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County Council (continued from front page) the government for road construgtion, such as gasoline tax and licenses, which, unfortunately, wag 9) all ap- plied for that purpose. <4 OFFICIALS OF DEPT OF EDUCA. | TION TENDERED ADVICE TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL | If Ontario County Council acts on © --. A---------------------------------------- yrile Station Mr. W. E. Harrison of Latchford is visiting for a week or two with re- latives here and in Toronto, Mr, Clifford Luery of Sterling spent a few days of last week with his uncle and aunt Mr, and Mrs. D. Luery.' Miss E. Smith spent the week end with her sister Mrs, Tilley, of Mount Albert. Many of our citizens took advantage of the week-end excursion to Toronto, and went up to see Santa Claus. In honour of the wedding anniver- sary of Mr. and Mrs, O, Lane on Fri- day last, a number of friends from Oshawa and: Myrtle gathered at their advice tendered by officials of the De-| home for a big celebration' and Pre: partons of Education and Municipal | sentation. Affairs, the contentious school grants There was a good Stiendanee at the question will be settled at this session | meeting of the Woman's Missionary once and for all, and the lawsuit now pending between the Town of Whitby Board of Education and the County Council will be withdrawn. It will be recalled that at the Jan- uary session the County Council de- cided to pay monies due to the Muni- ipalities for the education of County ipils in the year 1936 on the basis of \amendMents to the High and Con- tion Schoo! Acts passed at the last/session of the Ontario Legislature, effective on January 1st of this year. One of the claims was from the Board of Education, of Whitby for ap- proximately $9,000 and the Council decided on the basis of the 1037 Act, to pay only about half of that amount, a cheque on account b2 ng forwarded to the Board at Whitby, marked '"'pay- ment in full", which was at once re- fused. After several attempts to have this matter straightened out the Board of Education instructed the solicitor to institute legal proceedings and a writ, claiming $8,100 was issued last week, whereupon the County filed a statement of defense. After listening to the address from Dr. Rogers, director of education for the province, and J. P. Coombes, in- ~ spector of the Department of Muni- cipal Affairs, a resolution was passed, moved by Reeve Wm. Parrott, of Reach Township, and Lyman Gifford of East Whitby, that this council cal- culate and pay thd payments to schools for teaching county pup iils in the year 1936, to be raised under the Act in force in 1936, and any deficit on this account will be taken care of by gen- eral levy next year. C- win Pass Amendments. The Council was assured by Dr. Rogers that at the next session of the Legislature amendments to the High and Continuation School Acts would be passed which would clarify existing difficulties now facing Ontario and other counties arising on account of the 1937 amendments which came into effect this year before County Coun- cils had paid their obligations for the previous year, These new amendments, it was stated, would make it legal for County Councils to pay education - claims not only for the education-of county pupils in High and Continua- tion schools in the county, but also in the schools of adjoining counties, such as Lindsay, Orillia, and the separated City of Oshawa. Under the Act of 1987 this is not permissible and it is one of the perplexing problems the Council this year has to deal with for there are claims, for instance, from the Lindsay Board of Education. Always Difficulties Dr. Rogers told the Council that every effort should be made to avoid litigation and reach some settlement which would be amicable for all parties concerned. No act of the Legislature he stated, could provide * for equality of payments for secon- dary' eflucation which would satisfy everybody. The individual county councils do better in this respect and the Department had no desire to inter- fere. Reeve Lyman Gifford, East Whitby, advanced the opinion that the solution of the problem lay in the assumption of all education costs by the Provincial government, which had the power to raise money for this purpose by var- ious means. Dr. . Rogers replied that in Aus- tralia, New Zealand and .in South Africa, some of the. states had done this but he had been informed that it had not worked out very satisfactorily as local interest in secondary educa- tion waned as the state assumed the erection of schopls, engagement and payment of teachers, etc. J Mr. Coombes, of the Department of Municipal