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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-12-24, Page 3104011., briskacts astait_, It is not riches or elaborate gifts tnatl,, make a Chri.tmas merry simple. T . familiar wis t4s neighbors and friends, plus., an unassailable fait'n trq Lord....and Protector.' iti this tlioUg-ht: we raise our voices in the age-old. t greeting:rA Merry Cleistmas to each and evilLoim, oos Atinattrg nuts atitb MONUMENTS A family plot should be graced With the shrine-like beauty of monument which will be ever, lastingly a tribute to those at test. We have many.elatsitt styles to suggest, and will Work with .you Ott custom designs. Win. Brownlie Box 373 'Phone 450 Alfred St. Wingham Inscriptions Repairing Sandblasting. Memorials 25 years experience The latest in Portable Sandblast Equipment All Work liontontdlY Executed FIRST CLASS Watch Repairs For the Present, Watches Only. George Williams John Street Wingham Next to Masonic Hall Wednesday, December 24,1947 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES BELGRAVE 13riek United Church Sunday School and the school children under the dir; ection of Miss Norma Brydges joined to present their Christmas concert. The singing of Christmas Carols opened the programme. Claire Chain- ney sang two solos and recitations were given by a number of children. The school children presented a play, "The Party Line", and the • Young People put on a play, "Wanted a Housekeeper," Rev, Mr, Moores told a Christmas Story after which Santa Claus called to the delight of all the children. Carol singing brought a PIP4§, ant evening to a close. Mr. David Scott is spending the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Fells, Smooth Rock Falls, iMr, and Mrs. Ted McClenaghan and Percy, Whitechurch, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Purdon. Mr, and Mrs. L. Vannan and Mrs. A. M. Perdue, have gone to Toronto, to spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Perdue. Mr. and' Mrs. C. H. Wade and Tom- my and Mr. and Mrs. W, G. Cruick- shanks, of Wingham, will be Christ- mas guests of Mr. Wade's parents at Fordwich. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook have mov- ed to their new home at Marnoch, Presented Fine Program S. S.N o. 13, East Wawanosh pre- sented their concert in the school room on Friday night, December 19th. Miss Ada Dow is the teacher. The children presented the follow- ing programme: School Chorus, Good Evening, Hello! School Choruses, Happy Moments; Recitation, Bobby Cook, His Letter; Chairman's Ad- dress, Harvey Black; recitation by Yvonne Rath, A Poor Plan; Dialogue, Census Taker; recitation, Sandra Rath, A Telephone Message;,Dialogue, The Toys and Pets Captain; recitation, Donald Coultes, After Christmas; Piano solo by Shirley Bradburn; reci- tation by Murray Scott and Lyle Smith; Drill, Christmas Pennant Drill; recitation, Alan Scott, The Christmas Tree; School Chorus, I heard the bells on Christmas Day; Father, the Christ- mas Hero, Dialogue; Song by Shirley Bradburn and San-dra Rath, Dear Lit- tle Baby Jesus; Monologue, Clifford Coultes, Christmas Acknowledgement; Dialogue, The Fortunate Joke; recita- tion by Gordon Smith; Christmas Story; Play, Advice to the Lovelorn, cast, Lewis Cook, Auntie Fixim; Bill Taylor, Johnnie; Jack Cook, Miss Meow; Audrey Bradburn, Gert; Tom- ie Thompson, Mr. Turtledove; Eleanor Taylor, Mrs. Turtledove; 'Bud Scott, Jake Hayseed; Mae Wightman, Mrs. Goetrix; Santa Claus. Services on the Charge on Sunday, December 28th, at the usual hours, Bel- grave, 11.00 a.m., Brick Church, 2.30 p.m. The Young People and the Choir of Knox United Church, Belgrave, put on a CHRISTMAS PAGEANT on Sun- day night, December 21st, entitled, "THE HOLY NATIVITY." The Pageant was an interpretation of the CHRISTMAS STORY in Music and Song. After a brief worship period, led by the minister, the "PROPHECY" regarding the coming of the MES- SIAH was read front Isaiah and Jere- miah, and the scenes which depicted the Birth of the Saviour at Bethlehem, such as the Adoration of the Shep- herds, the Visit of the Magi,(WISE MEN) were pantomined by te Young People. A curtain comprised of the Children of the Sunday School, dress- ed in white and impersonating Angels, hid the Manger and Mary and Joseph, separating at proper periods to let these be seen, The CHOIR supplied fitting music, composed