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re PRR 17 --------cession--and--the multi-millionaire steel - HERR ------facturer-often-show- thi i efi -murder;-or-some-scandal--to--"brighten"---- -- Ce le Bide (?) the pages of a book, and make it fit(?) to PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 28th, 1938 "tne et bi EDITORIAL "Such is the patriot's boast where'er we roam. His firat, best country ever is at home." THE JURY BYSTEM A victory for freedom was gained when it was decided that men could elect to be "tried by their peers," Much that is good can by jury; but it has its defects, Juries are seldom trained to know the value of True, jurors may be men of good sound sense, possessed of a spirit of fairness; but "evidence," victims. bé sald of trial ~~they will always be subject to influences. not par- ticularly concerned about justice. When one hears" the thunderous accusations of some prosecuting attorneys, and of attorneys for the defence, it is not a matter of : wonder that facts should be swept aside and emotions rule where good sense should triumph, "The real test of the. jury system comes when - the jurors are locked in a room, where they must remain until. they reach a verdict, A hot 'day, a big ball game, personal and pressing business, may often induce a juror to consent to a verdict which he considers unjust. A few suggestions have been made by the Ruth Commission of Pennsylvania that should improve jury conditions if put into operation. ; First, an end should be made of challenging Jurors, except for very obvious unfitness for the This matter of challenging jurors often results in a battle of wits between opposing at- ~A jury may be "fixed" by- this-process-- position. __torneys. before "tlie trial begins, man who was entirely blank of important case. As one man put it--"our methods blow away the wheat and save the chaff." Second--the establishment of an indeterminate sentence law, leaving® length of punishment to the decision of an expert' 'penal board, according to | merit: 'Many a man has been found "not guilty" because jurors did not wish to penalties inflicted. Law can be brutal. Third--Introduction of "majority verdicts." In point of fact verdicts are Usually imposed by forceful personalities on a jury. system enables thoughtful members of a jury to get past one or two stubborn members; and is a preventative of the "fixing" of juries. > 0d IS FORCE NECESSARY? - Ethiopa, Austria, China have "all been invaded, and territory has been seized. sacrificed and property destroyed. English-speaking countries have this state of affairs; but the seizure and the de- struction go on unhindered. Why? Simply because there is profit who sell to the belligerents; but of war's horrors. Only when our people are willing to forego these profits' can wars of aggression cease, is hard to believe that the farmer ter of real neutrality. bushel of wheat, ten dollars ex cotton, a thousand. dollars extra on a shipment of copper; a million dollars extra on a consign- ment of ammunition--all are war in some degree responsible for of war, Ocassionally force may "be necessary to end a war of "aggression; but generally all that is needed is that the so-called neutrals shall cease 'With world wide radio "and newspaper publicity, he would be a "dumb" Five cents extra on a the pitiful pleas ness. "proper people!" opinions in any ness. have maximum A majority to do businéss with war aggressors--and cease to make profits out of the misery and death of war's The farmer could very well do without his nickle a bushel extra on wheat, and the steel manu- facturer could lose his million with a smile, if this old world could be rid of the curse of war; and be given a chance to blosson out in real pros-- perity' and happiness. . >Ood "RELIEF FROM MURDER" Howard Mumford Jones says in The Atlantic Monthly--*I have had my fill of cruelty, rape, seduction, lynching, murder, and general hellish- I long to be introduced to a cultured human being in a story, to enter an ordinary home, and to read some merely civilized conver- sation." Mr. Jones has been reading and reviewing modern novels; and he is frankly disgusted with the beastly mass of crime that besmirches. the pages of best sellers. Mr, Jones continues "Now I protest that lust and cruelty do not operate twenty-four hours a day even in the United States . in the course of 4b years of reasonably diversified experience, known any murderers" I have lived a sheltered life, and do not know the "But have I no right as a reader?" ~Any-of us who have lived a score or more of years, and have been reasonably observant, could point to sources of most intense life