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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1951-12-21, Page 3• • • • s • • • rigif lil.EVEMBiTJ:L4' S:dl, 4%, IIENSAIL W.I. Holds Christmas Meeting The Legion rooms provided • a grand setting for the Christmas meeting of the H.W.I. on Wednes- . day night, Dec. 12. Miss Greta Laramie and Mrs. J. Blackwell, the • hostesses, arranged the attractive decorations including a gaily light- -ad tree. Mise Phyllis Oase, the president, conducted the meeting, which opened with the Ode, "0 Canada," the Creed and the Lord's Prayer. In answer to the roll call, members offered a special collec- tion amounting to $21.80, which will aid the London War Memorial Chil- dren's Hospital funds. Minutes were read and regular collection taken. Mr. J. A. Paterson kindly 'forwarded the gift of money to the hospital. The !businessperiod fol- lowed. The secretary 'disclosed the results realized at the euchre and dance on Dec. 7. Thanks are due :the various committees who attend - ..ed to arrangements. Mrs. Beer then outlined the executive meeting .of South Huron Institutes, which was held in the Town Hall Wednes- day afternoon, Dec. 5. A thank -you note from Mrs. H. Workman was read. Members will.send a shower of cards to two Institute members who are in Clinton Hospital at present, Miss Sutherland and Mrs. :Letitia Sangster. The next meet- ing eeting was outlined; Mrs. Sbirray and Mrs. Armstrong are hostesses. Mrs. Geiger will give the motto, and Mrs. Roobal will provide a demon- stration. At this time Miss Win- nie Gray interestingly illustrated on the flannelgraph several scenes de- picting the Christmas story. An out- -standing message entitled, "Step- ping Stones Across the Year," was -presented by Mrs. R. Y. MacLaren. Her comments on "Christmas and some of its customs in different lands," were much appreciated. Carol singing, a pleasing feature, was directed by Mrs. Sherritt and Miss Laramie. A hearty vote of thanks was proposed to all by Mrs. .Orr. "Silent Night" was sung," and the president called upon Mrs. l;l ickwell and Miss Laramie to con - Curt the entertainment, which con- sisted of "a pass the parcel" game. ! square dance was an amusing exercise. Mrs. Florence Joynt was pian'st, and Mrs. F. Beer acted as c alter. Tempting refreshments. ee: ved by the hostesses and their 'r. istar.ts, brought the affair to a c Io e. CROMARTY The Young People's Societyheld regular meeting in the basement of the church with Margaret Walk - Fr ;residing. The meeting opened lith the call to worship and a Psalm selection. Celia Norris read the Scripture. Kay Sorsdahl had the topic on "Prayer." The men's •quartette sang a number, and the i.ieet'ng' closed with a hymn and tae Lord's Prayer was repeated. Newlyweds Honored A reception was held in Russel-' dale Friday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Ross McPhail, Cromarty. who were recently married. Leslie Hack- ney read the address and Don Hocking and Don Johns presented the couple with a trilight lamp and an upholstered platform rocker. Dancing•was enjoyed to music sup- plied by Joe Allen, Angus McKay .and Mrs. Pridham. W. M. S. Elects Officers Mrs. Duncanson was hostess to the W.M.S. of Cromarty Church for the regular monthly meeting, and also had charge of the devotional 4- xercises. The' pt esident, Mrs. T. Scott, Sr., conducted the business, and thanked the members for their ••co-operation during the year. 'Re- ports of the different secretaries were presented. The nominating committee, $Trp. Duncanson and Mrs. E. Allenpre- sented the slate of officers for 1952 as follows: President. Mrs. Thomas Scott, Sr.; vice-presidents. Mrs. L. Sorsdahl, Mrs. T. Laing: secretary, Mrs. T. L. Scott; assist- ant, Mrs. Ken McKellar; treasurer Mrs. William Harper; assistant, Mrs. E. Alien; Home Helpers, Mrs. "Houghton; assistant, Mrs. J. M. :Scott; Glad Tidings, Mrs. Hough- ton; Welcome and Welfare, Mrs. T. Laing, Mrs. E. Allen; press, Mrs. K. McKellar; organist, Mrs. W. Miller; assistant, Mrs. Sorsdahl; auditors, Mrs. Houghton, Mrs. K. McKellar; Mission Band leader, Mrs. Duncanson. Personals: Mr. and Mrs. Camer- 1l�Meee H �VuiF�t,lR7 an•MeLean with Mr. ar;d Mrs. Hugh Norris; Mr. a>t4 :Mrs. ,Elluer Dale' and family, Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Storey and family, Stratford, with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Storey; Mrs. Lloyd