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The Seaforth News, 1957-12-26, Page 1The Seaforth. W « ,,_ •„. - - - .. Authorized as Second Cines math Post Office Dept„ Ottawa Snowdon Bros., Publishers WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 79 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER26, 1957 91.60 a 1` ear Things We Must Make Room For Golden Wedding of (A Christmas message by Dr. J. Semple on behalf of the Seaforth the Bernard Notts and District Ministerial Association) Mr. and MTs. Bernard •Nott will celebrate their 50th vied- " There was no .room for them inthe Inn" ding anniversary •an Friday, Luke 2: 7 'being held during the afternoon "Where is the guest -chamber?” Luke 22: 11 ad the NL meaof f Mr. and Mrs. They were married 'aa Mac - An Inn and a Guest -Chamber stand at the op- Lennon, Algoma. Mrs. +N,ottwas: posite poles of hospitality. Agnes ,Dorothea mow•nsend, a The Inn represents professional hospitality daughter 0•saac Townsend and Jane Murray, both families offered to those who can pay for it. having; ,moved 'there from the The guest -chamber represents hospitality 'Seaforbh viconity. After 10 g l� p y year's in Algoma, Ma•. and Mrs. of the heart' where we are received for what Nott came to 7,'uckersmith for we are and not for what we profess. 7 years and con. S. n the farm at lot 7, 3. Hallett, where Our English version of these two verses siig- they resided' for 27 years until ville. They have four sons and Dec. 27th. A. family dinner is gest these two different forms of entertain- retiring 5 years ago bo Egmond- ment. But the same word is employed In each two daughters: Bali on the home case (Kataluma). (The "caravanserai" farm in Hallett; Elgin Nutt of caravanserai ap-Hallett; Harvey Nott of Ham - pears in Luke 10 34). • ilton and Mervin of Seaforth; "Inn" MTs. Gordon Richardson {(Ber- There 'would be no at Bethlehem. rice) and Mrs, Ward Knox (Khans are only found on caravan routes). '(Winndfred) •of 'Hallett. Each house would have auestchamber. Mr. 'Nott has two brothers: g Victor of theSoo and William The story is quite simple. When Joseph and of Toranta. Mary arrived at Bethlehem the guestchamber Mrs. dv�ott has two brothers: oseph Fo was already full. Discovering that, they with- ThamJas of •of EdrtmontonWilliam and. drew, and Jesus was born where the cattle were stalled. St. Luke throws in the sentence Blacksmith Shop without passion. He is merely explaining the Burned Saturday circumstances and not condemning any one. A metal covered frame build - But that first reception of Christ was highly by A true uB,lssMee bowel' used significant. It was a specimen of the treat- 'ployeee, as a blacksmith shop, ment to which He was continually subjected was burnedd a'bout midnight ' =Saturday night. The alarm was and which is still offered to Bis Cause. turned in by Verdun Rau, a neighbor, when he and Mrs. 1.—It Was Largely True Of His Earthly Life Ram :noticed the reflection of There was no room for Him in: the guestcham- ber. A certain hospitality was afforded Him, but not the deep hospitality of the heart. He was popular so long as He fed the hungry and healed the sick. But when He pressed the spir- itual claims the audience melted. (St. John VL) Pharisaism and Scribism had no room for Him in their . guestchambers. No hospitality for His teaching and claims. At the end they had no room for Him in the world. 2.