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Port Perry Star, 4 Aug 1927, p. 4

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take the service in the United Church 'next Sunday. © Mr. and Mrs. James Frise, of To- ronto, are holidaying in town, with Mr. Frise's mother. Mr, Frise is the author and car- toonist of "Birds Eye Centre" in the Star Weekly. Mr. Dugald Nasmith, of Montreal, is holidaying in town. Mr. and Mrs. J. Willard, of Mount Vernon, N.Y., Mrs. Byron Crandell, of Chicago, and Mrs.~J. Widdifield, of Newmarket, spent a day in town with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Town, Don't Yorget the Garden Party at the home of Mr, Peter Christie, near Manchester, on Tuesday, Aug. 9th. Miss Kathleen Phoenix has been en- gaged to teach the Blackstock Public School. Mr. Joseph Phoenix motored from Sedley, Sask., to visit friends in Greenbank and vicinity, He will re- turn shortly, LOST Between bridge and 'Stephenson's Point, fishing rod and reel. Reward. Finder please leave at Star Office. te = QUO MYRTLE GARDEN PARTY The United Church at Myrtle are holding their Garden Party at the home of Mr. Fred O'Boyle, on the evening of Thursday, August 11th. A good supper and a splendid program are in store for those that attend this annual event. See bills for particu- lars. Admission 50c. ---- Os DIED In Reach Township on Tuesday, August 2nd, 1927, Edythe E. Bruce, beloved wife of William W. Holtby, in her 35th year. mere {YQ Qs em PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 8t. John's Church, Port Perry Rev. W. L. Atkinson, Minister Public worship at 11 a.m. and 7 pm. Sunday School at 10 a.m. During the pastor's holidays in August the Rev. A. Blue, of Royce Ave. Presbyterian Church, Toronto, will supply. You will remember the Garden Party at Dundrennan, the home of Mr. Peter Christie, on August 9th. Every preparation has been made to make this event a real success and we know that the most hearty wo- operation on the part of all families friends in "the congregation will be given . Breadalbane Church, Utice. Sunday School at 2 p.m. Public Worship at 8 p.m. C. E. on Wednesday evening at 8.30 o'clock. @mple practice to Brown, eur pitcher. The garden party held at the home of Mr. Jos. Strong was well attended. The proceeds amounted to $389, be- sides the booth and cabbage sale. Mr. K. Lee of Barneveld, N. Xo spent a few days with friends here, Mrs, Lee returned home with him on Monday: s ~ Mr, and Armour and Miss Jean are spending their holidays with Mrs. Roach. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Crosier and Helen spent Friday in Toronto. Our school grounds seem to be a favorite for picnics. ' The Highway south of the village has been closed to traffic. The pav- ing is soon to commence. ten (Yrs SINCLAIR POSSIBILITY ARGUED BY LIBERALS Possibility of William E. N. Sin- clair, the Liberal Leader in the Legis- lature, being appointed to the Bench of the Supreme Court of Ontario was yesterday discussed in Toronto politi- cal circles with considerable interest, One of the city's best known Lib- erals, speaking to The Globe last night, said if there is a change of leadership. it would be made in a party convention, and not by any ar- rangement among the Liberal mem- bers in the House, or even those close to the prohibtifon wing. This Lib- eral said the voting at the last Pro- vincial election indicating that many well-known Liberals supported the Ferguson Government because they were in favor of the Gov property in the Town of Whitby by William Maw, Auctioneer, the follow- ing property namely: . All'and Singular that certain parcel or tract of land ad premises, situate, lying and being in the Town of Whitby in the County of Ontario and being composed of that part of Lot Number Twenty-Five in the Second Concession of the Township of Whitby described as follows: Commencing at the South-west angle of the East half of said Lo Number Twenty-five, thence North sixteen degrees West along the line of an existing fence Two hundred and six feet more or less to a stake; Thence North seventy-four degrees East one hundred and sixty-nine feet six inches more or less, to the end of an existing fence; Thence South six- teen degrees East along the line o an existing fence two hundred and six feet, more or less, to the Northern limit of Dundas Street; Thence South seventy-four degrees West from' 'an existing fence along the North limit of said street one hundred and sixty: nine feet, six inches, more or less, to the place of beginning, containi; 807100 of an acre more or less. The buildings on the sald premises consists of a three apartment Brick Dwelling House with all modern con- veniences also a frame ding de- tached. The property is situated on the north side of Dundas street ini: | Bmediately west of Cedar Street Nursery. And is conveniently ed control policy. Should it he found necessary to hold such a convention, there will also : be a demand for a new statement of policy from the convention on the question of prohibition, The Globe was informed. he MM, CIVIC HOLIDAY IN PORT PERRY While most of the business places in town were closed during the day, the main thoroughfares were very busy places. The Highway at Man- chester being closed the greater part of the traffic was sent by way of Port Perry. There was a steady stream of cars going north in the morning and south in the afternon and even- ing returning from the holiday trips in the country. At about 6.30 the crowd began to gather at the water front to see the acquatic sport that were billed for the early part of the evening. The first event was the swim across lake, which stirred up, considerable execite- ment. Then there was the greasy