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t4tem.r "Durh am County's Great Family Journal" IVOLUME 94 BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY l3th, 1948 6c PER COPYNMBR2 J. Drough New Lions Fies. ;iink Pro ject Explained î4t Fast Moving Meeting Seldom bas mare zip and pep been introduced into a local Lions Club meeting than on Monday night. President Earl Riddolls had bis cammittees in high gear and things just kept rolling right along. Four new membens wene admitted ta the club. Ballotting took place for the new president Who proved ta be the local ibad- minton and softball star, Jack Brough, listed in club annals as owning bis awn plumbing busi- nes. But this was only part of the business. Let's take it play by play. Sub-Deb Catering First, the excellent dinner was served by the C.G.I.T. group ai Trinity United Chunch, mostly High School girls who appeared ta be graduates in damestic sci- ence. And they had the tables cleared before Bart Smithson got bis movie prajector set up. It was brought in ta film the great anti-comrnunist, Anaconda Bnass Ca. film, secured for the occa- sion by the speaker ai the eve- ning, Rotanian John M. James. He added bis customary pep later on with a keen outline on plans for the new Memonial Rink. Cartoon Songs But the first film screened was a real novelty. It flashed Walt Disney cartoons afi birds, animais and landscapes with accampany- ing words ai popular sangs and the whole gang chonused ta the film tempo in community singing. Such as, for instance, Old Mac- Donald Had a Farm and Home on tbe Range. It was quite a rac- ket when the quacking ducks competed with braying mules on the film saund track, no, nat the audience; get the thing right. Youth Programn Jackc Parker, new president, boys and girls comrittee, took av- er for the main program. He re- iported on the expanded youth ser- vice program for the coming year and then called on Bob Kent ta introduce the auburn - haired, neatly attired guest speaker. What he told about the early history of Johnnie James will have ta be )published when this reporter is on holiday. However it ahl led up 1athe fa.ct that J.M.J. bad ac- ~aired a knaekêeÉrgnztMor âsit bas pltchforked bim into the Rink Management Cormîittee and Its trials and problems was what he talked about. He went back into history and told ai the ald rink burning down in June, 1936. Talk ai building a new one had gane on for 12 years with an interlude three years ago for a plebiscite authorizing $15,- 000 as municipal support. Then lately the Horsey legacy had add- ed another $9,500 and with other small donations, the amount now in the hands ai th- committee appraximates $25,000. But the to- tal cost ai a modern, natural-ice rink, built today would run ta about $75,000. That leaves a bal- ance ai $50,000 ta be raised large- ly through public subscriptions, and the drive was now on. Moral Factor The speaker said that every ef- fort would be made ta have the rink built this year and ready for the hockey and skating season this winter. He outlined the great benefit ai the building as an ahl- year community centre ta accam- modate particularly the youth ai the community but ai use and in- terest ta citizens ai ahl ages. He won applause by affirming that an undertaking ai this kind was a supreme community obligation ta give young people an outlet for healthful recreatian rather than ga elsewhere ta corne under the influence ai demoralizing distrac- tions. Alex McGregor, former mem- ber ai the Ontario Boy's Parlia- ment, endarsed every word ai it when he moved the vote ai thanks. The address was calculat- ed ta arouse public enthusiasm and according ta how it was re- ceived by the Lions it produced results. New Offleers Three past presidents ai the club took part in inducting the four new members, Manley Little- wood, Lavern Rehder, Glen Mar- tyn and Gea. Van Bridger. They received a rausing Lions Roar as the welcome invited by president Earl Riddolls. From the i2 members ai the new Board ai Directors elected two weeks ago, the ballotting for presiding officers went President, Jack Brough; Ist, vice president, Jack Cale; 2nd vice president, Ar- nold Anderson; 3rd vice presi- dent, Bob Kent. The lincoming Board aif1Directors: A. C. Ander- son, R. Barrett, J. Brough, J. E. Cale, L. Dewell, H.