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Watch your label; it 'tolls when your subscription expires. $1.50 per year in advance. EDITORIAL . *Such ls the patriots boast, -where'er we roam: His first, best country ever is at home." * REPAIRING THE DESTRUCTION t Franco, the present master of Spain has de: damage." There is a lot of good sense in that move. I the Germans had been compelled to-repair the de struction they had wrought and caused during the world war, there would have been a real basis of justice in the conditions imposed. The trouble with the most victors is that they become too anxious to exercise the .powers o victory. That was the troublé' with the Treaty of Versailles: instead of demanding repair of de struction, it imposed excessive penalties. were penalties that have rankled in the minds o the defeated and have not been paid. Jf the men who goose-stepped into action for killing and destruction had been required to: shed . their- military glory; and, with pick and shovel with shears and sheer strength and with | Co hammer and trowel rebuild what shot and shell 3 had blown to pieces; that would have been a sight to behold, and a lesson the world sorely fill shell holesy 'remove the barb wire entanglements, | x needs to learn, mothers' buried their dead; and 'without hope. foolishness and greed. and shovel each year for fifteen days would under needs. hand blisters, muscle hardening and brain- clear ance that would do the whole world good. If we must have dictatorships, let us_have fob that 'demand construction, not destruction. 1 - creed that "All men between 18 and 50 must give 16 days work yearly to repair and poy for war They i - All down through the ages alent bullies dressed : up like heroes have sacrificed the lives. of others, and have destroyed the property of others. Their. 'victories have been acclaimed while weeping' and discouraged fathers faced added burdens with weaker hands What a country this or any other could become if every -man were compelled to give fifteen days a year td. repair the damage caused by ns, The grasping mililonaire who handled a pick stand better what it is like to put in ten hours of heavy labour for wages that bly meet simple Such a man would go. through 1 a course of " ~. THE MEN OVER FORTY - _ In these days when machinery has so greatly - reduced the need for physical strength, and when salesmanship and experience count for so much, t it seems ridiculous to speak of men over forty being unemployable, There has grownup a ruthlessness in Foy * that has no care for the needs and happiness of humanity. Efficiency in . mechanical production can cost too much if it displaces men at the peak of their family responsibilities. - Such 'an action disrupts the buying market. No pay means no buying, and what has heen gained (it anything) f by production efficiency may easily be lost by lack of market for the goods produced. This matter-of employing men over forty may not seem to affect a district like Port Perry. But that is not true. Ideas of this type are simply the outgrowth of repetition. They become cur- . rent because we repeat them without thinking. What happens is that some efficiency expert makes his scientific tests of speed and accuracy of production, He turns in his report as dog- _ matically as he would turn in a report about the amount of iron which may be extracted from a ton of ore. He finds that men of 38 are~016 more ~~ |~ efficient than men of 41. That is the way his tested batch' turned out. When science makes such a pronouncement what are you going to do about it in face of the demand for dividends? Of" course men over forty must go. But men are not iron ore, and cannot be tested - in "this mathematical manner. There are a hun- - dred influences that can alter that report, so that responsibility and experience WAY. far oul oie - manual dexterity. The fact is that we are all Wining fron nu wrong premise both as employers and employees, if we merely-wish to grasp much and give little: ' "If 'we are merely going to employ. the young - because they can be hired cheaply, and may rapid- ~ ly be turned into kh n machines, we need not e be surprised if they ho clock-watching ma- chines with automatic brakes and stops. - f * MODERN A father