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an Er TARA a A Sa a SA See la PERSONAL Peterborough Normal School, were at their homes for the week end. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Lewis and son and daughter; of Markham, were the Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Reesor. Misses Eleanor and Marion Cronk, of Peterborough Normal School were the guests of Miss Frances Christy for the week end. . Mr. Ivan Wallace, of Toronto, was visiting his parents over Sunday. Mr. Douglas Nasmith, of Oshawa, was at home for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. F. Harndan, of Col- borne, were the guests of Rev. R. T. and Mrs. Richards, over the week end. Miss Jean Cawker and girl friend, of Toronto, were weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cawker. We note with pleasure that year after year Mr. Herb. Collacutt is chosen to act as judge of hackney horses at the Royal Winter Fair. He is an expert in this line. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rose spent the week end with their son in Hamilton. Mr. Jack Gauld, of Toronto, spent the week end with his sister Mrs. C. C. Jeffrey. Mrs. Gauld, Sr., has returned to Port Perry, after spending the sum- mer vigiting with friends. TENDERS for caretaking of Port Perry Rink will be received by the undersigned up to Saturday, Dec. 6, at 9 pmy Armstrong McFarlane, Sec'y. Miss M. Parish, and Miss M. Real, left on Wednesday, for Taronto, where they will spend the winter. Their home will be occupied in their absence by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Brock. Mrs. C. H. Kellett was called to Chicago early last week on account of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. S. W. Coles. Before Mrs. Kel- lett could reach her destination Mrs. Coles died, and the funeral took place last Saturday. Deceased was the sister of Mr. Henry Parsons. We ex- tend our sympathy to the bereaved relatives. DIED In Reach Township, lot 16, con. 1, on Wednesday, December 3rd, 1920, Thomas Harris, in his 81st year, fa WILL ADDRESS THE MEN'S CLUB Rev. Mr. Whittaker, of Blacks!ock, will address the Men's Club of the Port Perry United Church, on Tues- day, December 9th, at 8 pm.. His subject will be "Pictures of the Arctic." ERROR IN SCHOOL REPORT In the report of the Senior Fourth results of the Public School in our last week's issue, Elma Reesor was reported as getting 74.49%, it should have read 77.4%. CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT The United Church Sunday School at Port Perry will hold its Christmas Entertainment, Tuesday, Dee. 23rd. SN The Scugog Chapter, .LO.D.E. are making a special appeal to the citi- zens at this time for aid in filling baskets with Christmas cheer for needy children. Money, toys or books in good condition, nuts, candy or dolls, will be very acceptable. The 1.O.D.E. rooms will be open on the afternoon of December 11th, from three to five to receive the articles, or they may be left at Mr. Morrison's drug store. NN EEN PORT PERRY UNITED CHURCH December 7th, 30-- 11 a.m.--Mr. Gordon Lapp, Secre- tary of Boys' Work, will speak. 2.30 p.m.--Sabbath School. 3.30 p.m.--Mass Meeting for boys and leaders. 7 p.m.--Worship Service. Prince Albert 145 p.m.--Sabbath School 8 p.m.--Worship Service. aS _ COMING--Dr. F. E. Luke, Optom- etrist, may be consulted about your eyes for glasses at Lawrence's drug store, Port Perry, Thursday, December 18th. NOTICE All parties owing the undersigned are requested to have their accounts settled on or before December 31st, 1930. JAS. D. McMASTER, V. S. Veterinary Surgeon, Port Perry. Dec. 18. ENN PORT PERRY UNITED CHURCH ' SUNDAY SCHOOL. The annual Christmas Tree will be held on Tuesda "23rd of December, A VERY INTERESTING LECTURE The Y. P. 8. of the United Church heid a most interesting meeting last Friday evening. Rev. E. C. Hunter gave the major part of the program. Before his lecture was given devotion- al exercises were conducted by the President Mr. Gemmell and musical selections were given by Miss Downer, Jack Beare and