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rele Sh i Crs - 0 IP 4 So x at Camp a ov >. we Te ya i 7 a Th ne a Py) i: eg RON nd en Ar mma ~ TN ov ot et = Ra Se > x SS S-~ ~~ Tl -- hy ar = SR on . SET Sr =% re gS ~ a - v en =X " | 4 h =X 4 \ FAIRS ASSOCIATION MEETS IN IN TORONTO. At the open morning session, dele- gates heard the report of J. A. Car- roll, superintendent of fairs for the province, in which he forecast stricter enforcement of midway regulations and reviewed the 1937 fair situation. Delegates broke up into various dis- cussion groups in the afternoon. Chiet points of discussion centered about the importance of junior farmer exhibits, special attractions, and fair manage- ment. lt was decided that junior farmers should be given all possible encouragement in view of the fact that they are the farmers and adult exhibitors of tomorrow. It was pointed out, with regard to midways, that fairs were established to aid agriculture and that special atirac- tions should occupy a minor position. The banquet at night was presided over by "W. J. Hill, Madoc, president of the 0O.A.A.S. Hon, P. Dewan, Minister of Agriculture and chief speaker of the evening, stated that many fairs were falling by the way- side, chiefly owing to inefficient secre- taries. Sideshows must be kept clean, he said, and fairs might expect dras- tic action from the government unless this policy were followed. The convention was largely attend- ed, over 860 being present at the banquet. In his report, Mr. Carroll stated that the fall fair season of 1937 had been the most unsatisfactory in recent years owing largely to wet weather, scarcity of farm labor, and the in- fantile -paralysis epidemic. Payment of wet weather grants by the govern- ment had been made to 57 societies in 1937, as compared with 3b in previous year. In 1937, 176 societies reported de- creases in gate receipts as compared with 1936, while 70 reported increases. With regard to the number of ex- hibitors, 170 societies had decreased and 66 increases. Prizes were paid in full by 198 societies and a percent- age of the prize money was paid by 61. Mr. Carroll NAIR. satisfaction at the manner in which fair boards have been endeavouring to increase local competition, and he referred to the problem caused by "pot hunters." Among other matters that came up for discussion was the idea of holding an annual sale of live stock on the last day of the Fall Fair. A round table conference between judges and exhibitors was proposed and Junior exhibits to be encouraged. Port Perry Fair stood on a par with the fairs of its size, over the province, paying the prize money in full for the year 1937, and we will endeavour to do so. in 1938. It is our intention to show every courtesy to those pat- ronizing our fair. Note--Mr. W. F. Thompson, Presi- dent of the Port Perry, Reach ,and Scugog Agricultural Society, was the local delegate to the convention. TRY OUR COAL, COKE and WOOD. -- IT I8 GOOD -- LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER & COAL Co. Limited. Phone 240 COAL OIL AND THE RASPBERRY JAM We think we know the origin of the story told by one of the speakers at the recent meeting of Ontario's Agri- cultural Societies--the story of the first prize honey, with no less than three wins to its credit, till a sus- picious judge opened the jar and dis- covered castor oil. Now here's some- thing that really happened -- we've told the tale before, but that won't hurt it: Twice in succession a woman exhibiting at a township fair in a small village that we know, had won first on her raspberry preserve. Beautiful, round plump raspberries, unmarred by anything at all, hung in a lovely translucent liquor that called out envy and admiration. But the third year, when the same perfection was proudly shown by the exhibitor in question, there was a nasty, prying woman on the judging staff. She looked at those raspberries, she turn- ed the bottle round and round. "They are wonderful", she remarked, loudly. "Almost too wonderful", she said un- der her breath. Finally, after another searching examination, she turned to "the owner with a disarming smile. "Would you" she said, sweetly, "mind unscrewing that jar for me?" Re- luctantly, after a protest that failed of its effect, the jar was uncovered, and out floated the quite wholesome aroma of good coal oil. TRY OUR COAL, COKE and WOOD. -- IT 18 GOOD -- LAKE SCUGOG: LUMBER & COAL Co. Limited. ° Phone 240 -- ---- -------------- -- A ------ nr -------- Cerd Vi I CEA HAE YY ALMA Tie cen A -e S8CUGOG HEAD COMM UNITY CLUB A good representation of the Head Community Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Reader, on the evening of February 2nd. 