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8 The Canadian States an Bowmanville November 29 1978 Section Two Remember When, Bowmanville Fire Department about 1900 CHRISTMAS CARDS By Mary Ann Warkman Henry Cole, later knighted, is credited with the idea of sending Christmas cards. In 1843 he commissioned bis friend, John Calcott Horsley of the Royal Academy, to design a Christmas card. At least 1,000 copies were sent to friends of which only a dozen are known to exist today. Two of them, including the only known unsigned clean copy, are in the Hallmark Historical Collection in Kansas City, Missouri. The penny post had been introduced throughout the United Kingdom in 1840 making the large-scale exchange of greeting cards possible. Goodall & Sons, a publisher of playing cards, issued what was probably t he first large edition of Christ- mas cards in 1862. Other English publishers, notably Marcus Ward and the De La Rue Company, added their beautifully printed or engrav- ed work to the market soon after. Louis Prang of Boston, "the father of the American Christmas card", originated the production of Christmas cards in the United States in the 1860's. His outstanding lithography, sometimes requiring as many as 20 plates for one multi-colour design, and his uncompromising insistence on quality, won himn critical praise from both sides of the Atlantic. He inaugurat- ed the first art competition for greeting card designs in 1880, offering a $1,000 first prize. During the 1860's, in the Kingston "Daily News" for example, advertisements for imported cards appeared but the great rush of advertising did not begin until the next decade. Of the cards published in Canada at that time, ma y of them were printed abroad but had Canadian designs. The cards were seldom religious. Many of the cards were of outdoor scenes adapted frorn popular engravings and pain - ings by such artists as Willia Bartlett and Cornelius Krieghoff. From the collector's point of view, any card with a Canadian scene, bearing the name of a Canadian publist- er and which may be dated the last quarter of the 19 century is Canadiana we.1 worth preserving. One of the most important names to look for is that cf G. & W. Clarke, a Montreal Antiques By Mary Ann Warkman firm that was one of the first publishers of Canadian cards, founded in 1872. After 1882, the company name was W. J. Clarke & Co. An 1878 ad- vertisement identified the designer of many of the Clarke cards as James Weston. For the 1878 season Weston produced "Ten Brilliant Designs of Winter Life in Canada". These included Christmas Eve in the Back- woods, a view of a lumber- man's shanty, snowshoeing and tobogganing scenes. In succeeding years the Clarke cards recorded such typically Canadian winter pastimes as maple sugar making, sleighing and lacrosse matches. by 1881 the Clarkes were selling 17,000 cards for one season. Another important name to look for on the back of old Christmas cards is J. T. Henderson, also of Montreal. Henderon's cards were either artotyped or lithographed by George E. Desbarats & Co., a Canadian publishing house. If Henderson cards show the printer's name as the Canada Bank Note Co., they belong to the later 1880's or 1890's. For 50 cents a set, view of Montmorency and Niagara Falls, the ice shove at Montreal, or autumn maple leaves were sold. One company in existence for only about 10 years is worthy of mention because of its connection to Scottish earthenware. Bennet & Co. is the identification on the cards published in Montreal beginning in the latter 1870's. It was the series depicting Canadian sports brought out in the 1880's that appeared on tableware made in Scotland for export to Canada by Marshall & Co. Snowshoe cards were among the most popular of the early Christmas cards and in 1881 Rolph, Smith & Co. of Toronto patented the snowshoe card. The company employed lithographers and engravers who did their own colour-printing and were among the very few Canadian publishers of Christmas cards to exhibit their work abroad. James Campbell & Son and Barber &Ellis of Toronto shared early honours among the pioneers of the card publishing industry. For Canadian artists, this Christ- mas card business was a welcome source of income. Competitions were held such as one in 1882 when submitted designs were exhibited at the Ontario Art Gallery on King Street. The public paid 10 cents admission and could vote on their favourites. Barber & Ellis selected or commissioned many artists this way. In Hamilton, the Atkinson Brothers sold handpainted satin cards as well as ones with pressed flowers and ferns. They also went in for photographic cards. In Edmonton, photograph- er, C. W. Mathers, offered his own cards in 1897 with views for Christmas like bucking broncos, horses with flat- sleighs bound for the Klondike or pack-horses. Although Canadian cards were not religious nor in fact did Santa Claus often appear, the scenes had the charm of being Canadian and conveyed a true sense of life in this country. As a Hallmark Cards brochure on the history of greeting cards points out: "Antique greeting cards are more than interesting collect- ors' items, and artistic merit or relative rarity should not be the sole criterion of their value. Equally important is their reflection of the manners, tastes, and