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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-03-01, Page 10riff h w AummarimEs Women's Intftut Linda BELGRA VE-- Institute potluck luncheon last Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Women's Institute H over 60 members and fn attendance. Following the usual bo meal, President Dorothy welcomed everyone and audience in a sin accompanied by Mary Coultes on the piano. The School Fair Tweedsmuir. books were on display, as well as pictures and prize articles, including a windmill built and exhibited by the late Robert i Coultes at the first Belgrave fair in v 1920. Ada Taylor gave the history of cP the first Belgrave School Fair held p pct. 5, 1920. The standard exhibits fr of sewing, baking (homemade bread), flowers and crafts and c school work were displayed in the fl Foresters' Hall (now the Women's of Institute Hall) and tjre Orange Hall. le The poultry and pets were in the m Presbyterian Church shed and the th cattle in the Methodist Church to. shed. Some of the displays Jvere ac typical of the era and deserve 26 special mention: a hammer handle, on a milking stool, rocking horses, sleighs, windmills, a patch on a ope grain bag, weeds and a 5 Ib. print of the homemade butter, to name a few. A There also was a display of suc apples, roots, corn and enth grain. gen A school fair concert was held com from 1921 to 1934 on fair night into under the direction of the teachers. wor The concert consisted` of B recitations, spelling matches, public child speaking contests, singing and enth mouth organ competitions. work In 1934 the concert. was years scheduled on a different night than Th the fair and was discontinued in celeb 1968. In 1937 there was no fair due this y to a polio epidemic. The Department of Agriculture Sc (1920-30) and the Deomet i Education (1933-40)ve out seeds df first school to the gave es s. When the government withdrew its support, the Belgrave organizers expanded the program in i940 to include an official sports program, compiled its own prize list, purchased their. own seeds and invited Members of Parliament as guests. In 1947, there was a record attendance at the fair of 21 schools. The total entries for the fair and music festival reached over 2,000. The completion of the Belgrave arena in 1949 finally brought the fair under one roof. No more would the livestock be paraded on the Gari was held public speaking contestants vie for Women's main street and no longer wouldan 12:15 in the prizes on the church steps. The ends in form with advertisements in to help the cost. The entries were unteous brought in the night before with the Coultes° exception of the fowl, pets and se led the animals. g -song, In 1967, with the coming of the all with prize list published eads ce central school system, the n the fair was officially chan the Belgrave, Blyth and B Annual School Fair. The 50th and 60th anniver of the fair were held on a Sa n September, preceded by a s ariety concert at which rincess and her attendants hosen for the 50th annivers rincess and a prince were ch om each of the three schools. A gravid parade of sc hildren, decorated bicycles oats from former school sec Morris and East Wawanosh d by the band to the arena. A ade up of teachers and pupil e first fair of 1920 were pre augment the sense of histo hievement. At the 70th fair participants of the first fair w the float. Since 1983 the fair has b ned by the high -point studen past year. lot of the credit for the fai cess goes to the parents for usiasm and support th erate. The teachers also must mended for the work they p the school exhibits and scho k during the year. ut the greatest credit goes to th ren themselves who usiasm, zeal and eager har has kept the fair going for 7 e 75th anniversary will rated on Friday, Sept. 15 o ear. hool trustees from the are n 1920 with S. B. Stothers th arae of BRUSSELS --On Sunday, Feb. 19, ged to Linda Garland led the worship russels service and Thelma Steinman led the congregational singing. caries Lena Siegers, who returned to Sat Canada from Haiti after spending a pring year with the Christian Peace Corps the there, spoke on her experiences. were She said Haiti is a country of ary. A poverty and hardship with five per osen cent of the people owning everything in the country. The hoot peace workers were there to and observe and try to cutdown on the were the Haitian military considered a float threat. s of Ms. Siegers said the team was sent expected to document human rights rical abuses . which its members only encountered. She said the situation ere has improved in some ways since the American involvement, but the een people are even poorer. The a t of generosity of the native people was noteworthy. If a family had food„ it is was `willing to share. The Peace b the Team struggled to help with local b ey solutions to the local problems, not R be f to merely offer a "a quick fix". 