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oie > 4 Watch your label; it tells whem your Ww LJ] LJ] $1.50 per year in advance ' 6 cents a single eupy Authorised as second class mall, Post Office Department, Ottawa, EDITORIAL Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, his first, best country ever, is at home.--Goldsmith. DOING THE BEST WE CAN There was a man named Paul who would be a notable man if he were living to-day; for he said-- "I have learned in whatsoever state I am, there- with to be content." Not many of us are in that state of mind in Things would be better for all around if there were more, for the contented people, who do the the best they can with what they have, are those who keep things going as smoothly as they these days. do. This kind of writing isn't a bit popular to-day. It sounds too much like-- "Honest John Tompkins A hedger and ditcher, Who, though he was poor, Did not want to be richer." This is not the kind of contentment we mean. What is needed is ability to make good what we have to make things better for every- We have a superfluity of complainers; but, thank goodness, we have a great army of folk who are doing the best they can with what they body. have. It is time for the newspapers to make "news' of the immense amount of good that is done every day by people who keep on doing their job as well as they can. x o- AN OPTIMISTIC NOTE There are several matters in the making that should work well for the prosperity of Port Perry. - Reeve Fred Reesor has set out a forward looking . progyam that will require courage, and something of the spirit'of adventure," During the war local interests have been cen: tered on two matters--making a living, and doing And- that : 5 2» our share toward winning thet war. share has not been a mean one. Now the war is over, and opportunities are To take advantage of these opportunities will require that our thinking shall be directed to methods of accomplishment. There are always difficulties to be met; but our business as citizens it to find ways to meet those knocking at our door. difficulties. Take this matter of the lingerie business, and the proposal to house it'in the Town Hall. This is a bold move; but it must be remembered that the Town Hall has been of little value since the day - Picture when the fixed seats were installed. shows have come and gone; and a fringe of have attended nomination meetings; but in the main the building has been used very little, Soon we are to have a picture show specially built; and, from reports we hear, it will be well run. The assembly hall at the High School provides } ample accommodation for public meetings of a municipal character; and dances or euchre parties. Our churches are well fitted for social gatherings. Something could be done along the line of tax exemption, for a given period, to encourage house building. Far-sighted citizens will not boost the price of building lots unduly. Every new citizen is one more to pay a share of local taxes. Every new citizen must be an additional customer in the business of the town. * Port Perry is the place for investment. Lucky stock buyers may make a "killing" in the mining area--and unlucky investors are numerous, Here you can watch your investment; and help local matters in ways that will permanently increase your values. When one thinks of the courage of the men of the town after the great five of 1886, our advea- ture is small. They built on faith; and actually many of the builders were carried by the banks-- with interest added to principal for some years. Of course those were days when luxuries were few, and transportation was very limited. There were fewer ways to spend money, and living was on a simpler scale. That road to fortune is still open; and, although at times a bit rough, it is nearly always safe. One false philosophy has to be overcome--tak- ing it for granted that "boys will be boys" and that misuse and destruction of property at the waterfront and elsewhere is an evil that must be endured. Severe treatment should be accorded to those who misbehave themselves in this fashion-- and the same policy is needed in the conduct of the town dump. A few fines, for violation of public good, would help straighten out such mat- ters as these, If plans are carried out as expected, Port Perry will have one of the most beautiful parks for many miles around. But it will require care after it is made. Buying ,at home, employing home people, and < playing