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Eee ------------------ b ~ ¥ from the standpoint of service, in the f © Waich this label: Tt tolls when . ~ Vol. LXVIIIL Jie iti Ss Farmer, Publisher. ~~ CLEAN iL UP! sf. UP! pi BRIGHTEN "Nature gives us a splendid opportunity twice a year to clean up. Many people make full use of these opportunities and as a "rarely fail in making a comfortable living. If we could only get people to see that dead grass, weeds, broken bottles, tin cans, ashes, fallen fences, broken branches, and all kinds of the other junk are the accumulation of obstacles to the attainment of comfort and 'success. The work that is done in cleaning up is one of the best of labor-savers. Those weeds and that dead grass are hotbeds for future weeds and more dead grass. The broken fences and untidy brush piles are always in the way. They could be converted into kindling or a fine bonfire which is as good as an annual bath to clean things up. Old tin cans and other thrown out articles could help to make the foundation for the future cement road to Peterboro. If you have old iron Isaac Turner will buy it from you. If your gate hangs on one hinge you waste enough time opening and shutting that gate to pay for many hinges. Out on many farms there is enough old machinery to buy a new mower or some labor-saving device for the kitchen. Cleaning up is the finest investment anyone can make. Next to cleaning up is brightening up. There is a great deal being said about the depression. If fact with some. it is the "Slough of despond" or the pit of despair. That depression will never cease until the people who have enough money to do ordinary business go ahead and do it. Every dollar that is stuck in the toe of a stocking or kept idling in the bank is a dollar which might help to bring back reasonably good times. We don't want great booms of prosperity. 'They go to our heads. We speculate and fool ourselves into thinking we are richer than we are. But we do need common sense and courage sufficient to do buying for the ordinary business life. The fact of the matter is we are very close to a turn in the affairs of the world where we could live in peace and plenty with- out excessive labors and with much time in which to enjoy our- selves. All that is in our way could be removed by common sense and reasonabe goodwill toward other people. Try the clean up idea for a year or two if you are one of those who have not already tried it. Rake up the rubbish, burn it or cart it away. Pile things up so that you can find them and know what you possess. When you have stuff about you that you do not know is yours, money is just being wasted. You can take stock just as well with a garden rake, a hammer and nails or a paint brush, as you can with a pe neil, paper and many figures. Clean up, brighten up, it is good business. terule t people are the ones who stand well with the banker, who 2 year ago, when he moved to Oshawa. The sheriff has not yet made plans for the future, It is learned on good authority that James Blanchard, M.P.P. for North Ontario will be the new sheriff. It is understood that he has been of- fered the position and had accepted. Sheriff Paxton has not yet fully recovered from a severe illness of over a year ago, and he is retiring now to conserve his strength and take a well merited rest. --Oshawa Times ------p ; DIED Mr. Andrew J. Stalter, a well known citizen of Oshawa, and a member of the Parks Commission since its inception in 1906, died on Wednesday of last week,. \ W. E. N. SINCLAIR ELECTED BENCHER Mr. W. E. N. Sinclair, K.C, M.P.P,, has been electer a Bencher of the Law Society of Ontario. He finished fifth among 61 candidates, thirty of whom were to be elected, and secured the highest vote of any new candidate. Benchers hold office for a term of five years, when they are eligible for re- election. They are the governing body of the Law Society for the Province. Mr. Sinclair is the first Bencher to be elected from Oshawa, Col. J. E. Farewell, K.C., Whitby, former Crown Attorney was a Bench- er for several years. Mr. Sinclair was nomiated by the Ontario County Law Association, the members of which co-operated heartily to secure his his election, and are now pleased to have one of their number elected to this position. --Oshawa Times -------- SHERIFF PAXTON ANNOUNCES HIS RESIGNATION Will Retire From Office on July 1, After Forty-Four Years as Sheriff of Ontario County. The announcement, of the voluntray retirement of Sheriff Paxton in July was made public in Whitby on April 17. This brings to a conclusion forty- four years of faithful service rendered - by Sheriff Paxton to Ontario County, 'MR. R. M. HOLTBY On Tuesday, April 28, at the C.N.E. Grounds, Royal Agricultural Arena, Toronto, Mr. R. M. Holtby will con- duct the National Holstein Sale, as Sales Manager. We have just printed a 64 page pedigree catalogue for this great sale. After six years as Field Secretary for the Canadian Holstein Breeders' Associa- tion, Mr. Holtby has' taken up business as Live. Stock Broker. He is eminently fy oo heriff. Cg Ss Paxton was appointed to fis present office in July 1887, to succeed his father, who was sheriff for a number of years. When he re- tires in July Sheriff Paxton will have completed fifty years as sheriff, as he . worked under his father previous to _ his appointment: He has the unique 'record of being the oldest sheriff, he has a thorough knowledge of Holsteins; is reliable and active; and has a host of riends in Canada, from Halifax to Vancouver. - _ Mr. Holtby's friends. are every success. province, Sheriff Paxton was born in Port Perry, and came to Whitby, in 1881, I well fitted for this work, as PORT PERRY ST THE ADVERTISING MEDIUM OF PORT PERRY AND VICINITY aed Poo > soil Te ou Lop iii SI " 2 g PORT PERRY, ONT., THURSDAY, APRIL 23rd, 1931 Field. . .. ihere have been rumors that the Lorn sorer Act would not be enforced this year. Such rumors are unfounu- ed. 