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Er 8 | Le SIA £2 1 (8 3 | i i he f i a Toa FT. EF ~ ~ - 1 ' * opportunities a successful ministry, AA "EDITORIAL PORT F PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONT; THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1947 SIGNS veri PEACE Wher 'the smaller nations, such as Egypt, de- mand independence from the control of the larger nations, they must be taking it no great war will make sary, © It will be a really forward step when nations, great and small carry on business of government. and trade. without interference. 'need much education and greater knowledge of world conditions than is usual, It is one thing for ejther persons or nations to gain independence. It is quite for granted that otection for them neces- r 4 many peoples, who' still wonder if the' taking of / office will essentially change the character of the men who will be in control. . ; i gt Bl RN AN INFORMING ADDRESS But they will often. Hon. Gorden Conant did something last -Wed- nesday evening which should be done much more He discussed three important public mat- ters without bias, giving the facts. of the cases another thing to be able to use that freedom of action to the great- & est advantage. " The fact is that a sall nation, unprotected, will be subject to exploitation of shrewd. traders who care.for nothing except to gain complete con- trol of tha nation's resources. * * & WHAT IS TO BE THE OUTCOME? Britain is taking over transportation. Bill proposes the nationalization of all railways, canal, and most long distance road haulage under- takings, and the control of all other inland trans- pert, including trade harbours. The National Health Bill gives plete medical, dental, and hospital service. same Act was brought into force for England and Wales last November, - "The Exchange Control Bill movements so that the countr y may have encugh - foreign pxchange to make sterling freely con- vertible for all cur rent transactions as undertaken in. the Anglo-American financial agreement. All this adds up 'to the idea that the Govern- \" ment is supposed to have better business capacity and nobler moral principles than private business , enterprise has been showing of recent' years. It is a tremendous experiment that calls for" without comment expressive of personal opinion. The subjects were: Immigration; Both each of LY The ployment. Appeals to the Privy Council; Dominion-Provincial Conference. ides - of the controversy were given in hese matters, . there is the labor contention that increased im- . migration. would nrean increased unemployment. This"is countered by the claim that a larger pop- . ulation would develop the resources of the country, give a larger domestic market, and fuller em- Regarding immigration, Appeals -to the Privy Council are looked upon by- seme as beneath the dignity of independent - to Scotland com- The nation, while others contend that while the Can- -adian constitution is based on British' procedure, it is essential that all matters pertaining to the constitution should be referred to the Privy Coun- controls capital cil, In the Dominion-Provineial "Conferences, 'the discussion is based on the fact that taxation is the foundation of authority for government. -- minion now facgd thirty billion dollars, can tax in any manner, Provinces can only impose direct taxes. posal is made for the removal of Provincial taxing powers and substitution made by asfixed sum paid This procedure would place the matter under discussion outside the heat of Canadian politics. The Do- with obligations of almost' A pro- high sense of honour. The outcome is being. watched carefully by a ~ public servic of great business TEPaeIY and a by the Dominion promise, Government in lieu of such taxes. 'It is evident that both sides will have to com- INDUCTION 'REV, JOHN RIDDELL INDUCTED AS MINISTER OF PORT PERRY AND ASHBURN PRESBYTERIAN - CHURCHES The storm delayed induction of Rev. John Riddell of Port Perry and Ash-. burn Presbyterian Churches was con- ducted on Friday evening, January 24. - Considering the, conditions of the roads and the weather, there 'was a 'repre- sentative attendance from both churches and the Lindsaty Presbytery. Rev. L. Shein, Ph.D., of Leaskdale, eonducted the worship service and preached the sermon. He took for his text--"For 14 am determined not to know anything among you save Jesus Christ, and Him erudified"--I Cor, 2:2; This "Good News", the speaker de- clared must be the foundation of, all preaching, because 'it told of the " sacrifice that showed the way of spiritual life, The induction ceremony. was -car- ried out by Rev, R. C. McDermid, In- terim Moderator of Uxbridge. He also addressed thé congregation stressing the need of loyal