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PO RT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 29th, 1942 Watch yobr label; it tells when your subscription expires $1.50 per year in advance. 5 cents a single copy EE i, Sn EDITORIAL Ea 2 Tee "to the party's position on conscription." A HELPING MAND _ The attitude of the Globe and Mail toward the Government réminds one of the story of the farmer's wife who helped him raise seventy acres of wheat. She sat on the doorstep and watched. Every time he sat down, she shook the broom- stick at him. The wheat grew, anyhow, + 8 +» THE COMING PLEBISCITE? - Any party would be warranted in breaking its promises re conscription in view of rapid chang- .ing war conditions; but the action taken as a . result of breaking such'a pledge may not neces- sarily express the will of the whole people of Canada. We don't agree with Premier Hepburn that a plebiscite on conseription is "dastardly and cowardly". Those unpleasant words will not help anything, although they may relieve Mr, Hep- 'burn's mind of some of its storsd- -up unpleasant- ness. Like any other Canadian who. takes the trouble - to think fairly, we regret the apparent necessity . for & plebiscite. It is quite true that there has been a growing public demand for conscription, But no convention has been held by any political party at which the policy re conscription accepted / in 1039 has been altered, It would not be at all surprising if the plebiscite ~ strongly favoured conscription, particularly in Ontario. That is expected. Those who favour conscription are ant to con- -sider it a very direct and simple matter to decide. Others see difficulties.- B. K. Sandwell says in "Saturday Night': "There are 245 seats in the House of Commons, of which 185 are held by Liberals. The repre- sentation from the province of Quebec is 65, of Which 63 are: Liberals; one an Independent Liberal-- "and one.a Conservative who has since the "election withdrawn from the Conservative caucus owing From a purdly political point of view there has to be a disruption in the-present make-up of the government of some 63 seats before there can be any change of party power. ¥ "As Mr. Sandwell points out this disruption can be brought about by two methods: 1. To introduce a form of conscription highly _ objectionable to Quebec, which could withdraw those necessary 63 seats, 7 2. To sit tight and do nothing in the face of 'a growing demand for action; A course which might alienate a sufficient number of English speaking Liberal supporters to.render the Gov- ernment ineffective instead of holding its present strong position, . Of course'neither of these courses is being pur- sued, and it is expected that very shortly the _ 'electors will be asked to speak their minds on this important matter... That ia what democracy is supported 'to demand.. 2 ~~ Many an older man and woman will regret the necessity to vote on this subject. It is no simple matter to vote to send the other fellow to do the tasks we cannot do ourselves. * Mr. Biggar, member of the Joint Board of De- fence for Canada and the United States, says: "There has been so far no lack of volunteers for the navy or the air force. Moreover, only a negligibly small fraction of the overseas army has 80 far been in contact with the erfemy. There is no prospect of arf immediate change in this respect, and the army formations retained in Canada to secure Canadian territory against in- vasion can be trained here as well as overseas.- If conditions changed and it became necessary to --send them abroad their obligations could be alter- * winning of the war. ed by Parliament overnight, no doubt with the full assent of the Canadian people." : Good Canadians will vote if opportunity offers as they feel is best for the country and for the And they will realize that there can be an honest difference of conviction upon so great a subject as conscription, The situation in Australia at the present time when much needed troops cannot be rushed to the defence of that copntry at a moment's notice, gives another angle of this complicated question. . CR a} CAN CHRISTIANITY RULE THE WORLD? 3 About the only reasonable way in which this ' question can be answered is to define Christianity in such terms as will be recognized as being ac- curate in the broad sense.gf the word, Christianity is that way of life which Christ taught and lived. Christians are persons who live, as far as in them lies, as Christ would live under similar circumstances--governed by the same principles of living. Christianity is not a creéd, nor a- form of denominational government. These are merely the machinery used by Christianity to carry on its work of teaching men the Christian way of life. . Sometimes that machinery is inadequate. What, then, is the Christian way of living? It is best expressed in the Sermon on the Mount. It is a way of kindly living and pure motives. Doing good, living hopefully and with keen and honest vision are the tried foundation of Chris- -- tianity. The Golden Rule is the daily guide of the ideal Christian. The