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Watch your label; It tells whin your subscription expires. $1.50 per year in advance. 6 cents single copy. ORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 5th, 1938 EDITORIAL There are two kinds of gardening--for fun and pleasure, and gardening for profit. Sometimes they go together. Mostly they don't. Gardening begins about the end of February or the middle of March--with the catalogues, "If you could only plant those and reproduce the "Such is the patriot's boast where'er we roam. His first, best country ever is at home." - 2 \7 MUSIC We have some lovely gardens around town, and | their owners take real delight: in growing th This is "Music Week" in the United States of pry thar con br Ss Ty growing he America. When we remember that music is ex- As a harmless piece of gambling there is noth- pected to be able to express in sound every emo- ing better than gardening, unless it be farming % tion and fact of human life, the importance of on a large scale. the celebration is evident. You put in some well nourished cabbage plants, Music can inspire. It can depress. It can en- and under your breath you say--"the cut-worm'll Rego, It fan Southe and console. Its absence is get yer if yer don't watch out." The potatoes are : A Be rau oss. I ts presence may become the real planted, and barring bugs, and drought, and rot, AL els Taps of life. , ; you dig a crop. Roses invite mildew and a ten n music, one man's meat is another man's myriad of insects, gladiolus gives parties to thrip, '3 poison. This has been particularly evident since tomatoes provide hearty meals to those fine big, the, Intraduetion of jazz, swing, and crooning. healthy green worms, and so ad infinitum. Among the people where these types of music But you can say all you like against gardening, originated, they were a natural expression u and its disappointments. You can admit that the their, emotions and experiences. Placed in 4 = robins pick your cherries and your strawberries. ferent surroundings, among. foreign people, You can see the blackbirds make off with your poorly play ed or sung, they make for a most un- peas and your corn. BUT every year, if you love pleasant discord. Most people shut off the radio gardening you hopefully plant, and hoe, and ¥ to be rid of the unwelcome sounds. Others revel weed. You mow your lawns, tors ihe dead Stal in the freedom from convention, and thoroughly _- out of your flowers. And then some day you enjoy Y $ rydm. d i proudly find that you have the first ripe tomato, The "radio has provided. a great ar om or the first young potatoes or green.peas, Are -in. musie_ of the. better sort. Men_like_Walter.... you proud? Of course you are, and you have a Damroch, organizations like the Philadelphia Yight to be; for while your neighbours have been Symphony Orchestra, and the Mendelsohn Choir, galivanting all over the country, and letting have brought music info the humblest es nature have it all her own way in the matter of > that used only to be Svauable io the elt Foe, weeds, you have produced food, you-have raised The Ford Sunday Evening Hour has ome an loveliness, and best of all you have improved your institution, and its educational value can scarcely Foalth and your pests of mind be estimated. The scope is so tremendous, y * * On the other hand individual expression has. >0d been curtailed. Even though in the old days the piano was an instrument of torture. in thousands LIMITING PRODUCTION of cases it eventually became a glorious instru- Every time production is limited three things ~ ment of self expression. It is most encouraging happent : to note the stress that is being placed on music 1. The army of unemployed is increased. in the modern system of education. Everyone 9 The supply ie fetnoved from the demand, should be taught to have mastery of some form hidloa 4 of meeting i." ! of musical expression. The Boat and tongue 3. Market prices are maintained at a high level a should be ab le to'sing In same fagh oh for the benefit of the few as against the many. The patriotism of the Veteran Song; the chal- St an tition bu. ai rah lenge and glorious triumph of The Marseillaise; The system of market imita lon18_all . right, ~ the bereavement of Danny Boy; Annie Laurie, the perhaps, for diamonds; but in_a. world of want, song of the lover; the splendid outburst of wor- it is almost criminal in the case of bread and ship in The Hallelujah Chorus; these have. entered butter, £ limitation? First into our lives, and have become part of us. Who pays for this ston of lim oa hy ) Music is one our richest inheritances. It would the poor--those who have not money to buy. "be