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MR. JOSEPH BAIRD AN APPRECIATION ONE OF THE "OLD GUARD" Many of the older residents of Manchester and Reach must have read with a feeling of deep personal loss of the death, on January 2nd, of Mr, Joseph Baird, Until the last few years, when failing health had lessened his activities, he had been a familiar figure in the village and township, radiating goad cheer wherever . he went. To those in sickness or trouble he was ever ready to give warm sympathy and practical help: he was a real exemplifica- tion of the truth, "A friend in need is a friend indeed." Toward anyone or anything. mean or crooked, no one could be more caustic or severe; direct and honorable in all his own dealings, he had a proper scorn for the trickster or the knave, Prior to' the death of his wife, who passed away several years ago, the Baird home was a centre of village life, where a kindly hospitality was dispensed. There comes to the writer of this small tribute just now the memory of a jolly New Year's Eve party in the big living-room, where old-time dancing was enjoyed -to the lively playing of a local "fiddler" and the stentorian voice of Mr, Baird, "calling off." On such occasions "Joe",.as everybody Saled him, was the most genial of hosts and the jolliest of the 0 Another, and very different, picture is called up by memory --a scene on a bitterly cold winter's morning at the Port Perry railway station, when the body of a former resident of the locality was brought home by relatives. There on the platform stood the staunch old friend, "Joe" Baird, to. meet the mourners with warm hand-clasp and to accompany them on their sad errand to Pine Grove Cemetery. Always on hand when his presence could in any way help or hearten, it mattered not what discomfort or incon- venience to himself might be involved. . Mr. Baird held by the faith of his fathers and was a member of St. John's Presbyterian Church, Port Perry. An only son, Herbert, a bank manager in Western Canada, survives. Fortunately he was able to be with his father during . the last fortnight. During the past few weeks stalwarts in Peter Christie and Manchester has lost two of her Joseph Baird. It is such char- acters, in their rugged strength and sterling integrity, who are pillars of community life. And, since a nation is just an aggre- 'gation of communities, it is not 'too much to say that such char- acters are the pillars of the national life. May their type never ~- fail among us! -- - The regular Young People's _ meeting was held on Wednesday ~ evening with not as large an at- tendance as usual . Owing to the absence of the president, Miss Gertiude McFarland, the Vice-President, took the chair. The meeting was in charge of 'Mr. Gordon Maxwell. The Scripture reading was taken by Mr. Stanley Nowell and the topic by Mr. Fred Broad. A short program followed consisting of several instrumental numbers by Mr. Carpenter, a trio of Messrs. Fred Broad, John Weldon and Stanley Nowell sang a pleasing number. The rest of.the even- ing was spent in games and con- 8 "Zion hockey team under the management of Stanley Sparks played an interesting game with Little Britain, 'on Thursday afternoon, it very difficult to put the puck in past Melville Aldred, Britain's goalie, but as Britain players were very tricky they secured 14 goals to Zion's three. This was Zion's first hockey game this season and we all wish the boys better success in the future. A crokinole and euchre party was held in Port Hoover school house on Friday evening, Jan- uary bth, directed by Messrs. Howard Foster, Edwin Mitchell, and Stanley Sparks. At 9.30 the signal was given for the games to commence, crokinole and euchre were played from 2 9.30 to 11.30 when the tallies were gathered and the winners announced. George Stokes re- ceived the prize for the 'highest ~crokinole count and Albert Lane for euchre. The tables were «then cleared away and Mr. and Mrs. Gilson came forward and provided the music for an hour's dancing, It was anounced that _a similar party would be held on "January. 19th; Sunday School and Church Services were held as usual with a large number present, As it was missionary Sunday, George Stokes read an interesting Mis- Bionary reading. Church ser- vices were conducted by the pas- "tor, Rev. Mr. Green who preach- "ed a very inspiring sermon. The choir rendered a pleasing an- hem, "Thine for Service." Mr, Albert Lane of Toronto is ding a few days with his il rs. Stanley Sparks. Mrs. H. Dunn @pent a few in Peterboro, visiting" her and who is in the hospital going an operation for his ends hope for a speedy , Hall and Mrs. Rdg a ridge spent Saturday 7 nding the Tuneral 2 8s wife, the late ria d has CF! li Zion players found: a few days in Toronto attending the funeral of her brother. * Mr. and 'Mrs. Stanley Sparks spent the week end with her sis- ter in Toronto. Friends here were sorry to hear of 'the death of Mr. Luke Day who body was found frozen to death at his home on the townline, north of Asburn, on Wednesday. The funeral was held on Friday, interment taking place in Burn's-Cemetery, Ash- burn. Donald Boe of Port 'Pery met with a painful accident last week while driving a milk truck for Blakely of Seagrave, it