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The Citizen, 1994-12-14, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14,1994. B elgraveTine news from Compiled by Helen Stonehouse Phone 887-9487 Students give concert The Belgrave Knox United Church annual Christmas concert took place this past Sunday in the Women's Institute Hall in Belgrave. An overflow crowd filled the hall as the evening started off with a rousing carol-sing led by Muriel Coultes with Anne Spivey on the piano. The junior kindergarten, senior kindergarten and Grade 1 students then took the stage and presented two numbers, Christmas Candles and The Eyes of the Christmas Tree. Mabel's Moms performed "It Looks So Good on You", a skit which gave the audience a new perspective on both rummage sales and husbands. Nicole Procter narrated the Grade 2/3 effort "The Animal's Christmas Eve". This skit featured some delightful puppets made by Ruth and Margie Gordon. The Youth Group's play, entitled "Tomorrow We Go to Bethlehem" depicted young Belgrave tourists in the Holy Land. The Grade 4/5 class presented their well rehearsed number, "The Symbols of Christmas". While the Senior Choir sang What a Friend We have in Jesus, George Procter asked the question, "What would you do if Jesus came to your house?" Two humorous recitations by Clifford Coultes were greeted with much applause. The Youth Group's song Walking in our Winter Underwear to the tune of a more familiar Christmas carol was entertaining but the attire the Youth Group members donned for the occasion was equally, if not more, entertaining. Mr. and Mrs. Consumer took to the road as part of the Senior Sunday School class effort and the audience watched as the Consumer family reflected on the real meaning of Christmas. Throughout the evening several young musicians demonstrated their skill on the piano, Christopher and Shawn Cottrill, Nathan Spivey and Scott Folkard all played seasonal pieces. The concert ended with everyone joining in Silent Night, Holy Night. Oh, really? Students at East Wawanosh Public School presented their annual Christmas concert last week. This year's presentation, entitled "The Mall and the Night Visitor", a Christmas musical fantasy, was presented by Grades 5 and 5/6. Here Myron Hussey, right, as Sherlock Jones interrogates the toy robot, played by Jason Fear. Rev. Hobden hosts UCW The Evening Unit of the UCW met on Thursday evening, Dec. 8 at the home of Rev. Mary Jane Hobden with 20 members and one visitor answering the roll call with a pair of mittens for the Christmas Bureau. Muriel Coultes welcomed everyone and opened the meeting with a poem, "The Priceless Gift of Christmas". Muriel conducted the business. There will be lunch following the church service on Dec. 18 with Mabel Wheeler's and Mrs. Thelma Pletch's group in charge. It was decided to give a donation to help with the shut-in boxes which will be packed Dec. 16. The January meeting will be held at the home of Mabel Wheeler with Loma Cook's group in charge of the lunch, Mabel Wheeler's group program and Barbara Anderson's group worship. Mrs. Barbara Anderson introduced the program, "Christmas Candle Lighting". A dramatization of the Christmas story with Wilma Higgins as Mary, Donna Shaw as the angel, Laura Johnston as Joseph and Lorna Cook as Elizabeth, followed. Hymns O Come All Ye Faithful, O Little Town of Bethle­ hem and Away In A Manger were sung and Wilma Higgins read the scripture from Luke 1: 46-56. A candle lighting followed with Ruth Johnston lighting the candles. Barbara explained the blue candle represented Mary, the brown candle represented Joseph and the' white candle the light of the world or baby Jesus. Silent Night was sung to close the program. Lunch was served by Irene Lamont, Thelma Pletch and Mabel Wheeler and a social time was enjoyed. Edgars hold gathering Travis, Janet Koehler and family visited at the home of Scott and Andrea Stevenson near Auburn last Sunday. Fifty-five Edgar relatives gathered at the WI Hall, Belgrave on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 10 for their annual Christmas dinner and get-together which was catered to by members of the Belgrave WI. Following grace a delicious smorgasbord dinner at 6:30 p.m. was thoroughly enjoyed by all. After the dinner everyone enjoyed the carol singing until Santa Claus arrived at 8 p.m. sharp to give each and every one their present. After Santa left crokinolc was played for the balance of the evening. Relatives were present from Petrolia, Brigdcn, Aylmer, Tavistock, London, Lucknow, Blylh, Wingham and Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Gamer Nicholson spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Glyn Wide and family of Hamilton. While there they held their family Christmas. On Sunday, Nov. 27 at the WI Hall, Belgrave Knox Presbyterian Church held its Christmas party beginning with a pot luck dinner for the congregation and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Thornton of Bluevale showed their slides on Egypt and the Holy Land. Approximately 45 relatives of Mrs. Sarah Anderson gathered at the WI Hall on Sunday, Dec. 11 for their Christmas. The Evening Unit of the UCW catered to the dinner. Relatives came from Milton, Georgetown, Burlington, Fergus, Guelph, Mississauga, Auburn, Blyth and Belgrave. Kinsmen feed record crowd The Belgrave Kinsmen held their annual Turkey Bingo on Tuesday, Dec. 6 with a record crowd. Door prizes (turkeys) were awarded to Lisa Black and Michelle Nixon. Winners of the Sharc-thc-Wealth games were Janet Koehler; Donna Shaw and Marilyn Continued on page 19 70 attend festivities The Belgrave Community Club Christmas dinner was held at the Community Centre on Dec. 7 at 12:30 p.m. Over 70 people sat down to a delicious meal served by Debbie Reid from the Belgrave Restaurant. Various draws were held for poinsettias which resulted as follows: lady with birthday closest to Christmas, Mary Taylor; man with birthday closest to Christmas, Lewis Stonehouse; lady with birthday closest to Dec. 7, Ruth Johnston; man with birthday closest to Dec. 7, Ross Anderson; couple married the longest, Helen and Lewis Stonehouse; person with most grandchildren, Allan Dunbar; draw winners, Mabel Wheeler, Olive Bolt, Laura Johnston, Ross Taylor; lucky cup winners, Lloyd Appleby and Stan Black; lucky plate winners, Helen Martin and Elsie McKague. Freda Johnston accompanied on the piano for a song-song of Christmas carols. Readings were given by Olive Bolt and Alice Nicholson. A line dancing demonstration was given by some of the Belgrave ladies - Ivy Cloakey, Mabel Wheeler, Barbara Anderson, Donna Shaw, Laura Johnston and Louise Bosman. Musical numbers were given by Fred Johnston and Arnold Bruce. The remainder of the afternoon was spent playing cards and shuffleboard. NEW SENIOR MANAGER IN WINGHAM OFFICE Coming event. Inform The Citizen |j Gift Ideas Including: • We have a great selection of fully automatic cameras • Bushnell Binoculars starting as low as $59.95. • See our large selection of framed prints at low prices. th* on© perfect a gift certificate for photo processing, camera accessories ora family portrait. Campbell's Cameras & Photography Goderich Royal Bank Block 524-7532 James Brennan, CA joined the Wingham office of Doane Ray­ mond Chartered accountants as a senior manager. 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