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SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. EDITORIAL: = > Aan - - "Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam: His first, best country ever ia at home." GOING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION Cutting off school fairs, summer courses for training agricultural and similar teachers, and a probable reduction of night school work are move- ments in the wrong direction, "This is the time to bend every energy toward fitting our young people to become constructively interested in actual living. School Fairs have been doing a very fine educational work. Not "only did they inspire young folk to compete in producing the best; but they went far in teaching them how to produce what is best and most pro- °. fitable on the farm, Britain, in the very heart of war, is increasing her financial support of education. School Fairs did great good and their removal is very unfortunate. Fortunately the people in this district will do something to remedy this de- fect locally, While not definitely decided, it is fully expected that we shall have a Junior Fair in connection with the regular Port Perry Fair. It is pleasing to not that the Business Men's Association, the Lions Club, and the Board of - Education are all ready to assist in financing such a project. The movement for teaching Agriculture, Farm Mechanics, and Home Economics has been grow- ing steadily. ¥ < * Most 'High Schools, and many Public Schools, are offering some' form of education along these lines. So widespread has the incerase become, it is 'a matter of importance that trained teachers shall be available in sufficient numbers to fill re quirements, H Summer courses provide ready training to per- sons who have the teaching aptitude, And the * means provided allowed then to continue teaching while they themselves were being taught. As for night schools,--it will be humbug if we talk rehabilitation and then remove what is often the only means by which those needing rehabili- tation can secure education. 3 Sure there are other ways of economy than by making such drastic reductions in the practical education of young people, Le 4dep eo i ' RADIO VERSUS READING "'Does the radio influence the public more than reading? Here is a story that would seem to in the 'Reader's Digest.' " : "There was a radio announcer in Texas who sold flour on the air. He sang a lot of jolly little jingles, read poetry, advised housewives on their problems--and built a big following. Then one day a blind man suggested that the entertainer run for Governor of the State. He read the letter on the air and asked his radio audience what he ought to do. In one 'week he got 64,449 replies begging him to run. During .-the campaign he didn't talk politics much--just kept putting on the show. Election day he re- been made by Princeton University and financed | by the Rockefeller Foundation, The chief matter for investigation was céntred in the kind of radio listening that is done. Briefly stated it may be said that only the more intelli- ; gent people listen to political speeches or cultural talks. The higher the level, the more reading: the lower the level the more listéning. In the home of a poor tenant farmer, the radio may go all day; but what does the family hear? Very seldom that which requires thought. On the other hand the radio has stimulated reading by such programs as "True or False?l" "Quiz", etc, Ordinary folk listen very faithfully to the news, and frequently their curiosity is aroused by the brief radio announcements-to ob- tain fuller details in the newspapers. i . The study suggests that while the radio does not prove to be a good medium or thoughtful un- derstanding of national and similar problems, it does lead more people to book reading. Libraries are reporting an increase in the demand for books as a result of local radio comment. "You can concentrate more on reading than on listening." One reial broadcast brought in a re- sponse of 2,600,000 letters. These letters most " frequently come from those who read little or nothing, and who are easily influenced by definite suggestion, Any person owning a radio can make his own estimate as 'to its influence upon his.thought, and upon its ability to cause him to change his mind. ® 4° SPEEDING UP WITHOUT