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8 Ee ) : -% ~# Dugald (Montreal); M . proposed. Published by SAMUEL FARMER BSTATS * Thirteen Months Ago "Thirteen months ago our conmumunity was invited to a meeting at the High * School Assembly: Hall for the purpgse of launching the work of a proposed Port Perry Community Memorial Re- creation Centre. ft iveryone at that meeting, and hun- dreds who were unable to attend, real- ized that one of the foremost needs of Port Perry and surrounding commun- ity was a centre such as had been We all want, for ourselves and our young people, the opportunity to find our recreation right here in our own home town. One of the hardest things to '"'take"by a great number of fathers in Fort Perry wag the necessity in recent winters of driving our youth "to other towns so that they might put on a "foreign" sweater in order to enter into a game of hockey. A determined group of men left that meeting thirteen months ago. They were ybur elected committee to bring this great dream' of a beautiful Mem- orinl Recreation Centre into being. Since that time little other than rumor has been heard of the activities of this group; howéver, a great amount of work has been entered into and much has 'been accomplished, so much so that now in a very short time they will be able to announce the fruits of thirteen months' work. ~ Just as an example of some of the obstacles to be overcome, it might be mentioned here.that the legal and fin- ancial set-up of the former Port Perry Rink had to be carefully entered into by. your finance committee before-the new : community. Centre could be 'launched. This took months of cor- respondence and interviews with Gov- ernment Officials and 'oth It also had to be ascertained for com that contributions which would be made to the Port Perry Community Recreation Centre would be tax exempted. This fact has now been established by Dom- inion Government sanction after much liaison with Ottawa. The location af your rink has had a year's consideration" by your building and planning committee. The pro- posed Recreation Centre is to have a full sized ice surface 180 feet by 80 ft., plus seating capacity and dressing rooms, ete., and the size alone of such a building eliminates a great number of possible sites in our community. Other sites necessitated the expendi- ture of too much money for "fill" to make the ground ready. With all these problems to iron out, your committee was faced with the. larger considera- tion that the site finally chosen must meet with the approval of the Ontario Governmerit in order that Port Perry may- quality for the Governmein grant offered. © Other Ontario committees had to be. visited and consulted in order that we might profit by their experiences in putting forth a similar project. It is hoped that these days of time spent by your committee-men will result in the avoidance of most of the "pitfalls" akin to the building"of a Centre. When your reporter attempted to list some of the names of our business men who have been doing these var- jous jobs, he was restrained from do- ing so, as your committee feels that the job in hand is the important thing what." There is a feeling of expectancy in the air around Port Ferry these days and it is sincerely believed that some- thing big is about to-"break" . the biggest thing that has bean fy tempted for our youth in a generation, Its success will be entirely depend on whether we, the people of the com- munity, are willing to give our FULL SUPPORT when the plan is presented to us. OBITUARY Fort Perry lost a well-known and greatly respected citizen in the pass- ing of Henry C. Nasmith on Wednes- day, April 20th, He was born in To- ronto,'in 1874, the son of the late J. D. Nasmith of that city. Mr. Nasmith's business career start- ed as treasurer of Nasmith's Limited, bakeries, a. position he held for some years. At this time he was-also a member of the East York Council. ° In 1904 he married Emily B, Mec- - Bride, of Port Perry, and continued to reside in Toronto for some years, Fol- _ lowing the death .of his wife, Mr. Nasmith and his son moved to Port ' Perry wherethe commenced to take an active part in the life of the commun- ity. He married Miss Florence Mec- Caw, of Port Perry, in 1916. Mr. Nasmith followed the profession of