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' THE END OF THIS WEEK 'G OUT RUBBERS 'special her Bovis genial Br rrevsereieesse eB ative ab vera asian vn 35.19 49 sian 3010 So orcen on on 'winter goods are marked down below cost. ALIX. GILBOORD, Proprietor Phone 173, Port Perry, Ont. Manchester Miss Ackney, formerly from Ux- bridge, has been engaged by Mr. 1. Barrett, as housekeeper. Mr, and Mrs. Russell Sonley and two children were recent visitors for a 'day at the home of Mrs, Sonley. Mr. McGaffey, of Lindsay, has been spending a few days helping Mr. Me- Kee cut his winter supply of wood. Mr. and Mrs, Evans, of Raglan, were recent visitors at the home of "Mr. and Mrs. McKee. Mr. Arnold Roach, of Toronto, spent the week end at his home with his mother. A number of our citizens have been suffering from very bad colds, We hope to see them again soon fully re- covered and with us in our community social gatherings. We are pleased to know that Miss Edna McKee, althought not better as yet in health, has greatly improved. Miss Hattie Lamb was home oyer over the week end and an evening during the week. Mr. John Boys has been a recent visitor at the home of his daughter in. Windsor. Mr. Isaac Walls, who has been visit- ing. his sister Mrs. Vernon, is now visiting relatives at Tottenham and Toronto. Murs. Archer, of Port Perry, and children, visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Vernon, recently. . Mrs. Thorn and daughter Madeline, are vigiting relatives in Oshawa, Our young people have been enjoy- ing the skating on the flats this last couple of weeks. { We were very sorry to hear of Mr. Frank Crosier's misfortune, when the stearing gear of his car went wrong at Brooklin bridge, causing him to lose control of the car and consider- able damage to the car resulted. Miss Laura Thompson from the 6th Congession is spending this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Christie. The officers and teachers of our Sunday School for the coming year are as follows: Superintendent--John Johnson, Secretary--Sam Masters. Asst. Secretary--Dorothy Roper, Treasurer--Dolly Rees. Librarian--Dorothy Rees. Pianiste--Mrs. Chas. Gerrow. Teachers--Primary Class, Mrs. Lamb, Junior Boys, Aletha Barrett, Junior ls, Mrs, E. Holtby, Young People's Miss B. Reesor. The lantern slides loaned through the courtesy of the C.P.R. and shown to us by our pastor, were immensely enjoyed on Friday evening at the Community Club, January 24. Mr. Henry Merriam gave a good descrip- tion of each scene as it was shown. Some of Canada's most beautiful spots were shown from coast to coast. A good collection was received, The ~Club's program committee were ap- pointed for the coming meeting which will be held on Thursday, Feb. 6th. Committee--Mr. W. D. Munro, Miss Reesor, gnd Mrs. Frank Johnson.. The Mock Trial held by the Com- munity Club on Thursday evening, January 9th, was a success. Although the night was disagreeable, yet the attendance was fairly large, Heimy Rotenberg (Alwin Owen)' arraigned before Judge and Jury tharge of having stolen seventy n his | Smith, (Reg. Cotpen). en sworn in by the clerk of the C (John Moore), witnesses for plaintiff, Smith, himself, his wife, the vil- After having bands, sacks, crowbar, and some uracks in 'the snow which, they ex- plained, were all traceable to the ac- cused. Counsel for the plaintiff (Jas. tchell) sought to draw from these witnesses, evidence to convict Roten- berg ot the theft. Counsels for the accused sFrank Johnson and Donald rerguson) held that the evidence showed that the chickens were stolen, but that it did not show that they were stolen by his client. Only two defense witnesses testified, Rotenberg himself and his wife (Aletha Barrett) I'wo other witnesses for the defence, the village storekeeper (Geo. Milne), and a neighbor (W. D. Munro) were not called, After considerable ques- tioning and cross-questioning, the summaries of evidence were submitted to the Court. The jury, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Munro, Mrs. Harvey Dobson, A. kK. Spencer, Harfey Dobson and Chas. Gerrow, then left to decide the case. 