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PAGE SIX THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO THURSDAY, APRIL llth, 194e Hàmpton, Eldad and Zion Churches Present Creditable Annual Report The annual report of Hampton Circuit United Church, issued un- der authority\ pf the Quarterly Official Board for the year 1945, has been mailed to the editor of The Statesman. It is a complete and comprehensive document co- vering the churches of the circuit, Hampton, Eldad and Zion. From it we compile items of main in- terest withou't having space for the long list of donors. On the cover appear the names of the Pastor, Rev. Walter Rackham and the Clerk of the Sessions, A. L. Pascoe. Hampton Appointment Elders: C. W. Souch, Bruce Ho- garth, T. Salter, W. E. Stevens, L. Clemens, G. Barron, G. Arm- our. Stewards: H. T. Peters, W. G. Wilbur, C. E. Horn, H. W. Sal- ter, L. Allin, C. W. Souch. Treasurer H. T. Peters, in his report of receipts and expendi- tures, shows a balance on hand of $1,010.61. For the Hampton (N.) Union Cemetery, W. W. Horn, secretary-treasurer, the auditors, J. R. Reynolds and A. E. Billett, report a balance in bank of $273.- 70, and added to this is the invest- ment with the Ontario Public Trustee of $5,200. The Sunday School Report shows a balance on hand of $353.- 02 and a fund of $9.75 is reported for the rebuilding of Protestant churches in Europe. For the Young People's Union, Treasurer Thelma Robbins re- ports cash forward of $68.17. The Missionary and Maintenance re- port totals $428 with a like amount as receipts from the United Blouses Smart New Blouses for your Easter Suit from $2.98 to $5.00 - AT - THE TOWN SHOP BOWMANVILLEI King St. East Church of Canada. President, Mrs. S. G. Niddery and Treasurer Mrs. A. E. Billet, report on the Hampton W.M.S., with a small balance. Audrey Kersey, treasurer C.G.I.T., lists a balance of $40.46. Zion Appointments Elders: R. W. Bail, T. C. Glas- pell, A. T. Stainton and W. R. Robbins. Stewards: A. Ayre, F. H. Pascoe, V. Bowins, J. Cruick- shank, Alex McMaster. Ushers: Lawrence Martin, Glen Glaspell, Hans Geissberger, Jr., Neil Gif- ford. John Cruickshank, treasurer, re- ports a balance of $487.55. Lloyd Ayre, treasurer of Sunday school, and A. T. Stainton, superintend- ent, close a successful year with a balance of $344.06. The Cemetery report, A. T. Stainton, Chairman, and T. C. Glaspell, secretary-treasurer, car- ries a balance of $172.95 with an amount of $1,400 invested in Vie- tory Bonds. For the Women's Association, Mrs. Alex McMaster, president, and Mrs. J. Cruickshank, treasur- er, report a balance of $13.33 with $350 in Victory Bonds. Lloyd Ayre, president and Boyd Ayre treasurer, reporting on the Y.P.U., reveal a balance of $126.- 24. A. T. Stainton, treasurer of Zion M. & M., reports total sub- scriptions of $364.65, and Mrs. F. B. Glaspell, treasurer of Adult Bible Class, lists a balance of $5.95 on hand. Eldad Appointment Elders: A. L. Pascoe, S. E. Wer- ry, B. G. Stevens, W. Yellowlees, C. D. Pascoe. Stewards: John Knox, Bruce Tink, Gordon Leask, J. W. Reynolds, E. R. Taylor. Auditors: Bruce Tink, Chas. Lang- maid. Ushers: Percy Dewell, Lloyd Broome, Bruce Tink, Tom Baker, Jr. M. & M.: Mrs. Roy Langmaid, Bruce Tink, S. E. Wer- ry, C. E. Shortridge, secretary. A. L. Pascoe recording steward. Circuit Presbytery Fund $27.- 40. Ontario Temperance Federa- tion, raised $19.15. Protestant Churches of Europe, $20.75. E. R. Taylor, secretary-treasur-b er, reports a balance of $210.99 on hand in general statement. C. E. Shortridge, treasurer of Ceme- tery Fund, shows a bank balance of $99.06, with $800 with the Pub- lic Trustee. He also reports for the M. & M. Fund a total of $202.