HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-12-20, Page 12The women of Londesborough
United Church held their Christmas
gathering on Monday, Dec. 10.
Following a plentiful potluck meal
the ladies caught the Christmas
spirit with a sing-song led by Barb
Bosman and Bonnie Jewitt. Then 15
ladies entertained with a
performance of the Twelve Days of
Christmas. Later in the evening Barb
and Bonnie sang When a Child Is
Born and A Holiday Wish.
Ruth Long, who is first vice-
president of the Huron-Perth
Presbytery of the UCW, brought a
Christmas message that evening.
Ruth noted that Christmas
celebrations continue to evolve in
the Christian world. Her
presentation offered some not
widely known facts about
celebrations.
It is understood that the disciples
sang a form of carol but the tradition
of caroling was begun in Cromwell’s
time in the 1700s.
Emperor Constantine set the date
for Christmas throughout the Roman
Empire.
Jesus is referred to as the ‘light of
the world’ and the 25th coincides
with the winter solstice and the
returning of more light in the dark of
winter. This return of light was
always celebrated by pagans along
with a time of great feasting.
Moreover the end of the winter
coincides with a perceived date of
conception by Mary.
St. Francis of Assisi is credited
with the invention of the creche.
He showed everyone that the
promise of Christmas is for all the
world. All, even the poorest, belong
to God. Even in the most difficult of
times, God cares, Mrs. Long stated.
The custom of using greenery to
decorate our homes has evolved
from a habit of much earlier times
when folk carried the last of the
summer’s greens indoors to enjoy
for a time before the rebirth of
spring.
The giving of gifts dates to the
time of the Romans. Three
traditional gifts carry messages.
Sweets offer hope for a kind year; a
lamp or light are offered to light the
receiver’s way through the coming
year; and gold signifies hope for a
prosperous year.
Two special gifts were given that
evening. As a tribute for their
leadership and commitment to the
UCW, past presidents Barb Bosman
and Laura Scott were presented with
UCW Life Membership pins.
Donations of items for the
Women’s Shelter were graciously
received on behalf of the shelter’s
clients by staff member, Amy
Whyte.
An interesting story of Christmas,
based on scriptures and offered by
Lynda Horbanuik, Bev Riley and
Dorothy Carter, took the form of a
choral reading. Brenda Konarski and
Margaret Wright presented a time of
meditation.
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Londesborough UCW holds Christmas potluck
Drumline
Sporting the drums recently acquired for the school’s drum program, Hullett Central School
students do them proud at their Christmas concert last week. From left: Travis Hoggart, Emily
Wilts, Dana Plant, Nick Rozell and Chandler Wilts. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
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With 72 points John and Catherine
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Gang hostseuchre
The music program at Hullett
Central Public School is overseen by
Mrs. Sue Barnett. The school’s
annual Christmas concert on Dec. 12
was a chance for the pupils to
showcase their musical talents. It
was a most enjoyable evening of
varied music.
Opening the concert was the
school band, pupils in Grades 6, 7
and 8. Then three groups within the
band, made up of three or four
musicians, favoured the audience
with Deck the Halls, Good King
Wenceslaus and Jingle Bells.
Mrs. Barnett explained that in the
past year the school has received
more than $12,000 in grants for the
music program. As a result many
new instruments have been
purchased. Whether a child
possesses an innate talent for music
or not just having the exposure to
such a program as Hullett has can
only enrich a child’s education.
Moreover music has a discipline
of its own, as in learning an
appreciation for music of many
kinds, recognizing that watching a
director is paramount, co-operation,
etc.
A variety of drums and bells have
been purchased. Drumming and bell
ringing teaches rhythm and sound.
The Grades 4 and 5 pupils
demonstrated their timing
techniques by drumming examples
of heartbeats, walking and
galloping. This group sang Ready,
Set, Christmas and We’ll Dress the
House. In one verse they showed
how well they can blow a kazoo.
The primary choir, Grades 1 to 3
sang Mrs. Santa Claus (apparently
the true organizer for the night
flight) and Reindeer, Rattle and Roll.
The junior and primary choirs
Music highlight of concert
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