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= eo nN f s i 4 | * Ho |. A | i ] 1 | 44 E 7 i b: 7 = a J § | B f i life ii # '» iH y=] 8 JN - ADJUDICATOR--Dr, 4 ! * > PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE : 2p 1955 ~% $2.00 per year. Single Copy ae, "Sonja Marlene and Sandra Mary Perry. Lynne are the eight months old daugh- ters of Mr. and Mrs, David Enge, Port and Mrs, 2 : < Their grandparents are Mr. Louis 'Enge, of Queensville and Mr. and Mrs, Michael Karp, o Cobourg. ~ Successful Music Festival Held In the Port Perry Public School On Wednesday, June 8th, many pu-_ "pils of the Uxbridge Public School and the Port Perry Public School competed in a fine Music Festival held in the Port Perry Public School auditorium, The Programme was arranged and canducted by Mrs. Elsie Dobson, A.T. C.M., the Musi¢ Director of both schools. The schools were honoured and priveleged to have Dr. Roy Fen- wick as the adjudicator; who is The Director of Music for The Province of- Ontario. At the conclusion of tho programme Dr. Fenwick highly com- plimented the two schools on the fine Musical work that was being done and the Doctor paid special tribute to Mrs. Dobson who is providing excellent leadership in this important field. Other distinguished guests were Mr. H. W. Knight, LP.S. for Ontario County North, and Mr. S. E. Beare member of the Public, School Board. Some three hundred senior pupils and many interested parents filled the auditorium to capacity. The girls and boys who participated are to be-congratulated on their fine efforts and great credit for the suc cess of the day must be given to Mrs. Dobson and the teachers who had pre- viously assisted from both schools. Following are the Programme and the results. : OPENING CHORUS--Port Perry Gr. VI and Uxbridge Gr. VI and VII-- -- Dear Land of Home--Sibelius, "1. Girls Solo--12 yrs. and under Test Piece--The Flower of China-- Chinese. Melody. 2. . Duet--Under 12 years of age Test Piece--Autumn Dreams-- | Beethoven, z= 3. Duet Tuglie years and under! Test Piece-- Come Gentle Spring-- Hayden 4; Trios--Test Piece--Somewhere a ? Child is Singing--Dykema 5. Solo--Girls from Grade VIII Test Piece--My Lover is a Fisher- man--=Strickland. ; 6. Solo--Changed Voices --Boys Test Piece--The Sailor Boy--Key of E--Old Sea Chantey. 7. Solo--Unchanged Voices--Boys key "B"--Test Piece--The Sailor Boyg 8, Closing Chorus-- Grade VIII, Port Perry. Canada Our Heritage-- Steele- fri ey-Ades. G. Roy Fenwick Director of Music Province of Ont. Director of Music -- Port Perry and Uxbridge Public Schools--Mrs, Elsie Dobson, A.T.C.M. Teashers who have assisted with daily drill in Music -- Miss Lois Linton, Mrs. Aleta MacFarlane, Mrs. Grace . Hastings, Mr, Roland Hudson. ™ Public - School. Inspector--Mr. H. W. Knight, I.P.S,, B.A. Chairman of the Board -- Dr. D. C. MacMaster, Port Perry. . Principal of Uxbridge Public School -- _ Mr R. O. Henderson. Principal 'of Port Perry Public School --Mr, R. H. Cornish. , .Results-- Sole ho Flower of China . Ruth Milne, Port Perry. Elizabeth Urbanski, Uxbridge, 8. Charles Hastings, Port Perry. Duet--Autumn' Dreams al 1. Sharon Wilton and Elizabeth Ur- banski, Uxbridge. 2. Bonnie. Wallace and Charles 'Hastings, Port Perry. 3. Elizabeth Knight and Merilyn Hudson, Uxbridge, Duet--Come Gentle Spring--Haydn 1. Shirley Woods, Mary Jane Gould, Uxbridge. 2. Donna Heayn, Dorothy Tripp, Port Perry. 3. Carol Hope, Dorothy Tripp, Port Perry. Tr ios--Somewhere a Child is Singing. 1. Carol Hope, Doris Popert, Jimmy 'Carnegie, Port Perry. 2, Shirley Woods, Mary Jane Gould, 'John E. Taylor, Uxbridge. 3. Gloria Orr, Mildred Lickiso, Ross Henderson, 'Uxbridge. A Lover is a Fisherman. . Karel Espie, Port Perry. Gloria Caswell, . Sylvia Hender- son, Uxbridge (Tied). fet - 3. Alice Williams, Port Perry." Solo--A Sailor Boy--Changed Voice. 1. Tom Seigrist, Uxbridge. 2. Jan Franssen, Port Perry. - 8. Norman Ray, Port Perry. Solo--A Sailor Boy--Unchanged Voice 1. Wayne Oke, Port Perry. 