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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-12-17, Page 144-7-7 it w a 4 v 123rd HEAT .S1 acc,wo> THURSDAY, ,DE.011 kBER M.1970 Goderich Art Club plans active- year at Studio' ' y1 The Goderich Art Club met iesponsibilitles,; consequently in a gaily decorated room at the Mary graciously offered to carry Lakeview Restaurant for their on for one more year to the annual pre -Christmas dinner. unanimous ' approval of the After everyone had become members, surfeited with delicious turkey y ,The slate of officers for 1971 and a variety of colorful salads, was presented 6y Buela Long of President Miss Mary Howell the Nominating Coinmittee: called the members to order for President, Mary Howell; a short business meeting. . Vice -President, Beryl Harper; Following annual reports read • recording secretary, Lorna by the Secretary, Lorna Vincent Vincent; treasurer, Buela Long; and the Treasurer, Buela Long, Corresponding secretary, . Anni Mary- Howell •gave the statistics of attendance at the October -November travelling art show from Toronto gallery. Many of the local school classes saw the exhibition and most of the children had shown great interest and enthusiasm. From this standpoint it was considered a real success, although hanging the pictures and staffing the exhibition had presented many Benmiller . artist provided a Mary Howell read * letter of ' fascinating program of colored thanks from Principal . R. E. films from the less familiar Smith of Robertson Memorial works of the Group of Seven. School for the educational value Mr. McLaren . related many of the _show. • entertaining stories of his The Art Club policy for 1971 experiences with these famous was briefly summed up by the artists and their meetings at the President as follows: There will Toronto Arts and Letters . Club be less extra -curricular activity in the nineteen twenties and and more . time for painting thirties. • • together at the studio. The Art He told also of how _the Mart' in July, will be for three well-known first world war show days only owing to the difficulty "Dumbells" started and of staffing it -for a longer period. developed into professional There will be - more theatre. Mr. McLaren had been spontaneous- planning, for trips one of theprincipal members of to outlying galleries, and for the cast - a man of many work -shop visits to the talents Southampton School of Art. Mary Howell had wished to This very enjoyable evening resign as president this year but ended with Peggy Oke's no one could be found who ftas homemade. Christmas cake and willing to take on her punch. Finnigan. Conveners, seminars and library, Lu Legg; studio Art Mart, Mae Homer; studio assistant, Edna Johnson; Art Mart,IVMartha Rathburn. After the meeting was adjourned the members met at the home of Peggy Oke for a social evening. Jack McLaren, the well-known Toronto and difficulties. St. George's ACW at pot luck lunch • George's Anglican Church Women met Tuesday evening December 8 for the Annual Christmas Party. This took the form of a Pot tuck Supper, and was held in =DEAR EDITOR= WHAT THE READERS THINK "the -Misr' "' Ilan. 'Everyone enjoyed the sumptuous dishes each woman provided. A short business meeting followed the meal. It was decided to allot the catering group enough money to buy the .necessary items for more efficient catering: It was also decided to meet for 'general meetings on alternate months, with these meetings taking the form of pot luck suppers. The following is a letter given The business part of the to the women's editor °by a meeting was followed by the well-known Goderich lady, Miss . singing of Christmas carols with Lily Blanchard the President Mrs. M: Campbell at the piano, and the secretary Miss Blanchard is a faithful Mrs. M. Rogers leading the member of the Salvation Army, singing. but more than that, Miss Mrs. J. Sully had the group Blanchard is a great supporter of divide up for charades, and these youth in Goderich. were the first lines of carols. Herletter speaks well 'of the ' A most enjoyable time was young people here and it is had by all. • with great joy at this Christmas season , that we print x' Miss Blanchard's thoughts concerning them. Maybe adults cantake a lesson from