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Eden Mills Girl Guide news by Ann Cheaworth and Heard Last year the Guides always wanted to do crafts and we adapted most of our tests to making things that were relative to that subject and did badges at our meetings like Native Lore Artist and Seamstress to use this creative energy to ad vantage This year it is en tlrely different and craft sessions draw sighs from the older Guides though the younger Guides fortunately remain as enthusiastic as ever We recently spent two evenings making items for the Community Bazaar at which we had a very live table To our surprise the that really interest the girls so far this year have Been and camp ing emergency training and hostessing and believe it or not Knots Mark and Irene Hayward have kept the girls engrossed for several weeks with the intricacies of bow lines sheet bends clove hitches whipping etc and nobody wants to Bill Webb has been training an eager bunch how to think quickly if faced with any kind of accident or a power black out and how to avoid necessary trouble The Leaders Ann Chesworlh and Heard with Mrs Hay ward and Mr Webb enjoyed da egg rolls delicious cookies and cups of tea in the Board room at a lea party prepared and served by the hostess girls under the able direction of Diana Wallace Mr Webb was so impressed that afterwards he made the girls sit down while he waited table for them Everyone voted to present him with a special Hostess badge Tammy Clifford of the Violet Patrol and Sherry Kirlon of the Shamrock Patrol have been invested as Patrol Leaders and new Seconders include Tarrant Violet Michelle Heard Shamrock Ann Sen wartzenburg Holly and Kathy Van Canary Eden Miffs Christmas dinners enjoyed First seals Rockwood bowling Carneys Optimists 62 Guelphites Mustangs GO Five Plus One Country men The Happy Gang Kay Feeds 38 Four Corners 34 Men over 600 Sam 799 Danny Ted Jestin Sam Women over Alice Johnson 568 Nellie Stokman Sue Nightingale Ann Parkinson Cheryl Kuiper Flora Bruce 524 Mary Lush Mary Nightingale 517 Gerda Blrkholz Betty Red Val Samuel Results of games played Dec 7 pts Gordon John Kay Feeds pis John Polo Mary Lush Carneys pts Danny Bob Lilley Mustangs 2 pis Harve Re d Dave Lie land Roy Nigh tin ale Alice Johnston Guelphites Sam Law I Jim Cerniuk Five Plus One pts Mary Nightingale Betty 510 Four Corners pts Don McKerste5R5 Nellie Stokman Countrymen Peter Bosch Cheryl Kuiper The Happy Gang Glen Gray Joe Teres Optimists pts Ted Sam Dyno Tim Dales 541 Paul The annual Christmas Turkey Roll took place This a fun night for all involved Bowlers are attempting to beat their average for the previous games 12 nights The bowler to beat his average by the greatest margin wins a turkey Prizes for the others in order are ham Christmas cake cheese chocolates and mixed nuts By Mrs Wright The Eden Mills Presbyterian Church held their Christmas dinner following the morning ser vice Everyone enjoyed the turkey roast beef and all the trimmings followed by a good assortment of desserts Rev Sinclair asked the bless ing Many comments were heard about the large Christ mas tree beautifully decor and donated by Mr and Mrs Ted Barden Christmas meeting The Presbyterian Women Source of Song Among the well loved Christmas hymns is It Came Upon a Midnight Clear The words to this one were written by a Unitarian minister of Weston Mass named Ed mund Sears Time Just about a hundred years ago says the Book of Knowledge One melody of this hymn was composed by a Detroit journalist and editor another melody was adapted from an old British folk tune by a composer better known for his long string of light hearted operetta hits Th s was Sir Arthur Sullivan of the team of Gilbert and Sull held their Christmas meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs William McDonald with a good turnout The home was beautifully decorated Opening with a hymn and poem Mrs E called on Janette McDonald for the Scripture reading Minutes and treasurer reports of last meeting were given Pro ceeds from the recent tea table and bake sale were very encouraging Mrs Dorothy Blacklock read the fellowship