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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1947 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE™ 7 PAGE FIVE Fine Christmas Concerts Given At 3 Schools Kedron, Dec. 23.--A packed house listened with pleasure to the con- cert at Conlin's School Thursday evening. This is a large school and the splendid order in which the children carried out the program and the interest displayed in taking the various parts, reflect credit on the teacher, Miss Verna Sonley, and pianist and musical director, Mrs. H. G. Werry. Mr. Jack Glover ably performed the duties of chairman, presenting the following fine program: Relig- ious numbers, 'Angels We Have Heard on High," "Whence, O Shep- herd Maiden," "Bell Carol" with suitable background and setting, seniors; Recitation, Michael Mc- Grath; Choral Group, 'Calling Santa Claus", "Who is Coming on Christmas Night," Intermediates; Dialogue, "A Few Friends to Din- ner"; "The Christmas Candle," Recitation by Shirley Chilvers; 3- part song by Seniors "God our Fathers"; Skit by Juniors "Santa Claus Spells Eatables to Us"; In- termission with carol singing by the audience; Pantomime "Star of the East," Senior girls; Dutch Dance, group of intermediate girls; "Sailor Song," Bob Farndale, Jim Simpson, Gordon ' Townrow, John Taylor; "Shoe and Stocking," "Toy- land," "Jolly Old St. Nicholas," Junior Songs; Drill, intermediates; "O'Grady's Goat" recited by Gor- don Townrow; "Down in Toyand Village," sung by seniors with Jun- iors impersonating toys; Dialogue, "The Official Visit"; Intermediate song "The Chirstmas Cavalcade"; Recitation, Marie Hallett "That Funny Old Man." With the coming of Santa Claus the children relaxed and .a jolly time accompanied the distribution of gifts from the beautifully decor- ated Christmas tree. "The King" Was sung. Proceeds from door amounted to more than $16. School meeting is to be held Monday evening at the school, Jan. 5, 8 o'clock. Ladles are invited to attend. We are pleased to know Mrs. Percy Mountjoy has sufficiently re- covered to be out for a drive. Mr.'and Mrs. Leland Love and baby Marilyn, Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Love and Douglas, were Christmas Sunday tea guests at Mr. Harold Werry's. Congratulations to Douglas Love on standing first in his form, and winning the W. E. Cayley Memor- fal prize in wood-working for the past school year, Messrs Keith and Donald Mount- joy, O.A.C., Guelph, are holidaying at home. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ogle, St. Catharines are Christmasing with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Arnott. Maxwell's Tree Maxwell's School concert Thurs- day evening drew the usual crowd and mgintained the fine standard of othér years. Mr. C. Crown, teacher and director, Miss Gladys Mountjoy, pianist, are to be con- gratulated on the results of their | work. Mr. Walter Davis was the efficl- ent chairman and presented the following program: "O Canada," sung by all, Chairman's address; recitation of Welcome, Margaret Hayes; Choruses by School; Senior Rhythm Band; Choral "speaking, Grades IV and V; Junior Rhythm Band; Recitation, Jean Short; Drill, Grades I, II, III; Recitation, Jimmy Topping; Pantomime, 'Maxwelton's Lesson"; "Season's Greeting," Grades I and II; Operetta "Seven Old Ladies of Lavender Village"; "The King." Santa Claus left noth- ing to be desired in the hearts of the younger people and the seniors enjoyed the fun none the less. School meeting will be held Mon- day evening, Dec. 29, at school Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gannon, Bonnie and Larry, were Sunday tea guests at Mr. E. Mountjoy's. An interesting and inspiring Christmas service took the place of regular session of Sunday School on Sunday, when the following took part: Bobby Farndale, Douglas Farndale, Beryl Mountjoy, Muriel Werry, Willia Mountjoy, Diane Lee, Clifford and Mavis Tregunna, William Werry, Ronald Werry, John Glover. A White Gift exer- cise was included in the S. S. ser- vice. A Christmas Carol Service with a Christmas message by the pas- tor, Rev. G. W. Gardner, and spec- jal numbers by the choir, brought the deeper and more real spirit of Christmas to the church congrega- tion. The pastor thanked Mrs. E. Mountjoy who arranged the SS. program and those who took part. Sunday Schoal December 28, there will be reception of new members, and sacramental service will be held. There was a good attendance at