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2 a oe ey af at HERE. 4 ~~ SAMUEL FARMER Editor and Publisher VIC 0 Eee Jc EE . haere I, DARE EE TTT Er EE BLE do 5) BN £3. ani : HIRE MEERA ET ' PORT PERRY S EOE EEE EE EEE EEE EE EERE EEE EEE PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26th, 1948 1 BF BON OW OI Watch your abel; it tells when your . Subscription expires, y ' 4 $2.00 per year in advance. 6c. single copy. . " Authorized as Second Class Mail X - = Post Oflice Department, Ottawa, : - I | BBY 6 BF OF BF JN BON | SEAN a Loe BT TOBE TORT TT Canadian Legion EUCHRE and DANCE at the Port Perry High School, FRIDAY, MARCH 12th, 8.30 p.m. EDITORIAL ' " Now that the campaign for a SKATING RINK BUSINESS new rink is off to a good start, it is expected that the "Plan and possessed, if the Cost", and the "Location" Committee will act quickly and efliciently, The burning of the Paisley unfortunate," as it removed a striking example of what can be done by a com- munity smaller than that of Port Perry. But the methods adopted in the Paisley project should be Rink was most available and useful. There is very much to be done in this desirable "undertaking, not the least item of which will be to find where and at what cost necessary materials This will be particularlly true in the matter of lumber, as the unshrinking will be available. variety is scarce. Fortunately the project is backed by men of practical experience, who know requirements; "and know where to look for materials to fill those requirements. : : Competent organization will be an carly neces- sity as a basis of financing--a matter that could profitably be considered at the next meeting called by the Business Men's Association to dis- cuss skating rink matters. When the present rink was built, there was a whole hearted support and enthusiasm shown by all citizelis dnd local organizations. will be essential for the success of the new under- Judging by the comments regarding last Thursday's meeting there is general satisfaction as to the results of the gathering; and appreciation of the good move of the Business Men's Associa- tion in taking the initiative in the matter. It is particularly pleasing to see that the younger men of the town are promoting the pro- " taking. ject. ; . : eo 0 oo THESE ARE THE CAPITALISTS In its annual report the other day, the Bell Telephone Co. of Canada, announced these inter- esting facts: Total number of shareholders" 84,439. Total number living in Canada 33,013. Stock held by these Canadians At a conservative estimate, those 33,013 share-- 'holders in this country would, with their families, certainly represent well over 100,000 Canadians, and they are not concentrated in one city or in CAN What political capital. tated objective prevailing spirit living. And cer is principally throughout the western world today is steadiness. What we are getting is hysteria or a very close approach to it, whipped up, by those who see in the situation only a golden opportunity to make Tt is these thrifty people that would be dis- socialists had their way. These are the real capitalists, * 0° rr DO IT OURSELVES (Regina Leader-Post) needed in Canada and It would be wrong to suggest that the current feeling of discontent in Canada has. been deliber- ately planned and fomented by those whose dic- is to encourage disruption, It would net be wrong to suggest that it' is they who are deriving the greatest satisfaction from the of unrest. © Certainly governments haye a responsibility in a period of uncertainty such as this, government policies are a factor in the cost of tainly governments should take Certainly what ever wise and practicable action iles at: their disposal. + But to adopt That spirit or can be met utterly wrong. wise the people, mainly buy and and encourage the idea, which many political spokesmen are doing now, that the entire situation is due to government blundering by government action alone, .is Government's are not the principal producers of. goods and services. The people are; and it is like- and not the governments, which consume the goods which they themselves make, If prices ave high or low, it is usually because goods are scarce or plentiful and' consumers are willing to pay the prices sought. When people sho in producing--if w restraint in 'buying, when pro- ducers and businessmen show restraint in pricing, when workers shows restraint in wage demands, when labor and managenfent show purposefulness everyone will be reasonable--this -- = cost of living crisis can be met and overcome. 