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- SAMUEL F Editor and Publisher, i | "PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 1941 EDITORIAL "Such ia the patriot's beast, where'sr we ream: His first, best country ever is at home." . a privilege and a duty. THE INSTALMENT PLAN Many a man has been lured into buying that which he could not properly afford, because he could pay for it on the instalment plan. It what was bought could earn: its' way, that was legitimate and sensible buying. But if the new possession simply became an added expense, that meant added worry; and no surety that the instalments could be paid as they fell due. When luxuries are bought on monthly instal- ments, it is an acknowledgement by both buyer and seller that the bargain is an unnecessary one for the buyer,-and that seller is merely taking advantage of the buyer's weakness to make the But the instalment plan of payment can serve an excellent purpose. By this means people of limited income can meet' their obligations in sys- "tematic fashion--when the money has been saved for that purpose. The 1941 budget will have fo provide for daily living expense of food, clothifig, heat, light, and shelter. It must make provision for the payment of taxes, .And today our contributions to war work and church support should be atiebled * as'. In all these matters instalment payments serve two good purposes-- 1. Pa nts are made on easy terms, : 2, money is spent to meet one's obligations; 5 ; and is not spent for what can be a postponed possession. Most of us are like the small boy with. ekle, if we have moifdy, we want to spend it. - The day for big payments seems far off. What's the. use of saving to pay the big sum? Luck 1a sure to be with us, and we "shall haye more money 'when: the debt falls due. In the meantime. yoy. not' enjoy the gooda the money will buy? _ "Good municipal councillors are making vie of this human way of looking at: finanéial matters; and they are making it possible for ratepayers to. pay taxes in instalments. As an added' induce- ment they have in many cases allowed a percent. age of discount for: prepayment of taxes, begin- _ning with five pér cent: if paid at the beginning of the year, and reducing the 'discount slight]y as' the months pass before any payment is e. This system does the ratepayers no injustice, for, if 'the municipality had to borrow the money, it wonld have to pay interest. It:is an encpurage- ment to the thrifty ratepayer. As al - remarked--a man may sell fat cattle or/pigs, or ..- makes a habit of weekly paym "Sunday given regularly means be. able to collect an account. That time to' pay taxes and receive good in Port Perry gave "generously for wa both, casés instalment giving was a + irl mecuring an unusually large sum. steady instalment paying, It is $2.60 per year. Thousands of church members are very neglectful in this matter. A true member of the church would of necessity be a financial (supporter in ac- ..cordance with his means. One thing is. certain--our . people will find a | growing néed for budgeting and instalment pay- ing. 'We must meet our obligations, and we must support the institutions that have made freedom and decency possible, To do this we may have to forego some pleasures; but that is our practi- cal saszifes in this 'day of Empire need. Fl 8, ap (2 3 - GOOD-BYR 1940 As Jong as' x live: we shall remember the year 18407a yeas ot "tragedy and loss, a year of re- "In that year, the grimness of war be- Ee "We. jseteed to 't happen "", and set ourselves as pity most. tremendous task that ever umanity--the fight for freedom and the elas of wholesome living for all mankind, 2 '+ Lothian, The revelations of 1940 were chiefly concerned with the position of the British Empire in the world. discovered courage and endurance in our people without parallel in history, To grimly face a hostile world, armed as no enemies had ever be- fore been armed, is an accomplishment that his- tory will record to the Empire's eternal credit. > : Pore Native courage, and the solidarity of the great British Commonwealth of Nations, were not the only discoveries we made, America was re. discovered in 1940, In spite of mixed race origins the American people as a whole recognize that we have kindred ideals, and stand side by gide with us for the protection of those ideals. The most notable event of 1940 was the pact for mutual defence between the United States and Canada. Pragtical evidence of mutual esteem was given hen .fifty destroyers were presented to Britain by the United States; and naval bases were leased by Britain to the United States. » * * * >» 1940 robbed us of three gallant gentlemen-- Lord Tweedsmuir, Mr, Chamberlain, and Lord Only those who are intimately asso- ciated with such men as these can understand the «immense and courageous service they render. "Their names 'shall live," They are still the em- "bodiment of British ideals, who, being dead, yet ~ speak. + rr + 3 Tragic indeed have been the capitulations of 1940--the most terrible being that of France, Ag- gression has eared rapid victories, and Central "Europe lies at the feet of our enemy--servile for: the moment; but waiting 'for the day of resurrec- tion and retribution. 