EXTRA" + EFFORT. There is a theory that--""Increased productivity 'means lowers costs arid permits 'of lower prices, Lower prices will enable the customer to have money - left over. They will spend that money, thus putting the unemployed to work." There has been a natural resentment upon the part of labor against what has been considered a "speed-up" policy. The new business philosophy takes this into account and centres attention upon sufficient market to be able to assure employees that no dismisals will result from improved methods introduced. : All this may seem to have but little to do with eople in rural or small towns communities, But = _ answer "Yes." - The story-is told by Edwin Muller -- people In rural om ; a i the fact is that all of us are affected. Very few people do their work in the simplest and most efficient 'way. We have waste steps and waste motions. We do not plan our work. Many of us do not:give ourselves the inspiration to accomplish a task in a given time. This is notably true among people who are their own masters, and do not have to give an account for the expenditure of time. Regular habits, regular hours, and efficient "methods of work would save an infinite amount of worry, and give leisure time in which further ORT PE RRY PORT PERR ) Y, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 7th, 1940 Conservative Meeting DENTON MASSEY and HARRY NEWMAN, K.C. WERE THE SPEAKERS A most thorough picture of inefficiency on the King Government in its war administration was given by both the Speakers at the National Conservative meeting in the Town Hall on Friday night last week. Mr. Massey referred in most scathing terms of contempt to Mr. King's action in dissolving Parlia-' discuss matters. He declared that Mr. King has not and never had any real interest in the war. 'His |: heart is not in it," Reference was made to the number of lawyers in the King Cabinet, and the lack of business men. ) The main plea of both Mr, Massey and Mr. Neiy- man (Ontario Riding Candidate for the National Con- servatives) was that present conditions demanded a National Government; and that Mr, King had ignored the demand of the people and 6F the times, for not one Conservative had been invited to join the Cabinet Particular stress was placed on Canada's unpre- paredness to meet war requirements. The Govern- ment has been in office nearly five years; and even the money that has been voted for war purposes has not all been spent because of inefficient delays, said Mr. Massey. = Both speakers claimed the same lack of efficiency on the part of the Government in helping the farmers to meet, the rapidly changing market conditions. Mr. Massey spoke at some length of conditions in Den- mark. The Danish farmers have been enabled to capture the British market for bacon and eggs. large- ly beeause of the practical assistance given by their Government. ] Considerable emphasis 'was placed by Mr. Massey on his charge that little or nothing is being done by the King Government in assisting our young people to find employment and a proper place in life. i The chair was occupied by Mr. T. K. Creighton at the request of Mr. W. S. Short, local chairman. -- Sincere tribute was paid to the memory of the "late Dr. T. E. Kaiser, whose funeral took place last - Saturday afternoon, He had been a mniainstay in the ment without giving the members any opportunity to | Watch your label; it tells when your $1.50 per year in advance. 5 cents a single copy subscription expires Carnival of Fancy L Skating Port Perry Skating Arena was the scene of another glowing spectacle on Monday night, when expert skaters from Toronto and Oshawa staged a brilliant and beautiful performance, Such a display was a great treat to the people of Port Perry, who much entertainers, appreciate the courtesy of these skilled volunteer THE PROGRAM Reeve W. M. Letcher opened the ceremories with a welcome to all, and on behalf of the Committee thanked the Toronto and Oshawa skaters for their practical help. The Oshawa Regimental © Band marched across the ice followed by the skaters who were to take part and all stood at attention while the Band played "God Save the King." 1. "March of Icicles" Junior mem- bers of the Oshawa Skating Club, 2. Miss Jean Currie, Toronto Uni- versity Club, solo skating. 3. "Light Fantastic""--Members of Oshawa Skating Club. . 