The Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-12-22, Page 18I
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.May the spiritual inspiration of
Christmas Day bring you much joy.
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a time of rejoicing: May
the many blessings of this holy
season be yours.
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district for the valued patronage given our lumber
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THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF EXTEND BEST
WISHES FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.
There are presents to be given,
cards to be sent and the num-
ber of people who must be re,
membered increases every year.
Annual Christmas eXpendi,
tures have risen from three bil-
lion dollars in 1957 to 44 bil-
lion. There are two sides to
Christmas: the external, which
includes public cards and pies-
ants to postmen, doormen, tele-,
phone operators, etc.; and the
personal, the delight of the
tree with homemade decora-
tions and children singing car-
ols. The latter is the right
side of Christmas.
Roll call was answered by 18
members giving a verse with
the word "home". Silent pray-
er was offered for the sick and
shut-in followed by prayer by
the president,
Mrs, ROSS read the minutes
and Mrs, H. D. MacDonald
gave the Horne Helpers report.
Mrs. Johnston Conn, read the
year's financial statement and
Mrs. Writ, Purdon gave her re-
port on literature,
The Ladies' Aid meeting
followed when Mrs, MacDonald
reported a balance of $108.33.
Mr. and Mrs. tiob Henderson
who are moving to London have
donated a cook stove for the
kitchen,
A Christmas carol and prayer
closed the meeting and Mrs,
Emerson gave the courtesy re-
marks. The hostess and Mrs.
Wallace Conn served lunch,
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WHITECHURCH-,Chalmers I led in prayer and Christi-Aesop-
Presbyterian Church. W.M.S. Lela were sung.
met at the home of Mrs, Earl The Christmas story accoro.
CaSliek on Wednesday after, t ing to St, Luke was Oven by
noon of last week with the pre* " Mrs. Wallace Conn. She spoke
dent, Mrs. Victor Emerson pre- of the parents of John the Dap-
siding. Her call to worship was tist and the foretelling of his
"A Christmas Wish". 1 birth, of Jesus' birth foretold,
The Scripture was read by Mary's visit with Elizabeth and
Mrs, Johnston. Conn and the all the events connected with
meditation by Mrs. 1-1, D, Mac- ' the birth of Christ up to andin-
Donald. Mrs. Frank Coulter eluding His being presented at
the temple and receiving the
blessing of Simeon.
The offering was received
and dedicated by Mrs. Caslick,
A reading, "Are We Overwork-
' ing the Holiday Spirit?" was
given by Mrs, Russel Ross.
Christmas has become a season
with a weight of obligations.
Mrs. Earl Caslick opens home to Chalmers ladies
Christmas concert
at Calvin-Brick
WHITECHURCH—Calvin.-
Brick Sunc'ly School held its
Sunday School concert on Fri-
day enning in the church.
While the people were gather,
ing Mrs, Sidney Thompson
played Christmas music. The
superintendent, Gordon Mc-
Burney presided.
The four youngest classes
sang three carols with the aud-
ience joining in. They re-
mained at the front while the
pre-schoolers, Lori Jamieson,
Donna Whytock, Stephen Mor-
rison and Patricia Shiell gave
recitations -- if they weren't
too shy. Donald Dow's class
dressed as Indians, gave a pag-
eant, "The First Canadian
Christmas".
Mrs. Chandler's class sang
two carols, "Joy to the World"
and " Little Jesus". Doreen Tay-
lor gave a recitation. The
solo, "What Do I Want for
Christmas" was sung by Lori
Thompson. The junior class
presented the play "We Want
Apple Pie".
Dennis Thompson and Jim
Whytock, dressed as shepherds,
gave the recitation "Our Guest".
A musical number was giv-
en by the girls of the junior
class. The first part was a re-
corded solo by Cathy Chandler
and the second part was a
Christmas Song by all the girls.
The Intermediate class pre-
sented the play "Malvina En-
tertains".
Rev. Hugh Wilson gave
thoughts at this rime and the
senior class of four girls and
three boys sang popular Christ-
mas songs. Doris Coultes sang
a solo. Other members of the
senior class presented "Scrooge' s
Christmas".
Santa Claus arrived with his
usual "Ho, Ho" and jingle of
bells with presents for all.
Hold candlelight
service at
Christmas meeting
WHITECHURCH—Calvin-
Brick Messengers held their De-
cember meeting after church
on Sunday. Miss Doris Coultes
was the leader and Jim Robert-
son was the pianist.
Those taking part in the
candlelight service were Linda
McGee, Joyce Coultes, Barb-
ara Pattison, Jim Beecroft and
Doris Coultes. The Scripture
was read by Linda McGee.
Prayer was given by Margaret
Robertson.
A duet was sung by Cathy
Chandler and Marion McGee
with Mrs. George McGee as
pianist.
The offering was received
by Douglas and Donald Shiell
and the offertory prayer was
given by Doris Coultes. Joyce
Taylor read a Christmas poem.
Mrs, Norman Coultes gave the
story "Danny's Little Black An-
gel".
All went to their Sunday
school class after the meeting.
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May the "glad tidings of
great joy' that so filled the shepherds
m w, with wonder that first
Christmas bring the same
love and peace to you
and yours this Christmas Day.
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