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mmm WHITBY AND DISTRICT NEWS mmm Whitby Minor Hockey Group: Is Ready For Active Season Whitby Minor Hockey Associa- tion is ready for the winter sea- son. At a meeting held on Decem- ber 13, the plans were completed for the 1953-1954 season. Earl Fairman is taking charge all registration for minor hoc- key, and these have to be signed the parents and returned to him through the school principals. During the past seasons it has been the custom of the Associa- tion to collect ten cents per player to help defray the cost of use the arena. This season, however, a charge of $2.00 will be collected ning of the season. Much new There will be hockey every Sat- urday for Pee Wees and some 'other time during this week for the Bantams, Midgets and Juve- niles. ' Officers of the Association are: Honorary president, Norman Ir- win; Jake Bryant, immediate past president; Douglas Maundrell, president; James Corner trea- surer; Ken Corner secretary. Con- vener of the Pee Wee group is Tunny Morrison; Bantam group, of | Bob Ward and of the Midget group, Walter Brown. | There will be a meeting on Dec- ember 27th at 2.30 p.m. in the recreation office in the Town Hall building, and a cordial invitation the - uipment such as goal pads, goal Sticks, etc. are required and these naturally take money. is extended to anyone interested in minor hockey. Santa Claus In Brooklin Saturday At Community Pk. MRS. M. DYER : Correspondent BROOKLIN--The Reliable Group of the Woman's Association of the Brooklin United Church met Tues- day afternoon December 8, at the home of Mrs. Fred Holliday with 15 members and one visitor pres- ent. Mrs. Severs conducted the wor- service and took for her theme "Life". Mrs. Wells, leader, took over for the business part of the meeting. The Peace secreta an interesting article on Peace. Five calls were reported as being made. The following slate of offic- ers for 1954 was presented by the ' nominating committee: leader, Mrs, Orval Jackson; assistant lead- er, Mrs. William Conibear; secre- , Mrs. Roy Jackson; treasur- Mrs. Thomas, served refreshments and all enjoyed a social visit. SANTA Ci G SATURDAY Rumors are '4d we have checked and we know -- no fooling -- Santa Claus will arrive in per- son in Brooklin next Saturday af- at 2 p.m. He is coming to on a sleigh and boys ty the vel on vening, December 8, with and two visitors pres- with Mis. E. Acton, lead- presiding. meeting ned quiet music played on the record . was sung. Mrs. Holliday read the story of "silent Night" and how it came to be written, after which the the carol, 'Silent oung read parts of a Litany with the group singing between parts "'O me, Let Us Adore ". The worship serv- ice closed with the singing of "The First 'Nowell". Mrs. E. Acton, leader, presided for the business portion of the meet- ing and it was decided to donate $2.00 towards the cost of filling the shut-in bags. At this time a special offering was taken up and the sum of $11 was collected to send food to the children of Korea. This being the annual meeting the election of officers took place with the following being named for 1954: Leader, Mrs. W. C. Dyer; assistant leader, Mrs. E. Acton; secretary, Mrs. Leslie Hall; treasurer, Mrs. M. Routley; pianist, Mrs. Alfred Wilson; assistant pianist, Miss Edna Burton; peace secretary, Mrs. E. Nesbitt; card and flower fund secretary, Mrs. Harris; "Ob- server" secretary, Mrs. W. C. Dyer; quilt committee, Mrs. L. MacNeely, Mrs. Dyer and Miss Elsie Vipond. The meeting closed with the ben- diction after which monthly auction sale was held with Mrs. Parrott g as auctioneer. A sum of $8 was T. the sale. A dainty story. Followin, Night" Mrs. .|lunch was served by Mrs. Holliday and her committee and all enjoyed . |a social hour that followed. WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the Wom- an's Association of the Brooklin United Church was held in the Sun- day School room of the church on Wednesday afternoon, December 9 with a yoy good attendance, and with Mrs. Norman Alves, president, presiding A short devotional per- opened the meeting. Mrs. A. Blair, secretary, read the scripture on the Christmas Story. Mrs. Alves led in prayer and the Lord's Pray- er was repeated in unison. The of "Silent Night, Holy Night", closed the worship. Year re ficers. > Mrs. E. Hamerm, social secre- , told how the liquor interests had learned that much advertising carol was sung. Mrs. F. Young read the scripture, telling the Christmas persistant propaganda was the best way of educating the public and ports were given by retiring of- |W! advertising thro TV, radio and azines. Statistics show that of ers starting before the age of 1, 20 per cent wind up as alco- holies, while those starting after the age of 21, only 10 per cent become coholics. The 'Peace secretary, Mrs Charles Wilson, was absent. The argguage committee reported that e hall had been papered and ted, one bedroom redecorated, e verandah was painted and a ew refrigerator had been install- Mrs. N. J. White reporting for the Sunday School committee, told how the table for the little children had been repaired, also a screen and the vacuum cleaner had to be serviced. Mrs. White requested that the association make a ruling on p H sion it was decided that dishes may be borrowed at'any time with the understanding that replacements must be made