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PAGE EIGHT THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO THURSDAY, MARCH lst, 1945 Reports of Meetings of Rotary Club 21 Years Ago At the Rotary luncheon Friday, when members and guests met to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Club, the program was ar- ranged by two Charter Members, George Chase and George James, both Past Presidents. Of interest was the reading of the reports in The Statesman of the organization meeting in January, 1924, and the inaugural, March, 1924. These re- ports are as follows: The main story of the Anniversary appears on page one of this issue. Rotary Club Organized-Mayor Holgate the First President That genuine spirit of service and good-fellowship which has permeated the minds and hearts of thousands of citizens and has reached international boundaries through the Rotarian idea took tangible form in this town on Fri- day evening, January 11, 1924, when the Rotary Club of Bow- manville was organized. For some weeks negotiations have been carried on by Messrs. Whattam and Young of Oshawa and a survey of the business and professional men of Bowmanville taken with the approval of the President of Rotary International.' The proceedings on Friday night were held around the appetizing and attractive banquet tables at the Bowman House and were con- ducted by that prince of good- fellows, Mr. J. L. Whattam, Presi- IT'S NO SECRET IT'S NO military secret for us to reveal the fact that you can call on this agency any time for com- plete information or coun- sel about insuring your property or possessions. There is no obligation whatever. Stuart R. James Insurance and Real Estate Successor To J. J. Mason & Son Phone 681 King St. Bowmanville MILK PROVIDES EXTRA ENERGY Milk is one of the essential foods for children. It fur- nishes vitamins and miner- als that protect health and build teeth and bones as well as the best protein for building muscle. Bow- manville Dairy Milk should have first place in the diet of all children. ITE SAFE AND ECONOMICAL Have our driver call Tomorrow Bowmanville Dairy PHONE 446 dent of Oshawa Rotary Club. He was assisted in the ceremonies by Messrs. J. C. Young, F. J. Bailes, C. N. Henry and J. C. Ross of Oshawa, each giving very inter- esting and inspiring addresses in which the general policy of Rotary was outlined. Considerable enthusiasm was shown by the Bowmanville men present in regard to this matter and the club was immediately or- ganized, and got under way with- out a hitch or flaw of any kind. Sufficient members were secured to obtain a charter and application for same has already been made. The local officers elected are: President-Mayor T. S. Holgate; Vice-President - Dr. B. J. Hazle- FIRST PRESIDENT T. S. Holgate wood; Secretary - R. F. Aitchi- son; Treasurer - W. Claude Ives; Sergeant - at - Arms - Geo. E. Chase. The chartered members of Ro- tary Club of Bowmanville, be- sides the above mentioned, are: Dr. J. C. Devitt, F. F. Morris, W. P. Corbett, D. R. Morrison, A. L. Nicholls, T. H. Knight, Geo. W. James, G. R. Mason, C. T. Ross, C. Dickinson, F. C. Vanstone and G. A. Edmondstone. ' Rotarians Receive Charter Under Happy Auspices Thursday evening, March 6, will be an occasion long to be remem- bered by the one hundred and twenty-five or more Rotarians, and particularly the eighteen members of the Rotary Club of Bowmanville present at the Bow- man House as they were present- ed with their Rotary International Charter, No. 1613, under very de- lightful circumstances. J. L. Whattam, President Osh- awa Rotary Club, which club has fathered the formation of the local club, opened the proceedings with a short address and presented a copy of the "Rotary Code of Ethics" to the Bowmanville Club. District Governor Andy H. Wal- lace, St. Catharines, who unfor- tunately had a sore throat, gave an excellent address and present- ed the charter to President T. S. Holgate. President Holgate then took charge of the meeting and on be- half of the local members accept- ed the charter and thanked the visiting Rotarians for being pres- ent on this occasion. We do not remember attending a meeting where so many excel- lent addresses of a high order were given at a single gathering as those delivered at this meet- ing. Milton Bergey of Oshawa, laid stress on the care and attention that children need during their adolescent age. Frank Littlefield, President Toronto Rotary Club, spoke very eloquently on char- acter and the foundation of Ro- tary Fellowship. John J. Gibson, Toronto, Rotary International Di- rector for Canada, gave an in- teresting resume and history of the international body. Dr. Jas. L. Hughes, Toronto, in his address offered two shields for general competition in