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ep * ter on Sunday afternoon was well - 0 King of a", followed by prayer "b Rev. BE, B. LI "a grand talk on the Victory and the ITS TIME T0 BE GLAD Germany has collapsed. It is as if we had been in a tug-of-war, with life itself as the prize. Now suddenly, the line seems loose In our "hands. We must brace ourselves lest the pent up force of our own power send us plunging backward into disorder. Joy is natural to us at glad wisely. Much remains to be done. Much sacrifice must yet be endured if we are to establish on this world which is, and has been, ' Thankful we should be. Proud we may well be of the courageous fidelity of our fighting men and the women who have backed them up; and of the proven quality of our technical minds and industrial workers. Lef us face the future with confident detfer- mination that Canada's new war-developed abilities shall be applied to assure better living for all our people. As Hydro has expanded to power the mighty war Industries of Ontario, so in building for peace your Hydro stands ready to do its full part in providing a dependable low-cost electrical service to homes, industries and farms. WAR this time; but let us be that peace and order our real goal. "THE HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ON MANCHESTER The Mother's Day and National Prayer Day service held at Manches- attended. Mr, James Young and John Johnson took charge of the joint Sun- day School and Church service, Mr] Moore sang a solo. Church service will be held at 11.156 g8.m, beginning next Sunday. Sunday' School will be at 10 a.m. We are glad to hear that Mrs, S. Johnson is recovering from her recent ess, Mrs, Miller from Manito! is visit- ing her mother, Mrs. S. Johnson in -Manchester. Mrs, .G. Porter has returned to Detroit after her recent visit with her mother, Mrs. J. Innes. We welcome Mr, and Mrs. Reesor _and family to Manchester. Glad to hear that Mr, G. H, Roberts is improving in heatlh, We wish him a Speedy recovery. : . Vyrtle Crosier visited his pa- "rents Mr. and Mrs. W. Crosier last 'Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. Samells and family were also guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Crosier on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Stan Nottingham and Shildren, of Myrtle, visited Mr, and| , E. Bryant on Mother's Day. Miss Glad 8 Cumming, of Toronto, and My. Jack Cumming, of Uxbridge, vigited their mother on Sunday. hers ] Day Visors 84 fhe pnb of Mrs, p were: Mr. a a. E. W. Berrill and children, of Bow- manville; Mr, and Mrs. Percy Walters and daughter, of Oshawa; Mr, and Mrs, Jim Tripp, of Shirley; Mr, and Mrs. Jim Latimor, of Raglan, Tripp and Mrs. McKee attend- ed the funeral of Mrs. Tripp's aunt, Mrs, Luke, of Raglan, on Saturday. SCUGOG All are invited to the services and Sunday School next Sunday at the re r hours, ebday was a grand day for the W.A, meeting which was held in the Town Hall, and it being V-E Day, the rogram was based on Victory, The Brat hymn was 523, "O God of love, Cooke, The 46th Psalm "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" was read by Mrs, David Hope, Mrs. E. Fines sang a solo "I had a little talk with the "with Mrs, George Samells at the piano. Mrs, Orr Jeffrey conducted a tricky contest which was ery amusing, v. Mr, Cooke gave great part England had in it by doing > Mr. and Mrs, Bruce Snelgrove, of the right thing by protecting the weak, Mrs, G, Samells led a V-E con- test by giving each a part to Fead of the countrigs invaded by Hitler, Mrs, Samells gave a very interesting. talk | on the great V-I& Day, Mrs. J.! Ploughman, of Port Perry, who was our President for many eyars, was invited to take part in the program, which she did by giving a little talk on V-E Day and many pleasing things about our W.A. meetings. "Rule Bri- tannia" was sung by Mrs. Fines, with all joining in the chorus, The meeting was then dismissed by Rev. E, B.