DECEMBER 23. 1952 t-ilspiand Sailors ' i En Route Home lfrom Korea, Navy officials yesterday .eleased the names of 105 crew members of the destroyer HMCS Iroquois now on route to their homes on Christ- mas leave from Victoria. B. G. AB. Joseph Gaudet of Tignish and AB. J, MacAuiay. Tracadie Cross are among those hcmeward bound. I The Iroquois left Esqul it sat- l urday for Halifax under skeleton . crew and is expected to reach the East Coast Naval Base on Janua- lm-y 7. The ship arrived from the "Korean war theatre last week. ll. 0. C. lilirisiniasf concert Programme The annual Christmas concert of Union Commercial College was held on Friday ev ng, December 19, under the direc ion of Mr. W. D. Fraser. Principal, and Mr. A. L. Huhley, vice-Principal, and Miss Mary Maolnnis, is member of the leaching HRH. The programme consisted of an opening address of. elcome by Mr. Frasei-, followed by a vocal solo 'eutltled. "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day". by Miss Mae Mec- Kllll'l0l1. Fol' 1,, this selection. Miss Shirley Jenkins very beauti- fully song "0 Holy Night", ac- companled by Mr. Robert Crooks. lit this point in the programme, Mr. Fraser awarded two Gregg shorthand Pin: to the students most worthy of scholastic achieve- ment in this subject for the month of November and December. These pins were awarded to Miss Shirley Craswell and Miss Florence Mc- Asscy. Continuing the programme. the audience sang "Deck the Halls with Bows of Holly", followed by a recitation entitled "Aunt Jeri- miama's Courtship", by Miss Wil- ma Deacon. A film was then shown and the audience, which consisted of approximately 125 people, join- ed in a sing-song followed by a dialogue entitled "zachlarach and Peggy Jane", acted by Miss Chris- tine Phillips and,Wlima Deacon. After an encore. ls: Deaconsang "Road to the Is "'. A short interni ion followed at which time send iches and drinks were served to t an audience. The assembly then sang "Joy to the World" and the U. C. C. Chorlsters under the direction of Mr. Hubley song the following numbers: "As with Gladness Men of Old". 0 "Come All Ye 1"aiti1ful". "Angels "From the Realms of Glory", tivhile Shepherds Watched Their Flocks", "Angels We Have Heard On High”, and "Silent Night”. The audience joined in the singing of to Little Town of Bethlehem”, followed by the choristers singing ”rhe Blue Bells of Scotland", "My Bonnie", and Joined by the entire assembly sang. "I Wentfro Your wedding". The distribution of gifts follow- cd and each student received a present. Miss Christine Phillips made a very impreuive presenta- (ion of gifts to Mr. Fraser, Mr. Hublry. and Miss Maclnnis from the student body. The basketball team presented their coach, Louie watts, and Jane I-loll. captain oi the team, a small token of their appreciation for their work the llast iterm. Mr. David Pratt play- 'd the Dart of Santa Claus and was enjoyed by all the students and their parents. The programme ended with the singing of "Hark The Herald Angels Sing" and Auld Lang Syne" by the audience. The college was gally decorated with a large Christmas tree and spruce bows provided by Mr. Stewart Vickerson. The rnembeu of the faculty and student body extended thanks to the following students for their help in deco- milns tha Collese so beautifully; Mr. Stewart Vickex-son. Miss shii-. '”-V Woodalde. Miss Christine Phil- lllxs. and Miss Wilma Deacon. "Miss Roma. Korrey accompanied ie sudienct in the many musical selections and Miss Shirley Wood- s.rle acted as chairman for the evening. Cu--uuumuzazmzczmu lllillils. MABRIAHES. DEATHS 50o Per Insertion -..-.....-................... . N Mndiixaoes H r.wA1tT - KELLY--At :2 Ger- ”! Street. on December the 20th. W02. by Mr. G. A. Ramsay, Thomas Wyd Stewart. son of Mr. and Mrs. M11 Stewart of Long Creek to ?'"m” Kelly. daughter of Mr. and .irs. Lorne Kelly of Southport. prawns :')';3"-DER - At Tryon.' Dec. 22, ..i2. Mrs. Charles Neidar in her 7131 Near. Funeral notice lsier. LNMAN-At Prince" County Hoa- .;I”-ll on Monday, Dec. 22nd, Alice Ygnmnn. wife of Henry Enmin of "Ictorla West. Forwarded from )in Bowness Funeral Home to I"? Into residence on Tuesday. "'3 23. from where the funeral Will be held at aitima to be an- nounced later. ' .gl.IAlI.DOBAN-At her home Rica amt on Monday. Dec. 22. 152. Mrs. Daniel (Selina) 0'1-lailoran. In her 43rd year. Her, remains Will be transferred from the A. A. "snneuey Funeral!