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aero ITM Fe ral AR BAHAR i Ah ATA wa PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 19563 - * : $2. i per year: Single Copy fe. be. LONG VOYAGE TO A NEW HOME: Just one of many thousands of Euro- peans who have emigrated to Canada for re-gettlement in the post-war years is Alexander Holz, but he was also' the 80,000th cleared through the Canadian Christian Council for Re- settlement of Refugees. He is shown here (top photo) with his wife and b children just after disembarking from the Canadian Pacific's 9,000-ton im- migrant vessel Beaverbrae at Quebec City following a transatlantic voyage from Germany. The Holz family, who .made- the trip with about 800 other immigrants, then boarded a special Canadian Pacific train which is shown arriving at Lethbridge, Alta., almost the last stop on their long vogage to their new home at Coaldale. On the trans-Canada trip, there was a happy meeting in Winnipeg, Man., as Mr. Coronation Ceremonies Enjoyed Holz was introduced to Elizabeth Eck, who was the 10,000th: immigrant to come to Canada under the auspices of the C.C.C.R.R. Miss Eck, who arrived in Canada in 1949, was introduced to Mr. Holz by Rev. C. L. Monk, of Win- nipeg, executive secretary of Cana- dian Lutheran World Relief. The three principals in :this little drama are shown in the picture at lower right. - Dance Recital A large and appreciative audience filled the auditorium at the Central "Collégiate Institute when Edna Ward| presented her pupils in recital. The production was staged without a hitch and the costumes of the cast made it a colorful one with many of the items calling fo ran encore. The pianist was Miss Irene Osier who added much to the enjoyment of the program. ~ + Those taking part were Brenda Locke, Catharine Hill, Janice Houck, Carol -Moore, David "Taylor, Jimmy Duncan, Patty Warren; Bonnie. Ber- mack, Sue Anne Merrick, Wendy Puterbough, Sharon Kent, Eleanor Coulter, - Linda Crawford, Crystal Adam, Barbara Burr, Marion Gillies, Audrey Swartz, Sandra Moir, Evelyn Page, Elaine Clark, Pam Warren, Nancy Bell, Lorraine Ewen, Joan Bookham, Beth McIntyre, Nikkie Watts. : Patty Halliday, Mary McGarry, " Diane_Mowbray, Betty Anne Carry, Barbara Black, Mary Gorman, Heath- er Wood, Jane Burden, Catharine Maroosis, Elizabeth McBride, Sharon Mowbray, Mary Lou Halliday, Cath- erine Bassett, Erica Garrison, Judith Sutton, ~Ruth _ Kimberley, Lynda Thompsén, Judy Green, Mary Anne Hughes, - Garry Ranstead, Billy 'Hughes, Heather Durno, Gale Cooper, Judy Greer, Cheryl Weeks, Ruth Richard- son, Patricia Rice, Sandra Barron, Jill Greer, Lynn Barclay, Elizabeth Beam- fsh, Margaret Kemp, Bonnie Gannon, Ellen Deensmore, Gail Andrus, Joan Conibear, Beverly Woods, Armerald Sweetman, Linda = Laswick, Linda Gould, Yvonne Hackner, Ernie British, Heather Durno,' Gayle Cooper, Judy Greer, . Ruth Richardson, Cheryl Weeks. | Gail" Foote, Aqlrey Gibson, Judy - Houck, Linda Houck, Effie Mustard, Elizabeth Catruthers, Leslie Prentice, Shirley St. John, Joan Ray, Patricia Eggington, Judy Wright, Brooke John- stone, Donna Prentice, Judy Abbott, Joyce Wood, Mary Calbeck, Elizabeth Duncan, Margaret. Clapham, Joane Taylor, Margaret Kemp, Bonnie Gan- non, Roberta Jeyes, "The soloists were Edna Smokum, Beulah Trotter, Lorna Williams, Eleanor Neilson, Helen McInnes, Elizabeth Neilson, Joan Evans, Carol; Hope, Louise Jeffrey. AE Miss Ward and Miss Osler 'were presented with flowers at the close of | the evening, Lions Sponsor New Lindsay Club the local Lions Club, accompanied by their ladies, atteneded the Charter Meeting-of the Lindsay Lions Club on | May 28th. The new 'Club was spon- sored by the Port Perry Lions' Club. Lion Cyril R. Churchley, of Lindsay, is the new President and he should make a very fine leader as he is well Cryil Churchley of Port Hope Club. Lion Art Brunton, president of the 'local club, = conducted the meeting Which took the form of a'banquet in the very fine Legion Hall in Lindsay. He was assisted by members of Lions International--the International Charter was presented by Lion Sig. Wessman, District Governor; Lion Bruce Malcolm, Executive Secretary, set forth the principles and work of service clubs, Lions-clubs in particu: lar, resenting important