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Rr a oy a Tag a I Sen EH Bt ae "° ~. rish, who has been ill, is improving in el . +. passed. away January 10, 1939. =A. M, Lawronos's Drug Store. .. ning to have a Valentine Supper on - friends-in Uxbridge and Toronto. . 8 p.m. to-day (Thursday) for the pur- C. G. L. T. PAGEANT Keep the date open (Thursday evening, Jan. 18th) for the C, G. I. 71. rageant to be held in the United Church. "The Sorrowful Star" is a beautiful spectacle with timely teach- ing. Adults 26¢. Children 16¢. The , Ladies' Bridge Club held their weekly bridge on' Monday evening at the home of Mrs, R. Collacutt, The 'Friday afternoon spent at the Library by the ladies of Port Perry, is not in- vein. They. are turning out some excellent War Work, Mr, and Mrs. W. H, Harris left for Florida on Tuesday, where they will spend the remainder of the winter, The Port Perry young married couples are again planning their re- freshments after skating. Last night they "were at Cricklewood. Note-- Every diamond is insured. Bentley's Jewelry Store Port Perry LIBRARY NEWS: With the Christmas and New Year nd Se a & HEATRE ¢ AIR-CONDJTIONBD | Friday-Saturday, Jan, 12-13 festivities over, now is the time to catch up with that bit of reading you have been wanting to dd." Your Lib rary has a good &election of the new books," both fiction and non-fiction, For youthful readers there is "Titus the Toad"; by Kirkconnell, the juvenile best-seller of the year; the Walt Dis- ney illustrated version of "Pinacchio", and "Heidi Grows Up" a sequel to that well-known story "Heidi" by.Johanna Spyri. » - For readers who enjoyed "Magnifi- cent Obcession", "Green Light" and The Women's Auxiliary are plans February 14th. Watch for further particulars, Mrs. J. B. Lundy has returned from spending two weeks in Toronto, the' guest of her daughter Mrs, David Jackson, Straghmore Blvd, Dr, Lundy spent the week-end in Toronto, The older residents of Port Perry and Scugog Island, will be sorry to' "hear of the sudden death in New York ' of Hamilton Adams, only son of the late John Adams, of Ambleside, and' brother of Miss Edythe Adams. Be ready for the canvass on January' 22, for the LLO.D.E. War Work. Mr. and Mrs. moved to Toronto. We wish them the best of sucess in their new home, Mrs. 8. Stiner and brother Mr. F. ~ Nott are spending the winter in To- ronto. Messrs. Arthur Waridel, Bob Jef- frey, Orval Tripp and Sam Oyler, left on Tuesday for a month's vacation in Florida. - Mrs. Wm. Rice, of Ridgeville, was visiting in town over the week-end. Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. 'Hanson in the illness of their youngest daughter. Mr. Fred Whitehead of Toronto, was a visitor in. town last Friday. Sorry to report that Mr. John H. Doubt is not feeling up to his usual self. birthddy on Christmas Day. . Mr. J. Kerr of Orillia, was visiting friends in town on Monday. Mr, Jas. Read, Jr. of Jamison's Bakery, is spending his holidays with Sorry to report Mr. W. S. Short on the sick list. We hope he will soon; be around again. Mr. F. Chapman, the new manager of Spruce Lawn Dairy, has moved into the apartments on the dairy premises. Sorry to know that Mrs. J. Brent is in the Hospital in Toronto. Glad to hear that Mrs. W. L. Par- health, "We trust:.the Tprovenent will continue. | Mrs. W. Cook, we are glad to report; - is improving in the hospital here. "prry to 'know that Mr: Geo. Me- or Sr., is on the sick list. We t he will soon be around again. PRT PERRY UNITED CHURCH - ov. 'W. J. H. Smyth, Minister. 0 a.m.--Sunday School 1 a.m.--Morning Worship. "p.m.