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ny SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. 'EDITORIAL "Such Is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam: His first, best country ever is at home." Es g . 18' DEFEAT DISHONORABLE? A football captain, whose team had been de- feated by a.small score said: "We lost to Yale; but I think we had a satisfactory season. We have had fun out of football; and it seems to me to be the very best reason for playing the game." That captain was never invited to train an- other eleven. His heresy was great--that defeat was something less than tragic. What do you think? oo dqop o A SUGGESTION In all the turmoil on this continent about what America should do in the war, one or two facts _stand out clearly; 1, Practically everybody is agreed that defence of the American continent is the first duty of all our governments and their peoples, 2, There is a wide difference of opinion as to actual participation in the war now raging in Europe, a It is curious to hear the , highly technical re; ations regarding neutrality. The air is tall oF. charges and counter charges about violation' of neutrality. But so far 'Mr. Hitler has not for- bidden the American continuent to defend itself, on the ground that such action would be a viola- tion of neutrality. The most defenceless part of America is its tremendously long double coast line To guard "both Atlantic and Pacific coast lines at the same time is beyond the present power of the United States. And if Japan has her way, the Pacific coast. will need much guarding. That being the case the solution would be for the United States to provide funds for the. re- fitting or building of fifty light cruisers, to be: --manned-by-Canadian-men; and-to-be used to-pa- trol the Atlantic coast, both Canadian and Amer- ican. Such a plan would release Canadian naval boats for further convoy duty. b It becomes increasingly certain. that extra- ordinary speed is the one essential. A five year plan for a great American navy may be too late. " Means of defence that may be made rapidly avail- able are the great need, demanding instant at- tention, © The Americans are an impulsive and generous people; and will readily see some such plan as is here suggested, as an initial defence of the Monroe Doctrine. In view of the fact that Canada is now com- mitted to spend $940,000,000 on war in one yea, -it is certain that United States financial resources _must be used for defence of the whole North American continent, This little newa story gives point to the sug- gestion for an Atlantic 'patrol by refitted light cruisers,' "New York, Aug. 8 The. New..York Herald Tribhne, criticizing editorially the recent decision of the United States Government: not to sell twenty torpedo boats to Great Britain, said today the boats "could have dofi¢ something real for American national defense had: thiey reached Eng- land." = : }- . "The boats were being built for the United States Government:and permission for them to be 'turned in' for newer and better models, re- leasing them to Britain, had been granted, when it was discovered American law did not permit the sale. President Roosevelt rescinded the order and Britain failed to get the craft." There is no nestraliey J law against defending our own coasts, - o 4 © SCHOOL BOYS ON: THE FARM The proposal of Premier Hepburn to keep Pub- + lic Schools. closed until Sept. 16 and High Schools until October 1st, to secure extra farm labour, has good points, and some not so good. So far as town boys in Public School are con- cerned, most of them would be of doubtful value on the farm. The steady work and discipline of farm labor would be value to the boys; but would generally be a real test of patience to the farmer, at a time when patience is not plentiful on any farm. That part of the suggested farm relief by Public School boys does not seem to be worth the effort. They (the town boys) would be far better in school. As regards High School boys there is more