a . Jim Sentlle FLIIWIIRS [or Christmas Right to the phone she goes to tell all her friends. always a thriIF-and a subtle compliment-fin a gift of fragile, lovely flowers, which means that he thinks of her as a very special person. It's a wise man who follows the pattern of the ages and sends a bouquet to his lady-love! ‘in... . Alllll) HORISIS AND GROWERS 0F (ANADAJNC. share for Manse furnishlnll 111d minister's moving expenses. A card of thanks from one of the members was read. The treasurers financial state- ment for the year was as follows: Balance from 1947.. time nrvn unrran cnurwn w. a. The nineteenth annual meetiug ni Hunter River United Church w. A. was held st the Manse with Mrs Christie. ‘Thursday even- for- 1948. lug, December 9th. Du” .- The president. Mrs. Andrews. ‘raised "mgg presided. The minutes of last “ ~’ ' isziir. "tartar: as» nuai meeting. Roll call was an- Expenses: rwered by sixteen members, and Donation Lo Church Build- ‘ dues paid. ing Fund . . - $400119 The treasurer reported 3108.34 Manse furnishings s. min- as net proceeds from the supper ister‘; moving expenses 334.65 and bazaar. The members wish Miscellaneous expenses . 72.75 to express their sincere thanks to all who helped make their supper such a success. A motion was passed that an advertising bill be paid; also ou: Total $807.40 The balance on hand being. 25.98 Mrs. Christie expressed their appreciation to the members for r-‘w-rnzse WK.‘ -"‘ '_v.f".."'~*‘"..f‘ “T” w '- l ' -" - . W" 1.. u ‘was? ‘w-v-W ' O 2 w,’ (t... i!!! N" TIMI l“!!! PINS“! ii ii fii/l/E A Merry Chrisimesl Here they come Gay little gvordsmsn-Full of Fun With gills tllot please --'So OuiekI-molre haste Buy Buclringhonv-Fer Mild, Cool Tests. q. 2f 4 Edible Manger In Ukraine Apostles, buckwheat“ and mush- room soup. pancakes in flax. included in the menu.. An additional course of honey and porridge is also served: called Koutia, the dish represents the holy crib: the porridge represents the straw-as in the manger-and the Holy Infant is symbolized by honey and fruit: the honey is also considered symbolic of the spirit and blood of the Saviour. the Manse furnishings. Mrs. J. E. Andrews and Mrs. F. Robertson were appointed to Pick Christmas boxes for the shut-ins. The officers elected for the com- ing year are:- Presidcnt: Mrs. J. E. AHdIBWS (re-elected). ' . Vice-president: Mrs. J. W. Pat- terson. Secretary: we. W. I. Bowman ire-elected). Treasurer: Mrs. F. Robertson (re-elected). Buying Committee: Mrs. Mur- chison and Mrs. Patterson (re- elected). Ofilclal Board Representative: Mrs. H. Christie. Shut-in and Sympathy Commit- tee: Mrs. G. Smith and Mrs. Pat- terson. ' Mrs. Andrews thanked the mem- _ bers for their help and co-operst- don during the year. I The hostess for each month of I 1949 is to be:- ' January. Mrs. J.L. LcPagc: Feb- ruary, Mrs. M. Cutcliffe; March. QMrs. F. Robertson; April. Mrs. F. Smith; May, Mrs. K. White; June, Mrs. J. E. Andrews; September, Mrs. Murchison: October. Mrs. J. Craswell; November, Mrs. O. Sel- im"; December, Mrs C. B. Mat-h- eson. One pair of socks was sold at this meeting. Delicious refreshments w e r e served by the hostess and the meeting closed by repeating in unison The Lord's Prayer. SEDGTE-iil-ORD, Norfolk. Big- land — (GP) - Farm workers hcre were told they had this year grown enough barley for 856.800 gallons of whisky and enough sugar beet to provide 1.648 640 pcrsons with s Mick's sugar ra- lion. CARLISLE, liingland — (CPI — Flood water from the Rivers Eden and Esk drowned £50 sheep on Rockliffe Marsh, near here. where they had been sent to gran on _ “Gleanings of a RITUGIS In the Ukraine an elaboraiel Christmas Eve supper breaks a 39- riay fast during which no meet has been eaten. Twelve courses are served one for each of the 'twelve'Fd m ‘h’ cwml °“ 54°55‘?