Charteréd Accountant for some ten years and gave freely of his time and|. training whenever the need arose, He acted as Clerk-Treasurer for the vil- lage of Port Ferry, and in this respect revised and improved the system of handling municipal business. : His avocation was apple growing and Mr, Nasmith planted and worked the orchard on the hill, so familiar to Port Perry people, He will be re- membered for his efforts to encourage temperance in Port Perry, and for his interest ih the 'choral organization popular: here about the time of World War I. He also held the position of Superintendent of the Presbyterian Church Sunday School and was very active in Young People's work; This interest in the welfare of the younger citizens led him to work for the erec- tion of the present. rink huilding in| the village. -- Although, Mr, Nasmith's héalth forced his retirement some: years ago, his passing has come as a shock to his |' many friends, He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, five sons and a daughter-- Malcolm (Hali- fax); Hugh (Vancouver); David, Florence and Stewart (Toronto). * 8 E HOWARD B. CLEMES PASSES Howard B. Clemes, general manager of the United Farmers' Co-operative Co., Ltd, for 26 years, and past presi- dent of the Canadian Lacrosse Asso- ciation, died Sunday, April 24th at his Crescent Road home. He was 76. Mr. Clemes was born in Port Hope, where he received his education. For gome time he was associated with Flavelle's Ltd., in Lindsay, and was in Port Perry for some years as manager of their branch here. ronto in 1912 as manager of Gunn's, Ltd. He resigned this position to take over the management of United Farmers' Co-operative .Co. Ltd. He was a member of the Board of Trade, Scottish Rite and Rameses Shrine and Rosedale Presbyterian Church, and a life member of Fidelity Lodge, A.F. & AM. Port Perry. Early in the winter he was presented with a 50 year veteran's jewel by the Fort Perry lodge, i An.ardent angler, Mr/ Clemes main- tained a summer home at Williams Point, Lake Scugog. Survivors are his widow, Louise Carnegie Clemes, and two sons, Jack C. and Rowan 'L. Clemes, both of Toronto, Funeral services were held Tuesday at Rosedale Presbyterian Church, B we ------ - MANCHESTER Mrs. Jack Cranley, of Windsor, is with 'her sister, Mrs. A. Roach, for a few days, - : Mr. Walter Fowlie, Toronto, visited old friends in, the village this week. We are sorry to report that Mrs. D. McKinzey is ill. We hope she will be out again very soon. Mr, Arnold Roach attended the fun- eral of his uncle Mr J. White, Barrie, on Saturday. The Fellowship Group will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Crosier, on Friday evening. The. members of Prospect and Manchester: Boards are requested to be present to discugs business problems, © Mrs. W. F. Crosier accompanied. Miss Helén Crosier and party 'of! friends from pronto, to Kingston, on Sunday. N . Gerald and: Bryan Crosier; Toronto, spent a few days last week with their grandparents, Mr, and Mrs, W. F. Crosier. Mrs. Periman, Columbus, was with her daughter, Mrs, E. Innes, over the week-end. * Mr, and Mra, Vyrtle Crosier, and Mr. and Mrs, C. Mosley, of Toronto, nd Mr. and Mrs. Archie Crosier and s and Mrs, Wright Crosier, on Sunday. - Miss Donna Samells, of Scugog, spent a few days of her holidays last' week at the home of Mr. and Mrs, W. Crosier, Manchester, and not "who gets credit" for "doing ! | ~|you can be told many things that will He went to To-' Peter, of Whitby, were guests of Mr. | PORT PERRY YACHT CLUB What would you do if you were sail- ing in a stiff breeze and your rudder dropped off and you lost it. You could anchor, but how much cable would you pay out in thirty feet of water, Then if you did anchor and had good holding ground how would you improvise a helm to get yourself ashore after rid- ing at anchor for several hours with no sign of: release, Floor boards might do the trick, if*you are strong enough to hold them, Why not rig a sea anchor you could haul the drougue up snug to the port quarter and get port helm on your boat; or vice versa for starboard helm, A very clumsy jury rig, but nevertheless it would see you home if you were careful enough.' In the above paragraph there are words you will not know the meaning of. There are things you will not know how