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PAGE TWO THE CANADIAN STATESMAN. BOWMANVILLE. ONTAR~O 'rHURSDAY, FEB. lst. 1951 Established 1854 with which in incorporoted The Eowmanville News, The Newcastle Indepndont and The Orono News 96 Years' Continuous Service to the Town of Bowmanvjlle and Durham County AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER e Member Audit Bureau 01 Circulations Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association SUBSCRIPTION RATES $2.50 a Year, strictly in advance $3.00 a Yeczr in the United States Published by THE JAMES PUBL1SHING COMPANY Authorized cas Second Closa Mail Post Office Department, Ottawa. Bowmanville, Ontario GEO. W. JAMES, EDITOR AGRICULTURE IS OUR IMPORTANT SINGLE INDUSTRY Farming is everyone's business, not only because it furnishes our daily food but because it is the base 0f so many industries and so much of Canada's trade and commerce. Agriculture is our most important single industry. It employs a quarter of our gainfuliy occupied popula- tion. The economnie welfare of the whole nation* is affected by changes in farm in-. corne and purchasing power. City people have quaint ideas about farm life. They see a farmer living in bis own house, without rent to pay, grow- ing a big part of bis own food. He is f ree to work as and when he pleases. He need neyer fear unemployment. These things are true, but the impression turns out differently if we follow a successful farm- er around the - dock. Success in f arming is the resuit of clear thinking and skilful management, and a great deal of hard work. The man on the farm is the force that welds land and equipment into a pro- duciný unit. He plans his crop rotations, attends to the fertility of his soul, balances his livestoclç programme with the feed available, controls expenses, uses labour and machinery efficiently, and finds his market. That is a complex business. The changes wrought in farming durîng even one lifetime are astounding. Today's farm- er must be able to use and maintain power mnachinery, bire and supervise labour, ob- tain and manage large amounts of capital, control expenses, attain a balance between ail phases of his farm's business, and apply bis own physical energy as his f athers did. Not ail this is to be learned in books. Farming is an ancient occupation. It has gathered round it a vast f und of wisdom and skill, transmitted from father to son où the thin air of oral tradition or of liv- irýg example. We must flot underestimate the worth and power of this body of rural lore and technique. There are probably no instruments known to any craft which are more perfect in their adaptation, with more fine points upon which success or failure depend, than the simple impie- ments of modemn farming. The shaping of the mouldboard of a plough so as ta give maximum efficiency with minimum effort is a problemn of the utmost nicety. SHOULD KNOW HOW TO GIVE AND TAKE CRITICISM Every person, and particularly every business person, should know two things about criticism - how to give it and how t4 take it. Neither is an easy art. We are lqcely ta be very pert at criticizing others, anid reluctant to accept their advice. There are many kinds and degrees of citicism. The business man out of whose good judgment there comes a suggestion for a change in method of production, is displaying a constructive kind of criticism. Thie man in high position who f inds relief from bis personal worry by making con- ti)nual complaints, and the executive who cônstantly finds f ault with the office boy, are using a very iow form of criticism. ;Criticism can be used and met con- slructively or destructively. It can be the means by which men receiving it climb, ot it can be used to boister the critic's vanity. Criticism in its highest sense ieans trying to learn tho best that is kpiown. and thought in the world, and neasuring thîngs by that standard. 'But let us look at the other kinds. Captious criticism takes note of trivial faults; its author is usually -unduly exact- c*mmnon in the eighteenth century to des- cuibe an unduly flattering account of a Iook, play, or work of art. .Silence is sometimes the severest cnit- Jcýsm, flot only in the wonld of literature and art but ini the world of busines& WHO ARE "THEY"? Hardly a conversation lasting mare than a few minutes in our town is com- plete withaut some reference to "they". "They" should do this, that or the othen thing ta imprave the community. This is a situation that is by no means confined ta aur tawn. It is common throughout the province and the nation. T eJust who "they" are, we are not sure. Wesuspect, bowever, that gavenments- municipal, provincial or federal - are in- volved somebaw. By taking the attitude that "they" should be responsible for everything, we shuffle off any feeling that we, personally, are responsible in any way to see to it that things are