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Port Perry Star (1907-), 30 Jul 1953, p. 7

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Voi I 1 E Detail on base maps is checked a- gainst aerial photogrdphs made dur- ing forest resources inventory cov- ering about 170,000 square miles 1 _ . --Ont. Dept. of Lands and Forests Photo. carried out by the Ontario Depart- ment of Lands and 'Forests, Timber Management Division. Aerial pho- tographs speeded gigantic task. "73 Editor 'of Canadian Satesman Enjoys a _ Dutch Wedding Ever since . the little Dutch girl told the Editor she wanted to be called a8 "new Canadian", and not a "little Dutch girl", our admiration for: these new citizens in our midst has aroused considerable interest. We, therefore, gladly accepted an invitation to a Dutch wedding on Saturday in the Christian Reformed Church to learn more about their native customs. It was an experience we shall long remember; for the ceremony was with- out the usual fanfare and fashion- show-display of so many Canadian weddings. Yet the bride and her two attendants looked charming in white lace gowns and veils. ~The service was impressive with its strictly religious appeal in which the young couple "to trust in the Lord and in all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths", In other words he said always put Christ as head .of the household. : The service throughout was in Dutch 'as the bride had recently come to Canada from the Netherlands. However, for the benefit of the few English speaking guests present the minister at the close of his sermon very thoughtfully gave a' brief sum- ~ mary of his address in English. The wedding vows followed the sermon, After the church service the guests were invited to the Lions Community Centre where afternoon tea was serv- ed, Later in the evéning the guests repaired to the large banquet: hall , | where they were joined by well on to two hundred young Dutch folks most of whom are living in the immediate vicinity. The bountiful and appetizing menu |- served was entirely Dutch cooking made by a Dutch baker in Brighton. There seemed to be no end to the variety of bread, buns, pastry and - cookies which were served at the ban- quet and throughout the'evening: by attentive waitresses, but no wedding "cake. Native wines, fruit dishes and "even Dutch cigars were included. As guests arrived, mostly in couples they would first present themselves to the bride and groom who were sitting at the head table, shake hands and offer congratulations and give them a wedding gift. - At the conclusion" of the banquet 'proper a young master of ceremonies mounted the platform and after offer- "ing a prayer which was reverently ob- served by the large gathering he presented an interesting variety pro- gram of recitations, vocal and instru- mental numbers, dramatic readings, humorous sketches - and community singing, The entire program of near- ly three hours was put on by members in the audience who were called to the platform to contribute their selection. As is customery on all such occasions the program concluded with prayer, To a native born Canadian one could. not help but be favorably im- pressed with the genuine 'willingness in which each did his or her part, the abundant display of latent talent, and the enthusiasm 'with which they sang their Dutch folk songs. They are evidently a music loving people and revel in clean wholesome entertain- ment, judging from 'the fine demon- stration they gave on this occasion. After this delightful experience we can .well understand now, in talking -several years ago with Col T. L. Ken- nedy, then Ontario Minister of Agri- culture, after he had made a survey of some European countries in search of suitable immigrants for Ontario, he said he would give the people of The Netherlands preference, From this new experience on Satur- day another thought came to our'mind. In assimilating these new Canadians to our. way. of life we might to ad- vantage also adopt some of their-culs ture and customs, for we must re- .| member that' theis country is much older than our beloved Qapada. Utica Miss Ada Stephenson has left' Utica' and is now living in Uxbridge. Mrs. Jack Crosier ison a three week trip by bus through the United States. Miss Jean Miller and sister Audrey and family of Markham visited Mis. E. Ackney one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wilbur and Glenn visited Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Vickers of Newmarket on Sunday. Mr. Will Lakey is here from the United States visiting his brother Mr. Charles Lakey and other members of his family. Mrs. Frank Kendall had a week's Lolidays at Wasaga Beach. Mrs. Francis Sanderson is attend- ing Summer School in Toronto. Mr. Clarence Pilkey and family from Invemay, Sask., Mrs. N. Rusnell j: of Brooklin and Mr, 'and Mrs. Wilbur Rusnell of Oshawa, were recent guests of Mr .and Mrs. Jim Mitchell. Mr'.and Mrs, Jeff Holt of Port Perry visited Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mitchell recently. Mr. Jim Mitchell visited Mr. and Mrs. L. Mitchell of Myrtle last week. Recent visitors at Frank Kendall's were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Caldwell of Toronto, Mrs. Lou Cassidy and Mrs. Hawksly, of Brooklin, and Mjss Nor- ma Chinn, of Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Connor, of Brooklin, visited their daughter Mrs. Tom Suth- #2 erland on Sunday. Mr, Sloat, who has been living at his home died recently at the age of 96. Don't forget the Memorial Service at the Presbyterian Church, Utica, next Sunday afternoon at 2:80, Aug 2nd, Dr. M. B. Dymond is the special speaker. Music by Epsom quartette. Breadalbane Church built by Scottish pioneers is now closed and has but this one service a-year, " BRYDEN PORT PERRY TIRE PROVED ONTHE INDIANAPOLIS SPEEDWAY FOR Zac SAFETY ~~ ON | THE HIGHWAY, MOTORS PHONE 74 3 ICE DELIVERY--TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY, CALL 289 JULY PRICES FOR STOVE and NUT COAL $37. 