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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-12-21, Page 2May the glad tidings of Christmas be with you. s teel a‘ged Give a Subscription Vte(txeterZimes-30uorafe A very thoughtful gift for relatives, friends or students. Well send a Christmas Greeting announcement card, SAVE $1.00 Gift Subs $4.06 LAST WEEK'S DRAW WINNER Mrs. W. John Miners, RR 3, Exeter Pogo. 2 TirrteSeiedereoceie, December 21, 1967 104:04444441: 44.444114041444413444444441,=04.44:04440414:04444:0 Girl's letter to Santa e et carde 4iesett wooda dividends COMMCONCRIMOMPRRACCCROWORCRIginCiROW.C.COYMCOWCRIPRCtilli r Formers Income Tex Service P.O. ta0X 35 I-UCAN, ONTARIOAX. Ti Short Individual Return $3.00 Only. Farmers Returns $20 to $30. phone 2274851 George Eizenga "4WAWAW+A.42ii 14,A WAWA-WAWA a.WAO 'WO•WO'Wg34 s,C'S3 CHRISTMAS By: Susan Parsons Grade 4 - [LOS, Christmas comes just once a year, And on your roof is Santa's deer, Santa brings wonderful toys, For the good little girls and boys. The real meaning of Christmas Is when Jesus Christ was born, He was born in a manger, On a cold December morn. May Peace and joy be Yours at Christmas "friend of Another Elizabeth". In the letter that accompanied the latest gift, "friend of Another Elizabeth" wrote; "All children are not univer- sity material and many have other wishes so 'Another Eliz- abeth' stipulated while she was here that ElizabethKnoxmustnot be penalized on any account. The bequest is hers at any time now as she is old enough to know what she wants," Elizabeth is now in her first year of the three-year natural science course at the University of Western Ontario, but her plans beyond that are not definite. In the Christmas before her death, "Another Elizabeth" re- vealed herself more than she ever had done before when she wrote: "In these last months of my life, the spirit of Christmas has been with me as never before. The Christ Child has brought the message of wonders and wor- ship, the example of humility, the urge to give, the willingness to accept, the thoughts for others. Oh, would I had received this Message years ago! "It took a little girl working through the Christ Child to give me such peace and contentment that I never dreamt could exist." e WHAT CHRISTMAS SHOULD MEAN By: Bob Marshall Frank Miller Jim Lynn Wilma Neevel Grade 8 - UC.S, Christmas now is out of form Since our Jesus Christ was born Now we only think of lights And old St. Nicks fantastic flights In the olden days three Wiseman came To worship the Babe's Heavenly name Now we think of Santa Claus Led my many thurnplag paws They brought in frankincense and myrrh Wrapped among the finest fur Now the Christmas trees so bright Waiting for Santa to come that night Then the curious shepherds walk- ed Too alarmed to even talk Now we drive in many a car To see our friends from near and far So when Christmas pay comes around, Just don't enjoy the singing sound, Think of your Saviour and you will see How wonderful Christmas Day can be. still paying A letter to Santa Claus which appeared in The Times-Advocate 12 years ago continues to bring rewards to Elizabeth Knox, daughter of a former cleric at Trivitt Memorial Church. When Elizabeth was eight years old she wrote a letter to Santa and the teacher selected it as one to publish in a group appearing in this newspaper. "There are poor children who need presents more than I do," her letter read in part, and she asked that she be given a toy called Molly Moo Moo "if you have anything left". "Another Elizabeth" read the letter, and moved by its unself- ishness, sent $10 to The Lon- don Free Press to buy Eliza- beth Knox her Molly Moo Moo. Since then, a letter has ar- rived annually, containing an an- onymous gift from "Another Elizabeth" who s e heart was touched by the little girl's writ- ing. This year the gift was $500. Two trust funds were estab- lished in Elizabeth's name, one for her education and the other for charity. With the latest $500 the fund has reached more than $4,100. "Another Elizabeth" died about seven years ago, but her legacy has been carried on by a So long ago when He was born It made King Herod so forelorn Now we think of Christmas charm And getting away from our school marm Neeeateelerear.eaeceieeeeeereeeeeeaereeeeereehaeeeaeeoree sT pazeheateeavheeeiateaatat ektaem4d, 71,44zato BY: GWYN WHILSMITH Don't you think that we should keep The old traditions and not leap For things that do not even con- cern Christmas, so now its purpose learn T'was the night before Christ- mas, and in our house, at least Not a creature was sleeping, not even a beast! The cat, like a shadow, stole restlessly 'round. The dog sniffed the air like a baffled bloodhound. The birds in their cage, who at this time of night Were usually napping, not started to fight. And as for the children, well, what do you think? ... The rascals' bright eyes had not closed a wink! They kept creeping about and peeking 'round doors, Giggling, tittering, sliding on floors. The stir in the air you could cut with a knife ... It surely appeared we were in for some strife. "Back to bed," scolded Father, "And don't move so slow, Santa can't wait forever for quiet, You know. Get to sleep! Right away! ...or by gosh or by golly Old Santa Claus won't be a tiny bit jolly. In fact, if your snores he can't hear when he's 'round He'll pass by our chimney with a leap and a bound!" "No, no," screamed the children, "we