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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1967-12-28, Page 9A Happy New Year and q sincere "thank you" to all our kind friends, Stedmans Store I I FOR THE The New Year's bell rings out best wishes and many thanks to all our customers. A welcome to the New Year .. and greetings to you, with all good wishes RUSH READY-TO-WEAR CLARA RINTOUL and VERA HASTIE BURKE ELECTRIC PHONE 357-2450 WINGHAM GODFREY E. SCHUETT MILDMAY AND MOUNT FOREST happy times for you. I EROS. ;T LTD. WINGHAM tin LEE'S EST k 4iUR • e HAPP 0 ONTARIO WINGHAM We wish all of you, our customers, a most rewarding and Happy New Year, and we would like to express our thanks for your loyalty and good will. NEW YEAR'S — CLOSED SUN. • MON., DEC. 31 - JAN. 1 We want to express our thanks and gratification to our wonderful friends and customers for a year of unprecedented success. We anticipate serving you all again in the New Year. PERCY DEYELL, BUTCHER gOtliany friends, ew, we extend sa y f on to ,est thanks you the greatest and for thtcess and n the New Year. best LLOYD MO Your CIA AgentM21 GROCERY Wingham, Whitechurch The Christmas program of the Goforth evening Auxiliary of St, Andrew's Church was prepared by Mrs, G. Cruick- shank, assisted by Mrs, E. Ritchie, Mrs. G. Smith, Mrs. K. Leitch, Mrs, G. Welwoocl and Mrs. O. Templeman, The program, using an Advent wreath of evergreens to symbol- ize how God prepared the world Teachers hold Christmas party BELGRAVE— Last Thursday evening the East Wawanosh Public School was the setting for a Christmas party sponsored by the Morris and East Wawan- osh school area staffs. Those attending included the school board, bus drivers, caretakers, music teachers, supply teachers, health nurse and their husbands and wives. Ninety people sat down to a turkey supper prepared by the teachers. After supper several carols were sung with Mrs. Mary Lou Johnston at the piano. Ken- neth Scott and William Black led the singing in a hootenanny. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing. Those who did not wish to dance were able to play cards in one of the other classrooms. Mrs. R. Sweeney conducts election GORRIE-- Mrs. A. L. Ste- phens and Mrs. Gordon Edgar of Unit 4 were in charge of the Christmas meeting of the United Church Women, held in the church. The meditation was on Christmas, with the lighted candles as a reminder that God is the Light of the world. Mrs. Russell Adams, presi- dent, conducted the business. A successful financial report was given and various commit- tees reviewed the year's activi- ties and Centennial project. A bale was sent in November. Mrs. R. Sweeney conducted the election of officers as fol- lows: Honary president, Mrs. R. Sweeney; president, Mrs. George Brown; 1st vice preS., Mrs. A. L. Stephens; 2nd vice pres., Mrs. Alex Taylor; re- cording sec., Mrs. Rob e r t Strong; assistant sec. , Mrs. Milton Luther; treasurer, Mrs. Ewart Whitfield; corr. sec., Mrs. T. L. McInnes; commun- ity friendship, Mrs. Glad Ed- gar; community visitation, Mrs. Ken Hastie; Christian citizen- ship, Mrs. Gordon Edgar; Christ- ian education, Mrs. Clifford Pyke; finance, Mrs. Lionel Johnston; flower and cheer, Mrs. Wesley Trimble; steward- ship and recruiting, Mrs. Nor- man Fairies; press representa- tive, Mrs. Robt, Elschner; manse, Mrs. L. Johnston, Mrs. Harry Hastie, Mrs. Lorne Ro- binson, Mrs. Cloyne Michel; program, Mrs. Doran Thornton, Mrs. Geo. Hamilton, Mrs. Harold Robinson, Mrs. Hector Hamilton; supply and social, Mrs. W.W. Strong, Mrs. Gor- don Edgar, assistance, Mrs. Alex Edgar, Mrs. John Strong, Mrs. Cecil Grainger, nominat- ing , Mrs. Elmer Farrish, Mrs. Harry Gowdy; auditors, Mrs. W.C. King, Mrs. E. Carson; Unit leaders, 1. Mrs. Albert Heibein; 2, Mrs. John Strong; 3. Mrs. Lorne 'Robinson; 4. Mrs. Lionel Johnston; represent- ative to official board, Mrs. George Brown, Mrs. A. L. ste- phens. BELGRAVE -- The annual Christmas concert of Knox United Church Sunday School was held Friday night, with a capacity crowd, Rev. John Roberts was chairman. The following program proved that much effOrt was put forth by the teachers and pupils: Chorus, junior Sunday School; recitation, Dean