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i a \ PAGE THIRTEEN THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1928 Oshawa Daily Times Wishes All Readers a Merry Christmas Spirit of Christmas Dominates Services in Oshawa Churches Oshawa Ministers Deal With' the Christmas Theme and Special Music Marks Ser. vices Which Are All Well " Attended -- Old Time Hymns and White Gifts' Services at City Churches The beauty and glory of Christmas were well exemplified in all Oshawa churches: yesterday, A feature of the day was the presentation in three of the churches of Henry Van- Dyke's tory of "The Other Wise an" In St. Andrew's and King street United churches lantern slides illustrating this story were shown, while Rev, Ernest Harston, pastor ot Simcoe street United church, gave a dramatic recital of the same story, Splendid music featured the services in all the churches, which were at- tended by large congregations, White Gift Services At St. Andrew's and King street United churches, the white gift ser- vice was presented, in connection with St. Andrew's evening service and at the afternoon Sunday School ses- sion in King street church, Each scholar brought a gift, wrapped in white, and they were gathered for distribution to the needy of the city for Christmas Cheer, Anglican Churches The Anglican churches of the city are holding special Christmas servi- ces tomorrow, and their services yes- terday and of next Sunday are ar- ranged with reference to the Christ- mas season, Tomorrow morning in rist church, with the rector, Rev, 'B. Patterson, officiating, Commun- ion will be celebrated at eight o'clock and Holy munion with sermon at 10.30, At Holy Trinity church, un- der the rectorship of Rev. S, C. Jar- rett, full choral comm fou will be rated at eight o' with a Slchra at eleven o'clock that will include special music, R. Attesley, J. A Hs Move in for Christmas PHONE 1500 for appointments 555 DISNEY REAL ESTATE a ry Bellingham and P, Kilburn taking the solo work, . Life of Christ Rev, W, P, Fletcher, pastor of Centre street "United church, last evening began a series of sixteen sermons on the "Life of Christ," with the subject "The Wee Bit Laddie." In the morning he gave a Christmas message, "Peace on Earth" Quar- tette selections by Miss M, De- Guerre, Mrs, Holnbeck, L, A, Koch and E. Watson, as well as solos by Mrs, Walsh and Mrs, J N, Noble, were the feature musical numbers, P Peace Rev, A. C, Reeves, at Knox Pres- byterian church, spoke in the morn~ ing on "The Prince of Peace," and in the evening on the words "No Room for Them in the Inn" A quartette selection by Mrs, F, LeRoy, Miss M., Gould, George Roy and A. T, Mills and solos by Mrs, Le- Roy, Mr, Roy and 'Mr, Mills, were the special numbers, In Bethlehem At, Albert street United church, Rey, R. A, Whattam in the morning took his congregation on a visit to Bethlehem, weaving his sermon a- round the hymn "O Little Town of Bethlehem," L¥Unitt sang this as a solo followin@®the sermon, In the evening the pastor traced vividly the course of "Jesus Life from His Birth to His Death," Children's Service Under the leadership of Rev, A, M, Irwin, North Simcoe United church enjoyed capacity congrega- tions yesterday, In the morning the pastor gave a Christmas message to the children, "Christmas and Child. hood," and in the evening spoke on the "Angelic Message." Selections by the choir, and solos by Mrs. H, Nic- ols and Mrs, Dulmadge carried the Christmas message in song. Presents Gown A feature of the morning service at Simcoe street United church was the presentation to the pastor of a gown from the Ladies' Aid Society, In the morning the pastor pointed out the meaning of Christmas from a modern viewpoint, In the evening a large number of people from Campbellford, Rev, Mr, Harston's former charge, were present to hear his annual Christmas recital, which was this year "The Other Wise Man." Solos were given at yesterday's ser- vices by Mrs. W, A. Hare, W. H. Scilley, George Fleming and Mrs. Leo Gray, while a selection was also given by the ladies' quartette comprising Misses Leah Garrow and ean Keddie, and Mesdames W. are and R. Holden, Christmas Cards "The Difference Christ has Made," was the Subject yesterday morning of Rey, C. E, r United