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NAR » E> Ll - -N { 1 > $1.50 per year in advance, EDITORIAL '0RT PERRY STA PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 80, 1987 Ld fe "Such is the patriot's boast where'er we ream, His first, best country ever is at home" RTE... aa... 4 Jan ge day ty Hate y NOW OR NEVER TAT SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. . you do, - been gommitted. to the, party in office, - better for all concerned when a party enters: its YOUR VOTE--A SACRED PRIVILEGE Joseph Denny ; Iti is said, and rightly so, that the more one + bays for a privilege, the more he values it. Many years ago one who had obtained Roman- Citizen ° ship.proudly. remarked: "With a great sum. ob- tained I this freedom." In.recent years it has not been too easy, to obtain United. States citizen: ship and those who. have had. to get it through entry. into that land. appear to value it the more. . because: of the price or otherwise than those who. were born there, It has not always been possible for citizens ote the British Empire to choose their leaders; in fact. the past century has worked marvels along, that. line, = Our forefathers paid a huge sum. to: obtain: freedom for themselves and us, their deacendants, and because we paid nothing to get it many: of ns. fail to realize the privilege we presently enjoy, When we met those who do not use or abuse their franchise we call to mind an incident that occurred in the Great War. A mariner after a perilous trip across the ocean saw a group of boys kicking a loaf of bread about the street, He 'stopped' and' picked up the precious. emblem. ex- claiming "And I risked my life for this. Of course no group of people wherever you find them" are able to see exactly alike, and the bigger the group the wider the difference of opinien is bound to be. 4 Our party system serves a most useful pur: pose, it is a system of checks and balances. We. are, what we are, some by environment, some by persuasion, some by heritage and others: follow the dictates of their own convictions., It is a sad state of affairs when honeat men, become bad friends along political lines yet. you often find it to be the case in county places for weeks: before and weeks after an election the closest neighbours become badéfriends, but why,?, simply because they differ along political lines. That is "barking up the wrong tree with a ven- gence." Tt is not your neighbour you should pick a quarrel with for he, most likely, is just as honest. as you are; but he does not see things exactly as It is not your neighbour you need te watch but the party. that will be in power for the next few years, the party which will control your . life, your finances and. your destiny during their - term .of office and should they. obtain their power by. an.averwhelming majority then the electorate is hound. to suffer, that is-you ard me, for if these ara but: a few: in: the. opposition: benches who are going to watch the welfare of the trusts that have It is far political life to have margin enough-to eomfort- -ably carry out its designs to the best-interest of the community and when those conditions prevail a government in the best interests o fthe country is likely to ensue. It is not your neighbour in any case that you need to watch for he is just as anxious for the well-being of the land as you are; so do not do or say anything that may hurt his feelings but come out and do your duty exercising that sacred trust reposed in you: AND VOTE. ¢ s&s THEY DON'T WANT IT PAID There never has been an election in recent years when the problem of public debt did not re- ceive attention as one of the most important questions of the day. Opposition candidates de- " plore the extravagence of the party that has been in power; and Government candidates show what wonderful value they reeeived for the money spent, and how they have reduced taxation, The fact of the matter is that the people don't want to see that debt paid. There are two classes of people concerned in the matter of debt --the people who borrow money, and the people who lend it. The people who borrow do not wish to see any drastic effort made to collect the public debt, because that would be an evidence that their credit was not good. It would also be an evi- dence 'that no longer could they demand public works and public service for their particular locality. Theoretically they think that taxation is too high and-should be reduced, but i tical politics they insist on urging new expenditures, and