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§ » An am 'reminded 191 the 5 ne words: "His name shall be 3 called Jesus, for it is He that shall "save His people from their sins." It is sin which spoils our lives. and mars God's wonderful world. But the 'Saviour has come, it is His Birthday we keep. 'Let us thank God for this and spend our lives in loving service to Him and our fellow men. _T. A. NIND. THE FUTURE OF CHRISTMAS 1s there any er of the glad' and|. beautiful Chrisfmas season suffering > Ln 2 cg B® a 'gles? 3 again triumph by. transforming 'the an i : out of danger and fmprovin x way for the first time this se: ir; § a "reversion to type?" Originally . a pagan festival, adopt. "ed, purified, transfigured and renamed by the Christian' Church,' Christmas = (or: "the Christ-Mass") came to be recognized | as the occasion commemo- | rating the advent of Ore whose life] and: teachings impressed the lesson "that selfishness is a great destructive : force, and that true blessing is found in giving rather than receiving. SHE Shall we of to-day exploit the sea- son, and pervert it to selfish' ends, or permit its festivé character to be de- graded to a. semblance" of pagan or- Or "will the Spirit of Christ present age? i HAROLD i% BELL, Blackstock | TTR ei sian - . : 2 - - THE DAY OF HOPE of Christmas is one of hope.' The age into which our Lord was born had its full share of melancholy and despair. 'Even expectant hearts at times trem- dled. but devout souls clung to that "hope which springs eternal in 'the 'human: breast." These desiring and . g| probably. {in 'cradles, : B and Liv- Dickens, Bright, rowning -| oyster supper last Thursday evening, [in a to ideation in a Bue The darkest days in Europe were "between Trafalgar and Waterloo; but in those days, through | the world knew it not, hope lay again : in one. year here. oud born Gladstone, 'Tennyson, yw Holmes, . Darwin, Lincoln, Chopin, -Mendellsohn, Samuel 'Morley, E, B. Browning and soon after Thackeray, ingstone. 2 Then, as to-day, while rulers per- verted their power and cast the blight of war on the earth, God was purify- ing the stream of life at its source and giving it a fresh sary in these illustrious babes. Ever He calls to us to hétome as little children-- "babes in Christ", teachable, loving, kind, expectant, with the wonder born of faith. - My wish for you all is that you may 'share in the great Christian hope of a "better day through better men; | 'Christ-filled and posstssed of that good-will -which is the only secure foundation of a just and lasting peace. * Yours faithfully, fre W. J. H. SMYTH, ee pin THE BEAUTY OF CHRISTMAS As Christmas Season comes again, and we are turned in thought to its 'beauty and, significance, we must in- deed rejoice that it has the power to "turn our. hearts towards its great and beautiful message--God's 'ap- proach to man, It may, indeed, be the same old story--for some of us--but a delight- ful interest, akin to thrill, attends it for most of us," Tet us hope this will ever recur, and never completely leave us, as the swift seasons pass. May it give each of us in some rich é :| measure the great true thought as LE: "Among "other things, 'the message ~written, "The Word was made Flesh and dwelt among us"--"Unto us a Child is born; unto us a Son is given" To sll our members, and friends of St. John's 'Church, we wish a very Happy Christmas and a Glad New Year, / D. A, FERGUSON. racking fe folk: kept alive the great Hope "MYRTLE Mr. John Grant was on a bustaers "trip to Toronto last week. Pleased to report that Mrs. "John Gruer who has been : confined to the Oshawa General Hospital for some time was able to return here last week and she is making her home at Mrs. Frank Briggs for the winter. ° = "Miss Viva Briggs who has been at North Bay since 'September has re- turned to her home here. The Faithful 'Workers' Class held a special business meeting at the home of Mrs. Alvin Armstrong on Tuesddy night. i 3 __Mr. Walter Nesbitt of Brooklin was "through here last week with his grinding outfit, A