THURSDAY, DEC. 20th, 1945 The Newcastit Phone: Ci RoyGillinger, Toronto,, has been guest of her niece, Miss Hattie Mason .---- Mr. and Mrs. John Quiàg, Toronto, were guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Quigg at the Lake ------ Mrs. P. F. Le Gresley has ciosed her home and left ta spend the winter with her sister in Weston ----- Mrs. Fred Couch, Jr., and Donnie, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hawk, Leskard ---Miss Catherine Min- ta, Oshawa, with Miss Kathleen Toms ---- Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Venner and fîmily were in Tor- nto. Rae, Tom and John at- nded the hockey game ---- Neil ltton with Carman Cornish, Or- ceho, attended the hockey game ini Iroronto Saturday night. They stayed with Dr. and Mrs. Herbert McDonald---- Cpi. Allan. Spen- cer and Mrs. Spencer, daughter Barbara, spent the weekend with relatives in the village ----- Mrs. Norma Adams, Toronto, was here ta present her prize at the High School Commencement. Mas- ter Billy Brunt has been on the sick iist but is improving -- Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gibson, Tor- onto, cailed an friends in the vil- lage. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Tamblyn were at home ta their relatives and immediate friends an Novem- ber 30th, the occasion being the NEWCASTLE HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES The Newcastle High Schoal Commencement Exercises for 1945 were held in the auditorium of the Cammunity Hall on Thurs- day evening, Dec. i3th. This year an admission fee of 30e was charg- ed whereas in former years it was a silver collection. The hall was filled testifying ta the keen inter- est taken by the cammunity in the work of the pupils of the high schaal. The pragram apened with the singing of O Canada after which Rev. Wm. Pattersan canducted the devational exercises. Principal T. A. Venner, B.A., gave the address of welcome and in an interesting manner touch- ed on some of the different sub- jects that were naw a part of the high school studies, heaith work, first aid courses, and boys' course in signalling. Alsa arrangements were being made ta teach the pu- pils the rudiments of skiing. The Department of National Defence are ioaning the skis. Presenting of the academic awards, athletic awards, gradua- tion diplamas and intermediate certificates, interspersed with a program of charuses, dances, pi- ano salas, athietîc display and a ane-act camedy featured the ev- ening. The choruses which comprised part and unison singing sangs, ar- ranged and conducted by Mrs. Douglas Irwin, A.T.C.M., music instructar for Newcastle schools, were especially goad. Mrs. Ir- win pravided a musical program of choruses which in its variety succeeded in pleasing ail tastes. This is Mrs. Irwin's first year as music instructar here and the board of education were very for- tunate that they were able ta se- cure the services of this talented musician. The boys of the high schaol were in their school cadet uni- farms and presented a very smart appearance. Miss Francis Morgan, B.A., dir- ected a "Russian Dance" by the girls who made a pretty stage pic- ture in their bright, colarful cos- tumes. Piano solos by Claire Allin, Joyce Martin and Rae Venner were weli rendered. A burlesque "The Awkward Squad" with its 10 raw recruits under the eagle eye and loud commands of Neil Britton, as the drill sergeant, was a highlight in comedy and much appreciated by the audience, as also were the antics of the twa clowns Bill Holunbenka and Byr- an Brunt who put an a very ca- mic act during the display of the boys' athletics. A ane-act hilarious camedy "Ten Percent Tommy" with John Gibsan in the title roll and Bar- bara Banathan as his mother, Shirley Brunt, Rae Venner and Mary Toms as Tom's sisters, Joan Duck as the visiting belle, Gert- rude, Dareen Caswell as the maid. Archie Hendry, Murray Waiton, Neil Britton, Keith Pedwell as rival admirers or Gertrude, was well played, each member giving a splendid interpretatian of their part. Their diction was gaod and the action natural. It was a very laugh - provoking skit, causing much merriment and applause from the udience. Marie Allun who gave the vale- dictory address spoke of the hap- py years she had spent as a pupîl of Newcastle High School, and touched on the different momen- tous warld events that had taken place while she was a pupil. One was the war just ended-in which sa many of the former pupils had so bravely served in the Canadian forces, and in which farmer pu- puls had given their lives for King and Country. She expressed her thanks to the donors of the Wil- mot Gold Medal, the Thomas Mon- tague Scholarship, the Prof. Squair French prize, and alsa her appreciation ta the two former teachers, Mr. Hugh McColl and Mrs. Charles Glenney, and to the present teachers Mr. T. A. Ven- ner and Miss Francis Morgan, for their great interest and help which had