The Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-12-22, Page 5*
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CAROLS AND PAGEANT
AT UNITED CHURCH
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
J. L. Coyle,Rev.
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The Whigham Advance-Times, Wednesday, December <iflf 1951 Pa«e Flo
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C^nce again it’s the time of the year for Joy and
Merriment, and we wish to take a moment to
extend to all our friends our very best wishes for a
Holiday Season full of good cheer and happy times.
Manager and Staff
Wcdk&i St&iab,
Luc-Tee-Win Fox
Drive Shaping Up
Judging from reports coming
from the field captains, the Boxing
Day drive is well on the way for a
good turn out. Up to date, twenty
captains together with nine men each,
are ready to go and all that is needed
is good weather.
The club is particularly interested
that the hunt may be free of accidents
and with this in mind firearms are
limited to the use of shot guns ONLY.
It is also the sincere wish of the
club executive that, everyone partici
pating in the drive, will be a true
sportsman in the matter of respect
ing property, fences, gates, etc.
Should this drive prove successful,
the club plans to. hold several drives
during the winter in order to reduce
the fox menace. ‘
To all our friends—old and
new—our warmest wishes
for a Merry Holiday Season!
(E|a.y your home be bright and
your heart be light
with the Holiday spirit
may you enjoy the fullest measure of
health and happiness
throughout the New Year!
MERKLEY
Christmas Sunday was celebrated in
the United Church "last Sunday with
the Church beautifully decorated with
white Christmas trees and red candles
on the communion^ table.
At the morning service' "Gifts For
Christ” was the theme as members
of the congregation brought a special
offering for missions to. express their
joy in giving to the Christ Child.
Music by the senior choir, under the
direction of Mr. W. B. Rothwell, in
cluded a solo entitled "The Little Road
to Bethlehem’’ sung by Mrs. George
Guest and two anthems "The Covent
ry Carol” and "A Star Was His
Candle” by del Regio. The Sacrament
of Infant Baptism was observed when
Rae Douglas Robinson, infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Robinson was
baptised.
The evening service emphasized
white gifts. Gifts wrapped in white
were brought to the church for the
needy children of Europe to be sent
overseas through the Canadian Save
the Children Fund.
A beautiful pageant was presented
entitled "Why the Chimes Rang” by
members of the Sunday School. Pedro
and Little Brother, played by Peter
Nasmith and Terry Merkley, portray;
cd the two brothers going to Church
to bring an offering to the Christ
Child in the hopes that their gift
might cause the chimes to ring on
Christmas Eve. Other parts were
taken as follows: reader, Catherine
Keating; minister, Lovell McGuire;
Mary, Marlene Stainton; Joseph, Earl
Jenkins; shepherds, Bob Deyell, Ray
Walker and Billy Henry; wise men,
Rae Hetherington, Lionel Getrie,
John Wild; author, Roy Bennett;
rich man, Wilbur Tiffin; rich lady,
Mrs. Chas. Salter; princess,
Henry; king, Earl Hamilton;
by the junior and senior
was under the direction of Mr.
Rothwell. The Climax of the Pageant
came in the presentation of the white
gifts by the ushers.
Many helpers worked behind the
Scenes to produce this Christmas page*
ant, including Miss Phyllis Johns,
Mrs. Et. Burrell, Mrs. N. GoWdy, Mrs.
X Gredn, Harold Wild, Hugh Sinna*
mon, Russell Zurbrlgg, Norman Keat
ing, Tom Dufreil and Miss Kate Mac
Gregor.
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
MARRS CHRISTMAS WEEK
AT ST. ANDREW’S
A large congregation enjoyed the
annual candlelight service in St. An
drew’s Presbyterian Church last Sun
day evening. The service, preceded
by an organ recital, by the organist,
H. V. Pym, was led by the sixty-four
voices of the combined junior and
senior choirs.
