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white can service , At Betieque

A Christmas entertainment was held in the Bedeque United church

on Thursday evening December 18 when the members ii-lthe Sunday

school presented .a, istmas Con- cert, one member I takllig- part. Mr, Harrison Mac- jrarlane. superintendent of the aim- (lay school was chairman. Christ- mas carols were sung by the con- gregation with Mrs. Walter Craig

at the OTCBXI.

A large number of white gifts

were plaed on a table. These gifts

each class

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On the evening of December 18, the pupils of Nine Mile Creek pre- sented their Christmas program in Afton Hall. Mr. Norman MacDon- aidcspably performed his duties as chairman. -

At-the close of the program the audienc Joined with the pupils in singing Christmas carols. After the singing of "Santa. Claus Is Coming To Town", that, jolly old saint made his ever welcome ap- pearance and distributed gifts to young oi "The Queen" brought a- very pleasant evening

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Following is the program:- fopening chorus: "The Best Day

the members of the Sunday " ” retired to the vestry where a beau- tiiully decorated Christmas tree was laden with an apple and a bag a! candy for each scholar.

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Cwlelcomo recitation-Armand and ar .

Song: "Santa. Claus Is Coming" -.1-lcur girls. .

P-oschool recitation: -- Irwin," Jessie, Lloyd, Sandra, Helen, Leith, Gail, Sheldon, Errol.

Dialogue: "Teddy's Christmas Present".

Songs: "My Presents" - Pre- school children.

Solo: "Lonely Little Robin"- Gail, ago 5 years.

Solo: "My Presents"-Sandra,

Recitation: "Presents" - Charlie.

Bong: "Ring Merry Bells"-Sr. pupils. Dialogue: "Ons Candle". song: "The snowflakes"-Roma and Janet.

Step Dance-Jackie Betts; violin- ist, Mr. John Betta.

Recitation: ”What Do You Think

'1 or Christmas"?-Eileen.

Step dance (encore) -Jackie Betta.

Drill: "Stockings on the Wall".

Gaelic song-Lora Ann and shel- don.

Dialogue: "Train to Mauro".

Bong: "Trimming the Tree".

Darkie song: "Sing A Song Of Christmas"-Parker and Billy.

Dialogue: "Fooling Aunt Julia".

Bong: "Memories of Christmas" -Ann and Mary. - song: da, Louise, Roma.

Dialogue: "Disappointing Dinah".

step dance-Jackie Betts; violin- ist, Mr. John Betta (encored). '

Recitation: "The Shepherds"-

da. : "On Christmas Eve"-Five

Song: "I Went To Your Wed- ding"--Janet and Thelma. Dialogue: "Painting a Chair". , Minstrel song-Armand and Jackie. . ong: "Dear Old Santa Claus"- Gr des' 5 and 6. Song: ”Christmas Bells"-Anna and Amelia. Song-Roma. Little Joe. Closing Chorus: "The Merry Christmas Time"-School. Farewell recitation-Anna. Christmas Carols. Song: "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town".

DON'T FORGET MISTLETOE

According to custom, when there's mistletoe hangirlgin the doorway. each lad may claim a kiss from. a maid who chances beneath it. But he must remove a berry each time and when the berries are all gone, no more kisses are available.

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Jean knew that I-Iawkeye, the stom detective, was keeping his eyes on Jimmy. and she couldn't help feeling worried.

Jean and Jimmy were engaged. They were going to be married as soon as Jimmy got a raise. They both worked in the Mammoth store and were saving everything they could to buy furniture for their future home.

I-lawkeye was exactly like the de- tectives made famous by the movies. I-lard, gimlet eyes, black cigars, derby tilted on his head. It was his boast that nobody ever got by with stealing in this store. It was thisrboest that had given him the nickname of I-lawkeye.

But why. oh, why should he sus- pect Jimmy of doing anything wrong? It was true his salary was small, but he would be promoted soon, Jean was sure of that.

Jean had had a wistful hope that they might have a. Christmas wedding, but Jimmy's raise had not come through. In the mean- time, they were carefully budget- ing their combined salaries and had bought an expensive piece of electrical equipment for their home. That had been a thrill.

When they Ivere married Jimmy was determined that Jean should not work. Jimmy himself had

been brought up in a wonderful home, with many advantages, but it had all been lost. Jean had come up the hard way. She'd been orphaned and had gone to work at fifteen. '

Old Hawkeye had seen her hand Jimmy is long flat package one day.

