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.§ SF SC wi Mosher sd & lan _ Weekly Newspaper Esme if a LALA A THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE FRAY Sid Kinin Gis yrs dY ek he rr Thursday, March 17th, 1960 rast o Cr ---- = £ dion.' Notes and Coninents The 'New Disarmament In.the past fifteen years the West and 'R oy §HoN i ons of troops f Ty When: 'World : War XL sided. th nited States alone had x ost Shen, 8, lee Arne; Britain J joc 8 000 an e et-ac ng to its a. Son, figures 11,600,000. 'Toslay the nid States has a 1.500.000 Army, Navy, » Ain:Force and Marine Corps of some 2,- :800,000;: Britain has dess than a half mil- over the next two years. It is quite clear that the big powers no longer feel; that numerically powerful armed forces are either necessary.or even valuable, If troep cuts were all:that was needed to re- duyee the tension: between East and 'West we would be well on the way to agreement and total disarmament. What- actually is happening, however, i is not disarmament, 'Though the troop sla- shes have been considerable and will con- tinue to come, an arms race is-still.on; The goal now is for inter-continental missiles readied for split-second delivery from sec- ret bases. 'The race is deadly business and costly beyond imagining. The present state of affairs approaches a stale-mate "because so far there is no known defense for such missiles. It is more than a stale- mate, it is, in fact, a debacle. 'Russia' has many more such weapons than the United:States: and they are sec- reted in yet undetermined places. Russia and the, rest. of the.world. know full well where the American missiles are located. The Anecdote of Grace Peri in- a speech.or a sermon therei.oceurs the , inevitable anecdote, a short illustrative story, which gives point to. the discourse, Some. of these are not too successful. They are: forced or: far- fetched or inept. They are without grace and we wonder why the speaker used them. At such times we are-apt to-feel irritated with him although, in the main, most au- diences are generous: of- spirit: and want- fng in the nice discrimination that makes for: intelligent : eriticism. But, 'there are times when, the speaker chooses to use a real gem and the radiance of pure grace is so obvious that we marvel. at its perfec- tion. Christ was a master of the anecdote of grace as, befits the greatest teacher of all time. 'The story of the Prodigal Son is but one example of this kind of anecdote. This week we came across two or three simple little stories which struck us.as abounding. in grace. One was.about a beautiful mulatto, girl who had :been bartered:in the slave mar- kets of the United States asia profitable piece of merchandise. Once more she'was up on the block and.as usual the bidding 'was spirited. It started at $500 and quick- ly climbed. "Then a-young:-man entered the bidding and finally she was knocked down to him by the auctioneer at the high price of $2,600. The next day when she was presented to him, and as she stood head bowed in front of him he. told her that he had purchased: her:in order:to give her freedom. "When she heard this she sRussia ia-down-to 'some 8,000,000. All: these-countries plan, drastic reductions 'the nuclear arms race. Two questions of some importance to both: sides arise out of the present situa- tion, « First, how long can we afford to go on stockpiling and perfecting such nuclear giants. whose sole use is to carry atomic warheads: of such destructive power that their: use ;would: mark' the end of modern civilization if not the end of the whole human race? The second question is whether or not. the risk entailed in such an arms. race is not greater than the risk .involved.in total disarmament even though sueh disarmament does not provide for complete control and inspection ? Intelligence suggests the answers to both questions. First, we have less than five years of grace left to, us if we go on with the ruinous. programme of trying to out-missile the Soviet, Second, the risks 'in disarmament are obviously less. great 'than those involved in the continuance of France, to-day, Germany 'to-morrow and Heaven knows what-tragedy following; swiftly after. 'The 'implications for Canada are obvi- ous, If we must support NATO then let us.get behind its constructive provisions; let us abandon its destructive purposes, If the great powers cannot: afford the arms 'race how much less are we in a position 'to support such madness? It is time the military bloc in this country should be - pensioned off. Their work is done. We must look to another kind of leadership if we are to survive. Is it too much to-ask that we be granted the courage toface the reality of our situation? A lesser courage may well destroy us. dropped on her knees and clasping his Jegs- said with: deep emotion and great dig- nity, "Since you bought me to give me my freedom, I will willingly be your faithful glave for the rest of my life." Christ would have understood, in the light of: his own sacrifice; the grace which.prompted her to speak 