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PAGE Six THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1942 TRIS CANADA Every now and then it is a good thing for ail of us ta take a goac broad look at the warld in whicIh we live; and then particularly ai Canada. None ai us need ta be tald that the world 1.8 naw gaing througlh one o! the most trying ordeals ir history. Nobody is sure even af the general shape ai the world tc carne. But ai sarne things we can be sure. One ai them is that no country on ail the face ai the earth is bet- ter fitted physi cally ta face the future than this Canada. Great disasters a r e sometirnes' make human be- maost elementary terms ai lii e and t them is that hu-~ mnan welf are isM":" inseparable frorn the land. The. people ai a na tion mnust get the materials for food and clothing and fuel and shelter iroin the land samewhere; if not from their awn-then froin some other land in fair exehange for sornething-or by one or other forin aiuniair exploitation. There are many explanatians for the never-ending wars and troubles in Europe. Europe, west ai Russia, cauld not feed herseli except by linking her economy with ather parts ai the warld. The rivalry, stupidity, and cupidity ai the attempts 50 ta link variaus countries, or classes, or individuals within those countries, was the great root-cause af mast recent wars. TUE GOOD EARTH 't'he basiê diiferenée between Britain and Canada should help ta make ail Canadians appreciate, flot only the natural blessings of this great and good land, but also our future responsibilty. The population af the British Islands increased by several hun- dred per cent since the Battle of Waterloo because Britain became the world centre af nineteenth capitalisin. What the poet Blake called "those dark Satanic milis" produced goods which British business men sent ta every corner of the earth. Britans gat food and clathing in return. But the British business man also gat his prafits. Over a periad af generatians British familles thus accumu]ated such huge investments in every corner af the world that the in- carne fram these enabled a large percentage af the peaple ai Eng- land and Scotland ta live. Now, speaking braadly, these investments are wiped aut. Nat yet entirely wiped out-but mast- ly wiped aut. Britain used ta have enormaus investinents in Canada and the States. Now the "credit balance" is on the other side. The war has dane that, wmn or lase. It is flot the purpase ai this piede ta talk about the why and wherefore-but just the facts. The fact is that when this war camjes ta an end that whale sec- tion aio the British population which depended on incarne frain overseas investments must find some new s ource af livelihaad, starve or migrate. The saine principle applies ta many other cauntries, in some degree. But it does not apply ta Canada. We can toa clearly ap- preciate that fact. MOST FAVORED LAND Granted one thing, this Canada can corne thraugh the difficuit periad af past-war reconstruction better than any ather cauntry on the face ai the earth. That one necessity is an intelli- gent people. It is up ta us-the people ai Canada. If we have the intelligence, and the courage ia tackle aur past-war prablems with BEST QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS We buy aur milk froan the best dalry herds ini this dis- trict. Then we pasteurize the milk under the rnost scientifle methods. Maybe you dldn't know we alsa seil choice butter, fresh çggs afd aiourisblng cheese. Bowm a ovule Dairy pIIONE 446 aur feet on the ground and aur motion straight ahead, we can 1lead ail the western warld. That means we would have ta thave a gaverninent able ta apprec- iate the facts ai this changing twarld. That means that we have ta use ail the resources ai the na- , tion-manpawer, landpower, ma- chine power, maney power ta produce a decent diving for aIl the people ai Canada-ta use ail ethose resaurces as resalutely for this purpase as we have used Ythein for war. f That saunds easy. But it is flot s0 easy in application. For once again, when peace cames, there will be selfish interests which wil try ta tell the people that we can anly get a total effort for destruc- tion and not construction, for war nat peace. My impression is that the great- est advance made in the past twenty-five years is a mental ad- vance. The people will neyer again accept their man-made mis- ery' as sornehow or other being an inescapable ace ai God. Soldiers' Letters1 England, June 21, 1942 Dear Mr. James: While talking ta several chaps from home in aur unit we got ta talking about the number ai chaps from Bowmanville who must be here, but wha we have neyer seen as yet since aur en- listinent. We wondered if it wouldn'- b passible ta have a sort of reunion here while we are in England. The facilities are available, if we can lacate somne central spot where we could all gather. l'ni sure it would be an interesting and happy reunian for mast ai us and l'm