21 Dec 1927
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1927
Page
1
A nostalgic Christmas scene unfolds by the fire as a family savors the tree lights and distant drum. The narrator notes tiredness and a wish to rest, while watching the bright tapers and pondering a stray crash from a sled and a remembered loss long ago. May E. Rachad.
A double schedule was adopted for Junior O H A group 7 with Milton Georgetown and Brampton. The list includes Brampton at Georgetown on January 3, Georgetown at Milton on January 5 or 6, Milton at Brampton on January 6, Milton at Georgetown on January 21, Georgetown at Brampton on January 16, Milton at Georgetown on January 23, Milton at Brampton on January 28, Brampton at Milton on January 30, Georgetown at Brampton on February 3, and Brampton at Georgetown on February 6.
A historical overview traces the Christmas tree from ancient palm and evergreen traditions in Egypt to Germanic and Italian influences. It notes how Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus evolved, the spread through Gaul and England, and the eventual acceptance of December 25 as Christmas Day despite Puritan bans.
The Nativity Church in Bethlehem hosts Christmas celebrations in three rites. The Roman, Greek and Armenian churches each maintain a section of the church. The Orthodox Easterns perform their Greek rite thirteen days after, with the Armenian ceremony following another thirteen days later.
The Hamilton Spectator editorial argues old fashioned virtues endure despite youth’s cynicism. It warns that honesty, thrift, temperance, and moral conduct underpin real success, while cheating and law breaking bring only temporary gains and eventual reckoning.
A fragmented Christmas verse asks readers if there is room in the heart for the lonely and poor. It references the star and the humble birth as messages of peace and goodwill, urging compassion and welcome.
A lyrical Christmas meditation describes the nativity with Mary, the infant Jesus held close, shepherds, angels, kings, and a new star shining above. The poem honors the Holy Family and the timeless gift of Christ proclaimed through ages.
The Bethel Church Choral Society under Mr Charles Tuck delivered a praised program on December 14. Miss Charlot McCullough won the impromptu speak contest and received a mantle clock. Judges included D A Andrews Ruth McCann and Charles Tuck. Next event at Stewarttown Hall features a box account contest with a Silver Cap trophy.
Ex. Comp. William Panton received a life membership and a large portrait at the St. Clair Chapter No. 75 meeting in Milton. Officers elected included Ex. Comp. J. M. Mackenzie and Ex. Comp. J. E. Hell with Wm. Panton among the recipients and officers for 8.0 or greater ranks such as Wm. Galbraith and W. J. McClevahan as lauditors.
The Heard board met at 8 p m with members Kentner Crichton McNally Harrison Edwarda and Creelman present. Reports were given by P B Harrison and Mrs Freyre and School Nurse Mrs Roas. A dental inspection was requested from Dr Call of the Provincial Health Dept for January. Appreciation was voiced for retiring members W H Kentner and Mrs Creelman.
The County rate for Halton County for the year 1027 levied under Hy slaw No 586 payable to the treasurer. The figure shown is 61476 56 9921889 56.
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