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' SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. EDITORIAL "Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam: His first, best country ever is at home. -- FOR THESE WE ARE TRULY THANKFUL Events are moving rapidly in the control "of human conduct of the Allied peoples, Great - Britain has conscripted all men and all wealth. New Zealand has followed suit. Best of all (be- + cause it was voluntary) the garment workers of "Toronto and Montreal worked on the Victoria Day holiday without extra pay. These are in- dications that we shall not be defeated as a people, so long as we show that kind of spirit. o 4» 0 GAMBLING The following story taken from "Onward" is worth pondering: "Some women went down to the district "at torney's office and lodged a complaint against an alleged gambling house in their. district. "The deplity who took their complaint could not help smiling as he remarked: 'It's quite a coincidence, ladies, but right on my desk I have a complaint against your church, alleging the same thing, Is it true, by the way, that you had gambling at your fair last week? '"'Why, yes', admitted one of the ladies, 'but * that's a very different matter. You see, it wasn't gambling, because no one had the slightest chance to win.'" Draw: yeur own conclusions-- - gy co dep. © CANADA'S WAR EFFORT--OBSTACLES AND ACHIEVEMENTS (Toronto Daily Star.) Hon, C. D. Howe, minister of munitions and supply, lifted the veil on Canada's war effort when he told parliament on' Wednesday of ob: stacles' encountered and results achieved. Can- --ada's- war equipment must be interchangeable with British equipment, and "one of our chief difficulties has been to obtain the latest British designs for the mechanical equipment used by our troops. British industry has not been too willing to part with these designs, many .of which represent years of study. and development by private manufacturing firms." That has been .Xobstadte, Another has been 'the lack of British orders for munitions Canada is prepared to supply, notably shell cases, which in the Great War were Canada's chief production. "We are now", he said, "tooled up to produce this type of : equipment far in excess of our own needs, but to date British orders have not been forthcoming in a quantity progortionate, to our industrial capacity." .. Canada is such a large Linky that people in any' one part of it do not readily get a view of what is taking place over the country as a whole. But Mr. Howe gave convincing details. He an- d-that-half-a-dozen firms in Canada, are producing guns. Eight Canadian plants are en- gaged in the production of 2,250,000 shells, and an additional «order of the same size is shortly . to be placed. A million rounds of small arms ammunition: are being. turned out, besides gun barrels, anti-tank cartridges and other items. Clothing orders "for the duration" include a pro- duction of 20,000 blankets per week, 20,000 pairs ow of boots per week, 5,000 battle dress uniforms | per week, 40,000 pairs of socks per week, 80, 000 suits of underwear per-week. Already Canadian industries have turned; out 400,000 blankets, 125,000 pairs - of boots; ! 270,000 shirts, 775,000 pairs of socks, 166,000 uniform blouses and jack- ets and 190,000 uniform trousers. These are im- pressive figures. The department is spending $14,000,000 on 9,000 motor vehicles, and 3,000 are already over- seas. That, we think, is something the public did not realize, Canadian shipyards have orders amounting to $47,000,000. A $10,000,000 unit for the manufacture of explosives is under way and will have an annual output valued at $17,000,000, including 12,000 tons of cordite and 15,000 tons of T.N.T. Another plant of the same size is to follow, The government has 250 construction "projects under way in connection with the war. be necessary to construct 54 new airdromes. Re- ports are complete on 53 new airfields, and tend- ers have been called for construction of 29. The number of airplanes built this year will be 1028, and next year 15683--this is by an industry which in 1938 had a total output of only 288. The air- craft industry has at present 5711 employees, which present orders will increase to 20 ,000, Air plane engines have been "the bottleneck "of - the industry", but word from the United. States is that the production of these is rapidly expanding. The Canadian navy now has 240 ships. Facts like these give the public a new and needed view of whit Canada is doing, and the ob- stacles encountered. Mr. dians informed of the progress of the country's . warfeffort. Time spent upon infor ming the pub- lic is not wasted. >0d LEADERSHIP CANNOT EXIST UPON THE PRINCIPLE OF LIMITED LIABILITY. --Churchill. Britain and Yes Dominions have joined with France in leadership in the struggle to maintain human