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SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher Watch your label; it tells when your Subscription expires. ¢ + 0 $1.50 per year in advance. 5 cents a single copy ot LL BDITORIALY Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, his first, best country ever is at home.--Goldsmith, a CHOOSING A VOCATION During this war time, when wages are high, and jobs are plentiful, there is a natural tempta- 2 tion to take the well paid job. The idea seems to be to make hay while the sun shines. In this con- duct our young people receive every encourage-. ment, From a patriotic standpoint it is the thing to do. But--and this is the point to remember-- those well paid jobs are, and should be, only emergency employment. Life is all before those young people, and it is pitiful to think that some. of them will be; de- finitely tied to occupations that will rob them of the opportunity to do their best work--work for which their natural abilities fit them. Where it is possible, great care should be taken in the choice of a vocation. Certainly there should be a proper evaluation of one's natural abilities as to how they will fit into the work to be done. Actumal operations in almost all voca- tions are frequently very different from the pre- : conceived ideas of the applicant. Those opera- tions are also often very different from the school training one may receive prepuratory for that particular work. Real life generally rubs off all & the fanciful ideas, and except in rare cases, the ideals are rudely shaken. + Careful investigation will include conference with High School teachers, and those who are. employed in the particular business about to be chosen a8 a life work. : : Square pegs in round holes generally have an uncomfortable time of it, and the uncomfortable time is of long duration. . portant part of the education of youth. Without X such guidance many of our young people may not : only lose much in happiness: and in: financial re- fr ward, but the country may lose niuch because those young people are not employed in the lines where they will be able to do their best work. _ So many new occupations..are coming into operation in this modern world, that there is al- most unlimited opportunity to choice. Money certainly should not be the deciding factor, unless the well paid work is undertaken purely as an emergency move, The temporary job may be necessary in order to have money enough to start the real life work. But the study as to what the worker is best fitted to do should continue, Shr : : _. --=""3nén a choice of one's work is made, it is ©. surprising how quickly the events of life fill in the picture. Friends tell of opportunities for ad- vancement in that particular vocation. Other friends find suitable books on the. subject, or equipment for practical use. Best of all, the mind is focussed on a definite objective, Gredt care should be taken in choosing one' we. life vocation, 4 Tal: \ © THE CBC-POLICY IS RIGHT Much has been made of the fact that John Bracken was refused broadcasting privileges for a recent speech which he wished-to deliver to the 'people of Canada.- The ground of refusal was "the roach contained certain political criticism of both the Government and the CCF. These he re- fused to eliminate, and he was not permitted to use CBC broadcasting facilities. "This policy of refusing broadcasting facilities for political criticisms is sane and just, particu- "larly in this very unsettled period in our history. "It is quite possible that Mr. Bracken's criticisms Vocational guidance should become a most im- were justified. It-is also quite possible that in the light of all the facts, they could be unfair, and could be misleading. 4 The important fact to be remembered is that once the statements are made, they cannot be recalled. They become nation wide matters which may be used' for purely political purposes, and there is no opportunity for a broadcasted rebuttal, except it be by a radio controversy. At the time of elections CBC gives equal op- portunity to the several parties contesting the election. Great care is taken to see that all parties are treated exactly alike. Even the an- nouncements are casciully phrased and spoken, so that no undue emphasis is given to any particular speaker, Political controversy over the radio could easily become very dangerous in a country where so many conflicting ideas are struggling for expres- sion, ; The CBC policy is right. Thé CBC is a nation- ally owned broadcasting institution. INFLATION, MOST UNJUST TAX OF ALL (Saturday Evening Post) As had been confidently predicted, the tax proposals advanced by the House Ways and Means Committee were far short of what was necessary either to raise a decent proportion of the cost of the war from current revenues or to stem the in- flationary tide. Strangely enough, the usual groups, like the labor unions and the Lawyers Guild, which claim to speak for the "little people", were on hand to put in a word agamst any effort to impose a sales tax or' otherwise reach the small incomes, in the aggregate of which is con- centrated three quarters of the hot money. We say, "strangely enough" because it is one: of the strangest phenomena of the times that the spokesmen for the worker and the little man gen- erally concentrate their fire on efforts to tax him by