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t .>. - 10" (fanabian tErn With Which Are Incorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, And The Orono News VOLUME 88 BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 1942 NUMBER 52 P ogressive Conservatives S rong Platform and Leader Claims Independent Writer Ïl Three-Year-Old Training Plan Hailed As Brilliant Success December 16, 1939, Australia, Commonwealth Air Training Plan like the Stirlings above. The ter- New Zealand and Canada signed is pouring out the trained men rific lambasting of Nazi industrial the agreement which launched the who are gaining mastery of the centres teils the best story os the training plan's success. Its gra- Commonwealth's answer to the air. Men trained in Canada, most duates are serving on every front, Luftwaffe's threat. Now entering of them Canadians, forni the in Britain, the Middle East, the its fourth year the vast British crews of Britain's biggest bombers Far'East, Australia and Alaska. In our humble opinion the best concise report covering, in an un- biased manner, the recent Con- servative convention in Winni- peg appeared in The Financial Post written by that brilliant young Ottawa corres p o n d e n t, Kenneth R. Wilson. True to the standards and reputation of the MacLean Publications Mr. Wilson gives "the news behind the news" which makes his comments au- thentic as well as informative. We have picked out extracts from The Post's report which we think will be of particular interest to our rural readers, as follows: What of the new party plat- forrn? Remember that there are, in effect, two party platforms, the long, highly detailed statement of the party itself and, second, the 14-point creed of Mr. Bracken. Mr. Bracken has made it quite clear that if the convention had not approved "progressive agri- cultural pollcy planks" hle would clothave aceepted the leadership offer. On the basis of a brief dis- cussion with him a! er the con- vention Ibelieve tbis approval does no extend to the contentious "fixed price for wheat" clause which was thrown out in commit- tee and wormed its way back into the platform from the floor o! the convention largely by a fluke. The clause in questionedeclared for a minimum $1.10 per bushel for export wheat and $1.25 for domestic (plus payment for farm storage) on the deliverable quota and an advance payment on the quota. Mr. Bracken holds rather to the view that a fixed statement of price in a platform such as this is dangerous, since prices must be related to other factors. The other basic clauses in the agricultural platform which presumably have Mr. Bracken's support are as fol- lows. 1. To consult and enlist the as- sistance of farminlerestn in for- mulating and putting mbt effect policies for the promotion of the welfare o! agriculture. 2. To maintain farm prices which will secure a monetary re- turn to farmers that bears a fair relatiQ'iship to the cost c b produc- tion, and whicb will establish arity between farm prices and jhe .cost of goods and services far rs must buy. 3. To create a price stabiliza- tioS corporation charged with the duty of controlling price fluctua- tions. 4. To validate by constitution- al amendment the Natural Pro- ducts Marketing Act sobthat or- derly marketing may be carried on under its provisions. 5. To promote the efficiency of Canadian agriculture by a com- prehensive programme of conser- vation and by a national plan for the encouragement of production of- crops and animal products in those areas which are most suit- able and the discouragement of the same type of production in unsuitable areas. 0 6. To maintain and expand markets abroad and find markets at home for surplus crops, and to support scientific research, as ad- vocated by the National Chemur- gic Committee, to discover new uses for farm products and by- products. 7. To establish through the Health of Animais Branch facili- ties for a thorough study of con- tagious diseases among farm ani- mals and to provide adequate facilities for vaccination of ani. mals against Bang's and other contagious diseases. 8. To set up a swine study superstation with sufficient facili- ties and personnel for an exhaus- tive study of measures for the improvement o! the Canadian bacon vog and of means to retain after the war our present quota of bacon exports. 9. To give primary producers adequate representation on all boards set up to market farm pro- ducts. 10. To encourage farmers' or- ganizations for co-operative ef- fort in marketing farm products and in the purchase of supplies . . and obtaining of credit. 