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V F10211 the $111? llest (0mm mify to the greatést na ion, the Co~ operative has meant a 5.11931 deal. For the individual i gives an opportunity to become The Coâ€"operative is designed for the purpose of bringing to the ordinary person, a better way of life. Its objective is to reduce costs to consumers and thus enlarge their access to the necessities of life. As far back as human history runs, in. dividuals have found advant- ages in working in harmony with other individuals to helm one another get- What they want. ‘ The modern expression of thisl fact is seen in the groxvingi multitude of eo-operative busi-l nesses sef up by people to sup- ly themselves with the things they need. Goods and services, are distributed to members1 ei'h e21 it the cost price, or at.l the eurient market pri(e. If! the latter method 1" used. the: differeme lgye‘weenu the eurrent: 11111}: T 11111-9 21111! the (0 t pvt-ire: is 11-'111111ed 11-1- iwii: :15'1‘1 to 1719 11111111115 as a ~11111w re turn, in proportion ‘0 thei “21:12:13 age. need, Co-operatives have ex- panded into Servi-e Co-opera- tives which. include telephone communication, rural electrific- ation, recreation facilities, Cred- it Unions, insurane and housing. some Fenwick weavers and around 1800 by The Good In- tent Society at Brantford, Eng- land. However, both: failed. The co- operators of today owe mu‘ch of their present position to Robert Owen Charles How- arth, William Thompson, and Doctor William King, all of whom lived in the late 1700’s ing and purchasing Co-opera- tives owned and operated by fiarm-ers make up most- of the co-1 operative movement in Canada. Nearly 60% of the membersip in Marketing and Purcasing Co- operatives oeeurs in the Prairie Prov mees, VVil h Saskatchewan 1 holding first place. Throug 1i a n d the early 1800’s and contributed many ideas toâ€" wards the social and political expansion of the co-operatives. Gradually, the m-operafive idea. spread from England all over Europe, and then to America Where in 1875 the first Canadian Co-operative .was established in the barn .of a supply store a? Steller-ton, Nova Scotia. Iory cum-um Luauc Ju Lvoyvvu w . . . . . . (go-operatives in the classroom,‘ Co-opegatlves ng Wltlgbtber in hotel lobbies and Wherever co-operat1.ves to orm . 1§tr1ct ,and nat1onra1 orgamzavuons. cafifkffizniegttfiéfegggfin es of: National Federations a.re feder- salvation the coâ€"ope‘rative'ated 3n the .Internatlonal Co- movements was born of povertyjoPeratlve Alhance. . Inter-na- in 1844. Strange indeed was" t10na1 Commere earned on by the coâ€"operative beginning: co-operat3ve “Lholesakrs repre- when the Roch dale pioneers, ai sents a kmd o; busmess . that group of English Lancashiregm‘alfes for peace and stablhty. weavers risked the little they' It 13.11015 5981:1113 markets t9 explore but IS movmg commodl-i Had forabetterhfe Asmu ar tles from places Where, they Step had been takEn In: 1161 bYI are abundant to places ‘Vhere ' - e and' some Fenmck weav rs : they var e wanted. Hope of worldl around 1800 by The GOOd In‘Hriends’hips can be seen in this i . ' ' antford En -- 3 mg 502933? 1.1”». cinnag {sort of commerce. | Co-operative Spcieties, as they master one field, expand into new fields of business, reco- gnizing no limit in their effor‘s to Supply human needs, Market- a few of the varied eomradic- tory claims made in respect to co-operatives in the classroom, -â€"-â€"thevy are the best thing in the world for the common man â€"â€"they are the first step to- wards dictatorshipâ€"they are tfle only thing that will stop dictatorship. These _are only f The (o-Operative Way of Life Co-operatives are a good thfingâ€"co-operatives are danger ensâ€"they ought to be taxed the same as any other business For those who are interested in the many social, political and economic factors which he be- neath the new veneer which Canada’s nationhood is rapidly assuming, the story of what Canada ‘5 co-operatives are and what they mean is important. 