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OCLnew_1942_12_24_Ingersoll_Tribune_newspaper_issue_OCR_ACCESSTHE INGERSOLL TRIBUNEfl* Only Newspaper Published in IngeraolL MR. AND MRSJ. EDMONDS WED FIFTY YEARS Christmas Concert At Sacred Heart Hall THE INGERSOLL TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 1942 Yearly Rate. . - Canada, *1.60 - U. S. A, $2.M Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edmonds, well known and highly-estemed resi­dents of Ingersoll, celebrated their 50th .wedding anniversary on Mon­day, December 21st, at their home,Carroll street, when they were the recipients of many beautiful giftsand congratulatory messages from their scores of friends. Mr. and Mr. Edmonds were mar-* ried in the Salvation Army barracks by the late Major William Baughon December 21, 1892. The best man on that occasion was MoseWebb and the bridesmaid, Lieut.Dora Hellman. Mrs. Edmonds who was formerly Eliza Hume, daughterof the lata Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hume, came to Canada from Eng­land with her parents in 1873, and with the exception of about one andone-half years spent in Tillsonburg and Thamesford, her entire life hasbeen spent .in Ingersoll. For manyyears Mrs. Edmonds was affiliated with the Salvation Army.and of lateryears with the Baptist Church and is a member of the Baptist Ladies Aid. Mr. Edmonds came to Canadafrom England in 1890 and has lived his entire lifetime since that time inIngersoll. During his years in Inger­ soll be has been connected with the local corps of the Salvation Armyand has held many responsible posi­tions in the corps. iHis singing has been an inspiration to that organiz­ ation, both on the street and in thehall. He is also a member of Lodge Imperial, Sons of England, and fora quarter of a century has held the position as its secretary and still bolds that position. For many yearshe was employed by the Noxon Com­ pany and rose to be a foreman ofthe vise department at the time of • their closing. Of late years he has been employed by the MorrowScrew and Nut Company while health permitted. There were seven children born to the couple, six of whom are still living: Herbert J-, of Toronto, artistwith the Canada Decalcomania Company Ltd.; Alex. H., ex-mayor of Ingersoll; Mra J. S. Jones, (Nel­lie), Toronto; Mrs. Fred Woodless, (Kathleen) Stratford; Harry C. and Carl F., Ingersoll. There are ninegrandchildren and three great­ grandchildren. The pupils of rhe Sacred Heart School presented a fine Christmasconcert in the parish hall on Mon­ day evening. The first part of theprogram consisted of a chorus by the junior pupils; playlet, GradeVIII; chorus, senior pupils; "Mother Goose,” junior pupils; "VictoryDrill, intermediate boys; "Christ­ mas Candles,” junior pupils.A two-act comedy, “Camouflage,” was splendidly given fey a group ofsenior pupils. Those taking part were Patricia Desmond, Elaine Mor-risen, Jean Steele, Billie Warden, Patricia Nadalin, Joan Parker, MaryDuffy, Elizabeth ScaDy, Ralph Wil­liams, William Kirwin. .At the close there was a lovelycrib scene with singing by the seniorgirls. Brrry (Lnristmas To Our Readers and Friends NORTH OXFORD COUNCIL From St Paul’s Sunday School Held Christmas Concert The annual Sunday School Christ­mas entertainment was given by pupils of the St, Paul’s Presbyterian school on Friday evening and wasgreatly enjoyed by the large number present. A number by the beginners" de­partment was followed by recitations by Roy Martinell and Mildred Flem­ ing; song by Miss Johnson's class;a Christmas acrostic by Miss Mc­ Kay's Class; piano solos, Bobby Watmough, Jim Harris; dialogues, Miss Simpson’s class, Misa Beattie’sclass; dance, Sally Fleet; number, Mias M. Shoults’ class; duet, Frank Beemer and John Hutson; shadowplay, Mrs. McHardy’s class; song, Nona Parsons; motion song, Mr*. Wilker's class; song, Nora Clark andJMr«. Parkhill’s class; versos, "Ans- jwering His Prayer,” Miss IL Nagle’s 'Jlass; play and verses, Mrs. N. Wil­son’s class; drill, "Shine Little Candle,” Mrs. G. Pittock’s class. The accompanists for the evening were Mrs. O. B. Moffat. Mrs. M.Simpson, Mrs. J. Fleet, Mrs. J. Gif­ fen. At the close Santa made his ap­pearance and distributed candy and oranges. Patrick Williams Passes In 86th Year A former resident of Ingersoll, in, the person of Patrick Williams, pass­ed away in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Wednesday morning.December 16th. after a two weeks’ illnesa. Mr. Williams was bom inNorwich and fanned in that district for many years. He spent 40 year*in the Canadian West and returned to Norwich to continue farming untilabout five years ago. He then cameto Ingersoll for two years and then on to London for two year*. The late Mr. Williams 4rho Was in his 86th year, was a valued memberof the Church of the Sacred Heart, and of the Holy Name Society. Hisnephew, John William* and his nieces. Mrs. Gordon Warden andMr*. William McDermott, all live in Ingeraoll. The funeral was held from thePreatoii T. Walker Funeral Home, on Friday morning at 8-15 to theChurch of the Sacred Heart for ser­ vice at 8.30. which was conductedby Rev. A. Fuerth. The attendance of many friends and the large num­ber of maw cards were proof of the respect and esteem in whichMW Williams wu beldl The final meeting of the North Oxford Council for the year 1942 was held on December 16th, at 10 a.m., with the following members in attendance: Reeve, Arthur Rich­ ardson, Councillors John Baigent, J,. Winston Nichols and Ernest Sandick. The minutes of the meeting held December "th, were adopted as read. Communications were received from the following: The Wartime Prices and Trade Board Wood Fuel Administration, regarding the possibility of serious shortages of wood, occurring in the winter season of 1943-44. A state­ ment of the situation in North Ox­ ford is being requested. Department of Municipal Affairs, drawing attention to Section 57A of The Assessment Act, as enacted by Section 4, Chapter 34, Status of Ontario, 1942. The purpose of the amendment is to require the assessor to assess properties which ere no longer entitled to exemption since the return of his assessment roll and buildings which have be­ come erected since the return of the roll. T. S. Caldwell, District Engineer oj^Municipal Roads, stating that the^Government Subsidy wil be eligible on a net total expenditure for 1942of $45.00. Robert A. Brown, School Attend­ ance Officer enclosing his annual report. Mrs. W. J. Golding, Acting Secre­ tary Admiral McDo/gall Chapter, LO.D.E., acknowledging with thanks the donation of $35 for war pur­ poses. This was one-quarter of the proceeds of the metal salvage re­ ceipts. Messrs. H. Edwards, J. K. Martin and Amos Reeves, extending thanks for the grant of $50 toward the cost of re-decorating the Beachville Hall. Craig McKay, Clerk of the Peace, enclosing account of $8 for services rendered in certifying eight copies of the revised Voters’ List. The Canadian Surety Company enclosing Continuation Certificate of treasurer’s bond. Department «f Agriculture, re ap­ pointing a representative to act on the Board of Directors. Collector Fred McDermott report­ ed on outstanding taxes as follows; For 1942, $978.89; 1941, $247.88. The collector’s time was extended. His salary, commission on arrears collected, exchange and postage amounting to $80.13, were ordered paid. The report of the School Attend­ ance Officer was 'considered very gratifying as there were no com­ plaints. A by-law for the purpose of ap- (Continued on page 5) Beautiful Patriotic Quilt Displayed in Ingersoll PUBLISHER AND STAFF CHRISTMAS MEETBIGSENIOR MUSIC CLUB Christmas meeting of the ■ krtrrv. Norwich, where the *er-wa* taken by Rev J. UdKoorfcr. The bearer, were Phil Ht» Kirwin, Thoma* Morri .on, John William., William McDermott. Gor­don Warden and Dr H. G. Furion*. The window of the Public Utilities office has been a very interestingand beautiful spot in our community for the past week, for there, “tohuman view displayed;" hangs alovely patriotic quilt, viewed and ad­ mired by the crowd during Christmasweek. This work of art was createdby members of Group Four of the Women’s Association of Trinity Uni­ted Church. Mrs. Andrew Mitchell and Mr*. J. W. Hagan were conven­ers of the work. The artist who de­signed the pattern of Trinity Church, which adorns the centre ofthe quilt, is Maurice Thornton. The written names, which were after­ward* worked into the quilt, weredone by H. I. Stewart, The church design is surrounded by maple leave*all filled in with name-. There are name* of 71 boy* on active service,belonging to Trinity Church. Thereis a total of 658 name* on the quilt, over 250 of which were workedby Mrs. Andrew Mitchell. We offer throe ardently patrioticladles our congratulation* and hope they will realize a good price for 1their labor. The proceed* of the sale »«r aariatant*. Mr*. Magee, of the qtnlt will bo donated to war J Tune and Mr*. D. A.work. I Bonesteel. The Senior Music Club was held at the beautiful home of Mrs. Harold Wil­ son, Oxford street, on Wednesday afternoon, with twenty-one members and three visitors present Attractive decorations gave the living-room a true spirit of Christ­ mas. On entering the home the strains of Christmas carols were heard in the distance. The president Mrs. J. D. Magee, conducted the meeting which opened with the singing of “O Canada”, with Mrs. D. A. Bonesteel at the piano. The members then sang the carols, "Joy to the World” and "O Little Town of Bethlehem.” Routine business was disposed of and a short report of the W’artime Prices and Trade Board meeting held here re­ cently was given by the club’s rep­ resentative, Mrs. E. J. Chisholm. Plans were made for a special meet­ ing at which guest artiste from out of town will present the entire program.. The remainder of the program was as follows: Vocal solos— "The Angels’ Glory Song" — (Harry Rowe Shelley) “There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Field’’....(Frank La Forge) Mrs. Harold Uren Accompanist, Mrs. E. Bartley Piano solos— "Rhapsody” ....................... ( “A Uttle Music Box”.......... Mrs. Alan Horton Carols by the club— "iSilent Night” ...................... “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”....,.., Two numbers from “The Messiah" were sung by the club members, with Mrs. P. T. Walker and Mrs. Harold Wilson leading, with Mrs. E. "Washington at the piano. They were: "He Shall Feed His Flock” and “Come Unto Me” .-.............................. Vocal solo— “Christmas Song....(Adolphe Adam) Mrs. H. G. Furlong Accompanist, Mrs. Bonesteel Piano solo— "Kamennoi-Oatrow”......(Rubenstein) Mrs. E. Washington Vocal duets— "The Path of Light" and “A Gift” From the cantata, “A King is Given.” Mrs. V. Brooks and Edith Leigh Mrs. D. A. Bonesteel, accompanist Reading— “The Night Before Christmas” by Dora M. Harrison, to introduce the novelty number, “Toy Symphony" (Haydn). This number, which was exceptionally well given and which brought rounds of applause and much appreciation from the audi­ ence, was a splendid feature of the program. It was led by Mrs. Alan Horton and the players were Mrs. E. Bartley, piano; Mrs. J. Giffen, xylophone; Mrs. E. J. Chisholm, bells and rattle*; Mrs, Allin Deacon, nightingale and triangle; Mrs. Har­ old Wilson, nightingale, cuckoo and quail; Miss Don M. Hairlaon, drums and jay. Mrs. Mohr very graciously thanked the hostess for her kind hospitality in offering the use of her home for the Christmas meeting. The program closed with th* sing­ in* of the Nation Anthem and he- ST. JAMES’CHOIRS PRESENTED SACREDCANTATA SUNDAY (Brahms) On Sunday evening, after even­song, the choirs of St. James’ Angli­ can Church, under the very ableleadership of Charles Walker, or­ ganist; Mrs. Vincent Wilson, suc­cessful leader of the junior choir, and Miss Ada Cook, leader of theintermediate choir, which is, under her splendid direction, making greatstrides, presented an excellent cantata. The story of the Nativity, drama-tized and harmonized by Valeria R. Lehman and Huth Dale, entitled,"A King is Given,” <was presented by the adult choir in their usualexcellent rendering of these delight­ ful pageants. The costumes werebeautiful in their variety of colour,fitting in exquisitely with the lovely music and pathos of the scenes en­acted. There can be no more beauti­ ful scene or story than the one pre­sented by the Christ Child, and it is our humble privilege to re-enact thescene year by year with grateful hearts. This true spirit of the realmeaning of Christines was manifest throughout the cantata. The rector, Rev. H. E. Merifield,opened the cantata with his introduc­ tion. The following is a cast of thecharacters: The Reader ..................Miss Ada Cook Role of Virgin Mother— Mr*. Harold WilsonJoseph, also Prophet Isaiah— Edwin LongDual roles of Shepherds and WiseMen—Harold Smith, Harold Wil­ son, William Lambert.The Angel with the Spoken Mes­ sage—Miss Edith Wilson.Angels and Singers of the Holy Land —Members of the adult choir.Song of the Children of Bethlehem— Members of the Junior and Inter­mediate Choirs. Words of prophecy and song,"Arise and Sing;” by the choir, was beautifully sung. This opened thecantata. Other numbers were: Solo, "Mary of Galilee,” Mrs. F. N.Horton and choir; quartette, "ToBethlehem," Misses Edith Wood, Winnifred