Affairs, advised the Council to settle. outstanding claims on the basis of the 1936 Act and to start in 1938 to apply the provisions of the ©1037 Act. The statute empowered the Council to levy on the general rate any amounts required to pay for de- ficits. This meant that the Council, Society which was held at the home of Mrs. Chisholm on the afternoon of the 256th, with the President Mrs. Honey in the chair. Hymn 497 was used as the opening number, followed by prayer. Business was soon dis- posed of. A reading on the Temper- ance problem was read by Mrs. Chis- holm. The sum of $67,000,000 was spent for intoxicating liquors last year in Ontario alone. After deveral Bible readings by several of the ladies, the devotidfial leaflet on the book of Psalms was read by Mrs, Reid, followed by prayer. Mrs. Luery gave a splendid review of the fifth chapter of the Study Book, "Men and Women of Far Horizons", A pleasing duet was sung by Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Luery, "Always Some- thing". After the closing of the meet- ing a dainty lunch was served by the hostess. The supper in the Church basement on the evening of the 24th under: the auspices of the W. A. was a splendid success. Hot meat pies were the special feature of the supper hour, The programme which followed was much enjoyed and consisted of music by the Epsom orchestra, duets.by Mr. Hortop and Mr, Millman, instrumental solo by Miss Jean Bushell, quarettte by the Millman family, solo by Mr' Hugh Rogers, readings by Miss Ham- mil of Ashburn, Doris McGee and Audrey Grant and Gordon Harrison. But the little one-act farce, "Those Husbands of Ours," created much laughter and applause. The following ladies, Mrs, Jones (Mrs. Luery); Mrs. Smith, (Mrs. Duchemin); Mrs. White, (Mrs. Thompson); Mrs. Shaw (Mrs, Cooper); Mrs. Green (Mrs. Ramsay); and Mrs. Black (Miss BE, Smith) had all been induced by their husbands to go away together for a week to take a much needed rest; the husbands would get along "fine and dandy". As the. scene opens Mrs. Jones arrives home to get the surprise of her life! So do the other ladies. They all, one by one arrive "at Mrs. Jones' house to give vent to the pent up wrath and disgust which filled their hearts upon the sight of their homes. The fun and jokes at the expense of 'those husbands" follows. The farce ended by Mrs, Black coming in doubled over with laughter, to tell the other ladies how her husband, trying to make him- self look young while she was away, dyed his hair, which with the first application turned it yellow, the second brindle and the--third green, and he couldn't "budge" the green. This was so amusing that the ladies, indulging in hearty laughter forget their grievances against "those husbands of ours." Miss Dorothy Hall of Foros, spars the week-end with relatives here. Miss Irene Stephen and Mr. Mélvin Honey of Toronto, were week-end guests at the parsonage. Services in.the 'United Church next Sunday will be at 7 p.m. and will con- tinue to be in. the evening for the winter months. Sunday school at the usual hour of 1.46 p.m. . Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Blatch of Oshawa, in the death of their beloved son, Robert Edward, at the age of 10 years and 10 months, on November 16th, in Oshawa Hospital. Mrs, Frank Hughson of Saskatche- wan, is visiting with her mother-in-law Mrs. J. Hughson. SE Utica United Cemeteries A " Gradually the plans laid out in con- nection with the cemeteries formerly controlled by the United Church at Utica, Ontario, are reaching the de- sired end. These arrangements seem to be slowly, but surely materializing, but when it is considered that less than ten years have elapsed since these grounds were Overrun with brush and every. after it paid its 1936 obligations this year, could take care of any deficit by levying for it next year, I 5 thing 'élse that is undesirable after tinving been neglected for so long it is" surprising what a successful trans-; formation has taken place in so short a time, The tiny group of interested plot holders took charge of the situation with a will. They realized that if they never took hold of it it would never have been done at all, and the ap- pearance of, the grounds would grow worse instead of better, Some worked for several summers at stated times putting the grounds in shape, others set about finding the ad- dresses of friends who had loved ones sleeping there, and from them to get financial assistance, and thus by the combined efforts after a lapse of labourious years got the grounds in shape and a very considerable sum collected to keep these God's acres in perpetual care for all time to come. Last year a permanent