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SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher 4 PO RT PERRY PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, EDITORIAL = Buch is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, Ris first, best country ever is at home.--Goldsmith, iio 2 ) CONGRATULATIONS « © Once more District "E" has gone over the top in its Victory Loan objective, which was $170,000, . while the amount subscribed was $176,850. This buying represents two important features --1. Thoroughgoing hard work on the part of the salesmen; 2, Steady determination of our people not to let our soldiers down at this most crucial moment, It really has become a case of now or never. Everything must be put aside for Victory. Silly, selfish, political squabbling, personal greed and self-gratification, wise acre criticism--all must be put aside, not.only until the battles are won, and ° the enemy has surrendered--but after. High sounding phrases must be backed by- actions to suit. Never in history have there been reasons so great for the need of self-restraint, and the practical application of the good neigh- bour policy. Neither hate, nor retribution, nor shrewd bargaining for economic advantage, can ° 'take the place of simple kindness and good sense : in building a world for free peoples. We owe all the Victory Loan workers our best thanks for the successful campaign they have just finished. * % @ TURNING THE TABLES "ADULT DELINQUENCY" Naturally, when there is an outbreak in bad behaviour and law breaking by boys and girls, there will be much talk, and it won't be happy talk. Harsh words will be spoken about: the offenders. -The offence, the subject of attack. The cause a secondary consideration--if it is a consideration at all. 3} - One thing is certain. Children cannot be brought up happily and usefully on the street. Homes are necessary;. homes where comfort and Personal likes' loving care are the ruling ideas. and dislikes will be much less important than the good of the family. 'much sacrifice, : Cure for juvenile delinquency nearly always can find its 'beginning at the home of the delin- quent, It may, be neglect or 'it may be lack of reasonable discipline. Communities would do well to study local con- ditions. Are public life conditions wholesome? Is proper provision made for athletics? - Are young children allowed to roam the streets un- checked at late hours of the night? A sentimental interest in the "heathen" may be met by a small cash donation. But the main- tenance of proper life conditions for young folk in any community, will require constant care and the expenditure of time and money. To keep the behaviour of our people on a level which shall not merit the contempt of tlie peoples we call "heathen" is a task Toquiring good judg- ment and sacrifice, Juvenile delinquency will be reduced as adult delinquency. is lessened. with which Mr, : Such homes require THIS TYPE OF THING SHOULD END" No matter what party offends in this manner, it is a disgrace to the party and to the country. Clipped from the Financial Post. Smearing Is Not Enough The cumulative pains of the many welts and bruises incurred in party conflicts, now aggra- vated like the rhgumatism by-impending election weather, undoubtedly put a big strain on the temper and Jagment of our Members of Parlia- ment. But that hardly excuses members of the Liberal or Progressive-Conservative parties for resort to smearing tactics, a ' This week Hon. R. B. Hanson made a speech which is becoming all too typical of both the larger, parties. = Referring to Mr, Ilsléy's discus- sion of the Canadian hanking system last: week, Mr. Hanson wondered if Mr, Ilsley "after the gush he dished out to us the other day' had it in his mind "to ingratiate himself into the hearts and pocketbooks of the so-called big interests?" That does not sound like a Progressive-Con- servative critically analyzing the address of a Liberal finance minister, It sounds very much like a revolutionary tub-thumper engaged in in- flaming public prejudice. If there were anything in Mr. llsley's speech about banking with which Mr. Hanson disagrees, it is his