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,� •� ,� �` �t ,F. Appreciation-., to mernbers of
Town Council for their eo-opera-
r • !;,,r,.r}fr2 r ' �iisn�"glt rr }�'' • year tion during the past ear • was'
voiced by 1VIayor J.' Eelluciurl.'s5t' at.
councils final meeting et' for • this
;� �.� r�'}��<r�%�, n'.� ��r�,;� r r •
year last Friday' night. • t
"Though we have not always
� been of the same opinion, 1 be -
1 ry F `' ' ...: �• lieve that what we have done has
ta Claus himielf, 'nothing can ..make youngsters sit up and take notice like a "funny man"
•e see, a clown, at far left, getting just that attention; They occasion was the -annual child-
tmas"paa<ty of the Dominion Road Machinery Company Limited held at the Goderich
--Signal-Star photo by Henry.
• Tuesday -•evening of last week,
iINS PRIZE'
A "Mysery Bingo" staged last
Saturday night at the • weekly
Legible- {ie`w,a.'s w m by. i ..,ionto;.
of Hanover. The "Mystery" game
was the last one .of the night and
Mr. Montotwen $81.50 in • the jack-
pot
ackpot and 'share-thelwealth.
•
Cranston offered prayer. The roll
call: had a response with poems
about Christmas and several mem-
bers offered prayer.
..'The devotional -was' taken -by
Lieut. Mayo. Two solos were
rendered by *Mrs. Farley, of Clin-
ton:' Lieut. Gracie closed, with
prayer. Many carols were sung.
It was decided to send $25 to the
federation and give $5 to help
with helping hands. Seventeen
calls were reported and Mrs. Gra-
ham closed the meeting 'with
prayer. r r•
TEIVIPERAIiiCE GROUPS
IN DECEMBER MEET
.' '.`The` e•De+cembere meeting --•of e-the-
W.C.T.U, was -held at the Salvation
Army Citadel with a very good
attendance. The president, Mrs.
Gr aham, presided and Mrs. Joseph
been for the good of the people of
Goderich," the mayor said.
He noted that the police force'
had been operated by the Town
for the past year -and he felt that
the council ,had been justified in
changing from 'Ontario Provincial.
Police operation to its own set-up.
"We=v'e had': some complimentary
remarks- about our force and I'd
like to commend council. for its
Moe' ' in' ' establishing _. auk - ..own
police force," he said.
He noted also that the co-oper-
ation• of the staff at ToWn Hall had
been excellent and commended
especially the work of Town Clerk -
Treasurer S. H. ,Blake.
The mayor concluded by ex-
pressing
xpressing the hope that there would
be equally good co-operation from
next •gear's, council.
GOD . " ICH, 0
4.LN OF:LOCAL PP PL '".
WENS S'EVERAL AWARDS
�•r-i1i:�Y�
The son of a Goderich native has
established a One scholastic record,
inning several bursaries and
seholaxships.
Robert Durnin, of Windsor, son
of ,the late E. W. Durnin, who at-
tended has
Collegigte_. Usti -
Aute, has beenawarded;, a .. $150
�-scholarship from Royal Jubilee
Chapter, IODE; for general pro-
fciency. A graduate of, Patterson
Collegiate in Windsor, he is at-
tending medical school at Queen's
;University, Kingston.
He has also won a $400 Domin-
ion -Provincial Bursary; a $400
bursary from the Atkinson Found-
ation; a $250 bursary from the
Leonard Foundation; . the first
Carter . Scholarship' of $100 far
Essex County and the Graybiell
Scholarship for $900 given by the g'j
The young student is a nephew
of Mrs. C. A. Whitely, Mrs. H. R.
Hall "and Miss L. E. Durnin, of
Goderieh; Mrs. A. P. McNabb, of
Clarkson and T. M. Durnin, of
• A large congregation ' was pre-
sent in North Street United Church
on Sunday evening when the choir
presented a cantata,, "While Shep-
herds Watched," under the direc-
tion of Mrs. J. A. Snider, organist
,and choir leader.
• The cantata opened with a pre-
lude and processional with Miss
Shirley Benjamin as soloist. •
A chorus selection' was followed
by a duet sung by Mrs. J. West-
brook and Mrs. N. W. Berger.
Following a chorus with tenor rec-
itative, Mrs. .K. L. Humphrey and
Mrs. C. Adams sang a duet and
Fred Moss sang a tenor solo.
