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i ! aay 3a * i 2 a4 | py ; g = 3 " TI te } ¥ {4 < General News SAMUEL FARMER, - Editor and Publisher pi, LN ; Annette Dionne has a tooth. TS * % La et . Sir Malcolm Campbell has attained a speed of nearly 277 'miles 'an hour with his "Bluebird." . } x % % Saskatchewan is considering the introduction of State medi- cine and state hospitals. Farmers are being asked to pledge the payment of one cent per bushel to the necessary fund. he : ow : = Judge Proulx, of Sudbury, deplores the increase in perjury in liquor cases. i 2 * % *% ; Elizabeth McCourt Tabor, wife of the late Senator Tabor, was found frozen to death in her shack near the "Matchless" mine. She was dressed in the faded finery of the days of her prosperity. The United States is cooling off a bit in connection with the proposed trade agreement with Canada, if was intimated un- - officially. American interests likely to be affected adversely are opposing the movement. Yl, - Prompt action in wrapping a rug around herself saved the life of Mrs. E, Thomas of 36 Crestview Road when flames from ignited gasoline enveloped her. "Although her hands were badly burned, the flames were extinguished. Mrs. Thomas is the wife of Rev. Ernest Thomas, Field Secretary of the Social Service Board of the United Church. Mrs. Thomas was cleaning wood- - work with gasoline, when the friction of the cloth against the wood caused the ignition. ? : : Y . x x Hon. Peter Heenan, Minister of Lands and Forests and North- ern Development, has been ordered away on a sea voyage by his physician. a Armand Renaud LaVergne, member for Montgomery and Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, passed away shortly before noon on March 6th, some three hours before his Parlia- "mentary colleagues reassembled. A few moments later the flag - plying on Parliament Hill was lowered to half-mast. : . "Windsor tax rate is 45 mills; Toronto 3414 mills, and Oshawa 46 mills. ~~ ; es fr I$ While more than 15,000 people, representing many church communions, crowded to capacity Maple Leaf Gardens on Tues- day, March 5th, attending a great service of witness, 4000 disap- pointed men and women were turned away from the doors. A choir of 2000 voices was led by Dr. Fricker. Rev. Dr. Roberts, 'Moderator of the United Church of Canada, was the speaker. "Cabinet until after the next Dominion election. } The Sofia correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph said: 'The Greek revolution has taken a grave turn, with thousands re- ported kileld and wounded. Saloniki was bombed from the air and bombarded from the sea, and the population is panic-stricken. Later advices declare the revolution at an end, with the Govern- ment victorious. LEARN "= Hon. H. H. Stevens has decided to stay out of the Conservative *x x x vi . A complete study of the present system of municipal govern- ment, together with the system of taxation, with a view to exe- cuting "an over-hauling which is long 6verdue", is the intention of the Government at Queen's Park, Premier Mitchell F. Hepburn announced. * . . ® kx ¥ . A bill to amalgamate Windsor and Walkerville will be intro- duced into the Ontario Legislature, : : With the opening of the Bank of Canada on Monday, the chartered banks of Canada will commence the issue of a new size "of bank notes, similar in dimension to the bills to be used by the Bank of Canada, and narrower and fractionally shorter than the old-style Dominion and bank bills now in use." Large size bills will gradually be withdrawn from circulation. The Central Bank of Canada opened its doors on Monday last. * & ; Premier Mitchell F. Hepburn has no intention of riding a bicycle to Queen's Park--never intimated he would, despite what his opponents in the House say--and doubts very much if he could stay right-side up if he did attempt to ride one. Arthur G. Slaght, K.C., gets $200 a day for Ontario legal ex- penses. is was the rate set by the former Conservative Gov- ernment in a "combines". prosecution. One. thousand single men claim that Wellington House, a Toronto hostel, is unfit for human habitation. . Oliver Wendell Holmes, former Justice of the United States Supreme Court, died on March 6th, He was 94 years of age. The Federal Department of Statistics estimates that in five or six years, Canada will receive an annual revenue of $500,000,000 from the tourist trade. Se : There are 1071 beverage rooms in hotels in Ontario, and 179 Clubs. : * &% *% * - At an emergency meeting of Toronto Board of Education it moved for a cut of 214% in teachers' salaries up to $5000, and 33/4, % on salaries from $5100 to $7500. 