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"of the village. Mr. Wilmot Swanick, who is attend- ing Toronto University spent the week end at his home here. Mr. Robt. Scott spent a day visiting around here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Walker and child spent Friday of last week at Jas, Walker's, Rev. Mr. Wallace, of Greenbank, was calling in this vicinity last week. We hear some fellows had to walk home about three o'clock in the morn- ing because they could not get their car started. The boys are preparing for the winter's skating. They have the house prepared and flooded the rink-- but it thawed. ---- Re a a EPSOM The praise and prayer service at Epsom was conducted last Sunday night by Mrs. Denny and Catharine. In spite of the bad weather quite a number were present. Our sympathy goes out to Mr. A Reynolds in the loss of his mother, The deceased lady came from Eng- land some 63 years ago and has spent her life since then in the Township of Reach. This make the fifth old old- time resident who has passed to the Great Beyond since the middle of July. Their ranks are getting de- 'pleted. Services will be resumed on Epsom circuit as usual next Sunday. - The postponed Sunday School elec-| tion will be held next Sunday morning at Bethesda. "There seems to be quite a mix-up of the Christmas Tree entertainments on the Epsom circuit this year; but it is expected a satisfactory solution will be reached during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Prentice will conduct a praise and prayer service next Sunday night, at Epsom, instead of Thursday. This is extremely mild: for De- cember. It is predicted by some that we shall' have an open winter and that a great deal of ploughing done before Christmas. Knowing nothing of such matters we are not assuming the prophet's role, would rather wait and see before making any prediction. Last Thursday night the "Peaches Quartette and others presented a splendid musical program to a Beth- esda audience which was much appre- ciated. MYRTLE Miss Clare Glass, of Port Perry, spent the week end with Miss Barbara Bright. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Honey spent the latter part of last week in Toronto. Miss Hazel Mole of Ashburn, visit- ed with her uncle Mr. E. Mole, over the week end. The rain, whic Saturday mornin the pavement very dangerous. Some of those who make weekly trips to Toronto with produce were obliged to froze as it fell on - turn back on getting a few miles from home. A truck in route from Ux- bridge to Oshawa with a load of po-} tatoes upset as it was about to make the turn to go down Calder's-sideroad .'a mile and a uarter south of the vil- lage. After being uprighted by an- other truck it was able to proceed on ita own power. Another sedan skidded in the ditch. about a half mile south Fortunately no one was hurt in either case. Then on Sun- day the mist was: so dense that there were several mishaps and cars were noticed being towed. behind cranes. Mrs, Dave Broom, of Solina, visited with friends here last week and at- tended the bazaar. Meet your old friend Santa Claus at the Sunday School Christmas Tree .on the evening of Thursday, December 19th. In the event of the roads being . too bad to come by reindeer sled he may arrive by aeroplane. It matters little how he arrives as long as he is there, 80 come and welcome him. Robert Duff and son arrived home with their horses from Guelph Fair on Friday, Pengally's transport from Brooklin doing the trucking. They were successful in cleaning up not _ only the usual prizes but champion ships and grand championships, as 'well, Converted into a number of booths, | sement of the church provided ~& splendid setting for fall bazaar : the Faithful Workers' class Tuesday of last week. ieraft, needlework, home cook- "tea rooms represented not ie industry of the teacher and made motoring on| - wind which prevented a crowd from attending he concert. Those who did brave the elements filt well repaid for their efforts. Rev. Mr, Honey occupied the chair and the audience showed their apreciation by the hearty applause to the numbers given by Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Fred Stephens, and Mis Fern Stephens, of Ashburn. The two quilts which were not sold at the conclusion of the concert are be- ing sold privately. > PRINCE ALBERT Our fourth Club meeting this