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XC" is Sl SAMUEL FARMER. Editor and Publisher. RT PERRY STA PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMEFR 10th, 1942 Watch your label; it tells when your subscription expires $1.60 per year in advance. 5 cents a single copy EDITORIAL "Such is the patriot's boast; where'er We ream: His first, best, country ever is at home." FE A GROWING WORLD Much has been said about the world becoming smaller and smaller, "In one sense that is true, because transportation and communication have brought us closer together in the matter of time. But it is far from true as a matter of fact. Pioneers have travelled westward until they have not only sighted the Pacific;* but have set- tled its shores and built great cities there. When that day came and the West was developed, people talked of the "last West". =~ But to-day a new and wonderful world is opening up on the broad stretches of the magnificent Pacific, West "of the "last West" -- in those islands of pos- "sibility little understood at present. The Pacific itself, larger+in area than all the dryland of the earth, is the home of innumerable islands, upon whose shores the Japanese are at present finding shelter, and air bases. To hunt our enemies there will be like looking for a needle in a haystack. A Long after victory has been won from Italy and Germany there are likely to be skirmishes with the Japanese who in their small craft will infest the islands. That is their great strength, and that, together with their native toughness, will prolong. the struggle until they are assured of the possession of their gains in the Malay Archipelago, or the Allies have re-' gained their control there. The Pacific Ocean is vast and contains infinite possibilities that will affect the life of the human race. When research makes its discoveries and adaptations, what is now almost unknown may become a rich heritage for humanity, What is true of the Pacific is-true of Central Africa, There, too, science has its worlds to con-, quer, - And at the temperature extreme, Alaska has been opened to civilization, and en route = from, the United States through Canada is an immense territory that will do much to develop the resources of north-western Canada. Pioncers are not dead, Indeed they move in a growing world, having at their command means of -transportation, communication, and progress unknown to our forefathers. No young Canadian _who flies 'the Alps, or i can remain small in vision, $ aking us out of our provincial using in us the spirit of ad- ay ngs are open to the people nee and right-spirited Cana- rs in the progress to come, feat of road building--the "1ind skyway--was constructed VT Aniericans working together. tles for transportation was built 3 ns, across rivers, through swamps, A ~quagmires and endless small lakes and "swamp, at the rate of an average of eight miles a day. ¢ Pioneers are not dead. They are simply pio- neering under new and spéeded conditions. . * * * - WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF - GOVERNMENT? What is the Government? Is it a body of men who may govern us? or is it a body of men who only represent us? °° - No questions are of greater importance in re- lation to our present and future life than those 'dealing with the functions of Government. For hundreds of years mankind has struggled to, '.secure the greatest amount of assistance from * the Government, with the fewest personal re- strictions. Year by year, there has been the swing of the pendulum between rigid control of the citizens and what at times bordered on anarchy--every man for himself to do as he pleased so far as he was able. : War Emergencies Just now the war has given almost unlimited power to the Government. So great ang yevolu- tionary in principle have been the "controls exer- cised, that a test case is soon to be tried in the Supreme Court as to the validity of those con- trols, The French writer, Rosseau, a very advanced thinker of his day, had this to say pertinent to the matter in hand: © Phe ihdividual migy find his true -libepty in being compelled to obey a law which he is neither sufficiently morally elevated to desire nor ration. ally enlightened tq understand." That single sentence sets forth the principle involved in the present day controls and regu- - lations that are being issued by the Government. There are plenty of stories that give ample evidence of the need of guidance and regulation in the lives of a multitude of people. Here is onc that has been going the rounds: Mrs. Jones, to family grocer--'Please let me have ten pounds of butter." Grocer--"Why do you need ten pounds of butter? There are only two of you in your home." Mrs. Jones--*I want to get ahead of dose darned hoarders." If people have not sense and decency enough to order their lives so that the community does not suffer, then the Government- (in some form or-other) must step in with regulations and con- trols to prevent the wrecking