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- hinny reunion. held
There were almost one
hundred in attendance for the
Raithby Family Reunion " held
June 27 in the Community
MeMoril Hall .and i Park at
Auburn. This reuniOrt has been
• held at irregular intervals for a
Period ,of ' time, the , last one •
- -"being 14 years ago. ,„,
•, Excellent ; weather and
accommodation contributed to a
very enjoyable afternoon for all
' present. Baseball by the young
• folk, horse-shoer pitching, dartsf.
badminton, visiting as well as
.. !races and contests provided a
full afternoon program.
Tables were well supplied for
" a pot hick supper complete with
yr
doughnuts an watermelon.
Following this as an impromtu:
program - under • the • able
' chairmanship ' of Professor
George Raithby of Guelph.
Seated with him and .
Raithby at the head table were
Dr. and Mrs. Ivan Morgan of
Hamilton, Mr- and Mrs. Lloyd
4-Raithby. of London and Mrs.
Mary Johnston of • poderich.
They represented the four
'families Of the late Mr. George
Raithby who was the pioneer of
the family. .
Lloyd Raithby gave a
historiCal sketch of the life of his
grandfather, stating that he came
from England arriving in these
parts in 1845 after a five week
crossing the ocean. 'He bought a
farm on the 12th concession of
Huliett Township and lived there
until his 'death in 1887.
As well as farming he did
some carpentry work, some of
which is still in the possession of
some members of the family,
He was twice married, 'first to
Mary Cole who passed away
quite young leaving an infant
son, John. Later he married
Ruth Rapson of whom there
were three sons.
Mrs. Ivan Morgan spoke drew
words regarding a visit which she
and her husband recently made
to the ancestral homes "in
England. She said that -the
Raithby S were of Scandinavian
descent with the original people
probably coming to England
during the early invasions of
Denmark.
• •Mrs, Mary Johnston, who was
the; oldest person present, gave a
short address of welcome
expressing appreciation for the
large number present, the, full
participation and the beautiful
weather„,,with which the event
*b.
-cool things --
about a
frostfree
refrigerator.
freezer.
Every hOusewife should have one.
Frost never forms. Not in the big
refrigerator section. Not in the big
freezer section. St' there's no
defrosting. Ever. And you know
what that means.
No more dripping water to mop up.
No'more waiting for frost to melt.
Your ice cube trays won't stick
any rno're. No more re -freezing,
—fi'ozen foods.
You'll have more storage space,
because you'll be free of all
frost accumulation.
And your frozen foods won't
stick together., -
Think about it.
Think.of all the extra space you'll
have for stocking up on food bargai
• And besides all that, think -ho sVki
• much -mare- attractive -your kitchen
will look with a sleek new
frost -free refrigerator freezer.
NOW is the time to buY.
=See your local appliance
dealer today.
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to
had been favored. Mrs. Jo,hriSton
proudly wore her grandmother's
wedding ring. .
There were a .number of
musical members by the young
folk which were much enjoyed.
A basket t;) was passed for
contributions to defray expenses
of the ral
eunion. A substantial
amount was received over that
required, which will be given to
the Auburn Branch of the Bible
Society. •
There was a display of
pictures and articles of interest
from the early days. Among
these were some rakes which
their grandfather had 'rnade and
a piece of wedding cake from his
first wedding.
Bridal 'shower
.Mrs. James Schneider was
hostess last week for a surprise
shower in honour of- Verna
Culbert, Goderich, prior to her
marriage. A sing -song was
enjoyed by all,
The,bride-elect was seated in a
decorated ' chair with attached
streamers of pink and white and
matching wedding bells. She was
accompanied by her sister, Mrs.
Thom as 'Law lo r.
A red rosecorsage was pinned
on the bride-to-be and a pink
rose corsage on her attendant.
• ,.Mrs. _Betty _,Culbert .gave.La
.---Lreadirtgz;tMatriaie..
° °Marie Park' • gave -a -inirnorout
reading "Specially Tom' .
• A number of rounds were
sung by all present.
Cory Schotts of Clinton and
-Elizabeth- Hallam: of Luektow
presented a humorous skit
"G 't Beau'--
•rs. James Schneider then
read a fitting-- address of
congratulations and best wishes.
Many beautiful gifts were
presented to the bride by Misses
Mary and Linda Hallam, nieces
the groom,. Miss Beth Hallam
'and little Angela Schneider.
Verna made a fitting reply
conveying her thanks for the
evening.
A delicious lunch was served
by the hostess assisted by her
sisters -in-laws. A social hour
brought the evening to a close.
Ai barn- Social News
•.Conardillations- to Mr. and
Mrs, Edgar Leatherland of Acton
on the birth of .,their son,
Gregory Robert.
Mr. and Mrs. Duncan MacKay
of Sault Ste Marie arrived last
weekend to spend the summer in
the village.
We are sorry to report that
Mrs. James Craig is a patient in
Victoria hospital, London. We
wish her a speedy recovery.
We .are• sorry to report that:
Robert J. Phillips is a patient in
Goderich hospital, going early
Tuesday morning by ambulance.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Davies visited
friends at Fort Severn last week. -
Mrs. Slater Sr. of Hespeler
visited for a few days with her
sono, Robert Slater, Frank and
Joanne.
Guests Sunday with Mrs.
Ralph MunrowereRev. and Mrs.
Ure Stewart of Seaforth and also
Miss Charlene Pettie and Keith
Kuetser of Stratford.
