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[ have acquired thé notion | its charm, the peculiar fas- The life was free and lots of fun, the food good. Any danger of a bomb from the air? Good heavens, no! never dreamed of. j dung ge 0 blown up at night by a submarine? Good Lord, no! Any danger of Ting? Not till we get to the scene of the war. When do we get there? Oh, in about six months. Thus used to sail the French and the English to the West Indies: cards and brandy and soda on deck all day: played under * an awning for 10 rupees a punto: that's the life! Thus sailed a United States naval expedition about 100 years ago for the island of Sumatra. Why? To punish a native chief. Now if anybody can think of better fun than what "punishing a native chief" used to be, I want to hear of it. Time of this ex- pedition, four months out and four back. Warfare involved-- "bombardment of Quettah Boola, hour, then a native banquet with hams, yams, clams and a native drink called "hooroo!" After which they collected the ransom and sailed home, = er Danger in the old wars never came till you were ready for it, and it was over in no time, . The armies always laid off for winter, and always took time off for saints' days, holidays, and generals' birthdays on both sides. They stopped for wet weather, muddy weather, or when there was too much static in the air. A cam- paign lasted as a rule all summer with a battle once a month. Waterloo began after early lunch, and all concerned 'were finished! for late dinner. Wolfe's battle at Quebec lasted 20 minutes. It had taken from the first week in January till the middle of Sep- tember toget it ready. -. any As to danger of death, the open life was so superior to seden- tary work at home that it was on the whole safer t6 he at war. England lost, in 22 years of war with France, only 100,000 soldiers - «about 5000 a year. About half of these died of fever without gny battles at all. Apart from fever the morality at home was' Gradually the thing began to get spoiled. New weapons were invented which were really dangerous to handle. Napoleon's wars were fought with an old flint-lock gun, which, if hand 4 ly, was not very dangerous. If fired too fast it might kick "burst and do damage Fates e American Civil War was the real turning point, the last of the heroic age of war. The Americans, as usual, took hold of a good thing, improved it, and spoiled it. They got busy inventing iron-clad warships, submarines, trench mortars, and heaven knows what. Then came the war of Machine Age, the war of gases, bombs, depth charges: where personal valour is no avail: where right does not conquer: where the weak go down: where the Mass Production of Death reaps its wholesale harvest. : No, it won't do. All people are sick of it. War's finished. It's too dangerous. # ' . Any two nations who start fighting are now looking over) their shoulder for someone to intercede and stop them. Very soon the nations will get slack about armament. It is hard for a busy nation to keep it up.. I imagine in about twenty years the Geneva Post will carry such letters as this: ? : From the League of Nations To the Business Manager of the United States: Dear Sir: I regret to inform you that the present condition of your armament is decidedly below the standard required by this league for qualification. Your battle cruiser is in the opinion of all who have seen it quite obsolete and appears to have only two cylinders instead of five, while the feed box is inadequate for the engine. .We have already. protested against the disgraceful condition of your submarine and cannot accept your plea that it is not meant to go under water. 0h : That I hope, no, I am sure--will be the tenor if international correspondence in a few years. And meantime war is drifting the way of all the good old glad things. The old-fashioned Christmas, the old-fashioned dance, the bright old days of the sleigh rides and the log fires are gone and with them, also, dear old war has got to go. ; " *Where We Stand Article 3--Pavement Debentures to 4 it even about it, but, before hi an 3 this trom, Th Toronto bay Star, dig' of the Nar , or some such place, for half an] f The pavement, like the Hydro, is something we do not fear| This may shed some light, = = = =" To ~The council of 1924 was c Reeve Philip Figary and Councillors James Stoneh er afosed & 'Jackson, Neil Sweetman and H: G. Hutcheson. - Not a bad council at that( "tho' its I that says it, who shouldn't.") = or ¥ Mr. Sweetman visited some friends in Fenelon Falls and found the town dancing on the pavement which had just become fait accompli. He was surprised to see a pa t that far north and asked how much it cost them. 