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| Watch your label; it tells when your $1.50 per year in advance. : "EDITORIAL "Such is the patriot's ot or er we roam. His first, Pest, srs ever is at Toner PUBLIC SERVICE Democracy must be self-serving: To the ex- tent that the people do not look after their own requirements they have put themselves under ob- ligation to those who provide the service. Public service may be roughly considered under © three main divisions; social, business, political. The social phase of public service must bey based upon mutual under-standing. Every com- munity is blessed with many individuals of fine character and ability. Occasionally they meet and are pleased and surprised to find kindred spirits. Service clubs, fraternal societies, churches and kindred organizations bring thesé people together and form a channel for united public service. The broader the scope of the social organization the better. If it can include representative pér- sons from all sections of the community, a fine step for progress has been made. 'The more we get together, the better we shall be! 'Success in social service depends upon a proper appreciation of the good qualities of ll public spirited citizens. Modern movements are rendering this type of service much more necessary to community wel- fare. - Anything' that' will fotser mutual under- - standing and goodwill should be encouraged. Business service from a community standpoint requires specialized consideration--a certain ex- pertness in meeting changing business conditions. In the next few years Port Perry will have great need for a strong business organization to plan wisely for business success and for meeting new problems as they arise in every day affairs. Great opportunities for community development are being presented to us, and our Business Men's Association could' meet frequently. with great profit to discuss such matters as the highway, the 'water front, the railway, relief, unemployment in- * stirance, and many other matters. 'This organ- "jzation has been doing excellent work; 'and it, is = becoming very. evident that in future. it will be a very vital force for the benefit of our village, In political affairs there is an increasing ten- dency for the people to consider individual public questions upon their merits, apart from their' effect upon the fortunes of any particular party. Public discussion of community, provincial, and national problems would be of great: benefit if such discussions could be fair 'minded, and wide- spread. It should be an honour to serve the community ' in any of these capacities; and those who do serve - should be treated with respect. The day is: long overdue when we should confine discussion to the public subjects, and forego the temptation to abuse of persons or parties. The question is not "What is wrong with the party in power?" but 1 Mr. and Mrs. Warren T. Fegan, of Williams ; and trust each other better. . Englishman. "What can be done to make things better?" This is no time to be fighting among ourselves on partizan lines. 'Let us use our energies con- structively, Above all it is essential that we should know, We are too much isolated socially as individuals. There is enough talent and fine character in Port Perry to trans- form social conditions for. the better if we can get together and work unit * * CAN NATIONS MIND THEIR OWN ' BUSINESS? Neville Chamberlain has recently said some- thing that should be readily understood by every It was to the effect that each country has the right to govern its people as is deemed best; and that, as long as they do not interfere with other countries our policy should be 'hands off." To the Englishman who considers his home to be his castle this attitude should be readily under- stood. And because newspapers, radios, and pub- lic speakers have presented extreme features of administration in such countries as Russia, Ger- a ATT " many, Italy, and Japan, ft is certain that we . have not been minding our own business national- ly. Indeed, we have sometimes said and done things that aggravated the situation without doing any good. Canadians have plenty to 'think about, for Com- munism and Facism are not unknown here. Abuse of other countries and systems of government will not prevent the growth of ideas about these dictatorial systems, The only way to retain our freedom in democracy. is to make the