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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 3 Jul 1947, p. 3

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gfiauflsDÂyJUL? $rd, 1047 LoalWomen's Iltt Observes 501h i avemSay Hitory of Society Rteviewed A happy gathering of 75 ladies --members of Bowmanville Wo- men's Institute and their guesta, including Mrs. S. E. Werry, Sol- Ina, president of West Durham District, and several paat presi- dents of the District, Mrs. John Baker, Mrs. J. Thickson and Mms. L. J. Goodmnan, assembled i St. John's Parish hall on Thursday, June 26 to celebrate thc 5th an- niversary of Women's Institut. organization in Ontario and the 47th annlversary i West Dur- ham. The hall was attractive le Isla The Bout Place To 5.11 Your PARU PRODUCE At ti season of the year w are especlally good buyeru e ]KENS - SPRING CHICKENS EGGS - SPRING LAMBS and VEAL CALVÈS If we are flot gettlnt your pro- ducse110w we would appreclate yens givisg us a trial. You will flnd our prices equal te or botter than those you can tet elkewhere. Pickering Faims Lt. Whitby 336 - Night or Day Whltby - Ontario You con take it in your strde when you are on th. "Young side" - but *veyman loolcaforward to th. lime when there are no tough days. Cali end soe our repre- sentaiv. end lot hlm show yau how te build a !'rotirement [ne=&'! for the days when you wilI want to take lb easy. loy cosu life insurance since.1869. Bmanch Office 435 George Street Peterborough, Ontario 1wlth baskets of peanies and sum- mer flowers. President Mmrs. L. S. Dumias pre- slded for an intemesting diversi- fied progrmn which included thmoe speakers, Mmi. J. H. Jury, Mmi. J. Thickson and Mna. John Baker who cach gave vcry fine addresses relative ta different Phases of Women's Institute ac- tivities. Aftem a bni business meeting Uic president extended a welcome ta Uic visitons and mentioned e- ceiving messages fnomn Past Presi- dents Mmi. W. B. Pollard, Sea- forth; Mma. Boy Langmaid, Salina, and Mmi. Wm. Adamsa, Oshawa, who were unable ta be prescrit. Roll cail ta be answered by ne- ming- a favorite fiowen and a hint on gowing it, brought forth in-j temesting data on vaniaus peren- niais and the old favorite geman- iuni. Mrs. . M . Jury Mmi. J. H. Jury was the firat speaker and hen message was an inspiration toalal Womergs Imati- tute workems ta continue in their efforts for home and country. Wo- men's Institutes are admired for 1the perfect way they attain their objecetivea, working in ca-apera- tion with quietriesa and confidence in bath local and international prajecta. They exent a marvel- loua influence for good in the com- munity With their keen intelli- gent persistence in their efforts. Mrs. Jury mentloncd several women who by making use ai these sanme qualities which she lau ,ded sa highly in Women'a In- stitute members, became out- standingly successful wamnen. Florence Nightingale who tried ta bring calm out ai chaos, Edith Ca- vell noted for lier leadership in arganization, Eleanor Roosevelt who lias a fine influential life made greater by the quiet, effi- cient ordeming of hen days and Qucen Mary who worka liard i a. quiet, undemonstrative way, winning the admiration and affec- tion ai' evemyone. The speaker etressed two ma- jor problerns which requime the energy ai the yaung and the wis- dOam ai Uic olden experienced, wo- mien, ait the present time. 1. Juvenile delinquency for which ecd persan, accarding ta his idicas, places reaponsibiltiesj on the home, the achool on Uic i churcli, ta combat this probleni. 2. Racial discimination--Jews, j negros and refugees should be 1 allowed more pnivilegea and tie 1 Women'a Institute being a nation- - ai arganization sliould be a great c influence ait Ottawa for better 1 treatment for these people whom i the speaker feit sliould be given 1 not only justice and matenial hclp î but alsa the hand of iniendship. Mrs. J. Thlckson1 Mrs. J. Thickson gave a bnif restime of Women's. Institute or- à gani2 .ation in this community 71 rnom June, 1900, ;when the firat o Institute was arganized in Bow.. n manville fan West Dunham.with k 12 charter niembers, namiely: Pre- -g aidnt Mi.James Bradley, Les- ci =a4;vice-president, Mra. J. W. a Spamling, Bawmanville; secre- n tary, Misa Sparling, Pontypool; fIl treasurer, Miss E. Leask, Taun- ti ton; niembema, Misa E. E. Hay- cmait, Mms. Isaac Tabb, Mrs. S. S. n Bragg, Mrs. G. C. Haines,' Bow- 'M manville; Mrs. J. R. Fisher and ai Mms. W. H. Peance, Newcastle; d, Mrs. Thos. Baker, Sauina; Mmi. J. i, J. Smithi, Enn-iskillen. ai Interesting items asq receipts i. $24.40, expenditunes $4.40 and la balance on hand