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J = {\ AY ° [= 3. PORT. * (tr x LIRR ~ J a SWEET E h He ar we measure DeNure Bus Lines ONTARIO PERRY, hn NR 5 shes Ax the: successful year is due in no small. © ronage, cordial wishes 'A MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR IN Ha FAS I SINT < holiday season draws are remined that this. - to your generous pat- Kindly aceept our for and a . PR RENE NRE AR 55 # a LA AAs -- AE um ea TREX, Net Sli C irs CE PY pm N= _|boy ragged and small was standing at said. [little boy in his own way. sound. It was the sound of little feet running and in a moment a another the foot of the steps looking. up at the clock. "Did you call me, Mr. LY Clock?" he "Why, yes, " replied the clock to his own surprise for he could speak out loud quite well now. . Of course he had always been able to talk to the moon or people like that. You didn't have to use human lagguage with them but. this was the first time he had ever been able to speak to a - "Why yes, I did call you, very hard. ing on Christmas night when all the other children in- this town were sound asleep and happily Yregming of Christmas Day 7" The little boy started to cry again, but he . tried to speak - between his sobs 'und tell this funny friend just what his trouble was, (Continued on page 5) The Christmas Uloek chimed the old middle of the night. It will soon be Christmas morning! 1 "wonder if all the little boys and girls there in the houses below me are sound asleep and happy? 1 think they are. I saw Sammy Brown's "One! Two!" Lowi clock in the down with the eyes that open and shut, Ly She'll be happy, too! A The old clock yawned contentedly. 74 He had stood there so many 'years on fa the top of the post of fice watching the bed Christmases go by. watching the ATR people come and go in and out of the] | A 'brass plated door below him. He knew Ji that most of them were pretty com- A old-town and] 3) good inany of them happy, prosperous » "all to himself, "heen-placed-onhis--front- lawn asa: "Goodness me, they're all, Thaddy out of thie post office] vestertay with a huge parcel in his come arms. There was a 'big red label on it and I-could almost see the name Sammy printed across it. He'll be happy anyway. Mildred Walker's 'mother of the toy shop with a big pafcel un- der her arm just after I saw the shop- keeper - reach in and take from his window that loyely curly-heided doll came out PORT PERRY a <5 sm The street Bihit--ere- still on. i They burned all night. The clock's | face with its big crack right across the middle was lighted up, too. Rut they were the only lights and there were many dark cormers into which they could not shine so the clock' still could not find out where the strange would hear it and then it would. stgp. He would hear it again and just as he turned to listen it would fade away. Presently, however, his old friend the mooen-sume sailing out from under da cloud and wished the clock a Merry | Christmas ns she floated-by. She had done this for --years and 'the clock knew her well. | "Why you're the very person I need to help me" he said. "I hear a noise, a strange noise like somebody crying and I can't find out where it is. My cyes aren't as good as dhey used to be and 1 have Lo_stand still here in my but you could find out what it is as you go. sailing around up there in the sky. "Pll try," replied the lady moon and trailed her white cloud searf be- hind her as she rose higher and higher. Soon she ealled oud to the clock, "1 see a little dark heap 'down there in It's the the one with Yes! there is noise came from. He place maybe "" she the shadow of a doorway. Heroeery store doorway, the big new window. Dowson was established by Mr. Harry years and dependable buyer and "exporter {numerous satisfied customers among The grocery business of Mr. Merlin Willard who sold- to Mr. Argue, at which time the business was moved to its present location. Previously it had been in the building occupied by Taylor's Restaurant. Merlin. Dowson, who had several experience clerking in local grocery stores, purchased the business from Mr. Argue early this year, He| carries a a line of popular groceries and | fresh fruits and vegetables, and is al- ways ready to give cheerful service. MAX HEIDT Max Heidt, who has been in the cattle business all his life, came to Canada in 1939. Mr. Heidt has a