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SOCIAL and PERSONAL The Reformer . Sova the.~0-0pega- tion of (is readers In contributing ftems to this column. Send us & postcard or 'phone 8. --Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davison, of Toronto, were week-end visitors with her mother, Mrs, J. Braund, Brock Street East. --Dr, Elias Clouse, of Toronto, re- turned home yesterday after spend- ing a few days with his niece, Mrs. W. M. Robertson, and his sister, Mrs, Hammond, 153 King Street East. --Mr, C, P, Davis, Grand Chancel lor of the Grand Lodge of Ontario of the Knights of Pythias, is in Ottawa this week paying an official visit t« the Ottawa Lodge, Mr. Davis has commenced his tour of Ontario dur- ing the course of which he will visit many of the lodges in the province. SCOTT--BARRIE In Bowmanville on Wednesday af ternoon, the Rev. W. T. Wickett.o' Tyrone, officiating, the marriage was solemnized of Miss Mabel G. Barrie of Bowthanville, to Mr. Ronald B. Scott, of Darlington Township. Life these days is just about one tax after another.--Galt Reporter. Inclined to be a herself, Mary Garden says she pre- fers mules to men.--Brockville Re- corder. little stubborn. v. M.C.A PLANS SPECIAL PROGRAM Christmas Week Activities Will Be Varied and Numerous A special Christmas holiday pro- gram has been prepared by Mr. Ho- ward Ellis, physical director and Mr. A. W. Harrold, boys' work director of the Y.M.C.A. All gymnasium classes will be discontinued from December 22, to January 2. On the afternoon of Wednesday, December 27, a number of thletic events will be held includi. , 60 yard potato race and starding broad jump. There will be four classes, the first being for all boys 12 years of age and 13 years under 81 pounds, the second for all boys 13 years of age over 80 pounds; third for boys 14 and 15 years of age over 95 pounds, ind fourth events open to all boys. In the evening some fine enter tainment is in store for basketball 'ans. A preliminary game will be played between * two all-star teams while at '8.30 a Toronto team will play an Oshawa aggregation, On Thursday, December 28, the morning program consists of a big hike for the boys while in the after- noon .there will be an educational trip. In the evening a volley ball tournament will be held. Friday afternoon will see the senior school students taking 'part in a bowling tournament while in the evening the Employed Boys will hold an rathictle meet on the gym floor. The events will include a 90 yards potato race, broad jump, high jump. On Saturday the morning will be' devoted to juniors and juveniles. From 9 to 10 o'clock the juveniles will take possession of the plunge while Jrom 10.30 to 11.30 the juni- or lego lads will follow their ex- ample, The afternoon has been leit open for basketball practice, All members of the "Y'" are invited to take part in the activities in their respective classes. Mr. Ellis and Mr. Harrold are also planning a New Year's program when the building will be oper to all members, Details of this program will be announced at an early date. IN MEMORIAM BROWN--In loving memory of Wil- liam Wallace, twin son of Mr, and Mrs, Charles Brown, who died in Oshawa, Dec. 19th, 1919, in his Sth year, and each day we miss him; Friends may healed; But they little know that sorrow Lies within our hearts concealed Sadly missed hy Father, Mother ind Brother, 109-a Problem in Ireland seems to he: Is De Valera a clinging vine or a poi- son ivy plant?--Toronto Telegram. With all our wonders of invention no one seems able to invent a type- writer that can spell.--Brandon Sun. Is Germany planning for another war? That is one question. And an- ither--Is Germany insane?