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, SAMUEL FARMER. Editer and Publisher. Yad . 2 7 PO RT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5th, 1942 Wateh your label; it tells when your subscription expires $1.50 per year im advance. 6 cents a single oopy ~ v '.. . EDITORIAL "Such is the patriot's beast, where'er we ream: His first, best country ever is at home." TRAINING CHILDREN A story is told of a mother who was confronted' by the problem of greediness in her two boys. One was always trying to get ahead of the other. One day she made a nice cake, just about big enough for two hungry boys. The cake was given to the boys on condition that one of them should cut -the cake, and the other should have first choice. That cake was fairly divided. Another story brings out another Pass of the problem of training children, This incident occured in a city Ty It was one of those with a small yard at the back of the house. At the back of the yard was a lane, Johnny was sent out into the yard to play, with the instruction that he was not to go out into the lane, or go away with his boy chums. The youngster got along with his play pretty well for awhile. Then his chums called from the lane. But he told them he couldn't go, and went back to his play. This happened a second time with the same result. The third time, the temp- tation was too great, and off he went with his chums, When he came home, his mother told him she had scen what had happened, and as he had dis- obeyed he must be punished. She described his conduct in the yard, noting his two refusals, and the final disobedience. The response from the boy was enlightening-- "Mother, why didn't you tap on the window, and give a fellow a chance." "Training children requires a lot of good sense and some wit. It is a duty which parents cannot really turn over to any other person. There are certain symptoms of failure in that training, the chief of which is children running the streets at night without any definite purpose except to be with the other boys and girls. When home ceases to hold the goodwill of the childgen, it is time to look around to find the cause. The cure would seem to lie in the motto-- "There's a time for everything." A time to work, a time to play, a time to sleep. Of late years there has been a tendency to rely upon the car, the radio, and the movies for family entertainment. A certain amount of this sort of fun has its place; but it does not do" much to develop good character and self-reliance in the children. the possibility of entertaining themselves. And something should be done to show the youngsters that they are part of the family, and have some duties to perform | if the home is to be a happy one. It is too bad that sei life has done away with the filling of the woodbox and many other "chores. The finest lesson that any child can learn is to be proud of his home; and to be delighted when he can do anything to make-it more comfortable and beautiful. This winter will make the study of keeping _ children happily { occupied very necessary, Cars Something should be done to develop _ will be stored away in the garage until spring. The radio can become of doubtful value with a constant flow of war and jazz. A good start can be made in the selection of radio programs. Some of the quiz contests provide much fun, and some information. Good music should have a chance. Home games were the foundation of entertain. ment of the older generatidn; and in spite of much that has been said about a muddled world, that generation has not done so badly in Canada. They learned to entertain themselves, and they learned to take a pride in their homes, and in their home towns. They kept things together, and set them on the road to improvement. It will be too bad if in the attempt to let the children have a good time the easy way, they shall grow into folk who must constantly run and be entertained; and who will be unfit to deal with the problems that must face them. / If a child has tools and learns to make things, good education has begun. It is surprising how fascinating such occupation can become; and how it increases the respect of the hoy or girl for people who can do things. They learn the dif- ficulties that have to be overcome; and are very proud when they have learned to overcome them. Try it in your home. The cost need not he large. The results are well worth while, Home should be the best of all places.' Gracie . Fields sings the right song--'"Be a good soldier while your daddy's away." DOMINION BUREAU OF STATISTICS The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports the Physical Volume of Business, in August, 1941, as 141.5; in August, 1942, as 135.1. The general drop .in business activity is explained by drops in in- dustrial and mineral production, manufacturing production, forestry production, and. construction. There were small increases in other forms of pro- duction, This confirms a trend, in May, June and July. In those months also production fell as compared with the previous year. On the other hand, employment has been rising steadily. In August, 1941, the index of employment was 156.2; in August, 1942, the index was 173.0." These figures are startling. An increasing number of workers is'producing a steadily decreasing volume of goods. It might be well, before we went any farther with Selective Service, to stop and con- sider whether we are on the right track. It would be far better to obtain correction by increasing the output per man, rather than to stress too ur- gently the need of reducing any form of produc- tion, if we ¢an avoid that. For some reason, this fact of decreasing production per man does rot appear to have been mentioned anywhere in the Canadian press. Actually, if the D.B.S. figures are even approximately correct; correctly indi- cate the trend of affairs, this is the most alarming statement which has come out of Ottawa, since the war began. " .