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aed ana Ll taal ! i Hn, tI PANE I a BE, i | H i AR be ey EPA inc po RE vf ec Er ES Watch your label; it tells whea your Subscription expires. $2.00 per year in advance 5 cents a single copy. Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa. pe EDITORIAL WHAT DRINK CAN DO The Harris trial has resulted in a verdict of "not guilty", and Lorne Harris is a free man-- physically. But as long as he lives, and as long as those live who associated with him in that roistering night they will be terrible evidence of the truth of that realistic text--"Wine is a mocker; strong drink is raging; and whosoever is deceived there- by is not wise." People, who enjoy intoxicating liquor, sneer at prohibitory and regulatory laws; and blame the "fanatics" for these controls. But the fact is that the excesses of the drinkers are the real and only cause of regulations and prohibitions. Just now intoxicating liquor has a strangle hold on thousands upon thousands of Canadian people. There should be further investigation of this case, The murderer (or murdereds) of Mrs. Lyons have not yet been discovered and convicted. LE BEE CONTROLLING FLOODS Billions of dollars have been spent in plans and buildings to control floods. And now the report comes that the billions have been largely wasted so far as flood control is concerned. Why? The answer is simple. High dams are built to hold back the waters as they rush down the streams and rivers to flood the lands on the lower levels. When the great dams are first built and the huge water basins are formed the theory of flood control by dams seems to be justifed. But the water continues to rush in from the swollen streams; and each freshet carires with it great loads of silt and debris. ° Naturally, the basin fills up from the bottom, and its water hold- ing capacity grows less and less in its original area. Then 'spreading begins, and in some cases more land is flooded than the dam is supposed to protect. : There is another unfortunate phase of this mat- ter. When the dams are first advocated, thé argument for their construction is double--flood control and hydro power production. - In actual operation, these two results cannot be produced at the same time. Flood control re- quires an empty basin to receive the flooding waters. Power production needs a full head of water, i It has taken enormous expenditure and many years of experience to discover these very un- satisfactory conditions. Now, the question is-- What can be done about it? } : Briefly, the answer is--keep the water more fully where it originally falls. Of course, that is neither totally possible nor desirable. But there is a difference between proper drainage and badly gullied fields. Now the day has come when upland farmers, and governments, must turn their attention to the control of floods at their source. That will be a tremendous task; but more effective and less cost- ly. * * * THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE On and after October 1st, 1946, The Times- Gazette, of Oshawa, will become a daily paper. The management of that newspaper has been energetic and has been carried on in the interests of Oshawa and surorunding communities. The generous and practical support of the ad- vertisers has proved a thorough appreciation of the service rendered by the Times-Gazette. We wish the new venture success, and continued good service, * & 3 @ MEDICAL MEN The task of the medical man grows greater as the years pass. The life span has been lengthenad for this generation; but we are increasingly de- pendent on doctors for general good health, and long life. Community co-operation in matters of health is onc of the outstanding problems of social interest. If this tendency is to be prevented from becom- ing a great financial burden in Canada, simple, direct control of sanitation and similar matters must be exercised. The Medical Officer of Health should be given power to use authority for prevention of disease caused by carelessness. In addition, there needs to be education along the lines of the "Do's" and "Don't" of health living. One feature needs greatest emphasis :-- more rest. t FAMOUS CHIROPRACTOR LAYS, CORNERSTONE FOR COLLEGE WING Toronto, Sept. 19th -- Today Dr. Walter Sturdy of Vancouver, B.C., President of the Canadian Association of Chiropractors, laid the cornerstone of the new $125,000 addition to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic Col- lege at 262 Bloor St. West, Toronto. Dr. Sturdy's son, W. R. N. Sturdy, is attending the College's four-year course. He was the first Mercantile Marine Naval Cadet in the British Empire to enroll for aviation and came out with a D.F.C, and Bar, two cita- tions and was awarded wings in the Polish Air Force. Officiating at the ceremony were R. B. Keefe, Director of School Attend- ance of the Department of Education of Ontario, Dr. S. F. Sommacal, Vice- President of the Canadian Association of Chiropractors, Dr. J. A, Henderson, Registrar and Business Administrator and a host of other dignitaries. The College will accommodate 260 students. ------ EP GP re SALVATION ARMY PROCEEDING WITH RURAL UNIT PLAN ORGANIZATION Enlargement of the Salvation