support of the minister, and a realization of the "presented to the churches for Christian service in their communities, His address was simple and direct setting forth the duties of the congregation. Rev. M: C. Young, of Beaverton, ad- dressed the minister, setting forth those services which the congregation might expect from him--clear teach- - ing, sympathetic and helpful visitation, "and constructive leadership. v Rev. John Riddell spoke briefly cox- _pressing appreciation for the kindly reception accorded to him and his fam- ily-in both Port Perry and Ashburn. He felt sure that the Christian work would be successful with the co-opera- tive effort of minister and people, The" ladies had 'prepared light re- freshments, and a happy social half hour was spent at the conclusion of the induction services. Rev. Mr. Riddell and family have al- ~ready found places in the Port Perry community, and have been well re- ceived hare, The citizens Join in-good wishes for and happy social relations, - MANCHESTER Manchester W, A. will: meet at the home of Mrs, W. C. Sonley on Thurs- day, February 6th at 2.30 p.m, All ladies sre cordially invited. to attend, TTL Ht - Port Hope -- Busi iness Men's Supper ° Meeting - Some seventy-five of the business men of Port Perry and their guests crowded the diningroom of the Sebert House, where a good dinner was pleas- antly served in spite of the large number present. Two features 6f the mesating (con- ducted by Chairman Mansell Gerrow) need special mention. The first was the presentation to four former mem- bers of the Fire Brigade, who had re- cently resigned because the years do £reep on. They were Wm. Cook, Weston Cawker, Ted Brookes, and Chas. Bowerman, Reeve Reesor spoke appreciatively of thé' good.work done by these men, kindly words that were supported in a brief talk by Mr. R. 'B. Smallman, The presentation was in the form of a cash donation. Each of the men thanked the town for this recognition of their services. Mr. Cook had served on the Brigade for over 60 years, and Wes Caviar for forty years, : "Reeve Reesor next introduced - the matter of Port Perry's water supply, and asked the advice of the business men as to the advisability of continu- ing the-drilling for drinking water, Mr. Harper thought that this-mat- ter could be better discussed at a meeting called for that special pur- pose, if that meeting was considered necessary. So the matter rested there. wii * Another "matter introduced by the Reeve was the idea of 'celebrating the T6th anniversary of the incorporation of Port Perry by a three days enter- tainment and recognition of the fact. A resolution was passed endorsing the idéa, and setting the Civic Holiday and two preceeding days as the dates. Two grants were made by the Asso- ciation--oné of $100 to the Port Perry Band and- the other of $60 to the local Hockey Club, Mr. 'Gordon * Reesor spoke for the Band and Mr. Bottrell for the Hockey Club. ' Coase 8 Next followed the introduction of thé 'guest speaker and his friend Mr. Tom Wilson. This was done in hap- py fashion by Mr. Letcher, who told of his difficulties and, final success in this matter--a very pleasing success, py the way. . "Mr. Wilson who is business manager of 'the Times-Gazette of Oshawa, spoke appreciatively of the good spirit i at the meeting--a writ that VS. | - had been evident 10 him in his ae- quaintances with Port Perry people. It was a real pleasure to come here at any-time, Hon. Gordon Conant, Master of the Supreme Court of Ontario, was then introduced by Mr. Letcher, who told of Mr. Conant's. many public seryices, referring PARE ery to his soul At fices-in- secu ed-reads--in--amtl out of Port ey Mr. Conant spoke on three matters very much in the public mind at 'the present time. : Immigration; Appeals to the Privy Coun Dominion-Provincial Conferecnes. His address dealt with the facts in each case, carefully avoiding the ex- pression of personal opinion. In regard to immigration, organized labor had taken the stand that the in- flux of more population would increase unemployment. Supporters of im- migration, on the other hand, con- tended that more people. would make fuller development of natural re- sources, better markets at home and abroad, and consequently greater em- ployment. They would also bear a share of the Canadian war debt, which is now nearly. thirty billion dollars, In stipport of the latter idea, it was pointed out that we have less than4 persons to the square mile, while Bel- gium-has '400 and Britain 200 to the square mile, This condition cannot continue, particularly as Canada is one of the wealthiest countries in the world in the matter of natural re- sources. Appeals to the Privy Council, are Hooked upon as beneath the dignity of a free people, by the opponents