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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-11-27, Page 6Near -capacity audience thrills to choir concert • St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was filled with musical notes on Sunday evening, Vovetnber 16, as talented musi- :ians and choristers from the rrea.joined forces to present a accred concert. The event was =ranged, under the direction of Mrs. Don Robertson, organist and choir leader, and was pre- sented in aid of the new organ fund. Close to $300 was realized for the new project. "O Canada" commenced the program and was followed by prayer led by Rev. R. H. Arm- strong. Miss Zina L. Hopwood, president of St. Andrew's choir, welcomed the near -capacity au- dience and likened the response of the nearby communities in sharing their talent, to that of the apostle Paul when he heard the Macedonian call, "Come over into. Macedonia and help us". A rousing anthem, "Hallelujah Amen", was given by the choir, followed by the ladies' double trio who sang "In The Image of God". Theaudience was delighted with the selections from two junior choirs. Mrs. John McKague led the mixed choir of juniors aged six to ten from the Teeswater Presbyterian Church as they sang "Christ Jesus, Lord Time on a Pedestal CARAVELLE° by Bulova foci , youll love this striking new Caravelle alarm clock. Simulated wood- grain Genintiewellers 61/6" 357 2670 1Z4" and King" and "Clap Your Hands and Shout with Joy". The jtmior girls' choir from Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels, sang "Take My Life and Let it Be" and "He's Everything To Me". Mrs. William King Jr. directed the choir and also the Great Expectations, four teen- aged girls who offered "Morning Has Broken" and "A Great Day". Instrumentalists Stpphen Burke of Wingham and Dewayne Golley of Bluevale played ar- rangements on the piano accor- dion. Stephen's selections were "A Hill Called Mount .Calvary" and "Joy, Real Joy" and Dewayne played "The Bible Tells Me So" and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". A brother and sister duo of Ann and John presented an arrange- ment of "Softly and Tenderly" on the organ and piano, followed by a girls' trio comprised of Linda Taylor, Kathryn Cruickshank and Ann Campbell who sang "Standing in the Need of Prayer" St. Andrew's Bell Ringers added their musical tones to the program as Gordon Leggatt directed them in the eacred n bers, "Until Then" and,"And it Be". A most enjoyable presentation was given by the boys' chorus from Belmore. This grouP of nine boys was led by Miss Evelyn Dickson as they sang "Plenty of Room in the Family" and "The Riches of Love". "Eiodus" was the title of a piano solo played by John Campbell. Also assisting in the program, was the men's quartet from LuclmoW. They chose the follow- ing renditions: "Happiness Is the lacird'', "Do You Know My Jesus?" and "CleanSe Me". Gordoin Leggatt dedicated the offering and Miss Hopwood ten- dered , appreciation to all Who participated and made the sacred program an outstanding musical treat. The choir concluded the evening with the,anthem, "King All Glorious". Mr. Armstrong pronounced the benediction. cmaraisernmoks Christmas flowers make beautiful gifts to friends, relatives and loved ones. Bring the Christrnal spirit right into your home with the traditional Yule- tide flowers and greens. Home and hall. POINSETTIA PLANTS - CYCLAMEN PLANTS - MIXED POTS - POTTED MUMS - FLOWER GIFT ARRANGEMENTS DRIED FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS - the smartest in town • CUT MUMS CARNATIONS - ROSES A complete line of BRASS PLANTERS and TROPICAL PLANTS Ask about FLORA CHEQUES the gift certificate that can be redeemed ri for flowers or plants at any of the g 24,0000 member shops of the Florists' Teledraph Delivery Association. When you don't know what to send— make it a FLORA CHEQUE in denominations of $5.00, $7.50, $10.00 g 1,‘ Inconvenienced by. the postal strike? CALL ON US I WE CAN SEND FLOWERS OVERSEAS FOR CHRISTMAS. LEVIIS fLOINERS France* Street - Wingbam - Phone 357-3880 Saturday to p.m. • MRS. CATHERINE FORSYTH sells another ticket on the Hospital Auxiliary draw to Miss Myrtle Deans. The draw on the Christmas centrepiece, donated by Mrs. Louise Swanson, will be held at the Christmas sale Dec. 5. A large number of tickets was sold during the Auxiliary's regular meeting Monday. Glainoma survey to be held in Wingham Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in Canada, states a report from the Canadian Insti- tute -For The Blind. This eye dis- ease was responsible for 10 per cent of all cases of blindness last year. It need not have been, as glaucoma can be detected by a simple test and, in most cases, can be treated with medication or surgery. In order to detect this disease, a glaucoma survey will be held at Wingham on the C.N.I.B. Ontario Mobile Eye Care Unit. The brief; painless test is available free of charge to the people of this com- munity. Glaucoma is a serious eye condition in which the pressure of the eye is increased, which slowly damages the optic nerve and retina. In the early stages of glaucoma there may be few or no symptoms but there are warning signals in that you may note that: spectacles, even new ones, do not seem to help; you have increas- ing difficulty seeing in the dark; side vision is diminished