ai $20.00 fan Uic pi fimat year were mentioned. Solina Si W.I. was organized ini 1903 and Hampton in 1904 when total ci rnembenship in West Durham waa et only 85. cc Fnom 1906 onward there waa tlh neyer any doubt. about the suc- in cess of West Durham W.I. The th minutes for Bowmanville record w steady increase in intereat and finances with t peak membership te. of 70 in Bowmanville a few yeans ar aga. M, Prognams in the early days tli were mostly ai an educational ait n.ature and wene pnepared and given by Uic membens and in- ve Your car uhould have expert caue if it's t.o give jou long, trouble-fr.. service. Bring it hors, where factorY tralned mechanica will service it. They know vour car from bumper to bumper. . 1h07 have the ukill ani th. equipment 10 give you rompt, expert, uatisfying serice... at priea that are reasonable. Drive in today. GARTON'S GARAGE PHONU 26W OWXAM y=i I I I m I I u A i J Blackstock Of rs. 'Roy Taylor, president Of 9 .S., entertained the -ladies a: C home for thc June meeting. Roy Ferguson's group was Rem barge ai the pnogmam with dames Fisher, Fenguson and ey giving readîngs oi Mission. interest and Mrs. Harrison DE. nuing with Uic study ai In- A social half hour with tea 100 cookies being scrvcd, brought Offi rofitable andpleasant aiter- -ta a close. essrs. A. J. and Keith John- and Stuart Dorrell rnatemed Plia ilbury and Windsor for hou- - and visited Mr. and Mns. Avery. ie few wha attended thc an- T Bible Society meeting on 1 day evening wcre well me- The pictures and talk by Young wcme splendid. - P'3Of MAWWu WQgIW--- --AL.1 WIL*N~VffaU VNTAMI PAGE ?"Mas 40 Office:- Jury Jubîlce 'BIdg. King Street, BowmanvMle ice Hours: arn. ta 6 P.m. daily arn. ta 12 noon Wednesday; Moased Sunday Office Phono 790 fdence: Dm. J. C. Devitt 325 Dr. W. M. Rude'1827. *E. W SiSSON. L.D.U., D.D45. Office lnh îshomo LibertY Sti. N., Bowmnanvllle ice Houms: 9 a.m. ta 6 p.mn. dally 9 a2n. ta 12 moon, Wednesday Closed Sunday Ine 604 23-50 Monuments 'lo autter Granite Company Phone 501 - P.o. Bo« 622 Part Hope. Ont. Engraving, Gold]eafing nonummnas. ravemarkua A cluded discussions on "Derneti Economy," featurinig "Yeast man Bread Making,"Y "Soap Maklng, "Cleaning Lamnpa," "«Houseclean ing Hints,'" "Making Women' Work Easier."f Other illuÉtra tions were "Maklng Turnip ani UPupkin Pies," "Mendlng Brok en China," "iPacklng and Preserv Plng Egga" and "The Right temper attire for rooms in thc home." President Mrs. W. L. Law a anc meeting read an essay oz "Prepaaration and baking af buns' and trcated ail ta a feed of frest buns, scald cream ai'id muskmel. ozn. Tea was seldom served bul anyone bringing a ncw recipé. and there werc many, broughi alang a sample for the meniberi ta try. One or two delegates were always sen-t ta the Provincial caon- vention 'which in the early deys ws hcld ini Guelph, later caming ta Toronto. Mr. G. C. Creelman was the first superintendent and he was succeeded by Mr. George Putnam. These men were bath popular and wcll liked by members and delegates. The minutes record withdraw- ing thc Institute meeting for the laYing af the corner atone ai the present town hall in August, 1903. Mrs. Sparling's home and grounds were always available for picnics. Another favorite picnic spot waa Jackman's Flats and 40 or 50 would be present. Activities gleaned from past minute books include "Giits te the Hospital in 1920-21 valued at $318-9V'" 'Turnishings for Sen- ior Nurses' raom in the new re- sidence $75,"1 "Bale ai clathing, value $135 sent ta Haliburton n 1927." "Linoleumi supplied for the hospital corridors and Uic laying of cement sidewalks ap- proaching the hospital."1 Some recenýt projects have been >pening a rest room in the town hall, adding new furnishings for the W.I. ward in hospital, instail- ing drinking fountain at Memorial Park. During thc war a large Lumber oi d&tty bags for Navy League were packcd, knitting ai .11 kinds contributed and hun.. dreds of paunds of jam and honey donated ta the Red Cross. Mr&. John Baker Mrs. - John Baker, Salina, Who -ttcnded Uic Provincial 50th An- iiversary celebration at Guelph n June 18, entertained her au- dience with a fine descriptive Ïtory ai the trip and the wonder- .11 reception and program pro- ïided for the 12,0()0 women who Arere there. Mrs. Baker spoke en'thusiastic- Uy oi the splendid ca-operatian rd arganization which made )ssible the entertaining without ýy confusion whatever, of this ,st crowd of women, who judg- ng by their smiling happy coun- nances were in'terested in thia nique anniversany pragnam. The paciaus grounds neyer seemned owdcd and nearly ail had seat- g accommodation where an