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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-06-01, Page 7ti LOOK AT FRENCH POSTNISSe-During the open house at the high school last Frldaji evening, Miss N. Walker, french teacher at the school, showed a number of visitors. through her class room, Above are Mr,. and Mrs. Herb Fuller right, us students Mame lied Paul. Bennett, left look on. ester Machau, Byron. PUPILS STALE SHP IN FASHIONS AT V/MIS One of the highlights of the op- en house at Wingham District, High School on Friday -Nening was the fashion show, The grade nine. pupil:; PR ell made a blouse and a pair of shorts or. slacks, They modelled their blouses and some of the girls also wore their shorts or slacks. For the most part these pupils had no previous training. The grade ten class made a skirt last autumn and during the winter completed an unlined jacket. They were 'made as "mix and match" but worn together at the show, Grade 10 students wore the pret- ty summer dresses they had made. amid their suits, consisting of skirt vest and blouse, were on display upstairs. With at least three years of home eeonetnics and in most eases four, the grade twelve girls were capable of excellent work, A suit was the major project. The lined skirts. were made before Christmas and the lined jackets were completed by Easter, so that cacti girl 'had a dew spring suit for the Easter season. Hilda Tiffin was Pianist through- out the fashion show and Lynn Prouder/um was the •coninientator. Besides the garments mentioned above, the grade nine classes learn- ed knitting, grade ten, embroidery, eleven crochet work and grade twelve, smocking. Meal prepara- tion is also 'covered in the home tie- miomics 'course. :INSPECT LIBRARY.--LLeslie Fortune, light, chair- man of the Wingham District High School Board,. and Clifford Coultes, English teacher at 'Chesley and a former pupil at the Winghatir school, are shown in- specting some of the books in the high school library. Don Raper, staff member is on. the left. lie Ftiingbant bliatirtZttittcs iiii1NbillA111, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY,, JUNE 1st, W60 teal selections, a piano solo, "Ger- man. Dance No. 1" by 'Beethoven, capably played by Bonnie Jardin; "How Greet Thou Art", sung ex- presslvely by Sandra Cameron, and the duet, "Questions and Ans- wers", sung In melodious harmony by Dianne Davidson and Mary Phillips. A sing-song was enjoyed before a skit, "Fun with Fashions", was Presented by Mrs. Ahara's group. Mrs. Shackleton accompanied the models with suitable music as the fashions through the years were shown. Mrs. Ahara, commentator, brought on another group of mod- els, showing the right and wrong way for teen-agers to dress for various events, The skit ended with the correctly dressed teen- ager in C,G.I,T. uniform, the stat- ing of the purpose and singing of the C.G,I.T. song and Taps closed the program. There were 120 at the banquet, the largest In the history of. the Wingham group. The last and 40th meeting of the ,C.G.I.T. year was held last night inethe form of a campfire supper. The May meeting of the .Goforth Evening Auxiliary 'took place on Tuesday evening at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Everyone joined. in singing the opening hymn, "Gad of Mercy, God of Grace" which was preceded by the call 'to worship from the president, Mrs. Leonard Phillips. Mrs. Scott Raid read Scripture passages, followed by the medita- tion on the 'Bible reading by Mrs. Harry Bateman. Mrs. Bateman pointed Out that the earth and everything it contains belong to the Lord. that the writer of the Psalms was not speaking in past or future tense but was speaking in present tense. Included in the meditation were some very chal- lenging thoughts on stewardship. The intercessory prayer was given by Mrs. Ben Malda after which "Give to Our God Immortal Praise" was sung. As in the month of May especially our thoughts are turned to mothers and the signifi- cance this word has to each of our lives, a portion of the meeting was devoted to this theme. Mrs. Ed. MacAulay read "A Parable to Mothers', telling of a mother who taught her children through life the lessons of courage, fortitude and God, and how at the end of life she left them with more than a mem- ory, her living presence.. The group in charge of the program sang "M-O-T-H-E-R". Minutes of the previous meeting were read, the roll call taken and correspondenee dealt with by the secretary, Mrs, Thomas Henderson. The treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Betty traegan and offertory prayer by Mrs. MacAulay. The