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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-12-13, Page 10Page 10--Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, December 13, 1978 Lucknow U.C.W. units hold Christrnas meetings LUCKNOW U.C.W UNIT 1 The December meeting of Lucknow U.C.W. Unit 1 was held at the home of Mrs. Shirley Bolt. Mrs. Havens welcomed everyone and op- ened with a Christmas read- ing. A card of thanks from Mrs. Ritchie was read and Mrs. Raynard expressed her thanks for the gift given to them on their SOth wedding anniversary. Mrs. Edith Webster, reporting for Citiz- enship and Social Action gave a reading on Prayer. Mrs. Edna MacDonald, Stewardship, and,Mrs_ Olive Irwin, Program, reported on their year's activities. Con- veners were reminded about getting their reports to exec- utive as soon as possible. It was announced that the general annual meeting would begin with a pot luck supper at the church on Dec- ember 14th. Members were given 'a questionnaire about' joint meetings in 1979. It was decided to hold the January 1979 meeting on January 2nrd at the church. Mrs. Havens gave the courtesy remakrs oteo* "l'rnGoAnoGct A Supply k 44 Itl*I 1411 t1 Aut, C B.Its" HOW MANY TIMES DID YOU SAY THAT LAST YEAR? 110W 11 THETImE • ASSORTMENTS LARGE & SMALL • STORAGE TRAYS . & CABINETS - • PACKAGED NUTS, BOLTS & WASHERS,- - • GRADE NO. 5 •` BUY DIRECT -- SAVE! Call (no obligation) TRANS CONTINENTAL BOLT CO. Deafer Address: RO-N. G. CARTER' P.O. Box 255, BIYTH, Ont. NOM 1110 Dealer Phone: 357-4268 ia•in onanun -naamom --onion —MB IBM —BEN NN • PLEASE SEND FREE BROCHURE NAME STREET OR ROAD CITY STATE ZIP PHONE They ReaIIy Need Socks Belts & Buckles Boot Liners Snowmobile Suits e I • teelNi„.1" 116',416i/A Shirts . & Pants Hydro Parkas OP* A4Z 41. Scarves 4 Toques Childrens Clothing • MMis Mil I Draw Dec. 23 $so.00 C Name Address • Tel. No. g Clip and Deposit No Purchase Necessary gs s sA rs4z tsx uAmii=3 E s wAsmz A =rites-.,:� .. N`Qpen Friday tilt 9:00 Neat week every night but Saturday isimmteastAnAlttagtaxsimmtayskusuoszttssmkamtMtgAsimmtamsztasawrsztzstossizw Char -Man's Work Clothing OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK 528.2526 LUCKNOW VW/VIA". 1 and welcomed Mrs. Bolt's mother, Mrs. Loth, to the meeting. Mrs. Vi Arnold took charge of the meeting for the following program. Mrs. Ar- nold gave a reading and read the scripture. Mrs. Edna MacDonald read the medita- tion, a story about Jesus and his family life, ending with a poem. Mrs. Eunice Duns- muir had a prayer'. We enjoy- ed a piano selection by Mrs. Mary MacGillivray and a solo by Eunce Dunsmuir. Mrs. Arnold closed the meeting with a poem. ,A contest was enjoyed while the committee prepared a delicious Christ- mas lunch. UNIT 2 U.C.W. The December meeting of, Unit 2 was held at the home of Mrs. Glen Walden. . Mrs. Grace Gibson opened the meeting with a poem. The November minutes were read and approved. The treasurer's report was given by Mrs. A. Ritchie. Mrs. W. G. Hunter reported on wel- fare. LUCKNOW j PRESBYTERIAN I CHURCH Rev. Wm. Munshaw B.A.M.Div. % SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17) i 10:00 a.m. 1 i Sunday School f 11:00 a.m. % j Morning Worship i i 3 % Everyone Welcome LUCKNOW UNITED CHURCH Rev. Doug Kaufman Minister i i SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 i • 10 a.m. Sunday School 1 f 1.1:00 a.m. I % Morning Worship i Sacrament i % of Lord's Supper i 7:30 p.m. Sunday School Concert 1, Nursery Provided ti For Pre -School Children Jr. Congregation for 5 - 8 Year Old Children LUCKNOW• CHRISTIAN % REFORMED j. CHURCH . • Rev. L. Van Staalduinen I SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 1 C Services at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.its j FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 t 8:00 p.m. Sunday School I Christmas Concert back to God Hour 10:30 a.m. C.i,N.Xz 1 Listen to the The clothing, which had' been taken to the church, was sorted, and sent to places where needed. The quilt, donated by Mrs. Zetta Henderson, was dis- played, and anyone wishing to see, it may do so at Mrs. W. G', Hunter's. Mrs. Janet Drennan, for Citizenship and Social Ac- tion, read an article on the rioting in Korea. Mrs. Kirk- land reported on Christian and Missionary Education. Mrs. Eldon Ritchie read an article for Stewardship on "Time". Miss Ada Webster gave a._report for the year on Community Friendship and Visitation. The offering was taken by