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Christmas and New Year visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Colin Taylor are Mrs. Shelagh Mills and Miss Catherine Mills, Mrs. Taylor's daughter and granddaughter from Saughall, Cheshire, England. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. "Bill" Edger, Debbie and Randy, Peterborough, with his mother Mrs. W. A. Edger. Mr. and Mrs. K. Kennedy and family and Mrs. H. Shirk, town, were Sunday guests with Mrs. R. Ambrose, Osh- awa. In order we may have "items" for the next issue of your Christmas visitors please phone 623-3303. We'd like to publish them. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Aber- nethy were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Abernethy, Oshawa. A Christmas Season short in 20 mm IMAX premiered Sunday, Dec. 16 in Ontario Place's landmark theatre, Cinesphere. It is the first Christmas footage ever shot in IMAX and will certainly add to the family enjoyment of Ontario Place". The film highlights scenes from midtown Toronto: ice- skating at City Hall, the lights of University Avenue, colorful department store windows and a church choir. Views along Simcoe's Lynn River and suburban residential dec- orations are included in the five-minute short. "Ode to Joy" from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony provides a festive musical background. It will be shown continuously beginning at 12:30 p.m. with the last screening at 7:30 p.m. Clowns and candy canes will be featured for the youngsters starting on December 23. Douglas Tripp, a Chemical Engineer in the Technology Division, is the new President of Durham College's Faculty Association. He was elected at a faculty meeting on Decem- ber 12. Mr. Tripp is in his fifth year at Durham. He came to the college after working for Canadian Industries Limited and Kodak Canada Limited. Nativity Scene at St. Joseph's Attracts Attention The true meaning of Christmas is beautifully depicted in this Nativity scene on the lawn in front of St. Joseph's Roman Catholie Church on Liberty Street South. It has attracted much attention and favorable comment from passing motorists and pedestrians. Married in St. John's Anglican Church Forms Land Division Committee A committee responsible for granting or disallowing land severances of one or two lots was appointed by Durham council Wednesday. The com- mittee is composed of one member from each of the region's eight: member area municipalities. Regional councillors from each area had recommended a candidate for the commit- t'ee. Councillor Clark Mason (Ajax), planning committee ,phairman, brought forward the recommended member- ship to council. The regional planning group also reviewed resumes sub- mitted by other applicants wishing to serve on the committee. Coun. Mason explained that according to the Durham Bill, the membership terms must be "staggered" so ail mem- bers don't serve an entire three year term. Coun. Mason said the most REHOBOTH Çhristian Reformed 1lurch Phone 623-4824 R1ev. Anthony DeSager SUNDAY SERVICES 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Back to God Hour Dial 110 Radio Every Sunday 10:30 a.m. "Everyone Welcome" democratie means of deter- mining who would serve one, two and three-year terms, was to draw the final eight names from a hat. The land division committee members who will be serving full three-year terms are Bruce McArthur of Oshawa and Leslie Smith from Scugog. Members appointed for two years are: William Allin (Newcastle), Robert Raymer (Ajax) and Gary Herrema. Serving for one year will be: Russell Morrison (Brock), Iris Robinson (Pickering) and Robert Bryson (Whitby). LIONETTES The Lionettes' Christmas Meeting was held at the home of Lionette Molly Kent with 19 members present. A delici- ous turkey dinner was se. ved by our hostess and very much enjoyed by all. A short business meeting followed and after the singing of a few Carols and Jingle Bells, Santa Claus (Lion Ed Leslie) appeared on the scene and gave out the gifts to each member. Santa Claus was asked to draw the winning ticket on the Lionettes' Christmas draw and Mr. Joe Geboers, 81 Ontario St., was the proud winner of the beautiful cera- mic Christmas tree. The Lionettes wish to thank all those who supported their draw. After playing a few games the members departed and agreed that once more it had been a delightful evening. TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Rev. N. Wesley Oake - Minister R1ev. Arthur Amacher - Assistant Minister Mr. John Crookshank - Organist Sunday, December 30, 1973 11A.M. - WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday School Hours at regular times A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE St. Paul's United Church Miister - Rev. N. E. Schamerhorn, B.A., B.D. Organist - Mr. R. Metcalf, A.R.C.T., A.C.C.M. 11:00 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP "'GOD SAID TELL THEM" OUR BEST WISHES FOR 4 BLESSED YEAR IN 1974. Are you new to the area - Looking for a Church Home Try Histic SL, Pauils Nursery care for pre-school children every Sunday. TRENT UNIVERSITY Half-courses offered in 14 subject areas Trent University will offer, during the last half of the 1973-74 academic year, 42 half-credit courses in 14 subject areas: anthropology, biology, chemistry, comput- er science, economics, English literature, geography, German, mathematics, Origins of Our World, philosophy, physics, psy- chology, sociology. Applications for these courses will be received up to Friday, January 4, 1974. Fee for each half-course is $67.50. For applications or information, please write or telephone (at 748-1428): 'ART-TIME STUDIES DEPARTMENT TRENT UNIVERSITY, PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO. K9J 7B8 home in Haydon, Mrs. Marsha Chapman. hostess for a show- er by co workers and a community shower at Haydon Community Centre install New Officers at Trinity U.C.W Trinity U C W held its generalmeeting in the Church Hall on Tuesday Dec 11th with a good attendance Mrs T. Rehder welcomed those present and led in prayer. The minutes Of the last meeting were read by Mrs. L. Tomlinson and approved. Mrs. A. W. Harris gave the Treasurer's report and the Corr. Secretary's report was given by Mrs. F. Jamie son. Roll call was taken. Remember to save stamps Items oflInterest Phone 623-3303 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, r),( 26, 1973 Give Thanks for Coior Tour and Dominion tapes. Save your Christmas cards and bring them in. A letter gave the Missionary prayer. Mrs. T. Rehder expressed thanks to al] who had given their co-operation and support for the past two years, and asked the same for the new President, Mrs. R. Coombes. Our next general meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 15th at 2 p.m. A full executive meeting will be held in the Church Hall Jan. 4th at 2 p.m. Installation of officers for 1974 are as follows: Honorary President - Mrs. W. Oake; Past President - Mrs. T. Rehder; President - Mrs. R. Coombes; Recording Secre tary - Mrs. L. Tomlinson; Ass't. Recording Secretary Mrs. M. Slute; « Treasurer Mrs. A. W Harris; Ass't. Treasurer Mrs. D. Austin; Corresponding Secretary - Mrs. R. Byers; Citizenship & Social Action Mrs. L. C. Carlson; Finance Chairman Mrs. T. Rehder; Christian Education - Mrs. C. Trewin; Community Friendship & Vis iting - Mrs. A. Hills; Litera- ture & Program Mrs. H. Jeffery; Stewardship & Voca- tion - Mrs. M. Slute; Press & Publicity - Mrs. A. McDonald; Supply & Welfare - Mrs. W Bragg, Mrs. G. Barrie; Nomi- nations Mrs. M. Puk, Mrs. T. Rehder; Manse - Mrs, A. May, Mrs. K. Shackelton; Pianist Mrs. D. Cole, Mrs. J. Munday; Flowers - Mrs. Ball and units; Social Mrs. C. Downey, Mrs. E. Shackelton, Mrs. R. Hutch inson; Kitchen Mrs. C. H. Cook Mirs. Gordon White, Mrs. Cecil Morrison; finance Committee - Mrs. T. Rehder, Mrs. R. Coombes, Mrs. M. Slute, Mrs. A Harris, Mrs. A. May. The worship service was in charge of Unit 3. Mrs. A. Blair gave a reading on Christmas the(ie, "Our Gifts". Hymn 57, "Gentle Mary laid her child", was sung. Mrs. M. Wiseman read the scripture from Matt hew chap. 2, verses 7-11. Mrs. Wiseman gave a paper on "Our Gifts". stressing our Daily thanks, Brotherhood and Friendly Greetings, but the greatest gift of all is the Birth of Jesus. Miss Margaret Allin favorec us with a lovely rendition ot "0 Little Town of Bethlehem' Hymn 62, "While Shepherds watched their flocks by night" was sung. Mrs A. Blair read a storv of the First Christmas, "The Shenherd who would not go". A poen 'Christmas Cards" was read by Miss Winnie Cryderman, "Christmas Thoughts for all the Year" was read by IVIrs. G. Elliott. Everyone joined in singing Christmas carols accompan- ied by Mrs. D. Cole. Meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. Unit 3 served a cup of tea and Christ- mas cake. Mr. and Mrs. William Alexander Mason A very pretty winter wed- ding was solemnized by Rev- erend T. Gracie in a double rin ceremony. in St. John's Anglican Church, Bowman- ville, uniting in marriage Alice Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. (Jack) Jones, Bowmanville, R.R. 1, and William Alexander, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. (Sandy) Mason, Scarborough, on Saturday, December8, 1973. Mr. Clifford Evans was the organist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a formal length gown designed and made by herself, of white silk velvet, with an Empire waist, full skirt and a halter style bodice, with a tie bolero jacket trimmed on the slee- ves, collar and bottom with white maribou fur. A waist length tulle veil with sequin pearl trimmed petals, formed the head-piece, and she car- ried a cascade of red roses, white daisies and red star flowers. The bridesmaid was Miss Lynne Mason, sister of the groom, who was gowned in red silk velvet with red ribbon in her coiffure and carried a cascade of white daisies and red star flowers. The best man was Mr. David Annon, Kingston and the ushers were Mr. Tom Jones, brother of the bride and Mr. Douglas Mason, brother of the groom. The groom and the best man wore blue blazers and gray flannels, with boutonnieres of red roses and white daisies. The ushers wore plaid slacks and blue blazers. For the reception held at the Lion's Centre the bride's mother received the guests in a light blue gown, assisted by the groom's mother in a floral mauve gown. Their corsages were of white daisies and star flowers with fern. Mr. Wm. Salem, Windsor, uncle of the groom was the Master of Ceremonies. Mrs. M. Mason, Ituna, Saskatchewan, grandmother of the groom, whose wedding date was the same day in 1915 was present for the occasion. The happy couple will be residing in Kingston where the groom will continue his edu cation as a Mechanical En- gineer, and the bride is a Registered Nurse at Kingston General Hospital. Several showers were held in honor of the bride among which was one given by Miss Lynne Mason for neighbours and friends. Mrs. J. Jones Jr., Haydon, at the bride's The End of An Historie Year This year of 1973 has been an comes out on time a historic one for your about to be stores when it shouldt 120-year-old Canadian Statesman Unfortunately, fo and its staff. subscribers, the posta First came the switch over from still apparently nota Linotypes and hot metal to Compu- quite adequately witht graphie typesetters that use sensitiz- mail it receives so out] ed paper and what we call cold type. still leaves much to Instead of handling pieces of lead, Although the Statesma we had to learn to cope with waxed Wednesday evening, s strips of paper that were placed on Toronto had not re large sheets, then photographed and papers on Friday lastv transferred to a piece of sensitized one mail bag destined f aluminum. While this process was not arrived on Saturd being learned, contractors were hope they'll overcom building a new home for our new lems soon. press that arrived late in the year, Now that we are n just in time to print the Port Hope with our new complica Guide and the several other papers we can look forward to1 that had been burned out in a with the expectation disastrous fire. Overnight, we had to family newspaper w switch from a more or less peaceful better, more colorfula operation to printing a five-day bigger, in the monthsa daily. are still a few changest Looking back on those hectic and new machinery ad days and nights, we have nothing but things up, and wh high praise for our staff who coped machines have beeni with the problems so well. there may be alter Somehow, we all came through it without too many changes in staff, and we're proud to tell our readers and advertisers that we are now producing more copies of this paper and larger ones than ever before. The new, clearer look and the versatility of the new system obviously has met with reader approval, plus the fact that we are now controlling our own production schedules so the paper usually modernization in the fr up to provide betteî up-to-date facilities eustomers. In closing off 1973, remiss if we didn't expr those who have made i us to continue our pr scribers, advertisers customers, not forgett respondents and our il We wish all our friends in 1974. .nd is in the be. r our mail al system is able to cope the volume of lying delivery be desired. n was mailed ubscribers in ceived their week . . . and for Orono had ay. We only e their prob- more familiar iated process, the new year n that your ill be even and we hope ahead. There to take place, ded to speed en the old disposed of, rations and ont office set r and more S for our we would be ress thanks to t possible for rogress. sub- and printing ting our cor- n plant staff. the very best Alex McGregor 1-D'A- Drugs KING ST. W. 623-5792 BOWMANVILLE FOR EMERGENCY SERVICE CALL... Art Evans 623-4566 or Mark Borutskie 623-4665 Following the enjoyable KinsmenClub'stourof the Christmas lights on Sunday, Dec. 16th, and the Kinettes' lunch at the Memorial Park Clubhouse, Mrs. Annie Darch, incoming President of the Senior Citizens Club expressed thanks to Kinsmen President Bob Abbott for their thoughtfulness in making the tour possible i7ý