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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO THURSDAY, APRIL llth, 1946 Blackstock Durham Club Ic i i t b9 I i (Continued from Page One) than any other, has shown the so- cial life of all classes in the Vic- torian period, and whose life was like a mountain stream, always sparkling. CharlestDickens finis1ed is career in the enjoyment f weo- merited fame, neyer forgetting ta use the power ofehis satire, and humor to help the oppressed, for his love of the governed always far exceeded his love for any government. His last request was that no monuments be erected to his me- mory, but that the remembrance of his work in a mantle of char- ity be the gospel which was to give laughter and merriment in- stead of discord and strife to a selfish world. He died at the age of 58 years. "It is a better thing to conquer your circumstances than to have them adapted to suit you." Capt. Don Linden introduced Miss Yvonne Thibodeau who gave several acceptable accordion sel- ections, demonstrating her ability as an entertainer in camps and hospitals. Mr. J. H. Fair thanked the speaker for his provocative ad- dress, creating a desire for fur- ther study of the great English novelist, but suggested that Mr. McFadden could make "a good case" for any outstanding liter- ary genius. Mr. Fair also thanked Miss Tbibodeau, the petit musician with the big box, for her unique entertainment. The officers of. the past year were re-elected with the excep- tion of the substitution of Mr. Guernsey McClellan for treasurer upon recommendation of the ex- ecutive committee. Honorable mention is given to the retiring treasurer, Mr. Fred Trull, who for the past ten years has congenially cared for the monetary interests of the club. Mr. W. J. Mills, and daughter Mrs. Watson, of St. Marys, Ont., were special guests of the even- ing having motarcd 225 miles tc attend the final meeting of the season. Their interest had beer stimulatedCby the reports of the Durham Club published in The Canadian Statesman. Cards were requested to bE sent ta several shut-in members inchuding Dr. and Mrs. D. D. Mc- Donald, Dr. Willard and Mrs Cruickshank. Mrs. J. Reid and Mrs. E. Seat presided at the coffee urns, anc the delectable refreshments wer served by members of Group 4 un der the leadership of Mrs. E Scott. Mr. H. Cooper voiced the appre ciation of all in thanking Group, for the hospitality of the evening After the singing of "Auld Lanl Syne" adieu for the summer sea son. "You may not feel important think your life is dull and lonely and things that other people hav may not be yours to own. How ever humble be your lot, this fac remember still-in the plan o life you hold a place that no on else can fill. You see some fol whose lives seem blest with a earth has to give, ease, laughte gaiety and play consume the live they live. But though importai they may be, this fact none ca erase, in the great Plan of Exis ence they cannot take your plac Your place is such a special on and planned alone for you, and a the little kindnesses left just fi you to do. So in the daily rour of life just wear a smiling fac for no one else in all the wor can ever take your place." ne ks ll r, ,es nt n t- e. e. all ,or nd ce. id Rotary Club (Continued from Page One) Judge German told of a partic- ular instance where a testator signed a carelessly drawn will in which he was sure he had left the bulk of his property to his favorite beneficiary. The clauses gave specific directions for other bequests and that the "residue" should go to his favorite. But the dispersaioresulted in that the others got theirs and the residue whittled down to zero. On the other hand, to die intestate us- ually meant a scramble among contestants seeking shares and resultant costly litigationpdissi- pated the assets. Many pass on believing they have more to leave than is actually the case, not be- ing aware of the many factors governing probate. The central case in wills, said Judge German, is to be speciflc. That is, for instance, to be exact in stating amounts apportioned Business Directory L E G A L W. R. STRIKE Barrister - Solicitor - Notary Solicitor for Bank of Montreal Money to Loan - Phone781 Bowmanville, Ontario LAWRENCE C. MASON, B.A. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public King Street W., Bowmanville Phone: Offi"e 688 Residence 553 W. F. WARD, B.A. Barrister - Solicitor - Notary 9½ King Street E. Bowmanville - Ontario Phone: Office 825 House 409 MISS APHA I. HODGINS Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Successor to M. G. V. Gould Temperance St. - Bowmanville Phone 351 DENTAL DR. J. C. DEVITT Assistant: Dr. E. W. Sisson Graduate of Royal Dental College, Toronto Office: Jury Jubilee Bldg. King Street, Bowmanville Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily 9 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday Closed Sunday Phone 790 - House phone 325 X-ray equipment i Office Mr. Alec Dever returned home on Wednesday from Port Perry Hospital. Mrs. W. A. VanCamp and Mrs. Stephen Saywell and baby Susan Margaret visited for a few days with Mrs. A. L. Bailey. . Mrs. John Marlow in Toronto with Mrs. Ivan Shook. Glad to hear that