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be much appreciated. _ 3 = ne EDIUM OF PORT PERRY AND VICINITY S ¢ Vol XLII $1.50 per year in advance > Canned Peaches--Mrs, G. Mis. 3A. Mehra 1 G: Brown, Canned Pears--Mrs, . M G. J McKitrick, Canned Cherr; es--M: . Mrs. F. Sh e rs, G. Stevens, 8] rries--. 3 u ned, Raspberries--Mrs, Raines, hy wn. Canned Plums--Mrs, G. Brown 8--Mrs. Raines, Mrs, Centre, colored--YV. 8. Bi stell, J. A. McKitrick. 5 Mss Card Table Cover--Mrs. McKay, V. S. Binstell Pencil Drawing -- Mrs, Colleran, rh a ainting--Mrs. Harold Sonley, rs, L. McDermott, 8 ey Water Color--Mrs, L.N, Hutchinson Five O'Clock Tea Cloth--Mrs, Me- Kay, V. S. Binstell Gib Day Slips--V. S. Binstell China Painting -- Mrs, McKitrick, Vera Cook. . Forty-Five Years Postmaster Mr. John Warren Burn- ham, who died on Sunday evening, September 23rd, 1928, was a most highly respected citizen of Port Perry, and in his passing the town loses one who is known toall; and who had an intim- ate partin the daily life of the town. His was a wonderful ree- ord -- forty-five years post- Master, and in all that time never a day absent from duty through illness, and rarely, Wes. Page. 10 Ibs in Prints--Mrs, J. Medd, Mrs Wm. Medd, Mrs. F. 5 bs in Mrs. F. --it made it a ts, and put don. Yet in spite of GRAIN AND SEEDS ite our date 'clashed with yma Wheat--M. Fralick, L. L. Bag- of Lindsay Fair, the attenpance was not greatly be-[, Six Rowed Barley--Chas. McGill, [hind that of other years, and there was a good showing | "Bes y M. Fralick. in all classes of exhibits. ae Fe gata, A new and pleasing feature of the Fair this year was h LL. Bagshaw the Flower Show. This new venture was not large, but Bagshaw a ea the flowers and plants were good, and the experiment| Alsike SeedoN. Taylor. 2OPar x should be tried again next year. Thanks are due to those Solleetion of Grain--L. Bugshay who contributed flowers and plants and helped to make| VEGETABLES AND ROOTS this feature a success. ) Tursip Bueta--Men, ©, Stevens, Geo The School Fair tent was well filled, and very popular cr Tang Bests--Gon. Raine, F, with both children and parents. We congratulate Mary| Winter Cabbage--Chas. McGill Davidson upon winning the Eaton Silver p for scoring Red Carri, Raines w the highest number of points at this School Fair. 1. 20 Sarsets--Chas, NeGill, Urs. The track was too muddy to permit of the trials of prodlery--D. Corbman, Mrs. L. G. {|5peed. but Tice's Dog Circus proved to be a good attrac-| cimns--c. Smith, Mrs. A. L Me. 8 tion, and Port Perry Band played well. © Delmots: : This year the concert in the Town Hall was excellent. .m| Ada Payne, the talented li ned Pin le--Mrs. Jas. Boe, MR tron--Mrs, F. Shepherd. Canned . Thimbleberries ivy N. TS. Canned Black Currents--Mrs, L. G. wo t Jelly--M: n y--Mrs. Fred Raines, wR ie Myra ple Jelly--Mrs. L.G. Brown, Mrs. H. én y Grape Jelly--Mrs. F. Raines, Mrs. . Ewers, Mustard Pickles--Mrs, N, Ewers, oo oma atsup--Mrs, Mrs, Raines, Oinon and Cucumber Pickles--Mrs, N. Ewers, Mrs, Jas. Boe. Col. Pickles--Mrs. R. Jackson, Mrs. L. N. Hutchinson, Loaf Brown Bread--Mrs, F. Raines, Mrs. Frank