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Watch your label; it tells when your Watch your label; it tells when 'your 3 Subseription expires. : SE $1.50 per year in advance 5 cents a single copy EDITORIAL PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, KIWANIS MUSIC FESTIVAL| Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, Bis first, best country ever is at home.--Goldsmith. ho = S k 1 TEACHING RELIGION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS There will always be those who will abuse the privilege of teaching religion in the Public Schools. But that is not sufficient reason for neglecting the teaching of this important subject. Indeed, the need for such instruction grows more apparent day by day. Religion, according to Webster's Dictionary is "a system of faith and worship." It is not a matter of denominational differences. Sectarian teaching may become so bitter that it really is lacking in the fundamentals of reljgion, Those fundamentals are reverence, justice, kindness, consideration for others, forgiveness, and faith, There can be no valid objection to the teaching of these principles, If they are not taught to the rising generation, we are permitting the downfall of civilization. For human greatness and stability are not built on force; but on true character, g These are the underlying principles that are stressed in the text books issued by the Depart- ment of Education for Ontario as Guides, to teachers of Religious Education. The purpose of the series is to make real the teachings of Christ, not in any sectarian sense; but as a living reality 4 ao in daily life. Each of the Bible stories used is a dramatic presentation of the way in which Chris- tian principles have heen applied for the benefit of the individual and of humanity. . Who Should Teach Religion? In the first place it should be remembered that everybody by example teaches the principles of religion--for fr against. That kind of teaching has been gojhg on day by day for many years. It ought to be said right here, that; in the main, Public School teachers have by their conduct taught high ideals. } Such teaching is very valuable, largely because it is not professional. Ministers of the Gospel have long had the privilege of teaching religion in the Public School, and that privilege has been well used in Port Perry. In many places it is neglected. It is also neglected in many homes, and.only comparatively few attend Sunday School. The dangers that attend the teaching of re- _ ligion in the Public School are as nothing to the dangers of allowing children to grow up without religious teaching of any kind. The constant squabbles between denominations are- almost en- tirely responsible for the gradual growth of ir- religion, and the lowered ideals of human con- duct. k 7 Abuses of the privileges of teaching religion should be dealt with effectively, and purely _de- nominational teaching should be avoided. But the day is coming when there must be 'much greatyr unity of purpose in religious teaching among op- posing creeds, if we are to save those principles which have kept humanity from descending into savagery through past centuries, The danger of "Dark Ages" is never far distant. Let us unite our forces to prevent their return, PARTY POLITICS STILL NATION'S BIG PERIL (The Financial Post) Only very moderate rejoicings over the sound defeat for the CCF candidate in the North Grey by-election are justified. Neither that defeat nor the defeat of socialist candidates in municipal elections can wisely be read as evidence that Canada is clear of the danger of a socialist revolution, ' So long as Canada is to fight for a victorious peace at home and abroad with party govern- ment, we ave faced with the peril of Liberals and Conservatives (who agree on all fundamentals) fighting cach other and opening the way for the. CCF. : "How is the CCF different" from any other political party?" Here is one way =it differs. Other political parties ask to be voted into power only for five years or until they are defeated by a division on the floor of Parliament. The CCF asks to be voted into power permanently. Of course the CCF doesn't say so. At this stage, its greatest advantage lies in pretending it is just like any other party. But the high priests of socialism all say bluntly that socialsim must be an all or nothing pro- position. . } Harold Laski wrote: "Parliament would have to be abolished in the socialist state unless opposition parties agreed, never to change or repeal the great Socialist plan." * G. D. H. Cole, another socialist prophet, wrote that the Socialist party when elected "must break and destroy the organization of the rival