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Bride, and dodged Robert McKnight when the spirit of Hallowe'en be- v8; with 'a sigh of relief that we find our columns are too full to do that _ strong enough to relish a joke on herself, and to tell it with pleasure, She _ she relates, and sweaters are always needed, and necded badly, even though the Pope * audience spirit in connection with the patriotic work--something which has "+a more enjoyable flavor than the mudcat that hung to their "bobs" - the old punt was put ashore and the soggy tag of fish was slung across when the skinning process was done would equal the miraculous draft of SINGLE COPIES 80: No. 22 . "i ast Friday evening and every e time, including the speak- phere that makes everyone "at home." ; Sometimes when a much 'advertised celebrity steps into our town, it Person justice, as there is a limit to the language that may used even in * a newspaper. Once more there is a limit to the language, but from an entirely. different reason. One gets so accustomed to the words "good," "fine," "splendid," etc., that they cease to have the meaning that one would like to convey. Ada Ward 1s a wholesome, kindly womdn, with a sense of humor has had 'experignces that either sweeten or callous the character. But it was very evident that Miss Ward has not lost her faith in humanity, and in her the soldiers have a real friend, and one that is sympathetic, She tells her story without affectation and without hysterics, Her charm of naturalness is very refreshing as she enters into the spirit of the incidents It may be that the story she tells is of that "Symphony of Snoring™when men slept after eight days in the trenches. Or it may be the sketch of the man with the big pet spider--*E 'ad been killin' flies, and I 'ad been kw Germans, so I brought' im out fer a rest, too. 'E's a chum o' mine.' Miss Ward gave a thorough appreciation of the work of the women in the war. She considers that the story of the sweater that was said to have been sold by the Red Cross Society, is pretty well worn out. Socks women of the world knit with greater energy than ever, there will be no & socks to spare. "Miss Ward is a clever cartoonist, and her drawings were well re- ceived--what there were of them--but they only left the audience hun- gering for more. And it was not altogether comforting to know that we shall have "more next time," The patriotic tableau and choruses fader the direction of Miss Estelle Bull were well carried out, and a fitting prelude to the enter- tainment that 'followed. In the tableau Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, and the United States were represented, and the different groups sang selections suitable to their several parts, after which they were joined by a bevy of eager little girls bearing flags, and all took part in singing "O Canada." Miss Gertrude Elliott played a pleasing piano solo. Mrs. Geo. Jackson, as President of the W. P. A, occupied the chair, and did so in a manner creditable to herself and to the organiza- tion she represents. "AY the' conclusion of the perforianice, as: Wi H. Harris moved a~ vote of thanks to the speaker, which was seconded by Mrs John W Crozier. Needless to say, it met with very hearty applavse from the The ladies of Port Perry. older and younger, have shown a fine brought credit to the community, and has heartened many of the boys at the Front. An Honoured Son : Scattered over the four corners of the earth are men who were born and brought up in Port Peny. In their boyhood days they learned their three R's and other intellectual beginnings from Messrs. Rae and Mec: 'came infectious. They fished and bathed in the rich waters of Scugog, and I'll warrant that no delicacies that they have eaten in later years eg they fished amid a cloud of ghost-flies and' mosquitoes near the "ied Meadow, while the frogs sang that sustained symphony of peace. When the shoulder, the number of the catch would be guessed, and the increase fishes of Bible story. And king of all the fishers was old "Sandy" who knew every mud-cat hole in the lake, In those days mudcats were mud- cats, not the little kittens that are sold at fifteen cents a dozen in these days of imitations. : It would be something worth while to be able to see "Fatty" Miller eat his four pounds of beef, washed down by a gallon of beer. Ab, those days of plenty! Ont fro these peaceful scenes have gone men whose fame is wide 'and w achievements are great. We cannot name them all, but Ji Brien, Graham Christie, Will Currie, Walter Ross, Dan Campbell, Eddie . stands Herbert