to make, rig or use. And that is only one of the numberless ac- cidents that can happen to seamen and their vessels. & No one can hope to foresee all pos- sible eventualities for you but you can be told how to gear to larry to jury rig yourself and insure the safety of the guests you have aboard. Further, prevent accidents before they have a chance to happen. That would be the Rules of the Road of course. Anyone sailing should know all this, and much more, as well and as automatically as they know their own name. If you are keen enough on this yachting business make it a point to attend the lectures being prepared for you by the Exec. of the Yacht Club. They will start on Friday, May 6th at seven-thirty. ] All members who have not- passed this test must attend if they wish use club boats. Makes no difference if you did fifty years sea time, you must attend and pass. After you have your theory you will be allowed prac- "tical tests afloat. When you pass that you will be a qualified skipper able to sail any of the club boats; too, private owners will feel easier about loaning you their boats, ) It is strongly urged that anyone who wrote last year and made less tha 86% do it over again. If your stick is pulled out it won't help much to tell the fishes that you made 50% in your seamanship examination at the Port Perry Yacht Club. The fishes are just as hungry no matter what you make. This course will last three or four Winks every Friday evening at the same time, ®ome of the Exec. think that partying after instruction would be a good scheme: depends on "the turnout, FINS PRINCE ALBERT . Miss Hazel McCrea, of Port Dal- housie, spent the Easter holiday week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ed- mund McCrea, Our School teacher, Mrs, Gardiner, spent the week at her home in Engle- hart, The Misses Holman and brother James, of Toronto, were at their sum- mer home here for a few days, and "cleaned up the garden". A large. gathering of her friends and neighbours met on Friday night at home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Har- per and pregented Mr, and Mrs, How- ard Jeffrey with 'a miscellaneous shower. Mr. Bruce Snelgrove was asked to be chairman and he expressed good ~ wishes of - all to Howard and Doris, Little Everett Doupe and little | Miss Skerratt carried in geveral times a large pink and white decorated basket filled with lovely and useful | gists. After unwrapping and reading Doris- thanked all who had contrirbuted in any way to this occasion. Bruce then led in a sing-song with Mrs. L. Hunter at the piano. Lunch was served and a happy evening ended. We are glad to hear Mr. Jonas Smith is improving after his recent illness. Mrs. G. Plaunt and son Douglas, of Peterboro, spent a few days. with Mr, and Mrs. A, Harper, The address by Rev. Egerton Young in behalf of the Bible Society, on Sun- day, was much appreciated. The little son of Mr, and Mrs, R. Hayden was christened by Rev. W. C. Sraith at the Sunday service, Don t. Forget 1 The "50-50" Club VARIETY with lines rove over the quarter sol McCullough, on S the names of the donors, Howard and | § od TC PR TRE IO ha li ro DEAR RAIL | Farmer, family. were forever linked; that they the same truths in action. He saw that the personal school, church and business, files, value, the kernel of a piece of writing. things for that he has gone we as a family a he left for us to do.t 3 i Ju Memoriam The thirtieth of April marks the passing of a yeas since the death of the late Editor and I'ublisher of this paper, Mr. Samuel We, his family and his office staff miss his vital'contribution to our daily lives and to the life of this business. . friends have missed him too. The community was his home, concern for its welfare was as great as for the welfare of his own must go hand in hand expressing He has left behind much to make us remember him in home_and What follows are gleanings from his Ideas he. jotted down because they struck him as being of Some of them come from speeches he made. which he tried to stand during his life-time. "no greater tribute than to make them the guiding spirit of the work ag pe You who were his His life and the social life of a nation Others represent All of thefn are sign-posts of the And now nd staff feel that we can pay him From the late ' 1 "Personal experience--All th God, and suy--I KNOW. 2. Know Thyself---Make an ¢ to and about yourself, It takes ¢ some time for yourself. 