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0ern4b tan "Durham County's Great Fam*ly- Journal"t VOLUME .4TDlrRA'Tv r T-" - Iynàýý- - - Public ]Relations Technique Canadian Legion à ý Appoint Commillees ppid oB siesActii For Year's Activifies At a special meeting of the Ex- Eghy ssntal o rores utive on Jan. 27th olwg « ghl Esenfal t Prgres cmmittee chairmen and their committee members were slatec Asserting that industry- busi- for the 1948 business. The firsi ness Comerceandorgaizatonsmentioned is the chairman.: ness co merc an or aniz tio s I R ehabilitation and Service- generally sharing in the nationalIRe.ritLDeeH.Cl economyad in the pas paid too mer, W. C. Mitchell, A. Lobb. little attention to the science of Building-A. Mairs, M. Corson, public relations, Douglas 0. Dur-!'M. Goslett, J. Hockley, O. Rob- kmn, Toronto, gesn sr + +erat thperts. Bowmanviîîe Rotary Club, Fri- day, delivered a thought-provok- ing address an the subject in which be traced its development and deciared emphaticaîîy that in this modemn age the technique of Public relations applied ta busi- i riess& enterprise was highiy essen- tial ta progress and a factar most necessary in achieving the mani- les destinY of Canada. Hehd the keen attention of bis audlince with a penetrating insight of the subject. The Speaker Rotary secretary, Bill James affirmed in his introduction tha Mr. Durkin was well qualified foi his discourse by virtue of the fac- that he is Publie Relations Coun sel for Goodyear-Canada, withi background of education and ex. perience directly associated witi bis position. Born in Brandon Manitoba, his Bachelor's DegreE from the University of British Co- lumbia was won with a majoi in psychology accompanied by2 course in economics. Experience in public contactç included newspaper work with the Vancouver Daily Province, the Mutual Broadcasting Co., sales promotion manager in Minneap- olis 'ahd assoeiation with the in- ternational publicity f irm o f Brown and Bigelow, St. Paul, be- fore serving for a year and a hall with the Dept. of Labor, Ottawa, thence to the Goodyear Company, Affiliations include membershiçp in Kingsway Lodge, A.F. and A. M.; Lakeshore Lions Club; Tor- onto Men's Press Club; president Toronto Branch, U.B.C. Alumni; chairrnan A.C.A. Public Relations Committee; course director, Pub- lic Relations Class, University of Toronto; general chairman, Com- :i~niunity Chest Campaign, Lake- Sshore District; member of interim committee Canadian Publie Re- Ut sAssociation, al of which a bit of golf from time to De! inition Defining public relations, Mr. Durkin said that the term itself was hardly known in Canada un- tii about six or seven years ago. It took World War Il, with its rv8jI for morale building and caMTpaigns of various kinds on the home front, to give public rela- tions the impetus it required to reach its present position. To- day, public relations has become an important tool of business man- agement. In fact, public relations has become an executive tool in ail fields. It is now used by any organization - whether it be church, labor union, business or government-to further its own enes and communicate ideas to the groups or publics in which it is primarily interested. I expect everyone, in a general way, has an understanding of what public relations is. It is not difficult, for example, to distin- guish between good and bad pub- lic relations. Certainly no one here today would claim that burglars - by any stretch of the imagination-enjoy what might be called good relations with the public. And yet there may be burglars who would dlaim that our regard for them is not en- tirely fair. There's "Idaho" Smith ,for instance. "Idaho" is a fictional character in a remark- able novel by Bryant Davis called "The Return of Leo McGuire." Let's look in on a scene between Mr. McGuire, apprentice burglar and "Idaho" Smith, a veteran at Douglas O. Durkin the game. "Idaho" is giving forth with bis phiiosophy: Illustration After ail," says 'Idaho,'"yue got ta realize Lea, that this is a burglar ecanomy. We mak e di- rect wark for locksmiths, watch- men, manufacturers of safes and burglar aiarms. lectricians-and