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KO 1.17, ra ERE Beko ri yi PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 80th, 1043 ~ + ------ BROCK THEATRE Phone 618, WHITBY ; "Phe Management extends to all best . wishes for a Happy and Bright i New Year. Sn ---------- | [ "*Healthfully Air Conditioned. "Thursday, Friday and Saturday, DECEMBER 30-31, JANUARY 1 Evening shows at 7 and 9 o'clock Holiday Matinee, Saturday at 1.80 "The Sky's the Exon Limit" Starring FRED ASTAIRE and JOAN LESLIE 'Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, JANUARY 3-45 Last Complete show at 8.20 gi ~~ "Chetnicks" with PHILIP DORN and ANNA STEN Also an ADDED Attraction © "Stormy Weather" with Lena HORNE, Bill ROBINSON, Cab CALLOWAY, Fats WALLER. Next Thursday, Friday, Saturday, JANUARY 6-7-8 « : : 12 "Crash Dive "IN TECHNICOLOR ' starring TYRONE POWER ' (The Brm of Greer & Humpbreys ls dissolved: RUSSELL D. HUMPHREYS 24} Simcoe Street North, Oshawa. : 'Phone 814 in attendance at my Port Perry office on Tuesday snd: Thursday afternoons of eact week or by appointment. Queen Street, Port Perry, Phone 94 ARTHUR W. 8. GREER in attendance at my Part Perry office on Wednesday morning, and Friday afterncea of each week, or by appointment. RRC ME Plank. Block, Port 'Perry, Phone 25 7 : 'ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Cy rollin Rey. J. A. McMillan 25 Za 3 Sunda ws 3 < ih . - 2.30 p.m.--Sunday School and Adult 2 xa Bible 'Class, to which everyone is} invited. : 7 p.m.--Evening Worship. PORT PERRY UNITED CHURCH Rey. W. C. Smith, Minister. New Year's Services, Sunday, Ad : ~ January 2nd N 10 a.m,--Sunday School © +... 11 am--The Old Becomes New 4 7 pm--Byron Stauffer's "If I were td Be ' - Twenty-One Again" = A New "Year's message for those of age. 3 Please note. The Watchnight ser- ~~ =... vice for members and adherents of all ~~ churches, including the United Church, ~~ "in the Parish Hall, Church-of the As- ~~ cension, Friday, Dec. 31st at 11.15. : 'Short messages, prayers and sacred ~ songs... 3 * CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION © © ANGLICAN : Rector: Rev. William Stocks Friday, December 31st-- ~ Watch-night service, Sunday, January 2nd-- : 11 am.~--Holy Communion and $ sermon, The Rector. ~ PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor: P. Taylor - 10 a.m.--Bible School © 11 an orning Worship, SE listic Service. --Prayer Meeting Es meeting--Come and t-together, Meetings inspiring. fi rene, who lived in Port + Reply to their daugh- th Jane Chilvers, now E. Robertson, Bainsville, 'W. A. Sangster DENTAL SURGEON Oftice Hours: 9 am. to 5 pm. ~ Office Upstairs, over C. Sleep's Insurance Office. H. ARMSTRONG DENTIST 4 Leonard Block over Prentice's Barber Shop. Phone 237, Res. 216 DR. H. Port Perry DR, J. B. LUNDY DENTAL SURGEON office equipped for X-RAY WORK Over Bell Telephone Office, Queen 8t., Port Perry Office 68w; Residence 68J Phones: W. J. KING CHIROPRACTOR In Practice over twenty years. Now in Uxbridge, Ontario, King and Cedar Streets Phone 64 r 138 Expert RADIO Service PHONE 234 on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS McleancRadio Service SUITS CLEANED Dry Cleaned $1.00 ~C. P. ROLPH blown glass and cellophane ornaments, | icicles, festoons of tinsel and colored | electric lights, 'Parcels of all shapes | and sizes, in pretty wrappings, were piled around the base of the tree and hung from the branches. Instead of a chairman this year, Carl Lunney, be- fore each number was enacted, step- ped in front of the curtains, bearing a large white card with the number in black figures, made a curtsey and re- tired. The choruses were well sung and were a part of the year's training by the singing teacher, Mrs, Parsons. 