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w ernub rn Otaetman With Which Are Incorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, and The Orono News VOLUME 91 BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 1945 NUMBER 4, Rink Completely Endorsed Town Couneil Is Reelected In the election forced by can- 1945 was r didates Forrest A. Dilling and J. 4ut with s F. Nickerson for council seats for the result lor Owen the 1946 civic administration, both the Financ were defeated by a wide margin. in 1944 an Of the total vote which was much cillor A. S greater than in many previous el- ond place ections, Mr. Dilling polled 313 and Councillor Mr. Nickerson 285 to register a such aggr showing commensurate with pub- moved up lic esteem. third in1 In the final result the council of story is tol No. 1 No. 2 No. 1 No. 2 West West North North Ward Ward Ward Ward Allison 52 79 69 98 Baker 106 101 121 141 Dilling, F. A. 60 46 57 74 Dilling, Ray 98 91 113 123 Garton 88 80 107 124 Gibbs 65 82 105 122 Nicholas 101 87 126 141 Nickerson 43 39 36 49 Another factor in the munici- al elections was inclusion on the ahiot forms of a referendum on the matter of voting $15,000 ofthe McGill Building bequèst for a new, modern rink for Bowman- ville. There was no previous no- 'tice in the press on this question because no definite commitments -were made at the last council meeting. But the ballot forms posed the question. The result \vas, as measured in the above columna: For 130 129 192 Against 14 13 34 142 149 144 - 886 26 19 34-140 eturned without change ome marked changes in at the polls. Council- Nicholas, Chairman of e Committee, came first .d first in 1945. Coun- S. Baker also held sec- in both elections. But Allison, who has shown essiveness and ability from fifth in 1944 to 1945. But the whole ld in the following: No. 1 South Ward 117 91 49 68 90 98 107 60 No. 2 South Ward Total 170 - 585 44 - 604 27 - 313 47 - 540 57 - 546 82 - 554 57 - 619 58 - 285 As will be seen the total vote for the new rink was an over- whelming expression of public approval that the youth of Bovi- manville should have the bést the town can provide for health and recreation. The 1946 Council in order of precedence as renresented in the vote and prior acclamations is: Mayor C. G. Morris, Reeve Sid- ney Little, Deputy Reeve A. W. Northcutt; Councillors, Owen Ni- cholas, A. S. Baker, Norman Alhi- son, E. J. Gibbs, T. A. Garton, Ray Dilhing. SRotary Club Approves Board To Study Communitty Centre At the Rotary Club luncheon, Friday, it was resolved that the Board of Directors should appoint a committee of three to initiate an enlarged meeting embracing both service clubs, the Local Unions and other organizations for the purpose of discussing thoroughly the question of Community Centre for the town of Bowmanville. The resolution was adopted following a general discussion of the project which formed the programme of the day aside from routine busi- ness. President Cy Slemon referred briefly to the reason that has obliged members to foregather at their new quarters in the SOE Hall under Carter catering. In- ability to, secure adequate help at the Balmoral Hotel was the un- derlying cause of the change at this time. Several members were absent attending the joint ser- vice club meeting in Oshawa to hear Premier Stuart Garson of Manitoba. President Cy was nicked a fine when he introduced Tim Garton as Rotary's candidate for council and failed to men- tion other Rotarians, Strike, Stutt, Devitt, Hardy, and Mayor Morris, all returned to offices by acclama- tion. Decks were cleared 'for the main discussion by receiving re- ports from Frank McIlveen on bowling; from Walt DeGeer on basketball, with his reminder of the very important game *against a Toronto team, Monday night, Dec. 3, at 9 p.m. Mel Staples won flowers for his birthday and a club chorus "Happy Birthday." Dr. Jim Devitt introduced the sole visitor Dr. M. Ruddell of Guelph. Dave Morrison was in charge of the community centre discus- sions and led off with a general summary of the idea. The main plan was to create facilities of cultural and recreational value to the entire community with the chief emphasis on the needs of youth. Whether to proceed by, way of isolated projects or to develop a concentred over-all plan was a matter for general de- termmination. Since