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i 1 2 tad "submitted to the 1st Travelling Salon * of the City of London, which should | - make a nice pxiza Souvenir.' Reach and into contiguous territory. y 2 ~ LE. BT Ts * ov $ oy . 4 3 . 5 EE PARE Ln 0 DA SAE SPR FC di Ny = SET ea ee a ar ' TEE ot ' PORT PERRY ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DEC, 29th, 1960 'Receives International Award At London, England A pre-Christmas presént was a letter received by Mrs. Clara Martyn regarding the photographic entries and read as follows: Camera Club VIEW-MASTER INTERNATIONAL STEREO SOCIETY TRAVELLING SALON Valvan Homan, M.R.P.S. CAL, Hon. Exhibition Chairman (U.K.) 6, Osborne House, St. Mary's Terrace, London, W. 2, England. Mrs. C. Martyn, Box 805, Port Perry, --Ontario, Canada. 7 17th December, Doin. 1st Travelling Salon -- London ~~ Exhibition Dear Mrs.. Martyn: I am very pléaséd to inform you that you have won the following Award in the above - Sequence Entries, Hen. Mention "Water Tower Fantasy" may I, at this same time, add my congratula- tions, -I enclosg, White Ribbon & Gold Seal, also a transfer of the Coat of Arms a Yours "Sincerely, Valvan Homan. 26th November, 1960--Salon Selection and Pre-Judging at Sutton, Eng. of Salon at Camera Club, London. 3 Smit Mrs. from the Past-President of the Ham- ilton Stereo Club that out of the seven single pair entries submitted to addition to the Sequence entry of seven picture pairs which must tell a story. Entries were to be made by amateur Sawyer View-master photo- "graphers -only, anywhere around the world, and one single pair were guar- -|-anteed a-showing by each entrant; at the Salon Selection and Pre-Judging at Sutton, England on Nov. 26th. Further Salon showings will be made at Hamilton, Ontario; Melbour- ne; --Australia; possibly Germany; Washington, D.C., and New York that time. The seven pair sequence which re- | ceived the Award of Merit seal were of the Port Perry Water Tower with it's icicles of last winter and of the same: Ee All entries were in Solon, Obituary- ROSS EDGAR SANDISON "To have lved for almost half a century, and to have died in the same house where he was born, is, today, something unusual; yet that is the record left by the late Ross Edgar Sandison; who died at noon on the 'nineteenth day of December. Mr. Sandison was born on the third concession of Reach in June, 1918, the elder son of the late Freeman James Sandison and his wife Annie (Rowntree) Sandison. He was a pupil at Chalk Lake Public School, and attended Sunday School and Church at what was then the Metho- dist Church at Utica. : In his youth he was employed by various -farmers in Reach township, but by and by developed an intimate understanding of wells and a capacity for digging, drilling and repairing same. At this work he spent some years. ~ General carpentry and the building of barns occupied him for an- 'other period of time. But the work 'by which, perhaps, he will be best re- membered was his development of the Gravel, Sand and Loam business over the past fifteen years. Through the contacts thus made, he became wide- ly and favourably known all over In the immediate neighbourhood of "his home Mr, Sandison will ever be remembered as a good neighbour. He placed a high value on good relation- ships with those among whom his lot was cast. He willingly gave of his time and strength to smooth the way for othets. - Prior to consoldation of the Public School system, he served on the local School Board, both as trustee. and as Chairman, od Surviving are his wife, Frances; his mother, Mrs. Annie Sandison of Port Perry; two daughters, Lois and Anne, and a son, Walter, all at home, There. are also a brother, James, of Ashburn; and two sisters, Mrs. Cleve Kight (Sarah) and Mrs, Theodore Kight ~ (Ruth), both of Port Perry, A sister, Clara, predeceased him in 1044, and his father in 1040. Funeral service was. "conducted by the Rev. Donald Jay of Uxbridge on Wednesday, December 21st, in the funeral parlours of MacDermott and Panabaker, Port Perry, where accom- modation was taxed beyond capacity. Interment was in the family plot in Kendall Cemetery, Utlea, " Pall- bearers were: Alfred Fisher, Harvey Painter, Walter Asling, Orr Graham, Theodore Stevens and wis liam Lynd, : Flowers were carried