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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, March an, 1977 Section Two Metric Conversion Plan WII Lessen Confusion Local Rotari*ans Learn The Ontario Department of Highways program to intro- duce road signs in metric measurements is slated to begin this September whether drivers are prepared for it or 40ot. Drivers, however, are just one of many groups who will have to adjust to the new measurement system. In the automobile industry, companies are already begin- nin to prepare car owners for the metric changeover by calibrating speedometers in kilometres per hours. General Motors' metric con- version co-ordinator, Ted Webb, explained how the changeover, will take place and purpose behind the pro- gram for Bowmanville Rotar- ians at their March 17 meeting. Mr. Webb, an engineer in GM's drafting department, has been given responsibility for organizing the company's introduction of the metric system. Initiatedby Government The conversion to metric measurements has been rec- ommended by the Canadian government as a method of improving some of the con- fusion which has hen caiiqed Antiques ff b 116 King St. E Hwy. NO. 2 Bowmanv ille (416) 62-5050 - WILL BUY SINGLE PIECES OR COM- PLETF CONTENTS - APPRAISALS AND AUCTION SERVICE î_wý_ by unreliable measuring standards. In 1970, the federal govern- ment first introduced the proposal for metric conver- sion in a white paper recom- mending the implementation of a single coherentmieasure- ment system based on metric units. It was recommended on the grounds that a single mea- surement system, already in effect in Europe, Russia, China and Latin America was inevitable and also in the national interest. A further step was taken in 1971 when the Metric Commis- sion was established to invest- igate and co-ordinate the program into the various levels nf Canadian society. Industries Take Part The overall campaign bas been ordered to get underway with a minimum amount of cost for each of the sectors directly effected. Representatives of industry who have been formed into committees within, the com- mission are undertaking the job of actually investigating and planning the program. Their primary task com- prises implementing uniform measurements within the en- tire industrial sector. AI- though the standards them- selves remain the same throughout the system, the choice of the units to use is a decision each industrial firm will make for itself. While this option is open to each comp- any, the system's ability to work depends on agreement among the various Canadian industries. The overall plan, indicating when industries should start the conversion orogram in their sector, will serve as a guide for individual firms to plan their own entry into the Drogram Reforming Laws Another area the program will change is in government legislation and regulations which carry references to specific measurements. A great deal of work will focus on revising clauses in certain regulations which govern industries and busi- nesses. The guidelines cover- ed by some pieces of legisla- tion will require immediate change to allow the program to carr on in these areas. Food retailers, for instance, will have to receive direction from the government to know which measurements to use for putting weight designa- tions on their merchandise. Mr. Webb told the Rotar- ians that the changeover is inevitable because of the lack of standarization in the pre- sent system. But if the metric conversion program is successful, it will make the changes with as little confusionasnecessary and with only the lowest expense to those directly effeedpl îs well. Up0to 50% 170 Church Street Savings 623-5054 Rotary Club Speaker With the help of the metric conversion program now underway, the change to the new system of measurement will cause relatively little chaos for Canadians. General Motors' metric conversion co-ordinator, Ted Webb, outlined a number of the proposals included in the program for the Bowmanville Rotary Club at their March 17th meeting. ýSolina W.I. Ma kes Headlines -With Exciting Fashion Show At Annual Spring I The Solina W. I. again held to show the styling of the their Spring Luncheon on dress. Jean Knox, as a Wednesday, March 23rd in the matron, looked beautiful in a Community Hall. This time we coral silk dress. Lois Yellow- are sure it was the most lees wore a fashionable spring successful of all. The program coat over a brown dress which featured Carter's of Bond St., suited Lois' colouring so well. Oshawa, in a fascinating Catharine Baker showed a spring fashion show with Mrs. sporty khaki dress with head- Shirley Morrison as commen- scarf to match. Kathryn Knox tator and Mrs. Hazel Kashul, styled the ever popular red Mistress behind the scenes. jumper dress. Diane again Guests were greeted at the modelled a khaki 3 piece door by Mrs. Wm. Ashton, who ensemble. Pat Best, who looks bas been in charge of tickets good in anything, wore a for many years. When we need knitted eggshell dress and to know it's looked after - Vi jacket with blending stripes. is the one to do it. Mrs. Fred Rita Fraser wore a formal Watson, our president, wel- black coat over a two piece comed all and invited them to black and white dress with descend to the lower hall from blending scarf, to set it off. where delicious aromas were Blaiki Rowsell wore the ever ascending. upoular velvet cqat over a Every available chair was sleeveless dress. soon filled and from the Sally Barrie, next showed us kitchen, came the ladies a yellow dress with brief bearing their multiple variety strapsat the top to promiseus of casseroles, salads, relishes siei rst come and