system work smoothly and happily for all the people. That will be a task that should keep all our citizens very 'busy: so busy that there will be no - * 'time' to"interfere With' other eountries if they do "not interfere with us; Of course all these ideas apply to other coun- * tries quite as much as Britain and her Dominions. Bw we can ad a good example. BE EE I EE "FOOD FOR THOUGHT The following' brief "paragraph from Ward Price's new book 'I Know Those Dictators" gives, considerable for for thought: "It is fortunate for Britain that the To powerful, land-hungry nations of Germany and Japan should have a common potential antag- onist in Russia. That gigantic country has enough flesh to satisfy their appetites, and per- haps enough bone to blunt their teeth." $ Point, Enjoy Visit to Europe. ~~ (Notes of an Interview by Mise M. Frost) Mr. Yd Mrs. Warren T. Fegan of Toronto and Williams' Point, left home on Sunday afternoon for New. York, remaining there until Wednesday when they sailed on the lovely Queen Mary ship for Europe. Only yoh who have gone abroad can appreciate the thrill of an ocean liner pulling out} . from shore. Boats of every description saluting the Queen Mary, thousands on shore waving adieu of joy or sorrow, and the pretty sight of New York harbofir retreating in the distance. _ Thursday morning the steamer newspaper Ocean: Times, was left in the lovely and comfortable stateroom, which Mr. and.Mrs. Fegan enjoyed. During the five day voyage they en- joyed two cinena shows and an ex- hibition of physical exercises by light weight and Snow, both Englishmen; admired the dancing in the pretty set- tingof the lounge room; attended the inspiring Anglican service held in the . lounge room on Sunday morning; and 'mode pleasat acquaintances. The flowers, letters, telegrams and radio- grams sent to the steamer for them from friends at home were greatly appreciated. The time was advanced an hour a day. _ Monday was landing day, all hustle and bustle, with trunks, valises lining the boat corridors, ready for disem- barking. . The landing tickets had been given out on Saturday. . Great excitment prevails at landing time, as at embarking. bh) The Queen Mary landed at Cher- bourg, France, at 8 am. and at South- ampton, England, at 2 p.m. Passing the luggage through the Customs, Mr. © nd Mra, Fegan proceeded to the train, a first class compartment in the little English train, for Waterloo station, London, where they were met by its 7" Ameriean Express agent who accom- panied them to Parklane until Can- adian money had been exchanged for English money on the steamer. In London, Mr, and Mrs. Fegan en- joyed shopping expeditions, dinners in Lyons Corner House, saw "Lilac Time" at the Coliseum, where stage settings are so luxurioys, and 'spent a full and happy week in the hea metropolis of the world. From London they proceeded' to the Quay (called 'key): The: boat was ready, and after passports' and tickets were taken they found their stateroom to be beyond expectation, in fact the entire boat was remarkably comfort- 'able in every way. The. sea was glorious, the sky - cloudless, with a warm sun, all making for a very de- lightful voyage from England to Nor- way, ° { : The entrance to Bergin, Norway, at sight of land, presented what looked to be a very bleak, rocky coast, but on nearing approach, took on a better aspect and little villages nestling in and up the many slopes, began to present themselves. When the city of Bergin was near they beheld a splen- did sight, reminding them of Switzer- land. The American Express agent also met them, escorting them through Customs and in the finest auto which they had ever driven, (even barring their own Packard) were taken to the Hotel Norge, Like the shore line, at first did not look very pleasing, but to their utter astonishment, their. suite of rooms was unusually splendid, everything shining and most complete in eveiy detail of comfort --sitting room, bedroom, balcony, etc.. Dial telephone is used. Room over-looked beautiful gardens of flowers, and Mr. and Mrs, Fegan noted how well dress- ed and contented looking the people seemed, ! They visited in Bergin, the corona- tion palace, which took thirty years to build, and in the early ages was oc- cupied by the King. Some places had been repaired, but mainly the palace remained as when first built, The next visit was to the German section where they had