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-- E E EY WE WOULD N'T BLOW ABOUT QUR GOODS IF WE. DIDN'T HAVE THE GOODS 'To BLOW ABOUT, | T WE HAVE J THE GOODS AND THE DJ PRICE IS ENTICING : = RF uz THIS 1S THE MONTH OF-MARCH WITH ITS BLUSTER AND BLOW, BUT MARCH HAS SOMETHING To BLOW ABOUT AND SO HAVE WE. WE WoULD NoT BLOW ABOUT OUR JEWELRY, CUT GLASS AND OPTICAL GooDsS UNLESS WE KNEW THEY WERE RIGHT, BE- CAUSE WE TOOK CARE To BUY THE RIGHT KIND. PLACE YOURSELF IN THE HANDS OF EX- PERTS WHEN YOUR EYES NEED CORRECT- oN. WE KNOW How To FIT YoU PERFECTLY OUR PRICES ARE AS HONEST AS THE DAY IS LONG. WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY RE- PAIRED PROMPTLY. I. R. BENTLEY, Jeweller, Port Perry. Recruits Wanted for Production Just as surely as lack of food is strangling Germany day by day, so plenty of food is winning the victory for the allies. The French armies, for instance, were never better fed than now, for France cannot forget the awful lesson of 1870--the failure of her food supply. To this she attributed theloss of that war. To feed the French soldiers around Verdun, more than 25,- 500,000 pounds of food a week were required. This gives a faintidea of the colossal task of feeding an army. Canada and Britain havea hugearmy of fighting heroes on theline ; every man MUsT have plenty of food, in spite of a world shortage. Upon Canada's food production all principally rely. The Farmers of Ontario Urgently Need Help 'The ent of Agriculture appeals to men and boys to enlistin the farm help campaign. The Department appeals to men unfit for military service, or whofinditimpossible to enlist in the army. Do your "bit" by helping to increase production of foodstuffs. This is your hour of opportunity. The farmers of Ontario need the help of retired farmers, of men following no geeupation (retired), of business men who can spare a portion of their time. We appeal to all who can so arrange their ordinary affairs to plan to help some farmer friend, particularly in seed time and harvest. Confer with your county District Representative of the ment of Agriculture, or write, "Farm Help Cam- paign," care Department of Agriculture, Toronto. Ontario Department of Agriculture W. H. Hoarst, Minister of Agricultare - Parliament Buildings Toronto xl Splendid Progress Continued from frout page Engine for Sale. 8 h.p. Fairbanks Morse Engine, mounted on trucks, in first-clas shape ----for sale cheap. Apply to C Russell 'Dean, Box 7, Port Perry, Ont. The legitimate requirements of manufacturers, merchants and faamers have evidently been well taken care of : ------ as the loans to the public' are sHown oi as $36,064,885. The Bank's bolicy ~ Which Was It? has always been to do its share in the der the beuding of "Accidents |egitimate development of Canadian d" Lamb, industries and the amount appearing "Brussels . last in the statement as loi: s tothe pub- ent or a lic has been confine. entirely to accident or a yCanada, 0 es no) THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE SIR EDMUND WALKER, C.V.0,, LL.D., D.C.L., Manager. JOHN AIRD, General President H. V, F. JONES, Ass't Genera! Manager GAPITAL, $15,000,000 RESERVE FUND, $13,500,000 FARMERS' BUSINESS The Canadian Bank of Commerce extends to Farmers every tacility for the transaction of their banking business, including the discount and 'collection .of sales notes. Blank sales notes are supplied free of charge on application. ' C. F. Worrell : PORT PERRY BRANCH Choice Red Salmon, ~~ = vd 2 Choice Pink Salmon, - ee : per Corn, 13c, or 2 for 25¢ Peas, 13¢, or 2 for 25¢ Tomatoes, 15¢ can (less than canners price) i ak, 8 Red Rose Tea at the old price at 4 5rd and 50c | Choice Prunes, per pound a 2 13¢, and 15¢ : Evaporated Apples, per pound - . + 518¢ Evaporated Peaches, per 1b. 13c. or 2 lbs for 35 > 10c Choice Cooking Figs, per pound . - Cheese, per Ib 28¢c Kichard's Laundry Soap, 7 for 25¢ The War May Last a Year, But the Old Prices for Boots & Shoes will last but a few weeks, Men's Fine Shoes in Dr Reed's Cushion Sole, Monarch. and J. & T. Bell Ladies' Fine Shoes in Empress, Classic. and Bell's. a CRY=OF Fi= -- IF YOU HAVE A DROP OF RED BLOOD IN YOUR VEINS, YOU WILL PEAGE-, EXPERIENCE IN WITNESSING Cw eI THIS PRODUCTION A THRILL SUCH AS YOU HAVE NEVER KNOWN BEFORE. YOU will SEE THE ENEMY APPROACHING THE POWERLESSNESS OF NEW YORK , THE WEAKNESS iii OF ITS FORTS AND DEFENSES. ITZERS , SUBMARINES, AIRSHIPS, SHELLS , SHRAPNELS AND BOMBS. YOU WILL SEE THE HAVOC WROUGHT BY THE ENEMY'S HOW=- You witl SEE NEWYORK IN FLAMES AND THE DESECRATION THAT FOLLOWS, EXACTLY AS IT HAPPENED IN BELGIUM, Royal Theatre, Port Perry, Friday and Saturday eveni Shirley Mr and Mrs Toms were surprised on Monday, February 19th, when their friends and neighbors walked in and filled the