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be b's 2 § § - 2 4 5 . = » J * SEE ' i) 5 3 8 x Short : hE a AE) - SAMUEL FARMER, ; Editor and Publisher i p-- "Courses Concluded Successful Educational Event For four weeks one hundred young folk from the surrounding farms have enjoyed the privilege of taking short courses in Agri- culture, Home Economics, and Sewing, That the Courses were profitable to the young people was conceded by all. The reason for this was that all the 'teaching was related to the lives of the students. : : ¥ The editor had the pleasure and profit of attending a pumber of the classes with the boys, and was impressed with the practical good sense of the teaching both of Mr. Spry and Mr. Croskery, We understand that the same practical turn was given to the teaching in Home Economics and Sewing. Such teaching gains and retains the interest of the students, who have made-a valuable investment in education. The courses-will give new zest to the life of these young people. = One of the most enjoyable phases of the courses: was the musical instruction by Mr. R. G. Geen, whose enthusiasm went far toward inspiring the interest of the students. . The final events were the banquet held in the gymnasium of the High School and the dance in the Assembly Hall. - The banquet was served by the Women's Association of the United Church. This organization is to be complimented upon the efficient manner in which the banquet was prepared and served. It was a big undertaking, and was carried through to completion in a most satisfactory manner. : At the banquet, Mr. W. M. Croskery was toastmaster. program included the following: "The toast to "The King" was followed by Community Singing. The toast to "The Classes" was proposed by Mr. W. J. Ander- son, Chairman of the Port Perry Board of Education; responded to by Gordon Graham and Marion Holtby. "Our Guests" was proposed by Norah McMillan, responded to by Miss Bess McDermand, Superintendant, Ontario Women's In- stitute Branch, and Mr. Grant Christie, Ex-Warden Ont. County. "Steps for Two"--Doris Pollock and Sheila Croskery. Presentation of Prizes--Nutrition, by Miss M. Gladman; Clothing, by Miss V. Nugent; Agriculture by Mr. J. R. Spry, .- The _ Address--"The Art of Living", Mr. W. H. J. Tisdale, Toronto. 'The dances by the Misses Doris Pollock and Sheila Croskery were given in the Assembly Hall, and proved to be very popular numbers. schol BLAS ~ A very large number of interested persons attended the dance and the guests and students had a thoroughly good time. The following students received prizes for proficiency in con- nection with their studies inthe Short Courses Classes; - General Proficiency in Agriculture--Fred Stevens. General Progciency in Home Econamics--Evelyn Gilroy. General Proficiency in Clothing--Winnifred Causley, "Livestock Judging--Malcolm Bailey. After these prizes had been presented, gifts expressing the appreciation of the Classes were presented to each of the mem- bers of the staff. There was a mutual exchange of kindly ex- pressions of good will. CI In the recent vote at Newcastle, the temperance forces failed to win the. day against the three-fifths handicap, lacking exactly ~10.8 votes of a three-fifth majority. The vote was 170 against and 228 for, with 3 spoiled ballots. , Messrs. J. M. McLennan, A. E. Gregory, W. W. Staples, and B. L. McLean, have retired from the Lindsay Board of Education. __A resolution of appreciation of the "commendable public service" f b -§ + EN ey | 5 Ta A : / A (iT { $4 fo , = yr of these men, was passed by the present Board of Education. a ; * -~ Plans are being made to organize a flying club in Oshawa. ' * % -F. W. Aylesworth, of Whitby, was instantly killed at the sub- way on Simcoe St., Oshawa, when he slipped from his bicycle directly in the path of a heavy truck, A deputation will wait on the Minister of Highways asking that No. 2 Highway be widened from Toronto to Oshawa. Whitby Chamber of Commerce is urging the numbering of the houses in town,.and the planting of more trees. Hon. Duncan Marshall, Minister of Agriculture, in announcing the continuance of-grants to Agriculural Fairs, warned those in authority against spending an undue amount of money for "trials of speed." Sa z AEE + Japan has forbidden the export té6 England of 200 'specially constructed cotton looms, also the selling of modern cotton trade : secrets of production. Japan has been under-mining England's cotton industry. . * * % Plans are being made so that by 1938 (Diamond Jubilee year) "more paved roads are to be constructed and it is expected that by the end of three years the Exhibition will have established its own transportation system within the grounds. By that time also it is hoped that the C.N.E. will'be handling its own Midway at- 'tractions. There was as yet