'thus. Another anecdote was about the famous actress Laurette Taylor. One:night she was telling how essentially simple acting was. She explained to her friend Leonard Sillman: "If they asked me to play an old woman, I simply how my head." Then she bowed her head and was suddenly, miraculously,-an old woman. "If they ask me to play an empress," she said; "I simply lift my head." Again she illustrated, raising her chin high, and she was sudden- ly empress of the world, Sillman was:so_ impressed that the next day when he was:talking to the:producer John Golden: he repeated her words and gave an. imitation of her performance. Golden nodded wisely "Laurette's wonder- ful" he-agreed. "But dome a.favour the next time you see her. Ask her to play an old empress." , There is nothing more to say. Either you have felt the.grace in these or forever missed that exquisite but indescribable insight that lies-in the anecdote that-dig- nifies and lends beauty to our common humanity. District NEW TWP. EMPLOYEES MUST LIVE HERE All future employees 'of Pickering Township will be required to take up residence in the township within a year of date of employment. Council passed a xesolution to' this affect last week. i «I can't see that it places. a hard- ship on any employee" the Reeve said. "lf they make their livelihood here, they should be prepared to live here". Councillor Edgar James wondered if it would affect the number of applica- tions for. jobs here. Reeve Sherman Scott said that from | 16,000 people plus those willing to live here it would be doubtful if it would present any problem, Another resolution requiring pres- ent employees to locate here within two years was dismissed and present employees will not be affected. MARINE RESORT 18 PROPOSED FOR PICKERING The future of Frenchman's Bay is a critical planning problem for Pick- ering Township, Metro Planning Com- missionér Murray Jones, Thurs; Mar. 11th, told a combined meeting of the Township Council and planning board. He said it could be made a magni- ficent niarine area. ning and 'Development has indicated definitely. it is not willing to develop the area as parkland on a provincial basis, he said Metro may go outside its houndaries for parks purposes. The:Metro planning department has considered this area, he said, and if the township is agreeable, Metro would like to consider its development more seriously. Mr, Jones and the council and plan- ning board discussed other projected developments, 15:FOO0T DRIFT DELAYS TRAIN A-16-foot anawdrift a short distance north, of Stouffville, on Saturday night last. week delayed the northbound die- sel for almost 10 hours. The 27 pas- sengers aboard were taken hack to Stouffville by an emergency engine sent from Toronto. The CNR passenger train came to a gradual stop when the engine, half- way through the giant drift, was un able ta go farther, It was in the early hours of the morning when the "train was finally freed. The 22 passengers bound. for Goole wood and Uxbridge made their own yiwalted at Stouffvilleumntilial. oat. 3pm. before they were pleked a t five with tickets for STOUFFVILLE HAS WATER FOR 12,000 The 8,000 residents of Stouffville now have a water supply sufficient for the needs of four times that popu. lation. A new well located a few feet from the town reservoir was brought in re- cently with a 24-hour test of 800 gal- lons a minute--enough to boost the town's supply to an adequate level for 12,000 persons. BOWMANYVILLE HAVE NEW . WASH.O-MAT LAUNDRY The official opening of BdWan- ville's Wash-O.Mat coin operated, self serve laundry was announced for Mar. 18 and 19. Keith Kingsland, presi- dent of the company, in making the announcement, stated that customers and friends who are interested in this unique operation will be welcomed when instruction and free wash ser- vice will be provided. Higgon Elec- tric of Bowmanville, installed lighting for the front of the building which provides a most attractive appear ance. At the moment, the larg: Wash-O-Mat sign is held. up in cus. toms but should be cleared in a few days. In the Spring, the entire front of the building will be painted white. For RUBBER STAMPS See The Port Perry Star Although the Department of Plan. | up by bus. Notes 'by 'Mary Becker A number of 'decisions were made by the Board of 'Management at their first meetinf last week: A committee consisting of the 'Wardens plus one other person will see the Bishop in the near future concerning what financial arrangements are.necéssary to obtain his: permission to 'stat building the addition to our Parish Hall. The Board felt that the need is greater even than last year, and our financial position is:somewhat:better, A ways and means committee will make stren- uous efforts to get tha building under way this year, if there is any support for it in the Parish, The Board appointéd Messrs John Jefford and, W. Sonley, to investigate the possibbility. of a Vacation School this summer, and voted $100 to sup- port such a project if suitable arrange- ments can be made to, hold it. They also