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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1971-12-23, Page 140 m • Star of wonder shone in the heavens, and Wise Men from the East came to worship a newborn King. May this spirit of reverence and rejoicing spread its wonder throughout your daily lives. Merry Christmas to all our friends and cherished patrons. The fall meeting of the Huron County Trappers' Association was held in the Londesboro Hall, and a good crowd was present, from a wide area of the district. A representative of the Winchester Gun Co., Cobourg, showed two films of wild animals and wild ducks, in Ontario and the western provinces, showing the life history of the ducks and their fight for survival from predators, nature, and sportsmen, and also the calling of the ducks by hunters to the blinds. Mr. Catton, first speaker, from thu Lands. and Forests, Hespeler, stated he was new to the district, but thought wild fur would bring good prices this' winter, and also stated that a pelting demonstration could be held in this district if the Trappers wanted one. He also stated, that any resolutions con- cerning seasons, etc., should be sent from the board to the Correspondent Mrs. Rena Caldwell The Sunday School of St. And- rew's Church,' Kippen held their annual Christmas Concert with the Rev. Paul Packman as chair- man. The welcome and the closing verses were given by Nancy Mc- Gregor. Recitations were deliv- ered by Mel anieLo'vell, Garth Hargreaves, Nancy Dietz and Heather McLean. Musical num- bers were given by the Parsons sisters from Hensall and by Mr. and Mrs. Grant Jones. Each class provided a number - the nursery class did The Christmas Story; the kindergarten class did We Are a Little Chorus; the Primary Class gave Ten Little Stockings; the Junior Class gave The Nat- ivity Play; the Intermediate Class did a play The Pampered Darling and their next stop will no doubt be Hollywood. M AKING POTTERY AND SANTA 1-1I-LITES INSTITUTe MEETING Mrs. Wm. Batten, Exeter, demonstrated the making of pot- tery when Kippen East Women's Institute met at ' Belhuron' Farms" for the Christmas meet- ing. MrS. Batten commented on the rnaterid, the moulding, the glazing and the firing. On di..play were many of the finished products. Mrs. Ken McKay gave many uses of aluminum foil. Mrs. Neil McNicol, a recent Provinc- ial Honour winner was presented with a gift by Mrs. Wm, Bell. Mrs. Grant McGregor a new member, was presented with an Institute pin and handbook. Mrs. J. Drummond gave a report of the District Board meeting; Mrs. Pepper gave Agri- 'culture and Canadian Industries report; Mrs. R. Kinsman gave Citizenship and Education report. Fines were paid by members failing to wear the Institute pin. Members will entertain the other branches in the district to a Dessert Euchre in February and visit the Zurich Rest Home in March." Mrs. D. Adams com- mented on the motto The Hap- piness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts." The roll call was answered by my most unusual Christmas card: Mrs. R. Bell, president, chaired the meeting and gave a Christmas reading as did Mrs. J. Drummond. Mrs. Wm. Bell was hostess and Mrs. Campell Eyre co-hostess. Christmas Carols Were sung and Santa appeared to distribute the secret pal gifts. Mrs. V. Alderdice and her committee served lunch. Christmas In The Country (By E A. Brown) Christmas in the country, That I love so dear; Friends drop in to greet you, Wish you "Christmas Cheer". Family all will gather, As in days of yore; Christmas in the country, Happiness in store. Christmas in the country, Christmas at the farm; How we all enjoy it With it's rustic charm! Picturesque and tranquil, One can be at ease,, In the stone house nestled 'Mong the green spruce trees. Christmas in the country - Skater's ponds will freeze, Hills of snow will beckon To the folk with skis. Children will be playing 'Round the glittering tree; Others by the fireside Chat and take their tea. Christmas in the country - Snowmobiles will roar, Through the trackless forest Glistening with hoar. Listen for the sleighbells That we used to hear, Jingling on old Dobbin In many a yesteryear. Christmas in the country Where a vacant, chair., Tells of loved ones absent Those who once were there. - Memories are precious, And we now recall Many a Merry Christmas With our loved ones Christmas in the country - "Happiness!' the theme: Making pleasant memories For a future dream. So, we will expect you, Answer to the call, - • "Christmas in the country Welcome, one and all." 1 Ontario Trappers' Association, North Bay and then forwarded through them to Toronto to get quick results. Mr. Dave Johnston of Toronto stressed how serious and numerous the rabies cases were in animals in the district, and that the peak of the cycle could be reached in 1972. He said some animals could carry the disease, for example foxes, for a year and that skunks and bats were the worst carriers of the disease, and warned any person coming in contact with rabid animals should wear gloves 4 and be very careful to wash in soap and water and use rubbing alcohol afterwards, and in doubtful cases, call or see a veterinarian for advice. The five $100 draws were won by: Ron McKay, Clinton;'^' John peeves, R.R. 3, Clinton; Albert Maschke, R.R. 2, Mitchell; Lorraine Randall, Hensall; and Doug Stemp, Goderich. Trappers Meeting Attracts Attendance NEWS OF KIPPEN Children Featured In Christmas Concert eafo•th 22 Goderich Street West — We sincerely wish you. every