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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 21 Nov 1946, p. 7

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THURSDAY, NOV. 2ist, 1946 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO PAGE SEVEN Hlampton School Pupils Enjoy Visit to Royal Ontario Museum A very interesting anti educa- tional visit was spent at the Royal Ontanio Museum on Thurstiay, Nov. 7th by the pupils anti prin- cipal of Hampton Public SqJiooi. A bus was chartereti from DeNupe Bus Lines of Port Penny but was Sunab]e to accommodete ail those wishing to go. Mns. J. R. Rey- noldis anti Mn. D. Duncan helpeti out with the extra passengers by dlWîng their cars. Everyone en- jýd the trip. the graup was kintiiy greeteti on arrivai anti after making them- selves feel as comnfortable as pos- sible, was ably addressed by Miss Steele on the Pnehistoric man. The highlights of this atidress were the works of art tiisplayed to the group anti of course the mummies themselves. On leaving the pnehistoric man, the group was introduceti to Mn. MacDonald, who gave a very in- teresting talk on prehistoric ani- mais, especîally on the dînosaurs anti huge mamimoths. Again the skeleton of these proveti a source of astountiing remarks from ail. Lunch was enjoyeti amidst iaughten anti-a suppiement of milk andi ice cream serveti. During the afternoon, the sev- erai smaller groups wandiered thro igh the museum from floor to ifoo, admiring the works of the Amenican Indians, the South Afnîcans, etc. Numeraus remanks Y Wa-ffle Irons.. Record Players . 42 King St. E. were forthcoming as they visited the clothing, armour, andi furni- ture departments. The collections of birds, animais and insects were a treat to ail who visited those de- partments. Another feature of the museuim that day, was the dis- play of Chinese robes, master- pieces in embroidery and design and gorgeous colors. The Home anti School Associa- tion of Hampton wish to thank al those who helped, to make this trip possible and voice the opinion that such an undertaking shoulti be made available to ail schools, rural and urban, every year. Hampton Mrs. Davis and Miss Isobel Da- vis, Bowmanville, visiteti Mrs. J. Purdon. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Horn spent the weekead. at Port Hope. Mrs. J. R. Reynolds, David andi John, spent the weekend in Tor- onto with relatives. Miss Gwen Caverly, Toronto, spent the weekead at home. Mrs. Hamilton, Wingham, was guest of Mrs. Fred Honey. Mr. aihd Mrs. Bruce Hogarth visiteti Re v. and Mrs. Rackhamn at Manilla on Suntiay. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Wray, Osh- awa, at T. Wray's. Mr. -Ernest Wilson, a former fienti and neighbor, Garden Hill, visited at J. Purdon's. Mrs. E. H. Cole visited friends in Toronto. Bcd Lamps $3.- $3.50 - 3.75 $11.95 ........ $18.95 RELY UPON US When the burden is greatest, we make every effort to lighten it. You can rely on us in your hour of need to handie every detail with competence and ef- ficiency. You can rely on us to exert every effort to make the memorial ser- vice a beautifu.l token of respect and esteem. You can rely on us to be there when you ca. NORTHCUTT & SMITH Funeral Directors - Amibulance Service SKing st. W. Phones: M6 - Res. 523 or 7261 Phone 438 Mr. R. H. Reynolds and Dr. E. C. A. Reynolds, Toronto, were guests of their sister, Miss Lulu Reynolds. Raymond Petit, Solina, at W. Chapman's. Mr. anti Mrs. Bert Stevens spent the weekend with Mr. anti Mrs. H. Stevens at Palmerston. Mrs. R. Luke with friends in Toronto. Miss Jean Jarvie, Miss Mildred Snowden, Mr. Bob Snowden, Ma- ple Grove, Mn. Douglas Turner, Mrs. T. E. Kaiser, Oshawa, were guests at Mn. Sam Dewell's. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John Rundie, also Mr. and Mrs. John Oke (nee Florence Run- dle) on their recent marriage. Glad to know Mr. W. Chapman is somewhat improveti, he having sustained injuries to his foot whîle in Toronto with school chil- dren andi a few adults, who were shown through the Royal Museum where he had a faîl. Special church services this Sunday, Nov. 24th at 2 p.m. anti 7 p.m. Severai from Hampton have at- tended the Winter Fair.' Mrs. J. R. Reynolds entettained a number of littie boys and girls to tea on Thursday eveniag, it be- ing John's 6th birthday. A happy time was speat by the little ones. Miss Madeline Truil, Toronto, spent the weekenti at home. Hampton Women's Institute op- ened their November meeting with a short sing song. The pres- ident conducteti the short business penioti. Mrs. J. W. Balson was appointeti delegate to convention. Treasurer reported, $221.89 on hand. Bazaar to be helti Nov. 28, openiag hour 2:30. Mrs. Cole ne- ported on meeting with Township Council re skating rink. Mrs. Doidge then took over the meet- ing for the North group, anti in- troduceti as their guest speaker, Mrs. Snowden of Maple Grove. Mrs. Snowden spoke on Social Welfare, tracing its growth as our sense of social responsibility de- velopeti from very small begin- niags to its present day nation- witie set of private and govern- ment agencies. Mrs. Summersford rendereti two tielightful vocal solos. Mrs. Cole gave an inter- esting reading on the growth anti scope of the Travellers' Aid So- ciety. Mrs. Caverly neporteti on meeting with Church Boardi re choir gowns. It was tiecideti to have a pot luck dinner on Decem- ber l2th at the Speaker Service meeting. Meeting closed with Goti Save the King, followeti by a ,social haîf hour. THE STATESMAN NOW SOLD AT THESE STORESP Newcastle: J. S. Dyer Drug Store, D. G. Waltan. Hampton: G. A. Barran & Son. Enniskillen-T. M. Sieman & Son Bunketon: Harolti Gili. Blackstock: H. T. Saywell. Nestleton: J. G. Thompson. Pontypool: J. Crowley. Orono: Tyrreli's Drug Store. Newtonviiie: W. C. Lane & Co. Tyrone: F. L. Byam. Bowmanville: W. J. Berry, J. W. Jeweil, Jury & Loveli, W. J. Bagneil, Statesman Office. Go thnough, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the high- way; gather out the stones;iift up a standard for the peope.- Isaiah 62: 10. SHORT SHORT STORY Once there was a littie boy whose rame was Dennis and who went u;. ichoo1 ini a Canadian clty. His fathef lad been overseas for so long he iardiy knew him when he came back. 'or Dennis had grown up in bib ýathers absence, and because he had lot been abie to ask bis dad ques- :ions everv day, he had saved up ? jreat manv things to ask. A mast mportant question was: -Dad, would vau rather li'e in 7anada than in one of those Euro iean countries?" Dennis Dad sald: -I have seen sev- ,rai cauntries. many big buildiaq' ind a great many people. 1 have teard manv speeches and looked at nanv wvays of living and 1 knovo "d rather be bere. Here ia Canada mre are free to choose the best ofail *he wavs ai living and our system .)f government makes vou and me -esponsible for keeplng ou! o)rivileqe )f choosing and improving and criti- :izing if we want ta.- Dennis sald: **Bovl 1 dida't knovw I*d nave anv sav in things like thatl' -You wîiI grow from learning about :ountries that are not free and how :hev qot that waV," sald his Dad; . Vou wiil be a verv Powerfui person ndeed because vou are Canada itronq new generatIon."' FRAGRANCE GEMEY is thte qif z for a qirl who appreciates toilet orevarations wth a spark- linq iragrance. Any ane ot those dainty Gemey Gili Boxes. [rom two-piece sets to a uery beauti tut Four -vicccsetl'made up of Face Powder. Eau de Colo gne, Per urne ana Talcum. will rnake a qif tot reniember There are single items ut attractive oack- ages available in the shops fust now. too. charming gitts in dis- tinctive Fragrance Gemey whrch will brin g dcli ghztat a goung heart. The boxed Eau de Colo gne cornes wth an atomitzc for the first time since the war. and this item 'nakes a particularly accept- able qEit. CANADIAN DEMOCRACY