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**MJAIlJ.Z X, Â'JV.IF le XO1 TEE CA2~ADIAN STATESMAN. BOWMANVILLE. ONTARTO @Ie anbMn faitrofflr Iatabilsh.d'1854 WMwft b la Incorpomat.d ft. BewmamYtfl News, The Newcastle ladependenl and The Orono News 98 Yeara Continuons Service ta the Tawn af Bowmanv ie and Durham County AIV INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER 0~ 11, RCW.A S*.. SUESCRIPTON RATES $3.00 a Year, strictly in advance $4.00 a Year in the United States Publshed by TME JAMES PUBLISHING COMPANY Autboized an Second Cast Mail Ponf Office Depazmnt, Ottawa. Bowmanville, Ontario GEO. W. IAMES. EDITOI HOW LIBERAL ARE CANADIANS IN SUPPORT 0F THEIR CHURCH? Some %weeks ago the Financial Post devoted a whole page to the subject of church giving in which the paper made a fairly exhaustive survey. It's an eye- opener, the facts revealed and is far f rom complimentary when compared with dev- ious other ways we spend aur money. The article can be read with interest, and if not too set in your ways, perhaps with profit. Altogether, according ta the survey, the 14,000 churches in Canada receive be- tween 120,000,000 and $150,000,000 a year in collections. It sounds like a lot, but it is littie mor *e than one per cent. of total personal incomes and a long, long way from the biblical injunction with respect ta tithing. It is pointed out that, while in census returns virtually everyone claims religious affiliations, church rolîs of active member- ship indicate that for the major Protestant communions the figures can be cut in haif, while for the Roman Catholics it tan be estimnated that not m6re than 75 per cent. of those who declare themselves as such actually attend church regularly. On this basis, the Roman Catholics are by far the largest religious group in Canada, while the United Church heads the Protestant communions, followed by the Church of England, Presbyterian, Lutheran and Bap- tist Churches. In the matter af individual givings, Baptists in Ontario ;ýnd Quebec are said ta be the most generous, with an average of, $38.22, a year per church member. Western Baptists give $34.81 each; Pres- byterians, $30.30; United Church members, $27.20, and Maritime Baptists, $20.11. In- dividual givings for Anglicans and Cath- olics are not available. Although Canadian church members do flot appear ta be overly generous in their ardinary givings, this country is sce- ing the greatest expansion in its history in construction ai new churches and adjuncts ta churches, such as parish halls, etc. Baptists, for example, are building or plan- ning eight new churches in the Toronto arèa and fine in other cities. The United Church has 18 building projects in the Toranto area, where several new Catholic parishes are also being established, and Anglicans and Presbyterians are also busy building new churches. Thus, it would seemn that the Church îs marching ahead but that by and large church members have flot put into appli.- cation the injunctian which we used to hear during the First World War ta: 6'Give tili it hurts." .A COMMUNITY BUILDER Through the years the local Chambers af Commerce and Boards of Trade have taken a leading part in all typesr ai com- quickly and effectively when the need arises. This they have donc.1 IT'S A FUNNY WORLD Wherever one stands on this partic- ular globe, a vote is a funny thing. Take Canada, for instance. If a man hasn't got a vote, lie wants anc. If votu don't believe that, just go ta a polling booth at electian time and hear the squawks ai people who want ta vote on a money by-law and find they haven't a ballot because they are not praperty owners. If he has got a vote, he's pruud of it, but a lot ai the time he keeps it in moth- balîs. That's iunny, too. because, although lhe right ta vote is a rcasonably perman- ent possession, an unused vote is about as valuable as a ticket ta last week's show. Yes, its strange indeed. In some countries, where there îs fna choice, the voters are practically forced to vote. In others, where there is a choice - and with that choice, responsibility - the eligible voters are conspicuous by their fewness. And, because the gif t of f ree speech gen- eÈally walks hand in hand with the fre and secret ballot, the absentees on voting day are usually the mast articulate about their government, or the lack ai