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ge Arnaban tettmait With Which Are Incorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, and The Orono News "f -xiAA TTTTT lui1 n WrP rP1TT T.Q« V TA'NTTARV 2i1A-N U MB6 VOLUME 92 --- pence Nightingale Lodge serves 75th Anniversary îy History i"s Reviewed 44 An important milestone in Bow- manville fraternal, circles was ob- served Friday, January 25, 1946, when menbers of Florence Night- ingale Lodge, No. 66, I.O.O.F., gathered for a banquet on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. The meeting took place in St. John's Parish Hall which was filled to capacity. Many came from sister lodges including ten from Orono and Herb and Charles Bradley, Aurora, formerly employ- ed at Tod's Bakery, motored down for the occasion. The very excell- ent dinner was served by the ladies of St. John's. The programme, with Reeve Sid Little as Master of Ceremonies, included music, presentat i o n s, toasts, pictures with a highlight address by Bro. A. W. Edger who gave an interesting history of the inauguration of the Lodge, Jan. 15, 1871, exactly 75 years to the day. The occasion was notable also by the reading of the names of 12 members who joined over 50 years ago and presentation of 60-year Jewels to W. J. Jeffery and T. H. Lockhart. A few old-time mem- bers were unable to attend. The record follows: J. J. Mason joined on Aug. 17, 1881; W. J. Jeffery, àept. 19, 1883; T. H. Lockhart, Jan. 28, 1885; D. M. Todd, Mar. 16, 1886; A. L. Nichols, Apr. 13, 1887; A. Norton, Feb. 27, 1889; A. Dilling, May 21, 1890; C. A. Johnston, Jan. 18, 1893; G. H. Awde, Feb. 8, 1893 and F. C. Pethick, T. H. McMurtry, C. B. Kent in 1894; an impressive record for any association. The programme, following com- munity singing with W. E. C. Workman at the piano, included introduction of members of the armed services by N. G. Ray Fry; cornet solo, James Noakes; guitar number, Paddy Welsh and songs and mouth organ solos by Ross Metcalf. Toast to 50-year mem- bers, proposed by E. J. Anderson, was acknowledged by A. L. Nich- Ils. To Florence Nightingale ge, proposed by W. J. Riddell, rono, with response by D.D.G.M. Cowle. To the Visitors, fell to ayor C. G. Morris with response y Harry Davey, Orono. Colored movies were presented by Cecil Carveth showing New- castle homes and by Dr. C. J Devitt with scenes in Algonquir Park. The address of the evening greatly abridged, brought muc. applause for Bro. A. W. Edger. Delving into history, Mr. Edger told that during the year 1870, five young men, ages 22 - 30, ail em- ployees of tIre Upper Canada Furniture Co. resolved to start an Oddfellows Lodge in Bowmanville It was found that a charter re- quired five members of the Scar let Degree. Accordingly, on Dec (Continued on Page Six) P.O. Sidney Rundie Formerly Missing Now Presumed Dead The parents and wife of Pilot Officer Sidney Rundle were offi- cially notified recently that he is now presumed dead. Jan. 28, 1945, National Defence Headquar- ters posted this young flier as missing in action in flying opera- tions over Stuttgart, Germany. PO. Sidney Rundle It was his 12th operational flight. Attacked by fighter planes the crew were forced to bail out. Four survived, two were killed and young Rundle was reported missing at the time. Born in Bowmanville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cephas S. Rundle, Sidney attained senior matricu- lation at Bowmanville High School. He was highly popular and took part actively in all school sports. Prior to going ov- erseas Ie was married to Miss Mildred Luxton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Luxton. He is survived also by one brother, Ed- ward and one sister, Bernice. Mrs. Mildred Rundle continues as a popular assistant in Harry Allin's Grocery. After graduation, Sidney was employed with Canada Packers,l Toronto. He enlisted with the R.C.A.F. in April, 1943, attained rapid distinctionin training, re- ceived Iis commission and follow- ing his marriage in March, 1944, went overseas in tIre following May. Diligent search since V-E Day has failed to find trace of thIs intrepid airman. It is with deep regret that his schoolmates and indeed the en- tire community learn of this ap- parently final news and their sym- pathy is extended to the family. Jolliffe Examines. Drew Proposals In. Dominion-Provincial Relations Dealing with the provincial and national picture of postwar Can- ada, E. B. Jolliffe, leader of On- tario CCF addressed an audience