by a group of nephews: James Kight, Arthur 4-H Clubs in Ontario County "Farm Boys and girls all over-Ont. County have been busy with various 4-H Club projects. and fifty girls and boys have under- taken and completed a definite 4-H Club project this year. Achievement Days have been held for the various clubs and the results have now been 'completed. "Learning to Ao by doing" is "the basic principle of 4-H Club work, and its most important feature is that the home projects. A sense of respons- ibility, a stimulation of interest, and 'a-desire for more information regard. ing better husbandry practices are concrete results of this training. The keeping of record of production costs, develops an appreciation of farm and home problems. or Club shows, afford the members an opportunity to compare the resulta of their work with. that of others, and to demonstrate their accomplish- ments to the public. Judging and other forms of competition help to develop self-reliance, good sportsman- 'ship, and the powers of observation and good judgment: The results of the 4-H Clubs In the Port Perry 4-H Dairy Calf Club 1--Lloyd Wilson, Uxbridge R.R, 2; 2---Geo. Smith, Port Perry, R.R. 2; 8rd--Bruce Martyn, Port Perry, R.2. Other winners are as follows:..., Dean Smith, Uxbridge, R.8; Aldon Smith, Port Perry R.2; Bruce Wilson, Ux- 'bridge R.2; Douglas: Webster, Port Perry R.2; John Armstrong, Uxbridge R.2, Harvey Ward, Uxbridge R.3, K. Phoenix, Greenbank; Royce Hamer, Myrtle; Brian Holtby, Port Perry R.2; Ted Meyers, Goodwood, R.2; Noel Hamer, Myrtle; John W. Aird, Port Perry, R.4; Ted Krabbe, Port Perry, R.4; David Evans, Uxbridge R.3. _ Port Perry 4-H Grain Club--1 Jas. Couch, Blackwater; 2 Geo Smith, Port Perry; 8 Aldon Smith, Port Perry. Other winners are as follows: Donald Beacock, Port Perry; Bruce Martyn, Port Perry; Kenneth Goreski, Port Perry; Gerald Goreski, Port Perry; John Wi Aird, Port Perry; Wayne Goreaki, Port Perry; Gordon Vernon, Port Perry. Port Perry 4<H Tractor Club--1 Gerald Goreski, Port Perry; 2 Ken Goreski, Port: Perry; 8 Lloyd W. Har- bron, Ashburn, Other winners are as follows: John Spencer, Drookiin; Douglas Delamatter, Btouffville; -D. Delamatter, Stouffville; L. Timothy Death, Ashburn,; Carl Wilson, Ash- burn; Harvey Ward, Uxbridge; Ken. Paradine, Uxbridge; Jimmy Paradine, Kight, Bryan Mark, Stephen Whitter and Gene Sandison, Usbridge. Blue Ray Chapter 0.E.S. News "During the past month, Blue Ray Chapter 'has been quite active and 6th December, 1960--Projection Show | from annual reports show: that the work of the order has been carried out successfully during the past year. Martyn also received word} . The first regular meeting for the new officers for 1960-61 was carried out in regular form with the Worthy Matron Adelia White presiding. The .| tree that became laden down with the Salon, six placed for showing in | Worthy Matron had the pleasure of : welcoming five past matrond and two past patrons of Blue Ray to the Fast. During the evening several import- ant matters were taken care of among which was the {nstallation of Asso- ciate Patron, Leonard Patron, by Past "Patron George Palmer. Presentation of the Jewel and Gift from the Chap- ter to the retiring patron, Leonard 'Colbear was carried out by Past Pat- ron James Sandison. A small gift as a memento of happy days spent in Port Perry was given to-Mrs. Florence City. There will be judging done at | Wilson, by past matron Margaret Car- each Salon showing with further rib- ' negie, on behalf of the Chapter. bons and honour awards awarded at Wilson has moved to Oshawa to live Mrs. but intends to still be a staunch mem- ber of Blue Ray Chapter. Several members attended the Christmas Party held at Durham Chapter, Sincere sympathy is ex- tended to the bereaved. The inspec- _tion for the Champter is scheduled for January 12th, 1961. Several invita- tions have been received and accepted. | Members who attended the Installa- tion at Sunland Chapter reported a wonderfu] evening. a At the last meeting of the Chap- , ter It was necessary to-nominate and "elect a new secretary, results finally ! Achievement Days, obtained, Past Matron, Margaret Car- Three hundred t negle was installed as that officer for the ensuing term. The installing matron and patron were Past Matron Ethel Nottingham