'They said: "Nothing" and ex- plained that the Province had paid 60% and the Township 40% of the cost. Neil asked the question twice to make sure that no one sneezed, and then struck home to tell the Reeve and Council, who took it with a grain of salt rather than enthusiasm, A few days later a road contractor from Lindsay, who was building a pavement in Bobcaygeon on the same terms, visited us with the same story and invited the Council fo come out to Lindsay and he would take them to see the work in Mr. Stone- house invited the other members to go in his car and a day was set. That came near to being as far as it got, owing to some mis- understanding, Stonehouse, after picking up Ja and Sweet- man, drove up to my house and waited for me, while I had come rom camp and was waiting at Beare Bros. garage for them, while Figary waited at his office. Finally I drove around the block without seeing any signs of life at either Jackson's or Sweet- man's but at Swan's shop I met Figary going home, somewhat ruffled. However he got into my car and when we got back to 'the garage, along came the other three. Explanations followed and away we went on what turned out to be a very important trip for the good of Port Perry. At Lindsay we were joined by our escort with their cars and taken to Bobcaygeon where we saw the pavement which had been laid the year before and watched the process of construction on the piece they were then laying. We 'met the reeve of that village and 'heard his version, then on to Fenelon where we were shown the extent of their work and one of the councillors, gave us facts and figures. 'I found the Town Clerk was an old acquaintance so asked to be driven to his house. He very kindly came back to his office to show his enabling by-laws to our Reeve. For seeing was not believing, we still thought there was a "catch" in it, : : : : . As soon as Figary saw the name of the law firm "McLaughlin, Stinson, Fulton and Anderson" on the folder he said, "Why, I know them, do not trouble any more, we will see them on our way through Lindsay and get all the information we want direct." With that we said good-bye and went on to Lindsay where we saw Mr. Stinson and for a further interview. A short run brought us safely home after a very enjoyable day but not before we had made up our minds to lay a pavement. Not a foot of pavement had been laid in Ontario county under this statute, nor a dollar granted for the purpose up to this time, and the task that devolved on Mr. Figary of converting the county council and the engineer was not an easy one for the council did Jot want to get it introduced into the county. However, he fired he bombshell and to the credit of his tact, diplomacy and influ- ence, came home with a contributed $15,000. : With this sum we were to build as long a strip as we could, 20 feet wide, under the direction of the County Engineer. * Extra width, where required, curbs, culverts, etc., had to be borne by the municipality. The work was projected under the Local Improve- ment Act so that the properties abutting the pavement would be assessed for this extra. This built from the C. N. R. crossing at the créamery to Widden's and north to C. N.R.-and west as far as the Town Hall. The county sent through the $25,000 but asked us to include $10,000 in our financing and lend it back to them, which sum they would return in 10 payments with interest, as they did not want to put this all in one year's estimates. That is why our debentures were floated for $23,000 instead of $13,000 and why they are pay- 'ing us $1326 a year. grant of $26,000 of which the Province Cost of Pavement and extras ................ Less Provincial Government grant Amount of debentures, repayable in 10 equalized annual payments of prin. and interest-of $3036,. . $23,000 Less amount being paid by County by 10 equalized payments of $1326, including interest ..,....,$10,000 13,000 : ; $ Also deduct amount of owner's share of cost under Improvement allotment per by-law (annual agsessment $5885, including interest) ........,...$4410 Total cost of Pavement to general ratepayers . ...