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a TSF ang) Cold SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher, EDITORIAL _ "Buch is, the patriot's boast, where'er we roam: His first, best country ever is at home." = 0 \ . NOMINATION MEETINGS From towns all about us we Héar the same story--poor attendance at nomfuation meetings. What is the matter? [ I sult' There are several reasons for non-attendance, the chief of which is the fact that a very large part of the money raised by taxes is "ear-marked" and the Council has but little to do in the spend- ing of it. 2 = Another reason in found in the fact that one by one the permanent improvements such as roads and. sidewalks are gradually being completed. Major problems as to construction of public works are largely disappearing. : . . Many of Port Perry's public works are in this category, ing stone drained, and the sidewalk maintenance is receiving proper attention as the years pass. Of course there are matters that do need at- ° tention, such as our town hall. It is doubtful if debentures for the building of a new town hall would be sanctioned by the ratepayers at the present time. But the fact remains that the steps at the entrance of the hall are dangerous, and_something should 'be done to make them safe. True, we have been lucky so-far, and no one has . been killed or injured there; but in a panic, thé danger would be very great. . Another matter (semi-private) is what shall be done about the rink? That building should cer- tainly be put'into more useful condition. Whether it can be successfully moved.and rebuilt on the lot at the rear of the Post Office is a matter for expert inquiry. with specifications and estimates. There is an honest difference of opinion here. Some peepl tend that: a t floor could - be put in the structnre as it stands. 'In any case this splendid public "éffort should not be allowed to gradually b more u for want of a little thought. Technically this building does not come under the control of the Council--too bad: . that jt doesn't; but it is a matter of large public importance, and the people who gave their nioney and effort to build it are largely-dead, moved. away, or are becoming too old to take a vital in- terest in the matter. the Council to see what could be done, might pave the way for public support when the plan for ade: quate improvement is' finally outlined. It is pretty certain that the present "stockholders are not likely to take any active steps to_effect a large. scale renovation of the rink., During the past two or three years there has been a revival of interest in the rink, - It could be > ghade one of the most useful buildings in town: : Waterfront development has large and import- ant possibilities; and Reeve Letcher's supggestion of the formation of a Parks Commission is a goad and timely one. Such a Commission could draft a long term plan of Parks dévelopment at this time before temporary improvements of an un- fitting kind are launched. 'The future in this iine is full of real opportunity. : Now that No. 7a Highway is an established and - growing factor in Port Perry's future prosperity, - there is additional reed sto secure adequate road signs, directing the tourists to our village; There fs also great need foysebntrol of the dumping of garbage. A dump. could now be made north of the town and east of the dismantled ' railway track, and the present dump could be levelled and beatified, particularly where is has spread out on the roadside leading to No. 7a" highway. If tourists come to Port Perry our householders will have to make provision for them. That is, what other towns do. = = 7 ily Quite rapidly our side streets are be. - A public meeting called by "This all brings us back to the real reasons why, . public nomination meetings are not well attended. There has arisen a general attitude of--""What's "the use?" Most of the matters now concerning public lifé ave such as are semi-private in char- acter, and could very well be discussed at some meeting sponsored by the Council, who could be commissioned to investigate possibilities, The whole subject of small industries so ably presented by Mr. W. H. Moore, M.P., should be thoroughly canvassed. It is becoming increasing ly evident that our people are vitally interested in establishment of 'small industries in the town. What can be done? ie If we do not adopt this attitude the day is go- ing to come when all our per t improv. ts will be largely completed or under the control of the Provincial Government or the County Council. When that day comes--if we let it come--we shall simply Pay our taxes and have nothing to say . about Fhe spending of them. . _ A pleasing feature in town matters during the - past two or three years has