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PERSONAL " WINS FIRST PRIZE _ Mis. Charles H, Reesor, Port Perry, b tid! py : won first prize on a knitted two-piece suit at the Canadian National Exhibi- » tion, Toronto, ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs, Stanley Gerrow, Port Perry, wish to annopnce the engage ment. of their "eldest daughter, Cora Velma, to Mr, Irvin Benjamin Tripp, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Tripp, Shirley, Ontario. Marriage to take place in October, Miss Margaret McKiterick of To- ronto has been visiting at the home of her girl friend Mrs. Milton Butson, Mrs. M. Brooks, of Toronto is visit- ing her, brother Mr, Will Cook. Mr. and Mrs, Don Asling, of Epsom, called on friends in town last- week. Mr. F. Harrison, of Pefferlaw, was in town on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. 'Hartry, of Thorn- bury, who have been visiting in the neighborhood, called on Port Perry friends on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Frigay, Rochester, spent a few days last weeK with his mother, Mrs. Matilda White. Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Shunk, Maple, visited friends in town over the week- end. °° . . Mr. and Mrs. John Davey, Whitby, called on relatives in town on Sunday. a) Mr. called on Mr. urday! and Mrs, Ed. Esch, of Toronto, W. Ek. Feehster on Sat- Mr. Deve Corrin of Toronto, visited relatives in town on Sunday. Messrs, Frank Densham, Bruce Beare, Bryce Moase, Tony Stephens, Jimmie Willey, motored to Oshawa, on Sunday cvening. * Glad to hear that Mrs. Wm, Cook is improving in 'health at the time of writing and we hope she will ¢éontinue to improve, Mr. John Birkett, Glen Leahy, Bill Leahy, Clarence and Ted Leahy; Har- old Hood, A. Colbear, Jack Tinsley, Orval Olson, George and Billy Steph- ens, Earl and Bob Jackson, the Martin Twins, Ray Birkett, Sam Wakeford, Arthur Sangster, "Red' *Masters and some other young men of this vicinity motored to Niagara recently.' Sorry to report Mr. Sim Rennie on the sick list. We hope for a speedy recovery. - Mr. Geo. McKay is taking care of Mr. Rennie's mink during his indis- position. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Limlick of To- ronto were in town on Wednesday. New Telephone Test When the first telephone line was put in for King Ibn Saud in Arabia, Moslem religious "leaders protested against such innovations and works of the Devil from the land of the Infidel. Ibn Saud listened to their complaint, and gave judgment: "If the telephone is really a work of. the Dévil, the holy words_of the Koran will not pass over it; if the holy words do pass over it, it assuredly cannot be the work of the Devil. So we- will appoint two mul- lahs, one to sit in the Palace and one in the telephone exchange, and they are to take turns reading a passage from the Holy Book, and we will sce." By this test the religious leaders were : convinced.--Readers' Digest PARLOR MILLINERY Mrs. Hall wishes to announce she is showing a good range of hats for the © fall trade (commencing Thursday, September 14th) at her home, Queen St., (sectud house: past the school.) MRS. HALL, MILLINER r 2 BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hastings (nee Grace! Cawker) in Oshawa Hos- pital, September 2nd, 1939, a daughter Gloria Grace, : BLUEBIRD ET yO . Note--- Every diamond is insured. Bentley's Jewelry Store Port Perry 25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY A party was held on Saturday night- 2nd in honour of Mr, and Mrs. OC. Hood, of Toronto, at the home of Mr. and. Mrs, Milton Butson, Port Perry. The rooms were decorated in pink, white and silver, with colored gladiolus to add to its beauty. The bride of twenty-five years ago wore a navy blue figured dress, while the groom wore a greyish blue plaid suit. The program consisted of cards and dancing dfte r which the gifts were opened. They were plentiful and beautiful. A lmrfh