00 per ton (Summer prices) "Cash Discount of 50c. per ton if paid in 15 days PORT PERRY COAL & ICE CO. Ja McLeod's grandmother, Mrs. Blackstock Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. H. Forder on the birth of a son, in Port Perry Hospitak on July 26th. Mr. Blake Gunter, Miss Jessie Van- Camp and Misses Joyce Venning spent the week-end with Mr; anid Mrs. Roy Turner at their cottage at Coe Hill, We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Geo. Crawford is in Port Perry Hospital, and wish her a, speedy recovery, The men are putting a new alumi: num roof on the United Church, also some needed repairs to the chimney, At the return game, when Black- stock went to play at Bethany, on Friday, the score was the same as the in previous game played here, 11-10 for Blackstock. We have just two games left to play, both with Janetville, Aug. 6th and 8th. -Murs.- George Fowler has Fetuned home after a lengthy visit with her daughter in Oshawa. Quite a number from here attended the Ferguson Re-union in Hampton Park on Saturday, July 26th. There were about sixty present. The W.A. of the United Church had a community sale on the grounds of Recreation Centre in aid of the church decoration fund. They realized two hundred and sixty dollars. There were donations ranging from bags of grain to child's cot, fumed oak and walnut furniture to kiddy cars, stoves, heatérs and kitchen cabinets to dishes, sub- stantial and fragile, Also flowers, bedding, wool blankets, quilts and auto rugs, dressed chickens and "the finest display of home cooking for sale, as well as vegetables, eggs and so on. The W.A. .of the United® Church, say "Thank You" Ted Jackson, who gave the finest gift of all, his afternoon's work. If gne were not in the buying bracket or mood it was a delight to listen to Mr. Jackson, who, quote; "i an artist in his work", Devitt's R.B.C., Blackstock, is cele- brating Derry Day at Peterboro, Sat- urday, August 8th, with Cobbray's Band from Toronto, in attendance. The big feature of the occasion for Blackstock Preceptory is that it will be the first parade with the new ban- ner donated by Elmer Nesbitt, Nestle- ton. --- LATEST IN MODERN ships in Canada, SERVICE and REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES OF CARS AND TRUCKS QUALIFIED LICENSED MECHANICS USING THE We would like you to meet our Service Manager, Jack Felton. Jack was formerly Shop Foreman with Regent Motors, Toronto, one of the largest Mercury-Lincoln-Meteor Dealer- - .(We can-pick up your car and return it to you.) UX-SPRING MOTORS LIMITED MERCURY-LINCOLN-METEOR DEALERS i Junction 12 and 47 Highways BOOP aber ii niesraebasientssesannssnssl HII 88888L1 1818 133383 REPAIR EQUIPMENT TENDER DELICIOUS MEATS ® FISH © MEAT © POULTRY e CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING York Frosted Foods 'CAWKER BROS. "THE FAMILY BUTCHER" PORT PERRY PHONE 29 Almost any house paint looks fine for the first few days. But how will it look in 8, 4 or 8 years from now? Use your paint dollar wisely by getting S8herwin- Williams SWP House Paint. "\.. It's WEATHERATED to give. your home longer lasting "protection and beauty. CARNEGIE HARDWARE PHONE 61 PORT PERRY ' SHERWIN-WiLLia S$ PAINT HEADQUARTERS THE PORT PERRY STAR, THURSDAY, JULY 30th, 195681 The W.A. of St. John's Church, at Blackstock; was held in the Parish Hall, July 16, with an attendance of 16 members, The president took charge of the devotional and led in prayer recitirig in unison, "Epilogue by Rev. R. S_Seeley"". Study book was taken by Mps. H.. McLaughlin. "August meeting will be held as usual. Secre- tary read a very interésting letter from Miss Jessie McArthur written in England, June 2}, "conveying her best wishes to all tht W.A. 'members. Lunch was served by these menibers of Group 4: Mrs. Jos. Forder, Mrs. G. Forder, Mrs. Hs McLaughlin and the hostess Mrs. Bateman. THE EASY WAY -- Pick the best time to travel, Some- times an hour or two makes a great difference in traffic volume. Drive only when you feel rested; the road and rest, It's Surprising how If you'be- come sleepy or tired. on a trip, pull off ~ refreshing a cat-nap of five or ten minutes can be . .. what a severe hazard you eliminated by taking a little rest when you need it,' WHO'S A FRIEND OF LABOUR? LET'S TAKE 2 FACTS . 1. THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY when in office brought in almost every progressive piece of labour legislation - on our statute books--including recognition of trade unions, fair wages and reasonable work. hours, workmen's compensation, minimum wages, legal holidays with pay, unemployment insurance and collective bargaining. 2. THEPRESENT GOVERNMENT at Ottawa denied the right of labour to collective bargaining and substituted compulsory arbitration in the railway strike. The P.( .. opposition fought long and hard to uphold the principle of collective bargaining in all labour-management disputes. nd This is one good reason why I am a P.C. Candidate in this election. 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