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he a 7, i, EL, gw as _byterian church by Rev. Mr. Se + RCPS NY hy 0S A i A ss aa aaa a a oh asi PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 29th, 1944 -- OBITUARY ANSEL C. ROBERTSON It was with deep regret the com- munity learned of the death in Tor- onto General Hospital on Thursday, June 16th, 1944, of Ansel Clayton Robertson, beloved husband of Vera A. Kydd in his 52nd year, after sev- eral months of illness. The funeral took place to Uxbridge cemetery on Saturday, June 17th, 1944, services being conducted in Chalmer's Pres- Miller. Mr. Robertson had not been in good health for several months and two months ago was taken to Toronto General Hospital for treatment to which he failed to respond. He was born at Quaker Hill in 1892, a son of the late George K. Robertson and Anna Turner. He went west to Talmage, Sask., for B years farming, returning to Uxbridge in 1920. He married Vera A. Kydd and for two years they farmed at Prince Albert, then to Udora for five years, moving to the 10th concession of Reach in 1928. Left to mourn his 'death are his mother, of Prince Albert; his wife, one brother Coral of Manchester, and a sister, Mrs. Albert Jeffrey (Sila) of Prince Albert, to whom the sym- pathy of a wide circle of friends is extended in their sad loss. Lindsay Presbyterial Lindsay Presbyterial Women's Mis- sionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada are honored by er -- -------- ee Br ------------ The semi-annual meeting of Lind- suy Presbyterial, was held in Can- nington on Tuesday, June 20th. - Miss Margaret Oliver, President of the Presbyterial, was in charge of the meeting. The morning devotions were taken by Glenarm Auxiliary, and the afternoon by Ashburn, All the auxi- linries had splendid, reports showing that the work had been carried on faithfully, and contributions were in- creasgd, We feel that the interest evidenced in our Presbyterial by the splendid attendance will do much to strengthen our work, It was decided to send two girls from our Presby- terial to Summer School at Glenmohr Camp. Mrs, Leask, Supply Secretary, requested that money for gent in by June, and the bales by the end of September. Miss Oliver ex- pressed appreciation for the loving service of the late Miss Belle Calder. Mrs. C.rVeale of Argyle, gave an excellent report of the Provincial meeting held in Hamilton. The theme of the meeting was "He is our Peace". Prayer stood out in every report from each Presbyterial. Mrs, Veale grave a vivid word picture 'of McNabb Church, one of the oldest in Hamil ton. Iach member was asked to con- sider it a sacred duly to attend the meetings. If our tasks are large, do them well, and if only very small, still be diligent. Pray that our work may really grow and be ready to give not only ourselves but our money. Re- member we only light God's war by keeping God's church alive. Mrs, McLennan paid tribute to those she termed quiet members, the faithful workers who by their increasing pray- ers, labours and generosity made it bales be hearing Mrs. McKellir of Hamilton. possible for the Provincial to go over girls in -- in _-- - the top in 1943. After the allocation had failed to be reached for years, it had finally been reached"not by might power, But by Thy Spirit, saith the Lord" are all things accom- plished. _ Mrs. Johnson of Uxbridge, also gave a splendid report of the Pro- vine ifil meeting, telling us that a home purchased for delinquent Miss Doreen Bick, of Cannington, accompanied by Miss Mae Jewett sang sweetly "There are no Shadows". The Dedicatory prayer was offered by Mrs. Wilkinson of Port Perry. There was a season of prayer. Mrs. John F. Brabazon, Treasurer, was pleased to report a substantial increase in givings. In introducing Mrs. MacKellar, the Provincial President, of Hamilton, Miss Oliver said we are highly honor- ed in having Mrs, MacKellar come to speak. Mrs. MacKeller based her re- marks on chapter 40, Isaiah, "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall walk and not be weary." She said the women of the world have to take their share of the responsibility. Have the mothers made enough of the door of the Church? If we had, we would not have so many delinquent girls. Mrs. MacKellar stated there is a need of young men for the ministry and for girls as deaconesses. We should