- L. Goddard, S. R. James, R. Kent, D. A. Mc- Gregor, Dr. W. G. Miller, N. E. Osborne, A. M. Thornpson. Col. McLaughlin Is Honored by Grand Chapier R.A.M. At the 90th Annual Convoca- tion ai the Grand Chapter, Royal Anch Masons ai Ontario, held in the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, April 28-29, Ex-Camp, Col. Lamne T. McLaughlin, C.M.G., D.S.O., Col. L. T. McLaughlin was hononed by being appointed Grand Sword Bearer for the Grand Chapter. This coveted dis- tinction carnies with it the honor ai being addnessed in future Very Excellent Companion. Col. Mc- Laughlin is ta be congratulated on this deserved recognition. Members ai Palestine Chapter, Royal Ach Masons, who attended the Convocation included lst Rt. Ex-Camp, Dr. Harold Fergu'son, Grand Superintendent, Ontario District No. 10, last year; Ex- Camp, A. W. G. Northcutt; Ex- Camp, W. G. Pascae, lst Princi- pal, Palestine Chapter; Ex-Camp, H. G. Freeman, 2nd Pnin.; Ex- Camp, R. E. Logan, Srd Pnin.; and Very Ex-Camp, Col. McLaugblin. In the elction ai officers for the, coming year, Dr. Blackwell, Lind- say, succeeds ta the office ai Sup- erintendent Ontario District No. 10, vacated by Rt. Ex-Camp, Dr. Ferguson. The Convocation was a billiant affair with all the lead- ing figures in Royal Arch Mason- ry present and the banquets and pragrarn ai the usual excellent standards. Editor Dies Allison Gels C.C.F. Nomination Speakers Attack Drew and Press At Party Convention Friday Night Norman Allison, Deputy Reeve of Bowmanville and president, ai Goodyear Union, 189, is the C.C.F. candidate for Durham County in the provincial election on June 7. He won the unanimous acclaim oi delegates at the C.C.F. nomin- ating convention held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall. Bowmanville, Friday night, May 7. He declared bis willingness ta stand ai ter three other nominees declined the honor. They were Wilfrid Bowles, former C.C.F. federal candidate, W. L. Lycett, former C.C.F. provincial candi- date and Otto Bragg, president, C. C.F. Riding Association. Mn. Bragg was chairman ai the meet- ing and conducted the business. Main Speaker Two outside speakers made the rallying speeches at the meeting, a Mr. Bennett, Toronto, a trade unionîst with some fanming ex- Serience and Mrs. Thomas, mem- er af the National Council ai the C.C.F. The chairman failed ta announce their first names. Oth- er short addresses were made by Messrs. Bragg, Bowles and Lycett and the candidate Mn. Allison. Since the press was chalienged at the meeting ta give a fair account of proceedings, the foilowing summary by The Statesman's ex- penienced political reporter is as- sembled fnom very accurate notes. Good Attendance Mr. Bragg opened proceedings with a word ai regret at the small attendance but before the meeting cancluded the chamber was pack- ed ta capacity. Wood Senate, Bawmanviile, had eight members present, mostly canfirmed Liber- aIs. The cbairman made it dlean that the riding campaign for the candidate would have ta be fi- nanced wholly by iunds taken up by secnetany J. L. Nichais and Howard Foley. Mn. Bragg made a very cogent and reasoned appeai in behali ai the C.C.F. movement and won much respect for e- fraining fiom ranconous state- ments. Attaeks Capltallb~ The Toronto speaker, Mn. Ben- nett, a stocky man with a shock ai beavy black bain, took an en- tirely diffenent course, and with rasping emphasis he fiayed the old-line parties, the rnoneyed in- tenests, Premier George Drew and the "capitalist" press. He was corrected on occasion by some in the audience for misquotation ai figures. In general terms he said that under the present capitalist system, onganized ion greediness, he was convinced we were on the way back ta the conditions ai the hungny thirties. Gov't. Domlnated The speaker dcclared that bath old-timc parties were completely dominated by big corporations which bad a strangle boid on the economic life ai Canada. He said tbat the Canadian Manufacturers' Association, The Bankers' Asso- ciation, the Canadian Chamber ai Commerce and Boards af Trade constituted the stnongest unions in Canada and with the power ai inten-locking directorates, dictat- ed the fiscal policies ai the gov- (Cantinued on Page Twa) New School Plans Almosi Completed Large Increase at Public School It was revealed that plans for 1 orts from Inspector McEwen and the new South Ward Public High School Agriculture Inspector School are alrnost completed and McClellan were received and fil-1 Sthe Board of Education will cali ed. for tenders at a very early date. Rqetro GogeWiee This was one of