The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

subscription expires. -§ cents single copy. Watch your label; it tells when your $1.50 per year in advance. PORT PERRY, ~~ EDITORIAL "Such is the patriots Foust, where'er we ream: His firet, best conntry ever is ot heme." PLANNING THE WORK of the municipality for the year. Modern municipal government with many restrictions. All over the country. Municipal Councils have met, and have in-some measure fixed the policy The: councils" are re. «ters first. is very uneven. attends to what. it considers more important mat-- Above all--the present distribution of highways } Central Ontario is almost bare of them, and what we ¢all "The Front" is to have is hedged about was possible. quired to raise the money locally, but the greater _part of it is spent by authorities other than them- selves. . "Year by year additional assessments are ate upon municipalities by the County and Provincial governments; and these assessments are made -- possible by the constant demand that the County be under complete control of the municipalities. There is good reason for this modern tendency for centralization of authority; but it can go too The ultimate will be that munié¢ipal ¢ouncils will become tax gatherers without authority to far, spend. In road building the reason advanced for County . . and Provincial control is that these bodies can co- operatively do better and cheaper work, through expensive machinery which local: municipalities could not afford to buy. This argument is only partly true. quite possible for three .or four adjacent mumi- cipalities to purchase road machinery and use it In this way an additional benefit to--local--ratepayers--could be secured--proper training could be given to local operators of road machinery. Such training is essential in modern _ Without it the municipalities are de- pendent' upon outside help for road improvement. The difficulty in connection with County and Provincial road programs is that they are likely co-operatively. rural life. to be too elaborate and too slow. It is time that the rural atid smaller urban municipalities took a more thorough interest in. local road problems and worked-out-co-operative with prtornied, nov. refusing work for ku Fi > €, ° bu - work your plans. localities. "plans in their own communities. In addition to the fact that County and Pro- -yingjal road programs are often too costly and elahqrate for local requirements, they are often far too slow. When a road is first taken over by the Province, it generally becomes nobody" s child." The local municipality ceases torassume any re- -- --sponsibility;and- the Province t: time, and abuse and none of the glory. Another various "types. Ontario County At heart our people. vices. - It would be avenue of expense is Mothers' Allowance. $2100 per month, or $256,200 per year in Ontario" County alone for these two departments of Gov- and the Province take over projects tht -used--to----crnment-support--Add-te-this the-costof-actual | debenture debt since 1930 of some $37,000, relief, and we are assuming a financial millstone - that may yet drown us. a road such as Solomon could never have dreamed . . hd "Relief" of One hundred 'and ten persons in are on Old "Age Pension or The approximate cost fs people are just as kind and thoughtful as ever they were; but under this new system of care for the poor they are becoming disgusted and hardened. B The trouble is that the whole matter of the distribution of reliéT is becoming too impersonal. Poor people are just as human as any other They are subject to the same virtues and If food drops into their mouths without = effort, they do just the same as children of rich parents--they accept the food as their right. Poor people.also love their children, and when disaster first overtakes them, are self-respecting and anxious to work. But the relief system spoils ORT PERRY ST. ~ 1939 "PORT PERRY COUNCIL The first Siceting of Port Perry' Council for the year-1939, was held in the Treasurer's Otic bers were present and took their declarations of office. Proceedings. were opened with devotional exercises, conducted by Rev. W. J.-H, Smyth. A number of citizens were present at these opening ceremonies. ) : : Reeve Letcher welcomed back the old members, and Mr. F. E. Reesor. . He commented upon the good work of former Councillors J. E. Jackson and H. R. Archer. A general persistence in follow- ing the estimated budgets. was appreciated and proved most bene- ficial in keeping financial affairs in good condition. Some fine improvements were made during 1938 "without much additional burden to the ratepayers. - Notably the improvement on the main business block. _ - Taxes have heen coming in better, been met as they matured. The Reeve pointed out that there has been a reduction of the The waterworks has ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12th, and debenture debts have ce on Monday morning. All mem-|' : SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. " [] a surplus of §4053, and has made oxtensions, built a new reservoir tank, and-given rebates and revised rates. Hydro has a surplus and could "more than redeem the balance of the original bonds (now some $0836) as the surplus is $13,000. Unfortunately this cannot be done as the bonds have not matured, 0° we must go on paying interest on them. On the other hand, the Hydro surplus is invested in bonds which are drawing interest. There has heen a reduction in the amount of outstanding taxes (now $7487.) (1937, $9207) For this pleasing 'condition of finances, Mr. Lejcher gave credit WORKSHOP By "PLANTER" in Down in the basement tinkering