3 * + + @ Italy entered the war against us in 1940, What her 'ultimate reward will be the days of 1941 will likely reveal.. Her thirst for power and wide dominion will cost her dear. she is paying is far beyond the value of anything she may gain, * & * Fj Greece is re-enacting her ancient history. Thet- mopylae and Marathon are but prototypes of the present struggles in the mountain posse of Albania. +r And what of Canada in "19407 Day by day our people are harnessing themselves to the task be- fore them, Every adult has been registered. Compulsory military training has been com- menced. Industry after industry has been con- verted from production of peace requirements to those of war. Air training has become a major factor in Canadian life, Huge military plants are in construction. We have buckled down to the work we have set ourselves to do. " Cee se Last, but no least, 1940 has opened our hearts and our purses to those in distress, In this, the women of Canada have set a noble example, knit- ting, sewing, shipping are constant tasks of these loyal citizens. They have no idle moments if 'their fingers can use the knitting needles. For most of these women the whole way of life_. hold has been' altered. Side by side with h We have enemies aplenty--but we have | Even now the price GOOD SLATES NOMINATED IN REACH TOWNSHIP There was less gucitement at the Reach Nomination meeting this year than there was in 1939; but the at- tendance of ratepayers was good, and very practical interest was shown in township affairs. The nominations were as follows: REEVE--John 8S, McDonald, Robert Swanick, Cook Ashenhurst, Stewart MacFarlane, Wm, Parrott, DEPUTY REEVE--Thos. Harding, Jos, P. Wilson, Robt. Swanick, John McIntyre, W. C. Ashenhurst, Grant Christie. * COUNCILLORS (3 to be elected)-- Howard McMillan, Jos. P. Wilson, Robt. Gregg, John McIntyre, W. C. Ashenhurst, Harold Honey, Grant .| Christie, Geo, F. Welsh. Mr, Fred Christie "was appointed chairman of the after meeting and called the 1940 Council and the new nominees to the platform, Reeve McDonald was the first speaker, He outlined the work of the Council, dwelling more particularly in the first part of his address on County matters, he being one of the repre- sentatives on the County Council from Reach Township. Financial affairs in the County were reported to be in the best condition in years. This is being made possible by the inauguration ot a pay-as-you-go palicy. A feature of importance was the purchase of the farm adjoining the County Home, This was made necessary by. the increased number of inmates of the County Home. From the account given by Mr. McDonald this investment should be of a self-supporting character. Township finances are also in good shape; and while in former years the County rate was not likely to be paid until January, $16,000 out of the $24,000 levy has been paid this year. Eighty-three per cent of this year's taxes have been collected, and some {$14,000 of back taxes were paid. $9,600 was spent on road maintenance, and a mile of snow fence was bought. The day is coming, Mr. McDonald pointed out when there will be a greater demand for keeping the side roads open in winter, Preparation for this should be made, and something along that line had been done by the chemical destruction of weeds and brush along the roadside. Mr. McDonald did not qualify. Mr. Robt. Swanick is entering the list as a candidate for the office of Reeve. He reviewed the work of the Council, dwelling upon the improved financial standing' of the Township, which he attributed somewhat to easier money. Reference was made to gravel contract which was not com- pleted owing to delay in assigning the duties, are these pressing needs of suffering-vic- tims of war. Human sympathy is expressed daily in most practical fashion by the w of Can- ada. - * S18 » Nor do the men lag behind, loyal personal service, and steady training against the day 'of emergencies, these mark our daily con- duct, and the army of men deeply concerned for the welfare of the British Empire grows steadily. SRE 2 8 0 Good-bye 1940. Many lessons have been-learned in that year now past. We have grown in our vision of citizenship, and shall find increasing 'need for the use of all our powers to promote the best in human life, - Good-bye 1940. Welcome 1041; FR + | work to be done. Large givings, Better co-operation between Council and road superin- tendent was urged. Mr. Swanick was elected Reeve by acclamation, "Thos. Harding would save the cost of tax collection by pooling the office of clerk, treasurer, and tax collector; doing most of the collecting by mail. In reviewing the road situation Mr. Harding emphasized further control of the Township program in co-opera- tion with the road