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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-12-21, Page 19111.0104t014*4010.004-010104011444 I 1_ . nnst,mu. We're chirping out happy holiday notes to greet you and wish you merriment. Or• • . ' 'Er (y.) fw P • • ,w • • • He Was very sad and lonely! What had happened? No! He wasn't going to .cry. A long time ago, his master rode him gaily because he was a rocking horse, His coat was bright yellow with a dark red mane and a tail tightly braided, His large, black eyes watched his master slapping his. sides: "Giddeyup!" "Giddeyup!" It was warm in the house where he lived — even at night he stood near his master's bed; often he shared part of the blanket, his sides nearly .bursting with pride. . Everyday he travelled miles . . even climbed mountains . swam streams . • and one day, long before the astronauts, he rode on the moon. "Giddeyup!" "Giddeyup!" 7peweed Then one night his master's bed was empty. Guess he'd found another horse. But no, sometimes he came home from college, Now he patted his head , . but no "Giddeyup". Norm Whiting By MRS. M.C. FLET.cHER The little wooden horse found himself outside in the cold, on a pile of rubbish. Zeeeee qoelo WA:trazM tgli4vilectivrgiv%tierigiWgre*d1;?kr3* Mki'W.dits?Ail;:r#7t4'tWer f';1?".4i 1;cW•glaVe0;qtt'qYst ;:r V. May the joy of the season live in your home at Christmas bringing you true contentment. Serving Huron, Middlesex and Perth Roger Dowker, Manager EX lvq ETER wi Phone 235-2111 viz.riio..o.f2awas.wat;*o.wcia•Nir,o;i2:4•es Abl,s4Nha.szigimk41 Years passed and he was just "something in the way" or "something to collect dust" — oh, let's get rid of him! Oh dear! Didn't someone want him ... he was cold with fear; he almost cried. He was outside, Wouldn't someone help him? It rained, even some snow . . the owls scared him, even mice ran up and squeaked: "Nobody wants you". Weeks passed and he waited. He was cold and lonely; but still he waited .. . maybe .. . just maybe . . . One day he heard voices. The man who had him made so carefully for his little boy was talking to a lady. His little, cold ears stood up. "Have you thrown the little horse out?" the lady asked. "Yes," came the answer. The little horse hung his head. The lady's voice asked: "Could I have him?" "Why, yes, I'd be glad to give him to you." "Oh thank you," said the lady. "I know a little boy who needs him." So, the little wooden horse was gently lifted off the pile of rubbish and put in the lady's car where it was a little warmer . . . and away they drove, When the car stopped, he was lifted out. Oh boy. His little heart raced. "Somebody wants me!" Tonight he would be warm. But he didn't hear any little boy. That night he slept . , it was warm and not quite so lonely. He dreamed well maybe. Next day he received a coat of blue and a black mane. Oh he felt so clean and good. He wondered where his new master was. Listen! What was that? "0, Come All Ye Faithful" , . . beautiful music filled the air, Well, he'd been faithful. Then came the strains of "0 Little Town of Bethlehem". It must be near Christmas. "Away in a Manger" . . . even the baby Jesus had been put out in the cold! Just maybe he should forget the cold . . he was warm now. Just maybe he was to be put under the shining Christmas tree with the angel on top. Yes, he was! "0 Joy to the World". Giddeyup! Me thinks I saw a tear! AUCTIONEERING and APPRAISAL SERVICE EXETER 235-1964 iiipyd.wAit.mcom.,4?A:ccpfziviteo:Niowl*v•ipti sees vo*FitcamovA.vagAv?iiegivi‘ g i ,,i g 4 A 0: 4 A 4 A A 0 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 A 4 I 4: A 4 A 4 A clA/e're building a bonanza of holiday 4 •M :4IS, wishes for all our friends in the g g community. Thank you and happy holidays. g g g A From the Management & Staff at Al 4 .• A Beaver Lumber A ?i: A 4 g MAIN ST. EXETER g A L.;,2,,,ww,,,T4II:alz•INi:z•WI:4.•!:fii i*tai ii:4•P5ilie).te ROYAL BAN K serving Ontario 0 0:.0 0 0 0,0: 0 .0 .0T 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, :0 0, .10 - :0 10 0= 1P :0;ie jO? IV;t t t 30't 7 Az Az IOTt 0' 10zt I' S q At this Glorious and Holy time, we wish for all mankind the great gifts of peace and joy, faith and love. May our spirits be uplifted, and our hearts filled with happiness and contentment, as we cherish anew the glorious message and meaning of Christmas. For the confidence and loyalty of those whom we are privileged to serve, we wish tq express deepest gratitude. THE MANAGEMENT and STAFF of ai nton OLD MILL I) BLYTH, ONTARIO FACTORY OUTLET AT A' " zOr :Or AF :41 A" ff .o$r :0 1 :4!* ,t4r :4t 21. IA: :4f 2$1" 14r olr A"