1 The program was as follows: choruses by the seniors (a) O. Canada, (b) Christmas hymn (3 part), (¢) Won- drous night of heavenly beauty (2 | part); 2. Rhythm band by juniors; 3. duet, "Goodnight Little Soldier"-- Doris May and Kenneth Herony 4. play, "The Truth Telling Machine"; 5. Junior song, "Little Sir Echo"; 6. Wreath drill, Juniors; 7. solo, "The Wasted Crust", Doreen Cryderman; 8. songs, "Along the Trail" accompanied by Kenneth Dawe, Arthur Cryderman with guitars; 9. play, "Trouble in Santa Claus Land" in 2 acts; 10. Re- citation, Betty Jean Lunney; 11. "Christmas Cake" a song by four jr. girls; 12. duet, "Holy- Night" by Dorothy McCartney, Betty Lunney; 13. "The Educated Horse" with Ken- neth Heron as trainer; 14. "The Ack- ward Squodron" (a comic drill by sr. boys, with Fred Johnson as officer; 16. Sailor drill by sr. girls; 16. "In the Little Red Schoolhouse", song by In- termediate boys; 17. chorus by srs, "Silver Stars", The National Anthem concluded that part of the program and in bounded Santa Claus with his "Tipp Residence on North Street. SUITS SPONGE) AND PRESSED PRENTICE'S BEAUTY SALQGN PARIEEASEE IS SESE A with or without appoint PERMANENT WAVES - $1.95 and up SHAMPOO and STYLED SETTING, ONLY 50c. ee -- jingle bells and pack. Bedlam=-fol- lowed. 3 Mr. and Mrs, A. Mitchell of Ux- bridge were visitors on Wednesday of last week with Mr, and Mrs. Denni- son. . . and Mrs. Gerald Harbron and ) spent Christmas with Mrs. Harbpon's parents at their home in gham. i = \ Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Magee of Osh- awa and a number of Ashburn friends attended the Christmas entertainment last Wednesday evening. Several of-our young people who are in uniform were home for the holi- day: Driver Kenneth Cooke and Mrs. Cooke "of Debert, N.S; up for two weeks; Gnr. Gordon Harrison of Peta- wawa camp; Pte. Clifford Johnson of * Phone 223, Port Perry "ARTHUR PRENTICE, Prop. THE SPEECH PREPARED BUT : .NEVER MADE trustee for - - - - If 1 am gplected I shall do the best I can for the welfare of boys and girls in the school section and exercise my duties as a trustee of the funds of the community. There are, however, some things which need to be understood between the electors and myself. I shall not ask any man or woman for a vote and I will not have any cars to take to the voting place, those of you who are too lazy to walk, EAL, According to the traditions of elec- tioneering, I should tell you how greatly honored I would.be by your confidence. "1 do not see it that way. The obligation is all on my side. As I see my duty as a citizen I should serve the community in any capacity for which the people think I am hest fitted, but you are not doing me a favour if you take up a large part of my leisure for public business. jng with a book to a meeting of the school hoard or a game of bridge to an evening's wrangle about parents' complaints and school finances or school sanitation, ete. So why iii the world should I ask you to vote for me or pay-for ad- vertisements in | the newspaper? 'Should I be pleased at the thought of being called away from dinner to have a citizen report that his Willie has not received a fair chance or that Jane has been strapped in school? "It comes to this: Here is a job which has to be done by somebody. Person. ally, and quite candidly, I shall be de- lighted if you' choose somebody else. I feel I am doing my duty by offering to serve, and the rest is in your hands, . And remember you are not doing me a favour by voting for me; I am doing 'you a favour by being willing to take on this chore." : Myrtle Station The annual Christmas tree and school entertainment was presented to a well filled hall on Wednesday even- ing of last week. The hall was nicely decorated by the temcher, Mrs. David Grant, and her pupils. The tree was very gay in its Christmas garb of "I have been nominated as a school ~. Mr, and Mrs. Frankly I much prefer a quiet even- Ottawa; Pte. Mildred Harrison, C.W. A.C., Niagara-on-the-Lake; Pte. Betty Kirkham, Barriefleld camp; Ray Grant R.C.AF. Trade School, Toronto. i" Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Cooper, Mrs. S. Linton, Miss Beulah Cooper, and Jim- mie were Christmas dinner guests of Mr, and Mrs. Ross Smith of Brooklin, Mr. and Mrs. A. Vanhorne, Thorn- hill, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E. Redman on Christmas. ; Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Robinson of Oshawa, spent Wednesday of last week with Harold and Mrs, Hamilton. {i Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Dickson are so much improved after their recent