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every kind of reliable Thsurance, : e Loans, and Real Estate VANTED--A few first m on farm property. ; Several sums have been pas with as for immediate in- ro Burke Will there'be'an =~ : "Bdison Phonograph In Your Home This Christmas? othin, 'else will bring so much 'pleasure to ur family and friends all the year round. 1 only Amberolia No 8 and your choice of - x 10 records for $58.00 ! oq only Amberolia No 30 and your choice of " 1 only Amberolia No 10 and your choice of '['his latter is at a bargain price and cannot bz duplicated Edison records are not so sub ect to wear as are those of 10 records for $43. 50 10 records for $30.00 "most other machines, hence they last longer ORVAL BYER Druggist and Optician, Port Perry JUST ARRIVED | A Carload of WINDSOR SALT. "in Bags and Barrels. "A Tull Tine of Groceries, and, Boots & Shoes always on hand. J..F. McCLINTOCK | Ere from Gelmany 'Gal Burke, hew of Mrs, ms, of fo Wiig has 'been! throug h ES thrilling experiences | since oe was fa years hu d hardships and § were Almost occdgion was Germans, apd their a escape from Germany. 2 . It seems that ina 'gas attack, Burke was overcome and captured. From the time of his capture until he "| escaped--a matter of some months-- he was subjected to most severe work," including work in the coke ovens, and in the woods and mines. last on the 5th of September. Tustin went with him. They took enough, biscuits and chocolates with them to last five days, but the supply bad to be enough for them for just twice that long. Mangolds and raw potatoes made up the b: of their rations. Travelling wi possible under cover of d rkne ven On moon- light nights they covered themselves with brush in the woods, a ) lay for hours in mortal terror of B®ng discovered. They even heard the German peasants discuss their escape. Ar one time they were lying in a ditch beside a hedge, when men came to cut the hedge down. As the men out of sight. And so the story goes on, telling of the ten days mental and physical torture. Once or twice they who were with the dogs did not seem to notice their *'find. a their limit. They made a run and were fired upon by the sea Fhere, in front of them was sf a wifé fence, so they had again; but that night they mana 0. get across. They. were met by a cou- | ple of Hollanders, and were kindly treated, and had their first square | meal. They were cheered, and given money, cigars, chocolates, clothes, etc. Their troubles were over. od hide ti Municipal Authorities and Recruiting Com e you id meat, you vel choos: meat. Do you realize what this means to you! Ca.l and convince yourself or phone © Bell 29. LG HALL ar MARKET, PORT. PERRY In 1015 the third scholarship. was won by a Port Perry student--Miss Nora McLean. The winning of these scholarships shows a high standing in young ladies of our High School are to be' congratulated on their success and on the distinction which fey : hove sgh 2 Fon But the examinations 'named, and the| "F mittees Expected to l|Secure 1000 Men for, Enlistment in Ontario County. A deputation consistin Lt.-Col. Williams, C. RR. M.D. No. 2, Major Patton, a Capt Bascom, of the 182nd Bn. waited on the County Council,' and pointed out that khaki re-' cruiting had reached its limit, of, now put it up to the several au- thoritiesin the County to assume the responsibility and see th at' the authorized units are bro! uw to avength by the en a inne pointed out that On County has not given her quota of the 500,000 men to be , being short 1000 of its share.' -- County Council unani- passed a resolution as- o| TOUSHY fhe responsibility, and authorizing a. ate of "the Councillors of the various mun: icipalities together with the rs of all the Recruitin Leagues of the South Riding o | Ontario to be held at Oshawa, on a Now. 29, at 3. Ray to meet : 'eral Logie and his staff. A similar meeting was author. at Beaverton at11 am.on' Fhursday, N ov. 30. : : Victorian 'Woman' s "Institute soar ously sent of Vomen's In il be I at some four | d his companion, | ' In: : v lay G d ~ He made up his mind to escape at. Disp Ho 4 pairs, (dresser and cut the bushes, they piled them onthe hidden men, burying them completely were discovered by dogs, but the men At last they reached thé border, apd"Dnver, Roadster, 15}4 and and that the Government has! Port Perry Christmas Fair 'will be held on : Wednesday. December 20, 16 Prizes to be awarded POULTRY First $2.00 Second $1.00 Third 50c Turkey, male, (dressed and drawn) Turkey, male, 1916 (dressed and; drawn) Turkéy Hen, (dressed and drawn) dra ; Pair of Geese (dressed and drawn) SINGLE COPIES tc. s No. 48 : THE STANDARD BANK OF CANADA HEAD OFFICE - TORONTO Money Orders and Drafts are issued by this Bank payable i in cor: D 1873 all parts of the world. PORT PERRY BRANCH 234 Display cf Ducks, 4 pairs (dressed and drawn) Pair Ducks (dressed and drawn) Display of Spring Chickens, 4 pairs || (dressed and drawn) Pair of Spring Chickens (dressed and drawn) EGGS AND BUTTER not stir abroad. | They hid in ditehes, forded rivers,' Dozen Fresh Eggs (Brown) weight considered, 1st $1 2nd 75¢ 3rd H0c Doz Fresh Eggs (White) weight con- sidered, 1st $1, 2nd Tbe, 3rd 50c Butter, 10 lbs, prints plain, 1st $5, 2nd $1, 3rd $8, dth $2, 5th $1 Butter, 5 1bs in crock, 1st $4, 2nd $3, 3rd $7. 