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; . ' { ) ny Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 21st, 1969 $2.00 per year. Single Copy bc. 2 Port Perry Public School Choir Do Well at Music Festival Three choirs from The Port Perry' Public School--Grade VIII, Grade IV their music achievement. The Music Supervisor of the Port Perry Public School is Mrs. Elsie Dobson May 14th to compete in the Third |Mrs. Dobson has carried out an ex- The Festival cellent music program in our schools sponsored by the Ajax Rotary Club for several years. Mrs. Dobson de- 10 played host to over 5000 students serves high praise for the success of All the schools these choirs. and a Three-Part School Choir, jour- neyed by bus to Ajax on Thursday, Annual Music Festival. and their teachers, in Ontario County were eligible 'to compete. It took three days to esta- blish winners in the various classes. Some of the schools which entered choirs were: Ajax, Whitby, Brooklin, Pickering, Uxbridge, Dunbarton, Port Perry, ete. This is the first time Port Perry Public school has entered choirs for school competition, therefore, they are very happy with the results of their initial attempt. : Class 8 (Section A) Grade VIII--4- Part Chorus Test Piece "Far are the Meadows". Five schools competing. First--Port Perry Public School with 87 marks, led by Mrs. Eunice Hunter. Second--St. Andrew's (2), Ajax with 86 -led by Mrs. M. Harman., Third-- St. Andrew's (1), Ajax with 85 and Uxbridge tied. Uxbridge led by Mr. R. Hudson. co Class 14 (Section A)--3-Part Schbol Choir Test Piece "Night and Day". First--St. Andrew's Ajax 89, led by Mrs. M. Harman. Second--Port Perry -88, led by Mrs. Grace Hastings, Third --Uxbridge 86, led by Miss M.. Leek. Class 4 (Section A) Grade IV-- Unison Chorus Test Piece "The Piper" | to attend had a pleasant half-hour in with eight schools competing. First-- Ajax 87, Mrs, I. Gannon leader. Se- cond--S8t. John's Whitby 86, led by Miss A, Forget and Dundas St Whitby tied led by Mrs. J. Middleton. Third-- Port Perry 85 led by Mrs, Grace Has- tings. iil All first place winners were asked to return to Ajax on either Friday or Saturday to sing at a Winners Con- cert and to receive their certificate of honour. One of the rules of the fes- / £3 tival was that a classroom teacher must lead each choir while it is in competition. Practically all the choirs taking part were under the jurisdic- tion of a Music Supervisor. The and boys are to be congratulated on Last week proved to be an exciting , AT.CM. The children under her | supervision and the leadership of the teachers have brought honour to their and musically educational week for the representative classes from schools of two local townships. Bethesda and Seagrave competed from Reach Township. rural schools and S.S. No. 1 Reach for the Conso- lidated class. The Head, Foot and Centre Schools represented Scugog Twp. - The, festival was sponsored by the Grade VIII choir from Port Perry was led by Mrs. Enuice Hunter; the Gr. IV and School Choir were led by Mrs. Grace Hastings. _ Both of these ladies have displayed fine musical talent and are to be highly complimented on their success at the festival. The girls Lawn Bowling Club Tournament The First Club Tournament of the new season will get underway sharp at 7.16 p.m, on Tuesday, May 26th. This season is expected to be the best yet. Bowlers who started last year will be able to get into action without any trouble; the older bowlers will have to bring out their skill and know how to keep pace, so this eyar could be ong of some real good bowling. The Club President is very anxious to have all the present members on hand the first night, and as many new members who would care to .try out the game. Until the members let the executive know what schedule games they would be interested in, it will be difficult to draw up anything definite. ase be at the Green, or contact ome of the executive. This is your Club, so keep it active. Cubsand News - The Group Committee set the date for the Kite Marathon on Sunday, June 7, at 1.30 p.m. back at the Scout Camp at Roy Scott's. So come or Dad and the lad and get that kite ready, we have five nice prizes which will be on display at Ted Jackson's Showroom along with one type of kite. \ Scout \ ----The prizes ate donated by Crest Hardware, Peel's Hardware, Pickard Hardware, Western Tire, Beare Mo- tors. Bring your lunch and make it a pienie, y Cubs and Scouts will, be Judged Separately. Scouts to fly only Box Type Kites. Afroman inky ,deavors, and very soon you will be. school and community. We are proud of them. Doctor G. Roy Fenwick, director of music Ontario Department of Educa- tion was the Adjudicator for the three day festival. "In a festival such as this", said