'They were back inside a minute and their spokesman informed the court that they found the prisoner "not guilty." His Honor Judge John R. Johnson, then dismissed the case with costs to be paid by the plaintiff, The evening's entertainment took well," It was different from anything that had ever been attempted before and it should give encouragement to the members of the society to face the future with confidence, and a faith in their own destiny at their own hands, me Prince Albert Mrs, Porteous and Miss Erma are in Toronto visitini friends, Miss Porteous may remain there for some time. _ Rabbit hunting is being enjoyed by the nimrods of the neighborhood. Misses Margaret and Mary MnCrea, twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. E. McCrea, entertained a number of their little friends on Monday the 27th, to celebrate their tenth birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Warren have gone to Midland to spend the re- mainder of the winter with relatives there. . Mrs, A. Jeffrey entertained some friends last week. Radio broadcasts from the cele- brities attending the peace parley in London, England, have been very much enjoyed by radio fans of this village. 3 Mr, Kerry has purchased an electric radio. D. Davidson, of Scarboro, was enjoyed by those who faced the severe cold to attend church. His clean explana- tions of the beliefs of the natives of British East India made us more ap- preciative of the many difficulties of the missionaries and certainly strengthened desires to support more vigorously those who undertake the extension of God's work in that far- The annual meeting of the Prince Albert United Church was held on Wednesday evening, the 22nd inst. Rev. R. T. Rischards, being in the! chair, The finances were in a sound condition, those of the Woman's Adso- ciation being particularly good. The board intend having some electric wiring done and the Sunday School are in hopes of having curtains hung so that during the lesson period, classes will be separated. On Wednesday, Jamary 18th, there] passed away in Toronto, Mrs. Dorothy Bowes Willmott, wifé of the late Rev. J.C. 'Willmott, who 'one of the most highly educated and belo The missionary address of the Rev. | Miss Betty Harrison, of Montreal, with Jas, Mitchell for a few gag. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackney and famly in Toronto, ~~ = Pleased to. report Mrs. E 5 Christie is improving after being confined to her bed with flu and | pleurisy for the last month. 2s Mr. Chas. Lakey and Mrs. Geo, Smith motored to London on Satur- | day, to visit Mr. Smith at the hospital Mr. Smith arrived home this week but is still confined to his bed. Pleased to report Miss Nora Spencer is improving after her ae- cident, which might have peen more serious. While leading a hores, the animal became frightened and crowd- ed her against the wall and then dragged her for some distance, in- juring her head and bruising her boay badly The United Church Ladies' Aid met, Luesday, January 21, at the home of Mrs, Russel Butson. The usual meet- ing was held and also packed a bale of men's clothing for the Yonge St. Mission. After the meeting Mrs. Butson was presented with a set of mixing bowls as a remebrance of the Aid. Mr, and Mrs, Butson and family are moving to Greenbank about the middle of February, Mrs. Walter Skerratt of Toronto is visiting her mother Mrs. G. D, bentley this week. : Sorry Rev, Jos, Denney is not im- proving as fast as his many friends would like to see him. Mr. and Mrs, Harold Kerry spent a couple of days in Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs, Harlem Wagg with his brother Mr. J. Wagg, Kinsale on Friday. Mr, Frank Ferron sister Mrs. Ben Jones. Mr. Frank Kight had the misfor- tune to have his car badly smashed when his car collided with another car on the Port Perry-Manchester road. Fortunately neither Mr. Kight or his mother were injured. Mrs. Henry Ouderkirk visited Mr, Ouderkirk at Chrstie Street Hospital last week. Sorry to say Mr. Ouder- kirk is not improving any. Mrs, Geo. Howsam, of Port Perry, with Mr. and Mrs, Walter Howsam, Pleased to report Mrs, iS. Christie, Miss Nora Spencer and Mr. Ralph Miller, are much improved in health. Mr. Geo. Welch in 'Greenbank one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Geer with Mr, and Mrs. Chester Geer, on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs, Russell Butson enter- tained the young people's Sunday School Classes at a skating party last Thursday evening. After skating, lunch and games were indulged in, and all report a good time, Mrs. Jas. E. Mitchell' and Verna, with Mrs. C. W. Lakey, on Sunday. Mr. Allie" Christie sold a valuable horse to Mr, Wm. Hopkins, Ashburn. Mr. Geo. Smith arrived home last Wednesday, although still confined to his bed, he says he never felt better in his life. His many friends will be pleased to hear this good news. Rev. Jos. Denny was unable to take the services at the different appointl ments on. Sunday. We all regret to hear of his illness, and Hopé he 'will soon be on the way to recovery. Mr, Denny..is..beloved by all who know him, as a more earnest, considerate, and hard working man among his people never lived. His whole desire visiting his deems to be to lighten some one elses load, and make things run more smoothly in this old world as pos- sible. 