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SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher, PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONT.,, THURSDAY,. OCTOBER 10th, 1940 EDITORIAL "Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam: His first, best country ever is at home.» * 4 BUSINESS AS USUAL War is supreme in its demands upon Canadian citizens; but we must carry on the affairs of life More than that, we must look forward to the needs of an expanding pop- ulation, Those future Canadians will have many different ideals; and they will bring many talents as thoroughly as ever. to this land. The main thing will be that the country shall be ready for that expanding population when it comes, Provincial and Federal powers must be de- fined. Unemployment insurance must be put into tation probl operation. Tr ensure the followi Britain: Wheat or flour Bacon Cheese Apples Tobacco While at pres will need thorough study and adjustment. cation must be fostered in harmony with national rifices now than we are likely to be after a long and bitter war, There are but a few of the problems that will need to be solved. We are really in a better mood to take proper steps and make necessary sac- rifices than we are likely to be after a long and bitter war, oo qo) o Vocational edu- farmers informed and requirements. AN AGRICULTURAL TRADE IDEAL In order to Stabilize Canadian agricultural in- dustry, arrangements are being mapped out to ' ng agricultural trade with Great ... 180 Tnx 4 ves BO of $ of § of § of $ of § of § represent an millions millions millions millions millions millions ent these figures ideal rather than a fact, it is evident that the Federal Department of Agriculture is doing all that is possible to make the ideal a_ practical fact, Two features necessary to the success of the plan rests with the farmers--quality and main- taining the quota. - There will be need for greater effort to keep the 1 as to agricultural opportunities A return to regular meetings of farmers' clubs and kindred organizations is' essential, It is n 10t possible for the farmer to co- operate if he does not know what the Government is planning for his own and the country's good. fC - I} THE NEED OF FAITH Dorothy Thompson has called attention to a very important matter--the lapsing of faith. She T speaks of "emotional and spiritual unemployment ( +++. When there isn't any faith, pure gang- sterism and piracy break loose." For many years doubt has been looked upon as a mark of intelligence by those who consider themselves superior to what they dubbed the "fairy tales" of religion and faith, How natural it is for energetic youth to be guided into channels of force, where the results no substitute for must learn by a John Stuart Mill: are so self-evident; and where glory and power can be secured by the simple expedient of des- ~ troying all 'who stand in the way of such pos- session. What has happened in 'Germany can happen in any country where faith is unemployed; and where there is a vain search for the deeper satis- faction of the human spirit. This extract from Dorothy Thompson's "A _ Footnote, should cause serious thought: "To be able neither to produce the food, < clothing and shelter, of the material world nor the faith, convictions and continuity with tradi- "tion which keeps society on keel, means, simply, that a class resigns from history, goes on just the same." "A péople may if, from indol error to govern itself, can assure the necessary freedom in which to learn the science of government, e, or car ® 40> ° HIS FREEDOM The Blue Belly Somcone said once that "good government is free government," which can be taken to mean that, if a nation is to be free, it continuous process of trial and And only eternal vigilance Note this from prefer a free government, but, or want of public they can be delud them out of it; if. or temporary pan individual, they c. erties at the feet him with powers their institutions; But history they are unlikely 1 , or cowardice, spirit, they are unequal to the exertions necessary for preserving it, if they will not fight for it when it is directly attacked, if ed by the artifices used to cheat by momentary discouragement, ic, or a fit of enthusiasm for an an be induced to lay their lib- even of a great man, or trust which enable him to subvert in all these cases they are more or less unfit for liberty; and, though it may be for their good to have had it even for a short time, long to enjoy it." Myrtle Station Myrtle Thank Offering services will be held next Sunday at 11:'a.m. and 7.30 pm. Rev. Hi W. Cliff of Kingston, President of the Bay of Quinte_Conference will be the speaker both morning and evening. . Epsom quartet will sing during the morning service and Mrs, Douglas Holliday of Whitby will