But. they were getting along fine now and had wonderful hopes of soon really belonging to each other. Jimmy's salary as head of the notion department in the basement wasn't large, but Jean knew he'd get a better one soon.

Business was brisk and steady since it was now the week. before Chrstmas Day. Jean and Jimmy walked home together when the

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almost too tired for a movie or a walk along the river. They didn't allow themselves many pleasures and some times were so tired they Just said goodnight at the door of Jean's roomingyhouse. Jimmy l.ved a. number of blocks further down the street.

But they'd always have a little time together when the store closed Once every week Jean would say. "Did you bring your bundle?" And Jimmy wouldsay he simply couldn't. But. Jean would laugh at him teasingly. "l-fonestly. Jim- my. I want to do it for you," and at last he'd give in.

Jean hadn't the slightest idea that old Ii-lawkeye had seen her hand Jimmy a. long, flat package one day when he'd been working late in the stock-room. She'd done this before since it was the most convenient way. And I-fawkeye was always snooping around. Hed even 'ovel'heard Jean and Jimmy talk.ng one day. Jean was saying. 'You must bring the things to

me. It's helping us to Bet iih0ld- bed

And nobody will ever know."

Jimmy had said, "But, honey, it's not right."

Jean had laughed. "I only do it because I love you. You know that."

Jimmy's voice was husky with love. "You're so sweet, Jean. believe you'd do anvthinz 101” me-

And all the time Hawkeye was keeping his gimlet eyes on Jimmy. But Jean knew he hadn't done anything wrong.

And then the next time Jean handed Jimmy the long fiattlsh package (Jimmy was working late that night again). they both felt aheavy hand on the.r shoul- ders. I-iawkcye said, iYou two kids come with me."

He took them to Mr. Purvis. the store owner. "It's a clean case. boss." 1-lawkeye opened the pack- age. "I-Ia, shirts. Just what I thought. She steals them for him.

Mr, Purvia said tlredly. "They re hot. new. They're freshly laun- dered.” '

Jimmy's face was crimson. but Jean said proudly. "Were engag- ed, Mr. Purvls, and Jimmy has to have so many clean shirts. It's so dusty in .the basement, so 1 laun- der them for him."

Well. it was a clean case at that, and what was more Jimmy receiv- ed his promotion- right then and there, and Mr. Purvis gave them three days off. so they had a Christmas wedding.after all.

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The traditional Christmas poem. "The Night Before Christmas," was written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1822 and- published anonymously the following year. He finally ack- nowledged authorship in 1844.

-CHRISTMAS WIEATIIS ARI EASY TO MAKE

There is true economy and lots of fun in making your own Christ- mas wreaths--and the job isn't a difficult one at all.

Perhaps the easiest method is to bend at wire coat hanger so that it forms a circle, then wrap it. handle and all, with laurel or holly.

If it's a wr th that you plan to hang on the t door, use bright red oilcioth for the bow. as ribbon is likely to be rilined by snow and rain. String a cw smelli bells on the wreath so that every time the door is opened the wreath will

tinkle I greeting.

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with the migration of the Dutch. British and German settlers. Each country has its own conception of what constitutes a. beautiful tree.

some of us still like real trees decorated with sentimental objects treasured through the years. We like the things that children make with their inventive hands, and think that no tree can approach that which the children do them- selves-overloaded with associa- tions, although it may not attain the standard of color or hold ex- pensive trinkets. You have read and seen many kinds of Christmas trees. In some parts of Europe. the trees are hung upside down from the high ceilings.

The Italians use a ceppo instead of a. tree. It is a. pyramid of wood with shelves somewhat like an old-fashioned what-not. On one shelf. a. tiny manger scene is staged, the others are devoted to beautiful and sentimental objects gathered through the years. At the top of the pyramid is placed a large gilt pine cone or puppet, and along the sides of the pyra- mid lighted wax tapers and little flags of many colors. The shelves on which the smaller presents are placed are covered with moss or colored paper. The lowest story often contained in the centre the cradle with the Infant Jesus in wax or plaster, surrounded by shepherds, saints and angels.