of 30 in the council chamber of the Town Hall, Bowmanville, Fri- day evening, Jan. 25. Driving from Toronto through a snow- storm, Mr. Jolliffe was not dis- concerted at the small attendance and the absence of the two CCF candidates defeated in the late do- minion and provincial elections. He spoke with vigor and convic- tion on issues as he viewed them but with a restraint much in con- trast to the militant assurance with which he pressed his Gestapo charges. The address was non-political in character since it was complete- ly free from CCF doctrine and critical only of Premier Drew's approach to the Dominion-Provin- cial Conference. Mr. Jolliffe made a fine impression in a fair ap- proach to broad questions. His manner was appraised as a desire to recapture the confidence of his followers and a start on the long road back to win, personally, a general public acceptance of his responsibility as a leader. Unity Essential Mr. Jolliffe held that national unity was basicly essential to the future security and expansion of Canada but a threat to that unity stems from the attitude of ex- tremists in Ontario and Quebec. He saw in the demand of the On- tario government for a return of taxing powers a wedge that again Sight wreck the conference. U'iJile the CCF were not in entire eement with Dominion propos- he believed Ottawa was pre- W>red to go farther if met in the ("spirit of co-operation and com- mise. He insisted that the minion ought to have sole pow- er to levy income, corporation and succession duties to meet tIe tremendogs financial obligations that must continue for years to corne. But in this concession the Do- minion must accept its full share of responsibiility for social ser- vices rightly with in its purview, such as family allowances, pen- sion plans, health measures and a national standard of living. Thre RIGHT MAN E. B. Jolliffe Due to an error in last week's paper, we had Mr. Jolliffe's narne on somebody else's picture. This is definitely Mr. Jolliffe who spoke attthe C.C.F. meeting in the Town Hall, Friday evening. Dominion also ought to revise its proposal for a basic $12 per capita provincial annuity with provision for further increase in case of expanded national income. Pro- vincial autonomy would still pre- vail though subject to some loss of sovereignty. AU provinces were faced with increasing expen- ditures and Ontario's fiscal posi- tion was reviewed by the speaker to show relatively its position. Declaring that the Tory govern- ment of Ontario was the only Tory government remaining on the face of the globe, Mr. Jolliffe viewed it as standing alone, isa- lated as thre world marched along. As a minority government its leaders were becoming increas- ingly unpopular with the major- ity and recent statements by some of the ministers brought to light (Continued on Page Six) Legion Zone Chief Wants Square Deal For Returned Men A special meeting of the Bow- manville Branch of the Canadian Legion was held on Tuesday even- ing 4n the St. John's Parish Hall, when the new officers for 1946 were installed. Zone President Comrade Threadgold, Whitby, of- ficiated at the installation and he also received a large number of new members into the club. Comrade Threadgold stressed that the Legion was becoming stronger and stronger and it was necessary for them to stick to- gether to see that the ve*rans of this war were not mistreated like they were after 1918. He men- tioned that the government had promised great things for the veterans but even at the present time government jobs which were promised to returned men were being given to young men who had never seen service. Comrade Mo Breslin was in- stalled as President of the Bow- manville branch along with the other members of the executive. In his inaugural address Breslin stated that every ex-serviceman was entitled to join the Legion and in this way they were privileged to ban together to get what they wanted. He also stated that it was each individual members duty to see that he does his share to fulfill the aims and objects of their branch of the Legion. Business consisted of a lengthy discussion on the housing situa- tion with complaints coming in from all sides regarding the Vet- eran's Land Act houses on the eastern outskirts of the town. One member enquired if anything could be done to make landlords rent apartments that are not be- ing occupied at present. The new executive is looking into the mat- ter. President Breslin stated that he had a lengthy