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ey ee Ah ry a Ss ae ae NEL EN ii a ae Re aS EAN oo go aT oT oT a Phe - mane pes Page Four nw A LOCAL ITEMS We are pleased to report that Mrs. John Crozier is much. improved in health and able to return to her home. Miss Irva Nott, of Mount Albert, and Miss Isabel Ashenhurst, of Goad- wood, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Nott, On Sunday night the pupils of the Prince Albert Public School, under the direction of Mrs. Orval Switzer, will sing carols in the Presbyteriati church at Port Perry. The I, O. D. E. will draw for the lucky number tickets in their Christ- mas Cake Draw, at 3 o'clock on Tues- day, December 19th. The draw will take place in the window of the store recently vacated by Mr. Jas. McKee, Cakes will be on display in the store window. Miss Leola Beare, McKeesport, Pa., and Mrs. Will. Stephens, of Windsor, were in Port Perry attending the funeral of their mother, the late Mrs. Thos, Beare. Mr. and Mrs. David Malcolm, of Innerkip, were in Port Perry, attend- ing the funeral of Mrs. Thos, Beare. Mr, Malcolm is a brother of the late Mrs, Beare. - ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Carnegie announce the engagement of their daughter, Louise, to Mr, Robert M. Savage, of Calgary, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Savage, of Port Perry. BE tl ll BR .... Whitby Minstrels put on a lively 'and pleasing program in the Town Hall last Thursday evening under the auspices . of the Army and Navy Veterans. The acrobatic performance of Miss Doris Mountenay was very fine, --eo-- DIED : BEARE--At Port Perry, on Thurs- day, December 7th, 1933, Jessie Ann Malcolm, widow of the late Thomas Beare, in her 8lst year. OSLER--On Friday, Deceriber 8th, at his son's residence, 1210 Pine Ave, Montreal, Henry Smith Osler, in his 71st year. " CHRISTIE--At Dundrennan Farm, Manchester, on Tuesday, December 12th, 1933, Peter Christie, in his 88th year. Funeral service at the family resi- dence on Friday, the '15th, at 2 o'clock. -------------- EP OP Boxed Stationery -- Priced right at Bentley's. CHRISTMAS TREE AND CONCERT A Christmas Tree and concert will be held in the Yellow School on the evening of December 21st at 8 o'clock. The program will be given by the scholars of the school. Admission 20c. and 10c. --_-------------- MANCHESTER The annual Christmas Tree and Entertainment for the United Church Sunday School will be held in the Township Hall, on Thursday, Dec. 21, 1933, at 8 p.m. A good program is being prepared; come and have a good time. Admission 20c. and 10ec. a _ WHY NOT CHOOSE A CANARY THIS YEAR? h The cheerful gift. Guaranteed singers for sale by A. Barrett, Man- chester. rd bi main made Canadian Toys "and Games at Bentley's--10c. to 25¢. RE A few days ago the Toronto papers recorded the death of Matilda Me- harry Wickens. This may be inter- esting to some of the older residents as Mrs. Wickens was a sister of the Late J. W. Meharry who was once prominent in Port Perry business cir- cles in partnership with the Late J. B. Laing. In the 80's and early 90's the firm of Laing and Meharry did a large hardware and tinware business where the Purdy block now stands. The obituary notice mentioned a brother Edward, now living in Winni- peg. Many of the customers of the old firm will recall the genial Trish "humor of Ed. Meharry, who clerked "in his brother's store, J. HH STEPHENSON - REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST will be at Morrison's Drug Store the Segond and fourth Thefaday of every onth in the afte GL. ABSES AT REASONABLE "PRICES ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN. CHURCH 7 p.m~--Evening Service. Rev. D. A. Ferguson, B.A, Minister ll P= CHURCH of the ASCENSION 1p m,--HEvening Service, -- PORT PERRY HIGH SCHOOL The Commencement Exercises will be held in the High School on Thurs- day and Friday, December 14 and 15. The program will consist of two short plays entitled "The Maker of Dreams" and "Spreading the News," ~~ There will also be musical numbers, gym-| nastics, and the presentation of prizes. On Friday evening the Valedictory' address will be given by Miss Sylvia' Nind. ° Seating plan is at Lawrence's Drug Store, : CAE CALNE JL el ML TR CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Mrs, Thos. Beare wish to thank their friends and neighbours, and the Rev. Mr, Smyth for their kindness during the illness of their mother, ~ * EE i, ANNOUNCEMENT Miss Josie Nott is prepared to do marcelling, finger-waving and hair- cutting at her home, or if*desired, at the home of the patron. For appoint- ment phone 144J, Port Perry. - 2 V. P. STOUFFER actions repaired, keys re- paired, moth-proofing, cleaning and lubricating a specialty. AU work guaranteed. Phone 80, Overhauling -- piano lost motion taken up, sticky and noisy Eyes Examined . By the 'most modern methods accurately. "Prices lower than the lowest, quality considered." F. E. LUKE & SON. OPTOMETRISTS 163-167 Yonge Street, Toronto (Upstairs opposite Simpsons) LAW OFFICE GREER & HUMPHREYS Barristers, Solicitors,' ote. Money to Loan ~~ Now located in the"office of H. W. Emmerson, Purdy Block, Queen Street i Phone 264 - Phone after hours: 8514 Oshawa. $ OLD GOLD $ Turn your old gold into cash. We pay highest cash prices for old watch _|cases, chains, rings, bridgework, gold = teeth, etc. If 'you have anything we will gladly come and make you an offer. Phone 167. ---------- eo tions as follows: South East--Mrs. Chapman and Miss McDougall, $21.30. North East--Mrs. Gerrow and Mrs. Hopkins, $8.76. North west--Mrs, Coates and Miss K. McPhail, $25.00. South "West--Mrs. Wm. Wilson and Mrs. Aaron Williams, $13.70. : Total $68.76. . The above amount has been trans- mitted to and acknowledged by the Toronto office. The local officers at present are: President--Dr. J. B. Lundy Secretary--W. E, Webster. Treasurer--H., - G. Hutcheson. The treasurey showed the Star the "ledger" in which the account of 'the' collections have been recorded since 1877, the opening page reads: Port Perry, Nov. 20, 1877 John Rolph in account with the Upper Canada Bible Society. First meeting held in the Presby-: terian Church on Tuesday evening, November 20th, 1877, when I was! elected reasurer, © The collection in 1878 was $68.50 or within 256c. of this years, so it would seem we were holding our own if not gaining very much. Of the collectors that year only Mrs. J. W. Burnham and Mrs. S. E: Allison are with us to-day. EYESIGHT SPECIALIST Author of Eyes in Modern Life Specializing exclusively in muscle anomalies, eyesight and glasses, Open Tuesda Saturda Disney ay. x Thursday and eve lock Opposite P.O. OSHAWA, ONT. 1616 -- Phone -- 1516 a SUNDAY and an address * 3 prepared service of Song and services. Morning Service 11 a.m.--Special singing by the Sunday School and Primary, Evening Serv ice : 7p. m.--The evening service will be featured by a specially "GRANDFATHER'S CHRISTMAS" . This is a distinctly different type of service, and will prove both interesting and appealing by its seasonable message . © #2 in story and song.' The Sunday School Orchestra will provide the: Music at both services. : : A hearty invitation is. extended to everybody. to attend these Offering in aid of Z Bunday School work. SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY PORT PERRY UNITED CHURCH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 by the Minister. Story, entitled: UPPER CANADA BIBLE SOCIETY A The local treasurer reports collec-] Beet Perry United Church Sunday Schad) will hold their Christmas Entertainment on the evening of _ Thursday, December 21st NOTE--The date of this Entertainment has been changed owing to the fact that the Nomination meeting i is-to be held on the evening of Friday, © Dec. 22, the date ° formerly set. for t is entertainment. The Program will be of a Sokiety . character. 'Admission 25 Cents. 3 Sunday - School Children Freel customers." Phone orders BY-LAW For granting a fixed assessment to the Swan land and building while used as a boot and shoe factory. WHEREAS it is expedient in "the interest of the Municipality to grant a fixed assessment -hereinafter men- tioned for the promotion of a boot and shoe industry in this municipality; BE it therefore enacted by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Village of Port Perry; 1. For the purpose mentioned in the preamble, the following property, that is to say: The Swan building and land on the north-east corner of 1933, Mary and Perry streets, Port Perry, , while used as a boot and shoe factory 'shall be assessed at not more than the sum of $100.00 during the period of ten (10) years from the 31st day of December, 1933; (not including school rates and local improvement taxes), 2. That such fixed assessment shall be given -upon and subject to the terms and conditions of the draft agreement hereunto annexed. 