4. The Home--The source of 5. The work of the Church-is Christ. the effects of the use of alcohol. 7. The State -- Properly the 9. Good Report--Our reputati is worthwhile to wash the face and 10. Suppose we neglect to lea struggle. GLEANINGS go wrong but we may. retain our own integrity--our own touch with stimate of your abilities. Be fair ourfige and common sense. Keep Don't be afraid to be alone: . "Satin 8. The value of a hobby -- and the use of spare time. finds some mischief for idle hands to do." or is there "nothing doin' in this town." set here determines the morale of the nation. they 'may live according to the principles that governed the life of 6. The School--The source of unbinsed information, including right to raise revenue from their weakness. 8. The best type of meeting--Getting together in a kindly spirit --trying to be helpful--no axe to grind--no chip on the shoulder. are told, because wé know no better and have no ideals for which to Editor's Files it really counts. The world may ] Can you entertain yourself conduct standards. The example to teach and inspire others, so that servant of the people, having no ons are something of a mirror. It. comb. the hair, : rn, what then ?--\We shall.do as we PT TITY, FEUD i ~ If you are interested in these shor in and let the office staff know. material for a memorial booklet. t sayings of Mr. Samuel Farmer, drop We are working on a collection of such / Honeydale Dr. Ralph and Mrs. Honey and fam- ily of Peterboro, and Dr. Morley and Mrs. Honey, of Toronto, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. C. Honey and Mrs. Hardy, Mrs, P, Diamond and Mrs, Lawson Honey attended an Executive meeting of the District Directors of the Wom- en's Institute at Brooklin, on Tuesaday. Mrs. Frank Honey returned home on Sunday after spending last week with her sister Mra, Harold Scott in Barrie. ~The Good Hostess Girls' Club will meet at the home of Mrs, Freeman vday, 'April 30th. _ The next meeting of\the Women's Institute will be held atthe home of Mrs. Freeman McCulloug] on Wednes. day, May 4th, ---- DOD SCUGOG JUNIOR HONEMAKERS On April 22nd the 9th meeting of our Club was held at the home of Mrs. Maurice Fralick, with eleven girls pre- sent, Mrs, Cooke was still. absent; but we are gld® to hear that she is pro- gressin favorably, The yneeting opened with the sing- ing of "Jesus Bids Us Shine" and "The Lord's Prayer." The girls answered the roll by stating one important table manner, Mrs, Boundey then took charge of the meeting and the girls each reported to her how they would plan.an evening party. Some very in- | i ideas were exchanged. Mrs. Samells gave a talk on "Flower Ar- rangement", Next Mrs. Boundey demonstrated the making of a chocolate layer cake with 'seven minute icing. = This was delicious. The girls practised 'judging fancy sandwiches and show much im- provement, All gathered in the Sine room to partake of a- dainty buffet luncheon with Mrs. Boundey pouring tea. Nettie gave a vote of thanks to Mrs, Fralick for her Afasians hospi- tality. i i TURN TO PAGE 3 FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS 'children "from near Toronto, SCUCOG "Progressive Ideals" was the theme of the address given by Mr. Denton, on Sunday, being based on what Jesus said: "But [ say unto you." We hope the attendance will keep up. Sunday School will be at 11 a.m, for the summer months at Memorial Head Church, The meeting of the Head W. A. will be held no May 4th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Manns, with Mrs. H. Barry's group serving the lunch, All are invited, The Snyder Packing Co., will de- monstrate their cooked meats for the lunch, which will be followed by slides in Grace Church, on 'Friday evening, beginning at 8 p.m. Admission 2bc. Mr. Russell Pogue's barn (on the home place) was struck by lightning on Saturday morning, but no damage was done, but his little 6 year old son received a shock, and the doctor was called who soon brought him around quickly. He is still a little shaky at time of writing, The storm was ac- companied by hail but no damage was reported. The Red won out at the contest at Grace Church Sunday School, and will