posts in Lionism and in the civic life of the city were present and welcomed the new Club wishing it great success. Members from clubs of Belleville, Apsley, Cobourg, Bowmanville, Lake- field, Newcastle, Oshawa, Norwood, Millbrook, Keene, Bancroft, Peterboro, Port Hope and Port Perry presented "items of equipment for the use of the incoming Club. There were also lions from Cannington, Parry Sound, Bea- verton, Toronto, Windsor, and Orillia in attendance. During the banquet the diners were entertained by songs, Solos, and a clever acrobatic dancing team. Follow- the banquet the hall was cleared and Almost. the entire membership of | 'taught in Lionism by. his father, Lion | Other distinguished guests rep- MAESTRO. AND MOPPET This obviously impressed little girl has just attended her first concert of symphonic music, and seems to be taking interest in what conductor Alfred Strombergs has to say about the workings of a clarinet. The pic- ture was taken in Nova Scotia where Stronmbergs has conducted the Hali- fax Symphonette in twenty concerts this season in schools throughout the province--a series jointly sponsored by the schools and the Nova Scotia Department of Education, The Cana- dian Broadcasting Corporation is cur- rently giving national recognition to the praiseworthy efforts of music groups such as the Halifax Sympho- nette, through a series of boardcast concerts on the CBC's Trans-Canada network, in the Canadian Symphonies Jories. dancing was enjoyed until 1 a.m. On Monday, June 1st Lion's Inter- national ~~ Counsellor, Lion : Ernie Houghton of Toronto Danforth Club, installed the following officers for the 1958-54 season. President, Stan Bru- ton; 1st Vice Pres: Archie Farmer; 2nd .Vice, Ivan Haugen; 8rd vice, Ir- ving Boyd. Directors, (2 year term) Dr. Dymond, Roy Cornish; (1 year term) Cec. King, Ray Cook.; Treas- urer Sam N, Griffen; Sec. Don Simp- son; Lion Tamer, Jack Starkey; Tall Brintnell, In a brief message Lion Ernie Twisters, Reg. Moorhead, Ass't, Jack | Lions Club Executive Installed Houghton outlined the aims and ob- jects of Lions Clubs and gave a resume of the duties of the officers. Lion Sam Griffen thanked the Internation al Counsellor for his visit and for in- 'stalling the officers. The new president, Lion Stan Bru. ton presented the past president's pin to Lion Art Brunton and the past sec- retary's pin to Lion Irving Boyd upon the 'completion of a 'most successfal year. Lion Dr. Dymond reported the pro- gress of Lion Lloyd Clark who is in hospital and a basket' of fruit is to be gent. First, the report of the Carp Derby: | * We wish to thank the members of the P.P.Y.C. for, their co-operation in keeping the racing craft away from the fishing area, On the previous Sunday three craft owners disregard- ed all warnings of members of the Yacht Club, against running their craft around the fishermen, During the Derby there were a lot of Carp taken out by those who par- ticipated in the Derby and those who did nottake any part. While every- one did not get carp, many of those who took part-had some fine catches. On May 24th there were very few taken out, but-there were no one who had more than one. So all were tied for quantity. © Mr. Mason, Rod and Plug Club, Toronto, had a six pound fish and was granted most because of the poundage and the largest. Mr. Lakin, of Oshawa, had a 4 pounder and was second. . On May 81st it was different story, quantity ranging from seven to one. Mr. Murfitt, of Rod and Plug, Club, New Toronto, had quantity and won by Fred Smith, of Smith's Sport Store and he brought along with him a lot of dew worms and found them more con- venient than the meal bate. For quality, Milt Butson, P. P. R. & G. C. had a 14 pounder, which fought for some time before giving up the battle. Milt also had ten nice carp around 3 to b pounds. From the story that Milt has told the press, when he hooked this big one and the battle began, it was thought several times that he would not be able to 'get it on the shore. Milt had the largest for the day as well as the over all count: Federation Picnic Program All Set for Saturday, June 20. Plans are now being made for the annual picnic of the Durham Federa- tion of Agriculture and every effort will be put forth to make this event the mogt successful yet.. It will be held in conjunction with the Durham Junior 'Farmers annual field day in the Orono Community Park on Sat- urday, June 20th. At the picnic dinner at 12.30 p.m. | prizes will be given for the Farm Forum with the largest attendance, the largest family and the oldest couple present. : : A field day and program of "sports for both adults and youngsters will be staged by the Durham Junior Far- mers and there will be valuable prizes for the winners of these events. 