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omen's Institute
ure on weight c
bouquet of red roses, red to the officers' Conference hi
and cupids decorated the Guelph and Mrs, Andrew
rn Community Memorial Kirkconnell reported for the
when the members, of the card committee and read ,the
n's. Institute held their thank -you ;notes, Mrs. Bradnock
uary meeting,. The reported that 1$ girls are in the
gent, Mrs. Frank Raithby, spring 4-H project, Meat in the
n charge and welcomed all, Menu..
George Millian was the A piano solo of .old favourite
t, The minutes were songs was played by Mrs. James
Md as read by the Jackson.
tart', ,Mrs, Bert Craig. She The convernsr of historical
ave the financial statement. research and current events, Mrs.
Donald Haines reported on Fordyce Clark, introduced her
t
• e of the cook books. The guests of he afternoon. ernoon, She had
hers voted to have the short traced back to her ancestors and
on weight control, with found they had come from
cond choice being window Scotland, Germany, Wales and
ment. Switzerland. Mrs. William J.
was announced that the Craig read an interesting account
dishes for the hail arrived of Scotland prepared by Miss
the members voted to cater Frances Houston. She described
wedding in the spring. Mrs. the day and evening dress and
Craig was named delegate also explained the tartans and
s of Middleton
orcupines caught
Goderich Twp.
planning
on trol
can Aldwinckle, well-known
a area farmer and hunter
excellence, bagged two
upines last weekend in
rested pine woods owned by
art Middleton.
ne of the two quilled beasts
ghed in at 17 pounds, the
er at 13. Both were brownish
colour with white spines.
ording to Hammond's
ure Atlas of North America,
cupines need only a tree
'nk for shelter and feed on
ves, twigs and berries in
nmer and in winter feast on
under -bark of hemlock, pine
I spruce.
The Canadian procupine is
ind from Nova Scotia to the
eat Lakes region to
insylvania. It reaches a length
three feet and attains a weight
35 pounds.
It is labelled unhurried and
afraid, being literally armed to
t teeth with spines or quills
ich areloosely attached to its
ck spin and 'are quickly
cted for defence.
Shakespeare has the ghost of
let's father refer to this
st, "I could a tale unfold ---
se hair to stand on end, like
lls upon the fretful
cupine."
t is interesting to note the
easing prevalence of wild
als in Goderich Township.
sh wolves, deer, foxes, .,
oon, beaver and now
cupines in the area.
• n a recent snowmobile
ews of
rter's Hill
By MRS. DON HARRIS
ervice at Grace Church was
hdrawn on Sunday, February
in order that the
gregation might attend
ice in Holmesvllle United
rrch, conducted by the Hi C.
up of that area.
he United Church Women
Grace Church met on
dnesday, Feb. 19, at the
e of Mrs. Argyle Lockhart.
s, William Townshend
ducted the devdtional
'od. Mrs. Bruce McClinchey
d the Study Book Chapter on
izabeth." Roll call was
•wered with a Bible verse
taining the word Faith by 11
ies.
The business meeting was
ducted by the president, Mrs,
n Harris. Secretary and
asurer's reports were given
correspondence read. The
k and visiting committee
,orted several visits made since
last meeting. The "Surprise
rties" committee reported on
eir work.
The roll call for the March
seting, which Will be held at
e home of Mrs. Bruce
3Clinchey, will require each
ly to wear something green for
• Patrick's and also to bring a
end to the meeting.
The meeting closed with the
izpah Benediction and lunch
is served by the hostess,
Hensall
personals
Mrs. Ross McNichoI is a
tient in South Huron Hospital,
meter.
Bryan Bonthron left
.1bruary 19 by plane for
assail, where he has accepted a
isition with the Trust
srperation of the Bahamas
lands: Mrs. Bonthron,
iristopher and Kathryn will
ill hint there in the near future.
The girls of the bowling teeth
easantly surprised Mrs. Mary
vier at her Home on her 81st
rthday and Mts. C1arent'e Reid
resented her With a potted
ant of mums. Lunch was
rued. Convenor was MBs. Grant
eClnchey.
cruise, Jack Mayhew and
Stewart Middleton startled eight
deer on a snow-covered wheat
field near the same area on the
latter's farm.
Mr. Aldwinckle says the flesh
of the porcupine is a delicacy, a
gourmet's delight, Anyone for
Erithizon dorsatum? (porcupine
to you!)
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heart attack, stroke, high blood
pressure, rheumatic fever and
rheumatic heart disease,
congenital heart disease and
many other heart and blood
vessel diseases.
the country and its customs,
Mrs, Gordon Charriney sang a
Scottish solo.
Mrs. M. R. Roberts was the
next speaker and told about her
native land, Wales. She told
about the country which is 136
miles by 86 miles and has two
and a quarter million people.
She spoke of the minerals and
the industry found there as well
as the historical background.
The next speaker was Mrs.
WalteSchlichting and h r she
described her native country of
north Germany, She told about
the country and hardships she
endured before coming to
Canada. She showed pictures of
the old and new Germany.
Switzerland was the next
country and . Mrs, Clark
described the beauty and colour
of the mountains, rivers, flowers,
trees, along with the old
buildings. She told about the.
crafts and arts which the Swim
people are noted. She had a
hand -carved music box which
she played as a fitting conclusion
to her interesting programme.
