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ES ] AL AMAA a = PELE or A Sm ea | Vv. corsage of pink roses and the "mighty Published by SAMUEL FARMER ESTATE Notes ard VANITY Perhaps, there are few evils more common than that which we call van- ity. But before we get too deeply into this, it might be wise to see what the large dictionary has to say about vanity. "Vanity is the want of real value-- hollowness, worthlessness, overween- ing pride in ones own appearance, qualities, gifts, achievements," and there 'is a lot more along the same line. : In Paul Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Pro- gress" is described a place called Vanity Fair, the market place in the town of Vanity. Here all things bought and sold are things "of vain pleasure and idle show. Thackeray carried the idea a little further in his book called "Vanity Fair". The heroine, Becky Sharpe is a creature of vanity, intelligant and accomplished but above all else, vain, The degtruc- tion she works in the lives of all those associated with her and the ruin she brings down upon herself are all the result of this one great evil, But vanity is common to all of us. Men are accustomed to thinking of women as being all too often 'vain' creatures and the cosmetic trade and the stylists and the modistes and the beauty parlours-all cater to this well- paying weakness that is 'sometimes spoken of as "girlish vanity' even though ijt is restricted neither by age. nor clime. But, women are well aware that they have no monopoly on vanity. Just think %of all the vain glorious tales and exploits of the male which their dainty feminine ears have suffered. since the time of Adam. Tell a woman that the female is vain and she will simply smile in the sure knowledge that she knows well the vanity of the male. As a matter of fact, women have capitalized on just this very male weakness to lure the skittish male in- to assuming responsibilities that he would gladly forestall, * No, vanity is not necessarily a bad thing. * However, it is considered bad form - and so we have many tricks to hide our vanity which is nonetheless real. The over-modest girl is really very vain . . . she imagines everybody is looking at her all the time . . . The chap who won't listen to the other. fellow's opinion is really very vain . . . he thinks that nobody's opinion can be as good as his ... so why bother with them? Politicians who seek public approbation are often using politics as an excuse to exer- cise great vanity. As -a matter of fact, politics tends to attract vain peo- ple . . . and much that' they say and do is said and done to draw attention to themselves . . . not in the public good. ; Up to a point all of us can be vain ...beyond a point vanity is a dangerous thing both for the in- dividual end for the people, with! whom he associates. The history. of Becky Sharpe is .a pfetty accurate history of what happens when vanity is carried beyond what is reasonable. When we get an exaggerated idea ai + 2 SURAT 3 NE AYRE TE SEF AUBERT LT A BU fee pa DERG Ray Comments of our own importance and our own | worth, things start happening . . . {we lose our understanding of human nature for we ourselves have become the centre of things . . :: we lose our value because we are too much ab- sorbed in. empty show and praise and appearance. Our life grows warped and we twist the lives of those around us to add to our own sense of well- being and achievement. , Vanity cloaks itself in terms of am- bition, of industry, of activity, of energy and 'go-getting' and you can always determine whether these things are really vanity in disguise by asking . . . dre they directed to do- ing good for others? If not, you have unmasked vanity ... and 'a dangerous vanity at that. : Whenever you hear anyone say "What do I get out of this?"