Sorsdahl with. her sis- ter, Mrs. Neil Lamont, London; Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Russell with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Caddick, St. Thomas; W. John Worden, Avon- ton vonton, with George Wallace, Cram - arty, Joseph Worden, Staffa, and other old friends in the neighbor- hood. KIPPEN Mrs. R. Gemmell was hostess at the Christmas meeting of Kippen East.Women's Institute on Wednes- day afternoon, Dec. 12. Mrs. J. Sin- clair was co -hostess. The meeting opened with the Institute Ode, the Lord's Prayer and the Mary Stew- art Collect: "Silent !Night" and "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night," was sung in uni- son: Final plans for the banquet, to which the Institute catered on Dec. 14, were made. 'Minutes of the last meeting were read and approv- ed. Roll call, "My favorite piece of Christmas music" was answered by 34 members. Mrs. Peck gave her report on the last day of the 'London Area con- vention. A motion that the Insti- 'ute give $25 towards the -tractor fund for Greek Relief, was carried. Several of the pre-school children gave recitations. A poem, "Noise- makers," was read by Mrs. F. Slav - in. A spelling contest conducted by Mrs. W. Bell, was much enjoyed. The treasurer gave her report and t showed a good balance. Mrs. E. Whitehouse told a Christmas story for the children. A demonstration, which was a, 'Christmas table decor- ation, was given •by Mrs. R. Dal- rymple. The motto was presented by Mrs. H. McGregor, "It is more ,tlessed to give than to receive." A Mother Goose character con- test was conducted by Miss Grace Tremeer. A vote of thanks to the hostess and all those taking part the meetng was moved by Mrs, H. Caldwill. "It Came Upon a Mid- night Clear" was sung and the "seting closed with ,"God Save the K'ng." The arrival of Santa Claus 'el ghted the children and grown - u', also. with his gifts. Lunch was -etved by the hostess and com- mittee. QUICK CANADIAN QUIZ 1. Wlech province has the small- est population per square mi e? :2. Where is Canada's highest moun- tain? 2. Name the four provinces that en- tered Confederation in 1867. 4. What is the weekly interest cost of the national public debt? '5• In 1867 what important event occurred along Canada's north- western boundary? EGMONDVILLE • The December meeting of the W. A. end W.M.S. of Egmondville Uult- d Church was held at the home of Mrs. McLellan with 28 ladies pre- "ent. The W.A. president, Mrs. E. Cameron, opened the meeting with a Christmas poem. Hynm No, 62 was sung and the Lord's Prayer re- peated. The treasurer's report showed a balance on hand nt $440.14. A motion was made by Alts. Watson, seconded by Mrd.• Hay, that we give the managera the sum of $200, The W.A. tePte, "Blessed Are the Peacemakers," was given by Mrs. McLellan•.' It was decided in the future to hold the meetings the fourth Wednesday of each month. Mrs. W. A. Gardiner then took charge of the meeting. The new slate of officers for 1952 was pre- sented by Mrs. McLellan and a motion by her and seconded by Mrs. E. Cameron, that these offi- cers be accepted. A Christmas poem was given by 'Mrs. Paul Doig. Hymn No. &3 was sung and Mrs. Gardiner closed the meeting with prayer. A delicious Christmas lunch was served by Group No. 1 and a pair of dresser lamps 'pre- sented to Mrs. R. MeGeock for ser- vices rendered by her during her time as caretaker. - HIBBERT S.S. 6, Hibbert, presented the annual Christmas concert with a very good attendance. John Norris was chairman. Christmas carols were sung by the audience, and the pupils took part in short plays, duets and solos. Ivan Norris gave a selection on his guitar, and Mr. Smith played a piano solo. Santa Claus made a call to end the eve- ning and distributed many gifts and, candy bags to the children. CONSTANCE The Golden Link Mission Band white gift service was held on Sun- day, Dec. 9, in the basement of the church. The service opened with Hymn 598. Marilyn Taylor read the minutes of the last meet- ing, after which Ronnie Jewitt read the Scripture lesson. An instru- mental, "White Christmas," was played by Marilyn Taylor. Mary Whyte read the Christmas story, after which Muriel entertained with an instrumental. Ross Millson rea! the Scripture lesson. The roll call was answered by everyone handing in their white gift. Helen Mcllwain read the de•lica.tion, and Lawrence and Doug took up