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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1950-12-22, Page 1Ninety fret Year Whole Number 4330 • SEAFORTH, FRIDAY DECEMBER 22, 1950 • ti • s. • A Christmas Message Prepared on behalf of the Min- kind of people, let us pause for a isterial Association of Seaforth moment. r:' , we have, the male and District, by Rev. D. A. Mac- and femail Millan, of Northside United carpenter, Church. bringing t We cannot think of any other day so eagerly -looked' forward to as Dec. 25, the date that marls, the turning point in 'human history, the day which celebrates the com- ing of Christ into the world, Yet, strange to say, His coming stirred scarcely a ripple on the surface of the world's life. Augustus' Caesar's decree caused far more stir among the multitudes than the'birth of Christ. Millions of men, women and 'chil- dren are looking forward to next ;Monday, for it will be Christmas Day. There is eager excitement le the atmosphere of countless homes, especially where 'there are little children. The reason? Christmas is coming. Nineteen and a half centuries ago there were some few on earth who knew of the blessed event about to tradspire: Mary and Jos. eph, Zacharias and Elizabeth, par- ents of John. the Baptist, and the few who lived close to God, so that His spirit told them of things hid- den from mankind in general; Wisemen in the East who knew One was to be born King of the Jews, and others who searched the Scriptures knew the signs of the times. Yet the •earth knew little of what was to come. Just before the birth of Chridt, a despairing Roman exclaimed: "`Not a god gives a thought to mor- al oral affairs," He was wrong, for at that very time the Eternal God was busy. bringing to culmination the preparation 'for the Advent of His Son. Gad is, on the stage of life even when He is the most Invis- ible. For centuries many rations had ,been •unconsciously at work for the coming of the Messiah. IFromanu had built roads to the far- thest reaches of the umpire that the Heralds of the King might pro- claim the "good news," that Jesus had come as the Saviour Of the world. There are always a few who grave eyes tp See and minds to dis- cern, The shepherds and the Wise Men were 'Among this class: To both the Heavens became vocal on that otherwise silent night. Song led and started they Worshipped and "praised Goode for the things they hail seen and heard as it duras told unto them, and to Him' they' presented belt' gifts of gold, frank- inei dice• and Myrrh. tent we think' that the coining Of Christ is only a message foi+'ofe f f the rat son of work oseph the Royal Line, g man to the cradle. Next y brings woman- hood, as Raphael and other great painters, have so beautifully por- trayed. ottrayed. The Magntflcat is a song for all time and for all women. Reconddy,-' arch and Heaven meet. The angels and the shepherds, are purposely united. Earth and Heav- en• separated by all the fears of the past, are one in this scene. 'C'aesar heard nothing and the High Priest was given no advance no- tice, but to .the humble watchman the good' news was given. God and men have come together. Thirdly, we have a revealing picture of the fact •that Good and Evil are never far from each other. Herod and the Wise Men are universal ty'pes, The first materialist, cruel, ruthless, clever, unashamed. His one idea to rule all melt 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, Tet without that sinister figure in the background the picture would not have been complete. It casts be- yond 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 December, in every part of the globe, with joy and gladness to Bethlehem that few have seen and many never see? What of this Christmas 1550, al- most two millenia after the birth of the Greatest Giver of All? People will dile on this Christmas Day because man is• still at war With man. Thousands will he hun- gry on this, the traditional feast of all Christendom. Men will .not cease to destroy each other and teat other's work. The old evils Which Christ gave His life to -cons qi er have again erupted through- out the: world. The witch's caul- Bron it bubbling again with poisons otid.