SEASON’S COMPLIMENTS 2 WE HOPE THAT A KINDLY PROVIDENCE WILL GRANT YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR AND MANY MORE IN THE FUTURE. R. E. Switzer Best Wishes Greetings and All Good Wishes For Your |Health and Happiness at Christmas Thos. Inglis and Son Dat eer Bere A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! The Season’s Best! ) SEASON OF THE. UTMOST IN HAPPI- NESS, PEACE AND PROSPERITY 1S OUR SINCERE WISH FOR YOU. Johnston Peebles Cheers for Santa ! WE HOPE SANTA HAS A ~ BIG BOXOF GOOD LUCK IN HIS GIFT SACK FOR YOU AND YOURS ON DECEMBER 25TH. J.P. Greensides - ATWOOD, ‘Thursday, ‘Dec. 22, 1927 Yourself and Others Elma Twp. Council mes K. Wes -: . and Mrs. Twamiry of Listowel, ent sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm % gage low is spending rs, Vyles, a ndon Mrs. | returned home Friday ronto, where she ing a few weeke with relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lucas children, 10th con., are Christmas at the home of Mr. an Mrs. Thos. Vyles, Lonco Mr. and Mrs. Monkton, spent Sunday at a few days with friends in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield of Verdun, Man., are visiting at the home o 'Wm. Humphrey and Wm. Hume. M uis Whitfield the latter part of this week position at Oshawa, after Ja B.A. of Knox col sexe M4 ‘spending the holidays at the ° Due the Christmas holiday Hee her daughter ey Getatsiien and “ehildren had been spend- and spending d Henderson Robb of the home is returning to his spending the past couple of weeks in Atwood Holds Last Meeting LARGE NUMBER OF ACCOUNTS PASSE ED—COLLECTOR'S ROLL EXTENDED TO\ FIRST MEET- ING IN 1928. Council of the Township of Elma met in the Agri- culture Hall, Atwood, on Thursday, December 15th, it being the last meting of the year. Members a were Reeve Wm, Scott, De- ty Reeve, Adam Willoughby -and Sonacitions J. 8. Ellecott, Wm. Don- aldson and Angus Dickson. ‘he minutes of the last were read, approved and the reeve and clerk. A communi- cation was read from tne clerk cf the The Municipal meeting Mre. Matthews of Sound,/| City of London asking a grant to the spent the week end visiting at the] University of Western Ontaric and hom Mr. and; Mrs George} filed. Graham : Dickson —Willoughoy—That the Mr. Jim ad s te ronto Universi-} collector's time fdr. returning the ty. arrived ho Tuesday and will|roil be extended till the — meet- spend the Cerietaene holldey oe ne oe of thé council for 1928. Car- parents, Mr. and Mrs R. rie Mr. and Mrs Chasa Traret. oi oth Dickson-Willoughby—That the re- con., spent Thursday last in Strat-| port of the engineer, dated October ford. 18th, 1927, on the provera drain Mrs. Chas, Hurst, 10th con., re-}petitioned for by J ment and turned home Tuesday, after spending} others as served on the ‘muniohpal- ity of Elma by the Munivcipality of Listowel, be now read. Carried f The report was ther read and con- sidere¢ Ellacott-Donaldson—That the re- pert of the engineer, dated October 18th, 1927 on the prpoeed§ drain petitioned for by J. Ament and oth- = o¢ QUALITY STORE: We Wish One and Alli A MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR Call and select your CHRISTMAS GIFTS at all prices. We have a large stock. And gifts for everyone hristmas Oranges, Apples, Candies, Nuts, Grapes, etc, at Special Prices A. E. ANDERSON | ality Store he Store of Satisfaction Will have a full line of Balk and brick ice cream for Christmas Day fo our good friends and customers* we take pleasure in extending the | Season’ $ Greetings wood Season's Greetings! Cy) To our man iends whose steady