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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-12-19, Page 11Experiences in Ministry Related WROXETERLThe meeting of the U.C.W. was held last Wednesday evening in the Wrox- eter church hall. Christmas arols were sung throughout the ,agram with Rev. W. Hird as pianist. The Scripture was read by Mrs. Howes and Mrs. Doig led in prayer. Rev. Hird was the guest speaker for the evening. He elated many interesting stories of his experiences in the minis- try. Mrs. Taylor favoured with a solo. The officers for 1963 were asked to come forward and the installation was conducted by Rev. G. W, Taylor: Honorary pres., Mrs. Taylor; president, Mrs. V. Hupfer; 1st vice, Mrs. I -I. Wylie; 2nd vice, Mrs. G. Dobson; secretary, Mrs. S. Gal- laher; corresponding sec., Mrs. H. oupland; treasurer, Mrs. W. Wright. Refreshments were served by the Harmony Unit. Always turn out electric tree lights when room is unoccupied. GREETINGS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON OF HIS BIRTH AND THROUGH THE NEW YEAR TOO MAY HAPPINESS AND PEACE ON EARTH FILL EVERY DAY FOR YOU. MURRAY GAUNT, M.P.P., Huron -Bruce 1 Cubs Invested Into Scout Troop A joint meeting was held on Wednesday evening, which the Boy Scouts, Pack "A" Cubs and leaders welcomed parents to the investiture ceremony held in the Town Hall. Several Scouts were invested and two Cubs, Lenny Johnston and Paul Gard- ner, were received into Scouts by Scoutmaster Fred Stein- metz in a 'leaping -up' cere- mony. Both Lennie and Paul have earned their lst and 2nd Stars and received most of the proficiency badges. Pack "A" wishes the boys well in their new activities as Scouts. The meeting opened with the Grand Howl and the sing- ing of "0 Canada". Inspection followed and the best six was the Grey Six and Paul Gardner was the neatest Cub. The investiture ceremony followed and the meeting end- ed with the Grand Howl and Cub prayer. "God Save the Queen" was sung and the boys were dismissed. The Ladies' Auxiliary serv- ed a delicious lunch. 0--0--0 "B" PACK CUBS The regular meeting on Thursday night at the Scout House opened with the Grand Howl taken by A.C.M. Ade- laide Ahara, and the Cub pro- mise. Inspection followed and Blue Six received the most points. The prize woggle was present- ed to Sixer John Stephen to m C(DonaldYs Cftina6 ShOP�nLI G WIDE SELECTION OF LINGERIE By "Patricia." Full assortment of colours. Full slips and half-slips. BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF LINGERIE from—$2.98 CAR COATS Warm and wooly. 3/4 -length. The perfect gift. from—$19.95 LOUNGING SETS DUSTERS Quilted. Wools. Cottons. GOWN AND NEGLIGEE Matched sets. SABRE SLIMS AND SHIRTS Box pleat •and Sheath A good selection of Figured or White BLOUSES $2.98 to $6.98 BEAUTIFUL BLANKETS For a gift of distinction. Variety of colours and patterns. LUNCHEON SETS The ideal gift. Cloth and nappies or cloth and place mat sets. WIDE SELECTION OF SLEEPWEAR Toreador Pyjamas. Granny Gowns. Snuggle Downs. SWEATERS for winter sport. Bulky Knits. Turtle Neck. Genuine Borg Jackets 10% OFF ALL CHILDREN'S WEAR WHEN CASHING BABY BONUS CHEQUE. McDonald's Ladies' & Children's Wear JOSEPHINE STREET PHONE 357-1044 astir" es wear for the meeting. Attendance was marked and dues collected. First Star work continued, Peggy Ahara instructed in Pa- tron Saints and A.C.M. Ade- laide Ahara, story telling and reading. Jim Brooks brought in his plant to pass in "Growing Things". CongratulationsJim. Hope the other plants, seeds and bulbs are coming along too. The meeting closed with the Grand Howl, taps and the Cub prayer. The boys were thanked for the generous response of cloth- ing for the Salvation Army, and were also reminded that the Christmas party will be on De- cember 19. Don't forget your gift! This will be the last Cub meeting for "B" Pack untilJan- uary 9th. Film Shown of U.C.W. Meeting FORDWICH—The general meeting of the Fordwich Unit- ed Church Women was held in the Sunday School room in a setting of Christmas lights and lighted candles, Mrs, Wm. Wilson presided and opened witt a brief worship service and Mrs. Jack Wilson favoured with a solo, "The Lord Is in His Holy Temple". The roll call was "Blessings" and many carols were sung. The Christmas candle -light- ing service was conducted by Mrs. Scott Clarkson, assisted by Mrs. Alex Coles, Mrs. Wray Cooper, Mrs. Jim Warrell and Mrs. Ken Graham. A film, "Making Christmas Christian" was shown by Mrs. Ken Graham with Mrs. Mel. Taylor as nar- rator. ar- rator. Christmas Trimmings Are Simple to Make Years ago, half the fun of trimming the Christmas tree was popping corn and stringing it into garlands. The whole family joined in and somehow the tree had a more personal touch. To recapture this old- fashioned spirit, modern tree ornaments can be made from simple materials bought at the neighbourhood store or, better still, from bits and pieces from the jewel or sewing box. Plastic foam spheres, avail- able from the dime store in a variety of sizes, are a wonder- ful foundation for ornaments. They are especially easy to work with for they are light and unbreakable. Try dotting one here and there with house- hold cement and sprinkling the dots with glitter before the cement dries. The hall is transformed to a glistening globe. To add color, encircle the ball in criss-cross fashion with narrow strips of red or green satin ribbon, using short - stemmed common pins to an- chor the ribbon ends. An ex- tra long loop of ribbon, or a