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Wate your label; it tells when your subscription expires. $1.50 per year in advance. tif FE NES TERIA, 3 4 4 EDITORIAL : - == . sy "Such is the patriot's boast where'er we roam, His first, best country ever is at home' hy THE PLACE FOR "FUNNIES" A FEW FACTS ABOUT VITAMIN D ) x "It is a good thing to be able to laugh at one's The young lady or gentleman who lies out in self once in awhile; but not too often. If we the sun to secure the penetration of Vitamin D keep it up, the rest of the folk about us are apt may overdo the process, and may actually become to join in the laugh at our expense, Once that immune to the very element that is considered so & happens, it is difficult to shake off the idea that desirable for health. The tan takes the place of we are a bit of a joke, and not-to be taken cloth and keeps out the sunlight. ' seriously. In 1924 it was discovered that when foods which The funnies are really laughing at us--not in- contained Vitamin D were exposed to ultra-violet -dividually always, but every once in awhile the light, they acquired the property of cod liver N cartbonist hits on the pet weakness that afflicts oil to cure and prevent rickets. you and: me, and he holds it up to ridicule. A Vitamin D is as important to chickens as it is daily diet of funnies (with a special feast on Sun- to babies, - Without it they develop a disease : days) is not good food. One is apt to grow thin known as 'leg-weakness."" The best source from : in personal thinking on this kind of food. which to obtain this element is Yish liver oil. When the funnies cease to be funny, and be- Such are some of the facts gleaned from an come bitter or cynical; when the caricature de- excellent article in the August issue of "Science grades the human form and face so that one can Digest." 'e hardly distinguish them from -the animals, there - Em ---- is apt to be set up a distorted view'of life. There will always be a place for such cartoons .as "Birdseye Centre" and "Henry" and it will be a bad, sad day when we cannot laugh. But the time has come when something more is expected of us than to be up-to-date in the comic strip. * x + x + THE HOME IMPROVEMENT PLAN ° Evidently 'the "Home Improvement Plan" has met the needs of a great many people, particularly This is shown by bank borrowings to date, which amount to a total of $2,316,681.18. 'While it is admitted that borrowing money is not good practice for luxuries, it is wise to do so, in Ontario. . if by so doing one can prevent and much inconvenience. are essential to true success, Many farmers and others are in a position where repairs or additions It takes courage further expense good, a > for honorable men to go. into debt; but when the circumstances Taran, the plunge should be made, Pr Another phase of this matter that deserves at- « tention is the effect of increased business in re- ducing unemployment and relief costs. . The need of a survey of unemployment is made very evident as a result of the call for workers to The manager of an employment bureau in an eastern city asked the relief commission to send him the namse of men in certain trades who were receiving relief, as he | ae us spend this borrowed money. written to 205 men on the relief rolls, but only 20 replied, and of these 7 were suited for the work | thought he could place them. (8 stated, and were employed. This is the story throughout | & not unemployment, educational syste * 4 8» Marconi, = Torchbearer for a Neighboring World Guglielmo Marconi, inventor of the practical method of transmitting mes- sages by wireless, died last week in Rome. He was 63 years of age. Dur- ing those 63 years he struggled and J gave shape to a method of communica- | tion, so _revolutionary, so vast-in its scope, that we have even yet fio proper idea of its full possibilities. The fruit of his labour is already bountiful. Its seed is sown and re- sown across the world. It has forced on us 'a new idea of space, and a new outlook toward our neighbour. Most | important of all, the voice of wireless " , has taught us that the world is our : neighbour as truly as the little village close by. It has flashed our messages across continuent and ocean in the fraction of a second, Slowly and surely it has grown from the 'apparatus, crude by. . comparison, that Marconi used in 1901 > to send his firat dotted signals across | the Atlantic from Newfoundland to : London, to the scientifically sensitive - instruments of to-day, that can not NC only telegraph messages but pictures, | As far back as 1899 it saved lives when a lightship was wrecked in a To-day it sends assistance ng to whole flood, fire or war- torn areas, Its commercial value is ] incalculable and its educational assets "juat-beginning to be tapped. . Marconi opened a door that will ! broaden and enrich our lives marvel- f * Jously if we have the intellectual | >» capactiy to direct its use in the right channels, orm, i A BR CAESAREA Miss Batty, of Oshawa, has her mother from Brantford visiting her at Williams' Point, | ah Mr, and Mrs, Shalmerding of Mon- ; ) Ne ------" EE ------ but unemployability. has not been able 'to keep in touch with the demands of business. making a start in the right direction. Monday is Civic Holiday. .are guests at the Kenosha, other grains, Letters were the Dominion-- . Our * But we are treal, House. For over twenty-five years they have returned to Caesarea for their holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Sears are entertaining friends /from London, England, who are touring U. S. A. and. Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Ransom ana Bobby are enjoying a motor trip to Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec. Fish stories are always exciting but this one was exciting in reality. Mr. Ray Grinnell;-of-Shady- Acres was on the dock Monday morning when he saw a maskinonge swimming near. Ray dashed to the house and hastened to cast a line, and then to draw in. When the line broke Ray jumped in clothes and all and caught the lunge with his hands, Mr. P. Randall is on holidays now for two weeks and plans to enjoy a trip to Brockville and points east, Mrs. Moore and Kathleen from Wind- sor are guests of Mrs, Randall, Mr, and Mrs, Ri. Randall and Mrs. Donald Randall are also holidaying here, Mr. Herbert visited his cottage at Wililams'™ Point last week after re- turning from a motor trip to Gaspe, Mrs. Black, of Toronto, is holidaying at Caesarea, "A number from Caesarea enjoyed the ice cream social at Nestleton on Friday evening when Mrs. (Rev.) Forbes, Dominion President of the W. M. S:«of the United Church, gave a splendid address on methods of travel she used in her recent tour thsough Japan, China and Koeea. Her de- Beriptions.-of the ride in jin-rickshas and sedan chairs down hill was quite amusing, while at the same time she left with us the great need of help in those lands. Mr, and Mrs, Forbes flew 2000 miles inland to West China, A real storm was very violent over Caesarea and Wililams' Point for a short time on Thursday. Many trees were snapped or 'pulled out by the wind, and nineteen hydro poles were down in. less than a mile, A tree sixty feet tall broke off and fell two feet away from the cottage occupied * * % » OUR PLATFORM FOR THE PORT PERRY | STAR. It is becoming customary by forward looking newspapers to formulate a platforni." sciously we have been working to build a paper that is according to a platform that might well now be itemized: 1. To promote the welfare of the folk at home. 2. To encourage good citizenship, 3. To give an unprejudiced report of local news. 4, To print informative articles that affect the lives of the people of this community. 6, To support all movements for the public - Uncon- 6. To promote an educational istem 4 that shall - meet modern needs, * LER * HARVEST TIME = Last year this section of the country suffered severely from drought, crop in most lines, of oats that is thin in the head, but wheat has done well, and there are good prospects as to The hay crop was heavy. Fruit seems to be setting well, and promises well if no untoward conditions come. Compared to many other localities in Canada, - we have every cause to be thankful, wheat shortage in the West it is probable that grain prices will continue strong. This year there is a good Occasionally one sees a field Owing to * 2/9 HORSES COMING BACK . Farmers are not the only people who will be pleased to learn that the horse is coming back to - Canadian farms. tractive in a good horse. his automobile; but he has affection and consider- ation for his horse. There is something very at- A man may be proud of 2 by Mrs. Frost. Two trees in Mr. Rob- inson's yard were struck and Mr, Lease's house was struck. No serious damange was done and the community feels all have cause to be thankful. The Regatta at Caesarea is the most important event in prospect. It is to be held on Civic Holiday but the fiela sports are being held on Saturday afternoon, July 81. The program for field day is'ready and the children are ready, too, WALT ~ For the Regatta great interest seems to be stirring. Kaye and Burns have a displacement boat to compete. Mr, Archer of Port Perry; has a six cylinder, very fast boat, and also a four cylinder boat to enter, Mr. Archer has carired off the Hodson trophy and if he wins this year will be able to keep it. Mr. Norman Robinson has a new boat this year--Virginia--ready for the regatta. It is robin egg blue, mahogany top, real leather cushions, and is as lovely as its name, It simply glides over the waters of Lake Scugog with ease and great speed, even though its owner says its slow. . Altogether the Regatta promises to be very thrilling and we feel assured of a very enjoyable day on Civic Holi- day at Caesarea. Mr. Sears is presi. dent of the Association this year, The Kenosha House has guests registered from Buffalo, N.Y., Toron- to, Windsor," Cumberland, Me.,, New- market, Grandbeau, Manitoba, and re- ports an excellent season of business. Several ladies of Oshawa enjoyed a dinner party at the Kenosha House last week. Mr. and Mrs, Harry Jones, of To- ronto, spent Sunday with:Mrs, Frost. Mr. and Mrs. Rastall, of Toronto, has been holidaying at Caesarea. [tris i OED 'Write to your