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4 3 Bhs Ware : ceived an appointment in the Ontario, Department of Education, Toronto. 'Mr. John Cowie, 'of Gravenhu a few days in Port Mrs. Cowie and daughter have y visiting her wither for some By Dr. Chas. Thorne, V.S,, of Stout peda was in town last week. : : Bort Reaion one dr. a 2 £0 a mile-a-minute. Mr. Harper, of Edmonton,spent the week end in town. He was on his 'way to Montreal. Mrs. Harper has Been in town for-two or three weeks, and will remain here for the present. Nearly $400.00 offered in prizes at the Port Perry Old Boys' Reunion, Juné 3rd. : Mr. Merlin Letcher has Partha * a new Ford car. On Monday evening, May 18, Mr. McE. Murray will address the [* 'resbyterian Guild. His subject will be "Browning." * Selections will also be read from this poet's writings. « Mr. Joseph Sisson is making con- siderable improvements to his house |. «on Lilla St. As will be seen by his advertisement on this page, Mr. Dorman Corbman will open a fruit and vegetable store if Rose & Co's old stand. Manager Wallace is getting around ia an auto these days. The annual meeting of the Metho- dist Sunday School was held on Mon- day evening, when the following officers were elected: Supt., S. Farmer, Asst. Supt, E. L. Williamson; Sec'y, 8. Yelland; Asst. Secs, C. Jackson and W Webster; Treasurer, H. Purdy; Librarians, Miss Franklin and Miss McDermott. The teachers were re- appointed. The road grader is busy these days ona the streets of Port Perry. Dr. Berry addressed the Presbyter- ide Guild on Monday evening on "Health Hints for Better Living." "The young people should profit by the useful suggestions given. Mr. "Toronto. Mr. Morley Honey is recovering from his illness as rapidly as can be expected, and there is every reason to hope for his complete restoration to health. Next week we shall isue another of Mr. Waddell's interesting travel sketches. BORN---To Mr. and Mrs. Stein at. Port Perry, on Saturday, May 9th, a Sha. Word has again been received of the serious illness of John Irvin in the West. Mrs. N. Cobourn returned home on the 6th inst, after a stay of six sponths in Toronto, accompanied by Mus, E. Cobourn and her daughter. FOR SALE--One cooking range, few, with pipes, $30.00; one small heater, with pipes, $5.00 Apply to MRS. NELSON FOSTER, Crandell St, Port Perry. 20-4 ------ : Pianos Tuned John T. Anderson, of 200 Beresford "Aye., West Toronto, piano tuner 'with ever twenty-five years' practical ex- perience, is in town and arrangements tuning panos can be made With him by applying at the St. Charles Hotel. For reference or to leave later orders, apply to Dr. J. D. Berry. Fred Irvin is home from Utica Miss Louie Parrot, of Myrtle, is wiiting with her aunt, Mrs, Merwin Christie. Me, and Mrs. Thos. Lambe, of Prince Albert, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harper. 'Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Embury, of To- pe pin of Mr, and Mrs. E. - Mr. Merwin Christie was in Whitby one day last week and purchased a fine driver. - Miss Eva McDermott spent a few days with Mrs. Frank Crosier. ~~ # Mas. Bowe way in Hamiton James Myers peu | last Wed- in Toronto. from serious injury on Saturday even ing. He was crossing the street when ened he was not seriously hurt. The 48th Highlanders Band will fur- nish an abundance of choice music, also a Grand Concert, assisted by Eugene Lockhart, entertainer, mn the even Port Perry Old Boys' Reunion, June Board of Education Met on Wednesday evening. Mem- bers present--Messrs. W. S. Short, E H. Purdy, Dr. Berry, ]. McE.Murray, W. H. McCaw, H. G. Hutcheson, C R. Stewart. The following accounts were grils ed to be paid: Wm. Mills, laying floors, $19. 46 Geo. 'Raines, cement work, $3.00 A. Orchard, coal and. cement, $33.81. Mr. Follick presented the High School Report, which showed 98 on the roll, and an average attendance of 92.25, during the month of April. In 1912 the number on the roll was 75, and in'1913, 91. The public School report showed 188 on the roll, and an average attendance of 169.82, during the month of April. A circular letter from the Depart- ment of Education was read, which suggested establishing an agricultural course in connection with Port Perry High School. The Board felt that they would not be warranted in incur- ring any additional expense in con- nection with the High school at the present time. Complaint was made of persons driving delivery and other rigs across the school campus. Notices are to be issued warning trespassers that they will be prosecuted if found continuing this practice. Mr. Geo. Stone was appointed a member of the Entrance Examination Board. The sanitary condition of the closet system of the schools has been a mat- ter for criticism for some years, and a memorial was presented by the local Women's Christian Temperance Union, in which they ask that imme- diate steps be taken to remedy these conditions. The House and Grounds Commit- tee had already prepared plans for building a new closet entirely of cement and iron. The "old building for the beys will be torn down at midsummer. and