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VSA'l'lV' RDAY. DE(:., 24

The Slar...Weni Before Them, it was a wise man who defined Clirislnias as "the way the world ought to be every day." We have trays-lied a long, long way since that fateful Christmas in hallowed Beth- l-ehvm 19:35 years ago. and almost everything has changed but this one abiding certitude, the cornerstone of our faith and our guarantee against fear. And it is fitting that that faith should be summed up and symbolized in the giving of a gift. A gift is unearned; it is not payment for services rendered; it is not a re- ward for virtue; it may even be- and in this case undoubtedly is- quite undeserved. It is, in its purest form, an expression of love and nothing else. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only be- gotten Son.” That was the first Christmas gift. And every toy train or doll or teddy beat for which a mother fights her way through the Christmas throngs, every Christ- mas card or letter or long-distance telephone call--every act of gener- osity and kindness worthy to be called a Christmas present-is given lss the spirit of and in remembrance and honour of that first supemal Clvrhlsrias git. Christ did not come into a world of goodness or to make the road more easy. He only put before usga light to follow, to that in trusting it tfnc triumph at the and would be assured. We talk of hours of crisis, of tmrefiats to ou-r security and com- fort. They am far from unique; in a material way they are far less ominous than other times and other eras. They oamnot. be eliminated by logic, nor wished away by the bait- ing i-nadequaoy of words. It is not the storm that must be quieted, but the heart which, t-rusting, can meet it in calm. "Faith wins by inches what despair yields in miles." Per- foctrion is an lllinion of the ambit- tered, who unable to look to the Itar of Bethlehem as a guide along the road turn their backs on it and refuse to sense its meaning.

It is, of course, dangerously easy for us to be complacent about our high standard of living, our smooth-

" ly working democracy and our re- lative immunity to direct assault by an aggressor. These advantages are mainly due to the accidents of history and geography. They do not arise from racial superiority: nor is it lnfcriority that conrlcmns hunrlrvrls of millions of pi-oplo to liyv in pmcrty, SlllljI'('ll0ll and fear. Nor lune we any s':lllt'll(ill in Sulp- llllt' -lull arlrtntiwz Slll'll an attitude. (hvistianitv is still an evangelical

Souls in cvcry part of tho sans: will comc to this sort-ly iricd li'm'l'l---;w:i('O through the Prince of Pvrivc.

Interesting News

Thu SOVIPI press which, it gov-' without sayiitg, reflects the vwu! of the government, has complainnrl about the refusal of the ltniteil States to export great quantities of the Salk anti-polio vaccine and has tried to make out that the refusal has political implications. An art- lcle in a recent issue of Pravda sug- gested that the vaccine had been put in the category of "strategic . materials" which are not permftted to be sent to Iron Ourtain coun- A tries. All this. of course, is nonsense. l sole reason why the vaccine- nvt in quantity to

pint or: with tho millions of rlvvout worlrl that tho ncacc of which the Angels

faith and the nations which profess it arc fnlw to thcir creed if they try in inc in sclfish isolation. Thc rnmwl 'liruiiIll ii is nothing to boast alv-vii tlflf'fs' show some pi'm:i'vs-'. lint 'l:is progrcss would bc iinnuwis- iunln, Rltcater if we ('(ilil(l sprcmi the ('hristmas spirit 0 V c r t h e months and days of the year.

Lnt us. again, this Chidstmas forvcutly thank God that we are so haituily placed and units our

rally, the United States Govern- ment feels that Americans should have first claim on what there is of it. The Soviet complaint thus ap- pears to be one more attempt-is weak one-to discredit the United States in world opinion.

There is, however. one report from Moscow concerning anti-polio vaccine which is of interest. It states that Soviet scientists are on the eye of perfecting 8. vaccine of their own, which in some ways re- semblcs and in other ways differs from the Salk product. If this is so -and scientists in other countries seem to think it is-it is news of great importance indeed. No one has claimed perfection for the Salk product. All that has been proved about it is that it is very helpful in preventing the paralytic form of the discase and somewhat less help- ful in preventing the non-paralytic forms. There is frank admission that further research will be neces- sary before polio can be said to have been brought under absolute control. This research is going on constantly: and some of the diffi- mllties which beset the vaccine in its early stages of experimentation have been overcome. '

It may be that the Soviet vac- cine. when released for use, will shed more light on the complicated subject: in which event, it can be taken for granted that Dr. Salk and the many scientists who are working with him will be delighted to co-operate with their Soviet col- leagues in every way possible. For medical science is one field in human relations where political or ideological considerations have no place, where nothing matters but the alleviation of human suffering.

