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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1969-05-22, Page 12m Advance -Times. Thursday, May 22, 1969 PIacGiilivray of Shanghai BY MARGARET H. BROWN Qpening this book we read of '4 a brilliant young Canadian, born in Bruce County, who be- came a great and widely known missionary in North China. Of his early school days in the log school house on the 12th Conces- sion, Bruce Township, he wrote happily, that "We romped through the various readers to the very last one! " Later when he moved to Goderich, he at- tended the Grammar School from which he entered Toronto University, graduating in Class - Step -up to big quality with an Ariens . Fairway riding mower. You've never seen a riding mower that. gives such on -the -spot per- formance and power where it counts. Start eniqying riding mower com- fort and dependability with the Ariens Fairway. 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Then read on to learn how, in his pioneer years he had almost incredible success in helping to secure valuable property for establishing the Mission; learn of his rapid progress in acquir- ing the Chinese language; of his zeal and success in touring and evangelizing. Before he had seen ten years in China, his great "Mandarin Romanized Dictionary of Chinese" was pub- lished-- a work which "served the cause of Christ throughout China". , The production of this dic- tionary helped to move the Christian Literature Society of China to seek the services of this young Canadian. When the call came, Donald MacGil- livary heard it as a call from God, and, accepting, his great life's work in Shanghai began. Then follow his years of wide influence to church, govern- ment circles, among scholars, among students. Read it all - and be sure to include .the ap- pendix, telling of his diction- ary, 0--0--0 winning also The author, too, is of inter- est to those in Bruce. Miss Brown comes from near Tiver- ton, andholds an M.A. o f Queen's University. To quote from the jacket cover of the book; "The author, herself a retired missionary of the United Church of Canada, has re- • created the life and times of Donald MacGillivray, with ac- curacy and.feeling. All the excitement, challenge and sac- rifice of the fledgling missions of, the Orient is portrayed in o highly readable tribute to Guaranteed Trust Certificates MOVE AHEAD WITH STERLING TRUSTS. 372 Bay Street, Toronto, 364-7495 Also Barrie and Orillia COMPLETE �NSI�RANCE COVERAGE Don't let your dreams be snuffed out by fire! It's heartbreaking to see the toil of years go up in flanies. But it's reassuring; to know your fire On- surance covers today's rebuilding costs. Cheek now! W. B. Conran, CLU INSURANCE AGENCY Complete Insurance Coverage Agents for—Manufacturers Life Insurance Company 5 JOHN SY. W. WINGHAM PH. 357.2636 . READY FOR. THE LEECH—Don Forester, Scott Galbraith, Doug McLean, Bill Fear and Don Willie line up for blood tests at the high school. The Red Cross carried out a highly successful blood donor clinic at the school on Tuesday. At this stage a one -drop blood sample is taken ancl4 Mrs. ' ( lan Rowland of the Red Cross tests tine sample for blood • type and hemoglobin. —Advance -Times Photo. Fordwich Personal Notes Mr. Austin Stinson and Rev. W. Parrott attended a church conference last week in Wind- sor. Mr. and Mrs. ,Carl Stewart and family attended a Masonic service of North. Huron District Sunday morning in Knox Pres- byterian Church, Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wild - . ' fang, Brian and Paul of Cooks- ville were, week -end 3guests with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simmons. Mr. and Mrs: Ross Doig spent several days last'week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Doig at Glenmorris. Mrs. Mary Sanderson return- ed to her home last week after spending two months with Mr. and Mrs.. Ken Jacklin at St. . Jacobs. ' . Mr. and, Mrs. George Rich- ards and family of London visit- ed over the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Austin Stinson. Mlr: "ltd'- Mrs. -Noah 'Reis .re- • turned home last week after spending two weeks with M r . and Mrs. Harold Mullens in Quebec. Mr. and Mrs. Les Gauthier and family and Mr. and Mrs, Keith Webster and daughter spent the holiday week- end with relatives from Knowlton, Quebec. , Miss Elaine Miller of Listo :` wel spent the week -end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs.. El- mer Miller. "Mr. and Mrs. Owen Barley of Toronto were week -end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Pittendreigh. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bride spent a couple of days recently with Mr. .and Mrs. Jack Rideal and family of Lindsay. Mrs. Earl Ridley and. Mrs . Phyllis Bolander visited one day Letter read from former teacher FORDWICH--Trinity A. C. W. met at the home of Mrs. Clar- ence Bender. Mrs. Emmerson Ferguson presided. Mrs. Ruby Foster led in devotions and op- ening prayers. A letter was read from Miss Francis Lemmon, a former teacher in Fordwich . Public School, who is presently direc- tor of Christian Education at St. George's Parish, Islington, Notice was given of th e spring deanery meeting to be held in Goderich on June 9 th. All Anglican women are wel- come to attend. Notice was also read of the workshop to be held at Huron College, May 23 to 25. The roll call was answered by 11 members and one visitor by naming a favourite'hymn and giving its origin. Rev. H. Jenkins gave the origin of the - hymn, "Lead Kindly Light". Mrs. Emerson Hargrave gave the study on a chapter on the church calendar. hits.- Elsie Strong displayed a quilt that had been presented to the A. C. W. Mrs. E. Ferguson gave a re- port 'of Synod which she attend- ed in Kitchener. Rev. Jenkins gave some comment on Synod and an invitation to a meeting at Newbridge for June 3rd was accepted. Lunch was served by the host- ess. last week with Mr. Gordon Rid- ley at St. sop 's ospital in London. Week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pollock were Mr. and Mrs. Fraser Pollock of Brockville and Miss Sharon Pol- lock of Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bride of London were week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bride, . Miss Helen Johnston of Toron- to spent the week -end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Johnston. Week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Anson Denneriing were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Goldrich and family of Guelph, and Mr. and° Mrs. Ralph Longstaff and Brent of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Mel Allan at- tended the funeral in Mount Forest on Saturday of the form- er's uncle. • n Miss Mary Corbett of Toron- to visited several days last week with Mrs. Ruby Forster. Friends of Mrs. Mary Mc - Cann Will be pleased to know that she was able to return to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bill Hutchison and Mr. Hutchi- son, from Listowel Memorial Hospital where she has been confined for the past few months, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown and Mr. and 'Mrs. Wray Cooper attended a wedding Saturday in Barrie. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Frew and Sharon of Preston spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs . Earl Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Al- lison White and son of Preston were Sunday guests at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Graham and John of Toronto spent the week -end at their home here. Miss Pat Harris and Mr, Les Watkins of Toronto and John Harris of Keswick were week- end guests. with Mr. and Mrs. Clare Harris. Mr. Ben Villumsen of Bolton spent the week -Sad with his wife and family. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Nickel and Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Dins- .. more spent the week -end in the *northern country: . Mr. and .Mrs. truce Arm - ' ,strong visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Mowatt at Mil- ton and also called on Mr. and Mrs. David Schneider in Kitch- ener. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Graham were at Keady, several days last week owing to the ,d ea th of Mrs. Graham's stepmother, Mrs. Dunnington.. Belmore Personals Mr. and Mrs. John Tyler of St. Marys attended the Hark- ness anniversary celebration on Friday evening, and spent the week -end with members of the Darling family. ' Members of the McIntosh- Belmore Hi -C Group, met on Sunday evening. Plans were discussed for a worship service of which the group will be in charge, during the month of August. Counsellors of the group are Mr; and Mrs. Walter Renwick. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Freiburger and family of Greenock were Sunday guests Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Simmons. Week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hofmann and Anita, of the Boundary, were Miss Nellie Hofmann of Ver- mont and her friend from S w it - zerland. Miss Lydia Wilde, also of Switzerland, is spending three weeks with her sister, Mrs.