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-ana n taie irnn he VOLUME 92 SECOND SECTION History of Mail Services Inu Canada Dates to 1755 The postal service is one of the reduced the time of conveyancet most important services main- between Montreal and New York.c tained by the government and one The exact date of the opening in which everyone shares and of a post office in Toronto is not reaps benefits. At this season of known but it was about 1800. Thec the year it is especially applic-! advent of the steamship and pen-t able to devote some thoughts to ny postage about 1838 overcame this fine institution and to the many of the previous difficulties over-worked employees who so and shortened the time required cheerfully and willingly work for the mail to reach England by many long hours so that everyone several days. • may have messages of good cheer The delivery of letters is the from beloved friends. primary function of the Post Off- For many long years the ar- ice, and settlers in distant places rival of the mail was an impor- are never entirely cut off from tant event in the lives of the peo- civilization when they can get let- ple but modern methods of trans- ters from home. The money or- portation revolutionized the en- der department is an important tire system of mail delivery and part of the service and wasin- today it is taken as a matter of augurated in 1868, also the Post course that the mail will be on Office Bank where millions of hand. dollars of the savings of Canadians The history of the Post Office is are deposited. closely woven with every line of The stamped post card came in- development in this broad Do- to existence in 1871 but it was not minion. At first the nearest ap- until 1898 that letters were drop- proach to a postman was a cour- ped into the familiar red boxes ier engaged to carry letters at that can be opened only with the 10 sous (cents) each between mailman's key. Montreal and Ottawa early in the There was a great stride for- eighteenth century. ward when rural mail was intro- Halifax had the first real post duced in 1908. For an investment office in Canada. It was estab- of five dollars the country gar- lished in 1755 and mail was den gate was decorated with a brought by sailing vessels from grey box and for the rest of his Boston. Rates of postage varied life the farmer was assured of the with the distance and the classes conveniences of having his mail of letters, usualy postage was delivered and his outgoing stamp- from four to six pence a letter. ed letters picked up and forward- Post offices were opened at Que- ed. Parcel post insurance fol- bec, Montreal and Three Rivers in lowed the popular C.O.D. service 1763.and service arranged to New which began soon after rural York to make connection with the mail. packet boats sailing for England. Wherever there are even as few One of the greatest difficulties was as ten families there is an effort how to keep the service going in made to give a regular service. the winter months but gradually Caterpillar tractors and dog sleds the roads were improved which in winter, boat service in sum-, b ~ ' }' BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, mer and nowadays the post is sent in by aeroplane. The story of the Canadian post office is punctuated with deeds of heroism. It is a point of honor with every mail carrier that the mail must go through to its des- tination, and individual members of the service have carried out this tradition in a most praise- worthy manner. The 'delivery of letters in the cities also has its interesting fea- tures. In large cities there are sometimes 500 postmen with an average of three to six hundred homes to look after. Railway mail clerks are impor- tant in the setup. The mail taken on at the stations en route has to be dealt with at once. An effi- cient mail clerk is able to sort at a rate of 50 letters a minute. During war time the ocean mails have been very heavy and re- quired hundreds of mail clerks and sometimes special trains have been necessàry to bring the ship- ment to Montreal. Hundreds of mail clerks devote all their time to ocean-going service. Larger and faster boats speed- ed up the mail service' but the in- auguration of air mail brought the Homeland very close as let- ters could be relayed in a few hours. Today the Canadian post offices have come a long way with about 13,000 places of business and the whole population of the Dominion of Canada as customers. Hats off to these indispensable and loyal, conscientious officials for the many long, wearisome hours they are working in order that everyone may have messages from friends, far and near, at this festive