conversation with the Mayor regarding housing and that the town would co-operate in any way possible. It is expected that the Mayor will speak at the next meeting regarding this mat- ter. Other business concerned the passing of accounts and a discuss- ion on what day meetings should be held and where. A very tasty lunch and coffee was served at the conclusion of the meeting. , The following veterans were initiated into membership: A. Middleton, W. G. H. Mitchell, Garnet Mutton, Thos. .Phillips, Oscar Pingle, Meredith Little, Stanley Couch, Harold Bennett, Tom Carter, Dave Preston, Wm. Tomlinson, George Somerscales, Phil Pathrick, M. L. Etcher, G. E. Sellers, Walter Murphy, Wm. Brooks and Bill James. Durham Slorthorn Breeders Observe 25th Anniversary The Silver Jubilee of the Dur- ham County Shorthorn Breeders Club was observed fittingly with a steak banquet and an appropriate program at the Brookhîn Hotel, Brooklin, Thursday evening, Jan. 24, 1946. The gathering included guests from Ontario County pro-. minent in Shorthorn circles and the 50 present heard inspiring ad- dresses by Dr. T. A. Robinson, Toronto, President Canadian Shorthorn Association and H. R. White, Guelph, secretary-treasur- er of the same body. Other highlights were motion pictures relvant to livestock and farming presented by A. R. Ken- nedy, Guelph, and the reading of the minutes of the inaugural meeting held in Orono, June 10, 1921. At the invitation of the chairman and president, Morley Beath, these were read by Secre- tary-Treasurer S. Chas. Allin who has held that position with great efficiency for the entire quarter century. Dr. Robinson gave a general re- view of the present conditions in the world at large and the prob- lems to be met in the new atomic age. His optimism was tempered with advice to farmers, particu- larly in regard to maintaining standards of production. He dwelt at some length on the importance of developing pastures along sci- entific lines and concluded with a criticism of government by order- in-council. Mr. White dealt more particu- larly with the present and future outlook in the Shorthorn world. He instanced the successful prices uniformly received at auction and private sales and saw a continu- ance for some time along these lines. He suggested. to local breeders that their support for Lindsay fair might be enlarged with its present plans for expan- sion. S. Chas. Allin, before reading the original minutes, observeîl that only three originals were present, Jack Baker, Fred Philp and himself. He recalled that Prof. G. E. Day and Agricultural Rep- resentative F. C. Paterson, now of Peterboro, assisted at the organ- ization of the club in 1921, and regretted they could not be pres- ent for the evening. He toid that in 1932 the annual sale nearly fell through due to low prices pre- vailing, but not a year had been missed. At the 1933 sale with 17 lots offered, the price average was $50 but 10 years later the average or 37 head was $184. He was opti- mistic for the future and callec attention that for 1946, there were already 30 entries, 13 buls anc 17 females. Time and place o: Rotary Sets Record With 5 Fathers, 5 Sons, Members Highlight at Friday's luncheon of the local Rotary Club was the initiation into membership of three new members, Jack Allin, Bill James and Howard Bickle. Announcement by President Cy Slemon, that since no formai spea- ker had been secured, the meet- ing would consider general bus- iness, some future plans and a genuine welcome to the new members. In the absence of George Chase who customarily presides at initiating ceremonies, the office was delegated to Dave Morrison. Preliminary remarks by Mr. Morrison were inspirational in character and dealt broadly with the Rotary ideal on a world basis. He referred to those countries in which Rotary had been driven underground by the Nazis. Now that they were achieving revival he suggested keeping this in mind particularly since two of the new members had lately returned from among those devastated peo- ples. His charge to those being ri- tiated, which is usuallylread from formal text, was delivered from memory, a feat plainly en- vied by many present. Covering ail points, the speaker introduced extemporaneous interpolations of inspiring character which added greatly to the effectiveness of the charge. Members rose with spontaneous aCclaim and prolong- ed applause for their new associ- ates. Fred Hoar presented each with their framed code of ethics and badges. President