skidded on the icy pavement about two miles north of here and upset, the driver had an arm fractured and received other injuries as well, what milk was saved was returned to the patrons the next day and the truck was towed to Pengallys' Garage where it had to be extensively overhauled. Rev. Mr. Totton was still con- fined to the house on Sunday, Mr. Farmer of Port Perry took charge of his north apointments and Rev. Mr. Simpson of Brook- lin had the service here, his dis- course was 80 practical 'and help- ful that the congregation hope to here him again.. Mr. Totton hopes to be well enough to preach here next Sabbath even- ing, when the Sacrement of the Lord's Supper will be served at close of the service. On Mon- day night January 16th, the an- nual Congregational Meeting will be held here , when reports for the year's work will be given and new officers elected for 1934 Mr. Harold Totton of Toronto University spent the week end with his parents. Our local blacksmith, Mr. Stephens has been confined to the house and under medical care for several days, suffering from an attack of the flu. This was very unfortunate as during 80 much ice a number of cus- tomers were disappointed on coming to the shop, but he hopes to be behind the-anvil again in 'a few days, The annual Sunday School meeting was held in the hich basement on Wednesday, night, in the absence of Rev. ton, Mr. Beacock AA 'and Mr. K. Moyer acted as sec- retary. Reports from the dif- ferent departments were read, and the school was found to be in splendid shape financially and otherwise, to commence the New Year, The following officers 'were elected: Superint, Mr. J.| Beacock; Assist. Sup. Mr, eorge Pater Secretary Allin Downey ; Hervi Painter; Bl, Ses. Poste Cradle Roll Sip, ) Mr, Ci holm; Temperance S.|truck. Mr. Warren received a .|uncle, Mr. George Bond, is visit- Steady, Fresh Advertising Pays the Advertiser Secretary, Mrs. Lane; Librarian, Mrs. D. Leury;. Pianist, Miss L. Tordiff; Teachers, Mrs. E. E. Mole, Mrs. A. Carmicheal, Mr. Painter, Mrs. Cross, Mrs. Hugo Bradley, Mrs. Clarence Harrison, Mrs. Hattie Hudgins, Mrs. F. Booth, and Mrs, Dave Leury, the teachers were given the power to choose their own assistants. Suggestions were made for get- ting larger attendance both at school and church this year. Prince Albert Congratulations to Mrs. Wor- den on having reached, on De- cember 23rd, her ninetieth birth- day in comparatively good health. Mrs. Worden still does her own housework. We are sorry to hear that Mr. and Mrs. John Warren were in a. motor car accident, . During the icy weather the car they were in skidded across the pave- ment and ran into a standing broken rib and a general shaking up. : Miss Nellie Spence of Toronto called on a number of former friends last week and left a very men's Association.. Mrs. E. Andrews who with her attended .the funeral of their ing her mother, Mrs. R. Bond, for a few days. Mr. G. Jeffrey of Brooklin, also attended the fnueral of his cous- in, Mr. Bond. Mr. Milton Butson of Epsom spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Butson. Mr. T. Swift has gone to To- ronto to spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs, John Warren are home again after visiting Osh- awa and Oakville friends. which met at the home of Mrs: officers for 1934. -All the same officers were returned with the exception of the president and vice-president who exchanged offices. This Association is in able to give each member" an office. Mrs. Philp and Miss Hiscox provided lunch. Some sixteen ladies were present in spite of the weather. Whether it's cold or whether it's hot, we're bound to have weather whether or not. Communion service which was to have been held in this. church last Sunday was postponed, owing -to Rev. W. J. H. Smyth having to atend the funeral of a friend at Omemee, Mr. S. Far- mer of Port Perry took the preaching service and gave us a practical and helpful address. "Mr. O. Harper of Epsom, visit- ed with friends on Sunday. CARD OF THANKS The undersigned wish to thank the many friends and neighbors, also the teachers and pupils of Port Perry High School, for their kindness during the time of the illness of Lavern Martyn, owning to his accident last Octo- ber. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Martyn. poraPor ANNUAL CEMETERY MEETING The annual meetiig of the Pine Grove Cemetery Company will be held in the Town Hall, Port Perry, at 2.80 p.m. on Monday, January 16th, 7084, Business - Treasurer's Report, Auditors' Report, Election of Officers, J. T. Dobson, . eo VA Widden, President. Sec'y.| friends. substantial donation for the Wo- : cousin, Miss P. Reid of Toronto| The Women's Association | Lyle, last week, held election of |. the enviable position of being| Send the ang onkl 3 je tter from home, is like i » long | " paper. Leader for this last.session, a | discussions was defeated, it | something in the nature of a hy | elected Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party in 1925, and held that "| Hepburn, rising young Federal Liberal niember, to succeed him. | comment on his election as House Leader, Liberal Leader Mitchell F. Hepburn deliberately remained far away from the "| caucus, not wishing to have it appear that he w "liquor policy of his party. He fought Premier Ferguson on the - | has been instrumental in bringing out of chaos, and was compelled, -| them to'decide. So far as I am concerned there will be the closest ; Teg "Good Morning. It's time] paid my sub- scription." "Thank you. It would help a great deal if everybody was as. 