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-- Wath your abel} ft tolls whos your ' th { J $1.50 ar | advance, L § conte 8 single copy m---- EDITORIAL Buch is the patriot's Dost, whereler we roam, Ris first, best country ever is at home.-- Goldsmith. ln -- ia . + OPPORTUNITY RETURNS To those who have kept themselves informed as to the progress of the war, the announcement of the Seventh Victory Loan automati¢ally brings to mind the fact that another opportunity is of- fered to show practical faith in and support of our armed forces. Such persons have formed the habit of setting agide the amount they feel they can invest in this esgential -loan. The salesmen go to them with certainty that they will make the Seventh investment as they have made the other six. There is no need of argument, or ad- ditional information, to convince these people. of the need of the hour, ot THE WAR IS NOT YET WON, THAT IS ALL THEY NEED TO KNOW. There are other people who have money which they might invest in Victory Bonds; but they are not so well informed, or they have ideas that make them hestitate.' They may fear that they way. need the money some day in an emergency. That possibility is fully understood by the War Finance Committee, .- Provision has been made for the re- gale of the Bonds where need arises; or: the bonds: may he used for collateral when seeking to make. . a loan at the Bank, , . vital They 'may not realize the urgency of the need for money to carry on'the war. Every day finds the battles raging more fiercely, Germafi forces" are becoming desperate; and Allied forced realize "that quick. victory will save thousands of lives. This js the time when the money is really need Jd. Canadian men and women have ever been ready to lend a helping hand to those in :distress. ' Just now the whole freedom-loving world is in distress. Some must fight; others must pay to keep thein = fighting. In this case the paying is in the form Woy of a loan at double bank interest, and with" the '. backing of the resources of Canada. . . Saving'is a real virtue just now, for, the, future - : © is mo#it uncertain.' 'One never knows when money ...; will be greatly neéded for ourselves, or forithoge .- The nest' egg will: be most' who are dear to us, Tk acceptable at such a time. | BUY VICTORY BONDS AS SOON" AS THE SALESMAN ASKS YOU; AND BUY AS BIG A VICTORY BOND AS YOU CAN. , . BACK IN THE POLITICAL RING The return of Mitchell Hepburiv to the Ontario boil, ~ Wherever Mr. Hepburg, is, "there is something doing all the time. Just, what that something is going to be.is quite uncertain, ex- cept in one respect--he is out to drive Hon. George ~ Drew from the Ontario Premiership, ! Asa forceful influence, Mr. Hepburn is' with- out equal in Ontario. His very personality could Jit the Liberal Party out of the doldrums, The question is--To what purpose? - If it is merely to satisfy the demand for a fight, which seems to .+ this heading. 'As' a source of political ammuni- been so great need for careful thinking and cool Judgment in Government circles as there is today. The time is past when we can afford to toss aside the. .Dominion-Provincial Report without the "courtesy of consideration. The time is also past when the feud of individuals should be allowed to stand in the way of Canadian harmony and pros- . perity. Sir John Macdonald and Hon Geo. Brown set the time honored example of what should 'be done when the good of the country is at stake, They buried their differences until the great ob- jective of Confederation became an accomplished' fact, A great opportunity is open to Mr. Hepburn. He can earn his country's gratitude, He can also ~. intensify our growing disunity, and bring our ~ country into disrepute at a time when it is justly on the verge of its greatest and most helpful de- 'velopment as one of the freest nations of the world, Sai iy Any of us can afford to forget our differences, "if Mr. Hepburn will become a leader in the move- / ment for Canadian unity, and sane measurés for developing sclf-reliant, progressive citizens, This is no time for push-the-button legislation, In the years to come we shall need the courage of 'the 'pioneer spirit, coupled with an intelligent world outlook. That is the oply way by which v this new world can be made. Men of