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Port Perry Star, 30 Oct 1919, p. 1

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AUTO FOR HIRE W. G. McClintock Phone 63r11, Port Perry No. 41 S. FARMER, Publisher 3 1 * In the next place the dog ts the party, has received a As : a 1.4 1n a Member of Parliament, FIRE INSURANCE =. STOCK INSURAMCE, STOR INSURANCE, LIFE {NSURANCE, Acoldent Insuran Plate Gloss Insurange * "HAROLD . EMMERSON PORT PERRY, ONT. ET com i pape n toa ie Sn ni 'CONOMIC IVENT 1 In Fall Footwear of the 1 highest quality and the we 'newest styles at moder- ate prices GENUINE CALF frelon $4.00 0 $8 - wil: F. , MNO Ontario - -re 13. 2 | kee, and the N tof Stationary Engineers, out elearly in the pres- r three political facts stand on, Ww olitial tacts from the election. ; first place the farmers have a perfect right to form na in Ontario--more right than any other party, J upon their ability to serve ce as a whole. Government for a section of the would not be any more beneficial from a group of far- it Fond be froma g representing any other tion has been a matter have struggling, and it is to +f EE which 1 the farmers 8 oped that they will will keep up the good work. Legislation should be beneficial to the whole Provinee: hat the leader of a party low from which it is hoped will never recover, The has come when*the represen- tatives of the Joonie should be able.to stand on their own feet "and be responsible for theit own &cts, The towering figures that have made our pol ory have passed or are S- AE Je e, Whitney, Mowat, eis battles, and i ) 'day seemed to be indispensi- rr work is now arried on by others, am money to individ duals with these three securi- tie , Capacity, al lateral--considered in the iflicity are also most desirable ot if he is merely a clever he party, he may become en in our legislative hally work with Spen minds, and vote getter, and a Joyal-tetvant 84 " menace to, Jolepetien, welfare o "It will be refreshing to ; who will be able to undertake tht a minimum of party heelers;, = & Another fact which the ele) The time has come when voters Sh ties, One of the most illuminati y was what has been said C. Drury for the position of Prix effect: Drury's main hobby i tariff reform. Provincial slatures have nothing: to 'do with tarrif, which is the + business of the Federal House, It is almost certain that Drury can secure a seat in the Federal House, where his tal- cents will have ample scope." Why then place him in in the Provincial Legislature? * Capacity and fitness are very important. The idea has been to work for the party right or wrong. n MacDonald aptly expressed this when he said: * need my friends when "m right: it's when I'm" wrong need them." itics has become a sort of tug-of-war in which we have been d that our side shall win. It is time for a change in this respect, a change which will take into account the Char- _ acter and capacity of the G seeking election. They should also know and consider the policies which these men bi supporting. Who is to be the Leader of the Opposition? Shall _he be twins? What about the.salary of the leader or leaders of the opposition? | Will the' soldier form a ing his own leader? James L. White Mr. James L. White; cousin of .Robt. Town, of Port Perry, died recently at Milwau- ational Association in turned home after spending @ few weeks in the West. Among the week end visitors were: Mr Russell Pollock, Mr Elwood Frise, Abury Moon, Thos | party all by himself, and demand extra salary for A { e Mr Herman Midgley has = Enlisted Jan. 10. 1916, ""|gsending a resolution" of sym- fi pathy to his wife, gave the fol- wing brief summary of his life: 'James L. White was born in Port Perry, Ont., in October, 1864, being 65 years of age at the time of his death. He was gistried | in Harwood, Ontario, in 1879, and in 1891, moved to : Supegior, where hé assumed the y ngible position of chief hi Sane the Grand Republic Mi ing G0 which position he 'acceptably filled unt coming to Milwaukee, when h became chief engineer of the Daisy Roller Mill, which position he had until he went into: business 2P for himself. He was the invent- had manufacturer of the te grate-bar } he successfully carried on-in connection with the agency of the Ames Iron Work Co. until 1916, when he assumed the posi- tion of Smoke Inspector to the , City of - Minneapolis, - Minn., an ' which position he held when he 'passed away, September 3,1919." "hm ~~ Seagrave- - This Sommunity extend fhelx Thos Mi heir loss of a ley hashand on kind father. he ; pes ple af ors Ei oy eo ( y ice n, Sec- Blow v Mr fehl teacher. r he Sp sharpen Srthand, A ish hk, hoops gr BE on extend to them our wn spent a f Wolf Fei , which business Harding. A memorial service was held in the church Sunday evening in memory of Mr. Thos. Midgley. Victory Loan Concert A large audience gathered in the town hall on Tuesday even- ing to enjoy the entertainment provided by the Victory Loan Committee. The entertainers were Mrs H W Emmerson, Miss K Ross, Mr Boyce, and Castor Davidson, a talented young violinist. The musical numbers were greatly appreciated. : Dr, T. E, Kaiser, of Oshawa, presented 'the facts regarding the viet Loan and Mr. R. M, Tipper of Whitby, put some fine moving ng pictures on the screen. ull played some popular i by i during the inter- mission the pictures. The, whole entertainment was most' MEMORIAL