cven the pecple who make the food the watchdogs cat. Then- think of the thousar.ds and thous- ands of policemen who would be out of jabs if it weren't for the burglars." "~And that's not all-think bow insurance companies would suf- fer, and consider this-if people didn't need a safe place for their money, they wouldn't need banks. Pretty soon thcy would begin (Continued on Page Six) Ail Star Casi In Trinily Play 1 Trinity Young Peoples Union .presented their 3-act play "Fresb Las a Daisy" in Trinity7 Sunday School roomn on January 23rd. A capacity audience enjoyed this bil- aious comecly ably giveni under the direction A~' Miss Jean Cun- ningham. The entire action of the play takes place in the living rom ncf the Bowem household, locpted in the suburbs of a medium sized city. The cast follows: Horace Bawen, a successful banker, Clif- fard Trewin; Hester Bowen, bis charming wife; Eva Pascoe; Val- eie Bowen, their oldest daughter, Frayn Johns; Lana Bawer, thcir yaungest daughter, Anna Johns; Flowver, the Bawer's colored maid, Dorathy Faulkner-, Elmer Griffin, wbo works at Mm. Bawer's bank, Jim Nakes; Ashley Hartigan, who wants ta marry Valerie, Bob Wil- liams; Nettie Hartigan, bis gar- ulous sister, Helen Nelles; Mrs. Ulica Blackstane who was once engaged ta Horace, Jean Cross- man; Helen Brenton, another of Horace's employees, Aura Trewin, Steve Collier, an aid friend of Hester, Ran McDanald. Piano selections by Gwen Grif- fth and vocal salas by Don Spence accampanied by Helen Nelles, were enjoyed between acts. As a token of appreciation, the Young People presented Miss Cunningham with a corsage and chatelaine pin. Members of the Union express tbeir thanks toalal who assisted in any--wa î ' in making the even- ing a success. *Wards oL encouragement and praise are due the members of the Y.P.U. on this their first efforc ta present a drama. It is hapeci it will be an annual praject. Special Events and Transporta- >tior-W. Bates, C. Bail, R. Dow- ney, M. Holby, A. J. Heark, W. Murphy. Inter-Club-A. Hooper, D. Morris, C. A. McDonald. Ladies Auxiliary -J. Living Sm., J. Wilson, R. Harding. Entertainment-S. Dunn, M. Breslin, W. C. Mitchell. Constitution and By Laws-N. Porter, R. H. Keane, R. Logan. Historian-A. R. Hall, A. J. Lyle, W. O. Watson. jPraperty -A. Densem, J. Knight C. Oke. iSports-E. Tice, R. Bates, H. Calmer, M. Little, T. Lewis, A. Lobb. Membership-E. Harnden, F. Cauch, A. Frank. Poppy-A. Fewster, H. W. Murray, S. Meadows, I. Ventan, J. R. Abernethy. Publicity-H. S. Brooking, J. Childs, S. White. Finance-C. Devitt, J. Emerson D. Tripp.. Sick-J. O'Niell, B. Kitney, S. Stewart, Rev. Wright. C amn t e e n-A. Kilpatrick, T. Carter. A. Storey. A discussion was beld on in- itiation ceremanies and a motion ta caver building and praperty with accident and liability insur- ance. Masons Insiail Officers On Si. John's Nighi M. L. Clemens, W.M. The installation and investiture of off icers of Jerusalem Lodge A.F. & A.M., No. 31, was held an St. John's Night with a gaod at- tendance of members and visiting brethren. R.W. Bro. E. H. Brown conduct- ed the impressive cememany in hîs customary efficient manner. He lwas assis ted in the installation by the follawing Past Masîersý R.W. Bro.' T. C. Hoar, V.W. Bro. E. S. Fergusan and W. Bras. J. R. Stutt, L. T. McLaughlin, Ross Stevens, W. G. Pascoe, L. A. Parker, J. S. Emmersan. James Marm, Jack Baker, H. G. Joint and A. W. G. Northcutt. The afficers installed for 1948 are: W.M., W. Bro. M. L. Clemens I.P.M., W. Bro. W. J. Found S.W., Bra. L. C. White J.W., Bro. K. Werry Chaplain, Rev. Bro. G. C. Quigley Treasurer, W. Bro. J. R. Stutt Secretary, R.W. Bro. E. H. Brawn S.D., Bro. Owen Nicholas J.D., Bro. A B. Labb D. of C., W. Bro. L. T. McLaugh lin Organist, V.W. Bro. W. Workman I.G., Bro. R. J. Dilling S.S., Bro. G. A. Brown J.S., Bro. C. L. Warren Tyler, Bro. H. G. Freeman Standing coffimittees were ap- pointed as follows: Audîtars, S. R. James, J. S. Emmerson; finance, L. T. McLaughlin, E. S. Fergusan, A. W. G. Northcutt; charitable, J. R. Stutt, L. A. Parker, W. G. Pascoe; health, A. E. Moff att, J. E. Anderson, K. A. Cavemly, M. W. Tamblyn, L. D. Gaddard, H. A. Barman; entertainment, L. C. White, Owen