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SAMUEL FARMER. Editor and Publisher. . Ring out, wild bells,to the wild sky, Ring out the grief that saps the mind, Watch your label; it tells when your subscription expires . 0» $1.60 per year in advance. 5 cents a single copy. 2 Ring out the want, the care, the sin, Ring out the old shapes of foul disease; : 2 The flying cloud, the frosty light: For those that here we see no more; The faithless coldness of the times; Ring out the narrowing lust of gold; 3 bl The year is dying in the night; : Ring out the feud of rich and poor, Ring out, ring out my mournful rhymes, Ring out the thousand wars of old, kis 3 : : Ring out wild bells, and let him die. Ring in redress to all mankind. But ring the fuller minstrel in. Ring in the thousand years of peace. WES ! g Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring out a slowly dying cause, Ring out false pride in place and blood, Ring in the valiant' man and free, \ 8 Ring, happy bells, across the snow: And ancient forms of party strife; The civie slander and the spite; The larger heart, the kindlier hand; (3 i 3 The year is going, let him go, Ring in the nobler modes of life, Ring in the love of truth and right, Ring out the darkness of the land, . { E Ring out the false, ring in the true. With sweeter manners, purer laws. Ring ih the common love of good, Ring in the Christ that is to be. gaan) NB y --Canto OV, Tennyson's "In Merporiam'* t i = G a= Ee ln ee ~ _. ee ee oo Es = en mn SES a 3 i ¢ . RRR, = ) ' . RY ] EDITORIAL RESPONSI I I Y OF final capitulation to Communism, is the world's greatest potential \ : L B L T | armory, Stalinism." | ASW it i : ; x ; -- - With such enemies seeking our destruction, and with many i : "Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam: His firat, best country ever is at home." C AN A A and great internal and foreign problems to solve, national back- kt Hl . \ ' re D IN THE bone. must be strengthened, and full responsibility must be as- ! : : : . sumed by our leaders for our share in directing the affairs of the 4 4 To all who love humanity ~~ ™'® ANNUAL MONicinal Nesting BRITISH EMPIRE country, both internal and extemal. = 2 i o! hth H . t There ought to be a record attendance at the Britain will not thank Canadians for a mere implicit obedience i ol i we WIS e applies annual municipal nomination meeting to be held to Empire requests and orders. This is the day when clear think- N SB : . at the Town Hall at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, ; (An Editorial) ing may be even more valuable than straight shooting. it sigs... of New Years; December 30th. : The shaping of events points to an increasingly important & Of late years there has been a serious neglect John MacCormac says: "If you asked them (the Canadians) | position for Canada in the British Empire. How important few N = | ~ And daily opportunities to be helpful 5 to others. fl A CERTAIN GRIMNESS ESSENTIAL There is a forecast that the day is not far distant when labour in Britain will be regulated in the same manner as soldiers are controlled. For the time being--strikes, short hours, and un- A duly large pay. will have to-be laid aside in Britain, "The freedom of the future depends upon ; : strict discipline of the present. Se To under-estimate the power of our enemies is. ra ~~ criminal folly." To think that this war will be \ won for democracy by military means only, is to 3 be under a fatal delusion. If your house or mine were on fire, we should not haggle over trifles and our dignified "rights". ------We should go to great lengths of sacrifice to put ~ the fire out. Our Empire is on fire, and never has there been a more dangerous conflagration. Never "has there been greater need for personal sacrifice. ; At the moment the army is waiting; the RAF, the Navy, and the submarine are active forces. How soon the position will be changed, no one of this municipal duty on the part of the rate- payers. Surely nothing can be much more dis- couraging to the Councillors and School Trustees than to face an almost empty hall, while they give an account of their stewardship. Worse still, to see part of that small audience leave the hall when the report of the School Trustees is given. It is pleasing to think that the ratepayers are so thoroughly satisfied with municipal administra-. tion that they can remain comfortably at home while their representatives wrestle with taxes, wear and tear of roads and buildings, and the con- tinuous stream of little worries and personal complaints of citizens. It is easy to turn on the radio or enjoy a pleasant 'game of bridge, while the other fellow does the municipal work. ~~ This -year there -is an. added reason why the ratepayers should all attend the annual meeting. What is done at the meeting or at a subsequent election, will settle the matter as to Councillors and Trustees for two years. pi It_is quite possible that there is general ap- "proval of municipal administration; but if there is a weak or mistaken policy in any respect, and if (and this is most important) a practical remedy canbe proposed for that weakness, it is the duty of-the electors to air the matter at the annual meeting. - Lot It would certainly not be amiss if upon this can .tell, But: the demand for a ition, equipment, airplanes,..ships, and other supplies will be' continual, : Sir Those who have most money will lose most if = their careless 'indifference contributes in any sense to our defeat. But such a tragedy' would _ mean misery and shame to us all. Neither com- . forts nor treasures would be of value under such conditions," : occasion some expr of appreciation for ser- vice rendered could be made. It is small recom- pense for long hours of worrisome work. ~--~To talk of our love of democracy and then