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STRATFORD - The Stratford -
Huron Presbyterian of the Wom-
en's Missionary Society held their
annual meeting in Knox Presbyteri-
an Church, Stratford on February
20.
The president, Robina Alexander,
Listowel, opened the meeting with
the call to worship. Anne Bain and
Audrey Douglas, Avonton, gave
the devotions based on the theme of
the day, Stand Up and Be Counted.
Following the singing of Stand up,
stand up for Jesus, the W.M.S. Pur-
pose was repeated in unison.
Mary Scott welcomed everyone
on behalf of the Mary, Martha and
Gordon W.M.S. from Knox, and
the Rev. Norman Morton spoke
briefly and extended a welcome on
behalf of the church. Roy McKay,
the first lay -moderator of Stratford -
Huron Presbytery, brought greet-
ings on behalf of the Presbytery.
Edna Simmons, Exeter, read the
minutes of the last annual meeting
and the corresponding secretary,
Bev. Nichol, Atwood, announced
the Synodical which is to be held in
Drummond Hill Church, Niagara
Falls, on April 18 and 19 and also
the Global Issues Conference at
Crieff Hills in June.
Jean Edmunds, Mitchell, was
moderator for the various secretar-
ies' reports. The singing of God of
grace and God of glory concluded
the morning session.
The afternoon programme began
with a hymn sing led by Grace Se -
vert with 'Margaret McIntyre at the
piano. Following the call to wor-
ship, Grace sang a solo, I am not
worthy. Shirley Aitchison and Bar-
bara McKay of the Avonton eve-
ning auxiliary gave the devotions.
The roll call was answered by tell-
ing how each group was going to
educate and promote mission.
The Area Educational Consul-
tant, Margaret Greig, London, led a
bible study on attitudes, based on
the story of the people questioning
Jesus' authority. She also showed
slides and told the story of the five
people who went from Elmwood
Church in London to Guatemala to
take money to build a school there.
They also visited Nicaragua and El
Salvador and saw some of the
goats that some of the church had
provided for Central America
through the "Goat Program". Goats
are used for both their milk and
their meat. Greig was thanked by
Pat White of Goderich.
Eleanor Stevenson, Cranbrook
led in the "In Memoriams" service.
The offering was received and was
dedicated by Jean Carey, Cromar-
ty.
The slate of officers for 1995 was
presented by Barbara McKay and
they were installed by the president
of the Hamilton -London Synodical,
Agnes Bregman, Teeswater.
Courtesy remarks were given by
Madeleine Edward, Goderich. Jean
Edmunds presented the retiring
president with a vase of flowers.
The 1995 executive is as follows:
president Jean Edmunds Mitchell;
past pres. Robina Alexander, Lis-
towel; 1st vice pres. Pat White,
Goderich; 2nd vice pres. Shirley
Aitcheson, Stratford; recording sec-
retary Edna Simmons Exeter; cor-
responding secretary Janet Gibson
St. Marys; treasurer Margaret Pee-
bles Atwood; press Ruth Laing,
Mitchell; children & youth Jeannie
Ballantyne Atwood; friendship and
service Betty Crawford St. Marys;
glad tidings Mary Scott Stratford;
literature Sally Scott Monkton; his-
torian Yvonne Knight Brussels;
without portfolio Bev Nichol, At-
wood; Jean Carey Staffa; auditors
Eleanor Stevenson, Brussels and
Mabel Mills St. Marys.
Adult drop-in
centre scores
February 27
Carpet bowling
Ola Batten 3 wins, score 34
John DeWeerd 3 wins, score 34
Marshall Dearing
3 wins, score 32
Ray Smith 2 wins, score 34
Lawrence Russell
2 wins, score 30
Wilma: Wein 2 wins, score 32
John Batten 2 wins, score 29
Over 40 people enjoyed a
sausage and pancake luncheon.
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South Huron Music competes in Musicfest Canada Regionals
Last week, the Targe music groups of South Huron com-
peted in the Musicfest Canada Re-
gionals.
On Thursday, the Concert
Choir travelled to Leaming-
ton to compete in their Re-
gional. After a long bus
ride, they competed in
their class. The group
sang well and attained
a silver rating. The ad-
judicator commented on the
choice of music and the dif-
ficulty of the choirs she had ad-
judicated. Ruth Claessens was very
pleased with the level of performance
achieved by the choir. An "Excellence
in Music" award was presented to Bronwyn Pearson for her
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work in the music department.
sic" award.
At 4:00 p.m., a very tired Wind Ensemble performed.
On Saturday, the Concert Band, Black Jazz Band and the They felt very fortunate to receive a silver rating as fatigue
Wind Ensemble travelled to Hanover for their Regional. had set in. Bob Robilliard was very pleased with their per -
The Concert Band competed in the B300 class and received formance of the piece Into the Storm by Robert Smith. The
a silver rating, just missing the gold standard. The band adjudicator, Jeff Reynolds, complimented the group on the
played very well and were complimented for their mus- improvement noticed through the year. Erin O'Rourke re-
icality. Troy Ducharme received the "Excellence in Music" ceived the "Excellence in Music" award.
award for this group.
The music department has a concert on Sunday, March 5
The Black Jazz performed after lunch in the toughest at 2:00 p.m. in the large gym..The public will have the op -
class for Jazz Bands, AZ01. They received a strong silver ponunity to hear these award winning groups plus other
rating also. Solos were performed by, Erin O'Rourke, alto groups at this concen. Claessens will be going on maternity
sax and vocal; Amberley Brunzlow, trumpet; Troy Du- leave after the March Break so come out and wish her well.
charme, tuba and guitar; Wes Brown, drums; Bronwyn The tickets for the concert ate $2.00 and available from any
Pearson, vocal; Lisa Morlock, trumpet; and Lorna Miller, music student.
tenor sax. The adjudicator complimented Jeff Bowen on his
bass playing. Lorna Miller received the "Excellence in Mu-
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