proper duty to raise hig objection and to stand by his contention .. courageously, But we very much doubt if there is any important feature of Mr, Ilsley's speech Hanson disagrees. All he has done is indulge in a most offensive form of in- nuendo. Not content with smearing Mr. Ilsley, Mr. Hanson plunged on and talked about Hon. Charles Dunning having "ingratiated" himself into "the seats of the mighty." Mr. Dunning, he said, had come down from Saskatchewan as "the Napoleon from the West" to become "heir-apparent" to Prime Minister King. But, with the business offices now held by Mr. Dunning, he wondered what had become of the principles Mr. Dunning had brought down from the West, " ' aT so ®» @ 'NOTES AND COMMENTS If Sunday is to become a day of recreation, what is to be the steadying and inspiring power in the lives of average citizens? As yet Sunday - is a much. respected institution, It would be dangerous to cheapen it nationally. oe ow ' One feature of the eight hour day is commend- able--it will help to divide the work, and give employment to more people--if the workers will consent to that division at the same hourly rate of pay. * x B® The Government is prepared to help municipa- lities with plans for housing. - But the initiative must be taken by the municipality. Ly And good - * faith requires a down payment--or no help. Objective $170,000, MAY 18th, 1944 VICTORY LOAN| District E--Port Perry, Reach, and Scugog--Over the Top. Sales $176,850 On behalf of the salesmen for the above District, I wish to thank all who purchased bonds, which made it possible for us to reach our objective. I also wish to thank the Advisory Committee and the Press oe their co-operation during the campaign. . M. LETCHER, Chairman District E p.m. sharp. VISITORS' DAY AT THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The Ninth Annual Open Day and Music/Démon- stration in connection with Port Perry Public School will be held on Tuesday, May 28rd, commencing 2, 00 This is a most interesting annual event. Parents "are specially invited to be present. opportunity to see what the boys and girls are doing at school, and to hear them sing delightfully. Don't- miss this that occasion .the project view to the public. very well so far, OPEN 'NIGHT AT THE HIGH SCHOOL There are two outstanding events each year in connection with Port Perry-High School. One is Com- mencement, and the other is Open Night. This latter event is deservedly very popular. On work of the School is on This showing has always excited the admiration of the visitors. work is being done in Home Economics, Agriculture, 'Shop Work, Art, and other departments. _ This exhibition gives a clear idea of the work that is being done in the School, + Doors open 7.30 p.m. You are invited to attend. Surprisingly good and is most interesting. 5 . A ten day campaign for the purchase of War Savings Cer- tificates and War Savings Stamps is now on at the High School. The objective is $400.00. Parents should encourage the young folk to continue this form of War Savings. They have done Port Perry Lions Friday night's meeting of last week was .a very! special event, as it cele- brated the doubling of the Club mem- bership within the past six months. The. occasion was graced by the presence of three outstanding officers of District "A"--Lion Bruce Malcolm, General Secretary, Toronto; District Governor Ernie Houghton, Toronto; -and District Deputy Governor Jack Armitage, of Peterborough. There was a good attendance, but some of the boys were away at the Blood Donors Clinic. Another new member was added to the Roll which brings the total up to thirty-five, Each of the visiting officers spoke of the work and progress of the Club, with heartiest congratulations on the "jocal growth, and the comfortable set- up which the Club enjoys. 