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4 placed, so that the C:P.R. might build the Banff Springs Hotel on © Watch 'this label: It tells whes Your Subscription Expires wet Vol LXVILL Samuel Farmer, P -. Canadian Contacts S £ Fleeting Glimpses of Prairie and Mouftain. 4) ps : (continued from last week) ; ~~ The Convention was most interesting in a practical fashion to the delegates. Of course the general public don't care much about newspaper problems; but publishers do care. 1 One of the most pleasing features of the Convention was an address by the editor of the Manitoba Free Press, Mr. J. W. Dafoe. His message was fine and might be summarized in these words-- You can't sell a newspaper. You may sell the plant that prints it --but the influence that the paper wields is personal property of the publisher and editor. It cannot be bought because it cannot be transferred. Men who have bought newspaper plants to bolster up a cause, have wasted their money. A paper is of no value unless it honestly strives to serve its community . Regina city is indicative of the West--wide streets, fine buildings, wonderful hotels--"The Saskatchewan Hotel" would be a credit to any city. Every respsonsibility of good citizenship has been gallantly shouldered, and the result is a fine civic foundation for the greatness which the years must bring. Regina is the seat of Government for Saskatchewan and the very fine Parliament Buildings are approached by a splendidly built memorial bridge. At the™present time there is a pathetic feature regarding this bridge--no water is running under it. In- deed the whole subject of water supply is a matter of question to the casual observer. The wonder is that they can keep the city going. + Of course the restrictions on the use of water for lawns, ete., are quite severe. Railways--OC.P.R. and C.N.R--have been a + big factor in the development of Regina. Twelve lines of railway radiate in all directions. The city in 1929 had an area of 8,275 acres, including 257 acres of parks, and 75 acres of exhibition grounds. Since that time the city has continued to grow. The streets are wide, and all the public utilities are well developed. The industries include an oil refinery, automobile assembling plant (temporarily closed owing to present depression), glass factory, paint and varnish factory and all the usual plants that keep a city going and growing. It is the headquarters for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police of which Major General James McBrien has recent- ly become the head. While in Regina the editor and his wife had the pleasure of " meeting a number of former Port Perry people--Mrs. Cowdry (formerly Miss Grace Ross), Mrs. Flood, Mrs. Edgar, Mrs. Scott 4 (formerly Miss Hazel Blakeley) and Mrs. Acton (formerly Miss Bessie McMillan). GREAT CANADIAN RECREATION GROUNDS Comparisons are obvious. Consequently we shall not attempt to compare Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper Park. The fact is that anyone is lucky to be able to visit any of them, and to have stayed at them all in close succession is an event in one's life. For sheer beauty Lake Louise would be chosen. Perhaps the _ story of the young couple who first visited this scenic gem will fit the case. The bride had gone ahead, and on seeing the lake, called out "Come Jack! this is the nearest heaven you will ever be." The lake is like a-mirror in varying shades of greens and blues, 80 clear and bright that an artist would be accused of idealizing Af he painted the picture as it is. The surrounding mountains cradle this crystal gem on three sides. A vast glacier is the background--so vast that it takes a day and a half to climb it. The distances are most deceiving in that clear air. You would think that you would be able to walk round the lake in a few! minutes ; but it is over a mile long, and the climb to the glacier in the distance is a steady ascent. The great glacier deceives one, too. At times in July and August you might see a piece of snow topple into the chasm below. As you see it, the falling snow is no bigger than your hat, but the roaring echoes that are awakened convince you that many tons of snow have fallen. # i! Lake Louise must be the trysting place for the faries, where they meet to consider how best to beautify the ugly places of the earth. One night when the moonlight dance began a fairy carried a pouch of little seeds, and as she flitted here and there she scat- tered her gift hither and yon in the fore front of the Lake, and now there is a blaze of nodding poppies--orange, and yellow, and white. ~ In the nooks oh the mountain side are lovely flowers--the dainty harebell, the Canada lily, wild carrot, great yellow daisies, Indian paint brush, and. other flowérs with which we were not familiar. Indian paint brush