Future Predictions

No man living is wise enough- or fool-hardy enough-to propheiy with assurance what wonders are in store for this earth and its in- habitants, say, a hundred years from now-provided, of course, a few recklessly placed hydrogen

- bombs don't put an end to it mean-

while. About all that anyone can say with precision is that the world has only just entered the field of v a s t technological development. However, some details of certain aspects of that development are fairly well understood by a few 01 the more discerning scientists, of whom Sir George Thompson, at Cambridge University professor and former chairman of Britain's At- omic Energy Committee is one.

In a book entitled "The Fore- seeable Future", published by the Cambridge University Press, Sir George shares with his readers some of the speculations at which he has arrived in his thinking. Em- phasrling the expected development in transportation. he says that A trip across the Atlantic will take loss than one hour, in comfort; much less than that if one is in a great hurry and doesn't mind a bit knocking about. Journeying in outer spam-, away from the unl- verse that has br-cn partially ex- plored. may not come within a hun-

dred ymrs: but thcre is not the sliglum-1 doubt of its eventual achim vmcnt. Artificial satellites

will be commonplace within a gen- oration or two. They will be used mainly as jumping-off points for journeys to other planets. Practically all industry will be on an clcctronic basis. Mechanical brains will take over the bulk of officc'work. although highly skilled workers and technicians will still be in demand-presumably to see that the mechanical brains are kept in comfortable cl-rciimstances. What is now called "common labour"-a most unsatisfactory dcsignationw will have virtually disappeared. All those things. of course, will have trcmcndous social repercussions. Whcthcr those will be good or bad Sir Ge-orgc does not attempt to pre- dict: that is not his field. No doiibf. it uili dcpcnd on whctbcr in the mcantimc man will have lcarncd to control himself as well as his mach- lnes.

EDITORIAL NOTES

To all our readers, young and old, a Merry Christmas. 0 O O

' Special congratulations are due. to Mr. Alexander Cameron, of Elmsdale. who celebrates his 104th birthday anniversary tomorrow. -

'0 I O

"Chrlstmas.ltself may be called him question carried so-fiat it creates

The Real Chr

By Loyd

islmas Spiril

Phlllps

St. Peliusburg (Florida) Independent

Look beyond the tinsel to find flu real Christmas spirit.

Should the three Magi return to earth today to look for the Spirit of Christmas, would they find it at your house?

Herod's three wise men were guided to the cradle of the Christ Child by a star. The Heavens burst forth into a blaze of light to alert the Shepherds, and an Angel dir- acted them to the Manager.

Isaiah foretold the birth of the Saviour of Man: John the Baptist introduced Him as tho Messiah and the voice of the Creator of the World, through the dove, iden- tified him as the Son of the living God.

Yet the learned priesls. the rud- ito statesmen, like the masses, saw the Son of Man grow up in their midst and knew him not.

In spite of His great miracles which have never before nor since been performed on this earth. He was recognized and accepted as the Messiah by only the faith- ful few. The educated and dis- cerning Paul did not stop per- sculing th Lamb of God to be- come his greatest apostle until he was stricken down on the road to Damascus. Denied by his close friend and deserted by those who . might have helped Him, He was betrayed for 30 pieces of silver by one He had befriended.

STILL UNCOM PREHENDEI)

Notwithstanding the miraculous accomplish nulls of this enlight- ened age, the mind of man today remains cynical and small. With millions profcssing belief in ibc Divinity, mankind still does not comprehend the significance of the birth of Jesus. With millions of Christians the world over celebrat- ing the event, only those with abid- ing faith fcel imbued with the true spirit of Christmas.

In the early Colonial days Mas- sachussetts emulated the English parliament in adopting an ordin- ' sncc oullawlng the nbscrvnnce of l Christmas. While Chrislinn nat- l ions today encourage thc cclcbrat- l Ion of Christ's hirlh. somc of our ' metlmds servr in divcrl attcntinn ' from the real pllrpusc of the most ' widely observed holiday of modern I lllSl0l'.V. Allhnuzli beautiful and N

perhaps bcncfirial. our modern hol- iday revclry, our lavish decor. stions and our light:-d trees have truly the rcmnlcst conncctinn with ; the birth of the promised Prince of Peace. Ancient pagans decked , their halls with holly and exchang- ed gifts while they placcd adorn- , ments on trees to induce fertility. ' Christmas cards and pninscttlas add beauty and sentiment in the .3 season, but these are only rcccnf North American innovations. The l quaint custom of kissing under the mistletoe goes hack to wicked Baby. lnnia and lho rxchangiiig nf gills took plarc around tltc lslh. cent- ury In the N!-lhcrlnndx tn, cnmme-

TO OUR MANY

Season's Greetings and best

out

POLICY - HOLDERS . . .

throughout the Province and beyond, we extend the-

Peace and Promerlty in the New Year.