the rink pro- ject was now actively pressed, Lou Dippell was asked to state the position in this regard. Mr. Dippell summarized what the Rotary committee had re- cently presented to the town council; that plans and costs for a new rink had been ex,plored. The rink should seat at least 2,500 people and be of regulation OHA size. It couild be used at all sea- sons and provide accommodation for community meetings, festi- vals and carnivals, etc., and the site approved was in Rotary Park. Council favored a rink and has been asked for a geant of $15,000. Rotary has pledged $1,000, and if citizens endorse the idea the matter of raising further funds offered little obstacle and before proceeding the larger plan could be considered. Charles Carter, Sr., believed that although the Lions Club had become already committed to de- velopment of the Senkler proper- ty, on Beech Ave., their members would join in considering the lar- ger scheme of a community cen- tre. There was also reference to blueprints showing how the flats could be developed for . park, playgrounds and swimming pool. Also that very fine facilities for baseball and football were al- ready provided at the High School. At present there was considerable decentralization. Rotarian Mayor Morris outlined what he had said at the nomina- 'e" tion meeting; that co-ordination was needed in any community plan. At the Mayors' convention he had learned of like projects and was convinced that the whole scheme for Bowmanville needed concerted thinking and agree- ment. Some centres were favor- ed with gifts from wealthy citi- zens, but it is likely Bowmanville will have to organize and raise funis required among the citi- zens. He suggested means of fin- ance and general plans ought to be investigated by a special com- mittee which could interview an expert and later get together with the council in the matter. Others taking part in the talks were Ross Strike, who viewed the rink as the nucleus of the plan and stressed the value of the scheme for youth. Jack Griffith 5elieved that, if the plan mater- ialized on a broad basis, a salaried supervisor was necessary. His thought was that the great essen- :ial.for youth was leadership, and i competent paid leader was ne- essary to attain the really cen- tral objective; the development >f character in youth and the de- feat of potential delinquency. Mel Staples outlined the exper- ience of Orono with its Town Hall, Armouries and rink, group- ed within a reasonable distance of each other. Walt DeGeer told of his experience in Toronto with like projects. Lin Mitchell be- lieved that the provincial govern- ment had laid down the policy of providing one third the cost of such approved projects. There was no reference to the new Me- morial Park or the new Free Pub- lic Library. The feeling was that the meet- ing hahdiscioset valuable sug- gestions; that very much more discussion wasvneedemucand ac- cordingly the resolution was adopted that Rotary initiate the mpvement thoroughly to explore the whohe project. Nestleton Sympathy is extended to Lewis and Wilmer Fitze in the passing of their brother, William Fitze who died in indsay and was buried in Nestleton cemetery on Satur- day. Congratulations to Miss Jean Campbell and Mr. Stanley Hacker who were married in Toronto on Saturday. Nestleton W.I. met Nov. 30th and entertained Blackstock W.I. The speaker was Mrs. Hayes, of Georgetown. It was a good pro- gram and refreshments were served. There were 30 ladies present. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Scott and family, Oshawa, with the Wheel- er family. The first Farm Forum met at W. G. Bowles' on Monday even- ing. They all enjoyed a good meeting. Kenneth Samells in- vited them to his home for a meeting. Mrs. Ralph Emerson who visit- ed Mrs. M. Emerson has returned to Toronto---Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Steele attended the Hacker- Campbell wedding in Toronto ---- Miss Evelyn Campbell, Lindsay, and Mr. Grant Caropbell attend- ed the wedding of their sister, Miss Jean Campbell and Mr. Stanley Hacker -.---- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mollard and family, Tor- onto, at their cottage, Scugog Point, and called on Mrs. Stanley Malcolm -- Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Byam, Tyrone, with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Porteous. More Bowmanville Boys Arrive on Queen Elizabeth Five more Bowmanville sold- iers will be accorded a glad wel- come home over the weekend for on the passenger lists of the Queen Elizabeth which is dock- ing at New York, Dec. 6, appear the following names: Guardsman G. A. Somerscales and Pte. L. O. Somerscales, sons of Mrs. Violet Somerscales. Their brother Charles was killed in ac- tion. Sgmn. N. A. Bickell, address c/o Ivan Hobbs. Pte. C. T. Raby, c/ Mrs. C. Ra- by, Liberty St. Bdsm. M. E. Tuerk rejoining Mrs. M. E. Tuerk. According to information re- ceived today the Queen Eliz- abeth will henceforth dock at New York. Local Legion Hosts To District Branches At Armouries, Friday Bowmanville Legion has plans all prepared for a grand rally at the Armouries, Friday evening, Dec. 7. Visiting guests will come from Legion branches at Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa and Uxbridge. The speaker for the occasion is the Legion representative at Ottawa for the Central Ontario region. Lunch and refreshments have been arranged and it is expected that all Legion members, both old and new, will be on hand for this outstanding event. The gathering is in the nature of an inter-club rally which will be carried forward during the winter and spring among the branches represented. General business will be discussed, partic- ularly in regard to the proposed new Legion Hall, with opinions and advice drawn from visiting members. But the main business of the year will be discussed and officers elected for 1946 in the week fol- lowing of which due notice will be given. Bowmanville Legion has become, in recent months, one of the outstanding branches in Ontario, in numbers admitted to membership. Soldiers who are home and those returning are ad- vised that they can join at any time. Simply phone Alex Lyle, Secretary, Town Hall, for partic- ulars and forms of application. Cpi. Russell J. Balson, Bramp- ton, spent the weekend with his wife and daughter. Mrs. (Adj.) J. D. Hart and Laurie, Hamilton, conducted the services at the Salvation Army on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Metcalf are visiting their sons and other friends in Toronto. Mrs. F. Cator, Salem, has re- turned home after visiting rela- tives in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Freeman and Glenn, St. Catharines, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Jackson. LAW. S. Sparks, Sackville, N. B., LAW. M. Reid, Sault Ste. Ma- rie, LAW. Helen Tait, Toronto, were weekend guests of Mr..and Mrs. C. W. B. Tait. Lieut. Caroline B. Hamilton, American Medical Corps, who has been on active service in Italy and the Philippines is spending her leave with her mother, Mrs. Thos. Hamilton, Elgin St. Flt. Lieut. Tom S. Spencer, son of Canon anti Mrs. C. R. Spencer returned nIomerrecently on the Queen Elizabeth. Prior to his de- parture from England he had been Administrating Officer at the Roy- al Victoria Hospital, East Grim- stead, Sussex. Mrs. H. Hoblitzell and baby have eturned from visiting her sister, Mrs. John Ellis, Montreal. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Coverly, Lloyd and Kenneth, Ebenezer; Mrs. George Coverly, Donnie and 'Doreen, Mrs. David Jones, Osh- awa, visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coverly. Bowmanville guests attending the Gray-Willes wedding in Osh- awa on Nov. 24 included, Mrs. N. Pingle, Mrs. E. J. Marjerrison, Mr. Jack Rice, Mrs. Jessie Prout, Miss Aura Prout, Mr. Lloyd Han- ock, and Mr. and Mrs. Welsh. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Metcalf, Tor- onto, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Metcalf. They also at- tended a birthday party in honor of her mother, Mrs. W. J. Knight. Miss Jean Pattinson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pattinson, left by plane on Friday from Malton Airport to take post graduate stu- dies at Columbia Medical Centre, New York City, this being the re- sult of a scholarship won during her training at the Women's Col- lege Hospital, Toronto. Bowmanville Women's Insti- tute met Nov. 29 in St. John's Parish Hall with a good attend- ance. It was decided to hold the December meeting one week earl- ier than usual when a Christmas program will be presented under the convenbrship of Mrs. L. C. Snowden and her group. Mrs. Mutton introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. S. E. Werry, Solina, District President. Her excel- lent address will be published in full next week. Mrs. E. Woods rendered two piano solos. A vote of thanks was moved by Mrs. L. Dumas. Lunch was served by Mrs. F. Baker and her group. EDITORIAL Will a Liquor Store and A Deer Warehouse Be an Asset to Dowmanville? Electors of Bowmanville are to have the opportunity on Wednesday, December 19, to vote on the question of establishing a liquor store and a beer warehouse in this town... The States- man stands now, where it has stood for more than 90 years in relation to this subject-unalterably opposed to such stores. In taking this stand we do not do so simply to maintain a long established Statesman tradition. We do it from the firm conviction that the opening of liquor stores in Bowmanville is not in the best interests of the community, and particularly of its younger citizens. We are not particularly concerned with the legal aspects of the issue. We are well aware that under Ontario laws anyone who wishes to drink intoxicating liquor may do so, but under thesystem prescribed each community is given the privilege of deciding for itself in the matter of accepting or rejecting the sale of liquor or beer within its borders. To our mind the sole question is whether or not the proposed liquor and beer stores would be an asset to Bowmanville, and by Bowmanville we mean its humanity, its men, women and child- ren. Some business men have the mistaken idea that the estab- lishment of liquor and beer stores in town will keep men from going to neighboring communities to purchase their liquor, and will thus increase the busihess of the local merchant. This spe- cious argument carries little weight. What these merchants overlook is that money spent on liquor, beer and wine is not spent on other merchandise. If they want to see more money spent on food, clothing, shoes, jewelry, drugs, hardware, house- hold furniture and those things which go to make happier homes, liquor stores and beer warehouses will not help them. Money spent on liquor and beer goes into the bank accounts of distil- lers, breweries and wineries, and into the coffers of the govern- ment treasury. We know it is further argued that mor ey going from liquor into taxes, to a small degree saves other taxayers paying higher taxes. This is not factually true, for if the money now spent on liquor and beer was to be diverted into other channels, mer- chants would do a more flourishing business and in doing so would produce greater profits for merchants, who in turn would be able to pay those extra taxes without lessening their income or standard of living. There is also a moral aspect to be considered. In discussing this phase we are not condemning those who drink, nor are we adopting a holier-than-thou attitude. The question of liquor and beer consumption is a matter for personal decision, but it would be decidedly wrong to leave the matter just there without first pointing out the obvious waste and dangers of the drink habit. That would be like letting a child walk out on thin ice without warning him of the danger. It seerns to us that it would be a serious, yes, tragic mistake at this time, to expand the manufacture and sale of liquor in a community such as ours, where the need heretofore has not ex- isted. These are days when grain, sugar and labour used in the manufacture of liquor and beer, can be used to much better ad- vantage, providing the necessities of life for our own people, and for sustaining life among the half-starved people in the lib- erated countries of Europe. Money spent on liquor and beer is an economic waste. Some will argue of course that the manufacture of liquor and beer produces a profit for the farmer, the- primary,,producer, for the labourer and for the manufacturer. Let us not forget that this same produce and labour can be better used for the purposes we have outlined. We all look for an ampler life in the post- war era, but it cannot be floated to us on a sea of intoxicating liquor. The question the citizens are being asked to decide is whether we shall make it easier to purchase liquor and beer, or whether by keeping these outlets at a distance, we shall discourage their use. The proponents of liquor stores would do well first of all to examine their own