-fame to nai- lnie residence. Completed funeral -”- "minzaments will be announced. interment will take place in -bnuth Shore. ii. ii. M-aoloan vivnsnsaaa l I aonsissle. o - tllisrioligtowud gas . Nuthjmlahnva , . CENTRAL GUARDIAN This column is reserved for now: of local name, but advertising of a newly nature may be Inserted 'at fiyo oolitl 9 word, strictly pay- able In advance. JIMMY! 'I'Ax.l-Phone sac. COOK'S for Perfect Pictures. THE "FIRST stop to shop” Glggeya Pharmacy. IEO! HOSE for longer wear. an ideal Gift at Jack Cameron's. "YOUR DOLLAR BUYS MORE- IG N10 HUGRIEB DRUG STORE" DARE ELACKS, smartly styled and tailored in England at Jack Cameron's. DB. HEATH MMINIYBE will be absent from his office until Jan. 5th. SLIGHT DAMAGE -iThe city firemen were called out at'il.l.'i p. m. yesterday to a fire.on Douglas Street. Damage was slight. STAFF TREATED - The Staff of The Guardian yesterday enjoy- ed a treat of choice apples from Mr. E. E. Mutch and a liberal sup- ply of ice cream patties from the Central Creamerias Ltd. mas ALARM - 2-irqiien were called to Jimmle's Taxi Stand on Queen at shortly after 2 o'clock this morning. An oil stove was re- ported-to have been the cause. There was no damage. WINS TURKEY - Charles Che- verie, Jr.. M st. Peter's Road. was holder of the lucky number which won him the B.Y.C. turkey last night. The drowning, which took place at the Holy Name bingo was made by Frank Prunty. NEW LICENSE PLATES Prince Edward Island's 1953 motor vehicle licence plates will have blue numerals on a yellow background. the Motor Vehicle Department an- nounced yesterday. They go on sale January 2 although the 1952 licen- ces win not expire until March 31. FLEW TIIE COOP - Consider- able commotion and a. touch of hilarity was caused in the vicinity of the Prince Edward Theatre yes- terday noon when a. number of chickens escaped from s. coop on a truck. Thenumber recovered did not check with the number releas- ed, several having disappeared over hack fences. THREE ESCAPE IN ACCIDENT -What might have been a serious eccide t occurred yesterday after- noon when a. taxi from this city, with two passengers riding in front, was in a rear-end collision with a truck trailer near Cherry Valley corner. There were no cas- ualties reported. but the taxi.is said to be almost a complete wreck as it slid on the icy road attempting to stop before it hit the rear of the trailer. am.-4 SANTA AT THE SAN. - The Boy's Committee of Rotary under the chairmanship of Brigadier Reid assisted by President Gordon Avard were in attendance with Santa Claus at the Provincial San- atorium yesterday afternoon. An ,abundance of good things to eat was provided for the thirty odd young TB patients and also for the 15 young polio cases. In ad- dition to the "treats" for immedi- ate consumption. each child was presented with a more lasting re- minder of Christmas in the shape of a game book or toy. Personals Mrs. Paul Gallant. l-ltustlco was in the City on business yesterday. Mir. William L. sherren. Drum- mondviile. P. 0.. is expected to re- turn home, by plane on Wednesday to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. sherren. City... nus! .wAu:nwAY The Great Lakes are the world's busiest inland waterway system. , Dog Shoots Self. Muster In Accident OTTAWA. Dec. 22-(CP)-Dog shoots man-at least that's the way it appears. ' , George McCoy, 64. is in hos- pital with buckshot wounds in his leg and his hound dog is dead following a bizarre hunting accident Saturday at nearby Rich- mond. Mr. McCoy is not sure how the accidents occurred. He said he placcd his shotgun on the ground for a moment and apparently the dog stumbled. tripped the trigger and got in the way or the blast. Some of the buckshot pellets sprayed into Mr. McCoy's leg. Ill MEMIIRIAM. In loving memo , of Russell C. Birt who died suddenly, Dec, :1. 