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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1950-12-21, Page 1WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 73 he Se r forth N HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 19x0 $1 a year A Yuletide Meditation (By Rev. D, A. MacMillan) We cannot think of any other day ao eagerly looked forward to as Dec. 25th, the date that marks the turning point in history, the day which celebrates the coming of Christ into the world; yet strange to say Hi Doming stirred scarcely a ripple on the surface of the world' -s life. Aug ustus Caesar's Decree, caused far more stir among the multitudes than the birth of Christ. Millions of men women and child ren are looking forward to next Mon day for it will be Christmas Day There is eager excitement in the at- mosphere of countless homes espe cially where there are little children The reason? Christmas is corning. Nineteen and a half centuries ago there were some few on earth who knew of the blessed event about to transpire: Mary and Joseph, Zach- arias and Elizabeth, parents of 'John the Baptist and the few who lived .close to God so that His spirit told them of things hidden from mankind in general: wise mien in the East who knew One was to be born King of the Jews, and others who searched the scriptures and knew the signs of the tunes. Yet the earth knew little of what was to come. Just before the birth of Christ, a despairing Roman exclaimed, "Not a god gives a thought to moral af- fairs". He was wrong, for at that very time the Eternal God was busy bring- ing to culmination the preparation for the Advent of His Son, God is on the stage of life even when He is the most invisible. For centuries many nations had been unconsciously at work for the coming of the Messiah. Romans had built roads to the farth- est reaches of the Empire that the Heralds of the King might proclaim the "good news" that Jesus had oome as.the Saviour of the world. . There are 'a few who have eyes to see and minds to discern. The shep- herds and the Wise Men were among this class. To both the Heavens be- came vocal on that otherwise silent night. Song led and star led they worshipped and praised God for the things they had seen and heard as it was told unto them, and to Him they presented their gifts of gold, frankin- cense and myrrh. Lest we think that the coming birth of Christ is only a message for one kind of people, let us pause for a moment. First we have the male and female of the race, Joseph the car- penter, son of a Royal Line bringing the working man to the •cradle. Next Mary brings womanhood, as Raphael and other great painters have so beautifully portrayed. The Magnifi- cat is a song for all time and for all women. Secondly, Earth and Heaven meet. The Angels and the shepherds are purposely. united. Earth and. Hea- ven separated by all the fears of the past, are one in this scene. Caesar heard nothing and the High Priest was given no advance notice, but to the humble watchman the good news was given. God and men have come together. Thirdly, we have a reveal- ing picture of the fact that Good and Evil are never far from each other. Herod and the Wise Men are univer- sal types. The first, materialist, 'cruel, ruthless, clever, unashamed. His one idea to rule all men and follow his own lusts and save his own skin. It could not have been otherwise that he should meet the sages from the East who followed the star. ,But the star passed him by. Yet 'without that sinister figure in the background the picture -would not have been complete. It casts beyond the shadow of the stable the deeper shadow of the Cross. What a mystery is here. If the Infinite God was not cradled in a mother's arms with a stable for a home, if no shepherds were summoned, the angels did not -sing and the Wise Men were not led by the Star, then who can explain this strange story that has captured the imagination of the world? 