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Ey ET pti _ Christmas Cake Lucky Number Draw SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher, ; EDITORIAL "Such if the patriot's boast, where'er we roam: His first, best country ever is at home." .new conditions, ' REGISTRATION Too long it has been customary to look upon democracy . as a system of Government which gives everybody the right to do as they please-- without obligation. Beliefs of that kind make a popr foundation for any national life. It is true that dictatorship goes to the other extreme and turns h ity into machinery to be operated solely for the state. Such a system de- stroys initiative; and carries with it the seeds of its own destruction. Fi ri) Thinking people are beginning to realize what a fine national asset we have in our citizens, young and old. They urge that we take stock, and find out accurately what are own possessions of skilled and unskilled labor, That is a very sensible proposal. tions will have to be answered: 1. What type of workmen will best serve Can- adian industrial requirements? 2. Hol far will the available Tabor supply meet the actual demand? 3. What stéps must be taken to put the unem- ployed and presently unemployable to work? It -is- an unfortunate fact that some. persons could never be fitted happily into Canadian in- dustrial life. They cannot adapt themselves to They illustrate that proverb-- "You can't_teach an old dog new tricks." bad; but not much can be done about it. But there are thousands of growing folk, with plastic minds and abounding energy who could be given such direction as would enable them to fit into the, scheme of things. But first we must' have a fairly accurate idea of what the scheme of things is. Three ques- 'Too To secure that picture doula not be inipossible;- nor even seriously difficult. We have a most efficient Bureau of Statistics in Ottawa that. has all the information necessary for a clear under- standing of industrial requirements, Month by month that inforfnation should - be made available in practical form so that our people may know whether doctors, electricians, radio hanics, bakers, sh kers, blacksmiths, designers, or other vocations are seeking can- didates for employment. ~ With" 'available statistics it should be possible with reasonable accuracy the probable. labor re- quirements for the next five or ten years. It should be possible to know the trend toward cer- tain industrial skills, could only be made by some people who were possessed of exploring minds, Pragtied) goed sense, and some imagination. That such a publication is necessary is 'becom. ing increasingly evident. We have an immense educational plant; and we are hampered in. pro- ducing the-best results for our young peoplé' be- cause we have no readily available information as to modern tendencles in" industrial. require- ments. 7 "to have-a--forward-look; and be able to predict Of course such a forecast _ Our scholars are being fitted. for life ten years : hence; and it is time that some :steps were taken "to give guidance as to what will be expected of them when they do their practical work in that life. 5 Registration and education are both assential. : shells, " ancial authorities in various countries. . MONEY. - A "Money is anything used as a medium of ex-- change and measure. of value." --Webster Through the centuries, beads, corn, hides, salt, metals--all have been used for money. The essential thing was that the medium of ex- change must have the confidence of the people concerned in the exchange. This fact is the main point at issue W all forms of social credit. In Alberta, Mr, Aberhart may be able to establish confidence for Social Credit Scrip; but that confidence will be limited to the area in which the scrip can be used to advantage .by the holders. Because that confidence will not extend to other provinces and other countries, such a medium of exchange would soon limit Alberta's trading pos- sibilities. It is extremely unlikely that Britain or the United States will readily accept Alberta Social Credit Scrip as a reliable medium of ex- change. / Confidence in the medium is essential. Actually the degree of public confidence decides the value of the medium of exchange. That con- fidénce is inspired or discouraged by a realization of the resources which the medium of exchange represents. That is what causes the rise and fall of the value of the dollar. 