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AE EIGET1 'Tifty Tears of Achievemeni" Reveals Splendid Work Sponsored By Bowmanville Women's Instilute The addresa presented ln ful below was delivered by Mrs. Chas. ]P. Mutton, Past President of the Bcwmanvile Women's Institute *at their Golden Anniversary cele- Z.bration iast night. This talk deais wlth the variaus work carried on by the W. I. in this community. It is really astounding to thinlc bock at the tremendous amount that bas been accomplished by the W. I. over the past fifty years. The paper was written by Mrs. J. Thickson and we print the en- tire speech herewith. ::apparent when we turn back the pages for fifty years and begin to rrecail the many activities and pro- Jects undertaken by our Institute ...n the beginning of this 20th cent- ury. There Is no doubt aur world Is changing in habits and social and family 111e and se, many of the :-projects once sponsored are now forgotten and we have znoved «aogte ulew ventures in social ad community service. Two :Z-world wars, in these f ifty years have failed ta quench aur enthusi- asm, but were added incentives for varied and more extensive work for Home and Country. .%~Bowmanvile Women's Institute, 1supported ail local war efforts from 1914 tai 1918 wiih donations of qtiilts, knitted articles and cash. Many times amounts of $75.00 were donated ta the Pati- otic Fund, $10.00 ta the Navy League and other like appeals were assisted. In 1921 $82.00 was voted ta the fund which erected L he memorial monument near the tawn hall. Help Hospital The opening cf Bowmanville Hospital over 35 years ago was financially assisted by Bowman- ville Women's Institute in vaniaus ways. Linoleum for the corridors was purchased costing $226.20, stair treads cosi $19.25, dresser in West Durham W. I. room was $63.00, lighi dame was $4.00. All these projecis were financed by this Institute. In 1925, cement walks costing $202.00 were also a gifi from. this Institute. When we consider the value of a dollar in ihose days ihese are large expendîtures for a small group ot wamen. Our Insti- itute aiways for years, sponsored the home cooking baoth ai the annuai hospitai bazaar, canvass- ing the tawn for cookinkr and re- alizing as much as $110.00 each lime. It's Barretu"magic'?! You re-roofwith sturdyBarrett* Asphalt Shingles. You cover weather-worn side- walls with Brick-Type SidIngs-so much like brick itself you'Il have to look twice to tell the différence. Presto! You have a "«new" house-at a fraction of the cost. Take a close look at your own home today. Check the roof. Is it weather-worn? Now is the besi urne to put on a new one-a Barrett Asphalt Shingle Roof. It's economical and you can save extra trne and rnoney by applying it right over your old roof!1 (There's a whole new range of colours to choose from, too.) At the same time, give your hçrne a stylish, new brick-like appearance wiîh Barrett* Sidings. They're trim and distinctive. They provide extra insulation and fire-resistance. And, in some cases, they'll cost not rnuch more than a good paint job! Stop in at your Barrett dealer's the next tirne you're downtown. Sec jusu how easy and econornical it wilI be to make your home look like new. ljour3Barr*iett dells1FPrectin /a He stocks a completc Une of roofing, insulation and weatherproofing materials. Hc's got what it takes ta stop a.Imost any weather. Whethcr your problem a ic lakage, seepage, rust or rot- 6" THE BARRETT COMPANY, LIMITED Mm*» a Tr«te1% *la 'd. TfagImemm DAM ETT DELER IN BOWMANVILLE LANDMER HARDWAR 7 IKiqg st IL BODOWMNVILLE Phone 774 l=I CANADIAN STATESUM, EOWMANIV=LU ONTAMO SERVIE! ~T A X I 24-HOUR SERVICE Pione: Day 561 - Nights 561 -707 -922 SIX MODERN CARS .... ALt2 PASSENGERS INSURED. .... PROMPT EFFICIENT SERVICE Operaied by Laihangue Bros. >When aiff .taned mus- deos "a the fac from fishint, rub in Minards. Lesves thean