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Port Perry Star, 18 Feb 1914, p. 4

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1g "bis parents, Mr, and Mrs.Wm for the past week, returned West on Tuesday morning. Mr. Dixon, of Calgary, is visiting sister, Mrs. A. Garbutt. ln o. L. No 223 intend runni id Boys Reunion and Annual ae le- on the 3rd of June, i better thanever. Full particu xl ¢ - Mr. Jonathan Lane, of Belleville, was in town for the week end. "Mr. Or Browne, of Toronto, spent Sunday in town. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kent, spent a few days in town last week. Have you secured your seat for the great Cantata--Queen Esthers? Plan at Davis' Drugstore, Mr. Chifford Beckett, of Edmonton, and Mr. Gordon Beckett and Mr. Geo. Thompson, of Markdale were the guests of their aunt, Mrs. Frank] Woodley, last week. Mr. A. Symons, is moving to near Claremont, and his farm will be run by Mr. John Pearee, who is now mov- ing on to the premises. We are sorry to lose Mr. Symons from Scugog. Mrs. A. E. Vickery, is home again from lindsay, where she has been visiting for some time. Mrs. Gregg, has gone to Lindsay, visiting friends. Hockey Games Tort Perry won against Beal's Seven of Lindsay to thetune of 10--2. The visitors being out-classed in every re- spect. The effective shooting of the home team proved disastrous to the Lindsay team, The result of the Girls' Whithy on Monday, Feb. 8-0 in Whitby girls' favor. game at 9th, was Don't forget the game to-morrow aught A good clean game is assured Little Britain vs. Port Perry Crescents Dairy Cows at Auction J. E. Forden will sell at the Sebert House yards on Saturday, Feb. 21st the best load of Dairy Cows, Holstein and Shorthorn Grades, ever offered in Port Perry, seven of which are new milkers balance forward springers. All young and in good conditions. Terms 8 months credit. 6 per cent. per annum off for cash. GEO. JACKSON, Auctioneer Carnival Me. Nevison announces that he will hold a carnival, on' the evening of Thursday Fer. 20th. See big bills Band Meeting A band meeting is called on Thurs. {ay evening, in the Town Hall, when the Instruments are expected here Every member is requested to be Present. Chickens Wanted All kinds of bought at Ligh mar- ket price--Cash.: Will «call for fowl if seller will drop me word at fon delivery, Port © L.STEIN, * Tamteson; who has ben 3s {of an earthquake doing any good, and poultry|. Port Perry, Ont, | srk I i hoy 2a also speci partments: ns, art, household Service pasion -- and | junior work, n|s8 of teachers, fees moderate. FL Wanted ing to become the setiere of Port Perry, for the Spirella Co. Must devote two afternoons each week to the Spirella service, Good money in it. P. King, District Manager, Spirella Co. Niagara Falls, Ont. Valentine Supper The Valentine Supper and Concert given under the auspices of the Meth- Fodist Epworth League on Monday night was a success .inancially; about $30.50 being raised. 'The supper which was served from 6 o'clock till was first-class and well served by the young ladies. During the supper the Methodist Sunday School Orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. T. Hauris, del ghted all present with their music. After supper was over the chair was taken by the Ist V. P. of the league and the following program was given--Vocal solo, Mr C. C. Jeffrey; Piano duett-- Mr. T. Jackson, and Mr, W. Nesbitt; Reading--Mrs. (. Jackson, entitled "The Deacon and the Bell Wether" Port Perry Male Quartette (Old Bill) Vocal Solo--Mr. M. Letcher; Reading ~--Miss Purdv. Vocal solo -- Mrs. Bimiorth, *O Perf ct Day"; Piaro S. 0--Mis | ene Jack; Vocal Solo-- Miss A M~Caw, "Unt! C osing by t e Ma'e Qua tet e and singing of God Save the King. I'he Leagues takes this opportunity of thanking all those who took part in the program and also the waiters and all who he'pad to make the even- ing a success. . To the Ladies Mrs, R. Hamilton wishes to an- nounce to the ladies of Port Perry and vicinity that she has been appointed iepresentative of the Spirella Co. and will be ready to take orders for Spir- ella Corsets after this week Further announcements later. Earthquakes, Etc. We are having a strenuous winter. With the thermometer go'ng down 3 degrees below zero, and actual earth quakes, even the most sensation loving people ought to be satisfied. For ourselves we could manage to get along without either of these uncom- fortable conditions. We never heard we can't see why the thermometer sides in with Rudyard Kipling in his snony estimate of our "fair Dominion" Only one man we know of likes this bitterly cold weathet--we leave