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The Acton Free Press Wed December Replace Partridge The Partridge In The Pear Tree is being replaced in pop ularity by Christmas cards with a religious motif 01 all the familiar and well loved images that adorn the new Christmas cards the favorite is one that recalls the Christ mas story with its message of hope Whether a card Is trated in the formal style of a Renaissance painter or with the simplicity of primitive modern art the manger In Bethlehem strikes a respon chord wherever It is seen Legends of the Christmas season from all over the world emerge from the themes drawn on Christmas cards Their beauty is en with vivid porary colorings and Bands concert gift to its fans We Wish You a Merry Christmas played heartily by the members of Acton Citizens Band and sung lustily by the audience of over 200 ended annual concert of he band held Sunday evening in the high school gym The band was in fine form and played a well balanced program which delighted the crowd Bandmaster George Elliott interesting introductions added to the enjoyment of the selections which included marches Christmas carols in special arrangements a medley of Gershwin tunes Ave Maria Victor Herbert Toyland and overtures written especially for band per forma nces The last part of the program was a Christmas and carol sheets had been distributed at the door Choir too Again this year the redcoated members of the band few talented friends sang impressively as a choir Jim Coles sang the bassoprofundo solo in the very enjoyable Boar Head Carol Their use of their voices as instruments proved their versatility As usual Chuck Wright look the baton for a of the pieces He is a regular player brought up the British brass band tradition Mr Wright Is leaving Acton this week to visit in England first and then proceeds to Switzerland where his business takes him for thecomlng year Mr Elliott announced the upcoming adult band classes and asked his band members who had first been introduced to instruments in these classes to stand The half dozen or so adults got a big round of applause Many of players graduated from junior band classes Mr Ellio also in troduccd Dovp Sale oboe player who is the leader of the high school band and explained how they cooperate and share young players Mystery music audible in the back corner of the gym was traced to its source Apparently the wire laid or the am plifitr picked up the nearest radio station The amplifying system was turned down to cut out the annoying competition from recorded music There s no admission charge for the and no collection Its tht bands Christmas gift to its funs and it was one of the much appreciated gifts of the holiday season Obituary Music director dies during concert Art Milliard music director of George Harvey secondary school Weston died on Friday as he conducted the school band in the last number the Christmas concert there Mr Hilliard has many friends in Acton and Georgetown he was bandmaster of Georgetown Citbens Band for several years and assisted Acton Citizens Band in preparing for three years He brought the George Harvey band up to play at Acton fall fair on two casions recently with the band marching in the parade playing the fairgrounds and then enjoying a social time with the Acton band in the Music Centre afterward Mr and Mrs Hilliard had been back to Acton for the band social evening about a month ago When Mr Milliard directed the Georgetown Citizens band they won firsts at the C E several times The council granted the band no money and unable to buy instruments or raise rental fees they were forced to dis band Acton Citizens Band receives a regular grant from the town assigned to them years ago by Acton council Mr and Acton bandmaster George Elliott got to know each other when some Acton players helped out in Georgetown for parades Then Mr without obligations in Georgetown agreed to come to Acton to work with the band occasion ally preparing them for competitions In those years the band placed second third and first at the Ex Competition He took the George Harvey school band to the Inter national Bond festival in Vienna a couple of years ago They placed first in playing but second in marching giving them an impressive second overall The school band had con returning to Acton fair this past fall but have enough players back from summer holidays in time to practise sufficiently Mr had heart trouble but had recovered and returned to his leaching position Long career Mr began his music as a In the Cobourg Kiltie Band During World War he played military bands and in Canadian army shows From to 1959 he played principal trombone with the Kingston Symphony Orchestra and Belleville Citi Band and was in the dance bands of Trump David son Mart Kenney Art Snider Williams Art Hallman the Queen City Dixieland group and several others He was business Irator of the Ontario Youth Music Camp and director of music for the Centennial Amy Show northern tour in 1967 In years or competing Kiwanls Music Festivals his pupils at George Harvey School won seven first place and 12 second and third place a words He leaves his wife Jeanette and son Robert He was years of age est wishes for old fashioned Christmas joys and thank you for the pleasure and privilege of serving you our valued friends MANAGEMENT AND STAFF Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Christmas wishes and perennial thanks to all our fine patrons and friends May joy brighten and fall your homes Merry Christmas Pearl Jack Caroline Nurseries a HOLY NIGHT Across the ages shines the wonder of a Holy Night May the true meaning of Christmas make your holiday bright Jon Hurst Electric ACTON A MERRY CHRISTMAS In the happy spirit of the holiday cheer that may wishes for a Merry to all our friends Nielsens Clothing MM the spirit of that first Christmas he with you and yours season MINUTE SHOPPERS DONT FORGET WE HAVE LAMPS PICTURES OCCASIONAL CHAIRS ORNAMENTS ETC omestea INTERIORS FURNITURE 8778777 in Guelphview Square Georgetown Corner 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