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The Huron Expositor, 1982-12-22, Page 17Pen ssels Po Christmas is theme at Cr nbr Correspondent MRS. MAC ENGEL 887-6645 Mrs. Stuart McNair was hostess for the December meeting of the W.M.S. of Knox Church, Cranbrook. Fifteen sat down to a pot luck Sh rt Sh is by EveOyn Kennedy Behold the Babe of Bethlehem. "Let the heavens rejoice and let the earth be glad!." May you have the gladness of Christmas which is Hope The spirit of Christmas which is Peace • The heart of Christmas which is Love.. ******* Christmas! Christrnastthe time children 'look forward to with eager expectation -- Santa Claus, the.beautiful Christmas tree, presents. It is a day for children. They make it one of excitement and happiness. That is as it should be for did not Jesus say "Let the little ones come unto me," Then. let us not forget to be sure the children know the true reason for the festivalef Christmas. Why not, in the quiet- of Christmas Eve,'read to them. a), bedtime, the story"rrf'the.Nativitthe birth of Christ. This year Christmas will not be a very ' merry one for thousands of Canadians. Those who have lost their homes or business: the ' ones who are unemployed: people who are living below, or on the edge of the poverty Zine: the elderly lonely ones who have no fancily and few friends. For those who are distressed by financial problems main of us can do nothing but we can reach oui the hand of friendship to the lonely ones in . this Christmas season. .******** Never a Christmas morning, Never the old year ends, • But someone thinks of someone. Old days, old times. old friends. **1a**** , The five Huron county Bureaus have been try{ng to make sUre that no needy child, or family, in Huron County will have a completely bleak Christmas. They have been endeavouring to be able to provide a toy and clothing for every needy child and food for a family Christmas dinner. Those responsible deserve credit for the work involved. May the public be generous enough in their support that their efforts will be successful. h seems that gossip columnists in London England arc bent on stirring up tales, there --- gLain and abroad. that will cause our Royal family embarrassment. In a taped interview made .by Nigel Dempster, gossip columnist, that was broadcast on Britain's T.V. network, he accused Princess Diana of having become a bossy little monster who is making her husband, Prince Charles, miserale and desperately unhappy. A Buckingham Palace spokesman has declared Dempster's remarks "Rubbish." Diana, no doubt, has had problem adjusting to the demanding life expected of her as the wife of the future king and mother of a son who will be his father's successor to the throne. The' unceasing publicity.and harassment by gossip column- ists must make it all the more difficult. The media of other countries (Canada included) quickly pickup such. newsy items. Is this particular gossip columnist deliberately trying to stir up trouble? If they are having ' problems they should be left alone to resolve them without the interference of such • • ******** This year there has been no Christmas rush • and scramble here. No need to prepare for the festive meal or 'pre -Christmas parties: no • hauling out of a Christmas tree (not even the tiny one) or ornaments or a lot of decorations for rooms; just some Christmas candles and a bit of holly to give a touch of Christmas to the hone. There has been only the mailing of cards and sending off appropriate gifts. A cheque to family members dispasses nicely of that. The recipients can then shop for something they really want. No. I am not a Scrooge nor have -I lost the spirit of Christmas -just practical. The reason for all this is that when you read this 1 will he •long-goneto•spend the Christmas seaon. and greet the New Year. in Ottawa with my son Robert and his fancily. That is happily looked forward to for it will be a genial gathering of family and assorted friends. ******** May this happen season Instill in your heart. The joy and hope of Christmas That will never depart. Merry Christmas and Happiness Always. Thinking ' of dear friends, old and new, and wishing them all a season of unending, old fashioned delights! From the Management and Staff Brussels ROYAL BANK serving Agriculture 887-6017 so THE HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER 22. 1982 a 87 ok WMS meeting dinner a1j noon. The Chrtst- .mas m ting followed with the leader Mrs. Leslie Knight. She used the Christ- mas activity "Christ the Centre" from the November Glad Tidings. A reading "I believe" opened the meet- ing. • The .Christmas story was read from the Good News Bible by Mrs. Jack Knight, Mrs. John A. Perrie and Mrs. Joe Smith, The business was conduct- ed by Mrs. Gordon Engel. The minutes were read by Mrs. Stuart Stevenson and Mrs. Jim Hart' gave the treasurer's report and the summary for 1982. The an- nual meeting, of Stratford Presbyterial will be held on January I1 in Stratford. In place of the regular topic each member was responsible for a poem or story pertaining to Christmas resulting in a nice variety of numbers The Jan- uary meeting is the annual meeting of the Ladies Aid and the hostess will be Mrs. Stevenson. • The Canadian' Forester's Ban9uet and Christmas party for Court Atwood was held in Cranbrook Community. Cent• re on Tuesday evening Dec. 14. A toast to' the ladies was proposed by Mac McIntosh and replied to by Mary Ellen Jacklin, Jack Conley gave a toast to the Canadian Forest- er's and this was replied to by Robert Bremner. Donald Clark