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Wm, Brock has issued his agen earance Sale circular, 1a Staple lines. Mr. James W w fitted up with a vatétworks ; St. Johis Presbyiatian Church, now has ample shed accommodation. A new shed was finished last week. A model sanitary system has been installed at the school." Mr. Hamilton, the new High School Principal, has moved into Mrs Scott's house on Cochrane St. Mrs. Scott will go to Toronto for the present. - Mr. Wm. Graham, of Scugog, has purchased Mr Garbutt's house on Bigelow Street, and expects to move to town early in October. Mr. Thompson, of Toronto, has bought Mr. E. L. Williamson's house in Port Perry, the latter gentleman having purchased a farm near Hamp- ton The Music Committee of the Meth- odist church will recommend the en- gagement of Miss Estelle Bull, of Bloonifield, -as organist of the Metho- dist church. Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Rook and son, all of Toronto, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Rolph for the week end. Miss DeSacia Crandell, daughter of Mr. Byron Crandell, an old Port Perry boy, has been spending a few days with her relatives, Mr. and Robert Town. Mr. Jas. McCulloch, of Toronto, was in town on Monday. Mr. Roy Cook, of the Queen's Own Rifles, was visiting friends in town over Sunday. Sugar is becoming scarce and dear. A local merchant tried to buy some in Toronto, but could only secure five bags. "Drummond, of the Redpath Sugar Refinery says that there is really no searcity, but that the refineries are anxious to prevent the sugar supply from falling into the hands of specu- 1ators. Mrs. E. H. Purdy and daughter, Dhel, are holidaying at Portland, Ont Mr. and Mrs. H. Carmichael will spend two or three weeks at Duluth, Mich., starting this week. Mr. Doxie and wife of Toronto, and Mrs. Doxie of New Hampshire, with Mr. Isaac Rodman and other friends on Scugog. Mrs. W. T. Reader, Scugog; and Mrs. Jas. Rodman, visited friends in Buffalo last week. Mr. Geo. Davey is in Windsor at- tending the Grand lodge of the Sons of England which is convened in that city. He is the official delegate from Old England Lodge, No. 9, Port Perry. * Mr. Joseph Bigelow is having his evaporator put in n shape for Fall busi- ness. Mrs. John Relph is in Toronto, where she will visit friends for two or three weeks. Rev. J. Ford is holidaying in Fee: lon Falls. Mr. J. H. Brown has been spending some days in Toronto, Miss Pearl Scott, of - Toronto, was the guest of Miss Eva Orr for the week end. Mrs. Chas. Parish was able to be about again last Sunday, after having been confined to her home for some weeks with a broken arm. Mr. and Mrs. Monet and daughter, ~ Edith, motored to Belleville, and are spending some days there Passel, Matriculation _ Examination - > It tells of i Mrs. | having Bas 112 | his oh ses including the Se string of high jumpers in Canada. | Me Jos. Kilgour's splendid hunters and jumpers are coming. Murray, Sir Henry Pellett, The Cum- Lerland Stables, and the Dominion Transfer Company, are other leading | exhibitors at this three day show. The "Pig Pen Jump"--high jumping over tied poles, and all the fancy jumps that go with this exceedingly. difficult | 'Crow and Scugog, on Sunday, A A 1914, a son, Highfield Road, Toronto; to Mrs. Norman ¢ M but most amusing feature of the pro-| =~ gramme--will be given an elaborate setting. where the Whitby Horse Show had such a record-breaking opening, is being prepared for the reception of many more than the thousands of de- lighted visitors who attended last year Ample stabling accomodation is assu- red for all exhibitors and others. who will drive their horses to Whitby for the show. Write T. Cussion, Secretary, for Prize List and all information. With the Canadian Contingent A letter was received from Vernon Nott on Monday. He is attached to the Tenth Field Artillery." There are 110 men and 50 officers, hon-com- missioned officers, étc., with this con- tingent, which is made up of men from Cobourg, Port Hope and Osha- way. They left Cobourg at midnight! on ['hursday of last week, and took G. T. R. train to Quebec, - There was a stop at Montreal and then they pulled out for Levis, and slept on the dock until morning or until 1t grew too cold, Then the soldiers went into camp ten miles east of Levis on the bank of the St. Lawrence. They had four cannon on