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,THE BRUSSELS. POST, JUNE 21 1978 13
13eIgrov.6 has flower Sunday
Correspondent
Mrs, Lewis Stonehouse
887-9847
Sunday, June 18, marked a
very special occasion for the
children of Knox United Church,
Belgrave, when their Sunday
School anniversary and Flower
Sunday was observed. The church
was filled to capacity, with many
coming long distance to worship
with parents and friends.
The entry to the church was full
of flowers. Baskets of peonies and
other early summer flowers en-
hanced the sanctuary and choir
loft. Miniature flower arrange-
ments adorned the window sills.
The primary members 'of the
Sunday School and their teachers
occupied the centre front pews,
while the remaining members
formed the large junior choir.
George Procter, Super-
intendent, was in charge assisted
by Rev. John G. Roberts.
Scripture, readings were taken
by Ruth Higgins, Sheila Ander-
son and Paul Coultes.
Special music added greatly to
the effectiveness of the service.
Miss Alison Roberts pres ided at
the organ.
The Junior Choir sang. "Do
Lord," "The Doxology': and
"Arky Arky", The latter ac-
companied by actions. The Hi-C
game a splendid rendition of the -
`Battle Hymn."
A highlight of the service was
the presentation of attendance
awards to 14 scholars, conducted
by Rev. Roberts and Clifford
Coultes assistant superintendent;
Gary McArter, Alison Coultes,
Ruth Higgins, Andrea Coultes,
Donna Higgins and Bruce Higgins
had one hundred per cent at-
Forty-six Institute members
and friends of the Belgrave area
enjoyed a buse trip to Hamilton
and Niagara area. In the morning
they relived part of Canada's
history as they, toured Dundura
Castle at Hamilton, the home of
Sir Alan McNab, govenor of
Upper and Lower Canada in the
1850's.
After lunch, they travelled to
Marineland and then enjoyed a
panoranic view of Niagara Falls
before returning home.
June
The Belgrave Women's In-
stitute will be having their June
business meeting following the
East Wawanosh Public School
banquet on Tuesday, June 27, at
the W.I. Hall, Belgrave. • ,
Used Clothing
The evening unit of the U.C.W.
of Knox United Church, Belgray.e
met at the home of Mr. Robert
aylor on June 13,
A bale of used clothing has
been packed and will be delivered
' to London.
There will be no meeting in
July and a family picnic will be
Mrs. Lentz reviewed the
musical instruments of the Bible:
trumpet, cymbals and the lute.
The songs of the Old. Testament
were the "Psalms" she said.
Holy, Holy, Holy was an early
Christian hymn, possibly sung by
StAmbrose or St. Augustine. The
hymns were written in Latin so
the people could not participate.
Special persons sang at the front
held at the Wingham Park
August 13 at 2:30 p.m.
The ladies received an in-
vitation from Londesboro to
celebrate the 100th Anniversary
of their Manse.
The theme for the worship was
"Can you laugh at yourself?" and
was conducted by Mrs. Jas, R.
Coultes.
Mrs. Cliff Logan led the study
using an article from MacLean's
magazine.
Personals
Mrs. Mildred (Stokes) Elliott,
R.R. 1, Aisla Craig a' former
resident of the Belgrave. Area,
.•eceived her Bachelor of Social
Work degree at the two hundred
and twenty-sixth Convocation of
the University of Western Ontario
on June 7, 1978. Mrs. Elliott has
accepted a position in London.
Belgrave residents extend con-
gratulations to her on her
achievement and wish her con-
tinued success in her work.
Mrs. Norman Stonehouse of
London spent the weekend with
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse.
Mrs. Norman Stonehouse of
of the groups.
The speaker Mentioned Martin
Luther, who wrote hymns that all
night sing like "A Mighty
Fortress is our God", Some
hymns were written as Spirituals.
Pioneers sang unaccompanied
on a Sunday evening, enjoying a
social time.
The address concluded by
reference to the church's most
recent hymn book; some songs
London, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis.
Stonehouse spent a couple of days
at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Larry Ellis and family of White-
vale.
Mr. and Mrs. America Arruda,
Mr. and Mrs. William Gow
celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary, Sunday, June' 18th
in the Belgrave Institute Hall.
They were married in Blyth
Presbyterian Manse June 20,
1928 by the Rev. Weir with the
late Mr. and ;Mrs.. George
Wilson as their attendants.
Mr. and Mrs. Gow have four
children, Mrs. Jack (Gladys) Ladd
of Goderich, Mrs. Glen (Donna)
Wales of London, Mrs. Leonard
(Violet) Brindley of Dunngannon
and William Nabrgang of Rostock
They also have 16 grandchildrep 1
are based on psalms, others on
spiritual inspirations. .All around
the world hymns are sung; but in
different languages.
The Superintendent thanked all
his helpers including the ushers
for the day Kim McIntosh,
Howard Roberts, Joanne Coultes
and Wayne Cook.
Following the closing hymn and.
Benediction all enjoyed a. chicken
barbeque lunch,
Maria and Michelle of Toronto,
Michael Logan . of Burburgton
spent the weekend with Mrs. Cliff
Logan and attended the Sunday
school Anniversary and chicken
barbecue at Knox United Church
on Sunday morning.
great grandchild.
They farmed at Briglit, Embro,
Blyth and Auburn before retiring
to Belgrave.
About 175 friends and relatives
called at the hall to offer their
congratulations. They received
many gifts and good wishes.
Coming from a distance were
Bright, Hamilton, London, South
River, -Carlyle, Ingersoll, Wood-
stock, Innerkip, Blyth, '1 Auburn,
Wingham, Goderich, Embro,
New Hamburg and Nashville,
Ontario.
tendance varying from one to five
years.
Rev. Roberts introduced the
guest speaker Mrs. Karl Lentz a
former orga nist of the church.
She chose as the subject of her
address "Music in the Church".
She questioned the choir as
follows: Why are you here? and
How long has a choir been in
existence?
Belgrave WI
Takes bus trip to Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. Gow
married 50 years
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