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* Watch your label; It tells when your subscription expires. $1.80 per year in advance. "6 cents single copy. "PORT PERRY STA PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15th, 1938. . SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. EDITORIAL _ Sonia - 7 "Bush a the patriot's boast) Wwhere'er We roam: His firet, best country ever 1s at home." + N SW » A 00 wom. NE ED. A LEADER? We' are gradually reaching the place Where there will be' very little distinction made between men and women as to ability and human rights. But the question is anxiously being asked-- "where are 'the leaders among women?" Has custom and fashion sp controlled the women of Canada that their ideals are forgotten, and they refuse to make hemaslves sonapietous fora hii] ! principle? 4 There are three women who stand out as 10a ers--Nellie McClung, .Chsrlotte Whitton," and Agnes McPhail. We: need more. "Above all we need women who do not consider it a sin to change, their minds, to defend a right, or to denounce a_¢ WIOng. When women were given the franchise it great-- ly increased the voting power of Canadians, * Did it increase the ..wholesomeness - JT TNR 18 ale TOOT OF Great lenders among ----0-ell-their_goods. ok. thair. .' among Canadia . need of the "Carrie Nation" act. of votes to be juggled by those who "know the, ropes 1" "Willingness to refuse to be dominated by fashion and custom: "atone of the greatest | needs "It isn't. done", "so--it isn't done. When it comes to character and abllity, women ° can hold their own with men, it they will assert themselves. : ; 'The two party system in politics has its good points; but it- will never be at its best until it of Canadian - political Jife, ar did it. merely add to the the number. realizes that jt exists at the pleasure of the voters. , - It 'should 'not be a major crime to change ones * party allegiance, if the traditional party is not - doing its duty by the people. It should not cause ° any person to be ostracized because they honestly denounce: or support any project. or suggestion of or publie interest. * Women have it in their: power to change Can- adian life for the better, if they will exercise that power quietly and effectively. There fs now no Intelligent vot- ing is much better. . Women should be neti to study and to lead. - Mark the words--first study and then lead. * Canadian 'women. They should be leaders with a definite program for wholesome Canadian citi- "zenship. When we consider that women are the mothers of our children; that they control the early years __of child -life; and 'that they. do-nearly-all-the household buying, it is evident that what they think and do politically is important. It is also ieally, -. without paying. ~~ » render one of these services: it we do our: best, "and do it. cheerfully, we can be pretty sure that" the reward of work is more work; and the reward of good service is greater opportunity for service, Every service we give happily 'and well, "intro- duces: us to a new circle of friends. great person is one who can sympathize with and . serve the widest range of people. h 1 Nothing can add to our real happiness in life {and n-were presénted-by Mrs. J. "like a new "interest. It is worse than stupid to be bored by other people's hobbies. Those hobbi¢s 'are the real spice of life to thé people who hold them. To understand and sympathize with their hobbies is to hold the key to their friendship. "Just now there is the greatest challenge to learn that thie world has ever kndwn. Invention and discovery are coming upon us with dazzling awift- | ness. We have to learn a new language daily, if ve would keep .in touch with our friends. ! When we find ourselves not wanted or neglected the goods." It may be a bitter pill to swallow; but we must. admit that those who can serve humanity effectively and happily will always have room to 'exercise their talents. 