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The Oshawa Times, 3 Nov 1959, p. 22

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6 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Tuesday, November 3, 1959 In Three Years St. Mark's Aux. Provides Font and Altar Service St. Mark's Anglican Church, formerly known as Stevenson Road North Anglican Mission Church has been in service three and a half years but has an ac- tive Woman's Auxiliary of 25 members. ; 'The WA was formed in Febru- ary, 1956, with six members, under the leadership of the tem- porary rector, the Reverend Al- bert E. Kemp and Mrs. Kemp, of St. John's Anglican Church, Port Whitby. In January, 1957, the Reverend J. Neil Lothian became rector and held the first vestry meeting when the church received per- mission to be called St. Mark's Anglican Church, The Anglican WA sponsors three Junior Groups, of which St. Mark's has two, so far, the Little Helpers, of which Mrs. Clarence Keith is secretary, is made up of baptized children up to the age of seven years. Girls at seven years of age graduate from Little Helpers to the Jun- for Auxiliary, which includes girls from seven to 12 years of age. Mrs. .J N. Lothian is leader of JA. The WA hopes to sponsor the third group soon in St. Mark's, which includes the graduates from JA, girls from 12 to 19 years of age. Our main activities so far have been mostly concerned with mis- sionary work abroad and at our own local mission church. Our aim has been to donate the Sil- ver Communion Service and the Baptismal font to the Glory of God, for use im St. Mark's Church. This we have done. The WA has also donated 150 chairs, 26 tables, two electrie stoves, coffee urn, electric ket- tle, and over a hundred place settings of cups and saucers. plates, cutlery, ete., as well as Sonations to the assessment the church, also to the Guild for chancel supplies. Much thought and labor into our spring and fall bazaars which form our main source of revenue for the year. The first unit of St. Mark's Church will be dedicated Wednes- day, October 21, 1959, at 8 og by our Suffragan To- ronto, The Right d George B. Snell, MA, Ph.D, DD. Our present slate of officers is: Honorary president, Mrs. J. N. Lothian; first and past president, Mrs. Walter Meens; Mrs. T. E. Simkin; tary, Mrs. Ernest Pope; sponding secretary, Mrs. Jack Pearse; treasurer, Mrs. T ..A Boughton; Porc as secretary, Mrs. Harry Ferneley; Little Helpers secretary, Mrs. Clarence Keith; Junior Auxiliary leader, Mrs. J. N. Lothian; United Thank-offering secretary and Extra-Cent-a-Day offering, Mrs. John D. Powell; Living Message and Bulletin secretary, Mrs. Ross Backus; educational secretary, Mrs. Walter Meens; social serv- ice, parish visiting, Mrs. Colin Parks, Mrs. Clarence Keith and Mrs. Walter Meens. St. Mark's is known as the "friendly church" and our rec- tor constantly reminds the faith- ful Sunday after Sunday, in the very words of Christ Jesus, Him- self, that their first duty, as Christians is to love God with their whole beings and that their second duty is to love their neighbor as themselves. This, the people of St. Mark's Mission Church? try to do. Christ Church Evening Guild Uses Talents In Fund-Raising The Evening Guild of Christ; fdent, Mrs. W. G. Jackson; vice- Memorial Church was first or- ganized in November, 1939, with Miss Irene Barton as president. The objective of the guild is to assist the parish of the Church, spiritually, socially and financial- ly, particularly by the use of the talents and skill of the ladies of the Guild, and the organiza- tion of the parish and commun- ity events which will assist the rector and wardens of the church in meeting the financial * obli- gations of the parish. Member- ship is open to all women of the parish. Meetings are held the first and third Thursday of each month in the Chapel Parish Hall. The present slate of officers is as follows: Honorarp presi- Southmead Pk. Aux. Plans Clubhouse The Auxiliary was formed in November, 1957, to help the chil- dren in our community have re- creational activities by making donations to the Sports Committee for hockey and baseball equip- ment for a planned social even- ing to get acquainted with our neighbors, We now have a fair- ly large membership and we are hoping for mew ones this season. In the past year we have pur- chased cutlery for our planned Club House and made a quilt for a draw which was drawn at our Park opening festivities at which time we had a bazaar with dent, Mrs. H. D. Cleverdon; presi- Mrs. George Cane; Mrs. Fred Porter; treasurer, Mrs. G. E. Fitches; conveners: press, Mrs. F. G. Knowles; telephone, Mrs. Gor- don Leslie; sunshine, Mrs. Ern- nest Reading; social, Mrs. Clar- : parish council, ; plain sew- iott; dolls, Mrs. G. E. Fitches. Fund raising activities include rummage sales, bazaars, cater- ing ete. The Guild has given financial help toward the building and equipment of the new kitchen in the Parish Hall. Donations are given each year to the Sunday School Caravan Fund. The presentation of Sunday Schools pins to prize winning girls and boys is looked after by the Guild. ; Contributions are given for altar flowers in the church when requested. Vounteers from the group work president, secretary, is put] Mrs. C.E. Appleyard