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Christmas meetings held in Walton
Correspondent
MRS. ALLAN MCCALL
887-6677
There were 10 tables of
euchre in play Tuesday eve-
ning in the Community Hall.
After 10 games prizes were
given out to the winners.
High lady-Mrs. Earl Mills;
low Mrs. Wilbur Turnbull,
Brussels; High man-Mike
Cummings, Brussels; low-
Jim McTaggart, Brussels;
Birthday nearest Christmas -
Mrs. Mike Cummings. Card
with Merry Christmas on it-
Lawrence Ryan. Card with
Happy New Year on it - Mrs.
Cliff Hoegy. Draw from all
tickets-Mrs. Ernie Stevens.
Draw was made from tick-
ets that had been sold for
afghan went to Mrs. Harold
Bolger. Second prize, a cush-
ion was won by Mrs. John
Simpson, Brussels.
Hostesses were Viola Kirk-
by, Elva Bolger and Margery
Huether. There will be ano-
ther euchre on Tuesday,
December 29 with Leona
McDonald, Annie Reid and
Alberta Stevens in Charge.
17TH & BOUNDARY UNIT
The Christmas meeting
of the unit was held at the
home of Mrs. Martin Baan
when she opened the devo-
tions with a verse "People
who walk". Hymn "0 Come
All Ye Faithful" accompan-
ied by Mrs. Baan at the
organ. Mis. Harold McCal-
lum read a poem "Winter-
time".
Mrs. Bawl read scripture
from Luke 2:1-20. Mrs. Mc-
Callum gave a reading, "How
to celebrate Christmas with-
out going crazy" followed by
prayer.
Topic, The Angel Song was
given by Mrs. Baan. Then a
few carols were sung accom-
panied by Mrs. McCallum on
guitar. Offering was received
and dedicated. Carol, It Came
Upon A Midnight Clear,
closed this part of the meet-
ing.
Mrs. Graeme Craig pre-
sided for a short business
period, reading a peom, "The
crooked little tree". Minutes
were read by Mrs. Helen
Williamson. Mrs. Barry
Hoegy gave the treasurer's
report and Mrs. Hugh John-
ston the miscellaneous fund.
Thank you cards were read.
The unit is to look after the
caretaking of the church for
January. Members were re-
minded Of the candlelight
service Christmas Eve at 8:00
p.m. Confirmation classes to
begin the first Sunday Jan-
uary 6 at 9:45 a.m. Annual
meeting is scheduled for
January 24. The unit January
meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. Ross. Bennett.
Mrs. Craig closed the
meeting with a prayer of
remembrance and thankful-
ness. The hostess and Mrs.
McCallum served lunch fol-
lowed by a social half hour.
INSTITUTE CHRISTMAS
MEETING
The Walton Women's
Institute opened their Christ-
mas meeting Wednesday
evening, December 16 with a
pot luck supper. Three mem-
bers and guests sat down to
small tables decorated for
Christmas. Mrs. Jim Axt-
mann conducted a contest of
scrambled letters pertaining
to Christmas.
President, Mrs. Keith Rock
presided for business, open-
ing with the ode, Mary
Stewart Collect and 0 Can-
ada. Mrs. William Hump-
hries read minutes of last
meeting followed by financial
report and correspondence. A
thank you card was read for
donation to Huron Day Care
Centre, Clinton.
Mrs. N. Reid and Mrs. H.
Hudie will begin the quilt
coarse the first Tuesday,
January 5 at 7:30 p.m. You
are requested to bring
needle, thread, ruler, scis-
sors, soft pencil, broadcloth
or color combination measur-
ing 9" square. Anyone in the
community is welcome to
come to the hall for the quilt
coarse. There will be four
meetings.
Mrs. Stewart Humphries is
co-ordinator for the 4-H clubs
expressed her thanks to the •
four leaders for all the work
they have done through the
year. On behalf of the Insti-
tute Margaret Shortreed,
Dorothy Sholdice, Alberta
Hudie and Jane Schade were
presented with a gift of a
small silver tray with the
grape design around the
edge.
Mrs. Axtmann now read
the Night Before Christmas
with everyone reading differ-
ent lines throughout the story
that she had given out. We
were now favoured with
Christmas music and song by
Mrs. H. Traviss and Mrs. E.
Mitchell. A reading, "It is
Christmas once more" was
given by Mrs. S. Humphries.
Mrs. N. Marks asked each
one to answer the roll call
with things that began with
their initial in their first
name, causing much laughter
from different sayings.
A gift exchange took place
when each one chose a gift
from under the tree. Mrs.
Dave Watson read a "Cow-
boy's Christmas Prayer."
Mrs. Axtmann closed with
the Christmas story inter-
spersed with several from the
audience taking up the char-
acters to complete the nativ-
ity scene.
Thanks goes to P.R.O.
Mrs. J. Axtmann; Branch
Directors: Mrs. N. Marks,
Mrs. S. Humphries and Mrs.
H. Traviss for planning such a
good evening.
PERSONALS.
At the Christmas Service
at Duff's United Mr. and
Mrs. Dave Watson were
greeters; and Mrs. Ian Wil-
bee organist. The congrega-
tion sang the favourite Christ-
mas Carols. Keith and Brian
Wilbee contributed a trom-
bone duet-"Star of the East".
The congregation read song
of Mary. Jack McEwing read
scripture lessons, Isaiah 34:
1-19 Luke 2: 1-20. Don
McDonald sang a solo "0
Holy Night". Rev. Charles A.
Swan's chat with the children
was on the 12 days of
Christmas illustrated by
Serene West. Sermon- The
meaning of Christmas. Next
Sunday Mrs. Jean Walters
will be in the pulpit and
conduct the worship services.
A candlelight service will be
held this Christmas Eve at
8:00 p.m. Everyone is wel
come.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim William-
son, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mills
and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
Craig took in the bus trip to
Simcoe last Monday where
they viewed the beautiful
display of Christmas lights,
also stopping at Mary Maxim
at Paris en route.
May the Christmas Spirit
be with you now and
throughout the
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Wishing you
the happiest
of
holidays!
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Season's Greetings
The Walton Area
Sports Club
appreciates the support
and encouragement
of area businesses
and individuals that have
made 1981 a most
enjoyable year
IN A COMMUNITY
YOUR SUPPORT
IS OF BENEFIT
TO ALL. 431
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BEST WISHES FOR A JOYOUS
CHRISTMAS.
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