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SMILES LIKE THESE WILL ABOUND CHRISTMAS MORNING THIS HAPPY little girl is Monica Jean, the seven- month-old daughter. of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Webb, Ajax. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Webb, Locust Hill, and of Mrs. Sid- ney Wonnacott, Pickering. Monica is the great-grand- daughter of Mrs. Theodore Annan, Pickering. CHILD GUIDANCE Practice-Speaking Aloud -- Kids Stuttering Problem By GARRY C. MYERS, Ph.D. An increasing number of chil- dren and youths have been writing me of their personal problems. I answer them per- sonally as well and as kindly as I am able. But I never di- vulge their names or addresses, nor even. print their letters if they so request. Always I wish I could talk to them and re- assure them of my sincere in- terest in them as persons. Also I wish I could talk to the mem- bers of their family and explain how they may be helpful. In my letters I do try hon- estly to encourage them not to be ashamed of their problems, but to be proud that they have the courage to face it and to re- solye. to find a solution, Just to one in whom they be- lieve, explaining the problem, frankly and objectively, could be a long step toward victory. SCHOOL DIFFICULTY A girl, 13, writes hoping I t help her overcome stut- g. She says that while she has trouble speaking anywhere, it bothers her most in school. reply 'was-about. this: Privately, you might ask your teacher to let you give her a sign when you feel un- le to speak, so she won't call on you then; or a different sign when you feel most able and eager to talk in class. Also, you might help yourself a great deal reading aloud all alone ten minutes a day; also by singing alone or with others. I wish I might talk with you. Perhaps you would not stutter then, or I might not notice it if you did. You might-not be- lieve it, but some persons are very attractive when they stut- ter a bit and just go on talk- ing. I wish I might talk with a few of your classmates, with your parents and your teacher. I believe I could show them how they might be able to make you feel more calm and com- fortable when you speak. Don't expect rapid gains all at once. Be happy with slight t. It DAVID JEFFERY is the one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Harkin, Ravine road. He is the grandson of Mr, and Mrs. Stephen Harkin and Mr. and Mrs. George Kory,.. all of Oshawa, His great-grandfather is Mr. Charles Burns, North Bay. --Photos by Aldsworth UNITS, GROUPS AUXILIARIES LEND-A-HAND CLUB The Lend-A-Hand club held its Christmas party in Simcoe Hall with a pot-luck supper. The president, Sister Ann Holt, and vice-president, Sister Lucel- lie Gibbs, welcomed the sisters and guests. The tables were decorated with Christmas baskets and centred with a Christmas cake made by Sister Ann 'Holt. Gifts were exchanged and gifts were and gradual improv I would be nice if you would write me of your progress. If, after a month or so, you don't feel you are improving, seek the help of a speech specialist or speech clinic. However, I have faith that you are going to cure yourself. Q. When I request my daugh- ter, seven, to do a little errand, such as bringing me a book from my bedroom, she goes off and returns much later to ask me what it.is I wanted. A. After you make such a re- quest or command, ask this girl to repeat what you asked or told her to do before she leaves you. SOCIAL NOTICE RECEPTION Mr and Mrs. A. E. Grass, Columbus, will be happy to receive their friends and neigh- bors in the Piccadilly Room of the Hotel Genosha, Oshawa, on Sunday, December 27, 1964, from 2.00 to 4.00 p.m. and 7.00 to 9.30 p.m. on the occasion of i) d to the guests, Sister Vera Wirshing, NG of Rebekah Lodge No. 3, Oshawa, and Sister Louella Smith, VG of No. 3, also greetings were sent to Sister Voilet Pearce, past assembly secretary, who was' ill in Lind- say hospital. The business session was held with nominations for officers for 1965 as follows: president, Sister Lucellie Gibbs; vice-presi- dent, Sister Lena Harper; sec- retary, Sister Amelia Weeks; treasurer, Sister Evelyn Fickes. It was announced that shut-in members would be remembered before Christmas. Bingo was played followed by tea and Christmag cake, which was cut by two rter mem- bers, Sister Mable Disney and Sister Idella Spencer. Another charter member, Sister Edith Evans, was also present. These sisters were members 37 years ago. The president wished all a joyous holiday. It was an- nounced that on January 5, it would be necessary to bring a