IN ACTION, by George W. Brawa,i M.A.. Pb.D., Prafessor af Histarý, in the University of Taronto. This book is a dynamlc accaunt of what aur democratlc way of Ilfe means, constitutianally. politlcally. financlal. [y and legally. It la mare than a ancre factual expression of democratlc rghts, prvileges and duties; it lsanas appeal ta citizena of ail dass ta andrstand their awn institutions and the origln of their rigbta and cdvlc duties la an age la wblch these prlv- deges are threatened. (Dent.) Due ta iii health occasianeti by )ver-work and long haurs, Oliver R~oberts, who for many years past has been in charge of maintenance at the C.P.R. station, has tentiereti his resignation. It is expecteti his successon will take aven immeti- ately. Mn. Roberts' variaus duties in- cludeti, asitie from maintenance, supervision of the lawns anti gar- [ens at the C.P.R., the openatian. of the pumping station anti for the past two years he has been the efficient Weed Inspector for the Corporation af Bowmanvilie. )thcr tasks have includeti free services as a consultant in an- rangements of flowen gartiens at St. John's Church. A veteran of Wonlti War I, Mn. Roberts has negulariy attendeti the annual neunions of the aven- eas battalion with which he serv- ti. Few have maintaineti a more heerful disposition over the1 yeans. In his work as Weed In-j spector he has been commendeti. by Council for faithful services.g It is the hope af his many frientisj that he will naw have more lei- sure ta restore his health.» Women's Institut. (Continueti fnom Page One) Miss Anline Nonthcutt, Bow- manville, captivateti the Montiay afternoon audience with a group af sangs andi many favorable com- ments were passeti an her sing- ing. Miss Audrey Northcutt shar- eci the honors with hen sister by playing her accompaniments most d,elightfully. Also entertaining an Monday with gnoups of sangs was Mn. Eric Treactwell, Toronto, who repeateti the numbers which he presenteti here in town at the Lions Club concert necently. The highlights oz tme conven- tion were the demonstrations by the Girls' Clubs canducted by Miss Jean Scott, Hame Ecano- mics coach. Miss Mildrect Snaw- tien, Maple Grave, who has cam- pletecl mast of the junior projects, was a capable chairman fan this session wnich was 4 most tielight- fui programi of skits anti teman- stratians in First Aid, Sewing, De- corating anti which was ail car- rieti out most expertly by the girls. Mrs. Albert Matthews, wife af the Lieutenant Governor af On- tario, was an honareti guest at the luncheon on Tuesday which was attendeti by aven 500 people. Mrs. Matthews paid tnibute ta the work of the Institutes anti ex- presseti her admiration anti gra- titude for their wanderful argan- ization. The Mînister of Agriculture foi Ontario, Hon. T. L. Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy were present and Mn. Kennedy praiseci the Insti- tues for the great deal of gaod they have accomplisheti for On- tario. He saiti the landt is only as gooci as the people who live on it. T1he Deputy Minister, Mr. Gra- ham and Mrs. Graham were guests also. Others at the head table includeti Mrs. J. E. Houck, Brampton, chairman anti Mrs. O. W. Rolph anti Mrs. J. Thickson from West Durham. The luncheon speaker, Dr. Gea. P. Gilmour, Chancellor af McMas- ter University, Hamilton, braught a fine message on "Awareness anti Discrimination," stressing that Peaple who are co-aperating in gooti works shouiti' always remem- ber not ta become too enthusias- tic, as for example some people who do not apprave af a mavie would do away with ail movies. At the Tuesday afternoon ses- sion Mn. E. R. iVcClellan, B.S.A., High School Inspectar, spoke on the plan of more practical ediuca- tion in rural secantiâry schools. He favoreti education in agricul- ture anti woulti like ta see an un- derstanding of the soul instilleti in city boys as well as those who ex- pectedti t make a living