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PAGE FOUR THE CANADIAN STATESMAN POWMAMVT.T.T1~~ nWrA1~Tn qtXTT~nflAV ATTflTT~'I i<i ia~& Clearan c 0F ALL Ladiesi BATHINI SUIT' luits $1.95 NOW $1.31 The. stock is limited 9( Pick yours out today I D5 39 Mden's NEW SUITS W. have been fortunate li reoeiving this week a fairly large assortment of Men'a Worsted Zuits. Student 's size at $2350 Nen 's size Up to $39.50 [t is very difficuit to get lien 's Ready Made Suits theue days, so we would dvi. early selection. COUCH, JOHNSTON& CRYDERMAN, LIOS King Street Phone: 836 h e r I I Soldiers' Letters Mr. and Mrs. George Crombf Bowmanviile, have received wor f rom their son, LAC J. Crombi R.C.A.F., overseas, which tel something of his impressionsE Dear Family: I am giad w have at last got a good footholdi France and 1 hope casualties wi be light. They really have th Huns on the run in Italy too. W have been fairly busy but flot busy as expected, but they wi use us more in the future. I wo a pound betting the invasio would start last week. Had a big thriil last week. W played bail against the Yanks bE fore 35,000 people and we wu 5-2 and many were after ou autographs after the game. Polic hàd to clear a way to the dress ing rooms. We were realiy 'bi league" for a day and guestso the Lord Mayor and the big shot of Leeds at a chichen dinnera one of the big hotels both befori and after the game. The Mayo of Wakefield was at the gani and phoned our C.O. next day t( get us to play there. But we los 4-3 before a crowd of 12,000 anc again were f eted. Just got bacl from playing another game whict we won 21-1. Giad to see that basebal coming back in Bowmanvilie. WE have been working strange houre around here lately, up at 5:3C a.m. to get ready for "ops" bul I really like the hours. Glad tc know you are ail well as I am except for a touch of asthma. Now I must sign off for the time being, with love from, JIM. From Pte. G. J. "Dick" Withe. ridge, No. i Can. A.S.C., R.U., C.B Wing, Can. Army Overseas. To the editor and staff of ThE Statesman: Just a few lines to let you know I received a few copies of ThE Statesman fraIn Pte. Glen Coles àof Bowmanviile, which brings back old times of my home towr and lets one know the where- abouts of pals. I wish to convey my thanks through you to the dif. ferent organizations for parceis and smokes which are highly ap- preciated. I am formerly a Toronto Scot- tish but had bad luck in having teeth extracted and infection set in so am now in the above unit and will be on my way when my new teeth are ready and rejoin my old chums. Meantime my re- gards to aIl my oid Bowmanvîlie friends. DICK WITHERIDGE. From L. A. Austin,' C-4464, Can Army Overseas, C.M.F., Juiy 16, 1944. To M. J. Wight, Bowmanvîlle. Hello Meib: Received your let- ter and glad to hear you are en- joying 111e. I have flot been up to the mark sînce I had a spel of malaria but am gettîng aiong and the war is going weli lately and the Huns are feeling the pressure. We have themn well on the run here in Italy and the other fronts are doing splendid aiso. I hope to be back home soon if my luck holds out and often think how lucky I have been. These Huns have no favorites at ail. I received the smokes O.K. and thank you aIl very much. I often think how kind you have been to me since coming overseas and I hope to get back to thank you In person. Had a tour for 8 days over old battlefields, still scarred but now quiet. The peo- pie remembered me and couid not do too much for me. I can stili talk a ittie Italian, just enough to make them understand. The army is erecting a lovely graveyard for the boys who have fallen, showing great respect in the way they are« fixing it up. And the Italian people are work- ing there also. It overlooks the Adriatic Sea and where we had our toughest battles. M'Il always remember that spot. How I got through 1 don't know. I guess that wiiî be ail for now, and remember me to your mother and the famiiy and trust they are ail wehl. Be seeing you ail soon. LEN. Sapper R. S. Warren, l2th Can. Field Company, R.C.E., writes from the Italian front to Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Rickard, Shaw's, giv- ing some of his impressions that are summarized as follows: July 9, 1944 We are now into the hottest part of summer and it really gets warm here in Sunny Italy. The dagoes out here havé their grain mostly harvested ' and they thresh with old-fashioned methods wîth few machines such as we are used to. Their corn at the tallest is only 4 to 5 feet high and hs grown only for maize, not for winter feed. Although they were our enemies a short time ago, one cannot help feeling sorry for the kids as they are in rags, without