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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-12-25, Page 1X Christmas Services in the Churches Candlelight Service at Trivitt Services at Caven Christmas Conceit at Trivitt 1 DONATIONS BY LIONS CLUB -v- be held in A Merry Christmas to AH . V ■ 0 by mem- minister; his text. Another This will he an a merry Christ- we look: at our friends in their charity blooms The Exeter Lions Club met their semi-monthly meeting at Central Hotel Friday evening with part. an- for a Page, Memorial William com- Vio- SANTA CLAUS PARTY FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN A Exe- was of MW congratulatory coming from the south and Many of their Speaker, Rev, A. Jan. 9, Trivitt Speaker, Rev. The previous minutes R. N. Creech, 42 Christmas to enlisted men ten more Ynen office this^ busy spot.* The out­ wore not particularly the end Of last week priz- tree. cere- were win- Albert OU3 The prettily supper on by depart- Mr. Ray • Waghorn, the’Sun- School superintendent, pre- over the program. Santa appeared and . distributed with obligatto quartette by Jean Sheere, Mrs, Linden- A. E. Wuertli and E. Linden* A solo, “Holy Night”, was by Mrs. H. Sturgis. Three »: James St. iThnary Christmas Party t Christmas party for the mem- of the Primary and the Cradle departments of the James St. ’ WEEK OF PRAYER i ESTABLISHED 1873 *. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNINGf DECEMBER 25th, 1941 CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY of town, wedding of this to their held in evening. I our Best Wishes for Jones & May Even though the past year has been one of trouble and anxiety the Christmas Season is here and we want to express again our sincere appreciation of your friendship toward us, and to wish you and yours the very best. May you have a happy Christmas—and we sincerely hope that 1942 will be much brighter for us all. J. A. TRAQUAIR NO ELECTION THIS YEAR ! There will be no flection in Exe-! ter this year, all of the old of-1 ficials being retained in office in* accordance with the provisions of! the provincial government Extern) sion Act of last year. However all; municipalities are required to hold* a public lfteeting on the same date) as would be required for holding a* nomination meeting in other years. In the cases of Exeter, Stephen! and Usborne townships, the meet­ ings will be held Monday of next week. Financial statements will be submitted and matters pertain­ ing to the welfare of* the munici­ palities will be discussed. Mr. and Mrs* Jos. May, celebrated ' their golden anniversary ion Tuesday week by being “At Home” friends. A reception was the afternoon and in the Many friends culled tc offer their felicitations and Mr. and Mrs. May were the recipients pf many cards, flpwers, and gifts. Beautiful mums, baby mums and yellow roses adorned the rooms and Mrs. May wore a corsage pf snapdragon. The door was answered by their grand­ daughter, Kathleen May, In the dining-room In .the afternoon Mrs. page and Mrs. Pybus from a table decorated ding cake and yellow the serving wag done H. Jones and Miss Florence South­ cott. In the evening tea was pour­ ed by Mrs. J. Leary, pf Munro, sis­ ter pf Mrs. May and by Mrs. J. Blair, of Centralia, a piece. The serving was done by Miss May Jones and Miss Nellie Carmichael. Mrs. J, M, Southcott and Mrs. Hedley May as­ sisted in receiving. Joseph May and Miss Clara Hicks were married fifty years ago at a double ceremony of the bride’s parents, Stephen Hicks, on the cupied by Mr. Earl Eden. At ith (Hicks with Mr. whom are len was the officiating clergyman. Until 1926 when they retired and moved to Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. .May lived on the May homestead about! two mjiles south of Exeter, the ’ first farm to be taken up from the Canada Company, in Usborne Town­ ship, the farm still being in the May family. It was June 21, 1832 that Wm. May, a native of Devon­ shire, Eng., came to this country and settled in the Huron tract. The following winter Mr. James Willis settled on a farm in what Is now Exeter. It was nine years later that the farm on which Mr. May settled was deeded to , him by the Canada Company, .the pftice- paid being 47 pounds, 18 shillings and 4 pence, lawful money of the Province of Upper Canada. The farm has been in the possession of four, genera­ tions of Mays from William to his son Tliomas, thence to Joseph and now occupied by Mr. Hedley May. Mrs. May, as a young girl, came to this country with her parents from Cornwall. Mr. and Mrs. May are both enjoy­ ing fairly good health and best wishes are being extended to them for many more years of health and happiness?. -V- A GREEN CHRISTMAS It looks like a green Christmas although anything is likely to hap­pen within the next twenty-four hours. The latter part of last week was very cold with some snow. The snow has now all disappeared. It has been raining both on Mon­ day and Tuesday, just a light dril­ ling rain at times. ——W—„ Christmas 1041 poured tea with a wed- tapers and by Mrs. J, at the home Mr. and Mrs. farm now ■°G_ Whiting, at the same time .Miss Ed- was united in marriage Wm. ‘Robinson, both of deceased. Rev. Mr, Al- P. O. STAFF B for the of fig*1 last week with a good attendance. -[.Lion Reg. Moffatt, manager of i the Exeter branch of the Canadian