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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1955-12-23, Page 1ii 55 11 ill 1I 55i 5i 'Ninety - Sixth Year 'Whole Number 4588 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1955 The Publishers and Staff of The Huron Expositor wish you all the joys of this Holy Christmas Season! Christmas Concerts Are Feature In District Churches, Schools ST. THOMAS' CHURCH The Sunday School concert of the Anglican Church, held Friday evening, commenced with a sup- per at 6:30, provided by the Cou- ples' Club. A short program fol- lowed, with the Sunday School stu- dents singing, dancing and recit- ing recitations. A program of children's films awed, and Santa Claus appear- ed at 8:30. S.S. 14, STANLEY The Christmas concert at School 14, Stanley, on Friday eveningwas well attended. Rev. N. McLeod acted as chairman during the eve- ning, and a "Welcome" was given by Billy Farquhar; a chorus selec- tion by the school; dialogue, "Wanted, a Housekeeper"; piano solo by Gail Farquhar; chorus by the Juniors; a dialogue, "Trim- ming the Christmas Tree," by the Juniors; a chorus, accompanied by Mrs. Graham; piano and violin duet by Dave Triebner. and Wm. McLachlan; recitations by Brian Triebner and John I. Manse; pan- tomine, "A Terrible Catastrophe; a film, "The Christmas Parade in Toronto," sent through the cour- tesy of the T. Eaton Co. Ltd., and projected by the Kinsmen of Hen- sall; a music skit, '`I Came To Your Wedding"; violin and piano duet by Dave Triebner and Wm. U Lachlan; piano solos by Joyce Hood and Lorraine Talbot; a drill with old-time costuming, followed by a dialogue. After singing "Jingle Bells" and "God Save the Queen," Santa ap- peared, distributing presents to all the school children. Mrs. Allen Johnston is to be congratulated on the training she gave her pupils. NO. 9, McKILLOP No. 9, McKillop, school concert was held in the school on Monday evening with Don Dennis and Rev. J. R. Holden chairmen for the eve- ning's entertainment. Miss Nellie Doig is the teacher. First number on the program vas the Nativity Scene, Christmas carols and the Christmas Story. Other numbers included: recita- tions by Geraldine Dennis, Jean Roe and Joyce McNichol; piano solo, Joan Hamilton; dialogue, "Having Her Own Way"; `recita- tions, Marjorie Wiidfong and Elsie Rose; song. "A Tea Party"; reci- tations, Dennis Beuermann and Frances Beuermann; dialogue, "No News"; recitation, Bernice Rose; piano solo. Geraldine Dennis; ac- tion song by juniors; "When I Was a Baby"; chairman's address; dia- logue and songs. "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," "The Christ- mas Chimes"; recitation, Earl Rose; skit, "AGood Financier"; Di 11" "Sweet Angie. the Christmas rze Angel": recitation. Stanley ;lanville; dialogue. "Hot Off the Press': piano solo. Joyce Hamil- ! ton; dialogue. "The Spirit , of Christmas"; song. "Jesus, Our Saviour. Strong and Good"; reci- t iti-n. Billie Hamilton; dialogue, "Upside Down"; recitation, Betty Roe; recitation.. ,Timmy Bosman. The program closed with "Jolly Old Man in the Bright Red Suit" "and "God Save the Queen." Mr. Klink is the music supervisor. San- ta arrived with toys and candy for all. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The seating capacity of First Presbyterian Church school room I was again taxed to capacity for the annual Church School Christ- i mas concert Friday evening. The first part of the program, prehented by the Junior School, was presided over by the super- intendent, Hugh Gorwill. Rev. D. Glenn Campbell presided over the numbers of the Senior School. The youngest class of all. taught by Margaret Stuart and Sheila Mc- Fadden, made "A Christmas Pray- er" The class taught by Mrs. H. Mason and Miss Jeant Scott pre- sented "The Grand Secret." The class taught by Mrs. K. Sharp and Dorothy Keys performer an exer- cise, `Filling the Stocking," and an acrostic, "Christmas Stars," following which Lyn' Nixon sling "Silent Night" as a solo. "Christ- mas Gifts" was the name of the number presented by the class taught by Donald Morton. Robert MacDonald played a violin solo, "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing." From the senior school. Mrs. C. Reeves' class presented "Snow- balls For Christmas." Mrs. J. B. Russell's class presented "A Christmas Dream." and Barbara Coleman gave a piano solo, "On the -Tiring Line." Mrs. A. Nichol - son's class put on a "Star Page- ant." Classes taught by Mrs. R. Kerslake, Mr. J. Hoelscher and Mr. C. Reith, were also represent- ed. The evening was brought to a close with the arrival of Santa with boxes of candy for all