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: LOCAL N EWS . LOST--About two weeks ago, two "small table cloths, one fancy and the * other plain. Finder please. return to STAR OFFICE. Mrs Filmount, (nee Rosaline Davis) of Tacoma, Wasbh., is the guest of . Mrs Coburn. + Buy your garden plants at the Green iy Bigelow Street, Port Perry. Good plants in big variety. Gifts to the Library Recently two persons have contri- buted books to the Public Library. Mrs W E Yarnold has given a number of valuable surveyor's books, formerly "the property of her husband. They : will make a valuable addition to the 3 scientific part of the Library. 3 Mr Hutcheson has presented a con- siderable number of books by world famous authors regarding the war and Germany and its outlook. This kind of public spirit in appre- ciated and deserves the simple recog- nition here accorded. Mechanics Wanted Body builders, cabinet makers, car- . penters, and handy men for" various departments. Apply Chevrolet Motor + Coy of Canada, Ltd., Oshawa, Ont. Growing Messrs Hogg and liytlé .wha.-have a branch at Port Perry, have bought Fowke Bros, elevator and grain busi- ness at Oshawa, These progressive business men are doing a very large home and export trade, and the farmers are likely to get the best possible prices and values because of their large marketing and buying facil- ities. Services Appreciated S. Jeffrey, Esq., Treasurer, Port Perry Branch, Canadian Patriotic Fund, Port Perry, Ont. Dear Sir,--By direction of the Honor- ary Treasurer, I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 24th in- stant, and to say that he very deeply appreciates the fact that all clerical work has been done in connection with the handling of the funds by the officials of the Port Perry Branch gratuitously. It very gratifying to find that; throughout the country, so much work has been done so freely and so patriotically which entails not only a heavy outlay of time but a great deal of trouble and inconvenience. i With all good wishes, 1 remain, Yours very truly, E. L. Bnttain For Honorary Treasurer, Across Siberia The program at the Royal Theatre was exceptionally good last Friday and 4 Saturday evenings. The trip across : Siberia (to be concluded this week) gave a very vivid picture of how the natives of that desolate country live. Such pictures are real educators, giving a much better idea of the coun- try than could possibly be gained from a book. Thursday Evening . The Edith Cavell Society will meet on Thursday evening this week, in- 1 Rupture Expert Here Seeley, with International Reputation, Called to Lindsay F. H. Seeley, of Chicagoand Phila-| delphia, the noted truss expert, will be 'at the Benson Hotel and will remain in Lindsay this coming Monday only, May 14, from 10 a.m, till 6 p.m. Mr. Seeley says: "The Spermatic Shield ture perfectly, but contracts the opening within ten days on the average only award in England and in Spain, producing results without surgery, in- scriptione." Mr. Seeley has important official documents for inspection. All charity cases without charge, or if any interested call, he will be glad to show them without charge, or fit them if desired. Business demands prevent stopping at any other place in this section. P.S.--Every statement in this notice has been verified before the - Federal and State courts.--F. H. Seeley. The W. P. A. The W. P. A, of Port Perry has just shipped 82 pairs of socks to the 116th Battalion. They have also sent $50 to the Belgiag Relief Fund and $20 to the Red Cross Fund. The ladies wish to thank the people for their liberal contribution "to the collection at the Methodist Church at the time of the Memorial Service. MARRIED--At Prince Albert Par- sonage, by Rev J W Bunner, on Wednesday, April 25, 1917, Mr Norman Linton of Pickering," to Miss Eva Elizabeth Holthy, of Reach Township, House for Rent Good frame house with 9 rooms, stable, first-class garden, small fruit, hard and soft water. Apply to Mrs A A Brown, Port Perry, Phone. 