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+ The - bor should refrain from making un- Clipped Comments . would be happier otherwise employed. are unemployed. This makes no eco- nomic sense, THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE Thursday, March 20th, 1958 a As the time for the general election gradually approaches, the political ma- chines of the four federal parties begin to take on a little momentum. It is quite apparent that the voter has become a per- son of some significance. At least one party at the time of the last election in June had relegated him to.a somewhat lesser role, 'But it is clear that the voter has come into his own again. As a matter of fact, he is being courted most hand- somely, The two major parties have en- gaged the best public relations officers and advertisers that they can get. The in- dividual candidates are lying awake nights dreaming up successful approaches, public appearances-and entertainments, Teas, luncheons, dinners, and political rallies are the order of the day. : In a real measure the public has re- sponded. . There appears to be more in- terest in Canadian politics now than there has been for many years. By the time we get around to the thirty-first of March Summit Talks The present controversy over the hold- ing of high-level summit talks has almost reached the comic-opera stage. In the affairs of ordinary. every-day life such, farcicial procedure just wouldn't be tolerated. However, in the realms of inter- national politics anything goes. And the - average man who tries fo relate world events and world diplomacy to a frame- work of simple common-sense is hard put to understand just what is going on, Does Russia really want high-level talks in order that a program of peaceful co- existence may be worked out between East and West? Does America really want such talks and for the same purpose? These are two very vital questions. Those who speak with authority for both - countries claim that they do; but each group challenges the other's sincerity. Therefore, to prove that the insincerity rests with the other, each lays down specific conditions which must be agreed upon before the talks can take place. Then when the other side begins to meet these conditions, new conditions are dreamed up. - would ensure world peace. quite clear from the course and the nature ~~ Notes and Comments Time Marches On = | things should be really humming, ~ 'I'ne main issue seems to be, What to do about the recession. phate Although we are faced with a new and _contradictory situation--rising unemploy- ment -and rising costs of living -- both parties are sticking to orthodox methods or dealing with the crisis. : Already some pundits have begun to predict a trend . . . an- overall majority for the Conservatives. Most newspaper men, however, are still uncommitted. One thing stands out . . Lester Pearson has, as yet, failed to win for himself the kind of prestige and following he had in the United Nations, His rather high-pitched, Jerky manner of speaking has been unfav- ourably compared with the fervent, high- flown verbiage of John Diefenbaker. Which ever party gets in, we may safe- ly conclude that while it may not be better government than we had before, it will most certainly be a much more active gov-- ernment. - The opposition will see to that. So, in effect, each side while stating that it wants a Summit talk proceeds to set up barriers to prevent such talks being held. Now either this is the case or we are being deluged with a lot of misinformation. We ivould like to believe that such talks However, it is of the preliminary negotiations towards holding such talks that nothing less than - the development of a new kind of faith on the part of both the East and the West will serve to bring about peaceful solutions to our disputes with one another. America - is a long way from developing such a faith, .and, it ig probable, that Russia has a long way to go before she is ready to trust us. in the meantime, both parties will effect a stalemate by sticking to the fruitless game of 'strong-arm diplomacy. Such activity promises to keep America very busy for sometime to come. It means that she has "to keep on placating her allies as she builds up in their territories missile bases to con- tain her enemy. This is the Dulles for- -mula-and as far as he is concerned no Summit talks or business recession will be permitted to interfere with it. ready apparent in many sectors of "education. Not everybody with abil- The UNEMPLOYMENT QUESTION Ontario Labor Minister Daley's re- marks in Legislature preceding exa- mination of department estimates raise several issues. -Few will quar- rel with his suggestion that business and industry should do everything possible to schedule production so that seasonal unemployment may be reduced. Effect of such effort, al- industry, can be nothing but good. Such a programme should also sérve to prevent overfull employment which results in 'pushing wages and costs so high that Canadian goods are pri- ced out of even the Canadian market. Ontario Labor Minister has not suggested how consumer buying ha- bits may be made to conform to more even . distribution