Crosier. Loaf White Bread--Mrs, H. Hayes, Mrs. Robt. Jackson. Loaf Nut Bread--Mrs. L. G. Brown, Mrs, F. Shepherd. Sotch Short Bread--Mrs. Mrs. R. Jackson. Sponge Cake--Mrs. F. Raines, Mrs, N. Ewers. Butter Tarts--Mrs. N. Ewers, Mrs. G. Brown. Special by Ont. Beekeepers-- Mrs. Newton Taylor. Special for layer cake--Fong San FLOWERS e fact that ; : Tr. N. Ewers, 'S INDIAN LUNG REMEDY-- - This Herbal Remedy, especially for those subject to OAL Eta Sl ROUGH SYRUP. ; ~~ For coughs, colds, croup, asthma, or any inflamed con- : tion of the throat or I TRY DR. NORVAL'S COLD T. Recommended and headaches. "Morrison's Drug. to relieve Jas. Boe, colds, la arippe. constipation Water Melons--J. F. Gerrow, Stan. Ceeao ions--Thos. C Mrs. H. ud aa nions--1hos. Caesar, rs, . dancer, and Bob Wilson and |Sonle ; Yellow Onions--Thos. Ca , Mrs. enjoyable program. " fellow mions--Thos, Caesar, Mrs, _§ | his company, put ona a pe Se We sell everything you want, palatable, nutritious and : gy ~ If you wy | : 7 "BERT cGREGY Will do the rest. Ring up Phone 72. ( A word of apprecialy valuable assistance. - THe #land Secretary Sweetman s about October 15th, Names here listed are in order of prizes won: HORSES--Clydesdales Brood Mare--1 Grant Christie. Foal of 1928--Grant Christie Fair in harness--Robt, Baird, Jas. tar] Best Clydesdale, any age--Grant Christie, Yo -$ | Best Clydesdale e, any age, foal by side Grant Christie. e ORSES-- Agricultural Brood Mare--Geo, Kerry & Son, Jos Strong & Son. ae year old fily or gelding--Thos. ne. ' Two year old filiy or gelding--Jos. Strong & So n. Foal of, 1928---Jos. Strong & Son, Geo, Kerry & Sans Kerry & Soi; Pair in Hag fe Dress. £4" est a any age--Geo. Kerry '& So y BE Zoe / LIGHT BH 4 G8 z YAp€--Thos. E. Lane old--John Medd & Son. year old--Isaac Vernon, Hil- under 15% hands, ave Dowson, John Medd & Son. Single Roadster over 15% hands-- Wesley Page, Frank Hortop, L. Alsike 'We are prepared to purchase Alsike again this year. Bring in a sample of your seed and we will quote you highest market REINDEER FLOUR Try a bag of our Reindeer r, which comes in 24's, 49's, and 98's bags. the BLATCHFORD'S LAYING MEAL i - We also carry 'Blatchford's Laying h makes your hens lay and keéps them laying. GROCERIES, CROCKERY, BOOTS & SHOES A select line of Groceries, Crockery, Boots & ~ Shoes, always on hand, r cultivation tion, fair Byers. n, | i8 due to the judges for their «of prize winners follows, ays that prizes will be paid SWINE--Tamworths Boar, under one year--W, Page, Breeding Sow, over one year --W, age. Breeding Sow, under one year--W, Page. " SWINE--Ydrkshires Breeding Sow, one year and over-- Clifford Coulter, » Breedng Sow Coulter, Lawson Pair Bacon 0 C. Coulter. Leghorn Hen--F. Allin, Mrs. ye Leghorn Cockerel--C McGill, aw, -\ Leghorn Pullet--F. Allin, orca Cock--Frank Allin, Black Minorca" Hen--Mrs, Caesar, Chas. McGill. Barred Rock Cock--1 and 2 F. Allin Barred Rock Hen--1 and 2 F. Allin, Barred Rock Cockerel-=1 and 2 F. in." a river--R, Vernon & Son, ; 1 ohn Medd & Soi Wesley , Ed. Harris, P: ,,12 hands and under--. | Grant_Christie, Dave Dowson, Ponies, 12 