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| on Mis. Peacock Heads WF Mrs. ; Ors) OF Peacock was named as president when the slate of of- _.ficers for St. Andrew's United ; Church Women's Federation held |" qeetheir December meeting at the ee anse on Wednesday evening. Rice, convened . the ther officers in the slate ' presented by the chairman of the nominating~ com- "mittee, Miss' Muriel- Rice, includ- ed Mrs. W. C. Arnold,.assisted by 'Mrs. Orr, as second vice-president; (the office of first. vice-president "was not filled) Mrs. D. Seanlon, Secretary ; Mrs. G. Peckover, treasurer; 'Miss Muriel Rice, de- votional secretary; Mrs. A. L. Bar- ry, mianse committee secretary; - Mrs. J. B. Robinson, kitchen; Miss - Jean McGill, Christian Education ,secretary; Mrs. Lloyd Childs and "Mrs. T. D. Criagg,- community friendship; Mrs. A. Green, relief ~and supply; Miss Cecelia Somer- ~ville, litenature secretary; Mrs. G. Maddison, social secretary. . The devotional part of the meet- ing was in charge of Mrs. C. E. _ Peacock, "assisted by. Miss Muriel Rice, who read the Christmas story as told by St. Luke. Mrs. Peacock gave a very interesting talk on "'Merry Christmas": -A..vote of thanks was moved 'by the congregational' vice-president, Mrs. C. Lowery, ito Mrs. M. B. Glazier, Mrs. F. W. Thompson, Mrs. G. P. Thoday, Mrs. T. Cragg, Mrs. Clayton' Dunn, Miss Muriel Mrs. G. Wilson, Miss« C. erville, and Mrs. R. Murphy, who convened tthe various tables atthe bazaar, Mrs. T..Cnagg, who Masonic banquet; and Mrs. L. Childs, who convened the rummage sale in November. It was decided to send a dona- tion ito the' Victor Home in Toron- to.. The meeting was closed with the Mizpah Benediction. After- wards, the Christmas party, with the usual exchange of gifts and lunch, was enjoyed. William McConnell Celebrates Birthday Mr. William McConnell celebra- ted his 91st birthday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Childs, with whom he makes his home, His birthdate is* December 25th, but the celebration is usually held a few days in advance. Mrs. George Gibbons and Mrs. Albert McChesney, whcse birth- days are on the same date as Mr. McConnell's, were his guests and all enjoyed ia game of cards, plus, a: birthday lunch and cake with candles. Although Mr. McConnell spends a couple of months every summer visiting his daughter, Mrs. Don Mc- Monagle and other relatives in Kingston, he still prefers the cold, bracing air of the north. Christmas tree. lights should be turned off when the family is away from home. Thursday, December 22, _ 1960 The Haileyburian The RCAF will again ee host this year fe Indians and Eskimos by having Christmas. parties at northern bases. SEEING SANTA ... Visiting Santa to inform him in 'advance of the things to put under the tree is a yearly tradition just about everywhere. Santa is a kingly, big man--sometimes, it seems, too big for the very young, especially if mommy happens to get more than a couple of feet away. Santa, stout-hearted fellow that he is, | seems to take it all in stride. Just part ths a 'any' 's work, you know. janaes at St. ca: By REV. R. H. Nixon as "The great Feast ie Our Lord's Birth will begin with the Midnight Sung. Eucharist at 11:15: p.m. on Christmas Eve. Before. the Pro- cession through the church: made by the Crucifer, Acolytes, Parish Choir, Servers and Parish Priest, Father Nixon will. bless the Na- tivity Crib to remind us of.the Manger at Bethlehem. On all feasts of the church and weekly, the Holy Sacrifice. of the Eucharist is offered to God-as our bounden duty and: service,-so that we may share our lives. with Christ, and Christ with us in the blessed sacrament of the altar. The familiar carols will have an important place in the services of the church in Christmastide. The parish choir will present the anthem '*'Come, Jesus, Holy Child' by Healey Willan at the midnight |Hucharist and the family Euch- arist Christmas morning. The set- ting to the Eucharist will be that of John Merbecke, 1550 A.D. On Christmas morning there will 'be two celebrations of the Euch- arist, at 9:00 a.m. and a family) Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. (Please |note change of time). The parents jin the parish have been asked to bring their children, +Eucharist a visit will be made to as at this '. + Two cars were in collision on Highway 11 at-North Cobalt on Saturday evening eters sei Passengers were taken to the Misericordia Hospital in EISESTUR oe treatment. 