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W tan tate nan With Which Are Incorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, And The Orono News VOLUME 90 BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 1944 Canadians Magnificent Major Slemon Tells Rotary The banquet hall at thedBal- than on the desert. Dysentry be- morai Hotel was crowded to came prevalent and widespread capacity, Friday noon, wben every devastation through bombings member f the Rotary Club, save added to the problems of the those unavoidably absent, was on medical services. Italians in the hand together with many interest- south weçe primarily farmers ed guests, to hear the guest speak- with the women doing most of the em of the day, Major Harold Virtue work. Bedraggled Italian soldiers Seron, tel something of his ex- were encountered returning home periences of the present war. afoot and on donkeys, a sorry Major Semon, just returned from looking lot. As the armies press- the fropt on home leave, chose to ed northward, conditions improv- tel ar ounded picture of his ed and Rome was found almost "Itinerary of Traveis" rather than intact. Citizens were of better the bood and thunder of battles type and services generally be- and in his summary, without, a came better ordered. word as to bis own magnificent Telling of the attempt to re- record, paid a supreme tribute to from the Italian armies, Major the fighting qualities of Canadians Slemon felt that they had no among Ailied troops so gloriously heart for the job and their pres- strugglng in the cause of free- ent 2 divisions were recruited dom. with discouraging results. A Major Slemon was introduced s e r i e s of interesting pictures by Dr. J. C. Devitt, who with the which he took were passed around Major's father, Dr. C. W. Slemon, to give visual enlightenment to were key forwards in the famous the story. He told of meeting Bowmanville Football Team at Johnnie James and the pleasure the turn of the century. Dr. of "chinning" with one from the Devitt told of knowing Harold old home town. After touching sincC birth and any formal intro- on his honeymoon on the Island duction was superfluous since he of Capri, Harold told of being was so well and widely known posted home via England and the at home and equally as a surgeon thrill of anticipation in coming with Gen. Montgomery's 8th back to "the best country in the A my in its long, successful world, Canada." march ta victory. Today, noted Speaking of the destruction as a famous brain surgeon, Major caused by bombings over Eng- Harold Slemon, according to Dr. land, Major Semon described the Devitt, was destined to become effect of the buzzbombs, V1 and one of the most noted neuro- V2, and the magnif.cent courage surgeons of Canada when the war of Britons ofmal ages who had was over. He welcomed him witbstood the te.ific strain. To back among friends of long stand- live for five years in a blackout ing, proud of his success. i was an expreience we can scarce- Harold Slemon stood before his ly encompass and children sf five audience with that characteristic years of age had never seen a modesty which marks the real store window lit up. The whole1 man of action and service, and address was one of great praise of told in simple terms the story of the Canadians and British, with, how he left Canada as a volun- as the audience realized, not a teer in July, 1941, and the high- word of the great part played by lights of his adventures until the speaker himself across 2000 granted home leave from the miles of battle fields. battle fields of Italy a few weeks Thanks of Club members was« ago. Boarding a ship in Mont- expressed by George Cbase who real in 1941, he found when the paid tribute to the speaker as a convoy was assembled, a total of sodier and surgeon f whom tbe 90 ships, the largest up to that wolre community was proud. t the, and when crossing, they had Visitors included Fred Pattinson, met th flotil.a b.aring Churchill J.P., Dr. J. A. Butler, Newcastle, westward for his meeting with W. Riddell, Orono, Dr. E. W' Rooseve t wben the Atlantic Sisson, W. L. Paterson and Ernie« Charter was framed. Roach, the 450 champion bowler. After arrival in England he Several overseas letters of thanks viv posted to Oxford for practice we reati for parcels sent by thé a Ptudy in neurosurgery; thence Clu , and members were-assured to. 4 Unit, R.C.A.M.C., assign- that Bob Stevens would ¯ soon edto service in the near east. No have the rink in operation for one knew where they wene going the winten seasan. save the officials who met them at the docks in rain and sleet and saw them aboard. Chaperoned by