PORT PERRY, ONT, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11th, 1941 -- BLACKSTOCK The annual meeting of the United Church W.A. was held at the home of Mrs. Leith Byers on Monday 'evening with twenty present. The roll call was answered with six square knitted blocks. .Mrs. H. VanCamp offered to put them together. The society de- cided to buy War Savings Certificates for W.A. as they had already bought some for the Church Officers elected were: President, Mrs. C. Marlow; Ist Vice President, Mrs. N, Mountjoy; Secretary, Jeaw Wright; -Asst.,, Mrs. Cecil Hill; Treasurer, Mrs. H. Vau- Camp; Group, Leaders, Mesdamgs | AN + VanCamp, Gordon Strong, 0. Wright, "0. Graham, T. Samells; Fruit and Flower Committee, Mrs. R. Brice and Mrs. M. Graham; Parsonage commit- tee, Mesdames Jas. Henry, H. Van- Cathp, M. Graham, 0. Wright, pianists, Mrs. Ada Jones Sadler and Mrs. Gordon Strong; auditors, Mrs, I. Nesbitt and Miss G. Henry. St. John's W. A. met at'the home of Mrs. Robt. Parr, on November 27th. A short period of silence was observed in memory of our late Rector of whom it can be said: "He was faithful even unto death." Mrs. McArthur gave a financial report on recent amateur night. Mrs. R. Parr gave Dorcas Dept. report and read list of articles sent in two bales, also four complete layettes for British babies. - Mrs. C. Parr read Diocesan Board Bulletin, also read a letter from Mrs. C. E. Whittaker. Mrs. John Carter read and discussed in nn capable manner the new Study Book "In His Service". Next meeting will be at Mrs. F. A. Bailey's with Mrs. H. McLaughlin in charge of the program. : During the past week Cartwright Township Red Cross shipped to head- quarters: Seamen's comforts--7 scarves, 3 pr. whole mitts, 2 aero helmets, 6 turtle neck sweaters, 1 pair long stockings, 1 pair seaman's socks. I Army 'and air force--36 pairs men's socks, b alternate caps, 2 pairs two- way mitts, 1 turtle neck sweater. - Mr, and Mrs. Richard Rowan were tendered a shower in the Community Hall on Tuesday evening. A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Thomp- son in honour of Hector Thompson and his bride, X "There will be a celebration of the - Holy Communion at the eleven.o'clock service, "Sunday, Dec. 14th, in St. John's Anglican Church, Blackstock. Rev. William Stocks, Port Perry, will be the celebrant. Myrtle Station The bazaar held in the Sunday School room on Wednesday afternoon sored by the Faithful Workers' Class, "was a real success. The tables on which were displayed a multitude of articles varying from wearing apparel to candy and toys, were visited by eager huyers from the time the ba- zaar opened until closing time. quilt, for which tickets have been sold : in aid of blanket fund, was on display and was much admired. A hot supper was served from 6 to 8 p.m, when a . large number of hungry shoppers en- joyed the' delicious meat pies and other appetising viands on the menu. © Miss Beulah Cooper who is working in. Pickering spent Tuesday at her home here. Mr. Clare Price, of, Havelock, a former resident of this village, was in charge of the Bridge and Building _ C.P.R. gang that was here last week taking apart the iron work of the old bridge west of the village. Mrs. James Mitchell, Manchester, _ visited on Wednesday of last week, with Mr, and Mrs. Luther Mitchell. We are glad to report that Mrs, A. E. Ramsey is .greatly improved in health and able to be about again, Sympathy is. expressed to Mrs. J. "Holliday, Miss Bertha Holliday and Mr. J. Hemmingway in their recent sorrow in the passing of Mrs. Milton _ Holliday (nee Vernon) in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Duchemin of Toronto, were Sunday visitors with 'Mr. and Mrs. David Duchemin. - Mrs. Jas. Dickson visited on Sunday oe with her duuzhter-Mrs. 1:L: Ross and "family of Ashburn, « A number of neighbours and friends: gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Bradley on Thursday evening to honour Mr. and Mrs. Dalby (Joyce Bradliey). The crowd was not as large as was expected, ow- ing to the many who are working in the munitions plant at!Pickering and were on the second shift, 4 p.m. to 12 midnight. After the reading of the address and the presentation of an occasional chair, upholstered in wine Coa rer and evening of last week and .spon-|- Thel, coloured embossed velour, a pleasant wour was spent viewing wedding pre- sents and community singing, Every- present tested the comfortable quality of the chair and expressed the unanimous opinion that it was un- excelled. Joyce and Leonard voiced thelr appreciation of the beautiful chair and thanked all who had been mstrumental in making the gift. 