Mrs. Walden and dedicated by Mrs. Gibson. It was moved by Mrs. Drennan and seconded by Mrs. Greta Johnston that the January meeting would be held on January 8. The annual meeting will take the form of a pot luck supper, January 14. Everyone was asked to have their reports at this meeting. Mrs. Gibson, thanked the hostess and then turned, the meeting over to the commit- tee with Mrs. W. G. Hunter as conyener. Mrs. Greta Johnston pres- ided at the organ for hymns. The scripture was read by. Mrs. Mamie Henderson. The meditation , "What makes Christmas" was given by Mrs. Chas. MacDonald. "Christmas Music" was read by Mrs. Grace Gibson. Miss Ada Webster read "The Gift of the Wise Men". Mrs. Kirkland read "The Spirit of Christmas". Mrs. Barger read, "The Christ- mas Spirit". An instrumental ST. HELENS W.I. The Christmas - meeting of St. Helens Women's Insti- tute was held in the hall on December 7th. The president, Mrs. Muri- el Curran, welcomed a good attendance. The roll call was "A Christman Scripture verse", and "a card for the secretary to send to shut ins". Mrs. Peter Chandler intro- duced the gpest speaker, Rev. Roberts of Belgrave. He spoke on "The Real Meaning of Christmas". Mrs. Muriel Curran re- ported on the London Area Convention she attended in November. Mrs. Ernest Gaunt intro- duced Mrs. Ford Cunning- ham. She gave an intere`sting talk on her hobby "China Painting" and had a lovely display for the ladies to see. Mrs. Peter Chandler gave a reading on "Grandma's Wonderland". "Mistletoe and Holly" was read by Mrs. Hilliard Jefferson. Humorous jokes were en- joyed from ladies with the initial -E and S. 0 Mrs. Gordon McPherson presented gifts to Mrs. Gor- don Struthers and Mrs. ElSie Webb. Mrs. Peter Chandler called on Mrs. Andrew Gaunt at her home. These ladies have moved from our Institute and will be missed very much. An exchange of Christmas gifts was enjoyed. Mrs. Harold Gaunt, Mrs. Ernest Snowden, and Mrs. Milliard Jefferson served a delicious lunch. was given by Misses Ruth and Grace Alton. Mrs. Gibson closed the meeting with prayer. U.C.W. UNIT #3 Unit #3 met at the home of Mrs. Ross Shiells on Decem- ber Sth. Mrs. Cook welcomed everyone and thanked Mrs. Shiells for being the hostess. Mrs. Cook opened with a poem. A prayer by Mrs. Cook followed. Mrs. Grace Campbell gave the origin of 3 of our Christmas Carols, "0 Little Town of Bethlehem", "As With Gladness Men of Old", and "Joy To The World", and the ladies sang a few verses of each carol. Mrs. Robert Irwin gave a reading. Mrs. Symon de Boer sang "Silent Night", in both Eng- lish and Dutch. accompanied by Mrs. Rice on the piano. Mrs. Ross Shiells gave the Christmas message, "What is Born at Christmas?". Mrs. Cook thanked Mrs. Shiells and the committee, Mrs. Walter Pollock, Mrs. S. de Boer and Mrs. Wraith for the Christmas program they had prepared. The closing hymn was sung, followed by Mrs. Cook reading, "A Prayer at Christ- mas". Grace was sung and a visit was enjoyed over a cup of tea. LUCKNOW W.M.S. The annual meeting of the W.M.S. of the Lucknow Presbyterian Church was held on Wednesday, Dec- ember 6th in Mrs. Morgan Henderson's home. The Christmas program in the Glad Tidings was followed. Mrs. J: Little presided and those taking part were Mrs. Crowston, Mrs. R. MacDon- ald, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Jessie Johnston. Following the 'reading of the minutes, a letter from the Sentinel regarding news it- ems was read. Mrs. Porteous gave the offertory prayer. A Vesper Service in the Presbyterian. Church Sunday evening, December 10th Was announ- ced. Mrs. A. Loree gave a reading, Christmas Legend. Mrs. Laidlaw read a poem, The Priceless Gift. The nominating committee read their report, which was as follows: president, Mrs. M. Henderson; 1st vice, Mrs. O. Brooks; 2nd vice, Mrs. J. Little; 3rd vice, Mrs. A. Loree; treasurer, Mrs. J. Adams; secretary, Mrs. K. Laidlaw; Friendship and Ser- vice, Mrs. M. Henderson; Supply, Mrs. W. Porteous; Life Membership, Mrs. Johnston; Glad Tidings, Mrs. W. Stanley; Pianist, N. Malcolm; Literature & Lib- rary, Mrs. R. MacDonald; Social, Mrs. Little, Mrs. Stanley, Mrs. Crowston, Mrs. R. MacDonald. Mrs. P. Stewart conducted the installation of the officers on the new executive. - Mrs. M. Henderson and Mrs. N. Johnston each read a meditation. Mrs. P. Stewart closed the meeting with prayer. The hostess, aided by the social: committee, served tea and a social hour brought the last meeting of the year to a close.