in case of breakage. Mrs. E. Hamer, official board representative, reported that an- nual report will be mimeographed and that leaflets with order of serv- ice for December 20 had been ord- ered. Mrs. Hamer also brought an informal request from the choir that they would like new collars for choir gowns, to make the ap- arance of the choir more uni- orm. Mrs. Harold Mowbray gave the treasurer's report up to the date of the meeting but it was incom- Pete balance on hand being Mrs. Mowbray also gave the ex- ense sheet on the installation of e washrooms in the church and pump installed in the parsonage. . Lloyd Bradley, United Church Observer secretary, reported she had received 26 subscriptions dur- ng he Sas year, rs. Hamer gave the re the committee appointed about beautifying the church grounds. Committee was given pow- er to make decisions necessary and go ahead and order shrubs, etc. It was decided that fees amounting to $0.25 be collected to become a member of the group; this fee automatically gives mem- bership in-the Association as Pres- byterial dues must be paid. An amendment was made that each group be required to pay a per capita tax of 10 cents. It was also suggested that the Presbytery set the fee. J It was decided that to have a con- gregational supper followed by the annual congregational meeting was too much for one evening. After some discussion it was decided to dispense. with the supper this year. The uest for collars for choir was tabled for one month, and all were in favour of giving the choir a party early in the new year to show appreciation for their work. Mrs. C. Fisher presided 'for the election of officers, with the following slate being presented by the nominating committee: Past president, Mrs. W. A. Heron; re- tiring president, Mrs. Norman Alves; president, Mrs. N. J. Ehite; first vice-president, Mrs. E. Acton; secretary, Mrs. C. Davies; assist- ant secre , Mrs. H. E. Hamer; treasurer, . H. Mowbray; cor- responding secretary, Mrs. R. Son- ley; peace secretary, Mrs. Chas. n; temperance secretary, Mrs. rt of see Hamer; Observer secre , Mrs. L. Bradley. The Faithful Workers' Group to act as the nominating committee. Parsonage committee, Mrs. A. J. Cook, Mrs. Morley Ross, and Mrs. Wm. Medland; represent- said that the church board had the |lyn ative of official board, Mrs. Wm. Medland; Sunday School basement rope committee, Mrs. Harold ones, . W. A. Heron and Mrs. Flossie Jones. Lunch was served by the lunch committee and all enjoyed a social . |half hour. MISSION BAND MEETS The Mission Band of the Brook- lin United Church held their Dec- ember meeting on Wednesday eve- ning, December 9, as a concert. Mission Band Welcome and singing of the carol "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by t*', and also "It came upon the Mid- night clear". The sion Band purpose and Prayer was sung in unison. Eleanor Wescott gave the scripture reading, telling the Christ- mas Story. Audrey Dyer gave a re- citation; a chorus by older girls, "'Silent Night", preceeded the carol Away in the Manger." A Christ- mas film strip was shown by the leader of a mixed chorus. The open- ing song sung to the tune of Jingle Bells, followed by a piano solo by Dianne Wilson. Nancy Bird told the story "The Christmas Child". The play "What Christmas Meant for Johnny" was presented by Ruth Reazin, Dorothy McBrien, Carolyn Batty, Jimmy Johnston, Wendell Fisher, Lyle Kivell, Tommy Agar and Bi Heron. Mrs. Norman Alves, president of the Woman's Association on behalf of the Association, presented Ruth Reazin, president, with a life mem- bership 'in the Mission Band. Mrs. M. C. Fisher presented perfect at- tendance prizes to Ruth Reazin, Junmy Johnston, Brian Reazin, Lyle Kivell, Wendle Gisher, Caro- Batty, Gale Agar, Bill Hal Jall, Dorothy McBrien, Nancy Bird, Di- anne Wilson, Audrey and Marie Dyer, All were told of the very nice bale of used clothing collected by by Mission Band members ready to send to Korea. Also 20 families were subscribers to the World Friends. The election of Officers for 1954 resulted in the following: president, Nancy Bird; vice-presi- dent, Jimmy Johnston and Carolyn Batty; secretary Dorothy McBrien; treasurer, Christine Swanson; sec- retary for distribution of World Friends, Audrey Dyer; leaders, Mrs. Fi Mrs. Kivell. Program continued with a recitation by Billy Heron and the closing chorus. The Bene- diction was pronounced by Mr. F. Ormiston. Mrs. A. E. McBrien, one of the" leaders had prepared treats for the children. One and all received a bag of candies and an orange. The Brooklin Communi Club has arranged a visit of Santa Claus in Brooklin on Saturday afternoon, December 19. Mr, Ralph Mowbray has presented the club with a Christmas tree which will be erected and decorated at the east end of Grasses Park in the heart of the village. All the children of the community will re- ceive a treat and all children will be made welcome. Come and bring the children to meet Santa, for he is coming from the North and will arrive in his sleigh about 2 p.m. Please feel free to call me at any time to let me know of holiday visitors in the village. Make the news more interesting with these personal notes. F. ly es or news from former Brooklin folk will also make news. BRAZILIAN STEEL Steel made in Brazil compares favorably with that produced in North America and Britain. sher, Mrs. McBrien and |AA