I Bank of Commerce, who is being transferred to the position of man­ ager of the Bloor ‘and Ossington branch, Toronto,’was presented with a fine blanket. A short address in appreciation of his services and of the interest he has taken in the community in general was made by Mr. R. N. Creech. Mr. Moffatt ex­ pressed his appreciation. A dona­ tion of $213.90; the balance of Hie 1940 frolic, was madfe to the Brit­ ish Children War Victims’, Fund. $25.i00. was voted for the Navy League of Canada and $25.00 for- the Exeter Christmas Cheer Fund. Messrs. Chas. Tanton, J. A. Sweit­ zer and K. J. Lampman, were in­ itiated aS new members. A com­ mittee comprising . T. O. South- ott, Dr. Steiner, J. A. Traquair, E.) bpper and Ulric Snell was ap- >ptfTnted to arrange for ladies’ night. •V- The post been a very going mails heavy up to but evidently many persons took advantage, of the week-end to ad­ dress their letters and cards for oh Monday the augmented postpffice Staff was buried deep in arf* aval­ anche of Christmas mail. It was by far the heaviest day’s mail in the history of the local office. Postmaster Pfaff estimates about a ten per cent increase in Christmas mailings. V—— How Does Your Label Read? CHRISTMAS CHEER FUND The Christmas Cheer fund has rangements are being made for the distribution of a ,number pf baskets Christmas Eve. It is hoped that It will add some cheer to the firesides «of these homes on Christmas morn­ ing, Tfee amount acknowledged last week was $44.50. Additional subscriptions are as follows: Exe­ ter Lions Club, $25.00; G. S. How­ ard, $1.00; Dr. Dunlop, $2.00; F, Wildman, $1.00; W, E- fiddle­ ton, $1.50; J. B. Creech, $1,00; Misses Carling, $2,'00; Mrs. C. H, Sanders, $1,00. Total, $7.9,00,. --------v----— 49th ANNIVERSARY Mr. and MrOw. H. Dearing celebrated the 4Mh anniversary of their wedding on Monday ot this week by entertaining the members of their family and a few friends. One grandson, Lloyd Reynolds, of Welland, was unable to be present. Mr. and Mrs. Dearing were the re­ cipients of many messages and gifts, as far as Florida in Montreal in the east. Michigan friends remembered them. A pleasant time was spent during tlie day and games were enjoyed, ---------V--------- Saturday was a big day in Exeter when the scholars from the Exeter public school and from the schools surroundihg Exeter were?. treated to a theatre party on the occasion of the visit of Santa Claus, A par­ ade was formed at Huron street and headed by Santa Claus and the Exe­ ter Band marched to Leavitt’s theatre. Reeve B'. W. Tuckey ad­ dressed a few words of welcome. Several amusing reels were shown much to the delight of the child­ ren, At three o’clock a second par­ ade was formed and again marched to the theatre for the second show. At the conclusion of each perfor­ mance the members of the Canad­ ian Legion presented each ‘ child with a bag of candy and an orange. Atf five o’clock a drawing for es took place at the Christmas Reeve Tuckey was master of monies and the drawings made by. Doreen Parsons. The ners were: 100 lbs. sugar, Fitzpatrick; Ottawa Valley blanket, Laurene Preszcator; large ham, Eleanor Richard of S.S. No. 5, Mc­ Gillivray; roaster and canner bined, Orland Taylor; hassock, la Bierling. WAR TIME BOARD The regular meeting of the ter District War Time Board held in the Canadian Bank Commerce on December 17th, with the Vice-president, Dr. Taylor, in the chair, were approved and secretary, reported boxes sent overseas from the district; had arrived in Great Britain since i that time; sweaters and socks had been given 144 men and informa­ tion is awaited about several others. Mr. Moffatt, treasurer, reported a balance of $686.65, and stated that he was slated for a move to Toronto and naturally would have to vacate the office of treasurer. The committee expressed their re- •gret at his rein oval from town, thanks for his Services as treasurer, congratulations on his promotion and best wishes for himself and family. The secretary was elected to act as treasurer in the interim between the audit and the annual meeting which will be held early in the new year, When a special speaker is to be secured. H, 0. Rivers, J. A. Traquair and the secretary were named to secure a speaker and make arrangements; The Navy ■ League Was granted A week of prayer will the churches, of Exeter during the first week of the new year. Ser­ vices have been arranged by the Ministerial Association aS follows; Tuesday, Jan, 6, Caven Presbyterian church. Speaker, Rev. M. A. Hunt Wednesday, Jan. 7, Janies Street United church, Speaker, Ret, N. J. Woods. Thursday, Jan. 8, Main St, United ! $25.00 to aid their, work. ..