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xr? 7 15 4 id i Li hi i 8) "EDITORIAL Ot ht WG ee Son Dow's be untobuivig.- To live with hate is © +. misery to the hater, Hugging our miseries and fanning out bates are the surest means of slowing up our own hap- piness and our effectiveness in life, y There is something in Andy's néwest invention of glasses that throw a suitable color on life, © What is the use of carrying gloom and hate as permanent cargo in the voyage of life? quently, even the folk we hate know nothing 'about our ll-feeling. They are not hurt--bat we "The "various (bing 1a that we late People for such silly reasons, or lack of them. Some fancied _ slight may set: up our mental proud flesh. Some- one pricks the bubble of our fancies, or Opposes some pet scheme of ours. We fail to realize that no slight may have been intended; that our bright hued bubble was not of any great value; and that our pet scheme needed 'more common-sense than we had injected into it. : Generally we are 80 anxious to have our plans go forward, that we resent opposition; and do not profit by suggestion. "But the real test and value of forgiveness is where the slight is intentional; the opposition bitter; and where real injury has been inflicted. Then to be able to act sanely, and keep in good humour, is a fine evidence of good mental health. It is easy to be happy when you are having things your own way; but only persons of good character as though they had never happened. SI ER - WHY ALL. THE FUSS? NE X _A Chinese diplomat, Dr, Chang-Lok Chen, Con- .. , sul-General, has been reminding us-of the need : of "strengthening our-Western seems to have roused the anger authority. - ~~ certain people. isism is" out of place. A short time ago, someone complainea that Canadian products were not being properly brought to the: attention of the British people; "and as a result a book containing the criticism "is being drastically revised because it offended Still more recently Canada House - in London has received adverse criticism of con- duct during - the Coronation proceedings. Some-- one. or; ones did 'not. receive. sufficient attention. - And-again resentment is expressed. ie! In public life this fuss that is 'made aboiit exit Our western defences are most likély insufficient, Canadian goods can only be marketed at considerable expense, "the staff: whose it? Fre- Our national . United States? there still seems: onation proceedings fleulties that were quite beyond the capacity of thousand and one demands for service--reason- able and unreasonable, ~ To become irritated because of this criticism - will only increase the evil. If matters can be im- proved, the course of action is self evident. If they "cannot be improved, what the use of fussing about criticism (outside or otherwise) than it will by our own irritation. The very fact that people v are taking notice of us and our actions is a i healthy sign. We are at least worth noting. WHAT IS THE BASIS OF. OPPOSITION? ~ It is reported that Ottawa will oppose the ex- port of power from Ontdrio and Quebec'to the very probably presented dif- duty it was to attend to the dignity will suffer less from $$ ss 5 =» Why? Of course no correct } . answer can be given to this question until the Federal Parliament has considered the matter, Quite properly the power question is a Federal business, because the rivers, upon which the water falls are situated, are inter-provincial. . the matter of natural resources should be viewed : = as Canadian in the best sense. Indeed Granted all this, be no reason why Ontarioland - Quebec: should be 'debarred from the export of power to the United States. Mail" points out, there is just as much right i ---to-export pewer as there is to export wheat from- the Western Provinces--always providing that "proper protection is given.to Canadian users. 'As the "Globe and There is an irritation being engendered be- defences." He of some folk in Liberal party. in Canada. But cannot stand. And Cor- tween Toronto and Ottawa, "interested inthe personal feelings of any poli "+ tielan; either in Toronto or Ottawa. Power users do not wish to become apolitical football while "Toronto and Ottawa struggle to see who is going ~ to be master. or the power situation, Certain it is that nothing can be gained hy a fight between Liberals of different camps, election time we were assured that the safety. of the country depends upon heing governed by the 'Enough electors took- the: state- ment as fact, and the Liberal party is in control ' There is a right way to do things and. it is the business of any Government to do what is "right irrespective of 'Provincial or personal feel-: ings. The ties that bind the Canadian Provinces together are none too ghiong- a should not be furthered weakened, The people