character, ability, knowledge, and courage must do the shaping. : i, Has Mr. Hepburn. decided to be such a man? Af s0, welcome. ge TIRE ' . "IN CASE YOU'RE INTERESTED" Readers of the Globe and Mail will recognize * tion'to bombard the Liberal Party or the CCF, it 7+ ghould be very useful. This: is so, because tle "statements made unaer that"heading are not re- quired to' be followed by any unprejudiced in- quiry,. They are simply 'material with :whish to +. badger the powers that be. What good thay do iis.a mystery. le a } "..ir Doubtless there are mistakes and abuses; but they "will 'not be corrected by hectoring all and "dundi'y, 'or by belittling those in authority. "Two subjects have come to the forefront lately. 1. The 'efficiency of the soldiers who are sent "overseas. 'planation from the military authorities. Ineffi- ciency could nat be tolerated, but every soldier is Mareen" as to the arts of fighting, who has not 'really taken part in active warfare. "Youndings, find 'first, fe "It is. unfair and unwise to spread the impression "that Canadian soldiers are of poor account. That is a slur on the soldiers, and it is a slur on the themselves at a disadvantage at 3 I 2. The need for an army of defénce. © ¥ Liberal Party has brought. the political pot to a ~. 'Both'these matters could recéive authoritative ex- Even hard- ~ -gned soldiers, if moved to different tasks and sur- ks + . £0 x 5s.» JE AEE EES LAR STA Wal tiair SRA EE ee diiaai dime prrigieii apna tu bitatatus go «fo cos asiaielodumoy wetweho iss iit, LIEUT, RAYMOND 8. HILLIER ' Died of Lieut. Raymond S. Hillier Wounds HILLIER, Lieutenant Raymond Seymour Hillier, Highland Light In- fantry of. Galt, Ontario, B.W.E.F., SRR val Se LATTE a a a a vile rot NE ES fF BA y H { IS Ay i v LH 200, iv Fon! A A AN EAE NR Sdn weed > ad SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher To the Home Folks Away from Home. are short. Kendall. Letter to Those on "Active Service This letter is spread all over the paper this week. We have lost Ray Hillier. He was a fine fellow --just the type of man we shall need to keep this country on an even keel after the war, Lucky Lions were the guests of Lion Cephas and Mrs. Sleep at a chicken dinner, with all the 'fixins'--- just the kind of dinner you dream about when rations . Two more of our pioneer men have passed on, You will likely remember Aaron Williams and Enoch Their life-long industry helped to build up this wonderful country. Bruce Beare has been home, He looks very fit. Malcolm Nasmith is married. Things are going about as usual. Yours truly, THE EDITOR. overseas--Officially reported died of wounds on September 24th, 1944, in France, aged 24 years, beloved son of Mr, and Mrs. W. R. (Bert.) 'Hillier of Port Perry, brother of Gunner Ken- neth Hillier, 30th L.A.A. Battery in France; also brother of Douglas and "Annabelle at home. vo {Politics and the War Situation This is a year of looming clections: in Canada Federal and Provincial; in the United States Presidential and This notice appeared in The Toronto Star on Saturday, October 14th, 1944. Such is the news that is flashed over the wires every day, bringing tragic sorrow to the home folk. . Such is the sacrifice that is made by the soldiers themselves, and by the families that have looked forward to the day when the loved one would return, and re- ceive the honour due to the lad who risked all for our safety. But that was not to be. The supreme sacrifice was made. Raymond has left us. He is mourned by his home folk, and the townspeople sorrow with them. War ever takes our best and bravest, | .. Raymond Seymour Hillier, son of Mr. and Mrs. W,.R, Hillier, Port Perry was bors in pha, | rio, Jan- uary 20th, 1920," [fe was inthe King- ston Public School for a time; but the family moved to Arthur, Ontario, and he spent nine years of his life there. He signed up in June, 1940, and has been with the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Evidently he fitted hiprielf for pro-| motion, for in 1942 he came back and went to Brockville for his Officers' Iraining Course, That was at Christ- mas time. He received his commission as Licutenant, and has been in active service overseas since that time. He was home again in 1943, at which time he became a member of Fidelity Lodge, AF, & A.M. Raymond was very fond of