been the increasing spirit of co-operation between the several bodies, ~ official and unofficial, that direct the destinies of Port Perry. The Business Men's Association, the Lions Club, the Fair Board, the I.O.D.E. are all pulling together with the Council and the Board of Education to improve local conditions. : [RC] LINKING THE POWERS: AND USING THEM James Bay, Takes Superior, Huron, Erie, Georgian Bay and Lake Ontario.may all be linked some day. in a vast power producing chain; and to- gether with the St. Lawrence Seaway solve our many power and some transportation problems. Apparently there is ample justification for these enormous waterways projects. Canada will need these means of sclf-developmen; and the opening of opportunity for happy living to.thousands of people who are now practically homeless. Shrewd observers see immense possibilities in industrial development in small units by the use of electric 'power. This clipping from the Financial Post indicates these possibilities: y This - particular opportunityls for new trade, . amounting. to millions .of' dollars annually, with the United" States, most of it with department stores. ~ There is something pretty-close-to- a famine condition in American stores today in dertain lines of merchandise. Much of it is mer- chandise of the type produced by handicrafts workers and cottage: industries. . : Formerly European and Oriental countries supplied those goods. Because of war conditions leading up to the war, they can np longer meet with the de- maid. To some extent at least it is possible for Canadian workers to supply the deficiency." Think of a plan (St. Lawrence Seaway) that, will produce five-million horse power; that will make a' navigable passage to the sea for any ship" except battleships and such vessels as the Breman. Starting from Fort William or Port Arthur, sea- going freighters could réach the ocean in five and__ i a half or six days--a distance of 1667 miles. This project could be completed in about eight yeéara or less at a cost of $550,000,000--about as much as Canada will pay for its share in the pre sent war during the next two years. ~ :+ One thing is certain Canadians will have to - learn to spend constructively as well as destruc- tively "(or as we put it now "defensively'). The future enemy will be unemployment, and we must defend ourselves against its constant recurrence. --_ IN _|ing by Mrs. Carter "The New Year". oo NI : WwW 4 tions, in addition to stimulating the Ww $5 | . The National var broader.sale of the borids to the public. Local ' ar Service 3 Loan = % °° ©|This committee will have the active co-| Activitie a, ~~ |operation of Inveatment dealers inf .. 7 "TT EN a The National War Loan Committee, Canada, a, nuwhek of Biow have el: The War Service Committe wish to under the chairmanship of the Hon, J. * L. Ralston, K.C, M.P.,, Minister of Finance,. will he' composed of five . former Ministers of Finance, Canada's nine Provincial Treasurers, and more than 200 representative citizens, resi- dent from coast to coast. The five former Ministers of Finance are: The Sir Henry Drayton, the Rt. Hon, R. B; Bennett, the Hon, E. N. Rhodes; and "the Hon. Chas, A. Dunning, "The nioe Provinelal- urers are. Hon, Thane A. Campbell, PEL; Hon. Angus L. Macdonald, Nova Scotia; Hon. C. T. "Richard, New. Brunswick; 'Hon. J. A. TL &hewson,« Quebec; Hon, Mitchell F, "S8burn, Ontario; Hoh. Stuart 8. réon, Manitoba; Hon. W. J\ Patter "son, Saskatchewan; Hon, Solon E. . Low, Alberta; and Hon. John Hart, British Columba, ~~ ~~ © Mr. Dunning has also accepted the chairmanship of the National Sab- scription Comte, which will ass the" National War Loar Committes "Land wil be coneerned a thy sect: "ing of largers ubser : iptions ofar 2 : PE charactor,' It il be. responeible for organising the work of carivassing Rt. Hon. Sir Thomas White, the Hon. |! spending some months: in California. offe in He fs on his.way home via Omaha, thanks to the many friends in Port | Nebraska, Chicago, Recently he.called| Perry, Scugog, and vicinity, in appre« on Mr. and Mrs, Ruskell Sanguine In|ciation of the many kindnesses done "° "Nduring Mr. Tetlow's illness. ready done considerable work in the preliminary organization. - The First War Loan "will provide Canadians, as & whole, with their first opportunity to participate in Canada's war effort. To enable everyone. to subscribe, it is indicated that bonds will have demoninations as low as $50 each for smaller subscriptions. In announcing the acceptance - by Mr. Dunning of the chairmanship of the: National Subscription Committtee, Mr. Ralston said, "Canada is indeed | Joyful news. fortunate that Mr.. Dunning has : agreed to undertake this important Finance: and also in connection with for the job." HH