ALCOHOLICS (Continued from Page 4) miles. He said that as a speaker he would like to point out that there is no such thing in Alcoholic Anonymous as a teacher. "I know what it is to be a drunk and I know now what it is to be relieved. The secret of AA is to stay sober eaptentedly He recalled his own experience, when he had started to drink at 13 and had quit at 30- There are no typical alcoholics, he said, but alt arrive at the same point, "skid- row mentally." The biggest turn- i point, he recalled was when agistrate had observed, as he pas: sentence. "Well my boy, I uess you are an alcoholic." This, e said, came as a shock to him He had always become drunk be- cause . . . On looking back, he said, he could see that he had not held 27 jobs. His most important day as an alcoholic, he recalled, came one morning when he aw- akened on a table in Toronto and had asked himself '"Where am I fog? What is the goal?" It was en, he said, that he realized that he might just be partly res- nsible for his condition. In one our, he recalled he.had reached utter despair and found only one answer, to get rid of himself. Following his recovery, the speaker continued, he had found that there were a thousand and one things which he had regretted, the broken hearts, the H a GREENWOOD Women's Association met at the home of Mrs. Irven MacLean. was led by sisted by Mrs. M. N, Pegg and Mrs. was in the chair and conducted the business session after which Rev. H. Moore took the chair and . |conducted the election of officers with the result as follows: and Mrs. F. W. Gibson; president, Mrs. Perry Wilson; first vice-presi- dent, Mrs, E. Pascoe; second vice- president, Mrs. M. Minaker; sec- retary, Mrs. Wm. A. Brown; assist- ant secretary, Mrs. M. N. treasurer, Mrs. E. Pascoe. Clarke; No. 2, Mrs. M. N. Pegg; pianists; Mrs. E. Pascoe and Mrs. mittee, of quilt committee, Mrs. F. Byers; parsonage Brooks; Mrs. A. Pegg; press, Mrs. P. W THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Friday, December 18, 1958 § son, Miss Jean Pascoe and Miss May Brown. The January meeting will be at the home of Mrs. M. } er when all Yearly reports will be given. The hostess and her daughter, Beatrice, served a dainty lunch at the close of the meeting. OPEN MEETING The Young People's Union held an open meeting at the church, most enjoyable time was had by all present. Progressive games were played with all taking part. This was followed by several in- teresting moves and all topped off by tea and cookies. Everyone agreed that the same type of even- ing could be repeated. Miss Glenna Minaker of Oshawa was home over the weekend. Mrs. John Johnson of Manchester is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. G. Perkin. - Congratulations to our local eciti- zen. Wm. Lawson, who headed the poll for councillor in the Pickering Township election. Buy The Best ...Buy NASH Mrs. P. Wilson WA President MAY E. BROWN Correspondent GREENWOOD -- The afternoon end Aluminum Doors The Christmas worship service Mrs. Jack Brooks as- . Moore. The first vice-president Hon, presidents," Mrs. A. Pegg Pegg; AUSTERITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON, England (CP) Officials of Southampton Hospital, bing to make up a £10,000 budget- ary deficit, have decreed austerity meals for patients. They would cut breakfast from three to two courses, with no "overloading" of | plates. Selt Storing Push Button Contre Group leaders: No. 1, Mrs. Percy Windows Available in 16 Colours In Boked-on Enomel to Blend With Your Home Pegg; convener of flower com- May E. Brown; convener committee, Mrs. J convener of _ citizenship, | COMPARE BEFORE YOU BUY "but I don't regret becoming an alcoholic. This sounds like a boast but I am not proud of it. I am glad of it. Had I not paid the price I could not appreciate those who are now so near and dear to me." SELF DECEPTION "What stands out most in my experience," he recalled, '"'was the ability to kid myself. I had arrived at the point where I had myself almost believing that I was the last authority on all subjects. This is the rottenest angle, the self de- ception. If I still have one prob- lem, it is not making money or making my family happy -- it is wi such people wherever possible ex- cept when to do so would injure them or others; continued to take personal inventory and when sought through prayer and medi- tation to improve our conscious contact with God as we ~under- stood Him, praying only for knowl- edge of His will for us and the power to carry that out; having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practise these principles in all our affairs." For Free Estimate Die 5-4632 94 Bruce Street, Oshawa Sales Kool Vent Service | | i ai | REVIVE CRAFT | RUSSEL'S WATER, Eng. (CP)| | Handspinning is being revived in | {this Oxford village. A year ago { Mrs. Margaret Lawson took up the craft as a hobby. Other villagers now are learning the craft from her and a club may be formed. we ere wrong promptly admitted it; Here's a Gift that's sure to please keeping my self deception under control but with the help of the program I have managed to keep it under control. I can't pos- | sibly drink tomorrow if I keep try- | ing to do the things I am trying |g to do today." } STEPS TO RECOVERY | During the meeting, the 12 steps to recovery were read to the members. 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