tonic, for the evening was a study of Nigeria, largest British colony in the world. Conducted by Mrs. Robert MeXague, It took the form of a guided tour of Mesterei Nigeria. Although the Presbyterian Church iu CeMade only began to share in the work among the pen- pie of Nigeria in 1934, the Church, of Scotland established a' mission there in 1840. Mrs. Redmond Mac- Donald represented a Church of Scotland missionary and told how negro Christian slaves in Jamaica, formerly front. Africa, who were freed at the time of the othaecipa- Hon, in a spirit of thankfulness for their new freedoria desired to bring 'the gospel to their own peo- ple in Africa. Missionaries anti Money were forthcoming and soon this work received support from the 'March of Scotland and in 1845 the first, 1111881011 party landed hi Attlee. Established Mission In Nigeria in 1846 Mrs. Harry BateMan posing as on Evening Auxiliary Caters for Mother and Daughter Banquet The Sunday School room of the ,Wingham United Church was brightly decorated in: blue and white, the colours of the CGIT, for the annual mother and daughter banquet last Wednesday. The Evening Auxiliary of the yv.m.s, catered for this event. The guest speaker was Rev. Lloyd Brown of Brussels who interested the whole gathering with his splen- did address on the varying value of the individual. Though our bodies are' worth 98 cents and we are but a speck in 'the universe, we are of great value to ourselves, to our hiv- ed ones, and to God, Therefore we must spend our lives in the highest kind of service. Christ will streng- then us for any task. The chairman for the program was Betty Ann Lapp. Tribute to the church was paid by Sandra Cummings and Mrs, T. G. Husser replied, pointing out that the chitrch is our spiritual home and is founded on Jesus, Mary Lou Jam- ieson paid tribute to the mothers and Mrs. Beryl Davidson replied on behalf of the mothers, thanking the girls for their trust and the leaders of the G.G.I,T. for their leadership. Barbara Hall paid tribute to the Church of Scotland W,M.S. and thanked the three auxiliaries' for gifts to the C.G.I.T. and especially the Evening Auxil- iary for the banquet. Mrs. Ross Vogan replied and reminded the girls that they have guides for liv- tag. 'The presidents of the Afternoon Auxiliary and Young Woman's Auxiliary, Mrs. 'Finland and Mrs. Gibson, were guests, and also Miss Caroline Wellwood. Cal.f,T.'s most, frequent chauffeur, Mrs. Jack Rea- vie, thanked the speaker for his splendid address and Pamela Burns presented him with a hook from the C.G.I.T. • Mrs. G. W. Tiffin presented 100 per cent attendance awards to 17 girls. These were Trudy Allen, Barbara Hall, Linda Templeman, Mary Lou .Jamieson, Mary Phillips, Dianne Davidson, Rollie Schipper, Noreen Nicol, Carol Walsh, Peggy Ahara, Edna Mae Armstrong, San- dra Cummings, Pat. Shackleton, Lynn Parkinson, Lynda Whitby and Miss Marny Moffat and Mrs. R. Ahara. Miss Moffat and Mrs. Ahara spoke of the benefits of be- ing leaders. The program included three nuts- R.:114 Agar Wed Mucvale Church BaSiteM of white lilacs, ehryean- theinume and pink carnations 'dec- orated Bleievale United Church on Saturday. May .28th at 3 . o'clock for the wedding of Wilda Arlene Agar and Chester Gordon Higgins, The bride is the daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. Wallace Agar of Wingham and the groom is the son of Mr. anti Mre, Gordon Higgins, 13rasels, R.R. 5. Rev. T. G. Rimer officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Miss Mary IA Wright was organist and played traditional wedding -music. She accompanied the soloist, Mr, Alan Neelon of Eluevale, who sang "0 Perfect Love" and "Wedding Prayer'". Given. in marriage by her father,, the bride chose a floor-length gown• of white silk organza featur- ing a fitted bodice, brief shirred, sleeves with applique guiture lace trimmed neckline, full bouffant skirt with matching applique lace and bustle back accent worn over 'bridal satin and hoop. Her veil was scalloped net with pearl trim, caught by a tiara of pearls and sequins. She carried a cascade of pink delight roses and white satin ribbon, As maid, of honor, Miss Shirley Agar of Toronto, sister of the bride, chow/ a gown of aqua flock- ed nylon over taffeta, featuring a short full skirt, scooped 'neckline. and matching gloves and narrow white headband. She carried a cascade bouquet Of white baby baby chrysanthemums. As the .bridesmaids, Mete Charles Hay of Varna, sister, of the bride, and Mee Isobel Smith of Brussels. chose gowns similar to that of the, maid of honor and carried. cascade bouquets of baby chrysanthemeros. The