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The Seaforth News, 1958-12-25, Page 1T Seaforth WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 80 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1958 T1.6e a Year Authorized as Second Class mall, Post' Office Dept;, Ottawa Snowdon Bros., Publishers The Christmas Rose of Ste Agnes A Christmas dressage by Dr. J. Semple on behalf of the Seaforth and District Ministerial Association (A Story and a Parable) The Rose is the einem of flow- ers. It reigns everywhere, from the snows to the tropics. It is a universal flower, rich in a multi- tude of varieties, from- the dog - rose in the hedgerow to the deli-' cate and exquisite beauty of the highly -developed bloom. One variety stands quite alone. It is the black Hellebore, or the Christmas rose. Its roots are black. Once they were used in medicine. The ancients thought they were a cure for madness and melancholia. Fts flower is a large white bloom, spread out as a saucer, and it is tinged with purple or red. In Britain it is grown in the hot -house for Christmas. In warmer countries it flourishes in the open. It is known everywhere as the "Christ- mas Rose". In countries other than our own, It is called the Rose of St. Agnes, and this Is the reason for the name it bears. In the time of the Emperor Di- oeletiau, there lived iu Rome a beautiful girl, Agnes, her par - outs and her environment were pagan. When quite a young girl, after the fashion of the time,. her hand was sought in marriage by a Roman Noble, whom she refus- ed because he was not 0 Christ - Ian. The Emperor; who favoured this marriage, was furious at the refusal of Agnes. He ordered her to be stripped naked, and outraged. But, says the story, her mass of beautiful hair fell over her body and hid her shame from the eyes of the beholders. Then she was thrust into the fire, but the flames would not consume her. Finally, else was beheaded, and some of her blood fell upon the white roses which bloomed around her. And so the rose :became her flower. It was known ever afterwards 'by the Christians as the "Christmas Rose of St. Agnes". The story is based partly upon fact and partly upon legend. But its meaning Is unmistakable. Agnes :means Lamb. And so the lamb became her symbol. Every - '''"'''''''‘Where in Art St. Agnes is seen with a lamb. She was slain on January 21, A.D. 304, and this day is kept as the festival of her - martyrdom. Two lambs are set apart in the ceremony. When theY are suffioiently grown, they are shorn of their wool, which is woven into a strip, and this is sent by the Pope to any new Archbishop as a sign of his office. It is called a pallium. We can sec what lies behind the legend, and what it is meant to teach, namely, that nothing can slay true beauty and parity. The winter kills off our garden flowers, but we can grow roses in December if we know how, The ley breath of the world cart- not destroy the beauty and purity of our souls. When our winter conies on, old age with its . les- sening of heat, we can, if we will, retain all the beauty of t'he summer days. The white 'hair and the- placid face are, in their way, quite as beautiful as the full beauty and strength of the earlier years. "Grow' old along with me, the best is yet to be", The world is always striking at the beauty of the human soul; trying to strip It o1 its clothing, and expose it to the coarse laug liter of men. But we can grow a raiment of the spirit which ef- fectually protects us from aa sault, and which no flame can consume. Even if the world lays its rough hands upon us it cannot destroy our intim once. The body of St. Agnes pass- es under the stroke of the axe, but her