sox or shoes and have been so0 starved they have thin arms and legs and thin necks that make their heads seemn oversized. We have a lot ta be thankful that this didn't happen in Canada or Engiand. Thank you for send- ing The Statesman which I re- ceive regulariy every week. The youngsters must be growing up back there and a lot of us won't know who's who when we get back. Well we have seen over here many sights that people pay thousands to see. Have seen Rome and it's a lovely place. to vhsit. AI- though one of the oldest cities it is modemn for a good hall of t. The main streets are twice as wide as No. 2 Highway and ai- though at war 4 years is a pretty dlean town. Their women are pretty and well dressed and more friendly than many we have seen elsewhere. I have seen more red heads in Rome than in ahi the rest of Italy. We visited the new university je, )rd de, ffls as in il he Ye as Fiii >e- on ur ýce ;s- >ig of )ts at re ýst ýk -h iswhich is very modern in every. e thing and we sawtheruns ofth S0 ment I have seen is a fairiy new Oi building dedicated to King Victor to11, with bronze statues ail round In it. The Romans have put upa n lot of money for churches and re- ligious buildings, the most im- portant being St. Peter's, largest in the world, which took over 300 years to build. The four main piliars supporting the dome are over 200 feet around. We took the elevator to the dome and then e had over 500 steps to climb to gel a loveiy view of the city and sur- i rounding country. e Our vîsit to Rome was just like 'a holiday save for the food situa- ýs tion which ih the same aIl over Itaiy unless one has money to buy in the black market. Out in the country though, 1 have had *chicken and spaghetti dinners. sHope you are ahl weil and my *best regards to everyone. RONALD S. WARREN. Capt. George Werry, No. 16 Can. Base Dental Coy., Can. Army Overseas, writes under date of Juiy 29, to his cousin, the editor of The Statesman, as foi- lows: Dear George: The Statesman is a rare treat over here and is coming un regularly. Sincere thanks. I read the ads as thoroughly as the social items and can tell you who have pigs for sale. Read of Bill's experience. Nice going. Was in Newcastle on an educational course a short time ago, the only sort of leave I get. The Major said there's a course on music at King's Col- lege and you're on it. It turned Out to be the most pleasant, in- formative and recreational period I have had anywhere. The Rector is Lord Eustace Percy, at one time with the British Embassy, Wash- ington. He knew many Toron- tonians met at Hart House and the Masseys and Codys, etc., and we had a pleasant time rehashing Toronto. There were receptions and luncheons with the Mayor in com- piete regalia. Met many New- castle people who invited the lads to their homes. There were bus trips to the Tyneside ship building yards and to Durham Cathedral and Coliege, housed in the oid castie. There were music lectures and recitals, interesting even to those who did not know Bass fromn Treble Clef. The spirit of friendliness and hospitality were marvelous. I suggested that1 information on the work done be forwarded s0 that Canadians wouid have better appreciation on these efforts toward mutual1 understanding. The idea behind these courses is just that; a better understand- ing between Britishers and over- seas personnel and one cannot commend the idea too highly. Having the job of liaison officer wished on me, I got the behind- the-scenes idea in clear perspec- tive. The country around Dur- ham has much the samne appear- ance as our own county and as a Durhamite I got quite a kick out of it, viewing the original Durham and seeing the arch erected to commemorate Lord Durham's work in his famous Report. I visited his oId home and met people whose ancestors must have known some of ours. There hs no better way to learn as we [Danclruff s4a"dM" TO THIS SWORN FOU If youaeoherd b7 dandruff reard @ -eeoai nO yur .cl. it.greaaleuz, ha. "n0 u pIeasant odoranddrpeeuickly. It'. the smorn fa. af dandrf-aa t is o! inusculagr loreneas and pe joint aprain or, ,f ness, tired feet. Excelent for clde and ordinary nare throat, too. Get a bottle at oudruggat. oday; keep it ady. 128 MINARD'S LINI-MENT. 1 and"wentu'out to see the pyramids. When we were there, we had our pictures taken on a camel wîth our guide. I am enclosing one of them and hope you get a kick out of it. In the background, you see the three largest pyramids and un front of the pyramids, you see the head of the Sphinx. The Sphinx has a face of a woman for beauty, the head of a man for wusdom and the body of a lion for strength. We spent several days in Cairo seeing the sights, then we board- ed our