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Times-Advocate, 1979-12-12, Page 5 (2)• Santa welcomed at Ailsa Craig • By JOY SCHEIFELE AIISA CRAIG Although many toes and noses were far from cozy eager children and adults lined main Street last Saturday for the brief visit of jolly old St. Nick. A few expressed the wish that there could have been more snow on the ground to make the scene a bit more like winter, but everyone was enthusiastic about this year's efforts. London's Imperial Drum and Bugle band followed the O.P.P. antique model car and current cruiser and set the pace with lively music and familiar carols. Many floats tossed peanuts and candles to the children in the crowds as they passed by. This year winning entry took "The Year of the Child" was its theme with a salute to Inuit children in par- ticular as a young sheep pulled along an igloo to fit the occasion. The float was prepared by the McIntyre family of Denfield and Hokannson family of R.R. 1, Ailsa Craig. The Charlton Bros. of Parkhill won second place with "The Cabineers", - a local Snowmobile lub, taking third. Following the parade the children were able to shake PROVINCIAL HONOURS — Marion DeWeerd, Elaine Cunningham, Wendy Lee, Sandra Doerr and Cheri Otterbein (absent from photo) and Wanda Currie received their Provincial Honours on the completion of 12 Homemaking units at the 4-H Achievement Day at the East Williams School, Wednesday. Cheri Otterbein was missing. Photo by Scheifele. si COUNTY HONOURS — Patti Jo McAdam, Annette Griffith, Mary -Ann Parkinson, Leslie Macintosh, and Wendy Currie received their County Honours on the completion of six Homemaking Units at the 4-H Nairn Achievement Night at the East Williams School on Nov. 28th. Photo by Scheifele 1' 7 Anstett Jewellers has holiday gifts just right for that special one on your list. The magic of Christmas con. tinues forever with a gift from Anstett Jewellers. We have diamonds in every setting imaginable. 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The theme of the meeting was Crafts, and several ladies shared crafts which they have been working on recently with the members. Mrs. Alden Craven, president, presided at the meeting and read a poem entitled, "Christmas Mor- ning". A reading "Memories of Christmas" was also shared by Mrs. Don Hughes. As the members entered the hall they were greeted with sounds of familiar Christmas music, and Mrs. Hughes, convener of Family & Consumer Affairs led the members in singing a few Christmas carols. The Motto, "I saw Christmas, I heard Christmas, I felt Christmas" was given by Ms. Ruby McLean who read the Christmas story from Luke. A number of tips on con- sumerism was prepared by Mrs. Hilda Morton and read on her behalf by Mrs. Hughes. Members were en- couraged to take a day course on "Common Sense on Nutrition" and a donation of $10. was sent to the War Memorial Children's Hospital in London. A gift exchange followed the business session and a special Christmas lunch was served. Ladies pick new slate By MRS. J. TEMPLEMAN STAFFA Cromarty ladies aid held their annual Christmas meeting, December 3 at the home of Mrs. John Tem- pleman, with 20 ladies in attendance. President Mrs. Charles Douglas welcomed everyone and opened the meeting with a Christmas Legend and the singing of Christmas carols. Scripture and meditation was taken by Mrs. Eldon Allen. Secretary, Mrs. Tom Scott read the minutes and correspondence and several items of business were dealt with. Roll call - a Christmas memory was answered by all Andy Douglas was present and told the ladies about the Presbyterian weekend congress which he had at- tended in Guelph this past summer, saying that it was a learning experience, one he would recommend to anyone. Mrs. Tom Scott and Mrs. Jean Carey delighted everyone with a duet "Whispering Hope" ac- companied by Mrs. Ivan Norris at the piano. Mrs. Mervin Daw read a poem and conducted a Christmas contest on mixed words. Everyone joined in the singing of a Christmas carol. Annual reports were given by the secretary, treasurer and all committees, showing a very successful year. Mrs. John Templeman presided for the election of officers which are: president - Mrs. Charles Douglas, 1 st vice president - Mrs. John Templeman, 2nd vice president - Mrs. Jean Carey, secretary - Mrs. Tom Scott, assistant secretary - Mrs. Eldon Allen, treasurer - Mrs. John Miller, assistant treasurer - Mrs. Jim Miller. pianist - Mrs. Jean Carey. flower advisory committee Mrs. Jim Miller and Mrs. Calder McKaig. Work committee - Mrs. Mervin Dow, Mrs. Tom Scott, Mrs. Jim Miller, Mrs. Bob Laing. Card committee - Mrs. John Templeman and Mrs. Norman Harburn. Shut- in boxes - Mrs. Calder McKaig, Mrs. Eldon Allen, Mrs. Tom Scott and Mrs. Norman Harburn. Representative to managers - Mrs. Tom Scott. Flowers for church • Mrs. Carter Kerslake and Mrs. Lloyd Miller. 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