number of farmers had their winter's supply of chopping done, which- saved them hauling out their grain at this season of the: 'year when the roads are not always to be depended on. + 'Road. drags. were. busy the end of y the 'week filling up the ruts on the ninth, while the weather was mild. Tt is raher unusual to be able to do this so late in the season. Since coming from the Guelph Fair Duff. and Son have had a very sick horse which. contracted a a 'cold in the stables there and later d veloped into _ influenza, 'Dr. G. C. ence, of Lindsay, has been in ate ance. At . time of writing the stee reported Saturday. The heavy snow fa © Sunday made sleighing ideal © Hoisy honk of the. 'motor is mow in- ~ termingled with the merry jingle of the sleigh' bells, ~ Bei it te convenient for the ng service 'here every | nt at seven elock and reports of the year's work will be given. i op Mrs. W. J. Cook, Myzrtle Station, kindly opened her home for the an: nual meeting of the W. A. on Tues- day afternoon of last week when an unusually large attendance was. pre- sent which showed the active interest taken in this Society. Reports from 'the Treasurer, Mrs, Jas. 'Cooper, showed that financially 'the Associa- tion is in splendid shape. Voting for officers by ballot was taken with Mrs, J. A. Carmichael and a former presi- dent Mrs. C, Pilkie, acted as. seruti- neers. By a unanimous vote, the last year's president, Mrs, Downey, was re-elected for 'a 'second term, The other officers being much the same as last year. At the close of the meeting the hostess was tendered a vote of thanks for her hospitality. The scribe takes this opportunity of extending to th Editor and staff of the Star, and fellow scribes and read- ers of this budget, best wishes for a Merry Christmag and .a glad and prosperous New Year, and to those who have travelled, been sick, got married, ete, thus glving something to write about, I extend my thanks, * Friends were pleased to see that Mr. 'Harry Lane is sufficiently re: covered from his recent iliness that he was able _to attend Sunday School and Church on Sunday. Mr. Lou Vernon, who drives one of [the Brooklin: Bakery trucks, had a narrow escape on. "Monday | morning whén he was backing his truck out ot Pngally's" garage, Brooklin, 'another truck that was being taken out, start- ed to backfire, the sparks set the floor surrounding it in a blaze burning the cab of the truck and badly damaging 'Pengally's ~transport truck. 'The fire brigade was soon on the scene and after quite a fight, the fire was ex- : tinguished. ---------- a "Myrtle Station Service in United Church next Siin- day will be at 7 pm. Sunday School at 1.45. Everybody welcome, Service last Sunday was in charge Rev. W, B. Haney, wie) * | ZAccording to the revelation of the )| and Flower Com, Mrs, mystery, which was kept secret since the world 'began, but now is made manifest." Mr. D. G, Ross, of Brooklin, ol his nephew, Mr. T. Ross, called on some of their Myrtle Station friends - on Wednesday. : Mr. John Varcoe of "Toronto, 'is 'visiting at the home of his hrother-ln- law Mr. Will Martin, Mr. and Mrs, Murray Payne, of To- ronto, were Sunday guests of Mrs, Long, and the Harrisons. Mr, and Mrs. Elwood Masters and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Lane, enjoyed an in Solina, where Mr, Frank Mason, of Oshawa, entertained about twenty friends, In. games which followed, Mr. E. Masters won first prize for gents and Mrs. Chas, Blanchard won first prize for ladies. Myr, Will Martin, Miss Mary Martin, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Harrison, attend- ed the Milk Producers' Association Banquet in Oshawa on Thursday. The Faithful Workers' Clasg held a business meeting at te Pome of Mrs, -Alvin Armstrong last week, - Mrs. D. Duchemin is spending a couple of weeks in Toronto. A pleasing event took place on Sat- urday evening at the home of Mr, and Mrs, L. Magee and Mrs. W. Magee, |B when thé latter's son-in-law and daughter Mr, and Mrs, J, Groat, of |§ Oshawa, celebrated the occasion of = brother, Mr. Gordon