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lsd pant EE _-- edie -------------------------- B SE i i NY 15. IY ICT GT RR J A ---- Watch your label; it tolls when your Bubsorlption eaphres. $1.00 por Tod a. Advance 6 cents a single cupy Abate ed net EDITORIAL ' \ a -- Buch is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, his first, best country ever, is at home.--Goldsmith. TO DISCHARGE AN OBLIGATION The United Church of Canada is starting a campaign to place its Pension ministers on an actuarial basis. condition at present. Retiring ministers would find themselves in a very embarrassing position if the able to pay the pensions promised. These men (and their wives) have rendered an exceptionally fine service among a people of limit- ed means, on a salary that did not permit of a bank account. This is particularly true of the men who are now pensioners, fifty per cent. of whom never received more than from which they were required to pay 6% into the Pension Fund, some now pay It is worthy of note that the well paid ministers pay the same percentage 'of his Pension Fund -- BUT they only month for each year of service. It will be noted, too, that these men have to attain an educational standard worthy of their vocation; and spend some years in missionary work at very low pay. Indeed, it pens that it takes some years to pay off the debts contracted during this preparatory period, The challenge to the Church to meet its obli- gations to the ministers, is one t oorably be ignored. The Pension Fung Provides . Ministers of the United Church receive a pen- - sion of $20 per month for each' Such is the obligation assumed toward the minister when he enters the ministry. In the present condition of the Pension Fund these obligations cannot be wholl Because: 1, At the time of Union there was a Fund for its It is not in that ple assert that th Church was not It is one thing point this year. $1600 per year, front. up to 7%. tality of every ci salary into the receive $20 per afforded for ub to it is quite another the friend's visit enjoyable when he arrives. Port Perry will have an exceptional case in On Wednesday, August 14th, at 3 p.m.; the Chiropractors of America will unveil the Palmer Memorial in the Park at the water It" is expected that between one and two thousand visitors will be here on that day. Such an influx will require the practical hospi- PREPARING FOR VISITORS Much is continually being said about the value of the tourist trade to Canada. In fact some peo- is trade could do much toward paying off part of the war debt. to invite a friend to visit you: thing to be prepared to make tizen. The reputation of Port Perry will beat stake; and an opportunity will be spread our good name to every State in the American Union. It is true that men. To carry frequently hap- hat cannot hon- It has been arra year of -service, § and that Premier by the Church y met, to these honoured surplus of Ministers who had to retire; and whose pensions fell due. 2. Interest rates have been reduced on invest- ments by almost fifty per cent. income of the Pension Fund has, such an extent that the obligations to the min- isters cannot be fully met. - It is now estimated that $3,600,000 will be re- quired from the congregations of the Churches across Canada. This will - mean of approximately $1.65 per year a period of three years. It is cheering to- learn that many well-to-do churchmen are responding gendrously to the Fund, sometimes with amounts up to $100,000, will relieve the burden upon the districts. ; If the membership as a whole quirement on a proportional basis; it will not be a heavy burden for the 739,079 to raise the three and a half million dollars need- _ ed to put the Fund on g sound basis. In great degree As a result the problem, been reduced to are we going to d an assessment per member for transform Curts' This church in poor Perry. accepts this re- dredge at the wat (1944) members of progress. speakers for the occasion. will enliven proceedings. be the spirit of practical welcome which we show the Port Perry Council is tak- ing active steps for the comfort of the visitors; but the task is too great for any small body of out their program successfully will require the practical co-operation of all of us. Reeve Reesor suggests that open stores will often be more acceptable than a tight shut holi- day. Our American friends like souvenirs, and are in no haggling mood