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There's magic in the
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And in the glowing trees—
There's magic.in. the holly
And in Christmas memories,
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WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 67, No. 51 -
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HURON C O U,N T Y'S LE
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AGING- NEWSPAPER
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There's magic in the good old wish
This message, will convey
For special joy and heart's content
For you on Christmas Day.
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SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY DECEMBER 21., 1944
Phone 84
CAROL SERVICE BY 'CHRISTMAS SERVICES
SCHOOL,PUPILS AT ST. JAMES
The amnia' Christmas carol ser -1 Midnight Mass will be celebrated
vice was presented bythe pupils of by the pastor, Rev, Father T, P,
Seaforth' public schooin North Side Hussey, in St,' James' 'Church on
United Church on Friday evening, Christmas Eve, Sunday, Dec. 24th,
assisted by girls from the high Beginning at 11,45 p.m., the choir,
school glee club, 150 voices taking under the direction of the organist,
part. A large crowd was )resent and Ml's, F. Devereaux, will sing Christ
the proceeds were for the overseas mac carols. They will sing 'Itosewig's
committee. The church was appro- Mass with Adeste Fideles at the
priately'decorated with evergreens Offertory, The pastor will be assist-
' lights. 'Miss M. Turn- ed by a Redemptorist Father, who
amu trnrl
bull conducted •et a sl
1 1 t 1 th 'aging and Mrs will also deliverthe Christmas ser -
J. A' Stewart was at the organ. mon. Low Masses will be said on
h The Seaforth Women's Institute met at
Come”; then the Glee Clubs sang NORTIiSIDE W.M.S. Parke -Sills,' that the matter of snow the home of Mrs, J. F. Scott on Wednesday
t' of theWO plowing Ue left in hands of the Street Com- evening Dec,13th, this being a social meet -
The pupils marched up the aisle Christmas morning.
FINAL MEETING OF YEAR
OF TOWN COUNCiL:
The regular sod statutory Peeling. of the
Sea 'crib town council was held in the.. men-
cll. chambers at 8 p.m, on Dec. 15th, w,th all
members present, Mnyo• John J. Clnlr Pre^
siding. Dr. Burrows, M.OII gave- his re-
port. Chief Currie made a report on the
Police activities for the year. Correspondence
from the Canadian Undertvritol$ Assn., from
tho County Clerk re indigents nasi from
members of the armed- formes was read. The
septic tank rt the Town 'Hall was. discussed
and left until next meeting.
Motions; Keating -Reid, that the resell: of
Dr. Burrows; 114.O.H., be adopted and his
salnry, Sul aceonut be pend.
SI:lts-Daly, that Che Fire Br;gude he given
the usual - grant of $8011 and 8-' allowance for
assessed. members. +"
Keeling -Smith,. that the balance of -r rotes of
the Robert Bell E. & T. Co'y'held by the
town be released tote company.
SPORT FOR BOXING DAY
— RABBIT DRIVE
' Tho Seaforth Fish and Game - As-
sociation are sponsoring; a rabbit.
dive'for Boxing Day. Anyone wish-
ing to take part will meet at town I
hall, 1' p.m., Boxing Day. Chairman '
Amos Corby and Inc' committee will
be in charge of proceedings. ;?lease
remember, no rifles. will be allowed,
Shotguns only are to be used.
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE HOLD
DECEMBER MEETING
sing "Hark the Herald" and " 1
unaccompanied, '''Silent Night", and The annual meeting mititae; they to Make arrangements re hiring mi Thane were 11 m
•
, J r man's Missionary Auxiliary of North men to do snore, nasndent with Mrs. Wilfred Co
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"Away in a Manger Uy unto
group. Full chorus with'descant, Side United Church. was held. Dec,
"While the 'Shepherds," solo, Ruth 14th. The president, Mrs. R. Lawson,
Wilbee; full chorus, "Angels'from opened the meeting. Mrs. T. McM+i-
the Realms"; "Glory to God,"Gan- chael read a Christmas story, Luke 2.