flat cars, each weighing five and a half tons. Each gun had with it 100 rounds of ammunition, and with a load of explosives like this reasonably slow travel is necessary. Vernon Nott has been made Ser- geant Trumpeter. He promises to keep the Star posted so far as possi- ble. Necessarily information given will be fragmentary. Bell-Meen Riddlecombe;-Port Perry, the home of Rev. and Mrs. John, Harris, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday afternoon, August 4, when Miss Anna Gordon Meen, sister of Mrs. J. G. Harris, Port Perry, was married to Mr. Edward Bell, Toronto. The Rev. John Harris, assisted by Rev. Richard Bamforth, performed the ceremony, Which took place on the lawn underneath the graceful bran- "I ches of a walnut tree, which was taste- fully canopied with yellow and white | next. streamers. "The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. J. G+ Harris, looked charming in a gown of ivory duchesse satin, with tulle veil | and wreath of orange blossoms. arrang- | ed in Juliet cap style; and carried a boquet of cream roses. Miss Ethel Meen, twin sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and wore a beautiful gown | of lemon colored silk: crepon 'and carried carnations The little daugh- | The beautiful town park} hair, aie i] ans the name of Punch. Finde; communicate with John Murray, House, Port Perry. " The following is clipped. fro h Uxbridge Journal. "There is very little doubt as to the genuine: comfort that has been experienced by the mer- chants and others since the council decided upon the course of oiling the main street and those connected there- with, The dust nuisance---whichiwas a'real nuisance -- has been practically wiped out and this comfort will doubt- less be secured at even a lower cost than under the old system, which was always unsatisfactory. Not only do the merchants appreciate the move, but every citizen who has occdsion- to use Brock street will be ready" and willing to acknowledge that a vast im- provement has been brought about by the change. A Good Excursion The Firemen and those who.atténd- ed the excursion to Niagara last' week are well pleased with the day's outing. The crowd was the largest the Fire- men have had for years, over three 'hundred taking advantage of the trip. There was no trouble about train or boat connections, and the day was 6ne. The management is to he don- gratulated upon the success of the undertaking. Notice to Students . Mr. Follick is now at home. All who wish to make application for en: trance to the Faculty of Education or tothe Normal School, can get the necessary forms and instructions from: him. 5S. S. Picnic The Presbyterian, Baptist and An-| glican Sabbath Schools will hold their annual Sunday School Picnic at Seven: Mile Island, on Wednesday, Augus 19. Boat and scow will leave the wharf at 10 a.m,, and 1.30 p.m. % Song ¢ Service Service will be held a. ¢ Bap uch on Sunday ev On Sunday, Aug, 9, 1914, Ice Cru the Kin that i is different. 2 Somat ad Travell wi Public receive. every comfort. and attention... Sample, Rooms 500 Ac Tern Lote 8and'¢ ; 5. Township of Cartwright, -- 1 acres tillable: aid, balance good 'pas. ture and bush. = Three miles 'east of Port Perry, Good buildings: large barn stone foundation, Windmill, and light- ning rods. Large frame house and telephone, hatd and soft water, Spring | Creek running through farm: This isa | -| splendid stock. farm. For further particulars Apply. to H. 1.. Ebbels, Port Perry, Ont, or to W. IR Hooper, premises. "FOUND A pair of gold rim glasses near "} Manchester. Owner can have same by paying advertising expenses. Apply STAR OFFICE. Reach Council Council met 'at Manchester on Monday, Avgy § 10m, pursuant to ad- : poses in the township for Also, to raise the som #6, Fort Perry P.O. of on the! : 28 tf. : at the rate of four cents 'per line each : insertion, METHODIST Rev. R. Bamforth, B.A, Pastor ; Sunday Services 11.00 a.m. and 7.00 pam. Afethoon, Sunday School and Bible Class. All Welcame, meets first and third Tue ys month at the Oddfellows Hall Visiting brethren made GEO. R. DAVE OVER a5 YEARS' r EXPERIENCE When Considering un |of painting, sf, papering. your house 'decorat! POR H RVESTING IN wesTERN CANA! HE 10 WINNIPEG 0 ACCOUNTS PASSED. H. Martyn, drawing grave for x Div, 29, $2. TW. At Party 'Sound, on aturday ust 8, 13th, Jolin Gor CR A ASI AR he EE 0)