3 Mr. ard Mrs. Henry Gibner, visited with Mr. ahd Mrs Jos. Flewell; of Manchester, on: Monday. "Why need we make a fuss If snow banks high are' in the . streets, We're housed up nice and warm, "Tis God's own way to. decorate, And certainly has charm. = The ice storm too, though causing] tail, " For phone and hydro crews May just have been God's pruning : time; He has his work to do. For barren soil may need this cover-| let of snow, 'And trees, and shrubs, and wheat, f next year, May all the better grow. rte 0mm BLACKSTOCK Mr, and Mrs. J. L. Maxwell, of Seattle, are visiting the latter's brother-in-law Mr, J. H. Devitt. Miss H. Kemp spent the week end in Toronto. Miss Vera Forder, of Toronto; spent the week end with her mother Mrs, John Forder. : Mr. and Mrs, John Argue, of Sask., are Visiting with relatives 'here. A very pleasant social evening was | spent at the home of Miss Mary Parr on Thursday evening last when she entertained a number of friénds to a "enchre." ~~ Mrs, John: Marlow won the prize for the highest number of points, On Wednesday evening of last week the young people of United Church League held a skating party on the rink after which all gathered in the basement of the church whére the following program was rendered and lunch served: Piano duet by Mikses Frances and Grace Mountjoy; Piano solo by Miss Viola Bradhurn; Reading by Mrs. Clarence Marlow and Miss Irene Graham; vocal 'duets by Mrs. Newell and Miss Olive : VanCamp; Misses Margaret Swain and Olive} VanCamp. The members of the Woman's Mis- sionary Society of the United Church have rented the rink for Friday night 31st, for the purpose of holding a skating party to which everyone is invited to come and enjoy a good skate for 1bc. At the close a cafa- teria lunch consisting. of pork and beans, pie, cake, coffee, will be served in the basement of the town hall. Miss Edna Heaslip, of Janetville, is the guest of her sister, Mrs, Wal- lace Marlow. Mr. and Mrs, Wing VanCamp were host and hostess fe a number of friends at a fowl super and social evening at their home on Thursday last. There were no services in St. John's Church on Sunday last. owing to the unfavorable condition of the weather on Saturday, the wardens thought it unwise to bring a minister from To- ronto. The Vestry meeting which was postponed. Services ¢ 'Sunday next will be taken by A Davidson of Toronto. The annual vestry meet- ing will be held on" Monday. in the church. The Archdeacon will be pre- sent at this meeting and a. 'full attend- ance of members and adherents is ref quested. ; 'The Euchre and asket Social held | in the township hall on. F = ing last under the The Eyes in Modern Life Optometry Feature Service Your Eyes and Health Eye Cure and Eye Strain. 1516 PHONE Disney Block. OSHAWA, ONT. - 1516 AUCTION SALE FARM STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS Monday, F th, the pro: perty of S. An 2 , N% lot 10, con §, Mariposa. § for list and terms. 3 Geo. Jackson & Son; Auctioneers SOs FOR SALE Pure Belgian Police Pups, excellent breeding. Good cattle. and watch dogs. Apply to W. F. Crosler, Manchester, Phone 221 J. Os Mrs, James Murray had the mis- fortune to fall on the floor of her home on Friday last and broke her arm, We are glad to say that, at time of writing, she is progressing favorably. Miss Alice Lunney, Mr. William Brown, of Manilla; and Mr. Wetheral of Cannington, spent Wednesday ing at the home of Mr. Geo, oT i son. The annual N eting of St. Aslrew's Presbyterian church was held in the| schoolroom - on Wednesday evening last. We are sorry to have to report that our minister Rev. J, Douglas, has re- ceived a call to Caledon East. He preaches his farewell sermon on Sun- day next, February 2nd. i The Ladies' Aid Society will hold their January meeting at the home of Mrs. Prentice on Wednesday after- noon, January 20th. Mr. Lorne 'McTaggart and son Donald spent Wednesday in Lindsay. A number from here attended the Minstrel Show at Manilla on Friday 3 eevening. It was given by local 'talent. Mrs, H, Finlay has been appointed - a ------ Libby's Sauorkiaut,! 2 Fresh Roasted Peanuts .. Clark's Spaghetti, Ts. ? Granulated Si ar, Pure Gane eh de hide to keep your valuables for Security and convenience. w shall at Sonya a en the: signation' of Mr. A. Black. ;