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The Brussels Post, 1974-02-27, Page 6The regular euchre will be held next Friday, March 8th with the committee in charge, Graeme Craig, Mrs. Jim Axtmann, Mrs, Clarence Martin and Mrs, Ken McDonald; Misses Heather McDonald and Mary Van Miltonberg who are. attending Fanshaw College spent the weekend at the home of Mr. - and Mrs. Don. McDonald and family. Brace McDonald of Wilfred Laurier College, Waterloo, spent last week with his parents. Mr. and Mrs., Allan McCall were in Fergus on Sunday where they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Brown,. Mrs. Nelson Reid and Mr s, Jim Axtmann attended the senior school recently held in the project "More of with Knits" sewing wishing to take this in get as soon training Clinton ideas Anyone for course either may one, touch with as possible, Me Instit Cents Cana Mrs. Mrs. and of usual The near tourist ninetee were Mrs the mo from, tomorr( gave a Belgra startin begun She ren 'helped that 7. volunta on Octo St 19 Stand Guides hold annual 'Fly Up' Brussels Girl Guides held, their "Fly Up" on Tuesday Feb. 19th. Twelve new Brownies were enrolled. Their names are: Sandra Huether, Darlene Freeman, Janet Adams, Janice Adams, Gwen Cousins, Marie Ann Scott, Pam Wilson, Kelly Stephenson, Kim Stephenson, Kim Exel, Colleen Bridge, Brenda Richmond. Several Brownies were Presented with badges they had earned during the year. The Brown Owl leaders presenting the badges were: — Mrs. E. Sholdice and Mrs. J. Exel. Flying up to Guides were; — Karen Alexander and Trina Watts, These girls were presented with Wings which they will wear on the left shoulder of their sash. Newly enrolled Guides were: — Kathy Dietner, Debbie Prior, Kathy Sholdice, Karen McCutcheon, Patricia Haveman, Janet Heibein. Several Guides were presented with badges and year pins. Linda Whiting was presented with her All Round. Cord. The Guide Leaders presenting the badges and pins were: — Mr s. G. Kellington, Captain; Stephanie Watts and Joan Stephenson, Lieutenants.. Any Guides wishing to attend slimier camp' should contact Mrs. B. Watts, Camp Advisor. There May be some solace for southern hodseWives in the knowledge that they're better off than their northern sisters, The cost of living in the Yukon and Northwest Territories, according to St atistics Canada, ranges froth 20 per eent to 50 per cent higher than in the sciiith. Neil Bie Larry Ro Bob Peg Brian Co Toni Bla Bruce C Brian BI Lloyd Mi don Edg Jim Engl Ken Hen 11:4 M On Feb and Distr Frain of The fune 14th at th vas in LeDrew Church. The for he daught McCall at born on tl and goit encessioi an infant, attended spent her She was of Grey on onie of he y the lat Minister o hat time, on. 4, Gre oming to bserved t nniversar3 'here Vera, veryone, v ome, flow( Besides I urvived by V erna) Son ephews, russels an rris. Teniporar russels priag bu emetery. POlbeart tephensone ack Mite; russels urrbull, ?Parlane, e!ghbout8- Flower be eot'ge and elville eighbout it ()Wick To mark Guide and Scout week in Canada locally new Brownies were enrolled, two Brownies "flew up" to become Girl Guides and six new Guides were enrolled in ceremonies held by Brussels Guides and Brownies last Tuesday. The youngsters above make their pledge while the other group poses for the camera.- Brownie leaders are Mrs. E. Should'ice and Mrs. J. Exel. Mrs, G. Kellington, Stephanie Watts and Joan Stephenson are the Guide leaders. glie 125'*' ORANGES. doz. Soh goenit. Ito ,,t4...tio MACARONI or SPAGHETTI 49t WNITE BREAD.3/51.0 ,News of Walton, Women's Institute sponsors Fun Night Correspondent Mrs, Allan McCall The Walton Women's Institute sponsored a fun night in the Community Hall on Wednesday, February 20th. The President, Mrs. A. McCall welcomed everyone and opened with all joining in singing '0 Canada' with Mrs. Herb Traviss the piano acomp4nist. Mrs. Don Achilles conducted a few games to begin the evening. Pass the parcel caused much excitement with the last four still in the game. Mrs. N. Marks, Mrs. Dave Watson, Mrs. Joe Ryan and Alvin McDonald receiving the parcels. Mrs. R. Marks and Mrs.John Gordon won the elimination contest. William Leeming ha d the most pennies in his pocket and Mr s. G. Watson the most articles in her purse. Euchre Mrs. Bill Humphries was in charge of the euchre when 12 tables were in play. Prizes were given to the winners for high lady - Mrs. Ken Shortreed; low lady - Mrs. M. Jacklin; high man - Clifford Ritchie; low man Mel Jacklin. The holder of the lucky cup was Mrs. Jack McEwing and lucky chair prize went of Mrs. J. Van Vliet Sr. Door prize of cheese was won by Mrs. Earl Watson. Other lucky number draws went to Jack McE wing, Alvin McDonald and Shirley Johnston. A delicious smorgasbord lunch was enjoyed, then a very profitable