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Port Perry Star (1907-), 28 Jun 1934, p. 1

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A 3 P ed \ 158 ¢ i up and related that Quebec and On- reputable spectators, . denly called out, 'There is the sea $1.50 per year in advance 5 cents single copy Watch your label; it tells when your subscription expires. POR T PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 28th, 1934 Ed SAMUEL FARMER, itor and Publisher 5 Once We Had a Scugog Sea Serpent The following 'was sent to us by Mi. A. E. Miller, of Revelstoke, B.C., and was taken from the Vancouver Providence, of May 26th, 1934. By Frank Raines Let it not be supposed, for a mom- ent, that British Columbia has the sole and undisputed copyright for Can- ada to regale the public at intervals with doings of its fresh and salt water sea serpents. It is about time that someone rose tario had their sea serpent, seen in the mighty St. Lawrence and at var- jous points in that chain of lakes and connecting rivers, commencing at the Bay of Quinte, in Lake Ontario, and curving northward, westward and then southward, ending in Lake Scugog-- the melancholy Scugog. * * * About 1880, in midsummer, the papers of Ontario and Quebec, for a few weeks, devoted considerable space to the reputed doings of the serpent, founded on allegations of apparently The writer is in possession of a statement, written at the time by one who saw the sea serpent, and the following is a verbatim copy of the same--less a few observations not necessary to connect up the incidents. "It had been reported quite exten- sively in the papers, particularly of Montreal, that a large sea serpant had been seen in the River St. Lawrence, and, occasionally, in some of its tribu- taries below Montreal, and then later nearer Montreal. The ingenious and versatile Frenchman were rich in plans for its capture, and at Montreal they were on the qui vive for a sight of it. : "Of course, there were the usual number of doubters. Learned articles, pro and con, appeared, both proving and disapproving the existence of sea serpents. But the pros satisfied the reading public, and the excitement went on, but so did.the serpent, which was seen some days later in Rice Lake, 200 miles inland, and it was heading towards the Otonabee River and Peterboro, and the more fertile minds of that burg proposed that a net be stretched across the river to inter- cept it. gE While many disputed about the efficacy, of the net proposal, the wily serpent must have slipped by unseen, for a few days thereafter it was seen in Lake Scugog by three men, who were in a rowboat and had a good sight of the monster. It was headed south towards Port Perry. There was a scurrying to and fro and a general refurbishing of firearms of every de- scription, including the requisition of the old Enfield rifles of the members of the local company of the 34th Bat- talion. It is said that two tugboats, loaded to the gunwales with armed men, scoured the lake for hours, but returned dispirited, doubting and _dis- gruntled. "Each of the men in -the boat de- clared emphatically that he had seen something, swimming rapidly fully thirty feet. long, with g. hig head, a foot wide, projecting out of the water, and the joints of its back showing at varying intervals about three feet apart throughout its length, "The excitement died out gradually. Then a young friend and myself, stu- dents on vacation at Port Perry, about ten days after the last appearance of the serpents, were on our daily trips, rowing or sailing as far from the vil- lage as Seven Mile Island, and trawl- ing for bass or muskalonge. This day, as we were lunching on the shore of the little island, my comrade sud- serpent!" Right acrass the narrow lake from us, near the mouth of Non- quon Greek, where the men had stated they saw the serpent, in plain view in the clear air of mid-day, was some- thing. swimming southward, going parallel to the further shore, and it certainly looked like a huge sea ser- pent. We both saw it. ; "A large head protruded out of the water, and at intervals the points of its back stuck out of the water, gen- erally two or three feet apart, but varying in distance according, no doubt, to the' curving motion of the beast. "From that distance \it seemed %. safe bet