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Nv Watch your label; it tells when your _ subscription expires $1.50 per year in advance. Tr EDITORIAL. _ "Such is the patriots boast, where'er we roam: His first, best country ever is at hdme." Taxés are high; money is hard to get--for most of us.' Naturally we. hanker to abolish some- It doesn't matter much what is to be abolished--Provincial Parliaments, County Coun- cils, or Township Councils. Any sacrifice will thing. "SHOULD TOWNSHIP COUNCILS BE ~ ABOLISHED 7 "When a 'peasant who lived in Ur said he was a Babylonian, he meant that he was une of the millions of people who paid tribute to the King who at that particular moment happened to be the master of | Western Asia But when a Greek said proudly that he was an Athenian or a Theban, he spoke of a small town which was both his home and his country and which recognized no master but the will of the people of the market place."--Van Loon. . removed. The applicable in the ministration. tion is from the stration is sure human and have "having become a very considerable item of cost, Should the County take over all municipal mat- ters, the matter -of local control would be entirely source of authority would be . further removed from the people; and adjustment 'of , matters requiring" immediate attention would find many delays, : What has been said about roads is even more matter of relief and pension ad-. Here, if anywhere, the need for knowledge of personal conditions is essential, if human need is to be met fairly; and human greed is to be discouraged. The farther the administra- _ people the poorer that admini- ta be. Even poor people are _ feelings; and well-to-do people = L | ff I 5/48 do. We are determined to have fewer people to ~ have been known to find loopholes in relief and govern us; and we are also determined that gov- "pensiondaws. Taken as a whole the folk at home ernments shall have more duties to perform. Any- are the proper persons to judge who needs public i . thing we find a little difficult to do ourselves, we support. With rare exceptions, the neighbors EE , are willing to hand over to the Govérnment to do. "decide fairly according to the circumstances, } But the Government must be reduced. Of course School financing is another township' council 77" this outlook has done nothing to reduce taxes, duty about which the council has little to do ex- "Oné great principle should always be main- cept. collect the taxes. Bat it is one phase of tained in a democratic country---the people should _ municipal life which closely touches the lives of govern themselves, and pay their own bills in so the peaple, and of 'which the local people should far as they are capable of doing these things. . . retain control, not, necessarily. through fifty-one The difficulty at the present moment in matters school trustees as in Reach Township, but through 3 of government is the overlapping and the ten- local representatives conversant with local re- dency to collect "taxes from people who had no _quirements, It is one thing to have so many trus- opportunity to either sanction or .oppose the tees that there can be no unity of purpose and it * spending of money. Spite : is an entirely different - matter to abolish local A brief review of the duties of a township representation. Neither course, is wise, and that council will amply reveal this overlapping. "is why a Tawpship Board would have a more re "Phe main duty of a rural council is the main- effective and economieal coptrol 'of local schools tenance of good roads. There are three kinds than is possible under or present system of three of roads in most rural municipalities--Provincia), trustees for each schon, } : County; and local. ~ Over 'the first two types a" * 7 Medical inspection, vajuation of sheep killed by. township. council exercises no control, but they dogs, weed inspection, arbitration 'in line fence do collect money for construction and maintenance disputes, the impounding of ¢attle, etc., these are : of County Roads; and since general removal of the chief- remaining duties of a township council, statute labor the Province has set rules and regu- Even in these duties there is constant encroach- lations for local roads that are mare or less rigid. © _ ment by the Province and the County. ." i The point is that township councils are respons- It.is not a healthy sign when the people cease ible for tax collection; but are losing practical =v to take interest in public affairs, ~The township; _ control of road expenditures. This fact is evi- council is a governing hody that is closest to the dent both summer and winter--snow 'removal people, and shonld be retained, J WHAT IS WRONG? : i : be Joseph Denny 3 > ; A . = Today as one looks around he sees that scientific ~inventive genius and skill is unearthing possibilities that were undreamed of in the past. There is just as much wealth in_the world as ever there was. Possibilities for achievement and opportunity for ad- - vancement loudly call young people to come 'and 'take their pick. _ Positions in the highest walks of life go begging for candidates to fill them. - This is one side of the picture. 