3. The assessment isto continue for ten years, which is the minimum amount of years, and is conditional upon the continuance of the said manufacturing business. The fixed assessment shall cease whenever the said business is discontinued, The following is*a copy of the an- nexed Agreement above referred to: THIS AGREEMENT 'made in dupli- cate. this bth day of December, A.D. BETWEEN: WILLIAM MERLIN LETCHER, of the Village of Port Perry, in thé County ot Ontario, hereinafter call the party of the first part, and T {MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF PORT PERRY, hereinafter called, THE CORPORA TION OF THE SECOND PART: WHEREAS the Party of the First Part has. established a factory for the manufacturing of boots and shoes at the Swan Building on Perr, puted, Port Perry; AND WHEREAS it is thought - expedient and for he ya interest of the. Corporation of the Second Part that the said business shall be continued, and that the as- sessment should be fixed as § "Why Not Buy a God CHRISTMAS CAKE? "We have made up a number of Ditty Christmas Yokes, which we | 4 ¢ are selling at reasonable prices. ; > QM 'CHAMBERS' BAKERY PHONE 93 TA OL oa Our Bread, Pastry, Doughnuts, Buns, Cookies, always please our & receive prompt attention. . _ PORT PERRY | NO.-- improvement taxes.) WITNESSETH that in the consideration of the premises, and of By-Law No. fixing the assessment, the said Wil- liam Merlin Letcher agrees to con- tinue the said business from year to year, and to keep employed in the said 'business a minimum of ten hands during at least eight months in each year; IT is mutually agreed between : the parties hereto that the Corpora- tion of the Second Part may cancel such fixed assessment whenever the business has been closed, or has not been operating for six months. - Take notice that the foregoing is a true copy of a proposed By-Law Perry to- be submitted to. the votes of the electors at the same time and at the same places as the annual election for the Municipal Council, and the Deputy Returning Officers' ap- pointed to hold the said election shall take the vote. AND that the 26th day of December A.D, 1983, at 2 o'clock in the after- noon at the Clerk's office in the said Municipality, has been fixed for the appointment of persons to attend at|. the polling- places, and 'at the. final summing up of the votes by the Clerk. AND that if] the assent of the electors is obtaihed to the said 20. posed By-law it' ih be taken consideration by the Municipal Cane cil of the said Corporation at a meet- ing thereof to be held after the ex- piration of one month from the date of the first publication of this notice and that such first publication was made on. the 7th day of "December A.D, 1933, - TAKE NOTICE further that a tenant who desires to vote upon said proposed By-Law musf deliver to the Clerk not later than the tenth day be- fore the day appointed for taking the vote a declaration under the Canada Evidence Act, that he is a tenant whose lease extends for the time for which the assessment is fixed by the proposed by-law, or for at Jessy twenty-one years, and that he has b dl the lease covenanted to pay all mu cipal taxes, in respect of the property of which he'is tenant other than: local 00 | improvement rates. (not including school rates or on Hd. asm, Cletk, * NOTICE is Serer given. that al by-law was passed by the Village of Port Perry on the 8th day of Novem- ber, 1988, providing for the issue of debentures to the amount of $4000. for the purpose of extending the water-mains for the Villdge of Port Perry for the: purpose of increasing the Fire Protection appliances; and that such by-law. was registered in the registry office of the County of On- tario on the 8th day of December, 1938. "Any motion to inh or set aside the same or any part thereof must be made within' three months after the first publication of this notice and cannot be made thereafter, Dated the 9th day. of December, 1933. R.S.0. Ch. 233, Seq, 805 (8). H. C. NASMITH, Clerk. Dec.28 - Get your Christmas Cards ~~ Now * Only a few days left be- fore the cards. should be mailed, come in and see | , our selection. The Star Office BS (You Save with Safety Lavender. At all prices--60c.. 