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it se Watch your label; it tolls when your Subscription expires, - ; * ¢ so $2.00 per year in advance Scents a [PO Post Office Department, Ottawa. : EDITO FELL IRE ERAS E FEL STALE 3 RATE PARR a ao i rr . RIAL ~~ A RINK 'IS NEEDED FOR RECREATION Last week's announcement regarding the skat- .ing rink was expected by a comparatively few people; but must have been a shock to most of our citizens, - Fa oH For some years now there has been talk of the need of a new rink on a new site. In the min of some interested parties the moving and re- buidling was all planned -- but the plans never materialized, - Our people always hoped against hope that the structure would hold out for another year--ar it did. But last winter there was a breakage, and the roof supports show signs of weakening," . The safety of the public must not be endangér- ed--not even for sport's sake, So the directors have closed the rink and have resigned their offices, - E hl aid The question now is--"What are the people of Port Perry and surrounding community going to do about it? - : Thirty years ago public interest was aroused "to the amount of of some twelve thousand dpllars.- The young people's societies of the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches put on specially attractive meetings and raised a fund that later became the financial nest egg for the erection of the present rink. Each town organization gave a percentage ghough that was available. Money was scarce, and the only other spot than the one finally chosen would have been expensive-and would have re- quired the removal of buildings. iA Now, every one knows that there is quicksand on the rink lot; and that has been the chief trouble with the building, as the buttresses of the great arches became insecure, So much for the past; but the question still persists--"What are the people of Port Perry go- ing to do about it?" ¢ We need a rink, on a solid site, with a perma- nent floor. Such a structure could and should become the recreational centre of this community. It could include a committee room in which or- ganizations could meet. "Street dances could be held there; and it could house a horticultural show or siniilar affairs. The question is one of money. There are two ways of looking at this matter, * Thirty years ago . money was scarce, and construction costs were low. Today meiey is more plentiful and con- struction costs are high, One fact stands out prominently--Port Perry 'will not secure another rink without considerable. . local effort and sacrifice. Another fact is 'also evident--the younger folk will have to take the lead in any move for re-building. This will take TT EF rr rarer | -. -- on ~ " -- . - pare " J ' of their profits from concerts, plays, etc. shares were sold (non-profit) reached some eigh were taken to build the rink. thousand "dollars, % The Port Perry Rink Company was formed and incorporated. . Directors were elécted, The great problem was to'find a site large Then time and money and: the total and steps ¢ In the. meantinie it is considered possible by , some that extensive repairs could be made to keep 'the rink 'going until the new one is built, The rink should not cease to be an important part of out town equipment. The matter of re- building should. be-considered right away. and planning, continued from col, 7 What a. Service! And if I may sdy to them, what a realization! To sum up -- we have before us three ladies who not only fulfil the requisites of good teachers namely, Academic training, Personality, Ad- aptibility, Co-Operation, - Continuous of these they have excelled. ~- arg-recognized by all to be outstand- i rs ing in their own departments, ~ And now, I would like to take 'this opportunity of thanking them public- ally for their past favours and co-op- eration. , I consider my associations with them as teachers of this school as being one of my greatest and rich- est experiences. 'Ladies, we congrat- ulate you on having taught the re-- quired number of years to qualify you for retirement. We regret that we ~ are to lose your services, but be as- sured, that every girl and boy, every parent, each and all of us wish you many, many. years of good health and long pleasant holidays. | Mr. 