interest. From the cradle to the grave life is filled with struggle, failure, victory, sorrow, gladness, pov- erty, richness, jealousy, love, greed, and unselfish- Daily all about us our friends and ac- quaintances are unravelling the mystery of their own lives, meeting and solving their own pro- blems; watching the tragedy, drama, and comedy of the lives of others. So far as most of us are concerned it is much more exciting to learn now the youngster across the street wins out in spite of misunderstanding, povetry, ete., than it is to read of the most per- fect(?) Hollywood murder or other crime. To sit in a public meeting where the people are . «I have not, . Perhaps known to you, is to unfold a panorama of life that has in it all the elements for good or ill. Lives have been In theory all been opposed to suppose. ..... Thankful we are that goodness is predominant. - The world could not exist long if it were of the character described in many popular modern novels; and it is unfair that young folk should be allowed to think that murder, crime, and filth are as common as these books would lead us to Our people live vormallys are. true to each in war for those ho suffe none vy Pho theft and good nation endure? It on the back con- manu- trang, --- tra ong ton of read. profits. - Al} are the continuation No - reference Highly spiced, . Life does not go on in that way. t--must--be a pretty jaded DEpatite that re- other in married life; love their children, and make sacrifices for them. They exercise industry, judgment. How else could our murder filled novels are a rank 'lable hours with a good range of | from time to time by volumes of merit. Have You § to Spare ? The Soldiers' Memorial Library is filling very satisfactorily a great need in our town by providing good litera- ture free to the public. Its beautiful reading room is open to all at reason- periodicals and the daily papers. A selection or recent books is added each month and replacements are being continually made of books whose pop- ularity have worn them out, while tne réference library is being re-inforced Neither have the childi "n been over- looked. Their corner is well stocked and the Story Hour is a feature they appreciate. The building is an asset to the town and we are proud to show it to visit- ors. The basement, however, has not 'been completed. A delightful room has been provided for the I1.0.D.E., who have been gencrous in their fin- ancial support, but the kitchen and lavatories have been lacking. Through the thoughtful generosity of the late Mrs, Geo. Byers two shaves of the Bank of Commerce stock were willed to the Library, It was hoped these would form the nucleus of a capital fund the interest from which would go to maintenance. However the pressing need for the completion of the basement and the further generous offer of the 1.0.D.E. to contribute towards this- work has induced the Board to contract for same and this means the shares will have to be sold. They are worth more now than at the time they were re- ceived but owing to uncertainty of world affairs, which has affected the stock markets, it is obvious they are still selling below their value but on the other hand a spark in the tinder- box of European affairs would start a conflagration which would almost cut them in two. There is also the anti- capitalist campaign of the red element which makes the bankers a target and the invasion of the new Bank of Can- ada into the field formerly the ex- clusive property of the Chartered Banks which is seriously curtailing their profits. These factors have been considered by the Board in their de- cision to sell the shares and use the money towards the completion of the work referred to. The balance of the money we hope will fa" like dew from heaven or like manne n the wilder- ness but the contractors look for something more tangible, To this end the Board are appeal- ing to the public, particularly the reading public, to contribute to the institution which is working for them. We do not like to go with a subserip- PRINCE ALBERT Miss Hazel McCrea was the dele- gate from here to attend the summer school at Oak Lake last week. Recent visitors with Mrs, R. Bond were Mr, and Mrs. Ray Mark of St. Vital, Man., and Mr. and Mrs. G. Jef- frey, Brooklin. Mrs. C. Newnham with her grand- parents Mr, and Mrs. Josiah Smith. Miss Strickland of Oshawa, was a recent visitor of Misses G. and M. Vickery. Miss Olive Bond spent a week at the home of her uncle Mr. W. Bond, ioronto, Miss J. Ross of Ottawa, and Mus. Lett, of the West, have been visiting at the home of their sister Mrs, H. R. Murphy. Glad to hear Mrs. L. Thompson is improving from her