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THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE. - FRIDAY, -DECEMBER 24, 1948 i "PAGE EIGHT, Columbus School, trials and tribulations, to be with us-in- joy and in sorrow. He loves us in spite of our sins and holds said, "that" teams #re shot 46 piéees [thing 'would be a return to-the old from drink." . He was asked by |bars. Judge Clement to get some of his Christmas Week Junior Players Church Groups, Mark Christmas MARY M. DYER i Correspondent Columbus, Dec. 22, -- The Box Social sponsored by the Rink com- mittee was successful, proceeds being over $100, There was a splendid program and we understand we have some enteriaining Salut. 1) our own village in the persons Ol og and Dusty Miklas. All reported a real good time. There was a good attendance at the Church service on Sunday morning. The Christmas story was told, interspersed with the carols. "0 Come all Ye Faithful" was sung by the choir as a processional. A lovely Christmas solo was sung by Mrs. T. Scott and the choir sang) one anthem. Next Sunday will be a Christmas service with the sub- ject, "What did you get for Christ- mas?" The Sunday School held their annual meeting on Monday of last week and the officers elected are as follows: Hon. Supt, Mr. Dyer; Supts., Mr. Powell, Ray Scott, Wal- ter Beath; Sec. Neil Smith; Ass. Sec, Ronald Flett; Treas, Nor- man Scott; Asst. Treas, Vernon Powell; Travelling ' Library,' Lois Heddon; Asst. Helen Powell; "Lib rarian, Gerald Scott; Asst. Helen Powell; M. & M. Sec, Mrs. Rat- cliffe; Temperance, Donald Smith; Music, Mrs. Ratcliffe ard Elaine Scott; Grading Officers, - Neil Smith, Ronald Flett; Lantern Opp. Glenn Smith; Assts., D. Smith and V. Powell; Cradle Roll Supt. Mrs. George Scott; Rep. Official Board, Mr. Purves. Teachers: Primary, Grace Scott, Asst, M. Dyer; Jr. Boys, Ray Scott, Asst, W. Beath; Jr. Girls, Mrs, Powell, Asst, Mrs, N. Scott; Int. Boys, M. Groat, Asst, Mrs. Flett; Int. Girls, Mrs. Grass, Asst., Lois Heddon; Sr Girls, Mrs. Gardiner, Assts., Mrs. Naylor and Mrs. R. Hancock; Sr. Boys, Mr. Norman Scott. The Home and School December meeting was held in the school with the president, Mrs. J. L. Mil- ler, presiding. During the business period it was decided to donate $50.00 to buy books for the school library, and also to provide lights and ornaments for the Christ- mas tree, The members are donat- ing candy and oranges for the children's Christmas treat. The membership of the H & S has doubled since its inception 18 .months ago. Christmas carols were sung in unison after which Joan Evans played two solos, "Summer Night" and her own interpretation of "Twelfth Rag." Mrs. Miller sang | two songs, "In an Old Fashioned Town" and "Coming Home" follow- ed by two tap dance numbers by Joan Evans. The accompanist was Mrs. G. Evans. Refreshments were served by the committee, Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Webber. The next i will be Janua 11, 1949. Be Women's Association held their December meeting at the home of Mrs. George Wilson. Mrs. Naylor, president, in the chair, the meeting opened with a Christmas Carol. The Scripture reading was given by Mrs. H. McCulloch. "Les- son Thoughts" were read by Mrs. DD Dyer and Mrs. Lambert gave the Prayer. The Worship period 'clos- ed with a hymn. : During the business there were very generous donations voted to the "Save the OChildren's Fund, the M. & M. and the "Veterans of the Cross." The W. A. report & very successful year. Mr. Gardner pres- ided for the election of officers and the slate for 1949 is as follows: Hon. President, Mrs. C. Naylor; Mrs. Ray Scott; 1st Vice, M. Dyer; ond Vice, Mrs. E. Powell; Sec. Mrs. Holiday; Asst. Sec., Mrs. G. Hayes; Events Held By Courtice Groups MRS. B. OKE . Correspondent Courtice, December No. 8 School Christmas concert which was held in ¢ Courtice Church on Monday night was a de- cided success and much credit is due the teachers and children who have spent much time in prepara- tion. Rev. F. Yardley very ably acted as chairman and did a good Job. Following is the program which was presented: Greeting Song, Seniors; Recita- tion, "Crippled Dolly, Barbara Tur- ner; Greeting from Juniors; Play, "The Day After Christmas" Scene (1) Intermediates; Piano Solo, Myrna Peterson: Play, "The Day After Christmas" Scene (2); Violin Solo, Gordon Barber; Dance by Juniors; Play, "Painting the Chair" Intermediates; Vocal duet, Tilley Bros, ;"You 'Are My Sunshine" 5 A Intsrmbdistes; "Little Min- ," Juniors; Christmas Chorus, Intermediates; Sailor