'Lonesomeness and neglect need a diagnosis that is chiefly centered upon ourselves. This is par- ticularly true of those of us who used to be asked _to take a leading part in the life about us, ana now'find that we are being left out of the picture. On the whole people are just in-their estimates of their fellow men, and it is a fact that most of .us-only develop about- fifty per cent, or less of * our talents; >o dq : - SALESMANSHIP' You may think that you stick' out like a sore thumb. That everybody knows you, 'and what you can do. That your. goods will sell themselves. That iden is a snare and a delusion. The fact is that there are a few million other people in the world: Some of them have that same idea about everybody knowing them and their goods-- but not all. Quite a few folk are wakin >. and are trying do it by proxy over a ny CAN They take the matter as a.personal affair, and. putting 'unnecessary... bashfulness aside, they proclaim what. they can do and what they. have. to. sell; The best way to secure sale for one's services . is to give tangible evidence that the service can _ be properly rendered. The most unlikely person to find employment is the person 'who "can do anything" -- "Jack of all trades, and master of ~f GenEy and ws Remember Institute should know. These cheer- ful acts of kindness glven by Eliza are not forgotten and we all agree that this .is an opportune time to show a slight 'token of. appreciation for your efforts through which' we have all benefitted during your years of -presk Please 'accept these Hite with the best wishes of the Institute for a long "|life of happiness and that you may The truly ~~ -- | Black one evening recently in honor ~ecR-be ~pretty-sure-that-we-are-not-"detivering------ ? nretty and, Martyn read the address, after which continue to be a member, Then a large box, nicely decorated and filled with many parcels of kitchen utensils and granite ware in cream Burnham to the bride of a few weeks who in-her response stated that it. had always béen a pleasure to help the girls in any way possible and ex- pressed her thanks for the many gifts. Many friends and neighbors gath- ered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A of their daughter Jean, who was re- cently married, and:who received many ; 0 gain the knowledge that giils of this A. Avernge school attendance' for the year Reach Council | The Municipal Council of- the Town- ship of Reach met on Dec. 3rd with all members present and Reeve Parrott presiding. - The following communications were qeelveds "Prome-the-0 re'Reach's share of hospital accounts; fram the Corporation of - Port Perry enclosing bill for Division Court costs; from the Uxbridge Times-Journal with bill for advertising; from Henry Davis with report" of sheep killed by dogs; 'rom I. Y, Watson with report of & Sn vig A. L. "McDermott and. Mrs. W. Collins_.gach "enclosing bill for services, Mr. Blake Cragg, School Attendance Officer, presented his report for the year' showing an increase -in the 1988. A number of relief applicants inter- viewed the council and were adv teed to see the relief officer. founty-Treasures | Following the Hioiiarive paper by. Miss L. M. Harris, outlining the form- otion--and development --of --Ontario County, itis fitting that some account be given of the eminent men of this County.- It should be stated at the outset that Ontario County has had many 'eminent sons -in practically all walks of life. ~The roster includes statesmen, poets, artists, teachers, soldiers, agricultuy- ists, scientists, doctors, financiers, economists, judges, surveyors, Journal. the "bride responded in a few well chosen words. This. was followed by a tasty lunch and social time. The threshing - season is finished after a good long season. The ma- chines are now 'in_the barns wiiting for another harvest time. Mr. Fred Ingram has returned after spending a few days jn Toronto, and is helping Mr. Stewart Graham. 'Myrtle Station The Sunday School Christmas Tree and entertainment is to be held in the basement of the church next Tuesday evening, December 20th, As usual a very good program is being prepared, On Tuesday evening, December 6th, . [the Myrtle Church was the centre of the WMS wore a gathering of Interested people, -to hear Miss Luella Rorke of Japan, a missionary on furlough. Brooklin, Manchester and Myrtle Auxiliaries of ted Representatives of Whitby Town ship Council appeared before Council te settlement of town line expendi- tures "and a satisfactory settlement was arranged. - Council received the annual report of the weed' inspector, Ryerson Beare. The following bills were passed for payment on the motion of the council- lors he¥ein named: Deputy Reeve McDonald-- Treasurer, $131.83, to pay relief ag- counts _.for November; Treasurer--of Port Perry," $36.40, Division Court costs; Allan Crosier, $28. 