2. Danny Reesor, Port Perry. - 3 Ian Beare, Neil Palmer, Port They (Tied), LY SC Mayhelle Rebekah Lodge Birthday Partly Maybelle Rebekah Lodge, Ro; 348, celebrated its seventh birthday party on Jure 7th, 1956, in the Lodge Rooms with N.G. Sister Wanamaker-presiding assisted by V.G. Sister Diamond, Present were P.P. Sister Disney, of Oshawa, Sister Florence Moore, D.D.P. of District No. 8, Bowmanville; As- sembly Warden, Sister Clara Beatty, Cannington and Sister Nicholson, D.D. P; of District No. 6;. Peterboro and visitors from several lodges, Anniversary of Woman's Miss. Soc. The Woman's Missionary Society of St. John's Presbyterian Church, Port Perry, is celebratng 'its 76th Anni- versary on Tuesday, June 28th at 2.30 p.m. Rev. Stuart Coles of Oshawa, will be the guest speaker, and will also present slides on the Second World Council of Churches' Convention held in Evanston, Ill, U.S.A; last year. The ladies from all the Christian in this community are cordially in- vited to join with us on this memor- able oceasion. An inspiring and helpful meeting of Christian fellowship and sociability together is anticipated, 4 Interested visitors 'will' be most welcome, Obituary ROBERT JAMES WELLS, POPULAR EMPLOYEE OF BELL TELEPHONE CO. PASSES While just in the middle of life, the passing of Robert James Wells oceur- red on Wednesday, June 1, 19¢ 565, at the Royal Victoria Hospital, He was taken ill during the Easter weekend | while at Ingersoll and suffering from a coronary thrombosis, was moved to Barrie hospital on May 25, but failed to overcome the seizure, . Just in his 60th year and born.on December 20,1905, at Port Perry, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mis. Charles Wells, was raised in that town and about 24° years ago. entered the emplqy of the Bell Telephone Co. He had specialized in the installation of mobile telephones and also cable re- pairs, and had moved to Barrie about 14 years ago. "The-late-Robert Wells was a Pres- hyterian and also'a member of Fidelity: Lodge, A.F' & A.M:, Port Perry. For some years back he had been in charge of the ushers at the Barrie Arena and in that 'way had met many townsfolk and hockey fans in particulay and had a host of friends here, There was a large attendance at the funeral on Saturday, June 4, from the Jennett I'unéral Home where the ser- vice wis conducted 'by Rev. James Ferguson. Many - flowors spoke a message of regret and sympathy from those who knew Mr. Wells and also from othér groups and firms: the staff and ushers of the arena; the Barrie I'lyers Hockey Club, Children's Aid staff; the Court House Association; Fidelity Lodge, AF. & AM.; the reighbours; Massey-Harris of Dinsits ford; the Bell Telephone Co. Interment = was in Barrie Union Cemetery and pallbearers were all friends of the deceased: Geo, Walton, Samuel Longley, Douglas McGibbon, Glenn Buecker, James Feltis and Alan Gates, Besides those Wrlanding from the town area, other relatives dnd friends came from Port Perry, Bowmanville, Finniskillen, Owen Sound, Oshawa, To- ronto, Acton, Hamilton, Midland, Glen Cove, Long "Island, N.Y. Orillia, Brantford and Seagrave, Ont, Bereaved members of 'the family are _At the close of the regular meeting | is widow, the former Muriel Mac- Miss Jean Samells entextuiniad . 'with Phater; one daughter, Miss Janet; pictures of her trip overseas. A de- Lal, five sisters, Mrs. Roy Goode licious chicken supper was served: in (Daisy); and Mrs. 'Gordon Shunk the club room. | (Florence), both of Port Perry; Mrs. PEE SI A {Harold Mills (Vera), Enniskillen; Mrs. [eee r- Mills (Leona), Bowmanville; Celebrate 75th ETN Mis. I dwin Jennings (Fdith), Acton, > x hk x Film Council News Our June Film Council wad held at the Port Perry Yacht Club off June 157 |I00F Ceremony + Films and slides weré shown by such members as Dr. N. F. Tomilson, Mr. Cornish, Mr, Reesor, Mr, "Wes John- son and Mr. Brummell; 'of Victoria Square. Opinions were expressed and and ideas exchanged and the evening was enjoyed by all, Refreshments 'were served by Mr, Sulman and his lady helpers, 'Film Club Our';picnic is to be held on June 