on, Glee Club; "Infant Divine,' un- The minutes were read by the see-
accompaniedl, Senior Glee Club; retary, Mrs. Porteous. Encouraging
"Three Ships", Junior Group, solos, ' reports of the year's work were giv
Murray Langford, Billy Hoff, Larry en.by the treasurer and various sec -
Eaton, Durl Hopper; "Christmas retaries. Mrs. A. Reid read the re -
Lullaby," combined Glee Clubs, un- port of the nominating committee
accompanied; ``Joy to the World," , Twenty-two visits to shut-ins were
full chorus; "Angels We Have reported. Mrs. C. Glew and her
Heard," intermediate group; "We group conducted the candle -lighting
Three Kings," boys chorus; three service of praise. Those taking part
kings, Doug.: Stewart, Tim 'Webster, were Mrs. J. Barron, Mrs. C. Barber,
Ken Willis, solo by Ken Wi}lis; t'0 Miss A. Ferguson, Mrs. Webster
Little Town of Bethlehem," Glee and Mrs. F. Finnigan. Mrs. C. C.
Club, . duet, Gladys Hopper,.Marjorie Baine read a temperance
e story
Mand
Hunt; 'Bring a Torch, Senior . Glee meeting closed with p' Y
rs,
Club, unaccompanied; "Yuletide Glew. The officers for 1045 are:
Night," Glee Club, unaccompanied; Hon. Pres., Mrs. Jas. Beattie; pest
"0 Holy Child," solo, Lois Whitney; Nlrs H V Workman; p
ntermediate
group; Child Is "God Rest You," full chorus;
"roup; " combined Glee
"Roily. and the Ivy,
Clubs with descant; Chrismas HyCrmnd
• embers and 26 visitors
Coleman, our
Smith -Beating, that the Cuuncn confmn the worthy president in the Chair. The meeting
pres., . res
Mrs. R. Lawson;; let vice pres., Miss
A. Lawrence; ' 2nd vice, Mrs. Work -
'man; 8rd vice. Mrs. Hogg; rec. sec.,
Mrs. A. L. Porteous; treasurer, Miss
Christian Stewardship,
full d o A b'erguson
sate of south ;t of Let 14, Main St., Jarvis
Survey, to Mr.Jno.. Galion,for $25.00, opened with ,the Institute Ode followed Uy
MacXonsle-Sills, that Selrforth Lions Club tha. Lords Payer in unison. The roll call
be giver, e. grant of 575 re Lions Park up. wag answered by the name ed a suitable
keep. gift book for child or adult, After the bust -
The following salaries and aceonnt were Hess part of the meeting was over Mrs. J.
liassed: D. H. Wilson, $77.38 R. Shinen $26; M. Scott then took over the meeting. Mrs.
J. Currie, $85; 3, Cummings, 555; Thos. Goodie read a beautiful Christmas poem.
Storey -870: Jno. A. Wilson, pension $20, Mrs. A. Boyce gave a splendid and interest -
S. Gillmore, $92,86; I{enting's Pharmacy, Ing paper on the motto. Tow is not made
316.05: J. A. Westcott $8.08 13e11 Telephone in documents but in the hearts of men."
Co„ $3.26; Muniehml- World $1.117 ; P:U.C. Two small girls, MiseessnnNgancveryNott
and
(Elect Dept.) 5213450; PU.0. (Elect. Margaret Grummett,
Dept.) $24.13; Treas. Soafoth Tile Brigade, 'Away in a Manger." Mrs. E. Pndnet was
$21'); Five Chle1 N. Scorns, 375; Huron Ex- to have given a demonstration on the use of.
poslto 13222.5e; Seaforth News. 585.81; used Christmas cards, but through unaeoia-
Keslake s Flour & Feed Store, $1.50; W. R. ,able absence she sent along her material and
Smith $2.40; J. M. Govenlock, bailiff two.. Mrs. J. M. Scott officiated. Mrs. ?miner had
312; E. C. Chamberlain, court clerk, $12; 0. some splendid ideas and had given a great
Muir, Sec., Can. Legion, $10; Geo, A, mils deal.'a her time and thought preparing this
& Sons, $46.73; N. 'Cleft & Sons, $34.80, I material. Mrs. Scott nnnen ced that, n=Yone
who eared to send used Christmas cards to
i the Rev. W. C. Pence of Brighton Ont.,
with the postage paid" by sender, Mr. Pearce
p C would use. them in making books to be sent
BRUCEFiELD ( to the Sick Children's Hospital, Mr.j. .M.