it. Anyway, don't be a slacker when the provincial election takes place on Nov. 22. Vote as you like - but vote. OBSERVATIONS AND OPINIONS If it is any consolation ta the local merchants who are squabbling over the cantankerous question ai early closing of the stores on Saturday nights we might inform them that Orilhia, Lindsay, and several other Ontario towns are in the same dilemma. An efficiency expert dlaims that five minutes lost a day by each worker repre- sents a wvaste ai $20.00 a year. Multiply the number ai five-minute periods that are wasted each day by each individual and one might conceive the tremendaus loss ai creative time on the job that becomes nothing mare than "operation rathole." According ta the C.B.C.'s annual re- part, the radia corporation experienced a "state ai uncertainty about its financial future" during the 1950-51 season. The situation, the report states, led ta an aver- all deficit ai $1,271,874.27. The 25-odd Bowmanville residents wha were fined recently for not possessing radia licenses should feel a littie better considering that their donation will help reduce the aper- ating debt. If you have been wondering how many civil marriages have been perform- ed since it became law in Ontario here's the stary: In the f irst eleven months aiter Ontario's new marriage act came into ef- fect, 926 civil marriages were performed by judges and magistrates. The new act, providing for the performance ai such marriages, was passed during the 1950 spring session ai the Ontario Legislature and was proclaimed on October lst, 1950. Don't fail ta read CBC Observer, Thom Benson's "Impressions ai the Royal Visit" on page 8 ai this issue. The whole staff ai CBC deserves special thanks for the marvellous job they did in literally bringing the Royal Couple right into aur homes with their messages ai appreciation and affection. This service, ta a great degree made up for the passing up ai the Royal Tour many communities exper- ienced. Sa again we rate CBC 100 per cent on behali ai the grass-roats listeners! Metropolitan Lufe Company reports that Canada has one ai the warld's highest rates ai natural increases (excess ai births over deaths per 1,000 population). Can- adian rate ai .17.5 puts her first in English- speaking world, and second in British Commonwealth, being exceeded only by Ceylon (27.7). Only nations in Western Europe that approach Canada are Holland (15.2) and iFinland (13.8). "This record ai health and vitalîty" dlaims a writer, "has been achieved without Socialist planning." There are maneýwho believe that the most effective assistance the Conservatives can hope for in this election campaign is the Toronto Daily Star, comments the Orilhia Packet and Times. We thought the same thing but hesitated ta say sa lest we might be accused ai being prejudiced in aur political thinking. For a political leader ta be sucked in with such incred- ible and absurd publicity shows consider- able weakness on the part ai bath con- cerned. Even a blind man doesn't need to be told what is back ai such a brazen seAtup. sikNe have anly noticed anc newspaper stcigits editorial neck out ta make a prediction ai the election results on Nov. 22 and that is the Peterborough Examiner, which dlaims ta be independent politically. Here's its comment: "It is aur policy not ta shove political doctrine ai any sort down the throats ai aur readers through aur editorial columns. Regarding the present Ontario cantest, we said a few days ago that its autcome was a foregone conclus- ion, and we cannot work up any swcat over it. Mr. Frost's governmcnt, which xve have consistently supported as we supported Mr. Drew's before, will un- doubtedly be returned, with a somewhat smaller mai arity. We shaîl sound fia trumpet for Mr. Thomson, whose express- ed pahicies do flot impress us." "Mr. Jollifie, CCF leader, pledges his party ta pay a subsidy ta every municipal- ity if it wins the provincial clection," notes The Godericli Signal-Star. "We like ta think that there are many people in this province who would be glad ta have the opportunity ta vote for a party that would do away with such subsidies alto- gether. The iunds irom which subsidies are paid do not came f rom the air; they came out ai peaple's pockets. It is a sleight-oi-hand performance ta make sight- seers think that the performer has drawvn samething