that what we beheld was a sea sérpent. " e started across. the lake to- wards the animal, at an angle, with some trepidation, but if the beast looked dangerous at a nearer view I thought we need not get any closer. Yet the spirit of adventure and in- vestigation must be satisfied. I was rowing with my back towards the animal and Jack was steering. Jack gave a roaring laugh. = Without pro- longing the story, I must tell you that the 'sea serpent' was a mother duck, of a very large breed--a mallard, we decided--and* thjrteen or fourteen young ones following in her wake at a distance of two or three feet, as their habit is. "Our statement was accepted as the solution of the appearance of the sea serpent, so far as Lake Scugog is con- cerned, but as to the St. Lawrence River and the French Canadians there is more to be said, for soon afterwards it was reported that the reptile was seen again in that river, and a little later that it was captured and was in the hands of a taxidermist, and, in due course, it was actually exhibited in Montreal, and great numbers viewed it at a price, to the great profit of the promoters. : "A week or so afterwards some naturalist -- an inquisite professor as close as the public were permitted, and expressed serious doubts of the genuineness of the exhibit. The police got busy and interviewed the taxi- dermist, with the result that the pro- moters left the city suddenly for the United States before the tardy police could intercept them. And that sea- serpent bubble was exploded." 7 'SUNDERLAND NEWS More Car Accidents Two adults and three children es- caped injury when a car and trailer crashed into a parked car a few miles north of Sunderland. A motor accident on No. 12 highway near Derryville, at 9 p. m., Friday evening resulted in two cars being slightly damaged and the occupants escaping by some miracle-unscratched. A car travelling north on the high- way and pulling a heavily loaded trailer crashed into a car parked on! the highway near Sunderland. The car and trailer turned completely over, breaking a glass in the door and dint- ing the fenders but the occupants, two adults and three children escaped all injury. The accident was investigated by the police and the cars permitted to pro- ceed. The Inquest Evidence was so conflicting in char- acter that the coroner's jury -at-the inquest in Sunderland on Thursday, refused altogether to place the blame in the motor fatality of Saturday, May 12th, in the heart of the village, in which Alex. Vanderburg and Frank Reesor lost their lives. The jury said that "owing to the conflicting evidence no blame can be attached to anyone." The two men were instantly killed when the car in which they were driving collided with one driven by Milton Tanton, Nassau street, Oshawa, at the dangerous curve in the village. Among those giving evidence was Mrs. Frank 'Reesor, widow of one of the accident victim, and the only sur- vivor of the party of three that had come to the village that evening on a shopping trip. She told of seeing a car approaching on the wrong side of the road and estimated the speed at 60 miles an hour. Her own car, she said, was going about 16 miles an hour. - AE "When I saw the approaching car," she said, "I remarked to Mr. Reesor that we were going to be struck. Mr. Reesor pulled the car over as far as he could without going into the ditch." She testified that nearly the whole of the Tanton car was on the wrong side of the road when it collided with their car, There were no people around at the time of the accident. She said that she was slightly dazed but re- members everything concerning the collision clearly. 2 $i Dr. J. H. Oliver, of Sunderland, 'act ed as coroner, Alex. C. Hall, of Osh- awa, County . Crown 'Attorney, . axx amined the withesses. J. C. Anderson of Oshawa, appeared on behalf of Tanton, driver of the car,'and the jury was composed of James Anderson, (foreman), W..Pangman, W. Young, A. C. Sooger, S. Charters, J. St. John, and W. Durwood, all of Sunderland. Dr, Ross and Dr. Blanchard testified ag to the cause of death. Walter Henderson, 166 Alma St, from McGill prohably--scrutinized it] Pictured above are descendants of George and Jane Hall, Cartwright's first settlers, gathered around the monument unveiled at Blackstock on Saturday by Geo, W. Hall of