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Christmas
Story
Contest
Th ere
By Andy Eskerod
Grade 7, Wingham Public School
"Tonight is Christmas Eve," sang young Wilbert
joyously.
"Go to sleep," mumbled his sister. But Wilbert didn't
want to go to sleep. In fact he had been awake for the
past half hour thinking about Christmas. He was just
bursting — he couldn't wait. But you will have to un-
derstand that Wilbert is only six. He just turned six last
week, if my memory serves me right. Anyway he was
in the swing of opening presents and he couldn't wait
until the next day.
Across town another small boy was thinking the
exact same thing, but he wouldn't dare ask for half the
things Wilbert was wishing for.' You see, this boy,
David; was four and a half and his daddy didn't make
very much money. David knew his father worked in a
department store running the elevator. Sometimes he
would take his son with him to the store and he enjoyed
very much looking as all the toys, but he knew he would
not be receiving any from this store at least -- they
were all above twenty dollars.
He was quite content, however, just to look at them
and admire them because he knew, even at his age,
that the meaning of Christmas was not to receive gifts
but to be happy, and he and his small family were very
happy.
He too understood that it was December twenty -
fourth but it would be just lik• -•slay to him —;
the same old routine — ezeCptbIth4y was taking
him to see Santa Claus, the realsiNeS a Claus! Tide
he had looked forward to for w still now the day
was here. He too was very ex in a different
way from Wilbert because for„-,setS0Aboy , out off the
few things that made his ChristMaafiappy, Santa Claus
was on the top of his list. Hehed heaetteo much about
him from his parents but now he could,: :•:• him for him-
self. He and his father got all Melt*
to walk to the store.
It was a cold day but it wasn't stso ,
six blocks to the store but they die tJIfiid. They en-
joyed listening to the snow cru :underfoot, the
wind sighing lazily. Finally theyerifvell..it was a large
building but old and soon would 4y...0o be torn down
and the father would have to filida00ther job, but until
then he wasn't worried. He was 174,ftneenough money
to keep his family going and getting,: a bit extra in tips
this time of year. But he had been welting late trying
to make just enough motley to get L04 youpgster some-
thing he would really like for Christmas, the youngster
who was very eager to get inside.
His father gave a quick chuckle as he looked down at
the child, jumping around to keep, warm and pleading
repeatedly, "Can we go in now? Please, Daddy.” So
they entered and his father told hitie•there he could
fmd Santa Claus and told him he wOuld be right along.
on and set off
It was a good
t
Deiore. ile was
-Hevora w�nderfully floppy bat with a !Mow -white
WOW e endwhlch jiggled when he ia4hed,
great red soft Welded his
'wonderful white ermine en
top.of his boots. And to top it all
with a golden int441_ was sthwg
AndWitherj:tres thee,‘*:, Santa's knee telling
hmi what 1Wrea Y•yOnted4,)1,bitzat soon as Santa saw
the fascinatedboy staring at him, he whispered some- .
thing to Wilbert and he slidrif, Santa then proceeded to
inform David that it was his turn.
"Me?" he asked hesitantly. -
"Yes, you," said the giant, lifting the child to his
knee.
Gee whiz, thought David. Santa Clanwants to talk
to me!
' "And what would you like for Christmas?" the deep
voice inquired: 'fast then David's father appeared. In
with that .)
a 'mints and the
.a shiny black belt
Omit his midsection. -
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"Yes he has b�enve
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mustwelt, 0•4? babies believe in Santa -
face and was *WOO: "He really believes
Wilbert, proud
04e: his: own knout faattint:10,.._..19):1101W4!:
he -
knew father was the department St,ore pan ,
He knew that his father was also the ateretnana'
Again, be was proud of his self knowledge.
But who do rip think was more fortunate? ,•
Wilbert in all his superior' knowledge and toys, or
•David, Who get -to see Santa Claus and feel the real,
meaning of ,Chrintmas? 'of
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Wishing you thick slices of
merrithent and a souffle of
happy memories, served with
our thanks and appreciation.
The Management and Staff
Maitland Restaurant
and Tavern
siNgoifit etootIngs to the people of
tileInghoin on d surrounding mom
UCW elects officers
GORRIE — Mrs. Alex
Taylor and Mrs. A. L.
Stephens conducted the wor-
ship period when the Gorrie
United Church Women met
for their Christmas meeting.
An impressive candle
lighting ceremony was held
and familiar carols were
sung.
Mrs. Taylor explained the
country of origin of the
carols which were sung and
Mrs. Robert Strong sang a
solo 'The Huron Carol',
which is. Canadian in origin.
Mrs. Sheldon Mann acted as
pianist.
The business period was
conducted by the president,
Mrs. Strong. Mrs. Lloyd
Jacques gave the financial
report, showing gratifying
returns from the fowl supper
and bazaar.
The highlight of the
evening was the installation
of officers for 1981. Mrs.
Bruce Robertson presented
the report of the nominating
committee, and the past
president, Mrs. Bill Nay,
installed the new officers.
The officers for 1981 are:
Mrs. Bill Nay, past
president; Mrs. Robert
Strong, president; Mrs.
Robert Harper, first vice
president; Mrs. Wesley Ball,
second vice president; Mrs.
Robert Gibson,recording
secretary; Mrs, Melville
Dennis, corresponding and
press secretary.
