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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1943-12-16, Page 1,1111,1111111111111111.1111111111111,111111111.1111x1011111111111,111,111111, THP SPIRIT OP C}XIUSTMAS I question if Christmas can ever be "merry'''- Except to the heart of ,wiinnocent-Child. Por' when time has taught Ra the Inclining of arrow. And sobered tiie spirits that once were so wild, When II the n ereen graves that Ile aoatterad behLike milestones are marking the length of the way. Hama e Seg. forth, Ne HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER 1111,1111111"1,III,11111."111,111111,1,1,1111.11111,,,1111111,1111111,1,1111, And r,•hoes of voices that no more shall greet lh.,• 4addened the chimes of the bright Chrlstmas DAY. Home, e, r'shall not wish you the old "klerry Christmas", 'ince that it of ,hadowless ohtkdbood u nark taut one, that is holy and happy and peaceful The Spirit of Christmas -deep down hi your heart., A, J. Plant, .1111.1111,11.1011f1111.11111111,11,1000111111110100,111 ii/1111111,1111\, WHOLE SERIES, VQL. 68, No, 50 `Week of Prayer Begins On January 3rd The Ministerial Association has arranged the following services for the Week of Prayer to be luoll in the first week in January. It is re- quested that other church meetings generally 'tele' at these hours be merged with the prayer services. Jan. 3. St, Thomas Clturclt, Lieut, Sime. Jan. 4, Salvation Army Hall, Rev, Dr, Hurford. San, 5. Presbyter- ian Church, Rev, A W. Gardiner. San, 6. Egmondville United, Rev.•11. V. Workman, Jan. 7, Northside United, Rev. H, Jack. The Services will commence at 8 o'clock and an offering will be taken for the Bible Society each evening, The World Council of Churches suggests that attention be directed at these meetings to "The Nature of the Christian Life." School Children's Carol Service On Friday Th .annual Christmas carol service of the Seaforth Public School will be held in the 'United Church on. Friday, Dee, 17th, at all, pan. Silver collec- tion for the overseas boxes. AL WE HAVE SEVEN KINDS OF FUEL ON HAND. ASK US WHICH ONE WOULD SERVE YOUR PURPOSE E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United -Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 11 a.m. The Christmas Message. Special Music by the Choir. 2.45 p.m, Sunday School, 7 p.m. A service of Christmas Music. Senior and Junior Choirs com- bined. A brief message. Welcome to these services. St, Thomas Church Rector, Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a,m. "Those Afraid of Life." 7 p.m. Carol Service.' Sunday School 10 a.m. St. Mary's Church, Dublin 2.25 p_m. Sunday School. 3 pan. "Fearfulness and Courage." First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. S.S. 10 a.m,, "Wihte Gift Service" 11 a.m„ "The Song of the Angels' 7 pan, "A Happy Christmas" Christmas music by the choir at both services. Midweek meeting Thurs. 8 pan: Christmas concert Tues., Dec. 21 all 8 p.m. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A,B,D. 10 a.m„ Sunday School 11 a,m„ "What Christmas Reveals." 7 p.m. "Christmas Melodies." WHY UNANSWERED PRAYER ht this period of uncertainty we have often been reminded to pray. Life at the moment is confusing, baf- fling. Nothing seems secure. We hardly know what is most needed; hardly know what to ask of our lov- ing Father, For successful prayer, however, one thing is certain, We must: say "Thy will be clone." Yet His will' is often not otu' way, For ' that reason, all prayers requests cannot be granted. I feel that we, as Christians, should pray that God will equip and prepare ttse for the unensivered or denied prayer. Down through the centuries God has taught His beloved ones, and. those from whom He has expected great things, Ie,ssons through .those unanswered prayers, that life for others mightbe improved. Moses prayed in like manner: "I pray Thee let me go over and see the good land, that is beyond Jordan. God answered, "Let it suffice thee, speak no more of this matter, get thee up into the top of Mount Pisgah, and lift thine eyes, westward, northward, southward, and eastward, and