mem- bers -and friends of the school. ST. JAMES' SCHOOL St. James' Separate School held their annual Christmas concert Sunday evening in the Community Centre. The hall was filled to ca- pacity :With children and their parents. Much credit for the ex- cellent concert must be given the' teaching staff, headed by Mother St. Phillip, principal of the school. The other teachers, St. Julia Marie. Mrs. J. McIver and Mrs. Kraus- kopf,assisted as their grades par- ticipted in various numbers dur- songs, "Christmas Of a Little ing the evening. Opening the program was a "Welcome Chorus" sung by a group of pupils, which was follow- ed by the presentation of class pins by Rev. Father Weber. on be- half of the C.W.L.. to the graduat- ing class of last June. Jack Bed- ard introduced the members of the class. while William Van Den Hengel. valedictorian, delivered the address.. Miss Marie Rowland thanked the C.W.L., and Miss Ohristine Lansink thanked the School Board for the pins and oth- er favors granted to the pupils. The class is as follows: Ronnie Brady. Bill De Jong, Mary Kehn, Kenny King, Veronica Lane, John Lane, Anne Lansink, Christine Lan - sink, Donald Morris, Mary Cather- ine Nigh. Joseph Rau, Marie Row- land. William N7an Den Hengel and Anthony Van Loon. The program consisted of songs, dances: plays, monologues. recita- tions and singing of Christmas car- ols. Climaxing the evening was the arrival of Santa Claus. who through - the generosity of the C.W.L., dis- tributed well-filled bags of candy to all the children. NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH On Friday evening Northside Sunday School was crowded with boys and girls, parents and friends for the annual Christmas concert. After singing several carols, ac- companied by Dora Ann Stinson, the audience listened to the kinder - (Continued on Page 12) ROSS HENNtGAR, Who re- cently was appointed manager by the Seaforth Farmers •Co- operative, assumed his new duties at the Feed Division last week. Weather Ignores now - ro 0 - nt Determined that there would be a white Christmas, the weather in the district got a head start on the calendar this year and ignored, the fact winter didn't arrive officially until Wednesday. Snow, which fell steadily over the weekend, by Monday night had piled high and brought traffic to a standstill on all but main travel- led roads. Even here, snowplow crews were forced to fight a 24- hour battle. Throughout Monday the fall was so heavy that visibility was reduc- ed to a minimum and driving, even in town, was hazardous. Snow- fall was reported as much as 15 inches. That night the temperature Seaforth People Decorate Homes For Christmas A number of Seaforth homes are presenting a fairyland appearance ready for the Chamber of Com- merce contest, to determine the best decorated home. While a number of entries have been received, others who have contemplated entering have delay- ed pending completion of decorat- ing work. The committee, however, urges that entries be made as soon as possible, to permit judging to commence. The committee i s hopeful that even more homes will be decorated this year than was the case last year. so that Seaforth can properly claim the title, "The Christmas Town." Entry blanks are available in Seaforth stores. Regent Theatre Has New Management The Regent Theatre, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Sutherland. of St. Marys, since 1932,- when it was built, has been leased by George Jenner and A.. J. Curry, of Goderich. The new management takes effect January 1. 1956. Also included in the lease are other Sutherland theatres, includ- ing the Park Theatre and Sunset Drive -In of Goderich, the Roxy at Clinton, the Plaza at Mitchell, and the Lyric at St. Marys. Both Mr. Jenner and Mr. Curry are well- known in Goderich, the former having been associated continuous- ly with Goderich theatres for the past 35 years. Mr. Curry was for- merly owner and operator of Curry's Taxi in Goderich. The new management will 44- view the physical arr`angeinents at the Regent at an early date, Mr. Curry said on Monday. While there has not been an 'opportunity to formulate complete plans, it is known that the theatre will be completely redecorated, he said. Mr. Jenner and Mr. Curry will operate under the title, "Jay Cee Amusements." Y.P.S. Has First Church Service Members of the Young People's Society of First Presbyterian Church sponsored an impressive candlelight service in the church Sunday evening. Those taking part were Donald Morton. Bruce McFadden. Sheila McFadden, Alice Ann Nixon. Gene Nixon, Craig Willis and Margaret Stuart. Still Shopping? the confused hurly-burly