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Age Sg 2 + , =. Str Fo mia et Err 'THE INNER THREAT--OUR OWN SOFTNESS (Condensed from Harper's Magazine by Roy Helton in 'Readers' Digest') The real danger of our civilization guns by an enémy, but what the:ab- is a more serious business even than!sence of any serious purpose save the war, Hitler,~Mussolini and Stalin will die and the fabric they have built may crumble. But unless we change our direction, we shall sce far more deva- stating upheavals than we have yet seen--and within one human lifetime, To. survive we must turn' our demo- cratic energies toward strength and away from comfort and refinement. Every civilization. that has avoided that truth has perished. For 26 years the feminine influence on western life has been mounting to- ward dominance. Unquestionably we are politer than we were at the turn of the century. The cuspidor has been eliminated from all but the most re- = actionary of our remoter hotels and barrooms. The cigarette has largely replaced the cigar and the cut plug. Men have been mancuvered into a position where it is impossible - for them to think of anything but women and their wants between the end of each day's work and its beginning the following morning. And it is those wants which Lave given form to our culture. } Only a fool would say that the re- sult has been unpleasant. We live in a far daintier world than did our fathers, but also a far less virile world. The theory that opportunity is dead, for example, is a distinctively female idea. It holds the family together. It prevents the hardship of changes and migrations. Matriarchies arise, as in the old Chinese Empire, where opportunities are believed to be dead and men can be convinced that this is so. The patriarch flourished only among pioneers. All modern Western democracies have become state ma- triachies within the past generation. The general Alma Mater is the gov- ernment's sheltering arms. For, sur- vival, such a trend is finally worthless. Who can fegard the history of European civilization for the past two years without perceiving that both Britain and France have acted on a female pattern? Consider their ap- peasements and submissions, their thinking and policy, their ability to struggle only when locked in the -ravisher's arms, and then the complete and abject submission of France. Sometime between 1914 and 1940, John Bull and Jacques Bonhomme became ladylike. And where today is our Uncle Samuel? Uncle Sam no longer fits our notion of ourselves, Feminine control of the "purse strings has profoundly altéred any wjpd . ean neighbour in turning their re- of fate, our over-solicitous ie sources toward ease and luxury, and: ism toward our children m the develop t of our industry and commerce. Nearly all devices in gen- eral use are marketed on their femi- nine and juvenile appeal. Luxury or its imitation is a paramount sales argument. Now, women are fine creatures and of superb courage, but biological and economical realities compel them to a selection of values of prime import- ance to themselves: shelter, comfort, and every attainable advantage for their young. Those are all proper ideals but not adequate to create an enduring society without an equal force in the distinctively male values of enterprise, adventure, and power. The balance of those two sets of fac- "tors makes civilization. When the female influence climbs too far into the ascendancy we have comfort and its sequel, degeneration. When the male influence is too dominant, we have war and destruction. That is the line-up today in Europe, and there is nothing in man's history to indicate that these fundamentals will ever change. Nor should they. What alone can save civilization is for us to use these facts instead of deny- ing them, Anybody in Europe, with half a mind, knew that 'Germany had been preparing for a war on a colossal} scale since 1934. No nation spends acquisition of minor luxury can do to the human spirit, The worth and per- manence of democracy cannot be in- sured by great navies or air forces, but only by our hardihood as a people. These necessary devices are a mere skin that can proteét from external in- fection, They do not insure the life of what lies within. And at no time in history has any people successfully protected itself without strengthening its own fibers. What are the evidences of those internal weaknesses which will be- stroy democracy if we are not res- olute to overcome them? We have not been willing to face the cost of living as a free people. We borrow and borrow instead of-pay and pay. In our national ectnomy we are like wastrel heirs of a great fortune. * We do not care to face the financial truth, or pull in our belts to free ourselves from the peril of our accumulating mortgage on thé Amer- ican future. Our leaders assure us that all will be well, but we know in our hearts some prodigious crash is ahead. Debt betrayed the democracies of Furope; they were so burdehed with past obligations that they dared not tag or borrow adequately to face the necessities of present self-protec- tion. Down that path we also are travelling fast. We are a nation of city