be entertained by the Blue when the chickenpox clears out of the neighbor- hood. . We welcome Mr. ad Mrs. Gordon Cherrie and Eileen back to the Island. Mr, and Mrs. Hulcoop and their five ! have moved to their new home in' Mrs, J. Aldred's house, where Mr. Hubert Long lived for several years. " The children will ak the Centre School. We welcome #fem to Scugog and hope they will like it. here. Mrs. George Burnett and children Jim and Georgina of Port Perry, spent a few days last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs, Fred Crozier. Mr. Frayer, of Toronto, is spending this week at the Centre School, as a student teacher from Normal, The Scugog Community Club was held in the Township Hall.on Friday evening, There was a good attendance. The time was enjoyed in Dancing to the music of Scugog orchestra--J, L. Sweetman and daughter Allene at the piano, Cecil Fralick doing the calling, Mr. Harold Collings and Miss Connie SHOW, in the P. P. High School, FRI, APRIL 29, 8. 30 pm. {guest of her Reader won the lucky draw. The lovely lunch was enjoyed as usual. My. and Mrs. J, Demara and My. and Mrs, J. L, Sweetman, are the committee for the meeting on May 20th, Mr, and Mrs, John Warren and little girls were guests at the 40th wedding anniversary-of Mr. and Mys. Chhrles Mills held at the home of their daught- er, Mrs. Roy Hope, on Saturday, the 256th, About 40 guests sat down to a lovely supper. The table was decor- ated with wedding cake and pi candles, After all were served the bride and groom were presented with a pair of Budgies in a cage by their gon Cecil Mills, from the family; Mrs. and Sweet Peas and a lovely bouquet of snapdragons presented by their son Harold Mills. A purse of money and a set of pyrex and a cake tin preseciited by the bride's sister, Mrs. Cowie, of Breckin. Guests were present from Opkwood, Seagrave, Cannington, Lind- say, Breckin, Enniskillen, Maple Grove and Scugog. There were eleven grand- children, besides their family of four. Mrs, Manhon, the bridesmaid, was the honoured guest. Many more happy returns of the day to Mr. and Mus. C. Mills. : There will be a concert in the Grace United Church, spensored by the Boys', Class, on- Wednesday, May 4th at 8.15. Admission 0c. and 26c. Come and support our boys in their Sunday School work. The program will in- clude recitations, good music, and' lantern slides of outstanding subjects, ! EP - ~ UTICA to be shown in Memory Hall, Friday night, April 20th, at 8 p.m., sponsored by the Young People's Group. There 'will also be a candy and refreshment' pointments will gather in the United Church-here at 2.30 p.m. Rev. Mr. Atkinson, of Uxbridge will adnfinister Sacrament and Baptism. Mr. King will be present. The Junior choir from Epsom under the capable leadership of No Sunday School a good attendance: May 6th the Kinsale and Greenwood Union Dramatic Society will present their play "Henpecked Henry" in Memory. Hall, under the auspices of the Woman's Association. See bills for further particulars. "Mr. Pike, Toronto student teacher, has charge at the school this week. A. social and enjoyable evening in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Ballard, who have come here from the West to make We hope to sce hall last Wednesday night. a good time. Mrs. Ralph Wilbyr, father, Kercher, last week. - Dorothy Graham, of Balsam, spent All report Toronto, was Mr. Bert Me- Watch your label; it tells whem your $2.00 per year in advance. Authorized as Second Class Mail Post Office Department, Ottawa. pink | Mills received a corsage of Carnations | 'hody, health, The third and last call for the films' booth. Admission 36c. for adults and 10c. for children. Proceeds for hydro' fund. -d Sunday, May 1st, the three ap- Mrs. Millman will provide the music. church supper. their home among us, took place in the. Subscription expires, Se. single copy. Hon. Leslie Frost Elected Leader of Ontario. Provincial Conservatives "After three days deliberations, the delegates attending the Progressive- Conservative convention in Toronto, for their leader, and the eventual Premier of Ontario. Hon, Leslie Frost received sufficient votes on the first ballot to be elected. IN APPRECIATION I thank God for the healing of my and"ithe restoration of my To. Him be all the glory. Ethel Fear, er OP Prospect