JRIDAY, _ operations: Total Payment . uisAo orricz Llllhi. (All for Policyholilers) s in 194-0 to Polieyholders (Excluding Annuities and Revivals) THE Established I869 Surplus Earned in 1940. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 4,603,568 and Beneficiaries. ......................$ 18,058,822 New Assurances Paid for in 19-1-0. . . . . . . . . 45,615,065 Total Assurances in Force at End of Year. . $586,019,392 Total Assets at End of Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$196,605,=i-l8 V |- WATERLOO, ONT. FOwned by the Pollcyholders" BiPENDABLE PROTECTION The Mutual Life of Canada has closed its 7lstlyear of service to Canadians. Thousands of new meniliers from every walk oflife were added t0 the company, and many policyholders increased their insurance holdings. Payments to policyholders and beneficiaries increased during the year. Over $8,000,000 of premiums paid by policyholders were invested in Canadifs War Loans. The following are some of the outstanding features of the year's IIERMAID SCHOOL CONCERT The Cluistmas concert of Mer- Inaid School was presented in the sclioolroum on flinrsdrtyr evening, Dec. 19th when a large number of purenis ilflti visitors were present Tho school ivris artistically decor- ated for the occasion. Each mem- ber svas loudly applauded and sev- eral ivcie encore-cl which showed the appreciation of the audience Music {or the evening was furnished by Miss Pt-iiri Jones nrilziiiili with liiirp accompaniment by the teacher, 11155 Sue Jones, Mr. Vernon S. Munn capably acted s! chairman. The folloivizzg was the program: Welcome, by Bennett. MacDonald. Chorus by School, Joys of Christ- mus. Rccizwlon. Who Filled Santa's ltockinss by Dunstan MacDonald. Monologue. Just Tore Christmas by Billie MacEachern. Drill, We Are Little Qnowfiow- IFS. by Primary Pupils. Recitation, Brevit-y by Joan Muc- Eat-hem. Q HOT WATER BOTTLES Guarnt d tori yin‘ 79 Guaranteed c for 2 years STOP THAT COUGH with Reddin’: Bronchial Syrup bottle 50c Money Back Guarantee 8 oz. WEEKS’ COLD TABLETS Box — 25c REDDIN BROS. Dialogue, Keeping Store. Recitation, Mrs. Santa by Norma MacDonald Recitation. Tvlcphoning Shim by Gerald NiacDonuid. Duel, Coon, Coon by Jerry Rob- ertson, and Robert Mac-Donald len- ‘coredi. Vinln Solo, by Earl Jones ten- cored). Dialogue, How Mr Bates Got Out of Shopping. Recitation. A Substitute by Mary E. MacEachern Chorus by school, There'l1 Always Be An lirnglzind, Intermission. szile of candy. Solo, You Are My Stinshine by Fhrda Bucll fciicnredl. Recitation. Christmas Concert by Donnie litacEachern. Drill, Ten Little Niggers. Monologue, Delivering a Christ- mas Present by Eric MacDonald. Drill. An" Important Letter by In- termediate pupils. Recitation. crusts and Curls by Vclmn Munn. Pantomime. Old Black Joe. Recitation. Christmas Shopping, by Ruth MzicEachcm Dialogue, Aunt Jemima‘: Present. Violin Solo by Earl Jones (en- cored). Solo, Infant lowly by Miinn rencoredl. Monologue, Jack Finds the Baby by Lloyd MacDonald l Chorus bv school. Merry Bells Closing recitation. A Christmas . Visitor by Hiltln MacDonald. I Sanin Claus then made his no- pehrance and dLstribllted gifts , from a well lnden Christmas tree to all the pupils. not forgetting the teacher, who was well remembered bv hor pupils. The singing of the Iginq mought iihc entertainment to s c ose. Velma .______________ NEW ARGYLE SCHOOL CONCERT On Monday evening December 29, the pupils of New Argyle School presented their annual Christmas program to s large audience of parents and visitors. Mr. Harry MacNevin was appointed chairman for the evening. As the evening slipped quickly past the pupils brought Christmas cheer and laughter to their audience. At the conclusion of the program Santa did hot fail to appear, and after a tow remarks distributed the numerous gifts to the pupils and teacher from the nicely acc- orated Christmas tree. Following is the program: Chorus, by the School. Welcome, by Hilda Darrach. Recitation. Dorothy MacDougall. Recitation Douizlas MacKinnori. Song. Arnold MacEachcrn. Recitation, Duncan