Lindsay, a grandson. In the picture are: Back row, left to right--Mrs. E. Middleton, Coldwater; Mrs. D. J. Card, Winnipeg; Mrs. Ida Zellweger, Hilton, N.Y.; Mrs. Photo--Cou L. G. Hall, Port Perry; Mr. Jas. Hall, Lindsay; Mrs. Jas. Hall, Mrs. Grace Meade, Rochester, N.Y: Middle row-- Mrs. M. M. Stewart, Rocanville, Sask. Murs. Jeanette Percy, Sodus, N.Y.; Miss Vivienne Mehl, Rochester, N.Y.; Missi Ethel Fulton, Rochester, N.Y.; Mr. L. G. Hall, Port Perry; Miss Alice Hall, Lindsay; Miss Louise Hall, Port rtesy of the Bowmanville Statesman Perry; Mr. Geo. W. Hall, Lindsay, who unveiled the monument; Miss Coryl Hall, Ponoka, Alta.; Mrs, H. H. Hall, Ponoka; Miss Ruth Hall, Port Perry. Front Row--Mr, 5. Middleton, Cold- water; Mrs. Mary Rathlab, and Miss Marie Rathlab, Lindsay; Mr. Frank King, Winnipeg. Oshawa, a passenger, in the Tanton car, in giving his evidence said that they were on the right side of the road. He stated that the average speed before the collision was about 36 miles per hour Milton Tanton, driver of the large sedan, said that as he approached Sunderland, he was averaging between 36 and 40 miles per hour and had slowed down to about 19 miles per hour in making turns. Tanton explained that as he ap- proached the corner coming down the grade near the service station that a house obstructed the view but he had caught the glare of lights, not very strong. He said he noticed the other car coming in on an angle on the north side of the road, "Thinking that the driver of the other car was going to step on it, I swung to pass on the wrong side of the road but the other driver swung back and we met on an angle," he said. "Crown Attorney Hall questioned Tanton whether he was intoxicated at the time of accident. Tanton answered that he had a glass of beer about three hours preceeding the accident in Orillia, none between that time and the time of collision. Provincial Constable Carr, who, con- ducted the investigation, said that he noticed Tanton staggered freely. Un- mistakable smell of liquor on his breath one hour after the accident. The officer stated that he was unable to say or express any opinion at all as to Tanton's sobriety. The stagger- ing may have been due to the injury on his head, Constable Carr said. 1 Street Dance Monster Street Dance and Sports will be held at Sunderland under the auspices of the Sunderland Athletic Association on Monday, July 2nd. Baseball at 1.30 .p.m., Uxbridge vs. Sunderland (league game) and at 3.30 a Toronto team vs. Sunderland (ex- hibition game). There will be a horse race (running), one mile, $3.00, $2.00, $1.00. Admission, adults 26c., Child- ren 1b6c. In the evening a 'monster street dance, music supplied by "The Royal Canucks." In the event of rain the dance will be held in the Town Hall, Admission 26¢. : Rev. R. M. Patterson occupied the pulpit in Janetville on Sunday at an- niversary services, Rev, Mr. Smith, of Janetville, took charge of Mr. Pat: terson's work in Sunderland. \ BLACKSTOCK St. John's Church 84th Anniversary * by the rector and in the evening by Special music will be furnished by the' choir assisted by Mrs. E. Hayes, of Port Perry. » . On Monday, July 2nd, there will be, a tea from 5 to 8, after which a play entitled "The Adventures of Grandpa" will be put on in tha Tommiunity Hall, by the Young People of Port Perry United Church. Arrangements are being 'made for sports to be held gn the Fair Grounds during the after- noon. = The District Annual of the Women's Institute of West Durham was held at Blackstock with the president, Mrs. Foster Ferguson, presiding. After the opening exercises, Mrs. (Rev.) C. I. Whittaker, gave the address of wel- come, stressing the Institute Motto-- "For Home and Country". Splendid reports were given by the secretaries of the branches. Miss Hopkins out- lined the work of the coaching classes for girls to be held in this district this year, Mrs. J. W. McMasters, Solina, Federated Representative to the Con- vention last fall, outlined briefly items of interest and conducted the question drawer which brought forth some splendid questions. Miss M.'V. Powell of Whitby, gave a splendid talk on Institute Work, stressing the educa- 'tiondl, %ocial and philanthropical aims. The election of officers for the coming year resulted as follows: President-- Mrs. Foster Ferguson, Nestleton; 1st Vice-President--Mrs. Roy Langmaid,i Solina; 2nd Vice-President--Mrs. J. Holmes, Newtonville; Sec.