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THE CHILLIWACK PROGRESS, Dec. 20, 1950 Orthodox Mark January 7 Ukrainian Children Enjoy Double Yule The old Julian calendar, ern world 135 years ago, still in the calendar of the eastern many of Chilliwack district's serve Christmas a fortnight The western Christmas will pass with only "social observance" among those whose roots stem from Russia's southwestern province, but on January 7, high religious festival will reign. It will be a three-day affair, be-' gun officially with the appearance of the first star on Christmas eve. This traditional opening obviously had its beginning in a dry country, since dependance on the appearance of any evening star in British Columbia in January could delay proceedings for some time. "Usually, we have to make an estimate," one Ukrainian told The Progress.

Christmas has a deep religious significance for the Ukrainian people and the foods they prepare and eat on Christmas eve are symbolic of their reverence. Twelve additional dishes are served, representing the twelve Disciples. Among them are borsch, a fortifying vegetable soup, which is popular chird-generation Canadians of Ukrainian descent. There is pyrohy, triangular-shaped dumplings filled with cream cheese. Buckwheat in varying forms is prevalent in the festive diet.

And there is kotia, boiled wheat, flavored with honey, raisins and crushed poppy seeds, favorite. Since the Ukraine is a graingrowing land, a sheaf of wheat fills a pertinent role, which, although pagan in its origin, has been incorporated into the Christian rite with an air of thanksgiving. This sheaf, symbolic of the main source of life in early times, was worshipped as a diety, a place which, however, it no longer holds. On January 7, Christmas day, church service will be held in the Ukrainian hall, Fairfield Island, with Rev. John Hykaway in charge.

The religious note is strong throughout the day. the day following Christmas, however, visiting homes of neighbors is the custom. The younger generation get the breaks from his dual Christmas. The social observance of the wes- Opinions Split On Insurance Chance Effect Opinions are split on what effect the recent announcement by the B.C. Underwriters' association that certain types of insurance rates would be revised, both up and down, will have in Chilliwack.

Local agents checked by The Progress say that they had heard nothing official on the report but their opinions were split on what the effect might be. One said he thought that it probably would mean a small cut to Chilliwack area motorists in most cases although he had no idea what the cut might be on present prices. The other agent said that on a recent trip to Vancouver he had been told that insurance adjusters were just snowed under with claims and that there might some change before any new rates would come into effect. He said it probably would be Feb. 1 before the agents would be notified with February 28 being the day that any new rates would be effective.

Pot Luck Supper Marks Festive Season for WI Chilliwack WI members enjoyed a pot luck supper Saturday when the December meeting took the form of a social evening. Fifty-five members attended. Several games of bingo were played while tables were cleared, Mrs. E. France, president of the group, convening the entertainment.

Two unrehearsed skits were much enjoyed, "Seeing Nellie Home" and "The Old Grey Mare." Six new members were put through a mock initiation. Mrs. H. Maurice read a number of quiz questions on women's names while waiting for Santa to appear. Each member received an exchange gift.

Mrs. J. B. Gray, WI building hostess, was given a cheque in appreciation of her services. Mrs.

C. P. Kerridge presented Mrs. France with a cup and saucer on behalf of the group. Mrs.

R. Clare, treasurer and Mrs. E. Taylor, secretary, also received a gift from WI members. Carol singing concluded the evening.

63 Per Cent Use Franchise McKay, Beaton Lead Polls In Kent Municipal Voting Three hundred and sixty-four voters in Kent Municipal- ity turned out Saturday to municipal council and two School Trustees. There were 344 votes. cast at the Municipal Hall, Agassiz 20 at the school at Harrison Mills. There are 573 on the voters' list in Kent Municipality, of which 63 per cent of the total voted. Both council and school board terms were for two years.

Donald McKay, seeking reelection, headed the poll for councillor with 228 votes. The others being Harold Laughing. ton who was elected with 194, and A. Peterson with 159. Unsuccessful candidates were F.

H. Taylor 151; Councillor Ida Mcnon 146; L. E. Stillwell 81; M. L.

Swyck 64. For trustee: William Beaton, (seeking re-election) was first with 291; Harry Bouchard 201 (elected). T. Deasty, Harrison Mills, with 184 was unsuccessful. As a poll was not called for the election of a Councillor for one year to fill the unexpired term of the late Councillor Jerome Tuyttens, the new Council at statutory meeting will appoint a Councillor.