away-- "a -) "The Blue Bell" A Tad In his Workshop with There's the wisdom of ages With his models and toys, t He has. made them himself, A wonderful trailer and a h of Since he has for_his guidance the whole of mankind. He is happier here in a world of his own, He is old for his years for he lives in a day no (hought of play. in his fertile mind ; N han a king on his throne, with his own hand and brain, 1 igh-powered planc. > (TEY to the Councillors and to Mr. Maming; who in his official capacity has proved to be & good collector of municipal accounts. For in- stance there are no outstanding local accounts to Hydro, and only 2171 to the: Waterworks. The following letfer was received from the Hydro Commission re this matter: Dear My, Manning,--We vecelved this morning the very credit- these virtues. as we can. It is very easy -- for a road to be Built Tar too expensivefor-loeal-- the fact requirements and local ability to pay. The retort is. that the cost is spread over a wide area, is true, but it is also true that quite frequently there is sevious neglect in certain: unfavored localities, and over production o of roads in favored That can work, thein, The relief system also spoils our own sense 0 of Teepe for providing employment as often A '"'day's work" is much truer charity than free-food with-idleness. ! Councils may not wish to assume completé re- sponsibility for local relief and employment. But t the local council knows more able statement on your Consunters' Accounts Receivable which When there's so much to b fun He gets-lots of frefh air in "Indicated that there were no Hydro-Electric consumers in arrears at this time, This is a most satisfactory condition and one that obtains but seldom In- any municipality. We extend to you' our favourable commendaton on this Achievement and accompany it with Best Wishes for the. New Year. - : Yours very truly, R. M. BOND, - Assistant-Accountant, Municipal Section. The "Chief-Engineer" of al :ehanieal-mar vels; what-chitd-wantsto play To make oneself autos that really can run! Or in chasing his 'model plane Tlying about; And he dreams of to-morrow and plans that he'll be 1 uild? And, besides it's more' trying them out Hig company. FE NOTES The mind should bo trained in such a way that the hands may be happy. * L » Don't-get into the habit of wanting | nel. ~d Included among these were recom- mendations for new buildings and ad- ditional trained and competent person- They recommended treatment of young offenders along Borstal lines, a prison for habitual offenders, and about relief recipients than any other people, and if responsible could and would plan constructively . "to take care of the problem that is now grosing into a public menace. Consider what could be done for local improve: ment in any municipality where relief was ad: Miiistered purely on a wage basis for those who - - i SUGGESTIONS "The Reeve then proceeded to make some suggestions for town betterment. Iirst, he said that he believed that the tax rate could -Hbe reduced one or two mills. __ Next _he thought that a stretch of retread road could he built in the village this year, and preparations made far further construction next year. Several sidewalks need to be Teri: and he thought 'that It is high time that logal inunicipal councils " should win back as rapidly as possible the powers of local administration that rightfully belong to If they do not the. natural result will bo that they will eventually occupy the position of * the old Roman tax gatherers, who had all the - CAN FARMING BE MADE TO PAY? "This is a vital question and as we live in a farming community it is most important to us all. ~ Outstanding ex- amples are seen in the success of Messrs. R. S. McLaughlin and Frank O'Connor. But there another' question enters. These men are wealthy. and they are farmers not of necessity but of hobbies. What about the rank and file of men who are not wealthy and have as their only assets youth and health and abundant ambition, what about these? Again the answer is Yes, and decidedly Yes. Then how should" an individual gol about it to ensure this success? . In "the first place he should see 'what others have done. Lincoln was right when he said fvhat others have done I can do." When Messrs. R. M. Holtby and Robert Walker introduced Holstein cattle into this part of the Eountry they were laughed to scorn but today this breed is: the backbone of our dairy industry. : Do you want to succeed as a farmer with youth, health and ambition as "your only capital? Then «lo not set your standard too high. - Live within your means, If your income is two dollars do not spend four. Live your own individual life. . Have 8 plan then When: some: big mouthed adviser, free: gratis, comes along, tell him that when he makes. a . Success of his own sailing So will be "glad to follow him, but t | then you * intend to follow only the example of successful men and thelr example is . worth fol owing. As a rule a success- ful man is only too glad to tell you.if . youd ask him. Mostly they are too busily engaged in experimenting that 'they do not go around pointing out to you your. defects and mistakes, Do something that nobody else is doing. Use commonsense, You would not advise your son these days to be- "come a horse farrier because hories Are more Hel to become fewer in the -JOSEPH DENNY future than more plentiful and the business-of shoeing horses will not: be s0 Jeafiably as it has been. Raise something that nobody else is rajsing. Be a pioneer. The goods yau produce are consumed, not kept. Go into something that means profit. Do not be afraid to blaze new trails. If you 'are a success others will® follow you Study soil conditions. Don't buy a farm because it has a fine hotise up- on-it. © Many a fine house is built on poor soil to sell the property. A fine house: will not-keep you but a good farm will, Don't live above your means nor try to keep up with the Joneses. It is easier to go up than to come down and the travelling is far more comfortable. Most good farmers need an auto these days. Don't run it to death. Run Lit for business and not for pleasure. Remember gas costs money. ~ You are out to make a silccess. of your under- taking and everytime a wheel goes round it costs sbmething. 