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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1973-12-19, Page 11• Kiniough ,ACW KINLOUGH NEWS The Anglican Church Women held their Christmas meeting on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Howard Thompson. Mrs. Gertrude Walsh presided,and the • opening Carol was "Away in a Manger" followed by prayers. Mrs. David Haldenby read the Christmas story from St. Luke's gospel, chapter 2. Correspondence was read by Mrs. Midford Wall. Donations of money, were gratefully re- ceived from .Mrs. Norine Sieloff, Detroit , Mrs. Madeline Haldenby. Sarnia and the family of the late Jim and Jean Smith. A letter of thanks from St. Monica House, Waterloo was read expressing appreciation for the bales which, were sent following the Novem- ber meeting. A further donation was made to assist with the work there and also to the Sunday School. All ladies answered the roll call with their favourite Christmas Carol. Mrs. Howard Thompson, pray- er partners secretary, read a 7,hristmas letter from Rev. and Mrs. George Honour; also a letter was read from Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hill, residents of Brucelea Haven, Walkerton. Mrs. Bert Nicholson on behalf of the ladies presented a gift to Mrs. Roy Schneller, who will soon be making her home in Wingham. Miss May Boyle gave the Christ mas meditation telling of family, activities in the early days when Christmas was celebrated as a holy, 'season • . The program conveners Mrs. Jack Scott and Mrs. Midford Wall then conducted the program. Mrs. Scott gave a paper "The Price- Kinlough WMt KINLOUGH NEWS Mrs. Lyman Sutton-was' hostess for the W. M.S. meeting at her home on Wednesday, December 12th. "0 Come. all ye faithful" was the opening hymn. 'M.S. Jack Barr presided and read a poern "Road of life" followed 'by the repeating of the purpose. Mrs. Don Reid read'the correspondence, AU members were remitted of • the Meeting in WinghaminJan- uary. Mrs. Ja,ck Barr volunteered to give the offertory prayer at that meeting. Mrs. Lorraine McPher- son invited the ladies to her home for the January meeting and Mts. Lyman Sutton will be luncheon hostess, • Mrs, Jack Barr thanked all of the officers and members' for sup- port during the past year. Mrs. George Harkness thanked the host- ess for having the Christmas meet- ing. "Appeal to Caesar" film was the Bible Story. • Mrs. Tom Donald gave the .missionary report from Miss Muriel Copeland. Mrs. Don Robertson read "Christmas Prayer": A Christmas contest was conducted by Mrs. • George Harkness. A reading, "Christmas" was given by Mrs. Don Bushell., Mrs. Lyman Sutton read a poem "These ,rve loved". Mrs. Glen Haldenby read from: the, Glad Tidings. Mrs. Stewart MacDonald read the ,' prayer " "Twelve Days before Christmas". Mrs. Alex Percy read "the day after Christmas". Mrs. Lorraine'. McPherson read 'The blessed Mother.. Mrs. Ruth Wilson read "A Christmas letter". "A gift for the King" Was read by Mrs.' Frank iMaulden and "After Christmas" by Mrs. Tom MacDOn. aid and Mrs. Don Reid read "An " Old fashioned Christmas". All joined in the carol "Silent Night": Mrs. Jack Barr read "One Solitary . Life" and all repeated the .LOrd's prayer. Grace was sung 'and refreshments served. less gift of Christmas and a poem Bethlehem toWn", "Let us pray for the New Year" and More like Christmas" was given by'Mrs. Bert Nicholson. Mrs. George Graham read the legend of the Poinsettia. - The Candies to light the World and The day before Christmas was given by Mrs. Roy Schneller. Mrs. David Haldenby read Silver Bells, followed by the Chrismt Christmas Carol "I heard the bells on Christmas Day". Mrs. Mid- ford Wall read "Keeping Christmas and also read the leg- end of Silent Night and all joined in singing this Carol. ' Mrs. Art Haldenby read "Christ- mas Blessings". Mrs. Delbert lied- ley read ."Try reforming". Mrs. Howard Thompson gave a reading or "Song and. Christmas Music". • Mrs. Midford Wall had a con- test "Christmas Carols and Christ- mas Quotations". Cards were signed for shut-ins and'the Church Calendars were distributed. Mrs. Jack Scott conducted a Christmas Carol eontest. Mrs. Walsh read an article from the Living Mes- sage "Couldn't" and concluded with aChristmas poem. The 'litany, and benediction clOsed the meeting. Lunch was served and Mrs. Roy Schneller gave the courtesy remarks. Mrs. jack Soon will be the January hose ess. Chalmers 'WMS WHITECHURCH NEWS , Whitethurch W.M.S. of Chal- mers Church met on Thursday, December n at the home of Mrs. Bill Evans. , The-president Mrs. Bill Rintoul presided, gave a call to worship, and extended a warm welcome to all present. All repeated the Aim and Purpose in unison. Mrs. John de Boer .read the scripture and gave the meditation centred on the Birth 'of Christ. Mrs. Wesley Tiffin led in prayer. Mrs. Andrew Gaunt brought along her record player and played one of Rex Humbard's records, which' played a Christmas carol and then he gave a message. There were three of these. He said many think only of Christmas gifts and forget the real meaning of Christmas. Some get rich, some become pnor, , but no matter, do you know the Prince of Peace. We are to remember that Christ is God's,gift to us. All can know the meaning of Christmas by believing in Christ. Read Luke, chapter 2 and believe Jesus loves you and have a rebirth in scrip- A nominating committee, As. Bill Evans Mrs. Wallace Conn and Mrs. Andrew Gaunt, was ap- pointed for 1974. The program committee for 1974 appointed were Mrs. Elroy Laidlaw, Gordon Rintoul and Mrs. W. R. • Purdon. Mrs. Johnston Conn of Wingham sent in her resignation as treasurer. it was decided to- ask Mrs. Lloyd Murdock for this office. • Mrs. Johnston COrin sent thanks for cards received while in hos- pital. It was decided to put gifts in a box to be sent to Mrs. Newbold to give to those who have no relatives. The roll call was answered by eleven with a scripture verse with word Light. Mrs. W. R. Purdon gave a reading, The story of the Light, of the World. This was the itry of the picture, where Jesus is' standing at the door knocking for admittance. In the picture the door represents our Hearts. There is no latch on the door it must be opened from inside. There are 2 crowns, one is eter- nal and the thorns represents the enemies. Christ brings new life when He is admitted through the door.. The topic. Merry Christmas, was given by Mrs, Dawson Craig. Christmas has so many signs - holly, Christmas flowers, singing Of carols, which resurrect our feeling of Christmas. We should take time to take stock of our Christmas signs. Christmas is the festival of the arrival of our Saviour. The hymn Joy to the World is 250 years old and not Modernized. Without' Christ, Christmas is a pagan time. Let's come up with something more than saying Merry •Christ= mas: • • Mrs. Wallace Conn gave a Christmas reading. Mrs. Earl Caslick gave a reading 371-iere is a Man". Mrs. Rintoul gave the closing prayer. The hostess Mrs. Evans served lunch. ERB, DOESDAY, DECEMBER it 1973 THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO NOWA rHE 30 of WE HAVE A COMPLETE LINE OF USED AND RECONDITIONED VCAKSWAGON ENGINES • PRICES ON 'ENQUIRY Idies tett 'a spe the Lue basement Oh at 4. was forth ea. Me ;ought the program 11' sing , Away light, no resting Sto ma and his version of children w jag Away s was 'done ed racing ter to, .my tnd Statues .a hot th e the Chit :andy Were Betty Mc the next. e Meeting , 'Iantary -.tope to.se New Year grQuPs new Pro Lucknow Unit 2 Unit 2 of Luclmow United eh Women met at the church a pot luck dinner at noon On ember 11th. . After the dinner the meeting aed with a reading "A Little of Christmas" by Mrs. Eldon derson. The hymn "Joy to 'World" was sung. Twenty, 'es answered the roll call with Christmas verse. The General g will be held at the eh on December 13th inning at 7.30. , is. Alex MacNay gave the unity Friendship report thanked the members for the to shutins during the year. Lome Eadie read a poem on ardship. Xs. Eldon Henderson thanked etyane for their co-operation g the past two years. Mrs. ynard Ackert and Mrs. Harvey n expressed thanks to Mrs. erson and the executive of lb. Eldon Ritchie presided for program beginning with a re g "My Christmas-Wish" . t Night was sung. .Mrs. -e MacDonald read the strip- from Luke 2: 1-20 and the eof her meditation was hope lharaorous skit "Gifts That y Can't Buy" was presented teven ladies, Mrs. Clarence . Miss Helen Thompson. titagoffin, Mrs. Ben Akon Rm. Eldon Ritchie. A read - "Keeping Christmas" was read Its. W. R. Hunter and a poem Claistinas Wish" by , Mrs. Dex- SCHNIID JEWELLERY AND CHINA Owners -W. Jos. and Dean E. Agnew PHONE 528-3532 LUCKNOW, ONTARIO ?As. Harvey Houston and Mrs. Ackert sang-a lovely' duet on Over the Hilltop% ininen in singing , "0 Come Ye Faithful" and has. Ritchie the meeting with prayer. 116 YOU DECIDE ON YOUR MEMORIAL REQUIREPwrE "DaitC• D" DEREMMO • 5244761 WE SERVICE. WILL BE MADE DECEMBER 24 • FOR SANTA'S 'REINDEER DISPLAYED IN OUR WINDOW A ticket will be given with all purchases Taylor's Garage and Used Cars BERVIE PHONE 395-2634 LOVE'S LAST GIFT REMEMBRANCE Whether It's it , ----WENT • MARKEN • INSCRIPTION • mniu You ate remonborIng, a Wild on. T• PRYDE . & SON • LTD. Showed Slides On Russian Trip Unit 3 of St. AndreW's United Church, Ripley held their Decem- ber meeting in the Church Hall with a good attendance. Pail MacDonald acted as chairman for the worship service presented by the C. G.I.T. girls. It was . most timely and well presented. Mrs. Wm. Arnold' and Mrs. Rod MacDonald were in charge of the business. Members were asked to write to their M.P.P.'s regard- ing the half-truths as presented on TV advertising on alcohol, The C.G.I.T. girls agreed to do some decorating in the church for Christ- mas. Mrs. Doug MacDonald, conven- er of program, then introduced Mr. Floyd Stanley who showed slides of his 10 days, in Russia this summer.' Folks were Impressed by the many lovely buildings. Conditions are not comparable to Canadi but much better than years ago. Mrs. Morris Reid thanked the C.G.1.T. girls for their prograrn and lunch, and Mrs: MacDonald ,thanked Mr. Stanley for the slide presentation and being so willing to answer ques t-' tions. Several mothers of the girls and visitors also were wekom- ed. Ulrich was served by Mrs,. - El- lion Carruthers and Mrs. Walter Forster, along with the girls.