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Wt7UêAT, U~P'I. 101h, %~4 ~'RI~ ~ANADTAN ~'rAP1WAW UflWANVTT.T~ <WG9'A'~TIi U AftU - Color Films at Rotary Club Tells Story of Tom Thomson Famous Canadian Artist A colour film on the life and paintings of Tom Thomson, one of Canaçia's greatest artists, wbich also showed the scenery of Algonquin Park where Thomson created bis grcatest masterpieces, was shown at the regular meeting of the Bow- ý V ille Rotary Club on Fr- film, wbich was produc- cdby the National Film Board, pDutlined the life o! Thomson 'from the time of bis birth at Leith. near Owen Sound, until bis tragic death by drowning in Algonquin Park, which he loved sa well, in November, 1917. It showed the masterpie- Ces.4tnted by Thomson in thc Plkrlcisuch as "October", "Spring Ic@'*-' "Chili November" and "The Drive", and then gave beautiful views af the' scenery In this Northern Ontario forest and lake area wbich inspired them. Had Profound Effeet The, film explained that Trhomson's work had a profound effect on Canadian art and that he bas become almost a legend ta this country's artists. While he paintcd for only four years -from 1914 to 1917-bis work has bad a greater effect on Can- adian painting than the life- time work of other less gifted artists. Thomson was the first of Canada's "Primitive" paint- ers, men wbo painted their in- terpretations o! Canadian scen- ery with stark realism and beautiful, vivid colours. It is a very native painting which re- minds Canadians forccfully of tbe country they love. Also sbown in the film were r ontemporary painters sucb as A. Y. Jackson and Arthur Lis- mer wbo commented on the Present 4-figure numbers wilI take the prefix "MArket 3". Thus "1234" would become "MArket 3-1234" Present 2-figure numbers wiIl take the prefix «'MArket 3-5", so that "567" would become "MArket 3-5567» PLEASE NOTE Your full number should be given ta the operator when you caîl Long Distance, and used on alI pintcd matter. For local calîs you nced dial only the five figures. paintings of Mr. Tbomson and told a! the important place whicb be gained in Canadian art in only four short years of work. Mr. Jackson knew Thom- son in Toronto, wherc he work- cd as a commercial artist most of bis life, prior to going to AI- gonguin Park to paint. The mavie also sbowed the memonial cairn erected to Thomson by J. E. H. MacDon- ald on the shores o! Canoe Lake where he was drowned. Visitors Welcomed" President O. F. "Oddy" Rob- son welcamed gucst Rotarian George Sbreve of the Oshawa Club and Recreation Director AI Vail and made a birthday presentation ta Rotarian L. W. Dippeil, a past president of the club and a member for 25 years. He also reminded members of the District Convention in To- ronto. Rotarian Morley Vanstone re- ported that bis father, Rotarian Fred Vanstone, had returned home from hospital and was comîng along well following ne- cent operations. Rotarian Don Morris announc- ed that the Rotary Bowling League would start with a night of open bowling on September 23 at 9 p.m. and asked ahl mem- bers to bring along tbeir Ro- tary Anns and sign up for re- gular bowling this faîl and win- ter. Program Chairman Tom Reh- der arranged for the film and President Robson acted as pro- jectionist. The sing song was led by Ro- tarian Bob Stevens, accompan- ied by Rotarian Dave Morrison. Prince Edward Island bas the lowest marriage rate, Alberta the higbest. The Governor-Gencral ne- ceives an annual salary of $48,- 667 a ycar, tax-free; in addition be reccives an expense allow- ance of $100,000 a year. Payment of federal family allowances and universal old age pensions cost between $13 million and $14 million a week. Weekly Specicil Rockspar Interior Varnish Regular Price $2.75 Until Sept. 25 only $1.95 Per Quart Our WaIlpaper Sale is still on-with worthwhile redue- tions in prices. Aiso Bundie Lots Abernethy's Paint & Wallpaper 85 King St. W. 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The Scouts held their annual Apple Day. in conjunction with the Fair this year. tins~yPlans Celebration To Mark iç~ Anniversary Seco ndary Educa-ýk;n in Are "The Canadian Statesman" learned today that the Victoria County District High Sebool Board at Lindsay is planning a public event to celebrate the lOOtb Anniversary of Secondary Education in Lindsay at the Lindsay Collegiate institute, Thanksgiving weekend. Plans caîl for an open house at the L.C.I. Friday evening, October 8th, sa that former stu- dents may register. Mr. A. E. O'Neill a graduate of the scbool and former principal of Oshawa Collegiate and Vocational School will speak ta the student assembly in the afternoon. Registration of former stu- dents and open bouse will con- tinue during the next day. Var- ions rooms in the school will be used as a rendezvous for infor- mal class re-unions. In the a!