29 at Mr. Keevil's coftage at Caesarea,' If: you can come in time for supper bring your picnic basket! There will be fun and games for all so bring the whole family, no need for baby sitters, Don't forget the date, Wednesday, June 29, ' | Perry; - 10th Annual Junior Farmer Field Day Sports enthusiasts from all the Jr. Farmer and Junior Institute Clubs in in the County gathered at the Brock District High School Sports Grounds of June 11 for the Tenth Annual Ont- ario. County Field Day. Although the weather threatened to call a halt to the events, the full program was com- pleted with only one interuption, The meet was under the direction of the following committee: (Chair- man), Norman Lyons, Uxbridge, R.R. t; Marilyn Ross, Beaverton RR. 1 and Ted Lamb, Cannington, R.R.2, The results of the events were as follows: BOYS' EVENTS 100 Yard Dash, (9 entries)--1 Hugh Baird, Uxbridge; 2 Walter Kerry, Ux- bridge; 3 Jack Pearson, Uxbridge. 410 Yard Dash (6 entries)--1 Hugh Baird, Uxbridge; 2G. Cockrane, Port Fred Taber, Brooklin, 1 miles Race (8 entries)--1 Hugh Baird, 2 Fred Taber, 3 Walter Kerry, 1 Uxbridge. High Jump (6 Sntrie) -- 1 Jack Pearson, Uxbridge; 2 Sinclair Robert- son, Port Perry; 8 Hugh Baird. Shot' Put ( 9 entries ) --1 Floyd Chambers, Beaverton; 2 Norm Lybns, Uxbridge; 3 George Drake, Beaverton. , Tug-of-War(2 entries)--1 Uxbridge Junior Farmers, 2° Beaverton Junior Farmers, } - Boys' 16 Mile Relay (3 entries)-- 1 Uxbridge Junior I armers; 2 Beaver- ton Junior Ra armers, 3 Brooklin Junior Farmers, Running- Broad Jump (7 entries) 1 Jack Pearson; 2 Art Cameron, hea: erton; 3 Hugh Baird. ~ " Pole Vault (3 entries)---1 Bill Jani Port Per ry; 2 Sinclair Robertson, Port Perry; 3 Murray Jackson, Brooklin. Rifle Shoot (12 entries) Ux- bridge Junior Farmers; 2 Beaverton Junior Farmers; 3" Brooklin Junior Farmers. oo 3 GIRLS "EVENTS: 50 Yard Dash (6 entries) --1 Carol Beare, Uxbridge; 2 Joan Calbery, Port Perry; 3 Beverley Smith, Beaverton. 110 Yard Dash (6 entries)-- 1 Carol Beare, Uxbridge; 2 Eleanor Hutchin- son, Port Perry; 3 Dorothy Wilbur, Port Perry. 440" Yard Relay (2 entries) -- 1 Beaverton Jr. Institute; 2 Uxbridge Junior Institute, Ifigh Jump (7 entries) -- 1 Eileen Lamb, Beaverton; 2 Eleanor Hutchin- son, Port Perry; 3 Barbara Fair, Ux-| bridge. i = Ny Softball Throw (12 'entries) -- 1 Beverley Smith,, Beaverton; 2 Eileen Lamb, Beaverton; 3 Marilynn Ross, Beaverton. Running Broad Jump (8 Ati 1. Carol Beare, Uxbridge; 2 Janice Ross, Beaverton; 38 Eleanor Hutchin- son Port Perry. = Hop, Step and Jump-- (b entries) -- Barbara Fair, Uxbridge; 2 Carol Beare, Uxbridge; 3 Marilynn Ross, Beaverton. ; TROPHIES County Trophy for high in Track & Field Events --Winner, Uxbridge Jr. Farmers and Junior Institute. Run- ner;up-- Beaverton Junior Farmers & Junior Institute, High Boy in Track & Field Events-- Hugh Baird, Uxbridge Junior Farm- ers. Runner-up Jick Pearson, Ux- bridge. Junior Farmers. High Girl in Track & Field Events --Carol Beare, Uxbridge Junior In- stitute. Runner-up -- Eileen Lamb, Beaverton Junior Institute, Eleanor Hutchinson, Port Perry Junior Inst, mile Race) -- Hugh Baird, Uxbridge Junior Farmers. Runner-up -- Fred Taber, Brooklin Jr. Farmers, Tug-of -War--Uxbridge Jr. Farmers Boys' Softball Trophy -- Uxbridge Jr. Farmers, Girls' Basketball Trophy---Uxbridge Junior Institute, fr, ft Tr te Lay Cornerstone In At Brooklin BROOKLIN---A--crowd of over 200 people turned out to watch the cere- mony as the cornerstone was laid in the new Oddfellows Hall in Brooklin on Saturday: At the commencement of the cere- mony, the gathering was led in prayer by Chaplain Brother J, Severs, after which Brother Arksey read a-brief re- cord of 'Beethoven Lodge, which had its origin in 1876, at 'which time the order was not very active, some of the Held at Cannington, Saturday, Yano 1 P.P. United Church] W. 