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- = ® oF Ld EDITORIAL through their father's farm, a mile south of Myrtle. Seeing a hole in the ice on the creek they went down to in- vestigate it. They knelt on the edge it THE LIQUOR BUSINESS Ever since the days when Noah "himself with intoxicating liquor, trouble with the liquor business. Trouble is inherent in intoxicat many regulations. That is the r 30 often the trouble grows so great that public opinion would (at the moment) s freedom of personal conduct. Governments, recwgy ing the inherent danger of the liquor business, try various methods of control. There are no restrictions about selling bread, or milk, or clothing, or potatoes, exce different. are 'tonsumed, no. one can predict less he knows the consumer thore then it is a gamble. A The trouble is that liquor is ' problem. \ BUT 'the liquor is here, and the question is--- "What are we going to do about it?" Here are some suggestions: In the first place it should be recognized that it is the business of the liquor trade to promote sales; and to insure itself of profitable turnover in the future. Stockholders invest the liquor business bécause they and they DO get them. =e Next, --it-is-not true that the opening of more outlets--such as cocktail bars--w ing, or eliminate the bootlegger. ~gentleman thrives on those who ar List", and minors who<cannot buy a permit, or who have a sense of shame about the whole matter, and start their drinking on the sly, More ~--------outlets-increase the legality and respectability of drinking for those who formerly did their drinking - under cover. Then, too, it must be remembered that in too many cases, excessive drinking disease that saps the vitality and At this stage medical treatment i drinkers were moderate in thei overs and profits wo This' brings us to the main cons discussion of the liquor business. has the responsibility to protect harmful results arising from th is the reason the businesgbis hedged about by so business out of existence; if that could be done; but it can't--mnot in our present mood for greater ~ of fair dealing; but with the liquor business it is When beer, wine, or spirituous liquor the type of drink that demands MORE, And MORE almost invari- ably means difficulty more or less tragic. If liquor could be tonsumed like ice cream or milk or tea; if it did not proniote the treating habit; if tco much did not lower of responsibility and decency, there would be no Just here it should be' remarked that profits come chiefly from excessive drinking. 1d both be smaller. ! ff k made a fool of garry iL smote there has been acles or areas wh must be buried or processed. . Such protective measures add to the "overhead" of any business. As the disease of al¢coholism is a by-product of the liquer business; and as the business profits ing liquor. That eason why evar by this human w "that research and by the trade as o this unpredictable weep the whole family, and has to to an institution, i fit by the man's » pt-in the matter ure for the cure. the results un- - \ ughly, and even measure from the \ some $20,000,000 f this money should form, and_educati greater tolerance $ mon a a man's sense on the ey &8 the temperance pe calling each other agitate for furthe ! not."fanatics". T their money in want dividends; of law breaking. become law witho approving, That those who favor | ill lessen drink- This latter a on the "Indian for the health an Life's materials a -----The -unvarnishe may become a the will power. s the only hope. should the traffic If all r potions -turn- v . sible; and it will n ideration in this' Every industry the public from , e production of' their goods, High chimneys have 'to be built to liquids must be carried to tanks or other recept- If a man becomes a menace to himself and his The trade should not be required to bear all the expense, for every taxpayer benefits in some of Ontario is said to derive an annual income of life saver for the liquor business. It makes for a - The brewing trade says that it is interested in the development of wholesome citizenship. That is what the temperance people strive to attain. What are the practical evidences of that desire? One fact is clear--neither the liquor sellers nor that nearly all restrictions are demanded