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Ca . SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher - PORT PERRY, ON PORT PERRY S TARIO, THURSDAY, May 20th, 1943 Watch your label; it tells when Subscription expires. your | BEE ES 4 $1.50 per year in advance. 5 cents a single copy Eo ad . ~ EDITORIAL a = Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, Ris first, best country ever is at home.--Goldsmith. CHICKENS COME HOME TO ROOST: For many years the Canadian people have been doing pretty muchas they pleased. The success- ful man was the man who ade the most money-- no matter how, so long as the law did not catch up with him. That may sound a bit extreme; but in the main it is a fairly accurate picture of the common ambition of -the average Canadian, Of course, there were those who never could make money. They might be good citizens, but if they did not accumulate material wealth, they were not considered "successful." Naturally such. ideals piled up their own har- vest of abuses against the rights of humanity. Rich industrialists paid their workmen as little as they were compelled to pay, in order to secure necessary help; working hours were long; little concern was shown for the comfort and safety of the workers. This was pot always truc*by any means; but it was true far too often. Certain legislation was passed remedying some of these meeting the situation justly. Reductions were made in the amount of farm debts which were unnecessary, and which were a grave injustice to the creditors. The natural result was that farm credit suffered badly, The Act was rescinded in seven of the Provinces in the years 1938 and 1939, Alberta and Saskatchewan alone retaining Ht. Even in those two Provinces conditions have im- proved financially, and the probability is that -- conditions; --The founding -of the-Workmen's-Com="--""" pensation Board was one of the most valuable of these remedial ---measures.. Employers began to sce that it paid to protect their workmen from danger, and workmen began to see that carcless- ness was too costly to themselves: The "safety" ~ battle has been largely won. : But the disputes about wages and hours con- tinued. "The days of free dealings between em- ployer and employee were passing in the larger plants, Unionism began. to be a factor in the case. Many employers saw the writing. on the wall, and did what they could to remedy abyses. But most of the employers were themselves servants of the great investing public. And the investing public is not interested in reform. Their interest is in dividends. This shortsightedness has fostered the Unionism movement, until it looks as though Union Labor will soon be in the saddle. Unfor- tunately, the same motives that controlled the thoughtless employers arc cropping out -in the growing power of Union leaders. With less at stake than the industrialist, they are likely to so to greater lengths to gain their ends.. Indeed, they are willing at times, to risk our defeat by Germany ct al, and enforce their demands by strikes in these days of crisis. But in the coal strike-they-.went too far, and military law and cl Government control put an end to-that bad situ tion. Honor to President Roosevelt for that cou- rageous action, Tn a far different field CITY 1 4 Cmekens tome nome to --; -day-if prices-could-be put upon a paying basis for there, too, the Act will cease to function. It takes a long time and many hardships to teach men that the Golden Rule is good common Greed and over-reaching bring their own sense, setbacks. The tide turns, privileges are withdrawn. Unfair demands bring curbing legis- lation. Proper returns on investment that can produce the interest charged, and allow for the labor of the farmer--these should be the basis of all farm purchases. It will be a grand day when the farmer shall be able to borrow money from the Government at a low rate of interest, so that this essential industry "may be able to sccure necessary capital for sue- cessful farm operation. It would be a still better efficient farming. FOOD SHORTAGE LOOMS RIGHT HERE IN - CANADA , (The Evening Telegram, May 15) Warnings multiply that Canada, the land -of plenty, may be faced, within a few months, by n serious food shortage. Col. George A. Drew, fol- lowing an extended tour of Ontario, reports _that conditions in this province call for immediate ae- tion if the prospect of reduced production-is to be averted for this year, Added to the shortage of - manpower that has been felt everywhere on the farms, the wet and backward spring has prevent- ed getting ahead with work on the land. The results will be that there