year was held on December bth, with the President, Mrs. Ben. Smith, in charge. The first number was a violin trio by Messrs. V. P. Stouffer, A. Andrus and B. Snelgrove, accompanied on the piano by Miss M. Jeffrey. The Scugog quartette composed of W. Hood, G, Hood, Percy Jeffrey and B. Snelgrove, with Miss Jeffrey at the piano were the next entertainers, Miss Myrtle Bond gave a reading, Noah's Ark Mountaineers (Elva and Jack Hope, Fred and John Christie) gave reeley. tino. Harvey Dobson ene fe comic songs, Cecil Hooey/ played his guitar with Clarence Fielding as a partner, The Manchester people put on a play--"Aunt Bess's Beau". Those taking part were Miss Munro, Miss Masters, Mrs. J. Cooper, Mrs. Crosier, Joe Coper and Milton Butson. A little business was transacted and then all danced until 11 o'clock. This was the best Club meeting yet, ii a large attendance. Our motto; "The more the merrier". We again ask you to come out and enjoy your- selves. There are a good many people in and around this community of ours, who could and should come out and enjoy hemselves once in awhile, Re- member 'a change is as good as a rest". Maybe better! Next meeting on December 19th, which is amateur night. Come and bring a friend. o-oo HON EYDALE The regular meeting of the W. I was held at the home of Mrs. Fred Raines on Thursday evening of last week. The meeting opened with the Ode, followed by the Lords' Prayer in unison. gave a very interesting report on the convention held in Toronto recently. The roll call was answered with a Christmas gift exchange. -After the meeting was over the remainder of the evening was spent in progressive euchre. The ladies' prizes were won by Mrs. A. Williams and Miss K. Midgley. The gents' prizes were won by- Mr. W. Owen and Mr. L. Honey. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Prentice cele- brated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding on Monday, Dec. 9th, when a number of friends gathered at their home and presented them with a beautiful floor lamp and a basket of mums. Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. Edwards "were Mr. and Mrs. Ed, Newton and son of To- ronto, 'Mrs. Austin Brown, Caesarea, Miss Kate Brown 4nd] Mr. Jno. Brown of Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. A. Williams, Mr. and Mrs, Howsam and Mr, and Mrs, W. Symes, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gerrow, on Saturday evening. Miss Dorothy Williams is home after spending several weeks with her sister Mrs, Jno. Reader, of Scugog. We are very pleased to know that is able to be out again. SCUGOG The Trail Rangers will meet this Friday evening at the home of Mr, F. Crozier. It is hoped all the boys will be there. The second meeting of the Com- munity Club of the Head was held in spite of the cold and stormy evening of December 8rd at the home of Mr. 1 "and Mrs. C. Samells, with an attend- ance of 63. The meeting was opened with singing and prayer. After the business 'session there was a. sing- gong of old favorites. Mrs, Redman conducted the riddle contest which was won by the ladies. The discus- sion period took the form of an open After much discussion it was found that the affirmative had won by one point. A pleasing duet was sung by Irene Redman and Aleta Reader. Mrs, 8S. Rodman and Mr, Joe Lucas gave an instrumental with encore. The President, Mrs. 'A. Sweetman conduct- ed a picture contest, Miss Margaret Crozier and Mr, Anson Gerrow get. ting all ten correct. The: pléasant evening was concluded with lunch, A Christmas meeting is being planned +4 Mrs, Lawson Honey gave Mrs. Reader who has been very ill, |. "Hall, idebate, "resolved that a doctor is|- justified in causing a mercy death." [sat the hospital in Port, Perry. of which particulars will be an- nounced later, Lane-Fowler A quiet and very pretty wedding took place on Saturday afternoon, November 80th, at the Manse, Janet- ville, when Tressa Fowler, daughter of Mr, Thos. W. Fowler, of Burketon, and Mrs, Fowler, became the bride of Mr, George W. Lane, of Burketon, son of Mr, and Mrs. John A, Lane, Rev. W. H, V. Walker officiated. The bride who was given in marriage by coloured crepe with matching acces- sories and was attended by Miss Annie White wearing a brown satin ensemble. Mr. Robert Fowler, brother of the bride was best man. Following the ceremony a dainty lunch was served at "The Manse". The happy couple left, amid showers of confetti and good wishes, for Bowmanville and other points for a short honey- moon trip. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Lane will live in Blackstock. Scugog people wish for them joy and happiness 'and a long life together, George and Tressa spent many years on Scugog where they had many friends. Mr. and Mrs, R. Prentice, Everett and Edna, Mr, and Mrs, A. Prentice, Leona, Kay and Eddie, and Mr. Ross Prentice, with other relatives had a surprise party for Mr and R. Prentice at Port Perry on December 6th in honour of their 68rd wedding anniver- sary. Scugog friends wish Mr: and Mrs. Prentice many happy returns of the day. A number of the centre ladies met a the Centre Church one day last week and re-organized the groups of the W. A. There were several new ones added. ~We feel that all families should be represented. Miss Olive Schell, of Oshawa, visit- ed her parents a couple of days re- cently, Mrs. Pettitt and son Frank spent Sunday with Mr. and 'Mrs. G. Schell. 'Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lane were re- cent guests of Mr. A. Mark, The Girls' Institute was held at the home of Mrs. John Joblin with an at- tendance of eighteen. The Ode was sung followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. The roll 'call was answered by the "duties of a hostess", a recita- | tion was given by Joyce Tetlow, "Keep Smiling", followed by a paper on "Happy Home Life" by Mrs. Orr Jeffrey. A candy contest was held, the judges being Mrs. G. Sweetman and Mrs. Geo. Jackson, who had a sweet time for a few minutes deciding the winner, Miss Florence Carter, who received a very pretty picture "Moon- light on the Water". Dainty refresh- ments were served by the hostess and the different candies were included. A vote of thanks was given Mrs. Job- lin for her kindness and a new closing song was practised for the Institute, ending a very interesting meeting. SOLD STALLION TO. P. E. 1 GOVERNMENT Mr. Jos. E. Forder made a good sale recently when Mr. W. R. Shaw, De- puty Minister of Agriculture for Prince Edward Island, purchased his Clydesdale Stallion "Scottish Chief" (No. 26702) at a very satisfactory figure. The stallion has won numer- ous prizes, He-stood fifth in his class at the C.N.E. this year. ~~ UTICA Miss Laura McClintock, of Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. F. Hortop. A splendid crowd attended the play and dance in Memory Hall on Thurs- day evening under the auspices of the 'Blutbird Club, Mr. Blair, of Green- bank received the lucky number prize of a large three piece mirror, Prod] ceeds $65.00, The members wish to thank all those who attended, as only the interest of the community has made it possible for them to make the improvements that they have to the They will hold another dance on New Year's eve, December 81st, 1986. = The committee of the United Sun- day School are busy preparing the concert for the Christmas Tree which which will be held in Memory Hall, December 28rd. Sorry to report Rev, Jos, Denny is not improving any. Miss Muriel McKercher is #ssisting MANCHESTER Mr. Gordon McDirmid, of Oshawa, visited with friends here on Sunday, Mrs, Crowe, and Miss Farrow, of Toronto, spent a day last week, with Mrs. Grant Christie. Miss Amelia Holtby is visiting at Mt, Howard Dobson's. Mr. and Mrs. R. C, Moon, Dorothy her father wore a gown of winelll PHONE 76 - OLD that line! Hold that line! Yes, football season is With us again with its excited, yelling crowds, raccoon coats and joyous celebrations by supporters of the winning team. What a paradise for the, snap- shooter! He who goes-to the game without his camera is missing a golden opportunity. Pictures of the game, the crowds in the grandstands and informal shots of his classmates "and friends will furnish him many hours of pleasure year after year as . he-looks back through his snapshot album. There are countless opportunities for interesting; story-telling pictures at football games, All you have to do ~is use ® little imagination. When you are blocked in the traffic and remark tothe girl friend, "Gee, look at that line-up of cars and the crowd take a snapshot. Don"t-be satisfied with stepping out of the car and just snapping a straight line: of cars. Stand on the bumper and shoot down on the traffic and crowds, The Cawker Bros, are always 'Looking by furnishing them