because fact is generally overlooked by erous dealings for the drinker. ~The whole problem is sufficiently grave to re- quire unbiased study, and proper consideration effects of liquor.drinking should/be taught with- out exaggeration, but with realism. * This teaching should be .in every home, in every schocl, and in every church--just as any other subjects is taught. The liquor trade will need to remember that we are living in an age of social experiment; and, too great a menace to wholesome citizenship, climination in one form or another.is quite pos-- tation; but as a cold fact that the cost is . too great in a growing nation; and ig liable to interfere with wholesome ideals of manhood and womanhood which we all profess to admire. : : of the hole and little two and half Jear old\ Roye slipped in' headfirst. fortunately the hole was not large enough for him to go down farther than his waist. Lary, unable to drag him out ran to the house for his father, Mr, John Hamer. Ten minutas elapsed before Mr. Hamer was able to reach the little boy. He was uncon- scious when taken out and for twenty minutes the father worked over the boy before he knew that he would live. No doctor was available at the time but Mrs. McKinney, Reg. N., wife of Dr. John McKinney, of Brooklin, was brought up to the side road run- ning over to the Hamer farm on the 8th concession and snowshoed the re- maining half mile, We regret to write that Mrs, Harry Stacey was taken to Oshawa hospital on Sunday- evening; but we sincerely hope to hear very soon that she is impfoved enough to return home. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Black and wee Donna of Oshawa, spent Satur- day evening with the Jim Cooper fam- 4 and harmful gases; infected ere they will do po harm; offal eakness and excess; it follows medical care should be accepted ne of the overhead expenses of business. be treated and perhaps confined t is but fair that those who pro- xcess should pay in large meas- liquor business. The Province ily. . Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mitchell were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. M. Parkin of Kinsale. rom this source. Very properly be devoted to rehabilitation, re- or. That twenty millions is a I celebrated their Golden wedding on Modnay, March 10th, with only their family ahd ten of their twelve grand- children present. Greetings were re- ceived from many parts of Canada and the United States. sweet peas and chryanthemums were used profusely in the decoration of the rooms. For the occasion Mrs. Red- man wore a dress of biege silk crepe de-cheneé, with a touch of brown trim and a corsage of roses and carnations. The wedding supper was eaten by candle light and in the centre of the "| tabel rested a two-tiered wedding cake, later cut by the bride. Many lovely token of esteem from relatives and |firends: were received, Chief among the gifts was a Tri-light floor lam from the wood in 1897, Mr, and Mrs, Redman (the former Emma Young)-made-their in the minds of those who look means of tax reduction. ople can do any good by merely names. Those who constantly r 'control of the liquor sale are heir crusade is based on the fact And those restrictions cannot ut the weight of public opinion further outlets and other gen--- years. Selling the farm they moved to Smithville, where they" lived for eight years, before coming to: live here in-1987.- Mr. and Mrs. Redman have four daughters and one son; Mrs, Newell (Edna); and Mrs, Kingdom _{{Bertha), North Bay; Mrs, Parrott (Alva) of Georgetown; Mrs, Piester (Qlive) of Brighton and Clarence of Hamilton. The community extends congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Redman. OBITUARY MRS. MARGARET HENRY The funeral of Mrs. J. Henry, form- erly Margaret Ann Rennie tcok place from the home of her daughter, Mrs. d welfare of the whole people; --- re too powerful for ineflicients. d_facts 'regarding thé possible become too great a burden, and ot be because of "fanatical" agi- day, Feb, 22nd. Daughter of the late Mr. ard Mrs. James Rennie, she came with her parents from Aberdeen, Scot- EE foil, Better Business Bureau "At last Friday's meeting of the Port Perry Lions Club Mr, Haskell, General ~ Manager of the Toronto Better Busi-! ness Bureau, told of the effective