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w her anubnan With Which Are Incorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, and The Orono News VOLUME 91 BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1945 NUMBER 8 Taking as his text, Straight Paths for Your Heb. 12-13, Rev. J. E. delivered a powerful ser Trinity United Church, evening, on Community His main observationsm follows: À& m - - m-ATL mTIV91RANCE MAN à@m m .-.al1HEADS CROP ASSOCIATION 1 "Makei rFeet," Griffith mon at Sunday Welfare. were as Major A. R. Virgin Major A. R. Virgin has returned ta Bowmnnville ta resume bis duties as Superintendent, Ontario Training School for Boys at this point. Il wiil be recalied that wben Canada was requestedt 1 take charge of some of the Ger- man officer prisoners captured in the present war, the Boy's Train- ing Schobl, on the outskirts of the town was turned over by Premier Mitchell Hepburn to the Ottawa government for their accommoda- tion. The Boy's School was then transferred to the Senkler home, Beech Ave., with accommodation also at the former Alexander home. Major Virgin superintended the transfer and set up administration in the new quarters and then was granted leave of absence for active service 'with the Canadian Army in 1942. He served as Major with the Directorate of Personnel Selection, attached to H.Q. Staff, M.D. No. 3, Kingston, as District Army Examiner, un- til lately relieved for return to the school. Previous to the call to active service, Sup't Virgin was an aI- ficer with the 2nd Batt. (R) Mid- land Regiment, with which he be- came identified after three and a half years overseas in the last world war. While absent on duty Mrs. Virgin bas remained at the family home in Bowmanville.. A son, John, is on active service with the Canadian Navy and daughter, Barbara, is attending public school. 1 Mr. J. J. Brown who bas been Acting Superintendent during Major Virgin's absence, has been appointed Assistant Superintend- ent. He has been on the staff of the Ontario Training School since its opening in 1925, a period of two decades. Mr. Brown's son, William, is a Captain with the Tank Forces in Italy. Many of us have learned to "put business before pleasure." All of us must learn to put people before both. mon drinking scenes in picture f ilms and sa forth. Theapowerful and yet subtle ef- feet of these on the popular mind tends to chloroform our alertness to this thing which has stolen upon us, and this is not the only place where we see its trail. The pressure in casual conversation being exerted by our local hotel manager for the opening of a beer parlor; the voicing of the iih-calcuiated profit ta business- men if suchan opening were made and the supposed majestic phil- osophy that men need something to resist in order to be strong. Surely the devil goes about as a roaring lion as well as the ser- pent, "most subtle of all the beasts of the field." My second word has to do with the governing body. "It is re- quired of a steward that he be faithful." The Councillor's posi- tion is one of responsibility. When a man accepts office which is set up for the control of a commun- ity he becomes the custodian of the welfare of that community. He is, under the several commit- tees, concerned about the physical and material, housing, streets, lighting, water, sanitation and ser- vices of all kinds. Protection from cold and heat, storm and fire and disease. He is concerned about education, safety, health. But he is, even on the basis of citizenship, concerned not onlyawith these but with the moral and spiritual welfare, so that churches and graups concernedwith religion are his concern also. And he is responsible not only for a section of the people, nor for a majority but for minorities even down to the last individual. If an individual falls on icy streets and breaks an arm it is his concern. In case of fire his concern is rescue; in epidemic, to isolate and control through the Dep't of Health, and if (note this) if unwholesome con- ditions cause a boy or girl or a weak member of that community, to go wrong, then that too is his concern. As the custodian of the welfare of his community, any facilities for a conduct that is unwhole- some or dangerous to another or to himself, it is part of his re- sponsibility to correct, remove or make impossible. He must sup- port those agencies that advance welfare and remove those that undermine or destroy or retard the growth of moral and spiritual values. That is to say, to his elec- torate he is responsible, having accepted their confidence. Let him "Make Straight Paths!" One cannot but