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PAGE SnCIME AAINSAEMN OMKfJE NAI ~RDV E.lt,15 Christmas Tree History From Forestry News consisted niostly of tufts of cot- Somehisorins tacetheton and strings of popcorn and Somehisorins rac th cranbernies. Other decorations ligh ted Christmas tree back toi1 were flowers, replicas af food- Martin Lutber, who iived from Istuffs, paper ornaments and the 1483 ta 1546. The story is that l ike. Such trimmings have long whcountriane ChristmastEe since been replaced by factory- counrysde ne CrismasEvemade, highly colored ornaments', under a brilliant starlit sky, his tinsel, strings of electric lights thoughts turned ta the nativity and various novelties. of the Christ Child. Luther wa The traditional use of ever- impressed with the beautyaof gentesdrn h hit the heavens and the wintry gentesdrn h hit landscape. He. observed tbe mas seasan provides a tinme wben ahl Canadians are brought snow-flecked evergreen trees int close contact with the frag- sparingin te monliht.Re-rance and freshness of the for- turning home, be reiated the est. Christmas Trees probably experience ta bis family and add more to mark the period attempted ta reproduce the of "peace on earth-good wi'l outdoor scene. To a small ever- oadmn th ny ter green tree be attacbed hghte-d rdutoth ilInorad candies ta simulate the refiec- po utof thritmsou dres have tions of the starlit heaven-the eotdoosCsetas tor ees ave heaven tbat iooked down aver pbecomeessn tiaeforeioprti Bethlehem on the first Christ- Iproe nt oei ak mas Eve. and on streets, in churches and inbusiness bouses. Christmas This would date the first wouild seem 'barren without lighted Christmas Tree prior to them. The spreading branches 1546. However, the use of can- serve most fittîngly, toa, as a dies apparently did not at onc(e deligbtful bîding place for San- become firmly established as ta Claus' presents for cbildren a decoration because mention Of and aduits. the Cbristmas Tree custom in The Christmas Tree is a sym- Strasbourg a century later does bai of a living Christmas spirit. flot refer ta lights. At first, ____________ ligbts on a tree were consider- ed ridiculous or "child's play". B A Until about 1700 the Christmas TFC"rflr'TT tree custom appears ta have been confined ta the Rhine Ri- W.M.S. met at the home of ver District. Ftrm 1700 oni, President, Mrs. Cecil Hill, on wben lights were accepted as Wednesday afternoon with 17 part of the decorations, the ladies, one gentleman and two Christmas tree was well on its children present. Opened by way ta becoming a tradition in singing- a Christmas hymn and Germany. During the American prayer. Roll cali "What Christ- Revolution the tradition of the mas means ta me" was weîî a.n- Christmas tree crassed the At- swered. 'Donations of knitted lantic with the Hessian soldiers. mitts and socks and warm cia- A description of Christmas fes- thing were recéived for a bale tivities at Fort Dearborn, Ill., in ta be sent ta Lansdowne House, 1804, mentions a Christmas tree. Nortbern Ontario. However, the practice did flot, Cards were signed ta be sent gain much beadway on this side ta shut-ins and our missionar- of the Atlantic until about the les for prayer. Committee ap- middle of the nineteenth cen- pointed ta pack Christmas box- tury when, after a year of con- es for shut-ins. Mrs. Glenn Lar- troversy and doubt, it became mer presented the siate of of- an estabhsbhed custamn in Cleve- ficers for 1959 wbich was ac- land, Ohio. cepted. Decided ta give $10 to Finland is credited with hav- the Cancer Fund in memory of ing accepted the custom about one of aur members, Mrs. Earl 1800, Denmark 1810, Sweden Dorreil. Devotional was con- 1820 and Norway about 1830. ducted by Rev. Philip Romeril From these Scandinavian coun- who based bis thoughts on Is- tries the customs spread to aiah's prophecy af "Himn that France and England about bringeth good tidings. At Chris- 1840. Records show that about tmas we celebrate the wisdom 35,000 Christmas Trees were ofa the coming of Christ ta the sold in Paris in 1890. World, and be offered prayer. At first, the trimmings, if any,1 The Missionary_ Christmas StiluirTime! to make your selection at Rickaby's "Big 20" from our large stock of Christmas gifts., English China - Spode - Royal Doulton Linens - Lace Table Cloths - Bridge Sels Fine qualily Wallets (Namne.or,,initiais in gold free), ..'and many dther lovely articles to choose from. Oaly 6 Days More! Corne in today and look aroi ~-: '~ï wm. 19 Scugog St. und. LIMITED flymn, "Fromn the Easte Mountqins" was sung. Mrs. Fr, Dayes