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Buch is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, Mis first, best country ever is at home.--Goldsmith. EDITORIAL WHAT IS CAPITAL DOING ABOUT IT? eg Quite naturally we must find someone or some- thing to blame for our difficulties and dangers in these tragic times. Generally speaking capital has become that whipping boy. Those who do the blaming of capital for our disasters, and real or supposed grievances, seldom realize how great is the number of "capitalists" there are. Every- one who invests in stocks and bonds is a capital- ist; everyone who has a bank account, large or small, is a capitalist. As Mr. Moore pointed out recently, there are more capitalists than workers 'in' most industries. It is quite possible that an' industry with 5000 employees may have 10,000 or more shareholders. of course, the general idea of a capitalist is that of a person having a vast amount of wealth. For a finishing touch to the picture, such a person is a lavish spender on his own pleasures, caring little or nothing about the welfare of others. Well, to look at this matter with common sense, one must realize that such' careless negligence would be very short sighted, and would when car- ried to extremes, "kill the goose that lays the golden eggs." In our present crisis as to the rehabilitation of returning men and women of the armed forces, "What are the manufacturers doing about it?" If the questioners really want to know what is being done by this branch of society, and are not merely trying to cast suspicion upon the manu- facturers, it would be wise to secure a copy of "The War and After" which describes in detail the plans, Organization, and Work of the Cana- dian Manufacturers' Association. This document is the most complete and sens- ible program to meet demobilization problems that we have seen. The whole field of modern in- dustry has been studied. No attempt has been made to glaze over the difficulties. They are plainly pictured, and practical plans are PYopised to deal with these difficulties. Already many factories have-the business of reconye?sion under way. Export markets are be- ine songht,, The use of such new materials as = pat i is being taken into consideration. There is also full understanding of the fact that our young Canadians in the services have been re- ceiving wonderful technical training, and can do the work of skilled mechanics. There is no reason to credit the 'manufacturers with any greater patriotism than that of other classes of society; but they do have more at stake than most, and a greater responsibility. Common sense would show them that their prosperity de- pends upon their ability to keep their business going. To do this successfully, they must con- sider their employees, present and future, employment is a menace to Canadian prosperity. - It'means that the unemployed must be kept alive in a discontented state of mind. It also means that the tax rate will be high, and the causes of discontent increased at a very dangerous period _in Canadian history. "Looking forward, Canada can become vig of the most prosperous and happiest countries in the world. "We have a great inheritance, material ad- vantages, enlarged industrial and scientific equip- ment, and our accomplishments. in the war have : given us a confidence never known before. What \ forces. Un-' other factors are necessary to realize our pos- sibilities? The energy, imagination, and courage which will be necessary to bring victory should not be allowed to lag in the transition and post- war years. * These years will require equal vision, co-operation, and initiative combined with our spirit of adventure. It should be the duty of government, management, and labor to promote employment and create possibilities. One of the greatest stimulants to Canada's progress will be the return from overseas of the men of the armed They will have fought and endured with men from all over Canada and the United Nations, in various countries of the world. They will have acquired new skills, new ideas, greater assurance and a new faith in the future of Canada, They represent the realy vital portion of the manpower BREAKFAST-- A It should be the first duty of One Egg ... Boiled or poached. of the country. every citizen of this country to give them every: encouragement to assure that they can make their full contribution to the development of the Nation, *. * ABOUT BEING ON TIME It is not a sign of greatness to walk into a meeting ten or fifteen minutes after the proper time for starting that meeting. Some folk have begun to speak disgustedly of "Port Perry time", which is anywhere from fifteen minutes to half an hour late for cértain people. This is followed up with the statement--'"Better call the meeting for half past Sgven--they won't be here until eight, anyway." This growing habit of lateness is curious." It ceases to be funny to those who are on time. It is not the fault of the school. Every morning in fine or stormy weather (while school is in session) you can see the scholars, big and little, hurrying so that they will be on time. On Sundays, here in town, most of the worshippers are prompt, and the church services are able to start