friends, and nvite them to come to "Port Perry and enjoy Our Big Sports Day--Aupus 2nd. LEY FAR RT OF BLACKSTOCK UNITED CHURCH BRIEF HISTORIC SKETCH Compiled by Special Historical Committee. N THE earlier. days of Blackstock's history, the local Bible Christian Church, a brick structure, was situated near the southern end of the village between the present home of Mrs. Archer and the house owned by Mrs. O. Wright. At the same time, the worshippers of the Canada Methodist connection held service in a frame church on the site of the present United Church building, Former worshippers in the Methodist frame church recall the high pulpit, reached by a stairway leading to a door, When the preacher had entered, and closed the door, he was, indeed, "high and lifted up", a man "set apart" to a "high office." The congregation knelt in prayer, and on the bare floor, without the convenience of kneeling stools, and the occasional irreverent who failed to assume this posture was likely to receive a reprimand from the pulpit. The offering was received in "Poor Boxes", or wooden receptacles with long handles, which were sometimes difficult:to manipulate, and as they were passed about, more than one person received on inadvertent but uncom- fortable, rap on the head. Little can be learned as to the form of service in the Bible Christian | Church, but it is known that at the time of its opening 65 years ago, a clock was presented by Aaron Butler. This timepiece, recently repaired by Mur. Hector Shortridge, still keeps good time, in the basement of the present United Church. The union of the Bible Christian and Methodist Churches took place fifty- three years ago, in 1884, after which service was held, for three years, in the Bible Christian Church, the frame church being left vacant. . Rev. W. C. Washington, then minister, continued to serve for about two years after union, organizing a "Prayer Band", which was maintained for some time afterwards, and numbered amongst its members at least three latér ministers, --Revs: George Beacock, H. T. Ferguson and W. E. Hassard--and two or more Sunday School superintendents--James Beacock and W. C. Ferguson, whose sons, Rev. C. H. Ferguson, of Bethany, and Rev. Merrill Ferguson, of West Africa, are to-day, rendering worthy service in the ranks of the Christian Ministry. Next in succession came Rev. R. Hassard, whose three years of service saw the building of the present church and sheds, and the opening of the church, the half-centenary of which is now being celebrated. Much voluntary labour was given at the time of building, and Mr. and Mrs. Hassard regularly invited all helpers to dinner. Large quantities of food were donated, and the young women helped bake and serve. Mr. I. G. Graham was the contractor, and Mw. Harry Oliver, still living, laid the masonry and brickwork, Materials from the earlier buildings were largely used in the construction of both the church and sheds. When the tay of opening came, all costs had been met, or subscribed, and, free of debt, the church entered upon its half-century of service. Opening services, on Sunday, were held morning, afternoon and evening, being conducted by Rev. Mr. Matthews, of Oshawa, District Chairman, and Rev. Mr. Willoughby. Great crowds were in-attendance, and the preachers emphasized the opportunity of the Christian Church and the privilege of all Christians to pray and co-operate for the advancement of the Kingdom of God. Service was held on Monday forenoon also, after which a Fowl Dinner was served at noon. For this, great preparation had been made. Being solicited for donations of food, all friends supplied, in abundance, cream, eggs, meat, flour, butter, fowl, etc., and these were gathered and baked in several homes. It is on record that one woman, with a young girl tending the oven, baked over 80 pies. Supper, too, was served in due course, and then an inspirational programme, including powerful and convincing addresses, launched the church upon her career of ministry to the community, and to the world. Rev. William Kenner succeeded to the pastorate, being nobly helped by LMrs, Kenner, who was also an able preacher. Many revival meetings were held, and much spiritual work accomplished. Rev. R. L. Edwards followed, in the early nineties. Both he and Mrs. Edwards had a fine social approach to their people, and were much loved. Cadmus Church was built about this time. i Rev. N. Drew held a brief, earnest pastorate, and then came Rev, E. E. Howard, ever known as a sincere Christian, and a helpful friend to the un- fortunate. It was at about this time that Nestleton Church was built. Then, about the turn of the century, Rev. Mr. McDonald was pastor for one year, being succeeded by, Rev. J. R. Butler, a great temperance worker, 'very genial and sympathetic, with a remarkable memory for faces and names Rev. R. A. Delve was the next minister, a fine singer and musician, con- scientious and efficient in pastoral work. Rev. J. U. Robins, succeeding, accomplished much by way of reorganiza- tion of the Sunday Schools. He was a fine preacher, and able in all respects. Mrs. Robins, also, rendered notable