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PAGE ~ TEE CAKADIAN STATE5AtA~q. BOWMAF<V1LLS. ors rAIUO TB:UESDAY, MAY utn, ivrr Seven Teams Participate in' Cribbage Contest Seven teams participated in the provincial four-man cribbage ever heid in Ontario. Lunch was served to the group by the Legion tournament open to branches With less than 100 members at the Bowman- Women's Aumiliary. Teams were from Dunbarton, Dunsdon, Palmerston, ville Legion Hall, Saturday. Having more than 100 members the Bow- Coldwater, Norwood, Sgt. Trouds Branch, Toronto, and Grand Valley, manville Branch was not allowed to enter the competition but had the. who won the tournament. honour of conducting the first four-man team Provincial Competition Conduci Leqion Tournament T1he Legion District Sports Offtîcer andi co-convener, Lou KSnack, TIrenton, andi Joe Price, District "D" Toronto, were in charge of the first four-man provincial cribbage tournament held at the Bowmanville Legion Hall, Saturday. In their hands are the miniature cribbage boards mounted on ashtrays which were presented to the winners. Hear Excellent Speech Men 's Canadian Club Annual Ladies' Night The ladies were the guests of1 meal, entertainment and ex- honour at the annual iadie% cellent address by Rev. I. G. night of the Bowmanviile Men's Pollock, rninister of Grace Un- Canadian Club beld in the ited Church, Peterborough. Lions Cornmunity Centre Iast In proposing a toast to the Tuesday evening. The large ladies Neil Porter called atten- turnout enjoved a pleasant1 tion to the many qualities of a woman, especially that of loy- alty. Replying to the toast Mrs. Ivîson Munday stated that itj was a pleasure for bhe ladies ta be present for this annual meeting to see aid friends and meet new ones and to, enjoy an evening o! fellowship with the men. Attractive Lecteru Club president Charles Os- borne was delighted with the large burnout of members, wives and guests. Before hav- ing tbe speaker introduced Mr. Osborne made a special note of the attractive lectern which was done by two of the mcm- bers. He gave - thanks to Osh- awa Wood Products for the material, Ken Courtice for con - structing the, piece and Wilf Carruthers for adding the let- tering. The gueýt speaker for the evenrng, Rev. I. G. Pollock is a graduate of Glasgow Univer- sity and the Congregational College, Edinburgh. He preached for a number of yea's in Scot- land and in 1945 went to Cape- town, South Africa. In 1952 he Imigrated a second time when he carne to Canada ta assume duties in Peterborough. Warpi Canadian Weicome He told the audience that he received a warm and cordial 1weicome on bis arrivai. in Can- ada and is looking forward to ýthe day when be can take out h is citizenship papers. Being a Scot by birth and heritage Mr. Pollock oflen looks back to bis native land with nostaigia and homesickness but such patriotism b e pointed out is universal among ail people who have ieft their native soul. Bcyond Patriotism "However the end of buman history is beyond ail patriotisra and in the end the wvhoie world will become a metropolis of al people who will be citizens of a wvorld in wbich ail men are free and equal." Tbe speaker urged those present to bave faith and hope for a free world and flot just a free Canada.1 "Tbe story of civilization has been of men and women break- ing down the barriers o! pre- judice, tbe fetters of ignorance, and the chains of selfishness," he expiained. A Singie Metropolis "I believe that if we could open a man's eyes but once and give bim a glimpse o! a world without war, prejudice, ai-d bate he would see that city. "A light which is a true light of rnen's souls will neyer be put out," be said in reference to the ligbt of love, truth and justice. Justice, liberty, and freedomn need not be defended. Uncbain them and they wiil sureiy defend tbemseives. "Have we tbese giories of freedom and truth in Canada? I tbink 15 million voices sbould be able to answer 'yes'," he concluded. Mr. Pollock was lntroduced by Jack Cruickshank and thanked by M. J. ElliaIt. Enjoyable Singing Don Alîman, Oshawa, fa- voured the group with three solo numbers, 'You'll Never Walk Alone", "Old Man River", and "Belis of the Sea." He was accompanied by Mrs. Hazel Rundie, Oshawa. The group slnging- was led by Wilf Carruthers and Dave Morrison. OBITUARY RICHARD BENNET GRIFFN A highly respected resident of tbe Burketon district, Rich- ard Bennet Griffin, died at bis home on April 29, in bis 7ist