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The man had just informed the Pullman agent that he wanted a Full- man berth. "Upper or lower?" asked the agent. "What's the difference?" asked the man, "A difierance of fifty cents in this base," replied the agent. "The lower is higher than the upper. The higher price is for the lower. If you want it lower you'll have to go higher. “7:: sell the upper lower than ihe lower. In other words, the higher the lower. Most people don't like the upper, although it is lower on account of it. being higher. \Vhen you occupy an upper you_ have to get up to go (0 b’d ind get dnwn when you gr} up. You can have the lower if yuu pay higher. The upper is lower than the luwvr because it is higher. If you me willing tn go higher, it will be lower." But the poor man bud fainted!â€"Ep- worth Herald. Macmillan & Cu. have just published “The New Citizen" by Dr. G. Elmore Ream-m. They have also arranged with him lo publish the “Remnan Series" of benching English tn foreignors. This will consist of “English for New Canadians," “The New Uitiaen." A Teacher's Manual. \anl Chm-u, A Primer of Civicsâ€"the last three being in course of prvpm- uliun. Dr. Reaman has leuenlly been Elected a memhe: of the Canadian Authors Association. A'ynnng woman reports that she was travelling nn :1 train recently, when :1 country girl, evidently on her first trip, entered und occupied the other hulf of the sen. The conductor ('eune thrqngh calling fur tickets und after some PH)- lmn-assed fumbling the girl handed hers over. A law minntws lutex u train boy came down the aisle behind her crying “ChewingAgni‘nT‘ “MEICfl” saifiv Miss‘ Innocence to her seat cnmpanion, "do We have to give up our chewing gum coo?" The. D.|il_v St-Lr of Monday give; a very good piclure of line scene nf the robbery nf the Chins-5e Laundry early Sunday Morning. The photograveur shows the building, which stands on Yonge Street nst In Wvllumn’s Gents Furnishing Store: also Lung Lnn who was robbed, n Inemher of The Libel-Ml staff and six m- seven other citizens. Christmas coming on Sunday this year, Monday. Dvcemher 26th. will he nhnerved as A holiday thloughont the Dmnlninn. An m-derâ€"inâ€"Council pm- \'iding for this has been passed. IL is prolmhle that prnvision will he made for nbsermtion of the Mnnduy followâ€" ing New Year's as u huliduy also. The Chlistums sprvice will beheld in Hope Mmhndist Church on Sunday next, Christmas Day, Dec. 25th M230; Appropriate Hymns and Music by the Choir. Sermon by Pastor T. S. Unlu- hridge. Subject The Joy of Christ- xun§. A Hearty Welcome to all. "I‘he teachers re<pousihle for the recent sclmnl t'nncvrt. wish lntlmnk the parents and friends I'm- lheir kindly co-opemtion. The proceeds amounted to abnut Svanty duilars. The net plo- cseds will he used for picture: and priumry equipment. R. “’01-. Iii-n.1, H. Dunlap. F. (1‘. M. fur thix' District, was (- away to altoml [he fum-rul uf uncle in New Ymk, consequently was unuhle tn p-ly his nffiuial \‘isi Richmnnd Lndze lust eyel‘ing as ll been previously arranged. Telnluc i~‘ L imdy huildr-r Creates n he bomn food Tho Veneruhlo Alchdc'loon will con- duct the set-\‘icns HT. St. Min-y‘s Anglican ‘ Church on Christmas Mm n- ing when Holy Communion will he cvlvln-utvd at H u. m. Dr. C. E. Hill has npenf-d :m nf‘fico at the H-sidencc of Mr W. T. Guoderhnm, L'msing. Even lmdy \vbhus (Lu-l the [mat of success. Therepulnrnwotina of the Y. \V M. 0., pOslpnnvd until Tuesday, Jam 