-. . .you are listening to a person essentially vain . . . vain to dangerous degree. Call him 'Becky Sharpe' under your breath and give him a wide berth. * * = DROUGHT IN ONTARIO It is estimated that this province has suffered because of the lack of rain, $100,000,000 loss in agricultural crops. Three classes of people will feel this loss greatly. The farmer who directly depends upon his crops for his living will be the hardest hit. Rather fortunately, the farmer has enjoyed for the last ten years an un- precedented income. He has received prices for his crops hitherto unheard of; he has received recognition and help from "the government in advice and marketing that has strengthened his position considerably. For these reasons, the farmers should be able to take the drought in their stride. It is perfectly true that they will have to economize and, perhaps, Fa Adjpist their financing; but all in all the loss is inconvenient rather than fatal. Another group to suffer will be the middlemen who buy up the products of the farm for re-sale in the large markets, Their profits have been shown to be so high that we can ex- tend little sympathy to them .... as a matter of fact, they seem to make money whatever the state of the weather, A third group is that of the general consumer, the buyer of goods. This group has paid such high prices for goods throughout the. past five years that they are now so accustomed to it that it won't make any difference. Even when the crops are heavy the price doesn't come down--the excess is bought up by the government and destroyed . . . (the potato crop in the Maritimes last year) . .. the ex- cess butter). $100,000,000 loss! Yet, when we come to examine just what it does mean, it doesn't seem to be so awe inpiring. . And, anyway, the consoling thought is that, it is never what happens to us that matters . , . but only the way we react to what happens to us. Life is not measured in terms of crop fail- ure and dollars but misery as well as comfort. Greenbank Couple Choose June Wedding Greenbank United Church, decorat- bridegroom's mother crose grey with a corsage of pink roses. The brides- maids wore little. dutch hats with mittens to match. 'For travelling the bride wore a navy blue suit with navy and pink ac- cessories, and a corsage of gardenias. Mr. and Mrs. Howsam left amid showers of confetti for a honeymoon ed with Gladiolus and Snapdragons'hy motor to the U. S. A. 2 was the scene of a pretty wedding last | Saturday afternoon when Mary June, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lee, became the bride of Robert James (Keith) Howsam, son of Mr, and Mrs, W. Earl Howsam, all of Greenbank. The Rev. Thomas Wallace, assisted by the Rev. H. H." Kippen, performed the double ring ceremony, The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white satin with fitted bodice styled with nylon yoke and cape effect shoulder lines. The skirt had a panel of French em- broidered lace forming a short hoop effect. Her long veil was held in place _by a coronet headdress embroidered in seed pearls and bugle beads to match her dress. She carried a cascade bouquet of white calla lillies, Her attendants were Mrs. Lloyd Weldon, = Stouffville, sister of the bridegroom as matron of honour, and Miss Jean Bray of Raglan, and the Misses Marina and Helen Lee, sisters of the bride, who were all dressed alike in-rose orchid faille taffeta and carried cascade bouquets of white roses and carnations. o Mr. Harold Howsam brother of the bridegroom, was best man and the ushers were Mr, Lloyd Weldon, of Stouffville, and Mr. Elwood Lee, of Walkerton. A quartette consisting of Mr, and Mrs. George Beare, and Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Ward, sang, "O Perfect Love" 'and during the signing of the register sang, 'Because' secompaniid at the organ by Mrs. Ernest Phair, A.T.C.M. The reception was held on the lawn at the home JE he bride's Jarents with about 116 guests present. Girl friends of the bride who served were: Miss Shirley Beadle, Oshawa; Miss Audrey Cook, "Myrtle Station; Miss Eleanor DeNure Port Perry; Miss Marilyn Baird, Saintfield; Miss Noreen McMillan, Greenbank; and Miss Beryl Cook, Port Perry. The bride's mother wore navy with \ + Toronto, Guests were present from Oshawa, Walkerton, Stouffville, Stony Creek, and surrounding districts, including the bride's grandmother, Mrs. W. J. Cook, of Myrtle Station, who is in her 86th year. ' Mr. and