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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-12-22, Page 5Festive decorations at the home of Ray Cottle, 463 Carling, Exeter o I o UP TO 511 ee Many Valuable Prizes to Be Given Out to Lucky Shoppers BOXING DAY DAY Monday, December 27 Fantastic Clearance SALE 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Off Toys, Christmas Gift Wrap and Decorations BARGAINS THROUGHOUT THE STORE .4; a 3 OT. V • c. •>. ........... ..... . • • re,' romeiricammilic Exeter EXTRA! Cash and Carry BONUS COUPONS! :••4!,••••••• Season's Greetings to Al/ crinnoinn TIRE 4:•>1-4'1' • • * Y 9 • • • • " 4 4:44t" 1 AV . .444. • e • a •k4 se Decembitr. 22, 1,971 Pep 5 A beautiful star in the window, an eve full of Christmas • Christmas Time By BRENDA BALLANTYNE , Grade 6 - Usborne T'is now a happy time of year, To dream of Santa Clause. To put your stockings up with cheer And don't forget the guaze That holds up all the colored socks And when its time to open gifts Oh, look at Jane she's got a box How grand it is the gift she lifts, And then at night, When you see, You just might, Be filled with glee What Christmas Means to Me By STEPHEN BORLAND Grade 4 - Stephen Central Christmas is a time of joy For every little girl and boy. But the joyful thing of Christmas on earth Is the real date of Jesus' birth. By PAMELA JACKSON Grand Bend The hustle and bustle of Christmas Is what I love to see, The snow and lights a glistening And getting the Christmas tree The stockings hanging in a row And then they're filled from tip to toe "Quickly children into bed" Is what most mothers have said. "For in the morn when you awake You can't be tired, for your sake," Tomorrow you will see what you got And everyone else will see what you bought, And now I would like to say, "Have a very merry Christmas in every way. thanks again. The Christ child- was put in Sandra's loving arms. Sandra's only wish had come, as she held the child her heart filled with joy and she thbught he was the most beautiful baby she had ever seen. That night as the star brilliantly shone upon Sandra's back she drempt millions of angels lifted her up and blessed her. In the morning Sandra was not a crippled lame child as she had been before, as the strength to her leg had' returned. Her mother said it was the brilliant star which did it, but Sandra knew it was the blessing of the Christ child which she had once held in her arms. By ,JAMES ARMSTRONG Huron Centennial EIA. Some snow is falling on my nose And my feet are darn near froze Said Santa, as he put on warmer clothes Of course you know that. Santa goes With reindeer prancing on their toes At last he is done his yearly chore The presents that the children thank him for. By DAVID CAMPBELL Grade 4 - ,Biddulph Central In the golden yellow hay laid a baby All night and all day Ding Hong rang the bells • On the chiwch, top high and loud Came the shepherds bearing gifts To little Jesus in his bed CHRISTMAS By EDDY VAN ROESSEL Pecious Blood Christmas eve is a happy night And the children are waiting for bright Santa Claus is in his way To make you gay. The next day the bell will ring So the children began to sing Santa Claus is home at last Coming in with a big gay blast. By CHERYL ERNST Grade 5 - Mount Carmel Here comes Santa and eight reindeer Here they come, Give theme a cheer. Do you like him or do you not like Santa, I like him Mot. The First Christmas 13yJEFFREYGREB Grade 2 ,1,A.1), McCurdy When Jesus was born that was called the first Christmas. Jesus was born in astable,A great star shone over it. And shepherds and three wise men came and gave gifts to Jesus. And thats how come we have Christmas nowdays. An Eye Fyn of Christmas. By COLLEEN BREEN Mt. Carmel U was one Christmas Eve There were carols to be sung. There were lights to be lit There were socks to be hung, On that Christmas Eve I heard my mon say "I think it's time for bed, It's been a long day!" I replied to her softly "Well, mom will you wait "Cause I'm watching some kids sing! Besides its not to late!" Here Comes Santa Claus CHERYL PARSONS Grade 4 -1.Jsborne Bells are ringing Sleigh is Slinging Bringing toys about Santa Claus is shouting, Everyone is, happy So go to bed snappy Because Santa Claus Is Coming to Night "Now dear, its nine thirty and bedtime Tomorrows Christmas" she said. So I hung up my socking And ran up to bed! I knelt by my bedside And all my prayers I said And I was just kind of dreaming When I dozed off in bed! I rose up real early and, ran to Wake up dad and mom There were presents under our tree, So I knew Santa had come. I tore open each present Addressed with my name Each item I'd wished for Well, most of them came. I was really excited, My face gleamed like gold! While mom took my picture I held, All the presents I could possibly hold! Each moment of wishing Had all been worthwhile, Santa is good very good! My mother held a smile!!! We all went to Mass, A manger was displayed The Jesus was in it, With his features arrayed! When we came home from church, We changed into our new Christmas clothes. We all looked simply gorgeous. From our head to our toes! Mom was all fancied In ribbon and bows. While dad wore his suit And new socks on his toes. wore my new green dress