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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1961-04-20, Page 9• • Seaforth Women's Institute Elect Officers A • The annual meeting of the Sea - forth Women's Institute was held • at the borne of Mrs. Leonard Strong on Tuesday, April 11, at 2 o'clock with a good attendance of members and visitors. Mrs. Harold Hugill opened the meeting with the Institute Ode, followed by the Lord's Prayer and Mary Stewart Collect in unison. The roll call was answered by the • payment of fees. A suggestion for improvement of meetings is to be brought into the next meeting for the use of the incoming executive. Correspondence was read. An in- vitation to a daffodil tea in the Town Hall, sponsored by the Can- cer Society, was accepted. Spring Achievement Day is to be held in Seaforth District High School on May 13. The project is, "Cottons May Be Smart," Mrs. G. Mac- Kenzie personally thanked the girls for their kindness while she was sick. The South Huron District annual is to be held in Kippen, May 11. • The Standing Committee reports were given: Citizenship and Ed- ucation, Mrs. R. J, Doig; Home Economics and Health, Mrs. J. Hillebrecht; Agriculture and Can- adian Industries, Mrs.. J. F. Keys; Historical Research, Mrs. J. F. Scott; Resolutions, Mrs, John Mac- Lean; Public Relations, Mrs. Gor- • don Elliott; auditors' report, Mrs. J. Hillebrecht, The adoption of 'these reports was moved by each secretary and accepted, •• Mrs. R. J. Doig presented the report of the nominating commit- tee. Mrs. John MacLean conduct- ed the election of officers: Past • president, Mrs, James Keys; first vice-president, Mrs. Leonard Strong; second vice-president, Mrs. Gordon Elliott; secretary, Mrs. Wil- fred Coleman; treasurer, Mrs. Ross Gordon; district director, Mrs. G. MacKenzie; alternate district di- rector, Mrs. Harold Hugill; pro- gram convener, Mrs. Eldon Kerr; • lunch convener, Mrs. Earl Papple; flower and card convener, Mrs. Alex Pepper; public relations, Mrs. Gordan Papple. Mrs. John Mac- Lean, the South Huron District president, installed the new offi- cers for the year 1961.62. • ARNOLD STINNISSEN Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada Telephone: 852 R 12 R.R. 5 - SEAFORTH • • • • • • • • • • ODORLESS CLEAN BURNING FURNACE OIL STOVE OIL D. Brightrall FINA SERVICE PHONE 354 Mrs. Harold Hugill called on the new president to the chair. In a few well-chosen words Mrs. Keys asked for the support of the mem- bers in the coming year. Mrs, Eldon Kerr and Mrs. Ross Gordon are to be the delegates to the district annual at Kippen, Mrs. James Keys is to make the courtesy remarks. Mrs. R. J. Doig presented the past president, Mrs. H. Hugill, with a gift in apprecia- tion of her services as president the past two years, A report from the district direc- tor on the executive meeting held at Hensall was given. Miss Sharon Strong sang a beautiful solo, "On the Wings of a Dove." The meet- ing closed with "God Save the Queen." Lunch was served by the hostess and the lunch committee. BARBARA KIRKMAN AUXILIARY Mrs. Dale Nixon and Mrs. Clare Reith entertained their group of the Barbara Kirkman Auxiliary of First Church on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Nixon. During the evening 'several con- tests were enjoyed and "--5;,social hour spent, There were" -22,. Ladies present and an enjoyable )time was spent. The proceeds are to supplement the supply fund of the organization. Cranbrook WI Sets Craft Course Mrs. Mac McIntosh was the hos- tess for the April meeting of the Cranbrook Women's Institute. The roll call was answered with the payment of fees and a home-made Easter bonnet. Mrs. Steffler announced that the needle craft course would be held in the Community Centre on April 27 and 28, Needle crafts of all kinds will be demonstrated and everyone is welcome to attend. The -standing committee reports were presented by the following: Agriculture and Canadian Indus- tries by Mrs. James Bremner, Home "Economics and Health