reputation as a fair of fine dairy cattle to our Southern Neighbour, the U.S.A. He also has the farmers of the district, whom he has supplied with all kinds of dairy cattle. Mr. Heidt keeps - a big stock of springers and young Holstein cattle to supply the needs of his customers. "folks. He had heard them laugh and [someone there and 'he is crying, too. INNES MOTORS . he had heard them cry, too, because [It's a little boy", she called. "He| The Innes Brothers bought out Fred cometimes the children 'played "about [looks cold." Rabey in 1938. Calling themselves | hie door and even fell of f the old stone cteps and' bruised their knees or scratched their legs while clambering about the black iron cannon that had war memorial, by the citiezns of the town. "So he yawned again and almost fell asleep. In fact he nearly forgot to chime "Three" when the time came heeause he had settled down so con- tentedly to wail Tor Chiiktmas norn- ing. a It was =a rood thing he didn't though, becance just as he jumped up. with a start and said to himself, it's three "o'clock, Td sound the--hour, even though asleep somebody might "w:even as he said that, he-heard a strange sound, It wasn't the milkman, It was still too early for him and anyway he'd probably have a holiday Christ- mas Day. It wasn't the doctor's old car although he had often heard that go- -ing by in the middle of the night. He remembered when the Mathern chil- dren had had the measles, the doctor's car had gone hy twice in those cold, dark hours before Christmas morning. "No, it wagn't any of those noises, It must have been something else. better need to know Hy. Then in a minute the clock heard "A little boy!" exclaimed the clock. "Why who could it be out at this hour? All the. children are snuggled warm Nearly every- in their body-in-this-town is well off, All the beds, children have cosy beds with white sheets. Who in the would could it be?" \ There was no more sleep for the great old clock that night. He was disturbed, really disturbed. He thought all the ¢hildren in his town were so well-cared for that this could- n't happen. He wished he knew what | to do. If only the little boy would come-nearer he could talk to him, He tried to-call out but he remembered that he would have to wait until the half hour and then hé could only say one word. 'The minutes went by so slowly even to the clock who was used to. them but at last his chance came and instead of striking half past three in his usual way he tried to call out one word. "Come." He said it loudly and gradually so it would be suré to sound clearly and to his surprise it came out.rather well and had a nice kind, friendly ring. tq it. After the noise of his hig voice died away all was very stilly The ery- ing seemed to have stopped complete- The Innes Motor Sales, Manchester, Ontario, with- W. E, and J. F. Innes as owners and operators. they are the Chrysler and Plymouth dealers of the district. They are' also agents for. John Deere Farm Machinery and 'quipment, The Innes Bros. carry a good selection of quality used cars and are ready to give service of gas, oil 'und \ repairs to cars and farm equipment, I wanted to know why you wére cry-|- |agement of Mrs. Beth Oak¢ ~ Section of of Office and Parts 1 BEARE MOTORS Mr, Cecil E. Beare has been the At that time they were dealers for Chevrolet and Buick cars and con- tinued 'to be so until 1933 when they became dealers for Chrysler and Dodge products. In 1938 they took the agency for Allis-Chalmers Farm Machinery, and in 1947 started to sell Westinghouse products. Beare Motors have always dispensed ~tgasoline but now specialize in"Sunoco products with their A to Z lubrication service. For greasing and lubrication they have the most modern equipment available. They also have equipment for wheel balance, a honing machine and Kiiig "Testing equipment for test- ing the electrical systems of cara and trucks. Beare's have always been in this location where they have beautified and enlarged their building to provide complete %Kervice for all makes of cars. Their parts depart- ment varries a very large stock for ail Chrysler products. . TERMINAL GRILL . The Terminal Grill 'was once the White Kitchen Restaurant, which was opened by Mr. Walter Cook; of Port Perry and Toronto. -. Mr. Cook sold the business. In February, 1949, Mr. Charles .Popert_bought__the business from Mr. Arthur Asher, who was the owner at that time. - owner of this fine garage, since -1919.