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visiting her aunt, Mrs. F. Shepherd, . 'over the week end. Miss Norma Orchard, who recently underwent an operation at the Osh- awa Hospital is getting along nicely. ,~ Miss Olive Wallace, who is a stu- ~ dent at McDonald College, Guelph, is ~ spending the holidays with her par- ents Mr. and Mrs. 8S, A. Wallace. Miss Frances Christy is spending the holidays with friends in Bloom- field. GOING SOUTH Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jeffrey left at noon Tuesday for St. Petersburg, Fla., where they will spend the winter. 'They intend to motor all the way . following the route through Buffalo, Washington, Richmond, and Atlanta. It is expected that the trip will take about ten days. When in St. Peters- "burg, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey's address will be 1912 Fourth Ave. North. = Mr. Merlin Letcher is in Detroit at- . tending the National Graham-Paige * Dealers' Meeting, to be held in the New Masonic Temple on January 3rd and 4th. : % "The report of the Public School of last week should have read that the Christmas Gift of $4.69 to the Sick Children's Hospital was contributed 'by the entire school. The Scugog Chapter, Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, will * hold' their January meeting on Mon- _ day, the 7th inst. at 3 p.m. +t "The Chapter purposes holding an 8 ~'Easter-time Fair in the spring and embers are requested to come and "Bring their work, prepared to discuss plans for the Fair. Tea will be served and all ladies interested will be welcome. "Dr. J. B. Lundy was in Toronto on Wednesday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Lundy's father, Mr. G. A. Black- stock. Mr. 8S, Yelland is spending his holidays with friends in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Beare and family spent Christmas with Mrs. Beare's father, Mr. McCauley, at Brantford. Mr, 8. E. Allison is very ill at the time of going to press. But little hope is held of his recovery. Mr. George Palmer, of Toronto, was in town on New Years. The following were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. Boe: Mr. and Mrs. Waldon and family, of Queensville; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Boe and family, of Toronto, and Mr. Marshall of Whithy. SE ; HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Annual Meeting of the e_ Port) read A Honicultus Society" will be Sainte per Hall of the Church - Boirming at 8 o'clock on the evening of Tuesday, January 15th, Election of officers, and consideration . of the work of the Society for the year 1929. All members are asked to be present, and if possible to se- cure a new member. -------- pant GEORGE A. BLACKSTOCK The death occurred at his home 'in Toronto, on New Year's morning, of Mr, George A. Blackstock, B.A. TuleBouZuthes of Mrs, J. B. usd, of A. T. C.'M. and A.O.C. M. ° Teacher of Piano, Vocal and Theory . Golden Wedding A very pleasing event took place in Port Perry on New Year's Day, the being the gold ddi of Mr, and Mrs. J. Waddell, A large number of our citizens took advan- tage of this opportunity to call and express their high regard for Mr.and Mrs. Waddell. Among those who eall- ed were a number of officials of the United Church. Theyhad sent fifty ,| beautiful carnations, and read the : [following address, as an expression of esteem and appreciation, both for their lives as citizens of Port Perry, and for the service they have render- ed in the church, dnd in other helpful brganizations in the community. Mr. Waddell made a suitable reply, and a number of the gentlemen spoke expressing appreciation and good will. Port Perry, January 1st, 1929 To Mr. and Mrs. Waddell, Port Perry, Ont. Dear Friends: it is a real pleasure to be able to greet you on this the occasion of your Golden Wedding. God has been very good to you in giving you fifty years of happy married life, and it is a great comfort and blessing to you that you have met your problems bravely together, and have enjoyed your suc- cesses better because they were shared and because each of you has done a part to help in the duties and obliga- tions that have fallen to your lot, Your love of-the church and all that the church stands for is a great bless- ing to you and to all who are.con- nected with you in church fellowship. This is particularly true because your love has expressed itself in service, and you have ever been ready to do what you could do for the advance- ment of the Master's Kingdom. You, Mrs. Waddell have been a faithful member of the Woman's Misgionary Society, and the Women's Christian Temperance Union, and be- cause your heart has been in the causes these organizations represent, you have been an inspiration and com fort to others. Mr. Waddell has been a valued}: church member and an active official, | precivated. Much has been added to the joy of your life by the presence and help- fulness of your daughter and her children. How they have entwined themselves in your affections, and what a comfort and pleasure they have been to you. For your love and for your service the Official Board of the Port Perry United Church wish to thank you, and they ask you to accept these flowers that your live have brought