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Member of Association The Canadian Weekly Newspaper THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE $0 Say wisgav aii Thursday, November 6th, 1958 ~~ Notes and Comments World at Large | 'Tuesday's. election in the United States should see the beginning of the end of the: Eisenhower administration. election fight has shown that not only are Republicans in. disfavour with the people but also that they are in serious dis- agreement with each other. The party is splitting wide open and the factions thus formed are extremist groups not likely to carry much weight Yih the voting public, It seems a foregoné conclusion that the Democrats will have an increased majority in both the Senate and the House of Repre- sentatives. *® * * Prime Minister Diefenbaker has started on his world tour. One of the things he - will be asked to explain as he travels from Re place to place is Canada's new tariff re- gulations re dumping duties. At home the verence for Life All human beings regardless of. colour, race, and religion are concerned with what is the best way of life. Ever since the - dawn of civilization "this has been the crucial problem, In the current issue of the Atlantic - Monthly, Albert Schweitzer traces very briefly the evolution of ethics whichis, of course, the systematic thinking which deals with the problem of what is the good way of life. His article is clear and his style lucid. Many of the things he has to say bear directly and significantly on is many dilemmas which confront us to- day. - He maintains that it was the Greeks who first proposed the idea of the equality of all men and the need for universal human compassion and sympathy. = Al- though the idea was accepted by the "Christians, they never gave it the full authority that it deserved. Down to our very own time, he claims, it has been cease- lessly comprised by the stressing of differ- ences of race, of religious beliefs, and of nationalities--which turn our fellow man into a stranger to whom we owe nothing but indifference, if not contempt and hat- red. : Schweitzer points out that it was not un- til the Rennaisance that Christianity got around to accepting a humanist philosophy which sought to bring about or cféate new The pre- provinces will be trying to scare up funds to take advantage of the federal govern- ments crash programme, This winter should show whether or not this is a good or bad way to fight unemployment. For the moment, Cuba is the world's hot spot. With an election scheduled for Tues- day, the Rebels Have been busy liquidating candidates who support the so-called cor- ruption' of Senor Baptista. Canadian Pacific Airlines isn't making out a very good case for itself with regard to the application pending for a trans- Canada air service. And the gas mogals are running into a stiff wind of opposition' "all along the line. It is probable that na- tural gas will serve as political fuel of some intensity for some time to come, and better material and spiritual conditions for the existence of human society. Thus was born a concept of Love which did not permit of injustice, cruelties, and supersti- tions. Torture was abolished, the: scourge. of the witchcraft trials disappeared. -In- human laws gave way to more human. A reform without equal in the previous. his- tory of humanity began. But the nineteenth century research in its scientific pursuits discovered to us that the world is one in which one form of life maintains itself at the cost of an other. The world is horror within magnificence, ab- surdity within intelligibility, suffering within joy. In the face of this, ethics of love break down. But Schweitzer goes on to affirm that we are constantly driven back to the fundamental idea in our conscience that the situation is simply this: I am life wanting to live, surrounded by life wanting to live. Meditating about life, I feel the obligation to respect any will-to-live around me as equal to mine and as having a mysterious value. It follows then that a fundamental idea of Good consists in preserving life, in want- ing to raise it to its highest value, and evil consists in annihilating life, injuring it and impeding its growth. This is Reverence for Life. He concludes: By practising it we become good, deep and "alive. -- District CHANNEL AT FRENCHMAN'S BAY TO BE DREDGED It was learned last week that ten- ders have been let for the dredging RAD) "gion of his 1957 term that he planned of the channel at Frenchman's Bay which will be' good news to the Bay residents and the many boating en- thusiasts of the area. Mr. Wm. G. Newman, was notified by Hon. Michael Starr, of the tenders and reported the contract® would be let after October 27, when a tender would be picked. TT At the moment, small boats only can get in and out of the bay, the depth being not over three feet. WOMAN TO RUN FOR DEPUTY- REEVE IN PICKERING TWP. Mrs. Jean L. McPherson, Councillor in Ward 8 for the past year, will con- test