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.~E CAKADIAN STATISMA!f. EOWMANVffIL OW~A~O q'wym.~ AV ~5W BA~ EDiIORIALS Canadians Make New Declaration of Independence We have read many newspapers con- taining column upon column of news stories and editorial comments on the viewpaints and reasons for the surprising and sweeping unexpected victory of the Progressive Conservatives in the recent federal elections. In aur humble opinion the most out- standing article on this timely subject, with the mast constructive and helpful ideas, was written by a well known woman whose feature articles in the daily press have neyer, ta aur knowledge, been of a political nature. We think every leader of a political party, every successful and defeated candidate and every Canadian could read this article with considerable profit, as it is mast thought pravoking in the crisis which is being faced in setting up a new government. To this end we are taking the liberty of reprinting the entire article herewith, instead of aur usual editorial comments. The article appeared in The Sunday Telegram, headed "Adventures With God", written by Miss Jane Scott, as follows: Canadians made a new declaration of *independence at the polis this week - a declaration possible anly in a democratic country. With Thomas Jefferson "we *hold these truths ta be seif-evident; that ail men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are lîfe, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that ta secure these rights, governments are instituted amang men, deriving their just powers from consent of the governed; that whenever any form of government *becomes destructive ta these ends, it is the right of the people ta alter or aboiish it, and ta institute new government, laying its foundations on such principles, and organizing its powers in such forms, as ta them shall seem most likely ta effect their safety." There are three words that sum up *the desires of aur generatian. They are: safety, certainty and enjoyment. When safety, certainty or enjoyment are threat- ened, it is aur natural reaction ta revoit against the government or the enemy that threatens us. Unfortunately, these blessings are often cantrolled by the actions of aur *friends-men and women whom we have elected ta represent us in Parliament. When such a situation arises, a man 's focs rnay be those of his own household, and the politician's son and daughter will vote for the opposition party. A politician dare not count on the backing of even his best fricnds if he is aligned with a party whose policies thrcat- en us on the personal level. Seif-preserva- tion is the f irst law of life, and woe betide the governing body that creates a situation that threatens us! Be thcy friend or foc, they are doomed ta defeat at the poils. Listening ta the eélection returns, I was reminded of St. Paul's warning: "Now al these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for aur admonition. Upon whom the ends of the world are came. Whcrcfore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he faîl." 1 Corinthians : 10-12. The urgency of Paul's warning burn-. ed its message into my heart as anc after another of the cabinet ministers went down ta defeat. The defcated candidates held important posts, jobs that cali for experience and întegrity, and are awardcd on the basis of a man's inherent abilities and past performances. The acceptance of a portfolio is supposed ta give some indication of permanency. And yet nine1 of the ministers who had reasonable grounds ta believe that they were standing Retirement Age "What other work can I turn to?" ariswered Mr. St. Laurent when asked if he intended to retire after the election is over. "I have been away from rny law practice too long to go back to it now, and I have no other trade or profession. If I retire from active politics I retire from active life, and will be numbered among the unemployed, perhaps among the unem- ployable. I really don't feel old enough for that." History rnay record this impromptu statement as Mr. S t. Laurent's most mem- arable remark, or as the most strikîng statement of the year. It draws attention ta the tragic conse- quences of a practice that has become almost universal today - the practice of imposing retirement on our citizens when they reach a certain age without regard for their f itness to continue to give ef fective î4t & uabïiri tatr5nx1 £stabish.d 1854 with which is incorporated rh. owmanvill. News, The Newcastle Independent and The Oronc News 1O3rd Year of Continuous Service ta the Town of Bowmanville and Durhama County AN LNDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTON RATES $4.00 a Yea:r, strictly in advcrnce $5.00 a Yom inthe United States Authons.d cm Second Caose Mail Pont Office Dopartment. Ottawa Pubibd by THE JAMES PUBLISHING COMIPAN'? Bownianvilie, Ontario GEO. W. MAMES. Eras firmly, went down ta defeat. Their fate was in the hands of the voters. In truth, X on the line below or above their respective