Dr. Fenwick "the children have access to music worth singing. Music affects the child mentally, phy- sically and spiritually. There is no limit 'to what the child can do given encouragement such as Rotary is pro- viding", he added. Dr. Fenwick prai- sed the Supervisors, teachers and children for the high calibre of sing- ing, Rotary Club of Ajax. The area open to this festival was large, taking "in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajar, Brooklin, Port Perry, Uxbridge and the Townships of Reach, Scugog, Uxbridge, Scott, Pickering, East and West Whitby. The competition was keen and the festival ran for three days. The ad- judicator was Dr. Roy G: Fenwick-- provincial director of music for Ont. Dr. Fenwick compliments the girls and boys on their singing, mentioning especially the good balance of parts, chording and excellent pitch. He con- gratulated the classroom teachers for McKenzie with East Whitby and Pick- their excellent training and direction. | ering schools tied for 6th place with It certainly looks as though the 82 points. : Reach and Scugog Twp. School Choirs Sing at Ajax girls and boys from these two Twps. are quite able to take their places in the. school music field today, when they can go to a festival of this size and return with such good standing. 1. Reach Consolidated No. 1 direc- ted by Mr. Rzadkowskie, Gr. 7, 8, choir--2 songs, "O Dear" dnd "Now Day Is Over--3 parts. This school stood 8rd with 84 points, 2, Bethesda, Reach No. 10, directed by Mr. McDonald, Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, unison song "The Cobbler". Bethes- da stood 2nd with 84 points. 3. The third group was a three part arrangement of "Jesus Where'ere Thy People Meet" the following schools in Reach and Scugog took part: (1) Centre Scugog, directed by Mr. Bullock. Centre stood 2nd with 86 points. (2) Head Scugog, directed by Mrs. Beckett stood 8rd with 84 points. (8) Seagrave - Reach, directed by Mr. Venner stood 4th with 83 points (4) Foot Scugog, directed by Mrs. 4 Hospital Day Tea 2 | Thanks to our many friends the Women's Auxiliary tea, held at the home of Mrs. M, B, Dymond on Tues- day afternoon, May 12th, was quite a success both socially and financially. We felt that the ladies who were able the tea-room, which as usual was at- tractively decorated with flowers and candles, and through the generosity of these ladies the free-will offering was considerably greater than that of last year, amounting to $125.00. This, of course, pleased the committee, as we have quite a time raising suffi- cient funds to keep 'pace with the needs of the hospital, Without the assistance of the many organizations which comprise the Au- xiliary this tea would not have been the success it was, and we sincerely thank each and everyone who helped in any way. The interest shown by the public always encourages us to further en- £ | Girl Guides Association Hold Mother and Daughter Banquet Monday evening, May 4th, the Girl | ship, enjoyment and enthusiastic dedi- Guides Association of Port Perry held a8 which 180 people attended, in the audi- torium of the High School. Mother and Daughter banquet at Mrs. Glenn Hill the District Com- missioner welcomed the guests, the mothers and Guides and Brownies. After the National Anthem the Padre, Mr. Linstead asked the blessing and the two Brownie Packs sang the John- ny Appleseed Grace. Queen, the Guide Movement and the wag concluded with camp fire by the Mothers were proposed. Toasts to the Mrs. Lloyd Hunter proposed the toast to the movement and this was responded to by Donna Heayn, to the Mothers by Susan Roach and replied to by Mrs. Donald Milne. introduced the head table. of honour was Mrs. Barbara Fox of Mrs. Hill The guest hearing from us regarding the Penny 1 . I Draw, our annual money-making pro. gave a brief and interesting address. ject for the summer months. 'Music Festival Oshawa area camp adviser and she The leaders were then introduced and the Commissioner gave a high light of each leader's activities. Presented to the Mothers were Captain Godley, Lieut. Doris Williams, Capt Howey, Brown Owl Ruby Roach, Tawny Owl Lieut. Lieut. Joan Peel, The annual music festivals" for Reach and Scugog Township schools will be held on the following evenings: Saunders, Doreen Butson, Tawny Owl Mrs, Rae Webster, Captain Joan Aldred, Brown Leach--Utica, Epsom, Bethesda, Man- chester and the Grade 7 and 8 choir from S.S. No. 7 Consolidated, in Utica Hall on Wednesday, May 27 Reach -- Prospect, Saintfield, Green- bank, Marshill in Utica Hall on Owl Marion Carter, and Mrs. Grace Hastings. Mrs. Fox showed her out- standing pictures of her camp last Summer at Samac which everyone en- joyed immensely; she also showed her coloured pictures of the world camp