- -v—-— Corporal Ted Wiison, of Mont­ real, is spending a 14-day furlough Xmas leave with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. C. L. Wilson, church, Friday, church, Weir. Services at 8 p.m ■German guns and Japanese warplanes cannot drown the Bethlehem’s song. Hover in its long history has Anglo-Saxondom been, as closely knit in bonds of good will as in this hour, We have become a mighty brotherhood, standing shoulder to shoulder for all the first Christmas brought to the world, unforgettable Yuletide. It cannot be mas, but it will be a joyous one, as children in a new way and see our ■ true light. The flower of Christian with new colours and fills the earth with a new frag­ rance, Amid our „tears and toil and blood and sweat we gain a new conception of the value of the One whose natal day we celebrate. Never was Christmas more needed and never will it be better celebrated than ih this year, the like of which the rolling world never saw before. A candlelight service and carol singing featured the service m Trivitt Memorial Parish Hall. The junior choir sang an anthem, “Away in a Manger”. A short address was given by Rev. M. A, Hunt. There was a splendid attendance and the singing of the. carols was much en­ joyed. Christmas Party at Main Street Main St. Sunday School on Fri­ day evening of last week enjoyed at pot-luck supper for the children and their parents,, over one hund­ red sitting down to the tables, tables and basement were decorated. Following the an entertainment was put the scholars of th,e primary ment. day sided Claus candies to the scholars. the par­ work her do. Mrs. the Cradle of her de- were sung' Miss May Jones, superintendent of the Primary, welcomed ents and spoke of the department is trying to Sharp, superintendent of Roll, spoke of the work partment. Several songs by the members of the Primary- For over an hour the little tots en­ tertained those present with their cute recitations and songs, J, M. Southcott, acting as chairman. Fol­ lowing the program the scholars were seated around tables and treated to ice cream and cookies while the old ones were served tea and cookies. And then amid much gaiety and hilarity Santa appeared, and presented each youngster pre­ sent With a Christmas stocking. The Christmas entertainment at Trivitt was held in the Parish Hall ■Friday evening. The Sunday school scholars were entertained to supper and a Christmas program followed. Four scholars were award­ ed prizes for being present for 52 Sundays. They were Robert Ni­ col, Joan Wells, Mary Wells and Muriel Wells. Santa arrived and distributed presents from a decor­ ated Christmas tree. Dona^ Da-1 vies acted as chairman. The en­ tertainment was a success, being one of the finest held in years. Unique and Impressive Church Service at Main St. Caven Sunday School held its nual Christmas celebration the children in the form of theatre party on Thursday even­ ing last. The picture was “Jungle Cavalcade”, narrated by Frank Buck of “Bring ’Em Back Alive” fame. On Sunday morning the awards and diplomas for proficien­ cy in the various phases of Sunday School work were presented to the students. Mrs. Jack Pryde told a Christmas story which was enjoyed by all. At the services in the church on Sunday the minister was Rev. John Galloway, Ph.D., of Mimico, preaching for a call. His morning topic fas “No Room in the Inn”. The choir sang two anthems, W. Grafton Cochrane being the soloist in one. One anthem was sung' in the evening. Mrs. Willert presided at the organ. A most unique and impressive Christmas service was held Sun­ day evening in Main Street United church. Candles furnished the only means of illumination and they were attractively displayed all through the church. A lighted Christmas tree and evergreens add- ' ed to the display. Carols were sung with the congregation seated. The choir sang an anthem, “Calm bn the Night”, which included a trio by Miss M. Follick, Mrs. Turnbull and Mrs. F. Wildfong. A male quartette, “The Three Kings”, was sung by Messrs. Frank. Wildfong, Walter Penrose, Gerald Skinner and Ray King. The pastor, Rev. N. J. Woods told the story of "The Other Wise Man” hy Henry Van Dyke. " At the morning service the minister spoke on “Good Tidings of Great Joy”. Two anthems were sung by the choir, “Wonderful Story” with Miss Dorothy Davis taking a solo part and “Glory to God” Gerald Skinner taking a solo Splendid congregations were pre­ sent for both services. Janiqs St. Sunday Services A musical service was enjoyed Sunday evening in James St. Un­ ited church by a large congrega­ tion. A junior choir assisted regular choir, music Rev. poetry and them by the Shepherds”, taking the thems were “I Heard the Bells” With Miss Helen Penhale taking the solo obligatta; “Bethlehem”, with ob- ligatta solo by Miss Pearl Wood and obligatto duet by Miss Wood and Mrs. Goulding; “Come and Wor­ ship’’ Miss field, field, sung carols were sung by the junior choir, “Angels From the Realms of Glory”, “Come See the Little Stranger” and “Gentle Mary”. At the morning service the choir sang “That Glorious Christmas Morn” with Mrs. G. L. Robertson taking the solo obligatto, and Mrs, Robertson and Mrs, Lindenfield an obligatto duet. A mixed trio “The Message of Joy” was sung bets of the choir. The Rev, Mr. Page, took for “And They Went Homo Way”, proaching a very appropriate sermon. An open session of the Sunday school was hold in the aftetuotm* Carols were sung. Mrs. Abdvow the ■ Interspersing the Rage read /appropriate prose. The first aft- choir was “There Were with Miss Helen Rowe solo part. Other an- A bars Roll Sunday School, together with their parents was held Friday evening last. A lighted tree, with stock­ ings of oranges, nuts and caudles beneath it, recitations and songs from the little tots, a treat ot ice, cream And cookies and a visit from Hamilton told a fascinating story Santa Claus made up a very fail, “The Black Madonna”. Misses pleasant and jolly evening. | Marion and 3ban Elliot sahg a duet. -a