0f the various economic sys- tems suggested today to all men seeking freedom and security, the co- operative movement is, if not rhâ€"e most spectacular, at least one of the most dynamic: PAGE "0 ”7"" by Stephen J. Thompson, 8.8. No. 3 Gavan, Durham County. tu' Likewise to the commiuiity, 75- i it is invaluable. It tends to an I draw together the surrounding ;v, 5 communities. ' {3,t In Canada, during. the de- at: pression years of 1928432, people c. | who were suffering from want od turned to the co-operative way er' of life. On the East Coast, co- ed : operative fisheries were started, :ss: on the Prairies Farmer’s Co- in? operatives sprung up, and in mithe Queen Charlotte I-slandsoon 0-; the Pacific Coast, elam digging. re| enterprises came into being. } >p 'All of these peOple were brought 1y ‘ back from the slough of despondl c-‘ by helping themselves in the] m f co-operative way. ’ an important and useful citizen in the communify, for the co- operative organization trains leaders. Also it allows him to purchase his goods at rock- prices, thus enabling him to inrease his savinos. (IQ-operatives are surely of We are afraid we have t9 ad- mit this is one rumour that is true. But you will hear more about that in a few weeks time. In the mean- timeâ€" Rumours have been going the rounds that The Mirror-Reporter HAS BEEN SOLD. Ye Little Olde Tyme Editor Says: gate: 212’ We would be pleased if All our subscribers would look at the label on their paper and if in arrears, kindly bring it up to date. It is easy to understand this label, for instance if your label reads “July 1, 1958” itmeans you owe one year’s subscription, which would make it read “July 1, £959” if paid. There are also a number of small accounts outstanding; which: we would like set led. We ask all our subscribers to do us this favour in order to save us time, involved in sending .out ac‘comits of this nature. Thank you sincereiy, An essay contest for Grades 7 and 8 in the rural schools of Ontario 0n Belonging to a “00- operative” What it means to my family. To my community. To my country. Sponsored by the Women’s Committee of that Ontario Federation of Agrich ESSAY CONTEST WON BY CAVAN TWP. BOY deep significanoe to all thinking Canadians and may we be a big factor in Canada’ 8 and the Wor'ld s future. Playing it cool seems to be pay.;Phi-1 and his nine sidemen are ing off for Phil Nimmons, one now heard each Tuesday night of Canada’s top progressive-fin Nimmons ‘-N’ Nine, a pro- jazz players. He and his group gramme of cool music broad- ave had their CBC radio ell-:cast live from. Toronto on the gagement increase-d; They are'Tran‘s-Canada network. It is now on the air once a week. ‘iheir third season on radio. TEE MIRROR-REFORM MODE, ONTARIO Sincerely yours, 3. H. BAR GER SOMETHING TO BLOW‘ ABOUT The work of laying the new water main down king Street -umu e .10; paqeldmx-oo uaaq S’eq NEW WATER MAIN NOW SAFELY BURIED ture, had 38 entries from Dur- h'am County. The prize money was $10.00 for first, and eight of $5.00 each. Stephen J. Thompson, S S.§ No. 3, Gavan, was the winner of the top prize, and we are pleased to give his. essay here! in anofher column on this page 4 tions and use of water from the new system is already in use by la few of the street residents. ! Those who have not already had itheir old system connected up Eto the new would be Wise in idoing so at once as the dead lune for the old line is July 31, ‘at which time the water will discontinue to flow, as it will 1 be cut off at the source and the {new line be responsible for the g water supply. Better hurry if ‘you haven’t made the connec- ;tion yet. {her of days now, and connec- l Grade 1. Kairn Peterson, honours. The following candidatei; THE SALVATION ARMY have received word from the, Captain 13. McNeilly Royal Conservatory of Musiciim p.m.