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EE -------- a as TE TEE ak = a { § s a -------------- The first meeting of the Victorian Women's Institute for the 1923 was held at the home of Mrs. Jas. Flett, new officers in charge. The attend- ance was good and a pleasant time enjoyed by all. irsday, May 81st will long be - pmbered by the people of Cart- Might; it being the occasion of the first visif of his Excellency Lord Byng, Governor-General of Canada. He was accompanied by his aide and his Honor Harry Cockshutt, Lieut.- Governor of Ontario, also Mr. W. Bragg. : Those favored with an informal call were: Mr. Arthur Vancamp, Con- Bervative candidate for W. Durham, Mr. Henry Mountjoy, Mr. Jas. H. Devitt, ex M.P., Mr. M. C. Smith, Mr. Fred Willan and Mr. Richard Philip. Short visits were also paid to Black- stock school, Nestleton Institute meeting, which was being held in the Forrester's Hall, and to Memorial Park. The summer meeting of Nestleton Institute held on May 81st was a splendid success. A good program was provided, the chief features were the addresses by Lord Byng and Miss M. McMillan, Gov. speaker. At the close a sumptous lunch was served to about 85 ladies. ree) () Ores HUDSON BAY DIVIDENDS According to the report of the Hudson Bay dividends for last year, as published in the Toronto Daily Star, of June 11, 1928; the Company's dividends were lower; but at that the gate dividend was 19%%, as Mod with the aggregate of 45% for the year 1921-1922, It is evident that the fur trade offers exceptionally good returns to the investor, but it is also evident that the supply of wild fur is on the | decrease, and that profits are on the BOARD OF EDUCATION per carrying on of the school. all promised to return. The estimates follow: RECEIPTS Agriculture . 134.11 Agriculture ..1852.70 Mechanics .. 55.64 Household Science ..... 1023.61 Ontario County Teachers .... 1100.00 General ..... 3704.52 Agriculture . 175.00 Counties of Durham and Northumberland 1530.03 Victoria County 62.47 Estimated amount required from the Village of Expenditures Cadet equipment . 95.00 decrease as a consequence. It be- Stop Lightning Destruction BY USING Dodd & Struthers Lightning Rods We also handle P umps, pump repairs for all makes of pumps; : Pumping mills; piping; cement tile; wells dug. Thos. Raines & Son, : Port Perry If you have _¢} of power or a tion bring it to us. There 1 is a Ford or tion of a Ford for every purpose. > od Port sooo woron a problem transporta- an adapta- a ~~ Limited to be done so that there can be proper | § accommodation for fuel. New desks |§# are to be put in two rooms, a floor |§ put in the mechanics shop, and neces- |§# sary equipment secured for the pro ; By resolution all the teachers were re-engaged for the teaching year : 1923-1924 at their present salaries. |§ Ome--teacher is asking a few days to |§ consider acceptance. The others have : Estimated Receipts and Expenditures : Grants H. 8S. P. 8 Provincial: H * Teachers ....$1100.00 $1500.00 |§ Fees i........... 11.00 | § Exam. Fees ..... 125,00 50.00 | # Bal Dec. 31, 1922.. 110760 883.56 | $11,870.68 $2,444.56 | 8 Port Perry, 1923 $2864.32 $5475.44 |8 $13,785 $7.920 |8 Salaries: HS PS (§ Teachers ..... 10,250.00 5600.00 | § Others ........ 575.00 575.00 | § Expenses: i Advertising ... 20.00 H Exams, ........ 850.00 50.00 | § Equipment .... 905.00 430.00 | # Fuel .......... 700.00 . 700.00 | § Insurance ..... 20.00 120.00 | § Janitor's supplies 75.00 75.00 | § Postage ...... 10.00 10.00 | § Printing, ete... 10.00 10.00 | 8 Repairs ....... 300.00 300.00 | # Sundry ......... 150.00 150.00 | § Rent ......... 275.00 $13,735.00 $7,920.00 | § Toronto | ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1028 ER ---- S-- Ranch Co PORT PERRY, e-------- mpany Last week we told you of our success at our :T = 'Sunderland Ranch. We invited you to write a story, or statement, based upon the data we furnished. From the many inquiries we have received, we take it that we did not "make our statement quite clear, so we will try again. ; We have seven pairs of foxes at this Ranch, and the cubs were born on the following BB dates: b . 1 pair, April 6th .........6 Cubs 3 : 1 pair, April 14th.........5 Cubs i 1 pair, April 20th......... 4 Cubs ; 8: 1 pair, May 3rd ...... ...4 Cubs : b 1 pair, June 1st .........6 Cubs 25 Cubs Based on the above figures, what we want to get at is-- First: What will our percentage of increase be? 'Second: What will our gross earnings be? Third: What will our net earnings be? Fourth: How long will it take to increase our breeding stock to 1000 pairs, starting with 100 pairs for next season? We invite the readers of this page to answer the above questions in writing, in a story containing not more than five hundred words For the best answer For the second For the third we will pay in cash $10.00 best answer-- $5.00 best answer: $2.50 Booklets Somgining authentic information about Fur Farming ean be had for the asking at Ruddy's Restaurant, from Mr. J. C. Cockburn, or at the Star office, or any further information you may want. HighySchool students are especially invited to compete for the prizes. This contest closes July 15th. Stories will be classified and prizes awarded by three well known Port Perry people, whose names will be announced at a later date. NOTE--Owing to the numerous requests for. more time, the contest is extended to J uly 15th. We also invite you to visit our Ranch, one mile north of Sunderland, right alongside the highway. Come out any afternoon or evening, and see the little fellows at play-- THEY ARE JUST THE CUTEST THINGS ARCTIC SILVER FOX RANCH COMPANY, LIMITED | . | BOX 294, PORT PERRY. i PORT PERRY MEETING | A Public Meeting of the Electors of $s South Ontario in the interest of NE DR. JAS. MOORE Liberal Conservative Candidate, will be held in the TOWN HALL, PORT PERRY TUESDAY, JUNE 19th Jas. E. Ho n, Major Alex Lewi Ex- MEE, od taken at 8 o'clock. oe . ! 00 SAVE INE er. Seo. Major on i