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Th SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. BE EDITORIAL "Such ls the -- boast, where'er we roam: His tra, best country ever is at home. 'PLEASE REMEMBER a Canadians as a people are extremely loyal to Britain. We must be careful that our loyalty does not cause us to be so over anxious that we do our part that we give comfort and informa- tion to our enemies, 0 wo» ® THERE YOU HAVE r A short time ago a woman in Toronto received an inquiry as to the amount of butter she held, and how much she used in her home, She wired her reply to the Wartime Board on Prices--*It's none of your business," Later that woman found that she had made a mistake, She owned and had stored 50,000 pounds of butter, and the Board thought that was too much for any private person to own and store The attitude of that woman is very common in time of war, Holders of any kind .of property are likely to expéct that prices will advance, and that war is one_of those unusual opportunities for their profit. We are paying and.will continue to pay for that belief which prevailed so thoroughly in the war of 1914-1918. Within those four years prices of consumers goods doubled, and sometimes trebled. Shoulder beef rose from 17 to 29 cents a pound; bacon from 25 to 66 cents, pork from 20 to 39 cents, butter from 30 to 58 cents, cheese from 20 to 34 cents, eggs from 27 to 71 cents per dozen, and milk from 81% to 14% cents a quart. This same tendency was shown at the out- break of the persent world war; but a Wartime ) Prices and Trade Board was established; and the profiteering has been largely checked. + For this protection the general public should be < very thankful, It has been so easy in the past to raise prices with the war as an excuse. And the public frequently put up with, this injustice - _ "because it was precisely the type of thing many others would do if they had an opportunity. As a matter of self-protection as wel] as of decency, this grasping type of living 'must give place to a practical patrigtism that does hot ask more than a fair price for needed goods. It seems cold-blooded to take advantage of the sipgion when | millions of men and womgn face for our" protection. To make a fortune out _ "of such nilsery i8 one of the worst forms of be- .trayal of one's country. . Much has been said about the slowness of Can- ada's war effort. The reason is clear, Materials used in manufacture of war equipment--metals, wool, hides--all had to be gatherd in vast -quan- _ tities, Special factories had to be built. Skilled workmen had to be secured. All this and many other problems had to be met in the face of that ' + most difficult" tendency on the part of sellers to The average Canadian Sitsen. is not likely to face the loss of property or life through attacks by a murderous enemy. Our part in the war is to give such service as we may at the most rea- sonable terms. Not very spectacular but most effective, if we all do it. And the women of the country are showing a good example by. their voluntary service. 'EAST' AND WEST SHALL BE ONE "The situation is so serious", the report states, "that conflicts of policy between pro- vince and province have become a luxury which Canada cannot afford and the sterility of policy which chronic conflict is apt to engender may be an even greater evil that conflict itself," This quotation is taken from the- Rowell-Sirois Report on Provincial and Dominion relations. The main recommendations of the Report are - three in number: 1. Allotting functions and revenues to those best fitted to handle them. 2. Providing for revenues sufficient to meet responsibilities. 3. Erecting a framework to provide for future and probably different needs. Much. research work revealed the fact that there is a great disparity in Provincial-resources and obligations. For instance, consider Sas- katchewan's obligations through drought and lowered price of wheat. Compare that situation with the industrial expansion and growing in- ° come of Ontario. These differences of assets and liabilities in the several provinces have been a constant source of irritation and rivalry -among the Provinces. This has been extremely danger-. ous to Confederation. And it is dangerous at a time when it is absolutely - essential -that the Dominion shall be united in its government and -- in its national policy. The crisis. in world history points clearly to a most important position for- Canada, a position that can never be happily attained if each separate Province spends its best: political efforts in fighting for its supposed rights, without con- . sideration of the effort of such a struggle upon Canadian unity. fi Pooling EE Public debts of all kinds are-becoming a alt problem in Canada as in: other countries. - If, as the Report suggests, these debts can be consoli- dated and standardized as to rates of interest