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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1947-12-26, Page 1"•?66. , Etlrgi a g_bt1� rear° R�trle plumber 4,i7fi • District Schools Sponsor Aur:.ua l Christmas Concerts • ® 6 0 • HAPPY EVENT A stove set up in a barn on, George Street, and owned by Joa. R. Burns, to provide warmth while a dew was farrowing Tues day afternoon, almost Iecl to the eliminatibr, of the barn, the sow and her unborn piglets, when the building cau iht fire. • A fast run by Seaforth firemen, however, sav- ed the barn and shortly after the sow gave birth t. &even healthy 'youngsters without incident. • • • 0 BAYFIELD PUPILS PRESENT CONCERT Interesting Program En- joyed By Large Audience. The public school concert was held on, Wednesday evening last in the Town Hall with a large crowd at- tending. The concert this year was exceptionally good and the music teacher, Mr. Rennie, and the two teachers, Mr. McAuley and Mrs. Par- ker, are to be congratulated for the fine concert which they presented. During the intermission the Bayfield Lions Club sang Christmas carols, etc. At the close Santa Claus arriv- ed and all the children received oranges, candy and nuts, the gift of the Lions Cleb, besides their other gifts. The program was as follows:* "Ho, For Christmas Eve," senior boys 'ani girls' clroir; chairman's -address; John Parker: "Fe on the House Top • There's a Jolly Old Man,a Junior boys' and girls' choir; "You're All Wet," a skit; duet, "Winter Wonderland," Donna Sturgeon and Barbara Bran- don; "Old Friends' Meet," a skit; singing games, Juniors, "On the Bridge," "Oats, Peas, Beans and Bar- ley Grow"; "The Rheumatiz," Sen- iors; solo, "Who is Coming?" Glen Sturgeon; "To Make a Merry Christ- mas," Senior Choir; junior quartette, bell carol; "Catch What You Can"; „ play, Seniors, "The Fortune Teller";. "Zeb Meets Maria"; play, Juniors, "Hang the Christmas Stocking." The funeral took place Tuesday • from her late residence of Mrs. Lucin- da C. Leitch, in her 86th year. Mrs. Leitch was born in St. John, Mich., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George LawPason, coming to this country in 1864. She was• married in 1890 to David Leitch, who predeceas- ed her. Surviving are three daugh- (Continued on Page 5) • -Publish Early Next Week • Although dated Friday, this issue of The Huron Expositor went to press on Wednesday in order to permit the staff to observe Christmas and Box- ing Day. The early publication was made possible by the co-operation of advertisers and correspondents. The New Year's issue will also be published early—on Wednesday, De- cember 31, and the same co-operation of advertisers and correspondents is requested. Copy for next week's is- sue should be mailed to reach the office not later than Monday Dec. 29. • HOLD, SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Seaforth Council held a special lucetfng Thursday, evening to consid- er a report from the property.and fire and water committee's concerning al- terations necessary to the fire hall to provide accomntodatlon for the tie* fire truck. Approval was given for the purchase of a quantity of steel necessary to the alterations. PLAN XMAS PARTY MONDAY NIGHT The members of Rebekah and Odd - fellows Lodges have r- arranged a Christmas party in the lodge roomis on Monday evening Of next week, ,f lilamillea of the miilinbers, including children; are invited, and the lie gisa alte are requested to bring sandwiches, Children Consider Visit Of Santa Claus Highlight Of Yuletide Programs. S. S. No. 10. McKillop. Scholl Section No. 10,^ McKillop, held their annual Christmas tree and entertainment in the Winthrop Or- ange Hall on Thursday. The program, which was exceptioually fine, consist- ed of choruses, short plays,. recita- tions and a drill, which reflected great credit upon their teacher, Mrs. J. Kellar. Short speeches by Rev. J. R. Peters and Mr. Allen Campbell were interspersed between acts. After singing the National Anthem, Santa Claus arrived in all his pomp and glory. His joyousness in the dis- tribution of parcels was a delight to the children. Mrs. J. Little presided very efficiently at the piano. After the serving of lunch, a few hours was spent in dancing, music being sup- plied . by local talent.' 