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® PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1939 2 44 . BROCK THEATRE Phone 018, WHITBY The Management Extertds To. All Heartiest Wishes fof a Happy and and Prosperous New Year. < or t---- Thursday, Friday and Saturday, DECEMBER 28-29. 30 Two shows at 7.00 and 9.00 p.m. Saturday Matinee 'at 1.80 p.m. "WINTER CARNIVAL" with Ann Sheridan, Richard Carlson, Helen Parrish, Robert Armstrong. Monday, "Puesday and Wednesday, - JANUARY 1-2.3 ] Two shows at 7 and 9 pm. Holiday Matinee at 2 o'clock. "DISPUTED , PASSAGE" with Dorothy Lamour, Akim Tamiroff, John Howard, Judith Barrett. 2 MYRTLE School closed for the holidays on Thursday, and Miss Smith, teacher, is spending the week at Oakville. . Mr, and Mrs. Fred Lyle spent the week end and holiday with the form- er's sister Mrs. Jemima Doubt, of Oshawa. Mr, and Mrs. Bert Duff and family, spent Christmas Day with Mrs, Duft's mother, Mrs? W. Taylor, Brougham, and celebrated with her a happy | gathering of the Taylor family, Mr. and Mrs. John C., Lawrence were decipients of many happy feligi- tations on December 20th, it being the othasion of celebrating their 46th wedding anniversary. with his perents in Toronto.' Mrs, Shand returned to her home in Toronto after spending the holiday with her sister Mrs. J. Leask. The: annual meeting of the Sunday School will be held on Thursday even- ing of this. week at the parsonage. Mrs. Hattie Hudgins is entertaining the Woman's Missionary Society on Thursday afternoon of this week. This is the annual-meeting and a Rood at- tendance is requested. GLENDALE MILLS Chopping, Alfalfa Grind- ing, Oat Rolling, Salt and Pioneer Feeds - MORRISON' Ss DRUG STORE | EXTENDS T0 YO -_-- u THE VERY BEST 'WISHES FOR A Happy 1B Al through the year are at your service with t market prices. "courteous service. EVERY DAY SERVICE "Phone cals receive prompt and Bert. MacGregor, on every shopiing day, we he best meatsatthe lowest Phope 72-r-2 ~~ FIRST CHOICE FOR CHRISTMAS SMILES and CHUCKLES . Fancy Packages; also Half Pound Packages at 25c. 1 Pound Packages 50c. § SPECIAL--Fruit Loaves an WBDELIVER Gerrow Bros., Port Perry Greetings of , 2 Pound Packages $1.00 d Twisters for the week. end. oo the Seaton to Pegple. of Port Perry and Vicinity Nghe bre erity a "and during the com Cawker Bros. 3 Phone ww . Port Perry "YOURSELF PROTECT with Reliable Happiness and oli Season ng Year, & pI Fire Insurance Place Your Insurance with - Phone 4 HAROLD W, EMMERSON Port hoiiy Mr. S. North spent the week end}. R.R. No. 4, Port Perry. New You ! '| the Estate of John A. Hayden of the ¥ | tario, Bank Messenger, deceased, who { +] died on November 16th, 1939, are here- #04 | everything to help everyone else. Quality I Package Chocolates 2 8 | extend greetings to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. all counted successes. '| Ing each individual, but 'all did their Hf] and Mrs. F. Real, Miss Olive Schell, RECEIPTS at December 16th, 1938 Water rates received, public JAN RECEIPTS Bal.-on hand as at Jan. 1 Water Rates Received, Kivi . Hydrant char Cash sales, 9 Trustees, and were elected Jackson. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of John A, Hayden All persons having claims against Village of Port Perry, County of On- by notified to send particulars of same to the undersigned before the 8th day of 'January A.D. 1040, after which date the Estate will be distributed. Dated at Port Perry this 8th day of December A.D. 1939. Joseph Denny, Prince. Albert, Ont., Solicitor for Administratrix. SCUGOG Communion service will be held: at the Centre Churth, on Sunday, Dec. 31st, at 11am. -- one. Make your resolutions and do Scugog has the same Reeve--Frank Gerrow! and the Council members are Jesse Demara, Carleton Graham, Rus- sell Hood, Alfred Prentice who- takes Mr. Tetlow's place. There were many happy katherings on the Island this Christmastide. We Sweetman who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Décember 26. The Christmas entertainment were The Foot was in charge of Miss Gladys Joblin, Mrs. E, Ploughman, Joy Hood and Clara Hardy, The Centre in charge of Mrs. Geo, Sweetman, Mrs. G. Samells, Miss M, Corbett "and Ralph Milner. The Heha wag in charge of Mrs, S. Rodman, Mrs. E, Sweetman and Miss Niddery, The programs, consisted of solos, duets, quartettes, dialogues, choruses "and choir work. The proceeds, Foot $28; Head $18; the Centre $32.00, Room does not permit 'us. mention. parts well and were a credit to their trainers. \ Many home gatherings were held on Christmas day. = Among those home were Misses Luella "Jeffrey, Audrey and Jean Hood, Inez and Lillian Fra- lick; Mr, and Mrs, David Miller, Miss Dorothy Joblin, Mr, and Mrs, C. Ptolmey and Barbara Ann, Mrs, Teel, Mr. and Mrs, Geo." Russell; Mr. and Mis. A. Brunt and children, Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Mark and children, Mr. and Mrs. L. Stainton, Mr, and Mrs, H. Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Mills; Mr. Bal. on hand from General Dept. as 1939 .| everyone." k There was A% fair attendance at the |- A niost happy New Year to every- i) and Mrs. D, Harrison and family, Mr. |. \ Waterworks Department DECEMBER 16 to DECEMBER 31, 1938 DISBURSEMENTS Cost of Pumping .... Th Eire et $3878.74 General Expenses LE 9.50 - Salaries and Wages . Bal. on hand (due from Corp. Acct) as at December 31st, 1938 ......... 3760.36 "gasss2d : $3988.24 UARY 1st to DECEMBER 15th, 1939 vi 1 DISBURSEMENTS Cost of Pum ing RNIN IEE $ 3156.80 Waterworks Expense ................. 178.80 bs Salavies and Wages J... 0a 648.88 Watermain Construction (Mary & Lila) 2021.84 Debenture and Interést paid 506.62 Port Perry Election Candidates 'Reeve Letéher was re-elected by acélamation for the 'eighth consecutive year, Mrs. J. Orde, Dr. C. P. Peterson, and Stanley Plooghminaualined as School by acclamation. PROSPECT Well, Christmas is over again and in a few weeks we will get our belts back to normal. The family gatherings in Prospect were too numerous to. tell here, for on might be missed and that would_not. do... Of course the whole festive season is not over yet, and fowl not killed for Christmas are wearing a worried look until after New Years." But among us humans it is "A Happy New Year, everybody" and, as Tiny Tim, said "God bless us -Church on Sunday. Those who were not present missed a really useful and interesting Christmas message. Ser: vice will be held next Sunday at 1.30, followed by Sunday School. Glad td see Mr, Chris Wilson around again after Kis recent illness, ~_ Misses Jean McClintock and Mabel Niddery, were at their homes here for Christmas. It is cruel 'to drive creatures from the home they have occupied for gen- erations, but it is believed the mice moved out from wffder Prospect School house. -It all happened this way-- there was n Christmas Tree. That Mr. Ben Smith, the popular teacher, arranged his concert without the aid of any othelr local group speaks 'well for him, indeed=---Most people would have been just a ljttle afraid to attempt it with so small a cldss, but every boy and girl had something to do and did it. Rev. Mr. Gervan acted as chairman, There were recitations, dialogues, choruses, action -songs, ete. The following up-and-coming ladies and gentlemen took part--Ruth Dia- mond, Norma Yeo, Ronald Middleton, Kennie Middleton, Claire Vernon, Ray Vernon, Len Gray, Elwood Cooper, Frank Diamond. Of coursg, Santa brought his pre- sehts and good humoured . patter. Lunch was served, followed by old- time and modern dancing to the music of Mrs. Hughes and Floyd, Will Lynde and Jim Sanderson, Freeman Sander. son calling. Everyone reported a good evening. It is hoped there may be more such community get-togathers and the feol- ing of Christmas fellowship carried on in 1940. : RAGLAN Miss. Hazel Pierson, Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Kellington,"Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs, Geo, Jackson. spent Sunday with 'Mr. and Mrs. LAL Pierson. . Merchandise purchased ................ 196. Bal. on hand (due from Corp. Gen. Acct.) 2393.28 $6269.62 "$6269.62 Bal. Fwd. as at Credit of Waterworks | December 15h, 1939 $2393.28 LIQUID ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts Receivedble Ge TERE aw $ 128.10 None Bal. due from Corporation .............. 