be impressed with the evident desire to assist with every facility in the rehabili- tation of the men from overseas. It will be a sorry thing if strong characters and faithful men be given an open invitation into Liquor Depots and drown their manhood in the cup. These men we should be happy to honor as (Continued on page five) Tonight we wish to consider a particular phase of "Things men live by" and as to community wel- fare in a particular field one must not junp too hastily to conclu- sions or attribute motives that are evil or selfish in any individual or group until one knows the facts. However one does react to certain implications and rightly senses trends that may have far-reach- ing, disastrous effects. I am dealing with the reported letter presented to the Council and supported by one of its mem- bers from the Union of Rubber Workers, asking as to the possi- bility of opening a Liquor Depot in Bowmanville. My first word is an attempt at understanding of the position of those invo ved. I am inclined to believe th t this letter does not represent the seasoned judgment of the majority of the members of the said Union. There are many men who have a concern for community welfare and home safety that outweighs their own indulgence and who may not think it necessary or wise t -vice their convictions. There is afalse idea of liberty and the rights of the individual and a rebelion on the part af same ngainst impased authority. "I want my British rights" hear it sometimes said, without realizing that freedom from re- straints may prove the most abject siavemy. Hawevem let; us hope that as ibis this does not represent the minds and desimes of even a majority o the Union itself. Again I am persuaded that the members of Council are for the most part, men of integrity; I am strongly on the side of believing they have a primary interest in community welfare and that in the final issue they will not grovel for votes nor allow a suspicion to be registered against their atti- tude. On the best construction possible it may be that the report- ed decision to instruct the Sec- retary to write the authorities is little more than acceding to the request as a courtesy even to a suspected evil request. Let us hold to our feeling of faith in these men. It would seem moreover that the alertness for community wel- fare has been scandalized and all of us must be stung by this master. True there are many influences tending to enslave our sensibili- ties; the provincial government's concessions, the presence in our vicinity of a government control- led military camp with its can- teen; the use of liquor by so many as a pseudo-stimulant; the fre- quent and altogether too com- Roy C. Lunney The community welcomes to the business life of Bowmanville, Mr. Roy C. Lunney who recently pur- chased the Insurance and Reali Estate Agency of the late T. H.1 Knight. Mr. Lunney will carry on the business at the same office occupied by the Knight Agency, Jamieson Block, three doors east of the Statesman Blo_k and with the same telephone, No. 565. The Agency includes the Great West Life, Pilot Fire and Auto, Canadian Fire Insurance Co. and General Accident Insurance Co. "Everything in Insurance" is the motto of the Agency and Mr. Lunney is well qualified, faith- fully to care for the interests of all presentand futureclients. Mr. Lunney is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clint Lunney, lifelong residents of Bowmanville and the Lunney family have been identi- fied with the life of the com- munity for two generations. Roy was born and educated here at the Public and High Schools and is well and favorably known among a wide circle of friends. Married to Miss Elsie Carruth- ers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Carruthers, Mr. and Mrs. Lunney make their home on High St., and both are popular in church and social circles. A warm welcome is extended to Mr. Lunney as a businessman whose integrity and energy will be dis- played in all his business contacts. SERVICE IN TWO WARS Community Welfare Subject Of Sermon by Rev. Griffith LOCA liNbunAi NUE IYMILIN CSM Ross McKnight, D.C.MU Home on Leave fron Italy Friday afternoon a hastily as- home leave under the Triwound sembled group of citizens went to Scheme. That is, after being the C.N.R. station ta join with the wounded three times, his gov- wife, mother, daughter and other ernment permits a minimum 30 relatives of C.S.M. W. J. R. (Ross) days' leave in Canada. Too much McKnight, D.C.M., to welcome occupied for a press interview,lbr hlm home on leave framn the may be passible inter ta learn Italian front, after