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The spirit of Christmas Present, played by Chad McCarthy, is about to take Jennifer
Watt as Scrooge to Bob Cratchet's house to witness the poor man's Christmas celebra-
tions. The play, presented on Dec. 18, was part of Huron Centennial Public School's
Christmas events. (James Friel photo)
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We wish you
the best of
gifts - peace
on earth, good
will toward men!
Thanks for your
kindness and
loyalty, and for
making our first
year at the Albion
an enjoyable one.
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Remembering Christmas past
By Doris Mater
Christmas memories are what our editor
Shelley McPhee called for this week and
many of our good friends took the time to
write theirs down or tell me themselves of
other years in other places.
Talking with Edith and Morgan Smith, I
heard of their departure from Australia in
1951. It was the custom there for people to
cook their festive meal on Christmas Eve
and they have it picnic style on the beach the
big day.
The Smiths actually were on board ship
that year, headed for England from where
the Brigadier was to make a tour of the
medical centres of the European Stations
and the British medical corps.
The Orion was a pretty luxurious ship with
swimming pools for both first and second
class passengers. Santa Claus appeared at
the farewell fancy dress party in a wine
coloured bath robe, but dinner was
traditional except for the cranberries, which
were missing. The Holly berries were pink
not red. The menu would surely have
satisfied Henry VIII with its eight courses.
• Young Gerald Smith aged 10, had more
fun than anybody, even being allowed to
Hold the wheel as they sailed right around
the isle of Capri. But the big thrill for hire
was going into the bar, out of hours ,of
course, to see what that out of bounds for
minors was like.
There were slot machines, and pulling the
lever, he and his pal got two quarters.
Back went the money into play and
imagine two small boys and a jampacked
jackpot. Merry Christmas indeed.
Jessie Blair on the .other hand recalls
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After adjournment 'a Social Hour will be
held at the home of Doris Hunter the Club's
Life Member. Please attend and bring a new
member.
Christmas in Boston, U.S.A. She flew from
Toronto with her daughter Ethel, to New
York where Brenda, her youngest child, was
a nurse and the three of them drove to
Boston where Helen and Colonel Dave
Battye were holding the family party. Jessie
was struck by the willow trees en route
which were sprayed with silver, creating a
very sparkling effect. They were staying in
a suburb of Boston, Westford and the
Garden Club of town had organized a Mex-
ican Styled pilgrimage to the town creche.
Each home had flattened the snow banks
by the road, to place brown paper bags, with
the top edges folded out and down in which a
good layer of sand supported a long burning
lighted candle, luminaires they are called.
The effect was quite magical., as people
joined each other in the street singing carols
and merging with those from other blocks to
proceed to the manger, a lovely lovely
experience.
My husband and I spent one Christmas in
England with our family as both sons-in-law
were there that year. The church bells were
a delight peeling forth for the midnight
service. and yes the turkeys hang in the
butcher's windows, just as Scrooge said, but
not the great birds we buy here. Just as well,
since the small oven in the curate's abode
could never have held such a fowl. As it was
we had to wrap the bird well in aluminum
foil and squeeze the creature into the oven
as best we could. There was super, super
curnberland sauce for the pudding, and
callers from the church all day long with
More gifts of sweets for our grandchildren.
One of our family traditions, was a huge
pinata in the shape of a bird. I had to take
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From:
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Bayfield
one of course, and we created a sensation at
Malton airport. One small boy came up to
see the bird patted him and then gave it a
kiss. The steward said it could go first class
if it didn't require food. It ended its days at a
Christmas party the church held each year
for the church boys' club and the Deaconess
told them it had flown across the Atlantic
just for them.
Really music was the most exciting part
of the season. We went to Chester to hear a
great massed choir from all the area. We
were dashed to find that tickets were needed
and no more available.
Handicapped people are too proud to ask
for special treatment, but I couldn't bear to
have my blind husband miss that concert.
Screwing up my courage, I waved his white
cane at an official and said, we have come
from Canada for this concert, is there no
way we could attend. He disappeared but
when he returned he had a warm grin on his
face as he said, "Come this way, you may sit
on the wall."
My husband thought it was wonderful, for
the cry used to be, "The weakest to the
wall," in troubled times. Exquisite is the
only word for the music that night.
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The whole community is saddened to hear
of Marion Murray's continued illness: She
had to return to hospital after a short stay at
home and has since been taken to London.
Lions' Turkey Bingo
By Doris Hunter
It's almost here, and our village of smiling
citizens, has even happier faces as we greet
this wonderful season. The Lions had their
annual Turkey Bingo on December 10 and
Bayfield's best were at the. Community
Centre around 150 strong, counting the Lions
whose beaming faces kept the show rolling.
John Siertsema was caller for the first
part of the evening and Councillor Lloyd
Huffman sounded the numbers for the last
part of the evening.
They had a push cart with hot coffee,
circulating among the tables and Harry
Baker and John Lindsey were selling instant
slot machine cards for a further chance to
win something. Great fun, if you missed it,
make a note to go next year.
Winners at the Lions turkey bingo includ-
ed Ethel Warden of Bayfield who won the
$48 share the wealth game. Margaret Gale
and Phil Boulay also took home winnings
when they split the $47 share the wealth
game. Lloyd Lostellof RR 3, Kippen won $47
in the third share the wealth round.
Dawn Gerger and Madelan Mcllwain
each won $10 and four othet• winners, Alice
Brandon, Jeannette Huffman, Jackie
Thompson and Dawn Gerger split $89.
Other bingo winners were: Doris Schilbe,
RR 1, Bayfield; Jackie Thompson, RR 2,
Goderich; Walter Turner, Bayfield; Maude
Weston, Bayfield; Edith Jamieson,
Bayfield; Evelyn Francis, Bayfield; Joan
Merner, Bayfield; Lorraine Fisher,
Bayfield; Pearl Hutchings, Bayfield; John
Paul Rau, RR 2, Zurich; Donelda Sturgeon,
Bayfield; Elizabeth Grainger, Zurich; Terri
• Brandon, Bayfield; Karen Erb, Bayfield;
Lloyd Lostell, RR 3, Kippen. Audrey Payne
of Bayfield won the door prize.
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the bright tinkle of
Neigh bells signals the
arrival of our wish for
you ... May your
holidays resound with
more joy and
contentment than you
have ever known
before!
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To our valued customers
and friends, we wish you a
Merry Christmas
From all of ut at
BAYFIELD LUMBER
5(15-2990
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Highway 21 South
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CNEESE NOOK
in Bayfield (Your Corner Store)
Across from the Tank & Tummy
to all our
customers and friends from
Kay, Dorothy and Murray
HOLIDAY HOURS-.
Christmas Day -Dec. 25
OPEN 11 AM -4 PM
New Year's Day -Jan. 1
OPEN 11 AM -4 PM
The owner and
staff of the
THE VILLAGE MARKET
MAIN STREET BAYFIELD
would like to wish customers and friends a very Merry Christmas
and a happy and prosperous New Year, and to thank everyone for
your patronage during the past year.
We look forward to serving you for years to come. Thanks again,
Doug and Sharon,
Billy, Lori, Cori Sinnamon
ay you travel on the road
to holiday peace and happiness
... all throughout the year!
The Bayfield Garage would
like to wish A Merry
Christmas to all their
customers and friends.
BAYFIELD
GARAGE
HIGHWAY 21, BAYFIELD S65-2538
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