names on the ballot spelied ex for them. Too many voters made their X an indication of the hand- writing on the wall for the defeated cab- inet ministers. The ballots plainly stated the indictment: "Thou are weighed in the balances, and are found wanting ... Thy kingdom is divided and given ta the Medes and Persians." Daniel 5:27-28. And - how divided - remains ta be seen. No Smugness There is no place for smugness or self- confidence in the headquarters of any party, nor in the thinking of any indi- vidual. The same fate could happen te any one of us at any moment, for there is not one of us without sin and weakness. And this is especially true of the Christian man or woman who finds himself or her.. self in a favored position in this life. Power and authorîty carry with themn great dangers. There is less security for the man who holds power and autharity in his hands than there is for the pauper. There are many subtle influences like pride and avarice that sneak in on us like a deadly virus, so that none of 'us can particularly afford ta be complacent about aur power or position. The man of God partîcuiarly is singled out for the assaults of satanic temptations. Our Lord was subjected ta the same temptations that dog the footsteps of politîcians. The devil took Jesus up and set him on a pinnacle of the temple to tempt Him. Satan shewed Him ail the kingdoms of the world, and offered them ta Him if He would f aîl down and worship him. But our Lord would not stoop ta sin for swerve from the path of duty and layalty ta God. Yes, He "was in ail points tempt- cd like as we are, yet without sin." That is why He can be touched with the feeling of aur infirmities. Words from the sang of Mary came ta mmid! "He hath shewed strength in His arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree." Luke 1:5-52. History is replete with incidents that point up the folly of pride and complac- ency. But a change of government will not put an end ta these sins. They will crop up in the new government. The nation needs today, what it has always needed - a change of heart. Greed and Pride Not only the politicians, but every elector is responsîble for the unsavory conditions in aur country. Greed, lust, pride and self-seeking are at the roat of aur troubles. Every one of us expects the gavern- ment ta increase benefits without increas- ing taxation. We want safety, certainty and enjoyment without personal respansi- bility. Let us face f acts - neither God nor man can, nor will, satisfy aur selfish desires. There is neither safety nor certainty in this lif e, and enj oyment is only relative. But of some things xve may be reasonably sure, and one of them is the Biblical truth that pride goes before a fail. We ought ta learn from the experience of others that it is a f allacy ta put aur confidence in men. God alone is ta be trusted, and ta be judge. And, soon or late, if aur hearts are not right in His holy eyes, the axe of judgment will faîl upon us. Every ane of us needs Paul's warning: Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he' fall." Can't Be Fixed services. Many people, on reaching thc retire- ment age, f eel j ust as Mr. St. Laurent docs, and justifiably so. It is quite a shock ta an ahert and active man ta be told that his services are no longer required at the work he is bcst quaiified ta do, just because the cahendar says he has reached a certain age; and the record shows that enforced retirement, when a man is still fit, shortens the life expectancy of the persan affected, by ycars. Retirement age can't be fixcd by law or by any rigid rule. It is a personal matter between each man and his em- ployer. The employer knows the value of the services, and the man knows whether or not he can maintain the pace. Men live longer today than they used ta; but there can be littie abject in pro- longing ane's lufe if it means anhy a pro- longed pcriod of sîtting around with noth- ing ta do and nothing for doing it. Not a Political Force On the eve of the recent municipal elections in Hamilton advertisemcnts in the city's press urged support for a group af nine "labor candidates." The ads were signed by the Hamilton & District Labor Council and the C.C.F. Municipal Election Committce. When the votes were counted onhy anc ai the nine candidates endorsed by labor had been elcctcd. On many occasions labor leaders in Canada have ailied themselvcs with the C.C.F. party machînery in the attempt ta influence election resuits. The consistent failure ai the effort is not because non- union voters go ta the poils ta vote against the iabor-sponisored candidates, it results from the fact that union meinbers will nat accept the dictation ai labor leaders in election affairs. The argument that mn Canada labor is, or should be. a political farce is a delusian. The rank and file ai labor has not accepted the argument despite the fact that some union leaders have spent much time and money o\vcr the years ta cstablish the case. Census *Figures Show Large Increase