to our minds. We trust that the God of love and peace will bless you to your latest days, and that when the Eternal Morning breaks you shall be com- forted with the light of His count- enance and a realization of the life more abundant with Him whe-is-our Father and our God. Signed on behalf of the Board, Rev. R. T. Richards, Minister | Geo. Stone, Secretary. Toad Hom tha W. »Boud in gold, was Yom the W. C. T. U. To Mrs. James Waddell, Port Perry, Ontario: Dear Mrs. Waddell; 'We, the members of the Port Perry Women's Christian Temperance Union, feel that we could not let this occasion pass without expressing our sincere] Prohibition, and your good fellowship as a member of our Union. We haye had no more staunch sup- your brother, the late James Stone- house; and we know of your loyalty cause. ! We trust that happiness may be and we know that the peace which follows a well spent life is yours: | Signed on behalf of the Union. and his services have been greatly ap- |' as indicative of the beautiful thoughts { appreciation of your faithful and] generous support of the cause of | porter of the temperance cause than | and that of your husband to the same |. yours in the evening of your lives, |. $60.00 in PRIZES' The problem of securing local news is one of the most difficult jobs we have to face. If the editor of the Star had nothing to do but edit this paper, he would be in a nice way to and down the concession lines. In this way he could secure the local news and make a good job of it, too. But unfortunately he has to earn a living besides printing the paper. The expenses of running a printing office are large, and the profits from the newspaper are not large, -- Yet. there are many small items of news that ought to be recorded in the paper, and we should be glad to put them in if someone. would take the trouble to phone us of the event or fact, or better still write out the item and bring it in. To stimulate the news end of the Star, we are going to offer five prizes for thie best lot of news turned in be- fore the end of the year 1929. Rules First --The news must be written on one side of the paper, and signed by the sender. Second-- Only very special news can be received for publication in the same week later than Wednesday noon. All news should be in Monday or Tuesday of the week of publication Third--Preference is given to local news, and*all news must have a local bearing. Fourth--Great care should be taken in writing names of persons and places. Give all the particulars which BLACKSTOCK ; Mr. John Hamilton and Miss Phyllis Hall, of Brantford, have returned home after spending the Christmas holidays with the former's parents, 'Mr. and Mrs, R. Hamilton. Mrs. Jeffrey Chapman, of Toronto, is visiting with Rev. and Mrs. P. G. Powell. 'Miss Pearl Foster of the: Windsor teaching staff, is spending the holi- days with her sister, Mrs, S. A. Devitt. Mr. Birchell has returned home 'after spending a few days in Toronto. Owing to the epidemic of "flu" which is prevalent in the township, the schools are not re-opening until Monday, January 7th. The play entitled "The Country Minister" put on in the town hall by the young people of the United Church on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of last week was a splendid success. The proceeds for the two nights amounted to $118. The caste of characters was as follows: Helen Burleigh, Miss Susie VanCamp; Roxy, Miss Esther Strong; Jerusha Jane 'Judkins, Mrs, Chas. V. ; Granny walk about the streets and drive up| %% burn, one at Epsom. If you are interested call and see us. Every correspondent will receive some|. recognition for service rendered. x you consider suitable for. publieation, and never take it for granted that we | know what you are writing about. We may know the fact, or it may be news to us. send in the same item or items. Sixth--If you enter the contest, cut out the items you send in to the paper after they have been printed, and paste them on a sheet. Keep track of the number of lines printed. Large headings denote importance of news, and will add to the chances of secur- ing a prize. Z Seventh --Every person who enters the contest will receive same recog- nition for the service rendered. Eigth--Send in word as soon as you - decide to try for the prizes. Write your name and address plainly. Ninth--The prizes will be as fol- lows--First prize, $25.00; Second prize, $15.00: Third prize, $10.00; Fourth prize $6.00; Fifth prize $5.00 all prizes payable December 20, 1929 | paid pro rata. Miss Katherine Jones and Mr. Ray + Edwards, of Toronto, spent the week end with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Edwards, Mrs. 8. A. Devitt, ¥ the members of Victorian Women's Institute thought best to withdraw their regular monthly meeting for January. Bowmanville. baby daughter, SRR LA DIED Wannamaker, in his 74th year. Fifth--The editor reserves the right reject any item submitted for pub- | lication, and the person having a piece of news in first will be credited with the same where two or more persons | manace, "This was under the direc- General conditions--The news must not be confined to the doings of ome} society or other institution, but must | be general in its character. The paper belongs