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CAROL SINGERS AT KNOX CHURCH CHRISTMAS PARTY scious, this group of boys, mem- rs of the Sunday School of Not seeming a bit ' self-con- Knox Presbyterian Church, are seen taking part in the Christ- mas party program of that Sun- day School by singing Christmas carols as a group, and seem to be very serious about making a good impression on, their aud- ience. Times-Gazette Staff Photo. The True DEAR CHILDREN: To some people seeing is Delleving. To others, believing is seeing. Bome learn to see through their very sensitive 'fingers. A great many more learn to see through their hearts. Countless others see clear. ly through faith. Many of us see truth in our dréams. Some chosen was a very, very little boy I never did see Santa Claus di- rectly. Sandman used to get there first, every year, and I'd be sound asleep when Santa arrived; but I always'saw him in my dreams--and I'll bet you do, too, if you are kind of little. After I grew a bit bigger, Santa was busier every year--so he had to hurry, faster and faster. When I asked Mother about this, she told me that little eyes couldn' usually see fast enough top get a really good look at Santa; but that I could see his reflection in her eyes, or in Father's. I did see the reflections of Santa in both their eyes many times. What's all this reflection busi- ness? Well, if you will go and look straight into a mirror, right now, Ill show Jou. Are you ready? You can see quite a few things that are back of you, can't you? Everybody knows that you can't see anything that's right behind your back; but you are doing it right now. You are looking at the reflection. In fact you have never really seen yourself; but you have seen your own reflection in a mirror many times. YOU HAVE often seen the re- flection of a passing automobile in a window or mirror; but, by the time you turned around, it was out of sight. You know it was there, | 3 or you couldn't have seen it, and autos can't travel one-skintillionth as fast as Santa does. There is one more thing you should remem- ber as you look for him. Santa, himself, only comes around one day each year. He is so very, very busy--when that day comes that he has to zzzip right | § down one chimney; and then -- fast 'like 'lectric--zzzip right back up, so fast that the very same zzzip carries him through the door of the next apartment. So, you see, Santa Claus doesn't have the time to waste any zzzips, just waiting for folk to see him. That is why you have to be look- Ing for him at exactly the right time, or you may have to wait an- other whole year. You might try looking real hard for Santa this year; but, if you hagpen to miss him, please don't give up hoping. Go right ahead and try harder next year; and please don't ever give up trying. You will never find true happiness until you do get to see him. Reflections grow older and slow down after a while, so that any- body, who really wants to see Santa Claus can see him many times. So I promise you, here and now, that if you keep right on hoping and trying, you will see his reflections thousands of times -- after you've had a chance to grow some more, and your eyes get faster. One good way to train your eyes is to be thoughtful to other people you meet and live with. You will also gain much- happiness by going out of our way to do little acts of kindness for others, IF YOU START doing little acts of graciousness daily, you will soon make a habit of such deeds, and your own life will start filling with wohderful things you never dreamed would be possible. Soon you will receive so much joy and happiness from your own generous acts that you will have no room inside you for personal cares and worries, Another good way to train your eyes is to stop looking for faults in others. If you see only the good things in those you meet, and | learn to overlook their petty er- rors, you will find new friends wherever you go and this circle | Storp BY OLIVER of Santa Claus BENNETT SERVER Sota Clavs--whether you can see him or not=is clways fherdh will widen every day of your life. ou will see Santa Claus many és in the process of building such friendships. After you reach maturity you will see Santa Claus quite often, and in the most unusual places. During the Christmas season you will see Santa in little pug noses, pressed tightly against shining store windows; in the smiles of little old ladies, struggling along with huge baskets and bundles; in the glowing cheeks and sparkling eyes of postmen, on their busy rounds; and in the ruddy counten- ances of tired policemen, helping old folk across busy and over- crowded streets. YOU WILL SEE Santa Claus in the sparkling but tired eyes of de- partment store clerks; in the anxious eyes of youngsters, riding downtown with busy mothers; in the cheery expression of busy bus starters and busier drivers; and CHRISTMAS! In this Holy Season may we pause to extend our best wishes to all our good friends in Oshawa for a Christmas filled with happiness. S. JAGKSON & SON (CONTRACTORS) 84 Athol St. E. Dial 5-6343 Store: 182 Simcoe wish that your Holiday Season be enriched with all the blessings that belong to Christmas... that you find every happiness in the New Year ahead. Motor City Cleaners Plant; Kingston Rd. E., Dial 5-6042 St. South, Dial 3.7021 even in the eager eyes of a pan- handler, turned ambitious enough to peddle some cheap paper flow- By LESLIE E.