five years when Ross has ta report back for overseas. Neither government of- duty. ficials nor military authorities had A Goodyear Co. delegation was notified civic officials that Ross on hand with a car to meet Ross, was due to arrive. He had of since he was a former employee course sent a telegram to his and his former foreman, Frank family and when this became Bottrell was there ta meet him, known it was too late ta organize together with Major Joe O'Neill, M.C., Lieut. Cliff Samis and Alf. Dewell. But chief interest centred about the handclasp of the two Goodyear winners of the D.C.M. R.S.M. Arthur Kilpatrick, D.C. M., Croix de Guerre (1914-18) embraced his fellow workman and soldier, Ross McKnight,/oD.C.M., and they were photographed as men of the ranks who had won top honors on the field of battle. ThÉ Town Council was repre- sented by Reeve Sid Little and Co incillor Owen Nicholas, the Legion by Sergb. Bill Tait, S., C.S.M. Ross McKnight, D.C.M. and the SRtary Club by Rev. J. a civic reception properly to wel- E. Griffith, Bob Stevens, Len come a native son who has won Elliott and Bob Cochrane. David military renown on the field of McKnight, father of Ross, was un- able to attend with the mother battne. since he had insufficient infor- In another column appears the mation to get leave from his war citation af how Ross won bispln uisaAjx coveted Distinguished Conduct plant duties at Ajax. Medal. When he stepped from the Accompanying Mrs. Ross Mc- train looking fit and bronzed his Knight was ber sister, Mrs. Rob- first concern was to comfort a ert Morris with her children, save family overcome by emotion to one son, recently commissioned have him home at last safe and with Canada's overseas forces. sound. His little daughter, Joan, Speaking for the hundreds of just a baby when he left, was now friends unaware of Ross Mc- 6 years old and the reunion of Knight's return, Friday, The the little family circle was a Statesman expresses their plea- touching reminder of what this sure on his homecoming and that war has done to countless Cana- having magnificently done his bit, dian homes. All the dread and he may be permitted to finish his anxiety were relieved after five service in Canada. years absence. The above picture of Ross According ta the official notice shows an inset of Mrs. McKnight that came next day, Ross, who and ciaughter, Joan, which ap- has fought all through the Italian peared in The Statesman at the campaign with the Hastings and time Mrs. McKnight spoke over Prince Edward Regiment, got CBC for a former Victory Loan. Lold Etorage, For District AI Town Shed Roof Falls In Under Weight of Snow and Ice In the pre-dawn of Saturday, nearby residents together with sleeping cats and dogs, were aroused by the roar and crash oc- casioned by collapse of the roof of the town's storage shed, Church St., opposite the Fire Hall. When the curio's gathered later in the morning to view the dam- age it was found that the entire cupola roof had buckled under the weight of snow and.crashed to the floor, breaking joists and at one point, a foot square oak beam. The shed was formerly used for stabling horses of those attending church in days of yore and more recently has been used for storage of sand, calcium and town imple- ments and sorting salvage in Red Cross drives. Farmers, too, who have had to rely on cutters and sleighs to get to town this winter have used the shed as well. Fortunately no one was injured in the crash and a Council com- mittee with the Town Engineer viewed the damage and it is be- lieved the roof will be restored without the cupola. It is likely tenders will be called for in due course. Sgt. John Graham Wounded By Bomb Fragment Official advice has been receiv- ed by Mrs. Elizabeth A. Graham concerning the nature of the wounds suffered by her son, Sgt. John Graham in battle against the Germans in Europe. The tele- gram reads: "Staff Sgt. John Landelles Pool- ton Graham, previously reported wounded in action; nature of wounds now reported bomb frag- ment wound in right calf. No further information will be forth- coming unless the patient's con- dition considered serious or dan- gerous by medical authorities." This latest advice comes from the Director of Records under date of Feb. 18, 1945. Constable R. Duncan Dies from Injuries Constable Robert Duncan, for the past two years in charge of the local detachment, Ontario Provincial Police, died at noon Wednesday, in Cobourg General Hospital, from injuries sustained on Monday night, in a train acci- dent. While all the facts are not at hand, it is learned that he met the midnight C.P.R. train