into each other's hands will be a paying and happy policy, This is the optimistic note that can produce pleasing results. us of \ WASTE PAPER COLLECTION TUESDAY, APRIL 30th. You ean do yourself (and many others) a favor by tying up your accummulation of waste paper in secure bundles; and placing those bundles by the sidewalk in front of your premises next Tuesday morning--APRIL 30th, Modern life uses immense quantities of paper. It would be most unfortunate, if once used, it could not be used again. But, what we formerly burned as rubbish, can now he remade into at- tractive paper products, Chemistry does that business well. Fats in containers, and tied bundles of rags are also accepted. Incidentally, some dollars are secured for the paper thus gathered; dollars used in patriotic ° and welfare work, Myr, Robert Johnston has done a fine plece of work in this matter for several collections, We thank him, "7 ' people Department of Pensions (United Church Observer) The United Church of Canada has a Pension Fund for her ministers. It is an expression of Christian brother- hood. Every minister pays into it a portion of his salary. The minister with a large salary pays more than the minister with a small salary. Yet each, on retirement, draws from the Fund on an equal basis--$20.00 a year for each year of service. In addition to the minister's dues, there are four other sources of rev- enue for the Pension Fund: Congre- gational assessments, an annual grant from The United Church Publishing House, a proportion of the Missionary and Maintenance Fund, and interest on investments. Interest on invest- ments has declined in recent years, lowering the income from this source. To make up for this decline in revenue' and to repair the damage done to the Fund during the depression, additional capital is needed. The laymen of the Church are canvassing the constitu- ency for 8% million dollars, beginning VILLAGE OF PORT PERRY APRIL 28 to SEPTEMBER 29, 1946 WHEREAS the Village Council has authorized me to issue a Proclamation requesting the citizens to observe a period of Daylight Saving for the current year commenc- ing at 2 o'clock a.m, Sunday, April 28th, and continuing ~ until 2 o'clock a.m. on Sunday, September 29th. To carry out this request of the Village Council it will be necessary that all clocks and watches he advanced one hour at 2 o'clock a.m. on Sunday, April 28th, 1946. The Village Council most respectfully asks the hearty co-operation of all classes of citizens In making a success of this movement for the public benefit, : Proclaimed pursuant to the instructions of the Village Council this 17th day of April 1946. PROCLAMATION DAYLIGHT SAVING FRED E. RESSOR, Reeve. GOD SAVE THE KING. April 28th, When this is secured the Fund will be on a sound basis, The minister spends seven years at College and is rarely ordained before he is thirty years of age, After pay- ing College debts, bringing up a fam- MOASE--ANDERSON carnations, Miss Beverley Anne Rus- ily, providing transportation, he has sell, New Toronto, was flower girl, at- " little left for his old age. An actu-| In the United Church, Port Perry,|tired in pink taffeta, carrying a cas- arially sound Pension Fund will enable the Church to guarantee the minister on retirement the annuity promised him. Ministers do not object to hard work, No sacrifice is too great for 'them to make for the Kingdom of God so long as they are assured that the Fund to which they have contributed during their lifetime will not leave them at the end of the day dependent on public or private charity. Tuesday, of Re, Mrs, with fin MARRIED Phyllis Anderson, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Ira Anderson, became the bride onse, Toronto Walter Moase, Rev. F, G. Joblin and|Th Rev, Clifford Smith, officiated. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white brocaded taffeta Queen of Scots headdress, She carried 1a cascade of white roses. Miss Helen Henry, of Drayton, attended her, at- tired in pale blue sheer, carrying pink April 28rd, 1946, Miss P ? as, Glenn Moase acted as best man, shers were Ross Wooldridge and Douglas Dale. Mrs, Anderson receiv- ald Beverley Moase, son of and the late sweet peas, own ary rtip veil caught to a topcoat, grey accessories, cade of forget-me-nots and sweet ed in a mauve costume with corsage of yellow roses and mauve aweet peas, e groom's mother wore lime green with corsage of coral roses and mauve For travelling, the bride changed to a