been a great factor in her winning the above academic awards. She concluded her very splendid address by quoting: Lives of great men aIl remind us We can make aur lives sublime And departing, leave behind us, Footprints on the sands of time. Academie Awards Wilmat Gold Medal: To Marie Alln, general proflciency in cam- pieting junior matriculation. Pre- sented by Ross Dickenson, chair- THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO e Independent ' rke 3314 celebration of their 30th wedding annîversary. They were presen- ted with an electric toaster, and Mrs. Tamblyn was the recipient of a iovely gold locket and chain, the gifts carrying with them the love and best wishes of their rel- atives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Tamblyn (the former Miss Alma Cowieson) were married at Cambray, Ont., on Nov. 30, 1915. They are valued and esteerned residents of the village where Mr. Tamblyn is foreman of the C.P.R. maintenance crew. The best wish- es of the community are extended ta them and the hope that they may celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. Herb Brown, Mrs. Stanley Brown and Babby, Mr. and Mrs. Gardon Watsan, Jack, Orono, motored ta Toronto iast week ta meet Pte. Harold Brown wha had arrived in Canada an the troop- ship Mauretania. Y.P.A. met Dec. lth with Pre- sident Evelyn AllUn in charge. Missionary Convenor Pauline Deline was responsible for the devotional periad. Missionary sldes were shown and Rev. W. A. Pattersan described themi. There was discussion concerning the Christmas pageant entitled "The Nativity." It was decided ta hoid it in the church at 8:15 p.m. Christmas Sunday night. ""Peace On Eaxih Oood WHI Toward Men" Trhe beauty of Christmas through aIl the ages . . . The glory its story lias spread o'er history's pages; its blessediless, good will memnories, cheer.. May they al glladden your Christmas and New Year! IIert IDrker Plumbing King St. E. - Heating - Tinsmnithing Bovwnanville 'Twas the night before Christmas, When ail through the house, Not a creature was stirring, Not even a mouse.'l. To millions of cbjîdren, and grown-ups, too, through generations, the poem above has brought all the en- chantment of Christnas, and the world has been a better place because of it. The spirit of St. Nicholas will neyer die, nor our cheery Yuletide Wish - " Happy Christmas To Al. " --JAMES MARR. Marr's Jewellery King ist. W. Bowinanville SEASON'S GREETINGS We extend to al aur friends and custoiners warmest wishes for a Very Merry Christinas and a Happy and Prosperotis New Year. Palmer Bros. Garage King Street -Bowmanville "Now, Iet's sec, have 1 forgotten anybody? 1 hope flot." [the coming Messiah. Mrs. Hoar, Miss Oldfield and Mrs. J. C. Han- cock read the Christmas story from St. Luke's Gospel. Mrs. Pat- terson and Mrs. H. Hancock off- ered prayers. Mrs. Waite acted as accompanist for musical part. Mrs. N. Rickard conducted the study for the day. Mrs. George Allin outlined the growth of the Church in Angola, showing how the number of converts had in- ever given, Gad's gift of His son ta mankind. Mr. Patterson stressed the fact that we shauld nat just have the spirit of Christ- mas and goodwill for a few days once a year, but we should have it for every day and at ahl times. We should learn ta give freely man Board af Education. Montague Scholarship: Interest of Trust Fund created by the late Thomas Mantague for boy and girl having highest standing in junior matriculation, wun by Ma- rie Allun and Francis Jase wha were each presented with cheque for $120 by Emmerson Fisher, a member of the Board of Educa- tion. Praf. Squair French Prize:. To Marie Allin, presented by Em- merson Fisher. Anderson Mathematics Prize: To Francis Jase presented by Em- merson Fisher. Mrs. Fallis' English Prize, Grade IX: Ta Mary Dewdney, presented by Miss Hattie Mason. Canadian Club Hîstory Prize: Ta Mary Dewdney;' presented by Dr. J. A. Butler. Dr. Butler Shieid, Grade X Pro- ficiency: To Mary Dewdney, pre- sented by Dr. J. A. Butler. Philip Proficiency Shield, Grade IX: Ta Lily Huska (nat present). Meliow Shield, General Profi- ciency: Awarded to boy or girl chosen by feliow students for popuiarity, character and leader- ship. Ta Pauline Branch, pre- sented by Principal T. A. Venner. St. John Ambulance Certificates were presented ta the foilowing pupils by Dr. J. A. Butler wha had presided at the oral examin- atians for the course: Arche Hen- dry, John Gibson, Pauline Branch, Jayce Eddy, Joan Duck, Betty Stephenson, Barbara Bonathan. Junior Red Cross First Aid Cer- tificates were presented by Dr. J. A. Butler ta Neil Britton, Ray Stapleton, Murray Walton, Mary Toms, Rae Venner, Lily Huska, Joyce Martin, Doreen Caswell. Athletic Awards Langman Shield, Sr. girls: Ta Dareen Caswell, presented by the winner of iast year, Arvilla Brunt. J. A. Smith Shield, Sr. Boys: Ta John Gibsan, presented by the winner of last