on which his wife was expected back from a visit in Toronto. It is assumed he boarded the train but in some manner failed to get off and was later found beside the tracks at Port Hope, the next stop after leaving Bowmanville. Rushed to hospital at Cobourg, it was found that he had sustain- ed a compound leg fracture and other grievous injuries. Given immediate surgical attention, he was still conscious when Chief Sidney Venton reached his side. Able to speak he could not account for the immediate happenings that led to h is injuries. Constable Duncan was highly popular in the district and a com- petent officer until bis untimely death. He was 32 years of age. Both Mr. and Mrs. Duncan were born at Jordan, Ont., and since coming to Bowmanville have re- sided at the Brookdale Apart- ments . His widow and one small daughter, five, remain to mourn his passing. Fred W. Bowen Calis Ganaraska Council Fred W. Bowen, President, Ganaraska Advisory Board, has agreed with district committee chairmen that as soon after April first as possible, meetings will be held to interest people in the great plan known as the Ganaraska Survey Project. As a post-war project of prime importance, arrangements have been made to hold at least nine meetings, each to be organized by the township or municipality rep- resentative on the Board. They arCanton, Garde Holi sand Eliza- bethville, convened by A. J. Run- nais. Kendal, under chairman Reeve Bert Reid. Bethany, Mi. Smith; Pontypool, Ed. Youngman; Newcastle, F. W. Bowen; Port Hope, Mayor C. E. Stephenson, and Hamilton Township repre- sentative ta be appointed. The Board recommended print- ing 5,000 additional copies of The Ganaraska Survey for general] circulation. At the meeting Mi. Bowen, together with A. H. Rich- ardson, chief conservation engin- eer, Province of Ontario, spoke on their recent observations in Ohic where they were delegates of the province at the conservation pro- jects in that state. Practical steps were taken te introduce methods such as con- tour plowing and conservation practices ta bring the Ganaraska area back ta productivity. The next general meeting is booked for March 15, at Part Hope. Mr. & Mrs. A. Crago Married Fifty Years The home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Crago, "Maple Cliff," Dar- lington, was the scene of a golden wedding celebration on Feb. 13, the happy couple being Mr. and Mrs. F. Albert Crago, parents o the host. The brothers and sis- ters of the bride and groom of 50 years were invited by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Crago to a dinner party in their honor, when Mrs. Hamilton of Millbrook, Messrs. Edgar and R. L. Osborne of To- ronto, Mr. and Mrs. Eber Crago, Mr. and Mrs. George Lane and Mr. T. McNeill of Bowmanville were present. Another brother, Mr. J. Frank Osborne arrived later in the day. In the evening the relatives and friends, numbering 80, came by sleighloads, to offer best wishes and spend a pleasant evening with them. Rev. H. Linstead, their pastor, was chairman and after a few well-chosen words called on Mrs. G. F. Annis to read the address, in which she paid tri- buteti Mm. and Mmrs. Crago for the splendid part tbey take in their home, church and community life. On behaif f those assembledthey were presented with a studio coucb. Mr. and Mrs. Craga bath fittingly replied and were indeed happy that so many of their rela- tives and friends had came. Tey were presented aiso with beautiful flowers, by their grandchildren. An interesting program includ- ed a vocal solo by Mr. Orville Osborne, accompnnied by bis daughler, Miss Lillian Osborne, and violin selections by Mr. Bruce. Lonsberry. Miss Mildred Metcalf favored with a humorous reading. A social evening was spent ani later Mr. and Mrs. Crago were called to the dining room which was tastefully decorated and the table centred with a beautiful wedding cake. After a sumptuous lunch, community singing was en- joyed and the evening closed by all heartily singing "Auld Lang Syne." Local Ministers Protest Relaxation of By-Law February 19th, 1945 Mr. Alex Lyle, Clerk, Town of Bowmanville, Bowmanville, Ont. Dear Sir: At a meeting of the Bowman- ville Ministerial Association held February 17th, 1945, it was noted, as per heading in The Canadian Statesman of the recent meeting of the town council, that "Local union asks Council to O.K. open- ing a liquor depot." After dis- cussing the matter the ministers unanimously decided that we, "Protest any relaxation of the Local Optiof by-law now in force in Bowmanville, and that a copy of this protest be sent to our Bowmanville Municipal Council." Yours