5 On the other side young men -and women are walking our streets unable to secure employment. Many are well equipped, have just graduated from seats of learning but all apparently to no purpose. : Conditions were vastly different in _ this country 40 years ago. Then __positions went begging 'for suitable . employers vied with each other in "walk easily from one job to another as epmloyers viéd "with each other in offering employment. - But today our people are confronted with an entirely different situation, There must-he a reason, Possibilities are vaster and infinitely more vafled and candidates "for employment much better equipped. So why? a "Is it because our young people want to start where the older and exper- ienced ones left off? That because they have "acquired knowledge that| they should feel that thére is no long- er any need-for drudgery on thelr part? 3 ; It is true' that when one secures a position today for which he is quali- fied the chances of rising to the top are far more numerous and promo- tion much swifter than ever. But how can these position' be acquired? It has been, truly said that history repeats itself. Study it and see if it is not true, .Go back a little in" his- tory of this new. continent and see how our forefathers grappled with the problems that confronted them. ~.They had left their _homes-across the seas because they wanted to serve their God according to the dictates of coriscience, They found no city to dwell in, They also wanted a habita- tion to be called their home, So the pioneers laid the foundations of this great country, battled with the forces of nature, they Roused in humble log which could not be shaken, a faith which. gave them poise, power, se- curity and stability, They had no fear oven though mountains might "be re- moved and cast into the depths of the sea. So radiant wag their faith that doubt, despair and panic had no quarters with them. =~ They- believed that a Mighty Power controlled their destiny and as they realized that He knew best they committed their all to Him, 2 Ra ps It is characteristic of young people today to desire life's prizes all at once, impatient to wait God's time in His fulfilment of their life's. purpose, Youth is usually a petulant, impatient thing wanting to get on top without waiting, to get on top without climb- ing to win distinction before learning life's elementary things. If one would succeed he must wait God's time and learn life's daily lesson well and then when as the door of opportunity opens he may not only beable to enter but well 'qualified-to hold on to the prot- fered position, 5 Fig This article was inspired hy an anonymous writer in "Montreal Daily Star," : ; TR dwellings, had faith in. those things : Raa | Port Perry Public School Report High School Entrance on Year's Work Rose Armstrong, Donald Carnegie, Kathleen Cook, Clare Glass, Beth -Griffen," Bernice Jemison, 'Irene Mul- ligan, Joan Hayden, Grace Pickard, '. Marion Sweetman. . By Entrance Examination-- Grant Bennett, Harold Gatenby, Cecil Gerrow, Bill" Stephens, Margue- rite Waridel (Honours) ' : Grade VII to Grade VHI----- - > Keith Allin; Jack Bowes, Bill Brink-|-White, 'man, Jack Cawker, Ronald Cliff, Betty 2 llacutt, Kathleen Day, Audrey De- Cxane, Ora Dowson, Bobby Dowson, na Gauld,"Eva Goode, Betty Hall, Mildred Hill, Billy Hayes, Wesley Jackson, John Jeffrey, Payline Jemi: -son, Ted Leahy, Harold Mark, Emmer- _son McMillan, Gordon: McMaster, Ldis Parr, Helen Peel, Doreen Peterson, Bobby Pipe, Norma Ploughmai, Con- stance Snowden, Walter Sonley, Aleta Wakeford, Bobby Williams, '| Pargeter, Hugh Prentice, Mercedes Grade VI io Grade VII-- Garth Andrus, Grant Bentley, Jean Cook, Arthur - Colbear, Jack Cook, Muriel Hill, Kenneth Jackson, Lucille Jeffrey, Ethel Lane, Teresa Leahy; Arthur Nott, Frank Prentice, Keith Stewart. ; Grade V to Grade VI-- - Robert Archer, Megan Beare, Jack Blewett, Betty