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g Town Housing Scheme Starts 5n Dismant[e Army Camp Houses to Have Everything e "Durham County's Great Family Journal" KT«wrlrlr AN ir m.W *rii %KM r1II¶. TD "IAV à PP TJJ. 111 Q P GE VOLUME 92 FIRST SECTION D5U VV ±.r.li*,-,-À- -, That the Mayor and Council have acted with commendable despatch in getting the new hous- ing scheme under way is con- tained in a formal statement issued by Mayor C. G. Morris last evening. Speaking with a repre- sentative of The Statesman, the Mayor said: "Work will start to- morrow morning, April llh, on the first 15 housing units lately decided upon by Council. A con- tract has been concluded with the Toronto Construction Co. They will commence dismantling the buildings at the Interment Camp purchased from the War Assets Corporation and will proceed with construction in units of five houses as the work goes on. The materials willbbe trans- ported to the site bought by Council at Second St. and Lamb's Lane in the North Ward and ex- cavations will start next week while the dismantling proceeds. The plans have all been laid down to include sidewalks, sewer and water connections, with a new ioad to be opened through the property. According to most careful figur- ing it is estimated that each house complete will be for sale at an .approximate cost of $4,000. This will include basements, insulation both inside and out, plumbing, heating, wiring, windows, in short a complete, modern home for each unit. There may be very slight variations in complete cost but the estimate can be considered as close as possible to the amount named. Anyone desiring to put in a bid for one of these homes is advised to contact the building inspector, Fred Pattinson, Town Hall, with suggestions for individual plans and iot selection. Mr. Pattinson Tyrone Speaker At Trinity W. A. Miss Werry and her Circle had charge of the program for the April meeting of Trinity W.A. on Tuesday, April 10th. Mrs. J. H. Johnston presided and opened with a hymn; the Easter lesson was read by Miss Werry and Mrs. Lucas Nichols led in prayer. A1 Spring Song was well rendered by Mary and Doris Alldread. The guest speaker, Mrs. Hodson of Ty- rone, gave a very eomprehensive address on "The Challenge to the Thinking World of Today" deal- ing ably with Canada's good for- tune, her power, her responsibil- ity, the food situation, the recent liquor legislation, the Japanese question and the peace confer- ence. A duet was sweetly sung by Doris and Mary Alldread.. The president, Mrs. D. Alldread then took the chair and conduct- ed the business. The corresponding secretary stated that letters had been sent to six sick or bereaved members and was requested to write to five others. The report of the groups show- ed Miss Werry's group highest in attendance and Mrs. Baker's group handing in the most money. It was decided to give $50 to the Red Cross and to hold a fall fair as usual.in October. The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer. Number pres- ent 50. will then take up with the con- tractor the feasibility of the plans so sugÉested. The idea, according , to Mayor Morris, is to give the best possible satisfaction to those who wish to purchase. First come will be first served. How to Make Proper Will Told Rotary Club by ludge German 'Z' as Rotarians at their Friday lun- eficiary cannot be a witness. If en cheon were given a penetrating so his interests are voided. The an insight in regard to the pitfalls law requies two witnesses, bath surrounding the making o! wiils. present with the testator at thes umsame time and placç to witness The speaker, Judge J. C. M. Ger- the signature. Once made, a will man of Cobourg, drew upon his te long experience as a lawyer and M his presiding duties as a judge, to ^S point out how, in many respects, ¡ b disappointments, headaches and T litigation can be avoided if wills a, are properly drawn and great care P taken in the appointment of ex- 2 ecutors. Without naming princi- t pals, he quoted from actual cases b to show how testators generally S well intentioned, left loopholes R through which beneficiaries lost out due to carelessly drawn docu- ments. The cases were a para- phrase of the old cliche that "a lawyer who acts as his own coun-W sel has a fool for a client." The Speaker $ Ross Strike, K.C., introduced P the speaker. He recalled what older members knew, that Judge r German was a son of a very not- ed parliamentarian, the late W M. German, K.C., of Welland, for t a quarter century a front bench t M.P. His son, Jack, today's Ro-b tary guest, hesitated on the choice d of a career, but finally saw the a