the Deputy-Reeveship in Picker- ing Twp. at the forthcoming munici- pal elections. If successful, she will be the first lady Deputy-Reeve in the Township's history. For the 1956 term, she served as a Councillor in "Ward 4. Neither Reeve Wm, Lawson nor Dep. Reeve Sherman Scott have in- dicated = their definite intentions. - Reeve Lawson stated at the conclu- to remain in Council for one year and would retire at the end of 1958. There has been some pressure from sup- porters for his continuance in muni- cipal politics. Should the Reeve va- cate his council seat, it is likely that Dep. Reeve Scott will fill the vacan- cy. No opposition for the position has been indicated to date. ) 'MARKHAM TWP. COUNCIL TO PLACE 2 YR. TERM ON BALLOT (After continued discussion regard- ing--the pros and cons of the two- . "year term for council niembers, Mark- hani---Township Council agreed last week to place the question on the ballot; which means that there will definitely be an election in the twp. this year. It had been hinted at previous meetings that consideration would be given to passing a by-law making the necessary by-laws. i S the people. However, there has been considerable opposition to this pro- posal, and council agreed on the bal- pheasant hunting days, more than 50 hunters were congregated in one field. He noted that it wasn't safe to be lot Monday last week, and passed the in the area. Mr. Lennox pointed out CANNINGTON ARENA AND CURLING RINK HAVE } COMPLETED PIPE LAYING The Project at the Arena is start- ing to take on the "finished look" as the pipes in both the Arena and the Curling Rink are completely laid and welded and will be tested this week for leaks. In the two buildings over ten miles of pipes are laid and to those who have never seen an artificial ice plant, it is quite interesting and the folks of the area should make it a point to visit the arenas and have a look. You will find it interesting and have a clearer insight as to how your donations to the Arena Project are being spent. The Committee would welcome your visit. MANVERS TEACHERS PLAN TO IMPROVE THEIR STANDARDS Members of Manvers Township Teachers' Association plan to improve their standards of teaching. This decision was reached at a re- presentative group meeting held at Bethel School where Mrs, Laura Row- an was the hostess teacher. Miss Eleanor Rowan gave a report of an interview with Miss Cora Bailey, Peterborough, at which Mrs. Marian Sisson, Yelverton school and Mrs. Lorainé Smith, Bethany School, were also present, regarding a '"Teachers- In-Service-Training Course" designed to further teaching standards, had been discussed. HUNTERS CARELESS IN PICKERING. TOWNSHIP Mr. David. Lennox, a south Picker- ing residént, appeared before Council at a special meeting last week to re- quest a firearms ban between High- ways No. 2 and 401 and from the Brock Road to the Liverpool Road. The members considered it a reason- able request, Mr. Lennox stated that during the two-year term law, without a vote of "that all his apple-pickers left their job and went home because of the danger. He explained that his home was "showered" with pellets, Although Council contended that the recently concluded pheasant hupt was probably mainly responsible for the influx of hunters, they felt that due to the area being between two main highways, it should be restrict- ed. i BOB HASSARD TO PLAY HOCKEY IN EUROPE AND RUSSIA Bob Hassard of Stouffville, who played hockey for Toronto Maple Leafs a few years back, left for the west coast Sunday to poin the Kelow- na Packers, who are scheduled to play Exhibition hockey in Europe and Russia, SHOOTS LARGE HAWK NEAR UXBRIDGE Wm. Jones who farms near Center Road between the 5th and sixth con- cession of Uxbridge Township shot quite a sizeable hawk last week. Looking through his kitchen win- daw he saw the bird perched on a fence post ready for an attack on the chickens. Mr, Jones grabbed his gun, ran out and shot the hawk. The huge bird had a wing spread of 42 inches. your electric IT'S ONLY MONEY Men are never so, careless or so generous as when they dre spending other men's money. Thus, the recent disclosures in Ottawa of past waste and extravagance in the expenditure of government funds (pardon us, the taxpayers' earhings) are not in them- selves surprising, writes the Editor of Industry. Nor is the unwillingness of the De- partment of Defence Production to pinpoint responsibility for its purch- ase, at a cost of nearly a quarted-of a million dollars, of '124,363 pairs of khaki drill shorts, every single pair of which turned out to be "of improp- er design, being too tight across the seat in all sizes." (In ALI sizes, mark you.) Clearly, the identity of those who could so shamefully miscalculated the girths of Canada's brawny sons must forever remain shrouded in mystery. For; once the full facts surrounding such an embarrassing and expensive blunder were laid bare for all to see, how would they ever live them down? Still, it's some