11. To set up a credit-control- ling agency in the form of a Cen- tral Farm Bank so as to provide for farm credit at low interest rates. .12. That a special study be made of Health Services so as to provide the farmers of Canada with better medical facilities and hospitalization. Bracken vs. Gardiner So far, John Bracken has had 'Ie better of his arch political .nemy, Hon. James Gardiner, in ecent tilts over western farm programme and policy. H o w strong that advantage will be now that Mr. Bracken is in the federal arena remains to be seen. The first important political test may comne during the Saskatchewan election. Heretofore the Conser- vative influence bas been so in- consequential in that province that a clear C.C.F. win bas been anticipated. With John Bracken as the Progressive-Conservative leader at Ottawa the picture may be different,. Those who know Mr. Bracken best say that If he bas had any one political philosophy in his 20 years of pubie life it hias been a devo- tion to low tariff rather than to any one group or platform. John Bracken bas been nlot so much a Liberal or a Progressive as he has been a low tariff man. Will Protect Farmer If there is to be any compromise in the future it may be taken for granted that it will not be the Canadian farmer who will suffer. If the Canadian industrialist is to seek and find any measure of tariff protection in the future un- der the Bracken fold there will almost certainly be compensatory and offsetting subsidies or bonus payments to the Canadian farmer. Another important outcome of the convention was the determin- ed stand against National govern- ment. In many ways it was made clear that the old National gov- ernment cry of the Manion era was a thing of the past and that the Pro-Cons feel their destny lies in what strength they can muster to themselves by their own efforts and by the broad scope and freedom of their new political credo. It was significant, too, that on three levels the party gave evi- dence of a rebirth of strength and vigor. There were the idealists who spoke their piece at Port Hope, and who had a most profound in- fluence on the new party pro- gramme. There were the "pro- fessionals" and the local party followers who saw at last some- thing else but defeat and disap- pointment looming ahead. There were the "big name"party sup- porters who sensed that anytbing that was done at Winnipeg (no matter how radical it might seem against previous Tory declara- tions of faith) was mild and salu- tary compared to the threat to private enterprise which was im- plicit in the disappearance of the two-party system and the growth in Canada of an official C.C.F. opposition. These groups seemed uniformly pleased with the choice that had been made and the work that had been done. They echoed the com- ment of one shrewd and political- ly-wise newspaperman who voted Winnipeg the most wholesome and above-board national con- vention that has been held in Canada in at least a generation. Seven 2-Day Courses in Farm Mechanies For Durham In January Several two-day Farm Mechan- ics' Courses will be held mn thirtY counties during January and Feb- ruary when subjects of very time- ly interest to every farmer and farmers' sons will beadiscussed and demonstrated. Repairs and adjustments of mower, binders, binder knotters, rope splicing, handy farm devices, etc. will con- stitute the programme. Last week a three-day course for Agricultural Representatives and three or four handy mechan- es from each county was held at Guelph to study the material to be used for the County courses. Walter Reynolds, Port Hope, Wes- ley Taylor, Tyrone and Bowman- ville, Wilfrid Hawke, Orono, and E. A. Summers attended from this county. In Durham County seven two-day courses will be held dur- ing January. Watch for the ad- vertisement giving places and dates in The Statesman during the last week in December.' It will be definitely necessary to keep all the present machinery on the farms in the best of repair. J. Bloom, Controller of Metals and Farm Machinery, announced at theGuelphiCourse that last year there were fifty five million dollars worth ofarm machinery for distribution in Canada. This year there are only eleven mil- lionyand no machinery can pos- sibly be obtained unless it is pas- sed -by a Board that will consider every angle of the case. So we can make up our minds that there is practically no more new ma- chinery for the duration. If you have not done so, check all your machinery carefully and order repairs immediately. Parts that may be welded should receive this method of repair to conserve as there is also a distinct shortage of repairs. Euchre Club Presents Beautiful Coffee Table To President of Club An enjoyable social evening was spent at the home of Mrs. Muriel Dunn on December 16th, when she entertained her Wed- nesday Nite Euchre Club with a Christmas party. There w e r e about 48 guests present. The evening began with a sing-song and dancing with Mrs. Sarah Brown at