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rer rr BT SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. EDITORIAL = "Such id the patriot's boast, where'er we roam: His first, best country ever is at home." "THREE ESSENTIALS Intelligence (brains for short) patriotic loyalty, and constructive activity are three. essentials in -4 parliamentary representative. In fact, lacking - these attributes, "others need not apply." It is a long, hard grind to become a first-class parliamentary representative. The process may begin by kissing the baby, or learning the front names of the voters; but that. certainly is only the beginning. A small quotation (freely translated) from Plato is very timely: _ "Democracy means perfect equality of op- portunity, especially in education; not the rota- tion of every Tom, Dick, and Harry in public office. make himself fit for the complex tasks of admini- stration; but only those who have proved their mettle, and have emerged from all the tests with "-the insignia of skill, shall be eligible to rule." Plato would have done away with voting alto- gether; andZall his administrators would only be able to hold office after stiff civil service examina- tion and long actual service in public affairs. Doubtless Plato's ideas were very severe, and admitted no profit but that of honour to the public servant; but the one quality which he re- quired, and which is still essential was loyal love of country. Tersely the idea is further expressed in this sentence: "If a woman shows herself capable of political administration, let her. rule; if a man shows himself to be capable only of washing dishes, let him fulfil the function to which Providence has assigned him." Such an idea more than suggests constructive activity - in the parliamentary representative, "Laissez faire" (do nothing) may be alright as a basis of non-interference in business; but -that does not excuse the parliamentary representative from taking an active and constructive part in the development of our resources, and -the en- iargement of opportunity for all citizens. 'No party has a monopoly of these three es- Every man shall have an equal chance to ' TActivity. iY * No. person lacking "these attributes should be a member of any party. Such men-- ignorant, disloyal, and inhetive--would be a detri- ment to any Government. eo dep o "YOU CAN GO HOME WHEN YOU'VE NO PLACE ELSE TO GO." In Britain if. you were invited to spend .the evening at a friend's home you would probably receive the following "blackout" directions: _ "You step off the pavement twice, feel your way past three piles of sandbags, and our house' is at the back of a big tree. You can't miss it." * Gasoline _shortage, blackouts, etc. are respons- ible for the rédiscovery of home among the British people. And they are having a lot of fun about this new diversion. Checkers, chess, table tennis, table cricket (very much home made), jig-saw puzzles, darts, quoits, and a special game of "Blackout" (snakes and ladders in war paint); these and _ similar pastimes are entertaining the folk who used to "go places", Once in awhile they still take "trips" to the movies, the restaurants, the dance halls; but as one writer puts it there are so many things to stumble over on the way,they are afterwards just in the right mood to spend several more evenings at home. So the war has done something for the British citizen, whose "home is his castle." For years he has been like many. of the old barons, who were frequently absent from home on hunting and other forays, Perhaps it would be a good idea if some of our own people: could discover "There's no. place like home" without having: recourse to a war to prove the fact, It must be quite a sight to see'n lordly magnate "hunt the slipper" and his "up-and-coming" chil- dren gather' round the piano and: sing, or act charades, A GOOD INVESTMENT 'Joseph Denny In the wedding ceremony the con- tracting parties take the other for better or for worse. If thé other is better than expected then it is a good investment, if the other is worse, then it is a poor investment; but at its best "Marriage is a lottery." = One would nevar hae sa p cica that the Master of tica was a spicadia investment counschior, but he was. in one of the statements ic wi. wus. "What shall 1b prout a san uo gam the whole worla, ana wse his owa soul, or what shall a man give in cx- change for his soul." In each trans- action the owner parts with his pro- perty tor some other commodity. for his fair name, his honour, his in- tegrity? "Lhese are the choicest pos- sessions that-an honest man has. No wise man would barter them without du@ consideration. Like a great many other