oratory in these united counties. Mel. J. Hutchin- son, Toronto, another Durham Old Boy, and an ex-District Governor of Western Canada, related some of his experiences and impressions since becoming a Rotarian in 1915. Sid B. McMichael, Toronto, Chair- man Convention Committee, ask- ed for the co-operation of all clubs present in handling the big con- vention in June. Best wishes and greetings were also presented in short speeches by Ed. Myles, Lindsay; E. M. Thurber, Port Hope; Fred Roy, Peterboro; Oswald Scott, Belle- ville; O. R. Burns, Oshawa, and Col. J. W. Odell, Cobourg. The musical part of the program was well presented by these ar- tists: Ernest Caldwell, baritone, Toronto; Oshawa Rotary Quartet (Messrs. Henley, Henry, Brown, Bergey); Morgan Carry, Cobourg; J. T. George, Port Hope; Geo. Henley, Oshawa, who also had charge of the community singing with Harry Bull: accompanist. At the close of the program a hearty vote of thanks on motion of Rotarian A. L. Nicholls and T. H. Knight was cordially and unani- mously voted the visiting Rotari- ans for the part each had taken in making it possible to establish Rotary in this community. Bombs blast houses and people. Selfishness blasts homes and hves. Give more friendship and you'll have more friends. The new world won't be built by letting George do it. George is leaving it to us. Be honest but hate no one; overturn a man's wrongdoing but do not overturn him unless it must be done in the overturning of the wrong.-Abraham Lincoln. ROTARY CLUB (Continued from Page 1) Rotary Spirit and wished many happy returns of the day. Dave Tod recalled that he was a native of Bowmanville, had left at 19 to wander across America and final- ly came home to enter business at Oshawa but still considered Bow- manville his home town. As an expert baker he said he had seen nothing finer than the artistry displayed in the birthday cake, a creation of Rotarian Charles Cart- er, Sr., of the Bowmanville Club. Dr. Grant Bird, Past District Governor, who was too young to be at the inaugural two decades ago really went to town in praise of the Bowmanville Club. As bistrict Governor he had 80 clubs in charge and Bowmanville was right at the top; their attendance and fellowship were of the best and such clubs were of greatest help to all, elevated to official positions. He referred with deep feeling to the charter members who had passed from the earthly scene. Still seeking an alibi for the sp e e ch everybody expected, Chairman Hart appealed to Reg. Geen, who with accommodating understanding, gave piano inter- pretation of the Louis 13, Gavotte and pushed back for encores, with his selections all from memory, roused members with his smash- ing and masterly rendition of Mendelssohn's "Hunting Song," a favorite of the great Paderewski. He refused further favors and sat back with the assembly to hear the concluding remarks of Chairman Hart. Mr. Hart's Address As all who know him antici- pated, Mr. Hart, unprepared as he was, commenced in informal style and before he concludec, de- livered one of the most inspiring addresses ever heard at the Club. He, too, claimed Bowmanville as a home town, although he had been born in the world's greatest town, London, England. With his two hands he had started here to carve out a career in the new world. Here he had made his new friends. Here his heart was wrap- ped up in the community which had given him opportunity and a lift'in life. Here he had learned the Rotary spirit and today he hoped, in reciprocation, to say a few hymble words in appreciation of all these things. George Hart went on to speak eloquently of the "friendly per- sonality" of Bowmanville, which was the summation of the char- acters of the people of town and district. Two of his first and greatest friends had recently pass- VETERAN ROTARIAN Dave Tod ed away, Tommy Knight and Frank Morris, Charter members of Rotary. In tribute to them he said that in their handclasp was the power to dispel the gloom of the day. They were the buoyant, humble, kindly, honest men whose lives typified the best in citizen- ship and the Rotary spirit. The Days Ahead Recalling as a young Rotarian the part played in helping to form the Bowmanville Club, Mr. Hart offered congratulations to a healthy child that had reached maturity, a Club which had reach- ed a pinnacle among the Clubs of the whole district. But he warn- ed, don't be too satisfied for there are times ahead of greater import than of all the times of the past. Greater opportunities beckon greater responsibilities and great- er accomplishments. There will be other anniversaries. Today we celebrate as well the 40th Anni- versary of the founding of Rotary. Tomorrow we shall assess the value in world organization, of the principles