'What power does it possess that for twenty centuries multitudes turn every De- cember, in every part of the globe, with joy and gladness to Bethlehem, that few have seen and many never see? What of this Christmas 1950, al- most two millenia after the birth of the Greatest Giver of All? People will die on this Christmas Day be- cause man is still at war with man. Thousands will be hungry on this, the traditional feast of all Christendom.. Men will not cease to destroy�each other and each other's work. The old evils which Christ gave His life to conquer have again erupted through- out the world. The witch's cauldron is bubbling again with poisonous brew. What a Christmas celebration! Some will say, "We are back where we started. It seems as though Christ HOCKEY SCHEDULE FOR THIS 0. H. A. GROUP Group convenor Dave Pinkney has released the schedule for O.H.A. In- termediate "B" group 2. Included are teams from Tavistoek New Ham- burg, Milverton, Mitchell, Clinton, s Seaforth and Centralia. The first four teams will be in the playoffs. 'If teams are tied at the , completion of the schedule, goal aver- ages will determine who will ad- vance to the playoffs. Schedule Dec, 26 Tavistock at New Hamburg Dec. 28 Milverton at Mitchell (Sea - forth Arena) Dec. 30 Clinton at Seaforth Jan. 3 Seaforth at Tavistock Jan. 3 Centralia at Clinton Jain. •4 New Hamburg at Mitchell l(Seaforth Arena) Jan. 5 Milvertont4 Centralia (Exet- ter Arena) Jan. 6 Mitchell at Clinton Jan. 6 Tavistock at Seaforth Jan, 9-Seaforth at New Hamburg Jan. 9 Mitchell at Milverton Jan. 10 Clinton at Centralia (Exet- er Arena) Jan, 11. Centralia at Mitchell •(Sea - forth Arena) Jan. 12 Milverton at Tavistock Jan. 13 New Hamburg at Clinton Jan. 13 Mitchell at Seaforth Jan. 16 Tavistock at Milverton Jan, 16 Mitchell at New Hamburg Jan. 17 •Seaforth at Centralia '(Exet- er Arena) Jan. 18 Clinton at Mitchell (Sea - forth Arena) Jan. 19 Centralia at Tavistoak Jan. 20 Milverton at Clinton Jan. 20 New Hamburg at Seaforth 'Jan. 23 Clinton at New Hamburg Jan, 2a Seaforth at Milverton Jan. 24 Tavistock at Centralia .(Ex- eter Arena) Jan. 25 Seaforth at Mitchell (Sea - forth Arena) Jan. 26 New Hamburg at Tavistock Jan. 26 Centralia at Milverton Jan. 2a Seaforth at Clinton Jan. 30 New Hamburg at Milverton Jan. 31 Tavistock at Clinton 'Jan. 31 Mitchell at Centralia .(Exet- er Arena) Feb. 1 Milverton at New Hamburg Feb. 2 Mitchell at Tavistock Feb. 3 Centralia at Seaforth Feb. 8 Clinton at Milverton Feb. 0 Centralia at New Hamburg Feb. 7 Clinton at Tavistock Feb. 8 Tavistock at Mitchell (Sea- forth Arena) Feb. 9 New Hamburg at Centralia '(Exeter Arena) Feb. 10 Milverton at Seaforth Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister 10:00 a,m., Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes, Christmas Services 11 a.m., Worship: Seamon Sub- ject, "Finding Christ in Christmas". Special music: Senior. and Junior Choirs. 7 pan., Worship: Union Service, music bymen's choir. All cordially welcome. First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m., White Gift Service in Sun- day School. 11 a.nn., "2, The Message of the Forerunner—a Lord." Junior Congregation, '7 pan., "To 'Bethlehem." Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, 13,A., B,D, 10 a.m., Sunday School '11 a.m„ "God's Wondrous Christ- mas Gift". EGMONDVILLE W.M.S. ELECTS OFFICERS The regular December meeting of the W.M.S. and W.A. of Egmondville United Church was held on Thursday Dec, 14 at the home of Mrs. Roy Mc- Gonigle with the President, Mrs. E. Cameron, presiding. Mrs. Paul Doig was in charge of the devotional per- iod which comprised the Christmas Story. The origin of some of the Christmas Carols was read by Mrs. E. Cameron. The treasurer's report was read and showed a balance on hand of $817. A motion was made and car- ried that we give the church treasur- er the sum .of $200. Mrs. McLellan presented the slate of officers for 1951 and these were installed by Mr. Gardiner which were the following for the W.M.S., Pres., Mrs. A. W. Gardiner; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. T. Richardson; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. D. Stephenson; •Sec'y, Mrs. J. Nott Treas., Mrs. W. F. McMillan; Christian Stewardship Sec'y, Mrs, Qlemence; Temperance ,Sec'y, Mrs. Keys; Missionary Monthly Sec'y, Mrs. E. Stephenson. 