Mrs. Howsam will near Greenbank. er reside + Cub News ! Hey! Watch that Sunburn! Are we excited! Sure, we go to Camp Sam- ac on Friday evening at 6.30 for two days, returning Sunday evening. + Are'the boys busy, look at this, At our last meeting you should have seen ithe signals flashing back and forth on the school campus--those flags were really moving. In the basement Garnet Warriner received his 2nd Star, Freddie Roman passed his Compass and first aid making it pos- sible for his 2nd star at our next meeting, ©. Olive Boyd passed his Book Bal- ance Cleanliness and so gets his first Star; Norm Hubbard, ger Crane, Don FPopert,, Pete Lawrence, passed the ball throwing test; Du.. Elford, his Cleanliness; David Rider his. Com- pass and first aid. ; They tell us they are starting to excavate for the new Scout Hall right away (Hooray). * 3 p A Pe RECITAL {On Thursday, June 23rd, at 8.15 p.m., in the Uni Church, the piano upils of Mrs, J. E. Jackson, A.T.C.M., RIT, and Miss Kathleen Day, will ive their annual recital. They will Eg assisted by voeal pupils of Mrs. Elsie Dobson, A.T.C.M., A silver col- lection will be taken in aid of the , Memorial Recreation Centre Fund. wr june23 3 PRESTR -les Aubrey Bathie, son of Mrs. IL. AIA ANT Nal &% 2 SIE ta church seats were fairly well occupied' to listen to Mr. H. Rose who preached on the day's theme "Fathers". We must not forget to voice our praise to the Father's Choir when they ren- dered their numbers in fine form un-' der the direction of Mrs, Byron Holtby. Mr. Rose asked everyone ranging in age from five to eighty to gather early at the "church Thursday night. His ambition is to aim at renovating the church grounds, so please bring along a shovel, hoe, rake and a few sandwiches. . Last Wednesday afternoon Murs. Ganton Webster acted as hostess to the members and visitors of the Woman's Association when the June meeting was held at her home. Mrs. Durham presided in her usual good manner at the starting point of 2.30. After the commencement hymn, Mrs, Burnsell Webster led in prayer, fol- lowed by Scripture reading by Mis. B. Holtby. Roll call was answered by a favorite hymn. Mrs. Murray Holtby contributed a paper as topic outlined on Esther. A piano instru- mental "Bless This Home" was played by Mrs. Bruce Holtby, which sounded "moreish." Mrs. Les Smith acted as soloist, who sweetly sang, "On Jesus, | Lord and Saviour," It was encour- ing to note that the majority remem- bered to bring along the many useful articles of clothing to pack in the bale, and more have been promised. Mrs. H.. Holtby, secretary, read re- port of previous meeting, also a thank you note from Mrs. L. Beacock. Other business items were booked to discuss at the Church Board meeting next week. After the closing exercises, all enjoyed the attractive salad plate, combined with delicious cake and tarts.. This all created a social end- ing to the day's hot temperature." Sunday School picnic in Uxbridge Park, on Saturday, June 25th, leaving the church at 1.30. Phone Les Smith if you have no transportation; phone Les, too, if anyone has extra car space. Please bring your own dishes, lunch basket, also that bathing suit from the moth balls, and come along. GWEN A. MONTGOMERY, B.A. On Friday, June '10th, the Univer- sity of Toronto, conferred the Bach- elor of Arts degree upon Miss Gwen Montgomery who, though only 21 years old, ranked seventh in her class in the four-year course in Honour Philosophy at Victoria: College. Miss Montgomery is contemplating postgraduate courses in Anthropology at Chicago University where her father once did postgraduate work in Oral Surgery and Exodontia, Miss Montgomery is the daughter of Dr, and-Mrs. R, J. Mongomery, St. Clair Avenue, Toronto. Her grand- father, Edward Montgomery, will be remembered as the postmaster at Blackstock for many years, ~~ -- Dr. Helen Peel Becomes Bride of Austin Bathie Rev. W. C. Smith officiated at a very pretty wedding at the home of Mr: and Mrs. J. H. Sanderson, on Saturday, June 18, when their grand- PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 23rd, 1949 BASEBALL | At the Sunday morning service