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- I Pee has rT r 5 he "$1.50 per year in advance 5 cents single copy Watch your label; it tells when your subscription expires. PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 1934 SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher 2 . ~~ General News of . the Week. A steamer carrying 8,600 tons of coke unloaded at Oshawa recently. Faia The Presbyterians of Whitby are observing the 101st. anni- versary of their church. 'kk & The primary load peak of Hydro for September was 1,047,028 as compared with 998,863 for the same month last year. * % % h.p. Prime Minister Bennett laid the foundation stone of the new Women's College Hospital on Saturday on Grenville St., Toronto. kk % yi Heavy damage was done to property and shipping by a typhoon at Manila, A foot of water covered the streets of the . % J Ai : The United States Treasury Department has notified about one hundred corporations that they owe the Government scores of millions of dollars in taxes. f SE * x x . Workers at two pulp-cutting camps of the Abitibi Power and Paper Company quit their posts when strikers threatened to at- tack them. * & % J : Twenty-four students found to belong to international fra- ternities have been barred from athletic," social and political privileges at Queen's. Principal Fyfe approves of this action. * Xk % formerly a resident of Calgary, has be- the Salvation Army and to the Anglican Eleanor Tompkins, queathed $125,000 each to pro-cathedral at Calgary. a) * kk ¥ Field Marshall Alexander Von Kluck is dead at the age of 84. For the first two years of the Great War he was a noted German military leader. Then he was wounded and retired. : * ok ok = The Y. M. C. A. lost a suit 'against the Loblaw estate for $8,600, being unpaid balance of subscriptions made by Mr. Loblaw tothe Y, M. C. A. Judge Rose claimed that the contract was not binding. : n % * kk Centralization of police authority in Ontario during times of _.crisis; and uniformity of working conditions and pensions; also ~ elimination of political control were asked by the Police Associa- tion of Ontario at its recent convention. z * k % Toronto municipal authorities are worried over the "parking" problem with 100,000 passenger cars in the city, and a probable daily influx of many more, the problem is a serious one in down- town areas. * kx The American Legion of Miami is to conduct an itererant con- vention, and General Motors have contributed seventy-five Chevrolets for that purpose. The colors are blue bodies ang gold wheels--Legion colors. . * kk x - - "Pretty Boy" Floyd was shot by Federal agents at East Liverpool, Ohio. He was wanted for two murders and many "hold-ups" Floyd was a partner with 'Dillinger, the Chicago gangster. * This ends the gang. * ok ok Raymond Poincaire, the great Frenchman, was buried in the family cemetery at Nubecourt. Two funeral services were held-- one with all the pomp and splendor that the French could devise; and the other the simple cefemony of a rustic community. * %k k ey 7 At a meeting of Mayors of Ontario cities nd towns held at " i | «Stor advertising, | Hamilton, the delegates urged the extension of ralief work not only for those already on relief, but for those who are doing their best to avoid reaching that position. Jobless in jlirance and road camps were advocated. ~ hi * % % oo Rev. Chas. W. Bishop, Principal of Albert College, Belleville, resigned his position. He will be succeedéd by Rev. Bert. Howard, of Arcola, Sask. Rev. Mr. Bishop is expected to resume his former pulpit work in the United Church. Preliminary steps for the trial of Harold W. Vermilyea, on a charge of murdering his mother, ville. . sa C. W. A. Scott and Campbell Black flew the 11,300 miles, London to Melbourne air race, in approximately -71 hours at an average speed of 167 miles an hour. Two other contestants were killed in their flight over the Appenines, where their plane crashed and burst into flames. Both men were burned to cinders, - The former flying record for this distance was 6 days, 19 hours, 33 minutes: : : LE a : ; : \ * % % ' A court action is being taken against C. Alfred Maquire, Hon. Arthur Meighen, Hon. I. B, Lucas, and F. A. Gaby, to recover $4800 spent on "detective" work which was held to be illegal. The dismissal of P. D. Ross from the Hydro Commission has are now in progress at Belle: brought some lively protests from Mr. Ross, who says that he is not a millionaire, not eighty, and has not been drawing any - salary as Premier Hepburn claims, . Later despatches charge that \ Mr. Ross was violently partizan and had been paid large sums A campaign has been instituted to stop the growing practice of marrying to obtain financial