'Officers for the W.A., Pres.. Mrs. 3E. Cameron; 1st Vice P9es, Mrs. J. McIntosh; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Ed. Boyce; Sec'y, "Mrs. A. McLellan; Treas., Mrs. A. Brown: • The meeting closed with prayer by Mr. Gardiner, after which a .delic- ious lunch was served by group 2. never lived." Yet it is not the sante. We have two Christmas gifts denied those who lived before Christ. These are Hope and 'Knowledge. Thanks to Him we have hope that men's salvation will eventually come. We have knowledge required to bring that salvation about. We know how to live even if we do not profit by the knowledge as we should, If Christmas means to many little more than champagne, feasting, gaiety and carousal, then it would be wrong, in the light of the crucial times through which the world is passing, to think of that celebration. But to those who approach Christmas thankful that "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" then this Yule- tide can be kept with gratitude to God even amidst the clouds that over- hang the world today. Christmas has its message for old and young, for all races and creeds, since it is the festival of giving and goodwill. If we can first receive the message ourselves, then we can rend- er service in supplanting the spirit of acquisition, bitterness and sin in the world about us. It would again cause the angels to sing "Glory to God in the Highest." In wishing all readers of this mes- sage a' Joyous Christmas, we express the sincere hope that your Yuletide will not simply be one of superficial celebration, but that with true thank- fulness, you will sound the note of joy, goodwill truth and reality in your life and worship, so that the Bethlehem Star may continue to light the path along which alone we can find 'peace, security, happiness and salvation both as individuals and as a nation. 57TH ANNIVERSARY OF MR. AND MRS. N. KEYES On Tuesday evening, Dec, 19th, Mr. and. Mrs. Nelson Keys quietly celebrated their 57th wedding anni- versary when they received congrat- ulations from a number of friends. On December 19, 1898, at the home of the bride's parents Mrs, and Mrs. Geo. Kennedy, their daughter Minor- va Marion became the bride of Mr. Nelson Keys. The ceremony was per- formed by the late Rev. W. W. Leech. The bride's sister, Mrs, Susie Eicher of Chicago was bridesmaid and Mr. David Dewar of Bayfield was best man, Mr. and Mrs. Keys settled on the groom's farm, Babylon Line, Stanley, where they' resided for 42 Years. In 1985 they moved to Eg- mandville where they have since re- sided. They have a family of 5 sons, Sherlock and Elmore of Stanley; Wil- bur of Tuekersmith; Geo. Ruskin, of Windsor, and Stewart N. of Orillia. Their many friends extend congratu- lations and wish them many more years of health and happiness, JUNIOR INSTITUTE CHRISTMAS MEETING 'The Christmas meeting of the Sea - forth Junior Institute was held on Friday evening Dec. 15th in the High School, The .Seaforth Club play- ed host to the Clinton group. The meeting was opened with the motto "It is more gracious to give than re- ceive". In answer to the roll call each member donated a gift for the God- erich Children's Shelter. Corrie Van Vliet had the topic "What should Christmas mean to me" and empha- sized the danger that Jesus be edgivingto the for- gottenort ag needy ratherthan to our more fortunate friends. Dor- othy Dodds and Grace Riley demon- strated plans for Christmas centre- pieces with attention to proportion to