Nichalas, K. Werry, James Marr, R. G. Harle; assis- tant stewards. T. M. Wilcox, R. L. Evans' Tom Turner, P., F. Chant, J. E. Hauck, G. E. Henning; at-i tendance and transportation, G.1 A. Brown, A. W. G. Northcutt. A.r L. Blanchard, A. T. Spears, R. J.i Diiling.S Follow'ing an excellent turkey dinner served by the Carter Fam- ily at which grace was off ered by Rev. G. C. Quigley, the newly in-c stalied Worshipful Master M. L.c Clemens, as Toastmaster, propos-0 ed the toast ta '"King and Craft."s W. G. Pascoe propased the toastr ta Grand Lodge, responded ta byt Requested to appear before the Mayor and Council of Bowman- 9ville in regular session, Febru- 1ary 2, 1948, Night Constable Wal- Ster Hall was escorted by Chief Constable Sidney Venton to the council chamber which was filled -with many citizens wondering what the occasion would bring forth. The intention was soon disclosed. Councillor Ernie Patter s o n, Chairman, Police Commission, ad- *dressed himself directly to Con- stable Hall with the following *words: "Constable Hall, our re- cords show that you joined the *Bowmanville Police Force on February 2, 1913, just 35 years ago. I recaîl the time of your appointment and approved the choice of such a young and pow- erful addition to the iaw enforce- ment branch of this town." Deserved Tribute "The records of the past 35 years show that you have carried out your duties fait hfuiiy and hon- estly and with complete fairness. Almost constantly on night duty you cheerfuliy gave up many of the normal pleasures enjoyed by the citizens you served so loyally. During this whole period there have been few instances of major crimes which speaks weli for the great efficiency shown in the po- lice department.- "Now on behaîf of this cauncil and the citizens of Bowmanville, I have great pleasure in extend- ing ta you an expression of their gratitude for such long and faith- fui service. May you continue to enjoy your apparent good heaith and continue your great record of service until you wish to be relieved. Please accept this che- que for $150.00 as a small token of the esteem of this council and the citizens of Bowmanville." Unanimous Thanks There foliowed a great burst1 of applause from the entire as- sembly, before Constable Hall,i visibly overcome with the acco-9 lade and gift, managed to voice a, simple expression of his thanks.i The Mayor and members of the1 Council then rose, each to shakei hands with the veteran officer. Constable Hall was later present- ed with a sweater coat by Chief Constable Venton in behaîf of both the Town and Provincial Po- lice. Councillor Patterson was Ehost the same evening at a dinner !in honor of Constable Hall. 1 When interviewed, Constable Hall considered the service he had rendered merely as "ýail in the iday's work, or night's work to be more exact." He attributed the generaiiy good -record of law en- forcement to the loyal co-opera- tion of the citizens of "the best town in Canada" and to their re- spect for democratic law. He ob- served that he was willing to con- tinue in uniform just as long as he held the confidence of bis fel- low citizens and continued able to perform his duties. Around the World To complete the story it can be told that Constable Hall has added a bit of weight since he first put on a trim uniform. Touching 260, sturcdy and broad-shouldered, he still gcts about on time-tested ar- ches with careful deliberation and with his ever ready smile. We did a bit of figuring ta make this story a bit more dramatic than the ordinary routine which people have accepted without giving much thought to time and space. Walking a beat night after night to assure that doors ta business premises are locked and regular- ly patrolling streets until dawn, adds up ta. about 20 miles per week covered on foot. Multiply this by 35 years with 52 weeks in each year and the total mile- age reaches the astonishing fig- ure of more than 36,000. This sidelight was not mentioned at the presentation. Sa our genial friend, Constable Walter Hall in bis 35 years of service ta the people of Bowman- ville, has actually footed a dis- tance aimost