4th $1 HORSES First Prize $5, Second $3, Third $2 Driver, Roadster, 1534 and under, Farmers only Driver, Roadster, over 154 i: Farmers only under, open Driver, Roadster, over 15% hands, open 'Driver, Carriage, open First $3, Second $2. Third $1 Heavy Draft Brood Mare, (to com- pete in no other class) Heavy Draft Foal 1916 Heavy Draft Stallion, 1 year old Heavy Draft Filly or Gelding, 1 year Heavy Draft Filly or Gelding, 2 years Agricultural Foal, 1916 Agricultural Filly or Gelding 1 year | Carriage Filly or Gilding, 1 year old Carriage Filly or Gelding, 2 years old | Roadster Foal 1916 Roadster Filly or Gelding, 1 year old Roadster Filly or Gelding, 2 years old First $6 Second $4 Third $2 OF | Heavy Draft Team in Harnsss Agricultural Team in Harness + First $5. Second $3. Third $2. Gents Tarnout, outiit considered SPECIAL Mt | D Robertson, Jeweler, will pres sent the lady winning First Prize 8 Lady Driver, with a Lady's beauti- ful Gold Wristlet Watch, valued at $15.00. 2nd $2, 3rd $1. All exhibits for Hall must be in place by eleven o'clock a.m. Butter prints must be in plain wrappers and made by and to be the bona fide : property of the exhibitor. No En- trance Fee charged except tu those entering in the horse class, for which an entry fee of $1 will be charged. EZ" All entries to be made not later than eleven o'clock on day of Fair. | The regular market will be held the same day. W H McCaw, President E H Purdy, Secretary . H G Hutcheson, Treasurer Blackstock Boys i 4136 C. E.-F. ' The following lines come from a' Blackstock boy at West Sandling 'Camp, England. ~~ be Dear friends at Port,we're Having sport, But- eve never forgotten you, This v weve ecidalto write te, we ought 10 0. | alcartier New Model 1917 FORD TOURING CAR $495.00 F. 0. B. FORD, ONTARIO. Carnegie's Garage Port Perry Ontario Quite late on board the ship. Asi is the rule at Liverpool, We landed late at night. . | Agricultural Filly or Gelding, 2 years Qur first land gaze was through a haze | Carriage Foal 1916 | In the early morning light. It seemed in vain to take a train That looked just like a toy, But we climbed right in--she went like, sin: We cheered and laughed for joy. The night was damp when 'we landed in camp, And after walking a mile, We lay in a tent--'twas badly rent-- And closed our eyes with a smile. Alas! Alas! the six days pass (It seemed no more than three) But as for us, we hailed a 'bus, London City to see. The time we had would make one mad, Who knows be can't have more. But we'll say amen, and go, again When this awful war is oer. We tried to bluff, but it was tough To tackle the bully beef. It's always the luck of Johnny Canuck To take his bitter with sweet. Now at a glance, we're warned to France: Our hearts are light and merry As you well know, we're glad to go. But we'll not forget Port Perry. i. Stray Heifer Strayed from John Jeffrey's pasture at lot 18, con. 8, Reach, two year old! , black 'heifer, with white spot on hind | foot and tip of tail. Finder please notify Wilmot Walker, R.R. Mo. 4, | Port Perry. Bell Phone 63-r-5. Card of Thanks I wish to express my appreciation of the promptness and and generosity with which Messrs. Pearse Ward were able to settle my fire in- surance claims against the Gore Fire {Insurance Co. in my two losses by fire. My house was burned over a year ago, and recently my tn was destroyed y lightning. n both cas s the settlement . of insurance wos and more generous than. 1 ens Signed, Sea Le BE Sd Junior Farmers of Reach A team of three men from the Reach Junior Farmers' Club will take part in the Stock Judging Contest at the Winter Fair at Guelph ooo A party of about twenty members « f the Club, under the direction of Mr. Tipper, took a trip to Beaverton to inspect sheep, cattle, and Percheron horses. Additional Locals Mrs Sarvis has returned from a visit to Stratford. Mrs Aaron Williams attended the funeral of her brother, Mr Charles Currie, in Toronto on Tuesday. Mr C F Sarvis. of Winnipeg, is the guest of Mr, and Mrs Sarvis. Mr. Earl Sarvis is home from Sarnia.