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t Two Weeks News from Village of Bethany The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 21,1984 Atmosphere Festive at Visual Arts Yuletide Show 17 (Intended for last week) Mr. and Mrs. W. McMahon recently showed their slides of Australia and New Zealand to an appreciative group of Senior Citizens in -Fairview United Church. ; Mrs. Evelyn Mount has returned returned home after spending a couple of delightful weeks with relatives in Wilmington, Wilmington, Delaware. She .and Mr. and Mrs. Vincent •Jackson spent the following weekend in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil McGill. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Davidson Davidson spent an enjoyable week visiting with daughters Linda and Pat and families. Mr. Garnet Freeburn, Peterborough, and Mrs. Margaret Bruce, Bowmanville Bowmanville were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. McMahon. Also visiting the McMahons and attending the United Church Supper were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnston, Bowmanville and Mr. Bill Bundscho, Lindsay. . Approximately 250 persons persons attended the United Church Turkey Supper and very favorable reports have been heard from everyone .with whom we have been discussing the event. While hungry patrons awaited their "turn" to be called to the table, they were pleasantly pleasantly entertained by the piano stylings of Mrs. Don Joel. Many thanks, Doreen! During worship service in Bethany United Church on Sunday, Nov. 4th, two beautiful beautiful Bible markers were presented to the congregation congregation by Mrs. Evelyn Mount and Mrs. Jean McGill and dedicated to the memory of the late Mr. Hugh Mount. Mrs. Ruth Jennings recently recently visited her sister-in- law in Bancroft, and the Herb Chisletts spent a few days with friends in Sarnia, attending a Golden Wedding Wedding Anniversary while there. We are happy to report Mrs. Myra Finney home from hospital. We hope every day finds you feeling better, Myra. We regret to report the passing of Mr. Charles Gillespie Gillespie in Sunnybrook Hospital, Hospital, Toronto. A retired school teacher, Charlie has made his home in the village village for the past few years, having purchased the former home of Mr. Lloyd Davidson. In earlier years he spent many pleasant holidays with relatives in the Fleetwood and Lifford areas. He began his teaching teaching . career at Devitt's School,. Cartwright Township, Township, in the late 1930's. From there he went to Toronto Toronto where he taught until his retirement. He was very well known in Manvers Township, even, before moving to the village. village. He and his sister had spent weekends and holidays holidays in their cottage home near Lifford. He was a fine musician, serving as part- time organist at St. Mary's Anglican Church. A further token of his love for that church was his gift of a beautiful electric organ. Funeral services were held in Toronto Wednesday morning, followed by a service service at St. Mary's and interment interment in the cemetery there. Mrs. John Lindsay has enjoyed enjoyed having a visit from her mother who resides in Woodstock. A hearty vote of thanks is due the Manvers Township Historical Society for their presentation of "Yarns to Spin" in the Town Hall on Friday evening, Nov. 2nd. "Yarns to Spin" is a one-act play written and directed by Ms Bethany Schryburt, Blackstock. The setting of the play (complete with period 'stage props') was Bryan's General Store, Blackstock, circa 1878. The humorous story line took the audience through the early hours of a typical day in the store, with the various local personalities personalities coming in to make their purchases, exchange exchange pleasantries, gossip and snide political 'Barbs' with other customers (and the storekeeper and his wife!) or remaining for the inevitable game of checkers, checkers, on a board resting atop the inevitable old barrel! barrel! Finally, as the hour of 2 p.m. approached, the laggards laggards dispersed "to attend the political meeting in the town hall." All events referred to in the exchange of conversation, conversation, were based on actual happenings in those early days of Cartwright Township, Township, as well as occasional references to Manvers and Cavan townships and the towns of Lindsay and Fene- lon Falls. All characters depicted depicted were based on real