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Watch your tel; 8 tulle when our "subacription expires. - $1. 50 per year in advance. 5 cents single copy. LR AY Bal DERIVES SUMO a PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 16th, 1 "Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam: His first, best country ever is at home." - ; DOING GUR OWN ENFORCING Most of us don't break laws deliberately, Near-- ly all.of us do break them by neglect. . Take the mattér of shovelling snow tom the sidewalks in front of our premises. Dame nature relents' from- her harshness every little while-- and thaws out 3 bit. Then we have a few inches of _slush on the sidewalks. Do'we clean those walks, while they can be cleaned? We do not." We are + like" the man who had a leaky barn roof--when, When it was it was dry he didn't need to fix it. wet he couldn't fix it." Dame hature," notng our neglect, freezes that trampled - slush into - slippery --hills--and-- hollows -- that sets us all valving as if we had peas in our shoes. That is only one example of the way we treat <.our laws. Take another case, Pretty soon the accumulation of the winter months will have to be - carted away. Some folk will see that it goes to the proper dump and that it is distrbuted in the proper way. They will burn what ¢an be burned, and bury what offal will create disease if left to rot in the open. Some folk don't.care what be: comes of the rubbish : so long as they can get rid of "it. Fishing "and hunting laws are passed so that ' "there may be something left to fish and hunt. Some people, are of the opinion that they are simply a set of rules to bother fishermen and hunters, and proceed to break as many rules as "= can safely-be broken. One might go on somewhat indefinitely as to our treatment of laws passed for our protection and welfare." But we go on in careless indifference breaking or 'neglecting even the simplest "and wisest of laws, Take one more case. Our behaviour at the Fall Fairs, when, in spite of "the fact that there is "ample and comfortable #@ccommodation on "the grand stand, hundreds of people crowd on the race track to save a dime-and possibly to lose their lives or cause the injury or death of a fellow human being. ~~ We are so indifferent to law that there seems to be no alternative but to bring in the Provineial © police to. enforce a regulation that should be ob- served with: thankfulness by everybody: Laws should be obeyed, even if they seem burdensome. proper procedure i is to have them repealed. Break-~ ing a-law only causes the passing of more strin- gent laws. We should do our own enforcing, nr >ed Eo THE GREAT MUST DIE . As we look about us, there are people whom ' we cannot help envying. They occupy the centre of the stage. ly in the affairs of men. They have the power gram of their lives, . details. Where laws are unjust, the only ~~ "hours for their members. What they say and do counts large- _ * Circumstances, ability, and industry have com- J bined to fit thése people for the setting in which they find themselves, and for the duties they must perform. Their visions have mapped the 'pro- They have become a force that removes obstacles, endures hardships, and attracts. what is essential to the success 8 of their enterprise. ge Daily they enlarge the circle of their influence. As the years pass their power grows, until the purpose of their being is accomplished. And then, because the battle is won, because the purpose is accomplished; because the struggle has taken its toll; and the passing years have sapped their vitality-- : "The great must die. . Nothing can stop this ripening of the human race--this completing of the task assigned to men. Nothing can stop the endless and felontisse change as men move to the "One far-off, Dif¥fine event To which the whole creation moves." The great must die. red INFORAMTION NEEDED - In another column appears an editorial from the "Financial Post", which points to an important fact--only persons 'who are employable can be * employed. The inference of the editorial is that there is considerable employment that could be given in _ Canada, if people could do. the work required. That general statement should be supplied with What kinds of employment ar? available, and what qualifications are required to fill the positions offered? . It should be possible to broadcast.this informa- tion through the agency of the Bureau of Statistics. Annual reports 'after the fact may be interesting; but they are-of little value in solving the unemployment problem. g Schools and colleges are full of young people who are about to enter the world in search of em- ployment. Have they had any information as to where employment is to be found, or what "abilities are to be developed to be profitably used? "It is very doubtful in the average school, although ---- some city schools do give some attention to this .phase of educatjon. Labor unions spend much time and- energy en- deavouring to. secure more money. and shorter So far as we know no attempt has been made of late years by