Charter President Afternoon Guild The Afternoon Guild of Christ Memorial Church was organized October 15, 1943, with 11 bers. Mrs. C. the first of the Guild furniture, drapes nishings ww make (then a structure of a only) more comfortable and viting. Now, 16 years Christ Church is a very beau building with a large parish h and several large assembly rooms, including a most modern kitchen. The Group has donated many beautiful and mseful articles in- following verse, ¢ Bishop C. V. Pilcher: As Thou hast givem, so would we give Ourselves for other's healing; As Thou hast lived, so would we live The Father's love revealing: The Guild aiso combines with the other church groups for larg- er expenditures. The Guild derives its funds from its very popular Easter bridge. as well as teas, bazaars, rummage sales and various other projects. rv The presidents throughout the] years have been: Mrs. C. E. Ap- pleyard,* 1943-45, Mrs. Gordon 'summers, 1945-50, Mrs. Avern Taylor, 1950-53; Mrs. H. A. Law- rence, 1953-55; Mrs. Fred Lloyd, 1955-57; Mrs. R. H. Broadbent, 1957-59. The members at present num- ber 28 and the group meets the second Wednesday in each month, usually at the home of a member when after ment of the meeting, a social hour is spent over the teacups. The present executive consists of Hon. President, Mrs. H. D. Cleverdon; president, Mrs. R. H. Broadbent; vice-president, 'Mrs, G. A. Fletcher; secretary, Mrs. M. W. Sutton; treasurer, Mrs. J. D. Elliott; social convener, Mrs. Gordon Summer, DECORATIVE LIGHTS COPENHAGEN (AP)--The old gas lamps that lighted Copen- streeis are going to purchasers all over the world. Town council decided in 1957 to scrap all but 400 of the 5,200 gas lamps and there has been a heavy demand from abroad for thém for decorative use, most going to the U.S, Sweden, Norway and The Neth- erlands. for the Red Cross at Fairview Lodge during the year, A representative is sent fo the Canadian Association of Consum- ers meetings, g The Evening Guild join with the other women's groups of the church for the May sale in the spring and the annual Christmas bazaar in December. Each member assists at or con- tributes to all group and fund raising activities. OSHAWA'S FINEST HOME OF GOOD FOOD ADELAIDE HOUSE 199 CENTRE STREET i HH by the sale of elub 'hasty notes' Jems concerning the nation and Women's Club District by the a w. The University Oshawa * 8 1 | on E 3 ¥ i kt ¢ fe g i i § H i | | FE = | ji £3 E ¥ : ¢ 1 - H: il ; BIL 4 pF i883 if 5 | y. The local scholarship funds have been raised in a variety of and sometimes by direct levies on the members. At the triennial convention of the Canadian Federation, prob- especially women's place in our University Women's Club Affords Scholarship, Cultural -Pursuits ih i EE"% Miss Margaret Pellow; treasurer, Mrs. J. D. Waugh; corresponds ing secretary, Mrs. E. M. Culp; recording secretary, Mrs. E. J. Pinto. . Women's Church The official women's organiza- tion of the Anglican Church of Canada is the Woman's Auxil- iary, a group dedicated to the church's missionary work and to the needs of the parish at home. There are three small but active branches attached to the Church of the Holy Trinity in Ajax, and and eatering is done by them. Presidents of the three groups are Mrs. M. Steer, Mrs. Hurtubise and Mrs. K. Bell. One of the newest, and certain- ly the largest, women's groups at the Church of the Holy Trin- ity, Ajax, is the Women's Church Year. Since its inception three years ago, this Anglican club has had as its sole objective the fos- tering of Christian fellowship among the new and long-time : Turner, Year Is Largest Group at Holy Trinity, Ajax a great deal of sewing, knitting | group crganizations. President or "Year" is Amy and her officers, or "months" include Nellie Wogden, Doreen Ranche, Dorothy Strate ton, Martha Ward, Brenda Gove, Norma Raycraft, Joan Paull, Mary Brooks, Millie Gierman and Ruby Mathers. Secretary is Mina Lawrence, treasurer Lorna Little and publicity <onvener, Coe0000000000 It's fun your & eased . 100000000000000000000060 J ROARS ARSRLELSS "MOORE FRESHNESS" wi to give home ith Moore's booths for fnacy work, home bak- ing and aprons. The proceeds were donated to our Park Building Fund. We also held a Night of Cards twice monthly, proceeds also for the Building Fund. The prizes were kindly donated by several Jocal merchants We hope to re- sume these shortly. Our present slate of officers are as follows: (Elections for 1960 President, Mrs. C. Musgrave; vice-president, Mrs. E. Rymd- zionek; corresponding secretary, Mrs. H. Kirby: secretary, Mrs. B. Thomson; treasurer, Mrs. W. Stauffer; social convenmers, Mrs. T. Kidd, Mrs F. Lee; telephone committee, Mrs. N. Hall, . A. Brown, Mrs. G. Whyte, Mrs. A. Shortt; past president, Mrs. G. Ellison. Wall Satin ® Goes on smooth as satin © Dries in less thon an hour oe Cleans up with soapy water #® No pointy odor Benjami Moore pies EDGAR'S PAINT & WALLPAPER 34 KING ST. WEST OPPOSITE DOMINION STORE P00 a a% Privote Rooms Available for GROUPS CATERING FOR WEDDINGS, BANQUETS, TEAS end BRIDGES. Cofteterie open Mondey bo Seturday. Luncheon 12 te 1.30 p.m. Special Business Men's Dinner 5:30 to. 7:30 p.m. TELEPHONE RA 51322 EXCELLENT PARKING Ld >

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