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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1948-09-23, Page 3THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1948 Presbyterian W.M.S. Met At Exeter The annual fall rally of Huron Presbyterial Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada was held in Caven Presby- terian Church, Exeter, on Tuesday, September 14th, with morning and afternoon sessions. There was an excellent attendance of delegates from Auburn, Blyth, Clinton, Exeter, Goderich,- Hensall and Seaforth, and Mrs. Gordon. Bisset, of Goderich, Presbyterial president, expressed her. pleasure in seeing so. many of the members present. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. A. H. Erskine, Goderich, and prayers were offered by Mrs. J. Par- kins, Seaforth; Mrs. G. Roberton,' Clinton, and Mrs. A. D. MacEwen, Hensall. The president gave a splendid message of inspiration, emphasizing the theme of the rally, "In the be - JUST igtintwitim WITH ACTIVITY for men with some time to spare... It's a centre of activity—your local armoury, just hum- mingwithactivityformenwithafeweveningstospare. In the wide list of activities offered by the Canadian Army Reserve Force, you'll find things to turn those odd free evenings into interesting and even exciting ones. You11 enjoy the full programme of social and sports events. You'll be "one of the gang"—with other Reserve Force men who are finding that the armoury is their personal "clubhouse". All the latest equipment and weapons are now being used for Reserve Force training. The summer camp sessions give you the opportunity to get away and out into the open. To top it all, you will receive full Active Force pay for all time spent in training and camp. "SEE FOR YOURSELF" by vi.siting your local Reserve Force unit's open house, parades or demonstrations during Army Week, 20-26 September. Call at the armoury of we regiment of your choice, ginning, God." "The question was asked, 'What is the most important thing in our lives today?' To some it may be fame, or pleasure, or wealth, :or good housekeeping. All these things are good in their place, but Jesus said, 'Seek ye first the Kingdom of God.' We have all kinds of appliances today, to save time and labor, but what are we doing with the time we save? Are we so bilsy doing things that don't really mat- ter that we have no time for the work that God is waiting for us to do? Are parents taking time to teach their children to love God and to serve Him? Are we'helping in the work of the Sunday schdol, the Mis-: sion Band, the young people, or vis- iting the sick and shut-ins, There is something that each one of us can do if we rely on God for help, and what an impetus would be given to the work of every church if we would always put God's work first!' Mrs. W. Sillery of Exeter web comed the visitors, and the report of the treasurer, Mrs. J. Russell of Seaforth, was given showing an ad- vance in givings over last year. •A letter was read from Miss Una Macdonald and Miss Dorothy Ray nard of Goderich who were the -dele- gates sent by the Presbyterial to the week -end camp for young women held recently at Kintail. An interest- ing summary of camp activities was given and the girls expressed their thanks to the Presbyterial. A number of suggestions were of- fered by the departmental secretar- ies. The Mission Band secretary, Mrs. J. F. Scott of Seaforth, asked for increased interest in this work, and suggested that the children would love to have a "white eleph- ant" table at a sale or tea, and each one would be able to bring some- thing. The Mission Band rally will be held on October 2nd in Hensall. The literature secretary, Miss B. Campbell, of Seaforth, gave a list of books available, and asked that a literature secretary be appointed in each auxiliary, that the sale of the church calendars be encouraged, that more magazines be sent to the Frontier College, and suggested that a synopsis of the various books on sane might be prepared and passed on to other auxiliaries. Mrs. G. Walker, Hensall, life membership secretary, asked that the members keep up the' interest shown last year in this department. Mrs. C. Hudson of Hensall, wel- come and welfare secretary, asked that each secretary answer all ques- tions on the annual report form, and send the name of the new sec- retary if there was a change of of- ficers. The press secretary, Mrs. A. Tay- lor of Goderich, asked that members be prepared to nominate a new press secretary at the annual meeting, and as recording and corresponding