'The 1ollowing is the address: "Dear Joyce and, Lenard, -- This gathering "of neighbour and friends 15 Here tonight to extend sincere good Wishes and © congratulations on your recent marriage; and we also wish to have a part in this happy event of 'your lives, N one Joyce, we have always known you, tor, sume eighteen years ago, the stork brought you as ua tiny baby t6 live among us. So we have seen you grow up from that some baby, through the little girl age, the school girl and finally into a young womun capable of choosing a life mate and joining the vast legion of home- makers, Leonard, if we may address you thus, you come to us a stranger, but we trust you will not feel that you are "a stranger in a strange land" for we wish you to know that Joyce's friends are our friends and we hope you will accept Joyce's friends as your friends. We wish you a long life of happi- ness and prosperity together as you travel down its pathways and may your troubles be little ones, As au token of sincere friendship the community ask "you to accept this chair and whenever you enjoy its comforts, may, you be reminded of this evening, and your Myrtle friends. The Myrtle -Community Club will hold the first euchre and dance of the season in the hall-on Friday evening of this week. Dance music will be 'furnished by local talent. It is ex- pected' that the draw will be made for the lucky ticket on the quilt Tor the blanket fund. Mr. -and Mrs. Luther Mitchell were visitors in Whitby and Oshawa on « hursday. Mr. Roy Carter -visited on foie with friends in Pickering. Mrs. Leonard Ross and Mrs. Brad- ley of Brooklin were visitors on Thursday evening at the Hugo Brad- ley home. : : Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hunter and little daughter, of Toronto, were Sat- urday afternoon visitors with Mr. ud Mis. James Dickson, - Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Masters were Sunday visitors with Oshawa re- latives: Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Harrison of Latchford are enjoying a holiday with relatives here and at other points in this parts of the Province. Mrs. Somerville of Toronto, is visiting with Mrs. J. Holliday and Miss Bertha Holliday. Mr. Bob Vallieres of Oshawa, spent Sunday with" his sisters and grand: mother. Mts. Talmage Taylor of Burketon, vigited recently with her sister, Mrs. Norman Hughson, Mr. 'Ronald Johnson of Elmvale, who is working in Pickering motored home on Saturday and spent the week end with his family, Miss Mary Martin of Brooklin, was a Sunday guest at the Clarence Har- rison home. Mr. and Mrs. W. Bennett and Mr. and Mrs. King of Pénectanguishene were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Eyers. ~ Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hughson of Oakville were week-end visitors with Myrtle relatives. Rev. G. S. Gervan, the pusher con- ducted the regular Sunday evening church service. He delivered a very fine sermon on "Sacrifice", the third and last of a series chosen from I Peter 2:4-5. In the old Bibical days a sacrifice meant a burnt offering--n sweet savour unto the Lord. To us, Mr. Gervan said, it means (a) Wor- ship--Ilifting up our hearts and souls in offering to God. (b) Mediation-- our lives touching the lives of others. (¢). Service, Next Sunday evening Mr, _Gervan Will Use as his subject, "Prophesies of the coming of the Messiah," the first of the Christmas sermons, Offerings for. the Missionary and Maintenance fund are asked to be handed in as s00on-as- possible; Sol Those who listened to the broadcast on Saturday gt 7.45 p.m., by Sir Robt. Faulkner, Hon. Vice-President of the Upper Canada Bible Society, heard a L.{ most impressive and stirring appeal for funds to assist in the extra ex- pense caused by the presentation' of thousands of testaments to the soldiers and nurses in His Majesty's forces, before leaving for Overseas, Donations may 'be sent to head- quarters or handed in to the office of the local branch. market prices. Phones 60 and 85. At Reasonable Prices i Good' Printing is essential to most business men; and to many private individuals. are equipped with 'modern printing machin- éry operated by expert craftsmen, and are in a position to offer-.fing printing at fair Call and consult us. | The Port Perry Star We SCUGOG Rev. F. G. and Mrs. Joblin will visit their son Rev. Elgie Joblin at Munich over the week end, to attend the opening of a new church. Rev. Mr. Joblin