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Making Friends 1 Abroad1 by John Squirrelly Prime Minister Trudeau's latest vacation package via cbartered air force jet has taken hlm to several countries around the Mediterranean where hie has had discussions with a number of heads of state in that area. While his trip has been billed as private and there have been no interviews given to the world's reporters, a member of the Prime Minister's Office has, as planned, leaked details of the talks to a small group of known tattietales in Ottawa. The spokesman, who could not be identified because no one there recognized him, said that the PM had very definite reasons for his meetings with Premier Rabin of Israel, ing Hussein of Jordan, Prime Minîster Leone of Italy, and the Pope. "Actually,"- our informant said, "it was a peace mis- Sion." "But, Israel and Jordan have the best relations of any two countries in the whole Middle East," one pundit observed. "Exactly," the spokesman said, "so you can see how very successful the talks have been. As well, it should be pointed out that the Prime Minister scored a diplomatic coup when hie walked across the Allenby Bridge from Jordan to Israel. Before leaving the former country, he carefully emptied the sand out of bis shoes in order not to increase Israeli territory at the expense of Jordan. The Amman News and Post Dis- patch reported that King Hussein, who was present, shook bis head and said hie had neyer seen anything quite like it in his life." "Well, what about Italy?" another asked. "They're not at war. What the heck's bie doing there?" "The war in Italy is an economic and ýpolitical one," was the reply. "As you know, the Italian economy is f alter- ing due largely to the political crises that arise about every nine months when the cabinet resigas for the summer. Mr. Trudeau, as the head of a government that bas ruled through eight years of contin- uous prosperity,, peace and order, is, there to show the Italians how to set up a Liberal party machine" "Look," said one reporter, ',we've had the October Crisis, ,,,,,mpant inflation, a couple of recessions, strikes, and now there's a one day protest coming up by organized labour. Just what sort of advantage is that to Italy?" "You've completely mîssed the point," the spokesman said. "Mr. Trudeau is there to advise on a policy of bilingual- ism. Since' it bas kept the Liberals in power here for so long, the Italians are naturally very interested." "That's bloody ridiculous," one writer exclaimed. "Italy isn't a bilinguai country. It would split the nation into different factions that would bicker and fight for years." "Precisely," the informant said. "As well, the PM will discuss the possibility of providing Canadian support staff for Italy's new Anti- Inflation Board. We are also considering sending AIB chairman Jean Lue Pepin to help. However, it would be a tremendously demanding job. Even Joe Morris, the presi- dent of the Canadian Labour Congress, acknowledged the immense problems of such a task when he said recently that he'd rather see Pepin la HeU" "That's not the interpreta- tion I'd put on it," one of the group said. "I have it on good author- ity, "the informant said, "that it was intended as a sympa- thetic 'comment. After ahl, there is no doubt in the government's mind that the one day work stoppage in October is really intended to cut ail employee salaries during that week 'by one fifth, thereby eliminating the necessity on the part of the AIB to roll back wages. Naturally, we consider it a significant gesture of friend- liness on the part of the CLC and we expect to be able to lay off 2 per cent of the Board's employees which wouid amount to 481 people." "Alright," said one of those present, "now what about the -PM's audience with the Pope? I mean, who's be at war with besides the devil?" "Heh, heh," the spokçesman said, "littie bit of humour there, eh? Well now, this was ýmore in the nature of a trade mission. 0f course, every major religious denomination in the world bas enormous financial resources and the Church of Rome is no excep- tion. t bad been the Prime Minister's plan to relocate the Vatican in Montreal in one of the Olympic buildings that is classed as an undoubted white elephant. Also, the subsequent inflow of funds from around the world would giv& us a very~ favourable balance of pay- ments situation. Unfortunate- ly, it is our feeling that this idea will not be as broadly successful as we had antici- pated. " "You mean it flopped, don't you?" "Uh hunh. The Pope said nope."~ The friendly neight hood exercise. bour- I ,d ~ Replacements FREE ESTIMATES Telephone (416)983-5846 (705)277-2178 Serving Oshawa to Peterborough Section Two The Cdnadian Statesman, Bowmanville, October 6. 1976 7 Trixon the Magician Dazzles Audience ati Bowman ville Lions Family Nîght OBITUARY LENA S R 1 Mrs. Lena Sidella Rahm (Webber) of' Greenbank died at Port Perry Community Nursing Home on Saturday. Sept. 18, 1976. She was in ber 82nd year. Married in Hampton, in 1923 to George B. Rabm, they farmed in Darlington town- ship until 1945 wben they moved to Saintfield and con- tinued farming until tbey retired to Greenbank in 1961. She was a member of-Green- bank United Cburcb and A devoted wife and mother, she is survived by ber busband, daugbters, Aileen (Mrs. J. McLaughlin) Helen, Ruth (Mrs. Joe Waldensper- Sger) a son, Ray and ten loved grandcbildren. Rev. Roundeil officiated at the funeral service held on Tuesday, at the McDermott- Panabaker Funeral Home in ýî. Port Perry. Palibearers were sixý nephews. Interment Bethesda Cerne- Advertising... helps you judge good f rom bad. CANADIAN ADVERTISING ADVISORYBOR j Trixon tfle Magician really put on a show for 130 children and aduits at the Bowmanville Lions Club annual Family Night on Monday, Sept. 27th. Many of his elaborate tricks included some fancy sleight of hand with nine live doves which he made appear and disappear at will, and lightning quick magie with a stuffed rabbit, which he rapidly transformed into the real thing. The hand is truly quieker than the eye. As the photo at right shows, the children in the audience were both dazzled and delighted by his tricks. For two and a haif year old Craig Andrews (nearest the camera), it was his first opportunity to see a real magician, and his reaction to the show proved almost as entertaining as the performance on stage. -Photo by Liz Armstrong WiII Elect New Off.'ticers For 'Výisual Arts, Centre Wednesday, 8 pmm. 1A new board for tbe Visual Arts Centre of Newcastle will assume office on Wednesday, October 6 when elections are held at 8: 00 p.m. in the Cream of Barley Mili on Simpson Avenue in Bowmianville. The new 'boarÉf iliibave a busy season of activities ahead. Already weaving, pot- tery, and life drawing courses are underway. Tbe Visual Arts Centre bas recently purcbased 10 "four-barness' looms for its weaving pro- gram. As well, tbe Centre is continuing its popular New- castle Game project by invit- ing the public to belp create a map of the unique features of the Towni of Newcastle. The board will also be working on plans for the restoration of the Creamn of Barley Mill. The purchase of a member- sbip in tbe Visual Arts Centre will entitle persons attending theelection to vote. The annuai Beehive Rebek- ah Lodge Penny Sale was held in the Centennial Hall on Friday, Seot. 24th, and was again a great success. The hall was decorated witb bou- quets of faîl flowers, from the garden of Mr. Cliff Samis. The sale was officially opened at 2: M0 by the District Deputy President Doreen Swan, wbo welcomed every- one and wisbed tbe lodge every success. Noble Grand Sis. Helen Lamont was the bead conven- or and bostess Vice Grand Sis. Inez Boughen was unable to be present, due to illness. Sisters Olive Richards and Leona Farrow were in charge of the tea tables, and the waitresses were sisters Dora Moore, Aura Trewin, Joyce Chant, Brenda Goode, Mazo Archer, Gladys Rahme, Velma Gay, Ruth Mitchell, Essie Cox, Bessie Shackelton and Mar- jorie Palmer. Sis. Nance Colmer sold tea tickets, at the door. Pou ring tea at the head table were sîsters Florence Moore, Marj Highfield, Vera Flett, Susie Levett, Hilda Colwell, Amy Tait, Ruth Mitchell and Elsie Richards. The sale of home baking was a great attraction and sisters Rose Alexander, Amy Wina- cott, Editb Moore and Ruby Spicer were in charge of this. Sisters Eileen Large and Charlotte Byers looked after the Variety table, and the kitchen was ably managed by BYTHE DAY-WEEK OR MONTH AS LOW AS $10,99 Per aay I219 KI NG ST. EAST I BOWMAN VILLE I Hwy. No. 2 East of Liberty IPhone 623-4481 J "The FriendlyPep" sisters Pauline Alldread, Leah Hendren, Ann Englisb and Gladys Rabme. Sisters Ruby Hutchinson, Jean Youngman, Rose Alexander, Amy Wina- cott, and Mary Vinkie were in charge of the hourly draw, and tbe winners were - Jean Dyck, Mary Thompson, Cecile Yur- ko, Muriel Fee, and Shaunna Mclnnes. Sisters Martha Goudy and Amy Tait sold Penny Sale tickets until 8 o'clock, when N.G. Helen Lamont introduced Mrs. Gar- net Rickard, who made the draws for ail the lovely prizes. Helping with the draw were sisters Brenda Goode, Carol Roberts, Marj Palmer and Velma Gay. Sisters Edna Kerr and Elva Leach were in charge of ail tickets and money, with Sis. Ruby Hutch- son helping them. Sisters Grace Murdoch and Elsie Richards made out the lîst of winners and the unclaimed prizes, and there will be a list of these in the window of Cliffcrest Cleaners. The unclaimed prizes may be picked Up at the home of Sis. Amy Winacott, 18 Duke St. Phone 623-2426. Long Soiuit Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Purdy were pleasantly surprised on Monday evening. Their son John and bis wife Pamela took them out- for- supper at the Georgian Motor Hotel. After- wards tbey went to their son's apartment where many friends were awaiting to surprise them witb a lovely party to celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary. Congratulations from, the community to Mr. and Mrs. Purdy and may you spend many more anniversaries to- gether. Mr. and Mrs. D. Soutbwell and family spent Sunday witb Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Heayns, Prince Albert to celebrate Mrs. Soutbwell's birthday. Many happy returns, Mrs. Soutbwell. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Camer- on and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Oke, Bowmanville, were Sun- day visitors of Mrs. Trivett, West li. -Mr. and Mrs. Rye Gibson visited witb Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Parkinson and . family, * S S -I * (à STORE HOURS: 246 -KING STREET MONDAY, TUESDAY, WBOWMANVILLEYY, THURSDAY, 9a.m.to6p.m. Free Delivery on AUl Orders FRIDAY 9a.m.to9p.m. SATURDAY 830a.m. to 5p.m. Over $20 BeehiYve Rebekahs Hold Successful Penny Sale 1 1