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'McCLINTOCK PORT PERRY, ONT. erry. but it To- ro ThOMt CAFR to caTry out the : Tr Ty Ol Pp of bein ing a musical treat to the : i So the 'metry company came, bringing their Wi girls with them--one hundred and twenty persons in all. They travelled in three great motor busses, and upon their arrival were class having provided a fine supper for them, thoroughly enjoyed. ; ; It is merely a statement of fact, to say that the eoncert put Lon by this splendid male chorus was the finest musical event Port Perry Nad ever enjoyed. The seventv trained men's voices which was most 8 | were played upon by their leader Mr. Liii.uy, ws an organist would play upon his instrument; and the volums of tone was rich and in such numbers as the "Lost Cthord" and swoot and con- trolled to a mére whisper of melody in th: "Volga Boat Song." ~7 First came a group of three numbers hy the chorus--"Ye Watchers and Ye Holy One" (Davison); "Sweet and Low '(Barnby) ; "The Bells of St. Marys" (Adams). Otie could feel a ® | perceptible thrill as the audience realized the-unusual quality of |. the singing, the rich volume; absolute time, clearness of enuncia- tion, and appreciative expression which these numbers brought out. nah KEE 4 In the rendering of "Come to the Fair' (Marth), a new ele a Soprano with a tion," - . : To say that the audience was delighted is to put it mildly. Thé applause was most enthusiastic, and for an Shcre ge chorus y Boy. . Next. came Norma. French, a little mite, but clever. Her rendition of "Mrs. McDuffy at the Ball Game," was an exhibition of memory and an appreciation of the humor of the situation quite remarkable in a child. Her encore-- What Lizzie Got", aptly illustrated the fate of the small child when big folk are served first. : . The second group of songs by the choir comprised--*"Reapers' Song" (Davison); "John Peel' (Andrews); "Laudamus" (Prothero) ; with "Eight Bells" a humorous number as encore. Miss Jean D. Graham sang "Villanelle," (Del A'Qua), a num- * | ber that gave excellent scope for the sweetness of voice, range of tone, and great voice control that have given Miss Graham such en enviable place among soprano singers. Miss Graham sang "Little Brown Bird" as an encore. ~The Pianistes gave a number entitled "Danse Macabre" or the Death Dance, in which the dead carry on high festival until (the cock crow announcing the approach of morning sends the spirits back to their graves. The theme was well rendered, with that eerie touch that one would expect to characterize so ghostly a scene. In gay contrast was the encore--*"The Hussars' Dance." These young ladies--Miss Adie Kinsman and Miss Irene Thomp- son, added greatly to the beauty of the music of the evening by their sympathetic accompaniments. Miss Kinsman-also presided at the organ. et The third group of songs was particularly fine. The first number was the "Volga Boat Song" in which the boatmen are heard coming up the river, and as they come the volume of their song increases, Then they pass and the song dies .away in the distance, until only a sweet whisper of the melody is heard. Next was "Liza Lady" a beautiful plantation melody, full of that sweet- ness that has endeared negro songs to the hearts of music lovers. Last of that group was "The Lost Chord." Its majestic volume of tone was splendidly shown, full measure, and an ecstacy of feeling that the great chords of a mighty organ would justify. "H-may be that only in heaven, I shall hear that grand Amen," Following this Norma French gave some readings, the most popular of which was the one in which a description was given of L the lady who always found time to powder her nose, ending with a very fine demonstration of that most important toilet ceremony. The encore wag "Just Like a Man." In the fourth group of songs there were included--"Rolling down to Rio" (German), and two other numbers that are worthy of-special mention. The first of these two was the "Italian Street Song" in which Miss Graham sang the obligato. This song was one of the high points in the concert, showing to advantage the value of the fine training that this organization has received. "Wouf" was a humorous number given by request, and would fit admirably into a cantata entitled "Red Riding Hood." The vocal combat was a friendly contest between the tenors "and bassos, followed by a remarkable rendition of "Then You'll Remember Me" and Rocked in. the Cradle of the Deep" sung at the same time. The effect was very pleasing. = The concert closed with all standing while-the choir sang that fine old ballad--"The Boys of the Old Brigade" in memory and honor of those who died in the Great War. § So ended that evening of rare musical charm, and the people of Port Perry feel greatly indebted to Mr. Beatty and his choir for their generosity in coming here to give of their best. fare. If Lloyd ical | round towns; avenue roads entertained by the Ladies' Bible Class of the United Church, this| ngs a week (for doing nothing) from e were in too many cases inclined to do ce their pay. : Fo "of keen business competition any 'considerable h Jeople are a serious menace to the national wel- , "George can remove this menace and at the same time launch a constructive program that may become the founda- tion of a greater national efficiency then he should merit the heartiest support of the British electorate. Audacious as his plan seems there is more than a possibility of success if a truly national Spirit can be infused into the 'people. : © +. THE BRITISH LIBERAL PROGRAM 1--Roads and bridges, i.e., national trunk roads; ring roads to new suburbs; by-passes to relieve Congested traffic; improvement of rural roads; reconstruction of 2--Rapid building of houses to rent at small rates. 