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i Mr .and Mis. Harry Kesswick, of i Toronto, were in town on Thursday. wt Mr. Keawick is a former graduate of 1 pet erry High School. . Mr. and Mis. Ernest La Rose of Unionville, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Allin. Rev. Jas, A. Miller, of Toronto, was in town on Saturday, calling on old acquaintances. My. Arthur Baldwin spent the holi- day week end in Toronto. Mr. Bert. Willinms, of Toronto, was a recent visitor in town, Among the guests at Cricklewood, last week were Crace Hunter, of Sault Ste Marie, Mabel Armstrong, of Chatham, Geraldine Hughes, London, Lillian Underwood, Cornwall, Hattie Chapman, London, Dorothy Wilson, Edith. Morton, Il. Allman, of Toronto, and Jean Wichart, of Hamilton. Messrs. N. hupatriek, of 'Toronto, and Mr. Harry mang, of Haniilton, spent the ween-end with Mr, and Mrs, veal King. mr. ana Mrs. M. 'I. Beare, Hanover, Mr. and Mrs. karl beare, Claremont, and Mr. and mrs. otorey E. Beare, 1oronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil licare. mr. and Mr. J. Miller, of Toronto, spent the --y end with thén \ .gaughter Mrs, J. C. Love. Sorry to report Mis. oubez Crosier is ill, but we -nopr ior her a speedy recovery. Mr. H. C. Quibell is taking Mr. Tobin's" place at the station while Mr. Tobin has two weeas' holiday. Mr, Jack Hope is now employed in a Loblaw store in Oshawa, Good luck Jack! Mr. Bert Brazziere of Toronto called on friends here on Monday. Messrs. Roy Cornish and Samuel Cafvker have returned home after an interesting and profitable summer at Camp Borden and Brockville, They look particularly fit, Miss Lois Spooner and her mother are now nicely settled in their new home on Lilla street. This new resi- dence has attracted much attention because of its pleasing construction. The design is an entirely new one for Port Perry. It is not only very beautiful but a very comfortable home. We trust that Mrs. - Spooner and her daughter nay long enjoys this comfortable and picasing residence. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Vernon haye moved to Port Perry and are residing with Mrs. Sonley in the Forman house on Queen strert. Mr. Vernon is the new teacher at the High School, his 7 special interest will be in connection with Manual training. We welcome them to Port Perry. Miss Norma Orchard has returned to her school at Newcastle. { Miss Edith Peters has resumed her 7 duties at a schoo {Miss Annabell Baird has commenced . Miss Grace White, Manchester, has accepted a Federal Government posi- tion in the Civil Service Department Lin Ottawa. Miss White completed course in Civil Service instruction and y passed her examination with honours +458 last 'February. We wish her much success in hor new position. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. S. A. "Wallace over the holiday were: Miss Enid Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Wallace and little son and daughter, all of Walkerville; Miss Vivien Wal- lace of Toronto, Mr. J. K. Valleau of Oshawa, Mr: Almer Wallace and Doris of Blackiater. * Mrs: C. A. Wadsworth of Montreal, has returned home after visiting her 'sister Mrs. Jas. Shurie of Trenton, Ont., and Mrs. A. E. lloward, of Port Perry, Mr. and Mrs, W. S. Short returned home on Sunday after a week's holi- days with their daughter Mrs, W. % 'Sparrow at Cresent Beach, Lake Simcoe. Mr. Arthur Varry, of Toronto, spent U1 Sunday, thet guest. of Mr. and Mes. Wm. Cook. Pte. Harold Hood, of the 48th High- landers, Camp Borden, was a visitor in town recently. Misseg Laura and Hazel Mark of Toronto, weré week-end guests o héir sister, Mrs. R. D. Woon, "Miss Muriel Cook of Toronto, spent a holiday week-end with her par- a Mr. and Mrs. W. Cook. ton, of Toronto; and Mr, E. R. of Harcourt, were guests of Mr. Mrs, Eddie Esch at Hillside Cot: n Sunday. and Mrs. Thos. Asher visited IF" son Arthur, at Montreal, over week end. Mrs, W. Brewer of "accompanied them, Glasses complete, or lenses only, near Uxbridge. |. .