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a Sn C Watch this label: It tells when ~ Your Subscription Expires Samuel Farmer, Publisher. GMMUNT SM COMMUNISM--A system of social organization, in which goods are held in common--the opposite of the system of private property. In this system large powers are given to small political units or communes. Over in Russia there is being carried out an experiment in government, which, if it succeeds will make an immense difference in the world. The great majority of the people in the British Empire are definitely opposed to any form of Communism and they have good reason to do all they can to retain a form of gov- ernment where individual character and life have a fair oppor- tunity for development. One thing should always be kept in mind--true freedom of speech or of life are not possible under a Communistic form of government. People talk of the lack of freedom, the oppression of law, and the burden of taxes in this country, but the fact is in Canada we have the greatest freedom and opportunity which the world has known. Imagine Port Perry robbed of all individual ownership of property and governed by a small committee under the direction of regulations issued from headquarters, we will say, in Toronto. Every part of life is under regulation from the style of work the individual shall do to the style of movies he shall attend. He . owns nothing and has no incentive to putting his best effort into his life work. You can carry this picture out as far as you like because the actual details and the extent of them are only limited by the character of the men who obtain the control. In Russia at the present time peasants are being told that the discomforts they now endure will soon pass away and they will become the masters of the wealth. This is to be done by world with access to unlimited controlling the markets, having pooled the resources of the country and having offered these goods on the markets of the world at prices with which we cannot com- pete under our present standard of living. There are two factors in the case, one of which Russia will have to meet. The first is, that there could be a union of all governments of the world, which are opposed to Communism, m an effort to isolate this people and refuse to do business with them. This may become necessary. sounds almost ridiculous to say The other is, and at present it it, that if the markets are de- pressed enough the rest of the world will not be able to buy. Out in the West they are trying in vain to secure sufficient money to "carry on." Evidently our financiers will have to take world conditions into very serious consideration. The mere owning of money will be of little value if the workers are crippled for lack of work and capitol. profits would spell contentment Steady work, reasonable wages, fair prices, and no undue and prosperity of a permanent kind. The great minds that have built up enormous production plants can, if they will face this problem constructively, and if they will not it is possible that they will have to face other and more serious problems. A proper discussion of this subject is really necessary. We have poverty in the cities and poverty in the prairies. cities there is a small under current of Communism. In the On the prairies there is some talk of "Secession." --eeOO-- er ZION A splendid crowd attended church and Sunday School on Sunday. The roads were in a poor condition, but the mild weather has helped take the snow away and the cars can get along on almost all the side roads now. Mr. and Mrs, Leonard Hardwin and son, of Peterboro, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. I. Goodhand. Mr. Carman Rogers was a visitor to Lindsay, on Monday. -- Miss Cassie Kitson, of Lindsay Col- legiate Institute is spending Easter holidays at her home here. " Mr. and Mrs. Howard Henderson were in Lindsay on Monday. Mr. E. J. Jennings, the Inspector of Public Schools, of Lindsay, made his visit to Port Hoover School on Tues- day. Mr. John Fisher and friend Miss Kathleen Ross, of Ottawa, motored up and spent the holiday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Fisher. Mrs. A. B. Wilson and children, of Lindsay, are spending a few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Camp-| bell. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sanguin (nee Miss Ruby Western) on their recent marriage. ~ Friends are sorry to hear Mr. Herb. Aldred had the misfortune to have his finger badly cut on Monday while sawing wood at Mr. W. Hoover's. A number motored down from To- ronto on Friday and spent the holiday at Port Hoover. Mr. and Mrs. Loy Rogers spent Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jacobs. bi The Public School closed on Thurs- day night for the Easter holidays. Miss Florence Robertson, returned to her home near Lindsay. Mr. and Mrs. William Stokes spent a few days with friends at Omemee. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sweetman vere visitors to Lindsay on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brackenridge ~ returned to their home at Westwood after spending the winter months with their daughter Mrs. L. Gillson. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Mortimeer and Florence spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Loy Rogers. a few days with friends 2 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Western were visitors to Lindsay on Friday. .| Monday. Mrs. Norman Jacobs spent Wednes- day with Miss Ella Western. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rodman, of Little Britain, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fisher. Mr. Thomas Heatlie, of Toronto, is spending a few days at Port Hoover. Mr. Walter Moase loaded a car of hogs at Seagrave Station on Friday. a .--.--.. Glee Club Concert There was such a wealth of enter- thinment in Port Perry last week, that the town people could not attend all the events. Unfortunately the High School Glee Club suffered most. The students had prepared an excellent program but the attendance by the public was very small. Indeed we think that parents in some cases could have made an additional effort to encourage the young folk in their fine work. One of the fine features of this en- tertainment was the display of the work of the students in art, vocational training and domestic science. A special exhibit of fret saw work was made by Fred Bown. He had a model of Nelson's tower, an English tram car and a clock, all which showed rare skill and patience in their pro- duction. John Farmer's electrically driven boats were another centre of interest. The experiment of the three swing- ing pendulums was most interesting. One thing is certain--nobody knows what will be the result of the drawing. The singing of the Glee Club and the Public School scholars was under 'the direction of Mr. Arthur Lynde. Mr. V. P. Stouffer gave two beauti- ful violin solos. MYRTLE School closed on Thursday of last week for the Easter vacation, the teacher Miss Pearl Vance, is spending the holiday season with her parents, at Bancroft. . Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hudgins, of Toronto, spent Good Friday with the{ former's mother Mrs. Hattie Hudgins. Miss M. Ross of Newcastle visited her sister Mrs. J. A. Carmichael -on If the fine drying weather continues the farmers will soon be on the land, and seeding operations will be quite Mr. Ralph Maynard, of. Woodville, ° PORT PERRY STAR THE ADVERTISING MEDIUM OF PORT PERRY AND VICINITY PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 9th, 1931 i Vd tei iy ------ . ' r 1 or ATS Kerra, s mr i VIRB A tin 7 id 50 ph / Pan calls, rubber balls! Skipping ropes thin, Tops that spin. 1 want to soar high That meets the sky. I want to listen, As I used to do, Sets every robin carolling, And faint and very far and clear the god Lovely mottled marbles, Silver-w heeled roller-skates, I want to play hopscotch, In a creaking old swing To the strange earth sounds Of seeds coming through: SONG FOR APRIL By MOLLY BEVAN in "The Blue When April, hand in hand with Spring, / Bell." There's something in the heart of me That mocks at adult dignity, Makes me long to run and play with bounce-y If April visited at the home of Mr. S. Porter, last week. Mr. Ben Davidson and his then of Brooklin have been busy during the week removing the snow fences along the Highway. A further indication of spring. The muskrat trappers are having a good catch this season. Mr. Frank Brown had his annual wood bee on Tuesday, when a number of saws and axes soon worked up a fine lot of stove wood. Mr. J. Wilson, of Oshawa, has en- gaged with Mr. Bert Duff, and has moved into part of Mr. Duff's house in the village. Mrs. Neal of Claremont has been visiting her daughter Mrs. Stewart Graham. Cd oversl hundred British boys i London, when they took : en hi Engineer of he Majetl oa re, HE Margot Ferguson Talks to ------ -------- -- I want to hunt fairies With gossamer wings, Who'll grant three wishes For magical things: I want to watch small Green parasols unfurl, When sugar-sticky chestnuts Their buds uneurl; And I want to imagine I'm alive again In the Upside-Down-Land Of puddles after rain. , a8 she's ever done, Keeps teardrops rainbowed by the sun; Incarnates all the beauty in the Age of Gdld, Then I have found in very truth The foundation of eternal youth; I'll count my age by Aprils that defy me to grow old! Reach Council Reach Council met on Saturday, April 4th, with all members present. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. Communications from A. E. Christ- ian, County Clerk, requesting infor- mation re one Christina Mason; from Victoria Trust & Saving Co., enclosing , cheque for arrears of taxes on part of lot 17, con. 7; from Robt. C. Muir, Chief Engineer of Municipal Roads, enclosing statement of subsidy al- lowed on road expenditures of Reach Tp., for 1920, $5561.02; from Pedlar People re culverts; from J. J. Morri- son, Sec'y United Farmers of Ontario, enclosing copy of resolution re re- duction of freight rates and request- ing the council's co-operation in se- curing same; from J. D. Adams Ltd., ré road machinery. Father General Accounts Passed Sam. Tummonds, $6.00, milk supplied Palmer family. Hydro-Electric, $7.72 lights for hall. J. Wright Crosier, $26.00, wood for hall. Jos Kilpatrick $18.00 one sheep killed by dogs. A. Grant, $2.00, valuing sheep. Plaxton- Hueston Co., $186.12, premium on In- surance. Road accounts passed for expenses incurred in breaking®snow roads: H. Wagg $24.80; Abe Wallace $40.40; F. Hortop, -61.40; Art Gray $63.30; N Prentice $29.50; A.M. Brayant $28.20; Cliff Ward $20.70; Clarence Cook, $36.80; Alvin Hunter $10.40; J. Ward $9.60; Walter Manns, $42.80; M. Truax $12.60; Jas. Mitchell $9.60; W. Blain $39.40; F. Sandison $36.60; Jas Masters, $21.60; Elgin White $43.20; Walter Lynde $60.40, Russell Taylor $27.00; Arthur Grant 13.00; John Col- leran $2.40; Jno Kay $26.00; Wm. Martin $1.60. experienced the thrill of their lives at the Schoolboy's Exhibit Olympia, I ) ould hes addy rE hint on was twelve year ol : e dozens. gazed in the world chatted over the do ily to her father. i n a telephone conv ation wi ly. He said he was very m ively recent steps in the wonde: "It was wonderful," tion with the world's largest liner in mid Atlantic. on Ferguson, daughter of the Assistant Chief t, M. t, with all the self- -- 1," she confessed after oving train to telephone in home or office and trans-Atlantic ultimate aim of Bell Telephone engineers-- SMITH--SPENCER In the presence of about twenty- five guests, a pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Spencer, Utica, on Saturday, April 4th, at 2 pm. when their daughter Nora May, became the bride of Geo. Henry Smith, son of Mrs. and the late G. W. Smith, of Toronto. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. J. O. Johnson, of Toronto, The bride looked charming in white beaded Georgette Crepe with veil and wreath of Orange blossoms, and car- ried a bouquet of roses. She also wore a string of pearls, the gift of the groom. The bride entered the room on the arm of her father, to the strains of Mendelsohn's Wedding March, played by Mrs. Joshua Dobson, and was attended by her twin sister, Mrs. Norman Gilbert, who acted as Matron of Honour, while the groom was supported by Mr. Gilbert. During the signing of the register, Mrs. C. W. Lakey sang, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." About three o'clock the guests entered the dining room which was tastefully decorated in pink and white, and partook of a sumptuous repast, while Miss Jessie Johns and Miss Aletha Barrett, poured tea. The bridal couple them left amid showers of confetti and good wishes for Picton and other Eastern points. The bride travelling in Monet blue ensemble suit, beige hat with shoes, stocking and gloves to match. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will re- side in Toronto. The groom's gift to the Matron of Honour, was a pearl on amber Toilet set; to the grooms- man, a set of military brushes, to Miss Barrett, a pair of silver candle- holders, to Miss Johns, a hand painted cake plate, and to the pianiste and soloist, a pair of silver vases. Before partaking of the wedding supper, the bride's Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gilbert, was baptized by Mr. Johnson. UTICA Mr. and Mrs. E. Kendall spent a few days last week in Chatham with their son, Mr. Frank Kendall. Miss Hosie is spending the Easter holidays at her home, Roseville. Miss Jean Miller, and Miss Vivian McKercher, are spending the holidays at their homes here. Miss Edith Lakey at Mr. T. Lakey's for Easter. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Geer at Ep- som on Sunday. Born--To Mr. and Mrs.Ivan Geer, a son. Mr. E. Skerratt is in Toronto under the doctor's care. We hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Harper, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harper, and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Lakey, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wilson, one evening last week. Mrs. H. Wagg is visiting at Prince Albert for the week. Mr. Norman Claughton has hired with Mr. J. Miller for a year. A number of boys from here chivaried Mr. and Mrs. Allin Christie at their new home last week. That's a game of getting even, if you have to wait a year and a half. A number from here attended Mrs. McKercher's sale at Epsom on Tues- day. Mrs. G. Bentley spent last week in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. F. Hortop in Oshawa on Friday. Miss Dorothy Medd and Mr. and little nephew, |- Mrs. Russell Lane home on Sunday. Miss Cora Christie has obtained a | position in Simpson's dressmaking | Department. | Mr. Merle MacGregor has hired with | Mr. Frank Hortop for a year. Miss Laura Thompson is