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.-.--.---- - -- -. .. **V'A.*' ILJLr. '.J¶LMC.r»L Cost Close to Budget 4eC9unties Council Holds Firs! Se-ssion in New Building The first session of the Un- months past had býeen heavy. fted Counties cauncil was held Coot Likely $450,O0 Tuesd ymrning, in the new Mr. Brown said he felt a 1 X ltfo~unties building. measure of pnide in seeing the new building appraach its corn- In ',elcaming the guests and pletion. Many exaggerated star- the 37 members ai councîl. ies had been spread concerning Warden Lloyd A. Hooten stated the costs involved but these that although this was not an were far tram tact. The ulti- efficiai apening, it was an lm- mate cost would be close ta the partant one for ail those pres- budget ai $450,000. ent. When possession af the new building was delayed lest Nov- Actually, said Mr. Brown, ember and then last Januerv. the building costs were a little ho began te feel that the privuî 1 beiow the estimate whilst the cge ai being the tirst warden cost ai furnishings and equip- ta accupy its chair would !lot ment proved ta be a little high- be his, but heppily his election er. There is, of course, stiil znade it passible. Today noa n much more ta be done especial- couid feel more proud of the ly on the grounds and provid- privilege granted hlm. ing cement approaches ta the building. This work is expeced The Warden said he wished ta be compieted in time for to express the deepest appre- the officiel apening. ciation oi the work undertakers End 0f An Era by the counties' clerk, Ken Sy- maons, who had creeted sa much "This is a unique and an im- order out of the chaos wrought partant day for the UJnited1 by the moving. He wished also Counties," said Mayor J. D. ta congretulete J. T. Brown, Burnct ai Cobourg. "It is the chairman af the building coin- end ai one era and the begin- inittee, whose task in the ning ai another. ma MO0N EY AVAILABLE FOR MORTGAGES Ralph S. Jones Barrister and Solicitor 65 Simeose St. S. 0Osh awa RA 5-3525 AIl, no doubt, feit somne re- gret at the separation of thie United Counties from the town hall but, he feit that it was, perhaps, in the interests of both. Sentiment, his Worship added, is apt to be overempha- sized. Steps might have beci-1 taken to have made the aid building more attractive and efficient but even then it might have been a mistake. Separation though theree, he feit confident that the n tcrests of Cobourg WOuLr] l e \wc]l looked after hby Rec.,c Chiarles Johnstoin and Dcpu,,.',- R,?eve Johin Erskirc T Ille Waruen and alIll e rmember,-, PUIONAt. m AOUNCI mZ PLUS DM0181 (MOT 10 OUNCES) 57- the Mayor affered his congra- tulations. So Moderate Cost Mayor W. Moore ai Pari Hope, in congratulating the Un- ited Counties, said that thp Mayor ai Cobourg should noi be sad et the separetion. The new building wes in Cobourg and nie felt that the administra- tion af the United Counties would benefit considerably by the use ai the wonderful build- ing - it was wonderiul, the Mayor seid, when one consid- ers its cost which was a-moder- ate one. Addresses ai congratulation were also tendered by Mayor Douglas Meybee ai Campbell- ford, Gernet Shields of Cavan and by R. J. Payne ai Pan ty- pool. When the Council got down ta actuel work, it was well inta the morning and the counties cierk suggested that the cour- ties auditors, Giendennin gJar- rett and Campbell, be aIlowel ta submit their annual report. Capital Regerve Fund Certain changes in legislation have been passed, said Mr. Jar- rett, which would eneble the United Counties to put iby e 10 per cent levy each year ta cap- ital reserve-it hadi been ilie- gaI ta do so previously. This levy could be continued until 40 per cent hed been put ta capital 'reserve for contingen- cies. At the same time the re- serve could not be reduced 10 per cent per annum. Legîislation was -ilso