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Scott then showed motion ptelmus which ho.
at the Federation of Agriculture
John B.•Aikenhead, London, who ran
picmC at the Lions park last June, along
was for many years an accountant with mnnv other nietures, Thee¢ were much.
' l retire- enioye ,y
meat as 1 week
was with the Born i , national io em.
A delicious lunch was served by the host -
and hostess. This brought a most enjoyable
m the city, and before his et' a t t„1 The meeting cloned with the
died last week at his home, in ess and IuncA committee. Mrs• Dale Niaron
Stanley Township, the son of the . ved a hearty vote of thanks to Cho hoot
1 M d l2 James en ea
Save the King literature sec Mrs .g he hacl been a r
for the London Box i
chorus unaeCOmpanie . ate 1 r. and alio. evening to n etosa.
Mrs. a Finlayson; con. sec., Mrs. T. resident of London
J. Webster; 1 era are F. for the act 62 years. He served as
c e , e- , MI Harburn; n press sec.,Mrs Finnigan; p
1. ' ,ar ur temperance, STANLEY
ry ' assist., Mrs. Koine;
g; Company, the Kensington Furniture
� Mrs. C. G. Karoo, M.M. secs., Mrs. p Y, g
Glew, is Lumber C
P , friendship, ,
Christmas .
s
S
M's M Somerville • commun.
Merry I Mrs Consltt Mrs Fin.
aecountant
Company, and the Columbia Handle
and um ei• honorary
. Douglas Robinson was able to re -
head was an honorary life member g his home on Saturday from
Mrs. McPhee, Mrs. Fee; Watch Tow- NT. and he was a life member and Victoria hospital, London, +viere ' e
months ago suffering
active worker in the Thistle u 1 is.
Workman; assist., Miss For many years he was treasurer of roma
Mr Aiken -We are pleased to say that Mr.
fa y turn to
,(7) fT 1 Ld 697 AF and A } h
Mr T McMichael pianist Mrs. h Th tl Club. was taken two of th g
t M s A Ferguson an ac f n attack of infantile paralysis.
I a son; assoc, helpers, Mrs. Storey,
May - good health, -good
supply coo., Mrs. Cuthill, Mrs. Bar First Presbyterian Church, and at Sl u,Ie, Townnhep Boy weds
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P times, good f*lends and ry 1011, Miss Bristow; fin, nom„ Mrs. J. ' the time of: his death he was a mem- In Portage La Prntrte, Yarn.
�(,. good luck. go through the Finlayson, Mrs, Lawson, Mrs, , ew, ' her of First -St. Andrew's Church, Marriage vows were exchanged Monday
MISS A. Ferguson; Baby Band, Mrs.
ry Webster Mission The survivors include his wife Clara afternoon, Dec, 11th, at a four o'clock candle
It 1 to ervtce befog an altar banked with
C.; a son, J. Murray*, of London, a
Storey,
Band, Mrs: ee mar , -' daughter, Mrs, David Johnson of `9beta n'un's 111 the 'hilted Church, Portage,
Shaw; key- woman, Miss A. Law- g , r whoa Evelyn Ve•n, elder daughter of Mr.
fa lrleceen Robert, oldest son of lir and Mr's,
'fence; auditors, Mrs. Glew, 'Miss M. Hamilton; two sisters, Mrs. J. N. fwd Mra. kr. E, Batters and runt OHiecr
: Somerville; rep. to Red Cross, Mrs., Caskey, of Portage la Prairie, Man.;
Ben )(eye, of Varna, oat., were united to
Cuthill, Mrs. Hay. and Mrs. T. B. Baird, of Brucefield; marriage. Ret'. Alylnn 001Maitln performed the
9=; I and six brothers, Hugh and Frank, oeremonY, Samos McRae,organist , played
thewedding music and Mrs, Marinnne Elder
year with you. W d k Mrs.Brad
E. L. BOX
PHONE 43
Northside United Church
Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister.
Christmas Services. 10 a.m. Sunday School.
11. n.m. Music by Senior and Junfo• Choirs.