80.3 Yo . outcomes of the one province but scattered all over the country. There are doctors, plumbers, teachers, farmers, bricklayers, civil servants, miners, widows, and business men. erous support. whole course of our lives. the part of individuals was one of the saddest The recent war Killed a lot of people and maini- "ed a great many more. from which all too few escapé was the disposition to rely too much on governments to order the One type of war wound Loss of self-reliance on war. The appeal for food and funds for the destitute children of Furope deserves gen- 'Boy Scout Demonstrations and Meetings BOY SCOUT NEWS . In honour of Boy Scout Week the . Port Perry troup held an 'open meet- ing" in the High School auditorium, on Tuesday evening last. The parents and friends of the troop 'were invited although very few availed themselves of the great opportunity. The meeting was under the able direction of - the * Scoutmaster, Mr. Ernie' Sulman, and assistant Scout- master W. R. Sonley. The opening ceremony consisted of "flag-break" and the recitation of the Scout Pro- 'mises. One of the most. impressive ceremonies of Scouting. is the investi- ture of recruits into the full mem- bership of the troop. Paul Peel and Murray Gibson were called forward to stand before the Scoutmaster and the Flag. Taking each one individual- ly, Scoutmaster Sulman accepted the promise of each and presented them with the Scout Badge, and pointed out the seriousness of the promise which they had just made and that they were on their honour to keep it, "To do their best to their duty to God and the King, to help other people at all times, and to obey scout law." As- sistant Scoutmaster Sonley placed the scarf on each boy as a symbol that he was now a member of the Port Perry Troup. Revi E. G. Bruton placed a Scout hat on each boy's head and re- minded him that this was a symbol that he was a member of the great brotherhood of Scouting the world over. Patrol Leader Wes. Lane pin- ned the shoulder ribbon, the insigna of the Reindeer patrol, on the tunic of Paul Peel, and Jack- Goode, acting for patrol leader Jack Griffen, of the 5 Gull patrol placed the shoulde \ hon on Murray Gibson, \% "ollowing the opening ceremonies "the troop divided into their respective patrols and went to the corners as- signed them where they carried the routine procedure of marking attend- ance and inspection, Among the games and entertainment the. out- standing feature was the boxing bout rine Gary Lawrence and Philip ~ Poulter. It just goes to show that strength and weight are not always the deciding factor in such a bout, and the winner was the agile Gary. The boys gave a very successful demonstration of a campfire gather- ing. All the troop were seated on the floor of the stage in a large circle with a campfire in the middle and a tent off to one side. Several camp- fire songs were sung, including Boy Scout campfire' song. 'were ready to turnin for the night they filed in line to the tent. Before the closing the Scouts form- ed a ciricle and the Scoutmaster called on Rev. E. G. Bruton to speak to the boys. In a.few words he reminded the boys that the primary thing in the mind of the Founder of Scouting was the fact that one's duty is first of all to God, and Mr. Bruton asked the boys to remember that when they took their solemn promise that duty to God came first.- Rev. W. C. Smith said the closing prayer and the blessing and the meeting came to an end with the National Anthem. From the standpoint of an onlooker this was a very impressive ceremony and an educational evening. We can all afford to take the words of the Scoutmaster, that scouting .is some- thing that has to be lived, amd the parents have a real part to play in the shaping of every-boy's life and can help him to live out his scouting. The lack of interest, as shown by the lack of adults at the meeting, was not only apparent but most appalling. Un- officially it is doubted if even one half of the Scout committee were there. Too often we forget that the boys of to-day are the men of to-morrow., and although "boys will be boys" we have to do our part in helping them to be- come men. A word