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© PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20th, 1934 Page Five _BLACKSTOCK Mr. and Mrs, Ed. Darcy visited re- cenfly at Mr. and Mrs. Won, Darcy's, at Shirley. Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Graham and family spent Sunday with Mr. and © Mrs: Osmond Wright, 'Miss Edith Wright spent the wk end with her sister Miss Lulu Wright at the home of Smith Bros. 'Mr, and Mrs. Tom Smith visited with. relatives in Toronto and Néw market over the week end and on Sat. urday attended the Royal Winter Fair, Mrs. Win. Crawford and son Harold were week end guests of Mr, and Mrs, Grant Campbell in Toronto. Miss Susie VanCamp spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs, S. Swain. Mr, and Mrs. Wm, VanCamp held a stag party at their home on Frida day evening when the following ge men were "entertained to a good sup- per and cards. Messrs. Arthur and Harry VanCamp, A. L. Bailey, F. Wil- lan, Osmond Wright, J. and T.' Smith. Mr. Wm, Rutledge, of Detroit, has been visiting with relatives in our village. Miss Jean Wright spent last week with friends in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Ginn called on Mrs. Roy Leask in the Port Perry floupital on Sunday. Mr, Corner, manager of the Can- adian Bank of Commerce, with Mrs. Corner and family, have moved from Nestleton into Mr. Chas. Smith's house. We are pleased to welcome them back to our village. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Marlow a family spent the week end with and Mrs. Rudd Heaslip, in Toronto. Rev. C. Harcourt, Messrs. F. Willan, T. Smith and F. Hamilton, attended a special meeting of the Synod in To- ronto on November 20th, when the Venerable Archdeacon Beverley, of Barrie was elected Assistant Bishop. . Miss Eva English is spending the winter with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs, S. W. Ferguson, of Gory. The program for the United Church Young People's meeting on Wednes- day evening last was in charge of Mr. Herb. Swain, and consisted of a vocal '~ duet by Mrs. C. Marlow and Mr. Hi Swain, a reading by Miss Doris Mar: low, an instrumental by Miss Muriel Mountjoy and a very interesting talk by Rev. Mr. Smyth, of Port Perry, on "My Impression of the West." = The November meeting of the W. M. S. of the United Church was held «aia w=4it the schoolroom on Thursday after- noon last. "The Bible Study and 'prayer were taken by Mrs. Frank Stinson. The program was in. charge of Miss Ferga Johnston's group and comprised' the following numbers: & solo by Mrs. Saddler and a very im. pressive - address by 'Miss Mitchell] travellinggpecretary of the Dominion Board of the W.M.S. on "General Mis- sion Work and particularly in Can- ada." Lunch.was served. . The executive of the League Presby- terial met at the parsonage on Tues- day evening last. On Friday evening last the choir ot St. John's Church had their practice at the rectory and lunch was served by Rev. Mrs. Harcourt, Mr. Geo. Carter is visiting with relatives in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. W. Mountjoy of Col- . Sis and Miss Jean Clements of Norwood visited with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mountjoy on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Rahm and son spent the week end in Toronto ii , relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Clarénce Graham, Ms. and 'Mrs. Mervin Graham and Mrs. Thompson, were entertained to a fowl supper and social time at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Oscar Graham on Sat- urday evening, * Mrs. Ri Mahood, Mrs. R. Kio and Mr. Oliver Smith spent a few days in Toronto last week. Mrs, Archer] was a delegate to the Annual Institute Convention being held in Toronto. Mrs, John Forder visited with rela- 'tives in Oshawa last week. Mr. and Mrs. R. Hooper, Grace and Ronald, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bradburn, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hillman, of