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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Metcalf1 Snofw commenced to fal F'-Lionls ClubC n series, on JanuarY lSth, and it is apent a few days in Oshawa and day ftrnoon, Dec. 2% the first o ciC ncrt tais b out th et iconlcei the Toronto visiting their so>ns and any of permanent aspects this Outstandlng Musical toal bepordtat it proisl ec eean grandchildren esn. By midnigata6inhFeto the Season anotiier verY fine entertairiment. CI Nete odngoti Jglevel had covered the ground. _____ inis the answer to deadlock. It's looks like a White Christmnas On Wednesday, Deoember iBth, To round off the concert all the ibg moigaheac-together. after ail. it was pîeasing ta see a larger ritapeedndokPè n J ----- ----------- ---than usual audience for the Radio a performance of "White Christ- sa. Artists' Concert sponsored by mas," Which despite lack of snow ca Bowmanville Lions Club which in Bowmanville as yet, seemed bc was held in Trinity United ta be a fitting conclusion to a thor. thi P o rt a itChuch. udinceoughly refreshing evening's music. ev Cuc.This adenecertainly ___________ Co A Portrai tenjoyed a rare treat and went 1 away well satisfied after, a pro- Radio Show NetW b gram packed with enjoyment. cl; .The Golden Moments Trio was H. & S. Club S50 to first to perform and soon had ev- th~ eryc'ne at ease. One could not Bowmanville Home and School O f Crfos m à shelp but be caught in the speil of Club, sponsors of the radio fea- in tebcgon h cop oaiy found attendance below si animent on organ and piano was expectations due to a blizzard t Trees a-gYlow with colored iights-be-ribboned accurate and firm; though neyer that came up in the afternoon too dominating.. These three and continued ta a late hour. But a gifs eapd eneththetre-sacs o geetngworked together as one unit in a the club was rewarded with a f C ~performance that was masterly check for $50. handed over by t cards from friends and loved ones-the heart- in the extreme. It was delicate, Gordon Sinclair, who headlined v bold, gay, charming and always the progrimme as introlocutory, Bý strrn melody of Chritmas crl-tings captivating. He interviewed several local M Leader of the trio, famed Sig- buoadestrme he ptorm of reG hung up on the mantel-the promise of a prince- mund Steinburg, violinist, and the Highschfoolwr the pr.o-f lfeast on the morrow-but, first Santa's visit arange, Miss Gwet la usem ramewsd ùdt y pait, won reat applause eeand Quz-Team and the mad seramble of eager children ta see ing. Th'ne weîî known team of Gord-C Followind the Golden Moments on Sinclair, author and traveller, ti what he has brought. This is Christmas. May Trio came Margaret Kerr, mezzo and Alan Savage,_radio announc- ki soprano, a young lady of great er, station C.F.R.B., Toronto, con- l ail of this be yours-and ta it we add our talent. Her voice was mature ducted the radio quiz under d, wa etget sadkidest wishes. and cultured and hier perform- auspices of their industrial spon- tc wawnstgretng adance was full o! artistry. She sors. Boxed confections were s must be a person of many moods presented to the local men who t, 50 quickly did she change from a took part in the quiz and general bright and gay young girl in "I Christmas Greetings were ex- Know Where I'm Goin"' to some- pressed ta the people of the com- one o! great dignity in the grand munity I -T1e A p a S u i "The Birthday o! a King," doing Mr. Sinclair gave a rapid c. Tm g ~ pa . ~full justice to both. Margaret sketch o! the town of Bowman- C Kerwould seem ta have a great ville, its location and industries, 40 KING ST. EAIST career ahead o! hier and we wish and mentioned particularly the her every success hoping she will Boys' Training