- ternoon special sports events will be beld on the campus. The highlights of the centen- ary celebrations will take place Saturday evening. A general assembly of former students is being arranged in the auditor- ium. There will be a music pro- gramme with the school choir taking an active part. Two for- New Department For African Violets Added to Stewart's ~ tUpon vsiting Stewart's Seeds we found that a few manths ago tbey added' a new dcpartment ta their seed business "African Violets and Supplies". This dcpartment had enlarg- cd stcadily and we were amaz- cd when we entcred their Afni- can Violet Showroom which is the first door south of their store ta sec bundreds and bun- drcds of plants under floures- cent ligbts. We found this was anly one o! a number of rooms with lights gaing most o! the time. Mrs. Stewart pointed out that it is their desire in this new department ta be able ta offer their customners the newcst and best at the lowest price, as this bas been their slogan through- out ail their Seed business, and in order ta keep up witb ahl the new introductions produced each year tbey have one room for propagating the choicest of these new varieties. These arc coming along quickly and Mrs. Stewart said she finds it bard berself ta wait ta sec these new gorgeous creatures in bloom, she bas a waiting list of Violet Fanciers ready ta snatch tbem up.1 "You sec," she poînted out, "Everyone loves African Violets but you can divide everyone into two groups, anc group loves ail African Violets. while the other group will settie for nothing less than the fincst Aristocrats of the Violet world regardlcss of price. The first group is easy and wonderful ta cater ta, we can obtain their requirements very reasonably in Canada, but for the second group wc really work, as new impraved varieties are produc- ed in many countries each vear, it is up ta us ta select the best of these as soon as they are available and produce them in large quantities as quickly as possible for aur customer.;, many o! whom came from a great distance. There are a great many pea- ple wbo prefer African Violets for Birthday and other gi!ts, for fricnds in hospitals or for sbut-ins. they know that every day for vears to corne these fricnds will remember themn cvery time they look at that lovcly plant." We could have talked en about this !ascinating hobby wbich includes men as weli as women buf time wvas limited. Mrs. Stewart did mention that they would be glad ta give free assistance ta anyonc with prob- lems in grewing Violets. Thcy would alsoý obtain a Guest Speaker on Violets should any large Society or Club desire one, and that their Showroomn is open to visitars tram 9 a.m. %0 8 P.rn.1 mer L.C.I. g:7qduates now uni- versity presidenL, will address the assembly. Dr. Wqtson Kirk- conneil, president of Acadia University and Dr. G. E. h l President of University of Wes- tern Ontario are the main speakers. No formai invitations will be sent out by the committee, but it is the announced wish of the school board to publicly invite ail ex-students to be in attend- ance. Those L.C.I. graduates living in the Bowmanville area are urged to write their friends inviting them to return to Lind- say Thanksgiving weekend, to take part in the Centennial An- niversary ceremonies. Friends Entertain Miss Marilyn Hall Prior to Marriage Mrs. John McCoy, who be- fore her marriage on Sept. 4, was Miss Marilyn Hall, was en- tertained as a bride-elect at two showers. On August 2th a miscellan- eous shower was held at the home of Mrs. Hall, when Mrs. Jack Mitchell and Mrs. Percy Morden were Co-hostesses. About 35 friends and relatives were present. The bride-elect received a corsage of red rosebuds and many lovely gifts for w h ich Marilyn thanked everyone. The hostess- es served a delicious lunch. On August 27th another mips- cellaneous shower was held at the home of Miss Jean Kitson, when about 20 girl friends gathered and presented Mar- ilyn with a corsage of sweet peas. She received many love- ly and useful gifts. After the gifts were opened and Marilyn thanked her friends, a few games were played. The hostess served a deliclous lunch. Co-workers of the bride In the Canada Life Company, To- ronto, presented her with an electric kettle and woollen blanket. The North Magnetic Pole constantly changes position, now lies about haîf way be- tween Winnipeg and the geo- graphic North Pole. 