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United Church WMS
Holds Christmas Meet
The W.M.S, of the United Church,
held its December meeting amid the
glow of Christmas candles in the
Sunday School, room on Tuesday af
ternoon. Mrs. Fingland very gracious
ly welcomed the members and visit
ors to the programme prepared for
the day. The Christmas message in
Scripture was read by Mrs. VanWyck
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Representing:
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Listowel
knd prayers offered by Mrs, Field. .It
was a1, pleasure to- listen to the very
well* rendered vocal selections of Mrs.
McCool and Mrs. Guest with Mrs.
Currie at the piano. Little Beverley
Anne Cunningham, robed in white
and with sparkling crown and star,
came on the platform carrying a
lighted taper and recited a poem en
titled "The Star’’.
Mrs, Fingland introduced the guest
speaker, Mrs. D. S, MacNaughton, of
Wroxeter, who is a very charming
speaker an'd is a very active worker
in the W.M.S. organization. Her ad
dress was on "Symbols of Christmas’’,
the star, music, carols and she
brought forth the idea that these held
good in any language, in any country
throughout the w.orld. She spoke of
the troubled times in the world at that
time even as they are today, and ad
monished all to join the Wise Men
and seek the Star of Hope,—the
Heaven sent Deliverer, She told how
the W.M.S. and. other missionaries
strive to follow The Star in their work
of love and faith and in willingness
to> be' ambassadors for Christ in all
Business
Hours
During the. month of December the Wingham
Business Association has, adopted the following
schedule.
OPEN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS
INCLUDING DEC. 29th
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foreign countries and in the frontiers | ing and Mrs. Lloyd Smith,
at home. All through her address,
Mrs. MacNaughton told of incidents
where following the Light had brought
comfort and relief, and she urged
that now was a good time to resolve
to join with others and follow the
star and worship the Christ child.
Following Mrs. MacNaughton’s ad
dress, Christmas hymns were sung.
Mrs. Roulston took charge of the
business part of the meeting. It was
announced that a bequest of ?200 had
been left, to the Society,
Mrs. Hingston brought forward the
slate of. officers for 1955 and it was
accepted.
An. enjoyable social hour brought a
pleasant meeting to a close. ■
The meeting closed with the- bene
diction. The hostesses this month were
Mrs. H. L. Parker and Mrs, Allan
McKay.
Before and after the exceptionally
delicious lunch some members dem
onstrated handicraft hobbies.
Mrs, Laurie Slade showed and told
how to make an immense white
candle with parawax and glitter, Mrs.
Joseph Kerr demonstrated the mak
ing of a winter bouquet from dyed
weeds. Her demonstration was auct
ioned for the Society’s funds, Miss
Lillian Ellacott demonstrated fancy
bows for Christmas packages, mat
erial by courtesy of The Wallpaper
Shop. Mrs. Shirley Boucher brought
carol sheets for a> sing-song.
DISTRICT KINSMEN
RALLY AT DURHAM
More than 200 Kinsmen represent
ing most of the 42 clubs in District
No, 1 attended an inter-club meeting
at Durham in the Community Centre;
sponsored by the Durham Kinsmen
Club,
President Tom Watson, of the Dur
ham club, and Charter President, Ted
McTavish, of the Flesherton club,
were joint chairmen.
Governor John Brooke, of Fort Erie,
delivered an address. Albert Irwin, of
Blenheim, made presentations on be
half of various clubs.
W. M. S. Auxiliary
December meeting of the
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| CLOSED MONDAY 27th, BOXING DAY |
■ OPEN DEC. 31st UNTIL 6 p.m. |
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Play Pens..................$9.95 - $13.50
Ironing Boards .....................$10.95
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Walker Home Furnishings
The
Evening. Auxiliary of the Women’s
Missionary Society of Knox United
Church, met at the home of Mrs.
Charles. D. Cox, on Thursday even
ing, December 7th.
members present at- this, the annual
meeting.