Webb, Edith Leigh, Mrs,O. Lee, and choir; solo, "Only a Cave,” Edwin Long and choir; solo,"The Angel Song," Mi*. Victor Brooks and choir; solos, "GoldenStar of Glory,” Mrs, William Hills, Mrs. E. A. Wilson and choir; solo,“Go Humble Shepherds," Misa Win­nifred Webb and choir; chorus, “A Song of Praise,” the choir; duet, "AMother’s Prayer,” Mrs. B. F. Holmes and Miss Edith Leigh; solo, "Thi*Little Child," Miss Edith Wood and choir; recitatia, "And the Shep­herds Returned,” Edwin Long: chorus, "The Children of Bethle­hem," junior and intermediate choirs, with Helen Matthew* and MurielSmith as soloists; “The Magi,” solo parts by Mrs. George Earl, Miss Win­nifred Webb, trio by the Misses Mar­garet Taylor. Doris Cussons, Grace Johnston and the choir; duet, “AGift,” Mr*. V. Brooks and Mia* Edith Leigh; solo. "Silent Night ofGlory,” Miss Marion Jackson and choir; closing chorus, "Sing for Joy,"the choir. Mrs, G. Manzer and Miss Helen Houghton alio contributedsplendidly to the chorus work.William Garratt very capably took charge of the lighting. And thus endad a truly resplen­dent Christmas Cantata, and weshall all be looking forward to an equally magnificent performanceagain nex» Christmas. JEAN F. BOWLBY BRIDE OF HAROLD BURTON Dorchester—In a charming cere­mony at Dorchester United Church on Monday afternoon with Rev. W.J. Taylor officiating, Jean Field Bowlby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Herman Bowlby of Dorchester, be­ came the bride of Harold Burton,Oxford Rifles, son of T. Burton andthe late Mrs. Burton of St. Thomas. Derwyn Jones was at the organ toplay th© bridal marches and also to play softly during the services.Ferns and white baby ’mums adorned the church and the guest pews weremarked by clusters of fern tied withsatin ribbon. The bride’s father gave her in marriage. Her lovelyfloor-length gown was designed witha full skirt of white double net mounted on satin, and fitted bodiceof lace, buttoned to the waist. The long sleeves were frilled at thewrist and a frill outliqad the sweet­heart neckline. - The ~ffitee-quaftcr veil was held under a Juliet cap oflace and net. The bride wore silver sandals and her only ornament wasthe groom’s gift, a necklet of pears. Red roses and bouvardia nettled inwhite satin ruche and tied withsatin ribbons, formed the bridal bou­ quet in colonial design: Mrs. Robert Edgar of London, was matron of honor, w/aring a laceand net floor-length gown in be­coming maize tone, adorned with tiny mauve velvet brfws. Her haloheaddress was of maHc baby ’mums,and she wore lace.mitts and satin sandals. A gold lodket and braceletwere worn and cafhations tied with ribbons, were carried in a colonialbouquet. Robert Edgar was best manand the bride's frothers, Kenneth and Donald powjby acted as ushers. The receptioi was held at the home of the Iriflo’s parents, whereMrs. Bowlby rvteived in a sky blue crepe gown la street length withembroidery of navy and silver thread and corsage of pink roses. Fortyguests were welcomed.. Buffet re­freshments were served from a table attractive with bud vases of rosesand ivory tapers. Mr. and Mrs. Burton left to spendtheir honeymoon in Toronto, thebride going away in a fine grain wool gown in green with naturalcamel’s hair top coat and brown ac­ cessories. A corsage of roses wasworn. Those who entertained for thebride prior to her wedding were Mrs. Robert Edgar, who was assisted byher mother, Mrs. George Gray, Miss Helen White and business associates. T. Hawes, Winner of Legion Draw The fowl bingo, sponsored by Ing­ ersoll Branch No. 119 of the Can­ adian Legion, and held in the Legion Hall on Friday evening, was a real success. The draw for the lucky tickets on the dressed hog was made during the evening. Mr. T. Hawes, 15 Thames street, holder of ticket number 100, was the winner of the dressed hog. Second prize, a baby’s stroller, went to Aubrey Huntley, Ingersoll, with ticket number 458. Third prize, a ■Christmas cake, was won by C. E. Luno, with ticket num­ ber 654. The tickets were drawn by a little girl from the audience. A commercial traveller was on the crowded platform of a railway sta­ tion during a raid. A bomb wai heard whistling near. All the passen­ gers “got down to it” like lightning, or rather all except one. When the traveller picked himself up and dusted himself off he noticed a young woman standing holding a bun in one hand and a cup of railway tea in the other. He reproved her. “You Well," she answered. Indignantly, Christmas Concert Held At West Oxford West Oxford United Church was the scene of a very happy and. en­ joyable Christmas concert on Wed­ nesday evening. Parents and children from the community crowded the church and basement in their festiv­ ities, everyone entering into the celebration of the Christian festival with enthusiasm. Mr. Harry Ruckle, the Sunday School superintendent, extended a hearty welcome to ail present and turned the program over to Rev. R. B. Cumming as chairman. Two Christmas carols were sung by the entire school. Recitations were given by Edith Ruckle, Eileen Har­ ris, Margaret Caffyn, Carl Haycock, Kenneth Whatley, Dorothy Caffyn, Helen “Heeney, Gerald Heeney, and Merle Harvey. Drills, dialogue* and a sacred cantata followed, all of which were excellently performed and deightfully appreciated. Mrs. Mildred Batten, Reta and Ruth Ruckle were accompanists. Mr. Rus­ sell Currie, the assistant superinten­ dent. expressed the thanks of the audience to all who took part in the program, especially to the two teach­ ers at Centreville and Piper’s, Miss Alice Oldridge and Mis* Kathleen Budd. Santa in the person of Elmer Heeney did not fail to arrive on time with a pack well laden with gifte for all, much to the consternation and merriment of the children. It was re­ ported that eighteen Christmas boxes had been sent from the community to soldiers overseas and in Canada. Acknowledgment was given of the I substantial contributions to the committee on soldier’s boxes by the Wert Oxford Municipal Council from the sale of salvage material. Army Home League Held Regular Meeting PRICE BOARD FACTS OF WARTIME INTEREST Your questions will be answered by the Women’* Regional Advisory Committee to the Consumer Branch, Wartime Prices and Trade Board and should be sent to 291 Dundas Street, London.• • • Q.—In having home parcels sent up to the house the other day, I forgot one small item. My merchant said regulations did not permit him to make a second trip to bring the parcel. Does the “one delivery a day" rule apply at the Christmas season? A.—Retailers are not allowed more than one delivery a day at any season of the year. Shoppers have co-operated splendidly in carrying their own parcels, realizing that they are making a real contribution to conservation.* • * • Q.—We plan to bring several of our ungraded milk-fed chickens to the New Year market. Could you tell me what we should charge? A.—Ungraded milk-fed chickens have a retail ceiling price of 37c per pound.• • • Q.—If there is a reduction of 10c a pound on tea which formerly cost 80c, how much should I pay for four ounces? A.—Four ounce* will cost you 19c and two ounces 10c. In pur­ chasing smaller quantities of almost any commodity, the price is higher to allow for extra packaging costa. Q.—Do chairmen of local ration boards receive a salary? A.—No. 500 chairmen of Local ration boards throughout Canada are serving the citizens in their community without any remunera­ tion. Q.—If I have not rented a room previously, what rent may I charge? A.—The rental you charge should be in line with the rates generally prevailing in your locality for simi­ lar accommodation on October 11, 1941. However, all rentals for houses, apartments and rooms are subject to rental control in regard to maxi­ mum rent and if the rent you charge is later considered by your local ren­ tals committee to be excessive, you would be required to reduce it, Port Office Hours For Christmas Day The following hour* will be ob­ served at the Ingeraoll Pb«t Office on Christmas Day, Friday, December25th, 1942: General Delivery, Stamp Wicket,Registration and Money Order De­ partment will be open from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Mails will be receivedand despatched as uiual. The Rural Mails will not be delivered on thisday. Also, there will be no Street Letter Box collection* made on this day.The last mails will close at 6 p.m. The front doors of the post Office will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.BOXING DAY The post office wicket* will beopen ths u<ual hour* and General Delivery and Stomp Wicket will dote at 6.30 p.m. The office will not beopen in the evening. AUGUSTINE MORELLO CLAIMED BY DEATH Augustine Morello passed awayquietly at his home on Thames street south on Friday morning, in his 85th year. He had not long to .wait be­fore joining his beloved wife who died less than two month* ago. Hewas a good citizen and a splendid neighbour and was much respected by his friends and customers in Ing­ersoll where he had lived and kept a grocery and fruit store for over 44years. His gift for growing veget­ ables was widely known. He waa oneof the favored ones who possess "green fingers,” everything seemedto grow that he planted. He had aready wit and a genial soul and was much appreciated by those in thevicinity in which he lived. Mr. Morello was bom in Termini,Sicily, and came to Canada about49 years ago. At first he was en- gaged in business in Toronto andsome years later came to Ingersoll where he opened hi* fruit store.While his health permitted be was very attentive to his business, m:.V.ing a real success of his life in thiscountry. He was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart. He andMrs. Morello celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1939. He is survived by two sons, Joseph and Gus, Ingersoll; two daughters,Mrs. Bert Amato, Toronto; Jenny at home and eight grandchildren. The funeral took place on Mondaymorning at eight o’clock, from the Fred S. Newman Funeral Home tothe Sacred Heart Church for requiem mass at 8.30, conducted by Rev.Father A. Fuerth. There were many floral tributes and mass cards testify­ing to the high esteem in which de­ ceased was held. Interment wasmade in the Sacred Heart Cemetery,the bearers being Bert Amato, Joseph Guiffre, Gus Guiffre, ReginaldTodd, Thos. Morrison and Jamro N.Henderson. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. H. Matthews and daughter*, wish to express to Mr. and Mr*. W. Meatherall, Mr. and Ml*. Geo. Suth­ erland and Mr. Dallas Sothertand, their sincere thank/ for, and appre­ ciation of very gS-at kindness and help in time of trouble and bereave­ ment, Also Rav. T. G. Huseer andthose who toalc part in the funeral service, and to those who conveyed their sympathy by flower* or card. FOR SALE Team gray mares, 6 »n<57 years, 3100 lbs. A. Mudford, Vjfo Street, Till­sonburg. FOR SALE 1931 Model A For<| TruCk with dual wheels and dump brtx, and 1942license plates, h.good runningorder. Apply Whiter BWnptcn, Putnam, Ontario, or Phot* 11W2. PARISIAN LAUNbRY DRY CLEANERS AND DYERS.Family Washing 5o lb. Pick-op and delivery, Monday, Wednes­day and Friday. S. M. Douglas A Son*, Phone W. WE PAY CASHr eaw ineWhaadiM foe—Used Furniture, Mtovea, SawingMachine*, Pbon*grapha,—S. M.Douglas d: Sous. King street east.rj10,?*.,84 — ^>n»Hure, Stoves, Wall Paper, Paint, Floor Cover­ings, Blankets, Dishes. WANTED TO BUYFeathen, feather bed* of all des­ cription*. Highest price* paid.Send particulars t* Queen City f^.ather«C<”nM Py' 23 BaldwinStreet, Toronto, WALKER FUNERAL HOME M KING STREET WtST Phone*: Pboaae-B8-304 86-304 Prerton T. Walker INSIST ON - • Wilson's Dairy QUALITY PRODUCTS Phone 32 fragersoll ST O RAGE FOR FURNITURE — CALL — P. T. w Xl ker The Home Longue of the SalvationArmy held its regular meeting atthe Army Citadel. Mr*. E. Near**waa leader and also contributed a lovely vocal solo. ■ Christmas CarolThe prayer period was taken by Mrs. F. Uncer and the Bible readingby Mrs, Arthur Jordan. The monthlyeroding was given by Mrs R- Wil­ son. Poems were given by Mrs. WAppleby. Mr*. F. J. Appleby and Mro. W Dowds. At the close of the program re­freshment* were served The next nesting will be held on January 7th.We wish the Amy every success inthe New Year Standing at his post by the canal bank in the hush of Christmas night, the Home Guard heard someone ap­ proaching. Waiting until he thought the newcomer was near enough, hechallenged: “Halt! Who gees there?” ■“Friend 1" came th* prompt reply ip a "wen-oiled" vote*. “Advance and be recognised,'' he ordered. From the darkness cam* the angry retort: “What do yes think I am—a blooming deck- I’m on the other•Me! FRED S. NEWMAN FU!«M HOME Page 2 . THE INGERSOLL TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, DEC. 24? 1942Looking Back 25 YeanFrom the FilesThe Oxford Tribune,Ineersoll, Canada, Thursday. December 27 th, 1917 Select Rink* For Seldon Trophy At the curling club rooms last evening, 16 Yinks were selected to enter competition for the Seldon Trophy. The rinks are as follows: C. W. Riley, Jr., P. Mayberry, J. Colquhoun, Dr. Rogers, C. H. Sum* a er, skip. J. H. Thomas, R. Pemberton, E. F. Waterhouse, 0. E. Robinson, skip. A. B. Hughson, H. McNiven, Dr. Orr, G. F. Walley, skip. Thoa. Waterhouse, Thos. Seldon, G. Laing. T. Taylor, W. J. Peters, •lap. R. J. Johnson, A. Mitchell, W. H. Yorke, J. E. Hargan, W. E. Cragg, skip. J. Richardson, A. Tuttle, G. D. Beck, A. N. Allison, M. J. Cumiskey, skip. V. Dunn, G. S. Thompson, H. P. Stonocnan, Ed. Lee, W. H. Beatty, skip. Dr. Murray, J. Fotheringham. E. H. Hugill, T. C. Hamill, C. Rogers, skip. C. White. G. E. Hesseneaur. Geo, Herdman, J. Fairbairn, H, C. Wil* son. skip. W. L. Hester, T. R. Mayberry, C. E. Cook, R. Warren, J. K. Brooka,skip.