The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

THE COLBORNE CHRONICLE. Thursday, December 23nd; 1360 CASTLETON W.A. The Christmas meeting of the Woman's Association met Thursday at the home of Mrs. G. Carr with Mrs. W. Covert presiding. Hymn "As With Gladness Men of Old", was sung followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. Mrs. B. Barlow read a Scripture selection from Isaiah followed by a Christmas mediation and prayer by Mrs. Covert. The Treasurer reported $242.-60 net profit from the Turkey Supper in October and $200.88 net profit from the Tea in November. Several items of busi- ness were discussed. It was decided to leave the purchasing of stack chairs for the S.S. until a later date. The officers were re-elected for 1961 with the exception of 1st Vice President, Mrs. R. Lawrason, who resigned and Mrs. J. C. McKague was appointed and also to assist the Secretary. The February meet-was planned with Mrs. D. It. Dingwall as convener. Mrs. W. Covert and Mrs. J. C. McKague were chosen as leaders for the World Day of Prayer. December 22nd was the date set to pack boxes for the shut-ins and dona-to be tions are asked tor tl left at Dingwall's Stor. y 1 | Season's Greetings Once again, we are happy to take this opportunity to wish all our good friends and patrons a very joyous Christmas. H. WILLARD11 8 * Merry Christmas Greetings of the season to yow, our friends and patrons! May peace and happiness be in your heart and joy in your home at his glad and glorious holiday time. HOWARD'S BEAUTY SALON 1 Howard Grosjean, Prop. From all of us to all of you, best wishes for a holiday season that lights up your hearts and homes with love and laughter. The roll call on "Christmas" was well answered. Mrs. G. Carr was convener for the "Christmas Festival" programme. Mrs. H. Welton read the Christmas Story from Luke 2:1-16. Various customs for Christmas from Germany, Sweden and India were read by Mrs. McKague, Mrs. Dingwall and Mrs. Carr, intersperSed with Christmas carols and a closing prayer. Mrs. Covert thankid Mrs. Carr as hostess and colt-After Grace a delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Covert and Mrs. Barlow. The United Church calendars were on sale. The January meeting will be withdrawn in lieu of the Congregational Supper. CASTLETON by Mrs. F. Warner Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nelson visited Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McKague on Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson, Kingston, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lome Darling on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. Young of Hamilton visited her father, Mr. A. Wolfraim, over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. George Tait are still quite poorly. Mrs. Danny Simpson and Mrs. C. Simpson visited Danny Simpson at Kingston General Hospital on Thursday where he is recovering from a serious opera-Mrs. H. Savage of Toronto visited her aunt, Mrs. M. Leopold, on Sunday. Stand the tree in water or snow outdoors until you're ready to use it indoors. Bring the tree indoors just before Christmas and take it out as soon afterwards as possible. (December 26th is recommend- The larger the tree the great-thc hazard,, so don't get one ;r than you need. Just before setting up the tree, saw off the trunk at an angle at least one inch above the original cut. Place the freshly cut Christmas tree trunk in water and keep level of wated above the cut the entire time the tree is indoors. (Check the water level at least once a day for absorption and evaporation.) s Holiday Greeting Yuletide greetings and our best wishes for a holiday that finds you in good health and leaves you with many pleasant memories. DOVE'S LUNCH GRIFFIS' SNACK BAR BERTHA - RUBY - SALLY - DIXIE GRIFFIS' DRUG STORE BILL - LOTTIE - JEAN South Cramahe Twp. School Area Board The regular meeting of South Cramahe Township School Area Board was held on December 15th, I960, at G. Vanwlcklin's Moved by Oliver and seconded by Bellamy that Dunk act as Secretary for the day. The minutes.were adopted as read by ffellatovy and seconded by Oliver. 1 ; Move'd by Oliver and seconded by Bellamy that the Board give $5.00 to each school for Christmas candy. Moved by Bellamy and seconded by Oliver that the Secretary notify the present takers, their services will nc longer be required after December 31st, 1960. Miived by Oliver and seconded by Bellamy that the accept Alex Wright's child till the end of June. Carried. Moved by Ferguson and seconded by Dunk that the Board accept Arthur Bailey's application for caretaker. Carried. Moved by Bellamy and seconded by Dunk that the Board give the Principal, Mr. Millar, authority toiwy supplies on order for new school. Carried. Moved by OlfV%r and seconded by Ferguson that the Board pay the following, accounts. Carried. Jack Hood, supplies $20.94; Elwood Jones $3.00; Newman Co. $6.27; Darling's Book Store $73.35. • Moved by Ferguson and seconded by Oliver that this ing adjourn. The Inaugural meeting to be held the second Thursday in January, 1961. SEASON'S GREETINGS From candy canes to happy reunions with friends and loved ones, the holiday season holds many joys. Our wish is that you may have a most bountiful share. CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY RULES The Industrial Accident Prevention Associations of Ontario have listed the following rules for the care of Christmas trees to ensure a fire-safe Christmas. Cut a growing tree or try to buy one that hasn't dried out from prolonged storage. (When too dry, tree branches are brit-; and shed needles easily.) Plumbing & Heating