work of his organization, which is main- tained to promote fair business prac- tices and dependable advertising. This 'work is sponsored and maintained by the business men of Ontario--some 180 bodies of whom have become mem- bers. The Bureau is a non-profit organiation which justifies its exis- tence by-exposing rackets, and divert- ing money into legitimate business channels, Several methods are adopted to ac- complish the purpose of the Bureau, including a monthly bulletin, a free ! inquiry department, a number of _ specialized little folders, and radio addresses, Foose : Not only do the business men who support this institution profit but the cleaning up of rackets has been of great benefit to the general public. In 1946 over 16,000 persons used the facilities of the Bureau, which is affil- iated with similar organizations throughout Canada and the U.S.A. Radio broadcasts also 'given over CF, R.B. at 1.16 pm, > 4 . People are gullible, said Mr. Haskell, They find it easien.to pay than to say! "No." They should learn the Bureau slogan---"Before you invest, investi- df ate, : : § Rackets changs from -day to da and time to time. Chinchillas offered at $1660 a pair (with enormous pro- fits to follow), Anti-Ferment that s all ills, unordered merchandise, ete. : In the 'case of the unordered mer- chandise, racket, Mr. Haskell told of a doctor who received a packet of un- ordered neckties, for which he was 0 asked to forward $2.00. . Instead he -~ ] facnd $2.00 worth of pills, also un- "Urdeved--but very fine pills just the rinto Business Contracts, and. séveral {A Y | Beverley Street and were very inter- A other very practical matters. These can bs secured at headquarters, 350 Bay St, Toronto, at a cost of about be. each. ih Mr, Haskell was accompanied by Mr. Geikie, a Director, who spoke ve briefly. At. the conclusion of the ad- dress; Lion Mansell Gerrow, expressed the thanks of the audience who had enjoyed an informative and worth- while talk, - Fis A special treat was given to the Lions at that same meeting when Mr. Gerrow gave his address--*'Is Canada a Nation?" Mr. Gerrow has entered the Lions Club Oratorical Con-, est, and this was his contribution, The address was an excellent ex- position 'of Canada's sovereign - posi- tion among the nations of the. world. He has clear .delivery, and his words are well chosen and logical, Lion S. Farmer conveyed the thanks of the Club to. Mr. Gerrow for his excellent address. 'BROOKLIN "JUNIOR FARMERS' BUS TRIP TO" TORONTO --- On Friday, March 14th, about forty members of the Brooklin Jr. Farmers and Junior Institute left Brooklin at 9.00 a.m, for a trip by bus to Toronto. The first Stop. was at Eaton's College Street Branch, where the girls disem- barked from the bus and were met by Miss Cowan of the Institute Branch. t Eatons the girls made a tour of the Handicraft Department, the Thrift House and the Art Gallery, and then had lunch at the Round Room. After: lunch they were met by Miss Mary Irvine of the Institute Branch and visited the Institute for the Blind on ested in the work bain g done by the blind people there. sein X the corner of Blogr and University Avenue and they spent the remainder of the afternoon there. After leaving the girls-#t Eatons, the boys went to Toronto Elevators Ltd., where they were met by Mr, M. Funston, who conducted them to the Cafeteria for lunch. From there they went to the Elevators and spent an en- [TY . © Veterans have received very special attention from the Bureau as, because - they had money, they became the. tar- etiof the racketeers, For them there ava' been issued a set of little folders dea ing with Life Insurance, Budget- . Ang, Vitamins, buying or building a / home, Stock Selling Schemes, Going LION'S CLUB Euchre and Dane Joyablé hour on a conducted tour. + From Toronto Elevators they traval- fed up to the Massey-Harris plant on King Street, where they were wel- comed to the plant by Mr, Easton and divided into two groups for a tour of They then walked to the Museum at Ww. The production line for the combinas yas a very interesting feature of this trip. From Massey-Harris the group went to the Goodyear Plant in New Toronto and there, in four groups, they saw the process of making rubber tires and tubes from the time the synthetic and crude rubber