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¥ first venture of the business men of to enter- ral ai hue of the business men of Post Por ts results. There was a vi inclu all by Geo.' which the business men Nelson's Store, much was freely and labor. dance, and hel, pretty much fences, which were borrowed ti of sports on land and water, Pleasing program r softball games girls and boys, a dance at night led ade's orchestra; and many special The most delightful part of the whole affair was the way in ogether to produce so Snccossful 3 a day. Under the inspiration and leadership of Mr. Couldery, of Jone 4 that required time, money | few names are worthy of hi R. Archer made the softball tournament possible by his | generous gift of $25.00 for prizes. Mr. Geo. Hall lent the piano for the to get it in place. day hauling Tiber. which he loaned, and snow events. "special mention. Mr. H. Mr. Sam Griffen was busy Mr. McDermott had the arrange- ments for the dance on his hands and carried them out well. Mr. the specials. There were many Gerrow looked after the ticket selling, and carried that out well, too. Mr. Weir looked after the parking. charge of the baseball with Mr. Ted Jackson and Mr. M. Letcher assisting. Mr. Arthur Brock looked after the water sports, Mr. Ernie Gerrow kept tab on the land events. \ others who helped--*"too num-|§ erous to mention" as they say on sale hills. bi Mr. Hayes was in Mr. Couldery ran off Four clowns provided fun for the kiddies. Two greasy pigs led a merry chase for the would-be pig catchers. However, even a greasy pig can't get away all the time. by Billy Stevens and the other One of them was caught Oscar Bradley. In the lucky number draw, the following were the winners-- Radio, Gladys Stacey, Little Britain; ; Silverware, Mrs. C, Andrews, Port Perry. Some day there will be another event of this kind, and the people will know what to expect. are listed herewith: ACQUATIC SPORTS - Boys' Swim (16 and over)--1 Chas, Cawker, Bowmanville; 2 Forbes Na- smith; 8 Oscar Bradley. #+ Boys' Swim (under 16)--1 Jack Beare, 2 Paul Campbell, Toronto; 3 Don, Graham, Toronto. 1 mile swim--1 Chas. Cawker, 2 Forbes Nasmith, 3 Miss Hutton. Boys' Swim (14 and under) 1 Ted Cooney, 2 Bill Willard. Girls' Swim (16 and over)--1 Muriel Campbell, 2 Miss Hutton, 3 Grace Switzer. Girls' Swim (under 16)---1 Grace Switzer, 2 Murrel Switzer, 3 Virginia Nasmith. Girls' Swim (14 and under)--1 Miss Campbell, 2 Grace Switzer. Swimming under water--1 Forbes Nasmith. Canoe Race--1 Forbes Nasmith. Canoe Race, double=~Hugh Nind and B. Smallman, Bait Casting--Chas. Bowerman. Fly Casting Exhibition--J: C. Cock- burn. Motor Boat Race--1 Chas. Bower- man, 2 John Farmer. Fishing contest--Chas. Court, of Toronto, weight of fish 13 Ibs. 4 oz. LAND SPORTS 100 yard dash (boys under 16)--1 A. Crosier, Manchester; 2 Harry De- Shane, Port Perry; 3 Creichton Cur- rie, Collins Point. 100 yard dash (hoys over 16-1] 2 Engel, Oshawa; 2 W, Bagnell, The prize winners of the events years--1 Joan Hayden, 2 Fthel Fi-|} "| gary, 3 Mary Pyatt, 4 Brute Beare. BASEBALL Through Mr. Harold Archer, who donated $25.00 for prizes for softball e games, the committee was able to ar- range two tournaments on very short notice. The girls tournament brought to- gether teams from Scugog, Black- stock, Greenbank, Brooklin and Port Perry. ~ The boys' tournament brought teams from Myrtle, Manchester, Scugog, Blackstock and Port Perry. All games were well played and en- Jjoyed by the large crowd. Results of Girls' games: 1st game--Greenbank 5, Scugog 4. 2nd game--Brooklin 10, Port Perry 1. 8rd game--Brooklin 13, Blackstock 4. Final--Brooklin 16, Greenbank 12. 1st prize--Brooklin 2nd prize--Greenbank, Results of Boys' games. 1st game--Blackstock 5, Scugog 4. 2nd game--Port Perry 10, Myrtle 6. 3rd game--Blackstock 10, Manchester 1. Final--Blackstock 138, Port Perry '9. 1st prize--Blackstock 2nd prize--Port Perry. The greasy pig contest created a lot of interest as it is a long time since a contest of this sort has been witnessed in Port Perry. ey plgs were generously greased nd turned loose. In the men's event Mr, Oscar Bradley was the lucky winner, and in the boys event, Master Billy Stevens. They each carried the greasy pig home for their trouble. _ | Ralph Larmer, a recitation by Miss | Temperance Wright, Strawberries and cream Daily week days. Lv. Muskoka Wharf--7.00 a.m. 8.30 a.m. Sundays ! People are not normal _ to-day. True, there are matters worse for them the long lines that wait and from numerous other is in the country, worse than rusty. money does no good. that we buy. need. themselves for future pa have no earning capacity. buyer can really afford wise the purchase means and seller, really reliable ones; and well to steer clear of yu vision. rather than diminish, Money is a tool. - Blackstock Mrs, J. H. Freeborn, of Enniskillen, visited with friends in Blackstock and vicinity. She has recently sold her home and intends leaving for the West in the pear future, Mr, and Mrs. E. Darcy were Sun- day visitors at the home of Mr, and 'Mrs. Ira Argue, Miss Marion