b,r Lent Noble; Citizenship and Edu- cation by Mrs. William Bremner, Historical Research and Current Events by Mrs, Gordon Knight; Resolutions by Mrs, Russell Knight; Sunshine, by Lena Noble. Mrs. Ross Knight reported that the district annual would be held at Lakelet on May 18. She also said there would be a display of the articles made through the short courses, • Mrs. Steffler presented the slate of officers for the following year, which was accepted by acclama- tion. They were as follows: Presi- dent, Mrs. Clem Steffler; first vice - president, Mrs. Gordon Knight; second vice-president, Mrs. Leslie Lake; secretary, Mrs. Ken- neth S. McDonald; treasurer, Mrs. Glen Huether; district d.rector, Mrs. Ross Knight; branch direc- tors, Miss Lena Noble, Mrs, Jas. Bremner, Mrs. Mac McIntosh; pianist, Mrs. Leslie Lake; audi- Mrs. Ralph Machan. tors, Mrs. Russell Knight and Mrs. The Cranbrook Institute sponsor - Ross Knight; public relations, Mrs. ed a . very successful Schneider's Gordon Engel. supper recently. Over 130 people Two contests were conducted by were served a most delicious sup - Mrs, Gordon Engel. A delicious per. Mr. Wright, a Schneider re - lunch was served by the hostess, presentative, showed two films assisted by Mrs. Frank Smith and following thmeal. Past Noble Grands From Six Lodges Meet In Seaforth Fifty past noble grands, repres- enting the six Rebekah lodges of Huron District No. 23, held• a suc- cessful annual meeting in the IOOF Hall here on Wednesday, April 12. Lodges represented were Goderich, Clinton, Brussels, Hensall, Exeter and Seaforth. Mrs. Joseph Grummett, DDP, presided and gave an interesting report of her year's work. Fol- lowing opening exercises, a min- ute's silence was observed in mem- ory of Mrs. George Baechler, of Goderich, a past district' deputy president, whose funeral was held that day in Goderich. Mrs. Wm. Dalrymple was acting secretary for the meeting, replacing Mrs. Ed. Andrews, who was unable to attend. All representatives gave reports of their lodge's activities during the past year, showing increases in membership and increased ac- tivities in community and benevo- lent work. All six lodges reported active CPT committees doing good work among the sick and needy in their communities. Mrs. Carman McPherson, of Huronic Lodge, Clinton, the incom- ing district deputy president, was introduced and spoke briefly. The inaugural meeting will be held ib June at Clinton, at the call of Mrs. McPherson, Mrs, • Grummett re- vealed that $115 had been raised in the district for the project.—im- provements to the kitchen of the IOOF Home at Barrie. An invitation was extended to all post noble grands of the district to meet with the Past Noble Grands' Club of Huronic Lodge, Clinton, on May 29, on the occasion of their club's tenth birthday. Following the meeting, readings and contests were enjoyed, with Mrs, M. Nediger, of Clinton, as chairman. A committee conven- ed by Mrs. M. Messenger served a delicious lunch. District Weddings KOLKMAN BOVEN CLINTON-Clinton Christian Re- form Church was the setting for the marriage of Kinie Boven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. Bov- en, RR 2, Walton, and Bernie Kolkman, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Kolkman, RR 3, Goderich, • Rev; L. Slofstra officiated at the cere- mony. The bride wore a white floor - length gown of lace and net, styled with long sleeves and lace bodice, trimmed with iridescent sequins. A coronet of sequins held her el- bow -length veil, and she carried a bouquet of white carnations. Ushers were Sandy Kelkman, Fred Boven and Henk Boven. F llowing . a reception in the church auditorium, the couple left on a wedding trip to the southern United States. Mr. and Mrs. Kolk- man will reside in Goderich. MILKc is"for MfteMi ( and mel Free! Marie Fraser's new milk recipes— "Vegetable dishes , . , simply delicious". Write today, Dairy Foods A DIVISION OF DAIRY FARMERS OF CANADA Service 409 HURON STREET, TORONTO 5 Bureau Even Junior Knows THE BEST