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LOCAL ITEMS CHRISTMAS CAKE DRAW The winners in the Group No. 4-- LLO.D.E. Christmas Cake Draw were: Ist--Mr. Gordon Prentice, 2nd--DMr, Chas. Reesor, both of Port Perry. The Group wish to heartily thank all those who helped to sell the tickets and all those who purchased tickets. PROPERTIES CHANGE HANDS Anyong the recent sales of proper- ties fare: Mr, J. J. Merrick, of Ux- ge has purchased the Parker re- Sidence on Cochrane street. We wel- come Mr, and Mrs, Merrick to Port Perry, Mr/ and Mrs. Alex. Vance has pur- chased Mrs, Blight's property on Caleb street now occupied by Mr, and Murs, Slater, $ CANDLELIGHT SERVICE An ancient tradition of -beginning the Christmas festivities with a candle- light service is being revived in many of our churches That is to be the case again this year at the Church of the Ascension. The Church will be decorated with many candles and Christmas will be ushered im with the singing of some of 'the old favorite Christmas Carols. The Holy Communion will be celebrated begin- ning at midnight. The servieé will begin at 11,30 p.m. and the general public is always wel- come, There will also be a Commu- nion service on Christmas Day at 10,30 a.m. and the annual Carol Service on Sunday at 7 p.m, - UNITED CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL HOLD ANNIVERSARY SERVICES: _. Sunday, December 19th, was a red- letter day for the members of the Port Perry United Church Sunday School, under the Supt. Mr. Gordon Reesor, Bh In the morning the Primary Dept. held sway under its leader Mrs, Z, M. Juckson, Mrs. told of ~ work the it was being done and gave a demonstration on teaching with * the of pictures, and the chil- dren's singing showed the effect of the training they had. received. Rev, Mr. Smith assisted with a story in keeping with the program. Mrs. J. E. Jackson and Mrs, Smith presided at the piano, In the evening were two very special : parts on 'the program. The Junior Girls" Choir furnished the music under the directionof Mrs, IF. Mrs. V. PP. Stouffer at the organ. Mr, R. B. Smallman was the special speaker, and told two very appropriate stories, Mr. G. Reesor and Rev. Mr. Smith also took part. In, all it was a very sll occasion, Jackson assistance s uy et SA a ' Hasting, with ji EG LEER GEORGE STEPHENS Wishes his Customers A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR "CH RISTMAS ~ Greetings from = Business Men of District a SAGES SANE MULLIGAN"S BEAUTY SHOP Extends to the People of the Community the HAPPIEST SEASON'S GREETINGS H. H. Mulligan Proprietor We wish All A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR The 5c. to $1.00 Store H. L. Durkin ' THE ELIZABETH SHOPPE wishes you "The Season's Greetings" ES BETH OKE thet ~ The Compliments of the Season NIP? can BEARE MOTORS : "Coffee Shoppe" Wishes all A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR ' FRANK SMITH St 14 DEATHS MASTERS -- "At Oshawa General Hospital, on Sunday, December 19th, (1948, Fredrick Masters, formerly of Prince" Albert, in his 79th year. "STAPLES--At Cartwright, on Tues- day;December 21st, 1948, Lola May Armstrong," beloved wife of Laverne (Sydney) Staples, in her 56th year. CARD OF. THANKS We wish to thank all the kind neigh- bors of Prince Albert for their kind sympathy and floral tributes during the sickness and death of our brother, Mr. Fred Masters. Jim and Sadie. CARD OF THANKS i The family of the late I. H. Webb take_this opportunity of thanking the many kind friends and neighbours for their acts of kindness, very consoling words and beautiful floral tributes. All were deeply appreciated. IN MEMORIAM BUTSON -- In memory of Robert + Butson, who passed away December r 18th, 1947. TC One year has passed, no pen can write, No tongue can tell the sad and bitter loss As | say "Thy will be done", I try to understand; Since God. and friends have helped $0 well 'o bear my heavy cross. ake Wife Edith.* HOLTBY -- In memory of R. M. i Holtby, who passed away December 22nd, 1944. He has crossed the bar to the heavenly 2. shore, Where he waits. to greet them, when our earthly life is over. Greatly missed by his 'wife and y . friends. 