Cook, Bert Corner, Ethel Gilboord, Helen Hayes, Bruce Hull, Gordon Mark, Harry Martyn, Morley Mitchell, George Nott; Donald 'Waridel, -- Billy -- Williams; -- Florence ite, ; : Grade IV to'Grade V-- x 'Patsy Bowes, Beryl Cook, Tommy Cook, Ross Dowson, Bruce Gerrow,] Gordon' Goode, Marilyn Griffen, Teddy Griffen, Bobby James, Maurice Jet. frey, Stanley : Lane, , Stewart Lane, Joyce. Moase, Florence Nasmith, Zula Ritchie, George Waridel,", "* Grade III fo Grade 1V--L Douglas Bentley, Joan - Bentley, Mary Carnegie, Margarat: Colbear, ' Jean Corner, John Gatenby, Allan Gerrow, Doreen Hayden, Joan Heayn, Jimmy Heayn, Zula! Jackson, Patricia King, Lloyd Luscombe, Keith Mark, Rilda Mitchell, Stuart Nasmith, Bar- bara Prentice, Grade II to Grade 111-- A Norman Aldred, Billy Brock, Nancy Lou Carnegie, Thelma Gerrow, Ruby Gibson, Douglas Hayes, Albert James, Verna Lane, Evelyn Lee, Miriam Peel, Gwenneth Peterson, 'Arthur Sheridan, Ruth Williams. . Grade II Jr, to. Grade H Sr,-- _ Bobby -- Brinkman; Sally Collacutt, Harold Collins, Marie Densham, Dawne Heayn, Virginia Hill, Ross Jemison, Jack Griffen, Wesley Lane, Peggy Playter, Pauline Prentice, Grade I to Grade I1-- June Blewett, Alan Cawker, Arthur Cawker, Helen Cook, Anne Goode, Jack 'Goode, Billy Harrison, Douglas Heayn, Mary Howsam, Arthur James, | George Lee, Jimmy Luscombe, Ian Montgomery, 'Billy Peel, Frances Pipe, Ruth Snowden, RH, CORNISH, Principal Moved to Oshawa | Port Perry Parishioners Make Presentation Rev. Father Coffey, intumbent for the past to and a half years of the Roman Catholic Church in Port Perry, has been transferred to Oshawa, He has been much appreciated by his own people; andy through the Port Perry Lions Club has taken a lively interest in local welfare work.. He will be missed by our people, Before leaving Port Perry, his parishioners presented him with the following address and a purses © 'To the Reverend Father: Coffey: We the parishioners of Port Peryy and surrounding summer resorts wish to make use of this our last oppor- tunity, to express to you our sincere appreciation of the devotion and kind- ness with which you have shepherded this little flock during the last three years, 3 We are not unconscious of the in- conveniences and sacrifices entailed in attending to the spiritual interests of a mission such as ours, and hence we have come to realize how valuable and | indispensable have been your watch- fulness and care over us, We have come to realize and appreciate, more and more, as -time "went on, how genuinely sincere have been your ministrations here for good of our souls; we have understood more deep- ly as time passed by, how zealously you strove for the eternal welfare of the souls entrusted to your gare apd "| for all of this we are sincerely grate- yl, And just as our hearts gré full af gratitude and love for the kindness you have showered upon us 'in the past, so too does sentiment. fill our souls, which also makes this day one of sorrow. It-is the sentiment of re- gret. Just as"we have been happy and blessed up to this day, hecausg of your presence amongst iis, so tea, in no less degrée does the seftiment of sorrow fill pur hearts to-day at the thought of your departure fram our midst,© However, we must come to veplize that just as-it was according to God's Own Divine Plan that you 'Jeame to us almost. three years ago, so also, now it is according to that same All Wise Plan that you be taken away from .us. So, in the spirit of true Christian Faith - which you have sought to engender deeply in our souls, we will try to show our grati- tude to God for His Divine Bounty in the past, and we will seek to 'prove 'ourselves resigned "ta His 'Haly Will for the future, - ' However," we cannot allow this "oc- casion to pass by without giving you some definite and tangible proof of our appreciation of your kindness and zeal, : ¥ Accept then, as a token of our gratitude, this purse from the mem- bers of this Parish and our summer visitors. You may be sure that our good will, and_good wishes and pray- ers go with it, that God mid). ever bless Rural Pupils Pass Entrance Exams. By Entrance Eramination-- s . rr -- Douglas - Ashton, Shirley Crozier, Ivan Kerry, Doris Lambe, Clifford Lynde, Dorothy Lynde, Bruce Oke, George Parry, Helen Prentice, Ernest! Skerrat, Samuel Smith, Doreen Thompson, Roy Wilkings. Running Comment on Current Events Mr, Herridge has set himself a con- siderable task--to turn out hoth the Liheral and Conservative parties from the seats of Gavernment, It may be- come necessary to consult