'Lhe president, Anson Gerrow, open- ed the meeting in the usual way with sacred singing and prayer. After a business discussion Mrs. Earl Reader read a paper depicting various kinds of humour and illustrated each with an interesting example. Miss Edna Samells favoured with an instrument- al on the piano. Gladys Collins and irene Redman sang two songs. We were presented with a new lot of song sheets from which we found a good selection of songs. Mr. Joblin told of his regrets in not being able to attend the last meeting and then gave a very instructive talk on current events, Messrs, Charles Samells and Gordon Collins then sang Mr. Joblin. Mrs. Pettitt and Frank were previously welcomed to the Club meeting and Frank 'was further hon- oured by Mrs, Redman, Miss Niddery and Mrs. S. Rodman who sank a hymn for his pleasure. Elsie Reader asked some catchy riddles. We then received a tasty lunch of sandwiches, cake and coffee. Please note that the next club meet- ing will be held at the Head Church, on Thursday, February 17th. A good program is being arranged including croquinole and a surprise. The lunch will consist of hot dogs. do J-- A number from here-attended the farewell party for Mr. sand Mrs. R. Lane. They have given up farming and moved to Oshawa. Miss Jessie Walker entertained a few of-her friends lst Thursday night. A good crowd attended the Com- munity dance in Memory Hall, Tues- day night. Mrs, Jas. Ackney has Wen confined to her home with-a bad cold. The Bluebird Club meeting and election of officers was held at the home of Mrs. Harold Kerry on Jan. 19. The officers are: President, Mrs. Al. Christie; 1st Vice-President, Mrs. An a duet to the delight and surprise of | Fred Adkaoy nd Vice-President, Mrs. F. Kendall; Secretary, Mrs, D. Catherwood; Treasurer, Mrs, Harold Kerry; Ree. Sec, Mrs. C, Geer; pianist, Miss Jessie Walker, The Women's Association held its annual meeting and election of officers on-January 12th, and the officers are: President," Mrs. Reynolds, Vice-Pres., Mrs. R. Harper; Sec, Mrs, Joe Ward; Treas, Mrs. A. Christie; Pianist, Mrs. Sutherland; Group Leaders, North, Mrs. Swan, south, Mrs, H, Walker, The Y. P. S. met at the Church last Wednesday with the President, Mrs. Al. Christie, presiding. Miss Audrey Miller has returned home atfer spending several weeks with her sister Mrs. Oppen in Cedar- grove. Miss Charlotte Heisie is spending the winter months with her sister Miss E. Heisie. Mrs. Drew and son of Oshawa are spending a few weeks with Mr, and Mrs. Joel Miller. At the congregational meeting ot the United Church on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 19th, many favorable reports from -the different branches were received; Mrs. Art. Reynolds was asked to be secretary for the meeting. The Suriday School report showed a balance of $18.00 on hand. The Stewards report showed a balance on hand of $24.66, It was decided to get out a published report in the most economical way for each family. The officers:--Elders, Thos. Lakey, Frank Hortop; Stewards, E, Skerratt, Joe Ward, Mrs, H, Walker; Secretary- treasurer, Joe Ward; Organist, Mrs. T. Lakey; choir leader, Frank Hortop. The trustees were urged to keep the church building insured. The junior boys of the United 'Church Sunday School were enter- tained at the home of their teacher, Mrs. A. Reynolds, on Monday after- noon and evening. A special meeting of the south group of the United Church W. A. was held at the home of Mrs, Frank Kendall on Tuesday afternoon, when Mrs. H. Walker was appointed capt. for that group. During a short busi- ness session it was decided that the group with each of them bringing three friends. After a short program \Y4 OR PICKLED FESER ~~ || /5»SUPPER' will like it! it very economical, too. Name. Enjoy this food in your home. You can get Dried or Pickled Canadian Fish with all its goodness retained for your enjoyment. Ask your dealer. You will find DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES, WRITE FOR FREE BOOKLET I @ Even if that dauntless fisherman didn't, have any luck, today, he can have fish for Sipper' . and he Your dealer can secure Dried or Pickled Canadian Fish for you no matter how far you are from open water, You can choose from