decided that some 80 new prayer books and 60 hymn boods are badly needed for the church. It was sug- gested that each organization within the church undertake to purchase some of these. The Evening Guild, After- noon Guild, Men's Club and others will be asked to help with this. The Board hopes to increase the contribution of this church 'to the Primate's appeal for refugees, and to this end special envelopes will be in the pews until the last Sunday in March. ) The W.A. met on Tuesday, March 8 at the home of Mrs. Mumford. After the Members' Prayer, Mrs. Glass led in the saying of a Litany. Mrs. Whithy read the minutes of the last meeting | and 'Mrs. Clarke gave the treasurer's report. In the absence of Mrs. Wilkin- son, Mrs. Glass gave her report on Dorcas work. She has finished mak- ing two dresses for girls in an' Indian school and will do two aprons as well, to complete the uniforms. Members then considered a letter from Toronto Dioscesan 'W.A asking for a contri- bution for a gift for Mrs. Slively, re- tiring Diocesan: president. It was agreed to send $1. Mrs. Mumford gave a talk on "Race and Nationalism in Africa" from the study book. A discussion on racial discrimination followed. Mrs. Glass announced that the Easter Tea and bake sale would be held on Saturday, April 23, which is also St. George's Day. Arrangements for this were discussed. The meeting closed with the Benediction, said in unison, led by Mrs. Woods. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Mulligan and Murs. Mumford. The Evening Guild met at the home of; Mrs. G. Rennie on Monday, March 14th. Members jointed; in the:Parish after which" Mrs. Boothman read the minutes of the last meeting and Miss Jarrett gave the treasurer's report. A brief discussion concerning refresh- ments for the coming Youth Council service followed. Members voted :$100 to the 'Wardens for the purchase of new Prayer Books for the Church. Mrs. Dowson led the group in a study of the chapter from the study book on Medical Missions in Africa. The meeting closed with praper and re- freshments were served by Mrs, Boothman and Mrs. Bruton. At their recent meeting, held at the home of Mrs. C. Williams, the Sunday School teachers drew up, a list of sug- gestions for the new building which will be passed on to the Board of Man- agement. The teachers read.several articles on the planning of church school space. Mrs. Fuller read an article on the responsibilities of teaching, after which Mrs. Sonley led the group in a Litany for Teachers. Mrs. Dowson gave a digest of an art- icle on church buildings. Lenten boxes were distributed and it was decided to hold a children's Easter service at 8 p.m. on Easter Sunday afternoon, for those of 8-11 years. The pre-Confirmation classes would be expected to attend the Holy Communion service in.the morning rather than the children's serviee. Mrs. Sonley undertook to order palni crosses for palm Sunday. A bus trip to Holy Trinity Church in Toronto to see the Easter Play on Friday evening April 1st was agreed upon. This would be for pupils 9 years old and up, and would cost $1 each for bus fare. Par- ents will be contacted regarding' this. The next teachers' meeting will be held on April 7th, due to the following week. being. Holy Week, at the home of Mrs.. Bateman. PICKERING VILLAGE HIRES NEW CONSTABLE Pickering Village Council, this week engaged Mr. L. Ellenberger, formerly of Uxbridge, replacing Al. Delaney, as Constable: with the loeal 'Police Department, 'We had an inspiring sermon from Rev. C, D. Cross, who was our guest preacher for last Sunday. Also on Sunday morning, the pre-Confirmation were treated to.a very interesting de- monstration of the Communion Vessels and their use, given by Mrs. Fuller. A tape recording of Father Palmer speaking 'on "The Prayer Book and You will be the highlight of the ser- vice on Wednesday evening, March 23rd at 8p.m. This service will be followed by an adult Confirmation Class. On Sunday, March 20th, the-third in the:Lenten series of sermons in the creed, titled "The Holy Spirit" will be given by Mr. Fuller, The parish was saddened by the death of Mrs. George Stephens recent- ly. Mr. Fuller officiated at the fun- eral last 'week. Of Many Things By Ambrose' Hills ARE THINGS SO BAD? A woman wrote to Victor Murray of the Winnipeg Tribune the other day with a comment I think worth re- peating. "I was sounding off," she wrote, "with a long face over soime minor misdemeanor on the part of my small son, In the midst of my tirade he pointed out the window and said: 'Look, mummy, see how nice the stars look!' " She went on to suggest that there ought to be more gaiety in life, par- ticularly family life. I was most impressed by her letter. I turned each page of the newspaper that day looking for the bright an amusing and, gay and heartwarming things--and there were many. A Cal- gary millionaire wrist-wrestled braw- ny Peter Casson -- with $30,000 at stake, to be donated to World Refu. million slum-clearanceé program. The Kitchener community was worrying because they'd have to go without ¢ dog.