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• 'Nine tables at
Weekly ,Euchre
T3117,1...GRAvE, Tbere were nine
centre on Wednesday evening.
High prizes were won by Mrs,
John Anderson and Bert Thomp-
son, Consolation prize went to Mrs.
Stanley Cook and Gordon Higgins.
Novelty prize winners for having
birtlidate nearest "Good Friday
weer Mrs. Gordon Higgins and
,Mark Armstrong.
George Grigg wilt be the con-
vener of the next euchre, which
will 'be the final one of the season,
BfilLGR.AVE•• Seventeen persons
were received as triedtbers 'Of the
Bel'grave congregation of the Unit-
ed Church of Canada at a con-
firmation and reception service
held on Easter Sunday.
James Michie on behalf of the
session, Intl-educed those received
on profession of faith and Rev
J.H,-Anderson 'Introduced those
by certificate of transfer as follows:
Douglas John .Rieman, Marilyn
Olive Campbell, Donna Marie Coal-
tes, Douglas George Johnston,
Linda Kathleen Coulter., Jear
Marie Hanna, Ruth Louise Michie
'Keith LeRoy Pletch, Wayne Gor-
don Pletch, -Max Winston 'Pletch
Betty jean Rinn, Linda Marie
Rinn; Helen Marlene Walsh, Barry
Michael Logan, Clifford Ralph
Logan, Mrs, Ross Higgins and
John Nixon. •
I Jean Marie Hanna received the
sacrament of Holy Baptism at this
service. Each one war} presented
with a. booklet, a book mark with
a Bible verse on it, and the mem-
bership 'certificate.
Rev, Anderson was in, charge of
this special service and read Scrip-
ture.
The choir, under the direction
of their leaders and organist, Roy
Mundy, sang two anthems, "Day
of Resurrection" and "Rise my
Sent" with Miss - Kasen Anderson
taking the solo part in the latter
one.
Following the communion Ser-
vice, Rev. Anderson gave the bene-
diction,
RECEIVE MEMBERS AT
SUNDAY SERVICE
of Clifford, were gowned alike In
lavender organza, balkrinit length,
with full bouffant skirts, the -back
being shirred with rosette trim.
They wore matching rosette head-
pieces and carried bouquets of
white and motive mums trimmed
with ivy.
Geoomeman was Donald McLean,
of ifetrathroy, and the guests were
ushered by Jim. Newnan, of
Strathroy„ and Greg Buchanan, of
London.
Spring flowers brightened the
church basement where a reception
was held following the ceremony.
The bride's Mother received in a
two.plece dross of silvery green
French brocade with green and
white accessories, Her corsage Was
of mauve and white Mine. 'The
groom's Mother Selected a pale
blue sheath dress with fnelehing
duster coat and white and black
accessories. Her -corsage was of
white Mums and red roses.
For travelling the 'aide wore a.
green 'stroller shit with corsage
bronze intens and brown aecessors
les, Mr. and Mrs, TRO"016 wilt re-
side, hi London.
Out of town guests were present
front London,. Torealte, kinky; Sea-
forth, Brantford and Kitchener,
The 'bride is a graduate of the
Londde. Teaehers' Cellege.
ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH and its Sunday School •
rooms were filled to capacity 'for the funeral. of Dr. Alexander NhIllina
minister at the graveside service for Dr.
Wingham Cemetery on Friday afternoon.
XNQX. W.114 MEETS
WILL .REPLACE STEPS
BELRAVE- The regular Meet-
Inge of the Woman's Missionary
Society and the- Woman's, Associ-
athee of Knox United Church were
• Id on Wednesday afternoon. in
it • church with a good attend-
Ance.
Mrs.' Kenneth Wheeler opened
'the WA nreetink with a reading,
"At Easter Time," followed by' a
hymn. Mrs. Leslie Bolt read the
eninutee and Mrs. J. M. Coultes
read the financial statement show-
ing a balance on hand of $87e.62.
It Was decided to replace the front
steps Ana approach to the church
and it was voted to cater to the
Liberal party banquet. tohe held in
the arena on May 4,
Mrs, 10, Anderson was in charge
of the WMS -.meeting, and Mrs.