€. C. L. Wilson, A. Macaulay,Jas. Henderson, R. D. Ramsay, H.Avery, skip.F. 0. Rogers, D. G. Cuthbertson, W. T. Carthrew, A. T. Lowe, G. C. Ellis, skip. F. W. Staples, E. A. Wilson, R. Hamilton, W. J. Elliott, J. Lee, skip. W. H. Tees, W. H. Sutherland, A. E. Wilson, G. M. McKay, skip. B. McDougall, M. Montgomery, G. W. Wood, W. R. Veale, skip. S. G. Zurbrigg, T. iLondartin, P. Yale, Jas. Stalker, W. K. Watter- worth, skip.• • • • Social and Personal Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webb of Hamilton, were the guests of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Webb on Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. A. G. Murray and Miss Fern Trump spent Christmas in Woodstock. Misses Hazel and Helen Kirwin of “The Pines”, Chatham, are spen­ ding their vacation at their homes in town. H. W. Clark of St. Catharines, spent Christmas Day with his family, Oxford street. Miss Marjorie Canfield of Toronto, is spending the week in town with her father. Dr. Canfield. Miss Eleanor McKay, a student at Branksome Hall, Ross McKay and Allan Boles, of St. Andrew's College,Toronto, are spending their holidaysat their homes here.Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Noxon andMiss Marian Noxon of Toronto, arespending the Yuletide season at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Watt of Chatham, and Stephen Richardson of Tilbury, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Veale. Clayton Lynch of Windsor, spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Lynch, William street.. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. Adair of Buffalo, and Messrs. John and Edwin Adair of Toronto, were Christmas visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Ackert, William street Clarke Rosa of Toronto, is spend­ ing the Christmas holidays at the home of his father, H. C. Ross. Mr. and Mrs. Jack MacKay and daughter, Margaret and Mr. and Mrs. B. McGhee and family of Wood- stock, spent Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Stanley Bowman. Miss Lillian Pearson of Toronto, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Pearson. Vincent Wilson of the Navy Corps, Halifax, spent Christmas at his home here. Miss Bella Sutherland of Toronto, is a Christmas visitor at her home, Thames street north. Mrs. Thos. A. Gibson of Toronto, was a Christmas visitor at Bonnie Brae. Dr. J. M. Rogers left on Monday per Canadian Pacific Railway for HUSBAND: Gosh, Lucy, my shirts have a brand-new look this week. How did you do it? WFfc Easy as pie! I just put a touch1, of Sunlight Soap at theritre-dirty spots Then, when I washed the clothe* tny usual way, Sunlight** “extra •oapinem” just cased out the dirt and grease. HUSBAND: Great stuff! No "half washed” look about the clothe* thi* week-MOk K w th in i is so much brighter now that I use the easy Sunlight method of washing, Grimy wwk clothes come spotlessly dean in no time, without hard rubbing, either) And Sunlightit «// pun soap—that's why it'sso kind to my hands, too. Grand For Dishes Ladies! You'll say Sunlight is just as wonderful fm ipttdier, easier dishwashingand ah cleaning Fairly melts away gyease. And Sunlight goes a long, long way even in hardest water. the scene of the Halifax disaster, where he will do hospital relief work. Miss Jean Gall of the Faculty of Education, Toronto, is home for over the holidays. s Arthur C, Cragg and son Willie, of St. Paul, are visiting the old town during Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hall and Mrs. Hull spent Christmas with Mrs. Bain in Woodstock. Moulton Partlo of the Dental College, Toronto, is spending his vacation with his mother. John Ridley of St. Thomas, has returned home after visiting friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Beck of Hamilton, are guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs.. Geo. Beck, during Christmas holiday*. Fred Wilford of Montreal, spent Christmas at the home of his parents. Jack Fleischer is spending Christ­ mas with his parents here. Miss Martha Healy of Hamilton, is the guest of her parents, over the Christmas holidays. Mr. and Mrs. John Lee and family spent Christmas the guests of Woodstock friends. Miss Dorothy Thomas is spending the Christmas holidays with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs.. J. H. Thomas, King street west “Toot" Mann of the Mounted Rifles, Toronto, is renewing acquain­ tances in the old home town. Banner Mr. Charlie and Moses Dundas had a very successful wood bee re­ cently. Mr. Roy Gordon is spending his, holictays in Detroit. The election passed off very quiet­ ly, no black eye* recorded. We are pleased to hear that George Elliott has arrived safely. Deraham Centra Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Prouse of Ing­ ersoll, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. IJrouse last Friday. Mr. Lloyd Hunsley and Miss Pearl Brook were married last Wednesday. Mr. Robert Bigham visited friend* in Ingersoll last week. Thos. King held a successful shoot­ ing match last Friday. Mount Elgin Miss Hazel Smith spent the week­ end with relatives at Ingersoll. Mrs. 'Kiah Clarke, Mr*. E. Wade, and Mrs. A. C. Young spent Thurs­ day and Friday with friends in the village and attended the Metho­ dist Christmas tree on Friday last. Douglas Hoover of Burgessville, is visiting al the home of his uncle,' Mr. John Morrjaon. Mis* Jean Bodwell of Ingersoll, spent a few days last week at the home of her grandfather, R. Smith. Mrs. John Butler of Beachville, is the guest of Mrs. D. L. Phillip*. Mrs. H. P. Sbdttleworth and daughler, Doris, have’ returned home after spending a month with relatives in Toronto. Mrs. T. George and son Jack of London, are visiting the former'* daughter, Mrs, Bruce Taylor, WEST OXFORD COUNCILThe municipal council of theTownship of West Oxford met inthe Township Hall, Beachville, on Doeember IS th, with the members all present. The minute* of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The following communications were received: From M. W. Wes- brook, accepting the appointment as auditor; from W. Pearl Frizelle, secretary of Bonds’ U.F.W.O., re­ questing a share of she money de­ rived from the salvage; from Mabel Budd, notifying of her inability to act as Poll Clerk; from the fuel ad­ ministrator drawing attention to the Shortage of fuel wood and urg­ ing the council to take steps to re­ lieve the situation; from the Depart­ ment of Health, notifying of the admission of a patient to the Ontario Hospital at 'London; from the Dis­ trict Engineer of Municipal Roads, informing the council that the amount on which the Government will pay subsidy had been increased to 14500.00; and from the Depart­ ment of Municipal Affairs, drawing the attention of the assessor to sec­ tion 4, chapter 34, Statutes of On­ tario, 1942, by which exemptions that cease, or buildings which have been erected, after the return of the Roll, should be added to the Roll and taxed in proportion to the time after the assessment is made. Philip Manuel, School Attendance Officer, submitted his report, which was accepted as read. Charles A. Williams presented / I SOS A COMMITS WASHING JOB SUNLIGHT Verve beyle Elwood Mitchell preached in St. Andrew'* Church on Sunday last. Large family parties were held on Christmas day at th* home* erf Mr. •nd Mrs. Washington Summons and Mr. and Mr*. Judson Haycock. Miss Kennedy b spending a few day* at her home in Guelph. Payment Vouchers Nos. 13 of theTownship amounting to *326.10 andNo. 7 of the Village which werepassed and authorised paid.By-law No. 859 was amended by appointing George McNeal as Poll Clerk in place of Mabel Budd. The following requisitions, allow­ ances, salaries and accounts were passed and ordered paid: E. J. Whatley, S. S. No. 1, *1006.86; G. M. NancekiveU, S. S. No. 2, *1439.61; Elizabeth Hacker, S. S. No. 3, 31885.21; Roy Warren, S. S. No. 4, *2339.19; A. E Meatherall, S. S. No. 6, *1021j54; Arthur Ed­ wards, S. S. No. 7, *1685.55; Charles A. Williams, S. S. No. 8, *1057.26; Carl B. Heeney, S. S iNo/9, 3898.24; Leo Murtha, Woodstock Separate, *58.58; L. P. Desmond, Ingersoll Separate, *161.68; L. K. Coles, County, *13604.54; Basil Wilson, 6 sessions and allowance, *68.00; Chas. M. Swartz, 6 sessions and al­ lowance, *53.00; Fred €. Shelton, 6 sessions and allowance, *53.00; W. B. Blancher, 4 sessions and allow­ ance, *47.00; J. G. Masson, 5 sess­ ions and allowance, *50.00; Philip Manuel, School Attendance Officer*25.00; Ernest Lowes, Weed fn^ect- or, *35.00; B. B. Richardson, part salary as collector, *100.00; F. J. Curry, salary and account, *313.75; J. C. Smith, care of hall and lighting account, *26.71; North Norwich Telephone System, accounts on Roll, *134.17; Hydro Electric Power Com­ mission, account on roll, *18.00; Jas. K. Marton, floor and paint for Township Hall, *209.09; and Fred Ackert, wood for hall, *9.50.Council adtfourned to meet atthe Township Hall, on Dec. 28, 1942.F. J. CURRY, Clerk. Robert G. Gordon Is Laid To Rest The funeral of Robert G. Gordon was held from the residence, Lot 1,Concession 4, North Oxford, Thurs­ day afternoon, at 3 o'clock, to theBanner Cemetery. The funeral was largely attended and many flowers represented the sympathy and esteemof his friend*.The service was conducted byRev. T. G. Husser of Putnam. Mrs.Albert Harris, accompanied thehymns. The Odd Fellows’ service wasconducted at the house with P.D.D.G.M. Bro. Elmer Knox of Thamesford Lodge, in charge. Mr. Gordon hadbeen a member of the Thamesford Lodge for more than 50 years. Mem­bers of the lodge acted as flower bearers. The pall ibeerers wereCharles Waring, Arthur Richardson,Milton Bobier, Frank Armstrong, Wellington Clendenning and ThomasLeslie. THE STAFF OF YOUR Dominion Store Takes Pleasure in Wishing YOU and YOURS A Very MERRY CHRISTMAS and z A Happy and Victorious NEW YEAR DOMINION STORES LIMITED Ottawa, December 21, 1942 EFFECTIVE NOW Th e ration is one-half pound of bu tter p er person , per w eek. On and after December 21st It Is unlawful to sell or buy butter at retail without the aurrender of the proper coupon*. Brown coupon*, No*. 1 to 11, “Spare ‘C’*’ Ration Book Number 1 now in the hand* public, are to be need for thi* purpose. Each Brown coupon, No*. 1 to 11, “Spare lC M entitle* the holder to buy one week** supply. Only |o o of the Brown coupon*, Nos. 1 to 11 “Spare *C*n can bo used for the purchase of butter. Each coupon becomes good on a definite date and expire* on a definite date . . , and can be used only within it* prescribed period, as given below. The system for butter is different from that apply­ ing to Sugar, Coffee and Tea, where coupons have no specified expiry date. D ates W hei B atter Coupons B ecom e Useable — and Expire fizz Good far Parehmo Nat Caad farb**laalM —Fardhass After 1 December 21 January 3 2 December 28 January 3 3 and 4 January 4 January 17 5 and 8 Jaanary 18 January 31 / 7 and 8 February 1 February 14 9 and 10 February 15 February 28 J 11 March I March 14 NOTE) Brown Coupon N*. 2, “Spire *C ** will be good for use only during a 7-day period—December 28 to January 3. Brown Coupons No*. 