-catcher because "we can't find a man mean enough to take the job." . Russian writer paid tribute to the sportsmanship shown by Americans at the Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley. A survey of hunters showed that the vast majority of them want- ed the law that calls for confiscation of. equipment for violation 'of game laws kept on' the book, The world is*by no means: perfect. If: you want to be a gloomy guy you can find plenty of cause to complain; but taken all-in-all, are things really 80 bad? I'know a man--a rather solid busi- ness man----who makes a point of col- lecting quick little. jokes. When he calls you on the phone he starts the conversation with one of his gems. It brightens the day and I think it prob- ably makes it easier for him to wangle donations for his favorite charity too. Family fun, of course, is the richest ofi.all blessings. - We. have a number of family jokes at our home, and we never tire of them. One of them is a really ancient one I inherited from my Dad, and it seems to me to im- prove with age. When one of the kids comes late to the table, I can be counted on to say, while the rest of the family groans, that "We're wait- ing for you, as fast as we can!" Are you having any fun? Manchester The Women's "Association served lunch to the Maple Cattle Breeders Association on Monday. Miss C. Cowan, Toronto, was with the A. Roach family over the week- end. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Christie are home from Florida after a months holiday there. Haugen's Bar-B-Cue will re-open gee Year. Winnipeg started a $10 ed his sister Mrs, Harold Hocken in Port Perry on Sunday. The parsonage committee will meet at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Braham, Scugog, on Thursday evening. Mrs. A. Fielding's father, William Jewell, of Sunderland, suffered a stroke on Sunday. 'We hope for his complete; recovery, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bentley, Ajax, visited at the Franklin home on Tues- day evening. Guests of W. F. Crosier were Gordon Flewell and Murray McLaren, Scugog, Wes. Crosier, and Walter Durward, Sunderland, Mrs. Glen Reazin and Mr. and Mrs. Hedges, of Brooklin, Mr. and Mrs. F. Kendall, Utica and Mr and Mrs. D. W. Crosier, Stouffville. Beautiful Personalized Stationery may be obtained from The Port Perry Star - Utica (Too late for last week) Mr. and Mrs. G. Harper and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Gibson of Taun- ton on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. Storie and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Toogood of Toronto this week-end. Ivan Grays of Port Perry and Bert Mitchells were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Mitchell on Sunday. Frank Wilkinson was home for the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Butler of Highland Creek were recently visited by Mr. and -Mrs. B. Brown and Dorothy. Mr. and Mrs. Orr Graham of Bal- sam called on' Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kendall one evening last week. PAKFOLD CONTINUOUS BUSI- NESS FORMS now available through this week-end. The Port Perry Star District Churches Scugog, Manchester and Prospect Sunday was another glorious day, and we had three good congregations. Manchester congregation was much better than we have had for a number of Sundays, and the same applies to the Junior Choir. The warmth of the sun {8 beginning to tell on the snow, and it cannot be .very long before Spring. The: Minister's text on Sun- day: was taken from St. Mark 10:2. "And the Pharisees came to Jesus and asked Him is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting Him." Jesus transfers the whole dis- cussion to a much higher plane than that of lawfulness, He is saying, "Yes! the law may allow you to do so and so; but what was and {s the pur- pose of marriage in the eyes of God? What about the moral and spiritual realities of the marriage relationship? Also, Jesus laid profound emphasis on the permanence and sanctity of mar- riage. He also appears as the great champion of women. He regarded them not as chattels, but as people. He gave to the nation and the world a new conception of women, as per- sons equal with men in the sight of God. The minister said that he did not think that Jesus was legalist and a stickler. He who said that the Sab- bath was made to serve man and not man the Sabbath; would also say that the laws of marriage were there to serve man. No married couple can fulfill their obligation to each other if they are not fulfilling them to God. He said that he could not im- agine Jesus compelling a mother and children to live with a drunken and immoral man, simply because they had entered into. a marriage contract. One of the greatest men of the Bible was Hosea, who forgave his wife of un- chastity, and bought her from slavery and placed her in his home again. Wives have also.forgiven their hus- bands of unchastity and found happi- ness and peace. Couples who have divorced each other, have come to- gether again, Others have found