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se A---- -- ey Th \ SPRING init eb od THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE SARI FARR ARAVIND Thursday, April 21st, 1960 In spite pf a short setback, Spring is with us, or at least not far from us. But the first robin, or:tulip, or crocus doesn't make spring. These are only harbingers. Spring comes on a balmy breeze from the southwest sweeping up over the town, talking to. us in terms of music peculiar to Nature herself. Almost wi hint realizing it the little r boys begin to hike down the back roads and along woodland paths drawn by a curiosity as old as mankind itself, They wade through puddles and streams and plunk their rubber boots inte the soft mud, they ' cut pussy willows and break new buds off the trees and swagger through the coun- ny gis responding tothe quic ening pulse of life. 0. EA 3 " This is the one-hundredth anniversary of the. Ontario Educational Association. It began in the horse-and buggy era and has. survived to greet the.dawn of the era of Atomic power. The two worlds are farther apart than most of us realize-- but there are some things which they share. Values and visions in those early days supplied the enexgy for and. the direction in which educational achievement was to move, and today we are rediscovering that values and imaginative dreams are still the stuff of worthwhile growth and de- velopment. The art of teaching, like the art of learning, is not to be measured in Great Britain has suddenly discovered the high cost of flying missiles and Can- ada is slowly discovering the high cost of missiles that don't fly. The defense muddle thickens and the Hon. Mr. Pearkes hangs on and on-- - But the really desperate situation in the white man's world is only indirectly con- cerned with our confusion over nuclear And young men, and older ones too, boyhood behind them, get out the rakes and brooms to start clearning up the front lawn and the back yard. They cast speeu- lative looks at the paint on the house and take a good look at the roof and wonder-- Inside the spring cleaning, abetted by all the puffing blowing gadgets of modern "housewifery 'live better electrically' is un- der way. The rubbish pile grows, the liv- ing room takes on the look of a busy ware. house and mops and pails clutter the thoroughfares. . Spring isn't in the air, it's all around us. 'But most of all spring is in the heart and man's mind is in tune with his world, and perhaps his Creator. dollars and cents, in terms of hours on the job, in terms of pupils who passed and arbitrary standards fashioned, but rather in terms of insight and appreciations through which humanity learns to achieve human dignity in the free pursuit of wis- dom, liberty and truth. ' The function of teaching and learning is to free the intellect so that man's reason . will serve to keep alive, to enable him to live well and finally to seek to live better. One hundred years ago this was the hope of those who founded the O.E.A. To day the same hope-is all that stands between "us and disaster. e Black Cloud in the White Man's World Bomarc B's. It is the Boer of South Africa who has presented the Western World and the Commonwealth with the real stuff of tragedy. We ask ourselves-- how can he be so blind 2--and there is no answer save the ominous rumble of the terrible disquiet that spreads through the African Continent. In the meantime we can do a little soul searching and so can Parliament. District PLAN TO BUILD FOUNDRY IN BOWMANVILLE After several weeks of indecision, the officials of Bowmanvville Foundry announced last week that they plan to build a new $300,000 plant on the same site. The work will proceed im= mediately and by July 1st of this year, they hope to reopen, barring unfor- seen delays in construction. C. E. Rehder, president of the com- pany, and his two sons Tom and Law- rence, said they were still receiving representations from communities and firms all over Ontario urging them to locate elsewhere. But, they had de- cided they just couldn't move and let down their long-time employees who have been voluntarily working so hard to clean up the burned ruins of the old factory. "It just wouldn't be fair to them", said Mr. Rehder. The old foundry was destroyed by fire early this year. LINDSAY ROTARY CLUB TO SPEND $6,250 ON COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL Members of the Lindsay Rotary Club approved of an expenditure of $6,260 for repairs and improvement to "the Community Swimming Pool in Kawartha Park. Major item in the budget will be a complete new con- crete apron around the pool plus a modern type vacuum cleaner for cleaning the bottom of the pool. Each year the pool offers healthful recreation and instruction in swimm- ing and life saving to many hundreds of Lindsay boys and girls during the warm summer months, 4 COLLECTOR RESIGNS AFTER FORTY.TWO