relaxed. cool. Quick dryirag, szesless no mcons odor. Le"mma Emmi 8é f 8 1 1 keel, climb -ln aver the stern. Most boats won't slnk, sa atay with it until help cames if it capaizes. Check the weather before going far on a large lake. Don't sample bernles, tauch un- familiar plants or drink impure water. Stay away from 11gh ground and single trecs ln a lighting torm. Carry an inseet repelient wlth you. When the nurses' residence was opened i 1927 wc werc ready wlth further assistance, as furn- ishing the senior nurses' room ai a cosi of $75-00. Besides aur local hospital, heip wss forthcoming for a hospital I Northern Ontario and a]so for the establishment cf the hospital ai Tobermory on the Bruce Penin- Sula. Equlp New Boom Sa, it la fiiiing at ibis trne te mention our Institute's continued ieresi in hospital work and, year we are preparcd itu fuily thai, In ibis aur 50th anniversary equip aprivate room ai a cosi of $1,000.00 in aur ncw hospital which la now under construction. We feel this is a worthwhile me- mento ta 50 years of successful achievemeni in our hospitdl work continues the traditions which aur members, mosi of *whom have passed on-began with the open- ing of tbe present hospital. Part Hope Cbildren's Shelter was aided financislly and wiih gifis ef canned fruit and vege- tables annuaily for many years. As much as 27 jars et home-canned fruit, some cases of cans and liampers et apples and vegetables were sent. ire Relief In 1927 s bale af clathing and quÀlis valued ai $135.00 was sent ta burned-out residents et Hali- burton and in later yesrs several local residents who lasi mosi of their belongings by tire were as- sîsted with quilis and cash. In 1939 aur Institute opened a resi room in the town hall for wamen and children ai a cosi et aver $500.00 and we are stili fin- sncing ibis prajeci which cosis upwards of $100.00 a year ta maintain. Old Home Week In Old Home Week in 1938 we entered a float which demonstrai- ed some of the W. I. prajecis, in the parade, for which we received very favorable comment, so much so that later we were requested ta repeat it in a Liens Club par- ade, again winning a $10.00 pnize. In the depression years $20.00 was spent each year for milk for under-nourished school children. The Welfare Board also receîved annual donation et $20.00, Christ- mas Basket Fund $5.00, Music Festival and Canadian National Institute for the Blind, smsll do- nations. A canvass wss made for the C.N.I.B. in 1935 and about $160.00 sent to them. We spon- sared a booih and exhibits ai the Bowmanville Fair until it dis- banded. Valucable Hints Going on Vacation Before You Leave Inforin police how long house wlll be vacant and where yau can be reached in emergency. Don't lower wundow shades. Arrange ta have your lawn mow- ed. Ask post office ta hold mail, or deliver ta a neighbour, Stop milk, newspaper and other de- iliveries. Ask a neighbour to keep advertising circulars off your porch. Thieves watch for such tip-affs. 1 Shut off gas and water ai main 1valves. Shut off eiectricity at master switch unlesa refrigerater la ta be lefi on. If current muai 1be lefi on, disconneci lamps and rappliances ai Wall outiets. If 1re- rfrigeratàr la disconnected, leave edoor opeft ta preveni; mold. Carry a firsi aid kit and flash- llght where you can get at themn reasiiy. 