'I. R. Bentley, Reeve Reesor, Mr, S. Jeffrey all spoke in high praise of the good work done by these lady teachers and their value as citizens of Port Perry. Mr. R. A. Hutchison, former Public "School Inspector, said he: was de- lighted to be present upon such a hap- py occasion which is: all too rare in _the annals of the teaching proféssion. He gave sincere {ribute to the retiring teachers. It- was always a "pleasure "to come to Port Perry, not: so:much to inspect, as to receive inspiration from these good tegchers. . Mr. Archibald, after paying tribute to his predecessor, Mr, Hutchison, said he gained much by his visits to the Port Perry School, where he could follow the teaching of the new - course of study, and see how well these ladies had adapted themselves to the new teaching methods, - + At the request of Miss Stovin, Mr. Fred Allin of Toronto (who was Miss ago following the death of her hus- band. - She was a member of Burn's| Presbyterian Church, Ashburn. ~ She leaves to mourn her passing two sons, James of Myrtle and 'A, M. of Port Perry. "Also surviving are a sister, Miss Mary Ross of Port Perry and three brothers, John of Toronto, Walter and Hugh in Saskatchewan, Service; and Character, but "in ach-und five grandchildren-and one great- ey grandchild. - Mrs. Lawrence was pre- deceased by a son, Dr. G. C. Lawrence of Lindsay, four years ago. : The funéral was held from the cha- pel of A. L. McDermott at Port Perry on Monday, June 16th, at 2.00 p.a. Interment was in Pine Grove Ceme- tery. The service was conducted by Rev, John Riddell, Minister of St. John's Presbyterian Church, CARD OF THANKS Miss Mary Ross and the Lawrence family gratefully acknowledge the kindness of friends and neighbours at the time of their recent bereavement. ahd SPY io (Ep dh PERI . CL LUGOG Rev. F. G. Joblin gave one of his good messages to the folks in the basement on: Sunday, and the child- ren's story was very interesting to the older ones as well as the younger - ones, and is the last one there, as our new minister Mr, Harry Denten of Belleville will be here for the first of his last message for the time being, July. Rev. F. G. Joblin will be at the Head Church on Sunday, June 29, 11:80 for but he expects to be with us quite of- ten. And we were very pleased to have him "with us-- forthe past few nionths. {E EIEN "Allene Sweetman, Roy Freeman of the Centre School and Evelyn Collins and Arthur Dowson of the Head School ; will write their entrance exa- minations this. week in Port Perry. All wish them the best of success. Mr. and Mrs, Glen Hood and little Peter spent the week-end with his sister Mrs, Ralph 'Laing at Belleville and Mrs, Russell Pogue and little son 'Gordon accompanied them to visit her sister there, Mrs. Joe Dowson and little Jimmie visited her aunt Mrs." David Hope on Stovin's first teacher) spoke of his. Thursday. teaching 'experiences, and his thor- ough understanding of how greatly this Testimonial will 'be treasured by the retiring teachers. Nothing gives greater pleasure to a teacher than ents. and to méet them in later life. That is one of the teacher's rewards. ® Mr, J. L. Crane, Principal - of: the High School; spoke of the service ren- dered to the High School in laying a . "good educational foundation in thal ly ME Ti A ie' 'students who are going into the condary School, = , At the conclusion of the program in the Assembly Hall, adjournment was made to the Household Seience Room, where delightful refreshments were gerved. bs . J MRS. JOHN C. LAWRENCE _ A meniber of one of the pioneer fa- milies of the distriet, Isabella Marion Ross, beloved wife of the late John C. Lawrence, passed away- suddenly at lier home in Port Perry on- Friday, June 13th, Her death came follow= ing a very short illness, She was in her 79th year. } Ler Ur The daughter of the late 'Mr. and Se- Mrs. George Ross, pioneers of the dis: |. trict, Mrs, Lawrence had lived for the reater part of her life in the Myrtle ~Histriot where her husban e Myrtle She moved to Port Perry five years . ~ Mr, and Mrs. Alan Aldred of Tor- onto spent the week-end with his par- ents- Mr, and Mrs, Jack Aldred. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Mark of Port Perry visited their son Mr, and Mrs. Altot_Mark on Friday. pane dily Mr. and Mrs. J. A, Masterson of «eto follow the careers of former stud- Lambton Mills, who have an apart- ment at. Mr. and Mrs, 'D. Crozier's, Stephenson's Pt., entertainéd over the week-end Mr. and Mrs, W. Sharp of Toronto and Mrs. and Miss Luckett of Weston. The lady guests are stay- ing over for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Irons and fa- % Getchel of Burketon- were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jardine of Oshawa Rpent the week-end with her parents, and Mrs. E, Fines at Lakeside and Mr. and Mrs. Robins of Toronto on Sunday. - hy : ¢ . Mr, and Mrs. Joe Dowson and little Jimmie were and Mrs, Alvin Heayns. . Mr, and Mrs. Roger Orr of Toron- to were . Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs, Clyma, © ; Mr. and Mrs, Vern Netherton and gongs Jack and Kenneth of Mariposa vigited Mr, and Mrs. Hubert Long on Sunday: : 4 Thirteen ladies enjoyed Wednesday afternoon quilting and had a social time together, The roads are not so dusty now as they have been treated and the traffic is Bo very heavy at week-ends. Mr. and Mrs, Oliver Reader of Port Perry visited his brother Mr, and Mrs, Robert Reader on Sunday. 