year, Neil Britton. Mrs. Adams Athletic Cup: To Shirley Payne presented by the donor Mrs. N. Adams, Toronto. Athletic Prize, Jr. Boys: To Bill Halubenko presented by T. A. Venner. Secondary Schooi Graduation Diplomas were presented by Ross Dickensan, Chairman Board of Education ta Marie Allun, Pauline Branch, Joyce Eddy, Francis Jose. Intermediate Certificates wçre presented by Ross Dickenson ta Barbara Bonathan, Neil Brîtton, Mary Dewdney, Jaan Duck, Keith Pedwell, Herman Schmid, Betty Stephenson, Mary Toms, Rae Ven- ner, Murray Walton. C.G.I.T. HOLD IMPRESSIVE CHRISTMAS VESPER SERVICE C.G.I.T. Christmas Vesper Ser- vice was held in the United Church on Sunday evening, Dec. l6th. Leaflets were supplied with the order af the service which was in charge of Leaders Kathleen Toms and Pauline De Line with the girls giving the responses. The service opened with the members of the C.G.I.T. maving slawly dlown the centre aisie ta the singing of the proces- sional hymn "The First Noel," and taking their places in the chair, where they lead in the singing of the Christmas carals and hymns. The scripture lesson was read by Hazel May Fisher and Vivian Me- git, Christine Aildread, Claire Allin, Marjorie Toms taak up the affering. Leaders Kathleen Toms and Pauline DeLine lead in the re-affirming of the C.G.I.T. Pur- pose, which was repeated in uni- son. For the candie lighting the girls took their place in the first three front pews where the ceremany of lighting the Central Candie on the altar rail and lighting the other candies from it took place, alter which the girls carrying their lighted candies moved slow- ly up the centre aisle singing "Foiiow the Gleam." They sep- arated at the back of the church with haif turning dlown the north side aisie and haîf clown the south side alsle where they stood while they sang "Taps," after which they re-formed and again moved up the centre aisle singing the recessional hymn "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear." It was a very impressive and lavely ceremony Rev. Wm. Paterson gave the address which carried a special message ta the members of the C. G.I.T. He took for his text "It is mare biessed ta give than re- ceive," and spake of the meaning of Christmas, when the world re- ceived the greateat gift that was PAGE NINETEEN creased since the Mission was op- ened by Dr. Currie. Mrs. Rick- ard said: The greatest enemies Dr. Currie met were superstition, intemperance and palygamy. The Portuguese traders also opposed the work of the missionary as it interfered with their profits. Dr. Currie's influence on these traders hawever in time led ta the aboli- tion of slavery. of aur love, kindness and friend- ship, one ta another every day in the year. He concluded his in- spiring address by advising the members ta ask themselves. "How can I make my life count most in this world?" The benediction was pronaunc- ed by Leader Kathleen Toms. W.M.S. ELECT OFFICERS W.M.S. met in the United Church, Dec. llth with President Mrs. NM. Allun presiding. Miss E. M. Blackburn read the minutes and Mrs. Beman gave the trea- surer's report. Mrs. Beman also read excerpts fromn a letter from Mrs. Lindsay concerning Mrs. Rowe, who was a prisoner in Hong 4ong. She expected ta be leaving Japan for England. Mrs. Rawe was a special subject for prayer in aur auxiliary during the year. Mrs. Hoar reparted amaunt of material received for Christmas gift supply. A spe- cial offering was taken ta add ta- wards the gift. Mrs. Mellow reported for nom- inating committee. These off i- cers were elected for 1946: Han. president, Mrs. N. Rickard; presi- dent "pro tem", Mrs. N. Allin; lst vice, Mrs. W. H. Cooke; 2nd vice, Mrs. J. G. Hancock; 3rd vice, Mrs. W. W. Patterson; recording secretary, Miss E. M. Blackburn; corresponding secretary, Miss T. Fergusan; treasurer, Mrs. W. E. Beman; Christian stewardship, Mrs. H. R. Pearce; community friendship, Mrs. H. Hancock, Mrs. P. Hare; Supply secretary, Mrs. E. C. Hoar; associate members, Mrs. J. A. Awde; Missianary Mon- thly, Mrs. L. Toms, Mrs. F. Couch; literature, Mrs. A. E. Mellow; press, Miss 0. Warren; pianist, Mrs. E. Rinch, Mrs. J. B. Waite. The members toak part in the worship period. Mrs. Pattersan sang part of a carol, "O Sing a Sang of Bethlehem." Mrs. Cun- ningham read, The prophecy of We hope that al aur friends have a very Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year. We wish ta express aur thanks for your patronage during the past year. MAHER SHOE STORE King Street - Bowm.anville GEO. E. CHASE, Manager. C Il IPSTMAS CHRISTMAS CHEER War or peace, a brave new world is in the making. Justice, freedom, and unity prevai and we may ail look hopefully ta the future. With gratitude for you.r oontinued friendship, we wish you and pours a joyous holiday seasan. BOWMANVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION W. R. STRIKE, Ohairman. ýýr 'it-J r, , f5f , y, r!ý, j r, j