people whom Ms Schryburt had discovered through her research. To add to the authenticity authenticity of the play, several several of the 19-member cast are actual descendents of the characters they portrayed. portrayed. The play was presented twice on Nov. 2nd at 7:30 p.m. and again at9p.m. During During the intermission, doughnuts and cider (from Tyrone Mill) were served courtesy of the Historical Society and Wes McMahon entertained with piano selections. Following the final presentation, presentation, each member of the cast (and Wes) were presented presented with a Centennial Mug by Miss Kathy Mortoh. Presentations were also made to Kathy and to Mr. Donald Smith for their untiring untiring service to the Historical Historical Society, especially during during the past few months when efforts were being made to update "The Rolling Rolling Hills". A special tribute was paid to Mrs. Violet Carr for her invaluable contribution contribution to the editing of this updated updated publication. A copy was presented to each member of the Manvers Township Council. Reeve George Neals expressed, on behalf of the township, his appreciation to the Historical Historical Society for their part in making their bicentennial year a most memorable one. The Bethany Women's Institute Institute met at the home of Mrs. A. Scott, Mon., Nov. 12th at 12:30 p.m. A tasty dessert dessert was served, followed by the business part of the meeting. Plans were made to serve lunch at the Bicentennial Dance, Sat., Nov. 24th at the Bethany Town Hall, also plans made to cater to the Golden Stars Sr. Citizens Christmas Dinner; Wed.,' Dec. 19th at the Parish Hall. Reports were given by Mrs. Harry Ryley and Mrs. Vincent Jackson of the recent recent area convention held in the Royal York Hotel, Toronto Toronto recently. Mrs. Thos. Jennings has the position of convener of Agriculture and Canadian Industries for the central area. A highlight of the meeting was a trip to Ken Heetong Co., Cabinet Makers, Millbrook. An interesting tour of the Showroom and Workshop where all items are custom built to specifications. specifications. Many lovely pieces of early Canadian reproductions reproductions were on display, with a lot of butternut wood used, also pine. Our roll call for the meeting was "Name a product of our Canadian forest." The motto was "Genius is the gold in the forest, talent is the craftsman who works and brings it out," explained by Mrs. Ad. Scott. The Bethany U.C.W. held their Nov. meeting in the Church Hall with Mrs. Ray Porteous presiding. The roll call was "Bringa Christmas Christmas ornament for the church tree, the color theme red, gold and white. The president thanked all those who helped in any capacity capacity at the recent turkey dinner, which was a great success. And thanks to those who attended too. Motion passed to give a donation to: Alcohol and Drug Concerns, Compassion, Compassion, John Milton Society, Street Haven, Toronto. Donations Donations are given annually to these societies. The president also thanked all those who helped with the painting of the church hall. It is a great improvement. A motion was passed to pay for the paint to be used in the vestibule, which is to be re-dedorated and ceiling fixed in the near future. In the absence of convener convener Mrs. Frank Edwards owing to sickness, Mrs. Harold White took charge of the worship and program part of the meeting the theme being on the use of talents given to us. Members displayed versatility versatility in the use of their various talents. A solo and duet was enjoyed, verses and a monologue, and a presentation presentation by one member on how a deck of cards can have a religious meaning, giving the popular account of a soldier recounting to his commanding officer what a deck of cards meant to him instead of attending church parade. Mrs. Vincent Vincent Jackson had a display of articles made out of beads. A social time was enjoyed highlighted by a surprise birthday cake and candles for one of the members celebrating a birthday on that day. The next meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. John Lindsay. Members are asked to bring a pair of mittens for the "Mitten Tree". This Week's News The Golden Stars Sr. Citizens Citizens held their regular meeting on Wed., Nov. 7th. Ruth Jennings with Lillian Fallis at the piano led in a few old favorite songs. The names of the Nov. group were as follows: Carl