the size of the table and color har- mony. The singing of carols was lead by Norma Leeming. Ruth Keyes re- ported on current events which in - eluded a bus trip to the Royal Winter Fair and a Training School in Strat- ford. ,She recalled a pleasant evening enjoyed by members as guests of the Exeter Club on Dec. 5th. The meeting closed with the singing of 0 Canada. The girls then joined the boys' meet- ing for the joint meeting which open- ed with the singing of The Maple Leaf Forever. It was decided to send Hugh McPherson to a Junior Farm- ers' Convention in Toronto in Jan- uary. It was also decided to donate $10 to the Xmas seal drive. Isabelle Speir and Norma Leeming led in the singing of carols. Humorous films were shown after which lunch was served. The evening was completed with a basketball game between Sea - forth and Clinton 'boys. The score was 49-18 for Seaforth. ARMITAGE—WHITE The wedding took place Friday, Dec. 15, at high noon, in First Presby- terian Church here, when Margaret Winfield White, Reg. N., daughter of Mrs. Margaret White and the late Ernest W. White, became the bride of Allan Walter Armitage. The altar was decorated with mauve and white chrysanthemums. Rev. D. 'Glenn Campbell officiated at the double - ring ceremony, and Mrs. M. R. Ren- nie played the wedding music. The bride given in marriage by her only brother, W. Gibson White, London, wore a powder blue wool gabardine suit with wine accessories. Her only adornment was a single strand of pearls, a gift of the bridegroom. Pink roses formed her corsage. The bride's only attendant was her twin sister, Miss Ernestine W. White, Reg, N.. Toronto, in a navy blue wool gab- ardine suit with navy accessories. She wore a corsage of pink carnations. Thomas Armitage, younger brother of the bridegroom, attended as oomsman, Mrs. Frank Kling sang "The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden," before the ceremony and "Because" during the signing of the register. She was accompanied by Mrs. Rennie. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's mother. The bride's mother wore a butcher boy blue crepe. dress with velvet trimmings and her corsage was pink roses. A beautifully decorated three -layer wedding cake and white tapers centred the table. The wed- ding cake was made by the brides- maid. The waitresses were Mrs. E. H. Close, Mrs, Joseph Rowland and Miss Evelyn Cardno. An honoured guest at the wedding was Mrs, Margaret Wright, great aunt of the bride, aged 91 years. For a wedding trip by plane to New York City from Malton, the bride donned a topcoat of mou- ton fw' over her suit. The bride and her sister are both graduates of Tor- onto Western Hospital, Grace "Divi- sion. Previous to her .marriage the bride had been nursing at Suinty- brook Hospital, Toronto. MRS, R. RICHARDS The death occurred in Seaforth an Sunday of Louise E. Hohlbein, widow of the late Robert Richards, after two Years of ailing health. Mrs. Richards was born in Dashwood 85 Years ago, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs Charles Hohibein, who for many years resided in Seaforth. Following the death of her husband a number of years ago, Mrs. Richards had made her home on Church street in town. The funeral was held on Wednes- day morning at St. James' 11. C. Church, of which she was a member Rev, Fr. Webber conducted the ser., vice. Pallbearers were C. P. Sills, W T. Duncan, P. D. McConnell. P. Dorsey, R. Jnnnt, Allen Reid. Inter inept was in St. lames' Cemetery. I CAROL SERVICE IS MUCH APPRECIATED The annual Carol Service of Sea- fortr Public School was held in Northside United Church on Friday evening with a large attendance, and beautifully presented. The program was as follows; • Organ Prelude, Welcome D. N. Eastman; Hark the Herald Angels Sing, processional; Christians Awake; Carol of the Bells; The Bells of Par- adise; Away in a Manger; Silent Night, Double Trio; Glory to God: 0 Leave Your