on time. Private invitations to social events .are generally honoured by the courtesy of being on time. The radio is on time to the minute. Actually there are just twenty seconds allowed for the charge of station programs. In the CBC news round-up, it is amazing to note the rapidity of response from all parts of the world. Funerals are on time. You sit in the almost silent house or chapel waiting. Promptly at the appointed time the clergyman begins the service. But when it comes to the case of business meetings, a great difference is noted. Courtesy and obligation to be present are often forgotten. There is far too much of the idea--"I'll do as I please when I please." Actually it is discourteous to keep a group' of people waiting. -What is worse, is to keep them waiting and not appearing at the meeting at all, when the excuse is care- lessness or indifference, "This editorial fits those that it fits. It is a real case of--"If the cap fits, put it on." If you belong to the class of "The late Mr. or Mrs.", have some consideration for those who are habitually early, biit who in despair begin to become tired of wasting time waiting for others, and arrive late to avoid that waste. It is a good and courteous habit to be on time. Accidents will happen; but promptness is a splendid habit. March 1872-February 1944 "I have fought a good fight, I have many important committees. Th L t Re H. Ww. F. le In Conference circles he was recog- nized as one of the strongest men, in e a e. ev. 0 ey committee work and he served on Since on the farm at Maple Grove, 2 miles superannuating he has been actively west.of Bowmanville, attended" public] associated with the Ontario Temper: school' "there and high school in thei oo Federation and given addresses may be no excess fat in the blood. include a wide variety of foods containing - very-<little fat. quantity is stated, eat as much as you wish of any of the foods suggested. The menus have been arranged to suit an evening clinic, so that you can make your BEST donation. may be as desired, but at the first meal, it may be well to include a large glass of milk, a generous serving of meat and whole wheat bread in order to balance the day's diet. FOODS WHICH MAY BE TAKEN BEFORE A BLOOD DONATION finished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness." These swords of the Apostle Paul' uttered ; 'centuries, ago may be spoken as truly today of Rev. Herbert Walter Foley, who finished his 'course with startling suddenness at the Scugog parsonage, 'Saturday. evening, February 12, 1944. In 1937 Mr. Foley - superannuated after 41 years in the active ministry, and retired to his old home town of Bowmanville. He. 'built a. beautiful a new home and was so happy surround- "old friends and his beloved and | ost a year. go he was rrotmtd Sed owing. to town. | 2 In 1897 he graduated from Toronto University. and began his career as a Christian Minister in the Methodist Church, In 1900 he received his Bachelor of Divinity degree at Vie-' d at' com toria University and was ord J many parts of the Province, While attending University in To- ronto he met Annie Laura Clingan, a school teacher, who became, his wife and a most efficient and devoted help- mate in every department of church, ity and social life. the Conference in Port Hope. * While at Victoria College he offered his life for Foreign "Missions under the student 'volunteer movement. Bat there were no openings at that time 80 he continued his work in the Bay of Quinte Conference. He was an en- thusiastia. worker for missions during his entire ministry. Humbly, quietly, Gourageonaly, with faith in God and faith in man and a deep love for humanity, he went among his people as one who served until his Lord called him to the higher od | service, Success attended his ministry on all his fields and regardless of religious denomiriation he was loved, honoured and respected in every community, not only by the laity but by all his brother ministers in the Bay of Quinte con ference within the bounds of which his "Besides his bereaved wife he leaves to mourn the loss of a loving father; one son, Capt. Frank Foley (with U.S. Army 'in Italy) and two daughters, Mary (Mrs. M. T. Gardner) of Garden Hill and Laura (Mrs. Angus Mac- Millan) at home. EY A memorial service, conducted at Port Perry Tuesday evening and the funeral service held in Trinity Church, Bowmanville, Wednesday afternoon, February 16th, were attended by many. ministers and friends who paid tribute to his memory. . Miss E. Christie Dies in Her jo Year ~ Please Read This Carefully PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, T1 JRSDAY, FEBRUARY 24th, 1944 Suitable Meals for Blood Donors Before attending an Evening Clinic It is most important that on thé day of the Clinic, the meals before giving a donation should have as little fat as possible in order that there The following list has been prepared to Fruit or Juice ........ Cereal " Tea, Coffee ... - Milk LUNCH-- or or Vegetables (Cooked) .... squash, either plain . kind. FHS enstee Cabbage, All vegetable Juices Fruit or juice .. Bread or Toast Fish or rice ' Vegetable juices Fruit or juices .... Bread or Toast ,. Tea or Coffee ..... Apricots, grapefruit, pineapple, plums, prunes, rhubarb, all either raw or cooked, or as fruit juices. to pe added in preparation or serving.) ....Cornmeal, farina, or corn flakes, served with skim milk and sugar if desired. Bread or Toast.......... White bread with one pat butter only, jam, marmalade or honey may be used as a spread. ....Clear or with a liftle skim milk, sugar if desired. ...One glass of whole milk, if desired. Small Amount of Fat is Allowed for Breakfast for Evening Donors ....Clear bouillon or consomme (canned) ....Cod (fresh or salt), Haddock (fresh or smoked) Scallops, steamed or poached and served without butter or sauce of any kind. Rice with tomato sauce (made without cheese, butter or fat of any kind.) One egg, boiled or poached. ...Asparagus, string beans, beets and greens, cab- ..bage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, let- tuce; onions, parsnips, peas, potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, and served without sauce, butter or fat of soy carrots, onions, tomatoes, sing or oil of wy ying, phe Same as on sa menu. .Same as on breakfast menu, but without butter. Tea, Coffee ...cocovueunene Same as on breakfast menu. Skim Milk or ) Buttermilk ... Any quantity. . AB EVENING MEAL-- Soup As on lunch menu. ..As on lunch menu, but no egg. Vegetables .. m (Cooked) ... As on lunch menu. Vegetables (raW) cnn As on lunch menu, ..As on breakfast menu. ..As on lunch menu. ...As on breakfast menu. FATTY BLOOD CANNOT BE USED . ! SNe "nN Letter to Those on Active Service Except where a "Choose from these After a blood donation, meals melon, oranges, peaches, (No milk or cream \ turnips, vegetable marrow, or cooked (steamed, boiled or baked) celery, Cutter lettuce, water-cress without salad dres- El - re - February 4th, 1944 Dear Mother: and I sure had a good time. I went up to Scotland to the place where your cousin Francis Halkett lived and he had moved, but a fellow took me out to where he lives now, which is about three miles. It is a small mining town called Kilsythe and is-at the bottom of a big hill. The hill runs back north for three or four miles. I think it would be nice around there in the summer. Francis works in a coal mine, on top of the ground, and 'he took me around a lot of it. Their oldest sofi is in the army 7 dowa [in Africa and the second son is ahout my age and he is in the R.A.F,, sta- tioned 'in Calgary, Canada, He was only out there about six months when he wrote home and said he'd never come back to Scotland to settle down. He is engaged to-a girl in Calgary. The third son is in the Air Force and is stationed in Aberdeen, Francis' mother lived with another brother, but she was buried the Thurs- day before 1 got there. I went out to their * Place and they were awfully good to*me. _ They showed me a big picture of , | your, grandfather Stark. I also saw the house where your mother and father lived before they moved to Canada and /the place where they 3 worked, It must be a pretty old house » FE Overseas Letter from Pte. Alan Carter i of the other places. Well, here I am back off leave again but it looked just the same as most I also met a Jimmy Johnson who is supposed to be a first cousin of yours. .They sure were good to me and itf was just like having a home to go to over here. 1 spent all day yesterday in London and met Len Colbear from Port Perry, and another fellow I trained with in Canada. 'I met Ralph Blrley in the] Overseas Club the night I left, and a couple of fellows who were neigh- bours of Mrs. Heayn's people back in Haliburton. : 1 kad a letter from Whit the other day and he is in Italy, I haven't heard from Percy Collins. Well, I guess I will have to close, so I will hope you are all well as [ am, and I hope to hear from you soon, Alan. B144101, Pte Carter, A.G. 1st Battalion Black Watch, Royal Highland Regiment of Canada Canadian Army, Overseas. Blood Donors' Clinic 3 Plan for the first Blood Donors Clinic to be held this coming Friday night, 'February 26th are almost com- pleted. Over one hundred people from Port for those items which point to the To the Home Folks Away from Home, Our ears are pretty well glued to the radio these days. In spite of the repetition of broadcasts of attacks and counter attacks, we ave listening day of Allied victory. Two tendencies are evident in the present struggle at home and abroad. One is the news that seeps through that gives prac- tical force to the suggestion that the war is nearing its end, not at once, but victory is in sight. News comes that certain kinds of ammunition are no longer made,as the supply is adequate. In ship building the speed is being reduced, as the U- boat is not the terrible menace that it was a year ago. Certain food stuffs and certain materials are not so closely rationed as they were. Quantities of beef are being released from cold storage, and there has been talk of lifting the rationing on tea. These are straws in the wind that point to a not distant end of the great struggle. On the other hand the situation in Italy still gives great cause for con- cern. The titanic struggle between the forces of the Axis and the Allies grows fiercer and more bitter day by day. The attitude of neutral or semi- neutral countries is watched with keenest interest. Finland is striving to be out of the war. Argentina is uncertain on which side of the struggle to cast her lot. That very uncertainty is disquieting, for Argen- tina is more concerned with her own interests than in any good-for human. ity at large. This is the time of uncertainty. It is not a time of un- certainty as to the ultimate outcome of the war; but it has become the question uppermost in every mind--- "How soon" or "How long". 