1 If you go by train, arrange ta ment and pass them among their friends. In 1935 our Institute sponsored their firsi bazaar which becamne an annual affair anticipated by the members for the social after- 1noon as well as the gratifying fin- Lancial returns. Usualiy a tea was held in the spring. Start Kopper Karnival In 1947 the firsi Kopper Karni- val was sponsored and thîs meth- od of raising funds has become s0 well patronized that lasi year aur bazaar was discontinued and the Kopper Karnival was the anly money-making activity in aur Ins- titute. It has been necessary in the trne alloted ta me this evening ta omit many interesting items from ibis resume but the few higblights in a ur fifiy years, which I have 1menioned, will demonsirate ta 1you the value of an Institute in the 1cammunity. get to the station iplenty cf trne. When you rush, accidents con happen. If you go by car, check llghts, brakes, tires, steerlng and wind- ahield wlpers., on lÉii W&Y, On the train, don't Ici the chil- dren play on vestibule plaiforms or jump an and off at stops. If yau are drlvlng, remember that speed kills. Take ht easy. .Waich your passlng. On a mountain road you may have ta poke along for miles before It la sase ta pass. Long drives ai constant upeed make you droway. Vary your speed and stop occaalonally ta siretch your legs. Use the engine toa ssisi brak- ing in mountainoua country. 'A good plan la ta use the same gear ta descend a grade au you uaed I climbing it. Signa are not unitorm in al provinces. Read them caretully. They are your best safeguard on strange roads. Scenery can be taken in small doses from a moving car, but if yau want ta drink deepiy of na- iure's beauiy, pull off the road and stop. If you leave the children alone in the back seat, be sure the doors are locked. Afier 'You Arrive R-e-l-a-x. Don't try ta crowd a year's exercise into two weeks. Remember your age and physicai condition. Hlghly competitive games can increase nervous ten- sion instead of giving you tbe rest you are seeking. Take the sun In easy doses. Don't nap in the sun. Wear sun glasses. Stay oui of the water for ai ieast an haur after eaiing. Be sure water is deep enough and free et obstructions befare dlving. Swim in sight ef athers and don't swim too far. Distribute the load eveniy in hasts. ]Jon't stand up. If yau fali oui and the hoast stays an an even 10,000 Armny Reserve Forces to Train At MilitaryCamnps More than 10,000 members et the Canadien Army Reserve Force from ail parts of Eastern Canada wlll train ai twa o!fCqnario's large Military Camps ibis sum- mer, lu was announccd today hy Central Command Headquarters. Training wiil get underway ai Petawawa and Picion Miliiary Camps beginning June 25, and wiil be the masi extensive since the war years. Largesi et the iwa camps will be ai Petawawa, where prepara- tians have heen made ta train mare ihan 8,000 men, represent- ing some 170 units, beiween June 25 and Augusi 10. AUl Reserve Force Units tram Oniario's Cen- tral Command, with the exception af anti-aircraf t, will train ai ibis camp. Quebec and Eastern Com- mands will he represented by units oftihe Royal Canadian Armoured Cerps, Royal Canadian Engineers, and field, medium and anti-tank artillery regiments. Al units are scheduled 'ta train for a one-week peniad, wiih ail camp activities being directed by Major- General C. Vokes, CB, OBE, DSO, assisted by members et the Cen- iral Command staff. Seven train- ing wings will he in operatian and will provide instruction in armoured, artiilery, engineer, sig- nais, infantry and general mili-. P AINàT S Ail Colours $2.95 gallon - 85c quart L _________________________ - ~~'£ ERAL MOTOU YMI 0 IÀ1k~Ià~ >u ean~t A l'o ci I COURTICE I Saved Woollens For a number of years aur mcm- bers saved their discarded wool- lens whlch were sent ta be re- made ie blankets. Many beau- tiful blankets were returned, some of which were given ta' the ncedy. This project was discon- tinued ai the beginning af the second war. Our Institute was very active in this war and was the firsi in West Durham District ta partici- paie in the jam-making project. In 1940, 688 lbs. of jam and 112 lbs. et haney were donated. Sim- ilar donations were made during the duration. Help Red Cross A typical monthly repart on knitting was 15 pairs socks, 2 large sweaters, 2 prs. mittens, 1 helmet, 2 scarves and 2 pairs wristlets for the Red Cross; 6 pairs socks, 2 pairs sea-boots, 1 turtle-neck sweater for the