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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 1940 Bethesda j~Bethesda Home and School Club met on February 9th, with Vice President Mrs. D. Cole conduct- ing the business. It was decided to donate $5.00 to the Red Cross. The devotional period was well taken by Mrs. C. Bigelow. The meeting was then given over to Mr. Stainton and the following program was presented. Com- munity singing was led by Aima Rundie. A saxophone solo was given by Cranston Scott, accom- Panied by Agnes Scott at the Piano. Guest speaker was Rev. A. W. March who gave an interesting talk on the current topic "A Fed- erated Europe." A solo by Mrs. 'rT. Down was much enjoyed, after ýwhich Cranston Scott favored with another saxophone solo. Lunch was served and a social tinie enjoyed. Nestieton Nestieton W. I. met at the home of MIrs. J. Forder, February 7th, with meeting in charge of Mrs. H. Philp on Education. Reading by Mrs. M. Emerson, "The Game"; reading, Mrs. J. Forder, "Grow- mg" ; instrumental by Mrs. S. Malolm, "Garden of Dreams"; paper by Mrs. H. Philp on British Democracy. Contest was won by Mrs. R. McColl. Current Events Auctioneer ELMER WILBUR Llcensed Auctioneer Hampton, Ont. Specializmng in Farm, Livestock, Implements and Furniture Sales4 TERMS MODERATE Phone for Terms and Date to: Bowmanville 2428. ý THE CNADIN STTESMN. BOMANVLPAGET'JA PT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - weme given by Mrs. G. Tbompson. Roll cail was answemed by A Dur- bain County Industry. Yarn and sewing for the Red Cross were given out. Hearty vote of thanks was given Mrs. Farder and goup in charge. Nestleton W. A. had a success- ful meeting Februamy 9th. Off i- cers are: President - Mrs. R. W. Mariow; Ist Vice - Mms. W. Camp- bell; 2nd Vice - Mms. S. Malcolmn; Secretary - Mms. W. Bowles; Asst. Sec. - Mrs. K. Samelis; Treasurer - Mms. W. Williams; Group Lead- ers - Mrs. S. Malcolm, Mrs. G. Marlow, Mrs. A. Suggitt, Mrs. M. Emerson, Mrs. L. Joblin. Visitors: Mr. Harold H ol1tb y and Miss Margaret Bailey from Manchester at Mm. S. Malcolmn's. .Mr. and Mms. R. W. Marlow at Mr. and Mms. L. Joblin's. .. Mrs. S. Malcolmn with Mrs. Herb. Tay- lor. .. Miss Snowy Marlow and Mr. and Mms. W. McKinstry, Osh- awa, at Mr. R. W. Marlow's... Miss Lida Ginn, Cadmus, with hem .aunt, Mms. D. Black. .. Mr. A. H. Veale *ith friends at Janetvilie. Mmsr.wM. Emerson witb Miss M. MalCOLm...Mm. Rae Tiffany, Milliken, with Mr. W. Campbell.f ..Mr. and Mrs. G. Johns and1 Billy witb Mr. and Mrs. L. Joblin.I Mm. and Mrs. Dan Black and farnily have moved to Mrs. Geo. Nesbitt's f arm. We wish thein iuck. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs.t Keith Wilson (nee Norma Arm-d strong), Singbamptori, on the ar- rival of a young daugbter. Sorry to report Mms. K. Burton is confined ta ber bcd. Mother: Marilyn, weme yoi good little girl at churcn to-da: Marilyn: Yes, mother. A n offered me a big plate of moi and I said "Nýo, thank you." Dignity is one thing that c. be peserved in alcobol. MARCH is a Good Month te Start Chicks When You Start the Right Kind Experience tells us that the highest egg prices of 1940 will be realized in September, October, November and Decem- ber. Year after year, these are the months you make your highest profits from your layers - provlded you bave them Iaylnt. If you have them laying big eggs, you make that much more profit - for these are the months when the spread in favor of big eggs is widest (up te 10 cents a dozen between A-Large and A-Puilets, last Fall). S0, to make thc most from your pullets, you need ta start your chicks early enougb te bave them laying by September. And if you start the rigbt kind of chicks in March - chicks that grow fast and la y early - and aise thein ight, you can bave them in nice pro- duction by Labor Day. Many Bray custamers re- port their pullets laying at 41 ta 5 montbs - saine even less. And they say there is na doubt about Bray cbicks being the rlght kind - the kind that live well, and grow fast, and develop inta steady as well as ealy layers EER TASTED CAPON? People who have trled theas lke Bray capons. Delivered already cap- lred and Weil started ... 