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w ana ban tate man With Which Are Incorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, and The Orono News VOLUME 91 BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, MAY 17th, 1945 NUMBER 20 Progressive Conservative can- didate for Durham County in the Dominion elections of June 11, the man whose photo appears herewith is known as just plain Charlie Stephenson, the informal first-name handle he has acquir- ed in business, church, fraternal and social circles in Port Hope JA' and Durham County during the past two decades of a very active life. Elected Mayor of Port Hope by the largest majority on irecord, followed by two acclamations, his popular business administration, his wartime welfare projects for soldiers, his service on the Gan- araska Scheme and membership on its official Committee and other public endeavors, rolled up a public sentiment that insisted he enter the wider sphere and be- come the candidate under the Bracken banner. Stephenson, like his leader, Bracken, bas never sought public office, but when thrust into pub- lic duty he bas acquitted himself with honesty, ability and untir- ing energy. In these circum- stances, people want to know something of the persoial story of a man who bas made good in everything he bas undertaken. So here are some of the high- lights. Charlie Stephenson was born at Unionville, Ont., 47 years ago, fifth in a family of eight. Of British, Middlesex stock, hie father became a miller and farm- er at Unionville and later carried on a wholesale flour and feed business in Toronto. His father died when Charlie was but 13 years bf age. From then onward the young lad turned to help the family and make his way through schools, the principal one of which was "the school of hard knocks". While attending High School and later in the insurance busi- ness, Charlie joined the Irish Regiment (Militia) and. a 1s o studied music. When World War I broke out he was 16 and en- listed with the 127th Battalion. Turned down, he went west to farm with his brother in Sas- katchewan. He enlisted again at Regina, was transferred east to a Motor Machine Gun Unit too late for front lineaction, was dis- charged in December, 1918. After his discharge he returned to the North West to farm. Then came the hard knocks. Crop failures in Saskatchewan forced him to give up farming. He became a car salesman and saved up money with which he bought the Armstrong property in Port Hope and opened a garage with the Chrysler-Plymouth and Shell agencies. He has been continu- ously in that business since 1926 at Port Hope. In 1931, undaunt- ed by the depression, he bought the old Capitol Theatre and turned it into a business block, includ- ing a bowling alley, all of which he still owns. His entry Into public affairs came with his election as Presi- dent of the Board of Trade. As a business booster his services were recognized with ma life Honorary Presidency. One of the first to take steps in Ganaraska flood control, he was named to act on the Committee a year ago. Charlie is a Past President, Rotary Club, P a s t Master, Ontario Lodge, Masonic Order; Past 1st Princi- pal, Royal Arch Chapter and a Grand Lodge Officer. A member of 'the United Church, he has for years been a m Without forr the Town Cou waited on him in bed and sw as Mayor. Ou ments he spon War Savings Dimes for Vic netted over $14 into the Activ backed jointly and labor, thr than a million been sent to bo As a youth i played Junior i baseball and w church choirs. he met Miss daughter of a Caledonia, Ont. teacher and ch were married Hope to live standing part 1 They have tw elder at 18, scholarships, is Victoria Colleg Toronto, the y school in Port Here briefly C h a r 1i e Stej medium heigh who when he straight in health, vigor a ability. Staun Bracken polici enson believes claimed on Ju in Canada for t the sound, san responsible g necessary for and prosperity. Bracken Candidate for S.S. No. 9, Clarke Our Home and School Club met in the spacious home of Mr. and M'rs. Chas. Glenney with nearly 70 present. President Ross Allin opened the meeting and mentioned our practice of honoring newly married couples and then asked Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Allin to come forward. Charles