Y.P.U. Sunday evening, meeting in charge of Miss Grace Scott, Miss- 'es Betty Scottt and Margaret Rat- cliffe favored with a vocal duet, iss Muriel Werry, pianist. Mrs. Lucy Short is making a good recovery and hopes soon to re- turn home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thompson are spending Christmas Day-at Mr. Walter Kilburn's, Oshawa and en- joying a few days holiday in town. Mr. C. Crown at Reaboro, Mr. H. St. John at Valentyne and Miss Verna Sonley at Brooklyn for holi- days. : We thank our readers for words of encouragement and patient con- sideration during the past year and wish all our readers the very best - of Christmas pleasures, and a very Happy New Year. Pereman's Concert An appreciative audience filled Pereman's School for their annual concert Friday evening. There are not so many pupils and all did their parts well, and that meant a heavy evening's work for some. C. F. Werry was chairman and filled in the odd minutes of wait- ing with timely remarks. * All join- ed in singing "O Canada" after which Jeannie Werry gave a wel- coming recitation, followed by Play "Changing the Subject" Play, "Merry Christmas" by Juniors; "Down -in the Toyland Village," sung by Seniors - with impersona- tion of toys by Juniors" Nursery Rhyme Novelty by Juniors; recita- tion, Robert Spencer; piano solo, Phyllis McCormack; "Shout it up the Chimney," "Who is Coming on Christmas Night," songs by school; Monologue, Howard Fungard; "The 'Lost Sheep," Play;; "Whence Oh Shepherd Maiden," "Bell Carol,' Seniors; "Angels We Have Heard on High," Ann Snowden, Phyllis McCormack, June Cory; recitation, Grant Spencer; 3-part songs by Seniors "Now the Day is Over" and "Breathe on Me Breath of God"; Dutch Dance, Ann Snowden, Phyl- lis McCormack; "Blow the Man Down," Ronald Werry, Howard and Stanley McCormack; Jim McKen- zie; Grant Spencer; Recitation Neil Lynde; Duet "Playmates" Ann Snowden, Howard Fugard; Play, "Cinedrella Up-to-datee'; Christ- mas Cavalcade" Srs. and Jrs.; "Santa Claps" song; 'Good-night Everybody" by Jeanine Werry. Santa Claus arrived in jolly mood and was most generous with gifts. Interest ran high with the little folk, the number of hockey sticks in evidence presaging a host of good times. Hr. Harold St. John, teacher, Mrs. H. A, Werry, planist and music director, are to be con- gratulated on the success of the evening. Proceeds at the door $14.85. Announcement was made of the school meeting to be held at the school at 10-a.m., December 31. All invited. Many Attend Haydon Concert Despite Cold MRS. HILDA CROSSMAN, Correspondent Haydon, Dec. 23. -- The weather was decidedly cold on Thursday evezing, but there was a good c2=4 out to the Christmas con- cert w...ch everyone enjoyed, each child doing his part well. The concert opened with Mrs. Read at the plano. A number of Christmas carols were sung after which Rev. A. E. Cresswell made a few remarks and told a little Christ- mas story. . The program was made up from the calendar, Miss May Trewin telling each month as they came, and the children taking their part in songs such as: for January, "The New Year's Leaf"; Ray Ashton re- cited "Good bye to the School Desk." "The fish song was sung by four boys and a recitation "In Flander's Fields," by Cameron Ole- son, A play "Christmas Eve" by the Juniors; Song, "Far in the East"; the final song, "Hurry Mr. Clock." Jolly Santa finally arrived on the scene, with his jolly laugh and distributed bags of candy, etc., to the children. Santa Claus also drew the ticket from the box on the turkey draw. The lucky ticket being Mrs. Jamei- son, Bowmanville. The turkey was donated by Mr. Malson, proceeds for church funds. Mrs. A. Hawes, Whitby, Rev. A. E. Creswill, visited Mr. Wm. Tre- win, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ashton and family, Toronto were Sunday visit- ors at H. Ashton's. Mrs. at her home over the week-end. Miss Vivian Cowling is home again having been operated on in Bowmanville hospital on Wednes- day night. Margo Rankine is spending the Christmas holidays in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. A. Beech visited Mr. Walter Carr, Codrington: Prospect B. M. HOLLIDAY Correspondent Prospect, Dec. 27 -- On Sunday night, Dec. 21, Prospect and Man- chester congregated in the Man- chester United Church. Mr. Young read from 2nd Matt. 1:12 and 2nd Luke, 1:20, showing slides on the United Church mission fields in Africa, later conducting a candle- lighting service with the presenta- tion