as to prices, true that we have reason to be proud of our stores. It is also nged that the dedication service shall be conducted by Rev. E. Crossley Hunter; George Drew will be one of the A band and a parade But the main need will guests. ® ® LJ these preparations for the re- ception of visitors become a major Canadian ~ Housing and hotel room are at a premium. We can invite ten million people to visit us; but what o with them when they arrive? Locally, if we had more citizens like Mr. Michell with his paying Birdseye Center Tourlst Camp, we should be in better shape to meet the emer- gency. If an enterprising group of citizens could Point into & properly built and controlled cabin center, we should be on the way to the most obvious type of success open to Port It will take some years to realize a dream like this; but when we start we can make good if we go to work in real down-to-earth fashion, with a er front as the main implement This kind of preparation is needed in almost ~ every Ontario community. UNITED CHURCH W. A. The.regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Association was held in the United Church on Tuesday, April 2nd. The Juseling was presided over by the President, Mrs. Geo. Jackson. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Miss Davis and Mrs. Bruce gave the treasurer's report. : The business discussion was in: con- nection with alternations to the church basement and a supper to be served to the Chiropractors in August, A program followed which was in charge of Mrs, Michell, "Mrs, Boundy ave an excellent reading on Easter ustoms and Symbols. Mrs. Griffen and Miss Davis rendered a sacred duet which was much enjoyed, They were accompanied on the 'piano by Mrs, Smith, A short reading, "The Soul of Christ" was then given by Mrs, Michell. - Mrs, Tristram took charge of the worship period and Mrs. Jackson closed the meeting. with the Mizpah benediction. There were thirty-three ladies present--not a large number. Please come and make these meetings bigger and better. lan am 4 A ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Leslie G. Hall an- nounce the engagement of their daughter E.ta Louise, to Everett Gordon Black, son of the late Mr. and Mrs, William Black. The ma to take place on Monday, April 16th. oop CARTWRIGHT AREA BOARD COMPLETES SURVEY OF TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS All members of Cartwright Area Board of Education, were on hand for the February meeting with President Harry Philp in charge. Routine busi- ness was soon disposed of and monthly accounts passed. ' It is with regret that the Board has to announce that Mr. Menagh, super- visor of music, has been unable to make suitable arrangements with the Manvers schools and so will not be available for Cartwright schools for the time being, However, it is earn- estly hoped that Mr. Menagh will be able to come to Ca ght at a later dicte--possibly after Easter. 5 e has completed a survey condition of school buildings, play- | children of the community at his home grounds, sanitary facilities, equip- ment for teaching various subjects such as agriculture, household eco- nomics, lighting, heating, recreational equipment and so on. Judged by mo- dern school standards our schools rank as only fair and in some respects, poor. It was an interesting and Jrutiteis experience to get an over-all picture of the Cartwright area schools and one which provoked a great deal of thought on future betterment. Two main problems seem to stand improve schools, the present condition! of which warrants little expenditure; and secondly -- what about these schools where attendance has been steadily declining and as far as we can see will continue to do so. If we are to plan for the future, the solution would seem to be fewer and larger and better schools. In order to get an expression of opinion on school policy, the board is sending a ques- tionnaire to all parents in the area he- fore the next meeting. Meanwhile pressing repairs and needs are being taken care of and when the amount of our grants is made available the board will be able to start a definite plan of improve- ment, ° Members of the board will welcome citizens at its meetings and be pleased to hear further suggestions, for this is a work in which each and everyone of us has a definte responsibility. mitts and socks. to Red. Cross head- quarters last week. The W. A. of 8t. John's Anglican Church sold