no definite assurance of a new band shell, but the project was still being optimistically considered. , that gambling must end. ~~ nt The well dressed man of 1935 must preserve the color scheme : 7 4 75 . Toronto's Board of Police Commissioners have issued an'édict . --guit, shirts, ties, socks, shoes and hats. om Washing for diamonds at Kimberley has been resumed after a lapse of two years, it SL fet A British architect is designing a steel building 'a It is'not built yet, of course. ; Cds [$A ¥ nile high. ---- PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 7th, 1935 P---- He ---- Watch your label; it tells when your $1.50 per year in advance 5 cents single copy subscription expires. Ep _-------- Attorney-General Roebuck is attacking the validity of con- tracts to purchase power from Quebec by the Ontario Hydro Com- mission. * % 3 Establishment of a national Fair Trade Commission to regu- late domestic trade and protect the consumer from exploitation, shortweights, and the sale of articles which are not as represented in the advertisements, will be one of tions of the Price Spreads Commission. * $8 the important recommenda- Worked out from the beginning to the conclusion of their contracts, these companies are entitled to take from the people of 'the Niagara district a gross in payments of $326,326,006 oor $40,- 000,000 more than the present entire investment in the Commis- | gion's whole system."--Mur. Roebuck on Hydro Private Power Con- tracts. * % 3 A change in the motor license year, compulsory inspection of brakes and headlights under Government supervision and com- pulsory use of flares by all Ontario motorists while effectng road- sde repars, are among the legislative measures the annual meeting of the Ontario Motor League yesterday instructed the incoming directorate to carry to the Ontario Government. : * kk Appointment of a Director of Special Police Services, vested wth power of control over all police forces in Ontario to ensure united action in an emergeney, is urged in a bill introduced in the Ontario Legislature by Attorney-General Arthur W. Roebuck. The value of the pound sterling has fallen 16¢, in the world money markets since January. * x % Peter Verigin, titular head of Canada's Doukhobors, exhorted his followers to obey the laws and send their children to school, in addressing members of the sect. He condemned the Sons of Free- dom, a group of racalcitrant Doukhobors; for lawlessness. * x = : James Grant, aviation pilot, of Toronto leaped to his death from an areoplane on Saturday afternoon last. } y » Abraham Appleby, owner and manager of the Roxy Theatre, Toronto, was shot and kileld in the theatre on Sunday afternoon, March 3rd. * % ¥ \ Counterfeit nickles and quarters are being circulated. : x x» < It is said that the United States will inflate its currency to the extent of twenty billion dollars in order to meet the expansion and bonus proposals of that country. Congratulations to Mr. D. W. Mclntosh We take pleasure in reprinting the following item from "The Blue Bell" "Mac" Heads the Poll The Employees' Sales campaign, in the Toronto Suburban District for 1934, has been closed and, with the ballots duly counted, we find none other than Donald McIntosh, combina-; tionman at Port Perry, leading the poll, - . "Mac" is an old campaigner and has } always been well up in the running in' past battles, but nineteen thirty-four was his year and we are glad to con- gratulate him on the success of his efforts. "Mac's slate for the year was as follows: 69 sales with a yearly revenue of $1356.00, "Mac's achievement is all the more outstanding when we consider that the field for sales, in the Port Perry Ex-| change, is practically limited to rural territory. To see and hear him go to work on a prospect is indeed a treat. Once a contract is established, It is seldom _that he fails to convince the prospective customer that he should no longer be without telephone service. For example, the stock "sales resist- ance" phrase of the rural prospect is: "When are you going to lower the rates?" To which "Mac" replies: "How can you lower something that has never been up?' This stops 'em! It is then not long until the signature is on the dotted line and '"Mac!. has rung .up another sale on the district chart, In heading the Employees' Sales Campaign for the Toronto Suburban District for 1934, "Mac" can surely lay claim to the inside track as Sara's "Boy Friend" for the next year at least, _ Port Perry Exchange Again : Mentioned Under. the heading of Everybody Selling Plan in the Traffic Department Toronfo Suburban Division, Miss N. MacGregor, is credited with. 41 sales, Mrs. D. M. Adair, of Port Credit, head- the list; Yi v : ae ' The Carnival The following were prize winners at the Carnival held at the Port Perry 2 Rosser Williams, Best Costumed Gentleman--1 Ivan Dusty. Co Best Costumed Boy under 1221 Bruce Beare, 2 David Kight. Races-- . 