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© Watch this label: It tells when Vol. LXVIIL Samuel Farmer, Publisher. ZBI EZ SH SH a TTR SARS A "ENCOURAGE T TR SA ZS, SRS THEIR, ST STR BEST"---A New Year's prs om Wye Prompt payment of subscriptions. ayn, * will be much appreciated TS SS Ts AL essage "ENCOURAGE THE BEST" would make a good motto fof 1931. The fact is that the white race has frequently overestimated its importance in the world, and millions of people believe that the world "owes them a living" no ae TRA SAS NOMINATIONS Xx R. There was-a good turnout at the i nomintaion meeting in Port Perry on 8 Monday evening. The following : were the nominations: | For Reeve--Robt. Somerville and James . Lucas. For. Councillors--Norman Ewers, James McKee, J. E. Jackson, Wright Crosier, W. Merlin Letcher, Geo. H. Bridger, J. Weir, M. Williams, Thos. Caesar, George Raines, H. R. Archer, R. D. Woon, A. D. Peters. ~- For Board of Education--Mrs. Figary, D.. Harrison, Geo. R. Davey, W. J. Anderson, I Mansell Gerrow, Dr. G. S. Jeffrey, A. P. It McFarlane, C. C. Jeffrey. io Unfortunately Reeve Somerville was absent owing to illness. After the nominations were con- cluded, Mr. Purdy was elected chair- man of the meeting. <4" Councillor Jackson presented the financial statement and explained the : town's standing. The statement { showed a deficit of $5,193.98 with $3383.09 uncollected taxes; leaving a net deficit of $1720.89. This financing was accomplished in spite of a re- i duction of one mill in the tax rate,and , an advance in the county rate of over h . $600. Councillor Ewers told of securing additional equipment for the fire de- partment. . He also explained that Port Perry could not share in the un- employment fund, because our pay- ments by the-town to the relief fund have not increased, the total being $160.95. Happily Port Perry is not suffering to the degree experienced in many other municipalities. Councillor Crosier told of the work done on the streets, sidewalks, trim- ming of trees, etc. The total ex- penditure in his department was $2288.52. Councillor McKee told of repairs and improvements made at the Town Hall, where sanitary conveniences had been installed, and other improve- ments made. He explained that the money spent at the water front was A supplied through the Lake Scugog "vSMnprovement Association. This is a private concern which does not cost the taxpayers anything. Last year this association also spent some hun- dreds of dollars for the same purpose. Of course, the Council paid for re- pairs to the scales, bandstand, ete. The Schools Mrs. Geo. Jackson, chairman of the Board of Education, told of the work of the Board during the year. She spoke of the increased attendance at the High School,, 165 students have enrolled during the year 1930. Of these a number graduated, and some ped out. At present the attend- "ais 130. This is the largest in y years,.and necessitated an ad- ditional outlay in seating equipment. This expenditure should be returned in additional grants in the next two or three years. Dr. J. A. Mathers gave the financial statement showing a slight balance to the credit of the school. He stated 'that 1930 was one of the most eco- WE " \ pat * EY stupidity," _ . . ... ISH YOU » to themselves and to society. nomical years yet, so far as the High School was concerned; and pointed out that this department was costing the town little if any more than it did in the ddys of the.old school. Views of Nominees Mr. James Lucas asked a number of questions during the discussion. He suggested that effort should be made to induce citizens to build homes, by giving them a fixed assess- ment on new buildings for a period of years. He also urged that a united effort he made to induce the Ontario Government to take over the main highways. Mr. A. D. Peters spoke briefly, and said that the Council had done well. He thought that it would be well to leave well enough alone. There is to be an election in Port Perry. The following have qualified: Reeve--R. Somerville (Acel.) For Councillor--H. R. Archer, Norman Ewers, Merlin Letcher, James McKee, A. D. Peters, George Raines, J. Weir. For Board of Education--W. J. Anderson, Geo. Davey, Mrs. Figary, Mansell Gerrow. SCUGOG NOMINATIONS For Reeve--Jonathan Aldred and Russell Hood. For Council--The last year's councillors were elected by acclamation. Councillors--Russell Carter, Geo. Hood, John L. Sweetman, Frank Gerrow, REACH TOWNSHIP Last year's Council were re-elected by acclamation. R. Till. Deputy Reeve-- Reeve--Geo. Grant Christie. Councillors--Wm, Parrott, R. J. Murray, W. C. Ashenhurst, Excitement at Oshawa On account of the unusually keen interest being taken in the muncipal elections, several citizens suggested that a public meeting to hear the candidates