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PAGE EIGHT THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARTO THURS., OCTOBER 28th, 1943 Four-Year-Old Colonel Carries On At Cobourg Rather Lonely Since the "Boys" IVent Away But Teddy Cart- wright, of Cobourg. Feels He May Stili Be Needed To four-year-old "Teddy" Cart- wright life in Cobourg these days is pretty d.ull and sad. Teddy is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Cart- wright of Bowmanville. Officiai mascot and honorary "lieutenant-colonel" of a General Hospital, R.C.A.M.C., whose ar- rival overseas is announced, Teddy's world seems suddenly to have collapsed. The best pals he ever had have gone off to war and he bas been ieft behind with nothing to console him but mem- ories of the bappiest days of bis short ife. Teddy "Joined" the Canadian Army several months ago wben the unit took up headquarters in the Cobourg armouries for the period of its mobilization and training. Living practically next door to the armouries, Teddy be- gan paying daily visits to al ranks and so popular did he be- come that the lads had a regula- tion battie dress made for hlm. In recognition of bis then tbree years of life, Colonel C. F. Abbott, officer commanding the unit, made him a sergeant and gave bim ûiree service stripes for bis sleeve. Because be took bis soldiering seriously and was on hand for parade every day, Teddy was later promoted to the rank of bonorary lieutenant-colonel. He is undoubtedly the youngest per- son in ail Canada to hold that rank. Teddy himseif comes from a long line of soldiers and bis dad, Sgt. Charles Cartwright, is now overseas. His two grandfathers, Joe McDonnell, 0f Cobourg, and Thomas Cartwright, of Bowman- ville, Ont., both served in the iast war. His mother is working in Toronto and right now he is living with bis grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe McDonneii, who mean to bim wbat ail grandpar- ents should mean to a feliow bis age. Ail ranks, whether officers or soidiers, are simpiy "Charlie' to Ted. It's his way of remember- ing his daddie, wbom bhe thinks is a wonderful person and cer- tainly the best soldier wbo ever lived. This is the second time that Teddy's if e bas been seriously disturbed. The first was wben 52 nursing sisters from ail parts of Canada began arriving to f ii the vacancies on the hospital's establishment. That was wben his idea that soldiering is strîctly a man's job was knocked into a cocked bat. Teddy was reluctant To yoin, BRE,40 B i n compliments on Bringsyou sweet', tasty bread -W p 0 T Eg' ALWAYS DEPENDABLE WRAPPED AIRTIGHT TO ENSURE POTENCY Teddy, the son of Sergt. Charles Cartwright, Bowmanville, who is in England, was only three when he was first put on strength of the unit by Colonel C. F. Abbott, of- ficer cammanding, at Cobourg. His first rank was sergeant. Be- cause be took bis soldiering seri- ausly and was on band for parade every day, he was promoted. It about the wbole tbing, but event- ually be grew to love bis new friends and accept them as a necessary part of the army. Teddy isn't putting bis uniform away just because the bospital bas left Canada. He is in charge of the unit's "depot" at Cobourg, and wbiie notbing is expected to happen to make bis job a diffi- cuit one, be is going to stick around just in case a smart lieu- tenant-colonel like him is needed. S.S. No. 9, Clarke (Intended for last week) Visitors: Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rickard, London, with hier par- ents, 'Mr. and Mrs. Pedwell... Mrs. Dooley and small daughters with Mr. and Mrs. AusUn Turner ..Mr. E. B. Stockdale and Miss Doris with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowen. .. Mr. and Mrs. Winnett, Toronto, at Mrs. Barchard's. The War Workers' Ten-Cent Tea and collection at Mrs. Chas. Glennêy's, Wednesday, was high- ly successfui. Proceeds netted $4.00 and other contributions are stili being received. The shower of gifts for the overseas boxes was splendid, too, and contribu- tions ta the fruit cake wiil help considerably. Anyone wishing ta contribute may leave their gifts with either one of the War Work Committee, Mrs. Dean, Mrs. S. Moffatt, Mrs. Chas. Gibson or Mrs. F. W. Bowen. No. 9 friends of the recent bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rickard. gathered at Mr. Chas. Glenney's on Saturiay evening and presented them with an oc- casional chair. 