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=e Bthe nnd of her son, Mrz Ralph Annon, of To- "Mr. and Mra. David Duchemin. SE + Sharpe, Myrtle Station Service in the United Church next Sunday will be at 7 p.m, when the Sacrament service will be observe. Sunday School at 1.46. 4 Rev. W. E. Honey delivered a special New Year's message on Sunday even- ing, reading part of-the 3rd chapter of Philippians, using for his text the thg mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Mrs. R, Long is visiting with rela- tives in Orillia this week. We wish to extend our deep sym- pathy to Mrs. Roy Percy in the death ot her father, Mr. Annon, Pickering. "Mr. Annon-passed away-at the home ronto, on Wednesday, December 21st. The Funeral was held on Saturday the 24th from Toronto to the family plot near pickering. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thompeon and son Jack, spent New Years with rela- tives in Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. H. Pearson and family of Uxbridge, were holiday guests of Mr. Joe Simkin of Sudbury, spent "the holiday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Simpkin, who also spent Christ- mas in Toronto, " Mrs. Walter Cobbledick of 'Toroiito, was a recent visitor of Mr, and Mrs. Oliver Lane. Mr. John Varcoe, Miss May and Mr. Wm. Martin, of Brooklin, were Christ- mas guests of friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Dickson spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Holman of Ashburn. The more the merrier at Christmas time. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cook enter- tained over forty at tea time. Mr. and Mrs. C. Haryisons' guests num- deth-verses: "I press toward December" 26th,-of a cousin, Mrs. C. J White. Mrs. Roy Spencer, of Perth and Mr. George and Mr. Kenneth Houston, of | Toronto, were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E, Beacock. Mr. Ward from Western Canada is visiting his brother Mr.! Arthur Ward and Mrs. Ward, after an shsence of thirty years. Mr, and Mrs. Ray Britton "gail fam- ily, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Williams and Miss Doreen of Toronto, weré Christ. mas guests of Mr, and Mrs. R. Britton, Rh Through the uncéitain seas of 1939, may our barks of life be safely and Divinely guided, until at last as 1940 dawns, we have definite assurance that | the shores of peace, goodwill toward all mankind, within each of our very souls, have been reached or will soon be accomplished. December 20th was the night of the 8, S. Christmas concert. The attend- ance was unusually large. Old Santa | was _on hand with his son. Hig son Wes one of the actors in the canta "Santa Claus in Blunderland" puf on by the children of the Sunday School: Under the capable direction of Miss Ward. The village guitar class rend- ered a number of selections. Their instructor played a piano accord solo. This was followed by a short play" "Cornelia Makes Christmas", given by a number of young people. Santa Claus arrived at the accustomed hour and gave out his presents. Miss Jean Parker spent the Christ- mas hoildays with Mr. 'and Mrs. I. Denny. "hi Mr. E. M. Williams celebrated Christmas with his son Earl in To- SPREE LIAM PR 3 "grand old solo "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Floral tributes in profusion covered the casket, Interment was made at Pine Grove: Cemetery, Prince "Albert. The remains were borne to the grave- side by six nephews -- Leslie Smith, 'Melvin Lakey, Bert. Henderson, Merle McGregor, Roy Henderson, Lorne Me- Sent, apr / 9. a - PRINCE ALBERT ~The Men's Class will hold its elec- tion of 'officers this Sunday, Jan, 8. The annual Sunday School meeting was held on December 27th, 1988, with Rev. Mr, Smyth, in charge. Follow- ing are the officers for 1939: Supt.--Mr, H, R. Murphy. Asst, Supt.--Rev, Jos. Denny, Secretary--Miss M. Vickery. Asst. Sec'y--Miss Kathleen Murphy, Treasurer--Mr. N. McCrea. Asst, Treas.--Mr, H. Toombs. ~ Librarian--Miss Margaret McCrea. Missionary Supt.--Mrs. Denny. Temperance Sec.--Mr. A. McGregor. Ly Cradle fioll Suptomira. g.. Likgr Teachers-- Adult Ladies--Miss M. Madden. Young Ladies Class--Mrs. Murphy. Junior Girls--Mrs. &. Harper. * Junior Boys--Mr. E. Martyn. Primary Class--Mrs. A. MacGregor, W. A. was held in the: Church base- ment on December 28th, with the President in charge. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mrs. A. MacGregor; Vice-President, Miss Madden; Secretary, Mrs. G. W. Luke; Treasurer, Mrs. W. Martyn; Flower and Fruit committee--Mrs. A. --Mrs. Denny and Mrs. Tarbet. The annual business meeting of the| Hunter and Mrs. D. Jackson; Auditors | supplies for practical work. Adults attending special lectures are not re- quired to pay the fee. Classes will be held. from 9.80 to 12, and 1.80 to 4, Monday to Friday (inclusive). Special lectures to which adults are cordially invited will be held as follows: Friday, Jan. 6 -- Co-operation and Marketing. Tuedday, Jan, 10.--Poultry. Wednesday, Jan, 11--Sheep Marketing + | Monday, Jan, 16--Swine Marketing. Tuksday, Jan, 17--Soil and Fertilizers The Continuation and Public. Schools re-opened on Jueésday, Jan. 8rd.' The members of the School Board for the coming year are Messrs, Carl Wright, Wallace Marlow and Earl Dorrell. Secretary-Treasurer--Mr. Jos. Forder, Congratulations' are extended to Mr. | Harold Crawford on being accepted as a member of the Bowmanville Hockey team, On recommendation of the Inspector Miss Susie VanCamp has become a member of the Bowmanville teaching staff. piles J Mr} Douglas Lamb spent the Christ- mas vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lamb of Lindsay. [THe sincere sympathy of -the COMI-| munity is extended to Mr. Joseph Avery and family in the sad loss they have so recently sustained in the passing of a loving and devoted wife and mother. Miss Verna White is _--" a day morning calling the-children back to school after a most enjoyable holi- | with-the former's brother Mr. Albert Regret to.report that Mr. Al Car- michael, who has been in poor health for some time, is'now Confined to his bed and under Dr, Rennie's care, Mr. Donald Ross of Maple Grove, and Miss Margaret Ross, of Wood- stock, spent the. week end with rela tives here. . The annual school meeting was held on Wednesday night #nd it was re- grettable, owing' td, the holiday season there was 'a very \small "attendance. The former school 'trustees, Messrs. John Grant, Frank Booth and Elmer .Cook, continue on. the Board for an- other term. . After considerable dis. cussion of the proposed re-modelling of thé school, a vote. was taken and it was decided that no further steps they are able to handle for the present, The &chool bell rang lustily Tues- day, and with another teacher on the staff- for this week, as a student from the Toronto Normal School, who is to [De conehed by Hiss Smith for LR : days, The former Councillors of Whitby Township were returned to office at the nomination in Brooklin last week, which was very gratifying to the ratepayers. would be taken for anothér year, The|, ratepayers feel that with the present! & markets they have about all the taxes Make the Bells of Business 'Ring by Advertising i in the Port Perry Star i Others are finding advertis- ; ing a good investment. It" : is ike to start Now. [i PROTECT YOURSELF with Reliable Fire Insurance Place Your Insurance with HAROLD: Ww. EMMERSON Phone 41 Port Perry couple of weeks in Peterboro at the home of Mrs. (Dr.) Buchanan. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bailey on the birth of a baby boy on Sunday, Jan. 1st. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Parr are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. -Parr, Port Perry." Mr. "Gordon Brown, of Kirkland Lake, is enjoying Sis holiday with his MANCHESTER * Manchester Community Club held its regular meeting in the Township 29th, with the Vice-President. Donald Ferguson in. charge 'of the meeting. singing. The minutes of the last Hall on Thursday evening, December 2 The meeting opened with community ; "YOUR FAMILY BAKER Can relieve you from baking "worries, and provide the best in Bread and Pastry. bered twenty-one. The heavy snow fell over the week end is. endeavouring to block the roads. - Snow plows are already busy on high- ways and railroads. Jolly sleigh-riding parties have also become popular. Mr. Will Lammiman and Mr. Earl of Oshawa, were Monday ronto. Mr. and Mis, A. MasGregdr were in Toronto on the 26th. Miss Robina McCrea was home on Sunday. ------, > ---------------- MAKING THE WORLIY ANEW__| "visitors with friends up the side road. "Mr. Murray Payne of Toronto, was|- a holiday visitor with Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Harrison. On Monday, December 