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; SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher EDITORIAL ¢ tA $s ! ' Buch is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, Ris first, best country over is at home--~Galdamith, ES "> A LITTLE SILENCE A nice long period of silence aout Quebec would be about as useful as any gther treatment. Like any other bad child; ec gets far too much attention, As Mark Twain said about the weather--"there is more said about it, than about any other matter," No scratching a sore spot, . Ostracism would be good medicine to prescribe, Quebee could not get along without the rest of the Dominion, : © * 3% % 3» DOES THE "BIG FELLOW" BUY? Every little while someone bursts out with this demand--*"Let the big fellow buy the bonds. " The. fact of the matter is that they do. In every Victory Loan there have been two classes of subscribers -- Every day citizens and ' special names, The quota is generally divided on a fifty-fifty basis. -- In Qntario County the total $8,825,000 is divided $4,500,000 assigned to Special names, and $4,325,000 to the rest of the people. Large industries are faced with a difficult pro- blem. Taxes have increased almost 300 per cent., and there has been a drop of 12 per cent. in pro- fits, Out of this financial set-up, the manufacturer must carry on; and he must also be able to re- turn to his former business when the tide of battle brings us toward normal living. "In a 1943 review of 105 business dofearna=sin. dustrial and financial, their total contribution in taxes was $175 millions, net profits $150 millions. In 1942 taxes 'paid were $60 millions, and com- bined profits $1756 millions. Relatively, the manufacturer has the greater difficulty to face the futtre both as to taxes, and to meet the: need of the change over in business required for normal living demands. Being put into the list-of Special Names would not please the average small taxpayer, even if his income represented very much greater figures, In the end the "Special Names" make up the deficiency if the buying in the Victory Loans drags, ¥ gh ----- On no account can Canada allow the Wisi to fall below the objective--that would be too sweet a morsel for Hitler. : The bonds must be sold. 'They are gold. And they are eagerly. purchased by financial concerns that realize the soundness of Canadian' finances. LEE NE "~~ KEEPING A NICE BALANCE Steadily Canada has been developing national responsibilities; and has been accorded rights of decision on important national matters. The Statute of Westminster took the' Dominion out of swaddling clothes, and thrust great re- sponsibilities upon. our people. These responsi- bilities cannot be evaded. Certain technicalities in the British North- America Act, sich as appeal to the Privy Council as a final court of decision, will likely disappear with the passmg-of the ygars. In reality we are a self-governing people, not requiring 'any Empire "Head Office." ' What is required is the utmost loyalty to and co-operation with our democratic Allies, pafticu- +Jarly the 'Commonwealth of Nations, Consultation, with final agreement for mutual benefit, must be the ideal of aur. domestic and foreign policy. We do not: need=to be' 'struggling 'to retain our rights or gain supremacies; but to keep the far- seeing balance of self- -respect and co-operation for the ultimate good of humanity. It will take clear vision and self-restraint 'to do, that. A central consultive body, with representatives from all Allies, will be needed to formulate pro- posals for mutual consideration by all admini- strative bodies, * * * Legislators who pass unqualified regolutions against conscription are taking some risk, An unqualified resolution against conscription means that they would rather their country should be conquered than submit to conscription, --Toronto Saturday Night * » * According to the Kamloops Sentinel: "Besides being made government agent, Mr, Dalgleish has also been appointed water recorder, gold tommis- sioner, mining recorder, land commissioner, regis- trar of voters, district registrar of the supreme - court, registrar of the county court of Yale, dis- trict registrar of births, deaths and