dwellers. For exercise, mature Americans move faster and travel farther under cover and on the seats of their pants than the citizens of any other nation. In our magnificent outdoor training grounds of democracy we have done everything possible to remove any in- centive for people to use human ac- tivity for pleasure. Folk too indolent to climb a seven foot stepladder can ascend Mt. Mitchell, Mt, Washington, or Pike's peak sitting down. We spend more time in enclosing rooms than any race that ever survived in history. For mental exercise we play bridge on certain evenings, though we are too tired for serious reading. There is also, perhaps, golf, and work and life insurance, and a mortgage and the undertaker. It is all good enough but it will not survive in a world where a people con- centrates its national spirit on a pur- suit of fitness and power. We indulge our children .illimitably. Instead of rearing a race. of lusty, weather-conditioned sons and daugh- ters, we exhaust our purses to buy gasoline for our racing youth. They must have better' clothes than their mothers and fathers had. They must be constantly amused with motion- picture shows, School work must not be so difficult for them as it was foi --{ their parents, We exhaust the re- sources of our colleges to crect stadia unparalleled since the days of degene- rating Rome, so that 22 picked men may provide emotion and vicarious ex- ercise for our children on Saturday afternoons; for of course they must go to college--we did not raise our boy to be a plumber or our daughter to sully her sweet hands with domestic toil. There must be more abundant social life at their institution of high- er learning. They must join a Greek- letter society or our pride is humbled and their. lives made tragic. Our children graduate if they can, and we try to find them a husband or a job. For the past 20 years American civilization has appeared to pursue no ideal more world-shaking than the at- tempt to get harder and harder but- ter on softer and softer bread. It was so also in the democraties of Europe. If we need our freedom to save our children, to invent social or economic devices by which. we can i | evade the task of finding work for all 'men and women, then there is no health in us and democracy will pass into the historic record as another 20 billion dollats of self-denied wealth noble experiment defeated by the in- and luxury for a bluff, the democracies of Europe. played Meanwhile dulgences of men, For our nation to be safe to face while Germany worked. They follow-] dangers from any quarter, and strong- ed their rich and comfortable Ameri' ly bred to stand up against joined her in wondering why creating devices for luxury and ease did not seem to give employment to all their ~ people. 3 Britain and, France had far more . automobiles "than Germany allowed herself and far more, of the comfort- ble little gadgets on "which we, most of any nation, have based our lives. Thq danger of machines to man fs ' not Mesely the creation of tanks and t end; our young men and women must be hardened by work: and' weathée meet every possible storm, Our pub- lic humanities must be maintained but must be an urge, not a sedative, to the unfortunate. , Our lawmakers must attain the courage to compel us to pay for the necessities of govern- ment by adequate taxes. In a world of power the gracious, the genteel, the sheltered life has of itself no force, no vital consequences. Couple domocracy to those ideals and you marry it to death. Whatever survives between now and the year 2000 will be something tough. : We are a great people, We made democracy work under grave handi- caps in a new world. - We did not in- vent industrialism, but we mastered it and achieved with it more common good than any other people, It would be pleasant to live back in the 1880's, when all that lay ahead in a man's lifetime was growth, pros- perity, and mechanical wonders, But ours is a different fate. Upon the maturity of industrialism has descena- ed a great terror. Force of purpose implemented by machines is different from any force ever unleashed before. It is imperonal and terrible to the flesh and blood man, who is not ma- chinelike, It can be fought under democracy, but only by a better pur- pose and a stronger will, It cannot arise out of our passion for Sunday driving and "every modern conven- ience." That will cannot be conjured from our desire to blast Hitler, so he may leave us alone to golf and the movies. : It can arise only from the resolu- tion to raise up on this continent the ablest, hardiest and niost intelligent men and women that ever inhabited the world. Only through that goal can our democracy survive, MARRIED READ-PATTEN Nupials of a most pleasant nature and of most local interest took place at the residence of the Rev. Joseph Denny of Prince Albert, Ont., when Nora Lucy, daughter of Sgt.