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'subscription expires. © $1.50 por year ln advan. sui sage oy 7 ~EDITORIAL Yauch is the «patriots boast 'where'er we roam, His first, best. country ever is at home," open question, _ THE DIONNE 'QUINTUPLETS It is probable that the whole question of pub- licity and curiosity in relation to the quintuplets will be discussed and settled one vay or the other now-that Oliva Dionne is taking legal pro- ceedings against Dr. Dafoe. The future of these children will soon have to be decided. Are they to become wholsesome citizens of Canada? or are they to continue to be a glorified sideshow? : It is easy to understand the temptation to capitalize the unusualness of the birth of these girls, It must however, in all fairness be stated that an honest attempt has been made to satisfy. publi¢ curiosity, and at the same™ime to protect the children from undue self-consciousness. Of course present conditions cannot be con- tinued indefinitely. Considering the standard' of living that has been provided for these children, it is a matter of concern that nothing shall be done to lower the tone and ideals of their lives. Dr. Dafoe was largely responsible for saving the lives of these girls at birth; and the general feeling is that he has used good judgment in directing their care subsequently. Just what real right~the 'state has to step in and 'control the lives of the quintuplets is an 'That question will doubtless be considered in any lawsuit that may emerge from the present disagreement between the father of the children and Dr. Dafoe. It would be tragic if these children should be condemned to live in all futyre years a "side- shaw? life. It is to be hoped that they may be allowed to grow into good, modest Canadian citizens, The public has had its innings of sen- sationalism and the children should not be com- pelled to be the foundation of the material pros- perity of Callander, or any person or persons. Let the Dionne quintuplets live naturally -and happily. : TP be WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR RUBBISH? E It is a mixed experience to walk around town and see the happy way in which many of our 'citizens are cléaning up their premises. Leaves and the accummulated rubbish of winter have been - removed, many cases lawn mowing has begun. In contrast with the majority of our town properties, there are those that are neglected and untidy. And it is not always the very busy "whose premises are neglected. Sometimes there seems to be a constant putting off until to- morrow, of this spring clean-up, Of course nothing 'can be' done to compel tidiness, but if the neglectful people could see themselves as othei's 'see them, there would doubtless be a change for the better, It will never be easier to part of their daily picture show. "lawns have been raked and in ' _whose hope never begin the clean- -up habit than right now. Once started, the pleasure amply repays the effort. Just stand out. on the sidewalk and take a good look at your property.' Perhaps it can be improved in appearance with a little effort and almost no cost. One feature of spring cleaning should receive better attention. That feature is the disposal of rubbish. Merely pushing ashes and leaves out to the roadside is not sufficient, since there is no scavenger service provided by the town, Nor is _ it sufficient to load the rubbish on to some rig and take it to the dump to be carelessly scattered hither and yon, making ugliness even more ugly. There has been very serious carelessness on thes part of some of our people in the use of the town dump. Some day we hope to see that front door of Port Perry made into a beauty spot as was the case of Ashbridge's Bay in Toronto, Whether you take your rubbish to the dump personally or employ a carter, commonsense and good citizen- ship require carefulness in He nBioper disposal of the rubbish. >0odq "THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR THE y SUNRISE'? Maybe so. The pioneers didn't wait. They were up- in time to See the sunrise. "They did not stay up till midnight (except for an occasional dance or log-burning.) Sunrise was a glorious In the theatre of forest and stream the sun was the hero, and it set the pace of living day by day. The pioneers did not move into a great huddle of buildings where they couldn't see a sunrise to save their necks. In the early days sunlight was precious for there was not other light except the flicker of rushes, or the blaze of log fires and brush piles. "The pioneer rose to meet the morning sun. He didn't wait for it. * x *x % The sun still rises, This morning it came like ah immense glowing ruby over the Scugog hori- zon: - One could almost fancy that it might he carried as a great jewel to grace the