'cludin case $ «00. / : range of sizes. ~BOOKS--New - Fiction * =$2. 00 and' 'and Story Books' for the little .. Brushes 60c, and $1.00. PERFUMES DI Perfumes in attractive package Dray: Matson Jourelle and © to $1.76 STATIONERY-Gitt eaelits of best. 3 Priced at 50c, Boys' and Girls' Books 8bc. to 6c.' CHRISTMAS TREE 0 The date .for the United Church Christmas Tree has been set for Fri-| day, December 22nd. eel Pp ---- NOTICE = D. E. Steckley, having discontinued his Port Perry office, wishes to an- nounce that following this date he will : make residental 'calls in Port Perry and district. For appointment, phone 224 Oshawa, or write to 146 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa. I ar APPLICATIONS FOR BOOTH * Applications for 'booth privileges at the Port' Perry Rink will 'close on Saturday, December 16th, 1933, °° A, P, McFarlane, Sec, «Treas. > ~ SEASON TICKETS . Season Skating Tickets are now available and for sale. Anyone sell- ing 10 tickets will obtain one free. For further particulars apply to A. <i - P. McFarl ec Treas. of Port Tr Perry Rink Co, NOTICE RE POLL TAX All men over twenty-one and under sixty years' of age, not paying taxes othérwise, shall pay a. Poll Tax of $2 annually, the same to be collected by the Col ector. Every person liable to pay poll tax who neglects 'or refuses to pay the collector 'within two:days after de- mand is made, is liable 'to seizure of chattels or a penalty of $5. WM. NESBITT, Collector. _ APPROPRIATE. GIFTS ETS FOR | =~ EVERYBODY at. Your Rexall Store) TOILETRIES--Sets of Toiletries in neat "gift Packages. delightfully perfumed with Jasmine, Gardenia, Seventeen and Yardiey's to $10.00. ; TOILETWARE--Three-piece sets' of Pearl-on-Amber Toilstuate 'in- © : mirror, brush 'and comb; . With Sse 38, 95: Without : sy stationery. in eazlete. Popular Reprints 86, Paint Books, Pine Books tots 10c. to $1.00, -$2.25, RAZORS--Rolls $6. 60. Wilkinson $3.00. . Autostrop $1 00. SHAVING SETS--Jasmine Sets 90c. and<$1.50; Yardley's Sets $1.00 to $2.76; Woodbury's_ Sets $1.00; Mennen's: Sets 76c, and $1.26. ~ SHAVING BRUSHES--Sims Brushes 31s 50 to $6. 00. LRubbaset ; ges " Yardley's, Jasmine of Southern ranes, b0c, ' CANDY--Neilson's Gift Chocolates, | inl and 2 1b Pakhoes: 50c. - per 1b, Hunt's Gift: Chocolates, in 1 Ib and. 2 Ib. packages G0c.- per Ib, Alice Page Assorted Chocolates in Special Christmas packages, 1 Ib box 86c., 3 Ib.-box $1.00, CARDS--Greeting Cards expressing the sentiments: which you wish to convey. be. cards at b50c. dozen. Assorted boxes of 16 cards 76ec. smaller cards at 36c. -10c. cards at-$14)0- dozen. - Also assoriad boxes of 12 | Bacon Hogs bias ): 10 (voto 6 Shippers Créamery Solids, No. 1 A Seconds 'Churning cream, spesial { adh No. 149, No. 2, 117. TEMA : POULTRY AND EGGS A I GE) £5 Bggs sen axsesvavTiassisns all to Br Poultry--(A) Grade--Alive | Spring Chickens ....i....14.8 to 12 : Broilers divine wars asyenresisclll | Katted Hens ceenernannnnaind to 20 Old Roosters RPEEREE POTATOES -- ; No. 1 90 Ib bags ebisenss fl to 90 LAVE STOCK-- 3 EERE EEE isa Veal Calves. $3.00 to $7.00 Fed Calves i hove Butcher Cattle ...... Choice Steers ........$4.60 to $6.00 Lambs... ie000s 85.60 to $7.76 ONTARIO GRAIN (Shipping Points) + $2.60 to $4.26 WHERE ».vseseresssvasessns0 1012 Oath +. ivr vais snes reds B0 101 B84 35 Barley .....icivaiiaene?..40 to 42 corn... a a aes 060 to 63 Rye ..oiviuiinivsrsinssess 88 to 40 Buckwheat ...o.ovovieis +40 to 42 N, A) = h SCUGOG The Head Sunday School are run- ning g very interesting attendance ' contest, beginning last Sunday and running for four Sundays. The losing side 'are: to treat the winners to a supper and program, . Mr. Anson Gerrow is Captain for the Reds, who were winners of the last contest; and' Miss Flora Miller, Captain for the Blué side. They make a good be- ginning with attendance of tty, Do your best captains. The 'Head Christmas Tree. is next Wednesday evening,: December 20th, and: they' are working hard to' make : it'a success. 