assistance from authorities. It "has been suggested that no help be given until three months after the marriage. : A A preliminary investigation into the textile industry is under way for the Stevens Commission on Price Spreads and Mass Buy- ing, it 'was learned today. Auditors for the Commission are at work on replies sent in by the industry in answer to questionnaires gsm the Commission. The inquiry relates to the financial structure of the industry, the wages paid, the profits made and conditions of labor. oe fo 4. < was accomplishe and one in stubble. PLOWMEN OF SOUTH ONTARIO DISPLAY THEIR SKILL AT COLUMBUS. (Whitby Gazette) The boys on the farms are.taking a greater interest today than ever before in the exacting task of plowing a straight furrow. Ample proof of this fact was had at the annual match of the South Ontario Plowmen's As- sociation held on' Wednesday on the '| farms of Harold Hayes and A. Ross, one mile north of the village of Co- lumbus, when boys of the age of 16 and under displayed their wares be- fore an admiring crowd of several hundred agriculturists and their friends from all parts of Ontario County. Ronald K. Marquis, Sunderland, age only 13, carried off the first prize of $8.00 in cash in Class 9, stubble, for boys 16 and under, and, it is reported, drove a team reputed to be one of the oldest in the county. This boys' work was indeed a marvel, and time and again he was cheered as he neared Father and son win: ~ Prizes. John Medd and His Son Ray, both of Reach Township, win Special Prizes for Best Plowed Lands. It rarely happens that father and son are able to capture two fine Prizes at the Plowin by Mr. John Med Medd at the Columbus event, when each of them won the special prizes for the best plowed lands--one in sod | © R. Mowbray, Mr. Weir, of® Manitoba, resident of this district over 35 the Whitby Gazette, and Rev. Dr, Ed. Smith, minister of the United Church at Columbus. The prizes 'were pre- 'I sented by W, S. Croxall, Secretary- Treasurer of the Plowmen's Associa- tion, assisted by J, H. Ormiston, of Whitby, and Keith- Webber, a member of the Board of Directors. W. E. N. Sinclair W. E. N. Sinclair was given a rous- ing reception as he arose to speak. The popular member for this riding congratulated the officers of the As- sociation on the success of their match this and past years, and urged them to continue the good work because of its great value to the community. Mr. Sinclair was particularly pleased to see how the boys on the farms were coming along in the art of plowing and expressed the opinion that the : matches, Mr. Sinclair observed, not Directors in charge--J. S. McFar- only encouraged a very important lane and F. Crozier. - 'I part of farming, but from a social Class V, Stubble--1st, Ray Medd, standpoint were worth-while in that Port Perry; 2nd, Jas, Lee, Greenbank; they brought the people of the district 3rd, T. Webster, Woodville; 4th, S.!together annually in the spirit of good Ball, Uxbridge. : fellowship which was promoted there- Directors in charge--Chas. Reesor by. For this reason matches such as and Geo. Wilson. were held annually in South Ontario Class VI, Stubble--Jointer Plows-- and other counties were of more im- Ist, J. Spang, Claremont; 2nd, George portance than the Provincial Match Moore, Uxbridge; 3rd, H. Moore, Ux-! which was largely commercial and bridge. ' lacked the fine spirit of the local com- Directors in charge--E. W. Webber munity events. and H. Jones. Class VII, Stubble--1st, F. Ormis- ton, Oshawa R.R. 2; 2nd, H. Little, Agincourt; 3rd, C. Sonley, Port Perry; in 4th, J. Tanson, Greenbank. Directors in charge--H. Jones and W. Morrison. . Class VIII--Stubble--Boys, 18 and under, with jointer plows -- 1st, J. Match. and Mr. This Ray Directors in charge--J. S. McFar- lane and F. Crozier, Class IV, Sod--1Ist, L. C. Kennedy, Agincourt; 2nd, W. Booth, Whitevale;' Jdrd, Howard Hancock, Beaverton. R. R. Mowbray. R. R. Mowbray, an outstanding nian this community for many years, re- I'called the days when he not only at- tended matches, but did his share of "the plowing, Great changes had taken place on the farms during his time but he felt that today the farm i ; Tran, Claremont; 2nd, Ross W. Mar- the end of his task to be congratulated quis, Sunderland; 3rd, W. Channon, by the judges. As a matter of fact, Sunderland; 4th, C. Down, Oshawa; the work by all of the boys who tried 6th, A. Down, Oshawa. their skill with plow in hand was' - Directors in charge--H. Jones and very creditable, and must have great-! yy, Morrison. : ly encouraged the directors who a few) Class IX--Stubble--Boys, 16 and years ago decided by a unanimous under, with jointer plows--1st, Ronald offered more than ever before, He was glad to sce the