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Mr. and Mrs. Earl Luke and family bave returned from a week's holidays at Bobcay- geon. While there Mr. and Mrs. Macnab and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Balson and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Billett and family visited them and bad a good time. Mr. Gerald Balson accompan- led his cousin Russel on a bus trip ta Haliburton on Sunday. Mrs. Caverley and Mrs. James Smales Jr., delighted everyone with their vocal duet, "Corne To The Fair". Mr. Wesley J. Salter, Osb- awa, a public schoolmate of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Balson at Cour- tice school many years ago was our guest speaker and intro- duced by Mrs. Balson. Mr. Salter was principal of St. Catharines Collegiate for 42 years and is now retired in Oshawa, His sons, Henry of Trail, B.C., is a minerologist and Wilson,' a contractor in St. Catharines. His presenit wife was Miss Iva Everson. He has five grandchildren. When prin- cipal he had 70 teachers and 700 pupils under his care. He chose for a subjeet "Edu- cation". "Let us be watchful therefore. He related some fun- ny stories to start off with about the habits of the old school at No. 8; witb our chil- dren we should be a construc- tion gang instead of a wreck- ing crew.- Not aIl pupils can apply tbernselves to the school learning but could be taught, practical tbings. We need ma- chinists and bousehold appli- ances and homemakers. He stressed that Televîsion was flot sa good for school children. Pictures and Alides when ex- plained Iby the teachers were better. He told of the achieve- ments of many of Oshawa's High School pupils and how they rose to fame. To close he read a number of funny "school boy howlers", which we ail en- joyed. The Maple Leaf was sung from the sang books. Two bas- kets of flowers graced the ta- ble and a very pretty gloxinia plant also and the silver creami and sugar set was used. We had a nice lunch served by centre group undeib the lunch committee of Mrs. Adcock and Mrs. Horn. Women's Missionary Society The Women's Missionary So- ciety held their August meet- ing at the park with a good at- tendance of members. Mrs. Bul- lett, president, was in charge. Opening hymn was "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" fol- lowed by prayer by the presi- dent. Miss Elva Smales, and Marilyn Warrick were the two girls chosen to attend the train- ing school for leaders at Whit- by. Plans were discussed for the autumn anniversary. The Worshîp Service was in charge of Mrs. J. Smales Sr. and Mrs. J. Smales, Jr. closed the meet- ing wîth prayer. A picnic followed with the Mission Band, Baby Band and their mothers being entertain- ed by the W.M.S. Games and races were, enjoyed by the childien. A lovely picnic sup- per was served to evetyone and enjoyed by ail. Mrs. C. Daw will be bostene for the meetýing in September and Mrs. Wal!çick in charge ot7 program.6 Meeting to be held in the S. S. room at 7.30 p.m. when there will be an affilia- tion service with the C.G.I.T. Women's Institute September meeting with the president in the chair, usual op- ening. Minutes of last meeting rcad and approved. Roll cali "notable events of the year", was quite well re- sponded to, including our new ail heating system in the ýj. S. room and new cupboards in the 'church kitchen, which makes a marked improvement. Mr. Selby Grant, Bowmanville, installed the heating. One old furnace is being used in the Boy Scouts club room in the shed for winter. Report of the treasurer was given by Mrs. A. E. Billett, as- sistant treasurer. Letters of thanlcs were read and also spoken thanks for recent fav- ors. Our bazaar *,ill be held Nov. l2th (particulars later.) Mrs. Merv'in Mountjoy gave a verbal account of our recent bus trip. Mrs. W. W. Horn, cen- tre group convenar, took the chair for the program. The motto, "Failure- need A Lovely Way to Look, This Fait! S AVED $75.00 OILO-MAGIC ECONOMICAL AUTOMATIC OIL BURNER SAVED $ 20.00 Above is the modern new home of Mr. J. M. 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