be held in the armouries, on account of the fact that the council chamber being inadequate to house the hundreds who struggled to get in at the nomination meeting. Card of Thanks I wish to thank ,the rate- payers of Port Perry for their continued confidence, as shown. by re-slessine me as Reeve for the year 1931 (by acclamation). I wish all every happiness and prosperity for the New Year ROBT. SOMERVILLE Your Vote and Influence is Solicited for James McKee for COUNCILLOR for Port Perry for 1931 TIES SATTITI JTRS giving or receiving 'something for nothirg." TE Rs 2 ZAC TZAS 2A RSS TRS TR SSE TRS TRS SSI I 1 STIS IES ZS Sl A HAP Ring Gut, Wild Bells TENNYSON Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The flying cloud, the frosty night: The year is dying in the night; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, let hin go; Ring out the false, ring in the true. Ring out the grief that saps the mind, For those that here we see no more; Ring out the feud of rich and poor, Ring in redress for all mankind. * Ring out a slowly dying cause, And ancient forms of party strife; Ring in the nobler modes of life, With sweeter manners, purer laws. Ring out the want, the care, the sin, The faithless coldness of the times; Ring out, ring out my mournful rhymes, But ring the fuller minstrel in. Ring out false pride in place and blood, The civic slander and the spite: Ring in the love of truth and right, Ring in the common love of good. Ring out old shapes of foul disease, Ring out the narrowing lust of gold; Ring out the thousand wars of old, Ring in the thousand years of peace. Ring in the valiant man and true, The larger heart, the kindlier hand; Ring out the darkness of the land, Ring in the Christ that is to be. Fa eZ See I PY, PROSPERO I I i | | a Ra TST Sa TTR TRS , ber of recitations, As EPSOM Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ashton and Mrs. Walter Rogers visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kerry. Mr. and Mrs. Neil MacDonald and family, Mr. and Mrs. 'Louis Wagner and family, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hooper, of Wick, Mr. and Mrs, Morrison and babe and Miss B. Luke, of Toronto, Mrs. Hutchinson, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Pascoe Luke. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Millman visited with Mr. and Mrs. Findlay Munroe recently. Mrs. Wm. Armstrong visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lambe of Uxbridge. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pogue spent Christ- mas day with Mr. and Mrs. Collins, Scugog. Mrs. George Prentice, of Port Perry, visiting with her son Mr. Norman Prentice, Quite a number of the men attended the nomination at Manchester on Monday last, Mr. and Mrs. James Ashton and son Horace, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ashton, spent Christmas with friends at Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Findlay Munroe visited with Pine Grove friends on Christmas, Mrs. Hugh Munroe visited with Mra. J. Ferguson recently. Miss Jean Scott, of Toronto, visited over the holiday with her aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Alfonzo Claughton. SCUGOG Feeble at best, is my endeavour I see, but cannot reach the height ° That lies for ever and for ever, When seeming just within my grasp. I feel my feehle hands unclasp, And sink discouraged into night, For thine awn purpose Thou hast sent The strife and the discouragement, But a brighter day is dawning. At this, the beginning of a new year, 1 wish you all a very Happy and Prosperous year, and much thank the editor and staff of the Star, for the courtesy they have shown to me during the past year, and I ask their cooperation in the coming year that I may be of better service ta the com- munity and readers of the Star, On Monday evening a number of young: folk met on the ice north of Pine Point and had a very pleasant evening of skating. A large bon fire helped to make it pleasant. We are all very glad to hear that Mrs. G. Bratley is improving in health. She has been very ill, but we hope she may soon be restored to complete recovery. Mrs. J. Demera and son Milton visited with Mr. and Mrs. H. Wanamaker, of Sea- grave, one day last week. The Sunday School entertainment and Christmas tree of the Head Appointment was held on Saturday, December 20th. The singing of the children was excellent, show- ing the advantage of musical instruction in Public School. There were also a num- dialogues and drills which were much enjoyed. Proceeds $25. The Sunday School entertainment and Christmas Tree at the Foot Appointment was held on Monday. An excellent pro- gram of drills, recitations, dialogues and singing was given by the children of the Sunday School. Proceeds $32.00. The Centre Appointment