1 The youth group held a spaghetti M of supper and a slave auction on Saturday evening as a fundraiser f e for those going to Witchita this C se summer. Group members ' were W az pleased to have raised $1,500 for in 5 their cause. The youth ministry team' met ev ], after the services on Sunday for a H f planning session. The ladies' group p.m met - late last month to learn more An a about Palliative Care Services in Wi e he area. offs Obituaries REMINGTON -- Darold L. Remington of Wingham passed away at University Hospital, London, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1995. He was in his 74th year. Born in 1921 in Kincardine, Mr. Remington received his education there. He served in World War,II from 1939-45 and later became a self-employed merchant, who operated a grocery store in Wingham for a number of years. Mr Remington retired in 1978 and kept busy during his retirement years by fishing, working with wood and spending time at the cottage. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Shriners, Masons and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Wingham. Left to mourn her husband's passing is Mrs. Remington, the former Doris McKay. He was the dear father of Joan and Doug Gibson of RR 1, Orangeville; Gail and Rae Robinson; Bob and Faye Remington, all of Wingham and Tom Remington of London. Mr. Remington also is survived by nine grandchildren. There is one sister, Rachel Anderson of Kincardine and two brothers surviving as well, Dave and Rose Remington of Kincardine nd Jim and Beth Remington of Goderich. Mr. Remington was predeceased y his son Douglas in 1954; his rother Ronald and sisters, Clara emington and Freda Slade. Visitation was held at the cBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, on Thursday, Feb. 23, tom 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Royal anadian Legion Branch 180, ingham, held a memorial service the funeral home on Thursday ening at 7:30. The funeral service for the late arold Remington was held at 2 . on Friday, Feb. 24, from St. drew's Presbyterian Church in ngham. Rev. John P. Vaudry ciated at the service. Interment Kincardine Cemetery. allbearers were John McKay, n Stone, Don Savage, Ken kingham, Jim Cox, Steve nungton, David Slpde and Del agricultural- representative of in Huron County and at that meeting KTIOX P the first Belgrave School Fair was Joh organized. Richard Procter Sr. of Morris was the first president and BucRe unitedCrra was he first secre in office until 1930. He remained Sutc] The directors pallb FI John Wightman of East Wawanosh ke. Del Ewing and G iffe served as. hon earers. oral tributes were carrie Robinson, Mington and Lindsay Gibso emorial donations to dian Cancer Society or rew's Presbyterian Chu ham, would be appreciate ssions ofsympathy. insisted of the teachers and two representatives of each school section. Isabelle Campbell then informed everyone of activities for this year's school fair. The next potluck luncheon is March 7 a 12:15•p.m. Everyone is • Church p Ryan BELGRA Remi VE --An organ prelude of , M inspiring sacred music by Mrs. Ann Cana Spivey welcomed members and And guests of Knox United Church to. Wing the Sunday morning service on expre welcome. Feb. 19. ordon oray. d by chael n. the St. rch, d as United Ch IVomen BELGRAVE.- -- The postponed Taylor. meeting of the afternoon unit of the Mrs. Edith Vincent led the Bible United Church Women was held study continuing with the theme Coultes with 11 ladies present. Feb. 20 at the home of Mrs. Janisa "The King's Messenger", dealing Mrs. Audrey Fenton opened the with Matthew, Chapter 10, 5-8. meMrs. withra shortonreading, Mrs. Ida Procter led the mission a meting byg, study, beginning by showing where the minutes of the Zaire is located and relating some January meeting. The World Day er will be in the interesting facts about the country. of Pray United er serviceh Frida She then told of a young man and 3, at 2 y, March the terrible hardships he had p.m. Mrs. Lois Charnney endured in Rwanda. The meeting was in charge of the worship closed with a delicious dessert, tea serivice, assisted by Mrs. Ada or coffee served by Mrs. Coultes. Th 1VE' Margie Gordon and Candace TAYL Irwin welcomed the worshippers as of L they entered the church. Rev. M Jane Hobden conducted the ser ice nec using "Give and Then Some -- Give Until it Hurts" as her theme. Born ye The 21 members of the, SonShine was th Singers Choir sang a much- his wif number, accompanied Hern. by Mrs. Spivey at the piano and A ve conducted by Mrs. Lila Procter. Taylor Offeratory stewards were David the Roy nd Chris Piluke, Ken Procter and Luckno Arnie Spivey. At the conclusion of He w the serivce, refreshments were wife, th served in the Sunday School room. in 1944 At 1:15 p.m., the SonShine former,B Singers presented a delightful Taylor program. Young members