com~s in two shades--coral pink and crimson tinged with brown. This plant can scarcely be called a flower. It grows up straight with a tuft of leaves at the top that are tipped in varying shades of red. You see it singly and in masses that add greatly to the beauty of the scenery. For a long time I took the pink variety to be real flowers, until on my return trip I managed to gather a handful as the train paused at a wayside station. . There are two other lakes in the mountains above Lake Louise --Mirror and Agnes. The modern traveller may reach these upland beauties by easy stages, and be regaled with tea at hig journey's end. Time did not permit us to visit these lakes but those who have seen them say they are beautiful and well worth the climb to reach them. pH Ce T do not know how one would like to make Lake Louise & permanent home. It seems to me that it is too beautiful, and one would need something of everyday drabness to preserve his! humanity. We can only absorb so much of the essence of beauty. ur dreams may trail clouds of glory, but fortunately they fade|. { , the light of common day. We soar aloft on eagle's wings-- and light on daddy's woodpile.. We are thankful for lakes, fleecy| ; "louds, golden sunsets, and--woodpiles. ie BANFF' pa 8 gs A great many centuries ago, when the world was in' the making, a group of mountains were conveniently and picturesquely re rocky ledge provided for the purpose. In the progress of : the aeons (just at the moment that suited our pleasure) the C.P.R. came, and saw, and built the marvel that we see. a. afin ff 3 lf ho the east. "PORT PERRY, Died from fli vi m le ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6th, 1931 ito Acciden David W. Johnston Succumbs to Injuries Received in Auto Collision. On Saturday of last week at the intersection of the roads leading to Caesarea, Blackstock, and Port Perry, William Robinson, of Janetville, driving from the north, collided with the car of David W. Johnston, of Cartwright, driving from _ Both cars were badly damaged, and Mr. Johnston suffered injuries from which he died last Monday. Ther will be an inquest. PERRY STA THE ADVERTISING MEDIUM OF PORT PERRY AND VICINITY if pie ie Four years have passed since the Lake Scugog Regatta Association first undertook to: give an annual water sports entertainment that has become very popular in this vicinity. People from Toronto, Oshawa, Lindsay, Port, Perry, and many other centres in this I6cality took advantage of the fine day to enjoy the fun provided by the com- mittee. The crowd was the biggest yet and every event was keenly con- tested. Sea fleas, speed boats, motor launches, canoes, and water craft of all the smaller kinds dotted the lake and sped hither and thither in gay competition, while on the shore were brilliant bathing and modern pyjama costumes making a colorful display. One event caused considerable re- gret to the committee. That was the accident which occurred to Mr. Stacey, whose auto was struck by another, with the result that his head was badly cut and had to have several stitches put in it. From the inception of the Regatta, Mr. Stacey has been an active and helpful figure in the arrangements and those who were associated with him were very sorry that his pleasure should be marred in this way. The accident happened last Saturday and Mr. Stacey is, we are glad to say, getting better. The following are the winners in the evemts: Open Boat Race, (handicap) 1 Mr. Cox. Open Motor Boat Race--1. E. Storey, 2 N. Wilson. (Miniature Cup donated to P. G. Campbell, who won the race last year with the Margarete.) Sea Flea Open Rice--1 T. Bowen, (Miss Secugog); 2 Mr. Wilson. (T Bowen won this tup last year with the Omar B.) : Women's Open Rowing--1 Mrs. De- Shane, 2 Miss C. Lau ie. Tilting--1 L. Watcon and F. Frayer. Women's Doubl: Canoe--1 McGill and Spry, 2 A. Whyte and M. Holman. Men's Double Canoe--1 T. Rimmer and R. Rimmer, 2 F. Frayer and D. Frayer. Open Boat Disp'acement--1 F. Frayer, 2 Leyland. (Miniature cup don ted to Mr. Clen- denning who won tho Jast two years with the N. 0. Y. D. B. Mixed Double Can e--1. B. Finney and M. Reid, 2 F. Frayer and D. Sheppard. Men's Rowing, open--1. L. Watson, 2 K. Sues. Women's Single Canoe--1. D. Shep- pard, 2. M. Holman, Men's Rowing, 45 years and over-- I' B. Downes; 2 W. Reid. Men's Single Canoe--1 F. Frayer, 2 L. Watson. Sea Flea Race (Class B.)