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church members, that will recall something of the pioneer spirit that made the church possible, This fine spirit be found in any community; but is particularly noticeable in the pioneer di where privation and suffering' have knit the people to- gether in mutual sympathy. : : : RETRENCHMENT. Naturally the question arises as to the amount 6f money required to carry on the work of the Church. One fact should be known--from the foremost officials of the church to the clerks and stenographers in the various departments, there has been a voluntary reduction in salaries. When you come to * know who are responsible for the work of the Church you . are gratified to find a loyalty and enthusiasm that has caused the work to grow in spite of all depressions. There has been a doub- ling up of duties in addition to reduction of salaries, In view of financial conditions, an economy committee was "appointed, which suggested a number of amalgamations in order to effect a saving of money. Among these amalgamations two might be mentioned--the Board of Education for the Colleges with the Board of Religious Education. This plan was adopted, and it is probable that the new Board will be called the Board of Christian Education, : i Another plan which was suggested was to join the Depart- ments of Social Service and Evangelism, with the Department of Home Missions. Discussion of this plan revealed the fact that the work of these two departments was so different that they could not be fused without injury to both; and the plan was abandoned. : According to the requirements of the economy committee, the number of officials in nearly all these departments has been re- duced, and there will be a still further doubling of duties in so far as this is possible, But, of course, of necessity this kind of retrenchment will leave many useful pieces of work undone. AGE OF RETIREMENT Growing out of this general scheme for economy was a de- mand for the retirement of officials of the church at the age of seventy years. It is one thing to make a law, and it is quite an-{ other to get down to particular cases. Men who are bright in outlook, capable in administration, and rich in experience, sudden- ly find themselves face to face with the possibility of immediate retirement. In some cases such a possibility would-have meant a serious loss to the church, : A rather startling instance of the manner in which retire- ment at seventy years of age would operate was given in the case of the new Moderator, Rev, T. Albert Moore, who is 73 years of age. He is also General Secretary, and had the retirement age become law he would have ceased his duties. The outstanding address by lay Commissioners was that of W. L. Best, of Ottawa, Vice-President National Legislative represent. ative of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, . who in a clear-cut message directed the Council from an inarticu- late valley of sentiment to the purpose for which it had convened, namely, to apply the sensible practice and judgment of a new day to the solution of the practical problems of the Church. This speech, by transforming the atmosphere of a reactionary Council, * made possible the Jssate of a motion proposed by Elmer Davis, and secvonded by Hon. E. C. Drury, providing for the retirement of all General Council officers, including professors in colleges, on reaching the age of seventy, unless continued in office by a two- thirds vote of the Council. The value of a similar motion affect- ing men in the pastorate will depend upon an interpretation of tl > "hale of Union," which says that "the pastoral term shall he out limit," 1 ELUSIVE ECONOMY The seesaw debate which characterized the establishment of a retiring age limit was paralleled when the "Report an Economy" was under consideration. The lack of unanimity in the committee was emphasized by he. wide differences in the di debate Lo hn 4 reamble acknowledged the need for "immediate and 4 @ i ) ¢ tle ooh ' G. W. Mason, K.C., in presenting this report, added, "The need of the hour and the temper of the Church de- ced to the words "immediate" or "drastic" in its sub- of Christian Education was authorized to combine pn Educa ] and ous Education ho