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Watch your label; it tells when your 31.50 pts year In sdvance . § cents a single copy subscription expires " Farm forums are pointing the yi to to meet the situation, It is high time that ofr people in any community should meet each other in groups to discuss the progress of events and the passibilities of the future, This does pot. n mean the Holding of indignation meetings; but it does mean that we should become informed as to the practical working of many proposed changes in our social and national life. Take one proposal in particular--that all the nations of the world shall have access to the aw °' materials, There is a plan which strikes at the roots of most of our international troubles, We are find- ing out what it is to be a "have not" people now that Malaya has been invaded by the Japanese, _ and we are suddenly deprived of our chief sup- plies of crude rubber and tin, " Yet practically all that modern business men have termed success has been based on the own- ership of raw materials to the exclusion of com- petitors. Monopoly has not been confined to in- dividual business men. It is a vice that is both national and international, To disturb this ideal, of which we have been so proud, will be a treniendous task. Yet we be- gin to see how the "have not" nations must feel. 34 ; Whenever we meet in groups of good fellow- ship, we realize What a wealth of unused 'talent is to be found in any Canadian community. - To explore further along this line, one cannot but be impressed with the intellectual force and organizing abilities necessary to keep each com- munity intact and progressive, Taking a step further into our 'Social life we find ourselves possessed of numerous © urches, schools, fraternal societies, and service clubs, To those who are joiners of any of these or- ganizations there is a full realization of the high ideals upon which these bodies are founded. 'In all civilized countries this condition prevails to a greater or less degree, = How comes: it then that we are struggling in the most terrible var the world has ever faced? "How comes it that we face the future with un- certainty and dismay? Shp i ' Have we used all our talents and energies in £ keeping our several organizations running? Are 7 our ideals so much polite language to be used only : in the particular circle in which we are moving? There was an old couplet that should be revived to-day-- "1 slept and dreamed that life was beauty: 1 woke and found that lite was duty." . "The greatest need of to-day is: that intelligent men' and women should express themselves con- structively on matters of public interest. Itis a curious fact. that the present editor of this paper has held that position for thirty-five years; and in all-that time there has scarcely been a letter written to the paper about Publie 4 affairs. x * * The keynote of this editorial is the fact that it is time for Mr. and Mrs, Citizen to consider 'mat- ters of public importance, both local and in the wider fields. - Thinking and speaking and acting are not mat- ters that can be delegated to teachers, preachers, or editors. They are not more responsible in- dividuals than any other citizen, 7 ee ---- These men and women cannot be paid to do our thinking for us. Even if they could it mould be a most dangerous proceeding. In every. community there are from a score to a hundred men and women who could be greatly helped if they could get together and exchange jdeas. Generally, however, they are isolated he- cause they are busy running some institution and do not seem to have time to met each other for a chat about things In goers. 'It would pay to make time, : * * Many hints, many demands, and criticisms re _ public matters have been received by the editor.' But signed, constructive letters are very scarce. - Yet here we are facing a thousand personal pro- blems that may change very much in our daily living, and most of our people suffer a sort of fatalism and say nothing and do nothing about it. Buy War Savings Certificates regularly. 'Everyone can help in that way. " A meeting of the Port Perry Farm Bureau will be held Thursday, Jan. 22ind, 1942, in the High Pehoc] aud- torium, This meeting had been Zalled for an earlier date but owing to unfavorable weather conditions it was postponed. The secretary of the Bureau has "been. asked to speak on War-time Agriculture. - It is hoped that: all members will endeavour to attend this meeting. --_-- qo ®o------ -- The W. A. held a meeting in the ~| basement of the Church on-Wednes- day afternoon last week. 'The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs, Roy Redman and family in their sad bereavement, The Bluebird Club held a very en- '| joyable evening at the home of Miss Aileen Harper on Thursday last: Mrs. Percy Moore of Buffalo, spent New Years with Mrs, Harry Harper. Mr. and Mrs, Frank Hortop recent visitors at Mr. E, Kendall's, : "Glad to report Mrs. J, Mitchell is improving in health in a Toronto hos- pital. Mrs. James Swan spen with her son in. Toronto, , GREENBANK (Too late for last week) Mrs, Sonley of Port Perry, was the guest of Mrs, Balfe, last week. The monthly meeting of the W.M. 8. was held in the church on. Tuesday afternoon, , Mr. and Mrs, Ed. Massey, Mr. and Mrs. H. Massey and gon, of Pickering "| visited Mr, and Mrs, Balfe on Sunday, © $1800. 