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~ ~ Warden of Ontario County. HAE A PORE Ait as « A i El Sy Re a an Eh Et tit. ihe oo KEN py . IRR NAN Jon Ns FR Fae rat ENN A] MILL EAT TOE IY TY Sri ARM DRER SLNl he "A HEL SRR BEI Be OR DEL FI WR PG XE ER PI SPA Ra [An-- ES rT - ganas . hah] Et BAI afi Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa. PORT PERRY, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 1957 $2.00 per year. Single Copy bc. Federation of Agriculture Ce "Hold Annual Meeting = 'The Ontario County Federation of | J Agriculture held 'its annual meeting' jn the United Church at Greenbank on Wednesday the fourth of December. The 'Women's Association of Green- bank served a sumptuous turkey sup- per to the one hundred and Slghty guests, Messages were heard from the pre- sident Mr. Russell Rodd, of Uxbridge, Dr, Dymond, M.L.A. and Mr. Bain; Mr. Ha- mer of Myrtle introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Charles McInnis who outlined some of the problems of ag- riculture to-day and what farmers could do about the situation. He said 'that we- should first understand our problem, study and know it in every aspect and then continue that same broad study toward a solution which "would be fair to all concerned. Mr. McInnis, is at present very much con- cerned in the Hog Marketing vote _ but touched only slightly on the vot- ing regulations as' he mentioned this topic. Mrs, Hamer, read the financial re- port showing a'balance of $1059. The secretary's report showed nine regu-. lar meetings and six special meetings regarding insurance, pipeline and the proposed amalgamation of the two di. : visions of Ontario County. and passed unanimously. The amalgamation was voiad upon There is now only one federation in the county, the Ontario County Federation of Ag- riculture. Mr. Fair conducted the ----alection-of- directors, Mr. Kennedy-6f Stouffville thanked the ladies. Mr. Doble, Uxbridge, thanked the guest speaker. Reports were heard from Ontario _courity Medical Services by Mr. Me- Lean 'of Udney, Co-operators Insur- ance and Manchester Credit Union were reported on by Mrs, Hamer. More interest was urged by Mrs. Ha- mer in Co-op Insurance as a means of added income for the Federation. Part of every policy fee for insurance comes back to the county, this year $400.00 was received. It was stressed that the coming year is going to be a most important one for all agricul- ture and all co-operation is needed to bring success. B 2 * ete. Teen Town By Danny Reesor: The dance last Friday evening, de-. its delayed beginning, was. at- tended by a smaller number of teen- ts than usual. Among the many out-of-town guests present were mem; bers from Oshawa. - A special thank-you is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Tom. Harris who so kindly offered to chaperone this dance at the last moment. The teenagers who were originally asked to convene this dance were unfortunately unable to do so but as usual the other teen- agers all assisted aking the dance possible. As oe specific 'conveners, there were no prizes for dance contests. The executive would like to offer their thanks to those who worked so diligently on the float entered by Teen Town in the Santa Claus parade last Saturday. Special thanks is gi- ven to Harold Jeffery and Jim Taylor for their work. There will be a dance this Friday evening as usual in the Public School, at which time the dress will be School dress, The conveners for this 'dance are Carol Tanton and Dale Lowcock. We would like to remind the Teen- agers at this time of the big event of the year, the Teen Town New Years' Eve Dance--The tickets for this dance will be sqld previous to the dance and it is hoped that we will have them ready for sale within the next week. Lucky Number Will the holder of the lucky number 0 202140 at the Scout Euchre and Dance please present it at the Star Office and pick up his prize, . . Donations to Minor Hockey Fund Canadian Legion, Branch 419 ..$100.00 Lions Club 100.00 Chamber of Commerce ........... 100.00 Service Club, United Church .... 26,00 Lastern Star ......ovioeienne 5.00 Warriner Lodge, 1.0.Q,F. .......... 25.00 Beare Motors Car Wash ......... - 40.00 Scugog Chapter 1.0O.D.E. ............ 