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Wingham Advance-Times, 1981-12-09, Page 6Vitiingham Advance -Times, December 9, 1981 nual meeting is held hortic itural society The annual meeting of the Wingham Horticultural Society for 1981 was held in the court room of the town -V hall last Monday evening. The 19 persons present heard the president, Roy Bennett, thank the directors and officers as well as the - members for their cooperation during the past year. Mr. Bennett mentioned that Ed Fielding had pruned the centennial crab apple trees in the spring and he had staked the centennial maple tree for the winter. The minutes of the previous annual meeting were approved without discussion and the audited financial . statement was distributed and read by Mrs. Bennett and then adopted. Wayne Elston, reporting for the public planting Officers named for UCW unit BELGRAVE — The Eve- ning Unit of the UCW, held its regular meeting last Tuesday evening, Dec. 1, at the home of Mrs. Laura Johnston. Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler opened the meeting with the worship service. The Officers for the coming year will be: leader, Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler; assistant leader, Mrs. George Michie; secretary, Mrs. Laura John- ston; assistant secretary, Mrs. Murray Vincent; treas- urer, Miss Annie Cook; Social convener, Mrs. George Johnston, Mrs. John McIntosh; group leaders, Mrs. John Roberts, Mrs. Harold Vincent, Mrs. Bert Johnston, Mrs. Jack Taylor, Mrs. William Coultes; com- munity friendship, Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse,. Mrs. Al- bert Cook, Mrs. Agnes Bieman; ,pianist, Mrs. George Johnston. Mrs. Robert Taylor, who moved to Ripley this past summer, was present for the meeting, and a small gift was presented to her in appreci- ation for all the services she contributed to the group. The " program entitled "Gifts Come Down at Christ- mas", was presented by Mrs.. William Coultes, Mrs. George Michie, Mrs. Jack Taylor, Miss Anne Cook and Mrs. Leslie Shaw. Lunch was served by Mrs. Agnes Bieman's group. committee, thanked Ross Jamieson for top soil and Jim McWhinney for the use of his truck. There were 380 marigolds, 352 petunias, 250 begonias and four mixed flower boxes planted. Also, in cooperation with the town, 50 hybrid maple trees were planted in the spring. The report on the flower show was plepared by John Donaldson and stated that the Armouries proved to be a most satisfactory location, •with more space and parking. There were 265 entries by 28 exhibitors. Mrs. •Ena Ritchie, social convener, reported on the catering for the spring show, flower show and annual meeting. All reports were adopted. Previous activities which were carried on were garden flowers to the Meals on Wheelsprogram, which are much appreciated_ by the recipients. Mrs. Fielding also acted as examiner for the Brownies' Gardening Badge. The nominating com- mittee report was presented by Ernest Eaton and was adopted. Officers for 1982 are Roy Bennett, president Jim McWhinney, lst vice presi- dent; Merle Wilson, 2nd vice president. One-year direc- tors are John Donaldson, Ernest Eaton, Marianne Eaton, Annabelle Hoy, Iris Morrey; two-year directors are Stewart Beattie, Rita Drehmann, Wayne Elston, Janet Fielding, Ena Ritchie. Auditors are Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ellacott. In new business, it was decided the membership fee will remain at $1.00 per year. The decision to hold a rose show was passed. This is not to exclude the spring show. There will be a society p oject of six colored prints for the district annual in 1982, with slide to be in by Feb. 28, 1982. The district annual will be held April 17 at Markdale and the ORA convention is scheduled for June 16-18 at Guelph. Those at the meeting were privileged to see Doug Rath - bun's showing of cacti. Mr. Rathbun is known as the "King of Cacti" and his knowledgeable . answers to numerous questions about his hobby will make the growing of cacti easier. Mr. McWhinney thanked the speaker. Six cacti were