best man was Jack Higgins, Brussels, RP,.. -5, brother of the bridegroom. The guests were ushered by Charles Hay of Yarns and George Higgins, Brussels, R.R. 5. • For the wedding dinner held in the church parlors, which was decorated with lilacs, tulips and other spring flowers, the guests were received by the bride's mother wearing a turquoise figured arnel dress, pink eaceessories and white carnations dorsage. She was assist- ed. by the bridegroom's mother who chose a blue figured! sheer over taffeta dress with white acces- sories and, white corsage. The dittner was served by Mrs. Al. Nicholson, Miss Marilyn Reihl, Miss Carol Derbeekeg and Miss Lorraine Wray. For a trip to the Soethern. States the bride chose a pale blue two- pie& dress with white accessories and corsage of pink carnations. On their return they will reside on the groom's farm on. the 4th line of Morris Township. Guests were present from Toron- to, Meaford, Stratford Brussels, Eluevale, Belgrave, Behnore and Wingham. HELM Rev, anti Mrs. W. F. MacLeod and family of Stratford visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coultes and family. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Coultes spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Harman Mitchell at Rothsay. Welcome to Open House at U,S,S. No, 17, Bast Wawanosh and Mot.- rig, The teachers, (Mrs. Mary Woods and Mrs. Mary Holland, with their pupils of Belgrave (Sen- ior and junior rooms extend a• hearty invitation , the parents And friends to come to the Belgrave 801001 on Friday evening from 7,30 to 9.80 p.m. Miss Shirley Agar of Toronto, Mrs, Florente Turvey of Meaford and Mr. George Agar of Stratford client the week-end at the home lArallace Agar. They attended the wedding of Higgins and Agar. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Jaelclin of RUA/crier attended the Higgins- Agar wedding on Saturday. Envoy G. S. Newman is Guest Speaker St. Andrew's Presbyterian Couples' Club held the regular meeting on. Turescley of last .week. The call to worship was given 'by the president, followed by the hymn, "God .of Mercy, God of Grace." Arnold Taylor read the Scripture and Mt's. TaYlor led in prayer. Everyone enjoyed a sing-song a nd. the minutes were read and the roll called, During the business discussion a letter of thanks was read from the board of managers for a $50.00 donation. The offering was received with Mrs. Charles Perrott giving the offertory prayer. It was announced that the trim on the Golden Circle School would be painted on Thursday. Mrs. Robert McKague introduced the guest speaker, Envoy G. Stan- ley Newman, of the Salvation Army, who gave a very interesting talk on the wonderful work being done by the Army, He was thanked by Charles Perrott, who closed the meeting 'with prayer following the hymn, "The Day Thou Gayest, Lord, 'Is 'Ended". Lunch was served by the com- mittee, Mr. and Mrs. Perrott and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Taylor. The committee for the next meeting will be Mr. and Mrs. Jim Carr and Mr. and Mrs. Earl ,Heywood. McArter-Cook Vows al Belgrave BELGRAVE—The Knox United Church, Belgrave, was the Setting on Saturday at 12 noon when Flor- ence May Cook and William Cam- eron McArter exchanged marriage .'ows before Rev. W. D. Clark. The bride is the- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Cook, Belgrave, and 'he MildegrOmn hi the son of Mrs. Ivan McArter and. the late Mr. MeArter, Brussels H.R. 4. The bride chose a ballerina-length gown of white nylon chiffon, tea-, Wring .a high shirred waistline, lace bodice With Sequin trimined ler:Wine and short sleeves and matching mitts. A headdress of embroidered 'Mohair trimmed with pearls held het finger-tip veil of tulle illusion. She carried a 'bou- quet of white thrysantheinunis and pink roses, As her sister's bridesmaid Miss Lois Cook of Belgrave chose a bal- lerina-length gown of Mint green flocked nylon, featuring a. 