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Port Perry Star (1907-), 4 Jun 1936, p. 8

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BLACKSTOCK RevgC. C. and Mrs, Harcourt were in Yelverton on Wednesday evening as-guests of honor at a banquet given by the members of the Y.S. to com- memorate their disbanding for the - summer months. "A meeting of the A. Y, P. A. of St. John's Church was held in the Com- ; munity Hall, on Wednesday evening the 27th, with an attendance of 2b, The members were disappointed in not having with them as their guest the: Bowmanville Branch, Word was received during the afternoon that they would be unable to be present as they had expected and to provide the program. The mgeting opened with a hymn. Bible reading by Thos. Hodge and prayer by the president. After the business session the follow- ing program was given: piano duet by Mrs. Robt. Archer and Mrs, Cecil Hyde, a reading by Mrs. T. Smith, "The Courtship of Paddy and Nora"; a piano solo by Miss E. Carter and a contest conducted by Mrs. A. L. Bailey. Lunch was served and the meeting closed with the A.Y.P. A. motto followed by Auld Lang Syne and God Save the King. We are sorry to know that Mr. L Graham is very ill. We hope he will soon be better. Miss Genevieve Ferguson graduated at the Toronto General Hospital on May 18th. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Foster Ferguson and sisters Pauline and Mrs. Percy Philp were present for the exercises. - We - congratulate Genevieve on receiving the highest number of marks on-surgical nursing. On Wednesday evening of last week the Dramatic Club of St. John's Anglican Church enjoyed seeing the "late Will Roger's last picture, "In Old Kentucky" which was shown at the - Royal Theatre, Bowmanville. Later they had lunch at the Olympia cafe, They were the guests of the A.Y.P.A. in appreciation of their work in the play at New Year. Mr. Geo. McKim, Peterbaro, spent the week end with Smith Bros. The regular monthly meeting of the W. A. of the United Church was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Marlow, on Thursday evening last with an attendance of 20. The meet- ing opened with hymn followed by the devotional period which was in charge of Mrs. N. Mountjoy Rev. H. Bell gave a talk on Current Events. Other items on the program were a solo by Mrs. Jabez Wright "Invitation"; a reading by Mrs. Percy VanCamp, "My Father Understood"; a reading by Miss Olive VanCamp, "The Test". The meeting closed with a hymn after which lunch was served. Mr. Dan. Watson of the T. T. C., in Toronto, spent the week end with his sister Mrs. J. W. Bradburn. Mrs Naysmith Henry and two daughters of Janetville, are visiting with her parents Mr. ard Mrs. F. A. Bailey. At the Wednesday ---- of the] Y.P.S. the subject of worship was ~ "Building Up Your Community." The President Mr. Eric Cutting had on display some interesting pictures of the late King's funeral. Mr. Eldon Eckle played a piano solo and Miss Jessie Knox gave a talk on "The Life of Thos. Edison". The service in the United Church on Sunday evening was in charge ot Mr. S. Farmer of Port. Perry, who gave a most interesting and enlight- ening address on "The Constructive Teachings of Christ" Rev. H. Bell, the pastor, was the special speaker at the Shirley United Church Anni- versary. Mrs. Jabez Wright is the guest of her sister Mrs. Wells, of Detroit, for two weeks. During her absence Mr. Wright will have with him Rev. and Mrs. Newell and family of Hastings. Miss Norma Hooey of the Toronto Normal School is spending a few days at home studying for her finals. Mr. Leo Moffatt, of Oshawa, is visiting his uncle and aunt Mr. ana Mrs. A. Rahm. Mr. John Rutledge ad friend Miss Florence Fowler of Toronto, were Sunday guests of the former's sister Mrs Jos. Forder, Mr. and Mrs. N. S. McNally are en- _ Joying a visit with the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. Rutledge of Bancroft. