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.44 With Which Are Incorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, and The Orono News VOLUME 91 BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1945 UMBER 38 VOTE "YES" FOR THE HOSPITAL BY*LAW MONDAY Earl Riddolls Tells Lions About Industrial Chemistry With the erudition character- compounder of drugs, found in ihtic of a college professor, Earl the most primitive communities Riddolls, for a considerable period has since the remotest times an outstanding Secretary of the practised a simple kind of chem- local Lions Club, - delivered his istry, purifying and concentrating classification address at the meet- the active principles of plants by ing held on Sept. 10. Mr. Riddolls extraction with boiling water, fil- is chemist a the local plant of tration through cloths and evap- the R. M. Hollingshead Co. and oration. The primitive worker in his subject dealt with Industrial metals, too, practises a crude type Chemistry. In giving an extend- of chemistry in his process for ed report of the address we be- extraction and purification of lieve it will be found of interest metals. to both students and the general Perhaps we may find the earli- public. est trace of anything allied to a Conduct of the meeting, which science of chemistry in the works was announced as a 100 per cent of the Greek philosophers. The attendance gathering, was turned atomic theory of Democritus (400 over by President Charles Carter, B.C.) and the four-element theory Jr., to Past President and Inter- of Aristotle (350 B.C.) were at- national Councillor, J. J. Brown. tempts to explain the nature of Besides committee reports, Jack matter. They differ however from Cole spoke on the details and im- our modern theories by being bas- portance of the National Clothing ed on a very small measure of Appeal of which he is District fact coupled with a great deal of Chairman. In dealing with his philosophical theory. Neverthe- subject, Mr. Riddolls spoke as fol- less Aristotle's theory held the lows: field for nearly 2,000 years, main- Chemistry as a science is but ly because it was so vague that a modern growth. Before the 17th it could be used to explain any century it can hardly be said that set of facts and could be neither any effective and systematic at- proven nor disproven. tempt had been made to study the About 70 A.D., Pliny in his properties and constitution of natural history describes the in- matter. Yet, although chemistry dustries carried on by the Romans. as a science is but recent, chem- These include many chemical in- istry as a craft is of great an- dustries but he makes no attempt tiquity. Chemical operations, dis- to set chemistry apart as an art tillation, evaporation, crystaliza- or a science. tion, filtration, precipitation and The Alexandrian and Byzantine the preparation of substances in alchemists theorized a great deal a state of purity were used in about making gold but a great technical processes and in the many of their recipes were delib- pseudo-science of alchemy long erate attempts to defraud their before the science of chemistry clients. came into beng. In the 7th century, A.D., the It is impossible to say where Arabs were at the height of their the chemists' craft began. The (Continued on page 11) Tobacco Now Important Crop In Durham County.Farming Rotary Club members, comfort- ably disposed after their weekly luncheon at the Balmoral Hotel, Friday, were surprised t learn of the extent and importance of the tobacco growing industry in Dur- ham County and indeed in the whole Canadian economy. The story was told by the guest speak- er, Herman Smith, of Port Hope, President and Manager of Dur- ham Plantations Ltd., pioneers in tobacco growing in this area. Past President Morley Vanstone occupied the chair in the absence of President Cy Slemon and out- post member Bud Rolph, Orono, introduced Mr. Smith, who, he said formerly grew tobacco in Norfolk County. Six years ago he came to Port Hope and with local associates formed the com- pany which acquired land in Hope and Clarke Townships and put Durham County on the map as a successful area for tobacco culti- vation. Mr. Smith has taken an active part in community affairs and is a Past President of Port Hope Rotary Club. The speaker stated that tobacco culture in Ontario got its start in Essex County around 1920 and acreage spread along the north shore of Lake Erie. Today its cultivation comprises the largest cash crop in the province and stands second in total acreage. With land values soaring and labor supply getting difficult, Mr. Smith sold out and came to Dur- ham County in 1939. The com- pany acquired 20 farms and now operates 9 units with a total of 320 acres in successful production this year. This land lies about two miles north of highway No. 2 in the Newtonville district, extending east and west parallel to the high- way. The land is light i* texture, eminently suitable for tobacco and experience so far has proved it a frost free area. Quality of tobacco which is Virginia or flue- cured is of the highest. Since the 'Company entered the field several private operators have also secur- ed farms andtare producing