'A. News The Woan's Assiciation held "its June meeting in the bdsement of the United Churc hwith all the different groups of the organization Jartieipays ing. The ladies congregated-at 6.30 p.m. and sat down to a bounteous pot-luck supper, Approximately sixty mem- bers gathered together for this en- joyable event. a "I'he meeting which was held im- mediately afterwards was very inter- esting and finé reports were given as the various activities which had been carried out during the past few meet- ings. Mes. Oldfield's Group had charge of the Devotions and during the pro- gram Mrs, Suwala rendered a very de- lightful solo. Mrs, Thompson held a very unique quiz, which proved not only intevesting but very informative, It gave the members a chance to find out how much one can learn regarding the integral parts of our Church, Two Executive Meetings were held recently and plans were made for pro- jects for the fall season, A very delightful Tulip Tea wsa held at the home of Mrs. H. Martyn and was sponsored by Mrs. Roy Corn- ish and her Group." Catering for a wedding in August will be, in charge of Mis, Oldfield's Group and Mrs. Leask's Group and two Baking Sales ayg, being held by Mrs. Ploughman and Mrs, O'Neill, as- sisted by their" group members. No- tices regarding these will be found elsewhere in the paper, *- The President, Mrs. S. N, Griffen, was very pleased with the work car- vied on during the past season and thanked the members for their un- tiring efforts and co-operation; ex- tending best wishes for a pleasant holiday during July and August. Re- gular meetings will start again 'in PORT PERRY UNITED CHURCH WOMAN'S ASSOCIATION ENTERTAIN A'l' PARSONAGE ~One of the social highlights of the season, was the Reception which was held on IFriday afternoon, of last week, at the Port Perry United Church Parsonage, by the Woman's Associa- tion. Rev. R. H. and Mrs. "Wylie, in their genial and hospitable manner "warm- ly" welcomed their guests and were ussistéd by the President' Mrs. S. N. Big Maple Inn Trophy (Winner in 1 | Griffen, in the afternoon and by Mrs. C. C. Jeffrey in the evening. Mis. H, H. Stone and her group of ladies assumed full responsibility for the delightfully arranged tea-table and luncheon which was served dur- ing the afternoon and evening. Sev- eral ladies from Prince Albert were in- vited to assist at the afternoon recep- tion and the hostesses pouring tea were Mrs. Zula Jackson and Mrs, W, T. Harris, past president, and Mrs, Edgar Leask and Mrs. Smith, of Prince Albert, of the Parsonage Com- mittes, Mrs, Clifford Love, Palst President, and Mrs. Ronald Peel, vice- president were the hostesses pouring tea during the evening. } Over one hundred members of the congrégititn-took advantage of the opportunity to inspect .the renovations and equipment of the newly: re-ar- ranged and decorated kitchen which has been recently completed, The and attractively 'carried out with a delightful color schéme of grey and coral pre-dominating.' The g¢rganiza- tion are to-be highly congratulated on the successful way in:which this pro- Jeet has been accomplished. The architectural work was carried out by Mr. Ten Griffen, : Although it was excessively warm, it turned out to be a very nice day for such a gala event and the committees in charge were extremely pleased with the interest and response to the in- vitation extended, oo x Yt ok Slight Change in Library Hours It has been decided by the Port Perry Library board, to have the Lib- rary open on an afternoon at the be- ginning of the week. Starting this week the Library will be open on Tues- day afternoon from 2.30 - 4.30 as well as 7 - 9 in the evening. This is the only change in Library hours. All other days are same as usual, Books which are in circulation at the Library: : General Winter: Boquet--Tweedsmuir All My Darlings--Byrnes The Story of Medecine--Murphy The Last Battle--Henn } Grandma Raised the Roof--MecCully The Winds of Heaven--Dickens. - Man's Unconquerable Mind--Highet Dinners that Wait--Wason } One White Star--Carroll Treadmill to Oblivien--Allest Memories--Barrymore Run Silent, (Run Deep---Beach : Fiction The Estate of the Beckoning Lady-- Albaud : The Mask of Alexander--Allington The Hidden River--Jameson