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.~~-1 THE CAKADIANq STATESqMAN, BOWMAUNVILLE, ONTAM.O THURSDAY. TULY 21st, 1905 EDJ 7ORIALS Looki ng Back Into Civic History Any citizen who has lived ini Bow- rnanville for 50 years or more, will recal that whenever any civic improvement was suggested or promoted there was always certain ta be objections raised from some quarters. History is repeating itself today in the controversy over the question of establishing a civic garbage collection in town. It is flot aur intention to take sides in this editorial on the garbage question. We are willing to leave that ta the good judgment of the people after they have read the report presented ta town council, which appeared in the last two issues of The Statesman, and a summary is aga-in prînted in this issue. Looking back over the.civic improve- znents of the past half century this genera- tion will be startled and amused at the objections raised ta some of the ventures which today have become common-place necessities. Just for the sake of a littie mental exercise we'1l dust off aur memory attîc and see what is hidden away in some of the civic batties of yesterday. We'll not give them in the order they took place, but just as they corne to our mmnd. Doing away with wooden sidewalks at the turn of the century in preference ta cernent walks was thought by some as being too citified. Paved roads ta caver Up muddy streets in the spring was anoth- er move labelled too expensive. Pasteur- izing of milk was an unheard of order, and with it came a by-law ta prohibit cows running the streets. In those days many tawn fdlMk own&d a cow. One of the biggest fights was estab- lishîng waterworks and a sewage iysten. Every home had a pump and weil, either in the house or outdaors. Sewage system and disposaI plant did away with the familiar "back-house," and in its place came the bathroom with its modern san- itary conveniences. Imagine in the good aid days having ta go outdoors ta the "iprivy" at 5 below zero! Yet a lot of people opposed waterworks and sewage system. Well, we could go on and give details of many more but we will just list them and leave them ta the aid-timers ta freshen their memnories, while the younger genera- tion who neyer ex perienced these pioneer impravements wil 1 gasp in wandermeni that anyone would be foolish enough ta stand in the way of civic progress and better living in their community. Here are a few: Purchase of aid edec- fric light plant (where town dump is now located): bought Hydro Electric power system; built new toxvn hall in 1903; two new public schools, and two additions ta high school; did away with horse-drawn fire engine for motor f ire truck; perpetual upkeep of cemetery plots; f irst vote on local option in 1909, two since and another vote this fall; f irst time mayor, councillors and volunteer fîre brigade received an annual honorarium. Then coming down ta more modemn times there was the Memorial Ice Arena and setting up a Recreation Dept. ta show aid and young how ta put in their spare time. Do you remember, too, that service clubs, whcn they were f irst started, were looked upon by some as drawing men away from church? Maybe as you read this iist vou can think up more ventules in cîvîc progress in your lifetime which had a tough time before being accepted by a doubting public. Let's hear about them. Anyway, time marches on and civic progress is the watchword ta keep any cammunity in the front van of the parade. Wonder what the local historian of 1975 will write about the garbage collec- tion question of 1955? T t It is amazing how little so-called educated folks in the United States know about Canada. This thought was brought home ta us again in reading an account cf a trip Editor R.- L. Fisher of the Dan- ville (Arkansas) Record, made on a tour through Ontario last month with 30 other U.S. editors, as guests of the Ontario Gov- ernment. Here are some of Editor Fish- er 's observations: "The first thing I was amazed at on this tour of Ontario, Canada, was the time it took ta get there. I had always pictured Canada as being too fan away to go on a vacation. Ive driven ta Florida and Califonnia, and Ontaria is actually closer than either of them! June 17, 1 worked haîf a day in Danville and was in Canada that night. "Another thing that amazed me was the amaunt of water we saw. Lakes are more cammon than dry ]and. You can travel severai hundred miles by boat