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mmm~.A T~U IfGi.,¶O~ ?~ !A!AflTN ~PA'r~MA "MaA? . %04 f l'RT B & P Club Meeting O r!gin of -Christmas Customs Provides Inspiring Address The origi of many Christ-1 Miss Ruth Herbert, a register- the chldren sang two charmi mias customs were explained by 1 d nurse. European Christmas soflgs, a Rev A. C. Herbert, the guest The tables were attractively several lovely Carols. speaker, ini an inspiring address decorated with effective green- Mrs. Florence Tomlinsoni at the dinner meeting of the ery, tiny Christmas ornaments, troduced the guest speaker.S Bowmnvile usinss nd ro-and miniature Yuie Logs. Tail told of Rev. A. C. Herbert's fessional Women's Club held red tapers in silver candle- reer in the ministry, and e last week in St. John's Par- sticks added to the festive ef- phasized the outstanding n ish Hall. The occasion was also fect. Favourite Christmas ca- sionary work for the Eskir the annual Christmas party Of rois were sung with Miss Myr- during his 16 years in the A] the club and was a most efjoy- tie Hall as the song-leader. Miss tic. Mrs. Tomldinson said w] able event. Helen Nelles played the piano Mr. Herbert first came te Ca The president, Miss Mýadlyn accompaniment., ada from Engiand he hadz Wiicox, expressed 'her pleasure A special choir, composed of1 cepted an appointment int that so many members were seme of the senior pupilLs chos- far north where the inhabitar present. She said she was spe- en from ail three of the town's of a vast territory were1 cially happy to welcom.e the Public Schoois, offered a spe- spiritual charges. Later he w special guests, Rev. A. C. Her- ciai program that was very stationed at Creemore and bert, the speaker of the even- niuch enjoyed. Under the direc- Alliston before becoming re<i mng and MAs. Herbert. 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The Perfect Child The wonder of the Christmas message is that it bas given the world the great and comfort- iing ing knowledge that God Him- and self had dweit among men and died for their redemption, Mr. Herbert stated. He mentioned In- the lack non-Christian religions She had feit because cf this marvel- ca- lotis lenet of the Christian em faith, and asserted that the Hin- n's dus of India and the Mvoslems nos cf North East Mfrica had at- rc- tempted to intreduce a like f ig- lien ure cf a perfect chlld into their an- rituals. ac- the Set Day For Christmas .nts During the first few hundred bis years of Christianity Christmas was was observed at a different 1at time, Mr. Herbert explained. He ctor told of the studies that were rch made and the many reasons for the decisien mrade in the 4th - Century te set December 25th as the date for the comimnem- Soration of Christ's Birth and its Icelebration. Turkey Replaces Peacock A number of Christmas cus- toms were taken fromi the old era festivities in connection with the winter solstice, and add ed these include evergreen de- corations and the peacock as the main dish cf the holiday meai. Later the turkey took the place oftepeacock for the feast. Lighs asan expression cf jey could be traced back to the feast of Mythros, the Persian God of Ligbt in ancient times, he said. Carol singing was introduced 3in the Middle Ages, and in those days in Europe groups cf muni- mers traveiied about during the season to perform playlets with a Christmas theme, the speaker reminded bis hearers. He spoke of Teutonic customs and those cf the Goths, and sbowed how >the German enigin cf the Chris- tmas tree had its enigin in fes- tive trees in days cf yore. The ancient Druids in what is ncw England regarded mistie- Stoc as a symbol cf growtb, and fromn this oid basic idea the mistletoe came te be part cf Sthe seasonal clecorations cf the joyetis Christmas celebrations, I Mr. Herbert stated. Caste Barriers Forgotten The word Yule bas come te us from the Anglo-Saxon word, 'Huul' the speaker said. He toid of the eariy custom cf hospitai- ity offered by the rich and ar- istocratic te ai classes cf peo- pie, even the very poer, at Christmas, and said that then the barriers cf caste were for- getten. This tradition is stili carrîed out in Heýr Mai esty's Forces tcday when the officers served the Christmas dinner te the ether ranks,' Mr. Herbert stated. Christmas in the Aretie Mr. Herbert aise teld the club members of ether interesting enigins cf many cf the heart warminýg Christmas customns known. te -ail today. He aise gave a vivid account cf the Christmas festivities in the Arc- tic, and what they mean te the Eskimo and the Indians. In ciosing Mr. Herbert urged everycne te remember that the Birth cf the Christ Cihild tbrough the Mercy cf Almnighty God was for the benefit cf ahl mankind, and that it is the duty cf Christians te sec that this love is extended te ail peo- ple negardiess of colour, creed, or natienality. Miss Lena Taylor on behaîf cf ail present thanked Mr. Her- gbert for his memorabie and in- Ateresting addness. Miss Wiicox aise expressed bher gratitude te Mn. Herbert -for giving the club se much te remember about the great and joyous Christmas celebration. IAs president cf the club Miss Woodley Thursday evening. ISympathy cf the community is extended te Mrs. R. Murray and family, Toronto, in the sud- den passing cf a loving busband Iand father. Mrs. Murray (for- mer Reta Heoey) was the dati- ghter oft aeM.nd rs Wm. Hocey. Mn. and Mrs. GabrIel Kovacs and Mrs. Sophie Kcvacs wene Sunday supper guests cf Mr. and Mrs. Fred Partner. OBITUARY NEIL GEORGE MeCULLOCR The death occurred at 38 Churcà Street, Bowmanviiie, on Tbursday, Novemben 26, 1959, of Neil George MckCullo>ch, aged 112 years, after