superinterident. He objected to the practice of employees of the Township sitting at the table with the Council, except, of course, in the case of the Clerk. Mr. Harding was elected Deputy- Reeve by acclamation. | aiviL avARD RIFLE scores ® Group An ' EL os es 100 : B-- 331 Bess ers Ee Fi £ y Vobtt, Fines . So 6TBON iviviiiiiiianes 98 Vireasssesenavarasss 98 enssrenssvanssnesy 87 ARASH ARXRA RESALE n ! bed AEE IE EARLE, shane 1 7.30 p.m. at the school. There will be no meeting of the Guard this week. The next meeting will be on Thursday, January 9th, at BOY 8COUT NEWS ° Mr. Grant Christie dealt with' the tax situation which had greatly im- proved; but pointed out that a spread of five years for payment was allowed for tax arrears, Mr, Christie favoured more frequent times for payment' of [ taxes; and discount for prepayment. The matter of sheep killed by dogs was discussed, and the speaker favoured a larger reward for shooting sheep-killing dogs. While quite in favour of keeping opefi the: roads in winter, it must be remembered that the expense would be consider- NOMINATIONS | derfoots went After this week's meeting the Ten- home to study their Tenderfoot tests, while the Senior | | members stayed to prepare a schedule 6 for the investiture of the' newer mem- r- | bers. "After they pass their test it is "that the tests will be tried during the week or at the next meet- able, and the tax rate must not be in. creased unduly. Mr. Christie said he was willing to continue to serve as Councillor, - r. Jos. P, Wilson dealt largely] with the matter of tax payments, and strongly payment be extended to at least four times a year, and that the discounts for prepaymént be allowed. The mat- ter of relief was considered. Only one family is now receiving relief in the townshsip, The relief officer may seem to be unnecessary; but can only be released by the consent of the Pro- vincial Government, and forgoing the eighty per cent. grant which the Gov- ernment pays in relief cases. Mr. Wilson will stand as Councillor, Mr. Wm, Parrott, ex-Reeve, dealt with road matters and contended that roads should be kept in proper con- dition, subsidy or no subsidy. In mat- ters of relief he felt that the children would have to be kept anyway. Some difficulty had been to experienced in inducing people to employ the father of this family. If no work was pro- vided, the man could not be blamed for idleness. Mr, Parrott stated that there was need for a re-valuation of the properties for 'assessment pur- poses. Democracy will not work if favoritism is shown in these matters. Mr. Parrott will not be a candidate, The editor was obliged to leave at this juncture in the meeting. But we are informed that the tax collector, My, Till, stated his case. Between sixty and. seventy thousand dollars had been collected at a cost of some $600; and this had been done in ac- cordance with the terms of the con- tract made between the Council and the Tax Collector, Considering the work involved, he did not coer the cost excessive, PORT PERRY NOMINATIONS REEVE--W. M, Letcher, Harold R. Archer, J. E. Jackson, COUNCILLORS--R. M, Holtby, H. R. Archer, Grant Gerrow, J. E. Jack- on, SCHOOL TRUSTEES--M, 'A. Ger- row, W. J. Anderson, R. A. Peel, AM. Lawrence, Howard Durkin, Arthur Jemison. i Mr. Smallman was elected chairman of public meeting. deplored the lack of interest. Busi- ness men were negligent of town af- fairs, He made a forceful appeal for great interest in local matters and re- ferred to the editorial on this subject in last week's Port Perry Star, Bing the Iast pATagraph, "To talk of our love of democracy and then neglect to attend the most democratic meeting we have left to us, is utter nonsense. If dictatorship comes to us, it will be because as a our duties of citizenship." -% & ® BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Gerrow said that the Board has had a heavy financial year, but much has been accomplished, He spoke ap- preciatively of the co-operation of the Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. R. D. Woon. By bulking the insurance of the school with that of the town buildings the rate has been cut from 60c. to 36c, Typewriters are now the pro- perty of the school. The vocational shop has been well equipped and the Household Science Room has been re- modelled. In the Assembly Hall the stage has been put into good shape, hile there was a deficit in the High School of $368.00, this is largely due to a reduction of some $300 in Provincidl grants. Mr. Peel, chairman of the Board of Education, said that the Port Perry school is one of only four schools in Ontario Province having an Agricul. tural Department, The result of these extra studies in agriculture and house- ceiving greatly increased grants. This part of the school work is very popular, as is also the Commercial Course, ' The school attendance fis increasing. The decoration of the school is well cared for. Heating plant, drinking water, and care of floors have all re- colved proper attention, The