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Port Perry Star (1907-), 12 Dec 1940, p. 6

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SL dru VAS -- Fe ern gE SR -- POU and Visit ORT PERRY CHRISTMAS FAIR TRY MARKET rom SANTA CLAUS Also LUCKY NUMBER DRAW Wednesday, December 18th Every Person bringing Poultry for sale at the Port Perry Christmas Fair Market, will be given a lucky number ticket, which may draw any one of these Prizes: 4th $3.50 7th $2.00 1st $5.00, 5th Grand Prize to person bringing most Poultry (by weight) for sale at the Christmas Fair Market--$7.50 All Poultry must be weighed officially at the Town Hall Santa Claus will receive the Children's Letters and return on the afternoon of Saturday, December 21st, to distribute Presents to the Children. 2nd $4.50, $3.00 6th $2.50 Draw made in front of Post Office at 2.30 p.m., on Fair Day Holder of winning ticket must be present, or new draw will be made. 3rd $4.00 Do Your Christmas Shopping at ARGUFE'S - -- AND SAVE -- SODAS, 12 oz. bag .. BLEACHED RAISINS. .1h. 18c. RAISINS with seeds, 2 hs. 25¢, SULTANA RAISINS 1b. 10c. COOKING FIGS ....2 Ibs. 23c. Fresh CRANBERRIES, 1b. 25c. PASTRY FLOUR, 24's ....65¢ CASTILE SOAP ,...6 bars 15¢. CROCKERY to clear at COST. ARGUE'S GROCERY PHONE 91, PORT PERRY afternoon tea was served to quite a number who braved the elements to attend; - At night the Greenwood Dramatic Club presented their humor- ous play "Grandpa's Twin Sister." The play is the story of a rich, old cantankerous grandpa who really en- joys poor health. His medicines cover * 940w Please ~~, 'A. W. BROCK, President. W. S. SHORT, Secretary SCUGOG The Red Cross Society met in the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon with a good attendance. They packed three quilts, six layettes, 10 sweaters, 66 pairs mitts, 10 pairs pyjamas, 10 girls' night gowns, 2 small girls' dresses, 6 slips, 5 panties. The lay- ettes looked very pretty with fancy stitches and knitted parts which showed the good taste of the workers. Mr. Owen Reader is spending a few dasy in Toronto. _ - The committees from the Sunday Schools are busy helping prepare for the Christmas entertainments. The Girls' Institute will hold its last meeting of the year on Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Joyce Tetlow. The roll call will be answered with an idea for an inexpensive gift for Christmas. There will be a candy contest. On Tuesday evening December 10, a' pot luck supper was held in the Town Hall, along with a bazaar. Mr. and Mrs. M. McLaren were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. D. Hope on Sunday. SCHOOL--BUT NOT 'FROM BOOKS The pupils of the Foot School on Scugog Island spent Friday, Decem- ber 6th, differently from the average school day. The pupils were taken by car to five points of interest in the community. Messrs. Fralick, Graham and Cherrie cach took a carload of children. The pupils took their lunches as on any other school day and met at the school. They arrived at the Creamery in Port Perry at 10.30. Here they saw how the cheese and butter are made; how the Babcock Test is performed and many other interesting things. Everyone was served with ice cream before leaving. The shoe factory was visited next. Here they saw the shoe from the time it was cut out by the pattern until it was a completed shoe. The shoes that were being made that day were going to Kingston, Jamaica. Each child was given a pencil before leaving. The children ate their lunches/aftqr leaving the shoe factory. . At one o'clock they went to the Printing Office. Here they saw the various kinds of lettering and saw how printing is done. Each pupil re- ceived a lead slug with his or her name and address on it; a scratch pad and a booklet "The Way Printing is Done." They went to Whitby from Port Perry where Martins Bakery was visited. Here the weighing and shap- ing of the loves of bread was seen. They all enjoyed seeing the huge oven filled with bread. Time did not permit staying to sce another lot of bread 131538138 SERIARRANRIRRRRRREY diiiiittitidadecrocdocccotttttttitt aati titi tititidiiaiadidditttdeatatits . BUY War Savings Certificates A PROFITABLE INVESTMENT * and a help to Canada in . her time of need. set. Cookies were served to every- one here. el The: Hillerest Dairy, Whitby was the last place visited. The method and benefits of pasteurizion were ex- plained and the bottling of milk. Everyone was served with fancy cakes and chocolate milk, That school day was over a little 'before four except for the trip home. The teacher believes that there are many other places in the vicinity that the teachers; with the cooperation of the parents could take their pupils which would be of educational benefit. She is hoping that these will be visited by other schools. : GREENBANK" Old residents regret to learn of the death of Mr. John Foy of Manistee, Mich. Many years ago Mr. Foy work- ed in Greenbank as a harnessmaker, and married a Greenbank girl, Nettie Scott who survives her husband. Owing to the bad weather and roads Rev, Mr, Irwin did not get here from Whitby on Sunday morning. * Mr. R. B. Smallman of Port Perry kindly. con- sented to take the service, Mr. Ken Woodward is ill with shingles. Mr. Frank Brown has secured a position driving a truck for the T. Eaton Co., Toronto, Mr. Pattridge and family moved to Toronto last Saturday. Sorry to report Miss Mabel Wallace is ill. We wish her a speedy recovery, Miss: Ruth McLeod of Toronto, a returned missionary from Formosa is the guest of 