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o À With Which Are Incorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, And The Orono News q ~TTT1~ffTiT~'T~ 10 iNUiYiDrafl 10 VAT.TTME R Q BOWMANVILLA ONTARIO. THURSDAY. APRIL 30th. 194¿ vviu Jlii 00 Y Y L>TJ- - .--£l -- - Durham Polled 90 Per Cent "les" Vote for Plebiscite At the Polls on Monday 27th Little Excitement Prevailed Clarke, Voting Day as Citizens Piled Orange H., Newtonville 107 18 up a Big "Yes" Majority On Brown's School, S. S. 5 57 8 the Plebiscite Lockhart's S. S. 9 65 7 Orange Hall, Kendal 64 23 Orono 129 21 Little excitement taas occasi n Leskard School 64 29 e ocallyimthe. gofth Oak's School, S. S. 18 2b 7 vote on the Plebiscite on Monday. Starkville Sch. S. S. 10 44 22 People as a general rule went to Ooo16 1 the pols on foot. Only an occa- Orono 176 15 sional car was to be seen, yet a Cartwright fairly substantial vote was rolled Orange H., Purple h1ill 26 9 up as the colunns below indicate. Devitt's Hall, 2nd Con. 49 11 The whole scene lacked the ex- D. Davison's, citement of a general election. R. R. 1 Nestleton 90 il There were no inside or outside R. M. Hoskin's, scrtutineers and no political agents R. R. 1 Nestleton 52 12 cluttering the ante rooms. Only Blackstock Com. Hall 118 14 the Deputy Returning Officer and Port Hope his (or ber) clerk were in evi- Walker's, Bloomsgrove 303 33 dence. At the close, when the Cook's Croft St. 95 10 returns were coming in, there Hersey Garage, Mill St. 274 13 were few who called4o ask "how W. Cook's, King St. 69 6 is it going?" Kewley's, Smith St. 157 4 Durham County polled over Rowland's, John St. 199 14 90% "yes" vote which shows in Howard's, Walton 292 22 no uncertain manner where peo- O'Neill's, Charles St. 170 19 ple in this part of the country Oswald's, Julia St. 120 14 stood on the plebiscite. Final vote Thomas', Brown St. 122 2 as far as we can secure at present Paeden's Office 247 20 shows 7951 voted "yes" and 802 voted "no" in this county. The Hope Twp. poili by poli returns are as fol- Dale's School No. 3 133 21 lows: H. Williams', Welcome 189 25 R. Harness', Con. 2 85 14 Bowmanville W.I. Hall, Campbellcroft 51 10 Polls Yes No Orange H., Garden Hill 115 13 Turney's, Scugog St. 136 9 Orange Hall, Welsh's. Elgin St. 110 2 Elizabethville 36 .11 Rihards',CentreSt. McKnight's, Centre St. Pump House, Church Martyn's, Division St. Mrs. Nokes', Queen St. Rice's, Ontario St. Good's, Ontario St. Luxton's, Duke St. Town Hall Fagan's, Scugog St. Darlington Providence School Tyrone Comm. Hall Maple Grove Church Town Hall, Hampton Enniskillen OrangeoH. Pidduck's, Courtice Mitchell's Corners Enfield School Newcastle East Door Comm. Hall Main Door Comm. Hall Manvers Orange Hall, Lotus, Con. 6 32 Ballyduff Sch. S. S. 2 34 I.O.O.F. Hall, Pontypool 58 Hall, Manvers, Con. 5 55 Betbany Town Hall 164 Brick Corner's School S. S. 6 43 Orange H., Janetville 106 Cavan Orange Hall, Carmel 87 Jno. Willis, R. R. Millbrook 94 J. Burns' Shop, Con. 6 110 St. John's Parish Hall, Con. 10 121 W. Institue 12-13 Con's. 88 Millbrook Council Chambers, Town Hall 153 Clerk's Office, Town Hall 138 biac1b Blindness Is Preventable NotId Journalis Teils Rotarians "The Canadian National Insti- tute for the Blind is still con- sidered by many to be an insti- tution concerned primarily with the sightless of the last war, but, to the contrîry, by long odds it is a civilian enterprise and one of high merit; of the 12,700 blind in Canada, only 150 were blinded in the last war," said Harris Turner, blind veteran, who was guest and speaker at the Rotary Club on Friday. In bis vivid ad- dress, delivered with characteris- tic cheerfulness, Mr. Turner pre- sented an array of facts that maintained his thesis and gave his fellow Rotarians a wealth of information about Canada's sight- less. The "Who's Who" record of Mr. Turner was presented by Past President Dave Morrison as fol- lows: "Born at Markdale; school at Orangeville and Saskatoon; newspaper man who went to France with the Princess Pats; blinded by Germans at Sanctuary Wood, June 1916; seven months studying Braille at St. Dunstan's, London; returned to journalism, Saskatoon Star; elected to Prd- vincial Parlianlent by comrades overseas as Hon. member from France; in Parliament for 7 years; for 3 years Leader of Opposition to Premier Charles A. Dunning; was