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On ows aa in. We will be + to ae : them to you: : . MCLINTOCK & had nly 0 one case in the district here follows a very lightening | been taken into account, and ast century, education above preacher, the lawyer, the doctor- nding man in the open country, friend to all. There were few few papers, few magazines, few' ulture and science, free and ; a } g be, a man of less general intel 'tha that of many in the pews. "It was easy to get people to go fo church in those days--there | where else to go. The church Was their social centre, the camp! their Chatauqua, Ecclesiasti al controversy rallied the faithful / several standards. There were ho automobiles." i A successful rural pastor was a ed the secret of his success, and reply was:, i "The aim of this church is to crete the highest moral and religious pfluence possible; to make the community a unit; to afford means for' tainment and culture of the high t order and type, so that the rising | ation may be kept as free as posible from the deteriorating influ- fice: of city life. We preach rural fe from the pulpit, and use every ns possible to create a. sentiment for the next generation to stick to soil." Note this significant stateme nt: "The township has not had alified constable or justice ot et To for about thirty years, and ourt for thirty years." ons were given for conséription: : to the colors @ very superior principles of patiiotism { ann | 4.061,606.89. senveners | 20,598.18 Prince Albert Mr, Wm. Martyn gave 12 of the W. CiT. U. members: a sleigh ride out to his home last week where the Union beld their meeting. Visitors were Mrs. Bates and Mrs, Marshall. $14.25 was collected to help fight for a dry Ontario. Mr. Martyn served lunch and the party left with many good wishes for hostess. { Don't forget the social on Friday, March 24. © On Wednesday, March 16th, Rev. 1]. W. Totton united in marriage Mr. William E. Ward of Oshawa, to Miss Minnie M. Lambe, daughter of Mr. Henry Lambe of Myrtle, at the resi- dence of the bride's father. On: Wednesday, March 15th at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. J. W. Totten united in marriage Mr. George A: Taylor of High Point; to Miss Diana Johnson, of Uxbridge, Blackstock Our local squad is still growing, i+) The latest additions .are Wm, Craw: |. oj handy 0 : present. haphazard method of enlistment. The first class of men who should be called upon for service are the | fit men who could be released from their present occupations ous loss to anyone. Probably this class would be sufficient to complete the: forces that | is pledged to supply. { 'country could thus fuliil its obligations without serious loss of | or serious disturbance of its internal economy. ! A system of wise selection should appeal strongly to every loyal ber of the community. It is not contrary to the spirit of true for which the Empire is fighting... That liberty for which a man in not fight is not deserving of the name. No man is free from the of defending the State. | Tt is not suggested that the proposed System of Selection should be anent, Extraordinary need justifies extraordinary measures. | 'Ordinarily, no person would think of flooding his home with water. an action under ordinary circumstances would be a fair evidence of ity. . To call out the fire department and turn the hose on to the e when there was no fire would be the act of a madman. But when the house'is blazing, the case is altered. Then your ured decorations and furnishings are less important thar your home you turn on the hose: ; Ordinarily men do not take rifles and shoot attics men. Men who such things are locked up as a menace to the community--too dan- s to be-at large. But when war breaks out; when Civilization" s house has been set on nen men must struggle, and fight, and Slay to keep back the tle ring is running just as it always did--the birds sing, the * Nature is going on with apparent unconcern. ~ There is no In this town death and Sestfustion do not lurk in cor- 33 recruits now, The Loys are work- ing hard at their drill but are handi- capped because of the lack of rifles. They get a lot of fun out of basket balk and are getting quite skilled at the games Next Friday they are giving a Patriotic Concert and are practising hard for it. This will be a busy weeks for them. The Epworth League is giving them a supper on Wednesday evening, the Anglican church a social evening on Thursday and their own concert on Friday. We have a Home Guard formed here with twenty on the roll, it ought to be fifty. The Agricultural Class, public speeking contest was well attended, but it does not do to talk till the wee sma' hours. -------- Additional Locals The Fire Brigade had a little run | last Saturday afternoon when fire broke out in the engine room of the Lucas grain elevator. The damage || done was slight, but it was fortunate !| that the fire was discovered in its 1 early stages, or the loss might have {| been' serious. 000 There was a lively scurrying around in town last week when the water main burst, but it was mended. ~ -- 000 | BORN---At Port Perry, on Soturday, March 18, 1916, to Mr. and Mrs. John Nasmith, a son: -- 000 The early robin has been seen by three people i in Port ery: 'complete auditors™ report is 'being published, 'and copies can be had on application to the Clerk, | Mr. w H Harris, about Abe, jon off Some Glad Day The W. C, 1. U. convention song. Published by reguest. All round the world The ribbon white 1s twined; All round the world The glorious light has shined; All round the world our cause has right of way, We'll raise the anthem swell of victr'y Some glad day. CHORUS. It's coming! It's coming, The morn for which we pray; We'll take the world for Christ's own kingdom Some glad day. All round the world Where sounds the note of woe, There in God's strength Our ribbon white shall go; Emblem of peace, of purity's bright ray, "Twill bind oar sinstain'd earth to Heaven, Seme glad day, All round the world, All Tands and climes, The Savior's pra'se shall sing; No jarring note shall mar that rap- turous lay. "Twill rise from all the sin-sav'd nations, Some glad day. This song is sung to the music of Old Blaek Joe. gy School Report The following is the school report of S. S. No. 2, Reach for the months cf January and February. Division IV Gladys Mitchell, (honors) 83%, Chas. Wales, 70, Harry Hillcard 68, 'Aileen Thompson 65, Blanche Cook 62, Chester Butt 54, Ralph Somerville 51 Ray Cook 44. Division III Gertrude Mitchell (honors) 80%, Mildred Vernon (honors) 757. Division II Mary Wales (honors) 81%, Elmer Mitchell (honors) 77, Leila Thompson 62, : Division I Burwell Vernon, Louis Vernon, Albert Donnelly, Lil8 White, : Primer Florence Wales, Verna Niddery, Harry Donnelly, Ruby Cook, Edwin , Mitchell. The following were absent for one or more examinations, Robert Arm- strong, Sadie Wilson, Charlie Wilson, Charlie Gordon, Wallace Armstrong, Winnie Niddery, William Wentworth, Florence M. Nicholls, Teacher Pie Social at Scugog Centre Arie Social and Concert will be