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:4 Il., y _n n tae imrn With Whlch Are Incorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, And The Orono News VOLUME BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER -4th, 1944 4 NUMER 5 Junior 'armer's Night Held at the Lions Club President Bill Oliver, on behalf of the Lions Club, at Monday eve- ning's dinner, welcomed many of the Junior Farmers of the district as guests of the Club for an eve- ning which may be describedvas "Junior Farmers' Night." At the head table were displayed three handsome cups recently won by the guests in provincial and na- tional judging contests, and be- hind them sat the guest speaker, Rev. H. C. Linstead, Courtice, who delivered a thoughtful ad- drless on farm problems and farm youth. It was a fitting climax to the season, in which as usual, the Lions Club has taken part in junior farmers' affairs. Commun- ity singing of Christmas carols was led by Alex McGregor with W. E. C. Workman at the piano. Junior Farmers For the formal program, Chair- man Stu James of the Rural Re- lations Committee took charge and asked Ed. Summers, Agricul- tural Representative, to introduce "his boys." Ed told of the history of the boys' and girls' clubs in Ontario and the parts played and honors won by Durham County teams in the judging contests in this and other years. Some of the bbys were unavoidably absent but the following were asked to take a bow: Boyd Ayre and Frank Stenger of the Swine Club; Dal- ton Dorrell, Potato Club; Bruce Taylor, Grain Club, and Garnet Rickard, a winner some years ago and now President of Durham County Federation of'Agriculture. The boys and their coach were given a big hand prior to intro- duction of another 'young farm- er" R. R, (Bob) Stevens and Roy Metcalf with his son Ross. Young Ross won applause and encores with his most excellent mouth organ selections accompanied at the piano by Mr. Workman. The guest speaker was introduced by Cecil Found, Lion member from Courtice. , Rev. H. C. Linstead ' Mr. Found told that Rev. H. C. (Herb) Linsteacl. the son of a minister, receiv d his education at Newmarket, Queen's Univer- sity -nd Emmanuel Theological Coll .. From his ministry at Ne .bt in the Bay of Quinte Corence, he had come to othe Couttice Circuit, where as a forceful speaker he was enabled to keep his congregation enliven- ed and awake. Intensely inter- ested in rural youth, he was high- ly popular and took a profound interest in farming and Farmn Forums and was proudto take a practical part in the community even in patched overalls. Mr. Linstead, in keeping with the occasion, took as his subject, "The Future of the Rural Com- munity" and deali analytically and constructively with many problems facing farmers today. The Church as part of the rural community was deeply concerned with its welfare. There was a mutuality of interests which to- day recognized that rural centres were bût part of the world com- munity andarural problems were becoming recognized as inter- woven and interdependent with the wider sphere. He paid fine tribute to the Lions Club for bringing town and country clos- er together. That co-operation could be extended with even the wider view and the speaker turn- ed to consideration of some of the Results Astounding Chas. Found, Courtice, who ran a Classified advt. in The Statesman recently, writes: The results from my advt..in The Statesman were certain- ly astounding, and again veri- fy the old adage that "It pays to advertise." We we r e swamped witb inquiries from as far as Campbellcroft and Cobourg. am enclosing an- other advt. wich will only require one insertion. Every week many people, hke Mr. Found, are realizing the marvelous results they get from a small advt. in The Statesman. It is no wonder for the message is read by an estimated audience of 15,000 readers at a minimum cost of only 25 cents. If you have anything to buy or sell from a bouse to imple- ments or other used articles try a Classified advt. and be convinced as Mr. Found is "that it pays to advertise in The Statesman." Principal L. W. Dippel Addresses Trinity Y.P It was Culture Night at Trinity Union, Monday evening, wher Mr. L. W. Dippell, Principal of B.H.S., brought a very informec and stimulating message on Vo- cations. The convener of Chris- tian Culture Department, Gwen Gilmer, presided for an excellent program including piano solo by