splendor of our Emperor King. Out by that glowing beauty, there] was diffused first the glory of crimson and gold that enriched the 'whole eastern sky. = Then the glory faded into "the light of common day." Some people seldom or ever see this glorious picture, They are waiting for the sunrise; but the sunrise does not wait for them. That beauty and inspiration is reserved for those who love the morning and entirely dies" because they know-that the sun rises once in every twenty-four hours. The sun rises for those who will see it, British Taxes Up Again Sir John Simon, British Chancellor of the Exghoequer, | is ' % . TAXES INCOMES, TEA, His proposals were: Another sixpence on the income tax raising the basic rate to vve shillings sixpence in the pound (27% per cent.) yielding £22,260,000. 'An increase of two pence in the -pound-- on---tea; both -- Empire --and foreign, yielding £2,750,000, An addition penny a gallon on light -hydro-carbon- oils and heavy oils used for fuel by road vehicles, with an ex- cise duty of nine pence a gallon on power methylated spirits. 3 These raise the total yield from new taxation to £30,360,000. - AND OIL A¥- ~ On the basis of new. taxation the 2 4 sb Budget for 1938-39, _ therefore, will stand: ; 'Revenue, £044,760,000. ~ "Expenditure, £944,398,000. Surplus £362,000. Sir John had, however, some com- fort both for the manufacturer and the man of small income. The tax- payer, on his first £135 of taxable in- come, now pays only one-third of the standard rate, or one shilling, eight pence in the pound. The first £135 of income will remain taxable at one shilling, eight pence. The deduction dejoved for wear and tear to machin- and plant will be increased from pri to one-fifth. : Strikes at Tax Dodgers. He announced legislation striking .at the wealthy tax-dodger, who, by forming one-man companies abroad, and by the establishment of special trusts, largely escapes. ' Labor roared as Sir John recounted the story of a * man who formed an American com- pany which never paid any dividends. When asked to explain, the man said: -1 "I was afraid of what the Labor Gov- ernrment might do to this country." The Chancellor departed from the usual theme with an announcement that in connection with the defense program the Government had bought sufficient wheat, whale oil, and sugar to ensure that the 'needs of the civil population will be met "during the early months of an emergency. Sir John said the Government broke through red tape and did not apply to Parliament for "statutory authority to purchase the supplies. He added legislation authorizing the purchase and making supplementary appropria- tions for them would be Hiroduced shortly, Quantities Withehld, ~ Sir John did not announce the act- ual quantities. He made the disclosure as a brief interlude to his review of details of Great Britain's financial position in his Budget speech. - ~~ (Two weeks ago the British wheat market climbed steadily on persistent reports the British Government was moving to build up supplies. Dealers on the Baltic Exchange at the time said they were convinced the Govern- ment had ordered leading millers to fill available storage space and main- tain a three-month supply as a phase of national defense, Some thirty car- goes, totalling more than 14,000,000 bushels of wheat, were tdken up by British buyers ina three-day. period.) Sir John made his announcement in the following terms: "The Food Defence Plans Depart- ment (of the Board of Trade) have Compelled to Increase 'Taxes Largely for some time Been i ohEuion with the trades concerned, and the Government decided early this year that at the right moment they would buy sufficient supplies of wheat, whale oil and sugar to ensure that stocks in this country shall be maintained at a level sufficient for the needs of the civil population during the early months of an emergency. "These purchases now have been made. "Absolute secrecy was essential to prevent prices from being raised. For that reason the Gévernment took the very unusual course of acting without first applying for statutory, in con- fidence the House of Commons would understand our reasons and would, in due course, enable us to obtain legis- lation conferring the necessary polv- | ers upon the Board of Trade. "That legislation will shortly be introduced and a supplementary esti- mate covering the expenditure will al- so be required.") Whale oil is used in the manufac- ture of margariie, a' subdtitute for butter. ---- EP en SAYS TAXPAYERS PAY FOR MISTAKES OF CITY COUNCIL "I have no objection to a labour council, if they own some land even if it is only. a very small piece, said Uriah Jones at the Property Owners' Assocjation Friday night in the Genoshawa Hotel. "But if' you elect a council of any group or