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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1941-12-25, Page 4The Clinton The Clinton News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era NO. 6072 -62ND YEAR ec The New Era Est. 1867 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1941 untamoctwavalcovdtvwcwn TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS For kind thoughts ... for loyal support . for, your cooperation.. for hope of a continuance of the pleasant relations now existing between us ... for all of the courtesies extended to us during the past year we thank you sincerely. May your Christmas be joyful and your New Year prosperous. W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j WE PAY CASH FOR OLD GOLD leammeett2t eteateameeseseseaneemmateMateas resem rB1emeMmieieratal atati1 ales jetg ttctrvzt arteae-/i/eimeleaeeimeieeeenesteieicL'+ see ene+;cw tete!aieeetg-ZEr vn One of the real joys of yuletide Is the Opportunity to put aside the routine And customs of every day business And in real sincerity wish our friends A Very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year R... IRVJI\ FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE td ealiet3 atesetateiat;aa+stnalataiete ees etee eetai ; raiseietnaetaiete!e7sEt2r 9reteini !caws to a•t,sacieseaeaeseae!etateasea teae re !were tress !storeleeeseite eassee!eeseea!s F`' lYlay the candles that twinkle this Christmas night be beacons of j oy, signals of achievement for you. The compliments of the season to you. Remember Watch Repair is a Job for Experts. Our Work Assures Your Satisfaction. NORMAN'S Counters for Finer Jewellery for Over Half a Century in Huron County. timit4702t t Za mityt�inii:i81,i7�i is THE HOME PAPER MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION CHRISThAS MESSACES CHRISTMAS MESSAGE • Rev. A. E Silver Clinton Baptist Church Again to the readersof the Clinton News -Record, I convey, to one and all sincere wishes for a Merry, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Again at this time in another cal, ander year,—comes the historic ang- elic message, "Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace, goodwill toward men." To some minds, this Christmas message of peace and goodwill may sound out of place again this year. They may say it is out of place at a time when there is so much going on among mens and nations, which is the very reverse to peace. Yes., ands in one sense, they are right. For, maybe never since the angels sang their anthem, which was inspired from Heaven, was there so awful a war raging among men. War with its millions of ,nen who have laid down their lives because of tvar. Yes, today there is a mass multitude of people suffering and homeless. And it is to them that our hearts go out in deep sympathy, in active inter- est and in earnest prayer to God, the "Prince of Peace," that in the midst of the awful tumult of war, He, as only He can, may impart peace to their very souls. Yes, may He, Who commanded the angry waves, "Peace be Still," and "There was a great Calm," impart that most needful of all gifts, peace, to all needy hearts. As we sincerely believe, "There ahvays will be an England." So let us also believe, there always' will be a Christmas, a Christmas, when He, the Mighty God, the Wonderful Coun- sellor, the Prince of Peace shall be adored and experienced in the lives of men and women the world over. For it is He, Who said, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." Thus let us hold fast to our Christ- ian faith, believing that God contin- ues to live, and, that all will be well. "Come let us adore Him, come let us worship, confide and experience Him, Christ, the Lord." —v WORLD EVENTS OVER AGAINST ETERNITY Rev. G. G. Burton Ontario Street United Church Gheyselinch, the geologist says, in his book "The Restless Earth" "that if a film of the history of the earth were to be produced, and if that filen were to Iast, Twenty-four hours— then the first twelve hours •of that film would show a history not yet discovered, and a mean would not ap- pear until the last five seconds of the film." It may be a wise procedure, just now, to place the events of our age into that perspeetive, and measure them up, against Gods Age—Etern- ity The coming of the Christ -Child did not take place in an age of peace. Conquerors had been rattling swords, for generations, and were trampling the weak