of the brothers arnes, Lisa Just n Campbellup are Amy , Christopher Black, nstepson, Left t Shawn Cottrill, Craig and Scott their fath Folkard, Michelle Nixon, Kenny Taylor o McCracken, Holly Pfeiffer, Adam and hi potter, Candace, Carl, Kyle, Nicole Collingw d Peggy Procter, Tania Pletch, wife Ro ony and Nathan Spivey and Taylor a cole and Paul Walker. m The children thank Mrs. Spivey Bonnie an Mrs. Procter for all their effort all of Luc work in organizing and Two br the concert. A special Taylor an nks• goes to Mike Cottrill for Kincardine ing design the picutre on the his wife Al t of their shirts. There several gr several surviving a Legion OR --Lewis Leonard Taylor ucknow passed away on ary Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1995,. at v rest Manor, Lucknow. He was 90 ars of age. Jan. 7, 1905, in England, he e son of George Taylor and fe, the former Mary Elizabeth teran of World War II, Mr. belonged to Branch 309 of al Canadian Legion and the w Presbyterian Church. as predeceased by his first e former Martha Walmsley and his second wife, the ertha Greene, in 1969. Mr. also was predeceased by Edwin and Albert and his Wellington Harvey. o mourn the passing of er is his family: Harvey f Lucknow; Bill Taylor s wife Dorothy of The Three Ms of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Wingham met last Wednesday evening with 20 in attendance. James and Catherine Wilson conducted the meeting with Cora Robertson at the piano for the hymns. Mrs. Wilson led the devotions. Business was conducted by Marie Phillips and Eileen Niergarth. It was noted a 12 -cup coffee maker has been purchased for the Upper Room kitchen. Violin selections by Gordon Wall, accompanied by Mrs. Robertson, were enjoyed. Doug Layton of Wingham spoke on town from its beginnings to last an July's Homecoming '94 weekend. im The planning and cooperation for NiN that event showed that Wingham hand can accomplish worthwhile and enjoyable-aati.ities. - and As well as renewing friendships, pre ha Homecoming '94 netted a profit help which was used to purchase tables and chairs for town functions, a fron new ice machine for the arena, '1 automatic doors for the hospital, a clock for Cruickshank Park and donations to local groups. It was noted that Wingham is a good place to live. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed ood; Bob Taylor and his se of Coburg; Arnold nd his wife Verna of Eric Taylor and his wife d Jeff and his wife Dale, know. rothers survive, Norman d his wife Grace of and George Taylor and ice of Lucknow. are 19 grandchildren, eat -grandchildren and nieces and nephews s well. Branch 309, Lucknow dies' Auxiliary held a 9 p.m. last Thursday, the funeral home. The ice for the late Lewis held on Fpday, Feb. 24, rom the MacKenzie & Funeral Home, y Rev. P. Kinsmen of Presbyterian Church. were Neil Taylor, John Taylor, Barry in McClenaghan and mberlin. Nine rs carried floral a Johnston, Marlene ne Currie, Janette Taylor, Melisa Meg • Taylor, Whitney Ray Gowdy honored by GORRiE--stay Gowdy of Gerrie wristwatch and a piece of luggage was pleasantly surprised at the last by the directors and board members monthly meeting df the Maitland of the MVCA. Conservation Authority. In honor of his 25 years of Mr. Gowdy thanked the directors service with the authority and his and members and wished the upcoming retirement, Mr. Gowdy was presented withevery success in its work conserving our future. elgrave giri • and its La service at guidesFeb. 23, in funeral sery Taylor was meetingMcCreathat 2 f conducted b BELGRAVE--The First Belgrave the Lucknow Girl Guides met on Thursday, Pallbearers 16, at the Belgrave y Feb' Terry Taylor g Community Taylor, Caly Centre. Members were entertained by a Roy E special guest, Kerry Hill, who granddaughte spoke on her trip to the Guides' tributes, Lind international "Our Chalet" world Irwin, Joan centre in Switzerland. Faceitte, Sarah The' Belgrave Guides were Taylor, Me invited to join the Tees fora potluck supper to celebrate Taylor and Paula T y "Thinking Day" on Feb. 22. Spring intet,.rent in Greenhill authority water group a gold with Cemetery, Lucknow. UNDER WOOD -- Olive May Underwood of Harriston (formerly of Gorrie) passed away on Friday, Feb. 24, 1995, at Palmerston & District Hospital in her 94th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Jacob Gordon Underwood; the dear mother of Ken Underwood of Gorrie, Mrs. Ed (Lucille) Stewart of Harriston and the late Bryce Clark. Mrs. Underwood also was the loved grandmother of nine grandchildren, 10 great- W&DIESDAY, MARCH inn grandchildren and two great -great- grandchildren. She rested at the Betts Visitation Centre in Gorrie from 2' to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, where the funeral service was held Monday at 2 p.m. Spring interment in Gorrie Cemetery. 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