to 18% hands--R. Ver-|. non & Son, Geo. CATTLE--Shorthorns, Pure Bred. J Bull Calf, under one year--Maurice | Fralick, A. J. Howden, F. E. Pugh. Heifer Calf, under o ear--F, E. Pugh, 1 and 8, A. J. en 2. Ww, 8 years or over--F. E. Pugh, Bruce McDonald, Clifford Coulter. Heifer, two years and under 3--F. E. Pugh, Clifford Coulter. Heifer 1 year and under 2--F. E. Pugh, Clifford Coulter 2 and 8. Herd of 4 animals--Clifford Coulter MILKING GRADES Bruce McDonald, 1, 2 and 3. HOLSTEINS--Pure Bred | Bull, two years and under--Clifford Coulter, : Bull, one year and under--George Smith Bull Calf, under one year--G. Smith _ Heifer, under one year--R. Holtby, Geo. Smith, 2 and 8. Cow, three year--G. Smith, 1 and 2 Heifer, 2 years--G. Smith 1 and 2, Heifer, one year--G. Smith 1 and 2 Herd of fo . Smith. Cow and two of her progeny--Geo. t BOYS' AND GIRLS' COMPETITION J. A. Howden, Geo. Smith, Robert Howden: EP--Leicesters --Ambrose King ears--Ambrose 1and 2 King 1 'A. Kin, . Coulter, G. Smith, oe Fag W. Page 1 and 2.| " th, €. Coulter, --G. Smith, shears--Geo. ed Rock Pullet--1 and 2 Frank ri Cock--E. C. Lang- Crosier. wn Leghorn Hen+-1 and 2 E. C. Brown Leghorn Cockerel--1 and 2, OH angstal. Bown Leghorn Pullet--1 and 2 KE. C. Langstaff. \ Rhode Island Red Cock--F. Crosier R. I. R. Hen--Mrs. McKitrick, Mrs, F. Crosier, = R. I R. Pullet--1 and 2 N Williams. White Wyandotte Cock--1 and 2 F. lin White Wyandotte Hen--1 and 2 F. Ali n White Wyandotte Cockerel--1 and 2 Frank Allin, White Wyandotte Pullet--E. Lang- staff, Frank Allin Ancona Hen--Mrs. H. Sonley, Ancona Pullet--1 and 2 C. Kellett. Silver Laced Wyandotte Cock--E, Langstaff, F. Allin Silver Laced Wyandotte Hen--E,. C. Langstaff, F. Allin Silver Laced Wyandotte Cockerel-- 1 and 2 F. Allin 3 Silver Laced Wyandotte Pullet--1 and 2 F. Allin Silver Spangled Hamburg Cock-- E. C. Langstaff " Hen--1 and 2 E, C.ly Langstaff. : ately B. R. Cock--1 and 2 F. Bred-to-lay B. R. Hen--1 and 2 F. A. King 1 and 2. [prong . Smith, C.| Canary . | Geo. Raines. |Z Ghocolate Biers. J. Boa. . Sonley. Irish Cobbler Potatoes--L. L. Bag- shaw, Geo, Smith. Largest Pumpkin--Mrs. Hutchin- son, Geo. Raines. Largest Squash--Geo. Raines, Thos. Caesar. Collection Tomatoes--Mrs. Newton Taylor, Mrs. Fred Raines. Hubbard Squash--Mrs., F. Raines, Stanley Gerrow. Swede Turnips--L. L. Bagshaw, Nelson Williams Red Mangolds--Edna Jackson, Mrs. L. N. Hutchinson Yellow Mangolds--Mrs. L. N. Hut- chinson, L. L. Bagshaw. Six_Parsnips--Mrs. Geo. Stevens, FRUIT Collection Winter Caesar, Mrs. L. G. Brown Collection Fall Apples--T. Caesar, Mrs, Frank Crosier, Alexander JtpplesMes: H. Sonley, Maurice Fralick. Ben Davis Apples--C. H. Kellett, Mrs, Robt. Jackson, Baldwin Apples Thos, aesar. Northern Syp Apples--Mrs. J. A. McKitrick, Mrs. Raines. Greening Apples--T. Caesar, Mrs. L. G. Brown. LT, : " Beflflower Apples--Mrs. H. Sonley, Nelson Williams Golden Russet Apples--M. Fralick, Murs: McKitrick. Grimes Golden--Mrs. L. G. Brown, Mrs. R. Jackson Snow Apples--C. H, Kellett, Mrs. F. Crosier. McIntosh Red Apples--Mrs, Frank Crosier, Nelson Wililams. Talman Sweet Apples--M. Fralick, Chas, McGill, F