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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1981-12-02, Page 16Odds n' ends by Elaine Townshend ni just not ready Saturday. November 1 - as I recall, it was a typical Indian Summer day. fairly mild for that time of year and a bit hazy in the distance. I turned on the television to relax for a few minutes on a lazy autumn day. And there he was the jolly old gent in the red and white suit riding behind some deer on a float in Toronto's Santa Claus parade. Don't get me wrong. I like Santa as well as the next person. I admire his generosity and longevity, and I marvel at his seemingly boundless energy. . Contrary to popular belief. '1 understand dat his work lasts longer than one or two ays. I'll bet he's busy twelve months of the year. I'll bet he and Mrs. Claus haven't taken a decent vacation in years. Consider the work his job involves - ,updating lists ofreqeests. ages and address- es; re-mapping his , world flight: reading his mail; shopping for gifts: assembling and making some toys. clothes and other gifts: keeping his weight up: and making sure the sleigh `is in tip-top condition and waxing the runners; trimming his beard: and supervis- ing all those mischievous elves not to mention Rudolph and his gang. It makes me feel tired jest thinking about all Santa's chores. Then along comes NoVeMber and Decem- ber, and he's deluged with requests to ride in parades and make public appearances in stores. shopping malls and even on street corners. Sometimes he takes part in radio phone-in talk shows, and- sometimes he makes guest shots on TV shows. His arm must get tired from wavitit. Yet, by December24, he still has enough strength' to lift toddlers onto hit knee. His voice must become hoarse from shinning all.those "Ho. Ho. Hos" on parade routes. Perhaps that's why, if anyone catches him on Christmas Eve, he doesn't say a word, He just places `his finger on the side of his nose and nods his head. He's saving his voice for that final hearty "Ho Ho!" when he's flying through the sky with his work completed before dawn on Christmas morning. After a short respite, he jumps back on the merry-go-round again, preparing for another year. I've, -strayed -from my opening remarks.- When I spied SantaClaus on television on November]. I alialittle upset.'I didn't want to spoil the Christmas magic for anyone. but I thought it' was starting a little early. I Understand. though,,the old gent has to start early, if he's expected to fill all the demand's for personal visits. The main reason I was upset was that seeing Santa reminded me of things 1 was not prepared to think about on an Indian summer day - things I was going to have to do in the near future. I just wasn't ready. Now I've run out of space. 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ONLY 10 ROLL GIFT WRAP 10 500" ONLY ONLY 99 ONLY n ,to LADIE ' OR MEN'S 49' t..11 $1 n 79 ONLY 24 oz. VALLETS 25 OFF 'DISPOSABLEEE FLASHLIGHTS MME HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER 2, 1981 Hallett lodge instals officers The InStallatiga and IMMItltare ceremony was held last Tuesday in the Masonic ledgeMOMS in Lon- desbctro, with Wor. Bro. Robert Snell presiding as Water of the lodge- The Lodge was opened in due form, and the Master Surrendered the gavel to R.W. Bor. Clare Vincent, who had consented to be, the installing Master for the new slate of Officers for the ensuing Masonic year of 19$2. . . R, W, Bro. Vincent performed the Installation ceremony with. the assistance of . the Past Masters. and `brethren of the Lodge with the following slate of Officers being invested for 1982: Worship Master, Wor. Bro. Robert Anderson: Immediate Past Master, Wor. Bro. Robert Snell; Senior Ward- en. Bro. William Vincent; Junior _ Warden, Bro, Alan Caldwell; Treasurer, Wor. Bro. Gordon Shebbrook; Sec- retary. R.W. Bro. Harry Tebbutt; Chaplain. V .Wor. Bro. Jack Lee: Tyler. Wor. Bro. Allan Bosnian; Senior Deacon, Bro. Murray Nes- bitt; Junior Deacon, Wor. Bro. Bruce Sen- ior Steward. Wor, Bro. Ro- bert Thompson; Junior Ste- ward, Bro. Kevin Hulley; Inner Guard, R.W. Bro. William Leiper; Director of Ceremonies, R.W. Bro. Clare Vincent; Historian, R.W. Bro. William Leiper: Examining Board, V W Bru. Jaek.Lee; R.W. Bro. William Leiper.and Wor. Bro. Gordon Shobbrook; Auditors, Wor. Bro. Leonard