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ue i Improvement of Lake Scugog Samuel Farmer, Esq, Editor Port Perry Star. Dear Mr. Farmer:- In response to your request for sug- gestions towards conserving and de- veloping Lake Scugog as a summer resort I have only. three to offer, through I have been living on the lake _ for over 30 summers, they are to con- serve the water, remove weeds and protect the fish. I am not strong for raising the water. It is impossible to raise the water high enough ta drown out the weeds' without flooding farm lands lower down, I do want to see it maintained at a proper level which can be done by avoiding the waste through old and defective dam and locks. Each spring the water is too high, this year a foot above the wharf here, but by fall so low as to affect the intake of our waterworks. A dam that would hold water would keep it at a fair level. = The weeds are the greatest draw- back we have to contend with and as a result there are only a few bathing beaches. . The government should assist with a boat rigged up to drag out weeds which could be used at the shore of the various camps and par- ticularly at Port Perry and Caesarea. The Government should be liberal in stocking with game fish. The main- tainance of the water at near spring levels, already referred to, would assist in this work. When the water is allowed to run away as at present, in the late summer and fall, we find the levels so low that portions of the}, lake become merely marsh, and the young fish, which have been in shal- low water are caught, and unable to reach the lake again, they are soon high and dry, as the water recedes to lower levels. There is a cruel loss of fry from this source. Naturally, we have good breeding grounds, and, if a proper slide was put in at Lindsay, the lunge would come here to breed where the young fish would be pro- tected from their enemies in the said shallows till they were large enough to come into the deeper waters, if these shallows were not allowed to become dry. There is no other lake the altitude of Lake Scugog, which is as high as Muskoka, so near Toronto. A very few years ago it took 20 to 30.minutes to reach the Union Station, from 6b p.m. to 8 p.m. to reach here by train, and then two hours to reach camp by livery or by row boat. The extension of the paved highway and the improvement in motors, which have increased their popularity till almost every family has a sure and swift transport of its own, has brought Scugog's resorts very close to the city; about 2 hours from the city home to cottage on the shore. This unusual degree of accesibility coupled with the ease of getting sup- plies of milk, eggs, cream and butter and groceries, that the bathing is safe for children, as the shores are not treacherous, and that the family is left, when the men return to work, --after having caught a few lunge-- in a highly civilized community under police protection, makes an ideal con- dition. Lake Ontario has its attractions and I am not one to belittle them as I was raised on its shores and have a sincere fondness for old Ontario, but its waters are colder and a wind may blow on shore for a week at a time preventing boating in small craft and too strenuous for children to bath and then only under close observation. It is no wonder that city people ap- preciate these advantages and are anxious to make use of them, and pay reasonably for the privilege. It is we who are close to them who belittle them and lose the golden opportunity. There are plenty who 'are not so anxious for a cottage, but would like to spend a few weeks in the village; and there again Port Perry people are slow to open their houses. Several hundred could easily be induced to come here. Almost every house on{-- the highway has awakened to "Tourists" and has its welcome sign out. A false sense of pride must be de- tering some housewives from catering 1 wrote yoy under the head. Dust" in which I attempted} the better supported attempt" because too the efforts of Mr. James McKee and his helpers, in the direction of im- proving the waterfront in which he has been the moving and directing spirit, would do much, To this we could add at smal »xpense a float and a diving board a short distance from the wharf. Where situated at present, the diving board is a menace to boats and will certainly knock someone overboard. We also have three sides to a swimming pool, two formed by the wharf, the third by the dock, ana a few cement blocks would complete 'the fourth side. A car of gravel dumped in would make a good bottom and the children and those unable to swim could bath in safety. : Now get someone else to write you and we will soon be on the way to do something. Yours truly, : H. G. Hutcheson. em ee spn BARN