to be said in favour of the plan. The Danish edu- - cational system provides for a program of this sort only much more extensive, In Denmark the student has been required to spend three or four years on the farm after com- pleting a Public School course. y It is to be hoped that if the plan suggested by Mr. Hepburp goes through, no rewards of aca- demic promotion on the basis of farm work, will be tacked on, as it was in the war of 1914-18. Education is not secured in that way. >Pod A WISE MOVE In placing Mayor Houde, of Montreal, in an internment camp, Canadians have been shown that the .enforcement of the War Time Measures Act will be thorough. Mayor Houde has been 'a)atorm centre for some _ years, and has had a varied career with few _loyaltiés, except his own advancement. In his latest move he did all he could to disrupt the workings of national registration. It is interesting to note that Hon, Ernest La- pointe issued instructions for the arrest of Mayor Houde, Mr. Lapointe proved conclusively the loyalty to Britain of the rank and file of French Canadians, when he staked his political life in the batttle against Mr. Duplessis.- In that contest Mr. Duplessis was pletely defeated, and in the Dominion clection that followed a clean sweep of Quebec seats was made by the Liberals. many attempts to stir up trouble in 'Quebec but without success. All Canadians who are readers and listeners to the progress of events must be convinced that their own happiness is bound up with the success of the British in the world struggle. Demagogues and political disturbers have made PORT PERRY SPORTS DAY A Very Successful Day Canoe Tilting - AT THE FAIR GROUNDS "The Jumpers -{ Canoe Club. Time 1-hour;-12-minutes. Beverley Kent 2nd in 1 hour, 22 min. Wm. Taylor 3rd in 1 hour, 23 minutes, 1st--Jim Forbes and Craig Easson; 2nd--Dave Wilson and Doug. Morti- mer, all of Wallace's Point, Peterboro. ' RE; [ "Real summer. weather brought out a fine crowd for the Business Men's Association big day of sports. Rain threatened several times; but it held off, and we did not have even a show- er--until the dance was well started-- and then! - The Water Sports 'Nearly a thousand people attended the water sports in the morning, They were thoroughly enjoyed by the young "folk. The following were the winners: . . Gordon Baxter, Gerald Topham, Jack Swim--Boys under 11--Nick Poh- ribny, Ted Griffen, Harvey Kostychyn, Maurice Jeffrey, ~ Girls under 1 -- Marilyn Griffen, y Phyllis. Spain, .Boys under 18 -- Bill Kostychyn, Blewitt. Girls under 18--Mercedes Waridel, Maryl{n Griffen, Boys under 16=Bill Fydell, Jack | McReynolds, Ray Norwell, Ladies' swim--Joan Hayden, Mer- cedes Warldel, Men's Swim--Stan, McBride, Bill : Fydell, Swim under water--Ed. Prete, Bob Pierce, . Canoe, Men's single-- Dave Wilson, Doug. Mortimer. . Canoe, Men's doubles--Wilson and Mortimer, Wildman and Prete. Canoe, Ladies' single--Joan Hay- den, Lois McBride. Canoe, Ladies' Joubletadoin Hay- den and Lois McBride, Edna flaylor and Marie Hood. Diving Competition--8. MeBride 29, Ed. Prete 24, W. Wildman 23, Bob Pierce 21. The most attractive feature of the programme was the professional div- ing by Mr. Canty of the Ceritral Y.M C.A. His skill in this field of water sports was most remarkable. The following dives were made: Swan, Back Dive, Layout Somersault, Full Gainer, Half Gainer, Front 'Double, 1% Pike, Cutaway, Full Twist.. "The Bailing Races "Lack; of wind made a vety: slow] course for the sailing event, ¢ The winners of the 2% mile run were Joe "Skerratt of the Toronto One of the most popular attractions was given by a number of horse own- ers from Toronto, who put on a fine jumping exhibition." The following horses competed " the three events: Brownie and Cherie, owned by Mr. Hugh Price, Sidon and Duke owned by R. H. Pringle, Trixy and Koban, owned by T. Pogue, Robin owned by Miss Susan Ross, and ridden by Miss Lamb; Going-up, owned by Nelson Davis, Black Ace, owned by Mr. Peck, Golden Rule owned by Mr. McMullen. The