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?KURDAYTE. 2Sh, 954TE CANADIANSTATESMAN,_EOWMANVnOLE, ONTARTO PAGE THEEN Large Audiences Wilh Rotary Club "Arsenic and Old With their third hit in a row, Bawmanviîîe Rotary Club may be said ta have established a re- ý uttion in the dramatic field. hits year's choice, "Arsenic and Olci Lace". the hilarious Broad- wr camedv in which two gen- tle aid ladies reveal that they h,- e spiked the elderberry wine t 12 ionely aid gentlemen their misery, rocked cap- audiences in the Town eai lst week for three conso- Cutive nights. One of the star performers of Rotary's two previous plays, «'The Man Who Camie To Dmn- ner" and "You Can't Take It SW ith You", Walter DeGeer, ,t1J3ed director for this year's .,lraction and put the show qpcross in professional style with tlhe assistance of a weli chosen cast and able heipers bohind the scenes. iYhe scenery, which invoived making a stair case sturdy enough ta withstand Toddy Brewstor's "Charge!" in his moments as Teddy Roosevelt, and the fitting of doors and Windows vias a reai achiove- ment for a graup of amateur players who were abviously far fromn amateur carpenters. Wal- ter DeGeer, Walter Reynolds, Farbes Heyiand and Biain El- ]iott collaborated to produce this very effective stage set. The appropriate Victorian furniture and props which completed the picturo were gathered together by Forbos Heyiand assistod by his wife. Leading Performers In a Grade A cast, it is diffi- cuit ta pick out stars, but per- haps the performance of Lillian Dippeli as one of the old ladies, Abby Brewster; Rev. Arthur Morgan us Teddy Brewster, alias Teddy Roosevelt; and Keith Jackson as Mortimer Brewster, the one sane member of the famiiy, should be men - tioned as autstanding.j Adding ta the hilarity with fine performances wore Gladys Eiliott as Martha Brewster, sis- ter of Abby and colaborator in putting away the 12 loneiy geni- tlemen; Dorothy Morris as ex- E'!'R .UVO Panama, intended for Mr. Ras- are Thzflled ..,. jki. fBrooklyn Police Play Rit ra who waiks in ta hcku Las Wekon the safety of the two o aid 1 La e"" ast Veek provent the murder of Morti- mer, turned ini a good perform- choir girl and sweetheart of ance as a police officor oblivious Mortimor Brewster. nephow of ta the obviaus, and obsosscc the two sweeet aid ladies; How- with the murder play he is ard Rundie as the plastic sur- writing. Officer Brophy anc geon who gives Jonathan Brew- Officer Klein as two more weil ster a new face after each of meaning but blind members ai his murders; Peter Newoll as the Brooklyn force were playec nephew Jonathan Brewster wilo by George Harking and Blair turns out ta be a homicid,3l Elliott. They are stored off for maniac and goos berserk whon their stupidity by Lieutenant people tell him hie looks liko Rooney <Rex Walters) who, Boris Kar]off.* however' refuses ta believe thal A comedy highlight of the thore are 13 bodies in the cel. play was provided by the inno- Iar. cence of the two Miss Brewsters To save his aunts fram pas- whon confnonted by thein horri- sible murder charges, Mortimer fied nephew Motimer with the has Teddy sign his cammitmen' fact that there is a dead body, ta Happy Dale mental hospita, in the u indow seat. "We know, aftor Tcddy has donncd hi- dear," says Miss Abby. "It's Mr. "signing clothes", but the twc Hoskin. We thaught it wouldn't sisters refuse ta be partod from be veny nice for Dr. Harper ta Teddy and also sign their own soc him whiie hoe was having commitment papers. Befont tea s0 wý_ put him there." From they can aIl be taken away how- thene on, the play realiy racked. ever, Mr. Witherspoon, super- intendent of the haspital, is Eleven Othens found ta ho alone in the warid, Nephew Mortimer wasn't ta thus qualifying as anc of tlhe worry. Thero were eloyen other aid ladies' "loneiy