$8590 - (Pravided all local tax under the by-law is assessed and collected throughout the ten years.) ; . There are therefore three annual payments, viz. 1932, 38, and yet to be met, of $3056 of which the principal is $8248, and are three payments to be received from the County of $1326, 'of which $3685, making our share of unpaid prin- levies, $270 per annum, } being assessed under the Local Tmprove- ; seem to harmonize with the original ban and am unable to locate the amendment authorizing the reductions. ; / would seem that Port Perry made a very good 'that the amount bear very. she still owes does not Teady to celebrate the opening. of 't 'ames Stonehouse had died suddenly in te look at the work he-had » or $810, will come from property members, Perhaps this will make the situation clearer. 3 é principal is" and Pa sum, at last year's Local Improvement]: ; taken such an One of the never-to-be-forgotten days in the history of Seagrave was February 26th, 1982, when Mr. and Mrs, John Mark celebrated the 30th anniversary of their wedding day. The home was tastefully decorated with pink 'and white streamers and bells. Forty guests sat down to a sumptuous supper served in the dining room. The bride's table was graced with.a beauti- ful bouquet of carnations, the gift of relatives in Toronto, and the lovely three storey wedding cake with its 80 pink candles made a delightful centrepiece. After all had done ample justice to the bountiful repast, which was served and presided over by Mrs, J. Shunk, Mrs. R. Woon and Mrs. A. Bruce, a program of toasts was car- ried out. Rev. B. F. Green ably acted as toastmaster, and proposed the first toast to the bride and groom, which was responded to by the groom. Many gratifying remarks were also enjoyed and appreciated. During the evening telephone mes- sages from Toronto, Port Hope, and other points were received, expressing congratulations, and also regrets at not being present on this very happy occasion. Mr. R. Copeland, of Lind- say favored the gathering with selec- tions on the guitar and mouth organ. Old time hymns and songs were sung, after which a mock wedding took place in which Miss Gertrude Martyn, of Prince Albert, and Mr. Howard Gib- son, of Toronto, to the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. R. D. Woon, took their places in the living room, where Rev. Mr. Green conducted the amusing ceremony, and which made a great deal of merriment for every one, * Guests were present from Toronto, Lindsay, Sonya, Port Perry, Prince Albert and Seagrave. * A play to be presented under the auspices of the Quadrata Girls' Club, | entitled "Cyclone Sally" on Friday evening, March 4th, will be the fea- ture of the season. This comedy is being directed by Mrs. Elmer Cle- ments andthe cast is composed of young people of the community. There is to be special music in connection with the play and the whole affair promises to provide an evening of worthwhile entertainment, after which a plate of refreshments will be served for the sum of 15c. - A full house should greet these young people, hav- ing spent a good deal of time on the ment 26c. and 15c. League on Tuesday evening, Feb. 23rd was in charge of the president, who opened the meeting with a hymn and devotional exercises. The topic was conducted by Mrs. Walter Moase. A short program . followed: Alexa Stone gave a splendid reading and Glen Wannamaker a solo accompanied by the guitar. These were enjoyed. The meeting closed with hymn and .benediction. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wallace and family of Toronto to our community. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace have rented Mr. Orville Stone's vacant house for the summer. Mrs. McLean, of Port Perry, and Mrs. W. McPherson, of Toronto, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Mark over the week end. Mr, and Mrs. C. W. Clarke, Harvey 'and baby Jack, were visitors to Osh- awa on Saturday. Mrs. Jas. Shunk is spending a holi- day with relatives at Whitby this | week. Mr. J. H. Brown, Mr. Fred Brown, and Mr. Dave Nairn, of Toronto, were visiting relatives on Sunday. Miss Norma Cameron of Woodville, visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. McMillan. Mr. Edgar Butt a recent visitor to Toronto. Miss Ila Moon and Mr. W. Keen spent Sunday in Toronto, the guests of relatives. Mr. Erie Mills and boy friend, Mr. Paul Mogford, left on Friday morning for Toronto, bound for old England. They leave behind many friends who wish them a safe and pleasant voyage. Seagrave hockey team are wearing a big smile these days. Maybe the smile will be off by the time the rural games are dver. Follow out the ten commandments and wear a smile for the other fellow if he wins. 5 4 : Hoskey Printers. . pions. Do's and Den'ts for individ- uals. ¢ : tion team gets more 2. Don't get sore for the sake of the gang and the game. Take your medi- cine stay on the ice. If your bound to (Continued on back page) ¥ OP play practice. Admission to entertain- |. 