built' their wooden homes and had taken posses- (sion of considerable of the fish indus- try from the Norwegians. The visitors were free to inspect the German store houses; and their led-: gers were still in good state of pre-. servation, the blackboards of the day's "business was there--fish bought and PORT PERRY PORT PERRY STAR, THURSDAY, and but little of it has been renewed. The ship' was propelled by the right side, similar to our present ruddeds. There were ten large oars on eachside. The Queen and servant had a room in the bow and their bodies were found there, The houses visited by sightseers were built by pioneers and were splen- didly constructed of huge logs; but one had to stoop to enter. The fire- place was built in the centre of the 'house for cooking purposes and the smoke ascended out of the roof. This | also was their means of lighting. The utensils used were in a good state of preservation and spotless. Steps to 'the second floor were hewn out of great logs. Mr. and Mrs. Fegan #15 visited the home of a prosperous farmer, and found it smart in comparison. The long table for dining was fully four "inches thick with benches on each side. The fireplace here was in the corner. Each farm had three buildings, living quarters, store house, and the animal quarters. In the older homes they had a low house built similar to our old fash- ioned bake oven. Though low the central part being stone with an open- ing in the centre where woad was used to get the stones thoroughly hot. There were ledges all around, about four feet from the floor upon which they lay to get a steam bath when water was strown on these hot stones, similar to our Turkish baths, A Catholic church, peculiar in de- sign, was visited, and later a Lutheran church. "There was a corridor all around, where the .people ate their lunch after having driven many miles, and made their deals in live stock. The oldei people §iat on benches, the others stood. One could see where the paintings were, one over the preaching "| desk was of the twelve Apostles at the last supper. The only thing of a Catholic nature left was the Haly water bowl, a gift from the Pope. Lovely walks and grounds surraunded 'this church. The next pleasure was a motor trip up the mountain, 1800 feet above sea level, where -they viewed the city of Olso. On their return drive they saw 'beautiful homes, and grounds provided by the City of Olso for the children 'to grow gardens, and many were work- ing and some taking the vegetables 'home. Hundreds of small summer "homes were built upon grounds given free by the city. They built their own houses and taxes were $2.60 or $3.00 each year. They were all new- ly painted with nice lawns and flowers --a splendid sight and a fine idea. Next they saw houses the city built for the working people--stucco, self- contained window boxes, a credit to any city. Then cottages of stucco where the aged pension people were provided for by the city; women's homes, large hospitals, public build- ings. "We came back more than pleased that this City did so much for the needy and working classes", Mr. Fegan remarked. ' 'the goods given in exchange such as brandy, oil, tobacco, tea, etc. The, buying and selling weights were cor- rected when the government took it - over,. Their sleeping quarters in that fish industry were practically without air, very short, and one nearly had to sit up to sleep their.in the good old days. The old stillyards and sticks used in weighing were still there. The lights used, were oil in tin--per- haps an ancient way but nevertheless indirect lighting. ironing was to roll the material around a round piece of wood and run over by an heavy piece of wood weighted near the centre by lead. Peuter plates were used, and one mug did for the table. After viewing the entire city of |". Bergin from every angle and having seen the different buildings, Mr. and Mrs. Fegan ascended some 2000 ft. on an incline railway. It was really won- derful, the entire city being studded with small fresh water lakes. The sun, pright and shining on the houses in the distance, made it look very fine. Then they met a man from Toronto. From Bergin, Mr. and Mrs. Fegan took a train-sleeper to Oslo. "I shall always carry pleasant memories of our suite of rooms here", Mr. Fegan said; extraordinarily furnished -- silk bro- cade on walls, beautiful rugs, splendid upholstery, ete. "In all a veritable dream" he