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-~ ~/p'~~ . - - ~ --.--. -- -.--. -~ .-.--. ,.-.--,-.~-. - - t--..- .....- ..'-.---...- -...............--...-.... .~ -.......~. THURSDAY, JUNE 24th, 1948 THM CANADIAN STATESMAN, IROWMANVrLLE. ONTARTO Early Elections in Ontario Were Grim Events in Old Days Early elections in Ontario were exciting and sometimes grim af- fairs. Such records as have sur- vived suggest that even a shoot- ing or stabbing affray was flot uncommon. In 1800 the government in the Ottawa District was mixed-civil and military. Except for the mun- Icipal counicil and for Parliament officiais were appointed. This era of virtuous administration deter- iorated somewhat as time went on. The country was poor and the statutes were few. People were described as generally free fromn quarrels unless they indulg- ed too freely in rum. Men would have blushed to offer or to receive a bribe. When Mr. W. L. MacKenzie's election was twice voîded and he was permitted to take his seat for Ha]dimand after the third election to the same Parliament, thie cost to him for the three elections xvas only five dollars. The electors did flot hesitate to turn against leaders who displeased them. When "Jamie" Johnston ran against the supporters of the Fa- mily Compact the Bytown voters elected hlm by a huge majority. Then he resigncd his scat. Later when he thought to take it he was ejected from the House. The same electors by an overwhelm- ing vote left him at home in hi.s second election bld. Voting sometimes lasted days. There were no secret ballots and each voter announced which can- didate he wished to support. 0f- ten he would be set uipon by his WA TCH IREPAIRINGI for satisfaction reasonable prices Brlng Your Watch To Us ALL WATCH REPAIRS GUARANTEED For One Year MAINSPRINGS INCLUDED MIARRS JEWELLERY BOWMANVTILLE 43 Ring St. W. Phone 463 NOTICE op- 'ton ion on- nty. ýver ter- ers. ýad, ree. in Af- :in- lof ýnes as the re- the Lion in 600 ýuld .'ed 823 By. es- opponients. When Mr. Pinkey, posed Captain Lyon in Carle- County for warden the eleci lasted one week. There waso ly one polling place in the cou! This necessitatefi long trips oi difficult roads and a week's eni tainment for the camp followE Open house was kept and bre beef, cheese and drinks were fi The beverages were conveyd puncheons and huge barrels.j ter gaining this election, Mr. P key gave a poetical description the polling. A couple of Ii were "Thom Acres as cunning any pet fox; The bread and1 cheese he locked up in a box.' One of the hottest election ca paigns waq, that for the first: presentative for BytoWn in1 new legislature after the Uni of Upper and Lower Canada 1841. Nominally there werei voters but in reality only 90 coi vote since many at that time liK on Ordance lands bought in Il and leased to them by Col.1 Only those who bought land fr Nicholas Sparks or Theodore B serer were entitled to vote. Lord Sydenham, then Gov, nor-General, made it plain to1 local electors that he was anxic to have Mr. Stewart Derbyshi an outsider in the new Parl ment. Mr. William Stewart, a cal founder and candidate, bitt, ly resented the intrusion. At1 close of the poil which took ph on March 8 and 9, Mr. Der shire was declared elected, 'b: majority of 27 out of 81 votes w a reserve of 16." Thp protests which follov were stated as follows: Unc executive influence he was r, ommended and introduced to1 inhabitants of Bytown. He: fused to state where his propei was situated on which lie decla: his qualifications. The returni officers dîd not keep order, voti being threatened and preveni from coming to the polI. The turning officer reported vo contrary to the letter and spi of the law and administered1 oath to persons in an intoxical state. Voters were insulted a assaulted *by the partisans of 3 Stewart De'rbyshire. At Confederation timec learned professor referred to 0 awa as " a suli-Aretic lumber v lage converted by a royal me date into a political cockpit." Some of the local political cc troversies of Sir John A. MacDc ald's time have their counterpa today. When the Dominion gc ernment established the first E perimental Farm here much ci icism was offered, by the farn electorate. It was felt that practical farmer could adopt procedures unless lie had oth income behind hlm. A gentleman from Quebec sa that after a visit to the palati stables of the farm lie had dit culty in making lis horses eni bis own poor establishment ev, under a whip. The multiplication of gover ment departments because Confederation was referred to "the extension of patronage" ai UmFARMERS 24-HOUR SERVICE We pay as hlgh as $10.00 for Dead or Crippled Horses and Cows Accordlng to size and eonditon-Small animais removed free. No trouble to the farmer. We do the loading HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR OLD HORSES PHONE 4026 PETERBOROUGH - REVERSE CHARGES NICK PECONI, Owner HJGGON ELECTRIC Your General Electric Appliance Dealer Phone 438 Bowinanvilie 42 King st. "the increase of supporting vot- ers." Opposition speakers advo- cated that the salaries of govern- ment workers and members be lowered with that of the profes- sions. The banks even in those days came in for their share cf criticism and complaints. Their lending rates of 8 or 9 per cent and dividends of 16 per cent be- came politicai topics. THE COVE Season 1948-Foreworal Noises of lawn mowers, banners er- and greetings called fromn cottage the to cottage at the weekends have aus summoned our Bird to take up his ire, percli again at the cross roads. lia- After nearly twenty years as 10- good neiglibors the H. W. Simp- er- sons will lie at the Cove only as the visitors this year-but may they ýace be frequent, say we ail. by- The Armstrongs have built a y' a very fine cottage on the east road. 