Slemon completed the formalities by ex- tending the hand of friendship and the fledgling members took their places with their peers. At the invitation of the Presi- dent, Bill James spoke in pleasing terms in behalf of the trio. Not only was the occasion viewed as a privelege and an honor but as entry into sphere of service high- ly to be prized and faithfully to be carried out in terms of the four- coded principles of Rotary. Per- sonally he hbped to attain the Rotary record of his father, now in his 18th year of perfect attend- ance. Program Chairman Charles Carter Sr. led discussion on hoth to raise club funds now that the provincial government had made a ruling in regard to post wa games and lotteries and so forth. RossStrike, Mayor Morris, George James and other presented view in accord with plans for a com- munity centre and early construc-1 tion of a rink. Central accommo-g dation for large gatherings off- ered scope for developing revenue producing entertainment for bud- get purposes. The question was also raised about release of funds for various services rather than retaining un- used balances. Such disposition would lead to stimulating thought on raising revenues along amend- ed hnes. Aside from the main concern of crippled children's work, donations were advocated for the rink, the Memorial Park, the Memorial Hospital and for the "welcome home" for soldiers. May 24. A reminder was put forth that the club was gener- ouly committed to funds for the Children's Hospital, Toronto, the Children's Aid Society, and with the Health Unit now operating, greater expenditure could be ex- pected in crippled children's work. Hence any balance now on hand could soon be dissipated. President Slemon suggested that plans should go forward for hold- ing Municipal Night, Feb. 8, and a resolution carried that the din- ner be held at 6:30 p.m. It is hop- ed to secure Hon. Russell Kelley, Minister of Health, as speaker. Birthday flowers came to Jack Griffith accompanied with the chorus: Why were you born s0 beautiful?" Song LeaderoBert Virgin and accompanist Dave Mor- rison, teed off for close harmony in a panel of Scots songs in honor of St. Andrew's Day. Voices were in fine accord following the chick- en dinner provided under capable Carter catering. Frank McIlveen, in reporting on the week's bowling contests, ad- vised that Dave Morrison's team now topped the league and Fred Gardiner led in high singles, 218 and 249. • Welcomedias the only visitor of the day was Rotarian Wally Den- ny of New Toronto. It was noted by many at the conclusion of the initiation thal Rotary membership now includes five sons and five fathers, a happy tradition and something of a re cord. The member roster in this regard includes Past Presiden Morley Vanstone, son of Charter s \ýmber Fred C. Vanstone; Blaine Elliott, son of Past President Len e Elliott;' George Cawker, son o r Wes. Cawker; Jack Allin, son o . Harry Allin and Bill James, son e of Past President and Charte s Member George James. Boys' Training School Policy Amended by Provincial Gov't is t r Le f f r Records Show Local Citizen Lived "inThree Centuries It has recently come to light at Bowmanville, Canada.. a that a Bowmanville citizen, long From local records and infor- since passed away, established a mation given by a grandson, P. M. world's record for longevity, as Franklin, now living in Toronto, age 56, the following story of John C. Frankhin and his family can be told. John C. Franklin arrived in Canada from Belfast, Ireland, at age 18 and settled in Beamsville, Ontario, amidst the opening scenes of the war of 1812-15. He was a master stonemason. Later he came to Bowmanville where his family grew up and were edu- cated. Many buildings still stand 1 as evidence of his excellent work-r manship for more than half a1 century.r Of his family of four sons and two daughters, none now survive. They were, Lillian, Robert, John W. Arnold, Francis Joseph, Charles and Kate. Lillian, (Mrs.E Soderstrom), died in San Jose, Calif., leaving two children, a girl and a boy. Robert, a former Su- perintendent of Haywood brothers and Wakefield, furniture manu- facturers, Chicago, died at Mem- phis, Tenn., age 70, leaving two children. The son died. The John C. Franklin daughter, Murrel, married Mr. welh as Iraving ived in three sep- Akroyd, now manager for Sears, arate centuries. Roebuck Co. at Memphis. They A tombstone in Bowmanvile have two children. cemetery bears tIs inscription: John William Arnold, father