possessions one does not realize their worth until they have gone. Is it a good investment to part with your health even to gain wealth or a good education? Without health life is hardly worth living. To sacrifice your health is a_poor investment. If two salesmen offer you an in- vestment one of which offers to pay you 'a modest return of say 49% on your investment and thes other 25% on your money, you would, most like- ly, all things being equal be wise in choosing the second and perhaps only got interest for the first year, and if th¢n your investment failed you would say you had made a poor investment. Yét we find people just as ready to he stung, in fact they seem to love the "| experience, sentials--intelligence, loyalty, and constructive Some of them even read books, Agricultural Fairs and Agriculture Notes on Annual Convention and other matters by R. D. Woon ~The 40th Convention of the Ontario - Association of Agricultural Societies was held in the King Edward Hotel, Toronto, on February 16th and 16th, with the largest attendance yet. lt was a very interesting convention with preparation for the War situation be- ing the predominant question. The Bacon Sltuation--W. L. Watson. The Canadian Baton Board which -was set up in December last are en- deavouring to organize the Bacon In- "dustry in Canada so as to'have an even supply the year round. Canada - has guaranteed to supply Britain' with 4,480,000 Ibs, of Bacon per week. . Britain has guaranteed to take 5,600,000 Ibs. or more. It takes - 90,000 hogs per week to supply. Bri- * "tains demand. Britain has guaran- teed $i8. 01 per 100 lbs. of Wiltshire -- Sides. This-was guaranteed to. Can. ada when Hogs were selling on the Chicago Market for $5.40 per cwt. We need .to produce more hogs for the January, February, June and July Markets, to keep the supply more even. | , At present the Can. Bacon is being * shipped to Britain and we are import- ing American Bacon, Field Crops--Dr. I. H. Newman. . A study of the fertility of the goil is very necessary and then add the fertilizer that is lacking. 2 ~._ Barnyard manure is a good ferti- lizer but often lacks phosphates. A very satisfactory way to add this is to sprinkle phosphate on the stable floors." It helps to dry fhe floors at the same time. Soy beans are an excellent protein crop. They take the place of high priced oil cake and cotton seed meals, Fall rye makes good early Spring pasture and can be later plowed under for. corn. Barley on the right. soil will give more feed per acre than any other grain but is hard on the soil, : Thorough cultivation is.very neces- sary. The Eureka 12 foot weeder is highly recommended for crops that are not seeded. It destroys the weeds and makes 'a mulch. Post War Bitustion--Prot, Drummond Farmers are the least protected against fluctuations in prices of any _of the industries, Prepare now for after war fluctua- tions, Avoid unnecessary expenditure] Toronto & Oshawa Skating Stars at Port Perry, Monday, March 4 jquive. the war. Build up, if possible, a reserve. Make an extra effort to pay off existing debts while prices are good, .Co-operate in ever y way possible to aid the Advisory Boards and to pre- vent profiteering. Fall Fairs--J. A. Carroll, Supt. Fall Fairs showed an increase in exhibits and exhibitors in 1939 but 'gate receipts ' were down .in many cases. More wet weather grants than usual, In "1 pay day fairs" Teeswater was ahead with gate receipts of $2647.00. Madoc was 4th with $1626.00. the local exhibitors, not the "pot hunters". One fair had an exhibitor with * 150¢ entries, although he Yived over 100 miles away. courage the local exhibitors rather than the professional, Th local ex- hibits draws more real interest than the professional's. Judge the Live Stock in front of the grandstand or at least out somewhere in a ring where they can be seen, not off in some corner where people have to make a special effort to see them, - In 'all cases encourage the Educa- tional Exhibits, Make it a real 'Agri: cultural Fair not: a Circus or Side- show. Cream Classes nd 'Market Hogs have proved .popular classes in some Fairs, Crop Improvement and Farm Beautification have proved popular Projects for some of the Socleties, _: There were 48 Farm 'Beautification Contests under the direction of the Farmer's Magazine in Ontario in 1939. 