'on Girls 10 and under--1 Aileen Sorn- berger, 2 Joan Hayden. Girls 13 and under--1 Aileen Sorn- berger, 2 Doris MacGregor, Boys 13 and under--- Archie Mec- Master, 2 Bruce Beare, Ladies' race, open--Grace and Merle Switzer, Men's race, open--1 Gordon Kidd, 2 Bert: DeShane, T. -- ees -- -- VICTORIA COUNTY TEACHERS PASS SEVERAL RESOLUTIONS © Victoria Branch Men Teachers' Fed. eration, met in Central School, Lind- say, Saturday, February 23rd. Presi- dent J. F. Wood, of Burnt River, was chairman, Resolutions adopted to be sent to the Federation committee: 1--That the Department restore ' grants to enable a minimum salary of at least $750 per annum to be paid. 2--That no further concessions be granted Separate Schools in Ontario. 3--That students attending Normal School be of the full age of 18 years before being admitted, regardless of course taken, 4--That Second Class teachers hav- ing experience and having completed necessary academic qualifications be granted a first class certificate without further professional examination. ------------e®o-------- -- - RAILWAY FIGURES BEING PREPARED © City Clerk S. R. Armstrong, ot -Peterboro, is stated to be preparing figures relative to the initial invest ment made by the City of Peterboro in .the Peterboro-Port Hope railway line, which the Canadian National Railway Company - is proposing to close down, on the ground that the line is being operated at a loss. The figures will form the chief point in the city's case for the con- tinuance of the line, at a special con- ference to be held at Port Hope on Tuesday afternoon noxt, of represent- atives of the various" municipalities concerned, Object of the meeting will'He to ar- rive at a definite conclusion as to the attitude of the municipalities con. cerned towards the proposed closing of the line, and to form a policy for fu- ture action, if it should be decided up- on, ; Rink on Wednesday evening of last week, : ! ; Best Costumed Lady--1 Mrs. I. R. Bentley; 2 Migs Lillian Kight. Costume, Girls: under 12--1 Aileen Oke, 2 Joan Hayden, Comic Costume--1 Geo. Emmerson, - < R. M. HOLTBY Appointed Field Secretary for Holstein Assn. With the appointment of Byron G. Jenvey, Ingersoll, as Field Secretary for Western Ontario, and R. M. Holtby of Port Perry, as Field Secretary for Eastern Ontavio, the Holstein Asso- ciation of Canada announces a com- plete re-organization of their Field Service, work in each province has been turned over to the Provincial Branch of the parent Association, and the office of Dominion Director of Extension has been closed. The Province of Ontario has been divided into two sections con- forming with the electoral districts and an Eastern Divisional Committee The directors of- extension | Mr. and Mxs. E. R, Taylor and Mr. , W. T. Taylor, of Solina, spent Mon- day, Februaypy 25th, with Mv. and Mys. Ernest Larmer, it being the occasion of their. 13th Wedding Anniversary. A meeting of the A.Y.P.A. f St. John's Church was. held at the heme of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Graham on Wednesday evening, February 27h. The meeting was opened with hymn, "Fight, the Good Fight", Scripture reading by Mrs. W. Crawford and prayers by the rector. Inthe absence of the Secretary, through illness, the office was taken by Mrs. A. L. Bailey. During the business session two new members wre added to the membership and the amount of money asked for Ly the Provincial Secretary was voted To be sent. For a program the members were favoured with an educational and very interesting address on "The Debt We Owe to China" 'by Mrs. (Rev.) Harcourt. After enthusiastic some and a Western Divisional Committee; community singing, lunch was served. have been set up to direct extension activities in their respective sections, through the services of their Field Secretaries. The Divisional Commit- tees consist of the directors of the with the Ontario Directors of the; Ontario Branch in Division of the par-| ent Association, who wil Imeet month- ly. Two More Fires at BLACKSTOCK The Scout Concert put on in the) Community Hall on Thursday evening was a splendid success and reflects great credit on those who took part and also to Mr. N. S. McNally and Rev. C."C. Harcourt who helped them so materially in every way. The pro- gram consisted of a play entitled "One Good Turn Deserves Another", an ex- hibition of ecight different kinds of knot tieing by Patrol Leader Ray Graham, an exhibition of Signalling by Troop Leader Frank Woodard and two assistants, a very amusing Broad- cast by Scouts Ross Bailey, Roy Carter, Ronald Trewin, Harold Craw:- ford,-assisted by Scout Trustee Mr. A. L. Bailey. A play entitled "A Scout's Night-mare, the caste of characters taken by several