and Lorraine Smith, Robert and Marion Sisson, Violet Carr, Irene MacDonald, Helen Smith and Renee Smelt. Please we need a volunteer volunteer for 1st Vice President. President. Anne Holtby was nominated but has moved since to Oshawa. Treasurer Francis Jackson gave a report report on money taken in at the Bazaar Total $651.62. We now have a membership of 76. Goodies left over from the bazaar were taken down to the Millbrook Complex. They planned a card party and used the goodies for lunch. A thank you note was received by our club. Bus convenor Mary Wright reported reported forty names have been received to go on the bus trip which, jyas^Nov. 9th. A'discüss'ion rook' place re coming to Pontypool, 'supper. 'supper. It was moved by Viola Clarke, seconded by Ruth Jennings that plans be unchanged. unchanged. Going to Simcoe to view the Christmas lights was discussed. This will be discussed again next meeting. meeting. An invitation from Peterborough Peterborough Theatre Guild to attend a play "On Golden Pond" was received and accepted accepted for Nov. 21st. Cathy McKenzie gave a report report on the bowling. We need more players for shuffieboard if we are going to have different teams for 11 a.m. which we need for competition. Birthdays and wedding anniversary were acknowledged. acknowledged. Sick and shut- ins: Jessie Adams is home from hospital, Cora Mac- Naughton is still a patient in hospital. The Fisks are enjoying their new home in Lindsay. Electa Smith would like callers between 4 and 8 any day. Business completed. Mrs. Lorraine Smith introduces the guests of the afternoon. Pat and Tom Stanley showed slides of a trip to England. We were happy to have them back with us again. A social half hour was spent over a cup of tea and goodies. Several of our local hunters hunters took advantage of the four-day open season in the township while others went farther afield, into the "wilds" of the northern bush country. To date we do not have a report on their "take". We regret to report the passing of Mrs. Karl Monk of Sarnia and the rather critical illness of Ormand Help Wanted Display Advertising Representative for weekly newspaper. Please send or bring resume in to: Brian Purdy Canadian Statesman 62 King St. W., Bowmanville Wright. Our thoughts are with both families at this time. A busload of Senior Citizens Citizens enjoyed a day at the Royal Winter Fair last Friday. Friday. Several other Bethany residents enjoyed the sumptuous Beef Dinner served in Pontypool Community Community Centre by Pontypool United Church ladies. Mrs. Violet Ritchie, Toronto, Toronto, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. McMahon. McMahon. Despite the steady downpour downpour a goodly number of persons attended the Remembrance Remembrance Day Service at the Bethany Cenotaph at 12:30 p.m. On Sunday evening, Gordon Gordon Williamson, well known personality of 100 Huntley Street T.V. fame, led in an inspiring service of affirmation and rededication rededication of faith in the United Church. Special music for the occasion was provided by the Gospel Express, Peterborough. An enjoyable enjoyable hour of refreshments and fellowship was enjoyed following the service. To wind up Manvers Township's contribution to the observance of Ontario's Bicentennial year, the Historical Historical Society is sponsoring sponsoring a dance in the Town Hall on Saturday evening, November 24th. This is to be primarily a tribute to the Jack Galloway Band and a few of the original members of that band will be on hand to join in the "festivities". Tickets may be purchased from any member of the committee. Mrs. Beverly Ann Payne, Dwight, Ontario, spent several several days with Mr. and Mrs. E. Weatherilt. Town & Country Linda Bentley 42, Les Hunt 41, A1 Bentley 40, Eve Cole 37, Mike Powers 34, Walter Curr 30, Steve Sanderson 30, Kim Powers 26. Ladies'High Triple Linda Bentley 603 Men's High Triple Arnie Brinklow599 Ladies' High Single Nelda Dawson 221 Men's High Single Arnie Brinklow 246 The atmosphere at the Sixth Annual Visual Arts Centre Show and Sale was a festive one. There was not only a wide variety of quality Christmas gifts, but also hot cider and sweets for visitors to the three-day showcase of local artisans. These soft sculpture dolls caught the eye of eight-year- old Courtney Wood, ofOrono. But just about every possible art was represented. 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