grey crepe dress, cerise and fur been taken for granted. thought. and finally seventeen years ago hospital and has been carrying on During these years the Hospi disposal. Mrs. Whitmore is still more another change is rapidly to leave Port Perry so he can | course. d During all these years, a publ surrounding Townships has sibility in operating our Hospital, closed. It is badly needed and HOSPITAL NOTES TIME BRINGS CHANGES Through the passing of years, the Port Perry Hospital has By most people in Port Perry and the surrounding district, the Hospital here has hardly been given a It was here to be used in case of need, but everyone hoped that need would not arise for them. . ; Cl : | This public, much needed institution has been provided for ast week's issue) all spoke brieflp. us by one person after another. Mrs. Swan carried on for a number of years without much assistaance. Then Miss Fisher took over, Mrs. Whitmore took over the ever since, tal has maintained a high degree of efficiency considering the limited funds and equipment at their operating the Hospital, but once approaching. Mrs, Whitmore's only son is about ready to attend college and Mrs, Whitmore plans ive with her during his college Se RT | ic benefit to this Village and the been carried on by one woman, through years of depression and prosperity, war and peace. The time has come when citizens must assume some respon- for it must not be allowed to be serves a large territory which would be without hospital service. A most enjoyable meeting of Port Perry -Business Men's Association was held at the Sebert House on Wednes- day evening of last week, It was the Annual Supper get-together. Mr. Sam Griffen presided; and the business reports and agenda were well arranged, and carriéd forward in good parliamentary style. In his chairman's address, Mr. Grif- fen noted the changes among -the citi- zens during the past year, first citing the removal by death of many who were with us a year ago, including Fred Ferguson, W. H. Harris, George Raymes, Thomas Raines, William Rodman and Harold Brock. He next read the names of those who paid the supreme sacrifice: William Willard, Ray Hillier, Glen MacMaster, Tom Hayden, Fred An- drews, George Dodsley, T. WW. Leahy, Roy Whiteside, Murray Spears, Bill Aldred, George Mulligan. The company stood in silence after the reading of these names. New members were introduced, and business changes noted. The Venture Restaurant has passed into the hands of the Kerry family. Robertson Elec- tric is newly established here, The Taylor eating house has been taken over by Wm. Taylor's sons -- Jimmy and Bill, Harry Peel has purchased the, Parrish Hardware business, Gil- mour & Handson have set up a new plumbing and heating concern. Mur- ray Williams has bought what was known as the Standard Garage. Keith Hooey is carrying on in a garage erected by himself. A new and im- rtant Min is the Lakeside nitting Company, operated" by Mr.' Tease and his sons, The Massey- Harris agency has been taken over by Mr. Morrow; and Mrs, Morrison has gold her drugstore business to Mr. Bruton, brother of Rev, E. G. Bruton, Rector of the Church of the Ascension. "The reports by the 1945-46 officers showed that the usual activities had been carired on, particularly in the matter of the annual sports day. Good work of improvement had been carried forward at the Fair Grounds-- on the three-way method of payment of costs--Business Men, Fair Board, and Council. , Also a goodly sum ($226) was contributed to the Sick Children's Hospital Fund, An outstanding feature of the pro- ceedings was the address by Reeve Fred Reesor, in which he outlined the heavy program which is being faced by this year's Council, Merely listing the activities which are being considered is sufficient to show tlie greatness of the task before the Councillors, In the water supply problem, ar- rangements are being made to dig a test well, with a view to discovering a sufficient supply of drinking water to meet Port Perry needs, This is the first step. A flow of 100 gallons per minute will be required, Next in importance is the unveiling of the Palmer Memorial on August 14th,; an event which will tax all our | resources, Next comes the possible establish- ment of a lingerie factory of a size able to employ from fifty to one hun- dred persons. , The startling sugges- tion has been made that the company be offered the use of the Town Hall as temporary quarters, If sufficient help can be secured the