the! Port Seniors breezed to their fifth Prospect | win without a loss at the fair grounds Friday. night when Bolsover went home on the short end of an 11 to 6 count, Glen Demara started on the slab for the Seniors and gained credit for his second victory, but needed help from Bill Harper in the fourth when the visitors loaded the sacks on three successive singles. Port escaped with 1 run as the first batter to face Harper flied out to right field and the next,2 went down on. strikes. Port combed the offerings of West- cott for 3 runs in the first, second and fourth innings and 2 in the fifth, Martyn and Harper shared the hit- ting honours for the homesters with 3 each while Johnson's 8 singles were responsible for 4 of his team's 6 runs. R. H. E. Bolsover ............... 140 100-- 6 9 3 Port Perry ..... 330 32x--11 11 6 The line-up-- Bolsover--McPherson, 3b; Webber, cf; Westcott, p; Johnson, 1b; Harris, 2b; McGilvary, If; Ross, ¢; Grant, ss; Lytle, rf. \ Port Perry--DeShane, cf; Healey, 1b; Martyn, ss; Harper, 2b; M. De- mara, ¢; Williams, If; G. Demara, p; 3 Whitmore, 3b; Christie, rf; Reader, rf, Behind the 2 hit twirling of Hope Miller, Stouffville handed Fort Seniors their first setback of the season at Stouffville, Monday night by the score of 6tol, Miller was master all the way as he set the Port batters down in order in every inning but the fifth, when Har- per and Demara both singled to man- age the loser's only run. : Bill Harper, on the mound for the Seniors, was hit fairly hard as four of the winner's hits went for extra bases. Stouffville won the affair in the very first chapter. A walk, Hassard's triple followed by a double by Miller; and the only 2 miscues of the game accounted for 8 runs. They added singletons in the second, fifth and sixth to complete their total, Hassard proved the big swatter for daughter, Dr. Helen Marie Peel, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Peel became the bride of Austin Char- Mrs, Garnet Cochrane who was a surgical patient in Oshawa hospital, W. Laslatt, and the late Mr. H. A. Bathie, of Rossland, B.C. The wedding music was played by Mrs. W. C. Smith. Before the cere- mony, Mr. Fred R. McIndoo, of Ida, uncle of the bride, sang "I'll Walk Beside You" and during the signing of the register, Mrs. Oscar S. Beare sang "Through the years." and fruit sent from the W. A. anc JJother nice friends. These all proved a joy to receive. She also appreciated the many visitors who called for a. brief bed-side chat. i Mr. Geo. McClintock accompanied! Kenneth, to Toronto on Sunday to visit with 'Miss Jean. McClintock. Mr. and Mrs. John Bray were among the relatives who attended the How- sam -and Lee church wedding in Greenbank recently. The bride, given in marriage by her father, looked charming in a gown of white brocaded taffeta trimmed with pearls, with sweetheart neck- line, fitted bodice and full skirt. Her full length veil cascaded from a circlet of pearls. She carried a show- er bouquet of American Beauty roses. boys, of Willowdale, spent the week- end at the home of her mother, Mrs. Geo. Smith and brother Lloyd. Sunday guests at home of Mr. Mrs. Jack Holtby, were Mr, and Mrs. S. Fisher and family, of Ashburn, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Flepry and Gary, of Oshawa. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mus. Miss Miriam Peel attended her sis- ter as bridesmaid and was gowned in pale blue brocaded taffeta. She wore a matching halo trimmed with an ostrich plume and carried a shower bouquet of pink roses. Miss Mary Sanderson, of London, cousin of the bride, was flower girl, dressed in pink taffeta with matching halo trimmed with rosebuds and carried a nosegay of blue carnations. : Donald R. Dewar, R. C. A. F,, of Edmonton, cousin of the groom was best man. ' Receiving at -a lawn reception at her home, the bride's mother wore a gown of turquoise crepe with black| accessories and corsage of pink roses. She was assisted by Mrs. H. Davis, cousin of the groom, wearing a gown of green printed crepe and corsage of gardenias, Following the reception, the bride and groom left on a motor trip to British