1; "Mis. Nicklin of Toronto "is visiting her sister Mrs. F. G. Joblin in Port Perry. "assisted the hostess in serving lunch. ests on Sunday of Mr. |, PROSPECT At the Sunday morning service, Muy, Young touvk as his theme, The Prodi- gal Son--stressing the love of the Fa- ther. It ivas fine having the Fathers in the choir. Next Sunday Church will be' at 10 a.m, and Sunday School at 11 am. ; A number-from-here -attended the joint meeting at Myrtle en Wedneés- day, June 18th and enjoyed the get together of the different appoint- ments. Mr. Saywells address on Mis- sions was enlightening and the pro- gram on the .whole was good. -A de- licious lunch was served by Myrtle W. A. : : Glad to report that Mrs. Durham, who has been on the sick list, is im- proving. A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Mitchell on Friday night when a mis- cellaneous shower was given in hon- or of Murs. Donald McIntyre, (nee Doreen Williams), Toronto, grand- daughter of Mrs. Robert Britton: She received many useful gifts, respond- ing to all in a very kindly manner. Mrs. Melntyre, a soloist in St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, Toronto; sang two lovely solos. All enjoyed the sing-song with Mrs. Leury at the piano and two contests directed by pA FPA TE ANAL RLS, Ba si 4at AT Fo RT PERRY STAR | PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 26th, 1947 Entertain Local Farmers Travel and Publicity, gave Helpful Address. = Thursday evening dinner last weck duced by Mr. Ted Jackson, who is a (staged by the Port, Perry Business close personal friend. : To many of Men's Association)! was the largest those present there was little need of and one of most successful held in introduction, for the Colonel's war re- many years, - : cord in Wars I and II, and his fine The dinner was generously and bPatriotic work in connection with happily served by the ladies of the Victory Loans, is well known here, United Church, The meal was thor- Twice he spoke in Port Perry in this oughly enjoyed by nearly twa hundred connection. : and fifty men from Port Perry and Two features of Cel: Welsh's ad- surrounding district, The event was dress impressed. his listeners -- his a gesture of good will by the Busi- thorough grasp of Travel and Pub- ness Men's Association to the farm- licity possibilities; and his sincere en- ers of the area. thusiasm in, presenting Ontario at- Good organization and Kindly co- tractions to the tourists and to the operation by leading farmers produced people of Utitario themselves, I'his is a branch of export trade where the customers come te Ontario to enjoy our climate, our scenery, our good food, and our courtesy. The speaker told of the surveys made by his Department (the only one of its kind in America) in which : | Leurist accommodation was studied. hele Tugil neg lioiran ¢ BI Most of it is excellent; but some could . . certainly be improved. Honoured Guests, Guests and Us Y gs . : I Suiting his address" to the farm Fellow Business Men: Mr, and Mrs, Bruce Snelgrove pro- vided music during the dinner hour. Dinner over, Chairman Harry Peel took' charge and read this kindly ad- dress of welcome to the visiting farm- ers, stressing the value of co-opera- tion between Port Perry peopl As president of the Port Perry the farm market was increased by the Business Men's Association, it is in- influx of the fourteen million tour- deed a real pleasure to greet you here. ists, who spent $200,000,000 .in Can- A get-together of the Port Perry ada last year. g : Business Men and' their rural neigh-- A very graphic study was presented bours is an event of real importance by Col. Welsh showing what those to" the distriet, and it "is our duty to fourteen million visitors would con- have a clear understanding of each sume of farm products if they came other's problems. We are a small all at once and stayed just 24 hours. village and very largely dependent on A happy relation in these matters the rural area. True we both 'have exists between Ontario and the other our problems; you have been short of . Canadian provinces. The tourist in- labour, we have been short of mer- formation facilities - of Travel and chandise, but you have been most con- Publicity are at the disposal of all siderate. We appreciate your co- the Provinces, and there igconsequent operation and Teel that we can render co-operation regarding tourist infor- a further service to you. The co- mation throughout Canada. operation has been proven by the'sue- Recently the Department was host cess of our civic holiday celebration, to a group of twenly-six- American our agricultural fair, our churches and editors, who enjoyed a thorough view our lodges through the war years. We of what Ontario has