WIlliard Armstrong read the
minutes. Mrs, George Martin gave
the financial statement, and Mrs.
Annie Coultes read the gift fUnd
report, The group_ received and ac-
ted an invitation to meet with
evening Auxiliary on :April 12.
Mrs. ,J, H. Anderson and Mrs.
Annie,,Cottitee were named dele-
gates to the Presbyterial, in Wing-
ham, Mrs. StanleY Cook announced
thatilienilocation for this year will
be $340.00. Miss Mary McLaughlin
is the missionary for prayer.
T. H. 'Anderson and her
group were in charge of the wor-
ship service and she opened it by
telling the members of the passing
of Mrs. 'Hansel. the theme .of the
service was "Crown Him the Lord
of Life," Mrs. Anderson gave the
responsive call to worship, followed
'by a hymn, 'Mrs. Mark Armstrong
and Mrs. Annie Coultes read the
meditation followed by prayer by
Mrs, Anderson and silent prayer,
and a hymn,
se,
'rs, Carl Procter and Mrs, Geo.
Winston sang a duet accompanied
by Mrs. Coulter. Mrs. James Michie
gave an Easter message, "The
Power of His Resurrection and the
Legend of the Buster Violet." Mrs.
Andehson gave a reading, "May
Peace Be Yours," The' meeting
closed with a hymn and the bene-
diction in unison.
PresbYteriel meeting will be held in
the United. Church here on Thurs-
day of this week, when It is expect-
ed that about 300 ladies will attend,
This will he the last annual meet-
ing 'on its present form, as these
organizatiene will amalgamate next
Year to become known as the
United. Church Woinen.
The morning session begins at
9.30, Officers will be elected at this
session and, Mrs, Arthur Jackson,
of Atwood, will speak on "United
Church Women." Rev, T. G. Hus-
ser will conduct a communion ser-
vice at 11,30.
New to the 'eesettlar program will
be the departmental conferences,
which will follow the dinner period.
In charge of the various groups
will be:4Presidents, Mrs. 0, Har-
rison, Monkton; secretaries, Mrs.
W. 'B. Cruikshank, Mrs, Geo. Mich-
ie, Wingham; younger groups, Rev:
C. 'Ferguson, London; missions,
Rev, L. Brown, 'Brussels; literature,
Mrs. S. E. Lewis, Exeter; treasur-
ers and Christian stewardship,
Mrs, E. MdKinley, Zurich; supply,
Mrs. Rex Harmer, Plattsville,
The highlight of the afternoon
will he an address by Miss Mildred
Mathewson, on furlough from
Japan, Miss Mathewson will also
install the new •officers,
The president's message 'by Mrs,
G, W, Tiffin will conclude the
afternopre
BELORAVE
Mrs, Alice Johnston and Miss
Iris Johnston of London spent the
week-end with Mr, and Mrs, Carl
Procter.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCrea and
Mr. Martin Grasby visited on
Saturday evening with Miss Lois
Grasby of Clinton.
Mr. Clifford Coultes of Chesley
is spending the holidays With his
parents, Mr, and' Mrs. Albert 'Coul-
tes,
Mr. Chris. Nethery, who has been
a patient for the past few weeks
in Victoria Hospital, London, re-
turned home last week,
Mr, and Mrs. Alan Campbell and
Dean, of London, spent the week-
end with their parents, Mr. and
Mrs, -Gordon Pengelly and Mr. and
Mrs. Floyd Campbell.
Mr. and Mrs. 'Lloyd Anderson of
London spent the week-end with
AMae anderyf Ise' goliftseitrideesone tee -
Mr. and
Mr's. Mike' 'Rezensoff,
Gait and Heidi of St, Catharines
spent the -Week-end with hei sister
and nopheW, Mrs: Laura Johnston
and 'George, and other relatiVes in
the district.
1VEr and Mrs. Ted. Fear and
family visited with his mother,
Mrs. A. Fear at Blyth on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray' Hunking and
David of London .visited on 'Satur-
day with Mrs, James Lamont arid
:family.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Marshall and
family of Gerson are spending the
holidays with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Stanley Cook and other rela-
tives.