'The program 'consists of a very "pretty drill by. "nine girls dressed i in pink, also other drills, music and _ 8angs. - And of course Santa Claus' will be there: ++ rnin December meeting last - 'Tuesday, wi a large. attendance, The meeting opened with our President in the chair ,. of honour. "An interesting program was given as follows: Mrs, C. L.. Fralick read the Scripture lesson, the story of:-the bisth of our Saviour; Mrs. D. Hope asked a number of Bible . questions which were' quickly an- swered. The report. of the Treasurer was good, showing proceeds for the year of $310, This being the meeting for the election of officers, but as. all were satisfied with the work of the officers . for last year, they -were all re-elected-- President, Mrs. George Sweetman; . Vice-President, Mrs. C. The Women's Association held their prs ye a wy «er $4.50 to $7.00 SMOKING SUPPLIES--Cigars, oi igarettes' and Tobacco in api Gift packages at standard prices. HYMNARIES--United Church Hyninaries in all sizes with or without music, various qualities of paper and binding. Standard prices 60c. to $4.00. Also Bibles; staments, etc. - DON'T OVERLOOK YOUR VOTES IN THE DOLL CONTEST For your convenience we shall remain | open evenings until Christmas. A. M. LAWRENCE Hardy; Secretary, Mrs, J. Joblin; Union Treasurer, Mrs. R. Carter; Local Treasurers, Mrs. R, Hood and Mrs. Geo. Samells. Program commit~ tee for January is Mrs, F. Clark and Mrs. E. Ploughman. The meet- ing was closed by Rev. Mr, Elford. Then all were invited to the dining room where the table was tastefully Phone 49 1 JELLY ROLL HUMBUGS, 19c¢: per. . "THE REXALL STORE" SATURDAY SPECIALS H 35. of i the Corporation of the Village of Port |§ HALF DOZEN DOUBLE COOKIES 1 Ib. CHRISTMAS MIXED CANDY ALL THREE FOR 36c., . (in, Ib. lots) Port Perry Nw | 35c. CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES be. and 10c. ; CHRISTMAS CANES, 2 for bc. and lc. each. | Attractively BOXED CHOCOLATES at reasonable prices. GERROW'S BAKERY , Bakers and Confeotloners, Port Perry. "Boxes of 16 Cards for $1.00 Boxes of 12 cards' for 85c¢. GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS Our Christmas ; Giftin i is better than ever. Gifts for every purse, every person and every personality. EE ¥ ee. » + CHRISTMAS CARDS Packages of 6 cards for 15¢c. _ THE WARWICK DE LUXE STATIONERY "Boxes, very distinctive, from 50¢. to $1.50 per box. Sewing Cabinet, filled with stationery, for $2.00 Get one while they last Give the gift you would like to receive. See our Kodaks, Fountain Pens, Pen and Pencils Sets, ery reasonably priced He " Morrison' s Drug Store Pont Perry Phone 16 Ontario Come in and Boxes of 21 cards for be. decorated with Christmas colours and * good things to eat. The supper was served by group 4--Mrs.- W. Milner, Mrs, R. Henders, Mrs. J." Joblin, Mrs.' Geo. Jackson. This meeting was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jackson, : We were glad to have Mrs. S. Hope and Mrs. W. Ettey, of Prince Albert, with us at the W. A. meeting, ° . Miss Florence Wells, of Port Perry, = spent the week end with Mrs. 04 . Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. A, Dowson and child- ren, of Port Perry visited her sister Mrs. J. L. Sweetman, recently. There are several cases of whoop- ing cough on' the Island. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. EB. Reader, on the birth of a daughter, { on December 6th, Four boys from Scugog are 'nm the wagon contest at Lawrence's Drug Store--Glen Demara, Keith and Bobby Crozier, and Murray Clark. Mr. and Mrs. S. Rodman and Miss Flora Miller visited" Mrs. Rodman's parents, Mr, and Mrs. C. E, Ashton, i at Enniskillen, on Sunday. 'Miss Hilda Milner and friend Mr. G. Russell, of Oshawa, Visited her father on Sunday. 3 Miss Joyce Tetlow visited her friend Miss Anna Thomson, over the week "end. : Next Tuesday, December 10th, ia Christmas Fair and Market at Port. 4 80 the feathers will be flying for a few days now. We are sorry to bens aty! J. A Ls Sweetman has been unable to be out for a few weeks, We hope he will soon be feeling better. s 'Silverware has advanced but: our prices have not. Buy. now. at Bentley, -