gentlemen", of "their gerntlemeni" (former and hie is gentiy liquidated with roorers)a glass of the famous clderbenny romr)buried in the cellar, wine. Curtain. and they wauid ho givng Mr. Hoskin a gaod Methodist fun- One Who Lived oral that night. Nephew Teddy One lonely gentlemnan whc (Art Morgan) has been a big ran away and lived ta rent a hoip by digging ail 12 graves, raom in a less hazardous estab- happy in the idea that ho is dig- 'lishment, was Charles Carter, ging the grave of a yciiow fe- Sr., who really did a sprint ver victim who bas succumbed acrass the stage when Teddv while working on the Panama did his famous "Charge!" on Canal, which is of course in the the landing. cellar. Make-up and wardrobe of the Dave Morrison as the Rev. Dr. cast were excellent. particular- Harper who lives noxt doar and ly the deep mourning costumes is the father of Mortimner's of the aid ladies as thcy were sweetheart, Elaine (Darothy about ta bury poor Mr. Hoskin Morris) was mast effective cn with a full Methodist funerai. clericai garb. The stony of the These departmnents were in play wîth ail its complications charge of Miss Rice and the Ro- is tao lone ta tell. but even tary ladies. Other contributors the aid ladies are a bit upset behind the scenes were Dave when they find a different Higgon-clectrîcian; Edna De- conpse in the windlow seat! This Geer - prompter; Forbes Hey- turns out ta be one of Janathan's land - properties; Mel Dale - "jobs' refenred ta by accomplice business manager: Dave Marri- Dr. Einstein (Dr. Rundie) as a son-publicity; Frank Jamieson "hot stiff." Part of the said hot -programme; Walter Reynolds by Keith Billett who disappean- and of course director Walter cd on the shouidens of Jona- DeGeer. than, headeà for the cellar and Good entertainment was pro- the convenient grave beside the vided before curtain time and 1I between acts by Don Shay's on- joyable piano selections. &LSaitaUKwLitUR PHY-LAC-TIC Jewelite Handie and Bisties JUIRY & LOVELL MenB eetEMs t DG STroErl I1eeTest REyes t IDGSOnPRoEr PHONE 778 BOWMANVILLE Orono Lodge Wins Degree Competition The First Degree team of Orono I.O.O.F. Lodge won the first round of the district dcgncc competitian on Wednesday even- ing of last week at Onono, when thcy wenc awarded 84 points ta defeat the Fînst Dognee team f r o m Florence Nightingale Lodge, Bowmanville, who ne- ceived 78 points. The work was confcnned on 10 candidates, six from Bowmanvillc. Judges were: Bras. Ross Henry, Nelson Hie and Charles Boîster of Cobourg Lodge. Orono will now compote with a Cobourg team for district honouns. W. J. Riddell, captain of the Onono team, congratulated How. ard Cowle, Bowmanville captain, on the extras incorporated in the work by his team, even though they didn't count in competition. Funner than ever.. The 1954 DO WMAN VILLE LIONS CLUB SMlISTREL ~The ADMISSION SHgOW F c m 75c Will Play- Here Thursday, March il p 0 s ci r t r B31 s YELVERTON _j OBITUARY A group of thirty of Yelver- FREDERICK LOUIS SMITH ton's Famiy Club and friends motored ta Toronto an Thurs-1 The community was saddened day ovening ta see the Minstrel'on February l7th by the sudden Show put on by the Kew Beach United Church Coupie's Club. passing of Frederick Louis Smith This is the ninth year that such in his soventy-second year. In a show has been sponsorod by the Oshawa Hospital only two this group and the performors weeks, suffering from an acute shawed the perfection of seasan-. cd prafossianais. Yeiverton's internai dîsorder, his brave group was exceedingly fortun- spirit nover flinched, but his ae in being invited to the final noighbauns, fricnds and relatives night panty of the cast and c9m- were shocked ta hear of his sud- mittees which foliowed the show. The invitation came don demise, many nat knawing through the courtosy of Mr. and