of cenmeerybearsJohn C. Franklin Mr. Franklin, Toronto, died at "In memory of JohCFand injCincinnati, age 63, leaving thrie born 1794, died 1903, rusan o girls and two boys. Surviving are Mr. Franklin, Lillian, age 60 of This record engraved in stone Scottsville, Mich., and Arnolda, and authenticated with official age 58 of Washington, D.C. Fran- municipal records, reveals that cis Joseph, a bachelor, died in this grand old man, still remem- 1919 at Chicago, age 61. Charles bered by many of our older citi- died at Detroit in 1930, age 54, zens, attained the remarkable age leaving one son, Russell. Kate of 109 years and ived in three died at San Jose, Calif., January separate centuries. 1945. The only parallel in newspaper John C. Franklin lived on Scu- files is that of a woman of Ru- gog Street in Bowmanville, and mania, born 1799, died 1900, re- his sons apprenticed at the Do- ported in Robert Ripley's "Believe minion Organ & Piano Co. fac- It or Not" column some years tory, then the largest industry in ago. The world's record in this town, and later with the Bell Pi- regard now appears to be centred ano & Organ Co., at Guelph, Ont. All became expert finishers of tre sale will be announed later these world famous musical -in- The original president was Jack struments. Baker, Hampton, who headed a Thus briefly is told the story of B irectorate representative of the a grand old man and his family. entire county. or Until shortly before his death, Mr. Entertainment for the evening Franklin was in full possession of Sincluded vocal numbers by the his vitality and faculties. The Osborne Quartette and habitant cemetery register at the Town - interpretations by Howard Foley. Hall records Iis death to be due, Miss Lillian Osborne was accom- simply to old age. panist and E. A. Summers led in sconrmunity singing. The speak- Two merchants on front street ers were thanked by John Dryden. aredomg considerable interior President Morley Beath led ap- decorating this week. P. R. Cowl- - plause for the entertainers and ing's Drug Store is having a bright 1 Jack Baker expressed general new paint job while Breslin's e appreciation for Mr. Kennedy's Clothing Store is having extensive kindness in presenting his unus- alterations in floor layout and in- !f uaily interesting motion pictures. terior decorating. Having a cok ind bsess c Shop is an awkward business. On most of our jobs we use both hands so, possibly, you can pic- ture one of the lads lifting a three or four column a'dvertise- ment from one place to another and being overcome by one of those violent sneezes about half- way to his destination. It's amazing how cluttered up the floor becomes after one of those advts is jet-propelled from tIre sneezer's Irands. * * * The result is called "pi" for ;me reason or other and it cer- sinly is a horrible mess, especially when everyone else stands back nd roars with laughter. * * * One of our staff, we won't mention his name, because he's still slightly red in the face, had a real "pi" experience this week. He was correcting the mailing lists and Irad spent over a day bringing Mrs. Murphy's and Mrs. Jones' labels up to date and decidednhe was ready to pull some proofs for checking. * * * Very carefully he placed one heavy form on the bed of the newspaper press, didn't bother to lock it in because he would be running the press very slowly. He started the motor. The next thing he heard was a crash followed by a second's dead silence before the air turned blue. Where he learned such language I'l never know. * * * A quick inspection disclosed that the press had turned over faster than expected, in fact so fast that the form couldn't hang on and slipped off the back end (Continued on Page Seven) RESIGNED Stuart R. James Who has resigned as Secretary- Treasurer of Bowmanville Hospi- tal Board after three years' ser- vice in that capacity. He found tIe action necessary o wing to his growing insuranceand real estate business requiring more o! Iis personal attention. He has been succeeded as Secretary-Treasurer by Ray J. DiUling, well known chartered accountant who is a son oa Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Dilling. Presentation and Speeches At 'Wood's Senate'Banquet Many Outistandin Guests ANNIVERSARY SPEAKER Contacted by The Statesman over long, distance telephone, Wednesday, Hon. George Dunbar, Provincial Secretary, Drew Gov- ernment, stated that a release dealing with policy on the Boys' Training School, Bowmanville, would