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m. Rodman, 'who has been Wh of Mr. H. H. Stone ar some time, left last "week for Sault Sie. Marie, where he has accepted a 'position with Mr C. L, Whitby. BORN--To Mr and Mrs L Jacobs, Mr Edward Dunk of Edmonton, Sunday with his mother and his Mrs W H Harris. Mn C. L. Vickery is improving aitely at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. Dobson, Toronto. Her daughter, Mrs. Baker, is with her, It ix hoped that she will be at home in Port Perry, in the near future. Thorn-Barrett The Marriage of Clara Pearl, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barrett of Manchester to Mr. Harry ( Thorn, only son of Mr. and Mrs C, H. Thorn of Indian Head, Sask. was solemnized on Wednesday, Jan. 31st at the home of the bride's parents. The bride who was given away by her father, wore a dainty dress of white silk embroidered net over silk with pearl trimmings. The groom 's gift to the bride was a pendant set in pearls. Miss Wigg of Oshawa, a friend of the bride, played the wedding march. The Rev. Mr. Robt. McCulloch of Toronto, cousin of the bride, perform- ed the ceremony in the presence of nearly forty guests. After the wedding supper the happy couple left, amid showers of confetti, for a short honeymoon to Niagara and other points. Shortly after their return they will leave for Indian Head where they will reside. Among the guests from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. James McCulloch Toronto, Mr. and Mrs J. C. McGill Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. James Pearson and family, Oshawa, Mrs. L. M. Weeks, Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald McCulloch, Enfield. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful presen. Sonya A memorial service was conducted in the St. Andrew's Presbyterian church here Sunday morning for the late Robert Wilson who was killed in action on January 5th in France. LaGrippe has had a grip on a number of people in the last two weeks, Miss Greta Amey, Cannington, and Miss Edna McCully, Blackwater, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs, S. McFarlane last week. Cpl. Jackson spent the week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Munroe. ~ Miss Clara Lunnéy has returned tome after spending a month in Baillieboro. Lieut. W. H. Penrose and Miss Loma Dure spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Watson. Master Alliston MacTaggart had the misfortune of being kicked with a forse, but we are glad to hear that he is récovering. Fir Agents Euan ASSURED AGENT FOR =. General Animals Jusurance Company Insurance on all kinds of stock. 'Pianos and Organs. Sold| 20th, 1917, a son-- Port Perry Band On Monday evening last the Port Perry Citizen's Band elected the fol- lowing officers for 1917: Hon, President--A Orchard President - Morley Campbell Vice-Pres.--Wm McGregor Sec'y-Treas--G R Davey Managing Committee -- Wm Me- or, J] Roach, ¥ W Mclutyre, Webster. i] Roach The Band are practising a number of new pieces of music for the coming season. 1S2nd Bn. Notes Lieut. Penrose, Corps Jackson, O'Halleran and Brown have been called to Oshawa. There isa move- ment all through the County to call in the officers from the outlying mili- tary stations. 000 Rumor has it that the 182nd Bn. will be taken to Toronto, and given a three weeks' course of drill before be- ing drafted into another Battalion, 000 Corp Jackson is expecting word to join the Royal Flying Corps at any time. 000 Sergt Hugo has been Placed in charge 'at Port Perry. 000 The 182nd Bn put on a big bill of fare at their concert in the Town Hall on 1 uesday night of last week. Some good moving pictures were shown, but owing to a break with "the curtain-the full lot were not given. The talent from Uxbridge did credit- able work especially the Brownscombe sisters, The attendance was not as large as might have been expected. The selections by the Port Perry 'Band were much appreciated. Manchester Mrs Weeks of Detroit nas returned home after an extended visit with relatives here. Mr Leslie James and family from Prince Albert, have moved to Man- chester Station. We welcome them to our neigeborhood. Mr Wm Davies was in Toronto last week and bought a team of very useful horses. He will move on his farm on the 6th Concession shortly. Miss Edna McKee is visiting with friends in Lindsay. Mr Charles Lamb from Lindsay was home over Sunday. Don't forget the Patriotic Social to be held at the homeof Mrs. J. E. Holtby on Friday evening of this week. A good program and supper will be provided. Admission 25¢ and -16¢c. Proceeds in aid of Red Cross. REPAIRS Now is the time, when you have the time to get that piece of jewelery repair= ed or if it is of old style let us show you how we can make it over for you into a modern piece of jewelery. We make over rings, change the set- tings, style or size. Your watch when is as good as new. it leaves our hands You are sure of a good time piece as when you bought it. If you have trouble with present eye glasses or spectacles, bring them to us, we can repair or replace any part of them while you wait. If you have a broken lense just send or bring us the pieces and we will get it replaced in the shortest notice, because we have an in- | a se. We test your eyes fr by the "Shadow Test € AUCTION SALE of Farm Stock, Implements, etc., ineladiog cows, the Lot 10, con 