show these young people what the Prince of Peace means--what a challenge for work and workers. God is looking to us, Hig followers, and he left that with us co-workers with Christ for making a new world. The very life of the Chureh depends on our Mission- ary program. . Prayer was offered by nor by had been Toronto, Mrs. Calder of Beaverton, expressed the appreciation of the Presbyterial to Mrs. MacKellar for her inspiring mes- sage, and to the ladies of Cannington for their gracious welcome and gen- erous hospitality. "The meeting was brought to a close by singing "Blest be the Tie that Binds", and prayer by Miss Agnes Dickson, of Fenelon Falls. \ / Slight Uptrend i in County Tax Rate (Times-Gazette) RE _ A slight increase in the tax rate for 1944 for Ontario County was approved of by the Council on Tuesday on re- commendation of the Finance and Assessment Committee. There is an increase of a quarter of a mill in the County Home levy due to certain improvements recommended by a special committee and given the council's approval at this session. The one-tenth of a mill levied last year for Aid to Russia is dropped this year. There was no request for a renewal. ~The total amount to be raised for all purposes is $292,491.21, an in- cease of $5,842.00 over last year and the mill rate levies for various County purposes are as follows: General, bh mills; County Home .756 mills; County and Suburban Roads, 2.80 mills; Pat- riotic Purposes '1.00 mill, The above represents a total levy of 9.656 mills, and in addition there is a special school levy of $63,373.12 or 3.494 mills or an equalized assessment for school purposes of $18,143,101.00. What Each Will Pay Mrs. MacKellar, The total amount in taxes to be We dlid iat VIMY..andl ORTONA- WEAR IT ON YOUR ARM WELLOONT, AGAIN - but we need YOORHELP/ Yes, we need your help...and need it badly. This is the biggest job we have ever tackled! Everything depends upon Victory. friends. Canada's Army needs volunteers NOW, And, that means you and youand you! Wear Canada's Badge of Honour on your arm, You'll be proud of it, so will your Every man who is able has got to do his bit! need your help. Maybe you don't think this means yous that it's a job for the other fellow. . If you a, you're wrong. It's yout war, 00 i: a war for every man who 7s a man ii for everyone who has a stake in Canada; Yes, this means you all right and we need you now for the months of intensive train- "ing to make you fighting- fit, We did it before and we can do it again i. but we VOLUNTEER TO-DAY JOIN THE CANADIAN ARMY FOR OVERSEAS SERVICE T es paid by each municipality in the Coun- ty is as follows: Pickering Township, $564,707.64; E. Whitby, $88,848.16; W, Whitby, $26,- 197.36; Scugog Township, "$4,600.77; Uxbridge Township, $11,987.76; Scott Township, $18,665.92; Brock Township $30,618.10; Thorah Township,' $16,- 959.95; Mara Township, $21,045.06; Rama Township, $4,006.98; Whitby Town, $22,062.04; Uxbridge Town, $6,249.79; Port Perry, $6,162.69; Can- nington, $3,992.95; Beaverton, $4,428. 48; Total, $292,491.48. . 1, Where the Cash Goes Here is' where the mongy collected in taxes goes: General expenses, $119,946.65; County Home, $17,992.00; County Roads, $63,670.11; Suburban Roads, $3,600; Schools, $63,3993.12; Patriotic Purposes, $23,989.33. , 3 Library Grants The Finance Committee recommend- ed an increase in the grants made to public libraries operating in the Coun- ty. All will now receive $35.00 insted of $25.00. UTICA Mr. and Mrs, Harold Kerry cele- brated their 26th wedding anniversary on Saturday evening, June 24th, and received many gifts. Guests from To- ronto, Zephyr, Altona, Greenbank, Ashburn, Brooklin and Epsom were there. Pte. Ben Hitchens, Mrs. Hitchens, Norris and Gail visited on Saturday at the home of Mr. C. Geer. A number from here attended the Decoration services at Uxbridge. ) Mrs. Horn is here from the West visiting her sister Mrs, Sutherland. Mr. Edgar Hogarth and son' of Napanee, recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E. Kendall. The Blue Bird Club will hold its '| June meeting at the home of Aileen Harper. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES AT © SONYA St. Andrew's Presbyterign Church, Sonya, celebrated their 08th Anni- versary on Sunday June 25th, when large congregations were present at both services, The church was beautifully decorat- ed with a lovely profusion of lovely flowers. The special speaker was Rev. E, C, Robertson, Woodville, who brought most inspiring and helpful messages, preaching in the morning from Ephesians 2:10, "For we are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus, 'unto good avorks, which God hath before ordajned that we should walk in them." He emphasized the need of courage, faith and prayer. During the service Mr. Robertson dedicated a large Union Jack silk flag, and spoke of what it stands for, wherever it is unfurled. The follow- ing was read before the Dedication ceremony: "This beautiful flag is be- ing presented to Sonya Presbyterian Church, by Mr. J. A. Scythes, Presi- dent of the Scythes Manufacturing Company, Toronto, as a tribute to L.A.C. Reid MacFarlane, now over- seas, whom he held in high esteem, for his sterling qualities of character and personality, in his business asso- ciations with him previous to his en- listment." The special children's choir under the leadership of Mr. P. Bole, Waod- ville, Musical Supervisor of Schools, was much enjoyed. Six teén-age girls from Woodville, very ably contributed special selections at both services, re- flecting much credit on Mr, Boles efficient training. Mrs, Ernest Ferguson presiue af the organ. - At the evening service, Rév. Mr. Robertson took for his text, "Beauti- fying the Sanctuary" thé best way of so doing is to attend its services, and live more consecrated lives. His text was Isaiah 60:13, The choir contributed a well chosen anthem "Fight the Good Fight". Rev. D. Cameron, Little Britain, a the special soloist, and most effective- ly rendered "The Holy City", Mr. Russell Gordon presided at the organ and accompanied Mr. Cameron at the piano, The very heavy rain which fell last Friday night, did some damage. It is reported that the culvert was washed away on the side road east of the highway. - This piece of road needs ditching very badly. Several large holes were washed in roadway. Tourists who use this road to travel returned Chaplain from Satin MAX HEIDT, JEMISON'S BAKERY THE HOMEOF GOOD BAKING Gives QUALITY WANTED for EXPORT | All kinds, Grades, and Registered Cows and Heifers. PHONE OR WRITE TO "R. R. 4, Port Perry Phone 198 r 21 to the resorts will have a hard time passing these holes if they are not fixed at once. BLACKSTOCK Word was received June 20th that Flying Officer Roy Edward Carter, of Burketon, was reported missing fol- lowing operations on June 17th. Roy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J, Carter and attended Public. School at 1st Line school, the High School at Blackstock, and prior to enlistment was teacher at Myrtle Public School. Two of his brothers are also in the services: L.- Cpl. George Carter is with the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps, Overseas; and Tpr. Robert Carter with the Tank Corps at Camp Borden. Mr. Carter is a veteran of the last war. Mrs. W. D. Ferguson, Nestleton, fell from the balcony at her home and broke both, wrists, and was taken to 'Port Perry Hospital, Cartwright Red Cross Society held a meeting on June 20th in the hall. Mrs, Archer, convener of the work committee, reported 28 large quilts, 41 refugee, 3 army and air force, and 21 seaman articles sent since the last meeting in May. It was decided to ask Reeve Green to again act as chair- man of a committee to raise money by some special event in the near future. Mr. Russell Spinks was asked to be assistant. It was agreed that Presi- dent and Secretary, with assistance from other members, ask the officers of Cartwright organizations and lodges, as well as other interested per- sons, to come to a meeting on Thurs- day evening, June 29th, to help or- ganize and assist with the work in- volved. ? Plans were made to pack the.over- seas boxes in Blackstock, Tow afternoon of this week, ~~ Cartwright Couneil." The Council met on June 6th as a Court of Revision. There were no appeals, = _ : After the Court, Council met in general session, A by-law was passed authofized by the government. Mrs. G. W. Proutt and others ordered cal- cium chloride. Council ordered two tons, The following orders were paid: H. Philp, sec'y-treas. S.S. No. 6, $100; I. Argue, 8.S: No. 1, $300; Janitor, 4 meetings, $4; M, J. Fisher, 1 sheep killed, 1 damaged, $30; Mrs. Crawford for overseas boxes, $7.20; road vouch- er