a founder and editor of Wes- tern Producer and still editorial consultant; became Director of Public Relations, Can. Nat. Inst. for the Blind, 1935, after being identified with it since inception in 1918. Married, with two sons, one Thomas Walter Turner, 17, was also guest at Rotary." This reporter who knew Harris in Saskatoon, adds that his intimates call him "Harry." In humorous opening remarks,' Mr. Turner observed that 13 years ago he was president of Saskatoon Rotary Club and today continues as an honorary member; hence, he felt quite at home, but had no set speech and, in fact, no manu- script such as most speakers use these days. Indeed he found it difficult to read either notes or MS. He chose, rather, to talk inf ,lly on "The Blind and the WM ,!d had bis audience q, ::k1 onvulsed with some of hL famQus stories. He comforted tho"e who had a horror that war brought sightlessness to somany, but your chances of being blind- ed in battle are only 400 to 1, against being buried on the spot. s ,ome 60,000 Canadians died in the ast war, but only 150 were blind- ed in battles.. Mr. Turner seriously maintain- ed that great credit must be given Rotary and kindred international associations for fostering good will across the border. He said, "the U.S.A. came into this war on a very slender margin. The iso- lationists were numerous and powerful and the balance rested with those who really had the broader conception of the serlous- ness of the threat to world free- dom. Of such were members of service clubs who fraternize in international conventions, who read their institutional maga- zines and become really informed individuals capable of influencing others in the right. Their influ- ence was sufficient to :ip thé balance." In an aside, the speaker refer-1 red to conflicting estimates of Canada's industrial contributiont to the war. One man would claimt that where production was forg-E ing ahead it was due to imported production experts frorn the U. SA; whieanother wouldtmain- tain that changes in design and1 lack of raw materials caused so many layoffs of skilled workmen right in the midst of war. There may be elements of truth in both estimates. No doubt there is roomn for improvement but only the penetrating observer was capable of sifting out truth. The complex was illustrated in a recent con-1 versation in England where one( man said: "Eventually, old chap,1 we shall win this bally war'; and a bystander shook him warmly by the hand with, "Glad to meet you sir; and may I say that for a Russian you speak mighty good English." "The Canadian National Insti- tute for the Blind," said ]MIr. Tur- ner, "is a term that explains it- self. It was conceived and exists as an intermediary linking the sightless with the "sighted" world in a way designed to bring the unfortunate into full association, economically, culturally and soc- ially." Illustrating some of the good work the Institute bas done, Mr. Turner referred to a recent banquet for the blind to celebrate the end of their bowling leagues of Toronto and Hamilton. Pre- sent were scores of blind business people who had made successes under auspices and encourage- ment of the Institute. There was a successful whole- saler who received just a moder- ate amount of financial help and went ahead on his own. A young lady, too, had graduated as a sec- retary in the Institute and today was an expert steno and switch- board operator. Had it not been that she decided to seek instruc- tion at the Institute, she might be today leading a secluded and sightless life at home, outside of the orbit of society and useful citizenship. Such were the ethical attributes developed by the or- ganization, now only 24 years old. The Institute operates nearly 25 cafeteria and tobacco concessions in various Ontario industrial plants, each operated by blind graduates. The total thus employ- ed were 120. The Institute cooperates in the endeavors of all graduates with (Continued on pa-e 6) Councillor Takes Count But Somebody El s e Swipes Casey's Ca r Sunday morning the Cadets' Band marched at the head of the annual Oddfeliows' Parade to church. Interested ctizens on hand to view the march past were Chief Sydney Venton who direct- ed traffic, Harry Allun, Fred Downeyand finally, Councillor W. J. (Casey) Martyn droveup in his coupe; parked t un front of his store