company would build its own factory. Arrangements have been about completed to purchase the Chinese restaurant building for a treasurer's office and hydro building, Reeve Reesor says that the best way to lower the Hydro rates will be for our people to use more power. With this idea in view, the Reeve proposes to open a showroom in the new.offices for the display of electric lighting and other supplies, - This opportunity for display will Qe offered to the mer PORT PERRY BUSINESS MEN'S MEETING the business; but wishes to promote greater use of electricity. The problem of how best to retain and finance the Port Perry Hospital was brought forward. It is not per- missible for the town to buy it; but a municipal grant can be given; and as- sistance may be forthcoming from Reach, Cartwright and Scugog. The proposal is to set up a Hospital Board, which shall have power to purchase the property; and make necessary ar- rangements for financing by public subscription, and sudh other feasible methods. Another feature mentioned by the Reeve was the possibility of securing a factory for the making of metal brake linings. This matter is incom- plete as to detail as yet. Reverting to the water supply Reeve Reesor was of the opinion that the Engineer's report could be helpfully amended; and suggested that a new Fire Truuk with pump be purrhased, When the waterworks was first in- stalled many years ago, Port Perry citizens undertook a debt of $40,000, largely for fire protehtion in those days. The concern has developed well; the debt is paid and the business is now operated at a profit. If we can secure a good water sup- ply for $62,000, it will be a good in- vestment--the best starting point for what should be an,era of prosperity in Port Perry. In connection with Chiropractor Day the Reeve suggested open stores; lighted windows; and town and store decorations, The Regimental Band will be here, and several prominent persons in public life. If will be a royal Oppormby to extend the good name of Port Perry, and to add to our list of friendships. Next on the program was a pleasing function when Mr. W. M. Letcher and Mrs, Letcher were presented with handsome travelling bags. The pre- sentation was made by Mr. A. L, Mc- Dermott, who read the-following ad- dress: To Mr, and Mrs. W. M, Letcher: We, the Business Men's Association of Port Perry, wish to take this oc- casion to thank you for the excellent service both you and Mrs. Letcher have rendered this village in many various ways. You have served as reeve for some twelve years, also have found time in those strenuous years of municipal life to give Jour devoted service to our Business Men's Association, along with Lodge, Church and any organization which has pro- moted service and good citizenship to Port Perry. . To Mrs. Letcher we wish to express our sincere thanks for her service in community and Church work, the 1.0. D.E,, Library Board, and many times at a sacrifice of pleasure to help in the work which has brought about the kindly feeling of this association to- ward two excellent citizens of Port Perry. v On many occasions of this kind where a presentation is made, it is in Sl that the recipient or re- cipients are about to leave the com- munity but we are very happy to know that this is not the case with Mr. and Mrs. Letcher. operation in any way for the better- ment of Port Perry. Therefore, on behalf of this Asso- ciation, I take pleasure in joy for many years." Mr, prise, idea that while both he and Mrs cirele of friends. chants dealing in electrical supplies. scarf, gift of the groom, The town has no idea of going into the general good. We hope and feel that they will continue to give their co-, resenting to you, Mr, and Mrs, Letcher, these gifts which we hope you will both en- .. Letcher did not immediately make 'his ready response, The pre- sentation was evidently a real sur- When he finally regained his usual composure, he emphasized the Letcher had been able to render some gervice ag citizens, they had gained in experience, and in securing a wider Chiefly, there was the satisfaction of accomplishment for He urged the SAMUEL FARMER Editor and Publisher younger men to take up public service, assuring them that it would add to life's interests. ! Mr, Letcher referred to what he con- sidered to be the uncertainty of an adequate supply of pure water for | Port Perry. He expressed best wishes for the success of the Council in its work. v3 Reeve Reesor assured Mr. Letcher that modern methods of water dis- covery were such that the sources of supply could be accurately located. The officers (the list appeared in Welcome Home i Word has been received that the steamship Ile De France, which is ex- pected to dock in Canada, this week, 'carrying Canadian soldier, has among its passengers, Tpr. V, J, Mitchell, CAC, Port, Perry; Gnr. R. F. Vernon, RCA, Port Perry. We extend a hearty "Welcome Home" to these young men. Pte. W. J. Rose, of Seagrave, is to arrive on the Lady Rodney. ---------- > Save Waste Paper, "Fats, and Rags. 