Events There were three events: Open Performance--1 Black Ace, 2 Cherie, 8 Golden Rule, 4-Brownie, Pair Performance--1 Black Ace and Golden Rple, 2 Duke and Sidon, 3 Birnie and Cherie, 4 Robin and Trixie, 'Knockdown and out--1 Brownie, 2 Robin, 8 Sidon, 4 Black Ace. - The arena was a bit soft owing to mhny recent rains; "but there was some very good jumping. It is pro- bable that these events will be asked for again, and they drew many favor: able comments, : Our pwpose and Of good or ill - His mercy opens For Freedom's The Trotting Races Horsemen were well pleased with the races, There were eight entries in the 2.28 Class, and nine in the 2.18 Class. Every heat a race, 2.28 Class. Miss Vera Bars (W. Kay and J. Cryderman, Sutton) 1-1-1, Midnight Star (J. Payette, Penctang.) 4-3-3, Lea McElwyn, (J. S. Gordon, Hagnil- ton) 3-8-4; Larry Bola (Robt. Hale, Chatham) 8-5-7; Rosa-Bell Lee (C. tan (J. Lytle, Beaverton) 2-2-2; Peter Harvester (Harold Hooey, Oren 1- 7-8; Orphan Annie, (S. Palmer, Port Hope) 6-6-6, Time 2. 131%, 2, 13%, 2.14%. 2,18 Class--Iola Grattan (Payette, Penetang) 1-2-2, Axworthy Grattan (G. Colville, Port Hope) 4-5-Dr.; St. Peter, (J. S. Gordon, Hamilton) 2-4-3, Peter J. (Bob Sutherland, Peterboro) 8-8-5, Albert E. Grattan (C. B. Law: rence, Durham) 7-6-Dr., Adrian Grat- tan, (J. Lytle, Beaverton) 3-1-1; Kay Harvester (Mrs. J.- McDowell, Toron- to) b5-3-4; Miss. Peter Grattan (A. Brown, Newcastle) 6-7-6. Time 2,13, 2.13%, 2.16%. . -- FIELD SPORTS Boys' 100 yard dash, 16 and under, H-.Clements, Whitby; Gordon Cooper, Toronto. Mens 100 yard dash, EY Wal- lace, Greenbank, J. Apps, Port Perry. Ladies' 75 yard dash, open--Marie Hood, Scugog; E. Taylor, Port Perry. Boys' High Jump, 16 and under-- G. Cooper, Toronto; C. Aldred, To- ronto, Ladies High Jump--Marie Hood, M, Leahy, Port Perry. , Men's 220 yard dash--J. Apps, Port Perry, D. Wallace, Greenbank, ~ Men's High Jump, open--A. Crosicr Port Perry, G. Cooper, Toronto, Boys' High Jump, 16 and under-- M. Barton, G. Cooper. Mens Running Broad Jump, open-- 1 J. Apps, Port Perry, A. Crosier, Port Perry. Bicycle Race--1 H. Pringle, Osha- wa, 2 Cliff, Oshawa, 3 im Wyatt, Port Perry. Mens Pole Vault, AIA Cooper, Men's Pole Vault, open -- 1 Jack Cooney, 2 G, Cooper, 3 A, Crosier. Half Mile Run -- 1 R. Thurston, Oshawa, 2 W. Harden, Whitby, 3 II. Clemens, Whitby. Half Mile Relay--1 Port" Perry. 2 Oshawa Shamrocks. GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP When a world champiol sculler will drive a couple of hundred miles to give an exhibition of his skill here in Port Perry, our people appreciate his good sportsmanship. That was the contribution that Bob Pierce made to Port Perry's Sports Day. He was p | In thie gates of Death rejoice! We shall see and hold the good, Bear witness, Earth, we have made our choice Then praise the Coliton, Toronto) 5-1-5; Empire Grat#] Water front. 'PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 8th, 1940 Rudyard Kipling _ To the Judge of right and wrong, With whom fulfilment lies, our power belong, ,, , Our faith and sacrifice, Let Freedom's Land rejoice! Out ancient bonds are riven, Once more to us th' eternal choice is giv en. Not at a little cost, Hardly by prayer or tears, Shall we recover the road we lost In the drugged and doubting years. But after the fires of wrath, But after the searching and pain, us a path To live with ourselves again, ~~ brotherhood! Lord Most High, Whose strength has saved us whole! Who bade us choose that the flesh should die, And not the living soul! (Published in The New York Times upon the entry of the United States into the reat War in 1917.) When the course was set three en- tered the race.--Bob Pierce, world's professional single sculler. Jake Gaudaur, junior amateur champion of Canada. Gordon Bradshaw, runner- ley this year. There were two cvents, a quarter mile dash, and a mile with-a turn. Previous to the actual race, Bob Pierce gave an exhibition of his skill before the assembled crowd at the This was greatly appre- ciated. by all present, It: was a beautiful exhibition of seulling and the shells were a delight to see. WINNERS OF LUCKY DRAW - Ist prize--Rogers A} Silver Service for 8, No. 1249, Jos. Peel, Port Perry. 