The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

A Fe Eo 5 hel L | BE 3 # { QO ; 4 HN n- Pes - nm NB nN = BN 3a] = i 3 4 uv i i Be I - no. 118 LA : | i [ - g 1 : > Lf = BE. HN EB A | = ] of Bi 5, N | K : | 5 3 ed +X ' 2» Watch your label; it tells when your $1.50 per year in advance. 5 cents single copy. PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1938 EDITORIAL "Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam: His first, best country ever is at home." ' WHAT WE SEE A few of us were talking recently about the Fall Fair. Each had his own point of view as to what constituted "attractions"... One was for speed -- the thrill of the contest; the pounding hoofs of horses; the tense nerves and taut muscles of drivers; the final spurt as the finishing post is reached." Nothing can shake the enthusiasm of that man for the horse race. To him it is the corner stone of success in Kall Fairs. : Another saw peace, prosperity, and comfort in the display of live stock. He could picture the struggle of years as the herd of Holsteins or Dur- hams, Clydes, Percherons and Roadsters; the flocks of sheep or pure bred poultry had grown. They spelled wealth, and they also showed the industry and intelligence of the farmer who raised -that stock. "Where a man's treasure is, there shall his heart be also." To him the whole of successful farm life is represénted by those ex- hibits of live stock. . é A third person saw the beauty of flowers; the skilled craftsmanship of fine needlework; the ex- perience of-the sucessful cook; the patience and understanding of the gardener and the fruit grower; the decorative value of carving and painting--in short those things that add beauty and comfort to lives that are accustomed to hard work," with but small surplus beauty or comfort. These things appealed to him as major attrac- tions. Still another-saw the need for fun--something unusual. Other fairs have novelties, and it is certain that our folk have every right to see skilled entertainers at work. To laugh and to wonder. Quite evidently entertainment is an jm- portant factor in life, The money spent on sports, moving pictures, dancing is enormous. We spend our money for that which we enjoy. They were all right. No matter how enthusiastic we become about our particular hobby, we have to admit that it alone would not bring success. It takes all kinds of "attractions" to attract all kinds of people. In the light of dollars and cents one must realize that every hundred dollars spent in attractions or prizes requires an added attendance of four hun- dred persons to pay the bill. The best way for people to have what they en- joy at Port Perry Fair is to attend thé Fair in large numbers. 3 "> - red "From the time of Balaam, every ass that is asked to progress has seen the supernatural block- ing the way."--Elbert Hubbard. . wheat prices. But no single point of . view is sufficient to build up a successful Fair. . HARVESTS The hopes of humanity are entered on harvests. For harvests we labor and pray and struggle and fear. Wealth rises and falls with every fluctua- tion of harvests. Capitalists talk grandly of stocks, bonds, mergers, great transportation and industrial projects--but their possibility is bound up in harvests, It has often been a source of wonder that keen- minded business men have not taken greater pains to stabilize the matter of harvests. Great {s their faith. From earliest days harvests have been grown, and their growth will continue. From earliest days shrewd financial manipulators have been able to profit by these harvests--and the capitalist believes that state of affairs, will con- tinue, If it does continue then some steps must be taken to recompense the grower of crops in some proportion adequate to the labor expended. The day is past when the isolated farmer re- mains ignorant of the comfort and luxury enjoyed by men and women who do not perform half the labor (either mental or physical) that he performs year in and year out. Knowledge is being brought to him in lim. ousines. Ford has given him a means of breaking loose from his isolation. He is beginning to wonder. The great roads that lead out into the formerly unknown world have opened up a new vision of life. Fortunately these facts are dawning upon the minds of -.the capitalist beneficiaries of harvests, and two things have happened with wheat that may lead to a revolution in financial matters re- garding harvests. First comes the "pegging" of Second, it has been announced that the wheat crop of the United States may now be insured by the farmers, under Government auspices. At last legislation is on the right track. If old age is to be protected, why not protect the grower of harvests? ) No country ever grew prosperous by destroying "its wealth. Wide distribution wi]l be