-Major and Mrs, Charles Patten, Oshawa, became the bride of James, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Read, Sr, of Port Perry, took place on Saturday after- noon, September 28th amid a setting of beautiful autumnal flowers. It would have. been difficult to have chosen a more delightful' day as it proved to be. The groom was attended by his firend Mr. R. Stewart of Uxbridge, whilst Grace, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid. A large number of relatives and friends were present at the ceremony. The bride wore a gown of blue crepe maid a dress of purple Boucle with accessories to match. |, __The happy couple left to spend their honeymoon at various Eastern points and expect to take up their permanent residence in the Village of Port Perry where they are well known and re- spected. ---------- oo ---- -- SEAGCRAVE Weiner Roast ~ On Tuesday, Sept. 24th, the Quad- rata Girls' Club held a weiner roast in the basement of the church. There were about twenty-five young people atténded. Miss Dureclle Martin and Ruby McCoy were in charge of the games. After the games the weiners and coffee were served. More games were played. The party broke up at eleven p.m, An Excellent Program On Friday evening, Sept. 27th, Rev H. Howey, B.A., of Dunbarton, show- ed lantern slides of England and the Mediterranean Sea, in the Church. Musical monologues were also given by Mr. Howey, accompanied by Mrs. W. Tristram, The attendance was small, proceeds $5.00 which went to the Quadrata Girls' Club. Personal Mr. and Mrs. Boyd and son, Toron- to, are visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Short. Miss Evelyn Harding was visiting at her home on Saturday and Sunday. Glad to hear that Mr: J. Short has recovered from his recent injury. PRINCE ALBERT The September meeting of the W, A. was held on the 26th -at the home of Mrs. Newnham. The president, Mrs. MacGregor, opened the meeting. Report of the war work done was given, cheque for $566, as a grant from the County Council had been re- of ceived-and a motion carried that it all be handed over to the LO.D.E. A number of letters were read. It was decided that we have a pot luck pro- gram at the next meeting, The pro- gram was as follows: readings by Mrs. Murphy, "A letter from a soldiér to his mother"; Mrs, Ettey, "A homely happening", Miss Grace Vickery, (continued on column 6) and grey tweed coat and the brides-|- Books at the Public Library CONTINUED USEFUL ARTS Commercial Correspondence Three Musketeers of the Air . Romance of 'the Rails . Royal Air Force American Doctor's Odyssey Home-made Kindergarten ... World's Workers 'Monk and Winter ..Norton .. Smith tephenson: How to Write Business Letters Craig Triumph of an Idea.........ccuvrverenniveiennennerensinsnons ...Graves All About Parties .. Kaye Hands Up! .iievieiienins pin = Vequin Human Nutrition and Diet .., We and Our Children ........ Challenge of Agriculture . Story of Electricity ........... ' Story of the Living Machine ....c..ccccnes FRAT Make Your Bazaar Pay ...... atin Wo .Burt Mrs. Allen's Cook Book .......uie Allen Dog Days weve Sin tein White RAO iii rmrisirivsiosiission . Davies Horse and Buggy Doctor ............. 'Hertzler North to the Orient Lindbergh Listen! the Wind! ........ Water-Powers of Canada ... FINE ARTS Tropes Lindbergh Denis and White Outline of Art (2 vols.) Colour in the Canadian Rockies . Mastoriios of Ch Ao RE Landscape Gardening Book Painting ' Memoirs of the Early Italian Painters . Great Musical Composers Home Work Half Hours of Scientific Amusement How to Make Good Pictures Great Pictures Described by Great Writers > Piano Mastery ......coiminnnin. Snvniesy How to Ride Your Hobby Story of Photography Musical Companion . Story of the Art of Music ... Turrets, Towers and Temples How to Study Pictures ............. Art Schools of Mediaeval Christendom Parks and Pleasure Grounds House Comfortable Turner, the Artist ... Loran in Art . Badminton for Al . Great English Painters Picture Appreciation for the- High School . ES, 'Bulliet Jameson' ...Grayson Wonders of Art and Archaeology ®v vols. i) Egypt 3300 Years ik Engraving oon. Furopean Art . athens De Lanoye ....Duplessis .Viardot Sculpture Viardot Architecture Donald POMPEI covrrerererrerenriirneisenisisienissnesessness ss assess ssssnesssanes Monner Italian Art . Glass-Making Big Game at Sea ......cceveriienens Holder Annuals, Hardy and Half Yardy ONT he .Cudtis Dahlias we ...Gordon Sweet Peas ve Wright Chrysanthemums ... i. > Stevenson First Aid to the Opera Goer .. rrr WY atking i 74 PHILOSOPHY ; Escape Down in Water Street ..... Success. ; Investment of Influence 5 Experiment in" Altruism ..... Old Vice and New Chivalry Story of the Mind...... Man's Value to Society "... Inebriety--Source, Prévention and 'Cure Jaisiin How to Live on 24 Hours a Day ..... Cry HavoC ..c.cciiineiinennonn Poison Problems . Return to Religion... Link You Can viii visemes Adams Man, the Unknown Carrel Art of Thinking .... Dimnet Cock Lane and Common Lang POP | cionsnsmitiniisisismsmisisiesmiips sii Weienistirnts TREE Hunter Inebriety, Causes, Results and iomedy Te hciveiriires PER Clum America Fallen vin een. Walker Overcoming Handicaps .....coue wee Wallace Mind in the Making Robinson How to Win Friends and Influence People SEY we «Carnegie ' " |quite a fresh looking and well groomed _ DEATH TRAP oF 1 THE U-BOAT. Depth Hrs arg Tarp made Feady aboard a British destroyer. Catapults on both sides of the vessel hurl them into the sea where they bring quick and terrific' destruction to U-boats or submarines lurking 'helow the surace, OUR BREAD Our are tasty as well as satisfying, . pastry for those who are particular about . the flavour. We will be pleased to serve you. JEMISON'S BAKERY THE HOME OF 'GOOD BREAD AND PASTRY Phone 93, Pert Perry. Lake Seugog | Lumber & Coal Co. LIMITED and PASTRY ARE DELICIOUS Just right to satis Ws appetite, that particular summer hite and Brown Bread We make YPROC YEAR 'ROUND COMFORT . . 