little Miss Jean Thompson is recovering from her operation in Port Perry Hospital. Chicken thieves were about last week and disappeared with quite a number. The Easter examinations are occupying the time of the Contin- uation School pupils and teachers this week. Mrs. Jim Wilson and baby daugbter Carol, Port Perry, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Swain. The Orono High School pre- sented their play "The Haunted Tea Room" in the Community hall on Friday night. It was un- der the auspices of the W.M.S. and was much appreciated by the large attendance. A supper meeting of the Circuit Board was enjoyed at the United Church on Thursday. Rev. Parks and four other guests were pres- ent from Whitby and gave inter- esting talks on their church work. Supper was served by the W.M.S. 1 Bicycle Club (Continued from Page One) to the objects of the meeting. He was seconded by Larry Chant and the meeting resolved into committce of the wboie. Prior ta praceding with details, addresses were made by Provincial Con- stable W. R. Pollard,. Lions Club, and Chief of Police Sidney Ven- ton. Police Views Mr. Pollard told that before coming to Bowmanville he had' been in many parts of Ontario where he had heard young people speak with envy of the Bowman- vill Bicycle Safety Club, due no doubt to their broadcast over CF RB. He explaîned the printed Ten Commandments which each member must memorize and cer- tify before Chief Venton ta be- corne eligible for membership. He introduced Mr. Venton as the firm friend of ail young people and Mr. Venton stressed two things "Avoid riding on sidewalks in de- ference particularly ta aged pe- ple walking on them.'" Second, m ch help can be given police if be owners get locks for their bikes. For,since there are no 1i- cense plates issued here a machin stolen is often difficult of recov ery. Executors t Turning ta ehoice of executors, the speaker suggested that care should be taken. Of the two gen- eraly open ta ehoice there were individuais sucb as relatives or trustcd friends or on the other hand, rcgistered and highly qual- ified Trust Companies. The lat- ter were impersonal and had the advantage of perpetuation over generations. Conversely, an indi- vidual administrator might die which meant delay and recourse to legal formalities in regard to probate. Trust Companies never refuse to act. They have exper-1 ience and are strictly bound by law tairenderfair and accurate aceounting. Too fcw are im- prcssed with tbeir value in pro- bating will and too many, too late, learn to their disadvantage that a testator has been ill advised in naming executors. Legal Contests Judge German turned again to specific instances to make his point. For instance a squabble among relatives over chattels. Four children claimed an inter- est in a gift necklace worth $500. When legal contests were finish- ed, there remained a residue of only $56. Another case involved that of executors comprised of a nephew and a local bank man- ager. If the nepbcw died who had manipulated assets thebheirs couid cdaim against the banker. Many other things o! interest were disclosed by Judge German which space precludes teliing in the inimitable manner be set thcm forth. Buried Treasure t He concluded by reading a ver- batim will written by an old Ger- man farmer of Texas. Couched in the vernacular, with explosive, profane passages, it made the de- sires of the testator entirehy clear. Hs favorite son, Oscar, got bis e cut for it was buried in a ginger- jar in cash, somewhere southeast of the farm outhouse. He had 9 simply to dig with a spade while others had to dig in courts. But the final warning was: "Be guid- ; ed by expert advice in making a , will, then trust a Trust Company e as the executor." - Forbes Heyland moved the vote of thanks and made it clear tha1 f the informed address was one o Back in the Early Days r r S e r 0 .e n ýe ýe ýe S, S. tt id re e- 4 9 ig a- it y VE oi Conservation of beaver and the Canada Goose is being encouraged by the production of color films showing the importance of this wild life and ways of protecting it. -- a T 'I Ret trio the, fro star thu son "I etc so. cle exr wit tio a o s r ti t g: t( A rop, historie old jail of 1837 bellion as it stood when "Pa- ot"l Leaders, Lount and Mat- ws were executed. Bottom, nt section of jail as it now rîds, a part of the Canadian Ls to make the "residue" mean mething. His suggestion was: bequeath one-eighth, one-tenth, and the residue to so and In this manner the intent is ar, the disputes nullified, the pense at a minimum and in line th legal tariffs of administra- n. Ca ,afety Patra b ng Whihc Alan Strike and Charles Cattran, Jr., retired ta bring in a prospective slate of officers Chairman Carter told that plan were under way to provide swea ters and crests and to act upon the suggestion of Constable Pollar that a Safety Patrol be establish ed in town. That is that a.rotat ing patrol, dressed in uniform supplied, with white leather belts would direct traffic at intersec tions during rush hours. All thes things, sweaters, crests and uni forms would be paid for by th Lions Club for members. Nominated The nominating committee re turned with the names suggeste to be voted upon as current off: cers. For president and vice pre sident, Bill Dadson, Frank Hoop er, Ron Moffatt and Larry Chan The one polling highest votes wi be president, the next highest, vic president. For the post of secre tary-treasurer, these names: Aud rey Northcutt, Peggy Dippel Rhona Evans, Betty Lunn, the on getting most votes to be electe Ballot forms will be ready for th next meeting. Voters will mar an "X" before their choices, f instance: For President: (name chosen)3 For Sec.