The junior choir sang the two
numbers, "Angels Sang of Peace on
Earth” and "Softly the Night is Sleep
ing”. Jean Gurney sang as a solo
“Long, Long Ago’’, the music of which
was composed by Mr. Pym, as was
that of the trio, "The Stars Shone on”,
sung by Mrs. John Day, Mrs. Harry
Feagan and Miss Frances Wilson.
Bernard Rutledge, tenor, sang the
beautiful ‘Jesu Bambine” by Pierte
Yon. During the offertory, Mr. Pym
at the‘Organ and Mrs. Nelson Pickell
at the piano, played the duet “Christ
mas Echoes” and at the close of the
service, they rendered the “Hallelujah
Chorus”.
The theme of Mr. Nimmo’s message,
as a Christmas story, was "Light,
Love and Life”, as exemplified in the
life of Christ.
At the morning service, George
Henderson, tenor, sang "The Holy
City”, and Mr. Pym and Mrs. Pickell
offered a piano and organ duet during
the offertory and at the close of the
service.
Five children Were baptized .at the
morning service: Valerie Ann, daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. For
tune; Andrew James, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Gordon Pcrrott; Janice Elizabeth,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Canleron
MacTavish; William Randall, son of
Mr. and Mrs. William Hilbert; Bonnie
Hean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry D. Feagan.
Mrs, John Hanna, who is at present
in Florida, sent red roses for the
church in memory of the late
Hanna Jr. and Stewart Nimmo.
The official opening of the new
Wingham District High school was
discussed at the last meeting of the
board for 1954 last Tuesday night.
A, H. MacTavish, of Teeswater, who
heads the committee in charge of
arrangements for the opening, said
that he favored a March date for
the opening, rather than one in Feb
ruary, because of the possibility that
country road conditions might make
travel difficult.
The board made no decision on the
opening date, but left the matter in
the hands of the committee, which
will make all necessary arrangements
including the procuring of a speaker.
Buying Almost Completed
R. S. Hetherington, chairman of the
properties committee, reported that
most of the furnishings for the new
school had been purchased, and that
it will be possible for the students-to
move in early in January, The board
decided to purchase a new washer
and dryer and to have the old ones
placed in the kitchen. Plans were
made to have one electric stove and
one gas stove in the home economics
room so that students could get ex
perience on both types of ranges.
Mr. Hetherington reported a diffi
culty in installing the heavy duty
range which has been ordered. He
said that although an 85 ampere range
had been ordered, the wiring in the
school is only 50 ampejes. The board
left to Mr. Hetherington’s committee
the question of whether the wiring
should be changed or a new stove
ordered.
The question of what should be
done with the old H-huts, at present
in use at the high school, was dis
cussed. Members favored letting ten
ders for the huts, complete with
"heating equipment and installations,
the buildings to be removed by a
specified date. Immediate action on
the matter was deferred, however
since the removal of the huts will not
be necessary until ‘'some time in the
new year. The contractors plan to
return sometime in the spring to
complete the landscaping of the site,
and the huts will have to be removed
by that time.
Principal’s Report
Principal W. S. Hall reported a
total enrollment of 431 at the school,
and a monthly attendance of 95.16%
during the month of November. He
said that science desks and equipment
have been delivered and installed in
the new school. Other classroom
equipment is being stored in the
corridors of the school and will be
installed as soon as the decorating is
completed.
The size of the playing field at the
school was discussed, some of the
board members being doubtful if it
would be the regulation size. It was
decided to inquire of the architect
on his next visit to Wingham, and
insure that the field will be of regu
lation size, and the track around it
of regulation length.
The board decided to hold meetings
during January, February and March
on the second Wednesday of the
month at 3 p.m., instead of in the
evening as at present. February and
March meetings will be held in the
new school.
James Armstrong, who is retiring
as chairman of the board after two
years’ service, invited board members
and the press to lunch, following the
meeting.
LIGHT FINGERS
AT" GODERICH
Goderich police questioned
juveniles in connection with the
ing of light bulbs from the Christmas
trees which decorate Court House
Park. Seventy-five bulbs were missing
it is reported. The boys WOuId take
bulbs froih the trees and throw them
at passing motorists,
since it happened, Christmas is not
a date but a fact, for it brings the
gospel of Jesus Christ to all men.