the British Navy, the convoy was Victory Loan Summary on its own until 5 weeks later it rounded the Cape kf Good Hope Canada's seventh victory loan and rested for a spell at Durban, made history in more ways than South Africa. There, Harold had one. Summarizes The Financialt leave long enough to look up Lieut. Post:r Margaret Hutchinson, Nursing 1. It rolled up an all-time re-p Sister, at an inland hospital unit, cord of something better than $1.5g but the war had its sway and billions of cash subscriptions. again the tropical liner forged 2. Subscriptions from individu-1 northward, transversed the Red als exceeded, for the first time in1 Sea and came to rest.at the rail- loan history, the amount sub-s head debouching troops for Cairo, scribed by specialnames.I Egypt. 3. Payroll subscriptions are ex-a At Cairo, Major Slemon had pected to run about 20 per cent time only to absorb the cosmo higher than inthe sixth •oan; politan picture of the splendor oi shoul touch $235e millions com.' Sbepneard's Hotel and the sights pared with $195 millions last May. and smells of its siums before 4. Number of individuai sub- taking up duties with Mont- 4. Numerof d ulsub- gomery's 8th Army at El Alamein. scriptions should run weill over Across the long stretch of desert 3e millions, compared witþ little with British, Indians, South Af- more than 3 millions in each of rican and Anzac troops, Major the two previous loans.. h Slemon found it- "great to listen to 5. Average subscription ta thes Canadians again" as he came oan was about $397, compared across them in a Tripoli hospital, with $366 in the sixth. evacuated by air as casualties of 6. Rural sales for the seventh the Sicilian invasion. Crossing loan were sharply higher. Anv the strait he found hospital ac- example: Saskatchewan upped itsl commodation poor, with many purchases 37.5 per cent over lasti operations performed in the open May. - under heavy Hun bombings.c Moving to the Italian main- None bas begun to think how land -he found conditions of divine he himself is, and how cer-1 squalor and dirt with flies worse tain the future i,-Walt Whitman Navy League $800 More F During the past week many fine donations were received by the Navy League.Committee. Of par- ticular note was a contribution of $25.00 received from B.H.S. stu- dents who operated a cloak room service at the High School Com- mencement with proceeds going to the League. Officials of the Committee' were also pleased to receive $15.00 from the newly organized Club "15", St. Joseph's C.W.L. donated $15.00 from their . bazaar. Other organizations con- tributing were Rebecca Lodge, $5.00; Hampton Ladies' Service Club, $5.00, and Shaw's Home & School Club, $5.00. * It is decided to continue the drive for one more week. All citizens and organizations are urg- ed to have. their donations in by Dec. 13. The total amount con- tributed is now $708.00. Officials still hope to reach their objective of $1500.00. A.list of contributors continued from last week follows: Mrs. Ella Strike.-------$ 1.00 Couch, Johnston & Cryderman ...........-- 10.00 Bowmanville Cleaners --- 10.00 Milton J. Elliott _-- 10.00 F. M. Jewell-------------2.00 L. D. Sykes_--------------2.00 W. O. LaBelle---------__--5.00 RECEPTION AT TYRONE Hon. Dr. R. P. Vivian Minister of Health, who will be given a reception by the Darling- ton Progressive-Conservative As- sociation at Tyrone Community Hall, Friday evening. Ministerial Group Elects New Officers For Coming Year "The World Mission of the Church" was the topic ably pre- sented to the December meeting of the West Durham Ministerial Association by Rev. S. Littlewood, Orono. The meeting was held ai St. John's Rectory, Bowmanville, with a good attendance of minis- ters from town and surrounding area. The world-wide task of the Church was approached from the angle of the world-wide need for a great creative moral purpose among men, a need wliich can be met anly by the gospel. Symptoms of this need are seen in the wide- spread sense of frustration, of iack of goal and purpase in life. The speaker touched on varlous activities of the Church by which it is atteinpting ta meet this need, such as world missions, the ecu- menical mavement, and Chrislian pronouncements on tbe basis ai peace. Asserting that though the scene is dark, the blackout is not complete, Mi% Littlewood describ- ed the @hurch's task as rekindling the light of faith and hope and love revealed in Jesus Christ. Under discussion also were matters of post-wararehabilitation and the week of prayer to be ab- served in January. With regard to the latter it was decided to ex- plore the possibilities of a joint preaching mission with an evan- gelistic purpose. These officers were elected for 1945: Past Pres. - Rev. W. P. Rogers; Pres.