Glenney read a presenta- tion address and Ross Allin and Clarence Gibson brought in the presents, a beautiful electric lamp with crystal base, from the community, and Mrs. Branch presented a wine and g o h d cushion from the club. Both bride and groom made fitting replies. A social time, with cards and crokinole, was enjoyed and a splendid lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Glenney and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rickard had their baby boys christened in Newcastle United Church on Sun- day. Visitors: Mrs. W. Brunt and Donna, Mrs. Malley and Wanda with Mrs. C. Brown, Brown's Section. . . Mrs. Delve and Mrs. Curtis, Orono, Mr. and MIrs. Archie Glenney, Mr. and Mrs. C. Hancock and Miss Ruth Hàncock, and Miss H. Mason at Chas. Glen- ney's. . . Miss Doris Allin, Toron- to, Miss Mary Bowen, Ajax, at home. . . Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rickard and son, Lakefield, at Mr. Harold Pedwell's... Harold, Don- ald and Howard Gibson, Russell Osborne, Austin Turner and Fred Bowen attended the dedication services of the new Masonic Temple in Orono. Mrs. W. Harold Gibson had an urgent call to Scarboro last Wed- nesday evening as her mother had taken ill. A splendid congregation at- tended Mother's Day and Nation- al Day of Prayer services, Sun- day afternoon. Rev. Unstead de- livered a very appropriate ad- dress. Mrs. Frank Osmond received a dozen beautiful red roses and a dozen snapdragons from her hus- band overseas, for Mother's Day. W.A. was held at Mrs. W. Thompson's on Thursday. Several members took part in the worship period commemorating V-E Day. Program was in charge of Mrs. J. Potts. Readings were given by Mrs. E. Stephenson and Mrs. T. Mountjoy. Mrs. F. Osmond and Mrs. B. Ashton rendered a duet and Mrs. A. Beech played an in- strumental. Lunch was served by Mrs. Potts' group. Mrs. Frank Osmond has pur- chased a car. W.A. packed 8 boxes for our soldier boys last week. Wilbert Robertson has had a telephone installed. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones and Johnny, Miss Meta Degeer at Mr. E. Degeer's. Pte. Jim Graham, Simcoe, Miss Lorna Rahm, Enniskillen, at Mr. L. Graham's. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Brownlee, Leaside, at Mr. L. Ashton's: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bridgett and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thompson and son, Bowmanville, Mr. Roy Thompson, Leskard, Mrs. Roy Chaters, Toronto, Mrs. R. Thompson and Karen, Ennis- killen, at Mrs. W. Thompson's. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Myles and Shirley, Mrs. Henry Smith and Ronnie, O r o n o, Pte. Howard Myles, Petawawa, at Mr. Wm. Martin's. Mrs. T. Prout, Miss Aura Prout, Mr. Jim Martyn, Bowmanville, Miss Verna Trewin, Oshawa, at Mr. Wm. Trewin's. Durham County Sets Record In the 8th Victory Loan *.~,.,,Special Services at Durham Trnity United Church Mother's Day, wth the sacra- ment of baptism, and nationaly tproclaired Day of Frayer folow- ,,ing cessation of hostilities in Europe, were observed in a unit- ed service at Trinity United S Church, Sunday morning. vBeautiful standards of white and mauve stocks and carnations adorned the altar in memory of Alex, Bie and Sandy Colvile. Rev. J. E. Griffith paid touching tribute to the memory of these boys, and ail who have paid the supreme sacrifice, and spoke words of sympathy and comfort to those who have suffered the loss of foved ones through the cause of war. As is customary on Mother's Day, the sacrament of infant bap- tist was observed and the folow- ing children were presented to the minister for baptism: David An- drew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Blain Elliott; David Garnet, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Çwoheen; James Frederick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hughes, Toronto; Shirley Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Williams; Barbara Elleen, and Elizabeth Pauleen, twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Harry1 Hughes. Rev. Griffith preached a pertin-i ent sermon basing his remarks1 on the scriptural passage "A little child shac lead them". Mr. Mel- ville Dale as soloist rendered "Mother Machree". The afternoon session of Sun- day School followed the Mother's