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wright and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs. Percy VanCamp. i Miss Wedgewood, of Toronto, is the guest of Miss Eva Parr. MANCHESTER Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Farrow, of Toronto, visited with Mr, 'and Mrs. Grant Christie on Sunday Mr. and Mrs, Dobson and son, Mrs. Thos. Dobson, of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Jackson of Seagrave, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. H. Dobson. = ™ _ Mr. Vyrtle Crosier, Toronto, spent the week end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wright Crosier. Mr. F. W. Walker is attending the Conference in Oshawa this week. Miss Hazel Gregg, B.A., of Toronto, spent the week end with Mrs, E. Bar- rett and Miss Aletha Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wilson .and Doreen, of Toronto, called on friends here on Sunday. Miss Allie Thompson was visiting with friends in Oshawa on Friday. Messrs. Grant and Fred Christie attended the Conservative Convention in Toronto last week, Mrs, Mills and daughter Ann, of Toronto, called on Mrs. E. Barrett and Miss Aletha, recently. Mr. and Mrs. J. Cochrane and fam- ily, of Buffalo, N.Y., spent the week end with her parents Mr, and Mrs. J. Mitchell There is no school here for a few day, owing to the teacher being sick. We wish for a speedy recovery, also to Mrs. Jas. Flewell who had the mis- fortune to fall down the cellar steps and break twe ribs, last Friday Next Sunday being the Sunday _| School anniversary, the service will be held at 7.30 p.m, Rev. Mr. Joblin of Scugog will conduct the service. Mr, Percy | Chase, of Oakwood, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Oliffe and Mr. Harvey Dob- son, will provide special music, The May meeting of the Women's Association was held at the home of Mrs. E. Lyle and was well attended. The president, Miss Madden, presided, and the meeting opened by the sing- ing, of "What a Friend we have in Jesus". After the business session three young girls gave two vocal trios and Miss L. Murphy read, "The Smock in School." Mrs. Raymer and Mrs. A. MacGregor are in charge of the programme for the next meeting. Several ladies brought aprons to be sold which helped to raise the funds. Mrs. A. E. Hunter and Mrs. W. J; Martyn served lunch. The community was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. Richards, and our sincere sympathy goes out to Mr. Richards and Miriam in their great loss. 'Mr. and Mrs. C. Gordon, Uxbridge, were in the village last week calling on old acquaintances. A number of our young men en- joyed a motor trip to Niagara on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson of Ennis- killen, visited with Mr. and Mrs, h R Murphy, recently. Mr. and Mrs. P. Raymer were in Oshawa then on to Markham on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. Rawlins, of" Windsor, called on Mrs. R. Bond last week. Mrs. W. Davey, of Port Perry, was the guest of her sister Mrs, W. Wan- 'namaker, last week. Mr. John Warren passed peacefully away on Tuesday morning after hav- ing been in bed only since Sunday. We extend our sympathy to Mrs. Warren. . EPSOM The Epsom Ladies' Aid met at the home of Mrs. Stanley Pogue for the regular monthly meeting on Thursday May 28th. A goodly number of mem- bers and friends were, present and the election of officers for the ensuing year took place. The following were elected: President--Mrs. N. Prentice; Vice-President--Mrs. Turner Ashen- hurst; Secretary--Mrs. R. J. Clark; Treasurer--Mrs. A. S. Claughton; organist--Mrs. W. C. Ashenhurst; Sunshine Treasurer -- Mrs. Walter Howsam; Wreath Com.--Mrs. Walter Rogers and Mrs. Kate Coates. rendered by Miss Dorothy - Prentice, Miss Matilda Dengler and Mis. J. Denny, a very dainty lunch was served and all present felt that a very profitable afternoon had been spent and the officers chosen would be an asset to the community. Class at Uxbridge, next Sunday, the Bethesda congregation are calling off their services; the Utica congregation will hold Sunday School in the morn- ing to enable those who can to at- tend the Uxbridge "services. Epsom will hold Sunday School in the morn- ing as usual. Prayer meeting on Thursday night. Mrs, Norman Prentice is expected to be the leader. : : Oshawa Rotary Fair is slated for June 9th and 10th. There will be a mammoth parade, music, booths and ample fun for all, APE EA i Ee an an eA fst dh ich Sle , Old R. T. After a short programme had been} Owing to the Business Men's Bible]: UTICA Miss Margaret Jones, of the Osh- awa Hospital staff, spent last week with her parents Mr, and Mrs. Ben Jones. Mr, Ross Trull of Ashburn, has se- 'cured a position with Hope Bros. for the summer. We welgome Mr, _Tyull to our community, Mrs. C..W. Lakey left on Monday for the 'Toronto - General Hospital. Mrs. Lakey, has been in ill health for some time. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery, : G Mr. Wm. Blatch, of Oshawa, was the guest of Mr Ralph Somerville on Sunday last. Mrs. - Edwin Christie has returned home after spending the week end with friends in Uxbridge and Victoria Corners. The Utica Y. P. S. presented their |. play "Wooing under Difficulties" at Ashburn on Thursday last. Mr. and Mrs. Gunyur and Jack, ac- companied by Mr. E. A. Christie, motored to Sundridge last week end. While there they motored to see the Dionne Quintuplets. Mrs. Al. Christie has entered the Star Circulation contest. We wish her every success : Plan to attend the play and dance talent will present their® play "The Fashioned Mother". Music be- Lunch served. "GREENBANK Mr. and Mrs. A. Ward, of Strath- roy, at Mr. T: Sharp's for the week end, tween acts. Edmonton, and Mrs. (Dr) Rawlinson of Montreal, tives and friends here. We regret Mrs. John Stone is very ill, but trust she may soon be better. Miss Bottrill, a returned missionary from Africa, will speak here on Sun- day on her work in Africa, both morn- ing and evening. The Minstrel concert given by the Young Men's Sunday School Class, last Friday evening, was quite largely attended. The young men are to be congratulated on their excellent pro- gramme. : Mr. and Mrs. Bonnell and daughter of Oshawa, at the home of Mr. W. Boe, on Sunday. Mr. Thos. Brown, of Colborne, in the village last Friday. . . Rev. Thos. Wallace and Mr. Alex. Leask are attending Conference this week in Oshawa. MARSH HILL .|_ The rain on Monday and Tuesday| freshened things up. Mr. and Mrs. 'Hood and friend of Toronto, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hood. Rev. Mr, Wallace, of Greenbank, gave, a good address here on Sunday. The time of holding Sunday School has been changed from afternoon to 10.30 in the morning. Some from around here attended] the Victoria- Corners anniversary on Sunday. Mr. Henry Richards and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Richards, all of Thornhill, were recent visitors at Ed- win Langstaft's. Mr. Robt. Swanick had a business trip to the. city last week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Welch spent a day last week in Lindsay. Mrs. Clarence Drader, of Toronto, and Miss Mabel Miller of Sunderland, spent a day last week with their sister Mrs. Wilmot Gregg. Chalk Lake Miss Alma Lynde, of Toronto, visit- ed at her home here recently. Mr. Forest Pugh has bought the farm which Felonged to "Mrs. David Ballard. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Sandison' motored to Sarnia last week to attend the funeral of their niece. on the town line, Mr. Hall and fam- ily are going to move to the sixth concession of Whitby. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gall, Preston, were recent visitors at the home of Mr. Cecil Harper. . : - > > OLDEST BEAVERTON RESI- DENT PASSES .{ (Beaverton Express) Beaverton's oldest resident passed away on Friday of last week in the person of Mrs. Jessie Cameron, who was over one hundred years of age and has been a resident of Beaverton practically all her life. She has been confined to the house for some months but had been fairly active both phy- sically and mentally up to her last illness of only a féw weeks duration. The deceased lady had been the marvel of the residents of town for in Memory Hall on June 4th, Oshawa | "Mr. and Mrs. Geo. D. McMillan, of | : (July 8--Stouftville at Beaveron are visiting with rela-|' ; Mr. Charlie Hall has sold his farm|- ports | OF ALL SORTS 'Summer. Prices lt on Coal Le ) AR} YORK- ONTARIO REVISED SCHEDULE The York-Ontario Baseball League held a meeting at Stouffville on Mon- day night, four of the six clubs being represented -- Uxbridge and Beaver- ton not being there. The following officers were elected for the 1936 sea- son: President, Tim O'Neill; 1st Vice- President, Joe: McDonald; 2nd Vice- President, Art McDonald; Secretary- Treasurer, H, C. Quibell, Stouffville. The schedule was revised, the Port Perry club requesting their first home game on Tuesday, June 23rd, the