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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1972-02-24, Page 4Page 4 --The Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, February 24, 1972 features from The World of Women Home and The Housewfe CELEBRATE WI ANNIVERSARY -The Fordwich Women's Institute held an ann,iver sary dinner on Feb. 15, to mark the 75th anniversary of the Women's Institute movement. Cutting the cake above are, from left, Mrs. Fred Demerling, the oldest past president of the club; Mrs. Elmer Harding, the current president of the club; Mrs. Stanley Bride, con- vener of United Nations Federated Women's Institutes of Canada. (Staff Photo) Conditions in "N.ir explained at Goforth Mrs. Harry Bateman was in charge of the February meeting of the 'Goforth Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church and gave the call to worship. Scripture was , read by Mrs. John Donaldson and meditation given on' "Missions".. She was as- sisted by Mrs. Ed Beard, Miss Merle Wilson, Mrs. Bateman and Mrs. Gordon Wall. Jesus saw the need of missions, so sent his dis- ciples. They depicted the prog- ress down through the ages wit many testing periods: M1 y doors are now being closed in Europe and Asia, . but mission work will go on if people are wil- ling to give of their time, ,money and' talents. Miss Anne ..Campbell enter- tained with a trio of piano selec- tions: Miss 'Merle Wilson led in the offertory prayer. The guest speaker, Mrs. E. Harbottle of Molesworth w Zs in- trodu,ced by Mrs. Beard. Mrs. Harbottle and her husband are missionaries, home on furlough. 'they have served 20 years in Af- rica, and have ' recently come from Niger, which is a country underdeveloped in many ways and very primitive. Mrs. Harbot- tle showed a splendid film ,with much enlightening commentary. The climate in Niger is hot with an average temperature of 114 degrees in the shade and 138 de- grees in the sun. The houses are made of mud and brick and„ often have a mud wall around them to keep out the camels which are likely to ruin the trees. This yard is known as a compound: , Every- one there farms and tries to grow enough grain for his own needs, which has ' to be sowed and har- vested by hand. They work at other trades during the winter. At this time the sand blows, just like our snow. Seventy-five per cent of the people are of the Moslem relig- ion, but_.are willing tolet the gos- pelliterature in as they have nothing to read. In this country they 'have scorpions 'and many poisonous snakes. They have camel trains and ox transport service. Mr. Harbottle is a trecking minister and goes from villa e.to vill*gef y l m¢t ,ijekcl -G poor roads. There is nopopula- tion explosion 'in Niger as meas- les, menengitis and malnutrition kill off many babies and only two or three children out of ten grow up. Men are allowed to have four wives. ' Mrs. Harbottle was thanked by Mrs. Harry Bateman for a very interesting address and film. After the business was conduc- ted, Miss Irlma Casemore closed the meeting with prayer. This was followed by a social hour. BRUSH LiKE MAD Circulation in the scalp , is everything for the health of your. hair. Being flattened down by caps and winter . headgear is enough to squeeze the life and lights out of any head. Try a little cream brilliantine to hold down the static. Use a nylon satin pill= low slip at night to hold the, line you or your hairdresser has given to your hair -do. Iil ltEill ll l BOOK Mrs. Crosby Sothern outlines 75 years of Institute progress FORDWICH — The 75th anni- versary of the ' Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario was celebrated by the members' of the local Institute at a' banquet, in the United Church. The tables were appropriately decorated in blue and gold with gold candles flanking the anniversary cake. Seated at the head `fable with Mrs. Elmer Harding. president and toastmistress for the occa- sion. were the past presidents who are present members, in- cluding Mrs. Fred Demerling, Mrs. Robert Gibson. Mrs. How- ard Harris, Mrs. Crosby'Sothern, Mrs. Clare Harris, Mrs. S. Clark- son and Mrs. S. Bride. ,,Mrs. J. Winkel, vice president and Mrs. Clarence Carswell, secretary were also at the head table. Mrs. Sothern, the speaker, needed no introduction to her audience. She has been, and still is, one of the most active and regular attendants at each.meet- Mg. As an introduction to her theme, "Through the Years -75 Years of Progress", she reviewed the early events that led up to the organization of the Institute by Adelaide Hoodless at Stoney Creek in 1897. She then led her audience through many signifi- cant events. including the origin of Macdonald Institute as a train - 'nM' centre fnr Girls. to