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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1961-12-21, Page 1The Ne- ^ F�1 tl WHOLE SERIES, VOL, 82 Snowdon nroe., Publishers Phone 84 Seaforth, Ontario, Thursday, December 21, 1961 81.60 a Year Authorized ea Second C:h,ae awe, Post Oilioe Dept„. ottewn Early Approvai Seen ForN.MainSewer. The sewer committee of Sea, forth town council are meeting on Wednesday evening to prep- are figures for the Ontario Water Resources Commission for sub- mission to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval. The estimates will be for the North Main street sewer and branch lines in the northwest part of Seaforth, via Side street., The figures are expected to total about $180,000. Off4cials in Toronto, by tele. ,phone on Tuesday, said that if figures were quickly presented, they were confident the Munici- pal Board would give approval before Jan. 15th. This would make the approved estimates available in time for Huron county council to include the rebuilding of North Main street in their highway budget for 1962. • Tuckersmith Makes 1962 Appointments Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, All members were pre- sent and Warden Forsyth pre- sided. Council passed for pay- ment, the bill from the Town of. Seaforth, for Tuckersmith's share of costs of the rural fire truck for the previous ten years. A, M. Harper and Company were appointed as auditors for the Township. The revised report of the Bean Municipal Drain is to be read at the February 6th meet- ing of Council, at 2 p.m. The following appointments of Township representatives to dis- trict high schools Were made for the year 1962: Seaforth D,H.S., James C. McIntosh; Clinton D, C.T., George Falconer; Huron South D,FLS., Clarence Smillie. Wm, Cameron was again appoint- ed Scott Hospit- al Board, as a reesentatip veof the Township of Tuckersmith. The following accounts were passed for payment: Ivan Forsyth, Reeve, $300.00; Frank Falconer, Councillor, $200.- 00; 200:00; Victor Lee, Councillor, $200.- 00; 200:00; Elgin Thompson, Councillor, $200,00; Arthur Varley, Council- lor $200.00; Seaforth Branch of Canadian Legion (wreath) $1.4.- 25; 14:25; Brucefield Library, grant, $20.00; 1961 payments of tax roll levies, $102,120.10; Ball -Macaul- ay, plywood, $21.18; Advertis- ing and supplies $170.98; Town- ship of Stanley-Tuckersmith's share of Brucefield Fire Dept,, $826.56; Town of Seaforth, rent, $65.00; Town of Seaforth, share of rural fire truck for past 10 years, $1,087.56; Solicitors, $82.- 14; 82:14; Welfare, $104.75; Telephone account, $6.00; refund of busi- ness tax $78.95; refund of dog tax, $6.00. WINNERS OF THE LIONS CLUB SUIT -A -MONTH bRAW 1960 A. F. Scotchmer, Bayfield; W. E. Southgate, Garth Flannagan, Scott Habkirk, W. Wilbee, John Cardno, Sid Pullman, D. G. Sails, Don Eaton, H. G. Meir. 30 Evergreens Stolen from Bush Lot Mr, Dale Nixon reports that more than 30 evergreen trees have been cut down and stolen. fromhis farm east of Seaforth. The pointed stumps that ; are left• are dangerous to cattle. In one case the tree was cut' off With rifle fire, Vandalism in bush lots is . a Constant threat at the Christmas 'season. Sometimes large trees are hacked down just to steal. the top. Even treasured lawn evergreens are not safe at this time. Lodges Hold ` Christmas Party . At the last regular meeting of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge before Christmas, Mrs, Chas. Reeves, NG, named the following social committee for the next three months; Mrs. A. Forbes, conven- er, Mrs, D, MacLean, Mrs. M. Messenger, • Mrs: Victor Lee, Mrs. A. Baker, Mrs. E, Smith, Mrs. S. Habkirk, Mrs. F. Bennett, A post Christmas party is to follow the Jan, 8th meeting. The property committee, convened by Mrs. Lorne Carter, were named to meet with a committee of Fid- elity Lodge I0017, regarding in- stallation of a hot water supply tank in the lodge kitchen. A Christmas party was held following the meeting,. for the members and --families of Edel- weiss and Fidelity Lodges. Warden Haney was chairman for a program consisting of a skit by several