of 'society. Briefly stated, Government should represent * the people so long as the conduct of the people and normal life conditions warrant that repre- - sentation. In emergencies of citizen conduct or living conditions, the Government has to assume paternal obligation. ' LE The resignation of Mr. Little, as Director of National Selective Service, has brought sharply to public attention the question as to how a Gov- ernment 'may delegate its authority to civilians in enforcing regulations and controls. It has become quite evident that strict limita- tions must be made in this matter of delegated authority. After all, while appointees are re- sponsible to the Government; it is the Govern- ment that is responsible to the people. This is the danger point of the whole system of emergency regulations. rigid regulations, which may in themselves de- "stroy the very purpose for which® they were created. . It is to be hoped that definite direction will emerge as a result of the proposed test case as to the validity of Government regulations. The problem is and will be a growing one, and it is very important that the duties and limitations of control officials should be clearly defined. It is so easy to- accumulate an army of officials busy in enforcing: War Work Activities The following supplies were shipped "to Provincial 1.0.D.E. Headquarters, Hamilton for the month of November. Field Comforts-- 6 pairs Seaman's socks, 8 Seaman's turtle neck "sweaters, 6 sleeveless sweaters, 19 scarves, 17 turtle-neck tuck-ins, 7 steel helmet caps, 5 pairs "wristlets, 6 Balaclava caps, 3 pairs mitts, 1 pair gloves, 3 leather jerkins, British Evacuées-- 11 quilts, 6 pairs boys' pyjamas, 1 afghan, 17 shelter aprons, 11 gitle outfits (jumper, bloomers, blouse), 8 pairs boys' pants and braces, 6 boys'|. shirts, 2 pairs "children's felt shoes, 1 pair knitted leggings, 2 girl's sweat- ers, 2 girl's caps and scarves, 1 shelter rug, 4 Jayettes, 2 children's hospital gowns,/8 pairs girls pyjamas, 2 quilts to the WATS, 64 pairs socks to our boys overseas, |. Polish Rellef-- 3 2 baby's coats and bonnets, 1 1 pair 'mitts, 2 ladies' coats, 1 * Camp Librarics-- > 289 magazines, 1. book, 64 papers. ; Ee ou that the Controller has. approved fat thes 1 Clara: 2 (¢) to the | ees and By th, 1945, 1st, ok, 1048 incl usive. i ie LEER the { Port Perry FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Inspector R. A. Hutchison wrote a letter to the Port Perry Board of Edu- cation praising the Public School very highly, and suggested promotion|, on the year's work, Isaac Turner was robbed of a num- ber of fur skins, Alix. Gilboord has recently lost considerable goods by burglary of his store, ~ Port' Perry Archery Club held its weekly hike and target practice. The shodting score was very good consider- ing the very cold weather. 'Billy Pyatt won the I.O.D.E. prize | in the Public School, and Marjorie Pyatt won the History prize donated by Mrs, T, W. McLean, : io The Elson Art Exhibit at the High School proved to be a great success. 'Warden AW. Jackson, of Whitby, was presented 'with a gold watch h by the County Couneil, : County Council after a tour of road inspection adopted a program for 'bétter roads, made necgssary by in- creasing traffic, The new bridge on the Scugog causeway was ordered to be built at a cost of $3854. A delegation was appointed to wait on the Government to request full payment of road coats, 8500 feet of snow fence was ordered: to be paid. SO THAT Merry Christmas WON'T BE LATE "Mail before Dec, 10th to the United States, Mail before Dec. 16th to British Co- lumbia, - Mail before Dec. 16th to Alberta and Saskatchewan. Mail before Dee. 17th to Manitoba and Maritimes, Mail before' Dec. 19th to Ontario and Quebec, Mail before Dec. 20th for Local Delivery, This schedule was given by Post Office officials, It applies to all Christ- mas mall, cards and parcels. . Tho first thing we asked was "Why Dee. 20th for local delivery. . . that's five whole days?" Then the P. 0. man explained that it isn't just the local mail" they have to. contend with, but the tons and tons of mail and parcels that come pouring in from all over the land. Then he went on to tell about how the Post Office, like most businesses, is feeling the manpower shortage and that all types of trans- portation have heavy burdens at this time of year, He said that if people wanted their greetings or parcels to be recelved before Christmas it was imperative that everyone follow this schedule and not hottle-neck the Post Office with "last-minute" mailing. The chief topic to- day i in these war times is not war, but what is going to be done after the war. The re ort on social security presented by Sir William Beveridge before the British House of Commons has focussed the atterftion of the whole'world upon the causes for which the Allied Nations are fighting-- Freedom from want; Freedom from fear; Freedom of speech; Freedom in religion. The Report, so far as we have seen it, deals