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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-12-11, Page 6Page 6--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11,1985 l3Iyth Standard Weather's so unpredictable Outgoing Reeve Tom Cronin and councillor Albert Wasson have switched places on Blyth council for the next three years. Here, Tom Cronin delivers the reeveship, and the keys to the municipal office, to Reeve Wasson at the new ouncil's first meeting on December 5. (Alan Rivett photo) Legion party successful By Ray Lair BLYTH - The Diamond Jubilee Commit- tee of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 420 held a successful Christmas Party on December 7. The participants made it an en- joyable event. Winner of the whole pig - Ernest Walker of Wingham; one-half pig - Luann Taylor, Blyth'.flower clock - Pat Jenkins, and Don Armstrong, Clinton. Thanks Santa for making the above draws. Euchre prizes are as follows: ladies' high - Dorothy Airdrie; men's high - Luella McLowan ( playing as a man) ; ladies low - Ruby Philp; men's low - Joan Chalmers 1 playing as a man) ; ladies' lone hands - Kay Hesselwood: men's lone hands- Art Airdrie. Draws. for door prize was won by Lottie McLellan; The lucky Christmas box was won by Phil.Robichaud op Mississauga and the lucky chair winner was Louis Phelan,. Please -note the next euchre party will be held January 11. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from The Royal Cana- dian Legion. and Ladies Auxiliary - Branch -420. Hallett holds annuai book sale LONDESBORO - Hullett Central Public, School held its third annual booksale on December 3 while .interviews were also being held. The booksale continued until on Wednesday morning and on Thursday and Friday -so' the students could have an opportunity to buy books. Overall, about $600 was collected. The •Grade 8 class walked down to .the Hullett Township Shed on December 3 to watch the inaugural meeting. The students received • township and county pins from Reeve Tom Cunningham. .Sa,ekma "m 70 4 C—Cgin aie C440 - From: Froin: Maureen's Unisex -Hair -Styling and Barbering , Open: Tuesday to Saturday Hours: 9 am - 5 pm Thursday 9 am - 9 pm East Dinsley St., Blyth by appointment 523-4485 Maureen's Professional Hair Care for the entire family 'IP By Kathy Bromley BLYTH-While I was out for a stroll on December 9, I came to the realization that you never know from day to day what the weather conditions will bring. As I wondered, numerous squirrels were spotted running about, while many Blue Jays could be seen and heard singing cheerfully. Doesn't this sound familiar from just a couple of weeks ago? With the fog or mist in the air, along with the dripping of melted snow and ice off the roofs, it resembled spr- ing. But alas, as I reached uptown, I came to my senses. With all of the stores decorated for Christmas, I remembered it is winter and Christmas is only 16 days away! Not on- ly that, but only 13 of them are shopping day's! I'd better get moving and finishing all my shopping that I have been putting off for so long. With the sudden downfall of snow we ex- perienced last week, I'll reach the conclu- sion of whether or not we'll have a white Christmas on Christmas Day! Christmas Concert The Blyth Swinging Seniors have been in- vited to attend a preview of the Christmas Concert at the Blyth Public School, on December 18 at 9:30 a.m. All seniors are welcome to attend. Hockey News On December 8, Mannings beat Radfords by a score of 10-6 in local hockey action. Wayne McDougall led Mannings with five goals, Tom Black added two, John Arm- strong, Ken Ritchie and Don Shields each scored one. Scoring for Radfords were Dar- ryl Youngblut, Steve Nixon and Brian Shields, each with two. In the second game, Hubbards beat Bain -- tons 7-4. Brad Bromley scored four times for Hubbards, Brian Bromley scored twice and Dennis Knox scored once. Barney Stewart had two goals for Baintons and John Cart- wright and Dave Plunkett scored one each. In the third game, the Blyth Inn beat Wat- son's by a score of 14-3: Derwin Carter led Blyth Inn with four goals, Steve Howson ad- ded three, Paul Cook, Larry Howatt, and Bruce Mason each had two and' Dale Whit - ,field had one. Steve Bromley, Dave Err- ington and Murray Thompson scored for Watson's. Industrial Hockey. resumes on December 15at 6:30 p.m. Lost Heir On December 4 there were seven tables in attendance. The high lady •for the evening was Marg McCullough. Low Lady was Mary Walden, high man Ray Madill and Low man was Harvey Sillib. Lost Heir will continue on January 8, every Wednesday evening at 8 p.rn. at the Blyth Memorial Hall. 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High lady was Rena Watt; low lady, Bernice. McClinchey; Most lone hands, Lillian Leatherland, Auburn; high man, Harvey Sillib; low man, Louis Thalen; most lone hands, Ted Fothergill, Londesboro. December 16 is the last night for cards un- til after the Christmas season. They will then resume on January 6, at the memorial hall. Everyone is welcome. Women's Institute The Blyth Women's Institute met for their December meeting in the basement of. the town hall. A pot luck dinner with husband or friend and family was enjoyed by everyone. The Pottery in Blyth, on main street was advertised. The owner explained how you go about making a bowl, right from the hard clay to the finished product. There will be no January meeting as it comes too close to New Years and the children are still on holidays. The Blyth Woruen s 4iwbu.ut.0 wmnes everyone a Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year. Submit- ted by: Eunice Ernke. Quote of the Week: No one fully appreciates that a mother makes more decisions in one morning than a supreme court makes in three years. Lady's Auxiliary The lady's auxiliary held their Christmas party on December 3 at the Triple K restaurant. After the turkey supper was en- joyed by all, Santa