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alive to the situation, who are pledge a Togs tao 2 a AI ng any undue calls margin between their income and their a Pe ~The Current Assets, re of Tel amounting to $6119 late Robt hands with now in t of its might very. the purpose we may $6840. or . The situation then is: Total Current Debts ...... Total Current Assets .............. Less Reserve for Bad Debts Leaving a net deficit of ....... Possibly this may seem loss in the collection of the arrears. rather slow to admit any diminution think this is a business way to ~~ what tax arrears are. first claim on the realty. . . I know that the law has a long arm and 5% there is reason to believe it is particularly long in the matter of reaching out for taxes and has provided the machinery of seizure of any goods or chattels and finally the placing of the debt as a Times are hard at present and we do not want the sound of the bailiff's hammer on the rungs of the wretched furniture of an impoverished defaulter if we can avoid the Budget" platform. ed by the Audit, consist of arrears 19 and a claim against the estate of the . G. Vansickler, of $212, Which is now in the solicitors good prospects of payment in full, and of a Tax Sale e County Treasurer's hands of $129, with the probability realized. So therefore the entire Current Assets properly be added together and the total, $6460, for of this review, be called "Arrears of Taxes". add Prepaid Insurance $360, Petty Cash $20, making The Current Debts are similarly situated under one roof, viz, a note to the Royal Bank of $8000, an overdrawn account at "the same institution of $385, with "Accounts Payable" of $179, which have been paid by cheque early in Jan. We may be excused, if in like manner we add these to the overdraft, as, had the parties presented themselves on December 81st, no doubt they would have been given 'a cheque and thereby increased the amount of the overdraft, and the debt to the Bank to $8564, to which we must add the liability of "Transient Traders Deposits" $276, though we do not actually have to pay this back but hold it until forfeited eaten up by subsequent taxation To this » making the total $8840. 0" deaeaia env, $1120 -- $5720 eas sees onan 30120 a large amount for possible We have in the past been} of the face value. I hardly treat overdue debts, and that is it though the law says the chattels must be seized before we can place the debt against the land, so the Reserve is small enough. As far as 1932 is concerned I'do not think the Chairman of Finance can figure on getting in the amount I have assigned as ultimately | ' collectible and he will have therefore, for budget purposes, to assign a very much smaller figures for this portion of his esti- mated income. A More Every . unimproved or unplanted home in Canada can be made more attractive by the judicious use of trees, shrubs, vines, flowers and well- kept grass. The old saying that a home is not a home until it is planted very well emphasizes the necessity and wisdom of planting. Some places have lagged behind in the matter of beautification. This is perhaps more noticeable in rural districts. However, there is abundant evidence to show that where intelligent attention is given to this matter the results may be very satisfactory indeed. Canada is a land of rare natural "" beauty from the Bras d'Or Lakes of Cape Breton Island to those famous mountains whose feet are kissed by the waves of the Pacific. Nature has endowed this country with the most beautiful and the greatest variety of natural scenic grandeur to be found anywhere in the universe. Mountains, lakes, streams, forests, plains, water- falls, are to be found in great abund- ance. The unlovely: spots are man- keeping with the great ey| ing H. G. HUTCHESON Beautiful Canada sensitive in this regard. Surely a home in and around which flowers are -grown is a better place to bring up "children than a home where no at- tention whatever is paid to these friends of the plant kingdom. As the twig is bent the tree is inclined is an old saying and very applicable in con- nection with the training* of children. If children are taught to love flowers | and to become familiar with them, their hearts will be filled with love for these things which will leave less room in their hearts and minds for the things that hurt and destroy. We frequently -meet with the ob- jection that gardens and flowers cost too 'much or that they take too much time. The truth is that it is not so much a matter of money or time as it is of desire and disposition. If we are disposed to have gardens and flowers and really desire to have at- tractive home surroundings, we will 'have them no matter how busy we may