of production throughout: the twelve months, Mr. Daley says that organized la- realistic wage demands and warns, "If we allow the pendulum to swing too far, we are going to destroy many of the things we enjoy. I ap- peal to the unions, to the working men who have made such a great contribution to our way of life, to re-examine' their positions." The Ontario Labor Minister has views on ity is able to benefit from higher education. Certain it is.that clutter- ing of college classrooms with people whose talents lie in other fields pro- ves costly in "more ways than one, as well as frustrating-to people who Questignable, however, is Ontario Labor Minister's suggestion that "those who, from choice or from fi-]- nancial necessity, hold part-time. jobs in addition to their regular employ- ment, should abandon the practice in order to- create jobs for those who Extra earnings from part-time employment stimulate de- mand. Certain union leaders, even fn periods of overfull employment, are against union members taking spare-time fobs, ARE Those who do #0 are no longer com- pletely under the thumb of Big La- bor. | ~~ Right to work of many Canadians is already circumseribed by closed shop. and other union devices. Ont- arlo Government, because of mista- 'en place at street and highway inter- ployment limits jobs available, is abetting union officials who want to control all union members and others. d --The Letter Review. GIVE PEDESTRIANS A CHANCE Prevention of accidents has been the key note of many discussions In police, insurance, safety conferences and other types of gatherings. Lat- est statistics reveal that many aceci- dents and some casualties have tak- sections where the pedestrians should be treated with respect. We believe that the great majority of drivers of cars and trucks are quite careful and considerate where pedestrians are concerned but there are a large num- ber of car drivers who fail to exercise common sense judgment when turn- ing corners at intersections. Many a pedestrian has been literally scared to death when some car swoops up be- hind and just about takes off the patches on his trousers. We have heard women scream and men curse under their breath when they have had narrow escapes, While championsing the cause of the pedestrian it should also be borne in mind that the driver of a vehicle has also his side of the story and he is often right in scolding the pedes- trian for his attitude of independence and at times his attitude of bravado. Pedestrians should at all times be alert and should also exercise com- mon sense when crossing the streets. They should be anxious to co-operate and show a little courtesy towards the motorist. . ) ; Watchman-Warder. 3 Prospect The March meéting of the W.A. was held at the home of Mrs. Frank Ver- non on' Thursday evening with the past president, Tot Holtby, presiding. The devotionals were given by the pastor, Rev, Braham, Roxie Webster and Meta Holtby. The secretary, Willa Holtby, read the minutes, roll call and correspondence. We were re- minded of the Bowling Party at Cause- way Lanes, on March 26th at 8.15 p.m. The Annual bazaar is set for May 28; the committee to arrange for same-- Roxie Webster, Jean and Helen Holt- by. Each member is asked to bring an article for the 'parcel post, to the * - we * voted to the W.M.S. and $1256.00 to the parsonage fund. Several visitors were present from Scugog--Mrs. Braham, Mrs, John Sweetman, Mrs. Jonathan Aldred and her sister, Mrs. Valentine, of Winnipeg. Willa Holtby favoured with an instrumental. The theme song and prayer concluded the meeting. Janet Vernon conducted a word con- test, won by Mrs, Braham. The ladies were divided into two groups, each providing #4 musical medley of Irish songs. The hostess served a delicious lunch, assisted by Mrs. Mosienko, Roxie Webster-and Tot Holtby. Mr. and Mrs. Les Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Vernon, and Mr. and Mrs. Murray 'Holtby enjoyed the bus trip, sponsored by Ontario County Holstein Club, to see a hockey game at Maple Leaf Gardens on Wednesday eveniny, the 12th. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs, Fred Dearbbrn, Oshawa, on the birth of a son. Mr. Turner Roorda is convalescing at his home following six weeks in Oshawa Hospital. Our sincere sympathy to Miss Flos- sie Spencer and brothers, in the (death of their brother John, on Sunday.. Miss Marion Conlin, of Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Manchester went bowling last week Tuesday and turned out in good num- bers--although there were a number of prospective bowlers that were ab- sent. Next week Tuesday, Prospect will go bowling. Lunch will be ser- 'ved after at the Church. There is no reason why the Church cannot have an evening of fun, It is a good way to get to know each other, The Minister's text on Sunday was "Can, the children of the bridecham- ber fast, while the bridegrodim is with them?. As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast." Christianity is not a "wet blanket" on life. The truth is, that there is no real joy. apart from God, and that is one of the great things Jesus has taught us. Scribes and Pharisees might fast. Religion to them .is a matter of earning merit. And yet, never were harsher words spoken to any by Jesus. He who made flowers, and beautiful birds, and created man in His own image, desires radiant and happy souls around Him.. John in his first Epistle writes: "What manner of love the Father hath bes- towed upon us, that, we should be called the Sons of God. Beloved, now are we the Sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when He shall appear, we shall be like Him." Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a radiant' per- sonality like His! * Surely continual sorrow and depréssion denies the pre- sence of God. The secret of true happiness ig to be a child of the King. There were good congregations at all four Services. We were glad to have Scugog Choir sing for us at the Ev- ening Service, and happy to see so many present. It looked like old times to have Rita Rodman with us again. - Rita hag been laid up with a broken wrist. There are still many faces whom we haven't seen at Church for a long time. In fact we haven't seen them all winter. We would like all to know that they are missed when they do not come. Our next Sunday Evening Service at Seugog "Head Memorial" will be on Easter Sunday at 8.00 p.m. The Secretary of our P.M.S. HiC Group Linda Fralick, is sending let- ters of invitation to the Young Peo- ple of Port Perry United, Seagrave United, Greenbank United and Prince Albert United, to be with our Young People on Sunday Evening at Scugog "Grace" on March 30th at 8.00 p.m, A number of the Young People and Counsellors are taking part in the Service, and we are asking them to come to Scugog "Grace" Church on Friday evening March 28th at 8.30 p.m. for a practice. The Minister will give the Address. The Junior Choir is asked to lead in song, and we are endeavouring to get some other talent also. This can be a wonderful Service of inspiration for all our-teenagers, and we do really want you all to come. We are plan- ning for a little get-together after the Service in the Basement, with a cookie or two, and a hot drink. Easter letters will go out shortly to all our people. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the Morning Services on Sunday March 80th. On Good Friday Even- ing at 8.00 p.m. in the Manchester Church, there will be a Service, and the Moving Picture "King of Kings" Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Conlin. ! On Monday afternoon, Jean and Meta Holtby were guests of Mrs. M.! B. Dymond, president of the Women's Hospital Auxiliary, along with other representatives from various groups. "Pine Grove Mr. A. Handel spent the week-end in Toronto. Miss "Helen Sinclair,~. Mr. David Thompson and Miss June Hill, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hill. : Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Gourlie had supper on Monday with Mr, ad Mrs. Brock. Mrs. Brock visited Wednesday even- ing with Mr. and Mrs. C. Gourlie at the Gourlie home. Miss Donna Johnson spent the week- end in Guelph, and attended the Jr. Farmers Conference, Mr. and Mrs, Jack Johnson visited Mr, Evans and Mrs, Johnson and Miss Della Johnson of Uxbridge on Sunday. D. McTavish was fishing on Sunday depicting the death of our_Lord, will be shown." This is one of the very best Moving Pctures that can be had, and we invite all to 'come. There will be an offering to help pay for rental of Film. Gradually we are getting the Ser- vices arranged for April and May. The Ladies met on Monday afternoon at the home of Tot Holtby, and ar- ranged for their Service on Sunday, April 18, They have secured an out- standing Speaker, aud we ask all our Ladies to support the Services, and bring their families to Church. So much depends upon the first Service, which sets the tone for the others. Everyone will be informed of what is transpiring, as Joan - Aldred will continue this column during the Min- ister's absence. We hope that every: one will co-operate and give Joan the Church News, which really is the most interesting news of .our Rural Communities. er Our deepest sympathy and love go out to Miss Flossie Spencer and her family, in the death of their brother John. Flossie is the Treasurer of our at Lake Simaoe. April meeting, Fifteen Dollars was Prospect W.A. and we all appreciate \ DISTRICT CHURCHES ~~ ~ Scugog," Manchester "and Ter Prospect United Churches her faithful work over the past years. The "flu" has been a visitor again, and on the Island Nettie Aldred and Terry Braham were smitten last week, 'There may be others, as the "flu" is no respector of persons. The above two are up again for which we are thankful. We really did miss you Nettie! We are glad that Mr. Char- les Pogue is able to sit up. Charlie had a slight stroke, and we hope that he will be able to walk around again when the weather gets warmer. Mrs. Margaret Johnston of Manchester is still in Hospital; but seemed much brighter on Sunday. Happy birth- days to Carol Wilson and Ronald Nixon of the Island, and Russell Leach of Manchester. Remember the Sabbath day to keep it Holy; and come and worship with us, 4-H Club Being Organized The re-organization of 4-H Clubs in Ontario County "began about three weeks ago, Since' the organizing