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The Seaforth News, 1957-12-26, Page 3Th WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 79 e af cir e iT .. - Authorized as Second Class mail, Post office .Dent, .Ottawa Snowdon Bros., Publishom SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DD+ CIfM.BER 26, 1967 $1.50 a Year Things We Must Make Room For (A Christmas message by Dr. J. Semple on behalf of the Seaforth and District Ministerial Association) "There was no room for them in the Inn" Luke 2: 7 "Where is the guest -chamber? Luke 22: 11 An Inn and a Guest -Chamber stand at the op- posite poles of hospitality. The Inn represents professional hospitality offered to those who can pay for it. The guest -chamber represents hospitality of the heart where we are received for what we are and not for what we profess. Our English version of, these two verses gig - gest these two different forms of entertain- ment. But the same word is employed"in each case (Kataluma). (The "caravanserai" ap- pears in. Luke 101 34) . There would be no "Inn" at Bethlehem. (Khans are only found on caravan routes) . Each house would have a guestchamber. The story is quite simple. When Joseph and Mary arrived at Bethlehem the guestchamber was already full. Discovering that, they with- drew, and Jesus was born where the cattle were stalled. St. Luke throws in the sentence without passion. He is merely explaining the circumstances and not condemning any one. But that first reception of Christ was highly significant. It was a specimen of the treat- ment to which He was continually subjected, and which is still offered' to His Cause. 1.—It Was Largely True Of His Earthly Life 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 Golden Wedding of the Bernard Notts 11VIr. and Mrs. .Bernard Nett will celebrate their '50th wed- ding 'atnniversary •on Friday, Dec. 27th. A family dinner is being held during the afternoon at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. David (McLean. They were marriedat Mac- Lennan, Algoma. Mrs. Nott was Agnes 'Dorothea Townsend, a daughter of !Isaac Townsend and Jane Murray, both families having moved there from the Seaforth vicinity. After 10 years in Algoma, 1Mr. and Mrs. Nott came to Tuckersnith for 7 years and then took the farm at lot 7, con. 8. (Bullett, where they resided ,for 27 years until retiring '5 years ago to Egunond- vidle. 1Dhey have four sons chid two •daughters: Earl on the home farm in Hullett; Elgin Nott of Mullett; ,Harvey 'Nott of Ham- ilton and Mervin of .Seaforth; Mrs. •Gordon Richardson !('Bev- nice) and Mas. Ward Knox '(Wdnnifred) of Billet. Mr. Melt has two brothers: Victor of the Soo and William of Toronto. Mrs. Nott has two brothers: Joseph of Fort William and Thomas of Edmonton. 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 admit 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 of'life 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 carne and went unnoticed. The ;izost determining things that have come into your life havecome quietly, ,un- noticed. The greatest things that happen in any generation are inconspicuous, unostenta- tious, missed bymost people. What is good and beautiful and true Scarcely ever make the headlines; only the evil, the ugly, the false, the loud, the boisterous make news. 3.—Christ and Christmas teach us to rake S room in our live for Christ's faith that some- thing of the life of God is born into this world (Continued on Page Four) Presbyterian S. S. Hold Concert Parents, friends and scholars of First (Presbyterian .Church :School gathered in the school room of the church .on Wednes- day evening ; for the 'annual Christmas concert. Following an ;address of wel- come iby (Rev. •Gampbell, th e Junior !School presented the following suumlblers: j°`A M!es'ty Christmas 'Baud" :by the class taught by Madelon Townsend and Mrs. 21. Nott; "What Makes Christmas Merry" by the class tangiht by Ann ,Dick and Karen !Nicholson; "The 'Story our Christmas Tree Tells" ' by the class • taught by : Dorothy Keys. and Mrs. X. Sharp; "A Row of, Christmas Candles" by the class taught by QVliss J. 