Heron, Long Branch, is spending her holidays with Mr, and Mrs. Frank Stinson, Mrs. John Trewin is in Ottawa, the guests of her son, My, Herb. Trewin, Miss Effie Wright has returned home after a visit with friends at Oraneville, The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church was 'held on Wednesday, July 13th, at the 'home of Mrs, Ernest Larmer with the president, Mrs, F. W. Newell, presid- ing, Bible study and prayer were taken by Mrs, Frank Stinson and the study book chapter was given by Miss Dorothy Stevens, : The program con- sisted of a vocal solo by Miss Ferga Johnston, 'a reading by Miss Hazel Mountjoy, a vocal solo by Master Lois Larmer, a vocal duet by Misses 'Marion and Kathleen Taylor, and a reading by Miss Effie About Spending ~~ Money no money to spend, and we have no wish to make what they do not possess. The money is in the - country, and there are many people who have plenty of it. This is particularly evident from the way the Provincial bonds were bought. It is evident from the splendid array of cars that parade our cement highways. It should be spent, if we are ever going to raise the depression, Money is a tool to be used. If not used it grows It stops performance. most other tools, it should be used to build, to make life happier and more wholesome. The problem of spending is not an easy one; because the sellers of goods are most insistent Certainly there are many articles that tempt our fancy; but we should be careful not to overstock in those articles which only take our passing fancy and which we really do not Care should be taken by those whose supply of money is limited, that they do not obligate to mortgage the future if the article bought has a reasonable capacity to pay for itself; or if the Regarding investments, there are plenty of buying stocks, it is best to buy only with money you can afford te lose. You may lose it any way, and the person who can be sure to always know the upward turn of the market, would be a finan- cial wizard. Most of us are not financial wizards. , The main point in this article is that it is time to spend money wisely, courageously, and with Otherwise the depression will increase Don't let it rust, | of Mrs. Rawson and the late Mr. in the spending money many people that have by talking of spending It is evident from to enter the theatres, indications. The money Like Hoarded yment on articles that It is quite legitimate " the purchase. Other- disaster to hoth buyer 'the uninitiated will do nknown quantities. In TLC Mrs, W. Archer, piano solo by Miss Muriel Mountjoy, paper on "Canadian Industries" by Mrs, W. A. VanCamp; plano duet by Misses Frances and Grace Mountjoy; a reading "The Never Catch Up" by Mrs. R. Mahood; a paper "The Ascendancy of Woman- hood" by Mrs, T. Smith; a reading, "Twenty Years Back" Miss Frances Mountjoy; a reading by Mrs. W. Archer, "Caleb's Courtship" and a musical contest. A splendid lunch was served by the Shirley members and a very enjoyable social time spent, Among the ninety who were present was Miss McCrea, of Alma, near: Guelph, Mr, and Mrs. Wallace Marlow were 'recent visitors of Mr, and Mrs. Chas. McQuade, Alliston. 'The . following engagement an- nouncement will interest the many Cartwright friends of Miss Hildred Patton, who lived for a number of 'years in Blackstock where her parents kept a general store. "Miss Hildred Ianthe Patton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Patton, of Toronto, and Dr. Donald Strathearm Rawson, son 'Reuben Rawson, of Claremont, whose engagement has just been announced, the marriage to take place in Knox College chapel, on August 13th," Dr. Dr. C. E. Whittaker spent the week end at Penetanguishene, a former parish, the services "in St. John's : Church. on Sunday, being taken by the Church Army Crusaders and were very much enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Corner and family have left for a two week's vacation to be spent with the latter's parents, near Ottawa. Miss Emma Rutledge has returned home from a visit with her parents at Bancroft. Miss Reta Swain, of Toronto, is spending her vacation with relatives in our vicinity. SCUGOG Worship at the Head Church next OSHAWA After being allowed to go unnoticed since 1919, the question of assessing and demanding payment | of taxes on the property owned by" the Public Utilities Commission and leased to the Oshawa Bowling Club, has been raised by the city assessor, Cyril Luke, who has notified the commission that, under the assessnient act, this property is taxable. The question was brought before the commission at its meeting last night, when a letter was read from the assessor, quoting the sections of the act which provide that any property owned by a muni- cipal commission, and leased to an- other party, is assessable and taxable After some discussion on the subject, the commission authorized the secre- tary to notify the secretary of the Sunday evening, July 31st, instead of the Centre. Rev. Mr. Elford delivered | one of his special sermons last Sun- day evening which was very interest- ing and we sang that lovely hymn,| "He Leadeth Me," a favorite of Mrs.!