Day prograe under the super- vision of Superintendent Ross Strike. Mrs. P. R. Cowling told the Mother's Day story. In honor and remembrance, Harold Hooper read the names of members who had falien while on active ser- vice, and Earl Gilmour read the list of those serving overseas. Others participating in the Act of Appreciation to members of the armed forces were Peggy Dippel and Mary Aldread. iember in its choir. Ganaraska Meeting ner experience in Hed At Newcastle Lncil, a delegation itwhile he was i t Among the meetings held in ept hlm into office connection with the Ganaraska btstanding achieve- Watershed project was one held ored were the lstumithe Community Hall, New- Committee, t h e castle, on May 14th. There was a tory Driveo splendid attendance, many com- l,000, later merged ing from Newtonville, Orono and e Service Fund, outside points. by management Fred Bowen, chairmy an, ex- rougl which more plained why the meeting was be- Scigarettes have ing held, that the people might tys overseas. know somethrg of the work be- n ing arranged to relieve the great ifloods which happen in Port Hope O.H.A. hockey and frot time to time, aiso, that the ras a soloist in project might provide employ- In church work ment for returned men in the re- Hazel Anguish, habilitation program. U.E.L. family of So Herosion, sourconservation, She was a scbool and reforestation, were strongly Air member. They stressed by the speakers and in and came to Port the films sBown. Alex Lucas, and take an out- Dept. of Planning and Develop- [ha the community. ment, operated the films and vo daughters, the soldes with the help of Mrs. Lucas. winner of f o u r Members of the Advisory Board an Arts student at attending were: Ed. Youngman, :e, University of Manvers; T. A. Reid, Clarke; A. R. younger, 13, is at Runnalis, Hope. Others wbo Hope. spoke were A. H. Richards, Chief is the story of Conservation Engineer, Dept. of phenson, a man of Planning and Development; A. E. staksd oosyo theSummers, AgriculturalRepre- thpewloohsisentative M. Linton, Supt. Orono tdhg eecutvll DForestry Station. cybeind utTe Violin selections were given by esy Chie t e Miss Colette Ferguson, Bowran- they walie acp- ville, also selections by the Os- ;tey wi, t eaishborne quartet. :e p1 o sta yeas, A very iovely lunch was served e progrsie and by the members of the Newcastle Day prgramgudersthesuper overnvsent io Farrn Forum. Sscontinuing peace Haydon was connected in any way with the 8th Vtory Loan, including the memb rs of the staff of this office and the members of the various committees, and all others, my very sincere thanks. Starkville Jake Hallowell was at Ponty- pool and Bethany. A Dobson attended a Masonic meeting in Orono. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Farrow, Brooklin, at Victor Farrow's. Mr. E. White, Elizabethville, at Ross Hallowell's. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Andree and family, Oshawa, at M. Shutka's. Miss A. Hallowell has returned to Toronto. Miss Dorothy Farrow, Toronto, spent Mother's Day at home. A number were present at the showing of pictures in Kendal in connection with the Ganaraska project. Mrs. Ida Paeden, Newtonville, with her son, Lorne. A fine service was conducted at Shiloh by Mr. Hancock, Peter- boro. Arthur McKay shipped cattle this week. A lovely shower was held at the home of Mrs. Violet Somer- scales, Friday evening, in honor of Miss Dorothy Cook, now Mrs. George Mutton. Mrs. Somer- scales and Mrs. Cecil Mutton were hosts to 25 friends at games and luncheon. Presents included a walnut end table, a wall mirror and a hassock. There was joy and thankful- ness at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Cowle, town, when a cable arrived, Wednesday, from their son, Pte. Alvin J. Cowle, telling of his safe arrival in the United Kingdom after being re- leased by the Allies from a Ger- man prisoner-of-war camp. He is safe. and well. Grand Master Dedicates Masonic Temple at Orono May 10th, 1945, was a big night as far as Masonry in Orono is concerned. After months of care- ful planning and hard work, the former Presbyterian Church building had been transformed into a beautiful Masonic Temple. The new building is composed of a lodge room, a large anti-room, a District Deputy's room, a re- galia