in order to put it permanently out of action." This of course has' been abundantly demon- strated wherewer totalitarianism has been at- tempted. In Russia, Germany and Italy, opposi- tion to the party in power is treason. ; As Rupert D. Ramsay, Progressive-Conserva- tive -leader of Saskatchewan said in a recent address: power over man's subsistence amounts 'to power over his will. Hence, ration books will be the socialist state's most powerful means of control, The CCF use of the word democracy is sheer 'camouflage, Its pretense of being "just another party" to which Canadians should give a trial is just old fashioned treachery of which the Trojan horse episode is the most celebrated example. ~ | ing the festival and a final concert of - Double- 8 Ring Wedding Unites Popular 'Young Couple. }'s 5 3 aN A very pretty double-ring wedding ceremony was performed in the Port Perry<United Church at three o'clock on Saturday afternoon, February 17th, 1945, when Thelma Marie, eldést daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Crosier, R.R. 4, Port Perry, -was united in marriage with Flying Officer Bruce F. Beare; R.C.A.F; Uplands, Ontario, son of Mrs. H, Fitchett, Port Perry. Rev. W. C. Smith officiated at the ceremony. Mrs. Marion Orde, Port Perry, . played the wedding music and during the signing of the register, Miss Rheta Willard, Oshawa, sang, 'Through the Years". - The brille, given in marriage by her father, wore a 'long gown of blush ivory satin with bouffant skirt of net. Her floor-length veil fell from a halo of satin and seed pearls. . She carried a white Testament, from which cascaded tiny pink flowers, and she wore a string of pearls, the gift of the groom. : ; 'The bride was attended by her two sisters, Miss Jean Crosier, Reg.N., of London; Ont, and Miss Donna Crosier, of Port, Perry. Both attendants were dressed alike in floor-length pink sheer gowns, with headdresses of pink flowers and shoulder-length veils. They carried bouquets of pink carnations and blue sweet peas, and each wore a string of pearls, presented to them by the groom. i Flying Officer Angus McCauley, R.C.A.F., Uplands, Ont. was grooms- man, and the ushers were Mr. George Channell, of Bloomfield, Ont., and Mr. Beverley Kent, of Port Perry. A reception was held at the Sebert House, Port Perry, Mrs. Crosier receiving the guests in -a black and turquoise ensemble with black acces- sories and corsage of roses, Assisting her was the groom's mother, Mus. Fitchett, gowned in dark mauve with purple accessories and corsage of roses, ; : Following the reception, the happy couple left on a trip to Toronto and Buffalo, the bride travelling in a pan wool dress, turquoisé coat and hat, black accessories and 'wearing an orchid corsage. L. A. C. Roy Whiteside Killed in Explosion. The following 18 the official report of the accident: L.A.C. Roy Whiteside, R.C.A.F., /JR186467), 116th Squadron, Sydney, Nova Scotia, while on duty was ac- cidentally killed with three other air- men, when the aircraft inside a hangar xploded causing a heavy concussion. ho dis body could not be reached in the Roy, who was well known fiery blaze which had followed the ex- plosion and so was not discovered until after the building was completely de-: stroyed and firemen could get in. Every indication shows he was in- stantly killed and so syffered no pain. (Witnessed by LAC Schwich, A, R.) by the Port Perry young people, lived with Mr. and Mrs. A, Jemison before the war. The bod as brought to Bethany for bu Turoral on Tuesday of this wee rial. Mr, Jemison attended the k. The sympathy of the com~ munity is extended to the bereaved. Loh Fron; Suh Ladin nat ay Port Perry Boy Scouts and Cubs have reason to be pleased with the success of their annual banquet. It was held in the Sun- day School Room of the United Church last Tuesday. evening. The W.M.S. did the catering with generous supplies of delightfully cooked food, to which the 160 banquetters did ample justice, "Dr. J. B. Lundy, Chairman of the Scout Advisory Conimittee, presided, Program and Toast List Chairman--Dr, J. B. Lundy. The King, by Dr. Lundy, God Save the King." ' Introducing M¥, Sulman, as Scout- master of the: Port Perry Troup, by Gordon Reesor, His Excellency, the Governor-Gen- eral; Chief Scout for Canada, proposed by Scoutmaster Sulman, Musical Number by Scout Orchestra, The Fathers, proposed by Bill Tay- lor, responded to by Eddie Michell, Musical Number. t 'Remarks by Reeve Letcher, The Armed Forces, in honour of our Scouts in the .Services, Proposed by Samuel Farmer, responded to by Rev, W. C. Smith, . One Minute Silence---To Scouts who have gone to higher service, Report of the Treasurer, W, Watson. Mr. Alex. Gilbert, Scoutmaster, of