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\ Vit to Etre (Continued from front page) There is a clerk's wall that is very , The city is laid out in circles, nothing here stands in the way of progress as streets are being con- tinually widened. Electric coaches are being replacing street cars and tracks are being removed. The Russian trains seemed always crowded, but were quite njge. The new Soviet: Republic Building in course of erection will be the tallest building in the world, being 286 feet "higher than the Empire State build- "ing. Their air port has beautiful flowers, and they make their own planes. . The population of Moscow is 8,700, 000 and steadily growing. A family of seven is annually given from the - government: 6000 rubles, and larger families receive in that proportion. Divorces cost 160 rubles, instead of two rubles as formerly. Drunkenness is decreasing owing to a fine and im- prisonment, I understand. They lock them up, give them a cold both and fine them; and so an absence of drunkenness is noted. The library of Moscow has six mil- _ lion volumes and eight million more in the Lenin Library. The age of school children begins at eight, and schools #re free. To the new subway of 14 metres, Mr, and Mrs. Fegan descended in es- calator, and found the walls, arch- ways, platform, of solid marble with beautiful lighting. The new Palace of the Republic now ii process of construction has a figure of Lenin weighing 8500 tons and 262 feet high. The large hall will seat ~:90,000 people, The Palace will be finished with varieties of stone from all over the Union. Frequently as soldiers march past they are heard singing. Mr. and Mrs. Fegan visited the Ex- hibition of Industry in. which was seen plans of the city for the next five years, and also present achievements. They hope to have the entire city sur- rounded by forests, improved drainage, Volga canal completed, the residental section of Moscow to be on one side of . the river, the factories on the: other * gide, so that no smoke will effect the homes. 'Nothing is wasted, but utilized somehow, Uubreakable glass is manu- factured and is used extensively. Everything is planned--no waiting for masons ~or mechancis or material. Many new schools are:being 'built, also new bridges. 200,000 people are em- ployed in building in Moscow. Every labor saving device is used. The of opera house was visited and the gorgeous setting greatly enjoyed. The Children's Welfare building-was very interesting in the textile district. It had been a church -- art, music, flowers are studied there -- children make their own violins, and as well woodwork. This is pastime from regular schooling, and is free. Russia's population is 178,000,000. Next visit was to Kiev (city of 600,000.) Mr. Fegan having last fall com- pleted fifty years in the retail shoe business in Toronto, was interested in visiting the shoe factory in Kiev. He found it modern in every way--no artificial light necessary. Their out- put was 16,000 pairs of shoes per day, and 3400 were employed working" on three shifts of seven hours each. The factory was surrounded by flowers; "children were looked after when their mothers worked in the factory (in a nursery--ages 1-4 years.) Mr. Fegan noted that they were obliged to put on - white coats "before entering the 'nursery. = The children were eating -dinner and each one had a serviette. An hour of sleep in white enamelled beds and spotless sheets, followed the noon meal, Special clothes were ready for the children and also shower baths. Mr, Fegan considered it all a beautiful picture. At: eventide the children go home with their mothers. Next was a visit to St. Sophia Cath- edral which was most interesting. This| church was known all over Russia, and frequent pilgrimages are made to it. It was founded in the 14th century. There were twenty-seven other build- jngs in connection with it, and the belfry and towers were gilded. \. X house of correction for girls from "17 to 2B, where every effort is made to turn them out cured and prepared to . take positions of responsibility. Théy 'are taught sewing, weaving, spinning, ete. They are paid for their work out of which they pay for their keep, and | when fit to leave the commission places them 'in factories. An interesting drive around the city showed beautiful parks, theatres, wide clean streets, and a building program. Also visited the Ukranian Opera} House, and enjoyed the drama. The next part of the journey was a sf An train vide ¢ to Poland. The train was the prim thoy had seen. At the border no trouble was experienced with the Customs, Passports taken and a declaration of of our money was given. Changed cars for a sleeper and found it very clean and berths comfortable, arriving in Warsaw at 8.26; found hotel accommodation really splendid, and enjoyed the food; had a fine day. Saw fine wide boulevards, large num- bers of what looked like caravans, loaded