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The Nativity Scene, most precious of Christmas remind-
ers, warms the coc4les of many hearts at this time of year.
In the hustl& an bustle and crass commercialism of the
times, this peaceful tableau is re-enacted a thousand times
acro s the nation in church and school concerts. The tra-'
ditl6h is one that should be encouraged because it" is easy,
to forget the real reasons for Christmas.
"For unto its a child is born ... and the government shall
be upon his shoulder ...'
When the spiritual ideal is born in the souls of men, it is
as a child. Walking in darkness, either moral or physical, is
the death of joy or hope or self-respect and it describes the'
condition of many people in this tired world. But the light
of Christmas cab still shine brightly into weary, heartbroken
lives.
Even though you may be tired, driven, worried, weak,
ill, depressed or just plain .worn=.out, the Christ spirit can
rejuvenate you. You have been trying to'carry the burden
of self-government on your shoulders. The Child is born
when you turn over self-government to a Power greater than
you.
"And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor,
the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of
Peace.
We are prone'ro take such words as 'wonderful' and make
them trite and hackneyed. But. to be truly wonderful im-
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his religion Was summed up in the first two words of the
Lord's Prayer.
Finally, He is called the Prince of Peace
Think of what perfect peace. of soul, if attained, could ,
mean. You would, no longer be affected.by what 9thers think
of you or say to you or what they would do -to Xou. Most of
us are.so conscious of -what others think of us we no longer
know who we really are. We are ruled by outer things and
what the Jones's are3ioing and getting. We are worried about
our jobs, •our paycheques, what the boss thinks of us, even
#•bout what our, own children think of us. We live these "liyes
of quiet,desperation" when we could becom8 the sons and
daughters of God.
That, to rhe, is one of the greatgst of all the gre'&Wr mises
in the Bible: Ye have the power to become the sons of God.
Who but God could make,a promise such as that?
And it is His birthday we celebrate at this time of year, `
the day that Jesus who became the Christ, was born. Does
it matter whether Dec: 25 is the exact historical date of His
birth? Does it matter whether you are a Christian. a Jew,
a Buddhist, a Moslem, a Hindu, a Taoist, an agnostic or an
atheist?
It is the hope of all imankind which is celebrated at this
time of year; the .hope for peace and joy and kindness and
giving and sharing and, most of all, loving. For if there is
one thing this world lacks it is love.
es miracles and that s what can ha en : man in cou Someone once said that love makes -the world go 'round. .
p pp If that is true, one cannot help but think that it must surely
cognize the power of God. - PEEWEE'S AGAIN IN DUBLIN —For the first time R.� Lane L'. Cronin second row,' K. Coyne, B.. Lane,
be slow down these days what with Christians shooting. y
q And though the Guiness .book of records, if we listen to Moslems, terrorism rampant and daily news broadcasts in several years, Dublin has a'Pee Wee hockey team. J. Barry, D•. Bruxer, M. Kelly and
B. Ferguson. In
those who conduct polls, is now out -selling the Bible, it is so full of tragedy and disaster that the bile comes up in your They play at the Seaforth arena and members are, the front row are J. Hicknell, L. Looby, R.Malone, W.,
still„ in spite of misguided translations and misinterpreta- throat.
tions, the greatest story ever told. Itis the Counsellor, the But I believe that enough of that special thing called love back, F. Kelly, coach and F. Bruxer, Manager, next lanagan.
guidebook to self-government. could prevent those same disasters; love could bring row, W. McIver, M. Bruxef, G. Malone, P. Melady (Staff Photo)
This Child whose birthday is celebrated at this season about the changes that all men, deep in their heart of hearts,
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is God, Himself, the mighty God, always present within and must surely crave.,
always available. Closer than our right hand. Our Father. And that kind of love was exemplified in the life of Jesus e w pensions driving legislation co m- i n g
a Father to all colors, dations and creeds. the Christ whose birth we celebrate.,,
The great jurist, Oliver Wendell Holmes, once said that My love to you this Christmas.
