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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-12-22, Page 8• Page 5 ---Christmas Special, The Gudericn Signal -Star, '.Sat. Dec. 22, 1973 Give,someone a cyclamen For the connoisseur, choose a • cyclamen for Christmas. Blooms range from white, to salmon, pink, •or red. While this plant is difficult to grow, it has many distinctive characteristics which make it well worthwhile, says John Hughes, a hor- ticultural specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. It's,, unusually - shaped flowers last for about four to six weeks and because the cyclamen is compact in, growth habit, it is suitable for many 'locations in the home. When' choosing a particular plant, you can judge both its clsilor and blooming potential by looking under the leaves and counting the number of buds you. find ..there. Cyclamen prefer a cool location with good light, but protected from direct sunlight. Normally they do best in tem- peratures from 55 to 60 degrees. A light soil, containing lots of leafmold, is the best growing medium. The' most at- tractive plants are in propor- tion to the size of the pot and have a rounded shape. Water the plant early in t e morning so that the stefiis become dry by evening and make sure that there is good air circulation around the plant. After . flowering, the plant may be carried through the summer if it is taken out, pot And all, and placed in sandy soil. Allow the,soir around the pot to become quite dry. Repot the plant in the fall, and in the proper location with regulated' waterings, it should soon come into second growth and bloom. taint: Of 1 III\1 t -E. 11E:N IN 11 canto. 1 colorful t•‘ent 11t•Id tlirourliout "pain. Photo"courtesy of Spanish Notional Tourist Service Spanish C.Ill'istiiias Customs Hale a Realm of Enchantment ntment Ib OLllld Oilk in In Spain, song and dance dominate all the Yuletide celebrations, which begin on Christmas Eve. called ..Noche Buena" c le Good Night." The firth of the ,pgrist Child is heralded in a gay and Restive manner by crowds of young people singing and dancing in the streets to the accompani- ment of tambourines, gui- tars, gourd rattles and cas- tanets. During midnight 'church services, tambourines and guitars blend with ,tale or- gan music and the spirited voices of the eo tgregation. Christmas Day is devoted to family reunions. There is much feasting on such deli- cacies as almond soup, truf- fled turkey with chestnuts or roast turkey with apples and raisin stuffing. The tra- ditional Christmas sweet is turron, a nougat of almond candy. After dinner, the family gathers around the Naci- mento. or Nativity scene. which has been lighted with May the peaceful tranquility of this Holy season enter.tieart and home. McCallum Funeral Home (As the story of the first Christmas unfolds, may the Tight of love and understanding shine upon you and bring you everlasting, peace and happiness. Best wishes for a joyous holiday. ,Ed and Melba Stiles Iberia candles, to sing lively Span- ish carols, most of which date back hundreds of years. Spirits are further ~~•hipped up by the noise of the .'pandereta" I tallzbou- rine I and the "zamboinba," a drumlike instrument with a reed stuck through the skin which, after being moistened, is moved up and down, producing a deep mint ,tonous sound. .The children join in enthusia.s- tically,,singing and dancing around the Nacimento. Tho, Nacimentos have an individual Spanish look. A typical Spanish bull and a gray donkey occupy stalls near the Babe of Bethle- hem. The procession of the three Wise Men andtheir retinue bearing gifts and, all represented. There is al- ways a -little stream or river, made of silver paper or real "water, to show where wom- en kneel and do the family laundry, a typical Spanish scene'. Besides the innkeep- er and many animals, there are sometimes figures of f-amous• bullfighters and politicians. According to Spanish folklore, the Wise Men trav- eled through Spain enroute to the stable at Bethlehem. They play a leading role in the Spanish Christmas cel- ebration, Instead of San- ta, it is the three Wise Men who bring gifts to children on Epiphany Eve. Just as American children write letters to Santa, Spanish children write letters to the Magi. On the night of Jan- uary 5th, heir shoes, filled with straw for the camels, and a plate of turrons are left on the balcony. in the -morning they find. their shoes. filled with goodies and surrounded by presents. Climax of the festivities is the annual "cabalgata," a colorful parade which marches through the cen- ter of town with floats de- picting the birth of Christ, the Magi, shepherds and re- lated personages. Lithuanians . cover their Christmas Eve dinner table with layers of straw in memory of the night in Bethlehem. The Sunday School staff of a certain church school was making plans for their annual Christmas play. Everything seemed to be working out fine until they remembered one snag...Bert. Bert was a lovable thirteen year-old. In most ways he was a model pupil....courteous, co- operative and happy. Yet, every year he presented a problem at Christmas concert time. Why? Well, Bert was retarded and it was often