consolation to know that this humiliating faux pas did not result in total financial loss; not quite, anyway. The shorts were eventually disposed of for some $33,000 (presumably for the use by less rugged and well-developed spec- imens than are to be found in the Canadian Army.) Thus, in the end (we swear nd pun intended), the tax- payers lost only about $210,000 on the deal. This is bad enough, of course, but it is mere chicken-feed against the several millions now revealed to have been spent on at least one major fed- eral project of dubions soundness, over and above the original estimates. And, to add insult to injury, quite a bit of it appears to have gone on for- eign building materials and products in preference to Canadian. This is rubbing salt in the wound with a vengeance. Obviously, it is most desirable that such fiscal flings be ended altogether, although it is probably the height of optimism to nurse any such hope. But, if we MUST have extravagance and waste in the disbursement of public monies, is it too much to ask that such expenditures be confined to Can- ada? That way, some benefit at least will accrue to some Canadians in the shape of employment. i Now that federal expenditures amount to between five and six BILL- ION dollars, it may seem churlish to get all worked up over a paltry few million down the drain, Of course, we HAVE the excuse that the money involved is both ours and "yours. Some folks, we suppose, may consider that a valid reason for insisting that a tighter rein be kept on the public purse in future than in the past. } "Hope deferred maketh the heart sick" and all that, but "hope springs eternal" also and some of us (write us off as foolish optimists if you will)' still live in hopes of a worth-while tax-cut ont of these fine days. Canadian Statesman SPARE US THIS TAX Mr. J. Harvey Perry, chief execu- tive officer of the Canadian Tax Foundation--they call him "Mr. Tax- ation"--tells the Toronto Board of Trade Club that Ontario people' will shortly be paying provincial retail sales taxes", The reason for this, says Mr. Perry, is that "although Premier Frost is very strongly opposed to these sales taxes... he has nowhere else to turn for financing", Well, we hope earnestly that Mr. Frost will find somewhere else to turn, and this simply because a sales tax would be the worst possible turning he could make. A sales tax is a tax upon a tax, a pyramiding tax, an unfair tax. Its unfairness is in that it taxes the poor in exactly the same measure that it taxes the rich; a young married couple with a family trying to get along on "| a small income pays exactly the same tax for éxerything it consumes--food, fuel, shelter, clothing--as the man of means, Canada's cost of living. is already high; high in most cases because of the tax costs that are added to the, production of goods. A sales tax would be another tax on such goods --a further tax on goods already high-priced because of other taxes. Surely there must be some other turning for Mr. Frost. --QOttawa Journal, Clipped Comments Of Many Things . GIVE US MORE For once I find myself praising the CBC. : Recently, In Winnipeg, the CBC television station interrupted its re- gular schedule of national programs to put on a local effort in aid of the community chest campaign. With one exception, the talent was local. Perhaps there were a few flaws. I thought that there was too much use of the "Ladies and Gentlemen" salu- tation. However, as a show, it was a hit. It wasn't over-produced. It had spontaneity. The comic, a Winnipeg man, was far above average. One of the singers, Red Alix, disc jockey on a local private station CJOB, was a knock-out. Everyone seemed at ease, there was none of the phony sophisti- cation we've been getting in so many of the Toronto shows. (Although I must say that even Toronto has re- formed in that regard, particularly on the program "Showtime" which is now thoroughly professional.) I suspect that it cost very little to put on this Winnipeg effort, yet it was really worthwhile. Why not more of the same? In the old days, when CBC began, we were led to believe that they would make a genuine effort to make use of talent right across the country. Shows originated from Regina, Winnipeg, Prince Albert,--every littlé city in the nation, both from private stations and CBC-owned stations. Today, however, I doubt if more than 5c of the entire Canadian schedule originates outside Montreal and Toronto. Did we build the costly microwave system to bring Toronto to the vest of Canada? What's the matter with Regina, London, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Moncton, Saint John, Barrie, Edmonton? I know there is a great deal of talent in Edmonton, for example. Surely one show a month! . Perhaps this Winnipeg effort indi- cates some new thinking at CBC head- quarters, and a return to the days when their talent scouts held regu- lar auditioning sessions across the country. Let us hope so. It has often scemed to us, judging Song