-Treas. (name chosen) Next Meeting With correct franchise proced ure, each nominee then address the meeting. As good politician they affirmed that if elected th would carry out their dutiest the best of their abilities. The wcre roundiyeapplauded, especia hy the girls, eaeh of whom was former member. The meetin adjourned with the final word( Chairman Carter that the electio would take place at the Tov Hall, Saturday, April 13, at 9: a.m. A keen contest is expecte 22 5 3E N rei lez so A lai h on y w S i Iit te w gr of Ieed Rai Badly The Profit Motive th hings Not Growing ha tates Local Gardener By Lewis Milligan de do "Wht Salli ',,,ft?"er After the warmest March on "What Shal it Profit. cord the season of 1946 is at Here is a question in which ev- e ast two weeks behindastsyear erybody is interested. It is the ca far as growth is concerned. first question that is asked by ev- so .ccording to Oliver Roberts, the ery man who enters into any kind ge ndscape architect at the C.P.R. of business or transaction. He bc e cut grass with his lawn mower first counts the cost and reckons P n March 27th, 1945, while this upon the profit. Many a man has br ear his machine is oiled UP failed in business, not so much by p vaiting for the grass to grow. dishonesty as by bad bookkeep- ince he is considered an author- ing. y on wea*ther trends he was in- But this question is not only ap- sj erviewed on why, with such a plied to business. It is applied to ct varm March, things were not every department and action of n rowing. His estimate has much life. Calcuation is at the bottom s f interest and logic. of love as well as of enterprise. It will bé recalled that a year Every young man or woman who le go there was a very heavy fall chooses a partner in life first fc f snow and the ground was strikes a balance. They may make d carcely frozen. When the snoW a bad bargain. They may seek o nelted there was sufficient mois- the wrong kind of profit. p ure for quick growth and things When Jesus asked this ques- s( went fine until excessive rains set tion He presented a definite pro- o n. On the contrary, this year, position: "What shallit profit a s here was little snow and the man if he gain the whoe word C ground was frozen, only to thaw and lose his own soul?" But you a lowly. Hence growth has been may say, "Who wants the whoe a retarded in spite of several days worfd?" Hither wanted it, and he ouching 80 degrees in March. bit off more than he could chew, hi And April continues cold. and ist h is soul and that of his f Going back into history it was country in the bargan. But what r pointed out that 36 years ago, the whole world was tadHitler is March 28, 1910, the thermometer not what the whole world is ta registered 74 and ladies carried you and me. The whole world prgisred74andadithescarriedcan be narrowed down to a meal, parasols. That was the nearest as in the case of Esau. It may bec approach ta March, 1946, but focussed upon a business, upon a - growth that year was much more life of pleasure and self-indulg- rapid. But there is nothing to ence, upon worldly fame.c be alarmed about according to our But this question does not dis- informant. Seeding is going for- courage ambition; it rather en-r ward and all that is necessary are courages profitable enterprise. It, a few warm rains. Things are however, points out the necessity show but we were shown hepaticae for making a right estimate of in bloom, tulips budding, a few things. It would assist us in our crocuses and snowdrops were calculations, and it strikes a fair nodding and rhubarb has actually balance. It asks: "What will a appeared on several tables the man give in exchange for his past week. "Yes, it's rain we need soul?" The soul is a man's great- now and some warm days" said est asset; it is worth more than our weather mentor, as he went the whole world, and the man about his daily tasks. who sells his soul for any worldly1 ambition has made a bad bargain. He has exchanged a jewel for a Prominent CanadianS bit of glass, the substance for a Start Church Drive shadow, time for eternity. "What will a man give in ex- change for his soul?" It all de- The completion of plans for a pends upon the value he sets upon nation-wide drive for capital for his soul. What is your«soul worth a Pension Fund for ministers of -is it worth keeping? the United Church of Canada is The soul is not something sep- announced by a National Com- arate and apart from ourselves. mittee of well-known Canadians The soul is the man himself. When representing every Province of Dr. Faustus sold his soul to the Canada, as well as Newfoundland. devil for a new lease of life and Organized by prominent lay- all the pleasures of this world, men of the church, the