'ith Mr. C. P. Robins of the Ontario Highways Department is spend- ved ing a week of h.s holiday clearing ýder lis newly acquired lot on Mid- 'ec- dle March. the Mr. Mac Enrig who says lie re- spent the happiest summer of lis ýrty life at the Cove over twenty years red ago has taken the "G uIl & Loon" iing at Cedar Crest while lie builds for ters his familv on the last available lot ited in that section. re- When our good frîend, Mr Al- tes bert Bail of Poplar Lodge entered irit the select order of octogenarians the a few weeks ago lis family gave ted "the youngster" a birthday party and at the 'beautiful new home of Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Erz in Leaside. Mrs, Jack Attweil and Mrs. JohnhBal one of Owen Sound were joint 'ost tt- esses with a bevy of Attweli vil- granddaughters-in-law as assist- an- ants. Chequers bas almost overcome on- thc handicap of the lost war years. o n- Fromariest daffodil to latest irts aster ilt wililibe in bloom; among ov- th lwers is a lacy white spe- dx ces of phiox sent from a Surrey it- gard, to be a constant reminder ner of the friendship and kindliness n0 of the English folk for our Cana- its dian boys. her Watch for the McCartney cal- endar which will be distributed aid about July 1. It will carry àn tial invitation. Think before you. turn fi- it down. er Why Come to Chapel? en. "The old commandments r-stand. "-Kipling. 2. In ail thy ways acknweg asHlm and He shahl direct thy paths. ind 3. Everyone ought to pay lis debts and do his share towards idischarging the obligations of so- ciety. 4. Strong men at the Chapel need re-inforcing. 5. Christianity and democracy are inseparable. Your cutry' fate is in the balanceý. Waýrtcyh where you throw your weight. "Curse ye the inhabitants because they came not to the help of the Lord against the mighty." 6. Make no niistake. Youth is looking for leadership. If you fail them. "it were better that a milîstone were hanged about your neck and ye were drowned." 7. Did you know that Psychis- trists draw few patients from re- gular church attendants? Onej hour a week in community wor- ship is smali price to pay for a balanced personality. 8. If vitamins A - - - G keep us physically fit, what about the spiritual vitamins we absorli from One who said "I am Alpha and Omega." 9. TIen, there are memories- memories of things we can neyer forget -memories of faces tîat wili neyer fade - memories of vows that are the glory of youth. 10. To pray together in what- ever tongue or rituai is the most tender brotherhood of hope. and symvatîy that mnen can contact in life.Mme de Stael. Summer Fui, To Be Broadcast A series of broadcasts entitled "Summertime is Funtime" lias been arranged for your listening pleasure, and to give you a chance to learn what other communities are doing in recreational work. Station CJBC generously donat- ed the time from 5 to 5:15 on Mondays in June, July and Aug- ust to the Recreation Directors of this area. The Community Play- ground aspect of recreation is ma- jor and most interesting at thisj time of year, because s ummer means outdoor fun for ail. Stay tuned to the series ail sum- mer, because you will meet peo- pie from ail over, Icar what they are doing with leisure time and share vour own community's ex- periences with thcmn when your time comes. DRAINCHI CANADIAN Bowrnanville Higl ScIîool Grounds' 2 Blg FRIDAY JUNE Nigluts ANO 25. MOST BEAUTIFUL CHILD CONTEST SATURDAY NIGHT - STARTS 6:30 p.m. Open ta any child under 5 years of age who can walk across the stage under his or her own power. Judging will be done by ap- plause meter. Prizes: lst, $15; 2nd, $10; 3rd, $5 Novelly Prize for Every Contestant OF NOVELTY GAMES and ENTERTAINMENT WILL BE FEATURED BOTH NIGHTS -u g- COME EARLY and STAY LATE FOR LOTS 0F FUN (Proceeds for Bowmanville Legion Building Fund) a DO WMAN VILL*E .2 Fun 2 SAUR.DAÀY X JUN'E 26 FIVE RADIOS TO BE GIVEN AWAY ABSOLUTELY FREE Five beautiful radios will be given away absolutely free as attendance prizes. Ail you have ta do is pick up a free ticket when you enter the grounds and deposit it in the box. You then stay on the grounds until your number is called, but you must be on the grounds. Three of these beautiful radios will be given away Friday night and two on Saturday night. First radio will be given away early each evening. Be there early ta win. WIN A NEW 1948 CHEVROLET COACH This brand new car, will be given away ta the lucky ticket holder whose ticket is drawn and who can answer the question. Make sure you have enough tickets ta give you a good chance. Tickets may be purchased from any member of Legion. Draw WiII Be Made Saturday SPECIAL BAND MUSI~ WILL BE PROVIDEl- BY THE B.T.S. BUGLi BAND, FRIDAY NIGH, STARTING AT 6:3, .1 y) THERE WILL BE SOMETHING NEW FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO DO iliArm