26th, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Masters and Miss Vera entertained the following to a good old fashioned Christmas dinner. Mi..and Mrs. Jas, Masters of Pontypool, Mr. Man is making the world anew. For perhaps a thousand years and more he had struggled in ignorant misery with natural conditions but at last he is gaining victory. In his new know- ledge of the laws of nature, he has dollars from a friend. Mrs. Harper and 'Mrs. Tarbet. and Mrs. MacGregor. We were pleased to have three new members, and also a donation of five Program com., 3 rat Btn Mrs. Harper . gave a Christmas reading. Lunch was served by Miss Madden Proceeds $8.40. Mr. and Mrs. W. Butt and family M "R parents--Mr-and Meg: --Bro PROSPECT With no malicious feelings incul- cated, it's rather good to hear of a land. Mr. Toronto, Mrs. F. and Mrs. Warren spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. D. Warren at Sunder- i i A. Machiagor sont Christmas and New Year's Day in| Le is' with Her daughter Feavy snowfall in other districts--=we thought for a while that the weather- {man had played, us a dirty trick and left his whole load here. The Young People's Groups of Myrtle, Raglan-and Prospect, met at Myrtle, on Tuesday. There was a good attendance, considering the roads, and found the key with which hg is un- locking the. door to a larger and Mrs..S. Ireland, in Timmins EE ~~ Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cook also en- and Mrs, Hervey Painter and June of Prospect; and Miss Norma Flett of Dagmar, A very happy day was en- jpyed by all. tertained their family friends on Mon- day, December. 26th. Miss Rose Brent of Toronto, spent happiertife: Even yet, many people do. not realize that everything about them is changing; but those whose eyes and minds are 'open know that the will to succeed is gradually changing the world. Human life is becoming a Divine and lovely thing, poverty .is ~und-Mrs. A; Johnson and-family:------ *eeer~Mr--and-Mrs.- Roy Thompson held a +. made very attractive in the evenings, the Christmas holidays here with re- latives. Mr. and Mrs: Chas. Bowerman of Port Perry, and Mr. and Mrs. L, Con- lin, of North Oshawa, were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stacey. Mrs. L. Duke and Mr. Wheatley, of Toronto, weré Christmas guests of Mr. family re-union on Christmas day. 'Much happiness and merriment made it a day long to be remembered. - Several houses in the village were by Christmas trees set on the lawns or verandahs, and lighted with coloured electrie bulbs. Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Hughson, of To- ronto spent the New Years holidays| . with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hughson. At time of writing, John Maw is "still suffering from an attack of acute tonsilitis and 'under Dr. McKenny's care., Too 'bad, John, that it should come during the holiday season. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Blight and family of Whitby, spent New Year's day with Mrs. Frank Briggs and fam- ily. On Monday, January 2nd Mr. and Mrs. W. Draper of Ashburn, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Laurie, Mr. and Mrs. J. Laurie, of Oshawa, Mis Bernice Laurie of Boston and Miss Maud Mansfield of . Toronto, were also guests of Mis. Briggs and family. Mrs. H. Hudgins has returned home "after spending a happy holiday in: To- ronto, with her son Victor and family. The annual meeting of the 'W.M.S. will be held at the home of Mrs. R. Chisholm on Thursday afternoon at . 2.80 o'clock. Mr, and Mrs. E. Redman had a hap- py gathering on December 26th, when their family was home for the day. Mrs. Gordon Barton and Marlene spent the Christmas holiday: with friends in Gorrie. Mr, Thos, Smith of Manilla is spend- ing a week with Mr. and Mrs, James Cooper and family, | Mr, Floyd Honey of Toronto has}. : been with his parents at the parsonage * for the holiday season. Mr. and Mrs, Melvin Honey of Toronto spent New Year's day under the parental roof. _« Mr, Clarence Cook . attended the passing away and man by constructive will power to perform the drudgery of Martyn, for Christmas. Mr. H. R. Murphy. 'on Monday. labour 'is giving 'him the liberty 'of a freer and happier -life. At a leap as it were man has grown from a pigmy into a giant. he stands dazzled at the spectacle of the tremendous forees he is gathering into his hands. He could make the: world his foot-stool, and could- arise and be the niaster of the power which fills the spaces of the universe, if he would pay the price. 