Here According ta the 1956 census report released by, the Dominion Bureau of Statistics the population of BawjUnan- ville has increased ta 6,544 as compared with thèq 1951 total of 5,430. A surprising increase is that of Darlington which has grown from 5,643 in 1951 ta 8,023 in 1956. This toNtm.hip now stands as the largest municipai byjopulat1<irî Durham and the second largest in the nite Count s. Overail population of Durham is 35,827 which is mnade Up of 18,188 maies and 17,639 females. Following is a breakdown by municipalities: Bowmanville__________ Cartwright Cavan Clarke _____________ Darlington Hope -- Manvers Millbrook ___ _______ Newcastle _____________ Fort Hope "My goodness - They told me this shirt was pre-shrunk!" Distant Pas, From The Statesmau Mies 25 YEARS AGO (1932) Front page carried a picture of the memorial gates at Bow- inanvilie Cemetery, reminding- citizens ai Decoration Day. The gates in memory ai the late James McGill were dedicated in 1931. Goodyear picnic at Port Dal- housie, was attended by over 500. The boat leit from Osh- awa harbour. There were 47 appeals ai as- sessment brought befare the Court ai Revision, a record number. Court consisted ai Mayor Geo. W. James, and councillors W. R. Strike, Neil Mutton and L. T. McLaughlin. Bowmanville Foundry Co. laid out a soi tball diamond op' the Rehder Commons, Scugog Street. John Trewin. Blackstock, born in Darlington in 1855 died at the age ai 76. Death was recorded ai James Douglas Beith in Tarant>), youngest son ai the late Alex- ander Beith, M.D., and Isabel Fisher Beith. Rev. Carman Armstrong wbose first charge was ta be at Windsor where he was hoa, preached in bis father's pulpit, Rev. E. F. Armstrong, Trinity United Churcli. W. N. Tilley, K.C., Treasurer ai the Law Society, presented a number who toak their aaths as barristers among them Mr. Maitland G. Gauld, son ai Mr. and Mrs. M. G. V. Gould. Legion Band gave a fine con- cert in Rotary Park underc Bandmaster R. J. Lawens. A1 temporary bandstand had beenj erected out ai aid 1umber. 1 49 YEARS AGO (1908) A very complete write-up ai the late James H. McGill who died in Washington, D.C., May 22, appeared on the iront page. Mr. McGill made many glfts ai money ta the town during bis lifetime and bequeathed ai h is real estate ta Bawmanville subj ect ta the lufe in terest ai his wife. The cemetery gates were purcbased wlth part ai this money and are a memorial ta Mr. MeGill who was barn in Bowmanville and attended schoai bere, later going ta the United States where be.became a successiul architect. Jean Blewett, well knawn Canadian poet, was ocheduled ta speak follawing a strawberry social at the Methodist church. The Lakefleld flyer train ta Port Hope was dlscontinued because ai lack ai business. Mrs. John Mcbeod, wife af the late John McLeod, M.P., was visiting Mrs. D. Galbraith, Queen St. Steamer Argyleý was ta be sold an July il at an upset price ai $11,000. The ,arn ai Mr. Alfred Mann, Rahy Head, was struck by lightning. It was remarked that On- tario had three lady lawyers, the mast recent being Muas Grace Hewson ai Barrie. At Counties' Council Cal. John Hughes maved that Coun- cil present a petition ta the Legislature ta pass legislation making it illegal ta run auto- mobiles an the highways an Sundays and at least one ather day ai the week, "thus insuring the public irom ane ai the greatest dangers that confronta tbemn at present." United Empire Loyalists Were Not Ail British The Trait ai the Black Walnut, by G. Elmore Rea- mnan (McClelland and Stew- art Linited, Taranto), $5.00, 256 pages, 12 photos, 6 maps and charts. REVIEWED BY Elsie Carruthers Lunney Dr. G. Elrnore Reaman bas made a worthy contribution ta the history af Upper Canada, which hecame the province ai Ontario, in the Trail ai the Black Walnut. A great many people think ai the United Empire Loyalists, who were the f irst ta settie Upper Can- ada in any numbers, as heing entirely or predominantly ai English extraction. There were, in iact, thous- ands ai Pennsylvania Germans, and others ai European origin who because ai their religiaus beliefs did nat take an active part in the Revolution ai the colonies against Britain. Bt- cause tbey had been given asy- lumn by England following per- secutian in Europe and froc. com ta fallow their way af ifhe aiter migrating ta Amnerica, same ai these sects such as Mennonites, Moravians and Dunkards, icît an obligation ta England and for this reason mi- grated ta British territory. In addition, the Pennslyvan!a Germans as a people are pas- sessed ai an "itchy heel", Dr. Reaman relates, and like ta pioncer in new lands. Furthcr- more the cheap land offered bY Governor John Graves Simicoe aiter 1791, attracted this thrii- ty race wha loved the soul anci were excellent farmers. Eng- lish Quakers also farmed a part ai the migration irom America. Al ai these sects are known as Plain Folk and Dr. Rearnan in tracing their arigin and he- liefs from their European be- ginnings bas given a hack. ground which no