in one or both eyes. There is rarely pain involved and often the gradual loss of sight is not noted at the outset. Victims of glaucoma may eventually notice blurred eye - moil's Is theme .for 111.1. International Year meeting of the V1/000011 braueb of the Wornen's Institute iNhigh was held in the council, chambers. Mrs. charles Shiell spoke On the theme and told what is being accomplished by the Federated Women's institute for the poor of foreign cotmtries. Nine ladies represented nine countries and described each of the ,countries' history and its products. President of the local WI, Mrs. A. liocluidge, opened the meeting with a word of welcome to eight visiting Bluevale members. Mrs. Vidine McKenzie reported on the fall rally held in St. Thomas Octo- ber 15 and 16. Mrs. Hester Bradburn gave several toe -tapping numbers on her harmonica, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. C. Sewers. A motion was passed that dur- ing the winter months, the meet- ings begin at two o'clock rather than 2:30. sight, rings around lights and loss of side vision. The initial loss can7 not be regained but it is possible to prevent further damage. If glaucoma is neglected, vision is progressimely reduced and the person becomes blind. , However,. if detected early, chronic glaucoma can usually be effectively controlled by the simple use of drops. In the later stages, surgical procedures_ are used to assist natural clrainage within the eye. The iniportant thing is to discover glaucoma 'early. The survey is a special Preven- tion of Blindness Programme, .sponsored by the Huron County Sean Unit, C.N.I.B., the section, of Opthahnology, OMA and com- mtmity groups. The glaucoma survey will be held at Clinton on noons and evenings for residents of the central region of Huron County, on December 4 and 5, at Exeter for the southern part and at Wingham on December 8 and 9 for the.northern areas. All these clinics will be teld at the Huron County Health Unit offices. For .further information,. please call Huron County Health Unit at 1- 800-265-4485 in Goderich or 357- 2264 at the Wingham office. Christmas decorations demonstrated for Inst. GORRIE — Mrs. Robert Gibson was hostess for the November meeting of the Women's Institute, held at her home on Friday evening. The ladies enjoyed a most interesting program. Mrs. George Hamilton of Wroxeter demonstrated mak- ing lovely table arrangements, door swags, and wall hangings with artificial Christmas greens and poinsettias, etc. Mrs. Robert Elschner presented her with a foken of appreciation from the Institute members. The ladies then adjourned to the family room where the Achievement Day exhibit of the Gorrie III 4-H Club was set up, on a background of barn boards and weathered manila paper posters depicting bread and its purposes. A sheaf of wheat, a bag of grain and a crock of flOur all added to the display. Miss Elizabeth McCaughan gave the commen- tary on the value and nutrition of flour products, such as bread. The leaders of this Gorrie III 4-H Club, Mrs. Grace Sanderson and Mrs. Murray Hayden, were also present. The ladies expressed their appreciation to the leaders and Elizabeth. During the business period, plans were made for catering on Nov. 26 for the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority Christ- mas banquet and for catering to the Howick Lions Club Christmas banquet. During the roll call, members gave many old and oft heard weather signs or predictions. Mrs. Robert Gibson, presented an interesting account from an article on "Organic Foods". There were 14 members and 10 visitors present and following this most entertaining program all enjoyed a delicious lunch Doug 'Richard** toild the read the secorgi,at the St. Paul's Augilcon Church Sunday servige St. Pod Churc (ANGLICAN) -----W INGHAM-- REV. T. K. HAWTHORN, Rector MRS. D. RICHARDSON, Organist and Choir Lecidior SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Advent 1 8:30 a.m.—Holy Communion 11:00 a.m.—Morning Prayer served by Mrs. M. Fisher, Mrs. Alex Graham and the hostess. Mrs. Jack Ferguson and Mrs. Cecil Wilson of Fordwich held a Penny Auction. The Lucky Cup was won by Mrs. Harvey Adams and was a pretty floral arrange- ment donated by Mrs. George Hamilton. - Parents hear superintendent of programs On Thursday evening A. J. Easton, superintendent of pro- grams for the Huron -Perth Separate Schools spoke to about 30 parents at Sacred Heart School on "The Kindergarten Curri- culum". He said that children learn by play, so ample time should be allowed for just that. This can take place in centres sUch as housekeeping, blocks, painting, etc. During this time, the teacher watches the child de- velop in certain areas and helps him with his difficulties. Because each child comes to school with a different level of maturity, physi- cally, mentally and emotionally, each one develops at his own rate. He suggests that parent volunteers can be a big help both in the classroon and on excur- sions. Much can be learned out- side the classroom such as visit- ing a farm or someone's home. Mr. Eastort spoke strongly in favour of Junior Kindergarten and hopes that the Huron -Perth Board will be able to start them in the not too distant future. A question and answer period followed after which coffee and cookies were served. ive her your warmest love 357-2822 Wingham • • • • • •