Unions 'to improve the efficiency of the warkers. The apprenticeship system has broken down, . and specialization has robbed the average worker ~ of any thorough knowledge of a trade or business. Without any dictatorship, it is time that some _direction should be given as to industrial, agri- cultural, and professional requirements of service += 4 "tion and harsh measures. to see visions and make them come true. are the great of ently They as in Cgrmada; ~~ IDEAL GOVERNMENT (having -won first place at the County Joseph Denny ! We have observed forms of govern- ment that were mot ideal. In ancient Jewish history Solomon attained im- restige and power. at the ex: the Spoils Sa goon as opportunity pre- sents' itself. . Things will never be any better so long as men are governed by. any other pense of his subjects by heavy taxa- When his son reigned his people urged for - kinder treatment but the young mon- arch befofe answering their "appeal listened, to the voice of his aged and youthful counsellors.' The aged ones " advised kinder treatment, the younger ones advocated-that ever harsher con- ditions 'be adopted and the king, un- fortunately for him, allowed the voice of his youthful advisers to prevail and he consequently lost one- fifth of his kingdom. When the Czar regime was in power in Russia the peasants were used very} cruelly and today the so-called work- ing men rule but are the conditions of the underdog any better? If the stories that leak through to us are 50%, true then the lot of the Russions is' ten times swor#e in spite of all the assertions. of their Soviet hirelings who 'try.to stuff their propoganda on all who are foolish enough to listen: The party system in our democratic form of goverhnjent is 'the nearest ap- "proach to ideal government because one party was: supopsed to watch 'the other to prevent abuses. But such a "form of government. is likely to he spoiled by intrigues and spoilation and the electorate have to pay | the price. Then there are such things as spoils of office. Each party is always point- ing out the defects of the other but the faults of the vanquished are just as likely to be adopted by the victor so ~that-conditions-remain-unchanged ex- cept that a different group.gather up But the "golden rule --We form our; Royal Commissions at great cost, but Tothing ever comes from- them, 'and why? Because the party in power is afraid of hurting the feelings of some of its followers and thus lase out at the next election. Everyone says: "Yes, we need reforms but do not try and' reform me. Get after the other fellow but lét me alone." We can seo the defects of others.but we cannot see our own. We all want to see things different but we dfe unwilling to shoulder any sacrifice ourselves. If the other man pays the price, all well, and good, but not us. Let us alone. When 'all say that what good can be dccom- plished? We shall none of us get anywhere either in 'government or anything else unless and until we learn to do. to.others "as we would they should do to us." . If such a form of government could be inaugurated and if all,-governed and the ones that govern, worked along these lines: we would have success from the very be- ginning. If not we will still go round and round in the vicious circle, for any other form of governmefit is doomed to. failure. Po 4 * 4 Public Speaking Contest. At the District Public Speaking Contest held at the Normal School in Taronto. this year, Jack McCollum, who represented Ormtario County, Contest at Cannington) tied, for first place with Rosemary Davidson, of Thistletown, who represented' York County, After re-judging the speak- ers for the third time and still finding the two speakers tied it was féund necessary to hold a later competition. The two competitors met a few weeks Hater-agairr-at-the-Normat-School-a Many Opportunities Exist for Well Trained and Compolent Young Mean There are many jobs in Canada waiting for young men as soon as they demonstrate the "ability to-do them, according to a recent editorial of the Financial Post, and there are many elderly men in business and in the pr JOBS FOR i 1939 They hold no definite positions or ap- pointments. ~ They are in business for themselves and "take what comes to them on the basis of their accomplish ment and record. Younger men can and will supplant them but only as they create a feeling of confidence in - | themselves. SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and' Publisher. | miss HAZEL COCKBURN A wid A few davis ago Miss Hadel Cockburn went about her home duties, and her duties at the Library, quite unconscious of the fact that life was soon to close for her, On Wednesday of last week she complained that she did not feel very well, and stayed in the house; but did not remain jn bed. Home remedies were used for what was thought to bé an attack, of indigestion. Her family urged that the doctor be sent for; but . Miss Cockburn did not think that the illness was sefious. On Sunday morning, however, things had evidently taken a turn for the worse. The doctor arrived; and it