encouragement given to boys in plowing. I James H. Ormiston, Whitby, said that the young men on the farms of "today might fail to grasp the import- ant place they filled in the community. To win a prize at a plowing match vote to set up classes for boys and en- courage them not only to plow a straight furrow but to stay on the farm, The number of entries in all classes at the match was up .to expectations work being carried on by the South Ontario Plowmen's Association is well worth while, and worthy of encourage- for Ontario riding, speaking at the banquet following the match in the evening, struck a cordant note when he stressed the value of plowing matches in the counties not only from an agricdltural standpoint, but be- cause of their social atmosphere as they brought men and women together from the farms in the spirit of good fellowship. k Plowing in the various events be- gan at an early hour in the forenoon, and it was late in the afternoon before the last sod was turned and the pro. gramme completed. teams, it was learned, through some misunderstanding, caused several who had intended to compete in the various events to take their plows home, other- wise the match would have finished at a later hour. The farms on which the match was held are among the best in the county, and while the soil was a little hard on account of.lack of rain this did not prove to be a very serious handicap to any of the plow- men. For those using tractors it was no handicap, but the horses and those who guided the plows found the. going a little hard, ' Competitors come from all parts of the county, and from adjoining coun- ties as well as most of the events are open, The weather was ideal, warm and dry, and there was a good or- ganization to see that the various events were carried out in quick order. The Prize-Winners Winners of the various prize events were as follows, with classes in which no entries were received omitted: Class 1, Sod--Open to all, High Cut --1st G. Tran, Whitevale; 2nd, E. L Timbers, Milliken, oe Directors in charge--E, W. Nesbitt and John Stone, ~ Class II, Sod--High Cut--1st, G. Cowle, Markham; 2nd, G. Anderson, . Maple, Ont.; 3rd, G. Timbers, Milliken. ' Directors in charge--E., W. Nesbitt 'and John Stone. Class III, Sod (Open to all)--1st, A. Mark, Cameron; Perry; 8rd, Wm, Ormerod, Port Perry; | 4th, W. Hotton, Ida, Ont. A scarcity of | and demonstrated once again that the ment." W. E. N. Sinclair, K.C., M.P.P. ' | | United Church had prepared for them '1 standpoint of quality and quantity left | 2nd, John Medd, Port' made by W. M. Croskery. of Ux- { match gathered several hundred .peo- K. Marquis, Sunderland; 2nd, W. Allan, Ida, Ont.; 3rd, H, Thaxter, Ux- bridge; 4th, J. Hotton, Ida; 5th, G. Boothe, Whitevale. Directors in charge--N. Down and R. K. Webber. Class X--Stubble--1st, V. Beaton, Blackwater; 2nd, C. Worsley Lindsay. Directors in charge--TI,, Kemp and Pardon. to eo: Cribs mn in ing to mankind that came in renewing ond. '| ei "iy pid 5 i Hg 7 friendships of bygone years as he was Meek U bride 3, tearihan;. ord, H. doing now, also the value of social om 2 hr ge. i gatherings such as plowing matches Irectors in charge--0. H. Downey had proved to be in recent years. and W. Milne. . Chairman Forsyth announced that Special Prize Awards the match next year would be held in Bes qui t--1s¢ ' pr PE . est team and equipmen Ist, A the "Township of Pickering, and as- Down, Oshawa. . Best going team--Frank Ormiston i sured all present that no stones would ? be left unturned to make it a success- Oshawa. . ful event. The South Ontario Plow- Best Plased land in sod by South men's Association, he said, was carry- Ontario Plowman--John Medd, Port ing on a great work in this county, Perry. and was worthy of the support of Best Plowed land in stubble by a ONY ToT Ner oo South Ontario Plowman--Ray Medd, : . Port Perry. Rev. Dr. Smith, of Columbus, con. Of Third Generation i gratulated the Association on the suc- The youngest prize-winner, Ronald cess of the match and offered a word K. Marquis, is the son of a Brock of encouragement, while Mr. Croskery Township farmer and one of a third. spoke of some problems of the farm- generation of plowmen who have dis- | ers. was no sinecure, but was representa- tive of skill and an incentive to greal- er things in other walks of life. Greeting from Manitoba Mr. Weir, of Selkirk, Manitoba, a former well-known of this district, was greatly enthused when he saw the large turnout at the match, "he said. Ie stressed the great bless. resident E. ti ishec 'mselves ing' + : nguished themselves at plowing Officers and Directors of the Asso matches. FE ok. A N ciation are: Perhaps the oldest former plow- | Hon. President -- W. M. Agricultural Representative. President--IFrank Wilcoxson, 1st Vice-President--G. M. Forsyth. 