light, graduated from Osgoode, Judge J. C. M. German member of the same "frat" asJ Ross, and rose to prominence as holds until revoked. It can beS a lawyer in Toronto. Active in amended by codicil with due le- all things falling to a man con- gal observance. The speaker told cerned with public good, includ- of a harrassed testator making ing politics, he had earned his two wills to forestall an insistent present appointment as County spouse and revealed that a codicil Court Judge for Northumberland reinstated the first will. Effective and Durham. He brought to his cancellation can be made by exe- off ice a high sense o! duty and cuting a new will or by revoking faimness and continued active in which requires a dlean writtenc social advancement, with particu- statementqIhereby revoke," etc.,F lar interest in youth. also with two witnesses.r Making a WilI Judge Gemman,asartorially me- JContinued on Page Three) c ticulous, whose florid counten-t ance and white, clipped mustache Pharmacy Students well personified the dignity of hist position, was equally meticulous Start Special Course and incisive in his exposition of a Ge subject so very rarely heard in , High Honours any forum. He dealt with a sub- Ip ject, "Wills" that affected every In order ta-suppy a deficiencys one of his hearers who listened of accredited pharmacists, the with close attention. But he ligh- College of Pharmacy, Torontof tened his discourse with inter- University, has re-arranged its ludes of humor, not only capti- Universtya re by s vating, but which bnaught out the regular twa-year course by sub- many points he emphasized. He stituting an intensive year-and-a- advised: "Do not refrain from half course for students showing making a will and change it as exceptiorlal talents, in order that circumstances warrant, for in soe doing it by no means connotes an they may graduate and return to early death but be sure it is take up their profession duly drawn in correct legal terms." qualified. Legal Points Special examinations have re- The speaker emphasized that cently been held to select those there were fewer sources of liti- who are to take the revised gatian than ill advised, impr0lp- course. Those taking the exams perly d nawn wills. Eveyne as from Bowmanville included Miss -something to leave even if it's Eleanor Johnston, Miss Eunice pnly a patchedtpair ofoveralis. Jackman and Allan Tamblyn, ahi S4 5tressing that there are a few of whom have been apprenticed elementary things t be absernved for some time with local drug in makitig a wili the warning was stores. given that the drafting of the doc- Each bas been notified that the ument should not be left to even marks attained were in the nature the most sapient among laymen, irstandhonour anthey such as a real estate agent, a con-haebec a ul accepted for en- veyancer, a blacksmith or what havle btn the course. They will have you. Most people entertain reort to the College of Pharmacy, assurance that a competent law- rep yenscanbe trusted to draft a will April 15th, to begin what is des- and give advice,;which in the long cribed as a concentrated course run saves untold, unnecessary ex- o! study.aThey are receiving pense by avoiding errors. congratulations on the honaurs Points stressed were that a ben- won. b Total $85.45 The balance required, therefore, with only a little more than a monthoto go,iis approximately $1,700. At the rate of public res- onse this amount will probably be reached at a date much past May 24. Again the appeal is made to rally to the cause in the manner that soldiers rallied to a much greater cause in behalf of hose to whom this appeal is now being made. The committee has determined on what the presents are to be. Cash is required to purchase them. Please call with donations at McGregor's Drug Store. Urge Small Notes Put With Used Clothes Going to Europe The restriction imposed for se- curity and other reasons by the Postmaster General last year with regard to sending messages of goodwill attached to the gifts of clothing that Canadians made fop the people in war-torn Europe has now been removed. When the national campaign for used clothing gets under way again ir a few weeks-the collection wil ta,ke place from June 17th to June 29th-it is hoped that every per son in a family will write a little note to accompany their gift- children as well as adults. Justa few words of heartfelt apprecia tion of the sacrifices that the fu ture recipients have made through the long years of war in order that the cause ofwdemocrac should be successful-sympath in the personal losses they may have sustained and an expressio of hope that the courage and for titude they