said. y Took in a drive around the city and saw the building in which the Viking ships were conatructed, and the lines are the same as the beat yachta and vessels now built. The oldest was eleven or twelve hundred years old, Their system of Entraining for Gothenburg, they [found comfortable berths and arrived next morning. A park here, of four or five hundred acres, was-one to ve- member, many little lakes, lily ponds, swans, and flowers. The resi- dential section was beautiful, large homes, vineclad, and lovely gardens. Schools and public buildings looking new and most creditable. The main- tenance of churches, institutions hos- pitals, homes for crippled, aged and working people were kept up by the state which owned them. They had an inheritance tax, though the taxes of incomes and succession duties were not as high as ours. The lighting in the theatre was very natural indirect, and the best Mr. Fegan had seen any- where. "In no place we have .ever been, did wd find store fronts, homes, | street cars, hotels, more cleanly kept" Mr. Fegan noted. Streets were very wide, squares small, parks everywhere one turns, small canals and hundreds of yachts were anchored, Every per- gon seemed to have a boat. At this, the largest shipping port in Sweden, there were many large boats docked. (To be continued) -- OW MR. JAS. CAMPLIN DIES esda, later of Unionville, died at his home on Monday, November 16th, and was buried at Greenbank Cemétery. Among the mourners were the Official Board of the United Church at Union- villa Mr. Camplin was 92 years of - at the time of hia death. He la survived by Mm. Dobson, of Uxbridge, and Mrs. Jamieson, of Toronto. NOVEMBER 25th, {Branch and the Mr. Jas. Camplin, formerly of Beth- | Traffic Kills Toronto Man Joseph Thompson, aged. 53 years, Imperial war veteran, of Toronto, was instantly killed Saturday evening on Dundas street east, Whitby, when struck by two westbound cars as he was trying to cross the south side of : the road to the north side. Thompson was first hit by a car driven by George R/ Sproat, Poplar Plains Crescent, Toponto, and then by a car driven by law Avenue, Toronto, Dr. R., T. Mac- Larén was called to render first aid, but Thompson was dead, * The accident was investigated by Chief H. Quantrill. For a time the identity of the man was unrevealed until Governor Hugh Lucas of the County Jail identified him, A meeting of the W. A. of the United Church was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tennyson Samells, on the usual date. The meeting open- ed with a devotional period followed by a business session after which. Rev. C. C. Harcourt gave a most interesting account of the trip to Quebec which he and Mrs. Harcourt took during the Summer. At the close lunch was served by those in charge, Mr. Robt, Smith, of Toronto, spent the week end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smith, The weekly meeting of the Y.P.S. of the United Church was held on Wed- nesday evening in the school room of the Church.. 'The Worship:was taken by the pastor who gave a talk on "The True Neighbour" and Mr. F. Carter sang "The Old Rugged Cross." The program was in charge of the follow- ing program--a reading by Miss M. Hooper, a piano solo by Miss Vera McNally and a reading by Miss G. Beacock. The Topic Leadership Train- ing was taken by Mr. Anson Taylor. The regular meeting of the W. A. of St. John's Church was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Parr on Friday evening the 19th, with an attendance of 32. An illustrated book- let of the new hospital at Akalavik was received from Bishop Fleming in appreciation of the $25.00 the mem- bers had sent to the building fund. He said there were several Eskimo girls training as nurses in the hospital. The Study Book chapter was taken by the rector. The program, in charge of Mrs. (Dr.) McArthur, was as follows: a reading by Mrs. R. Hamilton, "The Preacher's Hard Lot"; a reading by Mrs. A. L. Bailey, "The Farmer's Plight" and a reading by Mrs. Smith. Lunch was served and a vote of thanks tendered the hostess. Misses Vera Forder, Isobel Chilvers, Ailene and Leona Devitt, Mr. and Mrs. T. Hodge, Mr. Laverne Devitt, Mr. and Mrs." John Hamilton and Rev. C. C. 