20 of these were sponsored by Agri. cultural Societies. Slides were shown of some of the improvements accom- plished, In some cases it did not seem possible that so much change could be madg in such a short time. Boys' and Girls' Clubs should be en- couraged wherever possible, Chamber of Agreciulture--H.H. Hanna The Ontario Chamber is a co-ordina- tion of the different Associations such as Milk Producers, Vegetable Growers, Powmen's Associations, ete, The Farmers are the only producers who have no say in the setting' of the price of their products. A very small amount goes on the World Market and These small fairs should be kept pol JY Always en-| that sets the price for all the Best: of the production, He urged the Farmers to organize and co-operate to help the Chamber remedy this. They are seeking the best brains of the country to work out these problems, Hon, P. Mi: Dewan 'Rural School Fairs may he discon- tinued for 1940, : Agricultural grants may be lower in 1940,. Less criticism and more co-operation Give the farmer or laborer a dollar and it immediately goes back into cir- culation. Give it to a Millionaire and never see it again, lay the man and play the game. rr Og PORT PERRY, REACH & SCUGOG --AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY A meeting of representatives of No. 4 district of Agricultural Societfes was Held in the Sebert House, Port Perry on Wednesday, February 21st, with the President, Mr. Geo. Hart, of Oshawa, in the Chair." Representa- tives were present from Oshawa, Orono, Blackstock, Udora, Port Perry and Roseneath in No. 3 district. Owing to Lindsay holding their Fair a week later than usual, it has complicated Fair dates for the smaller fairs and an effort was made to ar- range dates so that they will conflict as little as possible. The following is a list of the datés suggested by the meéting. The dates already chosen by a number of Boards have not been changed, Oshawa (chosen) ...... Sept. 9-10-11 Sunderland ............. Sept. 11-12 Port Perry (chosen) ..... Sept. 13-14 Oakwood (chosen) ...... Sept. 16-17 Orono (chosen) .2..0..... Sept. 17-18 Roseneath (chosen) ...... Sept. 19-20 Lindsay (chosen) ....... Sept. 18-21 Blackstock ........... v..Sept. 24-256 Beaverton .............. Sept. 26-27 Port Hope (chosen) ..... Sept. 27-28 Scott (Udora) (chosen) ...... Oct. 2 Markham (chosen) ......... Oct. 3-6 Some of these dates may not be ac- ceptable to the Boards concerned but appeared to the meeting to be the best working arrarigement, The regular No. 4 District Meeting will be held in-Port Perry in the early part of June. A good program is be- ing planned. Going to law is a poor investment for even the winner loses. Even nations who fight these days lose, whether they are conquerors or are vanquished. Ever since the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, war has taken on a new aspect, so a recent American writer recently advises us Suppose the Germans took Paris it would cost them far more than ever they could hope to get in reparations. The price that the Allies had to pay to drive the Germans back to their own land in 1918 not only put a severe strain. on the Allies, nor were they ever able to collect the indemnity. The price that Japan has had to pay to conquer China (and she is not con- quered-yet) is far more than 50 years profit she could "have been able to make in legitimate trade. Today the only way in which one nation is able to get profit from another is by trade and commerce, Japan was doing an immense business in China in selling products. Now she has killed the goose that laid the golden egg. - She has devastated China, killed hundreds of thousands of Chinese. They have really destroyed their best customers; wrecked her choicest and nearest market and now has to find new out- lets for her produce if ever she hopes to succeed. What a poor investment. Before the Great War Germany was fast overtaking Britain commercially. Britain: had 19% of World trade, Germany had 14%. Then Germany went to war and lest it all. Another poor investment. ¥ The Master of men declared: "The meek shall inherit the earth." It ai- most seems like a fantastic dream, but it is true. When the¢arly settlers came to this country some treated the red men as gentlemen, others exploited them. William Penn belonged to the former class, who treated _the Indians well. They trusted them,' did them good, taught them as best they could. They cared for the sick. They left their dwellings for the natives to come and go as they saw fit. There were no barriers, no keys, The consequenc. was a perfect confidence that was never betrayed. The result was a loyal friendship that was mutual, A good investment, Other settlers were not so happy in their relations with the primitive | them at a distance, thought | made a poor investment, races, They cheated then, 'abused them/ and thought they could keep ley could lock them out. They paid the penalty with their lives and property; they found the natives very vengeful. They . What would a man give in