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WHITECHURCH —About 50 en-
joyed a pot luck supper in the SS
room of the United Church on
Thursday evening when the snams
hers of the congregation and their
families gathered. Rev. W. R.
Welsh presided for the business
meeting which followed, opening
the meeting with Scripture reading
and prayer.
Milian Moore, the secretary, read
the minutes of last year's meeting,
and the secretaries of the different
groups gave their reports, There
;ire 34 active families with a total
3nembership of 158.
k., W, R. Chapman and Millan
Acjore were elected on the Session
for six years, and Elmer Sleight-
holm: for two years. The four new
stewards for three years are Chas.
Martin, Russell Gaunt, E. W. Bee-
croft and Donad Hill, The ushers
are Garry Chapman, Donald Gaunt,
Laverne Dowling, Russell Purdon,
Elgin Sleightholm and Elwin.
Moore. The auditors are Mrs. A.
N. Coultes, E. H. Groskorth and
Clifford Laidlaw,
Finaaaa .committee, Rupee]] Put,s,
don, Clifford LaidlaW, E. HaGros-'
korth; Al, ,,ce M., Mrs. J. D. Bee s
erof a Mrs. M. Moore, Mrs. Gres-
korth, Mrs. Garnet Farrier; Obser-
ver, one to a family, Mrs. Milian
Moore, Mrs.' Ezra Scholtz; press
reporter, Mrs. J. D. Beecroft; pi-
anists, Mrs. G. E. Farrier, Mrs.
Dan Tiffin, Mrs. J, D. Beecroft,
The congregation had raised a
1 of $2824 and had a balance
a. ,'ia hand of $100 and had raised
over $800 for M. and M, fund of the
church.
Hear Letter ,From
Rev. Angus MacKay
WHITECIRJRCH. -The WMS of
the Presbyterian Church met on
Wednesday last at the home of
Mrs. Victor Emerson with 17 ladies
present and the president, Mrs,
Johnston Conn, presiding.
Mrs. H. D. McDonald read the
Scripture message and spoke the
Laws of the Bible, The roll call
was answered by naming a law of
the Bible and telling something of
its origin.
Mrs. Conn gave a report of the
A annual business meeting of
!li
Mait-
t ' d Presbyterial, held recently le.
, high= Presbyterian Church.
attns were made to get the speak-
er for 'the World Day of Prayer,
to be held this year in the United
Church, Mrs. Frank Coulter told
the highlights of the Glad Tidings.
Mrs, Conn gave two readings.
Mrs. Emerson gave a. splendid
talk on -"Words." The importance
of words, how they should be used
and how languages are so valuable,
Mrs. James McInnis- gave the of-
fertory prayer, and a letter was
read from Rev. Angus MacKay, of
Jansi, India, thanking the ladies
. • . . ... ..... .
Injured at Stable
As Calf Kicks Gate
WHITCHURCH Akita Purdon
met with a painful accident on
Monday when working among his
cattle in thee stable.
A calf knocked down a gate with
both calf and gate falling on Mr.
Purdoras leg and ankle bones, sev-
erely scraping and bruising them,
STARTED AS ONE
CHURCHES UNITING
FOR MORE STRENGTH
WRITECHURCH—The WMS of
the United Church met on Tuesday
last at the home of Mrs. Dan
Tiffin with 20 ladies present, and
Mrs. Russell Gaunt presiding for
the North Group. Mrs. Gaunt read
a poem, "Rose of the Four Seas-
ons" All read a Psalm in unison.
Mrs.. J, D. Beecroft read the Scrip-
ture message, and Mrs. Gaunt led
in *nra,yer.
Mrs, Ben McClenagha.n read an
interesting chapter -from the study
book; "The Turning World", telling
of the refugees arid the efforts
establish themsalvai on faciris away
from the camps. She told of the E.
Asian Christian Conference, saying
this was the century of homeless
men.
Mrs. Jas. Falconer played violin
numbers. Mrs, Milian Moore told
of the Board of Women, as related
by the Church Council, explaining
that in 1962 all would be under
The Mission. of the Church. Mrs.
Moore told of the chapter, "The
Vision Lost," telling how the
church started out as one, in early
times, and spread from Jews to
Samaritans, to Rome and to Chris-
tianity and now so many were re-
uniting for strength and saving of
over-lapping energy and expenses.