mainly with freedom from want and fear, particularly "want." Through nation wide, and nation controlled insurance, old age, sickness, unemployment, and' maternity, have been provided for in the Report. While the general attitude of the British people toward the Report has {been favorable, it will be a year or more before the provisions of the Re- port become law, 'That the interest is great, however, is shown by the fact that many thou- sand copies of the Report were sold within a few. hous after its paklegtien, = VV V Dakar is now definitely an Allied base; the Russians are still on the off- ensive, with Stalingrad still in their possession; Tunisia is the present bat- tle ground between the Axis and Allied forces, with tremendous preparations being made for the decisive struggle. V.V.V Princ Minister Churchill warns Japan that the day of vengeance is at lh "The storm which now lowers over Germany and Italy is spreading to Japan. There will be no softness or respite for her: The growing power of the United Nations will press stead- |fastly on till she is stripped of her con- |quests, pi for her treachery, and deprived of her powers of evil." 2" CHE A Lord Woolton, Minister of Food. says that Britain's food supply will last for some months. But he warns the people not to be careless of food nor too optomistic about the future, as the submarines are taking a great toll of shipping. "Fortunately," he said, "there are counter-measures that are much more perilous to the U-boat than any we had in the last war; but never let us make the mistake of 'under estimat- ing the forces that are against us." Vian AU A a The United States torte i8 now to be on the Selective Service basis... Vol- untary enlistment is ended. SCUGOG Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs, S. Chandler on the birth of a daughter-- (Marcia Kathleen), on Wednesday, December 2nd, 1942, a little sister for Rodney and Terry. Both doing fine in the Port Perry Hospital. iss Dorothy Joblin of Oshawa, and her mother, Mrs, F. G. Joblin, spent a pleasant time on Friday evening in Toronto at the home of Mrs, Nicklin, a sister of Mrs. Joblin, when thirty relatives and friends gathered to shower lovely gifts on Miss Dorothy, a future bride, who was very much surprised, but pleased. The Seagrave play, "Aunt Tillie goes to Town" was very much enjoyed by a large crowd, although the rain and snow were not pleasant outside, We hope these young people will come back again some time, Mys, T, Fines and Norma and her cousin Victor Chilton, accompanied Miss Frances Lackin to Toronto where they spent the week-end with her aunt. Norma and Victor also visited Toyland and saw Santa. Miss Margaret Bratley and Masters 'George and David Jgckson visited her cousin Mrs. Roy Hope on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Mark moved to their new home in Port Perry on Saturday. Birthday greetings to Miss Frances Lackin for December 7th, Miss Joy Hood and Mrs. A. Wilkinson for the 13th, Shirley Hope and Douglas Heayn and King George for December 14th, Audrey Skerratt for the '16th. Mra. J. L. Sweetman and Allene visited Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Jackson on Sunday. Mrs. I. G. Joblin spent the week-end in Bowmanville. with her son, Rev. F. Joblin and her husband, Rev. F. G. Joblin who is staying with his son for a few weeks. Mr, B. Smith of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. George Sweetman and son Luzerne. Union service at 2 p.m. followed by Sunday School at the Town Hall on Sunday. The Head service at 3 p.m. Everybody should attend one of these services. Mr. Smith's subject on Sun- day was "Try the Christian Life". We are pleased to hear that Rev. F. G. Joblin is improving, but not nearly as fast as his many friends would wish for him. Myrtle Station Rev. Mr. Gault, the supply minister, and his family arrived on Thursday of last week from White Lake and are getting settled in- their new home. 'Mr. Gault took over the pastoral work of the Myrtle Charge on Sunday and at the evening service here, he chose portions of I Samuel 2, for the Old Testament reading and 1 Corinthians 8, for the New Testament reading. His discourse, based on Cor. 8:3--"If any man love God, the same is known of him",--was impressive and inspir- ing. Church service next Sunday at the regular hour of 7.30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ross of Whitby, were in the village one evening last week calling on friends. Mrs. Ball of Uxbridge,"is spending the winter months with her son-in-law and daughter, A. E. and Mrs. Ramsey. A pleasant day was spent at the home of James and Mrs. Dickson, on Thursday last week, when Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Holman and Allen, Mrs. Merle Ross and Gary, of Dagmar,| gathered to honor Mrs. Dickson on the arrival of another birthday anniver: sary. We asked no questions, for as a rule a lady under eighty does not care to disclose her age; after that age she is proud to tell it. We do know that both Mr, and Mrs. Dickson were born here well over seventy years ago and have never lived else- where than in this little village. Thus they are the oldest residents and they can tell of many interesting events that have taken place since their child- hood. . _ | Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Hughson and baby, of Toronto, spent the week-end with 'Norman and Mrs, Hughson, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Magee, Oshawa, visited 'on Sunday with Fier and Mrs. Cook. Mr. 