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With Whiéh Are Incorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, And The Orono News VOLUME 89 BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 1943 NUMBER 5 No Major Crimes Committed Thefts, Break-mIns Decrease ,Chief S. Venton Reports In tfle Town of Bowmanville during the year just passed, the following infractions of the law were reported to the Police De- partment: Breaking & Entering 7 Attempt break in_------ -----4 Petty thefts ---------------40 Autos stolen (ahl recov'd) -----5 Bicycles stolen (5 recov'd)- 6 Arrests 38 Arrested¯for other depts.--- 10 Chief Venton was gratified to be able to report no major crimes committed in Bowmanville during the last year and also to report a decrease in the number of break- ins and thefts of all kinds. Inter- viewed by The Statesman, he stated that what crimes had oc- curred in town were negligible, that much of the stolen goods had been recovered, and that the largest outstanding loss during the year (which has not been recov- ered) is less than $50.00. Charges and Convictions Reports and complaints investi- gated, as recorded in the Day Book, the chief revealed, number- ed over 400, but even with that large number, none were of a serious nature. Below is a tabu- lation of the results of these in- vestigations in detail: Charged before Magistrate- 108 Convictions .........-- __.- ..... 101 Withdrawn & dismissed_- 7- These charges were classified as follows: Highway Traffic Act offenses, 53; Liquor Control Act, 18; Criminal offenses, 23; Breaches of Town Bylaws, 14. Accidents involving automo- biles within the town limits, Chief Venton revealed, numbered but 35, and of these but two involved any considerable property dam- age. Most were caused by wet or icy pavements, and of the two serious accidents, both involved trucks only and not passenger- carrying cars, a speaking tribute to Bowmanville's traffic control system, the Chief added with pride. On the waterfront there was only one fatality by drowning. Weed Inspection Owners and those responsible lor vacant property were ordered to eut weeds on 16 lots. But the Chief wished to cal attention fa one salient fact: There is a short- ,'îge of labor in Bowmanville. A vacant lot with long grass may be an eye sore and still be weed-free. Therefore he wished to beg the indulgence of the townspeople in this matter and asked them not to be too hasty. Sanitary Inspection. Twenty-one samples of milk were collccted and forwarded to the Provincial Laboratories, as were also four samples of water from the lake and swimming tank at the Cream of Barley Camp. All restaurants kitchens and and bake shops were visited un- der the new regulations. All tour- ist homes and tourist booths were also inspected and, when condi- tionstions warranted, were grant- ed a certificate of approval. And the police deparfment co-operated whole heartedly with the con- tagious disease warnings and cards and in all other ways. In conclusion Chief Venton asked The Statesman to express publicly his deep appreciation of the splendid co-operation he had received from the Mayor, Acting Mayor, and members of the Coun- cil, as well as from the general public of Bowmanville, and to thank all others who assisted his department in any way. Oshawa Presbytery Regional Training School at Trinity A capable and enthusiastic dele- gation of young people of the Oshawa Presbytery, under the leadership of Roy Ormiston, led discussion groups at the Regional Training School held Monday eve- ning at Trinity Sunday School. The School took the place of the regular Young People's meeting. President Doris Dudley, of Trin- ity, welcomed the guests and called on Rev. J. E. Griffith to lead in a lively singsong. This was followed immediately by an im- pressive worship service conduct- ed by Helen Pritchard, with Doris Dudley, Bert Johnston, and Rev. Griffith assisting, the theme of which was "Come Ye After Me." Ileen Balson was accompanist. Roy Ormiston outlined the plans .Afor the dicussion groups. Three divisions were made: Citizenship, Culture, and Worship, with Merle Thompson, Kitty Warburton and Jean Battle respective leaders. Many new and useful suggestions were gathered from these discus- sions. Presbytery