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Sof ASHE . ' el 'The Railway *Situation >0RT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10th, 19356 4 races $1.50 per year in advance 5 cents single copy Watch your label; it tells when your subscription expires. . Once more the fight is on to retain railway service for the Port Perry division of the C.N.R. Application has been made by the Railway to abandon the road between Whitby Town and resswell. . } . : Upon receiving notice of this movement Reeve Letcher got into touch with the Reeves of the affected municipalities, and a public meeting was held in the town hall, Port Perry, on Thursday, January 8rd. - Representatives from Brooklin, Whitby Township, Reach Township, Scugog Township, Mariposa Township, and Port Perry, were present at the meeting. Reeve Letcher was elected chairman and S. Farmer, secretary. The chairman made a brief statement of the case regarding the railway situation, and then called upon various municipal and other representatives for an expression of opinion as to the need of retaining the railway service. os Gh Mr. F. E. Reesor representing Port Perry Council drew at- ~ tention to the peculiar situation which has arisen in the shipment of live stock, stating that farmers pay more for truck haulage, and forfeited the premium of 650c. per hundred. He further pointed out that the abandonment of the railway would mean a loss in taxes of about $1,000 per year. Reeve Walter Weir of Whitby Township expressed himself ...as being in sympathy with any movement to retain adequate rail- "way service, but pointed out that as most of the municipal officers were changing at this time of the year, it was difficult to give 'definite guarantees of support until after the first meeting of .the new councils in the several municipalities affected. : * Warden Grant Christie thought the County Council should also pay part of the cost of any investigation necessary to retain the operation of the railway. He found that railway service was essential to the success of one industry in the northern part of Reach Township--the shipment of turnips. This business had made it possible for the farmers in that district to pay their taxes. # Referring the the small consumer of coal Mr. Christie pointed to ct that transportation charges would be much higher by id In ped ine Mr. Christie said it was very evident that the railway was not concerned in giving adequate service, nor in considering the conveniences of the shipper, if said shipper de- livered his goods at the station by horse drawn vehicles, Ne pro- vision was made or allowed for. shelter or even tying of horses at RAISER EN any point convenient to the station. it: i v tie 2 ¥, Bg El ny "the freight revenue at Br ' business. Mr. Frank Gerrow, Reeve of Scugog Township, stated tha the people of the Island were behind any movement to retain the Railway service. i oA : : Mr. James Lucas said that the abandonment of the railway would mean the ruin of the local grain trade. Mr. Stacey, Reeve, of Mariposa, and Mr. Graham, Deputy- a Reeve of that Township, both stated that they were anxious to do all they could to retain the railway service. Mr. Graham felt that the farmer always pays heavily for any reductions in railway service. : Mr. C. C. Jeffrey made an analysis of the figures submitted by the Railway in their application for leave to abandon the line between Whitby and Cresswell, The revenue from the section which the Railway proposes to abandon is stated by them to be $25,083, and the alleged loss on the section of road in question is said to be $11,000. This made the actual cost of operating one train a day on four days a week over a stretch of thirty miles ..$36,083 per annum, which seems to be a lot of money when it is remembered that the same report admits very low expenditure on maintenance. ; An amusing sidelight on the time schedule of the trains was .given by the remark of a conductor as he helped a lady passenger to alight at Port Perry station about noon. Politely the con- ductor inquired --"Would you rather have dinner here or in Brooklin?" ; : Mr. W. S. Croxall, of Brooklin, said that from figures which he had gathered over the past four or five years, he estimated that klin would average $14,000 per year. Mr. Mackie, of Brooklin, stated that the railway seemed to have made no effort to meet competition, and there had been no need to allow the trucks to gain such a hold on the transportation After the general discussion, Mr. Farmer introduced the fol- lowing resolution, each item of which passed unanimously. WHEREAS application has béen made to the Railway Commission by the Canadian National Railways for leave to abandon that part of its system between Whitby Town and Cresswell, be. ing' part of the Whitby-Lindsay Branch of the said Canadian~National Railway, and : WHEREAS, the section of road which the Can- adian National Railway proposes to abandon is essential to the sticcessful operation of business both in rural and urban municipalities; and WHEREAS, large bonuses have been paid by * the ratepayers of the affected municipalities for the building of the section of line which the Can- adian National Railway proposes to abandon; and WHEREAS, we believe that feasible plans for the profitable operation of the said section of - rallway can be formulated; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the application for abandonment of the section of the Canadian National Railway between Whitby Town and Cresswell be disallowed. : 2 That representatives of the affected muni- - cipalities be given the right to inspect the books of the Canadian National Railways at the several stations on the section of railway which it is proposed to abandon, with a view to obtaining necessary information as to actual receipts in 'detail, so that the whole revenue may be con- sidered in a constructive sense, and that the Railway be advised to instruct their agents to give every possible assistance to the Municipal representatives in this investigation. = 8. That the Railway Commission be asked to instruct the Canadian National Railway to supply a detailed itemized statement of expenditures supporting the figures shown as expenses on their application for adandonment to the. Railway Com- * mission, 4, That a representative Committee be ap- pointed to scrutinize all information available with a view to making constructive suggestions for the retention of the railway service; and that Mr. C. C. Jeffrey be Chairman of said committee. 5. That necessary stenographic and legal aid be secured and that the work of preparing the brief for the retention of the railway service be undertaken as soon as' the necessary permission for investigation be granted by the Railway Commission, 6. That immediate notice of protest be filed with the Railway Commission asking for a stay of proceedings in the application of the Canadian National Railways for the abandonment of the section of the Port Perry Suh-division hetween Whitby Town and Cresswell, 7. That upon completion of the brief, applica- tion be made to the Railway Commission to set a date for a hearing before said Commission. 8. That definite steps be taken to have ade- quate representation of the municipalities at the place appointed when the hearing is granted. The secretary was instructed to write to the clerks of the various municipalities and place the matter before them, asking financial support and the appointment of a representative on the general committee which should assist a sub-committee in the matter of local railway information, arrangements re deputations, ete. As to the sub-committee the following persons were named wits power to act and add to their numbers--Mr. C. C. Jeffrey, chairman; Mr. W. M. Letcher, and Mr. John Taylor. Free Course in Agriculture and Household Science . . . . . At Port Perry, Feb. 4th to March 1st The County Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture at Uxbridge devotes one month each Winter to Short Courses for farm young people. Last year these Courses were held at Cannington and the year previous at Columbus. This year Reach and Scugog townships will have the special advantages of the Courses as they are scheduled to be held at Port Perry from February 4th to March 1st. The Port Perry Board of ducation has kindly placed two rooms in the High School at the disposal of the people of the district and the Depart- ment of Agriculture for the carrying on of these Courses. Ex- cellent accommodation is thus provided for both classes, The Domestic Science Class will have the advantage of a splendidly equipped Household Science Classroom and the Agri- cultural ¢lass will also have an excellent Classroom and have access as well to the Special Farm Mechanics Classroom. Both Courses are Free-except for a nominal class fee of 25c. The Courses while meant particularly for rural young people are really not confined to any age limits. If you are interested and can find the time in February to come you are welcome to attend. Older people who may just be interested in certain subjects are at liberty to drop in when these special subjects are being dis- cussed. It is desirable that young people enroll at the beginning and take the complete Course, The Domestic Science Course will take up such subjects as FOODS AND COOKING---The importance of foods in physical development and the maintenance of health are stressed. This Course includes demonstrations in preparing, cooking, preserving, menu planning, table setting, etc: LAUNDRY--Washing, soap making and washing chemicals, re- moving stains, dry cleaning, iréning, etc. : HOUSEHOLD ADMINISTRATION -- Sanitation, ventilation, Homemakers' helps in