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Several sums frofu RY, fea ,000, have immedi "Voir ; a: Ta. pms, Barrister, Port , Dec, 14.-- Baron Rother "hew Ait Minister, in Vy "Mabe skal me'to ea precise statéiment of our Bir : i question of reprisals far {ofemost.. At the air we are Whaldliastedly in fa- He is our daty to: avenge tlie nurder of 'innocent :women and ildren. As the enemy el-ct, eye "and a tooth for a tooth --=and in'this respect we "shall strive for a ¢ and satisfying retaliation: dendarff, proclaistis this a ations, suggesting that the pulation Tequglly 1s amatk $s along 'with the fighting We detest this doctrine, "to be grossly immiozal war off learn in this, as in the larger thnags,' that outrgges op the civilian populas {tion of His co try de not pay." © Late Retirrns give the Union Government a majority of 47 which will be increased to over|. by the overseas 8ol- The Congtegation of St. Son 5 Presbyterian 'Church; Port Perry, onaditiously moved to increase the i salary 'of Rev. W.H. Black by s 200.00 per year. . The Annual Church of the Ascen- sion. celebration of ~ Christmas Service will take place on Sunday dex. It is also expected there will Be a celebration of the Holy Com fuhion of eleven o'clock. = Fo Horvax Girrs, the Newest, Prettiest and Best ever' offered iq Port Perry, ga to Mr, I. R. Bentley's. "EF Pott Perry Christmas Fair ae ofiexbiibit of thes Bast pro- Eg mises fo be a record breaker. Judging"by the result of the vote in Port Perry the Women's organ- ) izdtion. was mot, , complete- than 1 Season at Sarvie Bros, ad heir" Holiday Stock is. grand, » chofee; dainty and exclusive as re- 3 #acds. variety, and completeness, ' "and the prices are such asto be 0 hin _ the reach of all. See their advertisement i in other columus, *Hoviiy Cugsr.--See Mr. Short's Holiday Advertisement. He bas put it within' the reach of all to have a right Merry Christmas' for be has opened out a vast assortment of such cheer as tends to sccure Merry Christmas times, and bis prices erej Just right. > Fon SOMETHING. 'WORTH WHILE 0 present toa relative or friend go to Mr. LR: Bentley's "The Germans already havebepid bbtain fats and other sorely need. at Russia, according | fon teaching. Petrograd : Sich, of Se. Louis, | staff of Join F Stev: 14; --Bol- iave taken over the ¢ thi Baron Rothmere's statement was loudly cheered. BLACKSTOCK The New Year's entertainment in the Town Hall, Blackstock on Januury, 1, 1918. will provide the {ollowing: excellent talent for the programy Miss Pearl O'Neil, Toranta; Blocutionist and Vocalist; Bownnwilo Orchestta, under the Headership pf Mr. C. C Langer, A. L: C-M.7 "will provide music in cluding' Salos, Duets, Trios, with Mandofit; Binjo, abd Guitar. Pro gramme commence at 8 o'clock Admission--Aduts 35 cts; Children 25 cts; S. Children free. Pro. céeds in afd' of St. John's Sunday School, Special Services with Thank Oftering on Sunday, Dec. 30, at rr a.m, and 7p ------------------ Sudbury, Dec. 18.--Sir Wilfrid and party passed through Sudbury at 7 o'clock to-night. When asked in his private car if he had anything tv say through the Press to the peo ple of Qntagia he replied: "I have gnothing to say," and immediatly in- quired: the Jatest election returns, "When informed that the Opposition had only one seat west of the Great Lakes, Sic Wilfrid exclamed: "In credible! 