and joined the coterie of onlookers. "Casey" by virtue of his capacity as a Provincial Game Warden, is also a peace officer having the right of arrest. It was his intention to tour the district while most people were at church, to see if there might not be back- sliders who had gone fishing here and there. When the bugle band had pass- ed, the Councillor stepped into his store for his credentials and gas tickets, leaving his keys in the ignition. When he came out, two minutes later, his car was gone. Like the average "first citizen," Casey scoffed, "Ha Ha! some of my pals playing a joke; II just walk around the block and find the bus parked on a back street." But it wasn't. Finally, citizen-like, he decided to notify police. By that time the police were under a time handicap. The chase was made more difficuit. Seven gallons of gas in the car measured the distance it would have to come to a stop unless the thief could steal more fuel. Later information brought out the fact that a lad was missing from a nearby farm. He came in to church but failed to attend and didn't show up that night. Police simply phoned the likely places for apprehending the suspect and then turned to "kid" Casey, who took the count gracefully enough. As a Councillor and Law Officer, the case should come before the High Court conducted by Andy Clarke, as Neighborly News. Bicycle Safety Club Imposes Stiff Fines -On Delinquent Riders Safety First! Yes, even more boys and girls are beginning toi realize the importance of the Lions Bicycle Safety Club. Their enthusiasm was shown by the large number present at the week- ly meeting on April 25th. Some certificates were handed in to show.that many had passed the examination on the "Ten Com-1 mandments for Cyclists," while more new members were intro- duced. Bqd Hooper read these commandments in order to re- fresh our minds. Magistrate Art Baker began the court session by calling upon the two policemen Doris Chartran and Jim Lunn to present their cases. Pearl and Eddie Breslin, Joan Greenfield, Bob Rogers, Jerry Cox and others were found guilty of various charges and ,sentenced to writing command- ments from 5 to 20 times. Jim Lunn, a policeman was caught by some wide-awake members, rid- ing without hands twice. Result was that he had to tie up his bike for 3 successive evenings. So be careful cyclists. Joan Greenfield and Jim Mar- tyn were appointed policemen for this week. Bob Rogers thenmoved ,a vote of thanks to "Judge" Bak- er. Mr. J. Marr and Mr. A. North- cutt of the Lions Club were guests for this meeting. Plans were made for a hike to Hampton this coming Saturday. So everyone be sure to come. Bob Rogers motioned the meeting adjourned which was sec- onded by Jerry Cox. Mrs. S. Jenkinson, Miss M. Hill, Toronto, and Gnr. G. R. Allin, Kingston, were weekend guests of Mrs. J. E. Allin, Allindale Farm. Local Officers Arrive In England Lieut. Wm. G. James Lieut. Wm. Brown Cables were received last week announcing the safe arrival in England of the above officers. Lieut. Brown is son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Brown of' the Boys' Training School staff, and Lieut. James is son of Editor and Mrs. Geo. W. James. These young of- ficers enlisted in 1940 in the. 2nd Battalion Midland Regiment. They attended military camps at Peta- wawa and at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa. From the latter place they were selected to take the officers' course in infantry at the Brockville Training Centre. Up- on completing this course they responded to the call from Mili- tary Headquarters for volunteers to take an Armoured Tank Course at Camp Borden where they graduated as lst Lieutenants. Following this strenuous training they were attached to the Gover- nor General's Foot Guards at De- bert, N.S. camp for instructional duties. Recently they were called back to Ontario when they re- ceived orders to proceed overseas under "Special Orders". Both officers attended Bowmanville High School and were members of the Cadet Corps, the rugby and basketball teams. Nurse Margaret Hutchinson Writes f Experiences in South Af rica Citizens in Bowmanville will tracks, dry sandy soil dotted with recall that in December Nurse tufts of sage green herbage, cross- Margaret Hutchinson left with a ed by innumerable dry river beds. party of Canadian nurses for Saw huge