sunday aI Coboconk, Iheir grand- daughter, Ruth Neal, and other friends aI Victoria Road, aiso Mns. W. A. Stinsan aI Janetvilie. Council Votes Appropriation To Name Streets, No. Houses Sth Victory Loan Quotas for Durham The County of Durham is be- ing asked to raise an additional $100,000 in the coming 8th Vic- tory Loan campaign which brings the county total up to $1,650,000. The Town of Bowmanville is taking $45,000 of this increase and will have an objective of $350,000. However, in the last boan it will be recalled Bowman- ville won the shield with a record-breaking total of $430,000. Other district objectives are: H ope ------ -------------$130,000 Port Hope ------- ----- 480,000 Bowmanville -------------350,000 Darlington ---------------200,000 M anvers --------------- 85,000 Cartwright.............--------65,000 Clarke ---- ---------------215,000 Cavan ------------ -----125,000 J. J. Mellor Sent North On Victory Loan Work Active in Victory Loan work since the start of the war, Mr. J. J. Mellor, Clerk of Clarke Town- ship, Secretary Durham Federa- tion of Agriculture, leader of Orono Boy Scouts, and generally active where work is to be done for the public good, has now been chosen by the National Victory Loan Committee for work in Northern Ontario. The task assigned to Mr. Mellor is that of training salesmen in Victory Loan promotion at Tim- m i n s, Kapuskasing, Cochrane, North B a y, Sudbury, Copper Cliff, Nakina, Fort William and Port Arthur. At the same time he will deliver a series of public addresses inviting subscriptions for the Loan. It is because Mr. Mellor has become recognized as a forceful speaker and organizer that this honor has been conferred upon him at this time. His tour of the North will extend from April 9 to April 26. Il is expected that as usual he will find occasion to tell the people of the North something of the importance of Durham County as a community which has done its share in the war effort. Communications A letten fnom Dean Hodgson asking ta punchase land aI tbe nean of bis Qucen SI. pnoperly was neferrcd ta the pnopenty com- milIce for investigation, includ- ing enquiry of the Ulilities Com- mission as la their plans fan ex- pansion aI that point. D. Seiby Grant wrotc a definile offen of $125 for Iown pnoperîy near the town dump, but no ac- tion can be taken until a sur- vcyon determines the limils of ownersbip and funthen considena- lion is given the malter. Propcrîy commilîce was given autboriîy ta investigate the need and feasibility of placing a ligbt on Meanns Ave., aI the requesl of C. J. Churchill and F. W. Monneli. A petilion from Queen SI. nesi- dents camplaining of the flooding of cellafs duc la disposai plant backup was met by assurance Ihat relief would be given as soon as conditions permit. Tag day for the Navy League was appnaved for Sat., June 9. The pelition of Gus Annis for a curb aulside bis property on Di- vision St. was nefenncd ta Roads and Streets with power ta act. Depanîmenl of Highways pre- senled formai nequest ta Cauncil ta facilitate taking ownenship ta 6.4 acres on the broken front la mccl needs of right of way on the ncw bigbway. The malter of enecting flood- ligbts on the Goodyear plant was disposcd of by filing correspond- ence and cienk was instructed ta notify the factony management that the matter bas alneady been dealt with. Grants wene appravcd of $15 for the LasI Post Fund and $50 ta the Iown band. From the genenal fund of $1500 voted for 1945 grants, $1250 of the usuai cx- penditunep were ordered paid. The ae1ication for lax adj ust- ment made by A. Diliing on bis King St. store was referred ta the Court of Revision for a nuling. A communication from W. ±c. Stnike on bebaif of Trinity United Chunch, suggested means of an- ranging clear tille for the lown in laking aven the