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a bil etch tate er et a te Page 6 Nativily Theme Dominates Cards _ Modern Christmas cards feature literally hundreds of interpreta- tions of the popular Nativity theme. Many of these are repro- ductions. from the old masters while many others have been created especially for the Christ- mas card industry. . The Nativity theme, which nat- urally lends itself to an almost endless variety of interpretations and a wealth of detail, long has been a favorite subject of Chris- tian artists. Many of the details, based upon certain Bible texts, have fostered various legends -- such as those concerning the Magi --which grew until the Wise Men were identified and given King- doms. . The Annunciation is among the earliest subjects represented in Christian art, antedating the Ma- donna and Child theme by several centuries, and it is interesting to note that the fathers of the Church determined how the Madonna should be portrayed, her dress and mantle are usually blue and red. Every Person Has Favorite Tree Trims When it comes to trimming the Christmas tree -- you, like many others, probably have some very definite ideas of your own. If you haven't, the following suggestions may prove welcome as well as practical. The trend seems to be, as al- ways, towards as large a Christ- mas tree as the room will per- mit. The old-fashioned floor-to- ceiling tree is still the stand-by in many homes, and, where space is available, a big tree is always most cheerful and "Christmas-y."' You may be one of those fortun- ates who remembers the tree trim- med with garlands of popcorn or i2s-<rcanberries or both. Maybe you still find a tree "'bare" with- out a manger or ice skating scene beneath it to simplify your feeling of Christmas. To some extent the type and size of tree used depends on the section of the country. People in the North- east and East favor the big, long- needled balsam, while the South and West perfer the Southern and the Douglas fir. Many families like happily-light- ed_ trees, colored glass ornaments of all sizes, shapes and colors topped with a gaily large gold or silver star. The Haileyburian Longest Year Once there was a year which contained 445 days -- or an extra two months. Numa Pompilius supposedly cre- ated the Roman calendar in the seventh century B.C. Although re- vised several times, the calendar by Julius Ceaser's time was two months behind the sun. When Ceaser set his experts to the task of revising the calendar in the 16th century, they found they had to meet the problem of catch- ing up with the sun. So two months were inserted between the months of November and December for the year 46 B.C. Why Xmas Candles? On Christmas Eve the Christ. Child wanders all over the earth seeking deserving people-- people who are kind and thoughful of oth- ers, and people who have loving hearts. Lighted candles are plac- ed in the windows by such people so that He may not stumble and fall. In the course of His search He visits every castle and hut, no matter how rocky and rough His path may be. Merry Christmas De El Thursday, December 25, 1958 su ae ; te decorated with multi-|| "NORTHERN TELEPHONE COMPANY LIMITED -- SNOTICE (2- = Public Notice is hereby given that Application has been made to the Ontario Telephone Authority under Section 80 of The Telephone Act for approval of revision of rates in exchanges that are now dial opereted, and in such other exchanges as may become dial operated in the future. ~The exchanges presently affected are as follows: : ; é Atikokan Rate Group 3 Kapuskasing Rate Group 4 cas " " Moonbeam aoe ectcipal a | Cobatt e 3 . New Liskeared ue mo & Englehart Opasatika - ef ia Ki " 3 Smooth Reck Falls " iba Haileybury All manually operated exchanges will be continued at the existing rates in their appropriate Rate Groups. A summary of propesed Tariff revisions is given below: ~MONTHLY EXCHANGE RATES FOR RATE GROUPS Class of 1 2 3 4 5 \ 6 Pro- Pre- Pro- Pre- Pro- Pre- Ser- Pre- Pro- Pre- vice senf posed sent posed sent posed sent posed sent RESIDENCE Individ- ual =. 2.75 22 Party 2.45 Multi- Party tas % 10 Or = 2.95 3.25 3.05 3.35 3.15. Pro- posed Pre- sent Pro- posed 3.15 2.90 3.30 3.05 3.45 3.25 3.65 3.50 3.90. 3.75 4.15 2.65 2.55 2.75 2.65 2.85 "2.75 2.97: 2.85 3.10 3.00 3.30: Less 2.75 3.05 2.85 3.15 3.25° 3.55 Multi- - Party ° Over 10 2.35 Exten- sion 3.45 2.25 2.45 2.55 26s. 2.15 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.25 1.25 BUSINESS Individ- ual 4.00 oie ' Party 3.25 Multi- i Party Be 10 Or ' 3225.3 3.00 teow 4.10 3.75 4.35 4.00 4.60 Less Multi- Party a Over 10 Exten- sion P.B.X. ' Trunk 6.00 7.20 6.75- 7.95 7.50 8.80 8.25 9.75 9.25. 11.10 P.B.X. : 2 Exten- 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1:25 1.25 1.65 475 sion The above noted rates cover the usual types of service required. All other rates for miscellaneous equip- ment and services are available on request. 4.80 4.50 5.30 5.00 5:85. 240.90 6.50 6.25 7.40 . 7.00 8.40 385 3.75. 435. "58-495 = 475 5.40 5.25 16.05 535 ers: 4.25 485 4.50 5.10: 2.75 3.00 3.25 --_ ~ 3.50 3.75 4.00 1.25. 1.25. "125. . 1.25. 925 aes 25. 12b 25 i ee 10.50 12.60 Any representations to be made to the Authority with respect to this Applicati sbinittec or before December 29th, 1958 and nddveveed geese: ro ix _Apphestion should bo ae : The Chairman, : The Ontario Telephone Authority, 7 Queen's Park Crescent East, TORONTO, Ontario. Group 6 rates except multi-party 10 or less already have been a Z i i Grou [ pproved by The Ont Teleph horit for Timmins and South Porcupine by Order No. 303 dated September 11th, 1956 to beet ene effestive aap s date these exchanges are converted to dial operation. With the advent of dial, subscribers in Timmins and South Porcupine will be able to dial between their two exchange areas directly without charge. The Company has had no general rate increase since 1951, and has been intain p. r : reas i able to maintai t rat only because of increasing growth and the application of strict economy measures in the face of eh crinercdsiea costs. _Due to the greater complexity of telephone plant, the increasing amount of plant per telephone, and ineeeasing ee maint nonee costs per telephone are rising. The average plant in service in 1958 is x ; 5 Beats ee a per telephone whereas the average plant in service in 1951 was only $112.00 per tele- Operating epenises have .climbed considerably since the last i in : 1 | har general rate is i - tributable in part to a rise in labour costs. In addition to paying wages that compare Tea IM HEEIE Gah others in the industry, we have a generous Company Paid Pension Plan, Group, Life and Accident Insurance and Hospital-Medical Plan. Nevertheless all-controllable costs have been kept to a minimum over the years, but tf the costs we cannot control such as depreciation, cost of mone d i Mie hectic acun rele ee y, and new plant, haye climbed tremendously due Conversion to dial under present rates is provin i oF 1 I jal ur g uneconomic because of the cost of the large f money involved at high interest rates and the much costlier maintenance charges. We believe yeu will og 166 that by holding the line against rate increases for seven years when all other costs have been coal -rising, we haye made a worthwhile contribution to the people of the areas we serve x If any further information is desired with reference to the above Application, apply to. the undersigned Northern Telephone Company Limited, Box 450, & NEW LISKEARD, Ontario. Dated this 15th day of December, 1958 C.A: STEVENS) inetos a : _ Secretary. ee et gee na Ee