3--Extension of telephone service. 4--Electrical development. 6--London passenger transport. ' In these first six. schemes, so the Lloyd George Liberals de- clare, they will find direct work for more than 600,000 of the unemployed in the first year, » Roads and Bridges . Roads and bridges are the largest scheme in the proposals. For financing, they propose to capitalize part of the road fund which is now bringing in an annual income of $125,000,000. They will raise a road fund loan of probably $600,000,000. Sinking fund and interest charges are to be met from the road fund income which is increasing at the rate of $10,000,000 a year. Interest and sinking fund charges of the proposed loan, so the Liberal con- tend will absorb only a small part of the road fund income and th mm "der will be left for use on current road work. Lib 1.ls estimate that of their six main lines of employment, ae, that of drainage, will require contributions from the national exchequer. And against this expenditure they set these items of financial gain." 1---Repayment to the Treasury in two years of $155,000,000 owing by the unemployment insurance fund. 2--Restoration to work and wages involved in the scheme would increase the national revenue, on the existing basis of taxa- tion; by $50,000,000 a year. X Economy of unproductive expenditure particularly on un- necessary armaments, J 4--Swollen land values due to the 'public construction of new roads and town-planning, would be automatically appropriated by the state and municipalities and would thus provide a substantial margin for the relief of rates and taxes. "In view of these facts," comment an official outline of the scheme, "we are entitled to say and do say with complete con- fidence, that the Liberal plan for conquering unemployment will not add one penny to the national or local taxation." Sir John Simon's View of the Situation. Sir John declared that nothing was more remarkable than the way Lloyd George had concentrated public attention on his "Orange Book" (the name by which the ex-Premieris pamphlet on the unemployment problem is known)." He (Sir John) had ex- amined the whole propositiion, and when he landed in this country from India had tested it by every means in his power. He con- tinued: " "Childish Criticisms" "The more I do so, the more I am struck by the fact that, as those proposals are based upon the most careful details gathered under expert investigation and advice, and I am struck still more with the sterility and childishness of the criticisms which have been brought against them. If I thought those proposals were a mere slipshod glittering tinsel, hastily composed for the purpose of dangling something attractive before the eyes of the electorate, I would be the first to say would have nothing to do with them. "Instead, I found a Liberal program based on serious and im- portant proposals dealing with world. peace, industrial co-opera- tion, the return of sound finance and the development of the country. The proposals dealing with unemployment formed an essential part of that program, but were not the whole of it." It is certain that some rather drastic steps will have to be taken to mend conditions in Britain. Take the case of the coal miners. Thousands of them were fed and clothed this winter because of the generosity of the public but that procedure cannot continue; as it is not only a burden upon the public, but a real danger to the morale of the miners. And yet the conditions which have caused this economic disaster are likely to continue if not to grow. worse. Modern mining machinery reduces the number of miners required and modern substitutes for coal reduce the de- mand for what has been a staple of British commerce. It is curious to note the steady advance of what in the past has been considered socialistic; and the peculiar part of it is that all three parties have what would be considered socialistic planks in their platforms. Can Britain guess right this time? More. Can any party stay in power long enough to carry out any constructive program? C. N. R. Engine Derailed Near Manchester. For the second time this year traffic was suspended on the 'Whitby-Lindsay branch of the C.N.R., when the morning train was derailed a little north of Manchester after the rainstorm of May 2nd. The first washout was at Brooklin, and took quite a bit of filling. On