Navy League and usually 2 or more quilts were made each moith. Twelve ditty bags were packed eaich faîl for the Navy League, value over $25.00. We are still cantinuing aur wel- tare work and ai aur last meeting $25.00 was voted ta the Manitoba Flood Relief Fund. Assist With Girls Girls' Homemaking Clubs were sponsored in 1946 and are im- proving each year--one class be- ing awarded firsi place in the Couniy Achievemeni Day at Orano, ibis year. In 1946 we entertained the war brides who came fram other cauntries, ai aur Christmas meet- ing and presented each with a small gift of pyrex ware. In this year we aiso began remembering aur members wîth cards on birth- days and anniversaries and with a small gift on their silver wed- ding anniversary. We have al- ways remembered aur sick and shut-in members with cards, flow- ers or fruit. Large Sums Ralsed Before clasing I would like ta mention a few projects for rais- ing maney. In 1915, a chicken pie supper netied $332.00 and a carnival ai the rink $50.00. Cook- ing sales and fancy quilts have remained popular throughout the years, but booths and sales at the lake and on sparts days have long since been discontinued. Con- certs and plays, once the greatest source ot revenue are no longer worthwhile in town. Novel Schemes In the early years subscriptians were solicited on a nice percentage for the Ladies' Home Journal. At one meeting many, many years aga each member was asked ta make 4 aprons with a packet enclasing an appeal which requested 1 cent for every inch ot waist measure- 14èvizivthe Most beautifri thing on wheels CKIEFTAIN DELUXE-8-CYLIDER 4-DOOR SEDAI/ There are many cars more costiy than Pontiac'a large and luxurùi Cheftatus and Strearnlinera. But few, if any, are flner. When you examine c at your Pontiac deaier's, you will be happy juat to ait in acar so obVOUi ht in the good taste and detailed perfection of uts atyling and appointmen You wiii b. thrilled to drive a car that is so clearly a superb engineering achtement. You wiii be proud to own-and to bc seen driving-such a fine car. fsk yourscif what more cari more costly car offer'? Why pay more? TU Poniae C2idàtLns ad StremeULioà e euoff" eul Ua daom 1 ofe erS.g Wg Cy1~ -lù eul .m Sgirwe aan ith GM Hydra-Mafie Dri,.. '(Opnlg a uwud cd Away down in th i owet-prioe fiel you'1 find om ena-anme car only- that bringa you everytbing that mattes in a motor cm. h in a ful-a.zed .x-i pasacuger cart Its stying is fimom M~ver Streak Styling!1 t8 po us azmpk~, sure, L-head engmne powe! Its ampely finiubed bodie «e by Fûîéoe! Tbwt cm is Pontiac's Fieetieader - offered in cather st.udaad or deLuze a" Uot. It is every inch a Pontiac-yet its price is no Iow it wiii sat-eyen! Wy &almn? ROY W . NI.COS BO NVILLE 1 , 1 Ail Men's Panis - Shiris - Socks - Jackels Eisenhower Jackels - Raincoats and many other articles too numerous to nintlon nt reduced prices. 24 Division St. 1 1 1 Bowmanvili. tary training and subjects. Ar- will ho drawn ftmS thei thmo rangements have also ben mde commanda, uupplemented where to run promotion, qualification, necessary by personnel fr-omt and trade training examunatl'man Active* Foc unita and establishé durln.g the period of the camp. menta. Antl-afrcrait regiments of the Army's three most eastern com- ewoshf rtrdc m mande will train at Picton copi- Hpublic affara h. rodnceshm mencng Jne 2th.primitive Christianity wlll chanIM It ls expected that more than the lace of thh. worÜl-BýeÎjmm 2,500 Reserves wilU train at Pic- Frank~l ton during the summer. The Armny's most moderneulp The truc test of civlmtlos ment will be made avaiable at not the census, nor the @i»em ail camps, as wlll the latest ln t ues, nor the crops, but »e kd training aids. Fully qualifled ofa mani that the country tumnabut. instructor and administrative staff -Emerson. OPPORTUNITY WEE 9 - AT - War Surplus and Factory Clearance Store -BUY AND SAVE mi-