patron- age we so gratefully appreciate we extend the Season’s Greetings A Merry Christmas To All CS) “Model Bakery’ ‘ating Witoughby, attending 13 council meetings 22 one road com- 39.00 ‘arried. Willoughby-Donaldson—-That council do now adjourn. the Carried. Elma Centre Cemetery Annual Meeting $100 MORE NEEDED TO PAY FOR | CARETAKING FOR PAST SEAS- | ON—OFFICERS RE-ELECTED. — The annual meeting of the Elm | G. P. Greensides, Prop. | { Forester's with a fair afttend- Greetings! May the glorious holt. day bring you no end of Joy, Peace and Con- tentment*--such is our sincerest wish. | | | Season’s | ance. Mr. J. R; Coghtlin was chair- man of the meeting and Mr Smith acted as secretary. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and adopted. The treasurer's report showed that $100 would be needed to pay for the tions promised and it is hoped that all those owing for al ti will | pay promptly. ) ~The trustees were cL tven power He lappoint collectors in different parts t ieollect fees for the cemetery. Other i business was as with. The re- tiring trustees, J. Hamilton: L D. Smith and J. 1. Batierurne were re- élected. J. A. MeBain and George Lochhead were appoiated avditors. December Meeting of U. F. N..O. .F.W.O. rte their sagt erat og foe is rrester's Hall The | John Roger : Macias a Mi Af h P: Ts. Josep trie, ent occup the chair. signed by|/Cc 0 » Ciaus Sir Knight" reniered Monday miseloner 66.00 J. S. Ellacott, attending 123 coun- cil meetings 39.00 * ” 38% days road \ comm! r 115.50 Wm. Donaldson, attending, 3 council meetings 39.00 Wm. Donaldson, 28, day oad commissioner 51.00} W. Angus Dickson, attending 7 council meetin 21.00 " Angue Dickson ky days | road commission 84.00 | Arthur ae edtenittn 6 } ee ~pentings 18.00 | ' = 14 days road | commissioner 42.00 | Geo. Lochhead, walaees salary as cle 400.00 ‘A. M. Sweeton, ealary cs } treasurer 220.00 A. Kidd, salary as medical officer of health 60.00 Atwood Citizen Dies In 73rd. Year MR. TEASDALE WHITFIELD PASS- ES AWAY—WAS WELL KNOWN HELD FRIDAY. A large number of eympathizing | friends gathered Frida afternoon,} December 16th, to acta the fune of the late Teasdale Whitttel 6 home in Atwoo ines sday tnocatne. December i his 73rd year. A short service was held at the house and public eervice held in the Atwood United church conducted by Rey. C. Kaine, assisted by ev. Armstrong, Listowel, Rev. _} Oldham and Rev. D. M. Guest. Bur- jal was made in Brussels cemetery. The late Mr. Whitficld has no been well forthe past three yeara. In November of 192 e met with an accident and since that time he enjoyed good health. For eix he was confined to his bed. his suffering with great patience. eceased wae born in the township of Cartwright, eng county, and when a boy came with his pare ats to Grey township where they took up farming on the 12th con. On June 8th, 1881 he was united in marriage 7 to Ruth A. Speiran of Grey, and fol- lowing their marriage they success- fully farmed on the 14th cdn. . for thirty-five years and after retiring moved to Brussels where they reeid- ed for nine years and for two years they have lived in Atwood evening in the Music Ha the Sunday school of the United church, was a splendid success and there was a good attendance In spite of e stormy weather. Everyone acted their parts well and great credit is due the committees in cherge, Mrs. James M. ine, Mr G Cogh lin, Mrs. A. M. Robinson, Mrs. J. P.