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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1966-12-22, Page 2A Since 1860, Serving the Community First Published at SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, every Thursday morning by McLEAN, BROS., l blishers Ltd. ANDREW Y. MCLEAN, Editor Member Canadian ' Weekly Newspapers Association �*• . Ontario Weekly Newspapers AssoeiMu, n. AB • Audit Bureau cif Circulatienen P �Y i Subscription Rates: D Canada (in advance) $5.00 a -Year s 0 Outside Canada (in advance) $6.50 a Year. (r s, pt SINGLE COPIES -- 12 CENTS $EACH Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, DECEMBER 22, 1966 For Unto You Is Born This Day, t Savior Luke 2:1-10 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) Arid all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto t'he cit3 of David, which is called Bethlehem (because he was of the house and lineage`of David), to be tax- ed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it' was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she could be delivered. And she brought forth her first-born son, and laid him in a manger ; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, "Fear'not: for, behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born. this day in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, ly- ing in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of 'the heavenly host praising God, and saying "Glory to God in the highestand on earth peace, good will towards men." :end it came . to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heav- en, the shepherds said one to another, "Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known un- to us." And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concern- ing this child. And all who had heard it wondered at those things which were e told them by the shepherds. But Mar'' kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying. and praising God for all the things that they had heard sAci seen, as it was told unto them.— THE END. Sugar and Spice CHRISTMAS IS' REAL Christmas comes but once a year. In fact, it's just ahead. But have. you heard the bad news? Santa Claus is dead. He didn°t have a stroke, In fact it's difficult to say What- made did Santa croak. Some say it was exhaustion, Some say it was a clot; But others seem to think he conked From smoking too much pot: Chimney -pot, that is of course, He wouldn't touch the other. But•what an anti -climax, For Santa just to smother. At Ieast he could have fallen From his sleigh and made a splash, Or run into a satellite With one almighty ash. I know it's- poing to be hard to explain that to your kids, but that's your .problem. • The revelation contained in the above 'doggerel is m' per- sonal campaign against the as- sortment of creeps going phere with their God -Is -Dead around smelling up the atmos- phere with their Godrls-Dead garbage. There's just as -much truth, and just as 'much common sense, in my report about S. Claus as there is in theirs about God. I don't care whether they are eminent clerics or half-baked beatniks, the God -Is -Dead crowd is dead wrong. He may be out to lunch occasionally, but He 'is not dead. He is very — By Bill Smiley = • much alive. And you- can go tell that on the mountain, my folk- singing olksinging friends. Sony if I sound a bit heated at this time of peace and good- will and four-color ads for whisky and perfume. But I've had enough of the complete current scene for a bit. Quite enough of psychedelic sensa- tions, and clever little clergy- men saying glib things, and' young people with open mouths who swallow anything that files into them, and .simple-minded earnest "liberals" who bore the hell out of me 'trying to- explain things far beyond them. There, it's out. I'm' just—a-- ruddy old reactionary, after all. And I don't give a diddle. Nev- er in my life. have I had a de- sire to be one of the "in" crowd, and I have no ,intention of starting now. • ' First of all, what •is Christ- mas all about? Is it nota cele= bration,- in the Christian world, of 'the. basic