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Family music food substance of English Yule An English Christmas in the for most middle class families limeof family I remember the honest 1 don but my mother does She was a small child of mixed Irish Scottish stock the middle child with in sister ind a brother Christmas started the Saturdjy Ik fort when children were taken to town for shopping no November panic for these sensible people Pennies had been saved from the weekly sixpenny allowance and a small parental con tnbution swelled the sticky palmclutched fortune was a store for such purposes being the and dime of England an American store made good Here purchases could be made for a few pennies pos howl for mother the handkerchief for daddv and big bo of mixed sweets or chocolate for brother for net These were smutted home under bed until wrapping time The Sunday before Christmas was children service at the old Church of EnfJind round the corner Gifts wire wrapped and given to the underprivileged In the afternoon a was put on for Sunday school by he girl guides Thin was no party or Father Christmas this wasn seemly for church but a children scire smite was enjoyed little ones could their The church wis all decorated and children wore their best By Christmas Eve my m Ihcr liked even better than Christmas Mother her sister helped with food preparation The cakes and hid been made weeks before the whole stirring the batters and making a wish would leave the bitter overnight if one member of the f mike important stir until then After all the vegetables hid been cut ind prepared last minutcshoppmgandcrrandsdone mother brother sat down to a small tea Then the tret This artificial tree handed down in the family was decorated with heirloom ornaments My grand mother had a fear of fire so mother never saw a real tree Supper followed with carols on the radio and then Gnndpa stockings were hung on bedposts He always complained later thty were pulled out of shape Bedlimewas7 Mother had i lough lime getting to sleep but loved lying ind in bed listening to the Salvation Army make the rounds singing carols When Christmas morning dawned the children wtren allowed to open their stockings until enough light showed in the room to see by must remember that rule The stock would sweets chocolate party favors and usually tiny china doll dressed in woolen dress or bonnet with the pence in the toe Children were allowed to eat the fruit but no sweets before breakfast This whole stocking could be purchased for the of a dollar The living room is locked until all children had completely of bicon siusage toast something my unele hid tantrums over finally the piece resistance came when the living room door was opened A roaring fire and the deconted tree with the presents Well mannered children sat quietly by the fire while father handed out presents of clothes dolls toys and the annual story book After the goodies children were expected to tidy up take their toys to the playroom and play peacefully till 11 o clock At this time the best party clothes were brought out something mother loved and scrubbed children were dressed for Grandmother house The whole family consisting of some members gathered at my GreatGrandparents home for a huge Christmas dinner My Grandmother usually contributed the vegetables aunts brought other dishes Mother still groans at the thought of the food they ate the turkey ham and pork the celery and the pies puddings child would have two or three helpings After dinner the maids would clear and wash the great pile of dishes and then retire for their own party At the whole process would start again with Christmas tea sandwiches Christmas cake minte pies with thick whipped cream shortbread cookies The family stuffed to the gills would settle down in front of the fire for evening of music My grcit great Norah was a famous concert singer and pi mist so she would lead a carol sing that included folk songs and Mother would be allowed to stay up till midnight but rarely made it falling asleep on her father knee around eleven It was music and family closeness thit my mother love Christmas so the music thit i pirl of What nice kind of Chnstmis remember To all our many frier two and four legged merry merry Chrislmis from Muck ind Erica The Acton Free Press Wednesday Dec 20 1978 Reed wants Hydro accountable to public Ho ton Burlington supply sale and use of Julian Heed introduced a development of energy Private Member Bill into resources in Ontario the Ontario Legislature Reed said that in the past Tuesday December 12 which Ontario Hydro has operated attempts to clear up the pretty much on Its own with public accountability of little direction from the Ontario Hydro Government with little The purpose of my Bill regard for cost to the tax lieed said Is to provide a means of clarifying the tlons and duties of Ontario Hydro as they relate to the production generation transmission distribution Currently the relation ship between Ontario Hydro and the government seems to be solely dependent upon personalities of the indlvi duals who are at a given time responsible for making the system work This is unfavorable and cannot be allowed lo continue Reed has Raid drawn up expansion plans and merely submitted them to Ontario to the Government for rub- legislature and through the ber stamp approval elected members to the people of Ontario Bands Christmas concert another musical treat The baton of conductor George Elliott took Citizens Band and a hushed audience through hushed mediaeval cathedrals modern movie and TV sets marching down Pall Mall and through