of the Scouts with Miss Mabel VanCamp as "Jane." The next number an exhibition of bandag- ing by Scout Walter Wright, was just started when the ery of fire rang out and the remainder of the program was never given. FIRES BREAK OUT All who had a means of conveyance rushed to the scene of the fire which) turned out to be Mr. Cecil Hyde's barn and until recently the property of Mi? I. A. Bailey and rented by Mr. Stan ford VanCamp. Cecil had just moved in his stock and Stanford was moving out the next day. The barn and stables which were in splendid con. dition, were completely destroyed. Cecil lost his implements, a horse, several head of cattle and some grain. Stanford lost what cattle he had left after the fire on Monday night and R number of pigs. d Consternation reigns in the town- ship over the mystery of these two fires, and the deep sympathy of the people is with those who lost so heavily. pp A beautiful and impressive bap- tismal service was held in the United Church on Sunday evening when Rey, H. J. Bell baptised Clayton Arthur ead son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Read, Maulyn Kathleen Alice Forder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Forder, William Ronald Hooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. R, Hooper. The deepest sympathy of the com- munity is extended to Reeve and Mrs. Green in the death of their infant son who passed away in the Port Perry Hospital, on/ Sunday, February 24th, 1 . ( and laid to rest in St. John's Anglican Cemetery. The regulax monthly meeting of the" W. A. of the United Church was held at the home of Mrs, L. Corner on Tuesday, evening, I'ebruary 26th, with an attendance of 20. Murs, Cecil Hill took the Devotional. Five dollars was voted to the Crippled Children's Fund, Toronto. The program, which was in charge of Mrs. Mervin Graham, con- sisted of a reading by Miss Jean Wright, a reading by Murs, E. Dorrell, "Nothing At All to Say"; a solo by Miss Kathleen Wright, and a reading by Mrs, Cecil Hill. Lunch was served and a hearty vote of thanks tendered Mrs. Corner, : Misses Aileen' Devitt and Verna White visited with Miss Irene Hyland in Toronto, last week. = invaded with a number of neighbours = Mr. and Mrs. Bartley and = welfare of our community. and a vote of thanks tendered Mr. and Murs. Graham for their hospitality. The next meeting will be on March 13th with Mrs. J. Rahm and Mrs. Fred Hamilton in charge of the program. The voll call is to be answered with an Irish joke, a prize to be given for the best one. ' Sunday visitors were: Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Graham of Oshawa with Mrs. Florence Thomson; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, of Castleton, with Mr. and Ms. Wallace Marlow; Misses Jessie Knox and Elsie Carruthers with Miss Olive VanCamp; Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Van Camp and family with Mr. and Mrs A. L. Bailey; Mrs, Jas, Kennedy, Hazel and Jim, of Islington, with Mr, and Mrs. A. Read; Mrs. M. Smith with her daughter Mrs--~Ws-¥VanCamp; Mr. and Mrs N.S. MeNally, with Mr. and Mus. Jos. Forder. On I'riday evening last Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bartley were very pleas. antly surprised when their home was and friends on the eve of the depart- ure for their new home in Greenbank. Mr. and Mis. Batley were presented with a beautiful linen tablecloth and Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Bartley's brother, with a purse of money. The presenta- tion was made by Mrs. Ted Marlow and the following address read id Miss Nellie Taylor: Mur. Hannah: We, your neighbours and friends have come here to-night to spend a social hour or two prior to the oc- casion of your departure from ow midst. We regret very much your leaving as we have found vou such | rood neighbours and at all times most ready and willing to co-operate in Cevery way for the best interests and We wish you success and happiness in vour new home throughout future years and hope that you may be blessed most abundantly with the - best things of life, health and a civele "of friends. " As a token of our esteem and goods will 'we ask vou to accept these gifts; Signed? Your neighbours and friends. After grateful appreciation had been expressed for the gifts by the recipients the remainder of the even- the ing was spent in a social time at the close of which lunch was served by the ladies. The second tournament of the Bag- minton Club was held on Frida night with the following as winners: Messrs, Jill Baines and Dr. J. Me Arthur, Miss Jessie Knox and Miss Olive VanCamp. CMe Wine VanCamp. and daughter Mabel and Me. Harry Major, attended the Hockey match between Oshawa and Drockville in Oshawa on Friday night, The thivty-third annual convention of Cartwright Religious Bducational Council was held in Nestleton