at Doe Lake at which 1500 people in Guiding around the world attended. Thurs.,, May 28th at 8 p.m. Reach -- Seagrave, Yellow School, Victoria Corners, Chalk Lake, in Utica Hall. on Friday, May 29th at 8 p.m. Scugog--Head, Foot, Centre, in Grace Mrs. Hill thanked Mrs. Fox and on behalf of the mothers presented Bar- bara with a large African Violet in bloom.'It was unamiously agreed that her delightful commentary on camp { Work as" all the money from this Church on June bth at 8 p.m. All are welcome--Admission, Adults 650c. Children Free. Supervisor of life and guiding was the essence of the Guiding spirit, a sense of fun fellow- cation, The program was continued with the second Port Perry Brownie Pack presenting a wonderful play. A new Brownie was enrolled and given the grand howl, Then the first:pack sang two favourite Brownie songs and play- ed a musical game. The first Guide Company demon- strated three folk dances taught to. them by Mrs. Hastings. The evening second company. The lights were turned off and on stage a camp fire glowed and around this the Guides sang their beloved Guide songs. The Brownies and Guides sang their taps and gave their prayers. Mrs. Hill thanked the mothers for all their help and co-operation through out the year and said that she gen- uinely felt Port Perry was a better place for having its Guiding Associa- tion that the girls were perhaps shown "minster Church Hall where Mrs. Ayl- the way to be more helpful, thoughtful mer Ward received for the bride, and considerate and.that their friend- ships and happy times together would add something in their life. She thank- ed retiring Captain Godley for her in- spired work and leadership over the past eleven years and said that her warm and generous heart had been the foundation of the spirit of Guiding in Port Perry. Mrs. Godley will con- tinue to be in charge of camping dur- ing the summer for which we are very appreciative. It is hoped that there will be one or two hikes for the Brownies and Guides and another pet show this year. Cheerio for now, Yours in Guiding, Patricia R. Hill, District Commissioner. Music, Mrs. F. Sandison, Lions Electric Light Bulb Campaign Tuesday, May 26 Will be Blitz day for the Port Perry Lions Club when members will can- vass every house in the town in the evening for their Light Bulb Cam- paign. This is a special deal. Special for you the buyer as you will obtain much better than the $2.00 you pay for the lights in the value of the light bulbs you buy, Also special for those who benefit by the Lions Club Charity campaign is 'ear-marked for 'the The Lions would appreciate it if you will leave a porch light to show you would like| a package of bulbs; you will appreciate the value you re- ceive in return. [Remember the day, Tuesday even- ing, May 26th, ) ' will have the opportunity to part in an Area Youth Rally on Satur- day night, May 30th. held in the Presbyterian Church at 8.16 p.m. Teenagers of the Port Perry area take This will be ke! "Meet the Fosters" will be the theme of the evening, with a most un- usual presentation scheduled. Dave and Susan Foster are a young couple in their early twenties who gave up careers as a actress, respectively talents to spreading the Christian Gospel. chalk drawings, accompanied by spec- ial music and lighting effects. presents the relative scripture pass- 3 ages. Charity Fond, =~ ~~ ~~ | commercial artist and to devote their Dave does this by means of Susan Six of our local clergy, in a recently formed association, have planned this evening for our teenagers of all re- ligious denominations. Mr. Delaney (Baptist); Rev. Mr, Full- er (Anglican); Rev. Mr, Linstead and Rev. Mr. Braham (United Church); and Rev. Mr, Perry (Presbyterian); They are Rev. To Hold Youth Rally in Port Perry and Rev. Mr, Crawford (Pentecostal). The Fosters, who present a very in- teresting programme of chalk artistry in connection with their vivid present- ation of the gospel, are an English couple who have travelled over much of the world, including behind the Iron | Curtain, carrying their Christian Mes- sage. Their audiences have included such varying types as refugees in an air raid. shelter, Spanish peasants, Englishmen in Westminster Hall, and servicemen overseas. This is their first visit to North America. An enthusiastic invitation is extend- ed by all six churches to our teen- agers for this get-together. It is hoped that all our high schoolers will plan to attend, to see and to hear and meet the Fosters. This is the first time our teenagers of different religious faiths have been given an opportunity to get together as one Young People's group, It is hoped that they will take advantage of the opportunity. Thomas Eggleton, sister of the bride- Wedding Yellow snapdragons