suc- cessfully. Labest f0 enter the field is Charles E. Stephenson, M.P., who has bought a farm now being prepared for production next year. O eleven iundred mil1il o n pounds produced in the world, Canada contributes one twelfth but this is almost entirely con- sumed within the countr»and for the armed services. Tiere bas been very lit le cxported and tbe excise fax collecbed internally by the government is in the neighbor- hood of 120 million dollars an- a nually and does not include the sales tax. Hence it willC eseen that tobacco growing in Canada has become a big enferprise. Among fte 172 kinds o! tobacco grown in the world, Canada culti- vates five of them, with Virginia leading, Burley second and the re- mainder of minor importance. To- bacco grown in Quebec is used for cigar fillers and for "shag" or strong pipe tobacco. Virginia flue-cured is used for cigarettes and 20 per cent of Canadian pro- duction was used to supply troops overseas, causing occasional short supply at home. Burley is air- cured, a pipe and chewing to- bacco. t' Mr. Smith described the pre- paration of land and the propa- gation of the "weed" which in- volves an immense amount of labor and heavy capital expendi- ture for kilns and storage. Seed is brought from outside points and plants are propagated in glassed in greenhouses, later to be trans- planted in the fields. Using special machines, three people can set out four acres per day. Land is heav- ily enriched with commercial fer- tilizer and constant care is requir- ed for cultivation and control of insects during the season. About August 1st the tops are nipped off leaving 15 or 16 leaves on the stalk to mature. For har- vesting, considerable labor is re- quired picking the leaves which are draped over slats and fastened with string and then transferred to kiln racks for curing. Experts in curing are brought in annually from the southern states, and us- ing coal as fuel, heat is distributed through flumes at an even tem- perature until in 4 or 5 days the leaves take on a golden brown color. Aside from weather haz- ards, curing is the thing that will make or break a crop. It takes from 75 to 80 days for a crop to mature and the chief dan- ger is from hail or frost. Grow- ers can get ihsurance protection against hail but cannot get cover- age for frost hazards. Fortunate- ly, so far, little damage from frost has occurred in Durham County and general results during the past six years have been highly satisfactory. Locally titeme bas not, as yet, developed a tobacco auction in disposing of the crop. The crop is sold on a graded basis with in- spectors appraising the samples in storage barns early in the year. Then a representative goes to Delhi where buyers congregate and bargains for sale based on the grades and the prevailing price. Little difficulty has been experi- enced in getting satisfactory prices for the high grade Durham pro- duct in spite of the fact that there are only eight buying companies in Canada today. Land values are rising in the district where this industry has made an assur- ed success to date. The speaker was thanked by Len Elliott, who confessed that as a moderate smoker he contributed something to the success of the venture. Another factor of in- terest was that kilns required con- siderable piping a n d heating equipment and he hoped the in- dustry would continue to expand, especially westward. Visitors included Sgt. J a c k Allin, home from overseas and guest of his father, Harry Allin, also George Spencer, Sarnia, H. H. Murray, Ottawa, and H. A. TO PREACH AT TRINITY Dr. W. J. Gallagher General Secretary of the Cana- dian Council of Churches who will preach at Trinity United Church, Sunday evening, Sept. 23rd. Ail United Churches of this district will unite and share in this in- augural of "The Crusade for Christ and His Kingdom". McFeeters Bros. Take Over Infantine's Frit, Vegetable Store Sgt. Bill McFeeters and Cpl. George McFeeters, both of whom served in the R.C.A.F., now join the ranks of Bowmanville mer- chants as McFeeters Bros. They have purchased the former. In- fantine Fruit Store and took pos- session Saturday. Both these young men are ex- perienced in retail merchandizing and the fruit business, having for- merly been connected with A & P stores. George was discharged from the R.C.A.F. after 3½ years overseas and Bill expects his re- lease next week. In this issue James Infantine, after 32 years in business in Bow- manville, expresses his thanks to the public for long time patron- age and bespeaks the same for his successors. McFeeters Bros. are well known t9 the community and a general welcome is extended to them in their new venture. Extra Large Tomato Weighs Two Pounds Paging Andy Clark. Here's one for the record. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie H. Guy, Oshawa, placed on the editor's desk Saturday, a ripe tomato weighing two pounds, which girdled 162x122 inches. It was an Oxheart variety perfect- ly developed in heart conforma- tion, perfectly ripened in the color peculiar to the species. Mrs. Guy, the former Ethel Os- borne, Bowmanville, explained that a net was fashioned to sup- port the specimen on the vine until ripened. In their garden back of their home, Mr. and Mrs. Guy grow flowers and vegetables which have won many nsotable prizes and none are more remark- able than this immense tomato. Who can match it? Evangelistic Rally This Sunday Evening All the United churches in this a r e a, Newtonville, Newcastle, Orono, T y r o n e, Enniskill'en Hampton, Courtice andSt. Paul's and Trinity of the town will unite on Sunday evening, Sept. 23rd in Trinity United Church at 8 p.m. The service wili be preceded by hymn singing service, beginning at 7:45 p.m. Special music wil be rendered by a mass choir con- ducted by Mr. W. E. C. Workman, with Mrs. C. Dudley as soloist and the song service led by Mr. Alex McGregor. Guest preacher for the occasion will be Dr. W. J. Gallagher, Gen. Se'y of Cana- dian Council of Churches, a gift- ed and well-informed speaker. This service is called to give our people a share in the inaugural of "The Crusade for Christ and His Kingdom" now taking form on three continents. Barber: "Haven't I shaved you before?" Sergeant: "Nope. I got this scar at Pearl Harbor." Shay of the Port Hope Rotary Club. Lou Dippell and Meredith Lin- ton gof flowers for birthdays. Lin Mitchell reported a finalanet of $6120.75 as Carnival proceeds. Walt DeGeer explained the ar- rangements made for the dance at te High Sctool, Sept. 26, wen Mart Kenney and his Western Gentlemen will provide the music for a strictly higi cass occasion. Len Elliott advised members that only those holding deeds to pro- perty, either singly or jointly, were qualified to vote on the hos- pital by-law, hence wives whose names were on the lists had no vote unless so qualified. Four Important Points to Remember In the public interest the editor of The Statesman wishes to call attention of the general public to the following appeals that now come forward for consideration. Each and every one of them, without question, will appeal to the generous sentiments of one and all who have authority to express their opinions by direct vote or who can in any way contribute to the fulfilment of the objectives asked. These are the matters currently to be decided: (1) The vote on Monday which will determine whether we shall have a new, modern hospital in Bowmanville, to be known as the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital. We should stress that this is to be a "Memorial Hospital", an institution dedicated to the fallen in the fight for freedom. This is what we should have in mind as the votes are cast. (2) The National Clothing Appeal which is called during the period Oct. lst to 20th. Every person who can spare anything in the way of clothing, including boots and shoes, underwear, caps or mittens, in short, anything at all should be gathered for collection during the above period for the relief of helpless people of Europe during the coming winter. (3) Coming up in the very near future is the 9th Victoiy Loan, largest in the history of Canada, which must be met by the people of Canada for the purpose of retiring the last of our war commitments and for domestie re habilitation in the critical months ahead. (4) There is also the call for the final collection of salvage and waste paper still vitally needed to complete the final drive back to normal conditions. With all the above in mind it is confidently believed the people of this entire district will rally to the appeals above enumerated as they have so faithfully done all through the war. Hospital Board Lays Plans For Taking Vote Monday At a meeting of the Hospital bentures now proposed. The mat- Board, Friday evening, presided ter was viewed as an "invest- over by Chairman Dr. William ment" rather than as an expendi- Tennant, plans were discussed not ture, an investment in security only for taking the vote on Mon- against fire hazards inherent in day in support of the Hospital the existing hospital. By-Law, but the other factors con- Further plans were concerned cerned with the new, modern, with raising the balance required Bowmanville Memorial Hospital. which approximates $100,000, less Among the problems discussed the amount already on hand were the municipal regulations which has been contributed by governing who were qualified to former residents of D u r h a m cast ballots. County. These funds will be In regard to those who are secured by publie subscription actually 1qualified to vote it was among those taking memberships disclosed that only those actually min the present Hospital Associa- owning property, cither singly or tion and in grants anticipated jointly, have the franchise in con- from surrounding municipalities. nection with this by-law, or those It was disclosed that other qualified as renters as stated in municipalities not so well blessed the official Notice that has ap- in fiscal security, have lately tak- peared in the past three issues of en votes for new hospital accom- The Statesman. In order to save modation with complete success. confusion in regard to voting this The town of Trenton voted over- public notice is made apparent. whelmingly for a new hospital. Discussing financial aspects of The town of Wingham voted 520 the new hospital it was shown to 20 for a new hospital wing and that the per capita