--Morithly Young People's ¢ Service. A number of young people will take part. This service will be different. _ Brethren of Fidelity - Lodge are asked to meet at the Lodge Room at pose of attending the funeral of Bro. Robt. Heayn. IN MEMORIAM. ; BAIRD - -- In loving memory. of a dear mother, Mrs, S.: Baird, who God knows that she was suffering, And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed her weary eyelids And whispered, Peace be thine. Lovingly remembered by Luella and Joe. BAIRD--In loving memory of a dear friend, Mrs. S. Baird, who passed away January 10, 1039. Howard Lilly have - . | cidentally, Mr. Doubt celebrated his 90th "Disputed Passage" by Lloyd C. Douglas, his latest book "Dr, Hudson's Secret Journal" should prove inter- esting. "The Sea Tower" by Hugh Walpole, "The Champlain Road", by McDowell, and Margaret Irwin's his- torical novel, "The Bride" are also among the latest fiction additions to "the Library. : And mo' one should miss reading 'Land Below the Wind", a lively authentic story of Boreno, and of the seventy-five white. men who rule it, 1 written by Agnes Newton Keith, 'whose husband was conservator of j wild life-there. - several noted authors, There is Nora I Waln, an American Quakeress, mar" ried to an English musiclan, who spent | four years in Nazi Germany, and who, in "Reaching for the Stars" tells of her experiences in one of the best books on Hitler and his government to it haye appeared. Her account, in spite of its remarkable restraint and carve- fully considered opinion, is none the less condemning to Germany. In- her hook was banned in that country, Then Winston Chure- hill has written "Step by Step", a consecutive comment on international affairs since 1036, into which he man- ages to inject his pungent personality. - "Let the Record Speak" is a contyi- bution to the understanding of world politics, by Dorothy Thompson, re- nowned woman journalist; And Dr. Watson Kirkconnell has written *Can- Canadaian editorial opinion in var- { fous racial groups, on European power politics. For with readers who prefer to relax something light and amusing, a lively account of America of the last | six year, as seen by the American cor-! press, C. V. . Thompson, -who de- scribes the a eccenttricities and charms of" this continent. The book ends with a descriptiondof. the tour of County Council COUNTY OF ONTARIO The first meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the County of On- tario for_the year 1940 will be held pursuant "to statute in the Council Chamber _in_the Court House in the - Town of Whitby, on TUESDAY, the 16th day of JANUARY, 1940, at the hour of two o'clock in the afternoon. All accounts to be laid before the Council 'should be forwarded to the Clerk, properly certified, at least three days before the meeting of the Council. Dated the Whitby, this 3rd day "of January, AD. 1940. R. DONALD RUDDY, ~ . - County Clerk. 'DIED | HEAYN---At Toronto General Hos-- Delila Wiles, in his [10th year. Funeral on Thursday, at 3.30 pm. Oh, happy hours we outs SHEL, How sweet their memory still But death has left a loneliness The world ean never fill, --Sadly missed by Mrs. Thos. Brent, ELLIOTT--As, the resnlt of an fe- cident, on Monday, January 8th, 1940, James Edwin Elliott, beloved husband, of Edith Mountjoy, in his 66th year, WHY SUFFER with Rheumatism, Selatics, Lumbago? Rumacaps' Two. Way . Action quickly relleves pain while attacking the esuse. Sold at jon Tuesday, January Oth, 1940, Jane NOON--In Cartwright Townsliip, Short, beloved wife of Joseph Noon, in her 70th year. Interment at Scovill's Regarding the current. international , tangle, readers may take a peep be-! hind the "scenes through the eyes of ada, 'Europe and Hitler", a digest of ; there is "I Lost My English Accent", ! respondent of oe oLndon Daily Ex- | pital, on Tuesday, January 9th, 1940, | Robert 'Heayn, beloved husband of , "hat hindered the progress on Mr. and Loretta Young, Paria. Nive, in : Eternally Yours with Hugh Herbert, 'Billie Burke and C. Aubrey Smith. ADDED--Colour Cartoon-- n "ALWAYS KICKEN REVIVAL, Friday, at 10.45 p.m, "JESSE JAMES" * with Tyrone Power, H. Fonda. Mon. and Tues., Jan. 15.16 -- BIG DOUBLE BILL -- "20,000 Men A Year" with Randolph Scott, Preston Foster, Margaret' Lindsay -- and Joe Penner In "THE DAY THE BOOKIES ' WEPT" with Betty Grable. 