of last-minute choosing, you may overlook a gift that is just the thing for many of the people on your list. A gift subscription to The Huron Expositor is a meaningful gift, a gift that keeps right on giv- ing every week. Call 41 today and arrange a gift subscrip- tion to The Huron Expositor. To announce your gift. The Expositor will send the recipi- ent an attractive greeting card bearing your name. Junior Choirs in Carol Service The Junior Choir of Northside United -Church presented an inspir- ing and colorful carol service last Sunday evening. Directed by Miss Mabel Turnbull. with Mrs. James A. Stewart at the organ, the 35 - voice choir delighted the worship- : pers with carols old and new. The i theme of the service was "Christ- imas by Candelight." The chancel was ablaze with lights and present- ed the congregation a memorable sight. The carols included: "0 Little Town of Bethlehem." "Gloria in Excelsis", "Sleep of the Baby Jesus". "On Their Way", "Adeste Fidelis" and "Silent Night." The Nativity scene was enacted in costume by: Mary. Linda Sav- auge; Joseph, Nelson Ball; The Angel. Susan Snow; Shepherds. Robert Elliott, Barry Fleming. Karl Campbell, Kerry Campbell; The Wise Men, Bryan Brady. Don- ald Wright. Gordon Ferris; the Children, Susan and Billy MacLen- nan; the narrator, Rev. John Stin- son. "As the manger brought togeth- er the Shepherds and the Magi, so today may the Spirit of Christ un- ite the hearts of all men in a last- ing friendship one with the other. May each of us find at the feet of the Baby Jesus, a real understand- ing of the song. 'Peace on earth, good -will toward men'," concluded the narrator. Calendar; Blanket District dropped, with near -zero weather,* continuing until Thursday. Motorists, unprepared for cold weather so early in the season, found that there were in difficulty with frozen radiators. School buses had difficulty with heavy snow on Monday on cer- tain routes, but all trips were com- pleted. When the storm settled late Tuesday, Seaforth street depart- ment crews, under foreman Harold Maloney, began the task of clear- ing Main Street and intersections of snow. After working through- out the night, the removal of the tons of snow was completed early Wednesday morning. CHRISTMAS The following message was written for The Huron Expositor by a member of the Seaforth and District Ministerial Association on behalf of the Association: • Yesterday, I heard a lovely choir sizes, shapes and weights. We cur - of children's voices sing. "For ious boys were always getting Why the Bells At Christmas Ring." caught by Teacher, but somehow It was one of those delightful we didn't seem to mind it. Our Carols 'that set you thinking. For, inquisitive natures were always as the song unfolds, your mind getting the best of us. Some of begins to turn from one memory; the parcels would be lumpy and picture to another — pictures of hard; others soft and smooth. I home and school and Church. I wonder . . no, it couldn't be Suppose it is because I was i that that's strange . . . it's brought up on the farm that I feel marked 'John', but then, there are that it is there that the fullest en- three 'Johns' in our school . . . .joyment of Christmas can be re- oh dear ... " Then in would come alized. For there the whole tap- Santa Claus ... the best actor in estry of the greatest season of all the community . . We usually is unrolling before your eyes, that fell asleep in the sleigh while go - is, if you have the understanding ing me. toarol the children sang the in see it. no What fun ith is, tu revel other day brought to mind the in the snow between the house and picture of our Church in all its barn, the feathery snow piled over (fence and building, like the icing on a cake. The drifts formed in cathedral shapes, just inviting one to burrow through and form a tun- nel. The barn never looked so clean and white before. The rush of the chores, for everything wants to be fed at once, brings a deep gladness: a holy satisfaction in be- ing vitally useful. Then when quietness begins to settle through- out the whole barn, a Carol from tithe radio stirs the mind: "In the bleak mid -winter Frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone; Snow had fallen. snow on sno Snow on snow, In the bleak mid -winter, Long ago. Our God. Heaven cannot hold Nor earth sustain; Heaven and earth shall flee When He comes to reign; In the bleak mid -winter A stable -place sufficed The Lord God Almighty Jesus Christ . w, Him. away A stable place . . here it was, a barn, somewhat like this . with the cattle quietly feeding, where Jesus was born. This pas- sage way in which I