started, large numbers of boys and girls have sent in their names to the Department of Agriculture Office, Uxbridge. LY The boys and girls Have seven dif- ferent clubs to choose from and they may enter more than one club if they choose to do so. The different projects include Dairy Calf, Beef Calf, Swine, Grain, Potato, Tractor and Forestry Clubs, Farm boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 20 years are eligible to join. There is still room in all these clubs for additional members. Any boy or girl wishing further in- formation about 4-H Club work should get in touch with the Depart- ment of Agriculture Office, Uxbridge. The following excerpts were taken from the speech delivered by the Honourable M, B. Dymond, M.D, M.P.P. for Ontario Riding, March 13 when presenting the estimates of his department. After the preliminary courtesies he referred to the report of his 'department which submitted in two parts, one part devoted 'to the Reformatories, the Industrial Farms and Jails and part 2 dealt with the Training Schools, giving full credit to the Deputy Minister who "Has spent many years in the practical side of the work and has himself seen the many changes of which he writes. Then he goes on to say . . . "We note with a good deal of dis- may that the rates of convictions and commitments have both increased ap- preciably--the latter by 14.8% and the former by 15.29,,. In every class or type of offence, except one, we have experienced an increase, and even allowing for the increasing po- pulation, there is still a slight in- crease. This is not peculiar to Ont- ario only, as the same experience has been reported for Canada as a whole, as well ag for several of the States to the south of us. In this regard, it might be of interest to note that California, credited with having a most enlightened judicial and correc- tional programme, reports-an increase of 1% ...." oo "Further," this preface speaks of treatment as well as punishment, and it is 1 think to the credit, not only of those engaged in the field of Cor- rections, but also the great body of public opinion, that we speak now of treatment: and punishment, rather than of the reverse order. But I feel, Mr. Chairman, I cannot pass over this lightly without observing that all of the people do not agree on this sub- jeet. Indeed, T believe I can say rightly that society is fairly evenly divided into two schools of thought. They are on the one hand, "that we are too strict, too harsh in our sys- tem," and on the other, that we are too easy, "that we mollycoddle our charges too much, . . . . if "From whence come 'these students to our Training Schools? What cau- ges them to fail to conform to what Excerpts from Dr. Dymond's Speech criminal, and I would go further, Sir, an suggest that I at least cannot be- lieve any child is born with a natural tendency to criminality or delinquen- cy. Following the pattern of former vears, we note in the "Factors Con- tributing to Delinquency", that 909% ior better can be attributed to the home & parents--poor homes, broken homes, unstable homes, alcoholic par- ent or parents, immorality, mental and emotional instability of parents, desertion by parents, criminality in parents--whatever the fault, the vie- tim of that fault is the unfortunate child or children, and I would per- sonally include in the list of defec- tions, immaturity of parents, for I seem to note a growing trend toward earlier marriage, resulting in child- ren being born to parents who are themselves little more than children and certainly too immature to assume the responsibilities of parenthood. But the inescapable fact, Mr. Chairman, is this, that in this respect T am convinced our approach has not been altogether good. We, and by that I mean society, should have been con- centrating on the basic causes of de- linquency and seeking thereby to ef- fect a cure. TI do not say this, Sir, with any hope or intention of seeking to direct attention or criticism away from our Department, but rather be- cause I' share with all those in my Department concerned with the Training Schools, and also, T am very pleased to note, a great and growing body of public opinion, that this is a long overdue approach to an old, a difficult, and an increasingly grave problem. And so today, Mr. Chair- man, [ take this opportunity to ap- peal with all the vigor of which I am possessed, to all Hon. members of this House, and indeed all thinking people of the province, to urge the beginning of intensive, well order~d research into this problem of Juven- ile Delinquency, Now, Sir, we might take a look at what we are trying to do and what we are accomplishing in this field of Correctional Treatment of our juven- iles through the Province's Training Schools. . . . . » "In our own Schools we have un- we all accept as a normal pattern of behaviour? I believe we will all agree that no child is born bad, is born a District $500.00 FOR THE TOP BULL The top sale for Bulls at the annual Shorthorn Sale held Tuesday in Lind- suy was $500, The bull wag from the farm of Gratton E. Moore, Cam- eron and was purchased by F. Sonley of Blackwater. The top female was sold.by John Simms of Cameron to Howard