|has been postponed for a week. Eyes Examined supplied where necessary, at reasonable prices, -- I. R. BENTLEY'S OPTOMETRIST 1 Labor Day week-end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hayes were: Mr, ahd Mrs. Herbert Fenner and son George, London, Unt.; Miss K. Walker and Miss Jean -Febrey, Yondon, Ont.; Miss Margaret Hayes, Toronto; Mr. Harold Hayes, Clare- mont; Mr. and Mrs. Bennenger of To- ronto; Miss Effie and Miss A. Hayes, Mount Albert. Mr. and Mrs. W. Jarvis have re- turned to their home in Toronto after a pleasant holiday at the lake. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Mark and family, 'Toronto, were recent visitors in town. Me. and Mrs. J. E. Jackson and family motored through Northern Ontario over the week-end, calling at North Bay and Callander," Congratulations are extended to Mrs. Marley Moase, who won a prize donated by the Canada Starch Co., at the C.N.E. on Tuesday. Mrs. Aiken presented the prize, which was a par- cel to go to a relative of the winner, serving overseas. The prize is to be sent to Mrs. Moase's nephew, 'Bol Gibson, in England. Mis. F. G. Peabody, Misses Mary and Helen Thompson of Fergus were guests of Mr. and Mrs, I. G. Morri- son on Sunday. Mary Evelyn Peabody returned home with-them after spend- her holidays here. Mr. L. Palmer of Brockville, relatives here on Sunday. visited ST JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Robt. Simpson, Minister, _ Sunday School at 10 a.m. 'Worship Service at 7 p.m. CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION Rector: Rev. William Stocks Sunday, Sept. 8th-- National Day of Prayer 9.45 am.--Sunday School 11 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon Rev. William Stocks commences his Rectorship in Port Peryr and Brooklin, - Sunday, September 15-- 9.15 Sunday School. 11 a.m.--DMorning Prayer and sermon PORT PERRY UNITED CHURCH Rev. W. J. H. Smyth, Minister 10 a.m.--Sunday School. Il am. and 7 pm.--Rev. Dr. T. H. Mitchell, will preach. SCUGUG . The evening service will be held in the Head Church at 17.30, and the morning. service - at the Centre -at 11:30, the rest as usual, "Don't _orget that King George_has set aside Sunday as a day of prayer. The Women's Association meeting Mrs. R: Henders and Mrs. J. Aldred are preparing a good program, The Red Cross program commitlec made around $19. at a dance recently. The president and a n of the Led Cross:workers met in the Town- ship Hall, Wednesday, and packed a bale of goods--11 pyjamas, 18 pairs s0X, 8 scarves, 4 print pantie dresses,, 11 pairs. panties, 4 men's sweaters. Goods were ordered to be here for the next meeting on the 25th. Mr. and Mrs. Farthing and Miss Gladys Wilkinson of Toronto, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, Fred Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilson and Miss Godfrey of Toronto, were Labor Day visitors of Mr. and Mrs, R. Reader, Mr. and Mrs. Wakefield of Canning- ton, were week end guests of her sister Mrs. C. Mills for their honey- moon. Mr. and Mrs. H. Raymes were guests of the later's sister Mrs, Roy Henders on Sunday. Mr. Roy Hope and Miss M. Mills accompanied Mr. and Mrs, H. Mills of Enniskillen, and Mr, and Mrs. L. Stainton, on a motor trip to Northern Ontario on Sunday. A party from Toronto was trying to catch catfish with a hook and worm, and was much surprised when he hooked a G% pound muskie. Mrs. F. G. Joblin, Mrs. F. Crozier, Mrs. J. Aldred, Miss Luella Jeffrey visited Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Real and little son Donald, of Blackwater, visited her parents 'Mr. and Mrs. G. Hope. Mr.. and 'Mrs. W. Gerrow, Reach, Mr. and Mrs. C. Reader and family, R. Reader on Sunday. Mr. Nakeff of Toronto, visited his aunt' Mrs. G. Hope last week, The Institute girls will hold their home_of Miss Dorothy Graham. The . ' Lith, OSHAWA [inv Air Conditioned Friday-Saturday, Sept. 6-7 Bing Crosby and Mary Martin in "RHYTHM on the RIVER" with Basil Rathbone and Oscar Shaw ADDED--Popeye in "Puttin on the Act, REVIVAL, Friday, at 11 p.m." "LADY'S FROM KENTUCKY" starring George Raft, Ellen Drew, Zasu Pitts. Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 9-10 Two Great Features: My Love Came Back starring Olivia De Havilland Jeffrey Lynn. --and-- "RIVER'S END" with Dennis Morgan, and George Tobias. Thurs., September 11-12, --Double Bill-- The Return of Rr. X starring Wayne Morris and Rosemary Lane --and-- "MONEY and the WOMAN" with Jeffrey Lynn and Brenda' Marshall. COMING--September 13-14 Wed., HATS! HATS! HATS! Mrs. L. G. Hall announces again that she has a stock of Fall Hats for sale-at her home on Queen Street. Mr. J..C. Cockburn Sings a Song For a man of eighty-four years to sing a song of this length without a break -and in good tune, is quite an accomplishment. The old songs had quantity, and a very intimag sense of life and its humors. This song was sung by Mr. Cock- burn at Rev. Mr. Clough's farewell party. WATER CRESSES Oh! I am a jolly farmer ' From Bedfordshire 1 came To see some friends in Camberwell, And Morgan is my name, I've a Dairy Farm in Dunstable, [ live when I'm at home, And if I get safe back again, From there I'll never roam. If you will listen with attention I will show without delay How a buxom little damsel My affections led dstray. O she promised to marry.-me Upon the first of May, When she left me with a bunch of water cresses. It was on the first of April When I arrived in town, - And being quite a stranger I wandered up-and down Until 1 lost myself And I cannot tell you where, It was on a very quiet street The corner of a square When a neatly dressed young damsel "THE MORTAL STORM" Mrs. T. Redman visited Mr, and Mrs., meeting on Satunlay Afternoon at the « YOUNG BRITISH VISITORS Three young English children and their 'mother, Mrs. Philips, of Maid- son, England, have been staying at Cricklewood Lodge, in Port Perry, for a few days, prior to going to Toronto, where they will remain for the dura- tion of the war. If these are a sample of our young gainer by their coming. They are healthy, bright and well 'mannered as their natural behaviour indicates. Wel i are glad to welcome them to Port Perry and to Canada. UTICA School opened on - Tuesday with Miss Doreen Perrett of Hampton, as | teacher for the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. W. Myers of Sudbury, visited Mrs. J. Myers on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackney, Phyllis and John, visiting at Mrs. J. Ackney's on_Sunday._ ~Miss Annie Christie and Miss Ada Stephenson returned home from Crystal Beach, Muskoka. Mrs. Mary Anderson returning. with them for & few days Mr. oa Mrs. Earl Williams of To- ronfo, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kendall Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ballard and family of Toronto, visited at Mr. Fred Ballards on Sunday.' : -- MARRIED . Smallman-Jeffrey At the United Church, Port Perry, on Tuesday, September 3rd, 1940, by Rev. W. J. H. Smyth, Sidney G. Smallman, Port Perry, to Miss Rachel Somerville Jeffrey, of Greenbank. Oshawa Fair Sept. 9, 10, 11 MONDAY--DPreparation Day-- TUESDAY--Tridls of Speed (free- for-all) for $200 purse; Running Races, saddle ~ horses; Light .and Heavy Draft Horses on the Halter, Holstein and Ayrshire Cattle, Junior Farmers' Exhibits, Fruits, Flowers, Seeds, Vegetales, Handicrafts, WEDNESDAY--2.18 and 4.20 'trials of speed for $300. in purses; Judg- ing, -Cdrriage and Roadster Horses, | ¥ Light and Heavy Draft Hordes in _ Harness, Jersey and-Guernsey Cat- tle, Sheep. Parade of prize winni English guests Canada will be the "1 0.0, ARI: 0 Pr MNS FNP A NA ANAA AAT o Fo 0 Judging, | ¥ 5 i Came 'tripping by the way i As long as I remember {I shall ne'er forget the day For she promised to marry .me Upon- the first of May When she left me with a bunch of water cresses. Politely I addressed her And thus to her did say: I wish to go to Camberwell | Can you direct the way. yes sir, Oh! yes sir, 2 AARAARKARAARARAAS not She speedily replied Take the turning to the left And go down the other side Her voice it was the sweetest I ever yet did hear. In her hands which like the lily , Were so very white and clear, She held a bunch of early onions A half a pint of beer, Some pickles and a bunch of water