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« = Pt re 8 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- CHRISTMAS EDITION 1973 re x 2 Br nt May seasonal joys warm your heart, To all ... thanks. los time to be merry and bright . . . and to thank our many good friends for your valued patronage, loyalty, good will, confidence and support. MURRAY BURNFIELD ~ | Plumbing and Heating Biblical Group of Domestic Animals Present at the Stable in Bethlehem Scientists have establish- ed that domestication of animals first began in the Holy Land several thousand years before the birth of Christ. The ox, ass, camel and sheep are known as the bib- lical quartet of animals be- cause of their frequent mention tier ghoes the Old and New Testaments. All of these were probably Eb SRN REY ANIMAL FROM ISRAELI Bisricar Zoo, the Persian onager present in the stable when Christ was born. Oxen, when mentioned in the Bible, may refer to bul- locks, bulls, cows, heifers or calves, all of which belong to the Bovidae family. The bullock was the young male ox; bulls were male cattle; heifers were young female cows; the ox was a castrated male bovine. The ox, whose name is SERRA is a.rare breed of wild ass, which, it is believed, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Photo MICHA BAR AM synonymous with physical strength, probably origin- ated in Asia and appears to have'heen the first domesti- cated animal owned by families in the Holy Land. He was used for heavy farm work. Even the poorest fam- ily owned at least one ox. The word "cattle" orig- inally meant "possessions" in Hebrew and included flocks of sheep, goats and other herded animals. The Donkey, A Family Favorite The donkey, or ass, was the most valuable animal to the biblical family, and also the most economical, since he ate only a quarter as much barley as a horse. The most menial of 'ani- mals, he was famous for his stanriha and sure-footed- ness. Humble as his status was, he would bear the cam- eleey on his back, and lead the fong, Hately strings of camels across the desert. Even yor families, like Joseph's of Nazareth, could afford one donkey, which they trimmed with blue beads and red wool to show their pride of owner- ship. This simple beast was (Continued on page 9.) Ag carolers sing their Happy Christmas songs, we add our voices to wish you good cheer Blessings of the Christmas Season. With our sincere gratitude to all. PORT PERRY SHOE SALES and REPAIRS Skate Sharpening | bells fill the air with music, and every home is kindled with the warmth of good cheer. May you and your family enjoy PEEING The sounds of Santa's sleigh- all the blessings of this happy holiday season. Heartfelt thanks for your trust and support. We greatly enjoy the privilege of serving you. FLAMINGO PASTRIES LTD