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_ SUNSET, DIAMOND and DYOLA DYES, also Hat Dyes. KRESO, KRESO DIP and CREOLIN DISINFECTANTS. | g to a sharp advance in the flour; we have been forced Owing to price 0 to raise the small loaf. EN eRE xX : _E. H. GERROW & SONS" .. .Bakers and Confectioners, * Port Perry. The Peoples' Meat Market ~~ BERT MacGREGOR Will do the rest. Ring up Phone 72. price of bread to llc. a it. {land | done {in getting out to The gait amt the Covarniy es to William and ly, at Lindsay, on condition that they erect suitable 'As goon as the dam was built by the Purdys, complaints were of the flooding of lands, and later the tamarac swamp trees to rot owing to the high water, and a malarial fever broke 'out, said to have been caused by the rotting trees. This started a small rebellion among the settlers of the Township of Ops; and, arming themselves as best they might, they marched to Lindsay | with the intention of taking the law into their own hands and destroying the dam. . Fortunately, the Mayor of the town and the Roman Catholic priest were able to dissuade the men. The Mayor called out the militia and the priest used those powers of persuasion that be- longed to his office. Some years later, the Government built another dam at Lind- | say, and equipped it with locks and stop logs, so that they were able to control the water supply, and prevent undue flooding. Tn 1848 further contracts were made between the Purdys and the Government by which the former were to have the privilege of using the surplus water, but "not to such an extent as to impede navigation." In those early years from 1850 on, fairly large steam craft were able to make the trip between Lindsay and Port Perry. Among these boats might be mentioned the following: The Woodman, the Ogema, the Commodore, the Anglo-Saxon, the 'Maria Louise, the Stranger, the Crandella, and the Cora. These boats did a very considerable business, and the great event of the year used to be when business wag called to a halt, and for the day the "palace scow" took all the Port Perry people who could get away for an excursion down the lake. Those days are over, and of late years there has béen no shipping of this kind. The Cora, the last of these boats, is lying high and dry at the mill, and at present it looks as though its last trip had been taken. Their place is taken by a large fleet of gasoline launches and boats. There are many reasons for this change. Part of it is due, | of course, to the disappearance of the trees which supplied the main articles to be shipped--lumber. But in addition to this change, there has been another condition that has made it impos- sible to run these boats even if the lumbering business were flour- ing as briskly as ever. Gradually the lake has been filling up, be- cause low water allowed a most plentiful supply of weeds to grow year after year. For a while there was a tendency to blame the owners of the mill for an ercessive use of the water supply at Lindsay; but of late years there has been no water used for mill- ing purposes. Another factor has entered into thé problem, how- ever. The Government undertakes to regulate the amount of water in the lakes, and although the water may be high in the spring, it is allowed to run away rapidly by the removal of the stop logs, the reason given being that the lake has to be kept at a medium height to make provision for times of freshet. This is the point where there is considerable difference of C tween those who use the lake and those who regulate A was taken down the Scugog River by the writer to see what damage, if any, would result if the water-level were kept a foot higher than the present summer level. So far as could be seen the damage would be very slight, as the land that might be flooded, is under water in any case in times of freshet, and is not suitable for anything except pasture of an indifferent character. "After making many inquiries at Lindsay, it is felt that if the water were kept a foot higher than at present no great damage would be done, and much benefit would follow so far as the south end of Lake Scugog is concerned, because the higher water would help to drown out the weeds, At the time of our visit all the stop logs were in, and the water was at normal height required by the Trent Valley Canal control. There is room in the dam for two more stop logs, but it would not help maters to put them in, because the logs are as high as the | spillway now, andthe water could only be kept at a higher level by adding a foot of concrete to the spillway. : ' Some features of the present unsatisfactory condition might be remedied at very little cost. First, as the channel that is the road for navigation follows the original creek, it is yery winding, uires to be kept properly buoyed. - This work was well g gg RE et some years ago, but nature has removed some of these marks, and they have not been replaced. This being the case; strangers easily get out of the channel and into the endlegs weed beds. The proper buoying of the channel would have a tendency to keep the channel free of weeds. Next, there should-be a better study"of the needs of Lake Scugog. At present all records end at