soul goes marching on, and speaks to all ages. The her oes who have died rather than surrender, have made life great er for the rest of the people. We can grow roses in Decem- ber, in our spirits. Whatever be the climate around us, it reed not -penetrate to the soul and Chill its warmth. A prophet sang of the desert blossoming as the rose. That is the hardest task of all, to trans- form society, to convert its wastes into gardens, to redeem its desolation, to bring life into its barrenness, to convert the Saharas of life into the Garden of Eden, in a word, to establish the Kingdom of God in the world. At Christmas we are face to face with the sole secret of all transformations, within the Ind!. vidual soul and in the world at large. And it lies in that Divine Child, who brings to mankind the eternal life, and -offers the only power by which life can be re -made. He was God's fairest flower, flourishing in the cold of the world, "without sin", and with the perfection of His humanity. He sows in every heart that re - delves Him, the Divine seed of which He has the secret. Who- ever opens his heart to Him, and abides in Him, will have roses in the soul, and also become His co- workers in transforming the de- serts of life into the rose garden of God. 40 . ,fire l%a, -w .ovu _ •., '•, -a. •- t. L.O.L. EUCHRE IS. S. Concert Seaforth L.O.L. 793 held a suc- cessful Christmas euchre in the St. Thomas Church Orange hall 011 Monday night The annual concert was held with a good attendance. Chickens' in St, Thomas' parish hall on Fri, were given for first prizes and ...assitLione hands. Winners were: Lad- les—Mrs. Chas Reeves, .Mrs. Tom Kay; consolation, Mrs. Myrtle McKay; nmen--Joint Tremeer, II• Dolmage; eons„ iiMiltoin Stewart„ Draw winners for turkeys: Leo day night, starting with supper at. 6.30. Rev, J. H. James was chairman for the program, con- sisting of a duet, Bob and Her- man Baine; chorus by Mrs, Spit tabs J. A. Group; reading, Jean Kruse; Bill McDowell, AI, MCC - Hagan, Fred Tideswell, Frank Ri• Lean solo, Dianne Free, accom- ley, Mrs. A, W. Moore, Mr. Hugh panted by Mary Ann Snowdon; solo, R. Mennen; solos, M. Fr'ai- ser, Paul Spittal, Yvonne Adams, Russell Adams, Janet Beattie; a reading, Wendy Moore. Mr. R..7 Spittal was accompanist. Santa Claus, assisted by Ken Powell, brought candy stockings. At tendance awards were presented to Dianne Free, Pauline Adams, Shirley Dinsmore, Murdo Mac Lean, Paul Beattie, Paul Spittal and Brian Oldfield. Clark, Clinton. MAKE AWARDS Four Elizabeth Scott Scholar- ships were announced this week at the Seaforth district high school. The winners were stud- ents at the high school last term and are now taking various courses -and training. Rosemary Lane is at teachers' college, Jen- ny Morue at Western University, Georgine McCartney is training as a nurse and Mayda Beuerman is taking a nursery school course. This is the first award of these scholarships which are for $100 each. Miss Scott left $11000 in her will in trust to the school with scholarships to be awarded from the interest. Principal Plumsteel said there had been some delay this year in determining with the trust com- pany the amount of interest available for the -scholarships. He expected that in future years the awards would be made earl- ier, probably in October. VARNA The United Church Sunday School held their Christmas en- tertainment on Monday evening of this week with a good program of songs, recitations, etc., also a number of pictures were shown by Rev. T. J. Pitt of the Vacation School which was held last sum- mer. Mr. Lorne Stephenson is at present in the Sarnia IIospital, his many friends wish him a speedy recovery. A Christmas