2nd Vice-President-- Geo. A. Me- Millan. Secretary-Treasurer--W,. S. Croxall Assistant Sceretary--I, J, Ding. man on the grounds was R. R. Mow- Gragkery, bray, of Brooklin, who first attended a match 73 years ago, and who has! done his share behind the plough in al long "and successful agricultural career. Mr. Mowbray believes that it is a very wise policy to encourage the boys of today who will be the farmers of tomorrow, and it greatly pleased him, he told the scribe, to see so many youthful competitors, | Ladies Served Banquet | Crozier, James lee, C. Around the festive board in the Moore, Jas. McFarlane, W,. Township Hall, at Columbus after the L. Smith, John Medd, W. Hill. Directors Reach Township -- C. Blakely, F. Ward, John ple, who found that the ladies of the Kemp, W. Jackson, W, Morrison, R. K. Webber, Ed. Pardon, East Whithy--F. W. Nesbitt, I. W. Webber, H. Hayes, Morley Beath, J. A. Jacklin, N. Down, I. Ormiston, Geo. Wilson, John Stone, H. Pascoe. Pickering Township--Chas. Paxton, G. Tran, W. G. Ormerod, W. Milne, D. Tran, Fred Major, Ralph Mowbray, H. Malcolm, The familiar face of the late Innes Grant, of Brooklin, was missing, much to the vegret of many. My, Grant for years was an enthusiastic worker for the Association. a wonderful meal, The menu from the nothing to be desired, and the men folks in particular, just in from the fields displayed wonderful appetites. Many favorable comments were heard, | Following the banquet Malcolm For- syth, of Claremont, ex-Warden of the County, acted in a very acceptable and capable manner as chairman, Ad- dresses, short and to the point, were bridge; W. E. N. Sinclair, K.C., M.P.P, who was the chief guest of honour; R. SCUCOG Charlie Reader's Barn Destroyed by Fire. Everybody was sorry to hear of the severe loss to Mr, Charlie Reader when his barn was burned during "threshing" last Thursday afternocu. It is difficult to tell what really stari- ed the fire; but some think that some friction occurred in the blower, The crop of hay and grain were totally destroyed with the barn, to- gether with some calves and pigs. We are pleased to know that Mr. Reader carried some insurance, and that he is planning to rebuild. His neighbours have kindly offered him stable room and straw for his stock. Mr. Gordon Collins is suffering from some severe burns; and his separator was badly damaged by the fire. Un- fortunately he had no insurance. -------- Next Sunday, October 28th, there will be Thank Offering services in the Centre Church. Rev. HH. Partridge, B.A., of Greenbank, will preach. The union choir will have charge of the musical part of the services. Every- one invited to these services. Rev. Mr. Elford will take Rev. Mr. Partridge's work at Greenbank next Sunday. Congratulations to Mr. and Murs. W. J. Beacock on the birth of a littic daughter, on October 20th. The play "Ginger Girl" was put on in the Head Church last Tuesday by the young people of Enniskillen. The Church was packed to the doors. The players were highly praised by all. The lesson was "do not be a gossip." It was the cighteenth time this play has been given by these artists. -- Mr, and Mrs. Allan Sweetman and baby Ann, Miss Myrtle Sweetman 'ana Mr. D. Miller, of Toronto, were guests of the former's brother Mr. J. L. Sweetman, on Sunday. Miss Olive Schell * and friend, of Lindsay, were home with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Schell, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. S. Rodman visited her parents Mr. and Mrs, E. C. Ashton, at Ilnniskillen, on Sunday. - The Head children were treated to ice cream, gum drops and peanuts on Monday afternoon for singing so nice- ly under the training of Mrs. S. Rod- man, Mrs. T. Redman and Miss W. Niddery, we did the singing. Mr. and Mrs. O. Jeffrey, Clem ana Lois, visited with Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Schell, on Sunday. = The Junior Girls' Institute met at the home of Misses Inez and Lillian Fralick, on Saturday. While there was not as many present as usual, all present had a good time. Miss Jean Hood had charge of the motto; Miss Niddery read some poetry, Miss Inez Fralick gave a very interesting talk on her holiday trip to the West this summer. A school lunch was demon- strated by Miss Helen Carter. Miss Lillian Fralick gave a number of piano selections after which all enjoyed games and lunch. The Institute girls are planning to present a play in the near future. Miss Blanche Schell is visiting with relatives in Lindsay. Mss Lois Jeffrey visited with Miss Blanche Schell for a few days last week, Mr. H. Demara visited in Toronto for a couple of days this week. In the item last which