School, used as0 BOWXAN VILLE became one of the leadinig stars o! a German prison camp during c tomorrow. the war, also the Creamn of Barley ------.uu:..m::I:' Once more the audience delight pamprad tbeen in thte and lo _________________________________________________ed ta the music of the Golden Mo-ponef ail fo er70 yhe ards.o ments Trio whose music was 50oefml o oe 0yas brîght and neyer showed a tend- Aif Shrubbr ency ta dullness, although it was. Alfred Shrubb, world champ-2 always o! the better type. ion runner, resident o! Bowman-_ After a short intermission Ro- ville for more than 20 years, was land Todd gave two solos on the the first man introduced. Mr. t organ. Mr. Todd is. a Canadian Sinclair's question brought out 1 organist o! distinction. His first highlights o! Ai! ie's career as ac piece was timely being an arrange- runner. He told 'of bis start in ment by himself of Christmas the running game, when as a tunes. He utilized many of the mnere lad he raced 3 miles follow- organ stops to produce a variety ing a fire engine. His amateur . . .. . . .. . . .o! sound and as it Were 'instru- record !rom 6 miles ta 14 stili ments.' stands, his largest purse as a Then again the polished perfor- pro. $2500. mance of Margaret Kerr thrilled Over a period o! 20 years, he the audience for all too short a took part in 201.9 races and hu6 I.time. training included a daily grind The Golden Moments Trio re- of from 7 ta 15 miles, wearing Sturned with a topîcal medly o! a 7 lb. shoe on each foot which Christmas tunes called 'Christmas were replaced with 20 Y2 oz. Fantasy,' arranged by Steinberg.simesfraac.Htod! Followed by the delightful "&Ad- racînig Longboat in the Maýathon oration" by Borowski, and then and at other distances, winning again by "Home Sweet Home" 10 out o! 12' arranged by the pianist Gwladys Chas. Carter Burslem. Charles Carter Sr., Bowman- As an encore the audience was ville's Master Baker, member o! ~riii~ 1,»tirîrctlrilled with the theme sang o! many trade associations, Director Se sn' ret*g the Tria as used on the radia pro- of the Bakery Schoal for Vet- gram for which they are famaus. erans, Toronto, and a Rotarian, Greetings o! the Season ta you, whose under- It is a Gypsy Lave sang, campas- told that ta become a recognized ed by Miss Burslem, who is a lady Master Baker required expe standing and patience lias made aur job easier o! great talent and versatility. We rience o! fram 40 ta 50 years. leard the whole score instead a! He started in London, England, in 1946. May the New Year sethe fulfillîment onîy part of a chorus as is usually 14 years of age, was paid 12e per ofal y nrieeds and the realization of ail your played on the radio. Mr. Stein- week and after 3 years appren- of il ourberg certainly did the piece jus- ticeship, receîved $2. per week. dreams. A Merry, Merry Christmas ta you ail. tice, producing as always, notes o! He explained that a master exquisite tone. baker lad ta be samethingofaf The last item was three Christ- scientist in the way of chemnical mas sangs by Wislart Campbell, reactians in the manifold. depart- music dîrector of station CFRB in ments a! the trade. He describ- Toronto. He was accompanied by ed the construction of the 12 f t. bath piano and organ. Mr. Camp- cake built for the 35th. anniver- Rliggon Electric bell, while discovering talent in sary of Goodyear-Bowmanville. others a great part o! the time, It required' 250 lbs. o! fruit, 300 lias a goodly share o! it himself, eggs and when completed, weigh- 42 ingSt.E.Phone 438 and his performance was thar- cd 460 lbs. He lad constructed oughly enjoyed and appreciated a bigger one in Saskatoon, no by ahl. less than .1200 lbs. for a depart- 1Mr. Campbell gave some de-- ment store. Cbirîlstmas Creetinus Mere words cannot begin ta bring you the many goad vishes whidh we hld for you and your family. As a Iiny token af aur higli regard for your patron- age and friendship during the past year, and as a renewed pledge af the service which we constantly strive ta offer, may we take this occasion ta send yau aur best ivishes for a Happy Christmas and a New Year filled with ail the good things of life. ROY Courtlce WB. NICHOLS DEALER FOR ÔHZ VRILT - PONTIAC - OLIMOBILE - BUIOK - CÂDILLÂO CARS CHEVROLBT AND G.X.C. TRUCKS Phone 2510 1~ pp.