RELIGION

AND LIFE

gy Vary Rev. George C. Pldgeon, l'l.D., LL.D.

first Moderator of the U

nited Church of Canada

(Copyright)

. (I. AND OF HIS KINGDOM

i,,- idea that Christmas should 3 season of gladness goes back ' V beginnings of Christianity. angel Gabriel an- nu . , birth of hi .i, John the Baptist. he said: "You will have Joy and gladness and many" will relolce at his blrth." he same angel's announcement in lllary brings the same thrill of your expectancy and hope for ' nklnd. The "Gospel before pets" is contained in that

to the Mother of

ill be great and will be

"He vi . called the Son of the Most High; And the Lord Will give to Him

the throne of His father David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, And of His Kingdom there will no end." r The Magnificaut ls the Virgin Mm-y'5 own son: of praise. -phmhgh the centuries It holds its 91." as the first of the hymns of the church. It reveals the Moth- er of our Lord as a devout daught- er of Israel whose mind was full

of grace and truth, richly stored

with the poetry and prophecy of

' pie. hegorlieeoone has suggested that "it

the opening verses of the Sermon on the Mount. First, Mary magni- fies her own privilege. "My soul magnifies the Lord. And my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour. I .,f,-4.. 1-'-ir. He has regardedzthe lowly estate of His handmaidenx, For, behold, henceforth nl gen- erations will call me blessed” ' GODIS MERCY Next, she praises the might and

the pledge of what He is ready to do for all who trust Him any-

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"For He who is mighty has done great things for me. and Holy is His name.

And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to gen- eration."

Then Mary celebrates the over- turn which the Messiah is to ac- complish. Concerning the crown worn by a wicked prince of Israel. the prophet Ezekiel had reporlled this word from God: "I will over- turn. overturn. overturn it . . . until He come whose right it 181 and I will give it to him." Now Mary sees the God of her fathers who is about to work wonders through her. doing that very thing:

"He has shown strength with His arm.

He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts,

He has put down the mighty from their thrones. -

And exalted those of low degree.

He has satlsified the hungry with good things,

And the rich He has not empty away."

Then she closed by describing

in fulfillment of His covenant with Abraham, their father. Christianity is untrue to its source when it does not bring to the poor and ap- release. free- dom and opportunity and with them the enrichment of personall- ty and development of power. To achieve all this the Christ wss coming into the world.

FOR HIS SON

M8I"y's song of praise is follow- ed closely by Zachariahls hymn praising God for the son given to him. In our hymn books it is call. ed the Benedictus. This song cele- btqtea the fulfillment of the pro- phecies and promises of the Old

estan'iel1t..There is an unbroken continuity. in . God's dealings with His people. through the centuries.

So Zachariah exclalms:-

"Blessed be the Lord God of

Israel.

for lie has visited and redeem-

ed ilis people."

From the beginning to the end of the Bible the idea of redemp- tion runs like a thread of gold. It appears in different forms. but always the cause and effect are the same - the redeeming love of God moving Him to action on

ing them from the tyranny that In keeping them dnwmh sucn mstorlc acts as e rescue from the bondage of Egypt, free- dom from the Babylonian cap- tlvlty, and liberation from Antio- chus the Mad by the victories of the Maccabees were all types and forecasts of a culminating act of redemption by the Messiah for whom his son was to prepare the Wfhh So he sang:- 'Thou. child. shall be called the prophet of the Most High: For thou shalt go before Lhg Lord to prepare His way, to live knowledge of salvation to His people in the forgiveness of their sins, ttliirough the tender mercy of our od

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whereby the dayspring from 0" hlllh has visited us

"7 Elli? light to those who sit

in darkness and in the

shadow of death.

to guide our feet into the way

of peace."

This is one of the must beauti- ful illustrations in the language or mgn. One writer explains it thus: -- A caravan misses its way and is lOSt'll14Nle desert: the unfortu- natc pl';rllns. overtaken by night, "9 SWINE down in the midst of their fearful darkness. expecting death: all at once a bright star rises in the horizon. and lights up the l'll”'ln: the travelers. taking coura.':c at this sight arise. and by the light of this star. find the road that leads them to the end of their jnurey."

What the morning star did for the carayhn. Zachariah sees the mlnislfy of the Great Forerunner doing for the world.

An alien saint. named Simeon, bad a conviction that he would in to see the long-promised De- V913 and when Jesus was pre- senl"'l in the temple, he weld.-rm.

led H-m In the hymn that we call

the Nunc Dlmlttis from its open- ing wnrd:- "bord. now lettest Thou Thy servnn. depart in peace. For mlne eyes -have seen Thy salvation," But he noted this fact:- This Child is set for the (311 and rising of many in Israel." "This is the two-fold effect of the coming of Christ: some ac- ccpt Him and rise; others reject Him and fall." Here let us close with the angels' 3011! for the fulfillment of which III: World is longing today:- Glorv to God in ,the highest, and on earth peace: load will to man."