In Scandinavian countries, when fathers, mothers. children, aunts, grandmothers and even dogs and horses are receiving the blessings of food and gifts at. Christmas, it is well to be mindful of the birds.

could enjoy his dinner until he has raised aloft a tree for the birds. Consequently. it is custom- ary to erect an attractive pole decorated with a small tree, many ribbons. topped by a sheaf of wheat, pieces of s'uet, and other things they are sure the wild birds will like. We know that the blue- bird of happiness is one of the first visitors and that sometimes, even the holy dove comes to taste the earthly goodies. A good tree should be as high as hope and as wide as love and should bear the sign of the cross.on every branch. I O

The Austrians relate a loveiy tale explaining why your canary"bird sings so Joyously. It seems that one Christmas Eve the rage of Winter was driving all wild life to shelter. Many trees were uproot- ed. but not the first because their aged roots were firmly braced in the frozen soil. When these ven- erable trees heard the distressed voices of the canary birds trying to find a haven from the wind on this tempestuous night, they wel- comed the blrds into their shel- tered foliage. The birds were so grateful to the firs they told them that they would build homes in their branches and forever more sing their praises. Whenever your canary sings his sweetest. he is only warbling his gratitude to the

s. Another tree legend relates that many trees grew near Jesus' man- ger. The honicd fig and the sugar date gave their fruits, the ancient olive gave its oil, the giant oak its shade, but, alas. the fir had no- thing to give. It was not large enough for shade, nor did it pro- duce delicious fruits. A galaxy of stars realized the i'ir's' distress and settled on its branches and lighted the stable. 0 I

Current in most. parts of Ger- many, a story relates that as a poor woodcutter and his family were ready to retire on Christmas eve without their suppers. aknock came to the door and a tiny wall was seen shivering in the frosty night. The woodcutter welcomed the little stranger, explaining that no food was available but that he could, at least, nnd warmth sleep- ins on the floor near the roaring fire. The small son and daughter greeted the mysterious. flaxenhair- Cd boy. insisting that he use their

The household was quiet. but Sh0l'i1)' the slumber was broken by the sound of heavenly music. Asvakening, the family saw that the stranger was transformed into an angel-the Christklnd. "I bring you blessing." said the Christklnd. 'The fir outside your window is my emblem. Each year my helper angels gather trees for children." The family then looked from the window where the! saw a host of tiny anaels each bearing. a tree decorated with gifts, tinsel, nuts, candles and goodies.

This is the story from which we set the name Krlss Kringle, a bestower of gifts. The Germans say that gifts come from Jesus' representatives. heavenly children wearing golden crowns and tiny wings. .l'i.L':L'L:'E:'L”L133l'EtJ

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cradled in Mary's loving arms

Does little Jesus rest,

No sad thoughts of future sor- rows

Disturb her tranquil breast.

she does not know that sacred head A crown or thorns must wear, Nor those small arms so dlrnpled

now, . A heavy cron must bear.

use has not seen that wondrous

sr On heard the angels sing Their iorful song of triumph To Christ the newborn King.

She only knows that He is harsh This little Son so fair.

And tenderly her fingers touch Her Baby's silken hair.

she sees the humble shepherds kneel

In worship at His feet. And the Wise Men lay before Him Their treasures rare and sweet. There is no shadow of the Cram For sale in Mai-y's loving ar Does little Jesus icy. ml

The Angel chorus sings, Their sons of endless glory To the little Kind of Kings.

GUARDIAN.

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CHARLOTTETOWN SEVEN DAYS

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ELLEWS DIARY

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in eggs. Add flour mixture alter- nately with soup; stir until smooth. Mix in nuts. Pour into two gr ased loaf pans. (B by 5 by 2 1-2 riches.) or one 9 1-2 inch tube pan. Bake in a moderate heat (3601) about 80 minutes, or un- til done. Cool; serve with hard sauce or cover with your favorite white frosting. -(I did the latter). 0 O I 8. Wednesday: Christmas Eve! And kiddies the world over know that this is the nicest. eve of any day in the whole year. The Eve they have waited for in breath- less anticipation for so many long weeks is really here. "Mom, when will it really truly'be the day be- fore Christmas?" asks four year old Mavis who, as yet. has 1. hard time to keep track of numbers. To- day she tried a new line. "How many more nights will I have to gosto bed before I can hang up my stocking for Santa Claus to fill." She will scarcely believe that all the nights of waiting are over and that she can carefully hang up two small brown stockings on the make-believe fireplace in the liv- ing room. For long moment; she will stand in awe, watching the miniature crib near the tree. Just a home-made affair. complete with animals and "thatched" root. and in the centre, the Infant, lovingly watched over by Mary. Joseph and the shepherds --it symbolizes the true meaning of Christmas. 0 U 0

4. Thursday: And so here we are in the midst of a mound of holiday wrappings, tinsel and rib- bon, and presents of all sorts. The oldest son of the family, now on his own, teaching ten grades in a country school has his special re- membrancee from thirty-six grateful pupils. Then there are the gifts from each other of the

family and topping them all the extra special ones that Santa Claus deliveredi They always

seem the nicest after all! "Mom." says seventeen year old Tony, "1 think Santa Claus should have brought something different than a toy violin for Mavis." No doubt he is thinking of all the "musical interruptions" that will disturb his calculations as he ponders over his radio course on tries to make adjustments inn eomeone's balky radio!