A lasting memorial to the High School students who died in the service of their country, has been erected in the south-east corner of the school grounds. It is a steel flagpole bearing a tab- let upon which the following names appear: Lt. Charles Tupper Bruce * Admitted to High School in 1912, attended one year. En- listed in the Royal Flying Corps. Shot while patrolling over the lines near Bethune in France, on May 5, 1917. Pte. Arthur B. Doubt Admitted to High School in 1899, and attended about two years. Enlisted in 116th Bn, at Port Perry, December 1916. Kil. led in action, August 27, 1918, at the battle of Arras. Corp. Donald Graham Admitted to High: School in 1908, and attended three years. Enlisted in Princess Pats in Winnipeg in 1914. Killed in ac- tion in France in 1915. Sgt. Major Wesley Gordon Hood; Admitted to High School in 1906, and attended about two years, Enlisted in 116th Bn. Killed at Battle of Arras, Aug- ust 27, 1918. Pte. James Lester Leask Admitted to High School in 1914, and attended two years. Enlisted at Uxbridge in 116th Bn. Died Jan. 4, 1917, at Clear- ing Station No. 23, France. Pte. Russel Garfield Martin Admitted to High School in 1903, and attended three years. Enlisted in 1915. Died in Or- pington Hospital, England. Pte. Garnet Russell McGill Admitted to High Schaol in 1908, and attended about three years. Enlisted in '123rd Bn., Royal Grenadiers, Toronto. Wounded at Vimy Ridge, died {March 9, 1917, at No. 6 Clearing! further particulars, Station, Frafice. Pte. George Edgar Moore Admitted to High School 'in 1908, and attended three years. in 116th Bn. at Uxbridge. Killed at Hill 0. in France, August 23, Lt. Russell Wright Soper Admitted to High School in bridge, July 1, 1916. Killed at Pte. Amos Wilford Stone Admitted to High School in! 1911, and attended three years. Enlisted in 182nd Bn. in 1915. Killed in action in France, Sept. ! 17, 1918. Pte. Peter Garfield Truss Admitted to High School in 1901, and attended about three years. Enlisted in the 48th Highlanders, Toronto. Killed in! Battle of St Julien, Apr 23, 1915 Pte. Thos. Murray Watson Admitted to High School in 1913, and attended two "years. Enlisted in 207th Bn. Killed in action May 28, 1917. Pte. Arthur Egbert Alldred Admitted to High School in enjoyable, and it was felt that 1904, and attended about four Castor Davi dson, the violinist, ' years. Enlisted in United States will take a leading place in the Killed | in action in France, Sept. world of future. We shall if hear, him in Port Perry again. mr BUY - VICTORY / i The it edged investment 1 music in the near 13, I Mr. Gog Stone unveiled the tablet on Friday afternoon in the presence of a large number of spectators. The people then adjourned to the town hall where ; appropriate addresses were de- livered Rede 'Stonehouse, Mr Follick, J D. Berry, Rev. Mr. Stent, ad Dr. Jas. Moore. Rev. John Harris, chairman of the Board of Education presided. The Port Perry Band and the High School scholars furnished suitable music for the occasion. HIGH SCHOOL AVINGS, Thrift Independence --all these are the out- come of the same impulse and attain the same objec- tive-- PROSPERITY. The Standard Bank of Canada can help you to attain it. =» THE STANDARD BANK OF CANADA "PORT PERRY BRANCH R. H. SHORT Manacen The High School staff and all who assisted with this work are to be commended for the spirit whichactuated them in planning, buying and carrying out 'the erection of this lasting memorial. "The flagstaff, which is 79 ft. high. was erected by Mr. J. H. Browp, of Seagrave, The bronze tablet'was supplied by Mr. I. R. Bentley, jeweller. A record of the main events in connection 'with the lives of those whose names appear on the tablet will be kept on the books of the High School, and the flag is te be raised on the anniversary of the death of each of the young men. The information at hand concerning these men is not yet complete, and it is requested that those who are able to give communi- cate with Mr. T. H. Follick, or Mr. Geo. Stone. The Official Count _ We give herewith the follow- ing summary from the official count of the recent election in South Ontario: Oshawa-- Calder Sinclair 994 1903, and attended four years. | Majority for Sthelair 2155 Enlisted in 116th Bn, at Ux- | Pickering-- Mericourt, Franee, Apr. 2, 1918. | | Whitby E.Tp. Calder 3149 Sinclair 1239 Calder 919 Majority for Sinclair 320 Reach-- Calder 625 Majority for Sinclair 101 Scugog-- Calder Sinclair 70 118 Majority for Sinclair 48 Port Perry-- Calder 308 Sinclair 726 Sinclair 355 Majority for Sinclair 27 Whitby-- Calder Sinclair 628 90 Majority for Sinclair 62 Sinclair 1070 Sinclair 516 412 Majority for Sinclair 658 Whitby Tp. Calder 462 | Majority for Sinclair 54 Total majority for Sinclair 3425 Presentation to Scugog Soldiers Scugog Council made a pres- entation to Scugog returned soldiers on Tuesday evening of this week. The gift took the form of a ring similar to that presented to Port Perry's re- turned soldiers, and the follow- ing are the recipients of the rings: G. Jeffrey M. Clarke . Ashkee 'J. Marsden C J. McCue E. Fines H. Leighton G. Prentice M, Collins F. Fowler A A. Leighton E Ww , Smith . Fralick . Wooler JAMES WARD PIANOS, ORGANS iS and GRAMAPHONES ALSO SECOND- -HAND ORGANS PIANOS TUNED MAY 13 and SEPTEMBER Io Boll Phone 84 "PORT PERRY, ONTARIO

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