-Rev. H. C.. Lin- stead; See'y-Treas.-Rev. J. Mc- Lachlan; Rev. J. E. Griffith was added to the executive. Ballot Forms In U.S.A. Big As Newspapers During the recent Presidential election, Charles E. Shortridge. Solina, brought to The Statesman office two ballot forms formerly in use across the line. They were sent to him as souvenirs by his aunt, Mrs. Roger Allin, Grafton, North Dakota. His uncle Roger, who died many years ago, had a long career in public service, hav- ing filled almost every office in that state from school trustee to Governor of the State. The first ballot form measures 16x24 inches and was printed for the general election of 1928, at the time of the Hoover-Smith con- test for the Presidency. It con- tains spaces also for Governor, Senator, Congressman, Lt. Gov., D rv Sec'y of State, Auditor, Treas., States Attorney, Insurance and Agricultural Commissioners, etc. O bje tive It is a complete National and State ticket. On it are 165 spaces where a voter may enter his X Arthur Pascoe------------ 2.00 for the candidate chosen. Rebecca Lodge------------5.00 T h e other ballot measures Dr. W. P. Fletcher ---..-.5.00 12x24 inches and on it is listed as Mrs. R. Rogers------------2.00 a "no party" ticket, seventy blank Mrs. N. S. B. James--------1.00 spaces for the X of voters express- W. H. Carruthers---------5.00 ing their choice for Supreme and Mrs. E. C. Southey -_-- 5.00 District Court Judges, Supts. of P. R. Cowling-----------10.00 Schools, Sheriff, Auditor, Trea- Mrs. M. J. Hutchinson - 5.00 surer, Clerk and Registrar, State Mr. & Mrs. F. F. Morris - 20.00 Attorney, County Judge, Public Dr. W. H. Birks -----------5.00 Administrator, County Surveyor, Mfsses H. & M. Carruthers 2.00 Coroner, Constables and J.P's. Jno. Hately, Sr-----------2.00 Finally there is space for selecting Miss Nell Burke----------5.00 the Administration's Official B.H.S. Cloak Room Fund 25.00 Newspaper. This latter is purely Anonymous -- M_----- 2.Qo a State ticket. Rev. & Mrs. Geo. Mason 0 Thus, almost from dog-catcher Club "15"---------------15.00 to President, the whole enfran- St. Joseph C.W.L---------15.00 chised population goes to the polls Shaw's H. & S. Club-___ 5.00 every four years and in a single Mr. & Mrs. H. J. Babcock - 2.00 -day, wrestles with these formid- Mrs. A. D. Wheeler.--------5.00 able ballots. The difference in Mr. & Mrs. G. Vine--------2.00 that system and our is readily Mr. & Mrs. G. L. Wager.- 2.00 discernable. Ours is decentraliz- Morley Vanstone---------- 2.00 ed all along the line, and many F. C. Vanstone-.----------10.00 offices here are filled by appoint- J. R. Stutt--------------5.00 ment rather than balloting. Both Mary E. Jackman, are based on democratic prin- Clark, R.R. 1----------25.00 ciples. It is understood that an Miss S. Stanley-----------5.00 improved system embracing the Miss F. Werry ------------ 1.00 use of machines is now in vogue Miss E. Sexsmith_----------5.00 across the line. Miss M. Borland.-___.....5.00 Mrs. J. H. H. Jury-------25.00 Unshrinkable wool fibres are Miss Joyce Richards -- 3.00 made by a method of forming synthetic resin within the struc- TOTAL--------------_$708.00 ture of the fiber. Last Year's Council Returned Owen NicholasHeads Polls Delayed returns from the Puknp House polling booth kept fans And councillors who were gathered around the "mike" in the TOwn Hall in much suspense as to who would head the slate for council in the voting in municipal elec- tions on Monday, Dec. 4. Earlier returns had indicated defeat of ex-councillor W. R. Harrison who was attempting a come-back. When the last tabulation came in it was found that Councillor Owen Nicholas had won preferred position in Council's seating ar- rangements by the narrow margin of one vote. Four contestants ran neck-and-neck coming into the home stretch and at the finisIh the score read as follows: 1. Owen Nicholas, 414; 2. A. S. Baker, 413; 3. Ray Dilling, 408; 4. E. J. Gibbs, 402; 5. N. Allison, No.1 N.W. Allison ------- ___- 35 Baker ------ __--74 Dilling - __._._- 65 Garton ------------43 Gibbs --_--__-- 59 Harrison -----------32 Nicholas-----------56 No. 2 W.W. 58 60 53 53 50 36 56 370; 6. T. A. Garton, 368; 7. W. R. Harrison, 238, with the first 6 de- clared elected. In last year's vot- ing the standings were: Dilling, Nicholas, Baker, Garton, Gibbs, Allison, so there was a slight shift in popular preference in the current race. With Mayor C. G. Morris, Reeve Sidney Little and Deputy Reeve A. W. G. Northcutt returned by acclamation the councillors above comfortably re-elected will re- assemble at the January session to take their oaths of office and go ahead with the business and cares of the community which they served so well during the current year. Ballots Cast, approx....