a tragedy if we lost it as a personal posses- Last--the very people for whom the system was gion, inaugurated. We have not yet reached the state % of mind when we are. willing publicly to let the :. "Ped vietims of the limitation system die on our streets 4. --so we have instituted "relief". And who pays Fr GARDENING for "relief"? Those who have money. Even more terrible is the fact that "relief" grows out of proportion' to the group who for- tunately belong to the well-to-do, so that before long the cost of keeping relief recipients will far exceed any gain that has been made by limiting 4% sixty tons of carp should be taken pictures, what a glorious showing we should have. So that's that. But we can't and we don't. ture. production. 7 Added to that is the danger to the social struc- d N ~~ DEAD HOPES Joseph Denny Via couple of weeks ago the preacher » gave us a good sermon on 'Dead Hopes" and a -very inspiring and thought provoking = discussion ijt proved to be. It reminded us of a man whose father had promised to be- queath his son several acres of land and it was not discovered until after the father had shuffled off this mortal coil that the property in question was no longer possessed by the father and the son has spent the rest of his life + lamenting. This was a case of "Dead Hopes." Another man grieves TRA his father had loaned to another son $2000 and this son had spent the bor- owed substance in riotous living and +goday is not worth 2000 cents. = He could not even change his shirt, and, even if he could, the storekeeper has a lien on that, in fact the only thing he really can change is his mind and _he does that quite frequently. The hopes of this brother are not only dead, but well buried. Most of us have had experience with the slick salesman of mining secur- ities. As his glib tongue wags visions of fancy cars, country man- sions and hired servants flit before "®our hopeful eyes. We part with our hard won dough as he depicts his pet stock in glowing terms, tells us_ that the sky only is the limit or its won- : derful advancement. Day by day we feverishly"scan the stock market quo- tam ns but sad to relate they always seem to be on the downward grade till finally they disappear from the news completely, then, we realize that we have been badly stung. The only use to which the fancy stock certifi-| cates can be put is to adorn the walls of our dwellings a constant reminder et our folly. Our venture has left behind nothing but "Dead Hopes." Of all creatures the g¢ommon hen has the most effective way of dealing with "Dead Hopes". We were always given to understand that she was a _| foolish bird, but she is not so dumb after all. Every spring, if permitted, she brings off a family of chicks, un- fortunately the eggs do not always hatch. When the due date comes for her family to arrive and when she has satisfied herself that there are no more to be expected she sets off to seek the fortunes for her little brood. But what about the eggs, the Dead Hopes, she leaves behind in the nest? They are a thing of the past so far as she is concerned, she has no further interest in them. Not a whine or lament to lavish over them, she is con- tent with the large or small mercies that have fallen to her lot and she struts along happily and proudly, glad to feel that she is the mother of her flock, whether it is large or small. Moral: Why not copy the hen? ~~ >-> Thieves Determined to Ride at Myrtle Mr. and Mrs. Hahn and daughters, of Toronto, spent the week end at their summer home here, Mrs, Stacey, of Oshawa, has been visiting Mrs. Oliver Lane, _A number of farmers have coh- pleted seeding operations, which is much earlier than usual. Mr. D. Young is moving to the Bradley farm this week, which Mr. G. Ormiston moved off recently. Mr. Albert Timms is building a new hen house and intends going into the chicken business more extensively. Motorists are advised to remove the keys from their cars at night and se- curely bar their garage doors, as early Saturday morning 'an attempt was made to break into Mr, Barber' ser- "at Utica, vice station at Prospect, being fright- ened off the thieves 'next visited Mr. Elmer Cook's booth and made an un- successful attempt. to get. into it, Proceeding along the Highway south they evidently was out of gas and ditched the car, which was said to be stolen from Dr, Bird of Oshawa, two miles south of. the village, . Not to be daunted they then broke into Mr. W, Davies' garage, but finding no hattery in the car they next broke ipto Mr. E. Batty's garage and drove off with his Durrant sedan, which was found in a very badly wrecked condition on the Ritson Road in Oshawa. This sort of thing is becoming altogether too com- mon and it is hoped the guilty parties may be apprehended and given some- thing more impressive than a ride in a car that belongs to some other per- son. Mr. Flett who has been at the C.P. R. station since last fall is moving to Toronto this week, Mrs. Frank Briggs and daughter, Thelma, were'in Tqugfito on Saturday. UTICA Mr. and .Mrs, Christie spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E, Squelch at Raglan. A special Mother's Day service will be held in the United Church next Sunday afternoon, May 8th. Special music by the choir. Reserve May 17th for the Blue Bird Club dance, to be held in Memory Hall Billie Williamson and his orchestra will provide the music. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lapp of Wood- ville spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Edwin Christie. Mrs, Blair and Mr. Bryant of Green- bank called on Mr. and Mrs. Al Christie on Sunday. A group of about thirty Oshawa Rod and Gun Club--came to Port Perry on Friday evening of last week -and held a conference in the Com- munity Room of the Public Library. The purpose was to have & Rod and Gun Club formed in Port Perry it possible, Unfortunately several other meet- ings were scheduled in Port Perry on that evening, and the local attendance was small, Brief addresses were made by Mr, Button, the President of the Oshawa Club, and Mr, Hamilton, also of Oshawa, They outlined the general procedure of their Club and| urged the importance of some such organization in Port Perry, A neu- cleus of the future club signed up and paid their fee. At a fitting time it is intended to held another meeting at which moving pictures of rod and gun activities will be shown, Of this meeting ample notice will be given, The chief topic of conversation at the Friday evening meeting was carp. Mr, Hamilton wag of the opinion that from Scugog Lake each year -- but how? : Mr. Cockburn dealt with two meth- ods that have been frequently pro- posed--the use of seine nets and gill nets. In his opinion neither of these nets could or should be. effectively used. In this judgment he was sup- ported by Donald Shisphord and Wil- fred Stephens. The trouble with the seine net is that it cannot be_ operated owing to 'the mass of weeds and the stumps in the bottom of the lake. The gill net is not allowed by the government because of the danger of killing off lunge and bass, if 'the nets are not very carefully attended. This leaves the pound net as the best means of catching carp. This type of net is constructed on the rat trap style. The fish swim into a narrowing channel, and finally pass through a small opening into the trap. sportsmen--members of the Oshawa | This type of net is patie FISH and does no harm to any kind of fish. But it is costly to erect, and from the commercial viewpoint it would not pay." The erection of a pound net could only be warranted as an invest- ment to get rid of the carp menace. The Government or some organization would have to put in this type of net. Posts well above the water level mark the position of a pound ne, which must be lifted before winter sets in, otherwise it would be damaged by the ice, } Carp do not eat fish, but they do break up the spawning beds, and de- stroy spawn, One of the visitors was of the opin- ion that carp provided just as good sport from a fisherman's point of view as bass or lunge. They will put up a royal battle before being caught. Dried dough balls prove to be good bait, EE Another matter discussed was about the value of other kinds of fish to put into Scugog waters. Pike and pick- erel were named. These fish will live with lunge and bass; but of course would become rivals in the matter of food supply. Pickerel do better in deep water. It was suggested that in future if young fish were supplied by the gov- ernment, they should be placed at the head of the small streams, where they would have a chance to grow and not be devoured by the large fish. Referring to shorter "Josed seasons, it was pointed out that the male bass guarded the spawn, and early fishing meant the capture of the fish before the spawn had hatched. Those present at the meeting weve well pleased as several points were cleared up about which there had heen considerable doubt, The Part Perry boys much appre- 'clate the fine spirit shown by the Oshawa sportsmen in coming out here and giving the local organization a start. We shall look forward to the next meeting, BAZAAR AT UTICA An interesting event will take place in Memory Hall, Wednesday after- noon and evening, when the women of nual Bazaar. Gaods of all kinds will be offered for sale. A guessing con- test will be held, the person whose an- swer is