be the soprano soloist at the evening service. Sunday School will be withdrawn. ibis The decorating committee will 'be grateful for flowers, fruit and vege- tables with which to decorate the church. These may be brought to the church any time on Saturday morning or afternoon. A business meeting of the Myrtle Branch of the Red Cross was held on Tuesday evening of last week and well represented by each unit. Plans were discussed for the coming campaign for funds and the following conveners were appointed for the canvassing committees: Mr. John Grant, Myrtle, Mr. I. Ormiston, Raglan; Mr. Lionel Diamond, Prospect. A letter from headquarters was received, allotting Myrtle: Branch a certain order for garments for evacuees in England. This order was accepted ahd each unit will be grateful for any assist- ance from the respective communities, as thd work must be completed within the next two months, Mrs, Jas, Cooper and Miss Beulah were visitors in' Toronto on Tuesday of last week. Mr, and Mrs. D, Duchemin called on friends in Mount Albert on Monday of last week, Mr, Jack Kirkham, OP, section foreman, had an extra g during the past week, Asaistin, in aligning the track. Pte. Bob, Valliorea of Camp Borden and Miss Hazel Valileres, of Oshawa, spent part of Sunday at their home here. Mr. W. Rowe and niece, Miss Edna of Harmony, called on friends here on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. King of Qahiond, visited on Sunday with their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Will Cook. On Thanksgiving evening, Monday, October 14th, a thanksgiving service will be held .in- Myrtle church at 7.30 p.m. Rev. G. S. Gervan urges a good attendance, Mr. John Grant has "had his house raised from the ground about four ft. and is having new cellar walls built. The house was built on low ground and in wet weather the water had a tendency to seep into the basement. With this improvement made the dampness will be eliminated and the comfort and appearance of the build- ing will be augmented. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Harrison 'and Mrs. Long attended anniversary services at Seagrave and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Scott. Mr: and Mrs. Elwood Masters visit- ed on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. H. Painter of Prospect. Mr, Roy Thompson was a visitor in Toronto on Tuesday of last week, Silo filling is the important thing in the agricultural line these days. Corn is a good crop and of very good quality. The line of smoky hills, the chang- ing from green to red of the sumacs, the glorious coloring of the stately Maples and the calling of the Bluejay, bring to mind Wilfred Campbell's de- scriptive poem, "September." Myrtle was well gpresented at Raglan on Sunday when anniversary services were held in-the morning and evening. The church was tasefully. decorated with gladiolus and other late summer flowers. Rev. H. J. Latimer, a former pastor and now of Sceley's Bay, in Kingston Presbytery, wag the speaker at both services. His morning address was exceptionally i VOLUNTEER CIVIL-GUARD COUNTY VOLUNTEER CIVIL ; GUARD NEWS Two -appointments have been made in g¢onnection with Ontario County First--Rev. Major E. E. Pugsley, of Cannington, Volunteer Civil Guard. has been appointed Officer Command- ing; and Mr. J. E. Jackson, of Port Perry, Second in Command. the County Council. EE CIVIL GUARD ATTEND CHURCH Al SEAGRAVE Members of the Volunteer, Civil Guard from Port Perry, Sunderland, attended Divine service at Seagrave United Church on The minister | was Rev. Walter R. Tristram. and -Little Britain Sunday evening last. The sermon was a direct and manly challenge to all men who have offered their services for the defence of their country and the cause of human free- dom, No more should church attendance be looked upon as a mere ceremony that has become a habit with some The Chistian way of life and the British way of life for which we are fighting are essentially the same. people. No man can give the best service to the British Empire who does not real- ize that Christianity is the foundation of British life. "Mr, Tristram took for his text the] Prayer-- First he traced the development of the beliefs about God "Al- mighty" to the teaching of Christ who opening words of the Lord's "Our Father", in the Old Testament as the told of the Fatherhood of God. Humanity could have been created to "goose-step" in all life's actions, so that they must carry out God's will in every particular; but that would only have produced automatons. Christ taught the love and friendship of God; His Communion with men who have the power to choose right or wrong. Referring to the matter of prayer, Mr Tristram pointed out thal prayer for individual safety was far less im- portant than prayer for