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¥ : subscription expires. $1.50 per year in advance. § cents single copy. v EDITORIAL - Sy 1% PE ~ "Such is the patriot's' boast horde We roam. _-- first, best country ever is at home." ', eventually stand or fall on its merits, : "would be unnecessarily high. Fi . ; ON THE WRONG TRACK © It is quite probable that Sweepstakes may be * Tiéensed in Ontario." That is the history of all those schemes to take advantage of human . weakness. We let them run ramptant, in the com-- munity until they become a real menace to social well being. Then we become horrified, and de- termine that something should be done about; it. We do it all right. We license the evil. Make it respectable, and secure a handsome revenue,' At the 'same time we create a new type of "criminals" ( 7)--the bootleggers. . That has been.the history of our social ills-- intemperaté drinking, forms of gambling-- (pari- mutuel) lucky number draws and lotteries of all kinds, "and now the sweepstakes, All this licensing seems to be popular iwith the people, and quite a fine arrangement for all concerned except 'the innumerable victims of liquor and ~gambling in its many forms. That licensing stops. "bootlegging" has not been proven. There is always a loophole in the law, dilways a group of minors or others who are not admitted by law to buy liquor or gamble in some fashion or other, These are customers of the Bootleggers and always will be. The only excuse for licensing these practices in the final analysis is that a revenue is secured from a group of people who are more or less intemperate in these matters. Had they not been intemperate there would have been no ground for licensing. Did they not continue to be intemperate the cost . of enforcing the licensing would exceed the revenue produced.' In the long run it will be found: that the system of licensing public evils for revenue pro- ducing purposes will be expensive to, Canadian fpnliood and womanhood, ¥h8 8 3 "Bobi 'Mr. Re and Mr. McBrien feel gow, lit. they have expressed themselves as to "the " ay sy" of the opponents.of the sweepstakes bill. But such statements do not help' ifi the enforcemient of any law, which must still such a thing as sincerity among our people, and it is not confined to the people who uphold the proposed sweepstakes legislation, Pea OUR BOULEVARDS Spring is coming. Visions of lovely 'lawns and gardens give-us-hope. . But the real introduction to your home:and mine is the boulevard. If it is rough and full of last year's leaves, the intro- "duction is unfortunate, no matter how much care we may \ave lavished upon our premises. There is It is true that the boulevards belong to the town, and the town authorities are really respons- ible for their appearance. But if our Council were to do all it may legally do, the tax bill Beside all this there is no law to prevent the householder from "cleaning up: the boulevard in front of his pre- mises; and if there is a great pool of water in front-of his door on the roadside, no one will stop him from taking a shovel and letting that water away, Think of the beauty of a few flowers out there. ~ Mr, Boyer and Mr. Dix have led the way in a fashion quite possible to most of us, Mr. Harris has made his notable display of dahlias, People in others towns are taking up the beautification iden, and some of their efforts have proved to be most attractive at very. little cost. Look at your Youlivard, and see if anything can be done to improve its appearance, It is possi, that a little help from the road com- * Province. _ public service and convenience, then all the public missioner may be necessary. Speak to him about it. We expect thousands of visitors here this sum- mer, and we should look our best. rod SOMEBODY MUST PAY if you huy, you must pay--or the other fellow must lose; and, consequently, he pays. All this effort on the part of the various Provinces to have the Federal Government pay much larger amounts for public service may be very good "politics" but must have a much better reason, than merely "passing the buck." There is a phase of this matter that is worthy of consideration. Every Canadian citizen does not pay a fair share of taxes. The shifting ele- ments of "wealth" have become so complicated, that many persons who live in luxury are able ° to shift the burden of taxes to other shoulders, particularly to the shoulders of those who own real estate. When a man owns property and operates a business, it is a simple matter to assess his wealth and to tax him accordingly. But if he owns stocks, lives in apartments, moves at will from place to place, he may with special legal - advice, shift the burden of taxation: as we have ° "indicated. It should be drial pr) every eitiden who has any income, great or small, should pay a pro- portionate share of the taxes. This is where the Dominion might have taxing powers not possessed by the municipality or the If we continue to demand much in should contribute to the upkeep. Much of the trouble in'this matter lies in the fact that our sources of taxation are hidden. We pay without knowing it, and quite frequently we pay into the pockets of those who. 