the piano, ably assisted by Pte. Alex Lynch from the In- ternment Camp. Mrs. B. Gatcheill and Pte. Lynch sang solos, Mrs. Harriet Rogers gave a recitation, and Pte. Fred Shuart tap-danced. Just before Santa Claus (portray- ed by Mrs. Alice Clarke) distri- buted the gifts from the Christ- mas tree, the gathering was called to order and Mrs. Fred Cole read an address and Mrs. Allan Spen- cer presented Mrs. Dunn with a beautiful coffee table on behalf of! everyone present. A tasty lunch was served by the hostess. Mrs. Dunn will entertain at a social evening once a month as well as holding her weekly euchres to send smokes to the boys overseas. Increase In Pay And 1 Allowances Welcomed Increases lifting the pay of pri- vate soldiers to $1.50 a day were announced by Defence Minister Ralston, while payment of the cost-of-living bonus and the new scale of dependents' allowances were announced jointly by Col. Ralston, Air Minister Power and Navy Minister Macdonald, and bonus starts January lst. Mothers and other dependent relatives will be allowed to earn up to $40 a month without loss of allowance, instead of $20 as at present. Allowances will be provided for as many as six children, in- stead of only four for men and two officers, as at present. "In order to ensure that the dependents of the privates will share in this increase in pay," it is provided that a private receiv- ing $1.50 a day will be required to assign $23 a month to his wife in place of the present $20. Under the new plan the allow- anceto be paid in respect of the third child will be $10 a month, instead of $9 as at present, while the amount for the fourth child will be $8 instead of $6, and $8 each also will be paid for the fifth child and the sixth. The announcement urged de- pendents not to write inquir.ing about the changes during the next few weeks because staffs will be busy working overtime to put the changes into effect. Church League Hockey Church League Hockey, spons- ored by the Rotary Club, got un- der way Saturday morning with six teams playing three games. The schedule has been drawn up for the next five weeks and then playoffs will commence. The first game was at 9 o'clock with Al Martin's team defeating Fred Cowle's team by 5-4. Goals: Martin's - Martin 2, Childs 3; Cowle's - Woodard, D a d s o n, Cowle 2. Second game atta quarterf10 ten with Rundle's leam de!eating Hooper's by 9 to 2. Goals: Hoop- ers-Sturrock, Hooper; Rundle's -Perfect 5, Lemon 2, Rundle 2. Third game at 10.30 resulted in a 5 to 2 victory for Tighe's team over Cattran's leam. G o a 1 s : Tighe's-Tighe 2,tPatterson, Wil- cox, Dustan; Cattran's-Stutt, Cat- tran. Referee: James Stutt. Impressive Candlelight Service Held at Trinity In the candle-lit auditorium of Tiinity United Churc, Rev. J. E. G iffith conducted a beautiful' se=vice Sunday evening, assisted b Mrs. L. W. Dippell. At the front of the pulpit a wiite cradle was placed with in- tekior lighting. Around it were h ge wooden initials displaying letters I. H. S., fixed so candles might be placed on them at in- tervals. At the back of the cradle was a large white taper, and around the choir loft several candelabra. Opening with soft organ music by W. E. Workman, accompanied by Miss Phyllis Challis at the piano, Mr. Griffith and Mrs. Dip- pell proceeded with the service. Illuminating the cradle to repre- sent the birth of Christ, the min- ister then lit the taper which symbolized the light started in the world by His birth. While members of the Senior Choir came in slowly and made their way into the gallery with lighted candles, the Junior Choir entered from the rear of the church and marched to the front carrying lighted candles. The seniors placed theirs on the gal- lery railing in front of them while the juniors deposited theirs aI the front of the church. The musical part of the service consisted o Christmas carols sung by the congregation and choirs, and a beautiful vocal solo by Owen Nicholas. Mrs. Dippell gave the Christmas story, a Norwegian legend concerning the Christmas rose. Two Divorce Cases Among four decrees nisi grant- ed by Mr. Justice Makins in un- defended divorce actions at Co- bourg last week in Supreme Court was that of Mrs. Reta Edith Bur- gess of Bowmanville from ber husband, Howard Burgess, aleo of Bowmanville. She was represent- ed by W. R. Strike. No costs were asked by the plaintiff and no chil- dren were involved in the action. A decreecabsolute was ganted in tbe divorce o! E. A. Allin, Bow, manville, from Margaret Allin, Toronto, evidence on which was heard last spring. W. R. Strike represented Mr. Allin. A. W. S. Greer of Oshawa was counsel for Mrs. M. A. Nelson, of Cobourg, wbo won a decree nisi, custody o! three childrenunder 16 and $15 a week alimony from ber husband, George Nelson of Port