3 weeks oId. Please order weil inladvance. if they are puilets, or gaod, plump meaty market birds if they are cockerels. Isn't that the kind you want in Your brooder bouse, this year? The kind that have consistent breeding, selec- tion. blood-testmng and gen- eral good management be- bind thein - the kind that bave proved their real value on hundreds of f arins, under ail sorts of conditions? Take the first step now along the right track te poultry pro- fits in 1940 - see,_Vhone, o'r write me right away to reserve you saine of these good Bray chicks for March delivery. F. C. VANSTONE, Bowmanville F. L. BYAM9, Tyrone J. E. NICHOLSON, Pontylpool R. LLOYD STEPHENSON, Newcastle NGW 15 THE TIME Tpu REGI STER E O 0<FARMDH ff PAGRICULTURE PUOOUCTION SERVICE PLANT PRODUCTS m e MnCT . Ct-"Cn . u~.e,,. . u,. , T H15COMMEIS th.%t il. ..d d..i,..t.d i. d h« . d b.. 197,- C m G.. . . 5 0 A C T SUPPLIES of Registered Seed are rapidly grawing Iess tbrough Jfeeding and sale through the grain trade, particularly rust- resistant varieties of wheat and aats. Ordcr supplies aow for spring plaating. Registered Seed is pure asi ta variety. It tberefore qives better mreu aayaield, quarhty and grade. It requires no cleansng. Regis. teredSe=dis sold only in sealed containers, government.tagged and gevernment.rnspec:ed. Buy Registered Seedl For information regarding sources of supply of approved varieties write to:-the District Supervsor, Plant Prod ucts Division of the Dominion Department of-Agriculture for your district, the nearest Dominion Experimental Farm, the Provincial Department of Agriculture, or the nearesi Agricultural College. Food supplies are important in Jarine- This year, plant and raise only t/he besti Agr<ut uval SuppisaBoard DOMINION DEPARTMENT 0F AGRICULTURE, OTTAWA Hoaurable James G. Gardiner, Minister l Oi u a mnan ney 'an't i r r 9 Iassumed narne of "Madam Olga DAdrht nln IPetravenich," entertained wi~t h ear Folks,- Ivocal numbers which provoked I have just got back from leave. Imany a smiie, his femunine dress M nl went as far as Workington, Jand manner captivating bis hear- Maryport and Carlisle. I didn't ers. Special mention might be get to Edinburgh as I didn't have made of his latter number "Asleep the price. It costs over £3. When in the Deep," when with apparentI got on the train there was only ease he changed from soprana to sanding room but a man cailed bass tones. Miss Bernice Arnott me te an empty seat. He asked gave a reading, "The Newlyweds me if I was from Canada. I said First Visit to the Butcher Shop," Yes. I told him I was going to which called for an en c o r e aryport. He said, "I know you, "0'Grady's Goat." A "Treasure you're Annie Humphrey's boy Trail" was conducted by Misses aren't you?" His naine is Ted F. Burns and D. Cryderman. A Brown and he and Uncle John lucky chair was occupied by C. A. joined Up together. He took me Johns who received a prize of a right up to Ruby's home. I had~ box of chocolates. Mesdames Ted a great time. Every old woman Chant and J. R. Reynolds, ve.ie I'd meet on the street would stare in versatile language, vied ers at me and then say "Are you An- each other as volunteer edr nie Humphrey's boy?" F r omn in seiling the various variegated there I went to London for a and vivid baskets wbicb were couple of days. The only thing viewed carefully by valiant bid- wrang over here is the blackouts ders and were disposed of with every nzght. The windows are great velocity. closed at 4.30, no street lights and ______________ you just stumble along in the dark. I'm broke and don't know Tyrone ~wen pay day is.Leina manville