- brow'. What a Christmas cele- bratieint Scute will say, "We are back where we started. It seems as though Christ never liven," ;tet it hence the sane. We have is't two 0lif ihfa, ' gifts denied those who lived before Christ. These are Hope and Knowledge. Thanks to Him we have hope that men's• sal- vation will eventually come, . We have knowledge required to bring that salvation about. We know how to live, even if we do not pro- fit by the knowledge as we should. If Christmas. means to many lit- tle more than champagne, feasting, gaiety and carousal, then it would; be wrong, In the light of the cru- cial ties through which the world is passing, to think of that cele- bration: But to those who approach Christmas thankful that "the Word became flesh and dwelt among u,," then this Yuletide can the kept with gratitude to God, e=ven amidst the clouds that overhang the world' to- day. 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 re- ceive the message ourselves, then we can render service in supplant- ing the spirit of acquisition, bitter- ness and sin in the world about us. It would again causd the angels to sing, "Glory to God in the High- est." In welshing all readers of this message a joyous Christmas, we express' the sincere 'hope that your Yuletide will not simply be one of superficial celebration; but that with true thankfulness., 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 sal- vation, both as individuate -and as a nation. • Constable Sutherland Is Posted To O.P.P. At Seaforth 'Provincial Constable Jas, Suth- erland, of Harriston, has been post- ed osted to the Seaforth detachment of the provincial police, and recently took over his duties there. He suc- ceeds Constable Max Grosse, who has resigned' from the force and has returned to his home in Peter- boro. - A naval veteran of the Second War, Consteble Sutherland 15 utar- ried and has two children. He than .been a member of the Provincial Force for two years. Constable 'Sutherland and' his tardily; are IivIng In -The 'Vlroode' residence*, '(ioderiuh Street *'oto LOCAL CHURCHES SPONSOR MSS ENTERTAIN ENTS Visit By Santa Highlights Interesting Progxains By- Children. Constance United Church The Christmas' entertainment of the Sunday School of Constance United Church was a huge suceess, both from the standpoint of enter- tainment and the number of adnilpe who attended The play, "Buddy Answers An Ad," was given by the pupils and wes,•much enjoyed. San- ta anto Claus, in his usual jovial man- ner, distributed gifts to all. First Presbyterian Church The Christmas concert of First Presbyterian Church was held Mon- day evening with, a good attend- ance ttendante of parents and friends, who came to hear the children speak their recitations and sing theist songs. Rev. D. Glenn Campbell was chairman and the 'accompanists were Miss S. I. McLe-n, Miss Jean Scott, Mrs.. D. R. Stewart and alae. F. Kling. The following program was giv- en: Junior congregation with Mrs. J. E. Patterson, as leader, sang "Jingle Bells"; beginners' class, Mrs. D. Glenn Campbell, teacher, sang "A Christmas Song"; primary class, Mise S. I, McLean, teacher, sang "'Away in a Manger"; Mrs. K. Sharp's class, "A Christmas Acrostic"; Miss Jean Scott's class, "A Vielt From the Southerners"; Mrs. J. B. Russell's class, "Lest. We Forget"; Mrs. Elgin Nott's class, "Christmas. Bells": Mr. W. J. Thompson's class' sang a quart- ette, Craig Willis, Ron 'Mason, Paul McMaster and Jimmie Scott, "Rud' oiph, the Red Nose Reindeer. Mrs. W. J. Thompson's class sang "The Glory of Christmas." A play, "No Christmas in the 'House" by Clare Reith's class, was most amusing. Recitations' were given by Mary Eastman, Robbie Sharp, Elizabeth Stewart, Linda Dobson, Jimmie Dick, Dianne Dennis, Nora Gorwill and Teddy