tenet of faith: that God 'gave man the greatest gift in his power, a son, a living breathing manifestation of His concern for the muddled, wrong-headed, two -legged crea- tures who make such a muck •of things on their .own? He gave man this gift only once. But every year for 20 cen- turies, its celebration has re- newed peace and joy and love in the world, even if only for a short time. That's quite a gift. Now, Santa Claus is a little different. He's been in business only for about ,a century, He brings something ,different ev- ery year, and all his gifts can be broken, lost or worn out. Already, a lot of people are getting a bit sick of Santa. We see him everywhere: on floats, in department stores, at Christ- mas concerts, in -beer advertise- ments. He looks a little differ- ent each time. And he spends two months of .,the year leering at us from all directions and ho-ho-ing like the village idiot. He's like everybody's jolly old grampa. But after two months of white whiskers, belly laughs and urgings to buy, buy, buy, even jolly old grampa should be sent oft .to the funny .farm. How would• you like to have God around for two months a year, every day,'and night, right where you could see him? And what's worse, where. He could see you. . What we've got to do is stop , - treating 'God 'like Santa ' Claus. A visiting clergyman told us on Sunday the' story of a family that wanted something very, very much. They prayed for it. And .prayed and prayed, the whole family, as hard as they could, for a week. Nothing hap- pened. In despair, the father said,' "Well, I guess God didn't an- swer our prayers." His little daughter piped, "Sure He did, Dad. He said no." That's faith. God is alive.. Christmas is real.' And if you have enough faith, maybe you'll find that the rumor about San- ta's untimely demise is false, and that he's 'alive, too. irS t�9dl*. 1( tl.e Years . From The Huron Expc or Dec. 25;1891 • i The bazaar and social held at the manse, Walton, under the auspices of the. Women's For- eign Missionary Society,, was a success in every way. Proceeds amounted to $50.00. - Miss MacKay of Seafortb, who has for the past four years taught in Hannah's School, Tuck- ersmith, uckersmith, has retired from the school. A successfi4 examination was held in school section No. 3, Tuckersmith. The teacher, Mr. A. Scott, was assisted by Messrs, Baird, Grant gg law, Horton, Forsythe; dds and Hogg. Mr. Harry Mason's sale in Tuckersmith was a grand suc- cess, one of the Iargest crowds - ever -seen at a sale in the coon: ty being present. Mr. George' MacKay bought the farm and the price paid was $3,050.00. Mr. Robert Scott, Sr., another of Huron's honored pioneers passed peacefully away at his residence, Bank head, Roxboro, McKillop. In his younger days he was quite a musician' and for twenty years was precenter in the Harpurhey Presbyterian Church. The skating and curling rink association are going tohave four electric lamps erected in the rink. Mr. J. H. Pvper has sold his residence on West Goderich St. to Mr. Wes Beattie. Mr. T. G. Allen was present,' ed by his Bible class with an affectionately worded address 'and a formal group photo of the young ladies comprising the class. A number of Knox Church at Londesboro, assembled at the residence of Mr. J. Melville. The object of the meeting was to present Miss Jessie Dewar with a complimentary address, accompanied by a purse of:$30. Thomas , Geary, one of. our leading fa11ners on the Town Line, Hibbert, recently moved. intli his fine nett brick res? deuce: Mist A. H'astie, dau liter of Mr. Jetties' Hastie of McKillop met With, a had accident: While stirring upthe, fire? a spafrk flew blit, striking and miming her eye * * _-_ From, Tbp. H'uxgn .expositor D'ec. 26; 1941 Mr. and Mrs. John T. Mitchell highly esteemed residents of Hensel', celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Mel- ville Fraquair,. in Tuckersmith. RCAF promotions announced during the past week include F./O J. A. Munni, who is pro- moted to Flight Lieutenant and P/0 Ian MacTavish, who is now a Flying Officer. ' Police are continuing