will not be the produe- tion of meats, dairy products, fruits and vege- tables that are required to maintain at full strength the home front on which the overseas front depends. This is not merely the ery of "Wolf, wolf!" As ap evidence of the actual conditions among those upon whom the country relies for food, it is stated by sced merchants that purchases of seed are this "year twenty per cent. down. There has been de- liberate reduction in the anfount which it is pro- posed to produce because the farmers realize that they--can--only--de--so--much, and without the help B County excess about $200,000 for the Fourth Victory Loan of the sales staff, together with ready response on the part of the buying public. This district stands up well in every patriotic effort. PORT PERRY SOLDIERS ; CADET RAYMOND S. HILLIER, who received his Certificate at the Canadian Army Officers' Training Centre, Brockville, Ont., April 17th. $215,000 raised in Port Perry district|.! = This remarkable result was brought [about by good team work on the part --_ A Y To the Home Folks Away from Home. Three events stand out in Port pletion of the Victory Loan, the Odd- fellows' Dance, and Open Night for the Boy Scouts The Victory Loan campaign in Port Perry, Reach and Scogog, was an out- standing success. The total subscribed was $210,000, some $13,000 more than the objectivgg Cheers for District "KE" and the occ Wforicrs, who stuck ever- lastingly at the job, ably assisted by Mr. McLaren, of the County sales staff. Mr. Hutcheson and his fellow] workers are to be complimented upon the success of their persistent efforts. The Oddfellows' Dance was the hap- py time for the young folk that is al- ways enjoyed at that event. Russ Creighton was in good form and there was a good crowd. The Boy Scouts are getting to be one of the best of the troops that we have ever had in Port Perry. And they have. added unto themselves "Cubs". They have done a good job in salvage work lately, and have ambitious plans for a summer camp somewhere close at hand, duly equipped to meet their needs. The boys like their work, and respond well to the leadership of Owen CIF and Foster Vernon, and Stanley Ploughman for the Cubs, They're getting a fine start in good citizenship. Two more of our citizens have left us for the "Great Beyond". They are Mr. A. W. Allin, and Mrs. EI A. Walk- er. Mr. Allin was a Veteran of the last war. Some of you may remember him as caretaker of the Port Perry schools. Mrs. Walker will be known by you because of your association with her children." You will remem- ber May, as teacher of the Primary for many years. Probably she taught you al one time. Letter to Those on 'Active Service There are many broken families in Perry during the past week--the com-! this part just now."*Many of the older folk have passed away. But.the tide of life flows on. The babies are num- crous, and there are a healthy and active group of young folk with us, who will some day m#ke themselves felt in town affairs, . To you men of the R.C.A.F. who are flying bombers: or to the men of the tank division, who drive anything from a jeep to a huge tank, it must seem curious tq think back to the days of. not. so very long ago, when Dad thought you were too young to drive the family car. You have grown up rapidly and responsibility .has been thrust upon you -- but NOT without training. You have had and 'will have some tremendous experiences, which sensible decisions. We ave banking on you to help us when you come back home, You may think that this is an old song; but far seeing men and women are constantly singing that same re- frain -- "We need young people with ideas for the public good, and with the courage to put them into action, The Yacht Club is getting its boats in order. Will Graham. is mowing the Bowling Green. He has a side part- ner now--=George Holmes--who is do- ing a yeoman service in putting things in shape. Will and George get along well together, and they are looking forward to a good bowling season. It's a real ease nowadays of "You can stay home, when you can't go anywhere else." Well most folk are staying at home for that very reason, Cheerio. Yours truly, THE EDITOR. should fit you for direct action, and roost" = "The Farmers' Creditors Arrangement Act" is to be revised and amended--and it needs : to be done in text and in administration. "During World War I farms were sold at inflat- ed prices. In those days farmers were making roney. We heayd nothing of price ceilings." Shrewd business men unloaded their real estate upon optimistic people. Then the war ended, " jrices dropped, and men who bought the high priced