room, a banquet hall and a kitchen. It is splendidly furnish- ed throughout and the Masons can be happy and should do good work in their new hone. On the above date the Temple was officially opened and pro- perly dedicated by M. Wor. Bro. T. C. Wardley, Grand Master, as- sisted by Rt. Wor. Bro. E. G. Dixon, Grand Secretary, and about 20 Grand Lodge officers. During this solemn service Bro. Darling of Port Hope sang "God Bless This House" and Wor. Bro. Don Gibson made formal recogni- tion of the splendid gifts made to Orono Lodge by the other twelve lodges in Ontario District. One very pleasing feature was the dedicating of the altar from the Presbyterian Church to the ser- vice of Masonry. The attendance was so great that only about half were able to witness this unique service. After the dedication service about 400 journeyed to the Town Hall where tables were set. The ladies had prepared a splendid meal to which everybody did justice. There were several in- teresting features on the program which followed. The highlight was the response to the toast to Grand Lodge proposed by Wor. Bro. I. Colwill of Durham Lodge, and responded to by M. Wor. Bro. Wardley, the Grand Master. He showed what it would mean if the teachings of Masonry were ap- plied to our modern way of life. The speech was a masterpiece in information and inspiration and every man must have been bene- fitted by what he heard. Several other toasts were pro- posed and mention must be made of the one to the visitors proposed by Bro. Dr. McKenzie. The re- plies were numerous and could have been much more because the hall was almost crowded with rul- ing Masters from all the lodges in this district and also prominent Masons from Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lindsay, Peterboro and other places. The singing of "Open the Gates of the Temple" was a splendid contribution to the evening and a presentation of a water color painting to Rt. Wor. Bro. O. W. Rolph for his untiring efforts in getting the new Lodge Hall ready for the opening, added up to mak- ing the evening one Masons will never forget. Altogether it was a milestone in the history of Orono Masonry. All that is left is for the brethren of Orono Lodge, No. 325, to live up to its reputation and be a credit to its surroundings in the beautiful temple. L cc a1 s Dr. Vivian Opens Campaign Mrs Florence Casbourn spentorefu SpeechHere Mother's Day witb Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Adelza Hoar is visiting her nephew, Mr. A. Andrew Nicholls, Little Britain. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Flett, Fene- lon Falls, visited his mother, Mrs. J. E. Flett. Mrs. Mary Jamieson spent the week-end with her son, Mr. Oscar Jamieson and family, Peterboro. Miss Kathryn O'Neill, Toronto, visited her parents, Major and Mrs. Joseph O'Neill. Sto. 1C T. R. Hobbs, Shelburne, N.S., is spending his furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Hobbs. Mrs. Harry Buckland and Miss Laura Wilson, Toronto, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hughes and Jimmie, Toronto, spent the week- end with her mother, Mrs. Geo. E. Pritchard. Durham County's 8th Victory Loan campaign was the biggest success on record. All the dist- ricts in the county, with the ex- ception of Cartwright and Man- vers, exceeded their objective and neither of these two were very short of the mark. Total sales which will still be increased, amounted to $1,900,000 in the county. The Town of Bowmanville again put on a mag- nificent performance and raised $420,000 against an objective of $350,000. The Township of Dar- lington with an objective of $200,- 000 raised just that amount, while the Town of Port Hope, with an objective of $480,000 r a i s e d $585,000. On a percentage basis, Port Hope and Bowmanville were tied with 121 per cent of their objectives. In Bowmanville, Lorne McQuarrie and Hubert Smale lead the salesmen and great credit is due to Lorne Mc- Quarrie as this was his first cam- paign. The banks in town turned in a record amount and the canvass in the payroll section, also establish- ed a new high mark. In Darling- ton the high man was Walter Rundle, who was closely follow- ed by George Annis and the other salesmen. The campaign in town was ably directed, as in the past, by George Chase, while