an îllness cf only ten days. Born in Canripbelliord, On- tario, where the deceased ne- ceived bis educatien, be was the son of the late Duncan and Pheebe McCuUloch. On August 5, 1903, be marnied Elsie May Harris wbo predeceased him. A farmer for some 45 years, the late Mr. McCulloch rnoved to Bowznanville from Wawan- Surprise Party Held for Mr. and Mrs. A. Fletcher On 35th Anniversary Mr. and Mms. A. T. Fletcher were honouned on Saturday evening on the occasion of their 35th Wedding Anniversany by a wondenful surprise party at the Legion Hall .given by thcir daughters, Mrs. James Firth, Mrs. John Tremble, Oshawa, and Miss Audrey Fletcher, aise by their son, Constable Charles Fletcher, a member cf the Pic- ton Detachment cf the Ontario Provincial Police. More than 80 friends cf the popular couple from Bowman- ville, Oshawa, Picton and To- ronto, were present at the de- ligbtful event. Arrangements for the enjoyable party were made by Mrs. Firth, Miss Flet- cher, and Mrs. Tremble. Constable Fletcher and his wife, Theresa, were there fro~n Picton and a cable was received fnom Mr. and Mrs. Fletcber's eider son, Kenneth, in Fiorida, whe, was unable te ceme te Bowmanviile on Saturday, but wiho bas been able te, make esa, Man., when he retired 16 years ago. He was an adberent cf Trinity United Ohurch and at one time was an eider cf Chesley United Church, Mani- toba. Left te mourn his passing are two sens, Harold cf Bowman- ville, and Elwood cf Wawanesa, Man., a brother Carman cf Glenboro, Man.; and two sisters, Emma and Myrie cf California. Rev. Wm. K. Heuslander of- ficiated at the fumerai service held in the Morris Funenal Cha- pel on Mionday, November 3th. Internrent was in Bowmanvii] e Cemetery. Palibeanens were Messrs. Clare Aluin, Ray Fry, Harrison Raycraft, Elwood Shackleton, Bert Stapieten and Ross Wright. There are ne greater miracles known te, eanth than perfection and an unbroken friendship.- Mary Baker Eddy. plans te spend Christmas with bis parents here. The secret cf the party in their honour was weil kept fromn Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher. They be- lieved it wvas a gathering to say "Bon Voyage" te some friends wbo are ieaving for Engiand soon. After ail the guests arriv- cd, Jim Firth, tannounced that the party was in honour cf his panents-in-laxv, Mr. and Mrs., Fletcher, on their 35th Weddmng Anniversary, and cailed them, up te the stage. The happyý pair's compiete surprise and joy was heant warming.i Mrs. Ed Rundie read a num-; ber cf verses she bad written whicb beautifully expressedi the affection, congratulations and best wîshes cf the Flet-' cher's many friends. The poem aise told cf the eariy year,! meeting, romance, and marniage cf Gertrude Vaieria Diling and Almon Theodore "AI" Fletcher, and cf their life since. As the verse told cf the birth cf Ken, their eider son, bis par- ents were given a telegram frorn himi by Don Wright. Then as Mrs. fiundle spoke cf Charlie's arrivai, he came on stage muçh te bis parents' surprise as they did flot know hee bcd corne to Bowmanville. He kissed his mother and piaced a white car-' nation boutonniere on his fath- er's lapel. When Mrs. Rundie toldi in verse cf the births cf the Flet-' cher daughters, Jean Firth gave hier mother loveiy white or- chids. Audrey Fletcher present- ed a beautiful pink and white' Anniversary Cake in Wedding Belis shape, te ber parents. Lamna Tremble presented bier mother and father with an ex- quisite bock made by Edythe Rundie containing the ciever verses written by ber, and fam- iiy pictures. In an excellent address, de- livered in bis cwn inimitable: way, Ed Rundie extcnded con-ý gratulations te Mn. and Mrs. Fletcher, and the best wisbes1 of their numerous friends frI the future and another 35 y. r., of happiness. He spoke of bis life long friendsbip with Ali Fletcher, and pointed out that the Fletchers have become known for their kir.dness and hospitality. On behaîf of their frierids present Mr. Rundle presented Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher witb à handsome beart shaped plaque, made of fine wood and edge wit.h a decoration made frei 35 silver dollars. It bore a mes- sage commemorating their 35-h Anniversary. The plaque was, made by Ian Turner. Margaret Perris presented Visit our modern store for easy shopping wih room for you fo shop in comfori King St. the Fietcher with a Weelt con- taining $65,nalso the -gift of thne2r friends, and Ruth Osborne made the presentation to themn of a gorgeous bouquet of red roses from their son, Ken ini Florida. The gift from Dr. and Mrs. S. Hart, Picton, was an attractive cut glass vase. Dancing was enjoyed to the music of "The Four Embers" orchestra, Oshawa. A delicious lunèh was served later in the evening. The table was effec- tively decorated in pink and white, centred witb the beauti- fui Anniversary Cake, and adorned with pink and white rose buds ini crystal vases. IChrist mas Toy Unbreakable Plastic 49c up SHOF EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION PAINT SETS Paint by numbers $1.39 up WALL MIRRORS Three Sizes 4.95'up WALL NURALS For the "Home" Gif t - $17.50 ap IJ. H. Aberne! hy'sI -~Paint and Wallpaper Store S33 King St W. Phone MA 3-5431 HOOPER'S JEWELLERY & GIFT SHOP Bowmanville MA 3-5747 v I for__hlmeeefor her.',Xfor eveyonel Make her Christmas the bappleat with a DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING $50.00 up Open Every1 A glft cf a lfetime. A fine CLÔCK for the home ...Beautiful styles to cheese frein. Evening for your Shopping- ELECTRIC SHAVERS for hlm and stunnlng SHAVERS FOR HER. The Practical Gît t. 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