new holiday, they having made arrange- ments for an auspicious opening. The revised schedule is: June 8--Uxbridge at Stouffville Port Perry at Sutton Beaverton at Sunderland. June 10--Stouffville at Sunderland Port Perry at Uxbridge Sutton at Beaverton June 17--Port Perry at Stouffville Beaverton at Uxbridge Sutton at Sunderland June 23--Beaverton at Sutton Stouffville at Uxbridge Sunderland at Port Perry July 1--Sutton at Stouffville Uxbridge at Beaverton Port Perry at Sunderland Uxbridge at Sunderland Sutton at Port Perry July 16--Sunderland at Stouffville Sutton at Uxbridge Beaverton at Port Perry July 22--Beaverton at Stouffville Sunderland at Sutton Uxbridge at Port Perry .| this game isto be forfeited, they wish August '3--Sunderland at "Beaverton Uxbridge at Sutton = ! Stouffville 'at Port Perry. Yo Xie Nt SUTTON-PORT PERRY GAME NOT PLAYED-- : In Dispute The * game in the -York-Ontario Baseball League scheduled for Wed- nesday afternoon between Port Perry and Sutton in the latter: place, through some misunderstanding was not played. Earlier in the week the time of the game was agreed upon by the contending teams for five o'clock, -but the management of the Sutton club notified local officials at noon Wed- nesday that they would have to be prepared to field a team 'by four| sharp or forfeit the game. : We are selling Coal at the low. summer price at 'the present : "time, but owing to unsettled labour disputes at the mines, we are' not able to 'guarantee the price after. June 30th, It you contemplate putting in Coal at the low price do not delay, but phone us at once to fill your bin . with: BLUE COAL. FRED E. REESOR Phones: Office 73 w; Res. 73 j iL] As all .the local players had made g 'a iit: it ALL THE YEAR ROUND | impossible for this to be changed, |§ leaving the only alternative to the|H Port oificlals of notifying Sutton that|& You can depend upon the excellence of GERROWS : they could not be there at four and|® BAKING. :: No matter whether it be'for Special the players were notified- of this|® (Occasions, or for every day use, GERROW BA ING Some hours later, the" Sutton man-|& can be depended on for: uniform good quality. agement, having undergone a change of heart, further notified the local i officers to bring the team along for G B h : a five o'clock game, which, at the late err ow. rot er 8 > hour, was impossible, the players hav- ing been notified of the calling off of the game. Port Perry officials, hot under the collar, are sending a, communication to the league officials, stating that if M. A. GERROW' G- M. GERROW J ~ ~ ANNUAL RALLY DAY Se to withdraw from the league. : many years with her keen interest in every thing that went on about her and her genial disposition. The funeral took place from the home of her nephew, Don. J.. Camp- bell, Beaverton, on Saturday after- noon to the Stone Church Cemetery, Thorah. The cottagé of Mr. Russell Harran, commanding so fine a view at the south of the lake, has again been rented by Mr. and Mrs.- P. Randall Mr. Warren T. Fegan and Mrs, Fegan have re-opened their lovely summer home at William's Point. Mr. and Mrs. Fegan spent the winter in St. Petersburg, Florida, returning by way of Atlantic City, and spending a week in New York City. - visited the cyclone area in Georgia, and Mrs. Fegan says one cannot im- agine that such-damage could have been done in three and one-half minutes. 2 Mr. and Mis. J. McFarlane have spent the past couple of week ends in their summer cottage. Mr. Mc- Farlane is a teacher in Clinton Street School, Toronto, Mrs. D. Milne, of Toronto, is again welcomed back to assist Mr. and Mrs. Russell Harran in the store, wel- comed by both those in the store and those of the community. : - Tourists are pleased to see Mr. J. Watson making his usual trips to the Post Office daily. secret of youth, Miss Edna McLaughlin, of Toronto, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. P. Randall over the holiday Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Browning and Doreen, of Toronto, spent a couple of days recently at Caesarea. Mr. and Mrs. Ranson, Thelma and Bob, have re-opened their cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sears, of To- ronto, and family, spent Ye week end at Caesarea. Miss Morgan and Mr. Jack Morgan made a visit to