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d disappeare ! Bred Mr. Harold Arch 's house | was stolen. A child's fank was 'There is need for the Port Perry, and for the installin ? a burglar alarm system. This = { clearly the business of the ( uncil, and we feel sure that the | townspeople would approve: of an expenditure of money for this 'Very necessary Oren There have been far too many rob- beries in town, and there. is no warrant that they may not be re- wi ie unless proper, steps: are. 'taken to protect the property of {zens. y entered and a luring the nd some dollars taken. At Tad) Mr. Beare identified it and As we press there is no word of any clue of the robbers, Evidently his type of of thing may be repeated, and citizens mush taken their own Steps for 'protection. { the ladies of Seagrave ave noted. | concert, which was given by the |' : 'he ay Daily Record i is starting a erutiade agiinat un- fay taxation of incomes. This paragraph sets out one of the main 1 objections: to the present system: : MANY SERIOUS OBJECTIONS HE 'community in Ontario 'is supposed to: collect in- But the actual collection on 'the part' of the varies from fairly consistent efforts down to at all. Since taxrates throughout Ontario differ * greatly, one man in city "A" may have to pay income, tax for the full taxable amount at a 45 mill rate, while in town- "ship "B oining, a man with a similar income may owing : "Evi come iL 'to. la ement be assessed for only 25 percent, of his ~income at a 15 mill rate. y is increased by the fact that dividendsipaid companies are taxed fully because they are ed, whereas profits derived from .a partner- business must often be gilessed at and therefore us r escape taxation." ; "= Another objection to the system made by the Ree wd i is that in the assessment of real estate, the valuation is only.about 40 or 50.per cent. of the real value, while incomes are assessed at their full value. 'The subject of tax levy will always be with us, and will always be a difficult one to aajust But there is no reason why any mani- fest injustice should be continued. 'Most people pay their taxes without any strenu Somplaint, They may grumble; but they pay. To ar * Satter fs nevitable--"Death and taxes cannot ) cA h ould b instigt hp or a survey of ¢ 'the methods of taxation Many conditions have arisen in late years ce when laws regarding taxation were pay the taxes; Buf, no one should RE TRADE n Council and Vice Presidents of the Organization, Lord Melchett proposed in nd the desirahility of the adoption of a pment Empire as an economic unit, this that immediate steps be taken to promote 'extended 'reciprocal trade agreements between and the several parts of the Empire over- with a dear issue. It is whether she is to ¢ entity with the rest of Europe or whether 'Empire as economically united. Britain with ! | area had become entirely'unbalanced agriculture, to -unequal fe of the country was threatened. self-contained - essential raw [ a hymn, followed he minutes of the last 3 va adopted. After roll Mrs. J. Harding irata Girls' Club met at the Heh of Miss Alma Clements on Wed- day evening, December 4th. The meeting opened with the usual de- votional exercises. Nine members answered the roll call, The election of officers for the coming year took up most of the evening. The officers | for the year 1930 are; Honorary President--Mrs. Green. President--Irene Spoffard. Vice President--Ila Moon Secretary--Velma McMillan Treasurer--Ruth Stone ¢ Program Committee--Alma Clements, Aileen Fishley, Vera Tanner, Iva Reynolds. Lunch was served by Hostess' at close of meeting: In spite of the weather conditions, success in every detail attended the annual bazaar held on Friday after- noon and evening by the Women's As- sociation and' Quadrata Girls' Club of the United Church.. There was a good attendance and a generous patronage for all the sales booths. The decora- tions reflected the spirit of early Christmastide, while the tables also reflected the artistic tastes of the Tadies in charge: The supper was all | that could be desired, the menu being of the quality and variety for which The Young Men's; Choir, of Seugog United Church, and Miss Daisy Parker, was greatly enjoyed and appreciated. The J chorus work of the choir was par- ticularly good. Mrs. Sweetman, pianiste, and director of the