mainly of the "CAROLS", the SOLO part being tak- en by Clifton Walsh, and a duet "Wat- chman, tell its of the Night", was rend- ered by Mrs. George .fichle and Mrs. George Johnston. Despite the stormy weather, a large number of people attended the Christ- mas Concert at S. S. No. 8, East Wa- wanosh, last Wednesday afternoon. A program of songs, carols, recitations, I dances and dialogues was presented by the pupils, under the direction of their teacher, Miss Bradburn. Mr. Harold Vincent acted as chairman. At the those of the program Santa arrived and distributed gifts and candy among the children of the school section. Trinity Anglican Church held special Christmas services when Com- munion service was observed. The choir rendered special musk, choosing "Thee, We Adore" as their anthem. Misses Audrey, Ruth and Shirley Brad- burn sang as a trio "0, Come All Ye Faithful." Special services were conducted at the Presbyterian church when the mini- ster Rev Milne delivered a special Christmas message. Carols were sung throughout The service, R1103C United Church held a special Christmas service with the minister, Rev. Moores in charge, and Miss Wal- sh at the organ, Ut., Clifton 'Walsh as soloist, sang "The Holy City," Mr. Moores chose as his Christmas medi- tation "Quietness at Bethlehem." Miss Myrtle YuiU of 'St. Catharines, is home for Christmas, After Christmas she and Miss Eliabetzh Cairns of Port Elgin will spend a week holidaying in Montreal and Quebec City. Rorrnatr Stoneliouse of 'London, spent the weet-efid 'with Ids parents, Mr. arid Mrs, Robert Stoneliouse. Mrs. Wrn. Geddes bas gone to tot. Onto to spend:the winter with her sort, Mr. Rarrrin te-t146-tv and Mrs. rledAeg. Mr. arid Mrs. 'Cecil Armstrong of Thorodale, were 'home for the -week- end to attend the funeral of Mts. Arm- strong's aunt, Mrs. Maud Grasby filyth, HOWICK COUNCIL The council met in the Cleric's of- fice, Gorrie, December 16, according to adjournment, the Reeve, John ter, in the ;hair,. The members present, The ntimgce of the last reg. War meeting were read and on motion of Strong and Parrish were adopted as read. Carried. Moved by Strong and Gowdy that the Clerk be instructed to prepare a', By-Law setting the date of the in- augural meeting of Council on Jatitt- ary 5, instead of the second Monday in January, Carried. `Moved by Zurbrigg and Strong that By-Law No. 11 of the Township of Rowick for the year 1947 as read the third time he finally passed. Carried. Moved by Zurbrigg and Parrish that we instruct the Clerk to order 8 copies of the Municipal World. Carried. Moved by Gowdy and Zurbrigg that the Clerk be instructed to correspond with the Clerk of Carrick regarding the Townline between Belmore and Provincial Highway No. 9 as to being assumed as a County Highway. Car- ried, Moved by Parrish and Gowdy that the following accounts be paid. Car- ried. Fred Edgar, Services on Branch G Drain No. 10, $10.00; Fred Edgar, Su- perintendence of Construction, restak- ing and services with Engineer of Pub- lic Works and C, C. Railways on Day Drain, $225.00; P, Durst, Balance Clerks fees on Day Drain, $27.50; Gor- rie P. V., Refund on ,Bridge (Martin. St.) on Day Drain, $50.00; Township of Howick Damages to lots 266-267 in Village of Gorrie on Day Drain, $15.; Norman Clegg, Member B. O. H., $6.; James Douglas, Salary Stock Valuator, $28.00; G. A. Wearring, Salary Relief Officer, $79.65; Fordwich Record, part printing tender, $100.00; Hilbert. Un- derwood, Refund Dog tax, $2.00; Charles Kreller, Refund dog tax, $2.; Gorrie Orange Hall, Rent for meeting on Cathers Drain, $1.50; Thos. Short, Refund Dog tax, $2.00; Treasurer County Huron Hospitalization, Mrs.M. Newton, $15.75; Dr. L. N. Whitley, Salary M. 0. H. Township of How- ick, $150.00; Chester Bennett, Larttb killed by dogs, $15.00; P. Durst, Bal- ance salary as Clerk, $60.00; P. Durst, Postage, $10.00; P. Durst, Correcting , Voters Lists and Court of Revision and Mileage, 115.50; P. Durst, Levie- ing for Federation of Agriculture, $31,- 20; iGeo. S. King, New pipes and labor at Gorrie Hall, $10.50; G. A. Wear- ring, Salary as Treasurer, $330.00. Moved by Strong and Parrish that the Road accounts as approved be paid. Carried. Moved by Zurbrigg and Gowdy that we do now adjourn Sine Die. Carried. Prilip L. Durst, John Winter, Clerk Reeve LEON C. 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