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ut time i ) ta: y ~ Bluebird ' 'at the home of Mr. H, Wage. . 'munity for nearly fifty years. of Reach, also three sons, William, i Hall Rent «ovvereeriesns ~ you'--Lillian. Fralick, for a social and EE as Mr, Frank Pettit © \Mr. Jake Wagg, of Kinsale, visiting Migs Grace Mitchell with Mr. ana Mrs. Ernie Simpson of Lindsay. "Mp, Freeman Edgar is seriously il 1 had a very success. Tuesday, although the er was far from favorable. There away on Friday, Jan. '24th, Eliza Ann Wilson, wife of the homas Lakey in*her 94th year. " Mrs. Lakey was born in Scarboro township but had lived in this go: r. Lakey predeceased her about thirty: two years, also three daughters pre- deceased her: (Mary) Mrs, J. Dalton; (Amelia) Mrs. Claughton; (Maud) Mra. H. Davis; four daughters (Em- Henderson, and Edith, of ma) Mrs. S. Toronto; (Lydia) Mrs, Southworth, of G. Smith, Staten Island; (Ella) Mrs. ; 0 N.J.; and Thomas and Charles, of Utica, 'survive, In- terment took place on Monday, Jan. 27th, at Utica. Six grandsons acted as pallbearers--Messrs. Leslie Smith, Melville Lakey, Frank MacGregor, Chas. Dalton, Alphonsa Claughton and Charles Webster. - The many ex- preasions of sympathy and floral tri- _ butes showed the respect in which the * deceased was held. Besides a spray "from the family, there was also one fromthe United Church Ladies' Aid, 'Club, Parkdale Rebekah - Lodgé, Toronto, and Mrs. Thompson, Uxbridge. The. family wish to thank all those, who so kindly worked to open the road for cars. : Died very suddeny at Utica, on "Thursday, Feb. 28, James Cox. In terment took place at the Kendall Cemetery on Sunday. Mr. Cox was a highly respected citizen. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Mrs: M. O'Connor and Miss Nora at home. The sympathy of the community goes out to Mrs. Cox and family. ' The Bluebird Club held their annual meeting on Feb. 16th. The reports for the year were read and adopted : a very successful year for 1986, , The as fo lows: Pres. Mrs. Earl Ballard; Vice Pres., Miss Dorothy Medd; Sec. Vice Pres., Miss Jessie Walker; Sec'y, Miss _ Aileen Harper; Rec. Sec'y, Miss Helen Hortop; Treas., Mrs. Harry Harper; Pianist, Miss Ruth Payne. .. Financial Report of the Bluebird Club, Utica, 1935 "Receipts: Cash on hand, Dec. 81/84... Receipts for year, re meet- . ings, patties, play, quilt: ar tr Goo. We * Mr, Geo. Wa sale on Ridgefield Park, . $79.08 ------ 436.39 4 Expenditures . $8200 16.69 4.66 243.97 Relief TaX.... .ooeeervrees -- Fruit, Flowers, Donations. ... Lumber, bricks, curtain, etc.. Music and other expenses in connettion with parties. . 119.79 "Adver. and postage........ 12.08 "Total "Balance on hand Dec. 81/86.. 8.31 goa ScuUGcoG VV The Junior Girls Insitute meeting ZAll be Held on Saturday, Feb. 8th. The program is as Zollows H she ei 4) and the world laughs with ety Xk, roll eall--My favorite recreation, address, Value of directed recreation--Helen Carter, games--Marjory Mitchell, health ex- ercises to music--W. Niddery, music Rena Sweetman, hostesses--Eliza and Marion Stephenson. 'The Women's Association will hold their February meeting in 'the Town- ship hall on Tuesday, the 11th, Group No. 2 of thet Foot are hostesses, Mrs. BE. Fines and Mrs= 4A. MeKensie are , arranging an interesting program. er troy are favored with good roads and a beautiful day Ki The Centre S. 8. have arranged program in the Town: "ship Hall on Friday evening Feb. 7. Mr. Arthur Sweetman has charge of the Centre School for a few weeks, is unable to do it. We are also sorry to hear that Mrs. Carter's sister, Miss Tweedie is in the care of the Dr, again, we all hope she will be better soon. Ae pe , B. Sweetman has returned to , after spending a few weeks home here. pd J. Carnochan of Shirley visited rother Howard. year "Here is a report of another happy Last Wednesday evening, Jan. 20th as there is such a pile of snow and little wind fills them in very quickly. time spent in the Township Hall. the Scugog, Port Perry, Prince Al bert and Oshawa frignds came and brought many lovely and useful gifts for Mr. and Mrs. Allie Mark, who were recently married. Blanche has always lived on the Island, except for a very short time and Allie came here when He was very young and has been runnig a threshing machine on the Island for a number of years. About eleven o'clock a large box of parcels were placed on the platform before the bride and groom and as they