aireraIt, and have been winging our way across Africa for two days now. The trip has been the biggest thrill to me, but I shahl have to tell you about il in my next letter. Cheerio, darling, please don't worry about me. Lovingiy, DICK. Capetown, Squadron 23,. R.C.A.F. Darling Mother: In my last letter, I told you about my stay in Egypt, and noew I shall try to tell you about my trip down here. We took off one morning very early and flew for two hours over the desert, sand as far as the eye could see, when ahi at once, we saw a few buildings and a land- ing strip. We landed for break- fast here, we had bacon and eggs, and coffee, and it was very nice. We took off again and flew until noon and- ianded at another strip which was larger. Here we had a good'lunch, we then fiew until dinner time, and by this time we were fiying over miles and miles of long wavy grass, like you see in the movies, when they show lion hunting scenes. The strip we landed on had about five buildings and a large hotel. Wei were put up for the night at; th hotel where we were given love-I ly rons which opened onto a veranda. We had a dinner which the King could not have had that day; native servants serving us. I reaiiy don't think the Royal York could have done as wel. We then went out on a screened veranda and had a few ice cold drinks and went to bed. We had thought of going for a walk but were toid that lions were about, so we decided on bed. Next day, we flew over rolling country where small trees were appearing; we saw herds of ele- phants and a f ew crocodiles along the rivers. At noon, we landed at a very good sized town where we dined at the best hotel. We had another meai fit for a king. I am afraid we madle pigs of ourseives as we had not tasted food lilte it since we left Canada. EIow many years ago? We had fried bananas which were de- licious. The next night we stayed at another fine hotel where we had ice cream and behieve it or not, it was the first ice cream I had since I ieft Canada. The next day we fîew over very roll- ng country. The trees and grass were gradualiy getting greener as we came into Rhodesia where wre spent the night. The next day, we landed in South Africa where we had to go through the have been privileged to do. IOne is impressed with the coin Iprehensive knowledge of ecor omic and political conditions b: young people of our own agE Comparing this with the averag, of, Canada one is impressedl wit] our disadvantages in this re spect. Big changes will transpirg over here because careful thougi wili result in planned action. There is little to lose and muel to gain and whatever you maý say or thinkabout Britishers, yoi must give credit to him for look ing where he will land before hi leaps. It wili be a great da: when I can get home again anÉ see my young daughter in person Best regards to you and youi family, as ever. GEORGE. Two interesting letters appeai below from Warrant Officer Rl V. Anderson, wireless operator R.C.A.F., Coastal Command, tc his mother, Mrs. Stella Anderson Newcastle. His uncle is Dr. J. A Butler, Newcastle. Overseas foi more than two years, WO Ander- son has served in Britain, Gib. raltar, Capetown, South Afrîca, and North Africa. He writes as follows: Darling Mother: Please excuse this paper and my writing as 1 am now flying 10,000 feet above the centre of Africa. I have had so many new experi. ences the iast few weeks, I hardly know where to begin. I shall start with my arriving in Egypt. We arrived just after the start of the New Year. My last letter was written on the boat, Christmas Day, and what a dreadful day that turned out to be. In the middle of an ocean, on a dry ship, not a vestige of Christ- mas spirit any place, but that has passed and gone. On Our way to an Egyptian city, we passed along the Nile Valley which was very picturesque in parts, especialiy the parts away from the cities. It was very interesting to see the Egyptian people travelling on cameis and mules. Archie (Archie Martin, a Newcastle boy) once said "Egypt is a land of filth and highway robbers"' which is very true. They are the filthiest peo- pie I have ever seen. The natives stop you on the street and threat- en you if you don't buy from them and if you give them a kidding, you get into trouble. "EgYPt, the land of mystery and romance," but I say Egypt, the land of filth and thieving. However, I enjoyed myseif while I was there as it was ahi new to me. We were stationed just outside a large city on the desert. We siept and ate in tents, and it was' fun for a whihe. We had a bar and easy chairs in our mess, and it really wasn't too bad. After we got settled, George, UNE STATESMAN NOW SOLD AT THESE STORES Newcastle: Mellow's