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-. NY a HR % 1) X : = ¢ : » 5 E | : ] 7 = 43 i HN 5 - Ve ; ¥ 3 & kd i ] * 1 ' * EN - & ; kf 1 ri " X rah i ° 4 a wh" A - ii Ried ~ 7 4 ! 3 ~ nis' z 25d : The King's Funeral your label; it tells when your A King Passes "The much-loved sovereign of earth's greatest throne, Answered the summons of the King of kings-- - Monarch Supreme, who builds His heaven's walls With glory, honour, that each nation brings. An earthly ruler each true Briton mourns. "His dignity, his kind and quiet way, © Had won a place close to his people's hearts. © Almost five hundred million grieve to-day. Sun never sets on Britain's vast domains, Her flag's unfurled on' myriad ships at sea. God of the Empires, be King Edward's guide King of all Kingdoms, keep his people free. -- Florence Walker Nelson, (Visiting for winter in Florida.) \ Those who heard the broadcast of the ceremonies _in connektion with the funeral of King George V at 5 _ controlled lightning carries the news around the ' . describe the occasion, for, to each of His Majesty's different emotions were stirred. the funeral of King George the Fifth. In former days 'prayer, and the address was delivered by Rev. W. J. H. Smyth. "and citizen, had served his country with 'thre ability and faithful: "the world had to be met. 3 Monarch had proved the worth of sterling character; and had . Government House, Toronto, January 23, 1936 Dear Mr. Farmer,-- - I very much regret I have been unable to attend any of your Jubilee Services, > Thoughts of my youth always bring memories of Port Perry United Church, and of my days as Sunday School, of which William Ross was for so long Superintendent. The names of the stalwarts of bygone days come to me. Aaron Ross, William Brock, W. T. Parrish, S. E. Allison, J. H. Brown, as well as Samuel Jeffrey and E. H. Purdy and many, many others "are all names familiar to me, so closely are they linked with all the associations of my youth, Perhaps of all memorries that flock to me whenever I cast my mind back over the intervening years there is one that has about-it a peculiarly vivid quality that evokes the very emotions I then experienced. It is the memory--of the only _nurnoseful in oy --purpoeseri--in Extracts from Letters of Congratulation . To Port Perry United Ch of Its Golden Jubilee . . . . . . . . . in the new church, I wish you every success, and in the years to come may the church stand for all that is worth while in the old home town of Port Perry. - Agnes G. Sing, * (nee Agnes G. Brown.) FE Dr. Ockley in a letter to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McClintock, on their coming to Port Perry. "Many pleasant memories of my earlier ministry clusters around the town of Port Perry. During my pastorate there the union of Metho- dism took place; the business places of the town were twice burned to the ground, and it was my good fortune to unsuitable, and build the present present church in the very centre of the town." % * * 0% Brampton, Dec. 6, 193b "Your gracious invitation to attend vour Jubilee services in January is urch on the occasion sell the two old churches, dreary and : Parkhill, Jan. 2, 1936 "What a joy it would be to meet and greet the remnant of our old-time congregation, . . . I send by warm] est congratulations to the, dear old friends in Port Perry. Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year." L. W. Hill. * * * . 55 Glen Road, Toronto ", . . Such a service call for rem- iniscences which would be a great pleasure for me to recall, and also to again meet some of those with whom we associated in the building of they church, many of best friends, and hap- piest days, were met, and spent in the church. "Unfortunately, owing to illness it will be impossible for me to attend, but Mrs. Ross and myself will be -in spirit with you, and we join in wishing you and the church continued pros- perity and that under the blessing of God the good work may continue." William Ross. SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. Celebrate their 68th Wedding Anniversary on Monday On Monday, January 27th, 1936, many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Willard called upon these greatly respected citizens to congratulate them upon arriving at the sixty-eighth milestone of their wedding journey. This event is one that is most rare in any community, and it is a delight to be able to say that both Mr. and Mrs. Willard are enjoying fair health considering their advanced years, (Mr, Willard in his 95th year), and their minds are bright and hopeful in their outlook upon life. Among the many kindly messages, the following letter from the Port Perry United Church expressed the goodwill of the congregation of which Mr. and Mrs. Willard have long formed a part: which age imposes. Your hearts are voung, and the eventide of life' is lightened with many happy memories, both of hlessings received, and of op- portunities to do kindly deeds and say kindly words, which have brought happiness to you and to those who en- joved the love which you bestowed. When you look forward, there is that Divine hope of the immortal out- look, and the fuller understanding of God's purposes. May peace and . happiness