church. Rev, Mr. Cragg point- ed out clearly the remarkable changes that Christianity has brought to the world. Christmas carols and anthems and a solo by F. Herring comprised the musical numbers. In the evening CITY NEWS TALENTED VIOLINIST An item in a Toronto newspaper states that Bettina Vegara, remark- able 13-year-old girl violinist, of Toronto, is giving a recital on Jan- uary 81, with her teacher, Dr, Lul- gl von Kunits, at the plano, Bettina has appeared in Oshawa on several occasions, and is a neice of Rev, F, J, Maxwell, of this eity, STREET RAILWAY BUSY Christmas shoppers provided a large volume of traffic for the Osh- awa Rallway Company Saturday. While the number of fares record- ed did not constitute a record 'or the Christmas season, it was well up to the peak days of the com- pany, Another heavy volume of passengers is expected today, when last minute shoppers will swarm down town, CHRISTMAS EVE Tonight will be Christmas Eve, but, according to The Weatherman, it will not be like the traditional Christmas eves, when one expects frost and curling snow flakes and the merry jingle of sleigh bells, There will be no snowy settings to- night, such as Christmas Eves of other days provided, nor will the streets echo to the crunch of hurry- ing feet nor the picture of gift- lad- en folk with frosty breath and faces whipped to apple redness by a keen north wind, Instead it will be fair and mild, NIGHTS GROW SHORTER | For about a week there will be little change noticeable in the length of the days and nights, -al- though December 21 was supposed to be the shortest day of the year, For several days the sun will con- tinue to rise and set a little later "The Other Wise Man" in lantern slides was presented. the The evening service at St. An- drew's church included both a white gifts service and the presentation of "The Other Wise Man" in picture and story, by Rev. F, J, Maxwell, In the morning Rev. Mr, Maxwell cen- tred his Christmas message around the visit of the wise men at the man- ger cradle, Appropriate music was presented by the choir, who had given their major Christmas music last week in "The Messiah." . Old Time Hymns Christmas was suitably observed at Calvary Baptist church under the leadership of the pastor, Rev. H. A. Ackland, In the morning he spoke A.lon "The Wonderful Name," and in the evening on "The Greatest Gifts on Earth." Old time Christmas hymns sung by the congregation helped to give a seasonal touch to the servi- ces. . Throne to Cradle First Baptist church celebrated the Advent yesterday at all services, ev- ery detail sermons, hymns, anthems and solos being mingled to make pleasing services. In the morning the minister, Rev. John Galt, took for his subject "From the Throne to the A Safe, Sound Investment Mercury Service Limited Oshawa A limited number of Accumulative Preferred Shares available with a liberal common stock bonus. Shareholders receive special rates on gasoline, oil, tires, washing and greasing. Write or phone directly to the company. PHONE 9501 Cradle," and in the evening "From the Cradle to the Cross." Soloists for the day were Mrs. J. James James Hurst. 6 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 3 LETT, NICHOLLS AND HALLITT Real Estate 2 Sincere Wishes fora Happy Festive Season 1928 Business College R. C. ASHENHURST, Principal. each day, and about Friday, it will begin to rise earlier and continue to do so until June 21, The first appreciation of longer days will be noticed in the evening hours, and by January first, the days will be about three minutes longer than on Christmas day, After that the day- light grows at both ends, INJURED BY GLASS . Albert Simmons, 20 William street cast, suffered severe cuts about the face from flying glass when he drove his car into a tree at the gorner of Centre and Athol streets, Saturday afternoon, while attempting to avoid striking another car, The slippery condition of the street contributed to the accident, FIREMEN RESCUE CAT The fire department made a 'run to Rowena and Conant streets this morning in answer to an alarm, The brigade made record time and up- on arrival the firemen found that they were not required to fight a blaze but to rescue a cat from a telephome pole, This errand of mercy was performed