are willing to sacrifice the party that does not accede td their requests. The lenders of money for public erpenditure do not wish to see the debt paid because that would put an end to coupon clipping, and cut off a perm- anent and reliable source of income. This-statement of the case does not go to prove that debt is a good thing; but simply draws to our . attention the facet that until we take the matter of debt reduction with sufficient seriousness to be ~~ willing to make- sacrifices in that direction, we might as well-admit that debt will not be reduced. The matter of the eternal payment of interest will- one day. force itself upon public attention, and rates of interest will fluctuate in accordance with the: fluctuation of other values. But that day is not yet in sight. * * 0 Non-partizan government is an ideal desired by nmiany; but in the mean- ° time it is the duty of every voter to cast a ballot for the person best able to forward the welfare of the people of Ontario. Judge wisely and VOTE id PORT PERRY . PETERBOROUGH DIVISION ' 4 x J F 1 Wr N. 1 . | hs me Wo 9d 1 Year--1 R. Richardson, bi Jortor" Ram--1 W. Johnson. : ET 8 soma .s ve re -- ----- : ' PETA ; T * 1 : Li . Port Perry Fair Prize List ~The unfortunate fact that, three Fall Fairs were held on September 22nd in this district, robbed Port Perry Fair this year of many fine exhibits of stock; of - the horse races, and some other attractions. The Directors regret the circumstance that rendered our Fair less attractive than usual, and will take proper steps to see the public is not again disappointed in this manner. The Directors wish to express their thanks to all who attended the Fair, to the many exhibitors; and particularly to the teachers; trustees, and school children who attended the Fair. The prize list shows the fine list of exhibits, especially in the main building. THE PRIZE. WINNERS HORSES: Heifer, 1 year--1 R. Walker, 2. H, Haney, 8 H, Honey. Clydesdale~ ™ Cow-- oney: 2 year;old Filly or Gelding:--1 Grant |. Hord--t H. Homey ii | hiristie, The, Ontario County Holstein Club Perche Special--1 H, Honey, Brood Mare--1 Arnold Wallace, 2 G. | °P® BAB 'BERF SPECI AL Cochrane. | . Leask: ; ; 1 year. old-- L. McKee, 2 G. Cach-| pd J: B. Leask; 2 G. Chyistie; 3 R. rane, 4 ? 2 year old--1 L. McKee, 2 L. McKee, 1087- Foal--1. Howard Franklin, 2/1 oicestera-- SHEEP G. Cochrane, 3 H. Franklin, Aged Ram--1 H. Gifford. Boat, Mare L. McKee. Shearling Ram--1 H. Gifford;. Agricu = ) . > . N. |. Brood Maro--H. Franklin, ip 1ab--1 0, Ny Stentor, 2.11. 1 year oldi--1 (error of record), 2 L.| Ewe, 2 shears--1 C. N. Stainton, 2 McKee, H. Gifford; 8, C. N. Stainton, ~~ 2, -0ld--G Cochrane. , 1087 al--1: A. Wallace, : ga Bowe and 2 H. Gifford, Light Horse Clase-- Ewe Lamb--1.C, N, Stainton, 2 and rood mare--1 H. Franklin, 2 A. B.|3, H. Gifford. Cawkery 3 Tyson Lee, Shropshiress-- ' » 1. yean old--1 Rae Dusty, 2 L. Me-|™ Ram Lamb--1 G: Christie, 2 F. Lee. Cc 0. ------- ' . 2 yout old--1 R. Dusty, 2 T. Lee. | prank'Loar © or Orrioter 2 Se Foal--1 L. M¢Kee, 2 A. B. ; Shearling Ewe--1 G. Christie, 2 F. e Ewa: Lamb--1 F. Lee, 2: G. Christie. Aged Ram--1 and 2 W, Johnson, 8 or, Pony, 12-and underr1.@G. Hood. _ Lady Driver--L A Claughton, owner SHORTHORN: CATTLE Ram Lamb-- 1 Wu Johnson, 2 N. Taylor; 8 W. Johnson, we, 2 shears--~1 Gordon Butson, 2 , 8 Gy eo, ; Ball Calf--1 Richardson, 2 J. E. k 8. Christie. Ric itu ag bE Lenk: 3 W. Johnson, 8 N, Taylor. chads At, year--1 R. Richardson, 2 pop Satling Ewe 1 W. Johnson, 2 W. Leas hp son, : 0 Helfer, 2 years--1 J. E, Leask. Ewe Lamb--1 W. Johnson, 8 N. Tay- owt B. Leask, 2'G. Christie, 3 ~ Wn HOt Be Leask. . 17. C, Glaspell. ' HOLSTEIN. CATTLE gived Rant--1 T, O. Glaspell, Bull 1 year--1 Harold Hon «Ram 1 T, C. Glaspell, 2 J. ey. 1. f M oa 13. Wallan £5 tone tr rr So Honey, Shearling Ewe--1 Glaspell, 2 Mur- ray, 3 Glaspell, we Lamb--1 Glaspell, 2 Murray. on HOGS Yorkshire-- Boar under 8 months--1 N. Taylor: Boar over 8 months--1 C. Carter, 2 N. Taylor.. Sow under 8 months--1 and 2 Bruce Lockie, 3 C. Carter. Sow over 8 months--1 C. Carter, Pair Bacon Hogs--1 C, Carter, 2 L. Honey. POULTRY Wyandotte Hen--1 J. Baird, 2 W. Johnson, - g Sussex Cock--1 8S. Arnold. Sussex Hen--1 '8. Arnold, . White Leghorn--1 A. C. Heayn. White Leghorn Hen--1 J,Baird, 2 S. Arnold. White Leghorn Cockerel--1 T. Philp: 2 N. Williams x White Leghorn Pullet--1 N, Wil- liams, 2 T, Philp. Brown Leghorn--Cock, Hen, Pullet Cockerel--by E. Langstaft ; Minorca Hen--1 N, Williams: Minorca Cockerel--1 T. Philp, 