The cantata continued with a -
chorus, tenor recitative, ladies'
chorus, and a lsadies' trio, sung by
Mrs. H. Woreell, Mrs. G. Wilkin
and Mrs. N. W. Berger. A soprano
recitatiVe 'arid- aria ,was suing by
Mrs. R. H. Ripley. -
Following a «chorus selection,. a
sok was sung by Miss Mary Lou
Mathieson, a quartette selection by
Dungannon. Mrs. N. W Berger, Mrs. K. L.
Humphrey, Carl Worsell and
George Buchanan, and a solo by
Harold Bettger.
A male chorus selection and a
finale by the entire choir conclud-
ed';the cantata.
Assisting in the accompan meen•t
were Miss Helen Pridham, piano;
Miss ' Eleanor Driver, violin, and
Dort Overholt, saxaphonie.
The ,cantata was the annual
Christmas presentation by the
choir and the -offering will be used
to purchase music for the group.
The church was decorated' in a
Christmas theme for the occasion.
'.1A.�-R.�I FROM. iii...+
TownCouncil, last Friday niglt't
received a letter from E E. Cran-''
ston stating that' be wished ; to ro•
-
Bsioganrd. front CrMaitloannlsaidC.etmaettefry;
various reasons, he felt
it—mould be
*possible to deivo.te was
tirne
needed.'- The letter was referred
to the committee, of the whole
council for consideration.. •
}w 1Ow 16, turas
In appreciation of our pleasant
relations during 1954 we extend to
everyone our wishes for a bountiful
Christmas and. a New. Year of good-,.
will and prosperity.
We hope to serve you during 1955.
May C ristmas ,ant + -
the New Year hold for you the blessinigs
of health, happiness and prosperity .. .
PHONE 220
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"SHOES OF DISTINCTION"
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SAY
Merry
C-hristmas
Flowers.
TO HELP YOU SAY MERRY :CHRISTMAS BETTER --
WE HAVE AN AMPLE SUPPLY OF BEAUTIFUL
ROSES, CARNATIONS, SNAPDRAGONS,' MUMS and
POMPONS. `
CHRISTMAS POT PLANTS AT VARIOUS PRICES.
GODERICH FLOWERS
The December meeting of the
Ladies' Leigon Auxiliary was a
busy one. A new member, Mrs.
Lea Cadman, was initiated by the
president, Mrs. E. Carroll. An-
nual reports were given by the
officers and conveners of the dif-
ferent committees giving an over-
all picture of what a busy year
the.Auxiliary has had.
The veterans in hospital and sick
members.werewell taken care of
by the gifts convener, Mrs. M.
Adam. She has sent 32 birthday
.parcels to the veterans, 11 fruit
baskets to sick members and 40
parcels to members in the armed
forces.
Donation of $25 was given to the
veterans in the Huron Pavilion of
Westminster Hospital; $25 to the
Christmas Seal Fund; $100 for the
Christmas Cheer Fund of the Can-
adian Legion, and $500 to the
boiler -fund of the Canadian Legion.
Election of officers was held.
-Phe -vast president, Mrs., R..Need-
hanr --presided The following is -
the slate of officers elected: Presi-
dent, Evelyn Carroll; first vice-
president, Ann Anderson; second
.vice-president, Joyce Belt; treas-
urer, Isabel Kneeshaw; recording
secretary, Rose Hill; corresponding
secretary, Norma Knigtswell; serg-
eants -at -arms, .Evelyn Chambers
and Norma Loiselle;• assistants,
Margaret Young and Fay Shear -
down; executive officers, Margaret
Adam, Alice Anstay -and Dorothy
Barker; auditors, Mrs. N. Miller
and -Mrs. William Doak.
A joint installation of the Of-
ficers of the Ladies' Auxiliary and
the Canadian Legion will be co
ducted some time in ,January,
the respeotive Zone Command rs,
Mrs. B. Hall, of Blyth, and J. D.
Thorndike, of Clinton.
The business part of the meet-
ing was then closed with the re-
tiring of the colors, after which a
Christmas party was held with ex-
change of gifts. Lunch was serv-
ed with Mrs. E. Chambers as
convener:
Absent-minded Professor (going
around in a revolving door) .•-
"Bless me! I can't remember whe-
ther I was going in or coming
out."
A 'capacity audience was pre-
sent for the annual Christman eon -
cert presented last Friday night
by .pupils' of Victoria Street United
Church Sunday School.
The Sunday School Superintend-
ent,` Charles Breckow, was chair-
man.