50.00 Port Perry Teen Town .............. 100,00 Honeydale Women's Institute .... 10.00 Catholic 'Women's League ....... 26.60 The regular monthly meeting . of Seugog Chapter, I. O. D. E,, was held in a candlelit room at the Library, with spicy smell of evergreens and the gay colours of Christmas, Supper preceded the business, and the boun- tiful fare was much enjoyed by the members present. Partners for sup- per were arranged by matching split titles of the Season's special songs and carols. These partners formed into groups of four, and after the businéss was concluded, became the nucleus of the entertainment. Char- ades, a song without music, the guess- ing of a local personality, from clues given by the group, a one-minute dis- gertation from each member of an- other group on subjects Closely related to the Yuletide season, and a guess- ing contest of the I-spy variety, were indulged in and proved to be good fun. The conveners for this pleasant occasion were Mrs. Storey Beare, Mrs, Stewart MacFarlane, Mrs. Harry Car- negie and Mrs. Arthur Brock. Obituary SCOTT On Saturday, November 30th, 1957, at the home of his son, at Seagrave, Liscar ' Scott, husband of the late Lillian McKnight, father of Ombra, Mrs. C. W. Clarke, Little Britain, and Roy, of Seagrave, passed away in his 84th year. Born in Peterboro, Ont., in 1874, the late Mr. 'Scott moved to Port Hope with" his parents when quite young. His father owned a brick yard which supplied a large number of brick that went into the re-building of Port Perry after the big fire before the turn of the century. : In October 1894 he married Lillian McKnight of Mado¢ who predeceased him in 1949. In 1896 he went to Northern Ontario' as a pioneer settling in the New Lis- keard district 86 -miles- from the near- est railway at Mattawa. When the Ontario Northland Rail- way came in 1905 he started as a fire- man and later became an engineer, where he remained until after the end of World War I, when he moved to Seagrave where he has lived until his passing. One of his greatest pleasures next tohis family was his interest in music. For thirteen years accompanied by the late Mrs. C. Sleep he led and directed the Seagrave Sunday School Orches- tra which many will remember. Besides his 'daughter and son he leaves to mourn his loss, five grand- sons and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the MecDermott-Panabaker funeral par- lqurs on Tuesday, December 8rd the Rev. Mr. McNeil of Seagrave United Church conducting the service with in- terment in Pleasant Point cemetery. The pallbearers were his grandsons Harvey and Jack Clarke; Kenneth, Harold and" Beverley Scott and Wm. Pearson, Jr.s Wedding ~~ PEARCE:. BUXCEY +A very pretty wedding took place on Saturday, November 30, in Prince Albert United Church, when Rev. E. S. Linstead condueted the marriagé of Beryl Ann Buxcey to John Thomas Pearce. The bride is the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Jesse Buxcey, Port Pérry, and the groom is the son of Mr. Fred Pearce, and the late Mrs. Pearce, Prince Albert. In a setting of bronze and yellow mums and rern the bride entered the church on the arm of her father to the strains of wedding music played by Mrs. B. Snelgrove., Mr. B. Snelgrove was soloist. The bride was lovely in a- tulle and lace over taffeta gown with short train. Her finger-tip illusion veil was held by pearl tiara and she carried a bouquet of yellow rose buds. Miss Joyce Buxcey was her sister's brides- maid and was dressed in blue lace aml carried a bouquet of red carnations. A younger sister Patricia Buxcey was flower girl dressed in pink organdy and carried white carnations. Mr. Earl Whittaker was best man, and the ushers were Mr. Clive Boyd and Alfred Newnham. At the reception which was held in the Sunday School room, the bride's mother wore grey silk and Mrs. Pearce was attired in misty blue crepe, both wore a gardenia corsage. short trip to the United States the bride had changed to a mushroom pink suit, black mouton coat with turquoise hat and black accessories. -She wore a yellow rose corsage. Mr. and Mrs. Pearce will reside in Port Perry. Out of town guests were present from Toronto, Oshawa Blackstock and