Mr, and - Mrs. Keith Anderson
of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. James
Anderson and family of Guelph,
Mr. and 'Mrs. Ed, Hartlin, and
family of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs.
Tad Hunking and family of 'Auburn
were all visitors over the holiday
Week-end with their parents, Mr,
rind Mrs. Earl Anderson.
Miss Eleanor Walsh is spending
the holiday week-end on a trip to
New York.
'Mrs. Annie Coultes spent the
week-end with Mr. and Mrs.George
Pocock at Lambeth,
Mr. and Mrs. Alec Styles, Billy
and Patsy of Mimito spent the
holiday week-end with Mrs, Cora
McGill. Dan. Ferguson of Goderich
also visited there on .Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Orr and fam-
ily visited on Sunday With her
parents, Mr. anirMre. Bert Weiler
at Walkerton,
Mr. and Mrs, Leslie ,Shate and
Sharon of London visited on Sun-
day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John Anderson.'
Mr. George Cook treated all the
younger chikiren of the village to
a trip to his bush on Friday, on
the wagon drawn by a team of
horses, !All enjoyed seeing how
I maple syrep was Made, and a walk
i around the bush, . Several of the
Mothers accompanied the children.
Winthrop
Mr. and Mrs, Robert Beattie of
W spent Sunday wiht their
daughter and eon-le-law. Mr. and
Mrs. George Michle and family.
M. ,1, H. ,Anderson and Mes.
George Michle attended the funeral
of Mrs. E, I, liaOSOld in Tavistock
last week, Mrs. Henetrid had been
president of 'London Conference
Branch, W.M.S.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vincent and
family of tendert, spent the week-
end with Mr. and Mee, Albert Vins
'eent and other relatives.
Miss Pat Logan Of 'Toronto, spent
the week-end with her patents, Mt,
and Mrs, Clifford I.Ogert and fam-
ily.
Mr Al stark, KethY and Bruce
Of Detroit, Miete, spent the week-
end with his aunt and uncle, Mr,
and Mrs, Stewart Peotter, Miss
Ruth Proctor and Mrs. Charlie
Theintre and Diane returned with
Mr. Stark to spend this Week h1
social half hour enjoyed,
BERM
Mr. and Mrs. •john Spivey and
family, of Ingersoll are spending
this week with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs, Harold Procter and Mr,
and Mrs. Jim Spivey.
Mr. and Mrs, Murray McDowell
and Heather of Cookstown, visited
over the week-end' with their par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Walsh
and Mr. and Mrs. Alva McDowell.
Heather remained for the week
with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Walsh,
Mrs. Lloyd McDonald . of Galt
spent the week-end with her par-
ents Mr, and 'Mrs. Nelson Higgins.
Mr, and Mrs: Alan Dunbar and
family visited on Sunday with her
father, Mr. Fred Pickett at Londes-
bore,
Mr. and Mrs, Ray Hunkin and
family of London, visited with
Mr. 'and Mrs. Alan .Dunbar and
family Saturday evening.
Easter week-end visitors with
Ur, and 'Mrs. Harry Brydges and
Mrs. William Brydges were Mr.
and Mrs. Ken :Downie and family,
of Penetang, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon
Rousselle and family, Scarborough.
Mr, Torn Brydges, of London, and
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnstone and
family, of Lucknow, also visited at
the same home.
ELECT OFFICERS
MRS, NEN KINfi
CIL PRESIDENT
Mrs. John Hanna presided on
Monday evening when the Catholic
Women's League met in Sacred
Heart parish hull. She opened with
prayer and 'brought unfinishde
business before the gathering.
It was deckled to send 'a bale to
an Indian mission in Manitoba.
Annual renorte were read by the
secretary and treasurer, which dis-
closed that the League had en-
joyed an active turd successful
year.
Rey. G. 3, Freker expressed ap-
preciation to the CWL executive
which had served faithfully for the
past two years. He pointed out that
the League must sprinsor certain
money-making ventures, for neces-
sary funds to suppott its worth
while projeete, hut stressed thud
members must keep in mind that
the primary purpose is spiritual.
