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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-12-06, Page 12PAGE 12—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1979 More f A decorated ChristmanatFamilyNight as the Department of cleaned u tree, lighted candles i Ontario Horticultural the wind ws, boughs of Societies for their out - evergreen, red poin- standing work with the settias and other village flowerbeds and decorations made the - the horticultural float Auburn Community which won first prize in Memorial Hall an at- the parade at the time of tractive place for the Auburn's 125th birthday annual Family Night Party• sponsored by the Auburn A mime on "Fly in my Women's Institute and Soup" was acted out by the Auburn Horticultural Darcy Andrews and Society. Frank Slater. Ross Mrs. Dorothy Grange, Robinson played two president of the Hor- mouth organ solos, ac- ticultur al Society, companied by Mrs. Greg welcomed all and Mr. Park. Richard Hawley A review of the hap - pronounced the grace. penings taking place in About:;, 105 persons sat 1979 during Auburn's down to a bountiful 125th birthday party was smorgasbord supper, given in the form of a Mrs. Greg Park led in a skit. Mrs. Oliver lively sing -song. Lorie Anderson and Mrs. and Stephen Millian •Eleanor Bradnock played several selections reminisced about the on their electric guitar important events during and ukulele and also sang the year and several a duet accompanied by persons acted the other their mother, Mrs. Barry parts. Millian. Mrs. Dorothy Grange Mrs. Grange in- pretended to be planting troduced the newcomers flower -beds and Brent to the community who Andrews planted the red were present: Mr. and maple tree. Sharon Mrs. Al Luna and family, Glousher acted out the Mr. and Mrs. John Blok part of a member of the and family, Mr. and Mrs. Tweedsmuir History Richard Hawley and Book committee with a family, Mr. and Mrs. camera, taking pictures Mike Mason and family for the presentation, and Mrs. Art Forler. Auburn As It Was. The Mrs. Grange called Mr. village flower baskets and Mrs. Ross Robinson required watering and and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart this was acted out by Ball to the platform and Darcy Andrews. Sharon presented them all with Glousher led a small dog Service Diplomas from on a leash and Brent Andrews behind it. The judging of the beauty queens was acted out by Lorie Cartwright as Miss Blyth, Sharon Glousher as Miss Auburn, Angela Schneider as Miss Londesbor-o and Frank Slater, as the prize winner, Miss Completely. Mrs. Ross Andrews came in and carried out the judking and they placed a decorated paper bag over his head. The parade, which took place during the heaviest rain of the year, was acted out by Brent Andrews in hip waders and a rain coat. The in- visible float of the Women's Institute (which stalled due to the rain and didn't make the parade route) was acted out by Angela Schneider. The horticultural float was acted out by Ian Andrews on a small tractor pulling a small decorated wagon with Jennifer Stadelmann among the flowers and foliage on the wagon. The beard growing contest was acted out by Brent Andrews with the most colourful beard, Darcy Andrews with the scruffiest and Ian Andrews with the best groomed. To lively music, the shirt-tail parade was acted out by all who had taken part in the presentation and each Eleanor liradrux.k, correspondent :, fi-i.tS15 brought a friend from the audience and did a square dance on the platform to the delight of everyone. Mrs. Ross Andrews helped with the stage arrangements and decorating. Mrs. Grange cl sed the evening with the Singing of the Queen. UCW The Auburn Knox United Church Women held their general meeting on November 28 with •the Sunshine group in charge. Devotions were led by Mrs. Jack Armstrong, assisted by Mrs. Gerald McDowell. The theme was "Worry, Anxiety and Bus y-ness". The hymn, Thou Hidden Source of Calm Repose" was sung with Mrs. Emmerson Rodger as pianist. Passages of scripture from Phillipians, Chapter 4 and Matthew 6 were read 'as were the poems entitled, "today and Creed for the' Discouraged". A Japanese version of the 23rd Psalm, a meditation on the theme and a prayer poem, "Slow Me Down, Lord" were included in the worship service. Mrs. John Hildebrand gave a report on the Alma College School for Leaders Conference in St. Thomas which she had attended. The theme was "To Discover a New Joy" and she commented on the special fellowship experienced at the conference. The vice-president, Mrs. Peter Verbeek, conducted the business Ito and opened with a poem, "Which Are You?" The minutes were accepted