herds of sheep and South Africa where they are serv- goats and a few thin cattle graz- ing in a military capacity. Before ing. We also saw several new going on this important mission birds, ostriches, and a few wee Miss Hutchinson was a member wild things. After we passed of the nursong staff for a number through Bloomfontein the vege- of years at the Toronto General tation began to change, getting Hospital fron which institution greener and more arable-looking, she graduated. We are privileged and gradually changing to the to quote some interesting extracts most lush greens where maple, from letters received by her mo- English oaks, and our pines grow ther Mrs. M. J. Hutchinson of beside bamboo, mpnkey puzzle this town, as follows: and date palms in this Valley of On board the El Nil, a Thousand Hills. The Camp is February th not unlike Camp Borden in many Here we are anchored in Table respects. The buildings are all Bay and will go ashore in the red brick, we are in huts housing Bayn. andewll goasore. n thsetwelve. There is no heat in the morning. The sun has just set huts, however we don't need to beside Table Mountain and theworabuthttpesn. lights are beginning to twinkle in worry about that at present. the streets of the city and on all February 25th the vessels around us, and it's a Had such a pleasant week-end very satisfactory feeling to have in Durban, stayed at the Toc H arrived. I believe I am to go to where they only charge two shil- Pretoria, although I may still lings for the night and 8d. for have a chance to go to Durban. breakfast. Had a two-hour bus I understand the latter is prefer- trip around the city, we travel able on account of its situation. free on busses in Durban. We Cape Town, saw some historical spots, visited February 6th the native and Indian markets, The Red Cross V.A.D.'s drove very smelly, dirty and interesting, us around the city, up the moun- and saw some lovely homes. They tain and for tea at a lovely place all have either a hedge or a low overlooking the city. This realîy brick wall at the sidewalk, and is a perfectlymarvelous place so all are neataand shningly tidy. beautiful. The houses are mostly One sees the native boys working white stucco with red tile roofs. around therm in white shorts and I am going to the army camp out- short-sleeved white tops. Did a side Pietermaritzburg near Dur- little shopping, bought some cam- ban. phor balls to put in my trunk. Camp ribi Not only the moths eat one's Camp Oribi ciothesnhere but other bugs as We left Cape Town on Thurs- well. They are saving paper in day evening and arrived here this country so you don't get any Sunday morning. This camp gets wrapping on your parcels and a its name from a Bok that used shopping bag is an essential. I to roam in the valley, now nearly hope I don't ever have to buy extinct. It was a fairly tiresome meat or a dozen eggs. Petrol ra- trip from the Cape. We crossed tioning has just started here. what the natives call the Great The weather: It's generally hot, Karoo, a semi-desert country like not too damp, so I don't find it Libya, bare rocky mountains in any worse if as bad as Toronto the distance, and as far as the eye could see on either side of the (ContInued on page 7) Five Members of The Statesman Staff Now in the Armed]Forces Sergt. Don Cameron LICpl. Arthur Living Since the war began The States- man has lost five of its staff to the armed forces, four in the army and one in the air force. Sgt. Don Cameron (left) was the first to leave in 1939 shortly after hostilities began, joining the R. C. A. F. at Trenton where he has been stationed since that time. He comes from a family of soldiers, having three brothers overseas and one just returned. His father, Hugh Cameron, was a soldier in the last war serving three years overseas, where he was wounded twice. Don was a member of the reportorial staff. Lieut. John M. James, younger son of Mrs. James and the late N. S. B. James, pho- tographer and associate editor of the Statesman, joined the 1st Battalion Midland Regt. when they mobilized in 1940, as did Cpi. George Graham and LICpl. Arthur Living. They are station- ed at Edmonton, Alta. Cpl. Gra- ham's father is George Graham of High Street, a Great War soi- NEW RULING Hundreds of Entries Tax IS EFFECTIVE Judges'Skill in Selection of TOMORROW Winners at Lions Club Show