Bruce. bi * completed visit to the advanced hospitals at the Front before these will suffice to set the memory to work--Herbert Bruce, James Mc- ~ Campbell, Ward Alison, J C Platten, Al Gilroy, and C. N. Johnston, Each has done his "bit" and brought us honour, Peer of them all He keeps good company, as this extract from the Globe will show: . "A British medical mission, representing the British Medical "Society, arrived at an Atlantic port to attend the Congress of Medi- "cal Societies, ro be held in Chicago, June 10th. : "The members include Sir James McKenzie, Sir Arbuthnot' Herbert A: Brees. consulting surgeon of the British ( ; ase oh C He saw there General Sir Arthur Sloggett, Director- the British Medical service, who, he said, asked him to American people how much he appreciated the wonderful ich the American doctors ahd nurses had rendered to the THE STANDARD BANK OF CANADA HEAD OFFICE - TORONTO Money Orders and Drafts are issued by this Bank payable in hte rec all parts of the world. PORT PERRY BRANCH N, ' H. G. HUTCH] Manager. Port Perry Tax Rate will be 32 Mills After struggling with the problem of finance for a considerable length of time, the Council concluded that they could worry along with a tax rate of 32 mills on the dollar. In view of the fact that there will be a war tax of about 534 mills, this rate is in reality lower than usual. In the program of street improvements and cement sidewalks, considerable work is outlined for this year, and it looks now as though the clerk of the weather would favor the good work. Assistant Deputy - Registrars Please Take Notice Assistant Deputy Registrars are requested to meet Dr. Kaiser, at the Armouries on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 12th, at 4,30 o'clock, to consider matters relating to the forthcoming registration. No Anniversary Tea This Year Bethel Sunday School (near Shirley) have given up their anniver- sary tea this year, and will hold afternoon and evening services on Sun- day afternoon and evening, June 23. A freewill offering will be taken'to meet the expenses of the year's Sunday School work. Sermons at 2.30 and 7.30 p.m. by Rev. F. M. Bell-Smith of Epsom. Extra good music will be given at both services by talented singers from Port Perry and Prince Albert. Be sure to come and enjoy both services. Rural Community Life Movement of Ontario There is to be an Institute in the Ontario Ladies' College at Whit- by for the study of rural life problems. It takes place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday-- fune 14,-15, 16. Noted speakers will discuss questions of-vital interest 10 rural communities, such as Consolidated Schools, Play for Country People, Pathescope Demonstration of Rural Problems, Edu- cation for Country Life, and kindred topics. You will meet a fine gronp of people if you attend this Institute. Entertainment --At the College, Board and room, full time, Friday evening to Monday morning, $3.50, if 100 attend, $4 if fewer attend. To secure room, send registration fee of 50cto Rev. A H Foster, Whitby, Ont., by Wednesday, June 12th. A Prayer Do real men die that human hess of prey 'Tis for such Heaven defying crimes as May rend the widow and the orph an, they-- these The Supiolected in this welt'ring world of God's sword's unsheathed o'er land and woe?-- seas, Innocence for guilt, O Lord, wh t 80? Then hear, O hear, our iA : Ther Then hear, o hear, our ery to Thee; For those in peril on Life's ses, For those in peril on Life's sea. Man's inhumanity to man, the awful thorn: The female's murmured tale. lip read: the Its mal victims hear And millions slain by slander's fatal ban, The whispered jeer, see covert smile, and Cry, Lord, for vengeance on the wicked scarce hid sneer. While ol men dead in far off Flanders lie, God of the fatherless watch o'er us from on high; And hearken to our cry, O then Renew the hearts of sinful men. --S. HL. M. man. And hear, O hear, our cry to Thee, For those in peril on Life's sea. More lo be be feared than nd rous Hun-- The so-called Chri soul g tongue. \ Annual Meeting of the South Ontario Board of Agriculture and Women's Institutes will be held at WHITEVALE on SATURDAY, JUNE 8th, 2.30 p.m. For the purpose of receiving the ° report of the work of the Board for past year, the election of officers, planning the work for the coming year, and the transaction of any other business that may come be- fore the meeting. EVERYBODY WELCOME Warren Willson, Locust Hill, R.R. 1, Pres. S. O. B: O. A. Mrs, R. H. Cronk, Pickering, Pres. Women's Institute ~~ R. M. Tipper, Whit, Sec yeTreas S. 0. B. o. A.