'Many elements: enter into the matter of public confidence. We may be buying far more than we are selling as a people. Our resources may be being consumed at too great a pace. The character of our people may become less re- liable. Values may be uncertain owing to chang- "ing national or world conditions. At the present moment this is being dramatical- ly shown in the heavy discount placed upon the Canadian dollar by the financiers of the United States, Canada is at war; and consequently it is less certain that we as a people shall be able to fully pay our financial obligations. This matter of confidence, or lack of it, in the medium of exchange is skilfully used by the fin- For in- stance the ratio of value between silver and gold in the Uhited States in 1792 was 16 to 1. France raised the: ratio 16% to 1, and secured much American gold in exchange for silver. . Congress placed the ratio at 16 to 1. The gold flowed back from France to the United States. Just now a mysterious campaign is afoot re- garding gold. The United States has sixty per- ~cent of the world's total supply of gold, which "curiously enough she is burying in the ground in Kentucky. Why? For one thing so long as the United 'States is willing to take gold in payment she can sell a 'vast store of manufactured and other goods; and keep her factories running. The problem thus created is two fold--What is "to be done when the gold supply is still further reduced? and what can be done with the gold when public confidence has been shaken as to its buying value Can the United States finally have too much of a good thing? Some day the ravaged countries of Europe' will have to be restored to:living conditions. Europeans will have no-money, having spent it all in war. Americans can do one thing--dig up the gold at Fort 'Knox, ship it back to Europe," and again accept it as a medium of exchange for needed supplies for rehabilitation. Sounds silly, doesn't it? But that is what the United States did: after the last war; and she may have to do some sucli "thing again. In this way those who own the gold - may. yet control the world. i PO RT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16th, 1940 A RIOT OF COLOR IN DECORATIONS AND COSTUMES Each year the Carnival Committee has advertised that the. Port. Perry Carnival should be "Bigger and Better than Ever;" and that promise has been kept. What the Committee will-donext| year is hard to predict. Naturally the deooraliong yore the first of the attractions to catch the eve, Every arch and every light was draped. They were gorgeous. - Charming baskets of flowers and colored lights gave added "beauty to the profuse draperies, while the band stand richly trimmed gave a royal touch to the general design, The decorating committee did an oxeslient piece of work. Mr. G. F. Manning was convener of the enter- taininent committee that secured the excellent pro- gram, with its attractive military:setting. The On- tario Regimental Band and the eighty odd costumed performers made-a colorful scene, splendidly display- ed in the Grand March, for which Reeve Letcher and . Mr. Harry Peel were responsible. - Mr. Manning was ably assisted by Mr. Mansell ~ Gerrow and a number of others. Mr. Ted Jackson was announcer, and made good use of John Farmer's sound equipment, The brief addresses made were unusual but time- ly. Tosland, Reeve Letcher, and Jim Hunter. The speakers were Rev. J. C. Clough; Major The latter gpeaker referred with deep appreciation to Lord Tweedsmuir, One minute of silence was observed in recognition of those who serve us so bravely in these days of peril. With so many excellent costumes it would not be possible to give any adequate description in the space at our disposal; but once again. Mrs. Ronald Peel's family contributed outstanding costumes in the 'Iris' and the "Fish."' Ferdinand-the Bull, the Elephant, and Jack MacGregor's outfit. provided much fun. The out-of-town performers and the: Bogimeninl Band gave every satisfaction. The Rink Committee wishes to express sincere I stration | Blankets I. 0. D. E ANNUAL The Annual Report of Scugog Chap- ter, Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire for the yéar February 1st, 1039, to February 1st, 1940. 