of a White Gift. A violin duet, "Star of the East", by Mr. Midgley and Mr. Harvey Dobson; Prospect choir singing "As With Gladness Men of Old" and the quartette, "Silent Night"; carol singing by the congregation. On Sunday next, Dec. 28, church service at '2.15; Sunday schodl, 2.45. A good crowd turned out: on Thursday night to the annual school concert and Christmas tree. The scholars did their parts won- derfully well. Much credit is \ due their teacher, Mrs. Steer. After a few remarks from the chairman, Mr. B. Webster, the program con- sisted of twenty-eight numbers: a musical pantomime, "Little Town of Bethlehem'; a drill; four dia- logues: "Hold Up", "The Christmas Spirit", "Aunt Serena As a Christ- mag Present", "A Plot To Kidnap mas", "Present", "A Plot to Kidnp Santa". A number of recitations. Four carols, "Silent Night", "O Come All Ye Faithful", "White Christmas", "Johnny Fedora' and "Alice In Blue Bonnet.". Two selec- tions frcen the Sunday School Choir, "Gentle Mary" and "Once In Royal David's City". Then Santa arrived, and in his usual jovial manner kept all in 'merriment from beginning to end. Mr, andeaMrs. J. Ward, Whitby, with her father, Mr. W. F. Thomp- son, on Sunday. . Mrs. Frank Martin is visiting her relatives and friends in Meaford during the Christmas holiday. Miss H. Cragg, who has been quite ill at the home of Mrs. W. Holtby, is now improving in the Port Perry Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Joh Phillips have moved to their new home in Toron- to. ' Glad to report that Mrs. Kilpat- rick arrived home on Saturday from the Port Perry Hospital. We trust that soon her 'health will be much improved. ' Mr. and Mrs, Luther Mitchell and Mrs. Victor Mitchell Sunday guests with her grandson, Mr. Arthur Mit. chell and Mrs. Mitchell in Toronto. Miss . Jean McClintock, Toronto, is spending the Christmas holidays with her father, Mr. George Mec- Clintock. Bill: "These are the ruins of a castle built by William the Con- queror." Wealthy Aunt: "Yes, but why on earth did he build it so far from the railway station?" W. Thompson, Newcastle, || LET'S ALL GO TO CHURCH REGULARLY The Golden Text The Christ. y Ril. ye know these things, blessed are ye if yq do them."~John 13:17, A Prayer For 1948 By REV. R. BARCLAY WARREN An artist when asked, "Which is your best picture?" answered, "My next." And why not? Should not the future challenge us to do better than ever before? That was the spirit of the apostle Paul when he exclaimed, "This one thing I. do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 3:13). Will the year 1048 be our best? It can To ensure it let us make the following our prayer: "Just a closer walk with Thee; Grant it Jesus, is my prayer, Daily walking close with Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. "I am weak but Thou art strong, Jesus keep me from all wrong, I'll be satisfled as long, As I walk, Let me walk close to By NEWMAN CAMPBELL (The International Uniform Les son on.the above topic for January 4 is John 20:30-31; Acts 16:11-15; I Timothy 4:16; I John 5:1-5, the Memory Verse being John 13:17, "If ye know these things, blessed are ye if ye do them.") WE ARE starting another quar- ter in our lessons in this new year, The general topic is "Great Clris- tian Teachings," and our particu. lar lesson today is "Beliefs That Matter." We all have little beliefs and big beliefs. Among our smaller beliefs is that the bus that takes us to school or work, or the train or our father or neighbor who drives us will be ready to take us when we ex- pect them, and that we will arrive on time, Now it may be that owing to a breakdcwn somewhere this will not come to pass, and we may have to look for other means of transpor= tation or walk or possibly not be able to go to school that .day. It will not make too much difference if that is the case. It will interrupt our day's routine, but we may even welcome it as a change. But suppose we have a big be- lief--that our parents are honest, trustworthy people and that they loev us and .will take care of us. What if that belief is shattered by their action? Our lives might be , certainly our _ happiness would be. That is a belief that mat- ters! The last two verses of the twen- tieth chapter of John are about the Risen Jesus proving to Theemas that He was indeed Jesus, risen from the dead. No doubt Thomas wanted t+ believe that fis Lord was with him again, but he needed proof, or thought he did. And Jesus had satis- fied him that it