as read by the secretary, Mrs. Thomas Jardin. The financial statement was given by the t-r-e-as-urer, Mrs. Oliver Anderson. A Christmas meeting is planned for December 12 for both units. Members agreed to continue the support of a foster child at Pueblito for another year. Annual reports were presented by the various conveners and a new slate of officers for 1980- 1981 was read. Mrs. Peter Verbeek is to be the new president. Names were drawn to form new units. A social time was enjoyed with Mrs. Jack Armstrong, Mrs. Gerald McDowell, Mrs. Ruhr Koopmans, Mrs. Orval McPhee and Mrs. Ken- neth McDougall as hostesses. SOCIAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bennett of Amherstburg visited recently with Mr. Bennett's aunt, Mrs. Elva Straughan. Winners at the weekly euchre party held Tuesday evening in the Community Memorial Hall .last week 'were:" novelty - Mrs. Lillian Letherland; high lady Mrs. Robert Turner; low F NCHER WE HAVE -GI FT �► YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA STORE NE ON YOUR LIST! CARLTON BOXED CARDS • GIFT WRAP • SEALS • BOX CANDIES ' CANDY CANES HARD COVER AND QUALITY SOFT COVER SUGGESTIONS: •THE BEST FROM THE BATTLE - An informative collection of today's most creative drinks •INHERITANCE - Ontario's Century Farms Past 8, Present •BETTER HOMES $-GARDENS - Comptefe Guide To Gar- dening •SITTLER AT CENTRE FREE SEE IT! •THE CANADIAN DICTIONARY FOR CHILDREN •HURRICANE HAZEL •HOW TO INVEST YOUR MONEY AND PROFIT FROM INFLATION •PAULINE - A warm look at Ontario's Lt. Gov. Pauline McGibbon PICK UP OUR BOOK BROCHURE IT'S DIFFERENT! GIFT IDEAS FOR HER !TILLEY LEATHER WALLETS AND PURSES *JEWELLERY BOXES A LARGE SELECTION OF BEAUTIFUL • FIGURINES C l GIFT IDEAS FOR HIM 3 of 37 ,hope, f , an a nor tp ., r• r1'105t s''oi» Brigham s patented maplewood'Na' It ryminates tongue• bite the most Common Complain) of p ae smokers And by Capillary action it traps impuritin», inay.nq the smoke fresh cool and dry •ZAIMALECTRONIC BUTANE LIGHTER RECENTLY WE REVAMPED OUR GIFT DEPARTMENT. IT'S NOW MORE SPACIOUS AND MUCH EASIER TO SHOP. LAST, BUT NOT LEAST, WE HAVE MANY,NEW GIFT ITEMS. BEST NEWS OF ALL — THIS THUR., FRI., SAT., DEC. 6, 7, 8 L1 GIFT IDEAS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY x`HIT and 4 STOP THIEF /4t4. COMPUTER PERFECTION SCRABBLE SENSOR ELECTRONIC GAMES provide your family with many hours of fun ALL AT COMPETITIVE PRICES •GOURMET TREASURY COOK BOOK •CANDY'COOK BOOK •NICE & EASY DESSERTS •COUNTRY KITCHEN COOK BOOK AND MANY MORE TITLES - \ FAMILY TREE I !ECORD BOOKS MANY SUGGESTIONS IN THIS LIST FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS GIVING 20 OFF OUR REG. PRICES EXCEPT ITEMS MARKED SPECIAL GIFT IDEAS FOR THE YOUNG CHILD •FISHER -PRICE TOYS •NERF TOYS • MATCHBOX TOYS • PLASTIC MODELS GIFT IDEAS FOR THE TEENAGER •TIMEX WATCH •TILLEY LEATHER WALLETS - PURSES SHOP YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA STORE NORTH SIDE — SHOPPERS SQUARE, GODERICH OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AND EVENINGS lady - Wendy Powell; high man -Ted Mills; and low man - Elliott Lapp. There were 10 tables in play. Arch Jardin of Ajax returned- -home-entheweekend after spending a week's holiday with his brother, Tom Jardin and Mrs. Jardin. The winner of the Auburn and District Lions Club Lottery draw last week was Lawrence Witson of 90 Waterloo Street, Goderich with ticket number 142. The community is pleased to report that Arnold Craig has returned hon -ie from University Hospital where he was a patient for about six weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Williams of Toronto spent the weekend with Mrs. Williams' brother, Turn to page 20 • <iili�'�I1Ir Season's Greetings WHITE CA RNA TION Ft HOLMESVILLE- offers SMORGASBORD- until ORGA BORDDUntil New Year's Day Serving 4 p.m. until 7 p.nt. Open Christmas Sunday, Dec. 23, and Boxing Day Dec., 26th CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT MOZART'S MELODY MAKERS FRI. DEC. 7 MYSTERY TRAIN FRI. DEC. 14 STAR TREX FRI., DEC. 21 Dancing 9:30 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. Late night buffet included in admission price. for advance reservations phone 482-9228 after hours 524-4133. Reservations held until 9:30 p.m. //, / '• J.A. HENCKELS GOURMET KNIVES BRIGHT AND FUNCTIONAL ' ROSTI PLASTICS WICKER. FIELDCREST TOWELS PLACE MATS & NAPKINS WINE GLASSES ICE BUCKETS WOOD SALAD BOWLS CHEESE TRAYS NORMAN ROCKWELL PICTURES SOAP & BATH ACCESSORIES ETC., ETC., ETC. All purchases gift wrapped free on request Gift Certificates available Layaway Plan 34 North St. (Next door to the Clothes Closet) Shoppers Square, Goderich S24- 72 l