1, and 3 to 11, “Spar* ‘C **. eaa be used within 2-week period*. Coupons for butter, like those for Sugar, Coffee and tea (the red and green coupon*) must be detached by, or fa* the presence of any seller of butter or his employee. If desired, consumer* may lodge their hotter coupon sheets with their retailer*, so that the latter may detach the required coupon* when delivering. Tem porary Ration Cards AH Brown Coupons on Temporary Ration Cards Issued to members of the armed forces on leave, visitors to Canada, etc., are good after December 21. Batter Holdings Exceeding More Than One Pound per Person Must Be Reported and Consumer* or uoo-registered boarding house* having in their possession the equivalent of more than one pound of butter for each person In the household, mu*| before January 3, 1943, report their holdings to the nearest office of this Board. They must forward with their reports the number of butter coupon* representing their butler holdings. If the qnan- Coupons Surrendered tlty of butter In possession of such- persons represent* more than the eleven brawn coupons in Ration Book No. 1, which will be good for butter, they most In their reports undertake to detach from future ration books, additional butter coupons equal to th* remainder of the surplus. Special Notice to Reta ilers On and after December 28. retailer, must establish their right to purchase new supplies of butter from their supplier* by turning over to the supplier currently valid ration coupon* equivalent to the poundage of butter ordered from the supplier*. THE W ARTIME PRICES AMD TRADE BOARD•R IW ■— T BEBK ABE HEAVY PENALTIES t-OK HR EARING T HESE R E G U L A T IO NS THE INGERSOLL TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 1942 Page3THAMESFORDCongratulations to Mr. and Mrs.Harry Cole on the arrival of a son.A large crowd gathered in the Orange Hall on Friday evening to do honour to Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Hos- sack who werp recently married. Mr. W. J. Weir acted as chairman over a splendid programme. Vocal duets by Miss Jean McGee and Miss Annabel McKay, also the Misses Young and Brown, Accompanied byMrs. G. G. Hogg, were much enjoyed.Messrs. Oliver and Dundas accom­ panied by Miss Mabel Oliver, provid­ed old, time music. Guitar music wascapably rendered by Miss Butter­ worth and Mr. feutterworth. Im­promptu speeches were given by Mr. Stockman, Mr. Kerr and Mr. Mc-McKay. Sir. and Mrs. Alex. Hossack wtere called to the platform and Mr. Pounds read a well-worded addressand Mr. Snetsfnger and Mr.. Mit­ chel! presented them with a writingdesk and a book shelf. Alex, made asuitable reply. Mrs. Alex. Hossack, Sr., was then called to the platformand presented with a pair of glovesand a purse prior to leaving the farm to reside in the village. Shetoo, thanked her many friends and neighbours. Refreshments were ser­ved and dancing was enjoyed, musicbeing privided by Mr. Gordon Mc- SALFORDMrs. E. Cole of Hcnsall, is spen­ding a few weeks a guest at thehome of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Page.Rev. H. A. Edwards has tendered his resignation as pastor of the Sal­ford, Folden’s and Mount ElginBaptist Churches and will deliver his farewell message on Sundaynext at the regular service at 10 a.m. Rev. Edwards has accepteda call to the Baptist Church at Dres­den and will commence his work their the first Sunday in January. Marvin Bartram of Ingersoll, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr.and Mrs. Harry Bartram.. Pte. Fred Powell of Nova Scotia, was calling on numerous friends inthe community last .week. The W.C.T.U. was entertained for the December meeting at the homeof Mrs. R. B. Cumming on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Adelbert Haycock,evangelistic superintendent, conduct­ed the devotional exercises which opened with a hymn. The Scripturelesson and the devotional paper w$re read by Mrs. Haycock. Another hyjnnwas aung and Rev. R. B. Cummipg offered prayer. The president, Mre.H. A. Edwards, conducted the busi­ness when reports were received and adopted from the secretary andtreasurer. It was decided to have a pot luck dinner at the January WAJtTTMB TRAVEL TIP NO. 3 P L E A S E f f a Wax traffic makes heavy demands Ml railway *cecmmodaHc*a... now mor* 1 than «v*r, it la necessary to ccmUm the convenience of othorw. CANADIAN NATIONAL meeting to be held at the home ofMrs. Walter Wilson. Several itemsof business were discussed. At thiatime the members took the opportun­ity of expressing their regrets tothe president at her intended re­moval from the community and Mr*.J. C. Roberts read an address andMrs. Irene Fewstor, on behalf of the Union, presented Mrs. Edwards .witha pretty cross-atitch wall motto as a token of their esteem and appre­ciation of her work during hermembership with them. Mrs. Edwards graciously thanked the ladies fortheir lovely gift, and afterwards left some very helpful and appro­priate thoughts with the Union. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs.H. A. Edwards, after which all joined in singing, “God be with you till we meet again." Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Haycock, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Fewster and son,Bobby,of Ingersoll; Mr. and Mrs. Max Fewster and daughter, MaryMargaret of Mount Elgin, were guests on Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Page in honor of Mr. Page’seightieth birthday. Mr. Page received a number of cards and telephonemessage of congratulations for his birthday. The Baptist Church was the sceneOf a happy Christmas event on Wed­ nesday evening, when members ofthe church and Sunday School, andsome invited guests, enjoyed a pleas­ ant time together. A chicken supper,served in the school room, by the ladies, was a delightful social fea­ture After which all retired to the auditorium for the Christmas concertMr. Roy Barnett, superintendent of the Sunday School, introduced thefollowing numbers on the program:The opening number, “Joy to the World", was sung after which Rcv|I H. A. Edwards offered prayer. Gor­ don McMurray gave the “Welcome”recitation; Lome Groves sang a solo, "Three Cheers to the Lads ofThe Navy", Dorothy Bowman and Noreen Heeney played a piano duet.Helen Mitchell gave a recitation, s Eula Warren sang a solo, *iA WhiteChristmas,” a piano solo, “SilentNight,” was a pleasing number by Donna Wilson. The vocal duet,“School Days," by Barbara Bowman and Lome Groves with their effectivecostumes and gestures, was much en­joyed. The girls of the Cheerful Workers’ Class, favored with twoChristmas choruses, Billy Ranney gave a recitation, Marilyn and HelenMitchell sang, "Away in a Manger," Esther Warren rendered a piano solo,Terry Heeney gave a recitation and Rev. Edwards and £on, Charlie sanga Christmas number. Esther Warren,Mrs, Roy Barnett and Mrs. B. G. Jenvey were the piano accompan­ists for the evening. A very interest­ ing and impressive ceremony, per­formed during the program was the burning of the mortgage on thechurch building, which had beenmade possible by special efforts of three young men from the SundaySchool. Those taking part in the ceremony were Rev. H. A. Edwards,i pastor; Mrs. B. G. Jenvey, treasurer of the Building Fund; Mr. AlfredWarren, member of the BuildingCommittee; Messrs. Roy Warren and B. G. Jenvey, members of the Trus­tee Board, who burned the docu- menta and Mr. James Mead, mem­ber of the Deacons’ Board. Theaudience joined in singing, “PraiseGod from whom all blessings flow.”The prettily decorated Christmastree was unloaded of its many giftswhich included candy bags andbooks for members of the junior classes. The evening concluded withsinging, God Save The King. The teacher, Miss Doris Huntleyand pupils of S. S. No. 3, had a very successful Christmas concertat the school on' Friday evening.There was a large attendance of par­ ents and friends of the pupils pres­ ent to enjoy the splendid program.The officers for the Women’s As­ sociation of the United Church areas follows: President, Mrs. Earl Jen­vey; first vice-president, Mrs. Archie Gregg; second vice-president, Mrs.Bert Nancekivell; third vice-presi­ dent, Mrs. Clinton Gregg; secretary­treasurer, Mrs. George Nagle; pian­ ist, Mrs. Clinton Gregg; parsonagecommittee, Mrs. Clinton Gregg, Mrs. Archie Gregg, Mrs. A. N. Chambers;sewing committee, Mrs. W. H. Mc­ Beth, Mrs. G. I. Baskette, Mrs.Harry Banbury, Mrs. George Nutt, Mrs. G. R. Nagle, Mrs. J. C. Rob­erts, Mrs, Ernest Haycock; social committee, Mrs. Clinton Gregg, Mrs.Harley McBeth, Mrs. A. N. Cham­ bers, Miss Agnes Chambers; floralcommittee for church, Mrs. Percy Gill, Mrs. Cecil Wilson, Mrs. LeslieNancekivell; program committee, Mrs. Waiter Wilson. Mrs. R. B. Cum­ming, Mrs, R. R. Nancekivell. DORCHESTER The annual meeting of the Ladies’Guild of St. Peter’s Anglican Church was held at the home of Mrs. Schwabwith a good attendance. The officersfor 1943 are as follows: President, Mrs. B. Brooks; Vice-President, Mrs.Schwab, Secretary, Mrs. E. Wallia; Assistant secretary, Mrs. H. Dundas;Treasurer, Mrs. Leamen; Kitchen Committee, Mrs. R. Lee and Mrs.H. Rickard; Pianst, Mrs. D. Cafvert; Flower Committee, Misses DorisSmall, Jean Jelly and Herbert Hale; Rectory Committee, Mrs. Legmen andMrs T. Harris.. Mrs. J. Thornhill, the retiring president, thanked allthe members for their co-operation.At the close lunch wga served by the hostess and a social half hourenjoyed. The annual meeting of the Girls'W, A. of St. Peters' Anglican Churchwas held at the heme of Mrs. P. Hale. The new officers installed are:President, Jean Jelly; Vice-President, Audrey Brook*;. Secretary’, BettyThomas; Assistant Secretary, Paul­ ine Brooks; Treasurer, Helen Clen-denning. At the close lunch was ser­ved and a social half hour enjoyed. In honor of the 87th birthday ofMrs. Janet Oliver of Dorchester, a family birthday party was held atthe home of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Young, Cove Read, London, with Mr.and Mrs. John Oliver and Mr. and Mrs. M. Cassidy and daughters.Eleanor and Janet of Ingersoll, andMr. and Mrs. W. G. Drinkwater, Jack and Eileen Drinkwater and Mr. andMrs. G. E. Holt of London, present. “CHRISTMAS EVE”— By Abbie Graham —The Ceremonial of ChristmasEve begins when it is dark enough for stars and for candles to be lighted. All Christmas letters are re­ served for Christmas Eve. They are shuffled with much honesty and read in order—One letter is. written. Packages may not be ' opened on Christmas Eve. That would leave no wonder for Christmas morning, that would mean that I had lost faith in Santa Claus, the incarnate spirit of Christmas—Christmas wrappers and silver cords and stickers and holly ribbon are saved to kindle the Christmas morning fire. It is lavish fuel, but then Christmas morning is lavish too. On Christmas Eve love is clothed with visible vestmejits, with gifts and written words, with holly wreaths and flowers and candles. The love that through the year is silenced by “busy-ncss” is expressed in terms of tangible beauty. Christ­ mas Eve is the ceremonial of gifts, of gifts that arc given t&zexplain something which the heart cannot say. As I watch the Christmas candles burn, I see in them a symbol of the Great Love which dipped a lustrous spirit into (human form that the world in its darkness might be illum­ ined and made beautiful. Patriotic EndeavourTo Secure Rabbit SkinsOur government is requesting ourco-operation in securing jack rabbit skins. Attention! Hunters of Ingersoll and surrounding districts, bring all your jack rabbit skins to the J. E. Gayfer (Rexall) Store, and immedi­ ate attention will be given to for-’warding them to the Seaman’s FurVesta Project, Toronto. This move­ ment has only been launched recentlyand is receiving a ready response. We expect that our local hunters will rally to the call and bring tn •*many skins that the name of Ingev-so 11 will head the list and the sailorlads will say, "Bless the folks ofIngersoll, we feel so snug in thembunny skins.” piCOBAC TOR A MILD, COOL. SMOkf Special Announcement I FROM Ontario's Oldest Tea House (Ealablbhad NM) DALY GRANGE TEAS Limited, London. Ontario, take thia opportunity of thanking their many thousand* of customer* for valued paMnaga during past years. We now announce that you may purchase our Tea. Coffee, Cocoa and Pepper from your local store. Tour grocer has them or can get them by ordering direct from DALY GRANGE TEAS Limited 64 Dundas Street London. Ontario Listen to CF-P-L — 1:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays Greetings to Our Customers and Friends Another year is drawing to a close and a new one is in the opening. We sincerely hope before the close of the New Yearwe will be at peace with the world and all mankind will have a greater and fuller understanding one with the other. We hope our boys will be at home at their own dinner tables with their familiesand life will look much more hopeful. We also pray they will be with friends this Christmas season wherever they may be and that our prayers for their safety and comfort will be answered. Let us alsoremember the boys who have made the supreme sacrifice so that free­dom will prevail in our land. We send our sincere sympathy to thtfse families who are to-day carrying the burden of lost sons and fathers. May time ease their sorrow and lighten the heavy lo^ds from the grief-stricken heartsthroughout the world. ______ and ent/e staff join in wishing all a VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS and a BRIGHT and PROSPEROUSNEW YEAR. Owing to the shortage of Uber this past year, our sales staffhave had to work seven days most oFthe year, so in view of this fact,there will be no delivery’ on Christmas dav. Mothers with babies are nsked to set aside the milk which the baby will require on Christmasday in a cool place and be sure no one in the family opens this specialbottle by mistake. Our telephone number for Christmas day will be 97. Unlessit is absolutely necessary, kindly refrain from phoning. Sincerely yours, THE WILSON’S DAIRY Children of Lever Employees Enjoyed Annual Entertainment More than six hundred children, accompanied by their parents, pack­ ed Lever Brothers’ auditorium, Tor­ onto. Saturday afternoon for the 20th anniversary of tho Christmas Tree entertainment and gift presen­ tation held each year by the company for young members of employees’ families. Stars of tho show were merry­ makers from the cast of Lifebuoy Follies which has just returned to home ground after playing mere than a year for service camps across Canada. With a notable rec­ ord of laughs that reached the B. C. Coast and back again, Pat Rafferty was on hand to bring a special Yule- tide brand of fun and frolic to his young audience and a hilarious wel­ come for Sant* Claus who found his way to the Christmas tree via a huge fireplace. Mistress of sing-song, Mildred Morey of Follies fame, was assisted by fellow cast members, Dorothy Mf trail on the accordian and Jack Ayre at the piano. Ted Rust, ven­ triloquist with Rinse Revue, presen­ ted a highly entertaining number. Mr. G, A. S. Naim, president, deliv­ ered a idiort Christmas rncns&fte. Early in the new year, Lifebuoy Follies, whose members entered Sat­ urday’s fun will play a request tour of service camps in the Maritimes. Show Bull Sold By House of Refuge The Oxford County House of Re­ fuge, VfM&toek, ha* sold the four- year-old Holstein show bull, P*al Dewdrop Mercedes, to John H. Reid, Ripley, Winner of second prize at London and third at the C. N. E. in the Senior Bull Calf class in 1939. he was also Reserve Senior Champion at the recent Ingersoll Championship Show. He was selected partly on the strength of the very impressive group of daughter!