debated recently whether to leave his offspring well off or to furnish .them with a good education. He decided on the latter course for the following reasons: --To-leave them-well off .often swells the children's heads as well as their " pockets, That" riches take to them- h selves and fly away. What is termed wealth today might easily be dross to- morrow. That unless one learns how . . to .achieve competence the riches -acquired- by bequest or gift often do the possessor more harm than good. Education these days is a most use- ful commodity. It means more than the three R's, the educational equip- ment of the most of our foreparents, -- Education in- those days of illiteracy 3 was very elementary. It-was possible, not so very many years ago; to have all the knowledge the 'world Possessed, reposed in one individual. Those days however, are gone, Knowledge means a life time of deep study, 80 Rkiples it has all become. x So that a parent, if ne Would « hy Ye his money are your cash but education you acquire. the uppermost trustees. These ity. schools, and wi everything else they will be in "Joseph Denny best for his child, should see that he gets a good education. of quick rich schemes, when a fool and all the 'ingenuity that on& possesses to hang on to the little he has saved, and then some. -A_good Wolein sleuth should be The pupils should have their school- ing in well-equpiped, 'well ventilated fare so that when they are through with the best anywhere. grave. EDUCATION An unusual story comes from one of our local schools fhat is' well worth repéating: The question at a rate- payers meeting was whether elec- tricity should be installed in the yehoa) SE . heat a race. People may steal Most of .the EW after a r a heated discussion, decided against it, although a lantern used for the oc- casion went out, and it was difficult to see. Then one of the men was heard to -remark: "We did not have 'elec- tricity when we went to school." In these days soon parted, it needs 4 they, cannot steal the "have been' able ' to 2, thought of our school e trustees should be the most progressive in the commun- Ns -- The children should have the best equipment possible, in bodks to acquire .the knowledge taught by a teacher, not the cheapest but the very best that can be obtained. ~The installation would have cost the ratepayers nothing, for 'the local Wom- |' en's Institute had agreed to install the electricity. The Government agrees to pay half the installation. and. half the service charge. The increase of a few cents per thousand dollars was]: supposedly the 'reason for the rate- payers' objection. AQUATIC SPORTS The conservation of the eye sight of te Sion 8 mt enter nto the]: This year's events, under the chair- h, were i 4 | manship of Rev. J. C. Clough, De 1 Shes sho oppose run off according to schedule, and rte amir L Lona es proved to be a thoroughly interesting th plenty of light, and conducive to their wel- a position to compete : exhibition of water sports. "The out- The Head co social time on. home of Mr. an lawn will be | SCUGOG --_ The evening service next Sunday will be held in the Head Church. The Centre service will be at 11.30 a.m. _ The choir sang a couple of selections . + Sunday evening which helps to make the service more enjoyable. ; 'Masters. Tommy and Bobbie Dyer, of Toronto, are spending a couple of weeks in the fresh air and sun shine at the parsonage, - Mr. and Mrs. C. Ptolemy and little Barbara Ann spent the week end with her parents Mr, and Mrs. A. Prentice. Mr, Alton Mark has started with ¢ his threshing machine on fall wheat ! and rye which is turning out very = good. EL] Mr, and Mrs,. 