Drill, Senior; Play, "Who Stole the Pie?" Inter- mediates; Vocs' Solo, Allan Tilley; Principal Winter's Remarks; Song, Christmas Chimes, Seniors; Play, "Mother Goose's Children," Juniors; Action Song, Intermediates; Chair- man's Remarks; Play. Child Psy- chology," Seniors; Vocal Duet, Til- ley Bros; Tableau, "Christmas Wishes," Seniors; Welcome for Santa Claus by Tilley Bros. Santa Claus did come, well load- ed with gifts, thus bringing to a close another pleasant evening for & large crowd in attendance, The regular meeting of Courtice W.A. was held on Friday at 8 p.m. in the church. The meeting opened with President Nora MacKenzie in the chair. A poem "Oh, ' Bethle- hemi" was read by the presid 24 -- The out to us the promise of eternal life. Y =, let this story be told in every home und remember. when you open your Christmas presents that God gave to you the dearest gift of qll, your Saviour." As a fit- ting close to this fine topic, Mrs. O. Tooley read the Scripture les- son from Luke 2, 1-19. . .. A CONSIDER' BOUTES Ottawa, Dec. 24--(CP) -- The provinices are considering possible routes for the Trans-Canada high- way and preparing proposals gn construction standards and simile ar matters, Resources MacKinnon said Thursday. The minister said he had been in touch with provincial ministers con- cerned since the Dominion-Provin- cial highway conference concluded a two-day meeting here earlier this month, i 1 Drinking Beer? Hespeler, Dec. 24--(CP)--Charges that junior hockey players were be- ing served r in Hespeler bever- age rooms , that hockey teams are "shot to pieces with drink" were of her, enlivened by a sug- gestion of Judge EF'W. Clement, « member of the 'commission, that a | return to open; bar. sale was the answer to the problem. Ald."A, C. Roos, one of several council of meeting with the commission, said that although he does not frequent beer parlors himself, he has bgen told that junior hockey players were being served injthem. He said that a"boy cannot legally play junior hockey -over 20 years of age. ; hi have told me," he "Hockey men : Wik 1 PEACE ow EARTH : - We hope that we have made this Christtiias a more happy, joyous occasion" for:you and yours. Our goal has ever been to serve you In everything we (can, and we. now wish to ex- tend you our best wishes for a Merry, Merry Christmas! MacDUFF and KIVELL .i GENERALS MERCHANTS BROOKLIN, ONTARIO Prayer was offered by Mrs. . Adams. Mrs. H. Scorgie gave = interesting report showing $410 as bazaar proceeds and also a report on the progress of the W.A. Baza- ars since 1936, with a steady in- crease year by year. Both sick committees were instructed to look Bier the shut-ins of the commun- y. A Christmas party for the W.A. is to be held at the home of the President on Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 8 pm. Goodly donations were made to the W.M.S, MM. fund, Church treasury and Building Fund. All fruits and vegetables left over from Bazaar are to be sent to the Children's shelter. A motion was passed to supply requirements for filling bags for Sunday School Children for the Christmas tree. The 1948 executive will look af- ter beth program and refreshments for January meeting. Carols were sung and the Topic was' given by Nora MacKenzie "In Bethlehem," and "Have you seen the Star and Healy the Song." "It may be that we are too bus doing the 101 things that need id be done hefore Christmas," said the speaker, "to stop and think of the real reason for keeping Christ- mas. There is the sewing to do. the pies and cake to bake, the chick- ens, turkeys and geese to get ready for the oven, the house to - clean and shopping to do. Yes, the moth- ers are the king-pins in every home erc the succes; of the family Christmas usually depends upon hér untiring efforts. Ye: as we listen to the story of Christmas as told in the Scriptures the wonder and the glory of it, makes us realize that that we have yet another ob- ligation to fulfill.' As Christian women it is our privilege to teach our children that the greatest gift of all time was given to mankind when Jesus was born in a manger. In Him every child and every adult has a friend like no other. He stands ready to see us through GES. ¥ PEN 4 4 cheerfully offered in our Christmas i greeting to you. 'Mercantile Department Store "THE STORE WITH THE LOG FRONT" informants into the witness box to swear out accusations but replied that his information was confi- dential. The judge commented that it was his belief the beverage room situation would be serious for sev-+ eral generations and that the best WILD WEST Yellow Grass, Sask.8-(CP)--When a bull elk was spotted running aeross a farm here three hunters pursued it at 40 miles an hour by truck. They lassoed it and turned it over to the game warden. 