equal to one and a haîf times about the globe. The gift of $150 is small compensation for bis immense stack of worn- out shoes . The thanks of citi- zens, however, is what he values most. The Statesman adds its thanks to those of the entire com- munity, bath town and country. And many more years ta you, Walter Hall. Town Council Takes Firsi Step To Estahlish Parks Commission Enquiry by Councillar W. G. James at the Febmuary meeting of Council, as ta what progress was being made in the establish- ment of a Parks Commission, fol- lawing a petition presented ta last year's Council. tauched off a dis- cussion in which Councillor L. C. Mason explained the whale mat- ter. The query hinged on pro- ceeding with a new nink. Quotink fromn the Municijal Act and amendments thereto, it xvas shown that the regulations pro- vide for the local council ta initi- ate the plan. Council may appoint a board of' tbree ratepayers, nat necessarily members of the Caun- cil. who are given power to en- quire into, establishment of any recreational undertakings such as a rink. The board is vested wi-tb au- tbority ta raise funds ta tbe extent of one miii and if any project is appraved, ta extend the applica- tion for funds up ta two milis. Then under autharity of the Act the Council may take the neces- sary steps ta set up a Parks Com- mission to praceed with the un- dertakinks launcbed and provide management for their aperatian. The steps taken must be mni- tiated by passing a by-law under Sec. 404, sub-sec. 30 of the Mun- icipal Act. If it is the desire ta proceed with the erection of a rink under these auspices the way is naw open since Counciîior Ma- son carried a resalution ta draft the by-iaw at once. In repiy ta a question of wbat had bappened ta the aid ririkç committee, Mayor Sidney Little explained that it was now defunct and a smail balance ta its credit still remained in the bank. Total revenues an band and in prospect towamd building a new rink at Aimost the entire membemship the cost being ccnsiderably lcss" E. S. Ferguson;'J. E. Emmeérson thc present time, are as ïoIIows: piroposed the taast ta newîy elect- Balance fram ink committee, a of the Bowmanviiie Board of Ed- "The steps now necessary ta ed off icers, responded ta by M. L. pledge of $15.000 from the citi- ucation, led by chaimman, Dr. J. procecd were ta secume the ap- Clemens; J. E. Anderson propased zens tbrough the piebîscîte, the C. Devitt, appearcd as a delega- proval of the Provincial Depart- toast ta the Visitors, responded ta estimated sale value of the Hor- tion befome the Town Council on ment of Education an the plans by W. F. Rîckard. sey Block at $ 10,000, the curment Februamy 2, to present the case cf and approval of the Municipal RedigsweegienbyC as, rentais from he Horse lckt the mopoed nw Sotb Wrd Bardfor aising the necessary Warren and cammunity singing adapeg rmapiaect Public School, and to secure, if monev. Whcn approvai is gîven %vas led by Owen Nicholas witb izen of $1,000, or an approximate possible, the favorable considera- the provincial goverament wilî R. G. Harle at the piano. total of $26,500. tian of the city fathers ini guaran- absorb ,ý0 per cent of the entire_________ teeing the debentures for the un- cost." A GN- - - cSU dertaking. "The Corporation of Bowman- Junior Cage Tream AGNRU ETR Chaimman of building commit- ville would then be asked ta enter Pao Donations continue ta pour tee, W. L. Paterson, read a pre- the picture and pledge its credit Takes Plao. Lead in for the Memarial Hospital pared brief setting out in detail ta the extent of $150.000 before Fnbtmc oei e the steps a]ready taken by the work could be startcd. The Bawmanviiie's Junior Basket- Fnbtmc aei e to build this year. He submitted crnment ww.