Robt. Cawker. Lectures are not usually popular; but Rev. E. Crossley Hunter broke the spell when he gave his address on "The Passion Play, of Oberam- mergau." In the first place Mr. Hunter was at home, He started. his ministry and married life at Epsom and as he put it "any place within ten miles of Epsom is home." Here he was among friends who for years had watched his course with pride. Then the subject is one that has held the "interest of the public for three hundred years--a growing in- terest, until this year nearly half a million people saw the wonderful play at Oberammergau. Still another and most notable feature of the lecture was Mr. Hunter's description of the characters 'and the play. For the time these people lived before our eyes. We saw their tiny village nestled in among the mountains--a community with one purpose--a community without a jail but with an ideal that is rare and beautiful. Step by step Mr. Hunter led his audience to see the beginnings of the great play when the black plague wrung from the villagers a vow to perform this drama once every ten years if their village was spared. The plague passed, and for 300 years the vow has been kept with but two éxceptions--one during the France- Prussion war and once during the Great War of 1914-1918. In the lat- ter case the event was simply post- poned for two years. Competent critics claim that the artistic ability of the main actors is the most wonderful the world has produced. Alton Lang (who took the part of Christ) played that part for thirty A young village girl, whose name we have forgotten, played the part of Mary Magdalene. Both these were offered almost fabulous sums to go into the "movies" in America. They both refused. Their art' is not for sale. Yet Alton Lang only $3.87 for the whole scason's performance, and he refused a million dollar contract. "Mary Magdalene" is a young girl who sells postage stamps in the village. She earns but four or five dollars a week, but refused an offer of a thousand dollars for each evening's perform- ance, years, characters received The idea of the boys and girls of Oberammergau is to take a part in the great play some day. They study | the play and the part; they render themselves fit to do the tremendous tack that is required of them. There is no camouflage about the "Christ" is scourged, he wears the crown of thorns, is smitten by the soldiers, bears the cross on its weary journey, and finally hangs up- on that cross, to be taken down utterly exhausted" and prepared for the tomb. acting. The theatre where this drama is given seats about 5,000 people. The part where the audience is seated is roofed; but the stage is open to th sky. But the play goes on, no mat- ter what the weather. On one occas- sion there was a terrific thunderstorm during the crucifixion scene, which added greatly to the effect of the ter- rible tragedy. The thought that is left with those who hear Mr. Hunter is that in one place in this world at least, there is no rush for money or for modern pleasures, These people live for their ideal, and perform the vow that is renewed each ten years. They are preserving an ideal for humanity. -- BORN JACKSON -- On Armistice Day, November 11th, 1930, at Evansville, Indiana, to Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Jack- son, a son-- (Jack Worth.) Congrat- ulations. ' TR ---- CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION Sunday, December 7th-- 11 a.m.--Holy Cémmunion 3 p.m.--Sunday School. Friday, 7.45 p.m.