'Scott and Mr. J. Patterson. A, vocal trio !was composed of 'Peter Kiang, Jim- my Nixon, and 'Gary (Nicholson. Awards for attendance at Church ,School were presented as follows: periled ,attendance for the 2nd .consecutive year, Evelyn Dick; perfect •attend- ance for .one year, Grace %Bev erman, Emily 'Carter, and Mar- garet Reeves; near perfect at- tendance Meta • Reeves, Anne Sharp, Anne Kling, (Many La- mont, Connie Atkinson, Katie 'Scott, Joe Dick, Elizabeth Stew- art, (Gloria Be'uerman, Marlene Canter, Agnes • Carter, Ellen Calder, Anne a Dick, Karen Nich- olson, Leslie 'Carter, Darlene !Silis, Cheryl Muir, Helen Lands - borough, Paul Muir, Dianne Patterson, David Lanalsborough, and (Sandy Lamont. The second portion of the program oonsdatted ,of a Christ- mas service, "+In Bethlehem's Manger," presented by 'Nie classes 'taught by Mrs. Reeves, Mr.:Hoelscher, Mr. Reith, and ]4Ir. Campbell. Classes taught by Mss. Hoelscher and Mrs. Thom- pson foamed 'a junior choir and led in the singing of carols. A visit from Santa with his boxes of candy brought the evening to a close. Blacksmith Shop Burned Saturday A metal covered frame build- ing at :the old waterworks, used by Arthur ,Bushie, town eun- ployeee, as a blacksmith shop, was burned about midnight Saturday aright. The alarm was turned in by Verdun Rau, a neighbor, when he and Mas. Rau noticed the reflection of the fire. Mr. Bushie was at home ,but had ,not seen anything wrong up to that time. A blacksmith by trade, Mr. 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. Rifle Club Elects Officers 'The annual election of offi- cers of Seaforth Rifle Club was held •on Wednesday evening last with Jos. 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 Millson, scoring 47 out of 50, and the second 'turkey was won by Verdun Rau, scoring 48 out of 50. Another turkey Abort will be held in the :tonin hall basement on Monday evening, 'Dec. 30, at 8 o'clock, when all interested are invited. Northside Concert Much Enjoyed . The Nortihsi4e Sunday +School concert on +Dec. 18th was very successful, the program being provided largely by the kinder- garten classes. The program ripened' with a weicoree 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, ecitations, Andy MacDonald, David Broome; solo, Mary Elliott; •re- cibations, Edna Little, (Barbara tBrya'ms; solo, Ruth 'Aifne Wil son;. recitations, David Bjrady, Judy Walters, Jeanette Wetter - worth, Christine 'Turnbull. The primary rhythm band was in charge of Betty 'Muegge and Joan Bach. Alice ICntristie's class contri- buted recitations by Joe Sall, Veda Malkus and 'a solo !by Lynn Wright. A shadow -graph was given by Una Talbot's class. Before the close of the concept Santa Clans appeared. S. S. Concert At Egmondville The annual concert of Eg- mondvblle Sunday 'School was field on 'Thursday evening with a large •arbtendance. Rev. Dr. J. Semple ,acted .as chairman. Songs and recitations were giv- en by the kindergarten class. Symbols of Christmas, welcome verse and recitations by Mrs. Nott'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.- werePs Jack Mc- Laughlin, George Wood, Brien Woodson, Allan Hillman, Jerry Upshall, Neil Gemmell, Ken Gemmell, John Stoll, Jim Pap- isleJiKnight. , can candlelight � hi 1 was 7given by Marjory Papple's class and song "Winter Wonderland". The Nativity Scene was presented by four classes, 'Mies Alice Wat- son's,Mrs. G. lMcGonigle'a, Glenn Glavin's, Mr. 