Committee of seven was appointed by the Coun- cil of the Township of Reach who have kindly undertaken the perpetual over- sight of these grounds. The former owner, the United Church of Canada, is making a Trust Deed in favour-of the Township of Reach and the matter in the course of the next few days will have been ratified by the Toronto. East Presbytery, the final Court of the Church, after which the deed will-be Tegistered, and the deeds handed out to plotholders who have paid the prescribed fees for perpetual care. Last week, on Thursday, November 25th, 1087, the Committee met and drafted a set of by-laws:to be passed at the next regular meeting -of the Board. This should all have been done before but the Committee felt ithat it could not make disposition of the property as to deeds or as to by-laws until 'the new ownership of the pro- perty had been defined, hence the ap- parently Jong delay. Last year the bulk of the funds col- lected were transferred to the hands of the Public Trustee of Ontario who undertake to pay a perpetual annual revenue for the upkeep of these cem- eteries, Thus plotholders are gssured of a steady income! for perpetual care for all time to come, It is fitting that the Permanent those most interested in the beautify- ing of these plots, who are as follows: Chairman W.-F. Thompson Treasurer Andrew Page Caretaker . Enoch Kendall Grounds Committee. . Wesley Ackney, Geo. Ward, Thomas Gibson Secretary Joseph Denny This permanent committee, in cage of vacancy, by death or resignation has the privilege of nominating new members and Council of the Township of Reach the power of appointment if and when such vacancy occurs. Joseph Denny. SCUGOG The services on Sunday were well attended at all three places of worship, to give our former pastor Rev. F. G. Weir, a warm welcome, after nine | years on other charges, and who is now at Hagersville, Rev. F. G, Job- | lin accompanied Rev. Mr, Weir in his Mrs. T. Redman, Mrs. S. Rodman and Mrs. C. Samells at the Head, at the Centre, a union choir assisted by Mrs. Joblin, Mr. Weir remembered the story for the children which he always en: joyed telling and the rest of us enjoy- ed hearing. On Monday evening Rev. Mr. Weir gave a very interesting lecture and showed slides of Ontario wild flowers, | and sang a solo "Many Brace Hearts are Asleep in the Deep" accompanied by Mrs. T. Redman on the organ. We were very glad to have Mr. Weir with us again. The 'Community Club of the Head held its meeting last Tuesday even: ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Reader, with a good attendance." The election of officers took place and re- sulted as follows: President, Mr. A. Gerrow; 'Vice-President, Miss Aleta Reader; Treasurer, Mrs. S. Sweetman; Secretary Mrs. E. Reader; Organist, Mrs. T. Redman; Assistant, Mrs, S. Rodman. The program was--talk by Rev. Mr. Joblin on Japan and China; Miss Dorothy Williams conducted al violin solos. The next club meeting} Mrs, Rodman and Mrs. S. Sweetman, Tuesday afternoon, The hostesses will} be group 4 of the Foot, Mrs, E, Fines and Miss E, Stephenson are the enter- tainment committee. Everyone in- vited. The committees are busy training the children for the Christmas Tree entertainment at the Head on Dec, 22, Centre Dec. 28, and Foot Dee. 21. Mr. and Mrs, O. Reader celebrated A Committee should be composed of]. ONTARIO COUNTY work on Sunday. A trio was sung by|- = TURKEY HEN, 1937 ..... GEESE, display of 4 birds GEESE, pair DUCKS, display of 4 birds DUCKS, pair N be made in any of the classes. all classes of produce. Arthur Brock, Chairman Oh CHICKENS, display of 4 birds. . CHICKENS, pair Spring ..... aie ort Perry Christmas Fair WILL BE HELD IN THE TOWN HALL MARKET ON Thursday, December 16 PRIZES FOR BUTTER & POULTRY| BUTTER BUTTER--5 1bs., plain wrapped prints POULTRY TURKEY MALE, 1937 ........ A $2.00.. $1.00 8.75 +. 3.00 3.00 4.00 © 4.00 3.00 I= S I= S gor ye EB Soomro oie I= So Sooo, coo Sooo oo . . eo Pol od fuk Jud fuk fod fuk sk oe' on = =) S "RULES AND REGULATIONS All entries should be made, and exhibits of produce, in Town Hall, by 11 a.m. on the day of the Fair. No duplicate entries can Butter prints must be in plain wrappers, and must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor, An entry fee of 50c. will permit you to make one entry in each and NOTE---Displays of Poultry (4 birds) must be nde; but heads removed. Single birds and pairs dressed and drawn. : ~~ W. S. Short Secretary i lla EDUCATIONAL ASSOC'N Will hold its Semi-Annual Meeting in the TOWNSHIP. HALL . BROOKLIN At 2.00 o'clock on the afternoon of FRIDAY, 'DECEMBER 3rd || Sard PROGRAMME At 2.00 p.m. 