To- ronto, visited at the home 'of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Venning on Sunday. On Wednesday evening of last weék| the members of the L. O, B, A. held a Birthday Party in the Orange Hall in honour of the Sixth anniversary of their organization. - Music was pro- vided by Mrs. Leslie Graham, Miss H, Fowler, Messrs. Geo. Fowler and John Hamilton and readings were given by Mrs, Fred Hamilton, The ladies' prize + for the progressive enchre was won © by Mrs. Geo. Fowler, while the lucky gentleman was Mr. Cecil: Hawilton. A lovely lunch was served, an important item of which was the birthday cake with its six candles. The regular monthly meeting of the A.Y,P.A. of St. John's Church will be \ oF x eis te ~~" PS --| and Sabbath School at 1.45. and Mrs. Cc. Harrison. the members will be hosts to St. John's congregation, The speaker or the evening will be Dr. F. D, Brown, of St. Paul's Hospital, Honan, China, Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. Fred Beadle, of Ashburn, upon the gift of a baby girl in their home on Saturday, November 24th, Miss Viva Briggs visited {friends in Oshawa last week. Mr. Jack Bernie, of Whitevale, visit- ed with friends here last week. © Mr. and Mrs, E. Cooper, of Toronto, spent the week end with the later's parents Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Cook.' Mr. and Mrs. D. Broome, of Mount Zion, and Mrs. Harbron, of Kinsale, visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Percy, on Sunday, and attended the sunlvesary service here in. the evening. D3 Mrs. 'Ivan Rodd and son Dick, of Scugog, visited the former's sister Mrs. Jim Cooper, on Sunday. - Mr. and Mrs, Cudland and Jeri of Columbus, visited with Mr. a Mrs. Percy, on Sunday, Several from here bought wood at J. Mitchell's sale near Utica last week, Fuel is getting to be quite a problem since coal is so expensive and a num- ber find wood the cheaper heat. . The annual Free Will Offering ser- vices held here on Sunday was largely attended and the speaker delivered two practical and optomistic sermons. Rev. W. J. H. Smyth, of Port Perry, exchange pulpits with Rev. Mr. Honey in the.morning and the evening ex: change was made with Rev. Mr, Toll, 'lof Whitby, At both services the local choir assisted by Mr, and Mrs. Roy Moon, 'of Raglan, sang appropriate anthems, One hundred and twenty- five dollars was asked by the Board d}. for the running expenses of the churth and a goodly portion of this amount was received. Next Sabbath 'service will be'at the usual hour, seven o'clock D Vor dey ° Myrtle Station Our anniversary 'Sunday was a great success, Fair weather was en- joyed, thus enabling a large number to attend especially from the rest of the circuit, and we appreciate their in- terest. The morning service was in charge of Rev. W. J. H. Smyth, of Port Perry, who delivered a very in- teresting and helpful message as also did Rev. Mr. Toll, of Whitby in the evening. The Myrtle choir provided the music at both services with the kind assistance of Mr. and Mrs, Roy Moon, of Raglan. We regret that the! Scugog choir were unable to assist us! in the evening as was announced last week. Their message, of being un- able to attend, came too late for the paper announcement, : Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Miller (nee Miss Allie Avery), of Raglan, who were married at the parsonage here last Saturday after- noon. Rev. W. E. Honey officiated. Great was the music which accom-' panied their car as they started on' their honeymoon trip to Orillia. | Miss Gertrude Morrison and Miss May Owens, of Toronto, spent the week end with Mr, and Mrs. R. M. Jewell, recently. Mrs. Frank Briggs, with Mr, anil Mrs. Will Draper, of Brooklin, were visitors to Cambray last week. Mrs. Roy Spencer, of Perth, visited : with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Beacock, on Thursday last, Mrs. Ivan Rodd and little Bobby, ot -- --_ --_-- aE ren On the Shores of