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PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11th, 1948 EE CRARTERED BANKS of Canada keep abreast of the Dominion's expanding needs. --~ Six times since 1870 the Bank Act under which the Chartered Banks operate has been revised by parliament--six times in that period the activities of the banks have been carefully scrutinized by the people's representatives, Every ten years the Bank Act has been thus revised. Each one of the six decennial revisions has contributed much to the evolution of the banking system to meet the expanding needs of a developing Dominion, In-1934 the sixth revision of the Bank Act was made. Fifty;mem- made up the committee, which examined witnesses--among them bank officers, government officials and reformers -- and studied exhibits filed by various individuals and organizations. Findings were submitted to the House, and later that year the Bank Act was revised in many a Tn ---- bers of the House of Commons important particulars. Through democratic enquiry and decision, the Canadian banking system has grown and been qdjusted to meet the needs of the people, providing a deposi- tory for savings and a sound basis for. Canada's free economic development. §/0F CANADA If we all cut our telephone talks by just one Minute War calls must come first. which means that we should reduce our non- essential use 'of the telephone to the minimum. ~ Present facilities cannot be increased; your co- operation is needed if war calls are to go through promptly. @ Please remember that the wasteful use of telephone time can hold up war business --and that every second you save counts. Ciing Wings bo Words J. A. CROSS, Local Manager TWELFTH SEASON ir Ernest MacMillan raised his ba- on for his twelfth consecutive season on conductor of the Teronto Sym- phony Orchestra, in the opening con- ~~ cert of the 1943-44 season, ONTARIO BREEDERS BUY AND SELL, AT BRAMPTON @ntario County Holstein breeders took a prominent part, both as buy- ers and sellers in the Fourth Annual Fall Special Consignment Sale held Oct. 28th at Brampton. Harold W. Honey, Seagrave, received $395 for a mature cow, $300 for a two-year-old heifer, and $210 for a seven-months- old bull calf, Smith Bros., Port Perry, secured $400 for a three-year-old hei- fer and $265 for an eight-year-old cow and bought another eight-year- old cow for $236. 0. Chambers, Wil- (rid, sold-a six-year-old cow for $300 and a. six-months-old bull 'calf for $180. W. C. Ashenhurst, Uxbridge, ] received $376 for a four-year-old hei fer, Armour McMillan, Seagrave, paid $320 for a four-year-old heifer and $215 each for a pair of two-year-old heifers, Harold A, Werry, Oshawa, secured an eight-year-old cow at $260 and C, F. Werry, Oshawa, a heifer calf for $065. A total of $22,005 was realized for the 74 head sold. The 56 females _| averaged $319.4¢ while 18 bulls, most- ly calves, averaged $228. The top price was $500 paid by Norda Farm, Vankle¢k Hill, for -a three-year-old heifer consigned by John H. Older, Thamesford. Highest price for a bull was $350 secured on the bid of Hugh R. Bonnell & Sons, Thorndale, for a seven-months-old calf consigned by Smith Haven Farm, Woodstock.i Se- ven females brought $400 or more. GREENBANK (News of last week) . Miss Fotheringham returned to her home in Toronto on Saturday after spending some time here. Mr. T. Sharp, Miss A. J. Phoenix, Mr. and Mrs. William Phoenix were in Hamilton on Saturday attending the wedding of Mr. Gerald Phoenix and Miss Phyllis Schrader. Mrs, Stone returned.to her home on Saturday after spending some time _{in Toronto. Sorry to hear Mrs. Luke was in a car accident on Saturday at Brooklin. Miss Newton and Mrs. Weldon, of Uxbridge, called on Miss Harmon on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Bushby, Mr, and Mrs. Balfe and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. Archie McMillan at Wick on Sunday. Mr. E. Balfe left on "Moning for Labrador after spending a few weeks with his family here, Mr, J, Lee and Mrs. Ashton have moved into the village for the winter, 'Hallowe'en passed very quietly. BLACKSTOCK (News of last week) United Church W, M. S. met at the heme of Mrs. Jabez Wright for the October meeting. Arrangements were made for the Missionary Thankoffer- ing service. Roll call was answered with something for the ditty bags. Rev. B. Harrison gave a talk "God and Thanksgiving". Ralph Larmer, Grant Ferguson, Howard Forder and Dalton Dorrell attended a competition at the 0.A.C,, Guelph, Misses Wilma VanCamp and Lois Larmer attended the Bay. of Quinte Y.P.U. Convention at Gananoque, St. John's W.A. held their October meeting at the home of Mrs. Levi