0 (by .lack Riddell, M.P.P.) DArcy McKeough announced in cheque in January for the single prosecutions under the Criminal
The Treasurer of Ontario, Mr. the Legislature this week an pensioner will be $38.88'and for a Code for impaired driving, refusal
increase in Gains payments. couple $98.64. to take a breathalyzer test or
Choir S I n B Effective January 1st, 1976, the The Attorney General tabled a having a reading over• the legal
e ►� t n a r sose Guaranteed Annual Income levels report in the House by a special limit a .08 have not kingificanng
will be increased to $265.00 a interministerial committee reduced the drinking -driving
drivin
(Continued from Page 1) Cmonth for a single pensioner and proposing new counter measures problem. - Death and injuries hav
Bluewater, Mr. John Marks of�` $530.00 for ; a pensioner couple. agar :t drinking driving in continued to escalate.
iLondon, Mrs. Beth Bechely, The - Seaforth Centenaires Southgate finished off a pass from goaltender,for the last minute and Seaforth Friday, December 26ih. Thus the. maximum GAINS Ontario. Mr. McMurtry sdid that (Continued next week)
Mrs. Albert , Horner, Mrs. dropped another 1 goal game Dave McClure to again move a half but again failed to get the then, meet the Lucn Irish agin in
R.J.Spittal and Mrs. Eva Friday night when the Lucan Irish Seaforth back into contention. equalizer despite outshooting the Seaforth on Sunday the 28th. On
McCartney all of town• nipped the local boys by' a S 4 South ate's second goal, at 13:31 visitors 22 to 8 in the final frame. Friday Januar 2nd the face -the
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Rev. and Mrs. Bert McSpadden count before 250 spectators. put the Centenaires within a The Centenaires have several Belmont squad in Seaforth.
The first period was all Lucan single marker with McClure and more important games this week The visitors are all contenders
of Richmond Hill visited with Mr. g p
„ Zachariah McSpadden and mrs. when they came out skating not Rick McDonald drawing assists. and have a good chance to and their previous games have
Minnie and Etta Hawley. Also only outshooting the locals 17 - 9 Seaforth continued to press but, improve their standing. They face been one goal decisions. This Our Gredt A
visiting with Mr. McSpadden "but opening a 3 0 lead. Brad missed several great chances for Mitchell hawks in Mitchell and should prove to be exciting
were Bill and Mary Church. Taylor, Gary Isaac and Mike the equalizer only to see Kevin meet the Exeter Hawks in hockey. • A
McIntyre connected and would Lightfoot make some outstanding
Visiting with Mrs. Leila have moved ahead even more but
saves. The lolls pulled theirt4o
•Dundas were Mr. and Mrs. Lou Arts in the Seaforth nets •1
Robert McMichael Y ' and Mr. and made some outstanding saves. �,
'Mrs. GordonMurray of W alton, h" , v,. B o W f '•�. -
. r f ec c'{ er d saw
iso Miss'Eth" Dennis and Mi� : of
Millie Dundas of town. score O' ittin' moments Dave " Christmas
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Visiting Miss BessieDavidson Watts put Seaforth on the board Scores.
were'Mr. and Mrs.
Russell Miller' With GAry Phillips, and Murray Wishes Winter Merchbndise
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• of Staffa, Mrs. Evelyn Carter, Nichol drawing assists. Penalties
Mrs. George Nesbitt and Mrs. began as both teams took foolish Dublin Mix4Bowlin Do
chances and neither team could g r d for everlasting peace Starts Saturday D�iC. 27
Peter Dunlop of town. Team Standings: R, 7
muster much of an attack and the Team No. 5, 65 pts; Team #6, 60; ' s and, joy. Thanks all. a
Visiting with Mr. Wilbur Key shots were 9 7 in SeaTorth's Team #3, 57; Team #2, 47; Team
vs were his brother Mr. Stuart favour. #4, 46; Team #1, 40. =Come expecting Bargains
Keye s of Orillia, aMr.' and Mrs. The third period :vas the best Ladies' , High Single, Shirley
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1 aQ for Seaforth fans when the locals Vos er 233. Men's'Hi h single •:a<•:•:>;:;::;.if<'>::>:•:•:<..;:<::::,:::.;.,>- >:,;<;;;;>:;,::;
-and • Mrs. Morris Carter "of came -on strong.Rand p g g « } ve
� Y and triple,,Frank Kistner,'261 and
Woodstock and Mrs. Grace°MCClinchey converted passes 649. i «•
Chapman and Mrs. Irene from . Ca Doig and Gord s. '
Finlayson. ��. Carnochan to put Seaforth back in GEORGE COVI'LLE •
Mr. John Darling was visited contention but Ed. Robb put the pEvery week 'more and more
by his daughter Mr's. M uriel Coe Irish back' up 3 goals when i a people discover what mighty jobs DUBLIN
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o G d U. a t an a nen e a nd wife defensive lapse proved costly. are accomplished by low cost
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Seaforth s emed to come to lift Huron Expositor Want Ads. Dial
,� t! nd by Mr. and Mrs. Pat Struck
and Carrie the play. Steve 527-0240.
aloAhildren and Miss Pat Coe
Cambridge.