2 Premier R. B. Bennett ig ill suffering from heart trouble. His absence from the Parliament at Ottawa .is causing considerable usion. = conf! 2 oh Rumof has it that Ramsay McDonald 'may retire from the Premiership of, Great Britain, owing to ill health. Stanley Bald- win is a possible' successor. Ji we) } Labor conditions, in connection with the cotton industry of Georgia are very unsettled. PL A protest to Premier Hepburn against the threatened re- pudiation, by the Province, of the power agreements with the Beauharnois Power Corporation, was sent by a. meeting of Toronto holders of second mortgage debentures of Beauharnois. x r-- a hs das, Bd Sh buansds ad >> wig Sing Sad bev RA RT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 14th, 1935 { $1.50 per year in advance Watch your label; it tells when your 5 cents single copy subscription expires. { A "purposeful dog" in "lawful pursuit of his business", can. not be charged with wandering at large. So a charge against John Riddock of permitting his dog to bark before a butcher shop 'was dismissed. The dog had gone to the shop for a bone, a daily habit, but the store was closed. 4 ¥ % % } J. H. Craig, Toronto Architect, is advocating a $400,000,000 national housing plan at Ottawa. : i 3 * ¥. % The Unemployment Insurance Bill has been sent on to the Canadian Senate, : 4 Auditor's Report Mr. H. G. Hutcheson, the Town Auditor for several years, presented his réport for 1934 at the last meeting of the Council and it is now in the hands of the printer. = It will be shortly oft the press and all ratepayers should make it their business to secure a copy as it is one of the best means of learning the position of town affairs, and, if you are a taxpayer, it is your business that is on review, and your money that has been spent, and if you are not interested in where.it goes, how can you expect the council to worry about how they spent it? During this trying period we have been fortunate in having had men at the helm who have been both-careful and conscientious in the discharge of their duties and we owe it them to at least read the record of their work, in fact it would be better to look over the report and find fault than to not notice it at all. The following are the high lights in the Auditor's Report. Final Payment made on Pavement Debenture. This will re- lieve the Local Improvement Tax which ratepayers whose property adjoins the pavement have been paying for 10 years. Final payment made on debentures issued for Gasoline Fire Pump and Electric Pump. - The regular payment made on School, Hydro and Consolidated debentures. Waterworks improved its cash position by about $1000. Hydro reduced its fixed debt but slightly impaired its liquid assets owing to the rebate given-to consumers being too generous. - Hydro surplus which is in Dominion of Canada bonds, $5000, and bonds guaranteed by the Province of Ontario, $5000, has im- proved owing to the increase in the market value of these bonds, all of which are now at a premium. While the Corporation has nominally increased its liquid sur- plus this so-called 'liquid surplus" is in 'frozen assets' represented by taxes in arrears which are very serious and will require vigor- ous treatment to-avoid loss. Port Perry has no bank debt and no money was borrowed from -the Bank during 1934, therefore no interest was paid on borrowed money. Not only was no interest paid but actually a noticeable sum in-interest was received from funds on deposit in the bank. This is really a notable achievement, particularly in a year that has seen wealthy muhicipalities default. = The growing demand for relief, medical attendance and hos- pital service is a cloud in the sky. The Town Treasurer has an excellent system of books and records that few towns, if any, can equal and none surpass. The 1.O.D.E. and the New Library - The regular monthly meeting of The Scugog Chapter, Im- perial Order Daughters of the Empire, was held on Monday, March 4th. : One of the main items of interest discussed was the new War Memorial Public Library, in which the Chapter has been in- terested since its inception. Mrs. Harris reported that the Library proper was practically completed and would be formally opened in the spring. The base- ment is planned to contain-a community room, furnace room, two lavatories