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| j or Fad 4 { i Wateh your label; it tells when your Subseription expires. Cs 8» $1.60 per year in advance 5 cents a single o copy PORT PERRY STAR | | haba Sabai a dao bbe ob Blatiie & ed] . FT SAA A BR OB A gw ak 15.0 4 LAAT at EL . 3 ' ' H t] " ' ' at PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1945 EDITORIAL, Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, Bis first, best country over. is at home.--Goldsmith. A - other goods. > * KEEP ON KEEPING ON The optimistic war news of last Fall was based on wishful thinking, and was too good to be - true. Reaction has now set in, and the news is inclined to become too bad to be true, with inter- ludes of new hopes. Keeping faith and a cool judgment will be the great task of the months to come. Faith in ulti- mate victory; cool judgment in assessing the . events and rumors of events. Radio Trade Builder, says: "If the newly revealed power -of the German armies had the effect of stopping reconversion dead in its tracks, it also blackened any latent. hopes for substantial tax relief during 1945. * Not even the impending election is likely to bring about much change in the current burdens, Though 'each day brings us closer to victory there may be further need for belt tightening before another year rolls around." That is the general business outlook. To most of us the challenge will be to keep on' doing our own business as best we can under dif- ficulties. That we are able to carry on at all is . truly wonderful, and is due to good service of those about us who alse carry on under difficulty --the grocer, the butcher, the baker, the milkman, the coal dealer, the teachers in rural and small town schools--these and many similar folk do "business as usual". . They take their difficulties in their stride; and know that daily life must be carried on as happily as possible if we are to win the war or gain a true peace. Folk like these, who are not unduly uplifted by success, nor discouraged by defeat, are the found- "ation of the present and the hope of the future.' or *, 0 ® STATURE OF CO-OPERATIVES (According to the Dominion Bureau of Statistics) 'Co-operative business organizations in Canada market 40% of all grain delivered at country elevators, 26% of dairy products, 26% of all fruit and vegetables, 26% of live stock: 82% of all main farm products. In 1942 (latest year for which Dominion-wide statistics have been released) total business amounted to over a quarter of a billion dollars, of which $42 millions was from sales of supplies, ~$215 millions from sales of farm products. Most common and oldest type of co-operative in Canada is the grain marketing group: these sold $87 millions of produce in 1942, $139 millions in 1941, ' In 1942, co-operative merchandisers of all types handled $9 millions of food products, $1.4 millions of clothing and home furnishings, $7 millions of - petroleum products and auto accessories, $16 mil- lions of feed, fertilizer or spray material, $1.3 mil- ~~ lions of machinery and equipment, $2.9 millions of coal, wood and building materials, $4.5 millions of Canada has about 77 fishermen's associations, ,, doing about $2.6 'millions 'business, 1486 credit unions with total assets of $44 millions, 866 farm- ers' mutual fire insurance companies. carrying ~ ~ burial societies, over $1 billion insurance, plus 2,348 telephone co- - operatives, 38 hospitalization groups, some hous- ing projects, bus and transport companies, even * * * NOT EASY TO TAKE The average British citizen is proud to belong to the Empire, and with good reason. But the on- ward sweep of the Red Army and the difficult position of British troops may lower British pres- tige if we are not careful to maintain the humani- tarian principles and high courage which have made our people truly great. Attempts have been made to belittle the At- lantic Charter because it lacks the formal signa- tures of Churchill and Roosevelt. That lack has nothing .to do with the case. forth in that Charter are the foundation reasons for all our war effort. We are not fighting for more territory. We are fighting for the freedom of humanity, Why should we fight for more territory ? We have more than enough now. Our possessions in ° foreign countries (like India) have been a chal- lenige and a burden for many, many years. With the true freedom of humanity as an ideal, Britain is not in a position to accept greater re- sponsibilities than she must for securing that freedom to" liberated peoples. The situation in Greece shows how great will be the task to ensure freedom by establishing fair-minded government in the liberated lands. Russian successes, from a purely military view- point, will give her great weight when it comes to peace settlements. It will