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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-03-16, Page 12Page 12—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, March 16, 1988 Ladies to see play Whitechurch W.I. Mrs. Jean Tiffin was convener for the Resolutions meeting of the Whitechurch Women's Institute held at her home in Wingham on Wednesday, March 9 with an attendance of 19 ladies. President Helen Currie opened the meeting with a reading, "Count Your Blessings". The opening Ode, Mary Stewart Collect followed. The minutes of the February meeting were read by assistant secretary Mrs. Russel McGuire. Collection and business followed. A workshop in Walkerton on March 29 at 10 a.m. called "Recharge Your Batteries" with a fee of $5.00 was discussed. Anyone wishing to go should contact Helen Currie. The ladies are going to attend aplay in Blyth in June instead of going on a bus trip. The 60th anniversary of the Institute will be celebrated on June 8 with a noon meal catered by the Donnybrook U.C.W. The roll call, "Something you would like to see the government do for the good of mankind," brought a lot of good answers such as, better postal service, too much tax to pay on everything, having the government stand. up to promises, get down to work and quit bickering. Mrs. Jean Tiffin read a poem and gave the mot- to, "There is no security for as long as we. depend on the will of another man." She said security is a protection. You always feel secure in your own country. Put your faith in God and we would all have security. Mrs. Jean Tiffin introduced the guest k'HITE CHURCH By Jean Ross speaker, the District President Mrs. Wm. McInnes of Teeswater. She spoke on her trip to England and Ireland and showed many souvenirs she had. Mrs. Russel McGuire thanked her and presented her with a gift. Helen Currie handed out the cancer kits for the collectors, this to be in by the end of April. The lunch committee, Mrs. Rena Fisher, Mrs. Dave Gibb and Mrs. Russel McGuire, served refreshments. Local News Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Winger of Stratford visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Laidlaw. Mrs. Jean Tiffin of Wingham spent Thursday visiting with Mrs. Don Ross. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Laidlaw, Michelle and Jasorfvisited on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Laidlaw and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Elliott and Karen. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Stewart of Cargill were visitors on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Laidlaw. Mildred McClenaghan visited last week with a nursing classmate, Mrs. Richard Yole of Ottawa, and on her return home visited with Sumi Iwamoto of Toronto. Mildred McClenaghan and John McKin- non visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McClenaghan of Kincardine. Trinity Day of Prayer Trinity U.C.W. of Ashfield Township was hostess to the World Day of Prayer held on March 4. The service had a theme of "Open Doors" which was written by the women of Brazil. Members from Dungannon, Nile, Don- nybrook, Kingsbridge, Ashfield Presbyterian, St. Augustine and Port Albert led in readings and prayers during the special service. Special Music was by Kingsbridge and Dungannon performed the story of Ruth and Namoi. Mrs. Ruth Alton was organist. Mrs. Annabelle Armstrong was guest speaker and gave us much food for thought. A time of fellowship followed in , the Sunday School room following the love- ly service . Dungannon will hold the World Day of Prayer in 1989. DEKALB DAYS Extended to March 22nd 4a Be an early bird and take advantage of our great savings offer. Visit me during DEKALB DAYS, pick up your corn and alfalfa order and get a 7% savings on early cash payment. If your order is 10 units or more and you pay during DEKALB DAYS, you'll receive a DEKALB jacket absolutely FREE. You're already a winner when you choose DEKALB quality products. And with savings like these, you can't lose. Name Ben Miltenburg Address R.R. 7 Lucknow 7 % Cash Savings plus Free Jacket Carrying a Heavy Load Trinity U.C.W. Trinity U.C.W. held their regular mon- thly meeting at the home of Mrs. Bell Hackett. Mrs. Elizabeth Irvin opened the meeting with a poem on March. Mrs. Sherry Alton and Mrs. Isobel Kilpatrick were in charge of devotions. The scripture lesson was read by Isobel Kilpatrick from Acts 26:3-13. The media- tion on "Bright Moments" was given by Mrs. Sherry Alton. The hymn "All things bright and beautiful" brought the devo- tions to a close. The roll call, bring an Irish item, was answered by 22 members. There were also 3 children present. Mrs. Sherry Alton, who was in charge of the programme, read us a poem "Easter in the Woods" and a "Special Easter Feast" was given by our moderator Ann Squire. The services of the Least Coin was observed. Mrs. Janet Wilkins gave the Study Book on the role of rural women "Carrying a Heavy Load" and "The Role of the Church in Rural Zambia". The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Brenda Phillips gave the treasurer's report. Social Committee reported that the next catering is the Zinn- , Adam wedding on March 26. Coming events include the thank offer- ing on April 17 at Trinity with Mrs. Muriel Coultes as speaker on her trip to Ethiopia. Bell Hackett reported she had attended a meeting for World Outreach. Everyone was reminded of the skating party March 12 with lunch back at the church. The April meeting is an evening meeting and will be held in the church basement at 8 p.m. The benediction was said and the hostess and her committee of Isobel Kilpatrick and Loreen Alton served a delicious lunch. The Lucknow and District Kinsmen organized their annual March Skate-a-thon on Monday of this week and were happy to have 40 youngsters out doing laps of the arena for eight hours. Skaters took pledges, donned the blades and raised money fo - the Sports Complex while getting a good deal of exercise. 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