APPLIANCES are being shown at our Annual Home Improvement Show Zurich Community Centre Thursday - Friday April 20, 21. • • Be Sure To Attend Our AUCTION Obtain your needed appliances at YOUR PRICE at our Auction FRIDAY AFTERNOON. NO RESERVE you set the price ! See our advertise- • ment last week for full details. GINGERICH'S SALES & SERVICE LTD. Phone 585 -- Seaforth Phone 94 — Zurich MRS. SID McCULLOUGH, a Brussels mother of two children, will use the $3,200 she won as residual prize in the Irish sweepstakes to raise her daughters, Margaret, 12 (left), and Shirley, 10. The prize money, divided among ticketholders from the amount remaining after major prizes have been paid, is expected to reach the Mc- Culloughs within a few weeks. (B-H photo). Huron Presbyterial WMS Holds- Annual Meeting The 36th annual meeting of Huron Presbyterial Woman's Mis- sionary Society w9s held in Wing - ham United Church on Thursday. A record attendance of over 300 marked this historic occasion, for it was the last Presbyterial under WMS auspices. By January 1, 1962, the United Church Women will come into being, amalgamating the WA, WMS and other women's groups of the United Church. The general session opened at 9:30, after the Presbyterial execu- tive meeting. At this meeting the president, first vice-president, cor- responding secretary, and treasur- er were appointed as representa- tives of the WMS on a provincial committee for Huron Presbytery, The theme of the day's 'meeting was "Into All the World Together" and this was used to present the departmental secretary's reports in symbolic form. As each secretary gave her report, she was given a streamer so that when all the re- ports were presented the stream- ers encircled a , lighted globe and the communion. The reports revealed a steady growth in youth groups, a worthy interest in reading materials, re- ported by Mrs. S. E. Lewis, and a membership of 2,121 women, re- ported by Mrs. G. Beecroft, Some of the supply work included 8,964 pounds for overseas containing 193 quilts and 19 layettes, 627 paunds for Canada containing 76 quilts and five layettes. Over $944twas contributed in carrying charges for the supply work. The treasurer, Mrs. J. A. Sutter, reported $26,341.00 contributed to the WMS branch treasurer in 1960, which was $841.00 over the alloca- tion. Mrs. E. McKinley announced the allocation for 1961 to be $26,- 300.00, and this was accepted by the meeting. The ladies were extended greet- ings from Wingham United Church by Mrs. Colin Fingland, and Mrs. T. G. Husser dedicated the year's work. Mrs. Arthur Jackson, of Atwood, presented forcefully the case of the United Church Women before Rev, T. 'G, Husser conducted the Communion service. During the dinner hour greetings were extended by Mrs. Harold Phillips on behalf of the WA by Rev. Grant Mills on behalf of the Presbytery, and Mrs. Harold An- derson thanked the ladies for the splendid banquet. The three WMS Auxiliaries of the church co-oper- ated for this under the leadership of Mrs. Hugh Carmichael, (1111111 I I I I I I I I I I I 111111111111111I11I I11I11111I We write all lines of INSURANCE Fire Auto Wind Liability and Life Manufacture's Life Insurance John A. Cardno Successor to WATSON & REID Phone 214 : Seaforth 111I1111111111I I1I I1111111I111111111111111111111 Seven departmental conferences were held for special groups. Mrs. 0. Harrison led the presidents' group; Mrs. W. B. Cruikshank and Mrs, G. Michie led the secretaries; Rev. C. Ferguson, of London, led the group for leaders of younger groups; Mrs. S. E. Lewis conduct- ed one on literature; Mrs. E. Mc- Kinley led one for treasurers and Christian stewardship secretaries; Mrs. Rex Harmer, of Plattsville, led one for supply work and Rev. L. Brown conducted a large group interested in the mission of the church. The four vice-presidents conduct ed the worship services, In the morning Mrs. 11. Vogan and Mrs. B. Alton presided and in the af- ternoon Mrs.. Wm. Routley and Mrs, R. McMichael, The thought- ful In Memoriam