effective by Jie 30ch, 105A. with She on to save $4 . the Department of Home Missi a safl redaction our docs mat 'pecome hb uced. An effort hospits Ee way Mago n from ministers they do not Runner-u these Provinces, ministers are f persons who are unsuited to enter married life. would gladly be relieved of this responsibility there is no civil authority to Although there was admitted any loose- arriage of divorced persons 2 (except in extreme cases) ; yet sacredness of marriage could not Council amended the report stating that ministers should be discouraged from performing the marriage ceremony for persons who had been divorced, and whose former partners were still living. Both parties in this debate were thinking along the same lines; but the Council as a whole felt that there m of the attitude of the church in this A copy of a new "Leader's Manual" for the training of 'teen- 'age girls was presented to the Moderator b. B.A, Girls' Work Secretary, DR. OLIVER RETIRES AS MODERATOR In the retirement of Dr. Oliver from his position as Moderator, it is fitting to state that he has proved himself to be a man of fine quality--big enough to meet the requirements of administra- tion; courageous enough to face the period of depression without flinching ; human enough to make friends of all sorts and con- ditions of men; and Christian enough to have an abiding faith in the power and goodness of God, even though the way does seem hedged with great difficulties. He is an eloquent man, whose kind- liness and faith have been an inspiration. [ Inter-School Field Day In spite of bad weather and postponements, the field day for the High Schools of Bowmanville, Whitby, Uxbridge, and Port Perry, was well attended. Bowmanville captured the championship, Whitby stood second, Uxbridge third, and Port Perry fourth, The events were run off at t The following is the official record Boys Girls Bowmanville .,..... © 27 by : ; Uxbridge ............ oo Port Parry .......... '10 Boys' Senior Championship--Bagnell, Bowmanvile, 8 points. Runner-up--Ashenhurst, Uxbridge, 744 points, Boys' Junior Championship--Dalby, Whitby, 15 points. Paxton, Uxbridge, 12 points, Girls' Senior Championship--E. Sykes, Bowmanville, 5 tied for runner-up with two points, Girls' Junior Championship--B Clark, Uxbridge, tied, with 4 points: each. Runner-up--I Mustard and J. St. John, tied, with 314 points. Half Mile, Jr--1 Paxton (U), 2 min, 48 sec.; 2 Rodman (U), 3 Blunt Shot Put, Jr.--1 F, Thompson (W), 32' 9%", 2 Dalby (W), 3 Slemon (B). Shot Put, Sr.--1 Greenfield (W), 35 8"; 2 Colmer (B), 8 Stein (W), Boys' 100 yards, Jr.--1 Paxton (U) 11 seconds; 2 Dalby (W), 8 Jackson Boys' 100 yards, 8r.--1 Colmer (B), 10 2/5 seconds; 3 Ashenhyrst (U), 8 Crozier, (P,P.) Girls' 76 yards, Jr.--1 M, Switzer, (P.P.), 9 4/5 seconds; 2 F. Jones (P, P.), 3 MacIntyre (W), Girls' 75 yards, Sr--1 Sykes (B), 9 4/5 seconds; 2 Love (W), 8 Mason Boys' Broad Jump, Jr,--1 Siemon 2 B), 15' 3%"; 2 Dalby (W), 3 Neal ng these sentiments the Council ! y: i y Boys' Broad Jump, Sr.--1 Bagnell (B), 19; 2 Crogler, (P,P.), 3 McQuay Boys' 220 yards, Jr.--1 Paxton (U), 26 seconds; 2 Dalby (W), 3 Slemon pys' 220 yards, Sr.--1 Ashenhurst (U), 28 8/6 seconds; 2 Colman (B), 3 Crozier (P.P,) Girls' High Jump, Jr.--1 I Mustard, (U), 4 1"; 2 Gibson (W), 8 Clark Girls' High Jump, Sr.--1 Sykes (B) 2 Bradley (P.P.), Greene Boys' High Jump, Jr.--1 Dalby (W) | Laphen 1"; 2 Slemon (B), 8 Jackson (W). | - Boys' High Jump, Sr.--1 Bagnell (B), 5 1%"; 2 Ashenhurst and Welch Broad Jump, Jr.--1 Melntyre| "; 2 G. Switzer (P.P.), Jump, Sr--1 Sykes, "; 2 Mathison (W), 8 'marry these persons, whom they can be referred, ~The other problem was that of divorce. nothing in the report of the Committee that ness of living, nor did it admit rem: while former partners were livin there was a feeling that the be too strongly safe guarded; and the of the Committee, ust be no misunderstanding y Miss Everyn Craw, he Fair Grounds in Port Perry. as to the winners: eth McIntyre, Whitby and M. Basketball Throw, Jr,--1 I, St. John (U), 65' 8"; 2 M, Clarke (U), 8 B. (B), 71' 9"; 2 K. Carnegie (P.P.); 3 Pole Vault, Jr--1 Slemon (B), 2 Dalby (W), 8 Bragg (W). Pole Vault, Sr--1 Cooney (P.P,), 9' 7"; 2 Bagnell (B), 8 Crozier (P.P.) Baseball Catch and Throw, Jr.