behold it with thine eyes for thou shalt not go over . , , but charge Joshua for he shall go over," To us this may seem a crushing verdict, but as Dr. Gordon writes: -"The prayer of a man denied that a, nation might be taught obedi- ence," Let us remember, that since our WINTER , 13lessed Lard said, "Thy will,il when His cup didnot pass away, there may The district has had a' touch off also be for us a, cup that will not pass real winter this week with the tern - from Its, Be thankful that Clt.fist'serasure lioverin around zero and submission brought us personal re dernptian. a fair amount of snow has fallen. Seaforth, Ontario, Thursday, December 18, 1943 Huron 'Presbytery Holds December Meeting The Huron Presbytery of the United Church met for the December meeting in Wesley -Willis 'Church at Clinton. The meeting opened with devotions in charge of the chairman, Rev. H, V, Workman, assisted by Rev, James Anthony and Rev, W. T. Cleave. Mr, F, S. Savauge reported that the last amount of debt orb the land of the Goderiolt Summer School, a total of 5522, had been paid this year and there was a balance on hand of $155. A request from Mrs. D. G. Rows{ tree, corresponding secretary of tate Dontlnion Woman's Association Conn- ell, for the names of the W.A. presi- dents in all congregatione of Huron Presbytery, was granted. The chairman introduced Rev, Mr. Colwell, a. new member, to the Pres- bytery, Mr. Colwell apalce briefly. Rev. A. 13. Irwin suggested that the committee of Industrial Relations be named Industrial and Rural Relations, An amendment was passed that a special committee be appointed to deal with Rural Problems. The fol- lowing - were named to the contmlt- tee: Revs. R. C. Copeland, H. E. Moorhouse. H. J. Snell; Messrs. R. C.' McClenagltan, Lucknow, R. C. Mc- Gowan, Blyth, and Wm. McDowell, Auburn. The list of Presbytery allocations :for 1944; amounting to $20,500, an increase of $283, was read, The Christian education and stud- ents committee recommended William Brumby Thornloe to college, Rev. T. Anthony and Rev. W. J. Patton pro- posed that the committee make a careful examination of the new date- chiam, and report. Rev. L. H. Turner drew attention to the 75th anniversary of Crediton United Church, to be held next year. A hearty vote of thanks was ex- tended to the pastor of Wesley -Willis United Church and his congregation for their kind hospitality. WILL OBSERVE GOLDEN WEDDING ON SATURDAY Mr, and Mrs. Nelson Keys, of Eg- mondville, will celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 18th. They will be at home to their friends, afternoon and evening, MEETING POSTPONED The regular December meeting of Seaforth town 'council was postpon- ed from Monday evening and will be held on Wednesday evening combin- ed with the statutory final meeting for the year, Red Cross Notes --The Canadian Aid to Russia Fund has asked the Ontario Division of Reel Cross to make an appeal for good used clothing. The Division has appealed to -tate branches and the local branch and all the units are co- operating. Appeals are being made in the local churches •and further particulars will be given in this column. CLIFTON-WEBSTER A quiet wedding took place at- Knox Presbyterian Church manse, Goderich, on Saturday, December 11th at 11 o'clock when Leona Jean- ette, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Elsner James Webster of Varna was united in marriage to Joseph George Clifton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clifton of Clinton, Rev. D. J. Lane of Goderich officiating. They were unattended. The bride looked smart in a two-piece suit of blue victory crepe and blue accessories. Following the ceremony the happy couple left for points east. Mr, and Mrs, Clifton will resnde in Windsor. FLIERS GRADUATE "District airmen who received their wings on Friday were: Pilot, Keith R. Dale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Dale of Hallett, at Hagersville; air - gunners, at. Macdonald, Man:, W. A, Blowes and A. L. Colquhoun, chell. ly. Eaelt society exceeded their a11oc- BURIED AT EXETER t ation. Hymn 50, "As with Gladness