'the Frovincial Entomoiogist in March called a meeting of the corn borer inspectors, discussed with them wneir duvies and gave instructions that here shoulda be no slackening up in the entorcement 'of the Act. He said the borer was just as dangerous as ever ana only safeguard against serious loss to the corn lay in a thorough clean-up every year; each iarmer doing his share. It was point- ed out that the weather was a very important factor in determining whether we could get a reduction in ue number of borers any particular year. Some' years the weather would lavor the insect so much that all a good clean-up could do would be t» prevent a very large increase. Qther years the weather would help us and there would be a decrease. Farmers should bear in mind that there seems no prospect of its being sate to withdraw the Corn Borer Act for many years to come; in fact we may have to require a compulsory clean-up for ages just as they have to in parts of Europe, the home of. the borer. Hence the wise course for farmers to follow is to adopt the best method of handling their corn fields each year so that they will have little or no handpicking to do. Many farmers have already reached this stage others should try to follow their example. The inspectors will gladly give any helpful suggestions in their power. Owing to economic conditions all over the province it is specially desirable this year that clean-up of corn fields be completed early, so that expenses be kept as low as possible, consistent with efficiency. Hence farmers and corn growers in cities and towns are urged to co-operate by having all corn remnants destroyed not later than May 20th. Any person wishing to get further information on the borer and the best methods of control should write to the Director of Statistics and Publications, East Block, Parliament Buildings, Toronto, and ask for a copy of bul- letin No. 358. L. Caesar, Provincial Entomologist. Oscar H. Downey, Corn Borer Inspect- or. Outstanding 1931 Ford Models See them at-- Port Perry, Ont. Carnegie Motor Sales A Te Clear the Corn, Scugog Group No. 5 of the Women's As- sociation are :Mrs. Geo. Sweetman, Mrs. J. Elford, Mrs. R. Burnham, Mrs, R. Reader and Mrs. J. Sweetman. | They entertainted about 78 of their , friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sweetman, Tuesday, April 14th. Mrs. Joblin read a story about food for the body and food for the Soul. A good report was given by our visiting committee. Our Blue Bird Quilt is progressing, After the meeting closed we were invited to the dining room where we did justice. The collection amounted to $15.50. We had a very interesting Y.P.A. meeting last week, Mr. L. Sweetman, was in charge. Rev. Mr. Elford gave a review of Joshua. Mr. J. Joblin took the topic about Citizenship. Mr. A. Rogerson has moved back to his summer home. Mr. P. Williams and Mr. W. Samells spent the week end with their Cart- wright friends. Mr. and Mrs. H. Sintzel of Toronto, were Sunday guests of his sister, Mrs. J. Aldred. Mr. and Mrs. A. Prentice and Leona visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Prentice at Port Perry. Mr. and Mrs. W. Crozier of Man- chester were the guests of thelr daughter Mrs. Geo. Samells, on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. R. Prentice and family visited her sister, Mrs. A. Brown, at Epsom, on Sunday. Mrs. W. Wannamaker of Oshawa, visited her sister Mrs. Pettitt, on Monday. Miss G. Dodsley visited friends in Blackstock, over the week end Mr. Earl Reader of Toronto, visited his parents and friends, over the week end. J Mr. and Mrs. C. Hardy and Clara were unday guests of her sister, Mrs, D. Hope. Mr. C. Nichols of Honeys' Corners, moved on to the Ben Pettit farm, this week. Mr. and Mrs. N. Aldred, Mr. and Mrs. J..Morrish, and Bill of Toronto, visited Mr, J. Aldred, one day last week, Mr. and Mrs. D. Cherrie and Viola of Oshawa, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Jeffrey. Mr. and Mrs. S. Rodman visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ashton, recently. Mr. and Mrs, P. Williams; Mr. and Mrs. M. William, Mr. and Mrs. A. Walker, of Whitby; Mr. and Mrs. Hinkson of Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. N. ' ' Aldred, Miss Hinton and Mr. W. Hadley of Toronto were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs. H. Williams. Tee SHERIFF PAXTON RETIRES (Oshawa Daily Times) The announcement of the coming retirement of Sheriff J. F. Paxton from the duties he has