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VG Fe (ITE ; Office first door east of Canadian Bank of Commerce, over the Observer Office . Office Phone 98 Residence 19] Port Perry, Ontario COMING--F. E. Luke, Optometrist, | Eyesight Specialist, at' Lawrences drug store, Port Perry, on Thursday, 'February 16th. Mrs. Bousfield, of MacGregor; Man, is visiting her daughter Mrs. Wesley Boynton. Mr. Frank Woodley, of Entrance, Alta., was in town on Sunday. The anuual meeting of the Women's Guild of the Church of the Ascension was held recently and the following officers were elected for th coming year: President, Mrs, Woods; Vice- President, Mrs. Turner; Sec'y, Mrs. Tinsley; Treas., Mrs. Orde. Very good reports were given for the year's work. The Women's Auxiliary of the Church of the Ascension held their annual meeting on Tuesday of last week. During the meeting election of officrs took place with the following results: President, Mrs. T. A. Nind; 1st Vice-President, Mrs. Wm. Cook; 2nd Vice-President, Mrs. G. A. Woods; Secretary, Mrs. W. C, Wilson; Treas, Miss Edith Brookes; Dorcas Sec'y, Mrs. W. Turner; asst, Mrs, Davidson. An Art Exhibit will be held at the Port Perry High School on the even- ing of February 10th, under the auspices of the Canadian Fine Art Juild. Original Oil, Water Colours, Prints and fine colour proofs of the work of leading Canadian Artists, will be on display. Mr. and Mrs. Newell and family, of Toronto, were visiting friends in Port Perry, one day last week. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Jos. R. Baird, is recovering and doing nicely after her recent illness, PINE GROVE CEMETERY COM- PANY ANNUAL MEETING A large number of shareholders of the Pine Grove Cemetery Company, met in the Town Hall, Port Perry on Monday, January 16th. The reports of the caretaker and the grounds} committee showed that much improve- ment was made during year in the ap- pearance of the Cemetery. The re- port of the auditors showed a very good financial standing. The directors of last year were re-elected and are-- J. T. Dobson, J. R. Baird, A. W. Allin, Wm. Jackson, Grant Christie, Thos. Graham, Geo. Rose, J. F. McClintock, T. J. Widden. J. T. Dobson was elected President, T. J. Widden, Sec'y- Treasurer. Grounds Committe are: Messrs. Allin, Dobson, Baird and Jackson Caretaker, L. Bond. BROWN---At Teignmouth, Devon, England, on Saturday, January 14th, 1933, John Brown, The late Mr. Brown was a brother of Rev. W. P. Brown, Port Perry; and father of Mrs. Hoppitt, of Devon, England. -- - UNIVERSITY EXTENTION LECTURES On Monday, January 23rd the second lecture will be given in the Parish Hall by N. A. Mackenzie, his subject will be--Canada's Position in International Affairs. Admission 26c. LAW OFFICE GREER & HUMPHREYS Barristers, Solicitors, ete. Money to Loan Office: McCaw Blk, Port Perry. Phone 264 Phone after hours: 8514 COMING ~ On January 19th EYESIGHT SPECIALIST Toronto will be at our store from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eyes examined and glasses fitted when necessary. No charge for examination. Now is the time to have that Watch, Clock, or Jewellery Repaired. I. R. BENTLEY JEWELLER and OPTOMETRIST HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY At the annual meeting of the Port Perry Horticultural Society the fol- lowing were elected: 'Hon, President--S., Farmer. President--Mr. Ed. Brookes Vice-President--Mr. W. H, Harris. 2nd Vice-President--Mrs, A. J. Davis Secretary-Treasurer--Miss Evelyn Alexander. Directors--Mrs, Geo. A. Rose, Mrs. N. Wilkinson, Wm. Turner, Geo. R. Davey, T.A. Blight, Mrs. G. D. Aird, Mrs. A. H. Rose, S. Farmer, Dr, J. B. Lundy, H. G. Hutcheson. Community Work Done by the Horti- cultural Society in 1932 Some $48.00 was the sum spent in clean-up work this last summer. The larger part of this sum was spent at the water front, where a most un- sightly piece was cleaned and levelled. This is one of the best pieces of work that has been undertaken by the So- ciety. It might be suggested that the Council be approached with a view to having them assist in retaining the neatness that has been secured and in extending 'the work as rapidly as may be possible. The main thing will be to see that the whole water front 1s not allowed to degenerate into its former untidiness. Another piece of work was the cleaning of the three-cornered piece of land near Mr. McMillan's property, bounded by the Avenue, Scugog and Lilla streets. This is another place where a piece of work has been