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. Lorne Mann installed as
resident of Gorrie UCW
GQRf i -- Mrs. Lorne Mann
was installed as president of the
[suited C,hgrch Women in an im-
pssive and meaningful installa-
tion ceremony conducted by Rev.
Wesley Ball. Their December
Meeting was held the evening of
Member 10 In the church.
Other members of the new
executive are: honorary presi-
dent, Mrs. Ball; second vice-
president, Mrs. William Nay;
treasurer, Mrs. Lloyd Jacques;
recording secretary, Mrs.
Russell Powell; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. A. L. Stephens;
flower and cheer convener, Mrs.
Earl Toner; supply and social as-
sisitance convener, Mrs. Sheldon
Mann; nominating committee,
Mrs. Raymond Gowdy and Mrs.
Clifton Coulter; Christian citizen-
ship and community friendship
convener, Mrs. Glad Edgar;
auditors, Mrs. Allan Hyndman
and Mrs. Robert Elschner; unit
leaders, Mrs. Jack Ferguson,
Mrs. Alec Taylor, Mrs. Cliff
Teens entertain
senior citizens Whitechurch W
Pyke, Mrs. Lionel Johnston, Mrs.
Robert Templeman.
Prior to the installation, the
report of the nominating com-
mittee was read by Mrs. Ken
,Galbraith.
Unit One presented a very in-
spiring candlelighting service
with Mrs. Norman Fairies as
leader and Mrs. Robert Strong as
pianist. The scripture, telling the
story of the first Christmas, was
taken from St. Luke's Gospel,
chapter two. Six members of the
unit participated in the service,
lighting candles to represent the
various spiritual aspects of the
birth of Christ, the 'good news',
the `great joy', the `peace' and
the knowledge that these bless-
ings are for `all people'. Mrs.
Lorne Robinson of Unit Three
gave a very interesting reading,
"The Gift Way Back Under the
Tree", which was, in fact, the gift
of faith which we receive and
give the whole year.
Mrs. Wilbur Hogg of Unit Four
played a delightful piano medley
of Christmas songs which was
much appreciated by the ladies.
Mics. Wilma Clegg of Unit Two
gave an enjoyable reading on
what Christmas means.
The president, Mrs. Gerald
Galbraith, conducted the busi-
ness. Roll call of the units showed
a very good attendance. Reports
of the year's work were received
from various conveners and
these, along with the treasurer's
report, showed a very rewarding
year. A letter of appreciation
from the chairman of the Board
of Stewards was read, praising
the financial co-operation of the
UCW with the board.
It was decided to purchase new
collars for the choir members
and to set up a fund for the use of
the choir in purchasing music.
Mrs. Galbraith expressed her
appreciation to the members for
their support during her two
years of office. The evening
closed with greetings from the
incoming president. Unit Three
served refreshments during the
social time which followed.
at Dec. meeting
Talented teenagers assisted
with the program when the Wing -
ham Senior Citizens met in the
Armouries Tuesday evening of
last week for a Christmas get-
together.
Scott Cornwall, in Scout
uniform, read the Christmas
story from St. Luke's Gospel.
Cathy Cruickshank and Linda
Taylor sang two lovely .duets,
accompanied by Anne Campbell
on the piano.
Lori Goodall, in costume,
danced a sailor dance and the
Sword Dance. Stephen Burke
plla/►yAed severa(ll numbers on the
l.' accordion,,'ac osin0 3h "Silent
Night'. Several, er familiar
Christmas carols were sung, with
Mrs. Sewers at the piano.
Miss Anne Wilson read a poem
about an old-fashioned Christmas
at "Grandma's On The Farm".
Mrs. Mary Armstrong also read
some stories and Miss Agnes
Williamson conducted a Christ-
mas contest with Mrs. Margaret
Hastings haying the most correct
answers.
During the business Session, it
was decided to begin the New
Year with a pot luck supper at six
o'clock oft Tuesday, January 13.
The committee is charge
served a delicious Christmas
lunch and a social time was
enjoyed.