nearest correct, will get a prize. Fish pond containing many surprises. Program of musical num- bers. Cafetemta lunch served at all hours. Small admission charge will be asked. The hydro will be installed to the enjoyment of all. COG ------ ------ BLACKSTOCK Miss Florrie Parr has returned to her home' from ~Foronto where she spent several weeks in a convalescent home, We hope her health will be restored, : We are pleased to know that Miss Florence Fair, wo is also convalescing in Toronto is gradually improving. . Miss Lulu Wright, of Toronto is with her parents Mr. and Mrs, O. Wright, © Miss Mary Corley, R.N., of Toronto, is visiting with friends in the village and vicinity, Several relatives of the late Mr, John Bradburn were in Cavan on Sat- urday, attending his funeral which was held from his late residence, Miss Ruby Ramsay Rouse of To- ronto spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs, Herb. Taylor. Miss Marion Oster of Oshawa, is visiting her cousin Mrs. W. Taylor. Sunday visitors were: Mr. and Mrs. John Hamilton and family with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Hamilton of Janetville; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Pascoe and daughter of Enfield at the home of Smith Bros.; Miss Dorothy McBrien and brother Dalton and Mr. Leslie Gibson of Toronto with Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Taylor. Miss Olive Reesor, of Oshawa, at the home of Mrs. John Forder. Misses Vera Forder and Eva Brown attended church service in Oshawa on Sunday evening. Sincere sympathy of the - whole Township is extended to Mrs. R. J. Bruce and family in the sad loss they have so recently sustained in the sud- the United Church will hold their an- den passing of a beloved husband and father, Recent visitors--Mr., and Mrs. N. Mountjoy with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Wannan, Kedron; Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Strong with Mr. and Mrs, John Stone, Columbus. ------ GPW Black and White Show at Port Perry Fair Special arrangements are being made for an Ontario County Holstein exhibit to be held at the Port Perry Fall Fair. All Holsteins must be federally blood tested. Other cattle being exhibited at Port Perry Fair must be blood tested The stables are to be thoroughly cleaned and dis- infected. - OSHAWA COUNCIL FAVORS LEGALIZATION OF SWEEPSTAKES At as rowdy and irresponsible meet- ing as Oshawa's council chambers have probably ever contained, the 1938 city council on record as favoring the legalization of sweepstakes, re- moved the business restrictions on King street East, between Mary and Ritson Road, heard that the city's tax collections are ahead of last year, and passed a by-law providing for 7 o'clock closing of all jewelry stores. The air blue with cigaret smoke and occasional profanity, libellous state- ments flew back and forth like com- pliments at court. * Other business carried out. Requested all employers of labour to allow ex-service men to attend Can- adian Corps Reunion in Toronto in July. Endorsed resolution from St. Cath- arines seeking federal and provincial aid for single unemployed men. EA MRS. MARY BONGARD DIES Mrs. Mary Bongard, mother of R. R. Bongard, Toronto broker, died in Los Angeles in her 97th year. Born at Port Perry, Mrs. Bongard lived here for 64 years, and after the death of her husband moved to Toron- to. She was mother of Robert R. and Charles Bongard, Mrs. Bessie Wayne, | Mrs. Stuart Bruce, Mrs. Mabel Welch, Railway engineers are carefully trained in the laws of safety, says an editorial in the Canadian National Magazine. They do everything in their power to avoid accidents, They cannot, however, swerve their engine from the steel rails on which it must operate, and this fact the motorist seems at times to overlook. Warning bells and lights, watchmen's flags and crossing gates give notice of the approach of trains, yet there are far more accidents caused by automobiles crashing into the side of trains than by trains striking automobiles. It is here that the motorist is required, In one province (Quebec) the law requires that every vehicle come to a full stop before crossing a railway track, The observance of that law would prevent many accidents. It would decrease the crop of grey hairs in the heads of many railroad en- gincers and in some cases, would pro- bably increase their working days. But it is a law which can only be suec- cessful through the co-operation of the motorist and, if one is to judge by actual experiences on the highways, such co-operation is the exception rather than the rule. With another motorist season get- ting well under way it is perhaps timely to stress the importance of "safety first" at all times. Time is important, but the attempt: to save a few seconds in elapsed time, when one is driving a motor car, may be a matter of life and death in more ways than one, Beating the train may seem like thrilling sport to some drivers. But it is the cause of most crossing accidents with their attendant wast- big i co-operation of the] TRUE STORIES BY DR.HG.LITTLER, Cellulose as a Chemical Raw Material SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. Locomotives Cannot Swerve to Avoid Reckless Motorists age of human life and property The railways preach and practice safety at all times and train their em- ployees along these lines. They can- not train the motorist to whom high- way is the free and open road. They can and do, however, ask his co-opera- tion in their attempt to reduce the accident toll as far as possible. The cgreful motorist exercises special caution whenever he approaches a railroad crossing. May his tribe in- crease! Mysterious losses of muskrat traps in nearby marshes were explained to- day when trackmen working on the Canadian National railway spur, an iron spur section, heard a celestial tinkling, looked upward to see a great blue heron flying overhead with a trap and chain dangling from its out- stretched legs. It was the second in- cident of its kind in the past few weeks. Evidently the big marsh birds had stumbled into traps set for musk- rats. HITCH-HIKING ST. BERNARD GOES TO SCHOOL BYTRAIN. From Flanders in Northern Ontario comes this story of a hitch-hiking St. Bernard dog which became a regular passenger on the C.N.R. train between Flanders and La Reine, eight miles down the line, The St. Bernard, having discovered that School Car No. 3 was stationed at La Reine, made a habit of taking the train out of Flanders every day so that he might join the children in their play at recess. MUcH of the progress made in recent years toward better living is due to the chemist. Start- ing with raw materials found in nature, he has created hundreds of new products for our health, com- fort and happiness. _ Working in the twilight realm of atoms and molecules, the chemist has found that cellulose is a fruitful raw material for making a wide variety of beautiful and useful new prod- ucts. A conservative estimate is that this widely-distributed mater- ial is at present put to more than 10,000 uses. 'Cellulose is one of the most plentiful of nature's raw materials. Millions of tons of it are produced cach year as the fibres or frame- ~ work of practically all plants. Cot- ton "linters,""--the short "fuzz" left on the sced after the longer fibres have been removed by ginning, and trees such as the spruce and fir, are the principal sources of cellulose used for chemical pur- poses. Among the more important prod- ucts based on cellulose are rayon and transparent cellulose film. When cellulose is treated with a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids, a product known as nitro- cellulose or pyroxylin is formed, which is the basis for quick- -drying lacquers, © motion picture film, sporting powder, and the pyroxylin plastics which are put to myriad uses -- from scuffless heels for women's shoes to toothbrush handles. Sec leag o (Photo, Canadian Industries Limited) Modern Plastics in Everyday Use ' \ Treated with acetic acid, cotton linters give us another important cellulose derivative used in mak- ing acetate rayon, safety X-ray film, aeroplane window - shields, fountain pens and lamp shades. Take a look at your automobile. The safety glass is made safe through the use of a sheet of trans- parent cellulose plastic sandwiched between two sheets of plate glass. The finish 'is based on cellulose. The leather-like upholstery is a cotton fabric coated with a cell- ulose compound. Likewise the steering wheel may be made from a cellulose "derivative, and the fabric of a recently-developed heavy-duty tire is rayon made from cellulose. Even the new man- made sponge with which you wash your car had its origin, not in the sca, but in the cotton field or forest of towering spruce. The draperies and bed spreads in your home, the washable window shades, your wife's gown, the cem- ent that sticks the soles onto her shoes, her handbag, the colourful talon fastener of her gown, her costume jewelry and toilet articles, the tinted enamel she has on her fingernails, her fountain pen, the waterproof binding on the latest "best seller," the transparent wrap- ping on the candy and other goods you buy, your buttons and buckles, even your fishing tackle, all may have had their origin in the chem- ist's amazing raw material--cell- ulose. sia | \ ) " { a a Th ala Lm a Fn I i Sp he A " IRIE 4 Pr mr A