investment, others have done likewise. In and this term was used advisedly, view of these examples the local it was shown that the annual Board confidently believes that in amount of repayment was so low the vote on Monday, Bowman- there could be no reasonable ex- ville will almost unanimously ap- ception taken to endorsing the de- prove the by-law to be submitted. DISTRICT GOVERNOR Quite Numerous In Town It is likely that during the war- brightened with a new vitrolite time pressures that have engaged front at King and Division Sts. the thoughts and endeavors of Next door, Collacutt's Coach citizens of Bowmanviile, few have Lines opened a new waiting room.S E S. Naylor opened new nofed the many business changes premises for boots and shoes, hav- that have taken place during the ing moved from Division'St. past six years. These changes Roy Neads, after army service, embrace turnovers of property, opened his new Radio Shop at purchases of going concerns, new 85 King East. construction and alterations to ex- C. J. Brown is the new pro- isting premises. Properly to tell prietor of the Red Indian Service the story should embrace first the Station at Brown St. business changes and second real Edward's Garage now operates estate transactions involving the B-A Service Station formerly home building and transfers of conducted by the late W. Virtue. ownership of homes. A survey of business and indus- Cream of Barley Mills, Simp- A srve o buinss ndinds-son Ave., are now operated by - trial changes shows a capital in-Mso Berl P ea ed vestment running into high sbberyl Perey and Afred iv. B. Hetherington figresin ew onsrucionaloe, hrubfoilowing the deaft of figures in oew construction alone' James G. Morden. Governor of District 168, Rotary most notably of course in the very , y extensive construction at t h e Finally at the east end, the pro- International, William Bell Hetu- Goodyear Company, which really vincial government set up build- erington, Mayor of Malartic, Que- is a story in itself. Dealing first ings and plant as sand storage for bec, recently addressed the Bow- with business and industry let us highways. manville Rotary Club in a pow- make a tour of the town, com- Proceeding west on the north erful appeal for mut.ual world co- mencing at the west end of King side, Cream of Barley Camp is operation based upon Rotary Street and going east on the south now owned by a nephew of the principles. side, we shall return on the north late J. G. Morden. side, noting in turn the various Bowmanville Dairy's complete Hastings & Prince developments. Here is the pic- new plant, erected by Mrs. Bettles ture: was bought by Murrell Bros. who Edwards Plan J. Howard Hancock came from came from York County and they Home Coming Party the Massey-Harris Co., Toronto, to now operate if. Adjacent is a new - take over their local agency. He garage almost completed for op- First of the arrangements to bought the property on King St. eration of auto sales and the Allis welcome home the members of the West, has thoroughly redecorated Chalmers tractors, the firm Mur- Hastings and Prince Edward Regi- and altered the interior and is rell and Challis. ment take the form of a get-to- successfully established. Walter DeGeer is now manager gether at Picton Fair, Friday, Next door is W. H. Brown, local of Sheppard and Gill Lumber and Sept. 28 Ail who can attend, pre- farmer and Case and DeLaval Fuel, succeeding M. Comstock. ferably in uniform, will fall in at dealer, who bought the property Extensive changes have been the Armouries at 1300 hours and and has . opened show rooms made to the entire premises. march ft the grounds. and service iacilities for his cus- Balmoral Hotel has continued to If is a freeday for returned tomers. make yearly interior decorations men including admission, horse1 Williams' Dress Shop, with new to provide attractive accommoda- racing, ball games and a free fittings, opened for business next tion. lunch, followed by a free dance door. Stewart's Seed Store, Division at the Armouries in the evening. Bowmanville Cleaners and Dy- St., bought new premises, built a It is expected that many Bowman- ers bought the Richelieu Hotel, storage warehouse and a modern ville members of the Regiment remodelled the west part, install- apartment. will be able to take in the affair. ed machinery, moved in from Eaton's Order Office was refur- In announcing this event, Angus their former location at King and nished and decorated. B. Duffy, R.S.M., Picton Arm- Queen Sts., and in the two storire Infantine's Fruit Store, after 32 ouries, states that Brig. H. D. above, created modern living years under one management Graham and Col. Kennedy will be apartments for themselves and changed hands Sept. 22.. present and a great many more.. tenants. Bowmanville Electricians open- Following this first get-together, Kitson Bros. formerly of Little ed for business next door. a banquet for all returned "Hasty Britain, bought the east portion of Stuart R. James, 24 King St. P's" will be held in Picton, No- the building from Bowmanville East, now conducts the insurance vember 12. Further, the official Cleaners and Dyers and have in- business formerly operated by J. welcome home of