season. Hats off again, and when Christmas Day comes may they too have a share in the spirit of Christmas for surely they are deserving of the best A Merry Christmas to all post . men and women! Let Theke Christmas Th luHomeandS "A Christmas Star for Olga," was the play presented by the December group of the Home and School Association on Wed- nesday evening at the High School Auditorium, when they were hosts to the mothers of Hi'gh School students. The narrator was Miss M. Couch. The cast was: Meflin, the good spirit, Mrs. D. Park; Grork, the bad. spirit, Mrs. T. Buttery; Mrs. Hills, the hostess, Mrs. V. Jeffrey; Mrs. Somme, -her guest, Mrs. W.f Barrett; Mrs. Patterson, also a guest, Mrs. M. Vanstone; Olga,t the maid, Mrs. D. Pickard. The director, Miss M. Allin; soloist, Miss L. Taylor; stage settings, Mrs. L. Dippell. The play depicted the Christ- mas spirit (or lack of it) of three mercenary matrons, bent on get- ting more by givlng less. But, their hearts were softened by thej true spirit of Christmas, so graciously depicted by Olga the Swedish maid, who in her brok- en English told the story of the Christmas Star. Christmas Carols were enjoyed under the baton of Miss Lena Taylor, ably assisted -oy * Mrs. J. A. Cole at the piano. The Christmas collection of $10.00 was voted to the Children's Aid Society as a Christmas gift. Mrs. (Dr.) Miller spoke on "Christmas in India," She said the Christmas time is the lov- liest season of the year as it is1 the cool season, and, the gardens at Christmas were beyond descrip- tion. The poinsettas grew like hedges as did the roses in all their profusion of colours. In India they have many holidays, and in the case of many religions they celebrate all religious hoh-u days. Christmas is celebrated only by the Christians and Santa Claus comes only to the Christian homes. On Christmas day the people can follow a variety of entertainments according to the district in which ' they reside. In Bombay and at the sea shore bathing and swimming is the or- der of the day. In Delhi or in- land, games and sports are play- ed and up in the hills skating is enjoyed. The Children's Christ- mas is over at 6:30 p.m. and the adults begin at 8 and carry on till the day is done. Miss Margaret McGregor, four years a teacher in Columbia among Spanish families spoke on the Christmas practises in that country. The temperature, the opposite of here is 88 degrees. Christmat there is an important feast day, no importance is placed ontthe giving of Christmas pres- ents, but on January 6, the chil- •ren put their shoes outside the doors and they are filled with tiny toys, baskets, candy and small perfect potteryctoys. At Christmas, gifts are sent to the poor and sick, many hours are spent preparing these gifts for the poor. • A model of the Na- tivity Christmas story is illus- trated by many small toy animals and dolls for the people in most eery home, some are a work of art, painstakingly made. The festive or Feista Is on Christmas eve. Dancing is the form of rec- reation and all enjoy it even the children from 13 years up, the feast is at rnidnight and the Feista lasts for hours. On Chris- tmas day, late rising is the habi1 and on Christmas morning every. one goes .caling on their neigh bors which is a good custom. Ir the afternoon ânemay persue his own particular lineof recre- ation, even goh. The President thanked every- DECEMBER 19, 1946 4W -- >1- '$ * W Be Light Me Presented oolClubPla one for their overwhelming suç ort, and the management of th Royal Theatre for their cc pperationt in the Theatre part The net proceeds from whic ere $145.66. This being a ne ecord, an all time high! The January meeting will b ather's night. Mr. FletchE ecreational director and indu rial relations of -the Gener Motors, will be the guest speake There's still a count of 2 f< fathers at the January meeting. Miss Cole's class won the a tendance prize with a count of 1 Delicious refreshments, j keeping with the season, we served by Mrs. V. Jeffrey ar her group, convenors for t evening. - 1 ie o- Y. h w be er s- al r. or t- 9. in re nid he Bowmanville Town Housing Pictured in Montreal Standard The Montreal Standard, conced- ed to have the premier rotogra- vure section among Canadian il- lustrated weeklies, again features Bowmanville in its Dec. 21 issue. This time it tells in story and pic- tures the development of homes for veterans in Bowmanville. Some weeks ago The Standard featured life in Bowmanville as seen by the editor of The States- man. Telling of veterans' homes the Standard uses 13 half-tone cuts showing the houses under con- struction, toL'ether with interiors of finished units. Among loca people shown