lunch at Wm. Forder's sale on Friday, March 22, The ladies of the United Church W.A. had a lunch counter at Forder Bros. sale, Thurs- day the 28th, - e W.M.S. of the United Church sponsored a crokinole party In the hall on Wednesday evening, eryone re- Rorted a good time and lovely lunch. rs. Johnson and Mrs, Marlow won the prizes, 'Lenten services have been held in hories of Mrs, Parr, Mrs, Crawford and Mrs, McArthur, Rev. Mr. Me- Th of the area schools, is survey em- braces such matters as the general Kibbon shows slides on Pilgrim's Pro- |Ereas and pictures suitable for the Lenten season. on Wednesday afternoon 'and enter- tains them with pictures on the same 'subject, joy home from overseas, wife and children have been visiting his mother and have now returned to |: their home in Peterboro. out very clearly -- first is it sound,den, Oshawa, Port Perry, economics for the board to attempt to'at their own concert and commence- He also welcomes the We welcome Sgt. Laurence Mount- . He, his The members of the play, Aunt Minnie from Minnesota, have present- ed it ten times--at Hampton, Ennis- killen, Orono, Janetville, Myrtle, Hay- and twice ment, They are raising funds to get a lantern for the school, and also held to put a memorial in the school, to the boys who enlisted and served over- seas, . The last Farm Forum was held in the hall on Monday evening, March 25. It was a gathering of all the Farm Forums in the community with Mr, A, J. Johnson, of Cadmus acting as chair- man and the program presented con- sisted of numbers from the different clubs, It was as follows: sing-song with Miss Jean Malcolm at the piano, mouth organ duet by Ralph Larmer and Stuart Dorrell, humorous songs by Jack Smith, duet by Jean and Laurence Malcolm at, the piano, and a saxophone and accordian number by Leah McQuade with" Ruth Wilson at iano. The speakers were Miss Ruth cKenzie, Toronto on Farm Forums, Mr. Bailey, Toronto, chose the some subject and own Representative, Mr, . A, Summers gave an interesting talk on Weeds. Ee | A lunch was served and dancing followed with the music supplied: by Ruth Wilson, Leah Mc- BLACKSTOCK Quads, Jean Malcolm, Laurence Mal- ; : colm an arke ams, wis Miss Parr shippe d three cartons con-| Stinson called' for the square i taining 11 quilts, several aweaters, : " : BETHESDA Miss Helen Baird in Toronto with her friend, Miss Beatrice Bryan, over the week-end. : Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Gibson have sold their farm and are considering moving to Uxbridge. Mrs, John Dobson was at the Cogdale-Stemp we bridge on Saturda The man Ward will has returned Hospital, The many friends, of Miss Mildred est soloist ding in Ux- v. fe friends of Mrs, Stanley home from Oshawa Gen, ~{morning the please to hear that she |b Evans will betsorry to learn of her be- ing on the sick list. Mrs. Beardon, Uxbridge, spent a few days this week with her sister, Mrs. John Webster, A number of our young people at- tended 'the Junior Farmers' Dance at Agincourt on Friday evening. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs, W. C. Ashenhurst in the loss of her brother the late L. Forsythe. Twenty ladies gathered at the home of Mrs, John Webster on Friday for a quilting and at the close of the gathering a tasty lunch was served to all present. Mrs, Mildred Playter, Toronto, at her home for the week-end; . - GREENBANK WOMAN'S ASSOCIATION The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Association was held gt the home of Mrs. Wilmot Walker, on Wed- nesday afternoon, March 27th, with about sixty in attendance. The group in charge being Mrs. W, Walker, Mrs. C. Blakely, Mrs. T. Bushby and Mrs, B. Cragg. The Devotional period and also the program were taken by a group from Oshawa, Mys. Scott opened the meet- ing with an introductory reading fol- lowed by hymn 811, "O Love That Will Not Let Me Go," Mrs, Scott then gave a reading on the Jove of God. The Scripture lesson was taken by Mrs, C. Lander; following this, Mrs. Scott gave another reading on the Cathedral Window. A duet by Mus, Legge and Mrs. Crozier entitled Jesus Took My Burden. This part of the meeting closed with singing "of hymn 494, Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Call- ing, and prayer by Mrs, Crozier. 