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> charge of Myrtle Auxiliary. SAMUEL FARMER. ' ' ; Editor and Publisher. : PORT PERRY STA PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1941 EDITORIAL "Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we ream: His first, best country ever is at home. FEEDING THE HUNGRY Each year of war will add to the misery of hunger and desolation to be faced by the con- auered millions of Europe. Miss Agnes McPhail in a recent article in the Globe & Mail, quoted | the following item regarding this matter: 'I make the sug- gestion, and make it with a very full heart, that this is practical wisdom--that we should make up our minds, now, to do' just what St. Paul says: --to feet our enemies and clothe and succor them by giving a very great part of our surplus--as soon as, but not before, the war is over. should not only decidé this now but announce it I 'think, not of "Professor Jackson added: as our irrevocable policy . . . grow, dividual, perience. cial condition. We moral. effect after the war only, but of the moral effect now. to be broadcast many times Governments of the British Empire and the United States Jointly have already bought the grain and meats and fats and raw material for clothing that Europe so sorely needs, and are ready to be brought across the seas when the war is ended and given to the needy people of Europe, and only the continuance in power of the diec- tators prevents those great supplies from being brought across for distribution now. Such a program is in harmony with the ideals which both British and Americans have professed to uphold. To feed the hungry the suffering is essential as a practical evidence of the sincerity of our professions. "It is tragic to think that such work cannot be undertaken immediately; but common sense shows the uselessness of attempting to feed the hungry Such 'a movement would simply give added opportunity to our Ger- man enemies to feed themselves and prolong-the devastation they are inflicting upon the Buopley 4 pg under 'present conditions. of Europe. To buy the grain and other supplies now for this eventual destination would be both humane, and would be good tactics. « & - 1S A COLLEGE EDUCATION A HANDICAP? Suppose that on every short wave, as from now, the. following announcement were * daily . . . "The pression. dividual. "rn and give aid to selfish. hearts. in a soil from seeds' already in the man, ship might have eradicated these faults, but a smattering of college education allowed them to Again we say it all depends upon the in- Any man who sincerely, intelligently, . industriously applies himself to the mastering of _ college subjects will be a better man for the ex- But it is 'not merely a means of gaining social standing or improving one's finan- Hard- People speak of the "value" of a college edu- cation as though it were something that could be priced in dollars and cents, idea; and anyone -who approaches a college educa- tion in that spirit is pretty sure to make a mess of the whole thing: That is a mistaken LIE I . The real value of a college education may be best defined by two words--appreciation and ex- In a college the search for truth, and a proper appreciation of life's facts, becéme of much great- er importance than the gaining of information. Accumulating knowledge is but a necessary pro- cess to the understanding and appreciation of life in the broadest sense within the scope of the in- Art, music, literature, philosophy, re- ligion, science, industry, trade--all should be seen with a clearer understanding by a man or woman who has had the advantage of a college education, Failing that fuller appreciation of life in its many phases, the effort, and the years, and the expense have been largely lost. But- even that richer enjoyment af life should aot be all that a college education confers. ollege bred man or Woman should be able to give as well as to receive. out acquiring the ability of expression would he A To learn and absorb with- The world is eagerly awaiting new and better ways of looking at life. greater need of clear heads and understanding Never has there been less need for a Never have we been in mony-griibbing view of education of any kind, college or otherwise. A} best in a man, ~ The answer to this question is that it depends upon the individual.' opportunities that "enter his life. A college education does not make a fool of a man or give him a superiority complex. Those unpleasant and unprofitable developments grow | A person of character -and discrimination will make proper use of a college education, as he does of the other blessings and No body of men and women have greater pro- Education js simply a matter oY developing the And it should be used intelligent- ly in the service of humanity. * 0 THE EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION blems to face than the teachers of Ontario. What .ideals of citizenship shall they teach? "ideals do we and they practice? What 'Woman's s Mission- ary Society. - The, thirteenth annual meeting - of the Oshawa Presbyterial of the Woman's - Missionary Society of