with the best of meat. experience has taught them to select the best live stock. And, you can always depend on their service, too, 2 'CAWKER BROS. Phone orders to 29 w, Port Perry. . ¥ Prompt Delivery : FREE Permanent Wave] Any person getting any work done at Mulligan's. Beauty Shoppe will receive a ticket; lucky ticket drawn will receive a Free Permanent Wave! Draw made December 21st, 1936. MULLIGAN'S BEAUTY SHOPPE Enlargements of long distance shots will often bring out the "gctlon" detall of a football play (left). A shot from the side lines (right). at the gate," don't'stop with that--|- heir long : PORT PERRY results will be much more 'pleasing than the ordinary, conventional view. - The period before the start of the game offers further opportunities for unusual snapshots. For instance, . take a picture from the top of the grandstand steps showing the crowds coming up the steps to their seats. A shutter speed of 1/60 of a second will stop"the motion of the people as - they walk directly toward your camera. : Stand on your seat and take a full view picture of the crowds in the grandstand and as you'do this you may see some of your friends seated nearby. Attract their attention and as they wave with a cheery, "Hey, Bill," you can snap another interest- ing, story-telling picture. Even a chance, "blind" shot over your shoul- der may bring unusual and pleasing regults. S See today that your camera is ready. for action, load it with flim and leave for the game determined to get the kind of pictures you will be proud to show your friends. JOHN VAN GUILDER Myr. and Mrs. W. F, roster, on Sun- day. Come to Manchester on Thursday evening, Dec. 12 and see. that splendid play "The Finger of Scorn". given by 'the Pickering Dramati¢ Club. Danc- ing to good music after the play. Miss Dolly Rees, Masters Robert and Richard McPhaden .and Victor of days last week. . The 'Manchester Auxilliary of the| W.M.8, met at the Home of Mrs. W. F. Walker on Wednesday afternoon, Nov, 27th, Although the attendance was small the officers for, the coming year were elected as follows: Presi- dent, Mrs. F. Johnson; 1st Vice- Pres., 'Miss A. Thompson; 2nd Vice Pres., |' Miss Hooper; Treasurer, Miss Rees; Rec. Sec, Mrs. E. Holtby; Pianist, Mrs. W. F. Walker; Associate mem- bers Sec., Mrs, Vernon; Stewnrdstip Bec., Miss Hooper; Strangers' Sec Miss Thompson; Finance Com, Misses 'Hooper, Rees and Thompson, 'A com= '| mittee was appointed to arrange for a social meeting the last w December. ~~ Mr. T. Druean, Seagrny purchase and removed the west shed from and Billie, of Raglan, were guests of Henderson were in Toronto a couple United Church here. ~~ Remember the Christmas Tree and concert on: Dee. 23rd. ---------- ED WP rm ee Public School Report Sr, IV--Mina Dobson 84%, Murray Wilson 80%, Keith Wilson 78%, Jean Luke 70%, June Mitchell 88%: Rose McMasters 60%. : Sr. I11--Marion Franklin 81, Wes- ley Johnson 78, Arthur Mitchell 11, Charlie Thorn 27, = _ Sr. III----Ruth Luke. ° Sr. 11--Madaline Thorne 81, Victor Henderson 78. : Jr. II-<Helen Franklin 4 Harley Johnson 76. Jr. I--Doreen Jolinson , Poter 'Sanson 84, Grant' Franklin 77. ' Primer -- Joyce McKee, Coulson Scott, Billie Stewart, Robert McPhad- toy Richard McPhadden, » i By having 0 our driver call todeliver your needs in Bread, Cakes, and Pastry Fresh and Well Made 2 Jemison & Huchinson, Bakers PHONE 93, _ ~ PORT PERRY ARE SAFEST * AND BEST. 'Phone your orders to. 238. We do the rest. PORT PERRY DAIRY = G. OWEN, Proprietor. Phone 238 io "OFFICE MOVED I have moved my Tosurance Office i my residence on Bigelow Street) where you will find us fully equipped : to look after your insurance need. Phone. 41, Ce PRC HAROLD Ww. "EMMERSON Port Perry Coal Yard | We can supply anything required in the line of fuel-- ANTHRACITE COAL --= "Famous Reading Anthracite", Every load the same good quality. Heat satisfaction is assured if you burn this "Better Hard Coal." Nut Stove and Pea sizes. ; WELSH COBBLES and WELSH. BLOWER COAL. SE | STEAM COAL for threshing : A carload of best Lump Coal just arrived. Price 900 ',. aton at our shed. COKE, HARDWOOD and SOFTWOOD. CEMENT--Fresh St. Mary's Cement always on hand, also. 5 HARDWALL PLASTER, TILE, a Let us know your needs. Your orders will 'receive prompt, and careful attention.' PORT PERRY COAL YARD 2 W. G. W. 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