Those ,giving recitations were
Paul Johnston, Buddy Sampson,
Linda Fisher, Glenda Carr, Patsy
Bissett, • Allison Ryan, Catherine
Welsh, .loris; Adams, Diane Hous-
ton, Gerald Linfield, Larry Scrim-
-geo w-Do'n--Riehl-, Everettellarton,
Garry Clayton, • Jimmy • Willis,
Dennis Fowler, Barrie Prouse,.
Ronald Horton, Teddy Barker Ron-
ald Goddard, Wayne Bissett.
Vocal solos were sung by Shirley
Fowler, Lois Stan'bury" and Bever-
ley Hoy. A harmonica solo was
played by Stephen Argyle.
Playing piari'o solos were Shirley
McCullough, Sherrill Carr and
.Dennis McCarty. Readings were
given by Catherine Barbour and
Beverley Hoy. '
Choruses were l; sting bythe be -
"'inners' class and gtheprimary
ry
class.
Presenting duets were • Ronald
and Everett. Horton. Dianne Ne-
ville and Sherrill Carr, Shirley and
Dennis Fowler.
Taking part in quartettes were
Sheila Scrrm,geour, Dianne Neville,
Shirley Fowler and Sherrill Carr;
Beverley Hoy, Syrvia Powell, Helen
Moore and Sherrill Carr.
Plays' presented -were "Bringing
Up Santa,•' "When Uncle Comes to
Visit," "The Operation" and "Be:
neath His Star." A Christmas tree
presented by Mr. and Mrs. West-
lake was decorated for the ocras-
iion. At the conclusion' of thre cur;`
cert, Santa appeared and distribut-
ed treats to all the children,
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May the Season's ,friendly cheer,
Fill your heart with :abounding joy
To last throughout the coming NewYear.
Audrey. and Trey Ormandy
May your Holiday season
be cn i, 11 - 1 ;,:frit the blessings
that belong to Christmas.
May the true:spirit of
Christmas riivell in your home
anc.in your heart throughout. the year.
EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT—
PAUL CROSS AND HIS ORCHESTRA •
EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT IS SQUARE DANCE NIGHT
with CLARENCE PETRIE and the NIGHT HAWKS.
Make your table reservations now for the New Year's
Eve Party and Dance.
PHONE 675 or 419
Advance tickets are on sale at the Pavilion.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MID -NIGHT DANCE, SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 26.
The Pavilion is available for afternoon and evening rentals.
The management caters to luncheons, banquets, wedding
receptions, etc. Phone 675 or 419.
THE STAFF AND MANAGEMENT EXTENDS SEASON'S GREETINGS TOVERYONE
AT -" TELEPHONE
THE A' - 1150.
TOP SCREEN FARE IJN ` AIR-CONDITIONED .COMFORT
Now--Thurs., Fri. and Sat.
David Niven, Peggy Cummins and Herbert Lam
Ealing Studios presents a Mielaael Bacon comedy that defies
convention --against the timeless beauty of the Italian
scene. New, and unusual!
PHONE
41
Now—Thurs., Fri. and Tat.
William Elliott, Marie Windsor and Welter Brennan
The story of an ambitious man—of a six-gun showdown blazing
on the adventurous trail.
James Stewart, Gradif-Keli r and Wendell ' orey
Produced and directed by :Alfred Hitchcock, the unique story o
a bed -ridden intellectual • who does some crime -sleuthing.
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"SHOWDOWN'
Jomyour DOMINI
Tap the Cris 0� 'STORE
P col d of a December night, add two generous parts of
snow, stir in air so clear it tinkles.
" Into a, generous heart, mix the wonder of a little girl, the sparkle of a
Young boy's glance, the love of parents, and
Add the lightest touch of a reindeer's hooves, a s ri�Y"gently before the chimney side
Set the mixture to rise in the warmth of a dream of P g of holly, a scent of fir.
good will to men. It will
be almost ready to serve wheh it bubbles with warmth and
d feeling.
Bedeck with the light of a star set In the East, garnish with shining
balls of gold, silver and red. Serve to the tune of an ancient carol in the mlddlQ
of the family table.
This recipe is sufficient for all the men and women
a Merry
you will ever meet
With best wishes for
ry Christmas,
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Mon., Tues. and Wed..
Richard Corii'e, Linda Christian and Mauritz Swartz
A princess by birth enslaved by love presents a panorama o
passions and violence ,as Ba,I$ylon .falls in flames.
I:N ••ThcHNICOLO.R
oridniiBarhara Lawrence and Brett King--
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