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of eA AAA ot 1.9 So SPE BOA FRE SAMUEL FARMER. v. Editor and Publisher, Rh pt EE ants nate ih Srsbiainad wat ET AVIVECANPEE NS Sate ALS or TN PN Watch your label; it tells when your $1.50 per year in advance. § cents a single copy subscription expires EDITORIAL "Such is the patriot's boast, where'er wo roam: His first, best country ever is at home." A a 4% pe A Ye "4 1 3 EX | ! | { | | » <3 i Jae 8 " 2: { BS cially uneducated class' in Britain now. machine has been long overdue, Tr NOTE---This article from "British Library of Information", so well expresses both what is tak- ing place and will take place, in a changing world,' that we publish it verbatim.. It is a basis of all the thought we should have in efforts. to better human, conditions.--Editor. : ' . * o A COMMON BROTHERHOOD IS BEING REALIZED By H. G. Wells No new social structure will be produced in Britain by the shock of this war, no revolution, for the simple reason that it is here now. We have nothing to do but realize it, adapt our man- ners to the change, and scrap outworn preten- sions, y Legally, T gather, the British state has become socialized, and not only the lives and bodies but the property of all citizens, from the highest to the lowest, are merged in the common good. This means that the] distinction of rich and poor has been abolished. "We are all going to be poor together or we are going to be rich together, but whether a collective prosperity is ahead of us, is "outside the range of this present article. The fact we have to consider here is that we are all going to share good fortune or ill fortune in common." Economically this war has brought about a class- less society in Britain, and the interesting point I have to make is that socially the job has already been déne, Aw . Altered Manners There is no_specifically educated and no spe- You can meet an ill-read, narrow-minded boor, male or female, in the highest social circles; you can meet well-read, well-educated men who need only op- portunity for the amplest social usefulness, among toilers and men until recently on the dole. Already there is a very perceptible democrat- jzation of manners noticeable in the country. People are more simple and helpfll in the trains and lomnibuses and streets, and the manners of ~ the ®lady" to servants, shop assistants, and de- pendents have undergbne marked improvement. The stresses of the times have also produced a certain spasmodic irritability, and the kindly way in which this sort of outbreak is dealt with is another remarkable sign of our awakening real- ization of a common brotherhood. © Oné Education for All The effective democratization of the educational There can be only one education for every sort of Briton, and ) that must be the best. Just as it is inevitable ° "this is all you see of it. ny : that the distinction of third, second and first class should vanish from our railways, so there must be an end to this specialized lower class education which has been the distinctive disgrace of British education throughout the world. Education, under proper safeguards against neglect, begins at home. After that should come not simple strati- fication, but specialization, My old friend Sanderson, the Headmaster of Oundle, used to say that every boy was capable of doing something distinctively well, He wanted 'his Upper School to consist of a number of parallel courses, and he wanted at least eight hundred boys in his school, so that directly he found a boy failing and getting bad reports, he could be transferred to some Tore congenial course. That, I take it, foreshadows the new classless social order -to which we are moving. We shall all be doing the best that is in us, and we shall all be equal citizens in our community. One man may be a director of industry, another . a sanitary engineer, another a musical conductor, but no one will bother which is the higher or lower. The -only thing that will affect our re- spect for a man or his respect for himself will be _whethes he is good at his job.-- (Taken from Bulletins from Great Britain.) . 0» + * ~=*REVOLUTION" WITH A LAUGH! By Margaret Kennedy v . The train came in, It was crammed with soldiers. I found a seat at last in a first-class carriage with six Tommies and an .antediluvian ¢ person who protested at their presence and told them they ought to go third. They said all the thirds were full. Then they ought to go and stand in the corridor. . 