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The Huron Expositor, 1978-06-29, Page 37FAMILY BUSINESS—In 195(1. Mt:, and Mrs. Joseph Dill ‘‘ere photographed in their store which had been 'in business in 'the N.illage for over 50 ye;Irs. Besides groceries. the store sold hoots. shoe`. d;'% goods and variet or other _ merchandise. Congratulations to the. Village of -DUBLIN on their Centennial Celebration of 100 years MKS PICKLES OF DUBLIN Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kramers & Family ,Best Wishes on your to the-Citizens of-- BLIN ,100th Birthday ASSOCIATE STORE T. W. Tilley Ltd. Seaforth curium TIRE Trade Mark Reg Congratulations Dublin on your 100th Birthday compliments of Erie & Huron Beverages Stratford Serving the Dublin area for 75 years with quality products of .ftrar 0(4 t1kotli ritrs-rolirwiryw!li 00eArittf.1 THE HURON EXPOSITOR ., JUNE 29, 1978 13 TAI contributes or 22 years The Dublin Women's Institute was formed on April. 11th. 1956. through the interest of a group of local women who felt the need of an educational and ,home improvement organization in the Community. On the advice of the Staffa Women's institute they contacted the South Perth District W.I. President Mrs. C. Switzer. and with her leadership, and the assistance of Mrs. George Wilson. then •Provincial Vice President of the Federated Womens' Institute of Ontario. the Dublin Branch came into being, • The organisational meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Harold Pethick. Dublin. with 21 attending. The-first slate of officers was: dent. 'Mrs. John Nagle: • 1st-Vice .President:Mfr.-Hugh . Bentrin-ger:- Seer et ar y -Trea s rer . Mrs. Joe Looby. •-District—Director:—Mrs-*And-y Wherham. This slate of officers was --returned; the following year. with thirty-three members enrolled. In the following years, these were the officers: 1958/59 • Mrs:R.Aikens.Pres.. MrS. J. Looby,See.-Trcas., 28 Members: 1960/61 - Mrs. H. Pethick. President; Mrs. 'Ed. Dean, Sec...Treas., 26 members: 1962/63 - Mrs.- A. Wheilum President: Mrs. H. Britton. Sec.-Treas., 32 members: 1964/65 - Mrs. J. Burchill,President: Lyrics: P. Hinz, L. MacKa," D. Leah, A. Marrietti Mimic: D. Lea', A. Marietli, W. Morning Dublin, Ontario Chorus: The mothers and the fathers And the. sons and the -datighters Of' a hundred years Ago All raise a cheer • With the people here Dublin, Ontario All raise a 'cheer With the people here Dublin,, Ontario. Mrs .R. Emby & Mrs. H. Pethick. Sec.-Treas., 27 membersf' 1966 _67-Mrs. T. Butters, President: Mri L. Humphries. Sec— Mrs' R. Burchill. Tress., 17 members: 1968 69 Mrs. H. Britton, President: Mrs. .1. Statton. See., Mrs. R. Burchill. Treas.. 19 members: 1970,71.- Mrs...C.,Friend. President: Mrs. J.Statt on. Sec.. Mrs. R. Burchill, Treas.. 18 members: 1972 73,- Mrs. .1, Burchill. Pres.. Mrs. H. Fethick. Sc.. Mrs. Roy Burchill. Treas.. 21.members; 1974 - Mrs. 1. Statton — Mrs. W. Annis. Presidents: Mrs. J. Limbs. Sec.. Mrs. R. Treas.. 19 .members: 1975 - Mrs. Norm McKay; Mrs. C. Friend. Sec.. Mrs. R. Burchill.Treas.. 19 members; 1976 77 Mrs:.' 'H. • Pethick, President: Mrs. -C. ---Friend: Sec— -Mrs. R. Biirchill Tres 19 members: 1977 -78 - Mrs. H. Pethick, Pie'sident Friet-fif, Roy -Treas.: 13 members. At the present time the W.I. has five charter members. Mrs. R. Aikins. Mrs. H. Pethick, Mrs..I. Burchill. Mrs. W: Smith. Mrs. C. Friend. 19 members have died in the 22 years of th'e Institute's existence. The inotto'Of the W.I. (-For Home and Country) and the Branch has strived to live up to this ideal by sponsoring 4H Home Making clubs, and Senior Courses each v I-all'. These courses leave been open to the %Millen of the community. Sonic of these When fireF brought her, clown. Chorus: 3. The spirit of the people, Strengthened by the: blow Rebuilt the town front ashes Along the Liffey flow, 4. They looked toward the future Hard work was all they knew They -made the best of what they And sloWly had Chorus: 5. Now in nineteen seventy-eight Along the .Liffey flow • • . We welcome all 'of those Who feel A - tie with long ago. courses have been Finishes in Swing, Aluminum Tray Etching, Millinery, Glove Making. Catering to.' Crowds. How to conduct meetings. The Third Meal, Bread Making. Deserts, Crewel Embroidery and needlepoint. At each meeting an effort is made to have`an interesting informative talk usually by a Rues speaker. Craft demonstrations arc ,popular.The Tweedsmitir History is kept up to date. The Dublin Woolens' Institute has in the past supported the- Retarded Childrens School until it was subject to grants. It does support the Mitchell Music Festival, the Local athletic Associations, The Cancer Society. and, provides help in local disasters. It participates actively in any local celebration. The tenth anniversary was celebrated by entertaining other Womens' Institute Branches to an afternoon's entertainment and supper in the St. Patrick's Parish Hall. The Twentieth Anniversary took the form of a picnic at the home of Mrs. H. Pethick, with many former members attending. Three members are on standing Commitees at District level this year. The Dublin W.I. feels that the Dublin, branch of the Womens' Institute has made a good contribution to the community of the village of Dublin. 1978 The .Dublin Song. 1. Back in.eighteen'seventy-eight Along the Liffey Flow . 6.• It doesn't matter Where We've been What once hadbeen'youngCarronbroolt Or what tomorrow •brings Became Dublip, Ontario: As long as we're together now 4 And everybody sings ... 2. B.,.,--the•••-hand-of—Sosephr Salt and timber built .the town. But soon his dream ,came to an end Clip it and save! HUGH EDIGHOFFER, M.P.P. 'PERTH) st The Village of Dublin has reached the age of 100 years and ,this is en important stage or point in its history. For.the past century Dublin and its residents have enjoyed a Productive existence and it is an appropriate time to pay tribute to those citizens who have served the community so well in the past. Now at this point in your history it is exciting to pause and celebrate your centennial. I hope that throug h your celebrations many former acquaintances and friendships will be renewed and enjoyed. As you look toward your second century with sincerity and conviction I hope that your present and future citizens will cohtinve to serve the community so that future generations will also be proud Of. Your history. May I extend to all, my best wishes for a happy time of celebration. Yours since , M.P.P, Chorus: I.