Northside W.M.S. Choose " Men of Old," was sung. Mrs. Jas. Mr. Donald McDonald attended theHogg now gave a very concise sunt - Off' F 1944f h Phone 84 Santa Claus' Will Come To Seaforth Lions Will Entertain District School Children at Regent on Dec. 22nd , Santa Claus conies to Seaforth in person on Wed., Dee. 22nd when he will be at the Regent Theatre and will present a gift to every child un- der 12 years of age. All country children are asked to be at the -theatre sharp at 2 p.m, , They will be admitted to the show free and Santa will see them there. All town children will be admitted free to the show at 4 p.m. and Santa will have a gift ready, This is to take the place of the Lions annual Christmas tree. Teachers and par- ents are asked to help make this a big merry patty on Wed., Dec, 22nd at 2 p.m. and 4. The war victims committee of the Lion;; Club are asking for a donation of warm second hand clothing for Russia. An urgent appeal has been received and this would be a worth- while gift. A committee will be at the theatre to receive your donation, WINTHROP The W. M.S. and W.A. of Cavan Church, Winthrop, held their annual meeting on. 'Wednesday, Dec, lst, in the church, hiss. E. Toll presided. The meeting opened by singing' hymn 55, "Joy to the World." The scripture lesson, Luke II, verses 8.20, was read by Mrs. Robt. McClure,afterwhich Mrs. Wm. Church led in prayer. The roll call was answered by eighteen members. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. The W.A. offering wee re- ceived. Then Mrs. Russell Bolton gave a very appropriate Christian stewardship reading, "A Realistic Xmas," showing the value of prayer to the individual, to the family, to the community, to the country, to the Empire. This' was followed by the reports of the treasurers and secretaries of the W. M. S., W.A.. and the mission band. All gave splendid reports both financially and spiritual - Kers Or funeral at Exeter on Monday o his wary of chapter 1 of the new study sister-in-law, Mrs, Edward Stone, book, The W. M. S. offering was re - who died very suddenly at her home ceived. This offering was to be used there on Friday. Mrs. Stone was in for supply work, The business of the meeting was discussed. It was (le- tter 7Sth year and was formerly Miss sided to hold the first four meetings Ellen Thompson of Usborne, and had of the year 1944 in the church. The spent most of her life in Usborne and new -slate of officers for 1944 were Exeter. Surviving, besides her hue- a inducted 1Rev. VIr. Patton. The following are the new officers: Hon. band, who is in poor health, are fom The regular meeting of Northside Unitech Church W, M, S. was held Dec. 9th. The president, Mrs, R. Lawson, opened the meeting with singing "0 Come all ye faithful," and prayer. The minutes and reports of the treasurer and various secretaries were read. Ms, C. C. Koine gave a reading entitled "The Little Light." Ines„ Mrs. Patton; pros., Mrs. Robt. From the Watch Tower Mrs, Thos, sons and two slaughters, all living McFarlane; 1st vice pies. Mrs. Gil - McMichael gave a missionary read- in that district. Three brothers stns bent Smith; and vice pies., Mrs. ing. The roll was called and Circle 3 vivo, Matthew, William and John i Robt. Press seee.c.,, hiMre; secrs, E. To,. Mr's: E. Toll; ll; temperance reported 12 visits to shttt-ins, Mrs. Thompson, of the vicinity of Exeter, sec., Mrs. Allah Ross; Christian Ste - W, I. Rintoul gave the report of the The late Mrs. Donald McDonald was wardship sec., -Mrs. Hugh Alexander; nominating comm. The officers for a' sister. Interment was in the Exe- supply sec„ bit's. John Pethick; as - 1944 are: Hon, Pres., Mrs. Jas, Beat- sistant, Mrs. Horne; community tie, Mrs. W. A. Bremner; past pres., ter Cemetery, friendship sec„ Mrs, Stanley Gant - Mrs. H. V. Workman; pres., Mrs. R. Ilton; missionary montlhly sec,. Mrs. Lawson; lst vice, Miss A. Lawrence; Hiram Blanchard; W.A. treasurer, and vice, Mrs. H. V. Workman; 3rd. TS Mr's, Chas. Dolmage, W.M.S. trees - vice, Bars, W. J. Rantoul; res sec., -ares, Mrs. Archie Somerville. Cap- Mi's. A. L. Porteous; treas., Miss A. tains