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Port Perry Star, 22 Nov 1917, p. 4

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shone or o Pd i Personal a ; shed freeof cost. Jackson of Bala, : eek end with Rev. and Mrs San Mr. John L. Bowers of Ripley' and Mr. Jobn McLean of Toronto, made a flying visit at Maplewood, the .. home of W. H. and Mrs. Leicher, 7 at the week end. § ~~ On Sunday afternoon. at the Pres- byterian church, Greenbank, Mrs. Port Viirirontemms 'David Archer sang - two solos which were very much appreciated: Dr. S. Foote, of Rossau, was in town for the week end attending the funeral of his niece. The W. C. T. U. will meet at the home of Mrs D M Jackson on Wed- nesday afternoon, November 28, Edith Cavell Bazaar Watch for the Bazaar of the Edith Cavell Bazaar to be given on Saturday December 1st. The young ladies of the Society have prepared a large number of beautiful and useful arti- cles suitable for Christmas presents. They. also promise a big supply of home-made cooking. You'll hear more about this bazaar next week. Improved Stables Mr Chas McArthur has greatly im- proved his dairy stables. Everything is in a thoroughly up-to-date and sanitary condition. See foot back page Methodist Church Next Sunday evening the Pastor will begin a series of sermons on the words of Christ on the Cross. First subject: "Father forgive them; for they know not what they do." The Sunday School will hold its Christmas Tree Entertainment on the evening of Friday, December 21. A Sad Bereavement Great sympathy is felt for the be- reaved in the death of little Marion Irene Vickery, daughter of Mrs Claude Vickery. This bright little girl was ill but a short time," and her early death is felt keenly hy the family _. Presbyterian Church Sunday, November 25 -- Evening subject, "Jonathan and his con- script armourbearer." The fifth in a series on old Testament characters. The date decided upon for the annual Christmas Concert of the Sunday School is Friday, December St. Andrews Supper The. success of the St. Andrews Supper held at the Sebert House last ! year has been well remembered On i Friday evening, November 30, another supper will be given there. Particulars later. Family Re-Union A short time ago a notable family re-upion took place at the home of; Mr Chas A Honey, Port Perry, when, the family of nine brothers and one sister were all together for the first, time in thirty-six years. Eight of the brothers were accompanied by their wives. A noteworthy fact is that there bas | been no death in this large family of | brothers and sisters for halfa century. The names of the brothers and" sisters are; William, of Mitchell, Ont. James, of Aberdeen,S. Dakota Mrs Geo. Hurlburt, Manitowaning John, of Winnipeg, Man. Richard, of Toronto. Charles A,. of Port Perry Dr Frank, Battle Creek, Mich, Rev Geo. E. St. Catharines Dr. S. Wesley, St. Joe, Mich. Dr Edgar A., Kalamazoo, Mich. Except, John, of Winnipeg, all the family and the wives of the brothers are in the best of health, and hopeful of enjoying many similar gatherings. Six of the sons of these brothers have served King and Country at the Front. ©ne of these has been killed in action. The gathering was so pleasant that it was decided to meet again with the children and grandchildren after the war , -- Card of Thanks Mrs, Claude Vickery wishes to thank those who by courtesy and kindly deeds expressed their sympathy during her recent bereavement. connection Cobain 'Tritiunal is incorrect, 'the arrangement by which Mr: H Car rmi- chael took Mr Vickery's - place | ng only temporary, as the following tele-| gram will indicate: - - ; Hugh Carmichael: Port Perry, Owing to/illness in the family of Mr Vickery, member of Local Ex- lemption Tribunal, No, 293, Port | Perry, you will please act as substitute | 'and proceed with Tribunal "business as above pending return of Mr Vickery 'to duty. Please complete form of oath and get into touch with your colleague, Mr Geo. Gerow. E. L. NEWCOMBE, Deputy Minister of Justice, Ottawa Mr Vickery has since resumed his ! duties on the Tribunal. Isaac Adling Dead MreIsaac Asling, brother of Mrs John Bradley, Port Perry, who left this district some 89 years ago, died near his home near Hysham, Mon- tana Saturday, November 10, Isaac Asling was one of the first settlers in that part of the Yellowstone Valley, and his first occupation was hunting buffaloes. Later he took up a claim which he afterwards sold and acquired a ranch about nine miles from Hysham. After a number of years he sold is holdings along the Yellowstone and boughtland on lower Sarpy Creek, where he continued 