of congratulation ought to be given here for the very splendid leadership which hai given cheerfully and unstinfingly by the two leaders Ernie Sulman and Bud Sonley. ' ' ee lA -- SCOUT WEEK A SUCCESS IN PORT PERRY, Scout week was brought to a fitting close with a Church Parade this year, at the Presbyterian Church. At the invitation of the Minister, Rev. John Riddell, the Pastor, the Rev. W. C. Smith and his United Church congre- ation, also attended the service at LIOR, or The Group Colors were received by the minister: and placed at the front of the church and words of welcome were spoken by Mr. Riddell: An in- vocation was a Scout song sung by the boys to the tune of Onward Christian Soldiers» ; Addresses were given by. the Cub- master and Scoutmaster, Cubmaster Ploughman spoke both to the boys and the parents, He appealed to the fathers to take mare interest in their e'son's activities, to help them with * As all|their Cub and Scout work, pointing out out that the. boys of today will be the men of tomorrow--the men who will make or mar our Country. The aim .of the Scout leaders is_to teach these lads to live up to thei®Cub and Scout promises and so make them into worthy citizens; but to make a good job of it, it is necessary to have the backing and help of Mother and ad. Since February 22nd was 'Founder's Day, no better opportunity could be found to tell the story of the life of 'the Founder of Scouting, Lord Bade:- Powell of Gilwell. Scoutamster Sul- man told this story as well as pos- sible. B.P. has been dead seven years but his memory will always live as long as there is Scouting and as Mr. Riddell said in his remarks, that Scouting is the youth movement of the "Domocratic way of life. It is likely to last a long, long time. Rev. Mr. Smith with a few well chosen remarks brought the service to a close. | So ends Boy Scout Week, 1948. It is hoped that Scouting has once more shown its value to the community and thé world, and left the impression that is very worthwhile, of the whole- hearted support of every one that has teaching of good citizenship in their hearts. > + CUBLAND ng On Wednesday, Cubland was a-gay and enjoyable evening held in the P.P.H.S. assembly hall, with nearly 100 guests looking on. : . The boys entered with joyous whooping and yelling, but at the call of Akela's Pack, Pack, Pack, they quickly made the Cub Circle for the opening exercises. The regular meeting was: under way the boys going to. their: corners to mark their-books and to be checked on uniform, Chur¢h and Sunday School attendance, clean hands and teeth, hair. combed, shoes = cleaned, clean hanky and behaviour while in their corners. i After marking of attendance books and competition, the boys came into the circle for the purpose of receiving Ralph Cawker into the pack as a Tenderfoot. Jack Wallis and Jack Rodd were invested, both boys giving their Law and Promise and answer- jng the questions in a satisfactory manner, Jo HE Cub instruction followed, Physical training under 8. Ploughman the 'leader, - Signalling. under Gordon Goode, . flags under Stewart Lane, both * assistaant Cubmasters, book- | Fees and Echoes .......... soanhs wd 82.60 {balancing under Murray Woods, knots {under Ellsworth Kennedy, skipping under Jimmy Rider, Instructors | Garnet, Palmer and Foster Rowland,' the senior sixers were busy teaching new .Cubs their law and promise. After the study period the boys Look ipart in a splendid exhibition of a few of the games played at Cubs. There were 86 Cubs present, When the fun parade was over the boys came to the circle again where Stuart Lane assistant Cubmaster, presented Billy Lane, Bob Gibson, David Rider, with their first stars. Murray Woods, or Mike as the boys call him, called the following boys to receive their badges. Collectors -- Garnet Paliner, Reesor, F. Rowland, B. Lane, I. Laughlin, Stan Glass, P. Espie. First Aid--G. Palmer, IY. Rowland. | Homecraft and Toymaker --G,. Pal- | mer. Some of the other boys have near-'! ly: completed their work for badges. | At this time Field Commissioner J. C. Harwood spoke to the boys and gave them some very useful hints on' Cubbing. Our evening then came to a close with the Rev. J. Riddell ad | Rev. W. _.C. Smith ussisting in the closing exercises. We invite apyone to watch Cubbing an Wednesday even- ing at 7 o'clock. Scout week was closed with