cresses, I" I bowed and I thanked her, I walked by her side, I thought how nice she'd look As a dairy farmer's bride; So I gathered resolution Half in earnest, half in joke, I hinted matrimony And 'these very words I spoke: I've a farm of forty acres, I've horses, cows and geese, Besides, I have a dairy Filled with butter, milk and cheese. Will you marry me and mistress be, Fair lady, of all these And, we'll spend our life on love and - water-cresses. - She replied with a smile Or a leer if 'you choose You are so very generous I cannot well refuse, If you'll give me your address I will without. delay Prepare for matrimony, To love, honour, and obey. I've a wedding: dress. to buy, And some little bills to pay, I handed her a sovereign Expenses to defray. For she promised to marry me Upon the "first of May When she left me with the bunch of water cresses. ' Next day a letter I received And read there with surprise Dear sir; for disappointing you . I must apologize; But when next you ask a lady In partnership for life, Be sure she is a maiden, Or a widow, I've a husband of my own, And his name is William Gray, And when I can afford it The sovercignI'll repay. But to think that I should marry you Upon the first of May, Why, you must have been as green as water cresses. = a wife, TE So : CLARK'S CANNED FOOD SALE | SPAGHETTI cuss, 150.00 3 for 25€ WTSI SAN CLARK'S 21 oz. tins PORK & BEANS - 9c CLARK'S-Individual PORK & BEANS - 5c CLARK'S 16 oz. tin BOILED DINNER - CLARK'S 15% oz. tin IRISH STEW 19¢ 2 for 25¢ | PASTRY. FLOUR ASA $a3eTaTL MONARCH 24 1b. bag 68¢ ; FRY'S } COCOA - VY; |b, 23¢c H DOMINO TEA Ya lb. 33¢ RICHMELLO COFFEE * - DOMINO, 1 pound BAKING POWDER, 19c Ib. 39¢ SHORTENING =v 2 Ib, for 25¢ LOBSTERS --WOODBURY'S TOILET SOAP SEALERS BEAVER BRAND 8 ounce tin - RUBBER RINGS SMA 89c¢ 29¢ - 4 for 24c MEDIUM $1.05 Doz. 5¢ LL FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES | GRAPEFRUIT oro sue § for 25¢ v | LOW PRICES on PEACHES, PLUMS, PEARS CANTALOUPES t and TOMATOES es COOKING ao ao animals at 6 o'clock. 2 "GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT|} evening, | 53 Tuesday afterndon and September 10th, under management Roli"Call--an Autumn quotation. "A 25 POUND MUSKIE Monday when W. Busnell, 1256 Patricia Ave., Oshawa, caught a 26 pound lunge, three miles north of Port Perry. This, we beliéve, is the largest fish Fishing interest was revived last | caught. this season-in Lake Scugog. | of the. famous Garden Bros, pro- ducers of laughs, spills and thrills. SIM8' MIDWAY SHOWS and rides in continuous operation. GOOD BAND MUSIC both days. Admission 10¢, and 25c¢. Sponsored by the South Ontario Agricultural Society. + TAKE HOME A BASKET. { 5 ky ONIONS CABBAGE, LARGE BUNCHES CARROTS RED and GREEN SWEET PEPPERS PICKLING ONIONS, 2b, 25¢ LARGE HEADS CELERY 2 for 15¢ 3 Ib. 10¢ rm*heads Se 3 for 10c ORANGES ¥ JUICE \ FULL OF ~ MEDIUM ST BIER Doz. 29¢ DOMINION STORES » IMATE ° a a A 3for 1 0c: PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER bth, 1940 Se a oi TEETH TR TTT Te LAWRENCE'S Drug Store NEWS "YOU CAN SAVE WITH SAFETY 'AT YOUR REXALL STORE" LINDSAY FAIR TICKETS 4 Es Save 10c. each on your Lindsay Fair Tickets by them in advance Make sure of early buying , from us. your requirements as our supply is limited. REXALL FLIKIL ..,.2%. and 49c. FLY TOX FLIT NEVER DRI FLY COILS, 19¢. doz. AEROXON FLY COILS,..2 for 5c. WILSON'S FLY FLYKIL, STOCK SPRAY, gal. 25¢., 45¢., and 75e, 23¢c, and 39. EEE] "or 25¢. dozen PADS, ..10c. pkg. 3 pkgs. for 25c¢. $1.00 PHONE 49 LN SE see ee IN MEMORIAM BUTSON -- In loving memory of Jack *Butson, who died Septemebr 3, 1938. Peacefully sleeping, resting at last, The world's weary troubles and trials are past; In silerice he suffered, in patience he bore, Till God called him home to suffer no more. Mother, Father, and family. PORT PERRY YACHT CLUB - NEWS Sunday Races. Free-For-All | 1st sk3 Bill Baker, 2nd skd4 IH. and MacMaster, 3rd k6, P. Orde, 4th, 05, D. Carnegie, 5th, sk, H. Brooks. - Junior" Race 1st sk3 Mac. Hope, 2nd skl, Jack MacGregor, 3rd sk4 G. MacMaster, 4th sk2 D. Carnegie, Senior Race 1st skv Bill Baker, 2nd rr H. Brooks, 3rd sk2 G. MacMaster, 4th, '| ski B. Kent. Final Results and Cup Winners. Free-for-All - 1st, B. Kent and G. MacMaster, 43 points, won cup. 2nd, Bill Baker and M. Dowson 38 points; 3rd H. Sager 27 points, Scniors. 