HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-10-13, Page 2ff’age Two The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, October 13, 1954
• NEWS OF GORRIE
Women’s Institute Sponsors
Hot Supper, Variety Program
On Friday evening the Gorrie Wo,
men’s Institute served a hot supper
and later a variety program was pre
sented in the Community Hall, Mr.
E. H. Strong was chairman.
Those taking part were Ella Lamb
kin, Fern Bast, Marguerite Byers,
Irma Klink and Yvonne Sparling in
a Bubble song; Corrinne Rhame,
violin selections accompanied by Mrs.
Harry Rhame; Evelyn Simmons and
Horne Seifert, duet, accompanied by
Mrs. L. Seifert; Mrs. John Baylor,
readings; instrumental music, Mr.
August
Timm,
Sandra
Yvonne
duet, accompanied by Mrs. Clarence
Sparlig; Marlene Feigel, solo; Mrs.
JEIarold Pollock and Mrs. Anson
Eemerling, members of the Fordwich
W. I. a skit^
A feature’* of the program was a
style show with costumes dating
; instrumental
Keil, Mr. and Mrs.
Michael McLennan,
and Faye Edgar,
Sparling and Irma
Sam
solos;
duet;
Klink,
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More than 650 Branches across Canada
from 1880 to a wedding gown of 1954,
modelled by members of the Gorrie
W. I. Mrs. Pearl Kaine was commen
tator.
Women’s Auxiliary
St. Stephen’s W. A. ipet at the
home of Mrs. Ernest King, for their
October meeting Thursday afternoon.
The work of the afternoon was quilt
ing,
Mrs. Harry King, vice-president,
presided for a short business and de
votional service, leading in a prayer
of Thanksgiving. All joined in the
Lord’s prayer and the member’s
prayer.
Mrs. Geo. King presented minutes
of the last meeting. Every member
responded to the roll call “Whfc,t the
W. A. means to Me,” and many in
teresting and inspiring thoughts
were brought out. Mrs. T. R. Bennett
read a Psalm of Thanksgiving. Mrs.
Norman Wade read some Thanksgiv
ing poems by Grace Noel Crowell.
Mrs. Harry King read a poem and
closed the meeting with the benedic
tion.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess with Mrs. Ernest Harris as
sisting.
Gorrie Girl Honored in Toronto
Misses Betty Wylie and Joan Chap
lin, of * Toronto,
shower
pesday,
Carson,
of the
School
On Thursday evening, Mrs. Ern
Robbins, Toronto, entertained at her
home. Miss Romelda Taylor, Wing
ham, Mrs. Reta Carson, Mrs. Irving
entertained at a
at the latter’s home on Wed-
October 6th, for Eleanore
Those present were members
staff of Williamson Road
where Eleanore taught.
Mrs.
Toner, Mr, and Mrs. R. A. Carson and
Mr. Arthur Gibson attended.
Mrs. Reginald Hobbs
Pearl Sadie Harrison, wife of Regi
nald Hobbs, pf Preston, died at St,
Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener, on Wed
nesday night in her 50th year.
She was born in Gorrie, a daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Har
rison, and resided here until moving
to Preston 12 years ago.
Her husband survives, also a dau
ghter, Mrs. Samuel (Jean) Pinkerton,
Preston; a son, Stanley, at home;
two sisters, Mrs. Robt. Fleming, Galt
ancTMrs. Matilda Hall, of Saskatoon;
five brothers, Herman, Breslau; Rob
ert, Wm. and Lloyd, Gorrie, and Mel
vin of Peston. A son Elmer, died in
1932.
Funeral service was at the Galt
Tabernacle on Saturday and inter
ment was in the Gorrie cemetery.
Presbyterian Anniversary
The 73rd. anniversary of the pre
sent Presbyterian Church in Gorrie,
was observed on Sunday when large
congregations were present for morn
ing and evening services. The special
speaker for the day was the Rev.
C. A. McQarrol, of Knollwood Park
Presbyterian Church, London, a for
mer minister.
There was special music by the
choir of the church with Miss Mar
garet Heibein, ‘organist. Selections , by
the male quartette, “No One Cares
Like Jesus” and “There is a Beauti
ful Land’’ were enjoyed.
United Church Anniversary
On Sunday, October 17th, the Gor
rie United Church will hold their
anniversary services at-. 11 a.m. and
8 p.m. The Rev. D. J. MacRae, of
Wingham, will be the guest speaker.
Baptisms
On Sunday morning last the Rev.
W. J. V. Buchanan received the fol-
lowing infants
baptism: Barry
and Mrs. Tom
Robert, son of
Grainger; Gary
and Mrs. Wm, Thornton.
Wedding Anniversary
We extend best wishes to Mr. and
Mrs. Ken Hastie on the occasion of
their silver wedding anniversary
which they celebrated on Saturday
evening, when over 30 relatives gath
ered at their home. The couple were
recipients of various lovely gifts.
Friends Fete Bri(le-to-Be
Mrs. Wm. Smith entertained in
honour of Miss Eleanor Edgar, bride-
to-be at a pantry shower on Thurs
day evening, when over thirty ladies
attended.
A social evening was enjoyed with
readings
Lunch
evening.
into the church by
Thomas, son of Mr.
O’Krafka; Murray
Mr. and Ms. Alvin
William, son of Mr.
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United Church W. A.
The Women’s Association met in
the IJnited Church on October 7th,
the president, Mrs. Stanley Darling,
presiding,
A vote of thanks was tendered the
committee, Mrs. Darling, Mrs. J.