marriages." Obviously the manpower shortage is turning civil servants into civil slaves, oo ii x x % . GIDDY AND GILDED (Toronto Saturday Night) The speech of Group Captain Denton Massey in Parliament. recently was precisely what the coun- try needed." He may have been a little unfair "to the House of Commons; the incredible futility of the debate on proposed-changes of procedure, which apparently was the R.C.A.F, officer's first experience in the House after two years in Eng- land, was hot a fair example of. its work this session, and may have been due in part to the ab- sence of the Prime Minister and the feeling that little could be done with him away and the Im- perial' Conference and, the invasion both impend- ing. But -the country at large deserves all that Group, Captain Massey said about it; it is giddy and gilded, and shockingly unaware of the crucial nature of the hour in which we live, The truth is that the divorce between the men who are offering their lives in the active armed services and those who at home are contributing merely well-pifd labor and well-remunerated fin- ancial support has become far too great, The men have been away for so long that even their close relatives in many cases, 16 say nothing of that considerable number who have no kin in the forces, have become insensitive to the dangers they will have to face. In regard to life and limb, though not to economic effort, the war has come to seem a relatively casy painless business, in spite of heavy casualties in the air. Even about the ultimate issue of it we are far too complacent; for while Ger many can hardly hope now to defeat the United Nations, she still hopes, not wholly without reason, to avoid serious defeat herself by tiring and dividing her enemies. It was only a few weeks ago, evidently, that so well-informed-a body as the High Command of the United Nations realized - that a-long period of artillery warfare may yet be necessary, and called for a resumption _ _. of shell production, We could no doubt obtain peace, of a sort, at any minute--probably we could obtain peace and the elimination of Hitler. But a egenuine and durable peace will come only with the utter defeat.and occupation of Germany; and that means much bitter fighting. THAT EXTR A EFFORT There is need for an extra effort if District "BE" 18 to go over the top in the Sixth Victory Loan. ~ total at Wednesday. noon was $120,000 which leaves $50, 000 to raise in two and a half days. It can be done. It is.true that the farmers had a bad crop last year, and that they had to buy But it ig also true that, while the price of grain has remained the same, the price of its products has advanced very considerably. Then, too, the boys a are 1 ~~ grain, returning to the farms, and the labor situation is growing easier. Best of all, the bonds yield three per cent. interest; and, if you MUST have ready cash at any time, the bonds can be sold; or you can borrow money on them at three and a half per cent. interest. ~~ Our i me Y * 'Minimum Objective--$4,825,000 ; Amount Subsecribed-- 3,684 1000 Yet to be subscribed -- Minimum Objective--$170,000 oy Ea Sek bmn 50000 ,000 fo: Yet to Subssribed---$50,000 AH ea a 3 ee Now Stands the Loan THE COUNTY Wednesday Noon 641.000 DISTRICT "E" District "EP -- NEEDS YOUR HELP I wish to thank all who have availed themselves of- -investing in the present Victory Loan, which in turn is helping us to reach our objective of $170, 000 i in this District. We are still living in hopes of going over the top once more; but up to Wednésday we have only raised a little over $120,000. I would urge the citizens of the above District to kindly con- sider thiz matter seriously and then call in any of the salesmen or go to your bank and purchase more bonds. Our: boys are doing their bit, so let us do the same, - WwW. M. LETCHER, 3 PORT PERRY, REACH and SCUGOG Chairman of District "E" PO RT PERRY STA PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 11th, 1944 VICTORY SHOW Draws Big House The Second Victory Show, put on by the Young Folk on the Home Front, was a popular event, well presented by the young people, wit Mrs. G. M. Ren- - nie in charge of musical arrangements. The stage Ywas aftractively