tiirectly fram, the lanti. Miss Anna P. Lewis, Superihi- tendent of 'Women's Institutes for Ontario, in speaking an the con- vention theme "Forward in Think- ing anti Warking," urgeti the wa- men ta deveiop talent in their neighborhood andti t take an ac- tive part in community life. Hon. Russell T. Kelley, Minister of Health for Ontario, aticiesseti the gathering an the new caunty heaith units anti explaineti the plans for preveatian of Tubercu- lasis anti' ather prevalent tiiseases. Mrs. Hugh Summers, Fonthili, Presitient of the Wamen's Insti- tutes of Ontario, brought a fine message relative ta the many in- terests af the cammunities. She consideneti the milk prohlemn as being an example af a neeti for better understantiing between un- ban and rural wamen. Recrea- tion centres for young people shaulti be starteti in every com- munity anti she stresseti that pre- sent halls anti schaals shoulti be useti anti that this praject shouiti not be shelveti until new builti ings can be erected. She propos- eti a ceremony of citizenship'fan ail yauag people on reaching vat- ing age ta acquaint them with the respansibilities af gooti citizen- ship for their cammunity anti for their country. She saiti that wa- men shaulti be ready anti willing ta take on responsibilities in help- Miss Peggy Stephenson spent the weekend- with Miss Autirey Graham." Mn. anti Mrs. J. Hillier visiteti in Toronto anti attentied Royal Winter Fair. Mr. A. Venner, Raye, Tom andi John, Miss Betty Stephenson, Miss Hazel Farrow anti Mr. Sam Tur- ner attendeti Royal Winter Fair. Home anti School Association met Tuestiay evening with a spe- cial feature 'being a presentation to the returnedu boys. Mrs. J. Curson presenteti to Ray Brown anti Ken Stephenson; anti Clan- ence Turner presenteti Bill Clarke anti Tom Wilson with wallets con- taining $20. Ken Stephenson re- piieti on behalf of the boys. Dick Roiley anti Haroldi Wright were unabie to be present to receive their gifts. Mrs. Reichrath dis- playeti the framed honor roll cen- tificate which is to be hung in the schooi. Program consisteti of piano solos by Mrs. Archie Brown anti Peggy Stephenson; piano du- et by Shirley and Arvilla Brunt; read.ing by Mrs. Reichrath. Mr. Cecil Carveth' showed pictures which were much enjoyed. Pontypool On Friday evening a large crowd attended the suppen and concert sponsored by the W.A. After partaking of the supper, many founti bargains at the ha- zaar anti others tried their luck at the fish pond or bean-guessing contest. The contest, a box of gro- ceries, .was won by Jack Payne. 3The programme which took place at the Orange Hall consisteti of various musical selections, reati- ings and a one act play. Those tak- ing part weire: Fay and Bonnie Adiams, Anne Van Dam, Geraiti Fiske, Harry Roiston, Jean Fisher, Ola Kirk, Yvonne Hudson, Ruth MacDonald anti Mns. Crowiey. The one act comedy, "Polly Put the Kettle On" was presenteti by ladies of the W. A. including Mrs. Gray, Mrs. H. Richardson, Mrs. 1 ýFher, Mrs. Crawley Mrs. FrIe- erick and Mrs. Hancock. Mrs. Crowley as Polly, Mrs. Gray anti Mrs. Fisher as two mothens who almost came to blows over their chiltinen, made it a true cometiy. Gordon anti Fred Youngman anti Steve Nimigon retunnetiFri- day fnom Alberta. Among those who attentied the Royal Winter Fair were Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Cain, Mrs. Burke, Sam Manetta anti Wilfred Richardson. Among those visiting Toronto to see the Santa Claus parade were Barbara anti Beverley Curtis, Ronnie Gray, Roy Yacynuk anti Ted Yacynuk. * Visitons during the week endi were: Mr. anti Mrs. Wm. Malley *with Mrs. Gray.' Prudence Maclatosh with her *sister Ana. Lloyd Hancock anti family at the parsonage. Mn. anti Mrs. Frank Liptrott andi son John with Mr. anti Mrs. iMelvin Gray. j Mrs F. W. Burnham of Peter- borough with Mr. anti Mrs. Eti. Cain. We are glati to hear that both Mr. John Mucha anti Mrs. Sephie