Sheep, solo, Lynda Sims; Bring a Torch; 0, Ru -Ru -Flu -I 1Vlaster's in this Hall, solos, Betty Simpson, Billie Roberton; Three Wise Men, solo, Betty Muegge; Jesus is Born; Coventry Carol, solo •Betty Goudie; Suo.Guan, solo, Ellen Cald- er; Christmas Lullaby; Yuletide Fan- tasy, solos, Shirley Kleber, Ronald Mason, Carole Glew; Ring Out Sweet Bells, Recessional; Christmas Post- lude. Reader was Bill Scott, Music Director, Miss 01. E. Turnbull; and Organist, Mrs. J. A. Stewart, Decora- tions of Church were by Grade VIII pupils, and program cover design by Sheila McFadden. TOPS POLL IN VOTE AT ORiLLIA From the Orillia Packet and Times: "Stuart N. Keys, consulting En- giueer, who has resided in 0rillia for only three years, shattered all tradi- tion on Monday as he was swept into office on the Water, Light and Power Commission. Not only did Mr. Keys head the poll for the Commission but he 'received the largest single num- ber of votes to be polled by any can- didate for any office". Stuart N. is the youngest son of Mr, and Mrs, Nelson Keys. CANDLE SERVICE OF NORTH SIDE W.M.S An impressive candle lighting ser- vice was given at the December meet- ing of the W. M. Society of Northside United Church, Thursday afternoon. Mrs. C. Glew was the leader with Mrs. ,Garnham, Mrs. Barron, Miss A. Fer- guson, Mrs. W. Hay, depicting Joy, Love, Light. Peace, and Hope. Hymns were sung of each thought after each candle was lighted. Mrs. C. C. Kaine read a Christmas story "Why the Chimes Sang". Christmas Carols were played softly by Mrs. Herald Lawrence, Pianist. The Presi- dent, Mrs. Roy Lawson was in charge of , a short business meeting, when the minutes of the. last _meeting were read by Miss Lawrence. Miss A. Fer- guson gave the financial statement. Mrs. Barron reported a bale valued at '$100.00'was packed and shipped. As a tribute to two of our mem- bers, Mrs. Woods and Mrs. John Fin- layson, who have gone into higher service this year, a mait_e of silent prayer and hymn "For all the Saints who from their labors Rest" was sung. The Christmas offering which in- cluded "The Love Gift" was dedi- cated while the president read Matt. 2: 9-11. The meeting' closed with one verse of hymn "0 Holy Child of Bethlehem" as the Benediction. Miss A. Ferguson brought in the slate of officers for 1951: Hon. Pres., Mrs. J. B. Thompson; Pres., Mrs, R. Lawson; 1st Vice Pres., Miss A. Lawrence; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Montgomery; Recording See'y, Mrs. D. A. MacbVlillan; Treas., Miss A. Ferguson; Corresponding Sec'y, Mrs. Lorne Webster; Christian Stew- ardship, Mrs. W. Hay; Literature Sec'y, Mrs. F. Harburn; Community Friendship Sec'y, Mrs. Aikenhead, Mrs, Spencer; Associate Helpers, Mrs. Finnigan, Mrs. Storey; Temper- ance Secy. Mrs. C. C. Kaine; Mis- sionary Monthly, Miss M. Somerville, Mrs, H. Lawrence; Watch Tower, Miss Finnigan; Supply Sec'y, Mrs. Barron, Mrs. Eaton; Baby Band, Mrs. Storey; Press •See'y, Mrs. M: Cuthill; Finance Comm., Mrs. Law- son, Miss Ferguson, Mit. Ilay; Pian- ist, Mrs. II. Lawrence, Mrs. C. Bar- ber; Auditors, Miss M. Somerville, Mrs. B. Pollard. CLINTON JR. FARMERS VISIT SEAFORTH The regular meeting of Seaforth District Junior Farmers was held in the District High School on Decem- ber 15th. The topic of the meeting was "hydro on the farm" with the roll call being the number of light bulbs on each member's farm. A number of members from the Clinton Club were present at this meeting and during the recreation played a basketball game which resulted in 46 to 19 victory for Seaforth. Joint Meeting— At the joint meeting it was voted to send :a gift of ten dollars to the Christmas Seal campaign. After the business a Christmas story and sing- song was conducted by Miss Isabelle Spier. EGMONDVILLE Mrs. William Shade continues quite ill from a recent stroke. Mr. and Mrs, Allan Shade of Berea, Cleveland, this week were visiting .the former's mother, and sister