sent the four of us (the Recent Visitors: Miss Susie Van onlY four from Bowmanville in Camp, Bowmanville, at Mr. N. j. England) 50 cigarettes and a pkg. _qWoodley's. .. Mrs. Viola Smith of tebacco each, but I dont with her daughter, Mrs. H. Bur- sinoke. However, I got a swell gess, Long Sault. .. Miss Letie pair of wool socks froin Lawry Knight, at ber home in Oshawa. Cryderman. But as yet we have ..Mrs. Floyd Dudley visited heard nothing from the town Major F. Dudley at Trenton. coundil. W. M.S. met Feb. 9th. World Tell Dad ta tell Mr. Nanson or Day of Payer service was con- Mr. Hardy the first Canadian ducted by Mrs. A. W. Mardil. This thing I saw ini London was a fleet program was given: solo, Mrs. T. of L.M.S. railway trucks ail wear- Down; reading by Mrs. Cole; Mrs. ing Goodyear tires. R. Glaspel gave a chapter of the Love to ail, study book "Moving Millions." Dick Wright. Our, President, Mrs. S. Hoar, was P.S.-Am enclosing a copy of unabie to be present awing tO the West Cumnberland N e w s illness in ber home. which makes a comment of my Young People's Union met visit to Maryport. The article Thursday evening with Mr. Mort. reads: soh in charge. Mrs. C. Bigelow pesented this devotional period Maryport Leave For Canadians and prograin: bible readiqlg, Mrs Repetition of 25 Years Ago T. Down; tlxoughts on Friendship, Twenty-five years after bis fa- Mrs. C. Bigelow; prayer, Mr. L. ther crossed the Atlantic with the Mortson; readings, Miss Catherine first Canadian Division of 1914-18 Macdonald and Mrs. R. Virtue; and spent bis first leave witb bis musical selection by Billy and wife's people in Maryport, Mr. Donald Dudley; topic, Mr. Percy "Dickie" Wright has done exactly Werry; selection of music consist. the samne thing. He is one of the ing of tbree numbers by school first Canadian contingent to ar- choir; reading, Miss Lillian Mc- rive in England and is spending Roberts. 10 days' leave with bis uncle, Mr. Wamen's Institute will meet at Tom Humphrey, of 23, Queen St. Mrs. T.' Richards', Feb. 2lst at 2 Miss Annie Humphrey went out p.m. Mms. T. Down's group in to Canada 28-years ago, and there charge. she married Mr. Tom Wright, a Scotsman. Her busband joined the Tyrone Sehool News first Canadian Division of 1914-18, and as a resuit of being wounded <By Marie Thompson) lost a leg. In those circuinstances Here we are agai folks, re- Mrs. Wright returned to Maryport porting the news of Tyrone School with ber young baby, "Dickie." .Last week our teacher got us1 When, however, the latter was a set of table, tennis. Ever since five years old tbey again went out we have spent recesses and noon to the Dominion and later, father bours playing it, and enjoy it very adsnwme aehrh h muc. .. Tursay igb te Goodyear Tire Co. works at Bow- senior choir sang at Union, and mnil.Nwtesnbsdn Billie and Donald Dudley played exactîye.N the sasbs athe, a piano duet. .. Douglas Barreatytesies sfthrd, Jean Dudley, Helen Hall, Sturat ]oined the first Canadian Division Hall, Blle Hall, VeIna Coilacutt t Hre ias toaung bnhelf and Dorothy Skinner have been H a oyugwe elf home from school with colds. We Maryport to remember anything hope they will soon be back again. mucb of England, but he and the ..Valentine Day is Feb. 14th, s other Canadians have been much don't forget to send a valentine ' taken up with the countryside of a friend. There are many symboi the Old Country. They find, bow- you may use such as a heart for ever, that the beavier, damper Love, a circle for Eternity, a mal- atnmosphere of the English winter tese cross for Service and an ar- is just as telling and more un- ow for Message. comfortable than the crisp though much colder Canadian winter. Employer: Can yau come toi "I've telît ye afore. I'1l no ba'e work to-morrow? ye whustling when you're work- Unemployed: No. You see I'm ing." marching in a parade of the un-"1 wasna. I was just whustin" employed. replied the office boy. Ph, LETTERS PROU OVERSEAS Hampton Red Cross Society will boldE meeting in Town Hall, Hampton on Tuesday, February 2Oth, 1940 at 8 o'clock, ta organize Red Cross work for the community. Special Red Cross speaker. Rev. W. Rack- bain will preside. 