family needs. Are their wives and child- ren gettingrthe food and clothing and educational opportunities they require? Are they making provision for their familles in the event of their passing on? Are they concerned about their old age, or are they content to become charges upon the charit- able resources of the nation when their time comes to retire? We, as citizens, should ask ourselves if the establishment of a liquor store and a beer warehouse in Bowmanville will im- prove the life of this community. We should make sure that in asking for this, we have not forgotten all those less fortunate people in this land, and in the devastated lands overseas who have suffered the torments of enemy occupation while we in Canada have lived in comparative comfort and security. We have given long and thoughtful study to this subject. These conclusions are not the result of any hasty reaction. We are convinced beyond any shadow of doubt, that every citizen truly interested in the welfare of Bowmanville, and particularly its boys and girls and their future, will vote against the liquor store by-law. No possible good can come from such a move- only want, and waste, and unhappiness, and tragedy. Let us not sell the heritage of our youth to satisfy personal and selfish cravings. George Hart, Oshawa, Speaker At Shaw's Home & School Club Shaw's Home and School Club the democratic way of life. which combined both November standing alone after Dunkirk and and December meetings, enjoyed Mr. Hart dwelt with pride on a very interesting progranune of the part played ny Britain in music and addresses after conduc- the rallying of ule Common- wealth to hem aide. It was ioyaity ting usual business. The guest toeour King an eour long tradi- speaker, Mr. George Hart, Presi- tion of government under his dent of Oshawa Dairy and prom- symbolism of fair dealing and inent public figure, gave a very the rights of man. interesting and inspiring address The speaker gave an interest- dealing with observations at home ing description of attending the and abroad. Diamond Jubilee of Queen Vic- President Russell Bragg gave toria, 1897, and the coronation of way to W. J. S. Rickard who pre- our present King and Queen. He sided for the programme. Mr. told of Canada's Prime Minister Bragg when introducing Mr. Hart taking first position following the recalled that he was a former res- British Prime Minister in the pro- ident at Shaw's, coming to the cession; of the striking appear- district from England and very ance of the RCMP and the great happily choosing as his bride Miss ovation given the Canadian en- Peardon also of Shaw's. tourage. Mr. Hart told of coming from Moving picture films were London, a city of ten million and shown which gave some concep- of his impressions in the contrast tion of the huge crowds that as- of education there and here. In semble to see the King and his day, apprenticeships of tea- Queen. These gave emphasis to chers was a vogue in England and the description of Mr. Hart. An- he was appointed to a large other interesting film showed the school in a slum area. Many pu- beginning of the McLaughlin pils came frorn areary home sur- Carriage Factory at Enniskillen roundings, ill clothed and ill fed and steps of progress to General while in Canada the difference Motors of today. was strikingly apparent. Other features on the program From his school he could sec in were a piano solo by Miss Mar- the distance a green field and garet Wight, two vocal solos by ships masts and a longing came to Orville Osborne, with Miss Leta see something of the world and he Bragg accompanying. Gerald chose Canada. His interest in Brown delivered his addresspre- education has continued to this viously given at the County 'Fed- day and he paid high tribute to eration of Temperance which won the Home and School clubs. Their high rating and a silver cup. His influence is In te fact that with brother Earl won the award a people getting together they can year ago. accomplish things the individual Lunch was served by Mrs. Aus- cannot do. It was an Anglo-Sax- tin Wood and her committee. on conception with no counter- . Next meeting will be held Jan. part in countries less seized with 4, 1946. Garnet Rickard Heads Poll for Darlington School Area Trustees The newly created South Dar- lington Township School Area embracingschool sections