was indeed He, by allowing him to touch His wounds. John tells us, "And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of His discirles, which are not writ- ten in this book; "But tfiese are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the son of God; and that believing ye might have life through His name." We can have a "big be= lief" in Jesus, who never disappoints us. Paul Visits Philippi In the 16th chapter of Acts we are told of the visit of Paul and Timothy to the city of Philippi, that "chief city of Macedonia." On the Sabbath the two men went outside the city to the river bank where the Jews went to pray, and they sat down and talked to the women who were there. Among these women was-@ busi ness woman who sold the purple cloth worn only by royalty or peo- ple of high rank. She worshipped God and she listened earnestly to what Paul had to say, After the talk Lydia was baptized and all her household with her, Then she of- fered the hospitality of her home to the two missionaries, saying gra- clously. "If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there." None _of | the Christian missionaries were wealthy men, and they had to be- pend upon' the generosity of their fellow Christians for food and hous- ing, so that this invitation to stay in Lydia's comfortable home while they were teaching, must have been very welcome, Lydia's Christianity certainly was one of works as well as of beliefs. In his first letter to Timothy in AD, 64, Paul tells him, *'Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them; for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee." To be firm in their faith is as necessary for leaders in it as to lead the sort of life that goes with the Christian belief. John expresses this in his first eristle. "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew Him not. "Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be; but we know that, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is. "And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as He is pure, "Whosoever committeth sin trans. gresseth also the law; for sin is the transgression of the law, "And ye know that He was mani- fested to take away our sins: and in Him is no sin." Is it not of infinite importance that children should be early taught the importance of these things, so that they may strive earnestly all their lives, not only to be true to their faith, but to manifest that faith in good living? SPIRITUALIST CHURCH . Pastor -- Rev. Coros LOF. Hall, 20 King St. W. Reverend Wain 7TP.M. Everyone Welcome Imperial Oil Holds Banquet 150 ALBERT ST. Rev. N. Kritsch, Pastor GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH The annual Christmas dinner and entertainment for staff members an da few guests of Imperial Oil Limited was held at the Baltimore Hotel in Cobourg Monday night when a fine turkey dinner was serv- ed to members of the staff. from Oshawa, Burketon, Bowmanville, Peterborough and Cobourg, The Cobourg resident manager Ralph Carr, acted as chairman and 11 A.M.--Morning Service PRICE OF REJECTING JESUS 10 am. --SUNDAY SCHOOL. 7 p.m.--Evening Service ST.ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH Minister: Rev. George Telford, M.A, B.D. Organist and Choirmaster: Mr. C. J. W. Taylor, D.C.M. Services of Worship, Sunday, Dec. 28th 11:00 A.M.--The Challenge of the Unaccomplished 2:30 P.M.--Sunday School and Bible Classes 7:00 P.M.--If the year could be lived over again Week of Prayer, Monday, Jan, 5th--Friday, Jan, 9th--8 p.m. In St. Andrew's Church kept an entertaining program mov- ing along with community singing, stories and the clever dialect stories and card tricks of Duncan Fergu- son. Those at the head table, who made short speeches were, Leslie J. W. Burns, district manager; mayor- elect Joe Smith; Bob Baker, Peter- borough resident manager; Bert Al- mack of Toronto and (Owen St. John of Toronto. 601 Montrave Avenue SUNDAY--3 P.M. Young People's Saturdays, 7 p.m. College Hill Sunday School 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. CENTRE ST. UNITED CHURCH MR. NORMAN WILLIAMS Pastor--Rev. T, H P. Anderson Organist and Choir Leader 169 Athol St. EB. 301 Riston Rd. &, Phone 4602R Phone 3135R 11 AM.--THE 1948 YEAR TEXT 10 AM.--SUNDAY SCHOOL 7 PM.--I BELIEVE IN THE CHRISTIAN CONSCIENCE Selections by the Sunday School Choir under the direction of Mrs. P. G. Fletcher. Strangers and visitors In Oshawa are cordially invited to worship with us. The pastor and Mrs, Anderson .wish a Happy New Year to all friends, THE FRIENDLY CHURCH. Divine Services, December 28th 11 AM.