HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1975-12-24, Page 20Tin LUCKN SENTINEL. LUCKNOW. ONTARIO WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 14; I
Silver Lake WI
The Christmas meeting of the
Silver Lake Institute was held at
the home of the convener and
hostess Mrs. E. Lizmore, on
Thursday. December4th. The first
vice' president Mrs. Ray Stanley
was in the chair. The meeting,
which was attended by ten
members and two guests. was
opened by singing of the Ode and
repeating the Mary Stewart Col-
lect. The scripture was read by the
hostess. The roll call was answered
by presentation of a favourite
heirloom. This was the Education
and Cultural Affairs meeting.
The secretary-treasurer.- Mrs.
Ellisoti Hodgins, read the financial
statement and . dealt with other
correspondence. It 'was rioted that
"the bazaar held. November 7, was
quite successful. The quilt was
won by Mrs. Pat Hayes, Another
Institute quilt, which has already
been started by Mrs. Clarence
Hedley, is planned for this winter.
Mrs. Ron Thacker and Mrs. E.
Lizmore are to be the 4-H leaders
for the spring club "Featuring
Fruit". Reports were then heard
from the standing committees.. An
Armistite poem written for,the
Legion for November 11, 197 by
Jamie Liimore is to be entered into
the Tweedsmuir Book. Mrs. Ron
Thacker and Mrs. Margaret Ban-
nerman will be preparing the
Sunshine Christmas Boxes.
Two reports were given; one on
the tally at Whitechurch by Mri.
Clarence Hedley. and the' other on
the area convention at Owen Sound
by Mrs. Margaret Bannerman.
MacKENZIE FUNERAL HOME
May the spirit of
Christmas peace be
with you now and
forever. 'Thank you
for everything!
eifirerrily, you'll roll along with our best holiday wishes . •
and our heartfelt thanks for your confidence in us!
LUCKNOW SERVICE CENTRE
Bob and Lynn Peck
Christmas Party
Held At liyingham
WH1TECHURCH NEWS
On Wednesday. December 10
Whitechurch Women's Institute
had their banquet at St. Andrew's
Church, Wingham with hostesses
Mrs._ George Fisher and Mrs.
Russel Gaunt. The tables were
Christmas trimmed with lighted
candles. The dinner was turkey
with all its trimmings.
The meeting opened with • the
president Miss Merle Wilson
presiding, welcoming all and
singing the Ode and repeating the
CCillect. It was decided to give $10
to the Save the Sight Fund_
Carols sung were 0 Come All Ye
FaitaiL As With Gladness and
Hark the Herald Angels. Mrs.
Victor Emerson gave two readings,
Keeping Christmas and Santa's,.
Mrs- Russel McGuire sang a
solo, There's A Star accompanied
by Mrs. Garnet Farrier. pianist. A
Christmas Recipe was given by
Mrs. bon Ross.
• Mrs_ George Fisher introduced
the guest speaker Mrs. D. Ireland,
Bruce South District President,
who humomusiv' referred to asoc-
iatkins with many members. She
reminded all to keep in order the
Home Church and Worrien"s Insti-
tute. Mrs, Victor Emerson thanked t
Mrs, Ireland and on behalf of the
'W,1, presented her with a gift, for
which Mrs_ Ireland graciously
thanked the members.
More carols were sung. Mrs.,
Elgin Johnston gave a reading
Friendship. On strike was given by
Mrs. George Fisher. Mrs,
Johnston Conn gave a piano SICAO,
followed by.a solo "Christmas" by
Mrs. Russel McGinty. A musical
contest was held with Mrs. Garnet
Farrier playing 10 numbers. Mrs.
Doh Ross was the winner for which
she received a gift. The singing of
Joy to the World and Silent Night
ended the cowl singing.
The Sectet Sister gifts were then
distributed by Mrs. Gaunt and
MrS. Fisher. All exhibited their
gill and thanked their Secret Sister
and then drew names lot next years
Secret. Sister. The toll call was
answered by, all with a stamped
unsigned Xmas card for a Hospital
patient.. The 'meeting closed with
the singing of the Queen.
In keeping with' the spirit, of the
season a Christmas gift exchange
draw was conducted. During this
draw, a 'book prepared by the'
convener on. the history of the old
song "When You and I Were
Young Maggie", complete, with
pictures of her home, her tomb-
stone' and the mill stream,, was
passed among the ladies.
The motto, "Know the Value of
Your Antiques", covering some
necessary facts to know if you are
planning on collecting as a hobby,
was given by Mrs. Lizraore. She
followed this by showing coloured
slides she had taken at the &land.
Lee Home at Stoney Creek this past
spring and summer. There were
many beautiful antique items on
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these slides.
The ladies then sang Chrignus
Carols to a singalone, re4rat.
brought by Mrs.: Margaret Du-
nertnan, while Mrs. Ron Thacite
and the hostess: prepared Inn&
RED CROSS
IS ALWAYS THERE
WITH YOUR HELP
hristmas
DOUG LAYTON
R. Ai CUR IE
CORA ROBERTSON
JOHN and RUTH
4.44014., - 4-4106. - 44116,
The Spirit of
:atria's Furniture
As' you worship with
your family 'at Christmas
may the true spirit of the'
season greatly bless you.
Sincerely, we extend our
greetings.
SON
DOUG McBURNEY