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page 8 the georgetown herald wednesday evening decemfef 20th 1939 high school commencement proved sliccesf nl event betty speight presented with provincial oft for oratory aborou cup threeact play tweedka highlight of program tote annual commencement exercises of the georgetown h3gh school wre iteld on thursday evening last in the gregory theatre when a capacity au dlence were delighted by a varied pro gram put on by the students in addition to the program of which the highlight was a threeact play tweetdes prizes and diplomas were presented for achievements made by the students during the past year the major awards were won by harry williams of form v for gen eral proficiency and miss betty bpeight for oratory harry willuuns was also winner of the h j oody scholarship and miss speight the provincial and boss dips miss ther tea campbell obtained second place in oratory other presentations were rifle shooting medal to james rud den colonel ballantine team shooting trophy to form hi roy peck captain halton musical festival cup to the high school orchestra form v r b foulis shield betty orant from xv w v grant shield aaolyn hayes form m o b dayfoot shield ver na molintock form h dr c v wu ttams shield marguerite cotton in absentia form i w robb mildred eason graduation diplomas were presented to edgar beeney franklin cleave helen louise devereaux ralpn johan hansen martha elizabeth isle george rola young azolyn hayes the program consisted of selections by the orchestra boys and girls choirs and the glee club also dances by girls of forms i and v george long rendered a cornet solo the play tweedles was a fitting cumax to an evening well spei arm was directed by miss e fenson of the school staff those taking part in the play were marjorie harris james kelly onme carter betty speight james emmerson joy ruddell mar ion reld roy peck james cof ell mr c b dayfoot chairman of tie school board chairman of the evening the nntlre eveut was under the supervision of principal j l lambert esquesing nominations friday december 22nd there has not been rkuch stir in municipal matters in the towbhip oils year although nonxlnatkwiday draws very near we have not been able to learn at the time of going to press whether all the members of the 1939 council are standing for another term but it is quite likely they will a meeting of the municipal electors of the township of esquesing will be held in the township hall stewart- town on friday december 22nd for the purpose of nominating members of council for 1940 all ratepayers are urged to attend this meeting doug carmichael injured in auto crash douglas carmichael well known hillsburg sportsman was rushed to the lord dufferin hospital on saturday in a serious condition following an accident at camerons jog on no 24 highway three and a half miles south of alton the accident occurred when a car driven by william hunter an enlisted soldier on leave left the south end of the curve and after striking a huge boulder turned over carmichael was a passenger and the only one to re ceive serious injury two other pas sengers and the driver hunter escap ed with slight bruises carmtchael is reported to be suffer lag from a fractured skull concussion abrasions and a severe injury to the spine his condition at the hospital was reported as critical the dominion board of censors made their first release of war news was the very capable regarding canadian troop movements this week christmas greetings friends another year has rolled around another christmas season is with us bringing gooi cheer and happiness may we a i awaj k on for n j tn careo and responsibilities of our busv lives and remember our frledds with a pleasant thought and a kindly greeting we chanced upon a few linos recently penned by an- unknown author that to us contain the very essence of a successful life here they are and we hope that yoii enjov them as much as we dc i rxdect to pass thro iftn this world but once any good things therefoir that i can do or any kindness that i can show a fellow oeinf let me do itjiiov let me not defer or neglect it for i rhnll not pas this vay again the man who conforms his life to the above code has gone a jong way in solving the riddle of the ages how to be happy this then is our christmas greeting to you may you find the secret of happiness and may con tentment and prosperity be jour portions in life i1 a xmo nn tuesday december tt bis home centre road ith brampton ontario robert nelson carter beloved husband of charlotte hunter and brother-in- law ours thos lyons georgetown remains resting at the home of nla aunt miss olive beatty 277 main itreet north brampton the funer- 1 take place from the above ad- on thursday december 21st at a 30 pm interment in brampton cemetery mtjlxjn inhwklliam6 thursday december 14893 mary elizabeth dedrick dearabeloved wife of william muimipged years v in memoriam dodgson in loving memory o alice walker beloved wife ofder rick dodgson who passed aways de cember th 183 past her suffering past her pain cease to weep for tears are vain she who suffered is at rest gone to heaven with the blest husband mother father sisters and brother dodgson in loving memory of alice walker beloved wife of der rick dodgson who passed away de cember 19th 1936 loves greatest gift remembrance never forgotten by aunt ejdltha uncle chris and cousins obituafity anna j murratk death came suddenly wednesday morning december 13th to anna j murray widow of the lattr charles g murray at her home in stewarttown although not in robust health for some years her sudden passing was a shock to her many friezes she was born in esquesing seventyseven years ago the daughter of the ate mr and mrs jo seph cross jo- 1890 he married the late charles murray who predeceased her 18 years ago they took up rest dence in stewarttown on their mar rtage add she spent her life in the community she was a devout chris tlan an anglican in religion of quiet disposition she loved her home and was afimxs willing to lend a helping handluphe leaves to mourn the loss of a devoted and loving mother two sons j a and f j murray and one daughter mrs c g english andbro ther a h cross of esquesing also seven grandchildren interment took place on friday afternoon to stewart town