--Weeknight service THE PORT You Need a Planing Mill? WHY! When you ask us for a special sized sash, a short piece of base-board, or an odd design of casing, in order to complete the alteration job you are doing and get the material made to match the trim you now have. We have the machinery to make it for you--and--we do not charge two prices for this work. Our prices on all materials are at par with all other lumber companies and our policy is no de- ception; accurate and satisfactory service. Sam. N. Griffen Lumber Co. Phone 240 Day or Night Port Perry MCcKEE & SON Q "GOING OUT OF BUSINE! SON Q WILLARD'S STORE NEWS CHOICE GROCERIES. Any time is the right time to shop at Willard's, and just now is a GOOD TIME to make your choice from our ex- tensive stock of good fresh fruits. If you are looking for the utmost in food value and general satisfaction. call on us. MINCE MEAT--If you have not made your own yet, don't bother. Try Crosse & Blackwell's, most tasty and " home-made like. " MEDIUM COOKING SYRUP, in bbl, .......... per 1b 10c. McLAREN'S PEANUT BUTTER, in bulk. ......... Ib 20c. 11b. Tin Baking Powder & Bottle Vanilla 29¢ PREPARED ALMOND ICING, Nasmith's or Bowes' tin 256¢ ROLLED OATS, fresh ................. ..6 Ibs for 25¢ LARD, Rose Brand ................. SO per 1b 23c. WHITE BEANS ............. anita ay ..6 Ibs for 25¢. PRUNES, Jarge size .........c0 iuivvcins 2 Ibs for 25c¢. Large Assortment Choice Christmas Candy CL eerie ved DRY GOODS ; Bird's Factory Yarn in Red, Blue, Heather, Grey, Mottled and Black, $1.26 and $1.15 per 1b. Clearing of Men's and Children's Underwear WILLARD & CO., PHONE 46 r 2 Port Perry Stock Liquidators appointed by J. McKEE, ESQ., to dispose of entire stock of Boots, Shoes Rubbers, Men's and Women's Work Goods and Furnishings Regardless of loss involved! Everything will go now This is a case where necessity permits no limit of sacri- fice. McKee and Son are determined to close ou their forgotten--Stock Li have complete authority to sacrifice entire stock. the circular mailed to your home. . of the astonishing values you SALE STARTS ON FRIDAY AT 9 AM. will find here. It contains only a few 5Y:. Regular up to $5.00. Sacrificed at Grocery Department will continue $1.98 Ministerial Conference United Church ministers of Lindsay and Oshawa Presbyteries met in confer- ence in Port Perry United Church, with Prof. Watts, of Queen's University, lead- ing. The morning topic of discussion might be summar- ized in one sentence by Prof. Watts-- 'People should learn to go to church to worship." In the afternoon the dis- cussion centred about the problem of the rural church. The conference was most profitable, and it is intended to hold another such gather- ing next May. There is great rieed for a study of rural church prob- lems, which can only be met by some measure of consoli- dation. This in turn means education over a period of years. But it must be started. ; 21st, 1930, Martha Reynolds, widow of the late Joseph Britton. MRS JOSEPH BRITTON Died at Port Perry, on Friday, Nov. BUY Mrs. Britton, whose maiden name was Martha Reynolds, was the daughter of the late Robert Reynolds, of Cartwright, and was born in Cart- wright 82 years ago. She lived at home until her marriage in 1878 to Mr. Jos. Britton, who predeceased her some three years ago. Mrs. Britton was a kindly, home- loving woman, who made many friends. Her quiet love of fun, and her ready sympathy put folk at ease and gained friendships that lasted through life. Mrs. Britto is survived by three daughters--Mrs. T. J. Mason, Dalton, Sask.; Mrs. W. B. Pollard, Bowman- ville; Mrs. Gordon Bruce, Port Perry. a a TOWN COUNCIL At the regular meeting of the Town Council, a deputation consisting of Mr. W. H. Harris, and Mr. H. G. Hutcheson, requested that steps be taken to see what could be done to participate in the unemployment fund of the Provincial Government. On motion of Messrs. J. E. Jackson, and N. Ewers, the Clerk was instruct- ed to make the necessary inquiries. The town hall has been rented to Mr. Merrick for two nights a week for use of the picture show. The rent to be $5.00 per night. A letter was received from County Crown Attorney J. A. McGibbon, in praise of Chief Constable Nesbitt, re- garding recent arrests. The letter ~ GREER & H BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, Eto. 0 MONEY TO LOAN | Office--MecCaw Block, Port Perry. appears elsewhere in this paper. LAW OFFICE UMPHREYS © and AVOID the RUSH Also at this time you have the choice selections Come and look over our stock of very fine Gifts Do not-forget our Optical and Watch Repair Department at your service. NOW l1..R. BENTLEY