help in the choir. Although Rev. Isaac and Mrs. Snell, who next came, were both handi- capped by indifferent health, they were always willing to "spend and be spent", and Mr, Snell became recognized as a preacher of consecutive and orderly thought, clearly presenting the Gospel message. As the Great War spread its horrors abroad, Rey. J. J. Mellor came to the charge, but soon enlisted for military service, and his term was completed by Rev. J. W. Totten, an elderly man, of splendid, endearing qualities, who concluded his active ministry on this field, and afterwards supevannuated. Many young men of the church connection served in the Great War. The names of the heroic dead are inscribed on the cenotaph at the village corner, while those who returned are honoured in the community. May their memory be glorious! During the influenza epidemic, which took dreadful toll, the personal qualities of Rev. J. R. Bick rendered him especially effective in ministering to suffering families. He left a fine all-round record. Rev. R. G. Carruthers was minister when the present fine parsonage was built by Mr. George Marlow, of Nestleton, the brickwork being laid by Mn. Harry Oliver. Mr. Carruthers worked earnestly and effectively, 'and Mre. Carruthers helped much as an elocutionist. Union of the local Methodist and Presbyterian bodies was effected some years before the organic Church Union in 1926, and worship has since been happily conducted in the present building, now named Blackstock United Church, Rev. J. E. Griffith, son- in law of Rev. Dr. R. P. Bowles, brought to the work a fine physique, a resolute purpose, and the religious fervour of his Welsh ancestry. His organizing ability is still in evidence in the Sunday School. The congregation expressed much sympathy during the prolonged illness and passing of Mrs. Griffith, Rev. F. W. Newell, who followed, was a Yoon preacher and faithful pastor. During his term, despite the difficulties of depression years, the last remnant of debt was cleared from the parsonage. The present pastor, Rev. H. J. Bell, and Mrs. Bell, ask the prayers of the congregation, that, in the life work to which they have been consecrated, they may receive Divine help to make plain the way of salvation through Christ. . 1 EE -- SSS SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. recent 'years, and a. fine co-operative "Spirit exists, not only amongst the organizations of the pastoral charge, but interdenominationally, 'with sister churches of the district. The congregation is to be congratulated upon its vecord." In retrospect it may be said that, despite individual or collective errors, or failures to rise to the full opportunity of the high calling in Christ Jesus, the local church has borne a true and worthy destimony through the years, and now, facing a future in which world conditions are insecure and menacing, it stands firm in the confidence of God's_ appointment, its eye not dim, nor its natural strength abated. = La Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and corner stone, Chosen of the Lord, and precious, Binding all the Church in one, Holy Zion's help forever, And her confidence alone, To this temple, where we call Thee, Come, O Lord of hosts, to-day; With Thy wonted loving-kindness - Hear Thy servants, as they pray, And Thy fullest benediction BLACKSTOCK On Sunday and Monday, July 25th and 26th, very successful anniversary services were conducted in commem- oration of the building and opening of Blackstock United Church. Printed invitations had been sent out to "all former ministers and residents who could be located, and from coast to coast, and from distant points in the United States came interested wor- shippers. The crowds taxed the pacity of the church auditorium, many being unable to enter in the evening. All expressed themselves as pleased with the dainty arrangement flowers and other decorations by Mrs. IY. Thompson and Mrs. IY. Stinson, and with the artistic painting and stencil work done by Charles Venning and N. McCurdy. The guest preacher of the morning wag Rev. W, [£. Hassard, son of Rev, R. Hassard, the minister when the church was built. Rev, C. IL. Fergu- Bethany, a native of Cart- wright, assisted. A special feature was a duet by Mr. and Mrs, Jas. 1. Beacock, of Myrtle, who were in the choir at the opening, fifty years ago, Mis. Beacock at that time being or- ganist, Mrs, Spencer, formerly Miss M. Beacock also sang a beautiful solo. The -choir-was--composed of members of former days. Mr. Hassard, intvo- duced by the pastor, Rev. H. J. Bell, recalled the early work of the church, in which, as a student, he preached his first sermon, and convincingly outlined ca- of son, of its testimony through the years. In the evening the preacher was Rev. C. €. Washington, also a son of a former pastor, who preached very effectively from the text, divinely im- perative, "Thou shalt love." He was assisted by Rev. W. I. Hassard, Rev. Milton Sanderson, a native of Cart- wright; and son-in-law of the late Stanford Swain. A beautiful solo was rendered by Miss Reta Swain, L.T.C. M., daughter of William Swain, of Saskatchewan, and