} Greensides, Mrs. A Terry and} Mrs. E. H. Swing. The principal parts were taken by: The Old Hermit—-Frod Lon Clown-—Gordon Switzer. Fairy Bountiful—Lena Greensides The Old Witch of Woods—Chris- tina Campbell John—Ruesel Switzer. Sammy—Stanley Peters. Eva—Margaret Terr Isabelle Rosabelle Hiles, Sante—James The. solo parts taken by San- ta, the clown and the eld hermit and the old witch were especially well rendered. During intermission, Mr. Hugh Richmond was presented with a Bible ag a prize f6r the Most regular attendance during the year in the Bible Class by James Hird. Mr. Richmond meade a suitable reply. The proceeds amounted to $34.26. Erskine. Calder Mission Band Appoimt New Officers The annual meeting of the Calder Mission was held in the school room of the church, Saturday Dec. 17th at 2.30 p.m. with the president in the chair. The roll call and « offering was taken and Bible story was given by Willa Matheson. =e officers for 1928 were low President—Helen Gordon lst vice-pres.—Irene McCutcheon 2nd vice-pres.—Len?* Tinda Sec.—Annie Ballantyne. Treas.—Jessie Thorspson ae Box Treas.—Harry lanist—Verna Holman ieee: Pianist—Agnes Ballantyne ae fol- Hadge. Lookout Com.—aAgnes Dickeon, Miss. . West, Alice Dickson, Mrs. Hodge. The meeting closed with the Mis- sion Band Prayer. Afterwards a box was packed with Christmas Cheer for the St. Christopher Hovse, ‘Toron- to. Presentation to YOung Couple— Monday evening about sixty Pete from the 10th, 12th and 14th con, of Elma, gathered at the home on Sy Mr. and Mrs. Dewar, 14th con.and presen goleum rug and rocker, ae an expres- sion of wae opened by singing eir esteem in the commun! ress read by M ; Were host and hostess to party jheld Friday evening in the Music tertained about IN GREY TOWNSHIP, FUNERAL) Hall, when they en ra]| community singing, wit d, ono: jorie Pleasant Evening Spent In Music Hall Mr.. and Mra. Cam Cameron Dickson and Mr. and Mrs. James B. Wiliott one hundred and fitey friends. Ratcliffe as accompanints piano | selection, 3 Oldham: read~- /inge,-Dr. D. A: kiaa, Thos. McFar- isn: solok, George E. Cox. Harold Parkhouse; duet, meron Gnited Church - Rey. C. ©. Kaine, pastor. Sanday, Dec. 25th, 1927 10 np gle School. 11 mx her 7p. m. boasts Service. rogram—readings, foes etc. P A splendid service. Dickson and Mreé. Albert Wilsen; ad- dresses, T. G. Ratcliffe, Rev. W. J: est an y. Mr. George Lochhead wes chairman for the ok ning. A dainty luncheon waa th served and the remainder of the ee. ning spent in dancing Successful In Exams— Miss Ada Blackwell of the Brant- ford General Hospital has been suc- cesaful in passing the Provincial ex- aminations, for the degree<of Regis- tered Nurs Maple 1 Leaf “Lit” Elects Officers INTERESTING DEBATE GIVEN AT MEETING ON THURSDAY EVE- NING—TOM CLELAND APPOINT- ed PRESIDENT. -j afterno |. t ee pampecn. | | a A OR iD 4 TRO at his home. ers be adopted and that the clerk| where they a d a comfertable Mr. John Murray and Mr Wm./have a by-law prepared in relution| home on Kin = The Maple Leat Literary Society Murray, 6th con., pent aahareday thereto, with five equal annyal pay-] Besides his. widow. two daughters! S- 8. No. 2, held the frst meeting of last at Stratford avd Avonton ments, together with interest at five] and one son eurviv Angus | the year on Thursday evening, Dee: Miss Marjorie Johne iin is spend-!per cent. Carrie rown, Grey ele Mrs. H. 0.j15, 1927. The meeting was a very ing a week with her cousin, Mre. Willonghby- Bulacott — Trat Mr.| Walker, Brussels, and Lewis of Osh-{ Successful one and e good program Perkin Thompson in Goderich. Samuel J. Love be paid the sum of}awa. Four brothers and two sisters| Was arrange Mrs. George Johnston, Earl and} $152.60 for extra work dcne on the}also survive: Albert and George, - Pg interesting Pag ariel Marjorie, spent one day laet week at/Love Drain. Carried. 