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PAGE EIGHT WW THE DAILY TIMES-GATRETTE ™ a A GNC ARR S58 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1§ Former City Dweller Describes His Happiness in the Simple Life "When your fortune has been made or lost, when you have achieved success or given up, when your mink coat or your pair of ov- eralls is worn out, 'you will dream back to some Eden of flowers and fields," claimed Mr. Kenneth Mc- Neill Wells, advocate of the sim- ple life, in an address to the mem- bers of the Lyceum Club and Women's Art Association yester- day afternoon. Mr. Wells, for many years on the staff of a metropolitan daily paper, felt the urge that he says lies with- in all men to return to Mother Earth, and he and 'his wife who fortunately was of the same mind, found an old house, built of pine logs which they bought for $15 and decided to call home. The snag was that it had to be moved from the site within six weeks. Discovering some waste land near Mcdonte, that "was full of stumps and bugs, starved the sheep and wouldn't grow a thing," the Wells recognized this as just the location they wanted, and here they would sit and "let the world go by." This was not, as Mr. Wells ex- plained an escape from reality, ra- ther was it the escape to reality. Because here they came up with first causes, essentials and the ele- ments of living. Ever since Adam and Eve were driven out of the Garden of Eden for their indiscretion, man has dreamed back to that garden, Mr. 'Wells said, yet he has striven to make the re-incarnation of that garden impossible, Man has been given everything to make that garden yet he he has turned his back on it and flocked into villag- es until they became towns, and turned towns into cities. Incongruously, he has chosen the most fertile places for his cities, Mr. Wells continued, covering the ver- dant grass with asphalt and con- crete, cutting down trees and dig- ging ito the earth for metals. "Men build cities," he said, "yet they hate cities." "Our relatives cautioned us and our friends sighed over us," the speaker related, "yet such is the fundamental interest in the simple life that three thousand visitors found their way to our Eden last summer." "It is interesting to us to see the types that sought us out," he con- tinued. "We had the president of the bank and the janitor, but few 2nd cashiers. We had the execu- tive who was satiated with what the city had to offer and the laborer who had given up hope of attaining it. The in-betweens have not yet grasped the theory of Tho- reau, that counts a man wealthy by the fewness of his wants," he said. "They are imbued with the importance of the clash of na- tions, whereas to- us the most im- portant and exciting thing is to see life growing and reaching its purpose." Mr. and Mrs. Wells have a whole- hearted respect for the farmer folk they have come to know. "We came from the city with fresh eyes," he said. "We have seen more than the farmers, because there'is no Eden for them on concession lines. They have to work too hard." "To us it is all an adventure, We have our goats for milk and amuse- ment. Qur ducks, Van Kleek and his son, Van Kluk, with their wives and families; our hens and roost- ers, and the bees. To us they are all personalities." Mr. Wells concluded his descrip- tion of life at The Owl Pen by re- lating the story of his dog "Thund- er" and the dramatic circumstances that led to his being sent away from the master and mistress who loved him. : One morning recently in a heavy fog a neighbor had approached, and appearing suddenly without warning, the dog had attacked her as an intruder. Rather than have "Thunder" suffer the mysterious fate of a "vicious" dog, the Wells sent him hundreds of miles away to a dog fancier where he will live comfortable and gradually forget them. Such is the difference in their set of values that to the Wells the loss of "Thunder" is an unhealed wound. No advocate of the simple life could have made his point more plain, and many eyes were brimming with tears as the story ended. Mrs. E. L. Chant presided and welcomed the new members to this, the opening meeting of the season. Mrs, Glen Henry read the minutes and Mrs. Lucas, Peacock gave the treasurer's report. Mrs, W. H. King read the roster of speakers tenta= tively arranged for the seasorm. An enjoyable part of the pro- gram was the contralto solo sung by Mrs. Jack Reid and accompani- ed by Mrs. J. R. Booth. Mrs. Reid sang Alone and Yet Alive, an aria, and two shorter extracts all from the Mikado and sung by Katisha, which part Mrs. Reid played suc- cessfully in