to Appeal. Others maintain that in ally' constitutional matters it is most lat- ural to appeal to. the Privy Council as the Government derives its author: ity from: British parliamentary law, They also stress the value of this re- maining link with the Mother Country, In the discussion re Dominion-Pro- vincial Conferences, it was evident that, on the part of both the 'Dominion and the Provinces. Taxation is the basis of government and if the Provinces are robbed of the taxing power, the governing. power would be lessenad. On the other hand, the Dominion Government has had immense obliga- tion thrust upon it by war and public welfare, and must secure money for payment front soma source. The Dominion ¢an impose taxes in impose direct taxation, The unity of Canada is retarded when Provincial sovereignty is stidsnel too largely. % RN FE 11946, totalling $1621.10. Tunis, ¢ i + His Excellency, Field Marshall, the Rt. Hon, Viscount Alexander of governor general of Canada, is seen in the robes of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, of which he is Grand Prior in Canada. Excellency is patron of - NE Dominion-wide campaign which" begins February 2 and ends February 22, for $1,000,000 to fur ther St. John Ambulance work throughout Canada. His ., --photo by Karsh" - Annual Owing to the illness' of President the Port Perry, Reach amd Scugog Agricultyral "Society, on Monday afternoon, was conducted by Vice- President "Arniour McMillan. ~The meeting, "while not largely - attended, gave evidence of very practical inter- est in the success of the Fair. The Finahcial Statement, by Secretary-Treasurer, R. and audited by Messrs. R. J. Harper and Geo." R. Davey, showed that the Society is in good financial condition. The total receipts for 1946 $6,166.35, and the tetal expenditures $4,188.67, leaving a balance on hand of $977.78. The balance on hand at the, beginning of the year was $493.84. Gate- receipts were higher than in Grants from all sources totalled $1135.00, while donations and advértisements amount- ed to $267.00, grandstand $190.00, concessions and hooths $259.50, games $159.00, etry fees $202.00. D. Waon, 1 $1,934.00 was paid in prizes, $114.00 for judges and similar expenses, $702.00 for horse races, entertainment and such expenses, $572.00 for im- provements and work about the grounds, advertising, ete. $222.51, In the correspondence a letter was read from Dorman Corbman, suggest- ing that all entertainment be held at the Fair Grounds on Fair Day, with program, including fireworks in front on grandstand, and dance in the 4x- . Ribition building: The letter was re- ferred .to the directors for their con- sideration. In the report. by Secretary Woon re- garding the District meeting at Beav- erton, it was noted that President Fred Christie was hiade Vice-President of that organization. Several matters came up for diseus- sion. both the horses and swine would have to be increased. Perhaps one or more clasess would have to be added for horses. 3 Portable' or permanent hog peng were discussed, with opinion veering to the permanent kin Some of the ladies ath that the inside; ] there would have to be compromises | any form; but the Provinces can only. Ithe audience. Ri exhibition building should be decorated but it was pointed out by the secretary that the foundations of the building required first attention, The Pregident and Secretary, also Mrs. C. Howésam, and Mrs. Lawson Honey, weré appointed delegates to the Fairs Convention to be held in To-' ronto, February 13th, The Directors, as of 1946, were re- They in turn held open meet- PORT elected, ing, and elected: Quite evidently thare must be com- the' Westmount Public School "A" ing "high school students from the vil- promises on both the Dominion and team 8-3 on Thursday night at. the lage of Ajax. \ | Port Perry arena, in a close-checking "A vote of thanks to Mr. Conant and game 'that produced plenty of lively canse the property is owned by the Provincial demands. Mr, Wilson was moved by Mr, Farmer,' seconded by Rev. Clifford Stith; a vote receiving heartiest 1 Fred Christie, the e annual _meeting of _ prepared. 'were - It was thought that 'prizes for - Port Perry Fair Board Meeti President--Fred Christie - 1st Vice-Pres.--Armour McMillan 2nd Vice-Pres.--Leslie Smith See.