Blackstock, Musical Number by Orchestra, Introduction of the Guest Speaker, by Stanley Ploughman, 'Guest Speaker, David Kerr, District MAD DTD In all parts of Ontario, from Wind- sor to Ottawa, from Hamilton to Kirkland Lake, young musicians are hard at work practising for the Second Annual Music Festival sponsored by the five Kiwanis Clubs of Greater Toronto. From February 19th to March 3rd the youngsters will compete in Toronto for the scholarships, trophies, awards and certificates of merit that are being offered to aspir- ing vocalists and- instrumentalists in the hope of furthering musical appre- ciation and performance. More than 9,000 boys and girls will participate which represents twice last year's figure, according to Harold G. Browne, Chairman of the Publicity Committee, The 1,800 separate en- tries have been received from a much larger territory than last year too, he points out, insuring two most success- ful weeks. Eliminations will take place morning, afternoon and evening dur- winners is planned for March 9th in Massey Hall. Three prominent musi- cians have been named adjudicators. They ave J. Frederic Staton, Mus. Doe,. Chesterfield, England; Dr. 'Er- nesto Vieni, Principal, Halifax Con- servatory of Music; Max Pirani, Music Professor at the University of West- ern Ontario. They will award the "$3,350 in scholarships to competitors who show most promise of future success musi- cally. These scholarships are all in the form of tuition--no cash will be given --s0 that the award will be used for the purpose it was intended. More- over, a scholarship winner need not he a first prize winner. Cash prizes to- + Port Perry High ~ Port Perry Wi Linden competition. The Toronto singers. training is learning to love Congratulations to the --and Mrs. Rowe, Music Instructor In Class 77--Mixed Voice Choir--Collegiate--the contest was between the following choirs: 1 Vaughan Road Collegiate Choir, Toronto. 2 Port Perry High School. 3 Oakwood Collegiate Mixed Choir, Toronto. 4 The Malvern Collegiate Chorus, Toronto. The test pieces were-- Worship--Geoffrey Shaw. Port Perry won the contest. by a narrow margin over Vaughan Road Collegiate. winners in last year's . Port Perry had the regular School Choir. 'We thank and congratulate Mrs. Rowe upon her good work with a choir that under her inspiration and CA PORT PERRY STAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, 1945 talling $500 will be given only to choirs, and Kiwanis shields will be awarded to first prize winners in all choral, band and orchestra classes. Certificates will be given in all classes to those who place first, second and third. Besides encouraging musie appre- ciation, the Kiwanis hope that the practical help of the scholarships may aid same of the deserving young musi- cians to rise to greatness. They have still another aim too, Mr. Browne admits, pointing out that boys and girls with a' part-time hobby such as playing a musical isntrument are not likely to end up in the juvenile court. Competition is keenest in the piano section--from little Diane Smith, just turned five, who will play "Rob the Rooster", to entrants in the open con- certo class, But there-is no lack of entrants in the many instrumental and vocal classes. The Ottawa Choral Union _ Ensemble are entered in the Madrigal class and there are choral groups from other places in Ontario. Patrons and patronesses of the event include Hon. George Drew; Mayor R, H. Saunders of Toronto; Sir Ernest MacMillan; Cora B. Ahrens, President, Ontario Music Teachers' Association; Lady Eaton, Lady Kemp; Doctor Charles Peaker, Assistant Prin- cipal, Toronto Conservatory of Music; Edith Dymond, Associated Board of Royal Schools; Emily Taylor, Trinity College of Music; G. Roy Fenwick, Provincial Supervisor of music in schools; Eldon Brethour, Director of Music, Toronto public and secondary schools; Dr. J. P. IF, Williams, Chair- man, Toronto and suburban separate school board. School Students ns First Place Lea--Vaughan Williams. competitors had selected good music. Commissioner, Oshawa, Presentation of Badges by Mr, Kerr and Assistant Cubmaster, Bill Taylor. . Musical Number. } ) - Motion of Thanks to the Ladies of the Evening Auxiliary, by Mansell Gerrow. Foy The following Badges were pre- sented: Cubs First Star--Lloyd Balfour, Bill Gibson, Douglas Heayn, Gary Law- rence, Balfour (collectors); Peter Sulman (team players); Grant Michell (artist, homecraft, toymaker). Cub Proficiencey Badges -- Lloyd a Assistant Cub Instructor--@ordon Goode. Scout, 100 hours war service badge "--Bob Dowson, Bill Bell, Bruce Ger- row, Ted Griffen, Emerson MacMillan. NOTES On Friday, February 28rd, an