4. Miss Virginia Wilson, Granite Club, solo skating, 5. "Fantasy on Ice"-- Members of the Oshawa Skating Club--Mr, Vern, Abbott, Mrs. Ewart McLaughlin, Dr, G. and Mrs. Countryman. 6. Open Waltz--For all Clubs, 7. Acrobatic Single--Mr., Yvon Dou- cet, University Skating Club, 8. Miss Jean Currie, accompanied by the little sweetheart, Miss Beasely, * 9. Mr. G. Blair, Acrobatic single, University Skating Club, ! 10. Open Waltz, : 11. Miss Virginia Wilson, solo. 12. Mr. Doucet, solo. 13. Open Waltzing. : 14. Mr. Doucet and Mr, Blair. 16. Grand Finale. Mr. Letcher acted as announcer. 'The program throughout was entirely amateur, and at the conclusion of th presented to Miss Jean Cu e performance flowers were rrie and Miss Virginia Wil- son, both of Toronto; and Mrs. Ewar McLaughlin, of Oshawa. Special mention must -be made of the de- lightful performance by little Miss Beasley (three - years old) and her friend Miss Currie. - Honored Res ident Dies in' Her 90th Year Port Perry has lost another honored citizen in the death of Mrs. Marion Hart Burnham on Sunday, March 3rd, 1940, ~Beccased-was the daughter of Mr. and Mus, Dacres Hart of Brantford, and was born-in 1850. Her father was Collector of 'Inland Revenue in that city and the family. éounted Alex- ander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, as one of their close friends. Mrs. Burnham spent her girlhood in Brantford; and in 1867, completed her education at Bishop Strachan School. She was the first girl to enrol in that school; and was one of the last sur- vivors of her class. In 1875 she married John Warren ceived 380,000 more votes than all other can- didates combined." However there is another side to this question. A nation wide survey of the influence of radio has. = happily. reveal how much to improve our capacity to do our work well and A study of one's own motions in work would "the head can save the heels", PAYABLE ON DEMAND Joseph Demny. A demand note is a negotiable in- strument the hearer of which ia en- titled to collect the face value af any time he chopses, On a beautiful September marn in 1805 almist 185 yeprs ago the great with an deadly hatred an implacable foe "France." =. They were called upon to perform a duty, Now a duty is something ane owes. What did these men owe ta Britain in those times? till their love for the Motherland was intense. They fought her battles instantly and without question, Battle of Trafalgar was fought, This} Once mare Britain makes the clarion naval encounter entitled Britain to atill continue to call herself the "Mistreas of the Seas", an enviable position she had "held for centuries and still main- tains, 3, Pe po Admiral Nelson, whose glorious ex. ploits Britons are never. tired of re- counting had already conveyed several messages to his loyad erews, was still unsatisfied. : _ Then he caused this message to be floated from his flagship: "England expects every man this day to do his duty." Si Did:you ever stop to consider what that signal""meant? The times, the men to, whom this message was con- veyed and for what they were called 'upon to perform a duty? $I It was in the period of the "press gang? No one stepping d4t from his dwelling. in\any seaport fown at night was immune. Should he he discovered whder the influence of liguor his danger was sti|l greatef. They would be conveyed to 8 warship and in many es never spe home or laved one fh Many. of the crews that took part in that great naval battle were so enlisted. The rations served to these Jolly Jack Tears" were terrible, in Tel nn, Reuryy, disease and tréatment were 'rampart, Yet our noble sallors were oalled upon to be dutiful to' Britain and to hate call: "Britain expects every man this day to do his duty, "What do we owe Britain? It is she that gives us the freedom of the seas, Her ships sail in every sea unmolested for her won- derful navy in every ocean laughs foes to scorn, Our exports; commerce that means wealth to our land reaches its destination at enhanced figures. <, No longer are there "press gangs". We enjoy freedom hitherto Utopia, not practicable, nor real but only a dream conceived in the brains of men. Our men have gone forth to battle on sea, air, land and under the seas still bat- tling to maintain' that freedom. Are they to go unrecognized and un- appreciated? They are just as dear to the