—It Is True Of Him Still Modern society has its mangers and its guest - chambers, its contempt and its honours. Its guestchambers are open to wealth—smart- ness—fame, the entertainer, the explorer, the litterateur. Even the Church has its guest - chambers, for the great—the princes of the Church. The individual has his guest chamber —the furnished place for his loves, schemes, ambitions. But it is rarely offered to Christ. He is not entirely repudiated. He is often ap- plauded. Socialist and Communist claim Him. Men are willing to adlhiit His usefulness to the submerged and degraded. Literature pays Him aesthetic compliments, but does He receive man's warm hospitality He is tolerated so long as He does not interfere with trade, pleasure and private ventures. As a meek pat= ron of the Church He is an interesting figure, but He must keep His place. If He insists on cleansing His Father's house there will be trouble. "Let us keep Him as poetry", but deny His right over us. Read again C. M. Sheldon's book, now forgotten, "What Would Jesus Do?" The tragedy of Christendom is that it has sought protection under His name, but never opened to Him its guestchamber. Don Blanding wrote a poem entitled; "Soldier, What Did You See?" "What did you pray, Soldier, What did you pray at War I prayed that we might do the things we have not .done before. That we might mobilize for peace, not mob- ilize in vain Lest Christ and man be forced to climb dark Calvary again." We have had our last chance. We must make room, plentyof room, for love, goodwill and peace. 1.—Christ and Christmas come reminding us to make room in our lives and in our civiliza- tion for Humility. They -teach us to stand be- fore the facts ol'lif e and never to become con- ceited about our own wisdom. -2,—Christ and Christmas come telling us to make room for the obscure, the unknown, the insignificant, the lowly, the 'commonplace. The people of that first century were so busy, so preoccupied listening .to the noisy things of the world that the Silent Night came and went unnoticed. The most determining things that have come into your life have come quietly, un- noticed. The greatest things that 'happen ti0u�, - �- eneration are inconspicuous, unostenta- aTLd beaut •d by most people. What is good headlines; Only--a-true scarcely ever make the loud, the boisterous. rs- k ugly, the false, the gist and Christan g,.Cl for Christ's - <,��._ soli in our lives God is born into 1alake r of: the life of. G thing tit ued on Page Four) the fire. Mr, Bushie was at home .but had not seen anything wrong up to that time. A. blacksmith by trade, M•r. Bushie :had set up a forge in the [building and did occasional horse shoeing. The forge had been in use on Saturday and it is believed the fire started from the forge. Presbyterian S. S. Hold Concert Parents, friends and 'sclholams' of First Presbyterian Chua•eh. •Sc•hool gathered, in the acJliool roozn of the attach on Wednes- day evening'. for the 'annua'l Christmas 'concert. Following an address of wel- come by 'Rev. Campbell, the Junior ISchooi presented the following 'nu ters: j"A 14:miry ohristmas Band(' by the class taught by Madelon 'Townsend and Mas. 1E. T'otl; "What Makes •Chaystmas Merry" by the class 'taught by Ann Dick and Karen (Nicholson; "The Story . our Christmas 'Tree ,Tells" by bhe class taught by : Dorothy Keys and Mrs. K. Sharp; "A Row of Christmas Candles" by 'the class taught by Miss J. 'Scott and Mr, J. Patterson. A. vocal trio !was composed of 'Peter Kling, Jim - any 'Nixon, and Gary (Nicholson. Award for i attendance at Church 'School. were 1ph•esented as follows: perfect 'attendance for the 2nd consecutive year, Evelyn 'Dick; ,perfect .attend - mice for one year, Grace +Beu- er'man, Emily 'Cyarber, and Mar- garet Reeves; near perfect at- tendance, Meta • Reeves, Anne Sharp, Anne Ming, Mary La- anont, Connie. 