- 45. Harvey Yellowlees, president and Helen Langmaid, treasurer, report a balance for the Y.P.U. of $96.33. A. L. Pascoe, treasurer of Sunday School, shows a balance of $39.03, and as treasurer Adult Bible Class, with B. G. Stevens, president, the balance reported is $5.10. In Memoriam The report concludes with the names of the following in respect- ful remembrance: Charlotte West- lake, J. Charles Kerslake, B. Frank Glaspell, Esther Stevens, Stanley George Harding, Francis Gully, Marie June Brunt, Jane Bush, Jane Alice Barron, Alice Leask, John Stainton. And in grateful remembrance of those who have made the su- preme sacrifice in the late war from our pastoral charge: Douglas George Murray, Mat- thew John Mills, Alexander Earl Bradley, Victor Gerald Winters, Stuart James Hogarth, Hudson Albert Robinson, A. John Stain- ton. "Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends." Midland Get-together Will Re-unite Old Friends The above picture will recall have a re-union of all the vet- ing the mail outside the post the men in these pictures paid the many good times enjoyed by erans sometime in the very near office and a number of interested supreme sacrifice in Hong Kong, members of the 1st Bn. Midland future. The picture portrays the subscribers reading The States- Italy and the European theatre. men lining up for meals, a num- man. Capt. L. M. Curtis. former All ex-members are urged to send Regiment while they were station- ber of Oshawa and Bowmanville secod-in-command of the Bow- their names and present addresses ed in St. John's New Brunswick. boys taking it easy in a short manville Company, is in the to Capt. Frank Long, Port Hope, At present plans are underway to break during drili parades, read- centre of the picture. Several.of as soon as possible. Burketon We are sorry that Mrs. John Wotten is ill and that Dorothy has had to leave the store. Congratulations to Mj. and Mrs. Walter Ormiston (Ella Hoskin), who were married Wednesday, April 3rd, at the bride's home. Walter has just returned from overseas. Mr. Harry Grace has taken ov- er R..R 3 mail delivery and pur- chased the home of Mr. and Mrs. Westley Hoskin. Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Hop- ley, Toronto, who are living on Mr. W. Hoskin's fatm. Mrs. Russell Spinks had a very successful sale of furniture at her home, April 3rd. Mr. and Mrs. William McLaugh- lin have purchased Mrs. Russell Spinks' home. Mr. and Mrs. Herb McLaughlin, Oshawa, at J. McLaughlin's. We are glad that Mr. and Mrs. Jim McLaughlin have returned after staying with Mr. and Mrs. Russell McLaughlin for the win- ter. The W.A. are holding a quilting in the church this week. Visitors: Mrs. Florence Caughill, Port Perry, visited in the village last week. Mrs. Lizzie Paterson, Hampton, with Mr. and Mrs. Tim Adams. Mrs. Tim Adams is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Oke, Oshawa. Miss Effie Glennie, Kinsale, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Wilson and Beryl, Kinsale, Mrs. S. Irons, Pontypool, with Mrs. Pearl Avery. Rev. and Mrs. Ford, Bowman- ville, Mr. Harold McDonald and daughter Helen, Bowmanville, with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bailey. Mrs. Charles Stephenson with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gatchell. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gatchell and Many New Styles in Living Room Groups Still Available at Old Low Prices Suite shown is the popular "SNYDER SECTIONAL" available in a wide range of colours and fabrics F. F. Morris Co. Durham's Largest Funeral Directors Bowmanville 480 - 734 Orono 27-1 family visited her sister, Mrs. Clifford Brown of Oshawa. Mrs. James Gatchell is visiting relatives and friends in Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Westley Hoskin visited Mr. James Hoskin, Har- mony, and attended the funeral of Mr. Fletcher Werry, Oshawa. Miss Inez Wilson, Myrtle with Mr. and Mrs. J. Currans. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hull and fa- mily, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jones, Mr. Reg Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. H. Richards, Bowmanville, at H. Gill's. Hampton Mrs. Lorenzo Trull and Miss Ruby Clatworthy, R.N., Bowman- ville, visited Mr. and Mrs. W. Cunningham Cameron. Mr. and Mrs. R. Northey, Osh- awa with Mrs. Chatterton and fa- mily. Mrs. M. Goodman and Louise, with Mr. and Mrs. Alan Parke, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. M. Cryderman and children, Oshawa, and Mr. and Mrs. Richards and son, Tor- onto, at G. Wilbur's. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Billett and Mrs. E. H. Cole were in Toronto on Sunday. Our pastor preached an excel- lent sermon Sunday night. His many friends here were sorry to hear of the sudden pass- ing of Wesley R. Redman, Toron- to, a former highly respected Hampton boy, and nephew of Miss Luella Westaway. Wesley was a prominent druggist of the Danforth avenue section of the city. Mr. and Mrs. W. Chapman at- tended a presentation in Oshawa for Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gibbs of Tyrone. Mrs. Gibbs is an Eng- lish war bride recently arrived from overseas. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs.. Harold Ashton .(nee Gladys Ker- sey) who were married on Satur- day. Tyrone Enfield Mr. and Mrs. H. Smith with friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. W. Abernethy and family, Mr. A. Abernethy, Peter- boro, with Mr. and Mrs. M. Samis. Mr. and Mrs. W. Bowman and Bruce at J. Brown's, Newcastle. Mrs. J. Stark, Mrs. H. Stinson and Annie with Mrs. J. J. Or- miston, Raglan. Mr. and Mrs. W. Pascoe, Mar- ion and Evelyn at Smith Bros., Blackstock. Miss Margaret Prescott and Miss Katherine McDonald, Osh- awa, Mr. and Mrs. G. Gibson, of Taunton, at E. Prescott's. • The W.A. met at the home of Mrs. H. Smith with a good at- tendance. The program consist- ed of a paper on Easter by Mrs. A. Prescott, an Easter reading by Mrs. W. Bowman and special Eas- ter music. The usual faithful few enjoyed Rev. Plant's fine sermon on Sun- day. Eleven young people were received into membership of the Church followed by Communion. A table of lovely geraniums ad- ded a pretty touch to the lovely service. Union, Darlington The community gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William McLaughlin on Tuesday evening and presented Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Laughlin with an end table and picture, and also Jean was pre- sented with book-ends and per- fume before leaving for their new home in Burketon. The re- mainder of the evening was spent in a social time. Lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Herring, Oshawa, at Mr. William Wotten's. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wotten and family, Mr. and Mrs. Vinscon Reddings, Oshawa, at Mr. Rich- ard Griffin's. Mr. and Mrs. James McLaugh- lin have moved back to their home in Burketon after spending the winter with Mr. Russel Mc- Laughlin. Mr dn Mr D)r Adlm dné Mrs. John Barrie and Mr. Mur- famiiy of Bowmanviile, Mn. and ray Barrie, Newtonville, with Mn. Mrs. Bet Fenguson, Enniskiiien, and Mrs. Wm. Wright. at Mn. Walter Ferguson's. Mr. Wm. Wright and Mr. Rus- We weicome home Cpi. Norm- sel Wright attended the funeral an Avery after serving over two of Mr. Fletcher Werry in Osh- years ovenseas. awa last Saturday. Miss Ruby Virtue, Montreal, and Mr. Ralph Virtue, Enniskillen,iKendal with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Vir- tue. Mn. and Mrs. F. L. Byam, Cli.- Bob Hilditch and Mn. W. Geary fond and Grenville, Mn. and Mrs. have started woking at the For- Walter Park and Cecil with rela- estry Station in Orono. tives at Peterbono. Miss Jean Hoy is now working Mns. Waalie Miller spent a few in Toronto. days with relatives in Toronto last Miss Ruth Gordon who is atten- week. ding Newcastle High School was Mn. and Mns. CastWe Larmer, home for the week-end. Robent and Roy, Oshawa, with Mn. and Mrs. Don Oke and Mn. and Mrs. G. Rosevean. Wayne, Toronto, spent the week- Mrs. Wallace Miller with friends end with her parents, Mn. and in Bowmanviiie. Ms. Jas. Hoy. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hardy, Mn. and Ms. Elmo Tattesal Russel and Doreen, Mr. and Mrs. spent Sunday with her parents, Cecil Aidread and Clifford, Mn. Mn. and Ms. Henry Hoy. and Mns. Chas. Shaw, Jim and Mns. Gordon Martineil has Ralph, Bowmanville, with Mn. been heping her sîsten, Mrs. W. and Mrs. George Aiidread. Elliott who is in Port Hope Hos- Mr. James Temlin, Mn. Bruce pita . Tmin, Mr. Ernest Temin and Mrs. Jack Oliver and son Don Mr. Dawson Temlin, Roseneath, from Buffalo visited with Mn. and with Mr. and Mrs. Willis Stewart. Ms. M. Robinson on Thusday. Miss Yvonne )Byam spent the Mn. Biily Dariington is visiting weekend in Torn nto. od fiends at White Lake and Ms. J. Liiiapp, Cannington, Arnpion and is intending tg Mn. and Mns. Lloyd Robinson, spend some time in Ottawa as Peterboro, with Mn. and Mrs. F. wel. L. Byam. Mn. and Ms. Ernie Smith and Mn. and Mrs. Harold Burgess Miss Doly Freeman were Sunday have rented M n. Mack Martin's guests o!Mn. and Mrs. Milton farm and have moved. Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tabb and Mrs. MTaggert has returned to ChMistophe have moved to Bow- the city aften spending a few days manvilie whene he has secuned with Mns. B. Alexander. work. Ms. Jim Lang, Mn. Stan G- Congratulations to Mr. and Mns. ver and Mn. and Ms. Jack G- Don Stainton on the birth o! a son. ver wee with Mrs. A. G. Dan- Sorrý' to hean Mn. Charles Big- iington, Sunday. eow and Mrs. T. H. Richards are Mn. and Ms. George Langstaff confined to their beds. have purchased the Thomas place Don't miss the play "Uncle from Mrs. MTaggert and are Josh Penkins" to be given in the busy getting it fixed up ready to Community hall, Fiday night, move in. Apil12th. The McMurays fom south o! Newtonville have moved onto Milton Robinspn's farmi north o It's the division between par- Kendal last week. ents that adds up to poblem chra - Mn. and Mrs. Vance Alen and dren. famly visited he parents, Mn. and Mrs. W. Mercer. Work is now commenced on Brimacombe's hill. We hope the new county engineer can figure some way to prevent the severe washing out of this hill, as has, been occurring for some years. These last few weeks have been extremely busy ones on these new tobacco farms. They have now their greenhouses built, stea- ming done and the planting of the seed is in progress. A park meeting was held in the Orange hall recently. The new officers are: President, Roy Sleep; vice-president, Roy Mercer; sec- retary-treasurer, Mrs. Mary, Lux- on. Committee, John Thompson, Ive Little, Milt Robinson, Mrs. B. Alexander, Mrs. Milton Robinson and Mrs. Reg. Elliott. The fol- lowing Saturday the appearance of the park was much improved when Roy Sleep organized a bee to trim up the trees. The Kendal boys are anxious to get up a hard ball team for this summer and need the help of all the ball fans. Newtonville Weekend Visitors:, Lawrence Gilmer at home-Keith Beverley at home-Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sta- pleton at Clarence Gilmer's, in Starkville-Staff Sgt. Ina Smythe just returned from overseas, with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Burley. We are sorry to learn of Mrs. John Robinson's continued poor health. This community holds this former resident in very high esteem. She is a charter member of our Women's Institute and is still an active life member. Congratulation to Mr. and Mrs. Alf Graham, Newcastle, on the birth of a baby boy. Congratulations also to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Williams on the birth of a baby girl on the 5th. We rejoice with Newcastle on the welcome home of Sidney Fer- guson. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Young, Tor- onto, were in town Saturday look- ing after the sale at the home of her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Argall. Eleanor Johnston entertained a few of her friends on her birth- day, Saturday evening. Mrs. Tone Langstaff, Mrs. AI Langstaff, Mrs. John Lancaster and Mrs. Sid Lancaster spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Jno. Beighton, Port Hope. Mrs. Beigh- ton has been confined to bed over 20 years and this was the occa- sion of her birthday. The W.M.S. met Tuesday after- noon. After a short business per- iod two quilts were