secretary asked that all reports be sent in promptly at the end of the year; otherlise it makes too much confusion at the annual meeting. A number of good ideas were con- tributed by the various auxiliaries. Some find it helpful to meet in the homes, one member responsible for the music, one to bring hymn books, others to help the hostess and take part in the program. One auxiliary had a special pro- gram provided by the evening aux- iliary and the Mission Band. Anoth- er had group leaders who did splen- did work, and messages were sent to those unable to come. Other activities were the sale of calendars by the auxiliary with the profit going to the Mission Band; a talent table at each meeting, and a number of extra copies of "Glad. Tidings" placed in the homes, which brought new subscribers to the ma- gazine. There was a discussion on Mis- sion Band work, and a plea was made for the churches to do some- thing for the boys. The W.M.S. have shown their interest in the EMPLOYERS and EMPLOYEES! New contribution rates for Unemployment Insurance Are effective October 4, 1948 The new contribution rates are :--- Class —Class Class of Employed Persons 0 While earning less than 90 cents a day or while under 16 years of age (*Paid on his behalf by the employer) 1 Earnings in a week: $ 5.40 to $ 7.49 18 12 , 30 2 Earnings in a week: $ 7.50 to $ 9.59 24 15 39 3 Earnings in a. week: $ 9.60 to $11.99 24 18 42 4 Earnings in a week: $12.00 to $14.99 24 21 45 5 Earnings in a week: $15.00 to $19.99 24 24 48 6 Earnings in a week: $20.00 to $25,99 30 30 60 7 Earnings in a week : $26.00 to $33.99 ........., 36 36 72 8 Earnings in a week:: $34,00 or more$ 42 42 84 $Weekly and monthly rated employees earning $3,120.00 or more a year are not insured. On and after September 20, 1948, new, denominations of UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE STAMPS will be on sale at POST OFFICES. Surplus, stamps of old denominations may be exchanged at Post Offices any time prior to October 31, 1948. EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 4, 1948, INCREASED BENEFITS ARE PAYABLE TO CLAIMANTS WITH DEPENDENTS, THERE ARE OTHER CHANGES AFFECTING BOTH EMPLOYERS . AND EMPLOYEES. For fulLparticulers, apply to themerest office of THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE COMMISSION WEEKLY RATE Employer Employee Cents Cents 9 *9 Value of Weekly Stamp Cents 18 R. J. TALLON Commissioner J. G. BISSON C. A. L. MURCHISON Chief Commissioner Commissioner work for the young children and. teen-age girls. What is the church, going to do fox the boys? Afternoon Session At the close of the morning ses- sion a delightful 'lunch was served by the Exeter ladies, and the after- noon session was opened at 2 p.m. with prayer by the president. The devotional period was in charge of the Blyth auxiliary. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. A. Hosford. and prayer wasoffered by Miss A. M. Toll: A beautiful solo was sung. by Mrs. D. Simpson of Exeter, and this was followed by a splendid ad- dress by Mrs: C. H. McDougall of Strathroy. The speaker brought •greetings from the Synodical Society of Ham- ilton and London (which will hold its annual meeting in Knox church, Goderich, next year), and her topic was "Missionary Work in Your Own Congregation." She spoke of condi- tions in Canada at the present time, of the thousands who have no church connections, of the children who never attend Sunday school, and asked "What are we doing about it?" "Our faith came to us from afar. Are we passing it en or are we too busy with material things? When the disciples Were given the Divine commission they were to be- gin at Jerusalem, their own home. Most of us are unable to go to the foreign field, but there is a great deal that we can do in our own church. "When missionaries come, ask them to speak to your young people and the children. Who knows the blessing that may come from the seed that is sown in this way? Years ago the first-born was always dedi- cated to God. How far we have got away from that idea in these •days! There is a shortage of ministers, of Sunday school teachers, and those who are willing to give their time and energy to the Lord's work. Mo- thers have always a great influence. in shaping the characters of their children. Have we been doing our part, or leaving it -to someone else? Are we encouraging missionary edu- cation in the Sunday school; is there a missionary education committee in your church where representa- tives can meet with the minister and plan a program of helpfulness? "All these things take