--Toron- to Mail and Empire, More more think the wound i MACDONALD'S BLACK John McGregor, George Miller and Deaths Sebastian Conlin, A particularly sad feature of the event is that Mrs, Gif- ford's brother, Fred J. Hart, who came from Toronto to be with his v LYMAN E. GIFFORD There passed away on the morn- ing of December 11th, 1922, in the person of Lyman Gifford, one of the best and most widely known men ps this district. Mr. Gifford was born in East Whithy fifty-six years and two months ago. on a farm still owned by him and had lived in the town- ship and Oshawa all hig life. Thirty years ago he engaged in the apple buying and exporting business in partnership with Sebastian Conlin, and until the war broke out in 1914 the firm of Gifford and Conlin was widely known, both in Ontario and England. At the same time he con- ducted continued up to the time of his ill- ness and death. He-<was a staunch Liberal in politics and, although he steadfastly refused to accept candi- lature for any public honors, always took the keenest interest in political and municipal affairs. And in his own quiet, unostentatious way, he was a most efficient worker, He was a man of few words, honorable and etraightforward in all his dealings and many a poor"chap received a lift along the hard road of life without a thought of gain or returns, He leaves a sorrowing family (9 mourn h's loss, consisting of his widow, formerly Miss Minnie Hart three young sons, Paul, Brian and wen, and three daughters, Mrs, Frank Conlin, Mrs. Cameron and little Mary. He also leaves one broth- er, the well known farmer, Mr. Hi- ram Gifford, of Cedar Dale. He was debply attached to his family, and one of his greatest pleasures was to get them wll into the car and go off to the woods and stream for a day's picnic. «He was also fond of fishing and hunting, and was a member of the Oshawa Hunt Club. The funeral from the family res- idence was one af the largest ip some time and was representative of the town's professions, business, pol- | ities and agriculture. The many | beautiful floral tributes evidenced | the esteem in which he was held, and [included a wreath from the Oshawa | Hunt Club, the 8. O. Liberal Club, | | | the I. O. F., the Boy Scouts, a large | cross from The Neighbors, and many | others from relatives and personal sister until after the funeral, was seized. suddenly while in apparently excellent health, and was taken on the morning of the funeral to Osh- awa Hospital to be operated on. His condition was found to be very serious, and grave donbts are held out for his recovery, The sympathy of al! goes out to the bereaved ones in their time of affliction, MRS, DONALP McCULLOCH Taking a severe etroke nearly three weeks ago from which she did not rally, Elizabeth Bryant, widow of Donald McCulloch, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stewart Storie, 413 Masson Street, Friday morning. Deceased whose a cattle business which hed home was in Columbus, was visiting her daughter when she became sud- denly ill. She was born in the Town- ship of East Whithy, and had always resided there. She wus 68 years of dents in this district, Mrs. McCul- loch's death occurred on her golden wedding day. Her hushand prede- ceased her two years, Mrs. McCulloch's birthplace was near Kedron and for many years she was a prominent member of the Co- lumbus Methodist Church, She leaves two sons, John at home and Arthur in Saskatoon; four daugh- ters, Mrs, Stewart Storie,' Oshawa: Mrs. Wallace Simmonds, Toronto: Mrs. Charles Nichols, Indian Head, Sask.; Miss Pearl McCulloch, Fort Qu'Appelle, Sask. One brother, George, of Los Angeles, also sur- vives. Deceased had gained a host of friends through her kindly disposi- tion and the funeral which was held Sunday afternoon from the resi- dence of her son-in-law, Mr, Stewart Storie, was largely attended, The service was conducted by Rev. A. T. Latimer, of Myrtle." Many beautiful floral tributes testified to the high esteem in which deceased was held. The pall bearers were: Messrs. Herbert Reeson, James Reeson, John MeGregor, Moses Doolittle, James Mountjoy and Benjamin Powell. 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The most important is the discov- ery of a new local anaesthetic, para- forme, said to be far more efficient than novocaine or other local ana- esthetics now in use, It is butylic ether distilled from paramine-henzoie and-gannot be dis- solved by water, solve ulcers and in gastric potholic. It is used to dis- The Academy of Medicine has is- sued a warning that vaccine should not he more than a month old when used, otherwise there is risk of seri- ous injury to the patient. A block is a minority that under- takes to get what it wants by hlock- ing what other people wants until it does,-- Detroit Free Press, 24:25¢ CHEWING friends. The Trewin, T. Mothersill, pall bearers were Dr. John Ross, ton Spectator, ulation of over 400,000,000,--Hamil- T-MILLER SONS. After Supper Sale |; _ Wednesday Night---7 