1049. ' i Sleep dear llusaell for it is true. You worked so hard and told but few - The one who saw you needed rest Was God alone and Hs- lmew beat. , lrondly rbmefnbered by and family. wife II III. '. ' - the ones who loved her best. -In I all bored" in aaiio':as'raKi'&m .” "' '”'In loving m'em J of Mrs. George Maotlanuanfbzood Islands who away on Bee. :8. Today brink! back sad memories of I led! one gene to teat C tboutwbo tIiuk'of her to- Gliristniso -Party . lit The Clover club A Santa. Claus paid his annual visit to the Clover Club yesterday .when he brought considerable of ' his bounty and- good cheer to the children of war veterans. More than 130 young folk ranging from 2 to 15 years were present to re- ceive Santa with cheers and Christmas carols. The jovial old gentleman had a kind word to say to all before handing out individual presents donated by the Charlottetown Branch, B.E.S.L. and various city organizations. Alpples, oranges, nuts and grapes were there in abund- ance and the festivities terminat- ed with a tempting lunch of sand- wiches and cake, with chocolate milk as the choice of drinks. Comrade Stan Bryant arranged the programme and Mrs. J. T. Davies. president of the Ladies' Auxiliary conducted the luncheon arrangements with her unfailing edlciency: Mrs. A. B. Cosh as pianist was successful in having the children join lustily in sing- ing several carols, thus adding to their gaiety and enjoyment. Palmer -flluigley Wedding The wedding of Barbara Ann. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Douglas Quigley of Halifax and Charlottetown. and James si.mp- scn Palmer. son of Judge and Mrs. I-farold Leonard Palmer of Char- lottetown, took place Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p. m. in the First Baptist Church, Halifax. Rev. A... Garnet Sherwood performed the ceremony. The organist was Elrlc Tennant. The church was decorated with tall standards of white chrysanth- emums, and white satin bows with sprays of pine dnd holly marked the guest pews. 1 The bride who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white chantllly lace over satin with a scalloped neckline. her full skirt terminating in a cathed- ral train. Her floor length veil of illusion fell from a bandeau of scalloped chantilly lace trimmed with orange blossoms. She carried a cascade bouquet of white. roses. The bride was attended by Mrs. H. Douglas Hill. of Charlottetown. Miss Suzanne Palmer. 0 arlotte- town. and Miss Nancy lie dersoii. Halifax. Mrs. I-fill wore a”strapiess gown of coronation blue velvet and short jacket of the same ms- terlal with three-quarter length sleeves. Miss Palmer and Miss Henderson wore gowns of peacock blue not over taffeta. Their velvet jackets of peacock blue were styl- ed similar to that of the matron of honor. All three attendants wore matching bandeaux and car- ried star shaped bouquets. Eric Kinsman, Kentville. was groomsman. and the ushem were Hugh Simpson and Eric Blanch- ard of Charlottetown. l The mother of the bride wore an afternoon dress of aqua French crepe and a brown velvet hat trimm& with aqua flowers. The mother of the groom wore a grey crepe dress trimmed with satin of the same color and a grey velvet hat with brown accessories and a muskrat jacket. Following the ceremony, a. re- ception was held at the Lord Nel- son Hotel. Canon E. M. Malone proposed the toast to the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer will spend I short time in the Ma.ritl.me Pro- vinces before leaving for Calgary. where they will make their home For travelling. the bride wore a short brown fur jacket over-an aqua and brown tweed suit. Her hat was aqua jewelled velour, and her corsage was of yellow roses. Reports say Continued from page 1 Lebanese rescuers on the beach knotted it to an army tank to sec- ure it in the stormy night. but it was a precarious contact. Captain Fears All Doomed As darkness fell tonight the captain sent a message from his ship saying all aboard were doom- ed unless they could be "immedi- ately rescued." Salvage experts said the ship would go to pieces unless the heavy sea subsided. The Champollion. queen of the Middle East run. went aground on 0. dangerous sandbank early this morning. The shifting sands slip- ped from under her bow and stem. placing a grinding strain amidshlpa. Watchers lining the coast saw a crack split down the hull, and then a gaping hole yawned amid- ships as her back began to break. The first attempt to link the grounded liner with the shore fail- ed lete this afternoon. A cable. laboriously towed 600 yards to the share by 20 sailors in one of the ship's amail boats, snapped and sank. An earlier sitempt boat from the ship the boat overturned. sailors were rescued. Blown onto nsef' , The champolllon was blown onto the reef four miles south of Beirut about I am. After vainly battling winds of gale force which struck her just north