Sengog| F.w. BROCK & SON By SAMUEL FARMER NOW ON SALE Neatly Bound in Blue Cloth Boards. Orders may be left with I. R. Bentle rence, Druggist, Port Perry; P. G. Office of the Port Perry Star. "zw WAY eo. -------- S ~~ Tama a SS Ge - NSA Se) RNY a ----" «NY «a XJ RN Ne ANN SAN EA Ea NX, a a a = == oy 3 ad ------ 2 ~. AS Re Ne a Se --- NT » , Jeweller, Port Perry; A. M. Law- orr ison, Druggist, Port Perry, or the Local Personalities. Price $2.00. CONTENTS Preface The First Settler in Reach Township Clearing the Land Making Black Salts and Potash. The Development of Agriculture. The Home Life of That Day. The Social Life of the People. Music and Other Entertainment. The Funeral. Fashions. The Light of Other Days and To-day. id Early Tools and Utensils. Roads and Rigs. The Coroner. Post Office and Letters. The Cost of Living. Mills and Milling. The Day's Work. Hotels and Whiskey. The Epic in Grain. Steamboats on Lake Scugog. es _Coutine arf Ontario County. Port Perry. Lake Scugog Moods. Schools and Schooling. The Coming of the Railway. The Tornado of 1850. Early Documents. Scugog Island. Some Early Settlers. Seagrave. Cartwright, Address by Dr. Military Matters. - H. Bruce. The Newspapers. They Have Passed This Way. A Brief Survey of Present Conditions. : "ON THE SHORES OF SCUGOG" will make a most acceptable Christmas gift. ant ye As a small token of our esteem, we wish to present you with this chair,| "with our kindest wishes to you for | many .years of wedded bliss. In all the years of joy now past May each be happier than the last. Signed on behalf of your friends and neighbours. Those who attended from Oshawa, were Mrs. Wm. Lammiman and sons William and Hilton, Mr. and Mrs. F. Hall, Mr. and 'Mrs. Ross Smith, Mr. and 'Mrs. Tamblyn, Mr. and Mrs.! Grigg, Mrs." Brown, Mrs. MeclIntosh, Mrs. Dickinson, Mr. "Wm. Glover, M Crawford Russell, Miss Betty Myers, Mrs. Russell, Miss Russell, Mr. and =! Mrs. Flintoff, Mr. Harold and Miss Marjorie Flintoff, Miss Logemaf, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, Mr. J. Mackey, 'Mr. Pat Hopps, Miss Elchim, Mr. and | Mrs. Sharp, Mr. and Mrs. Will Ward, i Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and daughter, | Mr. R. Edgerton and Mr. Ralph Wil- "bur, also Mr. and Mrs. Bowerman, of Mr. Miss Dorothy Reynolds favored with a pleasing solo, which were appre- ciated. At the close of the meeting all sat around the the lovely lunch served by the hostess. The November meeting of the W. A. was_held at the home of Mrs. C. W. Clarke, with the President, Mrs. Jas. Shunk, presiding. There was a splen. did attendance of members and visit- ors. The meeting, .in memory of Armistice, opened by the use of hymn "0 God Our Help in Ages Past" fol- lowed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. The President led in responsive Bible reading, after which Mrs. A. L. Or- chard lead in Prayer. After singing "Rock of Ages" the Tinuteg of the last meeting were read and the roll Call. A pleasing feature of the busi- ness session was a letter of kindly "thoughts received from Mr. W. E. NW Sinclair, of Oshawa, which was .appre- ciated. The program consisted of a pleasing vocal duet by Mrs, R. Scott Scugog, spent Sunday with her sister Port Perry and Mr. and Mrs. David and Miss Ila Moon, "Peace, the Gift Mrs. Jas. Cooper. . Miss S. Bray of Raglan, and Mise M. Martin, were Sunday guests of Mr. ! The date for our Christmas Tree has been set for Thursday, December 20th. Mr. K, Moyer, Mrs. Cross and Mrs. D. Luery gre the well appointed commit-. tee in charge of the program. About sixty of their friends and. neighbours gathered at the home_of 'Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Lane and gave them a surprige party, to celebrate the nineteenth anniversary of their wed- ding, and presented them with a beautiful chair. Mr. George- Painter read the address and Mr. Wm. Lammi- man made the presentation. Although completely taken by surprise, Mr. and Mrs. Lane both made