courage and power to do one's duty, and ability to meet emergencies that that duty in- volved. Indeed prayer for individual safety might even become acowardly desertion from service in the great cause in times of great peril. It is far more important that the spirit of £ood and delivered in true Latimer man should return to God who gave form. "Thou shalt receive power", was the subject and Mr. Latimer thought there could be seen a parallel in God's action when he cut down the great number of Gideon's mighty army to a small three-hundred, and the present situation of 'the war. England stands practically alone. The nations lined up against the enemy have, one by one, been crushed--; Norway, Holland, Luxemburg, Bel- gium and France--"Lest Israel vaunt themselves against me saying, Mine own hand hath saved me." Judges 7:2. The choir composed mostly of the junior - congregation, deserves credit for the splendid rendering of the anthems, The Women's Association will hold their annual Hallowe'en supper near the end of the month. Fuller details will be given later. Mr. Luther Mitchell's house is com- pleted and he and Mrs. Mitchell will move in at the end of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Downey and little daughter, and Mrs. Vipond of Toronto visited on Wednesday of last week with Mr, and Mrs. Oscar Downey. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Radburn, Marilyn and Brent, of Toronto, were Saturday visitors with Mr, and Mrs, Norman Hughson. Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Wolfe, Dr, and Mrs.' Leighton and Mary, all of To- ronto, spent Sunday: at the cottage. Mrs, Harry Stacey visited oh Mon- -|day with her sister Mrs. G. D. Ross of Brooklin, : 'Miss Thelma Briggs was a visitor in the Queen City on Friday. Mr, and Mrs. Daniel Carey and Charley, Mr. and Mrs. David Carey, all of Oshawa, were Sunday callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Carey. Your Help is Needed for the Red Cross Fund it courageous and fully devoted to God's service, than it is that the body should be protected. One fact was particularly stressed. No man can be utterly careless in life, and when faced with the danger (pro- bably of his own making) turn to God for safety with a whining prayer. ------ ef OPP---------------- ONTARIO VOLUNTEER CONSTABULARY Announcement is made of the es- tablishment of a force, auxiliary to the Ontario Provincial Police, under the name of 'Ontario Volunteer Con- stabulary.' The establishment of this volunteer force has resulted from the many of- Attorney-General to assist in dealing with subversive clements and in maintaining law and order. This will be a highly trained, read- ily available mobile force which ¢an point where their services are re- quired, Persons enrolling Volunteer Constabulary will serve undergo instruction under Provincial, Police officers for a sufficient period) to ensure reasonable competency in police duties." They will be ander the control of the Commissioner of- Police for Ontarlo and will be subject to regular police discipline. All applications for admission to this force will be required to pass ex- aminations to ensure satisfactory phy- sical and educational attdinments. A minimum age limit of 35 is also pre- scribed. ' Every person admitted to the On- tario Voluneer Constablulary wiil pro- vide his own uniform in accordance with a prescribed standard. J It is expected that the present Pro- vincial Police force will be consider- ¥ These appointments were made by the Leg- islation and Memorials Committee of deep fers that have been received by the ably augmented by this new organiza- tion, M. F. Hepburn, Prime Minister, G. D, Conant, Atty-General ---- CASUAL COMMENT (By C.F.S. in Brantford Expositor) This army nomenclature is a bit confusing, particularly as it seems to run largely to alphabetical abbrevia- tions. So, for the benefit of the lads who will soon be doing their turn under the new training scheme, we re- produce a few items here, with accom- panying explanations. * * * First of all the C.0. is Commanding Otlicer. 2 i/c stands for second-in- command. A Col. is of course, a col- onel, and a Lt.-Col. is licutenant-Col- onel; a Capt. a captain; a Comdt. a commandant; a comdr, a commander; a Brig. is ont a boat but a brigadier; a C.QM.S. is: a company quarter- master sergeant; C.S.M., company sergeant-major; Cpl, corporal; Bdr., bombardier. EE JES Before we forget, D.0.C. means district officer commanding, and G.S. O., general staff officer, The A.G. is adjutant-general; a G.M.G. quarter- master-general;, D.A.A. and Q.M.G. deputy assistant adjutant and quarter- master-general. Popular chap is the D.P.M,, district paymaster. 