conditions of repayment, liability to taxation of bonds, a great step toward financial stability will have been made. : The financial probl is tr dously compli- cated; but it can be worked out if we can sink our differences so that the greater good can be ac- complished by a truly unified Dominion. Looking to the Future The most important suggestion in the Report is that there shall be the erection of a framework to provide for the future, and for probably dif- ferent needs. Conditions of life change so rapid- ly 'that we may easily be found napping at a time when we should be wide awake and prepared for the unforseen." The very best brains of the country should be engaged in the task of prepar- ing for the future. We properly spend money lavishly for war. We must be sensibly generous in our i for civil progress in Canada. Much will be said in the near future about this "Report on Provincial and Federal relations, It appears to be long visioned and constructive. "Putting on Dog" SER 0 Ee A Toronto-baker once told us that a great many. people "put on the dog" who cannot afford it; while many who can afford it, don't. That is one rea- son why the story of "The Ten Vir- gins" was told. Five were foolish, five were wise, The'foolish ones put on the dog, when they were unable to afford it, and when the hour of teat- ih ing came, they were "out of luck" when they needed it, they had no oil. Your bank manager is a good fel- low. Many a time he sadly shakes his head, and says: "I'm sorry, but it "can't be done." Don't blame him. He not only has to satisfy himself, but is responsible to the bank; which in turn is responsible to'the depositors and shareholders who have entrusted their finances 'and resources to his care, If he does not satisfy them; they show him the gate: , A great number"of people go under because misfortune continually dogs their footsteps, but three times as many go under because of their 'own carelessness, suchas trying to put on the dog when they were not able to _ afford ft; or in other words, trying to impress their neighbours with the .~ extent of their financial position. But it can't be done, There is no criticism © Jevelled against him who is able to keep up with the Joneses and |does; but the person who tries to hgve a better car, ora better dwellijg- or what not, and is not able to afford it, just 'to make an imps is just courting trouble, and is toying with a dangerous weapon. One should always have a margin of safety, in the bank and everywhere else. If you have two. dollars don't try to spend three. A sick man goes to the doctor. If he has a margin of safety, if he has a reserve of nervous energy and strength there is some hope for him; but if he has been on some foolish escapade that has dissipated his re- serve energy then what can he ex- pect? He cannot dkpect the doctor to work miracles. If the doctor has to regretfully shake his head, then he should not blame the doctor but put the blame where it belongs. People of modern times are taught "First Aid", that is, what to do in the case of emergency. But if you leave it too long, then "First Aid";is not of much use, It is of no use locking the stable door when the horse has been stolen, Of course one cannot cope with every situation, but in many cases hie can, If one'is constantly on his guard and takes every precaution he will have done what he ¢an. Then .if failure comes he will not be at fault. In the. present hour of National Emergency, it is of no use to worry, nor will it profit at all if one throws everything overboard. No circum- stances is so bad but that it could not be worse, and the worst troubles in lite are those which never come. War Work Activities On account of Friday the 24th, be- ing a holiday; the ladies were at the community room on Wednesday of this week. The C.G.LT. girls will make the monthly collection of the coin bags the last week of the month and will call at the homes next week for the May contributions, A few weeks ago a request was 'make through the columns of this paper _for discarded kid gloves to be used in making windbreakers for the soldiers. It does not matter how shabby the gloves are or if the fing- ers are practically gone, they can be used. The War Work Committee would like to make one or two of | ------= these windbreakers at least, and would appreciate the contributions of your old kid gloves. Captain W. 8S. Millman of the Ont. Regiment (Tank) acknowledges the gift of 31 wash clgths from the com- mittee, These" are used at-the Mili- tary Hospital and are much appre- ciated. ------ to ® o> Attorney-General G. D. Conant, pressed Ottawa to invoke war-time emergency powers and subject persons associated with subversive movéments to'internment. At the same time he announced that his department would study Minister of Justice Lapointe's statement to the House of Commons with a view to taking action against subversive elements in Ontario. "of the Allied peoples. 