- | Mrs. Willard Nicholson visited her mun“ m}, bu“ 1nd nu“ n, brother Mr. James Moffatt _last Rural Disiricl " week. Howatt family. week-end with her and Mrs. Geo. W. Stevenson. Mrs. Fenton Alma Rolllrigs. b Mchure and Miss little daughter Gloria. Houston on Monday. ‘Misses Marion Stevenson are receiving piano from Mr. Royston Mugiord. Mr. Frank Basnall home from the P. E. island Hos- pital on Sunday. His many friends will be pleased to learn he is con- valescing nicely after, his recent operation. Mrs. Melville Institute at her home on Monday Dec 6th, There was a large at- tendance and one new member was added to the roll. MissgElsie Laird presided. Roll call was answered with the exchange of Christmas gifts. A good congregation attended divine service in the Christian Church on Sunday morning. The pastor Rev. P. Nicholson taking for his text: "Put ye on the whole armour of God.“ from Ephesians 6 ch. gave a very forceful dis- cussion. The choir with Miss Joyce Warren as organist rendered a beautiful selection "Are ye able, Baith the Master.” Parents and children alike are delighted to have Mr. Joncs visit the school on Friday where he con- ducts a vocal class. The promoters of this effort are deserving of plenty encouragement. It is to be hoped a good number will avail themselves of the opportunity given in the adult class which is held on Friday evenings in Hunter River, and possibility later on in our own villsge. the fresh grass of the winter. L "Ta-m, A\\Q°"\"\v”‘"\-’—> cicnnerrss seven/mun cons/ave: m: am or vacuum, emu an rug/rm: roucco: 10 our m: cmum ‘HS. Your friends will rsoiiy appreciate Buekinqheml ’ New Glasgow Mr. and Mrs. Murray Orr motor- Miss Aileen Chsppell was s week- end guest at the home of the Miss Catherine Stevenson tea- cher cf Mayfield school spent the parents Mr. Miss Martha Brown and Mr. De- witt Brown had as their very wel- come guests recently their nieces Mr. and Mrs. Earle Houston and were the welcome guests of Mrs. Houston's sister. Mrs. Lloyd Houston and Mr. and Doris Andrew were passengers to the City on Saturday, where they instructions returned McLeod enter- tained the members of the local citation, A Small Girls Greeting. by 1 w" GUARDIAN, CHARLQTTETQWN ‘ Q1! _ ilBrw§ fiiQDr OIL-TREATED STDKER COAL lib’ YUUF flfdlfl? AKfll/T/I Mr. Ralph Emery of Emglsnd has been welcomed home to join his wife at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. John L. Clarke. Mrs. Ernest Mcllure is convales- cing in the P. E. Island Hospital after an appendix operation. Her many friends will look forward to her speedy recovery. Her attend- ing physician is Dr. Schapero. Mr. and Mrs R. L. Diekiason. Shelia and Freddie were guests at the home of Mrs. Dickieson’: par- ents Mr and Mrs. Beagle McLeod on Sunday, Mrs. McLeod sewed a delicious dinner in honour of her daughter's birthday. In spite of disagreeable weather a large number gathered at Cavendish Baptist church on Sat- urday afternoon. in respect of their departed friend and relative. namely Mrs. Jemima Robertson. widow of Gordon Robertson. The late, Mrs. Robertson lived for a number of years with her husband Ln Cavendish. where she was great- ly admired for her kindly manner and Christian spirit which illumin- ated in her company at all times. Her husband predeceased her about twenty seven years ago. then she moved to St. John, N. B., her native home, mostly visiting Cavendish during the summer months where she made her home with Mrs. Jeremiah Simpson, and enjoyed meeting her old friends. Rev. Paul Richardson assisted by Rev. George Gough, conducted a very impressive service. While the choir with Mrs. E. Campbell presiding at the organ rendered favorite selections oi‘ thc departed. namely ' What A Friend We Have In Jesus." "There 1s Not A Friend, “Abide With Me" and “Nearer My God To Thee” The pallbearers were Messrs. Fred Clarke, Ernest Mc- Neill, George McCoubrey, Clarence Stewart, Lorne McNeili and William Simpson. Mr. Joseph Doirun had charge of funeral arrangements. The Sunbeam Mission Band presented their Thanksoffcring and Christmas service in New Glasgow United Church on Sunday, evening