2 Ba Tits SAR W. DAVIDSON, MAYOR Town of 'Whitby EEEEEEREEEEEER ER EREEEERER Good. (Cheer al Christmas We wish you one and all the best and happiest Christmas ever. W. F. MIFFLIN & SON BARBERS On the occasion of this festive season when the Spirit of Goodwill is all about us . . . it is a real pleasure to extend to all my fellow citizens Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year .. . In Whitby we have many rea- sons to be grateful and sincere- ° ly hope that Divine Providence will continue to guide us in the development of this fine community. A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year Christmas means splendor to everyone. Its brightly lighted trees, shopping for presents, singing carols, children hanging stockings, gaily decorated shops and windows, midnight mass . . . these and countless others that make a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! WHITBY DAIR . DUNDAS ST. WHITBY "All the "pleasant | thoughts a gift can } hag .. Gu bring . 7. all the happy Peihis," foo "=i. are Treas, Mrs. Murison; Asst., Treas., Mrs. Hislop; Pianist, Mrs. W. Scott; Asst, 'M. Dyer; Manse Comm, Mrs. Naylor, Mrs. McCul- loch and Mrs. Lambert; Visiting Comm., Mrs. Heddon, Mrs. White- oke, Mrs. Lambert, and Mrs. Gim- | blett; Press Sec, M, Dyer; Rep. to Official Board, Mrs. Naylor. Mrs. W. Scott gave an instru- mental and Mrs. Grosse a very interesting reading on the Christ- mas Carols. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction after which lunch was served by the committee and a social hour spent. Congratulaticy's to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beath on the birth of a baby brother for Wayne. Holiday Guests In Zion District MRS. RUSSELL STAINTON ! Correspondent Zion, Dec. 23--Mr. and Mrs. Tom Currie, Toronto, were week-end guests of Mr. -and Mrs. Robert Killen, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Cam- eron #nd Joyce were Sunday sup- per ts of Mr. and Mrs, Percy Flintdff, Maple Grove. Mr. Hans Gussberger, Jr., visited at A. Ey- man's, Whitby. Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Glaspel ain Mrs. F. B. Glaspél, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Scott and family, Oshawa; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Glaspel and family, Tyrone; Mr. and Mrs. Alex McMaster and family at a Christ- mas party. on Wednesday night. Mr. Henry DeMille is spending the Christmas holidays with his brother's family, Mr. and Mrs. Tom DeMille, Oshawa. Mrs. Wes Cam- eron and Mrs. Russell Perkins were in Toronto on Wednesday. The Christmas tree and concert had a full house attendance on Tuesday night. Mr. DeMille and the school children are 'to be congratulated on a good program well given. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Law, Whitby, were visitors at Russell Perkins' on Mon- day. Mrs. Maitland, Oshawa, was a Sunday visitor at Leonard Balls. Mr, and Mrs, Eldridge Nelson and Roy, Millbrooke, were Sunday visit- ors of Mr. R. W. Ball and Miss « Dora Ball. : . MEDIEVAL DISH +. A popular Christmas dish in. Me« A England was ;, TORSt- ; & with the plumage replaced attes Ry oe . 'e entertained his family, 117 DUNDAS ST. W. Many thanks for your valued patronage in the past year. May we have the pleasure of serving you again in 1949 BOWMAN TAXI WHI TBY BROCK : ST. WISHES . and patrons who have * wishes to you and MacCARL HARDWARE --To all of our friends helped make our year so pleasant--our best yours for a merry Christmas . . . a heal- thy, happy, prosper- ous New Year . ..and a sincere hope that we may again enjoy your kind patronage during the coming year. WHITBY May the coming 'New Year bestow upon you good health, happiness and friendship -- the most important pos- sessions in life that money alone can't buy! TELEPHONE 333 Christmas Greetings Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Our sincere wishes ring out everywhere for a joyous Holi- day season. : . Mi. HICKS JEWELLER WHITBY de a We cherish the thought of the fine associations that have been ours. .. and take this means of expressing our heartfelt appreciation for your friendship. SHEPHARDS | MEAT MARKET Season and the - New Year bring you all the good things of life in rich abundance. "ZC GORDON OSBORNE TY REAL ESTATE -- INSURANCE F 109 DUNDAS STREET WEST [pe wom msc AL eg A I TY |