Remember! Church at 10 a.m, and Sunday School at 11 a.m, We feel we are fortunate in having Mr, Syer to preach to us again. Come out and support him. All are welcome. "Our local teachers, Miss U. Sleep, of Seagrave and Mrs. D, Stéer of Man- chester have returned to their schools, accompanied by re-freshed pupils after, the holidays, lowed by Mrs. Les. Beacock who led in prayer. the secretary, Mrs. H. Holtby, Mrs, I. Harris gave an. interesting Easter paper on "The Seven Words"; two humorous readings, entitled "Home- made Hat" by Miss F, Spencer; and 'by Mrs, Les Smith, During business, it was agreed to place flowers or plants in the Church every Sabbath. Each month's group will be responsible for this act in the future. A commit- tee of four mothers were chosen to ar- range music for coming Mother's Day. At the conclusion Mrs. Les Beacock gave a report in the Oshawa Presby- tery meeting that she and Mrs. Geo. Smith attended the week previous. Re- peating Mizpah Benediction closed this portion of meeting. Everyone then sat down to card tables laden with food of "pot luck" style which was a reminicent of a real country , A white elephant sale was then auctioned. Proceeds were over $10.00. 3 Last Thursday night Prospect school opened its doors for the last euchre of the season. The party was direc- ted by Mrs. E. Holtby and Miss W.- Cochrane who annoanced the high la- dy count to Mrs. Durham who was awarded a box of "note-paper. Mr. | iE. Dearborn was the winner of a coup- le of handkerchiefs for gents high American economists call for a major slump by the end of 1949 therefore, we can be reasonably sure that it won't come then, : LE Drew in Newfoundland believes that he has discovered new found votes. Strangely enough, it is the labouring class who seem to be supporting. him in the isolated isle. * * * Last week, the Ontario-Educational Association discussed "Education for To-morrow" . . . the gist of many of the speeches pointed out that it was questionable whether there would be a To-morrow, : 1 * * * "St. Laurent way be very diplomatic . but no Prime Minister is going " be a favorite in Tory Toronto if his first chore is paying his respects to McQuigan . . . and his second being photographed with his eminence. . LJ * * Ideas are only of value when they result in action . . but action without any ideas is the rule of the day. * * * It is rumoured, without any founda- tion, that Russia seeks an agreement Berlin . will print anything, the Easter holidays with her aunt Mrs. score. Harry Harper, I (Continued on back page) by ""M.A.C.*" When it comes to the affair of the sloop, Amethyst on-the Yangtse . . . the best idea we have heard is this-- the best thing to do would be to Yank ze ship out of harm's way. * * * o 4d How you treat your chin not what you say to him is the important thing. * * * In the Ontavio Handicap for: Leader- ship of the Conservative Party, there are four contestants . .. after read- ing their speeches we find it difficult to call them 'Logical Contenders.' l * * * In this world of physical pain, of 'mental torture, of illness, of accidents, of poverty,~of injustice, of stupidity, of ignorance, of selfishness, of cruelty, of defeat, of frustrations, of war, of. hunger,. of péstilence, of death . . only the fool can be fearless. \ " Ricoh TH The prices of property in all ant of Canada has begun to drop . . . the more it does the closer will it come to being 'real estate. ' J * »: Judging from the number of pur-_ with the western powers concerning ported Russian spies in the United . The newspapers these days States the Russians must be terrinly aid of the Yanks. made no mistake in: who they wished The minutes were read by | "Just Like Your Mother Used to Do" Only don't treat him too often! Cn Re nn , or py Pe Ft po 1 Or pie Cm Ek on o Ce 2 Be - Fo ¥ y bh y) 3 PIES 1 During astey- holidays our school HR provided a living room for the April rio meeting of the Woman's Association. 5 Mrs. Durham presided in the presi- Sie "dents chair. After the opening hymn i | Mrs. B. Webster read Seripture from 2) ; "ra-chapter of Matthew, which was fol-. #5 AA ANTAN Rn J : Ns -- SEE Cs CO ae on -~ PEE 5 oo Ga ers pe a - ~~ wl EAR 3 a HETATEH Err A A i A re oy, i ay gs ee A ---- a --~ ~ NY oh Tl AO ATE = TT 7 RTT AN 2 rs = Ent Fo -- a a a ~ Tn' LY 12