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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-12-22, Page 7and neighbors, we wish The Reeve and Council of the Township of Morris wish to extend to the ratepayers the compliments of the season and may good health and prosperity be with you through­ out 1955. Bailie Parrott, Reeve William Elston Stewart Procter NEWS OF WROXETER Children of S. S. Two Present Annual Christmas Concert Ross Duncan Walter Shortreed The school house of S. S, 2, Turn- take his place at Christmas time, berry was filled to capacity on Thurs-\ The operetta was preceded by day night for the annual Christmas variety program, including a Danish tree and entertainment. John McTav- i “ ‘ ish was chairman and Mrs, Alex Cor­ rigan, accompanist, Frances Paulin : gave the welcome words. Solos were given by Jill Thornton, Francis Paulin, Julia Thornton, Gail Kirton and Phyllis Grant, Recitations were said by Frances and Doris Paul­ in, Glenn Harris and Jim Kirton. Vocal duets were sung by Julia Thornton and Margaret Paulin, Phy- llis Grant and Julia Thornton. A pleasing number was a duet by Doris Paulin and Glenn Harris, "Sun­ bonnet Sally and Overall Jim”, Phyllis Grant danced the Highland Fling and also gave a piano solo, and with Julia Thornton played a piano duet. Dia­ logues were “Keeping Store”; "The Singing Teacher”, "The Minister’s Mistake" and "Getting Rid of an Agent"; "Tom Thumb Wedding”, by, the juniors was well received, also■ two Christmas scenes, “A Street Cor­ ner on Christmas Eve” and "The Par­ ker’s Living Room." An Indian drill was given by pupils. The rhythm band chorus singing an interest- a a Yuletide full of cheer, good fellowship and contentment', H. C. MACLEAN song greeting, "Friends and Neigh­ bors"; greetings from juniors, "Christ­ mas Spirit"; senior song, "I’ve Got the Christmas Spirit”. Songs used in presenting the opera were "The Little Shoemaker”, "My Friends", "The Happy Wanderer”, “O Leave Your Sheep”, ‘While Shepherds Watched”, "Carol, Sweetly Carol”. The closing chorus was “Christmas Bells” and "God Grant Us”, Anne Douglas was accompanist and Ken Ed­ gar, chairman. Santa Claus arrived and from a gaily-lighted tree distri­ buted gifts and treats. The teachers, Campbell Brown and Mrs, Leslie Douglas also the music teacher, Mrs, Douglas, are to be con­ gratulated on an evening of fine en­ tertainment. . Santa Visits Wroxeter There was plenty of excitement in the town hall on Saturday afternoon, when Santa Claus made his annual visit to this village through kindness of the business men. Treats were given each child and a programme of pic­ tures which delighted the children. Ken Edgar was in charge of the pic­ tures. Some others assisting were Roy Hunter, Merwyn Grainger, Gilbert Howes. Christinas Services Christmas services were held in the United Church on Sunday morning, with Rev. E. W. Todd in charge. Mr. Todd’s subject was "Christmas Broad­ cast” and the text, "Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth, Peace, Goodwill to Men”. The speaker told of the simple life of the shepherds who heard the song ; of the Angels. We need to be guided by the star of hope. Peace depends on I each one of us adopting the good nei- An operetta “Santa Saves the Day” , ghbor policy of goodwill, to under- was the main feature of the program stand and uplift people with the when Wroxeter Public School held its thought of peace. When we co-operate annual Christmas tree and concert on ’ with God in Faith, the spirit of Thursday night in the town hall. The j Christmas, we will carry the light ’ “ ’ into the dark places of the world. The choir under the direction of __ _ Howes, with Miss Berva Gallaher as organist, sang a Christmas anthem. Two miniature Christmas trees also flowers gave a seasonable setting for this special ser­ vice. all by ofthe juniors and the Christmas carols brought ing program to a close. Santa Claus arrived to children with gifts and ____ __teacher, Mrs. Wilson Thorntob thank­ ed all who had helped to make the evening a success. Eldon Kirton moved a vote of thanks to the teacher, which was heartily approved by all present. This delightful program was put on entirely by the thirteen pupils of the school, two of them beginners. It was a great credit to teacher and pupils. Ladies of the school section served refreshments and a social hour . was enjoyed. I Wroxeter School Concert I delight the treats. The one-and-one-half hour operetta told ! the story of Madam Flu and her child- j __ _ ___ _ ren who came to Santa Claus land 1 leader Gilbert and He die. three weeks before Christinas made Santa Claus their victim, becomes very ill and is about to Neighbors offer sympathy and beg Mrs. Santa to do something about it. Then the Fairy Queen enters to carry out Christmas. On Christmas Eve, she calls all her little helpers, Brownies, fairies, snowflakes, stars, moonbeams and sandman. At this point Jack Frost who has been selected to make the journey for Santa limps in badly injured in an accident and is unable to go. At the climax Santa appears recovered and smiling ready to make the world happy, proving no one can BELGRAVE S.S. No. 5 Concert The pupils of S.S. No. 5, under the