1st G. MacMaster 22 pts., won cup; 2nd Bill Baker, 21 pes 3rd B. Kent 16 points. Juniors. 1st-Jack MacGregor, won cup; 2nd G. MacMaster and Mac Hope, tied for 2nd and 3rd place; 4th, D. Carnegie. Cups will be .presented at Yacht Club dance some time next month. WANTED Girl for general house work, st know how to cook. Apply to box 65, Port t Perry Star. WEBBER PIANO FOR SALE No reasonable offer refused. Ap. ply to Tom Comins, 4th concession Reach, near Utica. Sastre stes WANTED To rent a small or medium. sized farm, immediately. Residing now on Con. 13, Lot 18, Reach. Wm. Dittrick, R.R. 2, Blackwater, Ont. 2280008080808 80808 M. LAWRENCE he Renal see PORT PERRY TE TA a a Strand Theatre UXBRIDGE, ONT. re (Theatre Newly Re-modelled) Wallace Beery and Robt. Taylor, in 'STAND UP and FIGHT' Greatest thrill picture of -the year-- Stars, Thrills, Action! "Little Goldfish" in colors. Popeye. Mon, Tues.,, Wed, SEPT 9-10-11 Hopalong Cassidy, in "LAW on the PAMPUS" A great outdoor Western in action. Pictorial and "Stealing Ain't Honest" . Thurs., Sat, (Next Week) 'HEART of the NORTH" A new Mounted Police Picture, in Tecnicolor--You'll enjoy it to the last Friday, COMING--J. McDonald in "Broadway Serenade" a musical show. VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE ~~ The "undersigned have received in- structions from Miss Bessie Crozier to sell her fine residential property on Bigelow street. This property is well built and is excellently situated. It is fitted with modern conveniences and hardwood floors. There are wide verandahs and comfortable sleeping porches. - A commodious garage is situated on the grounds. - For further particulars and terms of sale, apply to------------ HARRIS, HARRIS & WALLACE, Barristers and Solicitors, Port Perry, Ontario. Phone 24. FOR SALE We have several desfrable houses in Port Perry for sale on easy terms and low prices, one with nearly two acres of land. Apply to, HARRIS, HARRIS & WALLACE 3 Port Perry, Ont. | FOR SALE 3 Mr. Mark Hull's House on Cedar St., Port Perry. Mr, Hull has moved to Toronto, The house will be sold at a bargain on easy terms, HARRIS, HARRIS & WALLACE _ Port Perry, Ont, W. J. COOK REAL ESTATR Myrtle Station, Ont. P.O. Box 47. Phone 120 r 2 os -:8 SUITS BPONGED AND PRESSED 80 Cents SUITS CLEANED --1 Dry Cleaned $1.00 : : C. P. ROLPH Upstairs, over Jemison's Bakery OR. H. H. ARMSTRONG Farm, Village, Town and City pro- DENTIST perties for sale. All sorts of ex-|[eonard Block over Prentice's Barbe changes will be considered. novl v Shop. ties's Rather oe en Teleph 237 - - Pért Perry 02ST TS STOIC ROR E00 E08Ce0enececsoeneceosOececeneceosOeceeceecs CEMENT AND ROAD GRAVERL Also Sand for building purposes. For prices of .gravel ol and | hauling aor apply to Phone. 164 r 12, Port Perry 030 (The firm of (reer & Humphreys is dissolved) RUSSELL D. HUMPHREYS 244 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa. Phone 814 ; in attendanes 'at my Port Pérry office on Tuesday apd Thursday afternoons of eackt week or by appointment. Queen Street, Port Perry,' Phone 94 FOR SALE Seven room frame house newl painted and decorated, hard and soft $. water in house, bath, electric lights; | all conveniences of a city Rome. Garage and half acre of garden, streets south of main st., on "hay st, Will be sold very reasonable, A A. W. Allin, Port Perry. ister a na ns ar ns nes as ng ne a 0s 0, W. A. Sangster DENTAL SURGEON . Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Office Upstairs, over C. Sleep's Insurdnce Office, DR. J. B. LUNDY fy DENTAL SURGEON Office above Bell Telephone Bxchange, .| North side Queen Street, Port Perry. Phones: Office 68w, Residence 68) ARTHUR W. -GREER ~In attendance at my Port Perry office on Wednesday morning, and Friday afternoon of each week, or by appointment. Blong Block, Port Perry, Phone 25