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'SAMUEL FARMER. SghoRs Editor and Publisher. EDITORIAL | «i "Such ls the patriot's boast, where'er We ream: His first, best country ever is at home. POLITICAL TENDENCIES When Sir Stafford Cripps is appointed Lord of the Privy Seal and a member of the War Cabinet - of 'Great Britain, it is time to study political, "tendencies. He is an outstanding Socialist. He is 80 extreme that at one time he was expelled' by the Brifish Socialist group. But Cripps is a man of keen intellect, and great activity. : Great Britain has been until recent years es- sentially Conservative. To understand what that means it would be well to read Disraeli's defini- 'tion of Conservatism: : "The maintenance of our Empire, the preserva- «tion of our institutions; and the improvement of the condition of the people." As an ideal, nothing could be better; but, in spite of the ideal, human nature has expressed itself in high tariffs, trade restrictions, mergers, monopolies, watered stocks, stock gambling. Such expressions, to those who used them, have led to the belief that money is of more value than character or service. Unfortunately, too, these financial and indus- trial expressions have brought into being the opposite extremes of strikes, lockouts, slowdowns and kindred efforts to reduce the profits of capi- tal and raise the wages of labour, The net result of this struggle between capital and labour to gain the lion's_share-of profits has beeh that the "sweated" of Europe service," adventure. nations 'and Japan have achieved low cost of production, and frequently have stolen our markets at home and abroad, while we at home fought each other. As workers form the greater part of our pop- °| ulation, these conditions have led to a decidedly socialistic: turn of thought. - People now want social reforms and they want them in a hurry. bg One would think that the list of social reforms already 'obtained would be satisfying, at least to some extent; but many leaders among the rank and file of the people would go much further. - They are not content with Old Age Pensions, success. Attack political control. Mothers' Allowances, Unemploymerit "Insurance, Minimum Wages: for girls, Workmen's Compen- . sation, and Price Control. jective is still in view--control of profits. . That.objeetive has apparently. been reached in Australia, where, during the war at least, profits are tq be limited to four per cent, It all boils down to the dlmost universal deste that "Value Réceived" 'shall be the basis of all payments for use of capital, labour, for invention and research, for services rendered to society. "The real value of wealth is the power it gives those who possess it to serve their fellow men and women, and to equip themseles for that One other great "ob: for materials, for The task of our political leaders is to interpret fundamental "triths in a new age, and under rapidly changing conditions. The objective should be_to increase the control of the individual over himself, so that there shall be more self-reliance, and a greater spirit. of * * * LE War and the changing political outlook are re- -vealing among other facts a closer alliance with Russia, self-government for India (Sir Stafford Cripps will foster both these movements) close union of Britain and the United States, the ascendency of labour forces in the political arena, with increasing power and responsibility in the control and- direction of human life. The day of patriotic speeches, flag waving, and indefinite election promises is passing. and rapid action will be the keys to political is taking the place of defense. For years most of our people have neglected . their duties of citizenship, until they "have lost Direct Can they gain the proper us¢ _of the franchise in time to prevent political action destructive of our individual freedom? The need of the hour is a driving democracy". a new" world be built. . good legislation workable, "disciplined, inspired, On no other foundation can Character must make "Those in Costume at the Port Perry Ice Carnival S. Ploughman as....... PE EYY .negro| 'Fay Johnston ........ Comic Trio Wes Jackson-........ Airman of "1918 W. Watson ....ieivieieinness negro| Helen Cook .......... Mickey Mouse | Harold Hayes, .. Absent Minded Prof, Jack MaeGregor, Donald Carnegie Gordon: MacMaster ..... ..Scotchman | Jack Griffen ................ Victory * with a submarine|John Christie .......... Mountaneer |June Blewett ................ Topsy A] Russell Sonley ........ umbrella-man| Irene Mulligan, Claire Glass Betty Cawker ......... Grandmothe: » Gordon Carnegie ........ ...Colonial two. Pierrots [Owen Cliff ............ Bill Vale ...........cvne gentleman | Ellen Ploughman ............. Chef | Bert MacGregor .......... John Bull Robt. Archer, Jack Blewett David Bentley .......... "Carry On" [Lloyd Balfour ........ ...Cowhoy Doug. Hillier ........ Comic Trio| Annie Mulligan ............ Canada | Albert James ................ .Comic Sandra Heayn ........... «ove Felix|' Bruce Gerrow .......... Bottle Milk [ Florence Nasmith ...... Flower Time Donna Heayn ........Miss America| Georgia Brock .......... Cup of Tea|David Nasmith ........... +. . Sailor Doreen Hayden .........¢e9+¢ Witch | Zula- Jackson ...........onn.. Fairy | Norene Stewarf ........ Miss Canada Annie Nott ........ sofilsis Batman | Miriam Peel .......... :Rainbow Girl | Marion Cawler ....Red Riding Hood Ruth Williams .. Grandmother | Mrs. Letcher RRERIRREES Chinese Girl | Doug.' Heayn ......0.0..0.0. Clown i Jean Cook .....novai vou: Victory | Do Tristram , >... Réd Cross Nurse | Alice Marlow' hs ia Davis) ---- Garnet Palmer ... .Bedtime | Jack Cawker ................ Doctor Style of 1947 Bob DOWSON a.vveveieresnnsns Negro|Jack Whitmore ..........o.ns Nurse Marion Lawrence, Bundles for Britain Jimmy Heayn ............ ..Victory| Ted Griffen .......covvveens Patient | Florence Carter .....:...... Victory Harold Jeffrey tates .Clown | Allan Cawker ................ Dutch | Lola Gefrow .......... Mrs. Peanut Art James -....eeeien + -Chinaman Billie Harrison ........... Superman | Doris 'MacGregor ........ Mr. Peanut Sh Maurice Jeffrey ....... +¢..Clown| Robt. Johnston .............. Victory | Ross Dowson .. : Margaret Colbear .. ve . Victory Lois Parr. i, ivi ens Chinese Girl [Norman Aldred .......... Fisherhoy : Bob James ..................Comic| Dorothy Balfour ......c...... .Gipsy | Doug. Hayes ................ Clown Reta Tobin ............. Teddy Bear| Peggy Turnér ..... Red Riding Hood | Kent Gerrow ................ Bunny soak Ann Goode ..... vo.....Drum Major | Art Cawker ..... AAA ETE Dutch | Barbara Love............ Jack Frost fl Lloyd Short ......... Yr ve ..iClown| Kathleen Day ............ Primrose | Bill Hayes ......... Eoin Clown 2 PE Harold Collins .............s Tramp| Helen Hayes .......... Miss Victory | Ruth Snowdon ...:. ..Queen of Hearts 3 Jack Goode' .,......,......Bell Boy|Joan Bentldy Sr ks Horseback Ride|Verna'Lane .............. Milk Maid ; et Mary Carnegie, Joan Heayn ae Margaret Day ......... + «Miss Unity | Marilyn Griffen ........... .Canada =p : sea a es mee »} Local Victory Loan News A Good Push will put us Over the Top HP The Victory Loan Campaign got off to a good start, and the shia Beacon lighted by the Victory Carnival gave it quite a boost. *- The Canvassers report that they are received very kindly ¢! everywhere, and that the public are more alive to the danger Ey and necessity of the hour. ol 1 The Port Perry Star has given generously of its space. This 1 is a contribution 'to the cause; and not paid propaganda as some A might erroneously Suppose... The Committee appreciate this | [SEG sanigtinte, Fa A "At this time we are at the $100, 000mark, but as only a few dor remuin, it will take very vigorous work and support to Lo. reach our objective. Reach and Scugog have both exceeded So the June canvass.--H. G, Hutoheson, Chairman. End Telegram from Headquarters : A telegram from Victory Loan Headquarters on s - Wednesday at noon; placed the total 2d He Victory : Loan subscriptions. at $616,298 180, and he amber a Ben of subscribers was 788,727, The Objective Is naw sot at $900,000, 000 v # i YpuNe PEOPLE'S UNION The Young People's meeting on Tuc¢sddy evening opened with the In- vocation and a hymn followed by prayer by Clare Glass. - The minutes of the last meéting were read and abopted; the roll 'was called; and col-, * lection taken. The Scripture was read by Reta Swain. Fo ; A discussion followed as to whether the Ybung People should attend "the convention at Hampton, on" March 28, and 29, It was voted that as many as possible should attend and conduct 'I the service of worship, as' asked. "Lola Gerrow, convener of Christian Fellowship, called