now ini e 1fect concerning the audit of registI'y office books. These mre no\v to be macle available to tile count 'v auditor for inspection. This legiEiatiosi ara-se becausc, in one instance, a regcistrar had actuolly rcfused ta open bis books for inspection and had presented a delayed tbough ac- curai e eccounting. Plan Re-Union 2lst Battalion ln Oshawa Former members ai the 21st B:ittalion, in which a consider- able number ai men from Bow- menville and district served during the First World War, will be interested in plans for the 39th annuel re-union ai the unit. which will be held et Oslh- awa on September 21. The 2lst Battalion, an East- ern Ontario unit, was formed in 1915 and it sew action cn most of the major battles in France and Flanders, including bath batties ai the Somme, Flers-Courcelette, Arras, Vimy, Hill 70, Passchendeele, Amiens, Cambrai and the Pursuit ta Mons.j Aiter the war the 21st Batta- lion Association wes formed, with clubs in several cities and this year's re-union is being sponsored by the Toronto and Oshawa clubs. Veterans ai the 21st cen obtain information irom E. S. Webb, 703 Gladstone Ave., Toronto 4, formerly ai Pembroke, or irom Frenk Da- vey, 65 Harold St., Oshawa. M NO ONE expects to go B LIND No one expects to go blind yet every year hundreds of Canadians lose their sight through accidents, diseases and other causes. Although confined to life in the shadows, these people are not isolated from the world around them thanks to you. Your dollars have provided many specialized services to the blind of this community. Through the CNIB, Braille and Talking Books are provided to the sightless; Home Teachers instruct the blind in reeding, writing and crafts; recreetional activities and devices provide pleasureable pestime; counseli- ing and guidence from Field Secretaries, assist flot only the blind but many who are suffering from faulty vision. YOUR HELP is needed. Our DISTRICT ANNUAL CAMPAIGN takes place from April 24 - M~ay 4th. Please Be Vol unteer Generous Ca nvasser When Your Ca Ils. LOCAL OBJECTIV E $4,OOO If the canvasser misses you, donations may be Ieft at eitber of the focal banks or mailedl to -Mr. Donald H. W'illiams, Chairman BOX 156 BOWMANNIJLLE The Canadian National Institute for the Blind >t e 9 r ri Many Showers HeId for Bride Mi ss Shirley Jloyce Porter whose merriage ta Mr. John Walter Bell takes place in Or- ono the latter part ai this month has been honored et several pre-nuptial events. A numboý-r ai the special nurses on the staff et the Oshawa Gerierel Hospi- tai presented the bride-cleet with a crystel dish and, a place setting in her special pattern. Mrs. J. O. Ruddy wes hostess eat a china shower et lber home in Whitby. Mrs. Audrey Met- celfe, Mrs. Sdney Baldwin and IMrs. John Connolly were e. hostesses et a party beld et tht' home ai Mrs. Metcalfe w !he futur-e bride reccived ail electric floor polishier. Sceei members af the nursing staff et the 0.G.H. entertained et e 'dinner party et the Guild Inn. Mrs. J. P. G. Maroosis enter- tained et e dinner partý et San- dalwood and presented the hon- ored guest with several pieceýs ofa crystel. Mrs. Carl Billings, IMrs. Audrey Billings and Mrs. O, S. Cowan were co-hostesses et a china shower et the home ai the former in Orono. Mrz. oDouglas Conlin Miss Winnie 'Schean and Mrs. Beverley Seed Ientertained et a misccllaneo'.js j hower et the home of NM'. Conilin-, Brock street cast. Mïsi.I George Telford, Sintcoe str'mt norto xves hostess et a part\', wben the bride-eleet was pre- sented with a bed lamp and a Ideep fryer, From the staff ai the Oshawa General Hospital Miss Porter received ea vollen blanket et e tea held at b1c- Laughlin iaILi IMt ure an C-InadtanIti dLttrie-,, Mrs. Glen Wentworth; Group Two, Hstorical Research and Current Events, Mrs. Ross Da- vidson: Group Three, Hoixoe Economics and Health, Mrs. M. Finney; Group Four, Citizen- ship and Education, Mrs. Addi- son1 Scott; Group Five, Con,- munty Activities and Public Re- lations, Mrs. H. DeGeer and Mrs. M. Wright, Articlies nmace from dfiscard- cd mniis rshirts werc on1cisplay a! d( sghower] thr inzcInuitv of [lie iicnllcrs in rcniodelli-t-t thicii into aprons, chi ldreris.c dresses and sun suits, pot hold. ers, luncheon sets, etc. Mrs. Ralph Preston explainMd the evening's motto: "Don't walk this year in last year's rut". Mrs. Addison Scott, leader of Group Five, conducted an Evaluiaton Survey of radio and television programs with mem- bers listing their favorite p," o- grams and commenting on them. Lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. R. Preston, Mrs. A. Scott, M'rs. E. Smith and Mrs. E. Lamb.Th lucky teacup prize was won by Mrs. W. R. Price. OSHAWA SHOPPING King St. West (No. 2 Highm Easter Parade Sunday, April 21 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Beilhany: The Bethanv WTon1- en's Institute was entertained et the home of Mrs. Earl Wea- therilt on April 8. Thirty-seven members paid their fees. The secretary, Mrs. Ralph Preston, gave a good report af the year's work of the 54 meni- bers. Average attendance was 29. Mrs. R. W., Price, treasurer, gave the financial accounts int dectail. xvith a balance on hlaCd of $33.25. Reports wcre alzo rcp.d from teprogran- conveners: M. Adison Scott, citizen-slip )aiff education; Mrs. M. Finncy, home economics and health; Mrs. Rupert Wood, agriculture and Canadian industries; Mrs. Ross Davidson, hîstorical re- search and current events; Mrs. M. Wright, communty activities and public relations; each giving the highlights of the year's pro- gram, which will be forward- ed to the District of East Dur- hem convener. A letter of thanks was re- ceived and read from the Yel- verton Woman's Associatioýn for the loan of dishes. Prizes for perfect attendance throughaut the year went ta Mrs. Clara Armstrong, Mrs. M. Finney, Mrs. T. Jennings, Mrs. H. Ryley and Mrs. Ralph Prez- ton. Mrs. Emory Smith, district di- rector, reported attending the district executive meeting at which plans were made for East Durham District Annual meet- ing to be held at Campbellcroft on May 28th. Mrs. Ross Carr presided for the election of officers, with the following results: President, Mrs. Thomas Jen- nings; first vice-presdent, Mrs. Harry Ryley; second vice-presi- dent, Mrs. Rupert Wood. secret- ary-treasurer, Mrs. Ralph Pres- ton, with Mrs. P. Neals as as- sistant: district director, Mrs. Emory Smith with Mrs. M. Porteous as alternate; branch directors, Mrs. Clara Arin- strong, Mrs. T. Jackson, Mrs. Ross Carr; auditors, Mrs. M. Wright and Mrs. John White; sunshine committee, Mrs. R. W. Price, Mrs. Earl Weatherilt; gift convener, Mrs. Clara Armn- strong; 4-H Club leader, Mrs. M. Finney, with Mrs. R. Pres ton and Mrs. Addison Scott assist- ants. Program conveners were alsio apPointed: Group One, Agriciil- *Sea Cadets *Air Cadets *Army Cadets *Ontario Jiegiment Band *General Motors Pipe Band *Oshawa Pipe Band * owmanville Training School Band *Parade cf 1957 Automobiles *Parade of Antique Automobiles *Corps of 20 Drum Majorettes *Girls in Old Fashioned Dress *FREE EASTER EGGS For Ail the Children service, praved very interest- ing and helpful. The artistiec fingers ai some ai the leaders made flowers ai sponge rubber and exhibited the praduet. Bible. Study met at the church on Thursday evening with the usuel enthusiasm. Next week it is withdrawn ta give precedence ta the Good Friday Service for Courtice Circuit et Ebenezer United Church ar- ranged by the Sunshine Cless of the Sunday School. The welcome mat was spread PAGE NT"N out on Frîday ta a baby brn. ther, by adoption, for Joni Lynn Peniound, Whitby. The happy parents, Lamne and Jea, expect ta be residents af this carnmunity soon. Five boys in Cubs who re- ceived