loved Christmas carols during a two hour musical treat at the middle school Sunday evening The occasion was the bands annual Christmas concert and once again it showed the extraordinary versatility of a brass band Unfortunately the auditorium of the school was only full for the concert Those who braved the winter blizzard to attend showed their appreciation giving the band and conductor a standing ovation at conclusion of the two pari concert Doctor George Elliott has a knack of explaining each selection chosen for the concert in audience can fully under stand The first selections really needed no the theme march from s Heroes and the band responded to the light hearted march with enthusiasm With he audience in the palm of his hand conductor Elliott chose to turn to more mystical themes with the Advent carol Come Come Emmanuel as arranged by Lug en Mil The haunting melody always gives this writer goose pimples and the band treatment succeeded again Dr Elliott explained the mediaeval mind fixation with the role of kings and their genuflection to the king of kings before turning lo the Fantasy on Christmas Carols Legend of Kings by Spmney In deference to younger members of the group the band played a transcription of i piece of the rock group Queen Bohemian Rhap sody which showed a brass band does not necessarily hive to slick to marches but ran a poor second to an fantasy offered next called Introduction and The melodious work Charles Carter showed the bind off lo ire the final instrumental number if Ihe first half movie theme from Pink Panther composed and Henry I roving no in have to stick lo their first love band members assembled in front the stage to wind up the first half with choral irringemenls of familiar highlight of which was the basso of Jim Coles in their rendition of the Head Carol Stirring music The stirring of St starting the second half of the program showed any brass band is it Us best when performing marches especially when they can give full to martial music For more variety had first Paul Bray conduct the band in Sabre Dance Paul win five at the CNF for his abihtj on the clarinet but it was obvious Sunday evening he might someday also be a conductor as he led the bind through ballet suite which is familiar to most music Willi guest conducting in ind conductor Elliott B E at donut shop Hatton Regional Police are investigating the break in and Iheft of money from the Canadian Style Donut shop at the corner of Mill and Mam Streets last week The thief forced open the front door then went to Ihe till About was removed from the cash register but another was left A science quality weigh scale was from High School The device is described as being of Meitler m model PL300 Serial number is The stale is grey in color and lis dimensions are ten inches by eight and six Inches Police arc continuing in investigation of a break in of Mam Street North home from which a large assort merit of household Hems was taken Total value of the theft luding some sound equipment is 8783272 8783208 23 MatinoB truchln 23 CLOSED Merry Christmas Happy New Year am 26 28 29 30 kj RICHARD SUSAN BONNIE otm JOHN MEDINA fjiTZ WEAVER Bipix Show Timet Sun and Sat 7pm 30 p i undue In Christina carols during in in the trumpet section it was band mem Chuck Wright turn to lead the band in the rousing Overture Light Cavalry It a majestic piece arranged for military bands by Charles Godfrey and listeners could envision a troop of cavalry clattering down an English street in full dress uniform as Mr Wright and the band made the over lure one of the evening musical bouquets talent on the trumpet Paul Bray artistry the clarinet were very much in evidence through the The beautiful but in frequently played Bambino a favorite of this came next followed by mediaeval Wassail before the audience joined the band in the final Christmas carol sing a long The band worked several months practicing for the concert and it was evident to the appreciative audience Again It was too bad more people were not there to enjoy the music Those who were unable to attend can hear the band play around Acton tonight Wednesday when ihcy make their rounds playing Christmas music under lamp posts until instru instruments and do the same menu freeze up Then they it the next post board a bus unfreeze their n toles During the Holiday Season enjoy our delicious Fish and Chips or our Fine Chinese Cuisine- Christmas Special Free Gift with every take out order over 10 Ho day Hours Chr Eve I m Chr Day Box ng Day CLOSED New Year p Now Year DOUBLE HAPPINESS RESTAURANT DENNYS INSURANCE AGENCY 17 Mill St W Acton 853 SAFECO INSURANCE NOTICE Authorities may vehicles ticketed or towed away at the owner s expense SNOW CLEANING Pine now on at cots n any or encumber a oh by by law As snow and clearing con bo so I am plonso comply nth Authontlos may have the snow and Ice removed at the property owner expense YOUR CO OPERATION IS NECESSARY TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE WINTER CONTROL MEASURES AND SAFE CONDITIONS WOW Hove you seen Yogi Boor and his I Hands They re all over at SHOPPERS WORLD CHRISTMAS As you kindle tbo of hospitality in your heart and hearth may every bright delight of the holiday bo MANAGEMENT AND STAFF THOMPSON FUELS LLOYD AGENT Young St Acton CONSTRUCTION LTD SNOW PLOWING SERVICE COMMERCIALINDUSTRIALRESIDENTIAL 8532359 acton 8530207 AFTER HOURS 3 St E Apt No Elmer Tioienhguitn ffiUlKlWl SPRAYER At this worshipful season we pray that you will share the delights of it s quiet wonder and everlasting beauty For the kindness youve shown us thanks Larry Coral family ACTON