on flainy Lake from Yont Frances. We'>trav- eled about 15 miles up the lake and had "lunch" on a houseboat-owned by the O. & M. Paper Ca. What they caîl a lunch would make about 10 different meals hiere at home. "Another amazing thing about this Wellington Jeffers, formerly editor of the financial page of the Globe and Mail, has been writing a series of articles fan his paper on how the deepening of the St. Lawrence Seaway is a challenge ta towns and cities along the north shore of Lake Ontario ta be equipped with suitable harbons ta meet the traffic by waten. The Statesman has been hanping on this subject for several years now ta stir up aur citizens ta get busy and have the Bowmanviile h ambor restored, but few realize the importance of this venture and do nothing. Il was therefore refreshing and appreciated by the editor ta see the following comment in Mn. Jeffens' latest article: "Bowmanville w-as once proud of a Though much is being said these days about the "Guaranteed Annual Wage," no one seems to have yet suggested who is going to guarantee the annual profit, on which a companV's ability to guarantee a wage must rest, comments the Montreal Gazette iin a leading c'ditorial. In fact, in order to pay a wage at al a company needs consideralble investment for each worker. The amount of this necessary investment has grown, and keeps growing. It is estimated that in Canada in 1900 Establiihed 1854 with w hlch is incorporaled The ftwnianviile News. The Newcastle [ndspendons and The Orono News lOlst Year of Continuous Service to the Town of Bowmanville and Durham2 County AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER western part of Ontario is that very fexw of the people can swim, in spite of the terrific amount of water. We rode*in a speed boat at Sioux Narrows with a mar who couldn't swim. Here we saw a string of Northern Pike caught that day thai would make any fisherman's eyes bulge out. One reason for the number of non- swimmers, we learned at Kenora, whicb is on Lake of the Woods, is that the water is solid ice except during June, July and August and sometimes part of September. July and August are the best fishing mon ths. "At Kenora we traveled by boat to Devil's Gap Lodge for a reception and "snack" at 1 a.m. The snack consisted ai 10 kinds of meat and 15 kinds of salads, as well as a few other odds and ends. Needless ta say, after a 20-haur day of sight-seeing we ate, a full meal. At about 2 a.m. most of us called the f irst day of the trip oven and slep't the',resI oF-the iligh;b under three blankets." Reading this account brought pleasant memonies ta the editor of The Statesrnan who in past years accompanied the IILS. editors on five of these trips. This wvas the l2th annual trip this yean. having in Port Darlington the safest port an the north shore, but no part keeps up without cane and a good deal of dredging will be needed ta put it in shape again. George W. James and his staff on The Canadian Statesman have recently been drawing readers' attention on a large -cale ta the activity of the goad aId days and suggesting that the time has came fan Bowmanville ta prepane for new days. "Ini Newcastle samething could be done but the citizens loi'e thein lake front as it is and the time is not yet. Pont 1-lpe and Cobourg are aid ports of call, and, of course, Bay of Quinte and Prince EÈ'dward County passibilities are a stony in them- selves." the book value per wanker of plant and equipment in industny amounted ta $6,000. An estimate was made a few yeans ago by Dr. L. J. Fînestone, economic advisor of the Depantment of Trade and Commerce. He placed it at about $5,500. In tenms of replacement costs it wouid amount ta aven $9,000. It seems also important ta note that the amaunt a company must invest per worken, in plant and equipment, steadily ises, yean by year. Allowing for increases in capital casts, this increase is amounting ta about 24~ per cent per annum. Value of Strong Opposition The value of a strong Opposition in Parliament was again demonstrated dur- ing the past few weeks when the Pro- gnessive-Conservat ive and Social Credit parties staged a filibuster ta cause the St. Laurent Government ta hack down on its legislative pnagram af vesting autocratic powens permanently in Dcfence Produc- tion Minister C. D. Howe. The Liberal Government with its huge majarity has became sa accustamed ta steam-rollering its nieasures through the flouse of Com- mons that it is gratif 'ving ta learn that a determined Opposition stili has the power ta caîl a haIt. With ail due respect ta the long and able service rendered ta Canada by Hon. IVIr. Howe. theî-e was no justification for his demand for the kind of pawer which the measure in question would have vested in him. The three- year limitation urged by- the Conservatix'es -and final'v accepted b ' thIe Prime «Minister should suffice ta meet anx- emcrgency,.