United Church on Thursday, February 28th, al 2 and 7.30 pom. The afternoon ses- sion was as follows: Devotional period by Rev. C. C. Harcourt; address of welcome by Supt. JL JL Bruce; hymn, report from each School; Nestleton United by J. J. Bruce; Nestleton Pres- byterian by R. W. Philp Caesarea by J. Watson; Bethel by Mrs, FF. Toms; Blackstock Anglican and No. 1 School by Rev. C. C. Hircourt; Blackstock United by "I. Dorrell; Cadmus by FE. Gibson. Music by Nestleton Presby. terian choir; réport of Secretary. Treasurer; offering; address by Dr. R. point that a Sunday Schodl teacher should be a good christian and a good example to the children; Round Table Conference conducted hy Rev. Ro Rickard, -B.A., M.R.E.; adjournmei for supper which was served in the basement of the church by the ladies of Nestleton United Church Sunday School. The evening session opened with a violin solo by Mr. V. P. Stouffer fol- lowed by a Devotional Period led by . Rev. H. J. Bell; report of Nominating and Resolutions Committee, and in- stallation of officers; music by Black stock United Church choir; offering; address by Rev. Roy Rickard on "Sun- day School Work in All Ages: Fit Yourself for a Christian Life in Youth." A Christian teacher's duty is to drive out the beverage room and bring his Sunday School pupils into constant fellowship with Christ; a short talk by Mr. R. W. Philp, the newly elected president. The bendic- tion was then pronounced and brought to a close one of the best conventions vet held. -- ¢ a Tm lB -- -- PSOM . In spite of the icy condition of the roads a fine turnout wags noticed at the Church and Subday School services at Epsom and Utiea. About G4 were at Sunday School at Epsom and 60 at Utica. Many came on foot and a good distance at that. They evidently realize the benefit of a Church in the community. On Wednesday of this week the Young People's Society at Bethesda are holding their regular meeting. Miss Rowena Pickett has charge and a most interesting program is prom- ised. The young people of the district are cordially invited to attend these meetings. They are interesting and profitable. Quiltings are very popular at Utica On Wednesday afternoon the ladies are holding another of these interest- ing cvents inthe basement of the Utica United Church. The Young People's Society of Utica' are holding a social event in the base- ment of the Utica United Church un- der the leadership of Miss Helen Ack- ney. A good program is being ar- ranged and lunch is to be served. Come and enjoy yourself with the young people on Friday night. A good wel- come is extended to you. "MYRTLE Johnston Brothers have been of late cutting ice on Mud Lake for the farmers. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hughson were in Toronto on Saturday attend- ing their son's wedding. Congratula- tions from friends here are extended to the happy young couple. Several mild cases of chickenpox was reported here last week. Mr. Kenneth Moyer spent the week cud with his mother and sisters at Omemee. Friends here had word from Rev. Geo. Nickle, of Toronto, last week. He and his daughter Mrs. A. Hodgson motored to Florida in January and have spent the winter there. Rev. Mr. Nickle is much improved in health and has enjoyed the balmy breezes of the southern clime. - Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Honey, Mrs. H. Hudgins and Mr. Moyer attended the missionary banquet in Oshawa last week. ) Mr. and Mrs, Frank Harrison and Gordon visited "Mrs. Harrison's sister in Oshawa on Sunday. The February meeting of the W. M. S. was held at the parsonage on Wednesday afternoon with an attend- "ance of ten. The President, Mrs, H. Hudgins, presided and read the Scripture lesson. Mrs, Robt. Chisholm leading in prayer. Very full reports of the Missionary Convention that was held at Hampton in January, were given by Mrs, D. Leury and Mrs. E. Haolthy of Manchester. SO Mesdames Holliday and Leury sang a pleasing number, The roll call was' answered with a verse of Seripture beginning with the first letter of each member's name. Annangements wero made for the annual Day of Prayer on P. Bowles, who said that Yhe best Sun March 8th when the community are day School teacher was one with a invited to meet in the church basement deep-set purpose in his heart and con; and observe this prayer service. Plans mon. sense; music by V. P. Stouffer;" were made "to- have a progressive hymn; an address by Rev, TL J. Bell, crokinole social evening at the par- on. "Youth and Age Co-operating {o - <onage, "a week from Friday night. gether"; appointment of nominating After the closing exercises the ladies' and resolution committees; address by adjourned to the dining room and en- Rev. C. C. Harcourt, who stressed the joyed a social chat over the tea cups. (I J ht | Ee Nay ad ' i 1 ¥ A phere ARS