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HNome and School Club Amnual AI Home a GrandSocial Affair <Contributed) gBowmanville Homne and Sehool .Association's second annual "At IHome" for Public Scbool parents <held March 25, was definitely a ireal success. Mrs. A. J. Frank, retiring presi- dent was presented with ber past president's pin. Music by Ruth Wilson's Band. Principal A. M. Thompson and Mrs. A. J. Frank, president, wel- tn>edt, over 200 teachers and r3en sWho invaded the High ' 1oo auditorium for a night o! ~friendhiness, fun and dancing or- ganized under the capable conven- orshîp o! Mrs. Bob Ewers, Mrs. Gordon McMurter, Mrs. Fred Bruce, Mrs. Jack Brown, Mrs. IGeo. Graham and Mrs. Fred Cole. The spring decorations of frol- icking lambs, chickens, umbrellas, tulips, pussy willows and plants were the creative work and ideas jof Mrs. Fred Woods, Mrs. Walter Woolley, Mrs. A. Lo.bb and Bar- %bara Bruce. Mrs. Frank proved that a lady Ican be tops as Master o! deremon- les. She started tbe evening off with a good old-fashioned "Let us get acquainted grand march" to 1PPeppy tunes from Ruth Wilson's band. Dad, mother, teacher and guests stepped around the audi- .torium continuously cbanging partners holding hands and saying "Hello" te each, new partner and addressing each by their informal Christian names which were pre- viously pinned on each person. Mom and Pop after one bour of Paul Jones, waltzes and fox trots needed a rest se our M.C. produc- ed a splendid program and fun stunts. Miss Irene Harvey, Osh- awa, presented several numbers o! group and solo tap dancing by her pupils. One number was a song and tap dance by three tiny Bowmanvillites, Diana Halîman, Donna Flett and Beverly McRob- bie with Mrs. R. Halîman at piano. The loud and continuous clapping proved everyone enjoyed these little artists. Mr. Ross Metcal! with Glen Hodgson at piano, held the audi- ence spellbound in appreciation o! his two fine Irish solos, "Gal- way Bey' and "My Fatber's Old Shalilah." Twenty-six numbers were ta- ken from a box by the M.C. and she insisted that the men holding corresponding numbers, please come up to the stage. Thirteen fine looking male models sat on chairs with thirteen serious maIe bat designers standing behind the victims. Eacb male milliner was presented with a carton o! mis- cellaneous articles (junk) and IDepariment of Education Concert Series FINAL CONCERT ARTISTS:- Miss Mary Syme, pianist Commodores Maie Quartette *RESERVE TICKET SALE OPENS AT MeGREGOR'S DRUGS, a, MONDAY. APRIL 1lTH, AT 9:30 A.M. Business arrangements by Bowmanville Lions Club Phono 451 THE MODERN STORE THE -CAADIAIi STATESUM. -BOW MivTLtp, TApjo were instructed te make an Eas- ter bonnet for their beautiful model. Each model, it was noted, had tbe latest hairdo. The audi- ence showed théir interest and expensive tastes in ladies' chap- eaus by giggling, shouting advice and clapping. Ruth Wilson's band hit up the tune "Easter Parade" and each milliner proudly took bis model by the arm and grace- fully paraded around the auditor- ium boping for the judges' nod of approval for their Parisian creation sitting on beads, wbich lacked the new feminine perma- nents, earrings, make-up, etc., though many models sported the "last" in hand bags on their arms. Mr. and Mrs. Ivison Munday and Mr. and Mrs. Erie Colwell, the fully qualified judges, after serious deliberation in such a close contest in bonnets, veils, winks and swaying figures announced', Ross Metcalf as top designer and Gordon Harle as model. Second prize was awarded to Stu James, milliner and Lavrence Goddard was the taîl, wiggling model to Wear Stu's creations. The M.C. then coaxed, and fin- ally persuaded 12 grown-up boys te come up on stage and draw slips. As the M.C. asked their number, she told them what was expected of them in this amateur contest. The teachers now know which parent is the best sport. The Indian War Dance, solos, reci- tations, conducting orchestra, fish- ing, changing tires, etc., proved Dad can do it. Andy Thompson led the field home for first place with his sulent demonstration of "Dagwood getting ready for work in the niorning." Several more rounds of danc- ing and Mother and Dad needed a drink of coffee and more relaxa- iton. Twelve executive members trouped in carrying novel ban- ners representing each month of the year. The M.C. asked each person to pair off and line up ac- cording to their month of birth. Andy Thompson and Winona Clarke led the merry, bigh step- ping crowd down stairs to the gym wbere each group sat around, twelve tables decorated to repre- sent their birth month. Down the centre of the gym aa long table was tastefully set with white linen cloths on