form- erly served by rnany individual boards of trustees of Darlington, came into existence by virtue of legislation enacted by Darling- ton Township Council in their de- liberations during 1945. Accord- ingly, in the recent municipal el- ections a slate embracing the new Board was nominated to be voted upon in the elections Dec. 3. Five members were authorized under statute. Seven candidates were nominated. The Board cho- sen by popular franchise, togeth- er with the ballots for each, is as follows: Garnet Rickard, Shaw's, 297; Lloyd Crago,kDarlington, 289; Alex Muir, Courtice, 289; Jim Reynolds, Hampton, 227; Earl Os- borne, Providence, 210. The above Board will admin- ister the affairs for the School Area for 1946. Also running as candidates were: Lawrence White, Maple Grove, 163; Alex McMaster, Taunton, 202. In this new departure there will be general satisfaction that a competent Board has been sel- ected which is generally repre- sentative of the districts involv- ed. It is hoped that their delib- erations will be made available for press reports from time to time. Solina Y.P.U. met Monday evening with Myrtle Hall, Fellowship Convenor, in charge of program. Gladys Yellowlees, Evelyn, and Bruce Taylor assisted in the wor- ship service. Topic "Thé Bible- The Living Truth" was well pre- sented by Gladys. Mary, Hazel and Jean Cryderman favoured with instrumental and vocal mu- sic and Ruth Reynolds a humor- ous reading. Myrtle conducted contests. Annual meeting of Solina beef ring was held at the hall and these officers were elected: President, Bruce Tink; secretary-treasurer, Harold Pascoe; inspector, N. C. Wotten. Mr. Frank Westlake, Sr., was honored Monday night with a supper party at his home when all his children and grandchild- ren were present for his birthday anniversary. Solina Public Library Board is grateful to all those who contrib- uted to the financial success of the dance Saturday night when $12.60 was netted for new books. Those attending the W.I. Offi- cers' Rally at St. John's Parish Hall, Bow1anville, were: Mrs. Is- aac Hardy, Mrs. Jack Reynolds, Mrs. Roy Langmaid, Mrs. S. E. Werry, Mrs. A. L. Pascoe, Mrs. R. Gilbert, Mrs. Frank Westlake, Jr., Mrs. Wes Yellowlees. Supt. E. R. Taylor conducted the temperance program at Sun- day School, Sunday, when Mrs. Wes. Yellowlees gave an illus- trated talk and Misses Nan Allin and Dell Smitheran, Toronto, sang an appropriate duet. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Don Yonson on the sudden death of her father, Dr. McFie, Toron- to. Visitors-Mrs. R. J. McKessock and Mr. A. L. Pascoe with Mr. and Mrs. Alan McKessock and Elma, Thamesford -- Messrs. Norman and Herbert Wright, Maple Grove; Mrs. J. Bradford and Bruce, Tor- onto, at Norval Wotten's - Mr. and Mrs. Walter Parrinder, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Pascoe at Bryce Brown's, Oshawa. COMING EVENTS Newcastle High School Com- mencement will be held Thursday, Dec. 13th in the Community Hall, at 8:15 p.m. Admission 30c and 20c. 49-1 Lantern slides will be given in Enniskillen Church, Monday, Dec. 10, at 8 p.m., by Mr. Summers and Dr. Fletcher, Bowmanville. Silver collection for the S.S. fund. 49-1 An old-time dance will be held at Newtonville Community Hall on Monday, Dec. 10, by the Hall Management Committee. 49-1 Salvation Army Christmas con- cert and tree, including pageant "The Best Day of the King," on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 8 p.m., con- ducted by the Home League la- dies and Sunday school at the Salvation Army Citadel. 49-2 Dance at Bowmanville Arm- ouries, Thursday, Dec. 13. Russ Creighton's orchestra. Admission 50c. 49-2* I.O.O.F. Service Club will hold a dance at Bowmanville Armour- ies, Saturday, Dec. 8th. Russ Creighton and his variety dance band. Admission 50c. 49-1 The Women's Canadian Club will meet in St. John's Parish hall on Monday, Dec. 10 at 3:45 p.m. Mrs. J. Wesley Bready, B.A., A.K. C., will deliver her address, "Wo- men Who Made History." 49-1 Dance at Enniskillen Hall, Sat- urday, Dec. 8, under auspices of Canadian Order of Foresters. Fletcher's orchestra. 