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.Eyes Examined Glasses complete, or lenses only, supplied where nccessary, at reasonable prices,-- port Porry. FISH COOKING DEMONSTRATION Ph A Canadian Government Lecture 1. R. BENTLEY'S Parktog OSHAWA oil and free demonstration of Fish Cook- ! x Air-Conditioned .ery and Fish Foods under the auspices OPTOM ETRIST Thuisday, Friday, Saterday; of the W.A. of the Anglican Church will be held in the Parish Hall on Fri- day, February 16th, at 2.30 p.m. After the demonstration afternoon tea will be setved at a charge of 16¢ FEBRUARY 26th, at 8 p.m: Meet your friends at the Town Hall that evening and see the Government's. exclusive and complete picturization of "The Royal Visit" and an added FEBRUARY 15-17 The New Hardy Picture is here! Mickey Rooney; Lewis Stone in "Judge Hardy and Son" with Cecilia Parker, Fay Holden. ADDED--Color Cartoon-- "BLUE DANUBE" REVIVAL, Friday, at 10.45 p.m. < 3 CARD OF THANKS - I wish to thank the members of. the Lions Club, the 1.LO.D.E,, and Women's Association of St. John's Presbyterian Church, for their kindness to me dur- ing my recent illness, I also wish to thank those who sent messages of consolation and called to see and cheer me up while I was ill. These little deeds by the people of Port Perry and special "The Sinking of the Graf y i ee This is sponsored by Scugog vicinity were greatly appreciated by "THE, BAD NaN OF o hild<| me. (Signed) Garnet Weir. : thageor, 1.O.D.E. Adults 26c., child: gned) r with Walle Beery, Br. O'leete. ren 1bc. ' ww oo Tuesday, FEB, Double Bill -- with Joel McCrea, Nancy Kelly, "HE MARRIED HIS - WIFE" and "CHARLIE. CHAN AT TREASURE ISLAND" with Sidney Toler Monday, 19-20 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Birkett of Clare- mont, and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Birk- ett, of Biookiin, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Birkett. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Gerrow and daughter Kent, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. Kent, in Lindsay, recently. Correction In the Pine Grove Cemetery Report published last week the name of Grant Gerrow was mentioned as being elect- ed president. = It should have been Mr. Grant Christie. We are very sorry to hear that Mrs. R. Kilpatrick is quite ill. We hope she will soon be restored to good - health again. 'United Church News At the morning service on Sunday, Mr. Smyth will pay a tribute to the late Lord -- On the Stage -- Monday fa, ONLY KEN.SOBLE'S TRUE or FALSE GAME Entertaining, . Educational .and Profitable-- Cash Awards. Every member of The Regent Audience play -- Come Monday nights. The Band enjoyed a social time after practice on Thursday night. It took-the form of a farewell party to - Mr. Fred Greenfield, who was -one of the men instrumental in the re-organ- jzation of the Band. After lunch was served Mr. Bert. MacGregor, président Tweedsmuir our heloved Governor-General, The Official Board will meet on Monday at 8 p.m. Thurs., Fri, Sat. FEBRUARY 21-22-23-24 [4 Wednesday, \ of the Band, presented Mr. Greenfield ------ dow a holt oh wi """with a silver tray. Mr. Greenfield . "thanked the Band for their kindness. : BORN "Gulliver's Travels" CAWKER--To Mr. and Mrs. S. A. The Giant of all Musical Fun Mr, 'and Mrs. Greenfield left on Cawker, on" Saturday, February 3rd, ) ! Shows, Tuesday for their new v home at Lans- downe. 1940, a son. WHITE KITCHEN RESTAURANT Is always i in the lead for the best meals in town, And Good Service All Our Meals are 40c. We are sorry to report the serious illness' of Mrs. Wm. Willard, We trust she will soon be about again. Port Perry is growing. A new cot- tage has been built lately on Rosa St. Miss Beth Archer and Mr. Bill Bry- don, of Toronto, visited Mr. and Mrs. H. Archer. Mr, and Mrs. Reg. Doubt and family of Peterboro, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, A. W. Allin, © Next week and thereafter the work SPORTS ON MONDAY NIGHT Races Girls, 12 and under--1 Merlin Grif- fen, 2 Marie Densham, 3 Mercedes Waridel, * Boys, 12 and under--Hugh Prentice, Bob James, Jack Bowes. 