President Hugh Miller, of Claremont, spoke a few well chosen words to the young people. Other Unions represented at this Training School ineluded Maple Grove, Orono, and New- castle. All beef purchased for the Can- adian armed forces is -inspected and stamped by graders of the In- spection and Grading Services, Dominion Department of Agricul- ture. Thousands of carcasses are approved every week. ' ' Sunday Desecration Discussed by Ministers The February meeting of the West Durham Ministerial Asso- ciation was held at the home of Rev. H. W. Foley, Bowmanville, on Monday. The president, Rev. W. P. Rogers, was in charge. Further information was forth- coming regarding plans for a Teacher Training School for Bow- rranville. There are good pros- spects that the school may be held about the middle of March. The chief feature of the meet- ing was the paper given by Rev. F. Joblin on "The Sunday Prob- lem." The failure of many to ob- serve'TSunday as a day of worship was noted. It was held however, that the chief responsibility for this condition rested upon the churches themselves. Likewise the solution of the problem rested with them. The Sunday problem was not, therefore, an isolated one, but depended for its solution on the vitality of the spiritual life of the church. Let the church emphasize repentance and for- giveness, it was pointed out, and the problem of Sunday observance would be solved. The paper led to much discus- sion during which various views were expressed. Refreshments were served, and the meeting was closed with the benediction. The British Ministry of Agricul- ture states that farmers in Ger- many who require to purchase a new farm implement must prove the necessity for such a machine by supplying as scrap a similar machine used on the farm until 1941 or 1942. FIRE NARROWLY .AVERTED We've heard that money burns a hole in some people's pockets but we have had no experience in this ine our- selves and little thought ever to make the acquaintance of a man who had. Sunday, however, we heard the fol- lowing true story, one of the famous Riipley "Believe-It- Or-Not" kind, which we pass on in substantiation of the fact that the thlng can happen: Fred Duncan, caretaker of Orono United Church, was fixing the furnaces one day last week and on completing the job went home and hung up his hat and coat. A few minutes later both were afire and only quick ac- tion on Duncan's part in get- ting them outside saved ea- ing the fire brigade. No ex- planation can be given for the occurrence unless it's a fact that Fred's money did the trick. It is quite possible, however, that a coal lodged in the coat pocket could have started the blaze, but highly improbable. Anyway, what- ever it was, Fred's nice new home had a narrow squeak as a resut. GIRL GUIDE NEWS On Monday the ist and 2nd Guide Companies met for their regular weekly meeting. The two companies divided and each had patrol drill and uniform in- spection. The 2nd Company con- tinued with Morse signalling and First Aid. The lst Company had a review of ail the Tenderfoot laws, knots, health rules, and Morse code. Miss M. Moore led the girls in dancing and games, and the meeting ended with Taps. Things aren't-going well with Hitler. He is firing generals as colleges do when they having a losing football season. Alcan Hîghway Offers Variety Hoar Finds Cooks Must Be Praised 1~4 Everett V. Hoar, Bowmanville, who lsata Dawson Creek, B.C., with the R. Melville Smith Co., has written an interesting letter ta Editor James, gelling of a trp he took up the Alcan Highway. Belheving our readers would enjoy this letter, we are reproducing it here: Dawson Creek, Jan. 17, 43. Dear George: It being Sunday evening and having some spare time on my hands, decided to tell you of miy trip up the Alcan Highwayf0 Mile 215, above Fort Nelson. However, I had beffer start at the beginning. On Saturday afternoon, Jan. 9, Colonels Caley and Bogan re- quested me to go up the highway to make a log of the road. I started out Monday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m., driving a Chevrolet half- ton light delivery truck, carrying along with me a set of 'chains, two tow chains, a sleeping bag and my club-bag. I arrived, at Fort St. John at 11.30 a.m. and