* which he ha> l»ft in the House of Refuge herd and also because of his rich heritage of Echo Hartog Mercedes and Pooefc bloodlines which should At tn weD with the line breeding program that is being followed in the laid herd. You’ll never be satisfied with anything efee once you see RINSO WHITENESS MOTHERS How do you do it, Ruth? Jenny’s dress makes my little girl’s look dingy. And *pon my word, I tried so hard to get it snowy. RUTH:That can mean only one thing— yon don’t use Rinso! Try Rinso next washday and see the difference. Rinso doesn’t merely get clothes white... it gees clothes the WHITEST ever! MOTHER/ That’s wonderful news! And just one look at your lovely print dress tells me Rinso’s grand for washable colors. RUTH: Indeed, it is! And remember, Rinso floats away dirt without hard rubbing or scrubbing. That’s one reason why Rinso helps make clothes last longer. MOTHER: What a big saving that is! RUTH: It’s also a saving to get the GIANT package of Rinso. Get Rinso at your store for next washday. Page 4 THE INGERSOLL TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 1942CHRISTMASPaulette Goddard Herald Angela Sing.’’ Everyone pres- [ ent joined in singing Christman Carol*. Miss Audrey Smith of London,spent the week-end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Smith. Mr. and Mrs. J. Ollivet of Lon­ don, spent the week-efld with thelatter’* parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Thoma* of Mos*lo/i The Mossier,United Church held its annual Christmas concert onMonday evening. December 21st. The schosff children were in charge ofthe pnfgramme which was as fol- lowgf Welcoming address, Miss IreneSyfimn; recitation, Master Bobbie Brabant, followed by a religiousplay, “The Road to Bethlehem.” Mis* Mary Fofbes gave a recitation and the juniors sang a song entitled“Toyland.” After a second numberby the juniors, a play called, “Christ­ mas Plots," was presented. A prayer by Jimmy Forbes and Marilyn Spencewas given, followed by a recitation by John Smith.. After a seniorchorus, “Silent Night", and “I'm Lrv*ming of a White Christmas,"another play was presented entitled, ••Marie Misses Marriage.” Commun­ity ’■inging followed and several* known carols were sung. A darky "Sing a Song of Christ­mas Day,” w«* followed by a But­ terfly Drill. As their next chorus theiiuldren sang, “It Cume Upon theMidnight Clear,” and the Christmas f .ik;,de." A recitation by RogerBrabant closed the program. Much c' 1 ’• due to Mi. Jack Ashworthfor !.i> : plendid work in training the ihitdren for such a splendid nro--•. r im. Santa Claus was very kind to set a«ide the evening for Mosaleya.id his visit delighted the youngerone’* hearts. After the tree was atrip-a d, the National Anthem was sung. '’•'• • nroceeds for the evening were >18.00. MOSSLEY Rfm. Wilbert Barr left to resume I his training at British Columbia on • Sunday evening. Dec. 20th, afterspending a two weeks’ leave at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mr*.F. IJarr. Pte. Elmer Beacham of Chatham,is visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Beacham on a week’s leave.The Mossley United Church held its annual White Gift >Serv|ce onSunday, Dec. 20th. During the ser­ vice a vocal trio was greatly en­joyed.. The Missea Gladys Armes, Virginnia Smith and Shirley Brushsang as tbeir selection, ••Hark, the SPECIAL. Christmas Dinner With all the tritamingi Fruit CocktailTomato Juice of Soup Celery Heart* - SaladROAST YOUNG fuRKEY Sage DreoihgROAST MILK FEO fcHICKEN Drossing . •Cranberry SakesChoice of Two V^etables Grapes • TangerinesCashew NuU * '■Old Fashioned, Englkh Plum Pudding with Br.n«br Sauce Mince Pie - Chr'*'f«« Cake Tea - Coffee t Milk • See Our Fine Assortment of CANDy FOR CHRISTMAS Ganong’s a.d Moirs’ XXXChocolatesIn Fancy Gift Packages Cigarettes - Tobaccos D I A N A TEA ROOM CANDY - SODAS Opp. the Pest O««. Ingersoll g tc c e gtsw csatcw K A man who is periodically arrested and fined for over-convlvlal behav­ iour in his native town recently got into similar trouble in London and was fined 'forty shillings. “Your worship,” h protested, “may I point out that at home I am fined only ten shillings for this offense.” “You ean hardly expect,” replied the magistrate, “to have a Ixmdon celebration at provincial prices.” He was an author, and self-opin­ ionated. He entered a bookseller's and approached the assistant at the fiction counter. “Oh—ah,” he said proudly, "I’m Harold Van Scrybe—. author of “Live for Ix>ve* and ‘Desert Heroes’," “Oh—yes, sir?” “Can you tell me how my books are going?" “Well, sir,” the assistant replied confidentially, two copies have gone, und I don’t mind telling you it’s got us puzzled up to now. In my opinion, though, it’s shoplifters!” BARRISTERS PATERSON, START .nd MAR- SHALL, Barristers and SolicitorsRoyal Bank Building, Ingersoll. H. G. FURLONG, M.D., C.M. PHYSICIAN and Surgeon. Diseases.of women and children a specialty.Office over Craig’s Jewelry Store, corner King and Thames streets.Phone—House, 37B - Office, 37. C. A. OSBORN 'M.D., L.M.C.C.PHYSICIAN and Burgeon. Surgeryand diseasea. of Aromen a specially.Office, 117 Huge street, Ingersoll, Phone 456. I Beachville Phom329J4. 1 AUCTIONEERS ALEX. ROSE LICENSED AUCTIONEER for theCounty of Oxford. Sales in thetown or country promptly attendedto. Terms reasonable. S. E. BRADY LICENSED AUCTIONEER for theCounties of Oxford and Middlesex. Sales in town or country. INSURANCE MOQN 1 MOON FIRE, Life, Automobile, Accident.Plata Glass, Windstorm and Investments. Tnghies Street Sooth Residence, 285 Wellington strv-rt Of all old festivals, Christmaswwakens the strongest and most heartfelt associations, blending a tone of solemnity and sacredness with our coviviality, lifting the spirit to a state of hallowed and elevated enjoyment The church services at this season are tender and inspiring, dwelling on the beau­ tiful story of the origin of our faith and the beautiful scenes that accom­ panied its announcement The church services during Advent gradually increase in fervour and pathos until Christmas, when they burst forth in. rejoicing on that memorable mom that brought peace and good-will to men. There is nothing so heart-stir­ ring as the Christmas music sung by a full choir with the organ pealing forth and filling the church with tri­ umphant harmony. Christmas, the festival which commemorates the announcement of the religion of peace and love, is the season for the gathering of families, the drawing closer again those bands of kindred hearts which the cares and pleasures and sorrows of the world cast loose—it is a time of calling home the children of a family who have launched forth in life and wandered apart, back to the paternal (hearth, where the affections rally and where hearts become young and loving again among endearing environments of childhood. Christmas seems to throw open every door and unlock every heart; it brings the rich and poor together, blending all ranks in one warm, generous flow of joyful kindness. Many of the games and ceremon­ ials of Christmas have entirely dis­ appeared, and like the sack of old Falstaff, are mere speculations among commentators; they flour­ ished once when mem enjoyed lifeheartily, in the picturesque days which have furnished poetry and drama with their richest materials and most attractive variety of char­ acters and manners. Today there is more dissipation and less real en­ joyment, pleasure 'has forsaken many of those deep and quiet channels where it flowed sweetly through the calm bosom of domestic life. But if Christmas has been shorn of much of its ancient and festive honours, it is still a period of delightful ex­ citement; preparations for the social board Shat is again to unite friends and relatives, the gifts of good cheer passing, tokens of love and kind feeling, evergreens distributed about homes and churches, emblem* of peace and gladness, all have the pleasing effect in producing fond associations and awakening sympa­ thies. One might awoken in the still and solemn hour, “when deep sleep falleth upon man." and hear the crowing of the cock, “telling the night watches to his feathery dames,” on Christmas mom, as one listens with hushed delight, connect­ ing this and other sounds with the sacred occasion. T^ie imagination, when wrought upon by moral influ­ ences, turns everything to melody and beauty; and so one can be abed in that solemn hour listening to the celestial choir announcing peace and good will once more to mankind. What heart can remain insensible to the general stir of affections which prevail at this time. Happiness is reflective like the l«ht of Heaven, and every countenance bright with similes and glowing with the Christ­ mas spirit, is a mirror reflecting the rays of a supreme benevolence and the genial and social sympathies which constitute the charm of a Merry Christmas. PUTNAM The Versailles Peace — By — Eveline A. Long Gradually the world has come to know that the Peace Conference at Versailles was a peace conference in name only. What happened there might have been a foregone con­ clusion. No one knowing the back­ ground of the conferees, with their ancient hates and grudges, could have expected any other results than the very negative ones that ensued. They were all eager to take back something to those who sent them, something tangible that is, new lands taken from old enemies, oil lands, grain lands, ore lands, a port here and there, or an island that Mr, Drew Allen, C. P. R. station­ master, is relieving at Milton thisweek. Miss Ruth Beacham spent theweek-end with her parents, Mr. andMrs. Gordon Beacham, A large number from here werein Ingersoll on Tuesday, attending the funeral of the late Mr, H. Mat­thews. Mrs. M. L. Cornish is leaving thisweek to spend Christmas Molioay- with her sister, Mrs. J. B. McClin­tock and Mr. McClintock,*! Browns­ ville. Navyman Bill Beaonam who/penta few days vrith.his parents, Mr.and Mrs. Gordin .Beacham, has re­turned to HaljfiVt to resume hisduties there. Francis Allen* of London, is spen­ ding hi* holidays with his parent*,Mr. and Mrs. Drew Allen. Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beat- tie on Saturday, a daughter. A joint meeting of th > PutnamWomen’s Association and the Put­nam Aid To Britain Club was heldat the home of Mrs. Earl Brady. Apot luck dinner was served and threequilts were quilted for war work,also a numbpr of finished articleswere handed in for th e war work. A draw w»» taken on a turkey andthe winning ticket was held by Mrs. Frank Rath. The John White Co. LIMITED WOODSTOCK, ONTARIO gave its new owner a strategic posi­ tion. Each had his claims and every claim conflicted with that of an- other. No one except the man of ideals, Woodrow Wilson, whose life had given him little idea of how- very little ideals had to do with government, seemed to have a thought outside his own set horizons. Each country had suffered and the one idea of each was to make an­ other pay for that suffering. It was useless to extol any virtue in the enemy, or to suggest that only as he was allowed to rise once more to hi* feet, could he manage to do what was demanded of him. Hate had taken too great a hold of everyone,, and hate has a way of warping the judgment of even the finest of A LIGHT THAT WILL ALWAYS SHINE / ☆ In the hearts of men, women and children in this Canada of ours gleams a light that w ill never be dimmed. Its flame is fed by an inward spirit of determination to put down tyranny at the cost of any sacrifice; to enthrone freeedom everywhere. ☆ One by one, in countries all over the world, the light o f liberty has “gone out", but here, it is Christmas. ☆ True, outside o f our homes thefre is less vartificial glitter than of old, but Because of that, the lights in our war industries shine brighter and there is more powlr available to make tools that will the sooner diffuse the light of liberty “over there" ☆ And so, though our Christdhas may; be a little less bright to the eye, within bur hearts and our homes the light o f a great purpose is afkme The comparatively small sacrifices we make to conserve electricity w ill make more ships, guns, planes and tanks to / speed the coming o f Peace and Good W ill / to all the world. / THE HYDRO-ELICTRK POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO minds. It cannot be said with any cer­ tainty, either, that Wilson could have won his way even had there been no hate, for his own people were quite undivided, whether bis plan was ac­ ceptable even to them. He had his enemies at home who hated his lib­ eral ideas, even as did Clemenceau, and eventually the Wilsonian idea and. ideal were repudiated to cause the death knell to ring for the League and. for the author of the Fourteen. Points. Maybe we shall be saner and cleverer this time when it comes to making of the peace, but if war hates are still rife, nothing better can be hoped for, than came out of that disastrous and so-called Ver­ sailles Peace. THE INGERSOLL TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 1942AC2 Harry Furlong is spending a leave with his parents. Dr. and Mrs.H. G. Furlong, King street west. Mrs. V. D. Olliver of Toronto, spent last week with her parents,Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Scoffin, Ox­ ford street. Mrs. Fred Hoodless of Stratford, spent the week-end with her par­ents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edmonds, Carroll street. Mrs. Dick McKenzie and baby daughter of 'Leamington, are guestsof the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Ackert, William street. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McMahon andlittle son, Tommy of Toronto, arespending Christmas with Mrs. Mc­ Mahon’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.N. Dunn, King street east. Capturing Energy From Sun’s Rays One of the scientific dreams which modem research is bringing steadily closer to realization is the capturing of energy directly from the sun’s rays. The tapping of even a small part of the tremendous quantities of solar energy which flood the earth every day and its harnessing to man’s industrial and domestic needs would effect a complete transforma­ tion in the life of every nation. No country would be more pro­ foundly affected than Canada. With its highly developed industrial ac­ tivities and with its huge resourcesof both developed and undeveloped | water power, the Dominion has a vital interest in such new sources of School Girl Nerves Three weeks ago her nervee wereall upset, she was cross ind irritable,hsd no appetite, quarreled with heracliool pals and worried her parents.But, you should see her now sinceusing Dr. Chase’s Ncrte Food. New-pop and energy give ber courage andconfidence and she is ready to tackleanything. Young people, boys and girls,respond quiclqy to tne upbuildinginfluence of Dr, Chase’s N\rve Food.Many of them need just such help atthis critical time of life. Dr. Chases Nerve FoodCONTAINS VITAMIN SI energy. Our rivers and waterfalls rank second only to those of the United States in the amount of en­ ergy which they generate, and our utmzation of hydro-electric energy on a per capita basis is the third highest in the world. Our tremen­ dous national investment in dam.sj and power stations and transmissF ion lines might be rendered value­ less. Scientists have already built, on an experimental basis, solar engines which effectively utilize the power in the rays of the sun, though so far they have been unable-to solve the practical problem of making this power available at the low cost which would make it a servant of daily life. When and if that day comes, it will see a revolutionary change in our present method of releasing stored up solar energy through the burning of coal and oil. These fuels are formed as a re­ sult of natural ptocess which, through millions of years, trans­ forms the sunlight originally stored up through the action of chlorophyll, the green stuff in leaves and vegeta­ tion. Science is attacking the mys- terics of chlorophyll in the rhope that some day man may be able to. duplicate nature's action and'•thus produce fuel synthetically from chemicals. Also going on is research based on the application of the so-called "thermocouple” principle in convert­ ing the sun’s, rays into electricity. Photoelectricity — already put to many practical uses by means of the /‘magic eye”—is also the subject of hopeful research. Finally, the basic principles involved in releasing the atomic energy potentially available in matter itself are also known, and science is engaged in the search for means of putting this limitless source of energy to work in the service of mankind. It may be that future generations will have at their disposal a wealth of iwvlr which will dwarf our pres­ ent walerpower, oil and coal, just as these multiply a thousandfold the energy which earlier civilizations had at their command in the form of human and animal labour. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kennedy haveas their guests for the Yuletide their daughters, Mrs. Leonard Tay­lor and baby son of Toronto; Miss Jean Kennedy, Niagara Falls andtheir son, Mr.* William Kennedy,Mrs. Kennedy and little son of De­ troit. MOUNT ELGIN Mrs. A. C. Young of Ingersoll, is.’pending some time with her sister,Miss Bertha Gilbert. Friends of Mr. Harold Flemingwill be glad to hear he has returned home from the Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Tillsonburg, and is mak­ing a satisfactory recovery at his home here. Miss Doris Holmes is spending theChirstmas holidays at her home inErnbro. ' Mrs. B. Hartnett spent a fewdays last week with her daughter,Mrs. Roger Burrill of Woodstock. Miss Doris Holmes spent theweek-end with friends in London and Dorchester.Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Leamon and baby Ruth, spent the week-end with relatives in St. Marys.A number of the members of the board of the Mount Elgin PublicLibrary were in London on Mondaypurchasing books for the local lib­ rary. Mrs. Arthur Flanders spent Tues­day in Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Fletcherof Harrietsville, were visitors withthe former’s sister, Mrs. J. Jam/s on Monday. Mr, and Mrs. Nelson Harris spentSaturday with relatives in London.A number from this community attended the funeral of the late Byron Lackie of Dereham Centre,on Monday afternoon, intermentbeing made in the Delmer Cemetery. Miss Clara Pollard spent a few days last week with relatives inVerschoyle. Mrs. J. James is spending sometime with her sister, Mrs. Ross ofDorchester. Mrs. M. Thompson was a visitor last week with her sister, Mrs. Thon.Waite of Ingersoll. Bud Downing of Toronto Uni­versity, is spending his Christmas holidays at his home here.The Young People’s League was held on Tuesday evening of lastweek with Miss Lois Johnson in the chair. The meeting opened with thecall to worship and a hymn played by Miss Marie Hotchkiss. The Scrip­ture lesson was read by Mrs. Fred Freeman. A poem, "The New Can­adian,’ was read by Paul Corbett. Following the roll call and minutes,the business period was in charge of the president, Miss Ariel Stoakleyand the offering was taken up by YOU 'RE GOING O UT W/TH SALLY?—S H E TOLD ME SHE WAS BUSY Paul Corbett, A story wau given by­Miss Marjorie Prouse and the meet­ing closed with a hymn and the Miz­pah benediction.The December meetng of the 'Wo­men’s Missionary Society was held on Thursday afternoon of last weekat the home of Mrs. A. H. Downing, with a good attendance. The presi­dent, Mrs. Charlie Stoakley took charge of the opening worship ser­vice and Mrs. Arthur Flanders pre­sided at the piano for the singinj of the Christmas hymns. Alter a snortprayer by the president, the business period was conducted. The roll .wascalled by the secretary, Mrs. John Dutton and responded to by aChristmas verse. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap­proved. It was agreed that the roll call for 1943 ibe a verse beginningwith the letter of each month. It was moved and seconded that MissBertha Gilbert find the place for meeting each month. The treasurer,Mrs. Harley Jolliffe, gave a very en­ couraging report for the year show­ing that the society had exceeded their allocation by a few dollars. Itwas moved and seconded that Christmas cards be sent by the secre­tary to the “shut-ins." Mrs. Small as convener of the nominating commit­tee, gave a report of the staff ofnew officers for the new year whichwill be as follows: President, Mrs.Charles Stoakley; vice-president,Mrs. Charlie Scott; corresponding secretary, Mrs. John Dutton; re­cording and press secretary, Miss Bertha Gilbert; treasurer and stew­ard and finance convener, Mrs. Har­ ley Jolliffe: associate helpers' sec­retary. Mrs. Downing; supply secre­ tary, Mrs. John Fleming; communityfriendship committee, Mrs. Small and Mrs. Chas. Smith; literature sec­retary and missionary monthly and World Friends convener, Mrs. B.Hartnett; temperance, Mrs. Lome Jolliffe; Mission Band leader, Mrs.Scott; Baby Band superintendent, Miss Edith James; music secretary,Mrs. Arthur Flanners. This slate of officers was approved by all present.A Christmas Candlelight Service was in charffe of Mrs. Small whenmessages and prayers from the miss­ ionary wdrk of sevn counties, weregiven by Mrs. J. Dutton. Mrs. C. Stoakley, Mrs. Downing, Miss Ber­tha Gilbert, Mrs. Ross Dutton, Mrs. Scotf and Mrs. Harley Jolliffe. AUsat/ around a table decorated with Christmas evergreens and lightedCandles and represented each east­ern country in turn. Mrs. CharlieSmith sang a Christmas solo and theoffering was taken up by Mrs. Jol­liffe, after which a dedicatoryhymn, “We would see Jesus,” wassung. The meeting closed with aprayer and the Mizpah Benediction. A meeting of interest to all far­ mers and other residents of thecommunity, was held on Wednesdayof last week in the C.O.F. hall, spon­sored by the Purina Stock FoodCompany. There were about 75 inattendance. Mr. Ebner Ritchie, localmerchant, was chairman. Mr. Ritchiehas sold more hog chow than anyother dealer in Oxford County, andas an award for merit was presentedwith a shield. Mr. Emit Williams ofSt. Louis, Miss., spoke on “Care andProducton of Hogs” and NormanGould of Woodstock, spoke on cattle, illustrating his talk with lanternslides of farm pictures. This enjoy­ able and profitable evening was con­cluded by singing the National An­them. The pupils and teachers of the public school had their usual Christ­mas tree and concert on the closing day of school when there was thecustomary programme and exchange of gifts between pupils and teachers. The community Christmas tree and entertainment was held in theC;O.F. on Tuesday evening, when the pupils of the Baptist and UnitedSunday Schools and the public combined these programs and gavethe proceeds of the evening for pat­ riotic purposes. The monthly meeting of the pub­lic school teachers for Dereham Township will be held at the Salfordpublic school on Monday after school, January llth.Because of the extremely, cold weather on Sunday, the attendanceat the United Sunday School was the lowest it was ever known to bevery few being present from the country- North Oxford Council(Continued from page 1)pointing Deputy Returning Officersand Poll Clerks and establishing pol­ ling booths was given three readings and adopted. (Nominations will be held at Dick­ son’s Corners* (Hall on Monday, Dec. 28th, 1942 at 1 p.m., and in the event of an election the same will be held on Jan. 4th, 1942. The following will act as Deputy Returning Officers—.Div. No. 1, Joshua Bobier; No. 2, Geo. Clen- dinning; No. 3, Geo. Kerr; No. 4, Neil Muterer; No. 5, James Gordon. Poll Clerks appointed were— James Forbes, Elmer Knox, Harry Stephenson. James Shearon, Gordon Elliott. Polling will take place at the fol­ lowing booths: Thamesford Public Library, Foresters’ Hall, Banner; Dickson’s Corners’ Hall, Wilbur El­ liott's, Lot 11, Con. 3 and Ray El­ liott’s, Beachville. The following accounts were pass­ ed and ordered paid: Robt. A. (Brown, salary as School Attendance Officer, $10.00; Craig McKay, certifying 8 copies of Vot­ ers’ List, $8; .Reeve and Councillors, each $50; The Canadian Surety Company Fidelity Bond on behalf of treasurer. $8; Gordon H. Wise­ man, snow plowing, $48; Towl^ip W’est Oxford, use of Maintainer, $47.50. The following requisitions were paid: County ($2500 had been prepaid), $6985.53; S. S. Nos.l and 5. $1610.- 35; S. S. No. 2, $1114.19; S. S, No. 3, $1448.76; S. S. No. 4, $1266.85; S. S. Nos, 5 and 3, $2089.07; Inger­ soll Separate, $302.45; Woodstock Separate, $14.80. The treasurer was instructed to prepare, a summarized financial statement and to have 75 copies printed. An invitation to attend nomina­ tion is extended to all ratepayers. E. A. Seldon, Clerk. The Christmas Spirit — Victoria Fraser — You have to you don’t have to offend! When aHt braab dates seem to perspire To you and yours, may this be a Christmas of hearty good cheer. May the holidays bring you great happiness and the future years even more. Metropolitan Stores LIMITED INGERSOLL ONTARIO roofscapes covered as with irrides-! feet love. The lighted candles, thecent icing, and the ibells chime Peace | stars, the goodly feasts, laughter, on Earth we have the symbolism per- ; even stomach ache and broken toys feet; always we should be uplifted ; bring us together again in heart into that spirit, the essence of per- 1 and soul. Although Christmas is marked on the calendar of time it belongs to datclessness. We have no proof that the Saviour of mankind was bomon December the twenty-fifth. He came into the .world to give his life for mankind; we should give the sunshine of our smilesr some of our earthly possessions, or what can be purchased with part of our wealth to make as many people happy as possible. Christmas Day is associated with all that is sweet and tender so that it is esentially a children’s day, a family day. When the ground is white with freshly fallen snow, the limb of pine tree weighed and the i oaMb /a a n d T ?L exeh‘n*e of Ch^tmas groriingi by Long Distance telephone hid become ■ peace tune Irtdifion in many ■ Canadian home. nt'eTt? f,n i ,re • war lim e-and luxuries have no place in a war eeopomy. War need, the wire, you’d like to V ill » £ ">«»•«</ War business. and the bo)» in campswho will be calling ham/ from all parts o( Canada, will be X-laycd unless you avoid your u.ual Christmas telephoning. vouIfDre.Lr7 ’,y “T *"’1d greeting, by Long Distance, won’t ^"n o T ^r i^V ^* d*y’ C hri— Thia wiB be part of your contribution to Canada’s war effort. tgnwe the hint... "0.0.