which were suitably placed four silver daf- fodils. Silver candle holders, sul- ver cream and sugar sets and many hostess trays heaped with timtn adwcetrsand centre table. An executive lady was hostess of a "month" table. A father poured coffee to each group. Finally, like all parties no one could possibly nibble another Crumb and the M.C. announced a song was expected from each month group. October sung "Shine In Harvest Moon" and duei to num-bers was the loudest. March chose Stu James to an- nounce their 2 numbers. (a) part, Happy Birthday to George Van Bridger. (b) part, "My Wild Irish Rose." This was the wittiest group. I The MC. announced that the 126 prizes donated by the town merchants would now be given to the lucky winners. On eachi 1month table was a parcel wrapped in H. & S. colours and the hostess asked ber guesta to deposit their 1name tags in a bowl from wbich she drew the winner. Gert Hall- man at September table drew her own name, discarded and Îhen drew again, ber better haif Russ Hallman; January-Mrs. Harry Hughes; February-Mrs. Morley Oke; March-Mrs. Peel; April- Mrs. Luxton; May Mrs. George Richards; June-Gord. Richards; July-Mrs. J. Carey; August- Mrs. ',eask; September-Russ Hallman; October-Miss Haig; November - Joe Flett (ladies slippers); December-Mrs. Chas. Ma son. Special prize winners were: Cards- Mrs. F. Wood, Mr. D.1 Tapping, Mrs. Clif! -ýSamis, Mrs. W. H. Brown and Mrs. A. Lobb. Teachers' Prize- Most parents present- Miss M. Couch; class re-1 ceived 21b chocolates. Birthday1 cake made & donated by Carter's1 Bakery - George Van Bridger;1 Largest family- Mr. and Mrs. J. Maguire; Newest baby- Mr. and1 Mrs. C. Tomilson, 4 month's son,1 Mr. and Mrs. Murdock- 4 month daughter. Mrs. Selby Grant, past presi- dent, took this opportunity of presenting Mrs, A. J. Frank withr her past president Home and( School Association pin and in aé few well chosen words expressedE the association's appreciation to Mrs. Frank for her untiring work and efforts in her tbree years as president. Wîth tears, Mrs. Frank. taken by surprise, thanked the members for their thoughtfulness and everyone sang "For Sbe's Ac Jolly Good Fellow." Square and round dancing con-t tinued tili 1 p.m. This friendly sociable get-to- gether of teachers, fathers andS mothers will long be rememberedt as the Highlight Social Event ofe 1949. St. Paul's C.G.I.T. Hold Re-af filiation Service, Mardi 30 St. Paul's C.G.I.T. held their Re-Affiliation Service in the Lecture Room on March 30. The theme "Faith and Food Hunger" was given by Carol Tuerk who also gave the caîl te worsbip. Scripture .reading was Mathew 35. 31-40 and was read by Mari- lyn Leask. Marilyn Hall read a poem. A prayer was given by Eleanor Dunn. A short play was given by four o! the girls o! the group on girls' vacations. The candle-lighting service was next on the program with a number o! girls and ladies taking part. Pictures on the Mission Book o! 1948 were shown and very much enjoyed. A deliclous lunch was served by the ladies o! St. Paul's W.A. SPECIALI NYLON HOSE $1.19 pair Buy several pairs o! these first quality sheer Nylon Hose for your Easter wardrobe. In the latest Spring shades in your size at the spécial low price of $1.19 a pair. GLOVES FOR EASTER $1159 PAIR $1.98?A You'll want a pair o! these gloves for every ensemble... dramatically long or stunninglyi short. In a choice o! fabrics that are cool and com!ortable . . . in colours thet blend with fashion's choice of the day. Corne in and choose from Our two budget priced, collections. $; p-z Pure Silk SCARVES <r $2.98 each These filmy pure silk scarves make a colourful addition te your Easter wardrobe. A selection of colour combinations te go with any of your outfits and ail at the one low price o! $2.98. 'P Girl Guide News 7'he 5th Pack Brownies met March 29 under leadership o! Brown Owl Edith dole. Af ter our opening when we welcomed Joan Leddy into our Pack as a new Tweenie, we started our work period. Tests were completed by the following for their Golden Bar:, Peggy Barrett, Doreen Mc- Lean, Betty Pake and Gwen Mur- doch. Brownie Barbara Bathgate instructed Brownie Gwen Kane on Stop, Look and Listen Test. We then played several games and the meeting closed with the squeeze and taps. We hope the ones absent through sickness are 'better and hope te see you all Tuesday. BLACKSTOCK United Cburch W.A. met ekt the home of Mrs. John MeKee on Merch 30, with 18 ladies and two children present. Mrs. Nor- man Mountjoy, President, was in the chair. Devotional was taken hy Mrs. Hector Shortridge. Let- ters of thanks were read trom Rev. R. B. Harrison, Mrs. James Ginn, Mrs. H. Wheeler, Mrs. Cecil Hill, Miss Mary Vance and Mrs. L. Byers. Mrs. Russell