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~ Ce jr was a leading figure. Li $1.50 por year in advance 'S cents singly copy' | Watch your label; it tells when your Sl EB w, 3 A RT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONT, THURSDAY, MARCH 16th, 1034 Lr] SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher -- a - -¢ Scores a Great Success. Two Fine Audiences Enthusiastic in Praise. Local plays have the advantage of sympathetic public interest; but the actors must make good, or the criticism may become quite frank. Evidently the public demand for good acting was well met in the presentation of "The Red-Headed Stepchild," for the second night audience was larger than that of the first night-- a practical illustration of the adage: *'The proof of the pudding is in the eating." The play possesses many elements of interest. The plot is unusual. Cowboy atmosphere in an aristocratic Chicago home created many novel situations, and gave ample scope for comparing the virtues and vices fostered by ranch and city life. Seriousness and laughter walk hand in hand through the play. When the "butler" (Mr, 'Hutcheson)--the embodiment of formality--finally earns a dollar by "cracking a smile,"' it is a distinct triumph by Western naturalness over Eastern artificiality The "Stepchild" (Miss Grace Davis) had a difficult part to play, and did it splendidly. One might go further and add that it would have been hard to find anyone who could take the part as well. The "catty" parts taken by the "'gociety"' maidens and matrons, were worthy of the inner circle of Palm Beach or Newport. There were several of these. "society" ladies--Mrs.. Woodruff, Miss Dorothy O'Neill; Mrs. Emory Scott, Miss Marian' Farmer; Lucia Russell, the daughter of the house, Miss Mary Smallman; Ethel Ashley, Miss Norene Cawker; Lucile Christy, Miss Audrey Balfour, It was fortunate that the 'Stepchild' was '"'red-headed"' or that aggregation would have frozen her entirely. Adding zest to the play was that gushing young thing--Flora Farnum (Miss Agnes Gooderham) who wag willing-to elope at a moment's notice with Dudley, the Russell heir. "was a treat to see Tom Harris make himself at home as Dudley Russell. It He was so thoroughly comfortable in these surroundings that he was willing to "slow down to fifty miles an hour" and eat a dish of chop suey if need be. One could hardly blame 'George Garrison' [Grant Robertson] for being a bit nervous when he pro- poses to Bess; but it is comforting to know that he was accepted. "Mrs. Russell" (Miss Dorothy Balfour) carried through the difficult part of hostess gracefully so far as her guests were concerned. "Bess,'"' her stepchild, was hard to manage, and harder to understand; but she apologized handsomely when she found that the rough diamond had proved to be a real gem. tained the character of a harrassed was able to solve his problems. The acting throughout the play was g el "Mr. Russell" (Mr. Lawrenee) sus- father well. Everybody was happy when *'Bess" ood. All the characters were so sultable that the acting was given that air of naturalness that is so much appreciated by the audience. : The play itself was wholesom --_ e and clean, and will be remembered with pleasure, A good start has been made toward the remodelling of the town hall stage. It a pleasure to learn that the 1.0.D.E. have contributed $25.00 toward this project. "Further contributions from any interested citizens will be gratefully received by Mr. Mansell Gerrow, the Treasurer of the Committee. Mr. Brookes has made a good start in the renovation of the stage; and the Committee are anxious to have the work completed as soon as possible. The play will likely be repeated at a later date, Mention must be made of Miss Eunice Harris, Mrs. Z. M. Jackson, and Mrs. L "Bentley for their valuable help as directors. The Clover Leaf Trio--Messrs. Stor: ey Beare, Charley Heartfield, and B. M. McDonald--sang pleasing vocal selections between the Acts. Mr. Grant Kilpatrick at the piano. ~ OSHAW/ PORT Perry on Monday evening "check. : the return grme, Port boys would win. AWA WINS FROM PERRY Oshawa High School hockey team came out to Port to play a friendly game with thé boys from Port Perry High School. They proved to be expert players and won the game with a score of 12-7. It was a