'Tuesday, April 30, is Port Perry Salvage Day Correction Dear Mr. Farmer: In the Red Cross Financial State- ment of Manchester Branch, which was printed last week, there was an error in Disbursements, Miscellaneous. The total should have been $18.34 in- stead of $6.00. (Mrs. J. E.) Meta Holtby. SCUGOG Sunday was a grand day for Easter and many had the Easter spirit for all the seats were filled at the church ser- vice. Rev. Mr. Cooke's message was very inspiring, and the choir sang two beautiful Easter hymns, The Sunday School lesson was taken by Mr. Cecil Fralick. ' Come next Sunday to the services at church, on Sunday. Rev. E. B. Cooke will be asigsted on Sunday by a Layman from Oshawa. _ Miss Ruth Smith and little sisters Patsy and Sandra, of Toronto, are spending this week with their sister Mrs. Russell Fines. Mr, and Mrs. Lewis and son Nor- man, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, E. Fines and Nor- man is staying for a week. . Mrs, H. Long and Marie spent Tues- day with their counsin Mrs, Demara. Muys, Chilton and son Vernon, and Miss Muriel Chilton; |Mr. and Mrs. Feller and little Judy, of Toronto, were Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. ines, Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Reader and Mr. and Mrs, Owen Reader, and Mrs. Alan Martyn, enjoyed the convention in To- ronto on Sunday afternoon and even- We were glad to see the nice warm rain on Tuesday. It will liven things up and start them growing. PRINCE ALBERT Mr. W. Birnie spent a few days this week in Toronto, A nephew, Graham Howie, carried on the farm work for Mr. Birnie, in his absence. Miss KE. Spence is spending this week at her house in the village, and having some repair work done by Mr. \W. Brown and son. Mrs. Edith McMillan, who before her marriage was Edith Fielding, visited a few days with the three of her sisters, residing in the village, Mr, and Mrs. John Mark of Sea- grave, visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. W. Martyn. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, of Peter- boro, are spending the Easter week at the home of their daughter, Mrs. G. Hunter, . Friends regret to hear of the illness of Mr. Wallie Kilpatrick, who is suf- fering from the effects of a stroke. Another of our old landmarks has just been removed, it being the old building formerly owned by the_late Peter Ensign, and where at one time the school boys loved to stand and watch Mr. Ensign carry on his black- smith business, "and the muscles of his brawny arms were strong as iron bonds." Mr. and Mrs. A. Bond have returned from Toronto to their home here. Mr. Bond is recovering from a recent ill- ness. Their daughter Violet spent Flaster with them. BE Miss Viola McCrea spent Easter with friends in Ottawa, The "Welcome Home Banquet" on the same hours, The Head services next Sunday at 2 and 3 p.m. standard time. On Tuesday evening a very large gathering of friends assembled in the township hall to honour Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Martyn. The music was fur- nished by Mr. Strott, Cecil Fralick, John Burnham and Clem Jeffrey at the piano. The callers were Maurice Fralick and Milton Demara. The fol- lowing address was read: Dear Dorothy and Laverne: "For a long time we have anticipated this happy occasion, "We are glad that two such worthy young people have decided to cast their lots to- i gether, Laverne, you have been endeared to us from childhood, through the school, in church, in sports, and social activi- ties. In each function you have shown a fine strength of character. Your quiet, pleasant, kind and dependable demeanour have won for you the high- est respect of all your associates; you have set an enviable standard of citi- zenship for other boys, Dorothy, we cannot feel that you are a stranger as you have taken part so willingly in our past community life. Now we are indeed pleased to con- sider you really one of us. We