'do not need our 'money. } These" are the points to he REE This is the principle to be established--everyhody must .pay for what everyhody.enjoys, . XK GRETNA GREEN GOES? Romance of the runaway type has received a rude . shock in-the new Scottish legislation re- quiring twenty-one days residence at Gretna Green or in Scotland prior to marriage, before this rather simple exéhange 6f vows can be con- sidered a legal marriage, Gradually the marriage laws are being made more stringent. That there is necessity for this : step is increasingly evident if one studies the prevalence of divorce. We who are "officially" a Christian people may think that certain forms of 'ceremony are es- sential, But all people are not Christian. The important feature si that people shall nat "marry in haste and repent at leisure", Equally im- portant is the necessity of loving loyalty and fidelity, No marriage of convenience or infatua- tion of the moment can hecome a sure foundation of good social structyre. We can well afford .to say "good- bye" ot Gretna Green--and its fre- quent goal--Reno, bed THE NATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW That - Canada has been honored by the pre- sence of the National Flower and Garden Show, is a step in her national progress. The success- ful carrying out of the great undertaking is a most creditable performance, i 'Champions--'Maroons." A number of our citizens took ad- THE FLOWER SHOW dendrons. 'They bear a profusion of profusion of bloom in such glowing vantage of the opportunity to enjoy a feast of beauty at the Flower and Garden Show now being "held in To- ronto, It ends on Saturday next. That such an exhibit was possible in a country like Canada at this season of the year is in itself remarkable. Rudyard Kipling would have to revise 'his "Lady ofthe Snows" if he saw this display of a million blooms, Such blooms) too. So perfect that you would be inclined to think them arti- ficial. The exhibits were classed in 160 'units, and presented a most amazing spectacle of beauty. The brilliance of color, perfection of form, and large size of individual blooms, were a con-} stant source of wonder. For once the 'flowers were as good or better than the pictures on 'the seed catalogues: This was_particularly true in the dis- play of Holland Bulbs, containing 50,000 flowers, all perfect, The growing, shipping, and arrang- ing of that exhibit was an accom- * plishment of hgh art in floriculture. Glorious was the showing of rhodo- magnificent flowers; and, coupled with their junior brothers, the azeleas, they caught the eye and the fancy of every visitor, Amaryllis bloonis five inches across, yellow calla lilies, tulips with flowers four: inches or more deep, cinerarias that had massed blooms fifteen to eighteen inches across, cyclamen in enormous clusters of wax-like bloomj glorious geranium - beds, these are some of the units that made up the whole scene of beauty. Outstanding rarities were the Ari- zona Spoon Flower, the Bird of Pata- dise Flower, and the Tom" Thumb Rose Bush. A flowering shrub seldom geen in Canada was the laburnum, a tall bush with graceful sprays of yel- low bloom. The hydrangeas made a colorful show, and occupied a prominent Place in the exhibit. Of course there were, roses and orchids, sweet peas, and: carnations, but outstanling in this show were the rhododendrons, There was such a . colors that one could not help feeling envious of those districts along the Hudson where these flowering shrubs grow naturally, An 'exhibit not listed, and not in- cluded among the flowers, was the miniature "Westminster Abbey" built of sugar by a Chicago hotel chef, It]: was not so small either; being about six 'feet high, some eight or ten feet long, 'with spires, and buttresses, stained glass windows, and all the orthodox setting of an abbey. A most remarkable and skilful piece of work- manship. em PPP The Globe and Mail says: "There's a rumor that the next issue of 'Who's Who in Russia' will be published in loose-leaf form." That is what you might style--political economy. s * * * It can be Done--Sleep proves that you can go eight hours without smoking, if you wish ~--Quebec Chro- ORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONT. THURSDAY, MARCH 31st, 1938 SILVER CUP Port Perry Lions Competition i in Forty or more Port Perry boys had '| a glorious good time at the United Church on Friday evening of last week. "At that time they were ban- quetted by the Port Perry Lions Club. "The "ladies of the Evening Auxiliary of the W.M.S. did the catering, and they did it well as every boy and every 'Lion can attest. This. special occasion was put on by the Lions Club as a proper finish for the season, in which some fine hockey had been played by the: Port Perry Midgets, supervised by Lions Jim Kerr, G. F. Manning, H. Barkinpikey Cornish and Bill Carnegie. Out of the struggle emerged a team that entered the Provincial Midget playdowns, They won out on the pre- liminary games, and are now sched- uled to play With Paris for the Pro- vincial Championship. This team was | presented with crests for their sweat- ers from the Lions Club. The outstanding évent of the even- ing was the presentation of the hand- some trophy cup to the local Midget This cup.was the gift of Mr. Frank Dawes, of To- ronto. Mr, Dawes who was a baker in Port Perry thirty-three years ajo, has always been #htensely interested in sport Although he has been away from Port Perry 'over thirty years, he