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| i w Mrs. W. Parrinder, of Brooklin, staying at Mr. W. Grahams, Seeding operations are quite general and farmers claim the land is working up splendidly, * fx Prospect League visited the local League on Tuesday night, when a spledid time was enjoyed by all. Ea Innes Grant and family attend- the funeral of the former's brother-|| in-law, at Port Whitby, last week. There was a large attendance at the final meeting of the Community Club on Friday night, when thirty tables played progressive euchre. Special prizes were won by Mrs. Will Hopkins, Miss Hilda Hopkins, Mr; Ernie Jones and Mr. Alf. Gillon. After lunch was served the floor was cleared and danc. ing was enjoyed to the strains of an Orchestra from Havelock. Mrs, Frank Brown's surplus sale on Friday drew a good crowd, Auctioneer Wm. Maw of Whitby was in charge and bidding was fair considering the Poot | markets generally, 'Myrtle | Station Remember the play "Cyclone Sally" to be held in Myrtle Town Hall on Friday, April 29th, at 8 p.m., given by Seagrave Young People. Everybody come and have a good time. Music between acts and the usual entrance fees will be charged. 5 On Wednesday April 20th, the late Mr. Robert Annon passed away at the home of his niece, Mrs. Roy Percy, where he has been under Dr. John Moore's care for some time. On Sat- urday the funeral service was conduet- ed by Rev. Mr. Totton. After a short service at the house, funeral proceeded to Dunbarton Cemetery where inter- ment took place, after an appropiate 'day with relatives in Toronto. f ~~ A few from here attended a secial 'evening at Valentia on Friday evening. The Women's Association met at| spoke in She fom of Mrs. Fred Western ou fe was spent in quilting. Tickets were pi for the order of the meetings for the next year. Plans were also made for our Anniversary which is to be held on May 22 and 24. A dainty lunch was served by the hostesses and a suciui time spent by all. A number of the men gathered at the church on Friday morning and sawed the wood 'which they drew a short time ago. A large number of the pupils and ex-pupils of the Little Britain Con- tinuation school attended the crokinole party at the school on Friday even- ing. Miss Annie Johnstoi of Lindsay spent the week end with her father Mr. Samuel Smitheram. SEAGRAVE The weekly Tuesday evening League meeting was: held in the Sunday School room with the president in the chair. Meeting opened with devoti al period. The topic Christian Citzen- ship waspresented by Rev. Mr. Green. A very interesting address was given and enjoyed, hymn and benedication closed the meeting The April meeting of the Woman's Association met in the Sunday School room on Wednesday afternoon, with the president Mrs. J. Shunk presiding. The meeting opened with a hymn, fol- lowed by prayer, by Mrs. Green. The ice was held in the Church there. i was a former resident of ickering and leaves to mourn his loss two daughters, four brothers and a sister, and their families, to whom we express our sympathy. Miss Martha Waring, who has been visiting the Simkin family for some- time, has returned to her sister's home in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Moles of Myrtle spent Sunday at the "home of Mr. Robert Moles of Ashburn. Miss Effie Graham of Claremont spent the week end at her home near here. Miss Helen Claughton of Bowman- ville, a former Myrtle girl, surprised here friends here by given them a call on Sunday. Miss Doris Simkin spent the week end with Toronto friends. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dickson, of Toronto spent Sunday-with friends and relatives here. Mr. Leonard Hamlet who has been residing at Mr. Joseph Simkin's for some time returned last Sunday to his home in Toronto. ; Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Annon on the occasion of their recent marriage in Toronto, where they are residing. The Young People's Society gave a very interesting and amusing program last Tuesday, when they put on "The ; Trial", Rev. Mr. Totton made a k 0 sedate judge. complainent Miss Vance was suing defendant Joe Sim- kin for "Breach of Promise", The two lawyers, Leonard Hamlet and Frank Manderson acted their parts exceedingly well and made much amusement with their questions and | cross questions. Wintnesses the case were Harry Buggs, Ross Broom, president led in reponsive Bible read- ing. Minutes read and adopted. 