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w 7% PORT PERRY J DLV PORT PERRY, ONTARIO -- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1976 -- PAGE 17 SECOND | Bed. SECTION 'Veterinarian honoured at Appreciation Night You might say that Dr. D.C. MacMaster is a popular man, It takes an address by at least an agricultural minister to tear a farmer away from a barnfull of chores in any great number, but when the interruption is an old friend, there wasn't enough chairs to go around. That's the way it was Saturday at the Oddfellows Hall in Port Perry when well-known area veterinar- ian Dr. D.C. MacMaster was honoured for his 34 years of - service to the community. Every chair in the hall was filled as 200 people jammed into the hall, about 85 per- cent of them farmers, customers and friends. There was a meal served, followed by several presen- tations to the retired veterinarian. A recliner was presented by Harold Honey, Les Smith, Neil Malcolm, Harvey Graham, Cliff Redman and Will Stone, along with a -plaque of appreciation for the years of faithful service to the com- munity. Both Mr. and Mrs. MacMaster were presented with a watch, and Mrs. MacMaster, mother of Cam, was presented with flowers. There was also the presen- tation of a radio to the MacMasters, Cam's Mother and Father, James D. MacMaster and Donald MacGillivray were born and brought up in Glen- gary County, and his father first practiced at Cornwall, Ont. where Cam. was born and they moved to Port Perry in 1918 when he was about 2! years of age. His father carried on the prac- tice until his death in 1937. Cam. became interested in the work while helping his father and students in the summer as his father had poor health during the last two years of his life. He received his education in the Port Perry Public and High Schools, then on to. 0.V.C. Guelph from which he graduated in 1942 when he began the practice and carried on with the exception of one year when he was ill. He was married in 1938 (and Helen worked in the office of Sleep and Humphries while he continu- ed his education). They have three children, Muriel, Jim and John and one grand-daughter Kimber- ly. His Mother is in good health and still resides with -them at 208 North Street. "He'll be missed by the farmers," said one of those attending the event. 'He's a friend as well as a vet. He took a personal interest...you just don't find that type anymore." i But perhaps the warmest touch was added when Neil Malcolm read a lengthy poem about the retiring vet, written by a number of his many friends. . "When he was treating a cow and got knocked on his knee, He kicked her right back and yelled "You son of a B." ...and more. David, 8 and Dean, 11, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Don Travis of Port Perry are looking for trophies. So what's unusual about that? Well these youngsters and hundreds of others in the district are looking for old trophies to repair. It's part of a local boy scout project that will not only teach the boys new skills, but will provide them with trophies for the various competitions and activities within the organization. Local residents are asked to submit old trophies to Stedmans, Crest Hardware and House of Howard. . the actual Dr. D. C. MacMaster and wife Helen look at the plaque of appreciation presented to the veterinarian for the 34 years of service he's given to the community. The presentation, along with others, was made at a special Appreciation Night held at the Oddfellows Hall Friday. About 200 people attended the event. "Well-known Roy V. Cox will be con- ducting the Oshawa Sym- phony Orchestra when it performs here March 14 at Port Perry High School at 8 p.m. For the 1972-73 season, Mr. Cox was assistant con- ductor of the orchestra, and appointed to the position of conductor the following year. He has: held this position ever since. Instrumentally he is an oboist, having studied with Perry Bauman (who was principal oboist in the Tor- conductor to perform onto. Symphony Orchestra) until two years ago. Mr. Cox's interest is in chamber-size orchestras. several of which he has conducted in the past. He continues his career as an oboist with the Toronto Symphonic Orchestra, as well as carrying out most effectively and enthusias- tically his duties as con- ductor and music director of the Oshawa orchestra. He is a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music, having studied con- Will repair and use: These kids want trophies!!! When Cubs, Scouts, and Beavers of the Pine Ridge District tell you they're knee-deep in trophies, it won't be at all like it sounds. In a unique new project initiated in the district, the boys are asking people to donate their old trophies to the project by dropping them off at Stedman's at the shopping plaza, Carnegie Hardware and House of Howard. The boys will repair the trophies as a crafts project. The project will serve two purposes, according to executive council member Bill Barr. Not only will it provide boys with interest- ing and worthwhile skills in refurbishing work. but it will provide awards and trophies for activities within the clubs. Recognition for achieve- ment is one of the ways the organization keeps boys interested in scouting. Mr. Barr explained that the search for sponsors can be difficult at times. and that there seems to be only enough to provide prizes for major events. Which leaves the problem of the boy-who may have worked just as hard. with just as much enthusiasm, yet without the recognition. "We hope this project will help to give us enough trophies to go around," said Mr. Barr. He said there are lots of old trophies around, collect- ing dust in basements and Nicholas Robert ducting - under' Goldsmicht and Rosevere. He was born in Huntsville, where his father was con- ductor of the famous Hunts- ville band, and later moved to Toronto where his father was instrumental in organ- izing the first bands created by the elementary School board in Toronto. Here Mr. Cox first became interested in conducting when he assisted his father in the rehearsals of the school bands. ' attics. "We don't care what kind of shape they're in. We'll fix them." As far as Mr. Barr knows, this is the only project of its kind and was the brainchild of Walter Weltz, a leader of one of the packs. There are well over 300 boys involved in district programs. The district stretches from Cannington in the north to Port Perry in the south. and includes Ux- bridge and surrounding communities. Whelan visits Uxbridge ..Mr. Cafik would like to remind constituents that the Honourable Eugene Whelan, Minister of Agriculture, will be meeting with Ontario Riding farmers on Friday, March 5th at 3:00 p.m. This meeting, which is to be hosted by Mr. Cafik, will be held in the Uxbridge Music Hall and all farmers or interested constituents are welcome. Mr. Whelan will be addressing the meeting on subjects of concern, i.e. the decrease in milk subsidy payments due to an over- supply situation. Another topic of concern will be the question of cheese imports. Mr. Whelan's speech will be followed by an open question and answer period. - : oi f ' 4 1 4 RS a TO Pe Cy A sR -~ A or eR"