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"A Family Tradition for 130 Years" rr > PORT PERRY STAR <J URAL R : : & What a disastrous fire on Band combined to create anoth- list of n late Saturday afternoon when er Christmas music evening. 'was discus the grandstand burned creat- In addition the congregation Newsle ing a huge loss for the joined in the singing of many, tion about Blackstock Fair Board as well many of the traditional carols. - shops a - as the whole community. This The School Christmas Presbyter: building that had been built Concert will be held on Tuesday Alma Duff some time in the mid-30s was evening at the public school report.Squ: an integral part of all of the gym beginning at 7 p.m. when needed for outdoor events sponsored by bands and choirs of both schools vice and the the board and other organizers. combine to produce another baskets w In addition a considerable evening filled with music for a teered. amount of equipment was the season. . special birthday. No doubt hus- Ruby Va stored in it. What a sad com- An Old . Fashioned band Fred wasinvolved in this ghjp "Di mentary on our local society of today as the fire marshall has deemed the cause to have been deliberate. What has happened to respect of public property? When the authorities discover the culprits, I wonder if they are prepared to help fund replacing this important build- ing in our community? On a much happier note. There have been several won- derful Christmas music evenings recently. On Wednesday evening A Touch of Country Christmas Concert Christmas Concert will be held at the United Church on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. For those who find Christmas a difficult season for whatever reason there will be a Longest Night of the Year Service at the united church at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21. Anyone who feels that this is the service for you is invited to attend. There were 13 tables at the Tuesday evening Christmas euchre with the following win- party. Congratulations Cathie. On Nov. 23 Christina Ewart was presented with her Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award by Lieutenant-Governor Jackman at Queen's Park. Attending the ceremony were Mrs. Ewart and Shirley Turner. Shirley also received a long service certificate from Lieut. Gov. Jackman along with two former Gold Award Achievers from the Cartwright Challengers, Janet Leadbeater and Marlene Buttery. Congratulations to you all on these fine achieve- ° which led us d levels of the ages Christians celebrate./ Ea a story or poen Christmas meaningful to The Blacks is sponsoring logo. The pri entries are to retary, Mrs. Jan Jan. 19, The com attracted a large crowd that ners: Wilma Van Camp, Ruby ments. "Chri was treated to a great evening Griffen, Muriel Butson, Doris' The annual Christmas party clothing or as a of Christmas music provided Evans, Violet Linton, Elwood of the members .of the St. Jo by the Cartwright Public School Choir. The Spastic Spoons, the Cartwright High School Junior Concert Band, David Wotten and the Kawartha Male Chorusin addi- tion to the singing group A Touch of Country. A lovely evening indeed. Another evening filled with Christmas music was the carol service held at the United Church on Sunday evening. Choirs from the St. John's Anglican, Nestleton United and Blackstock United along with the CHS Junior Concert Manns and Marie Gibson. Draws were won by Doris Hill, Wilma Van Camp, Kathleen Watts, Marie Gibson, Helen Dorrell and Gary Notenboom. Christmas extra draws were won by Gary Notenboom, Kathleen Watts, Marie Gibson and May Shortridge. If you enjoy cards plan to attend these Tuesday evening euchre parties at the Town Hall. Happy birthday wishes are extended to Cathie Taylor whose many friends gathered at her home on Saturday evening to help celebrate her Blackstock United Church Choir and their spouses was held at the church on Friday evening. . Morning Unit of the U.C.W. By Shirley Turner, Reporter On Tuesday, Dec. 10 the Morning Unit of the U.C.W. met at the home of Alma Duff. Margaret Mountjoy welcomed the 14 members with a special welcome to Marion Carnaghan and Mary Shepherd. The meet- ing was opened with a poem from an old Christmas card. The minutes were read and adopted. A letter outlining a Ashburn news It's quiet before Christmas| Lions New Ye The church was beauti- fully decorated with poin- settias given by families in memory of loved ones for Just a few days before Christmas and I do not seem to have much news to report for this week. the night, Hearth-fires glowing and snow on The wonder of Christmas a song in By Colir Sunday, Dec. the busiest, Church in quite a This was th Children's ons was part o and a very good The theme of the the Nativity Te was played by Huggett and 1 Scott Burton mad debut in the role Jesus. There was lo and there were som soloists. Sunday was the third Sunday of the trees, the "Third Sunday in Ad- Advent, with the Candle of Joy being The wonder of Christmas is all of vent." This was celebrated lit by the young people. Scripture ref- these, at Greenbank United There are scents from the kitchen of goodies to eat, And the last minute shoppers are trudging the street, But far in the distance the bells sound clear - The wonder of Christmas is every- erence was from Isaiah 61:23. Everyone in the community are invited to join together at Burns Church on Christmas Eve for the beautiful Christmas Eve Candlelighting service at 7:30 p.m. Glen and Joan Fleming have Church with the Candle of Joy being lit by Eleanor and Terry Crawford, and Rebbeca Raines placing the flame on the pulpit banner. The Sunday School sang "Joy, Joy, Joy, returned home following a vacation to where. : : a song from Ms. Funfiddle Reno, Nevada. The wonder is felt as a friend meets and the choir sang a lovely This Thursday is euchre night again a friend, anthem "Little Boy Child." With that age-old greeting of "Good will to men," The rapture expressed on one special Next Sunday is the last Sunday of Advent, when the Candle of Love will be | at the Community Centre at 8 p.m. Come out and enjoy a good evening with friends and you never know, Santa approachi might be there to greet you. day, : il lit. Everyone is invited to don't have pl When the worshiper kneels in silence | come to worship with your Club are As this will be my last column before to pray. friends at 11:15 a.m. and Christmas, I would like to share with | you "The Wonder of Christmas." { The wonder of Christmas is soft candlelight, My warmest wishes to all of you for a happy and blessed Christmas and special greetings to all the staff and | their families of the Port Perry Star. the children go to Sunday. School at 11:25 a.m. Then on Christmas Eve will be the candlelight ser- help support. their commu vicgat 7:30 p.m. The choir