held their Entertainment on Tuesday evening, Dec. 23. The power was off that night which dis- appointed those in charge. However, the gas lamps were brought in to use and program was proceeded with, after which Santa Claus distributed candies and nuts to HITZ In our work, and in our + matter what quality of service they give, or whether they give any service. Civilization has encouraged this type of thinking. Frequently the sickly, the sub-normal, and the criminal receive better care than is given to those who could become healthy, efficient citizens. As one writer bitterly puts it--"Education has made the world safe for : If the white race is to retain its leadership, then we shall have to "encourage the best" in every line of life, and we shall have to discourage the worst. The criminal, the insane, and the ne'er-do-well, should not be allowed to produce more of their kind. Many a couple have been married who have brought endless misery That is a problem for the home, the church, and the authorities. We cannot reform the whole world, but we can "encourage the best" in ourselves. dealings with others, we can give good value for the money we are receiving. We can discourage the idea of either We should encourage the best workmanship, and discourage the idea that money (without reference to character or industry) can unlock the door to a great place among the citizens of this country. Let us think and act in every way we can to "encourage the best" in our own lives, and wherever we have any influence. Therein lies the solution of many of our personal and national problems. Re RS {i = JH NEN the children. Much credit committee. Proceed Miss Sweet and: the pupils of the Centre School held their Christmas concert on Monday aftérnoon. The teacher treated the pupils to candy and cake and presented cach pupil with a box of three lead pencils, with their name printed in gold on thesbox. Mrs. L. Savage, of Toronto, visited Mrs, C. Graham and Mrs. J. A: Sweetman, over the week end. Mr, and Mrs. C visited their Point, « 1 Mr. and Mrs. . is due to the $30.00 Hard aunt Mi B. ohn and Clara, Pleasant yshorne, Young, of Cresswell, were week end guests, of her cousing Mrs. D. Hope and Mrs, A. Martyn Mr. Donald Faulkner is spending a few days visiting friends in Toronto, A number of friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Art. Sweetman on Christmas evening in honour of their daughters Blanche, Bernice and Marguerite, and Miss Luella Wellwood, of Toronto, who came down to mas at homg. Vr. and Mrs, CC. Johnston, Orma and Ross of Cresswell, and Miss Lorna Woodward, of Lindsay, were' Sunday guests of his cousin, Mrs, . Hardy. Mr. and Mrs. R. Tetlow received a very warm and noisy welcome home from their honeymoon. Miss Viola Cherry, with Scugog friend pend Christ. of Oshawa, is visiting Mrs. Joblin entertained "her class of young ladies one evening recently and they packed a box to he sept to a family in Toronto, Congratulations to Mi Ivah Milner on securing the first prize in houschold science at Port Perry High School Miss Dela Lee is spending afew days in Port Perry Mr. and Mrs. O. Jeffrey and children, Mr. and My A. Brunt and, Mona, of KEnnis- killen, Mr, and Mrs. D. Harrison and fam- ily, of Port Perry, were Christmas visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. Mark. Miss Reta Milner oronto, Miss Hilda Milner, of Osha we guests of their parents for Christmas. Miss Florence Elford if Uxbridge, Mr. Glen and Mi Elva wd, of Toronto, were guests at the parsonage, for Christ- mas holidays, My. and Mrs. GG. Schell and daughters, of Port Perry, were guest Mrs. Pettitt and Frank, on Christmas Mr. and Mrs. J. Demura, Grace and Glen, visited with Mr. and Vrs. H. Hope, at Prince Albert, on Christmas. Next Monday all are expected to go out and vote for a reeve. Glad to hear Mi Aileen Jackson is improving in health Me. and Mrs, A. Prentice and Leona spent Christmas in Port Perry PRESENTATION At the ar the Port Perry School, all the officers were rion was made to perintendent, accoms- Mr. Smalhnan, th panied by the follow wldress: Dear Mr. Smaliman: You very courteously thought of the wel- fare of those who assisted you in making the anniversary and Christmas entertain- ment a success, and took your own excel- lent work as a matter of course, The Sunday School staff have fully ap- preciated your untiring efforts as Super- intendent, and know that your interest has been constant throughout the year. As a small token of their esteem and goodwill, they present to you this Bible, the foundation of all Sunday School work, and we trust that you may long live to gain inspiration, counsel, and comfort from + its pages, as you are busy in the Master's EZ TZ an JS NEW YEAR work. 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