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Press Tho Acton Free Press Wednesday December By Wendy Thomson The dog isnt the only one showing signs of Jealousy these days Out in the pasture Black Velvet Is being the typical Queen of the Hilltop and lording it it over everything else Just because Beau has come to visit Bean is the handsome grey Arab gelding belonging to Alice- on loan for Gord to ride when he has the time Hes friendly mannerly and loves people thats Beau not Gord When he first arrived he was put fa a small corral and spent half the day watching the horses in the pasture and the other wistfully looking up the drive where hed last seen Alice Even at in the morning when I the cat out the back door I a soft but plaintive whinny in the dark wafting up from the corral Memorable milestone mx Dublin WI anniversary Visitors Christmas visitors make the season happier- Please phone or mall the names of family friends or those who are away to the Free Press this season The Personals column should be fat with news the next two Issues Not being able to stand this air of great loneliness the next day I led Beau over to the gate to the pasture There was a huge thud and scuffle as the two ponies Daisy and Earl Grey crashed Into one another trying to be the first to greet the newcomer Talk about eagerness I had to Just about beat them about the tail I irfhfnn end to move them enough so that I could maneuver Beau In Then for about 10 minutes he stood and hardly twitched a muscle while Earl stood with his nose to Beaus breathing a breath back and forth and Daisy inspecting his ribs Then the ponies changed places and Beau went through it all again That must have settled something other than that he had clean breath and all his ribs because the ponies stepped back while Beau reared wheeled around then took off Jumping the creek fflidractagupuwiuU with ponies Womens Missionary in they reached the Society Afternoon auxiliary of top they stopped with much K Church held their The culmination of years in endeavoured to follow it and be the history of Dublin Womens useful In the community They Institute was celebrated on have looked after the sick and Thursday evening at the home of shutins the bereaved those Mrs Horace BIyth Blue Springs suffering losses by fire catered Road The house at auction sales and in many wa3 beautifully decorated for the other ways occasion complete with During World War many articles were knitted and sewn guests for soldiers in conjunction with The Branch was organized on the Acton Red Cross leaders December 1925 in Dublin have been chosen from the group School In the absence of the each year to Instruct the young district president Mrs George girls in culinary arts R of Acton Miss needlecrafts etc and many girls Applebe the past president of the in the neighborhood have learned district and Mrs J Gamble the basic facts about of Acton acting as secretory from this same W for Chapter The December meeting of the Duke of Devonshire chapter of included a delicious Christmas luncheon with an exchange of gifts Hostess for the very pleasant afternoon was Mrs Newton attended Mrs John Robertson invited the ladles to have their first meeting at her home on the Second Line on January and Mrs William R Bracken was named the first president and Mrs Duncan McDougal the meeting were read Thursday night by Mrs Alex Near Active branch During the years Dublin Womens Institute has been a very active branch and as the theme of all Institutes For Home and Country they have instruction Quilts specialty A specialty of the members was the making of quilts through the years and many a beautiful quilt has resulted from their good workmanship Mrs M McCullough secretary Minutes of this first present president occupied the for the singing of the Christmas meeting prancing blowing and mane tossing before flying down the other side in a majestic sweep Cattle Join to Before they reached the bottom our six beef cattle got caught up in the excitement and kilned In making the whole thing quite comical the first three being light graceful and quite beautiful and the cows well I dont think that theyre built for running Their heads seemed about to fall off and their legs kept flying out fa the oddest directions And Velvet Well when Beau was In the corral shed had a good look at him and decided that she ignored him hed maybe go back where he came from This attitude lasted all through the first half hour that Beau was in the pasture although I could see that she kept one very wary eye on him constantly Then he made the mistake of putting one foot on the particular acre that she was gracing on She must have been all tensed and waiting for that excuse because she shot towards him as thorn she was Jetpropelled teeth bared ears back Threat to kill Up and down the pasture they went Velvet not being able to close In for the threatened kill Beau had a distinct advantage by being able to turn