the form- ing of the FWIO in 1919. atiouai Iti-ganiiatiou By this time the organization had spr=ead to every province in Canada and as a result the na- tional organization known as the FWIC Was formed the following year. Mrs. Alfred Watt took the Insti- tute nsti-tute to England. Miss Emily Guest introduced it to Scotland. It quickly spread from one country to another and so the -Associated Countrywomen of the World, ACWW was set up in Stockholm, Sweden in 1933 for the entire world. Mrs. Sothern commented on the growth of '4-H homemaking clubs. She then reminisced on the highlights of the local Institute organized in 1903 with 11 mem- PAST PRESIDENTS ATTEND ANNIVERSARY—On hand to mark the 75th anniversary 'of Women's Institutes in Fordwich on Feb. 15, were the above past presidents of the Ford, wi'ch WI. From left to right are, front row - Mrs. Clare Harris, 1955 president; Mrs. 'Fred Demerling, president in the 1930s; Mrs. Elmer Harding, current president; back. row - Mrs. Scott Clarkson, immediate pastpresident; Mrs. Robert' Gibson, 1965.66 president; Mrs. Howard -Harris,.1952-55 president. (Staff Photo) Residing at Huron Par A pretty wedding was solem- nized in Wingham United Church on -Friday, February_ 11th,, when Jean Marie Hopper and Thomas Edward . Gouger were united in marriage by Reverend K. B. Passmore. The bride is the daughter, of' Mrs.. Clare Hopper of Wingham and the late Mr. Hopper. The groom is the son of Mrs. Eliza- beth. Gower. of Kitchener and Robert Gower of illuevale. Escorted'down the aisle.by her grandfather, Roy Irwin of Lucknow, the bride looked lovely in a gown of white peau de soie trimmed with green and white daisies. The matching train. was fastened at the empire waist by a I'm my own 'girl Frklay.! I like to do things myself. Evert to looking up numbers in the phone boob. They're in such neat alphabetical order, it only takes 'a second. Then I jot the numbers down in my little "Personal Directory" that Bell gave me. If you haven't alreadygot your pocket -sized Personal Directory — or would like an extra one — please call us, and we'll send you a copy, free. Bell Canada • long tie belt and her shoulder - length veil.was held by a jewelled crown. She carried a crescent bouquet of red carnations and white mums. ''• The maid of honor was Miss Sandra CarterR of Wingham. Miss Doris Lewis And Miss Deborah Welwood, both of Wingham, were bridesmaids. They were gowned alike in long, empire -waisted dresses of polyester crepe with moss green skirts , and multi- colored green bodices and long full sleeves. They wore flowers in their hair and carried bouquets of white and yellow daisies. Bert Smith of Stratford was the best man. Guests were ushered by Charlie Hopper, brother of, the bride, and Alex Crawford, both of Wingham. A' reception followed at the Legion Hall in Wingham where guests were . received by the bride's mother wearing a beige, polyester knit dress With black accessories and corsage of yellow mums. She. was assisted by the groom 1s* mother wearing a blue crimplene dress with black ac- cessories and corsage of pink moms. The bride wore a mauve, crimplene pant suit with brown accessories and corsage of white 'mums for going away. Mr. and Mrs Gower are resid- ing at 144 Algonquin Drive, Huron Park. Prior to the wedding, the bride was guest of honor at a shower co=hosted by Miss Doris Lewis and Miss Sandra Carter at the former's home on Scott Street. when several of her girl friends gathered together for a social alternoon and presented ner with many lovely and useful gifts. She was also the recipient of numerous gifts when Mrs. Roy Irwin entertained the aunts and -great aunts and other friends at an afternoon tea at her home in Lucknow on January 29th. A shdwer planned by Mrs. Bar- bara Hallman and Mrs. Phyllis uvwer on Saturday, F ebruary stn 'hers. recalling many different events and accomplishments that have made the Institute"' such a success in the locality. The Rutman Girls Institute was organized January 28, 1921 with 69 rnembershis organization continued to function till 19.45. and , then the., active members joined the Senior Institute. Mrs. Sothern concluded with these inspiring thoughts: "We. the daughters and granddaugh- terS of the first Institute women. face the future with courage, determination, and faith. Truly we treasure the past. May we be worthy of our heritage. Oppor- tunities ahead are boundless. This is our challenge, our oppor- tunity. We accept this chal- lenge". The Tweedsmuir History com- piled by Mrs. Sothern was on dis- play for all to enjoy. • Mrs. J. Winkel expressed thanks to Mrs. Sothern. Mrs Clare Harris prtiosed the toast to the Institute stating that the Institute was the first pro tauter of adult