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bas "EDITORIAL "Buch is oe patiots boast, where's We roam: His' first, oy country éver is at home." _ has the power to impose taxes. --- MUNICIPAL CONTROL, OF SCHOOL BOARDS. (A Genera) Statement) The move to place members of the Muni. Spat counele upon School Boards pre-supposes the latter bodies are extravagant or inefii- cient, or both. It also assumes that a member ofa municipal council is coping with extravagance and inefficiency and securing better educational service without undué expense. In short, that a Municipal Councillor is a better watch dog of the Municipal treasury than a member of the School Board, -- Let us study the proposal. : In' the first place it 'must be remembered that . the Municipal Councillor is a man elected from. ---- the same community as the member of the School Board. He is, in fact, a man of similar char- acteristics and abilities as the member of the Board. The only difference (on the average) wiil be that one man will bear the magic title-- Couneillor.. Even so--what can one man do against six or twelve others, unless he be given the power of veto? And, if he is given that power * why bother with the School Board? * There is only one good reason why a Municipal Couneil should have a seat on the School Board. That is that he shall have a sympathetic under- standing of the problems that confront members of the School Board and shall be able to intelli gently report to the Council on all matters that concern effective administration of the school program, For a: Councillor to merely be a financial watchdog would be the cause of endless friction -and -would eventually lead to the disruption of the whole tional Bystem. The fact is that the purpose of municipal coun- cils and School Boards have, but little in common, except the betterment of local conditions, .. Counglls. control Buch local matters as roads, sidewalks, public buildings, parks, health, hydro, waterworks, drainage, etc. For these and other ~ requirements, and for school purposes, the council School Boards have an entirely different set, of duties--not so easily defined,"and not so readily capable 'of showing direct results, A well kept road or sidewalk may. be scen hy . all; but well kept and. developed characters can- - net B be. 'tabulated 80 easily. a the school building; and experience shows that in nearly all cases where a supposed saving is made in bullding construction and maintenance the re- sult has been added expense in later years. The Department of Education recognizes this fact, and refuses to give grants to Schools that do not maintain a given standard of building ef ficiency and comfort. e ~ But there is much more to be done by members ; of School Boards than merely to keep buildings ang dchool uipment in a state of efficlency. The _ whole ¢ i sphere of the school must be of such a chara at good will, good spirit, and a desire to learn ohall prevail. Antagonism between a Coymeil and a School Board could easily destroy such an atmosphere. - Children of Councillors and ehildren of me of School Boards both attend the same school. Anarmed camp is not a desirable place for teach- y, the School Board has to ok after : ing" children, who may easily 'become. very partizan, "A good School 'Board other will find many other duties beside looking after buildings and * equipment. He must have a proper understand- ing of the educational needs of -his community; PORT Election News PERRY 10) @ 2 i Zz and he must:be able to make the best use of our i a a g 8 2 present educational system to supply those needs. 8 "od 8 8 a HB Selection of teachers, and emphasis placed upon a = & i = various subjects on the curriculum, can be helped - m a hd a n or hindered by School Board members. REE RELEASED Tai At this point comes the question of expense-- Ward Nol ........cn0 08 37 18 60 51 2 a question that will not be properly settled until Ward No. 2 Lc... .... G3 63 50 18 57 67 a schedule of salaries is set which is fair to the 3 - teachers, and is not burdensome to the ratepayers. Ward No, 8 ..coe i: A: if 17 Li 5 78 Such a system would require Provincial equal- TOTALS ...... ' 20 132 85 172 161 212 ization of taxation, and a much greater Provincial financial aid. Some' téachers, particularly in rural districts, have received very small salaries considering the years spent in preparation for their work, and the Tespensibilities placed upon them, * * * * "Summarizing -- ditches; sidewalks, roads and other public works naturally come foremost in the if the latter are at any time inefficient, replace them with citizens that are capable and willing to serve the community well in educational interests. The child is the most important asset in wny community, and is worthy of the untrammelled In - educational - service of a