'bouffant skirt with a shirred cummerbund of matching tafetta, and Matching mitts and headpiece. She Carried Miss Blayne Wood Feted by Friends The council chamber was decor- ated In green and 'white and bou- quets of spring flowers on Friday evening when Miss Rath PrYfogle and Miss Sheila Saerter were host- esses at a shower in honors of Mi ss Blayne Wood. Miss. Wood's Mar- riage to Bill Rintoul. wit/ take place on dune 10. The table was 'covered with a green cloth and centred with a bouquet oftuilps , narcissi and Illy- of-the-valley, flanked by candel- abra with green candles. Mies Wood was escorted to a de- corated chair and Miss Fryfogle , gave an address. The bride-elect was presented with two lamps and a clothes basket filled with a //em- ber of smaller household articles such as sheets, canister set, place mats, etc. Her mother, Mrs. Al- bert Wood, and Mrs. Neiman Rio- tout assisted in opening the gifts. The gathering was broken into groups for an edible contest. Miss Sandra Wright's. group won the first prize with Mrs. H. P. Car- michael's group coming second. Winaers in the "bride's trip" were Miss Nancy Fowler, Miss Wood, Mrs. Rintoul, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Carmichael and Mrs. Harold Wild. Everyone wrote out her favorite recipe and they were all inserted in a, recipe box and given to the bride-elect, Mies Wright led in a si ng-song. Miss Pat Bennett was in charge of the lunch which brought a 'most enjoyable evening to a close. CLINTON HUI WINS DISTRICT TRACK MEET The first district track and field meet sponsored by thee North Huron Secondary Schools Associ- ation, to be held since 1950, was staged at the Sports field RCAF Station, Clinton, last Friday. Ath- letes from Goclerich, Clinton, Wing- ham and Soaforth participated. It is expected that the event will once again be held annually, The Clinton District High School took top place with 203% points, followed by Goderich, Winghara and Seaforth. Top winners from the Wingleage District *High School were Ronald. Howard first in Senior boys 220 yd. race and second in the 100 yd.; Gerald Foxton, won first in senior shot put and second in the senior discus throw; Garry Willis, first, intermediate discus; Jerald Schemer, third, intermediate. 440 yd.; Barry Fuller, third, intermed- iate hop, step and jump; Bill Dalli- more, third, intermediate pole vault; Barry Pickford, third, inter- mediate high jump; Donald Mc- Dawell, second, junior pole vault; Wayne Farrier, second, junior dis- cus tnrae; Bruce Machan, second, junior shot put; William Maclntyre, third, junior shot put, Murray Mc- Clennan, third, junior 440 yd. Wing- ham school also took first place in the senior 880 yd. relay race with Wayne Brown, Peter Carmichael, Walton McKibbon and Ronald Howard competing. In the girls' events June Wright Won first in the intermediate 75 yd. race and second in the 100 yd. intermediate class. Jane 'Hether- ington , took first, intermediate softball' throw, third in the run- ning broad jump; Betty Ann Lapp, second,' intermediate 75 yd., third intermediate high jump; Patricia Norminton, 'third, Intermediate standing broad jump. Judith Mc- Kibbon, first, 75 yd.; Bonnie Bel- lagh, second, junior GO yd., third, junicir softball throw; Marlene Martin, second, junior standing broad jump, Linda, Coultes, second, junior running broad jump. The Wingham girls also won first place in the intermediate girls' relay race, The team was CoMposed of Jane Hetherington, Linda Coultes, Trudy deYong, Betty Ann Lapp. In the inter- mediate relay Helen Hotchkiss, Nadine Cooke, Jame Wright, and Patricia Norminton teamed up to win third place. a nosegay of pink carnations. The, flower girl, Janet Paton, of Mossley, niece of the bride, wore a pink net 'over taffeta dress with matching headdress and carried a basket of pink tarnations and white chrysanthemums. The beat man was Charles Turn- bull of ErtasselS. The church parlours were decor- ated with baskets of White lilacs, pink tulips and baskets of white chrysanthemums for the wedding dinner which Was served by Misses . Joan Brydges, Marlene McKenzie andShirley Ellis. Por a trip to Western Canada the 'Mich) those a, figured dress of moss green and white, with white' ac- cessories. A White gardenia cor- sage completed her ensemble, On their return the couple will reside at,Httassels, B.R. 4. Guests .Wehe present from Wood- stock, Kitthener, Mossley, rims- Sets and Wingham. elderly Wilt slave woman told of what it meant to he a slave under a native king before and- after the ' influence of Christianity and how the missionaries did much to al- leviate the sufferings of the slaves. The speaker told of privileges 'and drawbacks which were the lot of Nigerian women, and also of the work of Mary Slessor, who labour- ed for 38 years among the inland tribal pepples and who was known as "The White Queen of Kalabar". Dealing with the problem of lep- rosy, Mrs. Scott' Reid told of sever- al villages each ..containing about 2,000 lepers and how the message of Christ has brought good news and hope to these .penple when mission hospitals and dispensaries endeavour to heat sick bodies and sin-sick souls. Concluding the topic Mrs. 