the United Church of Canada was held in Brooklin United Church, Friday, Apr. 4th, with a good attendance. Mrs, G. Honey, .president, presided at both sessions, The worship service was in The theme "Kindness and Courage" was well illustrated by a story showing that Christ comes to us in those whom we serve. Mrs. E. Grigg welcomed the ladies to Brooklin United Church. A message from Miss E, Dunoon, 'Bay of Quinte Branch President, was read. Miss Dunoon exhorted each member, to have as her earnest objective the "Strengthening of Christian Forces" in order that there shall be attained the re-construction of lives that will establish safe living and bring in the Kingdom of God on earth, Miss M. Hutchison presented the story of the year covering the year's work of Osh- awa Presbyterial, The report showed that the members have risen to a double service during this war year; a successful financial year and intensive, interesting work in eacl Society. We are glad to "welcome into this Presby- 'terial one new Evening Auxiliary at Whitby. Afternoon: and Evening "Auxiliaries have a combined member- ship of 1263; Tei Highlights in he your's work in. cluded Thank Offerings, Special - Speakers, -Plays, Pageants, Teas, and Lantern Slides. Closer co-operation is shown between the parent societies "and the younger groups. GC. G.I, T-- number of affliated groups 25, mem- bership 876, Givings $66.74, this being the highest in the Branth, Mission , Bands--membership 648. Reports of meetings showed great variety of programs as well as special work for the Auxiliary bales. Givings $568.20. Baby Bands--8 new Bands.organ- fred at Blackstock, Tyrone and St. | Andrew's; Oshawa. Givings $83. 10," being the highest in the Branch. Associate Helpers-- Auxiliaries are g more i of the im- portance of this department. In this work lies the opportunity to bring in- to the home the joy of reading, pray- ing and giving on behalf of Christ's Kingdom, Supply -- Great generosity was shown in the shipment of - bales to Newfoundland, Montreal: and other needy centres. Appreciation and the great nced is shown by letters of in- tense gratitude received in return. Literatyre -- 680 subscriptions to the Missionary Monthly from 29 Aux- iliaries, an increase of 33 qver last year. 24 Mission Bands with 462 copies of World Friends, an increase of 64. . - Christian Citi y. and Temper- ance--6 addresses i: on Christian Citizenship; 121 short talks of Tem- perance; 2 Temperance meetings; one delgate sent to Temperance Federa- tion* Convention; 66 short talks on Peace; 2 Peace meetings; 11 talks on Social | Welfare and 9 on Racial Brotherhood. Press--It is very grati- fying to observe how faithful the Press Secretaries have worked and splendidly they have co-operated *to make 'this' report possible. During 1940 reports were published in nine papers. 412 reports of 276 regular meetings, 53 reports of 40 special meetings; '10 announcements; 12 re ports by the Presbyterial Secretary of two Sectional meetings, making the creditable total of 487 reports of 318 meetings, ~ We take this opportunity to sincerely thank' the various news- papers for space which they have so generously. glyen. to the work of the Woman's. Missionary Roviely, during the year. ; "Treasurer's Report-- received from organizations $10,031.08, expense fund $65.82, Special Collection at Executive |' meeting $11.10, sent to Conference|- Branch Treasurer, $10,098.00, increase over 1039 $6. 00, © . Mrs. 8. Davison explained the pur: pose of the United Church War Sav- ings campaign. * Following luncheon greetings were brought from Rev. P. L. Jull of Brooklin, and Mrs. William Sonley, President of. the Woman's Association, Brooklin United Church, Rev. W. J. I. Smyth of Port Perry gave a further talk on the War Sav- ings Campaign. Afternoon Session The "In Memoriam" service was in charge' of Greenwood Auxilary. A war saving certificate was given as a memoral of each departed member of the Presbyterial, this to be sent to the United Church Wa} Savings Fund. Mrs. H. J. Mullet, China, gave a very inspiring address on the work in Ching, and her experiences during the present war. The open. forum con- ducted by Mrs H.'J. Crozier dealt with many important questions. + ° Election 'of Officers resulted as fol- Jows--Past President -- Mrs. N. J. White, Myrtle Station; President, Mrs, Geo. Honey, Newcastle; 1st Vice President, Mrs. C. G. Park, Whitby; ond Vice President, Mrs. G. Wagner, Bowmanville; + Treasurer, Mrs. M. S. Chapman, Pickering. The following secretaries--Recording, Mrs. D. Luery of Myrtle Station; Corresponding, Mrs. W. W Gee; Christian Steward- ship and Finance, Mrs. J. V. McKtely, Oshawa, Mission Circles, Miss May Brown, Locust Hill; C.G.LL.T., Miss T.F Freemen, Burketon; -Mission Bands, Mrs. I. Mundy, Bowmanville; Baby Bands, Mrs. T. G. Norton, Locust Hill; Associate Helpers, Mrs, W. P, Rogers,' Bowmanville; Supplyz Mrs. Ci: W. Sle- mon, Bowmanville; * Community. Friendship, Mrs. R. W. McQuay, Whitby; Literature, Mrs, C. R: Cars: callen, Whitby; Missionary Monthly and World Friends, Mrs, Fred Bunt. ing, Pickering; Christian" Citizenship, ! supplying