and Lord's Prayer. Mrs, Gil- bert Marlow read the Scripture pas- sage from Luke 10 and gave a fine paper, entitled "Lives Obscure but Great" basing her thoughts on the work of the Inn Keeper, in caring for the wounded man whom the Samari- tan had brought in. Often the ob- scure lives play -just as important a part as those of the leaders. Considerable business was dealt with including final plans for the twp. W.A. Convention which is to be held in Blackstock Church, Nov. 13th. Also for the annual Bazaar which is to be held in the Recreation Centre in the evening of Nov, 18th. Treasurer was authorized to send donations to John Milton Society and to Port Perry Hospital. Mrs, Brule Ashton and Mrs. Herb Swain were appointed nominating committee to secure slate of officers for next meeting. Mrs. H. Shortridge presided for program and gave a reading "God Forgive Me When T Whine". Mrs. Harold Kyte read an excellent paper on "An Effective Church Woman" which had been prepared by Mrs. Ivan Thompson. Roll call was an- swered by a photo of each member in young days, and while lunch was be- ing prepared by the group, a very interesting time was spent trying to name the photos. A 'meeting of Cartwright Branch of the Upper Canada Bible Society on Opt. 27, at Rév. P. iRomeril's to arrange for the Annual canvass. The Annual Meeting is called for Nov. 27th at 8 p.m. in Parrish Hall, Blackstock, when all reports will be made, officers elected for 1959 and other business. Rev. Romeril is a committee to prepare program and possibly a Film. One hundred and fifty years ago, the British and Foreign Bible Society, was formed with one purpose, "To print the Seriptures in every tongue". Numberless volunteers and many full time workers, have faithfully strug- gled at this task and now it is barely half done. The demand for the Bible is far beyond what we can supply. If it is to be printed in another thousand tongues, we need far greater finan- cial aig, more labourers, more 'trans- lators, for it is a very exacting and difficult task to prepare a new trans- from the accents, that radio and tele- vision talent from London, England, is more likely to get a CBC break than is talent from London, Ontario, let alone, Moose Jaw, Red Deer, or Trail. It seems to us that CBC could save a great deal of the taxpayers' money and give us a gaod deal more refresh- ing entertainment by originating more programs from outside Toronto. = The October meeting of the United Church W.A. was held at the home of Mrs. John Carnaghan on Tuesday afternoon with thirty-five ladies pre- sent. Meeting opened with Theme lation. All Denominations use our Bible, therefor we are appealing to "every citizen. A copy of the Bible in a secker's hands, may far outweigh the benefit received from material gifts which soon disappear. A $2.00 gift entitles you to membership and a monthly magazine. Be generous. when our Canvasser calls. A very fine service the United Church Sunday morning. The following babies were Baptised---- John Howard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Blake Gunter; Paul Ernest, son of Mr. and Mrs, Ralph Larmer; Anne Cecile, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. was held in' Marlow; Harold Ferguson, son of Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Wright. The choir sang a most appropriate anthem "When I hear the Stories of Jesus" and Rev. P, Romeril preached a most impressive and timely sermon from the Subject "Is Anyone There"=Jo 23. « Mrs. Glenn Larmer entertained her Sunday School class of young Ladies to supper at her home Tuesday and during the evening they presented Shirley Snooks ,who was moving a- way with a lovely engraved, revised version of the Bible. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Snooks, Shirley and Wendy moved to Port Perry on Wnesday. Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Larmer at- tended service at Eldad Sunday af- ternoon and were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs, Harvey Yellowlees and girls. ] Mr. and-Mrs. Wallace Marlow, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Thompson, Mr, and Mrs. Jim arlow and Brian Hamilton attended the Toronto Milk Transport Association Banquet in Seaway Mo- tel, Toronto on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Ewa Banks and Mrs. Arthur Palk attended the 75th Anniversary of Bensford United Church on Sunday and visited friends. Fourteen couples spent an enjoyable evening in the Parsonage Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs, Alan Strike, Bowman- ville visited this club and sold ticket. for the Jack and Jill Club Dance in Bowmanville, Nov. 7. Group made Halloween masks, then had a discus- sion on should women take a greater part in Public Affairs. Devotional was directed by Rev. P. Romeril and then Lunch was served. Halloween is over once more. A large number of children from the village dud surrounding country had 'a very enjoyable time calling at the different homes. Those a little older