17 members answered the roll call, 2 vis- itors were present. , Many items of busi were tr ted, in which a pancake social was planned for Wed- nesady evening of this week. The quilting of a quilt was also the work of the afternoon. Meeting closed with hymn and the Lord's prayer in unison. Lunch was served and a social time was spent. Mr. and Mrs. E. Scott and family, of Toronto, visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. Harding on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Tremeer of Salem Mr. and Mrs, W. Harding and family of Toronto, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Short on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Moase of Little Britain, visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heatley on Sunday. Mr, M. Stone a business visitor to Toronto on Monday, Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Short visited in Toronto a couple of days last week. Miss Alma Frise of Gamebridge spent the week end with her parents. Mr. A. Shunk accompanied by his sister, Miss A. Shunk and neice Miss Hattie Shunk of Prince Albert visiting Mr. and Mrs, J. Shunk on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. A. Snyder, Clifford and Mr. Jake Snyder of Toronto, spent the weekend with friends, 'Mrs. C. Baer of Stouffville visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A Orchard, e visit of Mr, olin Hal to Port y was much enjoyed by members Horticultural Society. Mr. Hall the Parish Hall of the Church Ascension, on the subject-- of and Lilies" last Wednesday evening. His talk had a very great practical value to flower growers, and was illustrated by many beautiful colored slides. The information given by Mr, Hall was worth many dollars to those who have practical garden problems to meet. For the treatment of thrip in gladiolus, Mr, Hall advises the use of naphthaline in the form of moth balls. The corms should be placed in an airtight box with the moth balls in the bottom of the box and the corms above them. After putting an air- tight cover on the box, the corms should be fumigated in this manner for 24 hours. Moth balls may also be placed in the earth where the glad- iolus are planted. A pleaging musical program was given by Miss Hazel Cockburn and Miss Vera Miller. Arrangements are being made to have Mr. Hall come to Port Perry to give expert advice to gardeners. If you are interested phone Miss Alex- "| ander at 24. GREENBANK Mr. and Mrs. Snodden, Mr. and Mrs. John Howsam, spent last Friday even- ing at the home of Mr. T. Snodden, near Sunderland. Mrs. Clarence Brown, Whitby, at the home of Mr. T. Brown last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. Hughes, Elva Hewett and Dorothy Real, Toronto, at the home of Richard Real, on Sunday. Mr. Robert Wells, Niagara Falls, Y., spent the week end at the home of Mr. Harry Hickman. Mr. and Mrs. John Beare and Mr. and Mrs. Fleetwood Beare were iu Toronto on Sunday. Mr. Theo. Cragg spent two days last week in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs, W. Phoenix, Miss F. E, Phoenix, Mrs, Blair and Miss Blair, attended the meeting of the Horti- cultural Society, at Port Perry, on Wednesday evening last, Rev. Mr, Partridge, and Mrs. Part- ridge, Migs M. A. Blair, were in Beaverton on Thursday attending the annual meeting of the W.M.§, of the Lindsay Presbytery. Mr. Russel Burns moved to Brock on Monday, Mr. Cuyler Whitter is moving into the house vacated by Mr. Burns, ' Mr, and Mrs. Tyson Lee, Mr, and Mrs, Geo, Till, were in Sunderland on Monday attending the funeral of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs, §, Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson have gone to Bloomington to live with Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot Brown for the summer. Mrs, Walker from the West is visit. ing her sister Mrs, Partridge. Mr. and Mrs. T. Sharp, Miss Mar- Jjorie Phoenir, | in Tesuhio on Tuesday. Voi ae el bo will be much appreciated Ashes and dean earth can be use- fully employed at this new dumping place. Please instruct the person who carts away your refuse to co-operate with the town in building a beauty spot at the Lake front rather than littering one of our front doors in a disgraceful manner. Beauty is an asset to Port Perry. . Going to London In a short time Port Perry will lose Dr, G. 8. Jeffrey and his family. They are going to London, Ontario, where Dr, Jeffrey has taken a position on the staff of the Sanitorium. We are very sorry to lose this estimable family. Dr. Jeffrey has won the high- est respect of the people of 'Port Perry. Not only has he proven him: self a good physician, but he has been a good citizen, ever ready to forward what was for the welfare of the com- munity, Our people wish the doctcr and his family every happiness and prosperity. Should they return to Port Perry at any time, they will be sure