follow for immediate pub- lication. The statement follows: The Ontario Training School for Boys at Galt, used during the war as a training centre for the WR CNS, was reopened yesterday as a centre for rehabilitation of delin- quent boys, 22 being admitted in the first group. The school for olderboys at Bowmanville, oper- ated by the Dominion Government as a detention camp for enemy officer prisoners of war, is soon to be returned to the province, and will be used in conjunction with the Galt school, Provincial Secretary George Dunbar an- nounced yesterday. In future all boys committed to the care of these schools will be sent first to Bowmanville, and from there, after preliminary stu- dy, the younger boys will be plac- ed in Galt for training. A. R. Virgin, in charge of Bow- manville school before the war, is in charge of both schools. He has had 14 years' service. J. J. Brown will be his assistant at Bowman- ville and W. J. Estaugh at Galt. SThe'IBack Shop It's been quite a week in Ye Olde Statesman Plante. The Editor has made only one brief appearance since his lumbago re- tirement a week ago. On Monday Miss Ileen Balson, another of the front office staff was listed as missing due to a cold and did not return until Wednesday and most of the rest of us have been going around with red and runny noses t wheezing and sneezing all over s the place and generally feeling punk. - avng co itIeBc Canadians Best Fighting Troops States Army Padre at Lions Club In the absence of President and District Governor Charles Carter Jr. the chair at the Lions Club luncheon Monday evening was as- signed to Past President Dean Hodgson. Aside from excellent Carter Family catering, two fea- tures of the occasion were induc- tion of two new members and a stirring address by Major Ah. Simester, Oshawa, who told his impressions o! tIre war years. The speaker was introduced by anotîhr guest, Veteran John Graves, Osf- awa Kinsman, Veteran's Padre for the past 25 years and retired bandmaster of the Salvation Army. Mr. Graves spoke with great pride of the friendship existing between himself and Major Sim- ester, who although married with one child, heeded the call to ser- vice and spent 5 years overseas as a Chaplain with the Salvation Army with which he has been identified for the past 15 years. He told of the thrill experienced when Major Simester spoke to an audience of 6,000 from the band- shell in Oshawa, in terms that warmed the hearts of parents hearing directly of the great name made by Canadians everywhere abroad. Prior to tIe address, acting Sec- retary Stu James introduced for initiation to tIre Club, J. R. Pol- lard, local officer, Ontario Provin- cial Police and Jack Parker, son of Lion Bert Parker. Assisting in the formalities were Dean Hodg- son, Arnold Anderson, Andy Thompson, Earl Riddols and Stu James. Presentation of member- ship pins and code of ethics were followed with applause and the famous Lions Roar. The new members were given a real rous- ing welcome. Major Simester, whose presence recalled the physical strength of noted athletes told with strong and resonant voice some of the high- lights in Iris experience among Canadian soliders on al fronts and in England. With personal con- tacts among more than 200,000, his abiding theme was that no soldier in the whole world surpassed (Continued on Page Seven) Palestine Chapter Holds Banquet And Installation Members of Palestine Chapter, A.F. & A.M., gathered at the lodge rooms, Jan. 21 for their annual banquet and installation of offi- cers for 1946. The turkey dinner was served by the Carter Family during which toasts preceded the more formal business of inducting the new officers. Among the formal toasts were, "To the Grand Chapter" proposed by W. E. C. Workman and res- ponded to by Rt. Ex. Comp. F. C. Hoar and John Rainey, immed- iate past principle of St. Patrick's Chapter, Toronto. Retiring First Principle Dr. H. Ferguson requested Ex. Comp. E. H. Brown, Ex. Comp. A. E. Bil- lett, Ex. Comp. G. E. Chase and Rt. Ex. Comp. F. C. Hoar to as- sist him in the installations. The following officers were duly in- stalled: Z., Ex. Comp. A. M. Thompson; I.P.Z., Ex. Comp. H. Ferguson; H., Ex. Comp. A. W. G. Northcutt; J., Ex. Comp. W. G. Pascoe; Scribe E., Very Ex. Comp. L. W. Dippell; Scribe N., Ex. Comp. R. T. Mc- Laughlin; treasurer, Ex. Comp. J. R. Stutt; P.Soj., H. Freeman; S. Soj., R. E. Logan; J.Soj., N. A. Wilkins; director of ceremonies, Ex. Comp. A. E. Billett; chaplain, Right Ex. Comp. F. C. Hoar; or- ganist, W. E. C. Workman; M. of 4th V., A. F. McKenzie; M. of 3rd V., W. H. Gibson; M. of 2nd V., I. Colwill; M. of lst V., M. W. Tamblyn; tyler, W. P. Corbett; auditors, Ex. Comp. G. E. Chase, F. O. McIlveen. A further list received as we go to press names these soldiers ar- riving at Halifax, Feb. 2, on tIe Aquitania. Spr. B. E. Bridges, Manitoba Regiment, stopping for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hall, Liberty St., and Pte. R. H. Connors, son of Mrs. F. Connors, Bowmanville. The lengthy lista of soldiers ar- riving at New York on the Queen Elizabeth have not been received. 