are confident this union will have its culmination in lives well be- gun, being developed to an ever higher degree. We shall be proud to call you neighbors and friends. As a more tangible expression of our hopes of joy and happiness in your future married ilfe, please accept tehse gifts (which included a chair, a mirror, stepstool, end table, large blanket, as well as other gifts.) Scugog Community. Dorothy was given a presentation and a couple of showers before this. The play given by Pleasant Point talent, "Aunt Susie Shoots the Works" was very well given and much enjoyed by those present. Proceeds, $26.60, to be used for new kitchenware for the church. Mr, Doyle, of Camp Borden, spent a few pleasant days with Mr. and Mrs. KE. Heayn. Mr. and Mrs, Wilfred Mark, of Port Perry, visited their dauhgter Mrs. O. Jeffrey, on Thursday. Mrs. Wm. Jackson, of Port Perry, spent the week-end with her daughter Mrs. Murray McLaren. Mr, and Mrs. Joe Dowson, visited his sister, Mrs, Jack Manns and Mr, Manns, on Sunday. Mr. Smith, of Toronto, is spending a few weeks with Mr, and Mrs. Don. Crozier, and is building a cottage for himself. ' Mr. and Mrs. Clark Ross and Karen, of Pickering, spent the week-end with peg parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Fra- ick, A Mr. David Kight, of Port Perry, is spending a few weeks with his sister, Mrs. Herman Midgley. little village. Dr. Dymond. April 18th, to honor our returned boys proved an outstanding event in our This was an occasion when everyone in the community showed their co-operation to the ex- treme and the committee are to con- gratulated for the fine success of the evening, Some one-hundred and fifty people were present, and at a little past seven o'clock all the long tables were occupied in the church basement which had been tastefully decorated in red, white and blue. Rev. Mr. Smith was chairman. Among the numbers on.the program were violin and piano music by Mr. and. Mrs. B. Snelgrove, solos by Mrs. L. Munro, community singing, and a most inspiring talk by Toasts and other short speeches were also given by different ones. Then came the presentation to our boys. Each was given a beautiful silver plate with his name engraved thereon, and "from Prince Albert Com- munity, 1946." Following is the list of names. Some from a distance were unable to be present: Clarence Butson, Wellington Midgley, Gerald. MéCrea, Albert Harper, Murray Luke, Cecil Newnham, Allen Bond, Barrie Hawie, H. Oyler, Mr. Munro, Mrs. Lotys Munro, Mr. Bonnell, Mr. Thompson, Mel. Heayn, Myrtle Station Mr. S. G. Saywell brought an earn- est and inspiring Easter message to his congregation on Sunday morning. The theme was "Love conquers over sim", Next Sunday, April 28th, Rev. P. L. Jull, of Brooklin, will conduct a com- munion service for the four appoint- ments in Myrtle church at 3 p.m, Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Murray and baby Neil were with Hamilton relatives from Thursday evening until Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Reader and two children, of Peterborough, were week-end guests of Elwood and Mrs. Masters. Mrs. George Williams, Miss Doreen Williams, and Mr. Lingard, of Toron- to, were Easter guests of Mrs, Wil- liams' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Britton, . Mrs. Robert Payne, Gary and Susan, of Toronto, were with the Harrison family and Mrs. R, Long from Good Friday until Monday. Myrtle friends were shocked to learn on Thursday of the sudden pass- ing on Wednesday evening of Mrs. George T, Wolfe, at her Toronto home, Surviving are the three daughter, Mrs. P. J. Leighton (Margaret), Mrs. J. C. McCarthy (Kathleen), and Mrs. M. A. McCarthy (Georgina). Mr. Wolfe passed on two years ago last October. For a number of years the Wolfe family have spent their sum- mers on their country estate, half a mile east of the village. Mr. Ralph Milner was an invited guest at Seagrave Sunday School on « Sunday, Mr. Percy Collins started on Mon- day to take a mechanical course in Toronto, Mrs. John Warren visited Mrs, Roy Hope, in Reach, over the week-end, The flowers were lovely at the Mr. and Mrs. Albert Marchant and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Marchant, of Osha- wa, were Easter Sunday eallers at the Dave Luery home. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Williams and Mr. Mrs. Louie Cassidy, of Brooklin, was a visitor at the W. J. Cook home on Sunday. (continued on page 5) a ree PR YT I ir >) rs pr A Ta a 2