presented, courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Eaton. Following adjournment the committee served refreshments and an en- joyable social time was held. ACW group enjoys Christmas program BELGRAVE — The De- cember meeting of the Bel - grave ACW was held at the home of Miss Lillian Potter and opened with prayers and Bible reading by the presi- dent, Mrs. Robert Procter, and the Lord's prayer said in unison. Mrs. Clare Van Camp, the secretary, read the minutes of the last meeting and the correspondence. The trees-- urer's report was given by Mrs. Alex Nethery. The roll call was answered by nine members. Mrs. Procter read an ar- ticle, "The Indians Next Door", and a discussion on the topic followed. The medi- Mrs. Harold Wallace is the Lakelet hostess LAKELET •— Mrs. Harold Wallace hosted the December meeting of the Women's Institute when 15 members sat down to a delicious dinner. Following dinner, Mrs. Juno presided for the business meeting. A note of appreciation was read from , •Mrs. Humphries regarding the Area convention. The smile for the day was given by Mrs. Murray. An excellent report of the Guelph Area convention held in Brussels in late October was given by Mrs. Judge. Mrs. Huth and Mrs. D. Hallman accepted the leadership of the new 4-H projects. A large enrolment is expected and more leaders may be required. Mrs. Judge was named to the District board as convener of Family and Consumer Affairs. Roll call was answered by each telling of . something , they did at a school concert. There were many good laughs resulting. Volunteers were named to help with the 25th anniversary on December 13. Mrs. Jacques moved a vote of thanks to the hostess and gifts were exchanged at the close of the meeting. There will be no meeting in January, the next to be held February 4 at the home of Mrs. Percy Huth. Whitechurch Personals Visitors on the weekend with Rev. and Mrs. John Bell were their granddaughters, Robin and Carrie Bell of Walkerton, and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Fontaine and Christian of Streetsville. Vickie Scott liras busy this week starting her hair dressing parlor. The village is beginning to have a festive appearance as some have their Christmas lights on. If anyone has found a set of keys, would they please turn them in the Schack Store. One hundred and ninety- nine dollars was raised in this locality for the Bible Society by its leaders, Agnes Farrier and Mrs. William Rintoul. Mrs. John DeBoer, Mrs. Don Ross, Russell Chapman. Dawson Craig, Mrs. E. Sleightholm, Mrs. Bill Purdon, Mrs. Farrier and Mrs. Archie Purdon acted as helpers. The leaders express their sincere thanks to those people helped with the collecting. Mr. • and Mrs. Joe Ducharme of Goderich were Sunday visitors with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Laidlaw. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Elliott and Karen were Sunday visitors with his mother, Agnes Elliott of Wingham. The public schoolers here had a holiday last week, but they had to accompany their parents to school anyway for teacher interview day. Rev. and Mrs. Angus MacKay of Vancouver and their son, Donald, called on Cassie Mowbray on Wed- nesday. A birthday party was held at Mr. and Mrs. Angus Falconer's to celebrate Mr. Falconer's birthday, and his mother's, Cassie Mow- bray's, 80th birthday Satur- day evening. F'amily mem- bers were present. ' StPauI's Church (ANGLICAN) WINGHAM John Street at Centre Street The Reetor: The Rev. John T. M. Swan, L.Th. THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF WINGHAM AND BELGRAVE ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, WINGHAM SUNDAY, DEC. 13 -* The Third Sunday in Advent * 8:30 a.m. - F$oly Eucharist in the Parish Rooms 10:1 5 a.m. - Sunday School 1 1 :00 a.m. - Mattins and Congregational Hymn - Sing Mr. and° Mrs. Bill Purdon spent Monday and "'Tuesday with Dr. and Mrs. Ed Carey of Kitchener. Brian Falconer of Sarnia spent the weekend with his grandtnother, Cassie Mow- bray. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Campbell and Heather of Kitchener spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rintoul. They at- tended the Listowel area Bank of Commerce Christmas party Saturday evening, while Heather remained with her grand- parents. We are sorry to report that Hazel Purdon of Lucknow and formerly of this vicinity was admitted to the Wingham and District Hos- pital last week. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Speiran of Brussels were Sunday visitors with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rintoul. Mr. and Mrs. Art Stewart of Dungannon were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Durnin. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Durnin and family of St. Helens were visitors on Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Durnin. Mrs. Doug MacDonald of Auburn and Mr• and Mrs. Harry Moss of Plattsville were Wednesday visitors with Mrs. Mary McClena- ghan and Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClenaghan. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin McClenaghan of Waterloo visited at the McCienaghan home on Sunday. We are pleased to report that Ann Henry of Wingham, and formerly of this area, was able to return home last Thursday from Hamilton Hospital . station was on the theme "The Things That Make For Your Peace". Miss Potter told of the first native of Namibia in Africa who was enthroned as bishop earlier this year. The program was pre- pared by Mrs. ' Clare Van Camp, who read "An Adult's Song for Christmas", "Be- yond the Manger" and "Christmas in the Good Old Days". Plans were discussed by the pot -luck supper and Christmas social to be held in the WI Hall at 7 o'clock on December 19. The Rev. John Swan thanked everyone for their work during the past year and offered congratulations ' for such a successful bazaar held in November. The -election of officers for 1982 resulted as follows: president, Mrs. Robert Proc- ter; vice president, Miss Lil- lian Potter; secretary, Mrs. Clare Van Camp;. treasurer, Mrs. Alex Nethery. Rev. Swan closed the meeting with prayer, grace was .sung and lunch was served by the hostess. Brownie corner The ,+Brownies receiving their Baker's Badges were, Amy . Bateman, Kendra Hogg, Kirsten ,Keil, Shelley McLennan, Patti Reid, Jane Bateson, Christa Crawford, Leslie Goll, Jennie Hein - miller, Yvonne Trapp, Becky Sangster, Angela Kerr, Kendra Machan, Carla Mowbray and Danielle Heibein. Angela Kerr presented Snowy Owl, Mrs. R. Bateman, with a gift to show the Brownies' appreciation for her help as a former leader". Patti Reid told about Brownies in Germany and taught the Brownies a game. Most of the meeting was spent rehearsing the enrolment. The Brownies took home paper to make snowflakes for the enrolment. 151 �r. 'I7 it CLUSTERED `ROUND THE TOADSTOOL are new Brownies enrolled into the group Monday night. Moving up from Tweenies are: (front row) Christa Crawford, Sherry Dekker, Tammy .Thynne, Leslie Goll, Yvonne Trapp, Shari Mundell, • Shannon Werth; (back row) Danielle Heibein, Wendy McBride, Amy Jo Cretier, Anita Massey, Jennie Heinmiller, Amy MacDonald, Candice Allen, Janie Bateson, Shannon Robinson and Kara Neil. Absent are Jill Smith and Theron Kell. BROWN OWL Dianne Simpson pins the Brownie enrolment pin on Yvonne Trapp, one of the Tweenies enrolled as a Bfownie at the ceremony held Monday night. Nineteen girls moved up to join the Brownies. UCW meets at Farrier home Whitechurch — The United Church Women held their December meeting last Wednesday at the home of Agnes Farrier. A desert tea was served before the meeting was opened by Muriel Thompson • Taped Christmas carols were played by Mrs. Thomp- son. Two hymns were sung, "Come Thy Long -Expected Savior" and "Joy to the World", and the scripture was read in unison. Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Dave Gibb and Mrs. Russell Chapman had charge of the worship period. Mrs. Thompson related how the Jewish people had long looked for the Messiah a foretold in the scriptures and of Jesus' birth as told by the gospels of Matthew and Luke. "Shepherds in the fields" and "0 come all ye faithful" were sung by the ladies. Mrs. Thompson told how God showed his love by sending his son to earth as a baby. All sang "They will know we are Christians by our love" and "Silent Night" with Mrs. Farrier at the organ and Mrs. Lorne Durnin on the piano. Mrs. Chaprnan read the minutes of the last meeting and the roil call was an- swered by 10 with a Christmas verse. The collection and Least Coin was' received. Officers were elected for the 1982 terar7 president,, Mrs. Cliff Laidlaw; first vice, Agnes Farrier; second vice, Mrs. Lorne Durnin. Conveners are: steward- ship, Mrs. M. Moore; Christian development and leadership, Muriel Thomp- son; world outreach, Agnes Farrier; world of society, 'Mrs. R. Perry; treasurer, Mrs. Dave Gibb; secretary, Mrs. Russell Chapman; correspondence secretary, Mildred McClenaghan; finance, Mrs. Dave Gibb; and, social, Mrs. E. Sleightholni'lmd Mrs. Fred Tiffin. Mrs, Farrier closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Thomas hosts Christmas meeting BRUSSELS — The Christ- mas meeting of the af- ternoon unit of the United Church Women was held at the home of Mrs; Verna Thomas. Nineteen members were present and 27 visitations were recorded. President Mrs. Ida Evans welcomed everyone. She led in prayer and read •two poems, "Thank You for Blessings" and "Be of Good Cheer". Mrs. Anne Smith and Mrs. Margaret Tyerman con- vened the program, opening with a Christmas carol, "Joy to the World". Mrs. Sarah Stephenson and Mrs. Ruth Hupfer sang two duets, "Star of the East" and "Away in a Manger". The first scripture was taken from St. Matthew's Gospel, chapter two, and. the Second was read from the 21st chapter of Revelation. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Betty Graber sang a solo, "0 Holy Night". A reading entitled "A Gift for Christ the King" was read by Mrs. Smith. After the singing of two carols a meditation entitled "The Legend of the Candle" was read by Mrs. Tyerman, with Mrs. Smith lighting three candles during the message. Dr. Betty Bridgeman will be returning 'to Zaire early in the new year. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the mission may leave,.the money or package with Mrs. Alma Watson. All members were invited to join the Evening Unit December 9 for an evening of entertainment. Christmas cards will be sent to former members. The meeting closed with a carol followed by prayer. Refreshments were served. Campbell's 10 oz. Vegetable Soup . 3/1.00 Tide 6 Litre Powdered , Detergent $3.69 Chase& Sanborn Ground Coffee . . $2.59. Club House Pimento, 375 gr. Manzanilla Olives . $'x..39 Moms 1 Ib. Tub Soft Margarine .69 Clark's Beef or Irish 24 oz. stews $1.49 Canada No. 1 Cabbage .49 Phone 357-2240 CLOSED SUNDAYS We Deliver Store Hours Monday - Saturday 7:30 am - 7 pm Fridays 9 pm Pre -Christmas Luggage Sale 20 % ,Not exactly as illustrated. •Anatho Cosa. •Sonneclllo ,Luggage Savings g4 •Mollba •Capri Side Zip •Capri'Ver.allla. Teter FIIgh, Bag. •Conrtnonral Co.aal Luggage • Alleehe. H.)LIDAY WRLD 250 Josephine St., Wingham 357-2701 Out of Town? Call COLLECT -.Ask for Cindy or Lisa We will be happy to help with your holiday plans Our hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 5:30 Your Invitation to Attend "The Christmas . Story, a Tight and sound dramatization by Wingham Pentecostal Church Sunday School Children Sunday, Dec. 13th 7:00 pm 3.59 Centre St eet, Wingham Campbell's 10 oz. Vegetable Soup . 3/1.00 Tide 6 Litre Powdered , Detergent $3.69 Chase& Sanborn Ground Coffee . . $2.59. Club House Pimento, 375 gr. Manzanilla Olives . $'x..39 Moms 1 Ib. Tub Soft Margarine .69 Clark's Beef or Irish 24 oz. stews $1.49 Canada No. 1 Cabbage .49 Phone 357-2240 CLOSED SUNDAYS We Deliver Store Hours Monday - Saturday 7:30 am - 7 pm Fridays 9 pm Pre -Christmas Luggage Sale 20 % ,Not exactly as illustrated. •Anatho Cosa. •Sonneclllo ,Luggage Savings g4 •Mollba •Capri Side Zip •Capri'Ver.allla. Teter FIIgh, Bag. •Conrtnonral Co.aal Luggage • Alleehe. H.)LIDAY WRLD 250 Josephine St., Wingham 357-2701 Out of Town? Call COLLECT -.Ask for Cindy or Lisa We will be happy to help with your holiday plans Our hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 5:30