mentioned Mr. Glen Hood, it should have been Mr. Geo. Hood. Scugog friends congratulate Mr. J. Crosier, of Port Perry, on reaching his 80th birthday, and wish him many more years of health and happiness. Mr. and Mrs. L. Chamberlain, Mr, and Mrs. Shepherd, of Toronto, and Whitby Township--Harold Jonas, | Chas. Reesor, Oscar IH. Downey, I. Mr. and Mys, MeNultry, of Port Dal- Walker, | housie, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. Jackson, on Sunday. Mr. Geo. Schell is helping Mr. C. Graham repair the building on the Williams farm. - semis A iin sy -- COUNTY LIVE STOCK JUDGING COMPETITION Ontario County farm boys look for- ward each year to the Annual Judging Competition. Lapt year sixty-eight boys took part in the Competition which was held in the Beaverton and 'Cannington districts, The date was November 9th and it snowed most of the day. This year the Competition is being held earlier, namely, October 26th and They enjoyed the treat, as). is being held in the south end of the County, The competition is open to every farm boy or young man in Ontario County up to 26 years of age, rings of stock, two classes of Beef Cattle, two of Dairy Cattle, two of Swine, two of Sheep and two of Horses. The day is an outing as well as a real education and Agricultural Rep- resentative W. M. Croskery extends an invitation to new boys this year to come out and take part in the days programme, In fact, the prize list is arranged this year in such a way that all new comers (boys who have never taken part in a Competition before) will be awarded prizes in a separate class. The boys are required to register at the Township Hall, Brooklin, at 8.30 Thursday morning, October 26th, Contestants should bring their lunches as the competition will not conclude before 5 pm. RE ag LINDSAY PRESBYTERIAL A very interesting meeting of the executive of Lindsay Presbyterial of the Presbyterian Church in Canada was held at Gamebridge on Tuesday, October "16th, Miss M. Gould, Presi- dent presided at the morning and afternoon sessions. Mrs. Leask of Uxbridge, conducted the devotional period at the morning session, Miss Gilchrist of Game- bridge vead the Bible lesson and Mrs. Westcott offered prayer at the after- noon meeting, ' Reports of the different organiza- tions were given, and many items ot interest discussed. A letter was read from our new Provincial President Mrs. Hiltz by Miss Wren, Miss Gould gave a very fine report of the Provincial meeting, emphasiz- ing "Our Greatest Gift is the Privilege. of Prayer." Mrs. Ross, of Beaverton, and Mrs. Wilkinson, of Port Perry, moved a hearty vote of thanks be tendered to Miss Gould for the splen- did report, and to the Gamebridge ladies for their sumptuous dinner and tea. RAGLAN Mr. and Mrs. Frank Black, Mr. and Mrs. Do Black, all of Oshawa, spent one day last week with Mrs. O. Bright. Mr. Thos, Rodd, of Udora, spent the week end at the home of Mr, and Mus. John Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Bray, Miss Susie Bray, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Martin, of Prospect. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Avery, of Little Britain, were guests of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Avery, one day last week. Miss Erma Johns of Buffalo, spent one day last week with her parents, Mr. and Murs. J. Johns. Miss Gertrude Kemp, My, J. Grose, and Mr. Arthur Ormiston, all of To- ronto, spent the week end her, Mr. and Mrs, Wn, Avery spent Sun- day with friends in Enfield. Mrs. Stacey of Prospect, visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bab- cock, on Sunday. Mrs. Brown has returned home after spending some time with her daughter Mrs, 0. Bright. A very enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Earl Tummonds last Thursday night. No church service here next Sunday, October 28th, owing to the Manchester anniversary. Miss Inez Wilson spent an after- noon and evening, last week, with Miss Ruby Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Simmons and son Erie of Toronto, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Bright, Glad to hear that Mrs. Jack Johns is improving nicely with Mrs. Glen Stacey of Brooklin, attending her. Mrs. Jack Wilson, Miss Laurene Miller and Mr. Norman Wilson visited with Mr, and Mys, I. Dearborne, of Prespect, on Sunday, Mr. Todd, of Oshawa, spent Sunday at his cottage here. On account of the wet weather on Sunday, Sunday School was not as well attended-as usual. Miss Jean Ormiston sang a pleasing solo which was much enjoyed by all. A number from here attended the anniversary service at Prospect on Sunday. a a \ School Trustees' Convention ~ at Uxbridge, Friday, Noy, The boys are required to judge ten - 2, afternoon and evening, ai Ed