you to guess his business. Itis time aome of our local vocalists began to sing 'Spring is c0-0-0-0-0-a-ming" so that we may not grow discouraged. It is to be hoped that our distant readers may not doubt the veracity of his paper when we couple 35 below with earthqnakes. Several reputable persons are prepared to give evidence as to the presence of both the earth- quake and the cold. Presbyterian = Church Rev, W. J, West, M. A. Pastor 7 p. m. "The X Rays" p. m. A Tie Game Tdeal ron Junior -- | A feliable lady of good social stand: € professional. cor-| Write to Gertrude| Prayer Service Thursday at 7.30}! Militia. The three didn't choose the Company they finally joined, for truth to tell the compauy uad a tsugh name. - But having enlisted the young fellows. felt that they must go through with the business, First night aiter joining to the hotel. = The order was given "Right wheel"--that led to the bar. One of the young fellows being tallest headed the company and at this point be fell out of the ranks together with oneof his chums, They other boy lined up in f cnt of the bar with the rest of the fellows. This happened a few times, and then the employer of the young | feilow who lined up with the other boys iin front of the bar, called him in and said "I understand Company C march up to the Queen's for drinks every night?" "L don't kn_w" was the reply, "I've only just enlistea," 3 "You've been there long enough to know their customs and if you go to the bar once more you can look else- where tor a job." So each night the three chums fell the bar. They did not talk or act as If they were feeling "goody" sust didn't want to booze. one of the boys in this fashion. "What's the matter with you fellows the captain pays one half and 1 pay want you to have them" obj cted. Next night when the company was formed up by the color-sergeant; he said want to take drinks, those that don'ts step out of the ranks" taen. the color-sergeant , announced | that the Captain bad provided ice cream for these three. But the boys refused to go and charge ice cream to captain's account. 5 Pretty soon the number of anti: bar to take their drinks. "This was a simple case of what is termed backbone, without sefmons. Rupture Expert Herel Seeley, whoffitted Czar of Russia, Called to Lindsay delphia the noted truss expert, 'will mam in Lindsay, Saturday only, Feb. 20th. Mr. Seeley says: "The Sperma- tic Shield as now used and approved by the United 'States 11 a. m. "The One Thing Needful" | Perfect! Backbone A young fellow enlisted with the LE He did it for the fun of the | thing-- he and a coaple of his chums out of the ranks when they reached | They | Pretty soon the lieutenant got 'after | the other half for those drinks and 1] "But we don't wantlthem" the boy Fi "I hear there's some fellows don't} The three chums stepped out and, : company who would march 1 up to the, : F, H. Seeley, of Chicago and Phiia-| be at the Benson House and will re-| the company was maiched in a body |" PURE rap CANDIES That we have constantly arriving, and at prices cannot help bie ol but please. every customer + MERE ARE A EA FEW ITEMS ™ THEN Imported Turkish Delight, pers: re 28 Peanut Brittle i RH a a HL we 15¢ Fruit Tablets - % iri - 18¢ Buttercups - - Te % - - 15¢ Assorted Kisses - : " : . Mac Chocolate Drops - - - - + 18¢ TAKE A LOOK AT \T OUR 5°. 10-, 10", 5: 10,15, & 25 TABLES ROSE & CO. THE FAIR "Clothes are ap indication of] ' 'fthe man, even if they don't] "make" him, and you might as | well have your clothes" speak well of you. It costs no more {to have that comfortable, well dressed feeling, if you buy your suits from a dependable tailor. Mortable, too. = - 4 A, and comfortable : fit guaranteed \ py ~ W. H. DOUBT [Merchant Tailor : SU BSCRIPTION i rates i Pies ur Beith yi, f nig in advance TH )RT PERRY STAR and Camian B Farm . ns xevre S188) You might-as well be com-| The Port Perry STARS $1.00 year to} ¥ of rein ig customers and the customers of others, 9 Your orders for work can be sent in by Bell ; Phone No. 79. Oh Ses agiod. i supply at the Turner Coal Offices: south' of the railway ¢ Rroseifny® Water Street, Port Perry . We thank our frien d s who tried the quality. of coal. The result i is, they COME BACK FOR MORE That's all right--our coal gives 800D SATISFACTION The guarantee of our cus- i tomers' satisfaction suits us all right. So come along with your orders, or call Phone 38 St. Charles Hotel Commercial and Travelling Ea Public seosivs. every. comfort... and attention ready cut for 1 use, Allkinds Ce: Cedar and 3 barn timber for sale, WES RTE RN GT

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