a very enjoyable Sunday evening service in St. John's Presbyterian Church. We thank you, AKELA | Al Mec- | SCOUT COMMITTEE ~ MEETING A committee meeting of the Boy Scouts was held on Wednesday, Ieb. 18th, after the Cubs open night. Pro- vincial Field Commissioner, Joe Har- wood was guest speaker and the meeting was provided over by the chairman, Dr. Lundy. A number of the Group Committee were present as well as four members of the Scout Mothers' Auxiliary, the Scout and Cub leaders and assistants. The meeting was opened by the chair- man welcoming Mr. Harwood, who spoke on the drive for a larger mem- bership in the Boy Scout movement. The plans for builidng a Scout Hall were discussed with Mr. Harwood and the committee decided to begin in the spring. The Scouts have approxi- mately five hundred dollars to their sredit in the bank, and the Scout Mother's Auxiliary about seven hun- dred dollars. . A more detailed report of the Boy Scout Mothers' Auxiliary efforts in this work will be in next week's issue. Watch for it and give your utmost support to our Boy Scouts. tao -- SCOUT MOTHER'S AUXILIARY The Scout Mother's Auxiliary would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who helped to make their dance and euchre such a treméndous success. . } The following were the prize win- ners at the euchre:. Robert Storry, L. Leahy, Mrs. Weir, Joy Ballard, Mrs. Sarah Kight, Roger Oke, Mrs. Bond, G. D. Bentley, Cecil Ptolemy, 'Electa Birkett, John Gatenby, N. Lyle. : The winners on the dance floor were Ruth Somerville and Lloyd Spears, Elsie Holmes and Ross Sweetman, Mike Oke for diamond socks. An angel cake made by Mrs. A. Cox, was auctioned and realized $11.00, making profits to over $100.00. The Scout Mother's and Executive are well pleased with the support the public has given them in the past, and hope they will continue to support them in the future. - We are working for the boys of to- day and to-morrow, and our one aim is to raise enough funds for the boys to have a building of their own, for their meetings, and for their recreation. So come on all you mothers who have boys' in the Cubs and Scouts, lend your shoulder to the wheel and help us along. : EE pe ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCUGOG CHAPTER, 1.0.D.E. January 15, 1947 to Jan. 15, 1948 Receipts Proceeds from Entertainment Cheque .to Post War Fund ... 250.00 Chéqhe to Navy League ....... "46.00 Cheque to Nat. Institute for the Blind cocoon 97.47 Educational Work te ' Port Perry School ......... 36.61 Donation to Port Perry Memorial Hospital ............. 22,20 $681.49 Excess of Receipts over Disbursements ................ vn $208.50 Bal. on hand, Jan. 15; 1947 ........ 430.50 Bal. on hand, Jan. 16, 1948 ....$728.79 Cheque from Post War Fund for $4066.41 to be used for Food for Britain only. Verna A. Griffen, Treasurer and donations ....... srhesssinsinpuats 288.50 Nat. Institute for Blind Tag Day viens we 97.47 Navy League Tag Day ... ares 46.06 Cheque from Post Wir Fund (Food for Britain) ..... vena, 466,41 : $979.99 Dishursements : Municipal and Provincial Fees and Echoes iio. +8 171.70 Endowment and Lucy Morrison . Memorial Fund ........ we 26,00]. Supplies and Gen. Expenses .... 126.45 New Skating There was a business-like attitude toward the proposal to erect a. new vink in Port Perry when thé matter was discussed at a meeting called by the Business Men's Association on Thursday evening of last week. President Harry Peel struck the keynote of the discussion when he said: "We need a new rink in Port Perry, and we need the support of every organization and every citizen to start the project and keep it going until the building is actually erected, and paid for," } Mr. Peel suggested that if the meet- ing agreed with this proposal, two committees should be set up -- 1, A committee to investigate and report the plan and approximate cost of a skating rink suitable to meet the needs of Port Perry. 