sports, particularly hockey. He was a valued member of 'Arthur Senior and Acton Junior teams. in the young boys about him, and looked forward. to the day when he could take such work as that in which his chum, Owen Cliff, was engaged. He was rather reserved in character, but 'entered - upon his 'responsibilities with a kedn appreciation of the ser-, iousness of the duties that he had undertaken, A One more name is added to our Honour Roll. One"more debt has been placed upon us who remain, a debt that can only be paid by the kind of citizenship which he died to save. | Hail and farewell, rives, be it next week, or six months He had a keen interest Senate, It portents a year of changed conditions inimical to peace. In the interval there must be delay in action at this most vital-stage of world war fare, when all the Allied nations should: be working in harmony. It is not wise to change horses in the middle of the stream, There should be some supreme power in every country in whom is authority to act. In the United States --unfortunately, we think--the Senate his order. delay and uncertainty when new policies obtain, a Here, our Premier while in power, in spite of criticism. In other Allied lands there ave oppos- ing policies that militate against suc- cesstul issues. Président Roosevelt has been a loyal and efficient officer giving full co-operation with other Allied leaders--=and because of this, the war has been earried to its present march to victory, apparently in the near future. What changes the elee- tions may make remains to be seen. Prime Minister Mackenzie King has carried on in spite of criticism and charges of favouritism towards Que- bee, It must be remembered that AR hence, Messvs. Bert. Hutcheson and "Isddie Michell were appointed. In introducing Mr. Tubby and Mr. one-third of the: population of Canada is I'rench. These people, while bene- fitting from British rule, are not loyal be the most popular political sport, the re-en- trance of Mr, Hepburn'is unfortunate. other hand, he can foster a unified Canada, and can sink personalities for the good of the country as a whole, then his return to active polities, can become a real blessing. ! Merely 'throwing out Cie party to replace an- ~ 'military authorities. More than that, the charge is 'mot borne 'out by the facts in actual combat. Canadians are proving themselves to be formid- " "able fighters; and have received unstinted praise. for their war effort by unprejudiced war ob- ~" Bervers., Eo 'Fouling one's own nest is not considered If, on the ood * other is an expensive business, Never has thers form; not even to gain a political advantage. ASTI rs ral in 1. FRONT LINE PADRE The following is part of a Diary of 'H. Capt. Jack C. Clough, & former Rector of the Church of the Ascension, Port erry, and who is now serving overseas ag a Padre with the Queen's Qwn Rifles of Canada. Wednesday, June 14: First time «clothes off in a wéek and had a bath in- a small biséuit tin. Felt fine. 'Picked up the Bde, chaplain and with the CO and the adjutant went through Field Dressing Stations and Gasualiy Clear- ing Stations to find our wounded.. All were evacuated to England except one and he was to go shortly. Thought medical services had done wonderful work. Had heard from our men how wonderful our own stretcher-bearers were, In the evening visited another company with cigs, writing paper, etc., "and got back to blankets at midnight. - caused services to + solved to i Thursday, June: 15: The senior chaplain visited us and I took him about the lines. The senior chaplain stayed for lunch, Prayer together, The staying power of any chaplain is found in the frequency and the reality of his times with God. . Later visited other companies with cigarettés, razor blades, ete. The men always seem go pleased to see you. Sunday, June 18: Early move again be cancelled. ore Sunday as Sunday and hold services wherever time and oc- casion seemed to warrant it. Later events proved decision right. In after- nioon attended a meeting of 3rd Cdn. Div. Protestant chaplains, Started 'with Holy Communion and later com- pared notes and shared experiences 'that we might profit from each other's experiences. We wera all new to war- Trea do seemed to be learning fast and doin well and work much Approtiated. Later ed up some crosses