Subject "This Thing Which Is Come to Pass,”
7 p.m. A Service of Christmas Music, The
Combined `Choirs In a Service of Song..In-
snil4ng Praise on Christmas Eve. (Please
bring your Christmas Goodwill Envelopes on
Sunday.) Welcome to these services.
Egmondville United Church
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D.
10.30 rim,. Sunday School, Rev. J. E.
Hogg, O B,A?,I.1.D hrSelaforth as Service,
HENSALL i of Bl'ncefield; Duncan, of Sea 01 t11' sag "God gave me you during the sig,iing
Ont. Rninit Brook, RCAF., and Mrs. Dr, Albert of Calgary; Dr. Will, of of the register. The guest pews were marked
with bows. of tulle and lily of the miler.
Brook are' visiting his parents, Rev. R. A:. Toronto, and Malcolm, of London. Given in mmc}nge by her father, the bride
and Mrs. Brook. Late Mrs. Mary E. McKay wore a Victorian period gown of blush -pink
Tho many a lime of Mr. Wm. Foster are Mary Ele an r McGowan` widow anon The fullness of the bouffant skirt feat
pleased to see him. out following the recant
olrerablon on his hands.
Mr. Hugh McMurtrie underwent an Onel'a- urday at her home in Hamilton, m point sleeves and self' tttimmed . miniatare
Bop in Clinton Hospital last week and is her 80th year. Born in Brucefield, buttons on the hack of the bodice completed
th f s league heck 24th matching tell was
Mary Eleanor + ured'three rows of cording in 11000 etteet. A
of William Duff McKay, died Sat- front panel, sweetheart neckline, and lily
well lee
$1 a year,
,is - 0151•.
vs �� ,e
rely 44RG �to'rdi
0
15.00 up
ted f St...Paul's
e u
Sie carried a cascade
doing as wen as can expected.
Rflmn. Norman Stanlake, o' Nanlamo, Ont. she was a member 0 twoin an tram. It. was 000010 0 with a
C., is spending the holidays .with .Mrs. Presbyterian Church and.. the Wo• single strnnnd of orange Uinesams o,n Cha aur-
• fl t a head drress
Stanlako hale and his parents, at Exeter.. Inca's Mi55i0nary Society. She is sUr- hnuquat eof Uleniltng orchid and pink mems
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Appleton of Exeter• b h son,John William of d Brin•al t! roses hire Arden Chrnstlun
were
recent visitor's with Mr. 1111 Mrs. Vived y her
, an t e ' - • - ' • -
Fanhar. Riverhurst, Sask.; foul daughters, son; slat all t (Soo bri(lent,•'''1 bridesmaid.
rhe`•• h 11 -pink
Mr. 1 Christine, of Buffalo; Beatrice, aver crepe. The full skirt was shirred into a
to his home1 Julia, all at home deer girdle arced at the a
John McBeath, who has been confined.
for the past two weeks
owing' • home; a wrist and the square
to illness, continues seriously [Il. Isobel and u ,
Miss Mary Hamilton of London visited re- brother, Duncan McCowan, of Sea- 'ndl�vork�n TUc shortsleevesvera scroll
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me of Mr. A. L.Case. .MTS, fine
James .. - m shin • pink.
The Sunbeam ss on Band of name '
Presbyterian Church .were enlertahied in theBryant, funeral Her shoulder -length veil was e t n 1
schoolroom -of the church on Tuesday. P. was. held On Monday, with pini. osprey feathers and her bouquet
program. was presided over by Ann Hllde- While walking along No..4 higliwpY was while baby -mums and Talisman roses.
brant. Mrs. Orr read the Soiipture which Pilot Officer F. \V, Rage . C1 groomsman.
was alternated with the singing of carols. about 7.30 •'pan: Friday, John Grainger' yY03 1{, Anderson 11111 hie. Charles Harvey
Seals were. Hildebrandt.
to Betty E, Molt and of Brumfield
was struck and ltnocked weeocu hers nThe
bride's
to omother- hose e fir
Ann Marto I3tidobrandt. Pearl McLeod led to the pavement by a. car said by two-piece style: ' Her small black hat feat -
in prayer. Mrs Roy Bell rend a Christmas l} to have been driven by Walter „rod n vat( and her accessories were black.
is S 1Pncei
forth,and a srstei, she wore long lace mittens of g
Angliasn of Seaforth. '.Che
Sunday, Dec. 24th, and Christmas Day.