to offer in regret that since 1940, due to war con- scenery, climate, sport, food, and ditions it was not possible to continue courtesy. As a result every one of these dinner meetings. * those twenty-six editors passed along The war is over, but it is your duty the good news in their papers. and mine to remain united. But now A pleasing feature of Departmental Mrs. Deuchman. After which a group A number of young people gather- ed at"Mr. Ewart Diamonds and gave the newly married couple, Mr. and Mrs, -Farl- Follest a glorious chariv- ari. A social hour or two was spent, followed with refreshments, cake, ice cream;-ete. . : Mr, and Mrs. A. Armstrong, Whit- by, guests at Mr. E. Tummonds on Sunday, all attending the Decoration services at Prince Albert. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Jones on the loss of their home, due to fire on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Holliday, To- ronto, spent the week-end with rela- tives and friends in the community and attended the Follest--Diamond wedding on Saturday. ] Best wishes to Mr, and Mrs. Earl Follest, (nee Ruth Diamond), on their marriage on Saturday, June 21st, in the Prospect United Church. Rev. G. W. Gardner, officiated. ~~ Mr. and Mrs, J. Ward and Miss Ru- by Ward, Whitby at Mr. W. F. Thom- pson's on Sunday. Mrs. G. Webster spent the week in Toronto, returning on her son Charles, Mrs. Webster and family. J _Mré, E. Dunn and Mrs, I. Jackson, Oshawa and Mrs. J. Christie, Brook- lin-at Mrs. I. Mitchell's on Thursday. Miss Jean McClintock and Miss R. Sunday with |- our efforts must 'be directed toward operation is the training of ex-serviee assisting in the re-adjustment of this men in tourist technique. -Some 150 'post-war period, so that all will have of these men have been taking 'a a fair living in conditions in which it special course along these lines pro- will be a pleasure to ilve. vided by the Department. ' It is a grand féeling to be able to The ebjective of the Department is sit down with your neighbor, whether to make: the tourist business an_all- he be farmer," butcher or baker and the-year-round project. . Skiing and have real confidence that he would Jo Other winter sports arc in their na- his utmost to 'help you if you needed tural element in Canada. him. ' Another group of editors will enjoy With 'this thought in mind, I woul like to read you a poem by Edgar Guest, entitled, "I'irst "Names" Acquaintance calls for dignity. You never know The man on whom the terms of pomp you feel you must bestow, Prof. William Joseph Wise may be your friend, but still, You are not certain of the fact, til you can call him Bill, But hearts grow warm and lips grow kind, and all the shamming ends, When you are in the company of good old first-name friends. And men are one in friendship and always light of heart. So let .us live, and laugh, and love, -until our sun. decends, 5 And share the joyous comradeship of they can see the glory of our autumn tints, ] Col. Welsh enlivened his address by two excellent stories. Perhaps the one that will be best remembered was rick Kelly. Mr. R. B. Smallman presented in 1 happy fashion the thanks of the meet- ing toxCpl. Welsh, whose career had been one of colorful action, that fitted him so well for his duties as Minister of Travel and Publicity. Mr. Leslie Smith, President of On- tario County Federation of Agricul- ture, moved a vote of thanks to the Business Men's Association for their entertaimment; and to the ladies for the splendid dinner they had provided. in the community on Sunday. Many from here attended the 'De- coration service at Prince Albert on Sunday afternoon. The farmers who attended the Bus: iness' Men's Banquet in. Port Perry had g mostenjoyable time, and great- ly appreciate the entertainment. BE At afaad om n---- MANCHESTER] Last Wednesday afternoon about fifteen ladies accepted the invitation to' join Raglan, Ashburn and Pros- ct Women's Associations at Myrtle nited Church, There was a splend- id program, each' Society contribut- ing two numbers, Mr. Saywell gave an instructive talk on Mission Work and the Myrtle ladies served a deli- cious lunch. © We congratulate the Myrtle congregation upon their new- ly decorated Church. '»Misses Dorothy. McCartney and Joyce McKee have gone to Lacarno Thn, Haliburton .for the summer mon- ths. t Mrs. John Moore is visiting rela- tives in Toronto, . fou Kinsman, Toronto called on Friends "7 MANCHESTER All roads seemed to lead to beau- tiful Pine Grove Cemetery last Sun- honest first-name friends, So neighbors, I welcome you to this little get-together with the hope that each of us' will leave in the best pos- hold. ol : gible spirit of co-operation. vo M, i: ding. has purchased a : : new Studebaker Truck. ToT ~~ WS Vk ail Murs, C. Gerrow, Stouffville, visited Mr. Gordon Reesor introduced thi Mrs. W, I. Crosier over the week-end. men at the head table. Among them jue Services will be held on Sunday, was Mr. T. K. Creighton, M.L.A., who June 20th. at. 7.30 p.m. Mr. Young spoke briefly and appreciatively of yi ho the Saker an Yoel] in 1 4 bers will be given by Mr. anc rs. the good work of the Business Mc "Oswald Croxall and Mr. C. Coombe, and the happy response by the farm- A very cordial invitation is extended ers of the district. to all interested to attend. 