direction of their teacher, Miss Ada Dow, presented their annual Christmas concert in the school Friday evening, December 7. Garner Nicholson was chairman and Mrs, George Michie accompanied all musi­ cal numbers. The programme included the follow* ing: opening chorus, recitations by Margaret Nicholson, Murray Propter, Lloyd Michie, Donald Procter, Wayne Holmes, Diane VanCamp, Marie Noble, Jim Oke, Phia VanLammern, Ruth Michie, Joyce Procter, Marilyn Camp­ bell and Donna Grasby; several dialogues; piano solos by Joyce Proc­ ter and Joyce Armstrong; action songs double trio; the maypole dance; the wedding of Jack and Jill; cornet duet by Joyce Procter and Ruth Michie; rhythm band numbers and carol singing by everyone. The final number was the jolly old Santa giving out gifts and candy to the children. S.S. 13, East Wawanosh The annual Christmas concert put on by the pupils of S.S, 13, East Wawanosh, under the direction of their teacher, Mrs. Leslie Bolt, was held Wednesday evening December 15. Members on the program includ­ ed chorus numbers recitations by David McDowell, Judith McDowell, Marjory Smith, Alex Blair, Marilyn Taylor, Jimmie Cook, Bobby Taylor, Linda Coultes; dialogues; flute num­ bers; accordian solos by Elaine Bolt; piano solos by Betty Blair, Lila Black and Linda Coultes; ' rhythm band numbers; and after the concert Santa paid his visit and gave out gifts and candy. Knox Christmas Services Special Christmas services were held in Knox United Church here on Sun­ day, December 19. In the morning Rev. C. D. Cox was in charge and read the Scripture from Matthew 2 and Luke 2. A duet "Wonderful Story’’ was sung by Misses Ruth Procter and Lois Goll, the choir sang the anthem "Tidings of Great Joy"; and the male quartette with George Procter, Bill Coultes, George Johnston and Ross Anderson sang "We Three Kings". The C.G.I.T. held their Christmas Vesper service in the evening with Mrs. Clifford Logan as leader. Mrs. Edgar Wightman was the story teller. Others taking part were Lois Goll, Lois Cook, Gwen Walsh, Eleanor Walsh, Margaret Wightman, Patsy Logan, Carol Oke, Betty Ferguson and Marlene Walrti. Rev. C. D. Cox gave the Benediction at the close of the service. Junior Farmers and Institute The Belgrave Junior Farmers and Junior Institute sponsored a dance and draw on a chrome kitchen suite, held in the Forester’s Hall, Thursday evening, December 16. Mrs. George Jordan held the lucky ticket for the draw. Wilbee’s orchestra supplied music for dancing. Surprise Party A surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cook, was held at their home by their family in honor of their 45th wedding anniversary which they will celebrate on Wednesday. The family presented Mr. and Mrs. Cook with a table. A lunch was served. Morris The W Ingham Advance-Time*, Wedne«day, December 22, 1254 Page 8ev< Christmas Customs Mistletoe, according to Scandina­ vian mythology means ’'give me a kiss,” And we ate not wont to kiss beneath this bough at Christmas time because on an old Scandinavian tale. Balder, the Scandinavian Opollo, was given a charm by his mother, Frigga, to protect him against all in­ juries, from fire,, water, air and earth. Loki, the bad one, who disliked Bal­ der, made an arrow out of mistletoe which being a parasite did not spring from any of the above elements. He gave the arrow to a blind man, Hel- der, and told him to shoot it at the God Balder. Balder was wounded by the mistletoe and was only brought back are gone, the mistletoe loses and kissing is over for Christmas ex­ cept on a mutual basis. Christmas, but he must give her one of the berries. When all the berries LISTOWEL BOARD VACANCY FILLED J, G. Reed was named a trustee of the Listowel Public School. Board fol­ lowing the resignation of Leslie G. Coates. Mr. Reed will serve one year to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Coates, His appointment and the elec­ tion by Clifford board, E. T. acclamation Greisbach Carter was for two years of completes the Hl.. B _ ... elected to repre­ sent the Public School Board pn the Listowel District High School Board, replacing Dr. C. D. Kilpatrick. J, R, Askin was reappointed school attend­ ance officer for 1955, severely weapon, to good its spell health through the efforts of all the Gods, and on that day, his mother, Frigga, decreed that the mistletoe plant should never again be used as a lethel weapon. She was so grateful for her son's recovery she promised to kiss anyone who passed beneath this branch, And so it is, a man may demand a kiss of a maiden as she stands beneath the mistletoe at WILFRED WHITE MERRY A word of thanks and Season's Greetings to the many friends we have been privileged to serve. We wish you and your family health and happiness for many years to pome. Woman’s Association The annual meeting of the Woman’s Association was held in the church parlors on Tuesday afternoon. Presi­ dent, Mrs. W. T. MacLean presided and opened the meeting with a hymn in memory of a beloved member, the late Mrs. Allen. This was followed by a moment’s silence and prayer by Rev. E. W. Todd. Mrs. Hart read the Christmas story as found in the second chapter of St. Luke’s gospel. Sixteen members ans­ wered the roll call by