bulletins and books. HOUSE PLANNING and DECORATING -- Drafting of plans, furnishings and color schemes, : The Course in Agriculture will include a study of Livestock breeding, care, feeding, management and judging. POULTRY---Practical breeding, culling, feeding, incubating, kill- ing and dressing, diseases, DAIRYING--Care of milk and cream, testing for butterfat, cow testing, milk production vs. baby beef, FEEDS AND FEEDING--Composition, storage and preparation of feeds, how to work out balanced rations. SOILS--Origin and properties of different types, principles of tillage and cultivation. ; : / DRAINAGE--How to determine the fall, Size of tile, approxi- mate cost, influence on crops, FERTILIZERS AND MANURES--Analysis of barnyard manures and commercial fertilizers, their value and care. FIELD CROPS--Grains, roots, clovers, grass mixtures, bearing in ind local conditions, seed selection, rotation of crops and grain udging. ? La FRUIT AND VEGETABLES--Varieties adapted to this locality, the cultivation, spraying, storing, ete, - Jcounting and marketing problems, will be discussed. WEEDS AND WEED SEEDS--Identification, The Seed Act, best methods of controlling our worst weeds. A INSECTS AND FUNGUS DISEASES--Control methods, special reference to treatment for smut in cereal grains. FARM MECHANICS-- Rope work, barn plans, binder knotter pro ems. s GENERAL--Considerable attention will be given to instruction in business correspondence, public speaking and civics. Farm ac- : ! I Farms will be visited for instruction on judging live stock. Members of the class are requested to present their peculiar problems and every consideration will be given local conditions. 4 It is a long time since the young people of Reach and Scugog townships have had the opportunity of such Courses and it will probably be some years before another such opportunity presents itself as only one or two sections of a County can be covered each year. Make your plans now, a few weeks ahead to let nothing inter- fere with you taking in these Courses, Work up an interest in your own community. Write or 'phone Agricultural Represent- "| ative W. M. Croskery, at Uxbridge for further particulars. ELECTIONS REACH TOWNSHIP * * & : WM. PARROTT ELECTED REEVE Wesley Crosier, Deputy-Reeve * Bw ® p f The following is the result of the voting at the several polling sub-divisions} REEVE DEPUTY-REEVE McMillan ~ Parrott Crosier Jeffrey Swanick Utica Co... 16 © 116 58 7 62 Epsom ,,....v 40 58 18 8 69 Marsh Hill .... 24 66 19 TB Greenbank ,,., 120 87 94 53 Seagrave .,... 66 35 105 11 Prince Albert . 40 67 36 30 Cedar Creek... 11 44 31 4 18 Manchester ,.. 26 109 61 63 Saintfield ..... 80 ~ 24 33 19 Total ........ 812 565 455 100 ~The By-Law Passed 230 Votes Cast--224 For, 5 Against and 1 Spoiled Ballot. The result of the vote on the By-law to give a fixed assessment to the flour mill property was naturally very pleasing to Mr. Arthur Warldell, who remarked--"Evidently the people want to see the mill run again." The vote was surprisingly good in view of the fact that only property owners could vote, and the By-law was the only matter to receive their attention at the polls. Lc I. The mill is rapidly being put into shape and Mr. Waridell says they will be ready to do chopping by Friday of thig week. The flouring part of the mill will take longer to get into proper order, and it will be a few weeks before they will be ready to produce. In the meantime a couple of carloads of bread flour have been brought in from the Western mill. This is in two grades--first grade--"White Roses" and "Harris Bakers" for second grade. These are bread flours. Co The mill is also ready ¢o supply bran, shorts, and middlings. Further notice of mill development will appear later. *. 4% % OTHER MUNICIPALITIES ORILLIA -- J. Benjamin Johnston : bridge resulted in a win for the "wets" was elected Mayor. He has promised | by a very small margin owing to the igati into the letting of three-fifths clause. 32 Inveshsen At Markham and Brampton the . "drys" gained decisive victories. UXBRIDGE--Byron Willis, Mayor, by acclamation, Reeve, John Low. Council--R. W. Pollock, Arnold Tip- -- ---- ee OD -- -- COUNTY COUNCIL COUNTY OF ONTARIO per, David Turner, C. P. King, E. Gable, M. Rodman. OSHAWA--W. E. N. Sinclair, K.C,, was re-elected mayor with a majority of 310 over Dr. J. F. Rundle.. On the! Council are A. F. Annis, Geo. Me- Laughlin, S. R. Alger, John Stacey, Alex. C. Hall, former Crown Attorney for Ontario County. BOWMANVILLE--Ross Strike was re-celcted Mayor by acclamation. Deputy Reeve--G. A. Edmonstone. Utilities Commission--Fred W. Nelles. Council--S. Little, W. H. Bettles, A. Holt, L. C. Mason, W. A. Shane, C. G. Morris. School Trustees--Mrs. J. W. Jewell, W. P. Corbett, Mrs. WwW. A. Shane, Rev. John Bunner, Rev. Geo. Mason, LINDSAY -- Mayor--P. E. Picker- ing. Reeve--D. E. Morrison. Deputy- Reeve--John