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IS Tim Acton Free Press Wednesday Dec First Christmas carol subject of Yule stamps Branch 197 news The Nativity story with a truly Canadian flavor la the subject erf this year Cans Christmas stamps three new stamps Issued In 10- and denominations are based on the first Canadian Christmas carol Jesous Although the carol was originally written In the Huron language by Father Jean de Brebeuf both English and French adaptations are well known All three languages are used on the stamps making them the first trilingual ones Issued by the Canada Post Office More than million stamps of this issue were printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company Ottawa Christmas is a religious celebration to be enjoyed by all but it is particularly a time for children and I think the designs chosen this year evoke the wonder and excitement that children experience at this timeof the year said Postmaster General JeanJacques Blab Soon after disease and warfare decimated the Huron nation a few of the halfstarved survivors straggled into Quebec bringing with them word of Canada first Christmas carol Father Brebeuf J a missionary had composed the carol sometime around Brebeuf arrived in New France in hoping to bring salvation to the Indians After roving with the Montagnais for five months he departed for the Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe region home of the Huron Confederacy His work was difficult Only complex political negotiations convinced the Hurons to take him on the gruelling voyage in their Later when plagues ravaged the natives some threatened to kill and his colleagues suspecting that they had created the diseased through witchcraft The Iroquois hereditary enemies of the Hurons captured Brebeuf in 1649 and put him to death The new found faith of the converts no doubt consoled throughout these trials In 1642 he noted with pleasure that The Indians havea particular devotion for the night that was enlightened by the birth of the Son of God Even those who were at a distance of more than two days Journey met at a given place to sing hymns in honor of the new born Child One or the hymns was Brebeuf own J in CHRISTMAS PHI Babe was found A ragged robe of rabbit skin enwrapped His beauty round And as the hunter braves drew nigh The angel song rang loud and high Jesus your King etc The earliest moon or winter time is not so round and fair As was the ring of glory on While Chiefs from for before Him knelt With gifts of fox and beaver pelt Jesus your King etc O children or the forest free sons of The Holy Child of earth and heav Is born today for you Come kneel before the radiant Boy Who brings you beauty peace and joy Jesus your King etc Ronald G White of Stroud artist and illustrator of children books has used North American Indian motifs to create a fanciful and reverent setting for the Nativity story On the 10 cent stamp the three hunter braves fallow the star to the lodge where the Infant Is found The 12 cent stamp shows the angelic choir In the subtle and radiant glow of the northern lights In the night sky The 2S cent stamp depicts the Christ Child surrounded by the ring of glory blessing the Chiefs from far and their gifts Board after Wintario re lotion of the carol Is reproduced below in the moon of winter time when all the bird had fled That Mighty Man sent angel choirs instead Before their light the grew And wan ring I heard the hymn Jesus your is bora Jesus Is born In Excels Glorui Within a lodge of broken bark the tender Halton Board of Education would like a piece of the Win pie Thursday trustees sup ported a call by the Simcoe Board of Education that Win tarlo money be made avail able for library and general purpose room additions at schools Superintendent of Business Permits issued Building permits for Acton Tor November totalled 22 900 Two residential permits were issued for repair ad or alteration totalled at One permit tor a swimming pool was issued for 000 and one institutional permit for A permit was Issued for demol MANY HAZARDS There no place like home for the holidays and there no place like home for Christmas fire hazards Keep that tree butt immersed in water check those strings of lights for frayed insulation and possible short circuits As this quiet reflects Christmas peace may all its true Management Staff G ALEC JOHNSTON LTD REALTOR a note of cheer Christmas to yon and hose yon love HILLS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Pnieter FRONTIER FLORIST GARDEN CENTRE LTD R FLORAL DESIGNS FOR ALL OCCASIONS WE CARRY