and a kitchen or utility room; but unfortunately the money is not available to finish these at present. }, The new Library is a community building. It should be the centre of every phase of culture and the people should feel that it 'is their own building. The Scugog Chapter have long looked forward to holding their meetings in its community room and have worked and given generously that the town might have a fitting War Memorial and a centre for community interests. The total cost, $760; also the cost of finishing each separate 'part of the basement, was presented and the ladies felt that they could not now let down a project which had been so gloriously be- gun. Plans were made or set in motion to, at least, complete the community room which will cost $350. 3 They voted $100 which they have on hanil and are holding a Bridge and Euchre in the Library proper on March 20th. A charge of 650c. will be made for this evening's entertainment. Everyone will be welcome if they will please'notify Mrs. P. G. Mor- rison. The charge may seem excessive but the ladies feel that this may be your opportunity to have a small part in the Library. The Chapter are enthusiastic and will be very busy during the coming months to raise the necessary funds. Every assistance the townspeople can -render in any way, will be very much ap- preciated. Ri - ~ EACH NEW DAY "In spite of all our difficulties--Spring is eoming. The robins are here. The crows wake us in the morning, The days are growing longer, The warmth of the sun is stronger. The ice is disappearing. Each new day give an opportunity to prepare for the Spring that is coming. E District News A testimonial dinner was tendered! to the following stock" breeders at Brooklin, on March 8th--W .A. Dry. den, W. F, Batty, Mark Duff, Lance Beath, and Frank B. Glaspell. The dinner was given by the directors ot the South Ontario Agricultural Fair. Mr. W. E. N. Sinclair, K.C., M.LLA., presiding. * x } Whitby's debenture debt is $199,000, after paying: off $38,000 in 1934. Farmers owning property within the town limits of Whitby have been offered a tax exemption of nine mills for a period of five years, by the Town Council, * » * 2 ey John E. Wilson, a former employee of Fittings Limited, died at Oshawa, in his 90th year. : * * * Dr. T. E. Kaiser; of Oshawa, s en- deavouring to have the system of ex- ecution changed from hanging to electrocution. : - ey ---- CONGRATULATIONS . Mr. and Mrs. William Medd, Sbnya, will celebrate their 53rd Wedding Anniversary, on Friday, March 15th. Mr. and Mrs. Medd are in fair health, and their many friends offer con- gratulations to them at this time. They have been excellent citizens ot this community, and honour is due to them for their long service in church and private life, Farmers' Confer at Manchester This meeting, which was well "art- tended, was a real source of informa- tion for the farmer, One of the main points stressed was the lack of co-operation among farm- ers to strengthen their buying and selling power. ' Mr. Hannan, Sec.-Treas., of United Farmers of Ontario, showed with a chart the farmers' indebtedness. From 1928: to 1933 there was no noticetble 'decrease in farm expenses while there was a vast increase in profits, Mr. F. W. Hall, Oflicial Receiver for Ontario County, explained the "Farm- ers' Creditors Arrangement Act." [Farming is the only industry that can't be destroyed. Farmers should treat their farm as a busines proposi- tion. : This Act has been fully tried in the Western Provinces and Ontario is just falling in line. The intention of the Legislature is, that farmers be re- tained on the land as eflicient pro- ducers, and with that thought, boards have been created as a means whereby compromises or re-arrangement may be effected of the debts of the farm- ers who are unable to meet their liabilities as they become due. , A copy of this Act can be secured | from My. Hall, Y.M.C.A. Building, Simcoe St. South, Oshawa. Mr. W. A. Amos, President of the United Farmers of Ontario, then spoke of Co-operation. He explained how binder twine purchased by U.F.0. was instrumental in bringing the price down, also salt, fertilizer and other commodities. The co-operation of a few farmers has helped bring buying prices down. What would it mean to the farmer if every community had a co-operative organization of farmers for buying and selling. Mr. W. M. Croskery, Agricultural Representative for Ontario County, spoke to the meeting asking the farmers to get