Magee, gave a|& toast to the bride and groom, and the | 8 sisters-in-law poured-tea. There were | twenty-five people present, all of the | their silver wedding anniversary, family. The happy couple were pre- sented 'with a handsome linen table- |= cloth and a silver basket with twenty- five roses in it. Congratulations to the honoured couple. The annual meeting of the W. A. was. held at the home of Mrs. W. J. Cook 'last Wednesday afternoon with ii a: full attendance; Mrs. R, Thompson gav the secretary's report and Mrs.1 J. Cooper the treasurer's report which showed the society in good financial condition. Mrs. "Beadle, of Ash- burn gave a piano 3016. Mrs. Honey took charge of the election of officers which resulted as follows: President, Mrs. O. H. Downey, Vice-President, Mrs. E. Cross; Secretary, Mrs. Roy Thompson, Mrs. Hudgins, assistant; Treasurer, Mrs. J. Coopery Pianists, Mrs. Honey and Mrs. Lue ng, Mus. Hudgins, Mrs ZF. Harrison; Parson- . 5, J. Cooper and Mrs. Chisholm; Predg See., Mrs. C. Harri- son; Refreshmen m,, Mrs. Luery and Mrs. E. Cross; Program Com, Mrs. Duchemin and Mrs. L. Mitchell. A dainty lunch was served. i Mr. Fred Moore, who is on the sick list, is spending a week with his mother, near Seagrave, Mr. Jesse Pike,, of Toronto, is re- newing old acquaintances in this vicinity, =. Mr. David Harnden, of Port Perry, has returned to give. a hand to the hard working farmers here. Sunday School Christmas Tree on December 19th. ; The annual meeting of the -W.M.,S. will be held at the home of Mrs. D. Luery at 2,30 p.m, on Friday, Dec. 20, Mrs, James Harding ond attended the ; Visiting | # meeting of the Women's Association. Sorry to report several on the sick list, Mrs, L. Scott and R. Prentice are under the doctor's care.* We wish them a speedy recovery. There was a splendid atendance at Sunday School on Sunday morning in spite of the stormy weather--101. The children are very busy getting ready for their Christmas tree which will be held on Friday night, Dec, 20. Santa Claus has" promised to be present. Sunday evening Rev. Mr, Flindall preached along the line of missions taking as his text "Other sheep have I which are not of this fold, these must I bring, there shall be one shepherd and one fold." He recalled the talks which we had been priviledged to listen to from two missionaries dur- iny the year, one in the spring from Rev. Geo, Williams a former mission- ary to Formosa and recently Rev. Mr. Schnell of the Home Missions in Saskatchewan, The Christmas meeting of the Wo- men's Association: met at the home of Mrs, James Harding on Wednesday afternoon with a total attendance of 38 and total proceeds of $13.31. After -the--regular --devotional period con -- vided by group No. 5 under the leads ership of Mrs. Harding--piano solo by Miss Helen Mellow; of Port Perry; vocal solo, "The Holy City" by Mus. (Rev.) Kennedy, Sonya; reading of three poems, "My Creed", "It's Easy to sit in the Sunlight" and "The Bridge Builder" by Mrs. Eagleson; vocal duet by Misses Jean Harding and Fern Moon, Jean accompanied on the guitar and a reading by Miss E. Graham. After the close of the meet- ing Rev. Mr, Flindall came forward and "unloaded the Christmas Tree which was laden with many articles donated by kind friends, including home-made candy, home-made baking, handkerchiefs, aprons, dishes and numerous other articles, These were offered for sale and brought the nice]. sum of $6.87. Great credit is due to Mrs. L. Scott as being the sponsor of this part of the program. Mrs. Scott is not able to get around on her feet like the rest of us but her brain is very active in thinking up ways and means of making our association a success. We appreciate Mrs, Scott's efforts. The next meeting will be held in January at the parsonage with the election of officers as the main item of business. The Young People's So- ciety had a very enjoyable social time -- the evening was spent in games and contests thoroughly _ enjoyed by all There will be no meeting this week on account of Christmas Tree practice. Mrs. Bell; President, Mrs. G. Ja 1st Vice-President, Mrs. H: Bu 2nd Vice-President, Mrs. Ged, Davi Ree.