under their iron heels, The land which nutured Jesus, was the bridge -head for the great powers of the East and as a boy Jesus saw no doubt hostages crucified by the Rom- an invader of his own Country. Christ, was born in a world of tyran- ny and hate, of cruel dictators and treacherous politicians. The Babe of Bethlehem did not come into a world of welcoming arcus. There was no room reserved for Him in the "Inn." Paganism had beseiged the world and had torn down the gates of Zion. It hacl cast down the Altars of the Lord God, and had even raised altars to Zeus, upon which swines' flesh was sacrificeds and the Holy Place was paluted. Yet. it was in that age of strife, and of slavery- and tyranny, that the Angelic Choir announced the "Good News" in Song of "Peace on Earth Good WiIL to Men:" Many say "Where is Peace To- day?" It is, found wherever the Ideals of the Master reign. It is found wherever "The Kingdom of God," is set up, and where men and mations have taken the trouble to put 'the Sermon en the Mottn(t' in action, Those "Ideale" have never been tried. Peace will come when men and nat- ions visions the Christ and start dis- playing "Good Will" and Brotherli ness. Jesus did not find Peace himself in the world in which he came.1' kIis full' life is not understood until you see' Him on the Cross, Birdseof the Air found, more security' than Jesus. His own fellowmen clamoured for 'his life. His blood was upon their heads. Yet today millions of people in the world are worshipping Him, and with one glorious shout, join in the Ange- lic Song which came upon the mid- night clear. Rev. Richard Roberts has said "that there is more Romance in one hour at Bethlehem than in a life- time at Babylon." There is one 'Light' which will nev- er go out. Lights may go out all over Europe and America — but wherever the Songs proclaiming His birth are sung, there the light which will lighten the whole world will abide—The Light in the Heart can never go out, "But with the woes of sin and strife The world has suffered long; Beneath the angle strain have rolled Two thousand years of wrong; And man ,at war with man, hears not ' The love song which they bring; 0 hush the noise, le men of strife, And hear the angels sing." v IN APPRECIATION • Lieut. Paul Deadman The Salvation Army How easy it is to read the reactions .of people from the lines of their faces. We all know what a glaring look. a sneer, and not to mention, a gent&t mile, mean. We immediately expect he action to be similar. This season of the year is certain- ly one of varied reactions. There will 'be the disgusted recipient with a scornful look; the disappointed per- son with a wounded look; the sur- prised person with. an excited look, and so on. It is said that our friends the Chinese have a "dead" counten- ' ante. They appear emotionally cold 'and show no element of excitement or grief. But we are Certainly dif- 'ferent. Our Looks speak our thoughts. If the situation were such that the givers could see the faces of their ,friends at that "precise moment," what a revelation it would be. ' Some would be overjoyed, others would be very much hurt. ( Nearly 2,000 years ago, God Al- mightly made the greatest contribu- tion ever recorded before or since in world history. He gave His Son, Jesus Christ that the world might be- come reconciled to Himself. How did the people react to God's gift? Well,' some received Him joyfully; some sought to discount His doctrine. They were dubious about Him, tried to stone Him and in the end, they cruci- fied Him. "My", you say, "what a lot of sen- selese people they were. Anyone would be glad to have such a person as the Son of God for the longest period passible;t'My friend, before you begin casting stones, take care of your own glass home. Do you attend church on the Sab- bath Day? Do you believe in Pray- er? Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Saviour? Are you practising your belief in Christianity? Unless you can 'answer in the positive, you belong in the same class as those who scoffed at Him, who spit at Him, who crucified Him. What has your reac- tion eacttion been to the gift of God? We would plead with you to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ; for according to our reaction will God dealwith us at the Judgment. Begin to appreciate the "good tidings of great joy" by accepting "God's unspeakable gift." A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE Rev. G. W. Moore St. Paul's Church of England Christians are the only ones who will have a truly Merry Christmas this year; because everywhere "men's hearts are failing them for' fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth." Christiana know that there is with then•, One Who said, "I am with you always, even unto the end of age." They further know that these terrible troubles. of today may be significant signs pointing to the Lord's Second Comingworld. totlris'world 1 Among such signs of our Lord's Second Coming are (1) 'Many shall , come in My Name and shall deceive many' (2) wars (3) famines, pestil- ences, an earthquakes (4) persecu- tions of Christians (6) great betray- als of parents by children and, of friends by friend's (6) evil abound- ing (7) love for Christ cooling clown (8) great tribulation. 1 This may be our last Christmas in thepresent sent era 4f his for to r e p r3" w read "when these' things begin to comae to pass, then look up, ane lift em your heads^, for your Redemption draw'eth nigh." Hew much we' should heed Jesus' own words when He warned "Watch 'therefore, for ye.. know neither the day nor the, hour wherein the Son of Man cometh." For those who have lost loved ones in the last year or so and whose hearts are heavy may I quote St. Paul "if in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ -isen from the dead, and become the first -fruits of them that slept." For those who have dear ones risking their lives for king and country we can confidently commit them to Him ,Who says to us "Underneath are the Everlasting Arms." And for all we say, a Merry Christmas indeed. Re- joice in the Lord always! and again ''say, rejoice. Spread this Gospel of God. Tell it out among the nations that the Lord is King. The Lord Otnnipotent reigneth. Tell it to Hitler until he 'trembles and falls in defeat; because none can successfully wage war against Him "Who so loved the world that He gave His only begot- ten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have ever- asting life." CHRISTMAS MESSAGE Rev. Andrew Lane Wesley -Willis United Church To all the readers of the News - Record, Christmas Greetings and good wishes for the New Year. Eeligioue men have always longed or peace but often throughout his- ory have found themselves engaged n war. Eight hundred years before he bijrth of Christ, Isaiah looked orward with faith to the coming of he Prince of Peace, informing men that, "Of the increase of His govern- ment and peace there shall me no Christian people believe that the 'rinse of Peace came in Jesus Christ.' nineteen and a half centuries after •Iis birth in Bethlehem the nations re cocked in the deadliest conflict oft all history. Our faith is jarred And et even in these tragic times we nre pore convinced than ever that, "the increase of His government" and "Peace" are vitally ]inked together. Twenty centuries of Christian his- tory and this sony scene! Why? Because the increase of His govern- ment has not been rapid enough, nor deep enough in the life of men and nations to ensure abiding peace. This thought ought to lead all Christmian people to repentance for the little they have done for the Kingdom of the Prince of Peace, the divinely decreed Master of the world. It may be that we are now paying the price of our indifference and selfishness with the sacrifice of our children's blood. Had we been as faithful as we ought to the increase o£ His government among all the peoples of the earth, without doubt, I there would, be more Peace today. The Prince of Peace in the days of His flesh gave command to His peo- 'ple saying, "Go ye into all the world !and make disciples of all the nations," In fulfilling this command the have failed miserably by our miserliness —and now we pay the greater price. There can be no abiding peace un- til Christian people address themsel- ves seriously to the "increase of klis government" in all the Nations. If we fail in this, our doom is sealed, and mankind shall be condemned to recurring outburst of beastliness and blood; for, "the increase of His gov> ernment and "peace" go together. Christian people should have open minds, and open hearts and open iands for the increase of His govern- nent everywhere, for only thus can 'nduring peace be secured. Let this be our slogan for 1942—and God bless you every one. V WHO FOUND HIM? Rev. B. F. Andrew Presbyterian Church In Matthew's version of the