other writer ai Canadian bistory has done. It is ai tbe contribution af the Pennsylvania Germans in par- ticular that Dr. Reaman bas written. Few who bave not pre- viausly studied the history ai these people will bave realized the imprint they bave made on Ontario, even though their re- ligion discauraged taking part in government or worMdy ai- fairs. For generations they bad been goad farmers, ratating crops ta keep the soul fertile, and giving their livestack the best Af care. To house the livestack, they built large barns, a custom not known ini England because ai difierent ciimatic conditions and farm- ing methods. The Pennsylvania Germans intraduced the bank L.arn ta Canada. Many expres- sions we use today and food which we enjay, such as The two crust pie, were adopted from them. Of Interest ta many wll be the bni family histories which the author bas traced in th2 settling ai the variaus counties ai Ontario. Many names have since been anglicized and des- cendants may nat even have been aware ai their Huguenot French or Pennslyvania Ger- man anccstry. Thomas B. Costain in bis foreword comniends Dr. Rea- man for the wealtb ai material he bas gleaned in bis research. "By presenting the proafs ai the important part these set- tiers of Teutonic arigins play- ed in earliest days, Dr. Reamnan ba& periormed an important service," be states. Dr. Mabel Dunham in her novel, The Trail ai the Cane.- toga, bas gîven a iictionallzed but hfstorically sound &tory of the Pennsylvania German mi- gration ta Waterloo County, and also dealt wlth it in chapters ai ber history, Grand River. How- ever, Dr. Reamnan bas gane inta the subject at much great. er length, resulting in a valu- able and interesting contribu- tion ta literature available un Ontario's early history. There is however ane point in the author's history of the Society of Friends or Quakers which this reviewer faund sur- prising, and cantrary ta statei- ments made by A. G. Dorland, and quoted by him from other reliable sources in his book, A History ai the Society ai Friends (Quakers) in Canada. Dr. Dorland is himself of a Quaker family which settled in 1784 in Prince Edward Caunty, and his book we believe, is generally recognized as authar- itative on the subject. Dr. Reaman states in twa places in The Trail of the Black Walnut, that the Quakers d*f- fered from the Mennonites in at least two ways, anc of which was that the Quakers held slaves and candoned slav- ery, whereas the Ménnanites expressed themselves against 't. Dorland says, "The cannec- tion ai the Society ai Friends bath in England and America wlth the abolition ai slavery has been told taa many times ta require retelling here. Our main purpose is ta show the cannection of Friends with the inavement as it bas taucbed the history af Canada. It miglit be recalled, however, that the Quakers were the earliest reli- giaus group ta denaunce slav- ery when the systemn had noa ather opponents. . . The iirst petition against the slave trade ever presented ta the Parlia- ment ai Great Britain was drawn up by London Yearly Meeting aif Friends in 1783." It is true that a number ai tLoyal1sts brought slaves wîth them ta Canada, but we do not believe that Quakers were among tbem. Many Quakers taok an active part in the Abolitionist cause in the United States, wbile others, ciinging ta their belief ai avaiding an active part in political matters, cantributed ta the cause thraugh "ýeducation and canstitutional agitation". A Quaker as early as 1787, was one af the pion. eers ini wbat aiterwards be- camne the Underground Rail- raad irom Pennsylvanla and New York ta Canada. His name, Dorland records, was Isaac T. Happer. Further evidenoe ai Friends' apposition ta slavery, &id given ta slaves and Friend.-' efforts toward its abolition will be faund in Dorland's chapter on Friends and Philanthropy. Many in this district wlll be personally interested in Dr. Reaman's book, as he was the founder and first superinten. dent of the Boys' Training School at Bowmanviile. The editor af The Statesman was hanaured ta receive an auto- graphed copy ai The Trail ai the Black Walnut. Dr. Reeman, who has written a number ai books on Canada and the Eng- lish ]anguage, Particularly for New Canadians, is now Dean of Men at Waterloo College. He Aras fornierly bead ai the Eng- .isb Department at Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph. The Trail ai the Black Walnut isbigused as part ai the city f Waerloa's centennial pragrami this year. Down on Year New Permits Jump in May Applications for building permit. durlng thefirnt half of 1957 have been far below the permit@ laaued durlng the smre period lait year but the Il pennîts granted In May indieate an upward swing. The permit. include five dwellings, three garages. two addition% and one ser- vice station wlth the total construction value of thse 11 permits belng $52.300. Durint May ai 1956, 17 permits wcre issued and the contruction value was Dear Mr. Editar, I noticed in yaur issue of June 6th in