'Mrs. Lytle for a week. Mr. Amos Rodd in Toronto last week for medical observation, SEAGRAVE W. A. Bazaar On December 6th, the Women's As- sociation and Girls' Club held a ba- zaar in the Sunday School rooms fol- lowed by a chicken pie supper. A very nice crowd attended. Proceeds amounted to about $85.00. -W.P. LV. The Young People's meeting was held on Tuesday, Dec. 8rd. The call to worship was given by President Melville Moase, followed by Christmas hymns. Then business was resumed which was followed by Recreational games. Personals Mr. Bill Tristram and Mr. Glenn Moase wap visiting home over - the week-end, . Mr. E. Frise and Mrs. F, Grose were visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Frise on Sunday. ~- - Sorry to report Mrs. J. McTaggart is on the sick list.' We wish her a speedy recovery. Myrtle Station Practising for the Christmas Tree entertainment is progressing rapidly and. the climax will be reached on Tuesday evening Dec. 17th, when the concert will be given in the commun- ity hall, The choruses have been ar- ranged by the school music teacher, Mys. Parsons, \ i ; . Mr. Charley Fox visited last week in Stratford with his brother and sister-in-law. Mr. Jesse Pike who has been living with 'friends during the sumnter and fall months visited with his parents in Toronto on Tuesday of last week. A number of people from this com- munity attended the sale of cattle and horses on the farm of Mr, H. Hopkins, west of 'Ashburn, last Thursday after- noon, The bad condition of the roads kept many away who otherwise would have been there. On the whole prices received were fair. i John Cook, a trainee at Newmarket, spent Sunday with his parents and brothet. , Frank- Downey of the staff of the Dominion Bank, Mount Albert, spent Sunday' with his parents. The cold weather and the great amount of snow kept many from put- ting in-an appearance at the bazaar on Tuesday afternoon of last week, held by the Faithful Workers' Sunday School class. Besides the sale of all kinds of useful and pretty articles, lof a flapper widow who is hard on a table and comprise every known pill or whatever follows, are not missed in their turn. He keeps everyone in the house busy waiting.on him, He imagines all his relatives are after his money. With the help of his grand- daoghter, Betty, he outwits these scheming people and escapes the arms his heels, The plot of the play cre- ates much interest and excitement. Those who took part were: Grandpa, Lloyd Pegg; Maggie, the Irish Cook, Mrs. M. Pegg; Louise, a grandniece, Ruby Annis; Betty, a granddaughter, Mrs. C. McTaggart; Edgar, the meek YES! this lady is ordering i Je Reading Coal from Lake Scugog Lumber ~ &Coal.Co,, Limited 2 Because she knows it's tops ¥- Why don't you order some to-day? OUR BREAD and PASTRY ARE DELICIOUS Just right to gatisty that particular summer SE appetite. Our White and Brown Bread are tasty as well as satisfying, ~ We make pastry for those who are particular about the flavour, We will be pleased to serve you. JEMISON'S BAKERY THE HOME OF GOOD BREAD AND PASTRY Phone 93, Port Perry. We Offer You the Choice of the Market in Fresh and Cured Meats.at CAWKER'S Lowest Market Price. Prompt and _~ Courteous Service 0 Cawker Bros. Phone29w Port Perry it grandnephew, Will Brown; Clara Edgar's bossy wife, Mrs. Will Brown; Ralph Wyatt, a young doctor, Fred! Brown; Henry Collins, a clever law- yer, Edgie Pegg; The Widow Wil- liams, an undying flame, Edna Green; Adam McPherson, a saving specialist, Charles McTaggart. i Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morden, Ernest and Gerald, of Muirkirk, visited from Monday ~ until Friday of last week, '| with Mr. arid Mrs. Hugo Bradley and family. The heavy fall of snow has been of benefit to the farmers in that is has made such excellent 'sleighing. They are taking advantage of it to haul their grain to the elevator to be cracked or chopped. The elevator has been running full time and an extra man has been necessary in order to keep the work caught up. 'Mrs. Johnson Hughson celebrated her 92nd birthday on Friday, Decem- ber 6th. She is enjoying fair health and visitors are always welcome to her home. : Our local skiers are taking advan- tage of the splendid condition of the hills for{their enjoyable sport. "The Annunciation to Mary" will be the subject of Rev. G. S, Gervan's talk on Sunday evening, the second of a series leading up to the birth and teachings of Jesus. _. Sunday School at 1.456 p.m. CHRISTMAS CONCERT and DANCE at Prospect School Wed, Dec. 18 Admission 25c¢, 15¢ i > ep -- > THE SALVATION: ARMY Due to the heavy demands of {ts Auxiliary Wat = Services for 'troop camps, both C.A8.F, and N.P.AM, provided at the request and under the direction of the Canadian Department of National Defence, Ottawa, the Sal- vation Army has found it necessary to prepare for. a national drive for funds on March 10th to 19th, inclusive next spring. : * The objective has ben set, and ap- proved by the War Services Depart ment at Ottawa, at $1,600,000. ' It was pointed out by Salvation Army officials that the drive had been to effect a combined campaign for all war service organizations had proven made necessary only after all efforts] THIS YEAR YOU, TOO, SHOULD CHANGE 710 'blue coal' THE COLOUR GUARANTEES THE QUALITY " It only takes one ton of 'blue coal' to prove to you that it's the greatest heating value money can buy, For cleaner, better heating at less cost, order 'blue coal' today. F. E. 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