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Watch your label; it tells when your subscription expires. $1.50 per year in advance. 5 cents single copy. EDITORIAL re "Buch is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam: His first, best country ever is at home," ~ "the task was yet uncompleted. that we thank God for nobles lives such as these. - to ensure our freedom and our happiness. _manhood in peace and plenty, native breath, for others had suffered and died' REMEMBRANCE * The "Armistice" is ended but we still honour "Remembrance Day"--and well we may. It is now twenty-one years since we began to write our annual tribute to those who paid so great a price After so long a time it may be well to repeat what was said when the horror of war and our tragic sense of release was fresh upon us, With this idea in view, the first Armistice message is reprinted here as it was given at that great meéting of thankfulness and rejoicing immediately after the war, i The Men Who Have Gone. "Who can pay a proper tribute to our dead? We thought we knew them in the days of peace, but often their failings hid their real character. We did not realize the greatness that men possess if it can but be kindled into action by some noblé call. Neither did the men themselves sus- pect the truth of the matter, for it is only when death touches life and the eternal dawns upon us, that heavenly light reveals the heroic nobility of which we are capable. ) Their country gave them life. They grew. to Freedom was their that they might have liberty. They moved about their daily duties even as we do--unheeding, un- suspecting the great and tragic events that should "erown their lives. There is a picture in Bible history that throws a flood of light on the sacrifice that these men have made. _ _ It is early morning on the Judean hills, and a runner is seen in the distant valley. He carries real tidings, The mighty King Solomen will build "a great temple--an edifice -that will make the pees his guiding hand, and ig in tune with His world wonder at its beauty. He would rear it with carved stones and beams of cedar. No ham- -- mer or tool shall be heard. in use on that sacred spot; but quietly, when the time comes, the temple will grow before the eyes of devout Jews until its golden roof gleams in the sunlight. y -- Then the runner unfolds the plan of the great king, the men spring to-do his" bidding; leaving their. hillside homes and journeying- afoot until ~ they have reached the quarries of Tyre and the forests of Sidon.. - There they labour far from Mount Zion, far from their homes. Years-pass and some who wrought in stone, in wood, and metal are laid away. They never saw the temple | in its beauty. So it is with the soldiers who died on the battle- field. They have laboured to help in building the temple of 'a nobler civilization--a civilization that is truly Christian, a civilization that loves free- dom, not only for the favoured few, but for all; a civilization that shall protect the weak and destroy the" 'opressor; that takes God into account, purposes. Our séldier boys made the great sacrifice when It is but fitting ords fail 'to convey any adequate idea of the debt we owe to these men, and to thousands. upon thousands who rest in death upon the, battlefields of Europe. their sacrifice--it is beyond us. "Nor can we all understand what this means to the mothers apd fathers, sisters, wives and We cannot® grasp 'the igreatness of boys. thing. _._ 75 struction ghead. » a brothers of those who have fallen. What a loss has come to them. conferred upon them. Life has been touched by . death and these men have realized God and eternity, When? When they are doing the high- est duty to which men are called -- 'defending home and country, the fighting for the liberity of the oppressed. Friends of the fallen, your fellow citizens mourn with you. Friends of the fallen, your fellow citizens know the honour that has been conferred upon you, Your memory will be your treasure house; and, as the years lengthen, and life goes "down into the valley, hope will quicken that God will permit you to be re-united ith your hero They - "have fought the good' "ght; his reward. We leave them in His hands, knowing that He doeth all things well. Their task is done: ours still goes on. Are we 'worthy of the sacrifice they made? The temple of civilization is not complete. We must rear a structure strong and beautiful that shall shelter ~ the oppressed and be a glory to Him who first died that men might live