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------------------------------ 5. W. ITT LIFE -- ITS ACTIONS AND RE-ACTIONS (By Joseph Denny) Amazing changes have taken place since this century dawned than in the | Previous 1000 years. When the books of Jules Verne were first placed in our - hanas as school children: "Round the World in Eighty Days" and "I'wenty thousand Leagues Under the Sea", it was thought that the author was a fit candidate for a "straight jacket" or that he must have escaped from an insane asylum and was not safe to be at large. But, what wonderful sights have met our gaze. It is possible for a ilying machine to travel to the farthest ends of the earth in a matter of hours, and the exploits of the sub- marines of the various warring na- tions have proved that Jules Verne must have had prophetic vision for his vicws were not so far wrong after all, Only 'a week or two ago it was an- nounced that it is new possible for a news flash to encircle the globe in 90 seconds thus proving right before our eyes that space, the elements, and time have all been annihilated in the brief span in which we have lived. - It stands to reason then, because of all these k developments, that every phase of our existence would be af- fected. It would be the more strange if it were not so, - If one can travel so far in so short a time, conquer the elements and flash a message so quickly it must have a great influence on our lives, It is no wonder then that we are filled with consternation as we learn of the ravages of Japan in far-off China, of the civil war raging in Spain and the military preparations in Europe, It means that the modern stataesmen must use the utmost in- genuity to keep their various countries our of war. Qur lives, national and personal, are like vessels in a seething | sea if they are rightly equipped they will float like cork, if they are ill- equipped they will sink as lead; Mus- solini has taken advantage of the pre-|' sent situation as he boastingly swag- -: gers. through the land 'and Hitler issues his famous decrees. At first the monéy 'markets reeled under their on- slaught, but their wonderful ex- ploits yet to be, are predicted so often -'that the world at large now refuses to take notice and now goes on in the even tenor of her way. 11 these changes have affected na- tions to such an amazing degree how much more must it have touched the lives of individuals. To succeed in these times one must re-act to chang- ~ ing conditions. When the automobile first made its appearance .on our streeets wise men said it was an im- possible invention - for horses would never get used to them, today horses are as scarce as the automobiles were when they came upon our streets and now we wonder how men ever got along so well without them, When railway engines were able to draw a string of cars at the rate of six miles gn hour-in England again the wise acres could visualize the country ravaged by fire from the en- . gine and a multitude of corpses strewn all along the track, mutilated and torn by. the cruel iron monster. . Today passanger trains go ten times as fast in' England and to travel in a railway train there is the safest mode of convenience known to man. -1s" the individual to stand and look on, if he does he will be left and be a failure. - If he reacts to the circum- stances about him he will succeed, for the same laws operate in our daily life today as at any time during the his- tery of mankind. If 'a lad refuses to take advantage of the means placed in his power and spends his substance, time as well as money, in riotous living he will go under, for the story of The Prodigal Son is as true today as ever. But if he plans his way and works his plan, using all the equipment available to him, a glorious career is open before him, as each success he makes will put another horizon in view with its vast 'possibilities at his command. It is true that machinery has put hundreds of men out of employment "but new inventions have come upon . the market giving thousands a new job and putting luxuries in the homes of the humblest artisans, such luxuries of which kings and rulers never dreamed. TRY OUR COAL, COKE and WOOD. ~~ IT. 18 GOOD -- LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER & COAL|: Co. Limited. * Phone 240 "WELL MET A fat man bumped into a rather lean gentleman. "From the Jooks of you", he said}' belligérently, "here must have been a famine." © "And from the looks of you", replied the lean gent, you're the guy who caused ill i SCUGOG! The Community Club of the Head will hold its next meeting at the home or Mr, and Mrs. J, Pearce, on Ja. 1Uth, A good program is being pre- pared by Mr. Gordon Shunk, Mr, Li martyn, and