underlying Rotary. The speaker went on with dy- namic force to picture the world scene during the past two genera- tions. In striking word-pictures he traced developments from the horse and buggy age to motor transport on land, sea and in the air. Ships which formerly took six months from port to port were now replaced by planes which cut the time to 60 hours. Communi- cations of today, embracing tele- phone, telegraph, and their re- finements into radio, radar, tele- vision, had shrunk the world to proportions of universal familiar- ity. The story of the world's in- dustrial revolution was traced, in striking terms, all from a remark- PAST DIST. GOVERNOR Dr. Grant Bird ably stored memory, down to the present world conflict; a war fought in terms of mass produc- tion. Challenge For Future With fitting tribute to those who have fought and died for world frèedom, Mr. Hart turned to contemplation of the post-war years; to our plans for rehabilita- tion. The watchword in all this could be no higher than the Ro- tary motto, "Service Above Self" and it was time to get busy. More energy was needed in constructive thinking and direct action. There was a challenge to business men particularly within Rotary to help chart a course, strictly upon non- political*lines, to create a firm foundation for a better world. The conclusion of Mr. Hart's address, which in diction and con- tinuity of thought was a master- piece, "We must cut out treating the world with aspirin tablets and supply the wholesome food neces- sary for wholesome minds and bodies in a world made safe for freedom of determination, associ- ation and universal peace which were concomitant of democratic processes". The speaker was ac- corded a deserved ovation for a fitting Anniversary message. Visitors of the days included Lieut. Robinson, Westmount, Que., J. D. Hogarth, Clerk of Darling-. ton Township, and Mr. Carr of Cobourg. Prizes distributed in- cluded the three top honors to Dr. W. Tennant at bowling and lucky draws to Tennant (three succes- sive draws) Blaine Elliott, Ross Stutt, Forbes Heyland and Mel Dale. Birthday flowers went to Fred Gardiner and at the conclusion of the formalities, Charles Carter, Sr., cut the birthday cake into fifty pieces, one each for all pres- ent. The cake decorations in- cluded an icing replica of the Rotary Wheel with favors of small animal and bird forms which were distributed among guests as sou- venirs of the occasion. Rotarian Bob Stevens supplied for each plate the red ripe apples which were so much appreciated and in final acknowledgment of a memorable occasion, Dave Mor- rison gave expression to the thanks of all for a really happy gathering and birthday party long to be remembered. CANNING SUGAR ALLOWANCE Housewives will be interested in the Wartime Prices and Trade Board announcement that the canning sugar allowance for 1945 will be the same as last year, 10 pounds per person. Because of the world sugar situ- ation the regular sugar ration to each coupon book holder will be reduced two pounds a year by making two sugar coupons valid on the third Thursday o! each month instead of two coupons valid every four weeks as former- ly. At the first of the year the sugar quota for industrial users, hotels and restaurants was cut from 80 per cent to 70 per cent of their 1941 usage. Purchase of canning sugar will be simplified by the use of extra preserves coupons instead of the separate canning sugar coupons (F) used last year. Under this arrangement there will be only two types of coupons for the pur- chase of sugar, that is, the regular sugar coupon good for one pound of sugar and the preserves cou- pon good for half a pound of sug- ar or the alternative value in pre- serves. Twenty extra preserves cou- pons will be used to enable the housewife to purchase her canning sugar allowance of ten pounds. Two of these extra preserves cou- pons will become valid on March 15 to provide for early preservng, eight more will be valid on May 17 and the other ten will be good for the purchase of canning sugar on and after July 19. The cou- pons can be used to buy preserves instead of canning sugar if the consumer wishes. For such an alternative purchase last year the "F" canning sugar coupons had to be exchanged for preserves cou- pons at a local ration office. Do not make things comfort- able for yourself in such a way as to make them uncomfortable for others.