members of Fid- elity Lodge; Misses Eileen Smith and Margaret Hallen favored with duets, and all participated in carol singing. Following games of euchre bingo Santa Claus distributed gifts to the children. Lunch was served' by Mrs. Mae Hillebrecht and her social committee, FUNERAL OF MRS. HUGILL The funeral of Mrs. Jonathan Hugill was held from Ball and Mutch Funeral Home on Wednes- day, Dec. 13th at 2 o'clock to the Clinton Cemetery, conducted by Rev. J. C. Britton of Northside United Church of which Mrs. Hugill was a member. Mr. Sam Scott of Seaforth rendered a beautiful solo, "Asleep with Je- sus”. The pallbearers were Bert Gibbings, Frank Walters, Bert Irwin, Frank Fowler, Arnold Jam- ieson and Joseph Hugill. The flowerbearers were grandsons: Ronald Hugill, Gerald Horner,. Keith Rathwell, Douglas Hugill, HO ! HO 1 HO 1 Last year at this time there was a little story in The Seaforth News about two wee girls look- ing for the reindeer on the street while Santa was inside handing out gifts to the Sunday School Now, a year later, one of the little girls was more inter- ested in Santa Claus than in his reindeer. Said she: "Santa Claus talks just like my Daddy 1" LONDESBORO BLACKSMITH STILL PLIES' HIS. TRADE DAVID EWAN (right), Londesboro blacksmith, who has been 62 years behind the anvil. James Neilans, who helps Mr. Ewan at times, is pictured holding tate sledge, David Ewan, born in Drurn- toehty, Perthshire, Scotland in 1882, who bas been for 62 -years ,behind the anvil. As a youth he worked in the slate quarry for the handsome sum of 8c an hour. He served . his apprenticeship as a blacksmith for 4 years receiv- ing 2£ a year wages, He follow- ed this trade for 8 years and in 1911 he married Margaret Ham- ilton now • deceased. They left fbr Canada in 1913 arriving in Weasels; Ont„ and for 6 years. he worked with his uncle' in the carriage and- repair works. Com- ing to Londesboro In July 1919 he bought the blacksmith shop from .Wan, Armstrong which he continued to operate for the past. 42 years. During ,that time his work has consisted of a variety. of; jobs. He made a mechanical iron hand for a' man and a brace for a 3 -year-old boy, He accom- plished in an 11 hour day a set- ting of 8 wagon tires and put on 109 horse shoes. He wag also ag- ent - for the International Har- vester Co. for 22 years selling the first tractor and plow to leave Londesboro His nephew, Peter Brown, also a native of Scotland, served his apprentice- ship and continued with his un- ele for 15 years, Peter has been maintenance man with the Ford Motor Co, of Windsor for the past 17 years. R. S, Box Elected To P. U. C. The only municipal election held in Seaforth tails year was held on Monday for the vacant seat on the Public Utility Com- mission It, S. (Dick) Box won by a considerable margin over his opponent ,zanies T, (Terry) Atkinson—thetotals being 328 to 63. 13y polls the vote went: Atici;i- son: 26 in polls 1 and 2; 21 in 3 and 4 and 16 in 5 and 6. Box; 131 in polls 1 and 2; 72 in 3 and 4, and 120 in 5 and 6. The percentage of eligible vote which came out was 29.7%, The polling booths were at Miller's garage, Town hall and public library. . y WALDIE —, DOLMAGE Cavan 'United Church, Win- throp, decorated with white Chrysanthemums and red carna- tions and candles, was the scene of the wedding (double ring cere- mony) of Shirley Yvonne Dol - mage and Stanley Paul Waldie on Friday, Dec, 15th at 7:30 p.m. Rev. J, C. Britton officiated, The bride is the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Dolmage, RR 1, Seaforth, Ont., and the groomis the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Waldie, RR 1, Brunner, Ont, The organist was Mrs. Lorne Mueller, aunt of the bride, Soloist, Mr. Lloyd MoCluskie sang "0 Perfect Love" and "Wedding Prayer". The bride who was given away by her father wore a floor -length gown of chantilly lace and nylon net, fitted bodice, long lily -point sleeves, glittered Sabrina neck- line, full bouffant skirt with tierred bustle back, shoulder - length veil and tierra. The bride's flowers were white orchids on a white Bible with streamers. Matrpn