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colborne chronicle, Thursday, January 14th, 1965 Five Plaque Erected In Honour of Sir John A. Macdonald On January 11th, 1965, an historical plaque was unveiled in Glasgow, Scotland, to honour one of Ontario's best known historical figures, Sir John A. Macdonald, who in 1867 became the first Prime Minister of Canada. This plaque is one of a series covering Ontario's history which are being erected by the Department of Tourism and Information on the recommendation of the Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario. The ceremony, to be held at the Ramshorn Presbyterian Church, Ingram Street, Glasgow, marks the 150th anniversary of St. John A. Macdonald's birth. , It is the second occasion on which a plaque has been erected by the Ontario Government in the United Kingdom. In 1963 a similar marker was placed on the wall of Wolford Chapel, Honiton, Devonshire, to commemorate this province's first lieutenant-governor, John Graves Simcoe. Wolford was General Simcoe's former estate and he, his wife and members of his family are buried in the chapel. The plaque to commemorate Sir John A. Macdonald will rest on the wall of Ramshorn Church, situated in the parish where he UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Minister: Rev. R. W. French, B.A., B.D., S.T.M. Colborne United Church Organist and Choir Leader: Mrs. W. G. Irvine 9.45 a.m.--Church School 11.00 a.m.--Church Service A series of sermons on the Ten Commandments For To-' Day Salem United Church Pianist: Mrs. A. E. Ashbridge 1.30 p.m.--Church School 2.30 p.m.--Church Service A series of sermons on the Ten Commandments For To-Day BAPTIST CHURCH Colborne Minister: Rev. James Gibson Organist: Mrs. H. J. White Sunday-- 11.00 a.m.--Morning Service 11.30 a.m.--Sunday School Thursday-- 7.30 p.m.--Prayer Meeting at the Parsonage Tuesday-- W.M.S.--First Tuesday of each month Mission Band-- 3rd Friday in the month at 4.15 THE GOSPEL OASIS Colborne Minister: Rev. R. K. Harris Every Sunday Evening 7.30 -- Evangelistic Sunday, 10.30 a.m.--Worship Tuesday, 2.00 p.m.--Cottage Meeting Wednesday, 7.30 p.m.--Midweek Service "The Church Where You Won't be a Stranger Twice" was born. It will be unveiled by Mr. Hugh Alexander George Macdonald Gainsford, g r e a t-grandson of Sir John A. and a resident of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mr. Gainford's grandfather was Sir Hugh John Macdonald, a former premier of Manitoba, who was born in Kingston, Ontario, and later settled in Winnipeg. Since Mr. Gainsford is the senior direct descendant of Sir John A. Macdonald, the Government of Ontario has invited him to travel to Scotland as the guest of the Department of Tourism & Information and attend this important historical occasion. WILLING WORKERS On January 7th the first meeting of the new year of the Willing Workers took place at the home of Mrs. B'ruce Rutherford. Mrs. Hollingsworth, President, opened the meeting. The devotion period was taken by Mrs. Coyle reading St. John 14th, this was followed by prayer by Miss Morrison. The Secretary's report was given by Mrs. A. C. McGlennon who moved the adoption and was seconded by Mrs. Coyle. Mrs. Cameron gave the Treasurer's re- ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. J. A. Kiddell, B.A., S.T.B. Rector Trinity Church, Colborne Organist: Mrs. I. F. Flanders Sunday, January 17-- Second Sunday after Epiphany 11.00 a.m.--Holy Communion 7.00 p.m.--Evening Prayer The Rt. Rev. D. Marsh, Bishop ■ of the Arctic, will preach at this, service, and afterward give an illustrated talk on his Diocese in the Parish Hall. Wednesday-- 10.30 a.m.--Holy Communion ST. GEORGE, GRAFTON-- Sunday, January 17-- Second Sunday after Epiphany 9.30 a.m.--Morning Prayer PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA St. Paul's, Lakeport Organist: Mrs. Ivan Flanders 1.30 p.m.--Church Service Old St. Andrew's, Colborne Organist: Mrs. G. Barnes 11.00 a.m.--Church Service Choir practice Thursdays at 7.30 p.m. Visitors welcome UNITED MISSIONARY CHURCH Minister: Rev. J. A. Shantz, B.Th. 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School Visit our Adult Bible Class tl.OO a.m.--Family Worship Bring the whole family 7.00 p.m.