Mrs. J. D. Beecroft spoke briefly
on Stewardship. The roll call was
answered by payment of fees.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. Garnet Farrier. Plans
were made .for the World Day of
Prayer meeting in February. Mrs.
Moore closed the meeting with
prayer.
Mrs. Ruseell Purdon presided for
the business meeting of the WA
that followed, The allocation of $204
had been sent to the Presbyterial
treasurer, and a thank you note
was read for the gift sent to Miss
Jean Stewart, missionary at Trini-
dad, A discussion on choir expenses
followed, and the meeting was
closed by the S'Vlizpah benediction.
for a gift received. The next meet-
ing will be held at the home of
Mis. H. D. McDonald, Mrs. Russell
Ross closed the meeting with
prayer.
GAUNT—In Sarnia General Hos-
pital on January 10,' 1961, to Mr,
and Mrs. Harold• Gaunt, a son,
Richard Gordon,
n02 Allocation Sent
To Presbytery Treas.
WHITECITURCH—The WMS of
Calvin-Brick United Church was
held on Wednesday at the home of
Mrs. Alex Robertson with 20 ladies
present, Mrs. John Jamieson pre-
sided for the meeting with the
theme, "The Unchanging Glory of
God." All read the prayer of peni-
tence in unison. Mrs Harold Currie
read the Scripture and Mrs. Ron-
ald Coultes led in prayer, for the
needy, the sick, the Congregation,
the WMS, and the missionaries of
the church, All repeated the Lord's
prayer.
Mrs. Lawrence Taylor read a
missionary poem. Mrs. Kenneth
Mason's group, presented a skit on
work camps In many lands, espec-
ially Italy and Greece, in the re-
habilitation of interment camps.
She was assisted by Mrs. Taylor,
Mrs. Ronald Coultes and Mrs.
Jamieson,
Mrs. Norman Coultes, president,
presided, while Rev, j, H, Ander-
son installed the officers for this
year, and led in prayer. The con-
veners of the committees then gave
their reports. The allocation of
$202 had been sent to Presbyterial
treasurer: Mrs. Goidon:-McBurney
read a letter from Miss Agatha
Coultes, WMS visiting missionary
in Edmonton Hospitals, thanking
them for the Christmas box of
treats and money sent, Cards of
thanks were also read from sev-
eral members of the church, and
the ladies were invited to attend
the community workshop being
held this week at Hensall and
Blyth.
The group decided to donate $10
to the ilarch of Dimes from their
special church fund. Mrs. Norman
Coultes and Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft
were to get the speaker for the
World Day of Prayer, to be held
in one of their homes in February.
The ladies were asked to be ready
to quilt two quilts this week, Mrs.
Anderson closed the meeting with
prayer.
WHITHIllail
Mr. William 'Forster, Lorne and
Norma visited on Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Ronald Perrott of Code-
rich. Miss Winifred Farrier of
Toronto spent the week-end with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R.
Farrier,
The Teachers' College students,
Claire Chainney, Karen Groskorth
and Elaine Conn returned to Strat-
ford this week,
Mr, Chas. Falconer of Glarais
visited on Thursday last with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs, James Fal-
coner,
Farmers are getting very scare of
water. Spring wells are drying up
and these low temperatures have
caused great trouble with frozen
Water pipes and bowls in the barns.
Miss Evelyn Stephens of Gorrie
spent the week-end with Miss
Sandra Chamney,
Miss Dorma Rintotil visited oh
BRUSSELS SCHOOL iS ,
OFFICIALLY OPENED
The new public 40001 at W-
sel° was, 45"10411Y opened last Fri-
day afternoon when, the ribbon was
cat by Inspector J. H, Kinkead of
the North Huron Inspectorate. The
building contains six classrooms.
and an auditorium.
The opening took place during
the afternoon, when all the child-
ren were on hand for the cere-
monies. Another program the
same evening was open to the pub,
lie.
In the afternoon Rev. L, Brown,
board chairman, welcomed the
large audience and children. Sev-
eral musical numbers were given
by the children under the direst*
lion of Mrs. W. H. King. Inspec-
tor Kinkead introdnced the speaker
Very Rev. F, G, 'Stewart, D.1),, the
ministe'r of St. Andrew's Pres1sYs
Ian Church, Kitchener. He is a
past moderator of the General As-
sembly of the Presbyterian Church
in Canada and a former chairman
of the Kitchener Board of Second-
ary Education.