-Treasurer -- Mrs W. 'B. Pollard, Bowmanville; District Repwesentative--Mrs," J. R. Cooper, Orono; Auditors--Mrs. B. M.. Warnica and Mrs. Frank Jackman, of Bowmanville. Mrs. J. R. Cooper and Mrs. J. Holmes were appointed to at-' tend a meeting of the School Trustees' and Ratepayers' Association to be held in Newcastle. fhe program was given by mémbers of the Victorian Branch and consisted of a reading by Mrs. W. Archer, piano solos by Mrs. G. Strong and Mrs. Jabez Wright, and a solo by Miss Beryl Larmer. Dinner was served by members of the Victorian Branch. Mrs. Fred Baker invited the District Annual to be held in Bowmanville next year. Sunday visitors were: Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Rutledge of Harmony and Miss Emma Rutledge, of Oshawa, with Mr.! and Mrs. Carl Wright; Mr. and Mrs. 'N. Woodley, of Long Sault, with Mr. and Mrs\ W. A. VanCamp; Mr. and Mvys. Herman Hooey and Mr. and' Mrs, Russell Lansing with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hooey; Miss Florence McLaughin and friend Miss Ross, of Toronto, with | Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McLaughlin; Mr.! were in Toronto on Sunday visiting Mrs. Wm. Barton spent last week Rev. F. H, Mason, M.A,, of Newcastle,| with Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Bradburn, The Cortinuation School pupils with their teacher held their annual picnic at Cream of Barley Camp, at Bow- manville, on Friday last. A number of them visited the Royal Theatre dur- ing the evening and enjoyed seeing Laurel and Hardy in their picture, "Sons of the Desert". ~The members of the United Church gue held a hiking party to Mr. L. Ii. Mountjoy's woods and enjoyed an afternoon of sports=and afterwards lunch around a camp fire, THE BANK ROBBERY Two armed bandits driving a Buick Eight stolen from Toronto, visited our village one afternoon last week and went away the richer by $4200 taken from the Bank of Commerce. During the afteynoon while waiting for the Bank to close they spent their time driving around the village and sitting in their car in front of the Superior Store just across the road from the Bank, apparently perusing a road map. Just before closing time they entered the Bank and after presenting the business end of 'a gun to the manager, Mr, I. H. Corner and his assistant Mr, Harry Major, tied them up, walked out leisurely with the moncy, purchased ten gallons of gas at the Superior Store and drove away. The police local and otherwise have been unable to get any trace of them except their abandoned car near To- ronto. } The June meeting of the W. A. of St. John's Church was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, R. Hamilton, on the regular date. The rector opened the meeting with devotional exericses. Final arrangements were made for the tea and concert to be held on Monday, July 1st, The report of the Diocesan Board meeting was read by Mrs. Campbell. A short program followell and consisted of community singing, reading by Mrs. A. L. Bailey, "Very Puzzling", a reading by Mrs. F. Ham- ilton, the story of the three hymns, "The Church's One ' Foundation", "Stand Up, Stand Up fer Jesus" and "What a Friend we Have in Jesus"; a reading by Mrs. T. Smith, "The Mis- sionary "Hen." Lunch was served by the group in charge. No. present, 4b. Rev. F. W. Newell, B.A, B.D, preached his farewell sermon on Sun- day last at the different churches in his: appointment. While\we are sorry to lose Mr. and Mrs. Newell and family from our 'community, we ex- tend greetings to Rev. Mr. Bell and family, of Hastings. © A very happy ceremony, the burn- will be held here on Sunday and Mon-!and Mrs. Wallace Marlow and family ing of the mortgage on the parsonage day, July 1st and 2nd. The Sunday, services will be taken in the morning Mrs. J. G. Marlow, who is ill. was witnessed recently in the base- ment of the United Church, Black- stock, by membérs and adherents of Blackstock, Cadmus and Nestleton United Churches. The pastor, Rev, F, W. Newell, presided, and after singing of -the National Anthem offered pray- er. A splendid program followed the principal item of which was the burn- ing of the mortgage. The ceremony was carried out by James