1. Don't hog the puck. Combing: 4 > ATL ad lh TION LIST PORT PERRY Horticultural Society ONE DOLLAR 1. Will give you membership in our Society. 2. Will give you your choice of over 100 plants, shrubs, ete. 8. Will help beautify your community. 4. Will help bring some interesting speakers. b. Will encourage children to plant flowers in their back yards. 6. Will give you a share with over 80,000 other members in makin, Ontario famous for its beautiful homes and highways. , EDWARD BROOKES, bys President, MISS E. ALEXANDER, Secretary. OPTION NUMBER ONE Any one of the following and one Regal Lily Bulb. (a)--4 Hardy Mums. (b)--4 Coreopsis (¢)--4 Gaillardia (d)--4 Cannas, red or yellow. (e)--4 Monarda (Sweet Balm) (f)--4 Tritoma (Red Hot Poker) OPTION NUMBER TWO 'Any Four--Phlox Elizabeth Campbell, salmon pink. Coquelicit, arange scarlet Eclaireur, purple carmine. Gen. Von Heutz, salmon red. Josephine Gerbeaux, cherry red Financee, white La Vogue, lilac rose Le Madhi, deep purple Mad. Paul Dutrie, pink. Rijnstroon, brilliant rose. Rosenburg, bright red Marchel French, brilliant red. Etna, deep coral red Armada, pink OPTION NUMBER THREE Any Three Iris. Afterglow, lavender shading to buff and yellow Alcazar, S. pale lavender; F. rich purple. Ambassadeur, S, violet red; F. rich dark violet red Ann Page, large pale lavender blue Ballerine, S. light violet blue; F. deeper shade of blue. Isoline, clear red violet shot with gold. Lord of June, S. lavender blue; F. rich violet blue. Pallada Dalmatica, fine upstanding dark sky blue. Souv. de Madam Gaudicheau, S. silky violet; F. violet purple. Sweet Lavender, S. pale lavender; F. rose lavender. OPTION NUMBER FOUR Any Four--Rock Plants Aster Alpina Arabis Alyssium Saxitile Cerestium Tomentosium. Dianthus" deltiodes, pink. Phlox, Sublata C. J. Wilson Phlox, Sublata, white. Sedum dasyphyllum Sedum, glaucum Dianthus deltiodes, White Iberis Thymus, Montana rosea Thymus, Montana alba. Veronica Prostrata Phlox, Sublata roses Sedum hirtum Sedum brevifolium Sedum kamschaticum Sedum spurium OPTION NUMBER FIVE Any Four--Perennials. Aqueligia Chelone Barhatus Doronicum Foxglove Pyrethrum Violas Dianthus, plumaris Papavér, nudicale, Iceland Poppy Papaver, oriental Papaver, oriental, Apricot Queen Shasta Daisy, large single Shasta Daisy, double Spirea, filipendeula Physallis Franchetti, Lantern plant OPTION NUMBER SIX Plants to the value of One Dollar from Wm. Ettey OPTION NUMBER SEVEN Four Regal Lily Bulbs OPTION NUMBER EIGHT Any Four--Shrubs Spirea, Van Houtte Spirea, Anthony Waterer Spirea, Callost Alba Spirea, Opulifolia Aurea Spirea, Thumbergii Spirea, Rosea Spirea, Billardia Rosea Spirea, Froebeli : Weigelia, Rosea Weigelia, Eva Rathka Weigelia Candida Weigelia, Variegated Deutzia, Pride of Rochester Deutzia, Crenata Rosea Deutzia, Lemoine Syringa, Grandiflorus Syringa, Coronarius Rhus Cotinus Kerria Japonica Cornus Sangueana Honeysuckle, Tartarion Rosea Forsythia Fortuneji Barberry Thumbergii Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora Viburnum Opulis Sterilis Hydrangea Arborescens Sambucus Aurea Cydonia Japonica (Japan Quince) Privet Cotoneaster Horizontalis Cotoneaster Simonsii OPTION NUMBER NINE Any Two--Roses Hybrid Teas Briarcliff, deep rose pink Betty Uprichard, coppery red Etoile de Holland, bright red General McArthur, velvety scarlet General Superior A. Jansen, deep ' carmine Golden Ophelia, golden yellow Mme. Abel Chatenay, rose salmon Mme. Butterfly, brilliant pink, suffused salmon Mrs, Herbert Stevens, snowy white + with 'pink shading. Mme. Edouard Herriot, coral red. Red Radiance, a very fine red Souvenir de Claudius Pernet, golden yellow . Sunstar, deep orange, tipped with carmine. Willowmere, coral red buds, open-- © ving rich shrimp pink. William Kordes, orange and cop- pery yellow. Hybrid Perpetuals Austrian Copper, bright coppery 'red. Frau Karl Druschki, best white. F. J. Grootendorst, brillian red. Hawlmark Crimson, intense erim- son. Independence Day, flame color, gold and apricot. Killarney Brilliant, rich pink Lady Pierrie, apricot yellow, re- verse deep coppery red and salmon. Los. Angeles, flame pink General Jacqueminot, bright crimson Mrs. John Laing, soft pink, pleasantly scented. Climbers : American Pillar, cluster of pink flower with white eye American Beauty Climber, large double pink flowers "oa Crimson Rambler, bright crimson' Dorothy Perkins, beautiful shell pink. heh Agnes, new, double pale amber. Dr. Van Fleet, clear pink, perfect buds. x Excelsa, cluster of bright double scarlet flowers. EELS Paul's Scarlet Climber, vivid séar-. let shaded with bright crimson Hardy Rugosas i'