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Watch your label; it tells when your subscription expires. : $1.50 per year in advance. 5 cents single copy. SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. : BY RB | Xs EDITORIAL ie "Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam: His first, best country ever is at home." a . THE PASSING YEAR. Auumn is near. The first outburst of glorious bloom has long since gone. The hepatica, violets, adder's tongue, trilliums, iris, peonies, canterbury bells, sweet william, hollyhocks have had their blaze of glory and have said good-bye. Now the gorgeous gladiolus, the massive dahlia, the flam- ing marigold and galardia, and the feathery asters give sprays of tribute to the bloom that has gone before, Each in its turn has given us pleasure, and has taught us how to enjoy sun- shine and rain with happy effect. ' The passing season has seen the brown earth take on its shades of delicate green deepening in richness and strength, The hay is stored, the grain has developed, is being cut, garnered and threshed. The wee colts and calves and lambs have grown greatly. ~Birds have filled out the life of the year, and are beginning to turn atten- tion .fo the southward flight. . Blackbirds are gathering: ducks are arriving. Vacation time is more than half gone. School and steady business are in the offing. The bright posters of the C,N.E. are first evidence that sum- mer is ending: : Still the autos flit. hither and yon. They pass us-in hundreds, seeking distant points, or return- ing from camp and fishing and roaming. i _-. Great buses pass our door filled with the final batches of children for 'the fresh air camps, or going out to those camps to take the youngsters back to city realities and restrictions. There is something a bit pathetic to think that the glimpse of freedom has been so short--but there is some- thing pretty fine, too, in knowing that human kinddness has provided this opportunity. Years pass, and each year adds to our exper- ience, our growth, our real prosperity, our sta- bility as a people, and our opportunity to make this country free from class distinctions, with equal opportunity for all according to ability. The fine thing to remember is that ten million people are each doing a share in building our nation--some in growth, some in industry, some in wisdom. Jf winter comes, can spring be for away? >odq EXAMINATIONS One would think on hearing and reading dis- cussions regarding school examinations, that they are purely arbitrary affairs, quite unnecessary. The fact is that life is. full of examinations. Not a day passes for any of us but we pass or fail in some examination that is thrust upon us. No excuses are accepted in real life as to these daily egditiinations. Kind hearted people talk of the nervous strain that is placed upon the pupil when examination time comes. That nervous strain is as nothing compared to the demands that are made by em- ployers when young folk attempt to work out in real life what has been learned at school. It is not the nervous strain that is wrong with examinations; but the fact that but little attempt is made to discover what connected idea the pupil has gained of his studies in the various subjects on his curriculum, The whole matter of examinations could be simplified. = Why have examinations in writing, spelling, grammar? All these can be tested in 'a single essay upon some historic or geographic subject. A properly equipped teacher can soon judge the pupils knowledge of any of the sub- jects here named, : Chief among the objects of teaching should be the training of the pupil mind to grasp the sub- ject not as a matter of memory; but as a matter of understanding in relation to life, past and pre- sent. Writing should be legible at all times; spelling "should be correct; grammar should be so thor- oughly taught that it becomes an essential part of all conversation or writing. To make separate examinations of these subjects is to give the pupil the idea that correctness along these lines is only necessary on special occasions. The fact is that all schooling should be fundamentally connected with daily life, and the pupil should be shown he connection. The sefting of examination papers requires much human understanding. It is easy to pass Johnny and cause Tommy to fail by putting cer- unsuitable to Tommy--and vice versa. Bulk edu- cation will always have these flaws because human beings are personalities, and that is their chief value to society. Examinations should be made to fit the pupil-- not to excuse his weaknesses; but to understand his individuality. NOTES People who work just to make money, don't. Every person has some bit of experience that would help others--if he would tell it. Theatres are filled most when life is most dif- ficult. venture--these things give opportunity for a fresh start. Brooding kills, No ned to drink if the mind and body are healthy. Natural joys are the only real ones. Happiness is internal. When you have mastered yourself you are fit to take charge of other people. To laugh, to forget, to be thrilled by ad- tain questions