'Wihrat report' is that?" He was informed that it was the down and later express. ed the fi surprise at the ve- {urns from the West. He told the Canadisp Press correspondent that public maa in Canada has re~ ceived the ovations of the pablic that Sir. Wilrid had on his Western trip. Sebalor Casgrain was dum- founded with the Western returns Hartly Dewart was in the party and went East to Ottawa,where the party will arrive Wednesday morn. ing. Sir Wilfrid was most cheerful and pleasant, SCUGOG C COUNCIL Met Saturday last last, "Members all present except Mr. James Davey, Minutes of last meeting read and adopted.' { On motion of Mr. John Plough- man, 'the Treasurer was instructed to pay Mr. Wm. Brow#, $11 wire fence bonus; Mr, Wm, Brown, $1.37for #13 rods wire fence; Mr, = Oh wotion of Mt. Geo Snastuitn, the Council Extended the time for 16r. to refurn his Roll to next meeting of the Cenucil, ion-of -Mr. Jolin Plough- meémbefs of (he Local Hasllir fir. H. Fralick, Reach, and resided all bis life" on the family homestead, and wa youngest son "of 'the late - Isaac Turner, who was one 'of Reach's most and successful pioneer Deceased wag, industrious , honorable; and ener. getic, 'snd was notad Jor his recti- tude itr-all transactions and his word was as' good as his bond and he and he never failed' to meet all estimable farmers... finangiak transactions proniptly and ! He was likewise a general favorite with discharge them - hohorably.. The LATE. FRED. Ton all, and was identified 'with bevo-| Jett and fraternal Socigliss and prorogative of "his opinions; 'was! ah Anglican in taith: and a staunch Conservative and took great inter- What makes his sudden departure more lamantable, he was on his wedding est in 'matters political, tour at the time having only a few days belore became the husband of a Port Perry's popular young lady, Besides his disconsolate and ami- able four brothers and rhree sisiers survive. C. E. Turner, Vancouver, B.C." Joseph] Turner, Nelson, B.C, Wn Turnefy Vancouver, 'B C.; Robert Turner, Kolfe River, Min.; Mrs Jonn Boe; B. C.; Mrs. Gordon Main, Winnipeg, and Mrs, Dungt Robertson, Shriley. widow Vancosvcr, " The Funeral-on Sunday last, took place from 'the residence of his father.ins<law, John Raymes, Port Perry, to iia Pine Grove Cem- etery, Rev. Mr. Black, and Rev Mr. Mr. Elliott officiating. a member of. King Edward L.O.L, and Old England Lodge Sons of Englacd, he buried with the honors these Orders, the of these Lodges turned out in large numbers io pay final tribute of respect to the departed one, was of brethern The floral offerings being magnifiaent and appropriate.' Ht 3h £ rhe % THE LATE MRS, THOS. HOPE The late Mrs. H Hope was a long resident the Township of Reach, and was twice married, her first husband . being the fate William Wildman, one Reach's foremost and most enterptising and suéress- ful farmers. As Mrs. Wildman she was much esteemed by all having a the pleasure of her acquaintance; was a loving wife 'and a 'kind and indalgent mother ; an exemplary and consistent member of the Meth- odist Church and much devoted to her belcved Zion. She was the triotism snowed undef by setvatives: dnd' Labi cou ntry, at least 51 "mem| Increased When. electiohs are held. ' * Ontario did its share Union suppéiters in al ings, and id af Least mén electéd as 4 of Kent, and Diinoan | ard of Unlonism ifi'a 1 was Teniarkalle, Wes Lakes Sir Wilts two: seats-- Provence and one in, British Being a | peg supported a 13,000 mado: view of thé kize compares well mother of a large and highly inteli-{-¥ gent family whom she lived. to see settled and in good circumstances,|? although widely scattered through land. ° Five sons | an daughters - survive, Messrs. oh Duke, aud Richard Wildman i 3 Ed. A Oshawa; Mrs, Tace, U, Si Mrs, G, Kight and Mgs R: Corbman, Utica; and ¢ Mrs. Wm. Spence, Port Perry, and Mrs. Thos. Bartley, Greenbank. A |of Ge sister, Mrs, Holtby in the Us Sa also sotvives. : p Ee