of sidon. The crew -was able to communicate to send a failed when The five with the shore by semaphore signal. , A spokolman for Gen. Found Shshab. .Leba.neIe army command- er, denied a report from Israel that tugs from Haifa. '15 miles to the south. had been refused permission to enter Lebanese waters to aid in the rescue. lie accused Israel of . putting out "propaganda coming at a tragic moment.” The General. in charge of rescue operations; said the operations did not require mu since the ship was split in two. -1 (A Haifa. dispatch said an Israeli navy boat. had left that port to assist the Ohampoilion. other nsval boats and tugs were stand- THE GUARDIAN. Cases llemanded To Suprenle (Iouri At the conclusion of the prelim- inary hearing of George Anthony Cahill of Kingston, before Magis- trate Gilbert A. Gaudet on Satur- day, the accused was committed to stand trial at the next session of supreme Court. Theprlsoner was charged with fraudulently selling a black steer which was found astray. contrary to Sec. 392.1. of the Crim- inal Code. In tlr: same court yesterday morning at the conclusion of the preliminary hearing of Roy Walter Fall, the accused was committed to stand trial at the next session of Supreme Court, This case arose from the possession of cigarettes said to have been stolen by break- ing and entering the premises of J. C. Montgomery and Co. in Char- lottetown some time ago. Carl Prowse and Carl Fall, who were also apprehended on the same charge. were remanded until Wednesday Dec. 24th. for preliminary hearing. The Crown was represented by Mr. J. P. Nicholson and the accused by Mr. Allison M. Glllls. A resident of Charlottetown charged under the Public Health Act for refusing to remain in the Prdvincial Sanatorium when suf- fering from active tuberculosis and unwilling or uiiabli! to conduct him-' self as not to expose others to dari- ger or infection, was ordered de- talnedsin the Provincial sanatorlum for ii. period of one year. A resident of Mermaid convicted of assault was fined one dollar and costs or .5 days imprisonment. A resident of Summerslde found guilty of driving a motor vehicle while his faculties were impaired by drinking alcohol was fined S60. and costs or two months and for at like offence. a resident of Nine Mile Creek was fined :50. and costs or two months imprisonment. A resident of Hampshire found guilty of assault was fined :10, and costs or 20 davs. A resident of West Poyaltv was fined sin, and costs for obstructing police officers in the course of their duties. A resident of Johnston's River. found guilty of creating a disturbance in a public nlace, was fined :20. and costs or 30 davs. A city resident found guil- ty of having linuor in his possession not obtained from a vendor was fined S20 and costs or 30 days and for driving a motor vehicle at an excessive rate of speed in a built up area. a resident of Summcrside was fined slo. and costs. Reject Appeal In Murder Case MONTREAL. Dec. 22 - (CF) - The Court of Appeals today reject- ed a second appeal by Peter Men- tenko, convicted and sentenced to be hanged for the murder of his half-brother, George Henkchuk. Mentenko was arrested after the body of his half-brother was found in a well in the east end of the city some months ago. At his first trial he was found guilty of murder and appealed. The Court of Appeals sent him back for a new trial which was later ruled to be a mistrial. A third trial was ordered before it different judge and he was again foimd guilty. He is scheduled to be hanged Jan. 18. - - ilewsiulni Demand, Supply In Balance MONTREAL. Dec. 22 -(CP)- World newsprint demand and sup- ply have come into approximate balance, the Newsprint Association of Canada said today. In a booklet. Newsprint Data: 1962. issued today. the association estimates total supply for 1952 will be within 10,000 tons of apparent requirements. The booklet was based on data covering more than 100 countries with a. combined newsprint consumption exceeding 10;500.000 tons. An increase of roughly 5.300.000 tons in world requirements was foreseen for the 1952-16 period, compared with an increase of 5.- 200.000 tons in the 1925-52 period. Between 1925 and 1952. world newsprint production increased by around 5.200.000 tons in reaching its estimated 1952 level of 10.700.