open "Cub and Scout meeting will be held in the High School Auditorium at 8 p.m., when parents and friends are invited to come and see Scouting in action. The Scouts, Cubs and Girl Guides will meet in the United Church base- ment at 6.456 on Sunday evening, Feb, 26th. On Tudsday, February 18, the Com- munity Room of the Library was the scene of a gay and informal party, the occasion being the 26th birthday of the Scugog Chapter, Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire. It took the form of a Valentine Party with myr- iads of red candles and red hearts making the small tables and the room look very festive indeed -- a large beautifully decorated table was placed in the alcové of the west window and a buffet supper, par excellence, was served therefrom. The centre of the table was reserved for a huge birth- day cake covered with white frosting and twenty-fivé flaming red candles. After the first course and after some lusty community singing, led by Mrs. Bentley, our Regent Mrs, Christie spoke briefly with a few well-chosen © 1.0.D.E. BIRTHDAY PARTY words, made a wish for the Chapter, and blew out the candles on the cake. She then asked the charter members present to stand --we were eight, Mrs, George Jackson recalled to our minds the Organization meeting of twenty- five years ago, repeated the motto of our Chapter, "It matters not how long we live, but how" and mentioned that Mrs. Farmer was responsible for the name we carry, "Scugog". - Supper was then concluded, after D | CAMITOY mManssanmn i SAMUEL FARMER Editor and Publisher A To the Home Folks Away from Home. Two items stand out in this week's news. Bruce Beare and Thelma Cro- sier were married last Saturday. They are a lovely couple, and many friends gathered at the United Church to witness the wedding ceremony, Of course, there is not any need to intro- duce either of these young people, Flying Officer Bruce Beare is an in- structor in the R.C.A.F. at Uplands, Ontario, and Thelma Crosier has been instructing the pupils at the Yellow School for a considerable time. I know you will join mye in wishing them the best of health and happiness. Elsewhere in this issue you will find a full account of the wedding, The other event was the Father and Son Banquet held by the local Scouts and Cubs. It was a fine affair, well attended. The United Church W.A. put up a good meal, there was a suit- able toast list, and demonstrations. One toast, proposed by the Editor, and responded to by Rev, W. C. Smith, will be of particular interest to you, It was "To the Boy Scouts who were in the Army and have now entered High- er Service," The worth of the Boy Scout movement has been wonderfully demonstrated in the present World War, Alert minds, skilled hands, good Judgment, and the spirit of adventure are joined to a deep-lying determina- tion to uphold the principles of demo- cracy. These are the lads who under- take the wholly impossible. If there is to be military training in Canada after the war, it should - be largely along Boy Scout lines. These boys Letter to Those on ---- ee } i$ y i- ctive Service ---- Smo of | are taught to think for themselves-- '@ und that is essential. 5h @eorge Channell was in town last Saturday, attending the Beare-Crosijer wedding. He looks happy and pro- sperous. We are always glad to see * George. i Word has been received by Mr. and n Mrs. Colbear that their son, Gnr. Fred Colbear, has been wounded in action. No details were given, i * * L e The Annual Kiwanis Musical Festi- te val in Toronto, and Port Perry High School has added another to its list ; of honours. In the contest between | school choirs, our students, under the delightful leadership and training of Mrs. V. K. Rowe, took first place. Their competitors were selected choirs from three city schools. Our folk were ; singers from the entire Upper School, : --no special selection. ' * LJ » We need a special fuel commissariat | in Port Perry just now. We are burn- ing anything we can get to burn. It's a real case of "beggars can't be : choosers". Very few of our people =. | (including the coal dealers themselves) 3 have had the pleasure of burning that ® delightful anthracite coal. We burn VY wood, coke, pea coal, buckwheat coal, soft coal and steam coal--if we can get any of it, of any kind. If not, we '© look around for such accumulation of °° Junk as comes handy. That ought to al be a help at housecleaning time. 2 Yours truly, The Editor. [{ fn. the Committee for making the 25th birthday of the Scugog Chapter such a happy memory. Following are the members of the Executive for the year 1945-- Honorary Regent, Mrs. Powers; Hono- rary. Vice Regent, Mrs. Davis; Regent, Mrs. Christie; 1st