Eve Service will be held this Wednesday evening in the Varna United Cho'Ch and next Wednesday evening a New Year's Service in the Goshen Un- ited :Church. Rev. T. J. Pitt to have charge of both services, E�. f i :t RLY NEXT WEEK As ,New Year's Day is next Thursday, The Seaforth. News must goto press one clay earlier than usual. Please send in news and advertising by Monday, or earlier if possible. MRS. MATTHEiV ARh'ISTIIOH(# Mrs. Matthew Armstrong, the former Ann Elizabeth Rogerson of Huliett twp. flied suddenly on Sunday,. Dec. 21, about 2 p.m., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Percy Cole, 70 Huron St., Strat- ford, following an illness of one day, Mrs. Armstrong was .in her 91st year. Born and educated in Hullett, she farmed with her hus- band there until they retired to Seaforth in 1950. In 1955, she went to live with her daughter in Stratford, following the death on Feb: 21, 1965, of her husband. She was a metnbor of Iiinburn United ,Church. She is survived by four sons, Howard and John of Iiullett twp.; Fred, Flamilton, and James Clinton; three daugh- ters, Mrs. Thos, (Theresa) Pryce. of McKillop; Mrs. Percy (Mabel) Cole, Stratford, and Mrs. George (Elia) Mnnro, Seaforth; seven- teen grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren. Funeral was held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the G. A. Whitney funeral home, Sea - forth, the Rev. J. C. Britton of Northside United Church, offici- ated. Temporary entombment will be in Clinton Mausoleum. Inter- nment will follow in Burns' ceme- tery, Mallett twp. NEW RESIDENCE Believed to be a "first" In Sea forth, a new bungalow built in London arrived here Monday morning on two trucks and in a few hoursboth the sections were joined together en the prepared foundation. The new residence located on Ann street is for liam Nediger of the high school staff and the contractor is the Kernohan Company of London. The brick work will be completed later. Northside Concert Much Enjoyed iNorthskle United Church Smr. day .Scltool Concert opened with Carol singing led by Junior Choir under direetion of Miss Mabel Turnbull, Rev. C. Britton led in prayer. Kindergarten numbers. Wel- come Soug and Merry Christmas, Recitation, Elaine Carter; Song, Away in a Manger; Recitation, Toanmy Crawford; Flinger Exer• case, 'Birds; Recitation, Marlene Turnbull; Recitation, Ron Dal- rymple; Exercise, Five Little Children; Recitation, Fi'eddio ifuisser; Duet by Gail and Carol Anne Doig; Recitation, by Lynn .Bowie; Song, Peter, James and John in a Sail Boat; Recitation, Ruth Dunlop. Northside United ,Ohurch Sun- day School attendance awards for 1968 were made as follows: 1st year diplomas (21)--Gorcl- on Siuisser, Freddie 'Masser, Lin- da Huisser, Ralph Wood, Randy Wood, Barbara Bryans, Ron Dal- rymple, Mary Oke, Elaine Cart- er, Dilly Drager, Karen Hender- son, Christine Turnbull, Ruth Ann Wilson, Vida Malkus, Janet Turnbull, Bobby Brady, Allan, Wilson, Peter Wilbeo, Linda Mac- Donald, Bruce Wilbee, Douglas Wright. 2nd year seals (4) - Mary Ball, Elaine Roberton, Gerda Christensen, David Britton. 3rd year seals (8)—Filler Con nell, ,Joyce Kelland, Phyllis Bry- ans,..lVIary Elliott, Clayton Con- nell, Beata Malkus, Jim Dalrym, ple, Douglas Dalrymple. 4th year seals - (6) Barbara Talbot, Susan MacLennan, Bill MaoLennan, Peter Sillery, Item neth Scott, Connie Britton. 5th year seals (4) —Barry Fleming, Donald Carter, Allan Carter, Louise Bradshaw. Gth year seals (7)—Sharon McNichol, Elizabeth Carter, Daryl Schneider, Elaine Ole, Lee Flem- ing, Jimmy Carter, Nancy Berger, '7th year seals (6)—Ilelen Elli- ott, Donna Berger, Kenny Camp- bell, Karl Campbell, Lois Scott, Carol Carter. 