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-w -~ . ' IM AYINC 1. 05 L.av w . flbl"TMJaA3I11 tsuw ^mv. Y. YxqLeiu - PAGE ? Miss M. Cote Went West Taughf School in E art y Days j~tale of the early West is ,s;a1e in the life story of ~isMina Cale, a native of Durham County, who bas had an eventful career in teaching in Alberta. She began teaching as a girl of 20 in a balf-breed settlement wbicb the inspector called "the north-west corner of bell". The story, which begins in .~rham County came ta aur ~tention tbrough Miss Flora M.Galbraith and originated With Mr. and Mrs. Quinton, ber neighbours in the Doncaster Apartments, King Street East, who lived in the West for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Quintan, Parents of Town Works Fore- mian Lloyd Quinton, read of Miss Mina Cale in the Red Deer Advocate wbich tbey re- c'eive, and naticed that her par- ents came from Bowmanville. Following up these leads, Editor George W. James wrote to Miss Cale wbose reply tells an exciting story of early days in the West, and unintentional- ]y reveals a mast interesting New i RogersJ Telev with Vu-matie Picture Compensation Control Higb Fidelity Sound Ail channel UHF and VHF reception Superbly crai with deep iustr< Big 21-inch wide anglei See this and mai f rom Make this your shopping Headquarters for Gifte fer ai0ti.family. Use Our Easy Lay-Away Plan. Maison MA .508Hardwari MA 35408 BowmE personality. An early interest in natural history has grown and developed. West in 1890 As a littie girl, Miss Cale witb ber family went ta Alberta in 1890 when Calgary was a small "4caw town". Her father was Joseph Cale, born in Cornwall, England, who came ta Canada as a boy abaut 1853 and settlcd in the vicinity af Bawmanville. He had twa sisters living in Bawmanville, Mrs. Charles Reynalds, and Mrs. Isaac Habbs, bath of whom are de- ceased. Miss Cale's mother was Han- nah Bradley af the Bradley's Schaal district, Darlingtan Township, where she lived un- tii her marriage in 1875. Her sisters were Mrs. Gearge Argue and Mrs. Samuel Soucb. "I 1889," Miss Cale relates, "my father journeyed west an ane af the first Hameseekers' Excursions. Calgary, naw a large city, was then a small1 caw tawn with R.N.W.M. Pa- lice parades to church an the 1958 Wajestic lision afted cabinet eus wood finish aluminized picture tube iy other models $259 & Dale~ e Limited Lnville 36 King St. IL MEMORIAL ARENA i I BowmanvilleI PUBLIC SKATING 8 Io 10 p.m. Friday, December 2Oth ADNXSSION Adulis - 40c Children 25c Sabbatb, and Red River carts drawn by Indian ponies or oxen maving slowly down its one main street. The carts were loaded witb food and other sup- plies for tbe stili smaller town of Edmonton ta the nortb. There was a fair supply of In- dians and cowboys." Great Praries Miss Cole's own words tell the story so vividly that we will let her continue it for you. "In the spring of 1890," she continued, "aur famiiy boarded a calonist train in Toronto and made the trip ta Calgary, fol- lowed by a carload of settlers effects in charge of a hired man. We saw few people in the six- day journey across the great prairies, at that time still a happy borne for coyote, badger, fox, antelope, jack rabbits, go- phers. ducks, geese, upland ployer, hawks, owls and mca- dowlarks." Even as a child, Mina Cale was a keen observer of nature, and this interest bas neyer flagged. "Our homestead was located 100 miles nortb of Calgary at Red Deeer in the Springvale district. The car came in, was unloaded and goods stored in a stable. Tbe borses and cattle began their long walk ta Red Deer thnough spring snaw and slusb. Real Moving "Alter that the real movingc began. The teams and wagon went back and forth ta Calgary eleven tirnes tbat summer. By late Navember all the settler's effects were in place in the new borne east of Red Deer. "The famiiy drave up in the democrat in May, stopping tbe finst night at Scarlett's and the second nigbt at Beatty Bras. stopping bouses. Accommoda- tion provided was just suffi- cient floor space for tbe tra- vellers' blankets. Tbe floors were fairly dlean but bard. "We went ta school tbe morn- ing alter aur arrivai. Five new« arrivais brougbt the attendance up ta 17. Red Deer had tbe only school between Calgary and Edmonton, a distance of ap- proximately 200 miles. Schoawl of Logs "The scbool' made of logs, was poorly equipped, badly lighted, inocent of paint or even whitewash. Tbere was a good teacher. "The scbool grounds with their wide horizons