Burketon Station. |] United Church Women's Assoc. The Christmas meeting of the Port Perry United Church Women's Asso- ciation, was held Tuesday, December 3rd, in the Sunday School room, with a fair attendance. The President, Mrs, W. A. Jackson, presided. The Devotional was taken by Mrs. H. O'Neill's group, the following la- dies participating-- Scripture Reading--Mrs, J. Young Devotional Topic--Mrs. A. Prentice. Chistmas Story entitled "The String of Blue Beads"--Mrs. Linstead. Prayer--Mrs. John Taylor, Minutes were read by Secretary Mrs. Murray Williams, and approved. Mrs. Chas. Reesor, Treasurer, gave the financial statement. In the ab- sence of our Corresponding Secretary Miss G. Stovin, report was given by Mrs. M. Williams. Miss Stovin asks that members advise her of any, who are ill, or shut-in, Group leaders were asked to haye their annual reports ready to give at the January meeting. The various committees were ap- pointed for the coming year. It was decided to have Mrs. Fred Crawford purchase ferns for the church. Keep in mind the Annual Hospital Auxiliary Doll Festival, to be held Saturday, December 14th, in the Ca- tholic Church basement. Members are asked to bring donations of Home Baking. } Mrs. Jackson expressed appreciation 'to the members, for the fine co-opera- tion, during the past year. Mrs. L. Colbear, presented the slate of Officers for next year. The Rev. Mr. Linstead installed them. The bu- | siness session closed by singing the "Theme Song", Rev. Mr, Linstead leading in Prayer. Mr. J. Hoskin convened the pro- gram. Mrs, O. Jeffrey and Mrs. S. Cawker favoured with two Christmas duets "Silent Night" and "Frosty the Snowman". Mrs. Wm. Moase gave a splendid reading entitled "Christmas on the Prairie". «~ Mrs, Wm. Taylor, Jr., a piano solo, "Prelude in C Mirror", by Rachmanin- off. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs, Ray Webster and group. » 1 -- Junior Farmers' Choir Participate At 4-H Review Once again the Ontario County Jr. Farmers' Choir brought honour and praise not only to the County, but also to the Province, when it provided the musical entertainment at the National "4-H Reviéw" in the Baton Auditor- ium, Toronto, under the capable lea- dership of the choir director, Mrs, El- sie. Dobson, The choir is 'sponsored by the Ontario Department of Agricul, ture, Uxbridge, and the arrangements for the trip were made by Mr. H, L. Fair and Sidney MacDonald. The National 4-H Club Week is un- der the direction of the Canadian Council on 4-H Clubs, which is main- tained through the interest, and fi- nancial support of the Federal and Provincial Departments of Agricul- ture, thirty-nine business companies,' and twelve national agricultural as-; sociations, To be able to attend the National 4-H Club Week is the highest award paid to 4-H Club members. As guests of the Canadian Cogncil on 4-H Clubs, fourteen proficiency winners in 4-H work from the ten provinces, are brought to Toronto at the time of the Royal Winter Fair, and given the op- portunity to discuss subjects affecting Canadians as citizens, and Canada's role in world affairs. Thus it was indeed a privilege for the Ontario County Junior Farmers', Choir to be requested to assist in the : 44. 2 t! m When ihe hanpy couple Jefe. for a) 4-H Review', which is the programme at which the 4-H members show the Council members some of the achieve- ments of their clubs. For the first group "of selections the choir sang "Canada, Our Heritage" --choral selections from 'Oklahoma'-- and 'No Man Is An Island' After the 4-H members had some demonstrations on "Sheep Shearing" and "Wool", Jeanette Dobson, Ux- bridge, and Hugh Baird, Blackwater, -sang "Serenade" by Romberg from the Student Prince; and the County Mixed Quartette, Jeanne Pearson, Ux- bridge, Jeanine Werry, Ronald Werry, Kedron, and Hugh Baird, sang 'Little David', a negro spiritual, and received a tremendous ovation on it. This was the first time for a Junior Farmers' Club to participate at the National, and those in charge of the evening were very much impressed with the performance of the choir. Winners at Santa |Claus Parade Draw Mrs. Reta Rodman, Port Perry, R. R. 3; Miss Katherine Pryke, Port Perry; Miss Nola Hunter, Port