'Atkinson, Katie 'Scott, Joe Dick, E+lizabe'bh Stew- art, 'Gloria Beuerman, Marlene Caster, Agnes ` Carter, Ellen Calder,Anne Dick, Karen Nr ch - olson, Leslie Ciamter, 'Darlene Sills, Cheryl Muir, Helen Lands - borough, Paul Muir Dianne Patterson, David Landsbor+ough, and Sandy Lamont. The second portion of the program •consisted of a Christ- mas service, "'In Bethlehem's Manger," presented by the classes taught by Mrs. Reeves, Mr. Hoelscher, Mr. Reith, and Mr. Campbell. Glasses taught by M•rs. Hoeleciher and Ma. Thom- pson formed a junior choir and led :in the singing of carols. IA visit from 'Santa with his boxes of candy brought the evening to a erose. S. S. Concert Rifle Club Elects Officers 'The annual 'election of offi- cers of Seaforth Rifle Club was held on Wednesday •evening last With Jon. Nigh, president; Keith /Sharp, sec.-treas. and range of- ficers, Verdun Rau,';Bob Snell and Bill Roberton. A turkey shoot was held with the first turkey going to Ross Mdllson, scoring 47 out of 50, and the second turkey was won by Verdun Rau, scoring 48 out of 50. Another turkey shbot wi•11 be held in the .town hall basement on Monday evening, 'Dec. 30, at 8-o'elock, when Sill interested: are invited. MRS. J. ARNOLD CASE Mrs. J. Arnold Case died on Friday •at the Muir Nursing Home following a lengthy ill- ness. Mrs. Case was the former Florence M. Porter and was In her 79•th year. Born in Egmond- vilbe, she was married Aug. •8, 1905 to Ms. Case who prede- ceased 'her several yeas ago. She is survived by one daught- er, Mrs. George +(Margaret) Scofield, Detroit, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Margaret (Hamilton, •Kansas City, Kan.; 'one grand - .daughter, :Mrs. Frdward ;(Nancy) Ladenbergeo, of Garden City, Mich. Mrs. Case had always tak- en an active part in .the women's organizations of 'St. Thomas' Anglican 'Church. A •funeral ser- viee was held on Monday at 2 p.m. at iihe 'Box Funeral Chapel, Seaforth. Rev. J. IH. James, of St. Thomas' !Anglican 'Church, ISearforbh, officiated. 'Interment was in IMaitlan'dbank Cemetery. The palibearers were Hugh Gorwild, James Stewart, 'Rus- sell (Holmes, Frank Case, Jack Case, E. Ladenlberger, Northside Concert Much Enjoyed The Northside (Sunday School conceit on 'Dec. 18th was very suecetsful, the program 'being provided largely by the kinder- garten classes. The program ripened with a welcome to Merry Christmas; recitations, Ruth Dunlop, Elaine +Roberton; duett, Lois and Leon- ard Muegge; recitation, Karen 'Henderson, Jim Dalrymple; solo by Ruth 'Anne Wilson; recita- tions, Andy MacDonald, David Broome; sole, Mary 'Elliott; re .citations, Edna Little, iBai,bara Bryan; solo, Ruth iAtine Wil- son;, recitations, Daviid Bjady, Judy Walters, Jeanette Waiter- worth, •Christinue Turnhnl•1. The primary rhythm +band was in charge of Betty Muegge and Joan 03a0h. Alice !Christie's class conitri- buted -recitations by Joe . Ball, Veda Markus and a solo by Lynn Wright. A shadow -graph was given by Una Talbot's class. Before the close of the concept Santa Claus appeared. At Egmondville The •annual concert of Eg- mondville Sunday ?Seluool was held on Thursday evening with a large attendance. (Rev. Dr. J. Semple acted as c h a i r m a n. (Songs and recitations were giv- en by 'the kindergarten class. Symbols of Christmas, welcome verse and recitations by Mrs. :loft's class and a number by Miss Wood's class and a solo by Linda Forbes. "Little Town of (Bethlehem" were followed by a four -act play by Ron Eyre's class. "The Night Santa Claus was- Arrested." :Those taking part.- were F, Jack Ile- Laugihlin, George Wood, (Brian Woodson, Allan Hillman, Jerry Upshall, Nei'1 'Genunell, Ken Gemmell, John :Stoll, Jim Dap- ple, Jack Durst, Jim Knight. A candlelight drill was given by Marjory 'Papple's class and song "Winter Wonderland". The Nativity Scene was presented by four classes, Miss Mice Wat- son's, Mrs. G. IMcGanigle's, Glenn 'Stavin's, Mr. Bernard Nett's. IMms. Ed Boyce's class sang the closing song. "Now 'Our Show Is Over'. Attendance dip- lomas were presented to 70 'pu- pils by Dr. /Semp'le and Mr. A. C. Routledge. Accompanists :du- ring the evening -were Mrs. El- mer Cameron and Miss Carolyn Neal,. who played for the older their daughter, Miss Janet Mc - girls' choir. A silver collection I Gregor is hter,teaching. 