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Comic costume, boy or girl, Valerie Gibson, Billy Simmer- maker; nursery rhyme, boy or girl, Brenda McCann, Bradley The annual World Day of Prayer was held in the United Church on Friday with services at three o'clock in the after- noon and eight o'clock in the evening, Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft of Bel- grave, president of Huron Pres- byterial United Church Women was the speaker at both services, speaking on the general theme, "And of His Kingdom there shall be no end," The world service was pre- pared by the late Queen Salote of the Tonga Islands in the South Pacific where the first ob- servance of the World Day of Prayer is held each year. For many years the Queen led her people in this observance. Members of the Presbyterian, Anglican, Salvation Army, Roman Catholic and United Churches were in attendance. At the afternoon service the leaders were Mrs. W. I. Roul- ston (United), Mrs. Thomas WMS meets at Mann home BLUEVALE—The W S. of Bluevale Presbyterian Church was held at the home of Mrs. Ross Mann With 14 ladies pres- ent, Mrs. Hawkes presided arid opened the meeting with the call to worship, followed by responsive Scripture reading led by Mrs. J. McInnes. Mrs. llawkes, assisted by Mrs. J J, Elliott and Mrs. John McInnes, presented the topic, "The Church Grows in Canada". The ladies were dressed in old- fashioned costumes and this arlded to the interest. The la- dies told of the early settlers and their zeal to establish the new church. Those taking part made this topic very interesting for the group, Mrs, Hawks then asked a serieP ,,f questions relating the Script:: e lesson to the settlers in the lew land, The World Day of Prayer was announced and Mrs, I lawkes pronounced the benediction, Lunch was served by Mrs. K. Moffatt, Mrs, Elston and Mrs, Mann, Hutchison. Fancy costume, ladies, Vir- ginia Berlett of Gowanstown, Mrs. Ron McClement; gentle- men, Robt. Connell. Valentine costume, Susan Angst, Linda Espensen; centen- nial costume, ladies, Mrs. Lyle Simmons, Mrs. Ron McClem- ent; gentleman, Robert Con- nell, Ricky McCann. 186'1 Queen, Mrs. Lyle Sim- mons; 196? Queen, Virginia Berlett; Queen of the Carnival, Mrs. Ron McClement. Oldest couple on skates, Mrs. Lyle Simmons and Robert Connell; best clown, Valerie Gibson, Harvey Gibson. RACES Girls 9 and under, Cathy Currie (Presbyterian), Mrs. Al- bert Ferris (Salvation Army), Miss Doris Fells (Anglican). Voices from the choir loft were Mrs. Horace Aitchison, Mrs. Roy MacKay, Mrs. Elwood Ar- mitage and Mrs. Gowdy. Leaders in the evening were Mrs. Jack Reavie (United), Mrs. Jack Lloyd (Presbyterian), Mrs. Robert Ahara (Anglican) and Mrs. Albert Ferris. Voices from the choir loft were Mrs. Ed. Beard, Mrs. David MacKay, Mrs. Herb Fuller and Mrs. Jack Gorrie. In the afternoon a double trio including Mrs. Gordon Fish, Mrs. John Day, Mrs. B. Corrin, Mrs. G. W. Cruickshank, Mrs. James Moffat and Mrs. B. Fea- gan sang "Keep on Praying", In the evening a group of girls, Linda Reavie, Jean Welwood, Mary Joan Corrin and Virginia Murray sang "He". Organist and accompanist for both services was Miss Iva Mai Smith, organist and choir director of the United Church. Ushers were Mrs. G. W. Tif- fin, Mrs. Lev Balser, Mrs. Mary Finley and Mrs. Terry Nethery. C.W.L. Euchre At the weekly euchre of the C.W.L. held in the parish hall Tuesday evening of last week there were 13 tables. High la- dy, Mrs. C. Desmarais; high man, Bob Montgomery; low la- dy, Mrs. Jim Currie; low man, C. Desrnarais. The door prize was won by Mrs. Wilfred White, The conveners were NIrs, Ed, Rich and Mrs. J. de Groot. Draw winners FORDWICH—The draw spon- sored by the Athletic Associa- tion of our Old Timers hockey team was made at the hockey game played in Mildmay on Thursday night. Winners were: first prize, $15.00, Frank Gibson; second, $10,00, Crystal Gadke ofClif- ford; third, $3.00, Miss Brenda McCann, Mr, and Mrs. Ken .Dunbar and, family of Chatsworth spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs, G. Allen, BLUEVALE—Mrs, J. V. Fischer was hostess for the meet- ing of the Bluevale Women's Institute last Wednesday after- noon. The president, Mrs. Harry Elliott, conducted the meeting. Mrs. Ida Evans was conven- er of the