faster leaving my ratty mare heading west held Christmas meeting at the Manse on Dec Miss Isobel Anderson the president opened the meeting with a poem and a prayer Joy to the World was sung Mowed by a led by Mrs A Near The theme of the meeting was the Christmas story which was presented in a very Interesting wny by Miss Anderson Interspersed with the recitation of scripture was presentation of the story by means of song Miss Bella Roszell sang A Wonderful Star and was joined by Mrs McKenzie for Away In a Manger The message tor tooay is that peace calm which strengthens Is a blessing which comes from God At the close of the devotional part of the meeting Miss Roszell was presented with a gift by Mrs Moran on behalf of the group In of the many times has helped by coming and singing at meetings The treasurers reports by Mrs Algie and Mrs Institute Ode and the repeating of the Mary Stuart Collect and Lords Prayer Mrs M Hunter read the minutes and called the roll The members responded to it by answering What can I do to make Christmas happier for others To share little remembrances and visit with the older people and the shutins In the community was the general consensus of opinion Mrs W as sales convener handed in a further sum of money from their sales at Stewart town Sacred program The meeting was turned over to the program committee and Mrs Wallace conducted a very beautiful sacred program telling the Christmas story was conducted by Mrs Mclntyre and Mrs Lasby Five candles were lit denoting the first for Chrbt followed by one each for Joy Pence Faith and Hope A very meaningful and humorous What the Institute means to a Family was portrayed by Mrs A Near and Mrs Mclntyre In oldtime costume and all enjoyed In full the meaning of being a good Institute member History shown A beloved former member of the Branch Mrs Pearl Kennedy of Acton was present She has been the Curator of the Branch for some time and spoke of her work In compiling the material She exhibited several pages from the Tweedsmuir History Book of the district Many pictures of officers of the Dublin Womens Institute down through the years as well as pictures of residents of the area the history of the farms and other pertinent facts of Interest were perused by the ladies with much interest It is a book of great historical value Several games and contests were captained by Mrs Mclntyre and Mrs Norton and all enjoyed the fun time With Santa visit each member learned the Identity of her Secret Pal for and had many surprises Each received a gift from their friend New names were chosen for The Christmas supper served buffet style with all the Christmas goodies were enjoyed by everyone A beautiful anniversary cake made by Mrs and Iced by Mrs M Nellls centered the table and Mrs Pearl Kennedy was given the honor of cutting It Mrs W and Mrs F McCarron were the social conveners At the end of the evening each lady present was given a pretty plant as a memento of the celebration Memorable milestone Mrs Duncan Moffat expressed thanks to the hostess Mrs BIyth and the committees in charge for providing such on enjoyable and memorable milestone In the history of the Dublin Womens Institute and wished everyone the compliments of the season We do a busy business business Were busy because businessmen find our insurance programs give them something businessman con appreciate All of tho things they need for complete protection And none of the things they dont need Eliminating wasteful overlaps cut your insurance costs considerably Lot bring our broad experience to bear on your insurance problems No matter what the size of your business well bo happy to develop a program And quite likely save you money DENNYS INSURANCE AGENCY ACTON PHONE 8530150 SAFECO INSURANCE Horn I ON ice Hour Monday em to Friday to Hours Mill Season To everyone who has been so very kind and thoughtful during my recent illness I wish to extend my sincere thanks and wish them all the Compliments of the Season MARY MARKS leiung i showed that the with the singing of group tad had a successful year carols with Mrs M brought McCullough at the piano An white gifts for the needy impressive candlelight service A delicious lunch provided by toe c tee was enjoyed by I THE STATION HOUSE DINER SllGGtS Make Tracks to Diner for your Christmas and To help readers celebrate the festive season in a joyful mood the Free Press Is offering free Christmas carol song sheets They may be picked up at the office any day from to 5 pm The sheets feature favorite carols such as O Come All Ye Faithful Silent Night Joy to the World Away in a Manger and other favorites Also available are sheets with secular sing song favorites such as in the Gloamin Let Me Call You Sweetheart Down by the Old Mill Stream and others Make Tracks to tho Dinar for your Christmas and Now Years Reservations Accepted Now A Few Dates Left We Also Cater to Outside Functions MAKE TRACKS TO THE STATION ENTERTAINMENT Friday