Wingham Advance-Times, 1978-12-20, Page 5CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS—The Grade 4 class of Turnberry
Central School described in their skit how some cif our
Christmas customs originated during the school Christmas
concert .Monday evening. Here they are decorati the
Christmas tree, an' old German custom.
Holiday Hours
‘Sait. Decembcrd Ol119 p.m.
Sun., becember 24 Noon - 6 p.m.
CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY
Tues., December 26 Noon 6 p.m.
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Holiday atmosphere prevails
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BELMORE—The library room • The rate of inflation in Ghana
amazed the audience. The price
of eggs has risen from $1.40 a
dozen to '$6:00 a dozen, meat is
$8.50 per pound and bread $4.00 a
loaf. All this has taken place
within the last two years. ;:..;
The women do their laundry n.
the <riy!er using homemade s
• Miss Colwell • found the . -
very hospitable and was given
• preferential treatment. She felt
.verysafe as a traveller and was
always treated as a guest. -
Ghana is rich in natural
resources such as gold and
bauxite and is the chief exporter
of cocoa. In an operation called
"Feed Yourself",backyard
gardening is being encouraged
but the usual cultivator is a short -
handled hoe.
Mrs. David Eadie thanked the
speaker for sharing her ex-
periences with everyone present.
Caroline Mulvey commented
on the Belmore II 4-H girls'
exhibit; "Passport to Good
Health". She referred to
Canada's Food Guide as a trusty
aid in providing a balanced diet.
Sandra Merkley pointed to the
various foods set up in their at-
tractive exhibit. Caroline
reminded those present that in
order to be trim and fit, exercise
and rest are also I important
factors of general good health.
Mrs. Brian Deyell and Mrs.
George Merkley were leaders of
of the Community Centre took on
a seasonal atmosphere with the
flicker of wood burning in the
fireplace and_the Christmas tree
all aglow. It was "Family Night"
for the members of the Belmore
Women's. Institute.. .
.,: Mrs,.Dop Eadie Mwelcored
everyone. and introduced. the
guest speaker, Miss. Betty
Colwell of Holyrood. Miss Colwell
spent the past two years in •
Ghana, West Africa where she -
taught Home Economics with
CUSO, Canadian University
Students Overseas. At present,
she is attending Western
University, London, majoring in
English.
As Miss Colwell observed her
students teach, 'she found they,
were model teachers before their'
own students but `the girls- had
difficulty coming up ;.with new
ideas of their own.
As Santa jingles your way
bringing all the
treasures of the holiday,
we join him in wishing
you a host of bright
Christmas memories to
shine through this
merry, merry season.
4 4
HODGINS
BUUDALL
ASSOCIATE STORE
'HAv], :`'4 aa, -orated
tree, throe poitsiettiae, ii Atli-
ft4 candle and flower arrange-
melt fid an .ever, peal wreath
adorned `4yitb cones and Min"
settia petals added an atmos-
phere of Chriatmms to the White
Gift Service Web was observed
in Knox 'United Church on Sun
day. George Procter, Sunday
Sehopl superintendent, gave the
call to worship.. •
The junior choir; comliosed of
Sunday School members, led in
1Wthe singing of Christmas hyxiins.
The'scripture related the story
of "The Wise Men". As Rev.
Roberts read, he questioned the
choir members concerning the
value or use of gold, frankincense
(an oil for anointing a king or
queen) and myrrh (an embalm-
ing substance). •
George Procter gave a brief
report on Sinta of Bali, Indonesia,
who is the adopted child sup-
ported by our monetary contribu-
tions on White Gift Sunday; The
sum of $228 is required to assist in
sustaining Sinta, his family and
community projects, which will
ensure healthier lives, home
improvements, pure water
conditions and better vocational
education for the community
near Sinta's home.
The speaker stated that
balanced diet programs need
attention. There is a protein de-
ficiency as rice is one of the chief
foods. Donations to this cause
were collected in two white
baskets by Robert Gordon and
Andrew Walsh.
Rev. Roberts spoke to the
juniors concerning the reasons
for giving gifts. The main ones
were: to buy a favor, ack-
nowledge someone or something
as Jesus; symbolically as the
gold, frankincense and myrrh or
to share in .a celebration or
joyous occasion.
He then questioned, • ".Why
White Gifts"? Them
the Belmore II club. The girls of
Club I were unable to be present
dur to other commitments. Mrs.