In his rinarits the speaker told
the children that their parents had
built the fine new school in the
hope that it would 'give them the
necessary foundation for adult-
hood, with the -desire to see them
grow to be well-educated and good,
citizens,
Following the ceremonies the
children returned to.' their class-
rooms and the public had an op-
portunity to tour the new school.
In the evening Rev, H. L. Jen-
nings gave the invocation with an
official welcome from the board
chairman, Rev, L, Brown, A Bible
was presented -by .1. A. Smith.
Greetings ,were received from
George MeCutcheon, reeve of Brus-
sels; John Hanna, M.P.P„ la' E.
Cardiff, Ma'a; the Haldimand In-
spectorate and T, R. Brown, in-
spector.
The senior students rendered
three musical selections before the
official presentation of the keys to
the new -building by B. P. Templin,
the architect. Rev. H. L. Jennings
offered prayers of dedication for
the new school.
S. H. Kinkead, North Huron in-
spector, after making several ob-
servations, introduced the speaker,
Very Rev. F. G. Stewart, D.D. Miss
L. Mitchell spoke on behalf of the
staff and a portrait of the Queen
was presented by Mrs. E.
Following the program refresh-
ments were served by, the Brussels
Home and School Association. sass
Tuesday with Miss Joyce Thor-
burn of Amberley.
Mr. -and Mrs. Stewart Couplancl
of Toronto spent the week-end
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Robinson and with Wrox-
eter relatives,
Mrs. Leask McGee, Wingham,
has been visiting for several weeks
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Basil Davidson of .St. Catharines.
Accompanied by Mr. Davidson,
Mrs. McGee returned home on
Thursday and visited with Mr. and
Mrs. George McGee. .
Mrs. George Kennedy has plan-
ned to hold a euchre at the For-
dyce School this Wednesday even-
ing in aid of the hot school lunch
fund.
Mr. Elmer 'Ireland and Mr, Ivan
Dow attended the Leadership
Training course, held for three
days last week in Goderich.
Thirteen tables were in play
at the euchre held, on Friday night
in the memorial hall here, sponsor-
ed 'by the South group. Mrs. Alec
Leaver and. Myles St. Marie held
high points, and Brenda Coultes
and Charles Shiell held low points.
1
George Gregg won the mystery
prize draw. Lunch was served and
all enjoyed the social time, even
tn zero weather.
Rev. George Watt of Oakville
visited here on Tuesday and Rev.
and Robert Watt of Toronto visit-
ed with their father, Rev. W. J.
Watt, and with their mother, Mrs.
Watt, a patient in Wingham Hos-
pital last week, Mr. and- Mrs.
George Thompson and sons. of
Feversham spent the week-end
here, when Mrs. Watt was able to
return home on Friday,
Mr, and Mrs, Howard Fuller,
Wingham, visited on Saturday
with Mr. and Mrs. James Currie.
-Mrs. J. T, Bildfell and family
of London spent the week-end
with her mother, Mrs. W. Davis.
—Mrs. Alex Skinn was in Kit-
chener on Tuesday, due to the
death of her brother-in-law, John
Wain. Mr. Skinn went to the city
today to attend the funeral,
—Mrs. Fred Fuller was able to
leave hospital on Wednesday and
return to her duties at the nurses'
residence.
—Mr. and Mrs. John Bills, Ent-
wistle, Alta., were visitors in town
last week. Mrs, BIIIIs was form-
erly Grace Wellwood. She lived in
Wingham and attended school
here. They motored through the
,United States and reported good
road and good weather all the
—Mrs, C. F. Johnson was at Don
Mills from Tuesday to Friday of
last week visiting with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. C. R. Riches, Mr. Riches
and family, Mrs. P, M. Beare, Ow_
en Sound, spent a few days early
this week with her parents, Rev.
and Mrs, Johnson,
—Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McCall,
Mr. Harold McCall, Mr. and Mrs.
Stewart McCall and family, Mr.
and Mrs. Ross McCall and family,
all of Walton, Mr. and Mrs. John
Bruce of Seaforth, Mrs. Ella
Burke, Mrs. Ed MacAuley and Mr.
and Mrs. Cal Burke and family,
all of Wingham, attended the bap-
tism, of Stephen Bruce, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Burke at the Un-
ited Church on Sunday, and spent
the remainder of the day with Mr.
and Mrs. F. Burke.