Mountjoy gave a very interesting talk on church work in general in Peter- bore which was much appreciat- ed. Mrs. Neil Malcolm gave a reading "When Pop Puts Out the Ashes;" Mrs. Clarence Marlow read two selections "Woman" and "Hospitality." Meeting clos- ed with all reading frorn the hymn book "A General Thanks- giving." Lunch was served by the group in charge and a social time enjoyed. W.M.S. beld a crokinole party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Taylor. Prizes were won by Mrs. George Fowler and Mr. Ai- bert Wright. Everyone had a p leasant evening. Miss Mildred Archer, Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Archer, WbyArch Mr. and Mrs. Wil- Mr. R. K. Sloan, Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Malcolm. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Murray, Uxbridge, with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Taylor. Miss Mena Ferguson, Peter- boro Normal School, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hill with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ferguson. Mr. and Mrs. John Argue, I Bowmanville, with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Mountjoy. Mr. ai.d Mrs. Gordon Strong, iMrs. Robt. Bruce and Miss Mae King were in Lindsay on Sunday Isee Mr. Frank King who is isick. Mr. and Mrs. Hall, Tyrone, with Mr. and Mrs. Stan Rehm. We were glad te see Mr. and ,Mrs. Arthur Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Malcolm arrive home from Florida. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Keith Johnston on their marriage on April 2nd. Mr. and Mrs. Finlaysor4 and Trudie bave moved te the house on the Werry Farm east o! the village. Mr. and Mrs. Morlend Anderson bave moved into the bouse on the Forder farm. Last Sunday the service at St. John's Anglican Church wvas taken by Rey. J. dePencier Bowmanville WA~ ~ studying for the Bell Telephone Co. Mrs. J. Rogers, Mr. George Tompkins and Jean with Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins. Mr. and Mrs. H. Strutt and Phylis, Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Slingerland and Lynda, Bow.. manville, with Mr. and Mrs. B. Hubbard. Mrs. M. Morton, Mrs. Vera Heatherly, Osbawa, with Mrs. L. Heaseman. Mrs. E. Caughill with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Taylor, Blackstock. Mr. and Mrs. AI!. Grace, Mr. and Mrs. H. Grace and children in Beaverton. Mrs. H. Rahm with friends in Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. D. Gatcheîl and children were in Oshawa, FIRST GIRL GUIDES *First Bowmanville Girl Guides met in the High School under leadership of Capt. Jean Devitt, Lt. Margaret Farmer and A/Lt. V. Colwell. Miss M. Couch took a class of Square Dancing fromn 7- 7:30 p.m. Barbera Murdoch fin- ished her Second Class Tests. Ber- niece Young and Shirley Young passed Heaiffi rules and Eleanor Leighton got credit for teaching Health Rules. The meeting cloeed with a Campfire during which a rougin-g sing song was enjoyed. lst PACK BROWNIES lst Pack Brownies met Tues- day under leadership o! Brown Owl Violet, Colwell and Tawny Owl Dot Thompson. The mec-t- ing opened with each six acting out a fairy tale. Brown Owl told the Brownj story and then the Pack played a new game called Farmyard. Anne Fairman took five girls in semnaphore. The following girls passed tests: Message, Nancy Lunn; skip- ping, Marguerite Clarke, Patricia Cheetam, Patsy Màrr; Buttons and Darning, Mary Anne Heavysege; Knitting and Nature, Nancy Lunn. Last Wednesday our Brownies motored to Oshawa to, see the Ice Carnival. The Brownies sold can- dy since New Years and this mon- ey went towards their tickets. Free transportation was provided by iMrs. Smith, Mr. J. Goheen, Mr. J. Brown, Mr. F. Dilling, E. Col- well, Mr. Fairman. Thanks a mil- lion! So through their effort in selling candy and the kindness of these men and women who of- fered their cars, lst Pack enjoyed the carnival free. The Pack then played a couple of games and Brown Owl told a short story about a littie black boy who always did things wrong called Epaninamous. 