Wickstead and' Mrs. Chas. Bosman,
for their efforts tyi securing suitable
carpet for the rostrum of the church.
After routine business was disposed
of, arrangements were made for hold
ing a bazaar in October and commit
tees were appointed,
'W. M. S. Meets
The W.M.S, met in the United
Church on October 7th, in charge of
the president, Mrs. Milton Fraser.
Mrs. S. Darling and Mrs. Alex Mc-
Crackin were appointed delegates to
the W.M.S. convention to be
Ethel on October 14th.
It was decided to hold the
thank-offering meeting early
ember.
The W.M.S. will entertain the Baby
Band and Mission Band in late
ber.
Mrs. Wickstead introduced
study program on India, Mrs.
Bosman, Mrs. B. Garniss and
M. Fraser also' taking part,
told how missionary enterprise is
changing social customs, providing
education, medical treatment
hospitalization, also training in
cultural methods.
There is a crying need for.
doctors, and nurses in a country
where only one trained nurse is avail
able for 43,000 people.
W. I. October Meetig
The Women’s Institute will meet at
the home of. Mrs. Gordon Mundell on
Thursday, October 14th, when Mrs.
J. Wickstead will speak on “Flowers.”
Presbyterian Mission Band
The October meeting of the Pres-,
byterian Mission Band was held in
the Sunday School room with the
president, Elaine Burton, in charge.
The singing of the hymn, “When
He Cometh” was followed by prayer
by Gail Kirton. Phyllis Grant read
the Scripture from Psalm 123. Fol
lowing the reading of the minutes
and treasurer’s report, the offering
was taken by Francis Paulin, ’with
Doris Paulin giving the offertory
prayer.
Mrs. Gordon Mundell presided for
the study program. All repeated the
Mission Band motto, "The World for.
Christ’’. Mrs. Mundell told1 further
stories of Joseph with the aid of
flannelgraphs. This was followed by
and
agri-
more
CWL Presents Medal
To Member Leaving
The C,WfU held its meeting in the
parish hall on Tuesday evening,
Mrs, C. Borhp, president, opened the
meeting with prayer. Mrs. Pete Mc
Donald gave the secretary's report and
Mrs. Frank Caskanette read the re
port of the treasurer.
It was decided to send a bale, of
clothing in the neai" future.
A letter was read by the president
from C.N.I.B., and the meeting de
cided to donate $5.0Q. After discus
sion it was decided that more of the
members should attend the sewing at
the hospital.
Prior to Mrs.. T, Rafferty’s removal
to Kitchener she was presented with
a miraculous medal and sterling sil
ver chain. Mrs. Chris Newman read
the address and Mrs. Joseph Brophy
made the presentation,. Mrs. Rafferty
graciously thanked the League mem
bers and, wished them continued suc
cess in all their future projects.
The meeting closed with prayer by
the president and a dainty lunch was
served, by the executive.
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a contest and. a piano solo by Hugh.
Mundell..
The meeting closed with the hymn
“Blest be the Tie that Binds’* and
the repeating of the Mizpah benedic.-
tion.
Presbyterian W. M. S.
The first autumn meeting of the
Presbyterian W. M. S. was held in the
school room of the church on Thurs
day afternoon, with Mrs. Roy Turvey
presiding.
Mrs. Bernard Thomas read the
23rd. psalm and gave the comments.
Others taking part were Mrs. Walter
Smillie, Mrs. Andrew Lamont, Mrs.
Cloyne Higgins and Mrs. Burns Mof
fatt.
Two; bales were sent this month,
one to Korea, and one for an Indian
student.
" Appropriate hymns were sung with
Mi’s. Higgins at the piano.
Gave Thanksgiving'Message
Rev. R. A. Brook gave a message
for Thanksgiving in his sermon on
Sunday morning urging a thankful
spirit for the benefits we enjoy. The
choir sang a Thanksgiving anthem.
Mr. Edward' McKinley; Knox Coir
lege student, preached in the Presby
terian Churchj on Sunday.
| mg a good type o f bird and using good man-
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Miss Anna Stuart, of Toronto, is a
holiday visitor with Mr. and Mrs.
George Stuart.
Mr. and Mrs. Neely Todd, Andrew
and Janet and Mary, of Stratford,
spent the holiday week-end with Mrs.
D. Todd.
Mr. and Mrs. Mel Brown and Bob
Murdie, of Kitchener, were visitors
for the holiday with Mr. and Mrs.
R. Woods and Mrs. Murdie.
Mr. Ralph Howlett, of Elora, will be
the guest speaker at the anniversary
services to be held in the United
Church on Sunday, October 24. Mrs.
Howlett will be the guest soloist.
Mrs. Irvin McCabe, Marion and
Bryan, of Windsor, were visitors with
relatives here. They were accompan
ied home by Mr. McCabe, who had
spent the week with Mi;. and Mrs.
Frank McQuillin. /
Miss Mary C. Rutherford, who suf
fered a severe stroke on Wednes
day, was removed to the Wingham
General Hospital on Sunday. Her.
many friends hope for a speedy re
covery.
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Head, Wendy
and Paul of St. Catharines, Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Elliott and Mr. El
wood Elliott, of Hoyrood, were recent
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Miller.
Mrs. W. I, Miller and Mr. and Mrs.
Gordon Miller visited on Sunday with
Mrs. Gordon McIntyre, who is mak
ing favorable recovery from a spinal
operation in the St. John’s Convales
cent Home, Toronto. Mrs. T. J. Todd
and Miss ISobel Miller visited her on
Thursday.
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