were quite busy exchanging gates, signs, ete, and a still older bunch moved larger things around and appeared to enjoy racing cars up and down the streets. Mr. and Mrs. Rupt. Byers, Bow- manville and Mr. and Mrs. Melville Bradburn, Saskatoon, were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs, Leith Byers. The Boy Scouts enjoyed a hike to Cadmus Sunday afternoon. The house on the farm owned by Mr. Howard Millson of Darlington, formerly owned by the late Meredith English burned down on Sunday af- ternoon. No one has been living there for several years. Mrs. Norman Malcolm, Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Merrill VanCamp and children. A fine attendance at the Anglican card party Thursday night in the Parish Hall. Twelve tables of euchre were played. Winners were ladies-- Mrs. J. Gibson and Mrs. Fred Bailey (tied); Gents--Mr. T. Langfeld 1st, Osmond Wright 2nd. - Mrs. Ena Herron, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Gibson of Toronto wee Sundiy ,geuests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Johnsto: They all motored to Millbrook to visit Mr. and Mrs. John Rowland. Mrs. W. S. De Mouilpied, Guernsey, (continued on page 8) tee and Leaders of the Cubs, met last Martyn. Plans were worked out for making the approaching Father and Son Banquet this Friday, a success. Letters of invitation were duly signed, inviting the Fathers; and after the supper, to have the mothers come and witness the "Going up" ceremony of the older boys, and the initiation of the Tenderpads. Where it is not possible for the Father to be present, it would be lovely to have a friend sponsor your boy. Permission has been granted to use the basement of Prospect Church; and just as soon as possible we will get our Scout Troop going. We hope that all who are graduating from Cubs will come into Scouts. We have located two Patrol Leaders in our area, and we hope that they will come and help. The work of the Brownies is going well; and the little Brownies seem quite happy. If anyone on the Island hag had experience with "Guides", the Minister will be very glad to get in touch with you. We had a good meeting of our P.M, 8. HiC Group last week. Thanks Mothers and Fathers for coming, and showing your interest. Nettie Aldred took charge of the meeting in the ab- sence of the President and Vice-Pres. The boys out numbered the girls ir at- song. Rev. S. R. Cooper of Greenbank we all enjoyed so much the pictures and travelogue of Miss Graham of Blackstock. Miss Graham and three other girls motored to B.C. this sum- mer, and served the Church through their caravan Groups, in remote vil- lagres along the shore. The Minister spoke of some of the problems con- fronting the Organization, and it was decided to pay for the damages in- curred at the Hall. Let us keep our meetings from of all that will bring discredit upon the Church. There was ample refreshments for all, and we closed with "Taps". There is a pos- sibility that our Service at Greenbank will be changed to November 23rd or 30th. However, there will be a prac- tise this coming Sunday afternoon at 3.00 p.m. in the Greenbank Church. Our winter schedule is in full swing; and the hours are very acceptable. Our morning . congregations were exceed- ingly good, and Prospect Church was filled. The Banns of Marriage of Ray Dearborn and Lena Bradshaw were duly published. Marriage to take place on Saturday, November 156th at Pointe Anne. We are planning to have a "Rally Day" service on the Island on Sunday, tendance. Mildred Martyn read the November 16th, in Scugog . Grace "and lives, and reigns amongst us, District Churches Scugoy, Manchester and Prospect The members of the Group Commit- lesson, and Irene Carter led in a sing- Church. Special orders of Service are being procured; and invitation cards week Tuesday at the home of Mrs. A. [brought a very helpful message and are being sent out to all our boys and girls. We give all the parents a cordial invitation to come. | ~ Scugog "Head" W.A. are holding their Bazaar at the Church on Wednes- day afternoon of this week. On Thurs- day afternoon Manchester" W.A. will "meet at the home of Mrs. Clinton Midgley. Iriday evening will be a big evening for all our Cubs, when with their Fathers we will have our Father and Son Banquet. It will be a busy time for our Mother's Auxiliary, and we do thank them so very much. We are glad to report that little John Benschop of Prospect and Harold Holtby* are out of the Hospital. We are sorry that Mrs. Jonathan Aldred is still in Hospital. We are praying for you, and hope that new strength will come. Our love and prayers to (all who are shut in, and to all who are recovering from operations and recent illness, | | Happy birthdays to Janet Cawker and Roy DeHart, and Leona Goose of the Island, and to Dale Smith of Pros- pect. Come and worship with us next Sun- day whether you feel like it or not, and j thereby bear your witness to the truth that Christ rose from the dead , mo SR nd fh Taw 3 Scala