performed so last forty-four years, came as a surprise to most faithfully for the people in this district. It was known that a year or so ago Sheriff Paxton suffered a severe illness, which left indelible traces upon his physigue, but it was not generally known that he contemplated retiring from the office of sheriff of Ontario County. Sheriff Paxton has not only filled his office for a period longer than usual, but he has done it exceptionally well. special qualities of understanding good nature, and restraint, and Sheriff Paxton had them all in good measure. His geniality endeared him to his thousands of friends and acquaintances, for the sheriff numbers his friends in the thousands. Active participation in the development of keen amateur sport was his life-long hobby, and he delighted, particularly, in giving the youth of his community opportunities for developing their decites to participate in clean and healthful pastimes. ! Although retiring from the position of Sheriff, Mr. Paxton has by no means outlived his years of useful life. He is still vigorous and hardy, and has the will and the strength to enjoy the years of "leisure which lie ahead of him. He is retiring with the full knowledge that he earned his rest, and that his friends and well- wishers in Oshawa and Whitby, and throughout the length and breadth of Canada, wish him many years to en- joy the leisure to which his lengthy term of service entitles him. een Bo BLACKSTOCK The regular meeting of the W. A. of St. John's Church was held at the home of Miss Mary Parr, with an at- tendance of 35 members and visitors. After the opening exercises, a lengthy business session followed during which Mrs. (Rev.) Whittaker and Mrs, Robt. Mahood were appointed as dele- gates to the annual convention to be held in Toronto in May. The auto- graph quilt was on display and a | hearty vote of thanks was tendered 'the Dorcas Sec., Mrs. F. Bailey, for Top- Coach or Tudor | Centre--Coupe Bottom--Roadster The duties of sheriff call for will 3 cessful and satisfactory completion of the quilt. The Literature Sec., Mrs. J. R. McLaughlin, reported that the contest work in conection with the Study Book, had been completed and sent to Toronto. The first chapter of the new Study Book was taken by Mrs. J. R. McLaughlin. Parts of the last Toronto Board meeting were reac by Mrs. T. Smith and an article from the Living Message by Mrs. George Nesbitt. The program in charge of Mrs. E. Darcy, consisted of Readings by Miss Florence Fair, Mrs. A. L. Bailey, Mrs W. Crawford, and Mrs. T. Smith Lunch was served and a vote of thanks tendered Miss Parr for the use of her home. A most delightful evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith recently when they entertainec about 36 of their friends to a pro- gressive euchre. The prizes were wor by Mrs. John English and Mr. Wallace Marlow. Mr. Norton VanCamp and three friends from Elmira spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs, A. Van. Camp. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fitchette and Joyce are at present in Hull, Quebec We are glad to know that Mrs. A Wright is progressing nicely after her recent tonsil operation in the Port Perry Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. C. Smith and Mrs. R. Mahood were in Toronto on Sunday calling on Mrs. Robt. Archer, who is improving surely, if slowly. She is able to get around now with the aid of crutches. Mrs. T. Smith spent Friday last with her brother Mr. Howard Lamb and family of Lindsay. On Tuesday evening of last week nearly 100 friends and pupils of Mrs. Roy Leask, (formerly Miss Kathleen Phoenix) met at the home of Mrs. John Forder and spent a most enjoy- able evening. The principal event took place when Mr. A. L. Bailey, chairman of the School Board, asked Mr. and Mrs. Leask to accept on be- half of those present, a splendid shower of beautiful and useful gifts, chief among which was a chair from Blackstock S. S. No. 5. After speeches by the bride and groom and Trustee Carl Wright, the remainder of the evening was spent in a social time and serving lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Mountjoy were in Brooklin on Friday last attending the funeral of the late Mr. Tordiff. '| Monday afternoon and helped clean ZION Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Fleury and Miss Thelma Fleury, also Mrs. Thos. Heatlie, motored down from Toronto to Port Hoover on Sunday. A number of men made a bee oft up the Pleasant Point Cemetery. The Public School opened its doors again on Monday morning after the Easter vacation. There are a few new pupils for the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. "Gamble and friends, of Toronto, motored down and spent Sunday with Mrs. Silas Jacobs. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Mortimeer and Miss Florence Mortimeer, spent Sun- day with friends at Little Britain. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Casey, Valentia, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell on Tuesday. "Quite a number attended the sale of live stock and implements of Mr. R. Kerr, on Tuesday. The farmers are quite busy working on the land. With little rain, the ground seems quite dry, giving the farmers an early start. A number attended the dance at Oakwood on Wednesday night. All report a good time. 