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a wd Mrs, 8. © Naamith have at Matabanick Inn, on Boskong Lake. Mr. snd Mrs, Jas. Frise and family, * of Toronto, spent the wek end in Port Among the visitors to Toronto Ex- hibition were the following: Mr. E. E. B. Walker and family; Tom Harris, Tom Blight, Grant Robertson, Samuel Farmer and Marian Farmer, Harold Skerrett, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Stone and family, Lloyd Rundle, Mr, R. B. Smallman and family, Mrs. C, C. Jeffrey and Hazel, Mr. John Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. R. Davey and Dorothy. Mr, John Nasmith and family spent the holiday at Pigeon Lake, near Bobcaygeon. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Edmett and son, of Chicago, have been visiting 'with friends in town. Mr. Edmett was a former resident of Port Perry many years ago, and was associated ' with the late Joshua Wright, Jos. Bigelow, and Henry Gordon. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Houck and family of Rochester, N. Y., were in town of Friday last, looking up some of his old acquaintances. They motored, coming by way-of Niagara. Mrs, J. Cassidy, of Toronto, and Mrs, State, (formerly Miss Teresa Cassidy) of Montreal, are spending a few weeks in town. Mr. Sager, of Madoc, has bought the Williams property in Prince Albert, and will live there. Mrs. Sager will be better known to our people: she was formerly Miss Mary Asling. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Sager to our community: The sale of this property was ef- fected by Mr. Morley Campbell. Major and Mrs. Maitland, of Win- nipeg, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Brooks, for the week end. Oe MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY Dr. J. A. "Murray will selebinte his |: 83rd birthday on Friday of this week. He will be glad to see his friends. He has had a long and useful career in Port Perry. ees Omir GETTING TO WORK Miss Noreen Cawker. has taken a position in the Royal Bank. Miss Alma Blight has secured a position in Sutcliffe & Sons' new store. Forbes Nasmith is busy at the Star office. If you have any news for the paper tell Forbes. Alex. Walker has started in at the Canadian Bank of Commerce. He is early following the footsteps of his father: De --OQ---- We are sorry to learn that Rosser Williams, young son of Mr. and Mrs, Madison - Williams, was badly bitten by a dog while the family was on a holiday at Shelburne. Mrs. Jenkins wishes to thank her friends for the beautiful flowers and fruit which they brought during her illness." ~ Raglan Mr. Fergus Nottingham, of Port Colborne, spent the week end at the home:6f J. E. Nottingham. Mr. and Mrs. Shier, of Toronto, were Sunday guests of Mrs. William Squielch.: Mr, jand Mrs, R. Radbourne and daughter, of Toronto, spent Sunday and Monday at the home of her brother Mr; G. Brent. Mr, Chas. Fox, of Toronto, visited at C. Brawn's over the holiday. Miss Ackney, of Epsom, and Miss Gilbank, of Bowmanville, took up their regular school duties on Tuesday morning with a number of new pupils in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Squelch, of Buffalo, spent the holiday with his 'mother, Mrs. Wm. Squelch. Miss Hazel Grose, of Toronto, spent pr - the week end with Ker parents. -] other fellow do it. If Your Eyes Bother Y ou-- come to us and see if you require glasses, and get our price. We can give you just as good service i rs ter prices. See our stock of gog- gles for driving, OPEN THURSDAY NIGHTS --_ I, R. BENTLEY Optometrist PORT PERRY ONTARIO SEAGRAVE That old familiar sound was heard again on Tuesday morning, when the old school bell again called the pupils to the seat of learning after a good holiday. Both teacher and pupils are all keyed up and anxious to be at their desks again. Our school trustees vices of Miss Irene Spoffard for an- other year, Our school roll remains unchanged, while two of the elder pupils were successful in their en- trance exams. and are attending high school 'dt Port Perry, twd beginners |' have enrolled. Next in importance to the re-open- | ing of school, is the re-opening of the Epworth League, which will be held in the Sunday School room. A special invitation is extended to all the young charge is to adopt that popular slogan "Bigger and Better than ever." Can anyone tell us why there is so few if any exhibitors of farm produce from 'our community at our fair held at Port Perry each year? Seldom, if immediate vicinity preparing any ex- 'hibits, and have often wondered what was the reason. Are we not inter- ested enough in our business or is lack of time or. just a case of let the The majority of the country fairs are fast getting away from the original purpose for which they were primarly intended-- That was to give the farmers them- selves an idea what could be done with the products of the farm if careful |" and scientific methods