with vegetables from the farm 'coming to market; It was a long drive to the airport where mounted soldiers looked smart upon their fine horses. The plane accommodated fourteen passengers and the three hour flight to Germany was restful. Very rigid examination of baggage at both air- ports. After enjoying dinner at the old Hidelberg Inn where the guests join in singing with the orchestra. Here they had a drive thrilling with fascinating with historical interest. They were told that the aviation building had 2500 rooms and 5000 men working on 3 shifts had completed it in one year, "Mr. Fegan thinks the Palace at Potsdam the finest he had seen--out- standing in many ways, A portion of the grounds still belong to the Kaiser. Every man, regardless of who he is, has to put in several months on a farm and then two years in the army. The Stadium here was a marvellous place -- hockey rinks; polo grounds; two stories above ground level and ten stories below. : The garrison Church built by Fred- erick hold 8000. Hitler sometimes speaks from the pulpit, Continuing our westward journey, we turned our watches back one hour at the border of Belgium, and arrived at Paris in the evening, The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Luxenburg Gar- dens, etc. were visited in the city. Arriving at the air port of Paris, Mr. and Mrs. Fegan found planes leaving for different places at ome time. They flew above the clouds and could see but little, until they reached London again to enjoy a happy time there before their return voyage 'to America, and home, sweet home, TRY OUR COAL, COKE and WOOD. -- IT IS GOOD -- LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER & COAL Co. Limited. Phone 240 MYRTLE Pleased to report that Mrs, W. Mc- Gee, who has been very ill for the past week is improving, The annual school meeting was held last week with an unusually large at- of office expired this 'year. was re- elected. He with Mr. Frank Booth and Mr. Elmer Cook compose the school board. The various reports from the inspector, etc;, were very satisfactory, showing that everything is in good shape to start the new year. In order that the new course of study, which was recently introduced by the De- partment of Education be carried out, it has been suggested that a new base- ment be built under the school. This caused considerable discussion and it was decided to hold a meeting of the ratepayers in the near future when further yeas and naps may be heard on this matter. Mr, Geo. Cooper who is working in the mines north of Quebec, spent the holiday with his parents Mr, and Mrs, James Cooper. School re-opened on Monday with a good attendance present. Mrs. Hugo Bradley and Miss Doris Cook were appointed at Sunday School on Sunday as delegates to attend the Sunday School convention at Columbus next' week. , The first blizzard of the season swept through here on Friday when all buses were delayed until the snow plough went along the highway and made the road more passable, Mr. Bill Button spent the week end with Mount Carmel friends. Mr, and Mrs. Oscar Downey visited in Toronto on Sunday. Mr. Geo, Hall, of Brooklin, has en- gaged with Mr, Frank Booth. The social handshaking is now over and several new faces are in the coun- cil, for the fulfillment of pre-election promises, TRY OUR COAL, COKE and WOOD. ~ IT 18 GOOD -- LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER & COAL Co. Limited. ~~. Phone 240 BLACKSTOCK Mrs, W. Welr, of Brooklin, is the guest of her sister Mrs, Leith Byers. Mr, Bill Kineib of Napanee spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Hodge. Mrs. Harry Edgerton of Prospect spent Jast wek with her father Mr, W. Nesbitt. Miss Aileen Devitt has returned tendance, Mr. John Grant whose term from Ottaws viere. she h had an enjoy- able week's visit with My. and Mrs. Foster Ferguson and Pauline. Miss Lulu Wright of Toronto, was with her parents: Mr. and Mrs. "o. Wright over the New Year, The Christmas and New Year fes- | Supt John Ma fr Asst. rr i 8 ---- Glenn Moase; pi tive seasons were marked with happy | © family gatherings and social evenings: The annual meeting of the W. A, of] Or thé United Church was held at the home. of Mrs. Wallace Marlow on Tuesday, December 28th, with an at- tendanee of seventeen, Rev. H. Bell presided for the election of officers which resutled as follows: President, Mrs, Percy VanCamp; 1st Vice-presi- dent, Mrs; Osmond Wright; Secretary, Mrs. Clarence Marlow; Asst. Sec, Mrs, Harold Swain; Treas., Mrs. Mer. vin Graham. It was decided to hold the meetings in the afternoons during the winter months instead of in the evenings as is customary. The mem- bers of the group in charge of the meeting served lunch after which a vote of thanks was tendered the host- ess, Mrs, Marlow. ; Mrs. W. Hoskin spent last Week at the homes of her sons--Frank in Osh- awa, and Howard in Kedron. Miss Jean Werry of Enniskillen spent her