--News Letter oh past quarter century. "a'pag apodiz-¢iniéfly for the high ideals in interesting the Marquis of Bread. Miss Elizabeth Christie Celebrates Her 99th Birthday On Saturday, October 31st, 1942, Miss Elizabeth Christie celebrated the 99th anniversary of her birth. Several friends gathered at her home, "Tyn Dm", among them her niece, Mrs. William McNeill, a lady of eighty-two years at whose home in Toronto, Miss - Christie has spent her winters for the Miss Christie was born at Killin, Perthshire, Scotland, coming to Can- ada with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, John Christie, and five brothers and sisters in 1845. One brother, Peter, was born in Canada, October 30th, 1846, These two members of that 'pioneer family lived all their lives in in Reach Township, esteemed citizens of this country, Peter having passed to his reward in 1933 at the goodly age of eighty-seven years, Miss Christie's father died when she + 'was thirteen years old, and an older brother, Duncan, became the head of the family, To him Miss Christie and sterling qualities that character- ized. she members of the Christie fam- "jly. Duncan died 'in 1889 leaving Elizabeth to care for an ageing mother and manage a farm on the 9th concession of Reach. Mr. John Christie was instrumental albane in Scotland in the building of the Presbyterian Church 'at Utica, which was named Breadalbane for its benefactor, ~~ Miss Christie attended his Church until 'she moved to Port , driving five miles every Sun- summer and wintér, ter her mother died in 1003 at the age of ninety-six years, Miss Christie sold her farm and moved to Port Perry which has been her home, and where she has lived alone practically 'ever since, doing her own work and "managing her business affairs herself. In 1877 she took a trip to Scotland where she made lasting - friendships 'with relatives and associates of-her 'Scottish ancestors. Again in 1913-11 she made a tour of Europe and the Middle East finishing up with a trip through England and Scotland. Often Miss Christie has- given interesting talks about the places she Visited' at this time. And on this last especial occasion she told her guests of her visit to Cairo, Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives and - the wonderful view from this vantage point of the River Jordan, the Dead Sea and the land of Moab be- yond. Then she. spoke of landing at Joppa from the boat that brought her from Alexandria across the Mediter- ranean Sea. Her memory of these things is amazing and her ability to describe them even now is very much above the ordinary. » fter a social time together her friends formed a circle and sang, "For Auld Lang Syne", and "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow", after which they departed showering congratulations and good wishes on a lady that all had learned to love and respect for her genial good: humour, Scottish * wit; intellectual talents and genuine hos- pitality, and-last but not least, for her staunch devotion to her Church and faith, that of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, iE Port Perry FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Cultural Vocational Education was advocated by D. A. Campbell, Director of Technical Education in Ontario. William Vessey was appointed con- stable at Uxbridge at a salary of $66 per month.' Mrs. James Warren, of Prince Al- bert, suffered a broken leg, because the steps at her back door-were re- moved as a- Hallowe'en prank: -- | The new school at S.S: No. 2, Scu- gog, was opened with due ceremony. Mr. George Patterson, of Prince Albert, died. He was a well-known painter, - At the Anglican Bazaar guessing contest Harold Prenticé won the prize as to the weight of a bag of coke donated by C. L. Vickery. "The Three Musketeers" was bein: shown in Port Perry Picture House. « to o> 1.0.0.F. INSTALLATION Some sixty visitors, from Oshawa and district, were present at the In- stallation ceremonies of Warriner Lodge, No. 75, LO.O.F., on Friday evening of last week. After the in- stallation fish was held in the As- sembly Hall of the High School), a program aly roti time followed. JUMP AND RUN ROBBERY A bogus customer walked into the Hogg & Lytle Office on friday of last week, ordered some goods, and, while Mr. ' McCulloch wasjout get- ting stuff to fill the order, custo- mer helped himself to ,00 from the J and decamped. o definite clve i i et. Oshawa police are on the rail. - a personal ma of this week. mean to all of us. tter. < While there is If, for any reason you A Fine Tribute -- TO -- PremierConant 'Oshawa Honours Her Native Son at Testimonial Banquet Committee did Oshawa Citizens' honour to itself when it gave a Testi- monial Banquet to Premier Gordon D Conant. The occasion was most fit- ting and everything was very happily arranged. The dining room of the Genosha Hotel was filled to overflowing by ad- of life, and many types of political thought. Doubtless curiosity as to the nature of the new Premier's statement at- tracted not a few; but the fact re- mained, that a sincere tribute of ad- has proved himself to be a good citi- zen of Oshawa; and an able admini- strator as Attorney-General of the Province of Ontario, ' Mr. George Hart presided. A "Civic Welcome" was given by Mayor Dr. W. H. Gifford. The "County's Tribute" was given by Warden Oscar Downey. Mr. Frank Masop spoke for "The Peo- ple". Judge Cajeman moved a vote of Thanks to M.»Conant for his ad- dress, and eulogized Mr, Conant as a man who had done honour to the office of Attorney-General. mirers of Mr. Conant from all walks miration was paid to Mr. Conant, who! Notable Features. The presence of these labor union Leaders at the banquét was unusual and gave some indication of the trend of legislation in that direction: Geo. Thompson, President U.A.W.A. Local 222; S. H. Atkinson, President Local 1817 Steel Workers; William Noble, President Local 2786 United Steel Workers; Alex. Welch, repre- senting United Electrical Radio -and Machine Workers; Richard Chapple, President United Fur and Leather Workers, Local 205; Ken MacKay, re- presenting Local 1951 American Fed- eration of Labor; W. A. Merritt, Presi- dent Local 1255, Oshawa Bus Drivers; S. Smith, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 466; James Corre, Civic Employees Union. / In this connection the following ex- tract from Mr. Conant's address is im- portant. : Protect Labor Unions Many in this province are concerned with the status of labor unions. I stated on a previous occasion that