The Lucknow Sentinel, 1985-12-11, Page 13Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, December 11, .1985—P
Sunday School children prepare for Christmas pageant
The Sunday School children have
purchased a new filing cabinet to hold their
supplies. They are also preparing for their
Christmas pageant on Dec. 15 at 11 a.m.
Theparish service will be followed by. a
-luncheon.
At the Holyrood Women's Institute Baz-
aar on Dec. 7, three lucky draws were
made during the afternoon. A quilt went to,
Mrs. Florence Hodgins, Kingarf and two
cakes were raffled off, one to Betty Anne;
Murray and the other to Mrs. Alex Percy,
both of Kinlough. Congratulations, ladies.
[Intended for last week)
On Dec. 15 there was a special service of
Thanksgiving /at 5 p.m. followed by a
delicious supper at the Anglican Church.
Rev. Merelyn Letson was in charge of
the service and it was the first Sunday .in,
Advent the wreath was lighted by Karen
Hedley and a lovely white tree got its first
hanging after the children's story.
During , the service two lovely Bibles
were presented, one to ° the Lucknow
youth group and one to Kinlough youth
group, Sunday School. Mrs. Eric Thacker
and Mrs. Ray Collins received these Bibles
which the youth group gave in loving
memory. of a, former member, the late
Sherri Irwin, who had taken such an active
part in youth work. Her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Ross Irwin and their family, who had
given such loying care, and devoted time to
Sherri durink her short lifetime, were
present. Also folks from the Lucknow and
Ripley congregation were also there.
The Youth, Group sang the anthem,
"Sing a new son unto the Lord",
accompanied by Ann Pritchard. Prayers of
thanksgiving for the newly decorated
sanctuary were said. The beautiful altar
flowers were given by Delores Cross in
memory of her brother and for dear ones
who were with the congregation in spirit,
but unable to be present. Thanks were
given for the new church sign and all the
fine workmanship it represents, To the
ones who gave the new door handle and
plate after the doors were refinished and, to
Bob and Dale Haldenby for putting them
on and thanks was given to all who helped
in any way to make our church in readiness
for this special service and to Mr. Arthur
Haldenby who earlier this year gave a
beautiful sanctuary light and two chancel
lights in loving memory of his wife Lillian.
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The Holyrood Women's Institute held
their December meeting on Wednesday at.
the Mayfair Restaurant', Lucknow when a
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most delicious turkey dinner with all of the
trimmings was served to 16 members and
one child at 1.30. The dining room looked
very festive and all enjoyed a pleasant day.
The roll call was a card and a gift, for a
resident at Pinecrest Manor. Each member
brought either a greeting, a contest, or a
reading for the program with Mrs. Harold
Smith director.
Mrs. Charles Murray presided for the
business. A thank you note was read and
cheerio boxes will be made up for shut ins
in the area.
Mrs. James Murray and Mrs. Douglas
McEwan will be the 4-H .leaders for the
course on dairy products. The Sunshine
Sister/ gift exchange took .place and O
Canada closed the meeting.
People Report
Mrs. Jean Hodgins ,and Miss Norma'
Coutts of Wingham visited on Thursday
with Edna and May Boyle.
Miss Ellen .:McBride of Mississauga
.visited on Dec.2.with Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Hodgins:
Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Ernest upon the death of his sister.
Mrs. Frank Maulden and Keith were
dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Francis
Boyle.
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Some residents of Kinlough attended the
4-H achievement night at the Ripley Public
School on Thursday evening. Much credit
goes to the Holyrood. W.I. leaders, Mrs.
Douglas McEwan and Mrs. Jim Murray
and their helpers.
/ Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs.
Ellwood Elliott, Bruce and David upon the
death of Wilma's mother, Mrs. Nellie.
Chesbro of Kincardine. She was formerly
of concession 8 and died after a lengthy
illness and bereavement of her husband
Walter a short time ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stanley of Lucknow;
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stanley of St. Thomas
and their daughter Laurie were dinner.
guests. on Dec. 1 with Mr. and Mrs. Alex
Percy.
Mrs. Kevin Howey and Kristin returned
home to Kitchener after a nice holiday here
with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Delbert
Hedley.
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