decor- ated with red| white ers, Robert Archer, monies, opened the few words of welcome, joined in singing "0 Canada". Mrs. H. C. Hurlbert, of Oshawa, came on the stage unannounced and sang "It's V for Victory". Migs Dorothy Balfour sang "One Alone" from the Desert Song and as 1s Master of Cere- program with a ~| a second selection "My Heart Tells Me". Emerson McMitlan and Robert Dow- son enacted a comedy skit which was based on the censorship of a story. Mr. Rody Hayden, introduced as Pedlar's Pin-Up Bpy of "1944, sang "Apple Blossom Time" and "Over the Rainbow". Mrs. G. M. Rennie played as a piano solo, her own arrangement of "The World is Waiting for the Sun- rise." After much applause, Mrs. Rennie . responded: with a number which she herself had written, Mr. Robert Dowson and Miss Doro- thy Balfour sang a duet, "By the River of the Roses" ' Under the direction of Mr. Gordon MacLaren, of Oshawa, a Motion Pic- ture, featuring "Silent Service", was shown, } Mr, W. M. Letcher gave a short address. regarding the Sixth Victory Loan, Mrs. H. C. Hurlbert, as guest artist, sang very beautifully "Somewhere a Voice is Calling", followed hy "Keep Un Hoping". ' Dr. G.. M. Rennie, playing the banjo, and Cecil Hooey, playing the guitar, favoured with two peppy selections, and blue stream- Everyone Emerson McMillan and Robert Archer presented a short comedy skit, Miss Shirley Smith, of Oshawa, gave an exhibition of tap-dancing. Dr, and Mrs. G. M. Rennie, playing the banjo and piano respectively, en- tertained with "Danny Boy". As an encore, Mrs, Rennie played the ukelele and Dr. Rennie the banjo. The ap- plause was so profuse, these two popular artists returned to the stage and played "Alexander's Ragtime Band". Mrs. H. C. Hurlbert sang the verses of "Keep the Home Fires Burning" and asked the audience to join in the chorus, which was done in real good style. : The curtain was drawn and opened again revealing the entire company on, the stage for the finale. Mrs. Hurlbert sang "Coming in on a Wing and a Prayer"; the troupe joining in on the second chorus, The Master of Ceremonies, Robert! Archer, read extracts from a poem, "His Mother", written by Mrs, Anna B: Lundy, a citizen of Port Perry, and this closed the program. Mervin DeNure was Stage Manager. Dancing was enjoyed for a- time afterwards with Dr. and Mrs, Rennie and Cecil Hooey supplying the music. "It is six months since the last Vie- tory "Show was presented in Port Perry. The Young Folk on the Home IF'ront are to be heartily congratulated on their efforts, and we hope we may soon hear more of the artists who so ably performed on the program. The Scugog Chapter, L.O.D.E., spon- sored the group for the evening, There was a large audience, and the receipts, which will be devoted to War Work, were most satisfactory, Watch your label; it tells when x, $1.50 per year in vain, ' 5 cents a single copy your Subscription expires. Tr To the Home Folks Away from: Home. The "Young Folk on the Home Front" put on a second Victory Show last Friday night and drew a bumper house to both the concert and dance, which were run as separate items. Here is the program: O Canada "VV for Vietory--Mrs, H. C. Hurlbert Vocal Solo--Dorothy Balfour Comedy Skit--Emerson McMillan and "Robert Dowson, Vocal Solo--Rody Hayden Piano Solo--Mrs. G. M. Rennie Vocal Duet Robert Dowson Dorothy Balfour Moving Picture -- featuring Silent Service, directed by Gordon Me- Laren, Address--Reeve Letcher. Vocal Solos-Mrs, H. C. Oshawa. Duet-- (guitar and Banjo) --Dr. G. M. Rennie, "Cecil Hooey. Tap Dance--Shirley Smith, Oshawa, Duet-- (Piano and Banjo)-- Dr. and Mrs. Rennie. Vocal Solo--Murs. H, C. Hurlbert Grand Finale by the Whole Company. Master of Ceremonies---Robt. Avcher. Stage Manager--Mervin DeNure. Sponsor--=Scugog Chapter --1.0.D.E. This has been a good training for the young people, and the townsfolk have given them generous support. Much of the present day school train- ing is teaching. self-reliance, and a thorough grounding in music and stage management. You ought to find some clever entertainers when you come back. That is a good start in town interest. Grass is growing, buds ave turning to leaves, and the town is regaining its summer