- See'y, Mrs. Christy; Cor.-Sec'y, Mrs, C. C. Jeffrey; Treasurer, Mrs, A. Orchard; Pianist, Mrs. C, C. Jeffréy, a an LOST Beagle, black and white, 15 inches, double-jointéd forelegs -- "Sport East of Greenbank. Finder notify V. Wilson, 6599 Burton Road, Oshawa. SSR, UNITED CHURCH W. M. 8, On, Wednesday, December 11th, the United Church W,M.S. met in the S. S. room, Mrs. Jackson presiding. As it was the last meeting of the ee Fo REAR rer, sec y various de- partments, including the Mission Wark of Merey carvied on by Voluntary Contributions Band. The members were pleased to y learn that the ten per cent, increase I'he ho and bans of Mio vv ho are ¢ ir - dependent on their dally earnings suffer in moneys Whie h Was one of their ob a fener reverse when sickness comes: Jectives, had been realized. There is one disease more dreaded than any other. It is consumption. in addition to the physical suffering this brings, earning power stops and savings may be swept away. Mr. Smyth took charge of the meeting while the election of officers wolf, LS fr fresh air and happ ! for 1936 was held. "All the newly avi rishin ng are peat Cel \ throwing off this disease. but this is Her Seated officers were Jen called to the beyond "wie reac Ba may. you. A { reason, or over Hrky 3 ron 9 dake Dart in an inspiring National Haoitarivin Association has ; AS ceremony of installation conducted byl maintained the hospitals at Weston ' N and Muskoka for adults For tuberculous fr, Smyth. children, there is the Qi pres Mary Hospital. At all three, health 8 After this Mrs, Dix took charge of [| happiness is beidy Lhd hek to thon handicap 's lack of funds- the program, "Silent Night, Holy A Mero hii re fron wi hom the white n Intenancoe is receiveda us Night vas rendered very beautifully cont oo Theres. could never have been by the Missionary Quartette and Mys.]| carried "on without public support. _'This year, a falling olf In hospital incom: from ~proviveial and municipal grants, and a decrcase in voluntary contri: butions, have increased tho problem m_of maintaining the three hospitals. Will ou send your gift to the National College Dix read a Christmas poeni by Amos R. Wells--"If I Had Known". "Officers for the coming year are-- ducted by our president Mrs, Shunk, + +h m. 1 3 ate parsonage on ruesday evening. After the usual devotional exercises a very interesting program was pro- ' everybody. COMEDY--Charlie Chase in te 300; Bring your holiday bags, To the members of the Port Perry Star staff, fellow correspandents, and readers, A very Happy Christmas. se Miss E. Graham spent the week end - in Toronto. Messrs, C. W. Clarke and L. Scott were visitors to Peterboro on Satur- day. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ewen returned to their home on Sunday after having. spent the past week at Litle Britain, We extend jour sincer@ sympathy to Mrs. Ewen! in the loss of her mother Mrs, A. Dillman, of Little Britain. Funeral was held from her late resi- : dence on Thursday afternoon. In- terment was made in the Christian Church cemetery, Little Britain, Miss Alma Clements visited with friends at Brechin recently. Mrs, Chas, Wilson and f y, of Prospect, is visiting her pare Mr, 'and Mrs, 'Geo. Clements, Mrs. Fred Grose and Mr. Blgin. Frise of Toronto spent Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. W. Frise, ! Miss Norma Moon spent a few days | 1ast week in Toronto. = Mrs. M. Prentice, Mrs. (Rev.) Rens nedy, Mrs: George McMillan, Mrs. Maneely and son Bobbie, of Mrs. H, Barclay, Greenbank, and Miss Helen Mellow. of arom ot to Somat SEAGRAVE | FREE! JOIN THE FUN! your friends. and our Treat." For the convenience of our customers the store will remain open until 9.00 p.m. every shop- ping day until Christmas. to come in and see our stock --something for *H. Durkin, Manager Nesta TT ----------E------ SO Peete reat et tieoreeierteteroteeinseseeioiintestiesessrioreesesnts 3333288383828 828808820888888888 Strand Theatre, Uxbridge THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY (this week) JEAN RARKER & LIONEL ATWELL in "SEQUIVA?" Romance, Love, Adventure--popular book and picture. and CARTOON. Free Shows to Children, Saturday, Dee. 21 | Under auspices of Uxbridge Board of Trade. 