'During the eve- ning Mr. Cecil Carveth showed pictures of the wedding. also other films of interest to No. 9. The ladies served refreshments. The No. 9 Home & School Club held its opening meeting on Oct. l8th. After business matters were considered and delegates appoint- ed ta attend the Health League meeting in Bowmanvilie, Nov. 5, were Mr. Austin Turner and the president. The eight pupils of the school took part in a public speak- ing contest. Helen Turner spoke on ber trip ta see the Quintuplets; Barbara Osborne on her visit ta the Fair; Bobbie Martin, My Favorite Character in History; jWanda Malley, Pioneer Life in This Section; Marion Martin on IMy Visit ta Niagara; Madeline DsoennsGonPon efoEstzabto; Oesrne on PrncessoElizabth; Bvr-rn Brunt on The Manufacture of Maple Sugar. There were na Grade VIII pupils campeting and for sucb littie folks these children made a very commendable effort. Bryon Brunt will represent No. 9 was a sad day for Teddy when orders came through for bis unit to proceed overseas but he swal- lowed that lump in bis throat and made a final inspection of the unit before its departure. Both Teddy's grandfathers, Joe McDonneil of Cobourg, and Tbomas Cartwright of Bowmanville, served in the last war. WOMEN AND THE POST-WAR WORLD IN THE HOME Women are front page news these days. Alongside of our men in the Navy, Army and Air Force, as weli as on the produclgon front, we are giving ourselves complete- ly to the job of winning the war. Are we just as ready to return to our homes to build the framework of the just and iasting peace? Where will the spirit spring from that men must bave ta continually inspire them to think, plan and work for the country; s0 that they put ail tbe energy and sacrifice into building peace that tbey bave put into fighting the war. 3 Here is the job for women, and homes can be the production centres for the new world. For to run a home can be a really thrilling adventure. If building a better world just took the brains Lof clever men it would be simple -because there are plenty of clever men-and splendid new 1systems could be evolved. But it isn't new systems we need, it's new men and women, free fromn fear, greed and bate, caring more. for their country than for person- ai ambition. *First, we women must accept a new value for our homes. We 7must re-capture the art of home- making; for homes are more tban bricks and mortar-they are the spirit of càring for each other, of living together so that each one learns hoy to give bis best. Imagine the impact on a com- munity if, at home, each member of the family is quick with an apology, willing to sacrifice bis point of view, bis personal ad- vantage and gain. A home where there is faith and courage, where tbe budget balances, where waste is eliminated and habits of thrift iighten the burden of govern- ment; where the floors are as shining as the happy faces of the chiidren; a home where people come to talk over the probiems of the'day and get new ideas and in- spiration. It is here-in tbe bome-that the blue-print for the brave, new world can take shape and be- come a reality. For strong, self- less children will mean strong, selfless men and women ini gov- ernment, business and industry. For back of every blue-print must be discipiined and fearless men and women wbo will lead the wor]d back to sanity. THE STATESMAN NOW SOLD AT THESE STORES Newcastle: Mellow's Drug. Hampton: G. A. Barron & Son. Enniskillen: T. M. Slemon & Son Burketon: Harold Gi.l Blackstock: Alex Gilbert. Nestieton: J. G. Tbompson. Pontypool: Post Master. Orono: Tyrrell's Drug Store. Newtonvilie: W C. Lane & Co. Tyrone: F. L,. Byam. Bowmanville: W. J. Berry, J. W. Jeweli, Jury & LovelI, W. J. Bagneil, Statesman Office. at the Clarke Township contest on Friday night. at Newtonville. A social hour was spent. The War Workers gathered at Mrs. Austin Turner's on Oct. 19 for a quilting. SIMPLE 1SURE HOy 1W/ , Inspects Unit Before Departure ONE PRICE NUMBER 0F BLIND CANADIANS SHOWS SLIGHT War bas no separate price for DECREASE those who stay ____ Or go. Oh, neyer mark between Col. E. A. Baker's report as these two- Managing Director of The Can- The woman, left, the man who adian National Institute for the marched away Blind made this statement: Are stili as one. The road he foi- "Last year our records inform- lows through ed us that there were 12,668 blind She seeks to follow, chartless, people of ail ages resident in the through the mind, Dominion. At the end of March, Searchng foever 943, the figure was 12,546. Here terhen fre blndly, "Is he is a decline of 122 or just a littie there?"less than one per cent. I do not The night of the unknown, before, think this decrease is sufficiently behind, large to form the basis of the con- Thinking she hears his voice, but clusion thzt we have reacheti and knows flot wbere. passed the maximum number of She does flot linger where the blind people which can ever be land