1 have been thinking a good deal lately about the position that is being taken by Union Labor these days. There seems to be much more at- tention being paid to the demands of the Union leaders than there is to their obligations to society. Everyone who has. studied the history of labor, knows that capital has exploited the worker, in- many cases most shamefully, Everyone who 'studies labor conditions must admit that Unionism has brought about many. much needed reforms in the conditions under which industrial la- bor is performed to-day in contrast to those of the early factory days, both in this country, in Britain, and in the United States. Speaking gene- rally, those abuses have largely been removed; and Union Labor must be mainly credited with the reforms, It might be added, too, that capital has found that the decent improvements in labor conditions has paid. In fact, the old greed and carelessness was short sighted. Decent surroundings, reasonable hours of labor, and proper pay are good for the workmen, and profitable for the employer. Now the shoe is on the other foot, Labor is in the saddle. But it must be remembered that Union Labor does not fairly represent the workers of the world. Indeed, many millions of men and women could not reasonably follow the de- mands of the Unions. Take, for instance, the matter of hours. What farmer or housewife could do all that is required of them in five and a half days of eight hours per day? Union Labor would voice strenuous objection if such hours became com- pulsory for all workers of every class. Only loving care and long hours of labor can keep a home comfortable, and a fit place in which to live. Or consider the plight of the farmer who has fifteen or twenty cows to look after. Can he quit after he has worked eight hours? Can he be paid according to the work he does? If he was paid that way, how would la- bor secure its cheap food? But, if Union Labor is to become a close co-operation, what chance will the young soldier have on his return home, of securing a job? Is he for- bidden.to work as he best can except . under the control -of "the Labor Unions? i Just now the political parties are- all busy seeking the support of Union Labor, heaping powers and privileges upon them, and saying very little toward those in the armed forces who protected the freedom of these work- ers while they worked for good pay and had short hours in which to work. We are losing a very popular young George Channel. He has been a kingpin among the young people ever Monday he" entertained about a hun- derd of those young people at a fare- well party. Needless to say, every- body had a good time. George is a good chef, and a good host. When he leaves," he will be followed by sincere good wishes for his prosperity and happiness. Yours truly, THE EDITOR. Perry and surrounding district have desire to donate their blood for the use of our men and women in the Armed Forces. While the requirements for the first clinic are only sixty-five donors it will be only a short while until a second clinic can be arranged. If you are between the ages of eighteen and sixty and would like to donate blood, cards are still available from those on the committee. The sponsors of this worthy project derful response from the local muni- cipalities, and appreciate the co- operation from each and every in- dividual in helping to make this Clinic a success, The following are the conveners of the various committees: 1. 0. 0. F. Committee-- Messrs, J. C. Love, Allan Dowson, Chas. Reesor, M. A, Gerrow, Rev. w. Chairman--Mr. J. C, Love £ Vice-Chairman--Mrs. G. Christie. Sec'y-Treas,--Mrs, J. Allen and Mrs, W. Watson. Property Committee--~Mr, Chas. Ree- for, convener, Mr. McClellan, Mr. Clayton Love, Mr. Alan. Dowson. Publicity Committee--Mr. S. Farmer, Mr, Chas. Reesor. Nurses--Mrs. C. A: Love, Convener, Equipment and Refreshments-~ IL. 0. D. E already sdigned up, expressing their|" are extremely pleased with the won-{' Reception Committee--Mr. G. M. Ger- row, Mr. J. E. Jackson, Mrs. G. Christie. - Associate Helpers from Townships-- Reach--Mr. T. Harding, Reeve; Mr. A. R. Johns, Mr. R. Foster, Mr, E, Martyn, Scugog--Mr, R. Hood, Reeve; Messrs. A. Gerrow, L. Sweetman, Cartwright -- Mr, N. Green, Reeve; Messrs, A. Gilbert, H, Porteous, Port Perry--Mr. M. Letcher, Reeve; Messrs. J. E. Jackson, E. Hayes, Geo. Palmer, S. Griffen, B. Hil. lier, W. E. MacGregor, A. L. Mc- Dermott, C. C, Jeffrey, F. Reesor, R. Cornish, L. Colbear. Ration Coupons which may be used Effective Thursday February 24th Meat--36 to 40 inclusive Butter--46 to b1 inclusive about the obligations that labor has man next month in the person of . since he came to Port Perry. On | Tea and Coffee--14 to 29 inc. ALSO~E] and E2 Sugar--I4 to 26 inclusive Proterves--D1 to D138 wai AA