abide with you until the day dawns, and the shadows pass away; and may vou live in the full assurance of God's | love, and the affection of all who have thus far brought joy into your lives. PORT PERRY UNITED CHURCH Port Perry, Ont., Jan. 27, 1936 Mr. and Mrs. M, Willard, Port Perry, Ont. Dear Friends,--On this day of all days we feel that the church which has been your spiritual home for many, many years, should offer con- gratulations and good wishes. To have travelled the journey of life together--a journey marked by sixty- eight' milestones--is a rare achieve- ment for anybody. God has been good to you both, and you have loved and served Him faithfully these many years. It has been a vedbpleasure for your many friends in the church to God's Signed on behalf of the Church, Windsor, will never forget the tremendous impressive- ness of the event. There are no words to adequately subjects who formed part of that funeral procession, nt emotic .Jo 'the 'statesman "the funeral meant the burial ofa tried and trusted cotinsellor; to the soldier 'and sailor the head of a vast empire was being laid away; to the ordinary . citizen the funeral marked the passing. of a kindly gentleman 'whose power for good was great in a. most unassum- ing manner. All mourned the loss of one whom they respected and loved. : A ceremony such as was carried 'out at Windsor on Tuesday must be seen and heard to be appreciated. The vastness of the concourse: the solemn splendour of the funeral trappings; the startling suddenness of the minute guns; the mournful tolling of the "church bell; the gripping power of the dirge played by the massed. bands; the lament of the pipes; and, finally, the mingled sorrow and hope of the funeral service, 'with its sweet singing, and the unbounded faith of the . ritual--these are the separate parts which create the 'atmosphere in which the people mourn for their dead king, their loved friend. There is nothing in the annals of history quite like when the great ones of earth passed away, swift run- ners bore the news to the subjects in remote parts of the empire. Days, weeks, and months might elapse before all could hear of the death of the king. To-day. world while the event is still happening. Kings speak, . and the world may hear the gracious words even as "they are spoken: the hand of death leads them into the shadows, and instantly the cry encircles the globe ¢__The King is dead: long live the King" We livein a marvellous age, THE MEMORIAL SERVICE 'AT PORT PERRY A community Memorial Service in honour of the late King George V was held in the United Church, Port Perry, and was very largely attended. ~~ : As was most fitting the Public School children attended th service in a body, accompanied by their teachers. Rev. D .A. Ferguson read the lesson, Rev. T. A. Nind offered 'Mr. Smyth's eulogy of the late King was an eloquent and sincere tribute to a much loved Monarsh, who, as King, counsellor, ness in a period when problems the most difficult in' the history of To all walks of life this Christian earned the respect and affection of the lowly subject and the great tes ji na An. ¥ AG CH i ? : "he choir gave j atly added to the musical beauty of the service, which will be d by all present as a tribute of well deserved love to pots .| 'from the list of organists but I notice a fine rendering of Kipling's Recessional, and, vasion I have ever made into the somewhat rarified atmosphore of music, I notice with pride that in the Golden Jubilee Historical Sketch and Programme my name {is not omitted too that I am referred to as a doctor. At that time I was innocent of all de- grees and titles and my knowledge ot 'medicine was matched by my know- ledge of music. That is to say it was 'negligible. I had received but a very few lessons on the pipe organ. from the late Dr. Edwhrd Fisher, at the Ontario adies' College. Even now my sympathy and grati- tude go out to Albert Davis, the leader of the choir, and to the admirably patient but not, I am glad to say, too long-suffering congregation whith fifty years ago witnessed and heard a boy in his teens making his debut as an organist. It is comforting to re- flect that it was not long before Miss Luta Ross, who was later to become Mrs. Hossack, restored true melody to its proper home and the days of my officiation as an organist came to an end. , = Half a century has passed. Through times of difficulty, in days of war and during the long years of an uneasy peace Port Perry United Church has worthily fulfilled its divine function. Never was its work more important than in these days when the souls of men and women are distressed and sorely beset by that world-wide rest- lessness, that impoverishment of the spirit which threatens to starve into impotence the native idealism of man- kind. i - : I congratulate most worimly and cordially all those who by their de- votion and enthusiasm have fed the flame of revelation which burns at the heart of all such labours as those car- ried on by successive generations ministering to the spiritual needs of men, women and children in and around Port Perry. May all the prayers that arise from pastor and congregation be abundantly fulfilled that in the years to come your labours may be ever more fruitful and Port Perry United Church pass from strength to strength in the' faithful discharge of its divine mission. With kind regards, I remain, : Yours very-sincerely, . H. A. Bruce, ; Lieutenant-Governor. . 