take rare courage and good judgment to see that her rewards for ser- vice rendered are not such-as to lower the free- doms of the European peoples. Our own danger lies with those people who de- mand export markets at any price. Canadian prosperity Will be bought too dearly if it is se-" cured at the expense of smaller peoples. And it will be a prosperity that cannot last, for to-day the world is one.We feel what other people suffer. We have every reason to remember that, great as Russia's war contribution has been, it. would not have been possible Without British And Amer- can lend-lease aid. ¥en When peace terms are being settled, there "should be an equality of the three great powers, for each has given its utmost to win the much de- sired victory. LJ LJ [J LJ] A NOTABLE ANNIVERSARY The Regent Theatre, of Oshawa, is celebrating its Twenty-Fifth Anniversary. This theatre has earned the sincere praise of the people of his dis- trict. It is a real accomplishment to carry on a moving picture business in such a manner that patronage incredses from week to week over a period of twenty-five years. Such a theatre, carried on in wholesofne fashion, is a helpful influence in any community. Congratulations to- the Regent for this out-~ standing success. The principles set . - Have a Cigarette, Mac "I got plenty. I get them from home -- 'Port Perry Lions' 4 Drop your spare change 'in Lions Milk bottles in local stores... Support your local Lions. drive to send Cigarettes overseas. Send in new names and changes of address. Mail contributions direct to Lions Club-"War Service", Port Perry P.O. Box 87. Phone 89. Grateful acknowledgment for finan- cial' assistance received and prizes do- nated -for Euchre, February 9th. Previously received oie $10.10 Irwin TEPD con . 2.00 F. W. Brock & Son cir inirnn 300 Herb . Brooks mii 8.00 * 0 DALE niin 3 18:0 Donations of prizes for "Euchre -- "A. M. Lawrence, Samul Levinson, I. R. Bentley, Carnegie Hardware Co, F. W. Brock & Son, F. Smith, Bert. MacGregor, Cawker Bros. Harold Archer, Howard Stone, Dominion Stores, Gordon McKee, Howard Dur- kin, Hogg & Lytle, Gerrow Bros., Mrs. P. G. Morrison, Glen Owen, . Send in New Names and Change of Address. 3 'LOOK AT THE LABEL on your Port Perry Star to see if your subscription is paid to 1945, Please! » . "| rushing. '| the scorers with two apiece while Ree- HOCKEY! SOUTH ONT. FANS ARE TAKING THEIR HOCKEY SERIOUSLY Losing their third straight game, Port Perry entrenched themselves golidly in the South Ontario. Hockey 'League cellar when Brougham '"Bear- cats" defeated them:6-1 at Uxbridge on Thursday night last. Port Perry showed well in the first period, taking a one-goal lead around the ten-minute mark but. Simpson broke away on a lone rush with only two minutes to go to end the period and scored on a shot from the red line, Pargeter not having a chance. Hawk- burg was the lone scorer for Port with Jeffrey. and Bredoney pigking. up the assists. x The game was highlighted in. the third period when a fight broke out and spectators jumped over the boards and participated in the free-for-all. One spectator threw a couple of fast punches at referee Willis, of Uxbridge, and had to be taken off the ice before the game started again, Three times in all, spectators went over the boards and held up the game considerably. Harpe d Simpson were best for Brougham, Simpson putting on many lone displays of stick handling and Redshaw and DeRisha led gor and Simpson scored one, Although six goals were scored on him, Pargeter in the visitors nets played a good game and stopped five shots to every one Boadway had to save, |lor, Howie, Williams; alts.. PORT PERRY:--goal, Pargeter; de- fense, Edgar, Honey; forwards, Tay- Painter, Hawkburg, Bradbury, Jeffrey, Mark. . BROUGHAM:--goal, Boadway; de- fense, Harper, Paisley; forwards, Simpson, Clark, Todd; alts,: Reesor, Booth, Redshaw, DeRusha, Spencely Wilson, 3 18t Period 1. Port Perry, Hawkburg (Jeffrey, Bradbury). 2, Brougham, Simpson (Harper). Penalties: Honey, Hawkburg, Ed- gar. : ; "2nd Period 3. Brougham, Reesor (Harper). 4, Brougham, DeRusha, (Redshaw, Spencely). 3 6. Brougham, Redshaw (DeRusha,|m Spencely). Penalties: Taylor, Spencely, Honey, Todd, 8rd Period 6. Brougham, Redshaw (DeRusha). 