this occasion the roadbed had been undermined, but there was no serious indicationn of danger, as the ties and rails were no moved. The first sign of trouble was the spreading of the rails, and the engineer just had time to apply the emergency and air -after shutting oc the steam. Then the engine slid off into the ditch and rolled over onto its side, taking the tender with it. Both engineer and fireman managed to jump free and escaped 'serjous injury, although both were bruised and Engineer Crossin 'had a cut in his forehead. The baggage car also jumped the 'track, but remained upright; but the passenger coach stayed on nd a severe shaking the passengers were unhurt. -to remove the wreck and restore it to the rails were not entirely successful. The engine was turned right side up, but it sank axle deep in the mud. The tender had to be ose from the engine. e wheel base of the tender was en- Monday that the engine was finally lifted it requi eC n the mud up to the ition to stand the ) derricks to lift it. The} nk ol LXVIL_ Subeription pris $150 e uhémployment 2 Tor which be was oo v. Ee Sole f that they could | Mrs. (Rev.) Powell, Mrs. T. Smith the | and Miss Florence Fair, are in To- Tonto this week attending the 43rd annual meeting of the Woman's Aux- iliary held in St. Anne's Parish Hall. The moving pictures in the town- ship hall, last Friday night, under the auspices of the A.Y.P.A. of St. John's, Church, were a decided success 'and enjoyed by everyone so much that it was decided to have them again 'with different films, next Friday night May 10th. Mrs. A. Rahm, Dorothy and Irene, | Miss Lizzie Collett, and Mr. Walter Slute, spent Sunday in Raglan, with Mr. and Mrs, Albert Slute. Mr. A. L. Bailey is to be congratu- lated in lighting his bowser, his resi- dence and the residence of his father. Mr. F. Bailey, with electricity. If there were a few more like Arthur in Blackstock, we wouldn't need the Hydro. Miss Eva Parr, of Toronto, spent the week end at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Parr. Miss Mary Jane Parr, of Toronto, has moved into her new home in the village and we are very pleased to extend to her a very hearty welcome. The annual meeting of the Victorian Women's Institute held at the home of Smith Bros. on Wednesday afternoon last had an attendance of 75. The president Mrs. Leslie Graham pre- sided and the meeting opened with devotional exercises followed by the roll call -answered withthe -member- ship fee of 25c. Tt was moved and carried that there be corporate service in the" Anglican church on Sunday, May 19th. Mrs. John Baker, of Hampton, the District President, pre- sided during the election of officers. By an unanimous vote all the officers were re-elected for the coming year. The * business session finished, the meeting was favored with an intru- mental by Miss Lila Hooey, a reading by Mrs. R. Mahood, and a short ad- dress by Mrs. Baker. Lunch served. Mrs. Robt. Archer, Miss Jessie Monette and Mr. Harry Vincent, of Toronto, visited recently with Mrs. Archer's mother Mrs. R. Mahood. Miss Florence McLaughlin, of the teaching staff, Toronto, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McLaughlin, Several of our young people attend- ed the dances in Port Perry on Tues- day and Wednesday evenings of last week. We are sorry to report that Mr. S. A. Devitt, had the misfortune to dis- locate his shoulder on Wednesday last. He had taken his car full of members to the Institute meeting at Smith Bros. and then gone to call on Mr. I. Byers. While there he was helping tie in some cattle and one of them knocked him down on the cement. We hope he will soon be himself again. Mr, and Mrs. J. R. McLaughlin and Florence spent Saturday in Peterboro. We are pleased to know that Miss Kate McLaughlin, who is in training in the Peterboro Hospital, has quite recovered from her recent illness and able to be on duty again. Mrs. John Wright spent Saturday with friends in Cavan. We are glad to see Mrs. Albert Wright around again after her recent accident, Evening service in St. John's Church on Sunday next will be con- ducted by Rev. Mr. Nind, of Port Perry, his service being taken by Mr. Powell. On Sunday evening last (Rev.) Mrs. Powell took two of our young men, Messrs. Wm. Hamilton and Roy Pent- land, to Bowmanville to be confirmed with several more in the Anglican Church by the Bishop of Toronto. Miss Marjorie Marlow, of Toronto, spent the week end with her mother Mrs. John Marlow. Mr. Weir Swain, of Timmins, Ys visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Swain. . The young people of the United Church League paid a friendly visit to their sister League in Port Perry, on Monday evening of last week and a very pleasant time was reported by all, A car accident occurred on Saturday evening last when a car from Toronto ran into one driven .by Mr. Harry VanCamp, on his way from Port Perry. ~ The collision happened just north of Blackstock. "Both cars were damaged but none of the decupants injured, 1 BE IN. LOVING MEMOR of John Cook, who died May He was taken without His goi