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4 oF Rr ihe 4 Watch yous Jabali 1h7telle What yout subscription expires. $1.60 per year in advance. _ _EDITORIAL SE "Such is the patriot's boast Where'er we roam. His first, ov country ever is at home." THE CREED OF DEMOCRACY In his recent volume on "Why Democracy", Jay Wililam Hudson sets forth the principal points of democracy's credo in the following statements: We believe: 1. That the welfare of all men is the genuine part of the welfare of each man; 2. That, although men are differently endorved, no person or class knows enough to set limits to what any man may become; -~ 3. That true equality means an equal chance for every man to-show what he can be and do; 4. That the resources of civilization belong to each man in proportion to his power to use them for his good and the goad of all; . 5. That every man should add what he can to these resources of human progress; 6. That the issues that affect human welfare should be decided by reason, not:by authority; "and that the collective reason is, on the whole a safer guide than the isolated reason of any in- . dividual or class; 7. That it is every man's right to protect "his own and every other man's right by participation in government; r 8. That true freedom under such government is : the freedom to seek the social goal according to the free reason of each, but freely subject to the revision of all; . _ 9. That all the rights which democracy gives a ~man are also obligations whose betrayal destroys - his rights}: 10. That, therefore, democracy justifies itself only so far as it possesses the spirit and ability - to fulfill these obligations. . It is conceivable that if the above credo had been actiially observed, students of government and statesmen would not .now be holding con- ferences on "how to preserve democracy." >0d IS IT WORTH FIFTY CENTS? For some years the radio owners have been paving two dollars a year to the Government as a'licénse fee to be used for the control and better- ment of radio broadcasting in-Canada. Now we ~ pay fifty cents extra. We made a big fuss about it; but we pay it.. The question arises--"Is the service rendered worth the fifty cents extra? This question is important, because the controversy still -rages, and the Radio Commission threatens to resign if the acrimonious criticism continues. To be frank about it, very few people aré com- petent to answer the question raised. We all have our likes and dislikes, and we turn the radio on and off at our pleasure--or we just let it run, careless of what comes or, goes. Only persons .who would study radio programs day by day and all day could intelligently answer .the question as to the value of the service rendered! . Evidently we could not get 'along without some _gantrolling body. "fis he pleased, it would soon be confusion worse If every radio announcer.did ° | progress in sport. "expression. and that is good, -~ * certainly need a lot of Sowoporalive arrangement, Think how accurate the observance of time is by the broadcaster! If Jim Hunter says "it is now thirty-nine minutes and fifty-five seconds past six o'clock", you know his time is up, and in a minute Wes McKnight will tell you the day's If you study the dally radio log, you will see what a task it must be to avoid collisions, We "cannot do without a controlling radio commission. The second fact is that the Radio Commission can and does secure talent beyond the scope of many private sponsors of broadcasting. It is not fair to blame the Commission for the unholy racket, if Tommy turns -on the radio full blast when the "very latest" song hits or dance noise is compelling attention. That is a matter of the quality of parental control, or lack of it. Finally, there is the matter of advertising. Some of the sponsors show evcellent taste in selection of programs, and the brevity and ef- fectiveness of the advertising matter. It is a peculiar thing to note the belief in the effective- ness of hammer and tongs repetition. Almost the announcers convince themselves. Merely disliking to pay the extra fifty cents will not accomplish much. We never like to pay, any way. Until someone produces a better method of radio control at a more reasonable "cost, we might as well pay the extra fifty cents and forget about it until the day arrives when we think of some constructive -improvement; and have the courage to propose it to the proper authorities, } In the meantime let us enjoy what pleases us, and shut off what we dislike. Po < - SELF-EXPRESSION ~ There is value in self-expression; there is also a limit to its value. The original efforts towards self-expression are .pearly always faulty, and to encourage this undirected work wopld be to per- petuate immaturity. It is perfectly correct to discover the child's picture of a cow, which usually must he lahelled-- "This is a cow" for identification," But the day should soon come when no label will be needed. The picture will be true enough to bear its own identification, ' Modern education is doing much to secure self- But to turn any child loose; particularly in matters of art, where but few persons have been trained to see cor- rectly, is not education in the best sense of the term, The human mind is mygh like a phonograph record. Constant repetition of mistaken ideas-- --as to drawing, writing, spelling, grammar-- simply leaves a wrong impression on the mind, which becomes increasingly difficult to remove, Imagine what it must mean to a child to write twenty times: "Burds of a fether flok