arrives at the plant un- til-they-are-packed ready for shipment. The bus then brought the boys back to the Museum, where they met the girls and returned to Brooklin, Every-| one appeared to be rather tired, but quite satisfied and happy after a very enjoyable day in Toronto. ; was born in 18567 and celebrated her 90th birthday on Feb, 14, wher many friends and neighbors called and re- membered her with cards, letters, fruit and other gifts. Although confined to her bed at tha time suffering from short time before, she Friaty appre. ciated the kindness of her friends especially fe gift from the local school children, She was much loved in the community by young and old; and has ay been a very useful, kind and neighbourly person. Gifted with a keen brain, she loved to read and was interested in the radio. Dur- ing the war she knit constantly for the Red Cross and for her own four grandsons who were in the service; and she continued to knit and help in the household duties up to the time of her accident, The last thing she did, bafore 'being confined to bed, was to write several letters. Rev. B. Harrison, pastor of United Church' conducted the funeral service and she was interred.inh Cadmus United Cematery, Surviving relatives are her daughter Mrs. James Henry; four sons, Walter James, Cobourg; Howard Stanley, of Brandon, Man.; Robert Talmage, of Janetville; Meredith, Kingston; and 16 'grandchildren-and 13 great .grandchil- dren; also her sister Mra, Lillicrap (Matilda), and a brother Mr. Henry Renine, both of Cannington, - The floral tributes were many and lovely in spite of the fact that several friends and relatives from Lindsay, Cannington Cobourg and Tyrone were unable to be present oWing to impass- able road conditions. Ww "A long life, well BN CARTWRIGHT NEWS Cartwright. Council recently voted funds to purchase a supply of warble fly. powder sufficient to treat all the Myrtle Station (Too late for last week) Mrs. Roy Scott, of Seagrave, was with her mother, Mrs. Long, for a few days, : Mr. W. Ash, who is taking treat- ments in Christie Street Hospital, was home for. the week-end, Mr. Arthur Parrinder, of Newton- ville, a visitor with his brother Archie. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Greig,' of! Lansing, with Mr;-and Mrs. Redman. Mr. David Broome of Hamilton, a former Myrtle resident, visited friends here last week. : " , Mr. ad Mrs. Clarence Harrison, Mr, and Mrs. Frank Harrison, and Mrs. R. Long, attended the Scott-Jeffrey wed- | ding at Port Anglican Church, © Mr, Fred Hinton, son Gordon, and his daughter Mrs. Jack Neville and Mr. Neville, all of Toronto, were Sun- ay guests at the T.:Cardy home," errill and Mrs. Ross were recent visitors of his parents at Utica. Mr, and Mrs. McDairmid and baby of Oshawa, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cook. Congratnlations and Dest, Wislies 20 ou r, and Mrs, L.\W. Mitchell livestock within the municipality. whe quietly 'celebrated their Golden It costs about 3¢. per animal ARE Yedding on Monday, March 10th, ment, It is estimated that the loss per eir family and grandchildren weré|farm from warble fly is $39 from hide with them on Sunday, lalone. / Mr, and Mrs. B, J, Stredwick, of| Dr, George Miller, of Durham and Mrs. Russell Taylor were JSuests at 'school children by the local Red Cross on Friday forenoon, Hé and his older Mr, Howard Henry has returnad to the automatic shop, the foundry, the new combine plant and the tool room. brother Lary, six years old, were to- his home in Brandon, Man., af bagganing near the creek which flowsbrief visit with his Sister Mrs, os Mr. and Mrs. E. Redman quietly" amily. Married in Good-| home on a faym near Kinsale for 32. James Henry, Blackstock, on Satur-, land, when she-was-12-years-old.