Canadian Active Forces with suitable reading matter, under a plan drawn up by the Provincial De- partment of Education, it was an- nounced today. In co-operation with the Canadish War Services Library Council, the De- partment is issuing posters to be dis- played in all classrooms, setting forth the type of literature needed by the Forces and inviting pupils to supply one or two such books each school term, as well as recent copies of magazines, It is proposed to con- tinue the activity tor the duration of the war, - Local committees to supervise tue work "will include public or separate school inspectors, and representatves of the elementary and secondary schools. "The LO.D.E. is allowing its depots to bé used as receiving and distributing centres. Arrangements will be made with Citizens' Commit- tees or the Auxiliary Services Branch of local military headquarters for the collection of literature from the schools and its transportation to the local 1.O.D.E, depot. Dr. Lorne Pierce is chairman of District Library Council M.D: 2. ee GOP -- SCHOFIELD MILL STRIKERS DEFY LABOR MINISTER (Oshawa Daily Times). Strikers at. the Schofield Woollen Mills at Oshawa, continue to stay oul of the plant in open defiance of Labor Minister Norman McLarty's declara- tion that the strike was illegal. The situation was quiet and unchanged| with the strikers reporting increased support from outside the union, Local 222 U.A.W.A. sent the follow- ing telegram, in support of the" Scho- field workers, to W. H. Moore, M.D, and Hon. Norman McLarty, Minister of Labor in the federal government. "Ofticers and members Local 222 U.A.W.A. fully 'endorse action of Schofield workers. - We think the Minister of Labor would be better oc- cupiced in enforcing Canadian stan- dard of wages nnd working conditions rather than intimidation by threat of penalty to employees who have taken strike action. Malcolm Smith, Presi- dent." Alex. Welch, Secretary of the Union issued the following statement to the press: The first meeting of the.Joint Strike Committee of Oshawa Unions is being held in;the U.A.W.A. Hall, and the strikers are proposing that a message be sent to Prime Minister, urging that he instruct the Chief Conciliation Of- ficer, M. S. Campbell, to come into Oshawa and remain until a direct settlement has been reached. The strikers and their supporters are anxious to show the public that "this strike is not the desire of the workers, and is the responsibility of the Scho- field Company and others who refuse to mediate. "In reply to a telegram received Saturday, the Union sent a wire to M. S. Campbell, stating that his attitude as expressed by the Saturday wire, in- clines us to the belief that we are dis- erin 'natéd against since you met with the Tannery workrs and compromisd on your telegraphed stand on that oc- casion. . ."Substantial finangjal donations con- tinue to arrive daily, and over the week-end telegrams from unions in London, Haihilton, Toronto, Windsor -and-Montredl were addressed. to the strikers. The theme of these wires ,was pledge full moral and financial support; urge you stand together "till victory." " "Today- a special letter is being mailed to all Trades Councils and Unions pointing out the nature of the chuse dictated by F. J, Ainsborough to the Union: Committee regarding wage increases, and explaining that if 1 | i we capitulate to such.an attitude; the value of the Trade Unions will be "geriously undermined." - Salvage Mrs, W. N. Afleck, Oshawa; Press,' NATIONAL SALVAGE CAMPAIGN Mrs. K. Werry, Bowmanville, MP CANADIAN. WAR SERVICES LIBRARY COUNCIL Ottawa--Canada's National Salvage Campaign. gets. under. full head of steam this week. All across Canada new local salvage committees, set up under the direction of the Members of School children of Ontario will un- Parliament, to supplement older sal- dertake a large part of the work of vage organizations, spring into action 4 } 0 to salvage waste materials lying in dump heaps and attics and basements. These local committees will work in the name of Canada's great war effort. They will try to match the fine sal- vage work that is alréady functioning smoothly in a number of Canadian cities, such as St. Catharines and Brantford, and Halifax. The two Ontario cities have been loing spectacular things in salvage. Wh less than a year of operation to heir credit, they have reclaimed over 460 tons of waste paper, almost 85 tons of metals, and about 46 tons of rags. 