Hope. Christmas Message Brouglit to Rotary By Rev. F. H. Joblin "People who say the world is no better for the birth of Christ do not know history," Rev. F. H. Joblin, pastor of St. Paul's United: Church, told members of Bowman- ville Rotary Club gathered at the Balmoral for their luncheon- meeting Friday noon. "Even peo- ple who have no use for Church or God cannot live without reap- ing the benefits of Christ's birth." Christ's birth was the birth of New Truth. Ignorance and super- stition were rife in the world of decadent Greece and Pagan Rome. Truth-the only antidote for sup- erstition-came with Christ. "Ye shall know the Truth and the Truth shall make you free" is a truism that has been proved countless times down through the centuries. Christ's birth was the birth of! a New Humanity. With Christ came a new attitude, not only to God but to man, a new brother- hood. The phrase, "It is more blessed 10 give than to receive" is the ideal behindChristmas. I is making others happy that prompts us 10 do so much at Christmas. Every year more funds are started to help those less fortunate than ourselves, and one of the greatest of these is the Telegram British War Victims' Fund. How true is Dickens' "Christmas time is a good time- a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time." Christ's birth was the birtb o! New Beauty. Christmas time is sacred in memory because of its beauty. The simple, beautiful story appeals to young and old alike. Beauty has found expres- sion in music; in musical treasures like "Hark the Herald Angels" and "Away in a Manger." It has found on outlet in Art, in the works of Raphael, Michaelangelo, Titian, and Rembrandt. Modern Architecture had its roots in the oic! cathedral buildings. All arts go back 1o the Little Babe for be- gnnngs and Christ is inspiration for true beauty in life. Ugliness or filth cannot stand in the same place or heant with Hlm. Christ's birth was the birth of New Hope. The greatest thing aboutaChristmas is its messageo! hope and good cheer, ils promise of "peace on ear-". The greatest blight in the world today is war. War deals with the result of hat- red, greed, etc., in the human heart. Christ deals witb the causes of such. Man's biggest problem is himself. The need for the Christmas message is imperative as it gives us that for wbicb 10 hope and trust. Inhconcluding Mr. Joblin quoted the following verses: "Christ that was born on Christ- mas Day, Laid on the world His two small hands, Lifting il orlds and worlds away Up tot he level of Love's demands. And Those hands hold, though pierced with nails They hold on still in power and pain, And they shall hold till Satan fails And Love comes to His own to reign." Rotarian T. H. Knight introduc- ed Mr. Joblin, and President L. W. Dippell thanked him for his splen- did Christmas message. There is little doubt that the restriction of liquor sales, ordered by Prime Minister W. L. Macken- zie King under the War Measure Act, is meeting with approval of the vast majority of the people across Canada. It is considered a firm but tem- perate measure in the cause of temperance designed to help Can- ada to carry out with greater efficiency its responsibilities to itself and its partners in the strug- gle against the forces of aggres- sion. As Mr. King said in his an- nouncement Dec. 17, "Temper- ance is essential if the services of hien and women are to be em- ployed to the best and most use- ful effect according to the physi- cal capacity and ability of each. Nothing less will assure a total effort." Within War Control Technically the Provinces have control over the sale of liquor. The Dominion's action, however, which cuts down the amount of spirits releasable for sale by 30 per cent, wine by 20, beer by 10 per cent, is within the constitu- tional rights of the Federal Gov- ernment. As it is a war measure it could in anydevent have been carried ouI under the War Measures Act. The order in council which also prohibits liquor advertising dur- ing the war and the fortification of wine with distilled spirits fur- ther asks the full co-operation of the Provinces through regulations restricting the hours of liquor sale. "New Code of Honor" Mr. King also appealed to the highest sense of chivalry of the people. "A change of attitude in some things at a time of war," he said, "might even be made to constitute a new code of honor." The increased consumption of liquor in war time, which Mr. King says in the case of imported and domestic spirits has been 37 ½ per cent, has been causing concern and regret even to that very large section of the people who would very honestly oppose total pro- hibition, in what they at least consider the interests of national welfare. They will undoubtedly welcome the firm action of the Federal Government. The