service was con- ducted by Mrs. S. A. Moote, and a special candle in memory of Mrs. E. Hansuld was lit by Mrs, Vl'illiam McVittie. The special event of the day was the address of Miss Mildred Math- ewson, on furlough from Japan, who spoke of the changes in out- look in Japan today and of the influence the Christians ha v e there, "For All My Sin" was sung by Mrs. George Guest. Mrs. D. Wat- son presented the resolutions pro- testing the increasing outlets for alcoholic beverages and their ad- vertisements, and the meeting al- so resolved to protest the encroach ment of organized Sunday sport. The president, Mrs. G. W. Tiffin, presided for the day's meeting. In her message she urged.; the ladies to continue their zeal• for the WMS in the coming months while beginning to work for the new organization.. Rev. T. G. Hussex closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs. W. W. Currie was the or- ganist for the day The officers installed by Miss M. Mathewson for the remainder of 1961 were: Honorary president, Mrs. W. J. Gree, Wingham; past president, Mrs. Wm. McVittie, Blyth; presi- Bingo Winners The jackpot remained unclaim- ed for another week at the regu- lar Saturday night Royal Cana- dian Legion bingo, sponsored by Seaforth Branch 156. Specials were won by Mrs. H. Swan and Russ Pipper, Seaforth; Mrs. Gor- don Muir and Ed. Brady, Seaforth, and Mrs. Jim Barry, Egmondville, and Ferg McKellar, Seaforth. The $25 special was won by Herb San- ders, Clinton, and Mrs, W, Aus- tin, Seaforth, Regular games were won as fol- lows: Mrs. Frank Maloney and Carl Vanderzon, Seaforth; Mrs, Watson, Mitchell, and Mrs. Roy McGonigle, Seaforth; Carl Vander- zon, Seaforth; 'Roily Squire (2), Sea - forth; Mrs, Scott Habkirk, Sea - forth; Bill Austin, Seaforth; Mrs. S. Dutot, Brucefield; Mrs, Jim Barry, Egmondville; Ed. Dick, Cromarty; Mrs, Robert Hubert (2), Seaforth; Mrs, Gordon Muir, Seaforth; Bernard Tighe, Clinton; Mrs. Ashton, Clinton, The door prizes were won by Jim Cruickshank Holmesville, and Mrs, Garnet Dalrymple, Seaforth. SEAFORTH MONUMENT WORKS OPEN DAILY T. Pryde & Son ALL TYPES OF CEMETERY MEMORIALS Inquiries are invited, Telephone Numbers: EXETER 41 CLINTON: HU 2.9421 SEAFORTH: Contact Willis Dundas dent, Mrs. G. W. Tiffin, Wingham; first vice-president, Mrs. Orval Harrison, RR r 1, West Monkton; sectional presidents, Centre, Mrs. R. McMichael, Walton; West, Mrs, Bert Alton, RR 7, Lucknow ; South, Mrs. Wm. Routly, RR 3, Exeter; North, Mrs. Ross Vogan, Wingham ; recording secretary, Mrs. J. E. Reavie, Wingham; cor- responding secretary, Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft, RR 1, Belgrave; treas- urer, Mrs, J. Sutter, Clinton. Departmental Secretaries: Chris- tian Stewardship, Mrs. Elgin Mc- Kinley, RR 1, Zurich; Mission Cir- cles, Miss M. • Jackson, Auburn; affiliated CGIT groups, Mrs. Grant McLean, Hensall; Mission Bands, Mrs, Wm. Robertson, RR. 1, West Monkton.; Baby Bands, Mrs, Robt. Southcott, Exeter; Literature, Mrs. E. E, Lewis, Exeter; Associate Members, Mrs. E. J. Pridham, Goderich; Supply, Mrs. Clarence Walden, Seaforth ; Community Friendship, Mrs. W. ten Hoopen, Goderich; Missionary Monthly and World Friends, Mrs. Russell Balk - will, Exeter; Christian Citizenship, Mrs. Tait Clark, RR 5, Goderich; press, Mrs. Cecil McFadden, Brus- sels; candidate secretary, Mrs. R. S. Hiltz, Exeter; Affiliated Explor- er groups, Mrs, William N. Ball, Seaforth. Sell that unnecessary piece of furniture through a Huron Exposi- tor Classified Ad. Phone 141. USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. HEAD OFFICE — Exeter, Ont. President: Milton McCurdy - R.R. 1, Kirkton Vice -President: Timothy B. Toohey - R.R. 3, Lucan Directors: E. Clayton Colquhoun, R.R. 1, Science Hill; Martin Feeney, R.R. 2, Dublin; Robert G. Gardiner, R. R 1, Cromarty; Alex J. Rohde, R. R. 3, Mitchell. Agents: Harry Coates, R.R. 1, Centralia; Clayton Harris, Mitchell; Stanley Hocking, Mitchell, • • • • Solicitor: W. G. 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