showed in the face o the most adverse conditions wi soon reap its reward in the speed rehabilitation of their country. "Words are not enough, bi friendly messages along with c thing gifts can ease troubled spir its, revive hope and build goodc will," is the way that William M Birks, chairman of the Nationa Clothing Collection, who pilote the successful clothing drive i Canada last fall, puts it. "Eac donor should therefore take tim to write a note to the unknow sufferer overseas who will receiv the gift, and attach the note i the garment."' Last fall, when Canadians sen over enough clothing to help ove a million people, many peop put their names and addresses o (Continued on Page Eight) te Lý r' n H A r tc In PI of cel in che Ru ov fat con OPE Ha it anc an rea oc au wh rec ga tin po T. Su sa th ier Ro co cl Qi an Tt M c E an go fc ci SE e] md Crown Attorney Gives Talk On Lif e of Charles Dickens At Durham County Club Football League Ail clubs interested in en- ýring a team in the Football ,eague are requested to send epresentatives to the meet- ng at the Township Hall in lampton, Thursday evening, pril 18th, or notify the sec- etary, W. J. Reynolds, Hamp- on, before that date. teresting Souvenir rogram Preserved y Dave Morrison We have been given an insight how pioneers of Bowmanville ebrated special occasions back the eighties. D. R. Morrison, emist at the Goodyear Tire & bber Company, when looking er souvenirs preserved by his her, came across a programme mmemorating, The Grand Re- ening of Bowmanville Town ll, June 7th, 1886. This Souvenir Programme, as was called, is printed on silk id the type is bright and clear id very artistically gotten up, al artistry of 60 years ago. The casion was listed as under the spices of The In Palco Society, hich probably old timers will call. It was evidently a very la week for the concerts con- nued each evening. Headlined were, "The people's pular artists, Josie Mills and M. Brown, supported by a perb Company." A "great sen- tional drama in five acts" under e gaslight" thrilled the aud- nces. There was also "The oaring Farce" The Echo, and to mplete the picture there was assical music rendered by the .uintette Club. Each perform- nce concluded with God Save he Queen. Iay 24th Donations orne in Siowly xpect More Soon With much enthusiasm the War nd Civic Activities Committee ot together and phanned a drive r funds ta be used for the pur- hase of presents for all Bowman- ,île members of Canadas Armed ;rvices. The plan is, as the gen- ral public has been told repeat- dly in the columns of The States- an, to hold a gala day, May 24, s a "welcome home" and pres- ntation to all who served. The mount desired to be raised is a inimum of $4,000. But the drive falling behind. Each week The Statesman has old that individual donations nay be left at McGregor's Drug tore, the amounts there left to e transferred to the treasurer own Clerk Alex Lyle. A week go the total on hand was re orted in the neighborhood of $2, 00. . Durming the present weel hese additional amounts have een received: aturday night dance --$70.4 Reeve Sidney Little ......__.----10.0 Miss Nellie Burke ..- -- ...- 5.0( 1 -- 1 . The annual election of Lions dent, with new members added, ai Club directors was the chief bus- found the steady growth, which se iness at the first meeting for the today, according to numbers and C month of April. Due to the fact work achieved, is considered as le that a number of new members one of the best clubs in Zone A3. It have been initiated during the Some of the main interests af f past year, it was thought that a S1 meclu tie fma i t s t ral u resume of the history of the club c club ide fromw its central u would be of much interest and concetn for youth welfare hve a: the speaker for the evening, Past been active support for the Red President and Past District Gov- Cross, the Blood Donar's Clinie, ernor, Emmons Crawford, was sending parcels and cigarettes chosen to tell the story. His re- overseas and more lately the view of the past decade of Lion- X-Ray Clinic organized and fin- ism in Bowmanville was a mas- anced through sale of Christas terpiece of history gathered most- Seals. For youth thee were the ly from memory for Mr. Crawford purchase of the Senklel property, is a charter member. Beech Avent be developed as a n Immediate Past President Bill yuth centre, the furnishing o C Oliver was in the chair due to the playground equipment for the new t absence o! President and District ago and its pragress year by yeam. lM abseneofaPresdentadDstrict-Memorial Park, the support for b Governor Charles Carter at New- the Hobby Shows and by no c market. It was