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2208664404 LOCAL NEWS The Yadies' Ald of the Metho- dist Church purpose having a Shredded Wheat Banquet on March @gth. Further particulars later, Palsy Carmichael has been visit- Ang for the past week in Whitby, and while there attended the On- gario Ladies' College Conversat. Mrs. Hugh Jack 'on Saturday afternoon' last entertdined at tea a smmmber of Uxbridge and Port Perry ¥riends, giving them 'the pleasure "of 'hearing 'Miss Grace Smith of Xondon, Eng., a talented pianiste of mote, who delighted Toronto smudiences last week, Miss Smith, =who is touring Canada, leaves next awveek en route to Vancouver, Mrs, McGrattan is visiting in Toronto. ° Mr. Clarence Henders is at home| #rom Toronto ; "lr. Robt. McGill, of Cincinnati, was in town last 'week. 1. 0. F. Concert "Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well." * That seems #o be the motto of the Foresters. A short time ago they sent out in- witations fo a free coucert to be Held in the town hall. Ow the wweuning when the congert was to have taken place one'of the leading artists 'failed to appear. But the Foresters kept faith. They located heir man; Will. White, 'who had gone to Port Hope, and on Friday might gave a concert that 'pleased ove of the biggest audiences ever packed 'into the town hall. The somic singing of Mr. White was «wneored again and again, and he provoked more laughter than you would shake a stick at, and 'the general opinion was that hie was an evening's enterfainment in himself, Miss Bigelow and Mr. McGregor pleased their hearers well. Of spouse the mainipurpose of the gathering was to explain the aims and' objects of the Order which{ :stends in the forefront of fraternal societies in Canada; and is doing good. work in helping people to amake provision for 'old age and death. The necessity and wisdom of life insurance was well set forth By the organizers. . The speakers of the ' evening, cited many dAnstances whete poverty had been 'mverted because of the insurance amoney, and many others where amisery- had 'resulted because this provision had not 'been made, © Mr. Williott, the organizer for the Order, | #8in town fo assist in building up| dhe local Court, and should nieet - with much success, as he represents = splendid and reliable society, Who Should Do It1 man has to keep his sidewalk clear sof snow, 'and in the majority of -wrases the work is pretty well done. 'But who should keep the 'crossings wean? More than one man has Jhravely dune service to the sow 'but SERIE we purchase has been made by Dr. G Coates,' The deal was closed on Tuesday afternoon, and necessarily future plans have not been heard, +l Mrs Tripp's Recital We are pleased. to learn that through the enterprise of 'Miss Alma PF. Tipp, we are going to have the pleasure of hearing the great Canadian pianist, Mr. J. D, A. Tripp, a former Port Perry) i boy, who is 'now one of the lead- ing teachers in the. Toronto Con- servatory of Music, and'is regarded as: standing very high in the musi: cal profession. He will hold a recital on Monday, March 14th, Further particulars later, The Late Richard Ashion Mr. Richard Ashton, Toronto} died on Sunday last of enlarge ment of the heatt brought on by rheumatism. His body was taken to Prince Albert for finterment. Deceased was a son-in-law of Rev Jesse Whitlock, and has' mauy relatives and friends in this locality Mrs. Geo. Stewart of the 'Public School Kindergarten Department has taken a schiool in the east end' of Toronto. Her work is" being supplied by her daughter. Miss Ri Stewart until Easter. Both Mrs, Stewart and her daughter have done good work iu the teaching profession" 'here and on Scugog Island. & Messrs. A. J. Carnegie and D. Adams were in Harcourt last week Miss Dennison is visiting in Cobourg. : Mrs CJ Pearse has returned from her trip to Cleveland and has: brought with her, 'her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and" Mrs Fraok: Lexso, Mrs. Lexso is very. much pleased with Canada, Installing Meters Mr. Tinsley has been' busy in: stalling meters. When you: are ready to have yonis put in, let Mr. J. H. Brown know. The Electric Light Department are an- xioud to get the work done as quickly 'as possible, but they also wish "to suit the convenience of of their costumers as: much as possible. A word as to the time when: it will cuit you to have 'your electric light meter put in will be} appreciated and save you a fot of bother, ©. Eriol gos Last Sunday in the Presbyterian church, Mr Mustard, Knox Cols lee student and missionary to the price is' right too: No. 1 12 inch Ha *Phone-- Offic * GROCERIES at Residence 320! Morning Prayer, 1st, sed and sth Sundays . Mrs. McK ye how A. ORCHARD month," - ; Holy Communion, rst Sunday | SIE Jes was almost es: ont with her elgthes #11 on fire, and several men, her assistance. She 'was explosion' of acetylene church last evening. The resting nicely and will reco less complications set in. 5 1 It is thought the 'dams the | i buiiding will amount to about $2,000 or $8.000, he Cannington: Glean: The church was damaged to-8u extent that it is said it is pags repair The. main walls are sprang. a fe and every part pat'ont of pa The House that . cao Built This from the Toront West, preached two very practical |? and enlightening sermons: of the | work of the society "he represents.' It is generally understood that al : MYRYLE STATION Mr. Wm. Parrott and family Greenbank, moved into our village last week, - We welcome our villige. © : wit!