was found that pneumonia had set in. Breathing became ditlicult,-and the heart. was found to be weak. . An oxygen tent was procured from Toronto, and for a time it was hoped that life would be saved. But at four o'clock' 'DIES SUDDENLY . ~ SN TR te a fessions who would like to retire as soon as young men can be trained to take over their jobs or responsibilities. The Editorial follows: Youth problems are forethese days. Political leaders, educatjonists, scr- vice organizations, churches and public spirited citizens are rightly empha- sizing the need for youth leadership if Canada is to harness the brains, en- thusiasm, the genius and the brawn of our young men and women. Two young Canadians who have em- phasized youth problems during the week are Col. George Drew and C. George McCullagh. Both are young men, both paint an arresting picture of the need for giving youth a chance; the need for turning potential and wasting assets into producticy man- power. - much to the Lor es - But thete is another equally im- portant side to the youth: problem. It is not sufficient that younger] men be given a chance --it iz of even greater importance that young men prove themselves worthy of appoint- ments and promotions. There are countless jobs ready and waiting to be tackled in Canad today . « + Youth leadership must place empha- &is therefore on the need fog self-help, the need for development and strengthening of moral fibres; and need for wider use and application ot apprenticeship training, the need for making sure that youth knows how to stand on its own feet and make its own avay in life no matter how difficult the path or the circumstances. For example, a Canadian who would rank as one of the twelve leading busi- nessmen in the country started out as a bank Jerk at a very low-salary. He found out that some small merchants could not afford to keep a bookkeeper. He arranged to keep their books after banking hours. He got a small fee for this work but he got something ot much greater value through the ap- | plication of initiative and resourceful- ness to the work inhand. ~~ It is a mistake to preach to'youth that they are unfortunate in starting careers at times like these. There is a place todays for every young man who will exercise qualities of resource- fulness and initiative such as most of today's leaders had to exerdise in their youth, The rewards that are offered thes dare probably who sue on Monday, March 13th, the unfortunate young woman passed away. Miss Cockburn was well known and much' beloved by many folk about town. Her cheerful presence in the Public Library was much appreciated. She was kind to the children who learned to love her for her thoughtfulness. She served in the Library Ww ell on to fourteen years altogether. In the Church of the As pnelthe, Sins Cockburn was a depend- able and active member. She taught a Sunday School class, sang in the choir, and was an assistant in the Junior W. A Her religion was a vital and happy force in her life. One beautiful accomplishment blessed Miss Cockburn's life. She loved the violin and could play it beautifully. At home she will be missed sorely. Her cheerful disposition and practical helpfulness made her life essential to the happiness of the home. Her sudden passing-is-a- very serious shock to the family, and the sincere sympathy of the community iy extended to the bereaved father, brothers and sisters. Miss Cockburn leaves to mori her loss; her father, Mr. J. C. Cockburn; two sisters, Madeline of. Port Perry. and May, Toronto; and two brothers, Major both of Toronto. "The funeral service was conducted at the family residence on Wednesday, by Rev. J. C. Clough. Interment was made at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, March 15th. whenever and wherever --young-- show the ability the initiaive and the resourcefulness to do-them.--- Heh Even in the darkest days of a"de- pression it is never literally true that there are only so many jobs to go around. Every young man who by his jnitiaive and resource creates some- thing not, only" makes employment for {himself but often for others as well. Promotion and success come from accomplishment. CIE I . There are many elderly men in business today who ire prepared to retire and indeed would like to do-so, but 'whose services are in constant de- | mand because younger men have not shown their ability to take over their jobs or responsibilities. --Many leading-sur EAT are seventy years of age or older spoke to them in Hart House at 1 p.m. Tuesday, and 7.30 p.m. he ad- dressed -the Toronto Branch of the American - Society of Mechanical En- gineers on Modern Steam Generators, tor greater than at any previous time, -- And youth le adership must also re- cognize the need for attacking the problem at its source. Unless basic conditions in Canada are sound, unless budgets ave balaiiced, confidence re- established, there will be no assurance of an increasing number of jobs. The chief source of employment and? opportunity in Canada is from companies, organizations, and from business large and