farms could not meet their financial obliga- tions. This situation was aggravated by the de- pression of 1929. : serious was the financial condition of agri- culture that legislation was enacted which per- 'mitted an arbitrary adjustment of farm debts, At the time, this legislation seemed to be neces- sary, but it son proved to be a case of jumping out of the frying pan into the fire. i i Unscrupulous debtors abused : the privileges which the legislation extended to them; and the reviewing boards frequently were not capable of " | which they have been unable to secure it would be folly to try to grow more. In his radio comment on the alarming condition that exists to-day, Col. Drew did not indulge in fault-finding. On the other hand he offered some suggestions that deserve attention. He urged that, now that men are being laid off in munition "plants, the Government should weed out the men with farm experience and send them back to the land. He suggested that prices should be adjusted so that production would have an added attraction 'for all who work on the land, and that country or- ganizations be formed to direct production and to arrange the best possible use of farm machinery. Anything that is to be "done in this direction must be done now. A 'week or so hence it will be too late. And if the necessity of action is doubted it would be well for the doubters to have a look at the shelves of their grocery stores to-day. Stocks of edibles are not large now, ang th will become lower and lower if production is not boosted. ' 1 * MALTA'S FRONT LINE CHILDREN, The fine morale of the people of Malta under constant air attack is shown ry ee ¢ in the children of the George Cross Island. Malta's [young citizens still laugh and play their games in the fronts line of the Mediterranean air war. Picture shows! Maltese dildren talking to sailors. who have been unloading s ; bombs for the island's counter-offensive. RECEIVING MESSAGES DURING MOVEMENT Signalman BE. L. Cooney, Port Perry, Ont. and Signalman J. V. Hayds, Toronto, are receiving messages during = overseas field exercises. "RECENT COUNCIL "DECISIONS | Port Perry Council has decided That the rate of taxation for 1943 shall be 45 mills, 2 mills less than in 1942. That Frank Smith be given permission tooperate +a refreshment botth at the Lake Front, That calcium chloride be used to keep down the dust on the side streets of Port Perry, owing to the . inability to secure oil. Arrangements are being made for parking space Fast of the Band Stand. That the Navy League be granted permissionto hold a Tag Day in Port Perry on June 19th. That the 24th of May be proclaimed. A General Holiday. That citizens be warned to have the ashes which they have placed on the roadside hauled away. That arrangements be made to fix the roof of the Town Hall. Teachers and scholars « their studies. drawing work. teaching staff, The following was the WEDNESDAY, MAY 19th, 1943. PROGRAM . The Maple Leaf, and Star Spangled Banner . Grade I and IT Songs. (a) Walking in the Sunshine. (b) The Rain. (c) Hot Cross Buns (d) A Song of Praise. 3. Grades IT and 111 Songs (n) Gypsy Song (hb) Zoology {c) Dancing in Holland . Grades 1V and V. (n) Now. is the Month of Maying = (b) The Bell Doth Toll (¢) The Wind (d) Sing a Little Song [= . Grades V and VI Songs (a) The Dustman - (b) Bendemeers Stream {c) For All Thy Care 6. Grade I Rhythm Band = Port Perry Public School Holds "Open Day" f the Port Perry Public School demonstrated to the parents and ratepayers the progress that had been made by the scholars in Of specidl interest was the note book and map As in former years demonstration was thoroughly enjoyed. and the rhythm band performances were delightful. Port Perry has every reason to be proud of its the musical The singing afternoon program: (a) London Bridge. 7. Grade II Rhythm Band (a) La Cinquantine (b) Goldilocks (operetta) . Grades V, VI, VII, VIII Songs (unchanged voices) (a) The Oak and the Ash (b) Impatience (Schubert) . Grades VII and VIII Songs x (Four-Part Harmony) (a) Give Peace {b) Juanita (c) Now The Day is Over 10. God Save the King oo = Teaching Staff -- R. H. Cornish, Principal. Assistants--Mrs, L. Hun- ter; Miss G. Stovin; Miss 'E. Harris; Miss M, Walker; Mrs. W. Dunn, Tem- porary; Mr. S. Cawker, on leave of Absence; Mrs. K. cher. Class President--Gordon Goode. Class Secretary--Florence Nasmith," China needs and deser taggers generously. Chinese heroic endurance. CHINESE RELIEF TAG DAY SATURDAY, MAY 29th ves our support. Treat the They give their time freely in this practical method of showing-our appreciation of They need our help. Rowe, Music Tea-