time, but there is a joy in the service of God that we can find in no other way. There are open doors everywhere, and God will give us the strength for the work Re is waiting for us to do." The speaker closed with the words, "If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them." Mrs. D. J. Lane thanked the speaker for her excellent address. The offering was received and de- dicated by Mrs. H. Rivers of Gode- rich. "The Mission Barrel" A short play was presented by the Barbara Kirkman Auxiliary, Sea - forth, entitled, "The Mission Bar- ret" The play visualized the theme of the rally,. that social activities and money -making plans should not take first place in the work of the organization but that love for God and desire to help others must come first. Each member of the east gave a fine performance, and their presentation was enjoyed by all. Mrs. D. J. Lane of Clinton paid tribute to the memory of Miss Laura Jeckell, a faithful member of Exeter Auxiliary, and a past president of the Presbyterial, and announced that a bequest of $500 had^been received from her estate which will go to the work of the W.M.S. in Jhansi, India. Mrs. C. Hudson of Hensall brought in the report of the courtesy committee expressing the thanks of the members to the officials of Cav- en church, to the Exeter ladies for then hospitaliy, to the soloist, to the guest speaker, and to all who took part in the meeting. A fine reading was given by Mrs. E. Mitchell of Exeter. The hymn "All the Way My Saviour Leads Me" was sung, and the meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. W. T. Robison of Auburn. ' SPORTS CURRENT EVENTS IN THE SPORTS WORLD Syl Apps to Coach O.H.A. Junior "A" Marlboros. .Syl A.pps, who retired last spring after captaining Toronto Maple Leafs to two consecutive hockey world championships, will coach the Ontario Hockey Association junior "A" Toronto Marlboros this winter. This was announced last Thursday at St. Catherines by Stafford Smythe who coached the Leafs -sponsored Marlboros last season. * '5 * * Joe Dimaggio Joins the "300 -Homer" Club. Joe Dimaggio, siege -gun centre fielder of New York Yankees, may not be able to slug the Yanks home in front of the raging Boston Red Sox but the Yankee clipper already has cemented a noteable personal achievment for his 1948 efforts. Joltin' Joe, belting the ball at a long-range clip second only to his banner sophomore season in 1937, Friday celebrated his entry into the exclusive "800 -homer" club, an elite group of present and former slug- ging stars who belted 300 home runs in the major leagues. Dimaggio rifled his 36th homer of the current season Thursday as the Yanks were dividing a twin bill with Detroit Tigers. It was his 300th home run in 10 years with the Yanks. The blow off Freddie Hutchinson, didn't prevent the Yankees from los- ing the opener 2-1, but it propelled Joe into some mighty select company. In baseballs long history only 8 players have belted 300 homers be- fore hanging up their spikes, Kingpin of them all, of course was Babe Ruth, who slammed 714 in his 22 years in the big time. Others are Jimmy Fox (527 in 19 yrs.), Mel Ott' (511 in 21 yrs.),Lou Gehrig 0494 in 17 yrs.), plus ank Greenberg 081), Rogers Hornsby (302), Church Klein (300) and Di- maggio (800). With the current Yankee Bomber on his hottest homer rampage since he led the league in 1937 with 46 circuit smashes, Dimaggio is virtual- ly certain to'climb ahead of Hornsby and Klein into sixth place among the all -tine greats by the time the season finishes. Baseball WORLD SERIES The 1948 World Series will open on Wednesday, October 6, in the city of the National League pennant - winner, Baseball Commissioner A. Chandler announced after a meeting with officials from the nine teanis still in the flag races, All games will start at 1 p.m, of the cities time, except for Sunday games in • New York and Brooklyn. Those will begin at 2.05 p.m. to con- form a local law. The starting date of the classic, which is three days after the end of the regular season, will be approxi- mately a week later than last year's Sept. 30 opening day. The latest starting date was October 17 in 1910. The series will follow its tradition- al pattern with the first two games to be played in the National. League City, the next three at the American League City, the next three at the American League site, and the final two games, if necessary, in the city of the National loop • champion. Umpires for the series will be an- nounced by Chandler on Oct. 3. 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