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Times-Advocate, 1978-07-20, Page 7Home and County editor speaks Times-Advocate, Jyly 20, 1978 Pagt 7 Staff a Wl observe 75th year I TCHmeu.ki ... »By MRS. J. TEMPLEMAN STAFFA The Staffa Women's Institute celebrated its 75th Anniversary 75 years to the day from when it was form­ ed. Guests to the celebration on Thursday afternoon were greeted at the door by the president Mrs. Charles Douglas. Dignitaries and present members were each presented with a corsage in the institute colors by Mrs. Russell Worden. Guests were seated at tables, centred with dainty flower arrangements. Two lovely baskets flowers form. Prior guests with piano selections played by Mrs. Robert McCaughey. In her opening address the president, Mrs, Charles Douglas welcomed everyone and stressed the importance of the W.I. in the communi­ ty. “We need members to carry on our organization. It would be nice to feel that with the support of the com­ munity the Staffa Women’s Institute could have a hun­ dred members,” she said. The secretary/treasurer Mrs. Bert Daynard read ■ some regrets from former members unable to attend. Mrs. Russell Worden gave the highlights of the branch down through the years. To commemorate the an­ niversary a memory book adorned of mixed the plat-. opening,to the were entertained had been compiled with all former deceased members names listed. Mrs. Carter Kerslake read a poem in memory of those former members. Mrs. Jean Carey a former 4-H leader read a humorous reading and Mrs. Ernest Allen, a former member, delighted all with a piano instrumen­ tal. Guest speaker, Mrs. Austin Zoeller New Ham­ burg was introduced by Mrs. John Templeman. The editor of Home and Country, Mrs. Zoeller is a former president of the F.W.1.0. In her speech, Mrs. Zoeller emphasized the need for the Women’s Institute to study issues of concern to the family such as the rights of the child born outside marriage, and family law reform. She also said local chapters shouldn’t be afraid to take a stand on such issues as national unity. “Don’t take the middle of the road. If you do you will be run over by both lanes of traffic,” she said. During the afternoon Mrs. Lloyd Miller and Mrs. John Templeman were each presented with a life membership by the Staffa Branch. The presentation was made by Mrs. Charles Douglas and Mrs. Harold Thiel. The curator Mrs. McPhail had Tweedsmuir books scrapbooks on display. Afternoon tea was poured by two life members, Mrs. Carter Kerslake and Mrs. Ruby Reed. Miss Vera Hambley, a life member, helped cut the anniversary cake. Lunch was served by a committee headed by Mrs. Bill Mahon and Mrs/Frank Hamilton. Ross the and Gordon Lambert Grand Bend artist has work featured Oil painting has always been a hobby for Gordon Lambert, but only since he moved to Grand Bend has he found time for the art. The native of Montreal, who retired with his wife to Grand Cove Estates two years ago, opened his first art exhibition at the Huron Country Playhouse this week. The collection of 27 paintings show Lambert s deep appreciation for natural settings. “What I love about it is getting out into nature itself and painting,” he says. Before starting a career in commercial art, Lambert studied for a year in England. The war disrupted his commercial art business and when he returned to Montreal after the war he found little market for com­ mercial art. As a result he went into sales manage­ ment, and retired in 1975 as director of marketing for Arborite Company, His retirement provided the opportunity to return to oil painting, and his move to Grand Bend gave him many natural scenes to work with. "I just love the Pinery. The sand dunes in the Pinery are really fascinating to me,” he said. Lambert does most of his painting in the outdoors. The main exception are winter scenes which are usually too cold for working outside. Lambert says he is taking it easy at painting, but he still paints about one picture a week. “In painting I find a lot of my time is spent finding the subject. Once I’ve found what I want it may not take me that long to complete the painting. It all depends if the inspiration is there.” But Lambert is quick to say not all his paintings are successes. “Like all good artists, when there are 27 on the wall, there is 27 in the gar­ bage can.” His customers are “all types” of people. He has sold a few of his paintings locally, but the opening of the exhibition at the Play­ house really marks the start of his exposure in this area. “I hate to say it, but one of my biggest customers has been a funeral home which bought seven of my pain­ tings,” he said. 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Mr. & Mrs. Grant Watson and son, Ottawa, visited Wednesday with Mr. & Mrs. Rob Templeman and Car rah. Mary Jane Templeman is holidaying in Edmonton. Mr. & Mrs. Eric Norris, Sean, Michael and Erin, Baie’d’Urfe, Quebec visited this past week with Mrs. Sam Norris and Mr. & Mrs. Bob Norris and family. Mr. & Mrs. John pieman visited on weekend with Mr. & Dave Capling, Mississauga. Mr. & Mrs. Bob Norris, Jill and Robert visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Burleigh Goderich. Around 70 former mem­ bers and friends attended the 75th anniversary of the Staffa Women’s Institute on Thursday July 13, when Mrs. Austin Zoeller, editor of The Home and Country was guest speaker. Tern- the Mrs. THROUGHOUT per Best Interesti 3A% be as CELEBRATE 75TH ANNIVERSARY — Mrs. Lillian Douglas, president, and life members Mrs. Ruby Reed, Miss Vera Hambley and Mrs. Grace Kerslake admire the 75th anniversary cake made for the Staffa Women's Institute. - T-A photo Personals Mr. & Mrs. Russell. 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