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" © ram RRR ~ Yacht Club New Year *. Church and State. x33%%% THE PORT PERRY ST Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa. w PORT PERRY, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1956 $2.00 per year. 1956 COUNCIL HONOURS W. L. PARRISH, ESQ. ° Thursday evening, December 28th, Council members of fifty years ago were tendered letters of appreciation by members of the 1956 Council. Mr. H. G. Hutcheson and Mr. W. L. Parrish, who_are. the only remaining members of the 1906 Council each receiving a delegation of Town officials who read an address of appreciation for the many years devoted to Port Perry by these senior citizens. Both these gentlemen have given valuable time and thought to the progress and growth of our village during the past half century -- 'especially "during the time they served on Council and as active citizens ahd business men. au ; . We join with the Council in expressing our appreciation to these gentlemen for their great contribution to us the present citizens of Port Perry and wish for them many more years to énjoy the fruits of their labours. Dear Mr. Parrish: The 1956 Council of Port Perry, representing this community, realize that it is most appropriate at this time to make public recognition of an historical event in your career, namely that "half a century has passed away since you were Reeve of Port Perry in 1906, and in 1908 you were honoured by being elected Warden of the County of Ontario. _ Of the 1906 Council, you and Mr, Bert Hutcheson are still with us. Therefore it seems very fitting that fifty years later we should extend to you our sincerest congratulations in a spirit of thankfulness that you have been spared all these years to enjoy good health and this worthy recognition. You have served your native village as a successful man of business. You have given generously of your time and means in You, personally contributed your efforts to- wards bringing a modern Post Office to Port Perry, and to which you gave efficient guidance in its construction. _ We, therefore, look upon you as an elder Statesman in the affairs of our Village, highly respected and worthy of any honour bestowed upon you. So we the 1956 Council associated with the business men of this date, take great pleasure in looking back 50 years to 1906, and realizé that we are indeed honoured to - be able to offer to you our congratulations together with our best wishes that you may continue to enjoy the evening of your life in the consciousness that you have not failed your day and genera- tion as a Canadian Citizen and Christian Gentleman. Two-thirds of Canadian families carry no installment debt and official : ne *liile statists show that of the 1,500,000 ly doled in the last ten years while Canadians who are buying things on | statistics show that the actual cost of time, one-third have savings greater living has risen just slightly over 50 than the amount they owe. per cent. Family income in Canada has near- Rl GOUT THE OLD? Blue Ray Annual Christmas Party The regular meeting of Blue Ray Chapter No. 238, 0.E.S. was held in the Masonic Rooms, on December 13, with a splendid attendance of rhem- bers. Thg Worthy Matron and her staff carried out the opening exercises in fine fashion and all officers were in their respective positions, The min- utes were read by the secretary, Helen Colbear, and approved. The business was carried out in record time and the Benevolent Committee given authority to carry out their annual Christmas Cheer. The financial report was given by the Treasurer, Alma Reesor. Invitations were received from var- ious Chapters among which was the one to Coronation Chapter, Lindsay, for January 16th, The Worthy Matron was pleased to welcome five Past Matrons and one | Past Patron of Blue Ray Chapter and Mrs. Varey of North Bay. - . The Sick and Sunshine Conveners, Ethel Nottingham and Margaret Car- negie, presented their report and we were sorry to hear of so much illness amongst our members. We trust that by now all are feeling much better. There will be no regular meeting on the 27th of this month, owing to the Holiday Season. Officers are asked to keep in mind the special practice to be held in the Masonic Rooms on January 9, at 7.30 p.m. sharp, ~The meeting was closed in regular form and the entertainment commit- tee took over for the Christmas party. To get everyone in a festive mood Christmas Carols were sung, among which were some of the old favorites, "0 Come All Ye Faithful"; "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"; and "The First Newell", To cause a little merriment forfeits were taken from several mem- L334 . "DONT WORRY ABOUT ME/ IM Lae : ~ 4 NOT AFRAID /" bers who were caught not singing carols. The impromptu program given later by these members was appreciat- ed and the committee thanks them for 'being such "good sports", The variety program was as follows. | Reading, entitled "No Room in the Inn" by Margaret Podres; musical number by Carol Morrow and Gwen Rennie; reading entitled, "Is There a Santa Claus?" by Pearl Gerrow; an Instrumental of Classical' Music by Marie Taylor. While waiting for Old Santa Claus, Musical Chairs was indulged in with Mabel Cawker and Myrtle Palmer act- ing at pianists for the evening. The Door Prize was won by Mabel Cawker and the Christmas Cake Draw which was sponsored by the Refresh- ment Committee, under the convener- ship of Irene Haugen was a huge suc- cess and was won by Helen Colbear. Twenty-one dollars and twenty-five cents was realized from this draw. Finally to the tune of Jingle Bells and everyone singing, the jolly old man arrived, just as lively and full of spirit as ever and after greeting some special old friends Santa Claus handed out the gifts to all the members. Marion Sandison, the entertainment convener and her committee, wish to thank cach and everyone who in any way contributed toward making this Christmas party a success. The. Refreshment. Committee con- véned by Mae Watson served a de- lightful luncheon at the close of the evening and a social half hour was spent. The prettily decorated Christ- mas Tree and the festive Christmas decorated banquet table helped to make the atmosphere a little more Christmassy and the committee in charge are to be complimented upon the way this work was carried out. Wedding SMALLEY-GIBSON- The marriage ceremony of Marilyn Ilecen Gibson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs: Elmer Gibson, Greenbank, to Ross Edgar Smalley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Smalley, Sandford, was per- formed by Rev. R. T. Chapin at the parsonage, Greenbank, on Saturday, December 8th, 1966. The bride wore a waltz length dress of Ice Blue Crystallette with beige and navy accessories and a corsage of Red Roses, ) Her attendant, Miss Marion Smalley, sister of the groom, was in copper shot taffeta with copper accessories and wearing bronze chrysanthemums. The groomsman was Keith Gibson, brother of the bride. A reception followed at the bride's home, which was decorated with pink and white streamers and chrysanthe- mums, The guests were received by the bride's mother in Dior Blue Crepe and, lace with black accessories, and a corsage of pink carnations. She was assisted by the groom..s mother who chose dusty rose shot taffeta with white and black acces- sories and wearing white carnations. A dainty lunch was served the guests by girl friends of the bride after which the bridal couple left for a wedding trip to Ottawa and Montreal and points east. The bride chose navy taffeta and before leaving she present- ed her corsage to groom's grand- mother, Mrs. Wellington Smalley, of Uxbridge. Hit By Car Breaks Both Ankles Earl Redman, 21, of Port Perry. suffered two broken ankles, a broken nose, and minor injuries, when he was struck by a car on King Street, in Oshawa, last Sunday night. The driver of the car, a Toronto motorist, was not charged. Earl was taken to Oshawa General Hospital, and last re- ports show that he is recovering very nicely from his injuries. We hope that Earl will be able to be home very soon. Soil and Crop A oil and Crop Assn. Meeting The Annual Meeting of the Ontario County Soil and Crop Improvement Ass'n was held in the Legion Hall at Uxbridge, on Wednesday, Dec. 12th, with approximately 140 farmers in at- tendance. The meeting started at 10:16 a.m., with President, William Heron, in charge. Reports of the various projects as carried out in 1966. were discussed by H. L. Fair, Sidney MacDonald and the various co-operators who took part in the different tests and demonstrations during the year. A very interesting programme was curried out during the year. 89 dif- ferent farmers took some active part in a Crop Improvement project this year. These tests and demonstrations were carried out on a total of 109 acres. George Paisley gave a very interest- ing report on the Junior Farmer Soil Conservation Tour that was held in September of this year. Owen Sweetman, Little Britain, Soil and Crop Improvement Director for this district, congratulated the local association on the splendid program that it had carried out during the year. Ken Kallis, Field Crop Branch, To- ronto, spoke on weed and brush con- trol. He also outlined the work being done with Long-Term Pasture demon- strations. William Cordukes, Field Husbandry Division, Central Experimental Farms, Ottawa, gave a splendid illustrated talk on Hay, Pasture and Silage Pro- duction, It was decided to hold the Annual Seed Fair again this year. The de- tails regarding the place, date and programme for the Seed Fair were turned over to the 1967 Project Com- mittee, The delegates to the Annual Soil and Crop Improvement Convention to be held in Toronto, January 30th to February 1st are Murray Holtby and Roy Ormiston, Milburn Meck was nominated to the Provincial Potato Committee to repre- sent