thanked the ladies of Cranbrook church who served 1 a delicious turkey smorgas bord. Rev. Stan McDonald was the master of ceremon- ies. Mary Buchanan of At- wood and Anne Robinson of Fordwich (known as Fred and Ernie) entertained with coun- try and western songs which were enjoyed , ,,lyy • 41. All joined in singing carols. The evening was closed with everyone wishing Jack and Jean Conley a Happy Anni- versary. Luke van Donkersgoed un- derwent suroery in Victoria Hgspital, London on Thurs- day, Dec 16 and is seriously An ,Idfashioned r., .. hristmas rSr®oe9 r Or®o® Sales, Sery .moi 887 1 st ror555rmr5r®r®r Bin Y SYSTEMS LTA. ice .8 Installation of Pipelines & �illBia� paralo is 3 Rocs ° 4 WALTlr l4 STUDENTS of all ages participated in the annual Christmas concert at the Brussels public school last Wednesday evening. Dressed in their elf costume is the -kindergarten class. (Wassink photo) Melville Ladies Ai'd.\ meeting Melville Ladies Aid met at the home of Ruby Steiss with Mrs. King as leader. She opened the meeting with a Christmas meditation: Ethel Long read the scripture and Mabel Smith led in prayer. The roll call was answered Couple is honoure Correspondent JEAN BEWLEY 887-9047 December 10. a number of neighbours and friends of Ethel surprised Cliff and Priscella Bray at their new home in Wingham. They were presented with a fare• well gift and a social time followed. Mrs. Dorothy McDonald and Mr. and Mrs. George* McCutcheon arrived Tues- day from their winter homes in Lauderdale Fla. to spent the Christmas holidays with their families in Brus• sets Mr. and Mr's. Doug Hem• ingway. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Cardiff, MRs. Jean Ireland. Mrs. Elunid McNair. Mrs. Viola Kirkby, and Mrs. Hel- en Haiclwood left Saturday morning, Dec. 11 by bus to se th; Christmas displays at -Frankcnmuth. Mich. They cnjm'ed the decorations but the highlight of the trip was the Lateran Christmas con- cert which they attended Sunday night. The concert included orchestras, choirs arid hellringers. The concert was attended by app. 1600 people. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hoover celebrated Christmas Dec. 19 when their family were all home. They went to Christmas together then had their Christmas dinner at the Olympia restaurant. John and Linda Hoover, London. arrived Friday evening and stayed until Sunday. They will spend the remainder of the week with Linda's family in Kingston. Don and Marion Fadie and family and Ross and Sylvia Gibson and family came from Wingham. Mari- lyn and Murray Hoover, Brussels. completed the fam- ily circle on Sunday. Mrs. Wm. King Sr. is a patient in Wingham Hospit• al- Jack McCutcheon 1. a patient in St, Joseph's Hos• pita!, London. He is hoping to he home in time to celebrate -Christmas. Miss Kate McNabb. List °mel visited with Mr. and Mrs. Graeme McDonald and • attended the conert at Mel- ville church on Sunday. Mrs. Lila Johnston. Clin- ton visited with Mr. and Mrs. .4m Armstrong and also attended the concert at Mel- ville Sunday evening. Mr. Thomas Baker is a patient in Wingham hospital. BRUSSELS STOCKYARDS CHRISTMAS PARTY _ Approximately 100 cm• ployces and friends of thc Brussels Stockyards gather- ed at the Brussels Legion Tuesday evening Dec. 14. The Ladies Auxilliary of the Brussels Legion catered to the meal. Bruce McCall gave a few words of welcome to the guests and made special motion of those retiring during the year. George Pnss cll. w hn has the longest record of service among the retirees. is retiring after 24 years of service with the Brussels Stockyards. After the dinner. Norman FINANCE RATE ON All 1982 MODELS OF NEW FORD CARS (THIS OFFER ENDS DECEMBER 31, 1982) Dunsmoor, Kincardine, en- tertained for half an hour then he and his orchestra played for dancing. Winners of spot dances were: Jim and Leona Arm• strong; Barbara McDonald. Ripley and Wallace Baltagh. Tccswater. Elimination dance winners were: Mrs, Bill Beacom and Graham Work and Fran McCall and Vern Heupher. CALLANDER NURSING HOME Residents of Callander Nursing Home were buss this week. Monday started with Fun and Fitness under the direction of Debbie Trol- loppe, the assistant actisn ies. director in thc morning and in the afternoon the residents and their visitors decorated thc Christmas tree. On Tues.. the Bros; nies under the leadership of Dch• bie Trolloppc and Mare -Garniss entertained. •- Brussels Public School -en. tertained Friday under the direction of their teachers Kindergarten • Mrs. 1 s nn Henri Grade 1 - tnN Annoncch: Grade 11 Mrs Mar Hiwthcr. who also brought a trio from Grade Vl: and Grade VII with teacher Dasc Martin. Mrs. •Jas Smith entertain ed the residents on Fndas also. USE EXPOSITOR WANT - ADS i'hone 527-02-10 by Christmas verses. Haicl Matheson read the meaning of Christmas and Ethel Long read "Bonn a Saviour". There vs ill he no meetings till April. Ruby Steiss had the pro- gram in the absence of Lulu Kerr and read "where has the spirit of Christmas gone?" and had a turkey contest. Lunch was served by Ethel Long and Mrs. King assisted by the hostess. _.-rSt-r-.-r. I; BERG 1 Sales -Service Installation FREE ESTIMATES 5 1 R.R. M2, Blyth Phone: Brussels 887-9024 •j 11V.-.-0-0-,r-.r, • Barn Cleaners • Bunk Feeders • Stabling TICE to Residents ®f Township eff Monis and Viitiage ®t i>russels ante Disposal Site in 4he Twp. el Mortis Will be Open °December 279 29 and Jana 3 Site will be closed Sat. Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 NANCY MICHIE Clerk -Treasurer Donald G. 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