YEARS A resignation from the Tax Col- lector, Mr. Distin McDonald was ac- epted at the last Uxbridge Township Council meeting. Mr, McDonald has been a collector of taxes for 42 years in the township, which must be some kind of a record. SEWER AND WATER MAIN FOR NEW TRAINING SCHOOL An important meeting of the sub- committee of the Lindsay Board of Works and Town's consultant engi. Doings neers was held last week to reconsider plans of the building of a sewer to the Ontario Training School for Girls to be erected west of the town. The Waterworks Department has already extended a large watermain to the new site, which it is stated will be paid for on one hundred per cent by the Department of Public Works. The Water Sub-Committee and con- sultant engineers decided to present a new offer to the Public Works De- partment regarding the proposed sew- er which will be paid for by the Town and the Department of Public Works. LINDSAY TO ASK FOR COCKTAIL LOUNGE LICENSE It is reported that the new manage- ment of the Hotel Beson contemplates improvements in the near future. Among other matters it is rumored that application will be made to the Ontario Liquor Control Board for per- mission to install a Cocktail Lounge. The question would have to be pre- sented to the ratepayers for endorsa- tion by the majority vote. It is also reported that improve- ments will include the installation of a modern air conditioning unit, as well as extensive decorating, The question of establishing a ladies beverage parlor on the second floor is reported to be under consider- ation, PRIME MINISTER DIEFENBAKER MAY ATTEND GREENWOOD CENTENNIAL Plans are getting underway for a big celebration at Greenwood on June 18, the occasion of the public school's centennial, Most important guest of the day, if he is able to attend will be Can- ada' Prime Minister John Diefen- baker, whose father taught at this school. The Prime Minister himself went to school for a short time.dur- ing the 1899-1900 term. "He told Greenwood residents, when he visited the school a few years ago, that he was really too young to be attending but that he was sent with his father because he was getting in-his moth. er"s way at home, The committees in charge are plan- ning for an afternoon program in which the present pupils will take part and a concert in the evening. Al- Harvey of Brougham who once lived at Greenwood, where his father oper- ated the store has promised to act as master of ceremonies, MUST PAY DOG TAX FEE Mrs. Elsie Boland, a resident of con. 3, north of Goodwood,-will be required to pay the regular dog tax fee as stipulated by the Uxbridge Township Council. Council members agreed that no exceptions would be made. It was reported at a regular meeting in Feb. that Mrs. Bolond kept 20 to 25 dogs on her property. Council refused to grant her a special license. Reeve Earl Dowswell pointed out that the area was excellent sheep- grazing property and Council could easily run into serious trouble if any animals were attacked. Dep. Reeve Robt. Nesbitt charged that it was totally unnecessary for any resident to keep that many dogs on one property. GOODWOOD AIRPORT Doing Well That interest in flying is steadily increasing in this area, is proven by the number of students now taking lessons at Goodwood Airport. Mr. Folkowski, chief instructor at the port, told the T-J Tuesday, 6b students are now learning to fly. Four have received their licenses, another 20 are flying solo preparing them- selves for their license, Among the licensed flyers is one woman with four others taking lessons. A link trainer used for added lessons in instrument flying will be installed this month, and in May construction will be started on a 5000 fect runway, all paved, to aaccommodate planes the size of Viscounts, Two new hangars will also be built some time this spring. PRIVATE ROAD WORKS CAUSES RED FACES Road Supt. Jack Chapman to Picker- ing Council last week, that he had dis- covered by looking through some by- laws that the township had done work on six roads in Frenchman's Bay, even paving one, and they don't own any Anglican Notes By Mary Becker " The Church of the Ascension was beautifully decorated with lilies, can- dles and white and gold hangings for the traditional Easter Communion last Sunday, Every seat was filled and the weather gave us a real taste of spring, Our thanks to Mrs, Fuller and the girls who helped provide baby-sitting. On Tuesday, April 12, the W.A. held its regular monthly meeting in the parish hall. After the reading of the minutes and treasurer's report, the members completed plans for the Easter Tea and bake sale to be held this Saturday, April 28rd. Mrs. Wilkinson turned in some com- pleted Dorcas. work (uniforms for Indian schools) and:the group discus- sed arrangements for attending the W.A. annual meetings to be held in Toronto on May 2, 8 and 4. As a considerable number