Ray Dudley and two vocal num- bers by Dorothy Nicholls with Ileen Balson accompanist. A per- sonality quiz, dealing mainly with the individual's vocation, place of employment a n d fellow em- ployees preceded the address. In "marking the papers" Mr. Dippell summed up all answers and tabu- lated the results: chose your pro- fession wisely; always do your best work; be neat in yourself your work and your surroundings; be friendly and considerate o! f el- low employees. Service of worship was present- ed by Gwen Gilmer and Jean Crossman. Business period followed the singing of Christmas Carols and was conducted by President Doris Dudley. Christmas party and closing meeting for 1944 will be held Monday when slate ofof:- ficers for 1945 wi1 be read. Treasurer Arline Northcutt gave a report of finances trra the film "John Stirling"; net proceeds $50.00 for the Y.P-.U. Mission Treasury. , factors menacing the stability of rural life today.. Rural Decay Centralization of industry was a prime cause of the decline and decay of rural villages and small towns. The trend has been away from the country tothe cities. This has destroyed much of the former intimate community life. Its influence has been felt par- ticularly in schools and churches and was to be deplored. Not the least of this condition was the economic position of farmers. Even in good times, with a third of the nation's population, farm- (Continued on page 9) Miss Elliott Tells of Authors At Women's Canadian Club The human side of the publish- the nation's culture for the future ing business was revealed to and publishers have serious con- members of the Women's Cana-' cern to provide the bést possible dian Club at its monthly meeting product. Books are published in on Monday, in St. John's Parish both spring and fall and cata- Hall. The guest speaker, Miss logues present new and creative Ellen Elliott, Toronto, in a pleas- ideas in. an industry that is con- ing, informed and delightfully stantly subject to change. intimate address of more than an Miss Elliott recalled the thrill hour gave interesting character experienced when she entered the sketches of authors she has publishing sphere and remained known, the importance of the as thrilled today in a.field which publishing business in our nation- was ever refreshing in day by al life and many -amusing inci- day contacts and in reviewing dents experienced in that field. manuscripts in prose and' poetry. Introduced by President, Mrs. She began in the Library Depart- L. J. C. Langs, it was learned that ment and in reminiscent mood Miss Elliott, born in England and dealt with people she had met a former school teacher, had join- during many pleasant years at ed the Macmillan Publishing Macmillans. Çompany and over a period of 20 Authors Known ,.3years had acquired a wide know- A man of charm and genius was ledge of the publishing profes- W. H. Blake, author o Brown- sion and today occupies the po- Waters, delightful essays on fisb- sition of Director of the Publhsh- ing. He brought to Macmillans ing Department. Her work a translation of Marie Chapde- centres about the planning of pro- laine, written by Louis Hemon, grgms for Canadian authors and an unknown author and whose contacts with British and Ameri- fame now lives after him in this can authors witf 'a'View to secur- priceless gem of French-Cana- ing for publication'the;best of the dian life. Blake collaborated witb literary efforts of the day. Sir Andrew lylacphail but there Interesting Enterprise was disagreement in shades of The publishing business ac- interpretation and they split, the cording to Miss Elliott, consists Blake version was published in in placing books on the market Canada and Macphail's in Britain. for the public to read. It is unlike Attracted same years ago to most industrial enterprises for its te writings o! a tal, shy, retiring, products are of permanent char- feminine authr o! cildren's acter, bringing to the individual stories, Miss Elliot came to know the nation's mmnd, beant and soul. 