choir, has reflected her ability as a leader. We wish to thank Mrs. Sweetman and her choir through the press for their ser- vices so freely given and hope to hear these young men again in the near future. Those in charge of the various booths were: aprons, Mrs, Wa. Crosier, Mrs. W. Frise; miscellaneous, Mrs. F, Watson, Mrs. H. Wanamaker; candy, Mrs. H. Eagleson, Mrs. H. Leask, Mrs. L. Scott; girls' booth, Ila Moon, Irene Spoffard, Vera Tanner, Valma Me- Millan; fish pond, Aileen Fishley, Iva Reynolds, Ruth Stone, Alma Clements. Proceeds of bazaar and supper were about $150. The many friends of Mrs. Wells will be sorry to hear of her recent illness, Mrs. Parker and her daughter Miss Daisy, of Beaaverton, were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Greén, while in the village. § ¥ Mr, Joe Grantham visiting with friends on Scugog Island for a few days. Mrs, Mark who has been spending some time with her son, Mr. John N. Mark, and daughter, Mrs, W. Martyn, of Prince Albert, returned to the city on Monday where ghe will stay with her daughter for the winter. The paople of Seagrave circuit are looking forward to the Missionary as Banquet on Friday evening of this| week. Rev. C. C. Washington, of Fenelon Falls, and Mr. Newbon Smale of Lindsay, are expected to be present and give addrésses, The gervices in the United Church on Sunday evening were of special in- terest. 'Mr. Riches, of Cambray, wis present and gave an interesting ad- dress on the work of the United | Church. S.J. Wooldridge purchased the 'beautiful quilt made by the Girls' Club, The girls are to be congratu- | lated on the amount raised through the quilt. ; Quite a umber from Seugog ac mp: the choir on Friday eveén- 'beautiful roast fowl added to the menu. 'Mr. F. Hortop. The Community ¢ the Townghip Hall on Thursday, Dec 12th, at 8 pm. A good program is being prepared. We 'welcome all who can attend, The final and correct date of the Christmas Tree will be Wednesday, Décember 18th, at 8 p.m. The. social evening given by the Ladies' Aid on Wednesday, December 4th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Spencer was a decided success. A supper was served with The program was 'as follows: A hymn wag sung followed by prayer by Mr. Johnson. Then followed a selection from the Manchester Quartette, duet by Mrs, J. Mitchell and R. Cooper, reading by Misses B. Ressor and H. Crogier, two instrumental piano duets by Mrs. Gilbert and Miss N. Spencer, and a vocal duet by Mrs. Lakey and Rev. Mr Merriam and Mr. Johnson each spoke a few humourous words. All present joined in-community ginging. A hearty vole of thanks was given Mr. and Mrs. Spencer for the opening up of their beautiful home for the evening, to a good attendance of members of the society and visitors. Mr. and Mrs, Norman Gilbert, of Oshawa, wag pre- sent, Mrs. Alick Muir, of Mount Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. B. Eversfield and family Thelma, Arnold and Dorothy, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. F. B. John- gon and were present at the aunt's i the late Mrs .Chas. Lamb, xpressed their sympathy to their bereaved ¢ r, Mrs. Frank Johngon, aken at the age of two and ars, during the loss. of her own and received a loving mother's and father's care by Mr. and Mrs. Lamb, until her marriage. A nephew . Durward Lamb, of To- ) taken as a small boy, Tered the losg of his par- and received the same tender ir. Lamb and Mrs. Johnson eel the loss which cannot be and mother onto, when he ents care ar repl A Mr. and Mrg. Thos. Smith and Mrs. Smith, Sr., of Blackstock; Mr. and Mrs, Howard Lamb, Mr. Russell and . Chas. Lamb, of Lindsay, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lamb, and attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs. Chas. Lamb. Forty-three relatives were present for dinner and forty for tea, at the home of Mr, Chas. Lamb, and to mourn the loss of a very dear relative. The sympathy of the community is extended to the relatives who mourn the loss of the late Mr, and Mrs. Jos. Holtby, who died within one month of each other, Mr. and Mrs. Roswell Dobson, of Oshawa, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Dobson. Mr. and Mrs. George Samells, of Scugog, spent Sunday with the la®- ter"s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wright Crosier, re QO MRS. CHAS. E. LAMB. The death