'Bernard Nott':. (Mrs. Ed lBayce's class sang the closing song. "Now'Onr 'Show Is Over". Attendance dip- lomas were presented to 70 pu- pils by Dr. /Semple and MT, A. C. Routledge. Accompanists du- lling .the evening were Mrs. E1 - mer Cameron ,and Miss Carolyn Neai,. who played for the older girls' choir. A. silver collection. was taken towards the !purchase of a projeotor and screen. The following members of Mrs. Ritchie's class took part: Janice Eyre, Cindy Eisler, Barbara Gem- mell, Elizabeth McLean, Dianne Nott, Brad Finlayson, Paul Pat- rick, Pam Patrick, Charlie Carter, Marilyn Durst, Jan Oke, Glen McLachlan, Brian McGregor, Janet Finnigan. MRS. J. ARNOLD CASE ars. 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 79th year, Born in Egmond- vill'e, she was married Aug. S, 1905 to Mr. Case who prede- ceased hoer several yea's ago. She is survived by one daught- er, Mrs. George '(Margaret) Scofield, Detroit, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Margaret IHaniiitan, Kansas City, Kan.; one grand- daughter, ;Mrs. Edward I(Nancy) Laden'berger, 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- vice was held on Monday at 2 p.m. at the Box Funeral •Chapel, Seaforth. Rev. J. Si. James, of St. Tho'm'as' +Anglican 'Church, iSeatorbh, offieiated. Interment was in IMaitlan'd'b'ank Cemetery. The pallbearers were Hugh Gorwi'1d, . James Stewart, !Rus- sell (Holmes, Frank 'Case; Jack •Case, E. Ladenbergger. "IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE" Young pigs are in good de- mand, according to the report of a 'district farmer. "When I get any Seaforth News on Thursday the little pigs advertised are al m a Y s gone," he states. .CROP REPORT Heavy shin and record high temperatures have created a muddy situation in .most barn- yards during the past week says Arthur 1Bolton, Assistant Agri. 'Rep. for Huron (County. Anyone who 'has air exercising area for cattle iii, a loose hous- ing Set up which is •no's' paved may find it necessary to locate a new area for this purpose :if a .change to colder weather does not come in :the neat future. 'Since 'there are no cities in Huron 'County most of the christmas: trees requlined are supplied from local wood lots. EAtxI NEXT As New Fear's is a midweek. holiday The .Seaford' News must go to „press one day earlier, next week: Please send in news and advertising at least one day earlier, Correspondents oleo please send a day earlier than usual Seals Presented To Northside Pupils The presentation of attend, anee awards was made at the Northside Sunday School on Dec. 15th, Mr. 'Sam' Scott is su- perintendent. The following is a Est of those who received seals and diplomas. Attendance Awards 1957 Robert Raikes Diploma, 1st year — Elaine Rebel -tons Marj- orie :MacDonald, Joey Ball, Kar- en Dill. 2nd year seals—!Douglas Dal- rymple, Ellen .Connell, Jim Dal- rymple, Mary Elliott, Beata Malkus, Craig Hall, 'Brock Hall, Joyce Reiland, Phyllis 'Bryans, Clayton Connell, Betty QVIuegge. 3rd year seals --Peter 'S•iliery, Barbara Talbot, Susan MacLen- nan, !Bill MacLennan, Mill Pin - der. 4th year seals—Barry Fleet. ing, Alan Carter, Karen Pinder, Louise Bradshaw, Betty Goudie, Donald :Carter. 5th year seals—Don Wright, Jimmie Carter, Nancy Berger, Daryl .Schneider, Ken Ma/wain, Sharon MctNichol, Elizabeth Car- ter, Elaine Oke, Lee Fleming. 0th year seals—Gloria Cart- er, Carl Berger, Carol Carter, Lois :Scott, Helen Elliott, Donna Mae Berger, Karl 'Camp'bell. Kerry Campbell. 7th year seals—Bill !Roberton, Joan Hach, Mary Scott. 8th year Alumni Diploma— Emily Elliott, Robert Elliott, Joan Roberton. 9th year seal—Alice Christie 12th year seal—Lynda •Say auge. +13th year seal — ,Sandra .Sa- vauge. 