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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-12-07, Page 15Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, December 7, 1988—Page 15 Last meeting of the year for Lucknow UCW Unit 1 Unit One of the Lucknow United Church Women meet November 29 at the Sepoy Apartments. Annie Shields began the meeting by introducing Lucknow Public School principal Bill Pike. Mr. Pike, with his guitar, led in a sing -song of Christmas carols. He also entertained by singing fe of his favorite songs. Helen Thompson presented a reading, 'A New Beginning' and followed with prayer. Evelyn Cook gave the scripture reading and a meditation of 'Simplicity in Christmas'. Annie Shields then gave an in- spiring message, 'A Gift of Love'. A solo by Marion McFarlane was follow- ed by the Bible Study on Mary, the mother of Jesus, by Phyllis Morrison. Helen gave a Christmas story before closing the pro- gram with a Christmas benediction. Deanna Reavie chaired the business por- tion of the meeting which began with roll call, a Christian symbol and its meaning, which was answered by 11 members and • Memories Of My Grandmother Myrtle McQullhin My Grandmother was born in nineteen hundred, Which day in February is still being wondered, The twenty-fifth or twenty-sixth, it was one of those days, But it doesn't really matter, everyone says. Her sisters and brothers they numbered many, And they all worked hard for less than a penny, She had to quit school, she was .just in grade three, To help out at home, and work there for free. Although through this she made no money, She grew and became much sweeter than honey, God made her more precious than silver or gold, To all she would meet before she was old. She wanted.to go to school but she couldn't, She cried and she cried but knew that she shouldn't, For God would bless her with the things she would need, All through her life so she could be free'd - To serve God by helping those she would meet, And those she would talk to out on the street. Then she would meet in her early teer The man that she knew was the man of her dreams. Herb was his name and I'm happy to say, That he was the best, and still is today. They grew, then they married, and made house a home, For two sons who would grow, work, play, and then roam. One was called Sam, and the other one Carmen, Not either one grew to continue the farmin' She raised both those two, did a tine job at that, Sometimes I wonder if she ever sat. Through two wars she worried about Gramp and his son's, .While they went overseas with horrid old guns, To fight for their country so it would be free, For all of us now, yes both you and me. They all came' back home after worry and prayer, Not bad bruised or broken, just worse for the wear. Sam picked a wife, her name was Marion, She soon was with child, little John she was carry'n. And soon she had Dave, and then it was Bill, To raise these three boys she had her fill. ' When Carmen said yes to a girl pick guy dance, He hadn't a clue, to this his last chance, For Mary, she got him, and then just those Iwo'', . Went courting, then married, their love was true blue. They have seven children, their names now let's see, Were Jim, Lorraine, Albert, now that's only three, Dick, Peggy, then Betty were next in the tree, Then Norma to finish their large family, We all grew and we grew in each other's hair, And visited Grandma on the hill way up there, a Just out of town, Lucknow its name, And on the way there we played many a game, We visited often and looked forward you see, To playing at Grandma's by the big poplar tree, And then in the barn we'd help with the chores, If we weren't hiding behind one of the doors. To them it was work, to us it was fun,, • Catching chickens for shipping, in the dark one by one. We had a great time up there on the farm, Even painting the garage did us no harm. Then summers were over, and winter was there, And down south to Florida would go that great pair. At Woodall's in Lakeland they spent some time, Their friends there were many, and bread was a dime. When got down the street, where day old goods sat, In a shop that we called the stale bakery for that, Yes Grandma would buy all the bargains that she. Saw waiting right there to help her and help me, Because through it I've learned that Grandma knew best, She'd teach us to save, for times future I guessed. • When they sold the farm it was sad for us all, But they still went down south way late in. the fall, When Grandpa and Grandma came home in the spring, They'd bring back some grapefruit, or some other neat thing. They were married for years, their love it did thrive, And a party was held