were worth a mihlion-the river and dark spruces for a background, the great sweep of grassy plain dotted with bluffs of fresh green popiar and wilow stret- cbed unfenced miles in front. And there were ail tbe wlld things stili unafraid of man. Over ail was the radiance of Alberta's famous sunsbine and the blessing of pure air." Miss Cale adds, "I like ta tbink of aur country as I saw it first-empty, swept and gar- nisbed as God had prepared it for the men who were ta take possession and make it feed the hungny nations of the world." Birds Disappeared She goes on, "On the Cal- gary-Edmanton trail we met only a freigbt train drawn by Indian ponies, a police derno- crat and tbe Edmonton bound stage. Now the hîghway is like a city street. Ail tbe wild things bave disappeared, not even the meadow larks or bluebirds cbeer the way. Fumes and dust taint the air-but it's stili a good country." Miss Cale retired from regu- lar teacbing in 1954, but stili gets many requests for tutor- ing, ber fame as a good teacher being known far and wide. The Red Deer Advocate tells how in the early 1900's, in ber second year of teacbing, Miss Cale went ta Egg Lake, a hall- breed settlement about 40 milesi nortb-west af Edmonton. In spite of what the inspector cail- ed it, Miss Cale says now witb a chuckle, "Going tbere was probably the smartest tbing I ever did." Indian Friendst She lived with a balf-bneedz family in a small log bouse1 from March ta December and thougb wonied at first about the cleanliness of tbe place, these fears vanished in tbe happy family life. Her interest in -nature grew steadily at Egg Lake, Reading matenial was scarce. and the plants, animais and birds be- came a source of never-ending9 pleasure as ber Indian friends told her fascinating stonies af their habits.t Her father was keenly inter-t ested in experimenting in agri-1 culture and, the Advocate says,1 tried grawing many fruits, s grains and vegetables not na-f tive ta Alberta. He was prom-1 inent in the agricultural and horticultural societies. Mr. Cale died in October, 1922. and Mrs. Cale at the age of 95 in 1943. Taught at Camrose c Miss Cale after attending the1 Spnîngvale scbool, went ta Nor- mal School at Regina where she abtained ber teaching certif i- cate. After teaching in public scbaols, she joined the staff of the newly opened Noimai Scbaal at Canose, Alta., in 1918. Duning ber years there she worked extra-murally fbn ber hanars History and Eng- lish degnee from Queen's Uni- v'ersity. Kingston. Ont., and in 1923 came ta the university ta complete ber course and ne- ceive ber Bachelor of Arts de-, gree. Scrapbooks are filled with sketches and she bas extensive- collection of water colours of the wild plants of Alberta. Sb' is an active member of the Nat- ural History Society, the Uni- versity Wamen's Club and the Canadian Club as well as churcb arganizations. Her Influence Misâ Cale lef t teaching for ADULTS 40e 1ADULTS 40e CHILDREN 25e CHILDREN 25e ýTuesday, December 24th PUBLIC SKATING 8 Io 10 p.m. I WMLT 4@e - CHILDREN VJ !Se Wed in Prince Albert Church1 Mr. and Mrs. Murray M. Winacott are pictured rollowing their marriage which took place on November 2 in the United Church at Prince Albert, Ontario.' The bride was the former Miriam Evelyn Bonneil, daughter of NIr. and Mrs. W. A. Bonneil of Prince Albert, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Winacott of Bowmanville. The couple will reside in Peterborough. Tea and Shc For Miss Joi Mrs. Gardon Martin, 38 Jane St., entertained at a trousseau tea recently at her home in bonour af ber daughten, Miss Joyce Martin, bride-elect of Dec. 21. Receiving guests were the hostess, the guest of bonour, and Mrs. Frank Bingham of Toronto. For the occasion the hostess wore beige taffeta ernbossed with gold colaur print with a n--sagc U rnnpIUil imq- MLS >wers HeId yce Martin were of ti( Marga Miss ton; Newcý Tho Miss Joyce by, M' Helen son ai Gue flrne Mlartin wore a sbeath turquoise Newl boucle wool dress and her ton, corsage of yellow 'mnms. Mrs. Th Bingbam chose a dress of royal tertai blue wool Jersey and a corsage prese of white 'mums. Mr The tea table and living- and rooms 'jvere adorned with pink were and white 'munis. er's The following ladies presided show at the tea table, duning the -r afternoon: Mrs. George Staple- ton, Newtonville; Mrs. Alvin Jones, Port Hope, and Mrs. F'rank Ardron, Toronto. In the evening Mrs. Onvilie Osborne, M'rs. Garnet Rîckard, Mrs. Eani Osborne, all of Bowmanville, and