the Regiment vested more than $25,000 in open- J. Mason and Son. will take place in Belleville at a ing a frigid locker system. They Palmer Bros. recently took over date later to be announced. too are installing in the upper the garage and sales business for- Sgt. Duffy plans to keep a com- floors, new modern apartments. merly conducted by W. J. Challis. plete card index of all Hasty P W. L. Elliott, Plumbing and After building a modern, vitro- personnel and asks that all mem- heating, at 55 -King West has ex- lite front on the Royal Theatre, bers send in (1) regimental par- panded, rearranged, redecorated Mrs. C. T. Ross sold the business ticulars; (2) home and business office ald showrooms. to Toronto interests who now op- addresses, including phone num- James Marr, Jeweller, has erate it with Fred Plexman as bers of each. Further particulars changed, renovated, redecorated manager. will be announced in the press. and installed new fixtures. Bowmanville Business School Jewell's Big 20 Bookstore has was opened by Mrs. Charles Bart- More Scoai p been extensively altered and re- lett, at King and Silver Sts., the Mcholarships decorated. premises formerly occupied by Won By High George Cawker purchased the Caverly's Dress Shop. School Students grocery business of the late Wm. Jamieson's Tire Shop has been • Caverly and with him is associat- enlarged by a new addition at the I ed Lorne McQuarrie, home from back. In last week's Stafesman the overseas. Roy Lunney now owns the in- story was told of the success of Maruice Breslin bought the surance agency which he purchas- ftwo brilliant Bowmanville High building of the former Rice hard- ed from the estate of the late T. Schpol students winning three im- ware, installed extensive new fit- H. Knight. portant provincial scholarships. tings, moved from his former lo- Glen Rae Dairy has kept phce Two of these fell to Don Quick cation, north side of King St. with the times with installations amounting to approximately $1500 The Local Hydro purchased Mc- of modern machinery from time for entry to Victoria University. Keever's Garage on Temperance to time and a brick extension on The other was won by Cordula St., and rearranged it for use. the west side. Stenger, Enniskillen, amounting Walker Stores, 5 King St. East, Finally at King and Scugog, to $625 for the four year course made complete interior changes Mike Osborne purchased a brick at Victoria. and decorations, recently changed garage and remodelled it for stor- Since these announcements, management. age with modern apartments Principal L. W. Dippell has been Allin's Meat Market took over above. advised that three more scholar- ownership of the business former- Aside from the above at loca- ships have been won by Bowman- ly conducted by W. Dudley. tions off the main street, and as ville High School students. Cor- F. F. Morris and Co. built a new formerly noted in these columns' dula Stenger again takes honors modern funeral chapel and Mayor the Holgate Fuel Co. and J. j. by winning the General Profici- C. G. Morris now carries on fol- Flett Fuels have changed hands to ency Provincial Scholarship, valu- lowing the death of his father. Miss Sybil Burk and Owen Nich- ed at $400 to attend university. Martyn's Bowling Alley has olas, respectively, and garages Miss Ruth Abernethy and Miss been refitted, is now managed by have been opened by returned sol- Gwen Brooks, each receive schol-, Phil Cancilla. diers, A. J. Frank, Herbert Knapp arships for general proficiency Harry Allin Grocery was Goodyear Company has made and each is valued at $250 for at- by se dy se nt in or nt ll- rhe .he of e- ss. ill in- gs re in is de, ith It ýhe e- as ted )on er in- of ne, if- the the an- Local Butchers Protest New Meat Rationing Scheme It was not so much a protest for this contingency in coupon against the necessity for meat ra- values, the above suggestions will tioning as the details of the relieve the situation. scheme was the consensus of a It is likely that a government meeting of district butchers in decision in the matter will be the Council Chambers, Oshawa, made known before this issue of Thursday evening. Bowmanville The Statesman is off the press. butchers were present and took Meantime local butchers are to part in the discussions. The final be congratulated in the very rea- tendane at Nrmai cflori. Mis ...1ii w LO kJCLit«Ui I. M ----.sona11 ad .lp!u atttude.. e tendance at Normal School. Miss decisions were to petition W. E. N. sonablan epuatidehy Abernethy is a daughter of Mr. Sinclair, M.P., for attention of the have taken in the matter. and Mrs. J. H. Abernethy, Conces- government on two counts: sion St. Miss Brooks is a daugh- (1) Removal of coupons from ter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam W. all offals and cheaper cooked Pte. J. T. Faulkner Brooks, R.R. 4, Bowmanville. meats excepting ham and roast • pork. Breaks His Leg very extensive plant extensions, (2) For increased coupon value Alighting from Train and probably others we have on cheaper cuts of meat including -- overlooked. all boiling meats, sausage and Another case where town of- On the industrial front, the hamburger a n d reduction in ficials were not