year. e bad been il for six years. A son o! the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Griffin, the de-1 ceased was born in the Burke- toh district and farmed the homestead for 40 years prior bo his retirement about 10yas ago. Mr. Griffin was a member o! iEnfield United Church and for rnany years was an active mem- iber of the board of the Union ISchool Section. He leaves bis wile, the for- mer Irene Peters; five daugh- ters. Mrs. Fred Samis (Verna) of Burketon, Mrs. Leslie Wot- ton (Vera) of Oshawa, Mrs. Vin- cent Reddings (Clara) o! Ozh- awa, Mrs. Neil Smith (Rubyý) of Columbus and Mrs. Rae Cowling (Celia) of Wbitby and one son, Fred Griffin o! Burke- ton. OBITUARY REV. C. C .WASHINGTON, B.A., B.D. Rev. Clarence C. Washing- ton and Mrs. Washington were seriously injured in a motor accident the day after Christ- mas. Mr. Washington succumb- ed to bis injuries on January 4th, thus closing a minisbry o! nearly fifty years. He was bur- ied with bonours at Auburn, where be bad served for six years. The Huron Presbytery, the Presbyterial and many from far and near were in attend- ance. Rev. Geo. W. Moore of London spoke of the great loss to the United Church in the passing of one whom they loy- ed. Mr. Washington was born in JVohnnyj Blackutock, son1 of Rev. W. C. Washington, and redelved his early education in Barrie. At Toronto University he was gold medalist in Greek and Hebrew, and on graduation was Instruc- tor in these languages at Vic- toria College. He was married to Olive H. Johnston, daughter of Rev. C. O. Johnston, and together they served at Roseneath; Baltimore; Courtice; Fenelon Palls; Fair- lawn, Toronto. Central, Sault Ste. Marie; Wesley, London; Auburn, and at retirement the Ashfield Charge. There was, a spiritual quai- ity about bis preaching and teaching that appealed very strongly to his listeners, and led them always ta higher and more Christian living. Every- wbere he did the full work of the ministry, and was a loyal citizen, t aking a keen interest in public affairs and an active part in Cburch Coundils. His brethren elected himn to many official positions. In Presbytery, Conference and General Coun- cil he displayed the wisdom of the statesman and the farsight- edhess of the prophet. He was a great pilot on a stormy sea of discussion, and could navi- gate a resolution to a quiet haven of general acceptance. He had the element of sur- prise, for his friendly words and bis captivating srnile dis- solved both hesitation and pro- judice in others, and wvon com- plete confidence. He wvas glor- iously tolerant, His oxvn con- victions ran deep, but he res- pected the opinions of others. He leaves a host of personal friends; he had so many ways of being kind. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Rev. A. G. Eagle, Clinton, and Mrs. R. D). Thomas, Toronto, and four grandchildren; also two sisters, Mrs. Rev. H. E. McConnell, Millbrook, Ont., and Mrs. J. R. Standen, Victoria, B. C. Durham Caif Clubs Elect New Officers North and South Durham Cal! Clubs beld an organiza- tional meeting in the Agricul- ture Office, Bowmanville, last Saturday, for the coming year with Jerry Hasiuk, R. R. 1, Hampton, elected president of the North Durham Beef and Dairy Club and Ed Kowal, R. R. 2, Bowmanville, president of the South Durham Dairy Cal! JON NY club. harn Club Jim Coombes, R. R. Executive members of theI 5, Bowmanville, was elected North Durham club are Jacque- vice president and Helen Knox, line Rosevear, Tyrone, vice- R. R. 1, Hampton, secretary- president, and Gerald Asseistine, treasurer. Club leader for R. R. 3, Burketon, secretary- South Durham is Francis Jose, treasurer. For the South Dur-1 Newcastle. 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He has worked closely with merchant groups and industries in provid- ing expanded job opportunities and assisting them with new and established industries as well as playing a helpful part in community proj-ects ail over the county. These are only a few of the fie lds in which he has been active. been the right man for Durham in Parliament as a supporter of the Government. He is on the job and gets things done - a man who has himself an able and conscientious public-spirited citizen. JAMES ""Always ready ta help youl"i Inserted by The Durham CountyLiberal Association hi 2 GAL. 41 Oc Includint g He has Liberal proved ON JUNE lOth Re-elIect &4 TrMUSDAY, MAT gth, iv57 TEE CANAIDIAN STATMamAs. j5owmAnvujým. a.N-IAmci PACM TWIMYM