Byers, chair- man of the building committee which erected the parsonage in 1923. Fred Veale, Secretary of the committee held the mortgage as Mr. Byers touched the lighted match to it. Members of the committee spoke briefly and be- sides those mentioned N. H. Marlow of the committee and George Marlow, the contractor, also spoke. Rev. R. P. Bowles, former Chan- cellor of Victoria College and now a resident of Nestleton and a member of the church delivered a brief address, while a letter was also read from Rev, R. G. Carvuthers, a former pastor, who was minister to this circuit when the parsonage was built and who is now at Kindersley, Sask. The ceremony was immediately fol- lowed by the singing of the doxology. After a few more musical numbers Mr. Earl Dorrell, Recording Steward read the following address in appre- ciation of the services of Rev. Mr. Newell: To Rev. Mr. Newell, B.A.,, B.D.: The very happy relation in which for five years you have stood to the congregation of Blackstock charge is about to be concluded by your own choice and decisioni--We would have been glad to have you remain as our pastor another five years. The period of your pastorate here has been one of financial depression and no little dis- couragement, and we count ourselves a fortunate people that a man of faith and courage and good cheer has ministered to us each Lord's Day in the public worship. We are grateful for the earnestness and the devout spirit of the prayers in which you have lead us as well as for the up- lifting and stimulating gospel mes- sages of your sermons. Your conduct both in form and spirit of the Com- munion Day service has given to this day a distinct place in the religious life of our churches. You will be remembered among us as one who did consistently uphold in his work and personal life the high ideals and standards of the Christian Ministry. You have 'been wise in judgment, kind in word and deed and unfailing in courtesy. To Mrs. Newell, who as a bride, came to this parsonage with you, we desire to pay tribute of sincere ad- miration. In the countless social con- . . . a - - TY | tacts of the minister's wife, She hag*hy her graciousness and charm of her sincere courtesy won the affectionate appreciation of all our people. We wish for both of you success and great happiness in your new field of labor, Signed on behalf of the Board, Jarl Dorrell, Recording Steward. At the close of the address Mr. and Mrs. Newell were presented with a lovely silver entree platter, and a handsome cabinet of Community Plate. The congregation joined in singing "Blest be the Tie that Binds" after Mr. and Mrs. Newell had expressed appreciation of the gifts and the co- operation he had received during his five years on the circuit. A program of music and readings followed at the close of which Rev. Dr. Bowles pronounced the Benedic- tion. Dainty refreshments were then served by the ladies of the circuit. ---- o> "PLEASE MA'AM, CAN 1 GO AWAY THIS SUMMER?" This is the question which comes from all sides and what can we an- swer? It is a tremendous task which we face--that of finding holiday homes for 1,000 children. We want you to realize that our only hope of making these children happy and healthy is through the kind- ness and generosity of you, who live outside our City. An invitation for one or two children to visit in your home for two weeks this summer is something which only you can give. What it would mean to the children who receive it is more than words can express. Will you help? y The children are medically examined before leaving Toronto and theik transportation is paid. We must, however, ask the hostesses to do their part free. A letter to F. N. Stapleford, 22 Wellesley Street, Toronto, along with a letter of recommendation from your minister, will bring a speedy and grateful response from us. County Council COUNTY TO RAISE $278,981.53 THIS YEAR FOR TAXES. A total of $278,981.53 will be raised through direct taxation to pay all ex- penses of the County of Ontario for 1934, according to a bylaw passed by County Council on Friday of last week fixing the total tax rate at 11.39 mills. This amount includes provision for the County's shave of the cost of Provincial highway construction in the county last year, which will be taken care of by the issue of