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§ # he |} 2 i E gabe rr i bl i id ow st Sunday afternoon the Sons of England of Oshawa Dis- rit a Sunday afterpoon at the Port. Perry United Church. i; There were representatives from Whitby, Oshawa, Blackstock, Coboconk, Lindsay, and Port Perry. ~~ = ; A pleasing feature of the representation was the fact that there were two Lodges of the Daughters of England present, one from Whitby and one from Oshawa. There were also two Juvenile Lodges, one from each of these places. The parade was headed by the Port Perry Band. This organ- ization did good service with their musical program. The Choir of the United Church assisted kindly with the 'gp musical service and the anthem "A Dream of Paradise" being s..much appreciated. The closing hymn gave fine expression to the underlying ; thought in connection with the whole service. This verse is in- dicative of that thought: ' ' Father in heaven, who lovest all, 0 help thy children when they call; ; That they may build from age to age, An undefiléd heritage. "Builders and Wreckers" (The following notes give an outline of the address of the Rev. R. T. Richards before the Oshawa District S. O. E. B. S. at their service held in the United Church, on Sunday, May 22nd.) The Scriptural setting upon which this address is based will be found in the 2nd chapter of Nehemiah, verses 19 and 20. The incident describes one phase of the re-building of the walls of Jerusalém and the Temple, when Sanballat and others like him laughed the builders to scorn, and did their best to stop constructive work. The speaker applied this attitude of building and wrecking to present day conditions. He said: "There are those who are greatly interested in building up and there are those who through jealousy, spite, and lack of vision are constantly using their powers to destroy." ! Very appropriately the speaker traced the development of the British Empire from the days when it was a little island kingdom until the present time, when it comprises an Empire upon which the sun. never sets. During the centuries of this development there were constantly at work both builders and wreckers. There were men who had a vision of great physical development for their country and there were men who lacked both vision and courage; who were constantly engaged in belittling and blocking the efforts of 'such men as Raleigh, Drake, and others. The period of colonization and expansion developed a fine character in the explorers and pioneers whose courageous effort laid the foundation of Britain's present greatness. What" a wonderful Empire it is, occupying as it does one- fifth of the land surface of the globe and comprising nearly one- wagiuarter of the world's population. In three hundred years the YP ritish people have grown from six million to four hundred and fifty millions. The cradle of this development was in Newfoundland, the place where the first explorer set up British authority, upon a newly found land. From that beginning those explorers have gone from sea to sea and country to country, until at any point of the com- pass you may be within easy access of British territory. There is wonderful contrast in the various countries, and taken as a whole these countries are well able to support the British people The West: Indies have abundance of tropical fruits. Canada is a land of wheat, orchards, forests, and great mineral wealth. Africa has its wealth of gold and diamonds. Australia is known as "the land of the golden fleece." New Zealand is well styled, "The Britain of the Southern Hemisphere." Hong Kong is the gateway of the East. The Malay Peninsula is noted for its tin mines and its enormous rubber plantations. India is the land of fabulous wealth and innumerable problems. Ceylon is the Eden of the East. Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization, and Palestine, the most sacred region of all history, both are within the control of the British Empire. Such is our present heritage. It was built in its completeness by men of vision, patience, and wisdom. It constantly had to withstand the assaults of wreckers such as Warren Hastings, and George the Third, with his narrow visioned advisors, who lost part of what others had gained. - Passing from the material possessions of Britain we turn to the social development. Here, too, we have both builders and wreckers. Society is a means of living together. The British system of Government is the greatest experiment the world has opened in the development of that fine art. The Empire has stood for freedom of the individual--for true liberty. It has stood for the liberty of each unit of the Empire. Much is being said today about self-government in India. That self-government will be granted as soon as India is properly prepared to accept the responsibility. Ireland is presenting a new problem, and it re- mains to be seen if there can be a country within the Bsitish mpire that refuses to own allegiance to Great Britain. : - In society there are still the wreckers--kidnappers, hold-up men, grafters, racketeers, sellers of watered stock, bribers. In spite of: all their efforts of destruction, the British Empire is still "muddling through." : 3 One of the most dangerous forms of destruction is the ex- treme partizanship which controls our public life. We attempt to build up. by tearing others down. We might well, in Canada, follow the splendid example of Great