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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 6, 1974 Gum Printnmg Subject of Photographer Newton's Speech to Rotary Club by Jean Ahlvik Photographer Neil Newton feels he has arrived. No, it's not because he had a show last week at the Shaw-Rimming- ton in Toronto, nor because his work hangs in the National Gallery in Ottawa. Not even because AGO has circulated his pictures. Mr. Newton feels he has arrived because last week a Kodak representative casually referred to him as "that artist fellow from Ennis- killen". Ina small way this anecdote reflects the quality which makes the "artist" label fit the man who gave his classifi- cation speech to the Rotary Club meeting on Thursday, Oct. 31. Mr. Newton sees things in a different perspective from those of us who seem to spend most of our lives in getting and spending. As he explained to the Rotarians, he knew from an early age that life's secret for him did not lie in the commercial world. He wanted to do his own thing even thou h at the time it was not too eear what that was. What he did know was that he wanted to do something "ar- tistic", work out of his own home, and spend time with his children as they grew up. Thanks to an undeniable talent, the lucky man has been able to accomplish these goals. Mr. Newton seems to be a man of "projeets" and so, armed with a battery of slides he explained to his fellow Rotarians the latest challenge he bas mastered - gum or pigment printing. This is a 19th century developing pro- cesss that is currently enjoy- ing a renaissance. Apparently, the first news pictures (of the Crimean War 1853-55) used this process. One of the Cutest 'Trick and Treaters Liptay RequestTurned Down By finance Comittee A plan submitted by John Li tay, so that he might be al owed to construct founda- tion for his proposed home at Haydon was rejected by the Newcastle Finance Commit- tee on Monday of last week. Mr. Liptay in a letter to the town asked for permission to construct the foundations on the grounds he was entitled "to do the same as Dennis Thompson." Mr. Thompson who is being prosecuted for building a house without a building permit, won the consent- of council to protect his already constructed foundations, against winter damage. Mr. Thompson's proposed house is at Leskard. Even wimt Mr. Newton's slides and lucid explanations the task seemed difficult in the extreme. Mr. Newton took every effort to minimize the element of chance but the results were still very unpre- dictable. After seven months of solid work he has 27- rints to his credit. This shoud give some indication of the difficulty of the undertaking. The original color slides and 8"xlo" negatives were all of simple subjects showing something of Mr. Newton's peaceful rural existence. AI- though he was originally striving for naturalism, he has exploited some of the surreal- istic potential of the technique along the way. For example, "Half" is a fuchsia and yellow labyrinthine view of a cab- bage sliced in half. Part way through his gargantuan task, Mr. Newton read an article At the Finance committee meeting a recommendation from Councillor Kirk Entwisle that the Liptay request be turned down because it was ultra vires, that is exceeded the legal responsibility of the committee, was accepteçl. Mr. Liptay bas been unable to obtain a building permit because his proposed home fronts an unimproved road and buildings cap't front an unimproved road accoding to a former Darlington Twp. bylaw. Councillor Entwisle stated 'the circumstances are com- pletely different from each other" as comment to the parallel drawn by Mr. Liptay, between himself and Mr. Thompson. Mayor Rickard said that he had informed Mr. Liptay's father, John Liptay Sr. that he (Mr. Liptay) should get an opinion on the status of the road near Haydon under discussion. Coun. Ivan Hobbs also said he was "confused" about the F ostscript in Mr. Liptay's etter that said "I will pay Ivan up to $4 per hour to lug the building blocks tó the barn." He was informed that it referred to a statement he made at the last council meeting, that Mr. Liptay should put the building mater- ials on bis property in his barn for the winter. ELIZABETH VILLE Church services were held at 9:15 a.m., a new time, so that Rev. Bartlftt can conduct all three services in the morning. Welcome is at 10:30 and Canton last. Rev. Bartlett spoke on, "Living beyond one's Power". The choir sang. Next Sunday special Remem- brance services will be held. Service at 9:15 a.m. On Thursday evening a Hallowe'en party was held at the sunday school room here conducted by Mr. and Mrs. M. McAllister. Several in the area attended the Port Hope High School Commencement on Friday evening. Mrs. Jack Morris is in Civie Hospital, Peterborough. Sympathies are extended to the relatives of the late Henry White who died a short time ago. The Local Bowling teams met in Port Hope on Thursday evening for another round ot games. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fowler, Toronto were home for the week-end. Miss Nancy Fowler and boy friend, Toronto spent Sunday in the area. Miss Mary Alice White who attends university in Ottawa was home for the week-end and also for Commencement. Mr. and Mrs. H. Quantrill were with Mr. and Mrs. John Quantrill on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. Dekoker, Sunderland were with Mr. and Mrs. H. Thickson's on Sunday. John had just returned from spending a couple of weeks with his relatives in Holland. Mrs. E. E. Elliott, Oshawa visited with Mr. and Mrs. H. Quantrill on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Pea- cock attended the 65th wedd- ing anniversary of his sister, Mrs. E. Lee and Mr. Lee, Peterborough at their daugh- ter Phylis's home in Peter- borough last Saturday even- ing. About 40 attended. Mr. Lee celebrated his 93rd birth- day recently. Mr. MeKercher and he sang at the celebra- tions. He also walked 10 miles at the Bridgenorth walkathon recently. Miss Janet Peacock, grand- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. Peacock won two scholarships and an award at Bolton High School recently, she is attend- ing Western University taking a course in languages. I returned from my Austral- ian trip last Sunday and report an excellent time. I hope to have a short report on what I learned at the conference of 1500 women from fifty-eight countries. All countries repre- sented spoke in English so that we could all understand the speakers. However, I'm quite g ad to be home again. As a last word for this week, our Library hours have been changed to conserve oil. The library will be open only Wednesdays and Saturday. Wednesday 2-5 and 6-9. Satur- day 1-5. We hope to have a social time once a ,month which l'il report on later. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Beatty celebrated 25 years married on Sunday at a dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Beatty's home. Mr. and Mrs. B. Burton, Mr. and Mrs. J Yasema, Misses Doris, Diana, and Marlene Beatty with their boyfriends were there. Doris went to Ottawa where she is working and Diane to Ryerson College, Toronto on Monday mornming. Mrs. Ken Ashby and Mrs. McCool, Port Britain were with Mr. and Mrs. C. Beatty This young 'Trick and Treater' had a big time on Hallowe'en, all dressed up in her colorful costume. She is Ginette Purdy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Purdy of Concession St. She will be two-years-old on Friday. By the looks of thin s she'll need to make several more calls before that large pumpkin is filleâ. Sirulation Game Works Well ut B.H.S. KRAMP'S FURNITURE This Offer Good Only Thurs., Fr,, Sat., Nove 7-8-9 A small deposit (or pay the tax) will hold any chair 'tili Christmas F.A. Kramp Furniture Ltd. The Grade Nine Parents Night recently at Bowman- ville High School seems to have been a huge success. Parents of 275 of the approxi- mately 290 grade nine stu- dents replied affirmatively to the invitation and, although it was difficult to estimate numbers attending, 190 evalu- ation forms were filled out at the end of the evening. The evening turned a "get acquainted event" into a simulation game. Parents were required to follow their son's or daughter's Monda timetable. As was expecte some lost their timetables or their way in the huge, bustling school. It was an admirable opportunity for the parents to get the "feel" of modern education. Each teacher had seven minutes to outline the course expectations to the parents in a mock class. Some complain- ed that the time wasatoo short although there was at least a chance to view the operation in motion. "Lunch" was provided by the Home Economics Club. At the end of the oday" several which advised prospective "gumprinters" not to try for naturalistic prints as they were too difficult to get. Mr. Newton confesses," a great respect for our forefathers" who were able to use this intricate technique for news pictures. Instead of going on to speak on the usefulness of art as he had planned, Mr. Newton concluded his talk to the Rotarians by throwingout a challenge. He proposed that all the town's service clubs get together and arrange a day of concerts to raise money for the swimming pool. He bas already discussed this with Ray Woodley of the Travel- lers, the well known Canadian folk singing group. The group will be available for a day of three concerts (two children's concerts in the afternoon and an adult concert in the evening) some time early in January. As Mr. Newton explained, this would be an excellent opportunity to combine won- derful entertainment and community service. Mr. Newton was introduced by Tony Brand who combined a biographical sketch of Mr. Newton with an interesting historical survey of the art of photography. Dr. A. Sylvester thanked the speaker by ac- knowledging the invigorating effect of Mr. Newton's "ad- ventursome spirit". The Rotary meeting closed with President Alf Alun giving the Rot arians their thought for the day, "Memory is some- thing that reminds you of something you forgot without telling you what it is." "delinquents" were called to such a success that they are the office as is any high considering using this tech- school's custom. nique for the grade eight The administration at orientation program next B.H.S. feels the evening was Spring. Solina LbayPlans 1 . Social to Pay Tribute TLo a Generous Helper The Solina Public Library Board are holding a special social evening to honour a gentleman who bas done endless favours for them in the past years. We refer to Mr. Sam Dewell, a former resi- dent of Solina, but now residing lm Hampton. Last year, the Library celebrated its 50th Annivers amy. Wben the library was begun, Mr. Deweil was one of its Charter members. Mr. Lewell's mother-in-law. the late Mrs. Tom Baker, wit others, was instrumental in fouadiag this unique country library. Almost all the fa mil les, then living la the region, became members. The library was a great source of interest and culture. This library has continued down through the years with all volunteer workers. At first, if was housed in the old Son's of Temperance Hall. This hall was moved and complete- ly renovated in 1952 and the library became part of it, In 1956, to the dismay of all, this building burned down and all Our books were destroyed, That same year, our present hall was built with much better facilities added. The library was given more space and situated at the back of the stage. Many public spirited citizens contributed toward this, and our insurance and a government grant helped. For some time the Jlibrary received a grant, but of late years, we are all on our own, raisiag moaey in varlous ways, andail workers vailig ta do their share. This is when Mr. Dewell got his idea of giving us a great many books in memory of his wife - the late Vera Baker Dewell, R.N. Mrs. Dewell had also been an enthusiastic member of the library, which her mother helped to found. At Solina Hall, on Saturday evening, November 16th at 8:15 p.m. the present Library Board, with Mrs. Jean Kellett as chairman, are holding a social evening for all interest- ed, to honour Mr. Dewell Many books given by Mr. Dewell will be on display, auos specialattentionwillbe made of some. We ham separate shelves to bkM all his gifts. We can't estimate the apprecia- tion the Solina Library mem- bers have for Mr. Dewell's generosity. Come and share this unique occasion with us. Ladies are asked to bring lunch, and cards will be played, with prizes given. Anyone is wel- cone to sec our library and honour Mr. Sam Dewell. I'Our,4th iAnive, Îrsary Sellabration Sale FEATURING PRODUCTS BY AMAMFM STEREO MULTIPLEX Home entertaiinment system, FM-AM-FM Stereo Multi- plex, built-in 8-track cartridge tape player, built-in deluxe automatic full-size BSR phonograph. Air suspension speaker system. Features integrated circuit (IC). Full professional controls and filters. Stereo - 2 quad - 4 switch for 2-channel stereo or 4-speaker quad effect. Low silhouette walnut finished wood cabinets. Reg. $346. 28 5 KOOLENTERPRISE 623-3221 579-2283 24 Division St. 30 Taunton Rd. E. 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