and assistants: Circle I—Mrs. Ferguson; Christian stewardship, Hiram Blanchard, Mrs. Theron Bet Mrs. J. Finlayson; corr..sec,,Mrs. A. tles. Circle II—Mrs, Frank Johnston Cuthill; literature sec„ Mrs. F. :Flat- NIrs,•Percy Little. Circle III --Mrs burn; press sec., Mrs. A. McCuaig; -Calvin Hilton. M re. John Boyd Jr. Marie; temperance sec., Mrs. C. C. Be; Circle IV—Mrs. Wm. Church, Mrs. W. miss. monthly sec., Mrs. W. Webster, - Somerville. W. A. committee, Presid- Miss M. Somerville; cont. friendship eat, Treasurer, firs, Hahitirk, , Mrs. sec„ Mrs. Covent, Mrs, Finlayson; - WWm.t1leSpadden Mrs. Thos, Pryce. associate members, Mrs. Hanna, Mrs. W.M.S. committee. President, Treas- McPhee, Mrs Fee; watch tower, Mrs. user, Christian stewardship sect'„ T. McMichael; pianist, Mrs. C. Bar- supply sec,. and tike four captains. The meeting AIMS closed by singing hymn '72, ""Who is be in yonder stall." Mrs. Patton pronoun cod the benedic- tion. MAE LANE AUXILIARY PRESENT WHITE GIF The Christmas meeting of the h Mae Lane Auxiliary was held at the home of Mrs. Whitney on Tuesday evening, Dec. 14th. Mrs, Bechely, acting president, opened the meeting by reading a poem, "Two Little 01d Ladies at Christmas Time," 0 Come All Ye Faithful, was sung and pray- ers were offered by Mrs. Workman and Miss Abbie Seip. A duet. a Welsh ber; supply comm., Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Cuthill, Mrs. I. Barron and Miss Christmas carol wa.s beautifully ren- Bristow; finance comm., Mrs, R.' dereil by Misses Lois Hoggarth and Archibald, Mrs, R Lawson Mrs C Glew, Miss A. Ferguson, Mrs, J. Pin. Helen Currie, accompanied on the laysott; baby band, Mrs. Chamberlain, !Piano by Mr's. Hoggat'th. Minutes of Mrs, Storey, Mrs, Spence; mission the previous meeting were reach by band, Mrs. W, Barber, Mrs. Hoggartit; the secretary, Mrs, Christie, also re - key woman, Miss A. Lawrence; awnpots were given by the various sec- tors, Mrs, Glew, Miss Somerville; re - rotaries. Mrs. Keith Webster, con- preseiitattives to red, cross, Mrs. Cut- hill, Mrs. Hay. Circle 4 took cltarge of the devo- tional period with: Mrs. Glew presid- ing: Mrs. 0. C. Keine led 1n prayer, The third chapter of study book, "For all of Life," was studied. The Christ- mas program, "The Light of Knowl- edge of. God," followed with a candle - lighting ceremony led by Miss M. Somerville. The meeting Closed with hymn and prayer. • Shower In Honor Of Miss G. MoMane Miss Anne Peckham of Stratford entertained a number of friends at her home Saturday evening in honor of Miss Gladys McMane, bride -elect of this month. The evening was spent in court whist, after which Gladys was showered with. many beautiful gifts, Lunch was served by the host- ess and her mother, Mrs. Cecil Peckham. - vener of Circle IV, then tools charge, and Mrs. McLellan opened the meet- ittg by reading a Christmas poem., The scripture reading, Luke 11, was taken by Mrs. Norman Knight, after which "Silent Night," was sting, Mrs, Ross Savauge then led in prayer and Mrs, Giardina of Egmondville very ably gave the topic taken from the study boost, "For All of Life," and proved most interesting, Hark the Herald Angels Sing," was sung and the meeting closed by repeating the Mlzpalt benediction. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess and a social hour was enjoyed by all. Numerous white Christmas gifts were brought by the members aid placed at the Christmas tree and were on display at the close of the meeting. They will be sent to the hospital at Gypsomville at an early elate. CONSTANCE -- Pte. Glen Carter of Chatham and Mr. and Mrs, Watson Iteid of Rai, lock spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Geo, Carter, DIED IN FIREWORKS EXPLOSION. Due to an explosion at Hand's Fire- works Co„ Cooksville, Victr William Smith passed away. Mr. Smith ha been specially chosen for 0 dangerous piece of war work. and was just as much a hero as any Mair in the ;Font line, He was very highhiy esteemed at the plant, and the many beautiful -liowot:'s paid tribute to This popularity, Before going to Toronto Mr, Sniitlt had a farm near