J. Nes- bitt of Woodville, the price being $300.00. The average price for all animals 'was a little over $300. NEW CONSTABLE FOR STOUFFVILLE Hugh VanKoughnet from Thorn- bury has been engaged by Stouffville Municipal Council to fill the vacancy on the police force caused by the re- signation of Constable Randall, A bylaw was passed at the regular meeting of council on Thursday even- ing engaging the new constable at a salary for 1958 of $3800. Constable VanKoughnet who is a married man with four children was plckéd from sixteen applications af- der residential care 210 girls, and 460 Don't Forget Minor Hockey Night "March 28th ) SNM Ji IVE BETTER o craic N Z| - Xx x boys. The latter group have already undergone a period or periods of in- residence training and are now placed in their own or foster homes, where they remain our Wards till wardship is relinquished by this Department. We have to turn to some figures again, to find out students range in age from 8 to 17; the greatest num- ber falling in the age group 18 to 15 inclusive. . . . . od ) "Some believe, and would Lave you believe, that the majority of these youngsters are of low, weak, or de- fective mentality. This, Mr. Chair- find in our group that approximately 609% fall within the range of the nor- mal to highly intelligent. . . ." "Now for our programme for stu dents in the Training Schools. In the case of the younger students, chief emphasis is naturally placed on Academic Training. The curriculum set up in consultation {vith the De- partment of Education is followed throughout and well accepted by our students. TI believe our results, look- ed broadly, are equal to the results found in comparable groups in any of our Public Schools. And it must always be borne in mind that our students all start out under handi- caps--some of them severe indeed. Not the least of these handicaps Is the lack of discipline so evident in all of our students. When they first come into our care, to teach them dis- cipline is, of course, one of our prime duties and responsibilities--for T am one of those who believes unswerving- ly in the need for, and value of dis- ciple. And I realize too, Sir, that I tread on dangerous ground when I speak of this. In the minds of so many, this quality discipline, which is basic to sound character building, is so often confused with militarism and regimentation. If T may step aside for a moment, IT would make the personal observation that I have never seen any harm stem from mili- tary discipline and conversely T have seen much good flow therefrom, , . ."" But T do repeat, Sir, that discipline --sure, firm, but at all times fair-- must he insisted upon and it is most refreshing to note the pendulum of popular opinion in this matter is swinging back again, away from the "self expressionist" school, to some- thing approaching a "middle course." Since our students spend all of their time in residence, it is neces- sary to consider every aspect of thelr life and activity. A programme must he instituted with this in mind--hob- bies, work projects, handicrafts, sports, athletics, and recreational ac- tivities are all included in this pro- boys. In addition, we have in place- ment a further 100 girls, and 550 Doings MARKHAM PAY $100 PER MONTH FOR USE OI" DUMP Both Markham Village and Mark- ham Township have been given per- mission to use the Pickering garb- age dump on the Gth concession. The Village will deposit 11 loads per yeek in the pit. The Township will trans- port only two. A charge of $100 per month has been levied against Mark- ham Village. The dump caretaker, Mr. Arthur Carlton stated that the extra loads of refuse would necessitate his being in attendance at the pit for five days per week instead of four. He re- quested Council to increase his remu- neration to $1,700 per year. Council agreed to the increase. It will be paid as long as Markham Village uti- lizes the dump. CONCERN OVER PICKERING TWP. TAX ARREARS Mesirs, Monteith anfl. Monteith, auditors for the Township of Picker- ing, appeared before Council at a ter several weeks council deliberation. gramme. (Continued on page 7) presented the 1957 audited statement. The firm expressed some concern over the municipalities' tax debt and pointed out that the arrears showed an increase since 1596. The total of uncollected taxes as of Dec. 31, 1957 was $105,776.32. He stated that this matter should concern the members since any lengthy period of depres- sion' might present a' problem for Council. In 1957, the Township is- sued debentures totalling $366,834.92. The spokesman offered no solution to the matter. In 1957, the game preserve showed a financial loss of $200. Number of licenses sold were about the same but expenses had increased. The water area showed a loss in the first two years of operation amounting to $10,364.98. : should study a plan whereby residen- tial areas be taxed higher in order to cover the cost of services provided, such as garbage collection, police, ete. He said he doubted if these areas special meeting on Monday night and [8 were paying their fair share, / man, is not borne out: by fact, as we - Ca , The auditor suggested that Council pL Tr NR SEY Dads Wag' Ty ~ He