-She- broken ribs, the result of a fall a| -H: Winter;-Agricultural Rep., Lindsay. ' Oshawa, spent Friday afternoon Northumberland Health Unit¥ reports with Mrs; Harolg Stredwick, that cod liver ofl capsules are bio r. and Mrs, Bert Duff and Mr. Wnd | offered throughout the district to fi. the Taylor-Noah weddin ich was B i a double ring event, which took And School Boards: in Fou Ng ich Place in Whitby United Church on'wright being supplied. : Sheusry 28th. : | The WMS, of the United Church | Wen Roped ane rors Lr al ot mat ut the Home of Mrs. H. Mountjoy fects after his near drowning aceidant Watson Hy a nan; wn. Henry., i RAR Snowed in for two weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Spinks, Purple Hill, were pleasantly surprised to welcome Mrs. Spink's son, Edgar, C. Wilson, of Oshawa, who arrived by air plane, with a supply of groceries; These were very welcome, especially the bread and sugar. ' . Wn AFTER 47 YEARS FATHER HOPES " TO_CEDE PRACTICE (Globe and Mail) For nearly half a century, Dr. Jos. A. McClintock has been a country doctor in the Town of Uxbridge, tend- ing the ills of the community folk, per- forming operations in their homes and bringing their children into the world, and now he wants to retire, but is having a hard job do it, Last fall, his son William graduated from medical college and took' over 'the practice. He also was appointed medical officer of health for the town and township, to follow his father, who had held the position for over 3b years. \ But even though Dr. McClintock, Sr. tries his best to forget all about the 'practice, the hundreds of patients, he still finds that he has to help out. However, when summer rolls around again and the lawn bowling greens are in shape, 'Dr. McClintock Sr. will not be found at heme. Even if he is tracked down at the Uxbridge Bowling Club, he declares he will not go out on}, Roses, carnations, & call. Dr.. McClintock' has more letters after his name than many city*doctors. They are MDCM (from Trinity Col- lege where he graduated in 1900), MRCS (Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London), and LRCP (Licentiate Royal College of Phys- icians, London), Born and raised on a farm near Manchester, ten miles from Uxbridge, Dr. McClintock first decided to be a doctor when He dressed a severed thumb for his brother, 5 After graduation from Trinity; he went to England with the Canadian troops for South African War, In 1902; Dr. McClintock returned and sought to establish a practice in the district near his parents' home, finally 'taking -over. a_ practice in Uxbridge. "Those were the horse-and-buggry days", declared Dr. McClintock; who is now 173. "Typhoid and diphtherin were the ~prevalent diseases and I seemed to be "going all the time" he said. "The 'flu' epidemic of 1919 was the worst time "of my career. 1 snatched sleep when I could get it and often didn't." Operating in kitchens, in living rooms and in bedrooms was nothing unusual -for-Dr. McClintock. He fre- quently had to sot up a portable operating table, which 'he carried in his car, to remove appendices, tonsils, and to perform minor operatiens. ONTARIO COUNTY SEED JUDGING COMPETITION ' The Ontario County Boys' Seed Judging Competition was held on Wa nesday, March-12th; at-10-a:m. in the Port Perry High School, with 31 com- petitors taking part. Through the courtesy of Mr. J. L. Crane, Principal, the Agricultural room and the gymnasium were made available for use by the competitors. The judges in charge of the classes were as follows: Alfalfa: Mr. Wo T. Brennand, Field Crops Inspection Branch, Toronto. Red Clover: Mr. M. Barley: Mr. H. L. Fair, Agri. Rep, Ux- bridge. Wheat: Mr. A. McKenzie, Asst. Rep, Newmarket. Oats: Mr. D. A. Knapp, Asst. Rep, Uxbridge. Mr. Brown, of Sunderland, assisted by being in charge of the weed identi- fication section of the Competition, The boy with the highest number of points in the competition was Jack Pearson, R.R.2, Ubridge, and John Thomson, Brooklin, was second, Winners of Section 1 which included Oats, Barley, and Wheat, were as follows: 1. Jack Pearson, Uxbridge; 2, Bob Flett," Oshawa; 3. Francis Willson, Locust Hill; 4. John Thomson, Brook- lin; 6. George Stone, Blackwater; 6. Bert Pearson, Uxbridge; 7. Lawrence 80 tuted to attend the meeting in To- SAMUEL FARMER Editor and Publisher Mrs. J." A, McArthur, The meeting opened with hymn and prayers, after which we listened to a radio broadcast on the World Day of Prayer service, A letter was received. from Mrs. Kingstone, Diocesan Treasurer, ask- ing for an increase of $6.00 in our pledges this year. Letters were read trom Mrs. 