suitable" and amusing remarks 6f thanks. Follow. ing is the address read: ; Dear Mr. and Mrs, Lane: Wey. your friends and .neighbours, have gathered here to-night to cele- brate the occasion of your nineteenth wedding anniversary and the bride's brithday. We appreciate you both A] as kindly neighbours, aways ready to lend a helping hand wherever you are most needed, as long as you are able to do so. ~~ , As your friends we enjoy your most kind hospitality. No matter how many A in the Community Hall on Wed- a nesday evaping, December bth, when may come, we are always sure of a hearty Welsowie to your home. ¢ Broom and family of Kinsale, and many of their close neighbours. Congratulations to Mr. and. Mrs. I their recent marriage. We welcome, 'them to our community. Messrs. Wm. Martin and C. Harri- son attended the Royal Winter Fair last Friday. We are very sorry to hear that our friend Mrs, Allie Ross, of Ashburn, has gone to Toronto Hospital, where she will be operated on. We hope for her speedy recovery. SEAGRAVE The regular monthly meeting of the Quadrata Girls' Club was held on Wed- nesday evening, November 21st, at the home of Mrs. Gordon Mark, with a good attendance present. The Vice- President, Mrs. Gordon Mark, occu- pied the chair. The meeting opened with the singing of a hymn, followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. Miss Alma Clements read the Scripture The business 'session proved to +3 very interesting. Suggestions off Christmas cheer was the main item discussed. The quilt to raise money is coming along very nicely. All donations will be gladly received. A program was enjoyed after the reg- ular business hour. Miss Aileen Fish- ley conducted a flower contest and | of God's Love" and a reading by Mrs. S. J. Wooldridge, "Memories of Arm- istice". The president called on two | Alvin Armstrong on the occasion of former members, Mrs. J. H. Brown, of Toronto, and Mrs. W. King, Marquj { Sask., to say a few words to whic Mrs. Brown responded, Lunch was served at the close. The regular Young Peoples' Meet- ing was held Tuesday evening Nov. 20th, with Harold' Jackson in the chair. After usual devotional exercises and business, Joe Grantham gave the topic which was, "Analyzing Citizen- ship", meeting closed with hymn and' benediction. The regular meeting of the Mission Band was held in the S.S. room on Sat., Nov. 24th. The meeting follow- ed the usual order; the study on India being taken by Mrs. Flindall. At the close of the session the children en- joyed some games and were treated to a birthday cake decorated candle as this meeting marked first birthday of the band. ; McCaughey-Wilkinson - A quiet wedding took place at Osh- awa on Thursday, Nov. 22, when Rev, Mr. McTavish of King Street United Church united in marriage, Gola Ruth Wilkingon, daughter of Mrs. Wilkin- son and the late Mr. A. Wilkinson, formerly of Seagrave and Mr. George A. McCaughey, son of Mr, and Mig, A. McCaughey of Sebright. The bride the table and enjoyed] | Eat by one who, was unattended, wore a frock of blue crepe, with matching accessories. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. McCaughey left on a trip to Western points, on their return they will re- side in Oshawa. Seagrave friends ex- | tend congratulations. a | Sawdon-King The wedding was solemnized at_ To- ronto on Saturday, Nov. 17th, when Hilda Grace, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. King, former residents of Seagrave, became the bride of Mr. Edmund Sawdon of Creemore. Rev. R. C. Cameron officiating. ] The bridesmaid was Miss Rae Tait," Mr. Murray Sawdon suported 'the groom. Following the ceremony, biiffet lunch was served at the home of the bride to immediate relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Sawdon will reside in Toronto, Best wishes for their future happi-; ness are extended. Mrs. Jas Shunk has returned home, after a pleasant holiday spent with friends at Little Britain, - Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Snyder