exchange |. PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1940 GORDON CONANT, HON. K.C. Premier Hepburn Denies Rumor A persistent rumor was current that the resignation of Attorney-General Conant was to be demanded by Pre- mier Hepburn owing to Mr. Conant's promise to support W. H. Moore and Mr. King. Premier Hepburn says the rumor is without the slight- est foundation. At the same. time the Premler took occa- sion to make this statement- ** I regard Gordon Conant as one of the most valuable Ministers with whom 1 have ever been associated; a tire- less worker, capable, con- scientious in the public inter- est, and one of Ontario's greatest Attorneys-General" For many reasons we are pleaged to be able to make this report. Frecdom to do what is considered right by |the individual. in office or out | of office, is of the utmost im- portant, We believe the Premier' praise of Mr. Conant to or well merited. -- War Work . ._. i Activities The Canadian Girls in Training un- der the direction of Mrs. Peterson have undertaken the collection of the money from the bags the ladies of the Scugog Chayiter placed in the homes last fall. 'The girls will call on Sat urday, March 2nd, and thereafter at the end of éach month. We thank you one and all for the. dimes and nickles that find their way into these bags. It all goes to the War Service Com- mittee and is ysed for war purposes. . * * We hear the following formula has helped some knitters with the "Kitchener Toe"--Front needle, knit and drop; purl and leave on. Back needle, purl and drop; knit and leave on. Any way it will bear repeating. CE The quilters will find another quilt on the frame, and help is needed foi the cutting of pieces for the next quilt. * * * . . Junior War Workers will meet at the home of Mrs. John Murray on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. LIVE " List of articles completed by the War Workers since. the middle of October. 230 pairs Socks, 31 Sweaters, - 22 pairs mitts, 7 pairs Wristlets, 1 Hel- met, 42 pairs Pyjamas, 41 Pneumonin Jackets, 19 pillow slips, 26 tea towels, 68 Hospital Bed Gowns, b Quilts, The best investment one can niake is to gain the good will of others." You will always find the odd one trying to take an unfair advantage, but most people. will respond to good treatment. So give to the world the best you have, and the best will come back to you. No, other investment can equal it. Watch your label; it tells when your, subscription expires ° > . $4 $1.50 per year in advance. 5 cents a single copy War interest is centered i in the al titude of the Scandinavian countries toward Finland. {he struggle in Nor- 'way and Sweden over the matter of officially giving aid to the Finns is one of grave difficulty. Fear of German reprisals if aid is given to Finland, and fear of their own fate if Finland should 3 (be defeated by Russia, are twin fears |}; the results'of which cannot be foreseen, || Paris has had its air raid alarm, At 4.31 a.m., Monday, the sirens sound- ed. But no damage was done then. Two German ships, two British, and two neutrals have all been sunk in t|the past few days. Rumania has raised railway rates for carrying oil to Germany from 12 to 40 per cent. Turkey is busy mobilizing her mili- tary forces in anticipation of a Russian attack on the Balkan States. At the same time Russia is strengthening her 7. position in that area to protect her own Oil is king | in this war. he ne Er hh Ry oil fields. THE ELECTION Conscription i is definitely out of the s|picture in the present election. Leader Dr. Manion at Kakabeka Falls: = "It's no use trying to put in something that would break Canada into pieces, for we - need a united Canada now more than ever." _Premier King has taken the same stand. The Conservative demand is for a i National Government, and a more ag- | gressive prosecution of war measures. The Liberals retort that such an. idea would only mean a Conservative Government under another name, and that the-charge of inefficiency in the | carrying out of war measures has no foundation in fact. Z Conservatives charge that Premier i King "scuttled" the parliamentary ship {i through fear of exposure of inefficiency - and denied the'right of access to the documents by which this Inefficiency coyld be proved... - Premier King denies. the accusation of fear and states that he is content to leave the decision to the voters. His real reason for going to the country was, Premier King states, to free the parliament from acrimonious debate, and give whole-hearted support to the carrying out of war measures. The people will decide. Official nomination day is set for ff Monday, March 11th, 2 pm.. ~~ / & te DONS To as 1