Committee be did not give something be is headed by Wm. Birks, LL.D., could do without; he gave him- Montreal, Honorary Chairman and self, he gave everything that was D. H. Gibson, C.B.E., Toronto, worth keeping. And when a man Executive Chairman. Described as neglects his soul and despises re- a "laymen's appeal to laymen on ligion he neglects and despises behalf of ministers," the drive himself. will begin on April 28th, and will So it is with the nation, the be directed to members of al city, the community that neglects churches and pastoral charges of the spiritual side of human na- the United Church, which are ture. However well organized understood to number about 2,750. and prosperous a nation may be, Members of the National Com- mittee in charge of the drive in- clude Lady Eaton, Hon. Chair -_____ woman, Col. R.tY. Eaton, J. H. Gundy, President Sidney, LL.D., D.C.L., Toronto, Ont.; Hon. Mr. Justice M. B. Archibald, Halifax, N.S.; L. W. McConnell, John G. McConnell and G. W. Spinney, C. Get Set for a M.G., Montreal; Hon. Chief Justice Thane A. Campbell, LL.D., Sum- merside, P.E.I.; Lieut.-Governor Beautgul Easte R. Y. McWilliams and Hon. John T. Haig, K.C., Senator, Winnipeg, Man.; H. R. MacMillan, C.B.E., For the chie, well - groo Vancouver, B.C.; Hon. W. A. Buchanan, Senator, Lethbridge, look that's every woaan s Alta.; A. J. Trotter, Saskatoon, let us arrange your hair in Sask.; Sir John Puddester, St. John, Nfld., and many other Can- newest most becoming st- adians of praminence. a The Committee states that the Beautiful hair will add m objective of the campaign to be to your Easter smartness. : held from April 28th to May 16th is to raise three and a half million -dollars new capital ta place the , ension fund for retired ministers Rayette, the original1 fon a sound actuarial basis and aso greatest name in Crem -encouragente povson men fastest, most successful eplanning ta enter the United FrOl - Church ministry.Fo ny Sthought, andi strength an free-R BYS B :, dam ta speech and action.-Mary s Baker Eddy Mrs. Louise Raby -Nothing xcept wat flows from 10 Lberty St. N e the 1heart can render even exter- d nal manners truly pleasing.--Blair -Cbaracter is that which reveals -moral purpose, exposing the class_______ s of things a man chooses or avoids. Creme e Cold perman National office building, at King and Toronto Sts., sold to Imperial Oil, Ltd., showing part of pilaster, window arch and bricked up front entrance, with square window in- serted in doorway. great profit ta ail who heard it. 1 Cold Wave, the Waving for the ent. AUTY SALON Miss Beth Weismen - Bowmanville - 1 great profit to all who heard it. Oranges An interested visitor was Chief of Police Sidney Venton, guest of Past President Arthur Hardy. Mr. Hardy presented each member with the gift of a Florida orange. He brought back a crate of them picked by himself but failed to tell the Chief and the Judge how he got by the Customs officers. Birthday flowers fell to Ted Flaxman. Another handsome bouquet was presented to Bill James for himself and his bride. They were married in Sçotland just a year to the day and Mrs. James has recently rejoined her husband, having crossed on the Mauretania. Y. . ;e i- e L- d i- a- 1- Il, ce e- ne d. àe rk or x x d- ns ey to ey al- ng of ns wn 30 ad. PAGE THREE here there is no spiritual vision, e people perish. When mert ave no Godwardaaspiration they eteriorate moraiiy and tend- ownward to the level of the low- animals. We may say that we want to njoy this present world; but we nnot enjoy it if we have no( ul. It is the soul that really ets enjoyment out of life; the ody, if given free rein to its ap- etites, is a glutton, and wil oring us to misery and spiritual overty. When we cease to attend church r to nourish in some way our piritual nature, it is not the hurch we are neglecting; we are eglecting ourselves, and our ouls will die of starvation. Business, pleasure and fame are egitimate and worthy ambitions; or we are put into this world to evelop our talents and exercise ur whole being. But to do this rofitably we must preserve our ouls alive by a constant check on ur expenditures and by spiritual tock - taking. The Christian hurch provides facilities for this, nd it enables us to reckon up right and strike a true balance. "Bodily exercise profiteth for a ittle time; but godliness is pro- itable unto all things, having pro- mise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come." Real character is not outward condvct, but quality of thinking. -H. Wood Of all exercises there are none of so much importance, or so im- mediately our concern, as those which let us into the knowledge of our own nature.-Bishop War- burton. EASTER SPECIAL LOW FARES Between all points in Canada and to all United States border points. FARE AND ONE-QUARTER for the round trip Tickets good going any time Thursday, April 18, until 2.00 p.m. Monday, April 22. Return Limit to leave des- tination not later than mid- night, Tues., April 23, 1946. MINIMUM SPECIAL FARE - 25e This long week-end offers an opportunity for a visit home or away with friends For fares and information ask your Railway Ticket Agent. 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