leaving for | Belleville, on Saturday, where she | training at the General Hospital. | PAE Horticultural Society Meeting On Tuesday evening of this week, Mr. A. F. Maries, of Toronto, gave a most informative address in the Parish Hall, Church of the Ascension, on the "Culture of Roses." The ad- dress was well illustrated by diagrams and colored slides. Among many items of value in the address by Mr. Maries, he advised the following. Study the habit of the individual rose. If it is a vigorous bush it should be pruned thoroughly; if of slighter growth prune sparingly. In the case of older roses root pruning is also advocated. Pruning should be done will commence duties as a nurse-in- | Prompt payment of subscriptions will be much appreciated $1.50 per year in advance in the Spring after the leaf buds ap- pear. The cutting should be slanting, just above the bud, and with the lower side of the slanting cut of the other side of the stem to that on which the bud is growing. Roses should be hilled up for winter; but the earth for this purpose must be added to the bed and not dug from around the roots. Speaking of rose pests, Mr. Maries said, that aphis may be con- trolled by cold water spray or the use of a preparation known as "Ever- green," Among the best fertilizers for roses are cow manure and bone meal. Roses should not be fertilized at the time they are planted. The bushes should not be planted ' too deeply but the "knuckle" upon which the hybrid rose is grafted should be two inches below the surface of the soil. In planting, care should be taken to have the soil compact about the roots; but with a loose mulch of soil at the surface. Roses are pruned and hilled largely to save disturbance of the roots by the pressure of the wind on the bush. Moisture is best pre- served by constant cultivation. Much more of interest was told by Mr. Maries, who may at a later date return to Port Perry with a lecture of Landscape Gardening suitable for the average home. Persons wishing to join the Society should do so at once by communicating with the secretary, Miss E. Alexander (Phone 24) or with the President, Dr. J. B. Lundy. SEAGRAVE There passed away to rest at Whitby, on Saturday, March 28th, Barbara McLean, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm McLean. She was born in Mariposa Township 66 years ago, and was mar- ried to Carelli Lapp, of Cambray, where they lived for a number of years, then moving to Manitoba, and on account of ill health came back to Whitby, where she died. The late Mrs. Lapp was known for her patient and kindly personality and will be sadly missed by her many friends in the Home. The funeral was held at Cannington. Interment was made at Necropolis Cemetery. The late Mrs. Lapp was an aunt to Mrs. J. McLean, Seagrave, who has the sincere sym- pathy of friends. The Young People's Society was held on Tuesday evening in the Sun- day School room with the President, Mrs. B. Dowson, in the chair. Rev. Mr. Green had charge of the opening devotional exercises. After the busi- ness was transacted, a short program followed in which the following took part: a reading by Leonard Beadle, duet by Misses Norma and Fern Moon, a contest by Miss Ruth Stone, these were enjoyed and appreciated. The meeting closed with a hymn and the benediction. The Easter services on Sunday were well attended. Sunday School in the morning, having an attendance of over 100. The evening service was con- ducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Green, who preached a splendid and inter- esting sermon. The men's choir of 15 voices, under the leadership of the organist, Mrs. R. Scott, rendered special music. Miss Dorothy Orchard, Stouffville, is spending the Easter holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Boe and family of Bowmanville, Mr. and Mrs. Mcl- ville Sleep and family, of Brooklin, spent the week end with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tremeer, of Cresswell, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Harding. Miss Vera Tanner, of Toronto, spent the holiday and week end at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Boe and little daughter, of Beaverton, visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Beadle, jon Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Watson and family, of Cresswell, spent Easter Sunday with relatives. Mrs. (Rev.) B. F. Green and son Burge were visitors to Toronto a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs, J. Harding and Mr. Mac. McMillan, in Toronto last week. Mr. L. Beadle, Mr. S. Perkins, and Mr. L. Scott, who have spent the past three months at Pontypool, enjoyed a few holidays at their respective homes during the past week. Miss M. Armstrong is spending the Easter holidays with her parents at Bowmanville. . Miss Una Sleep, of Pleasant Point, is "spending the Easter vacation with her parents. . (continued on page eight) Ro A IG Rr I RTE Kn I RITES ET , Pe am AS SE eg .