1 how much this wish means to you?! jmarks the difference between ex- _ |having friends of whom-we become' |more aware. of this season, tof routine to the higher plains of' | purpose; helping us to realize the: |truth of ~the words 'spoken by' EE YR TR the. crib with the children. At 4:00 p.m. Christmas Day the office of Evensong will be recited in the parish church. The Holy Eucharist will be of- fered Monday, Tuesday and Wed- nesday in Christmas week at 10:00 a.m, being.the Feasts of St. Ste- phen, the first Christian Martyr; St. John, Evangelist and Apostle; and Holy Innocents. Wednesday, December 28, Holy Innocents' Day, the annual Christ- \ 21) mas party for the children of the church school; choir boys and girls, Little Helpers and their par- ents will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the parish hall. This will be a sup- per party followed by entertain- -|ment. On the octave day of Christmas, January tst, 1961, the Eucharist will be offered 'at 9:00 a.m. and: 11:00 a.m. At 6:30 p:m. Evensong will be recited followed at 7:00 p.m. with the service of Nine Les-) sons and Carols. A happy and blessed Christmas-' tide to each of you. | 3 | Christmas meeting Mrs. McGilliv- \ray had missed since she became Protect Floors and Rugs From Tree Resin Drip Unfortunately . Christmas 'trees | will drip a sticky resin -- so, pro-: jtect your rug under the tree. Cut Ja circle of green and red crepe |paper, cover it with fire proofed cotton. batting .and- 'frost with sparkling "artificial snow flakes. If resin from your tree does drip onto your polished floor, it jmay be cleaned with a soft cloth Haileybury WI Entertains at Parly Members of the Haileybury Wo- men's Institute entertained their children at a Christmas plarty in the Legion Hall when fifteen boys and girls were present to enjoy an evening of games, the highlight of it all 'being a visit from Santa, who brought gifts for all" After-; wards, the mothers served lunch. The Christmas meeting was held at ithe home of Mrs. Robert Camp- who is- one of the Charter: members of the branch, and is. always hostess for the Christmas party meeting, and provides a Yuletide atmosphere with a light- ed tree' and lovely house decora- tions, as well as a beautifully dec- erated itable fior the pot-luck sup- per which follows the. evening pro- gram. Before coming to the meeting, Mrs. Sauve and Mrs. McIntyre vis- ited Mrs. R. McGillivray, another tong-+term member, who is in the hospital with a fractured arm, bringing her ia basket of fruit and Christmas treats. It was the first a member. A remembrance was also sent to Mrs. Sam Craig, an- other Charter member, who is spending the winter in Sudbury. During ithe short business meet- ing, the group enjoyed singing the . old familiar Christmas carols with Mrs. Louise Craig at the piano, Games were played and gifts ex- changed then a pot-luck supper wrung. out of hot' suds. Rinse" with brought an enjoyable evening to clear water. a elose. Merry Christmas By Rev. W. Merry Christmas! This is a fa- miliar, but I 'trust, meaningful wish. Have you stopped to consider It conveys friendship, which istence and living. Were it not for life would be a.drab existence indeed. It serves to lift us from the rut) Jesus,. "It-is more blessed to give jthan' to. receive." . J. Churchill I sincerely hope that it helps us all to recognize that the many blessings which we enjoy through- out the year can be attributed to the Christian heritage of our free country, of which Christmas is one of the reminders. In case you haven't made this important ob- servation, may I ask how many of us would be willing to exchange places with someone behind the iron or bamboo curtains. With these few reminders of its meaning, please allow me, on be- half 'of. the Pentecostal Assembly and on my own behalf to wish you a Merry Christmas. |