But Mavis is oblivious - very much so - to Tony's worries and she continues to scrape away at "Good-night Irene." on her brand new fiddle. And so to-night every- one ls happy here in the House on The Hill. The dining room table has three extra leaves in it; can- dles glow and wink merrily and I feel so grateful, so deeply thank- ful that we are all home to- gether.

Mary, the fourteen year old daughter says smilingly, ''It's so nice to be home again (from the Convent) and i.sn't..Christ.mas just lovely!" - 0 O O 5. Friday: Rather a let-down feeling this morning wasn't there? "To-day is one day that I wish was yesterday," says Ronny rather wistfully. Maybe its a tummy-ache that causes a wee bit of the re- gret and, wlst ulness and maybe it's the fact t at realization isn't just as nice as anticipation. However. to Mavis this day is just as good as yesterday for isn't. the tree still standing in all its glory - just: the same as when she went to bed last night! For her every day is Christmas Day as long as there is a tree in the liv- ing room.

This Christmas seemed extra nice for we have a wee stranger to share it with us. We didn't real- ize when we took him ' into our home last May -at the ripe old age of one week that we were also taking him into our hearts. Now a blonde blue-eyed cherub of -seven months he is, as one of our own, and dearly beloved by all. His stocking white and tiny, had to be

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reference: "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these. my Brethren, ye have done it unto me".

May the Christmas star down on you,

And may its glorious light Bring you all the joy and cheer of that first Christmas night.

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night." he commented. . . "Every- body big and little. I was Just won- dering." he continued presently, "wouldn't it be just too bad for Jamie and me, if there happened to be litte pigs arriving that very night? You see, the lights would be on in the barnyard-and he can't bear to be seen! or would he risk it, do you think?"

"That's something I must ask Daddy about. And there's another thing," he remembered with a puzzled expression. "would you know whether or not planes can back up? Is there any reverse shift on them. do you think? It

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may be that he wil use his rein- deer; but perhaps he will take a notion to come by plane . . . andt

past the roof?" . 0 0 ll There arrived, it so happened, a, new calf today; fat hogs went to market; feed was brought in, There was for us and Jamie music from the direction of the poultry- house. And on the radio the Jamil- lar but ever new seasonal carols. singing the touching and beauti- ful legends of s. past and a begin- ning which met so slgnlficently to benefit mankind down the years. And in chlldrens' hearts, des- pite sorrow and disappointment for there is an enviable resilence to the young in years. are lovely longings; and in their eyes the light of joyful anticipation. For the Christmas season is especially theirs. It must "keep faith" for them.

0 U 0 "Do you recall Christmas in '40?" a woman asked her older

sister on a recent evening. it had evidently been it gals. day that year, with gifts and happiness

and joy.

The other looked puzzled. "Strange," she replied, "I just can't seem to place it! There ls

only one Christmas in my life lhhi I can remember especially. It was a year when all the money of the farm had gone to paying the taxes.

shinglln: the house-roof and lay- ing in a few supplies for the Will-I ter. There wasn't a cent left over: we didn't have so much as a can-I dy . . . not a doll nor a toy! What 9. bleak day that was! But i guess," she offered. ."that experi- ence taught me to have sympathy for the less fortunate. . .to see that no litte one in the neighbor- hood lacks for 'a' Christmas. 'Dear

me.' she smiled. "what queer things memories are!" Until tomorrow - - - DMTIV ' '

Good-night . . . . . . hung up too, and how worried Mavis was for fear Santa Claus might miss such a small fellow- But Santa Claus didn't forget-l How could he miss someone so dear and lovable as Garthl . . .

6. Saturday: If the baking has dwindled div these but 0011919 or days, y not make a few ex- tras to-day to "fill 3. BED" --HOW about some Yule Crispies:-

Three quarters of a cup butter. 1 cup sugar."4 ex! yolks. 1 WP- vanilla, 1 1-2 cups sifted flour, 2 tsp. baking powder. l-2 tsp. salt.