Camp- bell, "Welcome"; solo, Sheila Anderson, All I Want for Christmas"; playlet, senior primary claSt, "Who Is Import- and at Christmas?"; vocal duet, Brenda Johnston and Nancy Anderson; chairman's address. Recitation, Marni Walsh, "The Sancidian"; trio, the Coultes sisters, " Susie Snow- flake" t skit, "Here's a Hair Mr. and Mrs, Murray Sccittt choral reading, Intermediate girls: recitation, Howard Rc* for the coming of His Son. con* listed of readings, meditations and carols. Four red candles were placed in the wreath, centred by a taller white candle representing God's love. Advent is the time to prepare spiritually for Christmas, As the white candle is lighted one thinks of God's love in sending His Son. From the candle of God's love, the first Advent candle is lighted, standing for Peace, which pre- vailed in the Holy Land at the first Christmas. The second candle stands for Roman roads which enabled travellers to spread the good news of a say- lour. The next one stands for the common language of Greek, by means of which God made the world ready for the coming of His Son. The last candle represents the expectation in the hearts of devout men and women for a Messiah to redeem Israel. Mrs. 0. Casemore led in the singing of " Silent Night" with accompaniment on the auto- Members of the Evening Unit of the United Church Women and St. Paul's Afternoon Guild were guests of the Evening Guild for their meeting held in the parish room of St. Paul's Church. Mrs. Robert Ahara, president of the host group, gave the opening prayers and a carol was sung. Mrs. R. P. Ritter read the Scripture and then her group took over for the pro- gram. Mrs. H. W. Hamilton intro- duced Mrs. T. D. B. Ragg of Owen Sound, who was the guest speaker. Mrs. Ragg said that joint meetings between United Church and Anglican groups have also been held in Owen Sound and she felt that much had been gained through becoming better acquainted. Mrs. Ragg's subject was "Kitchens." She said that for the most part kitchens have been planned by men, All too often the kitchen is the room which is left over after the other rooms are located in the design for a new home. Men follow basic rules in kitchen planning, consequently the short women may end up with Anglican S.S. holds concert BELGRAVE-- The Anglican congregation gathered in the Belgrave community rooms for a pot luck supper on Saturday evening. The Sunday School teachers, Miss Janette Johnston and Miss Mary Isabel Nethery were in charge of the program in the form of a Christmas concert of long ago. They all wore cen- tennial dresses. Recitations were given by Patsy Stackhouse, Brenda Nethery and Kevin Van Camp, A play, "The Crystal Ball", was presented by Connie and Joyce Nethery, Marjorie Proc- ter and Sherry Williams, Carols were sung by the Sunday School and the rythmn band played. Mrs. Clarke Johnston sang "White Christmas". Santa arrived to distribute gifts and bags of candy. Rev. J.E. Pakenha-n present- ed gifts to the Sunday School children, for best attendance. berts, "Looking for Santa"; vocal solo, Barbara Muilwyk, "I Wonder As I Wander". Acrobatic number by Dianne Freethy; piano solo, Mary Anne Wheeler; recitation, Mark Tay- lor, " A Present for Santa"; skit, " Boy Was His Face Red", Mt. and Mrs. Murray Scott, Accordion Solos, Mrs. John Nixon, "Blue Christmas" and "Christmas in Killarney"; play- let, junior girls, "What Might Happen"; solo, Rev. John G. Roberts, "Open the Gates to the Temple"; skit, intermediate boys, "Don't Ever Speed"; re- citations, Gary Hopper, Allison Roberts and Susan White; read- ing, Clifford Coulees; skit, junior boys, 'Catch Him"; chorus, junior Sunday School. Santa arrived at the close of the program in his usual jolly manner and lunch was served, harp, The report of the nom- inating committee was received and the officers for 1968 were installed by Rev, C, L. Fish, Hon. pies, Mrs, A, Nirri- rno; past pres., Mrs. J, Lloyd; president, Mrs, Ed Beard; ist vice-pres., Mrs. /3, Feagan; 2nd vice-pres., Mrs. Bob Mc- Kague; secretary, Mrs. Red- mond MacDonald; treasurer, Mrs, J. Day; Expense treas., Mrs. K. Currie; press sec" Mrs, H. Bateman; Glad Tidings. Mrs. T. Henderson; pianists, Mrs. D. Robertson, Mrs, B. Feagar. Friendship