Palmerston. He is survived by his wife, the former Aileen Dalton of Staffa and Seaforth. A %vide oircle of friends gathered for the funeral, from Seaforth, Hensall, Mitchell, Palmerston, Niagara Palls and Toronto, WINTHROP A Merry Christmas to all The Cave1 Church Christmas ent- ertainment will be on Tuesday, Dec: 21st, The Red Cross unit met in the basement of the church on Tuesday. There was an attendance of eight members, Two quilts were quilted, We have been asked to donate used clothing for Russia, to be handed in by the middle of Santtat'y. 51 a year DUBLIN A lice -long resident of this com- munity, Mrs, Alex Darling, died at nor hone on Friday. December 10, in her 07th year. She had not enjoyed good health. during the past year and was critically ill for seven weeks, She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Gordon of Hibbert Township and was married to Alex. Darling on June 27, 1894. She was a member of St, Mary's Anglican Church, Dublin, and the Ladies Guild. She is survived by her husband, one son, John A. Darling, -Dublin, one foster -son, Minhael McPhail, of Wing• ham, one grand cbiid, Muriel. and one sister, Mrs. Annie Fisher, Seattle, Wash, One son, one grand child and two sisters pre -deceased her. She was very generous and gave assistance unstintingly wherever sickness or be- reavement were present, Site wits a faithful church worker and will he greatly missed in the comntugity. The funeral was hold froth her late residence on Monday afternoon, which was attended by -n Iarge grtiup of friends and relatives. Rev. Dr. Harford, Seaforth, officiated, and the t-ltoit' sang "Safe its the Arms of Jesus' and "Abide With Me." The Pall bearer's were: Ilarvey Racito, Jamo, x. tEd Litt, Gordones RachJeffrey Aleand MichaelLit, AIcPhalL The flower -bearers were: Douglas Racho. Walter Gross. Russell Litt, James Elliott, William Sinitlt and Edward Scoins. Among those at- tending the funeral from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Michael McPhail and son, Wingham, Mrs, E. A. Des- marais, Chicago, James Racho, Wal- ter Gross, Alex Litt and Mr, and Mrs, - Russell Litt, London; John Darling, St. Marys; Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Jeff- rey, Alex Gordon and Mrs. C. Pope,111 Cll I , 111111111111111111111.1111111111111111 cy� Stratford; Velma Elliott, Windsor �tteirelia-44KIZTellFe;/,*F.-(1:/.411'0-7brofcci Miss Betty Jeffrey, Mi•s, D. Talmage and Miss Margaret Strubb, Kitchen - Peace on Earth and goodwill to man. er; Miss Anne Gordon, Walton, Mr' The United Church S.S. is busy and Mrs. Robert Campbell, Seaforth, practising for their Church well as many other friends from Mitchell and surrounding district: In taimnent which will be held on Dec. 23rd, torment took place in the Presbyter- A splendid White Gift service was inn Cemetery, Mitchell. `hold on Sundaymorning when the Word was received here of the g death of a native of Hibbert Town. Sunday School supplied the program ship, Joseph NIeGiratb, in Detroit on with the superintendent presiding. Monday. Ile was the eldest son of The choir was composed of the Mr. and Mrs. John McGrath and was younger S.S. scholars who led. in the service of song and also sang, a very good number. Three small girls also sang a number. There were also a dialogue by small boys and recita- tion by another wee girl. Rev. A. E. Menzies told the story of how the light of the Saviour came to the world and spread from one to an- other. The light was explained by the pastor by having a table of many candles which be lit one by one during his story. The white gift offerings weie brought to the altar by the several classes and laid in the manta The attendance was not as large as formerly owing; no doubt. to marry- being laid uta With the. flu. The (aurawas decorated With flow- ers anti small Christmas trees which added to the effect of Christmas. .Mrs, Robt. Townsend and 74is Fern Watson spent the week end at: Toronto. Private Leotard Radford epent the week end with Itis parenia, Mr. and Mrs, Ab Radford, Miss Beth Govier, London, spent LONDESBORO the week end at home, Mt'. James Hesselwood, who