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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1977-07-06, Page 2WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1977 PAGE TWO THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO • •• •• • • • • • • • Established 1873 — Published Wednesday •• • • • Member of the C.C.N.A. and 0.W.N.A. • • • • • Subscription Rate, $10 per year in advance • • U.S.A. and Foreign, $14 per year in advance Donald C. Thompson, Publisher • • • • • •••••••••• so••••••••••••••••••••• 4.• • • •••• ••• • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The LUCKNOW SENTINEL LUCKNOW, ONTARIO "The Sepoy Town" — On the Huron-Bruce Boundary Second Class Mail Registration Number 0847 NOTE CHANGE OF DATE EXTENSIVE WORK IS TO BE DONE IN THE INSIDE OF THE LUCKNOW WATER SYSTEM'S "STANDPIPE" GREASING LUCKNOW WORKS DEPARTMENT Residents may use their garden hose as required this week but are requested not to use them after the work commences next Monday, until it is completed., Residents are asked to refrain from washing clothes that day, for their own protection, and to draw off enough water for morning use. Work Is Re-Scheduled To , Begin Next Monday, July 11th Church Celebrates 120th Anniversary A record crowd attended St. Luke's Anglican Church, Pine River, Sunday, July 3, to celebrate the 120th anniversary. The service was held at 3 p.m. with the rector Rev. J. R. King conducting the service and the Rev. S. R. Lupton of Kitchener as the guest speaker. His text was "Labour not for the meat which perishes, but for that meat which endureth for everlasting life, which the son of man shall give unto you". The main theme being that we should put spiritual needs ahead of material gains. The scripture lessons, taken froth Deuteronomy_chapter 8 and St. John's, chapter 6, were read by Grant Collins. Twenty-two., former choir mem- bers returned to form a choir for the service. They sang the two anthems, "The Church in the' Wildwood" and "Thank You Lord", with organist Mrs. William Collins. The choir, presented a memorial gift in memory, of their former choir leader • and organist Mrs. Elizabeth Emmerton. A new hymn board will be dedicated in memory of Mr. and Mrs. John Emmerton, given by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Emmerton. The flowers in the church were given to the glory of God in memory of the pioneer families. Flowers in . memory of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Emmerton were given by Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Emmerton and family. Donald Mason, with his P.A. system, capably transmitted the service to all who were seated on the surrounding grounds and also to those in the Parish Hall. Following theservice the ladies I served tea and ake in the parish hall and a very happy social time was spent. with the former rectors Rev. and Mrs. Lupton and family, Rev. and Mrs. Vollick, also former parishioners, families, relatives and friends. The congregation of St. Lukes wish to thank everyone who helped to make their anniversary such a joyous occasion. Lucknow Man Died Suddenly JOHN R. GARDNER John Robert Gardner, a long time resident of Ashfield and Lucknow, died suddenly Wednes- day, June 29th, 1977 at the age of 77. The late Mr. Gardner was the son of the late William Gardner and Ida Henry and was born on the 12th concession, Ashfield Township, September 4th , 180. He married Mary E. Helm on April 19th, 1922. He was a member of the former Zion Church. They farmed in Ashfield Township until retiring to Willoughby Street, Lucknow, about seven yearS' ago. Mr. Gardner resided at this residence until two months ago when he moved to the Senior Citizen Apartments. He was 'predeceased by his wife Mary, April 20th, 1975 andzpis sister Hazel, Mrs. Clare Irwin, in 1939. The late Mr. Gardner is survived by two daughters, Kathleen, Mrs. Robert Panter of Denver, Colorado and Carol, Mrs. Donald Pincolini of San Jose, California and five grandchildren. The funeral service was held at MacKenzie Memorial Chapel, Lucknow on Saturday, July 2nd with Rev. Albert Cook officiating. The pallbearers" were Roy. Hawl- ey of Oshawa, Robert Panter of Denver, Colorado, Harvey Houst- on, Andrew Ritchie, Wm. G. Hunter and Lloyd Hall, all of Lucknpw. Gordon Kirkland and John Ritchie acted as flower bearers. Interment was in Greenhill Cemetery. INDUCTION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Cliff McNeil introduced members of Nile congregation to Rev. Clyde and Mrs. Westhaver and Miss Rose Westhaver, Bert McWhinney introduced members of Dungannon congregation. A delicious smorgasbord lunch was served by the ladies of Nile U.C.W. Mr. Cliff McNeil, as chairman, called on Warden Doug McNeil of Colborne, Reeve Warren Zinn of Ashfield and Reeve/Bob Lyons of West Wawanosh, to say a few words of greeting. Rev. St. John of Auburn also spoke briefly welcom- ing Rev. Westhaver., Rev. Albert Cook of Ashfield charge was also present but had to leave early and Pastor Zehr of Christian Fellowship Church was unable to attend due to illness. The Official Board held a short meeting prior to the Induction Service with an encouraging turn out. HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 20TH BIRTHDAY PARTY To Mark their 20th Anniversary the LUCKNOW AND DISTRICT LIONS CLUB are having a BANQUET AND DANCE in the Lucknow Arena Social Hour 6 — 7 p.m. Roast Beef Dinner 7 p.m. ACKERTS WILL BARBECUE THE BEEF on Saturday, July 9 Music for Dancing until 1 a.m., by "The Bittersweet" TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM LIONS CLUB MEMBERS