difficult to find a part suitable for him. Eventually one of the teachers hit,.,, an idea. "Let Bert be the innkeeper," she suggested, "he'll only have to say a few words and I'm sure he can' handle it". So, it was decided. Bert was delighted with his part and deligently practised with the rest of the children, carefully memorizing the six words he had to say. The night of the concert arrived with all its excitement. ,Teachers feverishly stuffed The Donkey, A Family Favorite The donkey, or ass, was the most valuable animal to the biblical family, and also the most economical, since he ate only a quarter as much barley as a horse. The most menial...of ani- mals, he was famous for his stamina and sure-footed- ness. Humble as his status was, he would bear the cam- eleer on his back, and lead the long, stately strings of camels across the desert. Even poor families, like Joseph's of Nazareth, could afford .. one .donkey, which they trimmed with blue beads and red wool to show their pride of owner- ship. This simple beast was their mode of transport in- to.Bethlehem and later for the Flight into Egypt. 7'HE FIRST (: HRI S'I':11AS In England, 'Christmas is said to have been observed first as a.holiday in 521 A.D. when King Arthur cele- brated his victory in retak- ing York. WILLIAMS small wriggling bodies into costumes, straightened eschewed halos, hunted for lot sandals, pinned up last ininutb rips until finally...it was curtain time. Everything progressed beautifully up to the time Mary and Joseph approached.the inn to tk for lodgings. Inn keeper Bert flung open the door at their timid knock, stuck out his head and bellowed, "There's no room for you here", and slam- med the door in their faces. They turned and were' making their weary way slowly across the stage when the inn door flew open once more, and Bert came running after them tears streaming 'down his cheecks. . Pu.tting his arms around them both he sobbed, "I'm sorry...I didn't mean it. You can tome dome with me, and sleep in my bed tonight". Needless to say, there was 'scarcely a dry eye in the audience. Had the pageant gone off without a hitch it would have caud scarcely a ripple. Oh, they'd have gone home saying 'how lovely it was' and been proud that their little Betty or Jac:Elie had looked so cute as an angel or shepherd. And then they'd have been caught up in the frenzy of Christmas preparation and forgotttall about it. But that :night Bert gave them all something that -no parent, teacher. or child would ever forget. He- showed them and gave them the deep seated love from his open, guileless heart. Christmas day comes with its tender memorie'"nresent glad- ness and high anticipations. We'll all be giving and receiving. Some of us may be 'limited in our giving by circum- stances but we can •all give Bert's gift...love from an open heart. Christmas is really our response to God's greatest gift of Himself to us. The shepherds and wisemen responded by bringing gifts to the Babe in the manger. Often, we become so, intense about 'what' we give that we forget 'why' yet give the gift. -✓ The other night, on her special show, Julie Andrews, sang a song about Christmas not being the things you do at Christmas but the Christmas things you do all the year. Trite. In many homes the gift of patience would be the most ac- ceptable gift a family could receive. In others, the gift. of cheerfulness and a good disposition. Again, gifts of cooperation, kindness, ap- preciation and tenderhearted- ness would be gratefully received. This Christmas let us pray that this self -giving, which we see God personifying in the_ manger, •will live ir„our hearts 'every' day of the coming years. "A Blessed Christmas to all of you". R''ell 9f the Wise Men There is a "Well of The Wise Men" on the outskirts of Bethlehem where, ac- cording to legend, the three discouraged Magi found their lost star reflected and continued their quest. CEMETERY MEMORIALS And Inscriptions Stratford - Ontario Bob McCallum Representative 11 Cambria Rd., Goderich Phone 524-7345 BUSINESS � DIRECTORY Ronald L. McDonald CHARTERED' ACCOUNTANT 39 St. David St., 524-6253 Goderich, Ontario Th R. W. 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Pastor: Bruce Bjorkquist 333 Eldon Street, 524-6081 !)r'Ir'lr,lr' ill r rill �Illlr' Illrll rl 111'111 1� lll�l'�Ir'l! !ll Thrill Ls llilllto 111;, rlt't'll- rl! ON. Intl lir,rrlrlrt�, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec) MONTREAL STREET near The Square REV. W. H. McWHINNIE Organist: Mr. Frank Bissett 9:45 a.m—Sunday School ,,Special Christmas, Services 11:00 a.m. Reopening of Sanctuary after decoration. Sermon: Christmas Joy Evening Service 7:30 p.m. An evening of Christmas Music Special Music at both services ALL ARE WELCOME The Free Methodtsf(hurch Park St. at Victoria Pastor: H. Ross Nicholls 10:00 a.m. Be part of a growing Sunday School 11:00 a.m. "Divine Fruit . Grows on Thorny Providence*" 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Outreach Anyone needing bus transportation phone 524-9903 Everyone Welcome CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH BAYFIELD ROAD AT BLAKE STREET EVANGELISTIC' --- FUNDAMENTAL ' REV R BRUBACHER, Pastor SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1973 A SPECIAL WELCOME TO OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AT 10:00 A.M. 7:30 P.M. - CANDLELIGHT CAROL SERVICE DO COME AND JOIN US IN SINGING THE GREAT CAROLS OF CHRISTMAS MR. MARVIN BRUBACHER, CHATTANOOGA, TENN., WILL BE PREACHING AND THE "MELODY THREE" LADIES TRIO WILL PROVIDE THE SPECIAL MUSiC A BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO ALLJ, Knox Presbyterian Church THE REV G LOCKHART ROYAL. 