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10 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville. Februarv 1. 1978 Section Two Instali Palestine Chapter No. 249 Of.ficers Front row, left to right: Rt. Ex. Comrp. H. Bruce Tink, Grand Sup't., Ex. Comp. B. E. Bridges, Ex. Comp. Malcolm MacKenizie, First Principal, Ex. Comp. D. R. Meirose, V. Ex. Comp. W. G. Pascoe. Second row, left to right: Ex. Comp. W. A. L. Ayre, Comp. L. WX. Jones, Ex. Comp. R. Walker, Ex. Comp. K. A. Billett, Comp. C. R. Farrow, Comp. R. M. Shearer, Comp. L. G. Pridie, Ex. Comp. F. A. Boyd. Back row, left to right: Comp. A. C. Johnstone, Comp. R. J. W. Pring, Comp. W. E. McKnight, Ex. Comp. R. S. Hall, Comp. L. Coombes, Comp. K. Bromley, Comp. J. G. Manuel. Well I guess after last week's editorial (First Came the Planners) this was to bexpected. The requirement for plan- ning. as we know it was rea ized back in the '20's and ,'30's when European industrial centresbegan tosprawl, roads an services in general were in4de- quat.. Well, along carne a Germarf fellow who brought about architec- tural alterations in many Europeàn urban centres. Now the planner could begin urban renewal out of necessity, so planning as we know it began. They told us what type of housing was tobe built, and where and who would live in it. Not everyone liked this idea, but the politicians said it was good for us. Then we stated to question, and the politician said well okay, you can have a, chance for input. The process grew and became an ever broadening field, so the inevitable specialist began to evolve (as in most professional fields). These special- ists require higher salaries due to their specializing. No town, or even ciy, could afford to carry such a Serson on a, yearly asis, 50 they, make themselves available on a consulting basis. When an organization required their services they were available, like hiring a part-time employee. Let's face one fact though. They may be experts in their fields, and make, a recom- mendation, but the final anaylysis of the facts and decision remains with council. Yes it was nice in the old davs, but that's what they are, old days. We had control over our destiny and very ittie thought for tomorrow. You may not think it harmful to raise the level of your back yard, but meanwhile spring runoff could cause flood water to back up and damage property a mile up-stream. or you may want to build homes in a field but when you lay out the roads, they don't line up with those in the field next to . yours. Planning avoids these situations. We as the populace of the New World should be learning from the errors of the Old World and not continue them and add to it. Heraldry is somethinf else from the Old World it was a method of recognition in the days of yore, it enabled one family when joined to another by marriage to also join coats of arms. 1Symbolic and orna- mental figures have been used as tribal. or national emblems for many centuries. Thé Thracians in the fifth century B.C. used the sow, t he Romans used the eagle. Persona] devices on shields began ini feudal days 50 a knight could be recog- nized at a distance. It was flot until the creation of Herald's Coilege in 1483 by King Edward IV that there was any control placed on shields- and there blazenary. 1So- the practice h as 'continued through the middle ages to the present day. Al shields are registere at the coilege, as wWll he new coat-of-arms for .hf town of Newcastle. It its an interesting, topic to look into, and one that 1 have oftenthought hail no real place in t he New World. What can I say to Mrs; Barnard? 1iwas happyýtobe able to do what ittie I did, I only wish it l cou.ld Le more. It might be of interest to people i Courtice to note that in this year of a'promised fire station, park and tennis courts there is no representation from Ward One on the Com- munity Services Com- mittee? This is an election year (10 months away) and that commit- tee looks after those promised services... Observes 50th Birthday On Monday eveniing, January 16, 1978, Palestine Chapter No. 249, Royal Arcb Masons, Bowmanville, ob- served the 50th Anniversary of its Institution on January 16, 1928 by the Installation of the Officers. Present for the occasion were more than 75 Royal Arch Masons from every Chapter in this District No. 10, witb tbe exception ofCampbellford wbo bold their Convocation on the same date as -Palestine Chapter. Tbe highligbt of the evening was the Installation of Ex. Comp. Malcolm MacKenzie as First Principal Z. and bis Officers for the year 1978. Ex. Comp. MacKenzie was installed in bis chair by Rt. Ex. Comp. H. Bruce Tink, wbo also presented imi witb the First Principal's Regalia, a present from Mrs. MacKenzie. The Installation Ceremony was conducted by V. Ex. Comilp. Waton'r G. Pascoe, wbo noted that tbis was also the 3oth anniversary of bis Instal- lation as First Principal of Palestine Chapter by Rt. Ex, Comp. Fred C. Hoar, who was the first, First Principal of Palestine Chapter installed in 1928. Among the prominent visit- ing Royal Arcb Masons present were Most Ex. Comp. John B. Nayler, Past Grand First Principal of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arcb Masons of the Province