- Hof- mann. •Master Wayne Ballagh re- turned on Saturday from Wing - ham and District Hospital where he had been confined sincelast Monday. He is now recuperating at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ballagh. Belmore Community Centre was crowded on Friday evening when friends, neighbours and relatives gathered to honor Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harkness on their °25th wedding anniversary. Dancing was enjoyed to the music of the Revonah Orchestra, with the celebrants receiving a number of miscellaneous gifts. Both Robert and Grace thanked their friends and told interest- ing and amusing stories about 25 years of wedded life. Lunch was served at the close of the evening. Present for the occa- sion were all of the Harkness' eight children --Jack of Guelph, Cathy of Kitchener, and Rob- , ert, George, Jim, .Barbara, Gwen and Grant, all at home; . and one grandchild. On Sun- day, a surprise family dinner was held. for Mr. and Mrs. Hark- ness in McIntosh Church. Mrs. Carl Douglas and Wayne spent the holiday week- end in Northern Ontario. Mrs. Marjorie Tucker of Kitchener was a week -end visit- or with members of the Renwick family in this area. Ladies' Auxiliary to send monthly gills to .veteran .FORDWICH--The Ladies' Auxiliary of Howick Legion held, the May meeting in the Legion Hall. The minutes were read by Mrs. Sorena Austin and the financial statement was given by Mrs. Mel Allan; An invitation was received from. the .Blyth Auxiliary to at- tend church service on D -Day, June 8th, in Blyth. A dona- tion was voted to the Cancer Society. A card wassigned by the members for Mrs. William McCann who is hospitalized. A letter was read from two veter- ans at Westminster Hospital. Birthday and apron bank Money was collected and the mystery prize, donated by Mrs. Earl Underwood, was won by Mrs. Doreen Macy. Plans Were completed for zone •rally on May 21st at Lucknow. It was voted to send the adopted vet- eran a gift every month. rave Mr. and Mo. Wiiiiito$VV. enson,, Stephen and Scott visit+ ed. with het parents, Mr. and Mrs, Leigh Wilcox of Norwich on the week -end. Little Su ,;anise Miller of Mount Elgin ac companied theta hqme for a week's vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Rinn spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bowman of Staffa. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Saube of Toronto visited her mother, Mrs. Herb Pietch on Monday. Mr.- and Mrs, Jack Taylor, Marilyn, Robert, Mary Ellen and Ronald attended the Craig - Martin wedding in M i Id m a y church on Friday. Mr. Ronald VanCamp of Guelph spent one day last week with his aunt, Miss Nora Van - Camp. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Rinn were recent visitors with Miss Rebecca Hill of Huronview and also visited with Mr. and Mrs. William Gordon of Kinloss. Miss Verna Johnston of Sarnia visited on Si nday with ,Miss Unit meeting at Penny home FORDWICH--The evening, unit of the U. C. W. met at the home of Mrs. Mel Penny for the May meeting. Mrs. Fred Mc- Cann and Mrs. Jim Timperly were in .charge of the worship service. 'The theme of the service was "Mother and Home Roll call was a terse on Moth- er's Day. Mrs. Robert Connell, Mrs. ' 4 Clare Harris and Mrs.. Murray Donaldson' were in charge of the program and stressed what. mother and -Home really means to a family. Mrs. Ron Liver- more sang a solo. An invitation was received and accepted .from the N e w - bridge U. C. W , for June 3rd. Mrs. Stanley Bride will be guest speaker. Plans were completed for the service on Sunda y morning, May "18th, for Rev. W. Hird, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of his ordina- tion. Mrs.. Bill Hutchison and Mrs. Ben Gibson served lunch,. Nom Vivi 01, ad MTS. Ialek Tull 'of BrOsSell ad Mr, ad 10. PQrds! fart Walsh w. Sunday v> too with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Me- DQweU;l and Heads . of town,. Mr, and Mrs. Alex Styles and Patsy of 1 niogt .spent the week -end with Mss. • Cora Mc- Gill. Mi'. and Mrs. Don Campbell and family of London visited over the week -end with Mr, and Mas. Glare VanCamp. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stone- house attended the wedding of their Cousin, Miss J ud y Mc- Cammon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm McCamm►on of Islington, to Robert Hewitt of St. Catharines on Saturday In the St, Guild's Presbyterian Church, Islington, `they spent the week -end with their niece and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Larry latis, West Hili Mrs'. Carl .P,wcter rel tl visited with her. sister broths er-in-law, Mt. and 1 . bert Byers of 'Royal Oak, Mice. gain and attended the wedding Oiler niece,. Mrs: fun •Byeo.. Miss Donna Irwin, of Tor.on» to, spent the past week; with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hawn Irwin. BRI.TAII+I`. THREE WEEKS $3 31.00 incl. 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