constitutional devices, and ignore the far more onerous tax upon small incomes which would be imposed by 'inflation. For, as has been pointed out many times, inflation is of all taxes the bne which . discriminates most against people with small incomes. The rich have a slight chance of escaping some of its Consequences because they have funds with which to hedge against it. But the poor have no such opportunity. Inflation imposes an immediate levy upon their incomes by reducing their purchasing power. It constitutes a sales tax heavier than any which would be con- ceived by the most heinous economic royalist out of 'the Daily Worker. Furthermore, it is a tax -which can be evaded by nobody, particularly not by wage earners and the poor. . This simple fact is dodged by those leaders of labor who pretend to their followers that some formula exists by which their wartime standard of living can be maintained at peacetime levels, if only more and more taxes are levied against corporations and millionaires. The truth is, of course, that there is no way:by which a country can consume two thirds of its production on war and have enough left over to maintain the peace- time living standard of its citizens. The goods are simply not there.. To pretend to maintain living standards by raising money wages is' to invite inflation or postpone paying for the war to a later date when the same dilemma would have to be faced all over again -- namely, whether to tax ourselves sevefely but rationally or be taxed catastrophically by inflation. ~~ R. M. HOLTBY SPEAKER AT DURHAM HOLSTEIN CLUB BANQUET The annual meeting and banquet of the Durham County Holstein Breed- ers' Club was held December 7th at " Solina," where a roast goose dinner was provided by the Eldad W. A. The "chairman was the Club President, Mr. Bruce Tink, of Hampton. The guest speaker was R. M, Holtby, Port Perry, Istein fleldman, In remin- esentative E, A, Summers, Moving T re shown by Hugh Colson, National Holstein' Director A. J. blyn, Orone; profertad the Him mier Breeder Banner, won at Orono Black & White Day, to Areh, Muir of Courti presented Mr. Muir jf, certifi sia of Lon time Produc- {-\ywarded by the Associa elght lactatio flk contain 50] 3,704 Jose, Newcastle, received a Certificate of superior "production honoring his cow, Fayne Burke Creator, whose re- cord of 22,968 Ibs. milk containing 697 Ibs butterfat is the second largest ever made by a mature cow in Canada in the 305 day division on twice-g-day milking. Officers elected for 1944 were: President, Bruce Tink; Vice-President, Carlos Tamblyn; Sec.-Treas., H. C, Muir; Sales Agent, A. J. Tamblyn; Directors, John Cruickshank, H. J. Arthur Pollard, Fred Austin, W.-J. Seymour, Neil Malcolm and Dalton Dorrell. Two Day Farm Mechanic Course PORT PERRY HIGH SCHOOL Arrangements are being made for-a two-day Farm Mechanics Course to be held in the Agricultural Room of the Port Perry High School, December 17th and 18th, at 1.30 to 4 p.m, and 7.30 to 10 p.m. Evening sessions are | included to allow as many farmers as n! possible to take advantage of this Course and it is extremely difficult for many to complete the chores in suf- ficient time to take in the morning session, ' For this reason afternoon Brooks ,Everett Brown, J. H. Jose,' and evening sessions have been plan- ned. The general program of the course is somewhat different from that of last year, including some machines that were not covered in previous courses, and other parts of the pro- gram have been revised to include the most modern labour saving devices used on farms during 1943, . Farmers who have attended these courses have found that they are worth while and it is to be hoped that as many as possible will' take advan- tage of this one, . 4 SCUGOG We are to have the Christmas ser- mon next Sunday, and all-are invited 'to come. and hear the Christmas mes- sage, CEI Sane The Union Christmas Tree and en- tertainment will be held on the. 22nd. The Head Christmas concert and Club meeting will be on the 23rd. All are invited to attend these meetings. Birthday greetings to Joan Carnoc- han and Keith Crozier for the 10th, Maxine Carnochan for the 22nd. Scugog folk are glad to hear Mrs, W. Crozier is improving after an at- tack of pneumonia. She is in Port' Perry. Hospital, {The W. A, Meeting was held. on Tuesday, Dec, 7th, The weather was at his home in Toronto. the boys arrived, Port Perry Lions Club Enjoys Delightful Hospitality. A most unusual treat was accorded to the mem- bers of Port Perry Lions Club last I'riday evening On that occasion, they were the guests of Lion Jim Kerr The trip there and back was something of an ad- venture, for it was a very stormy night. But when they received a warm welcome from Lion Jim and Mrs Kerr, Every preparation had been made for the comfort and entertainment of the visitors; and as the program progressed, surprise and delight were expressed at © the carefully prepared arrangements. Jack Booth, cartoonist of the Globe and Mail was chief entertainer, and some of the boys will treasure his work for personal reasons. Cartoons are curious. The supper provided by the host and hostess will 'be remembered as a most delightful meal. Lions enjoyed this hospitality. Twenty in the debs' own special manner. - tional Network in the Halifax RENDEZVOUS WITH RHYTHM Three little "debs", all brownettes and pretty, have made it their