Mrs. Prank Caskanette and Mrs.
Alf. Lockridge had earlier been up-
pbinted ire a nominating committee
to bring in a new slate of officer's
Ntre. Caeltanette was not present
and the followihg slate was pre-
sented by Mrs. Lockeidgie
Past preeident, Mrs. John Bad ,
na; president, aim. Owen King.
'let \flee, Mrs. Pewee Shinn; 2nd
vice, Mrs. Cy Robinson; ind
Mrs. 'Bob Seweres liens., Mrs. Ed
Bauer; sea., MIS. Keith Montgom-
ery; press, Mrs, Winfred White.
Mrs. King addressed the Wiles
and thanked them for the honor in
being elected to setve rut president
She then welcome 1 each menthol'
of the new execta!se
Mrs. King look the chain for the
remainder of the mopting. wiaai
new business was vlivossed.
&elided to hold all 1,1Vitatioli
euchre patty on April '26 mil Mrs
George Skinn .and Mrs. Waller
Locktidge were appointed as n
buying committee, A draw 'for a
OM will be Made at this party.
the quilt being donated by Mrs.
Shower Held for
Miss Joan Colvin
Miss Carol Crawford entertained
about 15 friends of Miss Joan
Colvin on Monday evening, prior to
Miss Colvin's marriage on Friday
to Paul' Coyle.
The shearer was a surprise to
the guest of (tenor. A social even-
ing was spent when the girls pre-
sented a bride's book.
Miss Barbara Pickford, repre-
sented the group in the presenta-
tion of a -toaster and kitchen uten-
sils.
Lunch was served by the hostess,
assisted by Penny - Gerry, Barb
Pickford and Nancy Fowler,
Ilohnes—Stapleloll
An Basher double ring ceremony
was performed at. the Baptist. par-
sonage, Stratford, on Thursday
evening, March 3e, by the Rev,
H. Peet', pastor, when Guelda
Marie, eldest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur"Stapleton, of, Wing-
ham, -became the bride of David
Clarence tiohnes, of Mitchell,
entingret eon of Mrs, .ledythe Holm--
es, of Kincardine, and the late
Henry Holmes.
They were attended by Mies
Anne •Morrieme and Mr Robert
('nylon, both of Stratford,
'After a short wedding trip Mr
and M ES, Holmes will reside in
L't int ford.
Aestin 1tie Me de
Mrs. OW011, ging and Mi14. Cy
R.obinster were named as delegates
In attend the CWI, of Louden
Dlopese convention, in he held in
hatharn May le ane 17,
ter April le, the new memo-ivy
will meet to nppolut the envious
(.01111MM-tie fur the coming yam'.
Mrs. Hanna- rinsed the meeting
with prayer.
NEW PROJECTS
MARANO AUTHORITY
WILL BROADEN :SCOPE
A 'broadening of activities by the
Middle Maitland Valley Conserva-
tion Authority is seen following the
annual meeting in Lietowei last
week, attended by representatives
of the 13-member municipalities. A
new phase of conservation will he
introduced this year and includes
the preservation of wildlife.
the Glen
Delegates
m
approved
Smith o epe rtry
iurbtierzewrit i-,s
'Township, to embark on the pro.
gram, An option has been taken
on the ee-acre parcel for $1,50e
The deal is expected to be corn'
piked to enable the Aeleienry
Board to -take the initial steett iu
this new venture during the cons
ing- summer,
Wildlife preservation rep, eseele
a major propeet iu neine at on..
tario's lending censer satien ere-h-
i-traits,
Decision to underlie:0 the, Im o .
geam earne follorviag v.,,,,firo
mendation of tire expisioiee
reports had been l<ihled he Heim
estatlon Chaim/am Deniel Bauer
man, H. te. 110014 r', Beet . [iota
roan for both the Aneeble end
Middle Maitiond Ant imeitiee, aria t,
C.fevales, of Stratford, elm, tie-
ester.
leirst ,emeedered for' Arida ,nn arr
til t' 14.0 310 r tY'q 4436,,seto , 111:,
lend subsequeetly wes emirediseei
more suitable for a ,C omprt,•01 1,,a
project, teetering %ability vale-tie-en.