and the feline was brought to firm ground, KINSMEN'S CHRISTMAS TREE Oshawa children are invited to at- tend the Kinsmen's Club Christmas Tree at the Regent Theatre tomor- row morning at ten o'clock, Santa Claus will be there in spite of his strenuous work tonight and candies and oranges will be distributed to everyone. Following this there will be a free moving picture show, FAIR AND MILD | The Weatherman sounds a joy- ful note today in the prediction of fair and mild weather tonight and i Tuesday. Christmas Day will be a green Christmas, but from blue skies a resplendent sun will shin« on a world imbued with the Christ. mas spirit, From east to west and in between the air is mild and the weather is likely to remain mild for several days. ACCIDENT ON HIGHWAY 2 A party or four Oshawa people, in- cluding Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Kellar, 78 Buckingham street, and Mr, and Mrs. Nelson Kellar, 18 Whiting ave, had an unfortunate experience while motoring on the Whitby-Lindsay highway near Manchester, yesterday afternoon when their car was struc by another car as it was passing a third machine parked on the high- way. Although no one was seriously injured all members of the Oshawa party were badly shaken up and suf- fered bruises and minor cuts. The car was badly smashed. OSHAWANS HURT IN CRASH When a car in which they were riding Saturday evening skidded off the road at West Hill, Harvey Hobbs, 24 Colborne street west, Cameron Cox, 213 Albert street, and 'Jack Braund, 71 Gibbs street, were all somewhat injured. Hoppe was the most seriously injured of the three. He was taken to the Oshawa General Hospital, where it wag found that his leg was shatter. ed and that the bone had splinter- ed. Slight internal injuries were also discovered. On account of the complications of the case, Hobbs was removed yesterday to the Tor. onto Gemeral Hospital, where it was stated this morning that he would probably recover. Cox suf- fered a broken nose in the accident and Braund was badly bruised and shaken up. The accident was ap- parently caused by the slippery con- of the road, which caused the car to skid off the road and over- urn into the ditch. The auto was y smashed. WILL COMPLETE TRAINING Mr. John Deacon, tenor soloist, who has appeared several times om TRAINING SCHOOL BOYS MAKE MFRRY AT BOWNANVILLE Fourth Annual Dinner and Entertainment Was Best One Ever Held Bowmanville, Dec, 22--At the regu- lar meeting of the Maple Leaf Cir. cle, Companions of the Forest on Thursday night, December 20th, the following officers were elecied for the ensuing year, District Deputy Comp, B, G| Mitchell was in the chair, Past C.C.--Comp, Smith, £.C,~Comp, Barton, Sub, C,0,--~Comp, Gould, BSeoretary--Comp, Hunphrey, Treasurer~Comp, Cameron, Chaplain--Comp, Clark, Right Guide--Comp, Large, Left Guide--~Comp, Heighton, Inside Guide--Comp, Wren, Outside Guide--Comp, Brookham, Auditors -- Comp, B, G, Mitchell, Comp. Hall, Comp, Robinson, --Trustees--Comp, Mitchell, Comp. Robinson, Comp, Ashlee, Hospital Board Treasurer -- Comp, B., G, Mitchell, A Christmas dinner is a happy little affair when loved ones once more unite and enter full-heartedly into the spiriit of this festive oec- casion, Last Friday evening at the Boys' Training School there was a Christmas dinner and it was a hap. py big affair; in many ways the big gest affalr the School has known, t was the fourth annual Christmas dinner and entertainment, It Is quite in keeping with the great gro- gress that the School has made in the past year that this event should excel all others, As a re-union it was complete, Two hundred persons blended into one big tamily, There were members of the staff, their wives and families, the entire student body, the grad: uates and a few guests, As an en: tertainment it was a soulinspiring celebration, lasting four and one-half hours without a wearisome moment, Ohristmas Carols The decorations were a credit to Myr, Hyslop and those who assisted him, It was by far the most gorg eous and effective decorative scheme yot presented, As for the dinner it. self; if there is a chef anywhere who can prepare turkey, goose, plum pud- ding, mince-pie and all the trim. mings, in more fitting fashion than did Mr, Mitchell and his helpers then