49-1* Friday, Dec. 7, Group 4 of St. Paul's W.A. will hold an after- noon tea and sale of gifts and home cooking at St. Paul's Church. High School Commencement An Outstanding Success If the paid admissions and pub- lic interest may be taken as a standard in judging success, then the Commencement Exercises at Bowmanville High School for 1945 achieved a new mark, for with a matinee and three evening per- formances, Nov. 28-30, the audi- torium was taxed to capacity. The general programme which will appear in next week's paper, gives some indication of the great amount of work undertaken by teaohers, pupils and instruc- tors in achieving the very fine success attained. Fron the wel- coming addresses of J. R. Stutt, Cliairman of the Board of Educa- tion and Principal L. W. Dippell, B.A., to the valedictory of Don Quick on Friday evening, public interest was marked by great ap- plause. One feature of a nature to com- mend itself to those conducting public programmes was that each performance started on time and moved to a conclusion with well arranged efficiency. One criti- cism related to acoustics which prevented hearing clearly the re- marks of a few officials who pre- sented prizes. Community pride was manifest when Principal Dippell referred to two things of outstanding inter- est. He told of the splendid achievement in 1945 of four pu- pils who won six academic schol- arships which is believed to be a record for towns of like size in Ontario this year. The proud war record of Bow- manville High School was given in recalling that 287 had served in the armed forces in the late war; 169 in the army, 11 killed; 90 in the air force, 12 killed, and 28 in the navy, one killed; a total of 24 have paid the supreme sac- rifice. Mr. Dippell stated that a complete list was now being com'- piled for a bronze memorial plaque and asked people general- ly to assist in this in order that there be no omissions. Correc- tions cannot be made after cast- ing. Viewing education broadly, Mr. Dippell suggested that it was not only teacher's business, Board of Education business, Department of Education's business but the business of everyone. He outlin- ed the school systems developed in Japan and Germany which compelled the individual into a mental straight-jacket and throt- thed every dissenting voice. Also outlined was the vocational and guidance programme that direct- ed pupils into proper spheres of service after graduation. Chairman of the Board, Ross Stutt, gave a general picture of school affairs. The return of 50 per cent of education costs by the Drew government, together with the revised salary schedule, pro- vided means of greatly assisting capital costs and in securing or maintaining a competent teaching staff. Mr. Stutt paid high tribute to the present teachers in all Bowmanville schools. Also noted was his reference to the changes in the curriculum em- bracing home economics and man- ual training and the fact that these may require additional extensions to the High School. This was pub- lice notice of contemplated expen- ditures by the Board which in- clude a new school in the South Ward. In conclusion, Mr. Stutt observed that use of the High School gymnasium by young peo- ple of the town was viewed by the Board as of great importance. In the limited space available to tell in this issue of The States- man the particulars of the gen- eral programme of this outstand- ing event, only highlights can be told. The musical numbers ar- ranged and conducted by W. E. C. Workman, L.L.C.M., included splendid orchestral selections as prelude to all programmes, the accompaniments for all special numbers and the chorus of 50 High School girls which proved to be an applauded feature. Ross Metcalf, versatile musician, con- tributed special numbers. Miss Joan Greenfield won applause in playing for all the dances. The plays, "Little Darling," "Buddy Buys an Orchid" and "The Bishop's Candlesticks" were pre- sented' by an unusually talented and superbly trained personnel of the student body. There will be no attempt to review these con- tributions nor to pick out stars. They were all stars. In this opin- ion the audiences gave conclusive evidence in their deserved and prolonged applause. But in the background, un- known and unheralded, were the mentors who made this whole and wholesome presentation possible. For the play "Little Darling," tea- cher W. M. Stacey, B.A., trained the actors. Miss L. M. Carr, B.A., was the guiding mentor for "Bud- dy Buys an Orchid." The main drama, "The Bishop's Candle- sticks," presented each evening, was