'Mazo de la Roche, who 'wrolte It is a great national asset, par- Explorers of the Dawn, Possession ticularly in time of war, in spite and Delight, and won limited of the government's entry inta the fame. But when the MS of Jalna publishing field. Books preserve 1 (Continued on page 8) PIAPPY BIRTHDAY Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King On Dec. 17, Canada's Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. W. L. Mac- kenzie King, celebrates his 70th birthday and congratulations both at home and abroad will be accorded to the man who has played such a conspicuous and im- portant part in the affairs of the nation and still retains unusual vigor as Canada's No. 1 Citizen. In a recent issue of New World magazine appears a sketch of Mr. King's caréer with his honors, de- grees and titles together with pictures from his infancy to the present day. It is an impressive tribute headlined: Rt. Hon. Wil- liam Lyon Mackenzie King, P.C., C.M.G., B.A., M.A., LLB., Ph.D., M.P., Prime Minister, President of the Council and Secretary of State for External Affairs. . Affable, friendly, scholarly, yet solitary and a bachelor, Mr. King was born at Berlin, Ont., now Kitchener, and earned his edu- cation the hard way. No public figure in Canada and possibly none in the Empire has so many earned scholarship degrees. After 35 years in parliament, 25 years as leader of the Liberal Party and 18 years as Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. King enjoys the re- spect of everyone who knoWs him and the loyalty of his followers fo" a degree seldom accorded any leader. The Statesman joins in the general acclaim to a great man in wishing "Many Happy Returns of The Day." Voluntary Donations To Navy League Now Total $908 Contributions to the N a v y League through Bowmanville a n d district committee totalled $908.21, Dec. 12. A successful dance was held Saturday night at the Armouries and the net pro- ceeds of $86.26 helped to swell the above total. Citizens who still wish to con- tribute to the Navy League may leave their donations with Dr. W. Tennant, L. J. C. Langs at the Bank of Montreal, and at Mc- Gregor's Drug Store. Mrs. J. E. Hobbs, Chairman of the Ditty Bag Committee, also wishes to remind any person who is filling a ditty bag that Dec. 15 is the deadline for Christmas ditty bags. All bags should be in the Navy League rooms by that date. List of contributions fol- lows: Courtice Men's Brotherhood ----------$ 10.00 Miss F. M. Galbraith5.00 Miss B. J. Galbraith 5.00 Hampton W., N. Group - 5.00 S. . Chartranbel -- ._ 10.00 Hampton W.I., East Group 10.00 Mrs. T. S. Holgate -------- 5.00 A Fniend --------------- 2.00 Mrs. W. F. wile---------- 2.00 Mr. & Mrs. C. Papineau -- 5.00 Mrs. Mabel Couch n -_-- 2.00 Dominion Stores Ltd 2------ .00 Mrs. WJ.Davis------------ 3.00 Dr. R. G. Cowie -ell .5- 2.00 Navy League Dance, Dec. 9 86.21 R. W. Newton............-----2.00 Miss Mary Katerson-------- 2.00 .Albert Moore ----------------- 5.00 Mrs. E. J. Silver------2.00 Mn. & Mrs. J. W. Jwl 5.00 M. A. James & Sons ------20.00 Goodyear Local No. 189 - 10.00 TOTAL----.---------$908.21 Trinity Missionary Society Elect Officers Trinity Woman's Missionary Society met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Rogers in the Chair. The report of the nominating committee as presented by Mrs. A. Baker was adopted as follows: Prdsident-Mrs. W. P. Rogers; lst Vice Pres.-Mrs. Chas. Wight; 2nd Vice Pres. - Mrs. A. S. Baker; Rec. Sec'y - Mrs. M. J. Hutchin- son; Cor. Sec'y - Miss L. Jack- son; Treasurer-Mrs. L. Nicholls; Ass't Treas. - Mrs. C. Mason; Sec'y Christian Stewardship - Mrs. L. W. Dippell; Finance Com. - Mrs.. Dippell, Mrs. Nicholls, Mrs. Warder, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. J. W. Jewell; Sec'y Community Friendship - Mrs. W. R. Strike; Supply Sec'y - Mrs. Colmer; As- sociate Helpers-Mrs. E. V. Hoar; Christian Citizenship and Tem- (Continued on page 6) Routine Business Dealt With In Council's Final Session There was little correspond- vided at the above points. ence, few committee reports and A delegation from the Lions not much of general business in Club, President Bill Oliver and J. the Town Council's final session Brough, addressed Council ask- the ownCouciis fial esson ng permission for use of the of the year, Monday night. There Town Hall aùditoriumfor Bingo is, of course, the usual Statutory games, the proceeds to be used, meeting scheduled for Friday eve- 50-50 between the Navy League ning, roads and weather permit- and the Lions British Child War ting. With all present save Fi- Victim's Fund. Granted, with the nance Chairman Nicholas, Mayor understanding that rental and ex- C. G. Morris congratulated mem- penses of $15 per session be paid bers on their success at the polls and advance