15th year seal— Robt. Knight ONTARIO FARMERS' UNION Farmers' Union held an exec- utive meeting at Carl !Dalton's on Saturday night with all mem- bers present. Mr. Gordon Hill told members that O.F.U.'was not all satisfied with •Govern- enent support formula, and es- peoially the'basic period of pre- vious 3 year, and said C.P.U.• had sent a telegram to each :member stating the basic period should be ,previous 10 years es it :does nob fulfill ;their promise of parity prices. Mrs. Nesbit read financial report for Coun- ty and -also told of being asked to hold two O.F.U. 'meetings tai 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 plans for selling tickets on a :draw but was left to committee DUBLIN The annual meeting of the Guild of tab. Marys Church, Dub- lin was held at the home of Rev, and 'Mrs. James, Seaforth. The Swine officers were selected for the following year, Mrs. Charles 'Friend, Pres..:Mr's. 'Albert Rock as Sec.-Treas., .Mrs. Douglas Bache, press reporter. A short Christmas "program followed consisting of two Christmas stories by Mrs. 'Gooier and Mrs. Jones, M2%. (Reuben, Ahrens gave several selecbions•of Christ- mas Carols on' the month organ. IMr. James closed the meeting with prayer. Lunch was served CONSTANCE Mr. Allan Pfaff of Crediton spent last' Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Prezcator. - • Miss Helen McIlwain, nurse- inmtraining at Stratford spent a few clays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George 'Mollwain. Mr. and inc.,Howard Press - cater spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Glanville of Credi- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Ross McGregor and family attended the Christ- nras concert last WednesdaY evening at Fordwich where their daughter, Miss Janet Mc- Gregor is teaching. 'Mr. and. Mrs. Frank !Riley and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Riley attended the 'Christmas concert at East- wood where Douglas Riley is teacher. ;Mr. Lloyd Spier of Toronto, formerly of IReg]na spent the weekend at the homes of Mr. and les. Wilbur Jewitt and Mr. and !Mrs. William Jewitt and families. • Mr. .and Mrs. Ernest Ellwood of Clinton visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Riley and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley. Mr. and 'Mrs. Wm. Jewitt and family attended the concert on Friday evening et St. Ives 'School near Thorndale where Mies Joyce Jewitt is teacher. Miss .:Margaret Wallis, Hay- field spent the weekend with Mr. and (Mrs. Ken Hulley. +Mr. Don Lamont and son Larry of Godetich spent Satur- day with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grime] dby. Mr, and Mrs. Geo. McIlwaini and family spent Sunday with Mr. end Mrs. "Bob 'Mellwain .of Bayfield. Mr. Wes 'Hoggar.t spent Sun- day visiting with his father, Mn. Charles Hoggart who is still a patient in St. Joseph's (hospital, London. There was a packed school house on Thursday to see ,the the successful and very inter- esting program when S.S. No. 3, Hullett, under their teacher, Miss"Sirley .Hamilton, presented their Christmas concert as well es a play by the Constance young people under the :leader- ship of Mrs. W, L. Whyte. Wm. Dale was master of ceremonies and capably filled his duties. The .following is the program; God save the Queen; welcome song .also, We wish you a Merry Christmas, chorus "Winter Won- derland. Junior chorus "White Cheeks and 'Red Whiskers" and "Up on the Housetops". Dia- logue, "The Party Line". Rhy thmin diancl, "MacN amara 's . Band". chorus, "Willie 'Claus". SAVAUGE'S JEWELLERY - GIFTS - FINE CHINA e�+��e e�SSBBA�FFOOR AWAiggstk HH Reeibation by Mary !Buchanan; Edna. solo by Janice Jewitt, "Wi Sanity come to Shanty Town". Nursery rhyme novelty. Mono- logue by Joyce 'Brown, "The Day after