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THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE FIVE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 1947 Hi-Tide JIM LAVIS y This week we're in the quandary of having to write a column when there's nothing to write about. Guess it's the lull before the big Christmas rush, but there's just nothing new. One or two of our friends have obligingly offered to start a brawl in the cafeteria just for the news value of it, but we'll take the easier way out. If you're looking for something world-shak- ing, you won't find it here, 'cause all we're going to do is tie up a few loose ends, sprinkle a lot of nonsense and a grouch or two into it, along with a. few Christmas side-lights, and leave it at that. Maybe 1948 has some scoops just around the corner for us, though. * We hear news of "a new reg- ime," as they're calling it, in the Boys' Athletic Association, So far, though all that has leaked out from behind the iron curtain 1s that Pete Canning has been elected president of the association. The first of the decorations for the Commencement and the Frolic went up last Friday. We don't know--many of the students would like a change from the old lan- terns, etc., to some new type of decoration. We kind of like the old ourself. : ; All sorts of skits are being hatched, accompanied by some * rather weird advertising. For the last half week or so all we've seen on some blackboards is "B.O. meets P.U. at the Froolic." Sus- pense, ¢h? And all kinds of ru- mors are circulating 'about how the hut they're building at the front of the auditorium is to be used. The latest is that it's to be a first aid station, in case some of the skits may prove too much for the audience. 7 Study rooms came into opera- tion this week, but we're not sure whether it's a blessing or not. The students, while freed from the crowds that invade the library and the temptation of reading The New Yorker, still get together for a gab fest, so that you get all the dope on somebody's latest pas- sion, but none on your Latin Authors. ; The French Club held its annual Christmas party on Wednesday afternoon. When we looked in, everyone was sitting around with a pleased expression and shovel- ling ice cream out of those little aper Cups. P * Congress opened again on Thursday night. The big issue of the evening was whether member- ship on the Prefectorial Council should be opened to those of the technical and commercial options of the final year or whether it should remain as at present, re- stricted to members of the fifth form. Every year there is a loud shout from these two options that the fifth form is a big clique, which wants nothing more than to ind all the other forms beneath its heel, and to wreak its fury on the technical and commercial po- tions particularly. This isn't true. Fifth form couldn't do this if they wanted to, and they don't want to. True some of the fifth year's "glamour queens (self-styled), al- ways scem to have a bad case of short sightedness when they pass you in the corridor, but nobody ever pays any attention to them. The trouble is this. A commit- tee chosen from the congress by the congress meets at the begin- ning of each year to select the 20 members of the council. Here's what the phraty constitution says: "The bers of the il are not necessarily the most gifted members of the congress, but those who through steady service have contributed the most to the congress and are worthy of such an honor." Or words to that ef- fect. So the committee looks over the congress and picks the people whom they believe deserving. And why don't they consider the mem- bers of the technical and commer- cial options of the fourth year? Because these people never came out to the sittings and take part in the discussions. They have every opportunity to do so. Any stu- dent is welcome. And yet there is only one member of the tech- nical option in congress and not many more of the commercial. If these people don't come out and express their views, how in the world can the committee know anything about them, much less put them on the council? If the commercial and technical options quit sulking and crying about "cliques? and get down to busi- ness, perhaps