'William * Littler of Orillia, spent the past weéck iwth their daughter Mrs. W. Dodsley, theh on Ii Saturday the family all gathered at N "Mrs. Dodsely's to celebrate with them ~ their 60th wedding anniversary, re- latives coming from Orillia and To: ronto, Scugog "friends 'wish them al casion. busy painting Sympathy is also to Messrs, the most of he Island where She leaves her Herbert and S Davey and H. Mrs. R. Wells, many mora: years of: Happisess to- gether, ; ' grandchildren, son. Games conducted followed by the serving of weiners, ice cream and pop. Sounds very good--let's go! Mr. Ed Balfour. of Port Perry is Chirch--a, wonderful improvement. Wannamaker in the loss of his wife, loss of their mother, who passed away on Monday night after several years -|of'ill health. Mrs. Wannamaker lived sister, Mrs, Pettet, Scugog; Mrs. Ww. Mr, Wm. Hodgson, Oshawa; and six standing number was staged by Harry Canty, Ontario Diving Chafipion, whose dives were most spectacular and acrobatic. A group of swimmers and canoeists came up from Wallace Point, near Peterboro, and carried of a num- Miss Clara Hardy visited her cousin Miss Katie Widden recently. Mr. and Mrs. C. Mills, Cecil and Mildred, Mr. Roy Hope and Miss L. Wells, motored to Balsover on Sunday to visit Mrs, Mills' sister. Scugog was well represented at Port Perry's Sports. Day on Monday. mmunity are having 5 Friday evening at the d Mrs. T. Redman; The ighted up for the oc- and contests will be show, our own folk took their share. The dog racing and canoe tilting divided the honours in the local even- cousin Yvonne Milner last week. ings.. Announcér Jackson made good Mr. and Mrs. G. Nile and Senghiss, use of the Farmer Sound System, Miss Marie Sweetman visited her outside of the Centre ORT PERRY STA PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1939 Lo. but.in.these games came out- gecond best,' : 7 The first game was between Nestleton and Eden, the former winning by a score of 6 to 3. brought Nestleton face to face with Seagrave, the local champions, By good playing and good luck Nestleton - won again-by a score of 6 to 2.7 ~ RACE HORSE DIES BEFORE THE In the Horsé Races an unfortunate loss came to J. Sutherland. of -Peterboro, when his _horse- Harvester" died just before the race. ber of prizes; but, as the list will Port Perry Enjoyed Itself Friends of this Community from Far and Near Came to Join in the Fun of Our Eighth Annual Sports Day 'THE BUSINESS MEN PUT ON A GOOD SHOW In spite of the fact that within a radius of fifty miles there were four .big Civic Holiday demonstrations, Port Perry held its own in good style at eighth annual Sports Day. The attendance was well up to the mark. The Ontario Regiment Band gave the best of good service. The outstanding features were Aquatic Sports in the morning, Horse Races and Hardball at the Fair Grounds i in the afternoon, and the Street Fair and Dance at night. The morning program was specially interesting because of the per- formance given by Harry Canty, of Central Y.M.C.A., Toronto. some very clever diving, displaying the Half Gaynor, Full Gaynor and Half Twist, Back Cutaway, and Maulberg. The Y.M.C.A. boys also'gave a Life Saving demonstration, Quick Action Saved a Little Girl from Drown - Quick action on: the part of Rev. J. C. Clough saved the life of a little girl who entered a swivhmiig contest, but, on account of a physical defect, collapsed in the water. Jumped in in and brought the girl to safety. With a little First-Aid attention the girl was soon all right. {ET A SURPRISE FOR HARDBALL FANS The Hardball Games provided a real surprise, Seagrave has Been winning everything in sight this year; There were three teams competing--Nestleton, Eden, and Sea- "THE SAILBOAT RACE DANCE AND The grand finale was the Street Falr and Dance. - ~ with the three clowns in charge. Toronto; 2 E. Barker, Oshawa; 3 Jack McReynolds, Oshawa, 'Men's Swim--1 Stan McBride, Pet- erboro;. 2 Jack Brooks, Toronto. Ladies' Swim--1 Joan Hayden, 2 Beth Griffen, . v Under Water Swim--1 Earl Card- well, Peterboro; 2 John BRU; Port Perry. Long Plunge--1 Stan McBride, 2 J. Halward, Cannington. Men's Canoe Race, single--1 Herb. Cardwell, Wallace's Point; 2 Bill, Hogan, Peterboro. Ladies' Canoe Race, ginglo--1 Mrs. Cardwell, Wallace's Point; 2 Mrs. Geo. Hood, Scugog. Men's Double Canoe®Race--1 Herb Cardwell and Mill Hogan; 2 Stan Mc- of -Oshawa;-visited-their-aunt-Mrs;-R: | Which-added. greatly to an understand. Carter over the week end. ing interest 'for the spectators. Mr. and Mrs: 'A. Mark, Marilene, Swimming Races: : Boys, 11 and under--1 Geo. Wari- Mr, and Mrs, Geo. Schell and Mrs. W. Mark, visited Mrs, Mark's daughter |dely 2 Bill Taylor, Toronto; 8 John Mrs, Brunt; at Enniskillen, on Sunday. | Gatenby. Girls, 11 and A ides Mr. and Mrs. H. Carnochan, and family visited his parents Mr. "and | Waridel - Boys, 14. and under--1 Jimmy Tay- Mrs: T. Carriochan'at 'Shirley on Sun- lor, Scugog; 2 Jack MacGregor, 3 day. Mr. 