Lamont, A collection was received, $25,00 being.' realized. Santa Claus appear- ed about 10 o'clock and had an int formal chat *ith some of the small children before distributing gifts to all t'he pupils of the Sunday school. Northside Church a The • Sunday School concert of Norbh.side United Church was held Monday evening in the schoolroom. The program opened, with the con- gregation and Sunday- School sing- ing, "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing," followed by a prayer by Rev. D. A. MacMillan. The Jpnior Choir, directed by- Miss M. E. Turn- bull, urnbull, sang two Christmas carols. The primary class staged a review of the activities'of its, weekly class. A duet *as sung by Donna May and Nancy Berger, followed by a solo by Lanae Beuermann; a duet by Shirley and Gerald Horner, and a solo by Joan Roberton. Donald, Richard and Bobby Muegge contributed• a number; Mrs. Wm. Bradshaw's class contribution to the program included a recita- tion by Joan Bach, a chorus by the class; recitations by Darrell Schneider, and a play. "Doing With- out Christmas." Mrs. Storey's class put on a play, "A Live Christmas Tree," while Mr. Herald Lawrence's. and Mrs. Jason Ellis's classes did choral numbers'. Mr, Lloyd Morrison presented moving pictures•, followed by the timely visit of Santa Claus, The accompanists were Mrs.. J. A. Stewart. Mrs, B. F. Christie, Mrs. Robertotr, Mr;='. Gordon Mueg- ge and Rose Savauge. Egmondville The annual hristmas entertain- ment of Egmo .dville Church was held Monday vening, when the program inclu .ed the following numbers: Opening. horus, "Hark! the Herald. Angel Sing," by the school; opening prayer, Jas. Watson; reci- tation, Dorothy Boyes; chorus, "Joy To the World." School; reci- tation, Margaret Wood; dialogue, "What We May Give," four boys; solo, Betty Simpson; Christmas Acrostic, nine girls;' recitation, Garth Finnigan: "Jingle Bells," junior chorus; recitations. Peter Dale and Jim Forrest; chorus', "Christmas Lullaby," senior girls'; recitations, Jackie 'Durst, George Wood and Grace Stephenson; solo, "I Know," Nancy Pepper and chor- us of 10 little girls; drill, 12 senior girls; "Topsy. Topsy 'Turvey•" pantomine; recitation, Glen Coutts; chorus by the school, "Keep the Bella of Christmas' Ringing"; dia- logue, "Sharing the 'Christmas Stocking'; instrumental, Marion Lili co; recitation, Eric McIntosh; pantomime, The Bethlehem Story, "Crown Him King of Kings;" by 14 -of the school, colored lighting pre- pared by Ronald Weber; vocal duet, "Beautiful Bethlehm Star," -by Alice Watson and Mrs'. E. Durst; solo, "0 Holy Night," by Mrs. El- mer Koehler; recitation, Dorothy Jackson; junior chorus, • "Jingle Bells," 20 girls and boys. Robert Raikes diplomas for good attendance were presented to Flora. Brown, Jessie Brown, Mary Brown, Ena Ltllict5, Alice Watson', Kemtieth Meelairn, Robert 'McGonigle, San- dma McGonigle, Glen' Coivtts, Helen Boyes, Dorothy Boyes, 'Jas. Boyes and Metilen Palyple, after which Santa Claud trade hie apilessaticie, James T. Scott Heads Canadian Legion Here •••••• MERRY CHRISTMAS! • The attention of our readers in drawn to the Christmas mess sense of places of business in Seaforth, Hensel! and district, which are contained in this issue. Many business firms thl'oughout the area have cites., en nee Huron Expositor as a veh'lole to express their good wishes at the Christmas sea- son ate their friends and cuss tethers. iP '.,10 • • • • JR. GROUPS HOLD XMAS MEETINGS Junor Farmers and Jun- ior Institute Have Joint Gatherin: Miss Mabel Campbell, president, presided over the Christmas meet- ing of the Junior Institute Fridley evening, The roll call was answer- ed nswered by donating a gift for the Chia drerr'e Aid Society, Goderich. The motto of the meeting was "It is more, gracious to give than to re- ceive." The topic, "What Should Christ- mas Mean' To Me," was ably tak- en by Corrie Van Vliet, emphasiz- ing the fact that Jesus is. apt to be forgotten in our merriment, andi suggested the giving of gifts to the needy rather than to our more fortunate friend. Dorothy Dodds and Grace 'Riley demonstrated centrepieces suitable for Christmas, with attention to proportion in regard co size pf table and to color harmony. Carol singing was led by Norina Leeming, Current events were re - 'ported by Ruth Keyes, including a bias trip taken by the Junior Farm- ers to the Royal Winter Fair, and a training school in Stratford, at - tent ed by several members. She recalled also the pleasant evening enjoyed by the members when they were, pests of the Exeter Club. :.