'Wood, Toronto and Miss Ethel Thompson, thanking everyone for Church Calendar .and kind wishes for anew year, Also a letter was read from Mrs. Fred Willan, Bowman- ville, regarding correspondence with our Prayer Partner Canon Turner. The first chapter of the study book "India at the Threshold" was very ably taken by Mrs. Fred Hamilton. At the close' of the meeting in place of a program Mrs. Hamilton led in a quiz on this chapter, A Chancel Guild was ap- pointed, namely, Miss Eva Parr, Miss Gladys McKee, Mrs. Geo. Forder and Mrs, H, McLaughlin, It was decided to have printed programs for remain- der of year. "Cartwright Council Cartwright Council met with all the members present and Reeve N. Green presiding. inb-road-had not.been plowed: opposite Lot 12, Con. 7. Road Supt was ordered to_ plow same. ' Dr. R. P. Bowles had plan submitted re plan sub-division part Lot 16, Con. YU, to be approved. ) By-law was passed estimatiny ox- penditure on roads for 1947 at $15,000, Councillor Black will introduce by- law at, next meeting for all farmers to treat their cattle re warble fly. Coun- W. G. Bowles, 1 sheep killed ....$ 15.00 Clerk; registry fees oven, 7.50 Oil for nurse's office .... «4.18 Road-Vouchers-No.m1 799.78 "Durham County Federation __The regular meeting of Durham Co. Federation of Agriculture was held on March 6th, with a very good attend- ance in spite ef bad roads. After the minutes were read the fol- lowing business was transacted: Rus- sell Osborne reported for the commit- tee on salaries as far as the Secretary and Treasurer were concerned and this report will be submitted to the re- gular meeting in Apyil. In the interest of the Cream Pro- ducers Association, Lloyd Sutton, Rus- sell White and Norman Wilson and the Secretary were appeinted to deal with all matters pertaining to this As- iation, and the Secretary was in- ronto on behalf of the organization. Receiving an invitation from R, R. Stevens to hold the April 2nd meeting at his home. The invitation was ac- cepted. The directors at large as appeinted are: C. J. Allin, C, Nichols, E. Nichols, N. Wilson, W. Rundle, C. Osborne, F. Heyland, H. Davey, LE. White, Ralph Larmer, 'Several committees were appointed icnic d the date of which will be announce later. M. H. Staples is responsible for the preparation of the grounds; W. Reynolds and E. Summers for the ar- ranging of a machinery exhibit; Sec. to contact several organizations ask- nic -and--E. Summers to arrange for pasture improvement and soil testing exhibit. It was decided to publish the County Federation paper twice during the year 1947 and the committee in charge to be as follows: W. Reynolds, M. H. Staples, E. Summers, Forbes Heyland, W. Banister, Mrs. J. Tamb- lyn, Mrs. John Baker, Secretary. The Secretary geported on Hospital Scheme and was instructed to secure the literature and contact the forums Fvans, Uxbridge. Winners of Section 2, which in¢luded Red Clover, Alfalfa and Weed Identi- fication, were ag follows: . J 1. Orvan Brethour, Uxbridge; 2. Austin Alcock, Uxbridge; 3. Everson Norton, Locust Hill; 4. Lloyd Merrick, Uxbridge; 6. Mike Cleary, Uxbridge; 6. Bill ,Werry,..Oshawa; 7. Ross Gib- son, Cannington. - The special coaches' prize was won by Orvan Brethour, whose team was composed of Austin Alcock, Lloyd} Merrick and Mike Cleary., The teams coached by Gedrge Stone, and Ross Gibson, stood 2nd and 3rd respectively. BLACKSTOCK Congratulations to Mr. ad Mrs. Wes- ley Beacock, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Monday, Feb. t asking them to appoint a member of their organization to meet with him as soon as possible. Mr. E. Summers and Secretary were to be a committee to make further inquiries into-the: ditch proposition as to the securing of ma- chinery and tiles. PRINCE ALBERT Mr. Joe Regan, of Toronto, spent.a recent week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Elmore Wagg. \ *Mrs. Pogue, of Whitby, spe week-end with her mother Mrs Collins. . Mrs. Newnham is recovering from tonsilitis, - Her sister-in-law, 'Mrs. L. Smith, of Toronto, having been in at- tendance. Our church basement looks very lovely in" its new decoration. The nt the . John 8 24th. . ongratulations to Mr. James Byers' on his 86th birthday, Feb, 26th, His family celebrated with him at his home here. EN Miss" Yvonne Jackson has taken a position in a store in Bowmanville, and s staying with Mr, and Mrs. R: Byers. Mr, and 'Mrs, John Argue have pur- chased Mr, G. Cowling's house in