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inth | Boyan ae of the" sl She sl a (Q\UCCESS and Inde- ndence.--Do not: ~ depend on what yom earn but on what you sawe. 2d-| THe Standard Bank of Cam- of their| ada can very matetially assist: you to win success and secure: independence, = STANDARD BANK OF CANADA ' that we are assured of Hydro power ourselves, the ime. policy that we can adopt is to do all we can to se- 8 like blessing for the surrounding municipalities. That | e the business of ev tepayer. It should not be the Council only, although we are pleased to intends 1g the matter up with the and Seugog Councils, and render all possible aid. TE atever extra power is taken through the Port Perry stributing. station will reduce the cost to the consumer, We do ourselves a good turn every time we say or do anything to - ~ induce our neighbours; in or out of town to use Hydro light | and power. That is the only effective way to reduce rates. - | It will really pay us all to become boosters. : po en ..A Word to Farmers ~~ The way to secute Hydro power in rural municipalities is _ very simple, and places nobody under any obligation until the : PORT PERRY BRANCH ' contracts are actually signed. The procedure is--to secure a . RH. SHORT Manacen petition (as largely signed by ratepayers as possible) asking MH HAR : the Hydro Electric Power Commission to send an engineer to Solicitor BR iniatratas. ammseneyienel investigate conditions, and to report upon the cost of instal- ling and operating by electricity the necessary equipment for --_ farm work. Such a petition should be forwarded through the Township Council to the Commission. And this petition costs 'you nothing and places neither-you nor the Council under ob- ligation whatever. It simply lets the Commission know that You are really interested, and would like to know personally Port Perry Council The first regular meeting of the Port Per Council for * 1920 was held in the Treasurer's office on ier evening. Present--James Lu Reeve. Councillors--J. mith, C; A. Rundle, Jas. Waddell, and Allan on al Nasmithe took the oath of office. . Standing Committees for the year were appointed: Finance --Messrs. Nasmith and Lucas. Nasmith. - what Hydro can do for you, and at what cost.' We understand that Mr. Geo. McMillan is circulating the petition, and it is being largely signed. 2H Conductor George Thompson, of the G.T. R., had the mis- fortune to slip on some ice last Tuesday, and as a result his "deg was broken. He was taken-to his home in Lindsay, Electric Light and Waterworks--Messrs Rundle, Roads--Messrs. Goode and Waddell. Sidewalks--Messrs. Waddell and Goode. Fire and Light--Messrs. Goode and Waddell Indigent--Messrs. Rundle and Lucas. Park and Hall--Messrs. Nasmith anc Rundle. Mr. T. J. Widden was appointed auditor --salary $25. . Dr. D. Are Reeve Lucas, and Wm. Nesbitt (Sooitary : her, : : 3 : Inspector) will constitute the Loeal Board of Health this year. : . : Pe Mr. Geo. Rose was appointed High School Trustee. Stricken with Paraly ad .__ The account of the Port Perry Star for $93.25 for publish- - It was with very great regret that we learned that Mr. J ing Hydro By-Law, printing ballots, ete., for municipal and Morcomb Real was stricken with paralysis last Sudday after- Hydro elections, and Financial Statement, was ordered paid. noon, and at the time of writing is lying in a critical condition. The Treasurer was empowered to pay telephone" accounts Mr. Real had taught in the Sunday School; and was apparent- from time to time duly certified as being correct. ly in the best of health. After the School session he was The account of W H Harris for $5, postage and telephone: found by N= George JlcMinan wandering Jbout the church calls re Hydro, was ordered to be paid. sheds in a dazed condition. He was taken home as rapidly as y i adi : possible, and medical ald was secarcl Bob Be sabia = Council adjourned to meet again Monday January 19. grow worse.' The doctor says there is some chance of recov- Scugog Council UTICA ery, if there are no further attacks. The Scugog Council met one "touch to the table, and for acceptable wedding gifts. t ierced and hand engraved Flower Baskets, -Cream and sets, Casseroles, etc., etc., : ach one a real work of art. SR ASH RS) CYL Le HT : Mr. Real has been one of the most useful and popular men in the community, and his serious illnéss is a sad blow to the people of Greenbank. : OO sins 2 Watch for the Carnival Watch for the fancy dress carnival to be held for the benefit of the rink fund. A meeting of the Committee to make arrangements has been formed and the date will be announced soon, Watch for the bills, giving full particulars. The open air rink being run by Mr. John Roach is well patronized, and is affording good healthy recreation. Port Perry Progressive Community : League anization, which was formed temporarily + The above or 1 ; for the purpose of bringing before the public a progressive Monday with all members pre- sent who subscribed to the oath of office. By-laws were passed making the following appointments: Assessor-- Amasa Sweetman, at a salary of $30.00 Member of Board of Health-- Hiram Fralick ; Fenceviewers and Pathmasters 1 Chas Whimsett, 2 E Hance, | 4 C Samells, 5 R Jackson, 6 Wm Dawson, 7 J Milner, 8 G Schell 9 G Jackson, 10 A. Leighton, 11 O Williams, 12 F Crozier. Poundkeepers-- 1 'Isaac Rod- man, 2 W Samells, 8 W Jeffrey, Auditors--R D Burnham and Wm Jackson Accounts Passed . Mrs. Lambkin has been visit- ing her friends at Hayden. The Ladies' Aid will meet af the home of Mrs. Herman Walk-- er on Friday, January 23. Mrs. Enoch Kendall is visiting: her mother, Mrs Ward, at Brooklin Sr ees (0 ites Utica L. O. L. A successful open meeting was: held on Friday, January 9. The speakers were W. Master Bert McKercher, and D. M. Ceeil Hartry, Tables were nicely decorated with the Lodge colors: by Bro. Richard Corbman. After refreshments dancing was en--- joyed. The, meeting was held. F Pettitt, caretaker of Town Hall, $16.00 .H Parsons,. printing, $29.50 * Cory Hood and J Pearce, sheep valuators, $2 each ! John Milner, 1 ewe killed by, dogs, $24.00. anal adjourned to meet the last Saturday of Revision 00 to $8.00 | 'platform = and Council at te- municipal elections, in Memory Hall. . and which were fully endorsed by the people by a big major- : | ity, are now HAIL to fulfil their Promises, and form.a © permanent organization open for me ship to all citizens of Port Perry. For this purpose a public meeting is to be held in the Town Hall on Tuesday next, January 20, commen- 'eing at 8 p.m. promptly, to which meeting business men and all other citizens are invited to attend.' : : roposed constitution will be discussed and voted upon, i Shirley W. Institute: ~ 'will hold its J anuary meeting at: " Court the Shirley Schoolhouse. on Fri in May as a Cour day, January 16, at 2 p.m. & z R. A. FITCHETTE ! Butcher and Drover, Wholesale And Retail | Fresh, Smoked and Cook Meats, Lard, Fish in Seasom: «We sell at Lowest Possible Prices. : Highest price paid for all kinds of Live Stock. ~~ = you want to buy or sell in this line go to: FIT HETTE'S no Port Perry or : -- --