Dnrrach. , Recitation. Mildred MncKlnnon. g Dialouun. T110 Choir Brcuks Down. J Recitation, Arnold MncEchem. Recitation. Florence MacDon- gall, ' Ducli. Wendell Gillis and Ellie i Sionrari. Recitation. Clcvton MwcQuorric Dlalrrrzuc. Two Ns-rrrr" l Recitation, Cecil Mac-Dcugail. Recitation, An Old Harmer. Old favorite songs. Recitation. Isabell Inman. intermission and sale of candy. RGCHIUOH, Ralph MacKinnon. Recitation, William MiicDougall. Diiiloguc, Ycssah Boss, Song-Theodore Toole. Dialogue, Radio Station G. U. Chorus. Flag Song. Recitation, Everette MacEach- (‘l'll. Reading. by Sandie. Recitation, Neil Darrach. Song, Wendell Gillis. Dialogue, To Much Pie. Recitation, Billie Darrach. Chonis, By School. Drill, Nine pupils. Recitation, Russell MacQuari-ie. _____i_______i_ MOBILE CANTEEN AT DESERT ‘TORONTO. Jan. 15—(0P)—A fully-equipped mobile canteen for the troops at Debert. NS, was ao- ceptcd today by Mai-Gen. C. F. Constantine, Chief oi Military Dis- trict Nv. 2. on behalf of Mai-Gen. W. H. P, Elklzis, Officer Comaimnd- ing the Atlantic Comamnd. The canteen was donated by Canadian Legion War Services, Inc. "Baby" bills for amounts less lillll $2 have been issued in Bri- an. A REAL Gold Weather Breakfast BUNS Fresh daily 20c Doz. -- You'll agree these srs ills must delicious buns you ever tasted - and they should be i Made with finest ingredients. Spe- cially priced. STEWARTS BAKERY THE CHABILQTIETOWN UUARDIQN- Tl-s Central Guardian Th1, column is reserved tor pews Ill locll interest, but advertising 0| o newsy nature may be inserted at 5 cents a word. Ill"!!! N!‘ able In adva-nm caaswuu. w: Pnuwgrallha. i CONFEDEKATION Lll-‘E lNSUlw ANCE L-BTSB-‘l-Zl-Zil NORTH RIVER B AP '1‘ I B '1‘ CHURCHES.—S-ervice at Iiutrview Sunday, January 19th at 11 A. M. Service at. North River at 3 P. M. Service at Kingston at 7.30 P. M. A. E. Todd, Munster. 11-275-1-17-11. FUNERAL SATURDAY — The fllllflfll oi the late James D. Camp- bell will tavkc place Saturday morn- ing at. 8 45 to St. Dunstans thollc Cemetery | CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH ‘ SERVICES for January 19,1941. Churchill 11 A. M. Clyde River 8 P. M. Nine Mile Creek 7 P. M. T. W. Goodwill. Minister. L-267-1-l7-1l. ‘THE UNITED CHURCH Ol~ CANADA-Hunter River Pastoral Charge. services will be held on Sunday, January 19th as follows:- l1.00 A M. Wiltshire. 3.00 P. M Wheaties’ River. 7.00 P. M. Hunter River. At this service the officers oi the Young People's Union Wl-‘l be installed. Rev. Lieivls M. Murray. Minister. L-244-1-17-1i. FLOURISIIING SOCIETY — During the year i940, the members of Indy Patricia lodge. Canoe Cove, with the help of some non-mem- bers have tried to bring comfort to others by the following work: Knitting 73 pairs of.’ Army Socks, l0 pairs of Rifle Mitt-S, 5 pair of half- mitts, 2 sweaters. 4 pairs oi’ sea- mans socks, l4 woollen blankets. 1 donated by Mrs John Macbean, 2 quilts. Red Cross Fund, Loyal Orange Lodge $10.00. Red Cross drive $5.00. British and Foreign Bible Society $5 00. War Savinz: Certificates were bought, Orphanage s5 00. 26 parcels were packed for soldiers overseas and home defence. OFFICERS ELECTED — The following officers o! Lady Patricia lodge, Canoe Cove were elected and installed for the year 1941. Worthy Mistress. Sister Myrtle MacPhaiil. Deputy Mistress, Sister Janie Mac- Cannell Chaplain, Sister Julia Dar- rach. Recording Secflv. Sister Annie Gordon. Financial Sec'y, Sister Louise MacNei-iri. ‘Treasurer. Sister Catherine Campbell. Director of Ceremonies. Sister Clara MiicPhov. lecturers. Sister Catherine Darracii and Si. Muimrct. liiac-Kinnoii. 1st. Committee. Sister Minnie ltlaic- Nevin 2nd Committee. Sister Clara Dzirracli. 3rd Committee. Sister An- nie MncPhee. 4th Committee, Sister Margaret MiicKlunon. 