Clinton News-Record, 1974-12-24, Page 13the Christmas Eve Communion
service.
Lodge Ladies
Exchange Gifts
The members of Amber
Rebekah Lodge met recently
with the Vice-Grand Mrs. Ber-
tha MacGregor acting as Noble
Grand in the absence of Noble
Grand Mrs. Margaret Consitt.
Mrs, Beatrice Richardson
assisted as Vice Grand. A
character committee was ap-
pointed.
The Vice Grand reported for
the visiting committee and Mrs.
Dorothy Corbett gave the
treasurer's report. "Thank
you" notes were received, also
thanks for flowers received by
members. Arrangements were
made to drape the Charter on
December 18.
The C.P. & T Committee
,held a progressive euchre party
in the Lodge rooms December
12.
Following the meeting, Carol
singing' was led by Mrs. Evelyn
McBeath at the piano. Mrs.
Irene Blackwell directed
charades and Mrs, Dorothy
Parker gave a reading entitled
' "A Christmas Story". Gifts
were exchanged from the
Christmas tree and a social
hour was enjoyed.
Legion Auxiliary Meets
The December meeting of the
Hensall Ladies Legion
Auxiliary. was held December 3
with president Wanda McClin-
chey presiding. Past-president,
Mildred Chalmers installed
Kathleen Grefger, as a new
member. Plans were finalized
for the New Years dance.
The Auxiliary and Legion
members are sponsoring a
childrens Christmas party for
members on December 22.
Mildred Chalmers won the
mystery prize, and Wanda
McClinchey the guessing prize.
The money doll draw was held
on December 21.
St. Paula ACW
Prior to the regular meeting
of St., Paula ACW, shut-in
Christmas boxes were packed
at the rectory on Thursday af-
ternoon, December 12,
The president Mrs. Anderson
opened the meeting with a
prayer and the minutes were
read and approved. The study
book was given by Annie Reid
on "Settle thoughts before
evening".
The Officers for 1975 are the
same as in 1974.
Correspondence was read
and dealt with. Mrs. Forrest
and Mrs. Anderson read about
the Eskimos in the far north. It
was decided that the ACW
would send a donation to the
Hunger relief and the
Missionary budget of the
Church. Mrs, Anderson closed
the meeting with a poem.
Girl Guides Enrolment
The members of the first
Hensel' Girl Guide Company
fell into formation, in full
uniform, marched into the hor-
seshoe formation and stood at
attention while three tender-
foot guides, Roxanne Lavery,
Karen Shiels, and Jo-ann Pep-
per were officially enrolled by
their Guide Leader, Mrs. Eric
Luther and her assistant Mrs,
Arthur Slade.
After a quick exit, the Guides
reappeared, transformed into
candle-bearing angels, humble
shepherds, wisemen and the
Holy family to present an im-
pressive play "The coming of
the King", narrated by Yield
Mann. The choir of angels, ac-
companied on the piano by
Mrs. Joyce Pepper, sang the ap-
propriate Christmas carols as
the play proceeded I
Mrs. E. Luther concluded the
programme with an inspiring
prayer in front of the Nativity
Tableau. The Guides then
graciously and proudly served
coffee and their own home
baked cookies to the mothers
present.
Euchre at Lodge
A Christmas euchre was held
Wednesday evening in the
Henall Lodge rooms. Spon-
sored by the C.P.&T. Commit-
tee, eleven tables were in play.
Winners were: ladies high,
Mrs. Joe McLellan, Seaforth;
ladies low, Mrs. Glenn Bell;
men's high, Ernie Chipchase;
men's low, Alex McBeath;
most lone hands, Annie Reid.
' A draw for a ham was won
by Joe Carter of Exeter.
Chiselhurst UCW
"We have seen a great light"
was a poem read by the
president Erla Coleman to
open the Christmas meeting of
the Chiselhurst UCW, which
was held in the Church on
December 10. She also
welcomed the members and
several visitors with Christmas
wishes.
The roll call was answered
by 19 members stating what
their favourite Christmas carol
was. The treasurers report was
given by Dorothy Brintnell and
there were several donations
given by the ladies to
charitable organizations.
Dorothy Parker used as her
theme for the worship service
"No more darkness'. Dorothy
Brintnell and Mary Brintnell
assisted her by reading the
scripture. Rev. Don Beck
enlightened all with his Christ-
mas message on "Lightness".
For the programme, Dorothy
and Mary Brintnell, Marg Cole
. and Pearl Taylor sang "Silver
Bells".
rtse candle lighting service
with all partierpailrig was' :"on-
ducted by the Minister before
the meeting was closed, after
which Rev. Beck pronounced
the benediction.