has retained his affection for the place where he spent his boyhood and young manhood. When he saw that the Port Perry. Lions were sponsoring te Midget hockey teams, he sent word through Reeve Letcher to the Port Perry Star that he would donate a cup to the Lions Club for annual competi- tion among-the Midgets. The cup is a worthy gift from our former citizen. Incidentally it might be, remarked that -Mr. Dawes has shown marked business ability in his career in To- ronto, and is at the head of the twenty- six Canadian Departmental Stéres, and twelve Eaton Groceterias, These facts were briefly stated by Reeve Letcher who made the present- ation of the- cup, and who highly commended the spirit that prompted the Lions Club to do this piece of work among the_boys for the pro- motion of good clean athletics, President Ernie Hayes received the cup for the Lions Club and then députed to Lion Geo, Manning the duty of presenting it in turn to Alan Colbear, 'the captain of the champions. In making the presentation to thé boys Mr, Manning stressed the value PRESENTED to MIDGET CHAMPIONS The Gift of Mr. F. C. Dawes to the Club for Annual Midget Hockey in building up strong bodies and a sane outlook on life. A resolution of appreciation for the work of the men who had looked after this matter of the Midgets, was the Lions Club, At the request of the Port Perry; gy, Council two members were appointed by the Lions Club to the joint com- mittee re the Palmer Memorial, They were Messrs. C. C. Jeffrey and Samuel Farmer, © The cup in on display in Lion H, H, Stone's window. PRINCE ALBERT On April 3rd, being Missionary Sunday, there will be lantern slides,' "From Ocean to Ocean" at our reg-! ular Church service, at three o'clock. The monthly business and social meeting of the Men's Class will be held on Friday evening of this webk at the home of Mr. Russell Butsan. A good attendance is hoped Murs. Martyn has returned home after convalescing at the home of her daughter Mrs, B, Wannamaker, in Toronto. Mrs, W. Webb and Jean, of Nor- wood, visited last week with her par- ents Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hunter. Mr, Will Bryant, Whitby, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Russell Butson. The latter spent a couple of 'ditys last week with friends in Utica. At time of writing we learn that Mrs, Parker is still very ill. EP PO © MARSH HILL Mr. John Real of Blackwater, was a visitor with Andy Davidson on .Sun- day. : Mr, Platten of Layton, and' Mr, and Mrs. Will Heron, of Wick, were visit- ors at Roy Hood's on Sunday. Mr. Walter Deighton of Toronto, was a reeent visitor at C. Lorimer's. Mr. Anson Swanick, of Toronto, spent the week end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot Gregg cele- brated the 20th anniversary of their wedding on March 20th. "Mr. Wilfred Chapman of Toronto, visited with his aunt Mrs. KE. Chap- man, Messrs. Frank Welch and Russell 'of athletics and good sportsmanship week. ' Glide visited with Mr. Robt. Scott last Endure, From When nicle-Telegraph. The Snow-White Flower There's blooming in our garden A Snowdrop in the cold, The ice and snow about it, Yet life and grace unfold. The little Flower's a prophet Of 'singing birds a-wing, And trees again applauding Inconquerable Spring. Snow-fall is only raining \ Transmuted by the frost, And warmth and light prevailing Give back all beauty lost. The trees will fling new banners, The hedges glow in green, And stars will gem the wayside; For violets will be seen, "In patience wait for light; Its shining warmth brings freedom Courage, it saith to mankind,--" Tove on in the dark of the year, Then triumph with light's glory Ww. P. M. says tiny Snowdrop, winter's cold and blight, passed and entered in the books off Thursday of last week will be a red letter day in the history of° Port Perry Business Men's Association, That was the occasion of the annual ban- quet, and nearly every business man was on hand to enjoy the good things to eat, and to take part in the pro- ceedings. At the conclusion of the excellent repast provided' by Mine Host John Weir, President A. W. Brock called on various entertainers to make their contribution to the general good time. Dr. Rennie opened the program with lively orchestra music by his group. by numbers given by the Lions' Club Quartette, duets by Messrs, George Beare and Reg. Foster of Greenbank, and by Mr. Durkin (Mrs. Durkin ac- companying.) The report of the year's proceed- ings by Secretary Manning showed that good lines had been followed and the finances of the, Association are in a healthy condition, Election of officers followed with . Lawrence; | MacGregor; 2nd Vice-President--I. R. these results: President--A. M. '1st Vice President--Bert. Bentley; Secretary-Treasurer-- G. F. Mafning; auditors -- Messrs. L, H. Corner and R. J. Harper. y Very kindly referenge was made re- garding the work of he various of- ficers of the Association, particularly to the constant interest and effort of the Secretary- Treasurer, Mr. Geo. F. Manning. Organization After the election, Mr. Brock turn- ed the meeting over to his successor, Mr. A. M. Lawrence, who.at once pro- ceeded to. deal with a patter of im- portance--organization. It was decided that the time had come when the Association should should have a properly constituted membership, a