Caesarea recently. Mr. and Mrs. John Hodgson and family, of Toronto have re-opened their summer home and spent the week end here. Sorry to report rumours of scatlet fever 'in the district--Earl Barr and Albert Shackleton are ill with it. Miss Willa Nixon and mother, of Toronto have come to Caesarea to open their summer home. Mr. Hollingsworth has erected a new cottage, Much work has been done this past week on the dock belonging to Mr. Norman Robinson at William's Point, We are all anxious to see more of his excellent boat Virginia I - El They also Some have thei OF THE Business Men' s Bible Class Sunday, June Th | *. DENTON MASSEY i = 2 accompanied by his Double Quartette at 2.30 p.m. standard time. Doors open at 2 o'clock. Arrangements have been made to carry the service by loud speaker to other parts of i "the building to AeRemimodate an overflow gathering. i ) REV. DR. JOHN MacNEIL of McMaster University, will be the guest speaker at the = > Community service at 7 p.m. in which other churches will join, All coming from a distance for the afternoon and -staying for the evening will be welcomed at the homes of the Class. A special invitation is extended to all Men's Bible Classes in the district. Mr. Caster and Mr. Geo. Yeo have also re-opened their cottages for the season. Mr. Russell Harran is now coms | pleting a fine new cottage beside the one occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Randall. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Glenn, Eddie and Isabel, after spending the. winter in Florida, have returned to Toronto, Mr. Glenn's cottage at William's Point, was one of the very first and they will be welcomed here again this year. ; 183 Mr. Herbert Bigot, of Toronto, is_spending .a few days preparing his cottage for the family's coming. Mr. C. A. McArthur"s two cottages are being made into one fine new cot- tage by Mr! M. Walker, of Toronto. Mr. C. Stowe, of Toronto is erect- ing a new cottage. This makes three in the process of building, and looks like a fine omen of better times for all at Caesarea. Friends of the late Paul Williams regret to announce the decease of this old and highly esteemed settléiin this community. Mr. Williams' homestead at Williams' Point is now occupied by Mr. Wilfréd Williams and family. About twenty-two years ago he re- tired, for the last six years has lived with his niece Mrs. Stanley Plough- man, of Port Perry. Mr, Williams passed away in his 78th year at. the We Wish to Announce ~ THAT THE 2 Jack O'Lantern || + | " DANCE PAVILION {If 7 home of his brother, Mr. Silas Wil- WILL BE OPEN: FOR ; ] ; liams of Hampton, where he had gone F i - 1 3 6 to share and enjoy anniversary ser- pot : vices. in the United Church which he Dancing, June 6th, 9 7 loved so well to serve. His helpful spirit in church and community were remembered with lovely floral tri- butes from Church, Sunday School and friends. " Rev, Mr. Smyth, of Port Perry conducted the service and 'in- terment took place in Nestleton ceme- tety. - Trees around the old home: stead buildings were "planted - by Mr. | E Williams about sixty five years ago. |} Mr. Williams is survived by two brothers, Silas' of Hampton, and °B Thomas of Caesarea, three sisters and one brother predeceased him {some vears ago. The pallbearers were six | nephews, and flower bearers were six nephews-by-marriage. AT PORT PERRY BEACH Cement, Lime, Tile, Ete. Now that the Spring is opening up, we will as usual, be ready to look after. your needs of CEMENT, LIME, TILE, HARDWALL PLASTER. We have just received a fresh supply of Lime, including spraying lime; also 8 and 4 inch Tile. Mr. C. BE. McTavish, of Willi y ? Polat, Toft for Nortral ; Ply da . a fresh carload of ST. MARY'S CEMENT is now on the Miss Fl Robi 7 Me Norman Robins ool ro {HARD COAL, COKE, HARDWOOD and HARDWOOD fortune to break her arm recently in| Eg Phone us you needs. New York. and careful attention. Your brdére will recelve prompt J -- mem "PORT PERRY COAL YARD W. G. W. PYATT po "Reliable Service ind Batter Fuels" - The 24th of May celebration at Ux- bridge included a callithumpian par- ade, baseball and an amateur concert, It is noteworthy that Jimm'e Hood, of Scugog, won first prize in this Phones--94W. and 94) competition.

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