Christmas holidays with her aunt Mrs. A, L. Bailey. After an election on Monday, Jan. 8rd, the Cartwright Council stands as follows: Reeve--Creighton P, Devitt, (accl.); Councillors -- Messrs. Bruce Heaslip, Rupert Byers, W. P. Bowles, and Wesley Hoskin. ~ On Friday evening, December 24th, the members of St. John's congrega- tion presented their Rector and his wife with a Christmas gift of a lovely mantle clock with three sets of chimes. Mrs. (Dr.) J. McArthur read the fol- lowing address and Mr, Lavern Devitt 'made the presentation: Dear Reverend and Mrs, Harcourt: At this Merry Yuletide season may we, the congregation of St. John's enjoy the pleasure of presenting you with this clock. - 'May its cheerful chimes always remind you that we sincerely appreciate your work in the Church and in the community. « We wish you a happy Christmas and hope 'you enjoy. all the blessings that come with the birth of Jesus. "Long ago in Bethleham's manger While the stars were shining bright, There was born a Little Stranger Bringing to the world new light. May his love be near to guide you, In your hearts His peace abide, And his gracious benediction Be with you at Christmas tide!" Rev. and Mrs, Harcourt taken coms : pletely by surprise. were only able to say a few words of sincere thanks for the gift and the kind thoughts which prompted it. Mr. Jack. Smith as chairman. then asked all to join in singing "Blest Be the Tie That Binds." TRY OUR COAL, COKE and WOOD, -- IT IS GOOD -- LAKE SCUGOG, LUMBER & COAL 'Co. Limited. Phone 240 At the beginning of this wonderful New Year, the correspondent wishes the editor and his staff a very success- ful and prosperous New Year. May we remember in these first days of 1938 that: "God takes our yostordavs dim, dim and old, Touched with sorrow and sinning, And gives to us, with a grace untold The new to-morrow, with dawn of gold-- Gives us the fresh beginning." --Jean Blewett, (| convener in the absence of Alma Frise. | LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER & COAL ;| house day 'by day by Miss Helen were he ists--Marion Eagleson, Jean Harding. cided that the Senior eir own teachers, while ; department remain the same with one exception. The de- partmental superintendents remain the same. A vote of thanks was moved to the orchestra for its co-operation and assistance in our Sunday School a success. Mr. J. Mark, our superintendent ived. a vote of thanks for his splendid services in the been treasurer rs number of years. "Mr. LeRoy Gess and Mr. Edwin Marsh of South Bend, Indiana, have been spending & few days with the former's sister Mrs, Gordon Mark. New Year's Eve, 1037, will long be remembered in the lives of many Sea- graveites who were storm-stayed and snow-bound far, far from home. Mr, and Mrs. Bert. Wannamaker and Ronald of Toronto, spent New Year's with the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. H, Wannamaker. Mr.. Reg..Moase and Miss Aileen Fishley spent last week in Toronto. Mr. A. Bruce i8 away attending the Short Course at Guelph, Miss A. Frise spent last week with friends and relatives in Toronto. The Young People's meeting on Wednesday night took the form of a social evening, After a short worship period the evenings entertainment be- gan, Misses Jean and Gloria Harding favoured with a vocal duet and Mrs. R. Scott and Mrs. W. Keene gave a piano duet. 'The meeting was then in charge of Marion, Eagleson as social A number of lively games were played in" which everyone took: part after which a lunch was served. TRY OUR COAL, COKE and WOOD. -- IT IS GOOD -- Co. Limited. The _SCUGOG will hold its first - meeting of the year next Tuesday, January 11th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs; M, McLaren, 'Mra, C. Graham and Mrs. N. Crozier are pre- paring a good program. 'Hoping the weather-and-roads are favourable for a good attendance, as the election of officers will: take place. The Junior Girls' Institute will hold their January meeting on Saturday, the 8th. The, motto--Building a health "Phone 240 Carter. Roll -Call--One of my ambi-|. tions. Music--by Misses Marie and Grace Hood. Hostess--Misses Mar- jorie and Ivah Milner. Lunch--Edna Samells, Grace Demara, Florence Carter, Marion Stephenson. Miss Leona Prentice spent the week end and New Year with her cousin Miss Irva Nott at Port Perry. The young folk have been invited to give their play "The Antics of Andy" at Eldad Community in January. We had a very severe storm last Friday: with a high wind which dis- appointed several. as the Fortnight Club was postponed, Then several Have Done PORT ill STAR OFFICE Satisfactory Work Prompt Delivery Reasonable Prices |. We shall be pleased to aoe rices on any printin b oh to have you may wis yous at the [4 jab one, 5 hy is Dreventablo--1t y Ho. Wooldridge, Dorothy Re Pian-| Sunday, in Port Perry. extended to his daughter 0s Mrs, F. Haryls has returned to To- ronto for a few days before