mre ¥ichly and happily. There remains for i of us "this at 80 well expressed by Emerson: "I have no expectation that any man will read history aright, who thinks that what was done in a remote age, by men whose names have resoundéd far, has any deeper sense than what he is doing to-day." --EMERSON. ® 4» © NOTES, Curious Human Nature There is a curious: fatalism among soldiers in war time. The Illustrated London News carries a picture--"Sweepstakes in the Jaws of Death" showing a submarine crew taking bets on the time of the next explosion that may end every- . * * A Million Shells We who live in peaceful. surroundings, can scarcely understand the vastness of the output in a single shell British factory. To see them stacked. like tile glves n faint idea of the ae- ree Adaptation Railway arches, when they are piled high with sand bags, make excellent air raid shelters. LINE I a ; Pessimistic When 'the first Remington typewriter was put on the market, its inventor wrote that he was afraid that "fr awhile there may be an active ~ demand, as for any other novelty, but it will have - its day and be thrown aside, But they were not. They are used by thousands the world over. - < LE The Consumer . Capital and labour are both realizing that the consumer is the most important person, in the matter of national prosperity. Gradually, these opposing factors are learning that the surest road to premanent business, and reasonable profits, is found by supplying the re- quirements of the customer. Mutual work along this line will wipe out almost any labour trouble. What an honour has been' ° they havé. finished th.cir course, and God has suited to each - = . id boo "in contrasting shades. ~ Mock Wedding - On Friday evening, November 3rd, a large gathering of 200 friends, old and young, met at the tastefully decorated Town Hall, Scugog, in honour of the popular bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs, Charlie Hedyn. One interesting féa- ture of the evening was a mock wed: - ding presented by the island people. First of all to be ushered'in was the - bride's mother (Mys. Carl Graham) dressed in black sheer trimmed with cut velvet with black accessories. The bride (Irene. Redman) who was given fn marriage by her father '(Donald Gerrow) was lovely in a gown of white silk moire, floor length, trimmed with «cream velvet, wearing a string of pearls, with a 'finger tipped vel] caught _ with a coronet of orangé blossoms and carrying. a bouquet of daffodils and baby breath, to the strains of the wed: ding march, played by John Sweetman. The bride was attended by three girl friends; The maid of honour, Mrs. Angus Wilkinson was gowned very charming in deep pink af also were « Mildred Hegyn and Joyce Tetlow as bridesmaids in blue and mauve, All gowns were fashioned alike, being made with boleros and frilled ankle length skirts with corsages of 'mums Each wore dainty small hats to match and carried 'bouquets of Talisman roses and fern. Last, but not least came the charming little flower girl Allene. Sweetman, looking very sweet in a short nile green dress trimmed with pink ribbon and poked bonnet to match, also carry- ing a pretty basket of sweetheart roses. HT 3 "The groom was Mrs. Stewart Sweetman, and .the groomsman Mrs. Elmer Sweetman, looked very smart in cream flannels and dark coats, Mrs. Thomas Redman wearing- cap "and gown performed the humorous cere- mony. The ushers, also looking very smart, were Anson Gerrow and Laverne Martyn, During the signing of the register Mrs, Stewart Rodman and: her sister Misa Alice Ashton of Enniskillen, sang very nicely (I Love You Truly). Following was a very suitable recitation by Mrs, Ernest Hance. After the programme Mr. and Mrs, Charles Heayn were asked to come to the front and the following adress was read by Balok Milner. : Address Friends we are gathered here to- night to witness the sad tragedy of sending our Stella' on' the road -to wedded bliss, © ° Stella, we your esteemed friends have on this 8rd day of November in the year of our Lord 1939, A.D.,C.0.D., F.0.B, 4.4. motored, trolleyed, hitch- hiked and even svieaked together to extend to you our heartiest congratu- lations, expectations and exasperations as you stand amongst us with one of your dainty feet on the marriage estate and the ottier 'on a banana peel. | - We would, on this auspihious oc- casion, warn and-advise you of the! ° gravity of your position, yet implore you to-falter not in your undertaking to remove your fair face and curly hair from dur hands on or about