** may bo your trouble. It’s as simple as that! For■weryone perspires — con-dLntly. And so everyone risks oMending. When perspirationijjys on your &in it becomes '%Bilc,offensive. Without know­ ing it, you may have Ordinary bathing can’t keep you safe you need Lifebuoy — the ONB soap especiallymade to fkbvknt "BO." No other popular soap con-taiBs the same special deodor­izing ingredient—or gives you the same DAY l ong protection. You’ll lotc the lasting, all OVBR »R«SHNESS Lifebuoy gives. Use Lifebuoy a/w<yafor your bath —and for your face and hands, too. It’s 20% mil der than many so-calkJ beauty and baby soaps. L I F E B U W ^^z S ^w B.O. THAMESFORD • A concert was given in aid of thepublic library in the high school. Rev. C. E. Taylor acted as chair­ man. Sound pictures were contribu­ted by the London library. Other items on the program were solos by Miss Anne Baskerville; address byFit. Lieut. Semple and a speech by Rosalie Holt. Mrs. Fred Thurlow had a verysuccessful sale of household furni­ture in the Orange Hall on Wednes­ day. Mr. Alex. Rose was the auc­tioneer. A pleasant evening was spent in the Orange Hall recently to do hon­ our to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Arm­strong. A -hort program was given with Dr. T. M. Weir as chairman. Mr. Byerman, accompanied by Mrs,Merritt - Hogg, led in community ringing and the program included solos by John Wallace; Scotch dan­cing by Doris Barron; humorous readings by Mrs. Patience; speeches by Mr. Thom. Mr. Laughin, Mr. Mc­Murray, Mr. G. Pelton. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong were then called for­ ward and Mr. Davis read an addressand Mr. Carrothem presented them with a studio couch. Mr. Armstrongreplied suitably,, thanking his friendsfor the gift. Lunch was served and dancing followed till the wee hoursof the morning. The music was furn­ ished by Dorchester talent. A life-long beloved resident of thiscommunity, Mrs. W. T. Hogg, pass­ ed away at her home in Tharaeaford.The sympethy of the community goes to ner sons and daughter*. Appreciation THE INGERSOLL TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 1942 _ ___^s ^S ^n c s Words of INGERSOLL We appreciate the business accorded us during the past yeai and extend to all our customers and friends, best wishes for - - - A MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR J. FRANK FULTON ■M l Feed. - BssMev*’ SepplU. JAS. T. NANCEKIVELL a Ball Street INGERSOLL Phee. 147 f' That you may have - - GOOD HEALTH and Happiness at Christmas and Throughout The NeW Year is the sincere, wiih of---- PERCY t TUCK CHIROPRACTOR 45 Charles Street West Telephone 290 Ingersoll A Ver y Merry Christmas We take this opportunity of expressingour appreciation for the business andgood will of our many customers andwish one and all . . . THE SEASON'S GREETINGS AGNEW-SURPASS SHOE STORES, Limited 147 Thames St. Ingersoll Phone 448 May this Friendly Grfeeting expressSincere thanks for your patronage dur­ ing the past year. With best wishes for a - - JOYFUL CHRISTMAS and a New Year of Success and Happiness John E. Borland IMPERIAL OIL SERVICE STATION Phon. 509 Sally’s Style Shoppe MR. a.d MRS. M. COHEN As the hour glass for Nineteen Hundred andForty-two has almost run its course, we take thisopportunity to thank our many customers andfriends for the confidence and faith they havebestowed upon us. With all sincerity we wish youone and all... s A MERRY CHRISTMAS and { A HAPPY NEW YEAR Ingersoll Auto Electric Fleischer & Jewett LIMITED Dodge and DeSoto Sale, and Service P. T. FLEISCHER JEWETT Christmas 1942 ... ... New Year 1943 To our many Friends and Customers: Maj’ all the pleasures of a MERRY CHRISTMAS be succeeded by many Happy Days in the coming year - - - is the sincere wish of . . . Rose Beaudy Salon C. J. Hine. Marjorie Ball 217 THAMES ST. S. Irion Eckhardt Hr». R. Palmer I PHONE 418 Season’s Greetings To all our customers and friends in Ingersoll and District, we extend our best wishes for a - - - MERRY CHRISTMAS A Happy and Prosperous New Year Wilfrid S. Ashman' MeCormick.Deering Farm Machinery Repairs and Repair Service INGERSOLL Greetings ... TO ALL OUfc FRIENDS and CUSTOMERS At this happy seasofi we are pleased tothank anew our friends* and customersfor their business in the past and wishone and all - - - A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR ITS CHRISTMAS The one season of the yeat* when we pause to remem­ ber our friends . . . The season when we count with pleasure the many opportunities we have had to sm-e you. So at this time we thank you for your past favors, and express the wish that you may have----- “THE MERRIEST CHRISTMAS EVER and A VERY PROSPEROUSS and HAPPY 1943“ PASSMORE'S 153 THAMES STREET PHONE 447 Greetings A Merry Christmas GREETINGS We take this opportunity of expressing our appreciation to 6ur customers for their business and good will and wish one and all . . . THE SEASON’S GREETINGS JAS. S. GRIEVE & SON Established 1908 21 King Street West Phone 87 The Season’s Greetings To those who have been so friendly tous and who have favored us with their patronage and goodwill 4urin£ the Past year, we extend our sincere thanks. Wewish for all - - - A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Full Measure of Happiness and Prosperity Throughout 1943 Ingersoll Dry Cleaners STANLEY C. TURNER Phone 495 A Holiday Greeting for f'ou In sincere appreciation of your patronage in the past yea|, m|y we express to you our best wished for - - -. f A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Happy and Prosperous New Year Hirislnuis Jim To All Our Clients and Friends} We extend best wishes fbr a ... VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Happy Prosperous MOON & MOON INSURANCE SERVICE 1S3 Theme. Street South — TELEPHONES — Office, 468 Res. 547W Pleasant relations of the past inspire the Sincere Wish for a - - - MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR L V. HEALY THE GROCER Phone 430 H. G. McMULKIN THE BUTCHER Phone 410 Merry Christmas The two words of greeting . . . MERRYCHRISTMAS . . . haVe behind them allour good wishes for /our future, and ourgratitude to our friends and clients forpast favors. TO ALL - - - A.MERRY CHRISTMAS Good Health, Good Cheer and A Very, Happy New Year W. L NAGLE HARRY R. NAGLE Real Estate • Conveyancing . luuranc. A Joyous and Mer/y Christmas A Happy, Prosperous New Year That’s our with for you and yours dur^ig^hia most happy holiday se^a6n! HENRY OGDEN "PUning Mill Lan Bailden' 3 .n ,lfe. Charles Street West Phone 26 7 Greetings A MERRY CHRISTMAS end Betty Lancford May the New Year Bring Peace and Happiness THE INGERSOLL TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 1942 E H. ALBROUGH wish WESTINGHOUSE Sales and Service AS THAMES STREET INGERSOLL D A IRY LOUIS J. MARTIN Herb. White Phone 579 The. . . Season’s Greetings The 2 MAC’S INGERSOLL’S LEADING GROCERS Wish you a Very Merry Christmas McLeod & MacBain STAR CAFE 95 Thame* Street Phone 497W Good Wishes To our customers and friends, we wishall Happiness and Joy, A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR GROOM’S Equity Shoe Store and Shoe Repair Service 37 King St. West Phone 301W2 Merry Christmas To our many customers and friends, we extend best wishes for - - - A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and Happy, Prosperous New Year Bruce Phillips — GROCER — 146 THAMES ST.PHONE 27 Our Service is Always in Season For we’re always ready to help you when you visit our garage or call us for service. So when we aay - - - “MERRY CHRISTMAS!” “HAPPY NEW YEAR!" -re expre»»ing what we 1for you! ODELL & ALLEN YOURS FOR SERVICE Imperial Oil Product* THAMES STREET PHONE 122 Best Wishes to All In grateful appreciation of ^>urpatronage during the past year, and in keeping with the spirit of the holidayseason, the management of. The Star Cafe extend to one End all, best wishes for - - - ; A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS ' and a HAPPY NEW YEAR GREETINGS TO ALL OUR FRIEN0S AND CUSTOMERS We wish you to know we appreciateyour patronage. Our sincere goodwishes go forth to all thegfriends and patrons who have contributed to ourwelfare and progress. MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR BIGHAM’S Phone 274 Compliments of the Season . * . . Christmas is just one occasion when we take the opportunity of greeting you.Our thoughts are for your service and satisfaction the other 364 days, too! Sowe say---- MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY NEW YEAR! s e a s o n ’s Gr ee t in g s We have seen ytu come back again and again and we want you to knowwe appreciate it. We hope during the coming year we w«l come to know you. better and serve you more. MERRY CHRISTMAS and Happy New Year To All of You! — STEVE PERRAULT — Aragon Restaurant It is a genuine pleasure at this Holiday Season to extend to you our sincere wishes for - - - Cinderella Beauty Shoppe Phone 343 Best Wishes at This Happy Season And Thanks For Your Patronage! ,We gratefully acknowledge your valuedbusiness during the past year and hope we may continue to serve you through­out 1943. It is our sincere wish that you may have A MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR McVittie and Shelton limited Ford Sales and Service PHONE 134 INGERSOLL flier® ftmas- To All Our Friends and Customers During the 50 years and over we have been in business in IftgeHol) we havemade a lot of friends ... To each ofthem we desire to express our sinceregood wishes for a * MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Happy and Proaperouo New Year! F. W . W ATERS The Greetings of the Season to All We wish to take this opportunity ofthanking all those who have made thepast years successful onfs for us. At this glad Reason we wish all ourfriends----- A VERY MERliY CHRISTMAS and a HAf PY NEW YEAR Ingersoll Housefurnishing Co. Mr. and Mr*. H. Shecter 119 THAMES STREET PHONE 15W2 Season’s Greetings A MERRY CHRISTMAS To Clients and Friends with the sincerewish that the New.Year may be a most Prosperous One For All - - - Viola M. Waterhouse General Insurance — Sun Life RepreienUtive —~ TELEPHONE 370J2 INGERSOLL To you. who have been so friendly to us, who have favored us with muchgood-will all through the year, we ex­ tend our thanks and greetings. May the Christmas Season bring you Joy and the New Year a Full Measure of Progress and Prosperity ROBERT M cNIVEN INSURANCE May Christmas Bring You A Full Load of Happiness As we enter upqn our 2»th year in thefuel business, wi joiann wishing every­one . . . A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY, PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR PHONE 165 Fred A. Ackert AND STAFF — TELEPHONES — OfScn, 438 R#*ide»«., 320W •>THE INGERSOLL TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 1942Tabernacle Draws CrowdAt Christmas Program CORRESPONDENTSPLEASE NOTE WEEK BY WEEK- By Dean Wilwi -PHONE 115 —Friday Saturday—December 25-26 Matinee - Friday Afternoon, 2.15 p.m. Kay Kyser in “MY FAVOURITE SPY” — Added Attraction — Gene Autry “STARDUST ON THE SAGE” Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday December 28 - 29 - 30-31 GREER GARSON - WALTER PIDGEON "MRS. MINIVER" Two Complete Shows - 7 and 9.15 p.m. Beautiful Candle-Lighting I %*’X o S '.< Mra. O. Service Was Held At I B. Moffat at the piano was especially I I n i C hnrrh I enjoyed. The rendition of the Obli-T n n ity United Church | mapnifiCent, and Mr. Ewart______ __u:_______..iz The senior choir of Trinity United Church assisted (by the Junior choir, under the very capable supervision of Miss Ruth Cuthbertson, held the congregation enthralled on Sundaynight, with the lovely music and impressive lighting of candles dur­ing the last hymn. Those at the enda of the pews lighted their candlesfrom the numerous candleabra andthen “shared their light,” with the next one, all down the line, so thateach little candle held by everyone present, sent out a glow and bril­liancy that was at once a moving Bartley excelled himself at the or­ gan as usual.There was a fine sermonette en­titled, “Let Your Light So Shine,”by Rev. R. H. Parr. The carols were beautifully sungand everyone said it was one of thegrandest’ services they had ever attended. TRIED AND PROVEN CHOCOLATE CAKE A fine crowd attended the Taber­nacle Christmas program on Wed­nesday night of last week, makingthe occasion a “highlight” in theactivities of the Tabernacle. Aa abackground and seasonable setting, there was a lovely scene of Bethle­ hem upon which color tone flood­ lights constantly played as the scenes changed. This added greatly to the program. Christmas Carols were sung, from the platform, by a choir consisting of Sunday School girls and boys and was beautifully rendered. The joy bells of the junior depart­ ment, presented a fine pageant en­ titled, “Thank you Lord," it was splendidly acted, the members giv­ ing thanks to God in song and word for a blessing for which we should all give thanks. Flags of all the nations of the British Commonwealth formed a National background for this scene. “Bethlehem,” the closing pageant, was ably presented, a short history of the birthplace of our Saviour being given by Evangelist Leslie Smith, the capable chairman of the evening.