to 10 20 EXTRAORDINARY SPECIALS 20 In Merchandise Suitable as Gifts 3 HOURS OF EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE YOUR XMAS MONEY GO FARTHER THAN ANYWHERE ELSE. Gym. Bloomers $2.98 Made extra full, of all Pure Wool Serge. Reg. $4.00 After Supper Sale $2.98 Boys' Pullovers 98c Navy Blue .only with Red Stripe on Collar. Reg. value $1.50 After Supper Sale 98¢ s Handsome Hand Bags: $2.98 The kind City Stores Sell at $5.00 each. Our Reg. Price $3.98 After Supper Sale $2.98 Black Hand Bags $1.48 Patent Leather and Moire make. A nice Mourning Gift. Reg $2.98 After Supper Sale $1.48 Colored Linen Towels 98¢ Old Bleach Pure Linen Huck Towels--Pink or Blue-- Hem Stitched. Reg $1.25 After Supper Sale 98c. om Jaeger Pure Wool Scarfs $2.50 Real Jaeger 2 styles, Reg. $3.50 and In Natural color. Scarfs. $4.00 After Supper Sale $2.50 Men's Pure Cash. Hose 48c pr. These are what you are paying up to 75¢ a pair for. Qur price 60c After Supper Sale 48¢ pr. Fancy Navajo Sweaters $5.90 Pullover, Pure Wool, extra fancy Navajo Sweaters. Reg. $8.75 After Supper Sale $5.90 Pure Wool Spencers $1.98 Knitted Spencers for under-coats, Grey, Blue or Black. Reg. $3.00 Long Sleeves After Supper Sale $1.98 Mens' P'ltte Gowns $1.98 Less than cost of Material. Extra long , extra wide, extra good. Reg. $2.50 After Supper Sale $1 98 Fancy Rib Heather Hose 78¢ Penmans--Wide Rib Pure Wool Heather Hose--2 shades, all sizes. Reg. $1.00 After Supper Sale 75c¢ pr. 18" Round Cushion Forms 69¢ You have time yet to make up a cushion--these are filled, good Kapok--worth 85¢ After SuppérSale 69¢ Girls' Slipover Wool Middies $1.29 Several colors--with deep Sailor Collar. Pure Wool, Reg. $1.75 After Supper Sale $1.29 '8 High Class Coats, ¥/; Price Ladies' New this Season Coats. Our best ones, $65.00 to $90.00 After Supper Sale $32.50 to $45.00 Children's Wool Slipovers $2.98 Extra Soft--Heavy Knitted, fancy Slip-overs, for girls to 10 years. Reg. $3.50 After Supper Sale $2.98 Ladies' Initial Hkf. 3 for $1.25 Hand Embroidered Initial Pure Linen Ladies' Hkfs. 3 in Box After Sale box $1.25 5 Piece Towel Sets $1.98 Fancy Border Turkish Towel One Large, Two Medium Wash Cloth in fancy box. . Reg. $2.65 After Supper Sale $1.98 "edo or Slip-on style. Women's Art Silk Sweaters $4.19 Mostly White--Some Grey, Tux- Reg. $4.90 and $5.50 After Supper Sale $4.19 Pure Silk Clocked Hose $1.89 Heavy quality Pure Silk Hose-- Fancy. Clocked, in Xmas boxes. Reg. $2.25, worth $2.50 After Supper Sale $1.89 pr. - " Old Bleached Huck Towels 75¢ Extra nice Pure Linen Huck Tow- els, Hemstitched. Reg. price $1.00 each. After Supper Sale 75¢ . S T he final week of Busy Christmas Shopping Finds "Bruton's" in Complete Readiness--Stocks and Store Service Keyed-up to the Limit. OPEN EVERY EVENING TILL CHRISTMAS MR. SANTA CLAUS--HIST ! A man always likes to get slippers. When slippers are chosen from our splendid stocks it is well-nigh im- possible to make a wrong i selection. Opera, Everetts, Moderately Priced Romeo, and all the Styles $1.25 to $4.25. No matter how many pair She has, she couldn't refuse a pair of these New Colonials Other new arrivals, glittering Silver Cloth Slippers, New Satin Slippers, plain and Brocades, from the most frivilous to the common sense shoe for Mother. Our splendid stock is at your ap- proval for gifts for your dear ones for Miladys Boudoir Group 1. Capitol Felt Cozy Ribbon trim, beauti- ful shades. ...... $2.25 Packard Kid, Delicate Hues, Pink, Lilac, sky, . $2.00 Packard Boudoirs Darker Tones, Red, Rose, Grey, 'The Special Kumfort Slipper, all shades, Black, Brown, "Don't forget Mother on these." Here is a host of timely Gift Item Suggestions Tersely Told for Mother: Comfortable Oxfords or Nice Boot Spats. for Som: Gym Shoes, Hockey Shoes, Stockings, "Hike Shoes", ete. for Daughter: Skating Shoes, Spats, Party Slippers, Hosiery, Silks and Heathers, Goloshes. Spats, for Big Brother or Dad: "Astoria" Shdes or Socks, Club bag, etc. for little Tot: fancy little Boots or Slippers, Warm Leggings. Help us to help you Shop Early." Brogues, OPEN EVERY 4 EVENING These 20 Borgains are on Sele Wednesday Night from 7 to 10 o'dock --Full Staff of Salespeople to look after you. Please take small parcels, larger ones will be delivered when requested. #2 N. Simcoe Phone 1200. GIVE "BRUTON" FOOTWEAR. Thos. Miller & Son