Christ- mas Story, we are told the question, "Where is he?" flashed from one to another with unusual interest. When the Wise Men appeared before Herod, the interview ended with the two par- ties asking each other the same thing. Both resolved, however, to pursue the matter further. One succeeded, the other did not. Somehow sentiment and common sense makes us, glad the right party arrived there first. It is a relief to know that Herod never did arrive. Por somey ears now,e at least 'since •as the days of Charles Dickens, the Wes- tern World has, in the Spirit, enjoyed a pilgrimage to the Cradle of Bethle- hem with, the Wise Men. As -a result. for those of us whowere born and brought :up under this tradition, the Make Our New. Years H ppy by having copy in early The News -Record wishes to remind its correspondents and advertisers to please have their copy in the office, on Monday, next week. New Years falling on a Thursday necessitates. going to press a day earlier. We feel sure everyone will cooperate with us in this matter. v Flowing Match Officials Hold Annual Meeting Secretary Manager of International Contest Speaks Endorsing the spade -work which has already been done' during the past year, representatives from all parts of Huron county, jammed into the agricultural board rooms in Clinton on Saturday, returned the entire slate of officeas of the Huron Plow - ling Match Committee for the com- ing year, the year the International will be held in the county. Those elected to serve during 1942 are as follows.: Honorary chairmen, Gordon McGavin and the warden for 1942; chairman, JS D. Thomas, Goderieh; vice-chairman and finance commissioner, Hugh Hill, Goderich; secretary, J. C. Shearer, Clinton; assistants to the secretary, Harvey Erskine, Goderieh; Ned Bos- well, Seaforth, and Joseph McMillan, Seaforth; co-ordinatorsy North Huron, L. E. Cardiff, M. P., Brussels; Cent- ral Huron, W. L. Whyte, Seaforth; South Huron, Dr. A. R. Campbell, 1Tiensall. Chairmen for the various committees who were re-elected are as follows: Teams, W. J. Dale, trac- tors, A. J. McMurray, billeting, Ross MeGregor; publicity, Harry J. Boyle; maintenance, J. 81. Eckert; county exhibits, Bert Hemingway traffid. George Feagan; grounds, .Wilmot Haacke; horse show, J. W. Gamble: lune{, Roland Williams; local day, Percy Passmore, A. W. Morgan; horseshoeing, William Quinn. J. H. Scott Resigns The chairman of the reception com- mittee was not appointed. It was decided if possible to have the warden for the corning year appointed chair- man of the reception committee. J. H Scott of Seaforth tendered his res- ignation as chairman of the banquet committee and his resignation was accepted when it became known that he was forced to resign due to circum- stances over which he had no eon- trol•. The set-up provides, that each one - of the co-ordinators will have five committees under him. L. E. Cardiff,, M.P., has the chairmen for the county eithibits, traffic, grounds horse shove and'reeeption committees under his. jurisdiction. W. L. Whyte will have the .chairmen for the teams, tractors,. billeting, publicity and maintenance under him. Dr. A, RI. Campbell of' Hensall will be in charge of the - banquet lunch, local day, parking and korseshoeing committees,. There chairmen in turn will head commit- tees composed of five men. In this way there is an active organization branching out from the chairman of the executive committee, J, D. Thom- as. J. A. Carroll, secretary -manager . of the Ontario Plowmen's Associa- tion, J. B. Ketchum of Fergus, who, heads the Ontario association, vice- president Gordon McGavin, secretary Clark Young and directors George Waldie and Victor Porteous were all' present. They took an active part ire the discussion and advaneed many- helpful anyhelpful suggestions to the Hurons county board of directors. Finance Commissioner Hugh Hill introduced the budget as. drawn up by the executive of the Huron County Plowing Match committee for $10,000. The budget was broken down to show the expenditures of the various com- mittees and the grant to the Ontario, Plowmen's Association. Plan Horse Show month of December is so glorious that it makes life tolerable for the rest of the year. It is not a flight of the f.imagination to say our generations have been baptised once a year by the 'Divinely reflected glory from God Himself to Wren. Mrs, Margaret 'Rhynaa of Bayfield, President of the