fact that Christianity. has no ambition for material power, makes it the noblest governing force in the world. To realize this fact we must rid our minds of creeds, forms, and machinery; and see the beauty of the true Christian spirit. Christianity will rule the world because it is -- founded upon. -the very. laws that control the "universe. Brute force can destroy: only Kindly Tove e can "nurture into true greatness the youth. of all life in any sphere. Prejudice can bring blindness to body and mind. Only faith and clear vision can see the greatness of our world's resoyrées and find means to use them for the good of all mankind. Selfishness can only breed war as its final pro- dict. Sacrifice and kindness can radiate happl- ness. No ism that strives for world domination can do other than bring final grief and desolation. Self-seeking to: feed self-importance carries its own seeds of death in men and in nations. Christianity must ever be the truly constructive governing force in the world. It is time to take this life-giving power much more seriously than it has been taken for some years past. Such neglect has brought most terrible results, Church going will be a helpful step; but living in the Christian way is the only permanent cure for the world's ills, There canbe no democracy of a lasting quality that 1s not founded on the Christian way of living. . Every advance in human freedom and happiness has its foundation in Christian principles, Let no one think that Christianity is a mamby- pamby, milk and water affair, To live it-well re- quires: courage, self-discipline, sternness, justice, sacrifice, and possibly martyrdom. It is not an opiate, but a challenge and an inspiration. It does not eramp life, but makes it more abundant. It opens new vistas; it enables us to enjoy new worlds." 'It quickens our sympathies, and enlarges that inner sight which we sometimes call in- tuition. Fully lived Christianity is, above all other Ways "of life, best fitted to rule the world. display of local War Wark, "quately financed. praise. refuse. means, nearly seventy of our local our industrious ladies, -tificates mature, 'tributions. [The Canvas: for Local War Work $1800.00 REQUIRED To those who went to the Public Library to see the there will be no need to emphasize the importance of keeping this work ade- The ladies are deserving of great praise for this truly patriotic effort. But they cannot buy necéssary materials with That must be done by the citizens of Port Perry. They must supply the money. None should Everyone should give Tt to his or her This is particularly true in view of the fact that men have enlisted, and: may at any time be glad to enjoy the comfort of the - mitts, socks, and other articles so freely provided by } And please do not look upon the buying of War 'Savings Certificates as a gift. That is an investment, and a very wise one as we shall find, when those Cer- The collectors should receive as cheery a welcome and as generous a gift ag possible. their services freely in addition to their money con- They are giving How Big a Share of the Required $1800.00 can You Give? County Downey --as-- Warden, County Council settled down to the consideration of many matters; but on the whole not a great deal of business was com- pleted. An adjourned session will be held beginning Wednesday, Pebwuary 4th: a : However, Committens and other ap- pointments were made as listed : here. with: 4 Finance--Dr. C. J. Devine, (Chair- man); W. M. Letcher, L. A. McMullen, J. A, MacDonald, J. M. Roblin, Property--J. M. Roblin (Chairman), W. M. Letcher, C. P. King, E, Johns- ton, H, Hazell. Agriculture -- J. A. MacDonald, (chairman), G. Rae, N. Down, J. 8. Miller, Blake Annis, Mileage and Per Diem -- Geo, Rae, (chairman), 8. Graham, N. Down, W. Beach, Thos, Harding. Legislation and Memorials -- L. D, Russia '| the two previous years, the 1041 prize Agg (chairman); R. Hood, J. Blanc- hard, A. W. Grigg, B. Annis, ay After the election of Mr. Oscar H., Council To Meet Again February 4th Committees Appointed Roads and Bridges -- A. W. Grigg (chairman), H. Hazell, E, Johnson, L. A. McMullen, 8. Graham, Reforestation--C. P. King (chair: man), W. Beach, J. Blanchard, R. Hood, L. D. Agg. Printing--T. Harding (chairman), S. Graham, T. Blanchard, N. Down, G. Rae, County Road Board -- W. Reesor (chairman), R. Swanick, F. Clayton. County Home Commissioners-- R. Hood, L. A. McMullen. Board of Audit of Criminal Justice Accounts--W. M. Letcher. It will be noted that Mr. Letcher is among the appointees, He will be dean of the County Council, having been a member of that body for ten consecutive years, which is a record. Among the subjects discussed was increased pay for the Councillors. No decision was reached in the mattek, which was deferred to be set- tled at the adjourned session, " The Annual Meeting of the Port Perry, Reach and Scugog Agricultural Society, held on January 26th, was not largely attended, fourteen being pre- sent, In the absence of the president, Mr. W. F. Thompson, who is recover- ing from a serious illness, the meeting was ably