certain it can be ar- ranged. With the above in mind I'n writing this hoping yau may have available, or be alie ta compile, a list cantaining Regt'l No., rank and name and unit ai all the fel- lows who ENLISTED and came fram Bowmanville - with some co-operatian fram you at home, I'm certain this could be easily arranged. Sa if it is passible ta do what has been suggested, then you can be sure we at this end will do aur part. The success ai such an undertaking of course, rests on the date chosen and the time taken ta contact everyone sa the sooner we can get aur hands on such a list, the sooner we get busy. Meantime, all the very best ta everyane at home. l'mn receiving the Statesman regulariy and ta date have only last two copies. Sincerely, Hub. Hooper. C51296 Sgt. Hm. Hoaper, 34 Fd. Bty., 14 Cdn. Fd. Rgt., R.C.A., Cdn. Army OQýerseas. The following letters have been received recently by his parents from Lieut. Wm. G. James who informed us hy cable last week bis new address is: Na. 3 Can- adian Armaured Corps, Rein- forcement Unit, Canadian Army Overseas: Canadian Army Overseas May 3f, 1942 Dear Folks: This certainly has been my lucky week as far as mail iromn home is concerned. I have re- ceived three letters from Dad, a couple from Ruth, and several fram other people. Besides that I have received my first capy ai The Statesman dated May 7th. Dad's last letter was written on Mother's Day, May lOth. I was sorry ta see that Freebarn Colville was killed in a smash-up. I think Kay O'Neill's calumn is just about tops for a beginner. By the way, you might suggest ta the Rotary or Lions Clubs that sports equipment is very scarce aver here. We have a f ew bats and balîs but that is all. The K. ai C. chap tells me that it is next ta impossible ta get. These Aux- iliary Service chaps certainly do a marvellaus job ai making the mnen happy. Any support that you can give thern through the paper would certainly be helping a goad and much needed prajedt in Can- ada's war effort. People over here are certainly very hospitable ta us Canadians and needless ta say we are grate- fui ta have such friendship shown ta us. I amn gaing up ta Alloa, Scotland, ta spend a few days with the Fietchers when I get my leave. It is just about 10.15 p.m. and it is still very light out. We have twa hours ai daylight saving time aver here and it makes quite a difference. But unlike aur coun- try the suni is already up when we get up at 6.30 (normaily 4.30). You mention in your letter that I should write as aiten as pas- sible. It is quite an undertaking when one doesn't do much except military work and with the re- strictions set up by the censars. This last week we have had ramn every day. It is the most peculiar weather over here. The sun may be shining but at the same time it is pouring ramn. Sa far I have been aver here six weeks and still haven't caught a cold. I have my fingers crossed just for saiety sake. Yesterday I heard that Wally Braden was on his way over here. Wednesday Bill Brown went ta Ireland ta visit his relatives. I guess he'Il have quite a time. On Monday we get aur first nay since we came over here, and boyv, it's not before I need it. My roomn-mate ,iust brought in Ruth's letter ai May l2th and it 'was exceptionallyr interesting. Was glad ta hear that she enjayed the' press convention. I was aver- w&helmed ta hear that she is tak- ing part in the "Pull Tagether Canada" revue. These arganiza- tians are a great help ta the sol- diers in the camps and the peaple who take part in it can be classed along with the men in aur front ]ine trenches. Dorf t forget ta write often and tell me ail the news. If you are sending any mare parcels (which I hope you are) include some can- ned fruit juices as we neyer see themn over here. Love - WiIl. June 8, 1942 Dear Folks: Here it is Monday and I should be on my leave, but as it sa hap- pens I had my leave cancelled and at the very last minute ta boot. But. it may seemn funny, I was not disappointed as Fra naw with one ai the régiments-Fort Garry Horseo Needless ta say when I arrived I was immediately put ta work. I have an awful lot ta learn s0 I don't expect ta take my leave for another manth. Before I leit the "Cacru" I re- ceived mather's parcel and it sure was a treat ta taste same home- cooked food for a change. I ex- pect ta have some cigarettes soon but you can neyer tell as parcels are very slow caming over here. Letters this last week have been practically nil but I have received one copy ai The Statesman since I have been over here. 1 sure do miss it. My new home is certainly a honey. It is an aId colonel's coun- try home with a lavely garden and all that gaes with it. There are only the afficers out ai aur squadron living here with the rest af the regiment in another part ai the country. Yesterday aiternoon aur squadran was hast at aiter- noan tea. Sorne ai the local in- habitants were învited in and "an enjayable time was had by ail." It was rather strange caming dawn here at first not known anyone, but I arn getting a --ittle better acquainted naw. They are1 qiiite a swell bunch ai fellows. 