and Presiding Pat- ron Hugh Espie, P.P. with past mat- ron Marion Sandison performing the duties of the installing marshal. The | Benevolent Committee was. _author- ized to go ahead with their Christmas planning and the entertainment com- mittee announced that plans were be- members undertake practical farm or' ing made to hold a Christmas party and exchange gifts at the last meet- ing in December. Before closing the Chapter the of- ficers-and members took part in the ceremony of "draping. the Charter to commemorate the memory of our be- loved past matron Helen Colbear, who at the time of her passing was the secretary of Blue Ray Chapter. She will always hold a special place in the hearts of the members of Blue Ray, as through the years she carried on the work untiringly, holding some kind of office ever since the institu- tion of the order in Port Perry and for the past few years has been the backbone of this Chapter. Fond | memories linger on. The worthy Matron thanked - the Scrutineers, Mrs. Audrey McKenzie and Mrs. Alice Barthau and p. matron Margaret Hood for supervising the election and algo. the pages Mrs. Olive Pointer and Mrs. Esther Chapman. There were thirty-four members in at- tendance, Two new. auditors were also elected at this meeting, namely, Mrs. ElsiexTease and Mrs. Jessie Raob- ertson. The Chapter is deeply indepted to Past Patron Myrtle Palmer who so kindly stepped into the breach and ful- filled the office of Secretary for the past two months, _ The Farewell was given by Past Matron Ethel Nottingham and the meeting closed in regular form. Re- freshments were served by the com- mittee in charge and a social half hour enjoyed ; Prize Winners At Kayvan's Perry, held a draw for thelr customers, The lucky number holders were, 1st prize, the electric blanket, Mrs, Wes. St. John. 2nd prize, the wool blanket, Mrs, Langille, 8rd prize, sheets and pilloweases, Mra, Geo, Parry. KAYVAN'S Ladies Wear of Port Obituary THOMAS ARTHUR BEACOCK | | Thomas Arthur Beacock, long time resident of Saskatchewan, died very suddenly at Stettler," Alberta on Dec. 10th, 1960, Mr. Beacock was born at Black- stock, Ont. on June 28rd, 1872, a son | of John and Sarah (English) Bea- cock. He was educated in Blackstock public school and Bowmanville high | school. In 1892 he went to Toronto where he learned the bleyele building! trade. a Land $2.00 Per Year, single Copy Se evening, December 1. The meeting opened with quiet Christmas music being played. A Med- itation was read by Roberta Baird, followed by hymn 63 "Infant Holy". The Scripture reading from St, Luke, Chapter 2, The Christmag Story was read by Isobel Raines. A prayer was given by Faye Aldred. The topic was given by Lillian Harper; the theme being 'Put Christ back into Christmas'.- A trio consisting of Roberta Baird, her In 1896 he went to Manitoba, j Mother; Murs. Bone and gister; Marilyn ! where he was in the hardware and Gibney then sang a beautiful number, | lumber business at Treherne_and Hol- land. Mr. Beacock was united in marri- age on Dec. 5, 1000, with Mary June Batters of Holland, Man. From 1905- 07 Mr. and Mrs. Beacock lived in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, In 1907 they moved west again to Mortlach, Sask. where he operated his own general store for nearly 20 years and where his family grew up. Then they lived at Regina, Bask, from 1927-1945. A daughter Kathleen predeceased him at Mortlach in 1924 and after his wife passed away in 1945 at Regina, he spent his retiring years at the home of his eldest son, Melvin and his wife in Weyburn, Sask. This sum- mer when Melvin became very ill Mr. "'Beacock wernt to Stettler, "Alberta, where his daughter Marion resides. Mr. Beacock was a member of the Loyal Orange Lodge for 70 years and was a past Grand Master of the Black Chapter. His life was spent in service to Orange Lodge benevolence and in church work, in which he served many ~ years as church elder, choir leader and Sunday School superintendent. Surviving him are two sons Mel- vin, Weyburn, 8ask.; Roy, Vancouver, B.C. and one daughter, Marion (Mrs. | L. D. Stewart) Stettler, Alta.; six grand children, and five great ay children. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Toombs of St. Andrews United Church, Regina in Bremners Funeral Chapel, Thursday, Dec. 16th, 1960 with interment in the family plot in Regina Cemetery. ! Pallbearers were Messrs, Wilfred Humphries, Chas. Sandercock, Len. McNab, Ernle Humble, Wes. Peacock followed by a prayer by Norine Blair. 'once a Year" was read by Eunice Rahm Hymn -67, "Christians-Awake"" closed the devotional part of the meeting.. During the business discussion that followed,it was decided that the class: would adopt a refugee child, as a pro- ject for 1961. The meeting closed with _the Mizpah Benediction. We were then! favoured with a solo by Mrs. Gibney. Carols 63 and 66 were sung in unison. | Games were played, and each person received a gift off the Christmas tree. A very bountiful lunch concluded the evening. 'Tom Kelly Pres of N. Ont. Plowmen S Association The annual meeting of . the North Ontario Plowmen's Association wus held in the Mara Township Hall, Bro- chin, on Monday, December 12th, with a good attendance, The Association conducted an excel. lent plowing match in "1960 on the | farm of Mr. Ross Weller; Zephyr, with a good attendance and some very fine plowing being done. The, following officers were elected | for 1961: Hon. President-- Clarence Breen, 1 Zephyr President--Tom Kelly, Brechin, RY "1st Vice-President-- Gordon Ewen, Uxbridge g 2nd Vice-President---Willinm Me- Donald, Washago Sec'y-Treasurer--John I.. Mac- Donald, . Atherley Auditors--Bernard Brennan, Bre- chin; K. Davidson, Brechin. Delegates to the Annual Meeting of the Ontario Plowmen's Ass'n in the and Marvin Ortloff, all Orangemen. An Orange service was held at the graveside. Among the many beautiful flowers were tokens from Weyburn, L.O.L. 3191; Capitol City 106 L.0.B.A.; Lord Salisbury L.O.L. 1608, Grace United Church W.A. and Choir Weyburn, and | severa] donations were made in his memory to. Weyburn United Church Memorial 'Fund, and to the Orange' Children's Home, Curling News 'and Views Hayes' rink achieved a score of five while Griffen lacked one to stay alive, Cox and (ray versed one another; seven-five for Cox which Jean tried to cover. The other four rinks post- poned their 'games as they were out looking for turkeys to tame. Thursday found Love out battling Kenny; score seven-three, Normas rink lacking "four" plenty. Martyn's and Thompson's score was nine-three, Clara was not very generous as Helen will agree. Dawson and Terrett had themselves a fun game day, as two other rinks were mixed up regarding their schedule play. The winner of the electric blanket draw was number 814, which . Miss Dianne Panabaker came forth to re- deem. Number 26 was drawn for the Christmas cake; the winner Kile, An- gus who lives across the Lake ™ As the first schedule draws nearer to a close, for some their goosd Is cooked, for others nearly froze. Many thanks to our President who provided coffee and cake and may you all have a New Year that ia first rate, King Edward Hotel, Toronto, Febru- 22) 20th and 21st--Tom Kelly, Bre- ! chin and John L. MacDonald, Atherley. The Junior Match was discussed. It was decided that if possible this year, the Junior Match will be held on the farm on which the Senior Plowing Match will be held later. It was de- cided that the age of contestants at the Junior Competition should range from 12 to 21 years, The President, Tom Kelly, was made responsible for finding a location for | the 1961 Plowing held in Mara Township. The place and date will be announced later. A poem entitled "Christmas comes-but | | Greenbank Fidelis Top: s News The Christmas meeting was held in} the chu rdnesday | oi T church basement on Wednesday | Perry Heavy Weights (T.0.P.S.) held On i Dec. 22nd the Port a very beautiful and solomn meeting when the newly elected officers were installed to take over their duties for 1961. Our president Lillian Leach lit the candle of continuity. Instal- ling officer Georgina Espie then took Fach officer took an oath to do their duty to the best of their abil ity and lit a candle from the candle-of continuity as a svmbol. Ow dent who was re-elected made speech. over, presi- aoniee Ivis Boyce was then called up to the front and as our last year's queen was absent, our recorder Shirley Cum- mings crowned her queen for the vear of 1960 and presented her with a cheque. Iris then made a speech in which she thanked the club and said she