Army field to include rural areas in Canada under the Rural Service Unit plan, an- nounced in April, is now being proceed- ed with, it was announced here by Lt. Col. H. Charles Tutte, Salvation Army National Public Relations De- partment head. This is a broad-guage, long--range plan to eventually broaden the aetivi- ties of The Salvation Army to small communities where there ars no social service facilities," said Colonel Tutte. "Organizational personnel is being in- structed in and assigned to this under- taking. In the next few years we hope to have Rural Service Units in hundreds, possibly several thousand, rural communities." The plan involves the setting up of committees of citizens to work with The Salvation Army in meeting rural social service needs. Special attention will be paid to the health of children. The trained personnel of The Salvation Army and its institutional facilities for those of all ages and both sexes will be available to units, ; "A portion of the $2,000,000 fund it is hoped to raise in Home Front Ap- peal campaign across Canada this year is to be applied to Rural Service Unit extension," said Colonel Tutte. "Financial help for The Salvation Army's work comes largely from the professional, merchant and working classes, there being few large donors of funds," he said. "To all who have helped or will help we are truly grate- ful. With Salvation Army humani- tarian activities being carried on at an annual loss now exceeding a million dollars I can assure supporters that they are sharing in work that is of great social importance to Canada." Colonel Tutte is retiring at the end of October after 38 years as a Salva- tion Army officer during which he served in appointments from coast to coast. The 'Lunge that Used to Be. (Yes, this is the story as told to me, Of the 'Lunge that in Scugog used to be.) (1) There lived a 'Lunge in Lake Scugog And that 'Lunge was fair to view-- His girth was all of twenty-eight And his length was fifty-two. For year on year that 'Lunge had dwelt In the depths of Scugog Lake With myrad brothers, sisters and all, Save Rivas whom the Spoon would take. Yes, day by day, men dropped that y Spoan And took from the Muskies there, Pals that had lived years side by side: Grandpa Muskie, or maiden fair. Till such was the fame of Lake Scugog For the 'Lunge that Scogog bore That fishers there flocked from near and far-- Yet the 'Lunge but bred the more! (2) But sorrow has come on Scugog shores And reflects on Sengog face: Of the 'Lunge that we knew in yester- year Where can we find a trace? Oh, where are those "Linge of yester- ear Lo Yes, where have they fled and gone ? And Why, dues the mill on Parliment Just roll resignedly on? Or why won't the powers that control Queen's Park And bid for the Tourist Trade Do something to bring back those 'Lunge we knew-- To clean up the mess now made? (Now I'm telling the story of Old Man 'Lunge, But might also have mentioned Bass And the Pickerel 'twas said had been planted there; But--sadly--we'll let that pass.) Well, back to our onions (I mean, our sh)-- Here are the facts of the case: We've now CARP by the thousands and WEEDS like a rug-- Of 'Lunge we have hardly a trace. Soon, hundreds of thousands of Carp twill be; And weeds will stretch shore to SPECTATORS CHEER AS VERDICT GIVEN -- JURY OUT 3% HOURS. Outburst of Pent-Up Feelings Brings Sharp Reprimand from Mr. Justice McFarland--Defence Counsel A. W. S. Greer, K.C,, in Three and a Half Hours Address to Jury, Advances Suggestion Murder of Mrs. Audrey Lyons was a "Two-Man Job" -- Contends Robbery Was Motive. By Jean Southworth, Times-Gazette Staff Reporter, Wed., Sept. 18th. "The Court room crowded to over- flowing, Lorne Cecil Harris was last night acquitted of the murder of Mrs. Audrey Lyons as the Assize Court jury at 8:16 p.m. brought in a verdict of not guilty after exactly three and a half hours of deliberation. As the jury foreman, Norman Feas- by, announced the verdict, a burst of applause arose from the predominant- ly female audience. The cheers were cut short by shouts of "Order!" from the court officials and a sharp repri- PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th, 1945 "NOT GUILTY" "That demonstration is a disgrace to the whole system of the administra- tion of justice in the Dominion of Canada," Mr. Justice G. F, McFarland declaerd. "I have never had it happen before and I hope I never have again. It cer- tainly doesn't reflect any credit on the community but rather the greatest dis- credit." His Lordship agknowledged the jury's verdict, stating that he had no comment to make and then turneing to Harris, who stood without any show of emotion in the prisoner's dock, said simply: "Harris, you have been found not guilty. I have no comment to make on your discharge. You may go." Harris' wife, who was seated in her usual place in the front row along with his mother and sister, broke down when the verdict was announced. As her husband was freed she jumped to her feet and with their arms about each other the two left the courtroom mand followed from the Bench. by way of the counsel room." and then pass on to his neighbour. We refer to the address given by Dr. Wendt before the Philadelphia conven- tion under the heading "Science Looks Ahead." When he tells you what secrets has wrested form Dame Nature it is enough to scare you. Compared with what our forefathers knew we are little gods and it looks to me that un- less we are Godlike enough to carry this knowledge there will be hell to pay. What about jet-propelled planes that will go 1500 miles an hour? What about a plane that takes off itself without a pilot and flies around 200 miles or so and then comes back and lights down where it started from with '| pictures of all it saw and a record of measurements ? Well read it your self, this is only a start." What a won- derful thing imagination is!