and mauve chrysanthemums with white moire bows on the pews formed the setting in Northminister United Church, Oshawa, for a wedding at 2 p.m. Sa- turday afternoon, May 9th, when Joan Goodall was united in marriage with Robert David Henry, The bride is the daughter of Mr. Sidney Goodall of Oshawa, and the late Mrs. Goodall, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Henry of Oshawa, and nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cherry of Port Perry, Ontario. The Reverend H. A. Mellow performed the double ring ceremony. Mr. John Ro- bertson played the wedding music and, sang "0 Perfect Love" and "Because". Given in marriage by Mr, Aylmer Ward, the bride wore a full length gown, made by the bridegroom's mo- ther, of gardenia white silk brocade, fashioned on princess lines, having a scalloped neckline and long sheath sleeves, A full circular train was caught with a butterfly bow at the back of the gown, highlighting the hooped skirt. A headdress of sequins held her illusion veil, double to the waistline, and extending beyond the train of her gown, and she carried a cascade of pink Aristocrat roses and white feathered carnations. The maid of honor was Mrs. Jack Logan, sister of the bride, and the other attendants were Miss Janette Loyko, Mrs. Thos. Laughlin and Mrs. groom, all of Oshawa. They wore identical gowns of mauve nylon or- gandy flocked in white, over mauve taffeta, fashioned with sabrina neck- lines and elbow length sleeves accent- ing the slim bodice. A wide cummer- bund of mauve silk faille with a full blown rose and rosebuds highlighted the back of slim waistline and offset the billowing balloon skirts. They wore wide brimmed hats fashioned of the same material as their gowns, short white gloves, and each carried a cascade of yellow chrysanthemums. Master Mark Logan, small nephew of the bride, was ring bearer, and carried the rings on a heart shaped, Mrs. T. J. Wheeler, Pickering - Speaks on "Water Safety" at W. 1. Meeting The regular monthly meeting of Honeydale W. I. was held Wednesday, May 6th, in the Anglican Parish Hall, with Mrs. Clarence Graham's .group in charge of the Programme. The President Mrs. Paul Diamond opened the meeting with a poem fol- lowed by the Ode and the Mary Ste- to the Hospital to be used to purchase baby shirts. . Saturday, May 30th was the date set for the Green Thumb Bazaar. Committee appointed Mrs. T. Fines, Mrs. L. Patterson, Mrs. F. Warren, Miss M. McLaren and Mrs. Melluish. - It was decided unanimously to have "Hints for the Home Nurse", in the wart Collect. extended to all. Mrs, N. Williams and the Treas, Mrs. W. Chapman. accompanied Mr. J. McKnight 'who, Were as follows: -- Mrs. A. Prentice gave an interesting reading on "Tips for Shoppers". the "History of Honeydale" and men- tioned the opening of "The St. Law- rence Seaway" for her current events. Mrs. T. Fines read a paper on "The problems of the foreign born people settling in Canada". advised members of sickness, in our Branch. Mrs. L. Patterson reported on-the Progress of the Scugog Junior Homemakers Club. As our Hospital Rep. she also gave us the news of the local Hospital. brought us up to-date on the work of are invited to attend. read from the Unitarian Service, ex- pressing appreciation for the Layet- tes sent. A warm welcome was LL. . Local Leaders' Training School this: year. The motto "To make our lives with others blend, we first of all must be a I'riend", was spoken on by Mrs. C. Graham. The roll call: "Name a vir- tue you like in a Friend", brought a good response, from members. We were indeed*honoured to have as our guest speaker, Mrs. T. J. Whee- ler of Pickering Branch, who spoke on "Water Safety". In her charming and sincere manner, she held her au- dience in rapt silence, as she told of the splendid work she is doing for the handicapped and retarded children of Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Uxbridge area. She teaches these children swimming two days a week at Sun Valley Pool. During the five years she has been teaching she has accom- Reports were given by the Sec'y Conveners reporting Mrs. F. Raines read Murs, C. Graham Mrs. M. Hoggard the Prince Albert Homemakers Club. | plished much for the handicapped. Achievement Day will be held Satur- [Out of 48 children taught, 18 ean day, May 23rd, in the Brock District [ swim, 10 can dive, and 3 can swim n High School. Members of the Branch | mile. Mrs. Wheeler has 75 volun- teers assisting, 5 trained nurses, and 2 life guards. She is teaching music in the Retarted children's school, and is undertaking to teach them swim- Many remember During communications a letter was A letter of thanks was read | ming this summer. flower trimmed white silk cushion. Mr. Robert Matthews was best man and the