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"r - THURDAY, DECEMBER 7T,1950 Historical Spots in Nova Scotia Subjeci of Informative Address At Bowmanville Women's Institute Bowmanville Women's Instituta met in the Union Hall an Thurs- day afternoon with a good attend- ance. President Mrs. L. S. Du- mas presided and enjoyed a fine report of the Central Area Con- vention wbîch was beld in To- ronto. Mrs. C. Johns represented this Institute and ber resume of the three-day program was in- teresting. One of the highlights was the' conference conducted by Mrs. Clarence Hayes when many con- structive ideas were discussed. Miss Anna P. Lewis and Mrs. J. E. Hauck mentioned many in- teresting activities and showed colored slides of their trip to Co- penhagen ta attend the A.C.W.W. Convention when F.W.I.O. fin-, anced five voting delegates. Other outstanding speakers were Gardon Sinclair on "Names Make News"; James Fisher on "Save the Chibdren"; Mrs. Futcb- er, Pres. of F.W.I.O. who reported $25,000 bad been donated towards the Winnipeg Flood Relief Fund; Dr. Margaret McCready, Guelph, and Mrs. Tomlinson, a teacher from Jamaica. Mrs. L. Kerr, convener, presid- ed for the program and intro- duced Mrs. Geo. Young, a versa- tile speaker, wbo spoke very pleasingly on "Historical Spots in Nova Scotia, the Land of Ro- mance." Earliest bistory in Nova Scotia is laryely myth and tradition. The Mic-Mac Indians who were the original inhabitants, were friendly and intelligent. Naw there are less than 3,000 of these redmen on 40 reserves. The first attempt at coloniza- tion in Acadia was made in 1603 wben Champlain and others ex- plored tbis coast and establishcd Port Royal. This marks an epoch in Canadian histary aË it was the first permanent settlement made by wbite people in Canada. The beginnings of commerce and man- ufarture are found in Port Royal. The first ship and the first mili were built bere. Alsa, the first well recorded ta have been dug by Europeans nortb of Mexico, was bere. This well bas been pre- i served with the stone cribbing and buckets stili in position. Port Rayai is an historic battle- ground between the French and Englisb. Later, Port Royal was named Annapolis and was dced- ed ta the Queen of Great Britain. An historic park bas been con- structed on the original site as a replica of the trading and colon- izing settlement. A group of buildings are arranged araund a courtyard in the manner of lflth century farms in Nortbern France and exemplify European building traditions whicb were transplant- cd to tbis new world. Louisbourg was offîcially found- ed by tbe King of France and was the beadquarters of the largest fishing industry in tbe world. Its faîl ta the British was commem- orated by Divine services, prob- ably tbe first Protestant services ta be beld in Canada. Halifax was known by tbe In- dian name of chebucta'and by the French as Safe Bay. The first recordcd industry here was a fish curing plant by the French.' Hall- fax is the greatest seaport in North America, with one of the largest drydocks in the world, also a flaating drydack. An his- torie dlock, made in London in 1769 is stili operating and is the 'oldest timepiece in Canada. The first General Assembly of what was Canada, was beld in. lATABLE 0 EASIEST 0F ALL TO TUNE - NO BETWEEN STATION NOISES. 0 STRIKING NEW TWO-TONE CABI- NET - COMPACT, EASY TO CARRY. 0 BEAUTIFUL NEW EASY-TO-READ ILLUMINATED DIAL. 0 OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN LOW SIGNAL-STRENGTH AREAS. This powerful Supethet radio tunes in either dis- tant or local stations with equal ease. Reception is sharp and clear-without annoying background noises. AC or DC opera- tion - just plug in and play! Convenient ternis The Radio Shop PHONE 573 BOWMANVILLE1 38 KING ST. E. THE CANADIAN STATESMAN. BOWMANVILLE~ ONTARTO PAflU! VYI~ Four Generations Unite for Celebration Born at Garden Hill near Port Hope, Mrs. Richard 'Greeness, Bowmanville, who heads four generations of her family, celebrated her 85th birthday on Friday, Dec. lst. Standing imrnediately behind this venerable old lady who has lived in Bowmanville for the past 40 years, is her son, Mr. Albert Therteil, of Oshaowa. On the lef t is his daughter, Mrs. Arthur French, and on the right, her son, Mr. Douglas French, representing the fourthj generation. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Therteli marked their 42nd wedding anniversary on Nov. 28th. -CourteF.v Oshawa Times- GazetteJ Halifax in 1758 after an influxT pFlhtY ug of settiers from New England. An o Flg tY un election was beld and 19 members Canad.ian Actors returned, most of whomn were r ~D c former New England settlers. Un- C..oming Here e.1 til the time of Win. Pitt the laws ____ for the colony were made in Eng- Some of Canada's top-flight pro- land and the people had no vote. fessional acting talent will appear Many historie churches are Il in "The Wind and The Ramn," the ,Nova Scotia. St. Paul's is thecoeywihpastteOer oldest building in Halifax and House Bowmanville on Satur- the oldest Protestant Church in day, Dec. 16, at 8:15 p.m., -under iCanada and records from the the sponsorship of The Bowman- city's beginning are among its ville Business & Professional manus cripts. oe'Clb One of the smnallest but oldestWmesClb churches in Canada is a little The play is a romantic comedy Dutch Church and rustic cerne- by Merton Hodge, and when donc tery opened in 176 in London, where it was a big hit, Holy Cross, a small Catholie had Rex Harrison and Celia Chapel of Gothie architecture was Johnson in the leading robes, now erected by volunteer labor in 10 played by Kate Reid and Donald hours. Sir John S. D. Thomp- Davis. son 4th Premier of Canada and a Bruce Yorke and Michael Sad- native Haligonian is buried in lier, who are producing it, have this church yard. St. Mary's, a picked nirle very talented ý'oung Catholic Cathedral, has the taîl- actors. Kate Reid, who plays est spire of granite in the world the part of Anne Hargreaý,es, is and a very beautiful granite fa- a steadily rising young actress, cade.. who started bier career two years The first zoological gardens in ago. Formerly a prominent merm- North America are commernorat-, ber of The Hart House Theatre, ed by a tablet. They comprise 100 she made bier professional debut acres and were established six wt h ta a lyr.Ls Peark Zeo. Nw ok etrl winter she was the ingenue in Park oo. 1Brian Doherty's production> of Many colleges and scbools are "AsncadO, ae hc unique by being the first of theirAreian lLc"whh kind in Canada. The King's Col- lege et Windsor, the first uni- versity in Canada, received its Royal charter in 1802 from King George III. It is now Dalhousie University and from here Sir Rob- ert Falconer went to be President. of Toronto University. The only women's college, Mt. St. Vincent, conferring its own degree?, was founded 103 years ago by Sisters of Charity from Mt. St. Vincenti on the Hudson. Madame St. Laurent graduated fromn here. Paper was first processed from wood fibre at Mellview in 1839. The first newspaper in Canada was the Halifax Gazette which ;s the oldest continuous journal in North America, dating from 1757. The first covered rink in Can- ada was built by military officiais at Dartmouth in 1862 and this city maintains that ice hockey or- iginated there. Many prominent Canadian men are native Nova Scotians. Sir John Thompson, Sir Chas. Tup- per, Sir Robert Borden, who is buried et Grand Pre are only a few which Mrs. Young mentioned. Mrs. Kerr's condensed report of Current Events under the head- ing "It happened in November" was interesting. Miss Eileen Spi- cer entertained on the piano. Mrs. VY F'rank Jackman moved a vote of Pl thanks, stressing especially the gratitude of the members to Mrs. Young for bier fine address. Mrs. Kerr and group served tea. CANOI OBITUAHY 4' MRS. WALTER W. OKE A resident of Bowmanville since ber marriage 40 years ago, Eliza- beth Summers Oke died at the Bowmanville Hospital on Nov. 26, efter an illness of about three weeks. Mrs. Oke xvas born in London, England. She was 62 years of age, was of a quiet retir- ing disposition and her borne and family were ber chief interests. Mrs. Oke is survived by ber husband and three sons, Lloyd, Oshewa, Clarence and Russell, Bowmanville. The funeral was beld at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Nov. 28, the service being conducted by Rev. S. R. Henderson. Pail- bearers were Albert Ruiter, Clar- ence Edmunston. Thomas Carter, Albert Piper, Thomas Brookhem, Hubert Rogers. Many beautiful flowers banked the casket including association floral tributes from the Boxvman- ville Lions Club, Fish and Chip Club, Corporation of the Town of Bowmariville, Boys of the Quality Dock and members of the Shipping Dept., General Motors, Oshawa; the Prepaning Depart- ment of the Goodyear, and neîgb- bours of Mrs. Oke. Interment was in Bowmanville Ceraetery. - scored this summer in the Straw Hat Players hit "Old Acquaint- ance." Ron Bailey and John Atkinson from Ottawa are among the oth- ers. "Saturday Night"l referred ta the producers' acting list this sum- mer as a Wbo's Who of the rising young talent in the