farmers are 'economic orphans.' Ap- plying the same reasoning to labor unions, they are what might be de- scribed as 'legal orphans.' This arises from the fact that at the present time they have no legal status, although they play a most important part in our "|'industrial life, in our economic struc- ture and in our whole national exis- tence. Their importance has been greatly enhanced by the war because of the necessity for settled conditions duction. Co-operation between all factors that enter into production is of first importance if our war production lis to be maintained at the maximum. We simply must have industrial peace and that can be bést promoted, as far as provincial jurisdiction is concerned, by legislation giving legal status to labor unions and recognizing the prin- ciple of collective bargaining. The Minister of Labor, Hon. Mr, Heenan, has 'under _preparationi a Bill for that | purpose in collaboration with the At- torney- -General's Department. Reference was made to the need for increase in Mothers' Allowances and Old Age Pensions, owing to increased cost of living; but no specific pro- mises were made. "Feudin" between Ontario Province and Ottawa is to be ended; although fair criticism of Federal action will be continued if need arises. All-Out. War Effort was Promised "There will be no 'feudin' between Toronto and Ottawa as far as I am and amicable relationships between' '1 management and labor in our war pro- concerned because the war is so ser- ious, they consequences of defeat are so horrible to contemplate and the achievement of victory. demands so much that personal or party considera- tions' fade into insignificance. France was destroyed and collapsed largely because of political manoeuvring, per- sonal vendettas, partisan intrigues, internal di jon, jeal "and hatreds. We are not going to let that happen here in 'Canada, if I can help it. I will deal with every matter as I see it on the merits. considerations that destroy rather than build and impair rather than promote the prosecution of the war." Mr. Conant said that there will be 'no Provincial election. Doing Our Best Anne Farmer Boyd Wheriver life has placed us we can do our best. Circumstances throws us into strange predicaments or gives us casy lives. Whatever be the toss of the coin we are able to do something with the material at hand if we try to do our best. These are simple words vet the idea involved is not easy to work out. Do- ing our best means learning above all other things the great art of sacrifice. Doing our best means real service to others and there can be no real service to others without sacrifice on some- one's part. Many of us are not great thinkers but it speaks well for the world that so many of us know in our minds and hearts - that consideration for other people is one of the great laws of life. We know that it is so, but we do not always do the things we know to be worth while. The reasons that we do not do these things are many and varied. There is not time. We have not the money. We do not know how or we may just put it off to do later and that later never comes, Whatever may be our reasons, the struggle to overcome them and put our good ideas into action is a brave one and having taken that step the next one is easier. Finally a habit is established and we have leaped a great hurdle. Dr, Gunn once wrote a little book called Homely Homilies. In it there wps a story of 'zeal without know- dge.! When we\have passed the first hurdle we must watch that we do not fall into the trap of doing well-mean- ing things only to discover that we I will not be di- verted from that attitude by picayune- 1 had not thought about the matter sufficiently and our kindness has ended up by bringing trouble to ourselves and others. If we stop to think about service in the light of its real benefit to others and not as a kind of glory to ourselves we cannot go far wrong. War in our world has brought us all kinds of new chances to serve one another and by so doing serve our country well, Let us stop and think about that service and be sure that we are 'doing our best' and not something less than our °- best as we go along. Mothers who go to war work have a great responsibility toward the children they shift to someone else's care. These children are the next generation. If they do not receive the { proper home training and education ! wars will not cease when they are in responsible positions in days to come. Let us do our best with this problem in whatever community we may find ourselves, and with the many other problems that arise from the war or just from daily living. Let us do it that a 'brave new world' may become a reality and not a dream that will fade and leave a night of blackness behind. Armistice Sunday Church Parade SUNDAY, NOVEMB'R 8 All Veterans will parade for Divine Service. Decorations and berets will be worn. All members of the Active Services are invited. The Boy Scouts are 250 invited to _ attend, Parade will fall in at the Armourles at 10.30 a.m., march to the cenotaph, thence to the United Church, The special speaker will be Comrade the Rev. Walter R. Tristram. Comrade Leonard Colbear, 0.C. Unit 218, ANYC, Do not forget Po D. Saturday, Noor " + Have Vou Bought Your Victory Bond? ® THAT IS THE QUESTION OF THE HOUR. The war has become Every Canadian who has the money (or the credit) available, should, in his own interests, and in the interests of humanity, invest every dollar that can be spared in Victory Bonds. no compulsion, it is really not a matter of choice, for if the Allies do less than enough, WE LOSE, and you can figure for yourself what that would The money is in the banks, plenty of it--much more than enough to supply. the $750,000,000 required. Provisions have been made for emergencies. MUST have the money, or some of it, that you have invested in Victory Bonds, you can always raise it on this best of securities. J Just two more days to go, and we still have $20,000 to raise to meet Port Perry District objective. Canada needs the use of our money NOW. NOTE--For the convenience of investors, the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Port Perry, will be open on Saturday afternoon and evening i MOL, ERR Le NE por Fi