have: returned home from Lindsay, where | they enjoyed several days with fr ends. Mr. Steve Perkins, attending the Royal Winter Fair this week. Mrs. S. J. Wooldridge, and Mrs. W. King spent a day last week with the former's - mother, Mrs. Leask, ot; ; Greenbank. Mrs. J. Blight visiting her in Toronto. | Mr. H. B. Knight of Toronto, a_ye- cent visitor of relatives. Mrs. A. Bruce visiting relatives in "Toronto last week. . Born--to Mn. and Mrs. Mark, of Toronto, the daughter, congratulations, Mrs. J. Wannamaker and Mrs. King visited friends in Port Perry on Sun- day. The children of the Mission Bana are selling Christmas cards this week | to carn their Missionary papers for 19035. Mr. and Mrs, Geo, Ewen and Law- rence visited in Little Britain on Sun- day. They were accompanied home by Mrs. A. E, Dilman who will spend gome time with her daughter, Mrs. Ewen, Mr. and Mrs, Orval Stone visiting in Toronto over the week end and atending the Royal Winter Fair. 1 Clifford gift of a i bi | a The RED & WHITE Store. C Christmas Goods MECHANICAL CARS, TRUCKS, 'TRACTORS, 25¢. and up. TOPS, Brightly coloured, 15¢., 25¢., 50¢., 59c., and $1.25 A' Good Assortment of DOLLS, 25¢., TRAINS, 50c. KNIVES, 25¢. Several Popular GAMES, SETS OF BLOCKS, TOOLS, 25c. A LARGE PLASTICINE VELVET PUPPIES AD RABBITS ... 50c., 59c., 75¢c., and $1. EVERSHARP PENCILS, 25¢. DRUMS, 50¢. PIANOS with 7 keys 50c. 'ASSORTMENT OF TOYS at 25¢. and 50c¢. SETS 2c. BLOCKS 25c. vd © vie ceva... 2be. ELLULOID DUCKS 2 TOY BAKE SETS 25c. 25¢. CHILDREN'S SNOW SHOVELS, HOCKEY STICKS, 25c. WHEELBARROWS, 25¢... LOTS OF OTHER ARTICLES. LADIES' LEATHERETTE SLIPPERS ......~.......49¢c. it « CHILDREN'S FELT SLIPPERS in several styles at 75c. Ry i FANCY DISHES--A nice assortment of Dishes at 25c. each R : ENGLISH BONE CHINA TEA SETS, complete service for MVE SIX Persons ............ Prva rans .....Per set $5.95 in 8 UTILITY BOWL SETS. ............... .5 pieces for $1.00 i $0 BOXED HANDKERCHIEFS, three in a box at 25¢., 29c¢., AN 39¢., 45¢., 65¢., and T5c. N IFLOWERS--Artificial, several kinds ..... vane pe oo 150, We "MEN'S OVERCOATS, all wool tweed, grey at ......$11.50 iN Oo Blue Overcoats ........oooiiiiiiiiiniiii, $13.95 MEN'S SUITS, well made, smart styles, ....$15.95, $16.95 $19.75 and $23.50. GROCERIES. QUAKER FLOUR, XXXX for bread, 98's .................... $2.49 PASTRY FLOUR, the fnest for pastry, 24's ..........-..000unn 69c¢. FRESH GROUND COFFEE, ground while you wait ....29c. and 33c. Candy, per pound ........ 15¢. Emperor Grapes, ...2 Ibs, 25c. Seedless Raisins, 2 Ibs for 25c. Curramts. o..cessvvavvss ib 15¢c. Walnuts, fresh .......... 49c. Almonds .............. bh 49c. . Lemon and Orange Peel, 1b 25¢. Citron Peel ............ 1b 33c. Lexie Raisins, with seeds, Stoneless Dates. ... 2 Ibs. 25c. 2 Ibs for 25c. Cut Mixed Peel ....%3 Ib 15¢c. C ocoanut, shredded, ..% 1b 13c. and Many other Fresh lines. Spero, ie [Lo CAN IT BE DONE? 18 EE Te NPT ~~ --t a FS eb dh #5 £0 et # et $e 8 ®t tS Tat £m h ® as a $s #0 6 a RE _ Phone 43, "Port Perry INR La Co i= Sale wile tlie ita - Sales By Ray Gross CO) DON'T BE AFRAID! THOSE WHISTLING GOLF BALLS ALWAYS LET YOU KNOW THSY. ARE COMING BEFORE ITS TOO LATE ¥ i i Ji iy } j i WHISTLES WARNING |: A Gor BALL $0 EQUIPKEL THAT IT i WHISTLES IN WIND, WARNING OF i \TS APPROACH WITHOUT LESSENING I} SPEED OR OISTAICE OF ITS CLIGHT 3 CAN IT BE NONE? \ - Lio you think this idea is practical? Write Ray Gross In care of this newspaper. This is the time to invite the wu People to shop for Christmas And to tell them through the col- umns of the STAR what you have for sale. £ \ 2 3 ' . Wa Don't Forget Your Friends CR "4 You can't send gifts to everyone at _ Chri-imas but you can send cards, We have many delightful greeting cards on display. Call in and see them, or if you Ww annot call phone 50 and we "will send. EN samples to your home. The prices are' Ab reasonable, a CEN ON \ x RT PERRY STAR aR ATU 30 A