of ladies wish to attend, there may be two carloads going from Port Perry, Co-ordination of the activities of the various churches, not rivalry, is needed in mission fields such as India and Africa, according to Bishop F. H. Wilkinson. He addressed the Dioce- san Board of the W.A. on this subject in Toronto recently, stressing the lack of efficiency resulting from com- peting instead of co-operating in these far-flung areas. The W.A. annual meeting in Tor- onto will be opened on May 2nd with Holy Communion in St. James' Ca- thedral at 10.30 a.m., celebrated by Rt. Rev. F. H. Wilkinson. He will also address the first session at 2 p.m. that day. Bishop Snell will ad- dress the meeting 'in the evening of the first day, on the work of the Ur- ban Board, and later the same even- ing Bishop 8. F, Bayne Jr. of the Lambeth Committee on Missions will speak, On the second day, May 3rd, Bishop H. R. Hunt will speak at 11.30 a.m. on Church Vocations and Rev. J. Wil- son will give an address on the pow- er of the women in the church, during the afternoon session. There will also be a Life Members' meeting dur- ing the afternoon, In the evening delegates will hear Miss M. W. Jacobson speak on World Refugee Year. Installation of new W.A. officers will be held at 11.30 am. May 4th and a concluding quiet hour conducted by Ven, E. R. Bagley, Archdeacon of Toronto East. There will be a service of Holy Bap- tism in the Church of the Ascension this Sunday, April 24th, at 11.30 a.m. Sunday School is at the usual times this week. The Evening Guild will meet at the home of Mrs. Becker on Monday, April 25th. All women in the parish are invited to contribute home baking for the Easter Tea and Bake sale being held by the W.A. this Saturday. There will be an important meet- ing of the Sunday School Teachers' group tonight (Thursday) at the home of Mrs. G. Porter at 8 p.m. Plans for the new building and recom- mendations to be taken to the Board of Management are on the agenda. On Monday evening, April 26th, tho annual Deanery School of Religion will be under way at Christ Church, Oshawa. Rev. C. D. Cross and Rev. C. E. Olive will offer a course en- titled "Doctrine"; a course in Church History will be given by Ven. H. C. Cleverdon and Rev. N. Lothian; Bible Study will be led by Rev. D. Lattimer and Rev. E. W. Fuller; "Anglicanism" will be discussed under the direction of Rev, S. Armstrong and Rev. H. Perkins; and "The Holy Communion" is the topic to be treated by Rev. P. Trant and Rev. W. Lunley. The courses are given simultaneously and men and women may register for any one course by the payment of a $2. fee at the first session. The courses run for four consecutive Monday nights (April 25th inclusive). The recent issue of "The Anglican" contains an interesting evaluation of the Parish Action Conference held at Uxbridge during March and led by Mr. Fuller. Perhaps this type of conference might be of benefit here at some future date, A children's Easter service was held last Sunday afternoon, when many enjoyed Miss New's telling of the Easter story with a flannelgraph. She was assisted by Sheila Kenny, and Leanne Sonley read the Lesson. of them. Mr. Chapman said the township only owns three streets in the area and they are short ones. A few faces went red over this dis. closure, It was suggested that Mr. Chapman go through all the by-laws to ascer- tain just what the township has taken over and what are still private roads. CANADA'S COMPETATIVE POSITION Prime Minister Diefenbaker's con- cern about what the inflationary im- pact of rising wages and rising costs is doing to Canada's competative posi- tion in world and domestic markets, and how the country's growth may be adversely affected, should note what Mr. George K. Ridley, trustee for the estate of the late Duke of West- minster, which has substantial invest- ments in B.C,, had to say recently at Vancouver, "I am often asked," says Mr. Ridley, "is there any likelyhood, for instance, of British motor manu- facturers, such as the British Motor Corporation, establishing a plant in British Columbia, and, at the present moment, there are two answers to this question. . . . The first and foremost is that the British motor industry can manufacture their cars in the United Kingdom and distribute them on the North American Continent at the price much below that which would obtain if manufactured on this Continent, for the simple reason that proportionately your wage rates and other costs are so much higher that in the United Kingdom. For instance when we sent members of our staff from the United Kingdom to live in Canada we have to multiply their salaries by 2% before before converting to dollars. This gives you some idea of the wage dif- ferentiation. "Secondly, your lack of population means that there is no basic domestic demand large enough to justify the establishment of a plant . . .. The high