Memorial Chimes osusumd Recent-Iy

Th! dedication of Mgmorlgl Ch as was conducted by luv. 11, 5- ' lynor at the Bundly evening :f7lc0 0' WOUND at Breadalbane is fed Church on Desamlm 13, The chimes were dedtutga

story of cod with th incroaud,a lritual G u'3:,.,.i3 be beltow on those who would

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- v. Mr. H behalf of the seuilm,

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United Church years-presented and family: of.

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llllah"!:al.;l;ot.i(ILIld:'preseated m r .

the help given to the Chosen Race -

Santa Claus made one of his final pre-Christmas visits yester- day when by arrangement with the Canadian Legion and the Ladicsl

SANTA VISITS THE CLOVER CLUB

Auxiliary he brought gidts and treats to an assembled Z85 child- rcn and parents at the Clovlcr tilub. Refreshments were provided and

served by the ladles' who ably grouped with your friends watch- assisied their convcncr. Mrs. fills ing an interesting film being run

sell Roper. Pictured is Santa off. lBarter's Film Lab-

ov'f Restores

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llted Cross First Aid Course At lrishfown

Irlahtown Hall on Monday evening December 19th. -

Mrs. Borden F. Campbell was chairman of the First Aid Com- lnlttee in this community. Mrs. Bradford Leclalr of Summerside Instructed the Course which be- go during the latter part of Octo-

r.

The group expressed apprecia-

ahuctor and to others who assist- ed with the Course.

Mr. Paul Cudmore conducted the teots in the practical First Aid and presented awards to the following candidates:

Standard - Mrs. L('lI1ll Payntvr. Mrs Borden Campbell. Mr. Clay- ton Slavert. Mr. Clair Campbell. Mr. James Simmons. Mrs. Archie Johnstone. Mrs. Willard Brown. Mrs. Cecil Campbell, Miss Thelma J. Cameron. Mrs. George MacLeod, Mrs. H. B. MacLeod. Mrs. Clay- ton Stavert. Mrs. Harold MacLe0d. Mrs. Clair Campbell. Mrs. E W. Johnstone. Mrs, James Simmons

Junior 4- Clifford MacLe0d.

FOX IS TARGET

MONTREAL (CPI-A growing. number of hunters will be on tile trail of "the tattooed tax in 1036. the Quebec game department rr- pnrtcd Wotlnnsday. A hunter bring- ing down a tattooed fox wins S30 under a predator control system started this year, Seven hunters won the reward and tho plan now is being extended. with marked

don by presenting gifts in the In- It

City and Central

Oroer After

ISLAND (BRILL Quctu Strl-ef..

behalf 01' HI! ample and dsliver--

i Howard Ellis. and Donnie Johnston.l

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Queen Street. 0 CHRISTMAS 'l'liHATS - Tilt-Ighe roe S omen

G u a r d i a n acknowledges with

thanks Christmas treats from Cen- I stood but two short wlreks ago So pl-ouuly in the woods

tral Creameries Limited, Cn-op

Super Market, Piercels Cash and

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any an or mg The envy of all my fellow trcea Ill their rash and frlcnliw moods, My figure was beyond reproach

gist,

And haughllly I held my head. A perfect specimen such as I Was wasted here. they said.

Serving full course bpecializani. C mi 11 e s e

Slunhope Sunday School Concert

Stanhope Sunday School asslsled'Tw” "LIV mds appmadh by the choir presented their and P”5'h f Ch, ,1 - T

nual Christmas Concert in thei(;'n:Cf;;riCg 3"" axgbgnlagharreesnd church on Monday evening Dec- qmmg "L P ember 19th. The church was beauti- on ims shoulder Carefuuy

fully decorated for the occasion in,-I-he other hauled a sleigh. behind keeping with the festive season and: And looked from side to u-dc

I well planned program was car-;And frowned Wm, dgsapp.-',;m. tied out with Rev. N. R. Grecnl men. keen

88 Chaifmfilt And then my form he mic.-d. Following a speech of welcome

by Doris Chappell. the prurzram "Look. Bill," be said 00 the nth- consisted of regltations by Lindal er lad.

