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\ : Watch yon abe 4 tlle vhen our subscription expires $1.50 per year in advance. . Si $ souls single copy, ' 3 Sy rS PORT. PERRY ONTARIO, THURSDAY, i] J TET EDITORIAL. "Sueh is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam: His first, best country ever is at home." a plished nothing, and the abuses continued. opponent knew what to do, and he didn't. "The two year term in rural and small town |, areas has much to copmend it. Of course, it should be properly safeguarded. The main idea should be a more careful selection of competent persons for office; and a greater degree of re- spect paid "to those who serve the municipality at considerable cost to themselves, | Merely to select candidates for the "honour" of the affair, or to put a man in to "pull" for a small section of the municipality, is to lay the foundation for the abuses that later have to be corrected. A two year term in.the hands of competent citizens would give opportunity to accomplish CHRISTMAS TREES Christmas trees should not be stolen, Nor should there be an. indiscriminate slashing of . young spruce trees to meet this very legitimate ) demand for the Christmas symbol -- the joy of 1. ¢hild life. - But that does not mean that Christmas trees should be abolished, It simply means that a little common sense should be used in the matter. In Finland, if you cut a tree down you are ex- pected to plant two in its place. That is good conservation, and could become part of our Can- _adian policy: An acre of waste land planted to young spruce would not be many years growing usable Christmas trees. If the area had: been - planted closely, it would be géod policy to do: 2 His some real reforms, , i some thinning to permit of proper growth for the > 04 ( - remaining trees. Such a program would provide . ) 2 trees in a legitimate manner, and give a sub- IT'S NOT THE "ISMS": BUT THE MAN stantial profit into the bargain. " THAT COUNTS. Of course the idea would not be worked out in , : i _ a single season; but any person with courage and The Communism of Russia, the Nazism of Ger- ; vision could see the value of growing Christmas many, the Fascism of Italy, and the Militarism of trees under proper conditions. J Japan have one quality in common--they are dic z We do not want to have to do without Christmas tatorships. nL trees. A 2 The story of Russian Communism'amply illus- trates the methods by which dictatorship is at- o <0 hd tained. Any slogan, any human passion or - ' bd weakness is studied and used for the great end-- if THE TWO YEAR TERM to obtain, complete control of the lives of the Municipal nominatigns in rural and small town i] areas are a curious mixture of real earnestness for municipal efficiency,--and a "dog fight". There are citizens who faithfully attend these meetingg year by year, and do their best to see - that really -desirable persons are nominated for © office. There are also those who attend to "get 'even" with some official who has offended them. [ Lastly, there are those who go to see the "fun". : 3 H 'there is no- trouble to be aired, they do not * arrive upon the scene. ~The nomination meeting is one of the "bless- people. i There ard no short roads to real national pro- gress and happiness. What is usually overlooked is the fact that the infinite variety. of talent and ° capacity = to serve are the greatest assets of national life. ~~ Evel'y suppression of individual action and initiative is m destruction of some part of the true foundation of national greatness, It isa 1ather peculiar fact that just as humanity "seems to have begun to reap: the harvest of its pianeer courage, group of folk have come for- ward who are doing all they can to put humanity ings" that freedom has bestowed upon us. And into a straight jacket. ) ir it must be admitted that occasionally it serves a One by one. the comforts and luxuries of lite } real and "wholesofhe purpose to check: neglect and have been presented to us by men and women of patience, courage and vision, We have lessened space and increased possessions to such an extent that living comfort and development might shortly have been available for all who would poriomm the duties of good citieznship. But like children tired of being good, it looks as; though the world would turn to smashing things for variety's sake; and set our race back to the foot of the ladder to climb slowly up again; out of darkness, : No government or ism that destroys initiative and personal endeavour in its citiens can do other 'than destroy the happiness of