HYNDMAN a. co. up;-;.., -

Oflcuz MWAM: 1".

moratc St. Nicholas Day. and neither custom had any connection with the birth of Christ.

BEHIND THE FESTIVITIES

All these ceremonies are good to have. The brightness, the fellow- ship and the good cheer add to the brotherhood of man and servo to make Christmas the most im- portant day of the year. However. these gay festivities and the tann- ible expressions of human affect- ion which constitute an important part of our lives still do not cm- body the true Christmas spirit.

Where then would the three Wise Men find the Christmas spirit to- day? Where then would they find the peace and good will of which the angels sang in the long ago? Would they find it under a lighted tree among the gaily wrapped jewelry, perfumes and toys? Would they find it among the crowds who shop. or the crowds who sing and dance?

We believe the Magi could find the Christmas Spirit without dif- ficulty today and without benefit of the guiding beams of the bright star of Bethlehem. Christmas t more than mera rituals; ft is a feeling and it is abundanlLv pre- sent this day in the hearts of all men who believe the angel's state- ment, "To you H born a Saviour". As if through prophetic vision for our guidance at this Christmas In 1955 the Son of God expressed for us the Spirit of Christmas in the words; "It is more Blessed to Give than to Receive". Scepticl will scoff and claim that the Aug- el's promise of goodwill and too- dom from fear has yet to be M- filled. But it is true that those with unshakeu faith in the saviour and devotion to the cause of the common man have kept alive the realistic hope that man will one day live in universal peace and goodwill under the Golden Rule.

SOUL OF SIMPIJCITY

The Christmas spirit is be sold of simplicity. In His own words, the Saviour's mission was to heal

I the sick, lift up the downtrodden

and preach the gospel to the poor. Today through the complex gad- gets of complicated modern civil- ization. the simplicity of the Christ-

, mas Spirit is comforting and re-

assuring. We remember our own

, childhood and choke a little as we

listen to Christmas carols and think of those whose love and gen- erosity m a d e unforgettable the Christmases of our early days. The stirring but simple story of the child born humbly at Bethle- hem out of love for men lifts as up for a short space of time and

i we behave with kindness and char-

ity to all. The carols and tin Christmas story refresh our mem-

j cry and for an interlude we stop

our self-indulgence and try to emulate the Saviour who without hope of reward, gave his life for

, us. Although simple, it is a woodc-

lll St0r.V. whose words slng down

the corridors of time reclaiming

and inspiring countless generatlobl. MERRY CHRISTMAS

of wishes for I-lapping,

wt mu

THE NATIVITY This is the month. and this the

happy morn

Wliereln the Son of Heaven's Eter- nal King.

Of wedded maid and virgin moth- or burn.

our great redemption from above did bring:

For so the hob llloa oaee (Id sing

That. he our deadly forfoit should release.

And with his Father work in a perpetual peace.

That glorious For-. that Ildst insufferable.

And that far-beaming blue of Malesw

Wliercwith he wont at Heaven's

high council-table

To sit the midst of Trinal Unity.

He laid aside; and, here with no to

be. Torsiook the courts of everlasting HY. mid chose wi-is U a darlisome house of mortdl clay.

Say, Heavenly Mlle. shall not thy sacred vein

Afford a pnunt to the Infant God?

East thou no verso. so hymn, or solemn strain

To welcome him In Isis his new abode.

Now while the heaven. by the sun's team unfirod.

Hath took no print of the approach- lnl light.

And all the spanglod host lsup

watch in squadrons bright?

See how from far. upon the east- on road.

Tho star-led wlsards lusts with odors sweet!

0 run. pravsnt. hem with thy humble

And lay it low at his blessed foot -

Have thou Isa honor first Nw Lord to great,

And join thy voice unto the angel choir

From out with in

secret alts: leached owsd firs.

-John Milton.

PROFESSIONAL CARDS

BARRISTERS. SOLICITORS. Etc.

Medically i . Speaking up

gyyu-sguN.IIaluu.l.ll.

100 MANY NEW 'I'0YI- MAY CONFUSE CHILD

Issnouiu-ds.v.yourbIb!WIll

toys. Everybody. it IGOIIII "PF clally Mom and Pop, wants to give the baby something be can plly with. ' If you're a wise parent, and I'm sure you are. you'll not only 11' spec! these toys carefully to make sure they are safe. you'll also watch how your tot plays with them. Make a mental note of any toy! which seem to fascinate or in- trigue hl.m more than others. This may reward you with a few mom- ents of relaxation, peace and quiet many times during the coming year.