out ai an empty hat. With federal subsidies ta the province, and pro- vincial subsidies ta the municipalities, granted on no fixed or reasonable basis, the cauntry's finances are in such a mix that the average taxpayer doesn't know wliat becomes of the müney he pays in taxes of one sort and another. It would be a healthier state ai afiairs if politiéians would quite trying ta bribe people with their own money,." Bowmanville, Ont., November 8, 1951 Lt 1e 3t )f f r north shore, there being at that time flot a single settier between the sites of the city of Hamilton and the town of Napanee. Years afterwards, when Mr. Stevens parted with the land there was a stipulation in the deed ta the effect that that tree should neyer be cut down. This con- dition was faithfully fulfilled, for more than two generations. Af- ter the whole surrounding coun- try was one wide expanse of bVautiful and fertile fields, the lone maple braved the storms, tili age and decay caused it to succumb ta the gale." Yours truly. Margaret B. Purdon. Feet Off the Ground . -dw Port Hope, Ont., Dear Mr. Editor: Re, Parking Meters I note that one of your council members stated that there was only one protest against parking meters in your town. On reading further in your paper, I noticed that the Durham Federation of Agriculture was pratesting. If this large body of men and wom- en is counted as ONE then I want to flatter myseif that I count as much as the whole lot of thern combined, for I amn speaking for myself, and that added ta the protest of the Durham Federation of Agriculture makes two against them. .To tell the truth, I do nlot think iA will make any difference how much they protest, as they wili put them in anyway, as was prov- en the case in Brampton, another srnall town like Port Hope, and Bowrnanville, Whitby, etc. In Campbellford they put them in but the farmers refused to corne ta town and they took them out again and returned them to the company. In Picton thev were bound they were going to have them but the farmers abjected strenuously and they did nlot instal them. Delegations of farmers met the Port Hope Council, but the Coun- cil had already decided to put thern in, and that was ail there JEANNE FIGURINES Dear Sir: In this week's Canadian States- man, a report an Council proceed- ings includes an article on instal- lation of parking meters and that aur council favors meters. We note that one letter of protest was received. This one letter is enaugh ta cali for very thorougl investigation into this question of meter installation. In these enlightened days of the 20th century, with the moto: cars becaming more and mare necessary ta aur way of life one of the greatest problems is park- ing. All towns and cities have this problem and Bowmanville's difficulties are no greater than many other towns in this fair province. A minorityr in Bawmanville are pressing, at the present tîme, far the installation of meters as ar alleviation ta this problem. It is only a few years ago that our town fathers turned "thumbs down" on a similar proposition. Nevertheless the idea has cropped up again, whether at the insist. ence of the meter manufacturers or a few local men is of littie im- portance. For many and variaus reasons, too lengthy ta enumerate here and generally known ta everyone, the question of meter installation is very important from many angles. In same cities they have good results from meter parking, also it has been proved many times, that meters in towns like Bowmanville have been very un- satisfactory. In many cases, after a tryout at the expense of thc poor nverburderied taxpayer, they have been discontinued. Do aur business men consider meter parking an asset ta their business? This is a good question for aur Chamber of Commerce ta decide. After studying ail avail. able data they would be in a pos- ition ta advise our cauncil an the question, "What's ta be done about parking?" Bowmanville councillors were elected ta carry aut the wishes of the majarity of the citizens. Are the mai arity in favor of meter parking? We think not. Thanking you, Mr. Editor, for space in your valuable paper. Yours very truly. A Woman Motorist for 36 years. TO PAINT A new and stimnulating hobby that is sweeping the country. There is no art ability or experience necessary - Just iollow the simple directions and watch the amazing