Bow- manville, - Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. J. gory who passed away at the home of her dau Mrs, Jas. ht Henry, on February ie : . , St. John's W.A, met' on Thursday afternoon, Feb, 20th, at the home of colors are pale green and ivory, and trimmed with a darker green, The !seats are done in a pretty green also, {The floor has received a filler, and with the clean curtains, all are very pleasing to the eye. Plans are under way for a hot supper, 'We missed Mrs. Fear at the Bible . Class on Sunday, owing to a cold; In her absence, Mr. Brown, of Port Perry led the discussion and to whom we ox- tend our thanks. Fifteen were in at- tendance. : : Sorry to hear Mr. Frank Jeffrey is not feeling so well, Crows are reminding us spring is L Though -harsh and cruel it se His eye is please As thou dost fan the C news; And toiling hard Allen Wood, H. Morton, H. Malcolm, 1 For song, that ca For thou And tho Bruce Gerrow is Local Lions Club Winner : Bruce Gerrow, a student in the third form at the local High School won the right to represent: the School 'at the zone competition to be held later, when .he won the oratorical contest sponsored by the Port: Perry Lions Club, recently: The students and judges heard the addresses given by the competitors at Wednesday morn- ing assembly, Philip. Coulter, who finished second, will also have a chance of competing in the zene competition. The- third competitor in the competition was Marie Thomas, Judges of the contest for which the topic was "Is Canada yet a Nation ?", were Mr, Roy Cornish, Principal of the Public School and Mr. Ernie Hayes, At the conclusion of the con- test, Mr. Hayes presented the winners ih their prizes, gifts from the Lions ub. I SAW A CROW. Omen of Spring! Again thy -cry is Communications were received from | a4 ; heard Id -th ie ! 2 h And we are told -that wintry Mrs. Bowes requesting repairs to road, are Je , try, sovin J. J. Bruce subdivision-to be repaired pi iovin 1 ; Ue ge 2 A VI ? ight joyfully does man lis in spring; from S. 10 Bruce, complain- RHE 4 cht list to thy ' ¢ ems to him before, oo d toyview thy single flight, \ f thin cold at- mosphere, And wing thyself to some thick wood for night, Jr float out on the morning air so clear. Creature of morn! Thy music-lacking cil to supply materials, song - : - Complaint - was made re snow at|Breaks on the ear, eve faily day has Community Hall, Clerk to notify the broke; caretaker, } ) Béfore the trees against the sun look Orders were paid as follows: wy _ long, I'hy wing has made full many a wanton stroke. Or perched high up in some command- ing site, Where thou mayst vie coated earth, And beckon to thy side from left or right Thy mate from her dark solitary berth. . Carniv'rous beak! Thy 'love is at thy side; A _putrifying earcass lies hard by, And thou on raven plumes doth ride, - Guided by instinet, gift of Him on high, Descending to the form to thy fast i On fallen stock of seme poor lib'ring 3 swain; ndering to thyself thy choice repast . Ne"er po A heavy loss to man; to thee rich gain. Labourous fowl! A building site hath chose, Safe in the rugged crotch of some dark tree, Located where only thine own eye all day, some chance to see Thy burdened. flight, as through the ajr you pass With framing timbers for your sum- mer home, Or autumn's sward to line the wooden mass "0 hold the eggs from which thy brood "doth come. O cruel claws! Carest thou not for others' woe? owe ok i n't be paid for want. of tongue? t ev. How dost thou justify thy evil deeds? ing that exhibits be made at this pic-|Oh how can'st thou thy larceny defend! Wilt thou advance the argument of needs ? And plead that strength on weakness does depend? Despised bird; Thou art no more adored. Thy wariness is all that saves thy life. Bold midst the weak and yet thou. art a coward; - dare shamed by king birds in the strife. Thy nest and young are spoiled if they are found; ! u art forced to seek the thick low grove While other feathered creatures dwell around, And chant and, feast till. forced by frost to rove. . " ==A County Lad. Mattie Rotenberg, well-know broad- caster, who speaks on "Women's ! Way" weekly over CBC, Thursday, at 4.18 pm. ¢ near, © 5 i w the yet snow- , e, § pam, March 21, at Port Perry LS. \ > rr or LP Fr Sn i ert J 5 fh oe Ze, wr, 978 5 /