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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1990-01-24, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1990. Auburn Compiled by Mrs. Mildred Lawlor. Phone 526-7589 WI learns Greek history Early hymn sing at Knox The Women’s Institute for Janu ary was held at the Community Hall on January 16 at 2 p.m. with 12 members and six guests pre sent. The president, Mrs. Erma Cart wright presided and welcomed members and guests. The meeting opened with Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and 0 Canada. The presi dent gave a reading. The minutes were read by secretary Kay Lapp and treasurer’s report by Tina Empey. Correspondence was read and dealt with. New 4H Clubs were discussed and donations made to the Children’s Hospital, London and to the Blind Mission. The card report was given by Jean Plaetzer. The meeting was turned over to Evelyn Merrill and Jean Plaetzer who were in charge of the program. Evelyn introduced the guest speaker Ruth Shaddick of Londesboro who showed slides of her trip to Greece and gave the commentary. She spoke on the; History of Greece. She stated farmers didn’t pay any kind of taxes and there was no fare to ride on a bus before the workers got to work. She played a cassette of Greek music. She said it was extremely hot and dry in Greece. The streets were narrow. Most things were in ruins, but showed that everything was cement or marble and every Silver Tops donate $100 to Clinton Hospital thing white-washed. Their family ties are very strong. She said in Turkey, women were in the council seats. The canals were four miles long. There were a lot of almond trees which made cosmetics and flavourings, also acres of olive trees and lots of outdoor markets. The hibiscus flower or bushes grew wild and beautiful and wild capors grew on the rocks and lots of cypress trees. Churches were beau tiful, but there are no pews. People stood for two-hour services. The animals were goats and sheep. She showed a gateway that weighed 120 ton and there were lots of Beehive tombs, and shrines every where along the way, she said at least 365. The people are very religious and superstitious. They use a lot of bamboo. They had lovely music, dancing, etc. She showed us some of the jewellery, worry beads, jewellery the evil eye and earrings and a beautiful mat that the people make. She stated their food was good especially greek salad and tomatoes. Jean Plaetzer thanked Ruth for her excellent commentary and slides. Jean Plaetzer had a contest of neighbouring towns. Kay Lapp asked who was the Minister of Agriculture? Annie Siertsema won the prize. Dorothy Grange had the closest birthday. Lunch was served by Kay Lapp and Mildred Lawlor and a social time enjoyed. Rev. Dave Snihur conducted the morning service at Knox United Church and Nancy Park was organ ist. The flowers in the sanctuary were from the funeral of John Noble, father of Mrs. Bill Millian. Call to Worship was read alter nately followed by hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy’’. Rev. Snihur gave the Prayer of Approach. The children’s ZILLIAX Dinette Suites Hundreds of Dinettes to choose from... song was “If you want to be great in God’s Kingdom’’, followed by their story. “Oh how I love Jesus’’ was sung. The prayer chorus, “Turn your eyes upon Jesus’’ was sung. The minister’s sermon was en titled “Blessed are They”. Offer ing was received by Stuart Bakker and Murray Rollinson and dedicat ed. The hymn, “When Peace like a River” was sung. Rev. Snihur gave the Benediction and the response “Lord We Pray” ended the ser vice. Bible Study and Prayer Group will meet on Friday, January 26 at 1:30 p.m. Next Sunday there is early hymn-sing. OUR ENTIRE INVENTORY OF There were 22 members in attendance at the Silver Tops dinner at the Community Hall held bn Wednesday, January 17 at 12 o’clock. There was a short business meeting held and they decided to invite the Blyth Swinging Seniors for a 1 o’clock dessert lunch to the next meeting when there will be a euchre game. There will be mixed shuffleboard every Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Community Hall. They donated $100 to the Clinton Hospi tal for the new X-ray machine. Euchre and shuffleboard were played for the afternoon. 5 tables at Auburn euchre There were five tables in play at the euchre party held at the Community Hall on Tuesday even ing, January 16. Winners were: high lady, Grace Cartwright; low lady, Erma Cart wright; high man, Murray Rollin- son; low man, Norman McClin- chey; lucky chair, Jane Giousher. Euchre parties are held every Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. 4H project helps you put your best foot forward BY JANE MUEGGE RURAL ORGANIZATION SPECIALIST Are you accused of taking more time that you should in the bath room? What is proper when your close friend suffers a loss? What do you do about a fly in your food? How do you help a physically challenged person? How do you say no? All these are situations which you will encounter at least once in your lifetime. How do you handle them with confidence? Your Best Foot Forward, a 1990 4-H project, will equip you with the solutions, plus the answers to many more questions you may have. Topics covered will be telephone skills, being considerate with friends, dining in restaurants, tra velling tips, and friendship with the opposite sex. The last meeting will give you the chance to plan a successful and fun party. Bring a friend and have a good time. 4-H provides an opportunity to learn as well as have fun. Workshops for leaders will be held on Thursday, February 1st daytime or evening at Huronview, Clinton. Please pre-register. For more in formation contact the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office at 1-800-265-5170 or 482- 3428. 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