14th con. Grey; Thomas, Cass oe ear ot =_— ge the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Bis- E That John} Mich; Levi, Blenheim: Mrs. bin-} that the ene ot = pepulation ie sett, Atwood = Roger, engineer’ be ‘paid the follow-|son of Tyre, Mich and Mre. Patterson country to city has not thus far been ing amonnts:and that the same be} of Neepawa. . ee = ai Attended Funeral in Atwood— charged to the respective disinage} Mr. Whitfield was a member of held't ; Mie Joule Te bey Mr. mong those from a distance at-| Schemes interested as follows the United church. Pallbearers were on ah : ee > Fk tending the funeral in Atwood on Ellice Maitland Drain $613.00 Messrs. George, Albert are parent osted ‘oy Mr. Ed Smith and Friday afternoon last of the -late| logan, Maitland Drain 280.6C| field. Wm. Robinson, H Spriran and Mr. S ~ Geoghegan. Th ti Teasdale Whit¥eld were Mr. and Mre,| Love Drain 1g.50|% Rpsiren. At the service tn the! bya aen. Wm. Robinson of Tyre, Mich; Mr./ Partridge Drain 49.00] church oe . 7 Coghlin sang very/*\O her cohen et rogra: and Mrs. T. S, Graham, Ingersoll, Mr,} Holman Drain 31.00] sweetly, “ lise uth consi tot of on : unitv sf Ha ae and Mrs. Albert Downey, Alliston,|Plaas for culvert apposite jot 2, Many beautiful floral tributes were violin ol by Mr. Grat we ng. fey Mr. Levi Panabaker, Hespeler, Mr,| Concession 10 $8.00] received. companied by Miss Dorothy Sproute, and Mrs. Webster and Harvey, and|TWo copies for Government :00 a solo by ean Stevenson, a Mr. Ernest Hanley, &, Marys; Mr.| Attending court at Monkton ¢n ap- di itle d “Chri h and Mrs, Wm. John’ and | Peale 0.00/ United Sunday School [pine vonlted hg Ma Gf. Harvey Sparkling, ‘Wilfred King of| Carried. Messrs. Edward and Andrew Leonard Gorrie, Mrs. Carnochan, Mrs. Walker| Dickson-Ellacott—That the reeve R d C rendered a musical selection. and Mies Johnston of Linwood and clerk issue orders for the pay- ender antata At the close of the meetine the of the following accounts, viz:— — new officers were elected fore the Wm. Scott, — ees ly here GOOD ATTENDANCE IN SPITE OF | coming y BANNER ADS. PAY!” “37 dave roel com. 111.00, STORMY NIGHT— RROCEEDS| Pr t—M . . "15 days mun. drains 45.00 $34.25. Fiera Stev. pseu "15 days award drains 45.00 —_————— ing ont i * Telephonine \ The Christmas cantata “Santa The meeting will he continued every two weeks, the next meeting being held on Thursday, Dec. 29. % Nester ferleelenfeeloelonfoeloelesloelectrelonlecboclealonfontoafoolerleely The W.M.S. will mest at the home of Mrs. Hart aren Thureday on, t will be the electing of officers. Miss M. J. Collings wos in Detroit this week attending the funeral of her neice, Ruthie Coates. Miss Lottie —— spent a few daye last week in List League. | i Wed. 7.30 p.m,—Prayer service, "| Presbyterian € hurch , | Rev. W. J. West, M.A., Minister Sunday, Dec. 25th, 1927 Christmas Services, Sunday Dec. | Society. Thursday 7.80 p.m.—Prayer service. Thursday 8.30 p.m.—Choir practise, §. S)\entertainment and Christmas tree ‘ae Friday even*ng, Dec. 23. St. Qban' s Church. Sunday, Dec. 25th, 1927 oneal Day, December 25th. 10 — Sunday School and Bible tune. 11 a.m. —M rning Prayer Service. p.m.