the 14th day of October last. able to manage you--we can't--and having established your domicile, may you sometimes entertain us and we respectfully yet forcefully beseech of you on such occasions to give us a taste of something new, not copied fromi your mother's cook book, and may you have sufficient silver, china and erystal of your own," In passing may we add our best wishes for your future prosperity, the health and respect of your children, and the humblest gratitude of a de- voted husband. If we live another hundred years, with the help of crutches, the price of gasoline, and the permission of the police, may we celebrate this anniver- sary in Port Perry, or at such other place a8 the bailiff shall have removed your remaining effects' (be it in the House 'of Refuge or Old Peoples Home). v Now, we'll begin with your better half. Charles Heayn do you solemnly swear to take this little bunch of fudge sweet Stella, for your better half, to love, honour and hand your dollars to her each week, to take breakfast into bed for her each Sunday morning, to May Charlie be : ORT PERRY STA PORT PERRY, ONT, r, THURSDAY, Remembrance Day recalls past. need of the day. lasting unity and purpose; profit, \ true economy o vices will be at their best. with the dead. life. 4 Then we shall truly honour bring about, GOD SAVE CANADA _ = SARI TE tude? Seagrave district. An éxcellent-program is NOVEMBER 9th, 1939 ~ Proceeds for welfare" work. being sponsored by Port Perry Lions Club, and will be under the direction of 'Mr. and Mrs, C. Sleep. Proclamation On this day of solemii RTA I join with the Mayors of Cities and Towns in all parts of C anada to issue this Proclamation: the courage and sacrifice of the It bids us-.reconsecrate ourselves to the nation's highest service, in whatever field our duty lies. Shortly before Their Majesties' visit, the Mayors of Canada passed a resolution calling for Moral Re- Armament as the { The world-wide response EAN a world- wide need; and war has intensified that need. In time of war our homes require this kind of spirit to en- able-them to bear its anxieties, as well as to give them a Such a spirit. will make for co-operation in industry and throughout the whole nation. national interest before personal security and personal It will make us eager to put ~ With a sense of individual responsibility; we shall achieve man-power, monéy, and national effort. The morale of the people and the health of the fighting ser- Furthermore we need no longer accept as inevitable the moral casualties of war. The two minutes' silence on Remembrance Day forms a link It can also-tink us with the future and with On this day, while remembering our glorious dead, let us use these two minutes to seek God's Plan and to find out how to serve Him, our King, and our Country. Recognizing our own faults and our own failures, let us set ourselves to put right what is wrong in our own lives and so help to free our country from greed, fear and hate, those whom we recall to memory today. Then we can build the sort of world they died to GOD SAVE THE KING W. M. LETCHER, Reeve, Port Perry. TWO SEAGRAVE NEWS ITEMS An Armistice Day Service will be held at the -Seagrave United Church at 10,45 a.m., on Saturday, "November 11th. The people of the community are respectfully requested to join in this tribute of grati- War Veterans are specially invited to attend. - Rev. W. R. Tristram will address the meeting. Monday next, Nov. 13, will be an important day for local amateurs. That is "Amateur Night" for the Commencing at 8 p.m. there will 'be a contest for First, Second, or Third place anfong - the singers, instrumentalists, and other local artists. assured. Admission 2bc. The entertainment is, i Stouffville Jortior Band Stouftville citizens have good reason to be ond of their Junior Band. The demonstration .that was staged by the Band in Port Perry on Tuesday evening would have done credit to a much older 'organization. "This is notably true considering the fact that through the unavoidable absence of their regular leader, they carried on under a new-conductor--Col. Wiggins. The organizing and financing of this Junior Band has been a fine piece of community work. some three thousand dollars for instruments and uni- forms Within a period of fifteen months in a small town is quite a task. More details later, To raise wax the floors, hang out the washing 'and take out % entertainments eight nights a week. If so, say I may. Stella Lottie Raymes do you promisg faithfully to obey you wedded husband, and