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or Ly Smellie in 1828. The Brock Road.runs directly north from Whitby through Ashburn (on McKerchér's Corners) ; Epsom (once Jockey Hill) and continues The Nonquon road between Osshawa and Port. Perry was built _ as to secure a good high . were three inches thick and twelve feet long, and were cut by ~ be imagined. sd , i a | CUGOG 'and its Environs, i (Continued from Front Page.) by which the main roads from Lake Ontario through th; ty fownaliy were extended through Reach. 4 from Oshawa 'through Columbus (English ge! ER once O'Boyle's Corners) ; Prince Albert (once mers s 'Cornérs) ; Borelia (once Crandell's "Corners : and to the lonquon River. This road is said to have been laid out by a Butler's Corners); Utica (once along the back of the township. This was surveyed in 1831. by a company in 18561. This road is supposed. to follow the |=" shortest «trail between Lake Ontario and Lake Scugog and to have the easiest grades. 'The famous plank road from Whitby to Port Perry by way of Manchester, at least what used'to be a plank road---deserves little fuller mention. This road was built by the Government about 1845-46. At that time Peter Perry represented the third riding of York, or what is now South Ontario in the Parliament. He urged 'the building of this road, and it was because of his persistence, it is claiméd, that the road was built. Mr. Farewell in his historical notes says "It was so laid out and built by Government engineers nd dry road be with easy grades over the ridges that to'this day' it requires fothing but an' occasional coat of gravel. It is still an object lesson to pathmasters and road builders." About 1856 the road was planked. The planks Paxton and Way in their saw mill in Port Perry. In course of time the Government sold the road to a company. It then be- came a toll road, and remained as such "Until the building of the railway, when it was abandoned to the municipalities." There were five toll gates from Manchester to Whitby. Speaking of toll gates, it is interesting to observe, that the "Globe" a short time ago published an account of the passing of a toll gate on the Sarnia-Florence highway. This at the time was supposed to be the last in Ontario, but later there appeared another account of the passing of such a gate, this time in Lamb- ton County. This was claimed to be the last, and as far as we know, the claim is undisputed. There was a time when this road, commonly known as, the Centre Road, was a great trade route, as important, though not so famous as some of which we read in ancient history. Farmers from Georgina, Brock, Uxbridge and Scott all teamed their" wheat to Whitby over this road. When this traffic was at its height, it is said, there would be a string of teams stretching as far as the eye could reach, all moving south. It was impossible, we are told, to drive north because of the teams going in the opposite direction. According to the reports of men who knew those days, there were often as many as two hundred teams assembled in Manchester at one time, while at Whitby sleighs extended for a mile from the harbour up into the town, as each farmer took his place in the line and waited his turn: What that waiting must have been for the last man in the line, on cold wintry days can The temptations of the road in those days were many, and not a great way, between. The man who had been sitting on a load of wheat since' 8 a.m. on a cold winter day, passed or did not pass as the case might be sixty=eight licensed houses and eight or ten unlicenses places between Barrie and York--a tavern for every mile and three over for good measure. Similar conditions obtained on all the-main roads. At one time Prince Albert had three hotels, Epsom two, Utica two and Manchester two. Since it is not our purpose to write in detail the story of Reach, it will suffice to linger a few minutes at some of the points of chief interest in the township. Stopping first at Prince Albert, no doubt a whole book could be written of the fortunes of this once ambitious, but now quiet spot. Prince Albert was at one time, known as Dayton's