00, sheep killed by dogs; Wm. Parrott, $80.00, salary as reeve;-Robt. Swanick, $60.00 salary as Councillor. Councillor Swanick-- Uxbridge Times-Journal, $6.68, ad- vertising; David Beverly, $8.00, sheep killed by dogs; J. McIntyre, $60.00, salary as Councillor; S. Ward, $60.00, salary as Councillor; John M¢Donald, $70.00, salary as Deputy Reever The Youhg People's Societies of * { Raglan, Prospect and :Myrtlé_ turned out in mass. Miss Rorke used as her subject "Thy Kingdom Come," - She has been in Japan for nineteen_years, and in that time has been stationed at different centres where W.M.S. work is being carried on. Her address | touched lightly on present day con- This is particularly true because of "the constant stream of legislation affecting Jomo life dieionty or indirectly. >Pod "THE REAL TEST There are some people who expect to he popular It can't be done. If we expect people to-value. us' there must. Pe something to value, ------ It isno use being envious of i people. The fact is that if we are never asked to do anything, for some reason or other the idea' abroad in our circle is that we cannot or "will not do what is asked. Popularity--really: lating opularity--ia based on service. . Almost any of us can do onethifig well--play. bal, sew, skate, cook, buj¥d things, write, sing, none." The merchant least likely to succeed in business js the ong' who does not tell what he has to sell. Takes ft for granted that everybody, - knows all about his: store even. to the last ship-' ment of goods, All merchants are not ie business in that 'way, and it is amazing to riote how money follows the call--both by those who call in town or out of town. . og A little investigation 'of the sale of money orders would be very startling to folk who- need to keep the money in town. > - Salesmanship is & personal. matter, and its real life lies in the Individuality of the salesman, 1f he has something of real value to offer at a rea. sonable price, either of merchandise or service, he will generally find sale. But customers have so many and varied offers that they will not come to us unbidden. And they will not stay. with us "lity of Japan. s . WE store . dance, The test comes when we are asked to if we tanpot live up to our advertising. a hd ¢ SCUGOG admired. The Rev. F. G. Joblin was, Valentia for a couple of devs last ~The funeral of Mr. Herschel Raymes was held at his home in Lindsay on "Baturday afternoon, after only about two weeks of sickness. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. : 'and Mrs. | .Oliver. Raymes, of Seugog, and lived all his young manhood on the Island. Of late ho has been living in Lindsay. He was in his 60th year, His body was He leaves to mourn his "passing his wife, one brother Harry "and three. sisters Delta, Seugog;_ Elsfe (Mrs, Ross), and Olive (Mrs, Cannon) Toronto. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family, Rey. F. G. and Mrs. Joblin visited in Toronto recently, and had the plea- sure of hearing their sons, Fred and /Rinasley, preach: in Deer Park United i has been very good, congrega- \ Hons at the services these fine Sun- days | also good attendance at Sunday Mr. and Mrs. 3, L. Rvatian have rated for the Christmas | h trees' 'and colored lights, ssoclation held its of the year on Tuesday in the Township Hall. Mrs, 'read the Seripture lesson-- Story. Mts. J. Joblin season wit "Han poy work from the first chapter of the Study Book. . quilt which was| asked to take the HY for the election of officers. It was decided would con- tinue with the same officers which are as follows: President--Mrs, R. Carter; VicesPresjdent=--=Mrs. C;- Hardy; Unfon Treasurer--Mrs. W. Jeffrey. Local Treasurers: Foot, Mrs, R. Hood, Cen- tre, Mrs. G, Samells, Secretary--Mre, O. Jeffrey; Pianist--Mrs. F. Crozler. Flower 'Committee--Mrs. G. 'Samells, Mrs. C. Hardy. It was decided to send birthday greetings to Mrs. Chapman, a summer visitor to Platten's Island, and wha attends our meetings when here, She will soon be celebrating her one hundredth birthday.. The meeting closed with the repeating of the Lord's Prayer in unison, AN were then in- vited to. 