{ Cooke. It was decided to get another box of Palmolive products for the next meeting. Mrs, E, Fines and Mrs. Orr Jeffrey will prepare the program for -the next meeting, Supper was then served to a large attendance and was much enjoyed. The visitors we.e Mr. and Mrs. E. Lee, Kinsale, and his brother and wife from Saskatchewan; Mrs. J. Ploughman and Mrs, N. Aldred and Norman and Kay with her chum,' from Port Perry. The supper was prepared by Mrs. F. Crozier, Mrs, W. Jeffrey, Mrs. Perce Jeffrey, Mrs. R.: Pogue and Mrs, J. Dowson. Proceeds | $20.10, : Mrs. H, Midgley and children, Tom- .my and Patsy, visited her sister, Mrs. T. Risebrough, at Glen Major, for the I week-end, and attended the Mother's Day service, Mr. and Mrs, C. Seymour and their daughter Mrs. Scott and her little girls of Toronto, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, C. Reader. Mrs. Masterson, of Toronto, is spending a couple of weeks with Mr, and Mrs, D, Crozier, 3 Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Laing, of Belle- ville, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. R. Hood. Mrs. Wm, Jackson, of Port Perry, and Miss P, Wite, visited her daughter Mrs, Murray McLaren, recently, Mother's Day and Thanksgiving service was held in the Head Church, on Sunday afternoon, Mr, John Reader and Mr. Ralph Milner, assisted Rev. E, B. Cooke with the program, Mr, Cooke gave a special sermon, and a number of girls sang "Mother" ac- companied by Mrs, S. Rodman on the piano, and Mr. Harold Burton on the trombone. Mrs. 8S. Rodman sang "You're a Wonderful Mother" with Mrs. Redman at the piano, The township hall was well filled on Friday evening when the young people gave a special program, of a couple of one act plays, "Uncle George Pops In" and, "Squaring It With the Boss" They were quite humorous and enjoy- ed by all. Rev. E. B. Cooke made a splendid chairman, Prince Albert, assisted with Bruce singing "Asleep in the Deep" with Mrs. Snelgrove at the piano. Proceeds amounted to $35.00. Several of the boys overseas have received cigarettes sent. by the Red Cross, ) Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Reader visited her sister, Mrs. W. Gerrow, in Reach, recently. Miss Lucille Mark, and Miss Audrey Graham, of Port Perry, spent the week end with the former's aunt, Mrs, Mur- ray McLaren, Little Irene Ptolmey and brother Billie, of Port Perry, visited their grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. Alf, Pren- tice, last week. Mr. and Mrs. George Samells, Jean and Donna, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Crosier, at Manchester, on Sunday, Mrs, Pearson, of Oshawa, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Redman. Mr. and Mrs. E. Reader and family spent Sunday at Barrie, Mrs, C. Ross and Karen, of Picker- ing, spent a few days with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, C. L. Fralick, Mr. and, Mrs, Louis Pearce and Mary Lou, visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark, in Mariposa, on Sunday, Shirley Heayn and Donald Collins, of the Head School, tried their en- trance exams on Monday. We hope to sec a good report, - Myrtle Station On Sunday afternoon Mr. S. Say- well conducted a most impressive ser- vice of Remembrance and Thanks- giving. The names of the boys from this district who are in uniform, both overseas and in Canada, were read and a moment of reverent silence was ob- geryed in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice. Mrs, E, Baker and Mrs. Luery sang an appropriate duet. The hymns chosen were all lovely arrangements for such an occa- sion as this was, : Next Sunday the Mothei's Day pro- grant will be carried through and the story will be told by Eileen Brown. The service will be at the regular hour of 2 p.m, and in charge of Mr, Say- well, pe Miss Audrey Grant who has been attending = Winchester High School since September last has completed this term's work and arrived home last week- She expects to take up some kind of farm work for the summer. The Bradley girls, Lorraine, of Toronto, Joyce (Mrs. Leonard Dalby), and Gladys, of Oshawa, were home for Mother's Day. gon PUEE ¥ Sdn as * ERLE BS Here are some of the practical Liberal government has taken farmers' shoulders. farm equipment. Saved apple industry hy agreements. cnt aw hogs. found, . under farm products. Credits Insurance out post-war period. 