'w'as taken towards the purcihase (Gregor i and Mrs. Frank (Riley and of a projector and screen. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Riley attended The following members of Mrs. the ' Ohristrrias concert at East- Ritchie's class took part: Janice wood where 'Douglas Riley is Eyre, Cindy Eisler, Barbara Gem- teaoher. mell, Elizabeth McLean, Dianne Mr. Lloyd Spier of 'Toronto,. Nott, aril Finlayson, Paul Pat- formerly of (Regina spent the rick, Pam Patrick, Charlie Carter, weekend at the homes of Mr. Marilyn Durst, San Oke, Glen .and +Mrs. Wilbur Jewitt and Mr. McLachlan, Brian McGregor, .and (Mrs. William Jewitt -and Janet Finnigan. "IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE" Young pigs are in good de- mand, according to the report of a'district farmer. "When II get any Seaforth News on Thursday the little pigs advertised are always gone," he states. Seals Presented To Northside Pupils The presentation of attend- ance awards was made at the Northside Sunday School on Dec. 15th, Mr. Sam 'Scott is su- perintendent. The following is a list of those who received seals and diplomas. Attendance Awards 1937 R.obest Raikes Diploma, lst year .— Elaine Roberton,cattle MacDonald, Joey Bal, Kar- en Dill. 2nd year seals—Douglas Dal- rymple, Ellen 'Connell, Jim Dal- rymple, Mary Elliott, Beata Markus, Graig Hall, Brock Hall, Joyce Kellaud, 'Phyllis Bryans, Clayton Connell, 'Betty OMuegge. 3rd year seals—Peter 'Sillery, Barbara Talbot, 'Susan MacLen- nan, Sill MacLennan, 'Bill Pin - der. 4th year seals—Barry Flem- ing, Alan Canter, Karen Pinder, Louise Bradshaw, Betty Goudie, Donald Carter. 5th year seals—Don Wright, Jimmie Carter, Nancy Berger, Daryl :Schneider, Ken. iMcLlwain, Sharon McNichol, Elizabeth Car- ter, Elaine Oke, Lee Fleming. 6th year sea•Is—Gloria Cart- er, Carl Berger, Carol Carter, Lois' Scott, Helen Elliott, Donna Mae Berger, Karl 'Campbell. Kerry Campbell. 7th year seals—Bill' Roberton, Jean Bach, Mary Scott. 8th year Alumni Diploma— Emily Elliott, Robert Elliott, Joan Roberton. Sbh year seal—Alice 'Christie 12th year seal—Lynda •Sav- augo. t1.3,th year seal — 'Sandra •S'e- vauge. 15th year seal—Robt. Knigtht SAVAUGE'S JEWELLERY - GIFTS - FINE CHINA SEAFORTH VtZe .e a e_ e Recitation by Mary 'Buchanan; solo by Janice Jewitt, °Will Santy come to Shanty Town". Nursery rhyme novelty. Mono- logue by Joyce Brown, "T'he Day after •Christmas". Junior number, 'The 'Haymakers"; sen- ior girls drill; solo, Diana Dale; "'Snowy White Snow" and "Jingle Bells"; dialogue, "Dad's Quiet Evening"; girls trio, Mary Mollwain, Diana Dale, - Judy Thompson. Carol singing in form of play. Draw, lucky winner, Mrs. Frank' Riley. Playlet, "The Right 'Method". Irish Lilt, Joyce Brown, Diana Dale, Judy Thompson, Janice Jewitt. Chair- man's remarks, chorus "'Here Conies ,Santa Claus". Recita- tion by Corry Wani•mes, Horn solo by Gary Jewitt. Play by the young people, "Gift Wrap- ping". Santa 'Claus distributed gifts to the teacher and children and Miss Margaret Jackson, music supervisor, and Miss Ilam- CONSTANCE • Mr. Allan Pfaff of Crediton spent last' Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Ken IPrezcator. • Miss Helen Mcllwain, nurse- dnstraining at !Stratford spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 'George :Mellwain. IMr. acid .Mrs. 