the main items Rqetfo ereWier discussed at the Board's regular erecting a fence along bis prop- znonthly meeting Friday night. erty bordering the Public School The need for this new school was referred to the Property i as soundly brought home ta th~e Committee with power ta act. The xnembers af the board when Pub- Board accepted an affer irom the lic School Principal A. M. Thomp- Gideo ns ta provide New Testa- son reported that there were 89 ments ta pupils in Grade V who c1hildren roG-istered ta start school want them. in September. This will increase Minimum salary for Publie the enrolment at the Public School teachers was increased ta Schools by mare than 45 pupils. $1,500 effective the Ist af Septem- Other items on a ver ' vbusy ber. Community Cauncil was agcfnda included the acceptance of, granted aLithority ta allat tîme M fi ss Richnrdson's resignation and use af the schools' grounds (rom the Public School staff. Re-i during the summer. Joseph E. Atkinson Joseph E. Atkinson, owner and publisher ai The Toronto Star and Stan Weekly, died at his home in Toronto, Satunday, May 8th, 1948, at the age ai 82. Born in New- castle, he rose from humble cmr- cumstances ta become the most wealthy and iniluential news- paper ownen in Canada, Prime Minister King and members ai bis Cabinet attended bis funenal an Tuesday as thousands mourned bis passing. He was anc ai Durham County's mast famous sans and bis early days gaverned bis liielong desire ta be ai service ta citizens in the humble waiks ai lufe. In bis will he made provision fan that ser- vice ta be continued in perpetuity aiten bis death. His eslate, said ta be in the neighbourhood ai 40 millions is placed in trust ta carry out bis great humanitanian pur- pose. Special Bus Service To B.T.S. Open House Wednesday Af tern'n Mr. Clane Ganton bas ncspond- ed ta popular nequest and arrang- e]a spe'cial bus service for the Hobby Show and Open House ta be held at the Ontario Training School for Boys on Wednesday aitemnoon, May 19. This suggestion was broached by a gnaup ai ladies fnom the St. Paul's W.A. aiten a recent visit and inspection ai thc' sebool. Bus- es will leave Ganton's station at 1:30, 2 and 2:30 p.m. and wil ne- turn passengers fram the school at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. A fane ai ten cents each way will be charg- ed. Double Day Sports Will Feature- Community Council Program for 241h A double-barreled sports week- end is already set, mapped out and advertised ta be held on Bow- manville High School grounds, May 22 and May 24. It is the second annual Cc-mmunity Coun- cil Field Day. Hut-this year it is twa field days, bath jarn-packed with action worth every cent of the price af admission. Track and Field Recreational Directar B ar t Srnithson, is again the chief arch- itect af the show. This is how he describes it: "The great Track and Field Meet will be held on Saturday, May 22j starting at 9:- 30 a.m., and cantinuing until al the heats and finals ai the 25 main events are run off. There was a smashing crowd last year; there'll be bigger one this year." "Entries are already pouring in. The Junior Events will corne on first; they are apen ta residents af Durham County only, with races ta accommodate boys and girls. In the afternoon the ev- ents are open ta residents af Dur- ham, Northumberland, Ontario, Victoria and Peterboro Counties. These are men's events and la- dies' events ,track and field." "The open events will be the. same as last year which attracted many of the track stars af Can- ada, some af them Olympic tal- ent. They'l1 be back again from Toronto and other cities and yau will see them in action. There are prizes for winners in every event, every section. Get your entries in early and do a bit of training. Phone Bart Smithsan at 880 or 2630."1 Baseball Opener "Well that's that; now let's go on ta Monday, the 24th. This op- ens the basebaîl season with ad- mission only silver collection or tickets at the gate. At 10:30 a.rn. the Newcastle team will tangle with Bowrnanville in the Inter- mediate "B" O.B.A. and it will be a humdinger. At 3:30 p.m. the Bowrnanville Juniors will line up against tleir league appanents in the opening Junior "B" O.B.A. Finally after shouting ail day, get ready for the dance at night." Mr. Smiths'on added: This Track and Field Day is sanctioned by the Central Ontario Branch A. A.U. of Canada and the Ontario Branch, W.A.A.F. ai Canada and is thus in the top brackets