is invited to take charge of the morning service, so there will be no worship service here on Sunday. The Sunday Schools" will be at the usual hours. + Great preparations are being made for the Christmas Trees which are as follows: Foot on December 17th, Head on the 18th and Centre on the 19th. The Woman's Association was held in the Town Hall, on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd, with a good--nttendance. The meeting opened with the President, Mrs. M. McLaren in the-chair. Mrs. I. Crozier read the.Christmas Scrip- ture lesson, Mrs. F. G. Joblin gave an interesting talk on the Missionary Study Book, telling the great work 'the missionaries are. doing. All ought to be very thankful that we are in a Christian land. Rev. Mr. Joblin therf took charge for the election of officérs which resulted as follows: Mrs. C, L. Fralick, president, Mrs. McLaren re- signing after two year's in office. Mrs, F. Crozier was re-clected Vice-Presi- dent, Mrs. Wm, Jeffrey re-elected as union treasurer, with Mrs. George Samells and - Mrs. R.-- Hood local treasurers. Mrs. R. Burnham' was clected secretary with Mrs. R. Carter as assistaant. Mrs. R. Tetlow was elected pianist with Mrs. F. Crozier assistant, Mrs. G. Samells and Mrs. C. Hardy flower and visiting commit- tee. The meeting was closed by the new president who asked for the help of all. The hostesses Mrs, McLaren, Mrs. Joel Aldred, Mrs. W. Mark, Mrs. 0. Jeffrey and Miss M. Milner who had the tables looking. very- inviting: with Christmas decorations. The serviettes were decorated by Lois Jeffrey Proceeds for the day $10.45. and for the year $334.03. The Red Cross workers met in the Town Hall, on Wednesday and quilted a couple of quilts and the following were ready to pack: 10 quilts, 1 V neck men's sweater, 1 child's sweater, 2 scarves, b helmets, 2_men's gloves, 9 pairs socks, 6 children's slips,:2 pr. children's pyjamas, 12 pr. children's bloomers; 6 pairs snuggies, 6 childen's vests, 12 pairs children's stockings, 4 girls' sweaters, 4 girls' flannel shirts, 10 girls' plaid flannel 'dresses, 12 girls' flannel dresses, 1 knitted baby jacket and bonnet. These are for overseas. Mrs. Chas, Reader sisited relatives and friends in Torontq a few days. Mr. and Mrs. S. Rodman visited her brother Mr, Bruce Ashton and Mps, Ashton at Blackstock on Sunday, Mrs. D, Hope visited her sister Mrs. C. Hardy on Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Samells, Jean and Donna visited her brother Vyrtle, in Toronto on Monday, Mrs. J. Costello and son AV, of Toronto, were visitors of her eonsin Mrs. Geo, Sweetman on Sunday. Mr. and- Mrs: R: Reader visited "his sister Mrs. R. Graham on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs: Clark Ross, Toronto, were recent week end guests of her parents Mr, and Mrs. C. L. Fralick. Mr, and Mrs, Cecil Mills, Barbara and Joyce, of Enniskillen," Mr.. and Mrs. "Leonard Stainton and Linda of Tyrone, Mx; and Mrs. Chas; Mills! of . Port Perry were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hope. Mrs. L. V. Savage of Whitby, is visiting her friend Mrs. C. Graham. Mr. J. L. Sweetman of Manning Pool, spent the week end at his home here. Mr. Woodruff and family of Val- entia have moved to Mr. Geo. Hood's farm and we all welcome them. little} | grand success last Friday night in "and is doing his share to. preserve our 'Our loss is ameliorated by the the Town Hall, which was packed to the thought that your new home is the doors with old Scugog friends but a short distance from our Island, from Manchester, Seagrave, Whitby," that we hope to frequently welcome and Port Perry. The first part of the you back to scenes where you have evening was a special presentation to shared with us so many happy years. Mr. George Hood and family. (Mrs, | May God's blessing richly rest upon Hood wag in Ottawa and unable to at-| your new abode, garnting you all tend.) / The following address was | many joyous years of sérvice with read by Mr, C. L. Fralick: those so dear to you. To Mr, George Hood and family: As a token of our high esteem we Dear Friends,--This evening we are! i ask you to accept these gifts, trusting taking advantage of this 'occasion to they may prove an abiding symbol of express to you our keen regret at your: the friendship that unites us in, the recent departure from our midst. As | goodly fellowship of kindred minds neighbours and friends we have lived' and hearts. together in such happy fellowship for, Signed on behalf of the community, so many years that it is difficult to . C. L. Fralick. believe that you no longer reside Sari tralle among us. But the severance of Mrs, Johnathan Aldred presented these community ties bring home to Marie and Grace with a bedroom us how intimate they have been and electric lamp, Gordon with a Hymnry |. how great is our loss in your re. and Jimmie a Jack Knife, moval, | Mr. Luzerne Sweetman presented We have always found in you, Mra, Hood with a lovely floor. lamp. Hood, a true friend, ready at all times'} 5) 'then responded_gxpressing their to lend a helping hand to those in appreciation. 