4 Read a good farm paper, there are dozens of them. Don't be afraid to spend a dollar on some good book of farming instructions. It may mean a fortune to you. Ask questions. Write to Guelph College for any informas tion you need. They will be delighted to be of service to you. Choose a farm as near to your market as psosible. When you have a good location stick to 'it Te a hin Threé moves equal one fire ambitious man could do an than Se get a8 farm near a good mining locality. Miners are the best paid laborers in this country and 'they spend mostly what they earn and they are willing to pay a good price for a superior article, There are so many good mining districts opening up in this country that a determined man with youth, health and ambition could make a decided success in any of them. Canada 'is another name for oppor- tunity. When you succeed not only .~ you reap "the benefit but all vo neighbours come under its benign in- The reason so many fail is because they have their wishbone fluence. where their backbone should be. Let us then be up and doing Nor our onward course abate, Still achieving, still pursuing Learn to labour and to wait. Santa Claus Fund in co-operation with Christmas Fair, under auspices of Ligns Club, "Per Perry Business December 15 and 17, Collected by H. G, Hutcheson. 11. 60 |" Receipta Men's Association. eould-be done this yeay. too anuch in life. Opportunity may knock at your door, and may find you so loaded with wants that you cannot take on the job of making a success in life,. -- * * . = Ambition to beat some other fellow may be a good. stimulant; but it can be overdone, and can make you very proper supervision for pavoléd prison- ers, 5 As yet little has been done to im- this glaring and Waste." trathefs! Whona deplorable He also suggested that the open ditches on Queen Street be tiled and filled level with the pavement, He dealt with the improvement of the waterfront, and of that more will be said further on in the report. Renovating of the Town Hall was mentioned. A rebate In water rates was suggested. Turning to a, Holtby, the Reeve asked for his ---- First to be considered was-the waterfront, and Mr. Holtby sug- gested that the Council journey to- Midland to see the park im- miserable. It may even unfit you for your life work. The great thing in life is the job you afe doing. Do that well, and do the next job well, and the next, and the next. Success will largely take care of itself. N J I <- REPEATERS COST MONEY provement that had been made there. Port Perry is not far from Toronto, and if we make proper provision for the tourist- trade the waterfront-can become a real asset. Mr. Holtby also referred to the road and sidewalk building | that is necessary. Mr, Jos.. Baird, followed with the suggestign that Port Perry advertise, and that we take advantage of our natural resources in providing winter sports as well as.summer attractions for tourists. Mr. Bridger spoke of his interest in waterfront improvement and said that he felt that there should be fuller co-operation from the Business Men's: Association and the Service Club. =~ He re- ferred to the excellent work done by Mr. Archer' when 'he was in the Council. Mr. Reesor, the new member this" year, said that he came back because of his interest in the village, and would give his best ser- vice during the year. Mr. Hutcheson congratulated the Council upon its good fin- ancial standing, and Mr. Manning upon the fine way in which the books of the town are kept. 'Referring to the waterfront he told of the work that had been done in former years, when much was ¢| done for clean-up by private citizens. Mr. Weir expressed himself as pleased with the recent, im- provement on Queen Street and elsewhere in Port Perry. Mr. Farmer suggested the formation of a iki commit- tee re waterfront improvement, with members of the Business Men's 'Association dnd the Lions Club to sit in with the Council Grant, Corp. Port Perry .... + 26.00 in- the formation of: 4 long term plan. He also spoke of the Wed- Christmas Fair Board ........ 40.00 nesday afternoon bees when the men of the town had a close up Business Men's Association . ©. 26.00 | acquaintance with the work to be done at the waterfront. Lions Club, Port Perry ........ 20.00 Mr. Dix said he had moved to Port Perry seven years ago and : ---- | had never regretted the move. This remark received hearty ap- $181.60 | plause. Deficit made up by Business Men's = Mr. Geo. A. McMillan introduced the subject of history of Association ........i.0.ee 17.06 | Ontario County-being prepared by Dr. Kaiser, and suggested that ----_|a committee be named by the Council to cé-operate in this work. . --. $198.66 Mr, Bowes was then asked to speak of various town matters. 3 : He dealt chiefly with proposed waterfront improvements, and pro- Expenditures duced a clear chart of the possibilities along this line, For some Mallabar Costumes ..........$ 7.60) months he has been working with Mr, McArthur of the Dominion Whitby Band «.....i0 oven vie 16.00 Dapartment of Public Works, Unfortunately Mr. McArthur died Sheriff Thompson for trees .... 