'Thurs., Friday and Sat.; January 17-18-19-20. "Another Thin Man" with Myrna Loy, William Powell Wed, to be issued about the days after the issue, : : names of those who wish Ontario. "Phone 24, interest will likely be 814% or a little better, Loan will likely be over subcribed within very few HARRIS, HARRIS, & WALLACE Announce the proposed DOMINION WAR LOAN The The Tth of January, 1940, We will be glad to receive to invest, witha probable amount which they can subscribe, = © © HARRIS, HARRIS & WALLACE, Port Pert}, 2 at 8 p.m, under the auspices of the Y.P.U, of East Toronto Presbytery. Mr. Joseph Wilson attended Coun- cil meeting at Manchester on Monday. Miss Lucille Gibson had tea "with Mrs. Will Ackney recently. Inaugral Meeting of the Port Perry Council. A number of citizens were preesnt at the inaugural 'meeting of the Port , Perry Council, which was convened at "11 a.m. on Mond, January 8th. Rev. (J. C. Clough opened proceedings with very appropriate devotions, All members were present. Reeve W. M. Letcher expressed appreciation as to the personnel of the new Coun- cil, and proceeded to outline in a very clear manner something of the ac- complishments of the previous coun- cil, and the objectives of the Council of 1940.. He was of the opinion that much can be accomplished by such a ! body of men, especially in view of the fact that there is a growing spirit of "8T, JOHN'S * PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Rev. R. Simpson, Minister. - Sunday Service at 7 p.m. - Sunday School at 11 a.m. - CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION . Rector--Rev. J. C: Clough Syinday, January 14-- ! 3 p.m.--Sunday School. 7 p.m. --Evensong and Sermon. Sunday, January 2]-- 3 p.m.--RBunday Schon} 7 p.m.--FEvensong and Sermon, A number of people "Are nursing colds and grippe 'these days, The Y. P. U. organized thelrsaciety for the year with Mrs. Bruce Bajley {as President, Miss Lucille Gibson as| Well for the future progress of Port i Vice-President, Mrs, Fred Ackney "hs secretary, Elmer Wilson, treasuref, The conveners are Dorothy Prentice, Christian Fellowship; Miss J, Bushnell Tas Missionary; Miss Corbett, Cultural; ! J: E- Jackson, Miss Laura Rogers, Socia next! King 2 rh ; he Kiri 2a Quest) an Palen of meeting to be held a "of Ry is "ona wait. Mrs. Bruce Bailey, 9 at nig list ~ ©. nay have! Miss Norma Millia d any of th * lou tupn, [home after being in 9 . 7 114 tim . . on"a paym i Borrower ng cards . Mrs, Jas. Ashton, w fe purchased : quested Christmas week in' Colu. as re- to get hn 7 onth turned to her sons' home,"Mr, Howard: ky 3 z | Vers not much improved in health, We are glad to know Mrs. E.-Mec= , Cullough is improving in health at the home' of 'her daughter, Mrs. W. Terry. Mr. and Mrs. Luther 'Luke, Leask. dale, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. P. Luke. Mr. Waltér Howsam is improving in health and we hope he may continue 0. Miss Corbett - our teucher -has re- turned' from 'her home, she is being assisted by "Miss Lambe of Toronto Normal School for a week. Mr. Austin Thaxter gave an inter- esting message to the Sabbath School "on "Confessing Christ." ie Master Walter Keiry has been un- der the doctor's care with the flu. Miss Jean McDonald of Toronto Normal School has been teaching a week with Miss D. Johnston, at Pine Grove, Mr, and Mrs. Willis Jarvis and Evelyn of Millikin," visited - Sunday, -wyith 'Mr. and Mrs, Jos: Wilson, Thercold frosty weather. has some- Mrs. Frank Miliman's: house. Miss Doris Pogue home over the week end. The Sunday School wis well attend- cd on Sunday last, but theres always room' for more, 1 L Quite a number turned out the Church service on Sunday evening, it being Sacrament service. 