�•y=is meeting of the Boys' and Girls' tub followed, with Mabel Campbell presiding. The singing of "0 Cattalo" opened the meeting. Hugh McPherson was appointed delegate to the Junior Farmers' conventidh in .Toronto in January. It was decided to forward $10.00 toward the Christmas Seal ' Cam- paign,' Carol singing was led by Misses N. Leeming and Isabelle Spier. Humorous films were shown, •After lunch Seaforth and Clinton boys indulged In a basketball game, with Seaforth victorious, 49 to 19. The regular meeting of Seaforth 'Dis'trict Junior Farmers was held in the District High School on Fri- day. The topic of the meeting was "Hydro On the Farm," with the roll call being the number of light bulbe on each "ember's farm. • S.P.S. PUPILS PRESENT CAROLS Seaforth Public School held their annual carol service in Northside United Church on Friday evening when a large number came to hear the Christmas' music sung by the children. The service was under the direction of Miss M. E. Turnbull and the organist was Mrs. Jas. A. Stewart. The cover design for the program was done by Sheila Mc- Fadden, while the church was dec- orated,by Grade 8 pupils. The numbers were as follows: Organ prelude. "Welcome," D. N. Eastman; "Hark! the Herald' An- gels. Sing," procesiionai: "Chris- tians, Awake"; "Carol of the Bells"; "The Bells of Paradise"; "Away in a Manger," "Silent Night," d'oubfe trio; "Glory To God." "O Leave Your Sheep," solo, Lynda Sims, "Bring a Torch. "0, Ru -Ru -Ru"; "Masters in This Hall." solos, Bet- ty'Simpson, Billie Roberton: "Three Wise Men," solo, Betty Muegge; ",Jesus is Born," "Coventry Carol," solo by Betty Goudle, "Suo-Guan," solo, Ellen Calder; "Christmas Lul- laby." "Yuletire Fantasy." solos, Shirley Kleber, Ronald Mason, Carol Glew; "Ring Out, Sweet Bells," Recessional; "Christmas Postiude." Reader was Bill Scott. • Narrowly Avert Garage Fire A fire of potentially disastrous results' was averted Monday by the quick aption of the Seaforth fire brigade ajrd the attendants of M. E. Clarkes. Garage. A car belong- ing to Jake Broome was being re- paired -In Mr. Clarke's ggrage when fire and; smoke of unlethwff'•origin began topour forth from the vehicle. Xt^was immeditttely pulled froth tk'eebutld.ing and the fire ex- According x- Accord'h g to Mr. Clarke, had the incident occurred when no one was present, e• dlsaetrous -+fire would probably have moulted. • The Belti"sh 'Color Council has standardl2 a d>t•8 different : shades of colors,, Seaforth Branch Elects' Officers; Hear Reports At Annual Meeting. James, T. Scott, well-known Yfirst war veteran, was elected president of Sea Orth Branch 156 of the Can- adian Legion as members eelected officems' for the coming year, Thule - day evening. The largely attended meeting hearth reports fxom Legion stand- ing committees and a review of the financial picture from Treasur- er R. S, MacDonald, President A. W. Sillery presided during the meeting and for the election of of- ficers. fdeers. During the meeting a Christ- mas. turkey was raffled, the` win- ner being Clarence Malone. Members were reminded of the Legion Christmas dance being held in Card'no's Hall on Christmas night Other officers elected included: 1st vice-pres., Edmund Daly; ,2nd vice-pres., L. R. Beattie; secretary, B. J. Duncan; treasurer, L. Hog- garth; sergeant -at -arms, K. G. Powell; • entertainment, W. • R. Smith; property, J. A. Munn.; house, R. S. MacDonald; member- ship, J. L. Hotham; special