The meeting opened with a candle
ceremonial, with Mrs. Clifford Logan,
as leader, and Mrs. J. R. Coultes as
Canada and Mrs. Ted Fear as India,
each reading poems about the country
they represented. This was followed
by hymns.
Mrs.. Rosa. Robinson led in prayer.
The offering was then taken and a
hymn was sung, followed with prayer
by Mrs. L. Bolt.
The topic for the evening was tak
en from the book "Missionaries Re
porting", with Mrs, C. Hanna, Mrs.
L. Bolt, Mrs. Ted Fear, Mrs. J. R.
• Coultes and Mrs. Ross Robinson tak
ing part.
Mrs. Cox then led in prayer and
the singing of a hymn closed the wor
ship, period.
Mrs. Ross Anderson was in charge
of the business period and opened it
with prayer.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read by the secretary, Mrs.
Ross Robinson. Treasurer’s report
was given by Mrs. Ross Anderson.
There were 29 hospital and 2 home
visits to the sick and sliut-ins report
ed.
Rev. C. D. Cox accepted the report
of the nominating committee and the
■ new officers for 1955 are as follows:
advisory president, Mrs. E. Wight-
! man; president, Mrs. H. Vincent;
1 1st. vice pres., Mrs. Ross Anderson;
I 2nd. vice-pres., Mrs. Gordon Bosman;
1 treasurer, Mrs. Cameron Walsh; sec.,
! Mrs. Ross Robinson; assistant sec.,
1 Mrs. James R. Coultes; Christian
I stewardship sec., Mrs. George Michie;
1 supply sec., Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse;
! associate members sec., Mrs. C. Han
na; community friendship sec., Mrs.
[ Robert Grasby; Literature and mis
sionary monthly sec., Mrs. Gordon
[ Bosman; Christian citizenship sec.,
■ Mrs. Mel Mathers; pianist, Mrs. Geo.
‘ Johnston; press reporter, 'Mrs. Ralph
McCrea; group leaders, group one,
‘ Mrs. Ross Anderson; group 2, Mrs.
Ted Fear; group 3, Mrs. Clifford Log- [ an; group 4, Marjorie Coultes.
The meeting closed with a hymn fol-
; lowed by recreation and lunch.
9th Line Euchre
9th line euchre club met at the
of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Me-
The
home
Dowell on Monday evening, Decem
ber 6th There were 6 tables in play.
High prizes were won by Mrs. Mason
Robinson and Clarence Hanna. Con
solation prizes went to Mrs. J. Mason
and Harold Woods. A lunch was ser
ved.
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Progressive Euchre
regular weekly progressive
party was held in the Com-
Centre, Wednesday evening,
The
euchre
munity
December 8th. There were 6 tables in
play. High prizes were won by Larry
Cook and Charles R. Coultes (play
ing a lady’s card.) Consolation prizes
went to Lewis Stonehouse and Dave
Armstrong (playing a lady’s card.)
Display Crafts at
Evening Guild
The Evening Guild of St. Paul's
Church met at the home of Miss Mary
Johnston, Victoria Street, on Tues
day evening, December 7th,
The meeting opened with prayer
and roll call. A report was received
on the sale of Christmas cards, which
is progressing well. So also is the
sale of the beautifully printed Tower
Cook Book. It Was moved and passed
that a letter and token of apprecia
tion be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Wenger,
It was decided to buy new drapes
for th,c Sunday school room, A com
mittee of three was appointed and
empowered to buy the fabric: Miss
Mary Johnston, Mrs. John King and
Mrs, William Harris. They are to call
on the general membership for a bee
to make the drapes.
The matter of making a donation
towad the parish’s share of the
building debt of Huron College was
discussed. It Was decided to wait and
discuss it further at the January
meeting.
The January meeting Will be held
on January 18th in the Church halt
The hostesses Will bo Miss Alice Read-
whose superb Tonal Qualities
are unimpaired by
Climatic Conditions
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