Caldwell. Wor. Rm. Robert Thompson. The Brethren " assisting With the ceremony were: Wor. Bro. Robert Niel!. R.W. Bro. William •_,LeiPer., V.W • Bro. Allen ShNaddick, V.W.Bro. Jack Lee. R.W. Bro. Harry Tebbutt, Won Bro. Bruce *Mingles', Wor. Bro. Eric Anderson. Wor. Bro. Jack Snell and Wor. Bro. Bert Lyon Visitors to the lodge were present from Morning Star Lodge a 309 Carlow . Mait- land Lodge if 33 Goderteh, St. ..hihrts. Lodge 00284 Brussels. and Clinton Lodge a 84. Clinton. A speech of Appreciation of being elected Worshipful Master of Mullett Lodge was given' by the new Master Wor. Bro. Robert Anderson and also by the immediate Past Master Wor. Bro- Rob- ert Snell. The visitors were invited to speak on behalf of their several lodges and the meeting adjourned with a social hour and lunch provid- ed by the incoming Master Wor. Bits Robert Anderson Last Saturday afternoon Kevided perfect weather for the Lendesbew Lions My • stery Tour and Poker Rally Drivers and navigators took to the roads maey with back seat driVers. in tow, on a course which encompassed almost 60. miles. The winning car driven by Gary Richmond and navigat- ed by Brian Radford with the assistance of John Watson covered the course with only minutes in penalty points and 2 questions incorrect. First prize was $30.00 while the first three cars were prize winners and took only min- utes over the allotted I hour 59 min. Many took long;r. One car piloted by a local lady and assisted by 3 other area ladies reported); never did. Res Charles A. Swan was in charge of Worship Sers ice on Sunday morning at 'Duff's United Church Mrs. Joyce , Van Vitet greeted at the door check in at the final check- point. but ierther Investiga- tion re' t aled that they did. make It home moat to the, chagrin of 4 Lions µ ho took the brunt of their dismay at being disqualified Prize winners were in addi- tion to Gary Richmond in first place, Don Diamlinc took Ind rize of $20.00, while Richard Delve picked up 10.00 for his Mrs. Marjorie Humphries was organist. I. shers were ;tem Smith, Lavern Godkin 'and Bruce Ceadkin The Sacrament ot Baptism third place efforts Prizes donated by local merchants were awarded 1.0 the best poker hands and the list of winners included John Cor- nish: •Gord Kaaytra. Jake Pickett, Ralph 94‘erk4IPP. Gay Richmond 4nd Brian Radford. The Lions wish :‘m thank all who participated And special thanks to Bill Bromley Elec. was held w hen Bruce Clark made the presentation of parents whose children were baptized. Janice Marie McCallum. daughter of Ron trio. Jot MeEwing Electric, T B. Allen Feed Mill, Althorn Elevators. Kerrigen's B.F. Fuels aM1 john Radford farm Equipment .for donating prizes to this annual event. The Lions will he taking it easier until the New Year with only Rent a Santa Claus being on the go in December. Contact Lion DaVe at 523-4410 for details. and Betty McCallum- and James Earl William Eltilin• rich, son of Clint and Judy Rose-Ann Ernmrich. This being.the first Sunday in Advent. Rev, Swan lit the candle which Jesus is the light of the world. The first Sunday in Advent is the meaning of expectatiqn, we are *king forward to the birth of Christ. The sermon on "Baer' is the first in a series on the Apostles when the basic principles •of the Christian Faith will be ex- plored. A special offering was taken-for Emmanuel College. Next Sunday morning the Sacrament of Communion, in the evening the Unified Board meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs. Herb Traviss. Bible Study Wednesday morning. hostess Mrs. Margery Hue- ther. Sunday. Dec. 13, con- cert and White Gift service at 8:00 p.m. ('nests with Mr. and Mrs. obit Emmrich follow- ing the baptism of their son at Duff's United Church, Sun- day were Mr. and Mrs- Earl Enunrich; Miss Florence Wil- der: Miss Jeanette Enuprich: Miss, Florence Emmrich and friends of Kitchener; Mr. and. Mrs. Volker Hertlein. Redd.- te. Rodger kid Crystal of London; Mrs. Evelyn Holt of Bluevale; Mrs. Pauline Gu- lutzen, Darlene. Billy and Charles. Myth: Miss Ruth Thamer, Woodstock; Mrs. Ruth Thamer and Rey. Charles A. Swan, Walton. Mr. Charles Murray was hospitalized last week at Seaforth hospital suffering with an infection in his foot. We learn that Mrs. Jean Broadfoot has returned to Huronview following being a Patient-in Clinton tiospital. 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