Earl of Athlone Pins Brother's Wings On Alex C. Colville Mrs. Alex Colville, Church Street, Bowmanville, was one of the proudest mothers in Canada Friday afternoon. At No. 13 S.F.T.S., St. Hubert, Quebec, she watched His Excel- lency, The Earl of Athlone, Gov- ernor-General of Canada, pin wings on her airman son, Alex C. Colville, who also received his commission as a pilot officer in the R.C.A.F. at the same time. "It is indeed an honor to pin his brother's wings on Alex," the Earl of Athlone told Mrs. Colville. The wings referred to were those of her second son, Flt. Sgt. Pilot William Freeborne Colville, who was killed in Newfoundland last May. Mrs. Colville had a pleasant chat with Princess Alice, and Group Captain J. S. Scott, M.C., A.F.C., CO. o! No. 13 S.F.T.S., as well as His Excellency. Pilot Officer Colville is now home on two weeks' leave. He received his education at Bow- manville High School, and is keenly interested in Trinity Unit- ed Church where he attended be- fore enlisting. His youngest bro- ther, L.A.C. J. S. (Sandy) Col- ville, is training at the R.C.A.F. station at Belleville. Corporal Alex Lyle Now Qualified Parachutist Home from Montana "Ours is the first unit in the world in which soldiers of two nations are welded together in all training as a fighting unit," Cor- poral Alex Lyle, only Bowman- ville boy known to be a qualified parachutist, told The Statesman Friday afternoon. Alex, wearing the uniform of the United States Army, was home on the first leave he has had since going to Helena, Mon- tana, for training on August 30. "I am training for overseas service," he said, "but you will appreciate that I cannot discuss just what all our training includes and when we will be going." He has made his two jumps, which are required before a para- chutist is qualified. When we told him we had heard two Wes- tern Ontario boys were home, his first question was 'How many jumps did they say they made?' Then he proceeded to tell us of a man who returned to his home town and told the folks there he had made 52 jumps to create an impression. "He stretched it too far. They just don't allow you to jump like that. All you are required to do is jump twice af- ter which you are certified quali- fied. They aren't fussy over broken legs in our unit," he said. Then he showed us the red patch shaped like a flint arrow- head which he wore on the left sleeve of his tunic. It had the insignia "U.S.A.-Canada" emoroi- dered on it. "I received that af- er I made my second jump," he remarked. "I also was given my wings." The silver wings were on a background of red, white and blue. His shoulder cord was red, white and blue, and was made of parachute shroud line. Alex is in perfect physical con- dition. "You can't help but be in fine shape with the training we get," he said. Corporal Alex is but one of a military-minded family. A sister, Lucy, is a private with the C.W. A.C., and is stationed at Ottawa. Brother Tommy is with the Mid- land Regiment at Prince Rupert, and brother Louis, a former Mid- land, has been serving overseas since September. Their parents are ex-Fire Chief George Lyle and Mrs. Lyle o! Prospect Street. Officers Are Installed By Bowmanville Purple Guards No. 2384 Lodge Bowmanville Purple Guards No. 2384 held its election and in- stallation of officers on December 15th, with Right Worshipful Bro- ther H. A. Graham, Field Secre- tary of Grand Lodge of Ontario East, as installing officer. These members were elected and installed: Worshipful Master -Wor. Bro. Clifford L. Moore, who is a Past Master of L.O.L. No. 539, Cameron, and a Past District .Master of District No. 4, Victoria County, and also held the office of Deputy County Master of Vic- toria County before coming to L.O.L. No. 2384; Deputy Master- Bro. George A. Brown, who is well experienced in the work of the lodge and is a Past Deputy District Master of District No. 4, Victoria County; Chaplain-Bro. W. J. Underhill; Recording Secre- tary-Wor. Bro. A. Fletcher, who is. the immediate Past Master; Financial Secretary-Treasurer - Wor. Bro. W. H. Yeo; Marshall- Bro. W. Barrable; lst Lecturer- Bro. C. Oliver; 2nd Lecturer- Wor. Bro. E. Byam; 1st Commit- teeman-Bro. Roy Wilkins. The lodge is looking '.. ward to a very successful year with this line-up of officers in the chairs. Mrs. W. A. Stinson, Janetville, who is spending the winter with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Stinson, Mill- brook, slipped on the ice and broke her wrist. Mrs. Stinson is in her 81st year, and has the un- usual distinction of being the eld- est of nine sisters, seven of whom are living. Mrs. S. T. Dowson, Providence, is a sister. Word Picture of Conditions In South America Given at Women's Canadian Club , Perhaps the best explanation given so far for the