2nd prize--Floor Lamp, No. 1659, Albert Taylor, Toronto, 3rd prize--FElectrie Hot! Plate, No. 02, C. Tove Port Perry. 7 Ath prize--DPicnic jug, No. 146, Mr. Price, 911 St. Clarens Ave., Toronto, 5th prize--Fancy Silk Cushion, No. 886, Mrs. E. Hayes, Port Perry. 6th prize--Men's Shaving Set, do- nated by A. M. Lawrence, No. 741, B. L. Wannamaker, 65 Gowan Ave, Toronto. 7th prize--Wahl Pen and Pencil Set donated by Can. Chewing Gum Co., No, 985, J. Hinde.: 8th prize--50 Ibs. Flour, donated by Hogg & Lytle, No. 870; J, Paterson. Oth prize--50 Ibs. Flour donated by Hogg & Lytle, No. 422, Mrs. C. Sleep, Seagrave. 10th prize--Side of Bacon donated by. Canada Packers, Murray, Port Perry. Schneiders Litd., Port Perry. o 12th prize, credit note, Garage, Set Spark Plugs, M, Sisson, Manchester. 13th prize--Credit Note, Pair Boots or Shoes, donated by Jeffrey & Tay- lor, No. 262, Pte. Stanley Gyton, Port Perry. 14th prize--60 Ibs. Flour, donated by Gerrow Bros., No. 734, Jas, Davey, Port Perry. 165th prize--tin 50 cigarettes donated by H. Woodward, No. 719, Mr. Rednor, Port Perry. 16th prize--Tea, Coffee, Baking Powder donated by Pure Gold Co., No. 64, R. Redding, 60 Close Ave, To- tonto, + 17th prize -- Credit Note, b gals. Imperial Gas, donated by J. E. Jack- son, No. 498, Ted Cooney, Port Perry. 18th prize--Credit note, Sport Shirt donatéd by H. H. Stone, No. 683, A. B. Reesor, Prince Albert. 19th prize--Sét Tumblers donated by Hayden McDonald, No. 337, Wm, Blain, Port Perry. No. 763, Earl Heayn, Archer's No. accompanied by Jake Gaudaur, Jr. and Gordoyp Bradshaw, 20th prize--1 tin Simonize, and 1 (Continued on page four) up for the senior single title at Hen-| "| possible. No: 649, John 11th prize -- 1 ham donated by Watch your label; it tells when your $1.50 per year in advance. 5 cents a single copy subscription expires ¢. + their deputies, ly as possible, - questions. help. their opportunity. after these matters. ments have been made: Mr. "W. 8. Short. --_-- and Norman B. Buss. WHO ARE BRITISH SUBJECTS Speaking in the most gene a person may become a British sub- jeet by birth,gby naturalization, or, in the case of 'a" woman, by marriage, but British nationality once acquired may be lost by naturalization in some other country, by the cancellation of a naturalization cértificate, or, in the case of a woman, by marriage, the general rule being that a wife has the same nationality as her husband, The statutory provisions on the subject of nationality are extremely complicated and a simple statement of them is im- All-that can be done is to state first the circumstances in which British nationality is acquired and then those in which it is lost. {A)--Acquisilion of British Nation- ality. --FEvery person has become a British subject who (a) was born in any of His Majesty's dominions _or_on a British ship, no matter what was" the nation- ality of his or her parents, or : (b) was born elsewhere of a father who, at the time of the child's birth, was a British subject, or (c) has been personally granted a certificate of naturalization under any statutes of Canada or under the Im- perial Naturalization Act in any other jof His Majesty's dominions, or (d) has had his or her name in- cluded in a certificate of naturaliza- | tion granted to a parent tinder the Imperial Naturalization Act in Can- 1262, ada or in any pther of His Majesty's | dominions, or (e) is the child of a person natural- ized in Canada before January Ist, 1918, otherwise than under the Im- | perial Naturalization Act, and was a time of the - naturalization of the parents and, in any case, not later than January 1, 1018, or man who, at the date of the marriage, was a natural born or naturalized British subject, or (gg) being a woman, has married u man whe was an alien at the time of marriage and before