notice given of the and was pleased that all would nights desired. be together again next year to Property Chairman Baker re- deal with unfinished business and ceived authority to install a therm- h dheavy problems looming ostat on the Town Hall furnace, ahead. cost approximately $35, as a heat Correspondence included for- regulator and fuel saver. Coun- mal notice from the Clerk of Dar- cillor Allison raised the question lington Township that rural pro- of providing a fire escape at South perty owners themselves must Ward School. It was decided to make arrangements with the Fire have a committee, including the Brigade for any fire protection Council's Fire Committee and the they may require. A letter from Fire Chief who is now a Deputy the Navy League asking for a Fire Marshall, invite the Chair- grant, pointed out that 85 per Iman of the Board of Education to cent of their funds were raised accompany the above on an in- through publie subscript i o n. spection of the premises prior to Council voted $25.00 as its current taking action with a view to pro- donation. A request for support viding a fire escape. fn hIx , -- - - .. . . lor thae Women s War Auxiliary was laid over till early next year since a donation of $200 was al- ready accorded for the present year. The monthly finance report was presented by Councillor Dilling, showing a budget of $5,751.44 which was adopted. The major item included over $3,000 for hydro services. On motion of Councillor Allison it was decided to write the clerks of Peterboro, Port Hope and Cobourg for infor- mation concerning electrical equipment to be supplied for H.M. C.S. Bowmanville. Ships of sim- ilar character have been so pro- Rehabilitatiom At Rotary Clu Members of the Rotary Club had as guests at Friday's luncheon the presently appointed personnel -of the# Bowmenville Reham a- tion Committee together with Col. C. G. Kerr, M.C., Commandant, Camp 30, and his company com- mander, Major H. B. Kampkin, Veterans Guard of Canada. The meeting concerned itself with consideration of problems of re- habilitation touching both vet- erans of the last war who are serving again today and the vet- erans of the present war of the younger generation. In the in- teresting addresses many factors were brought out largely un- known to the general public and an appeal was made to Club mem- bers to give earnest consideration to problems that must be faced at the war's end. Mayor C. G. Morris introduced the Committee members of which he is Chairman. They were, rep- resenting the Council: Reeve Sid- ney Little and Deputy Reeve A.i W. G. Northceutt; The Legion: Canon, Major C. R. Spencer, V.D., and A. J. Lyle; Local 189: Nor- man Allison and Ivan Hobbs.J New Canadians' Thousands of babies will be washed and dressed on this assembly line in the next year or two when most of the 26,000 Bri- tish wives, who married Canadian servicen\en overseas, and their babies will be coming to Canada to their new homes. The Cana- dian National Railways, with the co-operation of the Canadian Red Cross Society, bas set up a nurs- ery, special rest room and a wei- ELECTED PRESIDENT Minister Advises Farmers To "Run Their Own Show" "If you keep doing what gov ernments tell you to do, then you. are heading for bankruptcy" waý the opening shot in a vigorous ad- dress by Hon. T. L. Kennedy Minister of Agriculture for On- tario, at the annual banquet of the Durham County Federation of Agriculture, held in New- castle Community Hall, Thursday evening. Run your own show and Ill help to the limit was the essence of the message of the Minister who affirmed his belief that the young farmers of On- tario, as they were so capably proving, were the ones in whose hands the future of agriculture could be safeguarded and sustain- ed in the new day that was dawn- ing. A dirt farmer himself and veteran of the last war, Col. Ken- nedy won rounds of applause as guest speaker of the occasion. Chairman's Address President Garnet B. Rickard, chairman at this first formal ban- quet of the Federation, was flank- Deputy Reeve Northcutt report- Newc stleuHihwSch Icabinetmnsterson yTom Kennedy and Hon. Per ed his experience in meeting a re- WeE0 o end n o.Pr turned soldier at the station as a Holds Commencement Vivian, together with a galaxy o member of the local reception head-table members and guests committee. Had he not been on Newcastle Community Hall was as he extended a