had dinner at the R. Melville Smith camp. I might say here that every civilian em- ployed up here is given a badge with a number (mine is 4913). This badge entitles you to get meals( gas, oil, repairs and sleep- ing accommodation at any camp on the highway. It's a grand feeling to drive up to a gas pump and say: "Fill. her up." No cou- pons are required. All they take is your name and number. After dinner we (George Camp- bell, one of the owners of Camp- bell Construction at Mile 165, North Fort Nelson, accompanied me) started northward on a love- ly highway as smooth as pave- ment. At Mile 30 North Fort St. John, the highway ends and we take the tote road. The road is divided into sections. Mile 269, Fort St. John, is Nelson, and from Nelson the mileage starts again at 0. We arrived at Jupps Camp, Mile 125J, at 4.30 and got our first close view of the mountains. We intended staying here for supper and the night, but as it was early we had a lunch, took on gas and oil and decidçd to make for a camp farther up the line. The road here is quite hilly and crooked. We drove on till 8 p.m., arriving at the camp we had picked on on the map to put up for the night. However, it turned out to be a tent camp, and not wanting to sleep under canvas, we decided to drive to Mile 8, Nelson, where R. Melville Smith Co. have another camp. The road was gbtting more hilly and crooked as we drove along. The beams of our headlights were like a giant pair of scissors cutting the darkness ahead of the truck. We drove for what seemed ages without seeing a light. We seem- ed to be on a massive treadmill, going round and round, and ap- parently getting nowhere. However, at about 9.30 p.m. we came to an American Army post, where every vehicle on the high- way must stop and report. Also you must show your pass. After satisfying the guard we were mak- ing a survey of the road, we ask- ed him how far to Mile 8N. He said about nine miles. (ContInued on Page 7) Local Girl's Picture Along with a page fram the Montreal Standard, January 30th issue, The Statesman received the following letter: "While looking t hrough The Standard, I came across these pictures of the CWAC's on active service in England. Looking at the third picture from the top, I noticed a girl wearing a white apran. I think she is anc of your Bowmanville girls. I shuld knaw her name but for the moment I haven frgotten it. I hope Inam right." You are most definitely right, Sgt. R. H. Keane, RAF Station, Penfield Ridge, N.B. (Incident- ally, this Oronoite is a wireless air gunner and is finishing his course af Penficld Ridge). Affer careful scrutiny we have decided that the girl in question is none other than Sgt. Irene Casbourn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Cas- boum, Bowmanville, who wen overseas in the fall. If you have the paper, the picture is on page 17. Officers Installed by Eastern Star Lodge Durham Chapter 181, Order of the Eastern Star, held its annual installation of officers in Oddfel- low's Hall Tuesday, January 26. The banquet preceding the meet- ing was attended by a large num- ber of visitors and members, Bro. Wm. Found being toastmaster. The installation ceremonies were conducted by Sis. Sara Rob- ertson, Past Grand Matron, Tor- onto, and Bro. Alex. Creighton, Oshawa, assisted by Past Matrons and Patrons of various Chapters. Sister Rita Dudley rendered sev- eral very fine solos. The retiring matron, Sister Cora Rice, was presented with her jewel and a tilt-top table. Bro. Fred Bowen, retiring patron, re- ceived a table lamp. The newly installed matron, Sis. Eleanor Chambers, received a Bible from her officers, also many other beau- tiful gifts from her family. Officers installed were: Worthy Matron, Sis. Eleanor Chambers; Worthy Patron, Bro. Wm. Found; Assoc. Matron, Sis. Hazel Gibbs; Secretary, Sis. Ruby Cox; Treas- urer, Sis. Annie Bounsall; Chap- lain, Sis. Ada Found; Marshal, Sis. Leola Miller; Organist, Sis. Rita Dudley; Conductress, Sis. Mary Jewel; Assoc. Conductress, Sis. Judy Armstrong; Adah, Sis. Elsie Alldread; Ruth, Sis. Winnifred Werry; Esther, Sis. Lillian Bettles; Martha, Sis. Mary Jamieson; Elec- ta, Sis. Edna Anderson; Warder, Sis. Florence Highfield; Sentinel, Sis. Maude Holt. The difference between a ru- mour