stand is holy ground. The Manger there . how it seems to glow with holy light . . With glowing wonder in the heart we make our way back to the house again. for at Christmas it holds great attraction. My. but a farm kitchen has a fragrance about it. a sprig of spruce or ev- ergreen here and there, a few gar- lands. but above all, those exotic perfumes of spiced foods, the gin- gers, the cloves. the cinnamon! Over there, the pile of cookies; here, the pies and tarts; then Mother opens the oven door and there comes that sizzling sound of roast chicken arriving at that gol- den brown of perfection. One turns to the living room. and there the Tree stands in all its glory; it fairly makes one's heart stand still. Sister rushes in and adds a belated gift to" the pile beneath the tree. and then turns to count aloud again the expected relatives. "There'll be Austin and Grace. Ruth and Bert, Clara and Elsie and where will wet set the Twins . " Mother dashes down cellar to see about the pickles and the preserves ... oh, but it's fun. around the house at Christ- mas . . it's all so mysterious and thrilling . . who wouldn't move heaven and earth if need be. just to be Home for Christmas. I will never forget the Country School at Christmas. for pictures flood across the memory. "Dash- ing through the snow, in a one- horse open sleigh " and the bells really jingled. The concert, of course, was the highlight. We had prepared for it for weeks— drills, dialogues. skits and recita- tions—how we memorized and toil- ed at them; lfow we grumbled and groaned, but on how we loved it all. And when little Jimmy forgot his part, we could prompt him from the front seat for we knew it as well as he did. It was fun to see the neighbors all together. crowded into the school seats. There was handsome John sitting behind' the angelic Ruth, and when he gave me a scribbled not to hand forward, I read it. The note said: "I love you now. I'll love you ev- er; let Christmas joys go on for- ever!" That was a concert to remember. for a few years later I played their Wedding March. But the gifts around that school tree were always simply baffling. They were there in such a variety of lovely Christmas splendour. Christ- mas Sunday was a day that need- ed definite planning in our family. but it always moved along with ease as though there was no plan. We always took our lunch with us, so that after the morning service we could stay in the afternoon for Sunday School. Then after 4 p m. we hurried home to do the chores, so that we could return for the evening service. It wasn't unusual for our family to spend five or six hours in our Church on Christmas Sunday. Five of the family sang in the choir, and there seemed to be always final rehearsals going on for something or other: and Mother was busy drilling her mind on the lesson she was planning to teach the Bible Class. The Even- ing Carol Service was ever a de- light, for the minister had planned and arranged with his leaders the (Continued on Page 6) FRACTURES COLLARBONE Falling as he was returning to his home t'rom school last week. Joe Dick. 10 -year-old son of Mrs. A, W. Dick. suffered a fractured collar bone. Guelph Minister To Northside Here Rev. Bruce Hall. of Norfolk United Church. Guelph. is coming to Northside United Church as a supply minister, effective January 1, 1956. it was announced last week. The move follows the resig- nation of Rev. John Stinson. who some weeks ago accepted a call to London. Both Mr. Stinson and Mr. Hall will be present for New Year's Day services at Northside. Expositor Later Next Week Since Monday and Tuesday of next week are being mark- ed as Christmas Day and Box- ing Day and are public holi- days, The Huron Expositor will be published one day later than usual. Correspondents and adver- tisers are asked to co-operate by forwarding copy as early as possible in view of the short week. It is hoped that those who were away, or who have holi- day visitors, will not hesitate to Phone 41. Seaforth Lions Have 29th Visit To County Home Members of the Seaforth Lions Club were in Clinton Sunday after- noon for their 29th annual visit to the Huron County Home. Participating in the program were J. R. Spittal, who conducted carol singing, and Rev. D. Glenn Campbell. who told the story of "Why the Chimes Rang; Mary Dennis. Doris Johnston, Jim Hop- per and John Grummett. who con- tributed a series of highly appre- ciated musical numbers. The cli- max of the program was the ap- pearance of Santa Claus, who dis- tributed well-filled stockings to the audience. James A. Stewart was chairman. Bell Manager Host To Staff Members of the staff of the