seeming re- servation shown by Argentina in backing up and enthusing over moves suggested by the United States in recent years was given by Rev. J. B. McLaurin, D.D., when addressing the Women's Canadian Club in St. John's Par- ish Hall Monday afternoon. Dr. McLaurin is General Secretary of the Canadian Baptist Foreign Mis- sion Board in Toronto and is a brother of Mrs. J. H. H. Jury, Bowmanville. "The South Americans have a deep admiration for the United States, and the names of Wash- ington and Lincoln have been in- spiration for many of their great men. But the United States is so big financially, economically and territorially that they are slightly suspicious that they will come in and set up a hegemony over them," he said. "Argentina fancies itself as the leader of South America. The best educated, and the largestpropor- tion o! European blood la in Argentina. In all conferences we find Argentina standing up and vetoing what is proposed by the United States. But they have not the same feeling for Canada. Can- ada is a country o! nearly eleven millions, much smaller in popula- tion, and a country that has fol- lowed a "hands off" policy." To understand South Ameni- cans, as"Dr. McLaurin pointed out, one has to know something of the history of the country and its struggle for freedom. Here you will find the key. It is for no little reason that the passion for liberty is the thing that stands first in their lives. Perhaps the greatest figure is Simon Bolivar, the patriot called 'The Liberator' who was born at Caracas, of noble family. After studying at Madrid, he travelled extensively in Europe and the United States. Returning to Vene- zuela in 1809, he determined to free his country from Spanish rule. War with Spain began in 1811 when Venezuela declared its independence, and five times Bo- livar, the leader of the Revolu- tionists, was forced to flee the country, always returning to or- ganize his forces once more. Venezuela and Granda united in 1819, to form the Republic of Co- lombia, with Bolivar chosen pre- sident. The Constitution of the republic was proclaimed in 1821 and Bolivar was reappointed pre- sident. He drove the Spanish from Ecuador in 1823, and was appoint- ed dictator until independence Mr. F. Sutton Presents1 Informai Carol Concert By Sault School Pupils Francis Sutton, former music supervisor of the BowmanvilleJ schools, continues his reputation for presenting entertaining Christ- mas concerts according to Sault Ste Marie Star from which we take these extracts: An entirely delightful musical entertainment was presented in Central United Church in the form of an informal Carol pro- gram presented by the choirs and orchestras of the ten city public schools. It was the third Christmas con- cert wbich bas been presented in the city under the direction o! Mr. Francis Sutton, school music supervisor. The fine program included the singing o! carols by individual and massed choirs of the schools, and selections by the publie school orchestras, as well as a Christmas pantomime. Mr. C. E. Winter as representa- tive o! the Public School Board spoke brie!ly sayingShow pleased the board was with what was be- ing done in the achools and that the Soo was one of the cities in Ontario which has a music super- vison. He spoke of the advantages of music both as a means of pro- moting friendship and as a mode of expression. The massed public school or- chestra demonstrated their ability and versatility by playing three groups of numbers, waltzes, and medleys of symphonic and opera melodies. Mr. Sutton pointed out that it was not his aim to present a bal- anced orchestra but to get music started in the junior schools, get the notion into the pupils' heads that they can play and it was the job of the secondary schools to take the material and develop it. Mr. Sutton was full of praise for the assistance given him by the teachers and in connection with trombone work mentioned in particular Mr. C. Agnew who had really stepped in and built up interest and enthusiasm for that instrument. The Junior orchestra composed of younger players who have not practised long played four ele- mentary tunes with enthusiasn concluding with London Bridge. THEIR GOOD DEED The teaching staff, students and caretaker of Bowmanville High School, instead of exchanging gifts as in other years, donated $27.00 to the Christmas Cheer for British Children Fund - which was a splendid idea. was secured. He hoped to unite the South American republics, but it was feared he desired to make himself dictator of a South Ameri- can empire and discord arose causing much strife in his last year. His memory has been com- memorated by statues in the cap- itals of the countries he liberated. His name is given to the republic he helped tc found, Bolivia. "Because of this emotion for liberty South America is solidly on the side of the United Nations," Dr. McLaurin stated. 