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To the Peoples of the World A BAHA'I STATEMENT ON Peace NO SERIOUS ATTEMPT to set human aftairs aright, to achieve world peace. can ignore rehgion Man's perception and practice of it are largely the stuff of history An eminent historian described rehgion as a "faculty of human nature " That the perversion of this faculty has contributed to much of the confusion in society and the contfhcts in and between individuals can hardly be denied But neither can any fair-minded observer dis count the preponderating influence exerted by religion on the vital ex: pressions of civilization Further more its indispensability to social order has repeatedly been demonstrated by its direct effect on laws and morahty Writing of religion as a social force. Bahautlah said "Rehgion is the greatest of all means for the establishment of order in the world and for peaceful contentment of all that dwell therein " Referring to the eclipse or corruption of religion, he wrote "Should the lamp of religion be obscured, chaos, and confusion will ensue. and the hLghts of fairness, of justice, of tranquilhty and peace cease to shine "In an enumeration of such consequences the Baha't writings point out that the "perversion of human nature the degradation of human conduct, the corruption and dissolution of human institutions reveal themselves, under such cir cumstances. in their worst and most revolting aspects Human character 1s debased. confidence is shaken. the nerves of disciphne are relaxed the voice of human cons cence 1s shilled, the sense of decen cy and shame is obscured, concep tions of duty of sohdanty of reciprocity and loyalty are distorted. and the very feeling of peacefulness. of joy and of hope 1s gradually extinguished Fora tev copy of the complete statement TO THE PEOPLES OF THE WORLD® formation about the Baba Fath and AN ALARA 'BAHA'IS of SCUGOG P.O. Box 1153, PORT PERRY, ONTARIO LOB INO Phone 985-9339 or 986-4689 10 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, August 18, 1987 | evening Three members of A Step In Time, a lively clogging group, kick up their heels during their enthusiastic performance at the Palmer Park bandshell Thursday evening. 4 BE 10h 7 The Port Perry Star photographer wasn't the only person tak- ing pictures last Thursday night at the bandshell. sikkens Cetol 1 and Cetol 23 " sikken® i Shy sikkens So the natural beauty of your exterior woodwork doesn't fade in the sunhght isn't damaged by moisture isn't hidden CENTRAL PAINT & WALLPAPER 295 Ritson Rd. S OSHAWA 728-6809 This couple certainly enjoyed the music provided by Country Chords, and the spirited dancing of A Step In Time, at Lhe band- shell last Thursday evening. Next one, August 30th Four concerts are left in free summer series It was one of those magical nights. Warm summer air rolling in off the lake, the sun sinking slowly on the western horizon, the soothing strains of music, and the muted sound of clapping hands hanging on a small breeze. Last Thursday evening was in- deed magical, for the 150 or so peo- ple of all ages who brought their lawn chairs, put up their feet, and sat back to enjoy yet another Con- cert in the Park at the bandshell. Palmer Park was alive with sounds of two popular bands, Coun- try Chords and A Step In Time, a small but enthusiastic group representing the Ontario Rhythm Cloggers. By far, it was the best at- tended concert of the Summer Series, as word spreads and people begin to hear about the open air free concerts. Bandshell '87 Chairman Bill Barr seemed to enjoy the evening as much as everyone else, and he's looking forward to the rest of the series, which holds some surprises. Next on the bill is the Pipes and Drums of Lindsay, featuring some fine Scottish Country Dancers. Mr. Barr is encouraging folks who are so inclined to donn their favourite kilts and come out to the bandshel] Sunday, August 30 at 2 p.m. The band will make a grand ap- pearance, parading across the park prior to the concert, sponsored by Settlement House and From My Heart And then on Wednesday, September 9, at 7:30 p.m., the Lidos German Band takes the stage. spon- sored by Alex and Carol Shepherd. A Dixie Land Band is in the spotlight Sunday. September 13 at 2 p.m., sponsored by Lake Sc ugog Lumber. But the highlight of the entire summer should be on Sunday, September 20at 7p. m_. when p eter Appleyard and his quintet bri ing the Jazzy sound of the vibraphone to the bandshell. Mr. Barr, who had to do some quick-thinking and convincing to secure Mr. Appleyard's promise to play, is counting on great weather to make the evening the success it probably will be. If it does rain, however, Mr. Barr will have another hall booked. Still, he says he'd like nothing better than an open air concert. And as in the past, the concert will be free of charge, save for the passing of a hat. Peter Appleyard, of course, is no stranger to Port Perry. Patrons of Town Hall 1873 will recall his abun- dance of musical talent. Born in Cleethorpes, England, he started his music career as a drum- mer with several leading or- chestras, before leaving for Ber- muda in 1950 to play a two year engagement. Mr. Appleyard moved to Canada in December 1951 as a featured vibraphonist with the Cal Jackson Quartet at the Park Plaza Hotel in Toronto. The ambitious musician formed his own quartet in 1955, and has appeared at every leading club in Canada, the United States. Europe and Australia. In the years to come, he has also appeared as a guest on television shows such as Andy Williams. Ar- thur Godfrey, Johnny Carson's Tonight Show, Today Show. and every major TV show in Canada. He's appeared with the Benny Goodman sextet in every major festival and concert venue throughout the world ever since joining the sextet in 1971. Not to mention his appearances with Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra (at Sinatra's request) Since 1976, he has hosted his own award winning TV jazz series "Peter Appleyard Presents. featuring the world's best jazz ar tists and seen throughout Canada Germany, and South Africa His awards and Kudoes go on and on. He's one of the world's mos! respected jazz musicians. and Port Perry is indeed fortunate to have him as our guest, on an earl autumn evening, at the park ni ni