and a lie is that some people will not repeat something they know to be a lie. A new and more economical type of umbrella is planned. We hope that it will be so economical that it will not cause a person to sniteh it. Authenti German Propaganda Films At Opera House Friday Niglit i Extension -of Rural Hydro Is Advocated By Houck Describing Hydro as the farm- ers' "most reliable hired man,' Hon. W. L. Houck, vice-chairman of the Ontario Hydro Commission, told the Bowmanville Canadian Club Wednesday night that he in- tended to ask for a conference of the authorities concerned to study the question of permitting power to be obtained on Ontario farms. "I will strongly urge a confer- ence to be held at once with the Dominion Power Controller, the Dominion Metals Controller and the Ontario Hydro Commission to see if there, is not some way we can plan so as to allow power to be installed on farms in need of it," said Mr. Houck. "Food is es- sential. It must be had. So why should we not help the man who is the backbone of the whole Do- minion?" Needed Service Denied Under present regulations the Ontario Commission was forced to deny service to farme1. in many urgent cases, the vice-chairman said. There was a critical need for electrical energy on Ontario farms and the commission was fully aware of the need of pro- viding new rural lne extensions, he pointed out. "As vice-chairman of the com- mission I intend to do my utmost to have the present stringent regu- lations relaxed," said Mr. Houck.* "Where lines pass or are close to farms that have not yet received power, they should be allowed at once to wire the buildings if we hope to keep the farmers on the job. The migration of farmers' sons to the armed services and to war industries has left the farmers in a serious position, and in many cases heavy chores are being done by women. I dare say that if it were not for Hydro, many farmers would be forced to sell practically all their livestock. "We urge the farmer to pro- duce more," continued Mr. Houck. "Farming is a seven-day-a-week job with long hours. Farmers should be given consideration with regard to having power to help out." While the commission was un- able to carry out a large rural extension program in 1942 because of the necessity of conserving construction for war purposes, rural growth in previous years had been almost phenomena. At the end of 1941 more than 20,000 miles of rural primary lines had been constructed ta serve no fcw- e than 130,000 mural consumers. The vice-chairman praised Bow- manville Public Utilities Commis- sion for its splendid showing in Hydro matters. It was a striking tribute to the administration of the local body that it had paid off a 20-year debenture for $71,000 within 10 years, he said. A CLEAN SHEET The annual tuberculosis test was made in Bowman- ville High School in January. A few pupils reacted and were required to undergo X- rays. All those who had X-rays taken were found to be free from tuberculosis. The official report of the test states: "There is no evidence of recent or active tubercu- losis in Bowmanvifle High School. Former Bowmanville School Instructor Tells of Requirements Oshawa Presbyterial Raises Allocation The executive of the Oshawa Prcsbyterial, together with the presidents of the auxiliaries with- in the Presbyterial, held their an- nual meeting in King St. United Church, Oshawa, January 26. Mrs. S. LittlevFood, president of the - Ir" Durham County Club 0f Toronto, Honore Scottish Pioneers By Elsie R. Fair. The swirl of the pipes was seen at the January meeting of the Durham County Club of Toronto, when a large audience was called to order by the Scottish president, Dr. G. W. McGill, .who was proud- ly decorated with the insignia of his native clan. In a few well chosen remarks he mentioned that this one night of the year was specially devoted to those from the "Land o' the Heather." He also took occasion to refer to the passing of two dis- tinguished members of the club, Dr. J. Elliott, the well known au- thority on modern treatment of tuberculosis; and D. T. Washing- ton, the club's oldest member at the time of his death. These two gentlemen had exemplified many of the highest ideals of citizenship, Dr. McGill said, bringing home to all of us