indeed Past means least the very important e Presidents night, for at the head Lions Bicytle Safety Club. o t table were those who had pre-Lb.o sided for the past ten years: Bert In summation, and by no means 0 Birks, Em. Crawford, E. V. Hoar, all the story has been tld, the J. J. Brown, Alex McGregor, Ted Lions of Bowmanville have rais- Chant, Stu James, Aub Smith and ed large sums o! money with the i Andy Thompson. They took a active endorsement of the publi bow» and were given a big handt tamjustify their position and de- Each was presented with Past termination ta do great work for c President's Certificates as the the community as a whole. The d gift of International officers. Club has been singularly hnoed Another interesting presenta- in the short space o! ten years by t tion was made by Lion Stu James having thee District Govemnrs n on behalf of the club. The five selected in their Zone: Emmons h Lions who served in the late war Crawford, J. J. Brown and Chas. t were called to the front to receive Carter Jr. c artistic chevrons in honour of The ballotting resulted in the i their service. The five members choice of the following Board for honoured were Dr. Dinniwell, 1946-47: Arnold Anderson, Jack Don Mason, Jack Parker, Lou Brough, Jack Cole, Ray Dilling, Dewell and Byron Vanstone. Dean Hodgson, Alex McGregor, Before ballots were counted to Nels Osborne, Earl Riddols, Ross determine the new Board of Stevens, Andy Thompson, J. J. Directors, Mr. Crawford gave the Brown and Stu James. From a- story of the founding of the Bow- mong these will be recommended manville Lions Club, ten years the President and Secretary tobe aBert Birks was the fimst Presi- selected by ballot at the next dent and each succeeding Presi- , meeting. f a r 1 e mpressive Masonic Services ,Welcome to Soldier Memberss e Jerusalem Lodge, A.F.& A.M., It embraced the seven servicemen - held a dinner and a reception in present, Bros. Glenn Martyn, theld Lodiner Ras a eneo Arnold Lobb, Wally Braden, John the Lodge Rooms, Wednesday M. James, P. Armstrong, S. Wil-t evening, following which the cox and P. Barron. In their be- - programme was one of music, half, the response was voiced by - toasts and short addresses. The Bros. Braden, James, Armstrong r occasion was a reception or a and Lobb. y home-coming for brethren who Following a solo by Bro. Owen y had served in the Canadian forces Nicholas, the speaker o! the ev- y in the late war together with a ening, Bro. Rev. W. P. Rogers, n prayer and one minute's silence dwelt on the vital aftermath o! - in memory of Bro. Harold Long- war in which all must join to en- if worth, who gave his life for King sure a lasting peace and to save Il and Country. One new candidate, democracy without destroying its y Bro. Bob Evans, was initiated. The universal principlesaas based arrangements were made by the upon the Christian !aith. To this it War Services Committee. moving appeal, thanks were ex- - Worshipful Master James Marr, piessed by Bro. John Brough. r- pesided during theasohemnities Thanks were also expressed for 1- observed with due Masonic cere- Bro. Nicholas and Rt. Wor. Brio. . mony as the returned Brethren W. E. C. Workman who presided al came to the doors for re-admission. ,at the piano. d The ceremony concluded witlt the Wor. Master J. Marr again pre- n formal dedication and hanging of sided for the concluding numbers. h the Honour Roll, after which the The toast to "Our Visiting Bre- ie W.M. very fittingly expressed a thren" was proposed by Bro. S. n "welcome home." Direction of R. James and responded to by ie the meeting was then assumed by Bro. Todd, Inner Guard, St. John's to Wor. Bro. Bett Parker. Temple, Toronto,tBro. Lawrence The programme opened with White proposed the toast ta the two appropriate songs led by Bro. newly mitiated member, Bro. er Owen Nicholas. The toast: "To Bob Evans, who fittingly re- le our brethren who have served in sponded. The Junior Warden's n His Majesty's Forces" was pro- Toast.concluded a very memorable posed by Bro. Percy Greenfield. occasion. 