2nd PACK BROWNIES 2nd Pack Brownies met under leadership of Brown Owl Ger- trude Halîman, Tawny Owl Helen Milne. After the opening cere- mony and inspection we played a game. A short sing song fol- lowed, also, a skit "Cinderella" with the Gnomes taking part. Next week the Imps will be ready with a skit. Brown Owl Violet Colwell was a guest and took a class in Semaphore for the Gold- en Hand Test. The following girls Wssed tests: Gloria Oliver-Law, promise, motto; Brenda Oke, Rosemary Goheen, Sheila Cover- ley-Braiding; Loralie Hether- ington-God Save The King; Joan Cann-Compass points; Deanna Bickle-Cleanliness, Union Jack and Knitting; Margaret Edwards -Balancing Book; Joan Fowler- Ball--Throwing. The meeting clos- ed with the Squeeze and Taps. 5th PACK BROWNIES 0 Wright Bownianville. Sunday prevous,*Rev. George Nicholson was guest preacher. After the service Rev. and Mrs. Nicholson and Mrs. McKibbin were enter- tained tù tea at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Rahm. BURKETON Sunday, April 10, the morning service will be in charge of Mr. J. W. Frankum and the school children. Due to illness, Rev. R. M. Sey- mnour was unable to have morn- ing service. Mrs. Henry Trick is serlously Mi in Peterboro Hospital. Mrs. Ethel McCourt, Toronto, is with her mother, Mrs. Frank Holroyd, who is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Greer spent the week-end at their home here and intend staying for the summer. Mrs. R. Carter, Peterboro, is with Mýr. and Mrs. E. Adams while Robert is at school is Hamilton,i morrow night. ADVERTISEMENT HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGEDI We thought it might be interesting for sub- scribers of The Statesman who have had the opportunity of reading such editorials and news reports as "It Isn't Just a Family Matter" and others, either ridiculing or discounting ail other p olitical parties except the Consen- vatives, to read part of an editorial which appeared in The Canadian Statesman of August 29, 1,935. At that time the present editor was in charge and the policy of the paper was one of "independence" the same as it is to-day. Apparently, the meaning of the word has changed considerably. We wonder why! * (From The Statesman Editorial Page, Aug. 29, 1935) THE STATESMIAN IS NOT A POLITICAL ORGAN A general election campaign for the federal house at Ottawa is under way and i the ensuing f ew weeks politics will be a f avor- ite issue of conversation. It is theref are exped- lent at this time that The Statesman re-affirmn its position relative to political parties and their campaigns. The Statesman is an independent newspaper. It is flot connected with anyplt ical party or is it in party politics. We honesl believe that party leaders have more respect for an independent press than they have f or party organs who are tethered to political party year in and year out, regardless of the paper'Ils opinions. We do not believe that any political party has a- monopoly of political brains or wisdom. We believe that a local newspaper holds an unique and important place in the community. It can best serve by trying to be representative of thel community as a whole, and not representative of one section. We do not lay any dlaim to neutrality but rather to independence. We do not sit an the f ence with our legs dangling on both sides but rather we deal with public questions f ram the wider sphere of the country's greatest good for the greatest number. We are conf ident that the greater num- ber of our readers will endorse aur attitude on this question. There are those of course, who will remember this newspaper years ago as a rabid party. argan, but f air minded people will appreciate our present stand ta remain aloaf f rom party domination. We seek to be inde- pendent in the knowledge that na one party can possess ahl the virtues and promate ahi the desirable policies. In reserving aur right ta, endorse or reject any pahicy we conscientiously behieve it is in the public good and we are f ul- Published in the Public Interest John M. Jlames, Co-Publisher of The Canadian Statesman, Liberel Nominee for Durham County. ADVERTISEMENT High School Auditorium WEDNESDAY, APRIL l3th 8:15 p.m. OUTSTANDING VALUES IN ~ Diifrom $795 Prettlest part of the Eaater sene * our fresh Sprlng Dresses. Buy your fashionable, low prleed beauty today. /d.40~~ ~S42&t .&#nded m m Trinity Young People To Present Dramcz "JIumping Jewels" Friday evening, April 8tb, the drame "Jumping Jewels" will be presented by memnberu of! Trhdty United Church Young People's Union. Mis draina ini three acte is in reality a mystery comedy with tbe plot centering around a string o! pearîs and Mr. Scott'a great grandfather. Considerable hidden talent hes been revealed among the young people, and this, combined with the exceptional directing ability o! one o! the group-Jean Cun-. ningham - should prov'lde an~ evening of excellent entertaîn>. ment. Helen Nelles as Fanny, In ber own humorous and «simnple" way adds hilarity to the shoW with the assistance of ber prov'oea. tive Irish suitor, Patrick O'Leary, played by Ron McDonald. An ex- cellent supporting cast includes: George Mahon, Jean Crossman, Frayn Jobns, Jim Nokes, Don Morris, Betty Clayton, Bill Leask, Mary Alldread, Joyce Cex and Russell Alldread. Don't miss "Jumping JeweIs" at the Opera House at 8 p.M., to'- PAM T922M