are not At 'a house divided against itself "Let George Do | It" Les 'By Joseph Denny This is a phrase used in many a large sized family, in many a Church, and among the nations as they pre- ~ sently exist, His name may not be exactly. George but there are too many ready to pass their burden on to some other person's shoulders. In HE day, vulgar language it is ed "passing the buck." "In many 'a home 'there is one luck- "jess, individual who is the goat, who has to do all the unsavoury chores, If "he is half-witted, his brothers - and sisters do their best to, complete the job and should that one grow up to' 'maturity the rest of the family still believe that they have the right to his free services whenever - the need arises, and when they have worn him | out and théy have ta keep him they point him out as an object of their charity that has: thrust upon them, and his position is worse than that of a beggar on our streets, You often find a "George" in our churches. wood and a drawer of water, He ap- .pears to have no future in life, but his "main purpdse in life is to wait on the ", hi various societies of the Church, keep the paths shovelled and generally act| "as .an unpaid chore boy around the place, and woe betide him if there is - anything out of order at any 'time as if he were the responsible party and - though none would accept his position ~ for a fortune, yet criticisms fly thick and 'plenty and most often where there is no need for them. SEE Great Britain is "GEORGE" among : 'the. nations, fortunately for her and "for us she knows it. She is no longer "anxious to "pull chestnuts out of the fire for the benefit of thé other na- tions but her latest commitment is to fo Nnited i 44 "We ret: han you." It wo anyone who wishes to aves pat ides of Britain's present pos Beverley Baxter's London article of January | (Joeh It is certainly an. oye: opener, He is usually a hewer of |. they had applied Sanctions as was agreed, but-at- the psychological mo-| who gave an inspiring address on Odd- ment Britain's dear friend and ally the French under Premier Laval refused | to act. .. It was not Britain's fault the first time she got stung, but-it will be the second. Just now this Country of Sita is full of Russian inspired politicians, 'de- stroyers but not builders. We had a wonderful experience of Russian allies in the Great War. They got us into a bad jam and left us there to get out 'of our predicament as best we could. Ottawa and: London are doing the best they can to keep our country and Empire safe, Millions of eyes are watching. "A wise man never whips a 'willing horse with a heavy load' climb- ing up hill yet there are 80 many with their criticisms and~so few. with their praise. : Neville Chamberlain, Britain's Premier, says: "If you impose 'sanc- tions now there will be war." If there is war the very ones who forced the Empire into it would be the first to condemn the action with their: "I told you se." We have put our Canadian states- men into office 'At Ottawa to run our business for us, if they do not carry out our wishes the remedy is in our own hands, also know what they are about, they 'have had hundreds of years of expér- fence. It is easy for arm chair critics to advise them, but they know what they are doing for they can size up the situation far better than we. IP You HAVE, GIVEN GEORGE A JOB TO DO, LET HIM DO IT. * : EE at sae WARRINER LODGE PRESENTS TRAVELLING PEDESTAL AT 41 BOWMANVILLE ! A chartered bus load: of the officers Y and members of Warriner Lodge, 1.0. O.F., Port Perry, paid a visit to Flor- ence Nightingale Lodge, Bowmanville, on Wednesday night, January 12th. The travelling Pedestal was present. ed by Bros, M. A. Gerrow, D.D.G.M,, . Britain with Fane could onstly! to the Noble Grand, Bro. W. C. CG. Hack. rtapped_the Italian-Ethiopian ney, of Florence Nightingale Lodge massacres in BIL sein tops) TI spsakes foe the evening was. The British Hotao of Parliament ! "E. Rainey. -| beloved wife of James McKee, in her Bros, Anderson, Past Grand Master, fellowship. About one hundred members and visitors sat down at the banquet held after the closing of the Lodge. Other visitors from Lindsay, were: Bros. C. V. Sleep, P.G., S. Galbraith, Chaplain; A. Gamble, P.G., who were all called on to speak. Musical numbers were given by, members from Bowmanville and War- riner - Lodge Orchestra, and a fine evening was enjoyed by all members. BEAL So ele | Rink Bulletin MONDAY .......... SKATING "TUESDAY ..RURAL HOCKEY | SKATING . WEDNESDAY .... "THURSDAY .... JUVENILES and MIDGETS FRIDAY:,..........; 0. H A RT .. . I eok4<LLLL-L-L LL DIED RAINEY--At Unionville, at the home of her daughter, Mrs, H, Powers, on Tuesday, January" 11th, 1038, Mrs, Interment was made in Peache's Cemetery, Markham Town- ship. Mrs. Rainey was the