Columbia, the bride travelling in a taupe suit with brown accessories and corsage of roses. On their re- turn, the happy couple will reside in Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Corner, of Col- umbus; Mr, and Mrs. New and Muriel of Saintfield. ) Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hill, of Black- stock, spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. L. Beacock. Surely no one would be guilty of grumbling about the weather if it happened to rain. "oor ---- W. M. S. The afternoon Auxiliary of the Woman's Missionary Society held its last meeting for the summer months, on Tuesday, June 14th in the United Church, with the president, Mrs, Thompson, in charge of the opening worship service and of the business Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Stevens and; and ; the evening with his. triple plus a pair of singles and a walk. Pitcher Miller wishes to express her thanks for love-'4ided his own cause with a base knock ly gifts, fragrant flowers, many eases along With his double. R. H. E. Port Perry .......000 010 0--1 2 2 Stouffville ............ 310 011 x--6 9 0 The line-up-- Port Perry--DeShane, cf; Healey, 1b; Martyn, ss; Harper, p; M. Demara Mr. and Mrs. Horace Webster and son 'e; Aldred, If; Christie, rf; Cawker, 3b; Naples, 2b; Williams, If; Reader, rf. "Stouffville-- Prgcenko, ¢; Minton, 1b; Nciholson, If; Hassard, 3b; Miller, p; Holden, cf; B. Schell, rf; Bagg, rf; D. Schell, 2b; Watson, ss, ' Yelverton highlighted their Garden Party last Friday evening when they triumphed over Port Perry 5 to 4 for their first victory of the season. homseters, giving up 7 hits and 4 walks while claiming 9 strike-outs. Ron Wallace toed the rubber for Port, and although his mates played arrorless ball, could not escape defeat. Rus. Corner included their daughter |yelverton bunched 5 of their 8 hit Miss Hazel Corner, of Prince Albert, {11 tha ON DANS all holly wy y Murray Lee with 2 safeties, seemed' the only Juvenile batter to solve Mec- Gill's pitches. J. Wilson and R. Malcolm divided half of their team's total hit output with 2 each, R. H. E: Port Perry ....... 100 000 3--4 7 0 Yelverton .............. 000 500 x--6 8 1 The line-up-- Port Perry--Cawker, ss; Griffen, '1b; Harrison, 2b; Lee, ¢; Hayes, 3b; Gibson, If; Mark, cf; Waldenspurger, rf; Ashbridge, rf; Wallace, p. Yelverton--G. McGill, cf; Kerr, If; J. Wilson, c; Stacey, 3b; Robinson, rf; Oaks, rf; R. Malcolm, 1b; H., Malcolm, ss; J. McGill, p; R. Kerr, 2b; Hender- son, 2b. eB -- GIRLS' SOFTBALL Port Perry. el at am Ontario (County) . Co-Operative 'Medical Services session, A special offering was taken to assist in sending a C.G.LT, leader to Summer School showed the inter- est felt in this fine branch of our work, Mrs. V. P. Stouffer favoured with a beautiful piano solo which was much enjoyed. Since our devotional theme was patriotic, Miss Stovin gave a fine talk on Canada. Then Mrs. At Yelverton, on Monday, night, the Gossard Girls, came out on top with the score 11 to 7. [Yelverton Gossards Local Man Wins Ontario Skeet The first annual meeting of the co- operative, was held in Sunderland, on June 13th. The guest speaker was ] G. Douglas Hughes, Sec.-Treas. of Co- | choice" by Igor Gruzenko. In a most operative Medical Services Federa- {interesting and enlightening way tion. . Mrs. Brock showed how the iniquitous The officers for 1949-60 are--Mike'system of Communism in his own land Boychyn, president; Russell Morrison, of Russia led Gruzenko to reveal the vice-president; Mrs. I. L. McLean, spy system which was. rampant in secretary-treas. . in Board of Directors--Mike Boychyn,| Ottawa. Our churches, and .our Christianity have a real challenge to Whitby; C. J. Dalby, Whitby; Mrs. I. L. McLean, Locust Hill; Mrs. H. L.