---. 700 Total Elegible Voters ...- 2200 Total Cost, approx. ......_....$90.00 Following is the poll summary: No. 1 N.W. 60 89 77 79 91 58 86 No. 2 N.W. 60 117' 110 92 110 56 119 No. 1 S.W. 64 51 58 55 52 34 63 No. 2 S.W. 93 22 45 46 40 22 34 Total 370 413 408 368 402 238 414 SHAW'S Thirteen members met at Blake Short's on Monday evening for the discussion on "Can Future Farmers Make a Living?" A vet- eran receiving the financial as- sistance set down in the Veter- ans' Land Act, with a fertile farm well-tilled, being a stay-at-home faithful worker, with "a little wife well-willed," has a fair chance of success. We suggest that his neighbors show the true spirit of co-opera- tion, e.g. the use of the established farmers' machinery and power units in exchange for the veter- on's services. The members of the community should be neigh- borly-treat him as a good Cana- dian deserves to be treated. We thought that financial MO' sistance with long-term loans at a low rate of interest would make it easier for young farmers to get started. It was also suggested that the government assume the assistance of the retiring genera- tion. NESTLETON FORUM Nestleton Forum was enter- tained by Mi. and Mus. Kennetb Samells with 15 members present. Two discussion groups agree that the Veterans' Land Act is inade- quate to ensure success in fanm- ing. Bothncapital and training would be insufficient and the present economic set-up would be no guarantee of even present prices for farm produce. Any help neighbors could give wouid be co-operative use of ma- chineryband exchange of work. 0f course any newcomer should be invited to enter into all phases of community life, but it was felt the pilot of a Lancaster bomber would find it difficult to fit him- self into farming with anything but the most up-to-date power equipment. As for young farmers getting a start, it was agreed a broad policy of financial. assistance, an assurance of a decent return on his labour plus cost of production and a higher standard of rural living would all be necessary to induce young farmers to start on their own. As a basis for this there must of course be a better standard of rural education. MAPLE GROVE The Forum met Monday eve- ning to hear the broadcast and discuss questions re "Can Future Farmers Make a Living?" In discussing the point about the fi- nancial terms of the Veterans' Land Act, we did not believe it was large enough to purchase a decent farm and equipment which could allow him to compete with others who had sufficient capital. We might be able to help by loaning or renting implements by exchanging work and by friendly talks as to what the particular section 'was adapted. Friendli- ness might be the greatest gift- such as invitation to Forum, Church or neighborhood social functions. An opinion was expressed that until the farmers had more con- trol of markets and selling prices, or until money could be had at very low interest, perhaps our kindest advice would be to dis- courage the returned man, or any other, unless he were a born farmer. PROVIDENCE FORUM We met at the home of H. Barrie with 23 present. Discus- sion was "Can Future Farmers Make a Living?" Under the new Veterans' Land Act the young service man has a very fair chance of making a living. The money set aside for equipment is not enough to buy much of either machinery or stock. The amount for land purchase is fair, although the young men in our forum think that $4800 won't buy a very good farm. We would be glad to help these service men in our community in any way agree- able to tbem. It can be done by being neighborly and friendly. How can the young farmer of to- day get started? This forum feels he should be given assistance along a similar plan to that of the Veterans' Land Act. If the young farmer of today can secure enough capital at a low rate of in- terest, he is very willing to work hard. Next meeting at ,Mrs. I. Bragg's. PROVIDENCE FORUM (Intended for last week) Our forum met at Milton Wight's with 24 present. The dis- cussion was a review of the past three broadcasts along with a question on hydro for post-war planning and the correct wiring for electricity. We are in favor of having a day school for in- struction on the use and care of all electrical equipment, also a day spent an the study of matou mechanics. Intthe review broad- cast we were very shocked to hear of the many farms across Canada