îid be met annualix' lead into the retuma game of their quiredefwarete rjctw a .pjno he building as shown as the epayment of principal and piayoff series against Whitb> Many groups are warking in 0 rcet is sue !TeSae- interest praceeded ta the teria here next Wednesday night as a ta maîse addîtîanal moncy for ,4.and said: tion of the debentures." resuit of their 36 ta 30 win in the Hospital, among them the !poovercome present crowding Tentative Approval Wbitby, Tuesday. Club "15" wba to-marrow will in vaiabl cissmomsandco- Te Cuncl hvin hem& he The local boys playing their hold a dance in the auditorium sirj ig the csaprios, aicn t i T h epeentatnins tnhe ared hefist iprtngame suffemed of the High Scboai with the sidrin th shrp isein he irt reresntaion thn aproedstage fight in the flrst bai! and proceeds ta be given ta the rate as weii as the new housing twa resolutions: First, a per- weme trailing 10-0 at one point. Hospital Board. subdivision in the South Wamd, it missive . delaration cncauragîng They rallied bowevem, and with Club "15" 15 a graup of was deemed impemative ta emectj the Board to go abead and secume two quick baskets in the iast min- young ladies wbose efforts at the new schaol at once despite the the necessary provincial author- ute finished the flst bal! on top raising moncy for wortbwhile high costs o! labor and mater- ization; second, to prepame at once by 20 ta 18. causes bas been weil-known ils." the by-law ta be used later as tbe Mason and DeGeer were high duing and foilowing the wam. "Authenticated figures fom the instrument for floating the de- men with 9 points each. The me- Their dance Frida'r nîght is architeet placed the approximate bentures. The Board is now cx- ttarn game next wcek shauld pro- but another o! their superb cost at $11.00 per square foot. pected ta mave pramptly in ef- dure same good basketball Nýih atvteswih ndutdv mwhic.l %would involve flot mare fccting ail details ieading up ta the local boys anxions ta \vi their wcii be suppacudoutd than $150.000 ta o omplete the the exercise of the bý,-Ia%%-. Then first round and advanre i n te nmbcr of friends. lr building, with the possibiJity ot tenders will promptly be called. i Junior O.B.A. titie hunt. jh bya St. John's Choir Guests 0f Evening W.A. at Enjoyable Social Affair On Thumsday evening in a most deligbtful setting of valen- tine nosegays and spring flowems, the choir members of St. John's Anglican Church were entertain- cd ta a banquet by the ladies of the Evening Woman's Assacia- tion, an behaîf of the cangrega- tion. After a bountiful repast af de- liciaus food, the annual meeting was held. Rev. J. deP. Wright, on behaîf of the chair thanked Mrs. Vine, the president, and ber group of anxiaus and willing workers for their deliciaus sup- per and their continued ca-apera- tion in their church. Mr. G. Harle, chair leader and organist, presented a few remarks on "Music in Worship," and painted out the neccssity of co- aperation, practise and loyalty ta the other members. Four new members joined the chair later at practice. The foiiowing officers were el- ected: President, Mr. G. Vine; vice pres., Mr. K. Wood; secre- tary, Mrs. Forrest Dilling; treas- urer, Mm. John Humphrey; men's vestments, Mr. Walter Goode; la- dies' vestments, Miss Irene 'Mit- chell; music librarian, Miss Eve- lyIn Hall; social canveners, Misses Jean Living and June Aichin. The Borden's Golden Crest MaIe Chair, xvill be prcsented by St. John's choir ta Bowmanville an Thumsday, April 22. Local Merchani Sponsors Movies A large number of farmers fmom this district attended the sbawing a! maving pictume and entertain- ment sponsored by W. H. Brown at Maple Grave on Tuesday eve- ning. Motion pictumes on vaious ad- vances in farming methods, care of machinery and better produc- tion toak up most of the evening. These educational films wcre ia- terspersed with sports and hum- orous reels. Outstanding local talent added much ta the enjayment of the evening. Included in this gmoup were monologues by Mrs. Sandy Muir, vocal solos by Wilfrid Car- uthers accampanied by Ross Met- cal!. Mm. Ivison Munday on bebaîf o! tbe assembied gmoup moved the vote cf tbanks ta Mr. Brown and Mm. Hartwell, the J.I. Case me- presentative, for the splendid ev- ening's entemtainmrent. Winners o! the lucky door priz- es were. Elgin Greenham, 4 quarts of anti-freeze; J. R. Ormiston, 4 tins of grease; Mrs. Stuart Mor- ton. tin of wax. and Miss Joan Burdett. a bottle of glass cleaner.t Council Endorses CCF Policy Grants Legion the Ships Bell Favors Building New School -- ~ ~ J.Liii,~J'J .L N u mlDiu t Night Constable Waller Hall Honored on 35 Years' Service Maple Leaf Çircle Companions of Forest 4Oth Anniversary On January 28, 1908, Maple Leaf Circle of the Companions of thé Forest was organîzed in Bow- manville. On January 28, 1948, the 4Oth annîversary of this or- ganization xvas celebrated %vhen about 50 members and guests en- joyed a deliciaus chicken dinner at Carter's Tea Rooms followed by a versatile programn in the Sons of England Hall. Chief Campanion Mrs. Char- lotte Clak presided icapably, and. extended. felicitations ta the mem- bers on attaining forty years of lodge activity and goad fellow- ship. Musical numbers included vocal salas by Donald Spence, ac- cordion sélections by Mrs. Har- vey and mouth organ salas by Stanley Gatcheli. A one-act play demonstrated the dramatic abilities of Mrs. Menza Clark, Mrs. Thomas Gouid and Mrs. C. Gatchell and proved ta be one of the highlights of the pragram. Singing of aid time sangs braugbt back memories of many happy occasions throughout the years. A social boum concluded this anniversary program and another enjoyable evening passed into history. School Boy lnjured In Motor Accident Crossing Ontario street on bis way ta schaol on Tuesday after- noan, Marvin Walker, age 9, was struck by a passing jeep and suf- fered severe cuts about the hcad. Caming fmom bis home on Brawn street he appeared ta be unaware of the approaching vehicle, ac- carding ta eyewitnesses and step- ped anta the raadway. The driver whose name was not disciosed in the excitement, ap- plied the brakes ta avaid a Co- lisian and the jeep swerved com- pleteiy around, avoiding a mare seriaus accident on the slippery road surface. Lia yd Winacott, an emplayee of The atesman, returmning ta wark. belped others remave the injured boy ta the Winacott residence andc called Dr. Birks ta endler first aid. The injuries wiil keep the lad aut of sehool for a few days. Mean- time police are investigating. Port Hope Home Wrecked by Vandale The palatial home in Port Hope awned by Elmer Ott, Bowman- ville, praprietar o! Caid Springs Beverages, was entered iast weck by unknown vandals who almost compieteiy wrecked the expen- sive interior furnisbings. 'Using a .22 rifle they shot round after round against marbie statuary and beveiied mirrorg and destroy- cd fixtures in every raom. They left without stealing anything and the noise af the shooting was un- heard by neighbors who live a considerable distance away. Notified of the damage Mr. Ott went ta Port Hope ta assist Poiiêe Chief Ernest Purdy who is fol- lawing up promising ciues. The criminals apparently spent sev.- eral boums la their senseless des- truction for with the electricity cut off they used a number o! candies duing their target prac- tice. Roland S. Virtue, Oshawa, la renewing bis subscription for twa years in advance writes: I like the news ta the Dîm and Distant Past column. Bandmasier Shotier Honored on Reliremeni Afier 8 Years' Service f At a general meeting of the Bowmanville Band held in the Carter Family Tearbom Thursday evening, the members enjoyed a splendid banquet after which a signal honor was paid to Band- master William Shotter who an- nounced his retirement as leader after many years of faithful ser- vice. Toasts and compliment ar y speeches gave high praise to Mr. Shotter who took over direction of the band in November, 1940, and somehow managed to keep it tagether after most of the iem- bers had enlisted and many of the instruments had been loaned ta the military authorities andi have not yet been returned. With littie suppart from the Municipal council Mr. Shotter and his few associates carried an al during the war and kept the spark alive until the young veterans returned and helped greatly ta reestablish the town band as a credit ta the community. Mr. Shatter was presented with an appropriate gift with the gen- eral eulogies and expressed bis great thanks ta have won such esteem from the bandsmen. He gave assurance that he would give them every assistance in bis pow- er ta promote the welfare of the organizatian under bis successor. Discussîng the future of the band the members appeared ta be in agreement