shed on Chuncb St. Meantime tenders will be called for repair af the building. In behaîf af a client Mn. Stnike made formai offer of $100 for 4 lots owned by the tawn on Lib- erty St. Council will inspect fan decision and neply. Reports Current accounts of $1855.93j w erne presented by Finance Chairman Nichalas, ordered ap- pnoved and paid. Recommenda- Lion of Police CommitîceeIbat Council absorb $25 af the $40 bill for nepair of Chief Vcnton's car was approved. On motion of Reeve Little, $525 was voled fan punchase of metal numbers for bouses and name plates for sîreets. Autbority was given ta insert a notice in the local press natif ying pnopenty ownens of Ibis intention and af a by-iaw giving authonity. H.M.C.S. Bowmanville com- mitîcee eported approximately $1000 spent of the $3000 fund ta date. Musical instruments and other articles have been pur- chased and will go forwand aI once. Authority was given ta purchase a smaii piano and ta forward a check fan $500 aI once for the canteen furîd. Clerk was instructed ta write Ottawa and secure priority for purchase of a fire truck thus 10 bave the town in position 10 pur- chase wben equipment becomes available. Prior 10 the Council meeting, the councillors were addressed by W. B. Redfern, consulting en- gineer, Toronto, with Utilities manager George Chase present. His talk deait with plans and costs in regard 10 a new disposai plant, whicb when final decisions are made will entail expenditure of approximately $100,000. Mean- lime the Commission will go ahead with constructing watcr mains aI 3 points, the town 10 ar- range for rental of 5 or 6 hydrants. Hampton Routine business of non-conten- tious nature and the bearing of two pelilions presented by local service clubs was the order aI the regular montbly meeting of Town Council, Monday evening. Ai] councillors were present wilb Mayor C. G. Morris in the chair. Main intenest centred in the plans for numbering bouses and plac- ing name plates designaling the variaus streets, wbich undoubted- ly will provide a metropolitan touch and a decided convenience in adding to the town's present attractions. Two delegations, one from Ro- tary, onc fnom Lions, were heard with interest and apparent sym- Pathy for bolh made presenta- lions designcd further for com- munity enlargement and welfare. Appeaning for Rotary were L. W. Dippell, Len Elliott and Lin Mitchell. As spokesman, Mr. Dippeli presented a formai letter and blue prints whicb revealcd plans for construction of an ice rink in town. Supporling Ibese documents, Mr. Dippeil deait aI lengtb wilb the need for a rink, with suggestions as 10 finance, location, construction and ils uses in off seasons. Co-operalion of Council was nequested and at later joint meetings il is believed favorable action will be taken. Dr. W. H. Birks and Charles Carter, Jr., appeared in behaif of tbe Lions Club which is sponsor of a plan 10 create a park and playground in the South Ward. Dr. Birks outlined the idea which had been discussed an hour be- fore in the Lions Club, and par- ticulars of wbich appear in Ibis issue under the report of the club's regular meeting. Council was asked approval of the plan which involves the use of vacant property owned by the town. The decision was that the council as a whole would visit tbe site im- mediately and come la a decision, whicb if favorable would permit work 10 start at once in grading, Irce planting, seeding and general plans. Visitors: Mr. and Mrs. F. Rogers with friends at Janetville. .. Mrs. K. Wintcrburn with friends in Bowmanville, and also ber mister in Oshawa... Miss Alne North- cuIt, Bowmanville, with Madlyn Wilcox.. . Mrs. M. Goodman and Louise bave returned home aflen spending the winter witb Mn. and Mrs. Allen Parker, Toronto... Miss Yvonne Williams with rela- tives aI Janetville. . . Mr. and Mrs. Joe Arvay, Harmony, aI Mrs. R. Avery's and W. W. Horn's.. Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Gardner, Columbus, aI tbe parsonage... jMr. and Mrs. A. Nortbcutt and A u d rey, Bowmanville, aI A. Blanchard's. . . Mn. and Mis. J. Reynolds and daughlen, F ay, Solina, aI J. R. Reynolds'. .. Mis. O. Alger, Oshawa, with Mn. and Mrs. L. D. Sykes... i&s. H. Mill- son and Miss Betty Knox aI home ...Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Brown, Oshawa, and Mis. R. J. McKes- sock, Solina, witb Mn. and Mrs. Joe Chapman. . . Mr. and Mis. Paul Keelcb and son, Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Acker and son, Bobby, Mr. John Whitsell, Mr. and Mrs. Wylie, Oshawa, with Mn. and Mrs. G. C. Keetch. . . T&s. Ruth Clayton bas rcturncd 10 her home bere, afler spcnding the winter aI Maple Grove. . . Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Balson and Jean, and Mrs. E. Wilbur aI A. Stain- ton's, Zion. .. Mr. Lloyd Stainton, Toronto, aI J. Balson's. . . MI. and Mrs. Douglas Rackham and twins, Bowmanville, aI S. Kersey's... Mrs. W. R. Young, Dennis and Sylvia, Peterbono, Mis. Chas. Wood, PO and Mis. Neil Wood, Orono, at T. and H. Sailer's... Mr. and Mis. E. Jamieson, LAC Roy and Elmer Jamieson, Dr. E. G. Kersiake, Toronto, Miss Reta Kersiake, Bowmanville, aI T. and H. Saltcr's and H. Peters'... Messrs. William and Wilfred Car- ruthers, Bowmanv iillc, aI H. Peters'. .. Dr. and Mrs. Siemon, Mrs. Roy Slemon, David and Patsy, Bowmanville, aI A. E. Biilett's. . . Mn. and Mrs. Geo. Edger, Courtice, Dr. and Mis. Davies, Oshawa, Mi. and Mrs. Garnet Tubbs, Toronto, aI Mis. E. H. Cole's. .. Miss Hazel Hea- slip, Janelville, with Miss Yvonne Williams . . . A. B. Cryderman, who bas been with bis daugblcr in Toronto for the winter, visited relatives and altended the fune- rai of C. J. Kensiake. . . Mr. C. Carruthers and Mn. A. McGnegor, Bowmanville, aI J. Balson's... Mn. and Mis. Percy Cowling, Beverly and Barrie, Bowman- ville, aI J. Cowling's... PIe. Har- old Wilkins, Ipperwasb, with Mis. Gerald Balson. A surprise panty was given Mns. G. C. Keetcb by ber easl neigb- bars on Satur.day evcning when thcy presented ber witb lovely guifs as an apprecialion of ber kindness ta them during the win- ter. Mrs. Kectcb desires ta tbank her friends. Sympatby of the communilty is cxtended ta the family of the laIe Chas. Kerslake, a highly respect- cd resîdent of Hàmpton for many years, wbo passcd, away quite suddenly on Wcdnesday, a n d wbosc funeral on Salurday from his home was very largcly aI- tended, burial being in the B.C. Cemeteny. We also exlend sympathy la Mn. B. Hickman, Countice, in the passing of Mrs. Hickman, wbo won many friends in Hampton cluring their short nesidence here. The burial of Mrs. L. Gaîcheil, Bunketon, took place aI the North Cemetery on Thursday aflennoon and of Olive Marie Strong, daugb- ter of Mn. and Mrs. Henry Strong, North Oshawa, an Friday af 1er- noan. About 30 relatives and friends gatbered at the home of Mns. J. Balson on ber binthday, wben an enjoyable time was spent. Sunday afternoon Thankaffer- ing service was weli attcnded and Rev. G. W. Gardner of Columbus gave a veny timely and inspiring message. SI. Paui's maie quartet fnom Bowmanville assisted aur choir and nendered two splendid selections which were mucb ap- preciated. as w er e the twa anthems by the choir. The W.M.S. of Trinity United Church will conduct the service Sunday evening, Apnil 151h, whcn Mrs. C. R. Carscallen of the On- taria Ladies College, Wbitby, will be the guest speaker. lVtmbers of the variaus departments are requested ta meet in the Sunday School room at 10:45 a.m. loata- tend this service in a body. 000, %,tatelman With Which Are Ineorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, and The Orono News