--Editor. Myrtle Station Thank Offering services will be held shore i next Sunday, Sept. 29th at 11 a.m. and Unless someone acts! Well, WHO will[7.30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Fletcher, Oshawa, i .; be? I caw' . will preach at both esrvices. Mrs. (As for me, 'G do any more). Crawford, of Oshawa, will be the "Oh, 'tis sad," said the 'Lunge I men- tioned first, "When I think of our glorious past: If the Government won't do a thing for this lake HOW: LONG ARE WE GOING TO LAST? M. Bruce McCausland, (St. Christopher and Toronto-- + but resident in Community Memorial Hospital this past three weeks.) Through Mr. McCausland's sojourn in the Hospital here, an interesting coincidence occurred. He and Mr. C. V. Lindsay are again living in the same town! Some time before Great War I, both lived in Treherne, Mani- toba: Charlie practised law, Bruce ran the paper. Both moved and hadn't met again in all the years till now-- and 1300 miles away. South Ontario Plowing Match The South Ontario Plowing Match will be held this year at the farm of Elmer Powell, (south of Columbus) on Thursday, October 10th. The prize list is being published, and comprises a large list of events, If interested, write the Secretary, W. S. Croxall, Brooklin, Ontario. ----------e OEP eee ee I The Port Perry Lions Club has open- ed the 1946--47 year in helpful fas- hion, by giving $600 to the Hospital, $100 to the Port Perry Band, and $26 to the Salvation Army. The Lions are holding their meet- ings in the Community Room of the Public Library, x Honour has been conferred on the Club as Lion Cecil Ptolemy has been made District Deputy. He will be the speaker at the next meeting on Friday evening, Here is an interesting contribution: "The Lions Magazine this month has article that every Lion should read-- soloist in the morning and the Kedron choir will sing in the evening. A pleasant evening was spent in the Sunday School room on Wednesday of last week when a fair number gath- ered to enjoy a sing-song led by Mr. Saywell, Later, the Woman's Asso- ciation served rolls, weiner and corn on the cob. We are glad to be able to tell you that Mrs. Elwood: Masters is improv- ing after receiving quite severe bruises when she unfortunately fell down a flight of stairs on Tuesday avening of last week, Her mother, Mrs. Robert Gray, of Pontypool, is with her this week. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Eyers were in Toronto on Friday evening to see Albert's brother Jack, who is ill in St. Michael's Hospital, + Mr. and Mrs, Russell Hill and daughter Patrica, of Cleveland, Ohio, have been holidaying for the past two weeks with relatives, Mr, and Mrs. O. Lane. : Mrs, Mary Banner, whose home is near the Rouge Hill, spent the week- end with her sister, Mrs. Fannie Ire- land. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Conlin, of Prospect, visited on Sunday with their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John Quinn, Cpl. L. Leach, C.W.A.C., who has been visiting with her friend, Miss M. Harrison, for a couple of weaks, re- turned to her home in Hamilton, on Thursday, She is expecting to re- ceive her\discharge after four years of service, ) Mr. ad Mrs. Leonard Dalby and children, of Oshawa, were guests of Myrtle relatives on Sunday. The Dave Luerys were in Whitby on Sunday, luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Holliday. "Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hughson, ac- companied by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bray, of Raglan, spent the week-end with relatives in Trenton and Tweed. Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Bradley spent Sunday evening with their daughter, Mrs. Reggie Cook and Mr. Cook, at their home in Toronto. Mrs. J. Compbell of Seaforth, has returned home after a pleasant week spent with Mr, and Mrs, F. C. Wilson. of Toronto, were week-end guests of their son David and his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moore, of Hawke- stone, were visitors on Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Albert Eyers and Mr. Eyers. Mrs, Moore is remaining until the end of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Masters of Bowmanville, spent the week-end with Elwood and Mrs. Masters. Other _visitors on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Manley Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. H. Masters, of Oshawa. . Mrs, R. Mason and children, Brad and Donna, returned to their home in Trenton on Wednesday after a happy holiday with her parents, R. A. and