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Port Perry Star, 27 Nov 1930, p. 1

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Three Months Ad ks iy Have your property properly : ins of shooting at some ured at once HAROLD W. EMMERSON . -- the custom to do this kind of CHRISTMAS TACS, Seals, Stickers, Santa Claus heads, ete., 200 in envelope for 350. Moir's Chocolates Choice Christmas boxes have arrived. While the assortment is complete, select your favorite box. An A nt of 20 Christmas Cards with velopes, and a different. They Jook like bar. ns at 10¢. e ut you can have the whole assort- Cent for $1.00. Nearly half of them are sold already. Assortment of Worth While Gifts Another assortment of rare and worth while gifts, rang- ing in priee from 50c. to $3.00. "About four dozen in all in this assortment. Morrison's Drug Store Port Perry ote Ontario opposed to Hallowe'en pranks. see what will happen. there is a tragedy. there was not a Yrageny a warning that should has thrown a boomerang, The Case Don't Worry About ~~ Baking-- Call up Gerrow's--Baking is their Business. hy ETNeEx--x 'E. H. GERROW & SONS There was a very big Greenbank. Counse] for Oswald Herbert Tate, was unable é Bakers and Confectioners, Port Perry. ' The Peoples' Meat Market We sell everything you want in choice, clean, the same time."' palatable, nutritious and satisfying meats. If you want it good, ring up Phone 72 W . BERT MacGREGOR Myrtle Station A ber f h attended An- Will do the rest. hin poll by Ising last Sunday evening, there being no ser- vice here. 'The Bazaar held last Wednesday afternoon, by the Young Ladies' Class ° of the Sunday School, was a fine suc- cess, The tables laden with fancy Dinner Sets work' of all descriptions, candies and geher articles, were goon Jisposed ot \ n the evening Audle; amatic : We have a number of choice English Semi-porcelain presented their drama, entitled "Wild Dinner Sets of 97 pieces each, which we are going to offer || Ginger" which was ei giver, and at Bargain prices for a short time. are to be Songratulated on their work. : Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beadle, of To- 3 Sets, Regular $25.00 ...............for $20.00 ronto, were at W. J. Cook's for the 1Set, Regular $37.50 ................for $32.00 week end. 1 Set, Regular $32.50 ...............for $28.00.... gs. Culding of Aveta bas been visitin, rs. R. Chisholm. 1 Set, Regular $40.00 ................for $32.50 The WM. 5. met at the home of : LW. t fter- . THESE ARE REAL BARGAINS . oe, with w ood attendance The We always have a choice lot of Groceries, Crockery, program, under the leadership of Mrs. i. Boots and Shoes, on hand. Call and see for yourself, Hi rn io os mig hing ; . #|and Peace, a duet by Mrs, Harrison p _-- | J F. MecLINTOCK PORT PERRY, ONT. and Mrs, D. Luery, AGFA ANSCO CAMERAS The sxtallent cameras which have earned a reputation for satisfactory performance. They are substantially built throughout and are very attractive in appearance. : There is a wide range of models both in box style and types. ey may be had in plain black or fancy © Fora gift that lasts there is nothing that can surpass - i | a good camera. Come and see them on display, or let us pe ae na you an illustrated price list. har TE Remember that a small deposit will hold until Christmas. . - =" nie 'Council will be looked upon with a lengthy discussion, head bridge put in at cording to the estimate of the ject. This railway crossing has public for many years, and, a great blessing. athe, matter t 1 xbridge Town il the oth Com at caued 'met Savouralit in some 'the trade will be made." thing on Hallowe'en. made abundantly clear by the Crown Attorney, primanded the boys for the part they took in the affair that re- sulted in the imprisoonment of a man who was known to be much 'to Oshawa and pass over the railway track near Raglan. _mount to $5,200. In order that t the County tax it was decided t: ip and Uxbridge Town. that ncession of Reach as a Cou of 7th Concession. = As the County has al ! on the 7th Concession, the suggestion of the trade quarters, and it is considered . PORT PERRY. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1930 that has attracted a great deal of attention here was strate Purdy on Thursday of last week, and as a Tes € of Saintfield, will spend three months in Whitby Jail. The charge preferred against Mr. Connor was that boys who were trespassing on the evening of October 31st last (Hallowe'en.) _ Of the little incidents that surround the cage little need be said, but there should be remembered this fact--the sentence im- posed upon Mr. Connor does not in any sense give license to boys and young men, or indeed to any other persons, private property, and bother peo on his property to trespass upon le, simply because it has become This was who severely re- There has been a growing feeling that this type of fun could be much modified. If the practise was confined to pure fun, and if the destruction of property were discontinued, -there would be but little objection raised to the folk having a good time. When it is known that a man is greatly opposed to this type of practical joke, it