are Mayor C. G Morris who is credited with ini tiating the scheme, as well as Mr and Mrs. Charles Wright, owners of one of the new homes. John Brown, another veteran, is shown in his store which was reconvert ed from-a government building bought by the town and resold to him. The story written by staff writ er Vince Lunny and illustratec from photos taken by staff pho tographer Gib Milne, is a graphie portrayal of the development. A number of . buildings erected by the government for use•in con ducting the local prisoners of wa: camp, were bought outright by the town and cut up to make homes for veterans. Eighteen in all were contracted for. Headlined in the story is th fact that Bowmanville veteran get thee $6,000 homes for $4,0a0 and that the town assists in ar- ranging finance which is laid ove a period of years on easy term The setup is considered to be th best value in Canada. This brief review merely give the highlights of a very intrigu ing story. It is likely that man local people will wish to get co pies of The Standard with thiý featured st&y of Bowmanville It is now on sale at local book stores. You will have to hurry t get one for they are selling fast. Interwoven in all this was the factor of politics. For the more controls imposed simply meantv more laws on the statute books.i And with more laws came morea law-breaking, hence a lessenings in general publie morality. Con-j tinuance of this inter-related circle involving deepening state control tended to reduce people to what may be described as mill- ing robots. Education In the realm of education, said tie speaker, thé same ten- dencies were apparent. Pur- suing knowledge objectively as crises developed had led. to a multiplicity of dangers to the common good, such as explosives, engines of destruction and finally the atomic bomb. This spiral must now be directed upward for peacetime results. Pleasure Discussing the question of pleasure, the speaker suggested that speed and more speed was the order of the day. With the world shrunk to a narrow sphere through advent of airborne- transportation; with govern- ments giving assistance 1to people from infancy to old age, the tend- ency has been neglect of home and family life and the pursuit of real religion. Solution In conclusion the speaker of- fered a solution to restore the disorder in this generation to - avoid the chaos so apparent and . imminent at the moment. Every factor, every phase of human conduct,ehe suggested, should be governed on a moral plane. Each individnal should embrace the Christian faith and observe in every day life the teachings of - the Saviour of Mankind. Solely s and simply this was the univer- sal lesson to take to heart in leavening the mad sworl into which we have fallen. . The speaker was introduced by s George Chase and thanked by i Morley Vanstope. He was tend- n ered an ovation for his remark- - able, thought-provoking appeal, g much of which is condensed in o this brief report. New Members Elmer Ott, President, Pepsi d Cola Co. was inducted as a new - member by Past President Dave c Morrison. Visitors included Ivan % Law, Whitby Rotarian, Mr. Long- y worth, father of Harold Long- - worth, former high school teach- r er who was killed in action over- y seas, and Clare Garton, son of e Rotarian Tim Garton. n ,e s r S. e 's y e. o Phone your news and visitors in early this week. The special Christmas Greeting edition of The Statesman will be oit Tuesday morning, December 24th. Don't forget, phone 663 with a list of your Christmas and New Year visitors. If you are going out of town for the holiday season phone The Canadian Statesman. Other peo- ple like to know what you are do- ing over the holiday season. Rev. and Mrs. Rogers Thank Firefighters Rev. W. P. and Mrs. Rogers wish to express their grateful appreciation of the promptness and efficiency of the Bowman- ville Fire Brigade, early Satur- day morning when their home took fire. Also their deep grati- tude to their friends and neigh- bors for their help and kindness shown in every way possible, taking clothing and more value- able articles to their homes for safety, as well as generously ex- tending hospitality and shelter to Mr. and Mrs. Rogers themselves. The origin of the fire has not yet been, determined. experienc- ed contractors and workmen will take over the work of restoration as soon as possible.