begun that should be continued. Of course, the heavier part of the expense has now been met. The main thing now is to keep these two pieces of pro- perty in good condition. MISSIONARY MEETING The W. M. 8S. of the United Church held their regular meeting for Jan- uary in the S. S. Room of the Church, on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 11th, with the President, Mrs. Farmer in the chair, The list of officers previously elected was read out and some adjustments made, Mrs. (Dr.) Peterson agreed to take charge of the C. G. I. T. Delegates were named to attend the annual meeting of the Oshawa Presbyterial of the W.M.S: to be held at Columbus on January 18th. Mrs. Walker then took charge of the meeting. Mrs. Franklin read the Devotional Leaflet. The third chapter of the Study Book was reviewed by means of questions and answers read by various members. The result of this was that a great many more than usual took an active part in the pro- gram. Another enjoyable feature was the | singing by Mrs. D. Carnegie of an old favorite hymn. O. R. Rusk, Opt.D.| pm. ~ Sunday School at the usual Pr hour of 1.45. The Trustee Board of the Church held a very successful business meet- ing on Monday afternoon. Because of members of the Board moving away, it was necessary to appoint two new trustees. Messrs. Ed. Moles and Roy Thompson were added to the list. Mr. Roy Thomp was appointed secretary and Mrs, Tordiff was ap- inted organist and choirl Mr. and Mrs. David Ross, last Sun-~ day, celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary at their home here. Their guests included their family, Mr, and Mrs. L. L. Ross and farily, Prospect; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ross, Brooklin; and many friends and neighbours called. Mr, Adams, who has been relieving Mr. Cross, at the C.P.R. Station since last Thursday, left on Tuesday for another similar occasion. Mrs. T. R. Price, on Monday, en- gaged Mr. Chas. Pilkey with his trucks, and had all her household effects moved from the C.P.R. Station across the highway to the north half of the double house which belongs to Mr. Thompson, of Toronto, where she and the family intend staying un- til the end of the school term in June. Mr, Cross, who is the new caretaker of the C.P.R. Station, with his wife and family, moved into the station on Tuesday. We welcome Mr, and Mrs. Cross and family to our community. Mr. T. R, Price, of Cobourg, was a vistors to his home here on Tuesday. Mrs. Johnston, with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Houston, of Toronto, were Sun- day guests of Mr. and Mrs, Jas. E. Beacock. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Hurlbut, of Gananoque, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. L. Tordiff. Mrs. Leury was a business visitor to Pickering on Tuesday. - We are sorry to report that Mrs. Roy Thompson, is suffering from a bad attack of Tonsilitis. The Community Club are holding a euchre and dance in the Community Hall, on Friday, January 20th. The proceeds are for the benefit of relief work to the unemployed of East Whitby Township. Special prizes are given and will be donated afterwards to the relief work. A good attend- ance is hoped for. On the evening of January 25th, the Willing Workers' Class are holding a fowl supper, and concert to be given by Whitby talent. A moderate charge is being made--30c. and 15c¢., so all can come and have a good time. Everybody welcome. PORT PERRY UNITED CHURCH Sunday, January 22nd-- 11 am~--"Why the Church?" 2.30 p.m.--Sunday School. 7 pm.~--""The Self-made Fool" January 26th; at 8 p.m.--The annual congregational meeting, Prince Albert 1.45 p.m.--Sunday School. 3 p.m.--The Oxford Group Move- ment. gregational meeting. BASKETBALL GAME Port Perry vs. Uxbridge Thursday, January the twelfth, will long be remembered in Port Perry High School. On that day, the Ux- bridge girls came to Port Perry con- fident of an easy victory. But «the P. P. H. 8. girls had a surprise in store for them, and played such a hard and fast game-that the final score was 80-2 in favour of Port Perry. May this be only the beginning of the The meeting closed with prayer. and district to this Superior 8 Genuine © | Scotch Anthracite: 'We wish to call the attention of the Citizens of Port Perry ; Glasgo District in ig i Re i Tine in, the Ww , and is ex basketball team's The problem now n Hydro consumers is how to double consumption as Suc be made available for many purposes in the home, in commerce and January 25th, at 8 p.m.