1, ny on ay. February 14, 1917. WF Marquis Auctioneer. FOUND--A gold bracelet on Sun- day. Owner can have same by proving property and paying exe peases. Apply Sarvis' Bakery New Treasurer Rev. John Ford commenced his duties as Treaswer of the Corporation of the Village of Port Perry in the place of Mr. J. H. Brown, who has resigned. Mr Ford has resigned his position as pastor of the Bapust church here after a pastorate of seven years. The resignation will"take effect at the end of this month. County Council Notes An objection was raised by" Mr. Mowbray, that the Seagrave bridge. erected by rhe Stratford Bridge Co, on the boundary line between the Counties of Victeria and Ontario, is not in accordance with the specificat- ions submitted by said company and forming part of their ' contract with these counties. Mr. Mowbray pointed out that one of the abutments is already cracked. He further stated that the Ontario committee disapproved of plan of said abutments, Lut the objection was ignored by the engineer of the above named company. On motion of Messrs. Mowbray and Mulvahill, the Clerk was instruct- ed to* write to - the Clerk of Victoria County calling attention to the above facts and stating further that the Council of Ontario declines to admit that the Stratford Bridge Co. has ful- filled its contract in connection with the building of said bridge. This motion was carried, and the Roads and Bridges Committee was empower- to effect a settlement of the matter. County Council appointed High School* Trustees as follows:--Whitby, A. T. Lawler; Oshawa, H. B. Samells; Uxbridge, Thos. Ward; Port Perry, W. H. McCaw. A Diet Test New York, Jan 29--Twelve of the thirteen policemen who ended ito- might a three weeks' diet test to prove that able bodied men can live: on food costing 25¢ a day, gaining from one to six pounds in weight, it was disclosed after the squad ate the final meal. ~The other member of the squad lost nearly four pounds. Killed by a Fall 'Jas. Vinson, of Oshawa, undertook to remove the scaffolding from his new house, and fell on his head. He was killed almost instantly. of the King St. Methodist Church, being assistant superintendent of the Sunday School. He was also a lead- ing member of the Sons of Temper ance and the Knights of Pythias, also A Collision On Saturday evening last about 7.30 o.clock, the train that connects with the Toronto line at Whitby, met. with an accident after leaving Whitby Junction, all went well until the town | was nearly reached when the train ran into an open switch and collided with' a box car. * There were two engines onthe train, and the front one ran into the -box car for a considerable distance. The train was backed up, and an investigation made to see what one was pretty well shaken up with the jar, it was found that no one was seriously hurt. A number were bruis- ed and one boy bad: his face cut so that it was bl The coach seats "seemed to geta Deceased was a prominent member |- a member of the Loyal Orange Lodge | damage had been done. While every-| pretty severe jolt and some of them AND ON EASY TERMS Lot No. 1. 960 acres at Sask,, 160 acres within the city aiid attractive. No better land in the Province of situated ina Y gisrict well served " a2 Saskatchewan. Lot No. 2. 320 acres at Lamp- man, Sask. 234 miles from railway and elevators. Lot No. 3. Sask. Lot No. 4. 640 acres in Southern Saskatchewan, all near the railroad and elevators 320 acres at Landis, Thee ofr of Western farm lands are unusually railways and elevators, there being: five railways running mto Wilkie. The |] price is just about half what has for- merly been paid, and if the offering is not as represented there is no sale. If you look up a railway map of Saskatchewan, you will see that Wilkie is a divisional point, in a thriving farming district. Don't miss this rare opportunity for profiable investment. If interested, call at the Star Office for further information 'or write or phone to A. F. CARNEGIE Port Perry, Ont. Bell Phone 140 Suppose some famous beauty of the olden days had includ- ed in her diary, a list of toilet aide--we therein that the witchery of her smile she owed to "just a bit of charcoal." CORSON"S CHARCOAL TOOTH-PASTE is a wonderful new denisilrics. silver grey in color, velvety yet effective in action and extremely pleasant to use, The refined charcoal in this Paste whitens the yellowest teeh, hardens the gums and gives to the mouth & sensation of sweet cleanness, Just a day or so--you do not have to wait long for results=--anl you will note with satisfaction how white your teeth are getting. AN AGE-OLD SECRET would probably read WILLIAMS, Mg, 0, ates Managing TORONTO Pe Consult our or write A DW HEAD OFFICE. = i ADAMS & HUTCHESON Local Agents Port Perry George Collii Ss Real Estate Agen Tf you think of buying or selliby a f. m, it will pay you to consult me. 1 i..ve some very fine farm properties for sale, and have good facilities. for transicrs. These farms are trom $0 to 200 acres, and I have also a nume« ber of youd village properties for sale Terms easy. For further particulars apply to Geo Collins, Port Perry, Ont. ASK FOR THE TUBE IN KHAKI Sold by all Druggists Sovereign Perfume Co. . Brock Ave, Toronto PHONE 72 For Choice BEEF, PORK, LAMB and VEAL CAWKER B 0S. BUTCHERS # "A full line of Smoked M and Lard always on hand Highest Cash - price paid for Hides and Skins