results that can be obtained with Jeanne Figurines and ,China-Like Paini A complete fine of paint and brushes - new designs in figurines. J. W. JEWRELL 27 King St. W.. Bowmanvllle PHIONE 556 52 Division Street, Bowmanville, November 8, 1951 Dear Mr. James: I've just finished reading the "History of the Trull Family" in today's Statesman. Cauld Dr. L. B. Williams be wrong in credit- ing a Trull ta be the first white child born in Durham County? Quating from Dodds N. & D. Directory 1880 it states that "Na- thaniel Ashford and James Stev- ens the first white men to settie in Northumberland and Durham had been waiting since 1783 at Fort Niagara in hopes of return- ing ta their property in Dutchess Ca., N.Y., but when in 1792 the balance of New York was sur- rendered and the British garri- son withdrawn, they abandoned ahl hopes of returning, and moved with their families along the On- tario shore, with the intention of going ta Adoîphuston, at the foot of the Lake, where many of their friends had settled. On ar- riving at Part Hope were s0 fav- orably impressed with the local- ity they decided ta remain there. The day they arrived, was June 3rd, 1793. The first night of their arrivai they bivouaced under a large maple tree. situated on Lot 2, Concession 2, Hope Township. That very night Mrs. Stevens gave birth ta a son. named Siméon. who consequently was the first- born white child on the whole rDear Mr. Editor: How much longer are we going eta stand idly by and be subjeet- r ed ta the rotten things the Toron- nta Daily Star has the audacity to sprint for Walter Thomson regard- ring aur Premier Leslie Frost? sBlaming him for the most idiotie Ëthings that have happened and 1will continue ta happen, whether -it be Liberal or Conservative sGovernment, such as crippled *children. cancer stricken people, TB. etc. Evidently Mr. Thonm- son bas neyer heard of the Ro- tary Club which looks after many crippled children in their respec- *tive communities. No crippled children are neglected. To listen ta Walter Thomson one wouid 7think Ontario would be nothing short of heaven, the Promised Land, under his regime; but if everyone would just sit dowii and study these promises you would came to the conclusion that it would be an utter impossibility. Walter Thomson is no super- man although he would like >everyone ta think so, nor has lie ia magic wand to pull billions of dollars out of thin air. A country has just sa much money ta spend and we must know if he were going to try to keep one quarter of his promises that he has made that something else must suffer drastically. Wrake up Ontario before it is too late and think for yourselves! Even the Liberals couldn't help admire Premier Frost when he camne ont s0 straightforwardiy and said he wasn't coming be- fore the people with rash prom- ises that could not be fulfilled but he did promise to do the very best he could. We surely realize that is ahl any man can do. One only needs to read the glaring headljnes in Saturday's Toronto Daily Star to find how stupid Thomson really is. Such an insult to the people of On- tario! We have ail known for years that aur mental institutions are filled up with mentally l cases and that there are hund- reds of names on the waiting Iist, s0 why try ta make the public believe they would even consid- er using any space for normal aged people? Thomnson must think he is talking to a lot of hopeless morons. We ail know we have County Homes for the unfortunate aged people. We very much admire Pre- mier Frost's attitude ignaring, Thomson's taîl tales. No doubt Mr. Frost believes if Thomson is given enough rope hie will hanZ hirnself and he sure bas hall plenty ot rope frorn the Star, a paper which I amn asharned th admit I have rcad for a number of years but for the past few monthis it has ceased to be a paper. 