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F YOU desire to place any of your valuable papers jewellery, or other precious belongings in one of our Safety Deposit Boxes, you will find our staff ready to render prompt and courteous service at all times during banking hours. The cost to you is only nominal and we are glad to be of any possible assistance when . John S. Martin, Minister of Agriculture, performs the ~~ Opening Ceremony. Weather. Good Crowds. A palatable, nutritious and satisfying meats. everything you want in choice, clean, ~The committee were assured by Commision that no immediate steps would be taken to establish liquor stores in either Oshawa or Whitby, as. there are a sufficient number of places in the Province for the establishment of liquor stores, about which there is no question. These places will fully occupy the attention of the Com. mission for some time to come. The impression left with the com- mittee was that while the Commission has the right to establish liguor stores in both Whitby and Oshawa, the right would not be exercised with- out first submitting the question to the ratepayers of these municipali- ties. This attitude of the Commission is taken in deference to public opinion as expressed in all .previous votes taken on this matter. go, 4. 4 dE "Mr. A. L. McDermott has the agency for the famous Singer Sewing Machines. A What a change a few years bring about, About thirty-five years ago, Our Seed Corn will be here i'm few days: - It is'the best quality procurable, and prices will be lowest possible. New Hs Dishes Just Arrived Sp reste: Te te au ; 2s also have in ne many of the plainer dishes such as plain SO ee cation always in stock. See 5% were invented, and were rapidly being If | | enterprises to a standstill and noth- or a little more, electric railways introduced in many cities, and that mode of transportation was soon con- "sidered to have a great future before it. About 1914, when the great world war had begun, preparations were being made to build many electric lines throughout the country. It was one of the pet schemes of the late Sir Adam Beck. He had done so much for the Province in stablishing hydro electric power and light, which has _proved such a great boon to the coun= try. He had visions of a great net work of electric railways which be- lieved would transform the country. The war, however, brought all these ing was done during those four awful years, as all the man strength of the country was centred in one object, to win the war. And for several years after the war, there was a general depression which pr ted anything being done .towards electric railway building. In the meantime motor | cdrs were being rapidly introduced #1 troduction is proving the death knell into the country and from the motor cars "there evolved the large motor trucks and motor busses, whose in- of electric railways in small cities and towns as well as rural electric lines. The Toronto Eastern, on which much work had been done, is now, apparently, abandoned. The electric lines in Peterboro and St. Thomas have given way to the motor busses and taxis, and Kingston is copsider- ing the advisability of following their 5 Ideal Pleasing Programme. 7| Brilliant Dance ends a "Perfect Day." 5 OPENING THE NEW SCHOOL For more than a year the centre of Port Perry's interest has been in the building of the new combined High and Public schools. The new structure was designed by J. T. Hornsby, architect, Lind- splendidly built throughout. It -is but fair to give say; and credit to note the . excellent workmanship and unusually good Taterial t into the building by the contractors--Shultz Bros., of rantford. The icular feature of the new building is the fact that it is a "combined" High and Public School. It is so arranged, how- ever, that there is only one connecting link between the two schools and that is the passage reserved for the janitor in carry- ing out his caretaking duties. There is.one exception to this and that is a fire emergency exit into the Public school from the 'assembly hall in the High school. This, however, is controlled by a special lock and is not workable on the Public school side. The combined schools have eleven classrooms--six in the High school and five in the Public school. In addition the High school has a gymnasium 35x70 over which there is an assembly hall of the same size fitted with stage settings and proper elec- tric lighting. These, together with lavatories and playrooms, will form a thoroughly modern and convenient building, with the best of lighting, steam heating, and an adequate supply of water for both cleaning and drinking. The drinking water is sup- plied from a well on the premises from which it is forced to the "bubblers" in every corrider and playroom. The building, which is 74x106, has two stories and basement; the latter being but two feet below ground level. It is as nearly fireproof as