such Dried Fish as Cod, Haddock, Hake, Cusk, and Pollock, and 'such Pickled Fish as Herring, Mackerel and Alewives . them can be served in tasty, different ways. .. and every one of \ Xe File OTTAWA. Department of Fisherles, Ottawa. Please send me free 52 Please snd fa your free 32 page Botkietol ons : economical Fish Recipes. Address ..WD2 ANY DAY A FISH DAY Noa o south group would entertain the north) « Valentine tentwill be served With 1 groups of four at small tables. A similar meeting was also held -- attérnoon at the home of Mrs. J! Ackney, when Mrs, Jas. Swan was appointed capt. for the north group. iv was decided to pass lunch at the Churcn meetings instead of setting the tables, A quilt top was donated by Mrs. Swan which will be quilted and sold at Kaster. The next meet- ing will be in the Church basement on kebruary 9th. ar enh-- GREENBANK lhe Greenbank W. A. held their regular monthly meeting at the home or Mrs, Harvey Heal. 'Lhe meeting opened with 28 members present and mrs, J. Blair conducting. The hymn "All the Way My Saviour Leads Me" was sung, tollowed by prayer led by Mrs, kogar Leask. 'I'he theme of the topic was '"1he Ancient Church" and was ably described by Mrs. A. Jack- son, the president of the society. Thé hymn, 'I'he Church's One Foundation, was then sung as a fitting tribute to all churches. - During the business meeting it was decied to serve a hot supper at the church on'February 16th, and to en- gage the Pilot Minstrel Revue to pre- sent their program tollowing the supper. As these events have, been well organized the ladies are looking rorward to a large attendance. in closing the "W. A. Theme Song" was sung, after which all repaired to the dining room and enjoyed supper sisting of Mrs, C, Leask, Mrs. Bart- ley, Mrs,-B, Cragg, Mrs. J. Blair, Mrs. J. lanson. mr, Harvey Real did his part by driving the ladies from and to the village over a very icy road. rlaying cards has become such an interesting pastime in 'this village that the hours just seem to fly by. 'I'RY OUR COAL, COKE and WOOD. -- IT IS GOOD -- LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER & COAL Co. Limited. Phone 240 Myrtle Station The Women's® Association are hold- ing their annual pancake supper and entertainment on the evening of Wed- nesday, February 16th. We are look- ing forward. to a good time and ex- pect a good attendance. Mrs. Jas. Cooper and Miss L. O'Boyle were in Toronto on Friday. Mrs. Cooper called to see her brother Mr, Ross Smith, who, we -are 'very sorry to hear, is a patient in the Gen- eral Hospital. His condition at that time was slightly improved. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Payne and Garry, of Toronto, spent the week end with relatives here, Mr, Melvin Honey spent the woik end at his home here, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Lane, spent the week end with friends in Oshawa. The Quarterly Board meeting of the Circuit is being held in Myrtle Church on Monday evening. The prayer and fellowship meeting for this week is being held on Wed- nesday evening in the classroom of 'the church. The heavy rains of last Saturday made it necessary for the C.P.R. men to be on duty half the night to keep the water from flooding the tracks in some places, TRY OUR COAL, COKE and WOOD. -- IT 1S GOOD -- LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER & COAL Co. Limited. «Phone «40 SCUGOG The Women's Association are hold- ing their Valentine Social and concert on February 14th (Monday). The The committee are arranging for a good program. Let's all go. The Junior Girls' Institute was well attended on Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Geo, Sweetman. In the absence of Miss Audrey Hood, a dis- cussion was given on the motto, The roll call was answered by several good table manners, ° Misses Eliza and Marion Stephenson gave a good de- monstration on correct table setting. Community singing was enjoyed and lunch served by Misses Marie Hood, Rena Sweetman 'and Dorothy Fines. good start, Mr, 'and Mrs. R. Carter entertained about twenty of their neighbours and friends one evening being planned. Sympathy is éxtended Ao the ré- latives of Mrs. A. Stinson, who passed to her home beyond, on Eeiday ove ing at the home" 'of her nephew, Mr. Wesley Collins, ifter an illness of over three years, She was 83 years old. Mus, Stinson was born in Devon- shire, England, and came to Canada prepared by the January group con-| |STRAN Pot Luck suppers are