events, T. Beattie; sick and visiting, Fred Cooper; sports, G. S. Kruse; trus- tee,. C. P. Sills. • Mr., Mrs. G. Crich Of Tuckerstnith Married 50 Years Mr. and Mrs. Gifford Crich, high- ly esteemed resident of Tucker - smith, observed their golden wed- ding en Tuesday and' were "at home" to their friends and neigh- bors both aftergoon and evening. They were married at Ontario St. parsonage, Clinton, Dec. 19, 1900, by Rev. Gorham A. Gifford, Mrs. Crich is the former Maude Montgomery, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Neil Montgomery, of Hullett Twp. She was born August 28, 1879, and has lived all her mar- ried life in Tuckersmith, Mr. Crich is the youngest son' of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Crich. He was born Feb. 18, 1875, and has lived all his life on the Crioh home- stead' •where be now resides. They :have one daughter, Mrs. Oliver Cele, Goderich Twp., and one son, Ernest, on fhe homestead. They also have five granddaugh- ters and one. grandson. Tbey are Mrs. Grant Stirling, Bayfield; Mrs. vs Timer Des jard'ine, Dashwood ; Margaret aid Doris Cole, at home, and Mildred Crich and Jack Cole. Mr. and Mrs. Crich were' the recipi- ents of a number of lovely gifts and a great number of cards of best wishes, including one from tbe Parliament Buildings at Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Crich are enjoying fairly good hearth and their many friends join in wishing for them rnany more years of happy mar- ried life. • • Purchase .Medical Practise in Galt Dr. Ross Howson. who for some time has been associated in part- ners'hi with Dr. M. W. Stapleton, has rea'r'ed from tbe partnership and has purchased a practise in Galt. Mrs. Howson and children are remaining in Seaforth for the time being. but will remove to Galt' as soon as accommodation ds. ar- ranged. e • Transfer Portion Seaforth Load Made necessary by an increasing demand for power on the part of Seaforth consumers. a portion of the Seaforth load has been taken off the Seaforth substation and transferred to the rural substation. For some time the local substa- tion has been overloaded, and •this resulted in a decision on the 'part of the P.U.C. to plan a new station. Since this could not he brought in- to use before conversion, it was necessary to make temporary ar- rangements to provide power in the event the demand exceeded the capacity of the existing station. When it Was found. that December requirements would, create a dan- gerously high lead, the transfer to the rural station was approved. Working on Sun t•: y. the P.C.C. staff, assisted by rural H.E.P.C. gang ft'ottt Mitchell tran,sf: d the .1, Bos.hart Sons. .a. nd a por- tion of the Excellence Flour Mills load to the rural circuit. The ar- rangement will continue until the new substation is brought into use in April. • • • • • • • CHRISTMAS DANCE The Seaforth Branch of the Canadian Legion is holding ..a Christmas dance on Christmas •. night in Cardno's Hall. Invita- tions 'to -the affair ,have gone out, but anyone wishing addi- tional invitations may obtain them upon application to the secretary, Edmund Daiy.,Muslo for the deeSoe is 'being provid- ed rovid ed by Bennie Goodfellow and his orche8tra of London. • • • • • 0 «zi SANTA HERE FRIDAY Santa Claus will vipit Sea: forth on Friday afternoon and will present stockings filled with Christmas treats to 1.,500 school children of the district. Arriving at the gaily decorat- ed tree at the corner -of Main and Goderich Streets at two o'clock, Santa will begin the distribution, aided by members of the Lions Club. Children being presented to Santa have been given tickets through dis- trict schools. During the af- ternoon special movies are be- ing shown at the Regent Theatre at 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. . for the children. Admission is by ticket only, and these have been • given the children by teachers. Santa's visit to Sea - forth has