3 REESOR--In loving memory of our f dear husband and father; Fred E. fd Reesor, who passed away December J 24th, 1947, 3 ir 'We cannot Lord, Thy purpose see, But all is well that's done by Thee. § Love's last gift--remembrance, Jver remembered by his Wife, - and Family. Fa * REESOR--In loving memory of our ; rr dear Dad and Grandpa, Fred E. Reesor who was called to his eternal home one : year ago, Pecember 24th, 1047, & We do not need a special day Wize To bring you to our mind, i ; For the days we do not think of you % © Are very hard to find, - : If all this world were ours to give, 'We'd give it, yes, and more, T6 see the face of Come smiling through the oor, = Ever remembered by Charlie, Alma and Grandson Danny. ' oar 3d, ) ' ~ 4 Dad dear el | The Season' S ST JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. John Riddell, Minister Sunday, December 26th-- 11 a.m.--Sunday School 7 p.m.--Evening Worship. Yuletide Service. "CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION Rector: Rev. E. C. Bruton, B.A. CHRISTMASTIDE SERVICES-- December 24--Christmas Eve, Candlelight service beginning at 11,30 p.m. Holy Communion at midnight, Christmas Day--10.30 a.m. Holy Communion, Sunday after Christmas, 7 p.m.-- Annual Carol service with Christ- mas lessons and carols. The Rector and Church Wardens take this opportunity of wishing you all a Blessed and Happy Christmas season. PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH P. Taylor, Pastor Sunday, December 26th-- 10 a.m.--Bible School. 11 a.m.--Morning Worship 7 p.m.--Evangelistic Service Wednesday, Prayer Meeting at 8 p.m PORT PERRY UNITED CHURCH CHRISTMAS SERVICES-- 10 a.m.--Sunday School - 11 a.m.--Frimary Class 11 a.m--""What Christ's coming means, "T.pm. --Christmas Candlelight Carol service. At both services Chyistmas Anthems will be sung by the senior choir under the direction of Mr. Gordon Reesor, choir leader, and Mrs. V. P. Stouffer, A.T.C:M.;-organist. . PRINCE ALBERT CHURCH Mrs. A. Harper, Organist. Mr. A. Fear, Choirleader. CHRISTMAS SERVICES-- | ~--2-pan'~=Sunday- School and Bible Class. p.m.--Christmas Carol Service, with Junior Choir singing under the direction of 'Mr. A. Fear as choir leader and Mrs. A. Harber, organist. ANNNEEENNENAREEANAGARNEEED - ARTHUR W. 8. GREER, K.C. in attendance at my Port Parry office on Wednesday morning and Friday afternoon of each week, or by appointment, Port Perry. Phome 25 ' Blong Block, THE CHURCHES *i his "bones" FIRESIDE CLUB The December meeting of the Fire- side Club of St. John's Presbyterian Church was held on Monday evening, December 13th, amid a lovely Christ- mas setting in the Sunday. School room. A large group of members and visitors attended this Christmas party. After singing Christmas Carols, the by Mrs. Riddell and two brief stories were well told, proving the pitiful lack of Christian educational teachings re- garding. the Christmas. story, instead of the commercial aspect. A fined prayer by our minister ended this de- votional period. The "new? ?" slate of officers for 1949 was presented by Mrs. MacFar- lane, as convener of the nominating committee. The meeting of January 10th will be directed by Mrs. Warriner and Mrs, A, Spears. ~~ A fine program of interest- ing numbers was then presented, con- sisting of viplin selections by Mr. W. J. Beacock, accompanied by Mrs. War- riner for his 9-year old daughter Corinne, plus Jimmy Davidson with Miss Helen Hayes sang a fine solo "Bluebird of Happiness" accompanied by Lois Jeffrey: count of the origin and composition of the music of the Christmas carol "Silent Night" by Franz Griiber, Mrs. Alex. Williamson sang "Loch Lomond" in her true Scottish style. Lucky prizes were won by Mrs, O, Watson for lucky chair, Wilma Owen the birthday prize, Lois Jeffrey,-a door prize of 1 Ib. bacon donated by Bert MacGregor, also a prize to Mr. John Murray for north of 'Bonnie Scotland'." Christmas" was sung by tliree Fire- side Club members, Each one received a wee bag of home-niade candy. A fine' lunch with perfect coffee was greatly enjoyed. .. = This social time' was concluded by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne". The committee in charge i.e. Mrs. Dymond, Mrs. Warriner and Mrs, Davidson, de- serve great praise for arranging such a fine [Christmas party. - See 'you on January 10th, at 8 p.m. Greetings Palmer's 'Groceteria We wish. to thank our customers for their continued patronage, and extend to them: A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. 