infinitely better than crop destruction. That is the great problem upon which. the most intelligent men of - the world should he working, A harvest is never spre until it is threshed and in the bin: Stabilize the income of the grower of harvests, and general prosperity is assured. Pog NOTES "Never throw away dirty water until you are sure of clean," To insult the defenceless is unforgivable, begin at an early date. of crushed gravel ditching highway. ~The bridge between Port Perry and Scugog will be widened. . The road will go over Ham's Hill; which will be be cut down, and the material used to staighten the sharp to Peterboro THE EDITOR INTERVIEWS HON. G. D. CONANT REGARDING THE HIGHWAY. Work on straightening, grading, and gravelling the Provincial Highway from Port Perry to Peterboro is to Tenders are called for 20,000 tons ; and also for grading, straightening, and 'The Road from Port Perry bend in the Cartwright roadway. Various other necessary changes in the route will be made, and the road prepared for permanent surfacing at a later date. ; : M ae Barber Marries Thomas Bown The marriage of Miss Gertrude Mae Barber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, J. C. Barber of Port Perry, formerly of Oshawa, to Mr. Thos. Norman Bown, son of Mr, and Mrs. Walter Bown, of Port Perry, was held in Oshawa, with Rev. J. Anderson officiating. + Given in marriage by her brother- in-law, Mr, Harry Orpwood, of Osha- wa, the bride wore a graceful gown-of baby blue sheer, with white hat and shoulder-length veil. She carried a bouquet of Sweetheart roses and baby's breath. Little Miss Lloy Orp- wood, niece of the bride, was flower girl, in a frock of pink organdie and head-dress of baby carnations and roses, and she carried a bouquet of roses, : The reception was held at Helen's Tea Room, and later Mr. and Mrs, Bown left for a motor trip to Muskoka and Northern Ontario. The bride travelled in a frock of rust crepe with white coat and white accessories. The bride wore a gold wrist watch, the gift of the groom, The groom's gift to the flower girl was a silver bracelet. UTICA The « Ladies' 'Aid of the United Church were entertained at the home of Mrs. Jos. Ward last Friday after- noon. A most enjoyable time was spent. Miss Edith Lakey of Toronto, is visiting with friends here. Mr. Stanley Christie of Peterboro is hoildaying at home this week. ARRAS Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reynolds and family at Burlington on Sunday. The Bluebird Club held their month- ly meeting in the basement of the church. Plans were made to go to Pine Beech for the last week of August. Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Geer with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Geer on Monday. Sorry to report Miss Pheriie Jones is not so well at present. Mrs. Timms accompanied her son and family on a trip last week. Mr, and Mrs. Harold Kerry and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ward visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Kerry, Prince Albert, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. Wilbur in Hampton on Tuesday attending the funeral of hig grandfather Mr, A. Hillis, who was killed with a car at Welcome near Port Hope, on Sunday, Mrs. Russnell of Whitby with Mr. and Mrs. Jas, iMtchell. THE FALL FAIR Last year Port Perry Fair was in the doldrums, Two other local fairs had picked the same day as ours and all three suffered. Then, too, infantile paralysis was in the air; and people naturally were shy about mixing in large numbers. Port Perry Fair has had too long a history to be seriously troubled about one set-back. In the fifty or more years of its history there have been many set-backs, and oc was a time a few years ago when it looked us though the Directors would find their job too big. But that day is past, and the set-back of last year is to be turn- ed to good account this year, In the first place September 27 and 28 are the g¢hosen dates, and no local Fairs conflict. This should be the first good start, ; Next--the hors@ races are heing featured. Two races--2.20 and 2.27 are advertised with $120 for each race, All the details have been worked out by chairman Wm. Anderson, and we expect to see a good string of horses at Port Perry Falr.. The track is being kept in good shape for the event. R. M, Holtby is responsible for the next attraction, It is a "Black and White Day." That is the name given for a glorious exhibit of over one hun< dred pure bred Holsteins--the best that good breeding can raise and money can buy. That exhibit will bring Port Perry Fair to the attention of the best stock- men in the County--as it is an Ontario County Show. Like many another event, this black and white show has started something that forces us into the front rank of Fairs. High class