mother of Mrs, F. E. Reesor, of Port Perry. McKEE--A¢ Port Perry, on Satur- day, January 16th, 1038, Sarah Beaton, 76th year. SLUTE--In East Whitby Township, Lot 4, Con. 9, on Friday, January 14th, 1088, Doris May, beloved daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Albert Ste, in her 6th year, Sas \ McHOULL At Toronto, on Souler, January 16th, 1088, James MeHoull, in his 74th year. '|leys of Sask~tchéwan. Winter had re- ~sward, The saucy little gopher darted + sturdy * broncho, -was completing the "and subtle charm of the Canadian ; ted with small bluffs and poplar trees and unexpectedly "emerged upon the 's Note--While clippings, } this story by Rev. W. H. Black was found. It was written in June, 1923. looking through some old It is a good story, and will be especially enjoyed by our older readers: LIGHT AT EVENTIDE (THE MYSTERIOUS TRAPPER) A Western Story by Rev. W. H. Black (The prize-winning short story in the Women's Canadian Club Contest.) It was springtime on the fertile plains, and in the beautiful river val- leased his icy grip and life was joy- fully responding! to nature's gentle | call. Wild fowl] rested upon river and ' slough, or winged their way northward to their accustomed feeding grounds. Myriads of anemones gave a purple "hue to the boundless leagues of prairie Jin and out of his burrowed home, " shrilly sounding his warning note. There was no wind. The sun sent its invigorating rays from a sky of in- tense and animating blue. Everything whs vibrant with increasing inspira- tion tq -the dawn of each new day. Fred Barnsley; mounted upon a last stage of a journey which had its beginning in the northern part of Eng- land. He had heard of the vastness prairie, but had failed to realize its significance, Now, as he drank in the reality of it the words of the Queen of Sheba became verified in his own ex- perience: "The half has not been told." The trail, which Fred had been fol- lowing, gradually led from the open prairie into. a segtion of country dot- II The Mysterious Trapper The rider had not approached un- observed. An elderly man sitting on a bench in the shade of the trees, had been watching him for a considerable time, and had concluded, from the way he sat his horse, that he was a tender- foot. Fred greeted the inhabitant politely, introduced himself and inquired the way to Loon Mountain, Courteously the old man rose and gave the directions, warning the stranger to be careful while fording the river, and to take the well marked trail at the entrance to the coulee through which the trail led out of the valley.- "It's about fifteen miles from here," he added, as he glanced at the sun which was beginning to lower towards the west, "Better put up here for the night," he kindly invited. "There are no stopping places on that trail. Stay for supper anyway. It is nearly six o'clock." Thus far on his journey Fred had found comfortable stopping places at convenient intgrvals. Now it became apparent to "him that beyond the fringe of settlement it was necessary to pack supplies. A second invitation brink of an ancient water course. Of his own accord the broncho stopped and twitched nervously. Fred, gaz- 'ing in amazement on the glorious view, instinctively removed his hat. There lying before him, was a mag- nificent valley stretching from the distant sky line to the far-off western horizon, Like a silver thread, thrown carelessly into the: valley's depths, a river was winding its way towards a miniature lake, which calmly reflected the emerald hills, and listened in the mid-day sun. On either side an endless panorama of hills and coulees fluted the valley till it disappeared in. the distant at- mosphere mist. Literally, there were "cattle upon a thousand hills." A line of white, smoky-tipped Indian tepees blended pleasingly with the valley's colour scheme, Voices of Indian chil- dren at play floated over the clear air, breaking the stillness of a solitude al- most depressing. The trail which led into the valley followed the narrow crest of a hog's back hill, so precipitous in places that Fred found it easier to walk than to ride. In fact, at some points on the descent it required constant effort on the part of both' the man and his broncho to avoid a headlong dash to the bottom, or a slip sideways into a shrubby coulee. The young man mar- velled at the sureé-footedness of the native horse. : At the foot of the hill the trail forked. Fred remounted, and took the westward branch. As he fixed his gaze upon 'the succession of ever- changing nature picture, it seemed to him that the beauty of the prairie and the view of the valley from the hogs back were riow exceeded by the. grand- qur of the hills. e broncho was:a #ingle-footes an and travelled freely, without urging. Con sequently, Fred Had penetrated the valléy farther