af Can- adian Track and Field Events. Mark your calendar, May 22 and May 24, for a grand time. Durham County Farm Boys Stand High in Kempiville Exams Equalling the splendid record ai last year the Durham County farn boys attending Kemptville Agicultural School during the seminar just closed have made a remankable shawing in the exam- mnations recently concluded. In the second year, Bruce Tay- lor, Enniskillen, carne second, just as he did last year, when he was anly a point behind the top man, Charles Langmaid, Hamp t on. Bruce graduated this year only seven points back ai the leading man, Arthur Bennett ai Spencer- ville. With bis placement, Bruce wins the Ottawa Journal Prize ai $25.00 for highest proiiciency in Animal Husbandry. Second Year Marks Others who graduated were Charles Langmaid in 7th place andRâlph Simpson, Bowmanville, in l4th pblace. The marks obtali'- ed by the abave are as follaws: (1) Arthur Bennett, 1905; (2) Bruce Taylor 1898-82 per cent; (7) Charles Langmaid, 1782-77 per cent; (14) Ralph Simpson, 1664-72.3 per cent. Bruce Taylor and Charles Lang- maid attended the School on scholarships provided by J. S. Mc- Lean, president, Canada Packers. Averaging the two years the boys made a fine record which will be gratifying ta their sponsor, and particularly their coach, Ed. Sum- mers, Agicultural Representa- tive. First Year Marks In the first year, Wesley Hilîs, son ai Mn. and Mrs. Albert Hilîs, Enniskillen, carne first with 1963 marks for an 85.3 percentage. He wins the awards that go with bis fine standing. In second place came Jack Green, Nestleton, with 1955 marks and 85 per cent. His team mate, Stuart Donneil, Black- stocl4, placed 6th with 1792 and 77.9 er cent. Wes Hills attended the school an bis own while Jack Green and Stugrt Dorrel1 enrolled under the J. .. McLean iirst year scholar- ships. In'thls class lasf year Chas. Langmald and Bruce Taylor came first and second. Young Wes Hilîs is ta be congratulated an winning first place. These -boys will re- turn ta graduate next year. Mn. McLean and Mr. Summers will be equally gratified with the shawing ai these first year students. Col. and Nrs. R. S. NcLaughlin Honored Amid Their Nany Friends (By Je Aldwlnckle ln the Oshawa, Times-Gazette) Visibly moved by the express- ions ai affection and congratula- tion extended thcmn by the Rev. George Telford in presenting a giit on behali ai the assernbled company, Col. and Mrs. McLaugh- lin each responded in tbe manner that has made thern dean ta the people ai Oshawa, at the reception heid in thein honon in McLaughlin Hall, Oshawa General Hospital, Monday aiternoon. The occasion comrnemorated thein golden wed- ding wbich tbey obsenved on February 2nd while thcy were in Bermuda, and which their closest friends at home planned ta cele- brate immediately on their ne- turn. In bis address Mn. Telford ne- fenred ta the couple as "Deanly Beloved" as beiitted the occasion, poînting out that the terrn was applicd ta the congregation in the wedding service, but in this case be was applying it tço tbem. Draw- ing still further fnorn the marniage ceremony he spoke ai the chal- lenge, which begins, "If any man can show any just cause wby they may not lawfully be joincd ta- gether . . . In this case, be said, Mn. McLaughin bad met the challenge and "carnied off the belle ai Kinsale." Unafiected, Klndly Folk "For thein fiity yeans ai service, unsunpassed, they bave endeared thcmselves ta us as unafiected, kindly folk, living here in their home town," he said. In pncsenting the tray he described it as sterling silver for the sincenihtit repre sented; goiden-faced, repnesenting the beauty ai iiity years ai mar- rîed happiness and bearing a weight ai good wîshes, love and appreciation. "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shaît find it aiter many days," he quoted, adding, "the tray I now ask you ta accept as a token ai affectionate regard from your friends in Oshawa, is piled high with the invisible bread ai warm appreciation and sincer- est wishes for your future hap- piness." At this point Mn. J. H. Beaton set before the beaminz couple a magnificent basket ai fiity yeilow roses tied with rich golden satin ribbon. Golden Memories ____________________ £±r. c 'ugnun re *ea nrs an d it was obviaus that he wvas Mr. C. M. Murdofi. Mr. aid Mns. affectedby the warm tnibute. He Cecil Flliott and son. Patl. a-rcled the snaw storm that b.ad onto, spent Sunday in Bowman- 'been