16.00 racantly ; but his note book held data from which a report can be Lake Scugog Lumber Co. ..... 144| made to the Dominion Government. National Grocers ...........: 3161.14 This report Mr. Bowes is preparing togethér with a blue print] Observer Office ........ veeeens 8001 showing waterfront development and possibilities. LR. Bentley \.vonvvveeniinns 4.92 The speaker pointed to Kingsville and Harold as examples of W. L. Parrish ...........oo000 B8lywhat can be done in lessening the local tax rafe by making im- : ~------ | provements such as are now being suggested for Port Perry. In '$198.66 those municipalities the improved property is paying one-third @G. F. Manning, Treas ---- ; «| of the local tax rate and will continue to do so, As an evidence of the value of even a very rough survey of stor MEYF . Port P possibilities, Mr, Bowes stated that almost immediate- Sonfhy=--"Can IT have the wishbone, | ly after the first draft of waterfront conditions had-heén made, a Mother?" Aly man purchased a parcel of land north of "the Lake Mother -- "Not until you've eaten your spinach." Soniny--"Yes, but 1 wanted to wish| "_ I didn't have to eat it." - Scugog Lumber and Coal Co. [ice house, and 'had proceeded to clean up the lot and improve it. Formerly this dot had'been looked upon as worthless. (Continued on back page) » Ne- t ALA Fe _Failure of Canada to come to grips with penal reform is a tragic and ex- pensive form of Public waste. Apart from the loss of useful human material occasioned by a system that does little or nothing te "reform" and rehabilitate those whosrun foul of the Jaw, there is also economic waste. In Archambault Royal Commission report on the Penal System of Canada an attempt was made to show the dollars and cents cost of looking after "repeaters" in Canadian penal institu. tions. The records of 181 prisoners were studied: These men had been con- victed no less than 3434 times. The average cost 'for each conviction was $048. The average cost of these con- vietlons per prison was $18,005. The total time. these men had spent in jalls. and reformatories- was - 553 years, The time they had spent in penitentiaries was 1483 years. To maintain these men in these in- stitutions cost taxpayers $1,348,000. This works out on average at $1463 for each prisoner kept in jail or re- formatory and $5984 for each one in a penetentiary. Without reckoning the:loss occasion- cd, the funds contributed to the sup- port of dependents, or the economic loss. by withdrawing this, each person from human society and productivity, the total cost to country of these 181 "cecidivists" would be just over $4.6 millions, The total cost for each prisoner is $25, 463. The conclusion reached pe the com- inission report is this: "One can bnly conjecture what would he the result of a similar com. plication in regard to our -8,000 de- cidivists, but the facts herein disclosed are a convincing proof that a prison system that on the whole returns prisoners to society worse than when received into custody, fails in its func- tion 'to protect -society and, on the other hand, contributes heavily to the economic burdens to be borne by the taxpayers." Thefommission made pacific recom- nfendations to improve this situation } and alleviate this Public Waste, BODY. CALIFORNIA INSTI TUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Albert Einstein [ am glad to see you before me, a flourishing band of young people who have chosen ADplied. selene as a pro- -fession-- Ad I could sing a hymn of praise with the refrain of the splendid progress in applied science that we have already made, and the enormous further pro- gress that you will bring about. We are indeed in the era and also in the native land of applied science. But it lies far from my thought to speak in this way. Much more, I am reminded. in this connection' of the young man who had married a not very attractive wife and was asked whether or not he was happy. He answered thus: "If I wished to speak So is it also with me. Just consider a quite uncivilized Indian, whether his experience is less rich and happy than that of the average civilized man. | hardly think so. There lies a deep meaning in the fact that the children of all civilized countries arc so fond of playing "Indians." Why does this magnificent applied science, which saves work and makes life easier, bring us so little happi- ness? cause we have not yet learned to Make a sensible use of it. In war, it serves that we may poison and mutilate each other. + In peace it has made our lives hurried and un- certain. Instead of freeing us in great labor, it has made men into the slaves of machinery, who for the most part complete their monotonous long day's work with disgust, and must contin- ually tremble for their poor rations. You will be thinking that the old man sings an ugly song. ever, with a good purpose, in order to point out a consequence. 2 derstand about applied ior in 7% that. your work may increase man's blessings. and his fate must always forir the chief interest of all technical en- Inbor and the distribution of goods-- in order that the creations of our mind: shall be a blessing and not a curse to mankind. your diagrams and equations, 'plement these recommendations and pave the way toward elimination of Public © the truth, then I would have to lie." * measure from spiritually exhausting ° deavours, concern for the great un- solved problems of the organization of > The_simple answer rups--be- I do it, how- ". Concern for 'man himself - Never forgot this in the midst of =~ ADDRESS BEFORE STUDENT 1 ts Sr SE