--THE FULFILLMENT OF GOD'S PURPOSE 2:30 P.M.--Sunday School and Bible Classes 7 PM.--LESSONS FROM 1947 Christmas Music Will Be Repeated by the Choir YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO WORSHIP WITH US NASSAU STREET GOSPEL HALL SUNDAY -- 7 P.M. GOSPEL SERVICE WED., 8 PM.--BIBLE READING FRI., 8 PM.--PRAYER MEETING CHILDREN'S MEETING FRIDAY 7 P.M. Every boy and girl attending will receive a prize, A HEARTY WELCOME TO ALL KING STREET UNITED CHURCH REV. J. V. McNEELY, M.A, B.D., Minister WALTER H. JACKSON, Organist and Choirmaster WORSRIP SERVICES 11 AM.--"BETWEEN THE YEARS" will be broadcast over CKDO : MISS HAZEL RUNDLE, A.T.CM, Anthem: "Behold I Bring You Good Tidings" --Go~ 2:30 pm ~--THE CHURCH SCHOOL 7 P.M.--"APPRAISING THE PAST" Violin solo, Mr. Douglas. Gray; {illustrated song service; the choir will repeat some of its Christmas music. > COME AND WORSHIP WITH US THE SALVATION ARMY Corner Oak and Simcoe Streets Phone 4453 MAJOR and MRS. H. G. ROBERTS, Commanding Officers Three Graat Meetings Sunday with COMMISSIONER Canada) 11 a.m.--Holiness Meeting 3:13 p.m.--Citizens Rally Let us de honour to the memory of a great man. WATCH NIGHT SERVICE AT 11:15 P.M. WED., DECEMBER 31st CHARLES BAUGH (Head of the Salvation Army in 7 p.m~--~Memorial Service for General Bdward J. Higgins FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CORNER KING AND MARY STREETS PASTOR--REV. RALPH F, WILLSON ORGANIST AN™ CHOIR LEADER ---MRS. F. VANDER-VOOT 9.556 AM.--SUNDAY SCHOOL 11.00 A.M.--*"A SAVIOUR" 7.00 P.M.--Baptist Brotherhood in Charge A HELPFUL PLACE TO WORSHIP CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Centre and John Streets "INDEPENDENT--EVANGELISTIC--MISSIONARY"" RFV. A. W. WHITEHEAD, PASTOR 11 A.M.--"As For Me and My House" Junior Church and Nursery Dept. during Morning Session. Sunday School 3 p.m, 7 P.M.--"Good News" NEW YEAR'S EVE SERVICE--3.00 to, 12.00? 17 Erie St. -- Cedardale's Evangelistic Centre -- 17 Erie St. eae METHODIST CHURCH 10 A.M.--Sunday School The Pastor 11am. | e preacHING |] p.m. ® SINGING Come and Enjoy the Special Messages in Sermon and Song. Pastor: Rev. L. E. Fletcher Phone 3822-W "WATCH NIGHT SERVICE--New Year's Eve--10.30 p.m. (Joining with Pilgrim Holiness Church) KNOX CHURCH (PRESBYTERIAN) SIMCOE ST. N., AT BROCK Rev. H. PF. DAVIDSON, M.A, Minister Mr. DAVID JENKINS, Organist and Choirmaster, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 PUBLIC WORSHIP 11.00 A.M.--"DID YOU MEAN IT?" 7.00 P.M.--"THE ACCOUNT" SUNDAY SCHOOLS 10.00 AM.--MAIN SCHOOL CLASSES FOR ALL 2:30 P.M.--KNOX YOUNG PEOPLE'S BIBLE CLASS. 2:30 P.M.--DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL IN THE UKRAINIAN First Church -- 64 Colborne St. B. SUNDAY SCHOOL--12.20 P.M. SUNDAY SERVICE AT 11:00 A.M. Subject: Christian Science Lesson for Thanksgiving Day Science. The reading room at 1 Simcoe St. South Room. No. 3, days, where the and d and niaced for periodicals. subscr CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Wednesday evening meeting at 8:00 o'clock includes testimonies of healing through Christian (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- Bible and Christian Science literature may be studied ~ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STREET B ALBERT 1': CHURCH "The Church With a Challenge" 11 AM. "TAKING DOWN THE TRIMMINGS" 7 P.M. RADIO SERVICE Subject: The Gift Upon the Tree" THE Rev. E. Donovan Jones Will Preach at Both Services Your are Cordially Invited to Worship With Us This Sunday! Beliefs That Matter i \ | uy 4 1" 1 (ES The Risen Lord had just proved to doubting Thomas that He really was Jesus Himself, and John tells us that Christ did many 'other things in the "prayer was wont to be made; and they . presence of His disciples. . ALN ILLUSTRATED SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON Scripture---John 20:30-31; Acts 16:11-15; I Timothy. 4 Paul and Timothy, on a missionary jour- ney, came to Philipp}, and on the Sab. bath they went by a river side where began tq talk to the women there. of purple (a business woman) whose "heart the Lord opened," so that as she listened to the words Paul was saying, she believed them and was converted. - She and all her household were bap- tized there in the river, and then she invited the men to her house to stay, insisting they accept her hospitality, " MEMORY VERSE--John 13:17. Fi