freedom. With that leadership arc as- sumed tremendous esponsibilitles, very difficult to meet. At the outset, it should be remembered that the champions of decency, must themselves be de- decent. - If we fight for freedom, and justice and mercy, we must practice these virtues. In war these are handicaps. our battations from being fired upon. We caniiot bomb hospitals, light ships, harmless villages: Germany has no such restrictions, a fact that gives them a great advantage in the exercise ot brute force. This principle of unlimited liability in leader- ship enters every phase of life. The leader must face the adventures of life. He must press for- ward into unknotvn paths. He must have a plan, *know his resources, be able to estimate the great- ness of the obstacles to be faced, and the dead 'weight to be carried. Wher you feel like criticising leaders, try leadership. In your own sphere of life under take some improvement. Start a crusade against a local evil, or undertake a local improvement. Being brave about matters that do not touch our personal lives is no test bf leadership. It is a simple matter for any of us at this distance to tell Ghandi what he should do, or to tell the- It will - od Howe's address should | be only the first of many which will keep Cana- | We cannot drive refugees before 1 us to save -- PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY; 'ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 30th, 1940 TAKE NOTICE "in, Port Perry Steres, begi 'week--June 5th. The Wednesday Afternoon Holidays In hext WAR "These are the headings Drive as British Force, : 'in Wed- "nesday morning's paper-- Allied Divisions Set for "Thirty Rescue in Most Desperate Plight, Fights on in Nar- rowing Belgian Pocket," "Morale - Still High in Spite of Ordeal." Belgium's King has surrendered to the Germans; but the ~army and people have not. Belgian They are still fighting with the Allies. The German army is concentra- ting on the capture of Ca lais, and the destruction of the canal system that had been of such value in the landing of British forces in France. Narvik has been re-taken by the Hongegton and British forces. Lions Club Parade and Dancel Wednesday, June 26. "Watch the Star and posters for partic of the Public School. jculars. Port Perry Public School Open-Day Both the pupils and the parents in Port Perry look forward with pleasure to the annual "Open Day" Two main events comprise the program--a musical program directed -by Mrs. O. Switzer, and the display of school work and projects. Both these events give a clear picture of the pur- British Parliament what should be done with Ghandi. tremely common This type of "leadership"(?) is ex- and spends -the finest forces of human character uselessly. Leadership involves personal risk as well as personal glory. - - JEREMIAH BUYS A FARM hy Those of us who are not too big to go to Sunday School have received useful help from the study of the life of a man named Jeremiah, That he should buy a farm was not-an unusual procedure but the conditions under which he bought it have a peculiar significance for us in these days. Jeremiah was a seer, The city 'in which he lived was being beseiged by his country's enemies and because he advised his monarch on a certain line of action hé was flung into jail, Now to be imprisoned at any time is no mere detail. In these days punishment is meted out by a Statute to meet the offence, but in those days if one offended his king he was likely 'to lose his head or suffer any other 'penalty that the king cared to inflict, But Jeremiah was built of stuff. In spite of his being in Jail and notwithstanding that foes be- seiged his beloved éountry he still had faith In his own destiny and in the ultimate liberation of his country, This is proved by the course he took, His cousin came. to visit him one 'day and told him that his, Jere- miah's family inherintance could be purchased and without wondering if he would ever get out of prison alive Joseph Denny or if his country would be liverated Jeremiah bought the land after he had compiled with the necessary for- malities. What a lesson for us; Have we no faith in, our own destiny or in that of the British Empire? It has been said, and rightly too, that one good investment is 'worth a lifetime of savings dnd yet people at such a time of crisis as this are apt to lose their heads and fling their most treasurerd possessions overboard in reckless abandon just as though we were under the domination of some foreign foe. If we were under the heel of some dictator tryant. our most cherished possessions would be worth nothing so that is the sense of our 'losing our heads. HW his own fig tree and enjoying the fruit of his vine. He visualized him- self in that happy position in the future. Jeremiah's head was screwed on the right way. = He had plain