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i ri kl Expires. er hm es a © NOTES AND COMMENTS Eris A STEADY DIET OF DISASTERS Just how, much affect the kind of news we 'get day in and day out difficult to say. avouredly in catastrophe. Now, while it is true that this old world of ours encompasses much fact remains that most of us lead a pretty normal kind of existence whether we live But the normal kind of life produces normal events and normal events don't sell newspapers.: The thing that sells newspapers is the the disastrous, So our great newsgather- ing dgencies delicate themselves to giv- in Toronto oF "Timbuctoo, bizarre, the sensational, the calamitous. ing us the latest facts and "plane crashes, railway of wars. aches and the troubles. The newspaper gives: us many other' things too--stock reports, real estate news, social news, educational and scientific ar- again they stress ticles, sports--but here . the conflict--and of course, forget the comics But don't blame the newspapers for the distorted one-sided view we get of local, ' national and world wide living. The news- papers give us what we want . what we want isn't good in in the effect it has on us. want to read about conflict ier side of life . reason? Perhaps, we won't have world peace un- it til we demand something better of our itis a well-known fact that they have much to do with form- ing our opinion of what the world state is and what we should do about it. . en great newgpapers . ; it tells when your subscription "$2. 50° per 'year outside Canada. EN AA ERAS AAI LL FAT 2 BN NR ENE SARANGI AEE fh Our special interest is disasters, and criminal trials, wars and the-rumours Even when it comes to business and political relationships the same agen-. cies seek out the conflicts and the head- and the seam- because these things pull us ouf of the boring routine of our everyday life? because these things give us something to talk about? or for what ¢ ------ a te i Argh rege Speen + THE has on us is' We don't kn flu; v tragedy, the cent of those the flu. details about crime mild form of en at face we mustn't it all . . and itself or good Why do we we had a perfectly unless we. thi school in Ontario last week becauce of the and we don't know how many workers stayed home f .same complaint; how many tired housewives owe a welcome respite to the 'bug' what the actual numbers guess is that it was pretty high. is more startling is an impression that grew into a conviction that a goodly per In these days of rapid communic Aion, there is nothing quite so eontagious as our opinion that many of our flu victims were really victims of -a rather urge to escape some of the hard realities of 'life by blowing a tired, let-down feel- ing up into a passable pretext for the flu. A slight sniffle, headache, pains in the body under ordin- ary circumstancees would have been tak- value, so to speak, but with all this talk about the flu, rhyming oft vital statistics, and topping some very miserable weather and just at the time of the year when our vitality is lower than normal was little question . , 'pig suggestions as direct therefore-we took to our legitimate excuse' for being there for at least two or three days. Some people really-had the flu; a great many more were convinced that they had _ . and the net result was the same. We don't have to be the victim of sug- gestion and of © we want to be. PORT PERRY, ONT, YAN FUE NT FRI LB OTHER ~ LocaL Scout CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVE, $3, 500--Donation can be made fo any of Group Comittee named beloi : FLU 'EPIDEMIC ow how many pupils missed rom the job because of the and. we couldn't guess we don't know were, but our But what afflicted didn't really have mass hysteria, And it is powerful "an upset stomach, a with announcers ~there we had caught it There's no stop- as that and beds with the flu. a contagious hysteria nk we do... . or unless Obituary PERCY C. STEPHENSON DEEPLY MOURNED AT FUNERAL Percy Christie Stephenson retired chief treasury officer of the Depart- ment of Agriculture died suddenly at his home in Ottawa, Sunday, Feb. 11. le was in his 64th year. He was born at Utica, Ontario, son of the late William Stephenson and