quilted. Do not forget the special Good Friday meeting when our pastor will speak to us. The ladies of Ken- dal and Shiloh are invited. The Trail Rangers are continu- ing to have fine times each Thurs- day evening at seven, under the leadership of the pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins, Ralph and Ray of Canton, have moved onto the Cecil Walker farm now owned by Bruce Elliott. Ralph began school here Monday. Maple Grove The April meeting of the West Durham Maple Grove Women's Institute was held Monday ev- ening at the home of Mrs. H. Wright, with an attendance of about 40. With Mrs. L. C. Snowden, pre- sident, in the chair, the business was conducted after which Mrs. S. E. Werry, district president, spoke to the ladies, giving them an outline of the work in general and making some worthwhile sug- gestions. Mrs. L. White and Mrs. E. Twist favored with a duet and Mrs. J. D. Stevens read a paper on home economics, both of which were well received. Mrs. Wright's group served refreshments, thus bringing to a close a very pleas- ant and profitable evening. The many friends of Mrs. Lloyd Crago will be pleased to know she is doing as well as can be ex- pected after her recent operation in Bowmanville Hospital. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Ross Page to our community. Mr. Page is working for Mr. Ross Stevens, and lives in west half of the house beside Mr. and Mrs. Morley Flintoff. Mrs. A. Trenouth who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. A. Chan- nelar and other friends in Hamp- ton, is spending a few days with her granddaughter, Mrs. Bruce Stevenson, Oshawa. • Mr. and Mrs. John Brick, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Rook, Mrs. Willard Stevens, Toronto, recently visited Mrs. F. Swallow. Mr. and Mrs. Roy McIntyre, Toronto, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Summersford. Miss Pearl Collacutt spent Sat- urday in Toronto with her cousin, Mrs. Irwin Warder, also with her sister, Lenore. Miss Lenore Collacutt, Toronto Normal, spent Sunday at home. The Courtice Brotherhood held its final meeting on Friday even- ing last at Maple Grove when a large number were present to greet and hear a former and pop- ular pastor, Rev. W. C. Smith of Port Perry who was guest speak- er. Mr. Smith gave a very in- teresting and inspiring address on a "New World-A Confusion of Values." The musical numbers contributed by Mr. Orville Os- borne, Mr. Ross Metcalf, with Mr. Leslie Collacut' and Mr. Work- man as accompanists, was appre- ciated by the audience. There was a good congregation out on Sunday for quarterly ser- vice and reception service when a number of young people were re- ceived into the church. , Wedding BUCKLEY-DUDLEY Trinity United Church was the scene of a quiet afternoon wed- ding on Saturday, April 6, 1946, when Doris Lilian, second daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Dudley, Bowmanville, and William War- ner Buckley, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Buckley, Sutton West, were united in marriage by Rev. J. E. Griffith. The bride wore a dressmaker suit of teal blue with matching hat, white accessories, and corsage of red roses and white sweet peas. She was attended by her sister, Mrs. J. B. Kilpatrick, Belleville, who chose a fuchsia wool dress- maker suit with black velvet trim, black accessories, and corsage of vari-colored carnations and white sweêt peas. Mr. John Buckley, Peterboro, was best man for his brother. After their wedding trip to western points the happy couple will reside at Peterboro where the groom.assumes a position fol- lowing service with the R.C.A. S.C. overseas. EASTER | GREETINGS Don't forget to send an Easter Card We have them for young and old 5c to 50c each Gifts for every one Books - China - Stationery - Glass Pictures - Pottery Paper Serviettes - Table Clotho Plates - Gift "Wrappings Ribbon and Seals J. W. JEWELL "'BIG 20" PHONE 556 PAGE SIX THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVELLE, ONTARIO TERMSDAY, APRIL Ilth, 1948