ho was ill. Mrs. Ted Spenceiey who wero*' The late Fnederick Louis members of the Kew Beach Smith was the second son of the Couples Club when they lived decoased Alexander and > Eliz- in Toronto. i abeth Evans Smith, and had liv- Ted, Janet and famiiy gat a 'cd ail his lifo as a farmer at rausing welcome back, tao, Lot 30, Concession' 8, Darling- which included a kiss on the top tan Tawnship, with the excop- of his shining pato for Ted frnt m tian of the past six months anc of the Negro end mon, ai which were enjoyed in his new place card of a cowboy hat and1 home in Brooklin, Ont., having a sang that bogan with the!retired front farming only last wonds "Hanses, wamon, and August, 1953. sang" and onded with "I used His parents were of U.E.L. tai break honses, but now the descent, and wcre pioneers of hanses are breaking me!" Ah rugged stock who built the weli, nemember Ted, a saddle spaciaus solid brick home of is only a chafing dish and!outstanding design, planted the everybody had a wonderful cut-icaf binches around it, and time. j enected tho huge barns, which, Mr. and Mrs. Bort Vicce and stili today 'testify ta the integ-' two fnionds from Cavan wore rity of the buildens and which guosts of the two Robinson fam- havo always made the Smith flics on Satunday. homestead anc of the outstand- Mr. and Mrs. Gea. Wilson ing farms in Darlington. vivsited with Mr. Archie Wil- In this environment Fredý son, Lifford, on Sunday. grew ta manhood-a noble son Mn. and Mrs. Floyd Stinson, of noble parents. Greatly in- Dale and Pamela, visited with terestcd in sports, ho himself Mr. and Mrs. Gea. Page, Lif- was a keen football playor, and fard, on Saturday ovoning. throughout his entire life, attend-' Mn. and Mrs. John McCabe cd eveny gamo of the variaus' cnjayed Sunday dinnen with teams entened in the Darling- Mr. nd rs.Wm.MeCbe. ton FootballLeague. Ho admir- Mn. ad Mn. Wm.McCa e c ean sport and contributed, -Mn. and Mrs. Maurice Nesbitt jta it in eveny possible way. report Lloyd Hoasiip ta ho do- Eanly in life ho joined the ing fine as of Sunday. Ho ex- Uie hrhadwsacn peced o b reeasd fomTen-sistent given and attender. En-! ton Hospital on Monday after field Chunch bas lost a pianoon undergoing an appendectomny. son, and a staunch provider, but his influence will Ilover dîmîn- If yu wuld arr suiabl, !ish. Direct and open in speech, Ifrr your woul mnnOitabyhonest and upright in ail his marn you equl.-Oid. dealings, ho has left behind him a memory and an example for al T 1 C K E T 8 ta follow. Ho was a thoughtful TO EVERYWHERE neighbaur, helping anyanc in AirRailor teamhip need; a good counsellor, and a, AirRailor teamhip sincene fniend; a Libonal in pal- Consuit itis, and a member of the Froc JU2R Y & L OV E LL Masons' onganization. 15Kig S.W. an e 778 The late Mn. Smith was twice' 15_KingSt._W._-_Phone_778_ marrid-in 1908 ta Miss Maude ______________________ 'Alice Trewin of Enniskillen, & who pne-deceased him in 1922, leaving anc san, Frank, now of, Columbus-and in 1929 to Miss Nora Grace Rabbins of ZMon, who survives him, with two sons, KEEP Lloyd on tho homestead and Grant at school in Brooklin. The R E P late Mn. Smith's home was nated for its hospitality, and the wel- came given was always sincene and condial. The funenal senvice was con-' ducted at the Robinson Funeral Chapel, Brooklin, by his pastors, Re.R. H. Rickard, Columbus, wospoke comforting wonds ta tebeneft. The many flowers cantributed by relatives, friends adorganizations were veny R E D lovely, and by their beauty and testimony of the sterling char- ace fthe anc they surround- IN led. Along a flowe-banked ail ewas reverently banne ta ni as esting place in Union CROSID Cemetcry, Oshawa, by six neigh- Nana S mit , roldbi tre ison, s:ellnklydtand Gran hithrendEdwibrot rs ilian. 