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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1972-12-21, Page 5Long' ago, one quiet night, the ,11:14 q(,.1.01,4.Y' Message came, and in its spirit of Hope and Peace we send - all our friends warm Christmas:greetings! FROM R. R. 2, SEAFORTH Phone 527-0847 • An Authorized Associate Hatchery Franchised to Produce Genuine Cut into the New Year with light- hearted fun. Our appreciation to all. From All of Us at Rathwell's Auction Service May it bring our good friends and patrons • many moments rich with peace and contentment. We sincerely wish that you may enjoy a hOliday season full to over- flowing with life's best. The Management and Staff SEAFORTH MANOR LIMITED These two examples of modern needlecraft were winning designs in a contest held by the Embroiderers' Guild of America. At left, the Three Wise Men, &Vile in crewel embroidery'by Dorothy Leeds. Right, a modern Santa Claus and reindeer in needlepoint, designed and executed by Phyllis Brackett. Scots Celebrate Hogmanay, Day iliCof FiFst:Tboting What's Hogmanay? It's the Scottish name for New Year's Eve — and first foot ing is what they call the tradition that dictates Scot- tish hospitality for the New Year celebration. The first person to cross the threshold of any house on that occasion is sup- posed to do so bringing gifts to his or her host — gifts of food or coal, both tokens of warmth and friendliness. In return, the first-footer re- ceives a drink. But that's not all. People used to compete vigorously for the 'honor of, being .a first-footer, and ran races from door to door, Their "-hosts might or might not be happy to welcome the visi- tors. If the first-footer were a woman, it meant bad luck for the year. But it was good luck if the first person i•G,, across the threshold were a • "' man, especially one known to have been born feet fore- most—still better if he hap- pened to be dark rather than fair. Why the word Hogma- nay? 'Mat's a mystery still — similar words occur certain, at best. else- where, but origins are 1 ChRiSTMAS BIESSiNqs ay the blessings of this joyous season surround you. May your holiday be merry and your happiness enduring. Tuckersmith FofA THE HURON EXPOSIT9k SEANOTI to,o7 DEC.. 'at e 1 Must increase membership for 1973 duced Vince Fewlie and his wife from Vanastra. Mr. Fowlie take his seat on township colineil on January 2. Jaines I. McIntosh, R.R. 4, Seaforth, was elected president of the Federation, succeedinge 'Stuart Wilson •of R.R.1, Bruce- field. Secretary-treasurer is .14#1e.S. Wqr,C.40, • grect9F.A 400E14 H4r. Arts,. James' I* McIntosh, coignml AO Meter grnIclegi of R.:4,4, gegprtN.Pan10404, R.R.3, SegOtth$ Robert Law,; son, ja*P51$10.,F,.. Gregor; Ken Moore of Sgmond, vine and Stuart Wilsen, AND BEST WISHES for A HAPPY NEW YEAR to ALL. WILLIAM BENNETT " Your 111etropollitan Life Insurance Agent iiMUMANAWSIMMIMPARCOMWMOVAMMNIAMMINANOr 1;1014 Kai? AU he wants for Christmas is awaiting your inspection here. Our group includes separates, outerwear and accessories to keep him looking mighty fine. ' GIFT CERTIFICATES Undecided about what to glee — A Gift Certificate from Bill O'Shea's Is sure to please Available in any amount • ALL !TENN GIFT BOXED FREE of Charge at BILL O'SHEA Men's Wear PHONE 527-0995 . SEAFORTH ...ainiMMoi*i*imeimiglantMentA0M4MINteMinrkmanm-- $ SALE 10% off all • r• strap rubber galoshes JACK THOMPSON' FOOTWEAR SERVICE SHOES or REPAIRS 8 MAIN STREET SEAF6R111, iii 4 1:111 I 1447 SEASONS GREETINGS OW* '`,M1AktQA VON\ 04 Dutch Celebrate Feastof Sinterklaas • Christmas Dinners in How many people today could manage' such a menu as this one? Here it is, right out of the diary of a Dixie plantation owner: "We had for dinner oyster soup, besides boiled mutton, • ham, boned turkey, wild ducks, partridges, plum pudding, sauterne, burgun- dy, sherry, and Madeira." And what gourmet cook would care to cope with this The Coed Old Days one? It was served to hearty-eating miners in the Rockies in 1858. After oys- ters and pork, which were conventional "openers," the menu went on to elk, ante- lope, buffalo "smothered" and grizzly bear a la mode. In addition, there was Black Mountain squirrel, prairie dog, and mountain rats — followed with swans, cranes, and quail — the whole lot accompanied by wines. For centuries, the Feast of Sinterklaas has been uniqud as a Dutch and Flemish event, honoring St. Nicholas' Calendar Day on December 6, but celebrated on the eve, December 5. Why is St. Nicholas' ifi-fluenee so strong in Hol- land? Primarily because he was the patron saint of merchants and sailors. The actual Saint lived from 271 A.D. to December 6, 342 or 343, so that his Calendar Day honors the date of his death. He became famous as the Archbishop of Myra, in Asia Minor, and 'per- formed many good and saintly deeds. Legend tells us he performed miracles as well, such as calming stormy seas, dropping dowries into the shoes of penniless maid- ens, and saving children from dire harm. He is now the patron saint of the city of Amsterdam, All Dutch children believe that Sinterklaas, as the saint is now known, lives in Spain, where he spends most of the year