Britain, who in this time of crisis have formed a national government. We cannot build a| strong, verile, national life upon a foundation of partizanship. { In the third place, we think of the British Empire in terms of | personality. Personality is that dynamic quality--the soul which | makes the real life of the nation great. When Queen Victoria was asked the foundation of England's greatness, she said: "The Bible." What she meant was, the fact that the British people have learned to put into operation the fine ideals taught in the | Bi Other countries have the Bible, too, but they have not all | ht the spirit of fairness for which the British people have me 80 noted. Britain has maintained that "A man has a" : 4 fect right to have a chance to grow into the full human thing = t is in him to be." That is why all tyranny, oppression and. slavery are wrong... . Sl allah There are three main types of government in operation today. There is the Democratic form, such as is the Soviet type, of Russia. There is the Fascist type of Italy. | "Which of these will remain after the years roll by? The Soviet aands that the individual must be subordinated to the interests "of the mass. The Fascist requires the subordination of the in- dividual to 'the. control of the governing class. The Democratic idea is the development of the individual within the law. .. ~~. ° Britain exercises. + There! A Prompt payment of subscriptions il institutions, our greatest asset is personality." We use | that personality either as builders or wreckers. We may build with purity, affection, love, kindness, mercy, forgiveness, honesty, justice, and similar virtues, or we may destroy with prejudice, ignorance, selfishness, cruelty, and unfairness. : The British people have a rare opportunity to use for the building of the Empire the virtues and powers that are our national heritage. Empire Day at Port Perry Public School Empire' Day was pleasingly and fittingly observed on Friday after- noon by the pupils of the Port Perry Public School before a large and ap- preciative audience of parents and friends. 3 "The entertaining and educational programme was thoroughly enjoyed by all from the opening chorus "O Canada" to the closing number "God Save the King." The smaller pupils delighted the audience with their pretty drills and fancy dances. Most enthusiastic was the singing of 'patriotic songs by the school trained and ably conducted by Miss G. Stovin. The musical future of Port Perry looks very promising. Miss Mellow assisted at the piano. Vivien Wallace, ifi a clever manner, gave an account of the founding of Empire Day, by Mrs. Fessendon, of Hamilton, in 1898. Empire Day, May 23rd, is now observed over the whole Dominion. A recitation "Can- adian Born" by Pauline Johnson, given by George Stone, was listened to with a great deal of attention. A very interesting number was the mak- ing of the Umion Jack. This was capably given by Violet Read, assisted by Grace Stone, Jean Moase, Jean and Grant, McDermott. Another poem that pleased the audience was "Em- pire Day," written by Miss Florence Walker, a former teacher of Port Perry School. This was given by Patricia Jackson. This poem appears elsewhere in our columns. Grace Switzer read an account of the de- velopment of India during the past two hundred years. The, "Building of the Empire" by Mary Stone, was very instructive and educational. One of the most pleas- ing features of the program was the "Dramatization of the Imperial Con- ference of 1926." This was well given and well received. The boys from the Principal's room taking part were: William Willard, representing His Majesty, the King; Malcolm Nasmith, representing, Hon. Mr. Baldwin; Garnet Weir, W. L. M. King; Fred Middleton, New Zealand; Kenneth Currah, Australia; Karl Dunn, Ire- land; Billy Pyatt, Newfoundland; Wilson Figary, South Africa; Harold Turner, India. Mrs. John Nasmith, Educational Secretary of the I.0.D.E., very grac- iously presented two pictures to the Public School. Mr. H. G. Hutcheson addressed the audience comparing his school days with those of the present day. He urged the children to be loyal to their teachers, their school, their native land and become loyal Canadian citizens. The ushers for the afternoon were Helen Anderson and Ruth Hall. An expression of appreciation is due the Principal and his staff for their untiring efforts in making the Empire Day programme a success. * By Florence Walker. Today is Empire Day, and o'er the < world On every continent our flag's un- furled. Not with a boast, but humbly this we say, Greece, Carthage and Rome's empire passed away. O Flag! Still may your red and white and blue For honor, purity and truth stand true. God grant where'er it floateth on the breeze To keep us one, though scattered o'er the seas. Canadian nation great, and yet to be A greater home for children of the free; Majestic mountains with the snow capped dome Where free from hurt the great wild creatures roam, Far-reaching plains or wide expanse of lake Are not what doth a nation mighty make, But it doth soar to lofty summits when It gives to earth the finest type of men, So give us men who spurn not honest toil, Who firmly stand for right mid all turmoil. O make our homes abodes of peace and cheer Of joy and love for those we hold most dear. Help us the idol pleasure to dethrone That in our hearts Jehovah reign alone, Thus, only .thus, dear Canada our home Through us shall