respectfully, W. P. FLETCHER, Secretary, Ministerial Assoc. Piant Assured pple Growers The drive for membership sub- scriptions for the Durham Grow- er's Co-operative Cold Storage is well under way and ta date its success assuresythat a plant will be built in this district in the near future. At a preliminary meeting in December, a committee of 9 was chosen to investigate plants ai- ready in aperation in western and centrai Ontario a nd i n th e Brighton-Trenton area and to re- port back on findings. Members of the committee who made the survey were, Harold G i b s o n, Wilfrid Carruthers, Forbes Heyland, Harry Jose, Ir- win Colwill, Warden Cecil Car- veth and W. Roland, together with Agricultural Representative E. A. Summers and district field man Morley Webster. Plants visited included those at Dixie, St. Thomas and Woodstock and at the latter point a visit was made to the Oxford Farmer's Co- operative, a highly successful en- terprise. At the subsequent organization meeting held at Newcastle, Fri- day, members were addressed by George Wilson of the Fruit Branch, and reports were made by Chairman Harold Gibson and Wil- fred Carruthers. The move to obtain charter and registry of name has already been effected, and when subscription lists were opened a sum in the neighborhood of $20,000 was piedged at the meeting. Aeman- agement cammittee was set up which is already canvassing for the required amount. The com- mittee, together with the engineer to be chosen, will decide on the plant location. The Dominion government's policy is to provide an outright grant of one third of the cost and the Provincial government will if required provide a 20-year amor- tized loan up to 50 per cent of the cost. Shares are $100 and space is to be allotted according to the amount each member subscribes. Where the plant is to be ultimate- ly located will depend upon re- commendations and conferences yet to be made. ht Observed chool Club L. Hall Gives Sparkling View Of Shakespeare at Rotary Of the two greatest books that Some members recalled times have become known to most of back at the turn of the century the world down through the ages, when Frank Frost, Mathematical the complete works of William Master at the High School, recap- Shakespeare stand second only to tured attention of students who the Bible in the matter of general had -lapsed into mental haze, by acceptance and universal quota- stating a lecturer's preface: "I tion, according to Mr. Len Hall, may not be able to give you Mr. Toronto, who delivered a spark- Shakespeare's own words, but I ling address, "Shakespeare Said have the idea." But Mr. Hall It" at the Rotary Club luncheon in not only gave accurate "quotes" the Balmoral Hotel, Friday noon. but got across the "idea' with a Shakespeare was no highbrow but master's touch. his range of knowledge was so The speaker sought to impart profound as to excite the wonder some of the pleasure to be derived of all who became familiar with from the reading and study of his writings, and the speaker Shakespeare's works and to re- sought to present his subject with move some of the prejudices often the human touch that marks the found that his writings were of expert in dealing with a literary highbrow character. The fact was subject. that he wrote for all mankind President Morley Vanstone had and for all classes. What might as a head table guest,,Mr. George seema at first giance difficuit of McCrea, Toronto,uSales Manager, understanding, would be found on Goodyear Company, well known reflection to be simple statement. at Bowmanville Rotary as an au- To prove his point, Mr. Hall, who thority on Dickens, and he was by the way spoke without notes called on to introduce Mr. Hall. and all "quotes" came direct from Known in Masonic circles of On- memory, reeled off Shakespeare tario, Mr. Hall is connected with epigrams with a fluency that de- Dominion Customs after consider- fied adequate reporting. able experience in journalism in For All Classes Canada and the United States. His To show that the playwright interest in Shakespeare dates had power to attract all classes, back to early youth and having Mr. Hall told of the prizefighters, become a layman authority on the Gene Tunney, who actually lec- Sage of Avon, he has for years tured before urbane audiences on been in demand as a public lectur- Shakespeare's plays, and burly er on his favorite study and Ro- King Levinsky, the "canvas kiss- tarians were assured of a literary er" who also thought Shakespeare treat delivered in informal style. was "some boid." The speaker's Noonday Naps advice was, "take a few minutes a