Mrs. Cox, Congratulations to Mrs. R. S. Long who was eighty-three years young on Monday. Congratulations are also in order to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cook who cele- brated very quietly their sitxy-first wedding anniversary on Wednesday, September 26th. ) Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Moore of Long Beach, Calif, are making their head- quarters at the Harold Hamilton home while visiting among relatives at Oshawa, Toronto, St. Thomas. A pleasant evening was spent at the Harold Hamilton home on Saturday, when thirty relatives and friends from Oshawa and Brooklin gathered there. Bridge was enjoyed and this was followed with weiners, rolls and corn on the cob, Picking corn for the canning factory is the order of the day. It's a good crop this year. Church of Ascension Harvest Home On Sunday, September 22nd, the Church of the Ascension was most beautifully decorated for the Annual Harvest Thanksgiving Services. An abundance of fruits, vegetables, grain and flowers adorned the Church, re- presenting the harvest of 1946, Large congreagtions joined in both services of the day. In the morning the Suf- fragan Bishop, the Rt. Rev. A. R.{. Beverley, D.D., was the celebrant at the Communion service. He spoke on the subject of Christian Stewardship and Christian Giving. His sermon was fully illustrated from Holy Serip- ture, by which he pointed out that the Chritsian's duty is always to give, to give willingly and to give proportion- ately. "It is more blessed to give than to receive", were the words of our rd. The evening service was conducted by the rector. The choir, in beautiful tones, sang the Harvest anthem. In his sermon, the retcor drew two pic- tures from the Harvest lessons, that of the "year crowned with God's good- ness", and of the "Bon of Man sitting on a cloud, wearing a golden crown." These two cannot be separated and we are thus reminded that we must al- ways live as "being with Christ", with ever thankful hearts. "Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life." -- Old Coupons-- Coupons still valid in the old book are: S1 to 26 for Sugar and preserves; R18 to 21 for Butter and Q1 to 4 for meat, according to the Rationing ad- ministration, They also announce that no additional coupons in the old Mr. and Mrs. David Duchemin Sr. ration books will be declared valid. A 3 £1 ' Fg 45. aaa aa a niet i aaa a aa Lapa lias bh ath TA ¥ ¥ ' Vr § § SAMUEL FARMER Editor and Publisher Presentation at PROSPECT On Monday evening of this week, Miss Kate Orchard and Mr. Arthur Orchard were presented with the fol- lowing address from the Prospect community, in recognition of many good services. "Dear Miss and Mr. Orchard: We, your friends and neighbours of Prospect have gathered here to-night to spend a social hour with you be- fore you leave our community. We cannot realize that it is twenty- eight years since you came to live among us, During those years, we have always known that we could count on your support in any under- taking of our church and that you would always lend a helping hand to a friend or neighbour in need. We are going to miss your friendly greeting at the Church door each Sunday. Our Women's Association is losing a valued member and President in you, Miss Orchard, and we cannot forget your years of faithful service on the Church Board, Mr. Orchard. We are pleased that you are not go- ing far from us and feel certain that you will come back to join us on many occasions. We know that you will form many lasting friendships in your new home as you have done here at Prospect. Our wish for you is that you will enjoy you new home and less strenuous life to the full, : We want you to have some tangible reminder of your former friends and so we ask you to accept these gifts which can but partially show our esteem and affection for you. Signed on behalf of Prespect Com- munity, (Mrs. R. B.) Jean Holtby." Miss Orchard and her brother ex- pect to move to Port Perry this week. GREENBANK Rev. Mr. Wallace has been in Montreal the last two weeks attending the General Council of the United Church of Canada. Mr. Wallace had the honour of being appointed delegate from the Lindsay Presbytery. Mr. and Mrs, Norman Jacobs were recent guests of Miss A. Harmon. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Beare and each Institute member taking her turn at speaking, reciting or singing. This proved to be very humorous. Mrs. Norman Lyle then read the following address: "Dear Mrs. Beare,-- We, the Honeydale Women's Insti- tute members have gathered here to- day in recognition of your services in our Institute, as one of its first mem- bers ten years ago. You have always gave unstintingly of your home and also of your time in each undertaking and it has always been well done. Those six war years have been very tedious to you. as you had not always been in the best of health, yet you never shrunk from what you considered to be your duty. Now as you have decided to take a well-earned vacation, we ask you to accept this gift as a remembrance of your fellow Institute members. Signed on behalf of Honeydale Women's Institute" Mrs. Beare received a very lovely black leather purse and money, and very graciously acknowledged