which have been aban- doned. Members feel that we haven't taken the advantage of the soil testing equipment that is available and that we are partly to blame for these conditions. In the discussion regarding the use of disc-harrow or moldboard plow we think that the plow is very esential but the best results are from a combination of both. Courtice Couple Married 55 Years Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Nichols of Courtice, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary at the home of their son, Mr. Herb. Nichols on Monday, Nov. 29. After all had partaken of a wonderful turkey dinner the bride and groom of 55 years ago were asked to take their places in the living room, when an address was read by one of the grandchildren, Vivian Snider, who also presented them with a purse containing $55.00. Several other gifts were received; also over 20 cards of congratulation, including" a telegram from W. F. Rickard, M.P., also several lovely bouquets of flowers and plants were received. The members of the family were present, includ- ing Mrs. John Montgomery (Clara) of Scarboro; Mrs. Walter Snider (Addie), Herbert and Syd- ney, Ebenezer. Huntsmen Host To Civic Bodies At Venison Dinner Lake gulls and marsh terns, asleep along the breakwater with- 4rew their heads from downy wings, when on Saturday night they were aroused by the strains of "Sweet Adeline" rendered by busted tenors and brassy bari- tones. Their curiosity was allay- ed when they recalled that this was the annual banquet at Casa Loma cottage provided by Mayor C. G. Morris and Assessor Fred Pattinson, lately returned from northern haunts with trophies of the chase. The custom has grown up in recent years to invite members of the town council, civic em- ployees and local notables to a dinner of venison and wild duck provided by nimrods of prowess and skill on their return from the wilds. Just occasionally we see a wo- man who looks as though she, too, wonders why she ever bought the hat.-Memphis Appeal. SPEAKS TO-NIGHT Hon. T. L. Kennedy Minister of Agriculture, who will be guest speaker at the annual meeting and banquet of the Federation of Agriculture at Newcastle to-night (Thursday). More Ditty Bags Needed for Objective Deadline Dec. 15th Bowmanville Navy League Committee met Dec. 5. Mrs. J. E. Hobbs reporting for the Ditty Bag Committee stated that the dead- line for receiving filled ditty bags for this Christmas must be set at Dec. 15. Bags received later could not possibly be shipped to ocean ports in time. To date 180 ditty bags had been shipped and another 30 were ready for ship- ment. Donations received during De- cember totalled $1350, as follows: L. J. C. Langs, $5.00 from sale of bdol bouse, won at the Auxiiiary bazaar; Mrs. A. Dewell $.50; Mrs. Osmond $2.00 and Mrs. E. V. Scobeil $5.00. Miss I. Davis made a fine report for the Woolen's Committee: A truly fine contribution had been made during the month by Solina Women's Institute under t h e chairmanship of Mrs. I. Hardy. The ladies of the institute had made and sent in 5 quilts, 5 turtle- neck sweaters, 1 sleeveless sweat- er, 11 scarves and 5 pairs of socks. Bowmanville Women's Institute had also contributed 3 quilts while Mrs. Fred Hoar's group, Circle 10 of Trinity W.A. had contributed one quilt. Miss Davis felt that the continued support of these ladies' organizations merit- ed the highest praise. In addition ta the quilts a total of 45 knitted articles had beenreceived. Plans for the last dance of the year on Dec. 9th at the Armouries were complete. Government Subsi4ies Over $4500 On 1944 Government checks are now be- ing mailed to Ontario municipali- ties which represent the subsidy of 2 mills on the local tax rate for 1944. One mill applies to a reduction of the rate for generai purposes and one mii tora reduc- tion of the rate for educational purposes. This in accordance with the government's promise pend- ing its promise to return 50 per cent of educational costs. According to information ob- tained by reference to the town's financial statement, the 2 mill rebate will amount to approxi- mately $4,633 for the Town of Bowmanville for 1944. Casting up a rough estimate in regard to what the 50 per cent re- bate will amount to for Bowman- ville, it would appear to be in the neighborhood of $21,000, or ap- proximately 9 milis. Premier Drew has announced that this will come into effect definitely in 1945. The present provincial grants for the town's schools are, High School $2,286; Publie School $1,662, and it is assumed that these, together, with the super- annuation fund will be absorbed within the 50 per cent refund. The probable