No. b, $785.95. Receipts $3.00. Next meeting July 3rd, at 7.30 p.m. CARTWRIGHT RATEPAYERS TO YOTE FOR TOWNSHIP SCHOOL AREA. + (Canadian Statesman) Education, speaking to a. large as- sembly .of trustees and ratepayers in Blackstock Continjuation School re- cently, declared that Ontario is the last province in Canada to tackle the problems of change in education, The School Area, so much in evidence in the British Isles and in various parts of the 'British Empire, is now begin- ning to tome into its own In our own province, seven areas are in successful opera- tion in Ontario, and many more are being added this year, Outlining the advantages of the School Area, Mr. Cannon mentioned the administrative, financial and aca- 'demic aspects. Grants are increased by 60 per cent. and a bodrd of five trustees and a secretary elected by the F people would eliminate the present comparatively cumbersome system 'of nine individual boards. Academie standards can be raised by hiring special teachers for Manual Training, ~ for two signatures to all cheques as C.F, Cannon, of the Department of One. hundred and eighty- Music, Household Economics and Ag- riculture. Special grants for teach- ers' certificates in these subjects pay the cost of instruction. Inspector T. R. McEwen, who has been untiring in his work of promot- ing the School Area, introduced the former inspector, whose return for the evening, was greeted with warm- est enthusiasm. Other speakers were Inspector 'W. H. Carlton, of Durham and A IG Trustee Walter Reynolds of South Hope, and Dr. J. B. Reynolds, formerly President of the 0.A.C., Guelph. Inspector Carlton 'announced that interest of trustees tends to increase, while a feeling of confidence prevails where a central board exists. Health supervision, arrangement of trans- portation for children to High School and more equitable distribution of taxes are only a few of the advan- tages of the School Area system. Al- though, like every new movement, it has disadvantages, those who know most about it agree that the advan- tages far outweigh the disadvantages. The trustees and ratepayers voted overwhelmingly in favor of the town- ship School Area and Reeve Norman Green announced that a special Jueet-. called this month for the passing of a By-law in this regard. \ ? - ! Myrtle Station was different from the usual church service. Both Mr. and Mrs. Saywell were present, and 'while Mr. Saywell was in charge, in place of the sermon, Mrs, Saywell told a story. It was told in a very interesting manner and had a good moral in it which no one could fafl to find, It was the story of "| the wealthy man who was fond 'of a He decided family of poor children. to build a beautiful house for them and engaged their father, who was a carpenter, to do the work. The ma- terial was of the very best. - The was to be his, and admiring the lovely wood that was going into the build- ing, took pieces of it home, The children helped to carry away the odd piece, too, and knew of the poorer quality that was being substituted. When the house was completed the rich mah told the carpenter it was for him and his family. Only then did they realize how wrong it had been for them to substitute the poor ma- terial for the best that had 'been pro- vided for them. The Public School children sang two very fine numbers, 'with their teacher, Mrs. D. Grant, leading them. When these children sing it is a real pleasure to hear them and only those who were present know how delightful it. was, Mr, Saywell had expected that Rev. Kenneth Jull of Saskatchewan, would of the church service next Sunday and the remaining Sundays in July; bgt Mr, Jull will not take over the conduct the regular, church -service next Sunday at 4 p. son: Frank Harrison and Mrs. Harri- gon, at their home in Indian- River, on Sunday. : Mrs, W. McCartney spent the week- end with her husband, Pte. W. Me- Cartney, R.C.M.C,, at Peterborough. The Jim, Edgars, of Toronto, were | down over the week-end with Myrtle relatives. Mr, and Mrs. William Moore, of Orillia, were guests on Sunday of their daughter Mrs. Eyers and Albert. (Continued on page four) ing of the Cartwright Council willgh< < x The service on Sunday afternoon 'carpenter, not knowing that the house have arrived and would take charge n here until July 9th, Mr. Saywell willy! | m. PANS Mrs. R. Long was the guest of h hie