JEWELLER ------ December will soon be here with its low temperatures and howling winds, so don't be caught without a good supply of coal on hand. We sell the D. L. & W. Scranton Coal, which is the standard anthra- cite of America. High in heat units, high fusing points, which means less clinkers, and low in ash and moisture. All sizes kept in stock. Also Alberta Coal and Coke. " We have just received a carload of lumber * it over quickly we are offering it at a very low price. to build an implement shed, or a poultry house, the Em prices as we have them right now. hs OR TRUCK. E ; es OPTOMETRIST and in order 0 tum there is no need of Men's Pants ...... $1.39. Men's All Wool Heavy Sox COAL COKE ABLACK BUSINESS HANDLED ~ WHITE 20001Bs-I TON OISTRIBUTORS OF SCRANTON COAL SPE TVOTIR YD) W.G.W PYATT W. G, W. PYATT STRAYED--from the premises of the undersigned, 1 yearling red heifer. Aynone knowing - whereabouts of this animal please advise R. Burn- ham, Bell Phone 112 r 11, R. R. 8 Port Perry. AE dE School News Where are the cars, the dear old cars? That filled the air with noise, Then waited on the campus, grounds For all the girls and boys! * * * The snow fall is a great boon to all thirsty pupils when the water taps are dry. * * . A pail of water was thoughtfully placed by the bulletin boards, in case the results posted there should cause any one to faint. * * » |* The first snow covers the ground and we realize with a start that Christmas is only about three weeks We turn from examination Port Perry Dominion Store Many people visited our store and admitted that they saved money on their merchandise by buying here. the line up and you will have no regrets. SPECIALS FOR WEEK END Men's Heavy Work Shirts, double yoke Men's Wool Ribbed Underwear ........ ....garment $1.10 Great Special in Men's Overcoats, regular $25.00 for $17.95 We have a good supply of Ladies', Gents' and Children's Clothing, Sweaters, Underwear, Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and all kinds of smallware, at remarkably low prices. SPECIAL--Ladies' Goloshes Good supply of Men's, Ladies' and Children's Boots. Shoes, and Goloshes, to clear at remarkable prices. ALIX. GILBOORD, Proprietor Follow: vevais's so ONY R90. Men's Overalls. .......99¢c. ++....3 pairs for 95c. pair $2.29 WOOD TILE Always a full supply on hand of all required sizes of Coal, Coke, cte. ANTHRACITE. We sell and recom- mend Famous Reading Anthracite Coal. Mined by the world's largest Anthracite producing organization-- a uniformly clean and well prepared fuel. COKE--Hamilton by-product coke, in large nut and range sizes. ALBERTA COAL--Size and grade recommended by the Government for Ontario Use. : Cannel Coal, Steam Coal, Hardwood Slabs, Hardwood, Soft Slabs, Cement, Lime, Tile, etc. - , Phone your order to-day. THE PORT PERRY COAL YARD Phones: Office 94; Residence 238 DANCE--Keep Wednesday evening December 31st open. The I1.0.D.E. are issuing invitations to a New Year's Eve Dance. ACTON-SHORT A very pretty wedding was solemn- ized at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Jos. Short, of Zion, on Wednesday, Nov. 12th, when their eldest daughter Ruby Mae, became the bride of Mr. Gordon Stewart Acton, of Toronto, youngest son of Mr, and Mrs. Edward Acton, of Cresswell. Rev. B. Green officiated, and Miss Myrtle Gorrill, cousin of the bride, played Lohen- grin's Wedding March. The house was prettily decorated in pink and white and evergreens. The bride was 'becomingly dressed in a beautiful gown of pink georgette and lace prin- cess style, her veil to match, arranged in cap effect with orange blossoms, pink satin shoes and stockings and carried an arm bouquet of butterfly roses and fern. She was attended by her sister Miss Pearl Short, Guelph, wearing large picture hat, shoes and stockings to match, and carrying pink | carnations and fern, - The groom was supported Mr. Harry Norley, of Toronto. °° Immediately after the ceremony a dainty buffet lunch was served to some hundred guests. . The groom's gift to a m the bride was iful white gold wrist watch o © oO