that "Time Marches On. After a vocal solo by Leslie Keith, accompanied by his Dur- hamite wife, and selections on the bagpipes by Piper Murdo Mac- Gregor in full Scottish regalia, Rev. Clifton J. MacKay, of Vic- toria, Presbyterian Church, was ntroduced by ex-president, Dr. D. D. MacDonald, as speaker of the evening. Mr. Mackay prefaced his re- marks on "Scottish Humor" by reminding the audience that one outstanding reason for the wide- spread use of Scottish jokes and wit was that, as a race, "they could take it" without losing their temper; in fact, the speaker said, the Scotch actually seemed to en- joy their own jokes. Rev. MacKay went on to say that the Scots often turned a joke to good account, as witness the Aberdonian who, during the de- pression of a few years ago, ap- peared more prosperous than his fellow shopkeepers. This Aber- donian lived in a small town in Western Canada and when, one day, he furbished forth his front windows with a brand new set of blinds, the already aroused curi- osity of his fellow townsmen over his unaccountable prosperity rose fo fever heat.. They demanded an explanation, asking for particulars of the method he used to achieve such marvelous resuts. hTis no sac wunnerfu'," he told them mod- estly; 'For the matter o' that, 'tis quite seemple. I merely placed a bottle on the coonter labeled, 'Help the blind,' an' ma geenerous customers deed." Another source of Scots strength lies in their resourcefulness and economy, as illustrated by the ex- perience of three Scotsmen who went to London, the speaker con- tinued. One of the three became suddenly ill and died. When his two friends learned it would re- quire double fare to return the body home by express, they de- cided to seat the corpse between them in the coach. Remarking the pallid appearance of their silent companion, one of the pas- sengers said: "Your friend looks very ill, sir. In fact, he looks as though he may have expired." To which one of the canny Scots- men replied: "A-weel, ye may be (Continued on page S) lNatural gas found in the coal seams in the eastern U.S. coal mining fields, now wasted, could be saved and used through a new development on horizontal drill- ing, declares Leo Ranney, mining engineer. Captured Nazi propaganda films showing the cruelties of the en- emy, and forming an indelible re- cord of the barbarities of the system against which Canada, Britain and the United Nations fight, will be shown Friday night in the Opera House under the auspices of the Bowmanville branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society. Members of the Red Cross So- ciety, and groups in Bowmanville doing war work are especially in- vited to attend as well as the general public. At this gathering a summary of the materials used and the amounts raised by thei Red Cross Society will be giveni as well as figures and facts re- garding the war work done by other organizations in town. Perhaps some have wondered why the advertisement in last week's paper read "aduits only". There was a reason for that. Aside from the nature of the films, this is to be a meeting to whip up war consciousness in Bowman- ville. Facts and figures and rea- sons why have little appeal for children. It is the duty of every adult in Bowmanville to be at the Opera House at 8 o'clock Friday night. The Red Cross Society has gone to a lot of trouble to bring these films here. They are comingi through the courtesy of Militaryl District No. 2 with headquarters in Toronto. It is likely that Sgt. Major Dymond, of the Royal Can- adian Engineers, a veteran of two wars will be present. It is expected that an outline of what Bowmanville is required to do durrng the coming months will bc given tomorrow night. More Blood Donors Needed From District That 15,000 blood donors will attend local clinics during 1943 is the hope and expectation of Red Cross officials in charge of donor activities in this district. To achieve this objective, 1,250 donors must present themselves each month at the various clinics for men and women held at Osh- awa and at the sub-clinic at Ajax. The Oshawa Blood Donor Clin- ic is sponsored in Bowmanville by the local Lion's Club. Already many local citizenshave made donations of blood. Tremendous amounts of blood plasma are needed, and those who volunteer as donors are rendering a war service the importance of which cannot be overstated. Following is a list of the donors at Oshawa from this district: January 27-Mrs. E. D. Bird, Bowmanville; Nora - Kerslake, Mrs. Grace Chant, Hampton; Mar- ion Hamm, Mrs. Ruth L. Winter, Bowmanville. January 29.