7-1 Y. P. U. met Fr:day. Ted Ker- sey took charge of the worship service. Readings were given by Jim Mills, Pearl Gilbert and Jack Cowling. Ted Kersey read the Bible lessan and Rev. W. Rack- bain led in prayer. Ruth Colwil took charge of this progrm: A reading by Nellie Armour; piano solo, Dorothy Holwell; reading by Reg. Rackham; vocal duet, Muriel and Jack Smith; Miss Elsie Had- den pmesented the chapter in the Missionary Study Book. The Women's Institute beld an open meeting on Thursday even- ing, Febraury 8th, wbicb was well attended. President Mms. L. Trull was chairlady for the evening and opened the meeting witb the In- stitute Ode. The usual business period took place. Mm. J. Milis favored with accordion music. Mr. Cammon, of the Devartment of Lands and Fomests. Toronto, gave an illustrated lecture on "The Conservation of Forests, Water. Wild Lif e, etc." which proved to be interesting as well as educa- tional. Mm. and Mrs. Burrows and daughter Daphne, Salemn, very ap- preciatively entertained, witb vo- cal selections by Mr. Burrows in- cluding "Roamin' in the Gloam- "Captain Macpherson" and "Keep Right On to the End of the Road," and piano duets by Mrs. Burrows and Daphne. Rev. W. Rackham contributed ta the literary part of the prograin witb bumorous read- ings on "Woman" and "Opportun- ity." A vote of thanks was ex- tended those who had made the evening an enjoyable one, and the company was divided into groups for a "Tree contest" and refreshinents. The "Gleaners" young ladies' bible class held a basket social and concert on Monday night. It being their customn ta have a Val- entine concert, decorations of red hearts, and streamers of red crepe paper were used on a white back- ground.. The class banner bear- .ng the motto, "All for Jesus," in lettering of gold on a blue back- ground, the class colors, beld a prominent place. "O Master let me walk with Thee," the ciass hymn, was sung in opening, fol- owed by prayer by Rev. W. Rack- ham who was chairman. Mrs. Coombes, Oshawa, accompanied on tbe piano by Mms. Lee, contri- buted vocal numbers. Mr. Row- We publish the follawing letter from Dick Wright written ta bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Wright, Cburch Street, Bowmanville: aJ'VBreak Into Print-i 1. 1 cock occupied the chair. She op- expmessed their willingness ta ened the meeting by reading a work in conjunction with the message "Your king needs you", Newcastle Branch; and ail infor- and prayer. An interesting story nation was given in regard ta on "Tithing" was read by Mrs. nembership, knîtting and sewing. Cooke, secretary of Christian They weme beartiiy welcomed. Stewardship. 47 calis bad been $25.25 was handed ta the treasur- made during the past month by er, proceeds of the card party at Community Friendship Secetary Mms. Purdy's. Prizes at this event Mrs. Hare, ber assistant Mms. Car- weme donated by Mms. J. A. But- veth, and other members. It was ler, Mrs. D. B. Simpson, Mms. H. requested that any donations ta C. Bonathan and Miss Frances the Cbiidren's Sheiter in Port Dickson. Hope be ieft at Mrs. Chapman's The Thursday meeting taok the store by Friday. forin of a shower for Finnisb me- Mms. G. Walton, C.G.I.T. leader, fugees and tbe response te the announced that a sale of home- appeai was a very bearty one. In made cooking would be beld in fact, the donations were so numn- Conmunity Hall kitchen Satur- erous that they were packed un- day fron 4 ta 6 o'clock. nediately and two large cartons Mms. Mellow offered prayer and sent off te beadquamters in To- the scipture lesson was read by onto. An exceptional response ta Mrs. W. Cowan. this