2 « "I've been fighting," said one, quite good- humoredly, "and I'm going to give my seat a treat while I can." > "The first class is reserved for officers," com- plained the survival. The soldier laughed. He appealed to me. I laughed. The ticket inspector came in was lodged. The inspector laughed. When "revolution" takes place in England Something new has be- come a joke. And people who imagine that the old order can't pass away without guillotines and barricades and citizens and comradés and liquida- ~ tions, just can't realize that anything has. hap- pended. -- (taken from Bulletins from Britain.) -- and a complaint - A a cn !3¢ the morning service of St. John's "try. On Dee. Tth, under leadership 1 I, -+x7-Li; Bailey and the Daily Prayer by -Cartiwright township branch of Ont. 7 | labour, the result of hen and girls BLACKSTOCK Rev. J. E. Griffith, a former phstor here, now, of Bowmanville, was guest at a special service held in the United Church on Sunday evening, Nov. 7th. Victorian W. I. met at the home of Mrs. John Carter, Burketon, on Dec. 3rd. Bible lesson was taken by Mrs. Mrs. W, Hoskin. Roll Call was an- swered by an article for the "ditty bags for the navy. Program: a talk on Girls' Club Work as demonstrated at Toronto Convention, by Miss Jean Wright. Mrs. Goodman, Tyrone, was guest speaker, reported on the con- vention also, Mrs, Mountjoy read the resolutions that were presented at the convention, Mrs. Carter read . a Christmas selection. "Collection was used for ditty bags Mr. Coleman, student. of Wycliffe College, exchanged pulppits on Sun- 'day last with Rev. W. Stocks of Port Perry. Mr. Coleman is taking charge Anglican during the winter months, The Farm Radio Forum of Egypt and Blackstock school sections of Fed 'eration of Agriculture, met in the High School with Norman Green as leader. The topic of radio broad- cast "Men. and- Machines". - In the discussion -which followed, among the 'many points brought out, was the fact that farm production in the commun- ity has been reduced due to lack of entering - manufacturing plants be- cause of higher wages. There seems to be little farniers can do about it, but all felt that hte government could solve the problem if agriculture weré put on an economic level with indus- of Mr. P. VanCamp, it was generally agreed that a more practical minded man should be found to fill the post of Minister of Agriculture in the Fed- eral parlfament -- one who undef- stands farm problems and the nation- was felt that the time to do en) about it is long past due. Farmers are not asking for doles, handouts or relief, but are asking for reasonable returns for labor and investment. The tinued until Jan, 12, but this group is meeting on Monday, 16th, to further discuss subjects "What should govern- ment do about securing markets at home or abroad as part of a planned agricultural program." "Should farmers go on strike?" and "of what use are Farm Forums to the Farmers' Cause." On Tuesday, Dec. 2nd, Cartwright Red Cross sent to Red Cross ware- house, Toronto, 9 large quilts (2 from Cadmus W.A.; 4 from Purple Hill, 2 from Nestleton, 1 from Mrs. R. C. Brown, Cadmus); crib quilt donated by Mrs. Elliott and Miss Mountjoy, Cadmus; 1 afghan from Mrs, Wallace Marlow's S. S. Class, Blackstock; 1 pair men's socks; 4 pair whole mitts, 4 pair boys' long stockings. THE HOLSTEIN BREEDERS' ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Ontario County Holstein Breeders' Club wal 13th, Dr. 'W. A. Campbell, of Uxbridge, gave a very instructive address de- and outlining' some of thé methods used in the control of this infectious disease. He stated that owing to the many types of organisms causing Mastitis it was difficult to get any one treatment to be effective in all cases, He described experiments where Col- loidal Silver Oxide solutions were used very successfully, but emphasized the fact that there would have to be more experimental work on it yet to prove its value as a control. / The election of officers was held. President, Roy Ormiston, Brooklin; Vice-President, Leslie Smith, Port .al economic agricultural problems, Tt I fn E ------ ni ating Perry; R.R.2; Sec.-Treas., K. E. Holli- 5 Farm Radio Forums are to be discon-'_ | province. Port Perry High held at Manchester on Saturday, Deed scribing. -"Mastitis"--in Dairy "herds. day, Brooklin. Directors, Les. Smith, Corley Ashenhurst, Roy Ormiston, K. E. Holliday, Orville Chambers, Burn- sell- Webster, Norman Hogg, Ralph]. Veitch, Earl Martyn, W..E. Westney. Mr.'R.-Ray McLaughlin, of Oshawa, and Dominion Director of the Holstein Friesian Assn., addressed the meeting, stressing = greater' organization of farmers to solve their own problems. He emphasized the need for 100% support of farmers to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. ~ The President, Roy Ormiston, and the Vice-President, Leslie Smith, were appointed directors to the Federation of Agriculture in Ontario County. Mr. R. M. Holtby; Fieldman of the Holstein Friesian Association, outlined ) ) some of the new policies introduced in connection with grading Holsteins and | discussed the extension programme started in Quebec where Cow Clubs are being introduced. This will en- courage more pure bred herds in that School Has Good Standing. This has been a busy time at the Port Perry High School. Three In- i spectors have been at the "school to 'pass judgment and offer suggestions as to the conduct of the school both in teaching, and maintenance 'of the school property and equipment. In all three cases, the reports have been most-favorable, both as to-the condition of the-school- property. Each