8th year Alumni Diploma (3); Joan Bach, Bill Roberton, Mary Scott. 9th year seal (8)—Emily Elli- ott, Robert Elliott, Joan Rober- ton, 13th year seal—Linda Savauge. 16th year seal—Robt. Knight. A total of 64 awards, Other numbers on the program were: Una Talbot's Class: Recitations by ,Stephen Brady, Alan Carter, Doug Dalrymple, Doug Bray; Mrs. Schneiders, Betty Muegge's and Joan Bach's Class—A. Song; Accordion solo, Helen Elliott; Mrs. Storey's class, song; Mrs. Wilson's- class, Girls' drill; Solo, Donna Berger; pianist, Nancy Berger; Lynda Savauge's class, a visit from St. Nick; an accordion Solo, Wayne Wilson. Closed by prayer by a former pastor. Rev. H. V. Workman. Holiday Hours At Post Office Your local Post Office staff aro now up-to-date on the back log of mailings and all mail will receive pre -Christmas delivery. Christmas Day being a full statutory holiday, the office will be closed all Clay. Boxing Day. Doe. 26111, a statutory holiday, the main door will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the wickets open for all phases of business from 12 noon to 1 p.m. only. New Year's Day, being a full statutory holiday, the Post Office will be closed all day. Your local postal staff wish to take this opportunity to thank all those who co-operated so 'willing- ly during the busy season, and to wish one and all the compli- ments of the season. Lady Breaks Hip Crossing Roadway Mrs, Lillian Wright, ;67, slip- ped while crossing the main in- tersection on Saturday afternoon about 4 o'clock and suffered a broken hip, and had to be remov- ed emoved to the hospital. It was planned to have her undergo an operation to peg the bone, but owing to her condition on Monday the opera- tion was postponed. Mrs. Wright had baited a pre and had just left her biome in the Oke apart- ments to take it to a neighbor's when the accident happened, NORTHSIDI7 TV.iM.S. -Northside United Church hold their December meeting on Tues- day night, Dec. 1611. Mrs. James Scott opened the meeting by the reading of a poem on Christmas, followed by hymn 47. Mrs, Work - led in prayer. Mrs. Walden conducted the business, Miss Fen- nell read a letter of thanks front Miss Truman in Japan to the- W.M.S. ladies for a pin which had been taken to her by Miss Fennell last summer. A short memoriam service was held for the members who had passed on during the year. Sharon MoNich- ol and Barbara Talbot sang two lovely carols. Mr, Britton In- stalled the new officers for 1959. Mrs, A, McNichol had charge of the program which consisted of singing carols and the reading: of psalms alternately. Mrs. Dun- dee, read the scripture. Every- one veryono enjoyed tho Christmas story by -record told by the late Miss McLean: Mrs, McNichol closed the meeting by prayer and bene- diction. A social hour followed. St. James' Separate School Concert Christmas concert presented by pupils of. St. James' :School: National Anthem, An. opening chorus by the seniors; Welcome Song, Juniors; Rhythm Band played Christmas :Carols, Prim- ary; Highland Dance, Catherine Phillips; Sword Dance, Joan Ban- non; Opening Day of School, a - Playlet, Juniors; The Littlest Star, Primary; Alice Blue Gown, Intermediate Girls Dutch Dance by Patricia Stile and ,Susan Leon- hardt, accompanist, MrI. Thos. Flynn; A Skit "Wanted a House- keeper", Seniors;• Recitation by Billy Morris; The Unfortunate Twin; Pony Boy and Cowboy Songs, Intermediates; An Irish Dance, Patricia Etue and (Susan Leonhardt; Drill by' Intermediate Girls; Accordion ,solo, Helma Van Loon. Choral Reading, Intermedi- ate; Christmas Unending and Na- tivity Tableau, Seniors, Aceom- pandst, Mrs. J. ,.McConnell. Institute Plans Visit To