HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-12-21, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1988.
Christmas bounty
came with first job
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True life Christmas story
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BY EV ALENA WEBSTER
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We probably all agree that at
Christmas, except for the very
young, we derive our greatest
pleasure from our giving of gifts. We
Manger Scene
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was a disaster when words were
forgotten, but no one really noticed.
The old lamp’s chimney blacken
ed as wind from a nearby open
window blew the flame. Someone
had to pump more air into the dying
gas lantern. The old chairs and
small-sized desks became harder.
But when the curtain opened on the
Manger Scene, complete with shep
herds, angels, and kings, all knew
the great performance was about
over.
A resounding round of applause
for the young artists was their
reward and thanks. Santa Claus
(always a mystery) arrived with his
usual ‘‘Ho Ho” to help unload the
tree. Then, with a kiss for the
teacher, and a quick wave, he
informed his young admirers that his
sleigh and reindeer were waiting
and he had to hurry away. Bells
jingled at the door and Santa had
disappeared for another year.
The three section trustees were
seen in a huddle at the back of the
room just before the announcement,
‘‘You don’t need to come to school
until ten o’clock tomorrow morning,
5o jaitfiful old friends
and cherished new, go
out 6est holiday
sentiments, along with
our thanks.
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are bombarded with suggestions at
this time of year, and really would
enjoy following many of them.
This is a story that is contrary to
that belief. Almost 30 years ago our
eldest son had just finished college,
and for the first time was on his own
and earning money. He was working
in Oakville and came home occasion
ally with Charles Procter of Bel
grave. Money was still not too
plentiful in our household, and
usually the boys drew names for
their Christmas gift giving.
But this year was different: Tom
came home loaded down with gifts
for everyone. He now had money to
spendas he wished, and he could
hardly wait until Christmas morning
to present his treasures. Everyone
Have A
Solly
Holiday!
Don & Cathy Dunbar
Auburn 526-7505
FRED LAWRENCE
ELECTRIC
got up early.
I received a beautiful black and
silver salad set which I still use; his
father, a 12-volume set of Popular
Mechanics ‘‘Do it Yourself” books,
which he had been carefully collect
ing each week for three months.
Those were a real source of interest
to all.
For his little brother, there was a
magic lantern - type of overhead,
which in pre-television times was
very entertaining.
I don’t remember what the other
boys received, but it was a very
exciting, never-to-be-forgotten
family Christmas, because we all
shared in the real joy that one
member of the family was experienc
ing, through his ability to give.
TURNBERRY
UPHOLSTERY
BRUSSELS 887-6073
Thanks
for all the support
you’ve given us
this past year.
Merry Christmas.
Paul & Karen Cook
Belgrave 357-1537 BRUSSELS
Holiday Fun For All! ||
Be merry, everyone!
expressing joy is what Christmas is all about.
Brett, Scott, Matthew, Ron & Trish Clarkson & Staff
Gert, Dorothy & Greg
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