4e4Lof Ohawa; Aritur L. ofCofm the fonly o fiedad svea onephes lsae: nics.wfM Norta ive oin;h het of tse wrankaveloydndGrint For s lng s tereis uma no ta e: on bs hollav-G suferîg ton her isnee a! eved yfn ust nred God' the Red Crocs. Yau know the most lovely naom and ieft -I ,An hi wp*t t c 1e the door ajar. tjws, aail..now gre51V iL s. rvase help gencrausly - the work of Mercy nover enda. $594229850 is needed this year Looal Headquarters ARTER FAMILY TEA ROOM Phone 855 SIGN OF THE TD<EU (Edmonton Journal) In same business schools, typ- ing students are now set to copy- ing *'A quick movement of the enemy could jeopardize six gn- goats," instead of "Nowv is the time for ail gaad men to corne ta the aid of the party." Just another s;ign that people are' worrving more about war than politicai NES LE ON They w 4 great1y missed i Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wheeier, The Nestieton W.A. and W.M. Oshawa, Mrs. Ernie Swain and S. met at the home of Mrs. chiidren were Saturday dinner George Bawers in charge of her gue9ts with Mrs. Jas. William- group with 22 ladies and some son. children pre1ent. Meeting open- Mr. and Mrs. Maurie Nesbitt ed with thé theme sang with took a trip ta Trenton on Sun- Mrs. M. Emersori at the piano, day ta see her brother, Mr. prayer by Mrs. Bowers, Bible Lloyd Heaslip, who is recover- reading, Mns. Alan Wilson; de- ing from an appendix aperation. votional by Mrs. N. Maniow; Mr. and Mrs. George Johns hymn "What a Friend We Have and Mr. and Mrs. John Nesbitt in Jesus" was sung with Miss spent an evening witli Mr. and Evelyn English at the piano. Mrs. Maurice Nesbitt. Mrs. E. Dorreil, Blackstock, Miss Edith Rae, Caesarea, vis- gave a splendid talk an "Comn- ited Miss Janice Sadier. munîty Friendship" which was Don't farget the W.I. meeting much enjayed. Rail cail was at the home of Mrs. John answered with "a friendly act Prout, Marcli 3rél in charge of I recail". Study Booki0was read Mrs. R. Davison's group. by Mrs. Hutton. Ladies are Mr. and Mrs. Victor Malcoli making twa quilts, one ta bean miywrSud up sold and one for a needy fam- pend fams iy wer. Sundy sp ily. Program, piano solos, "Rock per Arstroihng. dMs of Ages" and "The Srnd" Miss Norma Suggitt is visit- by Miss Evelyn English; read- ing friends in Toronto for a ing, "Expenses" by Mrs. Alian few weeks. Beacock; reading "The Rescue Sorrv ta hear Mrs. Florence Crew" by Mrs. W. Vine. Mrs. H. Tripb 'was sick. Hope she is Vine put nn a musical contest so etraan which was won by Mrs. K. Samn- bterain ells. Meeting closed with thý2 hymn "More Love ta Thee" and The reformer mrust be a hero the Benediction. Mrs. Bowers at ail points, and ho must have and group served a dainty lunch. conquered himself beforo lie Miss English played quiet mu- can conquer others.-Mary Ba- sic during the social haîf hour. ker Eddy. Ail were given a vote of thanks 1 AIl actual heroes are essentiai and ciap for another splendid men, and ail mon possible her- meeting in Mrs. Bower's home. oes.-Elizabeth Barrett Brown- Next meeting in charge of ing. Mrs. M. Emerson's group Mar. Whevrasprtin s l8th. hnvrasprto i, made between liberty and jus-'1 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Toms, Mr. tice, neither, in rny opinion, is, and Mrt. Earl Trewin and fam- safe -Edu Bre iiy, Enniskillen, Mr. and Mrs. dudBre Lloyd Siemon, Haydon, were Sunday supper guests with Mr. Wilfred Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sadier. Rev. Harrv Atkinson, Mrs. At- kinson, Richard and David, Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. George, Johns werc Sunday supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. L. Joblin. Friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wilson gath- ered at C.O.F. Hall on Friday Loans made quickly ta desa night for a social time with NO BANKABLE SECURITY them before they beave for their