'S. .S. No. 7, Tuckersmith A' Christmas program was present- ed by the pupils, of S.S. No. 7, Tuck- ersmith (Hannah's School), Thurs- day under the leadership of the teach- er, Mrs. Ellis, and the music super- visor, Mrs. Wendorf. Mr. John Mc- Cowan, was the chairman for the pro- gram, which included recitations; monologue by Susan McCowan; two dialogues, "A Large Order For Zella" and "Detective Snoop and Dr. Droop," two groups of Christmas carols.,,solo parts being taken by Susan McCow- an, Gordon Shobbrook and Ronald McIntosh; choral reading by Ken Carnochan; choruses by the Juniors, "Jolly, Jolly Santa Claus" and "The Gingerbread Boy"; piano solos by Susan McCowan and Ruth Keyes; "The Cradle Song" by Susan McCow-' an and Mary and Anne : Charters; "The Echo Song" (duet by 'Gordon Shobbrook and Stuart Keyes) ; Star Drill and Tramp Drill, Rhythm. ]hand; Clapping R yth, "Hush -a -Bye," 'song by junior gidm- s. Santa then arrived in grand style and unloaded a heavily laden Christ- mas tree. Dublin Separate School The Dublin Separate and Continua- tion Schools held their annual Christ- mas concert in the parish hall Fri- day night. The program opened with the singing of "Gad Save the King" and "Land Of Hope and Glory." Reci- tations were given by Kenneth Feen- ey, Jerry Dantzer and Glen Butters; dances by the junior girls and a play, "Wanted, a Housekeeper," by Grades 7 and 8; two plays, "Billie's First (Continued on Page 5) - i FACE IS CUT AS CAR AND TRUCK COLLIDE Miss Margaret Wood, R.R. 3, Kip - pen, required medical 'attention after the car in which she wds a passen- ger, and which was driven by Mrs. Jack Woods, same address, was in collision with a Seaforth Produce Ltd. truck, driven by Murray Stiles, Sea - forth, at the corner of James and West William Street; Seaforth, early Monday afternoon. Miss Wood suffered facial lacera- tions and was treated at Seaforth Clinic. Damage to the vehicles was slight, according to Provincial Con- stable Hodgson, who investigated. LEGION NOTES News of Seaforth Branch 156 of the Canadyan Legion The Legion committee in charge of outdoor rinks has arranged a bee at the High School on the afternoon of Boxing Day, when it is hoped all con- struction work preparatory 'to flood- ing the rink, can be completed. Mem- bers of the Lions Club are going to be on hand and all Legion members are asked to co-operate and assist. Dr; Paul Brady, in charge of arrange- ments, suggests each member bring either a shovel or a• .hammer. As this is being written, arrange- ments for the Legion Christmas dance are being finalised by Ohair- lnan Lloydl' _ oggarth and his coin= mlttee. Everything points to an out- standing party. AWARD PRIZES TO CHAMPIONS AT PUBIIIC SCHOOL Student Body Takes Part in Closing Exercises on Friday. Closing exercises at the Seaforth Public School Friday morning took the form lit singing Christmas car- ols. On this 7fccasion Principal P. B. Moffat, assisted by the staff, present- ed the field day cups and Mr. Moffat spoke to the pupils on good sports- manship. Those receiving cups were: Senior champions, Jean Snell, Bill McClinchey; Intermediate champions, S'heiIa McFadden and Donald Taylor; -Junior champions, Mary Ann Van Horne and Marion McIlwain (tied), and Ronald Mason. George Johnston, representing the School Board, and A. Y. McLean pre- sented the Seaforth Produce Cup to Mr. Moffat for the school which had received the most prizes in the poul- try class at the Fall Fair. The program consisted of mostly unfamiliar carols, including "Chris- tians, Awake," "Gloria in Excelsis," "I Saw Three Ships," "Away in a Man- ger," "What Light is That?" "Christ- mas Lullaby," "Born is Little Jesus," "Silent Night." Jean Copland, Carole Glew and Betty Lou Goudie sang "A 'White Christmas," and Billie Rob- erton, Marjorie Patric, Jimmie Crich and Ronald Scoins recited the Christ- mas story. • SANTA VISITS EASTERN STAR The regular meeting of the Order of the Eastern .Star was held in the chapter room with the nett/ Worthy Matron, Sister Wilson, and Past Wor- thy Patron, Brother Snell, presiding. After the transaction of business the off'ioers and members gathered arotind a gaily decorated tree and a most interesting impromptu program was presented, after which each Mora - Nearly 1,200 District Children Received Gifts From Santa • Lions Club Sponsors Sea - forth Visit Friday After- noon ; Children Guests At Regent. • • • .