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Port Perry Star, 12 Nov 1913, p. 4

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generally conceded. to 'be a trade bringer. United effort' will ensure success. John Burnham Although Mr, John Burnham: had been 1n poor health for some time, #nd he had been 'under the doctors care recently, his death on Friday, November 7th, 1913, came as: a: sur- prise even to those who 'were in af- tendance on him during his illness. At 4 o'clock deceased was apparently much improved, and when . seen next shortly after six, he was dead. « Death" is thought to have been due to. heart failure resulting from pneunionia. * John: Burnham, eldest son of the late Harris - Burnham, learned his trade as a druggist with Mr. McLashan and Dr. McClititon' in Port Perry some thirty-five years ago. He was a man of considerable musical ability and was organist in the Anglican church, Port Perry, during. the time Dr. Carry was in charge. | Deceased next went to Perth, where he was organist in the Anglican Church. © After that he was in Belle ville and Port Hope, returning 40 Port Perry some three years ago on account of ill 'health. Sold the Bisifvess : Mr. Geo. R. Davey has sold his business to Mr, H. A. Sydie, of West Sutton, and the new proprietor opens his store for business this Wednesday, Mr. Davey has not finally decided what his future vocation will be. COMING--F.. E. Luke Opt D 150 Yonge St.' Toronto's able opti- cian at W. H. McCaw's Jewelry. store, Port Perry, Thursday' Nov. 27th. Spectacles and eye glasses at right prices if required. Mr. Ross Hood has returned from his hunting trip at Coboconk "and secured a fine deer. Mrs. Thos. Rames -has returned from "her trip around the Georgian Bay and Toronto. Miss Amy. Christian A. O.C, M. spent Tuesday in the city, and attend- ed the Melba-Kubelik Concert in the Massey Hall, Tuesday night. Mr. G. D. Evans, C. P. R. operator at Gleichan,, Alberta, ischome on a visit with'his parents after an absence of three years. i J Mr, M. L. Duff; auditor of the Panama Railway, at Colon Panama, and family are visiting Mrs. T. Duff. Crisp lettuce and cut flowers for sale at Ettey's greenhouse, Prince Albert, Phone 74113 0d Guaranteed Good On Wednesday evening : Nov. 1g,' the B. V. P. U. will give an entertain- ment in. the Town Hall? bert: Pi Rev. Her will give an evening with )yke; and ' w will be -Some press com- eriment 'members, clergymen, active and retired officers of "the militia, to take a place-on the platform. Then the ceremony commenced. Lieut.-Col. Preston, the officer com-{ manding the 46th Regiment, addressed the "audience. © The Colonel is an orator and a strong military enthusiast He explained why he was a soldier, and told' his hearers that next to Colonel John Hughes, he was the oldest active militia man in Canada. Then followed Rev. Capt. Kidd, the chaplain of the" Regiment; and it is needless to say that his words were well received. Major Farrell then introduced Col: onél John Hughes, Commander (of the oth Infantry Brigade; Camp Com- mandant of Kingston, Colonel Hughes is an old Cait- wright boy, and it was only fitting that he above all others should lay the cornér stone of the new. armouries. He commanded the: company that went from Cartwright 'to the North West in 1885, 'and from the age of fifteen has worn the scarlet uniform of a Canadian militia man. Reeve Byers presented him with an address. and Mr. J. Hé Devt with a silver trowel, with which be dexterously "well and truly laid" the corner stone! In his remarks, which were strictly at! ositively the 'mi inv orating hair dressing or family use, It is not and will make your hair soft, luxuriant. It puts life and dull faded hair. Get a large | Orval Byer and watch its rapi Regular price BO cents, Graham's Garage is 5 getting more up-to-date every. day: 'Besides their regular equipment of parts dnd' acces: sories, a gasoline storage tank has been installed and connected up to a ! Bowser pumping outfit, and low Port] advan-f. Perry Autoists can enjoy. tages of filtered gas. y public auction at the east b 14, con. 3, Reach, on Fri vember 14; at 0 'clock, stock: imp Tennyson has given up has rented his farm of a hon-partizan character, Colonel || Hughes explained for 'his brother, Colonel, the Hon. Sam Hughes," the present Militia' Department's policy re |! s rural armouries, for 'military purposes, but they ate public buildings for the 'public use, They are 'primarily built at the public expense, and he}, churches, lodges, 'women's institutes, etc, to make use of them. in the evening a banquet was fone dered by the ladies of Blackstock, and some of our Port Perry people ate" as]: if they had not had a square meal for some time. No one could blame them either--the dainties were pling. Rie wished the - different organizations, W.G.ELUIOTT © PRINOIPAL { on Rone oie: 'The usual toast list followed and : some splendid speeches were given. Port Perry was represented on the ci toast list by Mr. H. G. + aie : 3 he armouries will be mnsical ments Mr. Piercy's work are - here} The

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