'The President, Mrs. C. Phair, then took charge of the business part of the meeting, After a few items of business were discussed the Oshawa ladies then took charge of the meet- ing for the program. Little Marlin Scott sang Djealy "Little 'Sunbeams", followed by a solo by Mrs. D, Lander "Somewhere a Voice is Calling." Mrs, J. V. McNeely gave a talk on "Let Us Lay Hold": Time which we can make use of, work for Christ, Decision in temperance and gambling, Friendship for others, Patience withgl the Op- portunity not negleceted. "Rpllowing this Mrs. Legge and Mrs. Crozier sang a duet, Mrs. C. Love gave a read- ing on "Our Ladies' Aid." Mrs, D. Lander then sang "My Task", Mrs. Wilmott Walker then moved a vote of appreciation to the ladies of Oshawa for so kindly coming and taking charge of the meeting. A dainty lunch was served by the group in charge and a pleasant after- noon spent. te ------------ MR. AND MRS. JOHN JOHNSON CELEBRATE THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. John Johnston, of Manchester, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday, Mar. 31st. It was a double event. In the congregation of the United Church presented Mr. Johnson with a lovely Bible and Mrs. Johnson with a basket of flowers, together with the address printed herewith. In the afternoon some thirty-five relatives and friends came to offer good wishes and congratulations, The Address Dear Mr, ad Mrs. Johnson: We, your friends of the congrega- tion of Manchester United Church, have gathered in this place of wor- ship, which has for so long been the object of your loyalty, to pay our tri- bute of affection and respect and to offer you our most hearty congratuia- tions on this thirty-first day of March, 1946, the Fiftieth Anniversary of your wedding day. We would Tike to say, first of all, a word of appreciation for the contribu- tion. which you have made to the Church and Sunday School within this community. Not only have you been an inspiration to others by the faith- fulness of your attendance at the re- gular services of worship, but you have both given yourselves in hearty co-operation to build up the life of the Church-as a whole. Wherever there has been service to render you have always shown the greatest willing- ness to assist in any way possible, For nearly four decades the children of this community have benefitted by the leadership given by you, Mr. John- son, as teacher and superintendent of our Sunday Schoool and we know that to this very day, your interest is still as great as ever, abundantly testify- ing by your present participation in the life of our School as teacher of the Bible Class. Your steadfastness in this good endeavour is a great encour- agement to us all. We trust you may long continue your fine work. Your interest has been demonstrat- ed in many phases of our community life. Your desire to further the edu- cation of our young peoplé has been evidenced by the years of service given as School Trustee, . In addition to these duties you have contributed largely to municipal affairs by holding an honoured place on the township council, ' Apart, altogether from the services you have rendered to your fellow-men in public life we. desire ta this time, to pay tribute to the qualities which have been reflected in both your lives and have endeared you to a host of friends, Perhaps the highest tribute we can pay ig to sa een a '"'good neighbour" for true neighborliness embraces the friendli- ness, sympathy, love, helpfulness and Christian faith which have been the that you have | PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 4th, 1946 seen them lived out from day to day. To have maintained this proud re- cord of useful and neighborly living for fifty years is an outstanding achievement and because we want you to have some tangible memento of this occasion and of our respect and love for you both we would as you, Mr, Johnson to accept this illustrated Teacher's Bible in the hope thay it may serve you well as you continue your teaching in our Sunday School; und you, Mrs. Johnson, to accept this basket of flowers, symbolic of the sweetness and joy of 'your own life, To you both may we repeat our sin- cere congratulations on this glad day and express our hope that many use- ful.and happy years may yet be yours. We shall look forward to a Diamond Anniyersary with which to crown these golden Jours, . } May God's richest blessings rest up- on you both, Affectionately yours, The Congregation of Manchester United Church, --t oe MR. AND MRS. ROBERT HERON CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Fifty years