Misses Gladys and Lorain Couns, A special part of it will be taken by mr. K. B, Smallman, of Port verry, Here's hoping the weather and roaas will be tavorable for a large aL tendance, The Junior Girls Institute met at the home of Misses Marjorie and Ivah Milner, with a good attendance. Miss Kliza Stephenson gave a interesting talk on thé Supper Club. This was tollowed by community singing. Miss Margaret Crozier gave a few selec~ tions on the guitar, Lunch was served. We have = enjoyed having our groceries brought to our doors all summer by our merchant Mr, J, L. Sweetman. Now they are enjoying the change, and we are calling at the store to visit Mr, and Mrs. Sweetman, Mrs. WW, MacGregor, of Port Perry, visited her sister Mrs. R. Jackson, for a few days recently. Mrs. Chamberlain and son Jimmie visiter a few days recently with Mrs, Shepherd in Toronto. My. and Mrs. M, McLaren, Mr. and Mrs, C. Samells, Edna, George and Helen, Mr. and F, Jackson and little George, also Mrs. C. Hardy, who is visiting her cousin Miss Kate Widden. All enjoyed a visit with Mr, and Mrs, Jackson, on -Saturday. We all enjoyed having Mrs. George Sweetman take charge of her class on Sunday, having been away for two months, Murs. R. Jackson visited in Toronto one day last week: } Miss Florence Carter visited her friend Miss Grace Demara over the week end. Mr, and Mrs. A. Brunt, Mona and Carl, of Enniskillen, visited 'her par- ants Mr, and Mrs. W. Mark, Sunday. Miss Mildred Mills is visiting her brother Harold, at Enniskillen for a few weeks. 'The Fortnight Club will be held in the Township Hall on Friday evening, January 14th, and will take the form oi a euchre with prizes for the win- ners. It was broadcasted on Sunday after- noon of the donations received from the Foot Sunday School, which should have been Mrs. N. Crozier's and. Mrs, C. Hardy's classes. Glad to hear Mr. Ralph Milner has School--during the illness of their teacher, Miss Stephens. beginning on January 17th. TRY OUR COAL, COKE and WOOD. i --1IT IS GOOD -- LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER & COAL Co. Limited. Phone 240 GRAIN CHAMPIONSHIPS AND HOW THEY ARE WON. Is it luck or is it pluck that brings honours, thrills and dollars to success- ful competitors at local, provincial and international grain shows? There are many who compete occasionally but few who stick to it year after year. These few are often spoken of critical- ly as professional showmen, and oc- casionally this may bé true, but usual- ly, says G. R. Snyder, they represent the best type of farmer, the men. who set the pace which leads to higher standards of field crop production." An intimate knowledge of the many factors influencing plant growth is essential in the production of the quality of grain required for a win- ning sample. Certain strains of suit- able varieties are more productive of the show type than others, and it is. necessary to develop these through careful selection or obtain them from an established grower who has been a] consistent winner at grain shows. In the preparation of the seed bed careful consideration is given to the supply 'of available plant food, especially those mineral elements phosphorus and potassium, so essential in the development of quality seed. and a fair amount of potassium but is very low in phosphorus which must be added in liberal amount by the appli- cation. of a' high phosphate fertilizer. Bright :looking seed is obtained by permitting the crops to mature thor- oughly before harvesting' and then protecting from the weather till dry. Hand-picking is the final and most tedious operation, a few seeds at a time being spread on a flat surface ¢overed with white paper. It is a job that requires a keen eye, endurance and patience, for it takes many a seed to make a bushel. TRY OUR COAL, COKE and WOOD, -- IT I8 GOOD =~ LAKE S8CUGOG LUMBER & COAL Co. Limited. Phone 240 - secured charge of a school--Yellow| Barnyard manure supplies nitrogen | ir A 43 LEPHONE TALKS IN Habit The Watson . playing Long CONC DISTANCE UL Distance; for Long hebit with the Watson family -- an inex- pensive habit that saves anxiety and helps keep the family together, Let the tele- phone extend your horizon beyond your immediate neighbourhood, Let it keep you in touch with faraway relatives and friends --- thg cost is surprisingly small, THE WATSON. "We're so glad yowrs feeling better, Mothge (2 " [hat LONG DISTAN CE is Catching! youngsters are not merely telephone -- they are" playing Distance is a Reductions in telephone rates--local and long distance--in 1935,.'36 and '37 have effected savings to telephone users in Ontario and Quebec of near y one million dollars yearly. Reach Council The Reach Township Council met|. for