which Town Coun- cil decided to instal parking meters in town they hardly got the by-law passed when they proposed granting special pri- vileged which would be con- trary ta their original inten- tions of making more parking space available ta matorists. First, according ta the report in your paper it said: "As an afterthought ta the meters it was decided that the small area north of the town hall be re- served for civie employees", which would indicate right off the bat special favors are go- ing to be granted ta civic eni- ployees. If that is granted others in the business area wil be asking for similar privileges -and why not? Then at the very same meet- ing, accarding ta the report rn your paper, a taxi man made application ta have parking Little Things By Edwin Gordon Lawrence A littie thing is a warm band- clasp But mneans much ta a strug- gling brother, Diffusing sunshine and bring- ing hope From one heart unto anather. A littie thing is a welcaming smile But it shines like an angel's glory, Dispelling sorrow and easing pain And relieving life's sad story. A little thing is a prattling child But ta such as this it is given Ta turn a hovel inta a home And transform this earth into heaven. These littie things bring jay ta the heart 0f giver as well as receiver. Persuading many a daubting soul To blossom farth a believer. When a persan can sec bath aides af a question, it doesn't involve him, his religion, or bis pocketbook. space for his taxi right an King St. requiring about 30 feet parking irontage. Now wouldn't that be a fine kettie ai fish to grant this privilege when the parking meters are being put in ta keep the mo- torists off King St., or at least not ta permit them ta clutter Up the street for only a limit. ed time It is ta be hoped tahe Police Cammittee , ta which this ap- plication was referred, will have sense enough ta turn this request down, in spite af a caunicillor favorlng the idea. For next thing we know al the taxi firms in tawn will want ta put their taxi stands on King St.-and why flot? Fair Play Ta Ail 1832 Junipera, Long Beach, Cali. Dear Mr. James, I want ta tbank yau for sending me a copy ai The Statesman containing the oblt- uary of MY mother, Mra. John Weeks, who was ini her 98ti year and was a mnember ai The Statesman staff back in the early 80's. I gat quite a kick reading the 49 years aga colurnn in ths Dimi and Distant feature. 1 knew some ai the namnes men- tioned and have gane over the naines mentioned and have gone aver the paper seleeral times. I guess J. B. Martyn, Charlie Cawker and Tam Toc! are ail gane. In my travels I've met several natives afi B.w-, manville. I I think I could draw a ma oi the aId tawn as I knew it' aver 50 years aga and spot every house in it. I remember you as a little chubby faced boy about six or sev yearg aid the last time I s4 ou. I also well remember , tivo sisters Ella and Sae;ý and yaur brathers Jesse and Nor- man and your dear mother I am flot in the best ai health altbaugh I worked titi hast November and will be 78 this August. im enclasing a phota of my' mnother wben she was 93, aise enclosing subscription ta The Statesrmn ta renew my yauth. Sa long and best wishes. P. A. Barrett A year from naw - and how quickly a ycar can pass - aur Centennial Celebrations will be in full swing. "Old Home Week" is scheduled for June 28th to, July 6th, but many other special events wihl be hehd throughout the year. Neyer again in aur lifetime will there be such a splendid apportunity ta meet aId fricnds, schoolmates, neighbours and relatives - ta relive the dceds and misdeeds of aur youth - ta see whcrc Mom and Dad went ta school - ta participate in a sparkling series of social, cultural, historical and sparts events. Bowmanville has grown, and those who have nat visited the aid town for many years will sec new streets, new residential developments, new highways. But, in the things that rcally matter - family, religiaus, social and educational life; friendliness and neighbourliness; peaccfulncss and beauty - Bowmanville bas not changed. Il is still the splendid comnmunity il has ahways been. The Bowmanville Centennial Committee wishes to send an invitation ta attend the 1958 Celebrations toa il former Bowmanville residents and their immiediate !amiiies, and ta out-of-town friends and relatives of aur present citizens who wish ta attend. Therefore aur readers arc urged ta uend in names and addresses af such people, for the larger the crowds in '58, the marc fun and enjoy- mtent we ail will have. Use the coupon bclow, list addition-. ai names and addresses on plain white paper, and mail t CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE, BOX 1379, BOWMANVILLE, ONT. Namne Street Address or Box No. Town - ---- --- -~---- - - 1956 6,544 1,580 1,927 3,504 8,023 2,840 1,982 807 1,098 7,522 1951 5,430 1,318 1,879 2,926 5,643 2,807 1,872 734 958 6,548 ln the 8ýditors' Mail Please Print c- t,'I Prov. ç5 .ME CANADIAN STATZsX«. novIL&NvILM ONTApM PAM Fou THMLIMAIV- Tfmv. ghth ianq?