accomplished. In aur town'we hear such questions as: Why don't "they" bning mare industries ta town? Why don't "thëy'~ keep the streets dlean? Why don't "they" do same- thing about the cost of living, the housing situation, the roads, the appearance of the town? Why don't "they" build more side- walks, provide better street lighting, de- velop sports amang the young people, or- ganize a drama society? The list cauld go on ad nauseum. This "they" business, we believe, is symptomatic of the "leave iltot George"~ attitude that is prevalent all over the country. Isn't il about time we realized that instead of "they" we sbould say, "we" and then go ahead and gelthtings dane? Nothing is impossible if "we" really want it and go after it. How? By think- ing and planning and working together, by putting aur best effort inta any project we want carried out. Wbat aur town and indeed all Canada needs is more "we" - a lot more - and less "tbey". SERVICE 0F THE NAVY LEAGUE The Navy League of Canada an- nouneed recently that over one-quarter of the Canadian sailors semving in Korean waters are graduates of the Royal Canad- ian Sea Cadets, the officiai cadet service of the Canadian Navy. The Navy League sponsors and operates the Sea Cadet Corps in Ontario and in ail the other pro- vinces. Proof of the League's efficiency would seen ta lie in the record of its Sea Cadet graduates who are taking such an active part in Canada's expanding inter- national ventures. The *Ontario Division of the Navy League is making its annual appeal this month for support. The League bas bad generous support in the past but thene is special urgency and menit in its needs today. There are now 36 Sea Cadet Camps and aven 4,000 Cadets in Ontario and the On- tario Division of the League maintains a big summer camp nean Midland. Work- ing clasely with the Navy and with its full co-operation, the League pravides thou- sands of boys with a yean-mound pnogmam of recreation, companionsbip, inspiration, and training. Modemn equipment, skilied instruction, and caneful planning are stressed in ahl activities. Only voluntamy contributions enable the League to play its vital mole of "build- ing men" for Canada's future. The On- tario Division of the iNavy League needs over $100,000 this year to do its job pro. perly. It is to be hoped that citizens will contribute their share. BAN COMMUNISM The outlawing of Communis m in CJan- ada was advocated by George Dnew, Pro- gressive Conservative Party leader, at a dinner meeting of the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce. "Canadians must not, because of the freedom they have, let Communism get sucb powen that freedom will be destroy- ed," he said. "We have to figbt ta proteet oun way of life and outlawing Communism would protect aur freedom." In a stmong attack on the forces of Communîsm that are within Canada as weil as those which have overrun other countries, Mr. Drew said that a choice be- tween freedom and slavemy must be made. "In Canada we still have freedom. but be- hind the Iran Curtain that freedom bas been lost,"' be asserted. "Ail that bas happened in Korea in the last few months should serve ta warn us that there is an enemy in aur midst who would do the same to us if given the opportunity. "Some say China is diffement, but it must be reaiized that the present heads of that country have been tnained by Moscow for 30 years. The party was on- ganized in China in 1921, the same year that it was organized ight here in Canada." MUST PRODUCE MORE For once we agnee with M. J. Cold- welt, national CCF leader, when he saîd the Government should cali a conference of all "major groups of the economy - labor, farmen, management and consumer - and seek thein co-operation to raise liv- ing standards and increase aur capacity ta assist the people of Asia and other con- tinents." "Highen poductivity would permit a ray of hope ta shine across the horizon and ease the burdens of reammament and inflation," he added. "It could be used ta help pay for defense and ta contnibute more constructiveiy for peace." .Higher production couid help ta me- duce the colts of goods, he said, in reiterat- ing a plea for reimposition of price con- trois and retention of rent contrais. Provincial Grants Io Dowmanville Increased Over 200 per cent Since 1939' In Figures by Bon. G. D. Conant Hon. G. D. Canant, K.C., former Ontario Premier and present Master af the Supreme Court of Ontario, released some stantling figures in relation ta government grants ta the Town of Bowmanville in his address ta the Men's Canadian Club here Wednesday evening, Jan. 24th. When speaking at the Balmoral Hotel, Mr. Canant said that in 1939, Bowmanville received $24,790 in grants fromn the Ontario gavennment, while in 1949 the amount af grants totalled $69,539, an increase of 204 per cent. The statement printed below, as presented by Mr. Canant, is intended as a companison af the trend of provincial subsîdies with municipal levies, and quotes figures for the yeans 1939, 1943 and 1949.