un- wrapped them; Allies sister, Mrs, O. Jeffrey read the names and verses which caused much merriment. The softball team presented them with a silver casserole, Mr, Cecil Fralick made a very suitable speech for the occasion as Mr. Ralph Milner, the manager, handed Allie the gift. The groom and bride were called on for speeches, they thanked everyone for the gifts and good time, Lunch was served, followed by. music fur- nished by our own orchestra,~Mr, J. Burnham, the David Bros, Joe, Tom and Will, and they were assisted by 'Mr. John Sweetman, 'Mr. Beacock, Port Perr PORT aa Juniors Defeat. Cobourg Our local Red Shirts chalked up another victory on Monday night when they kalsomined the Cobourg team to the tune of 7-0, ! . From the drop of the puck, the three hundred fans present, realized that the game was not going to be a teaparty. i the second period the boys got to mixing it up, making it necessary for Referee James Boe to penalize quite frequently. x This seemed to have caused a little hard feelings, as it was Jimmy's first game and being his home town. The Cobourg team seemed to think they were getting more than their share. Most of the penalties were doubles so we can't see where the argument comes in. : ~ In the first period after a few minutes of play Port Perry made an attack on Cobourg net and got right through to be tripped just as the man got in position to shoot. Cobourg man 'got a penalty. While the man was off Cobourg were busy clearing the puck from the mouth of the net. The game was fairly fast and in| with Mrs. I. Rodd at the piano. 'neighbor for a few months, is spending a few week ents, here. NRE Mr. Orr Jeffrey. is garages and many things. © Well we are A 'very peasant time was enjoyed by all, Mr. Roy Dodsley of 'Saintfield spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and returning home With him to help n » Miss Aileen 'Sweetman of Toronto with her par- | planning to have a sawing machine at his place this spring to saw logs into lumber. Now is your .chance to build hen houses, haying real winter new officers' are as fol-| . 16th _by Walted J. Donaldson of 94 (i. 366.76] oy | Class. Jaci *{opé then favored with weather and the old 'Bear says six more: weeks. . Sorry to hear little Pauline Bea- cock is very ill and is in the care of. the Doctor and Nurse McLaren. We all hope for. a speedy recovery. Former Port Perry Man Dies in U.S. Word was received on January the Buena Vista Avenue, of the death of his brother, William Donaldson, a for- mer Yonkers resident, Monday in Los Angeles. Born in Port Perry, Ontario, Canada, 'Mr. Donaldson moved to Yonkers in 1895 and resided at 74 Maple Street. He was emlpoyed by the Alexander Smith and Song Carpet Company as a toolmaker until he moved to Los Angeles in 1918 to make his home with his son, Ralph, His wife, the former Bértha Annon, died there in 1929. Mr, Donaldson was a member of the Dayspring Presbyterian Church here. . AE His death followed a short illness and buriel was in Los Angeles. Sur: viving besides his son and Walter Donaldson are two -brothers, Alfred _Port Hope, Ontario. --Yonkers Herald Statesman. (Uxbridge papers. please copy) The January meeting of the W. A. was held in. the church basement on Wednesday. . Although the day was very cold, several ladies were present, and we hugged the stove pretty close- ly for a time, The President presided. Several hymns were sung and after the business period, selections from Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Ettey. Lunch soon followed, provided by the two in charge, they being Mrs. W. Martyn and Mrs, E. Philp. The Young People's. League was Laird in charge. During the meeting a two minutes silence was observed in memory of our late King. This was followed by the singing of the Na- tional Anthem, It was social and literary night, and for this program the Gone 'asked the following 'members for impromptu speeches. 