| fight this menace of Communism. Newman, Gamebridge; G. E. Edwards, Sunderland; R. Morrison, Beaverton; thet HD- UN Cur 2s + Les Smith, Port Perry; C. F. Werry, Oshawa; W. Beath, Oshawa; Edgar tLatchem, Uxbridge; Gordon Rynard, Zephyr; T. Seymour, Whitby. Audit Committee--A. Grant, Bea- verton; Ry. Beare, Greenbank; Mrs, Arthur Brock gave a resumé of the second half of the book "This was my The: Business Men's Association has set up a Chevrolet Car Draw Com- mittee: Cliff Love, chairman; Bill Beare, secretary; Walt. Milton, treas- A." R. Bradley, = Whitby; - Harper |urer, J. J. Gibson, Merle Letcher, ad- Newman, Gamebridge; Mrs, oy | visors, * Leask, Greenbank; Mrs, E, Gorrell,| This committee will handle the draw Sunderland. on the Chevrolet Car donated by Mr. Harold Archer, proceeds of which are all to go ot the Recreation Centre, Let's get behind them everybody! The Co-operative is progressing and will soon be a live organization in the county. THEY TACKLE BIG JOBS | Championship i Mr. Arthur Brock and other mem- bers of the Oshawa Skeet and Gun Club, attended the championship tournament held in Barrie over the week-end, and Mr. 'Brock won the On- tario Championship for 1949, with the high score of 99 points out of a possible 100. For winning the individual shoot he and for the two man team he won a beautiful engraved silver graphy with a score of 197 out of a possible 200. Skeet shooters from all parts of On- tario attended this meet. Mr, Brock attained a Very remarkable score, which will be the envy of most sheet shooters. 'The conimunit; gratulations on his skill and good marksmanship. TURN TO PAGE 6 FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS offers con- | | vilized man, yl & snp COMMITTEE HEADQU nt Ca TN Sr AA 07 52, ; I Lt lat ¢ 5 7, ~ f Pe eal Watch your label; it tolls whem your $2.00 per year in advance. Se. single copy. Authorized as Second Class Mail Have you Invested in Youth? ARTERS at CANADIAN "BANK OF COMMERCE. Town Hall Renovation Fund....$400.78 Aileen Parker 7... 25.00 Mrs. Herb, Hope ... 5.00 Alonzo Williams 10.00 Car draw ticket Headquarters Community Centre Report Additional Subscriptions Port Perry Star ........... Mrs. M: M. Boyd, Ottawa ........ Blue Ray Chapter, No. 238, Order of the Eastern Star 101.32 Only 23 More Weeks Until CAR DRAW DEC.9 How many Tickets did you Sell This Week? Beare's Garage County Equalized Assessment up (Oshawa Times-Gazgette) Ontario County Council started the June session at the Court House in Whitby on Tuesday morning and members doffed their coats in defer- ence to the heat and the weighty agenda before them. Warden W. H. Westney welcomed council and intro- duced Rev. H. G. Crozier of Whitby, who conducted the devotional service. Mr. Crozier drew inspiration for his address from the gospel of St, Mat- thew, reminding his listeners of the high honor and dignity of their office and adjuring them to "Let your light so shine that men may see your good works." After a brief review of the work before the Council, Warden Westney instructed County Clerk Wm. G. Man- ning to deal with communications. The reading of these letters and re- ports occupied the balance of the morning session, The first report of importance was on a survey of the county jail by As- 'sistant Inspector S. E. Sough tender- 'ed to Sheriff Bascom by the Depart- 'ment of Reform Institutions. The inspection was made in May, 1949, shortly after the discovery of partly sawn bar in a wash room window pre- vented a jail-break, A bill of $182.40 was received re- presenting costs of repairs and ad- ditional protection suggested by the 'the attempted escape. Screens of inner mesh were placed on windows [opening into the street, so that con- {traband such as "hack saw blades could not be passed through to prison- ers and the jail door steel-clad, to ward off frontal attack presumably. Metal cups have been in use in the jail for some time, and the inspector recommended that the china plates, bowls and conveniences in the cells he replaced with metal type as soon as possible, County Home Inspected L. E. Ludlow, supervisor of Homes for the Aged, forwarded a report from the Fire Marshall's office detail- ing fire hazards present at the Whitby Home, and giving 21 recommenda- tions for the better protection of the aged residents, Steel fire escapes were found to be faulty, with the steel ladder from the last stage to the ground inoperable. It was recommended that these be re- placed by steel stairs, and that