County Home The Seaforth W. I. had their families as guests at their greet- ing on Dee. 15th in the Seaforth District High :Sehool. Mrs, R. J. Doig .presided for the opening and business of the greeting amid a beautiful Christmas setting. The roll call was answered by "A gift I planned to make tor Someone". Mrs. Elmer Cameron, Mrs. McGregor and -Mrs. Doig were, appointed to look after the program for the annualvisit to the comity home in February. Mrs. Ross Gordon presided for the program. Gloria Carter and Glenn Nott favored with an ac- cordion duet playing two beauti• Ertl Christmas carols, "Silent Night and "Away in a Manger" and an encore "Vine L'Amour". Mrs. Alex Pepper commenting en the motto, Lets keep Christmas, said, if we can have lovely thoughts and love for one day, why can't we have then always. Sharon Strong sang "Too fat for the Chimney" which we all en. joyed. Mrs, James Keyes intro. tilted Mr. Gordon McGavin 'who showed pictures and slides on his recent trip to Germany. It was very interesting to see (tow pee, ple work and live in other coun- tries. ouptries. A special collection was taken for the Children's Aid Society in Goderich. Mrs. W. Coleman gave the courtesy remarks to those taking part ,in the program. The meeting closed by singing "God save the Queen" Lunch consisting of -Christmas goodies was served in the lunch room of the S.DJ-LS. by the tom• mitten of Mrs, G. McKenzie, -Mrs, Eldon Kerr and Mrs. G. Elliott and Mrs, G. Herr. 11TOII'THSIDE CHURCH NEW Last Friday evening Church School held their Christmas con- cert with a splendid attendance of parents and interested friends. They were not disappointed as the children provided an enter- tainment of a veru' high calibre. Those taking part were from the Nursery and Primary depart- ments of the school. A great deal of credit is due to the teachers who gave so- generously of their time to provide such a varied program. Tho members of the Junior Choir opened the pro- gram with Christmas carols and the appearance of Santa Claus at' the end of the program created considerable excitement for the small fry. Bags of candy were distributed to all members of the school and everyone went hone baggy. Mr. Sam Scott, our genial and hardworking Superintendent was the Master of Ceremonies throughout, Christmas Worship Services held the spirit of Christmas throughout. In the morning the combined ohoirs led the singing with, What mean those Holy Voices? (Verdi), by the Senior Choir; "'Why do bells- on Christ- mas Ring?" by the Junior Choir and both choirs combined in the number, "And there were Shep- herds." The sermon subject, "Why we have to have Christ- mas," pointed out the need for keeping the image of the Christ child before us in these days when images of a materialistic variety make strong bids for our faith and loyalty. It is only as we keep the Godman relationship clear lir our minds that we can hold to a proper ,perspective of persons and things. Tho :Senior Choir delighted those present at the evening -ser- vice with their splendid presenta- tion of the Christmas cantata, "The Holy Child", solos, duets. quartettes, and full choir parts added interest and variety to nmake for a very complete must cal treat that was enjoyed by all. Our many thanks to the members of the choir. CHARLES 13, GARNISS . Charles H. Garniss, 92, Exeter, formerly of Wingham, a retired stone mason and hiller, died on Monday. -Survivors: Daughter, Mrs, L. W. Idoilantl, Exeter; sons Glenn Garniss, Hamilton; .Alan Garniss, Loudon; brother, er, Mar- tin Garniss, Wingitam; sister, Mrs. Jemina Sellers, Heneall. A native of Morris two. he owned and operated the Bluevale and Brussels chopping mills