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Page 8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, April 29, 1998 Section Two z X WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 BYE BYE BIRDIE -- Bowmanville High School presents a musical comedy on April 29, 30 and May 1 and 2 at 8:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Adults $8.00. Seniors and students $6.00. THURSDAY, APRIL 30 BIG BROTHERS OF CLARINGTON -- The Board of Directors and Staff of Big Brothers of Clarington invite you to attend our Recognition Dinner and Annual Meeting to be held at Baseline Community Centre (Baseline and Marlin Rd). It will take place on Thursday, April 30, 1998 with social time at 6:15 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. and entertainment, awards and business meeting at 7:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. no later than April 16 by telephone telephone to 623-6646. SATURDAY, MAY 2 MAPLE FESTIVAL AND ANTIQUE SHOW -- A great day-trip the whole family can enjoy is to Downtown Bowmanville on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is FREE. There arc demonstrations of maple syrup making, hot made-on-the-spot flap-jacks and sausage, funnel cakes and maple syrup. Antique dealers will be displaying a variety of collectibles. There will be live entertainment of Dixieland Jazz and ragtime piano; home-made baked goods and a display by the Bowmanville Museum and much more. 7TH ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AWARENESS DAY -- Hosted by Cope Mental Health Program, on Saturday, May 2nd, 1998, 9:30 - 6:00 p.m. It takes place at The Oshawa Centre (corner of Stevenson Rd. and King St. Oshawa). Information, Education Displays on Mental Health Programs, Services for support, crisis, counselling, local clubhouses, hospital programs, addictions and many other related community agencies. For more information call (905) 686- 3248. Conference U.C.W. She has just returned from a cross-cultural experience with Theological students students and professors from Queen's University to Nicaragua. Barbara is a graduate of Queen's University and a member of Port Hope United Church. She is an interesting and energetic speaker speaker and we invite you to join us to hear of her experiences experiences in Nicaragua. FOREST MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION DAY -- You arc invited to Forest Membership Appreciation Day, Sunday, May 3rd, 1 - 4 p.m. at the Ganaraska Forest Centre. There will be food and fun for members of all ages. Free hot dog lunch, games, a clown, face-painting and more! The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority thanks every member, for your support helps to maintain the Ganaraska Forest and the work of the GRCA. So come out rain or shine and have a fun day on us! Please re-register by calling (905) 885-8173 or email at grca@cagle.ca TUESDAY, MAY 5 ONTARIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY -- The Whitby-Oshawa Branch (Region of Durham) of the Ontario Genealogical Society meets on Tuesday, May 5th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Arts Resources Centre, 45 Queen St. (back of City Hall) Oshawa. Guest speaker is Trish Hopkins of Parr Publishing "Publishing Family Histories". All meetings are free and open to everyone. Phone Marion 683-2476 or Bessie 723-7460 for further information. Special showing by Ron Bouckley of Local Post Cards of Yore. DURHAM TRILLIUM QUILTER'S GUILD -- Durham Trillium Quilter's Guild will meet on Tuesday, May 5 at Rundle Park Community Centre, 41 Park Rd. S„ Oshawa at 7:30 p.m. Marion Spanjerdt will be wowing us with her exquisite wall hangings and wearable art. For further further information, please contact Joan Seaton at 623-7892 or Karen Menzies at 728-3340. 10:30- 11:00 a.m. CHILDREN'S HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS DAY -- Will be held on Saturday, May 9 from 12 noon till 3:00 p.m. at 234 King Street E. Bowmanville. Featuring free child ID cards and fingerprinting. This is sponsored by Dr. Simina Velji and Dr. Kathlynn Hoch, Bowmanville Family Chiropractic Centre. All proceeds go to benefit Big Brothers of Clarington. For information please call 623-8388. BENEFIT YARD SALE -- The staff of Courtice Secondary School are hosting a Benefit Yard Sale on May 9th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The sale will be held at Courtice Secondary School. In case of rain the sale will be inside, All proceeds will go to a Courtice Secondary School teacher whose son is recovering from Ewings Sarcoma, a particularly aggressive form of cancer. cancer. Please join us on May 9 at what promises to be a gargantuan yard sale with an abundance of bargains. Help us show our support. A SPRING CONCERT -- by Youth Orchestra of Durham will be