Canadian theatre, and the winter group will maintain this standard. Miss Helen Tighe Honored by Friends At Several Showers, Previous ta her wedding, Miss Helen Tighe was honoured at sev- eral showers. One was given by Mrs. Blain Elliott, Beech Ave. Miss Frances Rowe and Miss Mar- garet NichaIs, George St., gave another shower for ber, as did Mrs. Robert Kent, Lowe St. Nu- merous and beautiful gifts were recelved. The Business and Professional Women's Club, of which Miss, Tigbe was Secretary, presented her witb a lovely gift at their last dinner meeting at the Balmoral Hotel. As amang men, so among na- tions-notbing wiIl do more ta maintain the peace of the world than the rigorous application of the principles of aur ancient re- ligion.-President Harry S. Tru- man. DECORATE .WITH'* GLASS Buy one of our nîirrors for that extra touch on youir walls, suitable for any room. Several beautiful de- signs to choose from, approxirnate size $37 ea 20 x20 inches - only a Smaller sizes $1.39 ea. for - only These mirrors make a lovely Christmas Gif t J.1H. Abernethy PAINT & WALLPAPER STORE 85 King St. W. Bowmanvmle iBefore Buying TIiat New CarI Give Yourself a Thrill by Seeing and Driving THE WORLD'S MOST MODERN CAR 'The Nash Canadian Statesman' You will be delighted with the appearance, ride and performance of this outstanding car. The air conditioning heater makes it a - "HOME ON WHEELS." Write or cali us for a Demonstration THE NEW 1951 NASH NOW ON DISPLAY AT YOUR NASH DEALER MANL.EY MOTORS toured Southern Ontario. This summer she was leading lady with the Niagara Falls-Peterbor- ough Summer Theatres and this winter will do "See How They Run" after "The Wind and The Rain." Donald Davis is Gilbert Ray- mond, the engaging medical stu- dent, who is much keener on studying feminine form than me- dicine. A very versatile actor, he bas played sucli different parts as 'Pappa" in "Pappa is All," The Doge in "Othello," and An- thony in "Julius Caesar." David Gardner, who had the pleasure of appearing on the cav- er of a national magazine recent- ly, dressed for bis role of "Oth- ell," played the part at The Hart House Theatre., A tail, fair and very good looking young man, he bas played in "Years Age," 'i he Seaguli" and "The Barretts of Wimple Street." Pat Atkinson is Mrs. McFie, the landlady. For a young.girl of twenty-one, sh! i s mpking a name for hersell in character parts. Her most re- cent part was the young Lrish girl in the new Robertson Davies play "At My Heart's Core" which had its premiere at Niagara Falls this summer. Kay Hawtrey, from London, 1 lý ýY qaok The Garde rely almost entfrely on native material for Christmnas decorations, other than ighta and fancy tree ornaments.* Every year the whole faxnily li a cone-hunting spree in the country. Occasionally we draw the ire of smre "ýcountry cousin" but we usually try ta secure themn in well-wooded as that are little frequented. W. journey forth again when it corne. tume ta gather evergreen bougbs for our wreaths and other decorative purposes. Christmaas Table C«"f Nothing could b. more typically Canadien than the Christmas table centre we used lest year, with iti pressed aak and maple leaves and collection of canes. Sanie of the canes cen be dipped i bright red and hright green paint ta add color ta the arrangement. This year w@ plan ta include evergreens ta replace the leaves. In case you are interested in niaking the cendile stick holderu, a couple of designs are illustrated. Cou# Place Markmr Te complebe the slogan 'lt'. rnakt it an evergreen Christmnas", place markers are made froni cane. Gather canes from the Austrian pine, larch and Jack pine when they are dry. Leave theni in a sunny window or on top of the furnace overnight. The warinth will opeu theni. Threc types of cane plac markers that have been used are illustrated. Trhe whale family lias a share in making them. This adds to thc interest and the anticipation for that day of days so quickly approaching. It is fun drawing on ane's imagination ta help make the. canes look as realistie as possible. It ta surprising how closely smre do reseni le different types of bird. when they are carefully selected, placed and finished. AUl I hope je that you have as mucli fun in your houe as we have in oui preparing for Christmas. ' 4 -sApu[(à1v( U-ISWSBEEf lfri -1 rBI . M DIAL - 3545 3546 76 WILLIAM ST. W., LINDSAY, ONT. e' e - Immediafe Delivery on Some Models ~"'/ IUI..I U L t*VL. E OF CbkNDLES «TO USED. '"PLACEMARKERS 10 BRIGlITEN YOUR CHRISTMAS TABLE- . TIM CANADIAN STATESNIffl, BOVv'NIANVILLICi ONTARIO PAGE NM 41 .$41m 95