madé by the RCE's for the graves. Had sex- vice in the evening in an orchard for one company, About 36 present. FRILT "N 'Headquarters, >A An Jour later another at Battalion a short service with ten men sitting on This time in, a barn the ground behind a hedge. On either with about 60 present.. gide a Bren' gun and a Bren Yfzunner Tuésday, June 20: Censored letters, looked through the hedge across the Walked to forward companies carry- field at the German positions; We were ing as much as I could in thi way of right beside slit trenches in case a cigarettes, chocolate bars, paper, en- sudden dive to the earth was neces- velopes, ete. Ran into'some Canadian sary. Then went around to another news correspondents and photogra- position and had service for about 20 phers on their way, Had service with in an orchard and gave out some more this company in a small courtyard. comforts. Then another service with About 38 attended. any. were on 35 men from our own and a Scottish duty. Many were trying to get wash- unit. . . . The services were all short ed. In the middle of the service some and to the point. I 'usually used a Messerschmitts flew over our heads. parable--that of the rich farmer with With the company commandér's per- increased érops and whose soul was mission we went right on with the ser- required of him that night. Many of vice. 'Men were most attentive, All us hag been the same, Before the war services are voluntary and are well at- we wti.t about our jobs, getting mar- tended. Later visited a Company of ried, making plans for business, etc, Engineers and took them some things and not paying particular attention to which I had scrounged and thought -what was going on in the world except they might need: They did need all I whére it affected us, Now the war had been able to carry and were very and all our seeming certainty and self- pleased to see me. I promised them a sufficiency is' stripped from us and we service. Got back at.10 p.m. Noisy too do not know whether this night Re-| night, so slept under RAP truck, Had our soul shall be required of us, What Visited "are the great realitica? The material things? *. For the farmer in the par- able was one. Or are they the things interviews with three men. one lad in CB for drunkenness and other offenses. . ; Wednesday, June 21: ward to visit most forward company: God given to us through His Son. God Found men well dug in,: They were denis Hghteotshess, repentance. . very close to Jerry. Had sergeant Cal éd back to BHQ to go over to an- take me around to various platoons. other unit because they had found Again took soldiers' comforts with me, three bodies of our men: in an: oatfield. Suggested service for a'amall group of ,Went over and 'after some fime we men in shattered farm house and sug- found five.' Took care because we 'gestion was quickly taken up. There wera:more or less under German eyes. were ut 12 men sitting about ahd Found four partially buried in ditch, we had: prayers, d:& parable and Not knowing who they were felt must spoke to tw. for gfew: minutes, It look affer them. Be too late de- was. very yulet. . Find sther prayers cided to come back on the morrow. . . with six men in a cow-ghed, and later Lina on ten o'clock. Wandin Lb "Hd fey > * phase 8 Jia FE FL BARS SN Yad (YI Li 5 aA i 38 { Ee SR PE 3 V i ' Went for-_of the spirit ?---and the great truths of | Port Perry Lions OF MR. AND MRS. CEPHAS SLEEP "Friday, October 13th, certainly was Lions, for upon that occasion they were the guests of Lion Cephas Sleep and his hospitable lady at their home in Seagrave. has been spent. It will be long re- membered in the same pleasant wa Jim Kerr and his' good lady. Two such gracious invitations (xe kindly ges- tures that are sincerely appreciated. - This latest event was a chicken din- ner. And SUCH a dinner! Every- thing that the thoughtful 'hostess and host could do for the comfort and pleasure of some forty" guests, was done. When the meal (beautifully cooked and daintily served)was ended, practically everybody was "too full for lutterance." The good things that we all enjoy, were there in abundance--no | coupons, no, rationing. The progtam. upon that occasion was most informal, Lion President Cecil Ptolmey called upon one and an- other of the lions to make their little speeches--Lion Roy