common- sense, So convinced was he of his ultimate destiny and the final libera- tion of his country that, without any hesitation, he bought the family in- heritance which was up for sale, We are passing through a cloud, a real black one, but it is not a time to get flustered, but to keep: cool and keep pur heads. One of these days things will right themselves and when we shall know that this was only an- other experience through which, in one's lifetime, we have to pass HD PAP. : THANK YOU "The Manchester Branch of the Red At the least sign of dang beings have a tendency to st d that is why the rich man grows richer and the poor man poorer. We human beings have the foolish habit of buy- ing when things are at their highest figure and selling them at the lowest instead of reversing the process. Jeremiah knew that one of these days he would comié out of prison and that every man would be sitting under Cross Society, hereby wishes to ac- knowledge with thanks, the donation of $10.00 feceived from Manchester Community Club. ' . SPP > Toward a More Picturesque Speech: "Qenuing as a thumbprint" (Time) "As frrespdnsible as a streak of lightning" (David Garth), "Words long enough to run as serials" (Irvin S. Cobb). co-operation ane harmony. poses of the new courses of study. _onstration reveals the value of music in developing The musical dem- This is particularly no- ticeable in the rhythm band, where even the smallest children learn time and unison. Perry are fortunate to have Mrs, Switzer as teacher "of music in the Public and High Schools. The people of Port 1; Grades 1X and X H.S. 4, Rhythm Band-- 5. Rhythm Band-- 6. Grade IV and V. Songs. (unison) "Two-Part. 7% Grades VI, VII and VIII The project work must be seen to be appreciated. There is nothing better to show individual progress of the pupils than project work. scrap books on many subjects, and small handicrafts, there is ample evidence that the scholars are taking a keen and intelligent interest in their work. In map drawing, The teachers have a great opportunity to inspire Program Sir Herbert 9. Grades VI, VI Miss . Walker's Room.| (Three Part) Star Daisies Mids Harris' Room. Spin Maiden Blue Bell of Scotland. Song of the English Farmer. Cawker. Music Instructre The Mimic. The Fox. The Sparrow. The Clock. STAFF -- Principal, - Assistants, Miss G. E. Harris, Miss M. Walker, Mr. S. and instruct the pupils and are enjoying it. (Four Part) -- 'Unaccompanied. Hunting Chorus. God Save the King. Swing Low. 2, Grade I and II. Songs. Vesper Hymn. 3. Grade II and IIL Songs. 8. Folk Dance--t aught by Miss Stovin I and VIL. Land of Hope and Glory , Spin, 3 H. Cornish; V. Stovin, Miss ss--Mrs. 0. Switzer, A.T.C.M. Class President--Walter Sonley. Class Secretary--Betty Collacutt, TO-NIGHT. Don't Miss It. Port Perry High School.Open Night will be held on "Thursday, May 80th--7.00 to 10.00 p.m, _ All interested in the Sohool oprdially invited. Watch your label; it tells when your _ $1.50 per year in advance, 5 cents.a single copy subscription expires Address on Horticulture It is unfortunate that so few of the general public enjoyed-the illustrated lecture by Mr. Clark on "Rural Beautification," given in the High School on Tuesday afternoon of this week. Mr, Clark emphasized the value of trees in rural beautification, and showed that much good could be accomplished with small expense by the wise use of trees and flower seeds, The clean- up, however, is generally the first important step. Schools and other public buildings require special attention, as do many rural cemeteries. The High School scholars applauded Mr. Clark most heartily for his interesting and informative - address. DOWN THE GARDEN PATH Down the gavden path 1 went, Blind to purple iris tips, Deaf to little songssof joy From the voses' scarlet lips; Heedless of the patient soil, Bring forth its lovely yicld; tleedless of the ceaseless toil Going on in every field. By the garden path 1 stood, Raptured by the eloquence Of a little common bird Singing from a neighbor's fence. Up and down his music went, Sounding notes as thin as rain, Little mate with head aslant Listened to his sweet refrain, In the garden tere 1 knew That beneath the things we see All the radiant Unseen i Touches everything in me; "| Bids me walk with bated breath, Holding still lest I should miss All the wonder of the earth, Shining on a day like this. --Edna 2 20eqnss, ree oor A CHALLENGE TO DEMOC RATIC DEVOTION Canadians today are being asked to buy War Savings Certificates. What does this mean? It means this: That our answer will be the measure of our real devotion to democracy. To free- dom. We have been told that democracy is decadent. That our ideals of free- dom are meaningless. That our way of life "cannot compel the devotion that goes to the totalitarian creed. War Savings Certificates can an- swer, and