stock like that can- not be exposed to Bang's disease, and there is being stagell a general clean- up of stables, such as has not been known for years. In addition to, that, all animals exhibited in either Hol- stein or Shorthorn classes must he blood tested. While this involves some expense to the exhibitors, it is in line with modern herd" raising ideas; and will, in all probability, become com- pulsory within a faw years, This Holstein Show should be one of the big events in the history of Port Perry Fair; and the thanks of stock- men and the general public are due to Mr. Holtby for making the supgges- tion, As was the case last year, the school children of Reach and Scugog are to be admitted to Port Perry Fair free. Prizes are to be awarded to the var- ious schools on a percentage hasis of attendance. Full particulars of the contest will be foundsin the Prize List. The children made a good showing last year, and should do better this year. At the building a new feature Is to be introduced--a hobby exhibit. Some very excellent work is done by skilled craftsmen in this district; and there are treasures in many homes that the owners would be proud to exhibit un- der proper conditions. This matter is being arranged and Messrs. Thompson and S. Farmer will be pleased to hear of any articles that may be loaned for this exhibit. Provision is being made to gather up and return the articles. A watchman will be engaged to pro- tect the property according to the rules of the Society regarding ex- hibits. Descriptive labels will be printed free of charge. If you know of any articles suitable for this display please let us know as soon as possible, so that proper ar- rangements may be made to make the exhibit of real educational value. It is pleasing to know that the local Women's Institutes are making ex- hibits. Among the most progressive people in any community are the members of the Women's Institutes. They do practical work in many lines and have led the way in many lines that have been of value to rural homes. Those who attend the Royal Winter Fair must be struck by the care taken in the preparation and placing of ex- hibits. Of course conditions are dif- ferent there. The attendance is large, and money seems to be plentiful. In lesser degree the same spirit could enter into the preparation and arrang- ing of exhibits at the Port Perry Fair. In this connection a request is made that a number of sheaves of unthresh- ed grain be made up for purely deco- rative purposes. Sheaves of this kind contributed would add greatly to the appearance of the building in which the exhibits are housed. Another suggestion was that dealers in farm machinery put on a display. LN fica | Ud rae b OIL TT eT Shite This is the time and place to introduce up-to-date products to the people who require them. An agricultural fair should certainly feature agricultural machinery. A word about the grand stand. Through the joint effort of the Coun- cil, the Business Men's Association, and the Fair Board, this structure has now been put into safe condition. It is there to be used; but must pay its way. It is not reasonable to suppose that a grandstand performance can he staged if there is no revenue from the grandstand, This year the Direc- tors have decided that there can be no standing on the track, It {s dangerous and it is unfair to those who are will- ing to pay thelr way and abide by the regulations, The fee for the grand- stand will be 10c. For this fee the Directors are arranging for a good show, particulars of which will be an- nounced later, All being well we shall be able to feature two outstand- ing C.N.E. entertainers; but of that we shall have more to say later. On another page will be found an outline of the prize list, which this year has received a number of attrac- tive additions. This is a community project. No- body is making any money out of it. Every working Director gives time and money for the good of the cause. Public support is all that is needed to ensure lasting success. Port Perry H. S. MIDDLE SCHOOL RESULTS Beare, Bruce--Eng., Comp 2, Can. Hist. 3; Alg. 2; Agr. |, 2. Beare, Burgess--Alg., Agr, L Beare, W. T.--Can. Hist. 2, Bond, Olive--Eng. Comp.; Eng. Lit, Alg. Brent, Marion--Can, Hist., Geom, §, Agr. II, 2. Bruce, Marley--Eng. Comp, Eng. Lit. 2, Can. Hist.) Alg. 2, Agr. I, 2. Byers, Marjorie--Fr. Auth, Cann, Chas. C,--Eng. Comp. 3, Eng. Lit. Carnegie, Ruth--Geom., Agr. II, 3. Cawker, Betty--Latin Comp. Christie, D. C.--Geom, 2, Camp,, Fr. Auth., Agr. II Christie, F. C.