honor to our Empire come. ANNIVERSARY AT BETHEL Anniversary services will be held at Bethel, (near Shirley) on Sunday, June bth, at 2.30 and 7 p.m. Mr. Eugene Beech, of Enniskillen, will take charge of the services. Music will be furnished by the home choir. Ottawa, May 15--Harmony reigned in the House of Commons when the radio control bill was under review. Party lines were forgotten, sugges- tions and advice flew back and forth across the chamber and in complete unanimity, the measure was given second reading and all but 'one or two a passed through committee. The bill would establish a Canadian radio broadcasting commission to con- trol a nationalized system of radio. With headquarters in Ottawa and branch offices throughout the Do- minion, the commission of three would regulate broadcasting through its own chain of stations from coast to coast. Premier R. B. Bennett, sponsor of the bill, gaid it was designed to give Canadians a broadcasting system "not excelled elsewhere in the world." It would assure Canadian contro! of Canadian broadcasting, free from foreign interference or influence. SEAGRAVE To our school teacher, Miss K. Graham, we extend our congratula- tions, on the highly commendable in- terest she has taken with the scholars of the school. 'A band of the Junior Red Cross has been formed quite re- cently, the inauguration ceremonies took the form of an Empire Day con- cert, that was held on Friday after- noon last in the school, with a splen- did attendance of visitors The officers elected were as follows. President, Miss Jean Harding; Sec'y Allan Mark; Treas., Kenneth Scott. present. i ia + will be much appreciated { SES N g ene } *¥ . ~~ PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 26th, A982 oh $1.50 per year in advance 3 LAE EMPIRE DAY ALL PARTIES AID RADIO BILL] classes, "O Canada"; address, "The material posessions are, and fine as are our Laying of a Good Foundation" by Mr. John Mark; reading, "My Garden", by Helen Short; mouth ofgan solo, by Allan Mark; collection, Kenneth Scott, address, Rev. Mr. Green; reading, "At Dinner Time" the story of Auguster, Harold Scott and Jimmy Short; song "When Robins are Singing in May"; reading, "How Colds Travel," by' Reggie Moase; song, "Health Rules" by pupils of Primer, First and Second Classes; recitation, "Germs" by Betty Short; recitation, "A Health Jungle", by Helen Short; song, by Third and Fourth Classes. National Anthem. Proceeds $2.78. On Sunday evening, the service in- our church was withdrawn, owing to the anniversary services held at Zion United Church, at which a large num- ber attended ,and were delighted with the splendid sermons preached by the Rey. Mr. Sharkey, of Sonya Presby- terian Church. The music by Zion choir in the morning and the Little Britain choir in the evening, was also' much enjoyed. Sunday School on Sunday as usual was well attended. It was decided to hold the annual Sunday School an- niversary services in the United Church, on June 13th and 14th. Full particulars will be given later. Mr. and Mrs. J. Rowe, and Misses Marie and Alma, of Whitby, Mr. and Mrs. R. Pollock and family, of Ux- bridge, were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Shunk. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Boe and family of Bowmanville, visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Martin, on Sunday. Miss Vera Tanner of Toronto, spent a holiday with her mother Mrs. A Tanner, Mr. and Mrs. D. Nairn and family of Toronto, visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. Rogers, on Sunday. Mrs. R. S. Long of Myrtle, spend- ing a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Roy Scott. Mr. and Mrs. F. Harrison and Gor- A splendid programme consisting of addresses, readings and solos, took up the major portion of the time devoted to the band. The floral decorations added greatly to the many beautiful sceneries -of the schoql. Following the concert an inspection of the schoo! garden plots was carried out by the visitors present, every one speaking in glowing terms of the manner in which this new work is being carried out, The following is the programme in detail: chairman's address, by Allan Mark; song by third and fourth t to Oshawa don, of Myrtle, visitors on Thursday evening with relatives. Rev. Mr. Green had charge of the Presbyterian services at Sonya- on Sunday. (continued from front page) Lord and Lady Bessborough in their visi Above are shown photographs of scenes in the HE ernor-General and the Count Graves, well: of Bessb O,C.V.L cadets who formed 'the guard of honor, with Cadet Commander Jack Henley: {accompanying him. 'Bottom left is a picture in which Lord and Lady Bessborough ! : ® PICTURES OF OSHAWA'S WELCOME TO GOVERNOR-GENERAL visit of Their Excellencies the Gov- gh to Oshawa, May 18th. the Governor-General 'inspecting the war veterans, and in conversation with A. J. 'Oshawa veteran. Top right is Lord: Bessborough inspecting the Top left shows posed for a photographer, with Mr. and Mrs. R. S. McLaughlin and Mayor Thomas! Hawkes and his daughter, Miss Hawkes. Bottom right is t tion. In this picture, left to right, can be seen Rev. S. C. Jarrett, A. F. Lascelles, private secretary to the Governor-General; A. A. Lady Bessborough, Miss M. Oughterson, R. 8. McLaughlin. . Photos by Toronto a scene at the civic recep- Rev. Duncan Munro, Crowle, Lord and principal of Bishop Bethune College, and Mrs. Mail and Empire. [Courtesy of Oshawa Times]