64 r 1.) FOR SALE--TFirst-class windmill, Apply Beare Bros, Port 'Perry. The Lucky Number The lucky number that drew the doylies offered by the: "Edith Cavell Society" was No 277 and Miss "Merle Taggart was the fortunate holder of that number The Society realized about $28 from the sale of tickets. J W Bengough A man whose kindly humor, quick and sane judgment, and clever talent for sketching, have been in such core stant activity asthatof JW Bengough, | cannot fail to have had a strong and wholesome influence on Canadian life. His visit to Port Perry will be remem- bered with pleasure, both as regards his Sunday addresses in the interests of the Dominion Alliance, and his intensely interesting entertainment in the Methedist Church on Monday evening. The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Church are to be congratulated upon having secured Mr. Bengough. DIED MiLNE -- At Ambleside, on Scugog Island, on Tuesday, May 8, 1917, at the home of his sister Mrs John | # Adams, Robert Howard Miine, in will not only retain any case of rup-{- case. This instrument received the jections, medical treatments or pre-| ~| Branch of the Toronto General Trusts arday. 14m xi consist "Siberia." "For Her hii am "Luke Coal Gaze hy there 'has bee changes in the time oo trains we publish heres schedule. Going South --6. 35 ane "4 North--9.07 a.m. "t South---11.55 a.m. *¢ South--1.20 p.m. ¢¢ North--b.55 p.m. ¢¢ North--7.33 pm. ' The 11.55 train connects with the trains going east. Sg Sie The Prince Albert W C T v will meet at the home of Mrs Boynton, on Friday, May 11th for their annual election of officers. J Mr. Harry Nasmith, of. Montreal, spent the week-end in town. = - Mr. Albert Roberts has sold his house property to Mr. Malcolm, of | Cartwright. : Blood Poisoning Mr, Dave Carnochan, is suffering from a severe case of blood poisoning brought on by cutting his face while shaving. At the time of writing he is somewhat better. ; ® Captain Evans Dr. Donald Evans has been pro- moted to the rank of Captain .and is now:in charge of a military hospital -- "Somewhere in France." Going West Mr. J. H. Brown, our former Town Treasurer, has been in town for a few days. He is going West, as his son- in-law, Mr. Forbes, has accepted a position as Manager of the Vancouver Corporation, and the family will be moving to their new home. Mrs. Sing, Mr. Brown's daughter, is living in Vancouver, so that there will be added pleasure te Mr. Brown in this move. With the Flying Corps Lieut. Harry Carnegie is with the Royal Flying Corps in London. Auto Licenses Local motorists are warned that they must secure their 1917 licenses. Be _ --.----..ehe_ ea. ? WOMAN ALL RUN DOWN Made Strong and Well By Vinol Waynesboro, Pa.--"I was all run down after a hard spell of bronchitis so hard for me ey about, I on in my chest and took cold easi oa friend asked me to try Vinol. I di find asked mo to ry Vinel, Tails well and I am able to do my housework which I had not done for three months before {aking Vinol."--Mrs. Y. R. Horsovaw, Ey nol creates an appetite, aids tion, makes pure petite, ai Siges. strength. Your money back if it fails. Orval Byer, Druggist, Port Perry. stead of Wednesday as is usual. his 61st year. Also by the best druggists in Ontario towns --- you a good choice. BUY YOUR SPRING NEEDS Our Stock is very complete in every line--~affording - As to prices, we can give you a> closer price than you can get elsewhere, as our stock = was nearly all purchased before the raise in price. oe A WE HAVE TAKEN THE AGENCY FOR THE FAMOUS train to Toronto, and the 3:20 with |' Box 263 Scrap 'Tron, Zinc -and Copper Call phone 78 and we will come and get the goods and pay you the highest price. 2 Port Perry Is Believing ' That is the one proof --the final test of the qualities of any musical instrument. And measured by that test, the Columbia right to the Grafonola superbly proves its title of "The One 1h ment of Music." "Hearing mparable Instru- is believing. ** Put the Colum- bia oy el to the final test today. We will gladly demonstrate this fact to you on any model of Columbia Grafonola-- the prices of which range from $21 to $475. - GEORGE R. DAVEY Local Dealer Star Office ! _| hours, 9.a.m. te 6 p.m... . A pil - eS "8 accessor fo Dr. Re L Grahame . Office 9am. toh 'p.m. Evenings. Bell Sd Cy a Office over Byer's Store, | ar Poe. J. MURRAY 'DENTIST i: "Office above Rose & Co. 'Phone 93 DOWSON'S LIVERY... Auto For Hire For Satisfaction comfort and pleas« ure you should go to Art when in need of a livery: %. Specially good turnouts for weddings Horses and rigs for all occasions AG. Dowson, - Proprietor Pov House for Rent Situated at the corner of Lilla and Balsam Streets, 7 rooms, a 1 fruit: garden, hard and soft water, rent ' moderate. Apply to E H Purdy Notice to Creditors Of MRS. MARY ANN-SCOTT late of the vitlage of Port Perry in the County of Ontario, widow, deceased, Se Bi. FEE names, ad [To the Bride Happiness. > coy Express your good wishes by a 0 of Neaniid. bowls _nappie wing will cut glass, Cut in charting desi 4 ng. gesigy the fruit time of andthe Exe.