the human race. Blind obedience, may be a desirable character- istic in times of great emergency providing .the persons giving orders know what is needed and what is truly best. But to live constantly in that atmosphere is to destroy the finest attributes of i + incompetence. As a rule, however, it is merely a ; © meeting to receive the annual reports and to pe reglize that very: little en can Lhe done about the whole = -matter, Municipal Colncils~and Baarl of Education have very little real power because their actual income, to be spent'as they please, is small. And the fact is that year by year the margin of income under the Council's control grows steadily smaller. County service and relief demands of various "types consume a large share of the money col- lected in taxes. ; g : It is this increasing outside control and the al- BEAN most endless accumulation of regulations that makes it essential that the Councillors and mem- 'bers of Boards of Education should be thoroughly familiar with 'both their opportunities for service to the loéal public,--and their limitations. It takes time and study to gain the essential humanity--initiative and individual effort to meet "information. The fact is that only a relatively the needs of life as they'arise. } few municipal officials gain this knowledge. They ~~ It's not the "ism" but the man that counts. iy - > rely upon the clerk or the secretary to guide them, + WEE: : AI Sg and let it go at that. - $y ss These stunts of turning cars over may, be al- right for professionals at fall fairs, but when amateurs try" it on the highway somebody gets hurt. The only "admission price is paid by the amateur when he enters the hospital. --QOshawa Daily Times In one case called to mind, a new Councillor was' really indignant at what had been going.on in_ _ the muicipality and set out to correct the wrong. But he knew nothing of procedure, could. not carry a by-law through its readings and barely managed to write motions. Of course he. accom- Se EL 2 Hi T hs | WAR WORK AND CHARITIES The I. O.D. E. will have Leadership in War Work gn Activities i in Port Perry Community. bp i At the Public Meeting held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening re war:work, ~ the following refolution was passed: - "That the Community War Work of Port Perry and district be carried on under The War Charities Act, as set forth in the constitution of the I, 0. D, E.; and that an Advisory Committee of men of the. dis-, trict be appointed to work in conjunction with the I.-0. D: E. and other drganiza- : : ~ tions carrying on War Work in the community," This resolution was passed by standing vote after a thorough. diséussion of a number of alternative plans. The general.feeling of the meeting was that the I: 0. D. E. has been carrying on the war work successfully, and has the necessary authority and organization to carry forward the larger community work. © Under' ~ these circumstances it was considered unnecessary to set up a new organization. at "was felt, however, that'the men of the community should render all the assistance fi possible, With this end in view, an Advisory Committee of men will be set up, and HE a nominating committee was entrusted with the duty of making: the selection, The . names of the Advisory Committee will be published later. : : "Reeve Letcher presided at this meeting, and took especial care to see that all.. a available information regarding procedure was brought before the meeting, , ba In the matter of the Red Cross Society, it was pointed out that the I. 0.D. E. is now co-operating with that organization, and that contributions may be made to ~~ Red Cross work as funds permit. It.is particularly urged that a generous response be made by ALL ci citizens of the community when an appeal is made for funds. 7 _] tions by the "Swing Band." lof the evening was then closed with * Liont Club Amateur Night If crowds count apd applause gives any indication of "public approval, there can be no doubt about the sue cess of the Lions Club final Amatuer Night--December ' 1st. / 1The Assembly Hall at the High School could mot hold all the people. They overflowed into the hallway; and in spite of the fact that many of them had to stand, they carried on with en- thusiasm right through to the end of the long program. The Port Perry Band opened the program with a number of pleasing selections with Mr. Milton: Tipp as Bandmaster, The boys gave:a good account of themselves in spite of their very brief training. Mr. Bernard Tierney, Dkiwn, was master of ceremonies. The commercial announcer