costume, Gardens are being put into shape (I have two nice rows of peas up. Don't and : Hurlbert, of Letter to- Those on Active Service Sees tell the blackbirds). But labour is scarvee; and for people who have to hire their work done, gardens don't pay. But folk who love gardening have great fun, and really healthy ex- Crese, "Bob Johnston has cleaned up a good job of salvage, He has gathered some tons of waste paper. He organ- ized his work well; and had some very practical help from Joe Baird and Bob Harper. Best of all, townsfolk co- operated splendidly and the paper was well tied, and put oul for collection in ~ the places indicated, and at the times specified. "There will be another col- lection in about a month, : This is the week of the third blood donors clinic. This work is being car- vied on by the 1.O.O.F., assisted by a number of ladies of the town and vi- cinity. . It is a fine picce of needed work. The Sixth Victory Loan is being well subscribed, and we are expecting to go over the top. You 'will be pleased to learn that Will Graham is up and about again, much to the pleased surprise of him- self and his friends. The Harris folk, the Jeffreys, the Brocks, and the Beattyls are all home again from their winter in Florida. | The town is back to normal, The water problem has been tem- . porarvily solved by Nature; but the citizens are expecting a thorough study of constructive.means of preventing a recurrence of the unpleasant condition of the late winter and carly spring. I will be iv dificult task; Council will do their best to tind a way oul. five Yours tr uly, THE k DITOR. : : ° ° Blood Donor Clinic Our Third Clinic will be held on Friday evening of this week and we are looking forward to a repetition of our first one, which was such a huge success, Please do not let us down, Approximately one hundred and fifty volunteers have been notified to be on hand, and, if each one endea- vours to answer the call we shall have no cause for complaints, There are still plenty of cards avail- able for any other folk who would like to be patriotic. We appreciate the wonderful re- sponse we have received from our re- cent call for niore volunteers and we are looking forward to having more sent in shortly. Keep in mind the urgent need for this - Blood- and- endeavour to- do- your utmost to be among the ones who are striving to supply the great demand. We all realize the need for money to finance this War--but--do we all realize the need for Plasma for our wounded who are wil- ling to pay the supreme sacrifice? Surely, there is no need to advertise for volunteers for ths cause--when we look around and see such healthy folk in the surrounding communities who could donate the required allotment without any inconvenience or' ill- effectss--when we know that~so much suffering can be alleviated by our efforts. Is this not a small price to be asked to pay for our safety 'and comfort? We do sincerely sogretiots the re- sponse received toward the financial end of this project--donations dre +} still' coming in and they are being put to splendid use, Prévious. «donations, already acknowledged Port Perry Masonic Lodge .. 10.00 © $112.00 1.O.D.E. Scugog Chapter 1,0.D.E, held their regular monthly meeting on Monday 'afternoon, May 8th, in the Library room. The meeting, which was pre- sided over by the Regent, Mrs, G. Christie, opened with the prayer 'of the Order and galute to the flag. Mrs, Robt. Harper was appointed Blood to make' the Chapter's representative for the Institute for the .Blind for this Coun- ty. A tag day is to be held shortly for this very worthy organization. In June, theres to be the annual tag day for the Navy League of Canada, the Committee in charge to set the date. . The War Services Convener, Mrs, J. Murray urged the members to keep at their knitting as there had been a great falling off along this line. A Committee was appointed to arrange for a Comrt Whist and Bridge this month, The June meeting of the chapter is to.take the form of a Pot Luck Picnic. The War Workers are asked to join the members for this after- noon. fe . Mrs. L. Colbear gave a very..n- structive and intensely interesting talk on-the Children's-Aid and shelter at Hamilton, Mrs. 