The evening service began with a
stirring song service led by Mr. Harold
Pocock playing his accordi^1* During
this service Mr. Frank Collar' render
ed the beautiful Christmas hymn,
"Nazareth”. Pastor Coyle spoke on
"The Songs of Christmas” found In
the Word of God. The Song of
Moses, The Song of Deborah, The
Song of Hanna, The Song of Mary,
The Song of Zacharias, and The Song
of Simeon.
A very impressive Candlelight
Carol service followed, one full hour
of congregational and special singing,
Including all the old familiar carols
in beautiful colors sung from the
screen, interspersed with solos and
duets and a film-strip entitled: "The
Saviour is Born.” Mrs. Coyle presided
at the piano for all services. Pastor
Coyle closed with service with a pray
er of thankfulness to God for the joy
and blessing of the true meaning of
Christmas.
JUVENILESUPSET
LUCKNOW TEAM
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Wingham juveniles came from be
hind in the third period to gain a
7-5 victory over Lucknow juveniles, in .
a close-fought game in Lucknow on
Thursday.
The locals took an early lead in the
first frame, ringing up three tallies
to Lucknow’s two. But in the second
period Lucknow came back with two
unanswered goals, giving them a 4-3
edge over the visitors.
In the final stanza Wingham sharp
shooters flashed the light four times
to clinch the win.
Scoring for Wingham were Hough
ton, Campbell and Foster, with two
tallies each and Carter with one,
The two Chin brothers, Charlie and
Jack were best for Lucknow.
WINGHAM—Goal, Dennis; defence,
Carter, Bain; centre, Foster; wings,
Lott, Biggs, Campbell, Houghton, Mur
ray, Gibbons, Fryfogle; sub goal,
Carman Vint.
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Christmas services in Wingham Bap
tist Church began with the Bible
School Chrjstmas Concert on Friday,
Dec. 10th. The church auditorium
was beautifully decorated with the
Christmas motif. A very lovely tall,
well-laden tree sparkled with lights
and ornaments. Baskets at the front
were filled with Christmas flowers
and poinsettias. Each window con
tained a lovely silver birch log with
red and green candles. The church
was filled to capacity to hear the
boys and girls recite, sing, and present
their dialogues which they did very
well. This service closed with the
singing of carols and the presentation
of gifts to the Bible School scholars.
Christmas Sunday, Dec. 19th. was a
great day of blessing and inspiration,
beginning with the Bible School in the
morning. Besides the regular lesson
by the teachers, the children sang
carols and were shown a beautiful
film-strip "entitled: "The Child of
Bethlehem.” The morning service was
broadcast over CKNX from 11.00 to
12.15. The special Christmas music
was rendered by Mrs. Merrill Cante-
Ion, Mrs. Reg Collar and Mrs. Carman
Loucks. They sang
“The Beautiful Hills
"Loveliest Night.”
The minister,
preached on the subject: "Christmas
Is Historic.” He pointed out that to
many people Christmas is just a seas
onal event. Men confine Christmas
to one day, and this blessed event of
the Saviour’s birth to a specific
season of the year, to a date on the
calendar. Christmas isn’t just a single
date on the calendar, but universal
fact in”history; a fact which meant as
much to people who lived 4000 years
before Christmas, as it means to those
who live 2000 years afterwards. Christ
was born one day in Bethlehem. But
What happened that day in Bethlehem
had brought salvation to millions of
people before it happened, just as it
has brought salvation to millions
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Lots of cheer
and jolly good fun ,
May your holiday be
A Merry one I
5 time for us
to wish all our friends and
neighbors a full and
overflowing measure of the
Season's good cheer
and happiness.
Draw lor prizes will be made Friday, Dec. M - at 4.80 p.m.
tfrt this festive time of year
we want to pause for a moment
to say; Thank You for your
patronage—and may you have
a merry, happy Holiday!
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