2 H. Heaps, ix Minorca Pullet--1 .T. Philp, 2 H. eaps, ; Orpington Cock--1. H,, Heaps, 2 T. Pp. » Orpington Hen--1 Heaps, 2 Philp. Orpington Cockeral--1 Philp, 4 E. Langstaff. Orpington Pullet--1 Philp, 2. Lang- staff, : : Barred Rock Cock--1 C. Heayn, 2 J. Baird, . a Darel 'Rock' Hem==1'C. Heéayn, 2 J. aird. Barred Rock Cockerel--1 L. Honey, 2 T. Philp. {aren J S\ Nay ORACE ~ ZR 7 5} 7 7 - Central Ontario Highways 'i Homrsvicee LAL Hasrdurdon aif itany * > * 7 r TORONTO o ir' Ce A nr Sa 17 None es ~-- -- = 1. The Western Division from Orangeville to Yonge St. is under construction. Highway. This highway is'a vital link in the Provincial highway system. It is a justified public utility and would cost far less than the Government has spent on several sections of road where there are not a hundred residents to be served.. This is the shortest route between Yonge Street and No. 28 Highway at Peterboro and would be the connecting link in 1000 miles of Provincial highways in Central Ontario stretching from Lake Huron to Ottawa. It would relieve the congested traflic of No. 2 highway, on which human lives pay. a ghastly toll every year for someone's shortsightedness -or negligence in not providing traffic relief. The distance East and West via No. 7 highway would be reduced 18 miles, districts without highway or railway facilities would be served, touring business would increase and Céntral and Eastern Ontario would enter upon a new era of development. There is no reason why this Central Ontario Highway link should not have been constructed last year. There has been selfish, determined opposition in the North and South that would hold back the natural development of Central Ontario for y genera- Cartwright, Manvers, Scugog, Port Perry and Reach were well represented at the public meeting held in the Town Hall at Port Perry, on Monday evening, when the proposed Provincial Highway from Orangeville to Peterboro was thoroughly discussed. Warden Letcher presided, and after calling a number of muni- cipal officers and others to the platform, he called upon Dr. Bird, the Conservative Candidate in the forthcoming Provincial election, to state his position upon the road project which Warden Letcher had first briefly and clearly outlined. - Dr. Bird gave unqualified support to the proposal, and promised, if elected, to do all in his power to see that the proposed route was taken over by the Government. He said that Eastern Ontario had not received equal consideration with Western Ontario in the matter. of Provincial Roads. The request that is being made he condidered reasonable, and should be granted if properly presented to the right people. He would, if elected, leave no stone unturned to see that the Province assumed the building and: maintenance of this proposed link between Orangeville and Peterboro. As Dr. Bird had two other meetings to address that same evening he had to leave immediately after his brief address. He was well received by the audience, and was given enthusiastic applause. ' ; The main address of the evening was made by Mr. W. M. Bowes, who has been working for the building of this highway ever since the meeting held at Pontypool in the summer of 1936. In clear and emphatic style he traced the progress of the cam- paign that had been carried on to secure the desired end. A well prepared map showing: the proposed route, gave point to the argu- ments put forward in support of the proposal. It also showed 'clearly where opposition to the plan was.centered, and why. Three distinct interests would be affected by the building of this highway. 1. That part of Central Ontario through which the proposed highway would pass. 2. The locality running north and south from Lindsay to Newcastle. 3. A section of the south- ern part of the County from Brooklin to Orono. From the point of view of service to the Province it was clear- ly demonstrated that the Highway from Orangeville to Peterboro was the only route that could fairly demand' the financial outlay by the, Province. Lindsay would be well served by this highway running east and west because of a connecting link to be built north and south between the highway and Lindsay. : The interests of the south end of the riding were already well b 3 Barred Rock Pullet--1 T. Philp, 2 C. Kellett. (continued on page 2) protected in the matter of trangportation by No. 2 Highway, and two through railway lines. The building of a road five miles north of Oshawa would be of no value in bringing business to that 2. Central Divisfon--The Uxbridge County road has been taken over as Provincial THE HIGHWAY MEETING Map of Provincial Highway Route, Lake Huron to Ottawa and Montreal, proposed by the Central Ontario Highways Association--connecting link from Orangeville to Peterborough--being the most direct route for Kast and West traffic, and making adequate connection with twenty paved highways running North and South. 