Clinton News-Record, 1946-12-12, Page 3THURSDAY, DECEMBER la, 1946
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
Is There a Santa Claus?
By "PEG"
During the at year there has
been a great deal a newspap.er talk,
pro mul con, as to allovving children
to have the idea that there is a Santa
Claus.
Years ago a little •six year odd girl,
now .grown to beautiful woinanhood,
tripped into the initrie Of a neighbor.
She was melt qthet than usual and
the lady of the house knew there was
something •bothering the child 'but
wisely refrained from asking any
questions. Little children have their
own way of figuring things out and
on oceasion fi is just as well to let
them take their own time in coming
to the question they wish to ask.
After sitting for a few minutes the
dear little girl said Mrs. --, is there
a Santa Claim? An adult is very
often taken unawares by the question
of a child, as the lady was, in this
ease. However after a few seconds
thought she felt perfectly justified
in saying. Yes, Mary, there is a
Santa Clans. She then went on to
explain that Santa Claus was the
figurative personality enemplified
by the 'Spirit of Christmas.
This same spirit of Christmas is
observed in practic.ally all countries.
A great deal is lost in a child's life
'when the actual peraonality of Santa
changes from the real to the imagin-
ary, The child is seldom beyond
school age when this tragic thought
is conveyed to the little mind.
A large department store in me
of our cities stages a very wonderful
parade a few weeks before Christ-
mas. It is really very fine. As soon
as it is known that Santa is coming
to the city for the parade it is the
talk of the home and of the schools.
He arrived hi Toronto on a recent
Saturday. The crowd whieh turned
out to see him was tremendous.
Adults had the reason or excuse, as
it might be, that they, had to go
with the children, but young and old
enjoyed •seeing the old man as he
travelled along with his reindeer. In
our country he comes,to us as a rely -
poly old gentleman with long white
hair and whiskers. Over his sheuld-
er there is a string of bells and a big
sack filed with toys. He is dressed
in red and his coat is trimined with
white.
As children it was nistoinary fin
us to be put to bed early lant as we
could not sleep pondering whether
our etockings, or the Christmas tree
would contain the requests which we
had made to the' dear old gentleman
we listened for the patter patter of
reindeer on the roof as Santa prepar-
ed to come down the ehintmey. Even
at that stage many puzzling quest-
ions passed though our mind such as
"How does Santa travel all over the
world in one night? How does be
get down the chimney and more to
be wondered at how does he manage
to get back up? Parents need to be
very cautious and tactful in answer-
ing the questions along this line
which will be asked of them during
the nett few weeks. Children now
a days do not appreciate an evasive
answer and if they find they have
been misled in this regard they are
apt to lose confidence in those who
should be their main source of in-
formation.
The time comes to all of us when
the spirit of Christmas must take the
place of the rotund Santa. No matt-
er how young a child is, he or she
should then be taught the lesson. It
is more blessed to give than to re-
ceive. That is really the true found-
ation of happiness. The more we
give to others the greater the port-
ion of joy will be ours.
There are two kinds, of homes
which we could visit on Christmas
Eve. In one, the children have been
put to bed, the father and mother
have decorated a tree with ornaments
the room is a picture with its stream-
ers, and its bells. Under the tree are
countless parcels in their Christmas
wrappings, We can visualize the hap-
piness of the morning when those
gifts are opened and the children
play with their toys. Perhaps one
has received an electric train but
usually the lad has to stay to one side
while dad plays with it. It is a great
pleasure to see them. We never seem
to grow too old to enjoy Christmas
morning with the children end may
such never be the case.
Now on the same ,Christmas Eve
we journey to another home, The
street is dark, there are no lighted
trees in the homes. We stumble up
broken steps to a door and knock.
There is, a dim light shining in the
window so we think some one must
be home. In answer to our knock a
coinpartively IYoung woman conies
and opens the door just a few inches.
We introdnee oursetires and as we
have a number of parcels we 'invite
ourselves in. The outsiae is warmer
than the interior of the -bleak 'home.
As the living quarters are so crowded
we can hear uncertain sounds from
other parts of the house. The room
serves as kitchen living room and
bed room. Two children are sleeping
evidentld soundly. in one corner.
They have n5t heard us opine in. The
father sits in another corner and
two older children are hanging to the
Mother's skirt. The father has not
been able to work and the crowded
condition of their home is very irk-
some to him, not to speak of the
Mother.
The hamper we have brought
seems so inadequate although it con-
tains a good Christmas dinner and
some articlesof clothing and toys. Be-
fore we finally leave we have to go
out and buy fuel in order that the
dinner may be cooked. No matter
where the fault lies how can any
one enjoy Christmas in an environ-
ment like that? It is true that if
such conditions are known Christmas
supplies are taken and the children
as far as toys are conserned are look-
ed after, but when that Day which
is the anniversary of the birth of our
Saviour has passed conditions drop
back to where they were before.
