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WROXETER — The members
of the Women's Institute met for
the annual meeting at the home
ei Mrs. Clark Sharnin at 230,
Tuesday, ',April 9. Mrs. R. Mc-
Pachael opened the meeting with
an Easter poein, followed by the
opening ode and the creed. Thir-
teen ladies answered the roll call
with payment of fees for the next
year..
Minutes of the March meeting
were read, followed by the cor-
respondence.
A committee was arranged for
the final euchre party of the sea-
son, April 22.
An excellept motto; "There is a
place for •everYone, so let every-
one take her place",was pre-
pared by Mrs. Les ouglas and
read by Mrs. William 'Wright.
A committee of two was chosen
to meet with other Howick In-
stittiteS to discuss a donation by
the Institutes to the new Howick
• Community Centre.
Mrs. William Wright conducted
a contest which all enjoyed.
The annual meeting began with
the reading of last year's min-
„,,ntes. Reports were given by the
secretary, the auditors and con-
veners of the standing coin--
mittees. Mrs. Wright installed
the officers for 19744975.
Mrs. R. Lockwood; first vice-
president, took the chair for the
remainder of the meeting. Mem-
bers were reminded of the dis-
trict annual meeting to be held
this year in Gorrie, May "14.
A review of the May meeting
included a reminder to bring
donations for the cancer cup-
board at the hospital.
The meeting was adjourned
and the ladie enjoyed a delicious
lunch served by Mrs.W.
Heimpel, Mrs. R. McMichael and
•Mrs. Sharpin. •
vis—ited Sunday with the %meet.
undo, Herman live/man in Ayr
Nursing Home, and with Was
Nellie Mae Kavelman, Mrs.
Dorethy Grealick and Ws, Ivan
Sawa* at New Dundee.
Mrs. Lou Hutton, Wingham,
And WM Linda Hutton, Durham,
called on Miss Hazel Spading
Sunday afternoon.
We are happy to see Mr. and
Mrs. Mae Allan home again after
spending the winter in the South.
Mrs. Harold Townsend spent
last week with her sister, Miss
Laura Wilson, in Guelph.
Miss Edith Mitchell and friend
of Toronto spent the weekend at
the home of her sister, Mr. and
Mrs. Cecil Clarke.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs.
George Westlake and family.
We wish to welcome Mr. and
Mrs. George Hamilton and
family to our community. They
have purchased the former
Yeoman home.
Wroxeter Seniors'
social evening
Wroxeter Senior Citizens met
in the community hall Monday
evening for a social time. Euchre
and crokinole were enjoyed and a
short program followed.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gibson
entertained with a number of
piano duets and, a sing -song. Mrs.
James Wilson read a poem en-
titled, "The Beauty of Nature”,
which was written by one of the
senior citizens, Mrs. Margaret
Adams.
A moment of silence was ob-
served and a word of apprecia-
tion was given by Rev. Jennings
in memory of the late Mrs.
Harvey Simmons.
During a short business period
reports were heard in regard to
the directors' progress on
renovations, membership cards,
convention and rally, bowling
green and telephone committee.
Lunch was served by Mrs.
Mary Qvi3gton, Mrs. Margaret
Adams, Williain Dettman and
Mrs. Harold Kaake. The next
meeting is on April 29 and com-
mittee is Mr. and Mrs. James
Wilson -and Mr. and Mrs. William
Wright. This will be a public pro-
gressie euchre party and every-
one is welcome.
KEVIN TERVIT, one of Mrs. Cora Robertson's accordion
students, performed before an audience of relatives and
friends at a music recital on April 17 in St, Andrew's Pres-
byterian Church. The recital featured more than 30 of Mrs.
Robertson's students. The instruments played ranged from
accordion to organ. (Staff Photo)
4 "DUBLIN TOWN" and "John Peel" were the selections
performed by Roseanne Sallows at a recent recital for Mrs.
Cora. Robertson's musk students at St. Andrew's Presby.
terian Church. The students played solos on piano,
accordion or organ as well as teaming up for duets.
(Staff Photo)
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WAITING THEIR TURN to perform are some of the fr utie students wr. a /ed in a reci-
tal at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on April U. The Students are_ali gh f by Mrs,
Cora Robertson. The recital was held for relatives and friends of the young n -
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Canoe races to aid hind Farewell party
FORDWICH — There was a
great deal of excitement in Ford-
wich, Gorrie and Wroxeter on
Sunday for the canoe race which
startedat the Fordwich Park and
ended at the Wroxeter Dam.
'Twenty-two canoes entered the
race. There were two classes, the
Professionals and the non -Pro-
fessionals.
Winners in the non -Pros were:
1, Ron Williams and Ken Wil-
liams; 2, Kim Cowan and Glen
Cowan; 3, Arnold Allan and Ben
Gibson. Prizes were $20, $10 and
$5.00.
• Winners for the Pros were: 1,
Greg Cowan andIed Cowan; 2,
Rene Boogemars and Cameron
MacDonald; 3, Doug Haigrave
and Dave Jacobson. In this ego -
gory the prizes were $15 and, hvo
trophies; $15 and $1Q.
The race was well attended by
spectators and the money raised
was for the Howick Community
Centre. A special thanks to Gary
Klaassen, Larry Clarkson\ Bill
Miller, Lorne Wilson and IneM-
bers of the community centre
who helped get this underway.
'THEATER FIFT
Afire at the Iroquois The.
ater in Chicago killed 588 peo.
ple on Dec. 30, 1903.
WROXETER Kr, and Mrs.
Tom Shore Were hogt and hostess
for a farewell party for Mr. and
Mrs. Stanley Ridley , and Very
who have moved to London and
for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Tompkins
who have moved to Elmira, on
Good Friday evening.
A social evening was spent with
the Bible study group of which
both couples were Members and
it was a pleasure to also . have
former, members, Mr. and Mrs.
Lou Taylor, attend the event.
We wish all the very best in
their new homes and although we
are sorry tolose them, "Our
is another's gain".
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4. W.odthe
meeting With the hymn, 'WAIL
Joyful We Adore Thee" as sUg.
jested in the devotions which
were given by, Mrs. Douglas
Bunker.
The scripture wai read by Mrs.
Donald King. Guests from the
Fordwich Jflit4 Church, the
Gorda Anglican Church and
Kurtzville United Church were
present.
Kiska numbers were given
by Mrs. Ben Gibson with Mrs.
Ifen Graham at the organ and
' mra.1.30naidGedcke with Mrs. E.
Zurbrigg accompanying her on
the organ. Mrs. Olive May read a
poem.
The special guest for, the even-
ing was Miss Marjorie Russell -of
• Listowel who showedslides of her
recent trip to South America. She
told of her experiences among the
natives there and their mode of
living, including a hike through
the jungles and to the Equator
which was most interesting.
On behalf of the ACW Mrs. Wel-
lington Hargrave thanked Miss
Russell.
The president closed the meet-
ing with prayer and the ladies
were invited to go to the base-
ment for a social hour. Refresh -
meats were served by ope of the
ACW groups.
Adm. George Dewey, naval
hero of Manila, was born on
Dec. 26, 1837.
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