3 A ¥ 1 nN : An entrancing half hour's enter- = The Sunday School picnic will be held at Geneva Park on Saturda sp . 8, I. Rod- : D y tainment was put on by Mr. 8. L. afternoon, June 28th, Mr: Harold way and Sons who showed just how Reesor has arranged an attractive the magical tricks were performed and left you as much in the dark as ever, "The quickness of "the hand deceives the eye." The performers were heartily applauded. : The highlight of the evening's pro- gram was the address by Hon, G. A. program of sports and suitable prizes will be given. Pack your lunch bas- ket and join -the children in an after- noon of fun: Mr. and Mrs, Peter Christie and little daughter of Baltimore, are with Mr. Fred Christie. - / The Sunshine Club will meet at Lhe home .of Vera Howsam on Friday (continued on col, 5) J Welsh, D.8.0., Minister of Travel guanine at 7.00 p.m. - / Port Perry Business Men Hon. G. A. Welsh, D.S.0., Minister of So far as we can remember - the and Publicity. Mr. Welsh was intro- viewpoint it was shown how greatly | 1 Ontario hospitality in the Fall, when' that of the boy whose name was Pat-| day where Decoration Services were Our Sunday School Thank Offer-. SAMUEL FARMER Editor and Publisher Three P. S. Honoured. One of the most pleasant events that Port Perry people have witnessed took place in the High School Assem- bly Hall en Monday evening, The occasion was the Testimonial and Pre- sentation given by the Board of Edu- cation to three retiring teachers of the Public School---Miss. Eunice "Harris, Miss Gertrude Stovin, and Miss May Walker, "Many Port Pery citizens were pre- sent to do honour to the ladies. In addition there were a number of visi- tors, including, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Hutchison, Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, all of Whitby; and Mr. Fred Allin, of Toronto, . The Chairman of the Board, Mr. H. L. Durkin, presided at this gathering and welcomed the citizens and visitors in-a brief address.' A delightful musical program in- terspersed the many expressions of dppreciation which these present voiced. Those providing this enter- tainment were Messrs, Wesley Jack- son, Bruce Gerrow, and. Ted Griffen; instrumentalists, and Mrs. Ellen Dob- son, vocalist, with Mrs, J. I. Jackson at the piano. Of course -the purpose of the gath- ering was to do honour to the retiring teachers, and to that end the follow- ing addresses were read and presen- tations 'made. To Miss Eunice Harris this address the presentation nmiade by Mrs+Z. .M. Jackson, ' To Miss Eunice Harris: Dear Friend: | It has always seemed as though you Jwere a permanent part of the teaching staff of Port Perry Public School. In- deed it is hard to realize that the years have "slipped by so quickly and so quietly. As with all other blessings, I'we wish that good teachers (of which you have been one of the best) could go on forever. But apparently that is impossible; and the time has come , when you have to relinquish your good , work, and the Public School and the 'Board of Education lose the services of a relinble and eflicient teacher. We thank you for your continued good work during the past thirty-eight years. Your unassuming self-pos- session and kindly manmmer have in themselves been an lasting lesson in self-control--a lesson greatly néeded to-day. I | "Hundreds- of Port Perry children will live to bless your guidance in education and life principles. Please accept this gift as memen- to of past years of service and as an expression of kindly regard from the Port Perry Board of Education, | (Signed) H. L. Durkin, Chairman t R. D. Woon, Secretary. | Port Perry Board of Education. i To Miss Gertrude Stovin this ad- "dress was read by Mr. Mansell Ger- row, and the -presentation made by 'Mr. S. Farmer. fo 22 To Miss Gertrude Stovin: "Dear Friend: . i This is the time to remember and record the years of untiring and cap- able service which you have given to the people of Port Perry---and their children, . . | At some time or other most of our 'boys and girls, young men and women {have been in your cheerful classroom, where flowers bloomed, and received (training, not only "in the three R's; but in'those wider duties of citizenship. During war time you encouraged practical expressions of patriotism, and the Junior Red Cross, (under your