- 1943 GENERAL Municipal levies te meet genenal openating costs, excluding education -------------711,153 Provincial subsidies te assist the municipality ta meet the above cost:- Caiculated on the ioiiowing costs. Police .----- Fire - --- Homes fan the Aged - - Road maintenance and construction --- Direct relief -- Other subsidies - 1 Miii on assessment 1½ ýmilîs on assessment Total 2,968 50 Increase 1949 1939-19491 ARR515 118,008 65%1 1,921 774 406 9,030 1,434 2,311 3,420 6,388 2,365 13,565 Municipal levy ta meet education costs-- 38,988 42,779 Provincial subsidies ta assist Bowmanville ta meet above costs 18,402 Total levy -.---------- Total subsidies 110,541 24,790 GENERAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION Popillation ------ 3,800 Taxable assessment: Land--------- 450,600 Buildings -1,621,100 Business 208,300 Other 5,085 111.294 7,450 3,780 414,150 1,693,400 185,600 17,850 49,836 55,973 167,844 69,52 112% 27% 204% 4,618 22% 451,950 2,180,950 303,300 Total 2,280,000 2,311,000 2,936,200 3. Net debenture debt 34( L. Fer capita debenture debt -- - 5. Excess of realizable assets over current liabilities .--. i 10,392 176,817 329,099 4,278 ; 13,902 7,244 Population increase- Province plus 19% ýBownianville plus 2M2% General levy Province plus 47% Bowmanville plus 65%7 NORTHUMBERLAND -DURHAM County Rates .-- 313,301 Provincial Grants - 61,247 Debenture Debt --- 497,571 COU NT Y 318,989 48,386 275,424 408,848 3050 170,649 178%7 In the Dim and Distant Pasi From The Statesman Filesj TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO In the Honour Rail for January of the Entrance Ciass Jean Bell headed the class with 861 with Harold Siemon second with 85%. Mrs. T. E. Prout was eiected Noble Grand of Bee Hive Re- bekah Lodge, I.O.O.F. Forty-five ladies of St. Paui's W. MS. enjoved a sleigh ride ta the home of Mn. and Mrs. J. L. Morden whene they held their meeting. Col. Chas. R. McCuliough. Hamilton, and a native son of Bowmanville, who founded the Canadian Club mavement, ad- dressed the Belleville Club on 1 "A Dominating Dominion." Major R. J. Giii, M.C., has been promoted ta the rank of Lieut.-Colonel on being cam- missioned ta take command o! Brockviiie Rifles Regiment which unit he joined in 1909. Fred Allun has been appainted ta the farm staff at the B.T.S. Alan Williams' fine black team fell through the ice at Vanstone's Pond while laading ire, but by quick action of helpers the hors- es were landed ta safety. Miss Gwen Williams who has been studying music in London, Engiand, returned home this week for a visit with her parents. J. D. Hogarth resigned as As- sessor o! Dariington Township Tynone, was appointed ta f iii the and Leslie Thompson, Tyrone, v ac ancy. James Matthews who retired on pension from the C.N.R. wvas presented with an easy-chair and pipe by his assaciates. Norman Hogg was toastmaster at the banquet held In Onono ta wind up a successfui Short Course conducted by F. C. Paterson, Ag- riculturai Representative. Miss E. M. Lockhant, native af Newtonviile, died suddeniy at Part Hope. J. A. Holgate & Son are seli- ing Alberta coal deiivered at I $13.40 a ton. ',Whistling Jim" asks when the firat argan was instailed la Hamp- ton Church ta take the place or H. Eliiott's piccolo. T. Burraw'si clarinet and Grandfathen Jean- ings' bass viol? FFT Y YEARS AGO Three young people-Helen and 1Amelia Knight and Herbent Hal- lett-dniviag in a buggy were in- stantly killed Sundav afternoo.a by the G.T.R. Fiyer at the Wharf Road Crossing. jWm. Rickard Reeve of New-i matie, wai elected Warden of thei United Counties for 1901. J. H. Devitt. Cartwright, was Warden in 1899, and W. P. Prower, Bow- manville. in 1893. Frank K *vdd was elected Noble Grand of Florence Nightingale Lodge, ...F Miss Newly Muir is attending Central Business College, Toron- ta. The strains and magie of an Edison gramophone played by IFrank Morris was a decided fea- ture at the social given in the De- scipie Chur-ch. Chas. Jones of this town who went ta South Africa with the Canadian Mounted Rifles has jained the "Gat' Howard Scouts who are moving on ta Pretoria. Samuel Pollard, Tyrone, has been appainted census commis- sioner for West Durham. L. B. Williams, son of Chas. Williams, Enniskiilen, has pur- chased a weekly newspaper in Campbeilton, NNB. George Haines, 80-year-oid Pol- ice Magistrate, was the first citi- zen in town ta take the oath of allegiance ta King Edward VII. The oath was administered by M. A. James, Justice af the Peace. Sauina-Vice Bras, have o many stone masonry jobs on hand next summer they have had ta refuse larlle cantracts. Wedding-Jan. 23, by Rev. W. J. Jolliffe. Dav-id Grigg and Jes- sie A. Plummer, bath of Bowman- ville. Three Bowmanville rinks af curlers skipped iby Dr. Alex Beith, R. D. Davidsan and A. L. Belth visited Oshawa curlers and the visitors wan by 15 points. Biackstock Dairv Co. in its an- nual repart stated thev paid pa- trons 17'2c lb. for butter and 7i2C IL for cheese. (Remember that was 50 vears agol. Courtice-H. Gay & Sans are rebuilding the tower on the Wool- len Miii Warks in Oshawa. Hampton-Rev. Thomas held a memorial service Sundav even- ing for aur beloved and lamented Queen Victoria. Tt isnt the buildings or the streets or the industries that make a town. It is the people. We do nat believe that Western Canada is in anv danger of a Russiar iniragion. Just think what %&Oulld hapyp,. .