take his dollars freely, to wait on hand and foot. If 80, say, oh! yeh! And now Charlie Heayn 1 denounce you man and wife and may your only troubles be little ones, "Amen. On behalf of your Scugog friends we would ask-you to accept these gifts, a lovely floor lamp, bed lamp, walnu table and combined magazine rack, also a rose and green satin comforter, The bride and groom responded their thanks in their usual pleasing mannet, 'inviting all to visit them in their new home in Port Perry. After the presentation dancing was enjoyed: by all. Lunch was served, everyone reporting a very enjoyable enening. REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE A Community fervice of Remem- brance will be held in the Port Perry United Church qn Sunday, November 12th, at 11 a.m, to which members and adherents of all churches, members of Army and Navy Veterans, members of the 1,0.D.E., Fratériial organizations and the public in generhl are cordially invited. The sermon will be preached | by Rev. J. C. Clough, rector of the Church of the Ascension, and the ser- vice will be in charge of Rev, W. J. H. Smyth, assisted by other clergy. PASSING TO THE GREAT BEYOND 7. OF JAMES H. LAKEY The - Township of Reach is poorer because of the passing to' the Great Beyond of Mr; James H. Lakey who died on Sunday, October 29th, 1939, for the deceased was one of its most highly. respected citizens, Mr, Lukey was in his 75th year ahd had lived the whole of his life in the community, He was of a very quiet and unassuming - disposition, a char- acteristic than won him a host of friends, He was always most opti- mistic in his outlook and most cheerful and patient despite his suffering. On November 2nd, 1887, Miss Mary Jane Bagshaw became his bride which happy union was terminated on Nov. 21st, 1931, when his wife parsed 0 on to her Teward. The funeral service was held at ¢ his late residence and the sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. McVey of the Greenwood circuit, The crowd that attended the, ser- vice and the large number that joined in the sad cortege testified to the high esteem held by the neighbours, friends and relatives of the deceased. The remains were laid to rest in Pine Grove Cemetery at Prince Albert ------ oP -- CARD OF THANKS Miss Julia Hooper and Murs. Bruce Robertson wish to express their heait felt thanks'and sincere aprpeciation to the neighbours and friends who so kindly showed so many acts of kind- ness during the long illness of the late Mr. James H. Lakey, and in the hours of their bereavement. "RAGLAN Many from here were in attendance at the funeral of the late Hugh Me- Cullough, at Columbus, on Monddy. The bereaved wife and family are ex- tended the deepest sympathy from their many friends here, Mrs, Greensword of Norval, is a guest at the home of Mr, and Mrs. A. Ormiston." She attended the Thank Offering services and renewed ac- quaintances- with her many frieds. Congratulations. are extended to Rev. and Mrs. C. Fox (nee Hazel Grose) on the birth of a son. Mr. and Mrs. F. Cartwright of To- ronto, spent Sunday with their son Mr. Frank Cartwright. . "Mr. and Mrs. J. Kellington and fam- ily of Oshawa, nnd Miss Hazel Pierson of Toronto, were Sunday visitors with their parents Mr. and Mrs. F. Pierson. Master Meredith McKee, Manchester '| is. visiting with his aunt and uncle Mr. "|.and Mrs, Evans. Mrs. Phillips is progressing favour- ably since her recent fall which frac- tured her shoulder. Her friends wish her a complete and speedy recovery. Little Bruce Luke is convalescing from a broken leg and is now resting comfortably at his home. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Rodd attended the wedding of the former's sister in Udora on Saturday. They also re- mained there for Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, E. Wilberton, Whitby, spent Sunday with the latter's mother, Mrs. John Wilson. Thieves have been active-in this neighbourhvod, poultry houses have been visited and a number of gallons of gasolin were removed from the tank at the store of Mr. Cartwr ight. Mr, and Mrs. Roy Nottingham visit- ed on Sunday with the latter's brother, Mr. F. Nottingham and Mrs. Notting- ham at Sonya. Mr. and Mrs. W. Steele, of Cedar Creek, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Corner. Mr. and- Mrs. Norman Wilson, of Prince Albert, were with the latter's mother Mrs. A. Miller, on Sunday. ~ Mrs. H. Lane of Myrtle, visited at the homes of Mrs, L Lane and Mrs. Charles Luke. Miss Dorothy Brawn of Oshawa, visited with her