to the whole people. . The winner of the first prize must send in an average of at least four items per week; the second three items; the Beverley. Sraatiman s each third, fourth and fifth two. These| «> > i ? Hat bel items will include personals. If the giving. u recitation, the incidents o average is not reached, prizes will be' Miss Gwendolyn Devitt, of Brook- lyn, has returned home after spending the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Owing to the prevailing fla illness, Miss Beatrice Waldon, of Toronto, is a guest at the home of Smith Bros. Mr. and Mrs. A. Rahm and family spent New Years with Mrs. Rahm's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Brown, of Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs, Smith Ferguson, on the birth of their In Reach Township, lot 23, con. 12, on Sunday, December 30th, 1928, John item oe. a pretty a, king' Flat." This Cantata had a an exellent solo upon his entry. course the youngsters held the happy evidence of future singers and elocutionists. Other numbers were a clover recita- tion by Miss Enid Wallace, a drill by sixteen' girls--the holly dance-- very beautiful well executed perfor- tion of Miss Gertrude Stovin; a piano solo by Donald Mathers; and selec- tions by the Orchestra. Them came Santa CThus, although he was late in his appearance, he had = evidently enjoyed himself thoroughly on Christmas day, for he was never in better form; and enter- tained the little folk immensely. He was the centre of attraction, and everybody hoped he would feel as gopd next year upon his annual visit. The anniversary services were marked by special singing by the School. The selections. were well rendered, the training of the scholars having been carried out by Mr. Victor Stouffer. Unfortunately he was un- able to be present to conduct the sing- ing, as he has been ill for some days; but his place was taken by the Super- intendent, Mr. R. B. Smallman; and 'the choruses were well rendered. Rev. R. T. Richards gave two suitable and helpful addresses. A pleasing feature special Santa Claus of its own, who! attention of the audience, and gavel of 'the service was that given by Miss Helen - Vickery in the morning and 'which illustrated the spirit that actuates the Sunday School workers. The recitations were well given and 'much enjoyed by the audience. NEW SUITS. ND 0 JERCOATS We have a full range of Fall and Winter Suitings and Overcoatings. See these goods for* and let us quote prices. They are right. Satisfaction guaranteed. We have a choice range of ready-to-wear Overcoats at very low prices. We feel that these coats are worthy of your inspection. We have 'them because we know they are right in price and quality. It pays to have your suit dry cleaned. Let us do it. W. R. WILLAN MERCHANT TAILOR PORT PERRY PORT PERRY Jy i * SIR WILLIAM CLARK British Sieh Commissioner to Canada, from his most recent pho- tograph. . bi UP Ls FOR SALE 'Grimes, Miss Dorothy Stevens; Wm. 'Henry, Victor Shortridge; Fanny the 'Maid, Miss Frances Mountjoy; Rev. Ralph Underwood, Norton VanCamp; Gregory Heath, John Venning; Pardo, Donald Beare; Timothy Ho or- 'man 1, McCupdy;. Fern. Sparrow, Lorne Later the following addregs, bewati, Lansing; Deacon Porter, Herbert Swain, Splendid music between acts was | furnished by "The Porteous Girls," of Nestleton; Miss Ferne Thompson, of Cadmus, Miss Effie Wright, of Black- stock, the Armstrong Girls, Scugog. Miss Laura Bailey, Miss Susie Van- Camp and Mr. Percy Hamilton, were in Peterboro, on Thursday evening of last week attending an "Old Boys' and Girl's re-union at the Normal School. Mr. Lawrence Mountjoy, of Port Perry, is spending the holiday season with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. ABLACK BUSINESS 4 | catarrh, hea Absolutely Pair Men's Auto Skates, size 8. Apply to Frank Dowson, Prone 232J, -- Or ; YOU TOTE AND INFLUENCE ARE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED FOR THE ELECTION OF ALFONSO 8. CLAUGHTON| for COUNCILLOR TOWNSHIP OF REACH FOR THE YEAR 1929 5 * DON'T 'T DO IT. Cut Tonsils--save them, Mrs. Sybilla | Spahr's Tonsilitis treats successfully. | Also unequalled for cough, bronchitis, d colds and sore throats. guaranteed. A. J. Davis. Perry, Ont. WARRINER LODGE NO. 75, LO.O.F the lodge room, on Friday evening last f - | Lodge, District Deputy Grand Master '| Warden--R. Plum. Dominion Store ~ All the year round this store buys cheaply, and sells at low prices, so that the customers get the benefit. See our stock: you will be sur- prised and pleased to see the excellent goods we carry at the low plrices asked. * Drygs ds. Boots, Shoes, 'Rubbers ALIX GILBOORD = Phone 177 District Tepoiy avd | his staff wil their ly on the above date +A special meeting of . Warriner Lodge No, 75, of thé" Independent Order of Odd Fellows, was held in or the purpose of installing the officers for the year 1929. % Bro. Lawson Honey, of Wariner of No. 11 District, and his installing 5 'team were present and performed the [work in a very satisfactory manner. Following are the officers installed: Past Noble Grand--T. W. McLean. | 'Noble Grand--W. M. Letcher Vice Grand--Mansel Gerrow, Fin. Sec'y--Norman Ewers. Treasurer--A. L. MeDermoth.; Guaglein- doin Doubt.'