for the past few weeks has been ill at his sister's, Mrs. Melville, has re- turned to Mrs, Martha Leiner's. Born—1n Clinton Hospital on Dec. 9th to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Radford. Londesboro, a son, 111111111111111111111111111.111111111111101111.11111, 1,1"1'11111111111111 Christmas Shopping Will he the same pleasure it has always been at Savauge's. The variety of. Gift Goods is still as large as ever and the values are quite the sante- as they have always been. While same lines are a little short, and some periodically "out" they are arriving and . fortunately this Christmas finds no lack of variety, quan- tity or quality. - Where lilies of goods are out iperiodically) we have lines aided and so the variety re mains, Under the present inorchandis- leg difficulties we are sparing no effort to serve you as well 1.d unstintingly -during the war yes rs as in the peace y ears. - You will solve your Cht'istntae shoppiag problems very nicely this season at 9 SA AU6E'S Opposite Post Office Seaforth Phoue 194 Res. 10 in his 40th year. He is. survived by his wife, Itis patents, two sisters: Mrs. Walter Blonde, Chatham, and Mrs. Edward Conlin, Granton, and one brother, John, of Ottawa. The funeral was held in Detroit. The annual meeting of the Angli- can Ladies' Guild, Dublin, was held at the home of Mrs:- Albert Rock, Owing to the influenza epidemic, many mem- bers were absent. The president, Mrs. Albert Reck, opened the meeting by singing a Christmas hymn. Prayers for the parish and for the armed forces were offered by Rev, Dr, Hur- ford, The secretary, 11Ite, Jahn Diehl, read the minutes of the previous meeting and very encouraging res parts et the activities of the past year were read by the Treasurer, - Miss Evelyn..Moore. A restitution was adopted to re -appoint the' officers for 114.1: President Mrs: Albert Rock: vice president, lilts, Wilbur Mothers: - secretary, Mrs. John 1)ieltl; treastuer, Miss .Evelyn Moore. After a vote of thanks had beets tenderers' to Rev. Dr. Hurford, the meeting was cloyed with the benediction. 17ainty refreshments were served by the hostess and a .group of volunteer assistants, The Christmas meeting of the W.14I.S, was held on Wednesday, Dec. 8th in the school room of the church with Mrs. Townsend presid- ing, Meeting opened by singing a Christmas hymn' followed with the prayer for peace, Roll call was an- swered by a verse ox Scripture with the word Peace. The word for Feb, will be "Give." The slate of officers for 10.11 was read. After business and discussions were over the meet- ing was left in charge of Group No, a. In the absence of Miss Young, Miss Kirk took the chair. It being the Christmas meeting several Christmas carols were sung during the program. In the candle light ser- vice representing the Light of. the World, the many candles' all lighted made a very impressive and beauti- ful service hard to describe. Anoth- er interesting item on the program was the presentation of a life mem- bership certificate to Mrs. Win: Hesk from the Society. The secretary' -Mrs. W, 15, Manning, read the ad- dress. Mrs, Nellie Watson, -the treas- urer, presented the certificate, Mrs, Hesk was taken completely by sur- prise but thanked the Society in a few words for the gift, The school room was nicely decorated with Christmas decorations which added greatly to the Christmas spirit of HILLSGREEN Mr, and Mrs. EIgin Pehlke and - baby Garry of West Monkton visited recently with the fortner's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. WM. J. David- son, Mr. John Baker has again started his chopping mill for the winter months. Quite a number in this vicinity are ill with the fiu. The many friends of Mr, John Love are sorry to hear of him being ill and hope for him a- speedy recov- ery. Mr, and; Mrs. Eric Switzer have returned home after assisting at the home of Mrs, Wm. McLaughlin who is i11. A. little girl has come to the -home of Mr, and Mrs. Eldon 3arrott. Mrs, John Baker is visiting with Mr. and. bins, Wm. McLaughlin. The children are busy practising 8o1' their annual school entertain- ment,;