'Insulate your house now and be comfort- able both winter ahd - summer. GYPROC « WOOL Thick Insula- tion quickly pays for itself because it SAVES FUEL Let us measure your house and give you an estimate INSULATION ® THICK - FIRE PROOF , SANITARY F ¥ E. REESOR EASY TO INSTALL PORT PERRY - (continued-frgm column 3) "Thoughts for a discouraged farmer"; Mrs. F. Luke, "Air Force Blue"; Mrs, MacGregor, "Why should we fight for England"; Mrs. Butt, "Too tired to pray"; and Mrs. E. Martyn, "A house- wife speaks". We were pleased to have some of the Manchester ladies present. Mrs, McCrea and Mrs. Newn- ham served lunch. Attendance 25. Proceeds $6.11. Sunday School will meet at 2 o'clock and the Church service 'will be at 38 next Sunday, and continue at these" hours, Mrs. A. Woodley, Toronto, visited a few days with friends in the village. visited friends here recently. Mr. and Mrs, W. Martyn and Mrs. E, Martyn, attended the funeral of the late Mrs, Geo, Mark in Toronto last Friday, Mr, Josiah Smith attended the fun- eral of his hrother, at Edgerly, re- cently, Miss M, Murphy, Weston, visiting at the home of her brother, Mr, H. R. Murphy, Best wishes are extended to the newly weds, Mr. and Mrs, C, Granger (nee Myra Sager.) Mrs. I. Bond is visiting . her daughter, Mrs, H. Wagg, near Bronte, Miss Hazel McCrea is attending Normal School in Toronto, Neighbours were sorry to lose by death last week, Mr, H, Overton, Al- though old in years, Mr, Overton was man. ~ His garden. and house wera in order, and the winter's fue] was in; but after only a few day's illness of heart trouble he passed away in Port Perry hospital. Interment took place at Nelson beside his wife, Recent visitors with Mrs. R. Bond were her niece Miss Grace Edwards and Miss D, Andrews, Toronto. pp. a The anniversary services held here on Sunday were well attended. The afternoon service was taken by Rev. Mr, Holmes of Goodwood, with musie by the Croxall Quartette and Miss N. Croxall, The evening getvice was con- ducted by Rev, Mr, Wilson, of Mount Albert, with the Ashburn choir furn- ishing music. : Miss Alli&' Thompson, Manchester, visited at Mr. Joe Ward's on Sunday, Mrs. Allie: Christie, Mrs. Fred Ack- ney visited Miss Annie Christie on Sunday. and Mrs, Page from Brantford, recent visitors at Fred Ashton's. Mr. Don Wauchope, now of Ottawa, | Miss Wijlis, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson | ot Mrs. Clarence Croxall, Wilmot and "| Noreen visited at Herman Walker's on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Ward visited at Mr. Harold Kerry's on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Bell of North Bay, visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Catherwood visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kendall, : ; Mr. and" Mrs. Fred Thoms of Ux- bridge, spent Sunday at the home of, Mr. Ivan Geer. - PP od o-oo) VOTERS' LISTS, 1940 Municipality of the Township of Scugog, County of Ontario Notice is here by given that I have complied with Section 7 of The Voters' Lists Act and that I have posted up at my office at the Township of Scugog on the 27th day of September, 1940, the list of all persons entitled to vote -|in the said Municipality at Municipal elections and that such list remains there for inspection. to take immediate proceedings to have any errors or omissions corrected ac- cording to law, the last day for appeal being the 18th day of October, 1940. Dated, Sept. 27th, 1940 JOHN L. SWEETMAN, Clerk. -- DR. G. F. ROGERS NAMED AS DEPUTY EDUCATION HEAD' Dr, Geo. F. Rogers, Chief Inspector and widely known throughout the Pro- vince by hig works, will receive the Education. Dr. Rogers will assume the post left vacant by the elevation of Dr. Duncan McArthur to. the Cabinet, following the death of Hon, Dr, L. J; Simpson, | Mr. Rogers was former principal of London Collegiate, &nd has been Chief Inspector since the Hepburn Govern: ment took office, prior to that he was Superintendent of: Education. He was born at Franklin Centre in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. He' entered high.school at Athens, secured his senfor matriculation at Hamilton, He graduated in arts from Victorja . College and won the gold medal for general proficiency. He was honored by Toronto University, McMaster Uni- versity and Western University with the degree of Doctor of Laws, ; Dr. Rogers special "in English and science, He, aug! hoe Qeitia pulls, Seaforth, London, Was A Mr, and Mrs. Stan Croxall, Mr. and inspector for beets gars, | i « Swan, * Sorry to report' Mr, Swan is' And I hereby call upon all voters ° of Secondary Education in Ontario, - appointment 'of Deputy Minister of #5 FI