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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-10-30, Page 5r . D . E4$i E LAD EA • 140' YOUR SUBSCRIPTION i,,,.DUE 4 4 Ad\,unceTimes 70...101. �►i... .11• 1►4 ... ♦ V ♦ 1., .... '1. 444'►,-,, . 4 '441. O V• -i.+1111 P 1 r 1 d # / # s f Toothpaste,. Colgate i 8 9 SListerine 30 oz.. ... • s New Non -Aerosol H I AdornZY225 ml. 1.69 t Home Perm sToni, 9. ' le o Window Caner Bon -Ami . 20 oz. r • Pipe Tobacco 2 Pouches Amphora LARGE a T ` SELECTION owe'en y.. AT DISCOUNT PRICES TRIANGLE p DISCOUNT PA TEAT LVED/C/A'ES • COS14MF17(S • TOBA CCOS 1 $ Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekdays - Sundays Noon to Six • IViarChing':'Pn ' WW1 theMe for a: Win Rally of Maitland :presbyterial held October ,24 m the fellOnhite 1101 of .St. And- rew's P'eabyterian Church, Wi gban4 About 5A attended this 'special Centennial event which was planneAl and, couduct- ed by. the vice-presidents of this organization for all WMS, groups of the Presbyterial, Themeeting replaced' the two .sectional meet- ings held each fall. ' Mrs. DOn Robertson of Kin - lough, Ist vice-president, pre- sided and introduced the theme. Mrs, Alvin Mundell conducted a hymn -sing which included newly- composedwords for Maitland Presbyterial to the tune of "On- ward Christian Soldiers". Mrs. Hazel Bateman was pianist. Mrs. Robert Armstrong, Wing - ham, brought greetings and wel- comed the ladies to the Wingharn church. A very effective pageant, "Re- membranee' was -presented when a representative from each of the 19 auxiliaries gave a short history of her group including any highlights. Each lady wore a blue sash with the name of her group and the date . it was or- ganized. Mrs. Barbara Burton, Kincardine, introduced the pag- eant and represented her WMS which was organized in 1881. Mrs. Morgan Henderson spoke for Luckrtow, organized in 1883 by Mrs: Cameron who was also the first president of Maitland Pres- byterial whichwas organized on July 18, 1884, with the Kincard- ine, , Lucknow, St. Helens and Brussels Societies. Lucknow is proud of the following mission- aries who went out from their congregation: Annie McKenzie to Korea, Isabel McIntosh to China in 1903, Ethel Cameron to China in 1911, Annie Mark McKay to India as a medical missionary, Catherine McKay, Peru in 1911, Dorothy Douglas to Formosa (now Taiwan) in 1928. Miss Pearl Henderson trained as a deacon- ess. ' Brussels was formed in 1884 as an auxiliary of the Women's Foreign Mission- Society with meetings every three' months. In 1907 a Home Missionary Society was formed. Bales of clothing and quilts were sent to the North West Indians and to Glace Bay. Mrs. Gerald Gibson gave this v ri, ,y a . +t, ,,•ii Mrs. George Sutherland re- ported two auxiliaries were formed at Ripley for Huron and Knox churches in 1884 and 1885 respectively. In 1925 those re- maining Presbyterian met in Knox church and 28 members or- ganized. Three members have been president of the Presby- terial, namely Mrs. Rev. A. Sutherland, Mrs. Allan MacAuley d y� 0 r Sutherland � �e gultl�' Mrs, 'est MacPonald is.t'lhe only living charter meMber.. Ms. s. Joe Walker represented Bluevale WMSwhich WW1' Or- ganiized in 1885, and .re their :members ► hied reR d: at 18 since the war years. '�ii highlight was 'their 50tb annw sary in 1935 when they`had Biros. sees, Wingharn, Eadie's ghttrc and Whitechurch join with *ail to celebrate. Mrs. Peter de Boer reported ;for Langside which was also Organiz- ed in 1885, by Mrs. Leask' of St. Helens. There was a lapse .from December 1890 to June 1 3 when they were re -organized. In 'V1+ the 50th anniversary was .oelh` brated with Mrs. Neil MacDonald. in charge. In June 1975 this group, disbanded because of small membership. Mrs. Gordon Wall reported for Wingham Afternoon which w.as organized in 1817 as St. Andrew's Foreign Missionary Society by Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Hutchison of Brussels with 14 members. In 1914 the name of many groups be- came The Women's Missionary Society. Dr. Caroline MacDonald went from this church to Japan, and Miss Marion Williamson to the Bhil Field, India. Highlights include having the Presbyterial annual meeting each year, host- ing the Synodical twice and this Centennial is another. Mrs. Dawson Craig outlined the history of the Whitechurch group which was •first organized as WFMS in 1889, also by MIs. Leask. In 1911 a Home Mission- ary Society was formed and the two groups met on the same day sharing the time,, In 1914 the two groups amalgamated and be- carine the WMS. South Kinloss as reported, ,by Mrs. Ira Dickie was organized in 1888 with eight members. Present membership is 30. Missionaries from this church were Dr. and Mrs. Hugh MacMillan who ser- ved in Formosa .