- 000 tons. The growth of the cane- dian newsprint industry alone ac- counted for slightly more than 4.000000 tons of the increase. In that period, Canada increased its proportion of world production from just under 30 per cent in 1925 to an estimated 53.4 per cent in 195.2. iFor the years up to 1975, the booklet S813 "Canada is again like- ly to play the major part in the expansion of production needed to meet demand." .mm.mmmm.m.m.mmmmmmm ing by ready to sail to her assist- ance, but instructions were being awaited from the liner, the Haifa harbor master said.) The Champollion was a veteran of the Mediterranean run. She was built in 1927 and was remodelled last year. She was 604 feet long and had a speed of 16 knots. No passenger list was available here. but the ship was believed to be carrying a number of American. French and British families as well as many ,i.'-Jgyptialn pilgrims who boarded at Alexandria. CHARLOTTETOWN FUNERAL HOME' PHONE 508 Complete Funeral and Ambulance Service --Dlroetora- I. 8. Bradley J. W. llelenna CI-IARLOTTETOWN Enjoyable. Party At Naval Barracks Santa Claus came through a specially manufactured chimney at the Naval Barracks yesterday and brought with him an armload of cheer and literally dozens of gifts for the children of members of the staff. The big party was held in the parade room and approximately 100 youngsters were on hand to receive their present from Saint Nick. Many of the wee ones had their mothers with them and the sailors, never lacking in polltness. had a present of a box of choco- lates for each of the women. In charges of the show was C. P.0. S. Bowles while on the Fire Party were C.P.P. 1.. Llewellyn and C.P.O. A. Costello. Other members who took an active part in the proceedings included L. S. Saunders and A B. Mather. at the soda bar; A. B. Williams and A. B. MacKay, showing the slides; L. S. Allen as photographer; and A. B. Caldwell who had the difficult task of act- ing as Santa Claus helper and calling out the names of the re- cipients of the gifts which were heaped under the tree. Santa Claus himself had a long afternoon as he talked to each of the kiddies and handed them the individually wrapped and selected presents. Iron Ore Projects Planned In Ontario MARMORA. Onl.. Dec. 22-- (CP)-Premler Frost said today that major iron ore projects un- der way in two areas of the pro- vince and being planned in two others, will bring Ontario to the fore in iron and steel production. He made the statement while on an inspection trip through this district 30 miles northwest of Believille, where the Bethlehem Steel Company is surveying iron ore properties. Mr. Frost said iron ore produc- tion is well under way in the Steep Rock area north of Lake Superior, where a future annual output of 10,000,000 tons of top- qualily ore is assured; and in the Aigoma district around Sault Ste. Marie. where than are "hun- dreds of millions of tons of ore" in reserve. Exploration has shown exten- sive ore bodies in the Marmara district and in the Ciilnbogie area of Rcnfrew County. Herring 3...i.i continues In B. G. VANCOUVER. Dec. 22 -(CP)- Posibility of a write-off of the 510900000 British Columbia herr- ring fishery this season arose to- Y. The Fisheries Asociation of B. C. told the United Fishermen and Allied Workers' Union (TLC) that if the fishermen do not accept the companies "final" price offer by Dec. 30, there will be no herring operation this season. The ultimatum came as govern- ment officials, including Fisheries Mnlster Ralph Chetwynd. discus- sed the possibility of arbitration, requested by the union, but turned down by the operators. The dispute over the prices to be paid fishermen has kept the,herr- ing fleet in port since mld-Octo- her. normal start of the season which usually runs to March. The association's "final" offer is o5.50 a ton. about 51 lass than its previous offer. The fishermen 9- I9 want last year's price, 38.80 a ton. LUCKY NUMBER . 