pole contest followed by other swim- ming events, with prize winners as follows: Across' the lake swim--1st Miss R. . Campbell, of Lakeside Beach, 2nd Mr. Public worship at 11 am. and 7 pm, Sabbath School at 10 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Thur., at 7.30 AJ. _ Prince Albert Church-- Sabbath School at 2 p.m. - Public worship at 3 p.m. . Rev. Mr. Stillwell of Uxbridge will preach next Sunday, Avg 11 R. Campbell, Lakeside Beach. - Greasy Pole-- Arthur Carnegie. Long Dive--1st Morley Doubt, 2nd Arthur Carnegie, Floating--<Helen Lucas and Isa Lucas, (tie.) : 100 yard swim, boys--1st Morley Doubt, 2nd Tom Harris. - 100 yard swim, girls--Miss Miriam Campbell. > During -the evening the Port Perry' Band furnished a program of music. At 8.30 the street had been cleared and the orchestra in place ready to as regards to the busi tion of Whitby. 3 TERMS--10% of the purchase money to be paid down at the time of Sale balance to be paid within Thirty days. The sale is subjected to a reserve bid. For further particulirs apply to William Maw, Auctioneer, or W. E, N. Sinclair, K.C., Barrister, Oshawa, Ont. Dated at Oshawa, July 7, 1927 ee rts. ogo ot : A Military Survey Military engineers are busy mak- ing a survey of this district, It is said to extend from Sunderland to Peter- boro. These surveys are very gom- plete and take every detail--hills, val. leys, streams, roads, houses, build- ings, forests--every little rise in land ~--all these are considered in relation to their possibilities in time of war. Of course such Surveys are very valuable and 'most carefully guarded, ree 00 Ore IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Mrs, William Coulter, who died August 2nd 1926. So long thy power hath blessed me}. sure it still Will lead me on : O'r moor and fen, or erag and torrent, till The night is gone, § And with thie morn those angel faces smile Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. Husband and family, About 80 acres. Good soil and buildings. Conveniently located hal mile west of Columbus. Immediate] for 8 day or two, Possession to ploug. Full possession | a Tal Aply to oy fro ; | ofl with Russlai ganic. rad wore sve of, little to the north"--"Easy there'and in charge of the work, plates raised, and the rafters 4 (Continued from FrontPage) there in all her loveliness. Millionaires and men bankers, Senators and members of Parliament j and foreign Consuls and Trade | positions. Police officers; most nf them speaking the language of France, formed the crowd back from the red carpet which marked the'entrance to the dais, 4 - ut ; 'Tense Moments for Mayor's Wife : RE It was past the hour for the proceedings to ir A one woman sat on the platform. People speculated as to her identity. She was worrying about Mederic, ten times Mayor of Montreal. What was keeping him? Would he be late to receive the Princes and thePremier? She was | ederic's 'wife and she dgety, Finally his Worship emerged in all his chamber. In his robe of rdon to e path f) 'of his office, he made Toronto's Mayor look commonplace. He is a t pal of the Prince Is Mederse "Everybody in Montreal will tell you so, With becoming dignity he passed through to the steps of the City Hall soon to return in company with ihe Frince of Wales, and quickly followed by Prince George and | ér Baldwin and Mrs. Baldwin. They strode I the dais amid the atslajm of the assembly, and the speechmaking was under way. rr AN ¥ Baldwin wi a striking couple, and one f I Englands future. 'wolld be secure with such wholesome and ible people directing the affairs of State. Mrs. Baldwin in Black and white ensembl a fine upstanding woman,-evoked the admiration of all. = ~~ ~~ She wore a black and white printed cape and blouse and a | smart black hat with feather mount, with a string of pearls and | a boa of tulle, while her parasol was of black, fringed with silver. Madame Martin was dressed in black georgette with white cuffs and collar and wore a sable scarf. ' ; The Barn Raising. Howard 'McMillan, of Greenbank, Mr. McMillan is to be co gratulated had a barn raising on Tuesday, and in having so quickly replaced the| - the neighbors for miles around were 'barn recently burned. Nita Present to lend a helping hand." "| After the raising a bountiful sup- It: put one in mind of "old times" per was served by the ladies. There to see the men work--everyone did Jnust have been fully one hundred and "his bit, and out of the confusion of [fifty men present at the raising, orders and cries of "up with her'>--*"a Mr. Blake 'Cragg is kindred directions the befits went up * one by one, the braces were put in place, the plates put on, the purline OSHAWA FARMER KILLED BY put in : MOTOR Place, "Sethe frame of the grea once more in place. house the splendid crops the. McMillan farm. : One feature of the old raising was missing. The; choose up sides. That highly 'ing and interesting practic discontinued by order of the men's Compensation Board. considered too dangerous. "In spite of this lack, ho 'barn: 50 3 J gained consciousness.' ; Stansbury, after questioning, was - allowed to proceed on his trip to the Kawartha Lake district. = The city that an inquest One man knows the weight pole and will likely have a olde. caught a mallet on his who are not the victims velvet, trim-| Have . stock SCRAN SOLVAY ---- the contractor | exonerated him and desided | |. YOU LESS IF--vou T 4nd FURNACE sls I and LIME. " 2 + For Sale--Coat Range with Reservolr. ARD my SL PO i RT PERRY. COAL Y iy Ww. GC. Ww. PYATT YOUR NEXT WINTER'S COAL WILL COST ORDER Now : "repr ime fo don. 20 pete Be TR TON COAL in STOVE, NUT and PEA dass. © COKE, inN ha Hud

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