'Ben 'Maids. as a Nigerian Church Sister related how schools were established by the mission in each area the church entered. Many of the first teachers and evangelists came from the mission. Today schools are financed by the gayer/merit but supervised by the mission. Seperstitious beliefs are gradually being overcome. "The Day Thou Gayest Lord is Ended" was sung and Mrs. Red- mond MacDonald closed the meet- ing with prayer. Refreshments were served by the program com- mittee, Harrison-Toner GORRJE---011 Saturday at 3 pan. Dorothy Jean Toner of RR. 2, Wroxeter and Peter Lamont Har- rison of R.R. 2, Harriston, were united in marriage in the Gordo United Church byethe Rev. J. Sw- art Clarke. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Irv- ing Toner of R.R. 2, Wroxeter and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon S. Harrison of R.R. 2, Harriston. George Gregg of -Toronto was the organist and Miss Yvonne Sperling, of Gorrie was soloist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore 'a floor-length gown of Chantilly lace over slipper satin with sabrina neckline, embroidered with 'twinkling sequins and seed pearls and with lily-point sleeves. The gown had a very bouffant skirt 'featuring a. beautiful back detail of row upon row of Chantilly lace and tulle ruffles. The. finger-tip veil was of hand-rolled French il- lusion and was held by a tiara of seed pearls and tiny jewels. 'fikze carried a cascade boAquet of pink. Sensation roses and white Shasta mums. The bride's sister. Miss Ruth Toner, was maid of honor, wearing a waltz-length gown of blue silk organza, featuring a scooped neck- line and tiny sleeves with cummer- hund of blue taffeta going Into tiv.,o large polars at back. Bridesmaids were 'Miss Eleanore Walsh of Belgrave and MS§ Sally' Harrison of Harriston, sister of the groom. They wore- gowns similar to the 'bride's with matching double-bow headbands and carried (ballerina bouquets of white shasta mums. Little Miss Marilyn Bell, niece of the bride, was attired in a. dress of yellow silk• organza over 'taf- feta with very full skirt and cum- merbund of taffeta, forming a large how at the back. She lied a matching double bow headband and carried a ballerina bouquet of yellow shasta mums. Groomsman was William Tilden, St. Thomas. Ushers were J. Wood- burn Lambe, Hamilton and Max Bell. Gorrie. , . For the reception and dinner in the, United Church parlors the bride's mother wore a-dress of lose biege brocaded organza over taf- feta with mint green accessories and a corsage of yellow porn-pome. The groom's mother 'chose a biege organza. over taffeta with multi- flowered hat and biege accessories with corsage of pink tinted baby. mums, lb-v. Dr. L. II. Fowler of Knex Presby t e rian Chu tech, Harriston, was toastmaster. For the wedding trip to the U.S. the bride wore' a light hive suit with while aceessories and white gardenia corsage. The couple will reside on the groom's farm, .R.R. 2. Harriston. The groom is a gradee ate of the O.A.C., Gteelph. Guests were present from Ham- ilton, St. Thomas, Oshawa, Toronto, Harriston, PeEferiaw, Preston and other points. Belorave Chefs Hold Meetings BELGRAVE- -The sixth and s.ev- entli meetings of .the Belgrave Meat Chefs were held at the homes of Lila Black and Donna, Grasby. The meetings opened in the usual manner with the 441 pledges and Motto, followed by militates, of the last meeting. benionstrations were given by Lila Black on the making of shep- herd's pie and by ”onno. -(4rasby oil making a meat loaf,' The roll calls were answered by "One good rea- son for having liver" and "Menu (planned for your family". Mrs, Irwin told about pork and demonstrated the cooking of a • small toast as well as frozen meat. Mrs. Johnston gave many ideas for the use of left-over meats and ground meat in Many forms such as hamburg, used for the meat loaf. The girls discussed the achieve- ment day and what they would do, Tilt' meetings were adjourned and a delicious luneh 'served. The next and lost meeting will be hem on jinn,- 4 at the home of Marjorie Hopper.' HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE on Friday evening saw st good crowd at the school. Among those regis- tered by Gloria lilacHnnald, seated, were M. J. Pet,tat- piece, board member, from, Lucknow; &dui Gaunt, Whitechurch; Clarence Hanna Ileigrave, reeve of East Wawaaosh; Orville McGowan, Blyth and Rev. T. J. McKinney, Teeswater. ONE HIGHLIGHT of the open house staged at the high school last Friday 'evening was the fashion show Add In the auditorium, liffteltort Ste. Marie is shown above on the singe as she 'Modelled infortual wear for the audience. She was One of a itatinher Of the selloa to net hi this capatity.