recording the behavior of all children in a big red book: while his servant Piet (Pete) stocks up on presents for the next December 5. After mid-No- vember, Sinterklaas mounts his milk-white steed, Piet swings the sack full of gifts over his shoulders, and they board a ship to sail for Am- sterdam harbbr and a for- mal welcome by the May- or and prominent citizens. Then comes a fabulous par- ade through town, watched live and on TV by people all over the. country. At night Sinterklaas rides across Holland's rooftops and Piet distributes gifts and candy — in exchange for the hay or carrot which children leave for the horse in each little shoe thatls left by the fireplace. A Sinterklaas present is not a bit like an early Christmas present. Dutch tradition demands that all packages be camouflaged in some imaginative way, and that each gift, be accompa- nied by a. fitting poem. For the essence of Sinterklaas is sheer fun — with kidding expected between all ages and social groups. Presents are , tif ten hidden all over the house — and those who get them must be willing to work hard for their sur- prise. The poems that come with the gifts are expected to play good-natured fokes on the gif tees and they must be read aloud. After- ward, each person says a loud "Thank you, Sinter- klaas!" — which is indeed the way, the Hollander feels about this merry and very special Christmas festivity. "To strengthen our voice from' Huron County, we must in- crease our membership," Wil- liam Crawford, Clinton, secre- tary-fieldman for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, told the members of the Tuckersmith Federation of Agriculture at the annual meeting Thursday at Egmondville United Church. He said he was promoting a membership drive in the next few months to increase member- ship in Huron to 1,500 from the present 1,240 membership. With 12,000 members in Ontario he said this means Huron has 10• per cent of the Ontario member- ship. "Too we are fortunate in Huron to have two members on the provincial executive -- Gor- don Hill, of Varna, who. is the president, and Mason Bailey, Blyth, a director. "In my opinion we'll never have an organization until we get to the grassroots of farming," he said. "You need to get in- volved to understand your organ- ization. Unless you communicate it is impossible to know the farmers' wishes." Mr. Crawford explained the necessity of urging the members to help increase, membership. Success in signing new members is the result of local people par- ticipating in their own area, he said. Stating the farmer receives nine per cent of the consumer's dollar, Mr. Crawford said, "We must try to see the farmer gets a larger share." Mason Bailey, Blyth, presi- dent of the Huron Federation of Agriculture, spoke of the im- portance of knitting all of the levels in the Federation into a single unit. Inviting members to attend county meetings and to partici- pate in forming policy he said, "Any member may voice an opinion at, any of the county meetings." Other members who spoke were James McGregor, R.R.2, Kippen, a director of the Ontario Pork Producers Marketing Board and Harry Arts, H.R. 4, eaforth, a director on the Huron County White Bean Mar- keting Board. A committee is to be formed by the Tuckersmith Federation to investigate crop insurance in Huron County. This decision followed complaints about not getting insurance unless the crop was totally lost. "A resolution from this committee will give us something to work on," Mr. Bailey said. • Reeve Elgin Thompson of Kippen spoke and also intro- Yule- Lives In Legend And Lore Twinkling on trees, glow- ing from windows, glittering everywhere, Christmas lights reflect, today, the candles of "Ian earlier time. A candle in the windOw can light the Christ Child on his way, says Irish legend. Nativity scenes in homes and churches depict the ani- mals of the Manger—and on Christmas Eve, the cattle, the sheep and all the animals pre- sent at the Nativity are given the gift of speech. So says the lore of Christ- mas. Blossoming on the holiday e, greens . and flowers their beauty and fra- reminding all of the der of Christmas. In legend, all flowers bloom at midnight on Christmas Eve, just as they did more than 2,000 years ago. The legend and lore of Christmas expresses the sim- ple faith that lies at the heart of this happy, holy time. Some of the most delightful of legends are told in carols. From France comes the "Carol of the Birds." Its words recount how the birds flew to Bethlehem to behold the Christ Child. Each bird, as it flew, sang a special song of praise and rejoicing. There's a 'Carol of the Flowers," too. Summoned to the presence of the newborn King, every flower blossom- ed, and each blossom was a symbol of the Little One's Virtues: Seafaring peoples, in their own way, related nature's wonders to the miracle of the Nativity, through carols. "I Saw Three, Ships Come Sailing" 'tells of ships cross- ing the sea on Christmas morn, bearing Jesus, Mary and Jetseph. Remember! It takes but a moment to place a Brussels Post Want Ad and be money in pocket. To advertise, just Dial Brussels 887-6691. a minute . . . to wish you a wonderful Christmas!