7. Brougham, DeRusha (Simpson). Penalties: Taylor (major), DeRusha (major), Spencely. > a Port Perry Lions Deputy-Governor Charlie Carter will pay his official visit to Port Perry Lions Club on Friday evening,Jan, 26, All members aie asked to be on hand at 7.30 to wel- come. him. Lion "Charlie" always has a cheerful, helpful message. Carrying out the intriguing theme of "Odds and Ends", the membera of the Port Perry YP.U. presented a variety concert in' the Auditorium of the High School fast. Friday evening. After the singinglot The King, the President, Miss Thelma Crosier, in well-chosen words," welcomed those present and expressed apreciation for the support of thé townspeople in their effort to augment funds for three of the most worthy organizations of our day---the Church, Christian Missions and War Work. Robert Archer presided as the genial Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Orchestral music, worthy of praise, was provided throughout the concert, by our local Orchestra, Bob Dowson and his Boys, with! Yois Jeffrey -and Doris Wallace at the piano. Mrs. Ted. Jackson assisted at the piano for some of the numbers on the programme, | Following the "catchy" opening number, "Here Comes the Show Boats by the entire company with orchestra, was a well-planned programme of music, elocution and skits. At the end of the numbers "in lighter vein", the curtain was drawn while the members assembled on the platform for an appropriate grand Finale. "The Hous) by the Side of the Road", recited by Margaret Day; a version of the Lord's Prayer, written by a soldier, recited by Dorothy Tristram; and a most impressive rendition of Schubert's "Ave Maria" by Dorothy Balfour. The entire company singing "Land of Hope and Glory", brought a commendable programme to a fitting close. Following is the programme given in detail-- 1. The King. 2. Opening Remarks -- Thelma Cro- sier; President of P.P.Y.P.U. Master of Ceremonies--Bob Archer, 3. Opening Numbgr -- "Here Comes the Show Boat" "- 'Entire Company. 4, Helen Hoyer -- Vocal Solo--*His ODDS and ENDS| Rocking Hele Ran Away" and "I'm Making Believe", 6. Rody Hayden -- Vocal Solo -- "A Gold Mine in the Sky" and "There's a Star Spangled Banner", 6. Bruce Hull -- Guitar and Vocal Solo -- "The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me" and "Drifting .and Dreaming". 7. Chorus -- "Side by Side" -- Bob owson, Dorothy Balfour, Margaret Colbear; Norma Hockley, Audrey Gra- ham, Kay Day, Donna Crosier, Thelma Crosier, Marilyn Griffen, 8, Dorothy Tristram -- Monologue -- "Vera Cheera's' Morning Sunshine Talk" and encore, 9, Helen Hayes and Wes Jackson -- Vocal Duet*-- "When You're in Love" and a musical score from "Chu-Chin- Chow". 10, Tommy Tristram -- Vocal Solo -- "Irish Lullaby" and "Together". 11, Orchestra -- 'Bob Dowson and his Boys -- "Study in Brown" and encore. - 12, Wes Jackson -- Ukelele and V cal Solo -- "Our Sergeant-Major" and encore. } 18. Dorothy Balfour -- Vocal Solo-- "The Desert Song" and "There Goes That Song Again", 14. Comedy, Skit -- "Jack Carson at the Races" -- Jack Whitmore, Norma Hockley Marilyn Griffen, Bruce Hull, Bill Williams, Ted Griffen and Bruce Gerrow as the Horse.' 15. Chorus -- "Robert E. Lee" -- Orchestra and Merle Hunter, Audrey Ploughman, Joyce Reader, Bruce Hull, ' Bill Williams, Bill Bell. 16. Lois Jeffrey and Doris Wallace -- Instrumental Duet -- "The Witches' Flight" and "Humoresque". 17. Margaret Day -- Recitation -- "The House by the Side of the Road". 18. Dorothy Balfour --Vocal Solo-- Schubert's "Ave Maria". 19. Dorothy Tristram -- Recitation -- Version of "The Lord's Prayer". 20. Grand Finale -- "Land of Hope and Glory" -- Entire Company. Cemetery The Annual Meeting of the Ceme- tery Company was held in the Masonic Room on Monday afternoon with the President in the Chair. Attendance-- five Directors and the two Caretakers. When we consider that every Plot- owner is as much an owner in the Company as any .of the Directors ry have just as much right to be on hand to vote, we can-only -come to. one. conclusion. That is, that everyone of the Plotowners are well satisfied with operated or they would have been present to see what goes on. a strictly Mutual Company. Every Plotowner has the same right and voting power. The Auditors Report showed total receipts of $2,222.44, Expenditures of $2,084. 20 with a 'balance on hand of $6532.25. "(This is exactly $5.00 more than "the 'balance when I took over the .books in 1934, so there are no profits above operating costs.--Treas.) The Perpetual Care receipts for the year were $1,320.00 and the grand covered by approved Bonds. There were 40 burials during 1944. Just one above the lowest recorded in this Cemetery since 1890. 