for many years. Alter retiring he cane to Seaforth where he lived for •ten, years. Btu••ial is at Wing - ham on Wednesday, Presbyterian S. S. -Concert The annual Sunday School concert was held in First Presby- terian Church on Friday evening with Rev. Leslie Elder as Chair- man. Primary Olass, "W e 1 0 am e", Teachers, Mrs. Elgin ;Tutt, Miss Madeline Townsend; the Junior School, "Will You", Teachers, Miss Jean Scott, Mrs, John Pat- terson; Christmas Storey by the class of Ann Dick and Carol Nicholson, Junior Choir sang carols arranged by Mrs. Jack Thompson; solo, Darlene Sills, "While Shepherds Watched"; so- lo, Bruce Lamont, "Jesus, Our Brother"; solo, "Little Town of Bethlehem", Julene Elliott; the films, "Jena Is Born" and "The Christ Child canes to Christian Homes" with Mr, Clare Reith in clharge; Several girls sang, "A- way in a Manger". Attendance prizes were pre- sented to Dianne Patterson, Bruce Lamont, Paul Muir, Stew- art Carter, Joan Gorwill, Morie Malcolm, Stanley Lamont, Sally Cosford, Leslie Carter, Gary Nicholson, :Connie Atkinson, Mary Lamont, Anne Sharpe, Em- ily Carter, Robert Sharpe, Joe Dick, 'Evelyn Dick, Marlene Car- ter, Agnes Carter. Pre -Christmas Church Activities ,The Youth Fellowship Class of First Presbyterian Church. held their Christmas party re- cently. There was an attendance of 36. A most enjoyable evening of games and contests was heart- ily indulged. There were Christ- mas carols and a brief devotion- al period. A delightful lunch was served by a committee of ladies. Rev. Mr. Elder, teacher, was in charge. Two special services on Dec. 14th. In the morning was the White Gift Service. There was special music by the choir. A quintette "Silent Night" by the members of the Junior Choir. The gifts presented by the Sun- day .School and member's of the congregation were later sent to City Mission in Toronto. At the evening service the Junior Choir presented a pro- gram of Christmas carols under the direction of Mr. H. A. Kenip- ster. The large congregation was delighted with their presenta- tion of new and old carols. Dar- lene Sills was soloist and duet- ists were Julene and Marie Elli- ott. Christmas services were held on Dec, 21st. At the morning ser- vice the anthem by the Senior Choir was 'iChriatians Awake", soloist, Mrs. Frank Kling. Duet, "There were Shepherds", sung by fAirs. Frank Kling and Mr. James T. Scott. The minister's sermon was "The Christmas Message". In the evening the Y, P. Society and the C,G.LT. presented a can- dlelight service, A Dream Ac- complished", The prayers were taken by Judy 'Wright and Carol Dennis and scripture readings by Andy Calder, Ellen Gorwill, Ag- nes Carter, Karen Nicholson. r The soloists were Meta Reeves and Carl Merger. Trio "We Three Kings" by Andy. Calder, Tom Dick, and Bob Reith. "Star of The Past", Pearn McLean, Betty Jean Andrews and Carole Elder, Organist and music director. Mr. II- A. Kempster. The service was arranged and direeted by Rev, D. Leslie Elder. The address was given by Mr. Hugh Gorwill and the service was led by :hiss Cathy Boshart. president of YPS. BARBARA EIIf Ii JIAN The Barbara Kirkman Auxil- iary of First Presbyterian Church held its annual meeting in the Church Hall. Mrs. W. 0. John- ston, President, presided and op- ened with an appropriate Christ- mas poen and after the opening hymn, offered prayer. Reports were heard from all the secretar- ies and they indicated another successful year for the Auxiliary. Life Membership Certificates Were presented by Miss Belle Campbell on behalf of the mem- bers of the Auxiliary to two faithful members, Miss Bessie Grieve and Mrs. Elmer Rivers. The offering was received by Mrs. K. Sharp and