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and Mrs -Lexso, of Chicago er with their son and daughter-| w are the guests of Mrs. C. J. earse, Mrs. Lexso is a sister of Mrs. Pearse. On Monday evening, Feb 16th, at ~ ® o'clock, Port Perry Epworth League will hold a St Valentine's supper in the basement of the Methodist church. Further particulars next week. A Successful Anniversary The Anniversary services of the Methodist Church were: very success- #al. They were conducted by Rev. _ BE. E. Sexsmith, M. A. Chairman of she Whitby District, who preached Awo forceful and eloquent sermons, Mrs Daisy Nesbitt, of Lindsay, sang at both morning and evening services, and Mr. Bell, of Toronto, paid a beautiful viohn solo in the evening, in addition to accompanying the soloist, and the choir in their ~woca! selections. The contributions -of both Mrs. Nesbitt and Mr. Bell, were greatly appreciated. From a financial standpoint the eongregation did well. The trustee Toard asked for $250.00 and the amount contributed totalled over $260.00. Rev. R, Bamforth took Rev. Sexsmith's work in Whitby. Mr. EI mm hema Tost a Valuable Colt Last Sunday eve: ig Ww Palmer, had the misforiun «olt valued at about ::c. animal had broken loose from stall, and eaten a considerable quan- sity of wheat, which caused acute mndigestion resulting in the 'animal's «death, : Aside from the value of the colt, Mr. Palmer regrets its loss as it had become greatly attached to. his younzcs: boy--they were regular play- fellaws, the colt following him evesy- where just as a dog, if he were allowed to do so. its Presbyterian Church Services for Sabbath 1st Feb. x1 A. M. "Spiritual Insight Im- possible to Unspiritual Men." 7 P. M. "A Fool's Death" The annual meeting of the- congre- gation will be held Thursday evening zgth inst at 7. 30 o'clock. Quarterly Service "The Quarterly Communion service -wwill be held in the Methodist church, mext Sunday morning at 11 o'clock Nt will be preceded by the "Love Feast" in the schoolroom at 10 o'clock Hockey Match A hockey match will be held at the Port Perry skating rink 'on Tuesday evening, February 3rd, between the Port Perry and Oshawa Clubs. You «can expect a good night's fun. Don't Forget Friday Feb. 6th at the Baptist "Church. All who heard Mr. Piercy's splendid entertainment at the Town "Hall last Fall, will willingly say don't mmiss hearing him this time. As an «=locutionist he is second to none. His personifications of the character an each piece 1s all that can be de- sired. If the piece is humourous, he gives the humour full scope. If its pathetic then he can, and does. bring «out the pathos to a remarkable degree Any of the members of the Baptist ~church will sell you a ticket for zsc, and they are going, and the best advice to all is get them at once as the seating of the church is limited and their are no reserve seats. So get your Tickets, 'Masquerade Carnival A Masquerade Carnival will be held ~at Port Perry Skating Rink on Fn- . s My, AC. Courtice, Beech Ave. Preparatory School girls also special departments of ic,' art, household service, phy sical ucation and expression for iy an junior work. Ideal location, enlarge staff of teachers, fees mode ite, "Queen 1 "Esther : ¥ (Contimied from Jost week) | ister, the people (according to the custom of the country) knelt as he passed by. also all the: lesser munisters of the down to Haman, greatly angered the new Prime Minis- ter. Haman's friends bégan to make inquiries regarding Mordecai, and it was discovered that he was a Jew. This information they at once carried to Haman, who immediately began to plan the destroy the whole race of Jews. To do away with Mordecai was not sufficient. worked vengeance, it frost be a great revenge--worthy of the man. - So he went to King Ahasuerus and - secured a royal decree to carry out the great massacre of the Jews. Haman bad offered to pay ten thousand talents into the treasury if his request was granted. The King said, as he hand- ed his signet ring to Haman: "I will :give you the money, but as for that people--do what you like with - them. The day for the great slaughter was set, and a proclamation was made throughout all the provinces of the Persian Empire, that on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, "To kill and destroy and exterminate the whole of the Jews, from youths to old men, with the infants and women in a sin- gle day, and to plunder their property. When Mordecai heard what was done he tore off his robes and dressed himself in sackcloth, both he and all the Jews; and they fasted and prayed to God continually. The Queen was told of the terrible decree and was urged to intercede with the King to have the decree re- voked. To meet this demand Queen Esther would have ro enter the king's presence unbidden. Should the king be displeased at this action the Queen knew that her death must follow. After much persuasion, Queen Ee- ther consented to undertake the great task, and all the Jews fasted and prayed for the Queen. On the third day she. dressed Ber} self in her royal robes, and went to the king. (To be continued) Annual Meeting of Port Perry, Reach and Scugog Agricultural Society The Annual Meeting of the Port Perry Reach and Scugog Agricultural Society was held onW ednesday Jan 21, 1914, in the Town Hall Port Perry. Mr. W. Graham President called the Meeting to order. The Auditors' Report was read and on motion of Percy Graham seconded by James Staley, was accepted, with the proviso that the incoming secre- tary and treasurer be instructed to investigate the account re profits of booths at the Fall Fair.