'the Christmas - decorated tablés as well as good things to eat.| The children received candies. The Hostesses were Mrs, J. Joblin, Mrs. G. Hope, Mrs, C. Mills, Mrs. H. Long and rs; F. Jackson, Mrs. N. Crozier and Mrs: E. Ploughman are the program -| committee for January, Vendy ' Many happy returns of the day to Mr. and Mrs. G. Hope on the celebra- tion of their 22nd wedding anniversary oh December 13th. Mr, Everett Prentice visited.in To. ronto over the week end. Mt. and Mrs. I, Johmon and Carrie, | a .| Mr. R. Wallace of Mariposa, visited Mr. and Mrs, C. Hardy recently. Mr. and Mrs, W. Mark an danghler | Mes, 0, Jeffrey, visited relatives in week. Mr, A. E. Rogerson of Tetonto; visited friends here or a tow days recently, _ The Fortnight Club - 'was held in the Township Hall last Friday evening with, a good attendance, 0 Canada was the opening song. . The nee Albert young folk then pre, Mi a short play--"How Mrs. Gaspell did not hire a cook." It was well. received and enjoyed. The program was finish. ed with community singing and God Save the King. 'Messts. Raymond Fralick, Ray Milner and Stewart Mark will prepare the program for the next meeting on January 6th." The rest ot the evening was spent in dancing, . -We had a new experience at our Girls' Institute meeting when Mar- garet Crozier, the Presiden, read the following: . A In our Institute we have . group of girls who are adapting themselves to taking part in many ways and who are .making this monthly gathering a suc- cess by their "willingness. = Credit should be given to the younger girls who take a keen interest. To-day we are making mention of Eliza, one of our older girls who has always been real friend and standby. Many o of us can recall various meetings and sn- nual gathérings when Eliza has cheer- fully 'agreed to go As a delegate and take fellow members that they might ditions but dealt deeper on Christian- Mr. George Davidson and son Mr. Donald, of Aurora, I1l.; were week end guests of the former's sister-in-| aw, Mrs, H, Hudgins, 1 ; Mr, Melvin Honey of Toronto, spent the week end with relatives here. Mr. Chas. Fox motored tb Toronto on Friday last. . Master Vernon McCarl-of Brooklin, was a visitor of his Songin Master G. Harrison, last week. - Mr. Wm, ain of Oshawa, was a visitor of Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Lane on Friday of last week. Mrs. C. Harrison spent Friday last with relatives and friends in Brooklin. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Masters of Pontypool,.spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Elwood Masters, : * Mrs, Jack Kirkham was in Toronto on Saturday. Mrs. L, M. Montgomery of Toiointo, was a 'Saturday caller at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Ward. Mrs. Hervey Painter and June, of Prospect, visited with her parents on Sunday and Monday. We regrot to report that Mrs. Rus- sell Lunney is under'the doctor's care. We hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dickson of To- ronto, visited with Mr, and Mrs, Jas, Dickson on Sunday. [The annual meeting of the Women's Association met on Wednesday at the home pf Mrs. W. J. Cook, when the electon of officers took place. . Mr. and Mrs, Edgar Cooper and little son, of Toronto, visited with Mr. and Mrs, W. J-.Cook on Sunday. Mr. and 'Mrs. Fred O'Boyle and Mr, and Mrs, Jay O'Boyle, of N. Oshawa, visited 'with Miss Lilly O'Boyle, on Sunday. id - Mrs. 'McCrillagh, of Liscomb, near Belfast, Ireland, is visiting with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr, and Mrs, Jos, Raulston. Mr. and 'Mrs. Timms of Utlea, visited their daughter" Mrs. George Leach last week. Come to Utica Bunday School Christmas Tree on December 20th. The program. will be .put S-byati school children, and a play will he given entitled "Truth Takes a Holl day" by Bcugog young people. Adu mission 25¢c. Children under 12, free, "| indigents; Elmer Wallace, $10.00 for | euchre party In the school room, under Eminent Men of Ontario County "PAST AND PRESENT" (Paper read by Murs. s. Farmes before the' Women's Aan of Port Perry United Church.) Couneil, He' visited Canada in Sep- tember of this year, and