'Miss Ruby Wilson spent the week ond 'at her ome here, Don't forget the skating party on the Uxbridge "ink on Thursday night Cemetery, Scugog, on Thuraday. ' ie | co-pperation as shown by the public service of the Business Men's Associa- tion, the Lions Club, and the LO.D.R,' {The chief endeavour--of the Council will be to run the town efficiently and progressively upon the lowest tax rate that such a program will allow. A notable fact was stated by the Reeve when hesaid that only ten men had been members of the Port Perry Council during. the past eight years. Of the Council of 1939 two remain-- Messrs, Letcher and Holtby, two of the elected members had served: in previous years -- Messrs Archer and Jackson. *Mr, Grant: Gerrow is the only mémber without previoys muni- cipal experience. = Each of the Councillors spoke of their_ purpose in promoting the pro- gram suggested by * the - Reevej jand they received the hearty approval of all the citizens present, The spirit of this inaugral meeting was most encouraging, and promises Perry, "The Following. designated: Finance--W, M. Letcher, Chairman, committees were Roads and Street Maintenance-H. R. Archer, Chairman, R. M, Holtby. Property and Parks." 7% 57 x chairian, H. R. Archer, HE Relief--G. M. Getrow, chairman; W. M, Letcher. Hydro and Watér--R, M,. Holtby, chairman, G. M, Gerrow. The following appointments were made: : ; ~W4--E.- -MacGregor- tothe High School Board. Wm. Graham to the Board of Health S. A. Wallace to the Library Board. G. F. Manning as Relief Admini- strator, Roy St. John.as Sanitary thspector] PRESENTATION TO HOWARD LILLY Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lilly are leav- ing Port Perry. this week after an all too brief stay here. They have proved themselves to be-most desirable citi. zens, and were it not that business changes necessitate the move, we feel sure that they would be delighted to stay in Port Perry, In one particular organization Mr. Lilly gave much ap- preciated service--the Lions Club, His enthusiastic sevice in connection with the Amateur Nights did much to eh- sure their success, "In recognition of the good fellowship and practical ser- vice, the Lions presented=M?, Lilly with a beautiful silver dish, much to his surprise. . He expressed regret be- cause he found it necegsary to leave our village, and & real appreciation of the good fellowship the had enjoyed in the Lions Club," © BUYER FROM PENNSYLVANIA A buyer of Holstein cattle from Greencastle, Penn, visited this locality récently, calling on Mr, G. H, Walker, The buyer bought a carload of Hol- steins from the district--22 head. Mr. : + PORT PERRY; ONTARIO, iii ii 1, 1939 LAWRENCE'S Drug Store NEWS You Can Save with Safety at Your Rexall Store \ BEEN mole NOVA KELP ......79c, $139, $2.19 Wampole's hi Fo . |5. vicERoy HOT WATER porrLEs Tasteless Extract | (Guaranteed for 1 year)... 8% of fe 'RUMACAPS. .........50¢c. and $1.00 "Cod Liver. SCOTT'S EMULSION 83¢, 'and 98¢. The year round (onle "l.. BISMA REX 1........76¢..and $1.50 for Young and Old SYBILLA SPAHR'S THROAT ; Per bottle $1.00 REMEDY alsnnnss ae 120, and $1. 