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i oo 12-- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, June 30, 1976 | Prince Albert and area news by Grace Beacock (Too late for last week) Church attendance was lower on Sunday due to many folk away for the week-end. Choir did fine with Mr. C. Willes rendering the solo part. Qur minister Rev. R. Brawp baptized the infant" son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ross, Robert Adam. An elder, Mr. T. Hodgins pre- sented the certificate and U.C.W. president Mrs. W. Wozney handed over their customary gift of a New Testament to the baby. We were pleased to have Adam's ed the two floral arrange- ments were placed in the sanctuary from the memorial service of the late Gary Allison, brother of Mrs. B. Beacock as a result Rev. Brawn voiced kind words of condolence. ' It being "Father's Day" the minister spared a few minutes commenting on typical fathers blended with a touch of humour. Offering was gathered by Messers. G. Hunter and R. Robinson. An hour was spent with lunch and coffee while every- one visited. Please strive to attend the immediate relatives with us too. coffee party at the church parlours on Thursday, July 1 The minister also mention- Uxbridge Denture Clinic 66 BROCK ST. W., UXBRIDGE 852-5291 OFFICE HOURS: ~ Monday to Friday - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday - 9 a.m. to 12 noon COMPLETE DENTURE SERVICE D. THAPAR, DENTURE THEROPIST Member of th Dent iet of Ontario from 9 - 11 a.m. in aid of the 'piano fund". Many friends and bidders attended the sale of house- hold effects of Mrs. S. Lind- say which were the victims of the auctioneers hammer. We are indeed disappointed Sylvia is leaving our village but hope she does not severe >her connections with us. Just trust everything will be in your favour Sylvia living on North Street in Port Perry. We extend our sympathy to the husband and family of the late Mrs. Sam Arnold who for many years resided in the village. On Saturday, June S a family gathering assembled at the home of Mrs. F. Harris who had arranged a miscel- laneous shower in honour of her niece Miss Debbie Harris whose marriage takes place shortly. Debbie received a variety of pretty and useful gifts after which a delicious lunch was served, assisted by Mrs. Ann Harris, mother of the bride-to-be. On Friday evening, June 11 in the Community Centre a committee of Eilene Hodgins, Vivien Canning and Judy Webb arranged a party in honour of a newly married couple, Mr. and Mrs. M. Kinnunin(formerly Ann Hope, a popular young girl of our village). A neighbour Mr. Terry Hod- gins acted as MC. A sing-song started the even- ing off followed by a vocal duet by Heather Hodgins and Lori Hope accompanied by Mrs. B. Snelgrove at the piano. Eddie Canning dis- played a comical monolog entitled '* Weight Watchers"' followed by a game "newly- wed. A presentation of a beautiful colonial coffee table and matching occasional table was made to Ann and Mauri. Lunch was the served. Congratualtions and happy days to Mr. and Mrs. Tim Heayn (nee Perigoe) who were married on Saturday. Mrs. G. Plaunt, Linsday visited her sister Mrs. Doris Jeffrey and called on Eila Jeffrey and Grace Beacock one afternoon last week. Mr. and Mrs. Doug. Bid- good and baby Elaine spent a week-end with her parents Rev. and Mrs. King of Kingston. COOL BUYS June 30th to July 10th TRIAMINIC-DM EXPECTORANT . Cough Syrup '1.48 Rexall Fast ALL STOCK Coolray & Ultra Ban SUNGLASSES $2.00 wii Cobron OFF (Clip-ons - exception) Johnson & Johnson BABY POWDER no $2.24 ONLY Home Perms Reg., gentle, super and for tinted hair. vowoney 1.99 AIM TOOTHPASTE With 'Stanous Flouride Heeled Assorted Sizes Now 5 Colours Reg. $15.49 Scholl Exercise SANDALS WITH THIS COUPON ONLY Style PAMPERS DISPOSABLE DIAPERS Toddler's '1.63 12's 13" Johnson & Johnson BABY > gx Sateen SRR i life-span has been stretched by several years. i then, ironically, began the backsliding of humanity. "Of Facts and Fantasy By Reta M. Berrill WE CALL IT PROGRESS Our memory includes in shadowy form the first World War. The war that was to end wars and make the world a free and better place. But, in a couple of 3: decades sons of those men were preparing to trace their father's footsteps into yet another war and the world echoed the same song. But whether because of these wars or in spite of i them; whether or not it was a universal thing, change : came. After the final war-cloud had cleared our way i of life changed drastically to acquire a standard of # living to compare favorably with any country of the world. Drudgery was taken out of lahor and our And Although we don't yearn for the good-ole'-days; Z knowing that in many areas there was a great need of reform, we do wonder why the 'good' of those days had to be swept away. Could there not have been a compromise, to make needy conditions better without such ruthless destruction? As with the coming of prosperity, not only did we flout God's laws, we, bit by bit discarded all our cultural traditions that had previously mattered much. We were self-sufficient now and - materialism would become a reigning symbol. Then, was it really necessary to hee replacements from the opposite extreme? Easily it seemed, we adapted to foul language, vulgarity, bad manners and the sanction of books and movies too torrid to touch. All, certainly assured to develop a shock-proof population. This was accepted and copied, shrugged-off as, just a modern trend or passing phase. But it stayed. And one has now only to raise a finger .or a cultured voice in protest of this pollution to be quickly labelled a prude, a meddler or a sinner in disguise. Meanwhile, we're all acutely aware of the startling increase in every kind of crime, (if not, read thoroughly a single copy of a city newspaper) should this be shrugged off too? And the Sabbath is no longer a day-apart, but just one day in our seven-day week. The church too has changed; claiming it had to change to keep pace with the changing people. Although throughout the centuries of time the church had been the steadying influence because of its stability. : Finally, it's argued that God is dead and moral behaviour is a personal thing. If one has no qualms about doing something it's all right to do it. Truly, isn't this a hefty order for one of tender years? And how difficult to endow a child with a decent code of conduct when all around are the shouting voices of the opposition. Yes, morally, we've come a long way downhill, W can't blame any one, yet no one is blameless. Ce some pertinent questions are, Have we by-passed the Last Chance of Redemption? Are we travelling on Deadend Street or hopefully, will we find a Higirpin Turn? Oh surely, our country still has many many people of quiet dedication struggling to hold what remains of goodness and also endeavoring to salvage the broken pieces. But can they succeed, or are they destined to become the Martyrs of Tomorrow? At the risk of being called blasphemous we'd suggest that God is not dead, but rather, He is alive and laughing--seeing us sink ever decper into the mire of our own making. Also, it's cowardly perhaps to feel no remorse in knowing we'll have slipped away before the grand finale. And although we do have grave concern for i our progeny and their future generations--they'll have no memories of a different way, no feelings of guilt. And for the listeners there's long been a discernible whisper from the underbrush that now, steadily strengthening is becoming a voice of be heard. As a reminder or warning it's seemingly saying 'Rome 7 was not built in a day, nor, did it fall in one day, but it 2 did fall." 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