Fellon Passenger--Household Drinkers of Darkness--Hanley . The Searchers--Le May Aunt Jeanne- Simenon The Thorn Tree-----White - The Case of the Glamorous (host-- Gardner Three Men Out--Stoutt Sweet Thursday--Steinbeck The Curfler's Cry--Walker The Sea Shall not have them--Harris The False Door--Roberts Miss Harriet Townsend--Norris The Healer--Slaughter The Franchine Affair--Tey The Unbelieving Wife--Echard My Lord Essex--ILckersow " Twenty one Stories--Greene- The Breaking. Wave--Shute The Perfectionists--Kauffman The Go Between--Hartley The Doll Maker---Arnow Poison in the Pen--Wentworth Down to the-Ships in the Bea Grossett The Merry Month of Muy--White The New Men--Snow Deep Hills--Stuart The Masters--Snow The/Cornerstone--Oldenbourge Juvenile Black Falcon--Knox . Return of the Vikings--Wuorio Rebel on the Trail--Cook Jamie and the Dump Truck--Johnston Real Mother Goose--Fox Happily Ever After--Dalgliesh Little Cat that could not Sleep--Fox Blue Canyon Horse--Clark modern trénd has been very tastefully 'to attend the camp heginning Child Loses Life In Lake Scugog Two- year- -ald Mark Brisley, crest Drive, Newtonbrook, was drowned Saturday the waters. of Lule Se ugog, Little Mark had wandered from the sight of his father, John Bri ley, for only a few Moments. Mr. Brisley was working in front of thei cottage at Seugog Point. Mark 'was found flouat- ing face-down in front of a neighbour of Pan- hr, ly Ont: ario, for an hour, and then the Oshawa Fire Department workedrover the body with special equipment for another unsuccessfully, Coroner Di. J. A. Me Arthur, of Blackstock declared the death acgidental drowning. hx Kk Kk Service Club The May meeting was held at the home of Mrs. I. Boyd on Tuesday 315t. The Worship Service was in charge of Mrs, J. Crane, Mrs. J. Starkey, Mrs. F. Honey and Mrs, I. Boyd. : Mrs, F. Honey, assisted by Mrs, A. Walsh gave a demonstation on PA y sandwiches which was very interest: ing. The minutes were read and ap- proved and Roll call was answered hy 24 members. The Treasurers Report was given by Mrs. I. Boyd. It was decided to have a Hobo Tea during the month of June. Mrs. R. Gohl who is leaving Port Perry was presented with a cup and saucer while. Mrs, "H. Edenborough read a poem which she composed for the oceasion. The meeting closed with the bene- diction. Games were played and the "Special" Smorgashbord Lunch was tastefully enjoyed by all. The June meeting is to he held on Tuesday 28th at Mrs. A. Bathie's cot. tage at Pine Point. Call vou monthly convener for transportation. Colored slides of Florida will be after which we shall have a barbeeuyg. Don't forget to bring the coppers you have been saving, as this is the last meeting before Septe amber and Ye would like to hate as many as possible hour, shown 'make their returns at this meeting. -' Mrs, A. Luke, The Programme Committee: Bathie, Mrs, B. Beare, Mrs. M Mrs. R. Birkett. » Over 1000 Cadets Attend Army Camp London, Ont.--A plan to knit cadet and army and regular units more closely together will get its first try-out this summer at the Royal Canadian. Army Cadet Summer camp at Ipperwash. About 1,600 high school-age cadets from all parts of Ontario are expected June school reserve 29-30. Under the new plan, announced [Fri- day by Brig. T. G. Gibson, western Ontario area army commander, ant instructors at the camp will be corporals drawn wherever from reserve units in the cadet's home town. Formerly, Cadet Services of Canada officers or civilian instructors, assist - possible assistant instructors were many of, whom Korean Boy--Jong Yonjr are school teachers. (Continued from page 4) eleven months old daughters of Mr. Donna Joy and Denna Jean are the | granddaughters of Mr, Russell Hood, daughters of Mrs, Scugog Island, and Mr. and Mrs, Fred] Blackwater, and Mrs, John Ballard, Port Perry, | Ballard, Sunderland, also great grand- Mary Photo by Dave Enge afte inoon in . ing cottage, about 75 feet away his summer home. SA Artificial respiration was applied Locke of from" ~~ os RE rT BT is Ca a Eo Cone RY Sais