are well enough to retura home from the hospital Congratulations to Mr. anti Mrs. Alvin Mitchell on the birth of a tiaughten. A goodly number attentiet the Sunday eveniag service when Rev. Hentierson of Bethany was in charge. Baptism anti Commun- ion services were helti. Parents who presenteti infants for bap- tism were: Mr. anti Mrs. Ralph Willis, Mr. anti Mrs. Lloyd Taylor, Mr. anti Mrs. Percy Beggs, Mn. anti Mrs. Earl Reatier. Mrs. Gray spent her birthday with Mrs. Sexsmith. S.S. No. 9, Clarke Our Home anti School met Nov. i3th with a fairly gooti attendance.1 The question of chaaging our night was discusseti but left over to next month for tiecision. Pro- gram commîttee, Mrs. W. G. Bar- chard, Mrs. A. Turner anti Mrs. F. Bowen were fortunate in se- curing as speaker, Mr. G. Elliott, B.A., Instructor in Vocational Guidance, at Bowmanviile High School. The Guidiance aspect of educatioa is new wheneby chants are kept showing the aptitudes of pupils acatiemically, mechanic- ally, socially, clerically, musically anti artistically. Usîng these as a guide school counsellors are able to ad-vise stutients in the mat- ter of choosing a vocation in life. This is a forwarti step and shouiti improve the educationai standards of the growiag generation. Other items on the program were reati- ings by Mrs. P. Browa, Newcastle, anti numbers by Ross, Glen, Bill and Betty Allia, anti the Brunt sisters. Mr. anti Mrs. Harold, Gibson, Mrs. W. H. Gibson anti Mr. F. W. Bowen spent Moaday at the Winter Fair. Russell Osborne antitiaughters were in Toronto on Saturtiay. Silverware - Service for 8 In COMMUNITY PLATE or 1847 ROGERS. The ideal Christmas$43 Gift for the Home -------------- $4 .3 Newtonville Public School pupils collècteti $10 for the Poppy Funti. Young People's Union helti a pot luck supper Wednesday ev- ening anti as usuaily hiappens it turneti out to be a banquet. About 75 attenieti. Aften the supper the school orchestra entertaineti. Two selections each by the violia section anti guitan section anti a trumpet solo by Jimmy Gilmen with harmonizing accompaniment playeti by Jean Stacey, piano, anti Ronald Burley, violin. Ross Brown gave an atitress on "Lumbening." Rev. Bunt was chairman anti pre- sided oven the election of these officers: President, Bruce Stew- Stewart; lst vice, Mary Burley; secretary, Olive Brown; assistant, Fae Jones; treasurer, Jimmy Gil- mer; Chnistian fellowship conven- er, Lewis Stone; misionary con- vener, Mary Bunley,; citizenship convener, Fred Rowe; social anti Christian culture convener, Han- ny, Worrall; pianist, Miss Jean Stacey; assistant, Mrs. Ronald Burley. A survey shows oven 60 young people in this district. This number stutiying anti work- ing towarti a more wholesome anti happy world is an ideal worth striving for. A vision of world wide neeti coupleti with a person- al acceptance of responsibiiity wouid work wontiers not only in the lives of our youag people but in a whole community. Fifty-one were in atteadance at Sunday Schooi. Mn. Sam Gilbert assisteti with a boys' class anti Miss Mary Buniey with the junior girls. Suntiay evening the pastor showed lantera slides on ways in which our Missionanies have«help- eti couatries raise their own stan- dard of ilivii-ig by teaching agri- culture, etc. Miss Adelaitie Harrison recent- iy returneti from her work in China is a guest at the parson- age. We are honoreti in haviag in oun mitist one who for over 30 years has been in the front lines of the Church's overseas endea-. von. There are a thousanti ques- tions we wouiti like to ask her anti she would be glati to answen but she has come to us for a weil- earned nest anti we must see she gets it. Miss Annie Wright, Port Hope, with Miss Minnie Randai. Wm. Andirews attendeti Re- membrance Day services at the Oshawa Armounies. Mn. anti Mrs. Amos Sauntiers, Pont Hope, calleti on frientis. 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