'A lucky draw will be conducted with prizes for the man, woman, boy and girl winners. .There will also. be an implement machinery display at the picnic. Special speaker will be Lloyd Jas- per, Past President of the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture and a Director of the Ontario Pedaration of Agriculture. QUEEN MIGHT LIVE IN CANADA The Queen may 'live for a time in erning countries of the Commonwealth outside Britain under a plan under official consideration, it was learned Sunday. Qualified informants said Prime Minister Churchill plans to broach the idea when he meets with Common- wealth prime ministers after the cor- onation. There was no official confirmation of the report. Churhill is expected, subject in response to-questions when the House of Comons resumes its ses- sions June 9. - New P.S. to Receive Portrait of Queen In honor of the Coronation of our Queen the Domonion Stores Limited are presenting a framed portrait of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, to the Port Perry Public School some- time before the 12th of June. This portrait is one. of 1000 similar port raits being presented to schools in the proyjnces of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. a fisherman's lunch packet, donated |. Canada and each of the six self-gov-}./ however, to make a statement on the | 1.0.D.E. Plan Rose Tag Day Reports of the various committees read at the June meeting of Scugog Chapter .D.E. showed that the Quilt Draw, Tag Day for the-Blind, and the Robin Hood Cooking School, were all very successfully convened. An appeal was read from the provin- cial treasurer re the restoration and preservation of Westminster Abbey, land the Chapter voted a donation of $25, The Canadian Legion is to be invited to the Decoration Day cere- mony held in June. The Empire Study convener's reading, "The Coronation" was quite in, keeping with the great and historic event of our Queen's cor- onation.- Plans were made for the an- nual Rose Tag Day to be held Satur- day, June 13, in aid of the Port Perry Community Memorial Hospital. A most impressive cergmony took place in the presentation of a fine new standard to the Chapter by Mrs. M. B. 5 Dymond, which Mrs, Arthur Brock, regent, accepted on behalf of the Chapter members. Mr. Wylie read a prayer of dedication, Westminster Abbey Appeal: "Sir Winston Churchill has launched a campaign to provide funds for the restoratien and preservation of West- minster Abbey. As the LO.D.E. is a patriotic organization, interested in the preservation of this great shrine of the whole British Commonwealth and Empire, Scugog C hapter has made a donation. It iS hoped that other organizations or persons will help to support this project, as it scems 'a very fitting one for -this coronation year. Any donations sent to Mrs. M, B. Dymond, 1.0.D.E. Treasurer, will be sent through the proper channels. The end of June is the deadline for con- tributions. Obituary FLORENCE McBAIN FALC ONER BORNE TO REST __Funerai. services were held Friday, | May 29th, 1953, at St. Matthew's Presbyterian Church, Toronto, for Florence McBain Ialeoner, of 991 O'Connor Drive, who died Tuesday, May 26th, 1953, in Toronto East Gen- eral Hospital. Interment Pine Hills Cemetery. Mrs. IFalconer previously lived in Reach years). Born in Vandorf, Ontario, she moved to Toronto in 1913. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband Albert: Falconer; seven daughters: Evelyn (Mrs. W. R. Steph- ens, Port Perry); Jean (Mrs. J. For- tin) Oshawa; Eleanor (Mrs. J. Blain) Hillsburgh, Ont.; Réna (Mrs. G. L. King), Leona (Mrs. F. G. Marshall), Isobel Donna (Mrs. W. H. Chalk); two sons Robert and Murray; one sister Grace E. Gordon, Toronto; and one brother, Charles Gordon, Buffalo, N.Y. She was oni to 16. Good Neighbours Plan Party Night The May meeting of Good Neigh- bour Service Club was held on Wed- nesday evening instead of the-regular Monday, due to the holiday. About 16 members and one guest met at the home of Mrs. Doris Jeffrey with Mrs, Elinor Davidson in charge. The meeting opened in the usual way and as there is only one more meeting before summer holiday time, it was decided to have a party for the members. The committee to make final ar- rangements for this night, time and date to be chosen by them, are Mrs. Olive Brown, Mrs. K. Rowntree, and Mrs. Lorine Wilson, It was also suggested that a night for young and old be held with films as entertainment, No special project is as yet plan- ned for the following season but the new' chairs are expectéd to be here before the next meeting. Mrs. Pat'Love had a tricky contest which kept all quiet for a time. This was followed by * several games of bingo, conducted by Mrs, Christina Parkinson, A dainty lunch wad much enjoyed by all to end another friendly meet- ing of Prince 'Albert Good Neighbours Service Club, SA 5 : 3 Township, Concession 8, (six. 110) Son bn President The annual Lindsay Presbyterial Convention of the W.A. of the Bay of Quinte Conference was held at the Beaverton United Church with a :re- gistration of 2560 which represented ladies from the most northerly point, Maple Lake, to Greenbank in the south, The meeting convened with the pre- sident, Miss Vina Neal of Victoria Road presiding, who chose as her op- 'ening "thought, "Eet the beauty-of the Lord, our God be upon us". - Follow- ing the call to worship a hymn was sung. The morning devotions were condueted by the Norland W. A. with Mrs. E. Fountain as leader. Mrs, R. Gostlin @ead the scripture. Mrs. R. Winterburn led in prayer and Miss G. Suggitt gave the topic "Thanks- giving to God and our Fellowman", Mrs. Puterbough, Mrs, Woodcock and Mrs. Roy Bryant closed the period by singing a hymn. Rev. Mr, Profit of Beaverton ex- tended a-cordial welcome to the ladies which was acknowledged by Mrs.. Mc- Neil of Victoria Road. ~ Murs. Worminton, of Long Point fa- voured with a solo entitled "Morning, Noon: and Night". . The address of the morning was given by Mrs. M. Fisher of Brooklin, on "The Royal Coronation" which was both instructive and spiritually up- lifting. The morning session closed with a Communion Service conducted by Rev. Mr. Profit assisted by the elders of the church. } Following a delicious dinner served in the basement the afternoon session was opened by the singing of a hymn with the president in the chair. An impressive memorial service in hon- our of 31 members who had passed on during the last year was conducted hy Miss Neal. A bouquet of white carnations and gladioli was placed on the altar in their memory. Mrs. S. Murray, Woodville sang very fitting- ly, "The Lord is My Shepherd." The president called on the secre- tary-treasurer, Mrs. A. A. Nicholls, Little Britain, for her reports. The roll was called, and the Greenbank society had the greatest representa- tion with 19 members present, Oak- Queen St., Lindsay and Cam- Lindsay, following closely. wood, bridge St., The group leaders' reports were read and adopted showing that all the so- cietiecs had been very active, during the year. An invitation was received from Cannington for next year's con- vention, The Bexley ladies received the offering. The guest speaker of the afternoon, Mrs. Wood of Belleville, immediate past president of the Bay of Quinte | Conference W. A. was introduced by Mrs. N. Jacobs. Her topic "Listen- ing Women" was well received. Mrs. Brown of Kirkfield gave the report of the Nominating Committee and Rev. Mr. Profitt conducted the installation. - Mrs. C. Sleep, Seagrave was pronounced president, succeeding M during her per- jiod 1 ven splendid lead- ership. ist, Second and Third vice-presidents are Mesdames, N. Ja-. cobs, Little Britain, Carl Wray, Fene-- lon Falls, Barry Hamill, Manilla, res- Jodively with Mrs. A. A. Nicholls, Ag ed Man Killed When Struck By Automobile at South Myrtle "We warned him, and warned him, about being careful crossing the high- way," said Mis. Henry Doubt, 66 Oshawa Boulevard, when she learned of the death of her brother Alfred (Fred) Lyle, South Myrtle, who was struck by