3, will he'hold ut the home of Miss E (Em-don. If yuu me fo-Plinz :I“ \vmn nut. if you can't eat. slvep or wqu with any satisfaction you need Tunluc. h. is sold an Slunns Drug Slmv. f You wunt pk'nly uf pt-p, strvilglh and mwrgy. Luke 'l‘amlnc. It‘ is‘suld ut Sloan; Drug Stare. Mr. R. \V. E. Bumuhy was L'u‘l. week rv~vlectt~d President of the United Farmers Olganizulinn. Fur Chl'iStHIJS card", Christmas houklets and Christmas dvcmutiuns go to 'I‘hq Liberal Olfice. Checkers, Dominnm. l’at-r‘hvesi, Lust Heir nnd other games at; The Liberal Store. (iwul supp populu' uuth. I” at f. lHllll 1‘: 0mm fur the 'lminl lh‘View. mall Sam 9 visit to [S iL bad flied nn he The conceit given in the Masonic Hall by the pupils of [he juninr moms of the Public School on Friday Pvening was being thoroughly enjoyed by u crowded housv, when suddenly all ‘wns in darkness. Many of the children were terrified. Lamps were pvt-cured as such us possible but it was deéidefl (n disperse the crowd. thus muilting éight splendid numbers of the pro- grinning The thne teachers in charge feel that, An injustice has been dealt, (h!!!) and can only hnpe that the school lmurd and those in charge will make a thorough investigation. Has started a siuging‘ciass if] Mrs. N. Bully's home. Arnold St. Rich- mond Hill. and will be here every Monday. Mr. Rutmn will be pleased to have u call from an" person intereslad. or arrangements may he made by phone, No. :21- 11. 21-27 A nilmhex- of accounts were read and ordered to be paid. The Treasuxex's annual statement, was presented, and on nrtjon. the stnteluent Wusrrecuived. and the Clerk was instructed tu bar}: 100 copiiesr 0} the same printed for dist: ibutiun. Mr. F. N. Ht pper was present and submitted certnin questions atfecting the Fire Brigade which were discussed at snnu- lenuth. 0n molinn the Re; Va and Fin- Chin were appointed to purchase 2: new branch. purchase it new brunch. Mr. Sewell discussed with .tth Council CI-rtain allmations to he umdc in a plan nf subdivision which had been submitted tn the Council for approv-ll. r\ .- Al I A . _-. “Fluv. ... On motinn the plan was up waved with the understnnding that, mt 16 according [Elbe plan is to he conveyed to the Cnrpomlinn nnd that Bridguford Street is to he widened by taking seventeen feat from the eastern limits of Low 5 and 6 and that said Lot 16 is to be graded as a street. The Cnuncil met D86. 15. in the Clerk'SU c9. present the Reeve- nnd Councillors. Monkumn. Buttyund Hill; minutes uf pxeviuus meetings xend and confirmed. "Wt-H." she laughed. What‘s certainly funny. You me pum- guvswrs. all nf you. The fact is. I'd bv-on out to the.- counlry overnight, and I was asking my lluslgand if it rained here lut evening.” 7 POSTPONED SALEâ€"le all/:limn sale of xtnck. poultry vtc.‘ Steele‘s Cut-Hers Stop 38, Yungo Street the property 01' F. L. Kemlmll, has been [Instpuned until Sallnduy. Dec. 21, on a nccnunt f‘f _1hc rain last Saturday. The Said Mus. C: I think you \VIong. It sm'mvd tn me l disaussing Illllsi’f‘, fnl' em Lraim-d ear’ very distinctly," A l'eW minutes later [he lu( appeared and they lnld her of :Iglemnem. ’ Said Mrs. B: “Nu, talking almut. going aw lo him. 'Find nut. n denr.’ " Said Mrs. A.. one nt' the "Thvy must, lmvo [wen because I hen ~d her menu deer.’ " _V-. “n, Masonic Hull. At 5 p. In. the children will he gin-n a supper and at 80'clnck u mnulwr from Chrisls Church 'l‘xn-untn. h-nvc kindly c-msenled tn cmm- out and give an Entertainnwnt. after which the shed things on thp Clnistnlus tree will he distrihutvd by :I. rcpwsentive of Santa Claus. Pun-Ht: and freinds (If the School are cmdiully invited to ho px-psr‘nt. All un- \leumw. Silver collection at the duar. St. Mary's Anglican Sunday Schm‘l will have lhvir Chuislunm 'l‘n-e on Friday [_)_e('_emher 23rd 1921 in the HAREâ€"0n Saturday DPCPIII'H'I' lTlh. 192], tn Mr. and Mls. Althm-Ham (nee Alice va-icks) Maple Out. :lmby girl. Poultry consifit. uf White \Vvandottes, ‘Martin Rpgal Strain: Leghorus. Austrailun Strain; which me all gnod for hrevding‘ perm. All other birds are good laying strain. MIN. JU-‘KH fl iPnd : wnll velanxlah. “W't-H.’ M Chrisllnus my. 9.45 n. m. Sunday School 10.30 H. Ill. ()hx istums Sept \Vilh Huly (,‘rolmnunion. Public School Concert St. John's Church, Oak Ridges English as it Sounds Mr. Wm. C. Ruttan Tree and Entettainmen: 's. B: “Nu. no, they were m-t. going away and she Styx! Find 0le about IhL-Lmln, Village Council Society Item , one of the m'vrhomvls I think you are both (lg-d tn xxw_lln~y were. BIRTHS mutt laughed. Boston Transcxipt been to the she said ludv horse-1f 0f Lheirdis- l [maimed r”. . N . v . . 5-27“ F We Know How 11;] Stationery I Isl At This ()ffice Come in and See us about. vour Spring \Vork now. Shop next to the Shoe Factorv, in the old Bank Building. TEETZEL BROS Eave Troughing, Furnace and Ge1eral Repair Work. \Ve ale now in a position to mnk after your needs in Mary line uf metal wm-ktund will he pleased to see you in regard to 3 1’8 Choice building Int dollars per fuut, n» .01": piece, land, eight good situation. House and Int 8174'. Lalge houn- nn Mineral Spring pm party. Boot and H . NEW’PJARKEJ‘ H BUSINESS COLLEGE ‘ AND (1 STENOGRAPHIC SCHOOI " ENROLL ANY '1 nu: $ J [I Individqu Insuncliun in all sulbjrcts. Shouthaml. 'l'ype\ni'- ing, Bunk-lumping, (JtvI-ryspon- demo: Spelling. Penmunship Rapid Calculation. Businms English, Gem-ml Oflicc Prepare For The Faii Rains Metal Roofing, Metal Siding, Metal Garages, Etc. Six acresvfine g New four-r0011: lmnse Call and sec For Sale by J. Edward Francis Thornhill All Kinds of Boots and Shoes Repaired. Good Workmanship. Prompt Service. ublic Notice PRINTING NEWMARKET‘ BANK OF TORONTO BLCC W. HURST :EO. KIDD Shoemaker Thumllill. 0r 8 South of Bakery on Yonge St. » F0 R R EN 1‘ see me at yourfirst oppurtuniiy. us well as g0nd {epuily medium ll‘drn soil. X Oill‘ acms, fine Soil, Pig YT. Inge Onmri mud, seven nl ght and ten Stu-«t A Marry, Merry Xmas -- AND A Mm New; Year By reason (.f A LUCKY PURCHASE I am able to ofier some All-Wool Imported Women’s Coats, Misses’ Coats, Children’s Coats, from $9.00 up. .V Men’s Pure Wool Overcoats and Suits from $36.00 up. There are only a few of each; see them before they are sold. 1 have a large stock of English and Scotch Wor- steds and Tweeds for Order Tailoring. Prices Down, Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing done; also all kinds of Pleating, Hemstirching, Scalloping and Em- broidery work attended to. E. R. FORTNER ,- TAILOR Richmond Hill Branch: '0 Everywoman For our friends and patrons This Is To YOUR Interest P. G. SAVAGE 5:1: SON Richmond Hill ANY women lack savings accounts, thinking their surplus too trifling to bank. Small amounts, accumulated gradually, are your strength In an emergency. Standard Service welcomes small as well as large accounts. I'OTAL ASSB‘FS OVER NINETY MILLIONS Cor. Yonge and Richmond St. STAN BAN K our Wishes are OF CANADA THE J. R. Harrington, Manager. 375