was Lion Eddie: Michell. The judges were from Bowmanville, The winners were: 1st, Doris Wallace, a wonderful ten year old pianist; 2nd prize went. to Misses Marie and Grace Hood; 3rd to .the' Pontypool Tune Twisters; 4th to Misses Doris and Irene Mulligan; bth to Joe Grantham. Honorable mention and a prize went to little Jimmie Hood, whose pleasing Jeesonslity won everyone over. { While the judges were making their decision Cecil Hoogy and Detar Ren- Arial the Audience with good music and jokes, : Lion Bert Hutcheson presented tho prizes. Reeve Letcher spoke of the splendid work the Lions Club is doing here, At the conclusion of the contest a dance was held, whieh, was largely at- tended and thoroughly enjoyed, PRINCE ALBERT + The Women's Association met on November '20th;~at. the home of Mrs. Murphy, with an attendance of thirty- 'three, Hymn 221 was sung, after | which the president, Mrs. MacGregor, read an article written by Archer Wallace. Miss Madden led in prayer. During the business period, a quilting was discussed. © Program SH | for nekt meeting: Mesdames F. and Luke. The following was the Tn given: reading by.Miss M. Kirby, "If Can Be Done"; guitar selection by Mrs. Denny, vocal duet by Misses FE. Hunter and C. Hope. Lunch'served by Miss Madden and Mrs, MacGregor. , -- Mis, "E. Pratt of Oshawa spent the week end with her mother Mrs. Mc¢- Millan, : Visitors with Miss M. Madden dur- ing the week were: Mr. and Mrs. H. Madden of 'Kilbride, Ont., two days, Mr. and Mrs. R. Blagden of Carlisle, Ont., over the week end. Mrs. Carswell of Glasgow Station, has "been visiting at-the home ofe her brother My. H. R. Murphy. * Mr. and Mrs. R. Hunter have moved into Miss A. Wagg's house, Miss M. Ewler, London, Ont., spent the week end with her uncles, Butson Brothers. : Mrs, McKerihem, Mr, W. Bond and Mr. C. Anderson, of Toronto,"were at 'Mrs. G, Luke's home on Tuesday. The Prince Albert Community Club held their usual meeting again last Thursday. The evening opened with the singing of The Maple Leaf, and a very delightful program followed. The program consisted of a song by Doris Raines and Renea Harri, a réading by Ruth Luke and two musical selec: This part the singing of the National Anthem. The usual dancing followed and a good time was had by.all. The same de- lightful music was produced by the orchestra, We are looking forward to a very good program next meeting which 'will be arranged by Mrs. S. _| Oyler, Merle Hope and Ross Murphy. Come and Join in the fun as you know everyone is 'welcome. , MANCHESTER CLUR} Be sure to come to Manchester Club on December 7th, - A good' time is pro, mised. John Milner's on PORT PERRY STAR DECEMBER 7th, 1939- Port Perry High ~ School at Work When seventy students of Port Perry High School are willing to un- dertake practical school work outside school hours, there must be some source of inspiration in the school. If the ratepayers would take the tyouble to visit the school, they would soon discover that it is an educational workshop that is not confined to union hours, The-home work may be dif- ferent; but it is frequently very prac- tical. For instance-- : Eleven students are taking up a home project of stock feeding, includ- ing a dairy calf, a beef calf, one or more hogs, a sheep, and one or more COWS. Seventeen students are taking for their home projects the incubation and care of chicks and record of production of a flock of poultry. Six students will undertake the con- struction and care of .a hot bed. Nine students will be busy next spring with the planting and 'care 'of a home vegetable garden. And, by the way, there is-to be a model back- yard vegetable garden at the back of the workshop next year. a Two students will reforest at-least an acre of waste land." Note--Tt is expected that the students as a whole will be responsible for the planting of ten thousand trees in this district next year. y Note--Sines viding "this item, we learn that one Student will look after reforesting six acres and altogether some 20,000 young will be planted. ; Five students will make cillections of at least 100 different insects, Twenty- three' students will make collections of at least forty different wee ceds, Lrees Two students will make a test of the soil acidity of the farm. As an extra there will be the Lions Club Potato Club, when some: twenty- will grow certified potatoes supplied by the membemegf the Lions Club. It should be noted that all these pro- four students jects undertaken by the students have 'been sanctioned by the parents, and will be properly inspected and super- vised