parents on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller and son Bobby, visited in Trenton on Sunday. Mr, Frank Grose of Toronto, spent the week end under the parental root. Don't forget the play which is to be presented in the Raglan Hall, Nov. 15, entitled "Lena Rivers". Attend OPEN BRIDGE AND EUCHRE on Wednesday Evening," November 15, at the Memorial Library, under the direction of the Port Perry Ladies' Lawn Bowling Club, Single tickets 40¢., Couple 76¢. . CARD OF THANKS The family of the late George Shunk wish to express their sincere thanks to the many feiends and neighbours who have been so kind and thoughtful at the time of the recent death of their dear father. on Norman Shunk, Port Perry "| Russ Editor and Publisher, SAMUEL FARMER, "PEDESTRIANS HAVE RIGHTS" Undoubtedly! They have a right to wateli" where they are going. They have a right to obey "Stop" and "Go" signals. They have a right to hold children from crossing streets against the red light. The also have other rights." They have a right to expect motorists to obey trafic laws, This is particularly true in the matter of speed in towns and villages. The way in which some drivers come down the hill in Port Perry, gives one the shivers. In the case of any unforeseen obstacle, the possibility of stopping these gasoline flyers would be extremely small, They are not all strangers who travel at this rate, the At the Teachers' Convention PLEASED WITH WORK R." A. Hutchison, B.A., school in- spector for South Ontario, told the gathering that there had been more changes in the teaching staffs of his inspectorate this year than at any time for fifteen years. Salaries were also on the up grade, the average increase being about $60.00, with Tewer teach- ers now engaged. He stated that a tour of the schools revealed that new and wonderful things were being made for the education of children as the re- sult of the new course of studies, Some teachers 'made extraordinary efforts along thiy line, arranging special ex- hibits to show to" the people the work they were doing. One teacher built up n whole mining plant; another had a fine doniestic science exhibit and- an- other made a fine illustration of the British Empire an outstanding feature, The displays arranged in Port Perry and Whitby were specially mentioned Igy the inspector. Mr. Hutchison said that the teachers should advertise their work so that the public might be- come acquainted with what was being dong. He stated that he was general- ly pleased with the work that was be- ing done in all the schools, and with the progress .being made. -- It had limited his work and made his visits a --\Whitby Gazette, _ BETHESDA The 'regular meeting -of the W. AT was held at the home of Mrs. E. Par- ish with seventeen present, The meeting was opened by the real Bleasyrg. President Mrs. Crapper, reading a poem "Trust in the Lord" followed by hymn 286 and prayer by Rev. Mr. Bushell. The next meeting will be held at tlie home of Mrs. Geo. Ward. A bazaar will be held at the close of the meeting. The lunch conveners will be Mrs. Mills, Mrs. McGregor, Mrs. Cook Ashenhurst. "The formation of a Red Cross So- ciety was discussed but the matter was Inid over until the next meeting to give members the chance to get more information regarding the same, The leader of the West group Mrs. Ibs, then took charge of the following program:-hymn 487, a reading by Mrs. Chas. Webster entitled "Prayer for Mankind", Scripture reading, Second At the close of the meeting Mrs. Bes was asked to rise and was presented with an address of appre- ciation of her work in the society, and a Venetion-style upright mirror. Al- though taken by surprise Mrs. Bes made a suitable reply. thanks was tendered the hostess Mrs. E. Parish.and the lunch conveners, "ME and Mrs. Bes and family are leaving for Toronto, We are sorry to lose them but tHe best wishes of the community go with/them, Mr. and Mrs:-L. G. Brown visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. Gorrell over the week end. ' Miss Lillian Ward, of Toronto, spent Sunday at home, CONCERT AND DANCE IN MEMORY HALL, UTICA the auspices of the Bluebird Tuesday evening, Nov. 21st, Creighton and His Canadian Mountaineers in song, dance, comedy, and Acrobatic performance. Admis- sion to concert_26¢., children 18c., ad- mission to dance 26¢, under Club, Send the Port Perry Star to absent friends. i] p) Peter, chap. 1, by Mrs. R. Hart, read- :* ing, "Fall Cleaning your Outlook" by ~~ _| Mrs. Bes. A vote of. ae Pt a ol) Y it 3) 3! f a eK Ra he Se!