(now Taiwan) for 38 years. In 1944 the Diamond Jubilee of Maitland Presbyterial was. held in South Kinloss with Mrs. Hugh McMillan the speaker. Mrs. Jim West represented Ashfield which was formed June 8, 1891 by two ministers' wives, Mrs. A. Sutherland of Ripley and Mrs. John McNab of Lucknow. There were 12 members and they met after., .the pirai er) meetings. There are 15 active members and 30 associate mem- bers. Mrs. Lloyd Felker gave the history of Molesworth Afternoon Auxiliary which was organized in 1893 as a WFMS with a member- ship -of 19 which is also the pres- ent membership. Miss Catherine Campbell was designated as a worker in the, foreign field at BUY NEW CANADA SAVIN BONDS 4 New Canada Savings Bonds — one of the best things you can do with your money. They offer you a great combination of security, income and flexibility. They're secure, because Canada Savings Bonds are backed by all the resources of Cana They pay good income, an average a annual interest to maturity in 1984 of 9.8%. Each $100 bond begins with $8.75 interest the first year and then pays $9.50 interest for each of the remaining 8 years. They're flexible, because you can buy Canada Savings Bonds in amounts from $50 to $25,000 for cash or on instalm nts. And they're cashable anytime, at their full favalue plus earned interest. , Join the millions of Canadians who have taken advantage of the security, income and flexibility offered by Canada Savings Bonds. They're on sale now, wherever you bank or invest. Buy your new Canada Savings Bonds today. average annual interest to mann-try • Security • Income • Flexibility The Great Combhiation O Neemueh, India, for 20 years, .4nd later at<answara for another 20 years. For her invaluable service in a famine and plague, 10%4901, she was presented with a medal "for public service in India". In September, 1943, Molesworth celebrated its 50th anniversary with Mr. and Mrs. Rumble speaking on their work in Japan. Mrs,. John Barr outlined the history of Kinlough WMS which was organized in 1893 by Mrs. Rev. B. M.`Johnston of Paisley as WFMS jointly with Riversdale. In 1899 each congregation formed its own auxiliaty with Mrs. Pax- ton the first president. Miss Helen Malcolm received the first Life Membership in 1901, and in , 1952 Mrs. J. R. Lane was present- ed with one, being the only chart- er member living in the vicinity. The, 60th anniversary was te,ele- brated in 1953 with Rev. B. F. An- drew of Hanover speaking of his missionary work in British Gui- ana. Mrs. Ken MacDonald reported for the Teeswater WMS that in July 1878 this group was organiz- ed with 35 members. Teeswater was in Bruce Presbytery at this time. In 1893 Teeswater- was transferred to Maitland Presby- tery. In 1910 the Women's Home Missionary Society was or- ganized and this interested the younger women in mission work, In 1914 they amalgamated to form WMS. In 1915 the Home Helpers was organized to include the whole congregation. Tees - water had one president of Pres- byterial, Mrs. A. G. Reid for five years. Belmore's history was given by Mrs. Ralph Dickson. In 1894 in the Saugeen Presbyterial, the Belmore Auxiliary of WFMS was formed with Mrs. A. C. Stewart as president and 13 members en- rolled. In 1898 Belmore became part of Maitland Presbyterial. This group continued until the early 30's and for a number of years Belmore had only a Home Helpers' group. In 1952 a WMS was again organized with 18 members, Mrs. William Darling who had given, leadership to the Home Helpers' group was pre- sented with a Life Membership by the new society. A highlight of each year is when a Life Mem- bership is presented to a faithful member. This year, 1975, one of t omeinbers,' Mrs: Alvin Mun- dell is president of Synodical. Mrs. Jean MacDonald told that Gorrie WMS was organized in 1941 with 15 members and this is also the present membership. A special Centennial meeting was held in