3 Boys, 156 and under-- John Jellrey, Bob McCoy, Mae Hope. Girls, 15 and' under -- Norgiiet Waridel, Grace Hood, Mercedes Wari. del. - Girls, open -- Margaret Waridel, Joan Hayden, Mercedes Waridel . Boys, open -- Glen MacMaster, Gordo Hood, Owen Cliff. : Girls, Balloon Race-- Aileen Oke, Audrey DeShane, Mary Leahy. Musical Keg Race--Irene Mulligan, Marie Hood, Mercedes Waridel. Mixed Couple Race-- Bryce Moase and Grace Hood; 2 Glen MacMaster and Marion Brent. Tug-'o-War--Scugog Girls' Hockey-- North--M. Brent, C. Blewett, M, Griffen, P. Sutcliffe, G. Hood, H. Buss, M. Waridel, I. Honey. South--A. DeShane, J. Hayden, J. Hopkins, W, Hughes, K. Carnegie, B. Cawker, I, Oke, M, Hood, ee WO ---- War Work Activities meeting. will be held on Friday as usual. : * * * Word has been received that the boys prefer their socks the shorter length, so in the future we will make the legs 13 inches long, as in the be- ginning, and scarfs are to be 12 inches wide and from 1650 50 inches long. * * * Another quilt is on the frames, ready for the workers. This is the fourth the "Quilting Queens" have finished within a .month. © * * * ; The Junior aWr Workers will meet at the home of Mrs. Milton Goode on Tuesday evening next at 8 o'clock. BLACKSTOCK The February meeting of the Vie- torian Wamen's Institute was held at the home. of Mrs, John Wright on Wednesday afternoon, the 7th, with an Mrs. R. B. Smallman is visiting her daughter "at Copper Cliff. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Webster and daughter Marjorie of Uxbridge, were Sunday-guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Allin, i Mr. C. Greenfield of Whitby, called on friends in town on Sunday. "DONALD A. BEER INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS At Lowest Rates available with Security and Service REPRESENTING: - " Gore District Mutual Fire Ins. Co. General Accident Assurance Co, Pilot Insurance Company Toronto General Insurance Co. Royal Insurance Company, Limited . Wawanesa Mutual'Insurance Co. Farmers' Central Mutual PORT: PERRY Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hall of Long Branch, were guests of Mr. and Mos. L. G. Hall on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carruthers, | . 'and Mr. Levi Day of Claremont were visiting in town on Monday. Phone 26 Box 131 attendance of thirty. The Scripture reading was taken by Miss Ferga Johnston, and the roll call answered with the name of a Highway Traffic Law. Arrangements were made for a Leap Year Skating Party and euchre to be held on February 29th. A\The proceeds to go to the Red Cross Fund, The program was as follows: a read- ing by Mrs. Percy VanCamp, "Get a Transfer"; a vocal duet by Mrs. E. Larmer and Mrs, Jabez Wright, "In My Heart There Rings a Melody". The life history of Winston Churchill was read by Mrs, J. McArthur; a read- ing by Mrs. Jabez Wright, "The Per- fect Guest." Miss Eva Brown of the Continuation School staff gave a very "Mr. Wm. H. Doubt of Peterboro was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Taylor on Sunday. WAR! The Admiralty announces sinking of two U boat destroyers, three British ships, and one neutral. * Recruiting has begun in Britain for men to go to the aid of Finland. Washington has approved a Loan to Finland. Turkey is speaking of war against Russia in the Spring. German infantry repulsed on the Western Front. 'Nazi spokesman say United States ships fair victims for U boats if they enter Allied waters. oo VO 0 OO 0 Of all kinds done at the Port Perry . Star Office-- 'Posters, Sale Bills, Commercial Stationery, Booklets Folders, Catalogs, Wedding Invitations, or any other Printing you require. Prompt work, low price, The Port Perry Band had several compliments paid them on Monday night at the rink. Jack MacGregor and his Horse (Keith Allin) were one of the high lights at the Carnivhl on Friday night. "They were a show in themselves" commented one of the spectators, Mr. G. F. Charsley has returned home after undergoing a successful = operation for: the femoval of a cat- aract