'prompt as you are." e $e XR MES CAE Please look at the label on your| It will tell you when your subscription i is due. - Sinclair and his Prior to th Globe was advised that no ship was d the beer and wine issue, for ce was "nev : To 0, Wine insu io iia finish of iy [ posed Po stated: "I've been t been a Liberal since 1896, the gid I ever boile 4 being ied Wilfrid Laurier, The trouble Shparently was that. Shey wan ranted 5 enated name. I have stood by. : the Liberal Party, and, in Words of the Scripture, I have fough the béasts of Ephesus. uy instructi 5 were to carry on. th House Be and I did it to the best of my a bility EH _ Mr, Sinclair first entered the Legislature in 1 position until two years ago, when the party selected Mitchell F. The new Liberal House Leader is a native of Ingersoll. He was first elected to the Legislature in 1926. He declined to make any influencing proceeding in any manner whatever, 3 igen A firm prohibitionist, Mr. Sinclair, the retiring Leader, on' numerous occasions has refused to consider any change in "the edna 0. T. A., and was beaten in the election of 1926, He is a very popular' Mayor of the City of Oshawa, whose financial affairs he by his very popularity there, to accept acclamation at a 'time - when he wished to drop out of municipal politics. ALS Last night leaders of the Liberal and Progressive Parties in Ontario promised fullest support and Land Eropres to Dr. MeQuib- ban. - Mitchell F. Hepburn, M.P., Provincial Liberal Leader, : clared; "The members of the Legislature exervised their ht to : elect their own House Leader, They have elected Dr. McQuibban. I can asure you we are the closest of personal friends and in sympathy with each other. We will 'co-operate to the fullest : extent and I think work well together. I might add, too, Dr. Me ~~ = = Quibban stands in well with the leaders of the party, even with the board of strategy. : Hon. Harry C. Nixon, 'Progressive. Leader, said: Au § under- stand the Liberal members of the Legislature have elected Dr. = i McQuibban as their House Leader. It was a matter entirely for Ba | harmony from the Progresive group," Mr. Nixon stated also that Douglas M Canipbell, newly | chosen East: Kent representative, a Liberal-Progressive 'nominee, a may sit 'where he chooses' in the. Legislature. He supposed his | decision to sit with the Liberals or Progressives, as the case might 'be, would be influenced by the wishes of his own constituents. ~~ Indeclaring that he had carried out as best he could his duties ~ * |'as Liberal House Leader, Mr. Sinclair stated he had received ies one communication from Mr. Hepburn, in answer to a letter he had sent the Provincial Leader in 1931. The letter was as follows: "I am calling a caucus of the Liberal members. for Friday, Feb. 13th, at 10.30 a.m, in the Liberal committee rooms at the Parlia- |'ment Buildings for 'the purpose of. _discussing . the work of the 3 '| session, and to give you an opportunity to meet the Liberal mem- ore _ | bers." This was discussed at our last caucus, and thought to be the 8 most available time for such a meeting. I hope you. will be able ihr EN to attend." id i In reply, Mr. Hepburn said: = "On arriving back in Toronto today I received your: letter i in- forming me of the caucus of the-Liberal members of the Legisla- ture at the Parliament Buildings tomorrow. a b "In view of the fact that I am not an elected member of the Ete | Ontario Legislature, I prefer not to make any appearance at the : i Parliament Buildings during the session. Such a' visit would doubtless, be .used by our opponents to infer dual control, and I rd OO wish it understood that the leadership in the House rests entirely SER 5 in you as House Leader. I do not wish to be a party to any action ui | that would cause the slightest embarrassment to you or-to any ee Liberal member in the Legislature, and I am sure that you, as : § House Leader of the Liberal Party, and the 'members themselves = reciporacte that feeling. . ' "We all have as our chart the. platform recently adopted by the Ontario Liberals in convention, and itis my earnest desire that" we co-operate to the fullest extent in developing the principals contained therein. is "In the near future, however, I hope to have the 'leastre of meeting you and the members in the offices of the Ontario Liberal Association, together with officers of the Ontario Liberal Associa- -B tion, together with: officers of the association, = "I would apreciate it very much if 'you will read this letter to ~~ the members in caucus, in order that they might be aware of my : | position in this matter," Mr. Hepburn had' declared. er "From 'that day to this," said Mr. Sinclair, "I have. 'heard nothing to the contrary from Mr. Hepburn." Pasteurized Products ARE SAFEST AND BEST Phone your orders. We do the rest 8 PORT PERRY DAIRY G. OWEN, Proptieior i: Phone 238 THE CHOICE OF GOOD MEATS. Is EASY IF You BUY £13