been made possible by the Seaforth Lions Club. • • . • •" • MR., MRS. N. KEYS MARRIED 57 YEARS Well Known Egmondville Couple Observe Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Keys, Eg- mondville, celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, when . they received congratula- tions from a number of friends. On Dec, 19, 1893, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Kennedy, their daughter, Minerva Marion, became the 'bride of Mr, Nelson Keys. The ceremony was performed by the late Rev. W. W. Leech. The bride's sister, Mrs. Susie Eicher, of Chicago, was the bridesmaid, and Mr. David Dewar, of Bayfield, was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Keys settledon the groom's farm, Babylon Line, Stan- ley, tanley, where they resided for forty- two years. In 1935 they moved to Egmondville, where they have since resided" They have a family of five sons, Sherlock and Elmore, of Stanley; Wilbur, of Tuckersmith; George Ruskin, of Windsor, and Stuart N., of Orillia. Their many friends extend con- gratulations ongratulations and wish them many many, 'pears of health and happi- ness. The Orillia Packet and Times, in a recent • issue, •says: "Steart N. Keyes consulting engineer. who has resided in Orillia for Only three years, shattered, all tradition on Monday, as he swept into office on the Water, Light and Power Com- mission, Not only did Mr. Keys head the poll for the Commission, but he receivedthe largest single number of votesto be polled by any candidate for any office." Mr. Keys is the youngest son of Mr. and. Mrs. Nelson Keys. • Hunters Plan Rabbit,.., Drive On Boxing Day An annual event for some yearn in the district, the Boxing Day rab- bit drive will 'be held again this year. Free transportation will leave Rowciiffe Motors at 12°30 noon. • JAMES McINTOSH TO S. D, H, S. BOARD TuckersmithCouncil Winds Up Year's Business. Tuckersmith Municipal Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Friday for its final meeting of the year. 'Reeve Nicholson presided, and all members were present. E. B. Goudie tendered his resig- nation as member from Tucker- emith to the Seaforth High School Area Board, which council accept- ed with eegret and appointed Jas. McIntosh in his stead. Geo, Fal- coner was appointed as member to the Clinton High School Area Board and John Earle was appoint- ed as truant officer for 1951. Other business included settling accounts with the County of Hur- on and the various schools. etc., as follows: Tuckersmith Telephone System, $10,8.89.95; McKillop Tele- phone System, $1.44.40; Coua'ty•of Huron. county rate, $21,566.24; Clinton High School, $1.512; Sea - forth High School, $5,760.53; S.S. No. 3, 2,558.16: S.S. No. 10. $2,- 015; Area No, 1, $8,339,52; Union, $57,10; Seaforth Separate, $362.40; St. Columban Separate, $39.60; salaries, $777: grants, $10• relief, $19.70; Brucefield street lights, ser- vicing, $20: law costs, $2; fox 'boon ty. $2•; repairs, $9.25; printing, $3; court of revision, voters' list, $2.6.50: telepbone calls, $19.45; roads, $1,494.37. 'Amer. •adioufurcrent the coun'eiy and officials, ivtare'"entertained to diniie'r by )Reeve Arthur 'Nicholson. • A practical joker insists boat few Persons pal any attention to what others say. At a party recently he .greeted his hostess With these words: "I'm sorry to be late, but it took me longer to strangle mar uncle that . S, etapeeted." e:011,"3 -es, indeed," murmured: the lade, 'Vett S y nice of von to colic." tIa".::4.t, 1&;g, Edi AT II NEWS OF HE The annual Christmas en meat of the Sunday Schgoj United 'Ohiireh wasbeide church schoolroom Tuesday e ing, the seboelrooncs being eereis. tractive with ;Christmas eaubi i and a varier) eolor : tree. "'Rev. • W. J. Rogers 'was :chairman., Fol dowing is the program as present- ed: Mrs, J. Corbett ' class,''uhoz- us, followed' with . reCitatiens b9' Jerry Drysdale, with, •Godda'rd, Gerald Chapman,Gregory Spencer.. Mary Scene,. Bruce Horton, . Lard'., Jones, Nancy Kyle, .Robt. McNaugh ton, David Beeianan, Ruth ;,'A7tn•': Traquair Marjorie Hy and J Mi •. '� utib! Elder; exercise, "Ring Out the Bella Miss: ;Gladys. Luker's class,:'• assisted' by Mrs, T. Coats, Mrs. Fee Hyde's class; "Frosty, the Sniow-''. man." 