the `kids' ... and a second thought about Miss„ - Blanchard's suggestions • Home t• THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Again I am on the Christmas Cheer committee and must really say ,a word for the children, teenagers and high school faculty. (Also I feel that Goderich did a wonderful job for the Santa Claus Parade. It meant much time and work for all concerned and I, for one, say thank you.) In regard to the children, on Saturday I have never seen such a spirit of giving as they had. Even the little tots wanted to put their pennies, nickels and ' dimes in the kettle. The teenagers and others all helped and may I say, they did it with a smile on their faces knowing they were helping a good cause. When one hears so much about our youth, may I say they O may have their faults, but who hasn't? It's up to each one of us to let them know we are really concerned about their spiritual o welfare: Having worked with the young people and youth in the Guides; Brownies and youth groups for years back, I feel there is a part all can play for the young people. ' I often have wondered how N may think to pray for our yo .,,, In this day and age they nee it. ' - . Let them see you care and, as I say, God Bless. Them All. Play- Group needs qualified head eague packs trea Dungannon annual Christmas The executive members of the„_Co-Operatiye Play Group in Goderich is looking for a trained pre-school teacher or someone from another country with similar training who will take over as supervisor of the Co -Operative Play Group in the new years "We are doing everything possible to get this school set up in Goderich through the Department Qf. Social and Family Services,” said Mrs. Mona Mulhern last week. "Right now, we need a qualified teacher." According to Mrs. Mulhern, the building in which the school is housed, the equipment used in the school and the staff at the school must be approved by the area director of nursery schools. Incidentally, head office for this area is iri .Kitchener. Mrs. Mulhern said that the area director 'has pledged support to. -the Goderich group in its efforts to establish a Co-Opbrative. Play Group here. Anyone with the necessary qualifications who is at all • interested in the program . 'or anyone who knows of anyone Who' is qualified and may be interested in the program �- should get in -'touch with Mrs. Mulhern at 5248631. The basement of the Salvation Army citadel was a hive of activity last Wednesday evening as members of the Home League converged to pack almost 1,000 Sunshine bags in time for Christmas. The treats will be sent to patients in Kincardine Hospital and the Kincardine Nursing Home; Clinton Public Hospital; Huronview; Goderich Psychiatric Hospital; Alexandra Year-end report • Marine and General Hospital; the Goderich Nursing Homes; and to the children in the care of the Huron County Children's Aid Society. This is an annual project by the Home League and one which is greatly appreciated by the general public. (staff photos) At 'one o'clock 'Tuesday, M sslQnaty Edueation,Nrs. Derk December 8, 80 ladies of Logtenberg, Finance Cpnven!i r,. Dungannon United Church had a Mrs, Wilfred Pentland; smorgasbord dinner,pot-luck ‘. Nominations Convene style. Chester Finnigan; Flowe r s Seven tables with Christmas, Mel ° Reed and . Mrs. Thos. decorations and candle favors Webster; - Supply and Socia added to the enjoyment of an Assistance Convener, Mrs, dos, interesting meal. Later, a ' Dauphin program and business meeting Social Functions Convener, followed. Mrs. K. K. Dawson; pianist,, Mrs. Mrs. Howard Johnston, Leonard Reed; Historical and president, introduced the Periodicals; Mrs., M. Reed; program by reading a Christmas representative to M, and M., Mrs. verse which was followed by a K. K. Dawson; representative to film, "Holy Night" with the Manse, Mrs. Cecil Blake; narration by ° Mrs:. Clarence .