Claus arrived to distribute gifts. This worked out well with the roll call, being as all those who were there replied "Present", received just that, a present from Santa! Obviously, his ears were ringing! A short .meeting was held afterwards, Ak with various topics being discussed. At the 41. end of the evening, coffee was served and gifts were passed out from Secret Com- rades. The evening was enjoyed by everyone and the Lady's Auxiliary wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. Tradition lives on By Kathy Bromley BLYTH-There is no other more common day of celebration filling the hearts of many, than Christmas. Since the most ancient times, people of all races have held festivals or feast days on which they ate, drank and made merry -.generally in the honor of their Gods. Therefore, in many lands, this Christmas festival is joined together with ancient beliefs and legends that have been handed down from generation to generation, even to the present time. Christmas is the most important festival in Christian countries, celebrating the birth of Christ. People express their joy and devo- tion in many different ways. Although there are many different customs known in each country, I would like to mention a few of the ones practised for a typical Canadian Christmas. The Christmas tree is one of the first signs of people getting everything prepared for Christmas. The tree is the oldest land the most celebrated symbol of the Christmas season. Although fir trees are used, .at one point the trend turned tdthe artificial tree. Now the natural trees, are regaining their popularity, one reason due to the fun of pick ing the tree. • Although the 'faire' tree can be put together year after year, 'the fresh scent of the 'real' tree is missed.. People spend an unbelievable amount of money each year on trees, whether they are real or ornamental. A long array of lights, along with numerous decorations `spruce' up the tree and add a look of magnificence to it. . Of course, an infinite number of Christmas tree decorations of all descrip- tions can be purchased, but many families still make their own. The closeness brought on by the childrenmaking their own trinkets goes hand-in-hand with the Christmas spirit. Placed at the top of the tree is a gold star. It is symbolic of the indication of the birth of ,Jesus Christ and the journey of the three wise men to •• Bethlehem, under the brightness of the Christmas Star. Mistletoe Mistletoe was considered a sacred plant and once a year, five days after the first new moon, men, women and children stood wider the oak tree that bore the• most mistletoe. The priest then broke the bran- ches into many pieces .and gave a twig to each of his followers. Women who get kissed under the mistletoe have an old Scandina- vian myth to thank for this interesting custom. A goddess was the first one to hang the Mistletoe high' and stood under the glisten- ingwhite berries offering kisses to all that passed beneath it. Holly Holly Was worshipped before Christ's birth by many people who considered the greenness in the middle of the winter as a promise of the sun's return in another year. Some sources reveal Christ's crown of thorns had been fashioned from holly leaves. At first the berries were white,• but when the crown was pressed down on His brow, the drops of blood turned the berries bright red. Ivy A Climbing green plant, having glossy Evergreis . The ivy and hol- ry are omenen associatedleaves theivytog ether in legends. The holly is masculine due to its sturdiness and the ivy is considered feminine. Poinsettia Along with fir, holly and mistletoe, the poinsettia has become another traditional Christmas decoration. It has been and still is called by many The Flower of the Holy Night. It has become a symbol of Christmas because of its star-shaped flower. Candles The • custom , of burning candles on • Christmas Eve is still practised by many. In Ireland, candles were and still pre placed in windows on Christmas Eve to show light to the Christ Child on His way. For many centuries in England and France, the Christmas dinner lasted aslong as the candle burned. In some countries in Europe, three candles are placed at the top of the.Christmas tree, symbolic of the Trini- ty. • The Advent Wreath, a circle of greenery around which there are four candles evenly placed,, one for each Week of Advent, four. weeks before Christmas. Each Sunday, everyone gathers around it and says a short prayer and lights a candle. This is done each Sunday until Christmas Eve. Then the wreath is glowing brightly on Christmas. The custom of hanging cookies on the Christmas tree is very old. The cookies may be decorated in a number of ways, cut in Christmas shapes, food coloring on the front to decorate it, etc. . Popcorn Children love to make long strips of pop- corn and use them on the tree. Also, each kernel can be pinned tothe end of each twig on the tree. This gives the tree,,sparkle and also the effect of snow. Christ Angel Many families place an angel near the top of the tree, just below the star. Plum Pudding Whatever the ' main course of the Christmas dinner, be it turkey, goose or ham, a°plum pudding has become known as the appropriate dessert. Egg -nog is known as a typical Christmas drink. Last, but not least, if a child was asked what goes with Christmas, there is alrnost 100 percent chance Santa Claus will be the response received. Santa is similar to St. Nicholas in other countries and every,year on Christmas Eve, he delivers numerous gifts to the children by reindeer and sleigh. . As mentioned before, these are some of the more common traditions practised to - .day and of course, they vary from country to country, depending on the nationality and beliefs of the people. A new look awaits the whole family this year! From dad to the kids we'll get everyone lookng terrific for the season of cheer! Haircutting and styling, perms, coloring. ChaunceD