'Secretary Bruce Malcolm spoke of the work at Toronto headquarters, and of the increasing need of the kind of work which Lions do. : District Governor Ernie Houghton told of the trophies which the local Club might earn, There was quite a list, and it was evident that Port Perry Club is in the running. The Governor also spoke of work "which might be done for relief of those suffering from defective hear- ing. He cautioned against doing this! kind of work, except under expert District Deputy Governor - Jack Armitage spoke briefly, reminding the Club that the Wext gathering would be the Zone meeting. He- also said that Port Perry would-have the privi- lege of nominating the next District Deputy. Capt. W,.T. Harris ho! is a mem- ber of the Port Perry Club) was pre- sent, and outlined his work in the Compassionate Dept. (military) in Ottawa. As the war progresses, this work grows rapidly: . Wesley Jackson and Bob Dowson gave vocal and instrumental numbers, 'and Mrs. J. E. Jackson accompanied. Lion O. 8. Croxill sang a much ap- preciated solo: The social hour, and the sing- song, led by Lion Ernie Hayes, rounded out a most enjoyable evening, WORKERS FOR CANNERIES Arthur MacNamara, Diréctor of National Selective Service, to-day an- 'nounced that the Department of La- bour is carefully canvassing the man pawer supply situation for frais and vegetable canneries, While other high priority Iduskies are also presently looking for ad- ditional labour, the Director declared that every effort will be made to sup- ply adequate help during the critical canning season to .the processors of fruits and vegetables indicated as es: sential by the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, Stressing the need of heavy food production this year, Mr. MacNamara added that it is hoped that growers . of essential fruits ant vegetables will produce maxi inf quantities, realiz- ing that Selective Service will make every effort to see that labour is on medical guidance, * ' ; i hand when needed. Blood Donors Clinic The Third successful clinic was held last Friday night. Eighty-one donors were "on-hand to do their part, al- though the Committee had prepared for over one hundred. We were sorry that several of the notified donors were unable to attend, owing to other unforeseen circumstances. We appreciate the co-operation re- 'ceived from each and every volunteer donor, but we would like to be able to have at least one hundred in at- tendance at each Clinic to make it worthwhile for the Red Cross Mobile Unit to come to Port Perry. Buttons were presented to all the volunteer helpers by the Red Cross in recognition of their services. - Doctors in attendance were -- Dr. Donovan of Oshawa; Dr. J. H, Me- Kinney of Brooklin; and Dr. J. A. McArthur of Blackstock. Nurses in atendance were -- Mrs, C. A. Love, 'Mrs. A. Brock, Mrs. G. Holmes, Mrs. W, M. Letcher, Mrs. A. L. McDermott, Mrs. A. Glenney, Miss M. Sfuart, Mrs. Downey, Mrs. H. Archer, Mrs, N. Whitmore, Mrs. D. Scott, Mrs, F. Lamb, Mrs. C. Sleep, Mrs. Byers, Mrs. J. H. McKinney and three nurses from Oshawa, Reception Committee -- Mrs. 'Grant Christie, Messrs. J. E. Jackgon, and Grant Gerrow. Those assisting with the refresh- ments -- Mrs, J. C. Love, Miss Bryce, Mrs, J. Davidson, Mrs, V, P, Stouffer, "| Mrs, Z. M. Jackson, Mrs. Geo. Jack- gon, Mrs, P. Ingram, Miss McKee, Mrs. L. Hall, Mrs,-J. Tinsley, Mrs, S. MacFarlane, Mrs, J. Boyer, Mrs. R: Cornish, Mrs. R. Ha¥per, Mrs. H. Fit-| chet, Mrs, J. Murray, 'Mrs. bymomt In 1893 he was Perry Council, this capacity for three years, elected Reeve in 1928, in which office .he served for five years with dis- tinction, and was honoured by being elected Warden of the County of On- It was during his term -as Reeve, that the road fromthe Masonic funeral service, tario for 1932. EX- WARDEN ROBERT SOMERVILLE PASSES ON Following an He was born at Saintfield, Ontario, 'on Christmas Day, 1870, but while an infant, the family moved to Green- bank where they carried on farming. married to Mary Elizabeth Franklin and on Dec. 26th, 1943, , they celebrated wedding anniversary. In the spring of 1909, Mr. Sound ville moved out to the West, and after 12 years of successful farming there, he retired and returnéd to Ontario in 1920, settling in Port Perry. Always an active man, he was not satisfied to live an inactive life, so in 1925, was elected as a member of the Port and after serving in \s, also one brother, Mr." John Somerville, "illness of several months, Mr. Robert Somerville passed away in Port Perry Hospital