section of people who do not own property, and as a result have no actualr interest in the nances of the city, then you are running into trouble." - 94 Bloor St. W., Mr. H. H. McKay, Biologist, Dept. Game and Fisheries, Toronto, Ont, Dear Mr. Mr, McKay: As I have had several discussions about certain types of fish, and as Oshawa. quite clear, I ask if you would please be kind enough to tell me, if the fol- lowing fish will live together .in the same waters? Northern Pike and Maskinonge? Eastern or Grass Pike and Maski- nonge? What effect would either have on Black Bass, would they destroy them? Will either of the above mentioned Pike live in waters where the bottom is soft, and there are plenty of weeds ? Will they destroy Carp, by devour- ing them? I am led to believe that Pike are the most carnivorous fish that there are. Is this right? * -Will-Pickeral live in waters where there are plenty of weeds and a soft mud bottom? I have been directed to you for this advice, Trusting that I have not troubled you too. much. I am, ~ Yours very truly, Otis O. Hamilton, * * » Toronto, March 3, Dear Sir: 1 - shall questions in order. 1. What effect will either northern pike, eastern grass pike, maskinonge have on black bass? The northern pike or common Great Northern pike and maskinonge are found associated frequently "with large-mouthed black bass. The environment, generally speaking, is of a weedy nature with mud bottom and these species thrive under such conditions. It fs quite common also to find small-mouthed black bass in the same waters as pike and maskinonge, but the small- mouthed black bass environment or habitat in many instances differs from that frequented. by pike and lunge. It is quite- possible for large adult pike and maskinonge to feed upon 1938 answer your 'young black bass, but it is also equal- ly true that adult black bass may feed upon immature pike and lunge. Gen- erally speaking, however, usually there is an abundant supply of min- nows and pyintige suc kers, on which so that lr Log on each other are therefore, not as great as if ample forage of other species is not avail- able, there are certain points that are not Lake; ABOUT FISH These Letters will be of lotrac to Many of Our Citizens 2. Will either northern pike or eastern or grass pike live in waters where the bottom is soft and there are plenty of weeds? By the eastern or grass pike, I take it that you are re- ferring to a small pike which does not grow to any great extent (Esox ver- miculatus.) This species frequents southern waters such as the Missis- sippi, but specimens have also been found in Lake Erie. It is a small pike and is not significant from the stand- point of angling. The only other species of pike which we have in our waters is the northern pike or com- mon pike (Esox lucius), Both of these species will live in weedy areas in water over soft bottom, '3. Will these species of pike destroy carp? While the carp are small, that is in the minnow stage, pike and bass feed upon them, but carp grow very rapidly in length, as well as in depth, so that they soon become unsuitable as food, 4. 1 am led to believe that pike are the most carnivorous fish that there are? It is true that pike is a very carnivorous fish and in this respect it has a close relative equally as car- nivorous, namely the maskinonge. They are fish-caters and during their life-time tons of fish are consumed by them, - 5. Will pickerel live in waters where there are plenty of weeds in a soft mud bottom? Pickerel live in a variety of locations and Rice Lake in some respects is probably typical of the habitat you have in mind. As you probably know, pickerel thrive in Rice Pike-perch or pickerel are found in depths up to 40 feet in both sand and gravel bottom where vegeta- | tion is dense and where it is absent. It has also been found in brownish water, sand bottom and abundant vegetation; both in shallow water and up to depths of 30 feet; in shallow water on sand, mud and gravel bottom where vegetation is sparce or absent, it is found associated with small- mouthed black bass and large-mouth- cd black bass, As you know, the small mouthed black bass lives in large streams and lakes, showing warm, clear, =white water with abundant shoals or clear gravel and rocks. In-distributing species of fish, it is always wise to maintain the native species in our waters. If, for ex- ample, we introduce pickerel with black bass, we are simply adding an additional competitor, since the yellow pickerel or pike-perch compete with bass for the same food staples. Thank you for the interest taken. H. H. MacKay, Biologist and Director, Fish Culture Branch. humber of representative W. H. Tisdale, dale's address. DOWN ON THE FARM Down on the farm, 'bout half past four, Out of the yard I