naming a favor­ ite Christmas carol. “O Little Town of Bethlehem” was first. A donation will be made to the general fund of the church. Mrs. George Gibson read the story “Let’s Keep Christmas” by the late Peter Marshall. Members joined in singing with Mrs, Harvey McMichael at the piano. It was planned that in the coming year two appointed members would take charge of the entire meeting, including the Worship service. Gifts of money from two absent members were gratefully received. The slate of officers for the com­ ing year is as follows: President, Mrs. W. T. MacLean, vice-president, Mrs. Wm. Hart; secretary, Mrs. George Gibson; treasurer, Mrs. John Snell; pianist, Mrs. Harvey McMic­ hael; auditors, Miss Gerty Bush and Mrs. George Gibson; care of cutlery, Miss Margaret Jardine; flower com­ mittee, Mrs. Lloyd Magee, Miss Gerty Bush, Mrs. W. E. Weir; supply, Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Wm. Maxwell, ‘ Mrs. Albert Gallaher; catering convener, Mrs. Harvey McMichael, Mrs. Wm. Hart, Mrs. George Gibson. A delightful surprise came at the close when Mrs. W. T. ’ MacLean assisted by Miss Margaret Jardine served a delicious goose dinner to all members including Rev. and Mrs. E. W. Todd. Building and Repairing Wingham Ontario l thrifty WtCtfB lb. 49c lb. 49cfi Our Meats are Government Inspected, B i i B Roasting Chickens, 6 lb. average Fresh Butt Pork Roast ............. Swift’s Premium Rindless Side Bacon % lb. cello pkg. 35c Good supply of beautiful Turkeys. Get yours now! IGA RIPE ’N RAGGED 20 OZ. Pineapple .........29c IGA 28 OZ. Fruit Cocktail .. 37c PRODUCE Lettuce . . 2 heads 29c Tangerines ,176 .. 29c Tangerines, 176 .. 29c Grapes .... 2 lbs. 29c Tomatoes .. pkg. 25c GREEN GIANT FANCY 15 OZ. Peas.........2 for 35c 8 OZ PKG. Christie’s Ritz .. 19c WETHEY 16 OZ. Mincemeat .... 25c ■ g 8 Personal* Billy .Hart, Barrie, and Lyle Toronto, spent the week-end their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hart Mr. and Mrs. Jim Doig were among the guests on Sunday, when Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hyndman held a family dinner in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary. John Gibson is making a good re­ covery following surgery in Wingham General Hospital. His many friends, .hope for a speedy recovery. | Mr. and Mrs. Jim Doig will join their family at Drayton on Christmas Day.' The Young People’s Union held a Christmas social in the church school room on Monday night. An exchange of gifts was made, Hart, with Wm. Mrs. Frank Forster, Toronto, spent Saturday with her sister, Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton. Mr. and Mrs. Graham Work and children, Brussels, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moffat. Miss Rona Vanvelsor, Fordwich, spent the week-end with friends here. We are pleased to know Mrs. Van­ velsor who has been a patient for the past weeks in Wingham General Hos­ pital is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Ken MacNaughton spent a“day last week in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Nichol spent two days last week in London. Mr. Nichol, we are pleased to know, is regaining his health following a serious operation Mrs. Albert Gallaher has received word of the serious illness of her son, Addison Jacues, of British Columbia. Mr. Jacques suffered a heart attack. Jim Wylie, of Oakville, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wylie. Mrs. Herb Patterson is assisting in Munro’s store for the Christmas sea­ son, Mrs. Clarke Sharpin is assisting at the post office for the Christmas rush. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burke on their two beautiful Christmas trees. The Burkes annually light two lovely spruce trees on their lawn which are a delight to all who pass during the Christmas season. vAlay your rosiest dreams of Christmas all come true and may you and yours enjoy the happiest New Year ever. Callan Shoes Bob Carbert Elmer Purdon E BEAUTY SALON Bob Carbert Elmer Purdon Wingham Antenna Engineering DAMAGE $1,200 IN HURON CRASH The car of J. H. MacDonald, of Grand Bend, was damaged to the ex­ tent of $1,200 when incollision with a truck driven by J. Klaver, R R 3, Kip­ pen. Police said Klaver was about to make a left hand turn on No. 4 High­ way, about three miles south of Brucefield. No one was injured. A Very !MERRY CHRISTMAS! REMINGTON’S SEASON’S GREETINGS Phone 115 LUCKNOW wish to announce that they have sold the entire business of installing, and servicing television antennas in the area, to the WARREN HOUSE FURNISHINGS Tlie new management became effective December 17th, and they will i carry on the sumo complete and thorough service, with an efficient installation crew. We wish to thank our many patrons for their consideration, and I recommend the new management, for your further business. It has I been a pleasure to serve you, and we hope, that as a result of out j efforts, you are ablo to enjoy" continued entertainment in your homes* j All accounts in the name of WINGHAM ANTENNA ENGINEERING* are payable, immediately, to us, as our books will close, as of January 15th, 1955. May we take this opportunity to wish to all, a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.