Evelyn, having' been called here owing to the severe illness of Mr, Shade's mother. `Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weiland went to Toronto on Sunday to spend the winter with their son Harry and Mrs. Weiland. Mr. and Mrs. James Finlayson are now settled in their new home, wide' was built this autumn by the Herm ^.onerete Co„ the contractor bein 'Vfr. Norman McLean and Mr. Somal' =bele,. Savauge's Jewellery • Gifts . Fine China SEAFOJtTH Several ladies from the village are sponsoring a euchre in Egmondville Public School on Thursday evening, Dec. 28th to help raise funds for equipment for Egmondville Hockey team. It is several years since Eg- mondville has had a hockey team, so come out and attend this euchre and let the boys see you are behind them. Your donations have been generous but more money is still needed. There will be good prizes. A silver collec- tion will be taken and lunch will be served. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Webster, Kath- leen and Kenny, also Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Webster, all of London, were visitors on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Webster, in Egmondville. EGMONDVILLE ENTERS TEAM IN HOCKEY LEAGUE An Indusitriai Hockey League has been organized in this district and Egmondville has entered a team. Following is the slate of officers: Pres., Charles Kruse; Sec.-Treas., Clair Haney; Manager, Norman Mc- Lean,; - Goaob, Lawrence Southwick; Trainer, Scott Cluff. The boys are busy canvassing the village for dona- tions to buy equipment. J. MctINTOSH NAMED TO SEAFORTH H.S. BOARD Tuckersmith Municipal Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth on Friday, Dec. 15th, at 2 p.m, for their final meeting of the year. Reeve Nicholson presided and all members were present. Mr. E. B. Goudie tend- ered his resignation as member from Tuckersmith to the Seaforth High School Area Board, which the council accepted with regret and appointed Mr. James McIntosh in his stead. lir. Geo. Falconer was appointed as mem- ber to the Clinton High School Area Board; and John Earle was appoint- ed as Truant Officer for 1951. Other business included settling ac- counts with the County of Huron and the various schools, etc. as follows: Tuckersmith Telephone System, 810,- 889.95; McKillop Telephone System, $144.40; County of Huron, County Rate. $21,560.24; Clinton fligh School, 81812.00 • Seaforth High School; $5760.53; S. S. #3, $2558.16; S.S. #10, $2015.10; Area 41, $8039.- 52; Union, $57.10: Seaforth Separ- ate, $362.40; St. Columban Separate, 889.60; Salaries, $777.00; Grants, $10.00; Relief, $19.70; Brucefield St, Lights, Servicing, $20.00: Law Costs, $2.00; Fox Bounty, $2.00; Repairs, $9.25; Printing, $8.00; Court of Re- vision, Voters'_ List $26.50; Tele- phone tails, 41946; Roads, $1494.37. After adjournment the Council and Officials were entertained to dinner by Reeve Arthur Nicholson, E. P. Chesney, Clerk, DUBLIN Ronald Butters and his mission team are working hard these days. Anyone looking for a bargain just knock at the door of Grade 13 class- room and an industrious salesman will come to your assistance. One of the Grade 9 boys appeared the other day with what looked like a dislocated jaw or even mumps. The troth was that Santa's candy was be- ing sampled a little ahead of time. The examination time -table's pre- sence on the main bulletin seems to have added years tc some young and otherwise fair faces. Wrinkles and scowls and dark looks can be seen in almost every corner behind books in various stages of delapidation, Not even the fact that Friday begins Christmas holidays can change the solemn atmosphere. Don't forget the date of our con- cert, ,Dec. 21, Be there at 8.30 and don't miss anything! VARNA The December and annual meeting of the W,M,S. was heid at the home of Mrs. Geo. Reid, Thursday after- noon, Deo, 7, The Christmas program was followed as in