January 156, 1932, became a naturalized British subject, ory ' (h) being a woman who becomes or remains an alien after her marriage to a man then an alien but later, dur- ing the marriage and after January 1, 1032, naturalized -as a British sub- ject in Canada has, within six months In Port Perry (where registratj the Town Hall and Armouries) the follwing appoint- REGISTRATION The next great event in Port Perry is "National Registration. over sixteen years of age takes part. Every person in Canada over sixteen years of age _.has a national duty to perform on one of these three days--August 19, 20, and 21. Each of us has it in our power to make the task easy for the registrars and Last week we published the questions that will be asked. It will be a good idea to look them over and be prepared to answer them accurately, and as rapid- It is is estimated that it will take fif- teen minutes for each person fo-answer the necessary That being the case, it is very evident that there will be great need for additional volunteer clerical Capable persons who have been wishing to be able to do something to help win the war, here have The places of registration will be-the same as those used in the Dominion election, and volunteers should get in touch with those accustomed to look ill be made at Polling sub-division No. 1 -- Messrs. Percy Den- sham and Campbell McMaster. Polling sub-division No, 2--Mrs. R. Collacutt and Armouries Town Hall Polling sub-division No, 3--Messrs, Irving Boyd Town Hall 'The registration booths will be open from eight o'clock in the morning until ten o'clock at night. Herewith is a definition of British cilizenship-- how it may be-vbtained, and how lost: after the issue of her husbands cer- | tific ate - of ral terms, | further time as may ashes auth- orized in special circumstances, made | and caused to be registered a declara- i tion that she desires to acquire British naturalization -. such nationality, and, in which case, she has. obtained a certificate of British nationality. (B)---Loss of British Natjonality -- livery one who has once, became a British subject so remains until his pr her death unless: N (a) he 'orshe has (apart from mar- - riage) become a naturalized-citizen of some other country, or (b) being a naturalized British "sub jeet, his or her certificate of natural- ization is cancelled, or . (a) being a woman, has before Jan- uary 1, 1932, married a man who at the date of the marringe was not a British subject, or (d) being a woman, has married « man _who, although a British subject at the date of: thé marriage, later, during the marriage and before Jan- : uary 15, 1932, ceased to be so, or (¢) being a woman, has on or after January 15, 1032, married an alien apd has by virtue of the marriage -ac- quired her husband's nationality * or (rf) being a woman whose husband has during the marriage and on or after January 15, 1932, ceased to be a British subject and who, by virtue only of her husband's change of al- leginnee has acquired her husband's new nationality, unless within six months after such change of her hus-_ band's allegiance or such further time as may have been authorized in special circumstances, she has made and caused to be registered a declara- minor and resident-of- Canada at the (f) being a woman, has married a' tion that she obtained a certificate of British nationality, *At the date of the publication of these instructions the foreign countries in which a female British subject mar- rying a subject of such foreign country does not, by reason of such marriage, acquire the nationality of her husband are the following: France, United "States of America, Argentina, Cuba, the marriage but later, during thee atemala and Uruguay. "THE LIONS CLUB The, Department of National War Services has asked the. Lions Club to assist in the coming registration, and while the actual work has not beer defined the secretary has written the Hon. Jas. G. Gardiner that the Lions Club will be glad to help in any War Work. | Everybody