Cornish told of the Public Schools in this community, including Seagrave. Lion Sam Farmer told of the standing of Port Perry High School in the Province of On- tario, Lion Oswald Croxall sang a "pleasing solo, Mrs. G. M, Rennie gave a brilliant piano performance. And Lion Bam Griffen led the community singing. "The next item on the program was the reception -and introduction of two new members in the persons of Ross Wallace and Mac Black. This brings the, membership to thirty-seven. So | you see the Club is still growing. Lion Cecil then called on Lion Merlin Letcher to introduce two- greatly ap- reciated visitors -- Messrs, George Fabby and Gordon McLaren, who were prefent in the interests of Victory Loan! In his introductory speech, Lion 'Merle put in his good word for Port Perty, and asked that two men be ap- pointed to a recently formed commit- tee to make preparations for Victory Day celebration when that ddy ar- PORT PERRY LIONS ARE GUESTS not an unlucky day for the Port Perry, And in all the history of | the Club, no more enjoyable evening, the extension of the Library grants to | | McLaren, Merle spoke most highly of their splendid work in connection with i Victory Loans, now and in previous Loans. They were always busy at the job. No hours were counted. Long past midnight they are busy; but next day saw' them early abroad to inform and inspire their army of salesmen. Ontario County has been singularly fortunate in having these' two organ- izers in the district. They know their job, and they work at it thoroughly and unstintingly. My, Tubby clearly outlined the situa- tion--the need for whole hearted sup- port of the Loan, and the happy posi- tion of District "EK" in its ability to fraise its quota, and go over the top. En aT i mins Lig I'his District was first once, and can do it again, Mr. McLaren then showed the Vie- tory Loan Films, the first being an outling of the financial situation by ~Hon, Mr. Ilsley, which was direct, and was expressed in great clearness, This vas followed by Napier Moore's Pie- ture--"We Marched Past". This lat- ter production was a gripping story of the devotion and bravery of our armed forces, with the question of compari- son of the civilian contribution toward winning the war. Messrs, Tubby and McLaren had a most appreciative audience and felt well repaid for their effort in present- ing the films and making their person- al appeal. _At the conclusion of the party, Lion Sam Griffen had been deputed to ex- press the thanks of the Club to Mr. and Mrs. Sleep, and to present Mrs, Sleep with a lovely cut glass fruit dish. "Mrs, Rennie was also remem- bered and thanked for her musical con- tribution, and so were the waitresses, Such was the outcome of the hospi- tality of Mr. and Mrs. Cephas Sleep. REE Said a -- APPRECIATION The following telegram has been re- ceived by the Port Perry Lions Club. Mr. Cecil Ptolemy, Port Perry Lions Club, Port Perry, Ont. I would like to expréss my deep ap- preciation and that of the Government to 'you and your members for making thefeature of your meeting today an address on Canada's War Finance. Your Patriotic action exemplifies the spirit of Lionism everywhere. 1 con- gratulate you on the excellent work you.are doing--boys' work, sight con- servation and civic' improvements, Please extend greetings and thanks to all your members. : L. ILSLEY. ! in their allegiance. It is a difficult situation, We cannot, and do not want to, sever that Province from the Dominion, We pay tribute to the many French who volunteered, and have given loyal and gallant service in this war. But the danger is, in this election year, of rousing racial «and religlous preju- dices through the misguided zeal of those who, perhaps unthinkingly, would wreck all efforts to maintain harmony. Such divisions will give Hitler encouragement; and will hinder that victory we all desire so much. ' --L. G. Stoner. th Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gerrow, Scugog Island, celebrated their fortieth wed- ding anniversary at their home, on Thursday, October 12th, when their immediate relatives met at n family dinner party. -, The couple were married in 1904 in the village of Castleton, and have re- sided on Scugog ever since, They have two daughters and two sons--Mrs, Glen Owen, Port Perry; Mrs, John