notified of arrival and created a lake at the foot of wholesale coupon value in pur- of returned soldiers so that a car the hill. Bowmanville Foundry chasing meat. could be provided and a welcome has also added extensively to its In the brief time rationing has extended occurred last week, ac- plant. The R. M. Hollingshead Co. been in effect it was shown that cording to information received purchased the brick factory build- much waste was occasioned in from Mayor C. G. Morris. From ing at Church and Temperance hearts, 1i v e r s, cooked meats, best information obtainable at Sts., for storage purpces and the sausages and cheaper cuts under the moment, the 9:30 p.m. C.N.R. Simpkin Co. bought an unused the present system. One butcher train stopped at Bowmanville sta- church property on Church St. claimed he could not even give tion to let off a few local boys re- where they manufacture wooden away his cheaper cuts at present. turning from Europe. boxes. There was no thought of at- It was a dark night and in the All told there have been more tempting a strike as in other dist- hurry to get off it is stated that than 40 business changes and al- ricts. All agreed to uphold the Pte. J. T. Faulkner fell and broke terations in town during the war rationing system ar abide by the his ankle. There were apparent- years which indicate there is life system in the interests of the ly no cars nor taxis to meet the and enterprise of sufficient extent public pending decision of the train and even Pte. Faulkner s to encourage the belief that many government on changes. relatives had not been notified of community developments m a y Bowmanville butchers strongly his arrival. follow.e A fine start has been supported the principle of ration- Arriving on the same train was made in the new Memorial Park ing while joining in support of the Pte. R. D. Patfield who with and the evident desire that Bow- resolutions that seek to avoid others finally were able to get manville shall have a new, waste. some action in getting the injured modern Memorial Hospital. Pub- It was confidently behieved that soldier up town to receive medical lie enterprise could now manifest Ottawa will shortly amend cer- attention. Municipal officials itself in pressing for a new rink tain of the regulations and pos- have been on the job in meeting and in the demand that the Do- sibly release cooked meats and returned men whenever they have mnion government turn back the offals for free sale. Since dogs received prior notice of arrival Boys Training School without de- and cats will still have to be fed and they express regret that this lay. and no provision has been made unfortunate accident occurred. Smiall Holdings for Soldiers Now UnderDevelopment Mayor C. G. Morris and mem- ed, these houses can be bought b bers of the Town Coun1cil, when'refurned men at $6,000 per hou approached in regard to the local d mn at bave00 pea housing situation, had this to say: and holding if they have a stea "We have had very ciiscouraging job in town. Terms of purcha results in governrment co-opera- are set forth in a governme tion to obtain priorities in regard booklet which will be told lateri to proposed housing." In other this paper Meantime the edit words, the local authority and the wrote to the district governme Rehabilitation Committee appear authority, located at Campbe to be almost helpless to go ahead ford, to ask furter details for t and even plan t, build the very information of local soldiers. TI urgent housing needed in this reply was that in the absencei town. the regional authority, no stat Recent letters in The Statesman ment could be issued to the pres have told of the runaround given All the secrecy in the matter w several returned soldiers in regard be lifted so soon as further i to homes. They have been threat- formation can be obtained. ened with eviction. So in view of these circumstances this paper sought to learn what lias actually All members of the Hastin been done by the government for and Prince Edward Regiment a local returned soldiers in regard invited to a "get-together"i to housing. Picton, Sept. 28. A big day It was found that already the planned with a regimental parad "small housing" scheme bas been horse racing, ball games, etc., wi set up. Land was purchased some a free lunch for returned men.. time ago on Highway No. 2, from is Picton Fair day too. In t the south west corner of the evening a big dance free to r Chris Cox farm, two miles from turned men. the centre of the town. This em- The Sacrament of Baptism w braces some 10 plots of an acre observed at Trinity Unit each on which houses are to be Church on Sunday afterno built. Contracts have been let for when Helen Margaret, daught construction of four houses at of Mr. and Mrs. F. Morley Va present. The contractor is Ted stone, and Norman Byron, soni Flaxman who is today busy on Mr. and Mrs. N. Byron Vanston construction which is limited by were presented to Rev. J. E. Gri building supplies. When they can fith for baptism. Following t be finally completed is anyone's service a reception was held at ti guess. home of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Va The plan is that, when complet- stone.