bake sale took place. The Institute members met at the close of the evening for a short business period. It was voted to go out for a dinner for our annual meeting in April. Mrs. Nelson Marks and Mrs. Ron Bennett to look into a place to go. The Branch directors are to make plans for abus trip and report back at the March meeting. The committee for the card party on i March 8th will be Mrs. Graeme Craig,Mrs.Jim Axtmann, Mrs. Clarence Martin and Mr s. Ken McDonald. The nominating committee consists of Mrs.Herb Traviss, Mrs.Gerald Watson, Mrs. Don Achilles and Mrs, Allan McCall with the new slate of officers to be brought in at the March meeting. Euchre Held There were 7 tables in play at the regular euchre, Friday evening held in the Community Hall. Winners were for High Lady - Mrs. Jean Miller; Low Lady - Susan Murray; High man - Mrs. Rollie Achilles (PLAYING AS A MAN(: Low Man - Earl Watson. The one with the most zeros on card was Miss Pearl Thamer. The lunch committee consisted of Mrs. Torrence Dundas, Mrs, John Gordon, Mrs. Earl Watson and Mrs. W,J,Leeming. There will be another euchre in two weeks. Everyone is welcome. Unit Meeting The Boundary and 17th Unit meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Martin Baan on Wednesday afternoon, February 13th. There were 8 Members and one visitor present. WS. Harvey Craig called the meeting to order. "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds" was sung. The scripture WAS read byMrs. Craig froin Ruth 4: 15-16. Mrs, George Williamson read a' Poelnl; "Beautiful 1Viother.ifilaw" followed by prayer.. Verses 1 - 16 from Hytnn 203 were read in unison followed by reading_ from 1st Corinthians 13: 143. Mks. Williamson read a poem "The Foolish Wives" followed by a 'Obit prayer. The singing of "0 for Cldser Walk with God" closed theevOtional period follOWed by a Ayer by 6—THE BRUSSELS POST,, IPARRIJARY OA Mrs. Craig. Mrs. M. Baan was in charge of the business. The minutes were read by Mrs. G. Williamson, in the absence of the secretary, Mrs. H, McCallum. The roll call was answered by a verse on charity., The treasurer's and miscellan- eous reports were given. World Day of Prayer • The World Day of Prayer was announced for Friday, March 1 at 3 p.m. Our group to serve tea and cookies after. The Huron and Perth Presbyterial will be held in Mitchell United Church on March 6, A shower for Ruth Ritchie was planned for Saturday evening, March .23rd. The next meeting will be held at Mrs. George Williamson's home. Rev. Docken will be present to speak on Missions. The meeting closed with the mizpah benediction. Lunch was served by Mrs. H. Craig and Mrs. G. Williamson followed by a social hour of quilting. 8th and 16th Unit. Mrs. James McDonald was hostess for the 8th and 16th unit meeting in her, home on Wednesday afternoon with 9 members present. Mrs. Doug Fraser gave the Call to Worship. Mrs. Gerald Smith read a poem, "At the GAte". The hymn "Just For To-day" was read in unison. Mrs. Fraser read the scripture' lesson from 'Matthew 6: 24-34, followed by prayer. Mrs. Fraser read an' article on "What is the Bible", She told how it originally got its name, that it's a library of little books and is basically a book of religion for our health and' guidance. Mrs. Smith then gave a, very interesting story entitled, "The Book almost nobody reads". The collection was received and hymn, "Faith of Our Fathers" was sung. The Lord's Prayer closed the devotions. Mrs. George McCall presided for the business and opened with a poem, "Say it". The minutes were read b y Mrs. Don McDonald, followed by the roll call. Announcements from the executive meeting were giv en out for coining eve nts. More plans concerning supper on the 4th of June were made. Tickets are being printed at a price of $2.50. These can be purchased by any member of the unit. At the close of the meeting lunch was served by Mrs. Ken McDonald and the hostess. Personals Mr. and Mrs. John McGavin and family of Thornbury visited a week ago Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Neil McGavin and family. Mr. and Mrs, Rollie Achilles visited on Sunday with Mr.' and Mrs. Jerry Achilles and Debbie of Fergus. Ladies of the community are reminded of the World Day of Prayer Service on Friday in the basement of Duff's United Church at 3 p.m. The executive of the U.C.W. are requested to meet at 1 p.m. prior to the service. Mt. and Mrs. Graeme Craig arrived home Sunday from a 10-day vacation in Hawaii. Mrs. Ray Huether spent the Weekend in Toronto where she attended the Federated Conference of the Teachers' Association. The tree line in the North, above which trees don't grow, is' created by extremes Of wind and teniperattrre. Trees will riot grow in areas where the average temperature in the Warmest Month is not over 50 degrees.