Eunice Chris- tie. " Mr. Stephenson had- been with the government service since 1910 and was appointed C.T.O. of Agriculture in 1942, a position which he held un- til 1950 when he retired due to ill- health. He first entered the service with the National Transcontinental Rail- way and served with several depart- ments before his appointment to the controller of the treasury office, De- partment of Finance in 1932, He was a life-long member of Chal- mers United Church also an elder. He was a past master of Civil Ser-| vice Lodge A. F. and A. M., a member of the Ottawa -Preceptory, Carleton Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Rame- ses Shrine of Toronto and a member of the Granite Club. -- Surviving -are-his wife, the former Evelyn Benedict, a son, and a daugh- ter, Mrs. R, Earl (Eileen) Miller and one grandchild. Funeral as held Tuesday, Saba 13th from Hulse and Playfairs Funeral Home. Rev. A. L. Griffith officiated with interment at Bellevue cemetery. Over sixty wreaths and baskets of | flowers 'showed the silent tribute "in -which "the , deceaséd was - mourned, er ---- eer A ---------- Brownie News Hearts and Arrows set the theme for the Brownie Valentine party in "the Assembly Hall on Thursday, Feb. ~15. = View-master Rues were shown and erifoyed by the Pack. Captain Godly visited us and led some amus- ing games and contests, Prizes were awarded to the winners. Refresh- ments were sold by the girls from decorated "booths", The funds raised "will help buy our semaphore flags. The party closed with Pow Wow. Pine Grove Mr. and Mrs. Harold Clark visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hill Wednes- day." a Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Catherwood and boys visiting Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Catherwood. Mr. Ken Mallette of Toronto has bought the Tompson farm and Mrs. Tompson has moved into Uxbridge. Mr. and Mrs. Talbert Evans visit- ing Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnston, and Monday they were vis- iting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith of og Woy HH Geo. Rice of Tor nto spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. C. Gourlie. Mr. and the funeral Mrs. Jack Hill attended Mrs. of the late Theo. Johnston of Uxbridge on Monday: Miss B. Graves of 'Markham spent | . Billie Bell visiting Sunday with! oes Armstrong. Mr. I. Cathérwood attending Good toad Convention in Toronto for a few days. Mr. Horn of Uxbridge will preach at Pine Grove next Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Elford and Mus. ha BBall of Quaker Hill visiting Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Simpson. Jack Hill and Earl Ballard attend- Rod- ed a meeting in Aurora on Friday evening. Mrs, Jack Albright visiting Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Me- Knight and attended Sunday School and Church at Epsom. Mr. and Mrs. John Locke and fa- mily. visiting" Sunday with E. Bal- lard's. ' 3 | NEWCASTLE ARENA OPENING PLANNED FOR MONDAY NIGHT _The biggest event in the village of Newcastle since the opening of thel} mmunity hall in 1922, will take rn on Monday evening February 26th, when the Newcastle Community Memorial Arena is officially opened with Government yeretaviatives of - ficiating. The $25,000 wood and steel strue- ture with a spectator capacity of 1200 people will resound to the strains of martial gic played by the Orono Brass Band as the official ceremonies get under way at 8 p.m. with two Brownie Prayer and the Squeeze, Cabinet Ministers, Rev. W. A. Good- = fellow of Northumberland county and the Hon. J. W. Foote, of Durham, and "Durham's Federal member, John M. James, taking part. "Other feature attractions for the grand opening of the village's new ice {palace will include the appearance of several members of the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club, a figure skating 'demonstration and an Intermediate O.H.A. hockey game. with Port Hopé and Bowmanville teams of the Lake. shore League competing. The arena, built as a Memorial to the boys of the community who gave . . . 