and Service, Mrs, G. Cruickshank, Mrs. R. Nixon, Mrs. J. Carr, Mrs. T. English; Jr. Congregation, Mrs. K. McKague, Mrs. J. Moffatt; literature and library, Mrs. E. Anderson; Mission Band, Mrs. R. Campbell, Mrs. G. Smith, Mrs. G. Cruickshank, Mrs. R, Arbuckle; auditors, Mrs. K. Leitch, Mrs. H. Brooks; nom- inating comm., Mrs. J. Alex- ander, Mrs. T. English, Mrs. S. Forsyth. cupboards that are too high and the tall woman may have to stoop over to her work. The speaker outlined a num- ber of practical ideas for lo- cation of appliances and storage arrangement which would make this area a more pleasant and easier place to work. She was thanked by Mrs. Ritter and presented with a gift. Carols were sung. Each of the ladies was given a decor- ated name tag which corres- ponded to the tag on a tea table where she had her lunch. Mrs. Elgin Johnt,,,n had the lucky tag and won an angel cake. Mrs. Jack Reavie expres- sed thanks on behalf of the United Church ladies. Between 65 and 70 attended the meeting. Mrs. Clarence Wade was the pianist. Residents enjoy carol singing by young people BLUEVALE-- For the first time residents of Bluevale were regaled with carol singing by young people going from home to home, On Wednesday evening the Hi C group of Bluevale United Church sang in Bluevale and at Wingham and District Hospital. On Friday evening a combined group from Belmore and Blue- vale congregations of the Pres- byterian Church were heard. Refreshments at the churches were afterwards enjoyed, The young voices sounded very tune- ful on the frosty air. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hall for Christmas were Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Groves and Mr. and Mrs. George Banks of Akron, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hall and family of Chatham Mr. and Mrs. Jack Scott and family of Newton, Mr. and Mrs Bob Hall and family of Avonton, Mr. George Brown of Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hall, David and Debbie of Brussels. Misses Julia and Jill Thornton Toronto, spent the holiday week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Leeson, Timothy, Sean, and Lyanne, Ottawa visited during the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Thornton and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Golley. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Forbeck and daughter Linda of Niagara spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. J.J. Elliott, They were all at Lucknow for Christ- mas dinner. Mr. and Mrs. R.1-1. McKin- non spent Christmas with their daughter, Mrs. J.K. MacTavish, Mr.. MacTavish and family at Brantford. Able Seaman, Bill Hether- ington, Mrs. Hetherington and daughter of Halifax are holiday-, ing with Mr. and Mrs. George Hetherington, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Griffiths, of Guelph, were Christmas vis- itors with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bosnian. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rots and Jeffrey were in Tortinto for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Street, Linda, Julie and Stephen of Special music presented for Christmas service WROXETER-- The junior and intermediate choirs brought the Christmas message in song to the congregation of the United Church, The prelude was "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night" with the descant being taken by Glenis Gibson, Debbie Townsend and Tharon Riley. The anthem, "For unto Us a Saviour Is Born" from Handers Messiah was sung by the juniors. A quintet composed of Brenda Townsend, Doreen Riley, Jean Newton, Leone Chambers and Margaret Lock- wood sang "The Christmas Babe: The organist, Mrs. Edwin Mar- tin opened the service with Christmas music. Rev. Ronald Sweeney's theme was "What Child is this who laid to rest on Mary's lap is sleeping?" He said the es- sence of the Christmas message is "Joy to the world, the Lord is come". Christmas shows the greatest influence on the world. God came to redeem the world and reconcile man to man. The Almighty condescended to come to earth in human flesh; Christ is the divine communica- tion of men with God -- the messenger of the covenant and the central