Vice~Regent, Mrs. George Jackson; 2nd Vice Regent, Mrs. S. MacFarlane; Secretary, Mrs. Bent- ley; Corresponding Secrétary, Mrs, Harper; Treasurer, Mrs. Dymond; Echoes Secretary, Mrs, C. Beare; Edu- cational Secretary, Mrs, Woods; Stan- dard Bearer, Mrs. C. Cook; Council- lors, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Ingram, Mrs, Morrison, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Colbear., o> NOTICE The War Work Committee would like all unfinished work now out, com- pleted, and handed in, that it may be included in the February shipment. Myrtle Station The regular monthly business and social meeting of the Woman's Asso- ciation was held in the home of Mrs. James Cooper on Wednesday afternoon of last week with the usual good at- tendance of members and visitors. Mrs. Hudgin and Mrs, Duchemin con- ducted the devotional exercises. Roll call was a record, for every member was present to respond. The January Minutes were read and approved. An appeal for a donation to the new Fred Victor Home Fumd was read by the secretary and $6.00 was voted to be sent from the treasury. After some discussion it was decided to send boxes of good things to the eight boys of our neighborhood--including our pastor-- Capt. the Rev. D. G. Gault--who are overseas. ~ Mrs, Duchemin and Mrs. Linton agreed to pack them. The March meeting will be held in Mrs. H. Stacey's home and the program will be given over entirely to the study of missions. After the Mizpah benedic- tion a short program followed: Mrs. George Holliday played a piano solo; Mrs. Duchemin and Mrs. A. Downey gave readings and Mrs. C. Harrison sang a solo. A_couple of Valentine contests kept the ladies thinking and a geography guessing game really which a piano solo was given by Mrs. C. Smith and a reading by Mrs, Bent ley, both very much enjoyed. The, evening ended up.with a lucky num- ber draw (unlucky 13 winning) and a! contest--lovely prizes given for each - and the singing of the National An. them, A | The thanks of the members are due made us surprise ourselves that we knew of go very many places on the maps. An invitation to join the Asso- ciation was given the visitors and three accepted. The hostess and her daughter Mrs, Linton, served a de- licious lunch, Mrs, Repath of Lakefield who has been visiting with her sister Mra, R, A, Cox, for the past two weeks, left for = her home on Friday. Mrs. Cox ace companied her, returning on Saturday. 4 A number from this community at- R tended the Oddfellows' "At Home" held in the township hall in Brooklin, on Friday evening. 55 Mrs. L. Hill of Orillia, arrived on 53 Saturday evening and is visiting her 8 sister Mrs. R. Long, She will call on B81 other relatives here and at Raglan be- 00 . fore returning home. Mr. and Mrs. W. Lymer of Maple #1 Grove, were Sunday visitors with Mrs, Harold Stredwick and Mra, W. Draper. 50 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Briggs and 29 baby daughter were guests of the lat- 86 ter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. Pearce, 00 at their home near Agincourt. Mr. and Mrs, Elwood Masters were | guests of Elwood's parents at their 7 home in Oshawa on Sunday, 3 Mr. Jack Neville and Miss Audrey gq Hinton, of Toronto, were callers on Sunday at the T. Carey home, Mr. Robert Armstrong of Toronto, formerly of this neighborhood, and 05 Mr. Albert Blatch, of Oshawa, called at the Clarence Harrison home on Sun- 41 day. Bob told them that Wallace, who is overseas, married a Scottish girl by about a year ago. She arrived recent- ly with a group of war brides and is x getting acquainted with her Canadian relatives, Dor'thy had a Collie pup that loves to bark and play; and everywhere that Dor'thy goes, that puppy likes to go. He wandered. down to school one day (last week) which is against the rule --but unlike Mary's lamb that lingered ¢nt about until she appeared, the teacher 8% thought it best for Dorothy to take the pup home, rla' A ores ig 84 HIGH SCHOOL NOTES 'of Last Friday night, two basketball 1 games were held at the school, 10 The junior girls defeated the senior rs girls by a score of 16 to 6, The boys' 4, game, between the "Hawks" and "Leafs", two senior teams, ended in a 08, tie. After six minutes of overtime, the game was still tied. The final pra. Beore was 28.28, eh On Monday night, a choir composed jas of pupils from Grades X to XIII and ig led by Mrs. Rowe, went to Toronto to met compete in the Kiwanis Music Festi. ck val being held this week. Their class | sang in Eaton's Auditorium and was * composed of choirs from Vaughan Road Collegiate, Port Perry High | School, Oakwood Collegiate and Mal- varn Collegiate. The shield was won | by Port Perry High School,