'and Mrs. Gordon Perrin and Paul of Leaside, spent Sunday with Mr. Perrin's parents, Mrs. Robert Gray of Pontypool, is visiting this week with her daughter, Mrs. E. Masters. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bunker and Joy, of Oshawa, were Sunday after- noon callers at the home of thelr aunt Mrs. Robt. Chisholm, => Mrs. James: Edgar-of Toronto, visit- ed-overthé week-end with Myrtle re- latives. 3 Gunner John" Maw of the Royal Canadian Artillery, Toronto, spent a day last week with his parents, Lance-Corporal Merle Ross, of Sim- coe, called on his grandparents, James and Mrs, Dickson, Saturday evening. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Hinton and Gor- don of Toronto, were Sunday visitors' with Theodore and Mrs. Carey. : Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hamilton, Jin and Catharine, were in Toronto om Saturday. Jim and Catharine visited Toyland and had a wonderful time. Catharine actually talked with dear old Santa Claus and had her picture taken as she sat on his lap and whisp- ered in his ear what she wanted him to bring her for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. William McCarl and Ronnie, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bowler, and Cecil, all of Whitby; Mr. and Mrs. William Ormiston and Shirley, of Weston, and Mrs. E. Gascoyne were Sunday visitors with Frank and Mrs. Harrison. Mr. and Mrs. George Ford of Toron- to, were Saturday guests of W, J, and of Toronto, spent the day with them. Q.M.S. (W.0.2) Russell Lunney, has received another promotion, Foreman of Military transferred to Camp Borden. He spent the week-end with Mrs. Lunney and the children, -- Norman and Mrs. Hughson were visitors in Toronto on Thesday and Wednesday. George Cooper and Stanley Linton left on Tuesday morning for their re- spective training camps, Galt and To- rontg. Mr. and Mrs. W. Malley of New- castle, spent Sunday with Elwood and Mrs. Masters. Mrs. Chas. Cooper of Toronto, was a week-end guest of her friends, James and Mrs. Dickson. BLACKSTOCK Lloyd George Harvey, of Moncton, N.B., son of Dolly Crawford Harvey, and nephew of Mr. George Crawford, of Blackstock, received Air Force Medal from the Governor-General at the investiture at Ottawa on Thursday last. He was mentioned in the King's Honor List in June and received his ribbon then, and was mentioned as "Outstanding man in his class". His work is in coastal patrol duty on "the Atlantic, as wireless operator on a bomber. He is 29, and has been in the force since the beginning of the war. The Queer Street United Church parsonage, Lindsay, was the scene of a quiet and pretty wedding of local interest, when Laura Irene Freeman, daughter of Mrs. James Crozier, 26 Melbourne St. E., Lindsay, and the late John Freeman, Hastings, Ont., became the bride of Harvey Henry, son' of Mr. and Mrs, R. T. Henry, of Janetville district, and formerly of Nestleton. Rev, H. C. Wolfraim of- ficiated, The bride was charming in street length dress of air force blue sheer and shoulder corsage of' wii gardenias. sister, Miss Viola Freeman of Lindsay, who was also gowned in air force blue. After the ceremony the happy couple left by motor on a honeymoon trip to Trenton and points east, the bride wearing brown coat with wolf trim- mings and navy hat and accessories. Mr. and Mrs, Henry upon their re- turn will reside on the groom's farm near Janetville. The Foresters' Hall, 41 Janetville, was the scene of a most happy.ge- honout Mr. and Mrs, Harvey Henry. The bride and groom were presented with a complete set of graniteware in numerous other gifts. Dancing with excellent music and lunch were en- joyed. The. new Study Book, "The in the City. Streets" was pen the November meeting of the WME of the United Church by the president Mrs. Jabez Wright, Mrs, Frank Stin- son gave a report of the meeting of the Eastern Section of Oshawa Pres- byterial at Tyrone. The roll call for December meeting will be a Christmas Christmas Cheer for English children. The W.A: of St. John's Anglican Church met at the home of Mrs. R. and Miss Eva Parr.. The roll call for December meeting to be ahawered with a quilt. block, either cotton or Continued on Back Page Mrs. Cook and on Sunday Mr. and' | Mrs. Edgar Cooper, Douglas and Gary Works, and has been - She was attended by her. casion recently when some 200 friends": relatives and neighbors gathered to \ cream and red, a purse of money and thought and a donation for BW.V. F. 3 Au Ee Td a