hearts of mothers, wives, lovers, children and parents as yay apd I. They have gone willingly. If yoy you can do without eomplaint. - When the patriofie: organization sends its representative along you ean give un- grudgingly. When your country calls give unstintingly, Because you are fortunate enough not to he living in Britain af the pre- sent time, If {a nat because of any virtue on your part, Nor is for any reason that we are a superior people that the enemy have not a ed our cannot go yourself you ¢an do what which was held at the Community for extra funds ta carry on you can' heated, - shores, The reason is that they do on Tuesday, March 12th, not dare to come. They would have to combat our glorious fleet and her vigilant auxiliaries and have no wish to commit_suylcide, They let us not forget the immortal words of Rudyard Kipling in "The Absent Minded Beggar" during the Boer war, : : "Pasa the hat for your credit sake, "And pay, pay, pay." War Work™ Io ES BY EER : Activities | There are many women who" sew and knit at home during the week, and devote Friday afternoon to War Ser- ! vice Work,--and a great many gar- ments and socks are being made--but there is so much to be done. We hava _material and we have workers, but we want more. There is a great need for all the articles we are making, * + ; iat you haven't been to the Commun- ity workroom, won't you come' Friday at two, and bring thimble and scissors or knitting needles 7--Yow'll enjoy it.| Pa The Junior War Workers' meeting Room on Tuesday, February 27th, ad+ Journed to the home of Mrs.. Milton 1 Goode as the Community Room, owing to some misunderstanding was. n *. 9 List of articles completed by the Junlor War Workers since January 80: 4 aweaters, 7 scarves, 2 pra. socks, 2 hospital gowns, 1 pr. pyjamas, The Junior War Workers will meet at the home of Mrs, Wilbur Chapman of Commons... ored citizen. A 3 Conservative party in Ontario Riding; and had repre- sented the Riding for the Conservatives in the House Both Mr. Massey"and Mr. Newman were very appreciative of the work done by this. hon- Scugog. 'was held at the Sebert House.' Port Perry Business Men Meet Chief among the subjects discussed hy the Busi- ness: Men at their Supper Meeting on Thursday evening of last week, was fish conservation in Lake Scugog. The guest speaker was Mr. R. G. Mills, of "the Oshawa Fish and Game Conservation Association. In very practical fashion the speaker outlined present ~ and possible conditions in Scugog district, and sug- gested the steps that might be taken for improvement, A committee was appointed to investigate the whole matter, and an effort will be made to secure the interest of the municipalities, and of the thousands of summer cottagers along the whole shore line of Lake The committee includes 'Messrs. Eddie Michell, Dr. G. M. Rennie, W. M. Letcher, Cecil King, A.W. Brock, J. C. Cockburn, and Sam Griffen. o Steps are being taken to ensure suitable publicity based upon a report presented by Mr, Art, Jemison. Mr. Harry Peel presided at this meeting, which ohn skating part. ¢ BLACKSTOCK The W. M. S. meeting of the United urch was held at the home of Mrs, ohn Larmer. 'The devotional period was in charge of Mrs, F, Stinson. She y The Christian and offered prayer for the bereaved. The program in ha of Mrs. Roy Taylor consisted: WS Lollowing m- Es foading by Mas. A, pom ston, a du 88 an rmer, a Yeading by Mrs. E, Dorrell, and 3 Stud Roy Ferguson. ments were 'served. vo, Friday evening Jnat Rey: 2 P. =~ y rector of4St. John's Anglican also paid tribute to ify: Amgedstuis, Church, held a lenten service at the! home of 'Mrs, W. Crawford, Congratulations are extended to Mr, rs. Ed, Harris on the arrival of a baby girl in the Port Perry Hospital on Sunday, March 8rd. from a calendar on China sent by Miss| Miss Mabel VanCamp of the Toronto Which is a new feature. Everyone in- Laura 'Hambly, Missionary in China. Book ervice" was taken by At the Burnham, «the: eldest son of the late Judge Burnham, of. Whitby. She be- gan her long residence in Port Perry in that year. Her husband became Clerk of the Division Court and Post- master of Port Perry. ) As a young girl in Brantford, and later in Toronto, deceased became known as a talented musician; and she Fnever lost the art even in her advanced age, 4 te Her husband died in 1928. For several