was served and Mrs. Hood cut the wedding cake with a decorated knife. The party was a complete surprise to them under the arrangement of Mrs. LL. D. Colbear, Miss Stanley Ploughman and Mrs. Milton Butson. [It was a most enjoy- able time for all, ' September tf A APs A surprise party was given Mrs. W, G. W. Pyatt, at her home by twenty members of the Evening Auxiliary of the United Church, when she was. pre- sented with a silver flower holder. A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all with the serving of ice cream, cake and tea. Mrs. Wo G. W. Pyatt, Port Perry, Ont. Dear Mrs. Pyatt: The membérs of the Evening Auxiliary of the Woman's Missionary Society of Port. Perry United Church, having learned that you are soon to take up residence in Toronto, cannot allow you to leave without -expressing their sincere loss at vour departure, In the work of the society of which you have been a member practically since, its inception, you took an active part and we trust the interest you have shown in the work of the society will be maintained aid continued vist: where. As a small token of-our esteem-and | regard, we ask you to accept this gift. Our best wishes go with you and vour family to your new place of resi- dence, and we are confident you will not soon forget the years sto in our midst. In the name of the Society, ~ Mrs. L. ----------, > o---------------- = FIELD DAY This annual event will be held at the Fair Grounds at 11 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. on Friday, September 15th, ~~ The District meet will be held at Bowmanville-on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The, meet includes Bowmanville, Ux- br idge, Whitby and Port Perry. IRISHISM "The sooner. I never see your face again, the better it will be for both of us when we meet." RB a A horse-race enthusiast, asked the results of his afternoon at the track, replied: "I broke even, and boy, did I need it!" > -- PORT PERRY FAIR WOMEN'S INSTITUTE SPECIAL Prizes omitted from Prize List The Dircetors are making Special has been allotted for prizes--$6, $5,! $1, $3, $2. The list has been sent out to the Institutes in the district. > Strand Theatre .UX8RIDGE "Always the Latest Shows" Friday and Saturday (This Weck.) Hopalong Cassidy and Windy, Fd "In Old Mexico!' 1039 action Western--You'll like it! also "Frolicking Frogs" and "Unusual Occupations" A . 'DIED 3 : DAY, Frances (Frank)--Suildenly; on Sunday, September '10th, Frances, beloved wife of 'Levi Day,' mother-of Levi and Gladys, and sister of Bert Beverly, Chalk Lake; Thomas | Beverly, Jack Beverly and Mrs, 'R * Carruthers," Uxbridge. nesdhy from the home of her daughter (Gladys) Mrs, G. Taylor, at Balsam. * Mr. and Mrs. Levi Day Sr., were resi- dents of 6th Con, Uxbfldge. - Buried Wed.' | | Mon.; Tues., Wed., Sept, 18.19.20 1039, Bobby Breen, Toronto's .golden voiced "Tenor, You'll be thrilled when you see and hear Bobby sing in "Hawaii Calls" (Closed Friday night) Thursday and Saturday, Sept. 21-23 "Little Orphan Annie" | Great Book and a Great Picture, Jolbear, President ] A SURPRISE PARTY The President Mrs. Li Colbear, read the following adrdess: PORT PERRY HIGH SCHOOL, ; arrangements for these exhibits, 20 WW, E. Webster Phone 01 4 bath; OSHAWA AIR-CONDITIONED FREE Thursdss, Friday, Saturday, SEPTEMBER: 14-15-16 The Advises Sherlock "Holmes with Basil Rathbon and Nigel Bruce. ADDED, Coloured Cartoon-- "BARNYARD BRAT" REVIVAL, Friday; at 10.45 p.m. HOLIDAY with Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant, ~~ Monday-Tuesday, SEPT 18-19 BIG DOUBLE BILL Saint in London starring George Sanders and Sally Grey and " MIRACLES FOR SALE with Florence Rice and Robert Young. an Wednesday and Thursday SEPTEMBER 20-21 HOTEL FOR WOMEN starring Aun Sothern, Linda Darnell, James Allison, A girl in every room--and a man on every mind. Oh Yes, We Still Sell BAUER WORK SHOES PRICED AT $2.75, 2.85, 3.35 PRICES ARE GOING UP ON ALL SHOES - so buy now We stillhave afew pairs of split leather'shoes : left at $1.95 per pair We have a , a full ine of BRASSO |and Quick Shine Metal Polishes at 15¢. per tin "HAVE YOU TRIED Capo Cattle Spray? If not, do it now $1.00 PER GALLON Port Perry 'TOMATOES FOR SALE Good, sound, choice, ripe, No. 1 Staked Tomatoes. "Price per basket well filled '20 lbs. for 25¢. 