good, clean game, and Port boys put up a stiff fight to keep their opponents in On Tuesday afternoon our boys went to Oshawa for Of course it wasn't expected that They didn't, 20 to 8 in favor of Oshawa. The score was BLACKSTOCK The March meeting of the Victorian Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. F. A. Bailey with an attendance of 456 members and visit- ors. The roll call was answered with an "Irish Joke". Letters of grateful appreciation and thanks for fruit sent Lo the sick were read. The busi- ness for the afternoon was then dealt with at the close of which the follow- ing program was given: A reading py Miss Grace Mountjoy, "Biddy's Troubles"; a piano solo by Rev, Mrs, Newell, a reading by Mrs. Foster Ferguson, "A Health Article on Ap- pendicitis".. Mrs. Ferguson said she chose this subject because on so many recent cases of appendicitis, wrong things had been done by members in the home in the hope of relieving the sufferer, and in their mistaken kind- ness often rendered it difficult and sometimes impossible for a doctor to perform a successful operation. Mrs, A. L. Bailey read a paper entitled, "Citieznship" which had been pre- pared by Mrs. S. Dawson of Windsor, and Miss Margaret Swain conducted a «pat" contest. Lunch was served by with Mrs. Leith Byers as convener. Mrs. Jas. Strong and her sister Mrs. S. Robertson, were in Toronto on Monday, March bth, attending the celebration of the Golden Wedding Anniversary of their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. W. Bray. Miss Frances Mountjoy fs in To- ronto with Mrs. Jas, Marlow, who is not progressing after her recent ill- ness as favorably as we would wish to see her. The meeting of the young people of "| the . United Church on Wednesday evening last was- in charge of Miss Eva Brown. - The topic was taken by Mrs. C. Marlow and.the programme consisted of 'a reading by Miss Lulu Wright, "Half Mast", and a piano solo by Mr. E. Eckle. Lenten Service on Wednesday even- ing last was held at the home of Mrs. GENERAL ACCOUNT Current: Assets, December 31, 1933 Petty Cash «$20.00 Accts, receivable (since paid) 67:60 Vansickler Estate (in suit) .. 122.00 Tax arrears in County Treas. hands ic iieivveednnannns 3442.68 Collector's Roll, 1088, un- collected ....vviiievnns ... 6070.81 Cash in bank , Dec. 81, 1933 1366.97 $11,088.36 Current Liabilities 'Water Works Dept, funds in ~ hands of Corp. .........n. Coupons due in 1988 ........ (Paid in January) Transient Traders' Licenses .. (Contingent Liability 'only) Liquid surplus before allowing for bad debts .:.......... 7897.76 ; : $11,088.36 NOTE--The. funds of the Water Works Department, amounting to $28756/19, are deposited with general 80.98 corporation funds. Cash in bank on Dec, 81,1933, was $1365.97. This is equivalent to a credit balance of Water Works of $2876.19, and an overdraft at general account of $1509.22, giving a net credit bank balance as shown above of $1366.97, It is very encouraging to see that Port Perry has reduced its floating debt as well as its fixed debt at a time when many municipalities are de- faulting on their debentures both as to interest and principal. The bonds of some large American cities are selling --we are told--at ten cents on the dollar, while Port Perry recently sold a 4% % issue at par. We have asked the auditor to ana- lyze the above statement and reduce it to a few lines so that the man on the street may understand. The auditor has obliged us by reducing it to.one line as follows,--add the petty cash, the Accounts Receivable (which are row paid) the Vansickler Estate = "Town Finances in Good Condition (Judgment has been obtained for this) to the cash in bank, and you get~a total of $1675.47. Deduct from this the coupon (which was paid a few days later) and the Transient Traders Licenses (which are really 1934 takes paid in advance) and you still have $1261.06 cash left. But you owe the waterworks $2875.19 and if you pay them off by a cheque it will take all your money and leave you overdrawn at the bank $1614.13, To meet this you will have arrears of in County Treasurer's hands) $9512.89. taxes (add 1933 roll. to taxes After $1614.13 of these taxes have been collected the town will be abso- lutely clear of floating debt and will still have tax arrears amounting to $7808.76, a large percentage of which While the water works will be sitting pretty is ultimately collectable, with $2875.19 in its pocket. --, So, in one line,-- ASSETS--Tax arrears Fiat EL $7808.76 John Forder and was, in charge ofthe rector, Di: CVE. Whittaker, . Mr. Eric Cutting spent the week end in Toronto, The Sunday morning and evening service 'of St. John's Anglican church are dispensed with for the present and an afternoon ser- vice at 2.30 is being held instead. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Association of the United Church was held at the home of Mrs. Wallace Marlow, on Tuesday evening, February 27th, with an attendance of 27. The meeting opened with de- votional exercises followed by a busi- ness session after which the program Lin charge of Mrs. Mervin Graham, was given as follows: piano solo by Miss Pearl Wright, a reading by Mrs. Foster Ferguson, "The Five Inns" and a reading by Mrs. M. Graham, "All I-Said." On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Wm. Crawford gave an afternoon tea for her group of the W. A, to aid in its finances. A pleasant time was en- joyed by the ladies. Miss Norma Hooey spent the week end in Peterboro, the guest of the Misses Hazel, Lelah, Muriel and Aileen Mountjoy. GOVERNMENT PASSES WHEAT QUOTA Steps to control delivery and mark- eting of Canadian wheat in the next erop year, starting August 1, reveal Canada's determination to carry out _ the letter and spirit of the London wheat agreement, in the creation of which Prime Minister R. B, Bennett Canada, Australis; Argentina and the United States--the world's big four exporters--agréed that for the 'crop . year 1984-36 their exports, roughly, would be limited to 16 per- cent. under the average export during the years 1931-32-38. The wheat pact makes no demand as to how this re- duction shall be achieved; that is a matter for the respective exporters to determine. The United = States, for instance, is going ahead with a 16 per cent. reduction in acreage. For the present crop year, which expires July 81, the pact set definite limits on exports, Canada's quota be> ing 200,000,000 bushels out of a world total of 660,000,000. She had exported up to the end of February 121,000,000 bushels, thus having a reserve of 79,- 000,000 she may éxport up to the end of July. . A splendid 'representation -from Blackstock and vicinity attended the 82nd annual convention of Cartwright Religious Educational Council which was held this year in Cadmus, The afternoon session consisted of an ad- dress of welcome by Mr. Edgar Gib- gon, the reports from the different Sunday Schools, a solo by Mrs, Sad- dlér, a report by the Secretary-Treas., Mr. E. Dorrell, reports of the depart- ment superintendents, the appoint- ment of Nominating and Résolutions Committee, an address by Dr. C. E. Whittaker, of Blackstock, a Round 6A : the group in charge of the meeting] Table Conference conducted by Dr. Webb, O.R.E.C. representative. He stressed the point that all Sunday Schools should be held in the fore- noon wherever possible as the child- ren's minds are brighter and more alert than at any other time in the day. Also that he did not like the word Sunday School but thought that Church School was a much better word. At the close of the afternoon meeting supper was served to about ninety in the basement of the church, The evening session consisted of organ music by Miss Gladys Cobble- dick, devotional period led by Rev. F. W. Newell, of Blackstock, the report of the Nominating and Resolutions Committee and installation of the new officers which took place as follows: President, Mr. Edgar Gibson; Vice- Président, Mi. Richard Philp; Sec.- Treas, Earl Dorrell, A solo by Mr. Leonard 'Joblin, accompanied by Miss M. Taylor, an address by Dr. Webb, on Church School Work. He said that the opening exercises were too often a matter of form and not enough thought given them of how to interest and respect of the bo girls. He said that in Church the three factors were worship, the benediction pronounced by Dr, Webb. The thaw was very welcome as the water supply was beginning to get low. On March 17th, the young people of Columbus are putting on a play en- titled "The Little Clod Hopper" in Raglan Hall. Admission 25c and 1bc. Mr, and Mrs. J. Kellington and son Ronald, spent the' week 'end with her parents Mr. ad Mrs. F. Pearson. Mr.