local Bell Telephone exchange were guests of the manager of the Sea - forth office, Miss Margaret Hud- son, at her residence on John St., Saturday evening for a Christmas party. The interesting program in- cluded the singing of a number of carols and piano selections by Rita Walsh and Ena Lillico. Euchre fol- lowed, the winners being Mrs. Don Fry, Mrs. Don King, Miss Rita Walsh and Mrs. Bruce McLean. Members of the staff exchanged gifts, and the staff presented Miss: Hudson with a gift. Two Hurt As Car Hits Tree Two R C A.F. Station. Clinton personnel members are in the station hospital w:th injuries re- ceived in an accident four miles west of Seaforth on Highway 8 on Saturday afternoon. when the car they were in rammed into a tree after skidding from the road. The car incurred $650 damage. Lawrence Coy suffered shock and cuts to both legs and Ray Gar- butt has knee and chest injuries. Three other persons in the car were not hurt- They were Elmer Hogan. Bryan Miller and A. J. Maclntyre. all of the station. Cpl. Harry Sayeau. of Goderich provincial police detachment, in- vestigated. McLean #r,? c !I O $2.00 a Year';;ln r. do Joseph Roach Di Asphyxiated in Mobile Home Believed to have been the victim • of asphyxiation, Joseph Roach, wi known St.. Columban resident, Area found dead in his trailer biome etre Chatham on Sunday. Mr. Roach, who was in his 62i4: year, was employed by' Canadian Comstock, and while working in. the Chatham area made a tempos-.. ary residence in a mobile home op`' Richmond St. West, Chatham. Coroner Dr. Fred Hall ruled the death was due to asphyxiation re. suiting from propane gas fumes seeping from a stove used to heat the cabin, and which had been in- " stalled last Wednesday. Police said investigation showed the cabin lacked a chimney or vent to allow the fumes to escape. The body was discovered about 1:30 p.m. Sunday by Allan Gough, who lived in a trailer to the west of the Roach home. He said he became suspicious when he smell- ed strong propane fumes. Dr. Hall estimated Mr. Roach had been dead about 20 hours. He said no inquest will be held. Born at Dublin, Mr. Roach had spent the greater part of his life- time in that area. For the past four years, and at the time of his death, he had been employed with the Canadian Com- stock Company in the frequency standardization program of the O.H.E.P.C. He had earlier worked as a sectionman with the C.N.R., and was a truck driver for Swift - Canadian Co., at Stratford. Surviving are eight sons, Ed- wards, of Waterloo; Jack, of Lon- don; James, of Toronto; Charles and Leonard, of Bolton; William, of Stratford; Louis, of Linwood, and Joseph. of Toronto; six daugh- ters, Mrs. Frank (Elizabeth) Hart, of Stratford; Mrs. John (Loretta) Levigne. of Waterloo; Mrs. Donald (Kathleen) Fawcett, of Stratford; Mrs. Fergus (Marion) Feeney, of Kitchener; Miss Mary Catharine Roach, of Dublin, and Miss Jean Roach, of Orillia; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Cronin, Mrs. Joseph Flanagan a n d Mrs. Loretta Schmidt, all of Dublin; also 22 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning from his late residence to St. Columban Church, where- Requiem High Mass was - sung by Rev. Father McCowell. Pallbearers were Edward Melady, Joseph Hart, Leo Murray, John Mc- Iver. James O'Sullivan and D. J. Cronin. Staff Honors Mr., Mrs. Stuart - A very pleasant time was spent "e of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Felkar recently, when the staff of the Seaforth Co-op Egg Grading Station gathered to honor Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stuart. Mr. Stuart ,resigned recently as man- ager of the station. Euchre was played during the evening with priz°going to Mrs. E. Lillico. Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Bruce Hodgert and to' Roy Hod- gert. Everett Smith and George De Jong. Roy Hodgert expressed the ap- preciation of those who had work- ed with Mr. Stuart and presented him with a pen and pencil set. Mrs. Felkar presented Mrs. Stu- art with a table lamp. Mr. and Mrs. Sluart thanked the staff for the gifts and all joined in singing, "For They Are Jolly Good Fel- lows." Lunch was served by Mrs. Lillico. Mrs. De Jong and Mrs. Felkar. SEAFORTIIr CMIrma-cl'e Tiistory lastt week when two of tri from left, and Bill Scott were awarded Queen's Badges for profici ed by Robert Taylor. of Hanover, left. Boy Scout Commissioner f region. Goderich District Scoutmaster Douglas Carswell looks on place at a dinner meeting of the Seaforth Lions Club. oil- number. Peter Spittal, sena rd ency. The awards *ere presort(( or Western Ontario's north:,{') at right. The cerem'otly ;j!