Davey, Whitby; Anson and Donald at home. The guests were Mr. and Mrs, Wil- gon Gerrow, Reach; Mr. and Mrs, A, 0. Gerrow, Oshawa; Miss Idythe Adams, Scugog; Mrs. Chas. Wells, Port Perry; Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Fra- lick, Scugog; Mr. and Mrs. W. I', Nott, Port Perry; Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Pren- tice, Scugog. proposed by Mr, Wilson Gerrow and replied fo by Mr. Orma Gerrow. Mr. Gerrow thanked them for their kind words, ' The couple were the recipients of a number of beautiful gifts from the family and friends among them were the following addresses: Dear Friends: Having just learned that you were celebrating your fortieth wedding an- niversary we, your friends of this community felt we could not let this cccasion pass without in some way giving expression to the high regard in which you both are held. Our contact with you both has al- y ways been one of happy association. A toast to the bride and groom was i has authority | Reta Rodman, You have proven loyal friends, splen- did neighbours and always ready to help wherever your help is needed. It is a source of. pleasure when we- realize that we are not honouring you because you are leaving our midst but because it is the anniversary of the happiest event of your lives, You have gone a lpng way together and we wish you ll joy and blessing as you continue soe journey together towards life's setti ig sun. We trust that as earthly values grow dim and puss away, you may realize the joy of iereasing eternal values which never tude nor wither, Our wish is that you may. have vested many more happy returns of this, your wedding day. As a token of our esteem and friendship, we ask you to may overrule the President and veto accept this rose bowl, trusting that it In change of party there is! may ever recall this happy occasion, e "Signed on behalf of T Scugog Head Community: Ethel Redman; Dear Frank and Ethel: TUN . | mit > ¥ I'his is. a time for congratulatshs: You have reached the fortieth®anni- J < versary of -your married "life. You have won the respect of your friends and nejghbours, being always willing to lend a helping hand when need arose. We feel it a privilége to as- semble with you here to-night, as brothers and sisters, for the purpose of celebrating this most happy event. We are reminded that forty years ago you took upon yourselves the solemn vows of matrimony and have had -the blessing of the love and companionship of cach other, along with your children of whom you may well be proud. To- gether you have met life's sorrows and trials; together you have enjoyed its blessings. May the years that fol- low_be filled with health, happiness and prosperity. This is the wish of your brothers and sisters. . As a slight token of this occasion, we ask you to accept this occasional chair and. trust you will be spared many years to enjoy it. Signed on behalf of Your Relatives. A few games finished the evening, and the guests departed wishing Mr, and Mrs, Gerrow 'many more years of happy wedded life, South Ontario Plowing Match a Real Success The fine day brought some: 1500 spectators to the South Ontario Plow- ing Match, held on the farms of Geo. Beare and FE. Phair, at Greenbank, on Thursday of last week, Everything went off smoothly. There were forty- four contestapts and they made a day of it. The banquet in the evening was well attended, The results of the matches were as follows: Class 1, sod, high cut--S. Thompson, Stouffville, Class 2, sod, jointer plough--Ronald Marquis, Sunderland; D. J. Tran, Claremont; James Lee, Greenbank; Ross Marquis, Little Britain. Class 3, sod -- A. McMillan, Sea- grave; B, Wylie, Woodville; L. Smith, Gormley; A. Featherstone, Claremont; R. Smith, Gormley; H. Thaxter, Ux- bridge; H. Bewell, Seagrave; M. Par- ish, Uxbridge. : Class 4, stubble, jointer plough-- Lloyd farquis, Sunderland; Carl Down, Bowmanville; Stewart Ball, Uxbridge; Earl Clarkson, Little Bri- tain; Harold Meyers, Goodwood; Ken- neth Debnam, Blackwater, Class b, stubble, jointer plough--M. Haynes, Goodwood; Chas. Ball, Ux- bridge; Wm. Holder, Manilla; Jack Dancey, Manilla; Howard Tindall, Ux- bridge; George Colwell, Uxbridge. Class "6, stubble, jointer plough-- Ross Miller; Sunderland. £, (Continued on page 6) 7 4 { 2 ! i I i 34 {. i SEE ame a i un 7 Al Ee -N {