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24~I, %49 Unt4à Church PlanB Pergonal Visit Campalgjn ln Fall Yritty thousand menx and women W the United Church of Canada from Labrador to the Quecix Char- lotte Islands wilU te enlisted for lise week of Nov. 20 to 27 to make peson ai visits to other United Chrhadherents and merixers for the purpose of securing 100, 000 new contributors to the home end overseas Christianx services o! The United Chitreh of Canada. The forward drive is a part of 1kg 25th anniverstary observances thelb United Churcli and is lead- ~up to the raising o! $3,000,000 fO1M0 for the Missionary and So- e and Educational phases o! the ehurch's work. The three million dollar goal is double what the Church raised in 1940, and is about 90 jper cent higher than the pre- sent contribuUo n There are 2,0013 000 people in Canada who are registered in the census enroîlment as belonglng to the United- Church of Canada, Rev. D. G. Ridout, D.D., sald to- day. Dr. Ridout is secretary of the Missionary and Maintenance Com- mittee of the United Church, re- sponsible for directing this great advance in the church's givings. He Is optimistic that the campaigx will be successful. "The object of our personal vis- itation la to inform, interest and encourage cooperation of ail fami- lies, members and adherents, in the life and work of the church, both locally and in the Dominion and world-wlde fields", Dr. Ridout said. Half a million homes will b. vis- ited during the campaigx week. Most people neyer write the first one. The lorty-sixth Zane Grey novel 1, ready. F rom Carton To Icebox JCo Hospitality 6-Boftle Carton 250 Phuass ur es/ .,Bo ..bthowI»d botte 1ciCc-cola unde o-o-- -.RWtth Coca-Cola Lt4j HANDLY'S1 CARDONATED BEVERAGES OSHAWA PHONE 7551 Historical Pageant "Salute to Canada" Plcxnned July 27-31 Midland, Ont., July 11.-Cana- dian history bas just been made bere. Today, 300 years after he was massacred by the Iroquois Indians, the relics o! the great Cânadian martyr, St. John de Bre- beuf, lie meacefully in the sanctu- ary of the Martyrs' Shrine near the spot where he offered his life while bringing Christianity to the New World. The Most Reverend Maurice Roy, D. D., Archbishop o! Québec, accompanied by clergy and a great pilgrimage from Montreal, Quebec City, Sturgeon Falls, Sudbury, North Bay and other points, solemnly accompanied the relics of the gallant missionary back to this historical site. For the past 300 years the relics of this martyr saint have been kept by the French Canadian Jeauits o! Quebec City. The tercentennial o! the death of the Martyrs will b. observcd at the Martyrs' Shrine, near Mid- land, by a colourful and spectacul- ar pageant which bas, as its themne, "out o! the ashes of a seem- ingly conquered nation o! Hur- onia arose our glorlous Canada." It will te presented on July 27 to 31 under the auspices of the Socle- ty-of Jesus. Called "Salute to Canada," this historical pageant wlll be present- cd on a steep bill near the Mar- tyrs' Shrine and four stages will be used, on various levels of the bîllside. Upwards of 500 per- sons will participate in the spec- tacle. The pageant bas been wrlttcn and will be produced by Rev. Daniel A. Lord of St. Louis, Mis- souri, but Canadian talent only is being used. Colorful costumes, unique lighting effecta, dramatic scenes and inspiring music will make the pageant a neyer-to-be- forgotten spectacle in the opinion of its producer. It is expect ed that this bistorical event will attract thousands of visitons to, Midland and district from variaus parts of Canada ànd the United States. Already six special trains have been sched- uled from Toronto to bring visi- tdrs to the event and a numnber of busses are beir1g chantened in various provincial 5oints. "I don't think Canadians take enough national pnide in their great country," said Father Lord, when interviewed. "I'm sure that everyone who sees this pageant will tecome more proud o! bis great henitage and tbankful that he is a Canadian. Anyone wish- ing specific information about the pageant ehould inquire fronx the Martyr's Shrine at Midland or at the Jesuit Seminary, 403 Well- ington St. West, Toronto."