leadership) did "its bit." Accurate scholarship, good citizen- ship, Christian character, and broad vision have been your objectives for the children committed to your care and guidance, and many, very many, have lived to thank you for this early training, - We are glad you will still be with us as a. citizen of Port Perry. We wish you many years of happy life. As tangible expression of our good- "will please accept this gift. (Signed) ' H. L. Durkin, Chairman i R. D:. Woon, Secretary. | Port Perry Board of Education. was read by Mr. Alymer Cawker and] * Teachers w Presentations by Port Perry Board of Education to Teachers Retiring from the teaching profession. To Miss May Walker this address was read by Mr. Ronald Peel and the presentation made by Mr. R. B. Small- man, To Miss Ii. May Walker: Dear Friend: We remember with pride the pro- nouncement of Inspector R. A. Hutch- ison that "Miss May Walker was the best primary teacher in South On- tario." z "The little folk that you. mothered thought so,too. What a host of those very young boys -and girls passed through your hands, and what a train ing they had in self-help, and in the art of living together, You taught them so many important things in those formative years, How to use their heads and their hands. How to develop habits of tidiness and clednliness. And you did it in such a kindly way. that the youngsters used to go home and proudly tell their par- ents that "Miss Walker says ------" and that settled the matter. We are sorry that ill health broke into your teaching years; but many of the older scholars of those past school days, have reason to be thank- ful for your guidance. - As a token of gratitude and an ex- pression of good will kindly accept this gift. It will remind you of years ' of good service in Port Perry Public School. i (Signed) ) ) H. L. Durkin, Chairman R. D. Woon, Secretary. Port Perry Board of Education. - NOTE ~The presentation in each case was a lovely cameo broach, They were all the same and of a quality that will make them greatly treas- ured not only for their association of happy remembrance; but for their intrinsic value as gems of the cameo art. iach of these' teachers made happy response to the kindly thoughts ex- pressed, and, in reminiscent mood, told of their contact with pupils, and the fine co-operation of the teaching Staff and the Board of Kducation. There were many addresses in ad- dition to the felicitations expressed by those making the presentations. Qut- standing was the contribution by Mr, Roy Cornish, Principal of the Public School, part of which we here reprint. Mrs Chairman, Honoured Guests, Members of the Board of Education, Ladies and Gentlemen: : The Board of Education has very graciously given to me as Principal of yeur school, this opportunity to speak to you on this very unique and outstanding occasion. I greatly thank the Board of Education for this hon- our. I have often voiced my praise of these threa~lady teachers to per- senal friends, rate-payers and parents but the opportunity of doing so in ed itself. That is one of the reasons I welcome thiss opportunity. g No. doubt every Principal of a school entertains certain requisites, of a good teacher, which he hopes to see in each individual on his staff. Allow nie to enumerate some of these Gual- ities, which we deem necessary to comprise a smooth-functioning, suc- cessful, and efficient school. Briefly they are acedemic qualifications, per- sonality, adaptibility, co-operation, continuous service, character. The last iterh of which I wish to speak is character. The influence of this supreme requisite of a good tea- cher is obvious. I roughly. estimate that" each of these ladies has taught about one thousand two hundred girls and boys. © To-day these girls and: boys are citizens of the world, Min- isters, doctors, lawyers, nurses, tea- chers, farmers, business people, mem- bers of parliament, in fact they are in almost every conceivable profession. To-day, some are citizens in~Eurppe, The British Isles, in practically every state. of the Union, to the south of us, in every province of the Domin- ion, as far away as New Zealand, and. abrador and even the Yukon and Alaska to the north, * I venture to 'say that the vast ma- jority are living right here "in Port Perry and its surrounding district. Ladies and gentlemen these fine tea- chers, or you, or-1 may give advice or wise counsel hut we may be misunder- stood, We might even preach a ser- mon but we may be mis-quoted; but one thing stands. alone, unmistak- ably clear, sure and steadfast, name- ly "What. we are," Character. . . Never, could they, or you; or i, compute or know what influence they have bestowed upon this vast host of girls and boys. What a contribution!/ : 7 7 continued on col, 1 ; Public has never heretofore present-.-