small box lunch. Art Gallery Party Children's Delight The annual children's Christ- mas party at the Art Gallery of Toronto for members' chil- dren; takes place this year on Wednesday, December 30, from 4.00 to 6.00 p.m., (tickets are already sold out). About 450 children will gather round the two giant Christmas trees in the Gallery's Sculpture Court under clusters of balloons to sing Christmas carols and songs led by a choir of school- children. The magician, John .Giord- maine, arrives at 4.30 p.m., and for half an 'hour, before clowns lead a procession of children through the galleries to tea, Mr. Giordmaine will perform his tricks to an astounded audience. : Children from the Art Gal- lery's painting classes, .under the direction of James William- son, have made decorative banners which will add color to the Sculpture Court from December 17, to January 3. "The decorations" Mr. Wil- liamson says "have been in- spired by the heraldic banners and coats of arms of mediaeval days with some influence from the current exhibition at the Gallery; Post Painterly Abstrac- tion, which has many of the same qualities'. The 30 or so banners have been a project of Mr. William- son's painting class of 11 to 13- year-old children. THE OSHAWA TIMES, Tuesday, December 22, 1964 15 Legends of Christmas Giving Blossom Around The Globe Most of us will be spending a "Merry Christmas" this holi- day seuson, but for some it will be a "Joyeux Noel," or a "Froehliche Weihnachten." Many Canadians -- students, servicemen, government em- ployees and their families--will be celebrating Christmas in a foreign country. "In many nations gift-giving has been a Yuletide tradition ever since the first Christmas, but Santa Claus doesn't stop in every country. Canadians living in Germany will receive their gifts from Kriss Kringle, a young girl wearing a golden crown and carrying a tiny Christmas tree. In Denmark the elf, Jule-nis- sen, is the bearer of holiday gifts. Throughout the year he lives in the attic to keep a sharp eye on the household, and on Christmas Eve dinner is never served until the Nisse has been treated to a bowl of rice and milk in his attic home. GIFTS FROM THE STARS Gifts come from the stars in Poland and the angels in Hun- gary, and in Syria children wait for the Gentle Camel, Legend says that the youngest camel carrying the Wise Men to Beth- lehem lay exhausted from the long journey, and children brought water and wheat to re- vive him. Ever since the camel travels over the desert each Christmas with gifts for the young. Even in Russia the Iron Cur- tain has not shut out old tradi- tions of Yuletide giving. The Russian gift-giver is an old woman named Baboushka who misdirected the Wise Men in their journey on the first Christ- mas. Now Baboushka travels thiough the country during the holiday season knocking at every door with her staff. She enters each home to hold a candle close by the faces of sleeping children. After placing a toy under the child's pillow, she rushes away on her un- ending search for the Christ Child. For Canadians living abroad the best season' greetings still come from home, and you can be certain that your gift will arrive on time no matter what the Yuletide custom. A gift of flowers is the one Christmas package that can go around the globe without the risk of ship- ping loss or the red tape of cus- toms regulations. eNO NEW LARGER _ LOCATION 10% KING ST, WEST Phone 725-0444 OPEN FRIDAY NIGHT THE HOLLY AND THE IVY Holly grows in nearly all countries, and is a Christmas floral tradition around the world. Jn an ancient Christmas carol, holly and ivy vied for the place of honor in the home. The holly,won the contest, and it is said that whoever is first to bring holly. into the house during the Yuletide will rule the home for the following year. The flower of Nativity, the poinsettia, came to this country from Mexico and has become a favorite symbol of the season in Canada and the United States. Roses are always popu- lar as an international holiday flower. An old legend of the Christms Rose tells of a group of peasants driven far into the forest where they had no Christ- mas preparations for the chil- dren. During the night, the entire forest took on a whitish glow and by morning the ground was covered with red roses. FOR THE LIGHT OF YOUR LIFE eee.the Tensor Princess, a little jewel of a lamp that combines diamond-white, glare-free iHumin- ation with decorator styling. Portable, personal, versatile, the Princess produces a light of sun- like brilliance. 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