As already advised by let- ter, as well as in these col- umns, all subscribers more Hobby Show Again Proves Rural Merchants than one month in arrears hi Popular Attraction for Old Meet at Blackstock May lst will be cut off. This M e tBaktc ruling is necessary to meet and Young - Donald Quick the newsprint scarcity and to APwarded Senior Cup - On Wednesday, April 22nd, the be assured of our quota of Twelve Judges Render Val- Darlington and Cartwright Busi- paper for the coming year. 1ant Service ness Men's Association held its We are making every ef- fifth monthly meeting since its fort to continue meeting "The greatest show yet" was organization in January, at the your requirements both in the the verdictest the Lions Clu home of Mr. Alex Gilbert, Black- newspaper and commercial cmmterichagffthe ourth stock. Mr. Hayden McDonald, printing despite the fact that annual Lions Club Hobby Show Oshawa, guest speaker, gave an many unes of paper have al- at the conclusion of a by interesting and instructive ad- ready been discontinued and at the con clusoof aubusy day dress on the wartime retailing of newsprintn msbonrdered in the High School auditorium, tobacco, confectionery, and other nesrntms e. ree Saturday. Doors were opened at hd far in advance. It is more than 9 a.m. adoor were judg amerchandiýe. liklytha nwsnin wllbe 9 a.m. and even before judgmng Foi likely that newsprint will was completed, crowds were on Following the meeting a deli- rationed in the not too distant hand to see the hundreds of ex- cious lunch was served by Mrs. future and the trade wiil only hibits on display on tables and Gilbert. be penmitted supplies to meet stands which filled the main floor their paid up iist.an vrlwdotth sag This new order places all and overflowed onto the stage Graduate Nurses subscribers on the same foot- and into the main hall. in May we count on your Principal A. M. Thompson of Hold Gathering whole-hearted cooperation so the Public Schools convened the And Elect Officers that your copy of The States- judges who were 12 teachers from man will not be discontinued Oshawa, selected by Inspector T. The nursing group of Bowman- next week. R. McEwen. Five ladies and seven ville met recently at the Nurs&' men thus were responsible for Residence when these officers placements, and their capacities were elected: were taxed to the utmost in final Honora Prdent M P Miss Winnie Morris decisions. L b Presi Miss , The Lions Committee, under Lumby; President, Mrs. R. K. Passes on Saturday Chairman E. L. Oliver, was pre- Squair; Vice president, Mrs. R. After Lingering lllness sent in alternating supervision in Dilling; Secretary treasurer, Mrs. ______1 the persons of E. W. Crawford, J. S. Emmerson. he Ed. Sumers, W. Carpenter and The guest speaker was Miss In the passing of Miss Winni- Ed.umrW apne n Douglas of the School of Nursing, fred Burdett Morris, youngest Andy Thorpson. As the p Tize ougla of the eveningw dauhte ofoneof owmn-list indicates, there were four Toronto. Part of the evening was daughter of one of Bowman-cass uir nemdaeSn- spent in making hospital supplies. viile's oldest estabiished families, classes, Junior, Intermediate, Sen-spninranghsiasule. onvpils ols etaishedmuniilieas' ior, and Open, and each class was Next meeting will be held at the o'sAp^in25th his community a seofcts araCas eo n utses'residence,in o nda 11Ma lost one of its rnost noble and keenly contested. Classes con-nussriecMndy Ma gentie personalities. A truîy gra- sisted of Art, Manual and Domes- l8th. Ail nurses in Bowrnanville cious lady, generous and under- tic Science, Projects, Industrial and vicinity are cordially invited standing, a living exampe of al Crafts, Needlework, Penmanship to attend these meetings. that is best in womanhood, Miss and miscellaneous collections in- Morris wil be very sadly missed cluding photography. by ail wbo came in contact with The Cup Winners are: Junior- ingenuityand handicrafts of cle- lher, either in a social or business Lois Davey, S. S. 13, Darlington; ver children of the county and capacity. Intermediate-Joyce Woodley, S. district extending fordeCourtice MissMoris ws wll kownin. 