A LARGE SELECTION OF CHfllSTMAS PLANTS POINSETTIAS CYCLAMEN AZALEAS MIXED PLANTERS CHRISTMAS AND CEMETERY WREATHS TROPICAL AND FLOWERING PLANTS SPECIALISTS IN PERSONALIZED ARRANGEMENTS FRESH SILK AND DRIED FLOWERS 3 Experienced Designers To Serve You my In Qumth Acton MBtt 8222361 hope Christmas will be carpeted ill joys of season to wall thanks for your patronage PHASE NOTE To allow our staff to have an extended Christmas and New Year s we will be CLOSED Saturday December at 00 m until Tuesday January 3 at 8 a m DON CHARLIE VERN and ANNE MAIM ST NORTHACTON and Finance Bruce from Wintario for a tax sup- said If the province agreed port system that Wintario money could be used for school upgrading The board agreed with there would be no grant funds Trustee Don Long who noted available but Ministry of the board be Education approval would limiting itself in any way still be needed when it comes to grant sup- Trustee Bert said it port by going after Wintario was a useless exercise funds Wc have everything Irving to set financial support to gain and nothing to lose Presentation A dinner and presentation together at Acton curling club Thur Mario Venditti the town marked the departure of planner was chairman As he clerk administrator Doug received best wishes for his Pritchard from the future In British Columbia Hills staff About 30 Mr was presented clllors and staff members with a set of binoculars and a gathered for the informal get pocket calculator By Harry Norton Last Saturday when the power was off things were Suite around Acton Santa laus decided to slip into the Legion for a rest What a surprise Someone had leaked the news and over 100 excited children were waiting for him As always old Saint Nick came through and every child got a present A number of Comrades also resting at the Branch pitched in to entertain and feed all the children A hearty thanks to Santa and all his helpers We have been advised that Comrade G Traversy CD the Service Officer of the Provincial Command will be at Branch No George town during the week of Jan Officer please advise the Branch Service Officer Vic Patrick at 8534000 no later than Dec At press time team points In the League were as follows Command Records Legion A Alton Mclsaac Construction- 77 Station Hotel Halton Firemen B 68 Firemen- A 67 Club67 Seven Us 60 and Die Livestock killed The town paid out for livestock killed by dogs Monday night Gardhouse R R Milton received Tor a registered ewe and John Brown RR 2 Acton for two geese two chickens and two sheep killed and two more injured A Merry Christmas to Everybody and drive care fully on those slippery roads There no time quite like Christmas for remembering all the friends we cherish and for wishing them all DAN KOCIUK JOHN BUGALA and STAFF HALTON HILLS COLLISION In tune with our holiday wishes lor you an our warm thanks and deep appreciation ROYAL CAFE 10 MILL ST E ACTON We re wishing you all the pleasures of an old fashioned Yule complete with long lasting peace and joy Robt S J Steen A Staff r HOLIDAY CLOSING Acton Hydro Electric Commission OFFICER closed CHRISTMAS From Friday Dec 23 12 Noon until Wednesday Dec 28 am ALSO NEW YEARS From Friday Dec 30 12 Noon until Tuesday Jan 3rd 9 am For Emergencies Christmas and New Years Phone We take pride in our many satisfied customers and want to express our appreciation for their continuing trust and confidence HOLIDAY HOURS Service Department Clo8ed6pm Friday December 23 until Tuesday December 27 at 8 a m CLOSED December 30 until Tuesday January 3 at a m Gas Bar CLOSED Saturday December 24 until Tuesday December 27 at a m CLOSED Saturday December 31 until Monday January2at6a m Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from DICK JAKE DANNY MARK Shortills Chalet Service Centre Comer Churchill Road and Hwy 7 Acton Town of Halton Hills Recreation Department SPECIAL CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL ARENA December 23 Public Skating Noon Hour December 1977 Public Skating Noon Hour December Shinny Hockey 1130pm December Public Skating Noon Hour December 1B77 Shinny Hockey Q 11 30pm Parents Tots 1 3 Friday December 30 1977 Public Skating Noon Hour 2 Monday January Public Skating Noon Hour GORDON MEMORIAL ARENA December Shinny Hockey 9 30am 1130am Parents Tots 130pm December Public Skating 15pm December Public Skating December 1977 Shinny Hockey December Public Skating December 30 Shinny Hockey 9 11 Mam Parents Tots December31 Public Skating 2 Monday January 2 Shinny Hockey 30am 11 30am ACTON ARENA Friday 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