Members ,servin,g on the
Christmas party
GOftRIE • — The Gerrie
United Church -.,Stmday
School- Christmas party was
held in the .Sunday School
room on Wednesday
evening, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m.
with about 4Oattending.
Mrs. Melville Greig
showed two films, `The First'
Christmas' and 'Clem the
Clumsy Camel'.
The children sang 'Christ
for Me' and 'Joy Bells',
accompanied on the piano by
Kendra Robertson.
'Happy Birthday' was
sung to Valerie Brewer and
Jason Dickert, who were
seven and six years old that
day, and also Happy Birth-
daY'. te4eAW, •
Mrs. James Sclief ter
accompanied on the ante -
harp while they Sang Away
In A Manger',,,`O Christmas
Treeand ft
Guiles, Were played " and
refrestintints and treats
enjoyed, under this a4Pan-
vision of Mrs. Robert -Har-
per, the superintendent and.
the teachers, Mrs. James
Schefter, Mrs. William
Price, Mrs. Dennis
Mrs. 'Wesley Ball and Susan
Mann and Margaret Thorn-
ton. •
various 'cOmmittees are:
church in Seeley, Mrs. Alex..
Taylor and • Mrs. A. L.
Stephens; supply and
welfare, Mrt;Sheidon Mann,.
Mrs. Ronald Mann, Mrs.
Robert-Elschner. and Mrs.
Harold Ilyndman;com-
munity friendship, Mrs.
Harold . Robinson, Mrs.
Robert Hastie, Mrs. IrVing
Toner, Mrs:. Bill Nay, Mrs.
Wayne.Stewart; stewardship
and finance, Mrs. Lloyd
Jacques (treasurer), Mrs, •
Allan Hynd.man, and Mrs.
Ronald Marin;
World Ouqeach, Margaret,
Dane and Mrs. Melville,
Dennis; clu4stian develop-
ment, Mrs.- Raymond
Gowdy, Mrs. Melville Greig,
and Mrs.- Clifton Coulter;
representing the board 'of
stewards:: . Mrs. Robert
Strong; ,manse committee,
Mrs. Norman- Fairies, Mrs.
Lionel Johnston, Mrs.
Robert Hnstie and -Mrs. ,
James Wylie; •
Cater-inc.,' Wis.:, 1.1titne
Mann, Mrg. 'Robert Gibson,
Mrs: Alin Grainger,. Mrs.
Lionel Johnston, and Mrs. '
James Schefter; memorial
fund, Mrs. ,Lloyd Jacqiies;
nominating, Mrs. Jack
Ferguson and ,Mrs. ,William
Behrns; • -
Auditrirs, :Mrs. Allan
Hyddinan, . Mrs. -Ronald
Mann,; unit leaders for unit
'one, Mrs. Norman Fairies;
for unit two, Mrs. Alexander
Taylor; unit three, Mrs.
Gerald Galbraith; unit four,
Mrs. George 'brown; unit
five, Mrs. Melville Greig.
May all our friends
and neighbors savor
the quiet contentrnent
of Christmas spent
with those they love.
Best Wishes in the New Year
In 1 make
McMaster Insurance Agency
your one for the road.
Ariettriedirar
McMaster Insurance Agencies
Wingharn, Ont. 327 Josephine St
SHOES
Gorrie WI buys
new street signs
GORRIE — On Dec. 17 the
Gorrie Women's Institute
andguests enjoyed a
delici?us buffet pot' luck,.
linicheort at , noon in the
Gorrie Town Hall. - •
The ladies repeated the,
'Institute Grace', ledby Mrs.
Alex Graham before par-
taking of the many varied
dishes provided by the
members.
Following the dinner Mrs.
Graham chaired a short
business meeting, opening
with the Ode and the Collect.
As the roll call was called
each memberintroduced her
guest or guests, and gave a
thought, on Christmas.
The treasurer; Mrs.
Robert Gibson, reported on
the most successful catering
project done -when the In-
stitute providd the, Christ
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s evening. T ex ;
itor, the !Wtonetnt
geereatiOn Beard.
She spoke also of -the new
%Ohtmg......,,,,..demenensmatiftlettlitetBatattiattemedr
street signs which the In-
stitute had purchased and
which installation by 'the
Towniiiin, Works Depart-
ment was much appreciated.
The tree lights, owned by the
Institute, provided a bright
decoration,in the village.
A program of Christmas
carols, led by Mrs. Alvin
Mundell and Mrs. Jack
Ferguson with Mrs. Wilbur
Hogg at the piano, were
enjoyed and guests and
members each received a
gift from -the lighted Christ-
mas tree.
Grcit rrie
Sunday visitois with Mr.
and 'Mrs. Edgar Dane were
Mrs. M. Taylor and Mr. and
P&s,,. Ivan Dane, also Mr.
and Kevin Stuart and
'11$••Fhe
s•firat,
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kERRY
Irtristmas-
e that* you for your •
patronage and hope you will
be surrounded: by good fortune
through thii fesOve season:
ROSS ANDERSON:
itgrawar. and ow*
BELGRAVE ONTARIO
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We're thankful for your patronagand
we hope you'll continue to rely on us!
Staff and Management
'at
FROSTY QUEEN
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. . . nay Peace dwell within
your hearts bringing bduntiful
joy to you and yours this most
beautiful of seasons . . .- Christmas.
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change is our warm wish to you...
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Thanks to all for
Your Warm Friendship and Patronage... Merry Christmas
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