the second Eye on Fni- day nlght were, Walter Elliq, Rickey Gatcheil, Rickey Gay, John Hall and John Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pen- found spent Saturday evenir'g et the home ai Bob and Ru!h Evans, Bowmanville. COURTICE The sympathy af the comn- munity is extended ta the wife and family of the late Mr. Ray- mand Francis LeRoy wha pass. ed away April 7 at Kitchener. Ont. The deceased was a former resident of this community, a patient invalid and father af Mrs L. McIntyre. C.G.I.T. met on Wednesday evening with president Louibe Goddard in charge af apening and busiress. Thie seeretary, Barbara La Chapelle recorded the business and read the min- utes. Each girl gave the narne of a favorite sang to enable the song leader, Mary Carolyne Warburton, to pick the hits for the Mother and Daughter Ban- quet. It was decided to invte the ladies of the Woman's As- sociatIon ta be our guests on April 22nd at 6.30, when Miss Carol James, 1956 Camp Coun- selor will be the guest speak- er. Ilace cards and table fav- ors were the project for the evening. The Young People's Union met et Courtice United Church an Wednesday night, ta prac- tise the one-act play which they are presenlîng on Talent Night. The Spring Tea, sponsored by the Womnan's Association was held on Wednesday aiter- noon. With the singing ai a hymn, the sale af work was officially opened. The many customners viewed the articles, purchased and enjoyed a damt. ty lunch in the tea room. Mrs. Albert Wilkins and Mrs. Paul Antil poured tee irom the tea table centred with defiodils. From a financiel viewpoint, the Spring Tea was a success elso enriching the treasury by ovei $95. We thank the ladies from other communities for their Io *vai patronage ind noticedi Seine new ladies amon.c thein Ibis year. The fricnds ani nrighbou.- fromi Courtice. Oshaw,ýa and Tu) ronto met at the Oshawa Corn- nuniky Recreation Centre o-i Wedncsday cvening ta honour Mrs. William Hilyer, the for- mer Madeline Burridge, whose marriage took place recentIy, at a miscellaneous shower. Over 100 guests signed ti-e Bride's Book and mÉmy vas-y beautiful wedding and shower giits we'-e received. Miss Irervc Burridge, sister of the bride, Miss Doris Gibson and Mrs. William Gingerick, a former nciglibour, as3isted the bride i1- opening and arranging the gifi. mit-S. Hil 'Nei, expres;scd ber sui- prise and appreciation for zi the lovcly gifts and assuir'.I the gethcring these would bc very useful. A dainty lunch was arranged and served . by friends of the bride and the bride's mother while everyone enjoyed a friendly chit-chat. Mrs. Clarence Penfound et- tended the Oshawa C.G.I.T. and Explorer Leaders Fellowship on Thursday evening et the home of Mrs. Bruce Miles. The projects for the evening wcre recreation in a small group, which wvas introduced by Miss Margaret Pellow, with ather forms shered by leaders pres- ent and demonstrations ta liven up the group. Discussion about Mother and Deughter Ban- quets, programme, food, and MOONRÀY - A beautiful jewelry set exquisitely designed. In Iovely soft, Spring and Summer colors. MARRIS JEWELLERY King St. W. Bowmanville CENsTeR IFute 8ent Ma)a tvonAR 2 oStAr 2 3 Shos Evey D M E Mon.,April 2 tco SaAr2 3 Shos EetCry Da j MONDAY:- Fu nteTapln wMhteZne Shop Thursday, April 18 Lintil 9 p.m. Closed Good Friday qL7RDAY, AP IS th. 1957 I TEE CANAMAN STATESMAN. mm-"ÀknTn SHOPPING CENTRE Pointing up the current Easter Sealg campaign of the Ontario Society for 'Crippled Children, littie Arlee Churchill and David Nevins cheerfully pose with Nurse Bernice Chalk beside one of the signs erected on Keating Street, bus y Toronto traffic artery. Funds raised from the sale of Easter Seals are used for treatment of children suffering from the crippling effeets of, polio, muscular dystrophy and other scourges. Review Year's Work At Bethciny Institute OUR EASTER