making al' last week and there are several more | -_ RR EE "with hee parents, the late Mr. mn | Mars. John Collins, and lived here for many years before going to live with her aunt Mrs, Jones at Woodstock. Here husband predeceased her several years ago, Mrs. Stinson has made her home in Port Perry for several years. The funeral was held on Mon- day afternoon, conducted by her pastor Rev. W, J, H. Smyth, assisted leaves four brothers, George of Port Perry, Henry, of Raglan, Joshua of Utica; John of Seugog. Burial took place at Scovill's Burying Ground on Scugog Island. | = ihe Mrs. C. Wannamaker left last week to visit her niece Mrs. W. Heron at Wick, and from there shes will go Sonya to visit her brother Mr, W. C, Platten. The ice on the lake was in good condition on Friday night so a number Grace Demara. - Last Tuesday, our.boys of the rural name for themselves, when they won Port Perry rink. Well done boys. Mr. and Mrs, H. Long and little ents Mr, and Mrs, D. Hope. the Town Hall on Friday, the 11th, -- IT IS GOOD -- Co. Limited. Phone 240 ---PAY-OF-RURAL- "CARRIERS There is likelihood that the remun- eration of rural mail carriers will be up for discussion at the approaching question about its inadequacy in gen- eral for maintenance of a family. It yearly salary of a carrier is as low as $300, and the pertinent question asked is: How can any carrier keep a horse, vehicle and himself on this sum? The difficulty seems to lie with the present. four-year contract - system, with position going to the lowest bid- der." It is a poor argument 'for the on the work at such salaries. The question is: Does it secure the right type of carrier?" The aim is to have this 'contract system abolished and "reploced by permanent employment, dependent only on satisfactory ser- vice. The carriers have presented to the Postmaster-General an outline of their objective. This includes a graded mileage plan, as follows: Up to and including the first 16 miles, a flat mileage rate of $66 per mile per year; from 16 up to and including 36 miles, a graded scale of $40 to $46 and $50; all mileage over 386 miles, a graded scales of $16, $20 and $26 per mile per year. Other recomniendations deal with bonding, pensions and sickness con- tributory fund, two weeks' holidays, and other features that would mean betterment of conditions The carriers case is presented in a sane and rea- sonable way, and they volunteer to substantiate all statements made. an important, public work. No mat- ter what the conditions, they realize that the mails must go through; and where physically possible, they get them through, Their request for an improvement of present poor pay is justified, and should be favourably considered by the Department and by Parliament. Theatre UXBRIDGE ® OPEN EVERY NIGHT J Thurs., Friday, Saturday, (this week) Muriel EVANS and William BOYD in "RUSTLERS VALLEY" A Cowboy special. Also COMEDY. ~~ SPECIAL ~-- Lucky Draw Saturday Night, : Eight Prizes Mon,. Tues., Wednesday, Feb, 14-15-16 Joan BENNETT and Jerry GRANT ; inv ; "WEDDING PRESENTS" A comedy feature. Also COMEDY. Lucky Draw on Monday night-- Ladies Only--Good Prizes -. Come and enjoy. the. fan. Thurs, ¢ Friday, Sat Feb, inds10 | ! A OF SALEM" 3 Don't miss this special picture. -- IT 18 GOOD -- LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER & COAL Co. Limited. Phone 240 by Rev. Mr. Bradock, of Oshawa. She || of young folk enjoyed skating. After | #& lunch was served at the home of Miss | ju! hockey league, started to make a from Blackstock by three goals, at|f; Donald were the guests of their par- Hi ~~ : 3 TRY OUR COAL, COKE and WOOD. |}; LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER & COAL]; session of Parliament. . There is no |% is claimed that some instances the|@ present plan to say that men will.take |' These rural mail carriers are doing}. TRY OUR COAL, COKE and WOOD. | | MALT EXTRACT with COD LIVER OIL 'of ? vitamin content malted barley and purest tee boll 80. tonic. Repairs nerve waste and builds new tissue. Bottle OIE OIL SHAMPOO restores ~health and lustre to your hair. 76e. value, § WITCH HAZEL CREAM, 265c, bottle. Clearing at 16e. MACLEAN'S TOOTH PASTE ibis burns sariens snransg00 with free trial size. Gives new whiteness to the tooth. E _ ADMIRACION Hf Morrison's Drug Store PORT PERRY -- Phone 16 ole The Fortnight Club will be held in| # - | We rell | | & 0 At 7) PORT PERRY 7, E. 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