know that's not right, And we got to see Santa this Christmas night. We got to see how he gets down that small flue... ....................... John Burke Ltd. 235-1863 THE FIRST CHRISTMAS STOCKING By: Barbara Anne Thomas Grand Bend Many, many years ago in a city, very very far away lived a little girl, Polly and her older brother, Ray. As you know, on Christmas Eve, children used the shoes because they believed Santa filled them with toys and things they could use, Polly and Ray had only one pair of shoes between the two of them so whenever Polly wore the shoes outside Ray would have to stay inside all day. Whenever Ray wore the shoes Polly would stay inside. When Christmas Eve came that year, Polly and Ray discovered a large hole in the left shoe sole. Seeing this, Polly burst into tears. "What shall we do," she stuttered?" If I use the good shoe you won't receive any presents from Santa and if you use it I won't receive any gifts." "It's alright," her older brother replied cheerfully. "You use the shoe and I'll hang up my stocking." When Santa arrived that night, he was very surprised to see a stocking hanging up beside the chimney. Noticing only one shoe on the table he must have realized what happened because when he was finished filling both the shoe and the stocking he reached into his sack and pulled out two brand new pairs of shoes. The next morning when Polly and Ray awoke, they scurried downstairs to see what Santa had left them. Polly received a doll and much candy. Ray re- ceived a knife, a horn and a great deal of candy also. They did not notice the shoes until they sat down for breakfast be- cause they were on their chairs. Polly was so happy that she started to cry again and Ray even kissed Polly. That was the first time he kissed her for about two years. From then on children have hung up a stocking for Santa to fill on Christmas Eve, THE CHANGING CHRISTMAS By: Jamie Kneale Grand Bend Let your mind go back, back to the time when at Christmas father and son, bundled up, took a home-made sled and axe, and journeyed to a neighboring woods for a real tree. One which would scent the house with that certain fragrance. Mother would pop corn and string it with berries to decorate the tree on which birds would later fegst. Remember, after the tree was in, how the scrap bag was brought out and home-made decorations were made from bits of material, string, and paper. Do you recall, when after the children were safely snuggled in bed, mother and father would sit by the fire and work on small gifts for the children: a wooden doll, with straw for hair, for Sue, a pair of snowshoes each for Bill and Tom, and warm woolen mittens for all? When Christmas Eve finally arrived the kids hung their stock- ings, with holes in the toes and mending in the heels on nails on the mantle, in hope that they would find an orange and some nuts, which were once a year treats, Then came Christmas Day. The presents wrapped in brown paper and tied with strings, were opened amid shouts of happiness. After the dinner was finished the Bible was read. That's what an old-fashion Christmas was like. Now let's get back to today's Christmas. Father now hops in a warm car, rides to town and buys a tree or gets last years tree out of the box and puts it together. After this is done, shiny breakable, dainty, bulbs are put on and then fancy gift wrapped boxes are placed under it. While this is going on mother races out and buys last minute presents. The store made stock- ings are placed by the fire. Then on Christmas the fancy paper flies and shouts of gladness fill the room. But one thing about Christmas will never change, the reason for Christmas, the birth of Jesus. This will always remain the same. TUNE: "0 HOLY NIGHT" By: Linda Jones Judith Cann Leisa Ritchie Grade 8 - U.C.S, Angels were singing, And Wisemen were bringing, Gifts of myrrh, frankincense and of gold, Christ was born, On that Christmas morning, To the Virgin, Jesus was born, The yonder star, Was brightly shining, Above the stable, Where Jesus laid, Bow down to him, He is the Son of the Father, Rejoice and be glad, Christ was born in Bethlehem, The King of Mankind, Was born in Bethlehem. CHRISTMAS EVE (Jingle Bells) 4-lappg -Notidaq By: David Parsons Darcy Etherington Lois Johns Mary Margaret Jeffery Grade 8 - U.C.S. Our own Christmas carol to all our friends: Thank you for your continued patronage! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. E. L. 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By GORDON MORLEY The annual Christmas concert held at Brinsley United Church Saturday evening, December 16, was opened by a welcome song by little Kim Steeper and was largely attended. Recitations were given by the Kindergarten class, Bill Watson, Victor Dyck, C in d y Prest, Karen Hodgson, Sandra Steeper, Brad Dixon, also Dar- lene Watson and Bill Amos. The reading. "The Story Often Told But Forever New" was given by Linda Fenton, also musical numbers by Judy Robinson and Darlene Watson, Intermediate class and the Junior class. Plays by the junior classes and inter- mediate were enjoyed. CHRISTMAS: AT HOME AND ABROAD By: Karen Brock Usborne As Christmas is just a few days away, everyone is just fin- ishing up their Christmas shop- ping. We receive Christmas cards from friends and rela- tives. In Canada, Christmas is cele- brated on December twenty-fifth. We put decorations up around our homes and put Christmas lights outside. A