possible. The stairs are of steel and all floors are mastic except that in the assembly hall which is of hardwood. The walls are of pressed brick and tile, and the wood trim is re- duced to a minimum. : Carrying out the idea of separation of the schools, the two playgrounds are divided--three acres for the High school and two for the Public school. At present there are a number of the old outbuildings still standing, but when these are removed and the grounds are graded Port Perry will have one of the finest school properties in the Province of Ontario. Best of all is the price. While the expenditure seems large to those unfamiliar with modern school building costs, the fact is that the total cost will be anywhere from $20,000 to $50,000 less-than the amount usually spent on such a structure. Port Perry has built a combined High and Public school for. just about the amount spent by Uxbridge for their High school only. The cost of the building will be $94,000, which together with the equipment, will bring the whole cost up to about$100,000, some three thousand dollars more than the estimate submitted to the people. To build such a school for this money is a remarka- ble achievement, particularly in view of the fact that the lowest bulk tender was $110,000. By dint of paring and re-adjustment this amount has been reduced the $100,000. This pleasing result in school building has not been accom- plished without difficulties; but one fact stands out clearly--the Board members have worked together harmoniously, and with them have been the architect, Mr. Hornsby and Shultz: Bros., whose superintendent, Mr. Hughes, deserves a special word of praise for his unfailing courtesy and helpfulness. All the con- tractors have done good work, and have united in producing a good building. THE OPENING CEREMONIES Someone said "things went off with a 'bang' " and the phrase aptly des- cribes proceedings in this sense that the interest displayed by the public exceeded all expectations. The peo- ple arrived in hundreds and crowded the assembly hall far beyond its sup-| eral public. posed capacity, flowed into the corri-|. At the door of the school a dedica- dors, and packed them, crowded the|tory prayer was offered by Rev. S. adjoining rooms, and then hundreds| C. Jarrett the key was presented by at three o'clock headed by Segt.- Major Hayden and the "Chief," next came the Port Perry Band, the cadets, (looking very smart) and the scholars led -by Harold Cawker and Archie Farmer as flag bearers, then the ex- students, the guests, officials, and gen- 1 large cities, however, lines went away because they could not git in the hall, Preceeding the formal opening a luncheon was tendered to Hon. John 8. Martin the local members of Par- liament, some county and municipal officials, This. was followed by a toast list. ' The toasts were--"Our Guests" pro- | posed by Mr, N. Sweetman, Mr. W. F. Thompson responding, "The Province 'of Ontario," proposed by Mr. 8. Far- mer, Hon. J. 8S. Martin responding; + | "Ontario County" proposed by Mr. J. o | Nasmith, the Warden responding; "The Ladies" proposed by Mr. A, M. | Burnham, Mrs, Geo. Jackson respond- the Chairman, Mr, E. B. Walker, to Hon. Mr, Martin, who unlocked the door and declared the school officially opened. Then the people swarmed into the building, and in a very short time the assembly hall was packed. Mr. Wal- ker then called by Rev. Wm. Higgs to open with prayer. This was followed by scripture reading by Rev. W. L. Atkinson. The chairman's address folowed in which he briefly outlined the story of the building of the school and" its cost. The schools sang two choruses, and addresses were given by the Principal of the High chool, Mr. T. H. Follick; and the Principal of 'the Public school, Mr, T. W. Mec- Lean. These were followed by a lovely little "Maypole" dance. All you wish acces to your box. . CANADA. RT PERRY BRANCH--H. G. Hutcheson, Manager Branches also at Blackstoek, Little Britain, the effective work done in this mat- ter. Mr. Hornsby, the architect, was next presented to the audience and was received with applause. He con- gratulated the people of Port Perry upon their progressive spirit in erect- ing the school, assured them that the material and workmanship was of the teachers are to be complimented for very best, complimented the contract- ors, thanked the Board for their court- eous co-operation, and expressed the hope that the building would be an asset to the community for many years to come. Mr. George Stone, former mathe- 'matical master of the High School was called upon, but was not well enough to be present, The "Wooden Soldiers" were called for but were unprepared, ang the Chairman called upon Mr. W. E. N, Sinclair, M. P. P,, who after humor- ously refering to the fact that he was filling in for the wooden soldiers, congratulated the Board of Education, and the Jeople of Port Perry upon their wonderful school. The "wooden soldier" arrived and lived up expecta- tions, with a few extra movements thrown in for good measure, Mr, Albert Jackson, Warden of On- tario County, made a neat little speech in which he assured Port Perry folk that the whole county was proud of the new school. A beautiful vocal selection was next given by Mrs. D. Carnegie, and the public school scholars put on two pret- ty little dances--'"The Ace of Dia- monds" and an "Old English Rustic." In this setting came Mr. R. A. Hutch- inson, Public chool Inspector, who as- sured Port Perry people that they had just as good a school now as any in the Province of Ontario: It might be remarked that this seemed to be the uniform verdict of those who ought to know. on. John S. Martin was the next and principal s er. He put him- self in touch wth his audience by tell- ing them that he came from a small town and knew the small town prob- lems. He outlined the progressive educational tendency and the fin- ancial value of accurate agricultural information. Referring to Miss McPhail's suggestion that the whole ducational syst hould be wrecked and built anew, he said "The lady does not know what she is talk- ing about." At the conclusion of his address he made himself "solid' with the scholars by declaring a holiday on Mr, V. B. Stouffer followed with a splendid violin solo. r. S. Farmer was the next speak- er. He said "This is a proud day for Port Perry, a day when one of our great dreams has come true. If the old school could turnout the t men and women, the new one should be able to do even better. The scholars should be taught to take a pride in the school. The whole town should be ud_of i 'The High School girls put on a pop- ular dance; half of them for the oc- casion, hesoling young men, 5 Me Ww. . i ortis, ot Toronis, rought greetings m the trustees of Ontario, and ur, the growth of the community spirit where eve member has a real interest in that the community undertakes. Dr. T. E. Kaiser, M. P., was pleased to see the erection of one more in- stitution to banish ignorance. = He stated that "illiterates' were in Ontario County than in any other y, in the Dominion, pt one. The audience then arose and sang the National Anthem. The following were noted among the out-of-town EE From % Dr. C. N, Johnson; fron Toronto: Mr. Wm: Ross, Ex-M. P. for South Ontario, Mrs, Wm. Ross, Geo, W. Cragg, Louis R. W. J. Det- cher, E. Dr, C. W. A. Carnegie, Miss Dores Loretta Murphy, Maty Hall, Austin Peel, Mrs, or, oncton, N. B; F. B. Smith, Manitoulin Is.: Mrs, Herbert Baker, Sunderland; Dr. Som I Mosre, Brooklini Mrs, J. ayton Taylor, aygeon; Mrs. Robt. Scarlett Seaforth; GS. W., John- son, Blackwater; Mrs, D. M. McPhail, Blackwater; Andrew M. Cook, Brant- ford; W. Graham, Englewood; F. D. Ferguson, Brighton; . E. Ross, Lon- don; Harry McNab, Cannington; Dixon, Manilla; Reg. W. Doubt, Lans- ing; J. Lewis McLean, Toronto; Doris West, Ashburn; Mrs. M. West, Ash- burn; Mason Parliament Cannington; Lorraine Skinner, Chicago; Theresa Gould, New York; Herb. Kesler, Man- illa; Rose Marshall, Manilla; Helena Huff, Lindsay, m-- psn Miss Jean Cameron, of Vancouver, who is one of the contestants"in the Toronto Star Oratorical contest, was born in Port Perry, and expects to visit here after the contest is over. +s UE THE UNITED CHURCHES Rev. William Higgs, Minister. May 22nd, Public woiship, 11a. m; 7p m, day schoo 3 fi m. Y. P. L., Wednes ay. 8 p.m, Prayer meeting, ursday, Pp. m. Prince Albert Sunday school, 2 p. m. Public Norship 3pm, Conference will asemble in King St. church, Oshawa, Tuesday, May 381. 7:30 MANCHESTER ; The Manchester Sunday school are.. holding their Anniversary on Sunday, May 22nd. Services in the morning at 6:30 will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Beech. Local choir will be assis- ted by Prospect Orchestra. The eve- ning service at 7 p. m,, will be taken by Mr. George West of Ashburn. Music will be furnished by Utica Male Quarette, Mr, H. Fitchett has sold his farm to Mr, J. Strong. Mr and Mrs. Loomis and family of Sratford spent the week-end witn Mr. and Mrs. E. Barrett and Mr, %nd Mrs. T. Barrett. Mr. and Mrs, C. Collar of Trenton spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. F. Crosier. Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Dobson visited with Mr. and Mrs. A. Jackson of Scugog. Mr. A. N. Defoe of Toronto called on Mr. and Mrs, W, F. Crisier last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. Crosier and fam- ily and Mr. G. Bell visited at the latter's homes at Pinegrove, on Sun-. day. ER | Se NOTICE TO CREDITORS Of Francis George McClintock, 'de- ceased, Pursuant to Sec; 56 of Chapter 121" tite A eng Saari notic ere ven t creditors and others ha claims. against the estate of Francis cClintock late of the Village Port Perry, in the County of Ontario, leman, deceased, who died on or 1927, She i Rog WH , are, on or before the of June A. D. 1927, fewer | Fry;