run like the dickens To milk ten cows and feed the chickens, Clean out the barn, curry Nancy and Jiggs, Separate the creand, and slop all the pigs, Work {wo hours, then eat like a Turk, And, by heck, I'm reddy Aor a full day's work. Then 1 rents the wagon and put on the rack, Throw a jug of water in an old grain sack, Hitch up the horses, hustle down the lane, Must get the hay in; for it lookd like rain. Look over yonder! Sure as I'm born, Start across the medder, run a mile or twes, On Friday evening of last week a farmers were guests at the Lions Club Supper, held at the Sebert House, Port Perry. The speaker for the evening was Mr. Director of the Cana- dian Co-operative Wool Growers. Mr, Tisdale was introduced by 'Mr. Grant Christie, who read the following poem as a sort of background for Mr, Tis- I slip on my pants and sneak out o' the door; Cattle on the rampage and cows in the corn Some Representative Farmers are Guests of the Lions Club. Heaving like I'm wind-broke, get wet clear through. Get back to the horses, then for recompense Nancy gets straddle the barbed-wire fence. Joints all a-aching and muscles in a jerk, I'm fit as a fiddle for a full day's work. Work all summer till winter is nigh Then figure up the books: and heave a big sigh, Worked all year, didn't make a thing; Got, less cash now than I had last Spring. Now, some people tell us there ain't no hell, But they never farmed, so they can't tell. When Spring rolls 'round I take another chance While the fringe grows longer on my old gray pants. Give my s'penders a hitch, my belt another jerk, And, by heck, I'm ready for a full year's work. ** Anonymus Indiana" Farmer-Poet as read in the House by Representative Louis Ludlow. . From Wall Street Journal Mr. Tisdale rose to the occasion, first remarking that in spite of all in- dications to the contrary he believed that there is a definite turn for the better in the trend of events. Faith and courage will aid greatly in bring- ing back normal times. linto butter and got out. Mr. Tisdale proved himself to be a good Bible student, at least so far as sheep are concerned. He quoted many allusions to this valued domestic ani- mal, and made some comparsions be- tween the care exercised by the shepherd over his sheep; and the care by spiritual shepherds over their flocks. The results of comparison were illuminating. Turning to the commercial aspect of wool growing, Mr. Tisdale stated that the low price of wool is largely due to the fact that the Japanese have ceased buying, and that their energy and money are now turned to war activities. Of course this is a passing phase, and will probably soon be im- proved, Reference was made to the percent- age of saleable wool found in the fleeces as they come from the sheep's back, running from 509% to as low as 309%. The value of co-operation was self- evident as Mr, Tisdale told of his ac- tivities as sales manager for the wool grows, A vote of thanks was tendered to the speaker, 'Making the Best of It. By Joseph Denny One of the writers of Sacred Writ made this statement: "You have not passed this way heretofore", and he might have added: "and you will not pass this way again." This being the case 'there are only two things we can do, either make the best of it, or else despairingly give up. It is very true that conditions are and have been very bad for a long time. You often hear people speak of the good old times but whoever would wish to change any period of the world's history for this? If any person in any position of life is able to gain success under adverse circumstances, no matter what his calling or profession, he is much to be admired and his achievement all the more to be commended and we have known and read of many who did, and their example is worth copying, for: "Lives of good men all remind us We may make our lives sublime, And departing, leave behind us Footprints in the sands of time." It is interesting to note how differ- ent men act under similar circum- stances. Some simply throw up the sponge and let everything go, others make the best of a bad situation and turn disaster into victory. Like the two mice which fell into a tub of cream, one sank to the bottom and was drowned, the other struggled so fiercely that he churned the cream Shakespeare quotes to this effect: "There is a time in the affairs of men that taken at the flood leads on to fortune but if the opportunity is al- lowed to slip it brings nothing but disaster in its train." Opportunity, the god of the an cients, always appeared with a tuft of hair over his forehead, but the back of head was bald. It meant that if yoou seize your opportunities as they present themselves you win success, otherwise they are gone forever, Even in these days there are won- derful changes they may