ar- ngement of loud speakers t aought the progrnm within thc 1 earing ai evenyane. *t Mrs. H. Summers, Provincial' resident,' preaided and read t ccetings fromn Prime Minister î lckenzie King and others. Col. c L. Kennedy, Ontario Min-ister d Agriculture, paid the Institute arked tribute by saying that he .ew of no other body ai people ho had done so much for thein Pntry. In his department they t, <ced for lcss and accamplishcd f, ore than any oUier graup and t] ished succcssfully whatever a ýeY undertook. Other speakers were Miss An- SP. Lewis, Superintendent ai I. in Ontario and Mrs. Camer- LDow, Quebec, national presi- si it, who stressed th-at members sý nion the past but go forward ir L develop community and home mi ,and national unity will fol- a, W. Representatives fnom each diJ ivince spoke, alsa Laura Rose yvens, first W.I. Lecturer. Mrs. Baker gave a realistic des- iption ai the pageant in the ev- p] ing with the hanmonizing de- th ations, coloring and fiags and th Ldresses ai the cast represent- ".1 920 countries. The singing af dt 2Lord's Prayer by five girls in aone ai the highlights. li Mrs. Baker concludcd hem in-- 'sting talk by saying this 50th Livýersary pnogram *was the 1!,AlNrAinTAiNr c1 r. and Mms J. Nichols Ouests- of Ktnoir oit 2Sth Anniversary Mm. and Mrs. Jack Nichais who dhave resided at 107 Elgin St., Bowmanville, for several years, -were Pleasan'tly surprised on the occasion of their 25th wedding an2 nîvcrsary mcently. Mm. Nichols la a valued member of the staff at Uic Goodyear Tire and Rubber Ca., and Uic couple hfave many friends in town who extendcd congratulations an this anniven- t ary. On June 19, ladies of Club 9 surpnised Mm. and Mrs. NichaIs 3with a social evening and presen- tation at their home. Several lovcly baskets af choice peonica and summer flowers were brought by club members. Mms. Arnold- Lobb on behali af the club made the presentation ai a ilver brcad tray. A deliciaus lunch was pro- vidcd and scrvcd by the club which cancluded a happy evening. On June 27 Mn. and Mrs. Nich- aIS were again remembered whcn1 about 30 neighbors and friends assembled àt their home. Mrs. Thomas Hamilton made the pre- sentation ai a ilver elish dish from the gathering. Singing and musical humbera, including mc- quest selections with piano music by Mm. Norman Allison and Mra. Robt. Evans wemc mucli cnjoycd. Mrs. E. Hansen, Mrs. F. Crowe, Mns. Ken Nichols and Misses Hel- en Tait and Margaret Nichols scrved a delicious lunch. Aiter again expressing their best wishes ta the hiappy couple the guests wended their way home with memories ai an en- joyable evening. Their children, Margaret, Ken- neth and his wife Betty remcm- bered thcir parents with a Presto cooker, to mark the occasion, Dual Pipe Organ nstalled at St. John's Among the many alterations and improvements that have tak- en place in St. Jolin's Anglican Churcli the past year, none has been received with more pleasure and satisfaction than the instal- lation oi a dual pipe organ which expert warkmcn are prcsently transforming from the original instrument. At the samne time lo- cal contractons are busy with oth- er womk. A new roof is being laid by M. W. Tamblyn and the interior la bcing rcdecorated by James Abemnethy and Son. The new organ arrangement Permits recessed amplification from bath aides ai the chair lait. Playing from a single key-board he organist can project Uic tone n alternating volume from eith- er aide simply by a pedal shift. t will add greatly ta cnjoyment of bath hymnals and the chair. Last year the cliapel and base- ment were redecorated-nd thrcc tainèd glass windows installed ýogethen with a new iitany desk. Future plans include panelling ýhe aanctuary for which donations will be gratcfully received. Ail lhese changes have been effected ,n view ai the greatly increased ongregational intereat shown uring past manths. Improvement in surroundinga ias had mucli ta do with a larger iembership and interest in A.Y. .A. work. It ls planned this fal 0 iorm two A.Y.P.A. groupa, anc or Young married People and rose of like agea and the other teen-age group. Run lu Color "Red Runs The Fraser," a film ory ai the great Fraser River almon run, will be the first issue ,colon oi the new Canada Car- ies On serica ai acreen short ibjecta, due ta reacli the Cana- ian theatre early this faîl. Fcmiie Film Canadian womcn, their accomn- ishmcnts, thein abilities and cmï place in the nation, will be .e subject ai a motion picture, Women Are People," being pro- iced by the National Film Board ita Canada Carnies On Ser- Business Directory W. . rIKE,'àO.

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