house. The occasion was their removal from the farm they they had occupied for forty years. Everyone enjoyed themseives for a time and then the event of the even- ing took place. Mr and Mrs Toms were presented with an address which mentioned the good works they had done especially in connection with the Church and Sunday School, and how much they would be missed. They were asked to accept two handsome leather chairs as a slight testimony of the esteem in whice they were held Mr Toms responded in a suitable manner, after which all joined in singing "He's a jolly good fellow." Abundant refreshments were then partaken of and all went home wish: ing the family long life and prosperity corn Card of Thanks Will all those who not only by word and letter, but by loving help- fulness in act and deed during the ill- ness and in the great bereavement caused by the passing into Paradise of my dear husband, please accept my heartfelt gratitnde. Mrs. Joseph Wagner - Claremont Mrs Wm Wilson met with a serious accident when coming out of the Methodist church last Thursday even- ing, aster attending a meeting of the' Ladies' Aid Society. She was leaving AY A Rens 28 Myrtle Mr Thos Duff & Sons had their annual wood bee on Friday. Mr H Lane has moved into Mrs R Blight's house, west of the village. Mr R Heron is moving on the farm that Mr Lane moved off. Congratulations to our popular young butcher, Mr Arthur Cook of Columbus, upon his marriage to Miss Miss L Ellins of Columbus on Wed- nesday of last week. Mrs W F Wilson, has been visiting her daughter at Manilla recently. Mr Wm Merrow who lived about two miles south of heare, died on Sunday, February 15. Much sym- pathy is felt for the bereaved family, Mrs W Dorland of Toronto, and Miss Eliza at home. Mr Edward Moles left fcr Battle: ford on the 26th inst in charge of a car load of horses for Mr FF W Hod- son. Flightsof Wild Geese have been noliced hovering around which is no doubt further indications that spring is approaching. Manchester Mr Gordon Flewell is at present visiting friends in Toronto. Miss Aletha Barrett has returned home after spending the week end in Oshawa, with friends. Mr Frank Wey of Toronto is visit- ing with his grandmother,Mrs D Rees. Mr Hiram Fitchett is visiting friends in Toronto, Mr and Mrs John Gerow of Scugog Island were visiting at Mrs J. R. the church at the back entrance and Johnson's last week.: owing to the ice on the sidewalk she fell, sustaining snch injuries that she remained unconscious for several hours. She was taken to Dr Cald- well's where she remained all night. Auction Sales On Friday, March 9, there will be an Auction Sale under chattel mort- gage, on the R B Browne farm, at lot 5, concession 1, Reach Township, | occupied by J T Jackson, a stock of faror stock and implements. George Jackson, Auctioneer | On Saturday, March 10, Mrs Thos! Johnson, is offering for sale her farm! stock and implements at lot 16, con- cession 8, Reach Township i George Jackson, Auctioneer Seagrave - i The Old Steel Bridge over the Non quon River is a thing of the past. Last week Commissioner Ferguson with the help of three other men cut it apart and removed it out on land. Mrs C. Alldred and family bave moved to Port Perry. Mr A. Tanner of Sasketchewan is visiting with his father Mr Jno Tanner Mr Edwin Blight was visiting his home over the week end. ne Mr N. Midgley has moved to a farm near Greenbank. i Mr Jobn McLean bas moved into the farm vacated by Mr Midgley: Service for ladies Sunday even Special collection asked. g Mr S. I. Barfett's sale fast week was well attended and good prices were realized. Mr Geo Thompson and his sister Mrs White, Gwillimsbury, were wvisit- ing with Mr John Thompson last week. Mrs Thomas Smith has returned home after wisiting with ber daughter at Woodville. ! Mr S. G. Fitchett is contemplating taking a trip to Winnipeg shortly Mrs W.F Walker is at present with her parents in Port Perry and is under the doctor's care. We hope for a speedy recovery. The Red Cross Society are hold. ing a St Patrick's entertainment in the Town Hall, on Monday evening, March 19th. A good program is be- ing provided, followed by refreshments Further particulars next week. Blackstock Mr A Dever underwent an operation for appendicitis recently. Albert Henry has moved into the village. Mr Wallace of West Hill, has moved to the Wm Burns farm here. Mr Norman Wright and family have moved to Solina. Before their departure they were presented with a set of chairs by their: friends and neighbors. Aer Miss G Beacock has been visiting with Mr and Mrs W C Ferguson Mrs 'T' Davidson 1s recovering nice- after her operation, =~ + ly £5 a "Mr A Devitt purchased a fine pair . of general purpose horses from Mr T Clark of Scugog Island. i a ngs, Mar. 9 and 10 'The Standard