'With power like this available we can have a Happy New Year for our- selves and all those about us--during the years to come. --L.B.D. THE LATE MRS. CHAS. W. LAKEY There passed to her reward at Wel- lesley Hospital, Toronto, on Saturday, December 24th; 1938, LillieM. Parish; beloved wife of Charles W. Lakey, of Utica, in her 47th year. Deceased was a daughter of the late Levi Parish and Mrs. Parish, of Port Perry, and leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, one nephew, Frank Mec- Gregor, at home, and four sisters, Mrs. W." Turner, Port Perry, Mrs. G. Me- Kinley, of Wick, Mrs. Cameron, North 'Oshawa, and Mrs. W. O. Bemeis, of Oshawa. In 1913 the late Mrs. Lakey was united. in marriage to Mr. Chas. W. Lakey, of Utica, when they resided on, Quéen St., Toronto. They then moved to Melbourne where they kept a grocery store until 1922. They bought the general store- and home at Utica in which Mrs. Lakey was very active. Déteased was a member-of the United Church in.which up until the time of her lingering illness, shé took a keen interest in church work, Christ- mas concerts, 'dramas, etc, also or- ganized the Girls' Bluebird Club of which she was Secretary for many years, Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. T. Laidlaw of Toronto, a former pastor, assisted by Rev. A. Bushell, her present pastor, in thé presence of relatives and scores of friends. During the service Mrs. funeral of Queensville, on Monday, with his parents Mr. Hunter. : Christmas guests with Mr. and Mrs. He has! Alvin Hunter were Mr. and Mrs. L. quickly extended fis knowledge until; Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. B. Smith and girls, Mr. Webb, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs, Mr. Er Philp. " r= were Mrs. Strickland and. Miss A. land Lake. with Mrs. K. Coates of Epsom. 'with relatives on Scugog Island. BLACKSTOCK: der the doctor's care for several weeks, is at present in St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto. We hope he wil soon be restored to health again. joy; Francis Werry and family of Ennis with her mother Mrs. John Marlow; her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Henry; Harvey Ginn of Bethany, with bi tives; Ruby Ramsay Rouse and with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Taylor. 4 +! ye Po & en ya ns ih : y Vi oy Mr. and Mrs. Bert. Wannamaker and Ronald, also Mrs. A. McPherson; of Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Miss M. Murphy, Weston, spent the | week end at the home of her brother, My. and Mrs. N. Wi.son and George White, visited their pares at Raglan Mr. and Mrs. Art Hunter and family and Mrs. Robt. W. Webb and Jean, of Norwood, also With Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vickery Strickland, of Oshawa, Mr. R. Lyle, of Toronto, and Mr. Wm. Lyle, of Kirk- Mr. and Mrs, T. J. Sager and Myra, Misses Annie and Hattie Shunk and Mrs. Albert Shunk, spent the holiday Mr. Thos. Venning who has béen un- killen, Mr. Ralph VanCamp of Brock- ville, Miss Olive VanCamp, of Toronto, , and Miss Susie VanCamp of Tyrone, all with Mr. and Mrs. A. VanCamp; Mr. and 'Mrs, Ivan Shook of Toronto, Miss Gertrude Henry of Toronto, with Miss Lulu Wright of Toronto with her parents Mr, and Mrs. 0. Wright, Mrs, Leslie Gibson, of Toronto, and Mr. ns Mrs. Percy Hamilton of Janetville, Short Courses in Agriculture and Home Economics will be held in the Township Hall 'and Orange. Hall from January 8rd to January 27th. These, courses offer a splendid opportunity' to all who are able to attend. The course {s' free with the exception of a con-!and had to be towed out. ! tingency fee of 60c. which will be used Benson, of Toronto, rendered that | to defray incidentals and to purchase meeting were read and approved. Ow- ing to bad weather the. attendance was smaller than usual and dfter a short program the usual' hour of Mr. and Mrs: Howard Dobson and Miss -Annie Stump are visiting' with relatives in London and St. Th dancing followed until eleven o'clock. |: JEMISON'S BAKERY THE HOME OF GOOD BREAD 'AND PABTRY. . Phone 93, Port Perry. i: Mrs. J. Bain 'spent Christmas with her mother Mrs. J. Mitchell. --Mr.