school ia & good investment in that while the town is required to spend $9300 out of the $21,479.62, this leaving between eleven and twelve County and other outside sources to be spent ih this community, urged that the privilege of fev dollars + from Provincia); In his remarks he}. The Council Mr. Grant Gerrow--Thanked fellow councillors for initiating him into municipal work. He was made chai man of the relief department. This year the cost has been the lowest in many years--actual cost $89.09. Mr. Holtby spoke of the lack of at- tendance. © The people not present, needed Mr. Smallman's remagks, Ap- parently the people seem to like a "scrap" and the smoothness with which Council matters are running may be the reason of the lack of inter- est, : Hydro and water accounts are in excellent shape. The accounts are all paid, and the Water Works Depart- ment has a handsome surplus, The result is a probable rebate to water users, Mr. Holtby thanked the ratepayers for his election, and was glad to serve the community in this matter. Mr. Letcher wondered at times if it 'was worth while to make these an- nual reports at the town hall, Ratepayers have met gll their ob- ligations nobly in war work, The con- patriotism. In addition taxes have been paid both for this year, and.ap- rears of taxes. In the proper maintenance of town property and private property, there is "every evidence of local prosperity. In the County matters the finances are on a pay-as-you-go principle. Three-quarters of a mill was levied for war welfare work, $438 of which came back to Port Perry. Mr. Letcher referred to the pur- chase of "extra property for the County Home. He recommended the ratepayers to visit the home, as it is kept in excellent condition. ~-Tax arrears have been reduced to about $6000; and the debenture debt is now only $64,467, An extra piece of road was hard surfaced by the Province, just south of the Creamery, thus making a good connecting link with the No, 7a road east. Four more water lots have been purchased so that further develop- ment at the waterfront may be done when the finances permit. The railway question came up again this year; no report as yet. The Volunteer Civil Guard has been formed and is doing good work with J. E. Jackson, O.C. This organization has been helped both by the Council and the Veterans' Association. The removal of Mr, Bowes and fam- ily was noted with regret, as he has been of real service to Port Perry, and he will be greatly missed. Owing to illness Mr, J. E. Jackson was unable to be present at the meet- ing. Mr. Archer had to leave the meeting directly after nomination up- on other business. Perry as the Council of 1940 was re- turned by acclamation; and Mr, Dur- SCUGOG NOMINATIONS REEVE -- Frank Gerrow, Russell Hood, George Sweetman, COUNCIL--Frank Dowsdn, George Sweetman, Alfred Prentice, Murray McLaren, Gordon Cherrle, Carlton Graham, Jesse Demara, Earl Heayn, Russell Hood, Robt. Tetlow. * * . CARTWRIGHT NOMINATIONS REEVE--C, P. Devitt, W. G. Bowles, Norman Green. COUNCIL -- Rupert Briss, Bhuce Heaslip, W. L. Hoskin, Earl. Dorrell, Carl Wright, Clarke Williams, /Nor- man Green, It Jackson, Grant Gerrow. School Trustees--The people we are becoming so careless of | - Council, and the good work of the|- hold selence is that the school is re-| - Reeve--Russell Hood number of Councillors. mission, and School Board bers will be the same as last year, except that Mr. H. Durkin will take the place of Mr. Anderson, who retires after serving on-the Board for many years. - LW SCUGOG ISLAND . Councillors--Gordon Cherrie, Earl Heayn, Jess Demara, Carleton Graham. REACH TOWNSHIP bi Reeve--Robert Swanick - Deputy-Reeve--Thomas Harding. Councillors--Grant Christie, Joseph P. Wilson, Note--Howard McMillan qualified for the_ office of Councillor, but was a few minutes late, this is allowed to go through another nomination meeting will have to be held to secure the required This. would not likel place until after the first meeting of the Council. The vote on the two-year term is to be taken on Monday next in any case, CARTWRIGHT TOWNSHIP Reeve--Creighton Devitt. Councillors--Rupert Byers, Bruce Heaslip, Wes- ley Hoskin, Norman Green. WHITBY TOWNSHIP Reeve: Oscar Downey. Councillors: Norman J, Anderson, Roy F. Lick, Lorne Kemp, A. L McBrien, WHITBY TOWN The Mayor (Fred T. Rowe), Public Utility Com: | There will be an election for Councillors. < ACCLAMATION | PORT PERRY Reeve --W. M. Letcher (ninth successive year) Councillors--R. M. Holtby, H. R. Archer, J. E, EC Board of Education mem- Unless: take given acclamation, * There will be no election in Port | AS Bean a oy A tribution of over $2000, and the excel- | kin takes the place of Mr, Anderson 3) lent work of the ladies of the town|on the Board of Education. , & have 'been worthy expression of true : "se &, TORONTO ELECTION Dr. Fred Conboy was elected d Mayor. ity of 22,668 over McNish. Pal entwo e8818. Duncan, Hamilton Mrs. Plumptre Missed electlo n by a'narrow | in arg