Rae thank Mr., Harold Brock: f erous donation -of shaker. flannel and Mrs, Wm. Brooks for a ¢ash donation. * * oo Through 'the kindness of Mr. Koch, task, His gxperlence as Minister. of | shelves have been placed in the stair closets thereby giving us a place to the Victory Loan campaigns during |store finished articles. the 1ast war make him the ideal man |modity was badly needed and we thank 2 - | Mr. Kock sincerely tad, A . his gen- . In spite of the bad weather Friday last, there was a wonderful turn-out at the regular work meeting. gation from Prince Albert informed us that the Prince Albert ladies have de- cided to work with the Port Perry War Service Committee, This was This com. '¢ STILL ON THE MOVE : The Editor. received a pleasing let- ter from T. W..Clarke who has been the larger Institutions and corpora: ul Los Angeles, 2 of Port 3 1 - CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs: Robert Tetlow and family, Scugog, offer. their sincere A dele | three friends. at Cadmus, was returning that is being conducted by Mountjoy. distance East of Blpckstoc by an auto occupied by brother Murray, was destroyed, Mrs, Moun Mountjoy suffered several caped uninjured, The first meeting of the New Year of the Victorian Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs, F. A. Bailey, on Wednesday, January 8rd, with an attendance of twenty men- bers and nine visitors. The Scripture lesson was read by Miss Jean Wright, and the roll call was well answered with the name of a Canadian Apple. It was decided to hold a skating party and social evening on Friday, January 12th. Adults 20c., children 10c. Fhe program consisted of the following numbers. A reading by Mrs. Russell Mountjoy, "New Year's Thoughts"; The story of Jack Miner's Life by Miss Grace Mountjoy. Miss J. Wright read an article on Borderland between United States and Canada; a reading "Little Things" by Mrs. Leith Byers; Mrs. W. Hoskin gave a reading on "Peace" the topic for the day; a read- After the National Anthem, refresh- ments were served by the group.in charge with Mrs. N. Mountjoy as con- vener. E The January meeting of the W. A. of St. John's Church will be held at the rectory on Thursday evening 18th. The annual meeting of the A.YIP:A. of St. John's Church was hélil.at_the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bailéy on Thursday evening; January 4th. Rev. of officers which resulted sas follows: President, Mr. Roy Carter; Vice President, Mr, "Thos. Hodge; Ree. Sec., Miss Leona Devitt; Cor. Sec, Miss Ethel Carter; Prog.. Convener, Mr. L. Devitt; Missionary :Convener, Miss M. Irwin; Social Convener, Mrs," Fred ' SUDDEN DEATH AT _ BLACKSTOCK J. E. Elliott Killed in. Auto Accident On Monday evening M He was riding in a cutter with Mr, and Mrs. - Mervin _ | The party had reached a point a short Mr. Elliott was Killed, the cutter E. P. Wood presided for the election | Watch your label; ft tells whes your subscription expires $1.50 per year in advance. 5 cents single copy. War Work! War Money! It does not seem that it could be twenty-five years ago that we | were startled to hear that the war we had been told for so long { was going to happen "some day" had actually begun, Ir. J. E. Elliott, storekeeper home from Singing School Mrs. Switzer at Blackstock. [- War was a new experience to almost all of-us, Men rallied to the colours in surprisingly large numbers. Regiments were k, when they were struck recruited and outfitted, though 'to quote Sir Sam Hughes "Their Clarke McCullough and his (uniforms were on the sheep's hack when war was declared." Then 'were formed the supporting forces behind the front. Bonds were introduced by the Government and sold to a public that had never bought bonds before, to provide the sinews of war. The Patriotic Society was formed and canvassers were inun- | dated by contributions from loyal citizens anxious to do their bit Hamilton. .Look Out Convener, Mus. and willing to make a sacrifice. The energies of our women were Thos. Hedge. Pianist, Mr. Jack Smith- enlisted and organized to knit and sew that comforts might be The installation of officers and cofpo- | furnished the boys in the trenches. rate' communion will be held at the morning service on Sunday the 14th, Those appointell to attend the meet- ings of the Local Council during the , . k et coming year were: Messrs. Roy and | We hoped we would never again hear the alaym of war as we George Carter, Misses Vera Forder (isbanded our wav activities and tried to forget it all. and Myrtle Irwin. At the close of the | There was -one noble body, however, who pursued a wiser meeting lunch was served by those in course. The women of the Patriotic Society in Port Perry came charge. ' to the sensible decision not to scrap the organization they had tjoy was badly shaken, Mr. broken ribs. The horse es- We lived through it, we saw peace declared and our boys re- | turned home, save those who slept in Flanders Field, to resume their occupations in something of a changed world. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas{| and continue their activities on a peace time footing and Scugog Strong on January 9th, when im- Chapter of the LO.D.E. was born. : . mediate members of their family gathered to celebrate with them their 40th wedding anniversary. Refresh- ments took the form of an oyster sup- per, the centre of the table being graced. with a beautiful: candle light Ever since the close of the war they have continued to carry ron their helpful organization in our midst--helping the needy and - | destitute-- providing milk for undernourished children, furnishing | comforts for the ill and dependent, easing the burdens of the H bk and dependants Bt volume] men, {Chine to the upkeep race A and equipment of the War-Memorial® ibrary, fruitful in every wedding cake made by Mrs. W. Gliap: good work, and then the dread word "War" again appeared in i man of Port Perry, a daughter. Our fp opi ov In the words of Scott: heartiest congratulations are extended | 3 ) * to Mr. adn Mrs, Strong, Word was received on Sunday last: of the sudden death through a car | accident of Mrs. Leslie of California, A I'S. £8 VELS if P: '4 1 |S . kk . 3 Ln ay a True, radio flashed the ill-tidings much quicker than the 'Graham of Blackstock. During the | ancient beacon, but its message was the same. past. summer the deceased and her! . None were quicker to hear and take action than Scugog laughter. Florence ~ of Cleveland | Chapter of the [LO.D.E. Their first action was to start knitting. motored-to-Cartivright-where they en- 'Then counsel was taken as to the proper course to pursue and Joyed-a-visit-with their many relatives 'under "The War Charties Act" a "War Activities Branch was and friends to whom is extended at: formed and paradoxically, it was functioning before it was born. this time sincere sympathy. "Socks, sweaters, hospital gowns, pneumonia Jackets, rifle mitts, "Our local rink with Mr. Osmond Scarfs were being turned out and forwarded, weeks, and in some Wright the capable and obliging man- cases months, before larger committees had formed a Red Cross «ger is in splendid condition. The first unit. - - ; iearnival of the season was held in Fri-| At a public meeting in the Town Hall, presided over by Reeve day night of last week dnd was most Letcher, these facts: were candidly 'put before the audience and it successful. oo [was unanimously decided to support-the "War Work Branch" of 'the Scugog Chapter of the LO.D.I. in preference to breaking up "All last night we watched the beacons Blazing on the hills afar - - Each one bearing as it kindled Messages of the epening war." Myrtle Station on Sunday evening, Rev. Gos. Ger- van, chose for his-lesson, Matt. 2,1-12, 25;31-40. The last verse read, "In as : 'their organization and trying to institute a Red Cross Unit. offer his pearl as His ransom. Just|. The wisdom of this course should commend itself to all people then the third incident occurred which of sound judgment. Here we have a band. of devoted women caused Artaban to give: his pearl to thoroughly organized and giving evidence of their ability and re- save the life of a young girl. At the sourcefulness over a period of years and whose ranks have been same moment the earthquake came, "nd-are heing supplemented by an army of - yeeruits from town / much as ye have done-it unto the least of one of these my hrethien, ye have done it unto me." My. Gervan told the beautiful story of "Artabam; the Other Wise Man", by Henry Van' Dyke. 'Artaban was a magleian of Persia, and believing the prophets and the signs of the heavens that foretold! the birth of the King of the Jews, he sold all his possessions and bought three jewels--a sapphire, & ruby and n pearl--to take as a tribute to the King. By prearrangement he was to meet the other three Wise Men at a find the King. But before he reached | the meeting ground Artaban was de- | layed by ministering to the needs of a sick Hebrew exile whom he found by | the roadside. The delay caused Arta-! sage for him to follow them over the camels and provision for the journey. When next 'we see Artaban, he has just arrived in Bethlehem after the birth of Jesus and the visit of .his Herod had 8rdered: the slaying of the babies, hoping in this way to get rid of the King of the Jews, who, he was told, had 'been born a short time before. To save a baby's life, Artaban gives his second treasure the ruby, as a ransom. 