lot of people put Christmas trees up in their homes. On December twenty- fourth, good old S anta Claus comes and puts presents under the tree for the good little boys and girls. In other countries in the world, Christmas is celebrated in many different ways and on different days. In Great Britain children hang their stockings by the fireplace, hoping that Father Christmas will fill them with Christmas treats. The old English dinner includes, headcheese, roast pea- cock, boar's head, and mutton pies. In France, children put their shoes on their doorstep on Christmas Eve so the Christ Child will put presents in them. In Holland they celebrate Christmas on December fifth and December twenty-fifth. On De- cember fifth, their Saint Nicho- las comes and gives them pres- ents. In Switzerland young people visit nine fountains on their way to a midnight church ser- vice on Christmas Eve. They take three sips of water from each fountain. In Italy, the people go with little or no food on the day be- fore Christmas. At the end of the day, the family holds a cere- mony around the Presepio. This is a miniature scene of Bethle- hem with tiny figures of the Holy family, shepherds and wise men. In Spain, the people enjoy danc- ing at Christmas Time. After midnight, the mass on Christ- mas Eve the streets quickly fill with dancers and onlookers. Christmas is a world wide celebration. Everyone has lots of fun on Christmas Day. So as I close my story I wish you a very Merry Christmas. Then, we got to see how he gets up again, too!" "TO SLEEP!" roared their Daddy, "NOW, THIS IS THE END," We slumped in our chairs 'til the peace would descend... The days had been hectic ... heads started to throb; We'd be certainly glad to get 'on with the job' SO we'd both get some shut eye ere morning rolled on For we knew we'd be wakened long before dawn. Well, we must have dozed off, but we woke with a jerk ... We couldn't believe it ...who'd done all the work? The toys were laid out with the greatest of care, The stockings were bulging and leaned on a chair. "Good Grief," we exclaimed, "can it be? Is it right?" We sprang to our feet at this curious sight "It must be a dream and not really true!" But just then, the kids started up a 'Balloo. "You were wrong," they yelped, "as wrong as can be, 'Cause we sure did see Santa Claus, Honestly!" "you were wrong," they re- peated, dancing about, "And we'll tell you the reason beyond any doubt... You see, Santa told us, and make it quite clear That it's adults who must sleep before he'll appear, 'Cause they don't believe, and this makes him quite sad ... But with children who love him, he's only too glad To have a good visit, and show them the trick Of how he gets down and up chim- neys so quick! Oh Boy, what a wonderful time we have had While you slept so soundly, poor Mom and poor Dad!" We didn't believe; but we rushed to the door To hear sleigh hells ring; and we almost swore As we silently stood in that strange, Christmas light That from some magic place just Out of our sight We heard a voice calling with droll delight: "MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!" ' Verse 2 Rudolph in the lead His nose a' shining bright Making all the light For the path along the sky Making spirits bright For the kids tonight Oh what fun it is to think About the sleigh bells in the sky. WHAT I LIKE ABOUT CHRISTMAS By: Allan Case Usborne I like Christmas because many people decorate their homes. I like Christmas because that was when baby Jesus was born. I like buying presents for oth- ers. I like Christmas when Santa Claus comes and brings toys. Christmas is nice. Chirstmas is lovely. Christmas is like a real fairy land. A Merry Christmas to all. To the TUNE OF GOOD KING WENCESLAS By: Bob Marshall Jim Lynn Frank Miller Wilma Neevel Grade 8 -U.C,S. Merry Christmas to you all And a Happy New Year Joyfull angels sing and call Bringing out the good cheer Many people crown and prince Followed that great star Since our Jesus Christ was born Bringing gifts from a — far. There he lay In swaddling clothes With all the beasts around him From the sky came all the glows The star that wasn't very dim So the shepherds came to praise The baby in the manger They came so far to see the child Which was to them a stranger. Last EUB members at Crediton During Sunday morning's regular service, the last group of young people were accepted into Membership Of the Evangelical United Brethren church inCreditort. AS of January 1, the Canada Conference of the EUB Church is uniting with the United Church of Canada. Above, Hee. Howard Zurbrigg, pastor of the church that was founded in 1851 Is Shown with his new members, Back, from left, Darryl Finkbeiner, Danny Haile% and Micky Mowers. 'Front, Barbara Pfaff, Katherine Rate, Brenda Fehner and Kathie SChetik, THE CHRISTMAS DAY By: Darlene Rader Grade 8 - SCS C - is for the Christ Child born that night H - is for the heavens So large and bright - is for rejoicing their new born King I is for the Infant Child for Which we sing S is for the star that told the Wise Men T is for the silent town Of Beth- lehem M IS for Mary the Virgin mild A e is for the angels that told the shepherds of this child S is for salvation which he will bring -is for the donkey that Mary rode there Shelter they will share A- is for the animals their Y - is You tOhaVe alVlerry Chtiet- rnae and a Happy New Year. naiWeeeteeaseeeaaare'terretebeeeleVeletlieeeealeettitaateezer