occurred on Friday morning, December 6th, 1929, at her 'home near Manchester, of Mary Jane 'Martin, wife of Charles E. Lamb. Though not in the best of health during the past two years her sudden ' death came as a ghock to her many 'friends and has cast a gloom over the entire community. Mrs. Lamb was respected and loved by all who knew her and her passing has left a vacancy 'which will long be felt, not alone in 'her home but in a large circle of friends. Mrs. Lamb. came to Manchester from her home near Fenelon Falls, about thirty years ago, and since her coming has taken great interest and share' in the life of the community. Especially in the church has ghe been '| an earnest and faithful worker--has been president of the Women's So- ciety and the W.M.8., of which she had been 'made a life. member, 3 Following a short service at the home the funeral procéeded to the "| United Church, Manchester, hoa 5, Club will meet in i Interment took place Pine Cemetery, Prince Albert. bearers were nephews of Derwood Lamb, = Toronto wh and Charles Lamb, of Lindsay; rien Junkin, Wesley and Edgar Martin, of Fenelon Falls, Left to mourn the logs of a fovite. wife and mother are the husband, one daughter, Hattie, and one son, Fred, at home. Four brothers and two sisters also survive, Robert, John William and James and Mrs.. Junkin, Red Rock, and Mrs. Franklin Ellis, of Rossland, B.C.. All were present but one sister as well ag many re- latives from Toronto, Millbrook, Lind- say, Greenbank, Blackstock and Fene- lon Falls, Beautiful flowers expresged the sympathy of relatives and friends. Not Dead--Just Gone Before "Not dead, oh, no! but borne beyond the shadows Into the full, clear light; : Forever done with migt and cloud and tempest, : Where all is calm and bright. "Not silent--just passed out of earthly hearing, To sing Heaven's sweet new gong. Not lonely--dearly beloved and dearly loving Amid the white-robed throng. No, ngt forgetful---keeping fond re- membrance Of dear ones left awhile; And looking gladly to the bright re- union : With handclaspy and with smile. rin Ores BLACKSTOCK The meeting of the A.Y.P.A. of St. John's Church wag held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Smith, on Wednes- day evening of last week and was well attended by members and visit- ors. In the absence of the president and secretary, these offices were filled by Mr, Jack Smith and Murs. A. L. Bailey, respectively. At the close of the busingss session, a splendid pro- gram in charge of Mrs, C. Smith and Mrs. W. Crawford, consisted of the following: Piano solo by Miss F. Fair, reading by Miss Dempsey, reci- tation by Master Bobbie Smith, Two contests won by Miss Phoenix and Bdbbie Smith, Migs Kemp and Mr. J. Smith. The meeting closed with the A, Y. P. A. motto and the serving of lunch. Mrs, M. Smith, Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Smith, and Mr. Hiram Lambe were in Manchester on Sunday attending the funeral of the late Mrs C. Lamb, The deceased was an aunt of Mrs, Smith. The December meeting of the Vie- torian Women's Institute which was held at the home of Mrs. Jas, Henry, on Wednesday afternoon last, had an attendance of 49. The meeting open- ed with devotional exercises conducted by the president. A short business session followed after which Mrs. P. VanCamp and Mrs. A. L. Bailey gave splendid reports of the convention held recently in Toronto. A 'musical con- test won by Mrs, J. Strong and Miss Gertrude Henry and a selection on the Victrolia completed the programme, An exchange of Christmas gifts took place during the serving of lunch and was an interesting and exciting event. The meeting was in charge of group seven consisting of Mrs. P. VanCamp, Mrs. J. W. Bradburn, Mrs. J. Forder, Mrs, T. Smith, Misses Olive VanCamp and Esther Strong. The teacher and pupils of the Con- tinuation School are holding their an- nual concert on Friday evening of this week, 13th, in the township hall. One of the items on the program is a play entitled "Where is Peter 2" If 'Deacon Dubbs" is as popular in Port Perry as it was in Blackstock, when given here by the young people of St. John's Church, its success is assured. ~We are slodte Mow: shat: Mes, He Ginn is better gain, after her recent - illness. ? The teacher and popils of the school are busy Preparing for concert to be, held in Thursday. - bi