Hank Bos expressed appreciation
to the leaders for giving their
time, talent and leadership to the
girls and presented them with
tokens of appreciation.
Of special enjoyment were the
Mari -Bel Singers who shared
their talent, with Mrs. Carl
Douglas directing and Miss
Evelyn Dickson accompanying
at .the piano.
President Mrs. Stan Hays
opened the meeting in the ac -
cu owed -SWI manner and ex-
p essed appreciation for the good
rnout. She reminded the
members that,. since the January
meeting will' be withdrawn, the
next meeting Will be° held in the
library room on Wednesday,
February 14,, . at 2:30 p.m. with
s. Elmer Jeffray the con -
v, ner.
Frankie Bondi, son of Mr. and
s. Sam Bondi, was among 40
ildren who won second prize in
coloring contest sponsored by
PL London. The prize is a half-
hour flight aboard a jetliner out
of London. Frankie will enjoy his
ride on Wednesday, December
27, at 7 p.m.
reached was, we sh from our
abundance because we care
about, others. Everything in the
world depends on sharing and
caring by spreading the good
news of the gospel to all.
•.MRS. JOE WALKER
Bluevale
The choir of Knox Presbyterian
Church presented a carol service
on Sunday evening. The Sunday
School pupils attended with their
teachers. Mrs. William Elston
read scripture, offered prayer
and conducted the service.
Celebrating Christmas in the
community hall on Saturday
were Mr. and Mrs. Wes Paulin
and their family: Mr. and Mrs.
Bruce Foxton, Kim, Karen and
Trudy of Wingham ; Mr. and Mrs.
Jim Garniss; Clint and.Sherida of
Brussels, Mrs. Doris Hoy and
Murray and Ron Irwin of Owen
Sound; Mr. and Mrs. Dale
Breckenridge, Mark and Jason,
RR 2, Bluevale; Mr. and Mrs.
Ron Snelling and Matthew of
Atwood; Mr. and Mrs. Danny
Dickison, Jamie and Angela,
Wroxeter; Mr. and Mrs. Bradley
Foxton, Kerry and Nicole of RR
2, Bluevale.
Merry Christmas to everyone
from your correspondent and
thank you for the news. Call with
Christmas guest lists to keep
Bluevale in the news.
Christmas setting for wedding
A Christmas setting of
hollyberries and poinsettias
adorned the church for the
marriage of Deborah Joanne
Stewart of Wingham, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Stewart of
Markdale, and Ian Roy Oakley,
son of Mrs. Audrey Millar of
Wroxeter, at seven o'clock
December 8.
The bride wore an ivory velour
gown with bell sleeves trimmed
with beige maribou fur. A veil
and a train of ivory lace com-
pleted her ensemble.
The matron of honor, Mrs. Ron
Jones of Wingham, wore a gown
Ua
of misty green velour trimmed
with beige maribou fur in a style
similar to the bridal gown. The
bride carried a cascade of red
and cream roses, tiny
hollyberries and baby's breath.
The matron of honor carried a
basket of red and cream rosettes,
hollyberries and baby's breath.
She wore red and cream roses in
her hair.
The best man was William
Purdon of CFB Petawawa. The
groom and best man wore their
special service dress uniforms.
The bride's mother chose a
forest green polyester gown with
a cream corsage. The groom's
mother wore a green dress with a
yellow corsage. A dinner was
served in the Wroxeter United
Church following the ceremony
which was performed by Rev.
Wesley Ball. Robert Stewart,
brother of the bride, and Ronald
Jones, friend of the bride and
groom, were the ushers.
The bride's cousin, Miss
Margaret Hartley of Markdale,
sang two beautiful selections,
"The Wedding Prayer" prior to
the ceremony and "We've Only
Just Begun" while the register
was being signed.
For their honeymoon, the bride
chose a black two-piece suit with
a matching shawl. The happy
couple will return to their home
at 22 13 Line Road, Pembroke,
after Christmas.
may glorious Light of
Christmashdogyou, and those
you lu►e, enduring Hope and
Happiness. To ail, special thanks.
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LAIDLAW APPLIANCE SALES AND s R /c
Ray and Anne
Winghani .
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God bless us,
every,one ..
and especially you. 'Our
thanks fo one and all.
BA TESO.N'S
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105 Count our Very;
warm «;,ashes .for a
holiday without measure, among
your gifts this Christmas.
Thanks for being our friend.
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