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Gidios a student it High ol from Utica, met with an, ac- ing Sonie of the other boys had succeeded #n dbing the trick, and. Giebner had also, done it once or twice. 'This time, Eowever, he pitched forward and fell <n His head to the floor, a distance "of seven feet. The doctor was and found that. the boy was - apffering from a slight concussion of the bran. After some houts as no seridus signs developed he - was fixed up 10 a bed and taken to his home at Utica. . The Canning" Factory Situation Séveral reports have been circulated regarding the Canning factory at Port 'Perry. The facts are these: Mr. Simpkins who is at present ill with rheumatism has thought it wise €g take in with him Messrs Allan and Bywater, of Trenton. These gentle- wen are now operating canning factories at five different points-- Frankford, Presqu'lle, Grafton, Fox- boro and Consecon. They are now coustructing another factory and want to. bring the number up to ten. They were in Port Perry on Monday, and did not consider the egg warehouse site altogether suitable for their pur- pose as it is not very level and there i5 not enough land. They looked at the Leonard "property which affords good advantages being level and suit- able for putting in railroad switches. _ Nothing definite was done and no * statement was made as to their pur- poses They are going to take the matter up immediately and further particulars will likely be forthcoming wiext week. ft will be wise to accept with cau- tion the many irresponsible stories that may be heard. We have it on good authority the facts are as already stated here. - ee > The ice was broken on Tuesday, "but the wind was in the wrong quarter ta take 1t entirely out of the lake, but much of it has gone. Mr. J. D. Watson, the Lecturer of the National Sanitarium Association, we, are informed, -expects to visit Port Perry and give his illustrated Tecture on Tuberculosis in the Town Hall, April 30th. Reeve Gerow will occupy the chair. Mr. H. Davidson has bought Mr. Wm. Turners cartage outfit. ' Mis. E,W. Davidson and daughter Hilda; of Hamilton, spent the holiday with Mrs. J. Orr. Coming: F. E. Luke Opt. D. To- sonto's able optician can be consulted at W. H. McCaw's Jewelry Store Port Perry Thursday April z7th. If your eyes trouble you don't miss seeing him. Eyes should be examined every two years. Satisfaction guaranteed. 'Next Sunday Rev. G. R. Clair of _ Newcastle, will occupy. the pulpit of she Methodist church morning and "evening. Rev. Mr. Bamforth goes to Newcastle to preach educational ser- mons. 5 i he Weather : tn jie dey people about { X People who can think cathe else' to say foctsafe in tack- this subject, It is like the poor, "with us. How i tioned mong or servatives in President--E. H. Purdy, P 1st Vice Pres--Wm nium, 0 Scugog. : and Vice Pres --Frank Mason, of | Oshawa. 3rd Vice Pres--J. H Downey, 0 of Whitby Secretary--Dr, Brooklin. Asst. Sec--Robt Smith, Columbus. Treasurer-- Jas Rutledge; Whitby. Chairmen of local associations-- H. S. Samells, of Oshawa; A. G. Lawlor, Whitby Town, W. S. Short, Port Perry. A J. Howden, of Columbus, and Ralph. Robinson, of Oshawa, for East Yay Township. E. Grant, of Brooklin, for - Whitby Township. D. G. Milne, of Cherrywood, and W. J. Dewitt, of Greenwood, for Pick- ering Township. J. H. Brown, of Seagrave, and Dan Johnson, of Myrtle Station, for Reach Township. , Geo. Hood, jr.-for Scugog. The matter of selecting a candidate was postponed until a meeting to be held at Oshawa on Friday, April 11th. JoLn 1 Moore "of Grand Trunk Railway TIME TABLE--PORT PERRY Going South--7.2: 20 a.m; II1.55; 1.40 p.m. Going North---g. 11a.m; 5.55 p.m; 7.33 p.m. Nationalities 1 ing jg Ontario County According to Dominion" Conse bulletin the following nationalities are represented in Ontario "County: -- English, 21,400; Irish, 8,644; Scotch, 7,201; Other British, 303: French, 444; German, 1,076; Austro-Hungarian 9; Belgian 6; Chinese 12; Dutch 635; Greek 10; Indian 366; Italian - 205; Jews 124; Negro 1; Polish 224; Rus- sion 24: Scandinavian 22; Swiss 5; Unspecified 291. It Pays to Advertise N -- Last week we. advertised for some old-fashioned candle moulds. As a return we received fourteen offers to' supply our want, and. one lady was good enough: to send in a sketch "and a description of the way the candles were made. We thank these people for their kindness. St. John's Church : Rev. W. J. West M. 'A,, Pastor. Divine Service 6th April 11 A. M. "Ruth and Orpha." <q P..M. "The Grand Purpose of Chris ing Class. * {thn war, the British and the surviving §1 were given crown grants onies: The Sr. Mr. Wi his grant in the township then a wilderness, on 'lot where be with his wife" emigrated i in 1831. in clearing some: land ani home when tke peace. of -- country was disturbed by t "Miss Kenzie Rebellion of 1837. The senior party to Mr. Waddell being a drill sergeant 'in day. All the the British army was called front, first to 'Toronto and Niagara, for the instruction militia preparing for the comi flict, 'The younger James and: of this sketch, then a mere or 18, hastened to offer his services to his country and shortly after foHowed | his father to the front. ~The war was fortunately of short duration, 'and 'at its close the younger. James: returned to Brock. He entered the semice of a Michael Runyan, who "then 'owned the farm where Mr. Waddell pent most of his succesding days, apd the place where he died. ~~ 1 This Mr. Runyan becam much; at- | tached to the plucky young fellow. and being an old man and haying 1 relatives, offered Mr: Waddel the for his keep during his remain and pay off some legacies: This 'M: Waddell accepted and. made this his permanent. home... He. St aft Y con- bi , Ct te Jo 2 ens : and th, wife of Semple, long 'since dads ; Being an _ active and farmer he soon accumulated 'a rea amount of land; and at ong time own. ed the two farms on the north side. of | River Street on which part of the' Vil lage of Sunderlay now stands; was a life. > fe} and consistent ibe of fhe "Prebyr terian Church, "He was. of a most genial and kindly« disposition, ever ready to help those with whom he wa associated in any * possible wi always took a'lively interest in oi "{icipal affairs and. local municipal : nomination without hi: the many su ; nd-ann Drilled Wells? Wells Dug Cleaned and ed supply apparatus installed. Satisfaction Guaranteed All orders promptly attended to to Phone at my we Ned * the J. "Pearse, ces that Mr. Jas Ward has} on an insurance business thie firm name of Pearse & Ward | nuance of the liberal scarcely * considered ~ complete: He % was of a strong robust Sonsitunon and up to about four months as active on foot as most n Intellectually and' mentally bright to, the last centre. of those desi ling and. exci early settler and har flicts a eudured. 3. P M. Sabbath School and Bible choi Weekly Prayer Service Wedneatny ¢ evening at 8 Orelock, Ladies Why Not t business' partner with her-| :