a thrilling theatrical exposi- tion most capably directed by Miss F. A. Phelan, B.A. Everyone present will agree that the dances were of excep- tional cleverness and execution. The Dutch Dance and the Clown Dance were the result of careful training of Mrs. A. V. Lewis, B.A. The Irish Jig, so well received, was a conception imparted to- capable students by Miss H. C. Rice, B.A. Without giving reportorial ac- claim to any particular student for outstanding performance in the programme, the foregoing may serve as a general purview of a very outstanding event. In a future issue will appear the general program and list of prize winners. We hope as well to pu- blish the splendid valedictory ad- dress of Don Quick who has in recent scholarship awards added greatly to the prestige of Bow- manville High School. Hampton Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Branch, Sa- lem, Mrs. John Vinson and son, Taunton, at A. J. Clarke's. Mrs. G. C. Keetch with friends in Toronto. Miss Constance Niddery, Bow- manville, with her grandmother, Mrs. S. G. Niddery. Mr. and Mrs. T. Salter with To- ronto relatives. Miss Gwen Caverly, Toronto, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Niddery, Oril- lia, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Niddery and Bill, Toronto, Mr. Joe Nid- dery and friend, Brantford, at Mrs. S. G. Niddery's. Geo. Benetin had a successful sale of farm stock and implements on Thursday. Mrs. Clarence Tink with Mr. and Mrs. Charlton McBride, Pet- erboro. The bazaar and tea under aus- pices of the Women's Institute was a very successful affair and well attended. Womeri's Institute will meet this Thursday evening at 8 o'clock instead of afternoon. Misses Dorothy Smale and 01- wen Davies, Hamilton, visited the former's mother, Mrs. C. J. Smale. Two Killed, Three Injured In HighwaySmash at Maple Grove An automobile containing six young people travelling west, late Friday night, skidded on the icy pavement near Maple Grove and crashed head on into a steel-laden transport proceeding east. Of the car passengers, two were instant- ly killed, three were injured, one seriously, while one passenger and the truck driver escaped unhurt. The dead are Wilfred Sunday, 20, of Hope Township and Pte. Ferdinand Beauchamp, 24, sta- tioned at the former internment camp, Bowmanville. Sunday, a former member of the lst Mid- lands, served overseas and recent- ly returned home from a German prison camp. John Sunday, 24, a brother, is in serious condition in Bowman- ville Hospitnl. A sister, Ruby, 22, is also in hospital suffering shock and lacerations. Robert Arm- strong, 27, Toronto, was cut about the face. Lou Bourasse, 24, Tor- onto, escaped injury as did the driver of the truck, F. McDonald of Trenton. John Sunday was the driver of the car which was thrown over 50 feet and completely wrecked. The truck was only slightly damaged. It is claimed that the car speed was moderate and it appeared to go out of control. Provincial Constables R. Poll- ard and G. Broughton, were assis- ted by Chief of Police Sidney Ven- ton in the rescue work and in- vestigation. Coroner Dr. C. J. Austin has indicated that an in- quest will be held. Mrs. G. Conant to Open Girl Guide Bazaar The Bowmanville Girl Guides are honoured to have Mrs. Gor- don Conant, Acting Provincial Commissioner of the Girl Guide Organization, officiate at the op- ening of their bazaar, to be held in Trinity Sunday School on Sat- urday, Dec. 8th, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The public are cordially in- vited to this important event. The purpose of the bazaar is to raise funds for their camping equipment and it is hoped the citizens will support them in this worthwhile effort. Contributions to the various booths, Home Baking, Apron, Fancy Work, White Elephant, Touch and Take, Flowers and Potted Plants, Country Store, will be welcomed. If you do not know a Girl Guide and wish to contribute to the ba- zaar, please telephone Mrs. A. J. Frank, 2834. The tea room will be in charge of Mrs. J. H. H. Jury, assisted by Mrs. J. O'Neill, Mrs. V. H. Storey, Mrs. E. W. Crawford, Mrs. M. J. Hutchinson, Mrs W. Clarke and Mrs. P. Cowan, members of the local association. lJave you bought a ticket on that beautiful doll and cake do- nated to the Guides and being dis- played in the Hydro Shop and Carter's Bakery? \ .4' 1 1