unveiled a Whitby. Dr. Herbert Bruce. Bruce was born in Cartwright Town- ship, he moved into, Ontario County He graduated in Medicine from the University of Téronto, being a gold 15ts; "Sota: Lg The difficulty is not to find eminent men about whom we may speak; but to be fair in the selection made. The varying shades of eminence are fre- quently very close, and circumstances often made for greatness in certain individuals, while others of equal ability passed unngticed, lacking op- portunity. . If yon miss names that you think should be added, you must. atiribute the absence to lack oft printed informa: tion, Necessarily, the notices of these eminent 'men must be brief. rl Sir James 'MacBrien When, months after a man's: death, n Broun ff tending directors of one of thé greg Horse Shows, will observe two minutes silence in hjs honour, that man must have won the affection of his fellow men. That signal honour was paid to Sir James MacBrien in While we believe that Dr. Herbert, window inthe "Anglican Church at when quite" young, - and received his High Schéol education in Port Perry. * TERA] IT Vea me i Fellow oT "the Royal "College of. Surgeons in. Eng- Jand; and Asséciate Professor of Clinical Surgery. - He then returned to Toronto to. take up the practice of surgeory. 'He served with the Canadian Army 1918. Oritario- Medical Association and of of the American College of Surgeons, and is. a Fellow' of the American Surgical _ Association, as well as a member-of the British Medical Asso- ciation. of Ontario for five years, and was ac- colnted one of the best men who ever filled that office. > Prof. A. G. Christie Among the youngest scientists Pro- fessor Graham Christie, son of the late Peter Christie, has achieved a great nama for Vimaplf as an, anthar.: the Academy of Medicine, Toronto, He-was one of the original Regents Medical Corps during the War of 1914- © He became President of the BN He was Lieutenant-Governog .- . oO 37, COURTHIOr yy ara==3s Ryerson Beare, $30.00, salary as sanitary services; Henry Davis, $1.60, sheep valuation; F. H, Watson, $4. 50, sheep valuations. Councillér MeIntyre-- - ~T. J. Sager, $100.00 expenses re ox collections; Blake Cragg, $15.00 salary : te) 3. Coun Treasurer, $92.38, hospitalization . of sheep killed by dogs; Wm. Wilson, $20.00, administering relief for Nov. Road accounts . to the amount of $781.74 were passed and the 'Treasurer authorized to pay the same. Council adjourned 'to meet on Dee. 16th." "Prince 'Albert - Community Club Last Thursday evening .the Club members sponsored a progressive the convenership of Mrs. Sf Arnold, Mrs, G. Jeffrey and Mr, A. Jeffrey. Fourteen tables of .euchre were in play, other folk spent the time by social chats or_playing croquinole. In euchre-a lady's and gentleman's prize was awarded to the holder of the highest score, Mrs. L. Bond book ends; 'and-Mr, Harry Masters a scarf, Con- solation prizes' went "to. Miss Ruth Arnold and Mr."A. Bond.- The floor was then cleared and, the "Jolly Three" provided us with" real music for an hour of dancing. The weed-inspectori~-A-- Claughton, $1.00,] M Square-Gardens----And-welt he deserved. the-honour. Major-General MacBrien was a soldi' He learned his profession thoroughly. Work, study, and applied ability won him distinction. He spent some years-in the North West Mount- ed Police, saw service in the South African War, and "later weht to ice. During ity on power, and the construction of world. In this capacity he has travels Norway and Sweden, Germany, Al- berta Turner Valley, Great Britain, and other countries. of Mechancial Engineering in' Johns - Hopkins University, and has recently He is Professor power plants in-many parts of the = led extensively, as a consultant in the Great War. of 1914-1918 he won many military ribbons, including Com- mander of the Bath, Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, and the Distinguished Service Order with bar, which means that he- won the medal twice, After returning to Canada, Major General MacBrien becarte. Chief of Staffof Militia and Defence, and later "| head of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. "A Tew years before lils death he was Knighted, and became Sir James Mac- Brieng Sir Hamar Greenwood. Hamar. Greenwood was