presided for the f allai ing program: Mrs. Leith Bye read "Christmas in the Ho Land", Lorraine Dayes play a piano solo, "Silver Bellb Mrs. Glenn Larmer read Christmas Legend. "The Thr, Chests", and Mrs. Roy Tay] gave a reading "Joy ta t] World". After the customai thank-yous and closing exe cîses, refreshments were serv( by the group and a social ha] hour spent. Fahiowing are the officers iý 1959: President, Mrs. Ce( Hill; Vice President, Mrs. R( Taylor; Secretary, Mrs. Rus3 Mountjoy; Treasurer, Mrs. Sti art Dorrell; Christian Stewar( ship Secretary, Mrs. Gordc Strong; Citizenship, Mrs. Ca Wrigh1-t, Literature, Mrs. Jol- Carnaghan; Community Frien( ship, Mrs. J. A. Johnston; Su; ply, Mrs. Jas. Hehry:, Goc Cheer, Mrs. L. Byers; Missiai ary Monthly and World Frienc Mrs. Roy Taylor; Baby Bani Mrs. Lloyd Wright; Explorer Mrs. Richard Van Camp an Mrs. Butt; Mission Band, Mri F. Butt: Group Leaders, Mr P. Romeril, Mrs. E. Larme Mrs. Fred Dayes, assisted b Mrs. R. Larmer and Mrs. Gleil Larmer. Attendance was not as 1arg at the L.O.B.A. euchre pari Tuesday night. Just six table Winners were Mrs. Percy Va Camp and Osmonid Wright* Doc prize, Mrs. Fred Cowling. On Thursday night in th Parish Hall there were six tz en ,ed ýw- M. ALLIN MA 3 -5576 Fathers Pack Special Home and School Club Meeting Those who were promoting the special Fathers' Night meeting movies were shown every chair in the hall was taken. Part of theenter- of the Home & School Club at the Lions Centre, Dec. lOth. were vr- tainment included numbers by the vocal group of girls f rom ail publie joyed when droves of fathers flocked into the hall. When these photos schools in Bowmanville, led by Murdoch Beaton, director of music. were taken, a few front seats remained unf illed, but before the Centennial oly bles playing and a few otherstundhm wthte fo red present. Winners were Mrs. Ira furewdays. wihth o S,,; Argue, Mrs. Leighton. Mrs. Tom Mr. and Mrs. Jack Webb an a Hoidge, and Geo. Crozier. A boys, Cooksvilie, spent th ee table of articles left from the weekend and Mr. and Mrs. Mer or bazaar and some articles from ril Henry and famiiy, Bow àa the junior societies were solci. manville, spent Sunday wit try Dairy Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Henry. er- The anrifial meeting of Don- M.and r.M vy Ga ,ed land's Dairy and the Wallace 1 hamn visited her aunt, Mrs.E i-Marlow Company with their J. Skuce, Lindsay, Sunday. ror miik shippers took place on Mr. and Mrs. Ed Harris visit ci1 Wednesday, Dec. 10, in the Re- ed Mr. and Mrs. Creighton De oycreational Centre, Blackstock. vitt, Bowmanville, Sunday. 3îA most delicious turkey dinner Mr. and Mrs. Brgwnridgeo .-was served by the O.N.O. Club Georgetown, were S u n d a, d- which was much appreciated by guests of the Harold Martyns. 01everypne. After the dinner Mr. Your correspondent woulý ir Dave Bee, the chemist for the 11. Daryconducted 'a question like to take this opportunityo ld period in which he discussed the rots ofmeetingohaesentcmia [P problams with individual ship-reotofmtigec.ora od pers. He aiso showed a film on1 ocal news. Aiso thanks to thosi i11 senîtation which stressed t1he who have given their renewal èI necessity and care involved i or new subscriptions and wi id, keeping ahl utensils and equip- wl tliblasdt e *s, ment absoiutely dlean. Mr. 1. other renewals. A subscriptioc ad amiell anempoyé ofDon- 1to The Statesmàn makes a gooc Slarxd's, entertained very capablv _Christmas ________ rs. with bis piano accordiqn. Mr. r, Walter Cosburn, office manager L N by o theDairy, then took over L N A L inand with bis record player and ~U J loud speaker, directed the danc- Club 50 ladies held their an. ing. Everyone seemed to have nual Christmas party in tii tya joiiy good time. form cf a pot luck supper in thc Big-4 Guernsey Club~ school Tuesday nigrht, Dec.9 anI The Bi- ursyCu e After ail the members ani or-4Gurne'Cubme.their visitors had assembled on Wednesday, Dec. 10, in the'jand the tables were laden with heCommunity Hall, Blackstock 'luthxe goodies everyone forgci ea for their annual meeting and their "diets". dinner. Members, friends andi interested persans gatbered ta'i The committee in charge had hear reports, elect officers and carol singing and then we had -directors. At noon ail sat down 1aur regular meeting. Presideri to a dinner of golden Guernsey Mrs. Greta McLaggan conduct- milk, turkey and ail that goes ed the business and read the with it, including that too full Scripture. Mrs. Peggy Milîson after feeling. The enjoyable gave the devotional. Bills were programa consisted of readings, ordered