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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-12-17, Page 15H. J. CORNISH & Co. Certified Public Accountants H. J. Cornish L. F. Cornish D. Mitchell 294 DUNDAS ST. LONDON, ONT. Most Important Possession At least 80% of our knowledge comes to us through the eyes. Yet we are more careless about eyesight than any other possession, Many people have defective vision without even knowing it. Nothing is more important than your own two eyes. Have them examined once a year. Begin now. • W. R. HAMILTON, OPTOMETRIST "A Complete Visual Analysis" TRAVEL BY TRAIN for a Happier Holiday O • V • 0 a • An Ideal Christmas Gift! A Pre/mid Rail Ticket! Make your reservations now for that holiday train trip home. You have your choice of restful sleeping accommodations or cheerful day coaches ... grand meals in the dining car ... room to stretch your legs and visit your friends enroute. What's more, we can have a drive- yourself car waiting for you when you step off the train. TRAVEL BY TRAIN ARRIVE RELAXED, REFRESHED AND IN A HOLIDAY MOOD! Information and reservations from any Canadian Pacific office, your own travel agent or STATION AGENT WINGHAM A. L HARPER Chartered Accountant Licensed Municipal Auditor 55 South Street, Goderich. Telephone 343 RECENT & READABLE We all like to pick up a hook which has its setting in our own times. Such a book is reviewed this week and it is available from the shelves of the Wingham Public Library, THE CLOUD ABOVE THE GREEN —By Sir Phillip Gibbs In his new novel Sir Philip Gibbs covers a recent period in England (not yet past alas! when the menace of war with Russia has cast a shadow over many minds, though it is hardly noticeable among the mass of folk who continue to play cricket on the village greens, and go on with the daily duties and pleasures of life Without panic. His scene is, set in an English vil- lage and to some extent in a guest house run by an amusing Irishman and his wife. In one of • the barns they give house room to a young Aus- trian painter who has formerly been in a concentration camp and is still poverty-stricken. Once a Communist, he exercises a somewhat unfortunate influence over the wife of a disting- uished General who lives in the nei- ghbourhood. This lady becomes an ardent pacificist, calls a public meet- ing in the village and creates a scan- dal of the first magnitude among her friends and neighbours and in her own life. Her son, an officer, cadet at Sandhurst, provides a love story which readers will find immensely intrig- uing. This gives but a slight glimpse of Sir Philip's novel which has many characters and a strong theme which is bound to hold the reader's interest because its argument and its actions are vastly important to the lives and happiness of every one of us. FOR FIRE, LIFE & AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Call Stewart A. Scott Phone 293 Wingham REAL ESTATE SALESMAN Representing Harvey M. Krotz Agency Listowel 13rrb "Silent .Night" Composed Because of Broken Organ Because a church organ could not be played, the whole world sings and appreeiates the favourite carol, "Silent Night". For one hundred and. twenty- eight years it has been sung, till now it has been translated into almost every known tongue and has been ar- ranged for every type of musical in- strument. Franz Gruber, organist in the church which occupied the central place in the square in Oberndorf, nestled in the Bavarian Alps, made the startling and alarming discovery that something was wrong with the church organ and that not a note would come from it, To add to ,the difficulty, the con- dition of the organ had not been dis- covered until Christmas Eve, Obern- dorf was show bound. It was not pos- sible to go beyond the confines of the village to find someone who could re- pair the damaged instrument and Franz Gruber was almost in tears as he reflected on Christmas without music. To his pastor, Josef Mohr, he went with the sad story, and, in a last ges- ture of hope with mingled despair, suggested that Mohr might compose a new Christmas song which could he sung without the use of the organ. Reading again the familiar Christ- mas story, Mohr cafne upon the verse, Unto you is born this day in the city of David..." He sat meditating on the words long into the night, and, as if with divine direction, set down on paper his thoughts. Gruber early the next day seized the manuscript and composed a simple melody, finishing the task just as the congregation gathered in church for Christmas service. Present was one villager who could pick out tunes on a guitar. He was asked to provide the accompaniment for the carol. The people of Oberndorf loved the song at once, and its fame, as well as its words and music, soon spread out from the little valley, throughout Ger- many and Europe and finally to the other continents. Josef Mohr and Franz Gruber had given to the world one of the most beautiful and best loved of Christmas carols. For many years it was known as, "Song