• representative to -Official Board, McClenaghan. Mrs. Graham . McNee and Mrs. Mrs. Leonard Reed was Lorne Hasty; representative to pianist for the singing of two Board of Stewards, Mrs. Ness. carols, 0 Come All Ye Faithful and .1* to the World. A play, "'The Christmas Story" helped us to realize that by being too busy getting ready for Christmas we can so easily miss the true meaning and opportunities of Christmas season. This play was well given and quite amusing to see • members as "men" and "boys" as well as women and girls. - Mrs. Mel Dickson and Mrs. Leonard Reed (as two little girls) sang carols in parts of the play. To conclude the program all sang 'three more carols, and then the business was conducted. The roll call was answered by giving a Christmas verse. Mrs. Gordon Finnigan's financial report was read by Mrs. Wilfred o Pentland. She thanked her committee members also. Following the treasurer's ort b Mrs. Harvey Alton a Knox WMS elects new The annual meeting of the Afternoon Auxiliary of the Women's Missionary Society of Knox Church was held on December 8 with 26 members present. After the opening exercises, Miss M. McNevin read the 'Christmas story astold in the second chapter of Luke's Gospel, and Mrs. Monk led in prayer. The annual reports were presented by the members of the executive and were accepted by the meeting. During the year 31- members joined in supporting the "Fellowship of the Least Coin." A cheque for $25 was sent to support the Goderich Community Homemaker Service and a similar cheque to the Children's Aid Society to support a child at summer camp for a week. The supply allocation -was met, and a total of $1,080.75 was sent to the Presbyterial Treasurer for the Generat` Fund of - the Women's Missionary Society. Miss 1. Matheson, convener of the nominating committee, brought in the following slate of officer which was accepted for 1971. Honorary president, Mrs. A. Taylor; past president, Mrs. H. Rivers; president, Mrs. A. Enright; vice-president, Mrs. H. Rivers; treasurer, Mrs. G. G. MacEwan; recording secretary, Mrs. L. H. Diggon. Corresponding secretary, Mrs. F. MacDonald; Glad Tidings secretary, Mrs. J. R. Leitch; Home Helpers secretary, Mrs. H. Rivers; assistants, Mrs. W. Bisset, Mrs. J. Horton. Literature secretary, Mrs. 'J. R. Leitch; friendship and service, Mrs. A. H. Erskine; assistant, Miss L. Macarthur; .supply and special "fund, Miss E. Elder; life membership secretary,_ _Mrs. F. McArthur. Pianist, Mrs. C. Edward; telephone convener, Mrs. J. Thomson; social committee, Mrs. Oke, Mrs. Craigie, •Mrs. Elliott; nominating committee, Mrs. R. Bisset, Mrs. G. Stokes, Mrs. W. Watson; press secretary, Mrs. L.,,H. Diggon; auditors, Mrs. W. G. MacEwan, Mrs. A. Crooke. MASS first St. Joseph's Mass said by Father Cassano opened the Christmas meeting of St. Joseph's CWL held. on December 10. Father led in League prayers and Mrs. Antoni Van . Osch presided. Twenty-three members, answered the roll call. Mrs. Mark Dalton moved that all bills be paid., The minutes of the last meeting and the correspondence were read. Mrs. Walter' • Clare reported that the Girl Guide building at their camp site was built. Christmas' cleaning of the church is the morning Of December 22. Mrs. Bob Howard and Mrs. Dennis Dalton are buying the flowers. For the next two Sundays at 9:00 MassrMrs. Walter Clare and Mrs. Antnte Van Osch will be slate rep Y further donation of $150, was given to the Board of Stewards; $200 is to be added'`to the fund for floor covering; and an artificial Christmas tree is to be purchased. Mrs. L`brne Hasty read the report of the nominating committee. Due to the absence - of Rev. McClenaghan, Mrs. C. McClenaghan • conducted an impressive installation service'for the following executive. _"' • Past -president, Mrs. Howard Johnston; ' President, Mrs. Graham MeNee; First vice-president, Mrs. Wm. Wiggins; Secretary Mrs. Jack Alton; Treasurer, - Mrs. Harvey Alton. • Citizenship ,and Social Action, Mrs. , Ivan Rivett and Mrs. Laverne Pentland; Community Friendship and Visiting Convener, Mrs. J. C. Drennan; Secretary for Friendship and Visiting, Mrs. ,. Lorne Hasty; Literature and Program, Mrs. Wm. Wiggins and Mrs. ' C. McClenaghan. Christian Education and Pearson. A typed list of all committee members is being prepared for each member. Mrs. H. Johnstonthanked all members for co-operation and also appreciation for the untiring work done by Mrs. Nels. Pearson as Convener of Social Functions, and -to to her Committee. Mrs. Harvey Alton moved a vote of thanks to Mrs. Howard Johnston for her splendid leadership as' president. After the collection, prayer, and a closing carol, the exchange