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Tke tave rertfen coeh oher mds the needs of others. Thare I civitaation. aiioul i. of civilization, wi t loâ€" g: explanation. Jt is known that ancient Babylonians gave gifts during their twelve 2“ new year‘s celebrations, but the reason The Spirit of St. Nicholas Still Lives, If Only at Christmas Time The spirit of Christmas is in the ve t r 50 mram mnp Paiee raiue The F Or H lm e e s l * ROMEOS 2.98 to 5.45 ,"’ d * OPERAS 1.98 to 3.98 i * EVERETTS 4.95 * SHEEP TRIM MOCCASINS 3.98 to 5.95 * FELTS â€" 1.98 to 2.49 SHEEP TRIM MOCCASINS FELTS For The Children . .. nomenon MmOCCASINS 1.39 to 4.95 SATINS 1.98 to 2.98 BROCADES 3.98 One of the season‘s most popuâ€" lar figures is St. Nicholas, the ecâ€" centric Archbhhofmo! Myra, who celebrated Christmas all lIC‘I‘ round. A wulth{ man, St. Nichâ€" plas made his life work the disâ€" tribution of his worldly goods goods among those less fortunate. is still obscure. In the muntm men have built up customs traditions to strengthen the basis for this annual outburst of their best behaviour. In spite of his efforts to remain anonymous, this exemplary beâ€" St. Nick Wealthy 2.98 to 3.98 99c to 2.98 m Jolly, round and rosy gentleâ€" ‘mqn lg a &r«rirm‘:mw- matt, probelity Ston t. not: m imself, he would certainly recognize the ;fl ?f m fAigures reâ€" nt. not . kn&w Eim;elf, %g under the pseudonyms Claus and n_h_er_ é’srhtm_u. but season. This urge . to spread cheer among the needy has someâ€" times achieved wonders; quite often it has caused heartache. Since his death on December 6, 326, men everywhere have tried to recapture his sririt for at least the brief span of the Christmas St. Nicholas was a man with a plan, but too frequently Christâ€" mas giv‘mfi is a spontaneous exâ€" g:esswn of emotion which satisâ€" s the giver but humiliates the recipient. Planned giving is mereâ€" ‘liv humessmg this emotion in orâ€" er to spread the Christmas spirit more evenly, for Christmas canâ€" not be given, or receivedâ€"it is a shared experience. Like St. Nick, many communiâ€" ties in Ontario have found a z and patron sajnt of the hoâ€" monund' today in Canada as ly, round and rosy gentleâ€" + + » the letters start. Then from all over the free world come suc} comments as these from reader: of THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCH MONITOR, an international daily "The Monitor is must Nicholas would lan, & to assure everyone a 5.3" c'fi-m through a speâ€" comimittee, bureau or exâ€" A s Phime mmore io sinouts the gifts d Spnations evohly. In the case of l-fitnflou’ sevâ€" eral donations ml(\},bp pooled to purchase presents Which can be \en?ioyod by all, such as books for a library, a record player or some special equipment. In the case of agencies serving families, the workers who know the needy families are consulted; they know whether food and clodu'nd are the greatest need, or whether monefi to buy one another presents wi do them more good in their re. lationships within the family and with the community at large. Everyone likes to sive at Christmas, and it is a sad season Christmag is, after all, to be shared with family and friends, and the humblest gifts exchanged within the group mean more than the most sglendld oflering from a stranger. Fifty cents in the hands of a child can enable him to exâ€" perience the joy of giving and, with a child‘s imagination, can go ‘tarâ€"a thimble for his mother, a ribbon for his sister‘s hair, ten cents‘ worth of shiny nails for lDadâ€"and how much happier his ‘Christmns when he can f;-uent these small tokens of his love to his family. Planned Christmas giving, through these committees or diâ€" rectly with the local welfare agâ€" encies, makes it possible for comâ€" munities to share Christmas in a way that brings lasting benefit to all. And if the recipient is not able to shake the hand of the one who made his hafipy holiday posâ€" sibleâ€"well, St. Nicholas himseif was seldom seen by those who reâ€" ceived his gifts. lan, a way to assure everyone a THB WATERLOO| (Onteslo)) CHRONICLE WATERLOO ASSUMES PORTION OF LAUREL CREEK SURVEY COST The following are the class leaâ€" ders in milk production for Dual P\u;?on Shorthorns for the month of November, 1953. 