1 1 have been so busy the past week that there daesn't seem nitich that I arn allowed ta tell voit. But dan't forget ta write oftener than I do, as you are not restricted by security restrictions. Thanks again for the swell parcel, At was very gaad. Send somne canned fruit next time if you can get hold ai saine. Love - Will. Dear olks- June 12, 1942 I am sending this letter by the new trans-Atlantic mail service just ta see how it works. Same af the boys actually have received letters in a little over a week which isn't bad igoing. Ta-day aur regiment was in- spected by General Montague, 2nd in command ta General Me- Naughtan. We all had a pleasant chat with him. I talked with him for about five minutes. BOW.t PUBLIC SCHOOL OROUNOS1 --- -- u..Mp.. Proceeds of FAIR CRIPPLED CHILDREN - A ND COMMUNITY SERVICE During the past year the club lias made these expenditures: Crippled Chiîdren .. War Wark ........ Cornxunity Service . . ... .. $1,061 ........ .$1,390 ,........... $ 783 GRAND PRIZE 1942 Chevrolet Coach MASTER DELUXE Will be sold for $1.00 to the person hold- ing the ticket correspanding ta that drawn on the night of July 22nd at the Pair. TICKETS At least 50 per cent of car is for - - 25Ç of profits from sale War Wark. Help Us To Help Ai rony Others All oneyraised by Fair and sale of car tickets will be spent on Crippled Child- ren, War Work and benevolent donations. *m~ummmmmmmummmurnmu...m.' IN THE EVENT OF RAIN . IM THURSDAY, JULY 16,1942 VI HOWMANVILLE MONSTER PAR-AUE at 7.30 p.m., D.S.T. Leaving Goodyear Factory Sharp on Time GOOD PARADE PRIZES The Kiddies Parade le Best Character Grouli, Any Nmnber .................. -.'.$1.00 .50 .25 2. Best Decorated Bicycle, G irls . . . .................................... ... .50 .25 .10 3. Best Deoorated Bicycle, BOYS ....... ....... .50 .25 .10 4. Best Decorated Carriage, G irls , .............................. ...... .50 .25 .10 5. Best Decorated Wagon, BOYS ...... ..... .50 .25 .10 6. Best Costurned Boy .... .50 .25 .10 7. Best Costumed Girl .50 .25 .10 8. Best Decorated Tricycle .50 .25 .10 1, Best Pony Outfit ............ 1.00 .50 .25 lili 'J'illiiiii. Ï11,11 -1, 10. Best Pet Turnout ............ 1.00 .50 .25 11. Best Clown or Comic -file: Character .............................. .50 .25 .10 f? le. Free Ice Cream Cone Or Bottie Of POP to Every Child Entering le Parade ........... il l !il!: JJJJJJ! i Parade Prizewinners will be announeed in2- l.: * J. ............. il. loil, mediately following the Parade and Prizes will be awarded at the Sound Trii.il, i- lez Right now we are having a from home. I looked forward to typical English day with a slow each mail expecting some news of drizzle of rain. We have been the old town. This may sound as very fortunate however as it is if Prn homesick, but don't worrY the first rain in a fortnight and I haven't got time to be. is badly needed. Our garden was I'm still waiting to get my beginning to dry up for lack of leave 1 ut there is no telling when water. it will come. Likely IIII have to I don't believe I've mentioned wait for a month or so before it about our garden. It is admired becomes my turn. by passersby for the lovely roses. If youlre sending any more par- In all I guess there would be over cels I could do with some coffee, 150 different kinds and they are fruit and juices and that sort of simply beautiful. We try to do a stuff, also shirts and socks and little work on them to keep the cigarettes. So far I have received beds looking tidy, but with the only one barcel which was an grass and our vegetable garden exceptional treat. it is quite a job. Well Prn afraid Vll have to sign Our vegetable garden is fairly off. Try sending a letter by trans- good size and supplies the mess Atlantic. With love to all the of our squadron with fresh výge- family and Dusky. tables which we certainly enjoy. Wili. It's funny, no matter how much you have to eat, you still want more. Perhaps I'm working too Joy is an elation of spirit-of a hard, thus causing the appetite. spirit which trusts in the good- It has been almest two weeks ness and truth of its own posses- since I have received any mail . sions.-Seneca. 71 In The Editor's Ma Toronto, Ontario July 6, 1942. Dear George: may we draw to your attention that on more than one occasion your paper has referred to our property, Kilcolman Farm, as the "Prout Farm". As you know the Lovekins received that land a grant from George III of England in 1796 and it is one of the very few grants which have remained in the saine family continu% for that time. Will you please a î S*f precautions to prevent your sta repeating that error? If we find that term becoming prevalent we shall greatly regret having to dis- pose of a good tenant. Yours very truly, C. Reg. Lovekin NEARLY 20 BOOTHS Fun For Every Member of the Family CARNIVAL WILL BE HELD THURSDJ