2 or More Baskets : 200. Each ' Order EARLY, while the supply is good. Bring Your Own Baskets APPLY 80 D. CORBMAN Beatty Store PORT PERRY g TER EE ER ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rey. R. Simpson, Minister. Sunday School at 10 a.m. - Evening Service at 7 o'clock. ~ Everybody Welcome CHUKCH OF THE ASCENSION Rector--Rev. J. C. Clough. Sunday, September 17th. 8 a.m.--Holy Communion, ~~ 9.45 a.m,--Sunday School. 11 a.m.--Morning Prayer and Ser- mon, i Thursday, September 21st-- St. Matthew's Day. + 8 a.m.--Holy Communion. 7.30 p.m.--Prayers and Interces- sions Sunday, September 24th--Harvest Thanksgiving. h, 8 a.m.--Holy Communion 9.456. a.m.--Sunday School. 7 p.m.--Evensong and Sermon, PORT PERRY UNITED CHURCH Rey. W. J. H Smyth. Minister. ~ 10 a.m.--Sunday. School. 11 am. -- "The Christ who always goes further," 7 pm.--"The Unchanging Christ in a Changing World." FOOLING THE LEGHORNS The mystifying spectacle of 3000 White Leghorn chickens wearing red goggles at the Essex County (N.J.) Penitentiary Farm, is explained by Warden Floyd Hamma, who says that the glasses have stopped the costly fighting among his Leghorns, ~ The guards had found that a harm. less peck causing a slight scratch was immediately transformed into a death fight by the sight of blood, 'If the chickens saw red all the time, 'they "thought, this felonious tendency might be curbed. So they devised the gog- gles of a small strip of leather fitted with red isinglass, and wired to the beak. There has not been a fatal fight among the Leghorns since, _--New York Herald. Tribune When the Tartar curses one, instead of exclaiming *'Go to--!"' as we do, 'he says "May you stay in one.place forever." Reader's Digest. = BLUE BLOOD Within living memory fashion. able. Frenchwomen 'made up" their veins with blue paint to en- hance the whiteness and -trans- parency of their skin. ARE YoU OLD"? An' "elderly lady who bore her years remarkably well was asked by a child if she were young or old. 'My dear, I have 0 young a-very long time," in replied. --Montreal Star. 19 IT : PORT PERRY ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, 1939 SHALT NOT KILL! Drive Carefully! NOTICE Any person who uses my name for purphses of defamation, shall be secuted at law. Witnesses wanted. Wm. F. Armstrong, R.R.2, Port Perry, Ontario, STRAYED to the premises of the .undersigned, four calves: two red heifers, two steers, one white and one dark. Owner can have same by proving property and paying expenses, Alvin. Bruce, Lot 22, Con. 11, Reach Tp., Phone 116 r 1-3, Sept. 14. *1 FOR RENT Brick house, all conveniences and garage. The Wellington Somerville property. Possession Qctober 1st, Apply to W. J. Anderson, Port Perry. FOR SALE CHEAP . Large House and three acres lang in Prince Albert. Apply _to Lillian Sprague, Aurora, Dnt. S21 AUCTION SALE Farm Stock and Implements, on Thursday, September 21st, the pro- perty of Mr> C. Harold Nesbitt, at lot 22, con. 8, .Cartwright. See hills. "Ted Jackson, Auctioneer, PULLETS FOR SALE Thirty Barred Rock Pullets, begin- ning to lay. Apply to G. Utes, 7 Phone 164 r 1.3, "OR SAL E 30 Brood Sows. Apply to C. ies Phone 264 or ofr 2, FOR RENT 'Seven roomed frame house in good repair, situated one block. from Queen street. Possession October 1st. Ap- ply to C. Sleep's Office for particulars. : WANTED - -Second Hand Lumber R..A. Laughlen, Honey's Corners Phone 249-r-12 FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE New. Plow, MecCormick-Deering general purpose. Cash or grain. Ap- ply: to John Birkett, Port Perry. FOR RENT The