McGill, Nestleton, Society decided to fill a ditty bag and to make the In- dian Girl's outfit, as usual, Church calendars are to be ordered for the sick and shut-ins, © Next meeting at Mrs. Jas. Forder's; Nestleton, Sorry' to report that Mrs. Frank Bniley has scarlet fever. Rev, J; A. Plant, Enniskillen, was in charge at United Church service on Sunday night while fev, B, Harrison took anniversary. services at Ennis< killen. Several from this district attended the funeral of Mrs. Jno. Carscadden (formerly Miss Emma Spinks) Bow- manville, on Sunday. : The Fifth Victory Loan School Quiz Contest took place in the Com- munity Hall on Monday evening, Oct. 18. Alex. Gilbert was chairman, Mrs, Frank Stinson was the' questioner, and the judges were Archdeacon Simpson, Miss Janet Watson and Mr. Fred Willan. Those competing were: Group "A"--Wilda Steele, June Whitfield, Jean McLean, Gwen Wil- son, Pat Bowles, Billy Ferguson, Ri- chard VanCamp, Group *"B"--Jessie McArthur, Wy- oné Wilson, Brian Hamilton. Group "C"--Wilma Toms, Shirley Hamilton, Ruth Hamilton, Ralph Strong. Archdeacon Simpson reported the finals- --"A" --Gwen Wilson, Billy Ferguson and Richard VanCamp; "B" --Jessie McArthur, Brian Hamilton and Wyone Wilson; "CY --Ruth Ha- milton and Ralph Strong (tied). Red Cross Society met at Herman Hooey's, Oct. 19. The Treasurer, Work Convener and Prisoner of War Convener each gave reports. Cadmus ladies packed and shipped 40 Christ- mas boxes overseas, of Red Cross, to attend if possible. Sixty-six dollars was made from the "Prisoner of War" Doll- and. this amount was made up to $200 for the Prisoner of War Food Boxes. One hundred dollars was also voted for the Greek Fund. On Friday afternoon, Oct. 29th, Blackstock Public School held a Hal- _|lowe'en party. The school was deco- rated with black and orange crepe paper, and lanterns, pumpkins, wit- ches, black cats and ghosts danced along blackbdards and windows. The decorating was very ably done by Jean McLean, Joyce Venning and Grace Graham. The children all came in costume and eight prizes: were given by their teacher, Miss Edith Peters. Two small guests, Joan Gil- bert and Donald Forder had fun along with the rest. Apple-ducking and other Hallowe'en games were .under| the charge of Howard Trewin, Doris Hamilton and Clara Marlow, and were enjoyed by all. Last but not least came the lunch in charge of Richard VanCamp and Glen Larmer. The le- monade made the sandwiches, cookies, cake and apples disappear in short order. A word of praise here to Wal- ter Lawrence,' a grade seven boy, who made the cake which was served for lunch. : MRS. JOHN D. ch SCADDEN There passed peacefully to rest on Oct. 22nd, Emma Caroline Carscadden wife of John D. Carscadden, Beech Ave.,, Bowmanville, at the residence of her daughter, Hazel .Carscadden, 477 Bayview Ave., Toronto. She was in" her 79th year. Mrs. Carscadden had borne three years of invalidism with patience and. serenity. Although she had suffered two strokes making walking impossible, Mrs, Carscadden always enjoyed pros and the visits from relatives and friends. Emma Caroline Spinks, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, R. B. Spinks, was born in Cartwright and received her education there, When a young girl she becamd a member of St. John's Anglican Church, Blackstock, but in later years was an adherent of Trinity United Church, Bowmanville, and was a member of Trinity W,M.S, She had resided in Bowmanville for the past 17 years. Mrs, Carscadden's chief interest was her home and fa- mily. She was a lover of nature and greatly interested in fine needlework. There are left to mourn' her passing liér husband and two: daughters; Miss Hazel Carscadden of the Riverdale Collegiate "Staff, Toronto, and Mrs. Garnet Mahood, Bowmanville, The funeral service from. the family residence, Beech Ave.,' was conducted by Ex-Chancellor Dr. R. P, Bowles, Nestleton, and Rev, Albert Carsead- den, Toronto, Many beautiful floral tributes, including a wreath from the Riverdale Collegiate Staff, banked the oasket and showed the esteem in which deceased was held, Palbearers were two nephews, Alan Mahood and Gordon Byers, and Dr, J. C, Devitt, Oscar LaBelle, A. H, Moore, and F. /| W, Crawford, Interment was in Bow- manville Cemetery. Relatives and friends from Toronto, Orono and Blackstock, attended thelf funeral. "MANCHESTER The Manchester. W.A. was held 'on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs, Lorne Thompson, Plans were made to give a play and supper in the near future, A contest was given by Mra. Sonley. A dainty lunch was served by the hostesses, Annual meeting' will be held Dec. 7. An invitation is | sent to Mrs. Arthur Ellis, President - Manchester Red Cross will hold a Euchre in the Township Hall, Nov, 16th, Mrs. J. Bain and Mrs, V. Schnapp are visiting their mother, hic J. Mit- chell, Miss Mary Walls has revinid home after spending a few days in Toronto. Mrs. Joe Johnston spent a day in Lindsay last week, Miss Elizabeth Christie has gone to Toronto to spend the winter, <o- op ONTARIO COUNTY. HOLSTEINS TO ALL-CANADIAN SALE, A group of five head of purebred Holsteins have been consigned by On- tario County breeders to the All-Cana- dian Sale which is being held (to-day) November 11th at Oakville, R, Ray McLaughlin, Oshawa, is offefing a 2- year old heifer and a six-months-old bull calf, Harold W. Honey, Sea- grave, a pair of full sisters, and Smith Bros., Port Perry, a yearling heifer. At the 'All-Canadian Sale 75 head of Holsteins from the leading herds of the Dominion will be sold, Consign- ments will be present as far away as Alberta and Prince Edward Island. All the animals effered have been se- lected with great care and this should prove one of the greatest cattle sales ever held in Canada, PUBLIC AFFAIRS Neil Morrison, recently appointed CBC Supervisor of Talks, isa grad- uate of the University of Manitoba. He joined CBC in 1940, after post- graduate work at McGill, and was made assistant to the Supervisor of the Farm Broadcast Department the following year. Having successfully developed the group listening techni- que which has been a notable feature of National Farm Radio Forum broad- casts, Mr. Morrison now returns to head the department with which he was first associated on joining CBC. Ld Myrtle Station The Thankoffering services on Sun- day were both & real success: Good crowds attended and the weather was favorable. * The Church was not so lavishly decorated with flowers as other years owing to the 'Inteness of the . season, But chrysanthemums, marigolds, calendulas and other hardy species lent: theif color and beauty, and with the addition of fruit and vegetables, gave a final Thanksgiving touch. Rev. S. Littlewood, of Crone; was in charge both morning and even- ing 'and preached two very stirring and inspiring sermons. "The Church" was the subject of the morning dis- course," Mr, Oswald Croxall, of Man- chester, sang two baritone solos, "Humility", by G. J. Beandon, "A Prayer", by Chas. Gabriel, "which were indeed; pleasing. In the evening, Mr. Littlewood chose for his 'theme, "Youth--leaving_ home", Brooklin United Church choir under the capable direction of Mr W. Croxall, and with Mrs, Clarence Pengelly 'at the organ, sang two fine anthems and the male quartette sang one number by request. Again we extend our grateful thanks to those who assisted by music and song. ; Mrs. Rebert Gray returned to her home in-Pontypool on Thursday, after spending the past two weeks with Her daughter, Mrs. E. Masters and Mr, Masters. Mrs. Robert Chisholm was in Cavan on Wednesday of last week, the guest | of Rev. W. E. and Mrs, Honey. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Harrison, of Latchford arrived early last week to spend a couple of weeks with rela-|H tives here and at other points, - Mrs, Leila Duke, of Toronto, was a visitor on Friday with her mother and brothér, Mrs, A, Johnson and Elmer, Mr. and Mrs, Leslie. Magee and Miss Doris IMagee, of Oshawa, were guests on Sunday of Elmer and Mrs, 'Cook. ; . Rev, 8. Littlewood and Mrs. Little wood, of Orono, were the guests on Sunday of A. E, and Mrs. Ramsey. Mr, and Mrs, T. Carey, Marjorie family. ceased her "were Dr. and' Dorothy Valliers and Stewart Wiles motored to Toronto on Sunday where they spent the day with rela- tives. Mr, and Mrs. Allie Ross, of Whitby, were in the village on Friday. Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Gilroy, of Prospect, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Fred Stephens, « Mr.'and Mrs. Earl Cook and little son, of Brooklin, and Mr. W. McKin- ley, of Port Perry, were visitors on Sunday with Mrs. Will Cook, Mrs, R. Mason and baby, of Trenton are holidaying with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, R, A. Cox. Mrs, G. T. Wolfe and family, of Toronto, wish to extend. théir thanks to the many friends around the farm who were thoughtful enough to re- member them in their recent bereave- ment, It was a great comfort to them to know that their many friends were thinking of them at a time when real friendship meant so much, Sunday School at the regular hour 2 p.m." next Sunday. The regular evening church service has been withdrawn next Sunday, so that members and adherents may at- tend anniversary service at Manches- ter at 7.30 p.m. Rev, A. F. Gardiner will have charge of the service. JAMES E. BEACOCK After a lingering