Mns. Stan Allun, Orono, Y pouned tea. Guests were received at the door by Miss Pbyliss David, Toronto. Mrs. Alec Martin was in charge of the guest book. Assîsting the hastess in dis-i playing the gifts and trousseau a while ta cane for ber mother, but ai ter bier death taught in several Alberta schools, always returning eventually ta Red Dec r. Says the writer of the article in the Red Deer Advocate, "In a worid wbere there is seldom time for what men call the 'finer things of life' Miss Cale bas found that time. Happîness cames ta this shy, reserved woman in ber study of nature and ber love of English and histony. She bas passed this happiness on through ber teaching ta countless bundreds and they are the richer and thec bappier for it." North Nestieton The December meeting of Nestieton W.A. was held last Thursday aftennoon at the borneV of President Mns. Allan Wil- son with 20 ladies and several ~ children present. President opened the meeting with the theme song. Mrs. M. Emerson took the devotional and prayen. Mrs. W. Jackson read the study W~ book. Election of afficens re- sulted in aIl officens the samne for 1958, with the exception of Mrs. McCoy being elected group leader, in place of Mrs. Emnerson. Mrs. C. Adamns con- ducted a contest. The gnoupV leaders served lunch and a cup af tea brought the meeting ta 1 a close. il Mns. Adelbert Beacock isI taking holidays in Toronto and London. Miss Irene Emerson, Oshawa, ir was at home aven the weekendy witb ber parents, Mr. and Mrs, y M. Emerson. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Johns vis- ited their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Perey Preston, Lifford, Satur- day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mal- colm, Yelventon, called an Mn. and Mns. Victor Malcolm, Sat- unday evening. Thýene xas a good attendance at church yestenday. Mn. Rom- eril gave another fine sermon. A duet by the Sadier sisters was much enjoyed.I The Fanmens' Union held ' a successful Christmas concert in Blackstock Friday eveninIV I would take this opportun- ity of wishing the Edito aldj staff of The Statesman, and aIl y mny friends and neighbors Very Me'ry Christmas andi y Happy New Year. -i &», SMiss Doris Martin, sister he bride-to-be; Miss Mary aret Bonathan. Toronto; Dorotby Stapleton, Kings- and Miss Doreen Powell, castle. lose helping serve were Marilyn Baskerville, Miss ,Avery. Miss Doreen Sel- Mrs. Harold Hammond, Miss in Allun, Miss Beverly Wil- and Miss Joan Ormiston. ests were present from o, Newcastle, Part Hope,j onville, Marmora, Kings- Oshawa and Toronto. ie bride-to-be bas heen en- ned at sevenal showers, *ntations ahd dinner parties. s. Alec Martin, Newcastle, Miss Dorothy Stapleton co-bostesses at the form- home at a miscellaneous ver attended by neighbours. rs. Clarke Abel and Miss WEDDING LANE - MeCRACKEN The United Church at Port Hope was the scene of the mar- niage on Saturday afternaan, Dec. 7 of Fern Aileen McCrac- ken, daugbter of Mn.. and Mrs. Roy McCracken, Port Hope, and William Thomas Lane. Hal- ifax, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lane of Newtonville. Baskets of pink and wbite snapdragan formed the setting for the cere- mony which was performed by Rev. B. K. Cronk. Miss P. Ironsides played the wvedding music and accompan- led the soloist Miss Gloria Lane. Given in marriage by ber fa- ther, the bride wore a floor lengtb gown of irnported Ital- ian white brocade. The fitted bodice embroidened witb opal- escent sequins, was fasbianed with vee neckiine aid long sleeves. The bauffant skirt feul from a cascade of pleats in. the back ta a slight train. A match- ing Juliet cap beld ber finger- tip veil of tulle illusion and she carried a white Bible on wbich rested a mauve ancbid, white Sweetbeart roses and fern. Miss Joy McCracken, Toron- to, was maid of bonour, and Miss Marguerite Holdswortb, Part Hope, junior bridesmaid, wearing ballerina length dress- es in shades of blue crystal charm fasbioned with fitted bodice and full skirts. Miss Lynda Ledbury of Port Hope, was junior bnidesmaid in a white embroidered nylon dress on pnincess lines with ribbon trim of blue crystal charm. Ail wore matcbîng satin pumps and small bats trimmed wîth opal- escent peanis. Their flowens were nosegays of pink Sweet- heart roses and yellow and white pom-pams. Mr. Edward Lane. Newton- ville, was best man and ushers were Mr. Robert Leuty, Lind- say, and Mr. Howard Moore, Brantford. For the reception in the baill of the church, the