under the capable leadership of Miss Geo. Gough, assisted by Mrs. Blair Andrew. who presided at the organ. ‘Ilhe president Miss Shirley Moffatt. admirably presided over the program. The members, all very young received much praise as they presented the dif- ferent numbers. Rev. Geo. Gough in his remarks said the W. M. S. had a place for all, even to the babies in their band, and a great work had been done for the Christian Church through the different or- ganizations of the W. M. S. There- fore the leaders of those young members deserve every encourage- ment. The following is the pro- gram: Quiet music; Call to worship by Shirley Moffatt; Hymn Praise Him followed by M. B. Purpose and prayed; ,Responslve reading Psalm 24; Hymn, "Away in the Manger"; Prayer by Shirley Moffatt; Exercise How does your Mission Band. grow. followed by singing one verse, All things bright and beautiful; Re- citation. A Tots Remarks. Nellie Andrew; chorus with motions, It Never Pays to be Bad; Recitation. A Tiny Glow, ‘Avona McAusland; The band then surrounded her as they sang "Jesus Bids Us Shine; Exercise, Mother Goose on Tem- perance, followed by a. Temperance chorus; Exercise, Dollie at Tea, by six girls; Hymn: “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks"; Exercise by Lira. Gough and 6 girls A bag of wishes followed by a. chorus; Re- Myrna Smith; Acrostic by five girls followed by one verse of "We would See Jesus by Doris Andrew; Recitation, Little Miss Muffett by Mabel Bulman; Pantomime Silent Night by five girls. the singing of same by Avona McAuslsnd. Sheila Dickieson and Nell Andrew; Solo, Sleep Baby. by Doris Andrew; of- fering followed by dedictation and singing one verse of We Give Thee but 'l‘hins Own. Remarks by Rev. Geo. Gough. The Christmas scene was very affective as a play and tableau was presented. The coming of Christmas, Mrs. Gough acting as missionary introduced the story, while Doris and Nellie An- drew appeared as Chinese children showing their surprise and glad- ness on hearing of the birth of their Saviour. Shirley Moffatt. and Marion Stevenson lit‘ the candies and represented angels, while Sheila Dickieson as mother sat be- side the cradle, Elizabeth Cole. Mable Bulman and Pearl Nichol- son appeared as shepherds. while Lionel Stevenson. Ira Cole and Freddie Andrews as wise men presented their gifts. Quiet music was played during the presentation and Joy Of The World was sung by Rev. Geo. Gough. In answer to "what can little children bring to show their thoughtfulness?" The hymn: "'I‘.he Wise May Bring Their Learning" was sung, followed by benediction by Mr. Ciough. The names of those who took part not already mentioned are as fellows; Marjorie Cole. Pearle Nicholson. Jimmie Stevenson and Marlon Moffatt. Miss Ella Semple. Mrs. Gordon Laird, Miss Jean McLeod and Mire. it. L. Dicldeson assisted i. n ‘f, For Father, Mother, Sister, Brother, Grand- pa, Grandma and Baby, our Departments x \\\\ - S 1/. u/////, fi ///////. are ‘loaded with appropriate gifts.‘ SHIRTS TIES ROBES SWEATERS SOCKS MUFFLERS SNOW SUITS COAT 8r BONNET CRIB COMFORTER SKIRTS PYJAMAS DRESSES A FEW SUGGESTIONS GLOVES coars ILANKITS BED SETS BLOUSES COSMETICS S. A. McDONALlTS PAGEJUETEEIS. . ..- .. ... 1 ... _._. .. .- - MLWLSMTZMMM s__.0_ ____ t4x-‘nbl-a. .-_-...._..__ _..... Qn-l-m... g.‘ , _..._..._' .. h. ii i: ii i: ii :_, i (i! . i lo mix, maicli and make Iii .....,i SANTA SAYS --- GIVE THEM WEARABLES AGAIN GIVE THEM THE SMART STURDY FASHIONS THEY REALLY WANT! WARM COATS, COSY SKI SUITS. ADORABLE DRESSES IN GABARDINE. FLANNEL, PLAID TARTANS AND CHECKED TAFFETAS. DRESSES FOR ALL THE GIRLS. SWEATERS, BLOUSES, HOUSECOATS, SKATING SKIRTS, SKI CAPS. SCARVES, FUR MITTS AND GLOVES, ETC. REMEMBER WE'RE PACKED WITH GIFTS FOR ALL THE CHILDREN. FOR BIG SISTER YOU WILL FIND A VERY SMART LINE OF MISSES DRESSES, BLOUSES, SKIRTS, HOUSECOATS, FUR MITTS AND ETC. TIIS MISSES ' IIDLMES 8i BRADLEY I59 Queen Street =- m-w w: “rumm- -- “ ~ ‘ Phone 92