Lindsay locks, and Lake Scugog seems to be somet! that is to be ted rather than conserved. Continued low water has allowed the weeds to grow to such an extent that cottage owners and fishermen find great difficulty the main channel, and are constantly at work at expense to keep the channels open to the waterway sonsidep te jn the spite of this serious disadvantage, the investment in pro- arty on the shores of this lake is very considerable. In addition the Village of Port Perry, with its 1150 population, there are following summer resorts and camping places: C with : lation of about 800, and a Whole bevy of Places Bike Poin strong's Point, 0 , St. an ohaide each Potts oint, Tio bs abe of 4 pe | warrant proper groun Scugog is Oshawa. It " BLACKSTOC Rev. Robt. McNamara, Mrs. Me- Namara and son Gordon of Toronto; Rev. F. B. Abbott, Marghret and Harold of Ivy were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Powell last week. Mrs. Robt. Mahod, Mrs. Wallace Marlow and Mrs. Jas. Marlow were in Janetville on Thursday last, attending the August Meeting of the Insitute, held at the home of Mrs. Wallace Marlow's mother, Mrs. D. Hezelip. A splendid program was provided by the visiting branch of Nestleton and lunch was served by the Janetville members ° We are glad to know that' Master Ross Whitfield who undenwent an operation for masteoids, in the Oshawa Hospital on Wednesday last is doing as well as can be expected. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Mountjoy left on Friday of last week for Vancouver, where Mr. Mountjoy is representing the Blackstock Sons of England at the meeting of the Supreme Lodge, to held there Blackstock received its share of the earthquake shock on Monday morning last. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Austin Larmer who is ill in the Lock- wood Clinic is progressing favorably. Misses Eva and Florrie Parr spent the wek-end 'in Uxbridge, the guests of their aunt Mrs. Mark Weldon. Mrs. Murell Mountjoy and family of Toronto are spending the summer at the home of Mrs. E. Mountjoy. The United Sunday School Classes of Mrs. Clarence Marlow and Miss Dorothy Bellman held a picnic on Tuesday afternoon of last week on the park at Blackstock. A paper chase starting and finishing at the park was followed by lunch after which an en- joyable time was spent in soft ball, horse shoe pitching and charades. The August meeting of the Victors jan Women's Institute which was held at the home of Mrs. W. A. VanCamp, had the splendid attendance of 94. At the close of the business session, Miss Laura Bailey favored the meet- ing with a plano solo and Miss K. Phoenix of Greenbank gave a very interesting paper on, "The Girl Who Goes to the Big City" T'he remaind- er of the program consisted of out awarded suitable prizes. The program and lunch were in charge of group 3 with Mrs. VanCamp as convener. On Sunday evening last at seven o'clock, members of the Black Precep- tory attended by the Port Perry Band marched to St John's Church, Where service was conducted by the rector, Rev. P. G. Powdll, special music being furnished by the choir, Before leav- ing for home the Band played several much appreciated numberss. Repre- sentatives of the Black Praceptory were present from Port Perry, Lind- say, Bowmanville, Omenee, Janetville, and Pontypool. We are glad to know that Mr. 8. A. Devitt, who has been ill during the past week is recovering nicely. On Friday afternoon last, Miss Gwenneth Marlow entertained a number of little friends at a birthday t | hundred and seventy guests. sat down party. One feature of the afternoon was a motor trip to Uxbridge, after which a dainty luncheon was served to the young people. ° The sixth annual Re-Union of the Marlow family was held at Hampton Park on Wednesday August 7th, One to dinner and supper, catered to by members of the Hampton Wo- nen's Institute in a very capable and door sports the winners of which were | Vol. LXVII * Subeription price $1.50 in advance another menace to fish conservation in the TO mu meg The stream is fenced with a close wire screen that prevents the free passage of the. fish at spawning time. - If the production of fur is important enough to rant this "menace to fish conservation, then there should be the Nonquon, the natural breed- maintained in some such place as the atural playground for the people of To- pon a run of about an hour and a half auto from Toronto, and every effort is made to look after the mfort of the visitors when they come.' Finally, an inspector Should. be appointed to this lake to study its needs and conserve its resources. SE. a Boys 8 to 10 years--Jack Marlow, 2nd Roy McLaughlin. Boys 10 to 12 years--1st Billie Mar- low, 2nd Bob Smith. Boys Potato Race--1st Billie Mar- low, 2nd Gilbert Marlow. Girls Potato Race--1st Joan Mar low, 2nd Madeline Marlow. Mens Potato Race--1st Mr. Fred Philip, 2nd Mr .Wallace Marlow. Husband and Wife Race--Mr. Mrs. Fred Philip. Bride and Groom Race--Mr. and and Mrs. Harry Philip. Lady and Gent Race--Bill and Doris Marlow. Mother and Daughter Race--Mrs. John Marlow and Doris. Father and son Race--Mr. Jas. Mar- low and Wallace. Maggie and Jiggs Contest for Girls 1st Dorothy Stevens, 2nd Doris Mar- low. v Maggie