by Mr. McClellan, the Principal of the High School. The Workshop Things ave .shaping up very well. New electrically operated machinery is being installed, including a- wood lathe, drill press, jig-saw, jointer, and beneh saw. These together with the equipment already on hand will give an unusually fine workshop for a country school. Domestic Science Nor are the girls being neglected. The Domestic Science Room is being re-arranged to make it possible to give practical instruction in the various de- partments of houschold work. Commencement Exercises A distinet change. of program has 'been made this yer in connection with the Commencement Exercises. In the first place it will be only one evening's performance-- Friday, Deceniber the Sth. Next, His Honour Judge Mott will be the spefiker. The various prizes and diplomas will be distributed and. musical and other numbers will be given. iy There will be no admission fee. SCUGOG An epidemic of flu, sore throat and colds seems to have been among our residents. We hope to hear soon that all are well again, A Red Cross meeting will be held in! the Township Hall on Thursday even- ing, December 7th, at 8 o'clock. Mr. W. E. the speaker. should attend. Remember the social evening at Mr. Friday Ria. Everyone invited to come a have .| good time. The Christmas season is drawing very near and the Yuletide entertain- ments ave well on the way. . Lake Scugog' is nearly clear of ice again, but it is getting cooler again, and we may soon he able bd see thw skaters out, 7 Congratulations to Misses Marie and Grace Hood in winning second at the amateur cqntest in Port Perry. Their brother, Jimmie, was given hon- orable. mention and sixth prize. The dance was also enjoyed by many of our young people. Mr. and Mrs. Perry and son Durane, All-who are interested Toronto, were visitors of their friends | Mr. and Mys. Wm. Jeffrey on Sunday. Mr. and' Mrs. J. L. Sweetman and Aileen visited in Toronto on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. H. Carnochan and children visited his parents at Shirley on Sunday. Miss Clara Hardy visited her aunt Mus, D. Hope one day last week. Mr, and Mis. E. Sweetman and daughters visited his mother Mrs. A Sweetman, in Port Perry; on Sunday. There. were no chliveh "services on Sunday as the pastor was ill. Mr. Gordon Tetlow and sister Joyce visited their father in Toronto, on Sun- day and report he js improving in health, which his many friends will be glad to hear, Mrs. Earl Reader returned to her home here on Saturday, after an operation in Oshawa hospital about three weeks: ago. We-hope she will be out and around again soon. BLACKSTOCK Saturday evening twenty-five rela- tives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs, E. Darcy (nee Mabel Spinks) to celebrate their 26th wed- ding anniversary. After community singing an appropriate address ftvas read by Mrs. Cecil Hyde, a niece, and the bride and groom rof twenty-five N. Sinclair of Oshawa, will be! with a Russell fyvears ago were presented beautiful- floor lamp by Mr. Spinks, brother of the bride. They also received a lovely bouquet of i flowers, a gift from Mrs. John Edger- ton. A short program followed after which a social time was spent a de- | lightful buffet lunch served, including | the proverbial wedding cake and icé cream. Mrs. Darcey, wearing her wed- i ding dress, looked very charming and made a gracious hostess. The many friends of the happy couple join with those present on this ayspicious occasfon in extending the warmest congratulations. Mrs. Jabez Wright has returned home after a visitswith her sister and husband ,Mr. and Mss. Geo. Wells, of Detroit. During hersabsence Miss I. Wright of Oshawa, stayed with her brother Mr, Jabez Wright. } Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Joll of Toronto, spent a few days recently with the latter's Cousin, Mr. S. Jeffrey, who re- turned with them for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McLaughlin, of Burketon, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert McLaughlin of Oshawa, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F. Bailey. On Tubsday evening last a very sue- cessful amateur concert was held in the Community Hall, under auspices of the Victorian Women's Institute and sponsored by the Lions Club of Port Perry. The prize winners were: The Tune Twisters of Pontypool, Miss Madeline and Mr. Gilbert Marlow of Nestleton; Mr. Alvin Porteous, -Beth- any ahd Miss Ethel Carter, Barketon; Miss Fay O'Neill," Port Perry, and Miss Beryl Larmer, Blackstock; and W. Munro, Manchester. ~ Miss