blessing that the season holds. May you and those dear to you rejoice in contentment and love, GERALD'S DA SUN Good will towards men. With grateful appreciation for your support, - we express greetings and good wishes pf the season. G. A. WHITNEY FURNITURE --- FUNERAL ORVICE Phone 527-1390 Seaforth Itristrnas Blessings May the heavenly Christmas Star shine upon us and lead us all 'to blessed peace. Grate- fully, we extend season's greetings. We also express our apprectastion for the co-apex. aeon and understanding exibended by the pub& during the periods of inconirience which on occassions accomp- anied our construction programs during the past year. From the Commission and Staff of the SEAFORTH PUBLIC UTILITY' • COMMISSION • May you all share the true meaning of the Chrfhtmas season. K—lrEig. HURON ..E XP ;SITOR, S,EAFORTIri, ONT., DEC. 23, 1971 ••••`-••• (Contributed by' Rev. M. E. Reuber, B.A., B.D. of Northside United Church, Seaforth) CHRISTMAS, 1971 MESSAGE Mt. 2:9 And lo the star which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. Thomas Carlyle looked at his nation, 'England has a population of forty million people, mainly fools'. David Livingstone looked at Africa, 'An unhappy people to whom I must dedicate my life'. The difference in these two men is revealed bythelr outlook and insight. Two men sat in prison house bars The one saw mud, the other saw stars. The same prison, two bodies functioning the same chemically, but two minds tuned in to different wave- lengths! So it was at Bethlehem, The same Pales- tine, the sarri,e skies, the same stable, but some wise men were guided by a star, which they saw, to find and worship a King. There must have been other astrologers from the East, tuned in to a different spiritual wave-length, who saw no star, and were not led to a king. There must have been other shepherds in the fields, keeping watch over their flocks both .by day as well as by night in that hard and difficult time to which the forty-eight working hour weekwas total stranger. But only.a few shepherds tuned in to God's wave-length saw and heard the angel song about the Saviour. The rest heard and saw nothing unusual! Bethlehem was crowded with pilgrims enrolling in the compulsory national census, like a village town expanded to city size on Derby day. But we are not told of any great numbers who were aware of what happened in the livery stable to the rear of the inn, where the Saviour of all mankind was born. Their minds were elsewhere. They saw other stars! Thus it will be with millions of people celebrat- ing Christmas with its decorativk gladness and holidaying spirit - but not all! SomeNooking for the Saviour will be gUided to the manger. Others looking for the redemption of our time will find the King of kings, and Lord of lords in Jesus. Others sensing their lives are empty, and who would have them filled, and their vision cleared, will find the joy of Bethlehem's Saviour coming to them. And if we "welcome the Christ into our homes and lives that star will shine for such throughout eternity, Its light has not gone out fOr those who having eyes to see, see it beckoning, guiding, leading. How happily in the words of the Carol, will many find the Christmas Joy. The hopes and fears of all find the Christmas Joy, The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee to-night! (Contributed by Rev. Gordon Dill of • St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church,Dublin) CHRISTMAS MESSAGE "This very night in David's town. your Saviour was born - Christ the Lord. This is what will protie it to you: You will find a baby wraySped in cloths and lying in a manger". Suddenly a great army of Heaven's angels appeared with the angel, singing praises to God!"Gloi3 to God in the highest heaven! And peace on earth to men with whom He is kleased!" Luke 11 - 11 - 14 GOod News for Modern Man text. Peace is the goal of every man and of every nation. At this time of year many people talk and think and ponder more about peace. Yet peace is elusive as ever. Formulas for peace come with every generation. And whatever man may say to the contrary, he acts as if it takes war or the threat of war to bring peace among nations. More bombs, better bombs, newer weapons, more missiles, as if peace were the product of fear rather than the fruit of love and brotherhood. Nations are no better than the individuals who make up the people of a nation. How many of us really try to keep peace by controlling our feelings? Do we really forgive others as Christ forgave on the cross? How much better our lives, our neighbour- hood, our nation, our world would be, if each of us controlled our feelings of impatience, anger, jealous}, and even hatred. Many times, others would not have the occasion to vent their feelings if we controlled ours. Almost two thousand years ago a person came into this world who spoke of, peace and lived in peace with others. So much so, that Scripture calls Him the prince of Peace. As Chesterson says: 'His way has not been tried and found wanting. I t has not been tried." "Peace on earth to men with whom he Is pleased." a. BISHOP W. POWER, President of the Canadian Catholic Conference. "Jesus Christ was born so'that all men may be free and live life more abundantly. After 2,000 years we are still struggling to bring this about. Christmas is here to remind us the struggle is still worthwhile and still the greatest challenge to mat). Merry Christnias to everyone!" 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ii