of Christmas gifts brought our Christmas annual party to a close. There will be an executive meeting on Tuesday, January 5, at' 2:30 in the ladies' parlor. CWL meets collecting flower donations and at 8:00 Mass, it will be Mrs. Mark Dalton. December 15 the CWL is catering to the Federation of Agriculture. Mrs. John Austin is going to inquire about a speaker from the Consumer Affairs. Mrs. Bob Howard .read a Christmas poem. ,Mrs. Mark Dalton presented Father Cassano with a Christmas gift. A sing song of Christmas Carols was led •by Mrs Walter Clare. Father gave us a Christmas message dealing with the Christmas story. Mrs. Gene Frayne adjourned the meeting and Father closed with prayer. Instead of the usual Christmas Y gift exchange, donations were given to the Peru mission, ladies meet at Holmesville The Christmas "meeting of Holmesville UCW was prepared by Mrs. John Grigg's group. Following the singing of carols the Magnificat was read in unison. Mrs. Grigg led in prayer and Mrs. D. Gliddon gave a reading, The Bethlehem Road. After the singing of The First Noel, Mrs.. Chester Sturdy read, "Christmas Comes At Different Times." The roll call was' answered with a special Christmas remembrance by 26 members ,.and one visitor. During the business it was noted that the group has to choose a new foster child because Mo - Mui has left school and is working. Supply convener, Mrs. E. Grigg, reported a bale of clothing had been delivered to the Rescue Mission in London. The group has decided to buy gifts for patients in both nursing homes in Goderich. Mrs. Harry Williams showed colorful and interesting slides of her trip to Spain. Nile UCW hears annual committee reports Nile U.- preceded by a pot -luck lune with 29 ladies and three children present. Rev. Clarence McClenaghan said grace: Mrs. Elwyn Pollock, president, welcomed everyone after which Mrs. Charles Johnston and Mrs. Pollock read scripture from . St. Luke, commentary and led :in, prayer. Rev. McClenaghan showed a film strip of the Nativity and Mrs. McClenaghan gave the commentary. Mrs. McClenaghan, and Mrs. W. H. Talmay read Christmas readings. Mrs. Pollock conducted a short business meeting. Mrs. Alvin Kerr read the secretary's report and Mrs. Wilmer 'Rutledge the treasurer's report which showed receipts of $1,495.80. Annual reports of the various committees were received: buying committee, Mrs. David MacDairmid; work committee, Mrs. Len Christilaw; food committee, Mrs. Allan Dickson; citizenship and social action, Mrs. Len Brindley; Christian and missionary education, Mrs., Allan Dickson; community friendship and visiting, Mrs.: Robt. McPhee; supply and welfare, Mrs. Doug McNeil ; stewardship . and vocation, Mrs. R. C. McClenaghan; nominating, Mrs. Cliff McPhee. A donation of $5 was noted to Mrs. Trivers who is starting a Tyro Group. Shut-ins and sick members of the congregation will be remembered at Christmas. The meeting closed with • prayer. Officers for 1971 are as follows: was Past president, Mrs. Harry in; president, Mrs. Elwyn Pollock; first vice-president, Mrs. Allan Dickson; second vice-president, Mrs. W. H. Talmay; recording secretary, . Mrs, Alvin Kerr. . " Assistant secretary, Mrs. L. Christilaw; treasurer, Mrs. Wilmer Rutledge; pianist, Mrs. Earl Sherwood; assistant, Mrs. Malcom Jacobs; press secretary); Mrs. W. H. Talmay; representative to Board of Stewards, Mrs. W. Rutledge: Buying committee, . Mrs. L.. Christilaw, Mrs. Chas. Johnston, Mrs. Doug Young; work committee, Mrs. Alvin Kerr, Mrs. L. Christilaw, Mrs. Les Johnston, Mrs. Robt. McPhee, Mrs. Robt. Rising Sr. Food committee, Mrs. Harry Girvin, Mrs. E. Pollock, Mrs. Allan Dickson;'Mrs. M. Jacobs, Mrs... David Mc'Dairmid; rep. on , manse committee, Mrs. D. McDairmid, Mrs. H. Girvin. , Literature and communications, Mrs. W. Rutledge; citizenship and social action, Mrs. Alvin Kerr; Christian and missionary - education, Mrs. Allan Dickson, Mrs: Len Brindley; .community friendship and visiting, Mrs. H. Talmay; Mrs. D. Young ,and Mrs. Robt. McPhee. Supply and welfare, Mrs. Dog McNeil; stewardship and vocation, • Mrs. R. C. McClenaghan; program and hostess, Rev. R. C. McClenaghan, Mrs. E. Pollock, Mrs. L. Christilaw, Mrs, Chas, Johnston; nominating, Mrs. W. H. Talrnay, Mrs. Robt. l icing, Mrs. M. Jacobs.