A by-election, to be announced later, will be held to elect a members of the Council to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Councillor Frank Appel. His resignation came in too late for the seat to be included in the statutory election. Of the total number of votes 344 were cast in Agassiz and 20 at Harrison Mills. Eagles Hosts At Laidlaw Fraternal Order of Eagles were hosts, at Laidlaw a social community Friday night hall. in A large crowd was in attendance, with many Hope people being present.

A Vancouver orchestra supplied the music. The turkey draw was held at midnight. Winning ticket holders were C. A. Glass, Hope, and Mr.

Strange, Chilliwack. Lady Eagles were in charge of the supper. F. H. MacCallum "THE MAPLE" Stop-n-Shop Greetings to Patrons and Friends Merry Christmas Happy New Year OBITUARIES Violet Christensen Violet Christensen, whose niece, Mrs.

R. Brown resides in Chilliwack, passed away December 12. Deceased, who was 60 years old, lived on Lulu Island. Funeral service was held Saturday in Vancouver, followed by burial. in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Rev. F. W. Sharman officiated. George N.

Ryder Passed away at Whitehorse, Y.T., December 15, George N. Ryder, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Roland Ryder, who served with the 67th Battalion in World War I. Born in Hope in 1893, he moved to East Chilliwack with his family, later going to Whitehorse where he spent the remaining years of his life.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, the former Edith Walters, one-time resident of Chilliwack; three sons, Lloyd, Howard and Gordon, all of Whitehorse, and a daughter, Mrs. Burns Roth, Regina; also six sisters, Mrs. N. Barwick, Mrs. J.

Tannahill, Mrs. Henry Stade, Mrs. E. Snider, Mrs. Bert Gillis and Mrs.

L. McLaren, all of Chilliwack; three brothers, Norman and James, California, and Sam. Hope. Victor Joseph Hamilton Victor Joseph Hamilton, 64, resident of Agassiz for the past years following his retirement after forty years' service with the CPR. 'died suddenly of a heart ailment Saturday morning.

Mourning his loss are his wife, on A Here's a note for all to read: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone we know. BIBBY BROS. 306 West Yale Road Phone 6476 Merry Christmas This week we just want to take time off to say Thanks a Million to our many Customers and friends, and to Wish you the finest Christmas Ever! Yours for the best in feeds Boyds' Limited 15 Main Street Phone 3411 Are Appreciated ed by All GIFTS for the Horne and here are a number of Suggestions, any one of which would make an ideal gift! Santa SaysAutomatic Electric Pop-up Toasters Give Community Beatty Vacuum Sweeper Christmas Offer, 25.40 Community Plate service for 6, Regular value $101.25. only in beautiful velvet 49.75 Special Christmas offer, only 89.50 lined case HASSOCKS 4.35 and up Service for 8 only 62.75 HAMPERS 5.50 and up DISHES TUDOR PLATE- -Lifetime guarantee. TABLE LAMPS 5.50 and up 26-piece set in cabinet, only 31.95 select 32-Piece from.

Special BREAKFAST for Christmas, SETS-10 per patterns to 9.95 TRILITE LAMPS 14.95 and up CARVING SETS in 20-Piece IVORY and GOLD LACE PATTERNS COFFEE TABLES 13.95 silk lined cases to Starter set, dishes only, per set beautiful 10.50 14.50 3.89 END TABLES. 9.95 Special, 32-Piece per SET set DISHES Ivory and green band. 6.95 BEATTY WASHER Kitchen Chrome TABLE and CHAIR 89.50 Johnson Floor Polisher The Gift of a Lifetime ASH TRAY STANDS 9.95 Regular value $59.50. FREE only 4-piece BEDROOM SUITES 99.50 and up Offer, only With each Stainless Flint Slicing Knife at $3.50, Special Christmas 49.50 $129.50 CONVERTOS from 49.50 up absolutely FreeCHESTERFIELD TABLES 14.95 Special for 1 only General Purpose Bread Knife worth Beatty Electric Water Heaters See these on CHINA CABINETS 39.50 display. TEA WAGONS 35.00 from.