--1 Coyne and Taphen (B) 43; 2 Clark and Picket (U), 8 Mustard and St. Baseball Cateh and Throw, Sr.--1 Wilkinson and Hendry (B), 50; Scott and Wilson: (W); 3 Bate and Boys' 440 yards; Jr.--1 Paxton (U) 1 min, 8 sec.; 2 Dalby (W), 3 Rod- Boys' 440 yards, Sr.--1 Davey (W), 57 1/6 sec.; 2 McQuay (W), 3 Ashen- 1 Mile, Sr.--1 Davidson (U), 5 min., 7 sec.; 2 Lee (P.P.), 8 Davey (W). lay, Jr.--1 Clark, tard, (Dick) (U), 29 2/5; 2 M. Switzer, F. Jones, G. , (Cawker, Kight), (P. Mutton, Bradley, | midst were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Willan and Mrs. Geo. Nesbitt with friends in Orono; Mrs. S. A. Devitt, Miss Mabel .| Argue and Mr. and Mrs. Hill, of | Richmo nd Hill, with Mr. and Mrs. F. 'who| Willan; Mrs. Robert Crawford and George, in Toronto; Miss Edna Lar- mer, with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lar- 'mer; Miss Kate McLaughlin, of Peter- and | boro, with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McLaughlin; Mr. and Mrs. Wil- bert Werry and Neil, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Steele, 'with friends in Manvers Mr. and Mrs. W. D, Ferguson and Mr. and Mrs. E. Sanderson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Griffin and Jean, with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stinson; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Forder and Lucille, in Elmvale, where Mr. Forder was judge on heavy horses; Miss Mabel Elford and Miss Ethel Evans, at Port McNicol and Victoria Harbor; Miss Marjorie Marlow, of Toronto, with her mother, Mrs. John Marlow; Mrs. John Hooey with friends in Peterboro. Miss Mabel Whittaker has returned to the rectory from Penetanguishene, where she enjoyed a two week's visit with friends. We are pleased to welcome home Miss Florence Fair, who spent the summer with her aunt Mrs. Geo. Rich- ardson, at North Portal, Sask. Col. Hyde, who has been visiting his son Cecil at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Fred Willan, left for England on Saturday last. We have enjoyed the Colonel's visit amongst. us and hope he will be spared to visit us again. On Monday, Octoher 10th, a Thanksgiving Day celebration and family re-union was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Robt, Hamilton. Among those whe were present were: Mrs, Jennie McDonald of Canadiac, Sask., Mr. and Mrs. Roht. McBrien, Miss Bertha McNally, all of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. R. McKinley, Midland, Mr. and Mrs, N. MeNally, Blackstock, and Mr. and Mrs. John Hamilton, of Brantford. A very happy time was enjoyed by all, A pretty autumn wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Glennie, Elmira, when their only daughter Esther, became the bride of Mr. Norton .VanCamp, of Blackstock, Rev, M. Sewell conducted the ceremony, The house was very tastefully decorated in the unique autumn scheme of leaves, flowers and ferns. On the strain Lohegrin, played by Miss Bertha Christmas, the bride entered the drawing room with her father. She wore a becoming gown of blue georgette and carried a bou- quet of pretty autumn flowers. The bridesmaid was Miss Rose Miller, of Elmira, gowned in wine crepe and carried a bouquet similar to the bride's. The groom was assisted by Mr. Leslie MacFarlane, of Arthur. After the ceremony the bridal dinner was served in the dining room. The groom's gift to .the bride was a pretty string of rock crystal, to the pianist a leather book cover, to the bridesmaid a compact, and to the groomsman cuff links. Mr. and Mrs. VanCamp will reside in Elmira, On Monday evening a splendid crowd of relatives and friends met in the township hall, Blackstock, to ex- press in a tangible way their good wishes to the bride and groom. Mr. Creighton Devitt, as chairman, made the presentation, and asked Mr. and Mrs. VanCamp to accept on behalf of those present the large number of lovely and useful gifts. Mr. Van- Camp expressed their appreciation and grateful thanks and cordially invited anyone going to Elmira to call and see them, Mr. Jack Smith sang a solo, "Lord Have Mercy on the Married Man", and Mr. Arthur Van- Camp, father of the.groom gave a short speech. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing and the serving of lunch. We join in wishing the young couple many years of happiness and prosperity. 