'What hin- dered them coming in at the be- ginning of the war?' you will ask. My answer would be fear-what if Hitler wins? We must not for- get there are huge economic blocks of Germans and Italians in South America. It is a miracle that Hitler did not capitalize on this. But it is Hitler's genius for missing the boat, not knowing when to time the different strokes that saved us along with the fact there is more stability in the country than ever before. "The most important pheno- menon of last 25 years has been the rediscovery of South America. We are getting rid of the idea of thinking of Brazil nuts and coffee when South America is mention- ed. We have begun to realize that it is one of the greatest reservoirs of raw material that we need," he said. Dr. McLaurin also told of his trip to South America by Pan- American clipper, and of many interesting and colorful experi- ences which show that South America iscwaking up. "Because we are inheritors of the British tradition and sharers in the Amer- ican tradition, we are welcome in South America. They have a very high regard for Brtain in South America. They regard Britain as the great liberal power, the power that has always stood for free- dom," he concluded. At the conclusion of his address Dr. McLaurin answered many questions on India, the country where he was born and lived for many years. A recent address by Rev. Dr. Ben Gullison, also a Baptist missionary, has intensi- fied the interest of the Women's Canadian Club in the Indian prob- lem which has been foremost in the world's affairs since the unanimous refusal of the Indians to accept Sir Stafford Cripps' plan for independence. Mrs. W. P. Rogers, president, expressed the appreciation of the club to Dr. McLaurin for his time- ly and informative address. Rotarians Appreciate Girls' Assistance Un Collecting Clothing Appreciation for what the Jun- ior Red Cross girls of Bowman- ville High School have volunteer- ed to do to help the Rotarians' drive for clothing for the bomb victims of Great Britain is ex- pressed in a letter received by Editor James from Ernest A. Purkis of Toronto Rotary Club who some weeks ago addressed the local club. "I certainly want to thank you for the copies of The Statesman I received, and I am delighted to know that this work is going to go ahead in such an efficient man- ner. If you get the opportunity, kindly express to the girls our gratitude for their interest in this much needed effort," he wrote. Enclosed with the letter was a copy of a letternMr. Purkis had received from one o! the rner- bers of the Liverpool Rotary Club who runs a mission over there. It is very interesting and we are reproducing parts of it as we thought our readers rnighl like 10 know o! some o! the lite inci- dents which have taken place over there and which describe that traditional British courage. The letter follows: "A Gèrman Scientific Journal (Archiv. fur Biologie and Rassen- wissenschaft) has discovered that there is a beneficial side to air raids. This is what it says "Dur- ing air attacks the thickly popu- lated areas of towns and cities are bound to suffer most. These areas are inhabited by people who are usually poor, who are not likely ever to improve their lot and who are no great asset to the community. Their loss is not therefore to be unduly regretted." "It has been my privilege for a quarter of a century to serve the people who according to this Nazi philosophy are no great as- set to their community, and whose loss is not therefore to be unduly regretted. "We have a North county say- ing 'There's nowt so queer as folk'. It has become a growing conviction with me that however diverse people may be they are all capable of a splendour and heroism which makes one proud to live and work among them. The stories I have to tell speak for hundreds and thousands of ordinary working folk who faced with good humour and fortitude days and nights of unrelieved strain and horror; their faith and courage carried them through un- perturbed. As we say over here -"They can take it." "The stories that follow relate to what has already passed into Liverpool history as 'The Great (Continued on page 4) I . I Premier King Restricts Liquor Sale ~. Aid to War Efficiency The Lend-a-Hand and Onwego Groups of Trinity C.G.I.T. united on Monday evening and enjoyed an hour of carol singing outside. The groups later divided with the Lend-a-.Hand members going to Miss Bunner's home for a Christ- mas party, and the Onwego mem- bers enjoying a similar party at Miss Pritchard's. The C.G.I.T. National Vesper and Candle Light Service will be held Sunday eve- ning at Trinity United Church when St. Paul's girls will unite with Trinity.