• • • GREETINGS The attention of readers Is directed to Pages 3, 6 and 7, where Seaforth merchants extend Christmas Greetings to their friends and customers, and to the messages of Hensall merch- ants on Page 4. • • ,•• • • • CANDLE SERVICE AT FIRST CHURCH • The evening service at First Pres- byterian Church was sponsored by the Tuesday night Club, the choir and the children of the Sunday School. The choir loft was decorated with imitation candles and a Christ- mas tree, while the Communion table had three beautiful • bouquets of flowers placed there by members of the church. The Sunday School children and the choir marched through the church, each carrying a candle, the children going to •the south gallery with Miss Alice Reid and Mrs. C. Reith in charge. The choir, sang the anthems, "Jesu Bambino" with Mrs. F. Kling as soloist, and "The Cherubim Song." Fred E. Willis sang a delightful solo; and Mrs. E. A. McMaster also sang a lovely solo. Mrs. W. A. Wright and Mrs, J. A. Munn sang a duet, and the children's choir sang, a number from the gallery. Little Jgan Char- ters and Carol Glew sang very sweet- ly "Away in a Manger." Ronnie Rem nie, :in a• clear voice, read an inter- esting story, "Christmas In Other Lands." Santa Claus on his annual 4isit to Seaforth Friday afternoon distribut- ed nearly 1,200 gifts to Seaforth and district children. Arriving in town aboard Seaforth's new fire truck, driven by D'Orleon Sills, the jolly gentleman mounted the platform in •''front of the Town Hall, where he com- menced his nearly two-hour recep- ! tion. Traffic was prohibited along that portion of Main Street during his visit. When the children had met Santa and received their gift, they then were guests at a special show in the Regent Theatre. Hydro restrictions this year forced abandonmerit of the • usual 1 rge tree at the corner qf Main and Gdderich Streets, but as far as the children were concerned the tem- porary arrangement at the Town Hall didn't seem to make any difference. They were just as anxious as ever to meet Santa and shake hands with him. After the Town Hall reception San- ta. visited Scott Memorial Hospital and called on patients in each of the rooms. On Sunday members of the Lions Club paid their 21st annual Christ- mas visit to the Huron County Home, when a short program was presented her received a gift from Santa Claus. The social committee served dough- nuts and coffee. • Somebody has just discopered what Scotc'hmen do with . old rater. blades. They shave with 'them. with James A. Stewart as chairman. Following the singing of carols, solos by James T. Scott and numbers by Walker Hart, Capt. Halliwell of the Salvation Army spoke briefly. • • ' FIREMEN'S TICKETS , SELL READILY Tickets on the raffle being spon- sored by the Seaforth Fire Brigade, in aid of the ,brigade's.aniform fund, are going well, according to firemen. The draw for the cedar chest will be made at . the Legion's Christmas dance. Hensall Churches Feature Christmas Music at Services Public School Pupils Pre- sent Christmas Concert To Packed Hall: NEWS OF :WEEK IN HENSALL Special G'bristmas services were observed in the local churches on Sunday. At the United Church, in the morning, the choir presented Christmas anthems. The 'minister's theme was "The Spiritual Dawn." The evening service was a candlelight ser- vice, with the church packed to ca- pacity. At this service the choir, members of the Sunday School and congregation combined in a lovely service of Christmas anthems and carols, The children's chorus, "Away in a Manger," was very effective. Nine leaders of the Sunday School were light bearers and brought mes- sages from the Scriptures. The cli- max to the service were the white WARNS DANGER OF gifts from Sunday School classes and congregation. The collection amount- ed to $180,00. Food will be purchas- XMAS DECORATIONS ed and forwarded to the needy of Great Britain. The decorations were beautiful and Were arranged by Mrs. R. Broderick, Mrs. M. Sanders, Mrs. Fire Chief Allan Reid Urg • • • • • • WARNING ! Armed with warning tickets, Seaforth police are conducting a campaign