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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1973-06-13, Page 11ESDAY, JUNE 13. 1973 h Kinloss WMS 1 Lloyd MacDougall was for the June meeting of Kinloss W.M.S. There 4 members and 3 visitors meeting opened with the int Mrs, Bruce Hamilton g a poem. The hymn a Friend we have in Jesus" ng followed by repeating un and Purpose". Mrs. • ckie reviewed the Glad s, •A solo, "The. Mercies N by Mrs. Philip Steer was THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO PAGE ELEVEN. Bible Study was taken by uglas Graham, John 14, question and answer period excellent topic was pre - and given by Mrs. Ira This was on. our Study a -the History of India, back 4500 years ago. ohn Needham also spoke ing of India and showed f thea. handicrafts. . e and Jack visited India st winter. The roll call Wered with - a city of nd its importance. offertorprayer was given Evan Keith, followed report of the Presbyterial' sworth by Mrs. Bruce on and Mrs. Douglas, Gra'- Mrs. Fraser MacKinnon,. Burt and Mrs.. Herb n took part in the Prayer iration from Lucknow to Meeting July 4th at 2.30 the Sunday School room epted. Ladies camp at is June 15 to 17th. The eting isa change of .date, Gilbert Hamilton gave remarks, The meeting y singing "The Day Thou rd is ended" and prayer Leonard Clark, • htnents were served. by the and directors. • • Lucknow Unit 3 Unit 3 of Lucknow United Church Women met at the home of Mrs. Ken Murdie on June 5 , with fourteen members present. Mrs. Gordon Kirkland read a poem, "Sharing". Hymn 15 was sung and the Lord's prayer repeat- ed in unison. 'The treasurer's report was giv- en by Mrs. Lawrence McLeod .and Mrs. Glen Walden made arrange- ments for flowers to be placed in the church during September. Mrs. McLeod presided for the program and read a poem',"Count your blessings". Hymn 589, "This is my father's world" was sung, and Mrs. McLeod told of the setting for this hymn, written by Rev. Babcock. The theme of devotions was "The Work of Our Hands". Mrs. N. J. MacKenzie read Psalm 90/, and Mrs. E. Wightman gave the meditation and prayer. A reading. "Lilacs" was given by Mrs. Wm. Helm. Mrs. Mc- Leod gave a synopsis of the 'chap- ter on "New Horizons for India's Women' . taken from thestudy book "A'sk an .Indian about India". Child marriage is common place amongst all classes and intercast - 'marriage is becoming more preva- lent. A household may consist of three generations and the wom- en act as servants for husband and family. Mrs. Walden gave a reading, "Its Later Than You Think" and the meeting closed with the miz- pah benediction. Each member had been asked to bring her baby picture, and an interesting time was spent match- ing babies and/ adults. Following this, a hobby salewas held, with Mrs.. Kirkland and Mrs. Walden as auctioneers. The treasury'was`' increased by $15.25. Mrs. 0. McCharles Was Guest Speaker Unit 4 of the Lucknow United Church Women met at the .home of Mrs./ Alex Andrew on Monday, June 4th at 8 p.m. The president ,June Ernest J. Ackert opened the meeting with a poem "As We Sow's The roll call.was answ.ered. by 15 members and 2 visitors. The treasurer's report was presented by Mrs. Cliff Crawford. .The off- ering was dedicated by Mrs. Ack- ert. In the business report, Mrs. Ackert reported on the Bridal Tea at Wingham on May 30th. A very fine attendance from Luck- now was reported. The ladies were reminded of the packing of the bale on Wednesday, June 6 at 1 p.m. The committee in. charge of the -programme, convened 'by Mrs. Wm. Humphrey took over the de- votions. Hymn 148 was sung. Mrs. Evans Helm read a reading entitled "Understanding". The scripture, Psalm 145 was taken by Mrs. George Jardine. Mrs. • Humphrey gave a reading "Spring Housecleaning'. The guest speaker Mrs. Oliver McCharles of Ripley was introduc- ed by Mrs Humphrey. Mrs. McCharles gave a very interesting Bible Study. The speaker was thanked and presented with a gift by Mrs, Humphrey. A reading "God is Standing There With. You" was read by Mrs. John Pritchard. Hymn 126 was sting followed by prayer by Mrs. 'Humphrey. Mrs.