July 1975 with Mrs. Mae Moyer of Owen Sound the guest speaker. Mrs. Ronald Forster told that the Lucknow Presbyterian Young Women's Missionary Society was the first formed in this Presby- terial, and was during the min- istry of Robert McCallum in 1921. Eighteen members attended the organization meeting. In 1946 the name was changed to Evening Auxiliary. This made it possible for women of any age to attend if an evening meeting was more convenient. In 1951 we helped or- ganize Ripley's Evening 'Auxili- ary. Mrs. Ralph Nixon reported that the Wingham (Goforth) Evening Auxiliary was formed in 1927 with 16 ladies under the leadership of Mrs. A. E. Lloyd. It was known then as Senior Mission Band. In 1931 the name was changed to Goforth Mission Band and in 1934 to Goforth Evening Auxiliary. Present membership is 55 active and 14 Home Helpers. Highlights have been hosting the Biennial Conference, and visits to the local,. nursing home. Mrs. Donald Gillies stated that Ripley Evening Auxiliary was or- ganized in 1951 to accommodate young mothers and working girls. The average attendance was 17, and now is 30. The Thankoffering meetings are held jointly with the Afternpon Auxiliary. Molesworth's Nightingale Evening Auxiliary was reported by Mrs. Norman McMurchy. It was organized in 1959 as an as- sociate group, so it could also help locally with financial aid for equipment for the Sunday School. Mrs. Henry MacKenzie, the Presbyterial historian told of other groups which had been or- ganized and are now disbanded or amalgamated with another WMS in this or another Presby- terial. These included St. Helens, Bervie, Ethel, Belgrave, Wrox- eter, Pine River, Eadie's, Lane's, Chalmers at Armow, Dungannon, Walton, Port Albert, McIntosh and Riversdale. Most of the WMS groups have provided leadership for Mission Bands as early as 1887. In 1953 the name was changed to COC (Children of the Church) . There are also Explorers and CGIT. The first missionary magazine was "The Pioneer", later called "The Missionary Messenger". "Glad Tidings" is the name of the present magazine. The rally continued with Mrs. Bob Campbell giving devotions, using the Centavo:gal, theme Remembrance, Renewal and Re- sponse. d's promise to Abra- ham and Sarah brought new life. There is hope for,the he church, We must step out in faith, go and tell, and be armed with knowledge, she said, The minutes of the last sec- tional meeting were read by. Mrs. EWan McLean who also took the roll call. Mrs. Evan Keith gave the treasurer's report. ' The offering was received and prayer was given by Mrs. Visser, Langside. An arousing skit was presented by South Kinloss WMS conduct- ing a meeting full of mistakes. lens. Walter Ballagh of Tees - water thanked all who had plan- ned and taken part in the rally. The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer by Mrs. Brush. WI gives X10 grant to student Eileen Fischer, a grade X stu- dent who had the highest marks in Home Economics, will receive the $10 scholarship from the Women's Institute, it was decided by members of the Wingham WI when they held their regular meeting in the council chambers on Thursday... Guest speaker at the meeting was John Brent who gave an interesting talk on real estate. He was introduced by Mrs. L. Gal- braith. Mrs. Elston was nominated by Mrs. M. Bradburn to act as presi- dent for the meeting .as the presi- dent, Mrs. A. Lockridge, was absent. Mrs. Uldeiie McKenzie opened the meeting with the Mary Stewart Collect and "0 Canada" was sung. She also read the minutes of the last meeting and gave the treasurer's report. Roll call was answered by each member stating what site consid- ered the most important quality in a. mature person. Mrs. M. Foxton made a motion to cancel the November 6 dessert bridge until a later date. A bus trip to Kitchener has been planned for November 19. Members of the Brussels branch and Bluevale branch will be guests of the Wingham ladies at their next, meeting. • WHITECHURCH Wednesday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Porteous and Nat Thompson of Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Purdon ar- rived, home on Wednesday after visiting a fewdays with their daughter, Barbara Ann of Kitch- ener. THESE TWO YOUNGSTERS weren't really for sale during the Winghamand District Hospital Auxiliary rummage sale last