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10 We Reinember When, Supplement of The Canadian Statesma Electrie Organ Presented To Ebenezer United Church The Gift of Roy W. Nichols Special services were arranged Sunday morn- ing, Nov. 23, in E benezer United Church for the dedica- tion of a beautiful, new, Minshall Electric Organ, the gift of Mr. Roy W. Nichols of Courtice, in memory of his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nichols. Seldom has a greater congregation assembled than the overflowing meeting on this oc- casion. The sermon was preached by Rev. W. C. Smith, Port Perry, former pastor of the Courtice Circuit. His message was an appeal to young people to respect and follow the tradition of the pioneers who established Ebenezer Church many years ago as a place of worship for the com- munity. Pioneer Families Particularly noted in the congregation were the many families whose forebears pioneered in the district and labored in the interest of the church. Among those occupying family pews were famihar names, such as, Nichols, Rundle, Trull, Penfound, Courtice, Gay, Found, Annis, Worden, Oke, Pickell, Pearce, Werry, Osborne, and many others whose family histories date back more than a century. They were representa- tive of a long and loyal community tradition. Musical Service The services opened with a piano prelude played by Mrs. Chas. Found, organist of the church. Introduction and prayers were offer- ed by Rev. H. F. Yardley, pastor of the Courtice Circuit, and the formal presentation of the key to the new organ was made by Rev. Mr. Smith. Miss Phyllis Challis, Bowmanville, guest- organist, then played the dedicatory hymn, Holy City. The beautiful solo, Stranger of Galilee, was sung by Mrs. George F. Annis. With beautifully ex- pressed acknowledge- ment to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nichols for their costly gift, Rev. Mr. Smith formally turned over the key of the organ to Kenneth E. Courtice, Secretary- Treasurer of the Trustee Board of Ebenezer United Church. The minister's words of acceptance and dedication in behalf of the church congrega- tion were expressed in the following terms: Dedication "The Rev. H. F. Yardley, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nichols, Friends of Ebenezer United Church: We speak in regard to the persons concerned in this lovely memorial gift. We honor today the memory of Fred Nichols and Helena Gay. The first day of January 1895, Fred Nichols and Helena Gay, both of the Township of Darlington, were united in marriage in the hamlet of Hampton by Rev. George Brown. To this home on July 1, 1900, Roy Nichols was born. On Dec. 27, 1924, he was united in the bonds of Holy Matrimony to Miss Muriel Chartran of Bowmanville. Mr. Nichols wishes it to be known that his wife's generosity and good business sense have made possible this memorial today. In Memoriam Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nichols were both assiduous in their atten- dance upon this church and Sunday School. It is thus fitting that this organ be installed and dedicated in this edifice to their memory. Next to the church building itself dedicated to the worship of God, it seems to me that a modern church organ, conse- crated to God's praise, to service in Christ's church, is the most n, Wednesday, June 21,1978 resplendent gift. It is a lasting memorial for it continues through many years. It is a continuing memorial, for every time its notes peal forth, it proclaims to the ear as well as to the eye, the power of church worship. Thanks Tendered Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nichols, the Rev. F. Yardley and this congregation thank you sincerely for this beauti- ful and magnificent gift. Mr. Nichols, we under- stand something of your mingled feelings this Memorial Day. I can recall with pleasure your father's visits at the Courtice Parsonage in my time. He im- pressed me as a man of character. Your mother I know was a most estimable church woman. This gift if bestowed in honor of your beloved and esteemed parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nichols, whose memory you treasure at this time and in a manner most acceptable, creating for them an enduring memorial. In the faith of Jesus Christ, we dedicate this beautiful organ. To the glory of God and in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nichols. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen." Mr. Kenneth Courtice, in warm and fitting words of appreciation, accepted the key of the organ on behalf of the officals and congrega- tion of Ebenezer United Church. Black Market in Cars Supported By Unthinking Public Since controls were lifted from the used car market, an insidious racket has grown up under which many unthinking people have contributed to an unethical but legalized black market of bootlegging, the extent and implications of which they quite evidently have not understood. Literally hundreds of new cars have been delivered to people who have convinced dealers that a car was essential to their daily life. A few weeks later the dealer finds that they have been tempted by offers of more money than they paid and have sold their cars to a black market operator at a handsome profit. This sort of thing not only contributes to inflation but is a direct threat to the business of legitimate dealers. It should be understood that responsible dealers under contract to manufacturers, invariably hold to their pledge to maintain list prices and give service to their customers. They have a heavy capital invest- ment and have a reputation to maintain. On the other hand the black market operator can get started with a small investment and in most cases has no establishment to give service, does not profess to, and seems content to rest on a reputation of reaping a quick profit by sharp dealing. When any section of the public assists in undermining legitimate business as is the case in the black market in cars, it is time to take any means possible to stop the racket. The press has carried on a canipaign to direct public attention to this question but the racket still goes on. Manufacturers have used the press to advertise list prices but still the racket thrives. It appears that the only effective means to stop the used car bootlegging is to restore ceiling p rices. This the government esitates to do. To bring the matter right home in this immediate district we take the case of the widely known and popular local General Motors dealer Roy Nichols, at Courtice. He is the only dealer in this territory who has continued in the car business, in good times and bad, for a quarter of a century. He has plowed his profits right back into the business until he has a very heavy capital investment and a complete organization to give services to ail his customers at all times. He has earned a splendid reputation for fair dealing and has maintained it during ail his years in business. As the dealer for General Motors he has upheld the McLaughlin tradition of honest product at an honest price established in this district by the late Robert McLaugh- lin and his sons. Mr. Nichols has always taken a leading part in thl affairs of this community, suppo& - ing liberally every worthy cauaý and is a member of Darlingtoi.- council. He has been approached by the black market fraternity, as have many dealers in Ontario, but has spurned even the suggestion of taking any advantage of quick profits at the expense of the public and his friends of long standing. Mr. Nichols, like ail legitimate dealers in this district and across the province, takes the stand that farmers and ex-servicemen particularly wanting new and used cars should not be held up by fly-by-night bootleggers at.W time. As matters stand at the m ent it appears that a press campaign to enlighten the public should be continued until other steps are taken to put a stop to black marketing in the automotive line. It is hoped that this short summary of the situation will have some effect in making the position known in this district. Patented Floating Pouer ai Canada's Lowest Prices , , . . Ultra- Modern Streamlining.... 70 Miles per Hour. . . . New All-Steel Body, ., 500 Pounds Less Weight. RO YNICHOLS, Courtie Re-printed from The Canadian Statesman - 1933