be. Your nearest Experimental arm or r ral College will gladly give you information regard- suitable varieties for your dis- | trict. The cost in any event need be only trifling ent the nursery stock necessary to im- e| night the 7th, to Maggie" in : On Tuestay alison n the 8th, a | silver tea was held by Mrs. Leslie > home of the former. After the ladies '| then given consisting of a very inter- the town 2 Graham and Mrs. T. Smith, at the were gathered to the number of 38, all Joined in singing. "The Little Brown Church in the Vale"." A'program was esting and educational talk by Mrs. (Dr,) C. E. Whittaker, on the life of the Eskimo among whom she and Dr. Whittaker labored for so many years. a reading by Mrs. L. Graham, a paper by Mrs. T. Smith, and two contests won by Mrs. Harry McLaughlin and Miss Lizzie Hooey. During lunch, silver collection was taken, amounting which was served by the hostesses, a to $8.00. high man in the Junior Farmers' Judging Contest and to Mr. Murray | Byers who was one of the team which tion is a greater factor in education than reading." The affirmative was taken by Misses Mabel VanCamp and Winnifred Goody, while the negative side was debated by Messrs. Bert Ed- wards and Lawrence Malcolm. The negative side won by one point. funeral of the late John Mountjoy on Sunday afternoon. The deep sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family, OL Congral g ' tulation 5 Mr. Oliver Smith who ting debate took place I on School recently, was resolved that observa- A number from here attended the The March meeting of the Woman's BIS. Mrs, Stevens, housekeeper for Smith, 5-| Marie, a maid ........Marian Farmer The March meeting of the Victorian Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Leslie Graham, on Wed- mesday afternoon, the 2nd inst, with an attendance of 386. The meeting opened with devotional exercises con- ducted by the president. session followed during which bank A business books were presented to baby Whit- field and baby Bowers. The two mothers replied very nicely on behalf of the babies. A program was then given as follows: Community singing, a reading by Miss Frances Mountjoy, "Memory"; paper by Mrs. T. Smith, "How to make this a happier world," readings by Miss Elford, Mrs. Russell Mountjoy, -and Mrs. Royal Whitfield, and a chorus led by Mrs. Clarence Marlow. group in Lunch was served by the charge namely: Mrs. G. Bowers, Mrs, F, Willan, Mrs. Russell Mountjoy, Mrs. Royal Whitfield, Mrs. John Forder, and Mrs. T. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Willan made a business trip to Toronto on Tuesday. The regular monthly meeting of the A.Y.P.A. of St. John's Church, will be held at the home of Mrs. John Forder, on Wednesday evening, March 23rd. The program will be Missionary and is in charge of Miss Agnes Whittaker and Mrs. Lavern Devitt. and the amount spent on Miss Susie VanCamp, Messrs. Nor- ton and Jack VanCamp, are on the sick list we are sorry to say. We hope they may soon be better. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. VanCamp and family spent Sunday at the home of Smith Bros. Mrs. M. Smith spent Sunday last : with her daughter Mrs. W. VanCamp. Miss Vera Forder made a business trip to Toronto last week. Messrs. Norman McCurdy and Lorne Bradburn, of Toronto, spent the week end at the home, of the latter. Miss Marjorie Marlow, of Toronto, spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. John Marlow. On Friday, February 26th, Messrs. Murray Byers, Alvin Marlow and Oliver Smith, attended the coaching class in Port Hope. Recent visitors to our community were: Miss Reta Swain, of Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Marlow; Mrs. Andrew Power, of Lindsay, with her sister Mrs. S. Swain; Mr. and Mrs. Harkness, of Cavan, with their daughter, Mrs Wilbert Werry, Mr. and Mrs. James Nixon and son Henry, and Mrs. Wm. Nixon, of Bethesda, with Mr. and Mrs, Frank Stinson. Mrs. E. Trewin has returned home from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. McQuade, Toronto. Miss Jean Kane of Pontypool, has taken Miss Muriel McKee's place at Miss Mary Parr's. While we are sorry to lose Muriel we are pleased to welcome Miss Kane to our village. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Venning and family spent Sunday at Mr. W. D. Ferguson's. = ! Mrs, Creighton Devitt is visiting her brother Mr. G. Mahood; of Bow- manville, z : | Mrs. J. Hooey visiting with friends in Peterboro recently. : Mr. and Mrs. G. Trewin and family and Miss Lorna Trewin visited with | day evening last. After receiving mac aie ta again. in the town hall on Saturday after- noon. * Give me the same strong, steadfast That I may start with a singing heart On the sweep of years and the toil and For I will want on the long, grim The strength of steel, and the will to That it's great to live, that it's great Give me the same stout, well-knit For as I drive, as I strain and strive I must toss a laugh at the toughest Give me the same big, beating heart That's pumping zest till the wheels 'Till 'the Goal is won and the work is Wish me no rose-lain, level course But just enough of the sterner stuff, Of the rugged roads and the heavy Wish me this on the far-flung way: That if I'm stalled and the way seems 3 walled, I may still have heart for another ton, ST i: | 01d records reveal the fact that Ox- We are sorry to report that Miss| ford County used to be a great place Jean Kane met with an accident while| for the production of maple sugor. That was about 1861, when Ta | sugar dustrial Missionary Society of the United Church was 'held at the home of Mrs. Wallace Marlow on Wednesday after- noon, the 9th inst with a splendid at- tendance. The meeting opened with an Easter story by the president, Mrs. (Rev.) Newell, Bible Reading by Mrs. Jos. Forder, Easter Hymn and prayer. The business session followed after which the program was given as fol- lows: A report of the morning, after- noon and evening sessions of the an- nual meeting of the Oshawa Presby- terial held in Bowmanville on Jan. 28, by Mrs. Ernest Larmer, Mrs. Newell and Mrs. A. Johnston, A Temperance reading by Mrs. W. Archer, A Mis- sionary reading by Miss Ferga John- ston, and an Bastersong by Misses Verna McNally, Kathleen Wright, Lois Larmer, Gwenieth Marlow and Helen VanCamp. Lunch was served by the group in charge with Mrs. C. Hill as convenor. Miss Laura Bailey and Miss Myrtle Barbeau, of Grand Valley, spent the week end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bailey. Mr. N. S. McNally, has bought out his brother Ryerson's, and his sister Bertha's share in the home place and has rented half of it to Mr. Richard Hooper and half to Mrs. W. Barton. A very successful sale of the late Mrs. Robt. McNally's furniture was held teat Bee THE HUMAN DRIVE will As the trim, fleet car I drive, tears That only the fit survive. stretch The strength and the will to stay, feel to give My best each lap of the way. frame To parry the highway's grip, gaff I meet on the trying trip. As the heart beneath the hood, can't rest, done, And dread of the work withstood. That makes of the Goal a jest; - loads To offer a worthy test. A powerful will to do, start-- had a social as well as | superior air of Lord Dabney; the un- i . Cast of Characters Myrtle Ploughman. Sydney Smith, a sausage manufact- urer ............R. T. Richards Sam Karman, salesman, M. A. Gerrow Arthur Smith, eager to invest his dad's money. . Beverley Smallman Jane Smith, Arthur's sister, Marion Goode. ung attorney, ; Storey Beare Rose 'Parker, friend of Arthur, Mary Smallman Reginald Dabney, English Lord, Th Blight Peggy Sampson, a friend of Smiths, Dora Reesor This humorous play was well staged by the young people of the United Church at the Town Hall, last Friday and Saturday evenings. The story is full of fun and gives an illuminating picture of the training of a supposed] "back number" by several members of the rising generation. "Mrs. Stevens" (Myrtle Plough- man), housekeeper for Sidney Smith, opens the play in a dialogue with "Marie" (Marian Farmer) a maid, in which the latter expresses her disgust at the superabundance of work. How- ever, the housekeeper assures her that the job has its compensation as they are to be honored by a visit from an English Lord--Marie is delighted at the prospect of meeting a "real dook". Next on the scene is Sidney Smith (Rev. R. T. Richards) who manufact- ures sausages on a large scale and believes in doing just as he pleases around his own house. Just here the phone rings and after some general observations from Mr. Smith on the cussedness of phones and other matters, Mrs. Stevens arrives, answers the phone, and announces that Mr. Smith's attorney, Dick Brain- erd (Storey Beare) wants to talk to him, and Mr. Smith invites him up to dinner, Samuel Karman, an advertising solicitor (Mansell Gerrow) arrives with a full line of "snappy" show cards--all about 'dainty sausages from cultured pigs," ete. He pro- ceeds to read these, gains the old man's approval, and finally has them displayed about the living room. Arthur Smith (Beverley Smallman), and Jane Smith, (Marion Goode) ar- rive at this juncture and proceed to express their opinion of this new kind of house decoration, with the next result that Mr. Smith is more de- termined than ever to have the signs prominently displayed about the room. Brainerd arrives, Karman stays on the job, and the house is filling up, much to the disgust of