2867 oowimirs Sport Lodge 115 Kent Street Phone 2656-L F -3---2--ntummmc Christmas Address At Rotary Club Luncheon Following are excerpts from a timely address at the Charlotte- town Rotary Club luncheon yester- day by the Rev. T.I-LB. Barriers, pastor of St. James Presbyterian Church. Rev. M.r. Somers took for his theme, "The Very Heart of Christmas": ”The thought of universal Christ- endom at this hour is concentrated on the birth of Jesus Christ. Throughout the whole earth men and women of divers colours, races. and languages are standing in rapt adoration before the Child in the manger. The event which nineteen centuries ago was attended by East- ern shepherds hastening to a stable at the village tavern of Bethlehem in Judaea is the same which today thrills with its perennial appeal the imagination of the Christian world, The birth of an obsctne Jewish pea- sant msidenia child. of which I company of herdsmen were made aware beneath the stars on a Syr- ian hlilsidc, is now proclaimed around the globe, over continent and island, by peeling bells, by choirs innumerable, by exultant greetings in a hundred million homes. Indeed, the most slgnihcant and incredible fact in history is that this helpless Infant lying amid scenes of squalid Oriental poverty on the breast of a country girl from Galilee should have redirected the whole current of the world's affairs and laid a spell upon the human race. Lamentable Conditions "There is surely no need for me to emphasize to you that this Christmas brings with it much un- easiness and heaviness of spirit. To every thoughtful mind, to every heart that is not cold as steel, to every conscience that is not wholly narcotised. the angels' song of peace and goodwill is sounding over a world where conditions pre- vail that are a lamentable reflect- ion upon a civilization which names the name of the Holy Child. "Aristotle observed that we are apt. to blame systems of govern- ment for many evils whose real cause lies in the darkness of the human heart: and indeed it is easy enough for each section of society to attribute to others the re- sponsibility for the curse of all the hardships, wrongs, injustices, and antagonisms which today hang like a stifling poison-cloud above the masses of mankind. "But this season when the Christ-child lies in the manger at Bethlehem is a time when the honest cannot deceive themselves. ”No decent man or woman can act the hypocrite in the presence of children. and the Child in the stable is like none other. We know that the roots of our distresses lie far deeper than in industrial economics or international dip- lomacy. They lie in the subter- ranean depths of man's profanat- ion of his human nature which was made in the image of God. selfishness and the cruelty that it breeds are the fundamental causes of the world's woes. The New Life "They laid Him in a manger, be- cause there was no room for Him in the inn. If room is to be made V for Him, if at this Christmasiide we are to enter into that new life which through this wondrous birth has been brought to light, the divine influence of this blessed day must. remain with us not as a mere pious memory but as it vital inspiration. There is so much that we must leave behind us. dead and buried, as from the manger we go forth to the noise and tumult of life again. We all have the rags of soiled garments. torn and bespattered by the world, to leave behind us as we return from Beth- lehem. ”There are those false judgments and envles. and personal dislikes and animositles which do so much to embitter life and to make our- selves and other people unhappy. There is vanity. and meanness. and egotism to be left behind there, and that tendency to become hard and selfish to which many of us fall victim as we grow oldei'. There are so many ambitions we cherish. so many selfish and un- kind pians we have been making. which the eyes of the Holy Child rebuke and put to shame. ”And there are other things too that we can leave behind us at the manger. The burden of toll. anx- iety, care. and sorrow can be laid down there. The weary can find IElIKIHKKKIll rest and the lonely a friend. Tirol afflicted can find consolation and the happy a deeper s.nd a purer joy. This surely applies to us all, for we doubtless come to Beth- lehem this year with very varied emotions. some of us come crown- ed with joy. and some are anxious and worried, and others tired and very sad. And some have a heavier burden still in the shape of mem- ories of which they are deeply ashamed. "Nevertheless, whatever the sec- rets of our hearts may be, we know that here we are in the presence of the love of Him who made us, in which the most darkened life can lift its head in confidence and with new faith begin once more. It is indeed because He gave Himself for us that now we can worship at His cradle. - "This is I difficult world in which we live, but it would surely be intolerable