'Rev. Mr. Smyth--The Ethiopia situa- tion; Miss Laird--Agriculture in Ber: muda; Miss Li Marphy--Music; Earl rtyn -- The Short Course at the School: Mr. C. Clatk-~The Men's I Harry DeShane picked the puck up of Barrie, Ontario, and Charles of |: Edgar Guests poems: were read by | held last Wednesday night with Miss |. Bilt Vipond scored the first goal for 'Port, checking a Cobourg man in front of the net and shot the puck in: the net, | __ Port Perry got the second goal just for the team. played a good game, saving many difficult shot, A Port Perry meet Bowmanville here on Friday night, February 7th: (this The game should prove fast and exciting, so don't fail to be on hand and help cheer the boys to vie- week), tory. -- SEAGRAVE - Toronto. My, Leonard Beadle of Greenbank is spending a couple of weeks with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Isaac Beadle, Mr, and Mrs, C. Sleep, Mr. W. Keen, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Ewen and Mr. Frank Smith were in Lindsay on Monday. Miss Aileen Cherrie of Scugog Is- land is visiting her grandparents, M and Mrs. Silas Reynolds, Mrs. R. Healey of-Saintfield is at present nursing at the home of Mr A. L. Orchard. We are sorry Mrs. Orchard is still confined to her bea, hope she will soon be able to be out again, Master Morley Bruce is absent from school these days suffering from an attack of quinsy. . The Young Peoples' Association had a very interesting meeting on Thursday evening. After the regular The Cobourg goalie U © Mr. and Mrs. A. Antonia, Kenneth and Dorothea spent the week end in Proceeds amounted to $11.20. 5 : Service in United Church on Sunday at 7 p.m. Sunday School at 1.46 p.m. Everybody welcome. On Sunday last Rev. Mr. Honey preached a good sermon on "The Tragedy of Cain", reading Genesis 4:2-16. There was also a good atten- dance at Sunday School. The Women's Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. W. E. Honey on Wednesday of last week, with the president, Mrs. Honey in charge. After the usual opening exercises, the 10th chapter of Acts was read. . The theme of "the program was "Spirit of Racial Brotherhood". Minutes were read and adopted and busines disposed of. The quilt which was made in the fall, has been sent to Regina with other clothing. Roll call was responded to by "A New Year's Thought". A splendid report of the annual meeting was given by Mrs. H. Hudgins, also Mrs. Luery. After the close of the meeting a dainty lunch was served, and a hearty vote of thanks was tendered our hostess, The February meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Chisholm. Under the auspices of the W.M.S. a crokinole party is being held in the Church basement on: Thursday even- Tr. Myrtle Station?" BORROW PRIVATE CAPITAL . Whitby Township Council has de Instead of borrowing all its money re until November 12th, 1936 and the in at the present time by banks on sav ings deposits, / : BLACKSTOCK ecutive and those present were fav 'Harcourt on "The Early Life of Mus by Mrs. Robt. Archer "They Say"; a solo by Mrs, W. Crawford and a flower drawing contest in charge of Miss Florrie Parr was won by Mr. 'thos, Hodge. Miss Eva Parr an em- ployee of the Bell Telephone Company | before the end of the period with a man in the penalty box. It was scored-on a combination rush. The second period commenced with a bang--sticks cracking, body check- ipg, rushes and spills--with quite a number double penalties-for scraping. Dafoe secured the third goal from a face off at the Cobourg blue line, During one of the scrambles in front of the Cobourg net & Port player's skate turned aside what look- ed like a sure goal. carried it through to Cobourg blue line, took a long shot, and was suc- cessful in getting it in making the score 4-0. In the third period Dafoe was the first to score with a long shot. Then DeShane scored another from a scramble. Bill Cawker and the left wing man carried the puck through and banged it in for the last counter. devotional perlod an excellent pro° gram was given by the members of the Sonya Presbyterian Young People, who were our guests for the evening. The program consisted of solos by Miss Mary McKague and Mr. Allister Cameron, selections on the guitar by Mr. Reid McFarlane, reading by Mr. Mr. Ray Williamson as leader of the visitng association occupied the chair. At the close of the program the' convener 'of the social committee 'led in a couple of contests after which lunch-was served We all join in a wish that this will not be the last of these friendly gather- Mac Cameron. ings, On Friday evening the annual con- gregational meeting was held in the school room of the church. Reports were heard from the different organ- izations of the Church, which wer very satisfactory, showing the inter- est taken in the work of the church. The meeting was preceded by a hot This game gave Port's goalie his supper put on by the Women's Asso- ing of this week. Mrs. Richards of Oshawa was a re- cent visitor with her sister, Mrs. E. Cook. Mrs. Frnak Harrison was a visitor to Toronto on Tuesday. Miss Doris Simkin, who has been in Toronto for the past few months, has returned to her home here. Congratulations: to Mr, and Mrs. Stewart Graham of Prospect, on the gift of a 10lb. son, who arrived one day last week, The Women's Association are hold- ing thei rannual pancake super in the Church basement next week on Wed- nesday, the 12th. . Come along and have a good time. ~~ EPP -- a : ) . Commuter--*I 'found this dozen eggs on the train." Station Agent--*"If they're not claimed in thirty days, they're yours". 