on Mr. Foster Ver. non, who was the guest speaker, He used as his topic "Rights and Privi- leges", and this was divided into four sub-headings--. (1) Responsibility to God; (2) Responsibility to one's coun- try; (3) Responsibility of choosing one's own éareer; (4) Responsibility to one's home. Many interesting points were brought to the attention of the young people, and a vote of thanks was tendered Mr, Vernon. Then followed a hymn and the Mizpah benediction, after which games were played and the evening closed with the singing of the Nation- 'lal Atle, Ce PO RT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH bth, 1942 :. [FOOD FOR 'bathing. ing us to worship. invasion, should have been filled wit -Now the Churches are We would not listen to The food for which we Now is unobtainable. Now is conscripted for MUST WE LEARN © An English Clergy man addressed these 4 im to his people: We have been a Dpleasure-loving people, dishonour- ing God's Day--picnicing and bathing. Now the séashores are barred---no picnicing, no « We have preferred oid Svat 'to church- -going-- "Now there is a shortage of motor fuel. We have ignored the ringing of Church Bells call: Now the bells cannot ring except to warn of We have left the Churches half empty when they Now we are forced to listen to the way of War. The money we would. not give to the Lord's work Now is taken from us in taxes and higher prices. ~ The seryice we refused to give to God, Lives we refused to live under God's control, Now are under the Nation's control. Niuzhtswewould not spend * 7 Now we spend on anxious Air Raid Precautions. THOUGHT h worshippers. in ruins, the way of Peace. forgot to thank God, the Country, = 3 'watchingunto prayer" THE Halh WAY? A Wet Adventure Myrtle Station Correspondent Goes Wading--out of season The mild weather on Saturday afternoon was so enticing that the writer of this column decided to make a delayed visit to a farm house half a mile west of the village and the sume- mild: weather was the cause of some fifteen troubled and anxious minutes sometime later. We walked, as usual, over the C.P.R. track. Water was running between the rails | but not so decp as to cause a second thought about it. Returning home two hours later, we found, to our dismay r| when within a quarter of a mile from home, that with ordinary goloshes it was impossible to go ig Turn- ing back to the farm house, we told our plight. There were two alterna- tives. "We could go home across the 'muddy fields or could walk up to the townline, over a half mile to Mud Lake, and down the sideroad- to the village. That seemed like a long hike, "Iso we decided to risk the chance of being mired in the mud over the fields. Then a happy thought came "to a feminine member of the household: "You may wear my high rubber boots." The problem was solved. Shoes and goloshes were exchanged for the high JKoots 'and once more we started on our homeward way. When we reached the flooded area, we bold- ly and nonchalantly entered. the water. Gradually it deepened as the grade lowered. It recalled childhood days when we waded barefoot-in the creek. To avoid wet clothes," we gathered our. coats and - skirts "well above the boot-tops and waded -care- fully so that the icy water would not splash into the boot legs. Thus pick- ing our steps gingerly, we reached the deepest part. of the flood. Suddenly it seemed that we were dn the midst of a wild turbulent stream, for: there was 'water, water everywhere"; - as the Ancient Mariner said--well, the water reached out at last ten feet on each side of us and the rails were sub- merged for several feet ahead. - It was at this point, and of course it 'would be, that, with a start of horror, the thought came like a flash, "What I n train should come?" (There was List of those in costume at the Carnival last week. THE CARNIVAL (Continued) Beth Griffen ........ United States Louise Simpson --............ Victory Jean Hopkins ...... ....Spanish Girl Ruth Carnegie ......... Spanish Boy Miss Shaw +ovvvviinriiinn = Winter Archie Anderson ........Uncle Sam Bud Sonley ......oovivviriiiien Negro Frank Densham ...,........ Cowboy Marie Densham»= . . «+... Majorette Rilda - Mitchell ..... rear iy +o. Victory Pauline Prentice ............ Victory Laverne Martyn and Cliff. Redman ~~ Red, White i Blue Don. Gerrow Helen MacMaster EER TOTAL VICTORY LOAN SUBSCRIPTIONS EXCEED $615,000 ,000. i none scheduled until 6.16). If such a frightening thing should happen it would certainly be necéssary to step aside to allow the train to pass, but where? Qut of deep water into the Watch your label; it tells when your $1.50 per year in advance. § cents a single copy ¢ at subscription expires 5. LL 'More TO GO OVER THE TOP Saturday is the "dead line' for the Second Vie tory Loan Campaign. 3 Days Canadians as a whole will put the Loan over the top by many millions of dollars. As we go to press the loan stands $615,298, 750. Port Perry, Reach and Scugog investment so far reported is $100,000, leaving $20,000 yet to be invest- ed before our objective of $120,000 is reached. Those who heard Mr. Knight's broadcast over CBL on Sunday evening; will fully understand how . truly "'wealthy" our way of living is in Canada, and ~~ how delighted Germany would be to have this coun try as one of her "colonies." IT CAN HAPPEN HERE, should become a fact. Heaven help us if that William Brown Killed by Train at Burketon William Brown, 31, of Nestleton, deeper water of the ditch, which would likely come to our waist, and there stand patiently and calmly until the train would pass. Panic stricken, we floundered on, slipping and sliding and, more by good luck than manage- ment, stepping on one out of every two submerged ties. After what seemed hours, but in reality only a few minutes," the flooded area was passed over and a feeling of security! possessed us. "But not for long, for a glance at the ditches on either side, road bed, made us realize that safety was not yet in sight. The ditch on the left hand could not be jumped, for its far side ended in a perpendicular wall of snow some ten or twelve feet high. The ditch on the south side was wider, for the opposite bank gradually sloped up and away. A broad jump would, without a doubt, mean a backward tumble into the chilling waters. = A pole vault would do the job, but where was there a pole in case that train might come? Again the -terrifying thought helped us to speed up. The grade up to the station yard never seemed so long be- fore, nor the station yard so far away. Eventually we arrived home safely and there was no train until 6.16. We dare not use up any more space to tell of the meeting of a gentleman track to spend the week-end with friends nor the embarrassment when we realized that we were stilt clutch- ing -our skirt above the boot tops! Mr. and Mrs. Manley Wilson of Oshawa, were Tuesday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E. Masters, Mrs. Bert Duff visited on Tuesday with her mother Mrs. W. Taylor and her 'sister, Mrs. Slack, of Brougham. The Woman's Association will hold a hot supper in the church basement on 'Wednesday night, March 11th. Irish stew will be the main course. A program will follow. Mrs. Charles Cooper of Toronto, was a Sunday visitor with Mr. and Mrs, J. Dickson. Myr. and Mrs. Bill Lynd and Neil, of | Oshawa, spent the week-end with Mrs. Lynd's parents. ! Mjss Dorothy Brawn visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Brawn of Columbus, on Sunday.. Mrs. Yellowlee of Oshawa, was a Sunday afternoon caller at the home of Myrtle friends. Mr. and Mrs, A, Parrinder attended the celebration of the twenty- fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. ;Gordon Fisher of Ashburn, on Friday evening.c ~ Mr. Gordon Barton, who is out re- lieving C.P.R. station "agents, was home for several days during the past week. Mr. Arthur Ward of Oshawa, spent the week-end with Oliver and Mra. Lane, Mrs. Jean Stewart of Ottawa, en- joyed the latter part of the week with her daughter 'Beverley and her par- and running full on a level with the! with a club bag who started over the ents of the Manse. was killed almost instantly about®f30 p.m. Saturday, when his- sedan was demolished by a Canadian Pacific pas- 'senger train. It was the third fatal "accident at the point where the high- lway crosses the C.P.R. tracks. | Brown, who was an employee of Pickering Munitions, was believed to have been driving from Nestleton to Pickering. He was alone at the time of the accident. He is survived by his widowed mother, Mrs. Walter Brown, and two sisters and a brother. = An inquest will be held but the date has not yet been set. Funeral services were held Tuesday in St. John's Angliean-Church; Black stock, Epsom and Utica Raise Over $500.00 