- Fred Christie-is-taking-a-short course at-the Agricultural College: at Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Crosier and Gerald spent Christmas in Madoc. a good evening for all. -|---Next- Tuesday, - the groups meetin Prospect school. . This meeting will be of special interest as the ministers, in charge of 'Anglican, Baptist, Pres- byterian and Roman Catholic organ- izations in our district have been in- vited to attend. It is hoped a plan may be evolved for; the formation of a of all creeds. Mr. Jack Stevens has spent 'the past week wth his brother Fred in the Woodstock district. The annual school meeting was held in the school on Wednesday evening last. . There was a fair_atiendance, ratepayers do hot bother to attend these meetings they are certainly not in a position to squeal if things are not administered to their liking. Sev- eral questions of interest were -dis- ssed. The trustees, Messrs. Frank Vernon (scc.), W.. Wiles, H. Stevens, showed the schobl section affairs to be in good order, and with a 'favourable financial balance. Trustee Stevens, who was the local delegate to the Pro- vincial Convention, gave a most inter- esting report. © This meeting com- pleted his term on the board, but he was re-elected." The appreciation of the: Young People's Group was voiced 1|by their president. The board and ratepayers agreed that the group was 1 | doing good work and entirely welcome to the use of the school for. their meet- Among the holiday visitors were: ings. Miss Hazel Mountjoy, of Bronte, with her parents, Mr. and _Mrs. N. Mount. Mr. and Mrs. Norton VanCamp and family, of Elmira; Mr. and Mrs. "The past is Tike the mirror in an automobile -- it is not safe to drive without looking 'into it sometimes, but it is really dangerous to drive and look _|into it all the fime--let us look for- ward hopefully, without malice." Thus Rev. Mr, Honey 'advised'in in his New Year's message on Sunday last. Sun- day school followed as usual. There was a good attendance considering the , | unusually heavy roads. Some had a good distance to come and that they i | forced their way through is indeed worthy of commendation, Mr..and Mrs. Melvin Honey of To- ronto, spent the week end and holiday with their parents at the parsonage. The heavy snow storm on Sunday afternoon made 'motoring rather haz- ardous for the; New Year, Snow plows were busy.all day Monday but a number of car pkidded into the ditch] Mr. and Mra; Donald Timms and family, of Scarboro spent the week end "a friendly connecton- between. the youth ; but it should havebeen better. If : Again 161 for the drys. Sorry-te-report-Mr.J.-Lakey-under the doctor's care again. ° Mrs. Bruce, of Port Perry, is "visit-- ing her sister Mrs. W. Dobson. Mrs. J. W. Mitchell has returned home after a recent operation in the Oshawa Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hill of Whitby, spent" Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. COUNCIL FACES YEAR WITH TWO MEN SHORT finds he is two men short. been willing hands to assist . Bill 'Grant. The destinies of the Village of Woodville this year, however, were launched on a doubtful course, BY MARGIN OF TWO VOTES The three beverage rooms located the united townships of Burleigh and Anstruther will have to close their doors at the expiration of the one year period from the first of next March. The "drys" recorded only a ma- Jority of two votes above the needed three-fifths to change the regulations. At present the hotel in the village of Apsley operates on a yearly basis, while the other two are open only in the summer, ta ORILLIA-TOWNSHIP STAYS DRY, Beverage rooms are nat wanted in Orillia Township judging by the over: 'whelming vote recorded on Monday, when 804 drys made known their wishes as against 460 wets. The only polling «subdivision where a majority in favor of the beverage rooms was largest community in the township an the only one which boasts a year-round hotel. There the wets polled 168 as . East Whitby Elects Council Réeve--I. T. Ormiston. Harry Hazel, labor candidate, was elected Deputy-Reeve. # Councillors--A, C. Davies, Norman Down, A. B, Grass. Fd EE TIMES Arie. oft au E------] Please send in the *News" James Masters. H J HER al Clu SI EMER Lo Looking over his ship of state,|§ Reeve William Grant of Woodville, | i For many years now there have i THREE TAVERNS. 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