Arthur and Jane Smith who are very anxious to make a good impression on the Eng- lish Lord and the daughter of a manu- facturer of perfume, who are ex- pected to arrive at any moment. + In order to carry out this scheme, Dick Brainerd agrees to fit in any- where from valet to general factotum. Now the stage is set for the arrival of the guests, and in due time they appear, First Rose Parker (Mary Smallman). A little later Lord Dab- ney (P. A. Blight) appears with his golf sticks, portmanteaux, and that superior air which are all supposed to be a necessary equipment of an Eng- lish Lord. Dick Brainerd rises to the occasion, valets, and flunkeys, and answers the beck and call of Lord Dabney; Mr. Smith storms around about the gen- eral nuisance of so much style and the stage is fully set for "polishing papa." Of course there is the usual ro- mance running through the play. Jane Smith loses her head with the idea that she might become Lady Dabney. Arthur Smith has troubles (mostly financial) from the time the curtain rises until his "investment" turns out to be a winner, Dick Brainerd is in love with Jane Smith, and sees that his chances of winning her are small in the presence of an English Lord. Fortunately for him he discovers that Lord Dabney is a fraud. At the cor- rect moment this sprig of aristocracy is exposed, and from then on the romance smooths out, and in the end, "they live happy ever after." . The rollicking fun of the play; the conceit of the young folk; the grumpy good hearted ways of Mr. Smith; the ot Dick Brainerd, a failing good humor of Karman, who certainly believes in signs; the gen- eral helpfulness of Dick Brainerd under difficulties; the calming of the household storms by Mrs. Stevens, the pat way in which Marie helps to bring those storms to a head; and the quiet helpfullness of Peggy Sampson (Dora Reesor) all go to make up a play of unusual enjoyment. The parts were all well taken, and the characters fitted admirably to the roles assigned to them. It was an all star caste and the delight of the audience has been very freely ex- pressed by those who had the pleasure of seeing the play. During the intermissions the United Church Sunday School Orchestra gave some excellent musical selections which were greatly appreciated by the audience, Miss Eunice Harris and Miss Grace Davis kindly assisted a% directresses in the play: and the young folk great- ly appreciate the service rendered. A play will be given in Greenbank United Church, Friday, March 18th, at 8.156 p.m., entitled "The Prodigal Son" given by Thornton's Corners Young People's Society. Come and see some- thing out of the usual. Admission 26¢. and 15¢. SEAGRAVE (Too late for last week.) The United Church, on Friday even- ing last, was almost full to capacity, when the play "Cyclone Sally" was presented under the auspices of the Quadrata Girls' Club. The caste was composed of young people of the com- munity under the capable leadership of Mrs. Elmer Clements and is to be congratulated on her successful ef- forts. Each member displayed a talent of exceptional merit and were all very suitable to their parts. . Miss Alma Clements as Sally Graham, "Cyclone Sally" did her role well. Miss Ila Moon, Miss Aileen Fishley and Miss Marjorie Mitchell, three attractive young ladies added greatly to the success of the play. Mr. Bert Wan- namaekr as "Willie Chump" the vil- lage beau, was very good in his comic part. Mr. Neil MacMillan, Mr. Sam Netley and' Mr. Leonard Beadle, re- ceived 'much applause. Miss Iva Reynolds played the role of Vivian Vernon in her usual good style. The play throughout was amusingly funny and brought uproarious laughter, The children were also delighted with the performance. Mrs. Wallace of Saint- field and Miss Ruth Clements favored with a pleasing piano duet. Mr. Gordon of Saintfield and Mr. Rennie of Wick, gave two delightful violin selections, between acts. Refresh- ments were served in the Sunday School room at the close of the enter- tainment. Proceeds about $35.00. Caste of Characters Jack Webster, owner of the Webster estate, Neil MacMillan. Regg Manners, a young Englishman and adept at plucking apples, Leonard Beadle. Jim Jerkins, courted for twenty years, but not yet discouraged, S. Netley Willie Chump, Sue Bascom's beau, Bert Wannamaker. Sally Graham, "Cyclone Sally" Alma Clements. Jenny Thatcher, 40, the object of Jim's persistence, Ila Moon. Ruth Thatcher, a peach Reggie would like to pick, Marjorie Mitchell. Effie Varden, a cute little neighbour, Aileen Fishley. Vivian Vernon, The Belle of Cedar Point, Iva Reynolds. Rev. Mr. Green acted as chairman. The meeting of the Young People's Society on Tuesday, March 1st, was in charge of the Pastor, Rev. Mr. Green. The