- 4 DEC. 24th, 1946 We extcnd ta you every good wish for a joyous Christmas and a very Happy New V pe r.a Splendid Response t. ChristinaRsposeal riv Conducted by Lions Walt DeGeer Walter DeGeer, manager, ibýppard andGuil Lumber Ca., nid PresidentBowmanville 'hamber o! Commerce, descr.; :cd the Vetcran's Tawn'Hous- g. Constructcd with materials .lvagcd at thc German prison Lmp near town, which wcrc ,ught by thc Town Council, Lese 5-room homes, modern in very particular, were sold at >st and on easy terms. These 8homes wcre considered the Sst; value in Canada. Mr. Sin- lair prcscnted thc check o! $50. o Mr. DeGeer ta be handed ta hc Home and School Club. Garnet Riekard Gamnet Rickard, master farmer, >haws, winner o! thc Reserve rand Championship for oats at he 1946 Chicago International, m award that carried the titie r ail North America and won )nly a $10. cash award, told how hc exhîbit was prepared. The rariety o! oat was undisclosed. 3ut it was the Banner strain. Starting with 1700 lbs. of oats,1 .arnet put the quantity tlrougl iis secd cleaning plant, time a!ter Âme until he was satisfied witl ;hc 9 IL sample ta be slown at hicago. Sizeadun!rmt uas the aim. His estimate was nat one lb. containcd some 1300 ernels. Rising early, working Lte, attcnding many meetings, .cclarcd farmi life much superior to life in the city. On a farm anc, stays close ta thc important things o! life. Major Bert Virgin Major Bert Virgin, last ta be introduced, turned ouItat be a classmate o! Mr. Sinclair in Tor- onto. For 10 years Supcrintend- ent o! Bowmanvillc Boys' Train- ing School, le is now director of Re!arm Institutioi)s for the Ontario Government. Major Virgin gave an account o! the work and aims o! tle two On- taria training sclools for boys. Thcy were centres wlere boys committed for itleft or incor- rigibility, came, under academic and vocational training Up to age 16 or longer, if necessary. Only a very few failed to grad- .iate* with a real outlook on life. Probation was observcd 100 per cent wlen at Christmas some 75 percent werc permitted ta go home for a holiday. The remain- ing 25 percent, usually homelesss were given a real home Chris- tmas at tle sclool by tle trained, competent staff. Most boys makE good. Many servcd# oversea5 CO LE S BARBER SHOPi King St.W. FBowmanville 2k without leading a cîalleng- glife. May the beils o! Christmas ring out their tune of joy and happineSS for you and yours this holiday season and ail through the New Year. BD WMAN VILLE AUTO PARTS 71 King St. W. Phone 402 j I E j I j ALL THE WORLD STOPS AT CHRISTMAS TJM1- And as we stop in the xidst of the sea- son of goad eheer aur hearts grow ten- der as we are carried back in thought ta the reaiity of Christmas Day, and what it means. In sincerity, we greet yott and wish you a delightful holiday sea- son. NOTICE We will be closed ail day Christmas and New Year 's. Palmer Motor Sales Plymouth and Chrysier Dealers î Cities Service Gau and Oils Il 20 Ring st. E. Phone 487 Sae aI hiseasonheChistcosider- Sale more cncauagnigthnrsdur- ingy thesae peoriod at yer- according ameaserioR ay Dii- lingdin ho s as Chairay o! il Lions Club Commitîce directing tle drive in belal! o! the Lions who