Corners. The Rev. Peter Jones who used to visit the Indians in this neighbourhood speaks of a visit he made in April, 1828. After holding service for the Indian folk in the basswood chapet, he conducted service for the white people in widow Dayton's barn. No doubt the place was called Dayton's Corners after the family of whom widow Dayton was a member. . To be Continued: dy era 1B a - $ - PB thelmproved Chevrolet Coach at the new low price, is found the world's greatest closed « «car value. E elf that Tage is «Tou peter rey . that is worthy of your ownership. Other "Ghevsoler models # TELEPHONE WESLEY BRIMACOMBE, RR. - ! fo PRINCE "ALBERT The Trail Rangers meet at the parsonage on Friday evening at 4.00}, p.m. Here are some of the questions that should be brough before them to. answer. Look them over and ask yourself how you would answer them, What harm is there in playing pool? Where am I to spend my evenings so as not to come in contact with bad- ness? Am I to sit around the house or go to"bed? Is smoking moderately harmful to a person? Should we as a group who are following a christian program takpe part in the evening ser- vice at the church? We are children of the church and leaders of tomor- row. Gather us in a church that does not take an interest in her young peo- ple and we will show you a church without a future. Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Balfour are in the City for a time. Mr. Ben Smith spent one day in Oshawa last week with his aunt and uneles. The bucket brigate was called to to the residence of Mr. Art Woodley at 9.30 on Friday morning to a fire at the chimney. The blaze was soon put and with small damage. Miss Lyla Martyn of Whitby Col- lege is spending the Easter holidays at High Point, Mr. Russell Butson has purchased the James Lakey farm just west of Manchester and is moving on it soon. Mr. Robt. Heayn has rented his farm on Scugog to'Mr. A. Sweetman for a term, The man who doesn't -advertise probably knows what he is doing-- but nobody 'else does. We are pleased to know that Mr, Angus Kirby is abuot able to go to work again after his accident, Mr. R. Wiles who was visiting with Mr. and Mrs. R. Heayn has returned to Myrtle, Major Campbell spent thesweek end Ladies' Broadcloth Dresses: Blue Print Dresses Large Aprons for good wear. Drygoods in Brooklin and Kinsale, % Mary had a litlte lamb, But the butcher killed " And now when she goes'to school She puts it between her. bread. Mr. Ralph McIntyre was in the vil lage on Saturday ¢alling on F. Bailey. We are sorry to report the illness of 'Miss Ila Robertson and' 'her many friends wish her a speedy 'recovery. There are still a number of cases of "measles 14 the village, ppaol The reported had the pleasure of seeing a rambler rose in bloom last week at the home of Mr. Jonas Smith, many buds still to open, it was in the greenhouse, As for spring, she is a good sport. She knows that summer will finally displace her yet she spends her time rooting for business. Of course Sorry to report that Mrs, Boynton : is still confined to her room. We are sorry to say quite & num- ber of our residents are ill with colds. Misses Lyla McBrien and Jessie |$ Smith, Toronto, spent the week end : here. Mrs. Ed. Lyk and Mrs. S. Porteous were in the-village on Sunday. Sorry to report the illness of Mrs, |# Wm. Philp, of Utica, who is with her | father Mr. Geo, Bond. Mr. L. Playter is working in Utica 3 for a time: The school closes on April 1st for : the Easter 'holidays: Mrs, Jas. Boxall, 'been visiting with her sisters the 'Misses Hiscox. Mr. and Mrs. Art Hunter have re- turned to.the village from Whitby. Mrs. Murphy was in Manchester on | # Sunady. annem} () (iin DIED On Scugog Island, en Wednesday, | H March 81st, 1926, Lydia Ellen Green- well, beloved wife of Paul Hood, Port Perry Dominion Store CUT PRICE WEEK Gingham Dresses, nicely made Ladies' All Wool Stockings, heavy weight, reg 79¢. for 59¢. 