10 Appointed Agricultural security to farmers' incomes. BE | ing Act. organizations in every Canada. Federal Liberal Action for Agriculture 1 Guarantees of minimum prices for farm products. Trade agreements with 20 countries. Debt cancellation took $225 millions debt off Took import duty and war exchange tax off Premiums paid on high grade cheese and grade A and B1 Wheat Acreage Reduction "and Prairie Farm Income pay- ments made in 1941 to tide far- mers over until market for wheat special marketing ooo | 1a RISING FARM INCOME 1760 CASH INCOME FROM THE SALES OF FARM PRODUCTS 1600 SHOWN IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS 1500 8 Export contracts, operative until 1947, act as floor prices 9 The above, with the Export Act, will maintain farm incomes through- (August 1944) Prices Support Board to guarantee for post-war To enable farmers to improve their working and living con- ditions, your Liberal Government has provided for intermediate and short term credits by amending the Bank Act and passing the Farm Improvement Loans Act, and further, has arranged that those wishing to build new homes or repair, extend or renovate their present homes can borrow the money under the National Hous. 12 Inaugurated annual farm pro- duction programmes through co-operation between the Depart- ment of Agriculture and farmers' part of : ' 4 JX ly \ a oa 4 od ; PYAR 3s 1 $3 nation's most stops which your for your benefit: (left). ¥ Under Liberal Covernment, Farm Incomes Rose Steadily NE out of every three men working in Canada is on the farm. Agriculwure is the important industry, Since 1935, your Liberal Government has kept farming at the top of its list for action. Look ac the panel Although 237 fewer men have been available for farm work than 407%,--a- "for victory! , production has increased more J splendid record of achievement Even before the war, by#sccuring foreign mar- kets, taking off surpluses and stimulating home Cash income from the sale of farm products (millions of dollars) KEEP IT UP! consumption, your Liberal Government assisted in raising total farm income by 45 7. During the war, the farmer for the first time was put in the sound position of knowing exactly how he stood financially. He was protected againsc increases in his costs of production and guaranteed a market ac fixed prices for a specified volume of produce. In 1939 farm income was $772,- 000,000; in 1944itwas$1,817,- 000,000, an increase of over a billion ! After the war, your Liberal Government has arranged to keep farm incomes up hy floor prices on farm and fish prod- ucts, and by foreign trade... to improve farm living condi- tions by Family Allowances, National Housing Plan, Farm Improvement Loans Act, and social and to secure agriculture's future by conservation of soil and other natural resources together with farsighted projects: for irriga- tion, road and other improve other measures... ments as soon as manpower and materials are available. When you vote Liberal you act for your own and your fam- ily's continued welfare. | BUILD A MEW Social ORDER VOTE LIBERAL PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL LIBERAL COMMITTEE Election June 11 ~ W. E. N. Sinclair, Liberal Candidate, Ontario Riding Jim and Mrs, Edgar (Dorothy Hall) of Toronto, were with the D. Luerys on Sunday. Jim, whose hobby is photography, has had one of his pic- tures accepted and hung in the Cana- dian International Color Slide Salon of Photography, sponsored by the To- ronto. Camera Club. -The exhibition was held in the galleries of the On- tario College of Art, May 4th-13th. Mrs. E. Baker, of IFenelon Falls was a week-end guest of her brother and his wife, Jim and Mrs. Cooper. Mrs. R. A. Cox was a visitor in To- | ronto on Monday this week. | Mr. Jay Bedford, his daughter, Miss Marian, his son Bernard and Mrs. Bedford and little Bonnie of Toronto; Mrs. Fred