debentures. Administration costs of the county including the following: payment of allowance for County Councillors; a portion of expenses of administration of criminal justice; improving and re- pairing of County property; mainten- ance of County bridges; the House of Refuge; good roads; educational and other incidental expenses of the County. The total amount to be paid by each municipality in the County is as fol- lows: Pickering $18,961.26 -- te MYRTLE Miss Jennie Brown of Toronto, is visiting her cousin Mr. Frank Briggs. Dr. and Mrs, Geo. C. Lawrence, of Lindsay, visited the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Lawrence, on Sunday. Mrs. Norman Marshall of Hantilton, visited her brother Mr, IH. Roy Bright last week. Mrs. Halloway and daughters, of Tonawanda, visited the former's cousin, Mr. O. H. Downey, last week. Pleased to report that Miss Lois Torditf, who has been under the care of Dr. Archer, for the past week, is improving. Congratulations are extended to John Maw and Bob Cross, the two Entrance pupils who were successful in getting their Entrance to High School on their vear's work. Success to the other two who are writing next week. The section generally express satisfaction that the Board have re- engaged Mr. K. Moyer for the third vear.. His work during the past two years being of a very high standard, not only in school but in the church and community. ney, Mrs, [5 C. Cross, Miss M. Ross, Mrs. Carmichael, Miss Jean Ross, Mrs. Geo, Painter, and Mrs, H. Roy Bright, were the ladies from here to attend the peony tea that was held on the lawn of Dr. John Moore, on Friday afternoon. Mr. Archie Parrinder has bought a new Chevrolet truck for hauling cream to Toronto. A most interesting meeting of the W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. D. G. Ross, on Thursday afternoon. The president, Mrs, Totton, presided. Voéal numbers were - given <by-Mrs, Crdss, Mrs. C. Harrison, Mrs. Totton, and Mrs. Leury, and readings by Mrs, Chisholm and Mrs. Harrison. At the close of the meeting, the president gave in her resignation verbally, and the Vice-President Mrs, Hudgins, was appointed to carry on until the end of the year. Mrs, Hudgins, most feeling- ly expressed regret at her removal and tendered her a vote of thanks for the splendid manner in which she had looked after the society since being appointed. The July meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. O. Lane. Instead of having the quarterly ser- vice on Sunday, the Patriotic Day Ser- wice was held to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of Cartier's Discovery of ('anada. The Supt. Mr. J. [. Beacock, explained the purpose and plan of the service and Mr. K. Moyer gave a map talk on Cartier's discovery of Canada. Frank Downey led in prayer, and Bob Cross, recited "Jacques Cartier". Mr, Geo. Painter led in the senior prayer, Mrs. KE. E. Mole gave a reading on Champlain's explorations. A recita- tion, "Thanks for the Flag" was given by Inez "Stephen. The Dedication offering was given by Mr. Beacock and Mrs. Beacock gave a splendid reading on the Continuance of Cartier's Work. This was an agreeable change from the usual routine of the school and everyone entered into the responsive readings and sang with much earnest- ness.' Rev. Mr. Totton preached his fare- well sermon here on Sunday evening, basing his talk on "Life" and em- phasized the uncertainty of life and what each individual was called upon to do in going through life and the necessity of preparing for the future life beyond. During his pastorate of "three years here he has been called iupon to officiate at twenty-six funerals beceased being of various ages from * (continued on page b) Fast Whitby ............. 30,297.40 West Whithy ............. 22,011.64 Scott 16,766.79 Uxbridge ................ 12,330.98 Reach .................... 23,002.41 Reng vie x www www eww yy wna wie A 3.30 rock LLL 30,108.99 THOYRD ooo 15,092.90 Mara 7%. LLL. 19,166.03 Rama .................... $8,043.07 Town of Whitby .......... 27,117.00 Town of Uxbridge ........ 7,644.09 Port Perry ............... 7,688.30 Cannington ........ ...... 4,882.17- Beaverton ................ 5,440.14 Mrs. John Quinn, Mrs, O. IH. Dow- FAT Sr a i Iba LL ES 3 I BE \ ro Hy TI WF be.

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