--Agr. II, Clark, Murray--Eng. Comp., Eng. Lit. 2, Can. Hist, 2, Alg. 1, Agr. I, 2. Colleran, Helen--Alg. 1, Conlin, Helen--Anc. His, 2, Geom, 3, Latin Auth. 2, Latin Comp. 2, French Auth, 2, Fr, Comp 2, Agr. II, 2, Crosler, Jean--Eng. Comp. 2, Eng. Lit, 2, Alg. 1, Agr. I, 8, Demara, Grace--Eng. Lit, 2, Can, Hist., Alg., Agr. I, 8. Dusty, Ivan--Eng. Lit. 2, Can. Hist. 2, Agr, I. Hall, K. Ruth--Agr. II, 1. Hayden, Rody--Eng. Lit, Anc. Hist. Latin 2, Hayes, Harold--Agr. I. Honey, Isobel--Fr. Auth., Agr. II. Leahy, Clarence--Agr. I, 3. Leahy, Mary--Eng. Comp, Eng. Lit, Alg. 3, Agr. I. McMaster, Glenn--Eng. Comp. 2, A. Hist. 2, Geom. 1, Agr. II, 1. McCrea, Hazel --Eng. Comp. 2, Eng. Hist. 2, Alg. 2, Can. Hist. 2, Agr I, 2. McCrea, Margaret--Geom. 2, Latin Auth. 3, Fr. Auth. 3, Fr. Comp., Agr. IL. McMaster, Harry--Alg. 2, Agr. L Martyn, Ellwood--Agr. II. Martyn, Harold--C. Hist. 2, Agr. I. Mulligan, Geo.--Eng. Comp. 2, Eng. Lit. 2, Can, Hist. 2, Alg., Agr. I, 2. Murphy, Doris -- Eng. Lit., Geom., Lat. Comp., Agr. IL Phair, Doris--Eng. Comp., Eng. Lit. 2, Can, Hist. 2, Alg. 1, Agr. I, 2. Ploughman, Ellen-- Eng. Comp. 2, Eng. Lit. 2, Alg. 2, Agr. IL. Ploughman, Luella -- Eng. Comp, Alg. 2, Agr. I, 2. Porteous, Nora--Agr. I, 2, Agr. IL. Pyatt, Dorothy--Eng. Lit, Can. His. Pyatt, Mary--Anc. Hist. 2, Geom 2, Latin Auth. 2, Lat, Comp. 2, Fr. Auth. 2, Fr. Comp. 2, Agr. II, 2. Redman, Irene-- Eng." Comp., Eng. Lit., Alg., Agr. I Sheridan, Walter -- Eng. Comp. 2, Eng. Lit. 2, Can. Hist. 2, Alg. 1, Agr. I, 2. Tetlow, Gordon--Eng. Comp. 2, Eng Lit. 2, Can. Hist. 2, Alg. 2, Agr. I, 1. Willard, Wm, R.--Geom. 2, The above pupils passed on the sub- | jects following their name. 1--first class honours, 2--second class honours 8--third class honours. Agr. I--I1st year, Agr. II, 2nd year. o CAESAREA The church is being painted and it looks so fresh and inviting to you to come inside on Sunday mornings to hear Chancellor Bowles. Mrs. W. K. Greatrix visited friends at Lake Simcoe and at Lake Huron last week. Mrs. H. Harris and Mrs. R. Gooch are both recovering from heavy colds. Mr. Charles Collett, B.Sc., Toronto, brother of Mr. E. Collett, visited Mr. and Mrs. Warren T. Fegan over the last week end. Born--In Toronto, August 11th, to Mr. and Mrs. Don. Garfat, a son. Murs, Littleproud of Caesarea is now nursing in Pontypool. Mr. Arthur Bilton of Oshawa was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. K. Glide last week. Mr. Glide has bought the boat works from Mr. Leicks, and Mrs. Glide is carrying on The Mildred's Tea Room. Both report a fine season of good business. Mr. Clifford Knowles of Oshawa is in charge of the garage this summer in Caesarea. Mrs. W. Robinson and daughter Mrs. Burkhart of Cincinnati, visiting Mus. Norman Robinson at Robin's Nest last week. Mr. Harold Halbutt has gone on a fishing trip north with two men from Alexander Muir School, Toronto, of which he is the principal. Many guests have recently regis- tered at the Kenosha House from Osh- awa, Toronto, Rochester, Buffalo and other places. A number from Caesarea and Wil- linms' Point were at the Wallace Point Canoe Club Regatta on the Otonabee river last Wednesday. Robert and Charles Gooch, Ray Grennell and D. Brownridge, won 8 quarts of oil in 4- men-in-a-skiff race. Charlie Goosh and Al. Brownridge won a wallet in double canoeing; Ray Grennell won an air cushion for paddling with a paper bag over head. Alice Carver won a cup for swimming. Patsy Perrin won first in single canoe. Taylor and Per- rin won in mixed doubles. An exhi- bition of water skiing was interesting. These boys in a launch went by way of Scugog river, Sturgeon lake, Bobeay- geon, Pigeon lage, Buckhorn, Lovesick lake, Stoney lake, Clear lake, Peter- boro. Mr. Archie Frost, pincipal of Beeton Continuation School, Mrs. Frost and Mr. D. B. Frost, of Oshawa, visited their grandmother at Wililams' Point on Sunday. Mrs. Winter of Toronto is the guest of her sister Mrs. A. Goosh. Mr. and Mrs. Eastman are enjoying Mr. Goode's cottage. yrtle Station Church service next Sunday at three p.m. Rev. W. E, Honey occupied the pulpit on Sunday evening, choosing his text from Exodus 3.--"Draw not nigh hither; put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou stand- eth is holy ground." All who, in any place find God--whether in a burning bush, like Moses, or David, in the rocky hill of Bethel, Isaiah, as he wor- shipped in the temple at Jerusalem, Paul on the way to Damascus or John Wesley as he attended a prayer meet- ing in Aldershott, England--wherever it is, that place becomes to him, holy ground. When God makes his pre- sence known, it is for some purpose, as God had a purpose in the life of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, so had He when He called Moses from the bush. The call may not always be for some- thing distinguished, but it will be to a service within our capabilities. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stevens and son of Drumbo were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gilroy. Mr. Harry Stacey of Oshawa is making extensive alterations and is redecorating his house, Tately owned by the date Mr. Wilfred Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Longhurst of Sutton, visited with Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Cooper on Sunday. Mrs. Geo. Krick of Uno Park and Mrs. Wm, Clark of Sonya, visited with Mr. and Mrs, C. Harrison last week. Miss Vera Masters of Oshawa was home on Sunday. Mrs, Geo. Butson and Miss Viola, of Grenbank, were down for a couple of days at their home here, gathering "Stouffville, the garden stuff and canning vege- tables Mrs. Watson and daughter of accompanied by Mrs. Skene and granddaughter Stella, of Dryden, New Ontario, and Mr. and SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. Mrs. Clarence Redman and daughter of Hampton, were week end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Rad- man, Mrs. Donald Timms and children of Toronto, have been holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. G. Leach. Mrs. Stella Forsythe who has been spending a vacation here with rela- tives and friends went to Stouffville on Tuesday to visit her daughter Mrs. Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. Chisholm were visiting in Oshawa on Thursday. Miss Lilly O'Boyle made a business trip to Toronto on Friday. Mr. Gordon Barton, who is out re- lieving for the C.P.R. station agents, was home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hughson, of Toronto spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hughson. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Cooper and Douglas, of Toronto, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. Cook. Mr. Eric Swindell visited with his parents in Bowmanville on Sunday. Mr. Roy Flett who has been work- ing in Pickering, called on his sister on Sunday. Mr. Harold Holliday of Toronto called on friends here one day last week. Rev. W. E. Honey and Mrs. Honey, have returned after enjoying a vaca- tion with friends in Sterling and 'dt Oak Lake, The harvest and threshing season are well under way. Mr. A. Ward and Mr, Edgar Heron being the first to complete that work for this year. The others are hard at it. The weather has been a bit "catchy" but in general it has been very favourable. Mr. A. Parrinder has had a gang of men the past week helping him with his crops, and a part of his threshing. Little Miss Dorothy McCartney of Brooklin is spending her holidays with her grandparents. Little Miss Doreen Wylde, Whitby, has been holidaying wtih Mrs. Luery. Murs. Arthur Ward who is stil taking treatments in Toronto, was home for the week end, and we are pleased to report a marked improvement in her condition. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Harrison visited with friends in Seagrave and Cannington and attended the decora- tion service at the Stone Church near Beaverton, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harrison and Gordon spent Saturday afternoon and Sunday with friends at Edgerton. Miss Crawford of Toronto, who has been living with Mrs. Johnson Hugh- son for the past two years, is return- ing to her home this week. Although of a quiet disposition, Miss Crawford's pleasing personality has won for her many friends here who will miss her. It is because of poor health that she is leaving, and we trust that a rest will restore her to normal again. Murs. Claughton who lived with her aunt, the late Mrs. Johnson Devit for three years, will take Miss Crawford's place at Mrs. Hughson's. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Masters visit- ed with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Painter of Uxbridge, on Sunday, bringing home baby June Painter. Mr. Clarence Cook has a fine assort- ment of old furniture, including bed- steads, chairs, tables, chests of draw- ers, settees, spinning wheels, side- boards, furnishings for fireplaces, ete., and old glassware. These antiques are really worth seeing and Clarence will be glad to show his goods to any who call to see his collection. Neck Broken: May Recover Alec Northey, Fenelon Falls, es- caped death in a miraculous manner on Sunday afternoon when he suffered a broken neck and severe head injuries while diving at Lakeshore Park, Fene- lon Falls. Mr. Northey was taken to Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, where it was discovered his neck was fractured. He is expected to be all right. He was diving from the diving board when, in some manner, he ovér- balanced and fell in striking his head on the bottom. He was brought to shore and it was believed then that he was seriously hurt. Dr. G. C. Gra- ham had him removed to Ross Mem- orial Hospital. The third vertebra of his spinal column was found fractured, Mr. Northey is a well known busi- ness man of the village. He is town treasurer and is widely known in the district. £7 pt Pn ER