'Mr. and Mrs. Harding of Seagrave, were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Moase. Mrs. Silas Jacobs is visiting for a Prompt payment of subscription 1 her work in connection with the suc- baking committee are Mrs. L. be much appreciated 4 $1.50 per year in advance r Hall, Mrs. Edgar Wooldridge, Mrs. W. Stokes, Miss Ella Western. Tea committee Mrs. Sloan, Mrs. Wilson. Table committee, Mrs. Stanley Hall, Mrs. Fred Western, Mrs. McTaggart, Mrs. M. Osborne, Mrs, Francis Stokes, Mrs. Norman Jacobs. Pantry Com- mittee, Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. Eagleson, Mrs. Stokes, Mrs. Wooldridge, Mrs. Lillico, Mrs. Rogers. Sports com- mittee, Messrs. E. Wooldridge, Loy Rogers, Joseph Short. Ticket sellers, Messrs. Sam Hall and James Wilson. Doorkeepers, Messrs. Bert. McTaggart and Howard Hall. A short program consisted of a readings by Elva Hall and Ida McTaggart. The meeting closed by singing "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." Proceeds $8.70. A dainty lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. E. Wooldridge, Mrs. J. Wilson, Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. Fred Western and a social half hour spent. A number from the section gathered at Port Hoover School on Thursday night to hear the report given by the delegate to the Ontario Educational Association Convention, that was held in Toronto recently. Mr. Bruce Sloan spent a short time with friends at Brown's School. Mr. and Mrs. John Grills, of Val- entia, were recent guests of Mrs. F. Western. Seagrave Report of Seagrave School for the Easter term. Names in order of merit, Sr. IV--Allin Mark 73. Jr. IV--Fernie Moon 64; Dorothy Reynolds 58 Sina Irwin 48. Jr. IlI--Jean Harding 78, (hon.); Clifford Short 71, Alexa Stone 68, Charlie Short 67, Reta McLean 61. Sr. II--Helen Short 78 (hon.); Thelma Harding 72, Kenneth Scott 66. Jv. II--Harold Scott 74, Walter Fishley 65. Sr. I--Evelyn Harding 79 (hon.); James Short 78 (hon.); Ruby-MecCoy 73, Adela Wooldridge 70, Clara Wool- dridge 61. Sr. Pr.--Carl Sornberger 77 (hon.) M. Armstrong, Teacher The friends of Mrs. W. Frise will be sorry to know she is in the hospital at Philadelphia, U.S.A., having under- gone a very serious operation a few days ago. A speedy recovery is hoped for. Mr. and Mrs. T. Barry and Mr. Mills, of Toronto, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Moon, on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. C. Beadle, of Lindsay, spent Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Beadle's. Mr. John Mark was a business visitor at Toronto on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. McKnight and family and Miss M. McKnight were visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Scott, on Sunday. Miss Louise Haley, of Whitby, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Harding, over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. C. Sleep, of Lindsay, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. C. Sleep, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Orr Shunk, of Port Perry, visiting with Mr. and Mrs. W. Clarke, on Sunday. Miss Ruth Brochel in Oshawa on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Elmer Mitchell, of Toronte, spent a holiday with his parents re- cently. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Stone visiting in Toronto over the week end. The latter's mother, Mrs. Hood, of To- ronto accompanied them home and will spend a holiday here. Mr. Mac. McMillan in Oshawa on Saturday. Mrs. S. J. Wooldridge has returned home from Toronto. Pleased to report her mother, Mrs. Leask, somewhat improved in health. Mr. and Mrs. M. Stone and daughter Mildred, visiting in Port Perry on short time with friends at Eden. The Women's Association met on | Thursday afternoon, April 16th, at| the home of Mrs. L, Hall. The after- noon was spent in quilting and the business meeting was opened by the President, Mrs. Norman Jacobs, in the chair and by singing a verse of "There is work to do for Jesus." The Aid repeated the Lord's Prayer. The Bible reading was taken by Miss Me- Farland. It was decided that each member answer the roll call next meeting with a verse of the Bible. It that the following committee work for the anniversary on the 24th of May next: Mrs. Jacobs, and Miss Rogers, and that they get all the necessary things, such as meat, bread, etc. The Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. Sleep and family, of Brooklin, visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ewen, on Sunday, Mrs. R. S. Long, of Myrtle, spend- ing a few days with her daughter, Mrs. R. Scott. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brown, Mr. W. Brown, and Miss West, of Toronto, guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Rogers, on Sunday. Mrs. A. Bruce visiting relatives in Toronto on Friday last. Miss Muriel Clarke, of Pleasant was moved and seconded and carried, Point, visiting Miss. Marion Eagleson on Sunday. 1 Mr. and Mrs. A. Snyder of Toronto, spent a few days in the vicinity. We understand Mr. and Mrs. Snyder will reside here for the summer months.