of refarming it along the lines of a symphany orchestra under the leadership af Ab. Darch who bas bad much experience in this sphere bath in civilian and military organizations. Officers elected for 1948 are: President, F. L. Tuerk; secretary, Jim Nokes; treasurer, E. G. Hen- ning. Work of Chamber of Commerce Outlined by Ontario Secretary erson, Schooi Inspector T. R. Mo. Ewen and board member Alex IMcGregor, outlined plans for the new South Ward School. Out-' came was a motion of approval and by-law to be prepared to give proval of plans by Dept. of Educa. tien and Municipal Board. Delegate Rev. W. P. Rogers: chairman, Library Board, outlinedl activities for 1947 which showed a deficit of $35.00 and asked the usual grant of $800.00 for 1948. Item wiiI be dealt with in st.riking estimates. Carrespondence: .Letter fmom A, J. Shred asking for removal of tree received usual attention. Cantractors tender on Honey Bridge, totalling $7,810, laid on. table until conference can be had with C.N.R. re crossing. Insurance Raised Insurance on Town Hall, $18,. 000, was raised ta $20,000 a n d public liability coverage renewed through agent, Miss Nina Neads. Complaints that same injured people had net been paid under liability palicy found explanation satisfactary. Praperty commit- tee given power ta act on request of. Wilf Carruthers ta cut ten, trees bardering bis property. General Evaluation Ca. offered services on a retainer basis re re- vision of assessments, read and fiied. Letter from Mayor of To- ronto offering Mayar and council free facilities in City Hall and room reservatians at city hotels, înswered with thanks. Expense Items 9 Request of J. H. Highfield, cemetery caretaker, for increase n salary like other employees of town, referred ta finance commit- tee. Membership $10.00 in On-. taria Gaod Roads« Association re- newed and Reeve Baker, the roads and streets cammittee with own. engineer AIf Bickel granted permission ta attend convention, 111 expenses paid. Councillor rames queried what benefits de- rived from the expense. Railway Association planning schedules for daylight saving com* nencing April 25, asked council oe farward information if town wiii be on dayligbt saving this ear E4eferred ta, Civic Commit.,. tee fbt rectrnt-hendation. Count. "0f all the organizations set up in Canada as federated units, none is mare truly representative Of general public welfare than the Chamber of Commerce," said Syd Matthews, Toronto, Ontario Regional Manager of the Canadi- an Chamber of Commerce, who was chief speaker at the general meeting of the Bawmanviile unit heid in the Lions Community Centre last week. Take the case of a rural town such as Bowman- ville, the membership in its Chamber of Commerce embraces Syd. Mathews 1 almost evcmy local interest in- cluding îndustry, the prafessions, etail business and the farming cammunity. Bandcd tagether and womking la harmony with the mnuicI-Pal administration, t b e whole field of public affairs is the cancern of the executive. Local Interest Under the executive are set up active committees ta study and bring in recommendations con- cerned with uniform business practices, social welfare, rural- urban mutuai intercsts, industrial expansion, and protection of citi- zens from autside, unautbomized solicitors seeking contributions almost solely for their awn gain. A beakdown of the cammittee reports shows scores o! local mat- ters ta be dealt with by the gen- emal executive. Thus bath the financial and moral factors la comunîty pmogress are ampiy and intelligently pmotected and pro- moted. Affiliations Project this picture across Can- ada ta, include evcry progressive town and city suppartirg an ac- tive Chamber of Commerce, a il afiiliated with a national body, the Canadian Chamber of Comn- merce, through coomdinating Pro- vincial Chambers and the whole national economy becomes like.. wise influenced for good. In the wider field the representations from local units permit the sen- ior arganizations ta make direct contact with Provincial and Do- minion gavemniments ta effeet leg- islation ia the interests of the Pcople as a whole. Nothing can be mare truly democratic