granddaughter of R. H. Prust, former choir leader for over thirty years, Many former mj and shippers sent feffitations, to which fitting reference was made by the pastor. On Monday afternoon, Men's Soft- ball teams from Scugog, Whithy ann the home district, and girls' softball teams from Hampton played spirited games. The preparatory work of the sports committee, under the CONVenor- ship of George Crawford, is much ap- preciated. A splendid supper was evi- dencing the cooking skill of the ladies, and their fine co-operative spirit which contributed immensely to the notable success of the occasion. Another very pleasing and successful feature was a booth in which the ladies sold refresh- ments and novel souverins. During the afternoon, speeches re- 1sters WOr- served, calling old days in the church and com- munity, and expressing bright hope for the future, were given by W. ( Ferguson, Robert Philp, Wm. Swain, W. A. VanCamp, Dr. I. Prust, Mrs. W: A. VanCamp, and Revs. Milton Sanderson and W. I, Hassard., Fel- icitations from the Anglican Church were conveyed by Rev. C. C. Harcourt and S. Jeffrey. The chairman, Rev. H. J. Bell, in a brief summary, showed the hopeful and enthusiastic all the speeches, which, instead of dis paraging the present in favour of "the good old times", the wonderful im- provement through the years, and the revealed advancement in righteous- ness, The evening's entertainment, in the spacious, new arena, was heartily ap- note~in preciated and enjoyed by all. Miss Mildred MacDuff, elocutionist, Brook- Sunday School, Young People's and Adult Life work have grown during lin, contributed very entertaining and RT PERRY'S BIG DAY OF SPORTS---16 hours of Fun, 30¢ Shed within its walls alway. 1 "by Miss L. McQuade, were Accordian solos very fine; Jimmie Hood, of Scugog, costumed as "Mickey Mouse", sang and recited with most amusing effect. The selec- tions of Greenbank Quartette and Mr. V. P. Stouffer, violinist, of Port Perry, were of a very high order, and Miss Reta Swain, musical instructress in Alma College, St. Thomas, rendered solos of great beauty and charm. Hearty votes of thanks were tendered individually, to the entertainers, and on motion of Leslie Beacock, to the pastor, as chairman. A general and informal good-fellowship meeting fol- lowed, before the guests took their de- parture to their widely scattered homes. uplifting numbers, Recent visitors were: Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Hoskin and Murvay, Mr. and Mrs. D. Dyer and Helen of Columbus,, Mr. and Mrs, T. Slemon, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. M. Heard and Elgin of En- nizkillen, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoskin of Oshawa with Mr. and Mrs. W. Hos- kin. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Larmer and family" with Mr. and Mrs. M. Graham; Meo and Mrs. Harvey Ginn and family ol Bethany, with Mr. and Mrs, J. Ginn; My. and Mrs. Norton VanCamp and family of Elmira with relatives; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wright of Oshawa with Mr. and Mrs. John Larmer; Mr. and Mrs. Herb Trewin, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Woods and daughter, of Ot- tawa, with relatives; Mr. and Mrs. B. Ferguson and family, of Oshawa, My. and Mrs. Bruce Ferguson of Hampton with Mr. and Mrs. 2. Dorrell; Mr. and Mrs. N. Wright, of St. Catharines, Mr. and Mrs. R. Philp, of Burketon, with relatives; Miss Aileen Devitt, Guelph, with her parents Mr, and Mrs. C. P. Devitt; Miss Ferga Johnston, of To- ornto, with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. Johnston; Mrs. Emma Fice, of Oshawa with Mr. and Mrs. E. Darcey; Mrs. Mary Burns, of Toronto, with her sister Mrs, R. Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. J. EF. Beacock, Myrtle, Mrs. Spencer, orth Mr. Geo. Houston, Toronto, Miss Gertrude Henry, Orono, Mrs. S. Beae iE Toronto, Miss Reta Swain, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. I. Werry and family, Enniskillen, with Mr and Mrs. A. VanCamp; Mrs. W. McCullum, Winnipeg, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Maddick of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Mad- dick, Hamilton, with Mr. and Mrs. J. Strong; Mr. IF. Waldon, of the T.T.C., Toronto, with his cousins, Smith Bros. Miss Wilma and Jessie VanaCmp have returned home after a two weeks' holiday with their grandmother Mrs. M. Smith, Master Ronald Hudson, of Oshawa, is holidaying with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. A. Rahm. An Excellent Piece of Work Very seldom has so good a piece of work been done in_a piece of public property in Port Perry as that now bing finished at the Fair Grounds. The track has been put into shape, the centre plowed, levelled, rolled, moved, and spudded, The driveway entrance moved back from the road and enlarged, the driveway levelled, cement abutments placed under the grandstand, a new starter's stand built, and similar improvements around the grounds. Seeing is believ- ing. Go and have a look to see what the committee has done, Those men deserve great praise. : Business men, Fair Board and the Council undertook the work jointly.