the entire county was under the*supervision of Ross Strike, the county chair- man. Publicly expressing his thanks to the people of Durham, and the organizers a n d workers, the county manager, C. W. McBride, said: The people of Durham can be very proud of the magnificent record which they have created. ,Their response to the 8th Victory Loan is a sure token of their true feeling of thanksgiving for the victory which we have won, and provides ample proof to those in the services just how much the people at home are backing up their efforts. To everyone who Appearing before an audience adherer of 500 in Bowmanville Town Hallsimple Tuesday evening, Hon. Dr. R. P.trines o Vivian, Minister of Health and which Welfare in the Drew government be noth opened his campaign for re-elec- itarian. tion as Durham's member in the Their Ontario Legislature. Speaking der legi without notes, which revealed an the CC ordered mind and an intimate katchev grasp of governmental affairs, Dr. take po Vivian's address was more in the sent of i nature of a report of his steward- enterpr. ship and the Drew government's ther fa record ,than a party political ex- etc., an position. His main emphasis was, seized that on June 4, the people had the without plain choice of "Good Govern- ment or Chaos". In other words, to continue strong government under George Drew, or yield to factions and "isms" whose whole course has been delay and oh- structionism. The meeting was called under auspices of the Bowmanville Pro- gressive Conservative Association, with President Elliott as chair- man. Taking part on the pro- gram, were Mrs. Cridland, Peter- boro, who spoke very effectively on women's part in politics and the power they could wield if fully appreciative of the demo- cratic right of the franchise. En- tertainment by a brilliant galaxy included soprano solos by Miss Dorothy Nichols and Miss Edith Sherman, Brampton, with Mrs. John M. James and Miss Helen Williams as accompanists. Brian Flaherty, R.C.A.F., was'applauded for his impromptu ventriloquist skit a la Charley McCarthy, an accomplished number. Dr. Vivian launched at once in- to a conception of what good gov- H ernment really means. Respon- sibility, economy, security, order- That is ed and progressive services and It is t the preservation of the demo- can con cratic right to change govern- to the r ments at the will of the people. this dic Stating emphatically that the Dr. V Drew government, in the short Hepbur space of less than two years, had er, vici carried out in wbole or part, ister Ki every one of its 22 points, the lar of speaker insisted and indeed prov- Loans, ed that its defeat was brought around about, not by the will of the peo- now as ple but by the gangup of dissident on hlm, factions, the CCF, Hepburn and parentlý bis allies the Communists, now be expe, called Labor Progressives. with ir It was shown decisively that ed the Drew was not defeated ovel, any of Drei measure of legisiation but simply per ce. througb collusion of those groups now is seeking politicai advantage and highest public confusion. The snswer of With the public to this calculated dis- disposal ruption of good governrnent will with t be made known on June 4. In of the fair criticism of the policies and of Agri philosophies of opposing groups, Welf arc, Dr. Vivian said that many in the er sum ranks of the CCF were undoubt- ried in edy sincere btt their unthinkingoh nce to Socialism was endorsation of the doc- f the German, Karl Marx, in their application could ing but completely author- doctrine now applied un- islation recently passed by F government in Sas- wan. It gives power to ssession, without the con- the owner, of any industry, ise, large or small, whe- rm, store, factory, mine, y or all of which cark be under Order in Council, notice and at any time. on. Dr. R. P. Vivian Marxism come to Canada. ime we knqw it for it ne to Ontario. It is now up people whether they choose etatorship and control. Vivian dealt briefly with n as the man, who in pow- ously attacked Prime Min- ing, subscribed not a dol- public funds for Victory tossed the Premiership like a rubber ball, and ks the sun again to shine , after abject apologies, ap- y about as sincere as can ected from one so endowed nstability. Hepburn oppos- 50 per cent school grants w and now promises 90 nt and his whole appeal based on the theory of the bidder. the limited time at his l, Dr. Vivian dealt mainly he constructive legislation government in the fields culture, Labor, Health and e, and Education, a full- mary of which will be car- later issues of The States- (ContInued on page 7) Mrs. T. H. McCready and d a u g h t e r, Roma, Lethbridge, Alta., are visiting her daughter, Mrs. Byron Vanstone. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Turner, Toronto, were week-end guests with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Jones. Mr. Lorne Stevens was in Montreal visiting his daughter, Miss Ruth Stevens, nurse in training, Children's Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John Ashton, Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Ashton, Ajax, Mr. Roy Ashton, Toronto, visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ashton. Mrs. S. B. Davey, Flint, Mich., and Mrs. A. J. Newson, Wauke- gan, Illinois, are visiting their sis- ter, Mrs. Robt. Nicholson and other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Evans have received word that their son, Bob, Flt. Sgt. R. L. Evans, has received his commission at Central Navi- gation School, Rivers, Man. Mr. and Mrs. A. Andrew Nicholls, Little Britain, spent Mother's Day as guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Nicholls, Concession St. C.S.M. Ross McKnight, D.C.M., who bas been stationed at M.D. 3 Headquarters, Kingston, pending his discharge, spent the week-end with his family here. Mrs. J. H. O'Dell, New York City, and her mother, Mrs. E. Papineau, Colborne, s p e n t a week's vacation with Mr. and Mrs. C. Papineau, Liberty St. Mr. Boyd Simpson has returned to his home in Deerwood, Man., after visiting his aunt, Mrs. Sara Allin, and cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Allin and Arthur Allin. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Freeman have received word that their son-in-law, Capt. O. T. Mehn- Anderson, who is now in England, has been awarded the Distin- guished Flying Cross. LAC George Talbot, R.C.A.F., Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. F. G. Stannard, Church St., and both visited friends and rela- tives in Enniskillen for Mother's Day. Mr. Thornley Pennington, Osh- awa, Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Penning- ton, Toronto, were Mother's Day visitors with their mother, Mrs. Andrew Pennington, at Mrs. Fred Cr derman's. Irs. Ivan Hobbs who has been a member of the local Post Office staff, has resigned. Her place is being filled by Miss Ruth Hooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hooper. Mother's Day guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hildon Johnston, Janetville, were her mother, Mrs. W. A. Stinson, her brother, Mr. Percy Stinson, Mrs. Stinson and Connie, Millbrook, her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Seward Dowson, Providence. Mrs. Donald Sweet (nee Lieut. Florence Shotter), Vancouver, B.C., who has been with the C.W. A.C.'s for .over three years and is now receiving her discharge, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shotter. In picking up Mr. J. W. Jewell's advt. this week he told us he had just received a shipment of the famous Queen's Bouquet dinner- ware, direct from England, which he had ordered three years ago. Of more than 1,000 pieces receiv- ed only one cup was broken, which is further proof of how thorough the Britisher does a job. Be sure to drop into the "Big 20" and see this beautiful display of dinnerware. St. Paul's W.M.S. met at the home of Mrs. Robert Hethering- ton, May 15th. President Mrs. W. H. Carruthers presided. W.M. S. of Ebenezer had charge of the program and were welcomed by Mrs. Chas. Carruthers. Mrs. Elton Werry, Ebenezer, opened the meeting. Devotiónal period was taken by Miss Louise Osborne. The story of the "Second Pioneers" on Japanese Canadians, their evacuation and re-settle- ment in different parts of Canada, was given by four members. Mrs. G. F. Annis favored with a solo, "I Have a Friend" and was ac- companied by Miss Louise Os- borne. Mrs. Harold Ferguson and Mrs. Chas. Carruthers on behalf of St. Paul's W.M.S., expressed the thanks and appreciation to the ladies for their interesting and instructive