13, Daniington: Senior-Donald to Newtonville. In orderly array, Miss Morris was well known in Quick, Bowmanville High School. the visitor saw crayon panels, Durham County, shehavirg been In the open classes were found maps, both Mercator's projections aprnrin the aingbenQicBwmnioeHghShoiFtevsio swcaynpaes partner firm o -F. a few outstanding examples of and relief, quilts, centre pieces, Morris Co., furnture and funeral craftsmanship. A. T. Fletcher knitted wear, beaver board minia- directors, with her brother since presented a palace bird house ture buildings, plastics, sand table her father's death in 1918. She finished in ivory white. H. Jef- landscapes, wire bird traps and has given years of service in the frey's exhibit was a sewing cabi- leg bands, unique posters, scrap stores at Bowmanville, Orono, net and George Pritchard dis- books, airplanes, carvings, book and, for a time, in Newcastle, played needlepoint mastercrafts- ends, autos, tin and metal artistry, where her kindly interest and manship in a bench and purse. paintings, photography, wicker timely sympathy proved her to be Evelyn Ball's full length knitted work, samples of darning sox, naturally and appropriately fit- frock was of Fifth Avenue class, home made "fifth avenue" frocks, ted for ber profession, as was Harold Crook's knitted and finally, a most delectable ar- Miss Morris was always active- sweater. ray of home cooking and confec- ly interested in the work of Of course one of the main at- tions. Trinity United Church and the tractions was the miniature Prize money may be procured Eastern Star, in both of which threshing outfit and model engine at Alex McGregor's Drug Store she was a member. designed and constructed by Bow- any time on or after Monday, May A great traveller, Miss Morris manville's outstanding inventor, 4th. Prize winners are requested more than once visited relatives Harry Allin. now a resident of to pick' up their prize money as in California and the Southern Oakville. Harry very k i n d 1 y early as possible. States, and, with ber father, the brought this display for the hobby The Hobby Show Committee is late Levi Morris, sought out the show which created expressions very grateful to teachers and ex- homes and haunts of ber forbears of delight and wonderment at hibitors who assisted in making in the Isle of Wight and Devon- such clever craftsmanship. the show the success that it has shire, England. Before liehts out at 9 p.m., hun- been. It is very sad, but nevertheless dreds of citizens had admired the (Contnued on page 8) true, that folk of this ilk can never be replaced. General sym- pathy will wholeheartedly be ex- "Counsel tended to the bereaved brother, for the Defense" Held Mr. F. F. Morris, and sister, Mrs. J. F. Chapman of Toronto, and w othen members of the widespread fway ai Lios Club in Tlk on lier loss. The funeral which was held President Stuart James of the Henry. And that, generally, plac- Tuesday afternoon in Trinity Lions Club said it on Monday es both sighted and sightless upon United Church was largely at- night at the bi-monthly meeting: a basis of equality. "The eye is tended by relatives and a wide "We must recognize, today, the merely a convenience of sight, so circle of friends. Rev. J. E. Grif- realities that confront us in war- through mental impressions plus fith, her pastor who conducted fare but at the same time we must words of associates, the sightless the services paid a beautiful trib- realize our obligations on the are not much handicapped. The ute to ber character and useful home front." And that was the only limitations are: 1. movement life. Many beautiful floral trib- preliminary to the introduction of about space and 2. restrictions in utes banked the casket and the the speaker of the evening. After social contacts . . . remove them front of the puipit. visitors were introduced, Dr. and you remove all the limita- Bearers were Messrs F. C. Van- "Bert" Birks introduced the tions of blindness." These were stone, M. S. Dale, R. K. Squair, speaker. He was well qualified for the wide conceptions advanced by G. A. Edmondstone, C. H. Mason he had for years been in China the speaker. Losing one's sight in and Geo. W. James. Interment where blindness was an accepted the great majority of cases, was was in the family plot in Bow- mact in spite of ail of the allega- a spur to greater effort and in manville cemetery. t i o ns o f pre-phiioscene a n d rany instances it has been claim- mdico-astigmatic allegories to thecta a blessing.M.Hnyde contrary. "Bert" told