years Mrs, Burnham was Honorary Regent of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, and work of the Order. ~ Those who were privileged to know Mrs. Burnham intimately found in her a most charming friend and com- panion. She kept abreast of the times, and with her musical ability was a ready entertainer. "In addition to her family interests were those of the Anglican Church of which she was a devoted member. Her memory will be cherished by many 'sincere friends, who mourn her passing. ; The children, all of whom survive their mother, are: Mr. A. M, Burnham, Department of Education, Toronto; Mr. .R. D. Burnham, Scugog Island; Mr. P. L. Burnham, Port Perry, (at home); Mrs. G. S. Orde, Port Perry; Mrs. N. T. Maclaurin, Toronto; Miss Aileen H. Burnham, Port Perry (at. home). EE -- : her parents here. We are pleased to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Bradburn to their new home in the village, formerly occupied by Mr: and Mrs. R. Hooper. Miss Lulu Wright of Toronto, spent the week end with her parents Mr. and Mrs, O. Wright. The monthly meeting of the W. A. of the United Church was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry VanCamp on Tassday afternoon of last week, with an attendance of 17. Mrs. Van- Camp read part of the King's Chris- mas Mesiaie and the Scripture read- ing was taken by Mfs. Cecil Hill. A bale was yeady and waiting to be sent to the Dixon Home in Toronto. "The Treasure Trail" program was in charge of the hostess and prizes were awarded, At the close lunch was served by group in charge. : and progressive chre held under the auspices of the ictorian W, I. on Thursday evening last was a splendid success. The prize winners for the euchre were Mrs, John (McKee, Mr. Norman Jansing, Pro- ceeds to go to Red Cross Work, Mrs. Ira Argue is spending some time with her daughter Mrs, C. Hyde in Toronto. Mr, Argue was with them over the week end. We are pleased to know that Mrs. E. Darcy is able to be around-again after her lengthy illness, Mrs: John .Hooe is visiting her sister and husband r. and Mrs. Her- - {man Hooey, SCUGOG The President and committees of the Community Club invite everyone to the home of Mr. ang Mrs, F. Crozier for Friday evening off this week. Group No, 2 of the W. A. will enter- University spent the week. end with {was given by Miss M. Corbett. Sympathy is extended to Mr. R. D. Burnham in the passing of his mother, n Mrs. H, Carnochan and children are * visiting her sister Mrs: A. Brunt at Enniskillen for a few days. Mr, and Mrs. C. Mills, Mildred, Mr. Geo. Bratley and Margaret, attended and Mrs, Harold Mills, Enniskillen, on Saturday. Mrs, Mills is staying with her daughter Mrs, L. Stainton of Ty- rone for a week, J Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fowler moved to their new home at Ebenezer on Mon- day We wish them success. irs. Bert Cliff and daughter ° Dorothy, of Port Perry visited Mrs. C. Reader on Monday. Mr. and Mfs, M. Clark and little son, and Mrs, Clark's sister Joyce,; of Prince Albert, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. 0. Reader, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. F. Crozier visited her parents Mr, and Mrs. N, Foster, in Toronto, ovér the week end. Friends of Mr, Tetlow are glad. to hear he will Soon be able to return to his home here. The Girls' Institute held their March meeting on Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Clara Hardy with a good attendance. : The meeting opened with the Ode, followed by the Lord's Prayer in uni- son, The Life Story of St. Patyich The rolleall was answered with the name of an Irish Song, Misse Joy Hood gave, a Teadinie and Mrs. D. Crozier conducted an Irish contest. Miss Audrey Ploughman conducted a song contest. Lunch was served. Misses M. Corbett and Olive Brown are the committee for the next meeting. \ Glad-to sce Miss Dorothy Fines has returned home from Toronto where she has been for a few months. tain their friends on Tuesday after- noon, March 12th in the Town Hall. They are also having a little bazaar The Community Club Meeting of the Head, was held at t! ome of Mr. and | Mrs, Oliver Reader las esday. The | attendance was not good Sing to the bad fons, but an enjoyable time was spent, : : ; EK) always took a keen interest in the" the funeral of the infant son of Mr. ° om ney cope ACA i gi. SN PE ir