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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1976-11-24, Page 11• Walk a block a day.— It's the first step. IWPCIPX71017 , Waik ZI ilirk:rOday. Family Gathering. On 90th Birthday A pleasant family gathering took place at Pinecrest Manor Sunday afternoon when Mrs.. Carrie Ferg- uson, formerly of Auburn' and Waterloo, observed her 90th birth- day. Present for the happy • occasion were her daughter, Mrs. Margaret O'Neill of Edmonton; her son, Stewart and Mrs. Ferguson of Elmvale; grandson Fred and his wife of Elinvale. Also' present were granddaughters Lynne O'Neill of Edmonton, Mary Ferguson of Elmvale, Jan (Ferguson), her husband Clare Whetham and sons Stewart, David ' and Craig of Aurora. Mrs. E. Wightman and Harvey of town were also guests. If you're listed incorrectly in your phone book, please tell us now. Before we print the new. one. Look up your present • listing, and if,you want any changes, Dial "0" Zero before December 20 k. K :lc:BOARD:KORNER 19 John St. W. Wingham, Ont. LOWREY AND MARK-O-SONIC ORGANS SHERLOCK-MANNING PIANOS ORCANA CHORD ORGANS SPEED MUSIC OPENING. SPECIAL 10% Discount UNTIL CHRISTMAS o. Phone Hap Sivatridge 357-2785 976 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 11976 THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO PAGE ELEVEN s. it r s. Spoke On China At Dungannon WI Dungannon Branch of Women's Institute held its, regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening, Nov- ember 3, at the home of Mrs. Russell Alton, Goderich. The. president, MnS. Elmer Black, welcomed 22 members and visitors, and opened the meeting With all repeating the Mary Stewart ' Collect after' singing the Ode. The • roll call "Tell of a recent current event linking' Canada with other world powers" brought forth interesting and varied responses. The financial report was given iy the treasurer, Mrs. Harry Girvin. Correspondence and business in- eluded (1) a letter of appreciation , from Miss Helen McKeither, who is retiring after 20 years' service as Provincial Home Economics Ditec- tor; (2) a letter from the depart- ment asking for a transfer of life membership of Mrs. Wilbur' Brown to Lucknow Branch; (3) a visit to Pinecrest Manor; Lucknow is November 25, and a program for this event was planned; (4) it was, decided to renew the • Federated News - 10 copies for $5.00; (5) thank-you letters were read or expressed; (6) plans to have the W.I. Christmas Party Wednesday, December 1, at 'Dungannon United Church were begun, and the executive will complete plans at a meeting held at Mrs. George Errington's, Monday, November 8 in the afternoon; (7) $74 was collected for• the Arthritis Cam- paign. The motto "True wisdom lies in gathering the preciouslhings out of each day as it goes by", was given by Mrs. Cecil. Blake. Mrs. Russel Alton then introduc- ed the guest speaker, Mrs. R. Brock .of Goderich, who spoke on China, telling of Hong Kong and Singapore where her son,, his wife, and two children have lived for six years until recentlY, when they are transferred to England. In her interesting way she described and compared' conditions of climate, living conditions, servants, foods, and students. A- display showed. many gifts she has received from their handicrafts , and from the Philippines. Mrs. Alton expressed thanks to Mts. Brock. Collection was received, also Pennies for Friendship, following. which 'Mrs. Black gave courtesy remarks. After singing 'The Queen" and "W. I. Grace", a lovely lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs. Gordon Finnigan and Mrs. E. Black. Honour Parents 0n 35th Anniversary-. St. Helens News The family of ,Mr. and Mrs. Albert Taylor held a dinner party at Benrniller 'Inn on Friday evening, November 19th .to celebrate their parents' 35th wedding anniversary. Those present were. Ken and Felicity Taylor and soAs Javan and Aaron of R. R. 2 Mossfey; Stan and Dorothy Shulist of •Mississauga, Roy and Marion Taylor and daughter Renay of R. R. 3 Wingham. Gordon Lyons is now home ftom Wingham and District. Hospital, where he was a patient for two- weeks. St., Helens W.I. The regular meeting of the St. Helens Women's Institute was held at the hall on Thursday, November 4th at 2 pan; . The president Mrs. Peter Chand- ler welcomed everyone. The meeting opened with the Institute Ode followed by the Mary Stewart Collect in unison. The roll call "Bring the history of your farm" was answered by '18 members. Perfect attendance gifts were' presented to Mrs. Peter Chandler, Mrs. James Aitchison and Mrs. Gordon Lyons. The collection was taken by Beverly. Aitchison. Mrs. Robert Aitchison presided for the program with group singing "This Land is Your Land", "When, You and I Were Young -Maggie", and "0 Dem Golden• Slippers". Mrs. Gordon McPherson had the topic on Quilts. She told the origin of them and had a lovely display of Quilt Tops. A contest on "Things we have our grandmother's didn't" was given by Mrs. Andrew Gaunt. The motto, "Preserve things . of the past, ,but press on to greater achievements' was prepared by Miss. Beatrice McQuillin and, read by Mrs. Jarnes Aitchison.• All sang "The Quilting Party" and, a reading "Together we Work" was given by Mrs. Tom Todd. The meeting closed with "0 Canada" and "The histitute Grace". A social time was enjoyed while Mrs. Andrew Gaunt. and Mrs.. Robert Aitchison served lunch. ANNOUNCEMENT - SAFEWAY -:.INIVESTMENTS and CONSULTANTS LIMITED Mortgage Brokers and Bankers Wish to announce that J.ohn Dry'sdale is no longer associated with this firm. 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