| W. Samells, | Mr. Clarence Carter will have charge of the Sunday School lesson | next Sunday. | The Head entertainment was well | attended and very highly praised. The Greenbank boys came over and played a game of ball, and our boys | were the winners. Prince Albert foot-' ball boys came over for another game and our boys were again-the winners. The entertainment was put on by Enniskillen folk in the form of a play. Those taking part were John Slemon, Orville Ashton, Edgar Stevens, Velma Orchard, Annie Oke, Vera Shackleton. Rev. Mr. Whyte sang a couple of selections and the malé quartette sang. The Women's Association held an open air meeting on the lake shore on July 19th, at the beautiful summer home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Elliott, The scrap book program was very inter- esting, some of the guests from the cottages taking part. At the close of the meeting the table was prepared under the large shade tree. Some en- joyed the walk among the cottages and others a hoat ride. All had a very enjoyable time and will look forward to another invitation next summer. During the heavy thunder storm that passed over here last Thursday night, the lightning struck Mr, J. A. Sweetman's barn and splintered some of the timbers, but fortunately did not cause a fire, Misses Dorothy Grey and Edna Thompson, of Toronto, are spending a few holidays with Mr. and Mrs. W, Dodsley. Mrs, H. Leighton, Leslie and Connie of Reach, and Dr. C. Henders, of To- ronto, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. Henders. Mr. W. Hope visited his sister Mrs. J. Raymes, in Port Perry, last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. Brunt, Mona and Carl, and Mr. and Mrs. R. McGill, of Enniskillen, were guests of the form- er's sister Mrs. Orr Jeffrey, on Sun- day. Mr. Crooks and daughter Jean of Toronto, are visiting his sister Mrs. J. Milner, for a few days. Mrs. L. Savage of Oshawa, and her friend Miss Mildred Halman, of To- ronto, visited with Mrs. C. Graham and Mrs. J. A. Sweetman, a few days last week. The farmers are -busy cutting fall wheat, which is a good crop. Mr. J. Milner having an extra good field. Miss Lucille Mark, of Port Perry, is visiting her cousin Miss Clara Harding for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. J. Demera, Grace and Glen, were Sunday guests of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. H. Wanna- maker, of Seagrave. Mr. George Hunter and Kenneth Henders, Toronto, are spending their holidays with Mr. and Mrs. R. Hen- ders. Mr. and Mrs. G. Watson, Mr. F. Watson and son, of Toronto, visited Mr. and Mrs. A. Sweetman, on Sun- day last. Our boys played their game of soft- ball with Port Perry on Monday even- ing. It was a good game but Scugog boys were the losers by one run. The score was 8-7. Scugog go to Black- stock on Friday evening for the last | game of the league. Red raspberries are a better crop 'Mrs. J. E. Beacock, on Thursday. Oshawa Bowling Club that the Club would have to vacate these premises in according with the lease dated February '15, 1919, unless to agree to pay the taxes. The taxes on the pro- perty, on the basis of 44 mills on the dollar, and including the local im- provements, would amount to $360.75. --Oshawa Daily Times. Myrtle Station Myrtle softball team went to Man- chester last Thursday evening and played a league game with the team of that village. Myrtle winning by a score of 28 to 13. Myrtle has but one more game to play in order to finish the schedule. Raglan plays at Myrtle on Friday, July 20th. The game at Manchester was not so fast. The evening was very hot and the boys did not put the vim into it that might have been displayed. Ted Heron pitched and was as effective as ever. He was in difficulty the last innng when Manchester scored five of their runs. The game was not started un- til after seven o'clock and it was get- ting dark towards the last of the game. We. hope to have a good crowd at the game at Myrtle on July 20th, as this will be the last home game until the semi-finals. The Myrtle boys have been playing fine ball and have won the last six games in a row and we hope they will win out in the semi-finals in order to play off with the winners of the southern group. Mr. Robt. Price and daughter, Miss Edith, were week end visitors at Mr. T. R. Price's. Mr. Cecil Pearson, on Wednesday last, left on a trip to London, Ont. Mr. Leonard Hamlet, of Toronto, has returned to help milk Joe Simp- kin's cows. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dickson, of To- ronto, were visitors at the parental home, on Sunday. Mr. Nelson Luery, of Toronto, is visiting with his brother Mr, Dave Luery. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Percy and Mr. and Mrs. O. Lane, motored on Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. D. Broom, of Kinsale. We are sorry to report the illness of Mrs. Robt. Chisholm, who is under the doctor's care in St. John's Hos- pital, Toronto. Mrs. Stella Forsythe, of Toronto, who was an early resident of this place, is now visiting Mrs. Jas. Dick- son. . Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Houston, of To- ronto, and Mrs. Roy Spencer and family, of Peterboro, were visitors at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Luery of Sterling also Mr. and Mrs. Morley Ayrhart, of Frankford, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. D, Luery. Mrs. McComb has returned from visiting her daughter Mrs, H. Fenn, of Toronto. On Monday last Mr. and Mrs. S. Hamdick, and Mr. and Mrs. E. Mann, of Oshawa, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Pilkey. Mr. Jas. Wilson, of Balsam, was a visitor at Mr, David Ross' last week. A large number from here attended the street dance at Port Perry last week. Mr. Fred Ratcliffe, of Calgary, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Bone, Miss Florence Hawkins, Miss Margaret Law and Mr. and Mrs. Z. McMillan and daughters, Miss Dorothy and Violet, all of Osh- awa, were visitors at the home of Mr. Pilkey, last week. Last Thursday the W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. Harry Lane with a fairly good attendance. The presi- dent Mrs. Totten was in charge. After the opening exercises the devotional reading was given by Mrs. R. Thomp- $1.50 per year in advance ings on "Towards a Friendly World" were given by Mesdames Luery, Price and Hudgins, and a pretty solo "Jesus Loves Me This I Know" was sung by little Doreen Williams, of Toronto. A business meeting followed with the minutes being read, with discussion on ways and means of raising funds for our allocation. Affter the roll call the meeting was closed. A social hour followed. Mrs. Lane, our hos- tess, served tea, while Mrs. Price and Mrs. Totten served lunch, after which a hearty vote of thank was voted to our hostess before dispersing. The August meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. C. Harrison. Church service next Sunday will be held at 3 p.m. August being vacation month there will be no church service for the three following Sundays. Master Beverley Scott of Seagrave, is visiting his uncle Clarence Harri- son. Mrs. Weatherhogg, of Colborne, is visiting her cousin Mrs. Long, also other friends in Brooklin, Mr. and Mrs. C. Harrison and daughter Mildred, and Mrs. R. Scott and Beverley, of Seagrave, motored to Orillia, for the week end. The Boy Scouts intend holding a picnic at Musselman's Lake, on Thurs- day, August 4th. All those of the Sunday School who wish to go along will be welcome to come and have a good time, The truck will leave the church about 12,30. Miss Doreen Williams of Toronto, is holidaying with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Briton. SEAGRAVE The services in our church on Sun- day were fairly well attended. A number being away on holidays. Sun- day School in the morning had a smaller attendance than usual. The pastor preached to a fair congregation in the evening. Miss Una Sleep has returned home after a pleasant holiday spent in To- ronto and other points. Mrs. J. Blight entertained relatives from Toronto over the week end. Mr. R. Scott spent Monday in To- ronto. Remember the Blackberry Social at Seagrave United Church on Friday evening of this week. A good supper and concert promised all who attend. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Clarke, Harvey and baby Jack, recent visitors to Port Perry and Oshawa. / Congratulations to Miss Ruby Moore, in passing her entrance ex- aminations. Mr. Neil McMillan, Miss Aileen Fishley, Mr. Sam Netley and Miss Alma Clements, at Kirkfield, on Sun- day. Misses Adele and Dorothy Wool- dridge, spending a few holidays in To- ronto with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ewen and Lawrence, recent visitors at Little Britain. Miss Ruth Clements visiting her sister Mrs, Chas. Wilson at Prospect. Mr. and Mrs. John Short spent the week end at Whitby, with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Copeland and son, of Oakwood, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Short. Quite a number are enjoying a holi- day picking blue berries in the north- ern parts. They report them very plentiful in some places. A number from here attended the funeral of the late James Ferguson, at Sonya, on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Boe and Isabel of Beaverton, visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Beadle. Misses Bernice and Lorraine Sleep, of Brooklin, spending a holiday with their grandparents Mr, and Mrs. T. Couch, and other relatives. Mr. C. Sleep, Mr. and Mrs. James McKinley, of Toronto, spent the week end at the former's home here. Mr. and Mrs.: McMillan, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Reynolds, and Miss Iva Reynolds, attended the McMillan res union at Orillia, on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Watson, of Osh- awa, visiting with Mr. and Mas, S. McFarlane, recently. § Mr. and Mrs. S. J. 'Wooldridge. i Clare and Ross, and Mr. Frank Smith, . spent Sunday at Blackwater. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Harding and .1 and family, at Port. Bolster, on' Sun- family, Mr. and Mrs. John Colwell