welcome to ap hand there would have been no filled to capacity on Wednesday proximately 300 people at banque car there but he had called for evening, Dec. 6, when the High tables sumptuously laden witha the parents and was on time to School held its Commencement most excellent dinner provided by meet their son. He was of opin- Exercises. Rev. D. R. Dewdney members of No. 9 Home an ion that no finer service could be conducted devotionalexerc School Club. In his address Mr conceived and it was a joy indeed anduc enner Rickard gave a rounded sketch coneîvd ad i ws ajoyindedand Principal T. A. Venner, B.A., of the condition of agriculture 1 to see the reunion. When asked spoke words of welcome. The during and after the depressior where he would like to go first, program was composed largely of and experience had taught the the soldier said: 'I want to see the musical selections under the di- ne ce fad taughtith 1 traffic lights at the four corners." rection of Mr. S. J. Dolin, Mus.B., necessity of farmer organization Council discussed plans for mak- and the following choruses were The Federation of Agricultur ing receptions more fully effec- rendered in harmony by all the had come into existence and wa tive. students: "The Army Air Corps," tmaking its obfluence definitely "Juanita," "Blow the Man Down,"felt m its objective to promote · "Go Down Moses," and "The social, economic and educational Three Chafers." The girls very welfare among farmers ail across sweetly sang in two parts "I Canada. Would That My Love" and Today the Federation was "Flowerof China" while the boys strongly organized, Federally contributed "When Johnny Comes Provincially and locally, and it à uMarching Home" and the humor- leaders know where they are go- our ditty "We Don't." Other ing. The post-war world was musical numbers which were fraught with great responsibili- Chairman Morris, speaking on be- much enjoyed were: trio by Joan tis and organized agriculture can half of the Committee, observed Duck, Betty Stephenson and Lily make itself felt in legislation, in that what it was attempting to do Huska, vocal solos by Marie Allin, securing outside markets, in rural was everyone's business and there piano solo by Joyce Martin and social welfare. It is recognized was no more vital consideration a folk dance by eight girls, four that there can be no prosperous in any community thag to plan in men's full dress suits and four Canada without a prosperous ag- definitely and intelligently for in ladies' old fashioned gowns. A riculture. To achieve that fullesi provision and assistance to ex- very fine display of acrobatics and co-operation was necessary and service people on their return pyramid building was staged by the speaker urged continued sup- home. Within the scope of the the male pupils and was received port of the Federation with minds Committee's activities there was with much applause. Two light turned to problems of the post- room for assistance not only from and humorous plays were pre- war world. Mr. Rickard told service clubs but every member sented,, one "How the Story briefy f the part played by the o! the Communîty. Grew" wth Barbara Bonathan, County Federation in the receni Mr. Morris introduced the of- Joan Duck Mary Dewdney Betty health survey and invited Hon. ficer guests who spoke "off the Stephenson, Shirley Brunt, Ar- r. Vivian to outline some of the record" and thanks was expressed villa Brunt and Jane Lunt taking findings and resuts of the scheme. by Lou Dippell who told of re- the parts of gossipy women who Hon. Dr. Vivian turning from the hast war when spread a story around in sucb an veterans weretoffered the "pick exaggerated fashion that it is not Speaking as Minister of Health onefirb t"d.for the province Dr. Vivia pad of jobs" but got a shovel as well. ecognizalile as the on is od o h rvne r iinpi Too much faithashould notwbe The other play "Ici On Parle high tribute to the CountyaFeder- placed in government promises Francais" was dramatizedb ation not only for initiating the today in view of experiences fol- Archie Hendry, Marie Allin, s veyb or its sustained lowing the last war. Pauline Branch, Francis Jose, support in forwarding the plan. President Morley Vanstone was John Gibson, Doreen Caswell and Voluntary co-operation of the called from the chair to the floor Mary Toms. people themselves was a refresh- to receive his "one year attend- The