simply, with- the parallel of a Court of Justice; out mentioning his special know- that in the old days a blind per- ledge, the story of the speaker of son was, in efect, hailed before the evening. the Bar of PublicOpinion, guest charged with the offence of being He saîd that the evening'sgus blind, and sentenced to a life of Mr. H. W. Henry, was field secre- darkness and inactivity. tary for the blind in this district His topic, therefore, "Counsel which comprises all territory for the Defence" was right to from Harmony to Trenton, under the point and he suggested that the organization, known as The Lions Clubs ad in the past, and Canadian N ational Institute for even t odayb occui ethe p st on the Blind. Dr. Birks traced Mr. o oday, occupied the position Henry from bis birthplace in Pic- of a lawyen in bebaif of blind Hen, nyfromhislbirthpAlba ndc"people generally. The appeal from ton, Ont., to Calgary, Alberta and the former sentence was on m any points in the W est in exec- gr u d fo petence , a biit utive capacities. At Calgary, he grounds of competence, ablty, was a member of the Lions Club and general wothiness to take and was still an honorary mem- branches of activity open to the ber. For that reason, his message "sighted". The Institute bas prov- might be especially appealing to edby rT ic s ut s ha t the Lions. Dr. Bîrks intimated, infen- ed by practical results, that the Lins.Dr.Birksmtathedpeaker~ case should be appealed and there entially, that what the speaker could be no doubt of the verdict. night say, if he so desired, would There was much more of compel- itnculcate into the consciousness ofling merit to Mn. Henry's address the rank and file, the desire toln ei oMr er' drs contribute to the appeal of the In- and regretfully it is thus abridged. stitute's Tag DayMay2.Business session included the D M reading of 16 letters from soldiers Mr. Henry opened with a story overseas, expressing thanks for of three men catching a train at smokes, etc. Charlie Carter was the depot of a small town in west- chosen candidate of the Club in ern Canada as illustrative of his the balloting of Zone 10 for the topic, "Counsel for the Defence." office of Deputy District Govern- Space will not permit justice to or. The chairman instructed all his address which was one of the members re the salvage drive. J. J. most moving and informative Brown won the weekly jack pot heard by club members for a con- and copped Andy Thompson's siderable time. First he proved by prize. Visitors were W. E. Work- illustrations, that sight is a men- man, Vern Ott, former Lions Sec- tal quality, not visual at all. "Con- retary, Mr. Crews, Sgt. O. N. sider, for instance, the town clock Hackney and two distinguished from where we now are" was his sportsmen, Ernie Dickens and invitation. He, sightiess, could Tommy Depew. Moe Breslin made "visualize" the clock just as those a neat speech tracing Tommy's who had sight. And so it went ýcareer and presented him with a with most things. With instances memory gift for the club. Tommy of this kind, the speaker presented eloquently responded and confes- an entirely new aspect of the al- sed it was his first attempt at leged handicap of blindness. speech making. He lauded the op- "What is beyond your focal or- ponents who beat them out for bit you must visualize" said Mr. the championship. Lieut. John M. James Corp. George Graham dier. Three other brothers are in of the staff is Lieut. W. G. (Bill) the army, Tommy with the James, son of the Editor and Mrs. Ordnance Corps, overseas; John Geo. W. James, who joined the with the Midlands, and Bob with 2nd Battalion Midland Regi- the S.D.&G.'s at Peterboro. A ment as a private in July 1940, brother-in-law, LICpl. A. C. gradually working his way up Brown is overseas with the R.C.E. until in 1942 he qualified for his LICpl. Living's father, Sgt. J. A. commission with the Canadian Living, Church St., fought in the Armoured Corps and is now over- Great War with the 50th Bat- seas. Word was received last week talion. Another son. Pte. John of his safe arrivai in England. He Living, is also with the Midlands. was advertising manager of the Cpi. Graham and LICpl. Living Statesman at the time of enlist- were on the mechanical staff be- ment. His picture appears else- fore joining up. The fifth member where on this page. )t, i 'Numorm io