2 The October meeting of the A. Y. P. A. of St. John's Church was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Clarence 'Parr, on Tuesday evening, the 4th. Owing to the unfavorable condition of the weather there was only a fair attendance of members and visitors. The meeting opened with devotional exercises conducted by the president, after which followed a business ses- sion. The program on "Foreign Mis-| 'sions' consisted of twelve interesting | articles read by various members of the A.Y.P.A. The meeting closed in| mai 1% the usual way and lunch was served Relay, -, by the group in charge. ; '2 Whitby, 8 Port We are pleased to know that Mrs. TA sil operation in Peterboro last week is progressing favorably. Messrs. Cecil Hyde and Cecil Hamilton enjoyed a very pleasant motor trip to Ottawa and Montreal last week. : Mark your calendar for Saturday evening, October 15th, when under the auspices of the A.Y.P.A. of St. John's Church, a programme will be put on in the township hall, Black- stock, by "The Kansas Farmer" of Brussels. Admissjon, adults 25c., children 15¢. Our Public School teachers of Cart- wright were in Toronto this week at- tending the "Teachers' Convention." MYRTLE Mr. Eli Harnden of Whitby called on friends here last week. Mr. Moyer attended the Teachers' Convention which was held at Centre St. School, Oshawa, on Thursday and Friday of last week and spent the week end and holiday with his parents near Peterboro, Much sympathy is extended to the widow and family of the late William Bright, of Raglan, in their recent sad bereavement, Mr. Duncan Ray, Mrs. Lonsbury, of Lindsay, and Mrs. Osborne, of Osh- awa, spent the week end and holiday at the home of Mr. J, A. Carmichael. Farmers are busy getting their mangols and potatoes harvested. The potato crop is not too good this sea- son, on account of being affected with the dry rot. Mr, and Mrs. H. Roy Bright and famliy, spent isthe week end and Thanksgiving Day with their parents in Hamilton, Mr. G, Hahn and family of Toronto, spent the week end at their summer home here, Mr. Joe Simpkins visited his son, in Toronto on Sunday. Mr. John C. Lawrence was on a motor trip to Haliburton last week. EPSOM Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ashton, Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Ashton and son Douglas, of Ashburn, Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Ashton and son Howard, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Ashton, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thaxter, of Scott, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs, Pascoe Luke visited with friends in Toronto recently. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Duncan, of New Toronto, visited over the holiday with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Smith, of To- ronto, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Ashton, recently. A car load of friends from Toronto visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Strachan. Quite a number from here took in the anniversary services at Utica. Miss Philp visited over the week end at her home in Sunderland. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ashton, Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Ashton and son, of Ashburn, and Mr. Herb. Costella, of New Toronto, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rogers, recently. Much sympathy has been expressed to Mrs. Wm. Cook and family, of Ux- bridge, when we learned of the death of Mr. Cook, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Cook resided here at one time, and were kind neighbours and very much respected. Miss Jean Scott, of Toronto, visited over the holiday with her aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Alfonzo Claugh- ton. SCUGOG Sunday services were well attended, both morning and evening, when the church looked beautiful with flowers. The music under the leadership of Mrs. G. Sweetman, was splendid, with Mrs. J. Milner at the organ. The choir sang once, Mrs. R. Tetlow and Mrs. O. Jeffrey sang a duet and Mrs. Tetlow sang a solo, for the morning service. The choir from Manchester favored us with three choice selections in the evening, which