--Carried. The following officers were elected: President--Wm. Graham 1st Vice Pres.--H. G, Hutcheson 2nd Vice Pres --A. W. Williams 3rd Vice Pres--Jas. McKee Treas.--]. L. Forman Auditors--Messrs, W, F. Weir and James Lucas. Directors--]J. C. Browne, J: H. Brown, W E Tummonds, H Collacutt, | - Gerow, H Parsons, J W Meharry n Jeffrey, Geo Hood. Jr, Thomas on joa S Farmer, Percy (Graham, Geo A Cole, F W Brock, McMil- tie, W. E. N. Sinclair, M.PP., Wm | Smith, M.P, James Carnegie, C Charles | Calder, John Bright ~~ When Haman became Prime Min-| Not only were the com-}{ mon people expected.to do this, - but |. Crown. But Mordecai refused to bow | and this refusal try When Haman | experience; Through the teaching of agriculture. alone cana community "interest be established. Pleasure in school bopks i is thereby developed. It-induces regularity of attendance! It gives opportunity for experiments. and induces personal investigation, leading to a consciousness of cause and effect. for the beautiful. It cultivates habits of industry. and promotes morality. 1t raises the agricultural status and makes for boys wishing to stay on the farm. Through the teaching of agriculture there will be developed a strong, in- telligent, 'prosperous, contented and happy rural population, the nation's chief asset. A -------- The consciousness of being loved softens the keenest pang, even at the moment of parting; yea, even the eter- nal farewell 1s robbed of half its. bit- breathe love to the last sigh-- Addison St. Charles Hotel Commercial and Travelling Public receive every comfort and attention Sample Rooms a Specialty Geo. A. Cole, Prop. Hair Hints Worthy the Attention of People Who Wish to Preserve The Hair Always have your own brush and com at home or at hair dresser's. Never use a brush or comb found in public places, they are usually covered with dandruff germs. Wash your hair brush weekly with soa and warm water to which may be added an antiseptic. Shampoo the hair every welt ot so with pure soap-and water. Use Parisian Sage every day, rubbing thoroughly into the scalp. Parisian Sag ich comes in a large 50c bottle; aranteed by Orval Byer, to destroy druff germs aud abolish dandruff--to stop hair from falling and scalp from itching, or money refunded.' To put life and beauty into. dull--d or faded hair and. make % soft and. fluf surely use Parisian Sage--it is one of th quickest acting hair tonics known, Violin Class E. F. Bell who has studied Mr. also with Mr. Frank Converse Smith, of the Tordnto String Quartette is open to accept 4 limited number of pupils, Lessons will be given on Saturday at Port Perry. Apply to w. H. Harris, Port Perry, or to Mr. E. F. Bell, 93 Pearson Ave. Toronto. Homemade Pies Apple, Pumpkin, Raisin," } Lemon and Cream, for sale a son's Quick Lunch. Try ther ders reserved by Phone No. x. lan, W Bowles, Alex Lee, Peter Chris-| Moved and seconded that James McKee and Wm | day, January © Greenbank Jo Hand will be in delegates airndance, and provide music for the evening. Fiiges vi will be displayed in the |, M ite rindow 1a miei Best Dressed Lady, mb th, 1914- ; : esuled that the. It develops sympathy and a taste| terness when uttered in accents that: with the Canadian Academy of Music' way he, can, viz, in. terms of his own| Hardware Merchant "ON THE FLOOR GET ONE WHILE THEY LAST. W. U. CARNEGI Port Perry ROSE& CO. THE FAIR Have you taken advantage yet of our Granitware Sale ? im ------ "NEVER HAVE WE OFFERED SUCH DECIDED _ BARGAINS Everything in kitchen goods that you are likely to want at | ROCK BOTTOM PRICES COME AND SEE OUR BIG ASSORTMENT, AND BE CONVINGED Have Y0U TRIED oun "Globe Clothes are an indication of the man, even if they don't "make" him, and you might as well have your clothes speak well of you. '|It costs no more 9 to have that comfortable, well 'dressed feeling, if you buy your suits from a dependable tailor. You might as well be com- fortable, too. A stylish and comfortable fit guaranteed W. H. DOUBT Merchant Tai Ic SU BSCRIPTION RATES The Port Perry STaR1s $1.00 yeariol. Canadian or British points, if paid in advance; otherwise '$1.25. To sub- scribers in the United States the price 1s $1.50 per year in advance. THE PORT PERRY STAR and Canadian Farm . ~ Farmers's Advocate. , , vos Globe (Weekly, Tllustrated) « MOR, e (daily, Ei! iene sn PTOR i F ve bit he 10 © best or Ti in TH and Lot For Sale The property of the late Mis, All son; on Queen Street; 'seven rooms, | furnace, ete; with about an acre o land with fruit and ornamental trees. A desirable and comfortable residence. | : For particulars applyto HUBERT. L. EBBELS. Try Us and See "Ia person can ae Ours '| you get them, 3 fit all - time Our prices will &'it you also. F E.LUKE, in 159 Yonge St. opp. Simps Toronto 5 CARTAGE WORK ED.. YOUNG Successor:to T. Corrin & Son 9 You-can trust. quirements to the n proprietor, who fully . appreciates the value of being obliging to his customers and the _ customers of White underneath? urton farm near Seagrave on or abeut the 11th, of October. 'A good rew: is offered for thie recovery of t Finder please notify PL FRED LYLE, Seagray