HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-12-21, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1990.
Christmas in Bly th in 1935 described in old clipping
Paul Watson of Chesley sent us
this excerpt taken from the Dec. 26
issue of the Stratford Beacon
Herald. It describes Santa’s arrival
in Blyth in 1935 as well as the
parade and concert.
Mr. Watson (7 years old) says he
can well remember hauling the hay
and oats, from the Memorial Hall
to Wm. Hamm’s barn at the top of
the north hill in Blyth, on a hand
sleigh.
. Sometimes his father, W.M.
Watson and others in charge of the
parade, affixed deer antlers to the
bridles of the horses hauling
Santa’s sleigh to give them a more
deer-like look.
The correspondent to the Strat
ford Beacon Herald was Mrs. Lome
Scrimgeour, a very fine lady, in the
early days of Blyth.
BLYTH, Dec. 26
Not for many years have the
children, also grown-ups of town
and community enjoyed such a
treat at Christmas time as was their
privilege on Friday. The Fire
Brigade for some months have
been making preparations for this
event, it being under their aus
pices, with the co-operation of
several of the organizations and
churches of town.
On Friday afternoon a parade
was formed, headed by the Citi
zens’ Band and firemen and pro
ceeded to the C.P.R. tracks where
they met Santa Claus coming in
from the North with his reindeer.
The procession by this time includ-
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crime prevention tips
Once again the Christmas season
is upon us. Unfortunately along
with the joy and happiness at this
time of year also comes grief and
disappointment.
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•when you are out Christmas
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sure the items are covered over
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•never display large amounts of
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•when you leave your residence
make sure your neighbours know
where you have gone and how long
you will be away.
•place lights and radios on timers
and make your home look occupied,
•don’t hide Christmas presents and
Christmas cheer in outside hiding
places such as your garage or shed.
Crime Stopoers and your local
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ed some hundreds of children, also
adults, who marched through
several streets coming back to the
hall.
At eight o’clock a large crowd
gathered in Memorial Hall for a
concert also the unloading of three
large Christmas trees. Reeve Mc-
Nall acted as chairman and in his
opening address thanked the or
ganizations on behalf of the fire
men for their splendid co-opera
tion, after which the following
program was given: Chorus by
Senior school students; recitation,
Edith Bently; exercise by Rhythm
Band; recitation, Jack Erskine;
guitar selections, Kathleen Logan
and McCallum sisters; recitation,
Bobby Brown; recitation, Mary
Heffron; chorus by Junior students
of school; monologue, Bert Elliott;
brigade chorus; reading by Mar
garet Jenkins; solo, Isabell Cumm
ing; chorus by Senior girls.
Santa Claus again appeared and
presented every child in the hall
with a bag of candy, nuts, etc. He
with the aid of the firemen then
proceeded to distribute the many
gifts, many of which were boxes to
cheer the needy. Santa Claus
thanked Paul Watson and Jimmy
Sibthorp for having hay and oats on
hand for the reindeer. On motion of
Rev. L. V. Pocock the thanks of the
audience was tendered the firemen
for their splendid undertaking.
Wishing you a warm, wonderful Christmas,
filled with lots of love. To all, thanks for
your business and support.
HENSALL LIVESTOCK
BARRY MILLER, JOE ZEHR, FAMILIES
AND STAFF
NOTICE
RESIDENTS OF BRUSSELS
There will be a change in garbage collection for Boxing
Day. Garbage will be picked upon
SATURDAY, DEC. 29
MERRY CHRISTMAS
FROM DON & EVONNE CARTER & STAFF
WHERE THE HEART IS
May yours be filled with peace, love and
contentment this holiday season.
WILSON'S
HEALTH & GIR CENTRE
JIM & THELMA
BLYTH 523-4440
Christmas warmth and
Christmas cheer, are sent to all
this time of year!
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