--1 L. Smith, (W. E. 2), 2 M. Causland. Outboard Motor (Handicap)--1 E. Jilton, 2 Mr. Forbes. + Motor Boat, 4 cylinder--1. J. Hodg- son, 2 H. Herron, Motor Boat, single cylinder--1. B. Downes, 2 T. Whyte. Women's Open Swim--1. M. Camp- bell, 2 D. Sheppard, 3 M. Spry. Crab Race--1. A. Morrison, 2. T. Whyte. Men's Open Swim---1. F. Nasmith, A Very Successful Regatta | 2 B. Laurie, 3 T. Rimmer. ! Girls' Swim, 16 and under--1, W. Holman, 2 B. Elvins, 3 C. Bowman, Boys' Swim, 16 and under--1. T. Whyte, 2 J. Tripp, 3 C. Bradley. Girls' Swim, 13 and under--1. E. Caster, 2 E. Hodson, 3. G. Bradley. Boys' Swim, 13 and under--1 L. Henshaw, 2 C. Riddell, 3 D. Hall. Girls' Swim, 11 and under--1 M. Weeks, 2 D, Hannigan, 3 J. Zeagman, Boys' Swim, 11 and undér--1. W, Riddell, 2 J. Hillrod, 3 R. Forbes. At the conclusion of the Regatta, the presentation of the prizes took place, and it is estimated that over one thousand people attended the present- ation. Chief among the prizes were the three. cups--the Caster Cup for Open Boat Displacement, won by Fred Frayer; the Whyte Cup for Open Motor Boat, won by E. Storey, and the Stacey Cup for the Sea Flea Race, won by T. Bowen. A pleasing feature, of the presenta- tion of the cups, was that of miniature cups donated to the winners of last year, these, of course, became the property of the winners. During the afternoon, a ball game was played between Port Perry and Caesarea. The Port Perry team were | successful in winning the game and were presented with a ball and bat, In spite of the financial stringency the Regatta Association have been able to carry on and feel confident that they will be in a position to again "please the public next year. They greatly appreciate the generosity and practical help afforded by their friends. o Brilliant Bowling Tournament Bowling Tournament at Port Perry. test, which lasted from midday un Wednesday of last week proved to be a most auspicious day for the Annual Thirty-two rinks took part in the con- til nearly midnight. The bowlers, as usual, came from all the cities and towns in this locality, including Toronto, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Whitby, Lindsay, Uxbridg-, Cannington. John Murray's rink (Port Perry) captured First Prize --the Jeffrey Cup. Charlie McNab's rink (Uxbridge) tock home the Port Perry Cup. Goodman's rink (Oshawa) won Third Prize. (Continued on third column) | hours at shown in D. McLean's rink (Lindsay) took Fourth Prize. Banff Springs Hotel : the Rocky Mountains, 'Members of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association and their wives spent many happy this Jeguificent Canadian Pacific resort in ] A typical trail rider 1s Prompt payment of subscriptions will be much appreciated 3, $1.50 per year in advance Out of our room window I watched the sun wake up the mountains. Slowly they were disrobed of their misty night dresses. Some of them were gaunt and forbidding, ot v young, fresh, and beautiful. The Bow, and Spray Rivers wash the feet of the m ns with a noisy shower that drew the sunlight like diamonds. Later the snow capped coronets of distant peaks flashed and glistened in a rosy light. Every lifting shadow revealed new beauties of color and form--dainty greens of sheltered valleys, sombre shades of massed firs, and gaunt greys of rugged mountain tops. These are the picture that memory treasures. Presently the sun picked out the lines of the village that nestles in the valley. The church, the white walled homes, the gay shops for the tourist, and the filling of buildings that make a village possible. These are all framed in delightful green and formed a fairy picture made to the order of the princess who rules the region. Inside the hotel everything is perfect. Walking into the great hall you' are met with the "millionaire" view of Bow Valley. The spacious arches through which you get this picture give such clear vision that for the moment you feel that they are not glazed. The great arched sheets of Venetian glass, that keep out rough winds or storm, are so clear that you would not know they were thére unless a passing fly proved their presence. Each room is a gem. There are no false notes in this interior decorating--everything is rich and quiet, and in excellent taste. Pictures and ornaments, baronial furniture, and knightly armour, fitted into the delightful plan with a pleasing restfulness. It is beauty--perfected. Banff is the resting place of celebrities. 'A special suite of thirteen rooms is reserved for the great folk who pass this way. Recently the King of Siam, a Rajah of India, and other people of note have occupied these rooms--and paid the honorarium--said to be $500 per day. This charge may be fabulous or otherwise. The fee is unimportant--the rooms are delightful; and it would almost be worth the fee to be able to feel like a millionaire for a day. For those who have social aspirations (and money) Banff should prove a perfect paradise. It is worth noting, however, that ordinary folk can thoroughly enjoy the pleasures of Banff. They are many and varied. No matter what individual recreations you may favor--tennis, golf, swimming, hiking--your wants have been met wth a lavish- ness that will surprise you. Hot dogs, Coney