'Harcourt attended the' Local Council Banquet in Port Hope on Wednesday evening of last weck. Miss Lulu Wright of Toronto, spent the week end with-her parents Mr. and Mrs. O. Wright. A number from here attended the Royal Fair in Toronto. Recent visitors were: Mrs. S. Swain with her daughter Mrs. M. Sanderson, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. C. Marlow with Mr. and Mrs. John Proutt, Nestleton; Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Swain, Mr and 'Mrs. Leith Byers with friends in To- ronto; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Parr and Bobbie of Enfield, with her sister Mrs. L. Swain; Mrs. D. Hooey, Caesarea, with friends; Mr. and Mrs. C. Lamb and family and Mr. R. G. Lamb of Lindsay, with Mr. and Mrs. T. Smith. Mrs. Jabez Wright was In Toronto last . week attending the annual In- stitute Convention as a delegate of the Victorian Branch. The December wining of the Vic- torian Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. John Wright on Wednesday, the 1st. The November meeting of the A.Y. P.A. of St. John's Church was held in the Community Hall when the mem- bers entertained the Bowmanville newly organized branch at Port Perry. A most enter: taining program of musical selections and skits was put on by the Bowman- ville members. A number of short and 'interesting speeches by the ministers and by officers of the local Council and a contest conducted by Mra. C. C. Har- court brought the evening to a-close. Refreshments were served by the logal branch. Under the auspices of Mrs. A. L. Bailey's group of the W. A. of St. John's hurd, a social evening and sale of goods will be held at the rec- ' tory on Friday evening of this week, the 26th. The monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church was held at the home of Mrs. Jas. Marlow. The Bible study was taken by Mrs. A. Werry, followed by prayer and Thoughts on the subject of "Peace" by Mrs. H. Bell. The guest speaker was Mrs. C. C. Har- court, who gave a most interesting and timely message on "Her Missionary Experiences in the Akalavik". Other n Hofley, Car- [items on the program were: a reading by Mrs. J. Henry; a vocal duet by Mrs. Jabez Wright and Mrs. Ernest Lar- mer, a reading by Mrs, J. Wright and a solo by Miss G. Beacock. Lunch was served at the close. ' On Friday evening a very fine Musi- cal program was put on in the Com- munity Hall by pupils of Mrs. Ada Saddler who at the close presented her with a beautiful basket of flowers and a plant. MYRTLE Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Armstrong and tvo daughters of Bethany, visited friends here last week. The students from here who are attending the Brooklin Continuation school enjoyed a bus trip along with other pupils from there, to the Royal Winter Fair, at Toronto, on Friday afternoon waiting for the night per- formance they had the pleasure of seeing everything from the Grand Champion animals to Fanny the "Movie Goose." Miss - Mary Hamar, of Brooklin, spent the week end with Misu Joyce, Br adley. The funeral of Mi, Robert Spencer of Dagmar, passed through here on Monday for interment at. Graveside Cemetery, Brooklin. Mr, Oscar H. Downey returned on Thursday from a two week's hunting trip in thé far north and he brought with him a' fine deer. Remember the annual bazaar which the Faithful Workers' Class are hav-. ing in the Church basement on the afternoon of Dec. 1st. The booths will be well stocked with articles that will make most acceptable Christmas gifts. Afternoon tea will be served. Mr. Will Cook is assisting Mr. F. Batty of Brooklin, with his horses at "he Royal Winter Fair. Sorry to report that Mrs. George! Holliday is still confined to her bed. Mr. and Mrs. R. Menzie of Toronto, visited the former's mother Mrs. Joe Walker last week. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hudgins and daughter Maryln of Toronto, visited the former's mother Mrs. Hattie Hud- gins on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Bradley and daughter Gladys motored to Graven- hurst on Sunday. Mrs. Will Taylor of Ashburn has been. visiting her daughter Mrs. B. Duff, Mrs. Howard Stevens of Brooklin, spent Sunday with friends here. Sunday night and Monday was the first day of the season that farmers were unable to plough. Then too, the snow fences are being built for the season, yes, and the 1938 calendars, are being received, further proofs that winter is on its way. Jack Frost arrived in full force on' SAMUEL FARMER, = Editor and Publisher, SCHOOL DAYS By Margaret Hayes. Port Perry High School is fairly bursting with pride over our senior girls' victory at