50. T PHONE 49 A. M. LAWRENCE - 710 Rexall swe PORT PERRY Walker is in charge of teh shipment Prices have been good. This buyer in- tends to return in_the spring. Mr, and Mrs. J, J. Ormiston enter- tained a large number of their rela- tives on New Year's Day, . Mr, and Mrs. Jas, Latimer were host and hostess to their relatives at a gathering on Sunday. Mr. Geo. Ormiston visited friends on Scugog on New Year's Day, Mrs, A. Miller entertained members of the family on New Year's Pan and. Mrs. Albert McQuay of Midland were among the guests. Mr, and Mys, A. J, *hilkie at Good- wood recently, Mr. and 'Mrs, C. Luke entertained a number of friends on New Years. Mr. J. Medd of 'Utica is visiting ihs daughter Mrs. D, Catherwood, We extend congratulations to Reeve Ormiston on being re-elected as Reeve of ast Whitby, Fronks 'Cartwright has been Holidaying at her home in Toronto, Myrtle Station (Continued from front page) Mrs, Yack of Utica, New York, visited last week with her brother, Mr. A. Johnsosn and his family. Mr, John Holliday of Toronto, spent the week-end with his mother; sister and uncle. The friends and neighbours of Mrs. E. Redman will be pleased to know that she is well enough to be out. The local * skiiers »spent a happy afternoon on Saturday on the hills east of the village, Mr. Roy Perey has sigrovel his 'home ~by installing the Hydro poiwer, Mrs. A. Ross and Douglas of Whitby were with friends in the village an Sunday afternoon, Mrs. D. Luery spent a few days last week with friends in Toronto. Mr. Geo. Holliday is in Toronto to hear Joseph Hofman when he plays on the third concert of Music Masters' series at Eaton Auditorium, Mr. and Mrs, Harrison Newell have returned to their home in Carry- ing Place, after ure with Mrs. Newell's parents, M . 24 Mor ®, Ret man, i! "Mrs, O. H. Lane visited in i Torna last week with her sister. ARE YOU GETTING COLD FEET? Go to Websters |and buy your- self a good pair of GuttaPercha Rubbers priced $1.95 & $2.25 . Also Gutta i Percha Flexon 15 inch Tops, priced at | $4.50 °° re -- Socks, Mitts at an Prices fey w. E. Webster| tty 3 Block Port Perey 3 1 » 'a . 2 [8 ' & SEAGRAVE "The annyal Sunday School meeting was held on Wednesday evening, Jan. 3rd, a group of interested workers be- ing present. Rev. W. Tristram was in a | he chair and opened the meeting with the hymn "0 Master Let Me Walk {vith Thee" and gave a short but in. teresting talk based on this hymn. This was followed by prayer. Miss Alma Frise was asked to act as secre- tary for the meeting, The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopt- 3° = re ted. Mr. Jno, Mark expressed his ap- preciation of the support he had re- ceived during the past year, and al- though he had been unable to attend regularly he was thankful to say that the work had gone on during his ab- sence. The teachers present then made a few remarks about the work in their various classes. "Mr, Walter __{Moase, seconded by Mr, J. Mark, ex- pressed the appreciation of the school for the work odne by the orchestra. Rev. Mr. Tristram moved that this ex- pression of thanks be put in the form of a letter to Mrs. C. Sleep and Mr. L. Scott, who so willingly give of their time and talent in this work, The secretaryls- report was encour- aging but showed a smaller average attendance of 80 during the year. The treasurer's report given by Mr. Rogers Was very encouraging and showed a balance of $154.05, © The Missionary Report given by Mrs. J. McTaggart,|: showed the monthly missionary collec- tions to have amounted to- $27.19; donations in the Birthday Box $16.45, a total of $42.64, On motion, this was raised from the general fund to $50. The election of officers then took place with the following result: Supt, Mr. J. Mark; Asst. Supt, Mrs. H. Eagleson; Sec'y, Reg. Moase; Asst, Morley Bruce; Treas, Mr. W. Rogers, Asst, Clifford Short; Librarian, Adele Wooldridge and Durelle Martin; Mis« sionary Treas, Mrs, J. McTaggart; Missionary Convener, Mrs. R.:Rey- nolds; Temperance Convener, Mrs. 