their inaugural meeting on Mon- day, with the following . present-- Reeve, Wm. Parrott; Deputy Reeve, John McDonald; Councillors, Robt. Swanick, John McIntyre, Stan. Ward. The following appointments were made: Blake Cragg, School Attendance Officer; T. E. Philp, a member of the Board of Health; John Johnson, Sani- tary Inspector; Ryerson Beare, Weed Inspector; N. C Brown and Frank Johnson, Auditors. After taking .and subscribing to their several declarations of office, the Councillors took their seats and commenced the transaction of the business of the township for the cur- rent year. Communications from Chief Engi- neer of Municipal Roads that the De- partment will require all townships proposing to take advantage of the provisions~of the Highway Improve- ment Act with regard to township roads for the year 1938 to pass at the earliest. possible date a total expendi- ture by-law to provide all the moneys required for road work during the year. Thg reeve and clerk were authorized to sign and. submit to the Minister, Dept. of Highways of On. tario, the petition of the Corporation of the Township of Reach showing that, during the period from January 1st, 1937 to December 31, 1937, there has been expended upon the township roads the sum of $12,729.64, and re- questing the Statutory grant on same as provided by "The Ontario Highways Act" and Amendments thereto. (A by-law was passed appropriating the sum of $12,000. for the _mainten- ance and improvement of the roads-in 'the township during the current year. The Reeve and Treasurer was auth: 'otized to- borrow sufficient money to meet, until the taxes are collected, thd current expenses of the municipality = for the year. The Clerk requested the Council to accept his resignation to take effect 'at the earliest possible convenience of the Council. | was received with deep regret and PRINCE "ALBERT | The said communication ordered to be filed for the meantime. 7% oa ; Scugog' 'Council At the opening. of the meeting Reeve Gerrow. addressed the Council, congratulating the new members and 'expressing his desire for the business- like co-operation of "the~ Council in conducting the affairs of the coming year. 'A very light list of aocouuts was passed and 'some 'of the routine ap- pointments of officérs-were made, in- 'clpding Mr, Geo. D. Aird as Auditor, Alfred Prentice as Weed Inspector, Robt. Tetlow as Member of Board of Health; John Burnham as Hall care- taker, and the following pathmasters: Oliver Reader, Chas. Wilson, Ernest Hance, Anson Gerfow, Middleton Col- lins, Alf. Prentice, Geo. Samells, Ray Milner, Luzerne Sweetman, Charles Mills, Gordon Chérrie; Fred; Crozier, Ci L. Fralick.~ 7° Among the matters discussed was the coming tax sale of lands at Whit- by, and the Treasurer was instructed Have Done Your PRINTING at the PORT PERRY STAR OFFICE Satisfactory Work Prompt Delivery Reasonable Prices "We shall be pleased to quote prices on any printing job ey ay wish to have one; \. By Ne por in the Lait of Ontario, Widow, canted, who died on the 14th day of November 1987, are hereby notified to send in to tributed among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to elaims of which the solicitors shall then have notice. Dated at Port Perry, Ont., December 28th, 1937. Port Perry, Ontario, Solicitors for the Elizabeth Porter Estate. janis NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the estate of Oliver Raymes, late of the Township of Scugog, in the County of Ontario, Retired Farmer, deceased. the estate of Oliver Raymes, late of the Township of Scugog,-in the County of Ontario, Retired Farmer, deceased, '| who died on the 17th day of December, | £i- 1987, are hereby notified to send in to the undersigried solicitors on or before the 1st day of February, 1988, full "| particulars of their claims, Immed-|® ~~ © iately after February lst, 1088, the assets of the Testator will be dis- tributed among the parties entitled thereto; having regard only to claims of which the solicitors shall then have notice, - Dated at Port Perry, Ont. December 28th, 1087. 