cemetery the pallbearers were messrs j devereaux col g x brown w law on n r thompson j l standish bob board the store 0 tactical i your late christmas shopping will be a pleasure at brills suitable sugges tions for large and small gifts are on display in all departments and you will be delighted to find what lovely gifts you may purchase at most reasonable prices ladies meos and childrens gifts are easily selected from our stock of hose gloves and mitts sport jack ets neckwear handkerchiefs slip pers rubber footwear belts ladles housecoats lingerie mens bathrobes and smoking jackets braces etc etc qnalily costume jewelry is now highly m demand we have a choice range o- lovely necklaces quaint lockets and engraved metal bracelets a special selection is of fered at for the best girl be she your mother sweetheart or sister might we suggest one of our lovely satin com forters tbey come m solid colors 2tone reversible priced nt only 795 towels come at 25c and up lun cheon cloths from 59c pillow cases from 25c colored dresser scarfs or sets at 39c other lines too numerous to mention d brill co main at mill st georgetown wishing you all a very merry christmas balunafad the w a held ils annual meeting at the home of mrs ft mcenery the devotlonals v ere taken by mrs d mc lain and mrs foreman the members answered the roll call with christmas memories from childhood several itenu of bus i lit svtuwed work comml tees ftere apopinted for each quarter o the ensuing jear the treasurer reported a vet encouraging balance o 1 hnnd the following an elected for 1940 prurient mr- robert mcenery first vice president mrs e perry man second vice president mrs j snow secretary mrs j p kirkwood assistant mrs m madill trea urer mrs a starrct flower committee mrs c beswlcic and janey olvens visiting committee mrs r mcen ery and mrs a foreman prps secretary mrs j snow and mrs t mclain organist mrs b vannatter manse committee mrs f w short ill and mrc w wiley lunch was served by the hostess miss jo ruddell or ashgrove was a week end visitor with juana shortill mlss noreen mckechnie has accept ed a position with wiles bakery m acton the annual sunday school concert was held friday evening the attend ance wa verj encouraging to the pro gram committee the program opened with all joining in singing christmas carols followed with prayer by rev w foreman who acted as chairman- a splendid program of ones recitations dialogues and read tags was given alter which santa claus appeared mucti to the delight of the r i 15 the miion bud held their de cember r saturday alternoon j si miss hi id l c beautiful christ- mas storj n vr ual capable man f ner and pr d prizes for attend ance bett pcrryman was elected president for the ensuing jear the treasurer reported that the band had i ckcecded ils allocation mr r mc enery will continue as leader for next jear 8 jfflerrp cfjrtetmasi we are grateful for the business you have given us in the past and we value still more the cordial relations that have existed between us for so many years along with our em ployees we wish one and all a very merry christmas and a happy and prosperous new year browns bakery georgetown rial you can spend a lot 5c santa claus candies candt stockings gane8 8leighs bars souvenir pencils loo bundles of candy canes candy candles tooth powdeb english lavender soap uo bats salts mechanical pencil8 shavtno lotion chocolate bars scrap books coo story books for children ho perfumes and sachets cashmere bouquet sets chocolates paint books out out books on a uttle it is the thought behind the gift we list a few at random ppgmjsu powder jiudnut sets 1j slm stationery 25o 1js0 puff sets 15c to 1100 parker sets sls5 11500 dresser sets b15 to 11175 cutex sets 65c to h00 chocolates special wrap 5o to sloo cameras cedar chests sc elm sj1b ho cigarettes cigars tobacco mens shaving sets perfume balls chocolates pen and pencil sets 55c perfumes yardley bath salts yardley invisible talcum cutex sect 75o cashmere bouuet sets 85o yardley talcum giant size 1100 chocolates repeating pencils fountain pens shaving bowls men8 sets ckncswst ckuatmoo tnqs layoff out jiiutuja and custnimcu s p chapman hone pharmacist 72 for church news scripture text for the week and the ancel said unto them tear not for behold i bring too good tidings of grot r which shall be to all people for onto yon is born this day in the city of david a savkmr which la christ the lord lake 10 1l it george s church rev woo thompson rector fourth sunday in advent holy communion 8 ajn sunday school 10 ajn matins 11 ajn evensong 0 pjn christmas mid night service of holy cornmunion choral service a second celebration will he held at 800 am st albans church glen williams fourth sunday in advent sunday school 2 00 pjn evensong 3 00 pm christmas holy commun ion 9 30 ajn the united charch rev p o overend ba minister the sunda school and bible classes will meet at 10 ajn at 11 am and 7 pjn christmas services will be held the senior choir the junior choir and mrs josephine moleay soprano solo ist of port credit will provide christ mas music christmas messages will be triven by the minister the presbyterian charch minister rev d d davidson mjl sunday december 34 at 10 ajn sunday school 11 ajn and 7 pjru public worship the s and mu sic will be in toepirjff with the chrtst- mas asaaon the tntnlster nhl pioh conductor otoholr 8 t wmnun or ganist june prtnk ret kq baxter minister 2j0t nan obttmm eobool endoe too pjn clwroh swrrloa obrmsna nm and inesmfs tntxwlsqr 8 pjbu weekly prayer servfob a coidlalklh oome and chriitaas greetingb to all bens- a sugfettion tor a christmas vuwin for ralatjves and mends dominion rctnkm ad i it h hi an wofk ssklfct lbs owlshaat dtaftm on mgurgl- ttxit b mw fetgottf ginger ale 10 deposit 10c 29c almond icing 1 lb tin olives largfi plain 17 w ot jir 29c 39c serviettes package table balsinb packagtt stuffed olives 17ioz jar 4 8kz jr 25c 11 33c ginger snaps 3 ib 25c creams and jellies ib 15c chocoiate drops 15c chocolates xmas wrapped io ia boxoj boijj iclfc new crop by famous chocolate ocild mixed nuts apple oder sweet gal jug 5 oranges n 29c cranberries 25 grapefruit juicy g or 25c celery heaxt8 bbdssels 8tbout8 ft wiuta 1uc rt 1c tomatoes bx j9 head lettuce bread flour xxxxsb lb quaker rastryflour 4 jmwhitf ci dominion i ft