education. The reply was given by Mrs. Stanley Bride, a member of FWIC, ex- pressing tribute' to the contribu- tions by the thousands of individ- ual members to preserve and promote the motto, For Home and Country, which is as timely now as when ,it was first chosen. Annfver•sary Cake Mrs. Fred Demerling, and Mrs. S. Bride assisted Mrs. Elmer Harding, president, in cutting the anniversary Take.' The roll call, "The year I joined and the president at the ,time," brought out many interesting and 'amusing anecdotes. M'rs. Demer- ling, life member,. reminisced on .her Term of office and her Partici- pation in 4-H work as well as local leader projects. She had several pictures for all to enjoy. Each president gave a highlight- of her term of office. . A sing song led by, Miss Mi9pie McElwain and Mr$ Grant Bart- man .with Mrs. Freeman' at`' -the piano; was enjoyed. They also favored with music, "The insti- tute, Theme Song", and "How Great Thou Art". Mrs. Bride, a delegate to the Disptay results of short coarses BLUEVALE - The Women's Institute meeting was held in the community hall on. February 10 with 'the president„ ' Mrs. John Nicholson in the chair. She was also hostess. Mrs. Murray Jankins gave a paper on current events. The .motto was prepared by Mrs. Bernard Thomas and given by Mrs.. Robert Fraser, "Give me the'serenity:to accept1the things I cannot change, the courage to change' the things I can', and the wisdom to know the difference". A display 'of garments made by the members on the senior WI project, "The Knack of Sewing with Knits"..yeas much admired. Some ,members attended a needlecraft short course in Brus- sels and had a display of their, work in crewel embroidery. ' Mrs. Mel Craig led a discussion on resolutions and on replies to. the roll call "A law I would like to see changed". A committee of Mrs. Craig and Mrs. . Carl Johnston was ap- pointed to arrange for a cancer fund, canvass. Ladies quilt at WMS meeting BELMORE — The WMS pot- luck dinner and'quilting was ,held in the church school room Wed- nesday at which time a quilt was tied. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Harvey Ballagh conducted a short meeting. Scripture was read by' Mrs. Don MacAdam. Eight women answered the roll call with a Lenten thought. Mrs. Alvin Mundell brought the ladies up to date, on many activities. She displayed a number of folders. Further plans were' made for the World Day of 'Prayer which will be 'held in Belmore Prpsby- terian Church, , March 3. The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer. had to be cancelled because ofti the severe storm on that weekend. However she received ' many lovely gifts from the ladies who had been invited. 75th anniversary luncheon at the Royal York reported on that significant event. She related many ideas taken from the talk of Mrs. Farquharson. the president nt' ACWW speaking of "The Little Light" and how it had brightened and spread to the ends of the earth. She envisioned new fields to.conquer. A birtjtday cake, the exact replica of the Erland..Lee Homestead was displayed 'on a revolving dais in front of the head table. This homestead has been bought -by the FWIO and will be preserved as an historical site. She then told how 75 years of WI history was cleverly . and amusingly reviewed in song and dance. An amusing skit, "Mistaken Identity," was put on by four members acting.as nurses, Mrs. Spading, Mrs. P. Wilson, Mrs. Ashton and Mrs. 'Klaassen, with the part of a workman mistaken for a father-tp-be. Birthday greetings were sung to Mrs. Grant Bartman. Mrs.. Freeman entertained at the piano with two selections, "Vesper Chimes", and "Medita- tion". Mrs, Harold. Doig gave a humorous reading, "The Wed - din". Miss McElwain and Mrs. Bart - man completed the program by singing '`When We Come to the End of a Perfect Day". -ANNIVERSARY GUESTS -Special guests at the anniver-' sary dinner in Fordwich marking the 75th anniversary of the Women's Institute movement last week were, left, Mrs. Stanley Bride, :convener of the United Nations Federated Women'st%stitutes of Canada; and Mrs. Crosby Sothern , ,. guest:.si*e<et-' and the earliest eernaining member of -the, F,ordwich Institute. Mrs. Bride is showing Mrs. Sothern the menu from the anniversary dinner held in„ Toronto and at- tended by 1600 delegates. (Staff Photo) LOOK •All' You Can Eat "English Style" Fish and Chips French Bread Pot of Butter Lots of Good Coffee $ 1 .2 9 FRIDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 8 P.M. "MEET MEAT THE MANOR" MANOR MOTOR HOTEL, WINGHAM Beautiful FLOWERS FOR YOUR WEDDING We cordially invite you to phone for an appointment to discuss 'the flowers for your wedding. 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