St. Thomas Church, Seaforth 10 a.m.
Sunday
nidvent, "l. Su ely I Minece of sith quickly." Sunday
7- p.m. Christmas Eve: Popelar Carol Ser•
vice, Come and have a good sage
Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 20011: 8.30
rCommunionC(Choral�nvithl an oddness.)' Holy
gently at the ho Carmel h
story and petty E. Moir give the treasurer's p0 Co
report. Mrs. Kerslake presided. over the elect Spencer of Hensel'. -4ppal'ently, ac -I IB{litters, •grondmotber cream
ot' (the gbridears.
wore n
n tom crepe eown, ll with e
24th: 2.80 Sunday School. 8. n• s mn small Ulaclt int had turquotee
corsage
a Her a ge
n black mil. .
0 a •i d n
rets a trim an
I secretary, feather
• cit ry. forth
eon Y n
Header Pp carrying Yi g
Grainger
ho
tin
• t e w
alt
Gl accts
SOW g na t fifty e s I r
Communion and S i roll 11 Billie Fink. At the close
h t in trying to a talisman n Mon Id than
th ome of
it tion of officers: President, Pearl McLeod: cording t0 police repot 1 11 k tl deep vast elect of
St. Mary's, Dublin. Sunday C�ei nous Eve treasurer, Betty E. Moir: sect¢rya MIs Luu,.noeae. Her
51110 was drtving north at tine time, l t x
Croon. I{ennon; call,
, e n . avoid ,hit- was a isman rocs. a .
Che children were served a delicious lunch- flashlight, andattended the reception 1,e at e
The -Rector•, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert. B.A., et eon .from a nicely decorated. table after ting him, the car shi(1(led 010 the tCy the bride's parents. on AuRerin avenue. The
all services, assisted at St. Thomas Church which SantaClausarrived and distributed highway hiy with the left front fender icy tabic, centred with the bride's cake lord
with tall white tapers, (vas PresWed
on Sunday be Md. S, W. L, Gtlbelt, o the gifts from the tree.
Huron College, London. Mrs. Kennard returned home after visiting Str•jkitlg the pedesi'1'tari, Mr. Glanlgll lighted P H
friends in NI/Ingham.
VARNA
The annual meeting of the W.M.S. 1
of United Church was held in the
parsonage with 11 members present.
The Christmas program was followed
from the Monthly and several Chrit-
s
mac Carols were sung. Miss Henn
took charge of election of officers,
most of 'the said officers being re-
elected: Pres„ Mrs, Geo. Johnston;
lst vice, Mrs. W. Johnston; 2nd vice,
Mrs. Alex. McConnell; 3rd vice, Mrs
R. Colclough; rec. sec., Mrs. F. Reid;.
treas., Mrs. Geo. Reid; corr see.,
Mrs. Wet, Webster; associate help-
ers, Mrs. W. Johnston, Mrs. B. paint
well, Miss. Monthly, Mrs. Ben Keyes;
Ch. Stewardship, Mrs. Lee McCon-
nell; ,organist, Mrs. Lee McConnnelll,
Rachael Johnston, Mre. W
temp. sec„ Mrs. F. Reid; supply sec.,
Mrs. W Stephenson; press see, Mrs.
F. Reid; coin. friendship, Mrs. Mc-
Clymont; assist., Mrs. B. Keyes. The
meeting was closed by sing a hymn,
prayer by Miss Hem
The Loyal Orange Lodge No, 1035
held their annual meeting Dec. 7th
with 30 members present. All offic-'
ers, will hold their positions for the
coming year as follows: Watson
Webster, W.M ; Russell Consitt,
DM.; D ' Chas. C Pilgrim, Chaplain;
Lorne Coleman, Rec, Sec.; John Os-
trum, Treas.; Orrin Dowson,. Sec.-
Treas.; Murray Hohner,. Marshall;
Robt. Taylor, 1st Lect. ,Fran]{ Smith.
2nd Lect,, Geo. Clark, I.st Com.
received rib fractures and bocy
b • i s He was removed to -'-
ST, COLUMBAN - hospital for treatment. Provincial
over by lairs. C. P. Armstrong and Mrs. .