_ 7 WÉE-VNG BAIRD - HoWA Baskets o! larspur and white peonies forxned the setting in the United Church, Port Ferry, for an early summer wedding, on Sat- day afternoon, June 18, when Mary Ida 1-owsam, daughter o! Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Howsam, Port Ferry, formerly o! Soline, was united in marriage with James Ailan Baird, son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Baird o! Saintfield. Rev. W. C. Smith performed the double ring cenemony. Mrs. V. P. Stouffer played the wedding music and Dr. George Werry, Oshawa, sang "Always" and the 'Lord's Frayer"l and during the signing of the register sang "At Dawning" with Mrs. V. F. Stouf- fer playing the violin obligato. Given in marriage by ber father, the bride was gowned in ivory slipper satin, fashioned with a mouldedi bodice and richly gather- ed skirt ending in a circular train. The bodice was made with a rounded neckline inset with an embroidered lace yoke. Her veil o! tulle illusion which flowed be- yond the ramn of ber gown was crestcd with a coronet of pearîs, and she carried a cascaded bouquet o! white Gardenias. Miss Dorothy Howsam was maid of bonour and wone a gown of turquoise taffeta desîgned with fitted todice and skirt draped at the hipline to form panniers and a bustie tack. The bodice was made with a sweetheart neckline and puff sleeves which were worn with matching mi*ttens. Her heart- shaped headdress was fashioned of tulle and she carnied a cascade of sweet peas and stephanitis. Mrs. Roddy Foster, Miss Louise Howsam, and Miss Beryl Cook, her attendants, were gowned in pink, yellow, and green taffeta, nespectively, fasbioned on lines identical with that worn by thei maid of honour with mnatchingi beaddresses and mittens, they car- ried nosegays of gladioli and dais- ies. The flower girl was little Miss Patsy Finley, cousin of the bride- « groom, who wore a long frock of1 pink taffeta with lace trimmings with which she wore a flower1 headdress and matching mittens.1 Her flowers were a nosegay of Cornflower and Baby's treath.1 The ring bearer was master Johnny Williams, cousin of the1 bride, attired' un long ivory flan-1 nel trousers with ivory satini blouse and carried the rings on a matching cushion. The best man was Mr. Roddy Foster and the ushers, Mr. Stewart Morrison, Mr. Ivan Bruce, and Mr. Lawrence Monrison. The reception was held at 'Beechrest" home o! the bride's parents. To receive the guests the tnlde's mother wore a gown o! azure blue crepe. Her hat was Royal Canadian Navy Destroyers Shown below are three of the Royal Canadian Navy destroyers engaged this summer ln providing sea training for officers and men from the 20 Naval Divisions across Canada, "Nootka" and "Haida" are attached to the East Coast f leet and "Athabaskan" is based on the West Coast. a wide brimmed model of navy blue mohair; navy gloves and shoes, and corsage of pink gar- denias completed 4er costume. The bridegroom's m6ther, who as- sisted, was gowned in misty grey crepe and lace, with navy blue accessories, and pink gardeniias composed her corsage. The wedding luncheon was served on tb~e Iawn with about one hundred guests present. Girl friends of the bride who served were Helen Diamond, Margaret McCullough, Hlelen Cook, Doris Wallace, Ann Goode, Patricia Wilkinson. The bride's table was centered with the three tier wed,àing cake in a setting o! tulle and petals. Later Mn. and Mrs. Baird left by motor for points in Eastern Canada, and on their returix will reside on the groom's farm at Saintfield. For. the boncymoon-tnip, the bride chose a honey-beige tnico- tine suit with which she wore natural bat and gloves, bunter's green shoes and bag with a cor- sage of white gardenias. Before leaving the bride presented ber bouquet to the maternai grand- mothens present, Mrs. A. Wil- lims, of Port Ferry, and Mrs. H. Finley, of Sonya. St. John's Anglican S.S. Picnic at Orono An Enj oyable Af f air St. John's Anglican Church Sunday School picnic was held at Orono Park, on Saturday, July 2, The weather was perfect and the children enjoyed the cool water in the swhnming pool. Many enjoyed an excursion through the For- estry. Wlnners of races conducted by H. McDonald, Rev. J. deP. Wright and E. Lunn were: 5 yrs. and under, Billy Brown, Donna Gould; 6 and 