things will work out. But until that time, it would be impractical, stupid, to have in- experienced people on the council. That may sound harsh and unrea- sonable, but you have to look at facts... And Hoes they are. Christmas shopping is here again, Ah, these days when little sister hints that a new lipstick called "Purple Passion" is just the thing, and even the dog begins looking at collars and dog bis- cuits! Although we're not finding any cold stiff corpses in snowbanks these days, we see plenty of faces that have a royal look or blue blood, you know. * LJ Rambling: Fritz haircuts seem to be com- ing back into style. Both George Beaton and Dave Hambly sport the new cropped look. Seems as if their barber has an Indian streak in him, whenever he takes ir of scissors in his hands. eople in library were startled one day out of their dreams by a rumbling jovial Shuckling. Only Mr. Slyfield practising, however. You see he's going to play Santa Claus to his children. Notice the new rims that Jerry Swartz wears these days? Tor- toise shell and very business-like. LJ + Do you know that: The reason a dog has so many friends is because he wags his tail instead of his tongue? The clinging vine hasn't disap- peared? She's just out planting acorns. Poise is the ability to keep talk- ing in a restaurant while another fellow picks up the check? * PP Well, as the plastic bubble said to the little boy's mouth, this is the time to blow. We may not be with you next week, so though it's a little early, we'll say it now. Merry Christmas! C. Penfound Is President Of Brotherhood Maple Grove--Dec, 11--The Cour- tice-Maple Grove Brotherhood held their first meeting this term on Tuesday night Dec. 2, at Maple Grove, with a good attendance and with the Hampton Brotherhood as guests. Officers elected for the com- ing season are, president, Clarence Penfound; secretary, Wilfred Brown; treasurer, Ted Foley; pilan- ist, Leslie Collacutt; song leader, 'Walter Rundle; publicity commit. tee, Harry Freeman, George Edgar; speakers, Lawrence White, Mr, Al- lison, Walter Rundle; program, Lloyd Crago, Ken Summerford, How- ard Foley, Norman Down, Cecil Adams and K. E, Courtice; social, Wallace Munday, Robt. Preston, Stephen Jeffery, Clifford Swallow, Glen Pickell, Herb Nicholls, Talbert Gearing, Harold Muir; welcoming, Ivison Munday, Walter Rundle and Ross Stevens. A welcome was ex- tended to the visitors' after which they presented the following pro- gram, readings, Blake Stevens and Charles Warren; vocal solo, Mr, Hircock; violin selection, Mr. Tay- lor. Rev. E. S. Linstead gave a most | A, informative address on his exper- ience as pastor among the Indians, which was much appreciated. Re- freshments were served and a so- cial time enjoyed. The Women's Missionary Auxil- ary held the December meeting on Wednesday afternoon Dec. 3 in the church, The president, Mrs. Cecil Jeffery opened the meeting and conducted: the business. A Canadian friendship carol ser- vice was led by Mrs. Ivison Mun- day program convener, The candle- lighting ceremony was very impres- sive with the following ladies tak- ing part, Mrs. Cecil Jeffery, Mrs. 8. Morton, Mrs. Morley Burgess, Mrs, Ross Stevens, Mrs. H.' Freeman, .Mrs. L. Collacutt, A number of Christmas carols were sung during the program, "1 SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Pastor -- Rev. Coros LO.F. Hall, 20 King St. W. SPEAKER FROM TORONTO 7 PM. Everyone Welcome | Gift Service On December 21 Raglan, Dec 12--The White Gift service will be held Sunday, Decem- ber 21, at 1 pm. in Raglan United Church, Special music will be pro- vided for the program. We hope a large number will come and bring their gifts for the needy who will not have many good things for Christmas. The school children are preparing for the Christmas tree and concert which will ke held Thursday even- ing, December 18. Choruses, drills, dialogues and so forth will be pre- sented by the young folk in their usual clever manner whic is much appreciated by parents and friends. Of course, Santa will make a per- sonal visit to distribute gifts. A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Carl Avery Thursday evening when Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coates were present- ed