'Miss Greta Lamnfiie's class presented an interesting snit. Dure ing the scene, Euttera 'Hyde and;: Marlene Petzke sang a duet. and Aileen Maxwell and Maja Roobal, a piano duet; Miss Coneitt's class. and Miss Betty Mickle's class • . re- cited a portion of Matthew II; Jane Horton gave a piano solo, and Gwen Spencer and Mary Ann Rani' nie,vocal duet; Florence and. Joyce Whittaker offered a dlance, dialogue, Shirley Coleman and Con- nie Corbett; Mrs. Pastssmore's class, a chorus, and an exercise was Pro- vided. by members of -MMr.. J. Hor- ton's class. Charles Mi'ckie played) a piano solo; Mr. Horton and Chas. Mickle, a piano and violin situate solos by Carol Ann Rogers and Bobby Mickle. Miss Ellis' class presented' a candle lighting tcere- mony at the close, with piano and violin accompaniment. Santa Claus appeared and distributed• treats to the children, Accompanists were Mrs. L. Mickle, Miss G. Lam'mle, Mrs. W. J. Rogers', Mise • Gladys Luker and S. G. Rennie. Mrs. Mary Simpson, reneived a wire Wednesday advising her of the sudden death of her, brother, Thos. Laing, of Grandiview, Man, who passed aiway with a' heart eon: dition. Mrs. Simpson returned home. recently front trip to-• the . West and attended a reunion in..Winni" peg four weeks ago with Mr. .Laing. The staff of ,the - Hensel'1-Bell telephone office endoyed a• theatre party a1 the Lyric Theatre, Exe- ter, Friday evening. On their `re- turn to Hensall, a Christmas' lunch- eon was " served at the "'heahe 'of Mrs. Inez McEwen. Mrs. Harry Smith is the local representative. Twenty assorted Christmas box- es were packed ' at the I,O.O.F. (Continued on Page 4) • Winthrop Group Elects Officers The W.M.S. and, . W.A.. of Cavan Church, VeinthrQp, met in. the schoolroom of the church en Wedr nesday• for their annual meeting. Mrs. R. McClure presided for the W.A. The meeting opened with Hymn 120. Psalm 24 was read itr, unison. Mrs. Robt, Dodds led in prayer. The .minutes of the Novem- ber meeting :were read by the sec- retary, Mrs., oltpn The treas- urer's report for 1951) was also giv- en by Mrs. R. /B lton: Mrs. E. Toil 'presided for the W. M. S. The meeting opened with the Japanese theme 'hymn, "Holy; Spirit, Pray." Mrs. Toll read a Christmas message from the monthly, "Follow the Star." The roll call was answered by 30 lad- ies. Life membership certificates were presented to Mrs. Wm. Som- erville .and Mrs. H. Alexander. It was decided to hold the Januarys meeting on the 10th. Annual re- ports were given by all the secre- taries. and treasurers. showing that 1950 had been a very successful year. The slate of officers for 1951 wase presented. Rev. Livingstone con- ducted the installation service. The Christmas candle lighting service was put on by Circle 4. Those tak- ing part were: Mrs A. Alexander, Mrs. G. Cuthill, Mrs. K. Beattie, Mrs. 11. McClure, Mrs. Geo. Case, Mrs. Jas. McClure, Mrs. Toll and Mrs. W. Church. Mgrs, L. Bolton, gave a reading dedicating the of fering. Hymn 51 was read as a Prayer. Mr. Livingstone closed the meeting with prayer. Lunch was server, by Circle 3. • Eastern Star Has Christmas Party Mrs. Wm. Shannon, Worthy Ma- tron of the local chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, pmesid- ed over a short regular meeting Thurs•day evening,, which was Bel- lowed 'by a. Christmas party for members' families. The evening's program, in charge .of Mrs. H. E. Smith and Mit. C. Reith, began with carol Singing. Mae. Frank Kling contributed. a sole; 'yrs, B. F. Of brittle and Men Heiner; ,Sm>311 tairan 'ted' a mnslaal contest' dealing' Withi Oh .t> carols, a Y� b ., telt and Ann Oro err°' : , •� To herniae .. • ; Claus, Rtith t " "i'tvalw the Ni_. mas." 'Santa Matta the tree for e'vbiiye ':carolatngitl . Ad 44. Yi