Perry; Signe Jensen, Port Perry; Mrs. Earl Bacon, Uxbridge; Mr. Grant Hunter, R.R. Port Perry; Mrs. Norman Wil- son, Fort Perry; Mrs. Lewis Fitze, Blackstock; Mrs. Albert Midgley, Port Perry; Mrs. Harvey Mahaffy, Port Perry; Mr. Peter VanCaster, Port Perry; Mrs. Harold Swain, Black- stock; Miss Jane Carnegie, Port Per- ry; Mr. Clarence Hurd, Port Perry; Mr. Roger Oke, Port Perry; Mr. Frontham, Port Perry; Mr. Clarence | Graham, Port Perry; Mrs. Garnet Wright, Port Perry; Mrs. Albert Wil- son, Port Perry R.R.; Mrs. G. Webster, Fort Perry; Mrs. Grant Gerrow, Port Perry. Winners of Clown contest during the Santa Claus Parade: 1st Lamy Mark; 2nd Barry Oke; 8rd Douglas Edenborough. Epsom Community Club Another regular meeting was held in Epsom Public School on Friday night, November 29. There were ten tables of cuchre played. Prizes were as follows: 1st lady Mrs. F. Leach; 2nd, Mrs. C. Geer; Consolation. Mrs. Burnham. 1st man, Mr. A. Kerry, 2nd man, Mrs. H. McCartney, Con- solation, Mr. R, Flewell. Door prizes --lady, Mrs. McArthur; men, Mr. J. Demara. Next meeting will be on Friday, 'A December 18th, A period of dancing will follow cards. Everyone welcome. EEL LL LL LEE RL LL EL LI EET PEP RRR TERY ¥ At this time of year we are continu- | ally reminded of our religious being by the influence of Christmas activity. , All Scouts should be familiar with !'the religious policy of the movement since Scout Training is designed to be mental, physical and spiritual, The religious policy of The Boy Scouts Ass'n, is as follows. It is expected that every member shall belong to a religious denomina- ligious duties. Where a group consists of members ! tury. of several denominations it is the duty of the Scouter in consultation with the Group Committee to encourage mem- bers to attend religious observances of their own denomination. In camp it is the duty of the Scout- er to provide the opportunity for | Campers to attend the religous ob- servances of their own denomination at regular services. Any form of daily prayer and of weekly religious service in camp should be of the simplest character, attendance being voluntary. Scouts must not be required to at- tend religious observances of denomi- nations other than their own. Where it is not permissable under the rules of the religion of any. Scout to attend religious observances other than ,those of his own church the Scouters of the Group must see that , those rules are strictly observed while | the Scout is under their control. The Religion and Life Award is granted tu a Scout who has completed to the satisfaction of his own Minis- ter, Rabbi or Priest the requirements in connection with his religious ob- servances and' education approved for his own denomination. Spiritual development is a most im- portant factor to better Scouting. The Cubs plan to continue their calendar sales until the entire com- munity has been covered. If by any chance you were missed please notify Mr. Stan. Ploughman 'at 322-J. Nuffiber two Scout Troop will be on the paper drive this Sat.,, Dec. 14th. Please have your tied bundles out early. In this way you can help the | boys to help themselves. The help of | any Scout or Guide fathers would be very welcome on this paper Many hands make light work. "ALL THAT MATTERS" is a novel based on the life of Samuel Farmer. We hope to print the book chapter by 'chapter as we have-time and space in the following year or so. We would | like it to be clearly understood that it is a novel, that many of the events in it happened to Samuel Farmer but Resemblances to folk in the district may be discovered' but they are not those people. Mr, Farmer left par- tial notes of his life story. The au- thor of this book has had to fill many drive. | Your Group Committee. | Florence Fralick and Joan Aldred was gaps and to improvise a great deal. "This is always the work of the artist. the people are necessarily fictional. "All That Matters" By ANN FARMER BOYD work she could. have another manage ? If she were going to child how would she Then the thought of the baby being her very own began to assert itself. She would tell her husband this very night. Perhaps he could afford to get a little help for her in the way of a part time