separate Board matters. Councillors and Habeny of Sehool Boards are sll ratepayers and are saually interested in low tax rate. LE J WHAT IS MAN? "Extract from "Let the Record Speak" by Dorothy Thompson "The: conception of man as a product of eco- nomics is the essence of the philosophy of Com- munism, The conception of bavi as a biological product, his 'destiny entirely determined by his racial chromosomes (cells); is the essence of Naziiem. _ "The conception of man as a child of .God-- that is to say, as a soul capable of choice, ¢apable of reason, capable of developing and perfecting : himself in the image of the ideal--is the basis of © democracy. LI rr LA Council for 1940--Reeve, WV. R. Archer, Grant Gerrow, M. Letcher, Councillors, H, R. M. Holtby, J. E. Jackson REACH TOWNSHIP Reeve, Robt, Swanick; Whitby Town--A. M. Irwin; Deputy- | Reeve, Frank Threadgold. Whitby Township -- Beste, Oscar Downey, East - Whitby T, Or miston; Hazell. Township. Reeve; I. Deputy-Regeve;, Scugog--- Reevf, Frank Gerrow Uxbridge Township -- Reeve, Robt. E. Ashenhurst; Deputy Reeve, Edgar Johnson. $ ' *Neighbo etn] Starting next Sunda the C Henry : Port Perry--Reeve; W. M. Letcher.| 1] Scott--Reeve, George Rae. Uxbridge Town--Reeve, C. P. King. |. ninds of Councillors; That is as it should be. : 0 - - ¥ members of School Boards also. have certain A = & v Io o mo house-keeping duties to perform; but, as we have =< Ee mn ] a Zz gE z pointed out, there are other duties and oppor- 53. 8 & & wa 7 BB a 9 tunities that present themselves; duties which =] o = pd & & o | are of vital importance in the life of the commun- = al 17) 3) = Bo gE ity. The character and ability of the citizens is ; ne more important than roads, drains, ov any other UTICA ......... 3 48 31 60 52 22 75 25 43 material convenience or comfort. : A ¥ = > ; * No community can give better evidence of this EPSOM ........ 7 8 8 54 69 58 24 W104 fact than the community of Port' Perry. Fifty- MARSH HILL .. 64 10 17 62 32 33 2 42 54 four years ago the business section of this village "RRR oy ; iy " 2 : was levelled to the ground by fire. But the cour- OREENBANK. + 189 21 ye 0 ic 60 LL 7 5 « age, thrift, and industry of our people rebuilt it | FAGRAYE cen BM 37 48 26 093 19 3128 on such lines that Port Perry is now an out- ! PRINCE ALBERT 72 9 19 0d 61 50 28 20 36 | studing wile for euty ain) progressive, mts. CEDAR CREEK 26 1 9 2 18 20 12 15 2 "Both Councils and School Boards have duties to MANCHESTER. 8 31 49 61° 78. 49 73 56° 32 - perform; duties that should never be allowed. to- | SAINTFIELD. 42 13 32°. 24 36 44-2 14 oT compete, Fach of these public service bodies i : : = J ; Ta TU "should be encouraged to serve the community in {TOTAL Crees 612-206 "344 451 - 458 432 - 854 3b1. 433 the best possible manner without hindinee one | with the other. ! i. % We niced both Counclls and School Boards and Council for 1940---Reeve, John S. McDonald; 'Deputy Councillors, Grant Christie, Thos, Harding, Joseph P, Wilson, COUNTY COUNCILLORS » Cannington -- Bisve, James Blan. chdrd. Beaverton--Reeve, Dr. J. C. Devine. Brock--Reeve,: A. Leslie McMullen; Deputy Reeve, I. Stanley Miller. Rama--Reeve, A. W. Griggs Mara--Reeve, John A. MacDonald; Deputy Recve, Samuel Graham. Thorah--Fred Clayton.- Pickering--\Wm. Reesor, Reeve: Pickering --- Deputy Reeve, Heber Down, Reach--John" S. McDonald, Reeve; Robt. Swanick, Deputy Reeve. - rly New ews" anadian Broadcasting Corporation' ciety was held at the home of Mrs. H, Hudgin on Thursday afternoon of last week with every member but one pre- sent, besides visitors. Ih the absence of the President, Mrs. E. Redman, who has been ailing for some time, but now improving, the, Vice-President, 'Mrs, Myrtle Station . The annual Sunday School meeting was held at the parsonage on Thurs- day ev: g of last week with a fair attendance; . There was interesting and helpfu sions on the work of the di of the members Ing of the' minutes of November meet- ing, there 'was a brief business period, the worship service, and the review of the third chapter of the Study Book | by Mrs, Geryan. Annual reports were given by thie secretaries and treasurer. The corresponding secretary in her re. port showed: that systematic giving prevails in the aukiliary; that 75% of the members subscribed to the Miss slona Monthly; that.the Study. Book rs, the procuring of new 'and whether or not it is wise to close the Sunday School * for a month in summer. was in charge' cers. which Mole,}: . Is orld In ne of the j| interesting feautres of the year's pro- | grams which have followed the sug- gested program in the Monthly' Mag- aie that : 'although the membership] is small, there has been a good aver. age attendance, 2d visitors at nearly {| inated swith coloured lights, A hore of Mri and Mrs, 1. Mitchell 'on! will 'introduce a new Weeklies", Monthly Sec'y, Mrs. 0. H. Di ; vomiting Ee owney; Clarke tell about ourselves--if there is anything to tell. * Community Friendship Sec'y, Mrs. A. Parrinder; Press Sec'y, Mrs, C. Har- rison. Mr, and Mrs. C. Redman and family of Solina were with Mr. and Mrs, E. Redman for Christmas. 