Hospital Aids• Assectatton of Ontario,. has captured the Christmas Charm in the g followin words: Christmas is the most benign of all the seasons, A world gathering of human hearts, A. festival of worship, fellowship, benevolence and generosity, Exemplifying in the Goodwill and Charity one toward another, 'The Saviour of Peace." This Sacred Sacrament is a Divine gift to the world. May we ever hold fast to its true meaning, following the "Star Beam,' to the Manger at Beth - Ie hem. There has always been something delightful, wholesome, good, about it all. Yet it would seem the very hand, of the Devil is determined to snatch this privilege from all he can this year. For those of us wko will be permitted to keep this Festival in our homes and with our families, it will be a natter of keeping one ear "On the Alert," and the other on the Christmas celebration. When we come to realize it was un- der just such circumstances the Christ was born. We are nearer the Sacred Manger than we have ever been be- fore. Our Canadian Gover.en lent has expressed the belief that a New Age will begin with the close of the pres- ent struggle. We, the Cna dranPea- ple have come to Worship Him and do hereby kneel at this Throne. We have found Him. One and all we bring our gifts with us. that Peace 1 and Goodwill may '.reign; a Time when:— Nis nightly terrors shall alarm, No deadly shaft by day shall harm. Nor pestilence that walks by night, Nor plagues that waste in noon -day light. Because thy trust is God alone, Thy dwelling -place the Highest One No evil shall upon thee come, Nor plague approach thy guarded home. —By permission of the author, Included in the recommendetioiris discussed by the meeting was one to have a horse show open to Huron county horse owners on the first day-• of the. match, October 111. This was linked up with a proposed request to 'the Lions Clubs of Huron county to stage a monster Old Boys' reunion - on the first day as well. The gener- al feeling of the meeting seemed to. ]be that horses taking part in the plowing should be the only ones eiige able for tate Huron county horse show.. Other matters included an invi- tation to I3is Excellency the Earl of Athlone Governor-General of Canada, to be present for the second clay of the Match October 14, The inter - county contests are proposed for• Thursday, October 15. A huge mili- tary display would be held on Friday,. the 10th, the last day of the ntatele. The entire affair would be wound up with a monster banquet for 1,000 per- sons in Seaforth on the final night. ,The presentation of prizes would be 'made on this oceasion and a guest speaker of international renown., :would be secured for the banquet. Co-ordinators L. Cardiff, M.P., W, L. Whyte, and Dr. A. R. Campbell' each presented a report from their - committees showing that a great deal. of work has already* boon finished. The ground -work for the snatch is; being done at the present time., Chairman J D. Thomas cautioned' ,the committees against allowing ad - 'verse criticism to hamper their work.. He pointed out that it is always the, linen who do the least work who. are 1 actively engageli in spreading the, most criticism, J. A. Carroll of the Ontario Plow- men's, Association and all members: of the executive present from the par- ent organization praised the initiative and zeal of the Huron county work- ers, saying that they felt certain that 1942 would see the greatest Interna-• ional Plowing Match ever held. v Ladies To Assist 'At • Recreation Room Below is a list of ladies from the, Legion Aux. who are expected to be. present on each Monday evening ins the Recreation Room. Will these lad- ies please be responsible for thein evening: Monday, Dee. 29: Mrs, Heard; Mrs: Cook. Monday, Jan. 5: Mrs. McTaggart„ Miss D. Shaw:. Monday, Jan. 12: Regular meeting., of Auxiliary. Monday, Jan. 19: Mrs. Combe, Mess. T. Frentlin, Monday, Jan. 26: Mrs. Hanley, Mrs, Scribbins. Monday, Feb. 2: Mrs. McIntyre,. Mrs. Reddy. Manday, Feb. 9: Regular meeting. of Auxiliary. Monday, Feb. 16: Mrs. Cooper, Mrs.; Jordan., Monday, Feb. 23: Mfrs. Miller, Mrs.. Cole. Monday, Mar. 2; Mrs. McDonald,; Mrs. Garter.. Monday, Mar. 9: Regular' meeting - of Auxiliary. Monday, Mar. 16: Mrs. Shaddock,, Mrs. Snell. Monday, Mai; 23: Mrs. Centisls Mrs.ils W on. Monday, Mar; 30: -Mrs. Leppingtorr; Mrs. Butler. Monday, April 6: Mrs: Thompson, Mrs. Shaw. Monday, April 18:' Regular. Meeting! of Atsxilieme