'reputed to be an expert in defen- PO RT PEI PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 23rd, 1940 If ever the British people needed to exercise courage and loyalty. it iS now. While there is no reason for despair, there is no disguising 'the fact that recent war news has been bad for the Allies. But our misfortunes are "Uniting us, and strengthening our purpose to win a victory for the freedom of all peoples. The utter ruthlessness of the German forces is turning the tide of American feeling strong- ly to the Alllied cause. The cynical brutality of the Ger- man "protection" of neutrals by utterly destroying sixteen square miles of the City of Amsterdam, and killing 100,000 people is so great an enormity that words fail to describe the wickedness of the "wholesale murder and destruction. 'The appointment of General Weygand as Commander-in-Chief. is significant of the changed temper Gamelin is sive warfare, Weygand is an expert in aggressive warfare. Proclamation/ DAY OF PRAYER WHEREAS, His Gracious Majesty King George VI has designated SUNDAY, MAY 26th, as a day of NATION- AL PRAYER "in behalf of the nation, the Empire, their Allies and the cause in which they are united"; These are, therefore;-to- request that in order that-a day of NATIONAL PRAYER may be fittingly observed in accordance with the expressed wish of His Majesty, the governing authorities of all religious denominations are respectfully requested to arrange special appropriate services to be held in Churches and Places of Worship on | SUNDAY, MAY TWENTY- SIXTH, 1940. Port Perry, Ww. M. May 21st, 1940. - GOD SAVE THE KING~ LETCHER, Reeve. Address on Horticulture Mr. Clark, of the Ontario Department of Agricul- ture, will give an address on Horticulture at the Port Perry High School at 2. dl m. on Tuesday, May 28. 0 All interested in fruit and wers Jnvited to attend, "PORT PERRY F ARM BUREAU On Wednesday evening, May 16th, at the Port Perry High School, the Port Perry Farin Bureau was organized with the - following officers: y President--J. E. Jackson. Secretary--E. R. McClelland. Directors--Roy Robertson, Fred. Lamb, Byron Hill, Creighton Devitt, Wilfred Bowles, Geo. Hood. Mr. Innes, Agricultural he Biren was present and explained that the purpose of t farming and farming conditions, +b wm e Bureau ig to promote better Port Perry High School, Open Night will be held on Thursday, May 30th--7.00 to 10.00 p.m, All interested in the School cordially invited. 1 the wish of your Watch your label; it tells when your $1.50 per year in advance, 5 cents a single copy subscription expires *. 57th Wedding | Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Allin Celebrate Last Thursday Mr. and Ms. A. W._ Allin received sincéte con- gratulations from many friends {upon the occasion of their 57th wedding anniversary. Mv. and Mrs. Allinghave been valued citizens of Port Perry for over half a century. Their chief interest as citizens has been cen- tered in the Methodist--now the United Church. They have been loyal and helpful members, and kindly neighbors. Mr. Allin was a blacksmith in Port Perry for over twenty years. He is a veteran of the 1914-1918 war. The following letter of-good will was sent from the United Church. Port Perry, May 16, 1910 Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Allin, Port Perry, Ont. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Allin: On this the fifty-sevénth Anniver- sary of your wedding day we wish to offer on behalf of our Church as well as personally our heartiest congratu- lations. Yours has' been a long happy and useful life. You 'have known life's lights and shadows, and we have ad- mired the way in which you have ai- ways witnessed to the Grace supplied in every time of need. We are: particularly happy to note the splendid recovery made by you both from recent illness and rejoice in seeing you in your accustomed place in the Church which you have loved and served so long. That great grace and blessing may be in you and upon you this happy day, and that life may grow brighter and brighter unto the perfect day is many friends in whose behalf we send this message. - Yours faithfully, W. J. H. Smyth, Samuel Farmer. The people of this community join in wishing Mr. and-Mrs. Al- lin many happy returns of the ay. EE A --<o > o---- ---- PRESENTATION to F. C. Dawes The following item taken Sim the "Gossiper" the house organ of the Canadian Department Stores, will be of interest to Port Perry citizens Mr. Dawes still has a keen interest in Port Perry. F. C. Dawes Completes 35 Service "A reception was held on- Saturday, April 27th, to honour F. C. Dawes on his completion_of 35 years with the T. Eaton Co. W. E. Goodearle, Man- ager of our branch at St. Catharines, read the address on behalf of the stores and oflices. 