00 REQUIRED "At a meeting 'of the War Work Committee under" the auspices of the I.O.D.E.. it was decided todo two tinge 2 Display Work Being Done A little while ago a display of local war work was © held in the Public Library; but it was an afternoon session, and many of the men could not attend. This time the Exhibit will be held in the Library on the evenings of Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 27.28 ay, and get some idea of the 'work that is adies of this \community, which Honeydale, Seagrave, and of vita concern to few days Ww hre ¢ there, you will save the Con: ; tte if you will state the amount t or i wa work in 1942, dies used nearly $3000 4 into gare isin 'and evpylies, in- the school house on 3 4 Chanter Night ~{ munty singing was led by Mr, W. M. The Red Cross met at the home of [mets; 24 seamen's tuck-ins. ; | Mrs. Holdershaw on Wednesday after. a rtm jen. JUNIOR WAR WORKERS Mr, Fleotwood. Beare was elected as| The Junior War Workers will meet School Trustee at a meeting held at Anniyérsary The Fodrth Charter Nght Anniver- sary of Port Perry Lions Club was pronounced one of the very best yet. It was held in the Sunday School Room of the United Church, and the excellent' catering was done by the ladies of the W. A. After the banquet, a toast list and program followed, with musical num- bers by Mrs, -E. Hayes, the Misses Lick, and Mr, V. P. Stouffer. Com- Letcher, Outstanding features of the evening were the addresses of District Gover- nor Bosnell (who gave an inspiring picture of the place and value of Lionism in the community) and the address of Lion W, J. H, Smyth, who was made the guest of honour for the evening, as he was to leave for his new field of labour at Blenheim on the following day. Rev. Mr. Smyth was presented with a fine brief case. The presentation was made in an address read by Lion Ernie Hayes. The address expressed sincere regret at Mr, Smyth's removal, and a thorough appreciation of 'his active work as a member of the Lions Club. . In response Mr. Smyth made a felicitous acknowledgement: of the expression of goodwill, and then pro- ceeded to give his interesting address --"As the Pulpit Sees the Pew". This brilliant word picture will not soon | be forgotten, It showed wit--good and sympathetic "understanding of the very human church goers from the late comers to the faithful intelligent listeners. The Program Toast to The King, Toast to Lions International-- Proposed by Lan Bert Hutcheson Response by District = Governor Bosnell Violin_solo--Mr. V. P. Stouffér Vocal Selection--The Misses Lick, To the Departing Guest-- "Proposed by Lion E, Hayes VocatSolo--Mrs. E. Hayes Toast to the Ladies-- Proposed by Lion E, R. McClellan Response--Mrs. R. A. Peel To the Visitors-- Proposed by Lion 8. 'Farmer Response by Lion C. Carter, Bow- manville. ®Thank You"--Lions W. T. Harris and Roy Cornish. Lion Bert Hutcheson presided as Toastmaster in happy fashion. The whole evening was well worth while and will be remembered with pleasure. War Work Ld oe, 8 Activities On Friday, weather permitting, two quilts will be set up, up-stairs, in the library--so all quilters will be needed and. welcome, -- The following articles were packed by the Port Perry War Service Com- mittee 'on Friday, January 9th for the month of December and shipped to I Cn Headquarters, Hamilton, ugee Articles-- 41 pairs hand- knit knee socks; 1-pair child's ankle socks; 10, children's sweaters; 1 scarf; pairs sewn mitts; 6 boys' shirts; 1 child's hospital gowns; 4 pairs girls' pyjamas; 6 pairs boys' pyjamas; 4 girls' outfits 'consisting of jumper, blouse, bloomers, pair socks; 7 pairs boys' pants and braces; 3 pairs boys pants (only); '1 boy's knitted suit; 1 1 baby layette (complete); 18 pairs hospital slippers; 7 quilts; 1° wool blanket; 1 air shelter poked rug; 1 afghan; 3 pairs baby knee-length bootees; 1 pair baby mitts; 1 pair girls! leather bxfords. _ Soldiers'. Garments--70_ pairs socks; 16 scarves; & seamen's fur-lingd jer-|- kins; 8 steel" helmet caps; 4° pairs of And danced the skies on laughter sifvered Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling Vocal-Selection--The Misses Lick. | 9° pairs' "hand-knit children's mitts; 2 girl's knitted suit; 1 hoy's eloth suit; | mits; 2 geamen's sweaters; 14 hel- |. HIGH FLIGHT PILOT OFFICER MAGEE Mg Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds earth, Ings; mirth Of sun-split clouds-~and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of---wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there I've chased the shouting winds along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up the long delirious, burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark, nor even aagle fevven And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod The high, untresspassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand and touched the face of God. NOTE--Pilot Officer Magee sent this sonnet, written on the ~ _ back of a letter to his parents, Rev. and Mrs. John G. Magee, who now live in Washington, where Mr. Magee is assistant Minister at Bt. John's Church, Lafayette Square. The Library of Congress, learning of the poem, requested the original man- uscript for inclusion in the collection called "Poems of [Faith and Freedom," which includes works of Burns, Clough, Long- fellow, Walt Whitman, and Shelley. Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee; Jr., was killed on active ' service in Britain, December 11th, 1941. He was an American and was 19 years of age at the time of his death. His poem will live. BRITAIN'S PARACHUTE TROOPS UNDERGO INTENSIVE TRAINING The enormous expansion which has taken place in the past yedr of Britain's army parachutist force and its rapidly growing. ef- ciency, were demonstrated recently by a mass attack by paratroops "om "enemy" territory during manoeuvres gomewhere in England.-All are, volunteers, and each volunteer is tough, keen, courageous, and fighting fit. They have learned thoroughly the art of falling from can "aeroplane, landing without injuring themselves, and what to do with themselves, and what to do with: the yeapons dropped in con- tainers. The time of descent is a matter of seconds. A fine 'pieture of British paratroops landing. Letter from "|Rev. Mr. Black It seemed selfish to keep 'this most interesting letter to one's self when so pany friends of Mr. and Mrs, Black will enjoy reading it, 80 we have taken the liberty of 'publishing it.--Editor Arcola, Sask, Jan, 18, 1942 Dear Mr, Farmer: 1t was very kind of you to take time off to write us an exceedingly inter- esting and welcome letter. We have often thought of you and your work; tor althougn you may not have known it, Mrs. Nelson (Florence Walker) has sent us the occasional copy of the Port Perry Star. Your letter brings back to us fond memories of the United services in Port Perry. Lhose were "war" days; and now for the fourth time, in a life time, we are facing the exigencies and horrors of war, One of ny a memories is that of an uncle who had returned from the -Northwest Rebellion, I entered Loronto University the year that the South African war broke out. «We were just nicely settled in Ontario at the outbreak of "The Great War". And, at present, we are parting with all our young men and boys for their participation in what has become a greater world war, ~ In one of our Neighbouring towns--\Wawota, Sask., every man in the district, who was ac- _ | ceptable, has enlisted. In some ways it is a long time since we left Port Perry. And at other points of View it seems but yesterday. The illness, which resulted in-my-re- signation of the Port Perry pastorate, was of short duration and-I'was soon. back in harness again, We were 11 years in Broadview--a railway divi- sional point on the C.P.R. main line-- where Mrs. Black and I found a splen- did opportunity for "young people's work". We organized a community club--open to all. For one can be young in spirit despite the color of his hair. 'And in our experience we have | found that young people develope more effectively in conjunction with those who are older than when left entirely to themselves. Bl | know that my theory is not pop- ular with' R. E. C. directors; but our experience has proven it to be the case. Mrs, Black found ample oppor- tunity for the expression of her his- trionic and musical talents, And my pride was a group of young men whom we --named--"The-- Community Minstrels", There were violins, guitars, mouth organs, banjos, a saxa- phone, a clarinet, and drum. We had also a member who chorded on the piano. I was leader, drummer, and Interlocutor.: All played by ear, And, if the public is to be trusted, our - performances, which embraced every- thing from sacred concerts to black- faced minstrels. were at least pleas- ing and popular. During our pastor- ate the church was moved from a back street to the main highway, placed over a full sized basement, and im- proved in a number of mays. We are now in our seventh year at Arcola--also a C.P.R. Divisional town. But our entire pastorate has. been marked by one of 'the most depressing drouths and depressions that Western Canada has witnessed. A period in which, as a Chinaman put it, "There was nothing of everything". 'We have a very fine church in Arcola, well ap- pointed; and we cover all the work of the average congregation. But I think that. our experience in distributing. _| the contents of car loads of, vegetables ; and tons of used clothing, termed "Re: elie lief" remains uppermost in our minds. In Arcola' had a 1000 units to which we gave vegetables. When a car ar- ved we unloaded the contents into a * warehouse where everything = was either weighed or counted. For. ex- ample if a car contained 100 bags of potatoes (9000 1bs.); that would mean Oscar Downey Elected Warden On the first ballot, Osbar- Downey was elected Warden of Ontario County, with a vote df 10to 7. - There were three nominations--Mr, Downey, Reeve of Whitby Township: Mr. Reesor, Reeve of Pickering Township; Mr, Swanick, Reeve of Reach Township. at the home of Mrs. Arnold Fallis, : next Tuesday evening, "| man at the scales break a potato' to 9 pounds per unit or 45 pounds to a family of five. Everything else in the car being distributed in like ratio. We would then announce distribution, at a certain "day and hour, at which the public were requested to come and bring sacks.. So careful was the weighing done_that I have seen the balance the beam. Clothing was not handled 80 ly. ! And 1 haye often marvelled at. the 21 manner. in which Mrs, BI 3 pick up a dress or a coat, ete,, "This will fit so-and-so Po Mr. Reesor withdrew. 1 (continued on back page)