0 8249 Maple. St., Victoria B.C,, t : January 20th, 1936 Mr. 8. Farmér, Port Perry. _ Dear 8ir, -- I have just received word that you are celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of the building and opening of the Church at Port Perry. I want to offer my congratula- tions, and only wish tt could be pos- sible for me to be there. I well remember when" the old chuich was sold and the new one built. It was a great day in our lives, and how proud we were of the new church, My father and mother work- ed hard for its completion, and in memory of their lives, father the ording Steward for 50 years and or eighteen years I playéd the organ v s a friend to all. , before me. I shall look forward with pleasure to joining you on Wednesday, January 22nd. Of course you will un- derstand that I am not so sure of be- ing fit to carry out this engagement as if I was twenty-five years younger, but so far I have succeeded in going 'to those who have wanted me. , . "Trusting that you will have a joy- ous and prosperous time." H. M. Mapning. : * *! *% I -- Toronto, Dec. 6, 1936. "Your kind invitation to your cen: tennial anniversary to hand. Coming as it does in the very heart of the winter, I feel it would not be wise on my part to commit myself. , .. Ido hope your anniversary proves a season of renewal and rich blessing in the only things which after all give worth and security to life. : Give my best regards to your Board and express my regrets at having to say 'no. "" Geo. W. McCall * * * A letter to Mrs, Jackson from Mrs. (Rev.) Copeland. "I have very pleasant recollections of 'the three -years we spent in Port Perry, and call to remembrance many who were leaders in the Church and "Sunday School from '1901 to 1904; they were loyal to their church and good friends--of the minister and his wife--many of whom have since "crossed the bar", and another genera- tion are carrying on the work. I pray i i Port Perry United Church will go on to greater prosperity, where many a weary soul may find rést--and God." ro + x 0% Peterborough, Jan, 2nd, 1936 "Your kind invitation to your an- niversary services received and much as I would like to be with you all, I feel it better on account of not being able to hear to pass aside all such gatherings. The years spent at Port Perry were happy years and precious and to meet old and true friends of a former pastorate and be able to hold conversation, well, it is too 'much for me. . "My best wishes go out to you al for a happy and prosperous New | Year." R. Bamforth. * * * Port Perry, Jan. 22nd, 1936. "It is with pleasure, that I-look back to the period of time !when we were united as pastor and people. But the pleasure would be greatly in- creased, if I could be with you in per- son to-night, on this the occasion of your Golden Jubilee. But that cannot be, so I can but hope, that your fes- tivities and various forms of enjoy- ment, may bring to you the highest good." . Wesley Elliott. + + 4 Beachburg, Jan. 4, 1936. ..: I know there is no former charge of mine that I would sooner visit than Port Perry. The congrega- tion was loyal and generous to me-- challenged my best and appreciated efforts. I often remember them in my prayers, Through this Jubilee that as the years come and go, that the 'May God Bless them'". W. Higgs. Toronto, Jam, 1936; * * * "... Mrs Watson and I should like very much to join with you at one of the services in connection with the celebration of this interesting anni- versary. In any event I wish to take this opportunity of expressing my hoa that the services will be success- ful in every way and that the New| Year will bring you health and happi- ness." W. G. Watson. Toronto General Trust Corp. rk x - Uxbridge Parsonage "In absence, however, we extend hearty congratulations on your Jubi- lee and best of good wishes for its success." Edward S. Bishop. * * * Nestleton, Jan. 16, 1936. «" ,.. I sincerely hope the anniver- sary will be a great success in every way." R. P. Bowles. * * » "The Pastor and Congregation of Brooklin United Church on the occa- sion of the Golden Jubilee of Port Perry United Church extend heartiest congratulations and best wishes for future prosperity." P. L. Jull. : * * * R.R. 2, Mt. Clemens; Mich. "With Christmas and Nelv Year greetings to both minister and con- gregation." A. E. Thornley. * * *® Belleville, Jan. 1938. "Wishing you-and your people great success in your Jubilee services and a Prosperous New Year." W. D. Harrison. * * * St. Petersburg, Florida. |: "Greetings from .St. Petersburg on this Jubilee occasion. I extend con- gratulations and would pay tribute to the names of the men and their fam- ilies wheasthrough long years of real Christian service contributed so freely of their time and means to make your church in Port Perry possible." Samuel Jeffrey. ERE Galt, Jan. 15, 1936 "I trust-the church may have a very happy re-union and that it may prove to be a time of refreshing for all, and that you may receive God's blessing." Madeline Brandon. ok * " Orono, Jan. 9, 1936. " .. I have very happy memories of the fellowship with the members of that church. I am grateful that I was privileged to take some part in the service and work of the church while I was a member of it, and I know I received much help spiritually from its associations. Circumstances here prevent my being present at the gpecial services, But I pray God's richest blessings may attend all fers vices." A a 1 yt Lena M, Fralick. FE Read about Juvenile Hockey on page 4. The boys should be encouraged to train for good sport. see you Keep that same happy, hetpful disposition in spite of the passing of the the years, and the limitations W. J. H. Smyth, Minister. . 