DESTROYED BY FIRE On Friday night of last week My. Carleton Graham's barn on Scugog Island was struck by lightning and was totally destroyed by fire. tunately the barn did not contain much as the new crop is not yet harvested. However, there were about ten tons of hay and some grain saved from last year, and these to- gether with the barn were destroyed. Some pigs that were in the building were saved. The loss is partly cover- ed by insurance, We are sorry to learn of Mr. Graham's loss, as a barn is particularly needful at this time of the year. ima -- SEAGRAVE The past week-end and holiday on Monday saw the heaviest motor traffic in the history of our country? The weatherman did not appear to dampen the spirits of those bent on having a holiday; the. rain on Sunday being very much in the nature of a cloud- burst. A correspondingly large num- ber of motor accidents occurred near here but fortunately no fatalties. The recent heavy rains have caused the Nonquon Creek to overflow its banks, the water rising to a height only equallel by a spring freshet Much damage has been done to farmers' crops, the alsike and fall wheat crops being the worst affected. They try to tell you that a farmer is the most independent man on earth, we don't feel that way just at present. Maybe some of the other correspond- ents could tell how you get to feel that way. A few from here attended 'the un- veiling of the monument erected at Cannington in memory of the boys who gave their lives for freedom in the 'Great War. Major-General Jas. MacBrien, of Port Perry, had the honour of unveiling the monument and also gave a very inspiring ad- dress. May we offer a word of eriti- cism in regard to the place where it was erected, it being at the back of the town hall, where a stranger in the town would need a guide to find it. A more public place I would think would have been more appropriate for such a memorial. The majority of our townspeople availed themselves of the opportunity of enjoying the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson in opening their beautiful grounds and providing such a delight- ful program on Monday afternoon and evening. It was a revelation to the most of us to see what the work of a landscape artist can do in trans- forming a piece of almost waste land into a veritable garden of Eden. We 'are indeed grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson for such an enjoyable after- 'noon, ' The meeting of the Ladies' Aid has been postponed from Wednesday of this week until next Wednesday, Aug. 16th, at the home of Mrs. Roy Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, of Hamilton, have been enjoying a two week's va- cation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orval Stone. Plan now THE BIGGER For-|' Mr. and Mrs. Silas Reynolds and a much appreciation cannot be given to' daughter Dorothy, were visiting on| Scugog Island on Sunday and Mon- day. Miss Marion Stewart, of Lakeland, brother, Mr, 'L. Scott. end with their mother. .. . = relatives in Seagrave over the holiday. Mr. H. B. McKnight, of Toronto, spent the week end at the home - of Mr. Scott. ton on Saturday and Sunday attend- ing the Brock Old Boys Reunion. Mrs. Goodale, of Hamilton, is visit- ing her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Watson. Mr, and Mrs. W. Bowden and little daughter of Toronto, are holidaying in Seagrave. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Dance are hav- ing their holidays at present, also the Rev. Mr. Davidson and Mrs. David- son, Rev. Mr. Elliott, of Port Perry will 'conduct the evening service 'in our church next Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, John Elliott, of Port Hope, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Short, for a couple of weeks. Miss True Davidson, of Toronto, 'was a week end visitor. Mr. and Mrs, Orval Boe and little son, of Bowmanville, were visiting with relatives and friends over the holiday. mys) (frmmmeeerm----. . FOR BALE " 10 sucking pigs. Apply to A. R. Woodley, Prince Albert. - -- QQ FOR SALE Seven Shoats, Apply to Ed. Jen- nings, Phone 189 r 8, eee OQ rt EDITOR FOR FIFTY YEARS M. A. James, Bowmanville, Ontario, celebrated his fiftieth anniversary as Editor of The Canadian States man, this week: Although he has not been on regular duty for three years, Mr, James still writes edi- torials, using the familiar heading, "The Editor Talks." He takes & keen interest in newspaper work, and reads a number of the "ex- changes" regularly, rere (YW Jremeeime GARDEN PARTY AT RAGLAN The annual Garden Party under the auspices of the United Church at Raglan, will be held at the home of Mr. Geo. Wilson, half mile south of Raglan, on the evening of Wednesday, August 15th. Tea served from 6 to 8-pam, Xz The program will