1 1 The Back Shop This town seems to be in or on.the verge of an era of prosper- ity with new stores openîng ai- most every other week; with lit- tle unemployment and an exten- sive town hausing project about ta begin. Last week's addition to the town's business section, Mc- Nulty's Sport Shop, in the Cowan Block, did a rushing business all day Saturday and the proprie- tor was quite convinced that he had made a wise mave in open- ing here. He couldhave sold twice or three times as many bicycles and tricycles if he had been able to obtain them. The store was crowded with custom- ers most of the day. Rumors are flying about the remaining unoccupied stores in the town and also about several which aretnow being used as apartments but were originally designed for stores. Because they are oniy rumors we won't go into details other than tosay that it is quite likely that there will be at least one more store open here within a month. The one building which has re- tained its almost empty appear- ance despite the cries for business space is the Horsey Block on King Street W. It is indeed un- fortunate that three of these four stores and practically all of the apartments above them remain unoccupied, giving visitors the impression that Bowmanville is not a sufficiently good town to (Continued on page five) to 8 NUMBER 15 Chamber of Commerce To Be Organized foi Bowmanville Planning Group Mleets Tues& More Brides & Soldiers Arrive This Week At Port of Halifax Two more transport arrivals carm-ngso- aers Aa w a uiue (By Elsie R. Fair) was in the kitchen, our nero was Durham County Club of Tor- making ambitious plans for the onto held its final meeting of the future "in case something turned season, Thursday evening, April up.', 4th at the I.O.D.E. headquarters. His natural powers of observa- President A. W. McLeod called for tion were used to the best ad- the minutes that were read by vantage as his delightful sketches secretary E. V. Pollard. of legal dignitaries of all ranks Dr. Frank Trebilcock assumed clearly show. His kindness in stat- duties of the evening and intro- ing that "none become bad all at duced Mr. J. W. McFadden, K.C., once" for it takes five years to crown attorney for the city of Tor- make a lawyer. onto, and former chairman of the The use of descriptive names Dickens Fellowship. for his characters are frequently Mr. McFadden gave a most in- used, while many of his stories teresting address on the life and have no end,-they just stop. The work of Charles Dickens, whom central figure is usually given a he said was probably the greatest happy ending for Dickens wished English novelist, portraying a to show society working through large range of character with such toa better ultimate conditions. clearness that a century later they Charles Dickens made two fn- are met in modemn form at every ancially successful trips ta Amer- tumn. ica and was received everywhere The hard beginning of Dickens' with acclamation so that his visits life supplied him with much of became veritable triumphs. that wealth of knowledge of low The first gave rise to his great life, of the street, of the prison, humorous work "Martin Chuzzl- and the poor, and of which he was wit," so realistic in portray of afterward to make such marvel- pressure salesmanship that it irri- ous use. Boys of the gutter and tated the Transatlantic people waifs were his particular care. where many swamps were sold The introduction of Sam Well- as Edens and every "prospect" a er and the Pickwick Club mark- key to fortune. ed the beginning of his success, A practical demonstration of while David Copperfield gave a "speculative methods" were used sketch of many points similar to in his New York appearance, his own. Micawber, usually re- where tirkets for his lecture were cognized as a sketch of his father, bought and resold for fifty dollars was his greatest character,-im- each. prisoned for debt, description of In conclusion the speaker paid gaiters, hat at a rakish angle, high tribute to the man, who more gloves with finger ends like mo- demo ladies' shoes,-while bailiff (Continued on Page Three) Work Doueby Ligons Club Reviewed by E. W. Crawford New Directors Announced Vanstone Mill Busily Making Flour For Starving Peoples of Europe ORGANIZES MEETING The Canadian Food Board has found that decentralization in food manufacture is now neces- sary to secure the quantities pro- mised Britain and Europe through the offices of UNRRA. Change in policy has brought to the Van- stone Flour Mill, Bowmanville, a contract to supply bread flour to the order of the Board for ship- ment overseas. In order to learn the details of this scheme, The Statesman's farm reporter inter- viewed the Vanstone brothers, Byron and Morley, who have late- ly taken over management from their father, Fred C. Vanstone, and who are now busy with their 15 employees filling the contract. It was learned that this flour now being produced is of "rein- forced" grade; that is,,an ingred- ient called "Thiamine" classified as "B-1, hydrochloride," is added to the flour as a synthetic vita- min necessary to health. It was interesting to watchthe process of manufacture. It should be ex- plained that the initial order com- prises three carloads of No. 1, Northern Western wheat. In con- verting these three carloads to Charles Carter, Sr. flour the "vitamins" are added. District Con- These come in a sealed glassbot- Who attended the DsrcCo-tie of 168 grams, approximately 14 vention of the Canadian Chamber unes to grngthenxthe en- of Conmnerce in Cobourg, re- toiunc ,ree earloads. cently and then called a meeting In the rocessing, the head miil- to organize a Chamberein Bow- er, Stu Candler, was seen to open manville. The first meeting was the bottle, take out a portion of held ast night and plans are going ahead to organize further. (Continued on Page Five) *1 ;4. 