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'Sent their huss f "German bullets, oul I be our pride, as it is our that these brave women eat suffer privation by reason of ist for. it must be re- red that 16 niarried man has for thes front 'without J consent. ly our soldiers families. oh, tario as a whole, is prosperous lie Joss we. give to aud there probably wll be 'a. ten- | dency this Christmas Samards lavish more we will have to give folgiving of Christmat-boxes. A little | sho are. And itis only ought wi will show that i E nerosity, on. the ndliest of sted in "Canada's stmict; but a out of three receive help from Food, The aim of tind great rlotie organization | is fo 'supple & soldiers' pay by such sum as ill Haitajo tHe families in reasop- and of this Ontario i" asked to contribute six millions. To comply with 'the reijyéd| \Iheans sacrifice but certainly, node plies any 'weakening of Delp the cal i devoted. "Let otf Cana nay 'the beter Vail essential sential, that t give the {iy s arcs of ds and fathers are fighting $Canada's sbattles "Sheets in it hats THE FIRST Sols Auspicions Opin of the Great Campaign to Raise Six Million Dollars for the Canadian Patriotic Fund Ottawa, Dec. 13, he officers of | $10,000 2 month, fiaking the fine the Canadian Patrigtic Futd ars greatly elated over the encouraging outlook for the Fund in Ontario in 1917 owing to the generous action of the County Councils of Simcoe, Victoria and Dufferin at the fall sessions recently held, The decisi- on of these Councils marks the real beginniog of the campaign, which will reach its climax in January and February to raise at least six millions in this province in 1917. As this is a' million dollars more than was subscribed in 1016, it "Hag been [felt by the Fund authori- ~ ties that much of the success 'of the campaign would depend on the increase of the grants made by the "County Councils. The three counties which haye already acted have done so well and shown so generous an example that the changesfol attaining the desired e now considered greatly, 1to'take a general levy | n the whole county for 'the . pur: ses of: the Fund: This implies faxing not only the roral districts, but 'such important = centres as Orillia, Collingwood, Barrie and Midland. The sum to be given is THE OBSERVER HAS x Goon CircuraTion, and is| constantly growing in favor, It is the BEST Advertising Medium in the Comity; is-the champion of the Agriculturists and of the more con- servative and practical class of peo- le, is not a favorite of schemers, mers and cliques ; it is the Oldest "nd Best Established--founded in 1857--the most original and best in its locai and general news depart ; ment and is printed entirely in the 5 place of publication --Port Pi _ Tamas --$1 per annum in advance, if not * paid" in advance, nso will be 5 JOB PRI oy Tex Mosr MODERN STVLEs AND AT L ow PRICE ONEY, Bmp oon ound a HUBERT 1. EBBELS, , Port Perry. aggregate of $120,000, 35 tife year. This. is a large increase over 1916, and the county coiificillors, by unanimously supporting the grant, bave shown not only:their appreci- ation of the Fund, but fHiéir political courage, for naturally the" majority of them will be offering; fot re.elec« tion in January and will have to justify their generosity, before their constituents. But more than this tne Simcoe councillogs- expressed the hope that voluntary grants by individuals and orgavi#ations would be continued. 'J he "county grant represents a rate of two and One- half mills on the dollar. Victoria, a county much smaller in wealth and population, has "also excelled itself, and has raised its contribution from $2,500'.& month 10 $5,000, or 3 total gh $6,000 iin the year. This means tax of three mills on the dollar. It is a noble 4 grant and places, Victoria well apn, 2a bi : Datirio. in i ia ahee $500 a moath. It las. decided to quad. ruple this for 161 will give $2,000 a rionth--a; splendid ins crease, The Fund's campaign has cer- tainly started with a bang! HIGH SCHOOL ENTERTAIN- MENT CHRISTMAS FAIR NIGHT On the evening of Christmas Fair Day, Dec. 20th, will hold its Annual Entertainment in the Town Hall. The prizes and diplomas won at the last midsum- mer examinations - and the cham- pionship medals won on Field Day! will be awarded after which a good Play abounding with amusing' in- aidents and situations will be given by a dumber of the students, Be sure to reserve the evening. Fuller R36 announcement later. ee free caught ina foils x which was so great as to