'During' the year nine regular and two executive meetings were Held by the Chapter, each presided over by the Regent, Mrs, I. R. Bentley. At one meetings, Mrs. Woods, 1st Vice Re- gent, conducted the opening. ; The total membership for the year was forty-four, with an average at- tendance of twenty-three, Fifteen new members were received into the Order and a loss of four members through removals, The total sum realized during the year was $668.68. * . 'The Annual 1.0.D.E, Memorial ser: vice and decoration of soldiers' graves was held in Pine Grove Cemetery in| June, In November the Chapter at- tended the Remembrance Servies. hela in the United Church. hs The Chapter adopted the #roup system for the purpose of raising funds for the year. The activities were as follows: 'Two dances held in the High Schoo! in May and November; an indoor Party wihch was originally to be a Garden Party, was held on \June 22nd, in ths Public Library. The in December, = Besides these the Lions' Annual Banquet in February. A Silver Tea was given at the home of Mrs. W. H. Harris in December, At the same time a draw was held on one of the-two pictures kindly donated by Mrs. Spurr, The proceeds of this draw were to be used for war purpose. Our annual New Year's Dance was 'again a decided siceess, The splen- did proceeds netted from these ac- tivities made the members feel that the work was worthwhile, In May the Chapter honored one of their oldest members, Mrs, Powers, on the occasion of her Golden Wedding Anniversary with a suitable and most fitting address; a beautiful gift and a Lovely Tea Party. In-June our an- nual Picnic was held at Lynnbrook Park. In January the annual Birth. day 'Party 'Banquet took place 'at Cricklewood Lodge, where a happy and. most delightful time was enjoyed by all who attended. Mrs. W. H. Harris attended the National Chapter in Toronto, Mrs, M. Beare was our delegate to the An- nual -Conyention of the Provincial Chapter. in-Hamilton and thirteen members of "the Order attended the Semi-Annual' Meeting in Peterboro. These meetings are always a great in- spiration to those who attend. Chapter as a whole catered to the) Toronto Skating Club Stars will be in Port Perry next week direct from Lake Placid. Ses Back ba 7 y 7 The LODE. Beholarship, was won REPORT by one of our own Port Perry High School students Margaret Day. Prizes were presented in. each form of the Public Scliool to pupils showing the greatest progress during the year. 170. D. E. Calendars and the booklet "Canada Within the Empire" were given to each room in the Public and libraries in the High School and surrounding rural Public Schools. Text books were also supplied to a High School student, daughter of n Veteran, "In May the Chapter with the co- operation of the Lions Club, Business Men's Association, made it possible for the children of the town and sur- rounding district to 'visit Toronto when their. Majesties, the King and Queen, visited that '¢ity. Many adults took advantage of the reduced fare and this visit will be remembered and cherished by those who took advantage 'of the opportunity, Papers' given by 'Mis. M, Wililams on the Anti-Semetic Problem in Ger- many and one read by Mrs, Woods on Moral Re-Armament by Bunny Austin as well as a number of Vocal and iana_ selections were enjoyed by the hapter during the year, The Child Welfare and Sick Relief Comntittees did splendid work supply- (Continued on column six) thanks to all who helped to make the Carnival a suc- cess, with special mention of the ticket sellers, who had a busy time selling tickets to 1500 people, but did not see much of the show. (Sir Walter Raleigh); THOSE IN Ladies and Gentlemen--Fancy Mrs, Lawrence (Majorette); Mrs. A. P. MacFarlane (Polish Peasant); H. L. Durkin (Russian Cossack); Mrs. Durkin (Russian Girl); W. M. Bowes Mrs, Bowes (Robin Hood); Mrs. R. Gibson (Queen of Sheba); R. Gibson (Sheik); Mary Stone (Gay Nineties); Mrs, R. Beare (Ace of Clubs); R. Beare, (Convict); Mrs. V. P, Stouffer (Ditch Lady); V. P. Stouffer, (Dutchman); Mrs. W. M. Letcher (Patience). Boys and Girls--Fancy. Barbara Prentice (Valentine); Mar- garet Colbear (Paper Doll); Bob James (Chinaman); Miriam Peel (Iris); Clare Glass and Bernice Jemi-. soft (Pieréttes); Norma Ploughman, ,(Old Lady); Margaret. Bowes (Mili- tary Review); Jean Crogier (Court Piper); Douglas, Hayes (Red Riding Hood); Marilyn Griffen (Red: Riding Hood); Ted Griffen (Pirate); Kay Day (Italian Peasant); Géorgia Brock (Valentine); Grant Mitchell (Drum- mer Boy); Mac Christie (Nurse); Megan Beate (Irish Coleen); Donald Bowes (Georgé Washington); Marie Densham (Pansy). COSTUME "Ladies and Gentlemen--Comic Ira Anderson (Clown); K. Carnegie, Ruth Carnegie, Doris MacGregor (Baker, Butcher, Candlestick Maker); Owen Cliff (End Man); Mrs, I. R. Bentley and Mrs. (Wee MacGregor and his Mra.). Boys and Girls--Comic "-- Ross Dowson (Clown); Hugh Pren- tice (Clown); Glenn McMaster (Oliver Hardy); Ross Clark (Clown); Bill Hayes (Daisy Mae); Jack Mac- Gregor and Keith Allin (Snow Plow); Roy Wilcom (Up-side-down-Girl); Jack Whitmore (Clown); Frank Den- sham- and Bryce JMoase (elephant); Wes Jackson, (Red & White Coffee) Jean Hopkins and Winnie Hughes (Ferdinand, the bull); Audrey Cook (Colonial Tady); = John Kirkham (tlown). 3 Ladies and Gentlemen--Original George Emmerson( Hunch Back of Notre Dame); Carman Blewett and 'Marian Brent (Snowball Girls); Stan- ley Ploughman (Conducter); Phyllis Bert MacGregor, Watch your label; it tells when your $1.50 per year in advance, 5 cents a single copy subscription expires [ant Lord Tweedsmuir. (Continued from column three) ing milk and cléthing to needy fam- ilies, and also a layette to an expee- tant mother. Christmas cheer sent to two under- 'privileged "children in institutions. Christmas baskets to four families. Co-operated with the Lions Club in the distribution of the Bags of Candy. Cards were sent out to all shut-ins at Christmas time and many letters of sympathy were sent out during the year. : Donations for the year were as follows: Endowment Fund, Peace Gar- den Plot, War Service Committee. The Chapter alos has assumed the debt of 31560 of the Library Board. No meetings were held during July, August and September. In September a call came to the Women of every City, Town and Vil- lage of Canada for Voluntary Regi- as Canada had taken her stand with the Motherland in the European War, "Warm Clothing and were also asked for the evacuated children" of Great Britain. The response was generous and our Chapter took charge of the Voluntary Registration in Port 'Perry and sur- rounding district. © Emergency + Re- gistration Cards were distributed among the Chapter's members. These were filled in and signed and returned to the emergency committee of the LO.D.E. A War Service Committee under the capable leadership of Mrs: John Mur- ray was formed at once. Eight mem- bers formed this group as well as a representative from each Church in town, This committee at once became very active. Coin bags were distri- buted to every house in town. These bags were made by the C.G.LT. Girls and will be collected monthly by them. This kind and helpful act is very much appreciated. One afternoon a week is set aside, for knitting, sewing, ete, in the Community Room of the Public Library. Another afternoon is used by this committee to prepare work and to pack bales of supplies. Work is "|also taken home by the voluntary workers to be completed. As the ILO.D.E. is registered under the War Charities Act a public meet- ing was held to discuss whether it was necessary to form a Red Cross Unit in Port Perry. As the 1.O.D.E. have always, worked in conjunction with the Red Cross in war time or when a call should come, it was decided unneces- - fies Canada has great reason to mourn the passing of He was a gentleman of outstand- ing ability, clear understanding, and keen sympathy. White thotoughly versed in official etiquette. and a most