21 were men, 16 women and 38 children under 12 years. the way the Cemetery is kept wo total receipts to date $23,625.00. This, is a Trust Fund and is more than] Annual Meeting Ontarie Pine Grove Company. The 'matter of making all graves permanent was discussed quite thor- oughly. This is one of the biggest problems jn this Cemetery. Due: to the heavy hardpan nature of the sub- soil and a thin surface soil, it is almost impossible to keep the surface of a grave level and grassed. The outer shells are often of poplar which give way in two or three years. From then on the soil settles after every heavy rain. The Concrete Vault is the best or a steel one. For several years we have This is | been filling ~ in about - three -inches around the sides of the wooden shell with a strong concrete and six inches |over the top. This has proved an A-1 job in this Cemetery. In no case has it settled whatever and when occasion demands a grave beside the concrete has been found to be like rock. The first one is in over 82 years. The big question is -- Should we rule that all Caskets be either supplied with a concrete or steel vault or "else be filled with concrete over the wooden shell? There was no decision reached. The Officers elected were -- Presi- "dent, Grant Christie; Property Com- 'mittee, J. R. Baird, W. F. Thompson, and H. O. Dobson. Other Directors, A. R. Hood, A. M. Lawrence,.J. N. Mark, Ww. E, MacGregor and Geo. R. Davey; Sec.-Treas., R. D. Woon, ap - Myrtle Station Church service on Sunday after- noon was well attended. The new hour 2 p.m. is proving satisfactory. One can attend church and then Have the most of the afternoon free if Sunday School does not appeal to one. The new class study books for the Sunday school session are most in- teresting and we like the worship ser- vice which precedes the study of the lesson. 'Lyla Cryderman and Audrey Cook were in Port Perry on Saturday after- noon, skating. Our open air rink, Mud Lake, has not frozen in a manner to make good ice for skating on this year, Mr. and Mrs, Murray Smith, of Greenbank] 'were supper guests on Sunday of Mrs. Smith's sister and her husband, Mrs. Cook and John, Mrs. Arthur Wilson, of "Burketon, is the guest this week of the Clarence Harrisons, While there she also is calling on old friends in the com- munity. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hamilton, Bud and Kathryn were guests of their uncle and aunt, Mr. Frank Wilcoxson and Miss Maude Wilcoxson, of Colum- bus. Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Mitchell were among those who saw and heard "Odds and Ends" the musical programme presented on Friday evening by the Port Perry Young People's Union in the auditorium of the High School, " |broadecast, announced that there would I Ah SEAS pat It iil RR LAA BR "Wd AL 4 A IAN SAMUEL FARMER Editor and Publisher To the Home Folks Away from Home, , There has been no great eke oment in town or community during t q pa week. County Council has been session, and Reeves Letcher, Harding and Hood have been in attendance. Reeve James Blanchard, of Cannington was elected Warden of the County. There is general satisfaction as to this election. It. is thought that James Blanchard will make a good Warden. In the good old political days when there were just Grits and Tories in the field, the Wardenship used to be looked upon as a stepping stone to political preferment. But' nowadays it is difficult to tell who's who in any party. We are in a political mix-up. The other morning, Jim Hunter in his be a CCF Government in Canada in the next four months. That can hard- ly be wishful thinking on Jim Hunter's part, for he is out and out Progressive Conservative. But it is the type of story that becomes current, and that grows with the telling. The three-cornered fight in North .| Grey is developing into something like "[the old time extremes. Statements are being made that may be the chick- ens which will come home to .roost later on. It is surprising how far die-hard politicians will go in an effort to defeat a political opponent. However, a three-cornered fight is a chance for anyone to win. With the back roads the way they are, the vote will likely be small, and mostly from town and village communities. -- » * * While it is true that coal bins are not overflowing in this district, the fact remains that our coal dealers have kept the home fires burning pretty well. True, sometimes it is a good idea to get up in the night to take a peek at the furnace to see that, it is still going and has plenty to go on. But we don't envy the coal dealers. If there is going to be a January thaw this year, it had better hurry up. The weather man generally re- ports -- "Snow flurries and a little colder." We are beginning to get used to it; but shall appreciate the warmer weather when it does come. Brock's. Hill is coming into favor again as a toboggan slide. It is good to see the youngsters pile on to the t|can go down hill. "Letter to Those on \ Active Service family toboggan and see how far they That is a fine old sport for those whose other facilities for entertainment are a bit scarce. The tramp up hill is well worth the reward of the swirling rush down again, LJ » » I have been reading a Biography of Jan Smuts, We think we have serious problems re national unity in Canada; but they fade into insignificance be- fore those faced and finally overconte by Jan Smuts. In Africa