from his eye. We are pleased to hear of the succapgf. the operation. Mr. J. Johnston of Brampton, spent Sunday at the home of his sister Miss Johnston. Mr, and Mrs. Alex, Woods, and Mr. Terry Woods, of Toronto, spent 'the "week end the guests of their mother Mrs. G. Woods, Messrs. John and Philip Orde were Sunday guests of their mother, LIONS CLUB NEWS The speaker at the Charter Night © Banquet; on Friday, Feb. 16th, at 7 © p.m. in the United Chyrch basement, will be Rev. W, J, Johnston, B.A, B.D. of Eglington United Church, Mr. - Johnston will be remembered by the men of Port Perry as the popular fter-dinner Irish speaker at the Men's Banquet in" Port Perry a few years go. Hé is acknqwledged to be one of the best after-dinner speakers in interesting address on "Home Eco- nomies" and had on exhibition several articles: made by pupils of the school. The National Anthem brought the program to a close. A vote of thanks ways ready and willing to open her home for a meeting of the Institute. Lunch was served by the group in charge of the program and refresh- ment with Mrs, Jabez Wright as con- vener. - Messts. F. and A. L. Bailey, Fred Hamilton and Wesley Pearson were on a business trip to. London on Wednes- day and Thursday of this week. Congratulations are. extended to Mrs. Geo. Hooey who celebrated her 86th birthday on Sunday, February 4, and to Mr, J. H. Deyit, ex-M.P. who celebrated his 89th birthday. on Thurs- day, February 1st. The Regular monthly meeting of the W.A. of the United Church was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Ormond Wright. The devotional was in charge of the pastor, Rev. Mr, Stinson, Very interesting annual reports were given by the various committees and the retiring secretary, Mrs. T. Samells, Miss Grace Mountjoy favored with a' reading "Tink Thompson's Wife" and Mrs, Jas. Henry with a ' reading Amanda Blue". A quizz was conduet- ed by the hestess. AS, the close re- freshments were derved by the group in charge. Mrs. F. Lamb who is with her $ [sm Mrs. T. Smith, was. visited Sunday by her sons Messrs, R. G., 'Howard and Chas. Lamb, and two grandsons Douglas and Robert Lamb, all of Lindsay. "A splendid Feptasentation of Fomen from the different churches ih" On wright attended the World's Day a Prayer in St. John's Anglican Church. The leaders. were 'Mrs. Jabez Wright, .. EE was tendered the hostess who is al-} President, of the Blackstock United Church W.M.8., and Mrs. (Rev.) E. P. Wood, President of St. John's W. A, Mrs. Virginia Archer presided at the organ. The three speakers for the 'Bible readings were Mrs. E. Larmer, Mrs. C. Hill and Mrs. McArthur, The prayers were taken by Mrs. E. Dorrell, Mrs. T. Smith and Mrs. Robt. Taylor. Miss Eva Parr, Mrs, Alex. Johnston, Mrs. W. Crawford, 'A very fine and timely address was given by Mrs, F Stinson. Aftey the dedication of the offering a hymn was sung, the bene. diction pronounced in unison and an- other beautiful and helpful prayer, the service was brought to a close, We are very sorry to lose from our community two of our popular young men, Messrs. Ralph Eccleston and Geo. Carter, who have gone to work in the mines in Sudbury. We wish them every success, y Mrs. Payne visited her daughter Mrs, Spencer on Tuesday of last week. The - World's Day of Prayer was held in the school room of the Church on Friday afternoon. On Thursday evening of this week the W.A. are having a social evening in the basement of the Church. Rey Mr, Bishop of Uxbridge, will show lantern slides of our new Canadians in 'the West, after which lunch will be served. Rev. Mr. Wallace and Mr. J. Watson attended a meeting of the Presbytery in Lindsay on Tuesday. + The Red Cross. will have a demon- stration of their work in the afternoon of February 21st. Afternoon tea will be observed. Everyone welcome.' --_------e tow -------- A CONTRIBUTION Mr. G. F. Manning; I have written out copy for our sound truck which will be broadcast in Oshawa, Thurs- day, and all outlying points including Whitby and in all probability Brooklin, Myrtle and so forth. Don Christian Electric are