—Evening Pra vice. Chrinturis Services’ and Serm propriate for the accasion. ST DAVIDS HENFRYN and Bible ~ 2 p.m. any schoot clas 3 Ls - Christmas Service and Ser- The evening service in the United Church Christmas evening will take the form of a mas cervice, with readings, songs, etc., by mem- bers of the congregation instead of the sermon ap EVERYBODY'S COLUMN Ten cents a line for first in- five cents a line with mini- mum charge of 25c ‘ i 4 CHRISTMAS TRF The Christmas tree and entertain- ent of the Presbyterian Church will be held in the oot eom of the church on Friday, ac, 2 8. o’- clock p.m. Admission 25e ani 16e. The election of Officers of the Sina dl Bee” Mission Band wae held} st week at the home of Mrs. Hart. > Attended Mectin r. George Hamilton, Mr. L. Ernest Newbircging ‘and : | sient. Mr. res.— \ he sei sg | Mr. Gordon Mayburry, were in Strat- Se reas.— Edith Chaprona, ford on Saturday last, attending the Treas.—Ida Halpenny annual meeting of the North Perth Mite Box Supt's.—Ir lorence Ham-, Educational Associaticn | fIton, Myrtle Green. | Mic n tT. Joh fsg{ With) friend , and The following wah taken from The Detroit Evening News, Detroit, Margaret Ruth Coates, 4 years old, 12018 Abington Ave, was burned fatally yesterday afternoon’, (Fridays. Dee. 16th) when her clothing,caught re while she was playing with two neighbor children in their honte_ at 12046 Abington Ave She died in the Detroit Osteopathic ospital last night (Friday, - Dec. 16th.) The police were told that the children had been playing -with newspapers which apprrently had be- come ignited from the kitchen stove. Maicolm C. Coates, the child's father is employed at the Fordson Plant of the Ford Motor Co. There fs one other child, Malcolm Jr., months ol¢ Mrs. Coates Was corey Daisy C. Vine of she 6th line, Elm Friends and poqudinicacr 8 express their eympathy in their sad bereave- ment, The sad word which reached here on Saturday, of the dexth of the little five-year-old child of Mr. an? Cameron Coates of Det~oit, who died of burns, came as a shock to the relatives and friends. Mrs. Coates is 4 sister of Mr. Elva Vines, 2nd, aan and Mr.” Thomas Vines. th, Elm 15 2A for Detroit to atte her five-year-old died of burns. nd the fu “grandneice, neral of who oe So ie ace a Sat ee ae oe aie et at ee 2nd. LINE ELMA Peeertetteeeeeet Se et org serie ae to all. r is eorneny gig . J. Ever Tho ompson ees God-. visited the jJatter’s parents, Mr. ‘orman, over the week - with her foil eri an n ancora spent Sunda in e My ag Faltis spat Sung th their daughter *a Ww. ohnston. a Mr. J. W. Gray is confi ‘house acold. — ™ Misa Martha Collins left Saturday Will Hold Week of Prayer. at Saturday evening the “clergy of e village met at the Rectory and decided to observe the first week in January as a week of prayer in the various churches of the village Attended Re-Opening Services— Misses Jean Hamilton, Mae and Annie Inglis, Arthur Hamilton, Roy Hamilton and Reggle Dennis, attend- d the re-openfng services of Ethel resbyterian church on Sunday eve- ni last. Retu < From Memorial Hospitnl— Mr3 Hume retvrned Friday from e Listowel Memorial Hos- Mr. Alex Hnme_ returned y, where they have beén past six weeke. J by a belonging to Mr. Wm maddened bu Hume. Card of Than = Mrs, Teasdale VAnitfield and fam: ly, take this means their thanks.and ay kindness of friends during the illness and for beautiful fi ceived. Fractures Arm in / Mrs. Bertha Ha painful accident John Hanna 8th a car on a narng before the car and buggy w which wis g eceived a shoulder, . the or 7 pt Me e Message of thre Shep-. Varied — piney 7.80 p. m. Ra baer People’s © 25. 3 }10 a.,m.— Sunday School ‘and Bible = meng 11 -a.m.—Morni ri worship. Subject: “Ts Jesue the st, 7 p.m.—Even Fein Subject: “No Room for Jesus.” Special Christmas :nusic by tha choir at beth services. : Tuesday 8. p.m.—Young People’s 8. aD-/ a i