-Th anne Woon. Mr. B. L. McLean, business manager of Lindsay Fair,, was guest speaker. He spoke in graphic fashion of the work of Fairs Associations throughout the Province of Ontario, pointing out that all had made improvements to their property, and forty-two erected new buildings." These have been prosperous days, and with the absence of the Toronto Fair, the going had been comparative- ly easy for the smaller Fairs. Now the competition will be renewed and the smaller Fairs will have to look to their laurels. Money will have to bre spent; but the spending must ap- peal to the popular imagination. Courage and good sportsmanship will be required. But the spending will be Justified. He had amply proved this in connection with Lindsay Fair. "If you give the people what they want, they will pay for it and like it." Referring to the fact that Port Perry Fair is to be held on Labor Day, he thought the action wise. Labor Day is for City people. No sensible farm- er within Port Perry radius would go to Toronto Fair that day to be trampled on; but the home attractions must be made as strong as possible. - Mr. W. J, Hussey, a former presi- dent of Lindsay Fair, spoke briefly. had AE - Bus Line Changes ._ DENURE BUS LINE WILL CON- TINUE THE PORT PERRY TO OSHAWA ROUTE _ While changes have been made by the DeNure Bus Line, the Port Perry to Oshawa route will be continued as usual under the ownership and man- agement of Mr, Fred DeNure, al- though three lines run by members of the DeNure family have been secured by the Colonial Coach Lines, Ltd.. It is expected that Colonial Coach. Lines will take over the Port Perry to Peterboro Route, together with the Peterboro-Lindsay, Peterboro- ~Tweead, and Peterhorq- Trenton Toutes on Feb. 1st. ; All bug lines operating out of Port "Perry will now make their regular stops at the White Kitchen Restaurant. - HOCKEY PERRY PUBLIC SCHOOL TIES WESTMOUNT "A'S" Port Perry Public School boys tied action, even if goals were scarce. Alan Lawrence, of Westmount and Soppost from | goalie Pat Hayes of Port Perry wera that a special committee be Th the individual stars of their 'teams. "| section of. the t ) / " SAMUEL FARMER Editor and Publisher This is the first game of the Eastern Public School Hockey League, being sponsored and syper- vised by the Men Teachers' Federation of South Ontario County, PORT PERRY--goal, defense, J, Rae and tre, Fred DeNure; wings, R, I. Jeffrey and B, Raines, WESTMOUNT HAT -- ' goal, S. Lakin; defense, Ry Myle s and D. Gan- gemi; cintre, A. Lawrence; wings, B. Doss and T. Northcott; alts." M. Hep burn; F. Brooks, R. Lakin," D. Doyle, BE. Reyner, M. Bemis. - Pat. Hayes; A. Warriner; cen: Gibson, PS County Council Graft Rumours County Discouraged by Council . (Times-Gazette) Reeve F. Reesor of Port Perry inform- ed Council that the "had been approached by. a citizen, former member of the Sunty Council, ! who asked to see the records for a | N . . ~ (Perry under the direction of , Road Superintendent D. J. Kean. My. "Reesor said that the citizen had clari- fied his request by wanted to see how made. on the project. saying that .he much graft was. Mr,' Reesoy said that this was an impossible statement and wanted . it understood that the payment made to Mr. Kean was well within reason, He added that one man spreading rumors like this could cause a lot of trouble. He suggested that the County Clerk read the by-law authorizing the Coun- Ly Engineeer_for work done for. anuni- Hipoljos. Warden Harding stated that this certainly should he done and ealled the by-law to_the attention of the press, saying that he wanted it reported. in full, The Clerk, Donald Ruddy, by-law to Council as follows: Whereas under the provisions Section. 7 the Highway Improve- ment Act, an engineer, approved hy the Minister, to act as County Road Superintendent, "is required to he ap- pointed by: Cpuncil to act under The direction of the Council, (1) D. J. Kean be and is hereby ap- pointed to act as County Road Super- intendent for the County of Ontario. (2) That his salary be sel at $2400 per year plus $200 for rave ding ex- penses and that the Cowity should provide, him with a car and upkeep of same, < (3) That the County Road Smad tendent be permitted to. perform work far urban or rural municipalities with. in the County and also for the Road 'and Bridge Committee, with the con- sent of the "Advisory Committee ap- pointed by the County Council, at a commission to he agreed on hy the contracting party. Reeve Reesor'said that hte hope wie matter would-be ¢leared up by the by- law report, stating that it would help to discount any rumours that might' get started, oo Deputy-Reeve Harper Newman of Mara Township, stated that the Road "Board wanted the opinion of the Coun- cil on the question of whether it was necessary to employ an County Engineer in addition to the County Engineer and Foreman. Reeve Reesor said that it wis a matter for the Road Board to decide on. Deputy Reeve Thomas agreed with My. Reesor on the matter, A motion was later carried dispens- Jing with the services of the Assistant read the of County Engineer, Jack Kaen, > Reeve W. G, Manning, Whitby Town- ship," chairman of the Finance Com- « mittee, informed council that during 1946 work was