on Tues- day afternoon, May 9th, in his 74th year, their golden 'Manchester to-Port Perry-was. paved, a great boon to the people of the com- munity. Much of the credit for getting it, going to Mr. Somerville. As a member of the Masonic Order, he was a Past Master of Fidelity Lodge, No. 428, AF. & A.M. Mr. Somerville was also a. member of the Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club, He was a mem- ber of the United Church. Mr. Somerville was a good citizen, a good neighbour and a generous, kindly man, Many will remember him over the years for his sympathy and help given in needy cases, possessing those qualities that made him a friendly and likeable personality. Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Mrg. W. G. Chapman, Port Perry and Mrs. W, T. Harris, Ottawa, and two sons, Roy' and Arthur, of Bechard, Sask., and five grandchildren, of Greenbank." One daughter, Elsie, predeceased him in 1923,» The funeral service was held from his late residence on May 12th, - Rev, Clifford Smith officiating, followed by We are grateful to the boys, who, under the supervision: of Mr. McClel- lan, have helped to arrange and pre- pare the gymnasium for our Commit- tees, " Our two secretaries, Mrs, Allin and Mrs. Watson, were on hand as usual, and were kept very busy all evening. Previous donations received $112.00 Mrs. J. Allin] iim Mrs. Z. M. Jackson ,........ ' $114.00 RET Tre FAO IE DONORS AT THE THIRD BLOOD CLINIC AT PORT PERRY ON FRIDAY, MAY 12th, © 1st Donation Mrs, A. Franklin, Arthur Brock, Watch your label; it tells when your $1.50 per year in advance. 5 cents a single copy Subseri ption expires. INS aN I To the Home Folks Away from Home. Last Sunday was Mother's Day. It seemed to me that unusual interest was shown in the celebration this year, The tragedies of war have thrown into high relief the simple loveliness of home life; and the part that "mother" plays in that home. {other has been the centre of that littté-world. She has taught us to walk and: to talk; has kept. us clean and well fed; has mended our clothes; has done all in her power to make of us the men and wgmen of whom she could be justly proud. Our selfishness has been turned in- .to generous channels; our ambitions have been stirred; our sense of right and wrong has grown under the daily influence of mother, As she has watched our growth-- physical, mental and spiritual--part of her- innermost being has entered into our lives. We are largely what she has made us, in so far as we would be guided by her, No other being has had the patience and per- severance. Our disobedience, our for- getfulness, yes, and sometimes our rank stupidity have been woven deftly into a better pattern. Faults have somehow been transformed into vir- tues," Daily example has taught us that self-interest is best served by service to others; that immediate gain ¢ould become ultimate loss. Just how much mother means in the home is not realized until some day when illness lays her aside; when the simple comfort giving duties are not done; when every turn reminds us that something is lacking. No longer ean we rush into the house and shout--""Hi, Mom, is-dinner ready?" No longer. can we go to mother to settle our differences, or seck "advice. Now we must be quiet, tiptoeing around the house. We do little chores that ufed .fo.make us grumble. We bring home little dainties for mother. When the doctor comes, we watch his face to see if there is any hope. Then comes the good news--"Mother is a little easier." Gradually the home comes back to normal; but not quite. Letter to Those on Active Service iy We have learned that mother cannot last forever. We begin to look at life a bit differently. Little bits of work are taken over; and part of the burden is lifted, When you left home it was hardest to part from mother. You could be off-hand with Dad; but it was differ- ent with Mother, The letters you 'mostly to mother. gleetful, you suddenly remember--1I must write to-"Mom". Dad may be following the progress of the war, and arguing as to where and 'when the invasion will take place. But mother is following you. She is wondering how you are getting along, thinking