were adopted. Today we have a far greater number of attractions, which have a tendency to draw people's minds away from the farm, rather than to it. The worst that they take all and leave nothing except possibly a good laugh, which times. As farmers, we' always feel we have something to kick about fof no doubt a lot of us are like 8 farmer who was driving into town one day and met a neighbor on the road, who inquired as to crops, etc, when the farmer replied, the whole blamed lot will be burnt up if we don't soon get rain, and passed on into town. While there a thunder storm passed over, and on his return home again met the same man, who asked him how he liked the weather now. The farmer replied, if it don't soon stop raining the whole lot will be drowned out. Sg apparently he was very hard to satisfy, Mr, Sam Netley was taken to Port Perry Hospital on Thursday morning suffering from blood poison that had developed from a wound on his elbow. We are all pleased to know that the poison has been checked and Sam is able to come home, While playing with a number of other children, Claire, eldest son of were fortunate in retaining the ser-| next Tuesday evening at 8.16 sharp people to attend. The aim of those in : ever, have I heard of any one in our : feature of the attractions is the fact| of course, is worth considerable at] Mr. and Mrs. 8. J. Wooldridge, had 'his d finger on .his left hand 'badly injured. playing on the Tp. road grader on the side of the road and in some manner Claire caught his finger in the cog wheel. It was thought at first that it would be necessary to amputate the 'been found necessary. Dr. Stewart of Port Perry, attended the patient. A number of our younger set took Thursday, also visiting the C. N, E. on the return trip. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Edwards and family, of Toronto, and Miss Kathleen Mulligan, of Montreal, were the the holiday. Mrs. Fred Grose and Mr. Elgin | Frise, of Toronto, spent the holiday | with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Wes, Frise, Saturday, accompanied by her neice | and nephew, Elizabeth and Stanley Richardson, after a pleasant week's holiday in Toronto and Markham. Mr. Isaac Beadle is enjoying a visit 'with his brother from New York. daughter, Mrs. Rowe, of Whitby. Mrs. John Blight is visiting in To- ronto, for a couple of weeks. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bell and son Mr, C, [ Mr. 8S. Marshall and daughter, of [Owen Sound, were guests at the home | 'of Mr. and Mrs. C. W, Moon, during the past week. "Miss Lucille Leask, A.T.C.M., of Port Perry, has enrolled quite a large class of pupils on the piano. Mr. and Mrs. Russell. Pollock and daughter Doris, of Uxbridge, were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J. Shunk, on Sunday. Mr, Jas. McDougall has rented his farm to Mr. Gordon Fishley, of Saint- field. Toronto during the past week, Mr. L. Scott returned on Monday, having spent the past two months in Deering lines. A. G. CLARK - _ are cle The children were | injured finger, but as yet it has not| in the excursion to Niagara Falls last |- guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Scott over | Mrs. Howard Leask returned on | Mrs. T. Lamb is visiting with her) Bell, Mr. J, Hooper, of Toronto, and | turned home after spending a mo Miss Ila Moon has been visiting in : Announcement 1 The undersigned has opened a farm machinery shop in the Blong Block, and will carry a full line of the McCormick- See him about corn binder repairs and plow d plow points. . " oi Stakes Tp New Liskeard and other New Ontario 'points. Rev, Mr. Carruthers of Lumsden, Sask., a former pastor, was calling on friends here on Monday. The many friends of Mr. Carruther's mother will be sorry to hear that she is in very 'poor health. Bie Mr. Elgin King of Omemee was a week end visitor. Mr. and Mrs, James Harding visited in Toronto on Monday and Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bradley, ofl (Port. Perry, visited with friends here on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs, Jos. Stockdale, of To- ranto,. were holiday . visitors. at- the | home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Clarke. Born--on Tuesday, August 28th, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Topping, | (nee Miss Dorothy Wright), of Osh- awa; a daughter. Mrs, Bounty left on Monday 4 for her home in England, after having spent |: the past twelve months in Burketon and Seagrave. --000-------- BLACKSTOCK Miss Emma Henders, of Janetville, | is a guest at the home of Miss F. Parr, Mrs. Robert Hamilton spent Tast week with relatives in Toronto, We are very sorry to learn of the serious illness of Mrs, Robt, McNally, but in near future hop = parents Mr. and Mrs. R Miss Bessie Fee, of Omemee, h with her grandparents, Mr. and Jos. Archer. Mrs. Meredith Thompson ronto, Lamb, of Lindsay, have returneq 'their respective homes. after hol 4 Mrs. John Latremoule and family, of Toronto, are visiting with Mr, and Mrs, John Carter, Miss Vera Forder, of Toronto, is Port Perry | In the evening the follows: Alice Growden. Paper race--Clifford Hyland and Annie Hamilton. ladies, won by. former. me, won by former. being tendered Mr. Castelle for his ity. Mrs. 