- Smcoe Reformer, 23 YEARS AGO <1930) John Perey published his thaîîks for patronage for overi 62 veais in the blacksmith shop on Silver Street and no- tified rustomers he had sli the business ta Mr. Frank Cry- dermian. Mr. Cryderman took in James Morrow with him as partner as he could not handLe the work alone. Shirley Percy, only daugh- fer ïf Harley W. Perey, then Deputy City Auditor, of To- ronto, a grand-daughter of Mr. anîd Mrs. Thos. Percy, Bow- manville, died at the age of 12 of spinal meningitis. W. J. Challis was advertising the Bantamn "Austin Car" as the talk of the auto world, something absolutely new. Orono was having a big street fair an JuIy 23 with sing- ing, dancing, games of chance --a night set aside for whoo- pee". In an interesting historical article taken fromn the Cobourg World, we learn that yaung, men in Northumberland Coun- ty in the very early days, used ta wear their hair in a braid down their backs and tied with a ribbon. Lake Shore' Union Sunday School held a very successful strawberry festival on July 4 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Lake. Strawberries, bread and butter and cake were served with "quantities limitcd only by the capacity of the £ustomers." Newcastle - "St. George's Church again rears its lofty spire, surrnounted by a ten- foot cross, heavenward". Re- building was done by a Toron- ta expert. What happened ta the spire? Was it damaged by1 lightning or wind?1 End Defense Debate Near the end of a session the debates are usually nlot a5 * teresting and contraversial as they have been the past week. There bas been plent: of drama and real excitemeni in the House as the Defense iProduction Debate conc'luded *with a surprising surrender by the Prime Minister; the. arnend- mçnt for, Senate Reform. wag 'defeateft- and ýah . efendýnen1 covering parity prices for pri- ces for farmers also went dowr ta defeat. Fortunately, some of *the departmental estimates were passed after prolongec discussion. A Difficuit Position Itwas also one of those weeks when rny news instincts ca e into conflict with my obT ations as a Member et Parliament. The background of the Conservative victory and the events which followed il haye yet ta, be told completely in the press. Unfortunateiy, it would be taking adx'antage cf My political position if I told it here, because much of the tenseness and the drama had ta do with internai matters of my party. Naturally, the mern- bers of the Press Gallery were only in on the fringe of the struggle. I cao tell you that it w'as a most interesting week from my dual point of view and it is with difficulty that I'm re- fraining from discussing the matter more fully here. Even- tually, the details wilI leak out as they always do. Dlscuss Parity Prices On Wednesday. a motion was presented asking the gavern- ment ta coosider the advisabil- îty of establishing a system cof parity prices for agricultural products. This, of course, was flot the first time during thie session that farm problenms have been brought before the Commons, but it provided on(- of the most worthwhile debates of the year although, as men- tioned earlier, the motion was defeated. At present, as most farmers knowv, the government preferF the use of its Support Price legislat ion instead of parity Iprices. For the urban readers, parity prices bear a relation ta the farmers cost of production and the cost of those. things be must buy. Price support, en the other hand, cornes inote- fect wben a particular fairm product appears ta be heading for a low price which would be disastrous ta the farmers. The goverfiment steps in and es- tablishes a support price whicb is supposed ta caver the cost of production, If no one else I will buy the product, the gav- Iernmeot will buy it at the sup- port price and store it, event- itall '\ hoping ta put it back ino the trade for disposai. jFor many years, the two support systems have been an issue of cantroversy, but thp government has stood by "ifs supports while the United States