'Howard 'Presz- cater spent 'last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Glanville of Credi- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Ross McGregor and family •attended the Christ- mas sas concert last Wednesday 'evening at Fordwich where families. • Mr. and Mas. Ernest Ellwood ONTARIO FARMERS' UNION of Clinton visited Sunday with Farmers' Union held an exec- Mr, and Mrs. Joe Riley and MT. utive meeting, at Carl Dalton's and Mrs. Frank Riley. on :Saturday night with all mem- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jewitt and hers present. Mr. Gordon Hill family attended the concert on told members that 0.F.U. was Friday evening at St. Ives not all satisfied with Govern- 'School near Thorndale where anent support formula, and es Miss Joyce Jewitt is teacher. peeially ,the basic period of pre- Mies Margaret Wallis, •Bay- vious 3 yeas., and said O.F.U. field spent the weekend with had sent a telegram to each Mr. and (Mrs. Ken. Hulley. CROP . REPORT member stating the basic period Heavy rain and record 'high should be .previous 10 years as temperatures have created a it does not fulfill their promisee muddy situation in .most ,bairn- of parity prices. Mrs. Nesbit read financial report for Coun- ty and also told of being -asked to hold two 'O.F.U. meetings in Lucknow area. Bob Taylor gave interesting report on Wheatand Hog (Marketing Scheme, also a letter from Reg Meyers asking about 'wheat board meeting. Mrs. John Armstrong reported on pians for selling 'tickets on a draw but was left to committee yards during the past' week. says Arthur "Bolton, Assistant Agri. 'Rep. for Huron ICoun'tyy. Anyone who has an •exercising area for -Gabble •id a loose hous- ing set up which is not' paved may find it necessary •to• 'locate a new area for 'Ghia purpose if a change to colder weather dots not conte in the near future. Since there are no cities in Huron , 'County most of the christmas ••trees requ'ir'ed are supplied from local wood clots. ELY A ��p F�� E EXT As New Year's is a midweek holiday The Seaforth News must go to ..press one day earlier next week: Please •send in news and -L.g vertising at least one day - asci also,. please ---,than usual. DUBLIN The annual sweeting of the Gt1ild of ,St. Marys %Church, Dub- lin was held at the 'home of Rev. and Mrs. James, Seaforth. The same •officers were selected for the following year, Mrs. Charles Seriend 'Pres.. Mr's. Albert Rock as Sec.-'Treas., :Mrs Douglas Racho, press reporter, A short Christmas Program followed consisting of two Cinuatmas stories by Mrs. 'Gooier and Mrs. Jones. Mrs. (Reuben .Ahrens gave several selections -of Clhal t- m'as Carola on the mouth organ. IMT James closed the meeting ,MT. 'Don Lamont and son Larry of Godeich spent Satur- day with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grimnoldby. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mcllwain end family .spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bob •Mcllwain of Bayfield. Mr. Wes Sioggart spent Sun- day visiting with this father, Mr. Charles FIo.ggart who is still a patient in St. Joseph's 'Hospital, Lon don. There was a packed school house on Thursday to see the the successful and very inter- esting program when ,S.,S. No. 3, Hallett, under 'their teacher, Miss 'Sisley Hamilton, 'presented their C'hris'tmas concert as well es a play by the Constance young people under the leader- ship of .Mrs. W. L. Whyte. Wan. Dale was master of ceremonies and capably 'filled his duties. The followiu,g is the program: God save the Queen; welcome song also, We wish you a Merry Christmas, chorus "Winter Won- derland 3u -tiler chorus `White Cheeks and Red Whiskers" and `Up on the Housetops". Dia- Marjorie Catherine Jane Dowson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil logue, "The ;Party -Line", Rby- IDow,son, Varna, and William