of the least coin Mrs G Wright was In charge of the program which followed Mrs Nora McLean reading The Christmas Dawn Mrs G reading His Mother Mrs Kay Stevenson reading A Years Supply Mrs Wright reading Yes It Christmas Again Mrs Evelyn Barden reading How Mrs Santa Claus Saved Christmas Kalhy Van piano solo Mrs Montgomery gave several selections on the piano then Christmas carols were sung when Santa Claus arrived and gave out the gifts The mall box was opened and cards distributed Refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers and Mrs Sinclair cour tesy convener thanked the hostess for the use of her home and all those who helped to make it a happy evening Dinner The Friendly Seniors held their annual Christmas dinner in the Community Hall Wednesday evening at clock catered by Com Club members The dinner was all to desired and the girls deserve credit for the wonderful service The Seniors adjourned to their club room to finish the evening with cards and a friendly chat around the fire place with colorful logs burn and admiring the decorated Christmas tree donated by Mr and Mrs Wilson Guests were Mr and Mrs Day of The Presbyterian Women of Eden Mills Presbyterian Church election of officers for President Mrs Evelyn Barden 1st Vice President Mrs Masie Las by 2nd Vice President Mrs Georgle Wright secretary Mrs assistant Mrs Kay Stevenson treasurer Mrs Alma McDonald buy committee Mrs Bar den Mrs Locket Mrs A McDonald Mrs M Lasby Associate Mrs Wilma Gilbertson courtesy con veners Mrs Anna Wilson Mrs Helen Sinclair press Mrs Georgina Wright Slightly newer than the Christmas card is the Christmas seal The Christmas seal was originated by a postal clerk Holboell who ordered the first Christmas seals printed and sold at regular post offices in Denmark While stamping letters and Christmas cards in Copen the idea occurred to Acton Free Press Wed December him Why not have a special The movement for adopting stamp printed for the many the stamp in the United States tuberculosis sufferers who was greatly strengthened need hospital treatment The through the efforts of Miss first year more than four Emily of million stamps were sold Delaware yielding some Joy Hopp neti our wish for you J Merry And with Ihli w our Thonk You WINNER of the and District Lions Club mink stole was Ann of Eden Mills The stole was designed by Guelph Fashion Furs for the draw on December 15 Standing from left to right are Lion Glen Gray donor of the pelts Penny Rawding Lion s president Walter Swanston Ann Glen and Darren following are the winners of the turkeys for each team consecutive order from team one to team twelve Don Flora Bruce Danny Elmer Allan Cheryl Kuiper Alice Johnson Sam Lawlcr Tim Dales Doug Carney Marie Cimerman Gordon der and Linda Wilson Congratulations I JESSIE and TOM of the I ROCKWOOD I MILL END STORE I Wish all their customers and friends A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR Our Christmas that your shales blessed joy of he shepherds Garage ROCKWOOD Village of Garbage Collection HOLIDAYS Monday December 27 Friday December 31 Police Village of Rockwood Hydro Board of Trustees and Staff EXTEND Season s Greetings To the ELECTORS in ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP FOR YOUR SUPPORT ON DECEMBER 6th to Ad We couldn t ask for a belter audience Thanks for your support JOHN SALMON Country TV Centre SALES SERVICE Gary Brace Wayne Mayer Bob Bolton Gordon Bolton Floyd Meadows Eric Bryan Duby Denis Brace INSULATORS I ry joy filled momuil f 111 limtmas Sea n MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ROOT CENTRE 666 WOOLWICH ST GUELPH MAIN ST ROCKWOOD Lelight fills our hearts young and old alike on Christinas morn May the joy that illuminates your home remain with you all through the holiday SWANSTON FARM EQUIPMENT Rockwood hay jour Christmas be merry and bright as you kindle the fire of hospitality In your heart and home To our good friends warm holiday greetings and thanks DAN KOCIUK JOHN BUGALA and STAFF HALTON HILLS COLLISION VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR that brings Happiness Goodwill and Peace throughout the Year