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Travelling i in Canada or Abroad N ESSENTIAL requisite for an extended trip in Canada or u- broad is a letter of credit. The details of obtaining funds en route as desired are reduced to a minimum by the possession of personal letter of credit from the Standard Bank. It may be written to cover any amount you wish to arrange for-and is im- mediately negotiable by hotels, steam- ship companies and banks anywhere i ay "Candy from us ARE RIGHT HE WISE MEN OF THE | WORLD have ever been in Wl quest of "Christmas" and all that @ for which Christmas stands. At | times the search has been like | Pitan dots PSE the quest for the "Holy Grail," when men in virtue and sacrifice 'and noble deeds, sought the holiest object, that their lives might have the happiness of Christ's friendship. At times in heroic deeds they hewed theirway shzongh i the ranks of the "infidels," freely giving their lives that the tomb of their Lord might be rescued. Fhe anchorite dwelt alone, fasted, and flayed his body; that sin might leave him, and the: joy of holiness become his possession. These men were "wise" according to the light that they had. Others, not so wise, dreamed of the "philosopher's stone, or the "elixir of life" as the great keys to hap- piness. Others, still less wise, have sought by force, by cunning, and by feverish industry to grasp great material wealth, and so ensure happiness. All whose motives: were pure, attained some measure of success: but they travelled a hard road, and suffered great isappointment. - The wise men who journeyed to the : little town of Bethlehem discovered the great secret. There they found [EEE the Great King, lying in a manger, [EN : foe by loving, yet humble par- The Child grew in. wisdom, and | and i in favor with God and went about doius good, RR i a I) specified throughout the world. STANDARD BANK ft Branches also at Blackstock, Little Britain, Nestloton Station, Sunderland Another year bistory and is passing into a new year is soon to begin. "J wish a Jerry Christmas Season to all in South Ontario, and a Prosperous and Happy New Year. W. "E. 1. Sinclair Resume of Port Perry Couricil Proceedings for 1927. 1st meeting Jan, 10th--Committees appointed. Finance--Campbell and Jackson. Roads--Somerville and Jackson Fire--Jackson and Somerville Hydro, etc--Sweetman and Williams. Property--Williams and Campbell: D. J. Aird--appointed auditor Norman Stuart appointed assessor. Mrs. W, H. Harris was appointed to the Library Board. J. F. McClintock appointed to the Board of Health. 2 A. B. Cawker appointed to the Board of Education, Clerk authorized to borrow $5,000 'for running expenses, Accounts passed. Second Meeting, Feb. 9th-- Eckardt Musical Co. application for usé of town hall discussed and res fused. Mr, Campbell appointed chairman in absence of Mr. Sweetman. Mr. Scott's rent for town hall re. duced to $30 per month. Accounts passed. 8rd meeting, March 12th. Dog license raised. Auditor's Re- port presented, accepted and auditor paid $100. Accounts passed. Bond renewed for Treasurer, 4th meeting, April 5th Complaints re damage to stoves through . water pressure during visit of fire inspector. Citizen's Band granted use of town hall on Monday _ evenings. Rebate of $56.80 granted on taxes of S. Jeffrey & Son. Street oiling authorized. 5th Meeting, May 2nd. Request of Bell Telephone Co. for use of certain streets. Passing accounts, Rebate of $110.47 on taxes of Port Perry Rink. Meeting, May 10th-- - Request for restraint of dogs, made ~ by W. H. Clark and others. No action. Assessor's Roll presented. Order for advertising Court of Revision for, May 27th, Assesor's Roll accepted, ~ 6th Regular Meeting, June 6th. Delegation % Pruposed by-law to Request granted. Accounts passed. Certain "Stop" streets designated. Mill rate of 45 struck for 1927. Meeting, July 20th By-law to issue additional deben- tures for $4,000 for school passed. 8th Regular Meeting, Aug. 10 Messrs. Harris & Harris authorized to sell new school debentures amounts ing to $4,000 Queen street made a through street for traffic purposes. 9th Regular Meeting, September 13-- Mr. Frank Dowson requested re- pair of Ella stret. Afterward request granted. Accounts passed. 10th Regular Meeting, Oct. 4th, Accounts passed. Mr. Tinsley was granted $200 increase on salary. Mr. Purdy's salary was increased $300 as secretary-treasurer or Hydro. Three car loads of gravel ordered. Meeting, October 14-- Mr, Weir granted $10 rebate on water rate. Poll-tax by-law discussed. No action taken, Water rates fixed as follows: Garages $20. yearly. House- holders $5. for first tap, $2 for each succeeding tap. Hotels «$26 yearly. 11th Regular Meeting, November Sth. Delegation re freezing of water mains on Queen street heard. Invest- igation promised. Extra light ordered to be installed on street at Sebert House shed. 12th Regular Meeting, Dec. 5. Complaint from Mr, H. Nasmith re sheep killed by dogs. Messrs. Harris & Harris {ranted rebate of $20,82 on taxes of 1923. A Mr. Wm. Leonard granted rebate . on. taxes of $8.10, assessment error. Firemen bills for on aa | - year. Statutary Matin, Dec. 15th.