-{-- recently | EL Department of. Beare Motors" Beauty of Bells. Many lands will Fear "the Christm message rung on bells which owe their tunefulness and beauty to a "lost art." Ancient craftsmen knew the secret of true harmonic tuning, but for a long period the formula was lost. Much experiment was. made to. rediscover the skill of adéurnte tuning, but not art finally found again in the beli foundries of Britain; -- supremacy throughout the world in making of bells. One foundry alone in London has made bells for Canada, thie West Indies, Egypt, Persia, Hol- land, Belgium and Malta. have been sent to Britain from many lands to. be retuned according to the rediscovered formula, been improved upon. Tuning is the most important process in hotly making. Chrismas Morning Swim Notable 'among sports events in Britain is" the iace forthe Peter Pan Swimming Cup. The 86th annual race, promoted by the Serpentine Swimming Club, will be held. ove Serpentine "lake in London's Hyde Park, on Christmas morning--regard- ditions. The race, which continued us until about 30-years ago was the lost| giving --her{% NRE PRU ES UATE BY AA ets fo) Union of | > Australia, -- New Zealand, ) South Africa, Palestine, Argentine, | Old bells | which has since |- ~ Christmastide | a 100-yard course, in_ the] less-of -temperature-and-weather-con=1{- Bras . Alor Yor He STAC IoC N he eo EN AA Wm, Carnegie : UNSEAT 25 Sr "May we at this time cordially éxpress our appreciation of your friendship and goodwill ith the hope that our service will' continue to be a fae tor in the Prosperiy we wish for you . GROCERIES A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a - HAPPY NEW YEAR 'Merlin Dowson PORT PERRY + We like to think of our customers as friends. - There is no better way to express our friendship than by the old, old wish that grows dearer - through the ages, MERRY ( CHRISTMAS palo anda tr HAPPY NEW YEAR ----It--is--now--the Terminal for the Colonial Coach and DeNure Bus Lines, providing passengers with a waiting room and snack bar. Mr. Popert in- troduced the three-decker{ hamburger to Port Perry where Mrs. Popert has esta lished a fine reputation for her tasty pie pies and tarts. ' The Terminal Grill also wells Don- lands Ice Cream, soft drinks, tobacco and novelties, } ELIZABETH SHOPPE This shop is under the capable man- She en- tered into business in November, 1948, in what was formerly the Jamieson Bake Shop... . The Elizabeth Shoppe specializes in children's wear and lingerie, and is the first store of this type to be op- erated -in---Port Perry. ufacturers.' Mrs. Oak is quite the needs of the younger set as she is the mother-of two small "children. She invites you to drop in and brouse around the store. own business in the village. For Students Christmas hospitality of students and West friendship Council, whose headquarters are at Annandale, North End Road, London, N:W. 11. For some 27 years, the Council has been working to prdvide hospitality for students from- many-parts---of the They carr y a full line of parts, world on Christmas Day: \ TO WISH ONE AND ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A JOYOUS NEW YEAR A.W. BS. Greer, K. C. "They carry a| nice line of goods by well known man- |. familiar with Mrs. Oak alse has the' distinction of being the only lady running her | an annual fixture throughout--the war without interruption, last year attracted its largest entry for "several years--=21 members of the Serpentine Swimming Club, ages ranging from 20 to over 70. The temperature was 39 degrees. Should the lake be frozen over on Christmas.,morning, the ice avill be broken to erable the vompeti- tors to cover the course. Near the lake stands the Peter Pan statute, commemorating "the boy who never grew up" -- that lovable character created by Britiiin's famous author and playwright, the late Sir James Barrie. - is being planned in Britain by the East [}\, © CHRISTMAS GREETINGS gr x be CRN ' N «41 2 Not Yscdus of Node Ying established, of Extending Greetings at the Holiday Season, but because Cp - weé sincerely appreciate your kindly > : ; Ariendship and loyal patronage, we wish you a good old-fashioned MERRY CHRISTMAS : : Saar a a CS Me Sy ef¥ = US po woe ZILA [RP (7G CAWKER BROS. . "Tt FAMILY. Ra AZ LJ oo STEAL tak En