of honour was Mrs. Heinz Waldie, sister-in-law of groom, of Gadshill, Ont. Her 'costume was of red velvet with, white Peau de Sole Cummerbund tie- ing in big bow at back, White peau de sole gloves, white feath- er hat, white shoes. She carried white carnations and fern. The bridesmaids were Miss Betty Dol - mage and Miss Dianne Dolmage of RR 1, Seaforth, sisters of the bride. Their costumes and flow- ers were identical to the matron of honour. The flower girl was Dianne Debus, niece of groom, her dress was white velvet with red Peau de Soie Cummerbund and tie at back in large bow and she carried a nosegay of red carnations and white nylon. The ring bearer was Master Warren Bennewies, cousin of the bride, from London, he wore a red jacket, white pants and red bow tie, The best man was Mr. Heinz Waldie, brother of the groom, of R.R. 2, Gadshill, Ont. Ushers were Mr. Lloyd Debus, Mr, Neil Doimage (cousin of the bride), The wedding reception was in the Legion Hall, Seaforth. Bride's mother received wearing magen- ta sheath dress of lace over taf- feta, white accessories and white carnation corsage. The groom's mother assisted wearing a black sheath dress with colourea se- quins on bodice, white accessor- ies and white carnation corsage. Guests were from Kitchener, Waterloo, Galt, Seaforth. 'London, Stratford and surrounding dist- ricts. Booster Draw At Next Game Clinton defeated Seaforth 10.3 here Tuesday night.' Seaforth goal scorers were Jack Crozier, Ray Anstett, Bill McLaughlin. Charlie Hachborn, juvenile goalie, filled in the last two per- iods and did a very creditable job, The game was half an hour late starting as the goalie' did not show up. Jack Webb has taken over the duties of coach of Seaforth team. The booster draw for the chair will take place at the next home game. The turkey draw was won by Thorpe Rivers Tues day night. This is the scoring picture of the Seaforth Int. 13 hockey team covering the first eight games as compiled by the league statistic- ian,. Don Corvett of Exeter: Bob Beuttenmiller 14 11 25 23 Bill McLaughlin 5 8 13 12 Bob Doig 6 6 12 4 13111 Pinder 3 5 8 2 Ray Scoins 4 4 8 •4' Ray Henderson ,,1 5 6 22 Jack Crozier 2 4 6 20 Ron Dale 4 1 5 2 Ray Anstett 2 2 4 2 Bob Whitelaw 3 1 4 10 Malt Edgar 0 4 4 4 Frank Elliott 2 2 4 2 Tom Dick 0 2 '2; 0 Pant Besse , - • 1 0 1 0 Doug Rowcliffe , , , 1 0 •1 0 Eric McCue , , , , , 0 1 1 4 Ron Broome 0 1 1 0 Win Home Legion Hockey Decorations Prizes Gets Started Whiners of the lignie Christ. There were about 140 boys re- nins decoration prizes are: first, gistered for Saturday morning Mrs, F. J, Becliely; second, John hockey. They were split into 4 Boyce, Harpurhey; third, Clar. groups: Bantam, Poe -Wee, Squirt encu Malone. Tlie three Judges, and Mites. These competing for as in previous Years were from team trophies as well as a num- out of town. The contest was ber of individual trophies, sponsored by -the Chamber .of Bantam League Commerce, DUBLIN The annual meeting of the St Mary's Guild was held' at the Rectory, Seaforth, on Thursday Dec, 14, Mrs, C. Friend presiding Mrs. W. Govier read the scrip tore. It was decided to hold the Christmas party for the Sunday School on Mon, Dec. 18 and to send the usual Christmas plants and cards to our senior members The president—thanked her offi- cers and members for their co- operation during the year and thanked the Rev. and Mrs. Don- aldson for their leadership and help, Mrs, D. Raoho read a satis- factory annual report of the Guild, and Mrs, W. Smith gave the annual report for the Sunday School, Mrs, W. Govier was pre- sented with a mantel clock 'as a farewell gift, marking her depar- ture to her new home near Fort Francis. The Goviers will be greatly missed, Mrs, W, Smith gave a Christmas reading, The meeting was turned over to the Rev. Donaldson for election of officers, the new slate of offi- cers: Mrs. W. Smith, pres., Mrs, S. Reilly, Sec.