of a hearty welcome. Strand Theatre, Uxbridge. See Marie Dressler and Polly Moran in "POLITICS" at the Strand Theatre, Uxbridge, (this week) Thursday, Fri- day and Saturday. LADIES! be on hand to get a piece of china. Regular Prices 25¢ and 15¢c. LIE a The Strand Theatre, Uxbridge will be open every night, commencing May 2nd with the latest all-talking pictures * * x Wednesday and Friday nights will be "dinnerware nights" at the Strand. Ladies be on hand May 4th and receive your lovely piece of dinnerware free and see "Sin Takes a Holiday" an all- talking feature. See Constance ' Bennett in "SIN TAKES A HOLIDAY" greater than "Common Clay". Beautiful, faseinat- ing, she loved and was loved by many men except--her husband! How she N.{ out-smarted him is revealed in a spicy comedy of love, intrigue and jealousy, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. MANCHESTER Mr. and Mrs, Frank Lamb nave gone to Lindsay to spent a few weeks with their sons. Mr. and Mrs. Lee of Toronto, visit- ed with Mr, and Mrs, James Masters. Mrs. T. Smith has returned home to Blackstock, after a week's visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Lamb. Mr. Elwood Crosier has taken a position with Mr. Tuffs, of Port Perry. Mr. Nickles, of Kirkfield, visited his sisters, Mrs, Flewell and Miss Nickles, on Sunday, Mr, and Mrs. Gibner visited with Mr, and Mrs. Joe Flewell, on Sunday. The play given in the hall by the Greenwood Young People was a splen- did success, Glad to report Mrs. John Masters able to be around again, Mr. and Mrs. F. Way, of Toronto, and children, and Miss Winnie Way, visited with Miss Annie Rees. The Mothers' Day service will be held on Sunday, May 8th. A program is being prepared. Cleaning Up The Horticultural gr has had 'some cleaning work done at the Lake Front, south of the Reesor coal sheds. unsightly junk piles have been + W.M.8. SECTIONAL MEETING The Sectional Meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church, will be held in Port Perry, on the morning and afternoon of Wednesday, May 4th. The prin- cipal speaker will be Miss De Wolf, a returned missionary. All ladies are invited to attend the sessions. Dinner and tea will be served for the visiting delegates. SOUTH ONT. SUNDAY SCHOOL SOFTBALL LEAGUE NEWS The first meeting of the League was held in the basement of the Brooklin United Church, on Monday evening, --- the ® 1532 sean: The following offers ware lected - opm per year in advance The next ¢ will be held in pretty Brooklin United Church on Monday cleaned up, and we Hope it wil | stay clean. evening, May 2nd. : ; All clubs who wish to play in the league this season are asked to have their entries in at this meeting as groups and schedules will be arranged. An entry fee of $2.00 must accun.- pany each application, $1.00 of which will be refunded at the end of the season, to each club playing all their schedule games. Each club is requested to have a representative at the meeting, as ahy changes in rules and regulations will be made then, each club having one vote. UTICA Don't forget the play "S hi Robt. Archer and Mr. Major of the Bank staff, spent the week end in To- ronto. Dr. C. E. Whittaker, Mrs. R. Ma- hood, Mrs. W. Crawford and Miss F. Fair, were in Lindsay last week at- tending the Annual Deanery Sunday School Co ion. A very p and profitable time was spent. We are sorry to report that Mr. John Edwards met with an accident on near Nestleton. He was taken to the Bowmanville Hospital where X-Rays are being taken to determine the ex- tent of his injuries. The Brown Comedy Medicine Troupe gave a couple of evening entertain- ments in the Township Hall last week. From here they went to Pontypool. On Sunday morning at the United Lane" in Memory Hall, on Friday evening, April 20th. Mr. Embury, of Greenbank, . with Mr. and Mrs. Kendall one evening lust week. Mr. and Mrs, M. Winters, Oshawa, with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hortop, on Sunday. Mrs. J. Ackney spent the week end in Toronto. Mrs. Denny will have charge of the Mothers' Day Services. Mrs. Bert Beverley is in Toronto hospital. We hope to see her home again soon. A number from here attended the shower held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Simpson in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Skerratt. Mrs. H. Walker visited at the par- sonage, Epsom, on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Fred Ackney has gone to To- ronto to work with the Jupp Con- struction Co. Pleased to say Mrs. Harlam Wagg is improving so well that she may he able to leave the hospital some day this week. We exepct to have Mr. West of Ashburn speak at