-Edward J. Doidge, Bowmanville; F. B. Glaspel1, Hampton (first donation); Rev. F. H. Joblin, Joseph Larmour, and W. L. Patterson, Bowmanville (second donation); Rev. Carman Lynn, Bowmanville (third dona- tion). At D.I.L., Ajax-Andrew Crombie, Bowmanville (first do- nation). February 1.-James McGregor, Bowmanville; William Sandle, Hampton (first donation); Ivan L. Cochrane, Courtice; J. Lawr- ence Cryderman, Newcastle (sec- ond donation); Harvey Pascoe, Taunton (third donation); T. M. Chant, Hampton (fourth dona- tion). There will be no shortage of silicon, phosphorus or boron, since U.S. domestie supply of those ele- ments is inexhaustible. Previously acknowledged Willmott, Misses E. & M. MeAllister, S -- Anonymous ---- Elford, Anna -- Rundie, A. E.------------- Cutan, Mrs. H. F.---- Pethick, F. C. .---- Ormiston, Mrs. Mary F. - Ormiston, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. E. ..------------- Wakelin, Miss Eva J..__....- Anonymous-------- Bowmanville Women's In. Holgate, Mrs. T. S...........-- Burk, Mrs. Nellie -____-- Adam, Mrs. James S.._...- Szold, Victor__- _-- - H oar, E. V . ....._ -._ __.-- Vanstone, F. C.-........--- Anonymous.-.-.-... Hancock, H. J....----.... Bunner, Rev. W. A.__.........- Bunner, Miss Vivian-..- Bank of Mont. staff- Brimacombe, Mis s--- Scott, R. S. - - Members of Local 2375 U. S.A. & Staff of Bow- manville Foundry Co. Woodley, Mrs. Euretta- Hutchinson, Mrs. M. J.- Jury, Mrs. Janet - Cawker, Mr. & Mrs. T. W. Bonk, John . Cryderman, Miss Helen- Battle, R. H. - L.A.C. & Mrs. R. D. Gra- ham ..- . -.-- Kerslake, F. R. Anonymous- - Parker, L. A.- Naylor, E. S._ Silver, Mrs. Ed. J. A Friend - --- 2nd Midland Regiment L. W. Dippell, pres. J. C. Samis, sec. Goodman, Clarence Haydon Sunday School Mountjoy, Theron Elliott, M. J. Bragg, Allie Wight, Mr. & Mrs. Elgin Bailey. Mrs. B. S.O.S. South Ward School Marjorie Couch Total $ $710.59 2.00 5.00 2.00 2.00 5.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 15.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 2.00 5.00 58.00 2.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 1.00 10.00 7.00 5.00 2.00 8.00 2.00 25.00 1.00 10.00 2.00 5.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 8.20 3.00 1,014.79 Seventy-five per cent. of U.S. army and navy men, accorcing to a survey, prefer towels as gifts. Rubber production in Malaya is only half of what it was under British control, as revealed in a Tokio dispatch. The mosquito doesn't bite, but saws into your hide, says a medi- co. Whatever one uses, it certain- ly does a thorough job. The Town Council Monday night unanimously passed a reso- lution increasing the annual grant to the Bowmanville Hospital from $750 to $1,000. "I think that the town should support the local hospital by in- creasing fhe grant," stated Reeve C. G. Morris, who presided in the absence of Mayor R. O. Joncs. He explained that Cobourg, Port Hope and Bowmanville Hospitals are asking the Counfies' Council for increased grants as well as the municipal council of the dist- rict in which they are situated. The Counties' grant will be made at the June session. Before the war, wealthy citizens made fre- quent donations fa thc hospifals. Now most of them are giving their money to war charities, and as a result the hospitals are feeling the loss. The Rubber Workers were granted permission to use the Opera House for a meeting on February 4, on motion by Coun- cillor Harrison. Miss Helen Cry- derman, secretary of the Bow- manville Committee of The Can- adian National Institute for the Blind, was granted permission to hold a tag day for the blind on Saturday, May 8. Father S. J. Coffey was granted permission to i use the Council Chambers for a card party on March 17, on motion by Councillors G. L. Martyn and Northcutt. -I don't believe in giving to the Red Cross with one hand and taking it away with the other," said Councillor G. L. Martyn when a request from