than he realized when a snort from the animal drew his at tention to a 'small log shack nestling beside a: poplar. bluff at the entance to 'the coulee, Quickening his pace the swung off the main trail and followed a path which led to the cabin door, was not necessary. was to Fred a natural tonic, and hunger was rapidly becoming , with him. The old man had taken it for dni ed that Fred would remain and was proceeding to unsaddle the horse and shackle it, after which he led the way to his primitive abode. ly thrown together hurriedly without any attempt at symmetry or design. The interior, even less inviting than the exterior, was strangely utilitarian, Some old mangers on one side of the shack indicated that, on accasjons, the place was used to shelter horses as well as men. Attached to the wall! opposite the mangers there were three bunks arranged one above the other. A pile of potatoes occupied one of the corners and in the centre of the room a large box, covered with a variety of utensils did duty as a table as well as for several other articles of house- hold furniture, There was not the slightest semblance of home comforts. In a small rusty stove the old man kindled a fire, then filled his kettle with water, flowing from a spring on the hillside. 'While waiting for the stove to heat he prepared potatoes and fat pork for frying, and finally he opened a tin box from which he took, with care, a small flour-encrusted pail, into which he put two tea cups of water, a little soda and flour sufficient to make pancake batter. Dexterously he fried a quantity calculated for im- mediate consumption. "I always put rolled oats in the pan- cakes", he explained to Fred who was watching this bachelor's art with in- terest. "It keeps them from getting tough," By way of demonstration he put into the pail the requisite amount of rolled.oats, added more water and . replaced the decoction in the tin box "to soak." With the relish of good appetites the two men ate their frugal meal in silence, The pork and potatoes were well cooked and the pancakes with coffee tasted good to a hungry man. The unbounded hospitality of the host atoned amply for what was lacking in cutlery and service. (Sea back page) THE OLD vs. THE NEW WAY The Old Way I left my. dad, his farm, his plow, Because my calf became his cow. I left my dad, t'was wrong of course, | Because my colt became his horse. I left my dad to sqw and reap, Because my lamb became his sheep. I dropped my hoe and got new work, Because by pig became his pork. The garden truck I made to grow, Was his to sell and mine to hoe; Believe me too, I had to hoe, There was no riding down the row. The New Way With dad and me it's half and half, The cow I own was once his calf, I'm going to stick right where I am, Because my sheep was once his lamb. I'll stay with dad, he's got my vote, Because my hog was once his shoat. No town for me, I'll stick right here, For I'm his trgctor engineer. We work together from day to day, Believe me boys, it's the only way. Thirty Years Ago The line-up in hockey was: goal, T, Stewart; point, Edw. B. Flint; cover- point, D, Carnegie; rover, W. McBrien; centre, Ed. Dunk; right wing, Ira Anderson; left wing, L. Corrin, * LJ LJ] - The Ice Races were run January 12. Al Patriot, came first in the 2.36 class; J. B. Wilkes in the 2.17 class; Honest Billy in the 2.22 Class; John McEwen in the Free for All. Orr Graham was Secretary, and the races had been run- ning for 38 years. ss 0 W. L. Parrish was elected reeve by a majority of 185 over Geo. Gerow. ¢ 0» The waterworks commission was abolished; and a grant was allowed to town band. Both these matters were submitted to the people. Among the advertisers in the Star were: Canadian Bank of Commerce; D. J. and Douglas Adams; E. B. Flint; Miss Waddell; Cawker Bros.; Western Bank of Canada; Rose & Co., "The Fair"; Marshall Stonehouse; E. H. Purdy; T. C. Forman & Son; I, J. Wheeler; W. H. Doubt; Jones, Dunk &, Co., Miss. Walker; Carnegie Bros. John Nott; A. Ross & Son; W. G. Monet. + ¢ 9 _The_sittings of the. Division Court The prairie air 1 It was a crude structure, apparent- were advertised. tt + 9 Coal was $7.60 per ton delivered. ~<a The Carp Menace ! ! -- An Open Letter -- . To the Editor of The Port Perry Star: I would like to interest the business men of your community in a plan to rid Lake Scugog of carp. Those waters used to be noted some years ago for the excellent fishing possible in bass and muskelunge. It was con- ; sidered the best fishing lake for many | miles around; and could again become so, if the waters could be rid of the carp pest. If this improvement could be effect- ed, it would mean thousands of dollars in increased business to the merchants of Port Perry. My proposition is: That the lake on Port Perry side be divided into four sections. 