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Thursday, December 23, 1948 Page 7 = 3] We do not cease playing he- Many people, particularly at % -- = cause we grow old. Rather, we| this season of the year, seem to grow old because we cease play-| be trying to make week-ends Meese yl pen To Our Customers BY MRS. J. F. GRAYDON You could not find a livelier A Merry Christmas scene of revelry than the Scout Hut on Monday afternoon when all the Elves, Fairies, Gnomes, Sprites and Imps of both Brown- . VY ie Packs gathered for the Christ- mas party arranged for them by wk ii Si || Gainsborough Gift Shop Jingling sleigh bells accom- 0 i panied the grand rush into th SER- Mid § big hall where Santa who had OUR | iS Ly / Y, just left boxes of candy, and LOR- i popcorn for each Brownie around IB Op fig : 2 the tree and on the hearth, was i caught in the act of trying to disappear up the chimney. A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR Christmas carols were played on the Brownie's own new rec- ord player bought with some of the funds from their spring baz- aar. Songs and games were fol- lowed by a well planned tea, sub- stantial enough to appease the hunger of each halfystarved Brownie. It was a thrilling party to remember until regular meet- ings start again in the New Year, the first pack on January 10th and the Second on January 14th. It is hoped that all Brown- ies who have not paid their 50c McMILLAN & ISARD for the Provincial appeal will save or eam this money over the ; holidays so each Pack may claim its registration card. All companies have, more or less disbanded until after the holidays from school Guides and Brownies will have more time Angus McMillan John F. Isard for Badge work, living up to their oaths, and contributing to the spirit of Christmas at home and at play. N THE fragrant hay lay Mary gazing lovingly on her baby, while the shepherds stood in awe:struck silence in the doorway. ' 2 « The very air seemed charged with gladness as if, far away, the angels Oakville Ready-Mix > J were rejoicing and the music of their voices came faintly down to earth, "Now had every Prophecy come to pass and the gentle Savior been born. OO NS CC = IE: Ll By IBEX '* We all believe the teachings of this Prince of Peace. Some day we will follow C i$ 'them and know Peace at last. 2 re Phone Oakville 928 i Copyright, 1948, King Features Syndicate, Inc. FE ree ~ On Our 40th Anniversary -\ In The Lumber Business In Oakville We take great pleasure in wishing our customers A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR Charles F. Doty & Son Chas. F. Doty George P. Doty