W. R. Strike for use of the Opera House Feb- ruary 5 and an offer to pay for it was read. Councillor Martyn moved that they be allowed to use the hall free of charge. A request from M. G. V. Gould of the Library Board for an in- creased grant this year was turned over to the financial committee. A letter of appreciation from the family of the late Darwin Bickle was received and filed. Council- lor W. J. Martyn moved that the membership fee of $20 in the On- tario Municipal Association be paid and that Clerk A. Lyle -be appointed delegate to the conven- tion. Church League Hockey In the first game of the play- off series Martin defeated Hooper. Goals-Martin: Martin 3; Hoop- er 1. Penalties: Sturrock. In the second game Rundle easily defeated Tighe 5-2. Goals-Rundle: Lemon 3, Per- fect, Cox, Tighe. Tighe: Tighe 2. In an exhibition game between the fwo eliminatedg eams, Caf- tran defeated Cowle 4-2. Goals-Cattran: Stutt, Cattran 3. Cowle: Woodward 2. Penal- ties, Stutt. Vitamin A is an important dietary factor in the reproduction of sheep. The onus for maintaining the foundation of democracy, through the evidencing of a greater inter- est in municipal and other gov- ernments, was placed squarely upon the shoulders of the citizens of municipalities throughout the province by W. Ross Strike, of Bowmanville, in an address f0 the members and guests of the Bowmanville Rotary Club at their "Municipal Night" meeting at the Balmoral Hotel on Friday night. During his remarks the speaker placed his finger on the factors that have tended to an increase in bureaucracy in government in recent years. The meeting was in charge of President L. W. Dippell, who in- troduced members of the Town Council, Board of Education, High School and Public School teach- ing staffs and members of other town boards. Introduced by Rotarian Geo. E. Chase, Mr. Strike declared that municipal government is import- ant because it is the basis upon which all other governments have been built. It was the first at- tempt at government- by people in groups. Until the war broke out it exacted more in direct tax- ation from the average person than any other form of govern- ment and it is still the only type of government levying any im- portant amount of direct taxation upon the vast majority of farm- ers. Attention was drawn to the fact that year by year public in- terest and that of the ratepayers in municipal government has reached a new low. One of the causes of this condi- tion put forward by Mr. Strike was the steady and consigtent withdrawal of the average person from any interest in matters per- taining to government of any na- ture, right from their families up. He held no attempt had been made to teach children in the schools and elsewhere that dem- ocracy has no hope of survival unless every individual takes an activeinterestnin and supports good government. Deplores Socialistie Teachingt "I will grant this that while if is not directly set out in any cur- riculum as a subject that in far too many instances the doctrine of parlor socialism is being taught by very pointed inferences by its ardent champions among the fac- ulties of many of our colleges and in some of our collegiate in- stitutes and high sehools," as- serted the speaker, who held that as a result it is now impossible to get even fine young people to a political meeting "even if you advertised freetsandwiches and coffee and a girl show in the mid- dle of it." "I think we should face plainly up to this fact, that as long as we and our children refuse to take an active interest in the functions of good government wiil sac- rifice those children to t hegodaof war in nearly every generation. That very thing lies deep in the roots of the fact that we have had the two greatest wars in history in our own generation." Mr. Strike held that lack of in- terest in government had paved the way for men who had per- sonal objectives to attain and (Continued on Page 3) TRINITY W.M.S. The Woman's Missionary So- ciety of Trinity Church held its monthly meeting Tuesday after- noon with Mrs. G. L. Wagar's group in charge of the worship service and Mrs. W. E. C. Work- man at the piano. Miss Leta Jackson occupied the chair and opened the meeting by repeating the theme of the year: "Co-operating