4â€"Year Braerob Duchess, P. Williamson, Ste. Anne De Bellevue, White Duchess, L. R. Slip p, Woodstock, Sylvan Brae Matchâ€" Advanced method has helped thousands. No leg straps. No elastic. No Plasters. No pressure on hips or spine. Flexo & Entirely different. Very light. 1N Pfil:slvfl. Write for information and trial. SMITH MANUFACTURING COMPANY Rat‘d 1893 $49 King Street â€" PRESTON, Ontario Waterloo has agread to asâ€" sumpe oneâ€"quarter of the cost of a survey.of Laurel Creek.._ share. ‘The total engineering fee is $5,800 but the balance will be paid by the provincial government. ment of $1,450 as the city‘s Company. of Taronto, who have been appointed to unâ€" dertake the numiy, reported that the work will start next month and last for a nineâ€" week period. RUPTURED? CANADIAN SHORTHORN ASSOCIATION The Kilborn 365 Day 7.132 265 6,429 236 Fat SCK, SPUBC. 1osscecnsecrciness 2â€"Year Braerob Christmas Eve, P. Williamâ€" son, Ste. Anne De Bellevue, Que. ........ Seaforth Melody 2nd, J. M. Scott, Seaâ€" forth, Ont. ... Linaria Laura 3rd, Seaforth Jasmine, J. M. Scott, Seaforth, 2â€"Year Helcam Red Ruby 4th, Mrs. C. Reaves, Barrie, Ont. ... YOUR ADVERTISEMENT PAYS OFF in THE WATERLOO CHRONICLE ed out that the survey "will mb all the élu"gu deâ€" the benefits 2- city will deâ€" rive" from a water control shed committee, felt the surâ€" vey was in the interests of the cfi And the information derived from it "will be vaâ€" luable to Waterloo for the {:hext 50 yemo.‘ \;gn.; all know e danger situation hLere,'_'A he remarked in urging less 2nd, Sylvan Brae Farms, Howâ€" J. Skaret, Linaria, the city to assume the costs. eglgeer L She patarâ€" 305 Day 10,679 363 1.376 291 1,251 277 8,198 341 1,563 295 247 School Holds Yule Program progpams meecaye tds Co en is Aater aneatens The children were invited to atâ€" tend a Christmes party, sponsored Piptanr‘ oo beF ~alrr umss Ad v-v‘h * by the Bridgeport Vets, The ram opened with Mrs. l.m:nt:%.lm'a classroom singâ€" ing Christmas carols. Rita Haiter ung a solo. Recitations were £v- en by Maryann Klie, Karen Bauâ€" man, Lorngé Featherston, Mark Cressman, Frank Puie, Pau! Osâ€" wald, Judith Bridge, ion Snyâ€" der and Sheila Berberich. The rhythm band of Miss Erna Winhold‘s class was led by Tl:d% Dougherty. The group play several selections and ghu Lois Given‘s class sang a Christmas lullaby. Miss Eleanor Kenney‘s class presented a short skit. Recitations were given bÂ¥ Wilma Kavelman, Stephen Wolfe, Larry Reichert, Delores Kuntz and Susan Wagner. The group also illustrated wel}â€" known nursery rhymes. Henry Tiessen‘s class gave a short skit called "Child Psycholoâ€" iy". The cast comprised Jimmy bel, Joyce Wickens, Judy Grant, l(lrg:et Kiie, Roger Bert, Melâ€" vin t and Roger Fischer. Mrs. W. C. Patterson‘s class 51ve choir numbers. Members of arl Featherston‘s class stafid a skit. The cast comprised rry Thompson, Paul Shantz, Sandra Snider, Marilyn Oswald, Patsy Underwood, Janet Wickens and Jimmy Good. ‘ Miss Ruth Ebi conducted a fiirl's choir whic sane "Silent ight" and _the "Christmas Hymn". Miss Eby also accompaâ€" nied for the program. . _ Films were shown for the younger children by Rev. R. S. Lederman. . â€" Bridgep o r t City Agrees © ! To Decoration â€" Costs Split m fi’ :ho cost olhth A Bt. Christmas decorations. Chamber of Commerce and the* "* Waterloo PUC will split the twoâ€" thirds balance. ‘ The mmnl stipulated that the maximum cost for street deâ€" corations will be $300. The threeâ€" way split will be effective this year and next. The city also agreed to assume a Yomon of last year‘s costs which will be less than $50. Payment was also approved of $1,500 to the Dumfries Construcâ€" tion Company relative to Erb St. construction costs. The councilâ€" lors were advised that the roy- ment of this account completes the liability to the Dumfries firm. XMAS FOWL PLENTIFUL AT MARKET Many orders for Christmas fowl were taken at the Kitchener marâ€" ket last Saturday. Everything in the produce and poultry line could be found in abundance. . Assorted fancy work was on display and many of the fancy towels and pieces of embroidery work were tastefully wrapped in cellophane. Christmas tree sales started at the market on Tuesday.