FUSSY BABIES All babies become fussy at times. And if you save an especially in- teresting toy for periods like this. I think you will find that baby will be pleased and so will you. Don't expect a tiny tot to know right away what he is supposed to do with a particular toy. Give him a day or two -to find out for him- self. Then, if it still befuddles him, show him how it works. 1 don't have to remind you not to give him toys that are too ad- vanced for his age. But if friends come up with such items. as they are apt to do. don't. exchange them. Instead, put them away for a month or two or even longer. After all, he'll be able to use those com- plicated toys some day. probably a lot sooner than you think. You'll be surprised how quickly that in- fant of yours will grow. The toy manufacturers them- selves provide the best guide as to when your baby will be ready for what toy. Many of them at- tach labels explaining the purpose of the toys and at what age it is advisable to give them to the baby. Although a baby who is able to sit up should have several toys at one time, don't give him too many It will only confuse him if you do. And when you give him some new toys, put away some of the older ones.

In a short time, you can sub- stitute the older toys again and your tot will be as pleased with them as though they were brand new.

QUESTION AND ANSWER.

D.M.: Is there any connection between the substance which causes an enormous amount of tar- tar to form on the teeth and, a stiff and painful toe joint? If Do. what can be done to keep this sub- stancas out of onc's system Answer: In so far as I am aware than b no relationship h 'r thoIartaroutllstost.handsIlff- pass of the joints. These conditions an unrelated.

jtlctry Christmas

H. M. SlIM'SON LTD.

lll0HMON'D II.

he swamped with new Christmas,

NO'FES BY THE WAY

s

Tliaakshbolutyosnteahaad the selection ollllss This and Mlss'rhat.somoJourns.llsuluvo developed the habit of appearing asetofthreefllndamentalflgus-ea

after the a name: M-I5-36.

or some such design? Maybe only lifeguards could qualify at first but it would give those of us whose shoulders slope. whose stomacfr. dump. and whose posterior-s pro- tr!-Ide. a target at which to aim.

-London Free Press

A former inmate of Guelph Ro- formatory has told police that while there he went through a ”crime sclioo " being taught ways in which to avoid detection in the commis- sion of crime. Under threat of physical punishment he look the "course." This is not lurprlsfng though it is shocking. Unfortunate. ly. prisons. by the very fact that they closely confine men of car. taln unstable or malignant fnindg... forcing them into intimate and clandestine companionship - an apt to become crime schools, whose graduates emerge more dlnlzeruua to society than when they entered. -The community faces no more difficult problem than its attempts to reform or cure the criminal mind.

-London Free Press

This H a true fish story, menu. ed when a lady who used to live in this part of the country revis- ited the district. The lady, a dainty person and a meticulous bonu- keeper. never cooked locally caught fish because she disliked them, and the way the odor of cooking fish permeated the house. But one day her pre-school son came home with a fresh fish. She asked where it came from, and he said he got it at a ueighbo 's (we'll call him smith which isn't his name). Mr. Smith had been out fishing that day. She didn't want to use it, but on the other hand, what could she fell the kindly neighbor, who evid- ently didn't know she didn't like fish, if he mentioned it later? She cleaned and cooked the fish, and the family enjoyed it. "There now. mother," said the boy. "Wasn't that a good fish? I wonder why Mr. Smith threw it in the garbage."

-Dauphin Herald.

Two mom Latla American states - Bolivia and Ecuador -- have joined in a large-scale campalu: to wipe out illiteracy within their borders. Tbs campaign, launched by the Organisation of American stains, is designed to utnbllsh 100.- 000 reading centres for new liter- ates of all ages in twenty Latin

Dr. head of the Pan Aug;-km

fundamental education bu-em.

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A Mlsslsslpl us the one Republllncan tlglt lctm Fed up election after e1ecaon"1': his home town. Eve

19" ind during the l'."Ji”li?,,"" the ates.Wl1en the out ten died. the town gave him '11::

funeral, the h

of relief thgt fet,:v:,,,e'Rc:;:,cbu vote-that great black mark Igacll: at its Democratic honors-had be... eliminated. But that nu wh ""93 in the presidential thee 1: tween Wilson and Hughes wm be "18 Wlgllld. a sudden commotion arose. That Republican vote in. lh0W8d I9 Izllnl" one of mg tabulatos-s yelled. "w i wrong manl" e buried M

-New Orleans Time-Picayune

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CANADIAN TIRI comm.

American Republics. Bolivia and QUE? ST-

Ecuador will establish "popular V

libraries" in 1,500 communities, 1 .... .,,,,,..

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We sing out our wish for you - Merry Christmas!

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