very glad to be of assist- ance to your community effort and you may accept our contribution in this way as a donation towards the success of your enterprise, o CARD OF THANKS - The. family of the late Mrs, John Armstrong, of Prospect, wish to sin- cerely thank the many friends and neighbours whose kindly thoughtful- ness and messages meant so much to rll during the illness and passing on of a loved mother. SLUGGISH KIDNEYS impair your health. Rumacaps' Two-Way Action quickly cleanses and invigorates the Kidneys. Use Rumacaps. Sold at A. M. Lawrence's Drug Store. HeATING HINTS NE of the most common com- plaints voiced by home-owners is to the effect that the draft is so r that the fire will not stay in. sually this condition can be rem- edied by the location of the cause . and the cause nearly always lies in one of the five following places: 1.--A leaking chimney flue; this is sometimes caused by rust or . careless joining of the flue pipe sections; 2.--Ppor chimney construction; many times we find a chimney that is so narrow that it is prac. de impossitle to get sufficient in we tenfind by decora- tive arch A Cross thetop of the chim- ney open ingon the roof. This may be pleas- ing from a scenic view- 2 Ba int, tit Yt ovals: A Prsvenes ou. dre fi getting the proper draft (see illus- Yatlon hing fourteen defects that ma may be found in chimneys). Fly ark (carbon) accumula- ~ in the gas passages; this be eliminated by haying the jas pasini, as well as the entire nace, thoroughly vacuum-cleaned at re or intervals + ++ at least ones a Jor ~The pipe projecting into .. chimney, Aol the Jock od fant the flue pipe should be placed flus with the inside of the wall nearest the chimney opening; * b.~Turn damper rusted shut; naturally the turn 1 dai er in your flue pipe should ovable, so that when you turn LR hajdle the diss inside the pipe' will move: f you have dimealty fn locating he cause of insufficient draft, con- sult an expert, (18) 3: PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15th, 1940 A -------------- EE Lady Dainty TOILETRIES A new ling of cosmetics featuring good quality at a very low. price. Lipstick, * Rouge, Face Powder, and Talcum. / 'Each 25c. 'A. M. RE \ RE RE RE PU LAWRENCE'S Drug Store NEWS You Can Save with Safety at Your Rexall Store " BISMA REX THROAT RELIEF ..25c. and 50¢. RIKER'S SYRUP OF TAR CO. 3%, LAWRENCE - PHONE 49 72 Rexall see 75¢. and $1.50 XALL NOSE AND XALL BRONCHIAL SYRUP 50c. XALL COLD TABLETS. .....25¢. XALL CHEST RUB RETEST COD LIVER OIL 50c. and $1.00 PORT PERRY .| Philp. Mrs. Fred Lyle visited Mrs. Henry Doubt in Oshawa, last week. Mr. Hugo Bradley spent the past few days in London; A number from here attended the Ice Carnival at Port Perry on Friday night and the pleasure of seeing and}. hearing Jim Hunter, the popular radio announcer. Mrs. Frank Shell and Mr, Albert Timms, spent Sunday with the form- er's sister Mrs, English of Manilla. Friends from here attended the fun- eral of Mrs. Armstrong of Prospect on Monday. Rev. Mr, Gervan conducted | , the service. Sympathy is extended to the bereaevd family, Mr, and Mrs, Hindes of Toronto, were recent visitors of their son Richard, Mrs. W. Armstrong. visited her daughter Mrs, Gordon Sweetman at Oakwood on Sunday. % The sleet storm on Saturday made travelling very hazardous on the high- way. A number of €rs skidded into the ditch and had to be hauled out by other power. An accident at the inter- section of the Highway and the Eighth Concession held up traffic for a time when two cars had a head-on collision and were badly smashed, although the occupants just received a shaking up. PRINCE ALBERT The January meeting of the W. A. was held on the afternoon of the 81st, at the home of Miss Madden. The - CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION Rector--Rev. J. C. Clough Sunday, February 18th 3 p.m.--Sunday School 7 p.m--Evensong and Sermon. Wednesday, February. 21st 8 p.m.--Mid;Week Lenten Service. During Lent these services; apart from . Lenten, and Wartime inter- cessions, will be given over to a study of the Bible, so please bring ~ your Bibles. Sunday, February 25th-- 3 p.m. Sunday School 7 p.m.