paid. well priven, by Herbert Osborne As the election of afficer- Of Bowmanviile. Siides taken took placé last month Mrs. Me- an- his trip ta British Columbia Laggan thanked everyone foi ]ast April enroute ta the Cana- . their co-oiperation during the dian annual meeting were1 past two years and asked that shown by Joe Milligan of we do the same for aur nex: Bracebrîdge, a former member president, Mrs. Vaneyk. Mîs: of the Big-4 Club. Dignitaries present were: Bruce Hodgins, Canadian Secretary; Eari Shultz, Ontario Filidman Secretary; I'Y PG RP»~ Blake Sandford, Ontario Presi -_____________ dent. The regular meeting of Black- stock Young People's Union was beld Sunday morning, Dec. 14 i in the Sunday Schooi roomn. 1 Opened with a dedication ser- vice taken by Rev. P. Romeril. Worship wvas led by Bert Bow- ers, followed by secretary's re -______________ port and regula r business meet- wsats ewe ing. Arrangements were made 1hswsats ewe for a skating party ta be held of students. Group "A' Dec. l7th on Cadmus pond. were given portable typi 'This was followed by a gam,3. do their classwork; Gi Jack Swain and Dont Green used regular pens and pe were guests at the annuai Lions 1 Cub banquet in Bowmanvilli Monday night. Mr. Harold Swain visited Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Werry, Bow- manvile, Monday nigbt. Mr. and Mrs. Rager Dorrell and Martin, Ottawa, spent a fewI days with bais father, Mr. Earl Dorrell and brothers and fam- lies. Mrs. Milliard Failis Baden In addition to the spent Wednesday with Mr. and dctnavlusi Mrs. J. A. Johnston. euainlvlei Mrq. McDougald. St. Mar-7ýs, remnembered that in le spent three days Iast week with type, these students lear ber daughter, Mrs. Glenn Lar- the most practical skil]i mer and Glenn., skill that is neyer forgott Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Larmeri visited Mrs. James Larmer who 'celebrated ber 89th birth- day on Monday, and Miss Edna,' Sunday. Congratulations Mrs. Larme r. Mr. Alvin Blair, Oshawa. and'a y Mr. Leffv Archer, Dauphin, Man., visited Mr. arnd Mrq. W]- bert Archer. Wednes-daY. Mir. and Mrs. Kr'îth Johnston. Bellev:lle. came up .Siidiv and Mr. and Mrs. J. X. Johnston reé. aGrace Smith on behaîf of the members present thanked the 1out-gaing officers and welcam- ed the new ones. Contests and games were t.hen conducted and »prizes awarded. After the school 1had again been put in order everyone journeyed home hav- ing spent a very enjoyable ev ening. January meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Barrett with Mrs. Barrett and Mrs. Mary Penwarden as program corwvenors on January 13 at 8 p.m. The Home and Schooi Club held a very successful dance in the hall Saturday evening, December 6. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark and family, Toronto, spent the weekend with the Harper fam- lies. Mr. and Mrs. Orme Mîllcr with Mr. and Mrs. Manseil Wright, Bethany. Mr. Stanley Fletcher, Toron- ta, sppnt the weekend with bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Flet- cher. Miss Pat Timal. Mr. Pal Timr- aIl, Cshaw,%a: Misses Sandra Gibson and Margaret Theisbur- ger were Sunday supper guests af the Bakers. Miss Margaret Thiesburger and Miss Sandra Gibsoni werc Sunday supper guests at Mr. and Mrs. Gardon Baker. Mr. and Mrs. C. Penwarden and family were Sunday even- ing visitors at Mr. and Mrs. HaroIld Murphy. Margaret Thieshurger and Shirley Johnston were Mandav supper guests at Mr. and Mrs. R. Cameron. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Cameron, Tyrane, and Wade Penxvarden, were Sunday supper guests at Mr. andi Mrs. R. Camneron. Mr. Lnd Mrs. Earl Penwar- den and Anne, and Mrs. Lu-vI Penwarden xvere Sundav visit - ors at Mr. and Mrs. Mar1 KelletÉt's, Jan2ýtvilIe, Mrs. Luc " Penwarden remaining with hter two groupa ." students pewriters to Troup B )encils. learning to irned one of ls of ail-a Lten. daughter until Christmas. Dreaming is ail right as long Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibson as you keep wide awake doing and Carol, Toronto, and Mrs. it. Gordon Bentley, Ajax, were The music's outlandish-the Sunday visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Iyrics don't fit-it's crazy and R. Gibson. tuneless-but boy, what a hit! Lander Hardware 7 King St. E. This test was continued for two years. Complete records were kept of the quality and quantity of work done in each subject by each group. Phone MA 3-5774 In Composition, too, Group "~A" students did better. They wrote more, they wrote more clearly and concisely. 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