ago, March 25th, Robt. Gardner Heron was united in mar- riage to May Alice Fisher, The cere- mony was conducted in Toronto by Rev. G. M, Milligan, of Old St. An- drew's Church. Two sons, William A. Heron, of Brooklin, Edgar R. Heron, of Myrtle; two daughters, Mrs. Nelson Ashton, Myrtle Station, Mrs. R. WW. Doubt, of Lakefield; six grandsons, eight granddaughters and one great grandson (overseas), comprise the family. - : Mr. ad Mrs. Heron have been life- long residents and active workers of Ashburn community. : Mrs, Heron, as a talented musician, has given freely of her time and talent to all worth- while endeavours, particularly as church organist for over thirty years. And Mr, Heron has never failed in faithfulness and fidelity as a true Christian gentleman and pillar of the church. They have been faithful ex- ponents in the fulfilment of the Bible injunction "Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye also unto them," Detour or DeTower For some time past the council has been faced with the problem of taking down the ugly, old structure at the rear of the Town Hall, known as the hose tower, which was used years ago to hang up the hose to dry out after being used at a fire, but had been out of use for a long period. Last week orders were given to Leonard Leahy and his helpers to do the job. The resourceful Len soon soon had a block and tackle hooked on and the cable attached to a motor truck around the corner. Naturally while this work was. in progress it was necessary to warn pedestrians away from the danger zone. This was easily effected by borrowing some "Detour" signs from the streets department and setting them up on the sidewalk, How- ever, a little old Irish lady came trip- ping along and made straight for the sign as though to knock it over, but she paused on reaching it and de- manded in shrill falsetto "Phwat do yous mane by day tour?" At this moment Len gave the nod and the truck started forward, the once stately tower gave a lurch to the west and crashed full length on the tennis court with a resounding thud. When the noise died away the little lady, entirely unperturbed, perked up and exclaimed, "So, its de tour yous meant! Well why in the divil didn't you say so?" and knocking over the sign she continued on her way. We are sure that everyone will be pleased to know that this eyesore which has ottlived its usefulness has been removed, Their many friends extend best wishes to them at this period in their life for continued good health and prosperity and also to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Ashton (their elder daughter), who were married just twenty-five years ago. D> EPP -- PROSPECT supply the pulpit at Prospect Church on Sunday, April 7th. Rev. Mr. Darke will occupy the pulpit on Sunday, April 14th, - Come 'and hear these ministers as they will 'be preaching for a Call. Mr, and Mrs. F, Spencer, of Brook- lin, were" visitors at the Mrs. John Holliday home on Sunday. Mrs. L. Smith with friends at Mt. Zion on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, O. Graham, of Mt. Zion, were visitors at the Mrs. Geo, Smith home on Sunday, Messrs. Wm. Holtby, E. Dearborné, B. Webster, L. Smith, G. Cochrane, motored to Hamilton on Sunday to visit Dr, Campbell MacMaster, who 'is in hospital there. Mr, and Mrs. J. Lee and daughter, of Greenbank, were visitors at the E. Diamond home on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. John Bray and their daughter motored to Oakville, on Sun- day to visit friends. Rr. and Mrs. G. Corner of Raglan, were visitors at the W. Steele home 'on Sunday. ' Miss Helen Conlin of Toronto, visit- ced for a week ot the home of her par- rents Mr, and Mrs, Ed. Conlin, Miss Jean McClintock and friend, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. R ¥ { . substance of your lives as we have and Mrs: Geo. McClintock. | Myrtle Station Rev. Mr. Perry, of Toronto, will SAMUEL FARMER Editor and Publisher The Pie Social and Euchre held at the school Saturday night was a big success, To add to the énjoyment of the evening, Mr. Roy Cornish showed lantern slides on' beautification of the home an dschool grounds, : Don't forget the dance to he held at Prospect school on April 12th, The committee in charge have promised good musie for the evening, Come and enjoy the special music at the Sunday School on Sunday next, Ruth Somerville, Jean Bray, Norma | Yeo, My, and Mrs. James Young and Lloyd Smith attended Oak Lake Camp re-union at Welcome Church on Fri- day night. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Vernon of Peter- borough, were at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Vernon, Sunday evening, Mr, Cecil Yeo and Miss Doyle of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Yeo and Ruby, Mr, and Mys, Geoffrey Jarrett, Margaret and Mickey, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Yeo. Mr. Harold Gray went to Hamilton last week to get his discharge from the army. The trustees have been busy this wwek making modern improvements in the school. ------ eo © VERY LARGE POTATOES Mr. E. Dearborn brought some very large potatoes to the office--not one but a bushel of them. Fifty filled a bushel basket. They average 1% Ibs. cach, and measured 11 x 15 inches in circumstance, EP -- SCUGOG Rev. E. B. Cooke took charge of the Bible Class in the absence of Mr. Cecil, Fralick and explained the lesson so every one understood why the Hebrew people wanted a King. The message in the sermon and the message of song by the choir was very inspiring. Come along next Sunday and join us in these services. All are glad to hear Little Linda Fralick was able to return home from the Hospital for Sick Children, on Friday, after spending a few days there, There will not be any W. A. meeting this month as group four have decided to pay instead. (Sorry). Norman and Don Johnson, of To- Jack Moon, of Hawkestone, were visit- ors on Saturday with Albert and Mrs. Eyers. Mr. ad Mrs, Edgar Cooper and fam- ily and Mrs. Charles Cooper, of To- ronto, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W, J, Cook and Mr. James Dickson, Mr, and Mrs. Edward Bryant have returned to their home in Greenbank after a holiday of two weeks spent with their daughter, Mps, Stan. Not- tingham and My: Nottingham. Mr. and Mrs. David Duchemin were in Ajax on Sunday, the guests of Mrs. Duchemin's brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Lynd and chil- dren of Oshawa, spent the week-end with Mrs, Lynd's parents, Elwood and Mrs. Masters. Mr. and Myps, William Maple Groye were guests Stredwick at the tea hour on Sanday. Some of the higher, dryer land in this arca is already under cultivation and the highway maintenance gang is hauling the bundles of snow fence to the church yard where they are stored each year, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Harrison and little Bobbie came with Frank and Mrs. Harrison from Indian River and are living with them. Mrs. R. S. Long vacated the house and has moved into the west apartment of her son Clarence's house, We welcome Mr, and Mrs. Wilfred Appleton to our village. They have moved into the house recently vacated by Mrs. T. Ball. Wilfred is working in the elevator. Mrs. R. Mason and children return- ed on Sunday to their home in Trenton Lymer of of Mrs. H. [after a happy holiday of nine days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Cox. The C.P.R. carpenter gang is still here. The men have torn down two west sections of the stock pen, but built a runway on the cast side for unloading from and on to trucks. The vacant area could be beautified by levelling and plant grass seed and shrubs; but that remains tobe seen. Mrs. Reuben Northey was a guest of Myrtle relatives on Tuesday. ----------- GPO -- ------ Presentation LADIES OF ST. JOHN'S PRESBY- TERIAN CHURCH WELCOME BRITISH BRIDE It was a very happy occasion on Saturday evening when a group of the ronto, are staying with Mr. and Mrs. Moore, and attending the Centre, School. Tommie Midgley is also at-: tending the centre school. Welcome | boys. Mrs. Gordon Hope visited her daughter Mrs. Tom Manns at Col- umbus on Sunday and accompanied her to Oshawa on Monday. Little Shirley Eden visited with! Marie Long on Saturday afternoon. Congratulations to Mr. and Mus. Laverne Martyn on their recent mar- riage. Mr. Herman Midgley and family have moved to their new home on the farm known as the Gerrow farm. Mr. Hugh Hilts has moved to the farm va cated by Mr. Midgley. He was on Seven Mile Island. Mr. Harry Brooks' is taking over the care of the island! for Mr. H, Ely, Miss Jean Samells celebrated her tenth birthday on Tuesday, March 26, and had six of her school chum and her teacher spend the evening with her. Also her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wright Crosier, of Manchester. All had a splendid time together. A very dainty supper was