5th Sister Catherine Campbell. Guardian, Brother Don MncNevlri. Inner Guard, Sister Annie MacPhee. Outer Guard. Brother Harry MacNevin. DAVENIURT-ll VNES — Mrs. Emily S. Much , of Putnam, ' . and Frcfciick D. Daven- port. of Niulcicn. Muss“ were mur- ried in hliilcicu on Dec. 28, 1940. at n sinipfc ccroiiiiiiiy iii Governor FulIPr H'll in llli‘ parish house u‘ First. Bupiist Chuich, ilic cerenionv being pciiornicri by Rev Georg A. Clarke, pastor of the church. as- sisted by Rev. Henry E. Hodge, of Mclrosc, ltfiiss. formerly of Putnam, Conn. Miss Elstclle M Thomas, cousin oi the bride was bridezcnnid, anti Alderman PilllE L. Davenport, son of the groom, was bestman. The bride was given in marriage by George W. Czisuvant, also of Maiden. Only intnistiirite relatives of the couple nitcndcd the cere- mony. Mrs. MiiCllllllfiS is the daugh- ter of Edward Sliarkey. of Tryon P, E. I. and has been night sup- ervisor of the Day Kimball H ' pital at Putnam. Conn.. for seve- years. Mr. Davenport is connecic‘ with the Clifford ‘Black Furniture Co., oi‘ Maiden, Mrs. MacIrii s attended the Prince of Wales Cu‘.- lege at Cliarlottciown. P. E 1. and was graduated from H. P. Hospital in Boston, Mass. Ml‘ Davenport is well known in Moivc- ton, Coverdule and Eli-gin, Allr" C0,, having visited here for sevimi‘ years with relatives and friends-- (Moncton Times). POST NUPTIAL SHOWER — A most pleasant iévening was spent at the home oi Mr. nd Mrs. W. J. Seaman, Springfied, Friday. December 27, when a number of friends and neigihbora gathered ‘ii their home to tender a post-our‘ i shower to Mr. and Mrs. J" ‘ 2 Hickox. When all the guests i1" arrived, Mr. Alexander MacDo" was appointed chairman, and p few well chosen remarks exit u" the nature of the Sill/hermit. ll called upon the bride and 8T0?!" i take the seats of honor. 'l"liosc r - siatlng in the openifls 0! the I11 were Mrs Lorne Seaman. M s Cedric Seaman. Mrs. Sutlierl-ii MacKny, Mrs. Allan Hickox 3-71- Hickox, on behalf of his wlfc. mum» a fitting. reply, expressing hi: thanks for the kindness of those. who had t-emembered them. Ml Joined in singing, For They Aw Jolly Good Flelloyivs Mr. W. J. Seaman then expressed his pleasii c at. the number, who had gritlv r? to do honor to the newly mar .-:‘ couple. The remainder of the even- ing was spent in music and soci" chat. A bountiful lunch was served by the ladies. .___.__________ LUMBER BUREAU T0 MEET i AMT-TIBET. N.S.,' Jan. 15-(0?! R. s. Cumming, Secretary oi the Maritime Lumber Bureau. announc- ed today a meeting of the bureau would be hold in Moncton ‘Phurs- day to consider preparation of a Basilica, thence to the Hanan Ca- I . brief osin th b ..i prints?!‘ g e excess us ness TILLIE THE TOILER - 3ANHARY37. 1941 If You hurry, You'|li Get: choice of these Youth’: and Siudonh OVERCOATS regularly $|6.95 lo $2LOO For $||.95 Hurry i About twouty-iivs o! this loosen’: but values. Heavy s11 wool tweeds and fleeces in raglan: and guards. Sizes 80 to 87, ages 12 to Vgoilra-iiid Clearance . ...-.-.. . . 1-95 BOY’S OVERCOATS Regular $1.50 to $l2-95 for quicl: buyers $5.95 Only twenty coats in this lot - but there are plonty of plums. Tho season's boat English twoods in regions, guards and swsggers. Sizes ni-rr- mzcrn. . BOYS 5U RCOATS , Rogular $5.50 to $5.95 For $11-89 A cloarlng spools! o! those p o p ul s. r three - quarter length, full zippor trout style coats. All wool avia- tion blues and dark Bing- lish Meltons. Week-end Clearance. J Price . . . Boy's Pullovers , $l.ll9 See these regular $2.00 all ' wool sweaters in "V" or _ zipper neck styles. Week- §§i.f1.iirf'i°.i' $1.49 Boyd Bluo Frioze Brooches Wash-end c l‘ Q P E7. Si Q $IJ9 ll you like s. lot or warmth - s lot of wear and s. good l! pick up s pair oi’ these all wool Mose breaches — double seat and double knee. Sizes 24 to 83. Week-end .79 Clearance . . . . . . . Heavy all Wool Ribbed Hose Week-end Clearance I15: Here's I. good special. Heavy ‘all wool ribbed Hose -- fancy tops —- double toe and heel. Heather shades — broken sizes to 101/9. 4E’ u. I1 Week-end Clearance, pair . . . . . .. Penman’: Famous “No. 747" 98c Peninairs famous “No. 747”, fleece iiiicd Com- BOY’S BREECHES $2.89 Famous Humphrey Cloth Breeches —- rugged all wool tweed that can "take it”. Double seat and knee for longer wear. Sizes 24 to 32. 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