against overnight park, ing on Seaforth streets. Under the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act, parking is prohibited on all Seaforth streets between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. to permit snowplowing'. Warning tickets will be placed in alt cars found parked during the prohibit- ed hours and the license record- ed. If the same car is found parked a second time, prosecu- tion will follow, according to Provincial Constable Wm. Hodg- son. • • • 0 0 •' R. J. Drysdale and Fred Appleby. Soloists in the anthems were Miss F. Welsh and S. G. Rennie. The duet, "Come To the Light;" was taken by Mrs. H. McEwan and Mrs. H. Pfile. Christmas services were observed in Carmel Presbyterian Church Sun- quence occur during the Christmas day last. The church was lovely with season. Seaforth Fire Chief Allan. Christmas emblems and decorated Reid stated that many have been trees. The minister, Rev. P. A. E'er- found to be due to failure to observe guson, occupied the pulpit and deity- normal precautions or momentary for- ered splendid and timely discourses. getfulness of the added halr- Mrs. M. C. Dougall was at the organ ing the season. From the experie c - console, and Mrs. J. W' Bonthron ren- es of those who were victims a e dered a solo, "The First Christmas suggestions for fire prevention which, Morn." Anthems by the choir were, if observed, will greatly lessen the "The Shepherd's Vision," soloists,- chances that fire will take a disas Mrs. W. Brown and Mrs. J. A. Pater- trous toll this Christmas, he said. son, ,and "I•lark; the Herald Ai:gels Open iirs,s in buildings are a con - Sinai" At the evening service a choral stant threat to the lives of, everyone service was held. Four children, Bil- there. Lights with flickering flames y Iink, Bobby Baynham, Gladys Moir are frequently used at the Christmas ,nnrl Joan Johnston sang "Holy Night, Season only and fireplaces have more Silent Night." For its number the extensive use. They must be located choir sang "Calm On the Listening safely and watched carefully. Any op - Ear of Night," soloist being Miss Al- en flame lighting, as by candle, should be permitted only w,iere fixed hold- ers are provided well away from flam- mable decorations, Christmas trees, window curtains, table cloths or•oth- er flammable material. When light- ed they should be under adult super- vision and extinguished immediately when adult care cannot be provided. , Electric lighting circuits for illum- ination of Christmas trees should be examined fir defects in plugs and fuses, for breaks or damage to the cords. Smoking habits are particularly im- portant because of the quantities of es Caution To Avoid Fire Damage. ,..,.gi Many fires of disastfous - conse�. ma dell. ' Christmas service. of Holy Commun- ion was held in St. Paul's Anglican Church Sunday when the church was appropriately decorated with Christ- mas candles•aud evergreen, with white chrysanthemums on the altar. Robt. Cameron was at the organ console, and the choir sang a Christmas an- thern. A choral service will be held in the morning, Dec. 28, when it is hoped as many as possible will at- tend. fr .Hensall Town Hall was packed to capacity on Thursday evening for the annual Christmas concert of Hensall wrappings, decorations and trees that public school, which was under the night become involved. Matches and supervision of Mr. Elgin Shortt, the lighters should not be used near a principal, and Miss June Brandon and tree, curtains or decorations, and ex - Miss Barbara Michie, assistant teach- tra care exercised in lighting or (Continued on Page 4) throwing away matches. Seaforth Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Occasion Mr. and Mrs. Frank Upshall, Centre Street, Seaforth, quietly ob. served the 50th anniversary of their marriage on Monday at their residence. During the day they received a number of friends who called to extend congratulations, but the event was not marked forth - ally because of Mrs. Upshatt's health. Former well known residents of Tuckersmith, Mr. and Mrs. Upshall retired to Seaforth five and a half years agoo. Their children are': Helen, at hems; Charlie, In Fu.tlaae ton Township; Joe, Calstervilie, Ont.; Robert, on the old hOlnestoady and James In 't'uokerstrtlth.