a car in front of his home, on Highway 12, and instantly killed. | Just past his 78th year, Mr. Lyle had been blind in one eye for some time, though otherwise in good health. His relatives showed concern about this "disability and frequently tried to dissuade him from 'crossing the road. Shortly before eight o'clock on Friday night, Mr, Llye stepped in front of a | northbound car driven by Earl Crisp, Marshall Boulevard, Toronto. The driver was unable stop in 'time. Murray Robinson's ambulance from Brooklin was called but the man was It /is 'an awe inspiring thought to realize that every' hamlet, village, town and city in this wide spread Dominion and in the Great Common- wealth of 'Nations shared but one thought on Sunday and Tuesday when the citizens of the nations gathered in groups to do honour to our Queen Elizabeth II. Everyone found something to inter- est them on this Coronation Day! Many folk started the day at 5 a.m, wher the radio began to describe the scene in London, Later in the day every TV set had a small audience as the pictures of the great ceremony began to appear. Local "events which were enjoyed were the field and track sports at the Fair Grounds;-a parade on Queen-St.; free dancing in the Memorial Arena and a fine display of fire works at the water front, Reports of these events will be found other places in "Star". : Coronations._ programs actually started on Sunday when there was a Community service in the United Church, which was attended by many local organizations in groups as well as a host of individual citizens, Also a free show of subjects relat- ing- to the Crown; was well attended on Monday evening in the Arena, and to-day (Wednesday) the children of lower grades of the school are being entertained at a picnic by the Corona- 8 tion Committee. They will receive a i BS Coronation Souvenir to commemorate i 3 the occasion. ag PA RE oronation Parade 4 Draws Big Crowd a The parade formed in front of the school and proceeded to the Lakefront. Nineteen children joined the parade at the corner of Lilla and Queen. All of course in costume and some with bieyecles and wagons decorated in hon- or of this great occasion. There were: GS TT Rr Ara TE i, WG, af many attractive costumes and they i made a colorful array. All children i received a gift. 4% Of the floats and decorated cars his _that entered the procession the Brow- i nies received first prize and the Girl ed Guides second prize. Others taking 87 part were Ux-Springs Motors, Mrs. gif Arthur Cox driving the Honeydale L0 Women's Institute Car, Harvey Web- ! AA ster Truck, Pure Springs truck, the Fait IYire Brigade truck, Port Perry Cubs, 3 0X Ken Spears ponies, Cawker Ponies and (5 Chas. Brignall with the music. Two z cars represented the Lions Club--one owned-by Kitlooey--and-one_hy Jim Heayn. THE FIREWORKS fire works display was seen by. a the waterfront on Tuesday night. The Canadian Legion was responsible for this beautiful feature of a very fine [AS Coronation Day Program. The items were very well chosen and it is many years since such a lovely display of fireworks has been seen in this village. Crowds of people lined the water front ind roads facing it and the fiery flowers bursting in the air could seen for great distances. A spectacular large crowd at <& < Little Britain, seccretary-treasurer. The new president thanked the group for her nomination and called on Mrs. McLeod of Coboconk for the report of the courtesy committee. The convention closed with the W. A. 'on Monday, with interment at Pine theme song and the benediction. dead on arrival. The body .was taken to A. L.. McDermott's Funeral Home at Port Perry. The funeral was held Grove' Cemetery, Prince Albert. Provincial Constable Joseph Tullock of Whitby said that no charge would be laid against Crisp. Mr. Lyle was born at Manchester, a son of the late Elizabeth Camplin Bain and David Lyle. All his life he 'was | a farmer in the district 'but recently RAR retired to a home near Nottingham's store at Myrtle. He was a member of the United Church. 4 Surviving is his wife, the former Frella Costella, of Epsom; two broth- trs, George, 627 Bloor Street, East," M1 Toronto; and Norman, of Port Perry; \ Nat and one sister, Murs. Henry Doubt, 66 Oshawa Boulevard, Oshawa, { x by