•.Dr. William Fingland „ of
Niagara Falls and Colin Fingland
of Wingham visited one
afternoon last week with -Miss
Margaret Jackson.
Miss Nancy Anderson is in
Toronto for a six week's course
for her teaching career.
• Mrs. Douglas Knowles of
Toronto andher mother Mrs.
John "Sclater of Seaforth visited
Tuesday evening with Mrs. Edgar
Lawson.
Mr and Mrs. Asif Hassan, Kim
and J. D. of Oakville spent the
weekend with her uncle, Oliver
Anderson, Mrs. Anderson and
^ Miss Nancy Anderson.
Mrs. Harold Sprung of
Atwood visited last week with
her friend, Miss Margaret
Jackson:
Gerrit Reimers rethrned home
from Victoria hospital over the
weekend.
Mr and Mrs. John Boer and
family of California visited over
the weekend with Robert Arthur
• and Miss Jayne.
Mr and Mrs. • Thomas
Sheppard, Denise and Mark of
• Sarnia and his mother, Mrs.
Hurst Sheppard of Bright's
Grove visited Sunday with Miss
Laura Phillips and Mr attd Mrs.
Thomas Johnston.
Jaines Bennett of Port Albert
spent,,,t,he weekend with Mrs. W.
" Mr and. Mr- TlibmoslIidds-
are back ,to their summer, cottage
on the baseline road. '
• Stanley Ball is a patient in
ClihtioniPublie Hospital.
"
. Miss Edna Merrjil of Hamilton
. visited last Sunday with Miss
Margaret Jaekson,
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The June .
meeting of the meeting were approved,0,,s/Milci
United Church VVomenof Knox,
by Mrs. Kenneth McDottgall in
United Church. was held in the the absence of the secretary,
Sunda tool --room of the Mrs, Sidney Lansing, A complete
church with Mrs, Norman report of the U.C.W.--.
-,,. - , .
McClinchey in charge and + Mrs. Conference; held in , May in
Brian Hallam at the piano. London, was given by MM
After the call to worship, .
Charles Merrill: The financial
the
hymn, From , Thee all skill and - report was given by the treasurer
science flow, was sung and the . Mrs. Norman McDowell.
scripture lesson on the Parable - After a short business period
of the unjust steward Was read lunch was ,served by the Unit in
carge.
Gordon McClinchey. Mrs. Alfred
from Ltike 16th chapter by Mrs.
Explores guests on
Pry , offered prayer. Mrs.
McClinchey gave the meditation Tuesday evening•- .
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— The meaning of Stewardship. Fourteen explorers of Knox ,
Mrs, John Durnin introduced United Church, tWo visitors and
the guest speaker of the evening,
Miss Joanne Alton, of Lucknow.
She showed pictures and gave
interesting comments on her
visit to Japan on the way home
from Australia this spring. She
also visited Osaka and told many
things about the people and the
country. She was thanked by
Mrs. Ernest Durriin.
The offering was. received by
Mrs. Alfred 'ry and Mrs. Clive
Ailin. A Solo, In the beginning,
was sung - by Miss' Nancy
Anderson, accompanied on the
piano by Mrs Norman
Wightman. The hymn, Where
cross the crowded ways of life,
was sung and Mrs. McClinchey
thanked all for taking part. The
meeting was then handed over
to the president, Mrs. Lawrence
Plaetzer.
The minutes of the previous
,
their leaders, , Mrs. Eldon
McLennan and • Mrs. Robert
Slater were guests last Tuesday
evening of Mrs. • Arnold Cook
and her daughter Janet. ,
Ms. Cook spoke on cake
-decorating •and demonstrated
with one cake centred with a
doll and a yellow cake trimmed
with lily -of -the -valley. Cupcakes
supplied by the Leaders were
decorated by each Explorer, ohe
under direction and the other
with self design.
Lunch of lily -of -the -valley
cake, chocolate 'cake,
strawberries and ice-cream was
served.
• Doris Naylor thanked • Mrs.
Cook on behalf of the Explorers.
The Leaders expressed theij.
thanks, especially to , Mrs.
William Kolkman for her
assistance during the year.
•
A large crowd attended the
44th annual memorial service of
Ball's eemeferY last Slifttlar,
Following the' decorating of
the graves a service was held in
the church with Rev. Keith
Stokes, St. Marks Anglican
Church; in charge. He was
assisted by Pastor Alfred- Fry of
Knox United Church and Pastor
Patrick Ferrier of the Auburn
Baptist Chur.6.
-
Mrs. Gordon Taylor
• accompanied on the accordian
for the singing of the. hymns.
'Frank. Raithby, chairman of
the trustee board Welcomed all
to the service and spokk of the
work being done by the board
composed of Norman' McDowell
and William Wagner with Robert
Turner, superintendent of the
grounds. .
He ?poke of the church which
'Was erected in 1.$69 by the early
pioneers of this community. He
also spoke on the work ,done .
the new addition which is the
third addition added to the
original property.
Rev. Keith Stokes spoke on
the theme "Why are we here?"
He stated- that all were,;present
to pay respect and honour those
who had one time walked,among'
us and to remember. .
He went on to say that like
St. Pant reported to, the people
of Rome in the days of his early
mission, our generation are
creating and loving things of the'
human life. He closed his
inspiring address by quoting,
"We will , act' on what We
believe."
The guest book was in the
-charge of Mrs. Frank Raithby
and Mrs. Norman McDowell.
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