bride's mo- ther wore a grey blue crystal cbarm sbeath dress with white accessories. The graom's motber wbo assisted in receiving the. guests, wore a lace gown with matcbîng accessories. Eacb wore a corsage of pink Sweet- heart roses. The bride and groom left by motor for tbeir wedding trip ta Crystal Beach, the bride wearing a blue wool sheath dress with wbite accessories and miauve orchid corsage. The couple will reside at 3 Convoy Memorial Park Assoc. Elect Officers for 195 8 Phyliss David entertained at a kitchen sbawer at the former's home in Toronto. Mrs. Orville Osborne' was hostess for a shower at berj home attended by relatives. Mrs. Chas. Tress, Toronto, en- tertained at a miscellaneous shower. Presentations were given by the Crestwood Schoal staff. Albion Gardens Schoal staff and the Albion Gardens Home and School Club Executive. Miss Martin has been guest at dinner parties in ber honour at the homes af Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Abel, Toranto, and Mr. and Mrs. Alec Martin, New- castle. I riiaï Fresh from the farm TURKEYS HENS lb. 5 7c 18 lbs. 16 9 GEESE lb. 5.5c To order yours Phone MA 3-5578 B owm an ville Frigid Locker System. 73 KING ST. W. PHONE MA 3-5578 The Storei WALKER STORES- LIMITED Su Believes In 500 There's one in this beoutifut sellection youN 1wont ta buy to go with your word robe .. . or for her gt«ft-you ore sure Io be right . .. a lady always likes a nice new hondbag. Choose f rom sl-iny block patent, grains of alligator, floridian, or pouches of glamour- ous f obr ks. BOWMANVILLE WALKER STORES LIMITED -.t. -a.--..- '-t. - A'? qÀirrA leA »qqAW UOt1A UT.A F. O! AM'I O Saturday, December 2lst PUBLIC SKATING 8 Io 10 p.m.* Monday, December 23rd PUBLIC SKATING 8SIo 10 p.M. 'e 0 The newest stylings f rom New York by Juius Resnick Open evenings Irom December 161h Io 23rd. Closed Chrisimas Eve ai 6 p.m. The monthly meeting of Memorial Park Assaciation was held on December 3,* 1957. at the Memorial Park ciubhause with Ada Dadson as president, in the chair. The previaus minutes, and special minutes were read by Secretary Mrs. Jean Harness, and were approved as read, followed by the rail call. The Treasurer's report was then read by Treasurer Mrs. Helen Park. Committee Reports Cammittee reports were read. A Home Nursing course under the sponsorsbîp of the Recrea- tion Department will be held at the Memorial Park Club- hause starting January 7, 1958, under the leadership af Mrs. Witherspaon. Plans were made ta complete the painting of the basement. Complete plans were made for the Christmas party for the members of the Association ta be held December 10. 1957. A donation was given ta Cub Pack No. 4 towards their Chris- Ave., Fairview, Halifax, Nova Scotia. The groom is an engin- eer on H.M.C.S. Outremont. Prior ta ber marriage the bride was entertained at show- ers by Mrs. Ray Lingard and Miss Marguerite Haldsworth of Part Hope, and Miss Joan Led- bury, New Toronto. On Dec. 9 a party was beid at Newton- ville Community Hall when the bride and groom were present- ed with a purse of money by about 75 neîgbbours and friends. An aid time dance followed. tmas Party. Mrs. Helen Park volunteered ta be the Memor- ial Park Assaciation represen- tative for the 4th Pack Cube an the Boy Scout Local Assoý- ciatian. The President, Ada Dadson, thanked the executive and al members for their help and co- operatian during the past year. Officers Elected The meeting was then turn. ed aver ta Recreational Direc- tar Daug Rigg who acted as Chairman far the inominatian and electian of officers for 1958. Nomination committee Mrs. Margaret Jeffery and Mrs. Yvonne Edmondsan presented their slate af afficers and con,- venors af committees far the fallawing year ta be accepted and vated upon. The following are the new officers and canvenars for 1958: Past President, Mrs. Jean De- vitt; President. Miss Ada Dad- son; Vice President, Mrs. Mar- garet, Jeffery; Secretary, Mrs. Jean Harness; Treasurer, Mrs. Helen Parks; Rentai convenor. Mrs. Charlotte Clarke-, Praper- ty Canvenars, Inside, Mrs. Rase Overy and Mrs. Louise Lyle; Property canvenar. outside. Ir- win Beauprie, Sick Fund con- venor, Mrs. Greta Luxton; Eu- chre canvenar, Mrs. Mildred Plain; Kitchen Store canvenar, Mrs. Mildred Plain: Kitchen Praperty canvenor, Mrs. Nel Wilson; Bingo convenar, Mrs. Violet Thompsan; Auditors, Doug Rigg and Mrs. Neil Wil- son. Lunch was then served and meeting adjaurned. C( iv. b C( B b' 0: r( ai al a: t( i F e, 1ý c a p d r