appeal came froin Brown's The subject "Higber Education schooi section whicb bas already of Women in India" was ably affiliated with Newcastle Brancb. presented by Miss T. Ferguson. Contribution consisted of 8 quilts, She sbawed how Christian schoois numbers of plaid dresses, petti- are highiy regarded even by non- coats, bloomers, caps, mittens and Christians who often bave their stockings, aIl new goods. A vote daughters educated in then. She of thanks and appreciation was also pointed out the importance of given the two representatives a n, 0, ELS ýp y ýk Le A D 'y ýe n d ;s s e Phone 480 or 734, Assistant 573. 9 a.m. te 9 pin. Melbourne Wight, Providence,,e, bas haaded us the followhig let- ter from Pte. L. A. Austin who NEWCASTLE worked with hum for severail ryears before enlisting: S.GOG' HI Aidersbot, EnglandEN RAID Dear Melb. - NETI D Well, I've finally got settled beme. I cetainly enjoyed the St. George's Cburch Choir, in accordance with past traditions, train trip through Canada. The was entertained by ladies of the boat trip was a little too far away cburcb, in tbe parish hall Febru- for my liking. I was on guard on r5tiapecton fth theguners eckofthelier hemembers' faithful and devoted rougbest nigbt of the trip and I service throughout the year. Eacb was a little seasick as were inost member as equested brought a of the boys. friend and altagether there were I think you would like to see about 40 present. The first part the escort of battleships that were of the evening was enjoyably our eyes on the journey. It was spent in gaines with prizes for said that destroyers sunk a sub- winning players. Aftemwards al marine that was trailing us. We patook of a bountiful lunch in had to stand at aur lifeboat sta- the basement. Mms. D. R. Dewd- tions most of ane day because a ney and Mrs. John Garrod, church sub was detected near us., The organist, assisted the other ladies battlesbip "Repulse" cetamly is a in providing tbe delicious menu. wondemful sbip and carnies a cmew Rev. D. R. Dewdney pesented the of over 1000 men. I can under- late Rev. J. Scott Howard money stand now wbat a navy eally prizes to choir members wbo had means. the best records for attendance at Aldersbot is an interesting week-nig4t practices and Sunday place. I went down on the parade services througbout the year. grounds this aftemnoon and watcb- Miss Dora Martin had the best me- ed the Scotisb Highlanders from cord of aIl and was awarded first Canada on parade. They cetainly prize; Miss Doris Spencer staod were a smart contingent of sol- second, and Archie Martin and diers. I hope the boys of the Jas. P. Lovekin tied for third. Hastings Regt. turn out as well, Another tie was Mrs. P. F. Le- and I think they wîll with a little Gmesley and Mrs. Matt. Brown, more training. It's been real nice wbo are pretty regular at nomn-1 weatber over here, just around ing services. feezîng point, blut nice and The Choýr Mother, Mrs. J. Scott bright. Our sleeping quarters are Howard, is spending the winter in good. We have single beds witb Mexico City with ber son, Mr. spings, s0 wbat better could we Allan Howard; but bier daugbter, bave? The food is real good, we Mms. Donald E. Gibson, was pre-t eat our fi, but there is no waste. sent witb Mm. dibson ta represent% I went up town to-night but I bier. The choir is grieved to know1 didn't stay as it was too danger- that Mrs. Howamd's sister, wbo basr ous for the first night. The cars spent considerable time in New-t travel on the left side and I al- castle in yeams past, helping wben most got mun into so decided ta Mm. Howard was ill, is now in bit back to baracks till we get bospitai in Tomanto, very iii hem- more accustomed to car driving. self. I miss my Canadian tobacco as it's away ahead of the smokes here. If you possibly can I would NEWCASTLE W. M. S. appreciate some Turret fine eut and papers. Most of the boys are Executive of the W.M.S. met at of the sanie opiion as me. Don't Mrs. J. C. Hancock's January 3lstt forget to send the news. when the work for the coming As ever yours, year was planned.c At the regular meetig, Feb. ' Len A. Austin. 