of Quebec, also Rt. Ex. Comp. Frederick C. Conley, Grand Scribe E. of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arcb Masons of the Province of Ontario. Some may recal that Rt. Ex. Conley taugbt scbool bere in 1930 . Also present were several Past Grand Superintendents from this District. An item of particular inter- est, was the presence of Ex. Comp. George A. Finnie of Victoria Chapter No. 37, Port Hope, wbo %Vas present at the January l6th, 1978 Institu- tional Convocation of Pales- tipze Chapter. Ex. Comp. Frnnie is welI and favorably known i Masonic circles in this area. A short Historic review of the first Convocation of Pales- tine Chapter, including the names of those taking part as well as the Officers installed, was presented by the Histor- ian, V. Ex. Comp. Walton G. Pascoe. The Officers installed for 1978 are as follows: First Principal Z. - Ex. Comp. Malcolm MacKenzie, Immediate Past Z. - Ex. Comp. Ray Walker, Second, Principal H. - Ex. Comp. Byron Bridges, Third Princi- pa J. - Ex. Comp. David Meirose, Treasurer - Comp. John Manuel, Scribe E. - Ex. Comp. F. Alvin Boyd, Ass't. Scribe E. - Comp. Leonard Pridie, Scribe N. - Ex. Coxnp. Keith A. Billett, Principal Sojourner - Comp. Kenneth Bromley, Senior Sojourner - Comp. Leonard Jones, Junior Sojourner - Comp. Robert Shearer, -Outer Guard - Comp. Leslie Coombes, Director of Ceremonies - Ex. Comp. Royal S. Hall, Superintendent of Work. - Ex. Comp. Keith A. Billett, Master of the 4th Veil - Comp. Wallace McKnight, Master of the 3rd Veil - Comp. Alex Johnstone, Master of the 2nd Veil - Comp. Clinton Farrow, Master of the lst Veil - Comp. Wilson Pring, Organist - Comp. John Manuel, Historian - V. Ex. Comp. Walton G. Pascoe, Auditors - Ex. Comp. Malcolm MacKenzie, Auditors - Ex. Comp. Byron Bridges. The presentation to Ex. Comp. MacKenzie of a very fine Gavel - a gift from their daughter Mary Anne, ber husband, Michael and their family took place at the end of theInstallation, Ceremony. Anotber mnteresting part of the programme was the pre- sentation of tbe 25 year Past Principal's jewel to Ex. Comp. PADDY'S MARKET New and Used Furniture and Appiances Trade-Ins Accepted on Appliances -Easy Credit Terms Available - Telephone 263-2241 Hampton W. Harold Gibson by Rt. Ex. Comp. H. Bruce Tink assisted by Ex. Comp. Ray Walker. Following the Ceremonies in the Chapter Room, a pleasant bour of refreshments and the usual toasts were enjoyed with Ex. Comp. Malcolm MacKen- zie as toastmaster. A reception of the Officers, the Installing Council and other guests together with their Ladies*, followed at the home of Ex. Comp. and Mrs. Malcolm MacKenzie, brought a very pleasant ending to the special observance of the 5Oth birthday of Palestine Chapter. OBITUARIES CHABLES ALFRED JOHNS A well known an d respected citizen of the area, Charles Alfred Jobns, passed away in Memorial Hospital, Bowman- ville on Saturday, January 2lst, 1978. In bis 86tb year, be bad been ilI approximately seven weeks. Son of the late Lewis and Lavinia Jobns, he was born in Hampton and educated at Hampton Public Scbool and Toronto Business, College. He was married on December 6tb, 1916 to Elvie Frayn A resident of Bowmanville he, bad previously resided in Hampton, Manitoba and Lake field. Mr. Johns was a farmer and carpenter wbo retîred 19 years ago. Keenly interested in bis home, family, churcb and community, he was a member of Trinity- United Churcb, Bowmanville, the Senior Citizens Club, the Horticultur- al Society, and a former official of the church board and a choir member. Survivors include bis wife Elvie, five daughters Jean (Mrs. Wallace Munday), Marion (Mrs. Lloyd Broome), Frayn (Mrs. Bon McDonald), Anna (Mrs. Stan Snowden) and Dorotby (Mrs. Larry Dewell), 23 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and three sisters, Hilda Wood, Rboda Truil, Rutb Young. He was predeceased by a daughter Eva (Mrs. John Broome), a granddaugbter Susan, two sisters Annie Johns and Louise Salter and a brother Frank. Reverend' John Peters afficiated at the funeral services held on Monday at the Nortbcutt Elliott Funeral Home. Spring interment Hampton Cemetery. MRS. VERNA F. LEGGE Mrs. Verna F. Legge died at Hillsdale Manor on, Friday, January 27. 1978. The former Verna F. Bone was born February 20, 1890 in Oshawa, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Bone. She was a member of Kingsview United Cburch and of tbe United Cburch Women. She was an avid lawn bowler for many years. Her busband, Norman J. Legge, died 'Marcb 14, 1955, also four brothers and four sisters, died before ber. She is survived by a son, William E. Legge of Oshawa; a daughter, Mrs. LeRoy Short (Phyllis) of Bowmanville; and two grandsons, Eric Legge and Allan Short. Mrs. Legge rested at the Mcîntosh-Anderson Funeral Home. Service was beld in tbe chapel on Monday with inter-- ment in Mount Lawn Ceme- tery. Rev. Jack Irwin offic- iated. Memorial donat ions to Kingsview United Cburch would be gratefully acknowl- edged. A e e s I e e A: Neither: An auto policy covers only motorized I vehicles. Your homeowners policy will cover the bikel against certain perils, but usually with a highl deductible like $100. 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