preoc- cupations of our times." The Halifax Herald on December 18, 1882 espoused: "A handsome card is in much better taste than a cheap looking "boughten" present". And today there are reproduc- tions of those earlier cards along with new designs that depict modern fads and styles as well as new moralities but the traditions and occasion they celebrate remain the same. Bethany The U.C.W. held a most successful bazzar on Satur- day, when tables were laden with most attractive articles for sale and the bake table was filled to capacity with "mouth- watering" delicacies. The young people also had a variety of articles and were becoming familiar with the sales education, an afghan of "granny squares" crocheted by the U.C.W. members, was being sold by "a silent auction" method and won by Mrs. Leona Wilson. Nine tables of euchre were played at Cavan with high scores going to Geneva Newell and Mary Morton, who played as a gent. Low scores were won by Electa Smith and Milford Byers. St. Paul's, Bethany A beautiful, brown-eyed little boy, Gregory Neil Snell, was baptized on Sunday. His parents are Richard and Ina Snell and his God-parents were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Finney. Rev. Wainwright said, "What a glorious occasion it is to witness and be a part of the baptism of a child." We do not see the Holy Spirit come down on the child, but Jesus said we are the sons and daughters of God. God created all things and one of these things is man -living, laughting, loving and being able to create of himself. How is it that a creative being can become a child of God? After Adam and Eve had been driven from Eden man began to multiply on earth, but God destroyed man in its totality in the time of Noah, and Sodom and Gomorrah. God is a loving God, because if God had not acted as He did, we would still be despairing in many ways, but we know the difference between good and evil. God chose the family of Israelites and saved them from slavery andguided them, although he chastised them. When Jesus came it was the "find act" of salvation. God is the same God in both the old and new testament - all time is one with God. Whern Jesus said, "Lt is finished," H1e didn't mean His work was finished, but it was that GÔd brought salvation to man. We can resist God, He can't make us respond, but it's our responsibility to become sons and daughters of God. It is our choice - be a sinner or be a saint. If we keep our born nature then we remain a child of the devil, but if we choose to become of the nature of God, then we become sons and daughters of God and show forth His glory. The Young People of St. John's, Ida, enjoyed an old fashioned hayride under the guidance of Mr. Gorski and Don Winslow. Mrs. Ina Palmer enjoys the many visits from her family. On Sunday Jack and Joyce enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by her skilled hand of experience from serving her large family. United Church Mr. Graham's sermon was based on "The Voices of Jesus". Jesus was praying and the disciples went to sleep. During that time, the prophets spoke to Jesus and when the disciples woke up Jesus was different - He was "transfigured" - He was a glorious Jesus. Peter made a stupid remark, and God spoke "This is my Beloved Son, hear Him". God certified that He was greater than anyone else. Jesus is a Saviour - the Son of God has corne to seek and save - the prophets spoke to Jesus and discussed what He had accomplished in Jerusalem and from the physical point of view -He did not accomplish anything but death from the physical point of view, but by His death He procured salva- tion to every person who trusts in Him. Jesus spoke to us as a Shepherd - He spoke and said, "Follow me." Philip obeyed and became a disciple. Levi was called, followed Him without hesitation, and many more. Everyone's first duty and loyalty is to Jesus. To us He too, says "Follow Me". Jesus' voice is the voice of a Helper, "Come unto me and I will give you rest." To those who are suffering, who have troubles and need help Jesus is there. the rest spoken here does not mean doing nothing, but gaining peace and satis- faction in our lives. He will give us strength to carry our burdens, or He helps us throw them away for we sometimes carry burdens unnecessarily. Jesus spoke with the voice of a friend. He stands at the door of your heart and if you open the door He will enter and be your friend and give you peace and love. Grandview News Presented by Lana Malcolm A Remembrance Day program was held at Grand- view, when Mr. Riel opened it with a brief explanation of the meaning of Remembrance Day, which is a memorial for soldiers who lost their lives in the two World Wars. Scripture reading was read by Jean Rose and the Senior Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Carew, accompanied by Mrs. Scott, sang some appro- priate songs for the occasion. Six pupils from Mr. Luty's class recited a choral reading, "To An Unknown Soldier", and a film "In Flanders Field" was narrated by Mark Ashby. "Why Wear A Poppy", the radio play, narrated by Barry Challice, and played by Fiona Crangle and Andrew McLaughlin. Two minutes silence was observed, and a placing of a wreath. The Junior Choir sang two selections led by Mrs. Ken- nington, and Mr. Riel closed the program, although the organizing