--Evensong and Sernion. PORT PERRY UNITED CHURCH 10 a.m.--Sunday School 11 am--A Tribute to the late Lord . Tweedsmuir. 7 pb.--The Optimisms of Love Monday, at 8 p.m. The Official Board will meet. ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. R. Simpeon, Minister. Sunday Service at 7 p.m. Sunday School at 11 a.m. TOWNSHIP OF REACH NOTICE. Assessor Wanted Applications for the position of Asesssor for the Township of Reach for the year 1940 will be received by the Clerk until 6 pm. Thursday, February 28th. Fred Christie, Clerk. ROOMS FOR RENT Two or three rooms on bathroom president was in charge and the meet exercises, Words of appreciation were received from several who had re- ceived Christmas cheer. The treas- urer .gave the annual report. The | committee for Red Cross work report- ed what had been done and what was on hand. The next meeting to be at Mrs. McCrea's, and Mrs, B. Snelgrove and Mrs. E. Lyle. to be program com- mittee, Mrs. Denny favoured with a guitar . selections followed by two rounds and a singing contest led by Mrs, Harper and Mrs. B. Snelgrove. Lunch was provided by Mrs. Murphy, Mrs, G. Luke and F. Luke. . Attend- ance 30. The annual congregational meeting of our church. was. held on Monday Smyth presiding, and Mr, E. Martin as secretary, The reports of the dif- ferent organizations were gratifying. Mr. A. McGregor was appointed to the office of 'Steward, to fill the va- cancy caused by the death of Mr. T. E., On the same night lantern glides of the "Isle of -Mann" were shown, sponsored by the Y.P.U. The Y.P.U. met as usual last Wed- 3 nesday night with Norman McCrea, '| presiding, in the absence of the presi- | dent. During the business period it was decided to have a sleighing party on February 14th. Mr, M, Clark gavé an interesting talk on the new course of study in the Public School. We are glad to hear that Mr, S. Arnold is improving in health, Mrs. C. B. Press, of Toronto, visited a few days last week at the home of her uncle Mr, R. Butson, Mrs. W. Martyn, Mrs, E. Martyn and Allan were in Toronto last Wed: nesday. Mra, Geo. Luke spent a tow days last week in Toronto with her sister and mother, Y CHOICE COOKING APPLES 25¢, a Bushel, Lloyd L. Reed, (Scugog Street) Port Perry, Ontario, Phone 161J. + AUCTION SALE Friday; February 23rd--Farm Stock and Impléments, the property of Wm. |. Someyville; fot 19, con. 2, Reach Twp. Sale at 1,80 pa. Terms cash, Ted Jackson, Auctioneer. FARM HELP WANTED y Max Heidt, Experienced single man. "Apply to ! 4, Port Perry, ing opened withthe usual devotional evening, January 29th, with Rev. Mr. |: '| ARTHUR Ww. 8. GREER floor, running hot water, use of phone, garage if required, central location, would suit business couple. Phone 285 for appointment. McCORMICK-DEERING TRACTORS Guarantee of Superior Quality Cuts plowing cost more than half, When selecting your tractor de not overlook the Farmall line. Four nizes 'to choose from. They are either a push or a pull tractor. Will handle present pull time equipment, or can be put on underneath cultivators, scufflers, and attached plows, with hydraulic control. C. SWITZER PORT PERRY DR. H. H. ARMSTRONG DENTIST Leonard Block over Prentice's Barber Shop. Port Perry : W. A. Sang gster DENTAL Sangs Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Office Upstairs, over C. Sleeps Insurance Office. DR. J. B. LUNDY DENTAL SURGEON Office above Bell Telephone Exchange, North side Queen Street, Port Perry. Phones: Office 68w, Residence 68) SUITS mone D AND PRESSED : 0\Cent SUITS Telephone 237 C Fane Dry Cleaned $1.00 C. P. ROLPH Upstairs, : over Jemison's puker in attendance at my Port Perry office on _ Wednesday morning, and Friday afterncon of each week, or by appointment. Blong Block, Port Perry, Phone 25 (The firm of Greer & Hamphréys Is dissolved) RUSSELL D. HUMPHREYS 24} Bimeoe Street North, Oshawa. Phone 814 in attendance at my Port Perry office on Tuesday and And Tunas afternoons of eack by appointment. Queen shee, | Port Perty, Phone 2