1936 'Six and Straight Eight Offer New Refinements of Beauty and Comfort iL. Pontiac Makes Bow for been announced b RE uets Canada, Li traight Cn The Silver Streak Pontiac Sixes and Eights, 1936 version, have just General Mo i f « The Right and mite which are equipped with Solid Stéel Tur. ret Top bodies by Fisher. hydraulic triple-gealed brakes, and knee- action spring suspension, are more beautifu thin ever, The Pontiac engineers have gone through chas- sis and body, refining and perfect- ing feature after feature. Below, Pontiac Six special sedan. Right, above, the Silver Streak, central de- sign motif. Left, above, roomy inte- rior of luggage compartment in one of the trunk ols, in "'l'oronto, for over twenty, gave a "very interesting account of its growth and development during that time. Mr. Lavern Devitt, President of tho A.Y.P.A, gave a fine talk on the four principles of the organization-- (work, worship, fellowship and edification.) At the close of the program lunch was served and a hearty vote of thanks tendered Mr. and Mrs. Harcourt for their hospitality. 'The meeting then closed in the usual way. deeply grateful. weekly at the rectory. Canada help Great Britain?" meetings by. Mra. Harcourt. able to return home, was in Peterboro on Saturday. of Mrs. N. S. McNally. and consisted of readings by Miss V piano solo by Miss Verna McNally Jubilee Singers in 20th, the home of 'Mr. and Mrs. Patterson ing. nual congregational meeting. rector, Rev. C. C. Harcourt presiding. lowed by, an address by the rector. read the minutes of the 1936 meeting. These were accepted as read. Full and satisfactory reports were then given by the various .organizations, hand. The officers for the coming year were elected as follows: Balley; Organist, Mrs, Robt. Archer; Parr, F. A. Bailey. WHITBY TOWNSHIP TO TRY TO cided to adopt a new idea this year "in connection with township financing. quirements from the bank, at a rate of five per cent., the Council is giving the citizens of the township or any other person an opportunity to 'ad- vance the sum of ten thousand dollars terest rate to be paid is four per cent. which is two per cent more than paid A very enjoyable meeting of the A.Y.P.A. was held at theirectory on Wednesday evening of last week, The program was in charge of the Ex- ored with the following interesting numbers: a vocal duet by Rev, C. C. and Mrs. Harcourt; a paper by Mrs. solini; a reading by Miss Vera Forder, "What Does it Mean to You'; a read- ing by Mrs. John Hamilton, "The Adventures of a Penny"; a recitation SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher, "The Church took their play "Just Country Folks" to Nestleton on Friday night. The following announcement will be of interest to many of our readers. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Mountjoy, of Blackstock, announce the engagement of their eldest" daughter, Frances Josephine, ,and Mr, Harold Burke Swain, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs, Stanford Swain, Blackstock, the mar- riage to take place quietly in Feb- ruary. The Royal Scarlet Chapter of the district of Cartwright, met in the Orange Hall, Blackstock, on January 14th. Mr. Rupert Byers was exalted to this degree. Officers elected for 1936 were: P, W, Com., Leslie Brooks; W. Com., Cecil Hill; Dep. Com., Robt. Hamilton; Chap., Rev. H. Bell; Scribe, Henry Thompson; Treas., C. Devitt; Marshall, Herb. Swain; 1st. Lect., L. | Thompson; 2nd Lect., Fred Ellis; 1st Cond., Joe McRoperts; 2nd Cond., F. Smith; Herald, E. Dorrell; Sentinal, Francis Werry; Auditors, Dr. J. Mc- Arthur and Len. Joblin. The annual meeting of the District of Cartwright L.O.L. was held in the Orange Hall, Blackstock, Jan. 14th, with a large attendance from Tyrone, Enniskillen, Devitt's, Purple Hill, and Blackstock. Reports showed -the lodges in a flourishing condition. Count John