'sharp the PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST |g for Ditarin County Public:Schools will be conducted by Mr. E. A. Innes, Agricultural Representative, who cation contest, WwW. D. MUNRO, President will also announce the winners of the school beputifi- At 4. 202 .m. a Round Table Confirie will be held, led by- Mr, C. F. Cannon, Public School Inspector, Osha- wa, when "The New Programme of Studies" will be discussed. = You are invited to be prepared to ask| questions on this and other matters of school interest. Musical Numbers by Brooklin Pupils Silver Collection to Help Defray Expenses. JNO. N. MARK, Secretary ing of their 8 grandchildren, Connie, Gilbert and Murray. The guests who enjoyed tea and.the evening were Mr. M. Clark, Rev. F. G. Joblin, Mr, and Mrs. J. Reader and Murray, Mr. and Mrs. E. Reader, "Connie and Gilbert. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Reader many happy returns pf the day. i he also directed a couple of contests; the summer wi contest on magazines; Mrs. Rodd sang Mrs. W. a solo; Mr, O'Flarity gave a couple of | 'of days. their 86th wedding anniversary on Noveniber 26th by having a christen- . Mr, Percy Brown has returned to [ his home at Burketon after spending Mr. S. Rodman. Miss Kay Prentice visited her aunt F. Nott in Port Perry a couple Mr. and Mrs: E H. Gerrow. of Osh- will be held in the tea room next awa were Sunday guests of her sister Tuesday evening, Dec. 7th, The pro- 'Mrs, C. Wannamaker and attended gram committee are Mrs." Redman," Church and 8 School. We are glad to hear little Marie The regular meeting of the W. A, | Sweetman is able to be up and around will be held in the Town Hall next, | hain after het accident last week. Kay Prentice, Harold Colling and Hood have their names on contest list at Lawrence's store, and hope their Scugog friends will vote for them, Migs Ineg ick, of Torontg, is spending a f y weeks at her home, | Miss Lillian Fralick was also home for the week end; : We did not hear of any damage from the electric storm on Sunday, ex- cept that the electric lights were off for some timé, . Mr. and Mrs, R. Fralick, Helen and Douglas; of Toronto, were week end guests of his father Mr, H. Fralick, Mr. Cecil Mills of Bowmanville, was the guest of his parents over the week end. Mr. Roy Hope was. inl Toronto one day last week. ae Mr. W. C. Platten and son Mindrum, of Sonya, visited his sister Mrs. C. Wannamaker one day last week. Mr, and Mrs. R. Graham were in 'Toronto last week. Mrs, C. Fralick and her daughters Inez and Beth visited her sister Mrs. 'A. Prentice last week. The threshing season is over and the machines stored for the winter. MARSH HILL Despite the inclement weather, a goodly npmber turned out to the Church service on Sunday, : Mr, Nelson Carnegie, who has charge of a schogl north. of Lindsay, spent the week end at his home here. - Mr, William Parrott was a recent visitor at the homg of Mr. R. Acton. Mr. Frank Welsh was a visitor at the Royal Winter Fair at Toronto, last} week. Mr. and Mrs, Harry Guy spent: Sun- day at James Carnegle's, i eo © © © 0 0 is it? With car safely in the seems 88 tough you are prepared for that can 'Don't even a any more. BUT . . . ARE YOU CERTAIN? Sickness, fire, accident, whatever it may b oF these things tome ly to ° all of us -- is your car quick enough, sre enough? Maybe the roads ace' blocked. Maybe a tire is flat , - . In emergency what you need most is a TELE- PHONE. Pon's waif fot semerhing Wppen to find that out! - ; NEW LOW RATES for farm telephone service * are now in effect! a NS . CHRISTMAS GIF TS 'CHRISTMAS CARDS: 4 A very pretty and attractive assobtmant and ve moderately priced at 2 for bc., bc. and 10c. Wilh CHRISTMAS WRAPPINGS; DECORATIONS, WREATHS, - RIBBONS, HINOKE, ROPE, HINOKE WREATHS, : BELLS, FOIL, SNOW, ETC., ETC. : : * CHRISTMAS STATIONERY : : All attractively boxed. Priced from 25c. up. THE USUAL GIFT LINES from 25¢. up to $4.50 in a varied - Assortment. : ; CHRISTMAS BOXES OF CANDY: Pick out yours while assortment is complete and have __it laid aside. Es Morrison's Drug Store PORT PERRY = Phone 16 A Feels Fort TH y 5. to $1.0 Stor TOYS GALORE Come in and See Our Large Stock of APETRIES BOXED HANDKERCHIEFS 0 BOXED TIES LINENS Christmas To Cards, Ties and Trimmings Our Stock is Fresh, and You will find it Easy and . Pleasant to Shop i in the Store that Features QUALITY PRICE SERVICE . OWNED AND OPERATED BY ; H. DURKIN | PORT PERRY 0 OO LX] oe COAL! COKE! Woop! DO You WISH COMFORT--MORR HEAT--LESS ASH AND LESS LABOUR ? ; Just try. our Coal--IT 18 BETTER BODY HARDWOOD --. "HARD AND SOFT SLABS, Under cover for your convenience Lake Seugog. Lumber & Coal Co. a. Phone 240. | Port. Perry d