their search for a hit and run driver that struck a buggy. driven by Alphonsus Cronin of St. Col- umban. . Mr. H. Desjardine ` of near Zurich, who purchased one of the church sheds is busy. tak- ing it down and: removing it to his farm near the village. Mr. Ephriam Haase of Win - Smiles / • Forman: "You're asking for big pay for a man with no ex- perience." • Applicant: "Well, the work is harder when you don't know anything about it." Two cannibals were chit-chat- ting after a hearty meal. "That was certainly delicious," said one. "Yes," replied, the other, "my wife does make good soup, but. I'm going to miss her," • ger • • Clt! ig TItEtE MN'1 zt4Y Vitt CONG'iYP S tiE WOOS. • _g 1the spirit of this holy Christmas Day, we send greetings to all. ARNOLD STINNISSEN Sun Life Represe tative Phone 072,0410 --- $e fort; , r7 . r r,, r - ••a throe has purchased the 11olman miiill 4r. J. W. Qrtwein3 weibtnown Hensail resident- observed tris 92nd birthday at his home, The Young People's Society of First Church presented a )zeantiftiI :Christmas- pageant in the church. Among those who assisted were Douglas Stewart, James T. Scott, .1klrs. W. •A. Wright and Mrs. J. A. Munn, Mrs. E. A. McMaster, Joan Mc- Master, Donald MacTavish, Ed- ith McMillan. Arrangements for the pageant were in charge of Miss take Reid and Q. Reith. * * * From The Huron Expositor Dec. 29, 1916 The municipal nominations for Seaforth were as follows: for mayor, Harry Stewart, Ro- bert - -McMillan; • reeve, J, A. Stewart, James Watson; coun- cillors, J. J. C1uff, G. P. Card - no, J. Grieve, Y. 'S. James Gil- lespie, Robert McIntosh, C. Ab- erhart, W. Golding, W, R. Smith, T. S. Stephens, Jacob Weber; for McKillop, the old council was re-elected, by ac- clamation as follows: Reeve. J. M. -Govenlock; councillors, John Dodds, D. C. Harn, F. J. Mc- Quaid, Daniel Regele. A pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. James Fin- layson, when a few neighbors and friends gathered for a fare- well evening with Mr. and Mrs. Robert McGonigle, who are leaving the neighborhood. In Carmel Church at the morning service, the Rennie sisters sang two qquartettes, while Miss Elizabeth Rennie, a former leader 'of praise in that church rendered a solo. Sergeant Robert E. Smale of the Canadian Army Dental Corps at Winnipeg, was here during Christmas week visiting friends and at his•hone in Staffa. Miss Marian Brown is spend- ing the holidays with: her par- ents, Rev. T. H. Brown, at the • . • •r "Y- 3r We're sending best wishes of the season to you and , • yours. Have • a Merry Christmas! Donald G. . Eaton Office in Masonic ,Block •• Main Street , , Phone 527-1610 Seeforth recto,,ry, Robert Adams, of Leadbury is Moving from the. Barrow farm. Mr. W. T. Grieve of Lead.bury regegtly installed a superior.lit- ter carrier at William Trewar- tha's near Winthrop and also one at John Driscoll's, while last week Mr. Grieve was at Alton, installing litter cariers and water bowls for several farmers in that district. mcrrJl Christmas li'ulettde is the tint* In palm ilappiJ tidittg,�. • . trn titian wild US tEita*IPPY Ong I . *apt a//ferry ollirb31tt asl The Compliments of the Season 1 — from — The Management and Staff of - KILBARCHAN Nursing' Home SEAFORTH 'a • • Phone 527-09911 mith's Free' Delivery • • w•• It's Christmas! and we're glad for the chance to sound off with warmest thanks to all our loyal customers, with an added "note" to have the merriest and best Christmas ever! •, SEAFORTH MOTORS PHONE-, 527-1750 SEAFORTH • li4 „ • sob lar st'ti•:' a• We pause 'mid the holiday bustle to count our many blessings, '. and to express deep appreciation for the patronage you have given us. To you and yours, our fondest Christmas greetings! - Your Board of Directors, The Management' and .Staff EAS :RI- H , , „ . , M ER WARDEN HANDY, President` LLOYD STEWART, Vice—President DONALD DOD DS, Secretary DIIDC TORS: Robert McMillan, John Oldfield , Wilfred Coleman, Steve MurrayT MED PIERCE, Manager, Joe Murray,, Tom Carter, Steve Lupel, Doug Wallace, Mel Hubert,' Item Wensno n, Mrs, D,. Dinslllore. ~ • • I 4 • 1 • 4 4 • i • r