at year sixty five. People came from all over, to that open house, In Lucknow .11 was, I went with my spouse. We went and we met people we never knew, All the ones that had come, to visit those two. Those years came and went, and a couple more too, Which proves,that their love was very true blue. That's part of the history, I thought you should know, Why I'm sure in heaven my Grandma will glow, With God and his angels, and Jesus there too, She'll watch over us all, watch me and watch you. And she'll know that we loved her when she was down here, A love we still have, a love we hold dear. So think of her often, and always remember, She did not leave us, this past December. Just a trip she has taken, and I think that she, Has gone up to heaven before you and me, To work and keep busy.as she did here on earth, And help to prepare the place that is worth, More than you or I know it ever could be, Until we join her there in eternity. So regrets I have none, from year eighty seven, Because Grandma I know, is up there in heaven. 9.&'-"eir/ This poem is dedicated to Herb McQuillin in memory of his wife's passing away one year ago. With love, your Grandchildren three guests. Evelyn Cook reported on the community fellowship and visiting. Deanne gave the announcements before closing the meeting. Laura Hare and Elleda Irwin served a lovely lunch. Unit 2 The December meeting of the Lucknow United Church Women met at Pinecrest Manor on November 29 and entertained the residents, in the dining room. The worship service was chaired by Margaret. Cameron, assisted by Peggy Gordon. Margaret opened the meeting with a reading relating to the real meaning of Christmas. Peggy read the Scripture with several carols being sung with Mary MacGillvary at the piano. The Meditation, "One Solitary Life", was given by Margaret followed by the reading "To 'Bethlehem with Love" from Peggy. The worship was closed with prayer. The roll call, a gift I remember, was answered by 14 members and two vistors. The treasurer's report was given and showed a favorable balance. -The jar was passed for four birthdays, Clara Raynard, Margaret Cameron, Ruth Mathers and Lois Campbell. Thanks was received from Edith MacKenzie and Mary Loth and a card was signed for Rev. McFarlane. The penny jar was passed for the Collection of the Least Coin. Several important events were announc- ed for the coming week and plans were made for meetings in the New Year. The meeting was closed with prayer. Unit 3 Unit 3 of the Lucknow United Church Women met at the home of Allene Bradley on November 29. The meeting included a pot luck luncheon prior to the Christmas, meeting. Anna Mae Hunter chaired the business portion of the meeting which included the reading of the minutes and the roll call, your favorite Christmas carol. After the giving of reports, it was decid- ed that the group would carry on as a Unit for another year. Ilein Lemoine presided for the Christmas program. The Scriptures were read by Evelyn Henderson and Mary Black. The devotions, Let Us Go Unto Bethlehem, were taken by Anna Mae Hunter with several carols sung between readings. Christmas readings were also provided by Ilein Lemoine and Lois Goodhue. ° Edith Webster sang 'I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day' while Mrs. deBoer sang 'Count Your Many Blessings,'. accom- panied by Edith Webster. The meeting was closed with prayer. Unit 4 The fourth unit of the Lucknow UCW met for their final meeting of the year on Tues- day, November 29 with an attendance of tewenty members. Mrs. Collyer, presiding, welcomed the group 'and offered a poem of worship. Scripture was read y Mrs. Morningstar, followed with prayer while Mrs. Gibson gave a pre -Christmas meditation. Mrs. Collyer presented the Nativity Scene interspersed with carols and two lovely duets from Mrs. Cooke and Mrs. Steer. Mrs. Neilson of Turnberry Estates was the guest speaker and chose Christmas Past as her subject. She related ex- periences of family Christn'iases enjoyed while living in different countries. Mrs. Neilson was born in England, came to Canada as a war bride and, later, moved with her family to Germany. This in- teresting talk told of some Christmas customs in other countries as well. Mrs. Thompson thanked her for the ora- tion and presented a small gift. Following the miz pah benediction, Mrs. McBride took the chair for the business portion. Roll call wasa answered by a Christmas thought from childhood. Reports were given by treasuer, Mrs. Cameron and by Mrs. Crawford for com- munity friendship. A special collection was also taken up for a Pionsetta,plant for Pinecrest Manor. Mrs. McBride then closed the meeting with prayer. 41, j.