8. Farmer, Recording Steward. Wednesday's Celebration at Port Perry United Church People in this community, who missed turkey at Christmas, certainly had a rare opportunity to secure a liberal helping of that dainty at the turkey supper provided by the ladies of the Port Perry United Church, on Wednesday of last week. About four hundred and seventy-five persons took advantage of this oppor- tunity, and great praise was given to the ladies both for the ex- cellence and the abundance of the meal provided. If this is the kind of thing Golden Jubilees provide, the event should come arofid more often, After the folk had all enjoved the feast, they were entertained with music and addresses." Messrs, Birmingham and Hobson, of Toronto, gave happy diversion to many in several encored num- bers. Two outstanding addresses were given. One in retrospect by Rev. D. N. McCamus, London; and one in prospect by Rev. R. T. Richards, of Napance. Rev. Mr. McCamus is an old man' (he was pastor of the church in Port Perry forty years ago) who is voung in heart, and clear in intellect. He gave a very fine address, emphasizing the need of sincere, pure, and kindly living, that should be worthy of the Great Master, after whom Christians are called. : Rev. Mr. Richards pointed to many challenging problenis which the church must face in the immediate future. He pointed _to the need of a return to the spiritual atmosphere in which the church was born. Church membership should not be a matter of form; but a final step toward Christian service, brought about by a reapApivitual awakening, ev. Mr. Smyth, who presided, spoke of the importance of the occasion, and read extracts from many congratulatory letters. These extracts apear elsewhere on this page. A GENEROUS GIFT The Oshawa General Hospital has been made the beneficiary of a sub- stantial bequest, said to be a sum in excess of $100,000 to be used specially for the ereqtion of a children's wing 'of the hospital, by the will of the lute Mrs. Albert Sykes, formerly of thi- city, which had been filed for pro- balel at the (itario County Court House, at Whitby. This bequest, which consists of the! residue of the estate is set forth as follows iv the will: "With respect to all the vo, residue and remainder of my estate, I direct my trustees to pay same to the Oshawa General Hospital, to be applied by said hospital for or in connection with the erection of -a children's wing of said Oshawa General Hospital. A tablet shall be placed in said wing with the inscription thereon designating said wing as J. ALBERT SYKES and I JOSEPHINE SYKES WING. The re- ceipt of the proper official of said hospital for the residuary estate shall be a suflicient discharge to my trustee: Who are no further called upon to sce to the application thereof." In addition to this magnificent bequest to the Oshawa General Hospital, Mrs, Sykes, in her will, makes a number of other bequests for the benefit of Oshawa institutions. sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, Dr. Raalph H. Palmer, of Brantford, provide that they receive the income only, and that on their death, the capital moneys of these bequests shall be paid to the Simeoe Street United Church, to be applied by the Church to its Home. Mission objects. This means that in due course of time the sum of §10,000 will come to the church home mis- sion funds as a result of the bequests, " Another bequest provides for Cy payment to William Paul, of Oshawa, a close friend of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sykes, of a sum of $1,000 and a further payment of the income on another $1,000. On the death of Wm. Paul, the capital of this second $1,000 is directed to be paid to the Oshawa Children's Shelter, LE Mrs, Sykes' interest in education is indicated by two bequests made to the Oshawa Collegiate and Vocational Institute, for the establishment of four scholarships. The sum of $1,000 is provided for the establishmen the J. Albert Sykes Memorial Scholarship Funtl, the net income from this is to be applied in the respective proportions of sixty and forty per cent. in the establishment of two scholarships for the 'respective students making the best standjng in science. A further sum of $1000 is set aside to create the Mrs. I. Josephine Sykes Scholarship Fund for the first and second stand- ing in the Middle School in English Literature and Composition. i after other specific bequests are paid, Two specific bequests of $5000 each made to herse Ld A ag TT - es ' Ze > oe ai i X - nt 3 ng Po EE eo,