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One of those happy occasions in a' church con- gregation happened at Welcome last Friday night, March 17, 1978, when well over a hundred people gathered at the church to express apprec- iation for their organist's service of over forty years. Since October 1937, Mrs. Harold Reeve bas been the organist with one respite of a few weeks, first at Wesleyýille and now at Welcome. It was the evening of the annual choir supper which the congregation bas provided on alternate years for the junior and senior choirs. Mrs. Reeve was unaware of any other activity until after some choir practices following the meal for when arrivals in the larger room made some noise, the men and ladies in the choir practiced a little louder. Carroll Nichols was master of ceremonies for a programme which he had prepared; after all were seated Aileen Wilson pinned a corsage on the guest of honour as she sat beside her sister, Mrs. Margaret Moore of Port Hope. Mrs. Reeve was asked to enjoy the programme free .of her usual responsibilities. The junior choir led by Gloria Lax and Barbara Croft sang an old timer "Mares eat oats" and the action sacred song, "Worship the Lord, Worship the Father", witb Heather and Krista McHolm and Sherry Dinner singing special parts. Mrs. Craft and Roland Bowman sang "Soft winds and Roses" and "Promise of Spring", accompanied by Roland with his guitar. The male quartette, Ken Symons, John Groeneveld, Lloyd Kellogg and Laverne Farrow sang, "Sail On, Sail On" and an encore. They were accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Carroll Nichols. Lana Beattle, accompanying herself with guitar sang "lFriends" and a second number. Dr. Mac Freeman a former minister of Kingston who was present with his wife, Eleanor, paid tribute to Mrs. Reeve's service while they were here and played two cornet solos, "The Holy City" and "Unto the Hills". He was accompanied by Morley Bickle at the piano. Barbara Croft and John Groeneveld sang, "The Lord's Prayer" and "Carolina in the Morning", accompanied by Mrs. Nichols. The last musical number was by the senior choir, accompanied by Mrs. Chris Beattie. They sang "The Lord's my Shepherd" and "All in an April Evening.' Others who spoke at intervals during the musical part of the evening were Rev. Wm. Kennedy, present minister, Rev. Robert Bartlett and Audrey Bartlett of Toronto; Bishop Henry Marsh and Margaret Marsh, close personal friends, and John Groeneveld, choir leader. A short address was read by Mrs. E. Barrowclough review- ing some of the events of those 40 years and containing a picture of Mrs. Reeve in cap and gown taken at Wesleyville Chuch Centennial in 1960. Gifts of a typewriter, camera, computer and Wedgewood brooch were presented on behalf of all by Tom Wilson, Ruth Connelly, Lloyd Kellogg and Laverne Farrow. After Mrs. Reeve's Thank You and the singing of "For She's a jolly good fellow", others offered their best wishes and tea and coffee were served. Rev. Ken Norman of Brant- ford, another former minister, telephoned his regrets at being unable to attend. Other friends present besides those mentioned and the congrega- tion, were Dave and Pat Monteith, and Mrs. A.K. Sculthorpe. Church service on Sunday morning was conducted by Rev. Wm. Kennedy. His meditation for Palm Sunday was called, "What happened on that first Holy week?" There was a master plan for all that happened, the donkey's cold had been planned, the Upper room and even the whip used by Jesus in cleansing the Temple, all events leading to the crucifix- ion. The children's message was illustrated with a sheet of paper with two coloured dots. With most children the answer to the question, "What do you see?" was the two dots, not mentioning the sheet of paper. So we often judge or criticize by isolated incidents, rather than the whole pattern of a life. The choir's inspiring anthem was "Hosanna, Hosanna, Blessed is the King of Israej". During the announcements, Rev. Kennedy announced the Easter Sunrise Service at Willow Beach at 6:15 a.m. under the leadership of the CGIT. He also expressed appreciation for the fine presentation of "Let us help the hungrey feed them- selves", by the Out Reach Committee, at a previous service. Getting to know personally the real man who was Jesus was the theme of the sermon. His humour, his physical appearance, and his human shrinking from the sacrifice he had to make, are all to be grasped from the gospel records. Ushers were: Allin Osborne, Clarence Nichols, Robert Symons, and John Connelly. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Austin greeted the congrega- tion at the door. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Smith visited with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Austin during the weekend. Brian has been taking a The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, March 22,1978 3 Celebrated Golden Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. George phenson celebrated their wedding anniversary March 17th, 1978. Over 250 guests attended Open House held on Satur March 18th at their hom Newcastle, where they i training course in his work in Winnipeg. The Morrish Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. A. Best, Port Hope on Tuesday afternoon, March 7th. The usual number of members were present and the programme was in charge of Berniece Best, assisted by Mrs. Marion Bamsey. The topic was "Citizenship" and roll call was answered by a related idea. These and papers presented by Berniece and Mrs. Bamsey emphasized the need for each person's acceptance of responsibility in the community in which he lives. Red Cross canvassers are busy calling on the homes allotted to them both Mrs. Roy Austin and Mrs. Harold Austin are working in this drive. Glad to report Mrs. Emma Darke's hand is once again in quilting shape and had lots of therapy this week when she finished a crib quilt. Crows and starlings in abundance, we'll soon look for more colourful birds. Elizabethville Church services were held as usual. Our speaker was Rev. H. Linstead. He explain- ed Palm Sunday to the children. His sermon was, "When he saw the city". The choir sang. Good Friday services will be held at Garden Hill at 7:30. The general meeting of the U.C.W. will be held April 18th at Garden Hill at 8. The Elizabethville unit plan a bake sale at this meeting. On Tuesday, the 14th the United Church Women's Unit II held their March meeting at Mr. and Mrs. M. McAllister's home. The president, Mrs. H. White presided. Mrs. McAllister had a devotional on 'Easter. The secretary Mrs. H. Quantrill read the minutes. We plan a bake sale at the general meeting also a program on Carribean Islands later for our stewardship meeting. Lunch was served at the close. Rev. Kennedy arrived in time for lunch and tý take Mrs. Kennedy home. Mr. and Mrs. R. Westheuser and girls, were with Mr. and Mrs. H. Thickson on Sunday. Mr. Alvin Trew hasn't been as well the last week. Mr. and Mrs. H. Thickson Performi a death-defying act. Give Heart Fund. Mr. and Mrs. George Stephenson Ste- resided for 50 years. New< 50th ren e on The happy couple have child: three daughters Betty, (Mrs. Mrý George Vireutt) of Toronto, Emn 1 the Peggy (Mrs. Ross Boyd) of the day, Newcastle, Lynne (Mrs. eveni e in David Reid) of Brampton, one Mrs. have son Robert Stephenson, of niece Marilyn Elainne (nee King) of Bowmanville, and James Karl Redekop of Niagara-on-the-Lake, were married Saturday, February 4th, 1978 at McMaster University in Hamilton. spent Friday in Toronto. her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Mr. Adam Stec, Orono Terbenche came for ber on called at Thickson's on Sunday and visited at Sunday. Mercers. Miss Mary Alice White and Mrs. C. Beatty held another a girl friend, Ottawa, spent the quilting this week. weekend with Mr. and Mrs. H. Several attended the funeral White, her parents. of te late Mrs. Rhea Beatty On Monday evening, we had on Monday. our first meeting of our course on Personalize Your Pattern. Mrs. R. Beatty and Mrs. H. Quantrill are our leaders. We had several attend. Our course started with each one being measured and we are to make a garment, dress or skirt. Our next meeting will be March 28 at the basement. Anyone interested is welcome to take this course. Mr. and Mrs. V. Peacock were in Peterborough iast weekend. Mr. and Mrs. J. Peacock and boys, Kapuskasing, are home for tbe hoidays. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Trew are stil in FPorida. Miss Lyanne Terbenche spent a night wit Mr. and Mrs. R. Mercer and aenight with Mr. and Mrs. C. Mercer, THE OPTICALeBeUTInUr 30 KING ST. 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Cities are the largest and rnost abandoned energy users. The biggest reason for rural and small towns to cut back is because of skyrocket- ing costs of electricity. Instead of $50,000 coming out of the taxpayers pockets we will have $5,000,000,000, if and when the new plant is built. A nice little debt to saddle future generations with, if there are any. I happen to know the people who are involved in this office and they are very conserva- tion minded and have been for years. This at their own expense and not because there bas been any financial gain in it for them. They genuinely care about what is going on in this country and are really concerned about the environ- ment and the threat to it from atomic power, in spite of the risks being played down by hydro and governments. Why hasn't solar heat been investigat ed in Canada like it has been in other countries? Where would anyone inter- ested go to find out about it? Does the government want to keep all of our energy in one basket? 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