Island, bally hoo are conspicuous by their absence. No glaring gasoline stations, or shouting signs about Heinz pickles, etc., mar the landscape. All about you are lovely walks, beside rushing streams. Each passing shadow, each fleeting hour give new color to the picture. One could write a volume on Banff and not exhaust the subject. Summarized it has perfect service, perfect food, perfect scenery. JASPER PARK So far I have refrained from quoting from the galaxy of folders which describe the pleasures of travel in the mountains; but a very happily written brochure on Jasper Park tempts me to break the rule with this beautiful quotation: " Spirit of place! It is for this we travel, to surprise its subtlety ; and where it is a strong and dominant angel, that place; seen-onee; abides entire in the memory. It is recalled all a lifetime, having been perceived but a week."--Alice, Meynell. Jasper has an air of adventure about it. Here you may start on journeys, climb peaks, capture big game, discover canyons, start the blood tingling with anticipation. Here simplicity has been glorified. If you are rugged and adventurous your aspirations may be met. If you would rest, your desire may be gratified. You may enjoy yourself in your own way at Jasper-except for hot dogs, Coney Island, or a rip-roaring game of baseball--these are taboo. Picturesque cowboys, alpine guides, hunters of renown, these are in their element at Jasper. A perfect galaxy of romantic places may be conveniently reached from Jasper Park--centrally located on the Athabaska River, Mt. Edith Cavell and Athabaska Falls lie to the south. To the east and south east are Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake, Shovel Pass, with Mt. Leah, and Mt. Sam- son in the distance. To the north are Jasper Lake, Brule Lake, Pocahontas, and a host of other glens, rivers, and mountains. To the west and north west are found Snaring River, Mt. Robson, The Great Divide, the Ramparts, the Throne, and Tonquin Valley. Jasper is the largest of the National Parks covering an area of 4400 square miles, It is a huge game preserve, a sanctuary for wild life. Much of the park is unexplored. Wild animals are tame here, for they know they are safe from harm. . (To be continued) * Lee cies) Chevrolet Caravan to Pay Local Visit SCORE OF TRUCKS AND COMMERCIAL BODIES TO HAVE "SPECIAL SHOWING HERE Twenty-five modern "covered wagons", comprising a commercial caravan that plans to traverse more than 3000 miles of present-day concrete trail in Ontario and Quebec within the next few weeks, will halt in Port Perry for a short while on Saturday, August 8th. On that day the people of Port Perry will be able to see one of the most interesting exhibits of its kind ever shown in this town, inasmuch as the pageant will present the complete line [8 Chevrolet Commercial cars and numerous special bodies. The Chevrolet Commercial Caravan will arrive at 11.30 noon and will leave at 1.30 p.m. Under special lice escort the Caravan, after parading downtown streets, will stop at the foot of Queen Street, where the various units will be Waterfront at the foot of Queen Street, where the various units will be ready for public inspection. The vehicles on display will include trucks for almost every haulage requirement. Fire engine, ambulance-hearse, hy- draulic hojst and many other interesting body mountings have been placed in the Caravan through the co-operation of numerous special body manu- facturers. All the Chevrolet-built bodies in the Caravan are products of the Canadian plant, as are the various chassis. The 25 combinations of bodies and chassis will d trate, very interestingly, the elasticity of the Chevrolet truck line. a ' i Leading the Caravan column, as it enters the town, there will be | special truck equipped with microphone and musical attachment, which will announce the parade as it proceeds through the streets. There will be a demonstration of fire apparatus equipment, which is part of the Caravan, including triple ination chemical, pumper, hook and ladder. The triple combination is the Chevrolet-Bickle, exhibited by Bickle Fire Engines, Ltd., Woodstock, Ontario, Municipal authorities are particularly interested in this hase of the Caravan's visit. . { ) For the convenience of those interested in the features of Chevrolet truck construction and the variety of the Caravan upits which run all the way from standard stake body on 181" chassis to the heavy duty chas ois with five-ton trailer, the staff of experts accompanying the Caravan will be on band at the local Chevrolet premises during | display to answer ee Chevrolet Commercial Caravan is the first of jts Kind to visit Can- adian cities. It starts at Brantford on July 25th and will be on the road ap- si tely six weeks before completing its tuor of Ontario and Western ' 1 is 3