A gift exchange followed with
secret pals being revealed. The
hostesses were Fredo Boa and
Beatrice Boyce and Sarah Dick. We
soul You
Greetituis
The delightful holiday
season is here! May
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moment with family
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WI Christmas Meeting
The Christmas meeting of the
Hansen W.L was held Wed-
nesday evening in a beautifully
decorated Legion Hall.
President Hilda Payne
welcomed members and guests
and the meeting opened in the
usual form,
The roll call was answered
by 20 members with "the best
Christmas gift I ever received."
Secretary Janis Bisback read
the minutes of the' November
meeting, Correspondence con-
Meted of a thank you note from
the Home Economist Jean
Penquilley; a letter from Eric
Luther announcing that the
C.N.1,13. canvass had been a
success; and a thank you note
from Hilda Payne. It was
requested that leaders end
assistants are still needed for
the next 4-F1 club earning up in
the spring.
Jessie McAllister reported
for the birthday party held at
Huronview in November, and
also gave a report of the board
meeting held in November, and
read a letter from Brother Bob
in India, bringing us up to date
of the proceedings and hap-
penings there. Treasurer Marg
Ingram gave the financial
report,
The program convener was
Grace Peek. Everyone enjoyed
a carol sing with Myrtle
Sherritt at the piano, Earle
Shapter favoured everyone
with a vocal solo "Whispering
Hope", accompanied on the
piano by Joyce Pepper.
Grace Peck introduced •Mrs.
Tove Bell, who told everyone
about Christmas in Denmark.
She showed a decorated Christ-
mas tree and different other
decorations, and also told
about the menu for the Christ-
mas dinner.. Grace also in-
troduced Mrs. Tomkins, who
owns a Hobby Shop north of
Brucefield. She showed and
demonstrated punch em-
• broidery, and also showed difr
ferent other designs to make up
for Christmas. Courtesy
remarks were given by Elsie
Carlile.
\p: ra Simpson gave the duties
a PI 'strict director and a
penny sale was enjoyed at the
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' MINISTER; LAWRENCE 15. LEWIS. 18A” 11.n.
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11:15 p.m. — Midnight
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHUM Clinton
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Pastor Alvin Beukema, BA., B.D.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1974
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9:45 run, Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
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REV. EDWIN G. NELSON
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1974
10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
10:00 a.m. Worship Service
All Welcome
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HURON ST„ CLINTON
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1974'
10:00 e.M. Sunday School for ail ages
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
SPEAKER; MR. JACK CHRISTIAANS
Special Music
Thurs. Evening , 8:00
Bible study and Forayer meeting
All Welcome
conclusion of the meeting and
the Hostesses Vera Brintnell
and Nellie Riley and their
Assistants served a tasty Christ-
rnas lunch,
Friends Shower Bride
A large number of neigh-
bours and friends assembled in
the school room of Carmel
Presbyterian Church recently in
honor of Beth Troyer of Sarnia,
bride-elect of this month.
The room was beautifully
decorated for the occasion. The
programme was arranged by
Mrs, Bert Thompson and
Beatrice and Sylvia Bell and
Mrs. Robert Taylor, Beatrice
Thompson presided for i the
following numbers; a quartette
by the Pepper sisters, Brenda,
Marilyn, Laurie and Jo-ann,
with Brenda accompanying on
the piano; a reading "How to
Cook a Husband" by Mrs.
Robert Taylor; piano solos by
Donna Taylor; a reading by
Sylvia Bell; guitar selections by
Kathy Love; and a musical
number by the Pepper sisters..
Contests were enjoyed and
followed by carol singing. The
address to the bride-elect was
read by Sylvia Bell and the
bride was presented with many
miscellaneous gifts, for which
she expressed sincere thanks. A
delicious Christmas lunch was
enjoyed by all.
United Church Notes
Steven Gerstenkorn lit the
third Advent ' candle at the
White Gift service in Hensall
United Church on Sunday mor-
ning. The choir sang the an-
them "Hallelujah", and Rev.
Don Beck preached on the ser-
mon topic "Christmas 50 years
ago" and told the story "Once
upon a Christmas". Portions of
Scripture from Matthew were
read by Jo-ann Pepper and
Vicki Mann. The baskets of
flowers 'were from the funerals
of Cornelius Faber and Earl
Soldan.
Sunday evening a Christmas
carol Service under the
guidance of the Hensall Choir
was held. Sunday, December 22
was the Christmas Sunday Ser-
vice and December 24 will be
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