outstanding feature on the finest task conceivable, a basic ance pin." The inkcommittee program was the valedictory ad- concern for the health of children. gave definite assurance that the dress wbich was excellently pre- Already the survey bas embraced joists, boards and planking will pared and delivered by Margaret 39 rural schools wit details cared be erected immediately, ready Ash, winner of the Wilmot Gold for by a doctor and two nurses, for the cold snap. Medal for the highest standing in alI specialists, under authoritysf . Middle School. Margaret also the Department. Fullest co-oper- won the Montague Scholarship of ation had been accorded by both Assembly Lne $125, and the Professor Squair parents and teachers and a pre- French prize. Glenn Allin was sa r- winner 'of the Montague Scholar- .s:ship of $125 for highest standing among the boys. Other awards and diplomas were as follows: I Anderson Mathematics Prize to s a l i Ted Hoar; Mrs. Fallis EnglishA Pnize, Grade IX and X, ta Archie * f Hendry; Canadian Club History en's Can - Pnizeta Doreen Caswell; Dr. But- l. er Shield, Grade X Proficiny ta Archie Hendry; Mellow Shield The Men's Canadian Club of 1 for General Proficiency, Athletic Bowmanville in its first meeting Abiity, Good Sportsmanship and of the current season were honor- Popularity ta Ted Hoar; Pbilp ed in having as guest speaker, On- Shield for Grade IX Proficiency tario's first Minster of Planningi to Mary Dewdney; Langman and Development, Hon. Danai Shield for Sr. Girls' Athletics ta Porter, member for St. George's Arvilla Brunt; J. A. Smith Shield orte, Tor t e forSr.Boy' Ahleicsto eilConstituency, Toronto. At the for Sr. Boys' Atletics to Neil banquet mn the Balmoral Hoteli Britton; Mrs. Norma Adams Cup Wednesday evening, members for Jr. Girls' Athletics to Jane were given a broad picture of the1 Lunt; Jr. Boys' AthleticPrize to broad problems of the new Minis- Ronald Powell. try and some of the initial steps Secondary School Graduation taken to fulfill its function, whichc Dipomas tO Glenn Alin, Mar- is essentially post-war planning1 garet Ash, Olive Brown, Jean with a long view. Mr. Porter in Gray, Ted Hoar. his outline stated that legislation( Intermediate Certificates ta affecting the new Portfolio wouldt Hugh Aiken, Arvilla Brunt, Shir- be concerned with planning for ley Brunt, Ruth Bonathan, Doreen development of human and ma- Caswell, Tracy Embley, John Gib- terial resources of the province ta son, Archie Hendry, Balfour Le- achieve a sustained productiveac- Gresley. tivitywth tekvopq.nl Snow Blizzard Rages Across Ontario s The worst storm for three- quarters of a century at this time of the year, according to surviv- ing old-timers, raged across southern Ontario during the night and day of Dec. 11 and 12. Roads were blocked, schools closed at many points and even daily news- papers suspended publication. Fifteen d e a t h s were reported, many from o v e r exertion, struggling through snow drifts. The feeling was general that there might be no "White Christmas" this year but now there is enough snow for this year's festivities and a carry over for next year too. Monday afternoon, according to the peripatetic seismograph at the C.P.R. water tower, meterological prognostications were that an ominous low cloud area Was form- ing north by east of Bowman- ville. Snow began to fall im- mediately after Town Council adjourned. By midnight, wind shrieked and highway traffic be- came precarious. At breakfast, radios announced a general tie-up across the province. War plant workers were told that many plants would not reopen until snow could be cleared. By mid-morning along King Street, 52 transports and cars were parked along curbs, chassis- deep in snow, completely stalled. Some cars were literally buried and Wednesday morning many were still tied up where they came to rest. The town snow- plow cleared a narrow avenue for traffic permitting bread and milk delivery but metropolitan centres fear a milk shortage since farmers are completely isolated at the moment. Local schools remained open and it was heydey for juniors on skis. Wednesday the sun broke through and with shovels and snow plows busy, people expect to continue Christ- mas shopping over the week-end. PRICE OF TURKEYS AND OTHER POULTRY Changes in the price schedule for turkey and other poultry will t give farmers a slightly bigber ne- turn on direct sales to consumers