Mr. Hall prefaced his address day and try reading the plays and with the remark that evening was sonnets and soon you will find a more appropriate time for con- that you will be taking hours in sideration of Shakespeare for contemplation of his rich philoso- mid-age, noonday naps, when in- phy. He told of an old-time, terrupted by luncheons, was not itinerant printer friend, Ike, who conducive to keenness of interest if given the first line of a quo- in a subject of perennial concern. (Continued on page 3) Pte. Ross Rice, son of Mrs. Rice and the late Charles Rice, Ontario St., Bowmanville, lies wounded iff an overseas hospital after action at an unnamed point in Holland with the Canadian Army. Ac- cording to word received direct from him he was put out of action by shrapnel wounds in the hip and gives assurance that he is getting along alright and when re- covered, expects to rejoin his regi- ment at the front. Ross enlisted in April, 1942, in Toronto, with the R.C.O.C. and went overseas in June of that yearrtgem transferring to the 1I- fantry ta get inta action. Born in this town, he was educated at the Public and High Schools and prior to enlisting was employed with the Aikenhead Hardware Co., To- ronto. One brother, WjO Charles Lewis (Jack) Rice is at present a prison- er of war in Germany. Two other brothers are Gordon Rice, town, and H. N. Rice, Toronto. His sis- ter, Jean, a graduate of Kingston General Hospital, is now the wife of Lieut. K. A. Smith who is sta- tioned at Camp Borden at the moment with a Canadian Infantry Unit. According to unofficial informa- tion, Ross was wounded on Jan. 23, #945, and has undergone medical attention ever since at a base hospital. His many friends in town join in hoping for his complete recovery and that he may soon be home to rejoin a family which has given so much to Canada's war effort. Garnet Baker Rickard At the recent annual convention of the Ontario Crop Improvement Association, held at the King Ed- ward Hotel, Toronto, Garnet B. Rickard, Shaw's, was elected to the Presidency for 1945. The Convention and banquets were at- tended by over 1200 delegates who heard outstanding speaker of Canada and the U.S.A. dicuss better farming methods and the great importance of better seed grain. Other officers elected were: Vice Pres.-F. V. Dedrick, St. Williams; 2nd Vice - Albert T. Wilson, Packenham; Sec'y-Treas. - J. D. McLeod, Seed and Weed Branch, Ontario Dept. af Agri- culturd. Directors were chosen from al parts of Ontario. Garnet is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. S. Rickard and has remained on the farm located two miles east of Bowmanville to become one of the best known and successful young farmers in the County. Just a few years ago he was a member of the judging teams developed by Agricultural Representative E. A. Summers. Today he is President of the Durham County Federation of Agriculture, President of the Durham Crop Improvement Asso- ciation and operates an accredited seed cleaning plant at the farm. His latest Presidency does credit to himself and brings honor to his native county. Married three years ago to Miss Annabel Hendry, Lake Shore, Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Rick- ard have one small son who some day expects his dad to turn up at Queen's Park or Ottawa, where his opinions ably expressed in public, drawn from sound agri- cultural experience, may have considerable to do with shaping the destinies of Canada. Con- gratulations to a young farmer who has arrived. WOUNDED IN ACTION Founder's Nig At Home & Si Founder's Night was again re- cognized at the Home & School Association on Wednesdayeve- ning when President Mrs. Selby Grant performed the candlelight ceremony and read a synopsis on the founding of the Home & School Association and how it linked together the home, the school and the church. Mrs. J. A. Cole presided at the piano and played softly Rev. J. S. Monsell's "Fight the Good Fight," while the president read an "Intercession" on behalf of the children in the war-torn word. Mrs. J. Shackleton presented a very interesting and entertaining program, consisting of two violin solos, "Harlequin" by Aberhart, and "Chanson Tristo" by Tschaik- owsky, by Miss Collette Ferguson. To celebrate founder's night Miss Louilla Workman s a n g "My Iask." Miss Couch's room, enter- tained amusingly and also en- lighteningly with a play very ap- propriately called, "Murder the Language." Rev. W. P. Rogers spoke on "Values of Education and Habit Formation." He felt that the Dept. of Education was headed in the right direction in introducing religious education in the