the recent local pro- duction. Mrs. Chant announced that Mrs. O. G. Mills would convene the lit- erary group and Mrs. Ewart Mc- Laughlin the ceramic group this season. Both groups are open to members of the association. Flying Club Holds Pumpkin Party The first of a series of five dances took the form of a Pumpkin Party in the recreation hall of the Ont- ario County Flying Club on Friday night. The hall was decorated in orange and black, traditional Hal- lowe'en colors, and corn stalks and a witch complete with broomstick added to the spooky atmosphere. More than a hundred couples en- joyed dancing to Bernard Tierney's orchestra and lucky prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Broadbent and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark. Among the guests from out-of- town were Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Alder and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Clay- ton, all of Bowmanville. Resolutions Passed At CWL Convention Calgary -- (CP) -- The Catholic Women's League in Canada is on record in support of an education drive to eradicate the "ever-in- creasing menace of communism." National administrative and ex- ecutive meetings under the chair- manship of newly-elected League president, Mrs. T. E. Durocher of Windsor, Ont, wound up yester- day, the six-day convention that opened here last Wednesday. The resolution on communism recommended study, by students, of the principles of social economy as taught by the Catholic Church. This study, delegates said, would give students an "intelligent under- standing" so that they "may be- come apostles of Christian social Justice which is the greatest safe- guard against the evils of com- munism." Delegates also voted to ask the Federal Government to permit manufacture and sale of margarine in Canada. The government also will be asked to widen the scope of family allowance regulations to in- clude children in institutions who are not government wards, Other resolutions asked that all flags be flown at half mast in Can- ada on Good Friday; that parents be allowed to deduct their chil- dren's university fees for income tax purposes; that a radio commit- tee be formed in each C.W.L. sub- division to check programs; and that the League continue its cru- sade of prayer for the conversion of atheists, nations and world peace. Painting Is Fun Say. 3 B.C. Wives Vancouver--(CP)--Kitchen equip- ment includes some rather startling objects in at least three Vancouver homes. Ensconced among the cooking im- plements are easels, paint tubes, stained brushes and canvasses in various stags eof completion. Mrs. W. A. Chipping, Mrs. L. M. Reid and Mrs. D. M. McQueen ad- mit their kitchens are not as neat as they could be--but there are compensations. 'They find their hobby, to which they devote themselves in' time snatched from more mundane tasks, amply rewarding. "You don't require a lot of talent," says Mrs. McQueen. "Just an urge to work with colors." dy ide jistee that painting is e "most wonderful form of re- laxation." r Ruth Burgess Bride Of Charles Woodcock White chrysanthemums graced the candle lighted altar and white satin ribbons marked the pews for a wedding of interest in Holy Trinity Church, on Saturday afternoon, when Miss Ruth Alice Burgess, dau- ghter of Mrs. Herbert Burgess and the late Mr. Burgess was united in marriage with Mr. Charles Freder- ick Woodcock, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Woodcock of Trenton, On- tario. The Rev. E. H. McLellan per- formed the two o'clock ceremony and Mr. John R. Robertson played the wedding music. Given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. Charles Burgess of Bowman- ville, the bride wore a gown of powder blue faille crepe designed with moulded bodice and flared skirt. The bodice was fashioned with a square neckline, flanged with a bertha caught with rhinestones, and cap sleeves with which she wore long navy blue gloves. She wore a hat of navy blue felt having a tam crown and trimmed with powder blue feathers. Her jewellery was the bridegroom's gift, a necklace of blue moonstone beads with matching bracelet. Navy blue accessories and a corsage of pink roses and white Personals Accounts of social events and of visitors to and from the ci are appreciated by the Social Department, TELEPHONE 35 Mr. William Williamson of Indi- anapolis, Indiana, spent the week- end with his sister, Mrs. Percy Eve- leigh, and Mr. Eveleigh King Street East. oo ob » Toronto guests at the Woodcock- Burgess wedding on Saturday were Mrs. Daisy Pritchard, © r. William Lusby, Mr. John Taylor and Miss Mary