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i ti £ AN STAESMÀNW- B w M.tir f f rLriu NUESATDue. 26, lU Mrs. Wm. McHolm again vol- se1 of fruit, etc., to be sent to very 'this Holy Season and the effect sick mnembers. it shouhd have on ahi peoples of After the collection a short the Christian faith. A duet was program was enjoyed. Mrs. J. given by Mrs. Haines and Miss Brirnacomb, Missionary Convener, M. J. Peters, "Silent Night." read extracts from a letter from Farrn Forum was hcld Dec. 15 Dr. Scott received by Rev. Finley at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. Fred telhing of the great need for heip McConnell. Five were present of alh kinds. Mrs. Haines sang from Morrish malking a total of "While Shepherds," Mrs. Helen 12 present. Subject discussed McHolm accompaning on the was "How best to bring about piano. Mrs. McHolm also gave World Peace." The answer to a musical "Star of the East." Mrs. this in our way of thinking could Wm. Marvin thanked the mem- be put in a nutshell - "God bers for their splendid co-opera- wouhd rescue the worid if the, tion during the past year. people \vould give Hirn a chance." Mr. Harding took over and It's a poor tirne of year to have election of officers resuhted as one's mail box dernolished, but follows: President - Mrs. Wm. Sunday night in order to escapec Marvin; lst Vice-Mrs. Fred Mc- a head-on collision the driver took Conneil; Sec'y.-Mrs. Harold Os- to the ditch. No one was hurtc borne; Ass't.-Mrs. Wm. Mc- but the car and two mail boxes Holrn; Treas.-Mrs. Dawson Bee- took a severe srnashink. Thanksc be; Ass't.-Mrs. D. Haines; Miss- to a very obliging mailman we! ionary Con.-Mrs. J. Brimacomb; still get our mail in a battered0 Pianist -Mrs. Helen McHolm; box resting on a block of wood Ass't.-Mrs. Wm. Marvin; Devo- fr the present.V tional Com.-Mrs. M. J.. Osborne, 'There was no news last week,v Mrs. Wm. Henderson; Flower every one around was busy withP Com.-Mesdames Osborne, Corn- preparations for Christmas, pick- t ish, Beckett; Auditors-Mrs. Leo. ing ducks, turkeys, geese andb Bevan, Mrs. Helen McHolm. chickens or making puddings,9 Mr. Harding gave a few con- pies and cakes so with ahl this tor look forward to we offer our bestb A.2and staff of this paper and to al b our readers we say "Merry l <Christmas.p A PiÏnce Edward Island vas the s Aonly province listing no bout- Sblaks in the 1951 censis. ti *AM -i s. -R j, t Soldier Greetedi by Family staff and boys in stitches for Boys Training School Enjoys f hlf horm Evening ofg GoodownllowshiplWty! Evenng o Goo Felows ip W tiâmany instruments. Some of thesei well known, others were weird' looking and yet were recognizedl Upto n O tim si CubTor ntoing out with very fine music he by ethe ual fteir tone.Giv- Twenty members of the Up- Churcher, guided the excellent noise makers, botties of water town Optimist Club of Toronto program. President Harold Smith which also camne up with a tune, visited the Boys Training School1 expressed his pleasure at being and ail in ahl delighted the boys for their first time Wednesday ev- able to meet the boys personally, from start to finish. enîng, Dec. 10. aiong with the other 19 members, AI Hyatt M.C.'d the boys' con- The main purpose of the jr com- and* hoped that this would be the tribution to the. programme, in- ing was to present. once a year, begnning of an annual visit. troducing a variety of numbers. an engraved award ta the most: The entertainers were excellent Step-dancer Danny Macdonald optimistic boy. He is in turn with accordion and guitar players had our guests up onl their feet chosen by the staff, submitting the rendering solos and duets in both watching his every move. names of the boys who in their western and popular songs nicely The fast becoming popular opinion would be in line for such selected. rhythm band from Kiwanis House an award. Clair Rouse, a deluxe musical played two numbers. A singing Master of ceremonies Rev. D. comediene of Toronto, had both trio harmonized nicely and re- ceived a good round of applause for their efforts. The entire gathering got togeth- er on several carols, which gave the guests an opportunity to hear the boys' voices, and add a Christ- mas-like spirit to the occasion. ____________________________________________At this stage Meredith Fleming, ui Chairman of the Boys' Work Committee, was introduced. He outlined the reasons for their visit KEATR . D WMANILLEand called Victor Bucknell.to the platform to receive, with the best wishes of the Uptown Optimists FRYDA Y - ATURDAY - DEC. 26 -27 Club, the handsomeîy engraved ________________ wrist watch as the most optim- in Th.yr. OADE fe .AuH~jistic boy who looked on the LOADD.f«Mes bright side of things, despite the W pitfalls and drawbacks which, jhave corne his way to date. Vic ot Ireplied to his being selected, and o jthat he was so honoured he was Superintendent J. J. Brown f who welcomed the Uptown Club JSo to the school was surprised to be i next in line for presentation. He- was presented with an honourary membership scroll which includ- g: IMVICU els.the Optimists' Creed and club a] hisappecitio ofthehonour be- sic stowd onhim.Mr.Newton, on li TUIESDAY - 29- 30 eafothsafan boys, ex- M ivisits would corne ta pass. tea With snging f t Piore to- pi a nn f the gsfclumebers statedrn the dese ate ohand for t nxt t hi eeting ing 1953. e ho c gi: w :ANDFUN!meetongmet Dec. 1 a te o e ser ofecrtarM rs. . sbonewho14fon ai2pmmas ead ersprmeinuev 1to ÊRW W * e m qu rTHabuiness oconsted raihyen M ONDÀ%,y efeth aotion f of Chs.Pritas CI doats. to th folin g: M. & the M. Fund, $50;Sick. Chbdrnen' h. o Hospital, $10; Fred Victor Mission, l $10; Salvation Army, Port Hope, ten 1* M l$10; C.A.R.E., $20; to Korea, re pre Dr. Scott, $10. an trL i&A R.W .Meomaan o-sr iratulatory words of thanJbs and ppreciation for the work carried )n by this church group. During the social haîf hour qur Young members of the Mis- on Band helped in serving unch, they were Jjan Marvin, Eary Beckett, Mary Bevan and 3etty Remsik. A hearty vote of hanks was given to Mrs. Cornish, *a commnitipe and littie girls for ilping. Friday evening the annual 'hristrnas Tree Concert took ace in the day school which eas filled to capacity with friends id parents. Mr. Leo Brown ade a capable chairman and the :ng prograrn was put over in *eat style. The pretty costumes fthe children in the drills add- I much to the enjoyrnent of ahi resent. We congratulate Miss arker on the fine prograrn pre- nted. During the interval Mr. ÎcHolrn wds caiied to the front id presented with a gift, a srnahl )ken expressing the thanks of iss Parker for the great help aceîved from Mr. McHolm dur- ig his term as trustee. Santa rrived in great style with gifts )r every child, teacher and 'ends. Singing of "The Queen" nded another long awaited hristmas Tree and Concert. Mrs. elen McHolm was pianist al irough the program. Sunday School was well at- mded hast week, around 50 were resent. Church service attend- nce was also satisfactory, the ýrvice was of a Christmas nature th Rev. Harding in bis sermon Christmas Carol Christmas TE Seals Campaign Realized Over $1200 So Far Over $ 1,200 had been collected up te Saturday in the annual sale of Tuberculosis Christmas Seals .conducted by the Bowmanville Lions Club. Chairman Don Allin of the committee wihich handies the cam- paign stated that he expects sales this year wilI equal or better the $1,600 coliected in Bowmanville and district hast year. Seais worth $2,900 were maiied eut to residents cf Wrest Durham and returns se far have been very 'good, Mr. Allun reported. All Imonies frem T.B. Seals sales are inet received until after the New Year, se a complete figure will net be availabie until that time. The top figure in the local campaign was $1,700 collected in 1950. That year $1,000 was do- nated te the Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, teward the purch- ase cf a new X-Ray machine and another $700 was donated hast year. The older X-Ray apparatus was paid for entirely by the Bow- manville Lions Club, largely from the monies colected in the annuai T.B. Seals campaign. These funds are aise used ta pay the cest of X-Ray films at r t b e Northumberland-D u r h a m Health Unit and any person may have a chest X-Ray at this unit upon request. Sales of Christmas T. B. Seals aise provide the funds for a mass survey cf Durham County residents every four years to detect persons who may have tuberculosis. One such survey was held three years ago and another one will be conducted next year. Party Realized $10 OBITUARY For the Hospital I »I MRS. CHARLES FHILLIPS On a recent Saturday after- noon, piano pupils of Mrs. M .H.i Fu neral services for the late Staples, Orono, along with theirý Trypherta Mae Pbillips, wife of parents (rnostly mothers) nmet atý Charles Pbillips, well , known her home for an after.n o, aidstone Township farmer, who mnusic. 