and Jiggs Contest for Wo- men--1st Mrs. Robt. Archer, 2nd Mrs. W. McLaughlin, Boys Peanut Race--1st Ghllbert Marlow, 2nd Bill Marlow. Wheel Barrow Race--I1st Roy and Fred McLaughlin, 2nd Gilbert -and Marlow. Paper Bag Race--I1st Dorothy Stevens, 2nd 'Gilbert Marlow. Fat Womens Race--1sts Mrs, Roy Taylor, 2nd Mrs. W. MiLaughlin. Grandmothers Race--1st Mrs. S. McLaughlin, 2nd Mrs. Robt. Mahood. Clothes Pin Race--Ist Mr. Fred. Philip, 2nd Mr, Kenneth Windsym. Horse Shoes Boys--Bob Smith and Roy McLaughlin. t After supper soft 'ball was the centre of interest and brought a most delightful and happy day to a close for another year. Members of the "Family" were present from Oshawa, Bobcageon, Bowmanville, Lindsay, Toronto, Blackstock and Burketon. Those from a distance were Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Suggett, of Regina; Mr. and Mrs, 8. Windeym and family of Weburn Sask. ---- arias Mrs, Russnell has disposed of her farm to Mr. Wilson of Oshawa, Mrs. E. Wagg and Alice of Prince Albert, with Mr. and Mrs. H. Wagg. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Henderson and Joyce of .Toronto with Mr and Mrs, C. W. Lakey. Masters Ernie Rollings and Gordon Kidd of Uxbriddge at Mrs. A. Robert- sons. Sorry to report Baby Bentley is under the doctor's care. i Mr. Jas. Mitchell is busy teaming the material for his new barn. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Harper at Cold Springs on Sunday, visiting her brother, Mr. Frank Oxford, who is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. Caudwell at Mr. Jos. Ward's on Sunday. Remember the Lawn Social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W, Lakey, on Thursday evening, Aug. 15th, 1929, under the auspices of the United Church Ladies' Aid. A good program will be provided, after which Apple Pie and Ice Cream will be served. The following artiste will take part in the program,--Miss Marion Goode, Miss Noreen Croxall, Mr. J. Ormiston, entertainer, Mr. T. Meen and his Com- pany of Toronto, music by local talent. Don't miss this treat. Admission 25 and 16 cents. Mr. and Mrs. Sceman and son Jack, have been spending a few weeks visit- ing at the home of Mr and Mrs. John Boys. A Mr. and Mrs, Howard Lamb and Bobbie of Lindsay were recent visitors Miss Viola Mitchell of To | apent the week end at the home of her | | parents; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Mitchell. || 'Beaverton at the home of his parents, Mr. and} home of her brother, Mr. Jack Parks in Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Scrimageur and Bobbie and Margaret, of Toronto, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lamb, last week. Mr. John Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson and children spent Sunday with friends in Mount Zion and Ashburn z Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Munro spent the week end in Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lamb enjoyed a few days: visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Durward Lamb, Toronto. Mrs. John Boys, Mr. and Mrs. Sceman and son are spending a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gilbert of Oshawa were recent visitors at the home of her parents Mr, and Mrs. A. E. Spencer. y Miss Walls has returned to Toronto after spending some time with her sister, Mrs. I. Vernon. Mrs. John Fursey has returned to her home here after visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Wilson, We are pleased to see men at work on the road between Port Perry and Manchester, preparing to pave it, Mrs. Roach and Arnold have return- ed after a very enjoyable visit with relatives in Barrie. Miss Annie Douglas of Uxbridge called on relaitves here 'one day last week. Mr. Francis Skill and sister Pearl were week end visitors at the home of their aunt Miss Annie Rees. Mr. and Mrs. Napier and daughter of Toronto have been spending a couple of weeks visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. John Boys recently visited a week with relatives in Oshawa. Mr. and Mrss. Ed. Burton of Port Perry, and Mr. and Mrs. Cranson from Napanee visited on Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs, W. F. Walker. ree) OO List of Ontario County School Fairs Name of Fair Where held Scugog Port Perry Greenbank Greenbank Uxbridge Tp. Goodwood Uxbridg Town Uxbridge Rama Tp. Mara Tp. Date Sept. 9th Sept. 10th Sept, 11th Sept. 12th Sept.13th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 30th "Tat Scugog Port Perry Longford Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept Sept Sept. Oshawa Sept. Brooklin Brooklin Sept. Manchester Manchester Oct. a. ooiro Govenor finds Blade Secreted in Booklet taken from Prisoner. Whitby, Aug 7.--While 'examining magazines taken on Sunday from Frank Schafer, who is imprisoned at the county jail for violation of the L. C.A., Govenor Lucas discovered a piece of hack saw blade neatly secret- ed in the back of one of the booklets. Schaefer is the man who a short time ago in the Oshawa Police Court raised objection that the county jail was not fit for prisoners . Brechin Beaverton Cannington Sunderland Leaskdale Claremont Cannington Sunderland Seott Tp. Claremont Brougham Brougham Pickering Pickering Oshawa a