'HARRIS, HARRIS & WALLACE, |. Port Perry, Ontario, Solicitors for the Oliver Raymes Estate. attend the sale aiopared to buy the four properties listed from this Town: ship. : » By a SUES 'Thre was a good attendance at Sun- day School on Sunday and also at the Men's Bible Class. Next Sunday Rev, Mr, Smyth will teach the Men's Class. The Y. P. U. was held last Wednes- day night with the new President, Mr. H. Toombs in charge, It being Chris- tian-- Fellowship night, the program was in charge of Miss B, Ward. The infant son of Mr, and Mrs. C: Newnham passed away in a Toronto hospital where it had been taken soon after birth, on December 2nd. It was laid to rest in Pine Grove Cemetery on Tuesday, January 4th, Sorry to hear Mr, E. Philp has Foon on the sick list, We hope for a speedy recovery. "We are sorry that Miss Jean Raines was compelled to. celebrate her thir- teenth birthday in bed on Sunday nursing a broken limb," but wish her many happy re returns of' her Birthday. Fresh Eggs = Britain CANADA TRIES 10-DAY DE- LIVERY OF FRESH EGGS TO OLD COUNTRY One hundred and eighty thousand samples of eggs Englishmen may ob- tain within ten days of the time they - for Saint John, where they will be loaded on the freighter Beaverbrae. The carload of frésh egs, gathered from fifteen co-operative organizations in Eastern Ontario and Quebec, is be- ing sent as an experiment, the first ever to be sent overseas. the eggs were packed and rushed to Montreal as part of a campaign by with the Canadian 'Department of Agriculture, to gain a place for winter produced eggs in the English market. - "Arrival in London of this shipment, sald Mr, Brown, Chief of Poultry | Ser- vice in the Dominion Department of Agriculture, would mean Conada's eggs would be placed on a par with fresh eggs from Denmark "and will be moved above those from Australin."| SL \1t will mean better prices for. Je Return to Star Office, by noon, Satur day; January 16th, 1058. RR chicken farmer "whose by : eae b ve forms of fam leave Canadian nests, left Montreal|. big shipment of winter-produced eggs ; Laid no earlier than last week-end, | 'Morrison' s 'Drug Store PORT, PERRY HARRIS, HARRIS & WALLACE, : All persons having ¢laims agains [ biue gel se CO 2 an br #1 12 PORT PERRY ES vt ata i] F. E. REESOR HON E8--Office 78w, residence. ™ 'BOY AND' GIRL STRAPPED: AS . RULES TIGHTENED up. 4 High: 'school pupils: found out that the holidays were over yesterday, mot only the period during which they have been able to indulge ina certain amount - of misbehaviour: without severe penalty. Yesterday a new deal for the teach- ers went into effect, compiled by prin- Feipal Edward: 'Hackett and his staff. 'As a result, the strap, unused in the school for seven. years, was brought out of the mothballs and administered to two pupils, one boy and one girl. 'Re-appearance of this weapon of of- fence has caused great discomfort in the minds of many pupils, who were loud in their indignation, but not in hearing the authorities. "Divided on Views A aiority of the pupils spent the day pointing out that restricted 'dis- cipline was: urgently needed, and would result in a generally higher standing. 'Parents were divided the other way. Here the minority was protesting and the majority inclined to think alittle more discipline would not be harmful to their offspring. 'The new deal is aimed at such minor offences as excessive talking in class, chewing gum -and arriving late. 'De- tentions have hitherto been the sole 'penalties and are still the chief ones, but more freely handed out. Third Offences 43 "Both the strappings yesterday were fenses of: the ¢ ordered for the firat ty : Teachers were tanimonly' of the : opinion that: stricter penalties 'were needed but some expressed the opinion that the rigid' 'enforcement came be- fore the pupils had had time to ad- Just, themselves to it. "The Board of Education had noth- ing to do with the new rules," said Principal Hackett," "They were drawn up by my teachers and myself, They are for betternient of. 'the whole school." He pointed out that the school had narrow halls and corridors, and con- - fusion had been known to occur when pupils. were ¢ classrooms. Disorder had been known when classes were going to the gymnasium for 'physical training, a condition it was hoped the new rules would correct. "There is no unrest among the pupils today," he said. "The new rules are for the good of the pupils themselves." --------eel EP PP rr WOLF SHOT IN MARKHAM TP, A 36-pound brush wolf was shot and killed on the Markham Township farm of Deputy-Reeve Charles Hooper, seven miles from the city limits, satly on January 6th. TRY OUR COAL, COKE and WOOD, -- IT I8 GOOD -- = LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER & COAL Co. Limited. Phone 0, for excessive talking, both third of-|: OO 0 - SKATES! SKATES! skaTeS Lar e, 'medium, or small, We have facilities to sharpen them all, Whether for pleasure or "the game' Just drop them in along with your name. TAR orrice 1 want te producers and shippers, co-operating | NAME EEE RE EL I RS ER EE RR RAE EAR . 7 4 ADDRESS 2... ivivaivasuanhuibivanssssadiu rises asvanssin anabuneny Age viiriiii Month Born. ... Weight Sree Forward, Defence or Goal Saar All boys 14'and > Year 'Born' ear aber Height Fess «Right or Left Shot Chess seesenibees RP PPP PP PP RY PRY Er ander, January 1, 1938, are eligible.