with God's Pur- poses for My Community," and the theme for the month, "Pro- viding Wholesome Recreation for All." Jesus said, "I corne that they might have life, and that they might have it more abun- dantly." More abundant living, the speaker said, must include happy wholesome recreation for children and youths and men and women as well. Mrs. W. P. Rog- ers then led in prayer. Rev. W. P. Rogers spoke on "The Church and Recrea4ion." Mr. Rogers sald that the Institu- tional Church had its beginning in a mission church in London, England, nearly 50 years ago un- der the leadership of Dr. Hugh Price Hughes and Rev. Mark Guy Pearce. Since that time it has become increasingly obvious that the church must do much more than preach the Word and admin- ister the Sacraments. The president, Mrs. H. W. Foley, occupied the chair during the business session. Departmental reports were presented, also a report of the meeting of the exec- utive committee. Names of the members of the Auxiliary were re-arranged and regrouped. Miss Florence Werry was appointed to represent the Woman's Mission- ary Society on the official board. Miss Helen Heard, a missionary among the Japanese in Vancouv- er, was chosen as a subject of prayer by the Auxiliary. Citizens Must Assume Full Responsibilities In Order To Safeguard- Democracy 1 A physical training instructor Presbyteriai, was in charge. in the Royal Canadian Air Force A short worship service was is not a bemuscled behemoth who conducted by Mrs. Kenneth stands in front of a class of AC2's Werry. Reports were read by all and sends them through their the secretaries. With much sat- ajeks.isfaction, Mrs. G. Bray, treasurer, physical jerks. reported that the accepted alloca- When he has passed through tion of $10,400.00 had been met for the rigors of a ten-weeks' instruc- 1942. tion course at Trenton's training Mrs. N. White, supply secretary, school he knows his job as thor- reported that 17 Auxiliaries each oughly as a pilot Knows his. prepared a bale which were sent He's as *ell equipped mentally to the following destinations: for his task as a Y.M.C.A. physical Merchant Marine; Church of All instructor. Nations, Toronto; Wakaw, Sask.; Boys entering the R.C.A.F. with Bundles to Britain; Elizabeth an eye on that instructor's course Crowe Memorial Hospital, Eriks- must apply to their own com- dale, Manitoba; Saddle Lake, Al- mander and if recommended by berta. In 1943 bales will be al- the unit commander are tested by located to be sent to Cross Lake, travelling trade test board. Manitoba, and W. M. S. Hospital Essentials are good condition at Burns' Lake, B. C. A letter from the Myrtle Aux- and leadership qualîties. iliary was read sfating that due to F.O. J. E. Cunningham, erect, lack of leadership they would be vigorous, flecks of grey in his unable f0 carry on in 1943. Dis- hair and the owner of a deep, cussion and a word of prayer penetrating pair of blue eyes, is followed in which the hope was officer in charge of Trenton's expressed that Myrtle would be P.T.I. course. For 16 years he able to solve its problem and con- was physical instructor at the On- tinue the fine work of the past. tario Training School for Boys at The next Presbyterial will be held in Whitby at a date to be Bowmanville and before that as- announced later. sistant physical director at To- ronto's West End Y.M.C.A. "This is an all around, rather athletics and keep all of them than specialized training course," equal." he explained at Trenton the other P.T.I. course teaches students day. "For instance, if a boy was physical training exercises, coach- a wrestler, or a bike rider or some ing, refereeing, organization and other style of athlete in civil life, promotion of all sports. Roughly, he is taught to submerge his fa- 35 men are graduated every ten vorite form of athletics. He must weeks and are sent anywhere in embrace everything in the line of Canada. Town Council Increases Grant To Hospital From $750 to $1000 Local Russian Fund Over the Top Yesterday The Aid to Russia Fund, spon- sored by the Lion's Club has gone over the $1,000 mark. L. J. C. Langs, treasurer of the fund, brought in a list of donations amounting to $304.20 yesterday which brings the grand total up to $1,014.79. List of Contributors