together." It will take additional time to learn that "birds", "feather" and "flock" are not spelled as the child "thinks they are. 7. Self-expression is fine for discovery; but it can be carried too far. PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 19th, 1938 elling the main block of ourselves. /" éonfounded. Wave lengths and hours and minutes Social Services Cost $26,000,000 Last Year Social service costs of the provincial government were over $26,000,000 last year, more, 'than the entire pro- vincial budget of a few years ago, stated the Hop, Gordon D. Conant, Attorney-General, 'in addressing the annual meeting of the Children's Aid|. Society in St." Andrew's Sunday School auditorium last week. He stated that costs are constantly increasing and that once a particular form of social service is set up it is seemingly impossible to cut it off. As soon as a new service is inaugur- ated it increases instantly and con- tinuously" from that time forward, Mothers' allowances, he pointed out, started humbly but has reached an astounding figure now. In -dépling with the question of provincial hospitals, Mr, Conant sald that three more hospitals costing in the neighbourhood of $12,000,000, aré ~ being built and upon completion could be filled to capacity by the present overflow from provincial mental in- stitutions. . Probably by thé time they are built and operating,' they'll' be overcrowded, too, he said, The num- ber of mental patients is increasing rapidly every day, he asserted, ana this, coupled with the fact that a dif- ferent altitude toward mental defic- fents and the mentally deranged has grown up, makes the task of accom- modating them a serious and 'difficult undertaking, Our communities are not as self sufficient as they.were a few years ago and the people have become so- cially minded, sald the Attorney- opinion that the best measure of a civilization is the number and effici- ency of its social services, and in that regard Ontario has as high a status as any other place in the world with the exception of Great Britain, Mr, Conant told the meeting he was seriously considering the advisability of placing, cases connected with the deserted wives' and children's main- tenance act under the supervision of Children's Aid Society Superfnierd. ents, "It is not inconceivable that at some future date we may add this to the duties of superintendents," he de- clared, pointing out he thought super- intendents better fitted than Crown Attorneys to unravel 'troubles arising under the Act." Referring to the varlous Acts most closely connected with Children's Aid Society work -- dtserted wives 'and children's maintenance act, children of unmarried parents' act, and go on-- the speaker pointed out that the juris- diction of magistrates and juvenile court judges, under whom the acts have been administered, had recently been caleld in question. A stated case Canada for a decision and a great deal will hinge upon the court's verdict, said Mr. Conant, "1f it is found that any of these is now before the :Supreme Court of |* officers have functioned without juris- dition, then we will have to bring in legislation to validate all that has been done in the past," he pointed out. In the meantime, these cases are being handled by county court judges, Alpongh Mr, Conant felt it would i General. However, he was of the difficult for the parties involved if this arrangement had to be permanent, - More Teeth in Act. More teeth should be put into the deserved wives' and children's main- tenance act, said the speaker, declar- ing that too many fathers are evading their responsibilities and forcing the tavpayers to assume them, If the law is redrafted, the government will see that .a man has a legal responsibility as well as a moral one, said Mr. Conant, Referring to the Dionne quintuplets as "a $600,000 corporation", Mr, Conant stated they constituted the most complicated problem he had ever met in his life. The government is determined, he said, to do what it be- lieves is. proper and best for the wel- fare of the children and will not tolerate any attempts at exploitation. Mr, Conant termed the local Chil- dren's Aid Soclety one of the out- standing societies in the province. He mentioned, however, the fact that the cost maldtenance is high here. MYRTLE Mr. Will Booth of Whitevale visited his son Mr, Frank Booth last week. ite ' character, : value to our people. years. tinued residence. When a - young Brien--Mrs. Joel Bates, MacBrien, After California and Alabama. cause of the wideness of The sincere is extended to Mr. T. W. Brookes and daughter Mrs. R. Hortop, of Oshawa, in the death last week of a loving wife! and mother, Deceased moved to Osha- wa from here some twenty years ago. There passed away at her home 179 Belfair -Avenue, Toronto, on Friday, Carrie Wells Churchill, beloved wife, of Walter Churchill. born here in 1873 and was a daughter of the late Asel and Jane Wells. leaves to mourn her passing her hus- band, one daughter, Mrs. G. Morrett and her son John. The funeral was held from her late residence on Mon- day, interment being at St. John's, Cemetery, Toronto. Many old friends here were shocked to here of her sud- den death. A gloom was cast over the.com- munity last week when word came that Mr. Fred Todd had passed away. Although in poor health for some time it was not thought that the end was go near. He was removed to te Osha- Mrs, Hill of Orillia spent the weel wa Hospital a week previous and died end with her sister Mrs. R, S. Long. Mr. Hugo Bradley has purchased new John Deere tractor which is fit- ted with rubber tires and all the modern attachments, Mr. Will Heron of Brooklin was through here the earlier part of the a few days after a critical operation. Although of quiet and retiring dis- position he was a friend to all. The greater part of his early manhood was spent in the Great West, a country which he loved and enjoyed telling his experiences while there. Meeting with Week Pressing hay and straw. an accident when he fell from a woman of Frances Madden married James MacBrien, a pub- lic school teacher, whose ability soon secured for him the position of Inspector, in which capacity he is remembered by the people of this vicinity. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Mac- Mrs. Edward Spurr, Mrs. Robt. B. Young, Mrs. II. D. Howden, the late Major-General Sir James William A. H. MacBrien, and Mrs. Isabel the passing of_ her Brien, while retaining her home in Prince Albert, spent many winters in the South, particularly in Deceased was "esteem in .which he was held. T Work i IS Begun STREET RE-MODELLING IN PORT PERRY One is reminded of a Toronto street undergoing repairs if you walk down town in Port Perry to-day. On Monday two power drills got busy at their job of ripping up certain sections of pavement and sidewalk, preparatory to laying a Bell Telephone conduit, This is the first step in the program for re-mod- Queen St. pavement and sidewalks, and when we get through we shan't know Hydro, telephone, and phone poles are all to be removed, the pavement to be widened, street lighting to be thoroughly re-arranged. The poles are being removed to the rear of the stores, and provision is to be made to extend the work another block West at a Inter Se and the Mra. James MacBricn, Hr, Dien In the passing of Mrs. James MacBrien, St, of Prince Albert, this community loses a delightful whose influence has been of untold Mrs. James MacBrien (Julia Frances Madden) was a resident of Prince Albert for over fifty She was the daughter of the late Charles Wesley Madden, formerly of Napanee, and in later years making his home at Myrtle. Mrs. MacBrien's young life was spent in farm surroundings, and that she thoroughly enjoyed the open country was evident in her choice of con- nineteen, Julia Miss Julia MacBrien, MacBrien, and S. E. DeLury, deceased. husband Mrs. Mac- Always possessing a keen intellect and well poised spirit, Mrs. MacBrien was able to profit be- her associations. She took a lively and well informed interest in cur- rent events, and was the real centre of any circle where she met her friends. Death came-to the deceased in her sleep, and a life of ninety years was ended without pain, and in the full affection of her family. e sympathy of the community is ex- tended to the bereaved family, Much sympathy from friends hete saddle horse on the a round-up, he was hou se. disabled for some time, and returned to Ontario where he has lived with; his mother here for a number of vears. The funeral, conducted by the Rev. My. Honey, was held on Friday . afternoon, the large crowd and the ! floral tributes from the community and friends bore silent tribute of the The pallbearers were Messrs, Arthur Maw, She Bert. Duff, Will Cook, Norman Hugh- Oscar Downey and John Quinn, while the flower bearers were John Maw, Lorne and Elmer Johnson, Earle Cook, Harry Briggs, Albert Timms "and Stanley Nottingham. Interment "took place in the famjly plot at Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. Be- sides his sorrowing mother, he is sur- vived by three sisters in Toronto, one at Woodville and seven brothers in the West. son, a INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CO. DEMONSTRATION. Last week in the High School Audi- torium at Port Perry, a very excellent farm machinery set of pictures was displayed, being sponsored by their Switzer. The pictures were excellent, convey- ing much information of value to the farmer, and giving a compréhensive local representative, Mr. C. {equipment be placed in front of the fa, fds Pg SE Ree IAT from the street by the side four hours after the theft. view of the progress made in recent years in farm equipment. Some of the photography was very-cleverly ex- ecuted, particularly in the display of tractors, of which some twenty types were shown. The pictures of "My Model Farm" and similar descriptive views were helpful and spprecipti... At the conclusion of the derffonstra- tion, a dance was held, thoroughly en- joyed by the people who had flocked in from all quarters. As many as 64 couples were on the floor at one time. Mr. Switzer is well pleased with the success of the venture, which will be repeated next year. Upon that oc- casion he promises a special afternoon treat for the children, PLAY GROUND EQUIPMENT At a recent meeting of the Lions Club, it was decided to donate some play ground equipment for use at the Park at the lake side. A resolution was passed authorizing the purchase' of a triple swing and a teeter for the use of small children. Mr, McKinzey of Manchester, also generously offered to haul sand for a sand pile. The wish was expressed that this station, and that there be a re- arrangement of the grounds so that the campers might have more suitable accommodation farther north in the park. MANCHESTER "Mrs. W. I*. Walker, Mrs. Honey and Mrs. Luery attended the Western Sectional meeting of the WwW. M. S. which was held in Albert St. Church, Oshawa, recently. Mrs. Chas. Gerrow, Mr. Maunsell Gerrow, Mrs. J. Mitchell, and Mr. L. G. Lamb, spent a day in Toronto last week. Miss P. Robinson of Brooklin, spent i the week end the guest of Miss Reta Munro. Keep in mind the Sunday School Anniversary which is to be held on June bth, at 7.30 Standard Time. Rev. Mr. Wylie of Columbus is to be the guest speaker. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cumming and have moved into the Baird We welcome them to our vil- family Miss Aletha Barrett of Mount Al- bert, was at her home here over the week end. My. and Mrs. T. Moore ani family, Oshawa, spent Sunday with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Moore. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Walker and Iidna visited recently with friends in Bobcaygeon. UTICA Owing to bad weather the gathering at the bazaar, in Memory Hall, was not large, but there was a splendid display of goods, donated by the mem- bers of the Church and others, A large fish pond, which all enjoyed, an array of home-made candy, two guess- ing contests, and a fortune teller. Tea wag served from five o'clock. Pro- ceeds about $55.00. Miss Laura Rogers and Mr. Maunsell Gerrow entertained with piano music during the evening. A number from here attended the dance at Claremont on Wednesday, Guess the beans in the jar and win a cushion! This beautiful wool cush- jon can be seen at the store. The cor- rect or nearest guess wins. Proceeds will swell the bazaar proceeds. The Bluebird Club held a very suc- cessful dance in Memory Hall on Tuesday evening, May 17th, Keep in H iim 2 bari v SAMUEL FARMFR, Editor and Publisher. Pontiac Car Stolen Daylight Robbery from front of Archer Motor Sales Some time between six and six-forty p.m. on Monday last the Pontiac demonstration car was stolen door of the garage. Un. fortunately the loss was not discovered until twenty- Three cars are in general use by the Archer Motor Sales staff, and the cars are taken out as required. - Naturally when the Pontiac was not in its usual place, it was concluded that it was being used by some member of the staff, hence the delay in I diviovering 1) the theft. The car was insured. mind another the end of the month with the Swing Sisters of Lindsay providing the music. Mr. and Mrs. Gray of Chatham spent the week end with Mr, and Mrs. F. Kendall. SCUGOG Services next Sunday will be as usual, except the Head will be at 11. 30 and Centre at 7.30 p.m. The services last Sunday was in charge of Rev. J, McLachlan of Sea- grave. The lesson was John 3: 1-16, and the text "God is Love." which he proved by a couple of interesting stories. The Young Peoples' League are having a social in the Township Hall on Friday evening this week. It will be in the form of a Box Social which we do not have very often, 16c¢. plates will be provided for those who are not lucky enough to get a box. Get busy girls! Mr. Earl Reader has his new house nearly completed which he has built just west of his father's house. We wish he and Mrs. Reader every com- fort in their new home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baxter and son Rarl and his friend Miss Harworth, Mr. and Mrs. Richie And son Herbert, Mr. l.. Chamberlain, of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Sweetman and Alene, Mr. Geo. Shunk and daughter Gert- rude, were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. R. Jackson, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Russell of Osha- wa, Mr. and Mrs. C. Heayn and family of Port Perry, were recent visitors of l their father Mr, J. Milner. Miss Quantz, of Barrie, is visiting her sister Mrs. E. Reader. Miss Eileen Hope, who is spending the summer with Mrs. R. Leask, of Greenbank, spent the week end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. Hope. 'Mrs. F. G. Joblin has returned to her home after visiting her sisters Mrs. D. Nicklin and Mrs. McKendry in Toronto, Her daughter Dorothy returned home with her for the sum- mer. Miss Rena Sweetman is spending a fow weeks with her brother Mrs. 8. Sweetman. Mr. and Mrs. O. Jeffrey, Clem and Lois visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. Jeffrey on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. Crooks, Mr. and Mrs. Tippin, of Toronto, visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jackson and Mr. John Milner over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. E. McKnight of Ep- som visited their friends Mr. and Mrs. S. McKnight on Sunday. Miss Ivah Milner is visiting her sister Mrs. Geo. Russell in Oshawa for a few days. Mrs. Holman of Toronto, and Mrs. I. V. Savage of Whitby, visited Mrs. C. Graham and Mrs. J. A. Sweetman last week and called on Mr. and Mrs. J. Joblin at the parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fowler and son Allan, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fowler and guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. Reader. Mr. J. Demara attended the funeral of his cousin Mrs. J. Crozier, Charles- ton, on Tuesday. Mrs. Crozier, who was formerly Ada Stone, passed away after several months of illness. She lived many of her 58 years here on the Island before going to Charleston. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, one daughter and one son, three brothers, Hurshel, Manitoba; Hedley, of Toronto, and Orval, of Sea- grave, to whom sympathy of Scugog friends is extended. Mrs. C. Wannamaker visited her friends Mrs. E. Pettitt and Mrs. Geo. Schell over the week end. Mrs. W. Jackson, of Port Perry, visited her daughter Mrs. M. McLaren on Tuebiag: Open Day at Port Perry Public School, Monday, May 99rd, 2.00 p.m. Parents Invited little son of Ebenezer, were Sunday: )