Chrisbmas". Junior number, "'The !Haymakers"; sen- ior girls drill; solo, Diana Dale; "Snowy White Snow" and "Jingle !Bells"; dialogue, "Dad's Quirt 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 Comes Santa Claus", Recita- tion by :Corry Wam'mes. Born solo by Gary Jewitt, PIay +by' the young people, "Gift Wrap- ping". Santa Claus distributed 5. S. No. 3 School Concert r5. S. N•o. 3, Tackersmith held their annual Christmas concert Oil Friday evening, Dec. 20th under the direction of their teacher, Mrs. Ken Rogerson. The school was filled to .capa- city and decorated in keeping with the Christmas season. The program consisted of dialogues and Chaistmas carols. Master +Ronald Scott giving the open- ing welcome, other hi'ghlightsaf the program were, a square dance ".Swing your partner", by grade 1; !Brenda Ann Har- greaves, Allen McNeil; Ann Ve- lenga, Rickey Burdge; Betty Dalrymple, Lawrence Elliott; !Barbara McKenzie, Robert Mc- Cartney: Marjorie Pilaff, step dancing; Bonnie Dalrymple, ac - gifts to the teacher and: children tap dancing: Gaye •Elliott, ac- g ldcordion solo; Dick Lobb, two and Miss Margaret Jackson, very interesting solos. +Suanne music supervisor, and Miss Ham- Haugh was the accompanist for ilton, the teacher, were both the evening. called on for short speeches. Mrs. Rogerson is to be con - Those spending the Christmas gratulated on such fine order holidays with their .parents aro and an excellent program. San - Douglas Riley of Eastwood with .ie. Claus distributed the gifts Mr, and .Mrs. Frank (Riley. miss' for the e'hrldren. Muriel 'Dale of Brampton with I John R. Rathwell has passed Mr. and Mrs: Verne Dale. Miss' ,the final examinations of the Joyce Jewitt of Thorndale with Institute of Chartered Account - 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 tFord- Royal York, Toronto, in Febru- wich with Mr. and Mrs, Ross cry, His many friends in this McGregor. district extend congratulations. 1 Mr. and 'Mrs. Fred Rothwell BRUCEFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Mac Chesney and daughter Barbara, Sarnia, spent a few days with friends tai Seaforth and Tucicersmith and remained over for Christ= etas. 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 Tuckersmdth 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 dam- aged to some extent. !Miss Mary Broadfoot and Mrs. Barbara Taylor spent the Christmas holiday with their parents. Mr. and '.Mrs. Trevor Davison of 'Batavia, N.Y., spent the weekend with Mn. Davison's parents, Rev. Mr. Davison and Mrs. Davison. Miss Annie Mustard is visit- ing with Mas. J. B. Mustard and spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hunt, Seaforth. Mr. Gordon Mustard, Toron- to, spent the weekend with itis parents Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mus- tard. KIPPEN :Messrs Stan Jackson, Wilfred Tremeer of Kippen, and Percy Wright, Wm. 1Butson of Rib- bert attended the !Chicago In- ternational Live Stock sShowthe week of Dec. 4th. Mr. and Mrs. Orval McClin- chey of Varna visited Sunday evening with the former's ano- ther, !Mrs. James 1VIcOlymon't. Mr. Stanley Jackson attended the funeral of :his uncle, the late Elizah +Rariton of Granton. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perkins, Danny and Jimmie motored to Sherbrooke, • Quebec, to spend the .Christmas week with Mr. Perkin's parents. Mr's. Alice Cook and friend of London visited (Sunday after- noon with Mrs. James;-. McCly- mont, the latter returning •to London with her daughter to spend the Christmas holidays. Manjotie Cattle/ills Jane Dowson, daughter of bit•, and bits. Cecile Dow,son, Varna, sad William. Russell Consitt, son or 'Mrs. Eileen C'ansitt and the lite Ruseall Cousitt, Zurich, who tcere married in Verna rutted Church recently.