bîawinz for two days pnior ville visiting relatives. ito bis weddîng day, tiity yeagss ago, and how he had appeaied ta "Billy the Mail Man" ta see himi tbrougb, along with His Majesty's Mail. And Billy did. "We climbed into the aid bob sleigb, buried aur feet in the straw, bundlecf ounselves in rugs and we were off, he said, warm- ing ta bis stany. Over fences and through iarmyards went Billy the Mail man and the prospective bridegnoam, wha was detenmined the wedding wouid not be de- layed. With warning simpiicity he toid ai the girl "with a complexion that would make a June rose blush" that sang in the choir ai Tyrone Churcb, and ai bis decis- 'ion ta make her bis bride. That was fiity yeans ago, be said. "fiity years that have gone very fast, and during which we have receiv- ed many blessings. We have five children, 12 grandchiidren, and one great grandchild. We are truly thankful for ail that we have en- jayed together and ta everyone ai you ion making this occasion a memorable and bappy one." A Wlfe's Tibute "I like the name 'Golden Wed- ding' " said Mrs. McLaughlin in ber reply. "It sounds like a noyai ceremony. In the union ai twa lives for fifty years the golden annivcnsany means sa much. It is the gold that covers the wrought steel ai matrirnony." "It is the custom in Bermuda ta have twa wedding cakes," she said, "a fruit cake decorated .ith gold ieai for the bridegroom, and a white cake decorated in silver for the bride. The fruit cake sy- mbalîzes wealth, upkeeping and longevity, and the white cake stands for innocence, virginity. sweetness and hope. Aiter iifty years I feit it was safe ta settle for the fruit cake and I had a cake baked irom the pnize winning ne- cipe that I used for mny awn wed- dine cake. "Before you al I would like ta thank my husband fon the cane he bas taken of me ail these years, and ta yau, my friends, dean and close, I offer my sincere thanks for your attention, kindness and gits ai today." A Happy O)ccasion The reception was attended by some 200 guests, local friends ai Col. and Mrs. McLaughlin, among whorn were Miss Isabel McLaugh- lin, their daughten irom Taranto; Col. Lamne T.'McLaughlin, a cou- sin from Bowmanville, and Mn. and Mns. Norman Irwin, a son- in-law and daughter from East (Contlnued on Page Four) St. Paul's Speaker Stephen G. Saywell Prorninent Oshawa -business- man and lay preacher at North Oshawa United Church who will be guest preacher at St. Paul's United Church Sunday School Anniversary Services next Sun- day, May 16, bath rnorning and evening services. Mr. Saywell is well-known locally particularly for bis work arnong Young Pea- ple's organizatian ai the Oshawa Presbyteny ai the United Church and as former supply preacher at St. Paul's Church. Trinity Auxiliary Receives Messages From NeedyEurope The ladies o£ Trinity W.A. met in the Sunday Schoal roomn on Tuesday aiternoon, May 11 for their regular monthly meeting. Mrs. W. Clark had charge ai the prograrn. Mrs. A. Baker opened the meeting and Mns. L. Dewell gave a splendid paper stressing contentment and helpiulness. Let us give ourselves ta displaying mare kindness and be ready ta give ai aur time and talents. Mrs. Pritchard sang two solos, "0 Lit- tle Mother ai Mine" and "My Mother's Rosary.' ' Mrs. L. God- dard gave a reading, "Mother's Way." Mrs. L. Nichais gave a splendid repart ai a recent W.A. Preshyterial meeting held in Osh- awa. Rev. JT. Griffith told ai recelv'- ing several letters fram Europe ai thanks for relief parcels which the ladies have been sending and read excerpts from aone he had recently receîved from France. A full agenda followed presided ov- er by Mrs. George Miller in the absence ai the president, Mrs. C. W. Sleman. The meeting closed with prayer. Ir. Basketballers Banquetted By Dave Buckspan The Rotary Junior Basketball Team, District Champions and runners-up for the Ontario title this season, were given a fine sendofi inta the basebaîl season Wednesday night, when sports- booster, Dave Buckspan, manager ai the Royal Theatre, gave the team a splendid banquet. It was held in the Carter Fam- ily Tea Roam and the boys did full justice ta the excellent din- ner. Mr. Buckspan made a nice congratulatory addness and pre- dicted a big success next yean since this was the finst season for the billiant team. He was given a rousing round ai thanks for the banquet and his intenest in the tearn. In behalf ai the boys, manager Walt DeGeer and his right band man in team