patriotic habit to climb into their car after the day's work's done and go off to the military camps to offer something tuneful for the boys. They visit the training centres in and about Halifax, they go into the canteens, and the hospitals, to give the men their favorite songs And for the boys out of reach of their concert car, the Three Debs sing every week over the CBE Na- broadcast of "Rendezvous with Rhythm." They will next be-heard on Thursday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. They are from left to right:-Grace McMurray, Janet 'MacPherson, and*Dorijs Marsh, favorable and.a large number attend- ed. Mrs. George Sweetman acted as pr id t, in the ab e of Mrs, C. L. Fralick, Mrs. Geo. Samells was at the piano. Mrs, R. Carter read the Christmas story told by St. Luke. Mrs. Fines and Mrs. R. Burnham gave a choice reading, Mrs. D. Hope conduct- ed a musical contest. Mrs, Fines ex- hibited a couple of stuffed toys she had made, and they were much agd- mired. Mrs. R. Burnham gave a re- port of the year's work, and Mrs. W. Jeffrey gave the financial report for 1943. Total proceeds amounted to $482.06. The apron with patches has almost completed its round. Rev. H. W. Foley was asked to take charge of the election of officers which proved very short, as all officers were re- elected, except pianist, Mrs. George Samells now taking that office. Mrs. C: L. Fralick will arrange the program for the January meeting. The meet- ing was closed with a'Christmas hymn and the benediction. A nice supper of meat pies, etc, was then served on nicely decorated tables. Mr, and Mrs. Smith, of Toronto were visitors, they being guests of Mr. and Mrs: Donald zier and 'Mr, and Mrs. Maurice Fralick. Proceeds $13.18, + Red Cross workers met at the hall on Wednesday afternoon and tied a heavy quilt which had been donated ag was a cot size quilt. The annual réport was read by Mrs, D. Crozier, apd the President: thanked all for their assistance during the past year, and hoped the good work would be carried on." The donations of money and quilts were also very much ap- preciated. Lunch was seyved and a sbeial time spent. The next meeting will be on January 26th, - i - Here is a list of the years work: 17 large quilts (several donated), 15 cot quilts (all donated); 10 men's siveaters, 85 pairs socks, 7 pairs men's gloves, b scarves, 9 baby jackets, 12 dresses and gowns, 6 slips, 1 kimona, 2 pairs bootees. Ready-made goods shipped: 4 pairs boys' pants, 5 child's sweaters, 12 boys' suits, 6 pairs boys' stockings, 6 pyjamas, 2 combinations, 1 blanket, 7 pairs ladies' hose, 10 girls' dresses, 10 hospital towels, Sympathy is extended to the Crozier family in the passing of their sister, Emma Sophia, beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Gerrow. She had been troubled with heart attacks for the past couple of years, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William |: Robinson, in Oshawa, on December 4. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Crozier, she was born in Cart- wright 65 years ago. Following her marriage on February 15th, 1910, at the family home on Scugog, she and her husband moved to Port Perry, and later to Medicine Hat, Sask. where they lived for 25 years until the death of her husband, then the family re- turned to Ontario, taking up residence in Oshawa. She was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist, in Oshawa. Mrs. Gerrow is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lorne Thompson (Phyllis) and Mrs. William Robinson (Ivah) both of Oshawa, and one son| John, Overseas; one gister, Mrs, Rus- sell Hood (Mabel) and three brothers, James, Fred and Norman, all of Scu- gog. The service was conducted by 'Robert C. Dallas, reader of First Church of Christ Scientist, and the re- mains laid to rest in Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. The pall (Continued on Page Four) mission. He is slated as an instructor. Letter to Those on Active Service To the Home Folks Away from Home, Winter is here in real earnest. Some of the youngsters are delighted, for they are skating on'the lake, and are playing hockey, or shinny -- or something. Lion Roy Cornish is rounding up his Midget Hockey team, and when the rink opens there'll be plenty of practices. That will be the time when they will begin to pick the future Ross Roaches and other hockey stars. Cheers for Lion Roy--*"For he's a Jolly Good Fellow." The feminine half of our population has been busy buying presents, (they sent yours quite awhile ago), and otherwise preparing for Christmas. The stores are having no trouble sell- ing goods. The greatest difficulty is to get them to sell. Buyers are de- veloping quite a new outlook, Nowa- days, if they can't get what they want, they are willing to take something "Just as Good'. In point of fact, Port Perry is showing up pretty well in the shopping line. Folk from Oshawa, and even from Toronto, are finding better chance of getting what they want right here. ~That quict smile that H. H. Mulli- gan carries about with him is well founded these days, for George has licen promoted to be a Flying Officer, It is little short of marvellous to get that good news, George made his big fight for good health, and he won. Now he is one of the few upon whom so many de- pend for their safety. George Stone received his wings" last Thursday, together with a com- Malcolm Nasmith is now Second JA few years ago] FF We have every reason to be proud of our boys and girls from Port Perry. 