1 Light is the eternal symbol of Christmas, There is always the Star of Bethlehem, Good will toward men is'a crusade \% R. B. Vhose high purpose knows no season. SMALLMAN 'General Blacksmith and Welding PORT PERRY CHICK HATCHERY Ww ishes. for the people of Port Perry Community A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR WITH GREETINGS' "Peace on earth, goodwill toward men." No one can fail to realize the import of these words. Christmas and New Year season is a time of 'rededication. "Let u s make it more than a holiday festive season. The Let us pledge our New Year wishes that 1949 may truly be a year of peace. "ve [x] 0. J. BOE - SEAGRAVE - ©00K's TRANSPORT Wishes all A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS: and a PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR - "Clarence Cook A + TO WISH You A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS and a NEW YEAR OF HAPPY DAYS. | N--a-- STAN, _CAUSLEY } DR. G. M. RENNIE and DR. M. B. DYMOND wish youe 'A MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR Port Perry Dominion Store Wishes All Its Customers A MERRY CHRISTMAS aid a. HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR J. -- E. Bottrell ns | When the supply of bags - To all our 2225000000000 . |. and Friends Customers Christmas Scripture lesson was read]. "A.M, LAWRENCE Phone 49 Tha Rexall, Store Port i Pods Mrs. Bentley gave a delightful ac- having been born the | . | fdrthest distance away--in 'the far A vocalitrio "Ring out the Bells Tor bib 33333333 PEACE ON PART Ta JOYous *, Christos To wish you just a Wonderful Christmas -i and All Happiness : in the New Year. RA Ardley Frocks 491-3-5 Dantarth Ave., Toronto ~fielle ee. Boy - o ii Ep ---- REMEMBER Wednesday, Dec. 29 is the DAY for YOUR . kb par N-- eee rt Scout Paper Savage HAVE BUNDLES OUT BY 9 a.m, SANTA CLAUS visits PORT ~ PERRY, SATURDAY, DEC. 18th. "After much preparation by the Fort Perry Business Men and' Lions Club, girls and boys of the district, the jolly old, man arrived at the Post Office in his special, well loaded trailer. Wel' noted he had been able to get a new suit since his last visit to Port Perry, and looked bright and cheerful. The weather was ideal and an extra large crowd of boys and girls turned out to greet the Happy Old Gentle- man, and receive from him the gift bag.. The contents of the bags were donated by , Silverwoods Ltd,, Port Lions and Business Men's Association. was ox- hausted, oragnes were given out. During the aftérnoon, Mr, Gibson, manager of Lakeview Theatre, gave free admission to a special. show for the boys and girls. We are sure the children appreciate the generosity of the people who made the day such a sagoees, of and after weeks of anticipation by the PRINCE ALBERT It was a pleasure to see an extra good attendance at Sunday Schoo! ¢ on Sunday. « At the church servis the Junior Christmas carols which were much ap- preciated. On theialter was a basket of lovely flowers placed there by Mrs, Butson, in memory 'of her husband, Mr. Robert Butson, ¥ EN We extend congratulations to the pupils and the teacher, Mrs. Gardiner, of the Public School, for the very fine entertainment, rendered on Friday] night. Every number was well given and thoroughly enjoyed by all, It takes the children to draw a crowd. * Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Ben Smith and family in the death of her father, Mr, Fitz Henry . Webb, on Thursday, December 16th, To one and all we wish a Merry, Christmas and a bright New Year, ==Curreagondant. Choir sang very Bweetly several |. SE SONS GREETINGS 4d A HAP PY NEW YEAR TO ALL ° TAYLOR'S RESTAURANT Robertson s Electric Rr o o F IN © © OF ALLK : Eavestroughing, Asahalt Siding Estimates given on all kinds of work. EARL WALLACE Phone 261 Pert Perry 'DR. ED. BAILEY VETERINARY SURGEON | Uxbridge and Port Perry Phone 127, 'Uxbridge Reverse charges on sll phone alls to me,