program. ali Special "Victory" Program Feature at Rotary Club. The program previously ar- oneness i which we joined in ranged for the Rotary luncheon prayer. in the Balmoral Hotel, Friday, was set aside following announce- ment of the unconditional sur- the days ahead, but said the render of the German forces and speaker, there can be no peace complete victory in Europe. Ar- nature hecornes iharn n rangements were made for mem-ntre lbempatienae- bers to join in a spirit of thanks-trtiqetimnin of goo giving, with appropriate musc faith among nations, concern with followed by an address delivered by Rotarian, Rev. J. E. Griffith.contentious things such as the Rotria, Rv. . E Grffih.elections now upon us. To find President Morley Vanstone, be- fore turning over the chair to ay tet a new gipo n Mr. Griffith, asked Past President luecee a ne outookthe George Chase to lead in the corn-meom rtted, with the unity singing, which includedhp Aihtyod, oai- "here'Il Always Be An Eng-verai srit 0 felow s o land", with the leader taking the rge ourhsor n- solo part. Mr. Griffith suggested that The whoe matter cores back would be a very fitting thing to comtent tofthin one an- introduce a note of seriousness other t and restraint as the order of the , try to see the good in day, and while quiet reignedeveryone and to make it uni- Dave Morrison played hymns of versa. The speaker tod of a uni- thankfulness and remembrance. fying incident that happened in Members stood for one minute s North Africa in the desert war- silence before prayer was offer- fare. There was a shortage of ed by the speaker in terms of mechanics to service military ve- most solemn import. hicles. General Motors were ap- Within Rotary there were no peaied to and they sent out an denominational distinctions said expert who proved to be more Mr. Griffith and with that than a mechanic. thought in mind there was unique He gathered 800 natives, illiter- opportunity to develop the con- ate, compieteiy unversed in ception of the Church Universal, mechanics, and in a matter of 8 to accept the broadening influ- ronths, with patience and for- ence in community and inter- bearance, with talks and exampie national affairs which that con- in co-operation, the whoie, ex- notes. Materialist, world trade temporized force became expert relationships must become sec- technicians with a sense of in- ondary to the relationships in- tegrity that blended mightily in herent in real fellowship. In this the victory in that theatre. There we must register ourselves anew was a lesson there which cannot for it is the Rotary spirit. be denied; a lesson in co-opera- Referring to the church ser- tion and personality, which in vices held on V-E Day, the speak- the days to core can be applied er pictured the people joining to- to create universal peace and un- gether as a unit, with all common derstanding. barrier dissolved in a great In happily chosen terns, the thanksgiving. There was a sense thanks of the club for a message of numbness that came to ail of forcefulness and sincerity, was when word of victory came. The expressed by Mel. Staples. Visit- throb of planes and factories were ors were Ernie Rowe, Whitby stilled and the pressure of the Rotarian, and Mr. Hoyt of Mont- war effort relaxed while our real, guest of Frank Mcllveen. thoughts turned to the brave sol- Tommy Palmer, Bowranviile diers who had fought and died to garage proprietor, was inducted bring this momentous period to into the club with Past President our lives. Our exuberance was George Chase reading the charge expressed in many ways, some and Past Presidents Fred koar deplorable, as at Halifax, but the and Bob Stevens presenting the true spirit was expressed ini the Code of Ethics and the Badge. Charles Elwood Stephenson THE MANDATE AND DREW Lieut. James Freeth, commanding H.M.S. Mandate, in conversation with Premier George Drew as the Royal Navy minesweeper, built in Canada, prepares for active service. The Progressive Conservative party in Ontario, under Drew's leadership, seeks a mandate from the voters on Monday, June 4th. The have had nineteen months in office, iving constructive- leadership, when the C.C.F., Communists and Li ris "ganged up" on e minor issue forcing an election. It looks as if Drew and Mandate will carryn-