The collection was taken by
Mrs. Thomas Haggitt and Mrs.
Gordon Chamney. The roll call
was answered by each member
telling an important event that
happened the year they were
born,
The Tweedsmuir book report
was read by Mrs, Robert J.
Phillips and Mrs, W. Bradnock
as prepared by the curators, Mrs.
Gordon R. Taylor, Mrs. William
Straughan, Mrs. Oliver Anderson
and Mrs. Robert Phillips. A
display of book and historical
data was enjoyed by the
members. After the Queen and
grace, lunch was served by Mrs.
William J. Craig, Mrs. M. R.
Roberts and Mrs. J. Jackson.
Mr, and Mrs, Gormley
Thompson of Brampton spent a
few days last week with her
sister, Mrs. Bert Marsh, and Mr,
Marsh and attended the funeral
of her mother, the late Mrs.
Herbert Mogridge.
Masters Johnny, Paul and
Michael Haggitt of Zurich spent
the weekend with their.
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Haggitt, and Stephen.
Mrs.. Harry Arthur visited last
Friday with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Elmer Keller, at Dublin.
Miss Nancy Anderson is
practise teaehing this week at
the Holmesville school.
Mrs. Ralph Munro returned
Obit
MRS. HERBERT MOGRIDGE
Funeral services were held
`last Thursday at the William
Stiles Funeral Home for Mrs.
Herbert Mogridge who passed
away in Alexandra Marine and
General Hospital, Goderich, on
Feb41$ after a lengthy illness.
She was formerly Martha
Alice Manning, the daughter of
the late John Manning and
Martha Cottle, and was born in
Hullett Township. She was in
her 92nd year. She was married
on December 1, 1897, to the
late Herbert Moeridae and took
up residence on the Base Line in
1900 where they resided until
they retired to live in Auburn.
She was a member of Knox
United Church, a life member of
the United Church Women, a
charter member of the Auburn
P.r sa a
last weekend from Vancouver
and Toronto where she Was
visiting with her sons, Glen,
Youngblut and family at
Vancouver and Robert,
Youngblut and family for the
last three weeks, in Toronto. Mr.
and Allis, Youngblut and
family visited in the village for
the weekend.
Mia. Gordon Miller and her
sister, Miss Carol Beadle, visited
recently in Toronto with the
former's daughter, Miss Gail
Miler, and Mlss Barbara
Sanderson.
Rey. W. J. Craven, rector at
St. Mark's Anglican Church, last
Sunday baptized Kimberley
wiry
Women's Institute, a member of
the Horticultural • Society and
president of the Red Cross
during the last war.
She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Bert (Dora)
Marsh, Auburn, and Mrs.
Gormley (Edith) Thompson of
Brampton; four grandchildren
and five great grandchildren.
Also a brother, Thomas Manning
of London.
The Rev. M. R. Roberts was
in charge of the funeral with
temporary entombment in Blyth
Mausoleum and spring burial in
Ball's Cemetery. Pallbearers were
Mel Bell, Goderich; Joseph
Shaddick, Londesboro; Stanley
Lyon, Blyth; Bruce Toll,
London; John Durnin, RR 3,
Auburn and Charles Scott,
Auburn.
Anne Clark, infant daughter of
Mr, and Mts. George Clark of
Kitchener. The godparents were
Miss Carolyn Clark, Goderich,
Miss Judy McCosh, Toronto and
David Watson of Toronto. Also
present for this service was Miss
C
Martha Nesbit of Ingersoll and
Has Joan Fisher of Stratford.
The flowers in the sanctuary
were placed in memory of the
late Mr. Amos Stoll, great
grandfather of Kimberley Anne,
and also in memory of the late
Mrs. Herbert Mogridge.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Miller
visited last Saturday with Mr.
and Mrs. Lloyd Miller in
London.
4 - H club
The third meeting of the
Auburn Kool Kuts 4-H Club was
held at the horns of Mrs, Donald
Haines. The meeting was led by
the president, Sheron Collins.
The roll call was answered by
the girls telling how they could
improve last week's score for
meals. The leader, Mrs, W.
Bradnock, reviewed dishwashing
procedure.
A discussion took place on
meat cookery and the best way
to cook the various cuts of beef,
pork and mutton or lamb. A
demonstration on how to cook
steak was Jed by Mrs. Haines,
assisted by various members. A
sample of the delicious Swiss
steak was tasted by the
members,
Clintpn Naws-Record, '.Thursday, February 27, 1969 7
OBITUARY
MRS, ROBERT Gi8B
Mrs, Robert Gibbs, the
former Edith McGrath of
Kingston, passed away in
Henderson General Hospital on
February 18 in her 88th. Year, A
resident of Hamilton for many
years, she married the late
Robert Gibbs of Londesboro 28
years ago, He .died six years ago.
Mrs, Gibbs is :sgrvived only by
nieces and nephews.
The ,funeral was held at the
Wentworth Chapel, Hamilton.
under the direction of the
Swackhamer and Hilts Funeral
Home with temporary
entombment in Blyth
Mausoleum and spring burial in
Ball's Cemetery.,
The pallbearers were Wilfred
Plunkett, Gordon Plunkett,
Donald Plunkett and William
Stiles. Mrs. Gibbs was
well-known in this community
as she visited every summer at
the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Wilfred Plunkett.
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