small, operated along sound. and profitable lines. Whenever excessive taxation and lack of confidence. impair the ability of a concern to operate profitably, oppor- tunities for present and futbre em- ployment dry up. |__These are the fundamentals of any | youth leadership movement in Canada. and 1938 inclusive. It is alleged he made tax collections, issued receipts for the money but failed' to turn in the cash to the 'township. In 1938 he was "appointed clerk-| Ross Cockburn; and Russell Cockburn Juveniles are Still 'Winning Yodre 4.3 in favor of Port That was a hurry call to the Midland-Port Perry game belween the Juveniles of these places. But the attendance gave ample evidence of the keen. interest that_has been aroused-by the Port Perry Lions Juven- . iles in their climb toward the Juvenile Cian in Ontario. The crowd was well satified with the game. The contending teams put on a good, clean show -- and a fast one. There were only a couple of penalties, which was a pretty good record when one considers. the prize at stake. . gave their speeches again.- This time the tie was broken, the first place be- ing awarded to Rosemary Davidson, with Jack McCollum a close second. Jack is pupil of -Miss N. Shiowden, teacher of 8. 8S. No. 3, Scugog. Rosemary Davidson will represent this district at the Provincial Contest to be held during Easter week at Con- vocation Hall, Toronto. The winning speech was entitled "Responsibility" and was very clearly and ably given. Jack McCollum's speech was on Canada's Great Assets; also splendid- ly rendered. Representatives from Peel, Victoria and Simcoe spoke on varied subjects, each speaker being a credit to the County they represented. These young folk are paving the way for the future prominent young peoplé of tomorrow, and show what great progress is being made in the schools in such an important subject as 'public|" speaking. Ho Prof. A. G. Christie Spoke in Toronto his Week President A. G. Christie of the American Society of Mechanical En. gineers returned to his alma mater Lto address the engineering students of the University of Toronto onthe sub- ject, "Creative Engineering." He AREA cet ed also in Hart House." Professor of mechanical engineering at Johns Hopkins University, Balti- more, he is more widely, known throughout the world for his work in "| the désigning of power plants. .He was born in Manchester, Ont., a son of the late. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Christie. He graduated in science from the University of Toronto in 1901 and 'received "his. M.E. degree from the university here in 1913. T. J. Sager Arrested (Oshawa Daily Times) CHARGED WITH TAKING: OVER $3000 WHILE IN TAX: COLLECT- OR'S POST . . T. J. Sager; clork- treasurer and former tax collector of Reach Town- ship, was arrested early on Monday by Provincial Constable' W. H. Clark of Oshawa charged" with embezzlement of approximately $8,000 in township funds. The arrest of Sager who lives in Prince Albert, occurred in Port Perry. He was taken to the County jail at Whitby. He has since been re- leased on bail. Sager, who is a married man [6 years old, was appointed tax collector in 1931. The alleged defalcations are said to have "occurred between 1034 ' ) treasurer of Reach township, succeed |= ing' W. F. Dobson in that position. collector on assuming the new post. The alleged shortage was: discoyered during the past week and his arrést followed. 2 Investigations were conducted by Provincial Officer Clark.' Further in- vestigations and a complete audit are being conducted to ascertain the exact amount of the shortage. b> Port Perry Decides to Retain Bell Phones The following resolution was passed at the regular meeting of Port Perry Council on Tuesday evening: "That our present Bell Telephone Co. system js very satisfactory, and that we do not wish to change to the Woodbridge Vaughan Telephone. sys- tem. tnd -- Fourteen Long Years Mandy': "Boy, dat sho am some ring. What size is-de-diamond 7" Lig , Rastus: "Dat _am_de_fo'teen-yeah installment size)! - He relinquished his. position. as tax]. When penalties were imposed, it brought out the fact that the teams were. very evenly matched. They are fast skaters and play good combination. At the beginning of the game Port kept the visitors busy de- * fending their goal, but the Midland goalie did good ° 'work, and kept out a lot of close shots. _ The fia) score was 4 to 3 in favor of Port. Operation SA Word was received by Mr. Jas. Owen from the hospital in Toronto on Tuesday afternoon, stating that a tumor had been successfully removed from the brain of Mr. Glen Owen. If no complications: set in- Glen's recovery will be complete. This § is good news. ~ he z een - TY ST Se Still Demanding a $2.50 Radio License Fieonard W-. Brockington, Chairman of the _ : dian Broadcasting Corporation, is contending that if the $2.50 license fee were abolished, the Corporation would be left tothe caprice of politics, and if the fee were to be reduced to $2.00 there would be a curtail- . "ment of the national services in" C. B.C. broadcasting,