be under the management of the MacGregor Con- cert Bureau and will be given by the following noted artists: Al and Bob. Harvey, Ever-Ready Battery Bert Petch, Comedian; Miss Jessie MacGregor, Pianiste; Miss Jean Simp- 1 son, soloist. to attend AND BETTER Mrs. (Dr.) Neibel of Thesalon, and |, Florida, are visiting with the former's R Mr. Edwin Blight and his three |hs sisters, of Toronto, spent the week | Miss Mildred and Mr. Elwood Wit 3 son, of Toronto, were visiting with | Mr. Gordon Adair was in Canning- 3 Port Perry Hospital few weeks has returned to pe Jat Ia and is improving. n ler, of Ashburn, who "in the Old County for the past six weeks, returned last week] horses, ponies and dogs, at the C.P.R. yards. here on Friday. Rev, George . Nickle, here-on Sunday afternoon. His old paris] 'here were pleased to hear him 'again again, Next Sabbath 'evening Mr, Weldon of Raglan will take charge of the service at the usual hour seven o'clock. Rev. R. J, Merriam and family left last week for a month's holiday at their summer home, Rice Lake. Mr. and Mrs, Robert Chisholm and daughter Mrs. Dave Leury returned last week from a motor trip to Sterling and other eastern points, An old time sport has been revived by the men of the neighborhood, ie. pitching horseshoes, and they are en- Joying-a number of evenings trying their luck at tossing old Dobbin's shoes. : Mr, Gordon Pilkey, who is local agent for the Fada Radio, has instal- led several in different homes in the 'neighborhood, Mrs. McMillan, of Port Perry, was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Earl | Cook, last week. The Ladies' Aid held a thimble tea at the home of Mrs. Levi Tordiff last week when @ goodly attendance was present and a pleasant' afternoon in games was spent after Which a dainty lunch was served. 18 the second tea the ladies have hadi raise money to redecorate the bai ot of church and the:sum ral on: occasion would 'add sonSideNGERY. the fund. ei Mr. G. W. Rodd and son Mg © gang of men éxcavatin fs under the pas PH mids to | is_reperven thay to open in the completed. 3 Mr. G. Hahn and. ronto, spent the, here. Weed cuttih being don thoroughly along the Highway and side roads this shmmer. But there are still a few to be seen on some of the farms along the road. . Mr. Elliott, of Tweed, was through ment of heavy cattle to put on his ranch near Tweed, meeting at the home of Mrs. Tom R Price, this month. --000---- CLERK'S NOTICE OF FIRS POSTING OF VOTERSS' Voters' List 1928, Municipality of Cartwright, County of Durham Notice is hereby given that I have complied with section 9 of the Voters! List Act and that I have posted up at my offce at Cartwright 'oy the 6th day of August, 1928, the lst' of "all persons entitled to vote in the said| municipality at. Municipal Electibns and for members of Parliament' and! that such list. remains Shore for. jn spection and 1 hereby - upon a voters to take immediate proceedings of Toronto, § 1 preached a yery interesting sermon # JA. HETHERINGTON | DRUGLESS PRACTITIONER in Port Perry, Tuesday, "Thursday, and Saturday from 3.6 § pan. and by intment, appo | OFFICE IN PURDY BLOCK and unloaded a fine shipment of light | i COMING 1 3 § Dr, F. E. Luke, Optometrist, of : Yi "Toronto, may be § B consulted about your eyes for # | i glasses at A. J. Davis' drugstore, § {§ Port Perry, Thursday, August § B 16th, Was for some years in § i partnership with the late Dr. W. § ff E. Hamill, Oculist. Satisfaction § # guaranteed. H ; F. E. LUKE H - Optometrists H § 163-167 Yonge St, TORONTO 2 § ELEVATOR FLOUR, FEED, COAL, COKE, SALT FOR SALE. LAYING MASH GROWING MASH - CORN MEAL CRACKED AND WHOLE CORN ONTARIO GRAIN COMPANY. Chas. Pilkey, in charge e | Phone 120 b sor victories over the most opponents that can be a Lal are EE ES is a 8 d choice. here on Saturday looking up a ship-|in ear The W,M.S. will hold their montily |. ig) h iy by our New Dry Process at very moderate . T. Rodman/ Merchant Tailor Over Tel. Office Port Perry to have any errors or omissions cor- greatly reduced--| 8 dresses f or Winter. Only a Regular $ 8 $1.75 yard. Clearing at 98c. yard. a _CELANESE VOILES i Two Dress Patterns only, regular a 20 for a. 2. CHILDREN "S STRAW HATS We are clearing out all our stock of children' 8 straw hats at two prices. Regular $1.65 to $2.90. Sale price 98c. * Regular 75¢. to $1.00. Sale price 59¢ LADIES' RAYON SILK HOSE, 69¢ pair. Colors, Pearl, Sand, and Brown. Regular 76¢ for . B9c. per pair. WALL PAPERS AT 20% DISCOUNT GURTAIN NETS AT 20% DISCOUNT Remnan™g of 8% yards to 10 yards, clearing at 20% off. Redpath Sugar .... Handy Ammonia ... Chicken Haddie .. Tiger Salmoy, Cohoéd Toilet Pape! Brunswick § FORD CARS 'FADA RADIO. i Nin or : agp : Deg only most satisfactory, Why cook, when we offer such aD]