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not .happy at the Christmae Season,
Why? Because they do not try to
make others, happy. The only true
source of joy at any time of the year
is found in the love of Christ. Some
do not believe an gift giving bipp in
all probability they have not given
to Quiet the gift of their lives. The
giving of gifts can never take the
place of Ions Christ in our hearts
and if we have given Him posaession
of our lives then we an go out and
help others to have joy at the Christ.
anas Season.
In many homes to -day parents
allow their children to receive a large
number of Christmas gifts. After
the day is over a number of these
toys are broken. They mean nothing
to the children. .Why not talk to the
boys and girls and with their con-
sent put some'away to be taken out
and played with later on in the year?
Teach them to be careful of their
toys by explaining to them that a
large number of children receive very
little at Christmas and in fact throu-
ghout the year. Children are very
responsive to being asked to do some-
thing for those who are less fortun-
ate than they are.
EXplain, to the little ones that their
'cry q.1 Onristmas Day P,Id the pleas-
ure in their toys would be much
greater if they spent part of their
allowance in buying something for
a boyorgirl who would receive very
ittle for ,Christraas.
Have we ever had a son or daught-
er ask for a copy a god's word as a
Christmas, gift and we have refused
to get it for them? If such has been
the case may GodArgive us. EVery
child of understanding should have a
Bible which belongs absolutely to
them. Teach them how to mark it
so it will be a real personal Book to
them Above all explain to them
and have them mark that marvellous
verse Sohn. 3:16. Tell them that the
Whosoever 'mentioned there means
them and that is their means of sal-
vation as they believe on Him.
There are many triirial things
which can mar or destroy the wonder-
ful spirit of Christmas. Let us put
these things to one side and deter-
mine that we will make this coining
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BRUSSELS -John H. Hyde and
Howard W. Hyde, Hensel!, have pur-
chased the garage and business af
Harry Champion. They intend to
operate an automotive agency in ad-
dition to the agarage. Mr. Champion
has been in the garage holiness for
the past 20 years.
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W. H. GIJRNEY HONORED
WINGEEI,AdVI - Twenty-five years'
continuous service i on Winghana
Hydro Commission was recognized as
W. II. Guerney, who is relinquishing
his post, was honored by the Utilities
Commission in presentation of a
watch and a aetter of appreciation.
Mr. Gurney had taken an active part
in the affairs of Wirugham for 40
Yeaea..ITTDGMENT RESERVED
.GODERSCH - Charlton Berner,
Goderich contractor, was the plaintiff
in an action for stated damages of
$912 against John Mousso, Gea.nd
Bend in County ,Court and general
sessions of the peace, before Judge T.
M. Costello Tuesday. The action ,arose
out of an accident on Highway 83,
west of Exeter, on November 30,
1945, on a 15 -foot bridge, when a
truck owned by Berner and driven by
James Gourlay, was in a collison with
a car driven by the defendant, John
Mousse. Judgment was reserved.
Christmas the happiest of our life.
Christ has 110 hands but OUT hands'
To do His work today,
He has no feet but our feet
To lead men in His way.
• Christ has no tongue but our
tongues
To tell men how He died;
He has no help but our help
To bring men to Hjs. side.
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EMERGENCY!
- SAVE
ELECTRICITY!
A critical power shortage now exists in Southern Ontario. Savings in
the use of electricity will be needed on the part of all citizens in order
to avoid serious difficulties during the present winter period, and Hydro
is asking all consumers to conserve electricity wherever possible in order
to relieve this situation.
THE DAILY PERIOD DURING WHICH
'SAVINGS SHOULD BE EFFECTED IS
BETWEEN 8 A.M. AND 8 P.M., AND
CONDITIONS ARE PARTICULARLY
ACUTE BETWEEN 4 P.M. AND 7 P.M.
Factories and industry are asked to switch from day to night opera-
tion, in whole or in part, wherever possible, and also to effect all power
savings practicable. Street lighting should be reduced to the lowest
level consistent with public safety.
THIS IS HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Eliminate the use of electricity for signs, billboards and store windows
from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Eliminate all Christmas decorative lighting until Saturday, December
21st, and again after January 1st.
• Turn off lights when not required.
• Use the minimum number of lights in the living -room, consistent with
good vision.
• Do not use electric air heaters and grates.
• Use electrically heated water sparingly and check leaking hot water taps.
• Do not use range elements on "high" when a lower heat will serve,
and turn off all elements as soon as possible.
• Cook oven meals as often as possible and avoid the unnecessary use
of surface elements.
• Turn the radio on only for programs desired; if not listening, turn it off.
• Operate electric toasters and other small appliances only as needed.
The electric power shortage is a general condition following six years
of war and arising from the fact that it was impossible to proceed with
the development of sufficient new power sites during the war because of
the requirements for war production. Since the war, the critical shortage
of men and materials has seriously delayed the development of new
sources of power.
The Commission has been reducing loads within its direct control,
wherever possible. These reductions are not enough, and it is now
necessary to appeal for assistance on the part of all consumers.
Hydro appreciated the splendid voluntary assistance on the part of
its consumers during the war, and believes that similar co-operation will
be forthcoming at this time.
THE HYDRO -ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO
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