this gift. A very tasty lunch was then served by the hostess. Canadian Legion Flourishes in the Maritimes by Doug Smith Hustling, bustling and sometimes belligerent, two Canadian Legion pro- vincial conventions, in Charlottetown and Kentville, N.S, have gone into history in a display of veteran strength never before seen in the Maritime provinces. Attended by Major General C. B. Price, Dominion President, with accom- panying staff, the conventions dealt with vital topics such as housing and employment. They showed a broad- mindedness in their discussions in that they did not contain themselves to veterans' problems alone but discussed everyday affairs that are necessary for the welfare of the people as a daughter, of Toronto, visited Mr. and Mrs. R. Beare, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Theo Cragg and fam-* ily of Toronto, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Blake Cragg. . Mrs. Racraft in Toronto last week. : Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lee, Toronto,! Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wilson and son of Epsom, visited Mr. and Mrs. Tyson Lee on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Selby Wren, of Ux- bride, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Phoenix on Sunday. Mrs. N. Newland, our only war bride was expected to arrive early this week from Belgium. A shower will be given her this Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Bacon. We welcome her to the community. The W. A. met on Tuesday after- noon at the home of Mr, and Mrs. St. John, Mrs. J. Ianson's group was in charge. KIWANIS KARNIVAL The Kiwanians of Oshawa are stag- ing an outstanding Carnival on Friday and Saturday of this week (Sept. 27- 28) in the Oshawa Arena. The list of attendance prizes is very attractive:-- . . splendid attendance prizes given away absolutely Free "every hour on the hour". Prizes include: Electrolux, Mido Watch, Radio, Bulova Watch, 2 $26.00 awards, half a dozen pairs of Nylons, pair of Blankets, Presto Cooker, Sat of Dishes, Waffle Iron and Parker "61", The Booth Prizes are better than ever this year, -- we are featuring scarce articles, Those who attend this Carnival will have a good time; and will chip in to help the Kiwanians with their excel- lent welfare work. PRESENTATION MRS. E. BEARE HONOURED ' On Friday afternoon, Sept. 20th, about twenty-vve members of the! Honeydale Womens Institute met at' the home of Mrs. Oliver Watson to ex-' tend best wishes to one of their mem- bers, Mrs. E. Beare, on her departurt from the community. Beare and Mrs. Lawson Honey, the President, each with] a lovely corsage. Two contests, conducted by Mrs. Bruce Beare, were enjoyed; the prize winners being awarded small candy 'prizes. An impromptu program on the jena of a broom handle was conducted, whole. Proof that while the veteran may ex- press his views on the convention floor he will not tolerate politics entering into Legion activities was exhibited at the Charlottetown convention banquet. Up to that point there had been much heated discussion regarding different viewpoints when two political leaders present as guests asked to speak. Both campaigners started a political tirade against each other. It did not take the veterans one minute to catch on and irrespective of the political lean- ings of the veteran listeners both men were roundly brought to order and forced to desist this line of conversa- tion. Indicative of the desire for the vet- erans of both wars to work in a com- mon cause was the election of capable young men to the executive posts to- gether with a fair proportion of: the older Legionarys. It was evident that the younger veteran is still conscious of service dis- cipline and shuns parades by the greater attendance of oldsters on these occasions, Howaver, they were heard from on the convention floor with a soundness that behoves well for the Legion in the Maritimes. While service rank means nothing in the Legion it was noticeable that confidence in service ability for lead- ership was recognized in the election at P.E.L. of Lt. Colonel Dave Stewart, former Commanding Officer in the field of the Argyle and Sutherland Regi- ment, to the position of chairman of their executive. A quiet-spoken hum- orous yet determined veteran, he is a good asset to the Legion, Also much in the public eya at the Nova Scotia convention was Major Cyril Kennedy of Truro, who lost his right arm when with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders. A former Bisley shot and thought to be out of shooting competitions now he shook everybody at a competition recently by using a tripod and shooting 98 out of a pos- sible 100. En route from Ottawa General Price and his party stopped off at Moncton where the local branch played host in a manner that was outstanding for its hospitality and efficiency. Later the Mrs. Watson presented both Mrs, ' Dominon Presdent was singularly of the city of Moncton by Mdyor G. S. Bridges. This gasture to tie Legion leader was very much appreciated. At present there are more than 30,000 paid-up members in the Mari- honoured by being offered lor 6.5 (Continued 'on page 4) me on Sr eh WA a a Ay Me Aoi ~ I ome hs pe i 4 Lf A Rh ' Ba re Lia