Allison Ellis. Roger MacLauchlan. ”Here's one will suit our need. Barry Ross. Alan MacLauchlan. ”Let'sytake it home wlith us to- da

an exercise by Blair MacLauchlan,l ”There's no better one indeed." Gordon and Donald Ellis and Ron-i No sooner said. than done. my his Johnston; solos by Donna Mar-I IVlf?f"l5-

ahall, Barry Ross and Heatherlwlwn "'9 1"" came 5"W" "P03 Marshall; duet by Gladys Chappelll and Frances Peterson and a chorus. by senior girls, Laura Mlscner,j Barbara Macmmmh Audrey Dang. I was carried into a lovely house

F:l':..a"S..t::i':.l":::.:::.w--g; I be - "I55 T"”"'.IVa5 l"'95”"”-Id h-V 5c','i;Tllen my coat they haul to groom. lor girls with Barry Russ. IIftllIIl(.';FaISe (oer were resumed to my Johnston. Heather Marshall. Doris Hunk

CIIEPPEII. Betty and Shirley Wat" In place of my roots so strong ren as the carollers. The choir And I was ares ed up fanclly under the direction of Mrs. Warren with garlands span and long, Marshall. organist sang ”Calm nnl the Listening Ear of Night." Illl'S.i(iIIII9rIIl& bells and candy canes. Green sang a solo and ”Redeemer S0 gaudy and so sweet.

Divine" was sung by Miss Bca Clunhg ts me from the tip of my

ca

ed the

And dragged from my family.

Marshall, Mrs. Harry MacLauch- Ian, Mrs. Wm. Ynulalui. Mrs. War- To the top of my poor false feet I." M.m,h,,1L MM Francis pier. Tinselled trailers and icicles

d1Sparkled in lights dim and bright. Mr. Ray Carr. The audience joinm "ddr';'ne"mg"d fV0m'5"- "5 cm" edl I III hf . ” wit , . Gladnllesldiglffiegll 0feOltlI'mAhd "Gentle G57-Gd 0" me with MHZ?"- Mary Laid Her Child”

Following the Dr0I1l'HlTI an ad- dress was given by NIP Hlffy Klelly. Superintendent of the SS.

oey. Mr. Lloyd. Clifford Shaw an

lwhcn Christmas Eve arrived at last I was laden with gifts large and

fl and gifts distributed to the rhllri- F 5"” - , d "up Mr. and Mrs Green. Zwgsv anlcgrungackages square an

Louis Marshall. Mrs Warren Mar- Illall and Mr. Harry Klcllv Fudge W3! Mind around while c:u'li child was given a bag of randy donated by K. W. Macliallvlllan and the members of W. M S

were piled beside a doll.

Boots and skates as well as toys

Were laid at my poor feet

fndla garland of colored electric ' his

Made my dress complete.

Q I I Next morning with bright and hand sparking ayes "Gall; HHGIMIMI R: LII:-Ilmzw'clllen"".n. ed

BREMERHAVEN var . Mrs. , "d . I

Ia. Reimer camp mm” "H n a ance round the Christmas

Canada Monday for F '”"I"I "'9' I wadutl ' c less Christmas reunion with her l1ll!- who bumped m are band she had believed dead in the second World War "It will be our most beautiful Christmas." 56-year-old Mrs. Rel- mer sobbed when she vmhmved her husband on the quay They had sen each other last in I943. Peter Relmor. 58. returned from I Siberian prison camp last Octo- ber after spending 10 years in Russian captivity. when he came home. he found he had been de- clared dead by a German court in mi. Mrs. llelme believed he was killed in the last days of the W" as she had received his last letter out of.nuu1.n.bg.qlegsd Broslau. She Ind emigrated in Canada to live with her ltater in Vancouver.

Woodslde an dfaniily

I "Be careful of our tree so nice.

For a week or more I was

11 do of this fine house in town. And neighbors came

about , For I was quite renown.

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the service the church ','3,,,,,, " u""I"k'-n.d'u:I'm” ,iu"” B&'f VEth Mrs. James Snowle, as '1' '0 -. n,c .1"; know. CIIIN. la the sfnglnff Flvodayalatu bu hulls-ippad (llrlatlnaa Hymns. an - aanl, - Ioloe were IIII by Mrs. w. E ...;r1,go2 awwEo M. X In. llr., . and Mr. Ger- January Raddofa Digest Ht In. all a duet by Mrs. bri you nave: Itivnaoa Dd Mr. Ipo. acomv-I pu .. awpln account I” 3 m ggqnltyy Mrs. Harry offthe behaviour the '5 Weeks. . Rev. Mr. Iaynor delivered an ofaaa . um Iowan-late naaagsl lor the - Readers Digut : 33 F V. g, :5."-is .. &ol'hltin(inB'&-,hoIaIdIQ 010. At &e K but koala hdm otbeusiandheaorvleeanum-hIlGIfl'lht500h 00 bar of selections were IIIIYNI "V" the china Q1.

me. Then I was laid upon that sled'

romping. When a voice from a grown-up "Or you'll have to go back to bed." . the

from all

I By IVILTON WYNN

AIHMAN, Jordan lAPl - :hll:,'l'y demnnstrations agcinst the B: it- dari Pact flared Vicdnesday for the, sixth successive day but .lor-I danis cal-eloker government .'llf'll swiftly and restorcrl order.