E Apples--Thos. S J. A Dermott, J. F. Gerrow. St. Lawrence Apples--M. Fralick, Lawson Honey. Wealthy Apples--Lawson Honey, C. McGill Duchess Apples--Mrs. H. Guy Mrs. Frank Crosier. Stark Apples--Lawson Honey, Mrs. Fred Raines. . Ontario Apples--Mrs. F. Crosier, . Raines. Ber ov Apples--Geo. Raines, Thos. Caesar. Ki V. m Shi Crab Apples--F. Crosier. tne Ta . , Dar Pore Con, Raines, C. H. t Kellen. V. Pears--L. L. Bagshaw, T. Caesar. and Plums--J. F. Gerrow, M. lick. Feglick. Claude Plums--J. F. Gerrow, ley Gerrow. : Stanley. a Geo. Raines, C. H, 1lett. nk Plums--Geo. Smith, Geo. Raines. DOMESTIC SCIENCE Collection Cooking--Mrs. R. Jack- son, Mrs. L. N. Hutchinson Baking Powder, Tisenita- Ms. H. , Vera E. Bone Made Buns-M. L. N. Hut- i , Mrs. Jas. ; hot Cake, dark--Mrs. N. Ewers, Brown. Pralt Cake, light--Mrs. G. D. Bent- Tey Mes. Ak ing L. G. Brown, Mrs. ro D. Sontley: Cookies--Mrs. Jas. Boe, Mrs. Guy. Date Cool joat1a. Robt. Jackson, A . H W Maser Cake, ight~--Mrs. Shepherd, Mrs. Robt. Mis, Jas. Boo, Apple Plo Mrs. R. Jackson, Mrs. D. Bentley. v Lemon Pie--Mrs. N. Ewers, Mrs. J. E H E ri B Pum 'Mrs. Jas. Nesbitt, ys. N. \ Mrs, stell, Vera Mrs, J. L. Pewaukee Apples--Mrs. A. L. Me- M Hyslop Crab--Geo. Raines, George Mra Cook, Beth Mrs, Bro --Mrs., McKey, V, Snapdragan--Edna Jackson, Mus. . Guy, Coll. Dahlias--Mrs, Jas. Boe. Basket = Flowers--Mrs. Jas. Boe, Mrs. Geo. Stevens. Pink Asters--S. Farmer, Purple Asters--Mrs. L. G. Brown White Asters--Mrs, Weir, Samuel 'armer. Assortment of Asters--Mrs. Guy, dna Jackson. Petunias, single--Mrs. H. Sonley, Mrs. Frank Shepherd. Pansies--Geo Raines, Edna Jackson Fern--Dorman Corbman. Geraniums--Edna Jackson Begonia Plant--Mrs. Harold Sonley, Mrs. Jas. Boe. Sweet Peas--Mrs. Jas. Boe, Edna Jackson. Display Cut Flowers--Mrs. Jas Boe, arold Sonley. Gladiolus Collection--Mrs. Weir. Dahlia Collection--Geo, Raines. LADIES' WORK Child's Dress, emb--V. S. Binstell, Mrs. McKay, Child's Dress, any other style-- V. . Binstell, Mrs. H. Gu y. Towel, emb.--V. S. Binstell, Beth. Hooey Towel, any other style--V, S. Bin- ook. Bath Towel, trimmed--Beth Hooey, eir, Child's Bootees--V. S. Binstell, Mrs A. McKitrick. Knitted Mitts--V. S. Binstell, Mrs. G. Brown Kitchen Apron--Beth Hooey, Mrs. Jas. Boe: Lamp Shade--Mrs, Weir. Ladies' Convalesing Jacket--Mrs, J. ._ McKitrick. Four Serviettes, emb--V.S. Binstell, rs. L. N. Hutchinson. Four Serviettes, lace trim--Mrs. McKay, V. S. Binstell. Library Runner--Mrs, A. L. Mc- Dermott, Mrs. J. A. McKitrick. Fancy Bloomers--Mrs. J. A. Mec- itrick. Costume Slip--V. 8. Binstell Trimmed Stepins--V, 8. Binstell. Shoulder Shawl--Mrs. MeKitrick, . S. Binstell, Cushion, round--Mrs. A. L: McDer- ot, Mrs. McKitrick. Cushion, any style--V. S. Binstell, J Weir, s Ladies' Hat, hand made--Mrs. J. A. McKitrick Handkerchief, crochet trim--Mrs. N wers, Mrs. Binstell. Handkerchief, tatting trim---=Vera Hooey. Handkerchief, any ooey, Mrs. Ewers. Pillow Cases, emb--V. S. Binstell, . M. Jillard. Pillow Cases, crochet trim--Mrs. style -- Beth McKay, Vera Cook. Rug, braided -- Mrs. F. Shepherd, cKitrick. Rug, hooked--Mrs. G. D. Bentley Rag Floor Runner--Mrs, Frank Shepherd. eced Quilt--Mrs. McKitrick, Applique Qult--Mrs. J. McKitrick, Mrs. Hutchinson Comforter--Mrs. Holdershaw Bedspread, emb.