in a way suitable to Johnny and A Letter of Appreciation MYRTLE x Simcoe, Ont., Aug. 5, 1938 Dear Mr. Farmer: £ The Port Perry Star just reached my office today containing a very complete, detailed, and dignified ac- count of the Palmer Memorial dedi- catory ceremonies held in your pro- gressive town on Thursday of last week. I was personally very favorably and highly impressed with the municipal- ity of Port Perry, your Reeve, and other citizens with whom I had the good pleasure to contact. I would like also to make a commendatory re- mark relative to the good ladies who so ably and kindly provided food for the hungry members of the pilgrim- age, to the complete satisfaction of each and everyone present. I am con: fident that through the coming years, members and their families of the Chiropractic profession will count it a privilege to journey to Port Perry and the immediate community to hon- our the memory of the founder of their science, and to renew old and make new friendships in your district. You, Mr. Farmer, have played an important part in this memorable event by your cordial welcome of 4 members of fraternity and in the very Wo, wi manner in which you have reely given of the space in your valuable paper, and featured so appro- priately the high-lights related there- 'to. I am sure that in tendering you my sincere thanks I am also voicing the sentiment of countless others in our beloved profession. Wishing you and your publication continued and even greater success, I remain, Yours respectfully, H. M. Collins. An Historic Event In was on August 10th, 1876, that Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, went to the office of the Dominion Telegraph Company, Paris, Ont., to listen, while some friends at Brantford, 8 miles away, were to do the talking. The primitive equipment which Bell had available permittea only a one-way talk but he felt that if a voice so far away could be heard, it would greatly enhance 'the possi- bilities of his new method of communi- cation. The sequence of events which led up to Bell obtaining permission to try out his invention over the linés of the Telegraph Company and which con- cluded so dramatically when he recog- nized his father's voice reciting a familiar poem, is one of the high- lights in the history of telephony. Canadians to-day place over 76,000 long distance calls on the average day. Recent developments now bring tele- phone users of this country within potential voice reach of some 86,000,- 000 telephones located in over seventy countries of the world. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Williamson and daughter of Beaverton visited friends here on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Timms and family, of Toronto, spent Sunday with the former's brother Mr. A. Timms. Pleased to report that Mr. Allin Downey, who was confined to his bed last week is on the mend. Master Hughie Grant is holidaying with relatives in Toronto. Mrs. Hattie Hudgins is holidaying with her son in Toronto. Mr. George Hall visited his mother Mrs. Charlie Hall, on Sunday. Mrs, Hall is confined to the Little Britain hospital taking treatments from Dr. Hall for goitre. The new mail service came into ef- fect on Monday. Mr. Roy Thompson will now take the mail from Myrtle Station here daily, and instead of the Brooklin mail coming by C.P.R., it will now come to Whitby. Mr. T. Cram- mond is the new carrier and Mr. Levi Tordiff who has been carrying it for some years takes Mr. Crammond's position on the Highway. -- PE IN MEMORIAM EDWARDS--In loving memory of "Wray" who left us August 8th, 1935, Time may heal the broken heart, Years may make the wound less sore, But it cannot still the longing For the loved one gone before. Who shall say the grief is lessened, Though the smile may hide the tears, Memories keep the wound still open, Despite the passing of the years. Too dearly loved, too sadly missed; |, to ever be forgotten.-- Dad, Mother, Sisters and Brothers. Watch for particulars of Port Perry Fair, Sept. 27 and 28, in our next issue « . Lo ORC Myrtle Station Church service next Sunday at 7 p.m., when Rev. W. E. Honey will be in the pulpit. Mrs. David Duchemin was in To- ronto last Monday attending the fun- eral of the late Mrs. J. W. Spanton. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bunker and little daughter Joy, of Oshawa, called on Mr. and Mrs. Chisholm on Mon- day. Miss Lillian O'Boyle visited in Havelock recently, with her nephew Mr. Jay Bedford and family. iv. there she had the pleasure of mo. - ing in north Hastings couuty, visiting Crow Lake, a popular summer reso: also Cordova gold mines and the Can- ada Rock Plant Co., bringing back with her some specimen of ores. Mrs. W. McCartney and daughters, also Mr. William and Miss- Mary Mar- tin of Brooklin were Sunday visitors of My, and Mrs, C, Harrison. Mrs. Robt .Chisholm was in Toron- to last Wednesday at her grand- daughter's, Mrs, John Hunter, who en- tertained in honour of the approach- ing wedding ofrher sister, Miss Jean Chisholm. About twenty-five friends were present and gave the bride elect a complete kitchen shower. A pleas- ant