L. Baker. - Council--F. A. Broom, Dr. Hugh Logan, Geo. Pol- lock, John O'Reilly, W. T. Thorn, F. Armstrong. Hydro Commission--John A. McMillan, of Seagrave. McCrae, Merle Dickerson. The first meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Ontario for the year 1935 will be held pursuant to statute in the Council " Chamber in the Court House inthe Town of Whitby, on TUESDAY, the 22nd Day of JANUARY, 1035, at the hour of two o'clock in the afternoon. All accounts to be laid before the Council should be forwarded to the i Clerk, properly certified, at least 3 "days before the meeting of the Council. | Dated at Whitby, this 7th day of January, A.D. 1935. R. DONALD RUDDY, County Clerk. cal a MARRIED The marriage took place on Satur- ! day, December 26th, 1034, of Rev. Keith McMillan and Miss Mary Ham- ilton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. groom is the son of Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Following their wedding trip they will make The Local Option fight at Wood: | their home in Nakina, Ont. GREENBANK 1st, celebrated their Golden Wedding at their home, with their son Ryerson and his wife and grandchildren. Despite the bad weather, during the afternoon and evening, over sixty friends called to offer their congratu- lations, The happy couple also re- ceived several. letters and cards and telephone messages from distant points, Mr, 'and Mrs. Beare were of the bride's parents Mr, and Mrs, F. Ward, in Greenbank, by Rev. Richard Hassard, pastor of the Primitive Methodist Church, Miss Sarah Ann Ward, a sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Mr. John Beare, a brother of the groom was groomsman. They were both present at the golden wedding. We regret the passing of an old and respected resident, Mrs. John Clyde, who had lived in this com- munity over fifty years. She was highly respected by all. The sympathy of the community is expressed for Mr. Clyde and family in their bereave- ment. Mr. Frank Ferguson arrived home for the funeral of his mother Mrs. Clyde. James Carnegie in the death of her brother Mr. Fred Love. Interment '| took place at Lundy's Lane on Sun- day. Mrs. Burge, of Oshawa, visiting her sister Mrs. G. Lee. -- EPP. = PORT PERRY JUNIORS WIN IN BOBCAYGEON Apparently our Juniors rid their system of a bad game they lost to Fenelon Falls, as they stepped into Bobcaygeon last Monday night, and took the measure of their fast travel- ling team by the score of 3-1. "Mr. and Mrs, Isaac Beare, on Jap. married on Jan. '1st, 1885, at the home - We extend our sympathy to Mrs. ) The first period was wide open hockey, which was very pleasing to the 500 fans present, and it took but five minutes of this period for Ted Johnston of the locals to score the first goal, Dafoe getting the assist. A 'Caygeon team tied the score, In the second period Johnston put the locals in the lead, Heayn receiving credit for the assist. Mid way through this period Bill Cawker put from the blue line. The third period found the 'Caygeon team bombarding the Port net from al angles bt Lyle was penomenal. The locals, time after time, broke away from their opponents but were out-lucked in scoring, due to the heavy ice. Bobcaygeon fans after the game praised our Juniors highly for their wide open and clean hockey. Port Juniors are now leading the group, the standing being: Played Won Lost pts Port Perry 3 2 1 4 Bobcaygeon 4 2 2 4 Fenelon Falls 3 1 2 2 > PP -- G. M. FORSYTHE HEADS SOUTH ONTARIO PLOWMEN. At a largely atended meeting of the South Ontario Plowmen's Association, the following officers were elected: President, G. M. Forsythe, Claremont; Vice-President, Geo. A. McMillan;, Greenbank; 2nd Vice-President, Robt. Pardon, Whitby; Secretary-Treasurer, W. S. Croxall, Brooklin. The report of the secretary showed the club's finances to be in a strong financial condition. It was decided to hold the annual match in Pickering in 1935. JUDGE RUDDY IS PRESIDENT OF DISTRICT ASSOCIATION . © At the annual meeting of the Dis- trict Judges' Association, which takes in the Counties of Ontario, Victoria, Haliburton, Durham, Northumberland and Peterboro, held on Monday, in Peterboro, His Honor Judge R. Ruddy, of Whitby, was elected president. The meeting was representative of the Association, and, in addition to elect- ing officers, discussed a number of im- the judiciary. - - > - PLAY AND DANCE AT GREENBANK On Friday, January 11th, the Blue- bird Club, of Utica, will present their , Hamilton, of Lethbridge, Alta. The play entitled "Mama's Baby Boy" at Greenbank, under the auspices of th Community Hall, Music betwpen a Play will be followed. by « Admission to all 26¢c, . Child I) =a 4 few minutes later, a name-sake on the" the locals up with a terriffe \Qv-= portant matters of vital interest to Rs or a, Ba Cis a Ce Ag Tre va ra WN op ny rk Fi