Russell Consitt, son of Mrs. Eileon thrall band, "MacN a us. a r a's Consul' and the lite Russell Ccnsitt• Zurich, who were married in with prayer. Lunch'' was served. Bald" chorus' "Willie Claus". Varna 'United' Church recently. Edna. S. S. No. 3 School Concert G. S. No. 3, r'iinckersmith held their annual Christmas concert on Friday evening, Dec. 201111 under the direction of their teacher, Mrs. Ken Rogerson. The school was fulled to nape- city and decorated in keeping with the Christmas season. The program consisted of dialogues -and Christmas carols. Master Ronald :Scott ,giving the open- ing welcome, other highiights•of the program were, a square dance "Swing your partner", by grade 1; Brenda Ann Har- greaves, Allen McN•al; Ann Ve- lenge, Rickey Burdge; (Betty Dalrymple, Lawrence Elliott; [Barbara McKenzie, Robert Mc- Cartney: Marjorie Pilaff, step dancing Bonnie ,Dalrymple, tap dancing; Gaye Elliott, ac- cordion solo; Dick Leith, two very interesting solos. Duanne Haugh was the accompanist for idton, the teacher, were both ,the evening, called on for short speeches. Mrs. Rogerson is to be con- Those spending the Christmas gretulated on such fine order holidays with their parents are and an excellent 'program San - Douglas Riley of Eastwood with ,ta Claus distributed the gifts Mr. and •Mrs, Frank Riley.Missfor ,the children, Muriel Dale of 'Brampton with ; John R. Rathwell has passed Mr. and ,Mrs Verne •Dale. Miss the final examinations of the Joyce Jewitt of Thorndale with Institute of Chartered Aecount- Mr•. and Mrs, William Jewitt. ants and will receive his degree Miss Mary Whyte of Guelph at the presentation of awards with 'Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Whyte. ceremony to be held at the Miss Janet McGregor of (Ford- Royal York, Toronto, in Febru- wich with Mr. and Mrs. Ross ery. His many friends in this district j extend congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Fred IRathwell 8la U C E F 1 E LD spent Christmas with Mr. and • Mrs. Homer Hunt, Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Chesney . Mr. :Gordon Mustard, T:oron- end daughter Barbara, •Sernia, to, spent the weekend with this spent a few days with friends parents M3•, and Mrs. Alex Mus- 'Seaforth and 'Tucltersmith tard. and remained over for Christ= mas. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Scott moved into their new home on Friday, formerly occupied by Mrs. Jas. Berry. An accident which might have proved more serious oc- curred on highway 4, when Mr. Harold Lobb was in collision with the Tuckersmith Municipal Telephone System Truck, driv- en by Mr. Murray McKenzie. Mr. Lobb was injured slightly while Mr. 'McKenzie was un- hurt. The Lobb car was dans- aged to some extent. Miss Mary Broadfoot and Mrs. Barbara Taylor spent the Ghi•istmas holiday with their pas ents. Mr. and ;Mrs. Trevor Davison of !Batavia, N.Y., spent the weekend with Mr. Davison's parents, Rev. Mr. Davison and Mrs. Davison. • Miss Annie Mustard is visit- ing with Mrs. J. B. ;Mustard and KIPPEN ,Messrs Stan Jackson, Wilfred Tremeer of Kippen, and Percy Wright, Win. Batson of Rib- bert attended the Chicago In- ternational Live Stock 'Showthe week of Dec. 4th. Mr. and Mrs. Orval McClin- chey of Varna visited Sunday evening with the former's mo- ther, iMrs. James McOly'mont. Mr.Stanley Jackson attended the funeral of his uncle, the late Elizah +Harlton of Granton. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perkins, Danny and Jimmie motored to Sherbrooke, • Quebec, to spend the •Chrlstmas week with M•r. Perkin's parents. Mrs. Alice Cook and friend of London visited ISun•day after- noon 'with Mrs- James' McCly- mont, the 'latter returning to London with her daughter to spend the Christmas holidays. •