cost of living coupled with high wage rates enjoyed here produce costs Clipped Comments which may restrict your sales market to countries with similar financial structure unless you are cap- able of producing and using machines which will increase production in pro- portion to cost." " Production costs driven sky-high by wage pressures from US.based inter- national, together with low population density, depriving Canada of the bene- fit of a mass domestic market, the two serious disabilities. --The Printed Word CONSEQUENCES OF INFLATION Consequences of inflation were also noted recently by the Chairman of Masssey-Ferguson Limited, Mr. W. E. Phillips, in an explanation of why his company last year spent over $50,000,- 000 establishing new plants in the UK and France rather than in expand- ing productive facilities in this coun- try. Mr. Phillips said: "No one re- grets more than I that at least some of these facilities could not have been established in Canada. It has, how- ever, become quite clear that Canada as part of North America, is rapidly recoming one of the highest produc- tion-cost area in the world, and those who intend to survive commercially cannot ignore this ugly truth." Warnings such as this, which even Prime Minister Diefenbaker has voiced from time to time of late, are at var- iance with the Micawberish optimism of Trade Minister Churchill. As The Ottawa Journal rightly observes, "Sometimes we ask ourselves whether the name of the Department of Trade and Commerce shouldn't be changed to the Department of Optimism. For there seems to be something in the very air of the place which turns Ministers into Pollyannas . ... Mr. Chuchill, it seems, sees little possi. bility of the national income diminist- ing; points to growing exports. But surely Mr, Churchill must perceive this --if the optimistic air of Trade and Commerce hasn't overcome him en- tirely--that not all of our exports are growing; not all of our trade healthy, If he doesn't perceive this he might have a talk with the timber people in British Columbia . . . . or take an- other look at the uranium picture, or even at the copper picture. "It may be that Mr. Churchill, in- dustrious man that he is, has thought of all these things, and thought, too, about future competition from Rus- sia, not to speak of these trade alli- ances that they have been forming in Russia, If he has, then all the more wonderful his cheerfulness. "Mr. Churchill says he thinks (or liopes) that Canada is going to sell more to Europe's trade blocs. He may be right, and we hope he is right, but some recent figures make us wonder. In 1958 our exports to the European Common Market coun- tries . . .. were of the value of $521,600,000 . In 1959 exports to these same countries were $315,800,- 000. So in one year our sales to these important markets. fell by more than $100,000,000 . . All of these things may not trouble Mr. Churchhill, sce- ing roses, roses all the way. We can but hope that his cheerfulness is bet- ter based than the worries of many others." --The Printed Word LETTER TO THE EDITOR-- A Difference of Opinion Port Dover, Ontario, April 18, 1960 Dear Editor: In regard to your column in Wed. paper, "Hockey Fans Burned up", I think you should get the facts straightened out. Did you know it was agreed by both teams to play the game Saturday until some bright fel- low from Port Perry decided he want- consulting Port Dover he had the game switched to Friday? 1 should think your complaint about the adver- tizing expenses, extra supplies and in- convenience to thé rink should go to whichever of your "loyal"fans was more interested in the N.H.L. game. I'm quite sure you knew we were coming tonight and there seemed to be several items out of supply at the booth. What happened? The most obvious thing lacking was competent referees. 1 wonder if this is an example of the type of referce- ing you have had this year. If so it certainly is no wonder you've won so many games . . . but I thought you I have talked with some of your team and know our team and both agree they are evenly matched and the games should produce top-notch hockey, but at this rate I doubt if the team can be too proud of your win. In fact IF you win the cup, you had better let one of tonight's referees ac- cept it for as he and his partner did all the work, not the team. (Miss) 'Edna McMillan P.S.