Enening Sat Afternoon Evening THE RAINBOWS UCW has Yule supper LOVELL BROS MEAT MARKET Burns Maple Leaf Cryovac DINNER HAMS 8ff Maple Leaf BACON Fresh Small Link Sausage 69 ib RED BRAND BEEF Lean Shoulder Roast Choice Boneless PRIME RIB ROAST Lean Chuck Roast Lean Ground Chuck 69 BROS MODERN MEAT MARKET Mill Acton DAILY DELIVERY Both groups of the while he was halfway bad to the gathered together Wednesday eastern Finally tiring pot luck of this Beau plunged into some supper and Christmas program scrub brush by the fence and took women gathered in the refuge in its density Sundayschoolroomof Then Velvet did her Jueen of for the pleasant evening the Castle bit to the president Mrs c top of the hill on feet so light that he looked as though she was barely touching the ground With much head tossing she proclaimed pasture ownership and pointed out how shed Just shown Beau who was boss And right alongside her came the colt whod been holding his own in all the racing around also prancing with light springy steps tossing four inches of mane and saying Yeah my Mom sure showed him Fire and fury That was over a month ago and although Velvet snakes out at Beau If be comes within 15 feet of her when someones watching Ive seen them during the day all standing In a small close group drowsing contentedly In the sun till one spies me nudges other and off they go Velvet all fire and fury Beau Just winging away up the hill chaired the meeting reporting on the bazaar and thanking everyone for helping Mrs J Tatton read a Christmas poem Mrs Houston led in prayer and Jean McLean played the piano for the singing of carols Dorothy Simmons said Grace before the supper I To The Residents of THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Sincere Good Wishes for The Coming WARREN PARKINSON OPP report summonses overnight parking During the week of December Dec 13 personnel of the Acton Detachment Ontario Provincial have started to celebrate early liquor and petrol dont mix as Police worked a total of a drink or In a gas tank So keep hours and patrolled miles of them separated and have a good town roads Christmas Dont start oft yourself and give the town work men a chance to do their Job Drivers When driving in falling snow after dark turn off those high beams Always use STrtartmff the low team Instead The tow Christmas Don t start off m the road a snow High beams hit the white snow flakes and create a vision- charges were preferred seven suspension warnings were Issued and three The stolen motor vehicle nn property damage accidents were mentioned In the last report was Sj2 ranwr one of the investigations prists wto left can on emergency liquor gas the streets overnight Overnight stop on a dime The Officers investigated nine parking Is not allowed In the town truth at MPH on good dry general occurrences during the and vehicles left are j rnotorist can only stop at week Included were a charge of hindering snow removal So don the end of a string of dimes Impaired Driving and wait for a summons or your car to stretching the length of a football Common Drunk At least two be towed away remove It An exceptionally good recipe for Christmastime either for giving or for eating follows BUTTER ALMOND CRUNCH Generously butter pan or cookie sheet a heavy r cup butter ft cup water Cook stirring constantly with wooden spoon over medium beat to degrees on candy thermometer hard crack stage Remove from heat and quickly stir tn cup chopped almonds and vanilla Immediately poor Into prepared pan spreading to form a large rectangle ft Inch thick Meanwhile melt ounces semisweet chocolate chips over hot not boiling water Spread over warm candy and sprinkle with ft cup wabnut or pecan pieces Refrigerate about hours till chocolate is firm Break into pieces announces the 1971 economy drive DiSOOlWbi-fT0- NORTH END BP MS fob MUM Han ISM DUm mm Cmdi end Mr Glen White is home again Mr Wilfred Duval is a patient in St Josephs Hospital Hamilton after being in hospital staff held their annual Christmas party Friday the music centre Mr and Mrs Norman Waterton of Owen Sound were weekend visitors of their cousins Mr and Mrs G Matthews Young Barr has arrived at the home of the M Rockwood for an Acton friends arc sorry to learn Bob Watson son of Mr and Mrs Tom Watson is a patient in St Josephs hospital Toronto The Rotary Clubs Christmas champagne dance is becoming a tradition It was held Friday night in the Legion hall with the playing for lively from Mono Mills outfits for the ladies High school principal Dave Katz and Mrs Katz and vice- principal Joe Bray and Mrs Bray entertained the school staff wives and husbands at the home Saturday Mr and Mrs Harry Norton have returned from Norway and are living In Acton Mr Norton has retired Isnt someone your call Call any time on Sunday Sea your phone book for typical low night and Sunday rate SNOWMOBILES are going morning noon and night this week More people than ever own them Bell Canada