the basketball game last Wednesday (Nov. 17th). Both the teams (Whitby High School and our girls) played fine games. The score was 36-12, After the game dinner was served in the Agriculture room by the Junior team. The tables were attractively decorated with eur school eolours--red and _ white. To- mato soup, hot sealloped 'potatoes, cold meat loaf, (a product of Form II Household Science class), chili sauce, red jello and whipped eream, ehocolate cake and coffee, comprised the menu. Little favours, men made of red and white gum drops and tooth picks were at each plate. Our players and their positions are as follows: forwards--Ruth Carnegie, Mary Pyatt, Guards--Luella Plough- man, Margaret McCrea; Centre--Dor- othy Pyatt; Side-centre--Betty Caw- ker. * * * toa Be sure to keep the 17th or 18th evenings of December open as those are the nights of the Commencement. * eo» ' An Agriculture teacher once asked: "How many kinds of flowers are there?" One bright lad put up his hand and the teacher chose him to answer. "Three, sir, wild, tame, and cauli." Mrs. Carnochan and little girls, were recent guests of the former's sister Mrs. W. Mark. Mrs. J. Pearce and little Mary visit-: cd her friend Miss Clara Crawford one day last week. Mrs. A. Sweetman visited her sister Miss E. McDermott in Port Perry a' | few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Flewell, Isobel and Douglas, visited her sister Misa Johns, aby Manchester, on Sunday. We are 'glad to see Miss Ivah Milner. out again after having her tonsils re- moved. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Samells and Jean ¢ visited her parents at Manchester on 1 Saturday. i Mrs. David Miller of Toronto, is visiting her mother Mrs. G. Sweetman for a few weeks. Mr. Ralph Milner is president of the Fortnight Club, Mr. O. Jeffrey, Vice, Miss Marion Stephenson, secretary, "Mrs. J. Burnham, treasurer. Mr. J. Lucas has gone to spend the ot winter in Saintfield after spending the "summer with Mr. Roy Henders. Mr. Leonard Clark has returned to his home in Mariposa after spending the summer: with Mr. M. McLaren. The Y. P. S. meeting held in the Contre Church on Monday evening, was opened with the President, Mr. C. Fralick in the chair. The opening | hvmn was "Why Do You Wait Dear Brother". The Scripture was read by Miss Corbett and Rev. Mr. Joblin lead a discussion on the same. The meet- ing was then turned over to the Social | Sheep valuator Mr. John Quinn was cenvener Ray Fralick, who gave a called out to a local flock last week when he found one sheep had been kilied by prowling dogs. Thompson attended the Royal Winter Fair on Tuesday. SCUGCOG "The Sunday School lesson was en- ioved on Sunday by having Mrs. J. Joblin in charge of the Bible Class, as Mrs. Geo. Sweetman was unable to be present. We all hope Mrs. Sweetman will be around soon. Well, I guess this is winter, the lake frozen over and the plows have had to stop. Mr. Milton Demara, Mr. C. Reader, and Mr. O. Stone and others arrived home on Monday morning from their hunting trip with a nice lot of venison to show for their trip. _ Sorry to hear little Miss Maric Sweetman, while going to school on Monday morning, was accidentally knocked down with a bicycle and re- ceived head injuries. We hope she will be all right again in a few days. Mrs. Carpenter and her son Mr, H.' Carpenter and Mrs, Carpenter, and little Marlyn, of Bowmanville, Mr. and splendid topic on "The Challenge of { the Present Crisis." This was follow- | ed by an open debate as to whether to MY. 'Will Britton and Mr, Howard boycott the Japanese goods would have any effect on Japan carrying on the present war. Mrs. Nicholls sang a 'solo with Miss Crozier at the organ. Then two contests led by Helen Clark. and Mr. Joblin. The Y. P. S. in under four groups as to attendance. The group leaders are Ralph Milner, Mrs. 0. Jeffrey, Ray Fralick, Mrs. C. Gra- ham. Next Sunday the services will be in charge of Rev. F. G. Weir, a former pastor, who is now at Hagersville, then on Monday he will give an illus- strated lecture on "Birds of Ontario." Fveryone welcome. ! Presented with Silver Dish After having been an employee in the Jemison Bakery for nearly five vears, Mr. George Sheridan has left to take a position in Grand Valley, Mr. ! Jemison and staff presented: Mr. Sheridan with a silver dish in recogni- tion of good service and fellowship. We wish him sucoess. : &5Y vs, FE sey 7 A