Lorne and Lisa Lambkin of
Fordwieh visited with Mr. Awry
1* 24 HOUR TOWING..
Lambkin.
Mr. - Earl Sheardow.n
of Goderich visited' withMr.
CARL'S AUTO BODY
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Morley Bloomfield.
Rev. Sharples of Clinton visited
BRUSSELS
andgave Holy Communion to
0 Mrs. Ada Reid, Mrs Lillie Hudic,
Miss Doris Wills and Miss Mary
Complete Collision and Frame
Neville.
Mrs. Margaret McBride of
Service
Varna visited her brother Mr.
" Alvin McNain.
Mr . -Tommy Churchill was
visited by his sister Mrs. Mabel
Day 887-926,9 Nite 887-9231
McAdam of Clinton.
Mrs. H. McCoy and Mr. B.
Droven of the Ministry of Health ,
London paid a visit to Seaforth
Manor Nursing Home.
AT THE
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Friday afternoon bingo winnersFRI.,
DEC. 26
were Full House - Mr. Zack
McSpadden, Mr.Earl Watt. Mr.
` 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. -Public Skating
Victor Davis and Mrs. Minnie
$:30 p.m.-Jr.D.Hoekey
Hawley, Mr. Bert Hendy and Mr.
Seaforth vs Exeter
SAT., DEC. 27 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. -Public Skating
Ludger Seguin. Full House - Mr.
Clarence Jackson, Mr. Dennis
5:30 p.m. -Novice Hockey
Arney, Mrs. Leila Dundas and
Seafoith vs Grand Bend
Miss Bessie Davidson.
7WO p.m. -Pewee Hockey
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Seaforth vs Clinton
Sunday evening members of
S`UN., DEC. ZS
the Seaforth Canadian legion
2:30 p.m.-Jr..D.Hockey
Branch 156 visited and
Seaforth vs Lucan
distributed treats and a lovely
7:00 p.m. - I.A.L. Action
earhation to every resident at the
MON., DEC. 29
- Manor;
1:30 - 3:30 -Shinny Hockey [Public School Age only]
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50c - bring your equipment
4:30 p.m. -Figure Skating
9:00 p.m. -Girls Hockey
Seaforth Supremes vs Mitchell
TUES.; DEC. 30
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. -Public Skating
7:45 p.m. -Bantam Hockey
Seaforth vs Mitchell
9:00 p.m. -Midget Hockey
' Seaforth vs HensaB
*NOTE — For Ice rental during holidays contact roe. office
527-V882
Sponsored by - CANADIAN TITRE LTD., Seatorth
64 time of joy, a
time of peace, we hope
You and yours are blessed
with the warmth and happi-
ness that are so abundant
throughout this holy
season. Thanks.
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10V%
Discount on sales of $ 1..00 or more
�MANY.,ITEMS WILL BE REDUCED DRASTICALLY
SALE ENDS JANUARY 17,61976.
Jello Coconut Cream Pudding & Pie Filling [3'/.oz.] 10c.pkg.
All Club House Spices -. - '/, price
G.E. Best Buy 40 Watt Bulbs Pkg- of 2 45c
2 Velvet Paintings - I large - reg. $24.95 - - - $19.95
1 small - r g. $ 7.95 ... '.... $,5.95
Zif Multipurpose cleaner - 32�oz. Concentrate _ .... `/: price
Ladies White Running Shoes jBroken Sizes j pr . .99c
RoyaL,Doulton Cups and Saucers
PLUS — Many, many more
HURRY! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED
Smith's General Store. ,
Walton
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Monday to Thursday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. - 8 p:m.
t CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEARS DAY
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SEASON'S GREETINGS AND ALL THE BEST IN 197 +
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