Ontario County, and Aylmer Rennie was nominated to the Provin- cial Turnip Growers' Committee, The election of officers resulted as follows: Hon. President--Wm, Heron, Black- water; President, Murray Holtby, R. 195 COUNCIL HONOURS H. G. HUTCHESON, ESQ. Thursday evening, December 28th, Council members of fifty years ago were Yendered letters of appreciation by members of the 1956 Council. Mr. H. G. Hutcheson and Mr. W. L. Parrish, who are the only remaining members of the 1906 Council each receiving a delegation of Town officials who read an address of appreciation for the many years devoted to Port Perry by these senior citizéns. Both these gentlemen have given valuable time and thought to the progress and growth of our village (faring the Counciliand as active citizens and business men. We join with the Council in expressing our appreciation to these gentlemen for their great contribution to us the present citizens of Port Perry and wish for them many more years to enjoy the fruits of their labours. Dear Mr. Hutcheson: The 1956 Council of Port Perry, representing this community, feel that it is most appropriate at this time to make public recognition, that half a century has passsed by since you were a 'member of-the Council 'in 1906. Therefore it does appéar very fitting that fifty years later, we of this 1956 Council should" offer you our sincerest congratulations in a spirit of thankfulness that you have been spared all these years to enjoy good health and this worthy recognition. Through the years you have served Port Perry with dis- tinction in many ways. In your profession as a banker vou have always been remembered as a friend to many and kindly in your dealings to the public. You have generously served the com- munity in several official capacities in addition to serving on the Council. Your loyalties to Church and State are beyond question, coupled with respect for those of other beliefs and nationalities. . As one of the elder participants in municipal affairs and the general activities of Port Perry, you are regarded as a highly respected citizen, a friendly man to all you meet, which exemplifies kindness in its truest sense. Therefore we the 1956 Council associated with the Business men of this date, take great pleasure in acknowledging your services as a former Councillor fifty years ago, and we take this opportunity with great pleasure iif ex- tending to you ou congratulations with our best wishes that you may continue to enjoy the evening of your life with con- fidence and satisfaction in- having made valuable contributions over so many years in the history of this community, R. 2, Port Perry; lit Vice-President, - Roy Ormiston, Brooklin; 2nd Vice- Congratulations President, Clifford Ross, Beaverton; , Secretary-Treasurer, H. L. Fair, Ux-| * Congratulations are extended to bridge; Auditors, Clarence Armstrong, | Mrs, Job Graham who celebrates her Uxbridge and Ted Croxall, Uxbridge. 90th birthday on Friday, December Township Chairmen: 28th, 1956. May she have many more years of confihued health and happi- ness. Mrs Graham is now living with her daughter Mrs. Reg. Boundey of Port Perry. East Whitby, Elmer Powell, Osha- wa; Whitby, Heber Down, Brooklin; Pickering, W. H. Westney, Pickering; Uxbridge, Norman Hogg, Uxbridge; Scott, Harvey Meck, Sandford; Scu- gog, Anson Gerrow, Port Perry 3; Reach, Murray Holtby, Port Perry 4; Orock, Wm. Heron, Blackwater 1; Thorah, Ross McMillan, Beaverton 2; Mara, Frank Davis, Brechin 1; Rama, Lawrence Cooper, Washago 1. Six Members In Running | For Wardenship Six members of the Ontarfo County Council have signified that they will seek the County's highest office next year, the office of Warden of Ontario County. On January 16th, the county council holds its inaugural meeting and the first task of the members will be to elect a new warden, elected in- cidentally by an open ballot. Mr. J. T. Dyment, Director of Engi- neering for Trans-Canada Air Lines, who has been named chairman of a new Turbine Operations Panel of the International Air Transport Associa- tion. The panel will consist of seven experts of Canadian, American, Bri- tish, Duteh and French airlines, Tt will coordinate the joint effort of the world's airlines to develop the most efficient flight procedures and require ments for the new age of jet and turboprop aireraft. Mr. Dyment was chairman of the IATA Jet Symposinm in 1950 aad has since headed its jet fuels study. The following are the members who seek the wardenship: Reeve Ken Lee, of the town of Whitby; Reeve Russell Morrison, of the Township of Thorah; Reeve John Mills, of the town of Ajax; Reeve W. Beath, of the Township of 'ast Whitby; Reeve Cyril Morley, of the village of Pickering; and Reeve Morley Bain, of the Township of Scott. ln . Tickets $6.50 per couple -- onsale al S Dance, Mon., Dec 31, Lawrence's and Bruton's Drugstores Single Copy 5c. past half century -- especially during the time they Served on pi hi