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i5 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM DURHAM PASTORS As the Christmas 'season draws near, our thoughts turn to the shep- herds who watched their flocks by night, and to the sze men from the â€"-- __-:‘L _ AAAA "-c â€"â€" v, east. wfife. remember with rever- ence and adoration the “Babe of Bethlehem”. On the first Christmas morn the Angels brought the message “Peace ‘on earth, good will to men.” It is a message as much needed and as welcome today as in the days long past. Let us Christians strive sin- .cerely to serve ‘the “Prince of Peace.” In so doing we shall find the “peace that passeth understanding” which will radiate from us not on Christmas day only, but throughout PAGE 8. Iqu 3 Gal. Exten all. d'ing Christmas greetings to Amid the joy and the bustle of the Christmas season we are in danger of letting its true meaning pass un- noticed, and permit a false concep- tion of the day prevail in modern life. Like so much else in our day Christmas is in danger of becoming commercialised. Already we have “The Christmas Trade” as a term in the business World, and the “Christ- 88' REV ERNEST HAYES Christmas is the most joyful time of the year because it is the time when we think of others. \Ve forget‘ ourselves and endeavor to gladden the hearts of others. At some real expense. too. for Christmas is an ex- pensive business. Yet there is an infectious joy in making others happy which reacts on ourselves. It is felt by everybody at Christmas. Let us call it the Spirit of Christ- mas. It pervades everything, and far a brief period we live in a difâ€" ferent world: everybody seems glad, ' . H. S. FIDDES ARMSTRONG business thrives. the ve ery air as- sumes a dlfferent tmge. (fie sermon â€"-..AAA‘; DUI” U. u “VOVDOV v-â€" on the mount appears to be practi; cal, we share, we give, we sacrifice. we find new joy growing out of . these very practical and beautiful: ministrations. The Spirit of Christmas enables us to take the teachings of Christ ser- iously and practically. “It is more blessed to give than to receive” is especially emphasized. The exalta- Ition of 'family life and the spirit of Good-Will towards men are the very essence of Christmas. But why not 01: every .day? (‘1. ”zhtmnn “YD“D If the Spirit of Christmas werel with us every day what a different world this would be: selfishness could not live; avarice would be lost in works of love; pride would die for want of attention; racial anim- osities would be drowned in the sea brotherhood; war with its horrors would be impossible; “Peace on earth and goodwill toward men" would become a reality. Let us try to sustain the spirit through the coming year. The world was in desperate need-.- such need as no seer or prophet could cureâ€"when God decided to send His Own Son to point out a new path, to reveal a new cure and promise such health as to live the fuller life. ‘ 4-_-1 IUIICL '1on There was no failure on his part. All we have in the modern that is worth while-:pyosperity and‘liber- L ~L"'"L I ty; home and happlness and hope are His gifts. What should we do for or give to the One who gave us everything? "First they gave their own selves.” Let us all do just that and Jesus‘ joy will be complete. On this occasion of my first Christmas season in the town of Durham. I take much pleasure in extending my cordial Christmas greeting to one and all: That all may have. a real Happy and Joyful Christmas, that we may all be able to sing: "Joy to the world. The Lord is come Let earth receive her King. AAA“ uvu V“; vâ€" _ - Let every heart prepare him room And heaven and nature sing.” Wishing a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year in 1928. WELBECK (Our Own Correspondent) Mr. Winter has made his appear- ance at last and is very welcome by the most of us. as it is going to cover up the mud for a few months. anyway, and by the time he has done his bit and flown‘we hOpe that our new council will be rightly es- tablished and ready to do their bit to match a little hole of two any- way, _- o ‘19 I I I, ‘..._ -.A‘.q-.r\nf‘ “0". Miss Marie Walsh has returned from W alkerton, where she spent a week with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Wehenkel. _ _ .. . " bli‘: IIIIIII The pork packing establishment has. been the song of the day and most eyerybody have their meat barrels packed t9 c'a'p‘acity. _--:.‘L n.\ ”\‘LL\JI I“v-- V 1 ww- â€"â€" , . ._ The hunting has been quiet as game is scarce , except our deer. which are growing more in num- bers. but we are told by these whu are keeping a keen eye on them and their welfare that there is one mis- sing and that some of our would-be Sportsmen seem to glory in letting their dogs hunt them down. Now here is to one and all. that if I get an eye on the dog that hunts the deer}, if it by my neighbors or no. REY. W M. SPENCER W. H. SMITH The December meeting of the W. M. S. of the Presbyterian church was held in the basement of the church on Wednesday, December 14. Mrs. Derby, the president, pre- sided. The meeting opened Wlth singing, prayer and reading 15th chapter of John. _ j ‘1‘.