3.00 to 4.30; 4.30 to 6.00. MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23, 24 and 25, : * CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY BILL "MAE WEST & PAUL CAVANAUGH in: § "Going to Town," of Uxbridge FREE: BASKETS OF GROCERIES BY LUCKY NUMBER DRAW, TUESDAY NIGHT, DEC. 24th--Christmas Eve. SEVERAL LARGE BASKETS OF GROCERIES BY LUCKY NUMBER: DRAW CHRISTMAS EVE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24th at 8 P.M. COME EARLY! 15¢. (tax included) MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30-31, JAN. 1 NEW YEAR'S BILL Shirley Temple in "Our Little Girl." SPECIAL SHOPPERS' MATINEE--Tuesday, Dec. 24th, also Dec. 31, Admission 20c¢. and 10c., 4 p.m. sharp. Pell FREE! To all children only, a KERR'S CHOCOLATE BAR, of Toronto, to all children attending : any night the show of Shirley Temple, in "Our Lit Girl § presided over by Miss N. Urquhart, OC \ PORT PERRY 5c. to $1 00 STORE WISHES YoU A Merry Christmas, and A Happy New Year JN OL 0) i i ] [33 [23 We invite you "ANOTHER WILD IDEA" Shows at 1.30 recs seoss ADMISSION 258, and + 1 Pe PP0000000000000000000000004 1000000000004 $2300 0000000000000 0000000 0200000 000 ORANGES--2 doz. for 8be¢., GRAPEFRUIT--b for 26c. PEARS. and APPLES. ruso, 'Prop. Christmas is Coming--Soon ! NOW is the time to make your selection of Christmas Fruits and Vegetables, including: also 26¢., 30¢., 40¢., 60¢. dozen NUTS, shelled or whole, VEGETALBES-- Spinach, carrots, i cauliflower, lettuce, celery, radishes, mushrooms, ete. VERE We make up SPECIAL CHRISTMAS BASKETS. The Modern Fruit and' hol Es anle Market ~~ GRAPES--2 Ibs. for 25. BANANAS, 30c. doz. - 11) DO OO tarhiitm--Assoelation--32: Hon: Presidents, Mrs. Geo. Rose and Street, Toronto. F. W. BROCK & SON RED.& WHITE STORE Our store will be open Thursday, Friday and Monday even- ings until 9 p.m.; Saturday and Tuesday evenings until 11.30 o'clock. CHRISTMAS GROCERIES FRUIT, CANDY and NUTS HEAD LETTUCE and CELERY .............. 2 for 15¢c. J Hot House TOMATOES, 1b 25¢. CRANBERRIES, 1b 30c. = NAVEL ORANGES--Fine looking with lots of juice-- Per dozen 29¢., 39c¢., 49¢., 55¢., 69c. GRAPEFRUIT--Seedless ..,.. Each 5c. BANANAS, JAPANESE ORANGES, LEMONS, ONIONS | CARROTS, CABBAGE, - TURNIPS. MIXED CANDY--2 Ibs. for 25c.:, 15c., 19c¢. and 25c¢. Ib. MIXED NUTS, 20c. Ib. PEANUTS, 1b 10c. TOYS - gn TOYS ..10¢., 25¢., 50c., 75¢.. 10c., 15¢., 20c., 25c., 50¢c. . DOLLS GAMES . LI IE I RE SS I ST SE | 3 LE EE NE NE I Lees ee Laing Gift Suggestions SILK HOSIERY "Per pair 59c., 69c., 75¢., to $1.35 BOXED HANDKERCHIEFS «ot 25c., 29c., 39¢., 49c., Tbe. TOWEL SETS 49c., 65¢., 89c., 98c. Blankets - fancy check - Flannelette Wearbest Quality, size 70 x 84. Colors Blue, Pink, Gold, LR EE RE EE IIE BE AT ER : SPECIAL--Per pair $2.19 ! a ------ Ge: Boys' Tube Skates and Boots bx pt $2.79 complete Men's Tube Skates and Boots, MN Ean $2.98 complete CS ONE | SAE | TONDO ------ EE -------------------------------------------------------- So long as history can tell us, the weather has been cold during the winter season in this part of Canada, and there is no reason to think it might be otherwise this coming winter. So when the chill blasts of this beautiful Northern. clime begin to blow, insure your comfort by: having your Coal bin stocked with BLUE COAL, that ever famous Anthracite Coal from Scranton.. .Coloured i your pro- tection. . \S It is quite possible you may favour Coke: if 80, we have "STELCO COKE" made in Hamilton, Ont. We can also supply Blower coal, Stoker coal, Scotch: or Welsh cobbles, Cannel Coal, and Blacksmith coal, SPECIAL--A car of Alberta Coal will arrive about' the First of November. § vO0D in stock--Hard Bodywood, Hardwood Slabs, Pine abs - en" oe ai r os 7 or 72 mom mn Phone 208, We deliver i FRED E. REESOR Phones: Office 73 w; Res. 73 ----