conducted by the 1st Vice- President, Mr. Fred Christie, Jr, While the auditors' report shows a deficit of $164.00, when all aceéunts are paid, 'this includes considerable work done on the race track and the grounds, a metal roof on the main building, costing $260. The Soclety was well pleased with the 1041 Fair, While the gate receipts were up from money. amounted to $191.66 more than Annual Meeting Port Perry Fair Board in 1940. A total of $1266.45 was paid in 1941. This amount distributed among the exhibitors .means that much more assistance to agriculture in this distrjct. Port Perry Fair is restricted to Ontario' County and the Township of Cartwright so that the money stays in the district. Mr. R. M. Holtby spoke of the growth of the Black and White shows since the first was tried in Port-Perry in 1938. He credits a great amount of this growth to the "even" prize money and thinks it would be a bene- fit to the Fair to have all prize money more nearly equal. He sees no rea- son why the other breeds of cattle could not be sponsored the same as the Holsteins, The Department of Agriculture are willing to do their The Canadian war problem is the matter of overseas military service. The question of conscription of wealth is not being pressed. It should be not- ed, however, that the rapidly rising ie come tax on ums excee ing $2000, i doing effective work in preventing Ah great accumulation of wealth by our: Canadian people. 4 V- VV The matter of Mr. King's attitude toward Quebec is expressed in his words when accused of having come to an agreement with Mr. Godbout: -- "There is no understanding, ex- pressed or implied, with Mr. God- bont or any other person on earth, with respect to the attitude that I purpose to take after the people have expressed their views in re- gard to giving the Government a Several Liberal Members oppose |the plebiscite, and wish the Government to assume responsibility for the repeal of the provisions in the Mobilization Act which forbid other than A yoluniary overseas wilitary service.' i Vv. Vv V About all that can be said regard- ing the progress of the war as a whole is that the Russians are regaining lost villages, and keeping the Germans from Moscow. The British are meeting with varying success in Libya, and the Jap- Pacific. Both Canada and the United States are at present busy passing and enforc- winning of the war. They are rationing and expropria- ting required materials, controlling labor, and speeding production. i share if the loci breeders will organ- TENDERS FOR COAL AND COKE AR free hand concerning conscription" anere are still the aggressors in the ing controlling powers to facilitate the : : ize and do their part. Mr, Farmer spoke of the splendid exhibits in the building, but the exhibits are a little crowded to do justice to the exhibits shown. There Were more exhibits-in-the Junior Fair this last year, A real need that will have to be met in 1042 is better accommodation for the sheep and swine. The officers elected for, 1942 are: Honorary Presidents--W, F. Thomp- son, W. F, Shepherd, L. Honey. Hon. Directors--R. M, Holtby, J. N. Mark, Hon. G. D. Conant, W. H. Moore, M.P. A President--Fred Christie, Jr. 1st- Vice-President--Armour McMillan 2nd: Vice-President--S, Farmer Directors--Leslie Smith, W. A. Jeml- son, Byron Hill, Harold Honey, J. BE. Jackson, Anson Gerrow, Earl Martyn, Lloyd Lee, H, R, Murphy. main Sec'y-Treasurer--R...D, Woon, EALED tenders addressed to the Under. signed and 'endorsed "Tender for Coal," will be received until 8 pm, (E.D.ST.) Monday, February 9th, 1942 for the supply 'of coal and coke for the Dominion Bul dings throughout the Province of Ontario. Forma of tender with ications and conditions attached can be obtalnied Purchasing Agent, a ! ute Works, Ottawa: and the Sdpervising - Archi. tect, 38 Adelaide St. East, Toronto, Ontario. Tenders should be made on thé forms sup- plied by the Department and in ageérdance with departmental specifications and con- ditions attached thereto. Coal dealers' licenses numbers must be given when tendering, When the amount of a tender exceeds the sur of $5,000.00--whether it be for one build- ing only or more--the tenderers must attach to their tender a certified -cheque on a chartered bank in Canada, made payable the order of the Honourable the Miniater ot Public Works, equal to 10 per cent. of the amount of the tender, or Bedrer Bonds of the Dominjon of Canada or of the Canadian National Raifway Company "and its con. stituent campanies unconditionally guaranteed as to principal and Interest by the Dominion of Canada, or the aforementioned bonds and a certified cheque, if required to make up an odd amount, The Department also reserves the right to demand from any successful tenderer .a security deposit, in the form of a certified ~ cheque or bond as above, equal to 10 per eent. of the amount of his bid, to guarantes the proper fulfilment of the contract, A By otder, J. 'M. SOMERVILLE, Department, of Publie Works, Ottawa, January Mt) 1042 Be Sure to Subscribe to the Local W . Work Fund, The money is well used, hy