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1 10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 15,1962 WESLEYVILLE and DISTRICT NEWS Durham College Appoints New Personnel Director On Wednesday, December 8, group 2 of the Welcome U.C.W. held their Christmas meeting at the church. The meeting was opened with prayer by the leader, Mrs. Hazel Tufford, and business conducted by her. The treasurer's treasurer's report showed a healthy balance after all the year's commitments had been met. There had been no communication from the sponsored child since last meeting and word has been received that there is a possible change in policy of the church in regard to individual support. Whether or not this effort will be carried on, will be discussed at the general meeting. This is a work that has continued annually since 1945. The friendship committee asked for names for the Christmas card list, and thanks was expressed by Mrs. Hazel Irwin for cards received while she was in hospital. Contributions of pictures, and verses for the scrapbook were handed in to be assembled later when all members have shared. The leader for the month, Barbara Irwin, led in a devotional period for Christmas. Christmas. The Christmas story in contemporary words was read by her and members formed a procession to place their white gift offering in a basket flanked by a white candle, open Bible and beautiful bouquet of pine branches and flowers. The offering was $35 but made up from funds to $50. This offering has for many years been sent to the Fred Victor mission where it will be much needed this year. A letter, supposedly written to Bethlehem by a tourist on his return home, was read in parts by Mesdames Edna Barrowclough, Hope Hold- away and Verna Austin. After each reading the audience sang a verse of "0, Little Town of Bçthlehem." The offering was received by Verna Austin and dedicated by Hope Holdaway. Carols and prayer ended this part of the devotions. All were delighted delighted to have Mrs. June Nichols with them and sing a Polish Carol called "When Jesus came to Earth." She asked all present to sing the chorus witn her, and then she played several Christmas carols. June has piano pupils on Wednesdays so it is a rare pleasure to have her come. Barbara Irwin had arranged a Christmas contest using Christmas symbols. Pictures of them were cut in three and when the three pieces were fitted together, the team of three hunted about the room for information concerning them. Then each group explained the meaning of each symbol - Christmas tree, carols, stocking and Yule log. Another contest was held during the few minutes required required to make tea. It was FOODS OF CHRISTMAS mmmmmm -wt whumw » mm SPFPIAI | Y PRICED! A Good Supply of Turkeys and A-l Beef Canadian Medium Cheddar 7.69 Kg 3.49 lb. CHRISTMAS GIFTS See our large selection of Fancy Gift Boxes or tins of Chocolates, Biscuits and Christmas Cake. Canadian Mild Cheddar 7.09 Kg 3.20 lb. Maple Leaf Kobassa 7.39 Kg 3.30 Lb. Luncheon Meat Fresh sliced. 4.50 Kg 2.04 Lb. Many In-Store Specials in This Week Order Now MEAT OR CHEESE PLATTERS AND FRUIT BASKETS. r WE WILL BE OPEN TILL 9 P.M. EVERY NIGHT EXCEPT SAT. STARTING Monday, December 20th D YKSTRA'S ELICATESSEN AND FOOD MARKET LTD. 73-77 King St. W. Bowmanville, Ont. L1C1R2 good to have Mrs. Hazel Irwin back, looking well after her session in hospital. She is part of this December group and provided the delicious ice cream and cookies served during the visiting time. On Saturday evening December 11th, the Jr. and Sr. choirs of Welcome United church presented a concert of Christmas music in support of Queen's Theological Fund. It was a real Christmas treat. The church looked Christmasy with two arrangements of red and white poinsettias, and each window decorated with greens and alternating red and green deep glass candle holders. Their flickering coloured light added to the background of colour including including the decorated Christmas tree. Christmas music on the piano was provided by Suzanne Rutherford prior to the opening of the concert until John Groeneveld M. C. welcomed the crowd. The congregation sang carols at intervals and during the receiving of the offering by Peter Symons and Stephen McHolm. The junior and senior choir in their golden and blue coloured gowns filled the choir loft to over flowing, and the juniors left their places after singing "The Evergreen" and "Marshmallow "Marshmallow World". They were accompanied at the piano by Barbara Dinner and led by Gloria Dundas. The seniors' first numbers were, "While by my Sheep" and "All my Heart this Night Rejoices". They were accompanied throughout