-Treas., Mrs. D. Bache, Buying Convenor; Mrs. D. Anderson, Card Convenor; Mrs. C, Friend, Press Reporter. A variety of preserved fruit, jams etc, was presented to our Rector and Mrs, Donaldson. Carols were sung and a social time and lunch enjoyed, The Sunday School of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Dublin, held their Christmas party on Monday, Dec. 19 at the Church. Carols were sung and films were shown. Hot dogs and chocolate milk were served and each child was given a toy or bag of candy. The candy treat was generously donated by the Dublin Village Trustees. DUBLIN COLLEENS The seventh meeting of the Dublin Colleens was 'held on Dec. 16 at -the home of Mrs. Klinkhammer, The, meeting was opened with the pledge, Arrange- ments were made f61' a party. We heard the secretary's and treas- urer's report. Mrs. Friend made a Shepherd's Pie and a salad from left over meat. She also review- ed the beef and pork charts. The meeting was adjourned and a lovely lunch served. Death of Louis Matthews Louis Matthews, a prominent citizen of Detroit, passed away at his home, 14695 Rutherford Ave., on Wed„ Dec. 6, at the age of 64. Born a mile west of Dub- lin, he was the son of the late Patrick and Mrs. Matthews. His early education was in Dublin and he went to Detroit in 1913. He served with the American forces in the first World War. He was actively engaged in ins- urance and real estate at the time of his death. Married to Mary Kennedy of Stratford, who. survives, along with two daugh- ters, Mary Lou of Detroit; Mrs. Harry (Rose Marie) Held of Erie, Pa.; two sons, Patrick and Wil- liam of Detroit, there "are also two brothers, Tom of Marlette, Mich.; Sylvester, Detroit; four sisters, Catherine, Mrs. Arthur Rotarius; Mary, Mrs. William Brock, Ann and Mildred, all of Detroit; and two grandchildren. Solemn Requiem Mass was sung at 10.80 on Saturday morning at St. Marys of Redford Church by Rev, Leon Kennedy, C.S.B. of Michigan. Burial took place in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. • Mr, and Mrs. Howard Burgess, Flint, Mich„ Mr, and Mrs. John Frost, Dundas, with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dill. Glenn and Paul Holland, Wind- sor, -with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Holland. Misses Margaret McCarthy and Nancy Kelly, Kitchener, at their homes, Mr. Frank Rowland, Oakville, with Louis McGrath. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Holl- and will spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs, John Frappier in Montreal, son, sister of the bride, � of the bride, was grooigroomsman,and guests were ushered by Don- ald . Denomme, Chatham, and Howard Rannie, Henna re- ception was held in the church parlors. For travelling in the KIPPEN Rev, Harold Johnston officiat- ed at . the wedding ceremony' in St. Andrew's United Church on Saturday when Kathryn Eliza- beth Anderson, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. John Anderson, R 2, Hensel', become the bride of Lloyd Douglas'' Mann of Clinton, The groom is the son of Mr, and Mrs, Roy Mann, Clinton, The bride wore a white bustle sack, gown of poau de -sole 'embroider- ed with floral motifs at the neck- line, A headdress of seed,pearls held her tulle illusion veil and she carried a cascade of red roses and stephanotis, Miss tient in St. Joseph's Hospital,Marie Sinclair, Stratford, was LondonHer friends and neigh. peau de sole gown. Debra Ander- i vas jun- for bridesmaid wearing a similar gown. Keith Anderson, brother northern United States the bride chose a cocoa brown dress with matching accessories, gold coat and corsage of bronze 'mums, The couple will live in Kippen. Several cases of fin, measles, mumps and chicken pox are re- ported in the surrounding area, Mr. and Mrs, Norman Stan - lake, Exeter, visited Sunday with Mr, Robert Thomson, Mr. and Mrs, Norman Dickert visited Sunday with relatives in Barri ston . Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Mellis at, tended .the annual supper and Christmas concert Monday even- ing at Huronview Home, Clinton. Mrs. Leonard Lovell is a pa - Indians — L, McLlwain Capt„ P, 'Wilbee, 13. Stewart, B, Melady, 13. Wood, C. Dunlop, P, Beattie, P. Boshart, J. Coleman, J. Phil- lips, A. Carter. Cats—K. Campbell, Capt., 0. Haney, F. Quinn, R. Hildebrand, D. Dalrymple, G, Moylan, D, Wright, S. Lamont, K, Finnigan, 13, Reeves, Bombers—M. MacLean, Capt., K. Burns, M, Phillips, B. McLen- nan, R. Devereaux, P. Murray, C. Coombs, B. Cosford, J. Pryce, B. Boshart. Jets—L, Scott,- Capt„ G. Finni- gan, B. Broome, 13. Scott, B, Phil- lips, 13. FIabkirk, F. Knetsch, D, Halley, J. Montgomery, G. Rau, J. Durst. Schedule Dec, 23—Indians vs Cats; the Bombers vs Jets,. Dee, 30—Bombers vs Cats; Jets vs Indians. Jan. 6—Bombers vs Indians; Jets vs Cats. Jan. 13—Bombers vs Jets; In. diens vs Cats, Jan. 20—Jets vs Indians; Bom- bers vs Cats. Jan. 27—Jets vs Cats; Bomb- ers vs Indians. Feb. 3—Indians vs Cats; Boni. hers vs Jets. Feb.- 10 Bombers vs Cats; Jets vs Indians„ Feb, 17—Bombers vs Indians; Jets vs Cats. Feb, 24—Cats vs Indians; Bombers vs Jets. Mar. 3—Bombers vs Cats; Jets vs Indians. Mar, 10—Bombers vs Indians; Jets vs Cats, Pee -Wee Maple Leafs—D. Hodgert, G. Nicholson, G. Carnochan, W. Loney, P. Hildebrand, E. Benne- wies, J. Fraser, B. Carnochan, D. Bettger, R. Bennewies, D. Brady, P. Reynolds. Bruins—M. Henderson, G. Var- dy, J. Henderson, T. Melady, J. Eckert, 13. Wilbee, J. Brown, 3, Snowdon, 13. Moore, G. Nicholson, T. Muir, S. Brady. Black Hawks—D. Phillips, Cap- tain; P. Flannery, C. Haney, G. McKellar, P. Stevens, J. Dalrym- ple, B. Lamont, T. Wilbee, P. Muir, R. Phillips, C. Smith, T, Krauskopf, Red Wings—B. McLean, B. Leonhardt, F. Bragger, D. Lands - borough, T. Scott, J. Nixon, G. Beuttenmiller, K. Scott, W. Hub- er, G. Montgomery, B, Taylor, G. Kruse, Herbert Broome, D. W. Broome. PeeWee Schedule Dec. 23—Maple Leafs vs Bru- ins; Black Hawks vs. R. Wings; Dec. 30—Black Hawks vs Bruins; Red Wings vs Maple Leafs; Jan. 6—Black Hawks vs Maple Leafs; Red Wings vs Bruins; Jan. 13— Maple Leafs vs Bruins; Black Hawks vs Red Wings; Jan. 20— Black Hawks vs Bruins; Red Wings vs Maple Leafs; Jan, 27— Black Hawks vs Maple Leafs; Red Wings vs Bruins. Feb. 3—Bruins vs Iviaple Leafs; Red Wings vs Black Hawks; Feb, 10—Bruins vs Black Hawks; Ma.ple Leafs vs Red Wings; Feb. 17—Maple Leafs vs B. Hawks; Bruins vs Red Wings; Feb, 24— Maple Leafs vs Bruins; Black Hawks vs Red Wings. Mar. 3—Bruins vs B. Hawks; Red Wings vs Maple Leafs. Mar. 10—Maple Leafs vs. B. Hawks. 10—Bruins vs Red Wings. Squirt League —Corvettes—D. Bettger, Capt., J. Holland, J. Moore, M. Water. worth, D. Polich, 3, Bannon, L. Kruse. Artillery—P. McKellar, 13. Ec- kert, T. Devereaux, T. Ackker, A. Coleman, R. Polich, M. Ban- non, L. Lawrason, Wings—B. Boussoy, D. Long - staff, G. MacLean, D. Bennewies, 13. Carnochan, R. Smith, B. Dal- rymple. Bombers—D. Muir, R. Hender- son, D. Broome, R. Wood, Jim Coleman, B. McCurdy, J. Gorwill, P. Patrick. Schedule Dec. 23—Corvettes vs Artillery and Wings vs Bombers, Dec. 30—Wings vs ,Artillery; Corvettes vs Bombers. Jan. 6—Corvettes is Wings; Artillery vs Bombers. Jan, 13—Corvettes vs Artillery and Wings vs Bombers. Jan, 20—Wings vs Artillery; Corvettes vs Bombers. Jan, 27—Corvettes vs Wings; Artillery vs Bombers. Feb.' 8—Wings vs Bombers; Corvettes vs Artillery. Feb. 10—Corvettes vs Bombers and Wings vs Artillery. Feb, 17—Artillery vs Bombers and Corvettes vs Wings. 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Ri- ley read the minutes and roll call was answered by handing in the Christmas Bells. Several items of business were dealt with, Mrs. Lawson extended a vote of thanks to all for co-operation throughout the past three years, Hymn 55 was sung and collection taken and the meeting was pass- ed over to the WMS. Mrs. W. L. Whyte presided ov- er the WMS and opened the meeting with "Words for Christ- mas" followed by singing hymn 59. The minutes were read and adopted. Roll call was answered by something pertaining to the birth of Christ. Business matters were dealt with regarding com- mittees to the New Organiza- tion. Mrs. Don Buchanan read the scripture lesson from St. Matthew 2: followed with prayer by Mrs, Reg. Lawson, A reading by Mrs. Midiron entitled, "God's Christmas Gift" and "No Room for Jesus". At this time Mrs, R. MacGregor was called forward and Mrs. Wni. Jewitt read an ad- dress and presented her with a Life Membership Certificate