net refund, when effect- ed, should be in the neighbor-1 hood of $15,000 or aproximately1 6 mills.1 GUIDÉ NEWS Guides met Monday night for an enrollment meeting, and the following Guides were enrolled in the 1st and 2nd Companies by Commissioner Frank: Marg. Dus- tan, Pat Cole, Helen McGuire, Bernice Quinney, Betty Grant, Kathleen Jones, Barbara Spencer, Joan Winacott, Marion Morris, Bernice Stocker, Evelyn Kennett, Doris Larmer and Norma Marshall. The Mother and Daughter Ban- quet will be held Friday, Dec. 8, at 6:3Q p.m. in Trinity Sunday School room and all Guides are invited with their mothers. Mrs. R. S. McLaughlin of Oshawa will be our banquet speaker. First in a new series in Citizens' debaters: Letellier St. Just, editor, Forum discussions was "What Is a of La Patrie, FO Gelber, Educa- Canadian?" and it brought to- tion Officer, R.C.A.F., and A. J. gether at the High School, Tues- (Dink) Carroll, sports editor of day evening, a representative the Montreal Gazette. They. pre- audience quite evidently concern- sented individual views that were ed with a question which had a intriguing. Generally there was bearing on national unity. The a lack of national concsiousness subject was Part 1, in the series, among Canadians. Abroad, a "Canada As a Nation" considera- Canadianwas generally viewed as tion of which is expected to at- an American and even with the tract attendance of all responsible flag and National Anthem he citizens of the community. might not be identified since they The introductory address was were common to the Empire.*Mr. presented by Rev. W. P. Rogers Carroll was of the opinion that whose approach was, first, "What if a hockey stick was added there Is Canada?" He defined Canada would be no difficulty in identi- geographically but held that Can- fication. ada was a political anomaly and The series will be continued the question strictly an American each Tuesday evening at the High problem. Half a continent in School at 8 p.m. and next week's area, Canada is still politically subject is: "Can Canada Support tied with the old land through the Arts?" a consideration of oui the King and his representatives, national culture. nationally and provincially. The Monroe Doctrine and Pan Americanism emphasized that Canada was an American prob- Saving Lauded But lem. Leading up to his conclu- Hoarding Coins Out sion, the speaker traced early ar ngCisO Canadian settlement and history which found coalescence in Con- "Santa Claus is going to be federation, but not cohesion short of change," one bank of- among groups. The Statute of ficial said recently, "and we must Westminster of 1931 sought a bet- depend on the people to exchange ter defined status, but still with- their home savings of coins for in the Commonwealth. As an bills. It is certainly not our wish axiom Rev. Rogers asserted that to discourage saving, but rather component parts must be homo- to get the pennies and nickels, geneous and this is not true of dimes and quarters into circula- Canada today among people not of tion again in return for money common origin, with not a com- of other denominations." mon language, a common way of A shortage of small coins, life nor common religious faith. brought about in part by increas- Unity was expressed under the ed purchasing by the public in British Crown and the dictionary anticipation of Christmas, and in definition that a "Canadian was a part by the inability of the gov- native of Canada" could not be ernment to issue coins in the accepted since thousands of good volume required owing to war Canadians were what are called conditions, is responsible for the "New Canadians." A better def- appeal being made by the banks inition would be that a Canadian for the turn-in of pennies and is a man or woman living in nickels. Canada who owes allegiance to So go to your nearest bank and His Majesty and finds expression turn in your small coins-or bet- in the National Anthem. ter still, invest them in War Sav- The broadcast came over CBC ings Stamps and Certificatesa- from Montreal with the following the patriotic way of saving! __ - ~.---,-~---- -.-~. r r-"1w~. RURAL FARM RADIO FORUMS P.