the evening by Mrs. H. Reeve and led by John Groeneveld. Other carols they sang were, "Go Tell it on the Mountain", "Echo Carol", "Lo, How a Rose", "His name shall be called Wonderful" and "The first Christmas Morn". The junior choir returned to sing, "The Snow Lay on the Ground" and "Christmas". Part of the latter was hummed instead of singing words, the combined choirs sang "Dona Nobis Pacem", unaccompanied, unaccompanied, first in English, then in Latin. The concert concluded with "And there were Shepherds" Shepherds" by the choirs and "Joy to the World" by all in the church. Between the numbers by the choir there were duets by Barbara Croft and Eliza Dinner, "Fairest Flower" and "Gentle Mary". Solos by Elizabeth Kellogg, "The Angel Gabriel" a Basque carol of Gabriel's appearance to Mary, and "I wonder as I wander" a folk carol from the Appalachians. She was accompanied by Krista McHolm. A piano solo by Suzanne Rutherford, and a quintet, Lloyd Kellogg, Lavern Farrow, John Groeneveld, Groeneveld, Tom Wilson and Roly Bowman sang "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" and "O Holy Night". The concert was a real Christmas treat and the audience responded heartily to Mrs. Mary Kellogg's vote of thanks for the time and effort given by all participants for the whole evening. On Sunday morning, Dec. 12th, the Welcome Sunday school held their annual White Gift service, with the decorations decorations of the previous evening still in place, with a wooden creche added. The third Advent Sunday devotion was in charge of the Angus family. Ron Angus reminded us of the other candles and their meaning. Cindy lit the first candle, Craig lit the second, each reminding us of its meaning. The third candle Vanstone has gone NUTS! Also... 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During this time they found that two of their number were from a welfare family and a two week's resident refugee family. At the conclusion of the presentation of the wise men's gifts, two hampers were found to give to these children. The children did a good job of showing the message. Mrs. Frank's class sang "What Child is This". Diane Byer's class led in the responsive part of the service and Barbara Croft accompanied accompanied her tiny tots with guitar as they sang "Away in a Manger". The white gifts were placed in the manger by the children themselves and the adult offering was received received by Peter Symons, Stephen McHolm, Stephen Franke and Patrick Bamsey. While all this was going on the future Josephs, Marys and Wisemen were being entertained at the manse with Suzanne Rutherford Rutherford and her little boy. The announcements told of the free Sunday school concert being held at the church on Saturday night, Dec. 18th; the Christmas Eve service at Garden Hill and the New Year's Eve Party for the charge at Canton and other church events of this busy area. Paul Hoskin who has been in training in the armed forces on the west coast, arrived back to spend Christmas with relatives and friends. He will be returning in the first few days of January. Gordon McTavish has been appointed as the new Director of Personnel for Durham College. He officially takes up his duties here as of December 1. Gordon comes to Durham from WABCO Limited in Stoney Creek, Ontario, manufacturer manufacturer of braking equipment equipment for the Rail and Transit Industry of Canada, where he was Manager of Industrial Relations. Prior to this he was Group Representative, Salaried Salaried Employee Relations for Westinghouse Canada Limited in Hamilton. He has had a span of 12 years working in the personnel and industrial relations relations field. In addition, Gordon has been involved with the School of Business at Niagara College, serving in the capacity capacity of Chairman of the Personnel Personnel and Industrial Relations Relations Advisory Committee and instructing in the School of Continuing Education in the Business Program. As well, he was Chairman of the Advisory Committee for the Machine Shop propgram at Mohawk College. He is also President of the Personnel Association of Hamilton. College administrators believe that Gordon's personnel personnel and industrial experience, in addition to his association with Niagara and Mohawk Colleges, provide an excellent excellent background for his new post at Durham. Every year, hundreds of people die in alcohol-related accidents during the Christmas/New Year period. So enjoy the holiday parties ahead, but if you drink, don't drive. Remember, when you mix alcohol and driving you are endangering your life and the lives of others on the road. We wish you a safe and happy holiday.