ushers were Mr. Arnold Eg- gleton, brother-in-law of the bride- groom, Mr. Joseph Olesky and Mr. Elwood Ward. ' The reception was held in North- wearing a white and regal blue flow- ered silk crepe dress on sheath lines with short sleeves, a blue and green petal hat and matching accessories. Assisting was the bridegroom's mo- ther who chose white and powder blue flowered silk crepe on close fitting lines. They both wore corsages of pink carnations, White tulle formed the setting for the 3 tier wedding cake which centered the candelighted bridal table. Arran- gements of white narcissis also added Weatherall closed the devotional with to the decorative theme, and also graced the tables for the guests. The wedding dinner was served by the Wo- men's Association of Northminster The toast to the bride was proposed by Mr. Jack Logan, which was res- ponded to by the bridegroom. The bridal attendants were also appropri- ately toasted. Good wishes were also voiced by the Reverend Mellow. Following the reception the guests were entertained at the home of the bridegroom's parents, 90 Burk Street, Oshawa, Ontario. For the honeymoon trip the bride travelled in a beige wool suit having a mink collar, a green hat, matching accessories, and a corsage of rust chrysanthemums. On 'their return the couple will reside in Oshawa. Out of town guests at the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. Keith Austin, Burk's Falls, Ontario; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cherry, Port Pery; Mra, Lily Collett, Port Perry; Mr. and Mrs. Terry Hod- gins, Port Perry; Mr. and Mrs. How- ard Wood, Bowmanville; Mrs, Mar- garet Rowe, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs.| Lloyd Clark, Whitby and Mrs, Nora McCorey, Whitby. from the Scugog Junior Homemakers | seeing Mrs. Wheeler on Channel 3, Club for the recent donation. A re-| Barrie, last fall. She is a talented port of the Farm Accident Survey for pianist and delighted us all with a the past year, was received from the | few selections, / Agricultural Rep., Mr. L. Fair, Ux-' During the Programme, Mrs. S. bridge. : | Cawker sang: "What a Friend we have During the business portion an in- iin Jesus" with Mrs. M. Hoggard play- vitation to visit the Myrtle Institute, !ing the accompanyment. Mrs. Milt, June 17th, was accepted, arrange- | Howsam gave an interesting reading ments to be made at the June meet- | entitled, "Plant a Co-operative Gar- ing. den." Members voted a donation to the The meeting closed with the Queen. Hospital Auxiliary for the Penny | Mrs. C. Graham and her group served draw; also a sum of money was voted | refreshments. that we send our Sunday evening col- Greenbank borin in, to Dr. Hunnisett. The meet- - . Jing closed with the mizpah benediction Fidelis Class and a sociad hour was enjoyed. -- The regular monthly meeting ov thet Greenbank Fidelis Class was held on Wednesday evening, May 6th, at the Oshawa Teams May home of Helen Thomson. Edith Gib- son opened the devotional and hymn a Ci it Tel Thee to Be Holy" was sung fol Enicr S. Int. rcul lowed with prayer hy Vi Weatherall . Edith Gibson read a poem and Jean Two O-hawa teams may enter the Kerry read the Scripture. Barbara) Gouth Ontario Softball League. Secu Phair read the story, called "An Ap- gop Cleaners, o Junior aggregation pointment with the Lord. Hymn Ao and the Nerds, on Teraeinte Happy the Home" was sung and Vi Adebdy J 3 A-A club, have requested permission to join the circuit ray McLaren, Mrs, P. Diamond, Mrs. Sam Cawker, Mrs, Sam Naples, Mrs:| was the photographer. Wm. Mark, and Mrs. Annie Sandison. prayer. Their entry isn't The president took over the meeting dofitite 4s vate and the, minutes of last meeting were Six other toms have entoped. this: read. Edith Gibson was presented including Mt. Zon, Brougham with a gift from the class along with k . ' the best wishes from the ladies. We | laromont. Brooklin. Py kering and all wish her long and happy life in hey | Port Poy Mt Zion will continue home in Prince Albert. Norine Cook, to play then hone games under the read a letter from Irene Baylis, from lights at Brookl; [oapue officials California and Isabel is slowly im- had hoped to start the ~chedule du r- proving. All our prayers and best ing the week of May 201i. 'Thayg will wishes go out to her and we all wish be no floodlight facilities in Oshawa -. her a speedy recovery. It was decided until June. Honeydale W.I, Rug Class, taken at Front Row-- Assistant Leader, Mrs. Summary Day, Uxbridge, April 8th,]| Geo. Bell, Mrs. Nelson Williams, Mrs, with some of the rugs on display. Alf. Prentice, Mrs. Ted Fines, and Left to right, back row--Mrs, Mur-| Leader Mrs. Louise Patterson. Mrs, Roy Cornish, also one of the class, ten-- THE PORT PERRY STAR geszs®