-a" , i - Sparkling Musical Comedy At B.H.S. Commencement There was talent of high order, players in the smash hit "In Old splendid s t a g e direction and Vienna." superb music in the musical farce The comedy is presented in comedy, "In Old Vienna" which three acts, the place, Vienna. The featured the 1944 Commence- action involves the following: ment Exercises at Bowmanville Jonas H. Pennington, an Ameri- High School last week. With can millionaire pickle manufac- audiences that taxed the capacity turer, with his daughter, June, of the auditorium for a matinee arrives in Vienna amidst prepar- and three evenmg performances, ations for the annual carnival. To the thought was in the minds of his consternation he finds Jones, many, "it is just too bad that the his advertising expert, advertis- boys overseas could not be home ing Pennington's Peter Piper to enjoy it." For without a doubt Pickles too well. An old acquaint- the 1944 Commencement, in ail ance, Lady Vivian, a wealthy its particulars, marked a high- Englishwoman, also arrives on light in this annual event. her annual quest in search of her From Principal L. W. Dippell's daughter, who was lost near opening address until the final Vienna at carnival time when a curtain on the last evening, con- baby. Kinski, the pompous police cluding w i t h the National chief, plots to substitute the lost Anthem, the program was receiv- ed with the appreciation and ap- (Continued on page 9) plause it so well deserved. It riay be that in this ail too brief report, some names may beomitted from Durham Chapter among those who took part. If so, amends are made in advance for Order of Eastern Star it should be remembered that a Install New Officers mere reporter can be gripped with interest and excitement no less than the general audience. Ail A sumptuous banquet with we can do in the circumstances is colorful tabe decorations pre- weflo 'tepite rga ceded the installation of officers to foilow the printed program of Durham Chapter, Order ofithe scanty not pressions from very Eastern Star, on Tuesday eve- The matinee was gven for ning, Nov. 28, in the Oddfellows' school children who most certain- Hall. ly gave vociferous approval to Installing officers were Mrs. dissipate ail qualms that might Margaret Chambers, Worthy have been felt in rehearsals. Wed- Grand Matron, T. H. Dunlop, P.P., nesday came the first evening Sunbeam Chapter, Oshawa, as- performance with orchestral sisted by Fred Gibbons, Worthy selections under direction of W. Patron, Mrs. T. H. Dunlop, Sun- E. C. Workman, assisted by Miss beam Chapter, Oshawa, and Mrs. Phyllis Challis and the High Cora Rice, Durham Chapter, were School Orchestra. Stage direction the Marshalls. Mrs. Ruby Cox was in the capable hands of Mrs. installed the new Worthy Matron, Marie Clark Bell. The piano solo Sister Mary Jewell, and Mrs.'Ada of exceptional musical artistry Found installed Brother William was presented by Master Ray Found, Worthy Patron. Mrs. Edna Dudley, prior to the address of Anderson was organist and Mrs. welcome by Principal Dippell. Reta Dudley soloist. Sister Bur- Mr. Dippell told of the proud gess, Grand Adah, also took part. record of the High School stu- The retiring Matron and Patron dents in the present war, in both received gifts from the scholarships, in athletics and in Chapter and members. Sister ail the activities associated with Gibbs also received her Past local efforts to sustain Canada's Matron's jewel. power in winning the war. The At the close of the installation a boys and girls had belped in very pretty quilt was displayed salvage drives, the saleuf War and Sister Margaret Chambers Savings Cetificates and funds for drew the lucky ticket in favor of patriotic purposes and indeed m Mrs. John M. James. The proceeds ail ways open to them as loyal from tickets sold on this quilt young Canadians. Toucbing were for patriotic purposes. briefly on educationai changesOfiesor14 that had occured since Confeder- Officers for 1945 ation, Mr. Dippell observed that Worthy Matron - Sister M. today the aim was a more round- Jewell; Worthy Patron - Brother ed, practical grounding w i t h W. Found; Associate Matron-Sis- equal opportunity for ail not for- ter V. Frank; Associate Patron- getting theconcept of therdignity Brother F. Bowen; Secretary - of labor as requisite for good Sister Ruby Cox; Treasuren-Sis- citizenship. ter A. Bounsall; Conductress - Representatives of the Board of Sister E. Chambers; Associate Education, Service Clubs and Conductress - Sister B. Teëple;. others identified with the cause Chaplain - Sister A. Found; of education were called upon to Marshal - Sister C. Rice; Or- present prizes and diplomas won ganist - Sister E. Anderson;Adah during the school year. A com- -Sister J. Marr; Ruth - Sister plete report of this phase of M. Jamieson; Esther - Sister H. Commencement will be found in Gibbs; Martha - Sister F. North- another column while we turn our cutt; Electa - Sister E. Alldread; attention to an all too inadequate Warder - Sister L. Miller; Sen- description of the play and the tinel - Sister M. Holt. Citizens' Forum Asks What Is A Canadian?