--Annual Con- per tion as well as our former or far 1t is plain that dot pe plus cost of delivery, is boilers, for from $6 presumably to be placed on consumers. It is being alve: crease of rates to these st ne This, without a doubt would d mean 4 decrease ) further increase in rates and Sicuate, te, almost immediate] .". destruction of Hydro--a great victory or private power com- panies. : The table compiled by Mr. G. J, Mickler, of the H. E P. ¢.} no Sales Dept., and published in the Septe mber figures are taken from Table No. IV, page 291: Year Average © Avi per k. w. h. be of bill o monthly most cosy probe Feb 1914 .........5.08 cts. $1.06 ZL kw. hm]ikit is considered of value per 1920 Roe) '256 sie. : 1.15 44.6 k.w. hrs. e wie abut eere whe Cis, ¥: 1930 .....u...161cts. 209° + 180.1 'kw. hrs] deemed advi 1981 «o.oo... 159 cts. 2.12 133.0 kw. hrs. 5-1 suggested, Thus it will be seen that reducing the cost per k.w. hour from In any case t 5.08 cents in 1914 to 1.59 cents in 1981 resulted in increasing the| to co-operate with other similar bodies along these lines. THE AYLMER PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, monthly bill from $1.06 in 1914 to $2.12 (exactly double) inl 1931, and the average monthly consumption from 21 k.w. hours in 1914 to 183 k.w. hours in 1931, or six and one half times as much. It is easy to understand what would happen to Hydro if we would re- trace the steps as shown in the tables, by increasing our rates. The doom of Hydro would be sealed. To meet this situation the Aylmer Public Utilities Commission] has formulated a resolution, a copy of which is appended. It is aimed to continue present rates until present: revenues throughout the Province have been earned and then create a new demand for mbes si Rr SEA dL LTO the NELSON ST ORE. _ We are open for business, and welcome our customers to our new and better quarters. % the large power consumers. This would be a orm: low rate throughout the Province. The effect of this on Hydro consumption may be snderetood by further reference to the tables above referred to. Power would on the farm that at present rates cannot even be considered. The cost for administration and distribution oe vie p new power should be low. In this Resolution helt: are of course tentative. PORT PERRY DOMINION STORE ALIX. GILBOORD, Proprietor Whereas the Hydro Electric Commission of Ontario are com- mitted to the purchase of large blocks of Power, for which, , present rates to Consumers there is not sufficient demand to ab- Bulle 15 { Lowes he best lighted in the world, vincing evidence of the truth of this statement. The following] 11 Sac the hie inthe w sg gl the rates would ih it on to. ft deste - But ho 4 the HE.P.C. Perhaps a Xprosel 984 kw. hrs | Commissioners 5% 10 consider the disposal of To DE may Probably worthwhile amendments to the Resolution Hay be be ether with other means of putting power to work. e Aylmer Public Utilities Commission will be glad 8 sorb said Power. br ~. mcrcn And whereas this power is being sold to Consumers at great loss, which loss must be borne hy the er of the Coe sumers, And whereas, while it is of great importance that this excess Power be disposed of, it is algo vital that it be not sold Tea less than cost, namely, $15. 00 per h.p., and also that present revenues shall be continued. " And whereas all preceding reductions of Hydro rates have been followed by increased consumpti ton It is therefore resolved by the Aylmer Public Utilities Com- mission that the Ontario Hydro Ae Power Commission be re- spectfully recommended to so amend Hydro rates that present revenues shall be assured, and excess Power shall be made available to all classes of Consumers at the lowest possible rate, and that said amendment shall be as follows, namely: 1. DOMESTIC SERVICE-- (A) 2 Wire Service--For the first 60 k.w. hours the rate to be as at present. For the next 150 k.w. hours the rate to be the pre- Sent second rate. For all additional Power 'the rate to be .33 cents W. (B) 8 Wire Service--For the first 60 k.w. hours the rate to be the present rate. For the next 350 k.w. hours the rate to be the present second rate. For all additional Power the rate to bé 33 cents per k.w. hour. 2. COMMERCIAL SERVICE-- : For the first 100 k.w. hours per mon the rate to be the| present first rate. For the next 100 k.w. hours per month the rate to be the present second rate. For all addi 'to be .33 cents per k.w. The sate 3. RURAL SERVICE-- : : >, x, Class 'k.w. hr. per