the collection. The service closed with tall singing Hymn 584. STAFFA The annual meeting of the Fed- eration of Agriculture was held in Staffa Hall with a good attendance. Filmore Chappel was chairman. M''. Beaupre, a teacher of Mitchell High School, showed films on poultry and bees which were of great in terest to the farmers. Harold Pat- terson, president of the Perth Fed- eration of Agriculture, was speaker for the evening. He spoke on "Im- Signal Lights Fog Lights Engine Heaters (for outdoor cars) Car Chains Let Us Suggest a 'MUST' on Your Christmas Shopping List! Snow Grip, Tires Sun Visors Rear 'View Mirrors Massey -Harris Toy Tractors, Kits and Wagons Chev. Windshield Washer Seaforth Motors Phone 141• W'1 ).11,.,11 �H11 �'•" 1 •e• • •,. ANSWERS: 5. Alaska was pur- chased from Russia by the U.S. 3. N.S., N.B., Que., Ont. 1. B.C. 4. More than $8 million weekly. 2. In the Yukon, Mt. Logan. THE VOICE OF TEMPERANCE They revoked the Canada Tem- perance Act in Manitoulin two years ago on the grounds that it •opened tre way for drinking by minors and bootlegging. The word that comes down from the Island now is that "minors are getting liquor, evidently without any trou- ble, three such were on a week's .drunk:" "The Canada Temperance Act. no longer exists, but drinking :$mond minors does." "Dances have had to ,be sto-ped even in the (R. C.) Parish Hall." "Bootlegging !seems Important everywhere—mote drinking in Manitoulin than ever :before, drinking has become a men - :ace." This is the report of a re- presentative of the Ontario Tem- perance Fede"ation on a visit to :Manitoulin.-2Advi.i ` Seaforth is -yam, e• n SPO-tR Ts =301r CHATTER ' > (By WALLY) Hensall and district teams enter- ed in the W.O.A.A. Intermediate grouping commence play Friday, Dec. 28, when St. Marys meet Hen- sel! and Lucan and Thedford clash. Away games for the Hensall squad include: Jan. 11, at Thed- ford; 21, at Lucan; 28, at St. Marys; Feb. 1, at Dashwood; 6, at Zurich; 11, at Ilderton; 15, at Exeter. Games to be played at the Hen- sall arena are: Jan. 28, St. Marys sall arena are: Dec. 28, St. Marys; Jan. 4, Lucan; 7, Thedford; 18, Zurich; 25, Dashwood; 30, Exeter;, Feb. 4, Ilderton. * * * Millions of men, women and cull• dren are looking forward to next X+' 1 ' I ' 1 i l 1 ✓� 1 fY' 1 e �. •'. , portance of Advertising." Mr. Day - nerd also spoke. Murray Christie, Cromarty, was nominated for presi- dent, taking the place of Filmore Ohappel, and Ed. Dearing was nom- inated as secretary taking the place of Fergus Lannin. The meet- ing was then closed. Lunch was served and dancing was enjoyed. Personals: Mr. and Mrs. Mac McKellar with Mr. and Mrs. Fergus McKellar; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sadler with Mr. and Mrs. .B. O. MacDonald, Georgetown; Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Gaiser, London, and Miss Thelma Parker, Windsor, vis- ited with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Parker; Mr, and Mrs. Don Tindal and family, London, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Elliott. DRINK eTa, " TRADE MAgR sanRFC. Tasty withsandwiches • Tuesday, for it will be Christman Day. iThere• is ,$ager excitetaent in the at ►oepplere of countlen home especially', where they are little children. The reason? Christmas is coming. Christmas speaks to ue with many +voices, and none of them without significance; but two truths lie an the surface of the sacred store. ' One has to do with the Divine Nature and the other with the humag nature. One emphasiz- es the simplicities of the Kingdom of God, and the other the true va- lue of human affairs. No matter how Christmas may be described, at this time of year the moat used word& are cameo- which we are Fluent ,to use agaiitt allad are catIoniteik to sill Tender:3 Af Sports Chatter: •"Merry Christmas and a Happy -New Year!" "It's more than Pat ONE happy day That we are wishing you; We bring a wish for happiness Each day, the whole year through; And that means all the pleasant things That possibly can crowd themelves Into a HAPPY YEAR." Jim "Wally" Wallace PROCLAMATION By resolution of the Council, I hereby proclaim Wednesday, Dec 26 Boxing Day A HOLIDAY and respectfully request the Citizens and Businessmen to observe same. DR. E. A. McMASTER, Mayor "God Save the King" ,..... .. ,rr r .r. 1r. tr r'' r•" r, r.:_�� r . `r :. Fr. 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