â€"Sunda.y School in of Toronto that they passed! Legion Hall. their piano examinations last: “A Welcome Awaits You. ” 8 Grade 2. Craig Palfrey first clas‘s honours, and Bill McMas- terr first class; honours. PIANO PUPILS PASS JUNE EXAMINATIONS work and postage l-IlllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII-IIIIIIIIIIIS Septic Tanks PUMPED with modern equipment. FREE ESTIMATES and adviceas to the Septic System For Prompt, Efficient Service Phone RI 3-4891 Peterborcugh Reliable Sanitation 3 ' lfillis‘tv‘; ; Grace Church, Miflbrook ‘ Saunay Schu â€"10.45 a. u: 9 45 a. m. â€"D1\ine Worship. Cenfireville Church 10.00- a:m.â€"»C~‘hurch School 11.00 a.m.â€"Divine Worship. 1 3 l Humidity, Juiy 9, 1959 Sunday School children With- draw during second Hymn of church serviec. Supervised Nursery during ehnrch service. Piercy Will preach. Sunday School will meet with church service at 11.15 and proceed to class rooms just. be- fore sermon is preached. Mill-BROOK 11.15 a.m.â€" Mr. ‘Villiam P. The United Church of Canada. Millbrook â€" Gavan Mr. Stan Northrop, organist and choir director. Minister: Thie Rev. Stanley E. Showden, B,A., B.D. in charge. “0 Come, Let Us Worship’. K-GV A member of St Thomas’ Woman s Auxiliary will be in attendance at all morning ser- vices at St. Thomas’ in {he Parish Hall to look after c1 il- dren 7 years of age and under of parents wishing to attend the services. 7.30 p.m .eExrensong. 9.30 am .â€"-Matt-ins. St. Thomas’ Church, Millbrook 11.15 a.m.â€"â€"Holy Communion Christ Church, Bailieboro MLLBROOK D. L. Johns, Pastor. Sunday Services 10 a.m.â€"Sunday School 11.00 a.m.â€"Worship Service, 7.30 p.m.â€"Evenzinsg Service 8.00 p.m.â€"W.ednesday, Pray- er and Bible Study. 8.06 p.mâ€"Friday, Young Pec- ples Meeting. ‘ c -V:.I- Z n, Zion Pentecostal Church Grade 4. Victoria Medd. The above are all pupils cf Mrs. MasseyvCooke. PRESBYTERIAN Centreville and Millbrook . ‘ -. H‘ 7.} ‘ “x. Getald it. hruhdfi. .v.- PARISH OF CAVAN Anglican Church of Canada. The Churches SUNDAY, JULY 12, 1959 Mirror-Reporter Pentecostal Assemblies of CAVAN Te ephone collefi Keene 83v. 1 if -: 0 an? Peterborough Ri-2 433 Barrett Fur Far: IIIIIIIIIIIIEKREEI mama rates by 3.....lllbfitta'g ZIIE LICENSED AUCTIOi Farm Stock, Furnitm‘e R. JOHN PAYNE Licensed Auctione‘ PONTYPOOL. ONT! Phone Collect Bethany I Sell Anything, Any? Anywhere Northumberiand OAKLEY. STAN DISH, DIRECT WIRE T0 T0 Sunday Morning At St. Andrew’s Member Brokerâ€"Dealers‘ ation of Ontario Albert Waxer 81 W; Sole owner I" cause Where your trea there will your heart ! Matthew 6:24, “N0 111 serve two masters; Yo serve God and mummy» “Fools gold vs the great price” Our joli bceome a ministry of we illustrate he related a tn of a well-toâ€"do man who to help a fellow citiz neeeded assistance bad] himself was going on journey so he dedded (-1 this carpenter vs ith the of building a high-grad for him, to be ready v returned, and placing disposal funds suffic cover all costs. The ca undertook the job, bu way' to the temptatio inferior material into t so as to keep extra mo himself. When his 91 returned the house was and the key handed to 11 cf, who handed it bacl builder to w horn he had to gixe pcssession of the Each of us is building to-day. Whether it $114 mansion in the sky or depends on the kind of 1 July 5th, 1959, Mr. F Indoo, Fairmoun‘, in Always a very acceptab] supply, his message we on Matthew 6 219-34, The of Jesus’ Sermon on the dealing with the Ch duty and responsibility choices in financial afi‘ Peterborongb, Ri 2- "" 425 Wm! Street PETERBOBOUGH, ON? '1'. J. Carley QC. (189 Elm, Maple, Basswco: Timber Wan' CASH for dead 0: Grip ed Horses and Cows. Top price for old hors Hoy Lum South Monaghan: PHONE 22 BAIL Ash aid Pine Timb STANDUG PBEFE‘E may, Judy 9, 11 Stanley Milli AUGTIONEE PHONE COLLECT Securitie Phone I‘llâ€"54588 I. 0. SWO W. C. Lech B.A