Ellwood. Assisting ,n serving the guests
were Mrs. H. Solis Wm»pet. Mos. Hilda
Hicks. Mrs. E. Ritchie Mrs. G. McLachlan,
Mica Norma Newman 11111 Misses Vivito
The regular meeting of the C.W.L Constable Prank Tayloor, iCliin Clinton,
1 M'nrn -and My,•tte Mensl11 both of lvinnl-
• pay. Mc. Charles HavveY, Windsor, Ontario;
was held with "Mrs. V. J. Lane pre- vestigated. Mt. Gt a ng
Hol -
siding. Thank you letters were read of the Thuceiielcl United Church.
for cigarettes and. parcels received:.
h
ow
ne Sgt. John Hol-
'1, Thos. Downey,
GI`
Cpl.
land, Driver Jack Walsh, Pte. Leo
Carlin and Pte. Joseph McIver. The
"ON EARTH PEACE"
treasurer
ie
a
• Cried a
balance ace o
f
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e
p
vice president r
X137.00 The and es e
nt re-
ported a mass card given"for a de- r h Pence." So song the angels on
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On Ea t
ceased' member. The Iced Cross con- that gree glad Christmas night. But the
Mrs, reported (}hilt tops donated
rs. Marg- world twee is so filled with the spirit and
Mrs. ' Ducan. It and eci. Marg- aotivities of war that the fulfilment of the
are( O'Sullivan. It was decided t0
prophesy o h f the angels seems to be a thing
remember the sick and shut-in mem-
bers at Christmas.
PROPERTY CHANGE Ili
The property of Mrs. Rata A. H
of Listowel, situated on West street,
Seaforth, has been sold through the
office of- E. 0. Chamberlain to Mr.
P. 13. 'Moffat, the present tenant.
Mr, Moffat receives Immediate pos-
session,'`
HARLOCK
Mr. Thornas Cole spent Sunday'
afternoon at the home of Mr: ;Reece
Ferris.
Mr. Ward Knox was laid up a Food
part of last, week but is out again.
We wish to all a very - Merry
Ghristlnas- and health, happiness and
prosperity throughout the year.
Mrs. Watson Reid held her school
entertainment on •Friday night with
a full house and triose present report
that the teacher and children put on,
a real good' program. We wish to- ex-
tend congratulations.
BRUCEFIELD.
The choir of, 13ruceffeltl United
Church ,uncles the direction of; Miss
June • Murdoch will present Ilolton's
Ghrtsttna.s Cantata, Chimes of Christ-
mas, on Sunday' evening, Dec. 24th,
at 8 o'clock. The choir will bo"ilSsist
ed by the Junior Choir which will
sing Christmas carols throughout the
service,. and also by Miss 'EVa Stack-
house and MI'. Jarvis Horton, who.
will render' a violin duet
uncle of the bride, proposed the tons( !o
which the groom responded. Pilot Officer
and Mrs. Keys left for a short trip, with the
bride travelling in a black needle -point ereoe
gown with side -fastening effect with blank
satin button trim. The sweetheart neckline
500011ed.-'a large soft bow as did Lhe low
waist .line. Her accessories and sequin trim
mkt completed her ensemble. Her top cont
was of 01possnm and her corsage of sweet-
hea'rt roses. Upon their return Pilot Officer
and Mrs. Kays will reside. In Portage La
Prairie. .Out-of-town guests were Mr, and
Mrs. A. C. Scott, Winnipeg, Mr, and Mrs.
0. Hands, W111(1801., Ontario, Mrs. W. J.
Batters, Mrs. N. Graham, Mrs. H Frills and
Misses Vivien Mann and Myrtle McAskill, all
p o Whmipeg, Wires of greetings were re -
incredible. Yet, through the ages, things ting .clued from the groom's parents at Varna,
seemed to be incredible have been brought to also. the groom's brothe•s, Mr. and Mrs. Har•-
vey Keys of Varna, Mr. Allan KeysI of Val -
Kamloops,
I{amloops, B.C.
"In'.
and Col. Gordon {o Y
ofn a few days, around the world, the birthIeYFeld Rue.
of the Christ child will be celebrated. Herein
lies a mystery incomprehensible. That the.
