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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-03-15, Page 19IT'S PARTY TIME! — The Wingham Canadettes held a pre -teen dance last Friday evening al -the Wing - ham Armouries building and, as usual, it was dancing room only as the youngsters took to the floor. Citizenship is the topic.. at March WI meeting BLUEVALE — The . March meeting of the Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Alice Elliott. Mrs. Evelyn Stamper, president and . Edith Garniss, secretary -treasurer, took care .of the business and correspondence. Mrs. Freida Klaassen, district president, attended and gave a short address, touching on immigration and citizenship, the theme for the meeting. Mrs. Klaassen, her husband and two children came from Germany 32 years ago and have enjoyed living. in Canada. She has been involved in Institute work since retiring as owner of a Fordwich store. Mrs. Jean Mathers thanked Mrs. Klaassen and presented her with a gift. Mrs. Donna Craig, citizenship convener, spoke on "How To Become a Canadian .Citizen". She obtained information from MP Murray Cardiff's office regarding how and where to apply for citizenship and requirements for Canadian citizenship. The roll call, "Why does Canada attract people from other coun- tries?", was answered by 26 ladies. Some of the ladies came as im- migrants to this' country and an interesting discussion followed. All agreed it is a wonderful country in which to live. Donations were given to Friend- ship House and a special collection for "Pennies for Friendship" was taken. Six public speaking winners. from local schools were in at- tendance and gave their speeches. The youngsters were Cheryl Allen, Anne Garniss, Janice Nicholson, Dana Mathers, Damian Golley and Carla Johnston. They were thanked and given a small token of ap- preciation. 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Mrs. Gordon McBurney opened the meeting with an interesting account of the country of Brazil, its enormous population, vast resources and the terrible deprivation of the women of that country. Everyone took part in the worship service under the able leadership of Mrs. McBurney, while Mrs. Norman Coultas provided music for the service. A delicious lunch and a time of fellowship concluded a most in terestingmeeting. UCW unit meets at Coultes home BELGRAVE—The afternoon unit of the United Church Women met at the home of Mrs. Janisa Coultes Tuesday, .March 8, with an at- tendance of nine and Mrs. Sarah Anderson in charge. Mrs. Olive Bolt and Mrs. Olive Campbell were in charge of the worship. After Mrs. Bolt read the poem, "Morning", one verse of the hymn, "Welcome Happy Morning", was sung, followed by prayer. Mrs. Campbell read Matthew, chapter 28. Mrs. Bolt read an article about the resurrection and Mrs. Campbell "Headlines of Long Ago"Mrs. Margaret Taylor read portions pf Mark, chapter 14 and gave -a meditation on "The Road to Damascus". Mrs. Jean Pattison and Mrs. Anderson led the mission study from Mandate. Mrs. Pattison, reading of the ,life of a rural Saskatchewan woman, related the pain of those in her community who being forced to give up farms whieyi have been in thek4lartillies for generatiariab Andersoq told the members that the church's role in rural Zambia is to e ChrIstian3 preach the "Word and look after its enhe .' The` church is eon et quite Im- Akite ri..11Y wad be Id et the Wingbam,Public School Qn APr1 Cubs from Lucknow, •eallruaselslindmwixt attd; orri 0 f+ ration. alter f , ; the conking x ontl melude•a+ mbinedScout b ptu Marine'L d. 4 paper drive wiii- held ? On May 7.40011,9t Dog .Y s; been scheduled for June18. fS r service GOR -RIE -The World' Day . of Prayer service for the village of Gerrie was hosted this year by the United Church on March 4. "Open Doors" was the theme Mrs. Dewitt Adams and Mrs, Bill Nay welcomed the ladies. Mrs. Norman . Fairies and Mrs. James Schefter opened the service with Mrs. Jasper Farrish and: Mrs. Ronald Bennett assisting and representing St. Stephen's. Anglican Church. Mrs. James Robinson read the scripture,representing Knox Presbyterian Church. Mrs. David Kerley of the Anglican Church gave the address on `Open Doors", saying there are doors which do not open to life. Large doors can be opened by small steps of faith. God opens the door to life. The key words are love, obedience and service. Mrs. Sheldon Mann presided at the organ. Special music was provided by the,. trio from the Presbyterian church, comprised . of Mrs. Alvin Mundell, Mrs. Gordon Moir and Mrs. Robinson Who sang "You Must Open the Door". Mrs. Robert Strong and Mrs. B. Nay received the of- fering. The service closed with prayer. Alice Elliott is hostess to Bluevale WMS ladies BLUEVALE - Eleven : menbers attended the March 2 meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of Knox 'Presbyterian Church atthe home of Mrs. Alice Elliott. Mrs. Glenn Golley opened the meeting by reading from St Mat- thew's Gospel, the theme being "Prayer". This was followed by a hymn. Mrs. Elliott led hi devotions, with the 23rd Psalm repeated in unison. She then spoke of the devotion between a shepherd and his sheep, being similar to that between Jesus and His disciples and people. Mrs. Jack Willitts offered. prayer. Mrs. Jack Jenkins gave the treasurer's report and accepted the offering, with prayer by the president. Business included a discussion about sending a child to Camp Kintail; a newsletter from Armagh; a motion made by Mrs. Joe Walker and seconded by Mrs. Glenn Snell, to send $25 to the Guiana project. The group's Easter meeting will be held April 6 at the home of Mrs. Gordon Mundell and a Leap Year tea and bake sale will be held April 8 at 2:30 p.m. in the Sunday School room of the church. Mrs. William Elston spoke of Lent, a preparation for Good Friday and Easter Sunday, including a fast of 40 days, excluding Sundays. During this time Jesus was preparing the disciples before He was to leave them. She said, "We should all take a moment or two to do the little things that add up to more." She closed with a poem, "How the Great Guest Came". Mrs. Mundell was in charge of the book display frons which the ladies made selections after the meeting. The cold meat supper will be held May 18. The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer and Mrs. Willitts and Mrs. Elliott served lunch. Mrs. Bennett is hostess for St. Stephen's Guild GORRIE — Mrs. Greta Bennett was hostess for St. Stephen's Guild on the evening of Tuesday, March 8. President Cheri Farrish opened the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Nellie King led devotions, reading the Epistle for the fourth Sunday in Lent and a Lenten message by Rev. Brenda Shipton. She read a clipping from a past newspaper, describing St. Stephen's centennial celebrations. The article included some historical facts of the church. One item of interest to the ladies was the history of the church bell, still to be heard ringing on Sunday mornings. Nine members answered the roll call which requested each lady to bring a card and stamped envelope. Mrs. Janet Hogg entertained with two piano selections honoring St. Petri 's flay. The members plana a Lions' supper on March luntYhedn for March 3 nait 1. Mrs. Parrish reada thank -you letter from St. Monica's House, then closed the meeting with the Guild Prayer. The mystery gift from Miss Shipton was won by Mrs. Nellie King. Mrs. Greta Bennett auctioned some items brought by Mrs. King and Mrs. Dorothy Bennett. Prize winners at Belgrave BELGRAVE—Fourteen tables were in play at the weekly euchre party in the WI Hall on Wednesday, March 9. High Scores won prizes for Mrs. Edgar Wightman and Gordon Bosman. Low prizes went to Mrs. Rena McLean and Lorne Jamieson. Mrs. Gertrude Reavie ands4, Taylor had the most lone hands lucky draw prizes went to Mrs. Gordon Bosman and Mrs. Clarence Hanna (playing as a man) . • 1