-- ---- SoWie' tank ifthe ever hit some of the, country rads. It may be tat the deplorable raads are reganded as a defense measure by the powers-that-be in Ottawa. In The Editor's Mail T. H. McCready, Lethbridge, Albert, wnites: Dear George,- I arn enclosing money order in payment of 1951 subscription to your paper. The years seem to rail along so very fast these days and it seems no time at ail since I was seading in payment for 1950. Hope you are back at work again and feeling fit and ready. However, yau wilI likely have ta take care for a time and nat over- do things. Best regards ta your- self and also ta the Staff of the Statesman. Mrs. John E. Hopps, 4936 Vin- ginia Way Sacramento, Calif., writes. I received your card at Christmas time informing me that my aunt and uncle. Mn. and Mns. Seward Tyler of Maple Grave had again renewed a sub- scriptian ta' your papen in my name. We have tharoughly en- joyed reading The Statesman in the past and are laoking forward to anothen year of receiving each week's news from our home town. Our best wishes ta you and The Statesman. Dr. A. E. Aunger, Stettier, Ai- berta, writes: Dean George: Find enclosed cheque for 1951 for your great moral weeki. here last year with the resuit that a lot of crop is under the snaw. The coyotes tear the stooks to pieces after the mice. The gov- ernment is talking of using a poison that Montana cleaned the. wolves out of that State with. These coyotes will jump a six- foot wvire fence and take a lamb with themn believe it or not. Glad to hear you are feeling better. A. W. Maguire. 606 Rideau Road, Calgary, Alta., writes: Dear Mr. James: Th;%nks for changing my label to December 1951 in due course, which indicates that I arn in good standing, and is as it should be in the case of ail your subscrib- ers. May 1 say sincerely that as a weekly, your paper is outstand- ing in my opinion, and I enjoy receiving it, and read it from cov- er to cover. I enjoy Bob Deach- man's articles. He lived in Cal- gary and 1 knew him well. He is a great thinker, and everyone here respected him highly. I also enjoy Ed. Youngman's column, and hasten to respect- fully suggest a new name for his contributions to your paper, as follows: (1) "Pontypool. Pat- ter"; (2) "'Youngman's Yjarns"; (3) "Pine Ridge Philosophy." I trust that one of the above suggestions may appeal to you, and that this in turn will resuit in a further contribution to the new Bowmanville Hospital. Wishing your paper the con- tinued success it deserves. Dear Mr. James: We want to thank you for the contribution made by the Bow- manville Canadian Statesman tc the success of our business ln 1950. Salada is today Canada's largest selling tea and we attri- bute this gratifymng position in large measure to a policy of strict adherence to the highest stan- dards of quality plus consistent advertising-for the most part in newspapers. Schedules for our 1951 adver- tising in the Bowmanville Cana- dian Statesman will already b. in your hands and we eau' j~re yau it is a pleasure t ~inue our associafion for anoti year. Salada Tea Con Inyo Canada, Limited N. S. McNally. Colborne, writeu: Please find enclosed cheque for renewal of The Canadian Statesi- man. I arn mailing this letter fromn Charlottesville, Virginia, U. S.A., as I had, it in my pocket and forgot te mail it in Canada. My wife and I and another couple are on a visit through the U.S.A. and at present are in Virginia heading for Texas, the Lone Star State. Then we expect to return by the Gulf to Florida and apend the balance of our vacation In Florida--St. Petersburg and Or- lando. We wish al aur friends cauid corne on such a trip as this as there is s0 much to see and also to enjay the many interesting places. We went around the Mil- itary Tour through Gettesburg and it covers 16,000 acres. We miss your Canadian Statesman and aIl the local news. Wouid like v'iry much to have the pap- er sent on to us but as we are on the mave we wiil have to await the news until we arrive home. IN IT'FS THE DIJTCDME MOT THE INCOMVE THAT COUNT49 "It's not how much your incarne 19 . . . it's how yots use it." That is ane of the chief points made in the B of M's bright littie bookiet on Personal Planning. 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