neglect to attend the most democratic meeting we have left to us, is utter nonsense. If dictatorship comes to us, it will bé because as a people we are becoming so careless of our duties of citizen- ship. what influence they could bring to bear to shape the affairs of the world and keep its peace, they would probably answer that it it is negligible. The opposite is true. Per capita, Canadians could do little to provoke a world war; hut they could do more to avert it that the citizens of any other country under the sun." The present war is a case in point.. Canada is the vital link between Great Britain and the United States. Canadian living is essentially the same as that of people of the United States. Canadian interests and those of the United States are closely bound together. Each country has an enormous investment in its neighbour's territory. Mutual trade is essential, and mutual defense is becoming an established fact. While all this is true, the British connection with Canada is an even closer tie. Trade and finance and custom in connection with the Unjted States cannot overcome our loyalty to the Mother Land. No grander demonstration of this fact could be seen than the coast to coast. welcome to King Georgegand Queen Elizabeth upon the occasion of their visit to Canada and the United States. The fact is that our loyalty has almost amounted to blind obedience in matters of foreign policy. We waged a great battle to be mistress of our own affairs; but we have never grown to the stature of a people who actively assist in directing the affairs of the Empire. Of course the reason for this failure to become a directing force in the Councils of the Empire, is oui knowledge that direc- tion implies obligation. When war broke out between Britain and Germany the die was cast so far as Canada is concerned. When Britain is at war, Canada is at war. That is the almost universal slogan, and he would be a brave (or a stupid) man, who attempted to alter our at- titude in. this respect. The die is cast and our future of freedom and happiness depends largely upon our practical assistance to Britain in this time of her danger and ours. But the day is coming--if it is not already here--when Can- ada must assume her responsibility in taking her part in the direc- tion of the foreign affairs of the Empire. We must grow=up in every sense of the word. --3 "WELCOME" Myrtle Station 1] The Christmas Tree Concert held on British policy (right or wrong--we believe right) cost Canada 60,000 lives, and an immense amount of wealth. British policy (and we still believe it right in view of all the known facts) has involved, Canada in the greatest of all wars, and the debt we shall incur is so great that we cannot estimate it. Canada had the of us can realize. Canada's greatest need for her future well being is trained men, who can put country before party and who know the path upon which we are travelling and the destination we shall reach it we continue to travel on that path. The day of great caution was suitable to Canadian childhood and adolescence. But now it is time to put away childish things. We have grown to manhood and womanhood. Canada must take its place among the nations not merely as an obedient recipient; but as an equal in the give and take of a life that is presenting great and ever greater problems. Our part will be to promote British and American unity. Therein lies the safety of our freedom. One thing is certain-- the building of party platforms will have many surprises in the near future. A GOOD YEAR the Waterworks System is -{ maintained. TAX COLLECTION EXCEEDS The following letter received from ; LEVY the Hydro Electric Power Commis- sion, Toronto, covers the position of the local hydro system, and speaks for the collection of accounts. being Port Perry in Strong Financial Position--Arrears Come in. One of the brightest financial re- ports in the history of the Village of Port Perry was presented at the final meeting of the 1940 Council on Dec. 16th, when the Treasurer, G. F. Man- ning, revealed that the already tax collections exceed 100% of the current levy. Glowing reports were also tabled pertaining to Welfare Department, Waterworks System and Hydro. By December 14th, current tax col- lections amounted to 907% of the cur rent levy and are expected by the end of the year to reach 93%, the highest percentage in the history of the Muni- cipality. Total Tax collections amount to $31,002.34 which is approximately 103% of the current levy of $30,316. The Village has met its obligations each year in respect to debenture pay- Toronto, December '10, 1940 Mr. G. F. Manning, Sec.-Treas., Port Perry, Ontario. Dear Sir: I beg to acknowledge receipt of your favour of the Gth instant and note the very satisfactory report sub- mitted concerning the collections of outstanding accounts as showing on your records as of the 31st Oct, 1940. lected accounts in respect to the Hydro operations should be a source of satis- faction to those responsible for this phase of the Municipal work. CT R. M. Bond, Asst. Accountant DO ~The fact that there are no uncol=-- Tuesday evening of last week was of 'the usual high quality. The hall was very - attractively decorated by the decorating committee and added much ments and now enjoys the happy posi-| tion of having the following deben-| * tures paid in full within the next few years. technical right to remain neutral; but such a right while it existed in the Statute of Westminister, never existed in the minds of the Canadian people. . We are learning our lessons, and the greatest of them is the A Fine Christmas Spirit 1941 "WELCOME" is a beautiful word. . . to the success of the entertainment. i 3 " Original Mat. When asperson. bids you "Welcome", you The tree was a thing of beauty as it [fact that wars do not spring up like a rocket. For seven or eight| Amt. Date] For many years it has been feel relieved, satisfied that you are ap- stood tall and stately, decked in its re-| years well informed persons have known that Germany was pre-|. , pioating Debt...