8 «ss N.C.0. stands for non-commissioned oflicer; M.O. for medical ofticer; O.i/c oflicer-in-charge; O.R. other ranks; Sup. O., supply officer; T.O. transport officer; W.0., warrant officer and also War Office. * * * i" Tp. is not township but troop. Sjt. is the way they cut short a sergeant in the army, but you'd better not try it any other way, if you value your comfort. And DON'T call hini'Sarge'. Its a homey little term, an endearing appellation, but he may not appreciate it. LIE A Lieut,, naturally is a licutentant, pronounced "loo-tennant" in U.S. but "leff" in English. Don't ask us why. There are two kinds of licutenants, militarily speaking that is, junior is the second lieutenant, vulgarly de- signated "pip-squeak" on account of him wearing one star or "pip". But don't let him hear you making such allustions. His senior is a licutenant. Both are called "Mr." So is a warrant oflicer first class. . . L If you go to an" A.D.S. you find yourself in an advanced dressing sta- tion. A.R.P. may be air raid precan- tions for mere civilians but in the army it means ammunition refilling point. A-Tk. isn't 'a laundry symbol but anti-tank. An A.F.V. is an arm- oured fighting vehicle. Arty, isn't a nickname but artillery. - . or ¥ A Sqn. is a squadron, a Coy, is a company, and D.A.D.O.S. stands for !deputy assistant director of ordnance services, in case you care. You won't like Detn, because it's detention and if you get a D.C.M. the degree of ac- companying pleasure will depend upon whether it is a Distinguished Conduct Medal or a district court-martial. Fd. Amb, is a field ambulance, while a Fd, Bly, is a ficld battery. F.O. doesn't mean fizzle out but field of- ficer. An LO, is a intelligence (usually intelligent, too) officer. M.P., member of parlinment at home, but will mean be moved with great rapidity to any| without pay and will .be required to, Service regulations. military police in camp or barracks. [Voeeh out for 'em. in the Ontario LIE Rather important are F.S.R., field H.Q. is army for headquarters. Hrs. means hours. H.E. may mean either high explosive 'or horizontal equivalent. Be careful you don't get them mixed. oe An AL. is a light automatic and a L.M.R. a light machine gun. Handy thing, too, is an L.G.S. wagon mean- ing a limbered general service cart, L. of C. are lines of communication, likely necessary in spots. You ought to have a M.M.R. also; it's a manual of map reading. More important is K.R. and O., King's Rules and Orders, M.T. is.the way you will frequently feel but its official meaning is mechan. ical transport. M.A.C. has nothing to do with the Highalnd Light Infantry, it means motor ambulance convoy. Watch your label; it tells when your $1.50 per year in advance. 6 cents a single copy subscription explres An O.P,, commonly called an "Oh Pip" is observation post. R/T stands for radio-telephony. R.T.O, is railway transport officer, an important person- age now and then, Though you may not recognize it. ° Recce. is recon- naissance. S.A.A. signifies small arm ammunition. An S.C, is a staff cap; tain, and a Sup. O, a supply officer. Ih case you need one, a W.W.C.P, is a walking wounded collecting post. And W/T is wireless telegraphy, radio to you. . . . If you want any more, borrow a copy of Field Service Pocket Book and look up Appendix I. Ll] . . FEWER MEN--LONGER TRAINING Longer training for fewer men will take the place of turning out ten classes of 30,000 recruits each year. Industrial manpower needs have led to a re-examination of the whole plan of compulsory military training. SEE Lam SE ORDERS VOLUNTEER CIVIL Rifle Drill and Range I'r GUARD clice The Battalion will fall in at the Armouries at 7.30 pm. (S.T.) on Thursday and proced to the Rink for Rifle Drill, Range Practice, First Aid Instruction and Guard Duty. Church Parade: The Battalion will fall in at the Armouries at 2.30 p.m. (S.T.) Sunday, October '13th, and move as mobile units to attend a joint parade at the invitation of the Uxbridge Guard. Last: weeks range work was a grouping practice to establish the con- sistency of aim of each volunteer. Some good scores were made, Domi- nion Marksmanship badges, prizes and shields will be available as soon as the necessary arrangements have been completed. J. E. JACKSON, 0.C, Port Perry, Reach and Scugog Command. -- to Once More-- the Railway BOARD OF TRANSPORT COMMIS. SIONERS FOR CANADA. Ottawa, October 3rd, 1940 Notice of Sittings The Board of Transport Commis- sioner for Canada will hold sittings in the Court House, Whitby, on Monday, the 215t&ay of October, '1 1940, com- mencing al the hour of 11.30 o'clock in the forenoon, Daylight Saving Time to hear the following matter, in which you are interested: Application of the Canadian Nation- al Railways under Scetion 165A and all other appropriate provisions for Order granting leave to abandon operation of .its Port Perry Subdivi- sion in the Province of