Airs, T. Fox, A Christmas worship serviee was presented, Aiiss Bessie Grieve gave a short meditation, followed by prayer by Mrs. Mae Durance. Soloist was Mrs, F. Kling who sang "0 Holy Night," The report of the Nominating Committee was given by Mrs. Ed. Andrews and Mrs. D. L. Elder installed the officers for 1959 as follows: Past Pres., Mrs, W. O. Johnston; President, Mrs, W. A. Wright; Vice Pres„ Mrs, R. Kers- lake; See., ,Airs. E. Rivers; Treas., Aliss ,7. Clnff; Literary Sec., Mrs. Dr Nixon; Life Membership, MTs. W. Ross and Mrs. R. H. Sproat;, Welcome and Welfare, Mrs. E, Andrews; Homo Helpers, Miss F. Laidiativ; Glad Tidings, Mrs, R. Kerslake; Press Sec„ Mrs, K. Sharp; Pianist, Mrs, J. Munn; Supply Sec., Mrs, M, Durance; Program Convenors, M'rS, W. 0. Johnston and Mrs. J. Patterson; Social Convenors, Mrs. C. Reith and Mrs. D, Nixon. The retiring president, Mrs. Johnston, expressed appreciation to the group for all the help and support she received in her two years in office. The new presi.- dent, Mrs. W. A. 'Wright, closed the meeting with a hymn and the benediction. A social ball hour was spent. 5-0Q ,W4 VFQ Me -~,0; 1� mal:_-ali�r�• Wishing All A MERRY CHRISTMAS SAVAUGE'S JEWELLERY GIFTS - FINE CHINA - Seaforth DUBLIN Ili'. and Mrs. Bill Murphy and son of Port Colborne with Mr. and Mrs. Charles IGistner and Mr, and Mrs, J, F. Murphy. Miss Lydia Jordison, Toronto, with llrs. E. Jordison- bTrr. and Mrs. Frank Evans in London with Mr. and Mrs. John Cleary. Mr. and (Mrs. John Frost, Dun• das, and two sons with Mr. and Mrs, Joe D111, Mr. Marvin Benninger of St, Peter's ,Seminary, London, with 011', and Mrs, Ilugh Benninger. /Air. and Mrs. John Wells and children in Dundee for Christ. mas. Mr. Kenneth Stapleton of Tor- onto with lir. and Mrs. Fergus Stapleton, \rias Rose Marie Feeney, Mr. and ,Mrs. Frank Maloney, Kiteh- eue1, -lir, and Mrs. Leonard iia• Loney, and With Mrs.Cath• erine Feeney Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Nicholson and Mrs. Mary Krauskopf, Lon• don, with Mr. and Furs, J. R. Krauskopf. Corporal and Mrs, Lavoie in Farnham, Quebec. Captain and Mrs, Ed Tozer and children, Morgantown, W. Virgin - 6,0; Mr. anti Mrs, Ewart Wilson. Miss iL-try- Margaret Ryan, Iiitt•]t ener. Miss Theresa and Alice Ry- an, yan, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ryan._ Mr. Tierbie Drown, White Riv or with Mrs. Brown and children. Mr. and Mts. Louis Lane and Laurie Ann, London. with Mrs. Will Lane. Rev. A. Durand, St, Peter's Seminary, London, with Ilev. Dr, J. B, Ffonllces. Miss Marie Krauskopf. Hamil- ton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kraus. kep£, Tillsonbmg, with Mrs. Ca- therine Krauskopf. Mr. and Mrs, Pete Grnseck and children, Patricia and Danny Costello. London, Mrs. J. Kraus- kopf and t'hildren, Britt, Mr, G. Costello, Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Costello, lfr. and ,Mrs. Ronald Butters and son St, Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Butters, of Cobourg, Mrs. Phyllis Butters, London, Mr. Glenn Butters, Toronto, with kir. and Mrs, Tom Butters. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Woods of Georgetown, hiss Shirley Horan of Brantford with lir. and Mrs Fergus ,Horan. Mr. and Mrs, Bill Smith and Billie in Carlingford. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Overdulve and children, of Hamilton, with Mrs. Mary Feeney. ISa. Louis McGrath 40 Windsor with Mrs. Bert Gallant and Mrs Nell McGrath. Mr. Eddie Krauskopf in Lon- don with Mrs, Maloney. WALTON The Christmas concert of Wal- ton Public School S. S. No. 12 was held in the school on Tues- day evening. Mr, Torrance Dun- das acted as chairman for the program which consisted of reci- tations, drills, duets, dialogues, choruses and dances. The teach- er, Mrs, H. Robertson is to be congratulated nn the variety of the program and the efficiency shown by the pupils, Santa Claus arrived and distributed gifts to the children. A 'progr'essive euchre party was held in the Walton Commun- ity IIall last Friday - evening. The following were prize winners: Ladies high, Mrs. T. numbs; La- dies lone hands. Mrs, F. Walters: Ladies low, Barbara Turnbull, Gent's high: Graeme Craig; lone hands, .A. Coatis: low, Roes Mc- Call. A dance followed with mus - lc by the Norris Orchestra. The Christmas meeting of the. W. I. was held in the hall on I Thursday evening with about 40 ladies in attendance, Mrs. Frank Walter's presided for the business Period. The roll call was answer- ed with a 50e donation for shut- ins. A solo by Mrs. llerb Travis with Mrs. Hilda .Sellers as ac- companist was much appreciated. Christmas carols were sung with Mrs, W. Humphries at the piano. Santa Claus arrived and distribu- ted gifts after which a number of amusing contests were conducted by Mrs, E. McCreath, Mr's. Ken McDonald and Mrs. Wm, Turn- bull. Mrs, Wm. H. Humphries was the prize winner for the best Christmas table centre with Mrs. Bert Johnston and Mrs. lIilda Sellers as judges. Lunch hostess- es were .Airs. Roy Williamson, Mrs. Ross McCall, lbs. Jas. No- lan, 1B s. Laurence Ryan, Mrs. Ralph Travis, Mrs. D. Buchanan, Mrs. G. Williamson. The following committee was apopinted to send boxes to shut- ins with $21,00 which had been received in donations, yh's. And- rew t,outts, Mrs. E.. MoCreetlr, Mrs. H. Craig and Mips. 16. Stet, elt'. lir. (leraltl Dr'essei of I-ottdnti i holidaying at his home here. ,lits Emma Xt Lor. Air. Wm. Bolton, Rnclrester, N.Y.and iIiss Vera Gardiner, Toronto attend:.) tl,e funeral of the late Jos. Hock - well on Wednesday. Mr. Lewis Kirkby of London visited with Air. and fir=. Ii. D. Kirkby on Sunday. flies Barbara Boyd, Mr. filen Oliver and 11r. Ron Ennis of. Western ITuiversity are holiday- ing with their parents. Seaforth Midgets Defeat Exeter .Seaford. Midgets won 6.3 at Ex- eter on Friday. Seaforth scorers: Torn Dick (1), Jintmy D1,k, Har- vey Dale, John Virley and Dill Pinder. Exeter: McBride, Kleen and Hayward. Goderich ,juveniles had the hest of an S-4 score on Seaforth ice Monday night. CHRISTMAS S, li'IIBLY AT HIGH ;;CII()OL The S.D.1I.2, Annual Christmas Assembly was held on Friday af- ternoon. Dec. 19, with a good ma- jority of the students attending. The Master of ceremonies for the program was Ron Mason. The program opened with the singing of well known Christmas carols led by the Glee Club. A quartette consisting of Ron :Mason, Paul 1fcMaster, Frank Bryans and Doug Eckenswiller sang "Tom Dooley", this was enjoyed very much. by the students, and for an encore they sang "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas". Eileen Smith and Margaret 1-lillen sang a duet accompanied by dean Hill - en on the piano. Bob Binnendyk and Harold Kendrick recited Tho Night Before Christmas". which proved extra amusing to the students, -The program closed with an accordion duet by (ilenu Nott and Gloria Calker. Lunch and cope were served after the Program. A dance was held, the music' supplied by records. Ron .Mason and Harold Kendrick were the D.,T.'s. TREES SCARCE Scrounging for Christmas tree, has been in evidence., Good trees have been scarce this year. Sea - forth ca -forth people have been looking (and buying) in - neighboring towns. On Tuesday a worried Clinton man canis in to The News office to ask if there were. any Christmas trees'in Seaforth. "There isn't a good tree left in Clinton," he said.