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Young People Entertained At Aylesford AYLESFORD, Jan. 1 - The Baptist Young People's Union entertained members of the Young People's Group of the Aylesford United Church on Friday evening in the Baptist Church vestry. About 40 young people were present and Rev. S.G. MacQueen, pastor of the United Church, was a special guest. Decorations were in charge of Peggy Durling, Olivia Uhlman, Freda Jackson, and Albert McMahon. Games were under the direction of Mrs. A.B. Carter. With Hugh Kirkpatrick at the piano, carols were sung by everyone present. Gifts were distributed from a decorated Christmas tree. Ralph Hudgins, president of the Baptist Young People's was in charge of the evening's fun. Miss Esther Kirkpatrick and Miss Laura McMahon were in charge of refreshments. __________________________ Wednesday, Jan. 2, 1946, THE HALIFAX HERALD 11

Christmas Service Presented BRIDGEWATER, Jan. 1 - On Sunday afternoon, December 30th, - several members of the Women's Institute motored to the Municipal Home at Dayspring where, conducted by Rev. C. H. Johnson, pastor of Grace United Church, the annual Christmas service was held.

Arrangements were in charge of Mrs. Harry MacKay.

Mrs. Clyde Wile, Bridgewater's blind soloist, sang "o Little Town of Bethlehem" and "Silent Night", In addition several Christmas hymns were sung, in which many of the residents of the home joined. Mrs. Clarence Harlowe was acccompanist.

The home was well decorated for the festive season, with evergreens and Christmas trees in each room. At present 140 guests are at the home.

Upper LaHave Woman Marks 101st Birthday BRIDGEWATER, Jan. 1 - Upper LaHave's grand old lady, Mrs. Emma Rudolph, on Monday, December 31, passed her 101st birthday. The day commenced with Holy Cummunion at 10 a.m., conducted by her pastor, Rev. Robert Coupland, rector of St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Upper LaHave, the church she attended as a child and all through the years, and where she was organist and a member of the choir during her younger years.

On the occasion of her 101th birthday a large party had been arranged, but this year it was thought wise that Grandma Rudolph be kept quieter and only her relatives and immediate friends were present. The day was spent very quietly. Many greetings were received from friends and relatives in the United States and in Canada. Flowers were received from her grandson Frank Rudolph, and his family in England. She is now looking forward to their early home-coming in the New Year. She also received many lovely cut flowers. These gifts were most suitable for through the years Mrs. Rudolph has been very fond of flowers. A beautiful birthday cake was made by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. William Rudolph, who cares for her. She is looking forward to the New Year, and to answering the many letters and greetings she received also to her crocheting, which is remarkable. She is in good health and is active. She follows the daily events through the newspapers and radio. She is also interested in the activities of the young people. A remarkable thing is the way in which she recalls, in perfect detail, experiences in her life, since her childhood, and incidents in her own immediate family, which happened well over50 years ago. Her husband, the late Josiah Rusolph, served as postmaster at Upper LaHave for over 20 years and following his death Mrs. Rudolph successfully continued the work for over ten years. Of Loyalist descent for her forefathers came to Canada from the Old Country. She was born at Upper LaHave, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Ann (Wentzell) Mulock, in 1884, and is the last surviving member of a family o ten children. Off four sons three living, Henry and William Rudolph both of the C.N.R. Freight Department, and Charles in the United States. There are ten grandchildren.

BERWICK, Jan.2 -- The family of the late H.J. Chute, a former mayor of Berwick, held a reunion at Christmas in Montreal at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Chute. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Chute, Boston; Vernon of Toronto; the host, W.H. Chute; and Mrs. Gertrude Parker of Berwick, who is spending the winter in Montreal with her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Boyd.