3 Mr: Jim -Manderson who {s with the Creighton Nickle Mines of Sudbury, pr home for a part of the holidays. of the community. like to do so. are at the service of this community. of each week, unless it is something very special. hen he rfoturned Donald Johnson | Neighbourhood of Port Perry, What are our people doing? ient with him in the hope of prosyr. ing work, Mr, and Murs. c. Harrison motored to Orillia on Saturday, taking with them Mr, and Mrs, L. Hill, who visited with relatives during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bowerman of Port Perry, spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stacey. . Mrs, Claughton was' with her daugh- ter. Mrs, W. Nicholson of Whithy 'onfglorious sheet of ice has been ideal for the sport. Christmas, Our village during the holiday ses] + + Skiing parties are the order of the day. ton 'was, made very. attractive to some pretty runs in Port Perry neighborhood. motorists "Passing. through after dark, by the outdoor Christmas trees id ey now that we.may go "on the air."- "Editor. day Dance at the High School, and are keeping right on knittingesocks. a the Lions Club can tell you all about it. There Town Clerk George Manning and President Jim Kerr of eature -- "Neighborly News 'from the Dial in at 10.00 a.m, next Sunday and hear Andy This venture deserves the heartiest co-operation of the people Tt is not possible with the limited means at the disposal of this paper to get all the news, much as we should Our phone numbers are 50 and 85. Our columns If you know of a bit of 'news;-phone or- write telling us the facts--not later than Tuesday We are par- ticularly anxious to, receive news affecting the community in {he [4 shall be very pleased to tell the rest of the Dominion what a fine community werhave in Port. Perry district; and we have our.chance Scugog Chapter .O.D.E. staged a successful Holi- made $35, bought wool, - Attorney-General. Gordon Conant -had a good time. one day last week with his ice-boat on Lake Scugog. The added 4 real Chrltrasy touch but the Fight acclamations in succession is an_ unusual A pie plete: ncking tom ake. the scene record; but W..M. Letcher is filling the Reeve'schair happy family group met at the. for the eighth year. Christmas. There were isi | ; We are getting along well, too. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Britton, of Myrtle Station, Victor Tonto; James, ne re have just cel brated their fiftieth wedding anniver- - ga CIEL ni «sary, A wealth of golden blossoms und potted plants * 41 enriched the occasion. Gongmatalstions, $1. Wateh your taheli " ws subscription expires. 50 per year in advance. 5 cents single copy. were made: 1. 2, That the canvass #8. "That the proceeds to the Red Cross Society. Myrtle Station (Continued from column 3) ~ of Whitby, and Mr. Ray Chicago. Mr. and Mrs, George Wolfe, Mrs, Leighton and little daughter Mary, and Mrs, Clifford McCarthy, all of To- ronto, were at their summer cottages last Friday: Miss Rose Brent and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hughson of Toronto, Mr, Ray Wadge of Roland, Man., Mr, and Murs. Gordon Brent and family, of Raglan, were Christmas guests of Mf. and Mrs, Norman Hughson, "Mr, Elmer Johnson spent Christmas with relatives in Toronto, ; Miss Nellie Nash of Oshawa, kas a visitor of ,Mrs. Francis Briggs during the past week, and on New Yéar's day the folowing guests were also pre- Drake of sent to' enjoy dinner with the family: Mr. and Mrs. John Lowrie,~Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Lowrie, of Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs, W. Draper. Miss Maud Mansfield of Toronto; WAS 0 week end and holiday guest of Mr, and Mrs, Harold' Stredwick. Miss Lunney of Toronto visited with her brother and family over the week end and holiday. "A pleasant event took place on Christmas Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Britton, when they cele- brated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. A large bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums added ,the finishing, touch to the profusion of house plants in the dining room where Mr. and Mrs. Britton received their guests, assisted by their daughter Mrs. Geo. Williams of Toronto. The table in the dining room was suitably decorated for both Christmas and the anniversary, and was centred by a three story wedding cake. "Mrs. Ray Britton of 'Toronto, poured tea and three granddaughters ad in derving the guests. "Many neighbours and old friends called dur- ulations to the bride and groom of fifty years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Tordiff of Brook- lin visited with old friends on Tuesday evening of last 'week. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Masters were New Year's visitors. with their rela- tives in Pontypood. Mrs. Helen Mitchell spent Christ-] mas' holidays with her parents in Oshawa, Sa : Mr. and Mrs. James Cooper and family spent New. Year's with Mr, and Mrs. Percy 'Maynard and family} of Brooklin. The annual congregational meeting will be held in the Sunday School room of the church on Tuesday evening, Jan, 9th, at 8 p.m. Many cars loaded with skiers and kilng paraphernalia passed through the village on aSturday and Saturday and Sunday on' the way to the hills north and east of here whihe would, no doubt, be in excellent condition after the snow fall the latter part of last week. Mr. Byron Rahm ofNorth Oshawa, | Mr. and Mrs; Fred Rahm and family, and Mri and Mrs. Cory of Columbus, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Downey. : Mr. and Mrs, T. Carey and grand- daughters 'Hazel, Marjorie, Dorothy Vallier spent Christmas with relatives in Oshawa, Mrs, R. Long, and My. and Mrs, C. Harrigon spent; New Year's Day with Mr. and 'Mrs. Roy Scott and family of Seagrave. v. G. S. Gervan delivered a very practical sermon on Sunday evening. The lésson was Philliplans 3. The +s toxt was 8:13:14-"Forgetting those Claus seemed éxtra genero ing to offer best-wishes and congrat-|- Port Perry War FF und Canvass ] At a meeting of the Mavagenient Committee of the Port Perry War Fund, the following decisions That the objictive for the year 1940 be $2600 be conducted during the the week commencing January 22nd. of the canvass shall be de- voted to local war work, and a substantial donation A fuller statement of this matter will appear in the next issue of the Port Perry Star, things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are be- fore me, I press toward the prize of the high calling of God in -Christ- Jesus." Let the past year bury every: thing that has been a detriment in our lives, false pride, bitter dislikes, want, griefs, cares, etc, Take God with us in the new year 'as our compass, and use the fifty two Sundays as days of refitting our selves and gathering tween. Mrs. Roy Spencer of Per! th was with her parents over the week end. Mrs. Lelia Duke and Mr, Wheatley of Toronto, were with her parents 'Mr. and Mrs, A, Johnson on New Years. Gordon Harrison has returned home after spending the Christmas holidays with his cousins in Seagrave, Mr. and Mrs, Ray Carey and family of Oshawa, were Sunday callers at the' home. of Mr, and Mrs, J. Carey. os PRINCE ALBERT ------ iy "The Communion Service will held on Sunday, January (i "at 8 m, The Chr istnin Tree Entertainment in the Church brought out a splendid crowd who enjoyed the fine program er Mr. M. Clark. 'A short play by the young ladies S. S: Class and the other items too numerous to mention. Santa and averyone remarked that it as a real good concerts 3 Among those who spent the! Cheist- mas season with friends in dun village were: Mr, Ted Luke and boy fiiend of Welland, Miss' M. Murphy, Weston; Mr. and Mrs. Bert. Wanamaker and Ronald, Mrs. A. 'McPherson and Miss Audrey, of Torontd; Mr. and Mrs. G. McPherson and children of Millbrook, and Mr. 'Murray Luke, Charlton Sta. 'wa; Mr. and Mrs. D; Jackson in TFo< ronto; Mr. and Mrs. A. MacGr gor jn + Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Russ.: ; Mr, and. Mrs. BE. Wagg and Loren, in Forest, 0k Miss Olive Bond entertainég. =~ friends on Tuesday i Mr. Ralph Lyle and friend ol vonfo, visited friends in the io cently, ¢ The young folk enjoyed ing ¢ on the channel during' Christmas lage re- pi h iA iu Shatiok they were invited to lunch by Misses K and D, Murphy. PEEL Mr; Wallace Butt is the new sehaol trustee, It was social night last Wednesday at the'Y. P. U.' The President, Mra. - E .Martyn was in the chair. The pro- gram in charge of the convenér Mr, E. Martyn, sonsisted of games and a talk Mifiray Luke, Miss E. Smith has accepted [) posi: tion as school teacher at Vasey, near Midland. Mr. G. Butson of Sundridge, alied:. on his cousins in this village recently. . Miss Esther Hunter spent the' "holi days at Norwood. Mrs, Warren on Mot Mr, and Mrs. Jas. oo and Marion, Mrs, Strickland and daughter of Osha: wa, Migs Scarboro and: Mr, Ralph Lyle, of . Toronto, bt Christm week end with My, and Mrs Vickery: he) New Year's guests at the home of My. J. Kirby were Mr. and M Hartry and Mr. and Mis, F and girls 4 is strength, as it were, for the days be: * by the children trained by theip teach--- Among. those who spent Christmas 5 elsewhere were: Mr. and Mrs; J. Me Millan and Mr, Fred McKay in Osha. _ ; Ea of his work at:Charlton Station by Mrs. F. Watson Mp her sister : BD) Sli IK