home-made rolls ac- Jessie Tink's first costume companied this course. Then was an oyster shade silk came the desserts! I don't shîrtmaker dress with a tie as think t need to say - more, ascot. Kathryn's second outfit because Solina ladies are was a lay coloured coat and famos fo may thngsbutscarf. Catherine Baker wore a famous for many things, but suede wrap coat in mint, none more than their tempting which is again a popular and luscious desserts. Mrs. shade. Lloyd Broome was in charge Je of the kitchen crew, and they green spng coat n t over surely all did their duty. After popularistyle. Whn she took the models and their dressers popular style. Wben she1 took had taken their plates of food the coat off, it showed her upstairs, they prepared for the attractive green and white real thing. (A rehearsal had dress which made a very been held in the morning). complete outfit for spring. been held iemorning) Dianne is hoping for warm beut ful Vringctie p weather in her yellow outfit of on the piano which served as a Barbara showed off the 2 piece delightful background stage gaucho outfit in khaki and to the models, as they paraded white. This was really made across the stage and down the just for Barbara. Jessie's Mrs. Watson introduced white stylis suit with red Mrs. Morrison and she was sleeveless shel was one of the srartest costumes sonFa seated on the stage with a ste bycDiaeina spring-like background, and in dusty pink suede suite with flowers across tbe front. Tbe navy blouse and gloves really flowers were latergiven away caught the eyes of kel. Sally in lucky draws. next displayed wat grey Mrs. Morrison described the co-ordinates can really do, fashions in fine style, as each when they are modelled by a model appeared. Having red-haired miss or is it Mrs.? models from our own commu- Katbryn Knox in khaki skirt n ity made the show more and flowered top, was joined popular. First came a trio Of on stage by Diane in a rose young ladies - Sally Barriein and brown 4 piece oufit. a jumpsuit, Catherine Baker Dianne had to really do some in pants, halter and jacket. stepping there! Catherine Second was Barbara Drake Baker modelled a youtbful in a navy coat over a navy blue pant suit Rita next wore dress. The coat was removed a 4 piece blue and gold pantsuit. This can be worn in many different ways. Lois in ber blue tailored pant suit was the envy of all - s opractical 4 ~ P Sfor any occasion. Blaiki t as the tiny figure to show off the really smart black and white pant suit. Barbara in allyer costumes really was a perfect model, especially in this 3 piece green pant suit, Jessie also bas a 3 w ith new piece white pant suit trimmed witb blue piping. Pat also Optwvision modelled a white pant suit, which was set off with ber Touch Tuner accessories, Sally completed the first part of the show wit a blue pant suit. Any colour No moving parts belongs to Sally. to wear out The second part of the show brought bursts of applause as each costume was presented. Provides ail 6 First'came Jessie in a leopard cable converter jumpsuit - Can you imagine? cha nne Is We can and so did Jessie! Lois was really a knockout in a long green flowing gown with scarf 10 match. Jean received the biggest applause in ber blue 1 26" flowered long gown. Ka- tbryn's slim figure really set P.00 off the stripes in ber long 0 c oloured gown. Catherine Baker looked just perfect for a bridesmaîd la ber dotted § reen dr ess witb white organ- ~..A O.y color. Pat's formnal dress was in pink, flowing into Bowmavilledeeper shades. Wben the jacket "'as removed, ber J uncheon figure really showed off to perfection. Rita in a flowered Kayser gown, had difficulties deciding which way to wear it. Front or back - either way was stylish. Her gold shoes and bag added a dressy note. Dianne's last costume was one to wear if you were invited out for dinner. In rose colour and full blasy style, with long self-belt, good in any season. Blaiki in powder blue for her long dress, showed us why this is her favourite colour. Sally in brown and white long gown, again showed us she can wear anything. Barbara wore a 2-piece long outfit in green and white, really smart! Jessie's evening outfit in 2 shades of hikreawy made the climax of Finally, we enjoyed seeing all the models on the stage at once, i:n their formai gowns, with 'Mrs. Kashul and Mrs. Morrison our fashion hostess. Mrs. Charles Langmaid then expressed thanks to the Store- Carters of Bond Street, models, dressers and Faye Vice at the piano. She added thanks to all our guests-with- out them we could have no such delightful event., A very special thanks should go to Mrs. Wesley Hills and Mrs. Clarence Bray who planned the program. They arranged and phoned all the models and dressers and met Toronto's Durham County Club Enjoys Side Trip to Bermuda dyAleen Aked Toronto's Durham County Club met Friday evening, February 25 with Dr. Liane Dickinson presiding, who wel- comed the members and their guests-the guest of Mrs. O.J. Henderson from Newfound- land was the furthest away. Many clubs, not historic ones, approaching their eightieth year depleted by death of members and lack oftnew younger ones are facing extinction, like an endangered species, but not so the Durham County Club of Toronto! This being the annual meet- ing, the report of the recent executive meeting at the Inn-on-the-Park included plans for next year as the club meetings are greatly enjoyed by those who can attend and have not lost either quality or interest. The same executive continues with Miss Viola Noden as Treasurer, replac- ing the late Miss Irene Orchard. It is doubtful if anyone can be replaced, others just con- tinue their jobs. For many years Miss Irene Orchard handled the Durham County Club's finances as Treasurer and it is through her efforts and good management ihat we may continue in a sound position. It was with deep regret and sadness that we heard of her death-she will be greatly missed especially by this Past President, who was grateful for her untiring support and helo. During the last 40 years, the Durham County Club Shield for public speaking has been won yearly by the boy or girl in Durham's elementary schools who was tops in oratory. Started by Mrs. Fred Bowen to encourage students to speak publicly, given for oral composition as it was called for many years-which evolved into Oral Communica- tions when Durham County dissolved into Durham Re- gion, has now developed into the group participation of the debating society, necessi- tating retirement of the Dur- ham Club Shield to museum status after repairs in a silversmith's clinic-the last winner was a bit rough on it or maybe it was old age! W. Len McNeil as program convenor put on the show with slides, and sound track ac- companying his comments-a travelogue on "Bermuda, Britain's oldest Colony."-first with excellent response. Mrs. HilesorganizedTbehind the scenes also. The dressing assistants were Joyce Han- cock, Annette Taylor, Colette Taylor, Pauline Taylor, Laura Kapteyn, Ada Yellowlees, Dorothy Snowden, Valerie Taylor, Doreen Westlake and Ida Bray. We must add a special thanks also to each member who brought all the delicious food and the ones who worked so hard in the kitchen. When all work together, we can't help but succeed. Who knows? We may have some really professional models in our community some day. an historical background Founded by Sir George Sum- mers whose ship was wrecked there in 1609 on the "juande Bermudez"; Shakespeare wrote of this in "The Temp- est." First Governor of Ber- muda commemorated in the nursery rhyme and well known ditty; "Old Dan Tucker was a funny old man Washed his face in the frying pan. Combed his hair with a wagon wheel Had the toothache in his heel." Mr. McNeil showed slides of the Tucker Homestead-still of interest, the native Ber- mudian white eyed Beerio bird; a visit to St. Peter's Church. St <George's. with its enclosed pews and triple pulpit original historically. Absence of Bermuda cedars died out from a disease like our Dutch elm; Dombie dancers, Masonic Hall, old State House, Ponds on the Gibbons Estate shaped like Bermuda; Homes of the late Col. Sam McLaughlin, Noel Coward and Mark Twain; Roadsscalled highways after flowers Oleander Highway, Poinsettia Highway whose leaves are poisonous, Hamil- ton city 60,000 population - Gibbs Hill Lighthouse; short- est drawbridge in the world in Somerset sixteen inches for masts to pass through. Then Bermuda flowers - the passion flower whose 10 petals repre- sent the 10 disciples: shrimp Farm Union Local Discusses Unprofitable Price of Beef By Mrs. M. Allin The annual meeting of Local 345 of the National Farmers Union met at the home of Muriel and Maurice McGee of Cavan. Dan Gould of Nestle- ton presided. Miss Pauline Gould read the minutes of the February meeting. Ken Port- er reported $458.86 on hand. Discussion centered around unprofitable prices for beef and other farm products. It was strongly suggested that our members write to cabinet ministers other than Mr. Whalen, urging more ade- quate tariffs to prevent dump- ing of cheap, inferior foreign beef. We recognize that Gene Whelan needs support in his efforts to help Canadian farmers Paul Windatt, -icton, Dis- trict Director conducted the election of officers. Dan Gould was chosen as president, Ivan Allin-vice president. Direct- ors: Muriel McGee, Ken Porter, Lucille Gould, Ken Sinclair and Mel Morton. The district annual meeting will be in Campbellford United Church, Saturday, April 2nd at 10 a.m. Delegates from 345 local: Ivan Allin and Maurice McGee. Visitors will be wel- corne. Next local meeting of 345 will be in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Sinclair of Ponty- pool, April 5th at 8:30 p.m. Paul Windatt will bring slides "Who pays the farmers pro- fits" if he can get them. As lunch was being served, a lovely birthday cake myster- iously appeared, in honor of Muriel McGee's birthday. plant has heahing qualities while the Periwinkle found to inhibit tumors might be a cure for cancer; the spectacular Bird of Paradise and the banyon tree called band of hindus, held to be sacred, concluded Bermuda. Next, a delightful, lovely phantasy "Our Garden is our Country Side."-based on a favourite poem by John G. Whitaker which first came out in the 1913 Ontario School Reader as "Jack-in-the- pulpit." With sound tapes Mrs. MeNeil accompanied it on the iano gave a most beautiful ackground rendering of, the hymn "In the Garden" by C. Austin Miles whose well known words "He walks with me he talks with me The kiss of the sun for pardon." accompanied by beautiful slides illustrating thepoem - a charming production both enchanting and uplifting! Congratulations to the Mc- Neils! Dr. O.B. Dickinson as well as Dr. Liane Dickinson thanked Len. and Helen Mc- Neil-Dr. O.B. interested in Bermuda's geography said sometimes the thanker takes more time than the speaker. He didn't,! Refreshments made and served by Miss Mary Bowen Convenor and Mrs. Bert Ashton hostess-a relaxing social hour! Annual bus trp outing June 11 to Niagara Falls and district, tickets available from rs. R.C. Stonehoui M7R.-AR06 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE Sroke censors and fire extinguishers professionalIy installed in your home. Pre-fire planning and home inspections. 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