with a variety of gifts in honor of their recent marriage. The bride who was Miss Inez Wilson, is a sis- ter of Mrs. Avery. Mr. and Mrs, V. Hawkins and Mrs. G. Moore of Toronto, were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Pilkie, i Mrs. J. Latimer, visited her cou- sins, Mr. and Mrs. M. Rosebush of Oshawa, on Thursday evening. Mrs, G. Luke, Harold and Bruce, 'were in Toronto last Saturday. Sorry to hear that Mrs. Lloyd ig i ars. R. Brawn are un- er the doctor's care. We hope the; will soon be well again, y We are glad to report that Mr. F. Dring, who is seriously ill in Oshawa General Hospital, is feeling a little better, T'S ALL GO TO CHURCH REGULAR The Golden Text * The angels and the shepherds. "The Father hath sent the Sen to be the Saviour of the world."-- John 4:14. The Prince Of Peace SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1947 Several chapters of Revelation are part of today's lesson, which is titled "The Prince of Peace". It seems a little incongruous in such a lesson to read the vision of John who is filled with rage and grief at the tortures and death of mew and women whose only fault was their faith in Christ, and refusal to adopt the emperor worship de- manded of them. It seems much more appropriate to narrate the prophecy of Isaiah of the coming of Christ, and the tender story of His birth, at this time. However, after all the terrible beasts that avpeared in John's vis- jon, to enslave the people of the earth and to tempt them, we are given a beautiful scene of the joy of those who resisted the beasts and whom John saw "as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire;"--"them that come off victorious from the beast, and from his image, - and from the number of his name, standing by the sea cf glass, having harps of God." Seven hundred years before Christ was born, Isaiah, the proph- et, wrote the prophecy of His com- ing which we quote today. The Prophecy "For unto us a Child is born, un- to us a Son is given: and the gov- ernment shall be upon His shoul- der: and His name shall ke called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, the. everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. "Of the increase of His govern- ment and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon His kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from hencéforth even for ever." This will comé when the Lord reigns on earth in peace and jus- tice, and there will come a time when men will forget their selfish- ness and hatreds and the Prince of Peace will govern with equity for all. We must have faith that that day will ccene, and look and work for it. It seerns nearer when we re- read the story of the Saviour's birth. . I think it would be rleasant if the children were to tell the story in their own words, one starting it, another taking up where the first left off, and so on through the class, if there is time. We know that Joseph and Mary lived at Nazareth, but that they went to Bethlehem, the city of of David, before Christ's birth. A decree had gone out freem Caesar Augustus, Roman" ruler, that a tax should be imposed on everyone. Everyone was requested to go to his ficme city to register for the tax. Now Joseph and Mary were of the line of David, so they must journey to Bethlehem to be registered. The city wos crowded with people who had also come from distant places for the same purpose. There were no such things as '"reserva- tions" in those days, so 'when they arrived there was no place for them in the inn or "khan." They had to be content with a corner of the en- closed courtyard or the stables. It is quite prchable that Jesus might have been born in a limestone cave over which the Church of the Na- tivity is now built. Here, then, Mary gave birth to her firstborn son and she wrapped Him in "swaddling clothes," and laid Him in the manger. "And there were in the seme country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night"--just as in David's day, He, too, was a shepherd lad, you remember, and Christ is called "the Good Shepherd." As the shepherds watched to see that no prowling wolf carried off any one of their flock, suddenly there was a great light that shone and said to them, "Fear .not: fer, all about them, "and they were sore afraid." * But an angel appeared behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be 'to all peo- ple. "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." They were told that they should know the Babe because He was wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a | humble : manger. Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men." When this host had disappeared the shepherds made their way to Bethlehem and found Mary, Jo- seph and the Child, and after see- ing Him they told everyone con- cerning Him. All that heard it "wondered at those things." "Mary kept all these things in her heart, and pondered them," and the shepherds went back to their sheep, presumably, "glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen." The Prince of Peace was born. Organist and Choirmaster: ST.ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH Minister: Rev. George Telford, M.A,, B.D. Mr. C. J. W. Taylor, D.C.M. SERVICES OF WORSHIP, 7:00 P.M.--"THEI Anthem--IT CAME UPON THE The choir will be assisted by a 11:00 A.M.- -PREPARING FOR THE KING 2:30 p.m.--Sunday School and Bible Classes MORNING: Anthem--PRAISE YE THE LORD 80lo--THE GIFT (Mrs. A. Cain) ......es0s0000000... Berhend EVENING: Anthem--THERE WERE SHEPHERDS . Duet--I WAITED FOR THE LORD Mrs. K. Gahan and Mrs. E. Storie Anthem--SEE AMID THE WINTER SNOW .... Solo--NIGHT OF NIGHTS (Mr. R. Wagstaff) .. HALLELUJAH CHORUS of Mr. Wm. Askew. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14th R LAST CHANCE" sessssssssanssasssssss Adanson vesssseessse.. Smart .... Mendelsshon vees West .. Vandewater ++. Sullivan . Handel brass octette under the direction MIDNIGHT .. eessssssnnn, ALBERT ouwez CHURCH "The Church with the Challenge" Services-11 am. and 7 p.m. Sunday School-2.30 'p.m. God Led Willing Wisemen to Jesus. If You Are Willing He Will Lead You Too. "SEEK YE THE LORD" Sunday School Christmas | Concert Dec. 16th, 8 p.m. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Centre and John Streets REV. A. W. WHITEHEAD, PASTOR Junior Church and Nursery 11 A.M.--"A Remarkable Robbery" Sunday School 3 pm, 7 P.M.--"The Greatest Sin of the Age" TUESDAY, 8:00 P.M.--Young People's Meeting WEDNESDAY, .8:00 P.M.- -PRAYER MEETING Dept. during Morning Session. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CORNER KING AND MARY STREETS PASTOR--KEV. RALPH F. WILLSON ORGANIST AND CHOIR LEADER --MRS. F. VANDER-VOOT 9.556 aim.--S XMAS ENTERTAINMENT -- DEC, 19 11:00 AM.--"FROM PILLAR TO POST" 7:00 P.M.--"CALLED DOWN" A HELPFUL PLACE TO WORSHIP unday School KING STREET UNITED CHURCH REV. J. V. McNEELY, M.A., B.D., Minister WALTER H: JACKSON, Osganist and Choirmaster SERVICES OF WORSHIP 11 AM.--HOLY COMMUNION Quartette, "God Is a Spirit"--Bennett. 2:30 PM.--THE CHURCH SCHOOL 7 PM--"THE CALL OF THE FAITHFUL" Song Service with {llustrated slides. Dec. 19th, T p.m.--THE CHRISTMAS CONCERT, Dec. 21st, 7 p.m.--CHRISTMAS MUSIC BY THE CHOIR Dec. 25th, 8:30 p.m.--""CHRISTMAS ON QUEEN STREET" over CKDO. COME AND WORSHIP WITH US. SIMCOE ST. UNITED CHURCH Rev. A. D. Cornett, M.A., D.D., O.B.E., Minister. R. G. Geen, L.I.C.M., Organist and Choirmaster. DIVINE SERVICES, SUNDAY, DEC. 14th 11 AM.--PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS 2:30 PM.--SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASSES, 7 PM.--THE CHRISTIAN TASK The Annual Sunday School Christmas Concert -- Dee. 17th YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO WORSHIP WITH US. 11am. Pastor: Rev. L. E. Fletcher 17 Erie St. -- Cedardale's Evangelistic Centre -- 17 Erie St. 10 A.M.--Sunday Schodl Come and Enjoy the Special Messages in Sermon and Song. The Pastor PREACHING SINGING 1 p.m. CENTRE ST. UNITED CHURCH MR. NORMAN WILLIAMS Pastor--Rev. T. H P. Anderson Organist and Choir Leader 169 Athol St. EB. 801 Riston Rd. §, Phone 4692R Phone 3135R 11 AM.--THE SONGS OF THE ADVENT '7 PM.--"I BELIEVE IN DIVINE PROVIDENCE" 10 AM--THE SUNDAY SCHOOL Tues., 7:30 P.M.--The Sunday School Christmas entertainment to which the parents of the children and all friends are invited. On Christmas night over Oshawa station CKDO, the United Chushes of Oshawa are PD ing a broadcast at 8-8:30 p.m. 