'workers in the A.Y.P.A,, for making 'the picnic an enjoyable and suceeasful event, Mr, Hammel Cook: formerly of the Bowmanville High School staff, visited with Rev. and Mrs. P. G. Powell, just previous to his leaving for Stirling, 'where he has secured the splendid position of Principal of the Stirling High School. Messrs. John Smith, Thomas and a on, Mrs. M. Smith" and - spent Sunday at the Barton. Much credit is also due Rev. and " National Exhibition is beifig attended daily by large num- bers of interested spectators from our village. Mrs. Jas.: Malcolm and Marshall, and Mr."and Mrs. S. Jeffrey, spent Sunday with relatives in Torgnto. eligi AUCTION SALE OF 42 HORSES These horses are the property of Duncan Loggie, of Maple Creek, Sask, and will be sold on the farm of Walter Trull, two miles west of Myrtle, on Saturday, September 156th, 1928, at 1 p.m., rain or shine, without reserve. See bills for particulars and terms. Geo. Jackson & Son, Auctioneers. 'POST OFFICE TO BE PAINTED "< Mr.. Ed. Brooks has received the tract to paint. the outside of the y. Post OREN, -- 000---- } WANTED 5000 Chickens, Hens and Ducks within next two Aveeks: prices paid. ~'Wrife or phone to Turner, Port Perry, Phone 218. The undersigned will sell by Public Auction at lat 8, con 7, Reach Town- ship, 18 Agricultural horses. Sale at 1.30 p.m. on Saturday, September 8, 1928. 'Nothing unusual about this 'of course! "Oh, hello Jack! When aid you come to town? cheery voice of an old friend Dm ~] Song race=Billie Castele and Miss | Tug-of-war-- Blackstock v8. Scugog | i Tug-of-war-- Blackstock vs, Scugog, : A very pledsant and much enjoyed | afternoon-and evening were brought| to a close by a hearty vote of thanks | kind invitation and splendid hospital-| - Powell, who are enthusiastic} ighest | "AUCTION SALE OF HORSES] Veit W. F. Marquis, Auctiogieer. {Public School Prize Winners 1927 and 1928, on September 4th. A:T. C. M. and A. sept 20 ~The is paying 38c., Butter Fat. You ¢ and make more Mog ing your-cream to the A. GOODE & 0s, Office upstairs PORT PERRY HOUSE FOR Frame house, modern convenience Queen "NK . Port Pe; condition; Pla trees, smal reasonable ig plp to Norms Honey ft Pure Clover Honey. ply to Mrs. Fra lay loam, ! 'house wit] well and spring fencing. Mile and Half | or school--Iot 17, con; stone | Phone 199 r 3-1. 1. Entrance Prize on Board of Education, nation--Albert Cawker Board of Education. presented by Mrs, T. W. 4. General Proficiency the Princi (by revision) : FARM IMPLEMENTS A. G. Clark, of Seagrave, will open an implement shop in the Blong Block Lucile B. Leask Teacher of Piano; Vocal and Theory classes now forming for Fall term. Phone 241j Port Perry PORT PERRY CEE™ ¢ Hours 9 a.m. to 6p. : frame barn with in pase ply to R. Corner, RR.2, Marjorie Pyatt, presented by the 2. Entrance Prize on Dept. Examis, 3. History Prize--Clifford Ward, Hayden, (by revision)' presented by pal. b. 'Arithmetic. Prize Helena Boe, | 'presented 0.C. M. save labor ey by send- Six roomed frame house, hard and soft water, stable, henhouse, an acre of land, = Situated on Lilla 'street, Port Perry. Apply t6 Clifford 'Coulter, Port Perry. Phone 21 augd0 Hydro, HONEY FOR SALE Choice Clover Honey for sale; also comb foundation. Apply to John F. Gerrow, Bell Phone" 181, Port Perry. FARM FOR SALE Lot 18 Con. 9 Reach, 100 acres more or 'less, on main highway, 1 mile from Greenbank. Spring creek run- ~... |ning through property. Good build- = cg term work-- presented. by McLean. Prize--Alice 5k | Vote for the September ing, and in good state of cultivation. For full particulars ' ne, apply. hi ypu 0) oronto, at "Maple Crest", -- ee SHIRLEY Perry, in the County of Ontario, I Jivard Hand Ty, en of 0) do Re certify that Part List constitutes als Z visiting her. , entertained with a corn, oe rahmallow roast, asanit evening, W.N. en Vera N 5 | youngest daughter of Mri-and a i: [John Bowerman, of Port Perry, Ont. to John, eldest son of Mrs. and the late James Bratton, of Belfast, Ire- "land, Mr. and Mrs. Bratton will live in Port Perry for the time being. he 'Beauty Parlor rE _ Mrs. C. Bowerman's Beauty Parlor, OQIEARION oil be closed from September 5th to ; | the 24th. It will then be open every ly \ rise ugust 29, enty or sum- also her All The regular meeting of the Shirley Women's Institute will be held at the | home of Mrs. Francis White, on the afternoon of Tuesday, The program will Mrs, White. All ladies wel The _Community Aes come. School Chicken Pie Supper is to be held on 19th. Particulars later. VILLAGE OF PORT PERRY 3 Clerk of of the