bas continued its modified par- ity prîce sy-stem. Which is Cor- rect is a matter of opinion and even farmers do nlot entirely agree which is the more desir- able from their particular point of view. For any farmers who are interested, I shall bc more than deligbted ta obtain copies of Hansard covering, this particular debate. The Minister, Rt. Hon. James G. Gardiner returned from tii" United Kingdoni bareIxy in timp ta participale in the de- jbate and bis remarks cancern- =-=IJcLul&O i . &." oijUy 49 YEARS AGO (1906) Funeral of Thomas Hoar, kill- ed by an electrie car near Camp- ton, Cal., was held here with six nephews as palîbearers: W. H. Hoar, J. D. Hoar. H. C. Hoar, S. V. Hoar, T. F. Hoar (Toronto Junction), Thos. Hoar (Port Bowmanville). Mr. Fairbairn in his "History of Bowmanville" tells of the ter- rible roads of early times and of the passing of the Loan Fund Act by the government whereby municipalities c o u 1 d borrow money at iow interest ta im- prove them. It was also neces- sary ta utilize the waterway and Port Darlington Harbor Corn- pany was formed in 1839 for this purpose: H. S. Reid, pres.: John Simpson, treas.; John Smart, Sec'y. Prof. Dorenwend was at the Bennett House, demonstrating "gentlemen's w i gs, toupees, bangs, wavy and plain fronts,î switches in every length and shade that be will gladiy adjust adjust on any lady's head free of charge" ta prove that style of hair wvas important ta pro- duce "a younger and refined face." Solina Sons of Temperance were holding an tee cream social on Mr. Arthur L. Pascoe's iawn. Program included refreshments, basebaîl, music and recitations, ail for 25c. In Fashion Hints, tennis was said ta be very papular and tennis suits had ankle length skirts of white duck, flannel or pique. Mr. Hector Beith was offering "South Park" for sale. The Statesman suggested that some philanthropist should buy it and present it ta the town for a park. Six years later this pro- perty was presented ta the town for Bowvmanville's first hospital. were well worthwhile. Senate Reform As a resuit ai voting down the ameodment coxrering Se:î- ate Reform, it now appears there wiil be no major change there tbis.year. However, there is some indication that some of the 23 vacancies will be filled witbin the nean future. First ta be forecast in the press were those connected w4th guebec. Two long-time Lîberals, Jean Francois Pou- liot, M.P. for Temiscouata and one cf the rnost colourful debaters in Parliament and "Chubby" Power, wartime minister of air and dean of the House of Commons wili oe two who will be elevated ta the Upper Chamber. It also is probable that former Conser- vative M.P. for one of trie Montreal seats, John Hackett, a praminent lawyer and former president of the Bar Associa- tion will be selected, along with one other non palitical figure who bas been promi- ent in commerce or education. No speculation bas appeared about other Senate probables across Canada, but undoubted- iy there will be some in the papers this week. We have had a goad deal of fun cbiding each other ov"ýr the vacancies. The drill is as, follows. You select a member who bas some reason ta hope that the Prime Minister will see menit in appointing hlm lu a Senate seat.. Quietly, you slip into the chair alongside hirn and during a luli in debate and whisper, "my secretary just sent up a note saying the Prime Minister was trying ta reacb me by phone. Would you have any idea what he might want ta talk about?" This routine always awakens interest be- cause he's been hoping for ju.st such a cali. The End In Slght Due ta the surprise collapse of the Defense Production de- bate, il now appears that my forecast for the end of the session may bave been just a trifle pessirnistic. The experts now suggest that the session should end on Saturday, JuIy 23rd. Tbey've been wrong, but we are hoping they won't bel this tine. YOUR EYES and OSHA WA Vîsîonl Re -writen 1,o m previaus copyrights, of C. H. 