O'Boyle, Mr. and Mrs, Jay O'Boyle and Freddie and Miss Mec- Namara, of Oshawa; Mrs. W, Gardner,' Sr, of Ashburn, were all visitors with Miss L. O'Boyle, during the past week. | A C.P.R. paint gang was here for a' few days recently improving the ap- pearance of the station building inside and outside, yf Pte. Betty Kirkham, C,W.A.C,, of Barriefield, was home over the week- end, . Sale bills are out for the Holliday sale of sheep and implements, on May 22nd. ' Mr. and Mrs. Russell Radburn, Marilyn and Brent; Paul and Jean Taylor and Miss livelyn Parker, all of Toronto, were Sunday guests of Norman and Mrs. Hughson, Mother's 'Day was the occasion for members of the W. J. Cook family to call and bring greetings to their mother, Not only greetings but many nice practical gifts were showered on, Mrs. Cook. Mr, Jack Neville and Miss Audrey Hinton, of Toronto, were visitors on Sunday at the home of Audrey's grandmother, Mrs, T. Carey and Mr. Carey. Mrs. Harold Stredwick and her mother, Mrs. Francis Briggs were visitors in Toronto on Tuesday. Mrs. Sharid, of Toronto, is visiting this week with her sister, Mrs, John Leask. GREENBANK The Red Cross shipment on May! Tth was: 9 quilts, 456 prs. men's socks, 10 prs. boys' socks, O prs. men's gloves, db prs, ladies' gloves, 6 boys' sweaters, b ladies' pullovers, b men's scarves, The monthly meeting of the W.M.S, was held on Tuesday afternoon of last week in the Church, At the close of the regular meeting a Thanks- giving service for Victory was held. There was a large attendance at the Mother's Day service on Sunday morning. Mrs, Bushby is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Davidson, in Scott, Mr. and Mrs, Hughes, of Toronto, visited relatives here on Sunday. Mr. T. Sharp and Mrs. W, Phoenix in Toronto on Sunday, i Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lee, Mrs, Tyson Lee in Toronto on Monday visiting Mr, Ronald Lee in the East General Hos- pital, who is recovering after his serious accident at Kitchener a month ago. ' Mrs. Dyson, of Toronto, visiting friends here. L.A.C, Elmer Lee, R.C.AF.,, Char- lottetown, P.I.I, visited his parents here recently, Anniversary services of the: United Church Sunday School will be held next Sunday morning and evening. The guest speaker will be Rev, 8S. | - s t Vanderburgh, M.A., B.D., of Oakwood. . Special music by the children at the morning service, i > A gpecial V-I5 Day service was held at Burns' Church on Tuesday, May 8th, at 8 p.m. with Rev. J, A. MacMillan in' charge. Mother's Day was observed in the Sunday School when the programme published by the Presbyterian Publi- cations was followed, the theme being "The Light of the World". During | the service the children sang two numbers, "The Bird's Nest", and "One Door and Only One". Mrs. Herbert Ashton gave an interesting talk, choosing for her subject, "Jesus, the Light of the World", Mr. G. W. West also - spoke to the children about "Mother". There was a good attendance at the regular church service, The chil- dren's choir sang "Mother's Bible", Miss Glenys Stephen, of Scugog "Island, spent the -week-end at the home of her parents. Miss Florence Doble, of Toronto, | Sgt, James Doble, of Hamilton, spent the week-end at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Doble. Mis, Earl Beadle and son Murray spent Sunday at the home of her mother, Mrs. H. Philp, Manilla, Miss Vera Leach spent the week- end at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Gor- don English, of Woodville. . Mr. and Mrs, Frank Mitchell and gon John spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. G. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Purdy and { Mrs, L. Graham, of Toronto, visited fat the home of Miss A. Dowson on Thursday night. | | | the Uhited Nations. . by ' of Ah ¥, fA i Arar 5 HE si ldod dat Lal Adak 24 daughter Helen spent the week-end at the home of Mr, and Mrs. John Hamill, of Manilla. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Doble attended the Robinson-Stevens wedding in Tor- onto last Wednesday evening. A number fyem this vicinity attend- ed the "Rodeo" in Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Routley and ~ - oe-- - STREET DANCE AT PORT PERRY Huge Bonfire at the Lake Marks V-E , Day Celebration V-E Day in Port Perry was quiet, Following the surrender news, the business places got out their flags and then closed their doors till Wednesday. Tuesday evening the town council organized a.street dance in spite of the unusually cold weather, as well us a huge bonfire at the lake front. Bob Dowson's orchestra, a talented local" sextette, furnished the music, a service greatly appreciated by the citizens, Thanksgiving Services Port Perry's services of thanks- giving were held on Monday evening, in the United Church, St. John's Pres- byteriun Church and the Church of the Ascension, Anglican, All were crowded with reverent and quietly rejoicing worshippers, and the services were conducted by the re- spective ministers: Rev, W. C. Smith, Rev. J. A. MacMillan, and Mr. E. G. Lruton. The United Church was favoured by the presence of the Chairman of the Oshawa Presbytery of the United Church of Canada, Mr. Samuel Far- mer, who has the unusual distinction as a layman of being chosen to pre- side over this church court, # Mr, Farmer, in the course of a brief address, worthy of a wider audience, threw out, in the hour of rejoicing and devout thankfulness, a clarion call to rededication to the cause of the welfare of the returning service men and women, together with generosity and justice for all. As he put it complete and final victory for right, justice, liberty and honorable freedom would come, not when the Pacific war ends; but only when, as a Canadian people, inspired by the Christian spirit, we shall have achieved the full- ness of the four freedoms at home, and have done our share towards a similar ideal abroad. He said we must have a united and unselfish effort by individuals, if we can look for similar unity even among In a striking phrase, he concluded: "To have a new world, we must have new people." Full choirs at all three churches led the services of praise. The organists and choir leaders were Mrs. Marion Orde, United; Miss Helen Willard, Presbyterian; Mrs, Florence McClin- tock, Anglican, Blood Donor Clinic The local Blood Donor Clinic will be held in the usual place, Port Perry: High School, on Friday evéning, June- Ist. Please keep this date in mind and be on hand to do your share to carry on this wonderful project. Although we all join in the wonder- ful celebrating and rejoicing over our recent Vietory in Europe, we must still remember and keep in mind that the donations of blood must sti]l be kept going to supply the life-giving plasma for our boys over there and over here. The need will still be great for some time to come and we' are looking forward to an outstanding attendance at our next clinie, Let us show our patriotism and loyalty by supplying this demand. We will appreciate any new volun- teers attending who haven't been able to do so before. Notices will be mailed to other donors. We urgently ask you all to do your best to be on hand with your donation. THIS BLOOD IS STILL ESSENTIAL whether peace is here or not, Our wounded need this help and we ask you not to fail them in this small way--they certainly have not failed us in any way---and the least we can do is to try and follow their faithful- ness, We thank God for His help and guidance in this recent victory and pray that His help and guidance will still be with us in the coming conflict in the Bast, We gratefully financial support fray expenses.-- Previously acknowledged $269.21 CCF NOTES PREMIER acknowledge the received to help de- TOMMY DOUGLAS speak at a meeting in the, GENOSHA HOTEL, OSHAWA, on THURSDAY, MAY 24th, at 8 Douglas will of Saskatchewan, will p.m. Mr. speak in Ontario only three times-- Oshawa, Toronto, and Brantford, A CCF meeting will be held in the TOWN HALL, PORT PERRY, on Tuesday, May 22nd. The speaker will be Mrs. Eva Pfirfer, of Saskat- pA chewan. ar & s Zi Zi A iH IR the real celebration occurring Monday. « oe i "ay EN Nn a x - -~