Hurst. : * +b Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stonebridge, Alice Street, have returned from England after two months' vacation, having visited friends and relatives in Anglesea, Prestatyn, Manchester, Stockpert, Doncaster, Leicester, Bir- mingham, London, Sussex and Tor- quay. They also visited their daugh- ter for a week in Kingston, Ont. on their return. * +» Little Miss Eleanor Westcott, tiny daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Westcott made a charming picture as she presented Mrs. R. 8. Mc- Laughlin with a corsage at the op- ening of the bazaar arranged by the Jessie Panton Auxiliary in St. Andrew's recreation hall last Tues- day. It is regretted that the pre- sentation was unintentionally omit- ted from the account of the bazaar. * bb The members of Centre Street United Church choir were enter- tained after evening service on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Frost, Celina Street. Mrs. 'Donald McCann, the former Miss Betty Frost, whose marriage took place recently and who is a member of the choir helped her mother to receive the guests and to serve refreshments. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Byard King, Ritson Road South, entertained on Satur- day evening at Adelaide House on the occasion of the 18th birthday of their daughter, Betty. There were about 26 present and dancing, games and contests were enjoyed. The prize winners were: Women's door prize, Miss Audrey Lambert; men's door prize, Mr. Harry Hill, of Greenbank; balloon contest, Mr. Robert Gow and Miss Lorraine Lamb; spot dance, Miss Shirley Chute and Mr. Elwood King, of Moscow, Ontario. The tea table was centred with a three-tier birth- day cake, flanked with pink candles. Miss King received numerous gifts, among which were a handsome wrist watch, with an expanding bracelet, a string of pearls, perfume and a unique glamor pin. Leaside Girls' Choir Always in Demand The Leaside Girls' Choir which is presenting a program at North- minster Church on Friday evening is now in its eighth year and grew from a nucleus of six girls. At that time the teaching of singing in the Leaside schools was inadequate and Mrs. Ray Jackson, a former teacher and cpoir leader in Toronto undertook to help the girls learn some trios. So many other girls re- quested admittance to the group that it was decided to make it a choral group and it was later spon- sored by the Leaside United Church. It now numbers 36. 'The present ages group is from 14 to 21 years. 'The choir sings each Sunday in Leaside United church and has had many awards from Festivals at Peel, Davenport and the Kiwani- ans. Af two of 'the festivals it ob- tained the highest marks fn the whole festival. It has given recitals in many churches in Toronto and points outside and for Eaton's fash- ion show and' with Paul Scherman's orchestra, at Massey Hall. Recitals have been given at Sunnybrook and Christie. Street Hospitals. The choir has raised well over $1,000 for Leaside activities, Red Cross and Overseas Service Clubs. Arrives from Toronto by Plane MISS MARY BOURNE GREETING MISS VALERIE DAY * * --Photo (by Courtesy T.C.A. * Trans-Atlantic Air Stewardess Addresses Reg. Nurses' Association With a stewardess rating of one million miles flown in 5,000 hours, Miss Valerie Day, one of the Trans- Canada Air Lines traffic represent- atives, flew down to Oshawa yes- terday to give a talk to the meet- ing of the Registered Nurses' Asso- ciation of Ontario, held at Mec- Laughlin Hall last evening. Miss Day, who took as her subject, "This Shrinking World" stated that air travel had so linked up the differ- ent countries and made distances so short that it could be said that the world had "begun to shrink." She traced the growth and early pioneering days of the Trans-Can- ada Air Lines and the enormous growth since its first passenger service was inaugurated in 1937 until now it has become the largest air travel service in the world. She went on to tell of the life and duties of an Air Line steward- ess. "We have to be prepared for many eventualities," she said. "On one occasion I had as passengers seven Russians and one Mexican, not one of whom could speak a word of English. We carry the very old and the very young and those who are well and those who are sick. An Air Line stewardess must be a registered nurse and on one occasion I had as a passenger an invalid lady who was practically bed-ridden and quite unable to do anything for herself. She was travelling from Victoria, B.C, to Prestwick in Scotland. It 'was necessary for me to give her nurs- ing care during the trip and to make all the