99.50 and up Christmas CEDAR CHESTS 59.50 82-piece Table LAZY REST CHAIRS and OTTOMAN 99.50 Automatic Electric Tea Kettle Ensemble GIFTS for the HOME Glass sets, to 12.50 14.50 General Electric 18-piece amber color Suggestions 38-piece Dinner Set Electric Door Chimes New Clare Jewel Coal Personal Radios Primrose Budget Terms Electric Lighting and Wood Ranges 26-piece Silver Set Fixtures Gas Appliances Special, 19.95 Complete service for 6 Your Credit is Good Revere Cooking Ware Electric Apartment each Wearever Aluminum Ranges and Rangettes All for only Mc Mc Ware Kroehler Furniture Bathroom Accessories Daveno Sets $17.95 The Store with the Stock Pyrexware Sets 2-piece Converto Sets Glassware Sets New Combination Major Sawdust Burners Rocker and Recliners Yale Road West Opposite the Peaks Linoleum Rugs New Hostess Chairs Record Cabinets Special Dormeyer Electric 13.95 Mixers Sewing Cabinets (CHILLIWACK) LIMITED 49.95 Only Juice Sets Special WATER JUG and 6 Glasses. Per set only 1.15 13.95 Furniture Phone 4341 Hardware Phone SETS, 7-piece, decorated. Per set, only 1.25 4211 WATER two daughters in Vancouver and a son, Barrie, at home. The remains were sent to Vancouver for burial. niece, Ronald Allan Mahyr Ronald Allan, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Stephen Mahyr, Agassiz, died suddenly Friday morning. Funeral services were held in All Saints' Anglican church, Agassiz, at 1 p.m. Sunday, Rev. W.

Ward officiating. Burial was in Valley View cemetery. Colorful and gay as candy that is how we cane this Yule will be for hope you! Merry Christmas to All FRANK HALL Torridheat Oil Burners elect three member's for Kent members to District 76 Board of dropped from usage in the westdetermines the religious dates Orthodox church and thus, 50 Ukrainian families will oblater than their neighbors. tern Christmas brings with it the which are the right of all presents children and they also get presents two weeks later. Not all of the Ukrainians in the community, however, Chilliwack.

Orthodox faith. Some are Roman Catholics and others belong to Protestant denominations. These observe the early date. ROSEDALE Rosedale United church was filled to capacity on Sunday morning when the White Gift service was enacted with E. Bent, superintendent presiding.

The program consisted of carols, accompanied by Mrs. C. Hockin; recitation by Leslie exercise Nicholson; Christmas symbol Bruce Anderson, Clarey, Doug Mace and Tobie Merson; song by the Explorer group under supervision of Mrs. A. C.

Pound; musical selection on violin and accordion by Douglas Lobb and Ernie Lobb, and the Christmas story, read by Fred Bryant augmented by recitation and singing. Those taking part in recitation were Joanne and Dianne Oliver, Marlene Clarey, Evelyn White. Girls taking part in the singing were Judy Lobb, Gail Patterson, Elaine Fallas, Sylvia van Baaren and Patsy Mace, under the supervision of Mrs. G. Van Baaren.

A story was told by Mrs. B. Jeffrey after which the children placed their white gifts in a white tinselled basket. Miss Una Lobb's class sang: a chorus followed by a solo by Laurie Lobb accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Lobb.

John H. Elliott, accountant at the Bank of Nova Scotia here for the past two years, has received word of his transfer to San Juan, Puerto Rico, West Indies. He will leave early in the New Year for his appointment. Radio Group Gives Good Performance Charles Dickens came alive again when the radio group of Chilliwack Little Theater turned a creditable performance Sunday evening in presenting "Mrs. Lirriper's Lodgers." The addition of incidental Christmas music and sound effects lifted the presentation to a level not usually heard in amateur plays.

Kitty Allen Jillings, an actress of considerable experience in London, England, was director and narrator and her accent provided just the right touch for the adaptation of one of Charles Dickens', stories. Cast included Mrs. E. Kerr as Mrs. Lirriper; Douglas Dare, Mr.

Jackman; Mrs. M. McKimmey, Miss Wozenham; Mrs. George Elder, Annie the maid; Frank Bertram, Mr. Buffle; Miss Cecile Gordon, Ellen Edson, and Roy Smith, George Edson..