Curlew was lifted in BCIlll."ll”lll as that Jordan-controlled city in Palestine prepared to welmme hundreds of Christmas eve pil- grims to the birtllplzwo of Uhrist.

Arab Legion trout): fired tear- gas grenades to break up a crowd of 400 demonstrators In downtown Amman. Another zoo marched to the office of Prime Minister Ibra- him Hashim and demanded his new government pledge to keep Jordan out of the five-nation alli- ant-e

Several hours later Hashim an- nounced his government ”will not deal with any political questions. nor will it bind itself to any treat- les or obligations."

gliashim. 67-year-old elder slates- man of this Arab desert kingdom, moved on several fronts to restore calm.

The regime announced release of all Persons arrested in the riots as ldemanded by opposition groups as -a condition for ceasing their dem- nnslrations and calling off strikes, Leaders of civil servants on strike asked them to return

to their

Jobs. LIGHTS ON AGAIN Lights came on

r in Amman's, 'Sh0pplnK districts

as proprietors "At last." with ecstacy I thought..- ”I am where I should always be "I give Joy to the folks both young I and old .”And they seem proud of me." I New Year's guests gowns Admired my fine physique. And wondered how I stood the strain Of life throughout the week.- There was I as fresh as dew pwhen early the next morning NU finery was all stripped from

in gorgeous

me And I was pulled down without warning.

Routzh hands dragged me to tho DOT

d

And out in the yard I was cast To lie upon the ash heap hard And dream about my past.

A broken sled. tomato cans

And other worthless trash

Are companions in my misrlw On this heap of ugly ash.

Ilim a broken hearted loncly thing Bereft of love and pride

And the joy of life that sparkled

once

Has miserably died.

It is so brief a time ago

That I was much admlrod

And the joy I gave to every one! Was the life -I so desired.

If thoughtless man had not real

me u

So roughly on this hard ground

I might be standing proudly now. Instead of limp and browned. Beside the house or near the

walk

I'd be a pleasant sight But I must sigh my

hrart out

here By day Ia well as night

COME ONE.

Music by the 9:30 to 1:30

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A limited number of

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TO THE PIIE-NEW YEAR'S IIALL AT

THE ROLLAWAY THURSDAY. DECEMIR 2991:

sponsored by the Kinsmen Clublof Ch'bo

The Charlottetown Curling Club New Year's Eve Dance

Saturday. December 3131'

New Riots

opened their dul-rs Troops called in to quell the riot-

tru-ls.

animals l)PlI”lE released in new dis-

ANCIENT INHABITANTS

ing began to leave in long IIIIES of true s They rolled up barbed wire

which had been thrown ocrtiss strccis ill key serlors. Schools were ordered rupt-lied.

Hasllimi-. regime is not supposed to make policy. It is under in- structions from young King Hus- sein to prepare for parlianu-nlary. elections four lnonlhs ht-lu-e illltl to, confine his at-tixilivs lo zuIvum- istration.

Hussein dis:-olveri Parliament in the wake of rioting that caused an. estimated 10 deaths -

(Lord John Hope. Britain”. inr- cign undersecretary. told the House of Commons that the riot- ing was stirred up from outside Jordan by opponents of the Bagh- dad Pact. He said most of the demonstrators were refugees froml Palestine. He did not name any country but Egypt has been lead-, ing the campaign against the pact, In the Middle East. The Soviet Union has also assailed it.)

Canada's Pulp

Production . At New Records OTTAWA 4CPr4anada's pulp

and paper industry produced at a record rate in 1954. the bureau of statistics reported Tuesday.

Gross value of the industryls products last year rose to 51.241.- 558.000 from 31.179.665.000 in 19531 and Si.2.'l7.847.000 in 1951. the prev- lous record.

Newsprint production rose more sharply than the industry"s over- all output. reaching 6.00i,000 tons valued at S657,-187,000 compared to 5.775.000 tons' worth ss33,4os.ooo in' 1953. This was a 4.3-per-cent in- crease in tonnage and 3.8-per-cent in total value. Average value a ton. however. was down slightly to 319.56 from 3110.95.

Newsprint production increased by 7.1 per cent in British Colum- bia, four in Quebec. 3.7 in Ontario and 4.1 in the rest of the country.

Total production of paper and paperboards topped all earlier records in 1954 at 7.650.000 tons compared with the previous high of 7,377,000 in 1953. it was valued at 325,591,000. 4.2 per cent above the previous record of 3tl7.R58.000 in 1953.