2303.23 - Surplus... cake avr irrrerrrey $2621.83 $2521.33 $2521.98 W. M. LETCHER, Reeve _ Surplus fs at Dec. 15, 1939 $2521.33. G. F. MANNING, Treasurer : STATEMENT OF DEBENTURE DEBT AS AT DECEMBER 31st, 1939 . Principal Interest Balance of By-law Year Original Run Paid in Pald in - Principal No. urpose Issued Issued . Amount Til Rate 1938 1088 Outstanding 769 Hydro one Trion 1922 $19,881.66 1940 6 % $1080.35 $620.68 0434.30 812 Con, Floating Debt 1923 18,000.00 1942 5% % 1215.86 200.87 4068.68 816 Old School y 1923 4,000.00 1943 6% % , 286.10 78.64 1178.28 902 High School 1926 40,000.00 1956 5 % 1081.16 1520.84 40,836.19 903 Public School 1926 25,000.00 1966 6b % 675.73 950.56 '18,886.11 91) School, Supplementary 1927 4,000.00 1957 6 % 200.00 4000.00 1001 _ Watermain Extension 1933 4,000.00 1944 4% % 488.19 117.88 4219.19 1015 * Public Library 1934 1,600.00 1946 4% 140.54 44.40 969.47 $4817.92 $8831.81 $00,681.26. The following persons qualified for the ili of Councillor--Harold R. Archer, Joseph R. Baird, George A. Bridger, Grant A. Gerrow, Robert M. Holtby, J. Edw. Four ¢ to be elected, rae i Ro Mra. J. Evans"attended the funeral of the late Jack Endicott at Reaboro, on Monday. Mr. Frank Grose of Toronto, Apent the week-end under the parental roof. : Mr. and Mrs. R. Grandy and grand- son Billy, and Mr. Art Rowan, of Brooklin, called on relatives here on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Evans and family were evening guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Bagg in Oshawa, on Spaurday evening of last week, o> or UTICA. Wishing-the Staff and all the read- ers of tifc Port Perry Star, A Happy and Prosperous New Year. Mr. and Muys. Philp, Mr. and Mrs. E. Kendell and Mrs. L. Cassidy and Clayton spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kendell. Mr. and Mrs. C. Wilbur'of Taunton, spent the Christmas week end at the! home -of- their son; Mr. R. Wilbur: T Mr. and, Mrs. Wm. Bell of North Bay, spent the week end and Christ. mas at Mrs. Jas. Swan's. Miss O. Bassett spending the holi- | days at her home at Dunbarton. Mr. and Mra. Russ Harper and fam- f ily, Mr. and Mrs. C. Harper and Geo., spent Christmas at Mr:- tii dln | pers and Mrs. R. Harper's. Mr. and Mrs. 1. Geer and rami | Mr. and Mrs. 'C. Geer 'and by, spent Christmak with Mr. and Mrs, F Thoms, Uxbridge. Miss Muriel Kerry and Miss Louise Ward, of Toronto, spent Christmas at their homes here. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Ackney and fam- ily, Mr. and Mrs. Stan, Prizeman and family, spent Christmas at Mrs. J. Ackney's and Mr. F. Ashton's. BE " A NEW VENTURE MUCH ENJOYED The members of the C.G.IT. sang Christmas Carols -at the United Church on Sunday evening.. After the} service they sang these carols in front of residences of a number of our citi- zens. Among those who particularly. enjoyed this music were Mr, and Mrs. Jos, Staley, who invited the girls into their home and showed the singers an unusual collection of pictures relating| to.the life and death of Christ. Mr. and Mrs. Staley thanked the girls sin: corely for their message In song, SARA EREAE REESE ee me RED & WHITE sto ~ To One and All A Happy and Prosperous | ~NEW YEAR k DRESSES--Big Clearance SILK CREPES Dresses up to $4. 95 } SPECIAL Clearance $2.98 PRINT DRESSES-- Values up to | $1.35 SPECIAL CLEARANCE 89c | SEE OUR-BARGAIN TABLE FOR EXTRA VALUES Mixed Candy PEANUTS 2 lbs. 25¢ 2 lbs. 25¢ Complete Line of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Your New Year's Table. . Hh AT PETE ER LAE F. Wo 'BROCK & SON PHONE 43 PORT PERRY Eg RE RE EE NURNRERGESNEERHNR BERET I At this, the beginning of ¢ a » New } Year, we wish to convey our sincere appreciation, to our friendly custo- tomers all, for the patronage with which they have favoured us dur- ing 1939. We shall endeavour confidence. May we wish for vou, and for all who in various capacities will share the stresses of our Empire this coming year, the continuance of Health, Happiness, i and Success. A: A See ge J TE Te ---- ony Sa Cas Se "to merit their continued = "8 Tk Ww AR LOAN | | ; The Dominion Government will issue shortly after the turn of the yedr a large War Loan to pay for Canada's war effort for the first twelve months. These bonds, it is iE expected, will run for ten or twelve years and will sell i around '100. They will pay 3!; per cent. coupons. b Mr. Geo. F. Manning is an official representitive for the i loan in this district, and those wishing further information i are asked to get in touch with him. MAKE YOUR MONEY SECURE THROUGH © A DOMINION INVESTMENT J . - ; YOUR HELP 18 NEEDED, TO WIN THE WAR. ~ BX ABABOARAANANA AAA Ty a a AA SS SONA AGAR : wl Don't neglect to Vote next Monday