were it not that amid its injustice. its pain and cruelty we can see the very love of God itself stretched in mercy from the cross and can remember that He had fellowship with us iii all our sorrow and suffering. Looking Beyond "A5 I look on that little Child in- day in the arms of the Blessed Mother and contemplate the grac- ious and beautiful story of ills earthly life, were I to believe that the end of it all was to be His death upon the cross I would nev- er enter the pulpit again. It would be mockery to do so, for one would have no message worth preaching. It would mean that all the pain and blood and sweat and tragedy of this world, its moral degradat- ion and its moral heroism, its sacrifice and its selfishness, its beauty and its horror, its lust and its loveliness, its sinners and its saints, found their final expression in a skull and cross-bones. "If we are adequately to rejoice at His cradle we must look beyond the ugly Cross to the empty tomb. Many waters cannot quench love, nor can the floods drown it. Nor did the river of death annihilate the Saviour of the world. He was born for Us that He should nev- ermore be separated from us, and He lives and still is ours. "Near to us in all the trials and perplexities of our human lot. in the shadows of our own Gethsem- anes, and in the Caivarys of mor- iai life, is He who bore our griefs and carried our sorrows. Some of you. I do not doubt. have need of that thought. at this season when so many scattered families are re- united, since for you this glad circle is already broken. For num- berless homes this Christmas is filled with wistful memories. A well-loved face is no more seen. A voice once dear is silent now. Radiant Prophecy "Do not, I urge you, allow the clouds of this mortal life to dim for you the radiant prophecy of Christ- mastide. The annual reunion in the old home is but the type of an eternal reunion where the Old Year fades no more into the New. for time like a dream shall have gelrcerrvei passed away 'a.ud the shadows of its separations shall no mas dwell in light. our earthly bonus. broken it may be for a little while by death, 'are but the symbols of that blessed home where those wn love await us. We do not forget them. and I am sure they do not forget us. Though some may have an aching heart this Christmas. through the mists a. vision of the angels gieams and the star is still shining in the tart. "So. as another Christmas comes and goes we shall find. if we seek. in its all too swiftly passing hour! the secret of the indwelling peace, and thus we will go into the New Year that awaits us with faith and hope and courage. The years are passing. and each one is bringing us nearer to the great solution of all mysteries. "Some day for each of us the light. will grow more clear beyond the Christmas star. the songs of the angels will swell louder and more near, and in their music the voices of the world will be hushed to rest. It is the Child in the manger before whom we now kneel in adoration here in time who is the revelation of tint love of God which will surroiiiiri and bless and lead us still here- aiter in eternity, and whose dom- inion in this world here and in whatever world awaits us yonder must and shell for ever continue to endure." Rev. Mr. Somers was lntroduciwl yesterday by Rotary chairman T. G. Ives and thanked by cn-chair- man T. R. Cudmore who expressed the belief that the speaker hrid made a deep and lasting ll'l'lDl'C5Sll)il ,on Club members in his trcatmcnil of the subject. Rotarian F. A. Large announced that the Boy's Work Commitire would make their annual visit to the Sanatorlum last evening and had provided suitable presents for the 15 polio patients in addltionto the usual children. R. E. Mulch received It hearty welcome back to the club after several weeks ab- sence due to illness. Kenneth. Parker and Jerome O'Brien were introduced by their sponsors and welcomed into the membership of the Club. The chairman made a presentation to Darrell McGuire on behalf of the club. R. V. Ainsworih was song leader with 0. K. Prcsoy at the piano. Guests were .I. P. Campbell. George Buntain, W. W. Mutch. Charles G. Rogers and Hartley Condon. COLOMBO. Ceylon. Dec, 21 .- (AP) - Official sources here said a long-term rubber-for-rice trade pact was signed by Ceylon and Red China in Pciping Thursday. 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