Drug. Hampton: G. A. Barron & Son. Enniskîllen: T. M. Siemon & Son Burketon: Harold Gi1l. Blackstock: Alex Gilbert. Nestieton: J. G. Thompson. Pontypool: Post Master. Orono: Tyrrell's Drug Store. Newtonville: W. C. Lane & Co. Tyrone: P. L. Byam. Bowmanville: W. J. Berry, J. W. Jewell, Jury & Loveli, W. J. Bagneil, Statesmar, Office. customns. Another thing which a- amused me on the way down a- here was the native round grass )y huts, just iike the ones you see e. in the movies. We are now sta- e tioned 23 miles from Capetown, h the camp is new and not very e-well organized as yet. We are re aliowed to go into town twice a t week by bus. Iri my next letters, I will try to ýh tell you something about South ýy Africa and its people. Don't ýu worry about me, dariing Mother. CLove, DICK. Le ýY Id MES. WRENN'S DAIIGHTER tWRITES 0F CONDITIONS Lr IN LONDON, ENGLAND Mrs. A. E. Wrenn, Bowman- tr ville, has haçi recent word from her daughter, Bessie, who tells about conditions in Engiand as foliows: L.Dear Mother: rI hope you won't worry too -much about the news you get -over the radio. We have beenf having a rather nerve racking Stirne with flying bombs. I haven't written before as we were not supposed to sey anything, but Isince Mr. Churchiii's speech it is 9known ail over the worid that Esouth-east London is catching it rather badiy. We have had some close calis. One dropped in the park on June 22 at 4:50 a.m. We heard it drop and knew we were in for it. It went off with a ter- rrible bang. There was a huge rcrash of glass and our room was thick with soot. Our doors al iburst open. Tom and I dashed )out of the house and found ail the ineighbors out. Ail their houses were blasted. We rushed to help the older folk and see if any were hurt and found two in an upstairs room smothered in glass and plaster but none seriously hurt. Per-- sonaily we were lucky. We lost 26 windows, five frames com- pleteiy out of walls and two ceil- ings down. We worked hard to get the debris into the gutter.. The A.R.P. came to check up. Ail pitched in to dlean things up. Al 5 houses above us were wrecked as was th~e church but the trees saved it a bit. This week the men are coming to do first aid and repairs, We covered the windows as best we could, but when a bomb drops near it blows every- thing out again. S0 far the front has blown out 5 times and the back once. We sieep in a dug- out as everybody does. The'dist- rict looks pitifully sad, still with God's help we shahl win through. Don't thisik we are miserable for we are not. We f eel awful but we get over it. Now be sure not to worry and if anything hap- pens we will cable. Just offer up a prayer for we who live in south London. I am sure that will help. Give my best to the girls and Mrs. Hall. With love, BESS. 0f course, war-time scarcity of restricted growth, but telephone service bas been maintained at higli standard. It lias made an outstanding contribution to the Victory to corne. 0 soy Wa. , SadgaSiaaip OWm CudIflcfa a RgwIav. vital materials bas sharply Residents of Canada and the United States make many more telephone cails per capita than any European country. In Europe, Sweden leads. Latest officiai figures available (1941) give Sweden 196.5 annual cails per capita as compared with 262 for Canada. Frank Wlianxs Manager. The devotion of thought to an 1I believe the true road to pre- The most important thing for honest achievement makes the eminent success in any ulne is to a young man is to establish a achievement possible. make yourseif master of that line.1 credit-a reputation, character. Have a Coca-Cola = Bear a hand ..or inviting friendship in the fo'clsle When shipmates relax in a destroyer's wardroom,4 the hearty Have a "Coke>" of a buddy as an invitation to get together. At sea or on shore, this friendly phrase strikes the spark of comradeship. Coca-Cola is every place else; it belongs in yotrr icebox at home. From home ports to the Seven Seas, Coca-cola stands for the pause that refreshes - has become the high-sign of friendliness the world vr Authorlzed Bottier of "Coca-Cola" Baxnbly's Carbonated Beverages - Oshawa mmmý i TUE CANADIAN STATESMAN. BOWMANVMLE. ONTARIO 'rILFTTR-qnAV- ATIGUST 10. 1944 A RESULT OF 10W CS Here in Canada where the telephone idea was born, more telephone catis per capita are made than in almost any other country in the world. Usagc is surely the final test. Telephone users get the greatest possible value for what they pay. Reasonable rates and speedy, dependable, courteous service -ail these encourage telephone development. They account for, Canada's leader- slip in the use of the telephone. I m i 1: v ti d v v d ti m Sq C, a p a k 0 fi fi li a h n h Pl ir w al w di w