of the Inspectors was met by members of the- Board and ehretul note was made of any suggestions of further improvements in the school. It is most gratifying to the citizens of Port Perry to note the increasing efficiency and usefulness of the school to this community, It is' now rated as among the best of the small High Schools of the Province. standing of the teaching gtaff, and the]. Rev. W. J. H. Smyth' Recoties Call to the Blenheim United Church . Because Rev. Keith Love has entered the Canadian Army as Chaplain, a vacancy has béen made in the pastorate of the United Church at Blenheim, and the congegation has issued a call to Rev. W. J. H. Smyth, of Port Perry, to assume the pastorate thus -| made vacant. : : Blenheim is cituated- on No. 3 Highway ten miles south of Chatham. It is in a tobacco and corn belt; and is looked upon as 3 sy, Western Ontario cammerciat centre. It has a population 0 \ : . In 1940 the Blenheim church erected a modern Sunday School wing (with gymnasium and kitchen) at a cost of $25,000, all but $8500 of which has already been paid. It was from this church there came to Bowmanville, Rev. I2, I, Armstrong and Rev. Sidney Davison. / Rev. Mr. Smyth has accepted the call, subject to ratification of Presbytery, and the change will be made, if possible as soon as he asi business can be completed, probably early in January, A congreghtionnl meeting is being held in the Port Perry United Church next Sunday after the evening service to make ar- rangements for securing a successor to Mr. Smyth. A Long Pastorate Judged by modern conditions as to pastorates, Mr. Smyth has had along pastorate in Port Perry--eight and a half years. Many members of thexcongregation, and citizens of Port Perry have expressed sincere regret that Mr: Smyth is leaving us. This 1s quite natural, as this minister became an active citizen of Port Perry, taking his share of public duties both happily and in- telligently. He will be seriously missed in the Lions Club. _ Not only did Mr. Sthyth attend to his ministerial duties faith- fully; but he might ever be relied upon to do the kindly thing in cases of emergency; and not a few of our people will always re- member him with gratitude for some deed of kindness or timely word of advice in time of need. . This attitude is characteristic in relation to the several con- gregations which Mr, Smyth has served: There is an accululation of goodwill, and many calls come from former parishioners when death or need requires such comforting services as he can give. Rev. Mr. Smyth is a ready speaker and has established an en- viable -record-as- an orator, particularly in connection with such lectures as he gave descriptive of his visit to Ireland. That lecture has been given over a hundred times at points far and near. Mr. Smyth will be greatly missed when he leaves Port Perry, and the Oshawa Presbytery, in which latter institution he has been a leading member. ~ 'Keep the Christmas Bells Ringing "by giving the timely and essentia War Savings Stamps and Certificates AS CHRISTMAS GIFTS "They are the loyal and thrifty investments for all . 'Canadians ut this time of National crisis. -- : ) . ' g RC AX NN REA ' i E FE i AZ wo $F NEW SHIPS TAKE SHAPE-IN BRITISH SHIPYARDS Framed by heavy girders a new cargo ship for Britain takes shape in a busy British shipyard, while in the foreground, platers punch out angle bars. Despite all the efforts of the Axis, British ship- yards are busier than ever, working day and night. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Atlantic, the U.S.A. has embarked on the biggest shipbuildin¥ programme in her history, and ships of her "Liberty Fleet" have already been launclied as--to quote President Roosevelt's word$--""The U.S.A/'s answer to aggressors who strike at our Liberty." : coming year: Jceeds in for British | SCUGOG Everyone invited to the Christmas services next Sunday at the usual hours, Christmas is drawing nearer and nearer and Santa Claus is ex- pected at the Christmas: Trees- this week--Thursday evening at the Head, Friday evening at the Centre; Sat- urday evening at thé Foot. .. All are invited to attend one'or all of these entertainments; w Mrs. J. L. Sweetman has her store windows looking very pretty with Christmas decorations. The teachers and pupils have the schools very nice- ly decorated, too. Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. L. Harrison on the birth of a son, Mr. Alf. Prentice had a vey suec- cessful sale on Wednesday although the weather was not pleasant. Mr. Harry Hayes of Toronto, visit- ed his home here over the week end. Mrs. J. L. Sweetman and Allene visited Corporal J. L. Sweetman in To- ronto on Monday. o" The farmers are very busy this week getting their fowl ready for the Christmas market at Port Perry on Thursday. . All are glad to hear Miss Jean Hood is getting along fine. ' A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. PROSPECT We extend congratulations to Mrs. P. Diamond in celebrating her 83rd birthday on Sunday. Mrs. Geo. Smith and Lloyd and Mr. C. Lakey motored to Toronto on Sun- day to visit friends. * Mr. Milton Holliday, Toronto, was a visitor at the home of his mother, Mrs. J. Holliday, on Sunady. » Mr. and Mrs. G. Chambers, Toronto, were visitors of Mrs. R: Vernon on Sunday.' Sk Last Wednesday afternoon the W. A. met at the church for their annual business meeting. One pleasing event took place, when Mrs. R. Corbman, our worthy sécretary, was presented with a beautiful flower vase. Mrs. Corbman thanked the ladies kindly. Mr. and Mrs. Corbman have gone to "reside in Oshawa, and will be much missed here. ~The officers for the President, Miss Kath- leene Orchard; 1st Vice-President, Mrs. Wm. Steele; Secretary, Mrs. G. McClintock; Treasurer, Mrs. G. Web- ster; organist, Mrs. A. Gilroy. A Christmas concert and dance will be held at the school.on Friday night, December 19th. 26c. and 16c. Pro- War Victims' Fund. PRINCE ALBERT Be 'sure and attend the Christmas entertainment on Friday night, Dec. 19th at 8 o'clock, in the Church. The proceeds over and above expenses are to go to the British War Victims' Fund. The children are busy practis- ing under the leadership of their teacher. Mr. M. Clark. - We are glad to report Mr. Norman MéCrea is home after spending sev- eral months in danger zones as a radio operator. Among - the places his 'work took him to were South Africa and Egypt. Mrs. Watson has moved to her house in Oshawa. This leaves another house blacked out for the winter. * Miss Fanny Parme has secured a position at Pickering. : Miss Olive Bond is in Peterboro where she unedrwent an appendix operation. Olive is improving nicely. Mrs. Nesbitt is spending a few days while convalesing from an appendix operation, at the home of her parents I Mr. and Mrs. E. McCrea. To one and all' we sincerely wish a peaceful and pleasant Christmas and '| a bright New Year. + ee lA PP en ee --p-- Save, Invest, and Serve by buy- ing War Savings Certificates. < Health Officer's Report Dr. C. P. Peterson, Health Officer for the Village of Port. Perry, after referring briefly to the recent out fever (now under control) said in his report presented to the Council; / "There was considerable trouble with wells this year,.and think this was due to the unusually wet season. A large percentage of the reports came back marked "D". This may be an increasing problem in the future due to continuous seepage into the soil of so many septic tanks and out-, houses." ; . Preventive work was carried out by immunization against whooping cough, scarlet fever, diphtheria. This work was done by the family physi. cians, and it is estimated that of the children from 1 to 14, 909% are pro- tected against diphtheria, 10% against scarlet fever, 25% against smallpox, and 909% against whooping cough, Department of Health given to mothers. Clinical service was rendered to tubercolosis patients or suspects. No cases of cancer con- trol are reported. Resignation Accepted As Dr. Peterson has joined the staff of physicians at Christie St. Hospital, he has resigned his office of M.O.H. in Port Perry. The following motion was passed by the Council at its meeting on Dec. 15: "That -the resignation of Dr. Peter- son as Medical Officer of Health for Port Perry be accepted; and that the Clerk be instructed to write Dr. Peterson thanking him for the valued service he has rendered this Corpora- tion; and wishing 'him every suctess in his new Jutive." Sick Children's Hospital Needs Funds There is Grim Reality in This Appeal. ' For Help-- Little Children Depend On It for Their Chance For Health! Through the doors of The Hospital for Sick Children, there flows a never- ending stream of sick and crippled children. : Immediate attention is imperative in many of these cases--otherwlse chronic desease or death may result. They come here because inability to ment does not bar them from receiv- ing the special types of medical at- tention and nursing care many of them must have if they are-to be. re- stored to health. Municipal grants are provided in the case of these needy children. Un- fortunately, however, the fixed rale per patient day falls $1.26 short "of the bare cost of hospitalization. further assistance from Government sources; therefore, the responsibility for * meeting our" unavoidable annual deficit now rests more than ever be- fore on the generosity of the Public. Since we cannot afford organized effort, canvassers, or other personal assistance in collecting funds, we must depend entirely on you generosity and co-operation to raise the $92,000 need- ed this year. The subscriptions we received from the staff 'and the employees of many companies last year were most helpful and we trust many more will remem- ber the institution this year. Send all contributions direct to the Hospital for Sick Children, 67 College Street, Toronto. : ct CLAUS books are break of whooping cough and scarlet" permanent disfigurement, deformity, - contribute to the cost of their treat- - It "is true that Government and' In these times we cannot hope for - in Tk SANTA in PORT PERRY Dec. 24, 3 p.m.