'They have gone out from good homes. And they have had the privilege of at- tending good schools. There's nothing like a good "upbringing". You'd never guess what Eddie Michell suggested in the Lions Club at a recent meeting, He actually pro- posed that the streets of Port Perry be named. What do you know about that? To think of the idea that a stranger might be directed to Me- Donald street, or Water Street, or North street, and there right on the corner of the street in plain English he could read the name for himself. He'd soon know as much about the town as the natives. "You know, this proposal was made. once before; but it didn't get very far. Somebody laughingly said that it would make it too easy for Eaton's driver to find his way about town. A short time ago, Fred Brown made a brave attempt, and put Cassimir street on the map--name, numbers and everything. But Billy Cook knows all the streets, and the numbers, and the people, so why bother? However, if Fddie Michell gets an idea: into his head, something is pretty 'sure to come out of it. Look what he has done with Birdseye Center, . Speaking of Billy Cook, let me whisper something to you. When he quit his duties as constable, the town bell quit ringing. Curiously enough, there was no violent protest from the citizens. Some of them who lived close by the Town Hall must have been relieved. We are quite up to date. Nearly all our adults carry Officer in the Merchant Marine. - And here is another note along the same line, In a recent issue of the Globe &| Mail, an announcement was made of 13 R.C.A.F. personnel receiving the Distinguished Flying Crosses. Among the names mentioned was that of FIt. Lt. K. E. Ingram, of Sault Ste. Marie, son of Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Ingram, a former Port Perry hoy. "Flt. Lt. Ingram has successfully navigated his aircraft to most of the major targets in Germany and Italy. In July, 1943, he was navigator of an aircraft detailed to attack Essen. While over the target an anti-aircraft shell burst directly under the fuselage, rendering one engine unservice- able and setting another on fire. An- | other shell caused the aircraft to fall into a spin whilst illuminated by searchlights. Undismayed by the ex- tehsive damage caused, Flt. Lt. In- gram navigated the aircraft safely to base.Its successful return was large- ly due to his skill and ability. This oflicer has frequently proved himself an outstanding member of aircraft! crew." - | watches, or are near enough to ask a neighbor if it is dinner time yet. The worst time for guessing is about cight o'clock in 'the morning, when it is real dark. Another bit of news that shows how' we are progressing, is the fact that a horse shelter has been built on the lot behind the Post Office. The farmers can driver in from Mary street. There is a door by which the drivers can come out to Queen street to do their shopping. ' This project was brought forward by the Business Men's Association and the Council will finance this very sen- sible provision for horses in the Winter. Santa Claus is coming, at the in- vitation of the Business Men. There is no nced to deprive the youngsters of their bit of fun. It is to be hoped that there will never be such a need. "Flu" has been busy here, but not nearly as busy as it has in Oshawa, Hamilton, and Toronto. Well, that's about all the news just now. Cheerio. Yours truly, The Editor, Letter from Rev. J. C. Clough The following extracts were taken from a letter received from Rev. Jack Clough™by Dr. Lundy. Btn. I1.Q., Queen's Own Rifles, Canadian-Army Overseas, Oct, 18. Dear, Jack Lundy, It was so good to return from a scheme and find a letter from you, among my mail. All our mail had' been held up because of such running around as we have peen doing. At present I am sitting on my camp cot which has just been set up, and typing on it, and the room is filled up 'with officer's equipment. How long we shall be here goodness knows, I feel like a dirty gipsy. Not had my clothes off in a ween, The same mail brought me a letter from Bert and will answer his too. As a matter of fact mail service has been simply wretched. I do not mind my- self, but for the men's sake I feel the (situation very much. Am sure that letters could be delivered much more promptly. I hear a great deal about shipping problems. But I do not be- lieve that such can be the réal reason for the delay. I am sure that it is just carelessness or red tape on some-. . % : one's part. It must have been a joy to you all to have had Mr. Nind there again. Makes me think of my first days there too, and how kind you all were to me. Port Perry will always mean a great deal to me. It was my first place of which I was Rector, and. I spent three-------- very happy years there. Please give my best to all in Port. My best wishes to Jim Kerr, on his recent marriage, too, and to Sam Farmer, but especially to all in the Church of the Ascension, and to Mrs. Lundy, and tell her that more than ever I enjoy a good cup of tea, and to Lois and David, J. C. Clough. Ration Coupons which may be used Effective Thursday December 16th. Meat--26 to 29 inclusive Butter--38 to 41 inclusive Tea and Coffee-~1 to 28 incl Sugar--1 to 22 inclusive Preserves--D1 to D9 ART os 3 SH gh