4 their lives in two world wars, was THURSDAY, the week-end home. IB FEB. 22nd, 1951 BIRR ATERE LARGEST CROWD EVER TO ATTEND PORT PERRY CARNIVAL In a beautiful setting of flowers | skating entertainment; as it was ne- and bunting the first carnival of the | cessary to keep the ice in first class New Memorial Gardens took 'place, condition for the fine figure skating. The rink was beautifully decorated | Although theré was not a great num- with gold and purple drapery and | ber of entries, many very fine cos. large baskets of gaily coloured flow- | tumes were seen. The list of win- ers. This was the work of Miss Grace | ners is as follows: Davis, Mrs, H. Stone, Mrs. Armstrong Ages 4 to 14 and Mr. Ted Brookes, who deserve Fancy Dress, Girls --1 S. Haugen; praise for this work: "| LL. Jeffrey. } The committee were very success- Original, gentlemen--1 Paul Peel; 2 J. Christie, Original, ladies-----1 Mors, entertainment procuring fine "artists. ful in their many very ) C7 Love; 2 - Miss Wanda Beasley, gold medal- | Mr C. Hedy, ist und Star of the Granite Club of | Comic, ladies 1 Ethel Day, 2 Mrs. Toronto; gave a splendid performance | A+ Lawrence. ~ . on her flashing blades, thrilling the Comic, gentlemen 1 Roy Robert | large audience with her speediand | SoM 2 M. Coates. dexterity. , ' Special comic, up to 8 vears B. Siu, Homies Sud Mark, "Two Sweetman, Jimmy Gibson. Ann Chapman and Kent H. Dobbs and Mrs. G. Couples---1 Gerrow, 2 Mrs, Gordon. Maids and a Guy", Silver Blades To- tonto Skating Club, made a wonder- ful-team-of coordination-and smooth Oriaal Sows to 8 Veara =i Samm P . r , boys y "3 J skating which all appreciated McMillan, 2 Roy Oldfield (Sunder- Anne and Harvey -- also of Silver land) . . ey ) Blakes Toronto Skating Club--swere a Faney, girls up to 8 years--Kay team of great merit executing clever : ~ ' Hastings, M. Reesor. figures and form in their routine. Special, gills ---- Miriam Harris, K. Charles Snelling, of the Tovonto| Goode. Granite Club, and runnér up in the Jr. Comic, boys to 8 years Johnnie Men's Championship recently, was an- | | rwin, Jimmy Carnegie. other star performer. The audience Comic, boys 9 to 14---TFloyd James, greatly enjoyed his fine control, | Jack Rodd. especially his whirling figures and his Comic, girls 9 to 14 Bill Lane, Ann form was a matter of wonder to all Tornby. who saw him. Faney,.girl 9 to 14 Marion Bonnell, Joyee Kimura. Oringinal, girl: 0 to 14 Hoag and Hilliér---the funny men of the Brantford Skating Club, hrought ~ Barbara loud applause and laughter from all, | Love, Gladys Lane. the youngest to the oldest. Original, boys 9 to -Mac Me- "The Thing" proved to be a very Milla; Tom Midgley. clever costume arrangement of a [ladies faney dress Mrs. RS Fa Ld ATI - Q . box that could wink, as well as do | [rwin, Mrs. A. Brunton. some very neat figure steps on the ice, | General skating followed the per I. oy formances. 3 The M. C. (Art Brunton) was suc- ' I : 3 tn A very fine carnival and a most cessful in getting "the thing" to come . successful evening, both from the out of 'the box and the crowd ap- plauded Miss Rosaline McCready for wonderful performince. Leaside Lions Boys' Band gave wonderful musical support as well as | point of view of the entertainment and of the size of the audience, has now bétome a thing of the past but doubt plans and ideas have already i Carnival "52 even her no been notédd to make special feature numbers for the en- Betton joyment of the audience. This group a ry - - of young men looked very fine in > their gold and purple outfits. They made an impressive sight as they paraded the ice to the rolling strains of a march. The band made a fine contribution the success of the evening. : The Maypole Dance by "the" Public School girls was well executed and the girls deserve much credit for . this, their first performance on the ice. The girls were trained by -Mr. Cornish. The High School Cadettes, under the direction of Miss D. Lawrence, gave an impressive -display-in a-dark- Epsom The combined W.A. and Y.P. A. Val- entine concert and social at United on the 16th proved very suc- cessful. : Our pastor R. C. Kaill acted chairman. The programme consisted of vocal numbers. by the Asling sis- ters, Darlene Christie, ming and David Evans. Two readings were given by Mrs. G. Jeffery and an instrumental "by Mildred Evans. to