10 shades of Chintz, nice patterns Good Gingham, 20 nice patterns, 32 inch, reg 28¢ yd. for 25c. We received a lot of new Dress Goods, very good patterns and quality and we are going to sell them at very low prices. SPECIAL BARGAINS Pure Wool Flannel, good weight, 56 inches wide, make nice ladies and childrens dresses, reg $1.49. Cut price 99¢ yard. Fine Scrim Curtaining, only 12¢ yard. Children's Stockings, to clear at very low prices. Ladies' Rubbers, Ames'Holden make, only 89c. pair. Boys' Rubber Boots; sizes 1 to 5, $2. 79 pair. ~ Men's Rubber Boots, Ames-Holden make; per pair $3.79 These rubbers are absolutely first quality and with guarantee We have a lot of goods on bargain and it will pay you to call on the Port Perry Dominion Store. ALIX. GILBOORD - Clothing - -- Bell Phone 177 -- ..per yard 25c. . Boots & Shoes - It had 59 perfect blooms with of Lindsay has H i eolors, Prices 10c. to 40c. and colors. MANCHESTER Thursday, April 1--Everyhody's Day. Wood sawing is the order of the in this vicinity. Mr, W. D. Munro and Mrs. E. Bar- rett, spent a short time in Oshawa with nl sister Mrs. E. S. Weeks, who is quite ill. A number from here attended the Sparkling comedy "Charlie Chaplin the Gold Rush' at the Port Perry Picture House last week. z Mr. and .Mrg. Norman Flewell of Greenbank, spent Sunday at the home of his uncle Mr. J. Flewell, Many friends attended the funeral of Mrs, J. Thompson which was held on Sunday, March 21. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. for the ensueing year. The W.-M. 8. held their annual Easter Service on Sunday Morning. '| An address was given by Mrs. White of Brooklin which was instructive and interesting. ~ # Dining Rooms, Hall, and Living Rooms, i both colorful and two tone treatments. # Bird Designs and Chintz Patterns, suitable for Bedrooms, in a variety of § Our Y. P. League has re-organized | T Walls With Character per roll. at Mr .and Mrs. C. Lamb spent the week end in Lindsay. Mr. Ira Belknap was a "visitor in the Vilalge on Friday of last week, The Sunday School will hold an entertainment in the Church, on Fri- day evening, April 2nd, The pro- gramme will be given by Port Perry talent, assisted by local talent. Come and enjoy a pleasant evening. el agg - SEED GRAIN FOR SALE All kinds of 'seed grain, clover, timothy, and Potatoes. "Apply to James Ward, R. R. 1 Black- water. Central. / meemeeee() () prin. FARM FOR SALE of _ 125 acres for sale, one mile west of Port Perry, lot/ 14, Con, 6, Reach. 'mmediate possession, Apply to T. H. Harding, REL Port Perry, Phone 190 r 2 ----000---- "EPSOM Mrs, Wm. Terry and babe, of New Toronto, are spending a few days l Nn vil [A 111] i {]] [{][1 Yoi want to get the ott 3 out of the 'money and labor you are putting into Belds of command bef ane dai atl? xd pod sry of ed 8 with creosote. ~ » SLT ie D ei wo 8 = 7.30 -- @ madadg Phone-- Sunderland . - IN. WALL PAPERS WE ARE SHOWING Leaf designs suitable or. § These new designs will be found. An"§ Prices 12}¢. to 50c. per roll. : ".CONGOLEUM RUGS i in a large variety of patterns We have all sizes:an attractive prices. Size Tx9ft.. $925 Size 9x9ft. © $11.25 Size 9 x 1014; ft. 13.25 Size 9x12 i © 14.75 i LINOLEUM RUGS: L Size -- 9x-1045-- $13.50 Size 9x 12 $15.50 3 x 4 yards wide Linoleum, $1.00 per yard. : Floor Oil Cloth in the following widths: ~I'yd., 1l}yds, 13iyds, 2yds., and2iyds. - @ bbc. per yd. CURTAIN MATERIALS . i In Curtain Nets we are showing an ge eptionally good line dg . »at.moderate prices. 30c. and 85¢, per yard. . Hi: Finer ¥ guaiities | in extra good designs @ 50c, 60c, 76e, and 90c. yd. : with her 'parents, Mr. and M#s, Ed. McCulloch. Miss Pear] Bailey spent a few days last week with Wick and Greenbank | friends, Mrs. Wm. Graham, who was in, is improving. Mrs. Harry Harper of Utica spent a few days last week with her mother : Mrs, Wm. Graham. - Sorry to report that Mrs. John Me- Kercher i is on the sick list, Mrs. Ed. Pomery is visiting with Toronto friends, also called at Ux-, bridge and Scott. Cutting wood and he are_occupying much attention these | pi ig i) FOR SALE Brown Geldng, bs. Gray Percheron 1450 Ibs. Bay Mare, 3 years, Youne pigs, sows to farrow. in April, May, June. 0.A.C, No 21 "deed "Barley, Abundant Oats, Sensation Oats. Stan. Wool- 8 years, Children 15¢: TUESDAY, APRIL 6th ridge, R.R.2 Seagrave, Mar 18 Every | Tuesdy ; FEATURE N 6 Years, 1560