* Meantime Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are very thankful that they are able to remain in the house during the time required to restore the damaged parts. The kitchen and bedrooms remained intact, and the oil furnace. Workers see too much misery- management too little. M. Fund. Group meetings were then held with the Junior Group complet- ing their study on scrap books, and the Seniors finishing their study. on "The Model Woman." Junior Group displayed, their handicraft and meeting closed with Taps. I NUMBER 51 SIàte of Candidates For Monday's Election Town of Bowmanvlle Christianity or Chaos s Vlew Rev. Quiqley Takes at Rotary e An inspirational message of ROTARY SPEAKER challenging force was shared by members of Bowmanville Rotary Club, Friday, when the guest speaker, Rev. G. Cameron Quig- ley, Pastor of St. Paul's United Church, spoke on "Christianity in the Whirlpool of Life." De- scribing present day living as a spiral. of speed in which moral precepts were progressively de- teriorating, the speaker warned that only by recapturing values could hutnanity be rescued from deepening confusion leading to a state of chaos. He suggested several avenues of conduct, each pressing on the other in a vicious circle leading to an abyss. Price Spiral In the economic sphere one sees the wage and price spiral, an advance in one leading inevitably to an advance in the other. Strikes and lockouts resulted in scarcity of consumer commodities hence higher prices. Any advance in wage rates therefore was ab- sorbed in rising costs and the purchasing dollar shrunk in pro- portion. This geometric pro- Rev G. Cameron Quigley gression backward led to arti- _____ __G. ____ ____ ____ ____ ficial measures in the nature of ST. PAUL'S C. G. I. T. stabilization, still another spiral. To preserve a semblance of St. Paul's C.G.I.T. met in th balance it became necessary to Lecture room with a small at- introduce price control, family tendance. Joan Rice, President allowances, many forms of sub- opened the meeting. Service of sidies, all designed to preserve worship was conducted by the the purchasing power of wages Junior Group. Ruth Robbins and income. But too few under- acted as pianist in the absence stood that these measurs had to of Is9bel Cruickshank. be supported out of ta tion and Business period opened wit· state control tended to create minutes and roll call. Meeting o: black markets. Examined objec- December 18 is withdrawn anc tively the thing was simply a the next meeting will be Jan descending circle.. uary 8. It was decided to givE Politics a donation to the Church M. anc C. H. TUCK Registered Optometrist 3-Day Service Special A'rangemeit By appointment: 9.30 to 12 and 2.00 to 5.00 p.m. DISNEY BLDG., OPP P.O. OFFICý 1516 - RES. 2526 OSHAWA, ONT, ~eiaiicez j St. John's Anglican Church Rev. J. dePencier Wright, Rector Sunday, December 22, 1946 8:00 a.m.-Holy Communion 11:00 a.m.-Unveiling and Dedication of Memorial Windows and Litany Desk Preacher Venerable Archdeacon W. P. Robertson, B.A., Peterboro (Nursery 2 years and over) 2:30 p.m.-Sunday School and Bible Class. 7:00 p.m.-Nativity Play and Carols in Parish Hall. Christmas Services Christmas Eve - 11:30 p.m. Holy Communion and address (Choral) Christmas Day 8:00 a.m.-Holy Communion 11:30 a.m.-Holy Communion and Address 4 hh NOTICE UNITED COUNTIES OF NORTHUMBERLAND AND DURHAM To all whom it may concern: By-Law No. 1521 passed by the Counties Council on June 14th, 1946, for the licencing and regulation of MOTOR TOURIST CAMPS RESTAURANTS REFRZSHMENT BOOTHS, and SUMMER HOTELS becomes effective on January lst, 1947, and it is necessary that ail persons operating such businesses apply for the appropriate licence to operate on or before that date, By Order, The Secretary, Northumberland-Durham Board of Health "Durham County's Great Family Journal" >f d 1- Since no great inteesthas been found in the way of active canvassing or publie meetings before ratepayers go to the poils on Monday, it may be well to once again list the names of those contesting for the four council seats as well as those al- ready elected. The following were elected by acclamation: Mayor, Sidney Little. Reeve, A. S. Baker. . Deputy Reeve, Norman Allison. Councillor, T. A. Garton. Councillor, Ray Dilling. The following are standing for election to council. Names ap- pear in alphabetical order: W. J. Challis E. J. Gibbs G. W. Humpage Geo. W. James R. 0. Jones W. C. Kilpatrick L. C. Mason E. E. Patterson Of these four will be elected. In last week's Statesman, occupa- tions and previous experience of the above candidates were given. We have since learned that G. W. Humpage served one year in council in 1920, under Mayor H. L. Quinn, at which time the side- walk on Duke St. was laid. Quite probably the general de- sire will be to elect a well bal- anced council. Listing the above names will give opportunity, in advance of polling, to make a considered selection. ' A 1 1 1 e - , f e 1 ýý i