for British War Victims' Fund | The Epsom Euchre Club held its 31st meeting in Memory Hall, Utica, on Thursday night, February 26th. It was a birthday party, it being just a year ago that date since the Club started. There were thirteen tables of cuchre played. The ladies' prizes donated by Mrs. N. S. MacDonald, were won by Mrs. Chas. Geer 1st and Mrs. Herb Hockley, consolation, The men's prizes donated by Mrs. Herman Kerry, were won by Jack Crosier 1st and Robt. Geer, consolation. The hall|" was rented for - the night by Miss Jean MacDonald, Mr. Lloyd Payne and Mr. Earl Ballard, Proceeds for the B. W. V. Fund, amounting to $20.85, making the total amount send to the Fund for the year of $605.00. The next meeting will be held in Memory Hall at Utica, on March 20th. The ladies prizes are being donated by Mrs. H. Harper, and the men's prizes donated by Mrs, Chas. Geer. The hall is being rented for the night by Gerrow Bros, Port Perry, and Mr. Gordon Taylor. "Gentlemen 26c¢., ladies to provide the lunch. Epsom W, A. is having a social evening in the basement of the Church on Thursday evening of this week, March 5th. Proceeds in aid of the Red Cross. : Mr. and Mrs. Walter Howsam were in Toronto one day last weak. Mr. and Mrs, Frank Brown and ply at Miss Violet Steerman's on Sunday, Miss Blanche Luké and friend, of Toronto, also Mr. and Mrs. Luther Luke, with Mrs. P. Luke, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Neeson, Toronto, were callers on friends in the village on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Asling at Mr, and Mrs, T. J. Sager's,- Prince Albert, on Monday. Sorry to report Mrs. Milton Prentice very sick. Her many friends hope for her a quick recovery, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Asling and Patricia, at Mr. and Mrs. w. Asling's on Saturday. . Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Clark called on friends here on.Sunday, Miss Vera Prentice, Brookdale, spent a_few days with relatives in Port Per ry last week. Miss Aileen Harper spent the week end with Miss Laura Rogers. Mr. Drew McCulloch in Toronto on Sunday. Mr. Roland Armstrong and Mr. Ivan Rogers at their homes here for the week-end. B Mr. and Mrs. Dan Linton in Toronto on Saturday. Mr. Frank Hortop, of Oshawa, was a visitor at his farm on Saturday, Sorry to report Mr. L. Wagner in the liospital in Toronto. Miss Jean MacDonald, Prospect, was home over the week-end. ' Congratulations MARRIED--At the Epsom Parson: age, on Monday evening, March 2nd, 1942, Malcolm Edward Bailey, son of late Albert Bailey and Mrs. Bailey, to Eva Luella Jeffrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Jeffrey, Bene. Rev. Mr. Jenner officiated. The Community Club held a success- ful cuchre and dance on Friday night. There was-a good attendance and the winners of the prizes, which were War Savings Stamps, weré: Miss Vera Leach, Mrs.- W. Bright, Jr, Mr. A, Timms, Mr. D. Duchemin, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Britton and little son, of Toronto, were Sunday visitors with Mr..and Mrs. R. Britton, Mr. Bob Vallieres was home from Friday until Monday, owing to an in- jury received while at work in Oshawa last' week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hinton and children of Toronto, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs, T. Carey. Mg and Mrs. Edgar Cooper and children of Toronto, were week-end visitors with W. J. and Mrs, Cook. Rev. G. 8. Gervan used for the sub- ject of his sermon on Sunday evening "The Task of the Church--To" bring the nations of the Universe into Fel- lowship with God". The pleasant weather was, no doubt, responsible for the good attendance. Sunday School next Sunday at 1.456 p.m. Church at 7.30 p.m. The Hearts of Oak Mission Band | met in the Church basement on Satur- day afternoon under the leadership of. Mrs. F. Harrison. Audrey Grant, the new president, occupied the chair and conducted the worship period. The Minutes of the last meeting were ap- proved. Fifteen members respond to roll call. Mrs, Harrison and Nancy Walsh read interesting stories, It was decided to make scrap books of pictures and interesting features and foreign field. - The March meeting will be held at the home of Betty Jean and Patsy Lunney. "New Objective $900,000 000 PL -- rm a ph cy bmi, CE Ep EN a IE 37 5 A a = a i a Se Sas a Chl send them' to a band of children fn a