1n the cattle business until the time of his death, Characteristic of the pioneers, Isaac Asling was a man true to his word, and generous with his friends. Mr Asling was riding home on horseback when death came, and the | horse went home riderless. Deceased, who was unmarried, is survived by three brothers' and three sisters most of whom live 'in the United States. Ta once! n stretch. Y Ford is handied and ve never fait the thrill of drivin your own In store for you, Ty is vasily a + Aud especially so Get Behind the Wheel of a Ford and Drive ur friend to let oe "pilot? : will be surprised Ask owl Tike it, and F1917.4 Port Perry, No: Mr 5 iis : Dear Sir,~On behalf of he | pupils and staff of the Public: Schools, please allow me to tender you an ex- pression of our, ion and. sin cere grattitude for your most Beqepte, able presentation of clocks. Cordially Yours, T. W. McLzax, P'pl. [Nore = The clocks were presented as a prize to the School winning the largest number of prizes in the Juniof Department at the Port Perry Fair and thanks are really due to" these young exhibitors for the trouble they took in preparing their exhibits. - Epitor] ~ DIED 1 CorrIN--At Port Perry, on Sunday, November 18, 1917, Nita Isabell Corrin, beloved daughter of Mr. Wm. Cornn. Rose--At Winnipeg on Friday, Noy- 16, 1917, Wesley Rose, formerly of Scugog Island, L Sh me Sonya "Mrs J] Watson spent the week end tn Toronto, Dr Lee of Whitby spent Sunday, with friends here, Mrs McKinnon visited with Cam-' bray friends last week. Mrs Reazin of Sainthield spent 'a few days with Mrs McMillan, Miss Paton of Manchester visited her aunt, Mrs Wilkinson over the week end. Mrs Baldwin of Lindsay was -pre- sent at the monthly meeting of the Mission Band: and gave a most in- teresting and instructive address on her trip through the Holy Land. Mr Stanley McMillan of Saintfield, who is one of our soldiers associated with the Red Cross work in Toronto, addressed the congregation of St Andrew's last Sunday evening. His address although given unexpectedly | '| touched all by its earnest and beart- felt appeal to live so "that like. Paul "to die would bs gain," PRESENTATION On Monday evening, November 19, the members of the Choir of St. 'An-| drews Church, Sonya, met at the home of Mrs Wm 'McTaggart to ong. a 'We, the members of - "Toronto, desire to express our sincere, appreciation of your many services in connection with the church choir, and this opportunity of expressing our re gard for you, ~ We wish to bear testi- mony to your-faithful attention to the many duties in 'connection therewith. In all of the many calls which the] choir hus made on your time. and] gifts, you have been most faithful and willing, and in so doing have rendered lic worship: We, your fellow members of the '| chair, desire to express: by our pres- ence, and by this short address, our feelings of appreciation and our re- gret at your departure, and also our good wishes for your welfare wherever God 1 His providence may cast your lot. We will greatly miss you, and in saying "Good:-Bye" we commend you to the care of our Heavenly Father. We ask you to accept the expression of our good will from the members of the choir of St Andrews church and trust that at some future fime to welcome you back again to the com- munity and church and choir. We also 'express the hope that your association with us has been pleasant and that your memories of St An- ,drew's choir will always be of a kindly character. Signed by fellow members: of the Choir of St. Andrew's * Church, Sonya. Seagrave Rev Mr Joblin' preached . special services on the-Manilla circuit. Rev 'Mr Merrian of Manilla, took the work on the Seagrave circuit. end with her parents in Port Hope. Mrs J H Brown and daughter | Holley the week end in Toronto. | Mr Melville Sleep had the mis- fortune to have his rig upset Sunday evening South of 'this village. The horsé got away with the rig but was stopped at Mr Rogers'. = We extend i our sympathy to Mr Sleep who had + his leg broken in the accident Sunday | evening. -- Mr and Mrs Robt Thompson of 2 [hit 'visited with Mr and Mrs] Mitchell a few days last week. ; os Choir have learned with: re-| '| gret that you are leaving Sonya for on the 'eve of your departure, take : a great service in the gonduet of pub-{ Miss Winnie Elliott spent the week | you can. get: anywhere. DON'T SELL UNTIL YC HAVE CALLED UP MOSE TURNER, PORT PERRY Bell Phone No. 14 : " No.use losing money 'by selling without consulting MOSES TURNER Scrap Meta 'Rubbers; ; Potatoes. : WANTED Carry Your 3 3 z ] J

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