with Mr, Stenvens before the task is accom- plished, w «ee y Fil. Beard, a hermit 'of Regina, has discovered how to live on $60 a year; and ig quite happy about it. . «~~ The Canada Temperance Act is be- ing investigated, and it is becoming increasingly "evident that co-operation between Federal and Provincial aath- orities could produce fine results in law enforcement, Pulling and hauling in different directions is as usual playing into the hands of the boot- legger. « & 9 The rain came in time. It was greatly needed, and spells increased wealth to all of us. Where the farm- or prospers, we prosper toa, ee Daes the export market govern the price of farm products? Dr, Manion says that the -ten per cent. of farm products which are exported, contro} the price of the ninety per cent. sold in the home market, and infers that the home market price for farm pio- duets may he ingreased by legislation, The question is--can it be done? «© Lan Ei mao hi Some teachers will ndw hegin to en- most of the "vacation" in- taking special shart courses to increase their efficiency as teachers, The new Course of Study are going to make. exacting demands upon teachers, who are rapid- ly passing any possibility of succeed- ing by "parrot" methods. A goed teacher is one of our most valuable citizens, : ; «+ 4 It is certain that any person who keeps thoroughly posted on the stack market can have no time for any- thing else, The same thing is true of sport. Both occupations demand much time, and establish a very defi- nite viewpoint on life's affairs. * * * = Ross Strike, of Bowmanville, has been chosen Conservative candidate to contest the Riding of Durkam in the next Federal election. Mr, Strike was Mayor of Bowmanville, and js a bar- rister of "note. He succeeds-F. W, Bowen, the former Canservative can- F joy. summer holidays, Some will spend |" SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. VY PERRY Port Perry Lions STREET FAIR ~~ DRAW AND DANCE i Proceeds for Health and Welfare Work Friday (1939) July 7 Friday, July 7th, will be a gala evening in Port Perry. The Port Perry Lions are sponsoring their second annual Fair and Dance. The Fair will be opened with a Royal Parade, with bands, decorated trucks, cars, bicycles, quate prizes will be given. - The Royal parade will leave the Fair Grounds at 7 p.m. Standard Time, and proceeding along Rosa street and down Queen. Lions Cornish: and Smyth in charge. ; - Games and booths, with Lion Dennis McKinzey in charge, will be played from 8.30 to 10.30 p.m. at Lakeside Park. ° The bands will play at the Lakefront immediately after the parade, ~~ - ~The Street Dance with music by Tommy Langley and his five piece orchestra, is in charge of Lion Geo. Manning, : Director of Ceremonies--Lion Jim Kerr, I . Get ready now for the Royal Parade--Floats, Bands, Clowns, Oshawa Girly' Fife and Drum Bands,~Jr. and Sr., Whitby Brass Band, Bowmanville Band, Oshawa Sea Cadets, Pontypool Band, Prizes will be given for the "following classes: 8 Children's - Classes-- Best Character Group, Best Decorated Bicycle; Best Decorated Doll Carriage, Best Decorated Tricycle, Best Costumed Boy, Best Pony Outfit, Best Pet Display. Classes 1, 3, and 4 join the parade at the Town Hall. 3 Open Classes--- Best Decorated Car, Best Merchant's Float, (Car or Truck.) -- er a il Lucky Number Draw--1st, Radio or Washing Machine; 2nd, 8 burner Coleman Stove; 3rd, Bicycle, The draw will be made dur- ing the Dance. ) Borris : ' 'The Lions Club is, doing valuable community*work. Last year the Club bought a swing and diving tower for the Lakefront, pro- vided a lifeguard, sponsored Midget and Juvenile Hockey, tonsil operations, assisted the merchants in Christmas Cheer work. This year the Club hope to provide Sight Conservatiqn' in Port Perry community and maintain last year's record in welfare work. - You may share in this work by helping the Club make this Carnival a success, The Lions Club is your friend. Join in the fun! Be a booster! Help the children! the Parade at the Star Office. The Lions Club will use your money wisely. A Slide will be installed at the Waterfront for the children. Sight Conservation for all school children in this district will be started in the Fall, - -- -- Admission to the Carnival, Dance and Draw, 26c. Lion Bert Hutcheson, Sec. pets and clowns for which ade- - . El PARADE PRIZES will be given out immediately after Lion Jim Kerr, President - SAT i a Bar a com eb bree ew APOE fOr _you in your labour of love in the vine- yard of the Lord, Signed on behalf of the