$18000.00 1942 the custom y the Port Perr sroved, both at he d abroad splendent finery of tinsel rope, bril-| paring for war. But war is foreign to the thinking of our people. : y Pug 3 y proved, both at home and abroad. y ) We ; Old School .......... 1000.00 1943} public School to give and re- : "Welcome" is not just a word which liantly colored blown glass ornaments | To have informed the electorate of the facts of the case would have], "0 0 "ot. 1000.00 1044] - | 4 { opel a nent (ho J h 1dl d and dripping icicles. Its branches |been branded the informer as a war monger, and he would have|, 1. TiS covnes 1600.00 1945 |C€1Ve gifts at Christmastime. spells judgment (how much worldly goods were weighed down with gaily wrap-| been defeated at the polls. ' Hydro Installation .. 1081.06 1946| The boys and girls put their have you? -- or -- how much business can I ies together and bought .get from him?). Neither is-it a word just to DO Te er AI ne ped parcels, while more parcels and boxes of all shapes and sizes were Prevention of war is a process of consideration of economic| Note--The Watermain and Hydro Dobentures are not raised through genuine thoughtfulness. 'speech has, 'stranger, We should be Ein and honeasial inc 'daily lives, y with héarty 'Welcome. mount in a frame to hang on a wall, There is something true and holy in 'welcome' which meanssincere hospitality. This is based on simplicity, honesty, and ow often a kind word, or a restrained 'added to the "welcome" to a er, We lad to associate 'with others--that generally is instructive How lovely it is-to hear from someone: 4 hope I may Bee' Jo again or --*'Wel- 3 A "Hello', "December", and pupils. A evening "8 happy one, "Chrismas Dollies" (Continued on back page) --- piled at the foot of the tree.. Mr. E. Redman, S. S. Superintendent, made a good chairman, The opening choruses "Merry Christmas", were sung by the senior Ray Duff read Luke 2:8-20. Wee Kenneth Heron gave a very cor- dial welcome to the audienece and the program which followed was well done by the scholars: Phyllis Duff, Howard and Harold Timms, Ada Banks, Carol Lunney, shy little begin- | ners, recited and helped to: make the Exercise by four little body's Picture", Betty Jean Lunney; recitation, "Dolly's Stockings" Doris May Heron; duet, "Santa's Visit" by facts long before the time when all the preparations have heen made for war, Why any nation should monopolize any commodity, beyond its actual need, can only be explained upon the ground that that country aims to dominate the world, and use the resources of the world for its own glorification and development of power. Because Britain and other democratic countries have hesi- tated to take strong measures to suppress the 'growing power of Germany, we are face to face with an unparalleled danger, vividly pictured in these words by John MacCormac: "Nazi Germany-is a foe far more terrible and menacing than was imperial Germany, The Germany of Kaiser Wilhelm em- bodied. all that America disliked and resented about Europe. She meant mailed might, truculence, and the worship of war. But at er worst she was only dangerously out of date, a worshipper of creeping madness, a plague of the mind. She is possessed of a vampire dynamism that must slake its thirst at the throat of the whole world, and fill the veins of all humanity with the virus of its own delirium, nd at her back, available at the price of a taxation, but paid from the current earnings of the respective systems. The Public Welfare Dept., with an estimated budget expenditure at the first of the year of $360. (Incidéntally this estimate was the lowest ever struck in this department) has by careful investigation and the improve- ment in the general unemployment problem of the municipality carried the department at an actual expendi- ture to the Municipality of $90.00, which amount is principally due to hospitalization, favorably and in a great many cases exceed the general conditions of roads within the County, The excellent financial position of gifts for their teachers, and the with their fellow pupils. This year the suggestion was made by the teaching staff that a change be made in the program, and that in- stead of bringing presents to teachers and fellow-pupils, the children bring the value to the school to be used for warwelfare work. . The-result was a gift of i come", | When. that expression is used, we The survey of Municipal and County A A i Som | fen ed it i k ! i junior girls, Dyet by Doris May and| lq outmoded gods, a humourless survival from a medieval age. |roads reveals that those roads within $27.00 from children and } § can f hos. er "no! 8 Bpoken in Kenneth Heron; récitation, "Kitty's| p, Weg , 3 Bo 'sincerity Th RATS, FA . } 4) Th Powerful and ominous she was yet earnest and God-fearing; and |the Municipality of Port Perry, which| teachers, Of this amount ERY (Fa. i : Stockings", Audrey Cook; efr | though she dreamed of power over the bodies and territories of her [have been improved by: the road Com- {85 ()) was.sent to the Navy Weare approaching a New Year, Let Christmas Stockings", a little play by | anomies, she meant no menace to their souls. More important, |mission under the supervision of the J oqgye, and $22.00 to th : "us through the year help each other along five pur A gue, "Some-| he meant no direct threat to America, But Nazi Germany ig a County Engineer Mr. Kean, compare|) War Work Cominitt " by Both scholars and teachers practical patriotic effort. also exchanged gifts of those presents in money are to be commended for nny » wv -- Le