management and coaching, Deac Goddard, nespond- ed in fitting terms and with full assurance that fans like Mn. Buckspan had much ta do with encouraging the team ta drive thnough ta a top position in the League and in the playofis. It was a grand evening. Molher's Day Service Ai Si. Paul's Church Mothen's Day was iittingly ob- senved at St. Paul's last Sunday when at the mnorning hour ai worship the mînister, Rev. G. Cameron Quigley, spoke an the theme, "The Family Unit," with reference ta the particular place ai mothens within it. The communion table was adorned by a basket ai beautiful flowcrs, in memony ai Dr. and Mrs. Robent Young, which had been sent by their daughters inom the Canadian West. Within the morning service three children were presented by their parents fan the sacrament ai baptism. lmmediateiy follow- ing the service, in a private cere- many, two other children receiv- ed the same rite. These five were: Peter Norman, infant son ai Mn. and Mrs. Kenneth Werry; Gail Patricia, infant daughter ai Mn. and Mrs. Ivan Hobbs; Donna Mar- garet Ruth, infant daughter ai Merchants Iack New Arena Donations Close to $4,000 In First Week of Campaigu The Arena campaign for funds is progressing favorably w it h merchants alang main street back- ing the' praject almost 100 per cent. They are really enthusias- tic, realizing that an arena will be a wonderful asset ta the town in providing recreation facilities for young and aid. Although ahl business people have nat been interviewed, the following donations and promises have been received and, others will follow next week: Kitson Bras. (Frigid Lockers) ---------- -- $200 D. Higgan (Electric)---- 200 F. F. Morris (Furniturc)- 200 Cold Spring Beverages (Pepsi-Cola)---------------- 200 Breslin's Ready-to-Wear - 200 Garton Coach LUnes 200 Glen Rae Dairy ------- ---200 W. Len Elliott (Plumber)- 200 Jury & Loveli (Drugs) -- 200 Alex McGregor (Drugs)- 200 P. R. Cowling (Drugs) --200 Sealtite Insulatian Ltd. 200 Palmer Motor Sales -------200 Mason & Dale (Hardware) 200 S. R. James (Insurance) 100 N. E. Osborne (Insurance)- 100 Stedman Stores --------- - 100 Couch, Johnston & Cryder- man (Dry Goods) - -- 100 F. Jarniesan (Tires) 100 J. W. Jewell (Statianery)- 100 A. E. McGregor & Ca. (Hardwvare)------------ 100 Bowmanville Cleaners 50 McFeeters' Bras. (Fruits, Groceries) --------50 N. J. Allun (Meats) 50 F. Knox (Shoes) --------- 50 W. J. Bagnell (Confection- ery) ----------------------- 50 Bowmanville Business Schaol (Mrs. Bartlett) - 25 Atkins' FloWer Shop ----- 25 Howard Hançock (Massey- Harris) ------- ------ - 25 Bob Burns ---------------- 10 Marvin Compeau (Shae Re- pair) 2 Total $3,837 The point that was most grati- fying was th'it in almost every case the donor said that their do- nation was to get the rink started this year, but, if more funds wert needed later on they would dt what they could ta help atili fur« ther. With this spirit arnong our bus. mnes men and wamen, there is little doubt in the minds af thf committee that the general popu. lation, including business and factory ernployees, retired citi. zens, school teachers, industrial. ists, farmers and others will de their utmnost ta make their con. tributions as soan as passible and as large as they can. Please re. member that anyone wishîng tg donate funds may do so by depas, iting thema in either ai aur local banks where receipts are avail. able. On Tuesday night, two memn. bers ai the committee, plus May.- or Sidney Little and Councillor I.., C. Mason vlsited Lindsay and Omnemee arenas and were masi impressed with Lindsay. They have an ice surface of 180 x 80 feet with seating accommodation for nearly 2,000 people, but the rink is actually ten ta 14 feet shorter than the prapased adap. tation ai Hespeler Arena which would mean a saving oi $5,000 ta $10,000. They have a rnetal roof and sides, but stated that they were troubled with cansid- erable condensation which would be avoided with the cernent blockc siding and wooden roof. They have a three starey brick front on the building housing lunch count,. er, a meeting roomn and an arts and craits room aon the top floor. With such a set-up here Boy Scouts and other organizations could be easily housed. The next trip will be ta Uxbridge and pas- sibly Cannington. Ornernee was considered tao srnall and flot en- tirely satisiactory for other rea. sons. This week a campaign will be. gin in Bowmanville Fouadty aon Friday aiternoon. The