on behalf of the Constance WMS, Mrs. MacGregor replied very suitably thanking the members. for their thoughtfulness. A Christ- mas .solo was rendered by Mrs: Geo. McElwain accompanied by Mrs, Wm. Jewitt on the piano, A Christmas paper was given by Mrs. Borden Brown entitled "Our Christmas Faith" and using verse 15 of 2nd chapter of St. Luke as the verse of scripture. Mrs, Don Buchanan gave a read- ing "Your Christmas Guest", The collection was taken and hymn 58 was sung and the meeting was closed with Mizpah Benediction. A delicious Christmas lunch was served and an enjoyable half hour was spent. Ladies Court Constantine L1842 The Ladies of Court Constan- tine L1842 of C,O,F. held their regular meeting last Thursday, Dec, 14. After the business for the evening and the election of officers took place a Christmas Program was enjoyed, Readings by Sister Mary Riley entitled "An Old Fashioned Sleigh Ride" and "A Christmas Story" were enjoyed, A Christmas exchange of gifts among the ladies of the evening was a highlight, Lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs, Allan Farnham, Detroit, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs, Ross MacGregor and girls, Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Jewitt, Lar- ry and Kenneth visited with friends at Warwick and Forest on Sunday, Mr, and Mrs, Reg. Lawson and Mr. and Mrs, Eari Lawson of Clinton visited Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, E. F, Warren and gills or' Londot, Mr. and Mr's. Wilmer (Umber and family and Mr. and Mrs, 0, Dexter visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dexter of Blyth. Mr, and Mrs. Warren Hannah of Hanover visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson. School Concert Saturday evening a packed house, S.S, 3 School saw a wonder - f ul Christmas concert sponsored by the children of the school un- der their teacher, Mrs. Living- stone and music teacher, Mrs, Johnson,' Mr. Walter Scott was the capable Master of Ceremon- ies. The program consisted as follows: God save the Queen, songs by the school: A Christmas Hello, Christmas Time-ee-oo, Christmas is a shiny jewel, Christmas Bells, Christmas Day. Rev, range, minister of the Londesboro Charge was called upon and kept the audience spell -hound with his enjoyable readings. Play—Lemuel Little's Shock; Juniors, What do we have at Christmas; recitation, Lynda Anderson; Play—In the Best of Families; recitation, Stewart Glousher; dance—Tinsel Dance Play—Too much Borrowing;. Dance—English Country Dance; Brownies, by Junior Boys; Play, Slip Covers; songs by girls, "The Little Bell" and "Bootie Tootle", Recitation by Mary Wammes; Play—Who is Important at Christmas; song, "Lets keep the Christ in Christmas", Play, The Shoemaker's Guest; songs, "The Child Jesus", "Away in a Man- ger"; recitation by Agnes Hauer - lump. A draw for a $10 turkey took place and winner was Mrs. Law- rence Hill of Crediton. A quilt made for the Mission Band by their leaders, Mrs. Earl Nott and Miss Wilma Dale was auctioneered by 11•Ir. Wm, Jewitt to Tom Whyte. Duet "Winter Wonderland" by Misses Mary McLlwain and Judy Thompson, Santa Claus came and gave out gifts and candy to children. A hearty vote of thanks was ex- tended to Mrs, Livingstone and Mrs. Johnson and the pupils of school for such a Successful and entertaining evening. TUCKERSMITH The . Turner's Church W, A. stet at 2 p.m. in the Church base- ment on Wed. Dec, 13th with five members and one visitor present. A quilt was tied and used cloth- ing brought for a bale to be sent to the Fred Victor Mission, Tor- onto. The meeting followed with the assistant president, Mrs, Arlin Whitmore taking the chair, The prayer was given by Mrs, Greg McGregor and the topic taken by Mrs, Win,, Rogerson. After the meeting lunch was served by Mrs, Howard Johns. VARNA A special Christmas service will be held next Sunday, Dec, 24th In the United Church at 2 p.m, with the pastor, Rev. T. S. Pitt in -charge. There will be spe- cial music by the choir, The rutted Church Sunday school Christmas tree will be held in the basement of the church on Friday evening of this week.