held on Saturday, May 9th, 7:30 p.m. at The Salvation Army Temple, 570 Thornton Rd. N. Oshawa. This concert will feature feature Brian Finley and will include works from Piano Concerto in D major by F. J. Haydn, Symphony No. 5 by F. Schubert, Intermezzo Sinfonico by P, Mascagni, To A Wild Rose by E. MacDowell. Tickets available from Orchestra members, at the door or from: Wilson and Lee Ltd. Music Store, 87 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, Walters Music Centres, 349 King Street W., Oshawa, The Thomas House of Music, 1001 Burns Street E„ Whitby, Whitby School of Music, 103 Dundas St. W„ Whitby. For more information call 436-0741. LADIES FITNESS CLASS -- Three convenient convenient times, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9:15 a.m. at Crossroads Christian Assembly, 978 North Street, Newcastle. Childcare provided, mornings only. To register or for information, call 987-9955. CLARKE MUSEUM NEEDS BOOKS -- Donations of books can be dropped off at the Clarke Museum and Archives every day except Monday (please call ahead). They will be used in the spring Book Sale Saturday, May 16. The museum is in particular need of cook books and .children's books of all kinds. Please note: they do not accept encyclopedias, text books or magazines. magazines. The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum in Kirby. Need more information, information, call (905) 983-9243 or e-mail to cma- chin@durham.net "SPRING-TIME IN PARIS TEA" -- Will be held on Saturday, May 16th at 2:00 p.m. in the Village of Newcastle. Enjoy the atmosphere of a Parisienne Cafe in spring. Hosted by the Crossroads Christian Assembly, 978 North Street, Newcastle. Guest speaker is Joanne Goodwin with music by the DeVries Family Singers, Tickets are available at Flowers Plus, Newcastle, The Apple Blossom Shoppe, Orono or by calling the church office. For information please call 987-9955. Advance tickets arc recommended. A look at some of the trends and events that shaped this century as seen SUNDAY, MAY 3 KENDAL CHURCH WELCOMES VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER FROM NICARAGUA -- The Women's Anniversary of Kendal United Church will be held on Sunday, May 3rd at 7 p.m. The guest speaker, Barbara Louchs is Leadership and Development Convenor for Bay Of Quinte JAMES R. YANCH ©j.p. Trustee in Bankruptcy Offering all insolvency services including personal and corporate bankruptcies OSHAWA 122 Albert St.-721-7506 Ajax: 50 Commercial Ave. - 619-1473 Cobourg: 72 King St. W. - 372-4744 Saturday and evening appointments available. FREE initial consultation. LECTURE ON BÀRNARDO CHILDREN -- A Historic Lecture entitled Nobody's Child. Dr. Thomas Barnardo and the Home Children by Gail H. Corbett, author of the book "Barnardo Children in Canada" will take place Tuesday, May 5, at 8 p.m. The program is at Memorial Park Club House. A light lunch will be served. There's Free Admission. This presentation presentation is sponsored by L.O.L. 2384. For information information call 623-2405 after 5 p.m. All Welcome. If the descendants of the Barnardo Children in Clarington were to hold a reunion it would have to be held outside as no building would hold them. through the pages of The Canadian Statesman. Canguard Tax Services 15 Fourth Street - Bowmanville ...continuing to provide you with the same excellent service. Personal Tax Preparation Marg Lingard Marg Conway (905) 623-4217 Bowmanville (905) 623-1656 Bowmanville Quality Body Woik FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday < >< . g 166 King St. East Telephone 623-3396 ©J.P. TABLES, TABLES, TABLES excellent stock ruby for osumi E M Table & Chair Sets starting at *1399 5 V Buffets & Hutches starting at '1295 ' • Taxes Included • Delivery Included • Only at the originals "Mir build furniture to lust u lifetime" THE OLD OAK TREE Solid Oak Furniture Factory Outlet 4041 Hwy. 28, Pori Hopo. |ust 4 km. north ol the 401 M (905) 885-7792 g El OPEN 10 THE PUBLIC? DAIS A WEEK Mon. -Sal. 9-5. Sun. 10-5 WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 SENIORS' ACTIVE LIVING LIVING SEMINAR - presented by 50+ Movin' & Groovin' Club will be held Wednesday, May 6, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Doors open at 10:30 a.m.). It will be at Trinity United Church, 116 Church St. Bowmanville. Seminar includes: Demonstrations of Seniors' Exercise Program, Yoga, Tai Chi, and Line Dancing and Square Dancing; lunch; fashion show and door prizes. For further information phone Jean Pattrick . 623-4681, Mary Lane 623-9732 or Community Care 623-2261. PHOTO EXHIBIT -- The Oshawa Camera Club presents presents its annual Spring Salon of award winning slides as well as some of the best work submitted by club members during the year on Wednesday, May 6th. Doors open at 7 p.m. at the McLaughlin Library auditorium, auditorium, Bagot Street, with the show starting at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are available from club members or call 666- 1757. (A limited number of tickets will be available at the door). FOR YOUR INFO HOSPITAL TAG DAY -- The Association of Hospital Volunteers - Bowmanville (Hospital Auxiliary) will hold its Annual Tag Day on May 8th. All proceeds from this Fundraising event will go towards the purchase of Hospital equipment, LIBRARY EVENTS - The lively program of songs, bouncing rhymes and stories will introduce babies and their big people to the services services of the library. For children children up to 23 months accompanied accompanied by an adult. This program program is free but registration is required. Register in person person or by phone, Bowmanville Branch Fridays, April 17 - May 8, Probation Forces Win Decisive Victory "Devote Dec. 4th to abolishing the bar room," advised The Statesman in the Wednesday issue the day before a vote on prohibition. The sentiments of the era were summed up in this verse which also appeared in The Statesman to rally the troops against the evils of alcohol. " Three cheers for prohibition, then Reform has come to stay. We'll never drop our banner Till Rum's corpse is laid away We 'll slay him with the ballot-box On Referendum Day. While we're voting for Temperance." The December 4th referendum was aimed at abolishing bar rooms. A Nova Scotia paper observed that merchants reported bills paid much more rapidly when the saloons were closed. "The same results will follow in Ontario," The Statesman declared. "The licenced bar is condemned by men who ruin themselves by frequenting the bar, by business men who know the value of a sober workman, by moralists who know the soul- destroying effects of drink, by economists who have visited the wrecked homes of many victims -- even by many whose love of money has tempted them to engage in the traffic," The Statesman pronounced in its pre-referendum issue. West Durham did not disappoint temperance advocates, turning in one of the strongest endorsements for the 1902 Liquor Act. For example, Bowmanville voted 373 to 82 in favor of the Act. Darlington Township voted 660 to 38 in favor and Clarke supported the Act with a vote of 615-56. Tyrone proved to be one of the staunchest temperance communities of all, voting 117-2 against booze in the bar rooms. Those Were The Days APPLE EXPORTS - Mr. Luther T. Courtice, formerly of this town who was in England over a year ago with the Anglo-Canadian Produce Co., Liverpool, has shipped to that company, 225 boxes of choice Canadian apples, 40 pounds to a box. The apples were laid in layers with the stems down, each one separately wrapped in tissue paper. SCHOOL REPORT - In 1902, there was a total of 105 schoolhouses and 117 teachers in Durham public school inspectorate. The average salary for male teachers was $360 and for females $267. PRICE CHECK -- A good second-hand typewriter cost $25 to $50 in 1902. LEAVING THE FARM - Is the introduction of machinery on the farm a loss or gain to West Durham farmers? It means a great reduction in population in country districts and in the time necessary to cultivate, harvest and get ready for the crops. It is estimated that by means of machinery the time required to plant a bushel of grain has been reduced from four hours and a half to 41 minutes. In sixty years the duration of human labor called for in production of a bushel of wheat has been reduced from three hours to ten minutes and in thirty years the labor needed in making a ton of hay reduced from 35 to eleven hours and a half." -- Canadian Statesman Editorial, 1902 HORSE THIEF NABBED -- "A man giving his name as Albert Denton, from Dunstable, England, was apprehended here Wednesday night while driving through town with a stolen horse belonging to Henry Marks, Dunbarton. The arrest was made by W.S. Climic, assisted by John Marks, who identified the horse and the the prisoner was handed over to Constable Metcalf. Denton is about 60 years of age." DISAPPEARING KITCHEN - A Notes and Comments Column in the Dec. 3rd 1902 Statesman suggested that the kitchen was about to disappear, in view of modern convenience foods. The article reported that cereal foods arc prepared in factories under expert supervision better than in any kitchen. Cereal, nut, food and soup stocks can be mixed with hot water. Fruits and vegetables can be canned in a factory more efficiently than at home. "The disappearance of the kitchen may largely help to solve the servant girl problem. It will also end the exasperating references by husbands to the things mother made," the article added. The Canadian Statesman Your Community Newspaper Since 1854 62 King St. West (905) 623-3303 Bowmanville