never could have done it without i the help of TOPS, as she had fried many times with no success. The treasurer gave us a report and a cheque for $10.00 is to he sent to the Hospital Auxiliary. . A nice ci of thanks was read from Joyce Taylor who recently was in the Hospital. The {meeting was then closed and we had our Christmas exchange. A beautiful low Calorie lunch wa served by our hostess Many thanks Joyce. As this is our last meeting until Jan, Sth. IT want to thank everyone who made our turkey draw a hug success and to wish everyone happy new year, ¢. U.. Lighter, Mary I'ayne. Joyce Taylor s avery Appoint Five to High School Boards Five appointments were made by Ontario County Council to district high school boards in the county. The appointments were made on Thursday ab the closing session of the 1960 i council. Walter Beath was nimed county re- presentative on the East Whithy High I School named 1] Match which will be | Charles Haddon was Brock District High Board; Harold Holthy was to the Central Ontario High Board; Arthur Robertson was named to the Whitby Distriet High School Board; and Mrs. Lois Wheeler was named to the Pickering District iligh School Board. In all the appointments but the ast only one name was put forth, For Pickering board, the name of Dr. Wil- linm Bosch was proposed by Deputy- Board; to the School named School reeve: Mary Reid, of Ajax. County council -members voted on the two names, When the voting was over and Mis Wheeler selected, Deputy-reeve Thom- as Harris. of Port Perry, commented, "This points up the ridiculousness of county appointments to high school hoards. We have mo knowledgable { choice between these two people." OK. LET'S SEE WHAT You CAN Do WITH IT! of om An Open Letter to Port Perry Folks What makes Christmas ? The spirit The seems so inade- of giving good and happy gifts. "Thank You" quate. in proportion to our feelings, that Roy and I would like to publicly declare it to one and all that You. too, may of the glow that lights our hearth today. To the gentleman who came with smiles and Christmas turkey and the at the words receive some trimmings, to the gentleman door whose little? parcel from the Lions' Club, made him stagger and the children shriek with delight; to the gentleman, who over and above Roy's wages due made a wish a reality, to the young man with whom Roy has had dealings of a mechanical nature, who will re- cogrnize himself when we say we love him for his thoughtfulness in this venture, to' the wonderful couple out- side of Port Perry who have heen so good to me, to the folks anor ¢hild- rens' routes who deal kindly and patiently with them, to our own dear family without whom we would lege our hope many times, to the good 1 neighbour whose box of mouth-water- fruit meant health, as well a- happiness, to the young couple in who despite their own struggles with a-growing family ne- ver cease to remember ours with a Christinas cheque, to the gentleman, who requested to be nameless, "that sent two beautiful dolls, to the gentle- man, whose bent is of a culinary na- in wishing us a Merry Christ- added to the impressive list of to a dear little lady, who remembers the Kendell children, midst: all of her own preparations, to the Indy who works so hard for her own housemold but feels she must share with us. Now | ask you, did the have a grand Christmas? things the tongue ean never say, that the heart longs to put into words in the paper Town, we say in the words of Dickens' Tim, paper ing Scarborough, tine, mas groodies, Kendells There are some and so, on paper, Tiny Kvery One!" Roy & Wenda and Six Little Kendells the tmmortal "God Bless Us, Council Approves High School Election Ontario. County Council has taken two steps which: may eventually see of district high school boards elected rather than appointed. On Dee. 22 they approved tivo resolutions, one of which originated at ameil, calling for an end to such ap- pointments, The first brought to council's attention by the finance com- wis sent to Ontario County members Thursday, 'resolution, mittee, in endor sation hy Elgin: County Council. TAKING THE PASS added a gift which - HON yr 77 PE i lr » YP wap ol ea Ne lk 7% p @ pm. yy EAS DT A Vey a bog a w RT stl Roar A AE St ar ae Cn "WO - ERE nh De ben DR SE SR i nie owe. ? fae? et