--Hymn Sing and Worship Listen to the Missionary Hour over CHUC at 6.15 p.m. each Sunday. port, showing a nice balance in the bank for tho start of 1965. A discussion followed regarding our society getting new numbers replacing the old numbers for the hymn board. The Secretary was authorized to make enquiries regarding same. Letters and cards were read from members who received Christmas boxes and cards. The meeting closed with Mrs. Hollingsworth giving a lovely reading and all repeating the Lord's Prayer. The hostess, assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Myles, served very delicious refreshments and a social hour was spent. KAY & BURLE SUMMERS WRITE FROM BELLEVILLE, ONTARIO R.R. 7, Belleville, Ont. December, 1964 Dear Friends: A belated Season's Greetings from the returned wanderers. This year has been like two, in many ways. -- so much has happened so quickly. We enjoyed a very wonderful voyage from Adelaide to Southampton with calls at Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington, Brisbane, Singapore, Colombo, Aden and Naples. The weather was kind all the way and we never tired of sightseeing while in pprt. We collected many souvenirs Which will bring back the sights, smells and sounds vividly in years to come. It was a wonderful feeling to feast our eyes on the restful green of England and for the first time on our trip we felt as though we were close to home. London proved more fascinating than expected, perhaps because we saw it through the eyes of two enchanted Canadian cousins. Our stay in Great Britain was extended when Paul broke out with ttte measles, which he contracted on the ship, but we enjoyed our forced stay with the Henrys at Kirkowwald. Their hospitality is unlimited in the best Scottish tradition. After a beautifully smooth flight from Prestwick to Montreal we arrived at Beleville in a high state of excitement on July 5th. Our reunion with our relatives and friends has been as exciting and wonderful as expected. It has been great to renew old friendships and share experiences. We have "settled" in Belleville, Ontario, where Burle is teaching Grade VI for the Belleville Public School Board and studying in the evenings for another university subject (he has now passed his half way mark towards his B.A.). Kay is thriving in her role as mother and wife to her two special men and eagerly awaiting the arrival of another member of the family due next April. Paul is growing every day and manages to find something new to get into with the dawning of each new day. Not only does he walk but he runs. He is our continuing delight. One of the greatest joys of this past year has been the purchase of our new home with three acres of land just 3 miles south of Belleville. It's a two story brick farm house with a permastone sun porch and two car garage attached, has 4 bedrooms, 2 ballrooms, spacious living room (lounge room to our Australian friends), dining room and kitchen plus back porch. The kitchen is Kay's delight as it is very large, well equipped, electrically arid otherwise, and has walls of cupboards and counter space. We are looking forward to entertaining our friends and family from home and abroad in the years to come. We are really enjoying our first winter with snow in four years. We have put blue lights in our outside carriage lamps and they tint the snow a beautiful blue at night. The spruce trees which surround our home are laden with fresh snow and add to the natural beauty we enjoy so much. There is no time quite like Christmas for remembering the friendships we cherish and there are no wishes like the tried and true ones -- Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Kay and Burle Summers CASTLETON U.C.W. The evening unit met on January 6th in the Sunday School rooms with thirteen ladies pres- Mrs. John Fitchett opened the meeting with a thought on "Courage", followed by prayer and Hymn 596. Scripture from John 16 was read by Mrs. J. Day. Mrs. Fitchett gave a meditation on the theme of courage. Prayer and Hymn 502 closed the worship. The roll call was answered with a "Hope for the New Year". Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved and the Treasurer's report given. Jean Papin-eau read "Let Us Renew Our Purpose", explaining that the purpose of the U.C.W. is "To unite all women of the congregation for the total mission of the church and to express their devotion to Christ in witness, study, fellowship and service". The offering was received and dedicated. General meeting was announced for January 21st and the congregational supper and meeting on January 11th. Eight members joined. Mrs. A. Rush was appointed Secretary. Plans were made for the next meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. Rush with Mrs. H. Dean and Mrs. J. Day in charge. Mrs. J. Fitchett presented the program. Readings by Mrs. D. Mcintosh and Mrs. H. Dean, piano solo by Irene Allen, reading by Mrs. Rush and Mrs. R. Turk. Mrs. O. Isaac read Mathew 2, verses 1-12 as an introduction to a short talk on the Epiphany given by Mrs. D. Dingwall. The meeting closed with the benediction and lunch was served by Mrs. G. Papineau. OBITUARY MABEL J. THOMAS After an illness of nine months the death occurred at Sidbfook Private Hospital, Cobourg, on January 3rd. 1965, of Miss Mabel J. Thomas, daughter of the late Isabella and James Thomas. Miss Thomas, who was in her 84th year, was born in Haldimand Township and educated at the Wicklow Public School and was a member of Old St. Andrew's Preslbyterian Church, Colborne. Predeceased by two brothers and three sisters, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. J. R. (Margaret) Glassford, Ottawa, three nieces and five nephews. The funeral was conducted from the G. B. Barnes Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 6th, 1965, with Rev. R. W. French officiating. Interment was in Lakeport Cemetery. The pallbearers were J. Clarey, E. Kernaghan, G. Rutherford, m! Rutherford, M. Usborne and N. Usher. NINE CENTENNIAL GRANTS RECEIVE APPROVAL The Federal and provincial governments will contribute $40,. 152 toward the building and improvement of municipal offices and town halls in nine Ontario communities. The frants were confirmed recently by Hon. Maurice Lamon-tagne, Secretary of State and minister responsible for Centennial Affairs, and Hon. James Auld, Ontario's minister of Tourism and Infromation and chairman of the Provincial Centennial committee. Hamilton Township plans to spend $29,353 on an addition to its town hall to house municipal offices. This project is receiving $5,016 from each of the two higher levels of government. The remaining $19,321 will be handled by the municipality. A $16,512 municipal office is to be built by the Township of Ho-wick as its centennial project. The municipality will pay $10,-996 and Ontario and Ottawa each will contribute $2,758. The Township of Goderich will receive matching grants of $1,-824 from the Federal and provincial governments toward a $6,000 addition to its present municipal building. The municipality will furnish the remainder. A $4,412 cement block kitchen to be attached to the town hall Is planned by the Township of Cloohester North. The cost will be equally shared three ways. An addition to the Louth Township municipal offices will include new council chamber, committee room, clerk's office and -a spare office for the probable use of the local school board, at an estimated cost of $18,000. Grants of $5,086 each will be issued by the Ontario and Federal governments with the municipality paying $7,828. To observe Canada's centennial year, the Village of Fenelon Falls will build a municipal building on land owned by the municipality. The federal and provincial governments are each donating $1,359 toward the estimated $18,-000 cost. The remainder will be borne by the municipality. A $6,000 municipal hall in the Township of Wilberforce will receive matching gifts of $1,409 from Ontario and Ottawa. The remaining cost will be handled by municipal contribution. The Township of Stephenson is putting up $1,066 towards the total $2,700 cost of building an addition to the town hall. The extra space is to be used for a kitchen. The provincial and federal governments will give $817 each. Finally, the Township of Harris estimates it will cost $1,500 to convert an old 1903 school house to a municipal hall and offices. Matching gifts of $337 wil come from Ontario and Ottawa and the remainder will be borne by the municipality. Life Magazine reported that a survey of 25 merchandise-minded builders from coast to coast showed that builders credit 60% of their sales to newspaper ads. of/fie 1CWURCHES