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WHITECHURCH — Christmas
decorations, lighted candles and
turkey with all the trimmings
marked the occasion when the
Women's Institute of this village.
held its banquet at St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church, Wingham,
on Wednesday, December 10.
,Mrs. George Fisher and Mrs.
Russel Gaunt were hostesses.
President, Miss Merle Wilson
welcomed all in attendance. The
minutes were read by Mrs.
FiSher. Several carols were sung
and Mrs. Victor, Emerson gave
two readings,' `,Keeping Christ,
mas" and "Santa's Visit".1t was
decided to give $10 to the Save the
Sight Fund.
Mrs. Russel McGuire sang a
solo, "There's a Star", accom-
panied by Mrs., Garnet Farrier,
pianist. "A Christmas Recipe"
was given by Mrs. Don Ross.
Mrs. Wisher introduced the
guest speaker, Mrs. D. Ireland,
Bruce South District president,
who humorously referred to
associations with .many mem-
bers. She reminded all to serve,
in order of importance, the home,
• the church, the Women's Insti-
tute.
Mrs. Emerson thanked Mrs.
Ireland and presented her with a
St. Paul's Church
(ANGLICAN)
W INGHAM
REV. T. K. HAWTHORN, Rector
MRS. D. RICHARDSON, Organist
and Choir Leader
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21
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8:30 a.m.—Holy Communion
11:00 a.m.---9 Lesson Carol Service
MEETINGS
Thurs., Dec. 18—Members of Altar Guild will decorate
the church for Christmas, 1:30 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 21—Parish pot luck supper and Sunday School
party, 5:30 p.m.
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Cook and her .f roily.
istnial r n er to the Wom
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attenidi ng were
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Murray Walsh Mood
Donpa*Huoltlog of 411blini, Mr. BILL*
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and Mrs. Norman , and
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family, Mrr. and Mrs. 'RorCook, orwacalow
Mr, and Mrs, Harvey Black and
•Tamil `Mp. andq
- Mrs. - Charles. I "'PRO' frriulr�' ifs
Cook gildTamil Mrs and ' H WOO
Gerald Beck of , Belgrave, Mr. 1.
and Mrs. William McArter and
family of Brussels, Mr. and Mrs.
Ray Greets and family of ear-
dine, Mr. and Mrs. Jame Paton
and family of Mosley, David
Bosman and friend of Woodstock, 5284940
Albert Nethery of Hamilton and. improlippipprnin
Mrs. Telford Cook.
gift on behalf of the Institute.
Following .the singing of more
carols, readings were given by
Mrs. Elgin Johnston and Mrs.
Fisher. Mrs. Johnston Conn
played a piano solo and Mrs. Mc-
Guire sang another solo, "Christ-
mas".
Mrs. Don Ross was named the
winner of a musical contest
which featured Mrs. Farrier on
the piano. Favorite carols, "Joy
to the World" and "Silent Night"
were sung.
The Secret Sister gifts were
distributed by -Mrs. Gaunt and
Mrs. Fisher. Allexhibited they
gifts and thanked their Secret
Sisters. All then drew names for
next year's Secret Sisters.
Roll call was 'answered with a
stamped unsigned Christmas
card for a hospital patient.
BELGRA VE
Mrs. Mary Chamney spent a
few days last week with Mrs.
Claire Rainer of Scarborough,
and with Mr. and Mrs. John
McCormack and girls of Orange-
ville. '
Charles Nicholson is a patient
in Victoria Hospital, London.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Nethery of
Burlington, Bill Irwin of Goder-
ich and Albert Nethery of Hamil-
ton were Sunday visitors of Mr.
and Mrs. Herson Irwin.
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Armes of
Windsor spent a few days last
week with her sister, Mrs. -Cecil
Coultes.
St, Stephen's Anglican Church
Gorrie
and
Trinity Anglican Church
Fordwich
DECEMBER 24—CHRISTMAS EVE
8:00 Gorrie 9:30 Fordwich
A Service of Carols and Holy Communion
DECEMBER 25
11:00 a.m. Gorrie—Holy Eucharist
DECEMBER 28
10:00 a.m. Fordwich 11:30 a.m. Gorrie
A Service of Carols and Lessons
Wm. B. Parker LL.B. M. Div.