•. Ackert gave the benediction. Rev. B. Passmore Was Guest Speaker Mrs. Russ Button was auctioneer for a Bake Sale for which the members had donated. During this "time also, Mrs. McCharles had on display many beaded necklaces which she had made. A very enjoyable social hour fol- lowed. accompanied by lunch. /' HE PERFECT GIFT FOR THIS YEAR'S GRADUA TI Before The Age of Miracles Memoirs of a Country Doctor BY DR. W. VICTOR JOHNSTON $6.95 Dr. Johnston was o W osh Township . and born in West Wawan P wail a general practitioner in Lucknow for thirty years. His book reflects his life' and practice in this community. MAIL ORDERS ACCEPTED AT SAME PRICE AVAILABLE AT LU.CKNOW5ENIINEL WHITECHURCH NEWS On May 28 a special` meeting was he,ld,at Calvin -Brick church. Guests were present from White- church , St. I -le Yen's , Blyth, ' Donnybrook; and Westfield and a large crowd filled the church. Mrs. Sidney Thompson played piano selections. Mrs. Norman Coultes and Mrs. Harry Cook re- ceived the guests at the door.. Mrs. Richard Moore extended .a warm welcome to the guests. Mrs. Donald Dow sang a solo, "I walk to day where Jesus walked". This wasthe theme of the worship period. All sang, Wise men seeking, Jesus travelled from afar. This hymn was ex- plained by Mrs. Beecroft follow- ed by scripture passages read by Mrs. Richard Moore and. Mrs. George McGee and explained by her. Mrs. Donald. Dow led the singing of Cum Biah. The..offerin° was received by Mrs. Robert Gor- don and Mrs. Bryan Coultes and was dedicated by Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft.• The hymn, fill Thou my life was repeated as a prayer in unison. Mrs. Sidney Thompson, and Mrs. Donald Dow sang a duet accom- panied by pianist Mrs. George McGee. Mrs. Kenneth Mason introduced the guest speaker Rev. B. Pass- more of United Church, Wingham who showed slides with recorded sounds of his 18 day trip to the East. He concentrated on the. buildings . and places of Biblical significance. There were 45 United Church ministers on the trip. A question peri o d followed. Mrs. Roy Dawson t"�r d Rev Passmore and presented him with a gift. Mrs. Richard Moore closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs.. Alex Robertson had charge of the,seat- ing for lunch so that all were with other groups'. Mrs. Richard Moore gave the Grace. ' A delicious lunch was served by the lunch committee: All enjoyed the soc ial time. Lucknow, Unit 1 - Mrs. E.' W.. Rice was hostess for the regular meeting of Unit 1 of Lucknow United Church Wom- en. Mrs: Mice, president, presid- ed and opened the meeting with a verse and hymn. The. devotions were ,and by Mrs. Clarence• Ir- win, reading a poem "God speaks to us". The scripture was taken by Mrs. Rice. reading fromi John 5. Mrs. Irwin gave the.medita- tion - Faith can move mountains and led in prayer. A vocal solo • by Mrs.' Eunice Dunsmuir was en- joyed. Mrs. Al Irwin for the topic , read an article "Think on these things". She told to think 'truly, and live truly. The best way to keep evil ideas out of our mind is to concentrate on things that are good, pure and beautiful and to praise, rather than to criticize and read a poem, "The Bible". Mrs. Clarence Irwin. read an article " Why are they shootOg °at the moon", Hymn 610 was sung and Mrs. Irwin led in •prayer;. The roll call was answered by 10 members, with "Your .favour- ite flower". • Mrs. Vernon lihnter reported on the meeting -of Oe. Citizenship committee, of he' C.G.LT, , and several ladi s.• offered to have.charge . of . flowers in the church for June. The meeting closed with a . hymn and rnizpah benediction followed by lunch. After the meeting Mrs. Al.. Irwin and Mrs. Clarence Irwin, entertained the ladies with a very much enjoyed humourous'. skit. Church Observed 117th Anniversary SOUTH KINLOSS NETS The 117th Anniversary of South Kinloss Presbyterian Church was observed with special , services on Sunday, June 10. The Rev. J. R. MacDonald, former minister of Ripley and Ashfield , and now of -Roseville, Michigan, was guest speaker. Large crowds were at both'serv- ices to hear his message, "Have you heard the Sound of The Trumpets" and the ''Anonymous Christian". Junior and senior choirs sang Anthems ' and also the double trio of Mrs. Philip Steer, Mrs. Donald. MacIntyre , Mrs, A., A. Johnson, Mrs. Don Beit, Mrs. John Forst- er and Mrs. Ralph Aalders. Mrs. Lorne Sparks, organist and, choir leader , composed much of the music. Mrs. Glenn Noble ' was pianist. Many remarked following the services how inspiring were both the sermons and the singing. The spring flowers which decorated., the church were again grown and. arranged by Mrs. Alex MacLeod. GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN YOU HELP RED CROSS On Special Savings Accounts . . as of pne 1. VG PRMami GREY. FRUST COMPANY SINCE 1•884 Lyle R. Zurbrigg Manager Elgin' and Kingston Streets Goderich ,52467381