ill- ness that they were able to spend Christmas with their daughter, Mrs. C. Holman, of Dagmar, 'Albert Eyers-- and baby Norman and Mr. William Eyers were Christmas guests of Hawkestone relatives. Mr, David Currie was with his ; mother at her honie in Toronto, over the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pilkey of Greenbank, were in the village on Thursday evening calling on friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Edgar of Toronto] - spent Christmas eve with Myrtle re- latives. " '~~Mr, and Mrs. Russell Taylor, Doug- las and Blanche were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gardiner Jr., of Ashburn, . Elwood and Mrs. Masters enjoyed Christmas dinner with their daughter and her husband, at-their home in Oshawa. : '~ Mrs. Ball of 'Uxbridge is with her daughter, Mrs. A, E. Ramsey and Mr. Ramsey for the winter months. Mr. and Mrs. Dennison spent Christ- mas with Uxbridge relatives. Mrs. George Williams and Miss D. Williams of Toronto, were down for Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mr. E. Redman lost one of his best horses on Christmas. 2 _ Mr. and Mrs, Jas, Dickson received an airgraph Christmas greetings from ! their grandson, L.-Cpl. Merrill Ross, who is with the Central Mediterranean Forces, Canadian Army. The card is decorated with Moslem Temples in the background and in' the foreground three soldiers are greeting one an- other in a merry manner, Mr, and Mrs. Harold Hamilton, Jim and Kathryn were dinner. guests of re- latives in Columbus un Christmas. Mrs. E. M3 Britton was in Toronto on Christni the guest of her | doughter and amy #0 ey Mr, and Mrs. S. Nottingham, Ber- nice and Wayne were with Toronto re- latives for the festive holiday. Samuel Birkett spent Christmas and Sunday with his family ut their home in Peterboro. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Hinton, Miss A. Hinton and friend of Toronto, were guests on Christmas of the T. Carey family. \ : Mr. John McClintock was a Christ- mas dinner guest of his brother Geo. and Mrs. McClintock of Prospect. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Holliday were Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Holliday of Whitby, Mr. and Mrs. A, Buck of Toronto, enjoyed a happy Christmas with the Fred Lyles. ; The Bennett family of Toronto were at their country home for the' holiday week-end. x Miss Mary Ross, of Port Perry, was a visitor on Christmas with the Ed. Moles. Miss Nellie Nash of Oshawa, spent Christmas with Mrs. F. Briggs and Miss Thelma Briggs. ls Pte. Leonard Dalby of the Postal Corps, Ottawa, and Mrs, Dalby, baby Arlun and Miss Lorraine Bradley of Oshawa were home for Christmas with their parents, Hugo and Mrs. Bradley. Lorne Johnson of Oshawa, and Mus. Leila Duke, of Toronto, spent Christ- 'mas with their mother and brother, Mrs. A. Johnson, Donald and Elmer. Guests of the C. Harrisons on Christmas were :Pte. Mildred Harri- son, C.W.A.C,, Niagara-oh-the-Lake; Mrs. R. Long, Mr. W. Martin and Miss Mary Martin of Brooklin, On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Squelch of Raglan, Mr. Jos. Hezzlewoor of Pcterboro, and Gnr, Gordon Harrison, R.C.A., Peta- wawa, spent the day with them. Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Quinn, Mr. and Mrs. M. L, Quinn and Mrs. Mary Ann Watson, of Tqronto, and Mr, W. Quinn, of . Whitby, were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Quinn. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cook and little son, of Brooklin, and Mr, McKinley, of Port Perry, were with Mrs. Will Cook and the boys for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hughson and Mrs. Hyghson's mother, Mrs. Turner, of Toronto, were Christmas visitors at the Norman Hughson home. ~A.C.2 Ray, Downey of Fingal, Mrs. Downey, Virginia and Linda, of To- ronto, were with Reeve O. H. and Mrs. Downey on Christmas evening. A.C.2 Frank Downey of Hamilton, was home for his Christmas leave. Mr. and Mrs. David Duchemin spent Christmas with Toronto relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Magee and son of Oshawa, and Driver Kenneth Cook and Mrs. Cook, were dinner guests on Christmas with Mr, and Mrs. Elmer Cook. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs; Lyle Magee spent the day with them. ; Mr. and Mrs. M., Cryderman and family were with Toronto relatives for the holiday week-end. Mr. and Mrs. W, J. Cook had for dinner guests on Christmas their three daughters, Mrs. J. Lee, of Greenbank; Mrs, Fred Beadle, North Oshawa, and Mrs. Edgar Cooper, of Toronto, together with their husbands and children, During the day their sons and several grandchildren called to bring Christmas greetings to" Mr. and Mrs. Cook. ~~ Mrs, L. Cassidy of Brooklin, was also a Christmas guest at the W. J. Cook home, NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against Minnie Dyer late of the Township of Reach, deceased, are required to send particulars thereof to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of January, 1044, after which date the assets of the estate will be distributed, having regard only to such claims as may be in the hands of the_undersigned by that date. --WILLIAM--F.--GREIG,-- Uxbridge; Ontario, Solicitor for Clarence Heard and Hilliard Armstrong, Executors, SCUGOG The services were much enjoyed by a good attendance, Carols were sung. Rev. H. W. Foley then told the story of Joseph Mohr at the time he com- posed "Silent Night" which was sung by the congregation. The weather was almost perfect for Christmas Day and Sunday, giving those who had to travel to the family gatherings, an enjoyante time, Wednesday evening was a grand night for the Union Christmas' Tree. The hall was packed long before the curtain was ready. Rev. H, W, Foley acted as chairman, The program con- sisted of recitations, drills, choruses and dialogues. And, of course, the | drrival of Santa Claus was a big "5 event for the children (and some of the older ones, too!) The proceeds amounted to $36.00, Jack Frost made it very unpleasant for some before they arrived home, Some cars were hard to start and one just quit and re- fused to go. Mrs. A. McMillen and little Marion haye returned from their visit to Ot- tawa. They are staying at the par- sonage. Many family gatherings are being planned for New Year's Day, Congratulations to Reeve Russell Hopd, and Councillors Carleton Gra- ham, Gordon Cherrie, Jesse Demara and Earl Heayn, on their acclamation for another year. We hope they will have a successful year. Mr, and Murs. David Miller, of To- ronto, spent a happy Christmas and week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Sweetman, My, and Mrs. A. Crooks of Toronto, are visiting thejr dauhter Mrs, Fred Jackson and Mr, Jackson for a few days. The Reeve and Council of Scugog, are giving a complimentary dance at the Township Hall on New Year's Eve, December 31st. Everybody wel- come, th PROSPECT Sorry to report that Mr, Arthur Gilroy is quite poorly. Hope he will soon be restored to good health, Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Webster and daughter of Weston, were Christmas visitors with Mrs. G. Webster and family. Miss Edith Lakey and Miss Marion Smith, of Toronto, and Mrs, Graham and family, Port Perry, were Christ- mas visitors with Mrs. Geo. Smith and family. Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Yeo and Ruth, of Oshawa, were Christmas guests of Mv. and Mrs. Norman Yeo and family. Mr, and Mrs. Robert Holtby, Port Perry, and Mr. and Mrs. E. Holtby and family, Miss Hazel Gregg, of Port Colborne, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thorne and family of Oshawa, were Christ- nias guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Holtby. Mr. John McClintock of Myrtle, and Mrs. M. Real, of Port Perry, with Mr, and Mrs. Geo. McClintock for Christ- mas. 2 Mr. and Mrs. L. Martin of Alberta, former's mother, Mrs. Frank Martin. Miss M. Niddery, R.N., of Oshawa General Hospital, was .a Christmas visitor at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. E. Gilroy, of Fort Erie, were Christmas guests at the A. Gilroy home. Mr. and Mrs. J. Dobson and Mina, of Manchester, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Walker and family of Utica, Mr. and Mrs. E. Diamond, were Christmas guests of Mrs. P. Diamond. Pte. Alex. Diamond is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Stevens and son, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. H. Stevens, at Pickering. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Yeo and fam- ily visiting with friends in Orono on Sunday. Misses (Marion and Helen Conlin of Toronto, were Christmas guests of their parents. Mv, and Mrs. R. Vernon and son, of Port Perry, Mr, and Mrs. Harold Ver- non, of Whitby, and Mr. Clare Vernon, of Oshawa, were guests of Mr. and Mrs, F. Vernon for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. L. Martin of Alberta, Mr. E. Martin, Saskatchewan, and Mrs. F. Martin motored to Meaford, to spend Christmas with friends. Mrs. James Wilson spent Christmas with friends at Oshawa. : Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee and daughters, of Greenbank, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs, John Bray on Sunday. Mr, Chris Wilson and daughter Incz were Christmas visitors with friends at Oshawa. : i wa, were visitors with Mrs, James Wilson on Sunday. Mr. Paul Martin spent Christmas with friends at Oshawa, - : Mr. Wm. Owen, Mrs. Owen and family, of Port Perry, Mr. Ivan Gray, Christmas with their parents, Mr, and. Mrs. Art Gray, with Mr. and Mrs. Dunham, Mr. and Mrs: Floyd Oviatt of Ingle- Mrs, Frank Martin for a Christmas dinner on Monday evening. are spending a few weeks with the) Messrs. John and dert Gray, spent|§ hy i Pte. Gordon Moss and Mrs. Moss of i Hamilton, were Christmas visitors |¥; ; hart, Mr, and Mrs. Leonard Martin, | § of Alberta, Mr, E. Martin of Saskatch-'§ ewan, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Martin $8 and' children, Mr, and Mrs. Arthur| Chumblay and daughters, Miss Pearl, | Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Moore and chil- |! dren and Mrs. T, Chumblay, of Osha- |§ wa; Sgt. Victor Martin and. Mrs. Mar. | tin of Camp Borden, were guests of |} weRED & WHITE s WE WISH TO THANK OU! CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blatch of Osha-| Extracts from Port Perry Financial Statement--194: extend sincere thanks to all our Customers and ho that 1944 may be a year of Joy, Prosperity and Peace for All, : Port Perry 5c. to $1.00 Store © F. W. BROCK & SO PHONE 43 PORT PERRY RECEIPTS v January 1 to December 15th, 1943 1 . "Balance forward, December 31, 1942 oven easeite Petty Cash "Licenses Town Hall rentals ..... Sale of Tile Tax Arrears Current' Boll w.unumissinmnmmnaen Dog Tax Poll Tax Rentals, general Sip Provincial Subsidy (one mill) minnie. Pneumothorax and Venereal Disease Refund ..... Relief Recovered Interest Received Insurance Premiums Recovered .. Fire Insurance Received on Office Payments on Spears Agreement County Grant for Patriotic Purposes ... Law Costs recovered SUMMARY OF DISBURSEMENTS January 1st to December 15th, 1943 $1656.00 194.60 161.83 314.89 1639.62 Salaries Oflice Expenses Printing and Stationery Insurance ... Street Lighting Law Costs 10.00 Street Maintenance 3773.93 Tile Making 343.90 Rosa Street Construction (County Supervision) .... 1173.70 Board of Education . 9650.0 Debentures--Schools in YH Library . 184,044 . Town Hall, expenses LY 99.91 County Rate (less discount on advance payment) 5903.10 Indigents 238.85 Grants and Donations... 785.06 Police Expense ..... 67.07 Property and Parks 1733.85 Fire Protection tov, 744.69 a _ Board of Health 76.00 Pneumothorax and venereal disease treatments : (see recoveries) 73.00 Property Purchased at Tax Sale trio sti wee 20,00 643.72 374.65 County Grant, Patriotic Purposes (pd. 1.LO.D.E.) Purchase of Truck Miscellaneous 171.15 N Bank Balance, Dec. 15, 1043 Lovina Fasiiseignis 3143.83 Petty Cash .. 20.00 $37,860.12 WATERWORKS Period from Dec. 16th, 1942 to Dec. 31st, 1942 RECEIPTS * F Balance at credit of Waterworks, Dec. 16/42 1..$ 6217.39 Accounts receivable 20.06 Sundry sales *. 1.75 Rental 1042 80.00 Period from Jan. 1 to Dec. 15, 1943 } RECEIPTS Water Rates paid... Hydrant Rental (fire protection) ; Liquid Assets Accounts receivable (doubtful) .. Rent due from Hydro, 1943 Cash on deposit with Corporation . $5013.58 RR SS IRS RTA LIRR ERA 34 Continued on Back Page) As the year 1943 draws to a close, we wish to H. DURKIN, Proprietor