M. Low, Reeve of Uxbridge, and a prominent business man, was elected Warden of the County of On- tario at'its-first session, being chosen on the third ballot, defeating J. E. Me- Donald, Reeve of Brock Township. Officers elected were: W.M., F. Ellis; I.P.M., Fred Smith; D.M,, L. Brooks; Chap., Rev. H, Bell; R.S,, Len Joblin; F.S., Cecil Hill; Treas., H. Thompson; Lect, Leslie Thompson; Dep. Lect., _-- op y Council wf On Saturday afternoon Mr. Eckle, Principal of the Public School and his pupils chartered a truck and motored to Port Perry where they enjoyed a free afternoon's skating on the rink. The snowplow has made motoring possible from Blackstock and Nestle- ton to Port Perry and for this we are Rev. C. C. Harcourt has organized a discussion club for young men of ages 18 to 30. The meetings are held The subject last week was "In Case of War Should The officers of the club are: President, Mr. W. Barnes; Sec, Mr. Eric Cutting. Lunch is served at the close of the We are sorry to report that Mr. k. Galbraith is ill in Port Perry Hospital. We hope he will soon be better and Mr. Deck, who spends the winter with his daughter Mrs. (Rev.) Bell, The regular W. A. meeting of the United: Church was held at the home The program was in charge of Mrs. L. Mountjoy Bradburn and Mrs. Jos. Forder and a Arrangements were made to have the the Community Hall on Thursday evening, February A very happy time was spent at on Friday last when they entertained a number of friends to a social even- On Friday evening the congregation of the United Church held a pot luck supper in the school room of the church after which they held their an- The annual Vestry meeting of St. John's Church was held on Monday afternoon, January 27th, with the The meeting opened with prayer fol The Vestry Clerk, Mr. Howard Bailey, each showing a substantial balance on Rector's Warden, My, Thos. Smith; People's Warden, Mr. F. Willan; Treasurer, Mrs. (Dr.) McArthur; Envelope Sec, Mrs, H. Bailey; Vestry Clerk, Mr. H. Choirleader, Mr, J. Smith; Sidesmen, Messrs. J, Hamilton, H. McLaughlin, I'S, Jeffrey, Ira Argue, Levi McGill, C, Following the naming of the vari- ous committees for the year, the County Solicitor informed the Coun: cil that 'the action brought by Port Perry Board of Education to recover money alleged owing to the board, on accounts of grants for maintenance of county pupils which the board through errors had not collected, was set down for trial in Whitby on May 11. Much importance is attached to this trial in view of other similar claims being made against five municipalities in the county, Whitby, Uxbridge, Port Perry, Cannington and Beaverton for moneys paid out to which it is alleged, they were not entitled. : The following struck for the year: Agriculture--Fred Clayton, (chair- man), Roy F. Lick, Wilmot Bain, Patrick McGee, Albert James. County Property--Fred. T., Rqwe, (cliairman);-Roy :F. Lick, Frank Ger- row, Leslie McMullen, Ralph Mow- bray. 5 Education--Charles Doherty (chair- man), Lyman Gifford, Albert E. James, W. M. Letcher. Finance and Assessment -- Lyman Gifford, (chairman), W. M. Letcher, William Parrott, G. B. Johnston, Chas. Doherty. - Legislation and Memorials -- Wm. Parrott (chairman), Robert Pickard, Patrick Doyle, William Davidson, H. J. Featherstone. Mileage and Per Diem -- Wesley Crosier (Chairman), Patrick Doyle, William Davidson, James McKenzie. 4 Printing -- H. J. Featherstone, (chairman), Leslie McMullen, Ralph Mowbray, Wesley Crosier, Wilmot Bain. Reforestation -- Robert Pickard, (chairman), Robert Reesor," Patrick McGee, James McKenzie, G. B. John- ston. Roads and Bridges--Wilmot Bain, (Chairman), H. J. Featherstone, Robt. Reesor, W. M. Letcher, Fred T. Rowe. "At the Thursday session the Coun- cil George D. Astley, of Whitby, and R. J. Brown, of Seagrave, were re- appointed as auditors for the ensuing year. On suggestion of Mri F, T. Rowe, of Whitby, the auditors are to audit the school claim requisitions: This has not been a duty of the auditors. The appointment of two members of the council to the Board of Man: agement of the House of Refuge was also dealt with during the session. Clayton of Thorah and Reeve Frank Gerrow of Scugog. Reeve Wilmot Bain, of Scott, was appointed to the County Road Com- mittee for a period of three years; while. Reeve Robert C. Reesor of Pick- ering was appointed to the committee for a perigd of one year. \ committees were . .. The appointments were Reeve. Fred