Boo,
1411', Hooke, Mee at.'' tree esmiled
the Department of Plaolliag at the
attune, meet iii g, termed the ;.it ":1 .
natural," Zeno Pori:N.44'i
agreed.. The awe rime the length
of a enneeseinn and ntreeily lees till
it a small forest, ettierro. awl
trout pond.
At very little -expeller, the arca
C0111(1 be ilevelopisi l'n contain
pheasant. pert ridge and other game
birds. The etteittn and, vend -could
St. _Andrew's Presbtyerian
Church, Whighem, was the setting
at :1,30 Saturday afteritoon for We
Wedding of Marianne 'MeKibbon to
Beverly -Brooks, l`oth of London.
The bride is the only daughter of
Dr, and Mrs. W, A. MeKibben,
Wingham, and the groom is the
only son of Mr. and Mrs, Harold
Brooks, of Whip,-Inuet. Yellow and
mauve mums and candelabra form-
esi the decorations in the church,
and Harold Victor Pym was at the
eonsole of the organ, Walton Mc-
le'Aim, a cousin of the bride, was
foist, singing "The boreTe Pray-
" end "As We, 0 Lord, II
;reined Our liands."
Given in mashie' 'by her folk-
cr. the bride was radiant in a trits
ditionel gown of lily white peatiedes•
sole, fashioned on empire lines
which featured ri. bateau neckline
and lesettioes of guipure lace and
long pointed sleeves. Tire draped
hipline snggeste.'l a beetle, with
guipure applique tapped by a fan-
ned rosette. Her double French
illusion Veil was held in place by
n large rosette and she carried a
bouquet of white roses, centred
with gardenias and trimmed with
The maid of honor- end 1.41des-
Maids. Miss Itlarykae Newman, of
WirIgharti, Miss Sylvia Alexander,
Wingbani, arid Miss Eleanor Rabb, ores,k..,44
PRESBYTERIAL HERE THEME IS EASTER
TO CIICJICI ENTRANCE. AT AFT. AUXILIARY tables. in. play at the regular Week-
ly euehre hell at the •community The 36th annual WIt/IS Huron
ONTAR.10, WINION,CSVIAY ,• APRIL 1961
WOMEN' WILL 11010. mr,),!$.,,!41.WMAN SPEAKER
Miss Ruth Michie
Conducts Worship
BELGRA.VE---The regular meet-
ing of the Canadian Girls-in-Train-
ing opened with the C.G.I.T, hymn,
purpose and prayer in unison,
Routine reports were- read by the
secretary and treaenrer, Mrs.
Kenneth Masee. will give a demon-
stration at the next Meeting.
Diane Veneer-tip and Joyce Proe-
ter fevered with mesicel nninbers.
Ruth Miehie opened the worship
service followed by the hymn,
"Were You There When They
Crucified My Lord". The Scrip-
ture lesson was read by Linda
Rinn Renewed by a story by Ruth
Following the offering, Ruth
led In prayer and the girls
sang the hymn, " When I Survey
The Wondrous Grass", Linda Rion
led in prayer and the meeting
bettolt, 'closed with. -"Tape.
Tire "fleeter meeting of the After-
noon Auxiliary of the WielS, United a,
Church, was held. on Tuesday U-
tast week, The president opened
the sneethig with the hymn.