Eva Parr's group of the W. A of St. John's Church held a Silver Tea and Bazaar at the home of DY. and Mrs. McArthur on Thursdaysavening of last week, A fine program of music, readings and short addresses was given and refreshments served. The proceeds amounted to $85.00. On Wednesday evening last Mr. and Mrs, Frank Carter (nee Viola Brad. burn) a recent bride and groom wore guests of honour at' a miscellaneous shower held inthe Community Hall. Mr, Narman Green acted as chairman and made the presentation of num- erous lovely and useful gifts. A short program followed and the remainder of the evening was spent in a social time and the serving of lunch, We join -in wishing the, happy young couple a long, happy and prosperous journey through life, Editor and Publisher. SAMUEL FARMER, in Port Perry: Scugog Chapter, 1LO.D.E, gratefully acknowledge contributions to the war work from the Lion's Club, Miss Julia MacBrien, Mis. Samuel Jeffrey. and Miss Kate Allison. The generous donations to the war work so far have enabled the commit- tee to carry on without making a pub- lic appeal. It takes about thirteen to fourteen dollars a week to supply wool alone to-the knitters, The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire are an incorporated body and ave registered under the War Charities Act to solicit and dispense, funds for charity and war work. Small bags have been distributed by members of Scugog Chapter and friends are asked to place therein "] what change they feel they can give each month to help buy wool and ma- terials, The C.G.LT. girls made the bags and have kindly offerédd to collect the money each month, This week the War Work Committee sent to the Military Hospital for On- tavio County Regiment at Oshawa: 19 pillow slips, 17 pneumonia jackets and 2 dozen dish towels 13 hospital bed gowns were sent to the Red Cross, 10 sweaters and 63 pairs socks to the LODE. Headquarters to be dis- tributed as Field Comforts to needy regiments, : The work rooms at the Library are | open every Friday afternoon from two o'clock. Three sewing machines have' been loaned and at present material for pyjamas, hospital.bed gowns, wool for socks, sweaters and rifle mitts is available. Any ladies Vishing to help are welcome, * SUGGESTED MAILING DATES that the latest dates of which Christ- mas mail should be posted in order for the following muiling dates for Christ- mas mail: Dec. % -- United States, to allow for Customs examination, Dee. 15 --British Columbia. ne Dec. 16--Albert and Saskatchewan. Dec. 18 Manitoba and Martimess Dee. 20 - Ontario and Quebee ~~ °° Pee. 21 Local Delivery. Rates of Postage Letters for local delivery, 2c. first oz., "1 cent each additional oz. : Canada and United States, 3 cents for first oz, 2c. for each additional Tooncee, 3 Post Cards--Canada, United States, 2 cents each... Air mail--Canada 6 cents ounce. Se. each attitional ounce. United States Ge. per ounce. 'I'rans-Atlantic---30c. per half ounce. Parcel Post--Weight limit, 25¢. lbs. Mrs. Woods-- Richard, your manners are getting worse. [ was so-ashameéd of you today at Mrs. Smith's when you tdok out your handkerchief and dusted the chair before you sat down, and, worst of all, their darling boy was watching him. - Mr. Woods -- Yes, my dear, I was watching the darling little chap too. I'm too old a bird to be cought. on that bent pinstunts ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. William Blain, of Port Perry, wish to announce the engage- ment of their oldest daughter Miss « I'mily Blain, to Mr. John Greenwood, of the Ontario Tank Regiment, Osha- wa, the marriage to take place next month. ------ OBITUARY Margaret E. Bullen Many friends will learn with deep gregret of the sudden passing away in St. Catharines, on November 25, 1939, of Miss Margaret E. Bullen, which occurred at the Yamily residence, 62 Louisa street. The late Miss Bullen had been in failing health for the past two years,- but had been around as - usual, and her passing came as a dis- tinct shock to a wide circle of friends. She was formerly connected with the office staff of the Welland Vale Manu- facturing Company. She was a mem- ber of St. Baul's street United Church, taking an active interest in the var- . jous women's organizations of the church and also in temeprance activi- tics. To mourn her passing she leaves one sister, Miss Minnie Bullen, at home. Interment was made at Pine. Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. 'Women's Ss War Work The Post Oflice Department suggest . FAR v HY it CT TA NT ST pp ER Rr ae WV A a yy SEIVINIME A RI Gm A " Re