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depression. BUY RIGHT his arrival. through the month of December here and you will forget all Santa Claus has written to Reeve » Somerville that he will be in Port Perry. shortly, Watch for the date of AND SAVE § SPECIAL PRICES Et oN ® MENS SUITS and Overcoats With the arrival of new goods there is a splendid choice. Get your order W..T. Rodman - Merchant Tailor OverTel. Office Port Perry fos ~ JAS. McKEE & SON EYESIGHT SPECIALIST Author of Eyes in Modern Life Specializing exclusively in muscle anomalies, eyesight and glasses. Open Tuesday, Thursday and Paid lock Opposite P.O. OSHAWA, ONT. 1516 -- Phone -- 1516 V.P. STOUFFER PIANO TUNING Overhauling -- piano specialty. All bart Perry. W. A. Sangster 'DENTAL SURGEON Office Hours--9 a.m. to 5 pm. Office over Nelson's Store. ~ ORDER YOUR ~~ PERSONAL > GREETING CHRISTMAS ~ CARDS SITE . actions let | people. motion taken up, sticking and re- paired, moth-proof! itning snd Trang ~ |ARRIVES IN PORT PERRY LAC Port Perry Pune ORR C, BROWNE | Sunday, ~ ANNIVERSARY SERVICES ay, December 18, AT 11.00 A.M. and 7.00 P.M. SPECIAL SINGING AND RECITATIONS BY THE S.8. SCHOLARS . CHORUS OF 100 VOICES ACCOMPANIED BY 14 PIECE ORCHESTRA SPECIAL ADDRESSES BY THE MINISTER EVERYBODY WELCOME BARN BURNED AT SEAGRAVE On Monday evening the barn on the farm occupied by Mr. | Heywood Short was burned to the ground. The building was totally destroyed, together with the season's crop. The fire is, thought to have started from the gasoline engine which was being used for grinding purposes. At the time of writing we have riot learned to what extent the property was insured. We are very sorry to learn of this great loss to Mr. Short. EARLY SHOPPING Two facts should be remembered in connection with (1Christmas buying. The first is that--if you can afford to buy Christmas presents, the need for your business has never been so great for many years. The mere refusal to spend money will not end a depression. It will only ag- gravate the situation. Every closed pocket book adds to |the financial distress of the country. Some pocket books 'Imust be closed. Honour requires that the small store of cash be carefully guarded; that just debts be paid; and that there be no extravagance. : BUT, if you have money, you can be thankful that you have, and can show your appreciation of the blessing by sharing it with others. This may be done in two ways --one by remembering your friends in the kindly fashion of Christmas. The other is to remember the unfortunate There is no famine in our land. Our real wealth is as great as ever it was. What is troubling us as a people is fear. The world needs to regain its courage and faith, If these qualities are not retained, even well-to-do people may find their riches (?) useless. Money is of no value if it is not used. The second fact to remember is to BUY EARLY. ~ Embury & Spencer SPECIALIZE IN FIRESTONE TIRES Gas, Oil, Repairs on all makes of Cars. JppMcCrae Plow Points 'Grinding of -all kinds of FEEDS. ~ EMBURY & SPENCER, Phone 108 r 22. . GREENBANK ANTA CLAUS % CHRISTMAS FAIR DECEMBER TUESDAY 20 MANCHESTER The Manchester W. M. S. met at the home of Mrs. W. Dobson on Oct. 21st, with a large attendance, with the president, Mrs. W. F. Walker, in the chair. The meeting opened by sing- ing "O Canada" followed by prayer. There was a short business session, Mrs, Walker, Mrs. Vernon and Mrs. Barrett, gave reports of the recent Presbyterial' Rally at Oshawa. The press report of Mrs. Jull's address was read by Mrs, E. Holtby. The first chapter of the new Study Book, "His Dominion of Canada" by Dr. Oliver, will be given at the next meeting. Plans were made for a thank offering service in November when Mrs. Rev. Denny, of Epsom, will be the special speaker. The theme of the program was to be "World Peace." Miss L. Murphy gave a reading entitled "The Lord's Portion" which was greatly ap- preciated. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Murphy. The hostess served a very dainty lunch, The November meeting of the Man- chester W. M. S. was held on Thurs- day afternoon 'at the home of Mrs. Ernest Holtby, The president, Mrs. W. F. Walker, presided. The opening hymn was "Gratitude" written by W. E. Dyer, of Toronto. It is an Empire song of thanksgiving for the recovery of his Majesty the King from his re- cent illness. Mrs. Murphy offered prayer. The Scripture lesson, the Ten Commandments was read respon- sively. . There was a short business session. Mrs. W. Dobson rendered a pleasing piano solo. Then Mrs. Rev. Denny of Epsom gave a special talk on "Peace". Her address revealed great preparation from Bible references, the astonish- ing cost of the Great War, and the great responsibility of each individual in establishing World Peace. Mrs. Walker voiced the gratitude of the ladies to Mrs. Denny for her inspiring address. We have decided to spend a few minutes each meeting on Peace education. Miss Lillian Murphy play- ed "Meditation" by C. S. Morrison. Mrs. Denny closed the meeting with prayer. Lunch was served and a social hour spent by all. ---------- EP Pere Mr. James Mitchell was in Toronto this week. Glad to report Mrs. John Masters able to be home again. Miss Bray spent the week end at her home in Pickering. Mrs. Arthur Crosier visited with her sister Mrs. R. Thompson in North Myrtle. Mr. and Mrs. J. Dobson attended the funeral of Mrs. (Dr.) Baker, in Toronto, on Saturday.' Mr. Ray Oliver visited in Oshawa this week. ' Glad to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Mec- to our community. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dobson and This year our stock is heavier than usual with new goods for Christmas. 2 : TOYS, HANDKERCHIEFS, HOSIERY, SHIRTS, SHOES UBER, FANCY DISHES, WINDBREAKERS, SWEATERS, ETC. FANCY DISHES UTILITY BOWL SET--French Earthenware, solid colors 31; inches to 8% inches...................... ORIENTAL TEA SET--23 pieces. These sets have gold + handles and a distinctly tasteful design. Tan pre dominates -.........c. ..... .... 000 re $1.98 SEE OUR SPECIAL CIRCULAR ON FANCY TOYS TOYS--Large assortment, including, mechanical toys, dolls, trucks, horses, horns, ete.................... 10c. to $1.00 OVERSHOES FOR THE LADIES LADIES' RUBBER OVERSHOES, black ................ $1.39 LADIES' OVERSHOES, clearing lines .................. 98¢. CHRISTMAS CAKE SUPPLIES Stoneless Dates ..2 bs for 25¢. Fresh Dates ..... 2 bs for 19¢. Glace Cherries, ....per Ib 39¢c. Raisins with seeds, 2 Ibs for 25¢. Seedless Raisins, . .2 Ibs for 25¢. Seeded Raisins ........ BD 17e. Orange and Lemon Peel, 1b 19¢. Citron Peel ............ Ib 2%. FOR THIS WEEK--HEAD LETTUCE Celery, Oranges, Lemons, Grapefruit, Sweet Potatoes, Bananas. Lawrence's Drug Store News YOU SAVE WITH SAFETY AT YOUR REXALL STORE TOILET SETS--We have a wonderful assortment of Toilet Goods Sets in the following popular lines: Jasmine and Gardenia of Southern France, Yardley's English Lavender, Seventeen, Armand's and Seeley's. Ladies' Sets from $1. to $8. Gentlemen's Sets, from $1 to $5. STATIONERY--We take pleasure in offering a new line of Holiday Stationery at popular prices. 50c., T5¢., $1.00 and up. BRUSHES---There is no better gift for a man than a good brush. Finest Keystone and Klenzo Military Brushes, $2., $3., $4., pair. Sims Shaving Brushes (Finest in the World) $1.50 to $5.00. WE STOCK SHEAFFER, PARKER, WATERMAN and ECLIPSE FOUNTAIN PENS. DON'T FORGET YOUR VOTES IN THE DOLL CONTEST A. M. LAWRENCE 7he Rexall sure Phone 49 PORT PERRY CAWKER BROS. Give service and quality in every thing required from a meat --FOR PROMPT DELIVERY-- Phone your orders to 29w Watch for the date of Santa Claus' visit to Port Perry. CHRISTMAS CAKE OUR CHRISTMAS CAKES ARE READY FOR YOUR APPROVAL We can supply them in any size or quantity to suit your needs, and can assure you that the ingredients used in our goods are of the best quality. : GERROW'S BAKERY Port Perry. COAL, COKE, & WOOD WELSH AND SCOTCH COAL. We can supply you with either of these coals which in consideration of the lasting qualities, and the very low ash content, go to make this class of fuel very de- sirable and profitable to buy. BLUE COAL. The finest of all American Anthracite, which is equal in carbon to. the Welsh or Scotch coal, and burns up to s very fine and comparatively small amount of ash. HAMILTON STELCO BY-PRODUCT COKE is made in Hamilton, Ont, from the very best coking coals to be had; is carefully selected, properly blended and thoroughly washed and cleansed of all impurities. ALBERTA COAL is being recognized as a superior coal for open } fireplaces. We have it in large lumps. WOOD. Hard and Soft woods, Lumber and shingles. FRED E. REESOR PHONES: Office 73 W; Residence 73 J.