powerfully, to that indiet- ment. To the extent that we buy them we will tell whether or not dé- votion to democracy and liberty docs exist; whether there exists the reality of democratic responsibility, of demo- cratic loyalty, of democratic unity. In France today the watchword is: Advance or die. In England Mr. Churchill exclaims: "I offer you blood, tears, toil-and siveat", And he adds: For all that Britain means, 1 appeal to you... We must save ourselves from the black night of barbarism." In coming weeks, the people of this country have the chance of showing whether their thought of freedom's meaning, their understanding of the meaning of this terrible conflict, is as deep and real as_that of the peoples of Britain and France. The real challenge of War Savings Certificates is the challenge of whether the fibre of democracy is as strong as the fibre of dictatorship. The challenge of whether the dis- cipline of the lash is as powerful as the discipline of freedom. Let Canadians, by buying these War Savings Certificates, 'by answering with all and the least of their means the great cry for help that goes up, show how strong is the discipline of freedom. Lot them determine that it will be rememhered in years to come that Canada did not vent its anger at brutality and injustice solely in words and gestures, but that it turned at least a part of iL into sacrifice for freedom in freedom's hour of dire need. EPRI TEE. BLACKSTOCK Mr. and Mrs, Norton VanCamp and family of Listowel, spent the week end with relatives in Blackstock. Miss Ida" Dempsey of the Minden teaching staff spent the holiday and week-end at'the home of her sister, Mrs. (Dr.) J. McArthur, - After adengthy absence Mrs. 8, J We are glad to welcome Her sister Mrs. Pearl Hill the village. her back, is with her. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw and Leanor and Mrs, John McKee motored to Midland on Thursday last to spend the week- end with Mr, Shaw's mother. Mabel, Helen, Wilma and : VanCamp visited on Sunday with their grandmother Mrs, Smith, We are pleased to welcome to our township My, and Mrs. Percy Phayre and family of Toronto. They have recently purchased Mr. Frank. Stin- son's farm, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Williamson and family of Toronto, were in the village last week renewing old acquaintanres. The monthly meeting of the WMS: of the United Churrh was held at the home of Mrs. A. Johnston, on Wednes- day afternoon 15th, when the follow- ing program in charge of Mrs, Nor- man Mountjoy's group was enjoyed: an article "Prepariig Tor Kingship" was read by Mrs, E. Elliott, reports of the Oshawa Presbyterial were given by Murs. C. Hill, Mrs, Jabez Wright, Mrs. John Larmer® and Mrs. Ernest Larmer; two beautiful solos "Thanks be to God" and "I Love You Truly" were sung by Mrs, Geo. Wells of De- troit; a temperance reading was given by Miss Ferga Johnston, and a article on Dr. Kagawa was read by-Mrs. No --- Mountjoy. At the close refreshments were served by the group and a social time spent. Miss 'Marie Lamb of Lindsay spent - the holiday and week end with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. T. Smith. Mrs. Florence Thompson and Anna were with relatives in Toronto over the holiday. Mrs. Robt. Bruce and sister Miss King, spent the holiday and week end in Peterboro. Mr. and Mrs. Kelusky and family of Galt, visited recently with Mrs. Ke- lusky's sisters, Mrs. Carl Wright and Mrs, Jos. Forder. too -- War Work Activities A call has come from the Red Cross for surgical dressings. The War Work Committee are endeavouring to make arrangements to contribute to their request. Definite arrangement. re- garding this work will be made in Jhis column next week. The committee wish to thank, Floyd Hughes for his contribution td the War Work Fund. Floyd and his or- chestra put on a dance in the High School auditorium last week which the young people thoroughly enjoyed. "Any of the ladies who have com- pleted articles kindly have them at the Library on Friday as a bale is be- ing packed for shipment. - o>" PRINCE ALBERT There will be no church service here on Sunday owing to the anniversary and organ dedication services at Port Perry. Sunday School will meet as usual, Miss I. Spence, Toronto, with the Misses Holman over the week-end. Miss M. McGregor, of Toronto, called on her aunt Mys, L. Bond last week. «2 : Miss Fanny from Vancouver. Miss Violet Bond, of Toronto, was home for the 24th, and the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Jackson and Parme has returnéd Rev. A. M. Irwin of Whitby, and his brother Mr. Wesley Irwin of Wash- ington, U.S.A., wére recent visitors A Vof Mr, and Mrs, D. M. Jackson, Devitt -has returned to her home in song Bruce Edward and Glen Clifford, . visited with the former's parents, Mr, | and Mrs, D. M. Jackson, on Sunday. ol ST x