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Frigidaire Refrigerator /kvailable in Stratford YeIIow or Glistening White Ca tuplete with 38-lb. Food Freezer and full width Hlydrator Mason & Dale MA 3.5408 HIARDWARE Bowmanville 36 King St. LP. 302. The flint glass beiog of higher index of refraction and soffer' is fused ta the Crawn Glass and forms the reading portion in bifocal lenses. The Crown! Glass of lower index of retrac- tion is used for the distance portion of the bifocal anid for!j ail other optical lenses. It isj harder and more brittie tiia:i the flint glass. Ail aptical lens- es besides having the ab,'we qualifications must be free from color and must Ue oft eýîîîai density, refractive Power and tran.sÂarency thraughout. on Mrs. White and Miss Nancy Ottawa collects abouj.t twelve HA D NJohns.1 million dollars a week through Mr. and Mrs. Shelton DeGeer. Judy, visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. ed in Canada. Bancroft, spent the weekend Dawson, Orono. -_________ Mrs.Ronldr.hm aahd ndralestaxonJoonesaufatur wloiith Mr.ars. . nea D- Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ashton,, Geans Miite s Harr n a y e-Marie, Ronald and Ras- attend- 1 &.1 Kt TO TRADE AT GeerandMissCor DeGer. ed the W'erry picnic at Hamnptonj Miss Helen Bertrim, Mr. Ron Park on Saturday.I Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. George Lnda Strawbridge spent the'UR King and Garry John, Mr. Tom fiUnayj King, Mr. and Mrs. George xveekend with Alice Chittic1k LI VE L Bertrim and son, Oshawa, at Mr Bowmanville. L V L " and Mrs. M. Bertrim's. Carol Blackburn and Mrs. T. 11ICAUSI DOFrTfs114 Mr. and Mrs. A. Perger, Junior Cowling spent Friday afternoon STANDARDS IN4 LVIRf and Brian, Waterdown, at Mr. with Mrs. J. Cowling, Salem. WAY. FOR INSTANCE - 1 and Mrs. Roy Graham's. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Graham en- KNOW 'Ui4t PRESCITiOXS Mr. Bruce Garrard and Patsy, ioyed a couple of days in the fi .I.E0 IMM ARE FILIIO Port~~~~~~~ Crdt1ee udy Peterborough district, fîshîng. ACRTL. itors at Mr. and Mrs. C. Gar- Mr. and Mrs. W. Blackburn ' rard's. Patsy remained for a and family and Mrs. T. Cawling AND TuNIy 01,1 holiday. motored ta Toronto and Malton ub t#$K Mr. and Mrs. David Jones and on SundaY. PItDYstîmvict! family, Stratford, are visiting Miss May Trewin is spendingj Mr. and Mrs. R. Rahm. a couple of weeks at Toronto. Miss Audrey Hay, Campbell- Mr. and Mrs. Ross Ashton ford, spent a week with Mir. and attended the McLaughlin picnic Mrs. A. Read and family. on Saturday and had supper at Mr. and Mrs. MacAlpine, Mr. the Werry farnily picic in . and Mrs. Walker and Barbara, Hampton Park.1 Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lea Ashton has returned from Walker and Kenny, Bowman- spending a wveek with Mr. and ville, at Mr. J. Walker's. Mrs. Jack Ross and family at Sorry ta hear Mr. Arthur Bell Lake Simcoe. is a patient in Memorial Hos- Miss Winnifred Trewin isi pital, Bowmanville. We wish holidaying at Quebec. him M speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. John Ross and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ashton and family and Miss Jean McLean, Bill, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Madore, j Toronto, at Mr. and Mrs. Bert Toronto, at their cottage over Ashton's. the weekend.1 W.A. meeting was held at Mrs. r Mr. Milton Slcmon, Mr. and W. Blackburn's on Thursdavý Mrs. Lloyd Siemon vîqited Mr iafternoon. Mrs. J. Potts opened and Mrs. Theron Mountioy.ithe meeting. Devotional wasi Hampton on Sunday, and called presentcd by Mrs. C. Garrard.j -Mrs. Lloyd Siemon had charge j of programme: reading, Mrs. Business ietr Jones; solo, Margot Rankine; reading, Mrs. Cowling, and ai ,,nt,,,,. after which lunch and a' A.ccounianicv special treat of ice ra ws S served by Mrs. Slemon's Group WM. J. il. COGGINS and hostess. August W.A. meet- Chartered Accountant ing will be held at Mrs. H-enry 64 King St. E. Bowmanville Ashton's. (Abave Garton's Bus Station) Sympathy is extended ta the Phone MA 3-3612 relatives of the late Mrs. J.L~ -Kennedy who passed away in W;^ J. HUNTER AND COMPANY Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville i Certified Public Accountants on Thursday evening. Funeral 64 King Street E. service w~as held on Saturday at'1 Oshawa 5-1621 Northcutt & Smith. Funeral! wertosfryu Successors taO0. S. Hobbs lHome. Interment was on Mon- er osfryu da'y morning at St. John's Cerne- time problems. And tery, Norway, Toronto. J. U.S. Editor's Impressions of Ontario [Jeport from £Par/wament J1I By John M. James, M.P. Prepare for New Days at the Hiarbour An nual Profits Are Not Guaranteed SUBSCRIPTION RATES $4.00 a Year, strictly i advance $5.00 a Year ini the United States GEO. W. JAMES, LaîTOI Bowmanvifle, Ontario Publisbed by THE JAMES PUBLISHING COMPANY Post Office Department. Ottaw«g Author.red as Second Caisa u 0 1 PAGE TWO NIA 3.5408 oq 1 Phone MA 3-3303