45 1 w ai A. W. Edger Who was the chief speaker at the 75th anniversary of Florence Nightingale Lodge. He gave an interesting talk on the origin of the club and how it progressed through the years. TAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO McGREGOR'S Chairman Sid Little of the t Civic and War Activities Com- mittee wishes a correction made in the notice appearing in last week's Statesman in regard to subscriptions for the Soldiers' Day Fund. The advice giVen was that all cash and check do- nations should go to Town Clerk Alex Lyle. For purposes of convenience to the general public a more central location has been chos- en. From this date all sub- scriptions will be received at McGregor's Drug Store, either by personal call or by mail from out of town donors. The aim is a fund of at least $4,000. The day for the "welcome home" is May 24, 1946. Please try to have donations paid in not later than February 15. Basketball Tonight A big game is scheduled for to- night (Thursday) at the B.H.S. gym when Cobourg Cagers wil meet Bowmanviile's Intermediate Wheelers. The opening whistle is due at 8:30 and from then on any- thing is hiable to happen. Bowmanville and Cobourg have always been traditional rivals and both teams are out to win this game or else. This should be one of the best basketball games of the season. 'RCIW M A N V ILIjh. U141%, «I'Jtl rùDM.& IL , e) -ÉLIN u ZLJL'%p JL OJLY 14u«*u j One of the notable occasions of he season was the banquet tend- red L. R. Wood, Bowmanville, on rhe occasion, of his retirement rom business and as host for nany years of the widely famous 'Wood's Senate." Arrangements vere made by fellow Senators and yopularity of the event and of Mr. Wood personally, was manifested when 110 Senators and guests gathered at Hampton United Church, Wednesday noon. The inner was provided by the Lad- .es' Service Club, Hampton. At- :endance was representative of farming, business, finance, pro- fessions, industry and municipal government. Reeve R. R. Stevens acted as :hairman and toastmaster. With him at the head table were senior and junior Senators, including Charter Members Gordie Gilbert, 93; William Painton, 86; and Mr. Wood, first member on the roll. Others were W. F. Rickard, Ex- M.P.; C. R. Carveth, Ex-Warden; Chas. Carruthers, Ex-Reeve; Roy McGill, Aubrey Smith, Geo. An- nis, Ex-Reeve, and Art Blanchard. Other tables were equally repre- sentative of the community. The, programme included the chairman's address in which he paid high tribute to Mr. Wood and the instructive meetings all en- joyed at sessions of the Senate from year to year. W. F. Rickard led in community singing with Miss Mary Niddery as pianist. The toast list was exceptionally inter- esting. Bill Painton, in rare form, pro- posed the toast "To Wood's Sen- ate, a Unique Organization," and his remarks viewed the Senate as a haven of reasoned deliberations in an age of speed and confusion. With pride he spoke of his assoc- iation with leader of the Senate L. R. Wood. Charles Carruthers responded with reference to the trend to regimentation and the threat to free enterprise. Democ- racy, free speech and individual initiative always were emphasized at Wood's Senate. He wished long life for Senator Wood. Hignnght of the occasion was the presentation by Senator W. F. Rickard. He handed to Mr. Wood a photograph just received from Prime Minister Mackenzie King, signed with his own hand, with which came a telegram congratu- lating the Senate and Mr. Wood on the high traditions they main- tained and wished long life to Mr. Wood. Senator at large, Mr. Tannehill, Peterboro, on behalf of the Inter- national Harvester Co., which Mr. Wood has represented for the past 27 years, brought greetings from the Company and a beautiful bronze reading lamp. He spoke of his great pleasure in his busi- (Continued on Page Seven)