'A. Martin; Cradle Roll Supt, Mrs. B Dowson.; Music in charge of the Or- chestra under direction of Mrs. Sleep and Mr. L. Scott. Teachers appointed~--Primary, Mrs. '| Wooldridge, Mrs. Dowson; Girls, Mrs, Bruce, Marion Eagleson; Boys, Mr, W. Moase, 'Glénn. Wanamaker; Young Ladies, Mrs. C. Sleep, Mrs. Tristram; "| Grantham; Men's Class, Mr, 3. Mark, Mr.W. Rogers; Women's Class, (To appoin{ their own). Executive Com- mittee, Mrs. R. Scott, Mrs. W. Keene, Mrs. E. Clements, Mr. F. Watson, Rev. MP. Tristram-announced that he would conduct a membership Train- ing Class during the weeks before Easter and asked the teachers of the] interested classes to co-operate with him in this most important part of the work, ° A vote of thanks was tendered Miss Alma Frise for acting as secretary. Mr. J. Mark led in prayer and the meeting adjourned. A Red Cross meeting convened at the tiome of Mrs, Elmer Clements on Friday afternoon, Jan. 5th. Twenty} two ladies were present including some from Honeydale, whom we are glad x to welcome among us; Rev. Me Ww, A, Sangster DENTAL SURGEON Office Hours: 9 a.m. to § pm. Office Inutanes OF Sites Sleeps: al SUITS SPONGED AND PRRSARD 80 Cents Tristram was present and opened the - meeting with two minutes of silence and prayer. Mrs. C. Sleep, president, then took the charge and explained the buying of material so far und asked the advice of those present on the choice of further material, : 2 ~ She spoke of a rumor that has cir- culated that Red Cross supplies are being sold.at stores in Toronto, This is absolutely false, no Red Cross sup- plies are for sale, were distributed among the members for circulation. 13 sets pyjamas were handed out, cut ready for sewing and yarn for 21 pairs of socks, It was de- cided to make all clippings into mall garments or quilts, It was decided to than three weeks when this work would be returned. Further announce: ment will be made of this later. A lunch and a cup of tea were served Dy the ladies of the committee and- a-social chat, and discusfon en- Jjoyed. Rev. Mr. Tristram preached Annis versary services at Little Britain on Sunday and the Orchestra provided the music for the evening : service. Rey. H. H, Hillis of Little Britain cc- cupled the* Seagrave pulpit for the Srening service, ~ >_> BETHESDA The regular meeting of the W. A church on January 4th, The President, Mrs. Crapper, took charge of the call to worship, "Rev, A. Bushell led in prayer. :Corresponding_Secretary read two letters of appreciation for flowers. The various reports were then re- ceived. The Missionary convener re- ported three meetings of the year which had outside speakers and $16. raised for missionary offering. It was decided to form a War Service Unit, 'with an Executive composed . of the three group, leaders." = A social half hour followed during which Mrs, C, -| Croxall, Mrs, W. Palmer and Mrs, F. Dobson served lunch. ~ The next meet-" ing will be held at the home of. Mrs. - Stanley Ward at which the lunch: con- veners will be Mrs. Chas. Webster, Mrs, W. Evans and Mrs, Stan. Ward. -25 YOUNG PIGS FOR SALE 6 weeks old, also Durham Cow, Se Feb. 10, 8 Heifers, springing; 1 W, F. Allis-Chalmers TT Tractor, nearly new. Apply to Chas, Howsam, Phone 90-11, Port Perry, R.Ri 4. Jan17 FOR SALE, YORKSHIRE 80W 18 months: old, due about January 18th. Apply to Geo, Roman, Scugog, R. R. 8, Port Perry. 'janil Dr. H. H. Armstrong DENTIST = Leonard Block over Prentice's Barber Shop - Port Perry Telephone 287 : (The Arm of Greer & Humphreys ls disolved.) ARTHUR 'W. S. GREER In attendance at my Port Perry office a Wednesday. 'morning, and Fridny afterncen of each week, or by appointment. Queen Street, Port 'Perry, Phone 364 : (The frm of Greer & Humphrars bo dived.) RUSSELL D, HUMPHREYS 24Y; Simcoe North, Oshawa. | in stoning Pe y offi em. of ooh Tuseday and Thureday Queen Street, Port Perry, Phone 364 SUITS 'CLEANED|' Dry Cleaned $1.00 C. P. ROLPH «Wek or hy appolatment. "OR, J, B, LUNDY DENTAL GURGRON | Office above Bell Upstairs, over Tomiaon's My . Phones: - Oey Ten copies of the. official Red Cross paper "Despatch" . try to hold another meeting not later - was: held in the basement of the .: