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12The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 21, 1977, Section Two i ub eptubtut Ediors Hael nd ackCrao elephone 987-4201, To ahl our readers, we extend best wishes for a Merry Christmas. Anglican Chrch News Members of the congrega- tion, with the Choir and Servers, led a besson and Carol Service in St. George's Church at 11:15 a.m. on Sund.ay, December 18. SMr. Wayne Linton, Head Server, assisted by hîs wife, Lynn, hosted aServers' Party on Saturday. They went to the Terrace for roUler skating and then hack to their home for gifts and supper. 'the icy -wveather almost stped 'the 11:15 Service and it id require the postpone- mient of the Church School CandIehii'it Service. It will be Au and Vïi kGray etwcastle held in Epiphany, which is the Season of Lights. At 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nicole Christine Dawson, daughter of Brian and Nelda Dawson, was baptized in St. George's Church. Brian's parents from Manchester, England and Canadian relatives and friends of the family attended the service and reception. The Fellowship Club of St. George's The Fellowship Club of St. George's had a pot luck supper on Saturday at 7 p.m. Their auction provided somne money to assist at the local hockey arena . The Club will be distributing their Christmas flowers this week. Christma s Eve Servicewil be held at 11:30 p.m. at St. George's Anglican Church and regular Services will be held Christmas Day. U.C.W. News The Newcastle United Church Women held their general meeting at the home of Mrs. Marilyn Martin, on Monday evening, December l2th. The President, Mrs.- Eileen Allin, opened the meeting with- a Christmas Poem and. then proceeded with a Christmas with the business. The Secre- tary, Mns. Lesle Campbell gave a resumne of the groups' activities. Mrs. Kay Powell, in the absence of the treasurer, Mrs. Jean Holmes, presented the Treasurer's report, which showed a busy and prosperous year. The President rend the budget for 1978 which was approved. The Christmas Worship was taken by Mesdames Marjorie Caswell, Marion Allin and Bessie Dean. The hymn, 0 Little Town of Bethlehem was sung, followed by the Scrip- ture depicting the Christmas story read by Bessie. Marion gave a Christmas reading, after whicl hetlw in Silent Night was sung. The medi- tation on Candies was given by Marjorie, showing how the Kendo! His Antiques Participates in Sale Here 1At the recent Antique Sale held at The Flying Dutchman, dealers from a wide area brought their wares for inspection and possibly sale. Unfortunately, the weather was uncooperative With the resuit that cu-nstomers were not as mould and fniesp candies can be compared to a person's life and giving refer- ences from the Bible. Marion led in prayer and the singing of Joy to the World closed the Worshîp period. Mrs. Ann Spîvey introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Allan Haldenby, the wife of the Anglican Church Rector. As part of their ministry, Rev. and Mrs. Haldenby had spent nine years in the Yukon at Dawson City. She depicted some of the activities and customs of' the residents of this city during the month of December and at Christmas. She also >related some of their expeniences and those of some of the people. This was presented la a very interesting Martin, expressed the thanks of the -ladies to Mrs. Haldenby for coming and joining in the Christmas meeting. The ladies in charge, Mesdames Myrtle Pearce, Jean Rickard and Madeleine Buckley served a deliclous lunch and a social hour was enjoyed. The President thanked Marilyn for opening hier home and then closed the meeting with Prayer. United Church News Newcastle United Church was the scene of the most impressive Christmas Pageant yet. Pnior to the presentation, Gordon Jose lit the fourth Advent Candie, proclaiming the Celebration of the Hope that Christ brought into the Wonld. plentiful as expected. Among those taking part was Doris Roberts from the Kendal His Antiques. She and Elva Reid also have a shop in Kirby. As commentators M,,arilyn Martin, Erla Jose and Glenn Allin read the Christmas story, the actors appeared. Angel Gabriel acted by Ronnie Verheek appeared and spoke to Mary played by Susan Wagar, whom the Angel told to visit her cousin Elizabeth (Gail Rickard>. In the, next scene Joseph (Stephen Selby> led a live donkey on which Mary serenely sat. Typical of donkeys, it needed a lti persuasion to move, and was pushed from behind by a gentleman in a tweatieth century suit. As Joseph and Mary reached the stable, a live baby, two-month old Ticia Pearce, peacefuliy lay in the manger. The Shepherds, David Spivey, Gary and Glen Schmid, hearing of the Birth of Jesus, went to Bethlehem to see the Baby Jesus and on their return spread the news of the Birth. Then entered Herod (David Rickard) and his High Pniest (Newton Selby). As the Star appeared in the East the Wise Men (Bill Selby, Jack Chard and Calvin Allin) followed it to the manger and presented their gold, frankinsense and myrrh. After the Wise Men presented their gifts, the children and members of the congregation also wenit forward, pnesenting their, White Gifts and offering, the climax to a truly meaning- ful Christmas,. The Christmas Concert to have been presented by the Sunday School Chîhdnen on Sunday evening, was cari- celled due to t he inclement weather. On Thursday evening, Carol singîag, beginning at the Church at 8:45 p.m. will be eoyd followed by coffee and mnepie at the Manse. On Christmas Day, the Service will be held at the regular hour of 10:30 a.m. Senior Citizens' Christmas Party On Thursday evening, December lSth over seventy Senior Citizens enjoyed a Christmas Party. Mr. George Buckley opened the meeting with two minutes' silence in memory of Mr. Harny Jose who had been President since the inception of the Senior Citizens' programmes hene. The meeting was then turned over to Mrs. Queenie Fletcher who presented the following programme. Canols by Rev. Thomas Smith, guitar selections bv Mr. and Mrs. Bud Virtue, a readin2g What Does Christmas Mean? by Mrs. George Allun, a reading by Mrs. Queenie Fletcher and a showing of sldes by Mr. Harold Harris. Many of these wene pictures taken on pre- vious Senior Citizen trips. A bountiful Christmas lunch under the direction of Mrs.' May Burley, with members from Newtonville and New- castle participating, was enjoyed. Newcastle Community Bowling Youth 125 and Over A. Rowe 125, W. Luke 145-133, M. Tryon 156, J. Wind 203-148, W. Johnson 160-135, P. Johnson 155-123, S. Reicheld 145-144, M. Tryon 214, K. Jenkins 186-205, K. O'Boyle 148, J. Beard. 129, S. Stere 126-241, A. Stere 137-137, B. Crockett 170, W. Couch 172- 141,' L. Kozak 153-169, B. Rowe 135, J. Blurns 135, A. LeBlanc, 131, D. Osborne 193, P. Parson 130, N. Lake 141-168, J. Boyd 221, M. Tufford 218, J. Walker 146, L. Wind 144-136, D. Burns 187-132, P. Bromley 131-165, G. Friday Mixed G. Dunlop 207-204,. E. Embley 215, T. Emhley 222- 265, A. Vogels 225-200-219, H. Webb 233, L. Pearce 236, H. Nicholson 233-215, B. Caîl 205, H.' Caîl 240, R. Pearce 226-238, M. MacDonald 203, M. Henry 207-241, M. Peance 221-233, S. Keller 216, E. Keller 206, A. Pearce 248,' M. Burley 250, J. Holmes 247-246, R. Good 267-223-269,' G. Osmond 221, T. Osmond 246. Merry Christmas and a Happy 'New Year to ahl bowlers from Gladys and Merril. Mrs. Bessie -Dean was pleasantly surprised last week when son Jim, who is in the Navy and lives in Halifax, came home unexpectedfly and visited for a week. 1 Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ron Munro who cele- brated their 25th wedding anniversary at -Brownsville Community Centre on Friday evening, December l6th. Birthday greetings to Allan Gray, John Metrailler, Scott Foster, Ronald Powell and Carolyn Garrod. The Staff of Lockhart Public School and their spouses, enjoyed a social evening oîw . Friday at the home of Mr. anc, Mrs. Gary Eames, Pontypool after a dinner at the Coachr and Four. Mrs. Woo, who spent a. couple of weeks with daughterý Lîlly in thei eighty-five degree weather of Hawaii, returned home this week. The indle- ment weather of Sunday forbed a delay and a stay overnight in Chicago. What a homecoming I Mn. William Cailreturned1 home from hospital oni Sunday. -___ 177, T. Oke 186-139, K. Gilmer 141-149, D. Chard 173-139. 200 and Over SLadies M. Major 210, P. Irwin 215, E. Perrin 201, B. Mercer 236-262,' 1. Brown 254, M. Buriey 227, G. Henry 219, J. Holmes 240, B. Petherick 216, M. Pierik 294, E. Meadows 261, P. Pacey, A.* Langstaff I1' 201, S. Foster 222-226, K. Mercer 226. suc Men Hp -uar u G. Kimbal, 237, 1. Fans Hpeyuael 213-212, W. Flintoff 221-230-200, g o@d spirits tiaise B. ýStapleton 200, G. Calder holiday season. 247, R. Clapdorp 206, B. Lewis Ou eteal0 207-213-232, K. Cowhing 200-203, ~Orhs oalo J. Schultz 208, E, Taylor our flue frieuds 203-217-244, G. Watson 200-254,' adptos J. Graham 227-225, G. Cowling ~adptos 210-243-274, B. Farrow 258-240, R. Sutelif f 231-229, M. Henry ýG.W. Allen 262, 256, D. Powell 204,C.Pam y Thursday Mixed E. Glanville 200, G. Dunlop Mt. 223, R. Forget 266, J. Ritchie 229, C. Tennant 204, M. Lewis 19 King St. E. 205, F. Lewis 270-248-200, W. Newcastle Forget 205-K. Southern 225, T. f Hamre 200. M au the happy M RSagie 0f christmasM f11 ail gour days with harmong.M On a jouons noteM we Bay thanka.M Jay and aundaM BECKER'S - NewcastleM ,* ~y- 4 ~,' - ~ .~ >, t 'I Wishing you ail the Shappiness this holyb Sholiday can bring.ý eMay your Christmas" be brightened by , our thanks. Byford-s Gift Shoppe 40 King St. East Newcastle aMay the blessings ofM ýthe holy season fi11 5YOIu with peace and joy M Bill, and Paulie StorksM Candy and Kim M l odwse o vr er hita M esn ehp o ilejytehp M n oeta r ato h oia esn MET n IASBR Mecsl