1 passed away at the family home The music chosen consisted ah- Dec. 4tb, were beld frorn the E. mostaltgýter f Crismas J. Hicks' Funeral Home, Essex, rnot ltoeter f hritms cr-Dec. 7, with Rev. D. A. Facey ols'rendered with a great variety, officiating. Mrs. H. Manningbam, of treatrnent. Ahi pupils perform- soîoist, sang one of Mrs. Phiilips' ed on the piano in solo, duet or* ao iebms ,tI elWt trio; sorne sang, another accomp - M oul" accmpan"ýtise by Mrs anied; others simply read. Three Jy A " copaidbyMs boys, robed as kings, entertained . A.Nightingale at the organ. themiselves as niuch as their aud- Burial was in Greenlawn Mem- ience, by dramatizing the gif t orial Park. Palîbearers were bringers. Interspersed with tîhese Wrigbtson Wight, Lance Phare, numbers were severai intervals of Harry Coilacutt, James Phillips, singing in which ail joined heart- Jack Philiips and Leonard Phil- ily. Adding grcatly to the un- lips. derstanding of Christmas mnusic, Deceased, who had been in ilî Mrs. J. C. Tamblyn toid the story bealth about a year, was born of many of the carols before they at Tyrone, Durham County, Feb. were sung. 6th, 1879, a daughter of the late To conclude the happy get-to- James and Jane Coliacutt. She gether, cake and ice cream, not was a former member and organ- overlooking cookies, were passed ist of Wesley United Church but around. Enquiries whether tinis at ber death was a member cf annual event wiîî continue were Essex United Cburcb. overheard here and there. Surviving besides her husband One unusual feature deserves are a son, Melbourne Lloyd; two special mention. Instead of the sisters, Phoebe (Mrs. Richard customary exchange of gifts, the Hawkey>, Bowmanville; Georgina pupils each placed in a decorated (Mrs. Jack Phare), Tyrone; a box a contribution toward the, brother, Norman Coliacutt, of Bowrnanville Hospital Fund, re- Tyrone. A brother, Harry, and alizing the sum 0of sîo.oo. two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Wight and Mrs. Jack Colwill, pre- deceased ber. Mr. and Mrs. E. 'Wade The sincere syrnpathy cf the Honoued on45th entire community goes out to .LLooure Ofl45t Charlés Pbiihips and Melbourne Anniversary in the loss of a loving wife and Mr. nd rs.Edwrd a~e R. The funeral was the largest their 45th wedding anniversary at .___.__.__ .__ .__.__. __. a party held in Varcoe's Hall on Thursday evening, December 1l, with 150 relatives and friends present. Mrs. Wade was presented with! an orchid corsage by ber grand- daughter, Miss Dorothy Shortt. Mr. George Maliett read an ad- dress and the honored couple were presented with a rocker chair and a purse of money. Mr. William Wade and Mr. Walter Cole made the presentations. Miss Lucille Wade expressed thanks on behaîf of her parents. During the evening the guests were entertained by Jimmny Bell, ventriloquist, the drums were played by Billy Wade and selec- E by Mr. John Hurst and on thcW guitar by Mr. Ernest Lang. A4 reading was given by Mr. Her bert Osborne. The lucky door prize was- won19 2 T H-ampton and the lucky spot danc( prize bx' Mr. and Mrs. Ernes: Gearing. A prize was also prr % wllb sented to Mr. and Mrs. Lavern4vil ea Clepiens of Hampton for being, the couple nRiarried nearest to De- fe W cemiber hIl and 10 the oldest couple present. Mr. and Mrs.ý Robert Smith of Harrnony. Refreshments were served by, the family. Each Canadian pays $50 per! year to support the Federal Gov-, ernment's family allowance, old age pension, and other welfare' payments. lu- wbel - .-ad frOe ta bf Yeltb o US L- 4i o wena Our CoriS Id o 1 v bps1 a end a ê 4appy NewVYear, K-70 Local Agent- HOOPER'S LADIES' WEAR PHONE: OSHAWA ZENITH 13000 1 SINCE 1786 ESS PATRICIAS IN ;RANCE 1914. RAILROAD OPfNED FROM FORT ERIE TO STPATFORDi 856,eFFL N AEAR ONSTiTUIIONAL ACf DiMDES CANADA iNTO UPPE9 N LOWER 1791 1928 I _________ j _________ I. LAW 5OCIErV 0F UPPER CANADA DECIDESTO ADMIT WQMtNTOI}E PRACTIC( 0F LAW IN OTARi0, 1892 FIRST ALL-CANADIAN RADIO BPOADCAST 138 YEAS OF PEACE WITH THE 0.5 BE61NSWrrH m~ A' FGEW11 OPJE 0F À SERIES F *WEEKLY CALENDAPS, PREl'NTED BY".4" TO PECAL, FOR CANIDIANS IODAI, SCWVE 0F THE INTEPESIIING EVENTS BOTH GRAVE AND G AY IN OUR COUNTRY'$ COLOURFUL STORY 1~ f 4 t, - - - . 1 - - --- ---- -- - -, - ý - -, -- "r,?- - - - - - yqF - f - 1 - ý 1 - The joy of a soldier's return from war is depicted in this family picture taken at Windsor Station, Montreal, when CpI. Lionel LeBlane of 4423 Wellington St., Verdun, .Q., kissed his two-year-old son- Michael, after he and ther Montreal and Maritime members of the lst Battalion )f the Princess Pats stepped off a C.P.R. trans-continental ,rain on their return from fighting with United Nations rces in Korea. Other members of the family greeting the ;oldier on his return from a year and one month's service n. 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