recent" illness, Mrs. Gerrow of Oshawa spent a Luke, It only happens once annually, yet for three hundred and sixty-five days or more the occasion remains embed- ded in memory. This one day at least during the busiest season Old Sol re- ceives hearty endorsation if he seems to over exert himself, This year he was pretty lazy and during the morn- ing of last Thursday his usual happy smile was obscured by dark, fleecy objects in his backyard. But he's a good fellow, and toward nodn he oc- casionally flashed through the clouds, so we packed up and off we went to Port Bolster. When we arrived, we found already there some early arrivals. Presently the cash register rang. Of course there was lots of edible fish on hand, but so far as the human type was conserned they seemd to resemble a timid flock of poultry, even though the water was 72. Some people chat- ted, others played ball, some went automobiling, still others found four and five leaf clovers. An innovation in farming methods was observed when a truck was scen drawing a binder. Supper marked the usual display of of abundant good things to eat and so far as we know everyone was thankful for. his stomach. Miss Mary Vickery and Mr. Earl Martyn had a fine program of races prepared and everyone thoroughly en- joyed them. It was rather interesting to note that it was a single man who triumphed in the "thread-the-needle" race. Following the races some of the folk went rowing on the placid, green waters of Lake Simcoe. The return home was safely accomplished by all. And so one of the banner days of In this or any other town we are sufficiently healthy minded to be interested in life as it is without the added spice of crime. is here made to the problem ' detective story, where your wits are pitted against to gain effect. those of the author to find a solution to the mys- tery; but to books where crime is added unduly -- The Regatta at Caesarea Fastest Boats of the 225 Class to Race -- A very attractive programme has been arranged for the Eleventh Annual Regatta to be held at Caesarea on Monday, August 1st, Civic Holiday. The main attraction will be the fastest boats of the 225 Class of Canada and America. They are competing for the Championship of the Kawartha Lakes. These speed demons will certainly give the crowd plenty of thrills. There will also be a special cup given for the fastest boat of any type on Lake Scugog. Swimming, canoe and boat races will keep the crowd on edge the whole day long. Admission will be free. 14 The Sunday School picnic was en- joyed on Thursday afternoon last by about seventy-five parents and children. Mr, Alfred Fisher and Mr. Archie Parrinder took trucks and several cars also joined the group at the picnic grounds at Greenwood. The children had lots of fun on the slides, swings and merry-go-round, the men played a game of ball, the single men winning from the married men, while the ladies enjoyed the flowers, After supper "all joined in a sing-song at the pavillion. The trucks arrived back in Ashburn about 8 o"clock. The heavy rain and hail storm last Friday night did considerable damage Jo crops and gardens, the tomatoes seemed to be affected most, Mr. Jas. Duff was the first to thresh in this district this year, and the|- farmers are busy cutting their crops, which seem to be very good. Miss Mary Kerr and friend of To- ronto, spent Sunday with her parents Mr, and Mrs. W. Kerr. # Miss Mary McPherson who is tak- ing a summer school course in Toronto spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Parrott. August the First IS THE DAY tion list to business men and ask for -$26-or-even-$5-so-we-are-making-the| bid $1.00. We have over 300 patrons of the reading room and circulating library in town and adjacent townships and if we got one dollar from each we would be well away. It would mean that for one year the patrons would pay for the service which is normally given free. A subscription list is open at the Library and donations of $1 and up- wards will be thankfully received. Perhaps someone will call on you bringing the collection box to your door, so have a dollar ready. Don't forget to remember the Library in your Will. Soldiers' Memorial Library Board ----p Caesarea Pavilion is staging a special mid-night dance, July 31st, at 12,01 a.m. "MARSH HILL Mr. Edwin Langstaff and R. Swan- ick spent Friday of last week in the city. Mr. J J Sanders, a former resident of this place; but now of White Fox, Sask., visited with friends of this and other places. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot Gregg and John spent the week end with his sister at Altona Beach. A number from around here attend- ed the funeral of the late Mrs. T. E. Philp at Prince Albert on Tuesday of last week. . ; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Acton and children were recent visitors at Chalk Lake. Mr, Wilfred Chapman of Toronto, visiting at the home of Colin Lorimenrs Miss Mona Horne with a number of Uxbridge girls had a trip to Ottawa last week. older people_has_come and gone. __Its the year for both--the--children--and few days with her daughter Mrs. F.' on Thursday evening, July 21st, it for an Indian Girl; Bowmanville, on Thursday, July 28, On Sunday evening Rev. J. McLachlan preached on "The Garden of the Lord" basing his sermon on Genesis 2:8. Next Sunday evening July 31, Rev. Mr, Stirling, of Fenelon Falls, will have charge of the service. He is an outstanding speaker and a good crowd is hoped for' Miss Doris Leapard of = Toronto spent the week end with her grand- parents Mr. and Mrs. T. Couch. Ironbridge where he has been work- ing for sometime. Mr. W. Couch has returned home from Northern Ontario. Miss Ethel Bird of Toronto is visit- ing her cousin Mrs. W, L. Moase. Mr. W. L. Moase and Mr. Wesley Crosier were business visitors to Peterborough on Monday. Miss Aileen Fishley spent the week- end in Oshawa with Miss A. Clements. Mrs. Nairn of Toronto is spending the week the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Orchard. Miss Evelyn Ross is visiting her aunt Mrs. J. Colwell. Master Kenneth Antonio is visiting his friend Ross Wooldridge. Master Glen McKnight of Toronto is visiting his aunt Mrs, L. Scott, Mr, and Mrs. E. Wooldridge of Illinois are visiting relatives in this vicinity. « Lv The Garden Party on Wednesday afternoon was not very largely at- tended. This no doubt was due to the busy season and also because of the sports day at Sunderland on the ga _.« afternoon. Those present enjoyed a bount{l.. supper, tables being ar- ranged both in the church and on the lawn, The play "The Red-Headed Step Child" was very well presented by the Oakwood Young eople. The parts were well taken, especially that of the heroine played by Hazel Hicks. Readings by Mrs. Bess were well re- ceived and very amusing. A solo sung by Mrs. O. Sweetman was especially enjoyed since the words were written by Mrs. A. Nichols of Fingerboard. These words have been set to a very catchy tune. We congratulate Mrs. Nichols and wish her all success in the future. BLACKSTOCK The closing meeting for the summer of the W.A. of St. John's Church was held it the home of Mrs. John Forder The Scripture-reading was taken by Mrs, F. Willan and the W, A. Litany and prayer by Mrs, T. Smith, Acting President. The members decided to again be responsible for half an out- also to hold a cafeteria lunch and sale of home-made anticipation was pleasant, the reality kept one moving with happy abandon- ment, its passing leaves fond recol- lections to think about till again we hear from someone "Going to the Sun- day School Picnic? Mr. and Mrs. B. Wannamaker and Ronald, Mrs. McPherson and Mrs. Pridham, of Toronto, were among those who attended the Sunday School Picnic. During one of the recent electric storms, Mr. Bain's barn was struck by lightning and burned. The passing of Mrs. T. E. Philp early Sunday morning, July 17th, was learned with regret by her many friends. One week previous she had suffered a paralytic stroke from which she did not rally. Mrs. Philp was a good woman, She was an industrious helpmate, a fond gister and a true friend. Her pre- sence will be greatly missed from the Women's Association and from the Church in general, of which she was a loyal member. The village has lost a worthy citizen. The funeral, conducted by Rev. W. J. H. Smyth, was held from her late residence on Tuesday, July 19. Many friends and acquaintances were in at- tendance. She was laid to rest in Pine Grove Cemetery. The sincere sympathy of the Com- munity is extended to Mr. Philp, her sisters, Mrs. Swanick, Miss Hooper and Mrs. Healey, and her brother Mr. R. Hooper. SALE OF HOME BAKING Saturday, August 13th, in the Port Perry Public Library Community Room, by Prince Albert W. A. SEAGRAVE Sunday School on Sunday morning was well attended and plans were made for the Sunday School picnic to be held at Cream of Barley Park, at cooking on the grounds of Mr. and Mrs. F. Bailey Caesarea on Saturday afternoon, July 31 (Field Day.) The Study Book chapter "Builders of the Indian Church" was taken by Mrs, J. Carter. The program in charge of Mrs. Jos Forder consisted of a read- ing from the "Living Message" by Mrs. A. L. Bailey; a reading by Mus. Robt Hamilton "Your Jobb"; a read- ing by Mrs. Harry McLaughlin "The Church Walking With the World." a reading by Mrs. W. Crawford "Be Careful What You Say"; a reading by Mrs. E. Darcy "Self Control" and a tree contest. The roll call was answer- ed with the name of a favorite author. At the close lunch was served by the group in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dudson and fam- ily of Oshawa have returned home Mr. M. Tait has returned home from| (career; ------==J."B: Lundy: SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. Noted Dentist Dies Dr. C. N. Johnson Passes at the Age of 78 years. DR. C. N. JOHNSON Dr. Charles Nelson Johnson, inter- nationally know dentist died at his home 6118 Sheridan Rd., Chicago, on Saturday, July 16th, last. Dr. Johnson-was born near Canning- ton, Ontario County, 78 years ago. Hr was for a time with the late Dr. J. A Murray of Port Perry as a studen. He studied under the late Dean Will- mott and graduated from the Royal College of Dental Sugeons, Toronto. A few years later taking a post grad- uate course at the Chicago College of Dental Surgery. Later he became Lecturer, then Dean in 1891 of the Chicago College. During Dr. Johnson's dental career of more than half a century he was the recipient of the highest academic honours. He was a regular attendant at many dental conventions, always at the Ontario Convention held annually in Toronto. Just two weeks before he died he. was guest of honour at the Pacifiic Coast Convention held in Yan- couver, B.C, He was an honorary member of dental societies in almost every coun- try in the world. Dr. Johnson's renown was due part- Cl ly to his very high idealism and partly through his college and his writings on dental subjects. He was author ot Johnson's Operative Dentistry, and of late has written short essays on many of the everyday things of life, He will be greatly missed by his thousands of friends in the profes- sion. Having had a personal acquaintance with Dr. Johnson, I feel honoured in JjEiving --you--this--short--sketch-of his------ Mahood's (teacher, Mr. Anderson) Marjorie Hanna (Hon); Audrey Me- Quade, FEvelyn Philp, Noreen Argue. Purple Hill (teacher, Miss Ruby Lee) Janet Swain, Ernie Swain. Archer's School (teacher, Miss A. Devitt)--Daphne Avis, Robt Carter, Stanley Rahm, Alfred Grace (Reg. 10 (5H). We are all pleased to know that three of the prizes from the Twelfth of July celebration held at Orono, came to our Township. The prize for the best ladies' lodge was won by the Blackstock L.0.B.A.; for the best men's lodge by "Devitt's 3" and to the oldest member in the parade to Mr. J. H. Devitt. An outstanding event of the season after enjoying a week's visit with Mr, and Mrs. A. Rahm, The July meeting of the United Church W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. Cecil Hill. The Bible Study was taken by Mrs. (Rev.) Bell and an interesting talk on the Study Book, Korea and Africa, was taken by Mrs. Jabez Wright. Mrs. Wm. Hooey gave a pleasing talk on "Our Prayer Sup- port of our Misisonaries" and Miss K, Taylor favoured with a solo. At the close Junch was served and a social time spent. Entrance Results Results of the Entrance Examina- tions held at Blackstock Centre; 24 wrote, 23 were successful, Black- stock (teacher, Miss Lorna McColl)-- Milton Bell (Hon); Verna McNally (Hon) Dalton Dorrell. Cedardale (teacher, Mrs. Hooey)-- Evelyn Campbell, Edwin Mairs (Hon), Kenneth Moore, Neil Staple, Merlin Suggitt, Maurice Nesbitt, Devitt's School (teacher, Mr. Chas. Gillespie)-- Noble Johnston (Hon); Margaret Thompson, Egypt, (teacher, Mr. A, Taylor)-- Grant Ferguson (Hon); Lloyd Wright. was the garden party held under the auspices of the Victorian Women's Institute which was held recently in the arena. In the afternoon a hard ball game was played between Yel- verton and Nestleton, the score being 3-2 in favour of the former. A sump- tous supper came next and was fol- lowed by a splendid program compris- ing the following numbers: Commun- ity stinging, led by the President of the Institute, Mrs. Cecil Ferguson with Murs, Jabez Wright at the piano; solos by Miss Winnifred Staples, Bethany, and Mr. Arthur Staples of Cadmus, two cornet solos by Mr. Page, Beth- any, accompanied by Mrs, J. Wright on the piano, reading by Mrs. Fred Hamilton and selections by the Beth- any Band. The members of the In- stitute were deeply grateful to all who helped out so splendidly especially to the Bethany Band for being so gen- erous with their music and to Rev. H. Bell, the very efficient chairman, Recent visitors were Miss Joyce Tetlow of Scugog with Miss Clara Crawford; Mr. and Mrs. Kelosky of Guelph with relatives; Mr. and Mrs. (Continued on page 4) - You are invited to be Guests of Port Perry Business Men on Monday next. A day of fun