--1 wonder why you can't af- ford a time-clock when you charge more to go to the game than any other arena around. RENEW YOUR MAGAZINES wanted to teach the boys good sports- ed to see the N.H.L. game, so without manship. Through The Port Perry Star Spring has come, but gvith it, the flooding of the Causeway: The water is very much higher this year, than for previous years. There has been practically no traffic through to Blackstock and Caesarea for the past week or more. Some of our Island people could not return home on Sat- urday night, as the blocks of ice were floating around. On Sunday the Minister was taken across in Don Crozier's truck, and returned home in Harold Holtby's truck. Thanks so much Don and Harold. We might be needing you both again this coming Sunday. But when we think of all that people have to contend with in other parts of the world, such as hurri- canes, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, wars and riots, etc, we are very for- tunate just to have our Causeway flooded for a week or two. We had three wonderful congrega- tions on Easter Sunday, we were over- joyed to have so many worship with us. Our Island choir sang "In Joseph's Lovely Garden." Our men were well represented. Isn't it funny, that just as we get new faces in the Choir, then gome of the familiar faces drop out! Now we nced more sopranos and con- traltos. The Junior Choir at Man- chester sang very nicely, We have between twelve and fifteen who come regularly. On Good Friday evening two car loads ventured the high water, and floating ice,' to attend the service at Manchester. Scugog Choir sang, and the mixed quartette consisting of Glen Hood, Cecil Fralick, Florence Fralick and Joan Aldred sang unaccompanied. The singing was greatly enjoyed, and there was a goodly number at the ser- vice. Thanks so much choir for as- sisting us. Last week Tuesday, eight from the Island attended the meeting in Osh- awa, to get started on the Sector Plan for this area. Rev. Mervine Bury was in charge of the meeting, and Rev. Douglas Pilkey explained what it was all about. He said that the S stood for Stewardship (time, talent, money) and the E for evangelism. The Sector Plan is Stewardship-evan- gelism, and it is Christ centered. There is another meeting to be held in Oshawa on April 28th, and all Churches interested are asked to send delegates. The Plan will be explain. ed to the members of our Official Board at their meeting in Prospect Church next week Monday, April 25 at 8.00 p.m. We do hope that all our Elders, Stewards, and Heads of the various Departments of our three Churches will be present. It is the Presbytery that has called the meet- ing. Scugog "Grace" W.A. met at the Manse last Thursday, and voted una- nimously to cooperate with Scugog "Head" W.A. in the Centennial An- niversary' Supper. There is a great deal of planning to be done to make it a success, and we know that every- one will just go all out to put it across. There is much time and ef- fort that is being put into this cele- bration, and the hope is, that it will bring us closer together, and not drive a further wedge into keeping the Church apart. For when all is said and done, there is only one Church on the Island, namely Scugog United | Church. With very few exceptions, the Ladies of the Scugog "Head" W.A. voted to have the rest of the Ladies of the Island join in the preparing of the Supper, and in the sharing of the proceeds. We were glad to see quite a number of the families of the 'Head' worshipping with us last Sunday. Last Thursday evening the Minister and Mrs. Braham were ready to at- tend the Supper at the "Head" but District Churches Scugog, Manchester and Prospect they had no transportation as the car would not start, The Scouts went for a hike to the Camp on Monday afternoon, and had there. The boys on the Is- land were not able to go. We hope that in the near future that there will be an evening for all our Scouts and Cubs at Manchester. It is good for all of us to meet from time to time. Just as soon as the Causeway is safe, we will plan for our Church Parades at the Island and Prospect. Next Sunday, April 24th will be the last Sunday in April, and we will be- gin Daylight Saving Time. The hours of worship will be the same, only instead of Standard Time, they will be D.S.T. Mother's Day or Christian Family Sunday will fall on the second Sunday in May, namely May 8th. The Sacrament of Infant Baptism will be administered in our three Churches, and parents are ask- ed to get in touch with the Minister if they would like their children to receive Christian Baptism. It is through Baptism that we enter the Church, and become attached to this great family of God. It is the least that parents can do for their child- ren, namely, to bring them into the circle of God's children. We are happy to announce that Mr. Benschop of Prospect, who has been in Hospi- tal for the past two weeks from a stroke, is doing very well. Our love and prayers go ett tn hehalf of all who are shyf in. Happy birthdays to Edith Johhston, Garry Manns, Ri- chard Applefon, and Carol Barry of the Island; {To Geraldine Frank, Nancy Leach, John Craig of Man- chester, and to Harm Zylstra and Patsy Holtby of Prospect. We hope you all have a lovely holiday boys and girls. Please come parents and supper children, and worship with us on Sunday. aon (ad ng a Hath Am Fo Bx Pe aN WRI re BA lo EL Te ale ey a RAN,