Bankof Canada 42nd Canada, held at the Office of the Bank, 15 Street Wi Sanads, was buid at the Heed Ofion of the Hat 10 Ee out A large number of shareholders was present. On motion, the President, Mr. W, F. Cowan, took the chair, and Mr. B. A. Bog, Chief Inspector, who acted as Secretary of the meeting, read the report: Your Directors, in presenting to the Shareholders the Forty-second An- nual Report of the affairs of the Bank for the year ending 3lst January, 1917, have pleasure in stating that the funds have been well employed dur- ing the past twelve months and a satisfactory increase is shown in all de- partments g 4 The Net Profits, after making provision for bad and doubtful ° bate of interest on unmatured bills under discount, exchange, agement, etc, amount to $580,280.10, being at the rate of 18.90% on the a! age paid-up capital of the Bank for the year. This amount together with" balance forward from last year and the sum of $333,242.14 for premium on new stock issued during the year, makes the sum of $975,119.18. This has been appropriated as follows:-- Four quarterly dividends at the rate of 13% per annum.... .. ..$308,809.61 Contributed to Officers' Pension Fund eee os 20,000.00 Contributed to Patriotic and kindred objects.... cere 38,900.00 'War Tax on Bank Note Circulation to 31st December, 1916.. 30,483.76 Transferred to Reserve Fund from Premium on New Stock ...... 833,242.14 Balance of Profit and Loss Account carried forward .... «se... 153,593.68 $976,119.13 During the year Branches of the Bank have been opened at Burdett, Coalhurst, New Dayton, and Travers, Alberta; Richlea, Sask.; and Schu- macher, Ont. The Branch at Goodwater, Sask. was closed. The usual inspection of the Head Office and Branches has been made and the staff have faithfully and efficiently discharged their duties, W. F. COWAN, GENERAL STATEMENT Frosiasate : LIABILITIES. Notes of the Bank in circulation Deposits. bearing interest (including interest or crued to date) Deposits not bearing interest ,... + $ 4,546,613.00 $34,818,843.15 . 11,473,721.42 Dividend No. 105, payable 1st February, 1917 .....cc.eees. ew i Balances due to other Banks in Canada Balances due to Banks and Banking Correspondents elsewhere ¥ than in Canada .......... suis rtaessanes seserstfoviaranes | Acceptances under Letters of Credit | Capital paid up . Reserve Fund sesner Balance of Profit and Loss Account carried forward ....... » | t 46,202,564.57 106,399.61 639,698.51 ASSET! Current coin held by the Bank ..... SE 8 a 4.47 Dominion Notes held ......... cranes 1,729,781.00 Deposit in the Central Gold Reserves. 1,500,000.00 Deposit with the Minister for the purposes of the Circulation Fund ...i.coctvnrenrseransssrsas § 150,000.00 Notes of other BanKS .....icoceevesssesssssass. 310,240.00 Cheques on other Banks ..c...iveiirnsansansees 1,769,628, $10,762,624.47 07" 694,376.27 1,674,349.49 ng market value ... sstansene. Canadian Municipal Securities and British, 1 and colonial public securities other than Cana- sesenee 5,871,987.46 ot exceeding market verde n" a8 J 298,656.63 Call and Short (not exceeding thirty days) Loans ! in Canada on bonds, debentures and stocks .. 1,656,956.71 11,626,139.63 Railway and n Other Surrent Loans and discounts in Canada (less rebate of inte: Liabilities of customers under Lett Real Estate other than Bank Preset aera. SrenINe Sonia estimated loss provided for at not more than cost, I Other Assets not included in the ay amoumts Written ot 35,892,084.87 58,645.84 W. F. COWAN, ; President. GEORGE P. AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE SHAREROLDE I have compared the above Balance Sheet with the books and at the chief office of The Standard 'Bank of ars Xu na __ returns received from its branches, and after checking the cash and verify- ing the securities at the chief office and certain of the principal branches on January 81st, 1917, I certify that in my opinion such Balance Sheet ) a true and correct view of the state of the Bank's affairs according to | best oe Information; the explanations given to me, and as shown by In addition to the examination n 0 he cash and se $ chief office and certain of the ey ome, ho Sogh and 'and ver found to be in accord with. by me at another tilme during x Jocks af the ue Quring Wie TYesr, Sud : A 'ormation and explanations required have been to me, all transactions of the Bank which under sin 1 opinion, been within the oer I iid "rs a : CLARKSON, F.CA., : > GCL of Clarkson, Gordon & Dilworth, Toronto, Toronto, February 18th, 1917, Vo alld cs rth, Te 8 The usual motions were passed, and t _ the following gentlemen eleated as od . F. Cowan, Mr. Wellington Francis, _ Cowan, Mr. H. Langlois, T. H. Wood. At a subsequent mee - 4 su ; "Fronts, Bebriary sith, 01. 232.398,664.10 5