that person should win world re noun, The Boar's-Head procession by the boys was a big feature, It was the opening number and got the evening away to a start that was just right. Between courses the boys, out of sight in different sec tions of the hall, sang Christmas carols, After the last course had been satisfactorily treated, Dr, G, E, Reaman proposed a toast to His Majesty King George the Fifth, Ma- yor Holgate when called upon res. ponded most fittingly, Among his oo | licious £5 IDOE ROO DORE SIREN Special Christmas DINNER GRAND CAFE 14} King Street East (upstairs) Bring your family and friends to the Grand Cafe tomorrow and enjoy a de- CHRISTMAS DINNER, $1.50 SIPS MOIS ZR OIDIM EIDE SHRINE IRN REI IOI INNNLT Price $1.00 Christmas Dinner Being Served at Waldorf Cafe 12 t0 2.30 and 5 to 8 p.m. This dinner is specially prepared and an invi- tation is extended to everyone to enjoy their Christmas Dinner at the Waldorf Cafe. Phone 1331 SEER UIISRUIIIFUEIIION §{ US. Leather 32% Christmas Cheer Fund Reaches Fine Total to Help the Needy well chosen remarks he made men- q tion of the fact that he was one of the dozen or so present who attend. ed the first Christmas dinner in the Darch House three years ago. At that time there were only 19 boys and the staff was hardly a skeleton of what it is today, Honor Mr, Bradt Mr, B, P, Bradt was made the recipient of a beautiful smoking stand as a token of appreciation from the members of the School Faculty, Mr, Bradt, even while carrying on his duties as Agricultural Director has for the past four months headed up the school department as acting head-master, Mr, Bradt has born the dual responsibilities admirably and deserved this recognition as he hands over the head-mastership to Mr, Dob. son, Mr, Cunningham delivered the address, As he paid tribute to Mr, Bradt, mentioning his stirling char- acter, pleasing personality, self-sacri- ficing conscienciousness and eflicient administration, one hundred and ninety-nine minds thought as one and showed their approval by thun- derous applause, As Mrs, Densem made the presentation all sang lus tilly, "He's a Jolly Good Fellow," af ter which Dr, G, C., Bonnycastle led in three hearty cheers. In respond. ing Mr, Bradt thanked the members of the faculty not only for the gift but also for their generous and cheerful co-operation. Mr, Bradt bespoke this same consideration for Mr, Dobson who takes up his duties as Head Master immediately. Dr, Reaman made the most of his op-* portunity in speaking to the gather: ng. He spoke of the school and'* ts accomplishments in the past and resent, He thanked the staff for its vhole-hearted co-operation and men- ioned the splendid healthy spirit Sum of $2,655.93 is the Re- sult of Generosity on the Part of Oshawa Citizens-- Many Donations of Value Coming in to Bring Cheer to the Hearts of Boys and Girls The Christmas Cheer Fund has ow Sosched the grand total of $3, Other donations of value in addls tion to cash are still coming im, Mrs, M, J, Blamey has sent in a fine box of wool motts, 14 pairs, vars tous sizes, and the Onward Bible Class of Zion gave a surprise this morning of 30 Christmas stocks ings, These will help to bring good cheer to the hearts of boys and girls who receive them, Other late donations to the Fund will be acknowledged in Wednesday's paper, Subscriptions Amount previously acknowl, $2,607.98 Laura L, Jones .,,..s,.. 8 A Friend 2.00 Canning's sess ness x Fred T. Storie .....vs00sss 10, Howard C, Bradley ,...,. 10,00 Brockwell Fuse 1.00 Betty, Everrett and Stanley Lovell 5.00 George Miller .., 5.00 6.00 C. M. Anderson .,,.s0044s Total sessnses $2,666.88 Mrs, M. J. Blamey--14 pairs of Mitts, Mrs. Morrison--Doll, Onward Bible Class, Zion--30 Chris. tmas Stockings, 'hat exists among the staff. As a iypical example to show what can be done through working together, shar- ing each other's burdens, joys and sorrows, Dr. Reamon made reference to the great success that the School has enjoyed and the rapid progress particularly in the last quarter, When the scene shifted to the as- sembly hall, lined with cedars and softly lighted with amber lamps, Dr. Reaman entertained by giving some interesting readings from Drum- mond. 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