--Beth Hooey, Mrs. McKitrick. Buffet Set--Vera Cook, Mrs. McKev Man's Shirt--Mrs. Guy, Mrs. L. G. wn. Man's Pyjama 3 _Suit--Mrs. McKey, rs. L. G, Brown Dresser Scarf--Mrs. J. A. McKit- ck, V. S. Binstell Ladies' Night Gown, emb.--V. S. instell : Ladies' Night Gown, any other style S. Binstell, th--V. S. Binstell, Mrs. Bridge Clo A. L. MeDermott. -Cloth, emb.--Mrs. McKay, V. Bi Ly S Ho Cluth, lace trim--Mrs. McKay, V. 8. Binstell. n Set--V. S, Binstell Te Cosy--V. 8. Binstell, Mrs. J. A. if 'ever, away from business for any other reason. He served our people as postmaster under three great tulers--Queen Victoria, ing "dward VII, and the present ruler, King George V. Mr. Burnham was a man of simple and regular habits, fond of his daily walk, and with his interests and affee- tions centred in his home, a home deeply appreciative of his kindly presence and in- fluence, and a home that will keenly feel his loss now that he has passed to the great beyond. Mr. Burnham was born at Whitby, in 1849, being the eldest son of the late Judge Burnham. His education Was received at Upper Canada Col- lege and Trinity College, where he took his degree in 1871. Hé was a member of Upper Canada Rifles at the time of 'the Fenian Raid, and was a Fenian Raid Veteran. He was Clerk of the Court when he first came to Port Perry in 1871, and held this office till the time of his death, a period of 58 years, He be- came Postmaster in 1882, In 1875 he married Marion Hart, only daughter of the= late D'Acres Hart, of Brantford. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Burnham, all of whom together with Mrs. Burnham, Survive the deceased: A. M. Burnham, of the Dept. of Education, Reginald D. Burnham, Scugog; Mrs. Marion Orde, Port Perry; Miss Aileen Burn- ham, at home; Mrs. Norman Mac- laurin, Toronto; and Philip Burnham, a home. . einen (OH Bonnie FORMER WEIGHT INSPECTOR DIES FOLLOWING ILLNESS Robert J. Wright, former inspector of weights and measures of the city died at his residence, 14 Sparkhall Ave, Toronto, after an illness of several months. He was born at Prince Albert, Ontario, Décember 24, 1851, received his early education at Port Perry public and high schools and commenced his business career with his father, who operated a tan- nery at Prince Albert. Appointed to the inspectorship of weights and measures for the city of Toronto in 1880, he served in that capacity until his retirement on superannuation in 1825. For nearly 50 years he resided in the vicinity of Carlton and Parlia- ment Sts., and was well known in that district. The late Mr. Wright was an Anglican in religion, a member of the Masonic order and the A0.0.W,, and a Conservative in politics, He is survived by his widow, one son, Ernest G. Wright. Another son, Harold M., was kileld in the great war, ee Ys VICTORIAN WOMEN'S INSTITUTE A' meeting of Victorian Women's Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. Herbert Hooey, on the afternoon of Thursday, October 4th, Dr.