appear to he hidden in a gloomy depression. Seck them out, do not miss them, but size them. Go out and face the world as if on a glorious quest, meet it with a smiling face. Laugh and world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone. The world has no use for a gloomy face, Your - moods are like the measles, they are contagious. Smile and, people smile back at you, frown apd others frown too, If you are down refuse to stay down and smile your way to success. The world always makes way for a de- termined person with a happy dis- position and who refuses to acknows- ledge defeat. Pr RT -- Myrtle Station Last Sunday evening a special Faster Offering service was held for the Woman's Missionary Society. Miss Margaret Armstrong gave a most in- teresting talk on her work in British Columbia and 'other points in the West, also the line of study she has been taking up in Toronto this past winter while on furlough. Mrs, Roy Thompson sang a solo "Living for SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. Jesus", which was much appreciated. Miss Armstrong expects to start on her new field of work at Stellarton, Nova Scotia, in July, Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Honey re- turned from their honeymoon trip to the United States, on Saturday, and on Sunday left for Toronto where they will start housekeeping. We wish them all happiness in their new home. Mrs, Harvey Stacey, of Oshawa, who is in poor health, is staying with Mrs. O. Lane, for a couple of weeks. Miss Doreen Wylde, of Whitby, spent the past week with Mrs. Luery. Miss Lois Tordiff of Brooklin called on friends here last Saturday. Mr. Geo. Gaul, of Whitby, called on some of his friends here last week. Mr. Henry Wilson of Columbus and Mr. Fred Wilson of Oshawa were re- cent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Chisholm. : Mrs. J. Armstrong had the pleasure of having her whole family with her for Faster. Messrs, Charles and Robert, of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Blatch of Oshawa, and Messrs. Wal- lace and William, at home, also Miss Margaret, of Toronto. Mrs. Jas. Cooper and Miss Beulah were visitors at Bolton last week. Mr. and Mrs. Kirkham and family spent the week end with friends in Toronto. Mrs. Reed, who has spent the past week with her sister Mrs. Honey, re- turned to her home in Sterling, on Monday. The monthly meeting of the W. ws. was held at the home of Mrs. Robert Chisholm last Thursday with a good attendance. One new member was added to the Society. The president, Mrs. Honey, had charge of the meet- ing which opened in the usual way. Mrs. Redman read the devotional leaf- let. Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Luery sang a pleasing duet. The Temperance Secretary gave a talk from the local option book. Mrs, Luery led the dis- cussion from the Study Book, on the life work of Rev. Walter T. Currie, who was the first Canadian mission- ary who went to Angora, Africa. Mrs. D. G. Ross invited the Society tu hold their June meeting at her-home in Brooklin. MANCHESTER Mrs. Jos. Denny will be the speaker at the Church on Sunday morning, it being the Woman's Missionary Society [Caster Thank Offering service. Misses Norene ahd Helen Maynard have returned to their home in Whitby after spending the week' with their grandparents. Master Mac Christie underwent an operation for appendicitis on Friday at Port Perry Hospital. We wish for J him a-speedy recovery. The Community Club held a I and dance in the Hall on Thursday night with a good crowd in attend- ance. Mrs. D. McKinsey winning the first prize for ladies, Mr. B. Hitchens first prize for gentlemen. Miss M. Johns winning the consolation prize. After lunch one enjoyed the dance. Music Hope's orchestra. Mrs. Grant Christie has home after a visit with her and sister in London. every supplied by returned brother et GIP PD GREENBANK - Mrs. (Dr) Rawlinson, of Montreal, visited recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rodd. Miss Farbringham, of Toronto, is visiting at the home of Mrs. T. Sharp. Mrs. Dalton, of Oshawa, visited her brother Mr. John Howsam last Tues- day. Rev. J. A. and Mrs. Miller and daughters, at Mr. Wm. Phoenix's last Friday. Mts. Armour McMillan and family of Orangeville, visited relatives here last week. Mrs: Erie Collingwood and daughter of Sudbury, visiting with Mr, and Mrs. Cuyler Whitter. Mr. C. Gulley, Pembroke, at Mr. A. Rodds on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Sharp, Miss Farbring- ham, Misses A. J. and Jean Phoenix, visited friends at Hillsdale on Sun- day. The W. M. S. annual Easter Thank Offering service will be held next Sunday morning when Mrs. Carcallen of Whitby, will be the guest speaker. \ wy SREY ny th Yi Ua roa ad XP RA A, LX) I A504 A HY 1%) Q $A Le Ta