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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-12-21, Page 8IShge Eight The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, December 21, 1955 ’The Puritan government of England customs and traditions were revived, outlawed Christmas in 1643. With the but Christmas never regained its for- restoration of the Stuarts, Christmas mer prestige in England. Present Pageant of Nativity At United White Gift Service To the Ratepayers of Bailie Parrot, Reeve William Elston Stewart Procter- Ross Duncan Walter Shortreed BLUEVALE SAWMILL CO. LTD May all the bright and lasting joys of Christinas surround you and yours,., you enjoy a full measure of happiness and good health this Christmas, ■ Hurry! Hurry! A 1956 SPARTON TV will be drawn g i s a WITH EACH $5.00 CASH PURCHASE A TICKET IS GIVEN C" D C C V r Cv s YOUR 4. LUCKNOW FRUIT MARKET LUCKNOW ONTARIO ■ Last Sunday evening the Sunday School of the United Church present­ ed its annual White Gift Service in the form of a Sacred Pageant, en­ titled, “One Holy Night", under the leadership of Richard Gray, the white- surpliced junior choir opened the pageant with the singing of the anthem, “Come Jesus Holy Child" and throughout the service sang other Christmas Carols. In the darkened auditorium most of the action took place under dif- frent spot-lights. Helen Haines, as annunciator and Roy Bennett as prophet recalled the prophecies fore­ telling the birth of Jesus. The minister, Rev, D. J. MacRae, told of His coming as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. The shepherds were Jim King, Laurie Stuckey and George Jones who knelt worshipping, to the left of the manger. Following these, the angels, Sharon Thompson, Sandra Strong and Charlene Deyell entered singing “In Excellsis Gloria." In a crudely-thatched stable Mary and Joseph watched over the Babe in the manger. Dorothy Chamney and Danny Stuckey fittingly portray­ ed these characters. “We Three Kings of Orient Are”, was sung by the Wise Men, Raymond Walker, Charles Rintoul and Bill Henry, as they followed a moving star to present their gifts and then to the right of the manger. A solo entitled, “The Babe in Bethlehem’s Manger Lay", was beau­ tifully sung by Judith Lunn. While the choir sang, “Joy to the World", the white gifts of the congregation were brought forward by the ushers, Peter Carmichael, Wendell Alton, Bill Crawford, Dave Cameron, Bob Brooks, Kees Jousma, Jim Wild, John Merk- ley, Ken Crawford. The Sunday School wishes to thank Mrs. Harold Burrell and Miss Phyllis Johns for their help in direction and the following for technical assistance: Russell Zurbrigg, Norman Keating, Tom Burrell, Jack Woolfrey, Earl Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Allister Green, Harold Wild, Dave Scott and Murray Campbell; also Miss Catherine Mac­ Gregor and her assistants Barbara Edwards, Patsy Carmichael, Lois Crawford for their help in making up the characters. ■ a THE An that upon children set their wooden shoes in the chimney corners believing that* St. Nicholas would leave no gifts without this reminder. So the shoes of Hol­ land became stockings of our country. ■ season bring life’s brightest ornaments—the Joy of Loving, the Fun of Giving. Women’s Mission Circle Send Gift to L. Collar The Senior Women’s Mission Circle of the Wingham Baptist Church met for the November-December meeting at the home of Mrs. Walter Pocock. The vice-president, Mrs. Harcourt pre­ sided. The meeting opened with the read­ ing of a poem by Mrs. Pocock, “The King of Glory”. Carols were sung and Mrs. Stokes gave the Scripture read­ ing taken from Luke 2:25. Mrs. Har­ court then‘offered prayer. The minutes of the previous meet­ ing were read and the roll call was answered with a verse from Scrip­ ture. The treasurer’s report was read and a business period followed. Mrs. Jones sent thanks for the kind tribute and lovely cards sent to her during her illness. It was voted that a box be sent to Laura Collar, mis­ sionary, and also that a box of cloth­ ing be sent to Rev. Harry Thibadeau in British Columbia. Mrs. Rintoul favored with a solo and the devotional period was taken by Mrs. R. Cantelon, Psalm 116:12, “What shall I render unto God?” Mrs. Scott gave a reading, “Because You Prayed” and Mrs, Harcourt read from a paper on the Sudan interior mission, telling about the serious ill­ ness and death of Earl, son of Rev. and Mrs. D. W. Playfair. A season of prayer was offered by several members. A carol was sung and the meeting closed with prayer, followd by lunch served by the hos­ tess. Anglican Children Hold Christmas Party Last Friday evening the boys and girls of the church school of St. Paul’s Anglican Church held their annual Christmas party. The festivities began with the children gathering at 6 p.m. for supper served by the teachers. At 7.30 the parents joined the children for the program under the chairman­ ship of the rector, the Rev. H. L. Parker. Those giving recitations at the con­ cert were Lee Wenger, Brian Cronk- wright, Kenneth Slade, Melanie Har­ ris, Elizabeth Pdrker, David Wenger, Bonnie Foster, Wendy Cronkwright and Jackie Saint. Alma Jane Elliott and Wendy Cronkwright sang a duet while a group of five boys and one girl sang “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Another group sang “Love­ liest Night” in two parts. The Junior Auxiliary presented a short play “The Spirit of 'the Christmas Tree.” The program closed with the showing of “RED SEAL” R. A. Currie & Sons FURNITURE the beautiful colored film strip, “O Holy Night” purchased by the church school for the occasion. Before the children had a chance to sing carols Santa Claus arrived to chat with the boys and girls and to give each one a bag of candy and an orange. No presents were given out. Instead of receiving, the children put into practice the truth that “It is more blessed to give than to receive” and had brought “white gifts” which have been sent to the Children’s Aid Society in Goderich for distribution in the County of Huron. Tobaccos Confectionery Sundries It’s Christmas' time again, and all of us here wish you the merriest, happiest Holiday ever! MERKLEY The Yule Log The Yule-log originated with the Scandinavians, At the feast of Juul huge bonfires were lit, honoring the god of Thor, While the burning of the Yule-log is now practically obsolete, it is still a beloved and picturesque custom in a few rural districts and Christmas is still frequently referred to as Yuletide, CHRISTMAS STOCKING ancient Dutch tradition sayg St. Nicholas makes the rounds Wodin’s horse, Sleipner, Dutch F I HEREBY PROCLAIM Tuesday, December 27th BOXING DAY A PUBLIC HOLIDAY and respectfully request all citizens to observe it as such. H. Gowdy, Reeve Township of Ho wick p 1 To our Friends: Christmas:— And again we are reminded of the privilege and pleasure we have enjoyed in our associations with you, and in this way we want you to know that we value your confidence in us very highly and wish to say a sincere “Thank You” for all-the favours extended to us. We realize that were it not for the goodwill and friendly feeling of folks like you we would not have been privileged to enjoy many of the pleasures and successes which have been ours this year. Here, at BURKE ELECTRIC, we take this opportunity of expressing our deep appreciation of your goodwill and extend to you and yours our most sincere good wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.