"Crown Him With Many Crowns,"
and a brief Easter message, The
Easter thankoffering was received
and Mrs. Fingland gave the prayer
of dedication,
Announcement was made of the
meeting of Huron. Presbyterial in,
Wingham Church on 49.pril. 6th, the
first session at 9.30, and that the
last Meeting of London Branch will
be held in London April 17,, 18 and
19. Anyone wishing tie attend the
evening service on the 18th, who
would like transpottation on the
bus being chartered by the Even-
ing Auxiliary, leaving Wingham
about a quarter to six 'o'clock, was
asked to contact the secretary, or
Mrs. Ross Vogan of the Evening
Auxiliary, as soon as possible. An
invitation from Whitechurch Aux-
iliary to attend its Easter rneetine,
at two o'clock on April 19th was
accepted. Mrs. Chamney reported
that Miss Muriel Brandow, of
Trinidad,. is the missionary as-
signed the auxiliary for special
prayer this year,
Mrs. Underwood had charge of
the program and gave the call to
worship. , The 'hymn, "Rejoice, the
Lord Is King," was sung, and
Scripture passages were read by
Mrs, Arthur Edgar and Mrs, "Ross
King. 'Mrs. Gowans offered prayer.
Mrs. Underwood spoke briefly on
the meaning of Easter, saying that
for the Christian it is the passing
of the winter of man's despair
,and the revival of life in the
triumphs of Christ over sin and,
death.- 'Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton
gave a reading ,"The Voice of the
Cross,?
Mrs. G. 5, Newman was / guest
speaker and gave an inspiring
EaSter message. After reading
from Phillips translation the story
of the women at the tomb and their,
commission to "go and tell," she
said that 'we also must hear wit-
ness and not by words only 'but' by
deeds as well. The women of to-
day must be on the job as were
these early friends of Jesus. Christ
must 'be the centre of our lives.
Taking the letters in the word
Easter she said "E" stood for the
Ever-living Saviour and 'His prom-
lee..."beereuensels-live ebeelleslives
also; "A" ineent ACcepted, Christ's
Sacrifice accepted 16r the whole
World; "Se was the Seeking Sav-
iour; '"I' the Triumphant 'Saviour;
"E" the Ever-present Saviour, "Lo
I am with you alway, even unto the
end"; "R" stopd for the Risen life,
May we all find new' life at Easter.
"The Head That Once Was
'Crowned With Thorns" was sung
and all joined in the Mizpah bene-i
diction. Tea was served and al
CONGREGATION AND CLERGY pity solemn tribute to a beloved
Alexander Nimmo in the
Members of his emigre-
on Friday afternoon. A former Moderator of the General Assembly,
Dr. Nimmo ministeree .to the, Wingham congregation for 16 !years.
gation, who acted as flower bearers are at left, while clergy of Huron-
Maitland Presbytery are at right. -
le addition, further derelopstent
of '1 reedier) of the Galbraith pro-.
porty iii 'Mornington Township is
eonstioratitm as it reereatien
area.
be stocked with additional fish,- ex-
plained Mn, Hooke.
Tell acres of. the land, Centered
around the portion covered by the
dam has been -leased by Thomas
Pierce, of R. R. 4, Brussels, for the
purpose of raising and trapping
muskrats. The lease still has sev-
eral years Lo run but authority
members favored renewing the
lease with Mr. Pierce,
Their contention is that his ac-
tivities fie Into the wildlife preser-
vation program and would- assist
rather than prove a handicap to
this new venture,
"Obviously, Mr. Pierce is also
conservation -minded,' expressed
Chairman Harold Cosens, "1 could
see no reason for this authority at-
tempting to Interfere with the pre-
:sent lease."
Mr Hooke landed the authority's
decision to undertake this phase of
conservation, He recalled that since
its inreption in 1951, the Middle
Maitland has been reasonably axe
nee bet it now is hr a position to
eeetinwlish something on a major
As fepiesentative of the Depart-
remit of Planning and Develop-
meet, he reminder] authority' -ree-
1etieritetives fled the Ontario Goes
eminent is heppy 10 assist eons
e cieet er ii in any way. HP foresaw
fli e ;3401101/I of :this program as a
emu cc' or ettratnion to tire public.
The .setting,. ire void, lends itself to
etenitive possibilities.
tip wrell8 and recreation advis-
er e board is also slated for a busy
came about When
I plivelmee of the (lowland property
in Iseey Toreneirip was confirmed
AN ra, lral'k, and recreation area.
This Mari IN situated near Ethel
Aral mieteerit In a mire 'widely used
along the banks a( the
Mettler ci it
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