'Ray Milner. is Gordon Baxter, Oshawa; 4 Gordon McMaster, Willys car; and Mr. Pc ; Pontiac car. Girls, 14 and under--1 Beth Griffen, 2 Shirley Wilson, Toronto; 8 M. Wari- Mids Jean Cowie of Balsover fs visiting her cousin Miss Mildred Mills| del, 4 Jacqueline Parsons, Torohto. Boys, 16 and under--1 D,. Sabiston, for a couple of weeks. ot ea extended to Mr, Walter H, and S. Hope in the 67 years here on the te had many friends. husband and two sons tanley Hope; and four sporting a McKinley, Port Perry; 8. Chandler- a Lindsay; and a brother and one great grand- Bride and Eddie Prete, Peterboro. Ladies' Canoe Race, double--Mrs. Cardwell and 'Marie Hood; 2 Mrs. H. Midgley and Joan Hayden. Dog Race--1 Jas Hooper, 2 George Emmerson, 3 J. C. Cockburn. Diving Contest--1 Stan McBride; 2 £ddie Prete, * Canoe Tilting --al Cardwell and Hogan; 2 Crosier and Cairns, LAND SPORTS + Boys' 100 yard dash, 16 and under-- 1 Gordon Cooper, Toronto; 2. Allan | Colbear, Port Perry. Men's 100 yard dash, open---1 Doug "| Hood, STREET FAIR Proceedings were opened Wallace, Greenbank; 2 Archie Crosier, Manchester. 3 Ladies' 50 yard dash, 16 and under | --1 Grace Hood, Scugog; 2 Marie Hood, Scugog. Men's 220 yard dash, open=1 Doug. Wallace, Greenbank; 2 John Young, Unionville. Ladies' 76 SG Tot open--I1 Grace Hood, Scugog; 2 Marie' Hood, Scugog. . Bicycle race, half mile -- 1 Frank Ball, Oshawa} 2 Gordon Slack, Osha- wa, 3 Ruben Monagan, Oshawa, Men's half mile, open--1 Stewart Campbell, Unionvile; 2 D. Milligan, Cannington;~3 Alf. Miller, Toronto, Men's Relay -- 1 Roug. Wallace, Greenbank, John Young, Uniohvifle} 2Archie Crosier, Manchester; G. oy E. Aps, D, Milligan, Cannington, Ladies' High Jump, 16 and under--- 1 Marie Hood, 2 Grace Hood, Scugog. Ladies'. High Jump, open--1 Grace 2% Muriel Clarkson, Little Britain. Boys' High Jump, 16.and under--1 Donald Sabiston, Toronto; 2 Gordon Cooper, "Toronto. Men's High Jump, open--I1 Doug. Wallace, Greenbank; 2 G. Apps, Can- nington, Boys' running broad jump, 18 and under--1 Gordon Cooper, Toronto; 2 Stewart Campbell, Unionville, Men's running broad jump, open--1 SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. i He did Although fully dressed, Mr. Clough That - ACE '-. = A number of our local boys have been bvilding sailboats, and evidently they know their businuss. Ernie = Gerrow and Glen McMaster v. ent to Caesarea, and came home with a first and a second. took second, and Don Shepherd took third at Port Perry.: First prize went to Bill 'Taylor, Highland Beach On Monday Glen with community - singing The crowd was soon in a happy mood as several of the local boys and girls were brought to the microphone to sing the verses 'while the rest of the folk joined in the chorus. Tommy | Langley next arrived on the scene, started the Dange and d kept it going until about one- HRY day ended happily as it began." And so the G. Apps, Cannington; 2 A. Crosier, Manchester, "Men's Pole Vault, open -- 1 Jack Cooney, Oshawa; 2 G. Cooper, Toronto 3 A. Crosier, Manchester. 12 Ib, Shot--1 R. Eadie, Toronto; 2 Bob Pearce, Toronto. HORSE RACES (J. Lytle, Beaverton) Patch (C. W. Hodgson, Haliburton) 3-3-1; Archdale Grattan (J. Abbott, Weston) 2-2-6; Duncan McKillop (R. Gimlet, Oshawa) 5-6-5; Orphan Annie (S. Palmer, Port Hope) 6-4-3; S ing Hope, (W. H. Taylor, Midland} 4-5-4. Time 2.16%; 2.16%; 2.18. - 2.18 Class--3" heats--Adrian Grat- garet Dale (J. Abbott, Weston) 2-1-1; 1-3-3; Louis Patch, (D. Dowson, Port Perry) 4-4-4, Time--2,18%; 2.18; 2.19. Peter, Harvester owned by J. Sutherland, died just before the race. BASEBALL Eden: vs. Nestleton'6-3 in favour of Nestlton. * Nestleton vs. Seagrave, 6-2 in favour of Nestleton., - g THE DRAW: WINNERS 1st prize--(Coleman Stove)--A. P. Ingram; 2nd, Murray Holtby, (Ladies* (Contitiued' on back may 1 2.28 Class--3 heats--FEstell Grattan 1-1-2; Abbie . tan=(J. Lytle, Beaverton) 3-2-2; Mar-- Miss Peter Grattan(A. Brown, Orono) "Oliver The Business Men's Association and some of the racing men chipped "in and made up a purse for Mr. Sutherland. Two classes were run--2.28 and 2.18, with three heats; every 'The classes were well filled, The R ces were the best that have been held here in years.