was done by Mr. Nester and the students of his room. In the House League Soccer finals the Apollo Girls won over the MacDonald's by a 2 - 0 score in the Bantams, and the Massey boys scored 1 - 0 over the MacDonald's. In the Junior league Apollo girls scored 1 to 0 over the MacDonald's and Massey boys won 2 to 0 over the MacDonald boys. With the Intermediate girls Massey scored over MacDonald's 5 to 3, with a decision by a penalty kick in overtime. Durham boys won over MacDonald by 1 to 0. Senior Citizens' Bowling Scores and Standings High lady -Belle Smith - 332; runner-up - Jessie Elliott - 317; high man - George E. Clark - 309; runner-up - Tom McKellar - 308. Scores over 200 for 2 games: Gertie Clark - 310, Mary Finney - 287, Stanley Sharpe - 266, Ina Harkness - 265, Pete Borrow - 262, Mildred Bristow - 250, Lenoard Driver - 250, Irene MacDonald - 246, Florrie Driver - 231, Alvin Mitchell - 222, Mary Morton - 220, Derena Clarke - 219, Alma Pudsey - 215, Charlie Smith - 215, Annie Sharpe - 210. On the occasion of Mrs. Lucy Borrow's birthday many of Pete and Lucy's family recently visited them. They were Mr. and Mrs. Doug Marshall of Bass Lake, Ont.; Mrs. Gary Larche; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hawes, Lori, Ryan and little friend, Stacy, all of Oshawa; and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Baker of Courtice, Ontario. Red Cross Meeting Will Capeling, president of the Red Cross, called on Rev. Wainwright to open the meet- ing with prayer, and then Geo. Neals, the reeve of Manvers, brought greetings from the Council, and he said it is the faithful few members of the Red Cross, who do the good, helpful work in the communi- ty. The Regional Vice Presi- dent, Dr. Ron Sears, said the Red Cross has been organized into fourteen regions and they have four regional meetings each year. Red Cross means volunteers and helping others as Dr. Sears said, "It is people helping people." Mrs. Vanetta Preston read the minutes and said that first aid kits have not been con- tinued because of their misuse risk in administering them. Ralph Preston gave the treasurer's report and spoke of the Red Cross wreath that was placed on the memorial cenotaph. Mrs. Viola Thorndyke said there were twenty canvassers and although March is Red Cross month it was decided to change it to June, in order to make transportation easier. On behalf of Laura Morton, Vanetta Preston reported on blood donors, and showed clippings related to the Manvers Red Cross. The Kinsmen are chartering a bus to go to Peterborough on Dec. 5, so anyone who wishes to donate blood, should con- tact Dave McReelis, 277-2064, and he will give information regarding pick-up time and place. Mrs. Shirley Kloepfer re- ported on the loan cupboard and emergency services. The nominating committee presentedthe following names for election: President - Will Capeling, First Vice President - Vanetta , Preston, Second Vice President - Rene Smelt, Secretary - Vanetta Preston, Treasurer - Ralph Preston, Convenor for canvassers - Viola Thorndyke and Myra Page, Convenor for blood donors - Betty Leslie, Loan cupboard convener - Shirley Kloepfer, Senior Citizen convener - Grace De Geer, Public Relations for blood donors - Laura Morton. The president introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Edwards, who is leader of Home Care, and spoke of the new aspects of Home Care, which is to nurse serious cases at home, Victoria County now has Chronic Home Care and they have a pilot home care project to try and discover what it will cost to keep patients out of the hospital and be able to stay at home with Home Care help, but still under the doctor's supervi- sion. Home Makers will give four to eight hours service a day and when this Chronic Home Care is established it should provide more employ- ment. It is not a full time job, but Homemakers get much satisfaction from it. The Victorian Order of Nurses' visits are available seven days a week. They have their own physiotherapists and occupational therapists who each natients to live with a abiity, and they will decide the type of equipment that is best suited for these disabled persons. Mrs. Edwards then showed an excellent film on Home Care. She afterwards answer- ed many questions, among them was that a person must be recommended for Home Care by his or her doctor and O.H.I.P. will help to pay for the four to six dollars an hour the Homemaker recieves. Mrs. Rene Smelt thanked Mrs. Edwards for her splen- did, knowledgeable talk and film. Mr. dapeling informed the group of how anyone can contact the Health Nurse, Mrs. Ruth Botting, by phoning the health unit in Lindsay or the Grandview School. He acknowledged thanks to Geo. Neals for providing the hall, to Ed McGill for placing the chairs, and to the ladies for serving the delicious lunch. A speedy recovery is wished for Mrs. Robert Jones, who recently underwent gall bladder surgery in Sunny- brook Hospital, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Bowins, Orono, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. McMahon. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil White of Bancroft and Mr.'and Mrs. Art Stewart of Cavan were recent dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank White. 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