arganiza. tion work preparatary to conduct. ing a general canvass ai the town later on is now underway, but (Cantinued on Page Four) Liberals Choose Garnet Shields To ContestDurham County Seat In Ontario Election, June .7 Gannet Shields, well known farmer ai Cavan Township, and Past President, Durham Caunty Liberal Association bas accepted the nomination as Liberal candi- date in the fonthcoming 'provin- cial election June 7. Oniy twa names were placed in nomination at the party convention held in Orono Town Hall, Wednesdayý night, May 5, Mn. Shields and Roy W. NichaIs, widely known automotive dealer ai Courtice and Councillor ai Danlington Town- ship. Caiied ta the platiorm ta speak, each sought ta retire in favor ai the othen. Mn. Shields spoke iirst and de- clared that pressing pensonal ai- fairs made it impossible for him ta do full justice ta the require- ments ai the party in the cam- paign and be was unanimously in favour ai Mn. Nichais wbo won great applause as he came ta the platfonm. But Mn. NichaIs, speak- ing ciearly and sincenely, stated that for reasons ai health at a time when he was expanding bis business with new building con- struction in Bowmanville, lef t him no option but ta decline the honor and responsibility. He made a great impression with a short political speech in which he pledged bis full support ta any candidate selected. Mr. Shields Accepts Aiten a bnief intermission dur- ing whîch President Mel Staples and Mn. Nichais again importun- ed Mr. Shields ta stand, be finally consented and made one ai the best fighting speeches ai the eve- ning. He was acclaimed by the delegates for giving up his self- interests for the party. Mn. Sta- ples, president oi the Durham County Liberal Association, was chairman and made an unusualiy effective appeal ta organize for the campaign. Mns. Olga Gibson. Newcastle, secretary-treasurer ai the association, presented a most comprehensive repart ai the past year's activities and rcported a small balance in the treasury. This was handsomely repaired with a collection aif.$116.10 taken during the intermission. Guest Speakers The guest speakers for the eve- ning were Hon. P. M. Dewan, Minister ai Agriculture in the Hepburn government, and Ver- non Singer, young Toronto law- yen, recently elected president, Young Liberai Association ai On- tario. Others on the plationm in- cluded W. F. Rickard, ex-M.P., Cecil Mercer, ex-M.P.P., . ar1l Nicholîs, Part Hope, presi dent, ai Durham Yaung .Liberals and bis vice president, Alan Peters, Hope Township. Mr. Nicholîs introduc- ed Mr. Singer and Mr. Mercen in- troduced bis former colleague, Hon. P. M. Dewan. Mr. Singer, a forceful speaker, calied upon Ontario youth ta take a more active share in politics and warned ai the steady pressure ai leftîsts ta win control ai govern- ment. He criticized Premier Drew for calling a snap election on the "pbony" issue ai Hydro change- aven. He said Mn. Drew was re~. sponsible for leaving Durhanm County unrepresented aiter Dr. Vivian had gane on ta McGil Un. iversity. Mn. Singer spoke in fine terms ai Major John Foote, V.C., the Progressive Conservative can- didate, but believed be was a Lib. LIBERAL PRESImRMT biel H. Staples eral at heant. He deciared that the panty must undertake a strang campaign ta win back Durham County at this election. Hon. P. M. Dewan Hon. P. M. Dewan made an ex- haustive summary ai the short- comings ai the Dnew governent and agnced with Mr. Singer that the Liberal party expected an- other year ai arganizatian under Liberal leader Farquhar Oliver befare an election was cailed. The speaker deait at some length an agnicultural policies with whicli he was completely familiar and scored tbe County Committees set up by Mr. Drew as a feeble at- tcmpt ta pad out bis 22 election promises. Declaning that Mr. Dnew bad a dictator complex, he feit tbat if Major Focte was elect. cd he would bave little say if the present gavcrnmcnt was netumned. Postive Policiez As ta positive policiez advocat. cd by the Liberal leader, Han. Farquhar Oliver, Mm. Dewan mentioned tbree in panticulan; a reduction ai 3c In the gas tax; a mare positive approach ta bas- pital assistance without assessing the 20 per cent amusement tax and a real Liberal housing plan. Concluding a figbting speech, Mn. Dewan closed with a strong ap- peai ta arganize and get ovt the vote ta elect Mr. Shields, the Lib- eral member for Durham County. (Continued on Page Fuur) 1 ICI Zbe eana lan