- WELLS Anyone who spends Christmas in the English countryside should try to see a performance of the Mum- ming Play which, in its different versions, is still given by village men in numerous parishes. This ancient fertility-play has been han- ded down by word of mouth for centuries, and, though strange and simple, it has a curious fascination for all who see if. Every Christmas Day at Over- ton in Hampshire, for instance, a Hoop of mummers perform an old tmas play which is at least a thousand years old. They dress up in a curious costume made from old coloured rags and strips of yall paper with towering mitre like headdresses. At Longparish, also ers, In order to get a years-late Christmas card started on its way --for sure--this year. Santa Claus is refleoted from high steeples, where carillons and chimes ring out their concordant messages of hope for Peace on Earth, to All Men of Good Will-- to all who will take heed. Santa Claus is reflected from shining ine and crisp bills, thoughtfully tossed into Salvation Army kettles and chimneys--to ald J the unfortunate and the needy; from happy crowds, jostling each other goodnaturedly -- on their ways to or from making life just a little bit sweeter for somebody else; and from the millions of thoughtful little extra things, which folk always do more gra- clously at Christmastime. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Mummers Popular At Christmas Time in 'Hampshire, another group of mummers go through their strange ritual at Christmastime. Other places where the mum- mers perform at Christmastime Include Rd uy age of ey eshire; ampden, in the Cotswold of Gloucester- shire; Boardway, Worcestershire: Eynsham, Oxfordshire, and Sun- ningwell, Berkshire; as well as in several villages in Sussex, which has always been a great county for mummers, An idea of the antiquity of mum- thered from the ming may gal fact that in year 1400, we are told, Henry IV was visited by twelve aldermen and their sons afterwards a conspiracy to murder the King was organized under the pretence of Twelfth Nigh mum- ming, Fortunately, however, the plot was discovered a few hours ore it was due to be put 'into operation. Later Henry VIII, who ruthlessly demolished so m ancient in- stitutions, decreed t all mum- mers were liable to prosecution as three months. But this action seems to have kad little effect. original story of the Mum- pay was woven round the legend St. George and the dragon, while others included in the 'cast' were Father Christmas, a pretty little girl carrying mistle- toe, and a doctor carrying a large box of pills to cure the wounded after the fight. In those days the actors were chiefly young lads-- usually, it is believed, the poorer boys of the district, who, by their Christmas capers, obtained money and food for the festive season. like to add ours--to wish you a truly Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. MURPHY APPLIANCES 117 Simcoe St. S., Dial 3-8634 The Holiday season gives us the opportunity to thank you, one and all, for your past courtesies and to wish you the best the future can bring. WESTER 79 SIMCOE ST. N. G. F. WILLIAMS N. E. WARD TIRE & AUTO SUPPLY LTD. Associate Store DIAL 3-8358 dressed as mummers, and shortly |, vagabonds, and would be jailed for' THE DATLY TIMES-GAZETTE, Wednesday, December 28, 1953 20 Throw Out All Used Wrappings Don't let Christmas wrappings accumulate: get them out in your Paper, the material of their cos- tumes, was scarce in those days, and the preceding twelve months had to be spent in gathering eno for their ima Ty ugh metal-covered trash barrel burnde in your incinerator as soon as possible. Don't allow smoking near the tree, decorations or piles of wrappings. Have plenty of good big ash trays around and use them. Keep matches away from tiny hands. Plan on what you mj'st do if fire breaks out. Have opera- tive fire extinguishers, buckels of water or even your garden hose connected to a faucet within rea h of the tree. But remember, unless you can put a fire out immediately call your fire department at once. FOWLER RADIO AND TELEVISION AND STAFF 16 Bond St. W. FASHION 26 SIMCOE ST. S. things in kfewand may they remain with gon throughout the New Year. VILLAGE . I the A the Lumber 53 Albert St. JE Sha = night clear, the herald angels sang out fo praise new-born King. Moy His message of peace and good will lighten your heart and brighten your home this Christmas and all through the New Yee Ernie Cay hush of a mid. Co., Lid. Dial 5-0122 or' \