Son of God- became the Babe of Bethlehem.
was thought to beincredible. Yet the an-
cient prophesy has become a reality. Around
the world multitudes a children, men and
women, sing again; 'Harkthe herald angels
sing, Gloryto the ,new-born I{ ng."
Whenwe turn our thought to "That
strange mon on the cross, the mystery
deepens. That the Son of God should sacri-
fice himselfupon a cross for the sin of man
is beyond our comprehension, Yet that He
died and luso again is tho indutilable 30Y 01
millions who believe, that `Unto ns, is born
a Saviour which is Christ the Lord."
Thus many things that to our' MUM minds
wore incomprehensible and thought to be
incredible,have been brought to nose, m 23is
wisdom end love, by our God. Why then
should we: 111ink it 0 thing incredible that
the promise of the angels should become
reality.Shall the marching of 581.11,10 1i11d
the manoeuvres of meehaniaed armies for-
ever close our eyes to themultitude of tho
heavenly host. Shall the booming of cannon,
the bursting of shells, the crashing of rile
walls and the groans' of dying men foram.
.1000 our ears to the angelic song of Peace
on ilacth.
"0 hush the noise, yo mea of strife,
And hoax the angels sing."
So we .believe and so we pray that .God
o 'the inAngelsg andgive othis war 0c
to h! fulfillment
0ni9
world "peace and. goodwill. 3,52.71.
CONSTANCE
Mrs. David Milison is spending a
couple' of weeks with friends in De-
-trout.
Mrs. Adam Nicholson is at pres-
ent staying with her nephew, Rich-
ard Barwick, of Stratford.
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Grimoldby
and Mrs. Frank Riley attended the
funeral of Mrs. Wm. Riley Wednes-
day of last week.
A large crowd attended the con-
cert held in the school Thursday ev-
;. A draw was made for the
c ishion made, by the teacher and
children and was won by Mrs. Geo.
Leitch, A good time was enjoyed.
Miss Hazel Dillins of Brucefield
seta few days with Mr, and Mrs.
Ernest Adams and Done1da.'
The Christmas meeting of the W.A.. was
held in. Cho basement of the church Tuesday
afternoon, Dee, 1211 with the president,
MIS; E. Adonis in the choir. The meeting;
57.50 up
$5.00 up
SAVA,UGE'S
opened with a hymn and Mrs. E. Adams of-
fered prayer, Several cards of thanks were
received from our local boye in the forces
for boxes recently sent to them. It was 'mov-
ed by Mrs. E. Lawson and seconded by Mrs.
James Hugill that $25 be sent to the British
War Children's. Fund. Mrs. James • Hugill
thenrg
charge for Groan 4. Mre.G.. eoe
Addisong
took Played hymn. 68 softly. Hymn 64
was sung while Mrs, Hugill offered prayer..
Mrs. Hugill conduoteti a candle light service
with Mrs, Britton, Mrs. 13. Adams, Mre. E.
LowsGrimoldb
Mrs. Y
taking
war and M s
gny Mrs: M
eH n
taking part• Prayer by Mrs, Hugill, rending
by Mrs. Orville Dale, interesting facts about
Christmas. A Christmas solo by Miss Edith
Britton, reading by Mrs. Hugill, Wishing",
rending by Mrs, Mcllwain. A beautiful guitar
solo by Mrs. Grimoidby, a reading by. Mrs.
Addison, "Jack's Christmas Gift," a duet by
Mrs. Mallwain and Edith Britton, "Sleep
Little One, Sleep." A Christmas message by
Mrs. E. Adams, "Why We Celebrate Christ-
mas." - A reading by Mrs. Hugill, Closing
hymn 68.
TO HOLD SHORT COURSE
The Annual Short Course will be
held in Guelph at the Ontario Agri-
cultural College on January 1st to
Courses will be given in Farm
Mechanics, Animal Husbandry, Api-
culture, Horticulture, Co-operation
and Marketing,
The entire cost of the course -to
the students is 58.00 per week. Sev-
eral boys are taking advantage
this course.
Application may be secured from
Dl•. G. I. Christie, President, Ontario
Agricultural College, Guelph, or
the Agricultural Representative,
Clinton.
Hamilton Coke
Clean
urning
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' A ' Winter Fuel
PUT IN A SUPPLY NOW
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