Epsom as Doreen Cum- ened rink, using flashlights which Mrs, Jeffery was in charge of the made one think of a musical march | games, contests, ete. by a band of fireflies. A delicious lunch was served by the group in charge. Mrs. M. Lakey, Linda and Tomy, Brooklin spent Tuesday with Mrs. W. T . Rogers. : The pupils at S.5. No. 11 Reach had a holiday last Fhursday and Fn | day, their teacher Mrs. Bailey was home sick with a cold. There is no epidemic of Fluoeported in this district, although we have had several cases of Measles, Chicken pox and munips. Several from Epsom attended Port Perry's 1st Carnival at Memorial Gar- dens and report a good show and a The costumes were judged after the 2 ANAT NT AS UE SI SU. organ zation.---------- Irreatly appreciated, record crowd. - Miss Helen Samells, Scugog spent; the 'week-end with her friend Miss M. Taylor. Mrs. Wm. Jeffery Port spending a holiday with her Hanshi Mrs. M. Bailey. Mr. and Mra, W. Hyslop and child ren have taken up residence at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McConnell. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Hyslop and family to Epsom. . Mrs. A. Christie spent Friday ev- ening with her Aunt Mrs. A. King at Port Perry. ; Mrs. King received word last week that her brother Duncan Martin had passed away at his home in Massey, Ontario. "Mr. Martin was the eldest son of the late. Wm. Martin and Jane McMillan of Sonya. He was in his 92nd year; Perry is oes Veterans' Association in 1947; later taken- over -as-a- community project, it has received top priority in the village during the four intervening years. -- Only $2,000 is¥needed to complete the project which has been financed through public subscription, a village grant of $6,000, 4nd a grant of $5,000. * Voluntary. labour of interested citizens has played an im- portant part in keeping down costs and with the raising of the $2,000 needed the people of Newcastle will government started as g project of the Newcastle Myr. and Mrs. Luther Luke spent have completed a project of which) unday afternoon with Mra. Pascoe théy may well be proud. Luke. el be allowed to publicly state it? (y AAT HNL RA Be Prepared-- Forty-three Baden-Powell, Baden-Powell, Association to Robert Lord ago, Sir after years wards training in wood citizenship and the qualities of leadership among boys. The ment spread rapidly world and, today, free nations of troops promote: move- throughout the in every one of the the world, boy are prominent among organizations, i vouth In Canada, scouting has lar among boys for many vears. been popu- The sound training Canadian scouts have reflected in the lives of many of our prominent me n in every walk of life. There 107,000 scouts, in nearly every city, and the year. The -of scouting in turning ont good citizens and leaders is dé: pendent upon three the will ingness of men and women to put time received 1s are now in Can- ada, evils, and rovers town and village, number is nervasing SHOCESS things: and effort into working. among boys; | the development of a programme that 1 'The timover of othe and the funds to' | that will appeal to boys; carry out such n programme. Canada is fortunate in having more than 11,000 men and women who are willinge to undertake scout leadership work. Entirely voluntary and nnpaid, the of the | these leaders are backbone the scout motto, "he prepared" the reliance, and To paraphrase they will ll into young minds tls of honesty The phasis" on open ane hfe, that cannot strong: appeal for who are always to in- fundamen courage, self scout programme, with its em- and help but The Joinihyg to its wamping, sports is one have a boys. mereasing numbers the ularity. There Without and myraid expenses connected movement is witness pop- funds. equip- the neces remains need for Money, sary fon nent with training, the best of programmes will suffer and the movement will wither and dic. Funds for scouting are usually derived from campaigns iw each locality. To paraphrase again, the the Boy Scouts, should "be prepayed" to match with cur money, the contributions of Cane adians who are willing to do the work. Give vour contribution to any of the motto of we following members of the committee Iornie Sulman, Mansell Gerrow, Sam Griffen, Bruee Beare, Rowland, Seout and will be Bob Carnegie, Charlie The help Archie Farmer, Wentworth Watson, or Cub Leaders. Your THE PORT PERRY STAR CO. LTD. Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa. Bones AA CSA er NG A i gOALE RFU founded the Boy Scouts SCout every Published by 1 EE HE LEGION NEWS Next regular meeting of iY Canadian Legion, Branch Port Perry will |! eheld in the Legion Hall on Tuesday" | March 6th at 5.00 sharp. All members are requested to attend this pam. meeting. We wish to thank the many people for turning out for our bingo and also for the great response to our Lucky Draw. The winner of the Radio-Lamp combination was Mrs. Charlie Sta- back of Port Perry, while Mr. E. Dick- ey of Rurketon won the clectrie kettle. The Canadian Legion's proposal for compulsory will Reserve Training has or shortly be turned 'down by the The if compulsory Army is Government. | that Lerve government claims training for Reg- will - hin- dev then present drive for the Active Ariny. . In the past years considerable, inon- ey has been ordered; it spent on advertising and in other ways to induce' men to join the Reserve have be These monies For the Army _ now ed nen have not been or are not coming forward. ranks in the Reserve Force to date is so great they do not worthy of the name. ger any training In fact it would take at least six months to train most or nearly all of the Reserve units for, combat duty. The Hon. Mr. Claxton stated that our Reserve Force is ready able for duty. He has failed to mention one Regiment which 15 ready. For example in Orillia one night our Past President of the Ont. Ted Evans was mvited to the, Armouries to see A Local Regiment parade. Of the nonrinal strength of the Regi- 215, only 19 officers and men were on parade. This not only happens in Orillin but all over Canada. for and combat Command Comrade on role ment which is So now you see why we ask compulsory training of the Res- erve Army and why "vou the people of Canada must support our cause in every possible way Let's not be caught again unprepared. As Ben- Jamin Franklin in 1774 stated. "The expenses required to prevent a war are much lighter than those that will: if not prevented be necessary to main- tain at". ' Gamblers Night in aid of the Hos- pital Fund will be held on Saturday, Mureh 10th, instead of Sat., March 3rd, in the Legion Hall batk of the Post Office. Rk. J. Moorhead, Legion Reporter. > - Badminton Club WHITBY DISTRICT BADMINTON LEAGUE STANDING, FEB. 20 Uxbridge, 36 games... 62 pts. Whitby, 60 games... 57 pts. Port Perry, 60 games 51 pts Brooklin, 72 games ..48 pts. Ajax; 81 games 48 "pts. THE PASSING SHOW by '"M. Myr. Abbott controls are not the cure for inflation . . . . why, ) oh why, doesn't he tell us what is" says that - - - ad = SOE Siors CRE 5 The dinosaurs had a very tiny brain weighing only a few ounces the dinosaurs lasted for 40,000, 000 years . . . . man has a brain that weighs about three ths. and it looks as though we aren't going to suwivive more thgn 800,000 years, should have settled for a smaller brain, yet we ooo. . * It is reputed that an Italia editor was jailed for a year because he had hinted that the Pope's family had be- come much wealthier since Cardinal Pascelli became Pope... . well, why shouldn't the family become wealthy ? . and why shouldn't the editor A.C." It is reported that in proportion to our population our highway accident rate is worse than that of the States . * * - Count de Bernonville .atill- 'has a chance to stay in Canada . . . . the fight to keep him in Canada shows just what great fighters the French- are when they fight. - - . - Canadians The Chief of Alberta's civil'defense organization insists that there are be- tween 500 and 800 'spies' in that pro- . that's why he wants such body-guard - - - * vince a large A judge charges that Canada is most backward in attackng the slum problem . . .. but we protect pro- perty even slums before we dare think B of protecting human. beings. ~~. but' in proportion to our popu- - -.| lation ourliquor consumption is better. nnual St. Patrick's Supper, P I. cl eshy. hurch, Fri. Mar. 1 gia Ae RE Puce Da 2h Bat G5 a "Wg LE £ hE BN AR N i A 2 ¥