The Brussels Post, 1976-12-15, Page 8To Bluevale WI
Natives of Europe speak
Correspondent Mrs. W.J.Peaeock; Messengers - Offic ial Board, Mrs, Max
Mrs. Joe Walker Mrs.A. Campbell, Mrs, Ralph Demarey; Representative to
The approach of the Christmas Darlovv, Mrs. Ken Johnston, Board , of Stewards, Mrs. Carla
season set the theme for the Joanne Edgar; Representative to. Johnston.
worship service at the meeting of
the Bruevale U.C.W. Dec. 1.
Mrs. Vera Nichols began with a
Christmas reading, followed by
the singing of "It came upon a
Midnight Clear". Mrs, Viola
Campbell read the scripture Luke
2 (1-20,
Mrs., Florence Johnston
introduced three visitors, Mrs.
Maria Andersen, a native of
Denmark, Mrs. Marie DeVos
from Holland and Mrs. M aria
Otvos from I Hungary. On a panel
led by Mrs. MarY Peacock and•
Mrs. Florence Johnston, they told
of the celebration of Christmas in
their homelands and reminisced
on childhood days, the war years
and their first impressions of
Canada.
The panel was very much
enjoyed by all those present and
"Thank you", gifts were
presented to the visitors.
Mrs. Jean Mathers closed the
worship service with prayer.
Mrs. Audrey Johnston led the
group in Carol singing before the
business meeting.
Mrs. Vera Nic Olson conducted
the business meeting. Roll call
was answered by donations for a
bale to be sent to Victor Mission.
The Secretary Mrs. Florence
Johnston read the minutes and
Mrs. Ruth Hastings the financial
report., Both the report of the
bazaar and annual report were
quite satisfaCtory. The
Secretaries 'of the 4 units told of
an, active year in each group.
It was decided to give a
donation to the new Resource
Centre in Mitchell. Assistance
was also voted for Young People
in order that they might send
representations to Toe Alpha
Conference during Christmas
Vacation in Niagara.
Business completed, Mrs.
Sherey Nicholson presented the
slate of officers for the U.C.W. for
1977. After its acceptance, Rev.
WilenatBrown installed the new
officers,
Words of praise were given for
the retiring President, Mrs.
Nicholson who had served the
U.C:W. faithfully and efficiently
for four years . ,••
The meeting was closed with a
few words from the incoming
president, Mrs. Evelyn Stamper
the hymn "Joy to the World" and
closing prayer by Rev. Brown.
Tea was served, accompanied
by a generous sampling of
members' Christmas cookies and
squares.
The following is the slate of
officers for 1977, Bluevale
U.C.W.
Past President - Mrs.
W.J.Nicholson; President - Mrs.
Wendell Stamper; 1st Vice
President - Mrs Allan Campbell;
2nd. Vice President Mrs. Chas.
Mathers; Secretary - Mrs. Bert
Garniss; Treasurer - Mrs. Bert
Hastings; Pianist - Mrs. Glen
Sellers.
Committees - Stewardship
Finance - Mrs. W.J.Nicholson,
Mrs. Mel Craige; Communication
Co-cirdinator
.
- Mrs. Harvey •
Edgar, Mrs. J.C.Johnston;
Church in Society - Mrs. Max
Dentaray , Mrs. Lloyd Warwick;
World Outreach - Mrs. Donald
Street, Mrs. Robert Fraser;
Christian Leadership
Developnierit - Mrs. Alan
Campbell, Mrss Chas. Mathers,
Mrss Harvey Timni, Mts. Keith
Johnston; Nominating Committee
- Mrs. .Y.k.JohristOn, Mrs.
Spading Johnston, i & 2 Vice
Presidents; Manse Committee
Mrs. Glen Sellers, M rs. Geo,.
Fischer, Mrs. Murray McFarlane;
In Church Sekvice Committee -
Mrs, Ken Johnston, Mrs, Murray
Johnston, Mrs. Lillian Elliot,
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