schools. He likened the child to the soil or stimuli and said the result obtain- ed from character development depended upon the process as well as the soil. It is the parents' duty to provide the right type or receptive soil. So that the process provided by the teacher could get the desired resuit. The sal must be ready to be acted upon or react. It is largely the business of the home if this fails, as a lot of effort put forth by the teacher may be futile. The process may be pleasant or unpleasant, the result satisfactory or unsatisfac- tory, depending upon the stimuli. If the process was pleasant and the results satisfactory all the seats would be filled in school. This can apply to the minister, said Rev: Rogers, and there would be less empty seats in Church. He asked the mothers what they thought was the easier to do- to make their husbands do what they did not wish to do, or to keep them from doing what they want- ed to do? Therefore we must create a desire, stir up or kindle every desire to the good, strangle the urge toward the bad, until evil is overcome by the good. Millions are spent on advertising on the supposition that we can create desires, so let us create de- sires for the best in life. Education, summed up the speaker, is a premeditated effort by the parent, teachers and pro- fessors to draw out one's intel- lectual and moral endowments, encouraging what is good for one- self and society and discouraging what is hurtful. Mrs. H. Ferguson moved a vote of thanks to Rev. Rogers-for his timely talk. It was decided to hold an eve- ning of games in the near future, when euchre, 500, bridge, Chinese checkers, crokinole, checkers or dominoes will be on hand for all to try as it suits their skill and knowledge. The proceeds will go to augment the projector fund. Mrs. A. Frank gave a report on th' War Work Committee. She thlnked all who had so generous- ly donated articles or opened their homes for sewing and quilting. Four lots aI kits of children's clothing had gane forth ta "the Help the Children Fund." Ten bales of 50 ta 100 lbs. each and one bale of 50 articles of all children's clothing. To all who contributed we say a heartfelt "Thank you." She had on dis- play the largest collection of beautiful clothing and eight quilts, making the gym look like the needlecraft section of the fall fair. Miss Couch's class won the mothers' attendance with 16 mothers present. Mrs. F. Jackman, a past presi- dent, blew out the candles and cut the birthday cake. Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Shackleton and her group. Lorne McQuarrie Arrives Home From Overseas In the flurry of excitement, Fri- day, on the arrival home from overseas of Bowmanville boys who have fought abroad, Lorne McQuarrie of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, quietly slipped into town, unheralded and unannounced. People assembled at the C.N.R. ta meet C.S.M. Ross McKnight, D.C.M., included Mr. and Mrs. William R. Mutton, King St., who were sure Lorne was coming on the same train. But, since neither thehgovern- ment nor the military has seen fit ta give notification, it was only through a telephone call ta the C.N.R., that Mr. and Mrs. Mutton were recalled ta meet Lorne at their uptown home. He had gone through ta Toronto and hastened back ta Bowmanville via bus and cattle transport. Thus another Bowmanville soldier, smashed up in battle, came home from abroad. The Statesman reporter found Lorne at an early breakfast next morning with Mr. and Mrs. Mut- ton. He was grinning from ear ta ear and not a bit concerned with his mode of arrival home. He looks just as full-faced and friend- ly as when he clerked at the store of the late W. C. Caverly. But when he shoulders into his tunic with the blue service patch, it is seen that he is considerably crippled. Caen, France, that hard fought hinge where Canadians held the line after "D" Day, was where Lorne got it, July 29, 1944. The Huns threw everything they had and Lorne absorbed a burst of shrapnel that kept him in hospi- tal in France and England ever since until evacuated ta Canada on a medical draft. His reaction on getting home was praise for the Canadian Legion whose members met him in Toronto and expedited his re- lease through Headquarters, the fine contribution of Bowmanville organizations in sending parcels overseas and the glorious feeling at again seeing Canadian sun- shine after fog and darkness abroad. He will return ta To- ronto shortly for medical board. Meantime his host of friends wel- came him home and hope ta shake hands and have a chat. He re- frained from comment on political fnatters.