'Dymond gave a splendid ve- port of the I1.O.D.E. convention at Hamilton.- The meeting closed with the National Anthem and salute to the flag. Red Cross Fund Appreciated Manchester Branch Makes Cood Donations Mr. Grant Christie, President, Manchester Branch, Canadian Red Cross Society, Dear Mr, Christie, I am sorry that pressure of busi- ness made it necessary for me to drop Red Cross work for awhile, as soon as the campaign was ended, and so, I am very late in writing you to express my appreciation of the work: which you and your committee did in or- ganizing the campaign in the Man- chester Branch. = . I was delighted to. see, in going over the results, that you had exceed- ed your quota by a substantial amount, I am sure that this will give you and the workers who assisted you, a great deal of satisfaction, and I hope you will convey to all con- cerned, my thanks and congratula- tions. Yours Very truly, Ian R. Dowie, Campaign Chairman, Ontario Division, Canadian Red Cross Society. You Can Help If a blind man stood before you and you held in your hand a sum of money and if you knew that if you let go of necessary sacrifices on your part: If you would but give a fraction of one day's income once each year to The Canadian National Institute for the Blind you would be doing your share in helping that excellent organization to provide traning, employment and general welfare services to all blind persons in this County and in addition to furnish preventive and curative treatment to destitute men, women and children who are in danger of los- ing the use of their eyesight. The Tag Day for the Blind in Port Perry will be held on Saturday, May 13th, under the auspices of the Scugog Chapter, 1.LO.D.E. The Tag Day Com- mittee will be assisted by girl students of the local Public and High J ' Va PA -- TELEGRAM FROM VICTORY LOAN HEADQUARTERS AT OTTAWA Ottawa, Ontario. May 10th, 19414 Port Perry Star, 3 Port Perry, Ontario. Total Victory Bond sale, $1,010, 363,600; about 31 million up over last loan. Yesterday'sssingle day figure, $86,247,500, E. B. Reid, Victory Loan News Desk. Donations for I. O.D. E. and Red Cross the money the scales would drop from | Total Cash Receipts oe $1211.26 the blind man's eyes and he could see | Red Cross Voluntary subs. .... 110.00 again, what would you do? No mat-| Deferred Payments 66.00 'ter how great the sacrifice would be]: . EI on your part, mark, there is no pos-| Total subs. an $1386.25 sible doubt about what you would do. | Cash Receipts distribution-- Of course, you would spread wide [War Work Committee w........ 588.00 your fingers and let the money fall. | Red Cross nn 477.26 It is unlikely, however, that you| Optional nnn, 256.00 will ever be confronted with such : semesters extraordinary circumstances, because, $1321.26 unfortunately, eyesight to many | Deferred Payment distribution-- thousands - of Canadian blind men,[ War Work Committee .....c...... $20.00 women and children cannot be re-| Red CROSS overseen es pereeneeeenne 25.00 stored by the mere expenditure of a] Optional i. 11.00 'sum of money, but you can help. Yes, A ' ee you can help to make. the lives of | Total $656.00 blind 'persons warmer, brighter, hap- A Grin: tes pianhore Like veal pees, SCHOOL, CHOIR IS WELL * To do this does not require any un- RECEIVED Pupils of Whitby and Port Perry Schools Sing at Men's Meeting . An opportunity to hear the choir" of Whitby and "Port Perry "Tigh Schools which won distinction recently at the Ontario Educational Associa- tion music demonstration In Toronto, was given to those who attended the meeting of the Men's Association of the Whithy United Church on Wed- nesday evening, May 3rd, at which Dr, Gi. Althouse, director of educdtion in Ontario, was the guest speaker. The choir, under the direction of Mrs. V. Rowe, rendered several numbers and made a very favorable impression. It lived: up to the favorable notices given it by the Toronto papers at Faster, Ration Coupons which may be used {Effective Thursday May 11th Butter--58 to 61 Tea and Coffee--14 to 29 inc. ALSO--E1 to E6. | ALSO--T30 to T32 Sugar--14 to 33 inclusive Preserves--D1 to D20 PORT PERRY, REACH, and SCUGOG $50,000 Short NOW, 2 days to go nS but the ; \*