other partners, and found !happiness and peace, and good homes, in exchange for homes of torture and sin. No two cases are exactly alike because we differ. Laws are made to help us live decent and clean. lives. But only the spirit of Christ can keep that vision of purity before us, and give us cour- age and strength to live the good life. The United Church does not forbid the remarriage. of divorced persons, Each Minister assumes that responibility, be in the best interest of both parties. It was good to welcome the Young People of the area to our Island Church again on Sunday evening. The Junior Choir sang very sweetly, and Kaye Jackson and Carol Wilson gave us a lovely vocal duet. Linda Fralick conducted the service, Carol Smith of Greenbank read the Lesson. Mr. Wm. Perry offered prayer, and Dr. M. B. Dymond gave us a very informative and rather soul-shaking picture of the Refugee Problem in our world. There are in the neighbourhood of forty million refugees in the world. Mil- ions of people are growing from child- hood to manhood and womanhood in concentration camps, wholly dependent upon charity, and without a country and minus that sense of respons- ibility and independence. The mem- bers of the Panel Discussion after the address were--John Pickard, Bryan Taylor, Mildred Martyn and Marcia Chandler. It was a very worthwhile service, and we are indebted to the executive of the District Youth Coun- cil, and to all who made various con- tributions. Thanks, Nettie Aldred, and Irene Carter, for looking after the refreshments, and to all those who helped you. The D.Y.C's next service will be in the Anglican Church, Port Perry, on Sunday evening, April 10th at 8 p.m. Last week Friday the Stewards of the Island met in the basement of the Church. They asked the Minister to tell them something about the new plan of financing in the church, name- ly "The Sector Plan." It was voted and carried unanimously that our Head Office be contacted, and arrange. ments made for a representative to come and meet our stewards and others, and give us further informa- tion. The Stewards most generoussly donated over two hundred dollars to cover the defiicit at the bank, owing to the fact that February was so stormy that the Church was closed for two Sundays, and the congregation not very large the other Sundays. But the expenses go on just the same, We have in the neighborhood of one hun- dred and twenty on the island, who are earning salaries, and could contribute to the upkeep of the Church. If the men decided to put into effect The Bector 'Plan, then, there has to be a period of training, so that they might not only get more money, but win men and women to 'be loyal to Jesus Christ, after satisfying himself that it would The Elders of the Island met with the Committee of the Ladies of the "Head" W. A. for the planning of the Centennial Anniversary to be held this year. It was decided to hold the An- niversary on Sunday, June 12th and to have the services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. There were suggestions regard- ing the speakers and in due time when we know definitely whether they can come, we will announce them. It was also decided to have a service on Mon- day evening, at which many of our neighouring Clergy and members of Presbytery would be invited, and when a history of the Chureh would be read. After the service on Monday evening, a social time would be had, and every one invited to partake of a cup of tea and a picce of birthday cake. The ladies are to decide whether they will have an anniversary supper during the week. What about the possibility of the whole island taking part in this wonderful celebration? The Parsonage Board will meet this Thursday evening at the parsonage at 8.30 p.m. Scugog Grace W.A. has al- ready voted $176.00 for the year, and Manchester $126.00. Our budget for for the past three years has been ap- proximately five hundred dollars. This evening (Tuesday) the Prospect W.A. will meet at the home of Mrs. Murray Holtby and Miss Gladys Joblin will be the guest speaker. The Island Glee Club and Choir meets on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. Our Junior Choir at Manchester will meet on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Church. There must have been at least a dozen in the choir last Sunday. Please keep in mind our service on the island one week from this coming Sunday, the last Sunday in March. There will be' no. morning service on the Island. Instead we will have the service in the evening at 8.00 p.m. We have invited the Minister of Centen- nial United Churech; Highland Creek, and his choir. The organ which that church donated to us will be dedicated. The Official Board of the Pastoral Charge will meet in the Manchester Church this Sunday afternoon at 8.00 p.m. We are thankful that Carol Fralick has made a turn for the better: and has regained consciousness and spoken to her dear ones. We invite all who love the Lord Jesus to come and worship with us on Sunday. 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