a native of Whitby, . As a young man he left Canada to try hig fortune in England. His start in life was lacking in money, but not lacking in perseverance. He had taken his University degree in Toronto, and determined to read law fot the English bar. Things did not go very well at: first, but what might be called a happy ac- cident put "him "on his feet. He was travelling - in an omnibus that was overturned. He was thrown out, and National Anthem closed the meeting, We would .like to thank all those; who ably asisted to make this evening | an outstanding success eepasially the arrangement committee, . Let us meet again for one of our big dances on December 26 or 80. Watch for bills for particulars. ra oh . United Church S. S Entertainment * Wednesday, December 21st, the United Church Sulday School will pre- sent. its Christmas entertainment "Santa's Wishing ox". The theme of the story is: A passeriger train gets stuck in the' snow. The" passengers seding a light in a farm house, cross the fields and receive a hearty wel come by Aunt Susan and her hired man Abner, and what 'at first-looked like a disappointing Christmas eve turned out to be a very merry one. The program will commecne at 7.30. sont a pageant in costume, Toilet Sets and Gents' Cases, wonderful values, at Bentley's. ! started Hamar in life. rendered unconscious. The Railway Company settled for $6,000, and that He became interested in Bpitish politics, and as he was a "Colonial" he attracted at- tention at the time of the fight for Imperial Preference. 4 In 1908 he won the seat 'for York, retaining it for thred years. He next was elected for 'Sunderland, and res mained as sitting member until the outbreak of the Great War. Greenwood became Colonel of a Battalion of South Wales: Borderers. He was knighted for his services ta the Liberal Party, and took a position on Lord Derby's staff at the War ce. Later he be- came head of the: Department of 'Overseas Trade. : --He next became Chief Secretary for Ireland- in the troublous days of the "Black and Tan." Naturally he be- came the best hated man in Ireland, as the enforcement of law required strong measures. He saw the conclusion of the final Department-will-pre---truce between | Ieeland ar and Britain and Was. signatory to 'the "Trish Peace|" | Treaty. To-day Sir Hamar Greenwood is a been elected President of the Ameri- Dr. C. N. Johnson When a man'is tendered a personal banquet by 1600 admirers, it gives evidence. of high esteem. Such &n honour was accorded to Dr. C. N. Johnson in Chicago in the year 1921. As a young man he was apprenticed to Dr. J. A. Murray, dentist; but he far outstripped his master; and be-. canie .the most noted dentist: of his time; or in dentistry. lovable character. Dr. J. H. 'Sangster "Biecheroft, the present home of Mr. F. A. Kent, was once the home of Dr. J. H. Sangster, an outstanding figure in the educational world, being the author of "'Sangster's Arithmetic"-- well known to the older generation of school children, as it was a text book for many years. He also laid, the fouridatfon of the fine landscape gard- en that has long. heen th pride of Port Perry. His son, Dr. W. A, Sang- ster, is one of our citizens. A very loving and Professor Ralph Delury Prof. Ralph DeLury was a former student of Port Perry High School, and becdme a noted professor of mathematics in--Toronto--University.' He retired from his | professorship a ,in a fine BJS home Manila. herbarium at Inspector James MacBrien One of the best known figures in the Publie, Schools of this District fifty years ago was Inspector James Maec- Brien. He was appointed Inspector in 1871, Prior to that tithe inspection of schools was carried on by resident clergymen. Mr. MacBrien was of great service in improving both the of the children. He managed to secure these results without litigation, in days when education was considered an'unnécessary luxury, by many of the ratepayers. Of course, such folk are not yet extinct. can Society of Mechanical Engineers. - He was both teacher and auth-_ few years ago, and is now building up standard of teaching, and the comfort - i De "rem Dugald-MeBride---- Among teachers, 'the. name of Dugald McBride, is one of the fore- Viscount, and a member of the Privy (Continued on back page)