'They have sold these materials to agencies that turn them to Canada war industries, and in the transaction they have made enough money to do- nate $2,600.00 to the Canadian Red Cross and an additional $500 to sun- dry war charities. It is an amazing record. The methods of the two cities are similar. St. Catharines operates through a Victory Bag Association, which was incorporated in June, 1940, and which, chiefly with voluntary labor, collects the various kinds of salvage materials in the area. The Association. places "victory bags" in St. Catharines homes. These "bags" ave plain flour sacks on which have heen printed a large Red Cross and a list of materials which the organization can sell. The bags are collected periodically and taken to 5 depot, where their contents are sorted and baled by workers. Bal- ing scrap, say the St. Catharines officials, helps them to obtain premium prices for waste materials. » The Brantford "victory bag" cam- paign, operated by the Brantford Local Council of Women, works sim- iliarly. are co-operating in making Brantford salvage work successful. Victory "bags", in this case made of special paper and bearing printed di- rectiops giving salvage suggestions, are used. The organization has a sorting and storage warehouse donated by the Brantford Council; it employs trucks loaned by local motor car dealers for collections; the drivers are volunteers from the ranks of the V.A. D.C. who work in three shifts. The methods used by the city of Halifax, down on the Atlantic sea- board, are slightly different, but no less successful, Halifax jumped the opening gun of the great National Salvage drive which opened this weck. Impatient to get going, the city organized its local War Salvage Committee more than a month ago and began salvage work at once. The committee made an arrangement with the civie gar- bage collection service, and the latter employ their collection wagons to load salvage during the garbage collecting rounds' Cards carrying a large S to indicate salvage available, are displayed in windows by householders or building janitors, to guide the collectors. Sal- vable materials thus collected are taken to a depot adjacent to the city dump where volunteer workers, under the supervision of an expert in re- claiming waste, sort, pack, and store the salvage for later sale to raise money for war puropses. This method of reclaiming, it is ex- pected, may prove -adaptablé to other Canadian towns and cities. Altogether, Canada's National Sal- vage campaign is off to a great start. Officials at the Ottawa headquarters of. the drive express pleasure aver the way public co-operation has been Tor theoming. There is every anticipa- tion that 100 per cent. salvage cover- age will be in effect in Canada soon. That will mean making availgble "w the war industries large quanti- ties 'of raw materials, reducing the amount of importation necessary. It will giean a considerable addition to the Canadian war chest through money raised by selling salvage. Every Canadian has a chance to strike a. blow against 'Hitler in this cam- paign. -National thrift will help as- sure victory. 0 a. pnh»Mhiip)t . CIVIL GUARD ORDERS There will be no target practice un- til April 23rd, 1941. Guard will meet on Sunday, April] 20th, at the Armouries for the pur- pose of attending Church "parade in memory of the Battle of Ypres. Will all guards please make special effort to be 'present, Fall in at 6.30 (8.T\) ; J. E. Jackson, 0.C. = Watch your label: it tells when your subscription expires $1.50 per year in advance. 5 cents a single copy, Lord Halifax sees no value in sug- ar-coating the news. Our reverses are serious. The ability to hold Greece depends upon the need to rush more troops to protect the Suez Canal. As Wilson Woodside put it,-- The order of our interest is: First, the security of Britain. Second, protect the Suez Canal. Third, to protect Greece if possible. If more troops are needed to pro- tect Suez, it may become necessary to abandon Greece; and, if Suez held, Britain must be defended. 'is the order of importance. That imply that withdrawals will be neces- 'sary." That is far from being the spir- it of the British people. A major problem facing United Twenty-six women's groups| StALES officials is the growing necessity the | of convoying supply. ships to Britain. Certain technicalities must be met before this matter of convoying can be successfully undertaken; but there is little doubt as to the outcome of the present agitation. The American con- voy will become a fact. Jt is good news to learn that the "strike" outbreak is diminishing. It was a major menace. © It is difficult to give proper valua- tion to pacts between Japan and Rus- sia, or between Russia and Germany. The general feeling is that these. pacts have no permanent value; but are a matter of present convenience. Russia has been 'ntore than friend- ly with China in past years; and it does not seem reasonable to suppose that any consideration for Japan will stop Stalin from taking every trade or other advantage with China. The agreement between Russia and Germany does not seem to be a happ one for Russia at present. But if Stalin becomes over fearful, he may do some- thing that will be a surprise' to himself and to Berlin." Courage born of fright takes unforseen turns. On the other hand, Russia may be feigning her present agitation. not know much of what is going on in that country i in these days. The year will bring many tragedies; but it. will also bring its triumphs. Fac- ing the facts is no evidence that defeat is either acknowledged or expected-- rather it will be the incentive to great- er and more courageous effort. cannot be But that does not by any means We do eh EO ARE . HERS aml lrerne, ra: I ey i ro st hy - ~ Ey As mm " A Eo TE oe rr