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deserved it. Toronto Chief came in a splendid second. At the close of the first heat the Chief was taken into the stable and being very ‘sharp shod’ his shoes cut into the soft floor of the stall. While being backed out of the stall he twisted and the shoe of his hind foot held, straining the leg. Lamed by the accident, the Chief was unable to continue to race. Honest Billy took first money in three straight heats. d day was a grand day of the tournament. Magnificent weather, lots of fine horses and multitudes of people. Ontario Observer, January 22, 1880 THE TRAFFIC LET LOOSE Some five or six spontaneous liquor dealers had started the wholesale liquor business on the ice during the races and did a brisk business while it lasted. But the day of retri- bution came and some half dozen of them were invited to a reception at the office of the magistrate. Four of them faced the music and contributed $25 each to the general fund for selling liquor without a license. Others are wanted. Ontario Observer, January 22, 1880 TROTTING ON THE ICE The Port Perry Trotting Association found their first meet on the ice for the present year a marked success. Much splendid trotting and general satisfaction with the arrange- ments and results of the races and finding many owners of fast horses anxious to have another opportunity to show their 5 The Association agreed to have another meeting for the present winter, which was held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday was a magnificent day and large numbers turned out to take part in the sports. The ice was in choice order. The chief contestants in the ‘Green Race’ were Dolly, Farmers’ Friend and Farmer George. Dolly looked all busi- ness and was a favourite from the first. She came in with a capital lead, followed by George. Friend had to be satisfied with third place. The starting of the named race mustered the forces and the grand gathering watched with much interest, the several horses come to the scratch. Five fine animals put in an ap- pearance - Della Walte, McKenzie’s Bird, Nettie Card, Mol- lie Darling and Princess Louise. Della was a favourite from the first appearance. McK- enzie’s Bird is a superior animal but Della covered more ground ina given time than she could. Nettie followed Della pretty closely during the first heat but never saw her again except on a run. Ontario Observer, February 19, 1890 \OTIONAL PRO; wor vor, INERIDGE All vehicles certified & ~ co emissions tested "0 pineridgeimore®® Warranty Available Good, reliable Ska Embroidery vehicles from $1900 & u Screen Printin: In-house Trophies - Awards leasir = aisle Corporate Promotions 166 Reach Industrial Park Rd., 905-985-2839 fort Perry 135 North Port Road, 905-985-3885 Port Perry, ON LOL 1B2 PPPrint; & Digital Se Services 33 is) your, one stop p source fowalli é ofiyour. business //marke' MARCH SPECIALS: Order 1,000 Laser Cheques - Get 500 FREE! fon any NEW cheque order) Details: 8. 24 Ib. Sot Sneque stock, 2 colour. We meet all CPA cheque standards. Priced as low as \rt extra) Call us for your estimate! Get your vinyl banners here! Various sizes and styles available: SPECIAL OFFER: PRINT 2 DAL SERVICES FAX: poster www ppprint. Cell-Phone Ban Now in Eifect!! Steve Gajewski Drivers in Ontario are now banned ane Sra Positioning System from using hand-held cell phones, at is properly secured to text or e-mail or viewing lap deh te dated ‘or another assess- bate pa able place in the vehicle. and DVD pl. sapien we been plugged into the vehicle's text, type or chatusing sound system. ee ee __Avrecent study show that cll d e beeen, a ide Dial Hand Had Doves tat can be ing and texting carry the highest de- | phone related used in a “hands free manner” are gree of risk with activities, allowed and include the following: 1) Cell Phone with an earpiece or rs using voice dialing or For more information visit http It into the vehicles www. mto.gov.on.ca/english/saf ee (emcees ma ve pesware that lee on yur dn cond may adversely effect your auto insurance premiums. TAYLOR FORDER INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. orth Street, Port Perry * 905-985-8416 — rae einrianicneata FOCUS - MARCH 2010 35