a new one erected in which every provision has been made for cleanliness, and which will be locked every night. S------ Baseball in abundance at the Reunié of Old Boys at Port Perry on June 3rd. $60 purse offered for a tournament. Sellars Farm Sold Mr. Wm, Sellars has sold his farm near Epsom to Mr. Robert Taylor, who has been the tenant for some time, ; Sl The Clock Strikes The post office. clock has started to strike, but it is far too modest and gentle about telling the hours. voice must 'have been Sained | in a Willie Bruton bad a. narrow escape |. Old | be was knocked down by a horse that started to rear and plunge. The boy| was carried into a nearby store, but it was found that although badly fright-| | Its arangements can be' made that she] of 1 canbe hed asly ll veto .|Canada's Best id Céncert in the evening, assist- ed-by - "i. Eugene Lockhart Canada's Best Entertainer. Baseball : Tournament 1st prize $40, second $20. Also lots of other sports and attractions. Be One of the Crowd. Don't Miss It. For further particulars address ' the Secretary R. B. SMALLMAN, Chairman. S. GRAHAM, Treasurer. 5 JE MORRISH, Secretary. 'A Gruesome Find The people of the Village of Prince Albert were greatly shocked to hear that the body of a woman had been found who was: thought to have been dead six weeks, or perhaps two months. The body was that of Mrs. Robt. Armstrong, ex-soldier and pen- sioner. Mrs. Armstrong had been "Hving alone, and did not encourage callers, On more than one occasion Mrs. Arm- admit those who knocked at her door, and at times she would be absent from home without informing the neighbors as to her whereabouts, So it was most natural that her continued: ab- sence at this time did not cause. the concern it would have caused under ordinary circumstances. Finally, the neighbors began to talk the matter over, and it was decid- ed to break into the house. The sight that met the eye was horrifying. Mrs Armstrong had evidently been prepar- ing to retire when death seized her, All that could be done was to wrap the remains in sheets and deposit them in the coffin. the proper authorities had bees' notified. Mrs. Armstrong was evidently riot was found i in the house. compete, sanction C.M.A. | y ; . Pu i ¢ Highlanders Band will furnish choice music dur- i a ing the day, also put on a grand Robt. Armstrong, widow of the late |W strong has been known to refuse tof This was done after] in need, as we understand that money is From the Asst. Prov. Tre: closing cheque for $85.44, b railway tax due the 'munici charges for-local patients Pore for in a Provincial institution. From D. Halliday, Clerk of Whitby Township ré commissioners to be ap- pointed (0 oversee the expenditure on townline for 1914, From W. A. McLean, agit 'Engineer for Province of Ontario, "enclosing dia- gram of Reach township, and asking the Council to designate on same about for- ty miles of the most important market roads, also an 'equal mileage of roads of secondary importance. Messrs. Wallace and Boe appeared ; requesting the Council to open that por- tion of the unopened road allowance lying between the 12th -and 18th con- cessions, 'stating that they considered the same could be done for about $400, and that it would be a great 'convenience to them. The Coun-il intimated that t would ex mine the said roadway on their. \ tour of spection of the highways, Messrs. Hutcheson and: Wallace also appeared asking the Council to join in petitioning the Government to establish an armory in this district, Request 'granted. The Council decided : to commence | their tour of inspection of the highways' on Tuesday, the 19th inst. Mr. Mark moved, seconded by Mr. Weir, that the Court of Revision to re- vise and correct the assessment roll for 1914 be held in the township hall on Monday, June 8, at two o'clock. Mr. Dobson moved, seconded: by Me Stone, that the resignations of the lowing appointed pathmasters be accept: ed-- Samuel Barrett, Div, ' "Jas E. Mitchell, Div. 38 Jimes Baird, Div, 62 { orman Midgley, Div. 72 and that Jos, Holtby, Joshua Collins, m. Pearson and and J. H . Brown re: ,. less] will have a complete stock of all kinds. DORMAN CORBMAN Port Perry spectively be appointed i in'lieu thereof." Messrs. ge Gibson: ted that asmother road division be ed consisting 'of that portion 'of - concession east of the Centre sideroad, and that Jas. Lee, hong. ha and Jas. Gibson be permitted to' their. saute labor thereon -- Grant : ACCOUNTS PASSED Wm. Phoenix, $6.00, Money. collected in 1H Cec Sabon for na. . 7, $3.00, grav. Neill $44.00, grave Appicachies ao pid Filings lot 20, ¢ con. 11. Gall onus 40. rods wire' fenge let 3, con. Phair, $20.00," bonus 80 rods i= ne ~ 16, con. 10. id, $300 itchett, tem ai Geo, Kerry, $9, shoveling snow, etc, S.W, Croll 830, removing logs, t I Gl CA Parsons, $5.50, A = Claughton, Coombe, $5 TOWNSHIP OF will be held in the Township Hall Manchester, Mon. Ju ; at TWO' O'CLOCK: of which all persons: interested are required to take notice and Rove - themselves accordingly. 1 WM. F. DOBSON, Tp. Clerk. fk BE cas aut rt a am Le SPO LRN ST SEN ERR OT