—Mr. and Mrs. Allan McGill
were in London Friday evening to
attend the musical, "Wonderful
Town" at the Grand Theatre, in
which their son, Stewart, was a
-member of the cast, This was pre-
sented by the students of the Uni-
versity of Western Ontario,
—Ab Nethery was able to return
home on Sun-day after spending the
past three months at St. Joseph's
Hospital, London.
—Friends of Mrs. W. S. Greer
were sorry to learn that she was
taken to Wingham General Hos-
pital on Friday night, when she
suffered a heart attack, Mrs,
Greer was resting more comfort-
ably on Sunday but is not allowed
to have visitors,
—Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Morrison
of Toronto visited for a week with
his sister, Mrs. Cletus Rettinget'
and Mr. Rettiager before leaving
for an extended vacation in Cali-
fornia and Vancouver.
—Visitors with Mrs. S. A. Murray
on Sunday were Mrs. Ford Murray
and family of Brampton and Mr.
and Mrs. Cyril Murray of Goderich,
—Miss Marlene Stainton of Lon.
don ahcl Mr, and Mrs. Neil Stein-
ton of l'oresto visited over the
Week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Percy
Stainton,
Mr. and Mrs. Don Dolmage. of
London were week-end visitors
with her parents, Mr, and Mrs.
Percy Harris.
--Mr. and Mrs. Len •MeDonald
and Roddy of London were guests
with Mr, and Nita. Eric Walden on
Friday and -Saturday.
SCHOOL BOARD-s-The Brussels Public School
Board members, responsible for the erection of the
new school building in that village, which was
officially opened last Friday, are shown above. ilk
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1NITED CHURCH HAS
SUCESSFUL YEAR
IVEW SCHOOL—The bear Brussels Ftddie School; which Was Officially
opened last Friday atternoou is planted above,. Tile. new building 18
Modern in every respect and is Of 64dt aunt onneint Week obstinate..
Right to left, J. MCWhirter, R. Kennedy, F. "Mitchell,
Rev. L, Brown, chairman, Q, Stephenson and L.
Ebel.
lion with several illiteratialta that wig utiiixc thb total hoot. wee
the fullest eatent,
Baptismal Service
At United Church
At a service of Holy Baptism at
Wingham. Milted 'Murcia on Sun-
day morning, Rev, T, G, fusser
baptized slit infants, The children
mere tifeApiEt63 for baptism by
to Russell Zurbrigg, on 'behalf of the
',session, Faye McGuire was the
flavor girl and presented each of
PART OF THE LARGE CROWD that was on hand for the official
opening of the new Brussels public school last Friday afternoon, is
shown above. The youngsters heard Very Rev. Dr. F. Stewart', past
moderator of the Presbyterian Church, Kitchener, describe the saeri-
flee that parents make in order to build such modern schools. The
children later moved to their classrooms. and the public toured the
school,
PERSONALS
St. Augustine Forms
C.W.L. Parish Council
Several ladies of St, Augustine
met in the parish hall on Tuesday
of last week to form a parish coun-
cil of the Catholic Women's League
of Canada.
Rev. L. C. Thomas opened the
meeting with the League prayer,
welcomed the ladies and introduc-
ed Mrs, H. Ferris, secretary of the
London Diocesan Connie!, who gave
an interesting talk on CWL and its
activities since its origin. After a
discussion it was moved by Mrs,
Jos, Hickey and seconded by Mrs,
Wm,. Redmond, to- form a parish
council].
Fr. Thomas appointed the follow-
ing officers: President, Mrs, Win.
Redmond; 1st vice., Mrs. Myles St.
Marie: secretary and press con-
vener, Mrs. W tn. Kina ; trear; ur- Mallrath suffered from er and convener of finance, Mrs. boil le her ear.
Gus Devereaux,
Mrs. W. J. Farrell, second vice —
.*•
Mr. and Mrs. James Me1'lrath,
who has been visiting for several
weeks with Toronto relatives, re-
turned i.ome on Thursday, Mrs.
a severe
preferred and common stock 5%
cash and other -assets amounted to
10%, The net rate of interest, earn-
ed, increased to 5.41%.