'For the next Palestine searching for the King, al- ways performing acts of love and kindness, He fed the hungryy clothed the naked, healed the si¢k and com- forted the captive. Artaban finally arrived in Jerusalem on the day of the execution of the two robbers, and gn- other, Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews. Belleving that at last he may have found the King in the hands of His enemies, Artaban determined to Perry's lee Carnival Early in February. A Glorious given place and travel with them Ta Teeasen, ban to miss his friends who left a mes=! joy lighted the pale face of Artaban. desert. He returned to his home, sold! exhaled from his lips. his sapphire and bought a train of yas ended. copted. found the King. . p.m." Church;at 7 p.m,, when Rev, Mr. { Burbridge, returned 'missionary from Korea, will be the guest speaker, téachers and officers' was out in full force on Sunday, end the attendance of scholars was the best this winter. Mrs, E. Mole and Mrs. D. Luery. were thirty-three years -he travelled over the.delegates appointed to attend Sun. day School. . Convention in - Whitby Baptist: Church on January 11. and Mrs. Harry Stacey, Mr, and Mrs. Clarénge Harrison and Mr, and Mrs, Oliver Lane, attended the funeral of the Inte Mrs, Lammaman, aunt of Mrs. Lane, which was" held in_Oshawa, on Tuesday of last week. and a heavy tile falling from. the roof, | Ad country, anxious to help and who have for over four months struck the old man on the temple as Deen industriously sending to soldiers the comforts enumerated in he and the girl crouched helpless be- | & previous paragraph. Obviously a duty rested on the shoulders neath the walls of a building. As the '©f the men of the Community to back up these good women by girl bent over him; believing him to be providing them with f unds to carry on. They cannot coin money dead, she heard a still small voice, and like the mint nor print-it-like the Bank of Canada; and wool and thinking sonieone had spoken, turned, other raw materials cannot be procured by faith alone. ; and as if in answer to the voice, she To this end at the meeting a nominating committee was form- . heard the old man say: "Not sd, my | ed to draft a "War Cabinet" from among our business men and Lord: Foy when saw I thee an hunger- | progressive citizens to conduct various campaigns, projects and ed and fed thee, - Or thirsty, and gave | Ciinvasses to raise funds to procure the necessities and also 'to thee drink? Or naked, and clothed | make a generous contribution to the Red Cross: thee? Thirty-three years I looked for The drafting or nominating Committee faithfully performéd thee; but I have never seen thy face, | their task and summoned a number of enterprising citizens to a nor ministered to-thee,-my- King." He! gathering. at the 'home of the Regent of the Chapter, Mrs. I. R- and the sweet 'voice came | Bentley, where they formed themselves into what we have termed again, and the girl heard it. "Verily|a "War Cabinet" to back up the women's organization in the I say unto thee, Inasmuch as thou hast | manner we have suggested. : done it unto one of the least of these Their first attack will be launched on January 22nd in the my brethren, thou hast done it unto form of a canvass for money with an objective of $2500. me." -A calm radiance of wonder and The citizens will be individually canvassed and solicited, either for a down payment or by payment over a limited period, or both. We want every citizen to clearly understand that this canvass is under the management and jurisdiction of a thoroughly respons- ible 'body of citizens proceeding along legal lines and that the money will he used to assist the Chapter in the way I have in- dicated and also to make a generous donatifn to the Red Cross Funds and that all the goods made. or 'produced are under-the ap- proved lines of the Red Cross and a portion will go to the Red-- Cross and a portion to the headquarters of the 1.O.D.E. but the first charge is our own Ontario Regiment, : We hope all citizens will realize that this is their opportunity to help in an urgent cause which is just as imperative as though the conflict should reach our own shores. * You have the assurance that every-dollar will be carefully devoted to this end and we ask you to.give the canvassers a welcome, and an initial subscription in proportion to your abilities. . Gne long last, breath of relief gently His journey His treasures were ac- The Other Wise Man had Sunday School next Sunday at 1.46 "The new staff of Sunday School Mr, and Mrs, Elwood Masters, Mr, Canvass Starts Monday, January 22nd : Subscriptions are Solicited either in Lump Sum (Continued on page 6) Ze) or in Monthly instalments. RATE ris A very pleasant evening was spent | built up in war years but to turn it into a chapter of the 1.O.D.E. Objective for 1940--$2,500.00