and no other single organization, there- fore, is mare generally epresent- ative of the people. Mr. Mattbews opened bis di,: course with the statement that he had been amazed ta learn from the editor of The Statesman, the great number of men raised in Durham County who bave Won national and international fame and success in many fields. Stat- ing that even greater opportuni- tics were open ta the youth of Canada taday, be sugested that the work undertaken by a live Chamber of Commerce could cf- fect a climate f enterprise and inspiration that may well belp to eclîpse established records. Prosperous Town Tuning ta a survey of Bow- manvilie business Mr. Matthews said he bad consuited Dun's Bul- letin ta learn that thcre were approximateîy 100 business and industrial enterprises o c ated heme at the moment. 0f these, anc large factory pravided al- mast three quarters of the salary and wagc income f the commun- ity. He suggested that too littie thought bas been given ta the investment and management that bas braugbt about this prosperous situation. It formed the basis for the revenues of the municipal administration and thus enabled the tawn of Bawmanvilie ta Win the enviable position it enjoys ini the Province of Ontari. Fundamentaîs The speaker suggested that some recognition be given, mnaybe just a letter of appreciation, ta the President 'of Goadyar-Cana.. da, A. G. Partridge, who with self-effacing application is con- cemned daiiy with keeping pro- duction at high levels in the Bow- manville plant, The partnemship of management and labour as the foundation of cammunity pros- peity was accepted so casually that little thought was given to the contribution of each, In at- tacting new industries t b e Cliamber of Commerce not only sought ta expand prasperity but ta pramate social and recrea- tional facilities for thec employej (Continued on Page Seven) Board of Educalion Disclose Plans Ont New South Ward School ---------- .N Chief discussion in informed circles following the regular meet- ing of Town Council, Monday night, was the majority action which commîtted the entire elec- torate ta endorsation of C.C.F. po- litical policy. After the clerk read the terms of ... resolution sub- mitted by the Oshawa and Dis- trict Labor Council for the Can- adian Congress of Labor which embodied the political cost-of-lv- ing policy Of its political arm, the C.C.F., a snap vote endorsed the plea. Deputy Reeve Allison moved and Reeve Baker seconded a quick motion af endorsement and the vote, was called before due con- sideration and discussion could be instituted. After the vote car- ried, Councillor Mason pratested that council had no jurisdiction, no tiine ta consider the implica- tions of the motion, that it was incampetent, irrelevant, ul1tr a vires and any action taken should have been at the initiative solely of the council. But it remains on1 the record. Another letter from the Oshawa Labor Cauncil asking1 Bowmanville raf.epayers ta en-1 dorse the lifting of the ban on ai-! eomargarine was merely read and1 filed. Night Constable Honored With the entire cauncil in at- tendance and many ratepayers present the heavy agenda includ- ed bcaring from representationsf from delegations from the Boardr of Education and the Library f Board. A very appropriate inter-r lude was the appearance of Nighta Constable Walter Hall at the me-P quest of council ta receive con- gratulations on having campletedc 35 years of service on February il 2. Highly commended be was t presented with a check for $150. t, In order ta make interesting tý reading,* instead of breaking up n this report into brief items, the r play by play action from apening ti to close is given in the fallowing p continuity. It wiil show the couna-a cil in action with little regard forJ formal procedure. They're% off: General Business The Mayor: "I have in my hand s5 a copy of ules 'of procedure is-*n sued on February 4, 1875, which ti Isuggest be followed and revised 'A later.". Next, motioi, tat hear the Y Board o f t duca'i6n. Chiairmnan, t4 BU WMANVILLE, ONTARIO, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 5th- 1949 Aeb 1.)P.P r.Opv XTTTI91DVlD 0- ti i 1