Friday, but they were in danger of being trampled by the crowds at the sale, They seemed to take their danger lightly, however, and just enjoyed watching people's feet pass them by or step over them. Women's accomplishme highlight WI me�tin BELGRAVE — "Women are the toast of the world this year" was the theme of the Citizenship and World Affairs meeting of the Women's Institute which Was held in the W.I. Hall on October 21. The roll call was answered by members naming an occupation traditionally for men only,. that women are now doing. Mrs. Glenn Coolies and Mrs. John Kerr gave a brief talk on International Women's Year 1975 — What itmeans and . what we can do for it. ' - Several members gave unte'r esting facts about women cf`norte' in our' society. Miss Alison Roberts contributed a solo, "I am Woman" and accompanied, her- self on the guitar. Mrs. William Coultes gave the delegates' report of "the area convention held in St. Thomas, October 15 and 16, Mrs. Stanely Hopper welcomed everyone to the meeting and pre- sided for the business. An invita- tion from Maitland Branch was declined because of the concert being presented in Belgrave .the same night. ; JanteS'Ilti rater, as ' tleader and ' .}: Wrlhan�a . Coulter and Mrs.yBoss'Higgins as assistants agreed to attend Senior Training S hoof"Salute to Vegetables". The Members agreed to ("In- duct onduct the Heart Canvassin Febru- ary and also voted to`' $10.00 to CNIB. The meal prices were raised 25 cents per plate to become effect:, ive January 1st, 1976. Mrs. Norman Coultes, Mrs. Lawrentl;e y'lor, Glenn * P Coultes . ( �y l for thet Black Knigkitsin>tnet "to be held November 7. Preliminary plans were made–for the Christmas banquet and a Christmas dance. The November meeting will be held in the arena rooms with William Stevenson as speaker and all mothers of school age - children are urged to attend this meeting. Lunch was served by Mrs. Leonard James, Mrs. Ross Higgins, Mrs. Ivan Wightman and Mrs. Cora McGill. cCormick- CIark Doris Jean Clark of Wingham, daughter of Mr. arid Mrs. Joseph Gaspar of Listowel, was married to William Gary McCormick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCor- mick oflmira at Knox Presby- terian Church, Listowel, on Oct. 11 by Rev. Dennis Clarke of At- wood. Mrs. Gerald Fagan of,Listowel accompanied soloist Mary -Lynne Weeks of Listowel on the organ. "The Wedding Benediction" and "Lord's Prayer" were sung. The bride wore a white empire gown of candestine jersey with a square neckline which was ac- cented by Venetiaw lace and trimmed with nylon pleating. The A-line skirt swept around to a full chapel train. She carried a bouquet of white carnations and pink Sweetheart roses. Matron of honor was Mrs. David Moore of Palmerston with bridesmaids, Dorothy Clark of Listowel, bride's sister, and Mrs. Wayne Vanwyck of Owen Sound. They wore identical pink em- pire gowns of polyester with round necklines, A-line skirts and short sleeves. The dresses were accented with white lace on the sleeves and yokes. They carried bouquets of pink variegated miniature carnations and white poms. Flower girl Tracey Clarke of RR 3, Clifford, bride's niece, wore a dress similiar in style to the bridesmaids'. Best man was Mark Mathews of Elmira, while ushers were Mark McCormick of Elmira, groom's brother, and Christopher Howlett of Elmira. Ring bearer was Michael Gaspar of Listowel, bride's brother. For a reception held at 4.he Elma Community Centre, At- wood, the bride's mother wore a nylon floral sheer dress with em- pire waistline and long fitted sleeves with a white carnation corsage. The groom's mother wore a long sky blue crepe dress with a high neckline and matching lace jacket with a white carnation corsage. For a wedding trip to Northern Ontario the bride wore a dark brown and beige polyester and acetate pant suit. Guests came from Hamilton, Grimsby, Kitchener, Elmira, Owen Sound, Palmerston, Wing - ham, Lucknow, Georgetown and Michigan. The couple will live in Wing - ham. KNOX UNION—Jean Clark of Wingham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gaspar of Listowel, was married to William Gary McCormick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mc- Cormick of Elmira at Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel, on Oct. 11 by Rev. Dennis Clarke of Atwood. (Photo by Marcon Studio)