5th, lst Vice President Mrs. Han- Iý Dental DRL . . (.DEVITT Assistant: Dr. E. W. Sinson Graduate of Royal Dental Col- lege, Toronto. Office: Jury Jubilee Bldg., Bowmanville. Office hours 9 a.m. te 6 p.m. daily exoept Sun- day. Phone 790. House phone 883. X-Ray Equipment in Office. Veterinarlan D. C. DAVEY, V.B., B.V.So. Bowmanvlie Successor to Dr. T. F. Tlghe Office: King St Eat at Tithe Resident - PHONIE 843 DENTIST DR . R. O.DICKSON (Toronto) and Newcasfe, Ont. Over Langman's Store, Newcas- tle. Office hours: Saturday only, Division St., Bowmanville McKEE VER & SMITH Lone u41 MHUDON f"sAlàS»AD RVICIE Christian colieges in spreading froin Brown's, Mrs. Wellington the gospel in India. Farrow and Mrg. Walter Farrow, Report of the Presbyterial Ex- wbo were present. ecutive meeting beld in Oshawa A large bundie of supplies was was given by Mms. N. Rickard. received from Headquartems and <See report in another columin). yarn was given out te knittems. On The Cail to Prayer as given in account of the many meetings this the February Missionary Monthly week no sewing meetings are be- was stressed. The cburch must ing heid, but they will be resuin- be active in wartime, and must ed next week. God Save the King. not be laid aside for the work of __________ the Red Cross, for whicb we must sacrifice. ýp- NEWCASTLE RED CROSS Newcastle Red Cross Branch met in the Community Hall, Feb. lst. After the usual business was transacted a delegation fron the Women's Institute, Newtonville, consisting of Mesdames W. Jones, Wbittakem, Morris, Thompson and Vf / DjUriceLilo Recent Visîtors: Mrs. M. Heard and Elgin, Enniskiilen, Miss Ella Hoskin, Bowmanville, Mr. Glen Hoskin, Oshawa, Mr. Lamne Hos- kmn, Tyrone, at Mr. W. N. Hos- kin's. .. Mr. and Mrs. A. Moffatt, Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. R. Preston, Enniskillen, at Mr. S. Moffatt's... Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilson at Mr. E. Wilson's, Oshawa... Mr. A. AI- dread visited his father at Little Britain. . . Mm. and Mrs. David Gray, Newcastle, with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adamns. . . Messrs. John and Fred Tabb, Tyrone, at Mrs. E. Strutt's. Mr. Chester A. Hoskins attend- ed the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Broad, Feb. lOth, at Bracebridge. A number from here attended the salle at the late J. L. Parsons', Courtice. Bumketon Junior hockey teain defeated Blackstock Juniors Mon- day evening, 9 teo0. IlHas she kept ber girlîsh fi- gure?" «"Kept it? Man, she has doubled Funeral Directors FTJNERAL DIRECTORS Service, any hour, any day. IF. F. M orris Co. Modern Motor Equipment, Am- bulance and Invalid Car. Cal! WITH SMART NEW FRENCH CREPE FROCKS $1.99 Sizes 14 to 20 - 38 to 46 Wherever you go your Dress wil create attention if you wear one of these Super-Smart Prints. Pull Ekirts, or Tiy Waiste make them very interesting. AUl faahioned from the ever popular "French Crepe" in glowing Sprmng colours and every Dress prioed fa.r below what you expect to pay. Styles suitable for Street wear, Afternoon wear, in fact, these can b. worn abmost anywhere. 6 Misses' Styles .. . 5 Women's Styles V~jALER STORES, £JMITED King St. Bowmanville 1 1- Business Directory Legai M. G. V. GOULD, B.A., LL.D. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Phone 351 Bank of Commerce Bldg. Bowmanville. W. a. STRIKE Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Solicitor for Bank of Montreal Money te Loan. Phone 791. Bowxnanvifle, Ontario. L. C. MASON, BA. Barrister - Solicitor Notary Public - Etc. Law in ail its branches. Office inimediately eat of Royal Theatre. THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO E