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PORT PERRY, ONT, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4th, 1941 Watch your label; it tells when your _ subscription expires §1.60 per year in advance. . 5 cents a single copy "EDITORIAL Buch is the trary boast, whee Ne. ream: His first, beat country. ever is at home." L 00KING AHEAD The British Empire and her alliés. are Busy-= very busy"winning this most tremendous war, And that is the first 'and most important task facing freedom. «loving humanity, . But some must stay home to plan and dream of the future when: the war is over, § One optstanding fact is being established -- workers' compose the greater part of humanity the world over, The welfare of the worker is of paramount. importance, and must be carefully and fairly considered if progressive peace is to be maintained. A; second and equally important fact is that Governments (democratic or otherwise), can legislate in such manner as to materially affect the lives of all people under its control. The Wartime Prices and Wage Control is the most drastic example 'of this fact that any democratic country-has ever initiated. Anybody who read that graphic description of inflation--"The Beginning of the End" (Saturday Evening Post,cNov. 22) will realize to some ex- tent the menace of rapidly advancing prices and quent depreciation of money values, Drastic as the new Canadian legislation is, there is ample reason for its enactment; and a reason- able hope that it will serve the purpose for which it was created. Among the groups studying futyre conditions in the light of present day problems, one of the . most prominent is the International Labour Or- ganization, which has recently convened in Washington, with "delegates from thirty- three countries, The 'breadth of vision of this OrgiiFention is | "most refreshing and hope-inspiring.. In the first place, it should be stated that the Organization includes both employers and employees. And it might be remarked in passing, that most em- ployers are workers; and have a ready sympathy * with the problem" of labor--plus their own pro- blems. In a gathering of this type the wideness of future problems is self-evident, Neither em- ployer nor employee is an. independent factor. No country is unaffected by the. other countries the world over. We rise or fall togethey in the standards of living. To quote from a Yepor) of ~_the convention: wt - "Nevertheless . . . - they: saw no. hope of re- constructing the world or of carrying out the principles of the organization except by inter- 'products of the liquor trafic. v ) = bE the feeding of hungry populations, and the re- constructioncof war's. destruction, the assessment cof damage; and formulation of Plags for avoiding . further wars. Further plans included setting up a commigslon to encourage ex¢hange of goods between North and South America; establishment of minimum wage, mobilization of resources in agricultural countries; and an international textile office in the interest of the ten million textile workers. There were many other practical problems, This brief outline of future problems gives some idea of their immensity, The war must be won for freedom; but wholesome, common- sense-workable plans must be made to maintain that freedom after it has been won, °° oo. / A SCATHING DENUNCIATION Dr. Rev. George A. Little has asked this per- tinent question--"Can 6000 Christian Congrega- tions close 1800 Liquor Outlets in Ontario?" That question, asked at a Convention of the W. C. T. U. in October, is followed by the most outspoken denunciation of the liquor sale in On- tario. The speaker did not deal in pious gen- ~ eralities; but gave chapter and verse for all that was said, . The pitiful and startling fact is, however, that while some comments have been made about that address in various papers, nothing has been done to mitigate the evil as far as we have heard. Revenue is the reason. And revenue is the: foundation of a Government's power to retain office. What the net revenue is in relation to our war effort is not casy to determine. Dr, Little says: "The Chairman of the Liquor Control Board . has to make money for the Government. He is forced to judge his success by revenue. This year he is expected to turn in twelve million dollars to the Provincial Treasurer". It will cost. "the people of 'Ontario eighty or ninety million * dollars to raise that revenue: What is more serious is that it will lower the tone of every drinker which drinks to excess; and it will lower the productive power of all munition workers who keep 'late hours and drink to excess, However, the fact remains that so long as we accept the revenue, we must also accept the by- The Government is not at all likely to cut off the revenue; unless the people demand that the source of revenue be "discontinued. No pious resolutions will accomplish such a 'mountains, breezes, blue. / worship. sway. A Most' Flassing Hortbat Port Perry High School choir of thirty-two voices had the honour and pleasure of singing over the radio last Friday morning. This - event was arranged with CFRB by Mis. O. Switzer, through the courtesy of the Tamblyn Stores during their regular broadcast. The selections choseir were: 1. Finlandia. 2, Netherland Thanksgiving hymn. 3. Spiritual--"Were You There?" A great number of Port Perry peo- ple "listened in" and radios were in- stalled in the schools so that all the CARRY ON CANADA tag FL ORENCE WALKER NELSON Carry: on Canada, fair child of Britain, = _ = On'to your triumph, on to your goal, 'Freedom stands crowned on the crest of your Humans have found here a 'spirit--a soul. Note Freedom' s garments that float on the Fresh flowing fabrics in red, white, and Fearless she speaks, and uncowed bows in ¢ Rouse you, Canadians, fei call is for you. Ent'ring with subtlety iio 6 our nation, .---- Sinister forces would check Freedom' [] Carry on Canada: rise and protect her; March on teiumphant. To-day is your day. is being given at the Port Perry High students singing. The comment on every side was one of pride and pleasure, The experience was a good one for the choir mem- bers, and further emphasized the high character of the broad training that might hear the glorious School. Note--On the Monday evening fol- lowing Mr. Harman, of the Farm Radio Forum paid tribute to Port Perry High School as one well serving the educational nceds of an agricul- tural community. This is the type of praise. that .is most gratifying to our people. spent Sunday with Mr. A, Myrtle Station Borcasant afternoon was spent in the Sunday School room on Saturday, when the Hearts of Oak Mission Band held the regular faonthly nieeting and 'entertained the mothers of the mem- bers and 'the members of the Aux- iliary. After the opening hymn, "Fell Me the Story of Jesus", Patti Gervan, president, 'read the. story of the birth of Christ us told in Luke 2:8-19. Prayer was offered by Jean Duff, The First Noel was heartily sung as the second hymn, Beverley Stewart read a Christmas poem. Dorothy McCart- ney, Audrey Cook and Nancy Walsh sang a pretty number, The Children's Friend is Jesus. Betty Jean Lunney read the story of Lin Sen and the foreign teacher. Gladys Bradley, the secretary read the minutes of the last mecting and called the roll, to which eighteen members responded. . Doris Duff read an interesting short mes- sionary story. Ti Mision Band purpose was repeate in unison, "0 Little Town of Bethlehem" was sung as the closing hymn, followed by the Mizpah benediction. Sandwiches, cookies and cocoa wege segged by the band members and brought the after- noon-to a close. Messrs. Elwood Masters, Jack Kirk- ham and Jim Cooper attended the funeral on Wednesday afternoon of last week, at Poritypool, of the late George Wilder, who died an hour and a half after receiving terrible head in- jurie® when he was hit by a C.P.R. engine on Monday morning. Mr. Wilder was on his velocipede, riding to his daily work at Manvers, and it is understood. that it was while trying to remove the velocipede from the rails that he received the fatal in. juries. Mr. Victor Mitchell was home with his parents last week. He has been transferred from Sarnia to Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Jay O'Boyle. and chil- dren and Mrs. Fred O'Boyle, Oshawa, were Sunday guests of 'Miss O'Boyle: Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Magee, Oshawa and Mrs. I Grant. The secretary-treasurer of Myrtle SPLENDID WORK / Ww LL) " y; / ' « ~ 4 £ eT T Ce, OA %, h er national control of problems." Naturally delegates from war devastated coun- tries felt that the first after-war tasks would he result. The people must mean business it they want such a change. : JT , SCUGOG The "Singing School Party" will be presented in the Townshjp- hall on ~ Friday evening, Dec, 5th, This is a musical comedy given by the Scugog choir in -aid of the church building fund. . Come and enjoy this bright and interesting program, 26c. and 10c, ! Miss Mildred Heayn is the hostess for the Institute girls on Saturday - afternoon; Dec; 6th. -- The roll will be answered with Ideas for Inexpensive 'Gifts. Mrs. Geo. Samells will have charge of the motto. Lunch commit- tee Florence Carter, Mrs. J. Burnhan,| Mrs. D. Crozier, Olive Brown and Mildred Heayn. Come for .a hike. * Miss Mathers and her pupils had-a very successful bazaar in the Foot School "on Friday afternoon, Em- broidery work, cushions, fret saw work, and bouquets made of weeds and grasses tinted fo suit the taste and vases, There was a short program of recitations 'and choruses. Rev. Mr. Joblin was present and gave a. very interesting talk. Proceeds $6.66 to go to the War Victims' Fund. Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Burnett of To- ronto, have a two week's leave and are spending it with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Crozier and were also guests. of Mrs. J." L. Sweetman on Sunday. - Mr. Harry Hayes has secured work in Toronto, Mr. Alf. Prentice is selling his stock and implements on Dec. 10th. We hope he has a good sale. Mrs. R. Town of Whitby visited Mr. J. Milner and Marjorie on Sunday. ---Mrs?-D. Hope received a cablegram from her son Leonard who has ar- rived safely"iit England with the 5th division, Mr. John Hardy visited his uncle Mr. D. Hope on Sunday afternoon. All are glad to hear Dr. C, Henders of Toronto, is improving after his car accident last week. : Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hood, Thelma, Joyce and June, of Greenbank, were Sunday visitors of their friends Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Prentice. Birthday greetings to Mrs, R. Tet- low, Nov. 26th; Mrs. F. G. Joblin, Dec. 1; Elnora Sweetman, December 3rd; Lloyd Harrison, Mrs. C. McMaster, (Continued on Back Page) : You can Batter Their Defansor-Cant You Smash That? Tad Cartoon from the London Sur, Not available In British Sibi and India, ) = About seventy-five women in and around Port Perry, under direction of the LO.D.E. War Work Committee, displayed the work of a month in the Public Library. They have every rea- son-to be proud of their effort. It is a wonderful showing for a group of women, most of whom have house- holds to look after, and children: to keep in food and clothing. Prominent in the display were the contents of the Christmas boxes that are being sent to 19 boys overseas, and 35 who are stationed in various parts of Canada, . There is nothing stingy about those boxes, as this list will show. 2 pairs socks, 2 hdkfs, Christmas cake (home-made), candy, cake soap, 2 tins sardines, 2 tins kipper snacks, can Borden's coffee, can Planters Peanuts, 8 chocolate bars, 100. cigar- ettes (sent separate by mail) 2 pkgs. gum, pkg. razor blades. The fur-lined windbreakers 'are a revelation of the sacrifices made hy many mothers and sisters and best girls of fur coats, and such parts of the same as could be salvaged for the purpose. Any boy who gets one of thése windbreakers is lucky. Complete clothing outfits for refu- gees, both adults and children, quilts socks, scarfs, mitts, ete, were there m profusion, . Shelter sleeping rugs--of the poke variety--will help to soften the con- crete floor of the shelter. 'Everything is being done that can be done by these devoted women to case the hardships that are a neces- sary part of a soldier's life; and to bring a bit of comfort to the home- less and suffering in Britain, But, as one woman remarked--*I do wish the men would get busy on the salvage work in Port Perry." : WOMEN CANTEEN WORKERS SAVED THRIR PENNIES TO BUY 1 THIS 'PLANE FOR BRITISH R.A.F. Women canteen wor kers of the British "NAAFI" "Navy, Army, and " Airforce Institute which serves "extras" tea, ete. to. British for¢es in ¢amps and depots) subscribed to buy a Spitfire Fighter Ajreraft for the British R.A.F, * sentative, a 19-year-old canteen worker, wishes "Happy Landings" to a New Zealand _sergeant-pilot who has taken over the machine. 'Counter Attack", a reference to the girls who serve "behind .the counter." It_was named sucli-as cigarettes, cakes, Here, their repre fhome- here, '| Branch of the Red Cross, reported $37.65 received by the Myrtle unit in the recent canvass for funds. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Perrin and Kennéth, of Toronto, Mr, and Mrs. A. Pritchard and Shirley of Oshawa, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Perrin. - Mr. and Mrs, Innes Lee and little zirls of Greenbank were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cook. The annual meeting of the Women's Association will be held in the prim- ary room of the Sunday School on Wednesday afternoon, Dec, 10th. Re- ports of the year's work will be given and election of 'officers will take place. A full attendance of mémbers is de- sired. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cook aml Audrey visited with friends in Toronto on Sunday. Practising for the Christmas enter- tainment is well on the way. The big event will take place on Friday, Dee. 19th, when, it is expected, Santa will appear in person at the close of the 'I program and will distribute the gifts from the tree. Mr. W. D. Thompson of Brooklin, shipped by C.P.R. a thorough-bred Jérsey calf to Smiths Falls on Satur; day. The mythical stork arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reid Cook on Sunday, bringing wd? them a baby laughter. Miss Betty Kirkhitin who is work- ing Pickering, spent 'Monday at her '5 Mr. and Mrs. Riad Masters were Thursday evening visitors with Osha- wa friends, Mr. Gordon Barton who is "relieving the C.P.R. agent at West Toronto, was home on Monday. Mrs. FE. - Chisholm has closed her house for thé winter months and with her" daughter, Miss Noreen, she left on Tuesday for Toronto where, she will reside till spring. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hinton, Audrey, Torna and Gordon, of Toronto, were Sunday afternoon visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Theo. Carey. Mr. Roy Carter spent the week-end] with his parents at their honie in Burketon, ) Mr. and Mrs: Reginald Mitchell and children of Toronto, visited on Sun. day with Mr. and Mrs. E. Masters, - Mr. and Mrs. Albert Eyers called on Hawkestone relatives on Friday. ¢ MBS Apne < Mr, Clarence' Cook attended the funeral on Monday of the late Mr, A: Thompson of Oshawa, who was a former neighbour when he resided' at Prospect." Mr. Frank -Downey, of 'Uxbridge, spent the week-end with his parents at their home here. An 'extra gang of C.P.R. men ar-° rived early Monday morning with their boarding and sleeping cars, and equipment . for demolishing the old overhead bridge "west of the village, The old bridge. and stone work were built in 188¢ when the C.P.R. main line from Toronto to. Montreal was .in the course of building' and had to cross under the Grand Trunk line running from Whitby to Lindsay. This is "another old landmark to be re- moved and the last one in this dis- trict conndeted" with the old G.T.R. line which was done away with last year. - to -------- EPSOM: The Epsom Euchre Club will hold another party in Memory Hall, Utica, on Thursday night, Dec, 4th. Every" body come and bring their friends. The W. A. met at the home of Mrs, noon. Plans were made to buy silver- ware for the Church. . Mv. Drew McCulléuch spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Ashton. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Luke, of Ux- bridge, at Mrs. P. Luke's, _ Sorry to repor} Mrs. William Ack- ney on the sick list, Mrs. Al. Christie entertained the Blue Bird Club last Thursday night. The-eyening was spent playing pro- gressive Saychre. The Indies' first prize_wwas Wop by Mrs. F. Ballard, consolation by\ Miss Aileen Harper. The men's first prize was won by Mr. D. Catherwood, 'consolation by Ivan Geer. 'Mr. Thos. Ross and. Mrs. Dave Ross of. Brooklin, at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Clark, on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Will Asling spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs, T, J. Sager at Prince Albert. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Howsam at Mr. and Mrs. Walter Howsam's on Sun- day. . . Miss Helen Prentice, -Brooklin, spent the week end with her sister Miss Laura Prentice. . Mr. and Mrs. Al Christie visited My. and Mrs. Harold Page on Sunday. Sunday School next Sunday after- noon at 2 o'clock, Church service to follow immediately afterward. A a a MANCHESTER Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holborn, of Kes- wick, and son John, were recent guests of Mr, and Mrs. W. Thompson, We are sorry to report the illness of Mr. Thompson, who is in Oshawa Hospital, and hope for a speedy re- covery. Congratulations to Miss Mina Dob- son, who is giving the Valedictory ad- dress at the Commencement Exer- cises at Port Perry High School. Recent visitors of Mr, and Mrs. E. Holtby included T, H. Williamson of Vancouver, Mr. and Mrs. Aldon Mul- len of Regina and théir daughter Miss Irene, of Mayo Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota, and Mrs, Found, of Grims- by, Ontario. - . . * * FARM FORUM MEETING The first Farm Forum meeting of 5.5. No. 6, Reach, was held at the home of My.-and -Mrs.-O:- Croxall; on-- Monday evening, Dec. 1st. Fourteen interested were present. After lis- tenihg ta_the broadeast--men and ma. chinery--a lively and interesting dis- cussion, relating to farm problems, took -place, Refreshments were served by the hostess, The next> meeting will 'be held at' thé home of Mr. and 'Mrs, Roy Goode, on Monday, Dec. 8th at 8 o'clock. These meetings will be continued throughout the winter. In Toronto, on Monday, November 24th, 1941, Alexander Wadkins, son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Wadkins, of Toronto, to Dorothy Lottie. Cliff, only daughter of Mr, and Mra. Bert, Cliff, of Port Perry. Mr. and Mrs, Wadkins will live in Toronto. Cook Ashenhurst last Thursday after- _ WADKINS.CLIFF a Fe a Te Ae J SA WET Se