Speaking of the large part which
has been taken by non-Canadian
investors in the country's expan-
sion since the war, and the sizeable
non-Canadian ownership in many
of her industries, President George
L, Holmes comments: "I would
hope that -this problem could be re-
solved by the enterprise and initia-
tive of Canadians rather than by
unreasonable restrictions placed on
non-Canadian investors, since it is
important for the continued de-
velopment of Canada's resources
and trade to maintain a sound cli-
mate for foreign investment,"
Mr. Holmes predicts that 1961
will be a favorable year for Manu-
facturers Life and will see the com-
pany -become a billion dollar ear-
poratioa. _
WHITECHURCH`
WHITECHURCH
Mr, and Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft
visited on Thursday last with her
father, Mr. Robert Watson, a
patient in Seaforth Scott Memorial
Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson
of Goderich visited on Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs, Calvin Robinson.
Mr. William, Henry was able to
return home from Toronto on
Saturday, making the trip with
Mr. Robert Dunn of Toronto.
The ladies of the village group
were busy last week quilting a
quilt at the home of Mrs. W. R.
Farrier, for the decoration fund
for the memorial hall, The ladies
of the North Group are quilting
this Tuesday -at the home of Mrs,
Russell Gaunt for the decoration
fund.
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Carruthers
and. family of Goderich, visited
on Sunlay at the home of his
sister, Mrs. George Fisher,
-Severna • -from, this :community
attended the funeral of -the late
James Stokes at Belmore on Tuesa
slay last.
The stormy weather, with zero
temperatures, kept folks at home
this week-end and keeps folks
busy filling up the stoves and
furnaces.
Ayel111.1•Er
Best Year Ever for
Manufacturers Life
The Manufeclarere alfe'e, new
business of $562 millions in 19(i'i
was an all-time high for a year's
operation, representing a gein of
20%. over the 1950 'figure, Al yes re
talc] the eompany's businesh in
force amounted to $3,511
Total payments to polieyoseners
and beneficiaries iu 1960 also set at !
new record with Manufactervra
Life paying out $131 inane/Ls in
death claims, nuLtared endowments, ,
annuity puyments end ether policy •
benefits, including millions in
dlivdends to Imlicyoweers. a he
total benefits Paid since the ineer•
poration of 'the rent um 18e7
exceeds $ats
Assets held in bust for paymma
of future policy benefits; 110W total
$961 millions, ft avernmen I rind
other public body bonds vorati hate]
20ai. of assets; while other puline.
utility and eorporation bonds total.-
led 52S]; mortgages and real
held for investment made up Kees,
president of the London Diocesan
Council, explained 11w different.
convenershipe and their purposes,
after which Fr, Thomas appointed
the following conveners; Spiritual,
Mrs. .Tos. Hickey; membership,
Mrs. Cyril :Hoye; citizenship and
immigration, Mrs. Raymond Doyle.
The officers were then installed by
Rev. Thomas.
The new president took the chair
and the charter was applied tor.'
After a discussion it was moved by
Mrs. Jos, Hickey and seconded by
Mrs, Gus Devereaux to hold meet.
ings the first. Monday of, each
month at 2 p.m..airs. Wit. Kina-
ban ,offered her home for the next
meeting on February 13th. Mrs. Wm.
Redmond timeked the laaite and
wishe d th e m enema' at the meeting
in bucknow. The meeting dosed
with prayer and lunch win; served.
F WITH A HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN
Home Improvement Loans are available through
your bank under the National Housing Act for
alterations and repairs to the exterior or interior
of a home and for a wide variety of other improve-
ments, You may borrow up to $4,000 with up to
ten years to repay. These loans are also available
to the owners of rental properties.
WITH A FARM IMPROVEMENT LOAN
Farm improvement Loans, backed by the G)omin-
ion Government are available from your bank—
up to $7,500 at five per cent simple interest and
up to ten years to repay.
These loans cover the purchase of all types of
farm equipment and improvement to the farm
house and farm buildings.
a WITH A SMALL BUSINESS LOAN
Enquire about Government-backeo loans for
Improvements to small business establishments
through the chartered banks—up to $25,000 and
up to ten years to repay.
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ISStittiltY AtITHOItITY ittsnsttit-10 C,A1011A,
Why Wait for Spring?
the mothers with a raination cor-
sage.
; The children bantizerl were Kin ea
Marie, daughter of Mr„ and Mrs..
Lovett MCC:1111'0; it4' 1)9 rie-dr.
daughter of Dr. nnd Mrs, Samuel
Smith; (3olda Lea, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Mae Sewers: Gary
Lynn, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Maciran; Karen tamisa daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Boll and
Stephen 'Bruce, son of Mr. am'
Mrs. Frank -Burke.