-Arthur Ormiston and Mr. Wal- ters, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. I. Ormiston. ,,. Chl Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Grose spent a day in the City last week. _ «Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wilson attended the funeral of a relative in Port Perry one day last week. 4 Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Grose, Mr. and Mrs. John Bray, Mr. -and Mrs. Geo. Bray, attended the 50th Wedding An- niversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. Bray, of Toronto. The many friends of Mr. Thompson are glad to hear he is improving nicely. Miss H. Michael spent the week end at her home in Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nottingham and family have moved to a farm near Mariposa. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Cochrane and family have moved into the farm va- win. and Greenbank. You can Still Unsettled, but Thursday Decides | There is plenty of good sport at the Rural Hockey games, Heavy ice doesn't matter, the boys play to Last Friday Port Perry and Honeydale battled to see who would play with Prince Albert for the Peel Trophy. After a hard fight, Port Perry won, and on Tuesday the home team had the first of two games with Prince Albert, the latter team winning with a score of 4-3. The deciding game ig to be played to- night--the matter must be settled, so the authorities say, if they play till midnight. There will also be an exhibition game between Bowmanville "Goodyears" see it all for a quarter, SEAGRAVE On Friday, March 2nd, Miss Sarah Byers passed to her eternal rest. Miss Byers had lived with her sister Mrs. Chalmers Sanderson, Burketon for the past seven years, Deceased 'had suf- fered much: during her life and her last illness of some eight weeks was filled with intense suffering, which she bore most bravely. Although denied the privilege of active participation in many of the affairs of life, Miss Byers was always thoroughly interested in all community work, and made her contribution of no mean quality by her brightness of spirit and her encourag- ing 'words to others, In the home, and among her intimate friends and relatives, she will be missed, since her fellowship in these realms was so con- stant and cheerful, At the private funeral service held on Sunday, Rev. J. M. Whyte, her 'minister, gave a thoughtful and fitting message on the words, "She hath done what she could," The pallbearers were five nephews, Messrs. Wm, Rob- inson, Cecil Robinson, Leith Byers, Rupert Byers, Adam Sharpe, and Hiram Wannamaker, a brother-in-law. Interment took place at Union Ceme- tery, Cartwright. & Floral tributes were received from relatives and near friends. There are left to mourn the loss of a kind sister, three sisters, Mrs. Chalmers Sander- son, Burketon; Mrs. Hiram Wanna- maker, Seagrave; Mrs. Jas. Freeborn, Mordon, Man.; and three brothers, James of Blackstock; William of Burketon, and John, of Toronto. The late Sarah "Byers was well known in the community, having been a frequent visitor in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Wannamaker. In the home she is fondly remembered, Sweet memories cling to her name Those who loved her in life sincerely Still love her in death the same. Mr, C. W. Moon received word dur- ing the past week that his nephew, Ross 'Branning, youngest son of Mrs. Wm. Powell, of Wayburn, Sask., had passed away at the Wayburn Hospital from spinal meningitis, at the age of 14 years. Mrs. Powell, whose maiden name was Kate Moon,-is well known here. Her many friends and relatives will be sorry to hear of her recent bereavement. ' League on Wednesday night March 7, in charge of Mr. W. McMillan, was well attended. After the opening devotional exercises and business was transacted, a very interesting debate was held. "Resolved that women have more influence than men". The affirmative was upheld by Grant Orchard and Iva Reynolds, daughter, Mrs. C. Baker, of Stouff- ville. Mrs. John Colwell is visiting rela- tives at Leaskdale. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Clarke, Ruby, and Mrs, C. W. Clarke were business visitors to Lindsay on Thursday last. Miss Alma Clements wa$ home from Lindsay over the week end. Miss Alma Frise a recent week end visitor of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Wes. Frise, Sorry to report Mr. Edwin Mitchell home from school on the sick list. A speedy recovery is hoped for. : of Lindsay spent Sunday with rela- tives. ' ' : Miss Sina Irwin entertained friends on Sunday. $ Mr. John Mark 1% confined to bed through illness. : | paragraphs cated by Mr, Nottingham. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Rozelle on the arrival of a baby boy. Both are doing well. and the negative by Muriel Clarke and Bert Wannamaker. The Judges Mrs. B. F. Green, Mrs. Elmer Clements, and Mr. Murchison. Critic, Following is the report of S. S. No. 9, Raglan. Sr. IV--Dorothy Bright 68%; Mar- jorie Bray 67%. ¢ Jr. IV--Stewart Bray 66%, Harvey Wilson 66, Jack Bright 61, Clayton Miller 68. Jr. 11I--Ruth Bray 74, Jean David- 'son 67, Blanche Wilson 60, Lloyd Davidson 55, Lloyd Rozelle 44, Class -II--Charles Clarke 67, Doris Bryant 77, Billie Moon 77, Earl Bray 68, Harold Luke 66, Jean Ormiston 66, Hazel Bray G66, Ross Dickey 60, Ben Rozelle b1. Class II--Daisy Bryant 80, Nora Wilson 62, : ! " 8r. Pr.--Marion Davidosn 70, Verna Bray 66, Pearl Rozelle 66. Jr. Pr.--Gordon Hambly 70, Rozelle 68. * Ellen Mrs, Penman, teacher '| Gen Wanamaker. [the benediction. Miss Esther Graham. Time keeper, The Judges decided in favour of the affirmative. The critic's report was very helpful to the debaters. ) Meeting closed with a hymn- and The usual half hour sing song prartice was then enjoyed. The St. Patrick's Social on Friday evening of this week, (in-the United The program of local talent will be the feature of the evening, not for. getting the lunch served at the close of the program, all for a silver col- lection. Everybody welcome, says the Quadrata Girl's Club. Mis, Goodale is spending a few weeks in Hamilton, she expects to re- turn and will spend the summer with her mother, Mrs, J. Watson, on the farm here. Church) promises a wonderful time. |: Lawn Bowling at St. Petersburg Evidently Mr. S. Jeffrey is holding his own in the lawn bowling games at St. Petersburg, as the following re - the tournaments clipped from the St. Petersburg Times would indicate: The. "National" as this tournament is briefly styled, finally jnarrowed down to the singles competition and brought four bowlers into the semi- final round. Alex Crawford was drawn to play Dr, L. M. Gentle, while Samuel Jeffrey opposed Tom C. Reed of Orlando, who is known as an es- pecially formidable "singles" bowler. But Sam Jeffrey was right on his game throughout the contest and won the right to enter the final by eliminating the Orlando man, who had many fanciers to win first place against any opponent whoever he might prove to be. The afternoon final to decide the disposal jof first' and sepond awards and appreciative gallery." ="*Tre "play of the first four ends appeared to presage a grim struggle; and so it proved to be until fifteen 'ends had been finished. Thereupon Alex Craw- column while -his opponent clung tenaciously to the. chilly environs of the "13-hole". The final score of 21 to 13 brought this season's '"Nation- al" tournament to a close; and while the winner and Sam Jeffrey, the run- ner-up, were being congratulated in turn, the crowd moved away wonder- ing wondering when the enthusiasm will break out in a fresh place. wonder or to wait for the notice board already indicated the resump- tion of hostilities i nthe "club dou- bles" and "Godman singles." Much credit is due our old college friend Sam Jeffrey for the determi- nation with which he drove his way to the "singles" final from which he emerged with second prize. The affable little man from Port Perry, season, and has created the impres- sion that he will require to be reck- oned with in all future contests for bowling. Bb 4 amd While some may build their house upon the sand and some upon the rock we note others still continue to build it upon a chassis that they may move it 'where they list. ' * = Some tourists believe that February lords. Mrs. A. L. Orchard is visiting her | Mr. and Mrs. Orr Shunk and family - was staged in the presence of a large : ford staged a drive in the scoring bowling - They had not long either to Ont., has bowled a fine game all this the shortest month in the year, was. o invented by apartment house lands: $<, < . Nr "nd nd - ne ape IGE,