figure in the world today. His birth gave us Christ- mas. Mr. Sweeney mentioned that in one of the Queen's Christmas broadcasts she stated that to deny the Christmas message is to admit defeat and lose all purpose, Santa calls at Presbyterian S.S. concert BELGRAVE-- The Presbyter- ian Sunday School held their Christmas concert in the Bel- grave community rooms with a good attendance. Carol singing was enjoyed by everyone. A skit was presented by Douglas and Alex Cloakey, Richard McBurney and Raymond ll,richolson; a song by Beth Scott's junior class; skit, Mona Purdon's class; piano soloists, Cathy and Janice Dunbar; ac- cordion solo, Beth Scott; two numbers on the electric guitar, John Scott accompanied by Ila Scott. Recitations were given by Donald Dunbar, Robert Nichol- son, and Raymond Nicholson; a reading by Mrs. Garner Nicholson; Miss Margaret Nich- olson conducted a Mr. and Mrs. show. Pictures of this locality were shown by Garner Nicholson and Santa arrived to distribute candy and gifts, after which lunch was served. Listowel were with Miss Ruby Duff and Mrs. M. L. Aitken on Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Hoffman spent Christmas at Exeter with Mr. and Mrs. Claire Hoffman. 0/C Stan Gidley, of Comox, B.C., is the guest of Hugh Mundell during the Christmas holidays. Both are students at the Royal Military College at Kingston. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vin- cent of Belgrave were Saturday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Vincent. Christmas guests with Mr, and Mrs. Ted Smith were Mr. and Mrs. Bernell Smith and Blair of Listowel, Mr. and Mrs. John Sinnamon, Murray, Val- erie and Michelle of Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs, Bruce Montgom- ery, Debbie and Donald, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Willoughby and Terry, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Gibson, Kevin and Kim and Mrs. A. Douglas. Mr, and Mrs. Paul Statia and Kim of Topping are spend- ing the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wes Heimpel and Mr. Doug Statia. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Reidt and family of Oakville, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mowbray and family, London, visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Reidt over Christmas. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wes Paulin on Christ- mas were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hoy and sons of Owen Sound, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Foxton and family of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. James Garniss, Brussels and Mr. Robert Paulin, Lindsay. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hupfer were Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hunter and fam- ily , Cooksville, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Mulvey and family, Belmore. Miss Anne Douglas is in. Ottawa spending the Christmas vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Douglas. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Morley McMichael were Mr. and Mrs. Ken Mc- Michael, Susan and Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Steele and Douglas of Guelph. Christmas Day guests with Mr. and Mrs, Harvey McMich- ael were Mr. and Mrs. Ron McMichael, Janice, Karen, Judith and Rhonda, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McMichael, Mar- jorie Ann and David, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lamont, Brenda and Murray of Teeswater. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Mc- Michael, Mr. Andy McMichael spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bremner and family, Ethel, The United Church Sunday School held its Christmas pro- gram on Friday evening, and a large crowd was present, Mr. and Mrs. Richard In- gram spent the holiday week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Noble and family, Rothsay. 1968 officers installed Advent candles lit at Goforth. meeting Wingham Advance-Times, Thursday, Pee, 1907 ..'*Page features from The Wor14. of Women Wroxeter Personals Sunday School concert is held at United Church U.C.W. memoers guests of St. Paul's Evening Guild Bluevale Personals ONTARIO