“ vv- v h There was a good attendance and the members answered the roll call with a verse on “gifts”. The reports of the year’s work were given by the Secretaries of each branch of the work and also “â€"â€"-‘â€" “Afl‘ U" ”I. “LIV .. -__ - the, Treasurers and each was most encouraging. The ofi‘egings were considerably in advance of the pre- vious year. .The officers for the year 1928 are as follows: president, Mrs. A. Derby; 1st vice president, Mrs. B. D. Arm- strong; 2nd vice president, Mrs. W, G. Firth; 3rd Vice president. Mrs. S. Patterson: 4th vice president, Mrs. J. McRonald; secretary, l‘vlrs. J. H. Harding; treasurer, Mrs. John Mor- rison: Home Helpers secretary, Mrs. Grant; Literature and Library 836-} retary, Mrs. Ledingham; Glad Tid- ings secretary, Miss Calder; Wel- come and Welfare secretary, Miss A. Weir; supply secretary, Mrs. John Burgess; press secretary, Mrs. N. McCannel; expense fund secre- tary, Mrs. J. Hepburn; Mission Band leader. Mrs. G. McKechnie; organ- ist, Mrs. W. Lauder; auditors. Mrs. D. McArthur. Mrs. \V. \Veir. - HELD SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT The Annual Christmas entertain- ment of Queen Street Sunday School was held Tuesday. December 20. Rev. H. S. Fiddes acted as chair- man The excellent program, to which practically all the scholars, as well as some of the adults, contributed a part. was much appreciated by the audience which filled the church. -L-“ GLIUIDLLL'U vv IALVD- -_-_ There. were well rendered chorâ€" uses by the school. .Mrs. Hay, Sun- i'lay Scool pianist. accompanying for these as well as for the other num- bers. The exercises by the differ- ent classes were were an acrostio and choruses by Primary Depart- ment. Star chorus by Miss Kinnee’s and Miss Smith’s classes; exercise by E. F alc-oner‘s class; an amusing chorus by Mr. Padlield’s class; rec- itations by George Hay and George Prew; a drill in oldâ€"time costume and a hoop drill did very much cre- dit to the girls taking part. A dialogue “I Perplexing Situation” was decidedly entertaining and well performed. The concluding number was "Silent Night." in pantomime by five girls which was rendered very effectively in solo by Mr. Benson. and the girls excelled in their part which brought the Christmas thought so forcibly. A “1,;A‘ “lolly “U 1‘ II." I51: 1 o The numbers by the Queen Street PRBSBYTERIAN CHURCH Orchestm' did much to brighten the program and were especially ap- preciated. All felt that the Sunday school had‘provided an eveni ’5 enter- tainment that was wel worth While. The December meeting of the W. M.S. of Queen Street United church, was 'held Tuesday, December 13th, at the home of Mrs. Gagnon. The meeting opened with singing, after which Mrs. Wolfe led in prayer. Mrs. B. Wilson read. the Scripture lesson from Luke II. After thesmg- ing of an ther hymn, Mrs. .nggms gave a rea ing on “Christlan Mis- sions and Modern Industry in India." Mrs. Groves led in prayer ,and the election of officers took placeas follows: President, Mrs. McCrae; vice-president, 'Mrs. Mc- Clocklin; recording secretary, Mrs. Knechtel; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Fiddes; treasurer, Mrs. Wigâ€" gins; secretary of Christian Ste- wardship, Mrs. Groves; finance committee, Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Mc- Clocklin, Mrs. Wiggins, Mrs. B. Wil- son, Mrs. Glass; stranger’s secre- tary, Mrs. R. Smith; assistants, Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. M. Wilson; Associate Helpers secretary, Mrs. Sparling, assistant, Mrs. Twamley; superin- tendent of Mission Band, Mrs. Wig- gins, assistant, Mrs. Glass; superin- ' tendent of supply work, Mrs. Hop- kins, assistanthMrs. Yiirs. _..:...\-ln urge inn. “111°, “Ugluv‘nsnv, â€"___.- In closing the mizpah peated in unison. The members of the A. Y. P. A. (:1 Trinity church held a sleighing party Monday evening. After a deâ€" lightful drive about town and in the nearby country the party repaired to their rooms and partook of. a hearty lunch. The transportatlon for the party was supplied by Messrs. Joe Crutchley and Arthur McGowan. The Sunday school of Trinity An- glican church held a tea in the A. Y. P. A. rooms last night which was much enjoyed by the little tots and quite a number of the older ones. After the tea a pleasing programme was presented. Lipstic; may improve a girl’s looksability, but it never improves her kissability.â€"Glasgow Herald. The veemete'ries are filled with people who thought the world could not get along without themâ€"Judge Is the food supply vanishing? asked a s'éi'entist. Sure; three times a day regularly.â€"-Norf01k Ledger- Dispatch. “Man is the only animal that can remain on friendly terms with the victim he intends to eat until he eats them." QUEEN STREET w. HELD SEBIGHING PARTY New I [220115012 F ace Powder Compa Vanishing Cream Lotions Shaving Stick Bath Salts Tooth Paste T0115: Soaps and Perfumes WITH your very first purchase of Mouson will come ing something really inew and delightfully beautiful in toiletries. Though so very distinc' tive, they are neither elab orate nor showy. Nor are they in any sense extrava' gant or expensive. You‘ll be agreeably surprised at their moderate cost. See them on display. You’ll certainly _wiah to make a R. L. Saunders, Prep. BUBBLE 0N1 For VfiEâ€"Stire The Thirst for Vengeance “Willie, what is your greatest am- bition ‘?” 99 Lluu : “T0 was h mother’s ears.” - “Wh are you scratching ou “ s m . e any one thatk where I itch.” “0“” fiv‘Wfl Thursday; December 22, 1927 The affair c cellent summ and which \\ by all. F0110 gompany ad} lum whmw- a meme-ed. The chair ‘ uofi'eL, who the comm-mm welcomv in M01“)! spnkt‘ and dvliw'!" which lw m and (_'(‘)â€"H}H'I'J church was 1 regalivd «1m Wifc‘. ga\0,t (‘81 mm mm incumlv formm' pasic man \Vllunl ' Short. with“: by tho lnvaL Of “'10 PIP! ROY. I'M! 14'5” Evening. and ROY. 9‘ all oxtpnclim Mrs. Spence suitably to . uncvrt‘ain 10-. tho :izppzu‘é‘n' various «'hu Other mm were a 5010 reading by T110 lwnm closed a m ablo evening SKATlN Fairly Goo Backwar‘ Here on The 1'11 st a creditai ewent this somexxhat .always Is. to tlmsv \ around H1 clusiw M Durham me M me: on to! utvs ( \V35 1‘ holdil (lolllh‘ mm fl 9. .3“ lixcfl? It 0