hair -pin sunk into the foam, will provide the hook for hang- ing. To get a velvety, three- dimensional effect, snip the balls from left -over ball fringe and attach each one to the foam ball by piercing it with a straight pin. These balls are ideal for hanging on lower branches that are within baby's eager reach. For a truly opulent look, se- quins, pearls and brilliantly colored beads can be fastened to the ball by threading several of them on a long-stemmed straight pin. I -!ung close to a tree light, these "sputniks" will glow and gleam. Egg -shells can be changed in- to dainty baskets which are worn derfully suited to miniature ta- ble trees. The eggs should be broken as close to the top as possible to make a deep "bas- ket". Using household cement, or left -over egg white, gently cover the outside surface of the shell and then dip it into se- quins or glitter. The ragged edge of the shell can be bound with folded satin gift ribbon and a loop of the same ribbon can be attached for a handle. After Christmas, the shells can be safely stored in an egg carton. Nimble fingers and imagin- ation are assets, but even with- out them "all -thumbs" begin- ners will quickly become ex- perts. THE LAST FIGHTING KING The last English king to lead his troops in battle was George II. George II defeated the French at the Battle of Dettin- gen in 1734, during the War of the Austrian Succession. One Moment, Please BY REV. A. C. COLES Fordwich, Ontario What a busy time theChrist- mas Season is! There is so much shopping to be done, and there are so many cards and par- cels arcels to be made ready for mail- ing to loved ones and friends. These arc all well and good but I wonder if we don't forget the real meaning of Christmas as we are caught up in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas rush. A tired mother and her son were doing some Christmas shop. ping. The little boy, unaware of his mother's mood and her weariness, stopped to look at a Manger Scene in one of the store windows. The mother anxious to get on with the shop- ping went back, grabbed him by the hand, pulled him away from the window and said, "Come now, we haven't time for that." Much to our sorrow and shame many of us are like that at Christmastime. We have time for shopping, time for Christmas parties, hut no time to think seriously about God's greatest gift to mankind. The giving and receiving of gifts have their place, but when they obscure God's gift to us we are missing the real joy and bless- ing of Christmas. The message of Christmas is one of hope for mankind. It bears "good tidings of great joy, which shall he to all people". It tells of God's coining upon the scene of history in the per- son of Jesus Christ, and with I lis coming a new day dawned for all mankind. With His coming a new light was shed on a dark- ened world. Someone has writ- ten, "There is something ap- propriate in celebrating the birth of our Lord in the darkest season of the year. Ile came into the world in the darkest night of its history, when the blackness of sin was every- where, when men groaned un- der oppression, and when des- pair had settled down upon the earth like a great pall. Into this night Christ came as the morning sun, with hope and healing in his wings." St. John says that he is the "true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world." Such was God's gift to the world nearly two thousand years ago. Such is God's gift to the world today. Into our world with its darkness of un- certainty, confusion, and per- plexity, Christ comes and his presence still sheds light which can displace the darkest sha- dows. When Christmas comes this year, may we not be so pre- occupied with our swapping of gifts that we forget God's great- est gift to us, As we present our gifts to our friends may each and every one of them be a retninder that "unto us a child is born, unto us a Son isgi\en: ...and his name shall he call- ed Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Let us remember to give thanks to God "for Ilis unspeakable Gift, Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, Dec. 19, 1963 ® Page 3— Wroxeter Personals Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ridley and Stanley were in London for the week -end where they visit- ed their daughter, Miss Thelma Ridley. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hart were week -end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hart of Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Don Jacklin, Brussels, visited Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McKay on Sunday . Mr. and Mrs. George San- derson, Mr. Arnold Ball, Miss- es Mina and Nellie Ball spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Danny Salter, who were home from Toronto for the week -end. Don't forget to bring the children to see Santa at the Christmas Tree in Wroxeter on Saturday, Dec, 21st. The Wroxeter United Church Sunday School held its Christ- mas concert on Friday evening in the school rooms with a very good attendance in spite of sickness and stormy weather. The program began with a sing- song by everyone, accompani- ed by Mrs, Ed Martin at the piano. Featured in the pro- gram were piano solos and duets, recitations, songs, action rhymes, readings and a play. The children performed excep- tionally well and the concert was enjoyed by all. We are sorry to hear Master Arthur Gibson is hospitalized with pneumonia, but are happy he is progressing favorably. 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