1 consîder it an insuit ta my gar- bage ta put it ini the same can. We wonder why countries are continually ut war but with a man like Thomsuni in our midst stir- ring up hate and enmitv everv,- where he goes by attacking a man of Premier Frost's chalracter, one can readily understand. A Disgusted "Star" Reader. was ta it. , 1 travel ail over' the United Counties and very seldom mect a farmer, or anyone else, except- ing the small village merchant, who is in favar of shopping in a town wlth parking zneters. In Port Hope they collected $650 in fines in five months. I gat the figures from the town clerk and published them in the Guide, but the Chief of Police found out that I had written the letter. although it was supposed to be canfidential. and they f ol- lowed me around and fined me any time they could get me ane minuhe avertime. I did flot find this ta be'the case in Cobourg. However, on inquiring there I could flot find anyone in favor, and the police did flot fine any- one for Parking ovexitime. Port Hope got a bad name ail over Ontario, for the fines handed out ta travellers, and citizens alike, for one or twa minutes overtime. As far as I amn concerned, there will. be one less shopper in Bow- manville when they put in the mneters, which 1 know will surely be done in spite of thé farmers and the travellers. Yours truly, "A Subseriber." Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Beat. 21 McNeil Street, St. Johns NfId. Dear Sir: WiUl it be possible to have My Statesman sent ta the above ad-.~ dress? We are stili travelling u and will be at St. John's for a few months. I cannot do %vithout the paper as it's like home to me. 1 also want ta thank whoever is responsible for mailing the»e papers because I get mine every week. When letters fail 1 can always go ta The Statesman anid hunt up lots of news, and reed about friends, which is centaini? worth while, being st. far aw*y. The first holidays we ever spent in Canada, 30 years ago were spent at your Cream aoÏ Barley Camp. The.flrst ie 1 ever went down a slde was there. Not knowing how ta top at the bottom I went ona nearly finished holidaymng for m~, This city is gettlng ready for the Royal Couple. I would 11km ta say ta Ed. Youngman, if wm get an invitation to some state dinner and can bring a friend I won't forget him. Yours truly, Sa please remember the gif t that's giv'cn most and gives the most-rnost evervone does. Send in your contribution today. A( CI k/n - Watch for Your Seals in ihe Mail - Sponsored in this, District by BOWMANVILLE LIONS CLUB 1 HAVE GIVEN GOOD ADVICE During the nine years that I have heen spon. soring 'mining and oil shares I have made a lot of inoney f or a lot of people. I made the f irst public offering of Silver-Miller at 22e. I recomrnended, and sold, a lot of Jupiter Ois at 18e'. I recommended, and sold a lot of Pan Western Oil at 25e'. Since then Silver- Miller has sold at $1.85. Jupiter Ois at $1.75 and Pan Western recently sold at $1.24. When 1 first offered these shares they were out and out speculations. To- day ail three are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange. 1 Sincerely Believe I Have Another Good Low-PricedBuy If you are in a position ta invest anc or two hundred dollars in a low-priced mining stock, you might do yourself a lot of good by getting in touch with me at once. We have had gold booms, silver booms, ail booms, and we are now in the middle af a base metal boom. Ini my opinion the ncxt market move will be in uranium shares. Because I sa sin- cerely believe that a lot of money is going ta be made in mining uranium, I am sponsoring a property right in the heart af the active Beaverlodge uranium field in Northern Saskatchewan. On location alane. I feel that the shares should be selling in dollars instead af cents. From a speculative angle, 1 consider them ta be the best low-priced offerinig I have ever made. Let Me Tell You About Baska If yau would like to know why I believe Baska Uranium Mines shares are a better buy at this early stage than was Silver-Miller, Jupiter Oils and Pan Western when I first offered those stocks, send nme your name. By return mail I will send you an attractive Brochure - iîow being printed - and I will give yau my reasans for being sa sold on the money-znaking possibilities of uranium mining. say this is a poor month to try and interest inve 05 -heat, holidays, etc. As I see it, any month is good month ta make maney. If you thlnk so too,, drop me a line or mail the coupon ta me today. H3UCH T. DORTHWICK & COMPANY 21 King Street East, Toronto, Canada. Il. T. Borthwick, Sole Owner Dear Mr. Borthwick: Please mail me information about Baska Uranium. Mines Limited. NAME ADDRESS I act as principal in the sale oi the shares of Baska which is a speculative issue. B. C. S. In The Editor's Mail THE CANADIAN STATESUAN. BOWMANVIMLP.'ONTARTO PAGE TWO