lies stili, looked for in proportion ta aur Wbereoverit ageneral population, and it woulél Wher ove ityet liftsa friendly be too optimistic to presumne that sky; this year marks the beginning of She is flot bere to watch a full a period of progressive diminu- moon spill tion, but the fact is that there is a Unshattered silver where the fa]ling off in our registration, and sleeping lie. I am inclined to accept it with For her the boomof battie though tbankfulness and satisfaction. I the air would prefer to wait for another Be vocal only in a cricket's chirr; year before I attempted any ex- Beneath a bomber's moon she fol- planation of the phenomenon. Al lows where I can say is that I hope its obvious The screaming wings of death meaning is the right one, and that swoop over her. not only have we at last succeed- Here lies that perilous land her ed in listing practically every love must know, blind person in Canada, but that The death on death which may or our prevention of blindness pro- may not be, gram is beginning to show re- The dim-lit valleys where the sults. Time will give us the phantoms go proper interpretation."l 0f plane and vessel iost, "Oh, is it he? " YOUTH'S PART IN THE NEW Say not the cost in terms of go WORLD or stay; No scale can mark between their Politicians and statesmen can sacrifice; plan a post war world around the The woman, lef t, the man who peace table, but it will work only marched away if we know how to bring up Pay for the peace at last a single around the breakfast table, the price! cbildren who will comprise it. If, -Isabelle Bryans Longfellow. what is currently reported in the >' g l " - CI re e rOld - . - c",OY ecrll 0g, lne gets a Isj g l g n tci At e' iegO'ws UP1Ine uses b -hop, egscrninere~Ol br t otooke in v r ' - dnt ta go. tragic. We need a burning sense of shame for tbis kind of moral rot that is undermining our national character. Homes used to be the strength of the nation's beritage. Today, in too many cases, they bave become the breeding ground for aIl that saps the moral fibre of the people. Our homes used to produce people with moral standards and a faith in God. Families and chiidren feit a com- mon sense of purpose in pioneer- ing and building a nation. It was sometbing to live and work to- gether for-a great adventure. It can be a great adventure today when cbildren feel tbat same sense of having a part in building a new world. Delinquent children come only from delinquent homes. As one ot o by opfy rid ~4 reypensea i sCm"le n' parent put it, "However bard I try to bring up my cbildren, I can- not prevent themn from being like me!" Parents wbo realize tbat, a new world can only be built on abso- Jute moral standards - honesty, purity, unselfisbness-and a faith in God, will pass this on to their cbildren. Parents wbo figbt to restore these principles to home, office, factory, farm and our whoie national life will instili in tbeir cbildren the same figbt for school and the "gang." The answer to delinquent chiid- ren and delinquent parents will come wben the whole family unites in a common figt-a fight that uses up every bit of creative energy - the figbt for a new World. P. Ml sý on O? - nte eonsiiere.I the 0~~rge Canaie s oLý 50 -ru e C o n o d i n s re 5lici n' "g 1 1in -- h e se e - tc u cowno liS~arl' i ore V ca y B nd -1cT tII d Wl li PP ton P liVî f edless bln of ne daoliuY agoî lst tha ict ocied' Bonds ihe'1 sla C yeore lieed ,- ..Irie . oefr îdiomnto li wo~ 0%-- CI )KOn taWOo ¶0 ~~IIf' ~0 It-jOA Coattritault Fr.0ÀIÈ p ' : national press is true, then many of us need to face tbe fact that probabiy our biggest contribution to building a new world starts around our own family hearths. In a recent speech, the chief of police of one of Canada's greatest cities deplored the growing rate of juvenile deiinquency. He gave the figures of crime convictions of children under 16, and pointed out that between 1939 and 1942 these convictibns bave gone up 50 per cent. Convictions of child- rern over 16 have gone up in a similar way. Now these figures tbemseives are bad enough, but when you take into consideration the fact that only a percentage of tbe crimes that are committed ever reacb the police court, then the situation becomes really When you order Cocon Se sure Do asic for The Chocolate Cocoa Children thrive on it goIIi:ee aala . i.é%tlordl vie js prettl ot .. Vrwee xci h, cin""" to j.ý, ci kclngclroo' in the cln wants C, tree ricie t4'o rue CcIno . , itere,,,,ci in gel"lg ci he knOws foi Piccl' he Isn 1. the secon -i. nthers- s,. -cire '1a olng 9 C 1 1 1 PAGE EIGHT THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO p h hewclllll B w :OMAlot4 Axe am"