in line for the Warble IFly campaign. A meeting was held in Manchester on March 12th. After the meeting a large number of farmers expressed their willingness to organize a club at Manchester in the near future. Talk this over with your neighbour and come to the meet- ing, when it is called, prepared to act. Boards Set Details of Procedure The conference of Boards of Re- view for the three western provinces under the Farmers' Creditors Ar- rangement Act, that has been in the session in Regina for two days con- cluded Friday. At the meeting were: Mr. Justice iwing, Stanley McCuaig, K.C., and H. B. McLeod, of Alberta; Mr. Justice Montague, A. E. Johnston, K.C., and W. C. Wroth, of Manitoba; Mr. Jus- tice- Maclean, G. W. Forbes, K.C., and Charles Harlton, of Saskatchewan. When the conference of Boards con- cluded, the following statement was issued: } The boards appreciate fully that the intention of the legislation is that the Aarmers be retained on the land as | thought, boards have been created as cready come to the attention of the signed as it is for their mutual benefit. cflicient producers, and with that a means whereby compromises or re- arrangements may be effected of the aebts of the farmers who are unable to meet their liabilities as they beconte due, 2 the boards recognize as a farmer cntitled to consideration under the act, that farmer who reasonably is endeavouring to farm his. land in a proper manner and dealing fairly with his creditors. They regard their powers unaer the Act as being very broad and in dealing with cases that come betore them, while considering priorities will recognize as paramount the necessity in the proper cases of making that re-arangement or that re-adjustment tar to the debtor and his creditors which will result in re- taining the farmer on the land under circumstances which it is hoped will mean that he can continue as an ef- ficient producer. The boards will give consideration to a classitication of various Kinds of dee nd will be disposed to give pecial consideration to these debts in the same classification incurred for the necessaries of life or for the eflicient production ol the land. Where debts represent unpaid balances in respect to the purchase price of chattels or land considered by a board un-neces- sary to the efiicient operation of the farm unit, the creditor will be expecet- ed to give favorable consideration to taking the security back and cancel- ling the obligation. Creditors" in some instances are stressing the policy of settlements on the basis of bonus for performance. In many instances this will be accept- able and fair to the debtor and credit- ors, but it is considered advisable thay the farmer should be removed not only from his position of being in default, but also that he shall not by any pro. posal formulated by the board be left where there is likely to be an carly re: turn to that default: position. ~~ The boards propose to exhaust all efforts at concillation before formulating mandatory proposals, but debtors and creditors generally should understand that if the parties do not get together, then the boards, if in fairness to all concerned they ean formulate a pro- posal, will do so. : "7 § In many of the cases that have al- boards it has been noticeable that creditors have voluntarily consented to a reduction in the interest rate. Re- cognizing 'the undoubted burden of fixed interest charges, the boards hope that the trend thus indicated will be maintained. The boards feel that every reason- able effort that can be made to con- tinue the individual farmer in the position of being a owner" should be made. The board would also draw the at- tention of all debtors and creditors generally to the fact that the courts have already recognized a distinet dit- ference between the terms "bank- ruptey" and "insolveney". An unfor- tunate result of the serious economic depression and adverse climatic con- "home ditions has undoubtedly been to in- clude a great number o ffarmers with: in the second term who do not come within the first, . The boards will expect debtors and generally to co-operate in the working out of this legislation de- creditors The desirous of having settlements mutually satisfactory to debtors and creditors and believe that if all parties enter into the discussion of these dif- ficulties with the traditional to get together and be of characteristic of the people. of this country then settlements will be ar- rived at and a real contribution