2. A committee to con- sider location for the proposed build- ing, and report their findings at a later meeting. The meeting, which was well at- tended by thoroughly interested per- sons, was then thrown open for dis- cussion, Several persons spoke briefly. Mr. Cornish referred to the enjoyment of the scholars on the open air rink at the school. He thanked: alk who had helped. to make this emergency rink possible. But, of course, an open-air rink is only a stop-gap--a permanent rink is needed. Dr. Dymond said: "We must have a permanent rink; and we can have one, if we start the project and keep the ball rolling. But the objective financially should be within reason-. able possibility for Port Perry. Speaking yof the size of the struc- ture, the opinion was that it should wave ice service of 180 x 80, perma- nent floor, and necessary dressing and committee rooms, The roughly estimated cost of such a rink ran all the way from $26,000 to $140,000. The slogan was -- "If we are going to build a rink, let us build it right." Mr. Smallman supported the pro- {posal on the ground that it would keep our younger people at home; and that it would bring business to Port Perry. He proposed the following names of men to form the Plan and Cost Comn- mittee--DMessrs, M. A. Gerrow, Ted Jackson, and Ed. Brookes. On motion these nominations were accepted; and Rink Planned the matter in hand and report their findings as soon as possible, Nominations were then received for the Location Conynittee, with the fol- lowing afterward elected: Messrs. \. I. Harris, Wm. Carnegie, Dr. Dy- mond, A, M, Lawrence and Grant Jeffrey, These gentlemen were also asked to get busy at once. Mr. W. I. Harris, who has been looking into the affairs of the present Rink "Company, said that sharehold- 'ers are not personally responsible for dumage either to individuals or pro- perty. He also pointed out that shares might legally be transferred. In order to wind up' the affairs of that a meeting to settle matters final- ly would be held at a stated date. At such meeting business could be frans- acted and decisions made by two thirds majority of those who attended the meeting, When affairs were finally complete and the assets realized, they mst be distributed pro rata among the shareholders. In such distribution opportunity should be given to these shareholders to donate their share of the assets to the proposed new rink. : Among several suggestions made by Mr. Harris the most popular was that a new Limited Liability Company be formed and incorporated, having such rules as may be deemed advisable, but being run on a. membership basis, with fees. Such company would meet. financial requirements by public sub- scription and fées; but no shaves would be sold, consequently no share- holders. Mr. J. R. Helm, secretary of the Lions Club, pledged the support of that organization. Mr. Lawrence said that the right people were present at the meeting to put through the project. Building a good rink anyway. Mr, Woon, speaking for the Fair Board, said that a free site for the building could be had at the Fair Grounds, and the building would be of great service to the farming com- munity. In closing the meeting, Mr. I'cel asked that these two questions be given some thought-- ) "How shall a Rink be managed? "The best way to finance the pro- the committee was requested to get ject?" A) I. 0. D. E; The regular "meeting of Scugog ' Mr. Glenn Reazon, of 'Brooklin. was in third place in the recent Hol the present Rink Company, it will be necessary to notify all shareholders,' Irwin, : CARD OF THANKS I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks and ap- preciation to Dr, Dymond, and the nurses who gave me such wonderful care during my illness in Port Perry Hospital. Thanks to all my kind friends and neighbours who sent cards and fruit or came to-see me, also Rev. Mr. Smith and Rev. Mr. Harrison. Mrs. Florence Tripp. CARD OF THANKS® Mrs. J. M. Broadhead and family wish to thank Dr. Dymond, Rev. WV. C. Smith, Mr. Panabaker, relutives and | friends for their kindness, sympathy und floral tributes extended to them in the recent loss of a dear husband and father, CARD OF THANKS Mr. Alfred Britton Love and fam- ily wish to express their thanks and appreciation to their many relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy, floral tributes and other services extended to them in the loss of a dear wife and mother. . Myrtle Station My. Harvey Denton, of Grace Church, Seugog, occupied the pulpit on Sunday morning, bringing an inspiring and helpful message to this congregation. Next Sunday morning the Rev. J. O. Totton, of Richmond Hill, a form- er pastor, will preach in the absence of Mr. Saywell, who we expect, will take up his work again on March 7. We trust -that- by then he will be feeling normal again. : Mrs, O. H. Lane was in Oshawa on Tuesday, of last week, when she at- tended the funeral of her cousin, Mr. Gi. W. Vice. . A large number from here attended the Oddfellow's "At Home" held in Brooklin, on Friday night, and report having spent a very enjoyable even- ing. Co The musical entertainment which was to have been presented on the evening of March 12, and under the, auspices of the Faithful Group, has had to be postponed until a later date. Watch for particulars. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hewitt and son Albert, of Gamebridge, were visitors with the Albert Eyers family on Tuesday of last week. James Goodall Ltd., Port Perry, re- ceived a car of oats last week; also there arrived a car of nut coal for W. Medland, Brooklin, a car of barlep for Brooklin flour mills, and a car of oats tor tH. H. Goode, Myrtle. Mr. and Mrs. Kd. Hewer of Toronto, Chapter LODE. will be held on Mon- stein judging contest with a-tofal of were guests of their, aunt, Mrs. H day, March Ist at 3 p.m. in the Com- munity Room of the Library. : Following the meeting a "Pot Luck Supper" be held to commemorate the birthday --of the Imperial. Order Daughters of the Empire, . Merbers are requested to bring, be- sides the usual donation toward the supper, plates and silver for their own' use, MANCHESTE Last Sunday morning, Mr. Young preached an excellent sermon, one of a series leading to the sacredness and beauty of the Easter season... Sunday, Mr. Young will be absent, and the service, at the regular hour, will be in charge of the Woman's Associa- tion. Preparations are under way to make this a good service, so why not | attend and encourage those in charge. Special music is being arranged. Sun- day School at 10 a.m. Mr. George Leach 1s home from hospital and improving in health. "Mrs. B. Roberts was in Toronto over the week-end. Mr. Millbert Howsam, lately. re- turned from England, was the guest of his brother, Mr. Walter Howsam Next | and family on Sunday. We are sorry that Mrs. M. Innes is not well and hope that she may soon be restored to. health, Mrs. (i. Porter, Detroit, is with her mother, Mrs. M. Innes. . The regular meeting of the Woman's Association will be held at the home. of Mrs. Clifford Sonley on Thursday afternoon, March 4th at 2 o'clock. The euchre and dance at the Public School, arranged by our popular young teacher, Mr. Don Appleby, was n de- cided success. Everyone had a grand time. Mrs. Doris Black won the ladies' prize for high count in euchre,! and Mr. Rowe the gentleman's prize.: Mr. Fred Lamb won the low count prize. Excellent dance music was furnished by Messrs. A. Roach, I. and A. Fielding, and Mr. Chas. Coombe called for square dances in his usual happy manner. Mrs. Arnold Roach and partner won the elimination prize, and Mrs. Lorne Thompson and partner the lucky spot prize. A splendid lunch was served and everyone expressed the hope that the event could be repeated very goon, Basi ars A driving horse "Tommy" owned by the late Peter Christie, died on Sat- urday on the farm of Mr. Grant Christie at the grand old age of forty odd years, Tommy, retired from ac- tive service many years ago, and has been the inseparable companion of an aged pony, Jacob, who will miss his pal very much, Mr. and Mrs, Allan Jackson. enter- tained a few friends at dinner last Wednesday evening. iof .business were discussed, A 1300 contestants. He won 144 out of a possible of 150 points. Again we say congratulations, Irwin. Miss Helen Crosier, of Toronto, was with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, W. I. Crosier, on Sunday. Mrs. A. IE. Spencer, Port Perry, visited friends in the village one day. last week. . oF Mr. and Mrs, Russell Lane, Colum- bus,-and Mr, and Mrs. R. Moon, Rag- lan, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Crosier. MRS. ALFRED BRITTON LOVE Iollowing a short illness at her late residence in Lumsden, Sask. Mrs. Alfred Britton Love entered into rest, February 8th, 1948. Born on Scugog Island in 1873, she was the younger daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Morrison Mair. Edu- inted in Seagrave Public School and Port Perry High School, the late Mrs. love taught school on Scugog Island and Oakwood, Ont., and Weldon, Sask. In 1897 she married James Henry. Platten and for several years lived on Sceugog