9 A , Minister THE REV RONALD C McCAL'LUM, Assistant WILLIAM M CAMERON. Director of Praise SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1973 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship Sermon: "CHRISTMAS IS CHRIST" Monday, December 24th - 11:30 P.M. Annual Christmas Eve Service Enter to Worship Depart to Serve fO THESE FAREWE['[ MRS. ELIZABETH KELLY Rev. E. Dentinger officiated at the funeral services Decem- ber 19 for M7. Elizabeth Kelly who passed'" away December 16 at Pinecrest Lodge, Lucknow after a lengthy illness. She was 85. The former Elizabeth Ann Cassidy was' born to Charles and Eliza Cassidy March 17, 1381 in the County of Tyrone, Ireland. She carne, to Saskat- chewan in 1929 where she lived until she moved to Ashfield Township in 1937 where she resided until her move to the lodge. She belonged to St. Jo, ph's Church in Kingsbridge and was a member of the Catholic Women's League. • She was predeceased by her husband John in 1969. Mrs. Kelly is survived by daughters Mrs. Mary Essery, Goderich; Mrs. Winnie Hurley, Fort McMurray, Alberta; Mrs. Eileeh Wocks, Schomberg, and Mrs. Bridget Hodgins, Sarnia; sons James, Sudbury; Joseph; Camrillo, California; Daniel Brigden; Patrick, Holyoke,. Massachusetts; and Walter. Yru thuujh I wall through the relic, ul the shuJaw ul Jeuth I shall leu, nu rrrl for thou art with me --IJrd Psalm London; 26 grandchildren_ two great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Joseph's Church Kingsbridge. Pallbearers re David Kell were Y, Dann. Kelly, Glen Kelly, Gerald John Wocks and Glen Hudgins ` Kies all grandsons of the deceased. Flowerbearers were Wocks, Grace Kelly, ,lac Fred Wocks, Lynne Hodgins, Carol Hodgins, K Carol g Eileen Wocks, Karen Kelly and Maureen Kelly, all grandchildren. Interment was in S. Jose Cemetery at Kingsbridge. ph' ssbridKe. ALDA T. GRAY Rev. C.L. Royal officiated. at the funeral services at the Beattie Funeral Hume in Clin- ton for Mrs. Alda T. Gray December 18. Mrs. Gray passed away in Huronview Sunday, December 18 after a "-lengthy illness at the age of 88 0. The former Alda MacDonald is predeceased by her hu.hand William. She is survived h} several nieces and nephews. She will be buried in Maitland Cemetery. eric carman photography 524-7924 .. PASSPORTS- 95 Toronto St. large ..— WEDDINGS family -- PORTRAITS children nodal "-- COMMERCIAL. Industrial colour POSTCARDS brochures oil -- FRAMING needlework PHOTODRAWING ENLARGEMENTS Small THE SALVATION ARMY 18 `WATERLOO ST. S 524-9341 SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 A.M. FAMILY WORSHIP — 11:00 A.M. EVANGELISTIC SERVICE — 7:00 P.M. WEEKDAY --Home League (ladies) Wed., 8:00 p.m. Prayer & Bible Studies Thurs. 7:30 p.m. OFFICERS - CAPTAIN G. HERBER - CAPTAIN M. McKENZIE, "ATI Are Cordially Invited to Attend" ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1973 Advent IV Holy Communion at 8:30 a.m. Nine Lesson Carol Service at 11 a.m. Nursery at 11 a.m. Coffee hour for parents of Sunday School children at 12 noon Monday, December 24, 1973 Christmas Eve Holy Communion and Sermon at 11:30 p. Tuesday, December 25, 1973 Christmas Day Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m.— Rector: .m. "' Rector: Canon G.G. Russell, B.A., B.D. Choirmaster -Organist: Joseph B. Herdman COME TO A GROWING SUNDAY SCHOOL -IF YOU NEED A RIDE. WE HAVE A BUS Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada CORNER QF ELGIN and WATERLOO STS REV PETER G ST DON. Pastor SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1973 10:00 a.m..SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 a.m.-MORNING WORSHIP 7.00 p.m. EVENING SERVICE Tues. 8:00 p.rn. BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER asp Friday 7:30 p.m—Youth Service-, * SEASONS ETINGS * For further information about arch services call X524-8506 Victoria StreetUnited Church HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP REV. LEONARD WARR 10 A.M.—Bible School For All Grades 11 A.M.—Worship Service Sermons "A FRESH LOOK AT JESUS' BIRTH" BENMILLER UNITED CHURCH 1:30 P.M. Worship Service and Bible School Mrs. J. Snider Victoria St. Organist & Choir Director North 4 M—E— Mrs. Leonard Warr Benmllier Pianist & Choir Director Street United ChurCh REV. ROBERT L. RAYMONT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1973 11:00 a.m. Nursery will be provided 11:00 a.m. - Supervision will be provided for children during the church time 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship "CHRISTMAS SUNDAY" M -- Lorne H. paperer • Director d Music Mu Clare Medawar+ - Assists" Visitor gift love thrt seas shoe each farm Inas this nece home are 1 othe hous opert gifts seaso Chist get s read' Frc co Su Go YEA' ROU RECI FOR ENTII FAMI