housekeeper, When John came home\to supper and the dishes were finally done Mary sent the boys off to do their 'sums without the usual few minutes by the fire. They were disappointed but Fa- { ther raised his hand and they disap- | The spirit of the book is true to the | peared without a word. "spirit of the man as the author knew, "him. It is true to the spirit of other Shyly Mary found the words to tell _- tion and faithfully carry out his re. | men like him who struggled and work- ' him about the child. She was sur- ed in Canada at the turn of the cen- | prised to see that not only was John It is a heritage of which we should be proud. We may lose it for lack of the telling. Our children know very little of this life. It is the hope of the author that something -of im-, portance in this heritage may be pre- served by being written down. Introduction ta the book appeared in the Special Edition in October. Chapter 2 The house was trim and tidy, the fires were fresh on the hearth and the meals quickened the hearts of the whole family during the first few months of Mary Farmer's life as mo- ther of four children who were not her own. became a fact and Father often look- ed out from behind his newspaper to smile in satisfaction at the scene be- fore him. All went well until one day Mary became ill. At first-it was just a small nuisance and she paid no atten. tion. Then slowly it began to dawn upon her that she was going to havef a child of her own. She was filled with mixed feelings of pleasure and fear. She was already doing all the Reading aloud by Mother "back into outer darkness. "these days. not pleased but he actually showed signs of dismay. He tried to cover them up immediately but neverthe- less- she had seen them. A house- , keeper was out of the question. He could not afford it, John bent and gravely kissed her forehead: "every child is from God and we will try to provide for it some. how." "But the work, John!" she protest- ed. "the boys will have to help you more." Was his reply. J Sammy was blissfully unaware of the new figure, shadowy but very real who had arrived to push him forever He was a hungry little boy, growing. fast in every direction-and he ate greedily and took all the extras he could find The contrast in what had been and the situation as it appeared now loosened his body and mind to a new state of expansion and he suc- cessfully let his defences down think- ing all was well. He had both a mo- ther and a father at last. (continued on page four) Rebekah Lodge Hold Christmas Pity "The annual Christmas party for Maybelle Rebekah Lodge No. 348 Port Ferry was held on December 3rd fol- lowing the regular meeting. There were about sixty present including many of the husbands. The evening consisted of the singing of many old familiar Carols as well as musical selections. Bruce Snelgrove and Maurice Huggard favoured us with two violin duets, Star of the East, and Joy to the World." A vocal duet Sis. very much enjoyed by all present. Several games were played and the prize winners were Paul Diamond, Sis. Flossie Ploughman and Lloyd Short. A delightful recitation by Sis. Grace Love brought the enter- tainment to a. close. Following the gift exchange, lunch was served in the club room. Those in charge of the evening were Sisters Snelgrove, Vance, Webster, Whitter and Wana- maker. We are indebted to them for another ¢njoyable evening together. PROOF OF THE PUDDING -- It's Christmas pudding time at Canadian National Railways and Chef Instructor Joseph Nellis, who prepares the three tons of pudding needed for CNR dining cars each year, appointed Susan Tolhurst, as his assistant chef for a day. After helping the chef mix the huge pile of raisins, peel, walnuts, brown sugar and many other ingredients that are on the table, Susan took time out to make alittle pudding for herself. First, with pad and pencil, she had to reduce the chef's quantities down to little girl size. Then she got busy with mixing howl and spoon. Finally, the pudding came out of the steaming oven and Susan's expression proves it met every taste requirement. - HOCKEY - ALLISTON Vs. BROOKLIN - Sat., Dec. u LS ~ re op Xa ME, TIS AT 3) a a, Ex a fra i nt Ss fr oe RC ---- = 5 -- oe wil, > . A ng