actually blow the lines out of his hands, the. horse then ran away, lpset: the mail: wagon throwing Mr. Town | ith such torce against the side of ' the wagon as to break thrée of his | ribs and otherwise: injure Him. Some idea n¥ay be had of the. forti- tude of the afflicted one when it is indon by the: County Mz, Conifissioner, he devoted a mT in tal Hoe of Hive known that he righted the rig and |89°4 returned to Port. Perty' before he |. discovered he was so badly injured. Surgical aid was at: once - Secured and the sufferer made - as tomforts able as possiblé ander" the circum.' stances. Much sympathy is ex- ptessed for him in his misfortune. Hotmay Carer. --See My y Shartls toa new advertisement: enter prise and liberdlity We " int the reach of all to have a right' Merry Christmas fof be. lias opened out a vast assortment of just such cheer as tend to secure ~Metry Holiday tines. His ptices are just right, ? Silver Knives and Forks, Tea, De- sett or Table Spoons, at. lowest prices, of" standard firms, at]7) ROBERTSON'S. SEVERE AcCIDENT.--Our estim- able townsman, Mr, W. T. Andet- son, on: Wednesday of last week met: with a severe accident. ' During a wild wind storm a large fence was' blown down at the rear of Mr. Par- rish's store a portion of it striking bim on his right leg breaking the ankle. This is the second painful accident Mr.- Anderson has been called @pon to suffer within a year and be has the sympathy of all in his misfortunes. He will be missed for some time, more especially dur- ing this busy season at the exten-; sive Hardware Establishment of | Mr. Parrish where, for many years, he bas been engaged "and where his popularity as a salesman has so long stood the test, he being a general favorite withiall. ES. See what ROBERTSON has to offer the public in the way of gifts for presentations. . Substantial dis- counts given on presentation gifts. ' King Edward L: oO. L., Perry, Fhosipt of d hight xi taking such animals for "The sooner some of th canning factory; present. owners, said w sale f NE. TOA treased inter: bifes * A r and a Lod or horses for the West Spring opens tip, as the titae of the trae had p d, very largely, in that co "A parfienlarly fine display was Libits inf the class for Clydesdale st iia foaled previous tg January 1: were twenty gfilmals entered a played perfection'of caré'by. ng coats. Judging of this. class difficult' process: but finally the were made as follows : Marathou ited by T. H. Hassard, Markham is Scotia's Pride, by Smith and Richa Columbus: 2nd ; and On Guard, by S M. Pellatt, King, 3rd 3 * P. Christie, ester) charge of the Cl ih exhibi discharged the duties to perfection GRADE ig she Ereatest honor ow went to Jan wn Greenbank, this m yearling | was awar the ea Championsh ter taking" cham; -- inthe day. ie steer, hich welche Pounds; ives. first in bis cl thatipiafi st Toronto in the Ri present. Winter show he was first grades ¥earliog aud first in a i animal sired Rby an Al " wil, ¢ Mr. Leas! been an exhil atthe Gueigh § poe for "many Bas many first prizes to his' credit. Winfiets in thie other le cattle es Thisf were Judged her grade a were for:-- JAS. LEASK AND SONS AXSO0 W. PRIZES © gives eter, withiigreat confis; dence that "he wil be witht not forget to wish King' Edward lodge the greatest prosperity pos: sible. . It will be "remembered that] during Mr, Comer's. sojourn in Pot]. Perry he was engaged with Me. asia the young a of the valuéof such tions am Smallman and proved capable and i efficient at his calling. the High School]. by the advertisement in 'another column will be held at Columbuy ¢ isa "sufficient osradite be a success. Speaker§ ol will give 'pointers on feeding invaluable to the: farmi community. attendance. "i Po ree --, Port Parry CHRISTMAS: FAIR. -- We take pleasife in de oreing steer, Blue Cin 0, exhibited' by] eld; to Gunns, | ond:prive grade Jar heifer under , exhibited by. Joseph Saintfield; =o W. Darby, at $18 per cwi. . xT Shanes, 17th Dugdtans town talent a both services, bre will ba asstng service in the ting: (Fhe: 'pastor's subjects t i be +Selfsacrifioe the Source of Figédom yoo -- "Justification «Through: uh # fendi Sabbath School Con ie being' prepared for. Piday expensivi ot you w int to valuable & nsive, yot ¥o to ensure that Lo un should go to il we pe and see the splendid assor mi : he bas to offer yon in Jewelry, Wat Av Glades Brassware, French ang s, Silverware, China; "Carving Set--a Piece of Statuary--or, one of Silestwate we have faced | in beautiful Lined. B