from Heaven", but no matter which title it was known hy, the carol soon found a warm place in the hearts of men and women everywhere. Things that Never Die The bright, the pure, the beautiful, That stirred our hearts in youth, The impulses of wordless prayer, The streams of love and truth, The longing after something lost, The spirit's yearning cry, The striving after better hopes— These things can never die. The timid hand stretched forth to 'aid A brother in his need; A kindly word in grief's dark hour That proves a friend indeed; The plea for mercy softly breathed When justice threatens high; The sorrow of a contrite heart— These things can never die. Let nothing pass, for every-hand Must find some work to do, Lose not a chance to waken love Be firm, be just, be true; So shall a light that cannot fade Beam on thee from on high, And angel voices say to thee, These things can never die. —Charles Dickens. St. Francis Made Carols Popular St. Francis of Assisi is accredited as having been one of the first to popu- larize the custom of singing carols at Christmas time. He taught the faith- ful, simple and tuneful melodies, and the saying goes that, overjoyed with the success attending his presentation of the first Christmas Crib in 1223, he burst into joyous vocal recitation of the gospel story. Hymns in honor of the nativity were written as early as the 4th century, but these momentous church chants neither properly nor musically ante- date our modern carols. Experimen- tation with modal and intervallic re- lationships during the 15th century, together with the folk songs and the minstrelsy of the time made definite contributions to the traditions and popularity of Christmas music. Puritan England forbade public per- formance of carols: so for awhile they travelled "underground" by word of mouth, and "broad sheets", printed annually served to preserve the texts with a variance of accuracy. With the restoration of English roy- alty voided the Roundhead Parlia- ment's abolition of Christmas festivi- ties, residents of colonial Boston plac- ed lighted candles in their windows to welcome the Waits who, resuming the old English tradition, went about the city singing carols on Christmas Eve: "It came upon a midnight clear That glorious song of old." Tales of the Christmas Eve Jule-Nisse was not exactly a Danish version of Santa Clads. He was an elfish little man who lived in the attic and was primarily concerned with the well-being of the cattle, keeping them quiet and contented, caring for them if the stable-hands neglected their duties. Nisse's name and association with Christmas probably stems from the legendary tendancy of houses where peace and contentment prevailed. 'Tis said that he either avoided homes where contention ruled or played all sorts of gremlin-like tricks upon the occupants thereof. Danish youngsters, mindful of- his long memory and watchful eye, put themselves upon the best behaviour as Christmas approaches. ENGLISH NEW YEAR The English New Year celebration was changed from December 25 by William the Conqueror, because he was crowned on January 1. Dead Stock Little Refugee Family Little refugee family, hastening out in the night, Leaving no farewell message, tarry- ing not for light, Bearing the precious Infant, too ten- der to feel alarm, Out of the path of destruction, from those wher would do Him harm, I wonder how they received you, when to proud Egypt you came Strangers, seeking a refuge, Jews of despised name, Knowing not whom they sheltered, did they treat you with haughty scorn Or with kindly deeds give comfort, to hearts that with anguish were torn, Little Refugee Baby, exhalted now and adored, King of Kings have we crowned Thee, Jesus our Risen Lord, Open our hearts to Thy message, .its pity and love may we see "As ye have welcomed the stranger, so have ye welcomed Me," M, Whitehall. CiV"CrZ COSTS ONLY 7° CHAS, DEYELL IMPERIAL OIL Ltd. Farm Trade Agent Phone 730 Wingham COULD YOU FACE IT ALONE? 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As in the past it will also be marked by increased dangers — more traffic,mirl ohvoe urcros moe these added hazards by greater care and common sense when walking or driving. of darkness, slippery roads, and holiday haste and impatience. I appeal to Ontario citizens to Don't let an accident spoil holiday happiness for yourself or for others. .0,q TRACTOR REPAIRS NOW WHILE YOUR EQUIPMENT IS IN LITTLE USE We are catering especially to the farmers throughout North Huron County in getting the most and best use of their dollar invest- ment in tractors and motorized equipment. SAVE WITH SERVICE RELIANCE MOTOR SERVICE Bus Station — Gas — Confectionery MINI S TER 11011101, I DAIRY COW' SALES 12 MILES SOUTH OF LONDON GLANWORTH SALES ARENA C Pure Bred Holsteins — Friday, Jan. 23 Pure Bred Holsteins — Wed., March 4 Pure Bred Holsteins — Wed., March 11 Pure Bred Jerseys — Wed., March 18 Pure Bred Holsteins — Tues., March 24 C SHORE HOLSTEINS LTD. 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