is a dangerous thing to hang around just to Occasionally it does happen, and then It was only a matter of good fortune that in this case. That element of danger is e heeded by our young people. Of course, there is the other side of the matter. are dangerous, and the law forbids their use. that people have to put up with annoyance, hut when anyone takes the law into his own hands, he may he pretty sure that he Firearms It is unfortunate (O_o Da") Adjourned Date of Trial now Set for Wednesday, December 3rd, at 4 p.m. crowd on hand to listen to the trial regarding alleged cattle stealing, West of Interest in this trial is very great, and, owing to an incorrect rumor as to time, people began to gather shortly after one p.m, Love, George Love, and to be present. Crown At- torney J. A. McGibbon did not care to proceed with even a preliminary hearing in his absence, and the case was adjourned one week, until December 3rd, 'I do not wish to sentence Clifford Love until I have heard the evidence in the other cases," stated Magistrate Purdy, "His case will be adjourned until oe ¥ set?" Charge with Theft (Oshawa Daily Times) The case of Rex vs. John Wray, which was scheduled to be held before Magistrate Purdy in police court on Nov. 24th, was adjourned until Friday of this week. The accused, who was represented by A. W. S. Greer, of Oshawa, was not asked to elect or plead to the charge, in the absence of Crown Attorney McGibbon. The charge on which Wray was to appear was that of theft. The ac- cused, it is alleged, removed chattels and cattle from the farm which he rented from Charles Harper, of Chi- cago, after a seizure of them, had been made by the bailiff, for rent of the farm which it is also alleged he owed. DIED McCULLOUGH--Suddenly, on Fri- . day, November 21st, 1930, at his late 1 a residence, 39 Hillsboro Ave., Toronto, James McCullough, aged 75 years, dearly beloved husband of Sarah Hill. EEE COUNTY COUNCIL NOTES Overhead Bridge at Raglan? One thing that was done at the recent session of the County favor by all who travel the road After it was decided to take steps to have an over- that crossing. The County would pay 15% of the cost of this bridge. Ac- County Engineer, this would a- his expenditure shall not increase 0 cut down upon some other pro- been a menace to the travelling if the danger can be removed, it will i Bless There Jove been Several fives lost at that crossing: n these days of increased speed, anger is much hope that the bridge may be built. some discussion was the request the County y Road, in lieu nt $17,000 not being doubtful if to Po oie) removal of Mr. Gouden Mela, of Ushridge, ) necessary to elect a new mem 'es ! the Pension a paocsasa of Uxbridge, was appointed. " PERRY EXPENDITURES ON COUNTY ROADS, TOTALS $81,415.36. Statement for Ten Months Presented to the Ontario County Council. An interesting detailed statement, showing the disposition of $81,415.36 expended on Ontario County roads from January 1st, 1930, to November 1st, 1930, was presented to the County Council by the County Road Com- mittee on Friday evening. This large amount of money was paid out for , construction and maintenance of roads, bridges and culverts, machinery and tools, fuel and oil, office expenses, workmen's on roads, and is summarized as fol- lows-- ,Roads, bridges, culverts, ..$67,006.64 Urban roads ............ Superintendance | Machinery, tools . Fuel and oil ............. Office expenses tion » Workmen's Compensatio .. 406.46 | Allowance on roads ...... 460.20 . $81,415.36 What the Townships Got coast Whitby '............. $ 1,217.96 West Whitby -........:... 1,770.66 'Pickering Township. ..... 12,270.50 Uxbridge Twp. .......... 4,266.06 Scott Twp, .............0 7,906.13 [Reach Twp. ......... 6,937.16 Scugog Twp. ........ 2,622.08 Brock Twp, ......... 9,343.08 'Thorah Twp. ....... 5,036.18 Mara Twp. ...........v.: 6,476.49 Rama Twi, o.oo, 5,616.76 $63,465.93 In addition there was expended on \urban roads in Whitby town, Port Perry, and Uxbridge, the sum of $5,- 676.01. - 1931 Road Work For the consideration of the council of 1981, at the January session, the committee brought in recommenda. tions for continpation and mainten- ance on county roads. The committee recently made a tour of the county road system, to ascertain what work was required for next season. The county engineer estimated the cost of the programme to be two and a half mills on next year's assess- ment, BLACKSTOCK Misses Susie VanCamp and Dorothy .Bellman, spent the week end in Elmira with the former's brother, Mr. Norton VanCamp. Miss Gwenieth Marlow and Helen VanCamp visited on Sunday with Miss Kathleen Taylor. Miss Laura Bailey, of Grand Valley, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bailey. Messrs." John and Ray Edwards spent Sunday with friends in Toronto. Mrs. Robt. Mahood has returned to her home after a visit with her daughter Mrs. Robt. Archer, who 1s ill in St. Michael's Hospital. Mr. and Msr. J. R. McLaughlin spent Sunday with the former's sister Miss Florence Proutt, of Toronto. Amogn those attending the "Royal" were: Mr, and Mrs, Wallace Marlow, Mrs. Geo. Proutt, Mr, and Mrs. L. i. Mountjoy, Mr. and Mrs. T. Smith. Misses Dorothy Proutt, Dorothy Stevens, and Mabel Argue, of Peter- boro Normal School, were at their re- spective homes over the week end. . Mrs. Luther E. Mountjoy and Mrs. Ruscell Mountjoy, are in Toronto, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week attending, as delegates, the annual cbnvention of the Women's Institutes, being held in the "Royal York Hotel." Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones, of Nestle- ton, enjoyed a social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Mar- Jow, on Wednesday last. » Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blakeman, o Toronto, spent Sunday with the lat- ter's father, Mr. Wm. Venning. We are sorry to report the illness of Mrs. Robt. Bell and Mr. John Me- Kee, and hope they may soon be re- stored to health again. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bailey and Ross, and Mr. and Mrs. F. Bailey, visitea with relatives in Toronto on Sunday. The December meeting of the Anglican Young People's Association, will be held at the home of Mr. and evening, December 3rd. the Women's Auxiliary of St. John's Church, was held at the rectory on Thursday evening last, with an at- tendance of 45. The meeting opened with devotional exercises which were followed by a business session. The program was In charge of Miss Agnes 'Whittaker, and consisted of readings by Miss Ethel Thompson, STAR Prompt a piano solo by Miss Florence Fair. Lunch was served after which several articles of bazaar goods were sold bringing the proceeds of the bazaar up to $233. The monthly meeting of the Vie- torian Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. F. A. Bailey on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 3rd. The meeting will be in charge of Group seven with Mrs. Bailey as convenor. The members are asked to remember the annual exchange of Christmas gifts and the report of the convention will be given by the delegates. The Ladies' Orange Benevolent | Association celebrated the second an- niversary of their organization with an oyster supper and euchre party in the township hall, on Friday evening of last week. The event was a splen- did success, the ladies receiving great credit for the wonderful supper they provided. The prize winners at the euchre were: ladies' 1st, Mrs. Percy VanCamp, ladies' 2nd, Miss Grace Veale. Gentlemen's 1st, Mr. Wallace Marlow, 2nd; Mr. Wm. Steele. Several were present from Peter- boro and Bowmanville, and after the lunch had been served, short speeches were made by various officers of the lodge. fa SEAGRAVE The Sunday School room of the United Church was a busy place on Friday afternoon last, when the bazaar under the auspices of the Women's. Association and Girls' Quadrata Club was held. = Festoons of paper and tinsel and baloons added a gay touch of color. The booths were prettily and attractively decorated, and with their wares on display made it look much like Christmas eve. Mrs. W. Crozier and Mrs. W. Frise had charge of the apron booth, Mrs. R. Scott and Mrs. E. Butt the fancy work, Mra, W. Clarke and Miss Una Sleep, the candy booth.-The Club was in charge of the miscellaneous booths. The fish pond was a great attraction for the children and many grown ups. After the lovely supper provided by the ladies in charge, a splendid con- cert was given by local and outside talent. The programme consisted of well rendered solos by Mrs. Colville, Bowmanville, Miss F. McMillan, of Greenbank; Mr. A. Cameron, Sonya; Miss Jean and Master, Gordon Hood, and Mrs. Hood, of Scugog; readings were given by Mrs. Hood, and Miss Iva Reynolds; instrumentals by Miss E. Wells, Port Perry; Mrs. George Hood, Mrs. W. Clarke and Miss M. Armstrong, accompanistes. . Rev. Mr. Green was chairman. A vote of thanks was extended to all who had helped make the evening an enjoyable one. Proceeds about $130. Mr. and Mrs. I. Beadle, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Sleep and family, of Lind- say, spent Sunday in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Couch have re- turned from a *week in Toronto at- tending the Royal Fair. Mr. and Mrs. M. McMillan and family attended the funeral of the late Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Daymes and baby of Elden Station, on Sunday. Mrs. Margaret Broekel has return- ed to her home in Woodstock, after having spent some time with her sister Mrs. Jas, Harding. Mr. and Mrs. R. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Short and baby, were in Lindsay recently. Mr. and Mrs. Will Clarke and son Harvey were week end visitors in the city. Miss Ruth Stone visiting in Green- bank with her friends Miss Irene Spoffard, on Sunday. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Association will be held at the home of Mrs. Cephas Sleep on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 3rd. Mrs. Emma Mark has returned to Toronto after some weeks spend with her daughter Mrs. W. Martyn, Prince Albert, and her son Mr. J. Mark, of Seagrave. Mrs. S. McCoy underwent a serious ooperation in Port Perry Hospital on Saturday morning last. Her many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. John Mark visiting with relatives in Toronto a couple of days this week, and will take in the Winter Fair. Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Shunk are spend- Mrs. Chas. Smith, on Wednesday ing a week in Toronto with friends. The Young People's League are en- The regular monthly meeting of tertaining the Young People of. Pine- dale, on Wednesday evening. A good time is expected. at LO. D. E. The regular meeting of the Scugog Chapter of the I.O.D.E. will be held at the rooms of the Order on Monday, Mrs. A. L. December 1st, at 8 pm. Dr. G. 8. Bailey and Mrs. W. Crawford, and Jeffrey will address the meeting. will be much appreciated payment of subscriptions Prince Albert Born to Mr. and Mrs, T. Raities, on November 6th, a daughi lian Clara. col Mrs. Worden, who visited with To- ronto friends recently has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. W. Wanamaker, of Oshawa, visited with their sons Messrs. H. and S. Hope, last week. spent the Thankgiving holiday with Mrs. Reid's sister, Mrs. Bond. Mrs. Norman Heayn, her mother Mrs. Gamble and Mr. W. Gamble, of Lindsay, visited with Mr, and Mrs. R. Heayn, recently, Miss Sprague, after spending the summer making improvements on her home here, has returned to New York. Mr. and Mrs. Esch and Miss Young, of Toronto, spent last week end at their home here. Miss N. Spence who visited Me. and Mrs. Cruse recently, has returned to Toronto to continue the study of con- versational languages at the Uni- versity. Mrs. Van Epps, of Michigan, who has been the guest of her aunts the Misses Tewkesbury, left on Monday for her home. Miss N. Tewkesbury accompanying her as far as Toronto. Mrs. M. Bates, of Batavia, N. Y., is the guest of Mrs. B. Spurr, at their mother's home here. The Misses Tewkesbury have had their home wired for electricity. On Friday evening last Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jeffrey entertained their friends to a dance and euchre party. This is the second this season, Mr. and Mrs. R. Butson having enter- tained on the evening of Hallowe'en. The many friends of Mrs. M. Porteous were shocked to hear of her sudden death on Wednesday last, while visiting friends at Epsom. As Mrs. Porteous had seemed well and in good spirits, her sudden death came as a great surprise. Death was due to a stroke. The body was brought to her home here and on Saturday in- terred in Pine Grove Cemetery be- side her husband who had only pre- deceased her eight months. She leaves to mourn her loss 4 daughters, Miss Erma and Mrs. E. Lyle of this village, Mrs. I. Barkey, Stouffville, and one daughter in British Columbia. The sympathy of the community is extended to the sorrowing relatives. COMMUNITY CLUB NEWS MANCHESTER Inadvertently, the Community Club was not reported last week. The meeting on November 13th, was fairly well attended. After some commun- ity singing and the business session, there followed a few numbers bearing ono Armistice. Mr. Alwin Owen then conducted an "Amateur Detec- tive" contest in which quite a number took part. At the conclusion of the program, lunch was served. The next meeting is to be on Thursday evening, November 27th. Messrs. Fred Lamb, W. D. Munro, and James Mitchell, are in charge. ! Owing to other ~vents the Sunday School committee have changed the date of the Christmas tree, to. Wed. December 17, in place of 19th. A practice for this concert was held Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs, J. Johnson. Mrs. C. Sonley tied for 1st prize in place of 2nd as was reported last week. Mr. and Mrs. Durwood Lamb, of Toronto, spent Sunday at the home of Mr.,C. E. Lamb. Mrs. Jack Stewart and son of Ep- som, spent a week at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Boys. Our anniversary sefvices on Sun- day were well attended. The sermon by Rev. Mr. Irwin with the Bethesda quartette and the Scugog choir were certainly much enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Martin, a bride and groom of Fenelon Falls, were guests at the home of his uncle Mr. C. Lamb. Mr. and Mrs. Ivason Moore spent Sunday in Toronto. Miss Vera Harman was visitor at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. F. Crosier and other friends. Mr. Fred Harman and Mr, Sydney Rowen, of Toronto, were visitors with friends here on Sunday. The Missionary Society meeting at the home of Mrs. Lloyd McKee on Friday was well attended. The study book was taken by Miss Thompson, and other missionary work was dis- cussed, Lunch was served. Foley Bros. treated a number of friends to a goose supper for helping them during the construction of their cosy home. . Mr, Alvyn Owen left last Wednes- day from the farm of Mr. W, Walker where he has been employed during the , and will pre- parations to start farming for him- self in the spring. His parents and sister expect to come from Wales to be with him on the farm. "A number of the Scugog friends and the choir were entertained on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wright Crozier. A number from here attended the Royal Winter Fair. : $1.50 per year in advance. Mr. and Mrs. T. Reid, of Toronto, A "n v Ey wv ¥ ot *

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