pleased all. Rev. Mr. Burry gave us two inspiring ser- mons full of hope and courage, We were glad to see so many friends from a distance at our services. Rev. Mr. Elford took charge of Mr. Burry's work at od, on Sun- day, it being the charge of 'Mr. Elford when he started his ministry, and we hope he met many of his old friends. Clarence Parr, who underwent a tan- $1.50 per year in advance The children all enjoyed a few more holidays over the week end, Thurs- day and Friday being the days of the teachers' convention, and Monday was Thanksgiving, + The farmers are busy getting their potatoes in, and some have a fine crop of large ones, while others have been hit by the blight and are rotting quite badly. We hear they are a better price than last year. The services being at the Centre it was their day to .entertain their friends, Mr. and Mrs. R. Hood and Audrey, with Mr. and Mrs. J. Milner. Mr. and Mrs. C. Graham, Dorothy and Vernon, and Miss Fern Randall, with Mr and Mrs. J. A. Sweetman. Misses Myrtle and Luella Jeffrey at Mr. and Mrs. O. Jeffrey's. Mr. and Mrs. R..Hood, June and Joyce, Mr. and Mrs. W. Heron, Bobby and Keith, of Sonya, with Mrs. Wan- namaker, : Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sanguine and baby Joyce, of Rackwood, Mr. and Mrs, C. Hardy, John and Clara, with Mr. and Mrs. D. Hope. Mr, and Mrs. O. Gerrow, of Oshawa, with Mr. and Mrs. A. Prentice. Miss Florence Carter with Miss Leona Prentice. Mr, and Mrs; W. Crozier and Archie of Manchester, ang Mr. C. Samells, with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Samells. Special services will be held in the Head Church on October 30th, follow- ed by a chicken pie supper on Tues- day, November 1st. The Seagrave young folk will give their play-- "Cyclone Sally" on Tuesday night. Among the week-end and Thanks- giving guests were Mr. and Mrs. F. Baxter and Burnice, of Toronto, with Mr, and Mrs. R. Jackson. Miss Reta Milner, of Toronto, and Hilda Milner, of Oshawa, and little Miss Helen Sweetman with Mr. and Mrs, J. Milner. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Sweetman and baby, and Miss Myrtle Sweetman, of Toronto, 'with Mr. and Mrs. George Sweetman, Miss . Elford, of Toronto, at the parsonage. Misses Betty and Kathleen Robin- son, of Toronto, with their cousin Miss Lillian Fralick, Miss Greta Foster, of Toronto, with her sister Mrs. F. Crozier. Miss Blanche Sweetman of Toronto, with her parents. Mrs. C. Samels visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs, W. Jackson, near Port Perry, over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. J. Demara, Grace and Glen, visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. Mark, at Shirley, on Sunday. Miss Lennox and friends visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. Milner, on Sun- day. > Prince Albert Mrs. R. Young and Mrs. Spurr, were in Toronto last Wednesday. Miss Laird attended the Teachers' Convention at Oshawa, last week. The pupils enjoyed an unusually long holi- day and Thanksgiving Day was cele- brated on. Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Raymer attended Markham Fair on Saturday, Oct. 1st. Instead of being Police Magistrate, Mr. Sager has been made Justice of the Peace. Next week on Wednesday, a meet- ing will be held in the church to or- ganize a Young People's Association. An epidemic of stealing seems to have descended on this vicinity, two of the recent victims being Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hunter, who lost all their hens and chickens; and Mr. and Mrs. Kirby, having several trees of plums taken. Week-end and Sunday visitors were The Misses Holman, Toronto, at their home here; Mrs. Gordon Mark, Sea- grave, with Mrs. Martyn and family; Mr. and Mrs. Worden Sonley, of To- ronto, and Mr. and Mrs. King, and Barbara, of Streetsville, with their grandmother, Mrs. Worden; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jeffrey, Weston, with Mr. and Mrs. John Jeffrey; Miss Holder- shaw, Uxbridge, with Mr. and Mrs. Philp, and Mrs. Roach, Manchester, with Mrs. John Warren. Mrs. Kerry, who has been in Toron- to, doctoring, is home again somewhat improved in health. News items that interest you will interest your friends. Send the Port Perry Star to absent friends.