1 1 Ati B was nigi two ual his had rec T stre turr bul cau to bef wh die, T fire the FuE she of dan of sho tur Bi Si 1 the me Cl cul Tu JoI He tir Dr ho Pe er se( to Ph m, ne w ne av in an th n -of dnésday Night ttend Two Fires owmanville Fire Department kept on'the run Wednesday ht when it was called out to fires within an hour. As us- Fire Chief Lucius Hooper and boys made excellent time and 1 both blazes extinguished in ord time. he first fire was on Liberty eet when a lantern was over- rned on top of a diesel operated Ildozer. A tarpaulin quickly ght on fire and the firemen had use their foamite apparatus ore they could put the fire out ich was going strong near the sel fuel. The second blaze was a grass south of Ontario street near Goodyear plant and Nicholas el sheds. At one time the eds containing a small amount all-too precious -coal were in nger. Firemen having had lots practice in grass fires made ort work of the fiames and re- ned to the fire hall. Icycle Crashes Car mali Boy Injured As an instance of the value of e Traffic Patrol proposed at the eeting of the Bicycle Safety ub, Saturday, an accident oc- rred during the rush hour aesday noon, in which little hnnie Lunn, age 7 was injured. was unconscious for a short me but after being treated, by . W. H. Birks, he was taken me to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. rcy Lunn, where he is recov- ing nicely. The crash occurred at the inter- ction of Division and Welling- n Sts., Tuesday noon. Miss helan, High School teacher, was otoring carefully home for din- er and young Johnnie was heeling at a fast clip and could ot apply his brakes in time to void an accident. He bumped to the rear fender of the car nd hit his head with the resuli at he passed out. When contacted by phne, Wed- ýsday, his sister, Betty, membex f the Bicycle Club, stated thal hnnie had a black eye bul .herwse was doing fine. He b orry he is too young to join the lub, but is putting in the time .arning the Bicycle Club Rules t is believed that he has qualifiec or an honorary membershil ntil he is old enough to becom n active member. New Businessman E. T. Hogan Joins Bowmanville Dairy In a recent change in manage ient of the Bowmanville Dair3 . Evan Murrell retires from par nership with his brother, Ma: Murrell, which association ha een carried on since they pur hased the business from th Bettles interests two years ag< 'he new partner who took ove on April lst, is E. T. Hogan. H Las taken up residence in th partment over the dairy wit is wife and son Garry, five yea old. Mr. Hogan is an experience dairyman'and for the past 14 yeai has been route manager for tl Crown Dairy, Kingston, Ont. Ei ension of services has been plar ned to include delivery with horse and wagon which are addE to the two regular panel trucks j' daily use. With the announcemei the Murrell brothers join with ti community in a welcome to M Hogan as a new businessman Bowmanville. Reorganization of Bicycle Club Reveals Able Young Speakers , ,) The reorganization of the Bow- manville Lions Bicycle Safety Club was well advanced in its first meeting, held in the council chamber, Town Hall, Saturday morning. A feature was the many able addresses of the young peo- ple who were former officers, and of the junior candidates nomin- ated for offices to be filled for the current season. Elections will take place by ballot at the next meeting, held in the same place at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13. The attendance of 65 at the first meeting is expected to be greatly increased next week. The former Club Mentor, Chas. Carter, Jr., president and District Governor of Lions, continued in that capacity as chairman of the reorganization. He explained that :the 4lub had been discon- tinued in 1942 due to the pressure of war activities and outlined the many good times had in the past togetherwith the many benefits arising from membership in the organization. At his invitation, several former officers, who have since passed the age for active membership, spoke to the