served including a birthday cake with ten candle as recoration. Happy birthday, Jean! While the nice weather of March has caught cold, the ice is out of Lake Scugog, and we know spring is on the way. There has been quite a lot of seed- ing done on the island. Mrs. Hubert Long accompanied her cousin Mrs. Joe Dowson to Oshawa on Monday. Mrs. A. Crooks of Toronto, is spending this week with her daughter, Mrs, Fred Jackson. The play, "Aunt Susie Shoots the Works" is coming soon! Watch for announcement, --- re lO DN -------- Mr. S. G. Saywell's pre-Easter ser- mon was based on the Scripture read- ing St. Luke 23:13-26, It was the sins of the religious people, political lead- ers and those seeking worldly power who were responsible for the cruci- fixion of Jesus, To-day there are the. same jealousies and greed in the churches and religion as existed then. members and friends of St. John's Presbyterian Church, gathered at the Scbert House to extend a welcome and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Weir. A sing-song, games, and read- ing by Mrs. I. R. Bentley provided en- tertainment, Mrs. Lloyd Hunter asked the young couple to be seated in the midst of the guests, and in a few well chosen words, she welcomed Mrs. Weir, not only to the Church, but to the community, and expressed an carnest desire for the future health and happiness of the couple. As a tangible expression of these good wishes, Mrs. Campbell MasMaster presented a walnut upholstered oe- casional chair to Mr. and Mrs. Weir; and as a personal gift to the bride, several pieces of satin lingerie. Mr. and Mrs. Weir graciously thanked those present for their kindness and thoughtfulness and the welcome ex- tended to them. The evening was brought to a close by the serving of dainty refreshments by Mrs, Weir, Sr. EEE cea. a a ENJOYABLE MEETING The members and friends of St. John's Presbyterian Ladies' Aid met at the home of Mrs. M. B. Dymond for their regular meeting, on Tuesda afternoon. The Devotional period, conducted by Mrs. I. R. Bentley, was a Lenten Service, with Mrs, Dymond reading the Seripture and Mrs. Bent- ley giving the Fxposition and prayer. The Treasurer's report showed very gratifying results of the St. Patrick's Supper, with a commendable balance on hand at the present time. A Com- Hnittee was appointed to arrange for Faster gifts for the many "shut-ins", from the congregation; to bring them cheer and comfort at this season of the year. Following the business part of the meeting, the hostess served refresh- ments and a pleasant social time was enjoyed by all present. SHBURN Misses Florence Doble and Glenys Stephen, of Toronto, spent the week- end at their respective home here. Mr. and Mrs. R. Batten, of Oshawa, yierg Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs. *. Poil, How are we taking care of them? The adult Bible Class is increasing in numbers. Mr. Saywell is the teach- | er and is making the study period one| of interest. | All are invited to attend. ! Mrs. Wes Routley and Helen, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hamill of Manilla, The Young People met at the home of Mrs. F. Poil on Wednesday even- Next Sunday, April 7th, Rev. R, C.|ing, March 27th, Perry, Toronto, will preach here at | 7.30 pom. Mr, Perry is seeking a call to Myrtle Pastoral Charge and a full | church is desired to hear him. ! Sunday School and Church service 'were conducted at Burn's Church, on { March 31st at '10 and 11 a.m. Mr. Walter Anderson, of Windsor, Mr. William Ash was taken by am- spent the week-end with his parents, bulance to Christie Street Hospital on Friday evening. He had been far from well all week, his suffering be- ing the result of an injury sustained in England in 1940, when a bomb burst and crushed his chest. Mr, Ash is also a veteran of World War I. At time of writing he was rogressing favorably and hopes to be frost again within a few days, : Mrs. R. 8. Nottingham, Bernice and Wayne and Mrs. Harold Stredwick were visitors in Toronto on Friday, Messrs, Dick and Jack Maudsley and | Mr. and Mrs, N. J, Anderson. | The monthly meeting of the Ladies' Guild was held on Wednesday, March 27th at 2.30 p.m. Sorry to report Grant Parrott in Oshawa General Hospital. We hope he will soon be restored to his usual good health, rr DEATHS RAYMES---At Port Perry, on Fri- | day, March 29, 1946, George Raymes, beloved husband of the late Margaret | Best, in his 94th year. t AEs ALPE