MRS. CATHARINA LEE registers for a glaucoma examination at the clinic building last
Tuesday. Mrs. Barbara Jeffs, a public health nurse with the Canadian National Institute
for the Blind, collects the pertinent data then administers a reading test prior to the eye
examination. About 270 persons took advantage of the free testing within the two days the
clinic was in town.
A ttendance
good at
glaucoma' unit
A glaucoma survey in Wing -
ham drew close to 270 area 'resi-
dents for tests last week. The
clinic was sponsored jointly by
the Huron County Health Unit
and the Canadian National In-
stitute for the Blind. Also in-
volved in the project was the
Wingham Lions Club in the
person of Frank Madill, chair-
man of the club's CNIB fund. Mr.
Madill arranged for 16 volunteers
from this area to assist with
registration procedures pre-
liminary to the tests.
Four cases of suspected glau-
coma were also reviewed by the
group on referral by area phy-
sicians. Mrs. Barbara Jeffs,,a
public health nurse with the
CNIB, said the referrals are*
important part of the s ey
The testing in the sur
conducted i ,4 , ,A o; Ret
parked outside the hospOi el'
building. The clinic was in Wing -
ham Monday and Tuesday. `,
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—Mr. and Mrs. George Dreh-
mann were honored recently
when a social evening was heldat
the home of their son, Mr. and
Mrs. Jim Drehmann, Jay and
Randal of RR 2, Goderich. More
than 40 attended the occasion and
enjoyed card games, music and
renewing acquaintances. A
dinner was served at midnight.
The special °event was to cele-
brate Mr. and Mrs. Drehmann's
40th wedding anniversary, the
actual date of which was Decem-
ber 10.
—Sunday guests with Mrs. J.
Nicholson, Edward Street, were
her daughter, Mrs. Elton Elliott
of Molesworth, Mrs. Betty Howes
and Mrs. Les Holbrook of Guelph.
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Wightman of Listowel.
DR. ELIZABETH HARRISON examines Mrs. Catharina
Lee of-Wingham for symptoms of glaucoma during the free
clinic 'offered last week by the Huron County Health Unit
and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. About 270
persons attended the clinic last Monday and Tuesday.
Couple celebrate
golden wedding
in Nova Scotia
LISTOWEL — Mr. and Mrs.
James C. Wightman of 455 Eliza-
beth St. west, Listowel, have re-
turned home after spending a
month with their daughter, Mrs.
C. C. (Phyllis) Holmes and Mr.
Holmes in Hantsport, N.S.
While in Hantsport, on Nov. 9
Mr. and Mrs. Wightman cele-
brated their _50th wedding anni-
versary With a family dinner
attended by three of their grand-
children, Jane Holmes who at-
tends Dalhousie University in
Halifax and Robert and Jennifer
Holmes of Agadia University,
Wolfville. Friends called to ex-
press congratulations and the
couple were showered with gifts,
cards and telephone calls.'
The Wightmans also have one
son, Donald who resides with his
wife Jenny and two children, Jef-
frey and Melaney at 450 Main
Street east, Listowel.
Mrs. Wightman is the former
Janie Viola Campbell, daughter
of the late Charles and Anne Jane
(Beecroft) Campbell of Marnoch
(near Wingham) where the wed-
ding was performed on Thanks-
giving Monday, 1125 by the late
Rev. James Scobie.
Mr. Wightman's parents were
the late John and Isabella
(Nethery) Wightman of Bel -
grave.
Mr. Wightman was employed
for many years with Canadian
National Railways. The couple
moved from Belgrave to Listowel
in 1935. Mr. Wightman retired
from the railroad in 1962. He was
a crossing guard for Listowel
Central Public School until poor
health confined him to his home
in 1973.
The Wightmans have travelled
many times by train to Nova
Scotia but their recent trip was
their first by airplane. It will fur-
nish pleasant memories through-
out the winter ' when they are
unable to indulge in their favorite
activity of gardening.
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