this Christmas. The changes are effective December il under Order A-1478 of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. By a former order a farmer selling turkey or other poultry *direct ta consumer was limited to a markup of 7 cents a pound ove the wholesale ceiling. Under Order A-1478 the primary produc- er making a direct sale to the consumer can add 20 per cent to the wholesale ceiling for turkeys and 25 per cent to the wholesale ceiling for other poultry. On birds for which the whole- sale ceiling is above 28 cents a pound the farmer will benefit from this removal of the 7 cent markup limit. timinary report had been sub- mitted. Of the children examined only 35 per cent were found without some defects, while 65 per cent (Continued on page 5) nning Topic adian Club married in 1929, has two sons in their early teens. Object of Planning The main idea of the Depart- ment of Planning and Develop- ment was to meet post-war needs and Mr. Porter made it plain that as a provincial department, there were certain things that could be done and others which could not be done under Confederation without co-operation of the fed- eral authority. But a beginning could be made from a provincial level into a program that eventually could be worked out on a Dominion scale. In the short time since the Department had been set up, special consideration has been given to re-establish- ment of those in the armed ser- vices. The first approach had been to explore ways and means for rehabilitation in the transition from war to peace, to readjust- ment after discharge from the armed services. To cope with what the speaker termed, "the monotonous freedom of civil life" after years of regi- mented conflict, there has already been set up the Ontario Training and Re-Establishment Centre at the old Normal School in Toronto. Courses of vocational training have been laid down alorig many ines which give opportunity for returning soldiers to study and learn trades and vocations of their own cfhoice. The accommodation at present is for 1200 but in shifts this can be expanded to 3000 and plans are prepared to extend the idea to other centres. Trade Schools One aothe main fields lacking trained artisans is in the build- ing and construction fields and in (Continuèd on page 9) Dr. H. Ferguson Who was elected President of the Men's Canadian Club for the 1944-45 season at the annual meeting held at the Balmoral Hotel on Thursday, Nov. 30. come canteen at Bonaventure Station for their convenience when passing through Montreal, centre for connecting trains to al parts of the Dominion. The photograph shows members of the Voluntary Nursing Auxiliary of the Red Cross caring for the babies, while the insets show two of the nurses minding babies whiie their mothers rest. (Photo- graph: Canadian National Rail- ways.) C.G.I.T. CANDLELIGHTING AND VESPER SERVICE There will be a C.G.I.T. Candle- lighting and Vesper Service in St. Paul's United Church on Sunday. evening, December 17th. Rev. Mrs. - D. F. Aylesworth, daughter of Dr. W. P. Fletcher, Minister of St. Paul's, will be guest speaker. Special music will be rendered by the choir. This service will be one of the many held across Can- ada when 45,000 Canadian Girls In Training and their leaders unite in common worship. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Parker, To- ronto, Mr. C. Burrows, Oshawa, with Mrs. M. G. Goodman. Sailor or landsman, thereis some sort of Cape Horn for ail. and remunerative employment. In introducing Mr. Porter, Col. L. T. McLaughlin, C.M.G., D.S.O., told that after graduating with a B.A. at Toronto University and M.A. at Oxford, there followed a1 course at Osgoode Hall and ad-1 mission ta the bar in 1926. After1 a bnilliant career in Law, Mr.1 Porter was elected to the Legis- lature in 1943 and acted as par-1 liamentary assistant to the1 premier prior to is appointment1 ta the portfolio of Planning and1 Development, May 8, 1944. In-1 terested in national affairs, Mr.1 Porter bad been President of the Empire Club of Canada, Chair- man of the Toronto Branch of the1 Institute of International Affairs,1 and as a student of Trade Unioni affairs had been Secretary of the Labor Committees at the Port Hope Conference and Winnipeg1 Convention o!ate Progressivei *Conservative Party. Mr. Porter, in )f ýd it y k- )f L- ln -r -i n. f t a ~- m,~wrn i w. w ý 1 3t ' - «M ý19t«Rum""m«hiwomm ..Oob-à ýe-