1. North from the north side of Seven Mile Island to the mainland and to include west shore line. and King's Bay. 2, South from north side of Seven Mile Island, east and west shore line of the mgin land and island to north side of the Beaver Meadow, including the Nonquon. 3. North end of Beaver Meadow, south to Scugog bridge. 4. Part of the syndicate, the lake on the east side of Scugog Island and syndicate can be divided likewise. This division would be for the pur- pose of ridding Lake Scugog of the present Carp menace, as the system of one man fishing carp is not sufficient to even keep up with it. I have been given to understand that there were only about fifty tons of carp taken out in the year 1937 and for the past three years, the average is less. This is not sufficient to keep up with the increase by about two hundred tonsa. That the Dept. of Game and Fish- eries be asked to put-in from 26,000 to 100,000 Northern Pike. - By doing so the Dept, can maintain closed season only. Pike as we all know 'are the most carnivorous we have among the game fish, and as the earp is a much slower moving fish than any other fish, they make an excellent food for pike., so keeping down the small carp while the fishermen take care of the large ones. This in itself will drive the carp from the lake, as carp do not like pike. I spoke to Mr, Carnegie of this last summer. He had spoke of recommend- ing this to the Department. He is un- able to do much alone, so 1 appeal to you, the business men and citizens. of Port Perry to help us to rid the earp, This lake has excellent pike grounds and feed. You may say: what of the AEN? In answer to that: Pike and muskies live in the same waters, likewise bass. These, I have caught in the same waters, I am sure that if this is done in a year or so the Business Men's Asso- ciation could advertise Lake Scugog and Port Perry in sporting magazines, as Outdoor Life, Hunting and Fishing, etc, and by so doing bring back the old tourist trade to Port Perry. It has been spoken of as to putting Pickerel in the lake. The lake is not suitable for Pickerel, as they require a coarse or stoney bottom, and these do not exist to any extent in Lake Scugog, on the Port Perry side except at Lakeside and Stephenson's. I am told that on two occasions up- wards of 40,000 fry have been put in the lake three to six years ago. Yet there seems to be none that have been caught. The best time to have these fish put in, I would suggest, is after October 16th, so that they would not be eaught during the summer months, This would give them an opportunity to find spawning places in the spring. Thanking you for your space in"the paper, and hoping in all sincerity' that the Business Men and citizens will co- operate. ---- I am, yours truly, 0. O. Hamilton, Oshawa. >.S.--The Ontario Federation of Anglers hold their annual meeting in Toronto on February bth. Agricultural Socleity Meets Port Perry, Reach and Scugog Agri- cultural Society met in the Public Library on Saturday afternoon last. Secretary Ewers reoprted only a alight set backs of-1937. The officers were re-elected and arrangements are be- ing made to make out a non-conflict- ing schedule of Fall Fair dates, after the Fairs Convention, at which Presi- dent W. F. Thompson is to be the official delegate. Officers and Directors for 1938 President . ..Wm. F. Thompson 1st Vice-President ..W. E. MacGregor 2nd Vice-President ........ S. Farmer Sec'y-Treas. .............. N. Ewers Directors--G. Christie, L. Honey, F. Gerrow, Jas. Boe, R. M. Holtby, T. J. Sager, Geo. R. Davey, John Mark, F. Shepherd. Associate Directors--T. C. Glaspell, C. H. Kellett, W. J. Anderson, Jno. O. Stone, J. Stevens, G. Manning, W. M. Letcher, V. P. Stouffer, Fred Christie, Anson Gerrow, Raymond Fralick, Clarence Carter, S. Ward, Bruce Holtby. Lady Directors--Mrs. F. Raines, Mrs. W. E. MacGregor, Mrs. G. Christie, Mrs. F. Shepherd, Mrs. 8. Farmer, Mrs. R. Peel, Mrs. L. Honey, Mra. A. Moore. Committees Grounds--W., E, MacGregor, Wm, F. Thompson, F. Shepherd. Horses--Jno Mark, Orval Stone. Cattle--G. Christie, Harry Stevens, Anson Gerrow, Sheep--F. Gerrow, Stan. Ward, Ray- mond Fralick. Poultry--L. Honey, H. Brooks. Swine--C, Carter, Ansn Gerrow, Ladies' Section--The Lady Directors. Building---S. Farmer, T. J, Sager, W. E. MacGregor, Fred Christie, and Ladies. Concessions--F, Shepherd, Entertainment--N. Ewers, W. E; Mec- Gregor, Geo. Davey, W. M. Letcher, G, Manning, V. P. Stouffer, Tickets--N, Ewers, W. F. Thompson, Geo. Manning, W. M. Letcher, lon Falls vs. Port Perry Intermediate "B" Friday, Jan. 21st, at 8.30 o'clock - from Oct. 16 to May 81 for all fish, : from June 1 to July 1, open for pike So why not have grown pike put in." deficit--Iless than $40.00 in spite of the. McDonald, H. Stevens, H. Brooks,"