-Chinese Proverb. Obituaries MARY F. GALBRAITH Miss Mary Flora Galbraith, Reg. N., who served as a nursing sister overseas in the First Great War, died, Feb. 17, at the Toronto Gen- eral Hospital after a prolonged illness. Prior to her retirement some years ago she was on the nursing staff of Christie Street Hospital. Born in Bowmanville, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Donald Galbraith. She was a graduate of the Toronto General Hospital, and was at one time with the City Public Health Depart- ment. She saw active service in England and Salonika. There are no immediate relatives surviving. HERBERT E. TREWIN The death occurred suddenly, Feb. 15, at Ottawa, of Herbert E. Trewin, 62, warehouse manager of McColl Frontenac Oil Company, Limited. Mr. Trewin took a heart attack in the office of the company and was pronounced dead on the ar- rival of Dr. Gordon Gunn. Well known in business circles in Ottawa and district and prom- inent member of the congregation of the First United Church. Mr. Trewin resided at 168 Goulburn Ave., Ottawa. He had been at- tached to the staff of McColl Frontenac Oil Company Limited for 15 years. Born in Cartwright 'ownship, he was educated in public schools there. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Trewin of Blackstock. In 1908 he was married to Ella Woods of Blackstock. He came to Ottawa 15 years ago. Mr. Trewin is survived by his widow; two sons, H. Verne, of the Customs and Excise Branch of the Department of National Revenue, and Merle, Ottawa; one daughter, Mrs. W. K. Beattie, Ottawa; three brothers, Everett and Gardham of Blackstock, and Melville, Toronto; three sisters, Mrs. Richard Mason, Winnipeg; Mrs. Sydney Weston, Newdale, Man.; Mrs. Wilbert Mc- Quade, Toronto, and two grand- children, Elizabeth and Marigold Trewin of Ottawa. HENRY LONSBERRY After a brief illness, there pass- ed to rest at Cobourg General Hospital, on February 19, 1945, Henry Lonsberry, in his 89th year. For marny years a farmer in the Plainsville district, north of Co- bourg, the late Mr. Lonsberry re- tired 25 years ago and has since made his home on University Ave., Cobourg. He was highly re- garded by all who knew him, a fine citizen and neighbor who en- joyed good health until his late ill- ness. He was born October 19, 1856, and was twice m'arried. His first wife was Jane Munroe who passed away in 1899. He later married Miss Mary Cook who died seven years ago. The family were ad- herents of the Baptist Church. Of the family of 10 children, all are living save one. They are George, Albert and Asa of Sas- katchewan; Arthur of Woodstock; Angus at Cobourg; Marcus of Fenella and William of Bowman- ville. The daughters are Clara, Peterboro, and Elizabeth, Ottawa. Nellie, (Mrs. Charles Baker) died some years ago. Also surviving are two brothers, Delbert, Co- bourg, and George, Warsaw, Ont. The funeral was held from Mc- Fa'dyen's Funeral Parlors, Co- bourg, Feb. 21, with Rev. S. D. France conducting the services prior to interment in Union Cemetery, Cobourg. The pallbearers were Lloyd A. Davey, Frederick Brown, Percy Leach, Wesley Heigh, Herbert Minor and Arthur McFiggan. Among the many floral tributes expressive of esteem for the de- ceased were wreaths from Good- year, Dept. 272, Bowmanville, J. J. Turner & Sons, Peterboro, Eureka Implements, Woodstock, Edwards & Edwards, Cobourg, and the Dye Works, Cobourg. NORMAN S. PORTER (St. Thomas Times-Journal) Norman S. Porter, a well- known and respected resident of St. Thomas for more than 50 years and a member of one of the leading retail jewelry firms for over 40 years, died in the Memor- ial Hospital, Feb. 19, following a lingering illness, in his 79th year. Born at Bowmanville, in 1866, a son of the late William and Martha Porter, Mr. Porter was the last remaining member of a fam- ily of eight children. He was a man of quiet nature and retiring disposition, honored and respect- ed by all who knew him for his business integrity and qualities of good citizenship. Mr. Porter came to St. Thomas from Toronto in 1893 to become associated with the late W. R. Jackson in the jewelry business. He continued with Mr. Jackson until 1910 when he entered busi- ness with J. E. Nelson to establish the present jewelry firm of Porter and Nelson. The business is one of the oldest and best known in the district. In his earlier years, Mr. Porter was a member of the 25th Elgin Regiment. He was also a mem- ber of St. Thomas Lodge, No. 44, A.F. & A.M., and of Knox Presby- terian Church. Surviving Mr. Porter are his widow, Mrs. Rosalind Paxton Porter, 64 East Street; his daugh- ter, Mrs. G. P. Spackman, 5 Wel- lington Street, and ýfour grand- children, Mrs. Virginia McKenzie, Washington, D.C.; Rosalie Spack- man, Kitchener; Joan and John, 5 Wellington Street. The service 'was held Thursday afternoon with Rev. H. S. Rodney in charge and entombment was made in St. Thomas mausoleum. JAMES A. THOMPSON (By Newcastle Correspondent) The funeral of the late James A. Thompson who passed away Feb. 18 was largely attended by relatives and friends. His pastor, Rev. R. E. Morton, conducted the service