3. Port Perry-Peterborough Division has been postponed from year to year by connivance and political expediency. tion. Elected representatives have broken faith with the people by using their influence to promote local and private interests in 'highway matters. There must be an end to this connivance and duplicity. No country can make progress unless the interest of all are served with fairness. Petitions and deputations on-behalf of 200,000 people in Central Ontario have been ignored. "Favored Sons" in each provincial government have received millions of dollars in highway appropriations for their ridings without regard to Provincial interests. This is modern "highway robbery" and must come to an end. The old punishment would still fit the crime, gasoline and highway taxes for half a lifetime and still have no highway. In the last year highway revenues in these ridings were suflicient to pay for the construction of this road out of revenue. No one will be satisfied with empty promises forever, --~Central Ontario Highways. Get what you have paid for--and get it NOW | city; but it would effectively stop the building of the through highway from Orangeville to Peterboro, via Port Perry. As Mr. Bowes traced the steps taken by the Central Ontario Highway Committee to secure the building of the proposed high- way, one could not but be startled at the determined opposition to the plan in certain influential quarters. In 'spite of the fact that the representatives of forty municipalities bordering on the proposed highway had passed resolutions endorsing the plan; and in spite of the fact that this showed the expressed will of 150,000 persons whose transportation requirements would be well served by the plan, some eight or ten individuals had thus far been sue- cessful in blocking the adoption of the project. Roads had been assumed by the Highways Department in the Lindsay district quite recently (a week or so ago). The road so taken over would be of much less service than that from Orange- ville to Peterboro. Yet these few men had been able to frustrate the will of the forty municipalities concerned. It is time, Mr. Bowes said, that the people of Central Ontario demanded their rights in no uncertain manner. "That seven or eight men can prevent the route from being taken over by the Government is too serious a matter to be passed over without notice." Among those on the platform who spoke in support of the proposed highway were the following gentlemen: Reeve Devitt, of Cartwright; Mr. Cummiskey, of Manvers; Mr. R. M. Holtby, of Port Perry; Mr. Harry Philips, of Nestleton; Mr. Arthur Brock, of Port Perry; Mr. Wm. Short, Port Perry; Mr. Jas. Lucas, Port Perry; Mr. S. Jeffrey, Port Perry. Each of these men gave prac- demand that was being made. Mr. Conant, who had been addressing a meeting at Oshawa, arrived about 10.30. He was called upon to state his position re- garding the taking over of the road by the Government. Step by step he told of what had been done by him to carry out the wishes of the people in the matter; of his unqualified support of the plan, and of the further steps to be taken to secure an Order-in-Council announcing that the highway had been assumed by the Govegn- ment as desired. Evidently every possible effort had. been made to meet the wishes of the people, and would be continued until the Order-in-Council was passed. Mr. Bowes, in his summing up, sdid that there was no reason to doubt the sincerity of Mr. Conant's efforts' but that he should be supported by a determined campaign to carry out the plan that can mean so-much to the prosperity of Central Ontario. The op- position is also sincere, and until the Order-in-Council is actually passed, we should not cease in our demands, for we could not be sure of the matter until that Order-in-Council is passed. It was felt that the meeting was well worth while, and that a real progress was being made in securing the road. The yesidents of large areas in this part of Ontario have paid tical evidence of the feasibility of the plan and the justice of the Yi i ~ ry ay in A nt a A ll re -- bP Fa ra er vy { a HR BS 4 nag GS hs = par