drop type windows opening onto escapes be replaced with reached by stationary steps, Many other faults were found and recorded, and it was recommended that a metal canopy be placed over cook stoves, that the eight feet high valves on fire hode be lowered to five feet, that fire doors be made of fire resistant materials and be self closing. The inspector also found that the outbuildings, annex and barn were without fire extinguishers and recom- mended suitable protection for each. Where hose was found to be too short to reach all rooms, it was suggested that they be made a proper length. Solicitor Recommends Mercy Ordered by council to collect a hos- pital bill from J. Noble, Pickering, who was reported to have received aid from the county while able to make his own payments, W. J. Hare, sol- icitor, made a lengthy report askin for further instructions. ' Mr. Hare said in" his report that many things had bred a distrust of county officials in the mind of Mr. Noble, chief of these was friction be- tween the Pickering man and the township assessor. The belligerent attitude of Mr. Noble could be correct- ed by an "understanding approach to his problems, thought Mr. Hare. , Mr. Hare was convinced that Mr. Noble had no intention of avoiding payment, but would need a little more * Jerry McGill tossed neat ball for the inspector to prevent a recurrance of time to improve his financial position, ; Stamps for Farmers Township officials were reminded that failure to purchase insurance stamps for all employees, part time for not, made the municipality liable to a penalty. Some who employed farmers as part time help thought the fact that farmers would not collect insurance made them exempt to this tax. © Perth Favors Lash "Copy of a recommendation from Perth County to the Minister of Jus- tice was read. Members of that council were appalled at the current disregard for our judicial system and the increasing crime wave. They recommended that the criminal code be amended for crimes carrying a penalty of 10 to 20 years and that 5 and 10 with lashes be substituted. (Continued on page 4) Joe Smallwood doesn't seem to stead of promising they wouldn't get something, he should have promised they would . . . there's no difference except one lands you in court and the other in parliament, * * * * South-east Asia has been recently dubbed the cradle of the new freedom movement . , . an infant crying in the night -- an infant crying for the (light . . . with no voice but a ery. * » * * The recent warm spell lends a new interpretation to the old phrase . . . 'There'll be a hot time in the old town won a beautiful Hudson Bay jacket, to-night. * » * * A newspaper man recently com- plained that Public Speaking "was a lost art in Canada . . . . after listen- ing to the speakers of the three parties we are inclined to agree that it is either lost or very much abused. * * * * Now that we have an English car, our alleyway has become a side drive. * L * » . A professor claims that our schools 'harangues. are turning out well-instructed sav- ages . . . that's a good definition of The Passing Show by '*M.A.C." The recent drought in south-west- ern Ontario has burned up three seedings of tobacco . . . prematurely smoked! * * * * The election in British Columbia shows the value of co-operation. The coalition government of Liberals and Conservatives = achieved a virtual landslide; Perhaps, the time is not fur distant when the two parties will have to do the same for Federal elections . Imagine St. Laurent and Drew going forward hand in hand. * * 0% * In the year ending 1948, in Canada we spent $40 per person for liquor. In the same year there were 251,000 automobile accidents in Canada . . . Dr. Rogers, medico-legal expert for Ontario Government says that 456% of them were caused by liquor . . . there is no greater expression of sel- (fishness and eriminal negligence than that catered to by the liquor trade. ; * * # LJ * The closer we get to the election . the more ridiculous the political When the rain doesn't come down the price of food goes up, : a casement type . RP rt API IN pa SE 3 SIT End Tar hh A Jt .