which took place at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. H. Cooke. He was born and lived for 80 years on the pioneer Thompson farm in Manvers, but had resided with his daughter, Mrs. Cook, in Newcastle, for the past nine years. He was a staunch Conservative and a member of the United church. He was in his 90th year and one of the oldest residents of Newcastle, Mr. Thompson re- tained his mental faculties, hear- ing and good sight, to the end, and was a familiar figure in the vil- lage as he would go to and fro for groceries and mail. He pos- sessed a most kindly disposition and as one of his friends remark- ed, "He was one of Nature's gentlemen". The residents of Newcastle will miss his kindly, smiling face and gentle manner. He leaves to mourn the loss of a loving father, one son, Harold Vincent Thompson who resides on the homestead in Manvers, and one daughter, Mrs. W. H. Cooke (Evelyn Edith), one grand-daugh- ter, Reita Virginia Cooke. Pall bearers were five nephews, J. L. Thompson, Toronto; Walter Thompson, Peterboro; Kenneth Valleau, Oshawa; Maxwell Sandy, Omemee; Bert Richardson, Ponty- pool, and Garnet Porter, New- castle. Relatives and friends from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Thompson, Mrs. Delor Sandy, Mr. Lawrence Sandy, Mrs. Wm. Both- well and Mrs. Chas. Leachman, all of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Valleau and Miss Blanche Stin- son, Oshawa; Mr. C. Patton, Mrs. Lily Thompson and Miss Clara Reynolds, Bethany; Mr. and Mrs. Max Sandy and ,Mr. S. Veale Omemee; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bradley, Pickering; Mrs. John Ridge, Millbrook; Mrs. Cliff Mc- Neil, Peterboro; Miss Bertha Cain, Orono, and his son, Mr. H. V. Thompson, Manvers Station. The many beautiful floral of- ferings testified to the love and respect of his many friends. S.S. No. 9, Clarke Through the loyal co-operation of every one we were again able to successfully c a t e r to the Masonic Ladies' Night banquet. Nearly 400 were served. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glenney on the arrival of a son and heir. Mrs. Fred Bowen spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. E. B. Storkdale, in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gibson have received word that their son, First Showing SPRING FASHIONS 1945 Styles . . Colours . . Patterns . . Help to give your winter-weary wardrobe a lift .. . Take a forward peep at Spring Fashions. Misses' Suits Just received direct from the style fashion centres of Can- ada, assortment of styles and colors to suit every demand. Prices at - $8.95 to $22.5O Ladies' Spring Coats It's not too early to make your selection. They are particularly attractive and ser- viceable, reasonably priced from $19.95 up Children's Coats Coming We have found difficulty the past two sea- sons in getting Children's Coats, but we are assured of a shipment very shortly. BALANCE OF OUR WINTER COATS CLEARING AT SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS Couch, Johnston & Cryderman PHONE 836 BOWMANVILLE Bill, is in hospital in England with The only strength to make us a foot injury. ultimately stronger than our Congratulations also to Mr. and enemies is strength in the moral Mrs. Peter Kichko (nee Alma sense. Gibson) on the birth of a son. Miss Betty Osborne and friend, Miss Pat Belt, both attending Uni- All things whatsoever ye would versity of Toronto, spent the that men should do to you, do ye week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Rus- even so to them.-Matthew 7:12. sell Osborne. Mrs. McReeles' mother, Mrs. Honesty that begins at home Sheers, is here from the West. doesn't stop when you go to work. GOLDEN HARVEST CHICK STARTER 18 per cent The start means everything! Make sure you have a top- start. You will readily appreciate the uniform goodness of quality Chick Starter on hand to give young chicks the right "GOLDEN HARVEST" Chick Starter 18% - a complete, balanced diet for baby chicks. ORDER TODAY FROM YOUR DEALER O. C. Ashton Enniskillen -Tel. Bowmanville 2829 [.isv' Il T/E 7R~fIIY ;7-40.Ç'No. 68. HEAVY, HEAVY HANGS OVER THIS IS GOING TO 0DANl YOU HAVE HAD YOU BE TOUGH!MRAION BOOKS! IS~HM THYHEAD...EOH! ;WHAT MUST WEEWR STHE OWNER DOTHY MY AT NEOOKEMISE THM BE CAREFULI Your current ration book has still to last till the end of the year. If it's mislaid, you may be inconvenienced and, if it's lost, both you and your local Ration Board will be put to needless worry and trouble. So, keep your book in a safe placeat home whereit is readily accessible but not liable to damage or apt to be misplaced. JOHN LABATT LIMITED London Canada f '4 THURSDAY, MARCH lst, 1945 2" PAGE EIGHT THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVIILLE, ONTARIO 1 -5 ff,4