program, the topic being citizenship. She gave a description of the Union Jack, flag of the Commonwealth, and Speaker says day of Prayer a golden circle BLUEVALE—The ladies of this community observed the World Day of Praydr in Knox Presbyterian Church on Friday afternoon. Mrs. E. R. Hawkes led in the prescribed order of service in praise and thanksgiving. Prayers were given responsively and hymns in unison, with Mrs. Nora Moffatt at the organ. Mrs. Jack Wickstead led in prayers of confession and inter- session for all men, especially those in need, the poor, the sick and those suffering from war. Our queen and country and the leaders of the nation were remembered in prayer. Others taking part in the service were Mrs. George Heth- erington, Mrs. Keith Moffatt, Mrs. Mel Craig, Mrs. Bernard Thomas, Mrs. Charles Camp- bell, Mrs. Harry Elliott, Mrs. Jas. Johnston. Mrs. G. C. Mitchell was the speaker. She spoke of the World Day of Prayer as the gold- en circle, including people of many nations. It gives comfort and courage to many and in- spires us with fresh enthusiasm for the Lord's work. In view of startling changes in our way of life we need to be fortified by t of the Canadian flag. The flag is a symbol of our country. There are strict rules regarding the use of flags and how they should be flown. The flag is honored by its proper use and dishonored when carelessly us- ed. The roll call was "Name a foreign country and describe its flag". Mrs. G. C. Mitchell con- tributed thoughts for centennial year, noting many changes which have come rapidly." We are now committed to the peo- ple of the world," she said,"not only to our own nation." Mrs. Wendell Stamper gave a reading which showed how happy homes and peaceful, pro- gressive communities make a nation great. Mrs. J. V. Fischer gave a report of the district directors' meeting at Moncrief. A discussion of centennial projects brought several sug- gestions. The planting of trees was agreed upon and a com- mittee, Miss Emma Johnston, Mrs. James Johnston and Mrs. G. C. Mitchell was appointed. A suggestion for the whole com- munity was a decoration ser- vice in the Bluevale Cemetery. Lunch was served by the host- ess and Mrs. Wm. Robertson, Miss Emma Johnston and Mrs. Wendell Stamper. REC. ASSOCIATION EUCHRE PARTY BLUEVALE--The committee in charge of the Bluevale Rec- reational Association's euchre party of Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Goll and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnston had 16 ta- blesin play. Prize winners were: High score, Mrs. Andy Pocaluyko, Alex Sproal. Lucky prize, Ross Abraham. DEEPSLEEP Smooth - Top MATTRESS OR BOX SPRING PRESIDENT OF THE men's division of the North Huron Broomball Association, Bill Fraser, right, presents team trophies to captains of the two finalists in the ladies' competition, Dianne Elston, left, of the Belgrave team, and Maxine Morrison, cen- tre, of the Brussels championship team. All trophies for the tournament were do- nated by the league. —Advance-Times Photo. Mrs. Ron McClement Is Queen of Carnival Clarkson, Brenda McCann, Lin- da Espensen; girls 10-12, Val- erie Gibson, Anne Simmons; girls 13-15, Virginia Berlett, Lisa Espensen, Married women, Mrs. Ron McClement, Mrs. Ben Gibson. Boys, 9 and under, Jimmy Reid, Murray Wilson, DonMc- Ewen; boys 10-12, Floyd Al- len, Sandy McEwen; boys 13- 15, Don Reid, Doug Harding. Gents 16 and over, Ron Hib- berd, Jim Taylor. Largest family, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gibson and family. Winners of the draw were: transistor radio, Brenda Mc- Cann; electric fry pan, Tom Hutchison; electric alarm clock, Mrs. Ted Klaassen. Master of ceremonies for the evening was Glenn Johnston. The judges were Mrs. Stan Bride, Mrs. Wm. Sothern and Anson Ruttan. WinghaM Advance-Times, TtnirglaY, Feb, 160 1967 Page 7 features from The 'World of Women, Planting of trees to be W.I. centennial project Hear special music at Day of Prayer service DEEPSLEEP DE LUXE Quilt-Top Mattress and Box Spring, Simmons el Quality means sleeping comfort— now at a IlA once-a-year savings: Deepsleep features 405 Adjusto-Rest* Coils, crush-proof, felt-backed e border, luxuriously smooth damask Micro-Quilt* cover, bbnded to foam. 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