dene on County bridges that had not been arranged for when the budget' was drawn up iin June, He said' that the Auditors' Report showed a deficit of. $2000 last year in the Road Account. He added that this could not continue because eventually the! Council--would find themselves in a! very embarrassing position. : The Chairman of the Edueational Committee, Reeve FF. Reesor, Port Perry, reported to Council saying that | one of the major problems facing his committee was the expense of educat- He stated that no taxes are collected from Ajax residents be- Crown. ' Mr, Roeser Facodhmanded-16 tH Cotfheil to go into the matter with thé I min- Probably the highlight of the Ivi-|g 'Tday morning session developed when! Port Perry-Clerk highway project carried out near Port! County, "Thompson, G. Jamieson, Sof" Assistant \ ion Government bécause he said "it seems to, the education committee that IL ks partially a matter for \Dominion Government - He suggested that if Ajax was made A regula' community it might be possible to collect school taxes, from the residents. Iu addition to the educational costs there ds. the cost of criminal trials, hospitalization, . possible unemploy- ment benefits, and other matters. It was finally decided to appoint a committee to look into the matter and report to Council later, The commit- tee will consist of Messrs. F, Reesor, Reeve A. Muir, chairman of Property Committee, in his report recommend- cd changes at the gaol. The Chairman of the County Road Board, D. B. Annis, of Pickering, 'in lis report, informed council that the cstunated budget for the Roads and Bridges work for 1947 would be $216,- 000 of which the County. would pay SVL,TH0, pay $4,200 and the Provincial Govern- ment would pay $118,600. : The report alsq stated that the cater- pillar tractor orderad in the winter of - (945 had been delivered. Fgllowing are the Standing Com: mittees of County Council for 1947: 'Agricultural Committee--\W. West- ney (chairmaii), T. Harrison, V. Bea- ton, H. Dobson, N.J. Anderson, " Finance W. G. Manning. (chair- man), W. Westney, P. Duffy, A. Roads and Bridges Committee--P. Duffy (chairman), G. Jamieson, 8." Ball, N. J. Anderson, A. W. Bain. -Febsen ional, Lammitiee EL . 4. Manning, T. Thomas, W, Lied J. A. Hawton. © County Property---A. Muir (chair- muh) JA -Hawten,--S: Ball, EK, sor, Tv 1. Thomas. . . Legislationrand Memorials-- N, J. An son (chairman), D. B. McIntyre, . Heayn,. R. M. Ferguson, I, Cather- "iy 3 "Mileage and Per. Diem--G. C. Wil son (chairman), V. Beaton, H. Dobson, I. Heayn, A. Muir. Printing D. man), G. C. Wilson, rison, V. Beaton, Reforestation -- R. M. Ferguson (chairman), J. A. Hawton, G. C. Wil- I," Catherwood, W. Bain. County Roads--D. B. Annis (chair- man), H. Newman, A. E. Grass. tS OBIT UARY Mrs. George A. McClintock D. A. Muir, T. Har- SON, The death occurred. at her home, R.R.2, Port Perry, on Saturday, Jan. ISthy following a lengthy illness of Mary Ethel Ralph, beloved wife of George A. McClintock, in her 69th year, The daughter of the late Joseph Ralph "ahd Elizabeth Ann Jamieson, the deecased was born in Reach Twp., and was a life-long resident of the district. She was a member of the Prospect United Church and was al- ways very active in C hurch and com- munity activities. Besides her husband, Mrs. tock is survived by a daughter: dictition at Oakwood Collegiate stitute, Toronto. Also surviving are "three brothers, C. W. Ralph, Toronto; J. A. Ralph, of Bertwell, Sask., and O. J. Ralph, of Mecose Jaw, Sask. Funeral services were held from her late residencé at 2.30 p.m. on January 21st, followed by interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert, Rev, W? C. Smith, of Port Per ry, conducting the services, vo CARTWRIGHT TOWNSHIP .HAS FIRST WARDEN IN 48 YEARS, Reeve Norman Green, Reeve of the Township of Cartwright, was elected Warden "of the . United Northumberland" and Durham at the opening session: last week. He was opposed by Reeve E. Woodyward of Clark Township and Reeve H. Bigelow of Millbrook. on the second ballot. n, Reeve Green is an experienced man - in ninnicipal life, having been a mem- ber of the Township Council for' 18 years, and a member of the Counties, Council for nine years, .He has been chgirman of all important committees, tie the past two years a membar of the road commission. In his inaugural address the Warden said- he appreciated the lonour con- / ferred on him but more so the honour conferred on tha Township of which he was ifeeve, The défeated candidates assured him of their co-operation and full Support: Manning, Westney and County Clerk. ' Thompson, Reesor -Ree--- B. Melutyre (chair- - MeClin- k Countias of \ The decision was made - . The City of Oshawa would ° - R Tr a a Rl wron he Di a " eR A a - I a A - rr