illness, resulting from a stroke last January, Mr, J. E. Beacock passed away at his home on Wednesday evening, Nov, 3, in his 83rd year. Mr. Beacock and his fa- mily came to this village some thirty- seven years ago. He kept the general store and post office for almost thirty years, He was a member of the United Church and at the time of his death, he was an elder. The funeral service" was conducted by Rev. P. L. Jull, of Brooklin, and was held in the United Church on Friday afternoon. Interment was made in Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin. Mr, Beacock's widow, formerly Annie Hughes, was lying critically ill at the same time and passed away on Saturday even- ing. Her funeral §ervice was also conducted by Rey. ¢. L. Jull on Mon- day afternoon at the residence. was laid to rest beside her husband in Grdveside Cemetery. One daugh- ter, Mrs. Roy Spencer, of Perth, sur- vives, to whom her friends extend sympathy. MRS. JAMES BEACOCK Mrs. Annie Hughes Beacock passed away on' the evening of 'Saturday, Nov. 6th, after a short illness, only three days after the passing of her husband and partner of 62 years. Mrs, Beacock, who was in her 8lst year, was born in Cartwright Township, She was a member of the Hughes "Noted brothers who prede- James L., of Toronto; General John, of Bowman- ville; General. Sir Sam, of Lindsay; and General W. S., of Ottawa, also five sisters, One sister, Mrs. Helena McDonald, of Toronto, is the only sur- vivor. of the family, The funeral was held from her. late home on Monday afternoon, and was lavgely attended by many relatives She' and friends, Rev. P. L. Jull, of Brook- lin, had charge of the service, Mrs. Irwin Ormiston and Mrs. Roy Moen of Raglan, had ¢harge of the musical part of the service, which was practi-™ cally the same as that rendered at the funeral service of Mr, Beacock at the Church on Friday, when Mrs, Moon rendered. beautifully the solo, "The City Four Square". _The floral tributes were many beautiful, among them: being an' im- mense wreath. of 'mums from the neighbors, which was almost a dupli- cate of the one sent for Mr. Beacock, which only proved the high esteem in which Mr, and Mrs. Beacock were held by their many neighbors and friends. There remains to mourn their loss, one daughter, Mrs. Rey Spencer, of Perth, One daughter, Mrs. George Houston and one son, Bertram, both of Toronto, having 'predeceased them. Also surviving are four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildrey, Interment took place in Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin, EPSOM Wedding bells® are ringing. Miss Vera Prentice spent the week- end at her home at Brookdale. ! Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harper visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, W, Graham last Wednesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. J. Neeson spent the week-énd at their 'home here accom- panied by Mr, and Mrs. Johnston, Jr. and Sr,, Mr. and Mrs. Lowther, and Mr. and Mrs. MtDermott. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Martin visi- ted Mr, and Mus. Al, Christie on Sun- day. Mrs. C. Geer spent Sunday with her father, Mr. J. Bailey, Mrs, J. McKercher is spending a time with her sister, Mrs. A, Bailey, Messrs, Wesley Ackney, Charles Geer, Jack Hill, Will Simpson, Bruce MacDonald, 'Walt Lock and Bun Wil- lis left for the north country for the annual Deer hunt. Good luck to you, boys, Sgt. Laura Rogers spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. W. Rogers. Mr, and Mrs. Charles Clark and Marion spent the week-end "here, ac- © companied by Mr. and Mrs. Mansell Gerrow on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Cole and family, of Bewmanville and Mr. and Mrs, D. Catherwood and Kenneth, of Colum- bus, visited Mr. and Mus. R. Medd 20s on Sunday. T= - Mr. Ellis spent the week-end at his home" here, Miss Blanche Luke, Mrs, Cecil Mor- rison and family spent Sunday with Mrs, P, Luke," Miss = Aileen Harper spent last Wednesday 'evening with Mr, and Mrs, W. Rogers, Miss Jean MacDonald spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Murs: S. MacDonald. Miss K. Taylor spent the week-end . at her home at Blackstock. Mr. and Mrs, Harold Honey and family visited Mr, and Ms. W. How- sam on n Sunday. 'NUTR Phone 72w, Eat Right: Feel Right. For Good, : Nutritious Meats, Call = Ww. E. MacGREGOR, BUTCHER [TION _ PORT PERRY IN DAYS. OF UNCERTAINTY - RELIABLE Insurance i is essential WHATEVER YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS MAY HAROLD w, = Phone. 41 JEMISON'S «vi SPH HO BE, Consult EMMERSON x Pert Parry ; BAKERY ME OF = GOOD BAKING ~The Best F amily Baking Service will ART, J EMISON maintained LE PROPRIETOR