'Make Christmas truly Christian', Phone 3822-W THE FRIENDLY CHURCH. College Hill Sunda) School 601 Montrave Avenue SUNDAY--3 P.M. Young People's Saturdays, 7 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN . CHURCH 150 ALBERT ST. Rev. N. Kritsch, Pastor 10 am.--SUNDAY SCHOOL. 11 AM.--Morning Service REDEMPTION TO BE OF ENDURING VALUE Third of a series of Advent sermons, 7 p.m.--Evening Service PASTOR R. A, BOMBAY THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 245 SIMCOE ST. 8S. 11 AAIM.--MORNING WORSHIP S U N. 7 .".M.--REVIVAL 10 a.m. Sunday School--1 p.m. CKDO Monday, 8 p.m.--Y.P. Wed. 8 p.m.--Anaual Church Meeting ALL WELCOME Rev. B. 8. Morwood, Minister NORTHMINSTER UNITED Cor. Simcoe and Arlington Kelvin James, A.T.C.M., Organist CHURCH PARENTS!!! ... at 11 A.M. Do. Not Miss Hearing REV. D. T. I. FORSYTH, B.A. B.D. Outstanding Speaker . . . Subject Vital to You and Your Family 3 P.M.--OPEN FORUM ON RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 7 P.M. "WHAT Thursday, Dec. 18th, at 8:15 p.m, Come and Worship . .. All Are Welcome IS. SUCCESS?" "CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT" . .. By the Choir A Programme You Will Enjoy -- Outstanding Artists . . Community Singing Ne Sunday, PUBLIC MEETING Forester's Hall, 20}; King St. W. "THE KING RETURNS SUDDENLY" Speaker--REV. H. W. W. BROMWICH, Field Secretary, BRITISH ISRAEL WORLD FEDERATICN (CANADA) LISTEN IN CFRB SUNDAYS AT 1:15 P.M. COLLECTION December 14th, at 3 P.M, Firs Wednesda, Sclence, days. where the Bible and Christla CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SUNDAY SCHOOL--9:40 AM. SUNDAY SERVICE AT 11:00 AM. God the Preserver of Man. includes testimonies of healing through Christian The reading room at 1 Simcoe St. South Room No. 3, (upstairs in Bassett Block) will be open dally from 2 to 5 p.m. and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m excepting Sundays and legal hoil- and purchased, and subscriptions placed for periodicals. t Church -- 64 Colborne St. B. Subject: y evening meeting at 8:00 o'clock n Science literature may be studied WESTMOUNT UNITED CHURCH Gibbons Street at Buena Vista. R. M. THOMPSON, B.A, Student-Minister. 11 AM.--MORNING WORSHIP Sermon: "THE MIRROR OF BETHLEHEM!" The WALT GOODIE FAMILY will provide Special Music at this Service. 2:30 P.M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL White Gift Service in Open Session. -- The Christmas Story = illustrated. Your Community Church invites you to share in the Fellowship of its t Services at this Christmas Season. KNOX CHURCH (PRESBYTERIAN) SIMCOE ST. N., AT BROCK Rev. H. F. DAVIDSON, M.A., Minister Mr. DAVID JENKINS, Organist and Choirmaster, 11 AM.--PUBLIC WORSHIP Sacrament of - Baptism at the close. This service will be broadcast over CKDO. 7 PM.--EVENING WORSHIP 10:00 AM.--MAIN SCHOOL. Classes for all, 2:30 PM.--KNOX YOUNG PEOPLE'S BIBLE CLASS. 2:30 P.M.--DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL IN THE UKRAINIAN g PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17th, 7:30--MID-WEEK MEETING Friday Dec. 19, 7:30 P.M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME. Sunday, Dec. 21, 10 AM.--OPEN SESSION ON THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. COLOURED SLIDES. to the Second Anniversary Rally TONIGHT AT 7:30 SIMCOE STREET UNITED CHURCH speaker Rev. Harold Martin of Orlllia, Homes for Children. Rally). President and Director of Christian (Guest speaker at our first The KINGS RADIO QUINTETTE of Toronto will also be present. Local instrumental and vocal talent will be on hand so... "Get a Chum and Come" Director: MAJOR H. ROBERTS™ 11 AM.--WHITE GIFT SERVICE. GIFTS FOR MISSIONS. NASSAU GOSPEL HALL 5xcer SUNDAY -- 7 P.M. GOSPEL SERVICE Speaker--MR. G. SHIVAS, of Grimsby, Ont, Wed. 8 p.m.--Bible Reading Thurs., 9.15 p.m.--Gospel address over CKDO FRI., 8 PM.--PRAYER MEETING CHILDREN'S MEETING FRIPAY 7 P.M. Ever, boy and girl attending will receive a prize. A HEARTY WELCOME TO ALL THE SALVATION ARMY Corner Oak and Simcoe Streets - Phone 4455 MAJOR AND MRS. H, G: ROBERTS, Commanding Officers. Special Meetings at 11 A.M. and 7 P.M. Conducted by Our Own Officers Sunday Schools at 2:15. ,. You Come, Chum Evening Meeting Preceded by 15-Minute Song Service He... Can... Break... Every... Fetter