gath- ering. Able Speakers Jim Stutt, the first president, spoke very effectively in outlin- ing the original organization and the good fellowship, inspiration, discipline and education that en- sued from membership. He stressed the necessity of memor- izing the printed rules and ex- plained the working of the traffic court. He predicted great suc- cess in the revival of this very im- portant, safety-conscious, bicycle club. Miss Arlene Northeutt, first sec- retary o! the club, and a star in its outside activities at Toronto and elsewhere, explained how books and records were kept, the responsibilities of officers and the helpful experience to be gained in education for better citizenship. She, too, promised every help for the younger people who now car- ry on a fine tradition. Points Stressed Alan Strike, a past president, spoke at more length on the val- ues of membership, such as edu- cation, social activities and saf e- ty. Membership offered a type o! education not generally associ- ated with school work. There was training, for instance, in con- ducting meetings,'in court pro- cedume, in presenting evidence and argument, all beneficial in la- ter life. The social elements were found in common interest in bike- hikes, games and recreation all re- quiring organization. And there was the central theme of safety, the concern for the rights of oth- ers in these high-speed traffic times. His support also was free- ly promised. Charles Cattran, Jr., 3rd Past President, felt that the general points had been well covered and he too, would do his best to help in the reconstitution of the club. He then moved the formal motion on ways and means to give effect (Continued on Page Three) At a dinner mneeting held in the Carter Family Restaurant, last evening, a number of bus- inessmen, mainly representative of the younger element, took the first step toward organizing a Chamber of Commerce for Bow- manville and district. Advan- tage was taken of the fact that H. A. Purdy, Toronto, Field Ser- vice Representative, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, was in the district and the meeting was call- ed on short notice or a fuller rep- resentation would have been ac- commodated. Mr. Purdy gave a comprehensive survey of the ob- jects of a Board of Trade,hor Chamber of Commerce, which amaunt ta the same thing. A question period followed after which action was taken to call a general meeting. Charles Carter, Sr., was chair- man of the meeting and at its conclusion, all present were nam- ed as an organizing committee under chairmanship of Walter De- Geer. The next meeting is call- ed for Tuesday evening, April 16, at 8 p.m. at the Carter Restaur- ant and those originally in at- tendance are asked to bring their friends. At this meeting an agen- da will be drawn up together with details necessary to present to a mass meeting, probably to be held in the Town Hall at a date to be selected. At this general meeting an outside informed speaker will address the gather- ing and the officers for the com- ing year will be elected. It is some four years since a Chamber of Commerce has func- tioned in Bowmanville ,and lack of support was responsible for its discontinuance. Now with many new businesses established in town and a large number of . returned men back on the job .L £-JL M -Lj)ýj JL. P(-%UTMAMVTIlýE- DNT.. 'l'Il U.Kb.L)A 1. AJtUl-L 11, JLIY40 carrying soldiers and war brues have been listed by Military Dis- trict No. 3, as follows: The Aqui- tania, due to dock at Halifax April 10th, carries a limited list among which are the names of three brides destined for local homes. 1 ý -, -ý- --.- -. ý 4 1 Doreen, wife of Pte, A. A. Mor- ton, RR 1, Pontypool, is among the passengers, as is also, Doris, wife of Gnr. R. Simpson, whose address is given as in care of Mrs. H. Carter, Pontypool. Destined for Courtice is Olive, wife of LAC J. Hanewich, care of Mrs. A. Hanewich. The next ship arriving is the Lady Rodney, -due to dock at Halifax, April 19th. Only one local name is listed among the passengers, Pte. R. A. Foster, care of Mrs. M. Foster, Church St., Newcastle. While it is stated that the lists are subject to later re- vision, we take occasion of ex- pressing a genuine community welcome to these homecoming citizens. and in business, the demand for a revival of the Chamber has be- come insistent. Many of these spoke strongly in favor of reorg- anizing with the recommendation that both farm and labor interests would be invited to join. The Statesman has been aslIed to lend fullest support to the idea and.a full summary will be carried in current issues. Please come out to the meeting next Tuesday ev- ening.