meeting opened with devotional exercises. Miss V. Wilson read the Scripture. The topic--Korea--was conducted by Miss Wilson showing many very interesting pictures which were explained by Mrs. J. McTaggart. Miss Ruth Stone gave a reading and the Misses Dorothy Reynolds and Fern Moon sang a duet which were all ap- preciated. Meeting closed with hymn and the benediction, : One hundred and one attended the Sunday School on Sunday morning last with the Superintendent and all the teachers present. About forty attended the evening service of which Rev. Mr. Green had charge, and who delivered a splendid sermon. The choir rendered good music. Sorry to report a number being con- fined to their homes through illness. A mild form of flu is believed to cause so much sickness. A number attended the Sunday School Convention in Port Perry. The weather has taken another changé, and we experienced the worst wind and snow storm of the season on Monday. Snow piled on the roads and motor traffic impassable. The roads are now shovelled out. The Women's Association for the month of March Wednesday, March 16th, when ar- r ts will be made for an egg social on Easter Monday. Mrs Wilkinson and son Angus, ac- companied by Mr. and Mrs. H. Couch, of Oshawa, were recent. visitors of relatives here. g Frise, of Toronto, Miss Alma Frise, of Gamebridge, were week end visitors of their parents Mr, and Mrs. Wesley Frise, : i Mr. Steve Perkins of Pontypool, is spending a few days with friends in the vicinity. Miss Bessie Bushby of Greenbank, was a guest of friends here on Friday last. Mrs, Jas. Shunk has returned home from Whitby where she spent a pleasant holiday with relatives. Mrs. C. W. Moon spending a few days in Toronto with her daughter Mrs. F. Billingham, who we are sorry to report has béen under the care of the doctor, ----------, East Lynne, Town Hall, Port Perry, Friday, April 1st. Watch for the ticket sellers. 24 peope in the caste, under the auspices of the Church of England. ~~ MANCHESTER Fickle Fortune, a comedy in three acts, was presented in the Township Hall, Manchester, on the evening of Friday, March 11th, under the auspices of the Women's Association, by local talent. Mrs. Warren, characterized by Mrs. Rabey,- is the meek, frail mother of lazy indulgent Gloria, Mrs. F. Lamb, and gentle, lovable Tony, Aletha Bar- rett. Roxie, the old family servant is ably played by Mrs. Will Munro, who being Roxie has a habit of speaking her thoughts, sparing no feelings. Brant 'Allen, taken by Archie Crozier, is a promising young lawyer in love with Tony. The two maids, Lily and Maggie, Irene James and Dolly Rees, by their gossip, show the.audience in what direction the wind 18 blowing. Cup- pers the butler, Fred Lamb, who drops his aitches, turns out to be a multi- millionaire and is therefore in a posi- tion to marry Gloria, with whom he has been secretly in love. Mr. Em- merson Hawley, the highbrow Eng- lishman with the monocle, and Gloria's jilted suitor, is ably played by Clark- son Harrison, Sadie Tweed, the dress- maker, represented by Miss Irene Spoffard, who later takes charge of an old ladies' home, where she finds Mrs. Merry, the poor old lady who has lost her memory, played by Mrs. E. Holtby. Stevens, successor to Cup- pers is portrayed by Mr. E. Holtby. It is keenly interesting to follow the fortune as it proves it's fickleness. Miss Jean Ferguson, of Toronto, spent the week end at her home here, Miss Rilla Windrum, of Lindsay, spent a few days with friends here last week. Mr. Isaac Walls, is sister Mrs. I. Vernon. We are sorry to report that Mrs. J. Masters is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Christie spent a few days in Toronto last week. The Community Club will hold its regular meeting in the Hall on Thurs- day, March 17th. visiting his GREENBANK Mrs. Erie Collingwood, Toronto, at Mr. C. Whitter's on Sunday. Miss Fatheringham, Toronto, at the home of Mr. T. Sharp, a few days last week. Miss Forsythe, Balsam, spent the week end at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. T. Sharp were in To- ronto, on Sunday. After a few days illness, the death occurred in Toronto Hospital, on Sat- urday, of Mrs, S. E. Embury. The funeral was held on Tuesday in the United Church and interment was made at Bethel Cemetery. A play "The Prodigal Son" will be given in the United Church on Friday, the 18th, by the young people of Thornton's Corners, under the au- spices of the choir. Proceeds toward new hymnarys for the church. The Mission Band of the United Church is | which is being prepared by and girls. + is being held at the home of Mrs. Holdershaw on Mr. and Mrs. F. Grose and Mr. E. ning for the evening of Good Friday, an interesting program yout