the British were looked upon as interlopers, and, under Cecil Rhodes and Lord Milner they certainly did exploit the country" with a high hand to the detriment of the Dutch, who were the rightful owners of the country. It was Jan Smuts who first used .the phrase -- "The British Commonwealth of - Na- tions", but that was later. dance in "South Africa, were the foundation upon which most of the strife was built and maintained. It is difficult to follow the career of General Smuts, At times his native patriotism would dominate his actions. At other times his wide visions and great personal ambitions swayed him. His biographer does not flatter him; but paints the picture in plain colours. This book is worth reading. It sketches a picture such as may be found to-day almost anywhere in Europe. It is full of fights, and struggles, and strategies; and shows how great determination is needed to carry through a great political ideal. To-day Jan Smuts stands as the ideal supporter of Britain. He has accomplished his purpose of -uniting the colonies of South Africa, and has' brought them fully under British con- trol. If you love to trace the steps of struggle to realize a political ideal, read "Jan Smuts: a Biography", by F. S. Crafford. Its pictures and its problems will be before us in one country after another for many years to come. It is-as fascinating as any detective story; but it is a great evi- dence of what human will and en- thusiasm can accomplish. Yours truly, The Editor. "~Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hughson motored to Oakville on Saturday to see Harry, Norman's brother, who has been quite ill. He is somewhat im- proved but will be confined to the house for some time yet. The following is made up of excerpts from a letter written on December 16 by one of the boys of the R.C.A.M.C., in France: "As you now know by my last letter we were given a 48 leave to Paris as guests of the French Public. We stayed at the Grande Hotel, one of the finest in the world. When we entered we were given our meal tickets and shown fo our rooms by the femme de chambre (chambermaid to you). Charlie, my room mate, is very re- ligious, so you see'l was in good company and didn't even have a drink of French wine. Our room was a swell layout: twin beds, elegtric clock, telephone, wardrobe with full length mirror door, fireplace, equipped writing table and a three piece bath- room' for our own use. We were in millionaire's. quarters sure enough-- rather a change from our little tent we call home. After leaving our be- longings there we visited some stores which are full of wonderful things. Wearing apparel is on coupons and very expensive, 100 Fr, (about $5.00 of our money) is soon got rid of. TI bought an alarm clock for 169 Fr. and a few small items to send home, In all I 'spent 800 Fr. and could hardly see what I got for my money. When we got back to our room, we had a hot bath which wds certainly a treat and then we went down to the dining room. It would seat about 1000 I think. Hanging from the cen- ter of the ceiling was a great all- glass chandelier with at least 300 lights on it. The meal was delicious to say the least. After enjoying the expert service of those French wait- vers, we wandered down to the ball- room where dancing was for the ser- vico men only. Mostly Americans were on the floor. When we retired for the night to a real bed it was too luxurious for us who were accustomed to the army mattress and we didn't rest as well as we had expected to. The next afternoon we enjoyed a tour of Paris by bus. An interpreter ex- plained all the places of interest. We saw Napoleon's tomb--3 or 4 caskets resting one inside the other and set about ten feet in the ground. It was surrounded by a marble railing and about ten guarding angels in statues were around it. The Eiffel tower is a wonderful workmanship in steel, rising 086 feet in the air. The modern parts of Paris, built since 1920 have very wide streets with the sidewalks as wide as the roadway. Paris is a city of monuments, each erected to the memory of someone or of some efent. The Notre Dame Cathedral is a mar- velous piece of architectural work. Two windows, each 40 feet square, are in one piece. We visited the Opera house where again we saw many sta- tues, but the most of these were of the old musicians, Some of the French customs on the streets actually made us blush and wouldn't be allowed or even thought of in our Canadian cities. Well, it was a great holiday and we saw "gay Paree" in some of its for- mer gaiety. We left that night for camp and after a cold ride and a stop- over at a transit camp where we nearly froze, we arrived back here to our little tent and to the mud and grind of work," Gold and diamonds, found in abun- Cy re oo 3 oe FAT eT Rs a "ry