Ethel Ann Taylor Estate offer for rent the "180 acre farm, lot 15, Concession 8, in the Township of Cart- wright. Harris, Harris & Wallace, Solicitors for Ethel Ann Taylor Estate, Phone 24, Port Perry, Ont. it - 1H 1 tt VO im § Swen Marmalade, 32 oz. j 23¢ 'Perfection Matches, 3 boxes 21¢ i ule 1 i ..3--101 Silver Ribbon Tomato Juice, oz. tins for TEN 'CENTS Ritz Salad Dressing, 32 0z. Jar 39¢ Red Rose Tea Bags, 20 bags 19¢ Ogilvie Wheathearts, 28 oz. pkg. 1§e Aylmer Pineapple Juice 2--10% oz. tins, 1 RUBBER RINGS, 1 Per dozen S¢ Domino Baking Pdr, Ib 23¢ Zinc Rings, dozen 23¢ Peanut Butter, 26 oz. j. 25¢- Small Sealers, doz. 99¢ . Btrianed INFANTE FOODS, 3-41-2 oz, Tinsg--266 « Med. Sealers, doz, $1.13 Strawberry Jam, 32 oz, 25¢ ---------- Ty --_-- Large Sealers, doz. $1. 53 FRUIT 8 PECIALS Elberta PEACHES, 6 Quart Basket 39¢ Sunkist ORANGES, Small, per dozen 19¢c. Celery 2 for 15¢, Sweet Peppe DOM MI 1s 3 for 10c, Onions 101b 19¢ NION | . NI D. Aird, | LAWRENCE'S Drug Store NEWS You Can®Save with Safety at Your Rexall Store - NOVA KELP TABLETS A mineral-rich dietary supplement providing iodine, iron, "copper, manganese, ete, in or- ganic combination. 150 Tablets ...:.. $.79 300 Tablets ...... 1.39 750 Tablets ..... 2.79 NEO-CHEMICAL FOOD $1.15, $2.45 SCOTT'S EMULSION PURETEST COD 'LIVER OIL ~~ WAMPOLE'S COD LIVER EXTRACT AYERST'S ALPHAMETTES UPJONN'S SUPER D COD LIVER OIL .. ... -53¢, and 98¢, . 50¢. and $1.00 $1.00 and $3.50 .45¢., 90c., $1.40 A. M. LAWRENCE PHONE 49 72 Rexcll swe PORT PERRY & 2 or has been instructed RB ROGR BOBO Gh Bn BOB pn a fn BOB BRB CNB CBRE SPECIAL NOTICE TO WA IER CONSUMERS Through Resolution passed by the Council, Sept. 11th, 1939, the Secretary to allow a rebate of 40% on the water-rates covering the period from July 1st to Dec. 31st, 1939. This rebate applies to all consumers whose accounts to June 30th, 1939, are paid in full on or before Sept. 30, 1939. NOTE--The above 40% special rebate is in- addition to the' ususl * 10% prompt paynient discount, deducted from the gross bill.. G. F. MANNING, Secretary-Treasurer, Village of Port Perry Waterworks Dept, mk rharbeiined CBM BR] nl 1 Dr. H. H. Armstrong. DENTIST Leonard Block over Prentice's Barber Shop - Telephone 237 Port. Perry Do You Need Stationery? . Letterheads, Shvelebes, bill- heads, and all kinds of business office requirements supplied at the Star Office. » Genuine Hand Made LONG STRAW Horse Collars FIT and MEASURE GUARANTEED "AT NO EXTRA COST. MADE BY MAN WITH THIRTY 'YEARS EXPERIENCE Can be obtained from-- - T. STEWART, or WM. WEBSTER. ' PORT PERRY, ds 'W. A. San gster DENTAL oangs: Office Hours" 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, Office Upstairs, over Sleep's : is Insurance Office, 4 SUITS BPONGED AND PRESARD 80 Cents SUITS CLEANED Dry Cleaned $1.00 + Ca P. ROLPH. | "YOUR FAMILY BAKER Can relieve you from baking worries, and provide the best in Bread and Pastry. "JEMISON"S BAKERY THE HOME OF GOOD BREAD AND PASTRY Phone 93, Port Perry. HOUSE FOR SALE OR FOR RENT. Situated on' Queen street. All modern convenierices, © Apply to Mrs, W. Pyatt. Rep air and Painting Shop Also ih Work and "Furniture Painting Mechanic's License Phone 209 HOOEY'S . REPAIR SHOP One block North of the Sehert House yf - . (The frni of Greef & Humphreys is disolved.) ARTHUR W. S. GREER in attendance at my Port Perry office on ' Wednesday morning, nd Friday afternoon of each week, or by appointment. i Queen Street, Port Perry, Phone 264 (The firm of Greer & Humphreys is disolved.)' RUSSELL D. HUMPHREYS 24Y; Simcoe Street North, Oshawa. Phone 814 in attendance at my Port Perry office on Tuesday and Thursday afterncons of each week or by appointment. Queen Street, Port Perry,: Phone 264 DR. J. B. LUNDY ~ DENTAL S8URGRON Office above Bell Telephone Exchangé, North Side Queen Stréet, Port Perry. Phones: Office 68w, Residence 68) Some furniture for sale. 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