Ontario, be- tween Whitby town (Mile 2.11) and Port Perry (Mile 19.61) a distance of 17.50 miles. NOTE--Parties are requested, where practicable, to file copies of documents or exhibits to be used at hearings. By order of the Board, P. F. Baillargeon, Sec'y. ------------ War Work Activities The C.G.LT. girls were unable to wp for the September coin bags last week, but are out this week. Meet them with a smile. This is the girls' contribution to our war work. The September bales were packed and: shipped last week and consisted t of the following: Ca Field Comforts and Hospital Supplies 3 prs. pyjamas, 1 hospital bed gown, 1 hampton pad, 2 dozen handkerchiefs, 7 helmets, 4 pairs mitts, 5 pneumonia jackets, a navy set, scarves, 170 pairs socks. Refugee Supplies b quilts, 3 layettes, 12 pairs mitts, 1 pair stockings, 1 pair slippers, 8° girls pyjamas, 1 kimona, 3 pairs boys' pyjamas, 1 silk slip, 1 Afghan, 1 pair boys' pyjamas, 9 dresses, girl's blouse, 2 knitted slips, 2 pairs bos' pants, 6 boys' shirts; 1 pair braces. ' 10 sweaters," 6] Control of the Corn Borer This has been a particularly bad year for corn borer infestation; and it is evident that something should be done about the matter, if* the corn crop is to be saved. Two three years ago a campaign was put into force against the spread of corn borer. Inspectors were ap- pointed and there was a pretty thor- ough enforcement of the law. Of late this enforcement has been more lax; and it is unfortunate that so many corn growers have grown careless of preventative measures merely because there has been less rigid inspection and enforcement. These are the main control meas- ures: I. Cutting the Corn. Corn should be cut as low as possible; for the lower it is cut the fewer the borers left in the stubble, and the easier the ploughing under of the stubble and debris, 2. Disposing of plants after cutting, These may be disposed of in one or more of the following ways: By ensiling them. No borer can live long in the slip. By shredding them. By running them through a cutting box and feeding- them to live stock. The cutting box kills muny but by no means all of the borers By feeding the plants whole. The borers in the consumed parts, of cowrse, perish but many parts of the stalks are left unconsumed. Hence these are a menace. The best way to deal with these remnants is not to throw them out in the manure pile but to pile them by themselves and them under. If, however, "they are thrown into the manure and become scattered over the barnyard, the top foot of the manure and also all picces of corn stalks in the rest of the barn- yard should be hauled out in the spring after all feeding of corn has ceased and either plowed under care- fully or piled neatly, covered with six inches of earth and left until needed as fertilizer. ing only the top foot of the manure from the barnyard is that all the borer deeper than one foot will either have perished by the above date or have migrated into the top foot. Sprays and dust traps have been a failure. A plan of cutting the corn tassels was adopted by some in this locality as a preventative measure; but those who have studied the life history of the corn borer. declare that this method cannot be effective, as the eggs are laid before the tassels ap- pear. The larvae are already at work and are gradually making their way into the heart of the corn. It must be admitted that careful corn growers who cut the tassels, has less corn borers than others. This was likely due to general carefulness in other matters. This item clipped from the Stouff- ville 'Tribune, should be worth con- sideration: Hybrid Corn Resists Borer Corn borer which has devasted some districts is not yet fully controlled and a good deal of it is in the immediate locality. Speaking to The Tribune on this question Mr W. M. Cockburn district representative of agriculture at Newmarket, he said: In York Coun- ty we have quite a-number of farmers who are trying out the "Hybrid" corn this year and we have checked on) the corn borer infestation in any fields of corn, and find a marked difference in the damage. In the Hybrid there is very little breakdown and only about one-third as many borers present," Mr. Cockburn strongly recommends hat farmers should visit any field of hybrid in their territory before it is all cut. It is also recommended that stalks and stubble sshould be burned after than left in the.field. Bh ag IN MEMORIAM In memory of Herbert Ashly Wil- mot, who, died, September 30, 1936, In memory, a daily thought: At heart, a silent sorrow. --Maud (Mrs. Martha Wilmot, The Highlands, Headley Rd, Grayshott, Hindhead, | | Surrey, England.) later haul them out and burn or plow ~ The reason for remov- AT 7, Peer 3 i B ¥ & 30s rR ee 7 Noy ry AT : | i 3 mg TNE Ea Ne WN mem fon met a _ = Nr ip ow re oR