the Missionary Monthly, and in the worship period Mrs. Mervyn Hayter read the seria- `ure from Luke 2; 8-14 and Luke 2: '-20 and all sang hymn 04 "Angels from the realms of Glory".The Cand- lelighting Scrriee then followed, Mrs. Mervyn Hayter taking the leader part, and the five readers being Mrs. Moyer, Mrs. W. Webster, Miss Hern, Mrs. Geo. Reid and Mrs. Gordon Johnston. Hymns 55, 488, 60, 58 and 48 were sung. The offering then was taken and Mrs. Anson Coleman read Matthew 2: 9-11, Minutes of the last meeting were read, adoption moved by Mrs. G. Johnston and seconded by Rachel Johnston. Roll call answered by 16 members, 1 visitor. A letter was received from Mrs. Reid express- ing thanks for cards, treats andcallswhile in the hospital. Mrs. G. Reid had forwarded a pair of socks and a tie as our share of bale. Six calls to shutins had been made. Miss Hern took over for the election of officers which resulted as follows: Pres., Mrs. Geo. Reid; 1st vice, Mrs. R. Stephen- son; 2nd vice, Mrs. Fred Reid; 3rd vice, Mrs. Watson Webster; Treas., Mrs. W. Webster; Correa. Sec., Mrs. S. Keys; Recording Sec'y, Mrs. Mer- vyn Hayter; Asso. Helpers, Mrs. An- son Coleman, Mrs. Bob. Taylor, Mrs. Lee McConnell, Mrs. Hill; Missionary Monthly, Mrs. Gordon Johnston; Christian Stewardship, Mrs. Anson Coleman; Baby Band, Mrs. Harvey Hayter, Mrs. Bill Reid, Mrs. E. Mc- Clinchev; Temperance See'y, Mrs. S. Keys; Supply See'y, Mrs, R. Stephen- son; Community Friendship, Mrs. Lee ltfcConnell. Mrs. E. McClinchey, Mrs. Fred Reid, Mrs. Moyer; Organist, Rachel Johnston and Mrs. L. McCon- nell; Press Sec'y, Mrs. Mervyn Hay- ter; Lunch, Mrs. G. Johnston, Mrs. H. Hayter. The meeting closed by singing hymn 50 "As with Gladness Men of Old" and the Benediction. A dainty lunch was served and a vote of thanks moved to Mrs. Reid for her home. McKI LLOP The annual Christmas concert was held at S.S. #9, McKillop, on Wed- nesday evening Dec. 13, with a large crowd in attendance. The concert was under the direction of the teach- er Miss Marion Kale and the music supervisor, Mrs. E. Wendorf, Mr. Leslie Bolton acted as chairman. The programme consisted of three plays Hanging Uncle Henry", "Fooling Aunt Julia" and 'Disappointing Dinah", a monologue by Arlene Rie- gel, recitations by Bernice Glanville, Patricia Welsh and Claire Hackwell, solo by Mary Dennis, flashlight drill, rhythm hand and choruses. Towards the close of the programme, a scene calle8 "The Wonder Night" was shown with Bernice Glanville as Mary and Shirley Neabel as Joseph. Later Santa Claus appeared and distributed gifts and candy to the children. The lucky ticket on a card table and stand was won by Mr. J. H. Kinkead, God- erich. Rev. R. Lederman preached a very able sermon on "Being Wise" like the wise then of old, at the Christmas services held in the Evangelical Church here on Sunday. During the S. S. hour" several readings were given, recitations by Diane and Saul Rock, and solos by Mrs. Harry Reg- cle and Rev. R. Lederman. Mr. and Mrs. R. Kahle of Mitchell were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Koehler. School concert was held in No. 8 on Monday with a large crowd in at- tendance. The programme was en- joyed by all present. The draw re- sulted in first prize, auto rug, was won by Arlan Klebet'; 2nd prize, table lamp, was won by Mrs. Antone Sei- mon; 8rd prize, a table reflector, was won by Morley Koehler; special prize, fruit cake, went to Mrs. Geo. Sharon, Toronto. CONSTANCE Mrs, Leo Stephenson and son Bill and Mrs, Ethel Stephenson of Sea - forth were guests for dinner Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Adams. :her, and Mrs. Charles Dexter and Mr, and Mrs. Austin Dexter and daughter Ferne attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Walter Cunningham of Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Adams visited their son and daughter-in-law, Mr, and Mrs. Kelso Adams, Tuesday af- ternoon.