are local sponsors of the campaign. Comparative figures for bath ycars totalled up at Dec. 19, are as follows: 1945 Total letters returned ---1080 Amount reccived -----------$787 .90 1946 Total letters returned -------- 1478 Amaunt rceived - ---266.86 Final totals for last yeaîâ'which carried over into March werc 1712 letters witl total cash o! $1576. The drive continues until Jan. 15, but many returns are re- ceived after tlat date. It is the desire a! tIc commitîce that re- turns be made as soon as pas- sible and follow-up cards are being mailed ta get in outstand- îng letters. Witl the response already sîown, the committee fecîs ilat the objective, which is ta secure funds in the fighl against Tuber- culosis, is mucl more appreciat- ed than last year on account o! the X-Ray clinic whicl followed. Believing that this season will break the record, thc Lions com- mittee, wisfi cach and ail a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. BU Nu LU Pi Ai siJ 0] 4'A T] --Il p~ie BuLnRV HAYMES ""Do You Love Mle! " Cartoon in Technicolor Saturday, December 28 - IANT SHOWS farch of Time m 2 THE TEEN AGERS IN 11Junior Prom", FASTEST, LOVINGEST r r MUSICAL CARTOON IN COLORL Monday - Tuesday only, December 30 - 31 FOX LÀTE NEWS MIDNIGRfT coNNew Year's Eve JAMMED, PACKED WITH ENTERTAINMENT! COMEDY TO ROAR ABOUT! YOU WILL HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME IN PRACTICALLY YOURS" CLAUDETTE COLBERT FRED MACMURRAY A THREE STOOGES SHORT - CARTOON IN TECHNICOLOR SHOW STARTS 12:05 A.M. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Jan. 1-2-3 GIANT ALL CARTOON SHOW! JGS BUNNY [CKEY MOUSE JLU IGGY THE PORK )ONEY TUNES ,D OTHERS gd*a ! TAN LAUREL ýLVER HARDY IN ANY OLD PORT" 'REE STOOGES BOWMANVILLE -THOEATRE TOPS IN ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 26 MIATINEE ONLY came officers, many won decora- lions. Thc audience applauded fre- qucntly in truc radio-fan manner. It was a rousing occasion at the conclusion o! which Mr. Sinclair and Mr. Savage announced their next performance, beîween Christmas and New Year's at Georgetown, Ont. - - --- --------- ý ma ffl -3 - 1 i i i 1 a à - 1 1 1 1 % ý % 3 311 YI O'HARA Thursday - Friday, December 26-27 MAUREEN DICK HARRY JAMES Due t. llppery Roade Police Wam Motoriste Four highway accidents quick- ly followed the snawstorm which set in Friday. They were in- vestigated by Provincial Con- stable Gordon Pollard who re- ports damage ta several cars but fortunately no personal injuries. Proceeding west on Highway 7A, at 11:50 A.M., W. J. Tinney, age 73, Cavan, accompanied by his sîster, saw an eastbound C. P.R. train approadhing. He ap- plied his brakes, skidded onto the tracks, reversed quickly but the train struck the front o! the car. Quick action by Mr. Tinney no doubt saved bath lives.> John Polak, R.R. 6, Bowman- ville, with his wif e and family, coming toward Hampton at 6 P.M., on the 5t1. concession, lost, control of the car, a 1946 diev- rolet. It turned turtie over the steep embankment. None was injured. Travelling west on Highway 2, at 7: P.M., Seward. Tyler, R.R. 3, Bowmanville, had his car stalled a half mile west of the overhead bridge. Alan Westwell, St. Thomas, stopped behind ta help him out. A car driven by Fred Miller, Simcoe, crashed into, the rear of the two other cars to avoid hitting a truck. Much dam- age, no person hurt. Driving in the stormn on High- way 35, John H. King, Elgin St., Bowmanville, swerved across the highway at Dean's Corners, came into collision with a car driven by Murray Patterson, Orono, R.&. 1. Slight damage, no one hurt. Constable Broughton and Chie! of Police. Sidney Venton state that 12 new 1946 cars have been damaged in crashes in recent months. Ili u bo( ik i s j j HARRY JAMES