With lace and other fancy stuff My mind was filled with Christmas I was just all a-muff I was told many a time "You're quite a nice girl in that dress With your sparkly eyes and bows And your hair all a-tress! I cleared away the garbage And made each room neat! I went to my Grandmas She stood kind and sweet! We ate all the candy Our mouths could eat! Then came supper We had turkey for meat! Mmm how delicious, •. I tasted each bite, Of turkey, potatoes and bread Of peas and cranberries of red. Well, soon Christmas was over Each minute had past. 0 new year would soon come 1971 had passed by us so fast CHRISTMAS By TONY MATTUSCI Grade 5 - Hensall What does Christmas mean to you? Does it mean presents, candy, fun, and play? Maybe? But Christmas to me means Joseph, Mary, Christ and the stall. So on Christmas Day have fun and play But remember Christ on Christmas Day. Smiley Continued from page 4 (just add water and let it ferment for a couple of weeks). After scoffing the lot, we lay around on our bunks, with the firelight flickering from the battered stove. Did we talk about home and loved ones? We did not. We just lay there and groaned, like 18 pythons who had simultaneously swallowed 18 goats. Most of us were sick half the night, but it was worth it. It was the only time for months that we hadn't been hungry, and the only time for months that we wouldn't be. Other Christmases swarm into memory. I'll not forget the one when my wife was having the family, for the first time. She fussed all day and had everything just so, She was going to show her mother and aunts that she was no slouch of a housewife, Her eyes were darting everywhere, making sure that everything was in order. The atmosphere was about the same as that at Cape Kennedy when they're going to fire at the moon. Finally the supreme moment. She ushered everyone to the table and rather grandly ordered me to take the turkey out of the oven. I did, but the dam' pan was red hot and I dropped the whole works, gravy, grease, dressing and turkey on the shining kitchen floor. I'll spare you the details, but I've never come closer to sudden death, even during the war. In parting I have three wishes for my loyal readers: that your Christmas tree doesn't fall over just after you've finished decorating: that you don't drop the turkey; and that you have the best and happiest Christmas you've ever had, with people you love. The Star By DONNA McKINLEY Grade 6 Huron Cent. "Sandra come down the stairs to supper," called mother. Sandra rose slowly and painfully, sharp pains darted up her back. She came down the creeking old stairs, "My poor child," said mother. "It was the kick of a mule that made you lame, when • you were only four years old." Mother sighed and helped her daughter down the remaining stairs to the ground floor. "Oh mother I feel fine, ever- since a beautiful star has shone in my window, I have felt much better," said Sandra. "Its rays sooth the pain from my back and leg," she said. "Oh Sandra, don't talk such nonsense,': exclaimed mother. "I wonder what is taking your father so long." "Lets go see," said Sandra ▪ eagerly. As they came to stand before father a man named Joseph came up to them leading an exhausted mule and a young lady who looked tired, weary and terribly ill. Her name was Mary. "Is there a place in the inn where we may stay, my wife is ill • and is going to have a child very soon," pleaded Joseph hopefully. But even as he spoke Sandra's father shook his head. "I'm sorry but we're full," he said slowly. Joseph began to turn away but Sandra shyly spoke up and said • stay. In the stable, there is clean "Mister I know where you can hay and it is soft," "The child's right said her mother, the stable is clean and the hay will keep you warm." Sandra gazed at Mary and Mary smiled her thanks to the • child for thinking of the stable. Joseph also said his thanks and turned the donkey toward the stable. That night the star shone in more brightly than ever on the little crippled child. The brilliant light soothed her back and legs. ▪ Her little white lamb which she loved and froliced with everyday lay at the bottom of the bed sleeping. Her little white lamb was her prized possession and the only thing she had. In the morning she felt much better and after a frolic with her lamb she went and stood beside her mother. Three strange, old men, who looked very wise came up to her and asked where the new born Saviour Jesus Christ was born. Sandra answered "The only babe I know of is the babe • that was born to Mary and Joseph in a manger at the stable," Her mother led them to the stable. As they saw the child they knelt and bowed their heads and gave him Gold, frankincense and Myrrh. Sandra's mother's eyes popped with amazement at the gifts, but ► all Sandra saw was the little Christ child. If only I could hold him she thought. That night the star shone on her and she thought, if only I had a gift that I could give the Christ child, like the three wise men did, Suddenly the star shone brilliantly on the little lamb asleep at the foot of her bed. In the morning Sandra knelt beside her lamb and kissed it as if to say good-bye then she took her lamb her only possession to the stable. Shyly she gave the lamb gently to Mary. Mary smiled her •