■ Mr. Smith also sang the gospel swigs. The congregation presented the pastor and Mrs. Hawtin with a beau­ tiful jradio lamp, a table lamp and a table. Candies and oranges were distri­ buted to all children present. As Christmas Day and NewYear's Day fall on (Fridays thisyear, The Tribune will go topress a day earlier than usualfor the next two .weeks. The co-operation of our cor­ respondents is asked in helping us to publish on Wednesdays by sending in their copy a day , earlier than usual. What’s Wrong With The Home Town? Duplicate Bridge Club Insulate NOW Insulate now for comfort and economy. Your Government advises this as a Patriotic gesture. We supply material and install. Gyproc Wool, Fibreglass and Palco Wool now < in stock. Estimates Free. HENRY OGDEN BULDERS’ SUPPLIES Phone 26 Ingersoll A treat for everyone in your fam­ ily: H cup butter2 cups light brown sugar2 eggs 2 cups cake flour sPinch salt 1 teaspoon vanilla1-2 cup sour milk 1-2 cup boiling water1 teaspoon soda 1-2 cup Cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder Cream shortening to a thick cream. Add sugar gradually and cream well.Add beaten eggs and beat until light. Sift flour once with baking powderand salt. Add to mixture alternately with sour milk and beat well aftereach addition. Mix soda and cocoa with boiling water and add to cakemixture. Add vanilla. Bake in oven350 degrees for 35 minutes. Use an 8 x 10 cake tin or two 10-inchlayer-cake tins. The Ingersoll Duplicate BridgeClub met on Monday evening in the I.O.OJ. Hall, with 6 tables in play.The high scores were: North and South Blair Walker, Mrs. A. J. Kennedy, plus 14*4.Dr. L. W. Staples, Mrs. R. A. Stone, plus 7*4.J. L. Young, T. N. Dunn, minus 2*4.W. H. Arkell, Mre. W. J. Elliott, minus 4. Mrs. R. Henley, H. G. Hall, plus Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Westcott, plus A. J. Kennedy, J. G. Montgomery, plus 1 Is.Mrs. H. G. Hall, R. Henley, aver- age.The club will play next Monday evening in the I.O.OJ. Hall. HOT COCOA FOR ENERGY A cup at bedtime is good for you.For each cup of cocoa desired, use 1 teaspoon Cocoa and 1 teaspoon su­gar; add 3 teaspoons cold water and stir to form a smooth paste. Thenadd this mixture to warm milk, stirr­ing constantly until brought to the boiling point—but do not boil! In a slogan contest conducted by the labor-management committee in the Jeffersonville Boat and Mach­ ine Company, Jeffersonville, Ind., Morgan Royce won with the follow­ ing slogan: “(Let’s make the Axis ■Ipse the game: No. Huns; No Blitz; Terrors!” All towns are pretty much the same, so if we get fed up with our town, if we see this and that wrong and no one trying to put it right, it won’t do a bit of good to pack the old suit case and hit off to another town, for there we will find the self same thing. It might be on Brook street instead of Thames street that we spend our morning shopping. Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Daniel, might be the mayor and Rev. Change instead of our tired and conscientious minister, but after we had got used to the new “Haven”, the new shopping district and the new minister, we would begin find­ ing fault all over again, really isn’t the Home Town wrong, it’s just us. Life goes on just the everywhere, there are the same joys and sorrows and the same mistakes. Children are born, grow up, fall in love and get married, have children of their own and eventually pass on; generation after generation. If we carry chips on our shoul­ ders regarding our own town, fall out with the neighbours, and feel that the whole place is going to the dogs, then we may be sure there is is something wrong with us, and we we need a tonic or a diet or a few nights of “early to bed;” but chang­ ing our place of abode, won’t help for long; for when we knock the place that is home to us, we really knock at ourselves, because if the place fails to measure up, it is our fault as well as our neighbours. We have to put something into our town, we get out of it just what we put in, if we put a big part of ourselves, our energy, enthusiasm, progressiveness, we will gradually see the town in the same ratio as we ex­ pand. We must become substantial, dependable, constructive citizens if we wish our town to be likewise. for it that’s same ONLY THE BEGINNINGWhile to the man-in-the-streetthe national convention of the Con­servative party in Winnipeg had concluded its tasks with the enun­ ciation of its new political policies, its new name of “Progressive-Con­ servative party”, and its selection of a new leader, Hon. John Bracken, yet this strictly impartial observer must report now that backstage along Parliament Hill it is suggested that the thoughts, principles, and the course which was charted at this gathering marked really only the beginning of the definite, strong and courageous action to reaffirm the historical Conservative party as an efficient political force in the country. It is held that the results of this convention are not without great significance not merely for the fu­ ture of this political party but for the future of this country because it was disclosed that the lessons of past errors had been learned and they will not be repeated, oppor­ tunities to reassert itself wilpnot be neglected, that drastic departures or attempted departures from old-time- worn principles will tbe made is nec­ essary, and that these will likely pro­ duce the most interesting news in a long time in the new session of Par­ liament which is to open in Janu- Apparently, the rank and file of the Conservative party delegates as­ sembled at the convention from every federal constituency in the country had been very deeply im­ pressed with the lesson that just as dissension in a country can only create disruptive sectionalism and disaster, a divided and dissentient Canada, so dissensions in the Con- ervative party can only produce dis­ astrous conditions in the party it­ self with the result that the spirit of compromise and conciliation pre­ dominated the whole atmosphere be- LASTCALLFORG I F S MERRYCHRISTMAS TO ALL W. W. WILFORD AND STAFF THE QUALITY STORE sH0 E A L 4 *.<’!****' **»,£>*' t><«* A town produces MEN when the co-operation of the people gives it the needed impetus. There are many people in our Home Town we do not care about, but very likely they do not care about us either and possibly it is our own fault. Perhaps we expect too much of them and are not tolerant enough, perhaps in trying to show them that their glass windows need cleaning, we do not notice our own, and if our own windows are smudgy we can't see the other fellows very clearly cither. * We all have a pattern or design ’-hat we have created for our indiv­ idual lives and often we try to fit that pattern to others, but that won’t work, for we are not all of the same stature either physically, men­ tally or morally. We have to live and let live, and try to follow the golden rule; there are many paths leading up the mountainside to hap­ piness and success and although we may journey along different roads, we all finally meet at the top to en­ joy a pleasant interchange of exper­ iences of our precipitous journey through life.. One person’s opinions cannot govern a town, but that person’s, plus many another’s combined for the common good. So after all there isn't any dif­ ference in towns really, except in their names, and "What's in a name? a rose by any other name smells just as sweet,” says the poet. But why all thia talk? Of course we love our home town and we only think we don’t because we are a bit tired over the Christmas rush or the bazaar, or what not, and the Thurtells Drag Store Best Wisltds For aMERRY CHRISTMAS GIFTS for LADIES Yardley Beauty SetsThree Flower! Evening in Patia $1 10 to $5.00 Cutex Manicure Sets $1.00 to $7.50 FULL COURSE MEALS 35c up WHOLESOME /OODS QUICK SERVICE FISH and CHlFS - 20c STAR 0AFE Phone 41 WINTER OVERCOATS — Style and Quality —MEN'S - BQ Yf . JUNIORS Oxford Clothing Store 118 Thame. Sb Phone 30SW Shingles A car of B. C. Rod Cedar 5X Shingles, now unloading. INSULATION LUMBER Hemlock SbeetMng end Plank A Wonderful Energy Food away for a while and when we come back home we will grab the neigh­ bour we were at “outs” with by the hand, and may, “My but I’m glad to see you again Mrs. X, you don’t know h<>w much I missed seeing you around,” The Home Town's the beat town, whether it's your town or my town MASON'S, Ingersoll NEED GLASSES ? Ask ua about the many advantages of using TILL YERLENSES. hind the scenes wherever and when­ ever there were discussions about | policies, name, and leadership of t the party. Though this fact was not properly , indicated in the headlines in the en- < thusiaam to stress departures from j some old policies, old name and old leadership, yet this historical Con­ servative tradition seemed to pre­ vail in the background as Sir John A. Macdonald, the creator of the Conservative party in Canada, used to say that ''the science of politics is the science of compromise", with the remark that Sir John A. Mac­ donald’s leadership, aided greatly by Sir Georges Cartier, provided Canada for decades with a policy that had as its foundation this ideal of unity through conciliation or com­ promise. Indeed, out of this ideal was born the British North America Act, Canada's birth certificate as a nation, though some of the men who framed thia Constitution did not like many of its conditions. However, as statesmen, they knew that a land of two races, two relig­ ions, and two languages, could never become a nation unless there was a common basis for a firm alliance by compromise or conciliation which was the spirit itself of Confedera­ tion. It is no secret that dissensions within the Conservative party had much to do with the start of the downfall of this great party’s for­ tunes in the elections of 1930 when only 137 of its candidates were elected and in 1935 when only 39 of its candidates were returned, with the last elections causing the party to suffer its most disastrous defeat in its long political history and forcing the present actions by the rank and file of the party in order to reor­ ganize itself in the land., and to strengthen its position which is well but meagerly represented in Parlia­ ment. Therefore, it must be admitted that the definite, strong yet pro­ gressive, conciliatory stand on both policies and leadership by the Con­ servative party at its convention, is a masterpiece of conciliation not only in the best interest of the fu­ ture of this party itself but in the future of this nation. As the official opposition at the moment the Con­ servative watchdog of official policies and actions to assure a firm and vigorous representative government in Ot­ tawa. Moreover, the method of re­ vivification of this great political party and its attitude of comprom­ ise or tolerance to differing opinions • is an important, healthy symptom of Canada’s deep-rooted democracies institutions which art entirely con­ trary and properly so. to those of other countries where chaotic un­ rest, wild-cat ideas, and various rad­ ical tendencies have often marked such changing situations during crit­ ical moments of their history. In fact, this veteran observer can re­ call that Premier Mackenzie King had undoubtedly in mind this idea when he spoke these memorable words in Ottawa in October, 1937, urging “those who are against us to get into the Opposition and we will deal with our differences along democratic lines.” He was not seek­ ing recruits for the Opposition. He was merely affirming his faith in democratic institutions of govern­ ment. In other words, dealing with dif­ ferences along democratic lines by compromise or conciliation Is toe hed-rock of the revivified Conserva­ tive party just as it was during the birth of this nation by Confederation and this is now the thought-provok­ ing theme backstage along Parlia­ ment Hill about this important de velopment which is bringing to the capital scene the strong personality of Hon. John Bracken aa the new leader of the official opposition that is now known as the Progressive- Conservative party.— (Reproduction Prohibited.) "I trust careful attention is being given to my boy’s manners?” wrote the fond parent “Dear Madam," the Headmaster replied, “your boy has no manners, only customs. . But we do not des­ pair.” to we** -v ! Here’s how to keep woolens dainty her gu»oi as^lnit perspiration play safe! Dip your woolies in LuxftltrnNHl /riMKlft. lavu the name.T K E B I “ - party is the principal SwMrian, Im, «■ ba ft i all»-« ak ar»... . , . because they, too,pick up odor. They soft, «wv—helps them give wooly nndle*frequent dips In Lux! Gentle, safe LEVBR MERRY CHRISTMAS May the spirit of thefinst Christinas enterall our hearts nowand throughout thecoming year. Burglars wfco posed as Gestapo of­ ficials ransacked a house in Berlin. The householder began to suspect they were imposters when they dicin' O CX LONDON,ARIO o r t o m m Teacher—♦’Tommy. Tommy—“Three or flour. "How many make a do ten' many “How many make a million?” “Very few “ Walker Storck United ’ Ingersoll “