'need of assistance as well as to sup- The members of the party Tih took port all worthy causes. their places on the platform all] Your deep interest in municipal af: dressed very smartly in floor length fairs during the time you Served in , dresses and were Mrs. T. Redman, the Council, an evidence of the cheer-' Mrs. S. Rodman dressed in red, white ful and valued service given in the! 4 blue to mateh the decorations of welfare of our Township. In Mrs. flags and v's for victory. The. pro- Hood _we have been fortunate in gram opened by Mr, Cecil Fralick claiming a neighbour whose activities | ying the part of a professor and in our Woman's Association, OUT Mrs, Geo. Sweetman at the piano, Church and our Sunday School have The numbers were "Come Brothers", been deeply appreciated and will not , Song of the Seasons, duet, "No Sir!" soon be forgotten. We desire also to' ,by Miss Lackin and Luzerne Sweet- pay our tribute to the talents of the | man; Mary's gone with a Coon, by young people of your honie who have "Ralph Milner; Darling Clo by all; S0 willingly and so ably assisted in Millers Are We, by Mrs. G. Sweetman our entertainments. A and Mrs. Carlton. Graham; Toll' the We note with pride 'that a member | Bell by Luzerne Sweetman; She's the of your family has joined the Forces | only Girl by all, Love, True Love, by Mrs: Glen Hood; Ma Little Banjo by Ralph Milner; a chorus, Call John, a (Continued on page 5) liberties in this crucial struggle to safe-guard our Christian civilization, TR U T Ho The truth is, we're up - " against the biggest rush of Long Distance Christmas calls we've ever had. Even with hundreds of extra people on duty Christmas Eveand Christmas Day, we won't be able to meet all demands. and CONSEQUENCES The consequences 'are bound to he delays * and disappointments, We're Ey Wo hope you'll understand and accept them -- in the spirit of Christmas, + + « Thank you, very much, obi Tags 1 oh LEN nd ' re so se te ste sto ste tee sto see ae 50 50 Se ea 0 EE PORT PERRY Christmas Will be held at the TOWN HALL on Thursday, December 18 Port Perry POULTRY MARKET Hid long been the best in this District. This year local givings and expenses are centered upon support of the War Effort Local Mechants Invirs Poultry Sellers to PORT PERRY and assure you that the - greatest care has been exercised in the selection of merchandise for your Christmas Shop- ping, both in pleasing and suitable var- - _iety and good values. et W. S. Short, Sec'y A. W. Brock, Pres - Port Perry Christians Fair r Board -- DELICIOUS -- BREAD and PASTRY For all round GOODNESS our 'Bread and Buns are the Best. We have everything in the line of Cakes Pies, Pastry, ete, to satisfy that Hungry Appeilly! -- JUST CALL -- JEMISON'S BAKERY THE HOME OF GOOD BREAD AND PASTRY Phone 98, Port Perry. COAL DELIVERY 'We have recently received fiom the oil controller a letter to the effect that we must conserve gasoline and. oil to every extent possible. . In order to carry out this request we have the following plan that we feel sure our patrons,' under the present conditions, will he glad to give us full-co- operation. 1. No delivery to be made of less than 1% ton lots exeept in case of urgent necessity. 8 2. No delivery to be made until sufficient orders have ac- § cumulated to make a full load except in cases of urgent . necessity. 3. All coal dealers have to pay for the coal in 16 days after it is shipped from the mine, and as. delivery costs have incréased away beyond the increase in the price of coal, provision should be made to pay for the coal on' delivery. ~Or a8. 8000 after as possible, REESOR'S FUEL & LUMBER Phone 73w "PORT PERRY, ONTAR|0 "THIS CHRISTMAS" Let Canada Bread: do your' baking, where you are assured of biglen) ya lity, ALMOND BLOCKS evar y iad piv 0, $32.00 2 ha. 75¢ OLD ENGLISH PLN PUDDING. " . (in crockery bowl) RICH FRUIT CAKE, any weight, plain or leed CANADA BREAD CO. LIMITED PORT PERRY, ONT, The, "Singing School Party" was a 1 ----t %