arrangements for her stop-over at hotels en route but she arrived in Scotland quite safely." Turning to the lighter side, Miss Day told of one passenger who con- tinually bombarded her with ques- tions on everything to do with the trip and even to the aircraft parts. She answered all she could and en- listed the help of the captain for those she was unable to. She was very curious about him, wondering why he was interested in so many technical questions and asked him, and he replied, "Madam, when I arrive home at the end of this trip I have a young son of nine years old waiting for me." Speaking of the future of avi- ation Miss Day said that the Air Line service is going to be greater than ever, and that the installation of radar at all airports and on all finally. pom poms completed her er bl Miss Hazel Fishley of Oshawa, was the maid of honor, and chose a gown of coral crepe styled with a fitted bodice with high round neckline and cap sleeves. Buttoned trimmed folds of crepe were inset at the hipline of the full skirt giving a pannier effect. She wore a small black felt hat trimmed with veiling, elbow length black gloves, black ac- cessoires and a corsage of Johanna Hill roses and yellow chrysanthe- mums, and the bride's gift, a pearl necklace and matching bracelet. Mr. Lawrence Burgess, brother of the bride, perforined the duties of best man. The ushers were Mr. Jack Cook and Mr. Charles (Chic) Han- nah of Oshawa. The reception was held at the home of the bride, Albert Street. To receive the guests, Mrs. Burgess, the bride's mother, wore a two piece street length dress of petal pink crepe with white accents, a feather trimmed black felt hat, black ac- cessories and a corsage of pink, white and mauve chrysanthemums. The three tier wedding cake in a setting of pink tulle, pink and white chrysanthemums and pink ta- pers decorated the bride's table. Pink and white streamers and white wed- ding bells decorated the rooms Those serving were Mrs. Herbert Starr, Mrs. Morris Yourkevich, Mrs. Peter Schmyr, Miss Margaret Dart, Mrs. J, P. Horton, Mrs. Constance Wright and Mrs. Fred P. Guscott of Oshawa and Miss Mary Hurst of Toronto. The toast to the bride and groom was proposed by Mr. Charles Burgess of Bowmanville, uncle of the bride, which was responded to by the bridegroom. Mr. Lawrence Burgess, the bride's brother, also voiced his good wishes to the newly married couple. > Later Mr. and Mrs. Woodcock left by motor for Eastern points. For the honeymoon" trip the bride chosé a tailored suit of autumn brown ga- bardine with which she wore a yel- low crepe blouse, brown felt hat misted in veiling, matching acces- sories and & contrasting corsage of chrysanthemums and roses. On their return the couple will reside in Oshawa. foumel pgpeercntilic, Miss CHELSEA FELLOWS An appointment with Elizabeth Arden's representative is really an appointment with loveliness. King E. -- Phone 28 's For she knows that beauty means everything ...care of ' skin; hands, hair, correct make-up. She knows, too, that Elizabeth Arden preparations mean everything for beauty, and she will give you personal suggestions on the proper use of those preparations . : . Essentials for daily skin care, perfumes, powders -- an entire sequence of celebrated products! Visit our Cosmetic Department now .x: for your.appointment with loveliness! pA pAva Fellows is in attendance Today and Tomorrow JURY & LOVELL COSMETIC DEPARTMENT / Simcoe 8. -- Phone 68 | | aircrafts is now being considered. She said that in her opinion best air travellers were the very old and the very young. Miss Day was born in Toronto and was educated in Kitchener and Windsor, subsequently training as a nurse In the Toronto General Hospital. She joined the Trans- Canada Air Lines in 1941 as a stew- ardess, and, based in Toronto on domestic lines, was attached to flights serving Moncton, Halifax, Windsor, Montreal, New York, Chi- cago and Winnipeg. In January, 1946, Miss Day moved to Montreal, working on special and Trans-Con- tinental flights, later training for Trans-Atlantic: service on the new "North Star" skyliners. She was the stewardess on the inaugural flight of this service on. the Prest- wick-London leg of the route. La- ter she transferred to Trans-At- lantic flights and subsequently re- turned to Domestic service as Sta- tion Stewardess, Eastern Region, with. headquarters in Montreal where she served in that capacity until September, 1947, when she re- turned to Toronto as a traffic rep- resentative. She arrived in Oshawa yesterday aboard the small Trans-Canada Aisiners Flying Club's Fleet Can- uck. At the conclusion of Miss