Island, later moving to Rag- lan. In 1926 Mr. Platten passed away and Mrs. Platten moved to Port Perry, where she lived for some years. In 1935 she married Alfred Britton Love and resided in Lumsden, Sask. until the time of her death. Predeceased by a sister and a son, she is survived by her husband, three song, four daughters, five grand- daughters, and one grandson. A brother, Dr. A. M. Mair, of Streator, [1., also survives, The funeral was conducted by the Rev. W. C. Smith, minister of Port Perry United Church, and was held from A. LL. MeDermott's Funeral Chapel, on Friday. >hiterment was at Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Al- bert, Ont, : a © ST. JOHN'S FIRESIDE CLUB The regular meeting of the Fireside Club was held on Monday evening, February 23, with a good attendance. Theye are now 36 paid-up members enrdlled. After a_ sincere devotional period of lusty hymn singing and prayer, and a welcome to new mem- bers, by the president, several matters com- mittee was gelected to choose a suit- able one-act play, to be presented by our group. - Information concerning thie possibility of having .a radio quiz program was to be gleaned from broadcasting companies by the secre- tary. Our next social evening, March 8, will take the form of a Pie Social, following a short program. Rev. Mr. Riddell showed some inter- esting pictures depicting "Life in Africa," A Bible contest was won by Mrs, MacFarlane's team with an over- whelming majority. A jolly round of old-time songs climaxed by the uartette's rendition of "Old 'Folks at Our congratulations are extended to Irwin Reazon, eleven year old son of Home" left us practically weeping. Altogether it was decidedly an even- ing well spent. ' Stacey and Mr, Stacey, on Sunday afternoon and evening. ' The regular monthly meeting of the Faithful Group will be held in the Sunday School recom on Wednesday evening, March 3rd. : Mv. and Mrs. B. J. Stredwick and Carolyn, of North Oshawa, and Mr. and. Mrs. Wm. Poulter, of Oshawa, were callers on Saturday afternoon, at the home of Mrs, Harold Stredwick. We are pleased to tell you that Mrs. Francis" Briggs is able to walk about once more, after being a bed patient: for three montns, the result of a broken thigh bone. Miss Pauline Price and friend of Montreal and Miss Bernice Price, of Toronto, formerly. of Myrtle, were callers at the James Cooper home on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper had with them Mr. Cooper's sister, Mrs, LE. Baker and Mr. Baker and their daughter, Miss Lorna Baker, of Fenelon Falls. Mr. and Mrs. E. Masters were tea guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs, 1. Painter, Prospect. Mr. Ewart Pollard; of spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Pollard. Miss Audrey Grant, of Lakeview Public School enjoyed a pleasant week end with her parents, Mr. and Murs. John Grant. Mrs, E. Vout and grandson Stephen Craig, of Toronto, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ash. Mrs. George Foster and daughters, Misses Vivian and Nellie, of Bowman- ville, were callers on Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Elliott and little son Robert, of Toronto, were guests on. Sunday, of Mrs, Elliott's sister, Mrs. Ernie Gilroy and: Mr. Gil- roy. Mr. W. Ash, veteran of World War I and II, was removed by ambulance- to Sunnybrook Hospital on Sunday afternoon, ] Lo After a long and suffering illiess, Mrs. Ronald Johnson, passed away on Wednesday morning in Oshawa Hos- pital. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Nugent, she lived in the Greenbank vicinity until after her marriage in 1932. During 1946 the Johnson family moved to Myrtle, when her health be- gan to fail. Besides her husband she is survived by four daughters, Margaret, Velva; Barbara and Donna, The funeral was held on Friday afternoon from the Robinson Funeral Chapel, with Rev. M. Fisher conducting the service, The floral gifts were very, beautiful and showed .the esteem 'in which the. deceaséd was held by her friends. In- terment was in Groveside Cemetery, and Myrtle friends were pallbearers: Norman Hughson, Elmer Cook, Archie Parvinder, Jim Mapderson, "Arthur Maw, Clarence Harpizon, Much sympathy ig extended to the bereaved family, > mm Toronto, yp rte Chin | ----- TENA ow, Ey So evn Fa nr, - ST gt ANE EEN - ay fare i fo Zo rr ra po go ht on C0 N04 rr. 2