Parishioners of Port Perry, P. G. Morrison, Leon- ard, Leahy, ; : Ld ¥ Leaving Uxbridge REV. FATHER COFFEY TRANSFERRED TO OSHAWA It is just oor luck when we get a anm like Rev, Father Coffey located in our town who takes such a whole- healted interest in the: progress 'and welfare of the ¢ ity to sudden] receive notice=that hie has been tran ferred to another location where h not needed half as: much as here ever, all his friends in Uxbridfe dis- trict while sorry to learn that he has been transferred to Holy Cross parish, Oshawa, wish him every success in his new field, g Fr, Coffey has been & resident of Uxbridge for the past two and a half years, in charge of the parish of Sacred Heart R: C. church and during his stayin town has made himself a host of friends by his gemial whole: hearted friendliness and good-will and 4. will be greatly missed. - Rev. Fr. 'Francis X. O'Reilly from Our Lady' of Perpetual Help Parish, Toronto, has been transferred to. Ux- bridge parish and will tab charge after July 1st. * vad : i A --Uxbridge Ties. Journal didate, : «se Diplomacy in Great Britain is tak- ing a stronger tone. Commitments are to be honoured and supported by military strength if necessary; but | preferably common sense will be used --If the dictators do not compel mili- tary interference, PEER E IE SE i Dr. James Monroe Smith, Presi dent of Lougiana University, has been arrested at Brockville upon a charge of embezzlement of $100,000 -of Uni- versity funds. - Getting away with crime is becoming increasingly diffi- cult, » : L] . Ll The toll of deaths by accldent over the week end reached the high num- ber of fifteen and- twenty were in. Jured. Speed and carelessness de- mand a big price. But of course we always expect "the other fellow" will pay it. LE BE To plant'a time bomb in a railwa station, ufterly careless of the lives that may bé destroyed by the ex- plosion, is as dastardly an act as can be imagined. One wonders what it fs hoped will be accomplished by such murderous acts upon innocent people. Six more of these outrages took plate in England over the week end. : - . 2» . * Doctors are' needed' in Saskatche- wan. They could be secured from the btugees; but have been banned by the Medical Association, according to the Globe and Mail editorial. - \WRistion, . - . | . Double Funeral Lucky F ishermen at Brooklin 2 i Among. those .who landed fish dur- ing the week end at Wakeford 8 bass, 1 lunge; Walter . Domini Brewer and friend 12 bass; J. W. Wil- Brooklin United Church on Dominion son, 6 bass and 2 lunge; R Walker and Day, of two Brooklin lads, Edward J. q bass and | lunge; Geo, Heusler Cassidy and John Manyard, whose and I. Rolph 10 bass; Moffatt Brown tragic deaths occurred together "on and friend, 11 bass and 1 lunge; Fred Wednesday evening in the vicinity of Schell 8 bass and 2 lunge; C. Kight Claremont. H bass and 3 lunge; T. Kight 7 bass The service was in charge of Rev. and 2 lunge; H. Short and friend 17 P. L. Pull and Rev. "Robt. Simpson. bass; S. Collins, 2 bass; Mr. Buntin, The church was filled to capacity. Mr. 5 bass; A, I. Simpson spoke especially to the young -Grath, 7 bass; S. Naples and Mrs, N. and kis message was "Remember now Toro, 10 bass; H. Shaw, 6 bass; G. V: I'hry Creator in the days of thy youth." Brown and PRrty, 34 bass and 3 lunge He pleaded with the young people not (1 lunge weighing 11%; tbs); Mr. O. to delay making an early choice in Hamilton and party, 4 bass and 8 life." Mr. Jull emphasized the thought luhge;. W. H. Lang, 6 bass and 1 that no 'one lives-to himself. He lunge;R Hubbard and wife, 8 bass; C. sympathized with the young people of Bowerman .and_ party 18 bass; J. today who- had to meet conditions Oliver and son, 9 bass; Mr. and Mrs. much-more. dificult -than-those in- the -Lewis, 8 bass, 2 lunge; T. James, 6 sheltered days in which their parents bass. Re . lived, He also pointed out that an in- dividual is part of a family, the com- munity and the nation. Whether for weal or woe everything incident in life reacts on each ard all individuals as well as collectively. ~The fact that these two young, high- ly respected men had been cut off in Lions Parade. . the flower. of their youth made the i trial harder to bear. The sympathy of Advertise your products, the community is extended to the be- Boost your town; reaved families in their hour of ead : . "Help us to hela others, A impressive funeral took place Automobile and truckowners Sa 4 4 EAN i were: Norman - Parsons and Mr. Mec- | ATTENTION! of Port Perry---enter the Frama a Ks a te rd