1905-1910 To Mr. F. C. Dawes. i On completion of thirty-five years of unbroken service with the T. Eaton Co, Limited. We, the members of the Branch Stores organization of the T. Eaton Co. Limited, of which you are our honoured Chief, unite in paying you our sincere tribute on this memorable occasion. . Years We are proud that it is you, our Manager, who has attained to the dis- tinction of thirty-five years of active ervice, and we esteem it a privilege 3 have been 4ssociated with - you through some of those years. You have been unfailingly just and considerate. As an associate you have helped us with you advice and your friendship. As a man you have won oui" high regard. for. your sterling qualities. We hope that the years ahead may bring to you and those dear to you, happiness in bountiful measure, ana that the bonds of fridhdship which unite us may continue nbroken. Signed on behalf of the . Branch Stores. Following this Mr. Dawes was pre- sented with a beautiful Grandfather Clock and Mrs. Dawes with a 'houquet of roses. : = LEY "| period followed. CLEAN UP DO YOUR SHARE Clean-Up Week is an opportunity for banishing the tarnish of winter and beautifying; it is also the ideal time to check.-over property for! hazards that may affect the cost of fire insurance, says the Canadian Underwriters' Association. As an institution, Clean-Up Week everywhere has proven of inestimable benefit in inspiring property-holdeérs to concentrated drives on the rubbish that inevitably accumulates after the closed season, tion---departments do bumper business in collecting rubbish that has clutter- ed cellars, attics, closets, shelves, garages and odd corners during the winter months, But the Underwriters point out that the process of rooting out and disposing of litter can be dangerous, For instance: the naked flame. of match or candle in the clothes closet, the oily rags in the cup- board under the stairs, the untended bonfire of garden rubbish, or the rusty can with "just a little" gasoline left in the garage can cause a fire and do tremendous damage to property. Due caution, even in the enthusiasm of ed by the Underwriters. "Board". Insurance companies have found that Clean-up Week often serves to eliminate hazards. from home or business property. Statis- tics show that most fires are still caused by faulty heating apparatus, by furnaces placed too near wooden par- from pierced and rusty ove: -pipes, dirty flues and ducts. Underwriters and-- "Board" ance companies both stand squarely behind "Clean-Up Week" as an aide to brighter and better homes, business' premises and factories. They see the nealth values that accrue from com- munity effort in that direction. They also suggest that Clean-Up should not only satisfy because it beautifies, but, if generally applied, it should reduce fire losses which have a direct bearing on insurance rates. RE Myrtle Station The first afternoon meeting of; the Women's Association was held at the honie of Mrs. Roy Thompson on Wed- nesday afternoon of last week. Four teen members answer Toll call, and several visitors were also present, Mrs. O. H. Downey, Vice-President, occupied the chair. The Seripture lessom, Psalm 21 was Tead by Mrs, C. Harrison. After the minutes were read and approved a short business resignation of the former president, Mrs. Thompson, the election of a new president took place, and Mrs. Clar- ence Harrison was unanimously ap- pointed to' the office. The remainder of the meeting was in charge of the program committee, Mrs. Gervan and Mrs. Allin Downey. A pleasing duet was sung by Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Gervan. Interesting guessing con- tests were arranged which taxed one's wits to the limit and then some! For instance: What kind of a cake would one feed a sculptor, a geologist, a pugilist, ete. would seem to he most fitting for the wife of a lawyer, an oyster-fishermaw, a dancer, cte. It was really surprising how very simple and appropriate the answers were! A third contest was answered by the names of women and mothers of the Bible. "Afternoon tea was served. Mrs. O. H. Downey and Mrs. J. Cooper poured tea while the Masters, Mrs. Luery, and Mrs, Thompson. The June meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. J. Cooper, Messrs. W. J. and Clarence Cook on Wednesday of last week. * Mr. Floyd Honey of Toronto, called on friends in the village on Thursday on his way to his parents' hame in Cavan. Mr. Victor Mitchell of Sarnia, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Mitchell, ~*~. . While visiting her sister at Leask- dale somé little time ago, Mrs. David Duchemin bought a ticket on a quilt made by the Red Gross workers of the village. Then she forgot all about it. (Continued on back page) Garbage and incinera-~ Clean-Up Week, therefore is suggest titions or walls, by flames escaping insur--- Owing to-the recent Or again: What namo assistants were. Mrs. Duckemin, Mrs. © made, a business trip to Bowmanville