leaving for her home in Montreal, after visit- ing her parents Mr, and Mrs, Oliver Reader. On account of the storm on Friday there was no Fortnight Club. The next one will be January 14th. Widden, in Port Perry, -- IT IS GOOD -- LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER & COAL Co. Limited. Phone 240 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Elizabeth Porter, late of the Village of Port Perry, in the County of Ontario, Widow, deceased. All persons having claims against the Village of Port Perry, in the County of Ontario, Widow, deceased, who died on the 14th day of November 1037, are hereby notified to send in to the undersigned solicitors on or before the -1st day of February, 1988, full particulars of their claims, Immed- iately after February 1st, 1988, the assets of the Testatrix will be dis- tributed among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the: solicitors shall: then have notice. Dated at Port Perry, ont, Decamber 28th, 1987. HARRIS, HARRIS & 'WALLACE, Port Perry, Ontario, Solicitors for the Elizabeth Porter Estate, janp1s NOTICE TO CREDITORS '| In. the estate of Oliver Raymes, late of the Township of Scugog, in the County of Ontario, Retired Farmer, deceased. - ; : All persons" having claims againsy the estate of Oliver. Raymes, late of the Township of Scugog, in the County | - of Ontario, Retired Farmer, deceased, who died on the 17th day of December, 1987, are hereby notified to send in to the undersigned solicitors on or before the 1st day of February, 1938, full particulars of their claims. Immed- iately after February 1st, 1988, the assets of the Testator will be dis- tributed among 'the parties entitled 'thereto, having regard only to claims of which the solicitors shall then have notice. ! Dated at Port Perry, Ont. December 28th, 1987. Port Perry, Ontario, Solicitors for the Oliver Raymes Estate. jan18 DON'T TAKE CHANCES isa: tuberculosis strikes, there 1a uncertainty. as 0 he result if it "is allowed to run 4H this disease Tur cura le if taken coms {n contact. : A recent article in the Crusader says-- 'Every case comes from another and another, too. Ween nts therafore, often fatal disease by Miss Edna-Samells is spending a 7 few days with her cousin Miss Kate HARRIS, HARRIS & WALLACE, | TRY OUR COAL, COKE und WOOD. Bl the estate of Elizabeth Porter, late of | i COLLEGE STUDENT BODY 'STILL INCREASES IN THE U ED STATES : Classrooms and dormitories from coast to coast are crowded beyond ' capacity this Fall with what is pre- sumably the largest throng of stu- dents ever to attend college in the 'United States or any other country. 'From modest New: England cam- puses to the huge State universities 'of the West and South, the ivied gates with few exceptions. have "closed behind student swarms eyen greater than those of last year, ac- ~cording to a survey made by The New York Times of more than 100 colleges 'and private schools And regis- ~trars in institutions of every type. throughout the nation. attribute their good fortune to bet- ter times. Record-breaking as the -enroll- 'ments are, however, they give evi- dence that the great American rush into higher education may be slow- "ing down somewhat. Where last Fall figures indicated an increase' of more than 6 per cent. in regis- trations over the previous year, this year. the average gain over last 18.3.9 per cent., less than two-thirds as great. Paradoxically enough, it seems to be in' the 'West, 'all of whose vast - State institutions in the survey ex- "cept /two have chalked. up' record totals, that the rate of increase has most conspicuously declined. Where last year. Western: colleges 'and 'universities in the poll averaged an 8.2 per. cent. student gain, this 'year they have 'only 3.8 per cent., a figure slightly below the national .. average and little better than that of the East, 52 Ee The more interest a child bh brought' in touch: with the better able is he to choose & caréer suit- able to his ability and his friclina- tions. The spirit of the true student io receptive, not 'merely argumenta- tive; and the true teacher is not: "trying to compel us to think his thoughts; but merely trying to bring out our best, and only to such we are ready and eager to . 'open our treasure-house and ex- change gifts of thought --(L.G.S.) : "Man is formed to rise, reach out if not grasp and gain, the good be-_ yond--which attempt is growth. --Browning ¢ & 0 "Students of Rochester Usivonsity may rent prints of good Dletues for their rooms . ... Organ re- citals, and special facilities for. the study of music will also be fontured, il The Creemgrasety Store, NOTICE The Greengrocery Store will be closed until early Spring. We thank rk Customers for their patronage, and. shal be pleased to renew our service © on re-opening, WAKBFORD, Brop. Phone 208, We deliv , OF all " i in 1] ilities a tem Vhether for pleasure or *'the g Just drop them in slong g vith