7 yrs., Donna Henning, Dinah Downey, Carolyn Mac- Donald; 8 and 9 yrs., Len Crossey, Sharon Kilpatrick, Wanda Mc- Farland; 10 and il yrs., Johnnie Lunn, Francis Downey, John Mason; 12 and 13 yrs., R. Wilson, R. Rogers, Ralph Vine and Ger- trude Ritter; 14 and 15 yrs., Dor- othy Kilpa.trick, Patsy Mason, Doreen Allun; Open Race, Doro- thy Kilpatrick, Allan Moffat; Married Women's Race, Mrs. W. Kilpatrick, Mrs. R. Brown, Mrs. G. VanBridger. The races were followed ty a peanut scramble and ice cream cones were given to ail. The bountiful supper was held on the iawn uder the shady trees in true picnic style. OBITUARY WILLIAM WALLACE A resident of Oshawa and an inspector at General Motora for some years, William Wallace died late Saturday evening, July 2, lin Oshawa General Hospital, in his 73rd ycar. He had been lin fail- ing bealth for the past 15 months. A son of the Iate Richard and Sarah Wallace, the deceased was borx in Brantford. He was mar- ried in Brantford lin 1902 and had resided in Oshawa for 26 years. Before moving to Oshawa he llved in Bowmanville and was employ- ed at the Canada Slicer Co. fac- tory. He was a member of Simcoe Street United Chureh, The Woodmen of the World. and of Local 222, U.A.W.-C.I.O. He is survived by bis wi!e, the former Jennie M. Mclntyre and onc daughter, Mrs. H. Nobbln (Leone) of Toronto. Also sur- viving is a brother, James of Brantford. Interment was lin Mount Lawn Ccmetery on Tucsday. Rev. J. K. Moffat, minister of Simcoc St. United Church, conducted the services. Old Age Needn't Be A Nightmare Canada's old folk arc having a pnetty rugged time o! it. And wbat's being donc about it? Vcry littie, say the experts. Truc, some progress 'bas been made in the way of economic security. But, states, H. Cccil Rhodes in "Healtb" Magazine, officiai journal of the Health League of Canada, littie is being donc ta fulfil the natural desires of older people for human com- panionship, social and recreational intenests and opportunities for full rPrticipation un tbe total life of the community. "This isn't an easy matter to solve," says Mr. Rhodes. "lIt is ýoneé o! the M~ost complex of al social problems. It involves a variety of economic circum- stances, educational and cultpral backgrounds, life-time habits, health and other complicating factors. But let's suppose a com- munity says 'O.K.! We're going ta tackle this problcm. Where do we stat?"' The first step la to gather facts -wbere and bow these people live; their bcalth and economjc statua, and wbat resources are available ta meet their needs. Study will disclose that any com- munity bas four classes of clderly citizens-tbe active, semi-active, inactive and senile. If it's a large centre, they will be found in roomlng houses, institutions, liv- to retaLix their, usetunesa as elti- ing with relatives or ln their own zens is a complex and urgent homes-very much lnx that order, problem. Taxpayers are footing witlx the majority lnx sigle bouse- a heavy bill for social serviceui keeping rooms. and It wlll b. a great doal heay. lIn leas than 50 years, Canada's jer, remarks Mr. Rhodes, "if we 60-plus population has une want to set up ecurity mea=uqs from 400,000 to 1,500,000-andis whlch wil ml&e tolerable the old continulng ta out-disance gener. age of present-day middle.ag.. ai population gains because of __________ lower blrthrate and the fact that we liv. longer than our ancestors Canada is second ln the woirld lnx did. production of gold, vWÀo pulp, Keeplng older people active lnx exportable flour, aluminum and mmnd and body, and helplng them zinc. Give wlnter and the weatherraan the /MPPY #l4-#4!jf for our Famous Reading Hard Coal. If everybody waited until the last minute there simply wouldn't b. enough to go round. By ordering uow youInsmure yourself an ample supply of coal-and what a coall Genu- ine red trademanked Famous Readingt TRADEMARKID WITH TINY RED SPOTS OWEN NICHOLAS, FUELS BOWMANVILLU * t'- PAUE !m!N i Let winter corne early as it will-let the weatherman do bis wocst-you'll have the laugh on them-il you stock your ccii bin this summer. So why flot cal! up-and Coul-up now? As you cam well imagine, there's always a big demand PHONE 410 or 2249 lý a 1- C THE STATESMAN, BOWMANVTLL, ONTARIO