made, The members of the hoard are par- ticularly desirous of dealing with all' before them in the fullest, and fairest manner and ave especially concerned that in dealing with the facts and circumstances of all cages they shall do so not as ad- vocates for a particular interest but as citizens concerned with making a real effort to assist their fellow citi- zens, both debtors and creditors, in their difficulties. boards - are arranged which are desire help so cases that come a a MANCHESTER : obs | The Women's Association are hold/ Myrtle Station Seryice in the United Church at 7 p.m, and Sunday School at 1.45 p.m, Everybody welcome. Rev. W. E. Honey preached a good sermon last Sunday. The lesson was read from John 1:19-34 and his text was taken from Matthew 3:13-17--"Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptised of him. And lo a voice from heaven, saving, This is my beloved Son, in whom [ am well pleased." There was a nice attendance at the Teachers' Training Class at the Par- sonage last Wednesday, We would be pleased to see more attend, The meetings are most interesting and in- structive under the leadership of our Pastor. The play "Here Comes Charley" which was given here last week by the Ashburn Young People, was well attended and greatly enjoyed by an appreciative audience. We con: gratulate them on their well chosen talent, popular 1 Next week promises to be a week of many activities Tuesday eyening The Faithful Workers' Class are meet- ing at the home of Mrs. Hugo Bradley to make arrangements for a bazaar to be held in the near future. Wednes- day evening the 20th, the Women's in the church basement, which will be followed by a good program. and enjoy yourselves. Come Because of a play which is, being given in Raglan on Friday of this week, our erockinole tournament has . dint been postponed until next week on Friday, March 22nd, and is to be held at the parsonage under the auspices of the W. NM, S. Mr. Harry Briges was a week end guest of friends in Toronto. Mr. Russell EE. Hill, of Cleveland, Ohio, is the guest of his aunt Mis. O. If. Lane. Mrs. FL Masters was a visitor to Pontypool over the week end. - Mr. Will Lammiman, of Oshawa, al- so Mr. and Mrs, D. Broom, of Kinsale, and Mr. and Mrs. Birkett, of Port Perry, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mis, 0.11 Land, Messrs. Harry Briggs and = Ray Downey, were assisting with the pro- gramme at Audley on Monday night. Messrs, Melvin and Floyd Honey spent the week end with relatives in Guelph. - Mrs, John Varcoe, of Toronto, was a week end visitor of her sister Miss M. Martin, Mr. and Mis. John Birkett, of Port Perry entertained about 68 of their friends on Monday night including from Myrtle were Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Coeper and Reva, Mr. and Mes. OH, Downey and sons Allan and Frank, Mis. Les MeGee, My. and Mrs. Roy Perey, Mr. and Mrs. O, H. Lane, and Messrs, Ross Broom, Russell [Till and Will Timms--also friends Kin- sale, Mount Zion and Port Perry. from The C.PUR. are putting on another week end excursion to Toronto and return for The. this week. Our hockey boys ave doing wonders these davs. Last Thursday was saia to be the best game of the season when they tied Prince Albert, which made it necessary to play again on Monday and vesults were a score of 3 to lin favour of Myrtle. This brings them in line for the game to-night with the Port Perry team. Here's hoping Myrtle will have success. ED ---- Young Men's Bible Class q The Blackbivds of 35 are coming on March 26, 27 and 2K. On the evening of March 26th a special per formance will be given for children, The Company from the Kingdom of Fhony and presents comes direct glamorous, Its stupend breath. a chorus of ravishing, glorified black beauties | ous, colossal I'm out of talent that as the motion picture producers would say: "They are baby stars, destined to make the theatre groing public, minstrel show conscious". Herve fs--something, that is nob too heavy to give you indigestion and not ing a special social evening on Friday, March "22nd. ~~ The meeting is to be held at the home of My. W. F. Walker, Hot meat pie supper will be served, Good program. Admission 25c. and 1Hc. too light to make you dizzy, a produc- tion that has everything in popular music and fun, ) The Young Men's Class of Port Perry will present the Minstrel Show, I Till we meet again, Association are having a hot supper re A EP ee Truly though the! Class has uncovered © EA re y nn