membership fee, and MIDGETS WIN PARIS from .. SCORE 2-0 Port Perry Lions' Midget Hockey team wins first game in the Ontario Provincial finals with Paris in Brant- ford on Tuesday night, The score-- Port Perry 2 Paris 0. LJ » * The final game will be played in Oshawa arena on Thursday night, March 31st at 8 o'clock. Total num- ber of goals to count on the round. Paris Midgets had previously elemi- nated Port Colborne, Galt, Kitchener and Preston to enter the finals with Port Perry who are Eastern Ontario champions. Paris has a fast, agres- sive, well-conched team and are by 'no means beaten for the champion- ship until the final bell rings on Bhursday night. _ The game on Tuesday night in 'Brantford opened up very fast with into the Paris area for the most of the period. Both teams displayed good hockey with the rival defences hand- ing out plenty of stiff body checks. Near the end of the first period Gordon Hood secured the fivst goal of the game for Port Perry after an end to end rush was made by the Hood-McMaster-Meneelyy" line. neely passed to McMasi blue line, McMaster a passing plays. take when he was close in. the time for bloom is here, -- Christian Science Monitor. on a beautiful solo rush out- playec ; second goal for «Pbrt Perry. and never FS beg Pao was followed in quick succession]. ---- Port Perry carrying the attack right Me- ,on his own Hood broke away together displaying some clever All thyee rounded the defence together and Glen passed per- fectly to Gordon why made no mis- In the second period Glen McMaster {broke away at his own blue line and , the whole Paris team to secure the This | front line of Hood-McMaster-Méneely were always dangerous on the attack ed 'going both ways, Re back-cheeking was very effective, SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. Annual Banquet of Business Men's Association some by-laws. The motion to organ- ize was adopted and the membership fee was set at 50c. per year. The drafting of the by-laws was left with a committee consisting of the executive and Mr. W. M. Bowes. These by-laws are to be submitted at an early meeting of the Association for approval. The Palmer Memorial Reeve Letcher introduced the mat- ter of the Palmer Memorial. He asked the support of the Busi- ness Men's Association, in forward- ing this project, which promises much for the well-being of Port Perry. He paid sincere tribute to the work of the -Association in other matters which. has made Council procedure much easier. project, he showed clearly the need of co-operation of all Port Perry citizens particularly in the case of organiza- tions like the Business Men's Assocla- tion and the Lions Club, The project was approved by the Association. Reeve Letcher suggested the forma- of a joint committee as outlined in a resolution passed by Port Perry '| Council at a recent meeting. motion, it was decided to appoint on this committee. The Highway Central Ontario Highway claims were presented by Mr. Bowes. He told of the work being done by many agencies along the route of -the high- way, and urged the necessity of united action by the Business Men's Association and the people of this en- tire community, A chain of letters from the voters to their parliament- ary representative, Hon. G. D. Conant, was suggested, and these letters have since gone forward. ' : The third period went scoreless which indicates how closely these two teams are matched. Gordon Carnegie in goal well deserved the shut-out as he turned in a during the entire game. This great little goalie with more experience and good coaching is bound to become out- standing. § good goal-tenders anyway? The whole team deserves praise for the victory as they gave their best from start to finish, ' If Port Perry on Thursday night against Paris in Oshawa, can hold the two goal lead they will bring an all Ontario Championship to Port Perry. They are a fine team of Midgets and deserve the support we can give them on Thursday night,. Be sure to be on hand to help cheer your team to vic- tory. If the Port Perry Midgets lose they will go down with colours flying, and if they win they certainly will be joyous in victory. May the better team win. See you in Oshawa! _The line-up: Port Perry--goal, Gordon Carnegie; R. defence, Bill Aldred; L. defence, Ernie Edgar; centre, Glen McMaster; L. wing, Gordon Hood; R. wing, Tom Meneely; alternates, Dick Hood, Art Brown, Reg. Moase, Ronald Cliff; sub- goalie, Harold Scott. The following gentlemen accom- panied the boys on their trip to Brant- ford--Messrs. Jas. Kerr, Roy Cornish, G. F. Manning, Owen Cliff, Harold Durkin. . Campbell McMaster same down from Guelph at see the game. GREENBANK Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Howsam, after spending the winter here, left for 'their home in Saskatchewan on Tuesday. Mrs. Waterworth returned to her home on Monday after spending the winter in England. Mr. and Mrs, Jas, Lee and Mr. A. 1| Lee in Little Britain on Sunday. The monthly meeting of the W. A was held at the home of Mr. &nd Mrs. Hook on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs, Gillivray has returned to her home in Bolsover after spending some time with Mr, and Mrs. N. Flewell, In outlining the ambitious Palmer ~~ Upon Messrs, Lawrence and" Reesor to act sterling performance Where does Port Perry get all its -