You select your own repay new home in Part Perry. They mare than 11,000 people b were presented with a loveiy you. Walk ini taday, walk ot mirrar and chair. Mrs. George Johns read a suitabie address1 and Messrs. John and Maurice! Nesbitt presented the gifts. Her-:)J'IOUSEHE9 man thenked everyone as they were not oxpecting any send-off 111/2s Slmco. St.South, second fic liko that. There were severai games of euchre enjoyed and OSHAWA, finish d Up the ovening with PORT HOPE IRA NCHt 71 Walton dancink. We wish them ail the good things in their new homo. LESKARD Mrs. Roy Fenwick has return- ed from Summerville to stay with hier mother, Mrs. M. Spry. Mr. and Mrs. D. Marshall, To- ronto, with Mr. and Mrs. E. Green. Sorry to hear that Mr. E. Syer is on the sick iist. We wish him a speedy recovery. Glad to liear that Mr. E. Du- vail is making good progress in Oshawa Hospital. We hope to see him home soon. Mr. Lorne Rabbins and Mrs. N. Bradshaw are home for a few days. The party for Mr G. Moore&s 94th birthday was a great suc- cess, with 42 villagers attend- ing. The evening was spent in playing cards and crokinole. Re- freshments were served and a huge pink and white birthday cake was cut by Mr Moore, af- ter which hie made a speech of thanks. Everybody then joined in singing "For He's a Joli;, Good Feflow". Mr. Moore was born in Crofton York, Englana and came ta this country n 1909. His wife died 27 years ago. There are three children living, one son in England and a son and daughter in Toronto. Mr. Moace does ail his own woric and cooking, waiks ta the store every day and is always out with the first fisbermen of the season. Ho plants his; own gn - den ever 'v year and often sel s somne of his vegetables in t'le village store. We wish this grand aid gentleman manv more hap- Dy x'ears. i ON YOUR OWN SSIGNATURE $5Oto $1,OO0 an up aid bis, taxes, any good reason. NEEDED . . . 24 MONTHS TO REPAY yment plan, anather good reason why brrow from us every week. Sa can OLD FINANCE 10oro phOn. Oshawa à- 1139 1ONT. St., 2nd fle.., pho» 3030 Friday 19 MARCH 20 Saturday Bowmanvf"lle's Greatest Ice Show Ever championship skating gorgeous costumes sensational stagery 100 boys and girls 100 groups-f ours-pairs-solos by Bowmanville and Oshawa Skating Clubs TICKETS FOR RESERVED SEATS $1.25 - 1.00 .75 are now avaiable f rom any member of the Clubs or McNulty's store Walker Stores SPECIAL Traveller's Samples LADIES' AND CHILDRENý'S Flannel ette Pyjamas, Gowns and, Cotton Underwear Ail /2 of original selling price Reg. 49C Io $4.98 Now 25Ç to $2,49 Special! TRAINING PANTS Regular 29e .ach 2 for 49e at the TOWN HALL THL RI 1AY and FRIDAY 1MARCH 4 and 5 Featuring new songs and jokes to rail you in the aisles. SECOND ACT wiIl feature TIRE TEXAS CYCLONE and Ris Sensational Shooling Act Texas Cyclone is an outstanding performer who has toured &round the world five times with his act and on numerous occasions lie.has played before royalty of many nations. Tickets frai» any member of the Lions Club. Reserved seot plan opens at Alex McGregor's Drug Store en Monday, March lst, at 10 ar. IWURWA'T, m. 25th, 1954 ONTARIO Bili Taylor "Busher" Jackson Two of the former greats of the National Hockey League who will be appearing here in the N.H.L. Old Timers' game to be held on March il sponsored by the Bowmanville Rotary Club are Harvey "Busher" Jackson and Billy Taylor shown above. These and other famous stars of yesterday such as Cy Wentworth, Roy Worters, Lorne Duguid and Roy Conacher will be playing in a special benefit game, with all proceeds to be used by the Bowmanville Rotary Club for their work with crippled children. In addition ta the Old Timers' game skating stars Toby Keeler and Carol Klapow of the Bowmanville Skating Club will gîve demonstrations of their skill at figure skating between periods. PAGZ TEM