Day's speech two films were shown, one of the different flights and air- ports of the T.C.A. and the other showing a travelogue through Ber- muda. Mrs. O. D. Friend was chairman for the meeting and a vote of thanks to Miss Day was proposed by Miss Alice Ross. HOUSEHOLD HINTS If you keep plastic wood for em- ergency repair work, store it in an air tight container. This will keep it from drying out too quickly, and also from shrinking. Groups , Clubs tuciliani ST. GEORGE'S AY.PA. Last Tuesday evening St. George's AYPA. held their first meeting in the Parish. Hall. Their election of officers brought the following re- sults: ; Laurie French, president; Eva Wotten, vice-president; Mary Mc- Gregor, treasurer June Fowler sec- retary. Meetings will be held on Tuesday evenings at 8 pm. in the Parish Hall. At this week's meeting there will 'be a scavenger hunt and re- freshments served. Young working people are cordially invited to be- come members. * +b SUNBEAM CHAPTER OES. * Mrs. May Long, Worthy Matron of Sunbeam Chapter, O.ES. pre- sided at the regular meeting held on Thursday in the Masonic Tem- ple. She was assisted by Mr. Alex Creighton, worthy patron. The members approved the fi- nancial report given by the treasur- er, Mrs. Marion Grigg, PWM. Mrs. Laura Stewart, PWM, gave the sec- retary's report. Mrs. Mina Baxter, associate' matron gave the repert on the sick members. The audit- or's report for the year 1947-48 was read by Mrs. Meta Moore, PWM. Plans were made for the fheeting on November 18. The meeting closed in the usual manner with Mrs. Lang W.M. giv- ing the farewell. * +b QUEEN MARY L.O.BA. The regular meeting of Queen Mary LOB.A. No. 97 was heid in the Orange Temple with the Worthy Mistress Sister Violet Bennett and Deputy Mistress Sister Mary Hayes, presiding. Visitors were welcomed from Vimy Ridge and Oakleigh lodges. The Scarlet degree was conferred on tw6é members in a very pro- ficient manner by the degree staff. Members are all requested to be present at the next meeting when election of officers will take place. " At the close of the meeting, re. freshments were served by the Committee. * ¥ P.MA. CLUB Mrs. Charles Langfield presided at this week's meeting of the Plea- sant Monday Afternoon Club which opened with a hymn, followed by the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. William Collins read Psalm Number 102. Birthday greetings were sung for Mrs. John' Callison and Mrs. E. Ellegett. The election of foficers will be held on December 6 and the Christ- mas party on December 13. Readings were giverd by Mrs. W. H. Gamble, Mrs. Jospeh Rampling and Mrs. Sidney Snelgrove. Refreshments were served by Mrs. James Henderson, Mrs. Harry Skirrow, Mrs. John Rushford and Mrs. Ellegett. PARCELS FOR BRITAIN In an. article appearing in The Times-Gazette on Friday evening it was statéd that parcels for Bri- tain may weigh 22 pounds gross. We understand from the Post Mas- ter that this is inaccurate and such parcels may not weigh more than 20 pounds. Many foreign countries use the metric system and 22 pounds is the nearest to 10 kilo- grams but actually the Post Office cannot accept parcels that weigh more than 20 pounds. Superintendent of Children's Aid ( Illustrates Love of Foster Paren| The invaluable part. played by its many foster mothers in the child care work of the Children's Aid Society, was stressed 'by Miss Mar- garet Hancock, the local superin- tendent, at the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors on Thurs- day evening, when she told the story of a little girl whom we will call Mary. Mary is only three and she had to be cared for by the Children's Ald Society when her mother died some two years ago. Mary was placed in a boarding foster home and soon won her way into the hearts of her new Mummy and Daddy. A few months ago Mary had to be admitted to the Sick Children's Hospital and she has been a patient there or at the Thistletown Hospital ever since, but each week-end since, at a great deal of inconvenience to themselves, Mary has received a visit from her foster mother or some member of the family, This is something which is not paid for and which never could be paid for, It is an illustration of the love which foster parents give so freely and which means so much in the growth and development of the children. Another gratifying fact this same little girl is that the Cripple Children's Committee of the Rotary Club have promised to about help with Mary's hospital care, helping hand for which the Soci: is deeply grateful. ! Miss Hancock also reported ti the Society had been able to : | range for Miss R. A. Yonge, sup: intendent of the Peterborou Children's Aid Society, to addr the present session of the Onta County Council on the Juvenile a Family Court. The Society's : presentatives had also held a furt er meeting with the Committee the Council appointed to consic this subject and it was felt ti very definite progress had be made, The Superintendent's Statisti Report for the month of Octol showed : : 249 Visits made; 116 Children seen; 216 Office Interviews; 4 Clinics attended; 11 Court Hearings attended. The report of the House Co mittee showed that during t month there had been 25 childr in the Residence. The House Committee has n purchased chests of' drawers" the children's bed-rooms. felt that these will enable the dren to have a place to keep th own personal possessions and wv give a friendlier atmosphere to t home. Mr. A. W. Armstrong, preside of the Society was in the chair, Pre-Nuptial Parties For Recent Bride Mrs. Charles Frederick Woodcock, the former Miss Ruth Alice Burgess, was entertained by a number of her friends prior to her marriage on Saturday afternoon in Holy Trinity Church, Oshawa. Mrs. Herbert Starr and Mrs. Morris Yourkevich were hostesses at a linen shower. The party was held at the home of Mrs. Starr, Lloyd Street. The future bride was presented with a decorated hamper containing a number of at- tractive gifts. The hostesses served lunch assisted by Mrs. Peter Schmyr. Miss Mary Hurst of Toronto, en- tertained at a personal shower at the home of her mother, Mrs. H. S. Hurst, Agnes Street. Mrs. Allan Ber- trand, Mrs. I. E. Clark and Mrs. George White assisted their sister in serving lunch. Mrs. Leslie Thompson gave a mis- cellaneous shower at her hothe on John Street. When all the gaily packaged gifts had been unwrapped, the hostess served refreshments as- sisted by some of the guests and a social time was enjoyed. V.O.N. Presents Monthly Report The 'regular meeting of the Vie- torian Order of Nurses was held yesterday in the Oshawa Public Utilities Commission board room. Miss Elizabeth Hicks, supervising nurse, reported that during Sep- tember and October 580 visits had been made; of this number 139 were to chronically ill patients and 109 to medical and surgical cases, an increase. of 35 over the previous year. During the period there were 128 pld and 84 new cases. Fees collected amounted to $405.70. She also stated that pre-natal classes were under organization and it is hoped to have them started by the beginning of the year. A copy of the pattern by-law has been received from head office in Ottawa. This will be taken up again at the next meeting. Nova Scotia' Singer Finds Fame Abroa By ROD CURRIE Canadian Press Staff Writer Halifax -- (CP) -- Portia Wh of Halifax, internationally kno ly encouraged with the inter Canadians are taking in the art Miss White returned recen from Europe after a combined stu and concert tour which took her Paris and London. She said that during the pi seven years "Canada has taken new interest in the arts." § credited this to the "hundreds musical and dramatic groups ti have been formed throughout ft Dominion." a She believes "that-glee clu music festivals make children cc scious of good music at an ea age." 1 We should not have to imp performers from Europe, said M White, as there is #&n abundar of "natural talent" here in Ca ada. "However," she added, "I thi it would be beneficial to impe¢ teachers to accelerate interest." Commenting on her tour she st "If I did not love Canada a Canadians as I do, I should li to make my home in Paris." In Paris, despite strikes and have not suffered as greatly as o would expect, she said. One of the things which ii pressed her most was the fact tr the class of people who looked i fed and poorly-clothed were t ones who patronized the opera. She pointed out that the Pa opera houses are supported by t government and that the fees a S0 reasonable everyone can enj the fine music, Miss White, member of a lar Halifax family, received the gres er part of her musical educati] here. 7 A pleasant, graceful perform| she is rated as one of Halifa; greatest ambassadors of good w! She will be invited to take part the city's Bicentenary celebratio| next year. i PLAYER'S ARE FRESH BECAUSE they are made to stay fresh by rigid moisture and temperature controls in Canada's most modern cigarette factory. 2 PLAYER'S ARE DOUBLE-FRESH BECAUSE they are Canada's fastesi-selling cigarette. Say "Playei's Please". Mild or Medium. Smoke the cigareite that's fresh from the factory. .: fresh at the store. : . double-fresh for you. negro contralto, says she is "gre: lowered standard of living, the a: . |