efficient representative of King George VI, his greatest contribufion to Canadian life has been his understanding of our people, and his ever-widening knowledge of Canada's greatness. It is a real tragedy that this broad vision of the Dominion will not now be described with the clarity and romance of which John Buchan was a great master. Gentleman sary. Therefore the work is being carried on by the L.LO.D.E. under the War Charities Act. "There was a great need for financial help if the work was to be carried on successfully so the men of the town made a drive for funds on January 22 and 23. The reshlts have been very gratifying. \ Gifts for War Purposes have been received from friends outside the oR Order, inclyding cheques, knitted th goods and two paintings. These gifts N have been, and all future donations IA will be, gratefully acknowledged in the press. : . Consignments of Field Comforts have been sent to Headquarters at Hamilton, Hospital "Supplies to the Red Cross and to the Military Hos- pital at Oshawa. i In reviewing this report it shows 'that the Chapter has had a very full and active year. We are indeed very fortunate to have such a splendid Regent and through her untiring ef- orts and help another year's work has been completed successfully. Officers for 1040 ave: Honorary Regents-- Mrs. Burnham and Mrs. Purdy; Regent--Mrs, I. R. Bentley; 1st Vice-Regent--Mrs. G. A. Woods; 2nd Vice Regent--Mrs. W. H, Harris; Seeretary--Mrs, H. Durkin; Cor. Sec. --"Mrs. - Chapman; Treasurer--Mrs. MacGregor; Educational Sec.-- Mrs. W. M. Bowes; Echoes Sec.--Mrs. A. Broek; Standard Bearer--Mrs. R. Son- ley; Press Reporter-- Mrs. G. Christie; Councillars--Mrs. R. Peel, Mrs. A. Jemison, Mrs. Wm. Chapman, Mrs. G. F. Rennie, Miss Ethelwyn Hutcheson. -----oe-- -- FOUNDERS DAY OF LO.D.E. What the Order is and stands for in brief. --On--Febriary--18th, -1900, the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire was founded by Mrs. Clark Murray in the City of Montreal. The motto chosen was "One Flag, One Throne, One Empire", the purpose being to strengthen the tie between the Dominion and the Motherland, to, _ provide an organization ready for emergency, to furnish a bond of union between women and children within the Empire, and to encourage the high ideals of citizenship in Canada. The Order is non-sectarian and non- political. Any woman or girl who Is a. British subject is eligible for mem- bership. I. R. Bentley (Chef); Betty Cawker (Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz); Mrs, Hughes (Miss America); Chas. Okes, Toronto, (Picrot); Grace Stone (Raggedy Ann); R. Small, Oshawa, (Policeman). Boys and Girls--Original Rose Armstrong (Newspaper Girl); Doreen Petersen (Chinese Girls); Ladies" Fancy Costume--1 Mrs, W. M. Bowes, 2 Mrs. V, P. Stouffer. Gentlemen's - Fancy Dross--W, M. Bowes, H. L. Durkin. Ladies' Original TCostume--1 Betty Cawker, 2 Helen Peel. Gentlemen's Original Costume -- 1 Geo. Emmerson, 2 Jas, Keri. Ladies' Comic Costume -- 1 Jean Hopkins * and Winnifred Hughes, 2 Carnegie Sisters, Doris MacGregor. Gentlemen's Comie~ Costume -- 1 Glenn McMaster, 2 Owen Cliff. | Home- made Costume, Adults--Mrs, Anderson and Marie Hood (Sailor R. Gibson, Girls); Russell Sonley (Uncle Sam); James Kerr (Beer Barrel Pblka)_ Couples in Costume--1 Mr. and Mis, H, Durkin, 2 Mr, and Mrs, R. Gibson. Jean Cook (Negro Wash Lady); Bert Corner © (Indian); Gordon Goode, (Royal Can. Mountie); Art James (In- dian); David Bentley (Fu Man Chu); Helen' Peel (Fish); Robert Archer, (Page Boy); Bruce Gerrow (Mr, Pea- - nut); Bill Harrison (Scotchman); Helen Hayes (Miss: Canada); Jack Griffen (Cow Boy); Jack Bowes (Devil); Zula Jackson(Piece of Music) THE PRIZE WINNERS Best Couple Skaterg--1 Owen Clift and Betty Cawker, 2 R. Sonley and Mrs, MacFarlane, Girls' Fancy Costume -- 1 Marion Peel, 2 Norma Ploughman Boys' Fancy Costume--Don. Bowes, 2 Bob James. hy Girls' Original Costume -- 1 Zula Jackson, 2 Mary Smith. Aan « Boys' Original' Costume--1 Bruce ~~ 'i¥ Gerrow, 2 David Bentley. i Girls' Comic_Costuma--1 Jean Cook, 2 Audrey- Caok. Boys' Comic Costume--1 Bil Hayes, 2 Jack MacGregor and his Horse (K. fis AT