the United Church next Sunday afterncon, BLACKSTOCK Miss Agnes Whittaker returned home on Saturday evening after a very pleasant visit with her friends in Penetanguishene. The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church was held at the home of Mrs. N, 8S. McNally, on Wednesday afternoon, the 13th. The meeting opened with devotional exercises con- ducted by the president Mrs. (Rev.) F. W. Newell. The business session followed during which arrangements were made for the Eastern Sectional meeting of the Oshawa Presbyterial, which will be held in Blackstock, on May 5th, at 9.30 am. Miss De Wolf, of the Oriental work in Vancouver, will be the speaker. At the afternoon session a cordial invitation is extended to all ladies to be present. Following the business session the program in charge of Mrs. J. A. John- ston's group was given as follows: A vocal duet by Mrs. J. J. Jobb and Mrs. Ernest Larmer; a piano solo by Miss Verna McNally; a vocal solo by Miss Marion Hill; a short report of the Ontario Prohibition Union Con- vention which was held in Toronto and the Study Book Chapter by Mrs. F. Stinson. Lunch was served and a social time spent. On Saturday evening, April 16th, Mrs. John Marlow entertained a num- ber of young people in honour of her daughter Marjorie and friend Miss Margaret Beevus, both of Toronto. A dainty lunch was served and an en- joyable time spent. Sunday visitors were: Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Stinson, Sr., of Lotus, with Mr. and Mrs. Lorn Griffin; Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Mountjoy, with Mr. and Mrs. Osmond Wright; Miss Emma Rut- ledge with Miss Grace Mountjoy. Mr. John Rutledge and friend of Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Mc- Nally. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ferguson and Merle, of Bowmanville, with Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Hill. Our congratulations are extended to two former Blackstock boys. Messrs. Clarence H. Ferguson, B.A., and F, Merrill Ferguson, B.A, on securing Proficiency Scholarships, ac- cording to the report of the Senate of Victoria University and the Counlil of Emmanuel College. Bui to the continued illness of W. Newell, the Sunday ser- x taken as follows: Cadmus on by Mr. Merrill Fergu- anville; and Black- ie Beach, of Ennis. ween. 4 Ln Bally an Church Sunday School a very pleasing missionary dialogue was given by four little girls, viz. Misses Helen Van- Camp, Kathleen Taylor, Gwennyth Marlow and Verna McNally. Mr. Wallace Pascoe, of Brussells, visited at the home of Smith Bros. re- cently. The deep sympath of the many Blackstock friends of Mrs. James Beacock, of Myrtle, is extended to her in the death of her brother General John Hughes, of Bowmanville, on Wednesday, April 13th. A very im- pressive Military funeral was accorded him on Saturday, the 16th, at Orono. Mr. A. L. Bailey is driving a new Essex these days. Miss Florrie Parr is visiting with friends in Toronto. Miss Eva Parr of Toronto spent the week end with her parents Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Parr, SCUGOG Next Sunday is the beginning of Sunday School in the morning at 10.30 at the Centre. Mrs. W. Milner and Mrs. H. Hayes visited friends in Toronto last week. Mr. N. Aldred and Mr. W. Hadley, of Toronto, were week end guests of Mr, and Mrs. H. Williams. Mr. J. A. Sweetman visited his brother, Mr. George Sweetman in To- ronto, one day last week, who is un- der the doctor's care and is very ill. We wish him a speedy recovery. We are all very much disappointed that we cannot catch mudcats this spring. They taste better now than in July, and anyway the farmers are too busy to catch them then. Probably if a tax could be collected, they would let us have them. We are pleased to announce that Miss Myrtle ' Sweetman has been awarded a two weeks' course at the Macdonald College, Guelph, having been one of ten girls in the Province of Ontario to win in an essay con- test. The course began on April 25th. We hope that more of our farm girls will take advantage of these cooking classes and judging competitions pro- vided by the Department of Agri- culture. Several of the farmers made a start on the land last week and got seeding on the way. Mr. Stewart Mark has bought Mr. C. Daniel's car. Mr. A. McKenzie has moved on the farm just vacated by Mr. W. Mark. Mr. Orr Jeffrey has bought the lovely black team of horses that Mr. M. Letcher used to own. The pathmasters have been busy dragging the roads which are drying up very fast, and are in good shape except the grade in front of Mr. F. Gerrow's, where a few cars got stuck last week. Mr. Jack Hyde and Mr. William Cole are busy organizing a football team at the Head. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and family of Uxbridge were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. Reader. Mr. Milton Demera was the guests of his friend Donald Crozier on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. S. Sweetman and baby Elenor were guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. Carter, on Sunday. Mrs. Alex. Martyn and Inez visited her cousin Mrs. D. Hope one day last week. Miss Helen Carter spent a few days with friends in Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Williams and little Elva, visited their aunt Mrs. J. A. Sweetman, one day last week. Mr. W. Jeffrey, son Orr, Mr. C. Hardy and Mr, J, Aldred, attended a sale of horses in Oshawa last week. Mrs, O'Brien, of Toronto, visited her daughter Mrs. H. Williams, recently, Mr. and Mrs. W. Nott and family, Ai and T. Smith L Batley | were guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. Ger- : Mrs. Jom Marlow and Daris, Mrs. row, on Sunday. i Mr. and Mrs, G. Owen, of Port Perry, and Miss Olive Gerrow, of Toronto, Saturday last, while sawing lumber} Mr. and Mrs, Porter and daughter, and Miss Inez Fralick, of Janetville, 'were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Fra- lick, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. Stephenson and children, and Miss Marjorie Milner, of Unionville, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, J. Milner. Mr. and Mrs. ,C. Fralick visited in Oshawa recently. Mr. Gordon Jeffrey of Oshawa, visited his parents on Sunday. A number of our young men motored to Brooklin to attend a meet- ing concerning the baseball league. Mr, J. Aldred of Toronto, visited his brother Mr, J. Aldred, on Sunday. Mrs. W. Wannamaker has returned to her home after visiting with rela- tives during the winter, Mr. Stanley Hadley and his sister Mrs. N. Aldred, of Toronto, were call- ing on friends here recently. 1.O.D.E. The monthly 'meeting of Scugog Chapter will be held in the rooms of the Order on Monday, May 2nd, at 8 p.m. Report of annual meeting will be given. Members are requested to be present. Prince Albert Mrs. T. Turner, who has spent the winter months with her daughter, has returned home here, Mr. McMillan, of Northern Ontario, is visiting his mother, Mrs. John Foley. Mrs. Watson, of Toronto, and Mrs. James Warren, of Oshawa, were re- cent visitors of Mrs. John Warren. Mrs, Williams, who has been on the sick list is much improved in health. Mrs. Greaves, who spent part of the winter in Toronto, is home again. We are sorry to report the serious illness of Mrs, Sellers, who is suffer- ing from a severe attack of bron- chitis. Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Jonas Smith, Mrs. T. Dobson, Mrs. John Warren, are on the sick list. We trust the warm weather will bring health to these ladies. Mrs. E. Lyle, who has been with friends in Stouffville, since the death of Mr, Lyle, is home again. Mr. Bruce Snelgrove is busy at paper-hanging these days. Mrs. Plum, who has been ill for some time, is also on the road to re- covery. Wins Scholarship TEN GIRLS IN THE PROVINCE ARE AWARDED TWO WEEKS AT MACDONALD COLLEGE Miss Myrtle Sweetman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Sweetman, of Scugog, having been one of the five high girls in the Ontario County Judg- ing Competitions was awarded a trip to the Royal Winter Fair, with two hundred and sixty winners from every part of the province. Subsequently these girls were required to write essays on the subject "The Farm Girls of Ontario at the Royal Winter Fair", and a short course at Guelph was the prize given for the ten best essays on that subject. We are pleased Miss Myrtle Sweetman won this distine- tion, her essay having been judged one of the ten best. Strand Theatre, Uxbridge. Don't fail to see "POLITICS" at the Strand Theatre, Uxbridge, on Thurs- day, Friday, and Saturday, April 28, 29, 30. (this week.) Platform laughs for everybody. Blues will be chased right out of sight. Thrills and ro- mance galore. Regular prices 25c. and 16c¢: Coming soon--*"Squaw Man", "The Champ" "Pardon Us" and others. Now open every night, with Wed- nesday and Friday giving free china to every adult lady attending. He married to escape trouble. She married to escape poverty. But neither could escape Love. In "Sin Takes a Holiday" at Strand Theatre, Uxbridge, May 2,.3 and 4. He married his wife as a protection against love--then discovered he did not want protection. Strand Theatre, Uxbridge, in "SIN TAKES A HOLI- DAY.™: :.. y PASTURE Pasture for a few cattle is avail- able. Phone 1u2 rl,