of all the little things she used to do for your comfort; wondering what kind of ok you are living with now; and-what kind of person you will be when you come back home, In a general way she is interested in the outcome of the war; but really her heart and mind are with you, Then comes the day when mother is no more with us. Her daily pre- sence is now a memory. It takes a long time to get. used to-the fact that she cannot wait on us or answer our call. I like that picture by Gene Stratton Porter in "A Lantern in Her Hand." It could easily be applied to "mother" although in this case it was spoken by her husband -- . "You see, they just never leave you entirely. I sit on the porch . and she seems to be working inside. When I'm inside, I just think of her as being in the yard for a minute. , . Sothetimes I heat her shut the door and go about her work, Taint so I know. Don't think I'm off my head-- it pleases my fancy, And when the lilacs come out, it always seems she's around. Lilacs , .. always associate her with lilacs." Ce * Such pictures and such memories are life's richest treasures. The best of all friends is Mother. write home are Yours truly, } THE EDITOR. Mrs. M. G. Real, George Harding, Miss Florence Carter, Neill Staples, Mrs, Maud Johns, Merlin Suggitt, Mrs. C. H. Nesbitt, Larry Hardcastle, Mrs. Ernest Till, Arthur Jakeman, Mrs. Geo. Fowler, 2nd Donation James Hope, Miss Evelyn Campbell, W. G. Hull, Miss Irene Mulligan, Mrs, Douglas Curl, Kitchener Burton, Mrs. Phyllis" Hamilton, George Till, Frank Smith, Joseph Baird, Jos. Tripp, Wm. Tripp, John Jeffrey, Robert Coates, Franklin Phoenix, Oscar McQuade, Andrew Davidson, A. D. Christie, G. M. Gerrow, Harlin Davey, Geo. Love, Harold Bayliss, Frank Honty,) Joe Dowson, Malcolm Bailey, Roy Werry, Grant Ferguson, Reginald Foster, Glen Owen, Harold Wilcock, I. Mul- holland, Jack Holtby, Albert Shunk Mrs. Jean McTaggart, Dan Black, Mrs, Esther Chapman; VF gals, Martyn, Mrs. R. B, Smallman, C. i. Porteous, Mrs. Beatrice Duchemin, Ernest Till, Mrs. Oscar McQuade, Clarence Carter, Allan Keetch, Harvey Malcolm, Bév: erley Veale, Neil Malcolm, Robert Michie, H, B. Simpson, Dr. D. C. Mac- Master, J. Cawker, Fred Christie, J. C. Love, Murray Short, Wm. Mark, Walter King, Wilbert * Couch, Ray Woods, Roy Scott, Wentworth Wat- son, Maurice Fralick. ! 3rd Donation' Ivan Mountjoy. 4th Donation , Lloyd Smith, M. A. Gerrow, Alex. Johns, ! "6th. Donation Clayton Love, C. H. Rowland, ton Dorrell. The total number of donors at the Clinic--81, being New, 3b; Repeats, 46. . ! Enrolment at end of 3rd Clinic, 157. ns nee AD GREENBANK Rev. Mr. Wallace and Mr. T. Sharp attended the fresbyiely held at Lind- say on Tuesday of this week, Dal- "1 Sunderland, on Sunday. Mr. E. Phoenix, London, visited re- latives here. Also Dr. N. L. and Mrs, Phoenix, of Western Canada, visited relatives here last week, Miss Ila Stone, of Toronto, visited friends here on Sunday. - Miss Myrtle Blakely, of Toronto, spent Sunday at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Beare with Mr. and Mrs. Ryerson Beare on Sunday. in the General Hospital, Toronto. We hope for a speedy recovery. Dr. Arthur Lee and Mrs. Lee, of Toronto, visited relatives her re on Sun- day. Miss Tryphena Rook, Toronto, visi- ted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Phoenix on-Sunday. Mr. and Mrs..Frank Lee visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Smith, Mr. and Mrs, Smith's son, Ross, who is in the Army and has been stationed at Nanaimo, B.C., was home on leave. Mr. and Mrs. W. Phoenix called on Mr. James Watson at Saintfield on Monday. Were sorry to find him not very well, We extend our sympathy to Mr, Bacon in the death of his: mother and to Mrs. Bushby in the death of her sister, Mrs. Bacon. brador for several months, arrived at his" home heré on Monday. Ration Coupons Effective Thursday May 18th Butter--58 to 63 Tea and Coffee --I1 to E6 14 to 29; T30 to T32 Sugar--14 to 33 inclusive Preserves--DI1 to D20 3 Ph So that we looked upen as mother's task, If you become ne-. Sorry to report" Mw Ivan Spencer = Mr. T. Balfe, who has been in La-" which may be used san, xo WR Se A INR ey a Tm Ek