evening was enjoyed, followed by refreshments served by the hostess. This is of interest to many as Jean has, for years, spent a part of her summer vacations with her grand- parents. We extend our best wishes to her for her future happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Robt Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Webb, of Pontypool, Mr. Albert Holmes and 'Mrs. Bryant of Toronto, were all 'week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Masters. Several of our young people enjoyed the street dance in Port Perry last week. Miss Betty Kirkham has returned [home after a very pleasant holiday spent with relatives in Maberley. Mrs. Hervey Painter and little daughter June, of Prospect, visited with her parents last week. Mr, and Mrs, Harold Stedwick have returned from hollidaying in Western points. Mrs. W. W. Ross)c Evelyn, Mervin | and Merle, of Ashbiirn, and Miss Rilda Holmes of Dagmar visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Dickson on Sunday. Mr. Swindell who is relieving Mr. Barton, spent Sunday with his parents at their summer ¢ottage at Sharbot lake. \ "Mrs. Eugene Nicholson of Detroit is visiting with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs, W. J. Cook. "Miss Evelyn Dickson of Toronto, was visiting with relatives here last week. Mrs. W. J. Cook and Mrs. Elmer Cook were in Oshawa on Sunday. What He Saw When the present No. 12 Highway was only a good gravel road, several near accidents and two or three minor ones at the level crossing here, was considered a just reason for petitioning the C.P.R. to erect some sort of danger signal. The Company set a man to watch traffic and it was found that an average of 44 motor vehicles passed over the crossing every hour. This was deemed, at that time, a' sufficient average to justify the setting up of a wig-wag. Since the pavement was put down, and later, the joining in of No. 7 highway with No. 12, the traflic has increased each year until now it is such that on Fri- day and Sunday cvenings it is not safe for pedestrians to use the pave- ment. Our friends across the lines, and neighbours of the surrounding provinces, pass through our village by the thousands, pouring into the coun- ties to the north, Simcoe, Muskoka, Algonquin Park, Haliburton, Victoria and Peterboro, where the attraction is boating, bathing and fishing in the beautiful lakes and rivers that are so plentiful up there. The usual sum- mer Sunday evening traffic has reach- ed an average of 600 and 700 cars an hour, south bound, while on holiadys the south bound traffic is as high as 850 and 900 cars per hour, And how they go! We surely live in the speed age. Every motorist is in a hurry whether he is really going somewhere or only out for a drive. The natural beauty of the country is the last thing thought of. At the rate they travel we wonder if the majority of them is not like the man who returned from a motor trip, reporting wonderful 'time. He covered just about 1800 miles in seven days, including five provinces, Hé didn't want to rush through the trip, as so many people Fao, 80 he did not make over 250 miles a day, except the last day, when he was in a hurry to get home, and made 300. He said the car behaved beautifully all the way, and he averaged twenty- two miles to the gallon. Perhaps the most impressive part of the trip was through the mountains, where he went int; second only once, where he had to slow up behind a truck on a curve. He found excellent filling stations all along the way, and was able to pur- chase his favorite gas everywhere, ex- «tpu uu a nuserable village out in the sucks! He said it was wonderful how icy have puc up signs along the roads marking historic spots so that you may know what you are seeing--that is of course, if you want to stop long enough to read them, and are not a- fraid-of being hit from behind, and also if you are interested in history. The thing that, gave him the biggest thrill was a straight away at least three miles long with four traffic lanes and a smooth roadbed. He came 60 miles an hour over that without feel- ing the slightest concern, But that was rather exceptional. For the most part he kept to fifty-five. He thought that no one should miss the Deadwood Trail. It had a fine surface, the grades not too steep, and it was on the trail that he got the best chicken- and-waffle dinner of the whole trip! No, he didn't see the waterfall. After all, one waterfal is very much like another, and the only way to reach it was by two miles of dirt road: What surprised him most was Jim- town. It was not so big, but it had large welcome signs, several theatres with talkies, and a modern hotel with radios in every room. Those Jimtown people were progressive all right. Al- though it was a delightful trip, and where you can make 1800 miles in seven days over excellent roads all the way he can't understand why peo- ple should go to Europe for their va- cation, J Mrs. R. Long is visiting with her 'daughter, Mrs. Roy Scott of Seagrave. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Smith, Toronto, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Beacock. BLACKSTOCK The July..meeting of the W, A. of the United Church was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs, J. W. Bradburn on the 25th inst with an attendance of twenty-five. The Bible Study was taken by Mrs. (Rev.) H. Bell who also read a letter of appreciation from the West thanking the members for the fine bale they had sent. The program consisted of a piano solo by Miss V. Bradburn and readings by Mrs. W. A. VanCamp, Mrs. Mervin Graham and Master: Merle Henry. Lunch was served. The members of the Victorian W. 1. held their August meeting on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wright's home on Wednesday afternoon the 3rd with the splendid attendance of 60. The meeting opened with community sing- ing followed by the Lord's prayer and scripture reading by Miss Ferga John- ston, The roll call was answered with a current event, and next month is to be answered with a jar of fruit or pickles to be sent to the Victor Home, Toronto. An invitation tp visit the Hampton Branch on Thursday afternoon, August 1th, was accepted. The program for the afternoon was as follows: a reading by Mrs. Craw- ford, "Bananas'; piano solos by Murs. Mervin Mountjoy and Miss Marion Taylor, a very interesting talk by Miss Annie Mountjoy on her work in the Victor Home, Toronto. Mr. W. Hoskin showed the ladies by means of a chart how he cut the meat for the beef ring. This being the month when the children are entertained races were run and lucky spot games held. Prizes of chocolate bars, pop corn, peanuts and candy were awarded to losers as well as winners, At the close lunch was served by Mrs. L. Byers' group which was in charge of the meeting. Recent visitors were: Mr. Thomas Henry of Yorkton, Sask., Mrs, R. Ed- gerson of Nestleton' with Mr, and Mrs. E. Darcy. Mr. F. Waldon of the T.T. C. and Mr. and Mrs. Ian Stewart of Toronto, at the home of Smith Bros.; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Graham and family of Courtice, Mr. Henry Gra- ham of Toronto, with Mr, and Mrs. O. Graham; Mr. and Mrs. Sperian of Udney, Mr. and Mrs, John Stone of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. R. Coates of Shirley with Mr. and Mrs, J. Strong; Dr. J. W. Wilkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Brydon and family of Kitchener, Miss Olive Beacock Thorne, of Lindsay Wesley Beaco Trownd Mrs. Lorne Wannan and baby of Kirby, and Mr. Jas Wannan of Rag] , Miss Aileen Mountjoy, of Toronto, \with Mr. and Mrs. N. Mountjoy; Mr. and Mrs. W. Larmer of Toronto, with his parents Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Larmer; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Bell and Mr. Robt Bell with Mrs. Albert Finney of Fleetwood, Miss Ruth Armstrong, R.N., of To- ronto, Mrs. Robt. Armstrong of Maple Grove, Mr. B. Stevens of Solina, Mr. and Mrs. M. Thompson and John and Mr. Chas. Gillespie of Toronto with Mr, and Mrs. Jos. Archer; Mr. and Mrs. C. Wilson and Eunice with re- latives in Orono; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Larmer of South Monoghan with Mr. and Mrs. Austin Larmer, Miss Lillie Harris of Bowmanville with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Stuart and Betty of Peterboro and Miss Maragret Scott of Solina_with-Mrs. John Hooey. 'Miss Annie Wright is keeping house for her brother Mr. Jabez Wright while Mrs. Wright is enjoying a short holiday with her brother and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. Newell of Hastings, at their summer home. Miss Ethel Carter is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. H. Bright of Toronto. We are pelased to report that Mrs. John Hamilton is recovering from her serious illness and is able to be in her home again, Mr. W. B. Ferguson, President of the C. R. E. C. gave a very fine talk at the United Church Sunday School on Sunday morning last. Murs. John Farder, Miss Vera Forder and Mr. Wm. Forder visited Mrs. Fordel's brother Mr. Wm. Cain, of Pontypool on Sunday. The annual church service of the Black Preceptory was held in the United Church on Sunday evening. ln the absence of Rev. H. Bell, the ser- vice-was conducted by Rev. Mr. Wol- fraim of Queen St. Church, Lindsay, assisted by three other visiting clergy- Special music was provided by the choir of the church. The Blackstock Fife and Drum Band led the parade which was comprised of members from Port Perry, Janetville, Mill- braok, Pontypool, Peterboro, Tyrone, Eien; 'Nestléton and Blackstock. "Rev. and Mrs. Bell and family are ee a well earned holiday during this month of August. Misses Wilma and Jessie VanCamp are visiting their grandmother Mrs. .M. Smith. SCUGOG Next Sunday the evening service will be held in the Centre Church and special music is being prepared. Every person invited to attend the service. The Womens Association will hold its meeting on Tuesday afternoon the 16th, at the parsonage. Group 4 of the Centre will be hostesses and Mrs. G. Cherrie and Mrs. E. Ploughman are preparing an interesting program. and enjoy this meeting. Miss L. Elgie of Toronto is visiting her cousin Miss Dorothy Joblin at the parsonage for a few days. Little Miss Eileen Brown of Epsom, is spending a few weeks with Miss Li. Prentice. Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Frise of Oshawa, visited her brother Mr. Wm. Jeffrey a few days last week. Mrs, C. Wilson of Toronto visited her friends Mrs. A. Martyn and Murs. R. Sanguine on Sunday. Miss Florence Carter spent the week end with her friend Miss Grace Demara. Murs. Coppin of Cameron is spending a few days with her daughter Mrs. R. Pogue. Mr. Eastman Wallace of Toronto, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Samells. Mr, Gordon Mark of Port Perry, is spending a few days with his cousin Mr. John Hardy. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Reader accom- panied by Mr. and Mrs. W. Gerrow, to Solina to their old home for a reunion of some one hundred friends. Mr. Wm. Morris and son Ronald of Toronto is spending this week at his old home with Mrs. Wm. Savage. Mrs. R. Pogue and Miss C. Hardy attended the funeral of her old friend Mrs. Wm. Suggitt at Valentia, last week, Mr. and Mrs. W. Mark and grand- daughter Miss Lois Jeffrey visited Mrs. A. Brunt at Enniskillen, and Miss Mona Brunt returned with them to her home, Harvest is on in full swing. The cutting is nearly finished and Mr. R Brown and Mr. Alton Mark have their threshing machines going again and looking forward to a good season's work as the crops are good around . | here, Miss Muriel Platten and sister Verna, and Miss Hazel Wickett and a girl friend from Oshawa, are enjoying a few days camping at Stephenson's Point. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hood, Thelma, Joyce, and June of Marsh Hill and Miss Leona Prentice of Whitby, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alt. Prentice, Mr, Clare Pogue of Quebec, visited his brother Mr. Russell Pogue and Mrs. Pogue recently. SEACRAVE The regular meeting of the Quad- rata Club was held at the home of Miss Helen Short on Thursday even- ing, August 4th. The Scripture lesson was taken from Genesis 3:1-24 on the story of "The Temptation in the Gar- den of Eden" by Marion Eagleson. During the business period it was de- cided to hold an Ice Cream Social on Friday evening, August 12th, in the Sunday School Room. The Roll Call was answered by "Questions on Can- ning or Preserving" answered by Mrs. G. Mark during her topic on "Can- ning." After several interesting con- tests and games the meteing closed in the usual manner. Miss Alma Clements of Oshawa is spending several weeks vacation with her parents Mr. and Mis. G, Clements. Mr. and Mrs. Leith Byers of Black- stock, visited Mr. and Mrs. H. Wanna- maker on Sunday. Mrs. O. Stone has returned home after visiting in Buffalo. -- i. --_ REACH COUNCIL The regular meeting of the Reach Council was held at Manchester with all members present, Reeve Parrott presiding. Communications From W. D. Muckler, re house fumi- gation in Greenbank; from Whitby Township re Town Line culvert; from the Department of Health enclosing bill for insulin supplied patients; from the Dept. of Welfare re payment of relief accounts, from Oshawa General -Hospital;--from-St.-Michael's.. Hospital and from Toronto Western Hospital re admission of patients from the Town- ship of Reach; from Henry Davis-and Norman Prentice enclosing valuation sheets for sheep killed by dogs. Also bills from the following: A. L.. McDer- mott, funeral expenses of Herb York; Dr. R. H. Hamilton, medical services re-Nichols- family; Wm. Wilson, open- ing grave re Herb York. On motion of the several councillors hereinafter named the reeve was authorized to issue his order on the treasurer .in payment of the following accounts: Deputy Reeve McDonald-- W. D. Muckler, balance of fumiga- tion, $10.00. A. L. McDermott, funeral expenses re Herb York, $48.00. Wm. Wilson, opening grave re Herb York, $6.00. A. J. Doucette, sheep killed and in- jured by dogs, $38.00. Geo. Leask, fenceviewer's fees, $4.00 Township Treasurer, to pay relief accounts for July, $155.00. Wm. Wilson, administering for July, $20.00. Councillor Ward-- Amos Rodd, fenceviewer's fees, $4. Malcolm Bailey, sheep killed hy dogs, $8.00. I. Watson, sheep valuation, $1.50. Provincial Treasurer, insulin, $4.91. Councillor Swanick-- Roy Hood, fenceviewer's fees, $4.00. N. Prentice, sheep valuation, $1.50 H. Davis, sheep valuation, $1.50. By resolution of council the treas- urer was instructed to make every effort to collect all arrears of taxes be- fore end of 1938. By resolution the clerk was instruct- ed to send the bill for house fumiga- tion re house in Greenbank to the owner of the house and ask payment of the same, Mr. Swanick moved seconded by Mr, McDonald that the reeve and council- lor McIntyre be a committee to act with Whitby Township Council re town line culvert. Carried. On motion of Messrs. Swanick and Ward the council went into committee of the whole to hear the road report. Councillor Ward in the chair. The committee arose and reported the same without anfendment. The Road accounts as set forth in vouncehs 16, 17, 18 and 19, totalling $943.96, were passed. Council adjourned to meet on Sat- urday, September 8rd, 1938. relief Wh, TR i A Ar 0 bes 4 Be eR \ BEAN J SR