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That cute smile belongs to eight-year, old Kim Boumans of Port Perry. She was happy to help the STAR photographer get the message across that trash containers have been placed on Queen Street with the hopes they get lots of use. Hospital Auxiliary Meet The President, Mrs. Elinor 'Davidson opened the March meeting of the Ladies Hospi- tal Auxiliary with the Lord's ...prayer. The minutes of the Feb- ruary meeting were adopted as read. -The Treasurer's report was presented and the balance now is $624.65. * Several members having bpd diminishing Teas, etc. As usual the sewing is being looked after, with a report of an extra heavy amount being done at the present. The Boottee Convener, Mrs. Marion Webster re- ported the birth of 2 girls and 6 boys, 14 pairs since taken in and 64 pairs taken in since November. This is a con-_ tinuous service of the Auxi- liary with each new Mother . being presented with a pair of bootees for her baby. E The Tuck Shop continues to flourish, staffed by many devoted volunteers, and has at present a balance of $1,438.09. The Spring Fair was discussed and plans are well under way with many diff- erent groups and commun- ities taking part as well as Aux. members. There will be several new presentations this year, among them a Fish Pond for the children, a Flower arrangement booth, a Nearly New Corner and we .will leave the-rest for you to find out on May 27th at Burns Presbyterian Church. Even though your organization is responsible for a particular 4able or booth, please do not histitate to donate to any other table. It all goes to Your Community Hospital. "Also the 'Membership Tea will be held in the Municipal Hall on April 15th from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Now is the time to renew your membership or to become a member of the Auxiliary which is open to all. You are reminded of the Luncheon for members to be held at Jeanne Goode's home, April 5th. There are still some copies of the Hospital Auxiliary Cook Book available. They are sold at the Tuck Shop or from any member. . 10:10 p.m. pre-school music. Popular Durham Course Repesied Early Childhood Education Nursery School Teachers and parents with pre-school children should take advantage of this Durham College Continuing Education course - which will run for four consecutive Wednesdays - 8:10 to - beginning April 5th, increase awareness in the values of pre-school education, showing how to develop skills in respect to teaching methods, pre- -school arts and crafts, and Course fee is only $10. To enroll, please contact the Durham College registrar at 576-0210 (extension 260) during the daytime hours, or write to the Registrar, Durham College, Box 385, Oshawa, Ontario. Spring extension courses start May 1st. It is designed to Other Durham . PORT PERRY STAR-Wednesday, March 29, 1972-13 Mark Boumans, 12, of Port Perry putting scraps of paper into trash can on Queen Street. Village has recently purchased tops to the trash cans, which will now be left on the street year-round. The cans are white with blue lettering, and are really quite easy to see. Help keep Port Perry streets clean. Do your part. On Wednesday, March 15 the Women's Institute held their Music and Culture meeting in the Community Hall. Mrs. Wm. Stone, Mrs, George Stone, Hugh Baird were the host- esses for the afternoon and as the ladies arrived they enjoyed a lovely dessert luncheon. To open the meeting the "Opening Ode" and "Mary Stewart Collect" were re- peated. Mrs. Fred Phoenix welcomed everyone, follow- ed by the secrétary ard treasurer's reports followed by several letters of corres- pondence. There will be a Food Forum in Uxbridge, March 29, 8:00 p.m. A Dol- lar's Worth of Meat, as the subject. Mrs. Harry Phoenix had a report of the District meeting she attended on March 7th. The embroider- ed luncheon cloths are to be judged at the April meeting, also all reports are to be in to the District by May 6th. After a short Sali ion it was decided that the Friendship Quilt be left with the curator. In comemoration of our 10th Birthday it was decid- ed that we plant a red Maple tree'in the park. The Institute will be re. sponsible for having a re. print of the Booklet "Pion- eer Days at Greenbank". Mrs. Phoenix asked for vo- lunteers to help prepare the Museum for its open. ing in May. Mrs. Wm. Stone gave 2 and Mrs... Greenbank WLI. short talk on music, how it can have its effects on a person, our work, our play and how it can help us re. lax. Mrs. Wilmot Phair showed three films using three different moods of musie. Group on bus tour to Don Mills Uxbridge - Port Perry "JAM" enjoyed a night out in the great outdoors on Scugog Island, Saturday, March 25th, . The night was crisp, clear and cold, but the warmth of the fire and the activities of the games kept every- one warm. After the games, all gathered around the fire to enjoy a lunch. Weiners and marshmal- lows were roasted over the coals of the fire. served with orange freshy. Gordon Elford. Canning. ton, led the devotional perind after the lunch was finished. Next week we are going to Toronto to join in a Coffee House at Don Mills Jr. High. The bus leaves at 6:30 p.m. next Saturday, April 1st, from St. John's Presbyterian Church, Port Perry. There is room for only 60 people, so if you're interested, be at the church no later than 6:30 p.m. See you Saturday!! ASHBURN NEWS Morning worship was quite well attended at Burns Church on Sunday morning, March 19th. Rev. Wm, Black chose for his sermon "A King in Hot Water." Mrs. Wm. Hopkins read the New Testament lesson, Matt. 27:19-28. The Senior Choir sang Be Still My Soul. A variety buffet supper ° "was held in the church hall on Wednesday evening, March 22nd. The weather kept the attendance down somewhat; and those who were unable to attend missed a delicious meal. Progres- sive -crokinole followed the supper. « Mrs. E. Heron and Mrs. D. Ashton attended an execu- . tive meeting of the W.M.S. of _. Lindsay Presbytery on Wed- nesday afternoon at Beaver- ton. Several ladies attended the horticultural meeting at the Christian Education building in Brooklin on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Par- rott and family from Wick, visited recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Ashton; also Mrs. Lloyd Pugh, Pic- kering. Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Heron were Mr. and 'Mrs. Bill McAndless and family, Don Mills, and Mr. and Mrs. Drew Leper and Ian fram London. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Death have returned home from their recent trip to Spain and Portugal. The Asburn group of the Women's Missionary Society are planning their spring thank-offering to be held in * the church on Wednesday eveing, April 5th at 7:30 p.m. Miss Mary Whale, assistant secretary of the board of world missions will be the guest speaker. We would be pleased to have anyone join us -for this meeting. -- There was a very good turn out at the euchre party at the Community Centre on Friday night. The prizes are as follows: Ladies High, Ethel Rutledge; Men's High, Garfield Johnston; Ladies Low, Pauline Lynde; Men's Low, Coco Gaudet. The door prize Went to Eileen Young. Conservation Night was held at the Centre on Monday evening, March 20th, when Mr. S. Hambly, Downsview, Ontario showed coloured slides on Natural Science Topics. This proved both interesting and instructive. Please phone 655 - 3985 if you have any news items of interest to our readers. "For years and years I've been trying to tell you that money won't buy. happiness!" 2 Tt RS fa re A Sr J