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Paga Four THE COLBORNE CHRONICLE. Thursday Jamia** a«h i» CASTLETON by Mrs. F. Warner Mr. and Mrs. Keith Black and family, Toronto, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. T. Black. Little Kathy Warner had a tonsil operation at Cobourg General Hospital on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Olmstead of Peterborough visited Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Welton on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Kirpat-rick and children of Port Hope were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Oran Day. Mr. and Mrs. Bern Pomeroy were in Toronto for the week- r The United Church held a pot luck supper on Wednesday night with a good number present and the annual church meeting followed. Reports given showed a successful year. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weekes of Lakefield visited Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Welton on Tuesday. Community Club Meeting On Tuesday night the Community Club meeting was held at the home of Mrs. F. Warner with seventeen present for the annual meeting and election of officers. Mrs. Lyle Jones, President, was in charge. Nine thank-you notes were read by the Secretary, Mrs. J. Wilson. The following is the slate of new officers for 1962: President, Mrs. Lyle Jones; Vice-President, Mrs. C. Moore; Treasurer, Mrs. E. Jones; Secretary, Mrs. F. Warner; Assist. Secretary, Mrs. G. Warner; Buying Committee, Mrs. G. Pratt and Mrs. J. Wilson; Sunshine Committee, Mrs. A. Jones and Mrs. R. Barlow; Auditors, Mrs. T. Black and Mrs. D. Hillborn. This was followed by a nice lunch served by the hostess and committee. The February meet-is to be held at Mrs. Elwood Jones and all are to wear some-ting red for Valentines. LAKEPORT COMMUNITY CLUB The Community Club met at the home of Dorothy Palmer on Tuesday evening, January 16th. The President, Dorothy May, opened the meeting with the Lord's Prayer in unison. Minutes of the last meeting were read by the Secretary, Bette Tapley. Financial report was read by the Treasurer, Dorothy Palmer. In the absence of Mary Joice, the Sunshine report was read by Ruby Oke who also gave the Auditor's report. A number of thank-you notes were read from the recipients of Sunshine and Christmas boxes and Christmas cards and from Alice McGlennon with a very generous enclosure. Plans were made for an auction sale at the next meeting. The travelling prize was won by Ruby Oke. As this was a rather small meeting on account of weather and icy road conditions, all officers of the past year were reinstated for 1962. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benedic- Jean Chapin and Ruby Oke were in charge of the entertainment. Dorothy Palmer won the contest, "Complete the Metaphor". Dorothy May and Ruby Oke received consolation prizes. Bette Tapley was the first to find 25 words taken from "Robert Burns". Dorothy Palmer was the winner of jumbled Scotch cities, towns and songs. Tasty refreshments were served by the lunch committee and hostess, assisted by Bette Tapley. Next meeting is to be held at the home of Ruby Oke on Tuesday evening, February 20th. Please remember to bring articles for sale. OBITUARY WILLIAM ELGIE IRISH The death of William Elgie Irish occured at his late residence, Church Street, Colborne, January 8th, 1962. He was in his !th year. Born in Cramahe Township on April 26th, 1874, the son of the late George W. Irish and Pearl J. Collins. He was a member of the Colborne United Church. survived by one Bernard, Colborne; Jwo daughters, Helen (Mrs. Roy Brown), Toronto; Avis (Mrs. Edmund Lawless), Grafton; and Clinton deceased. Mr. Irish was brother of Gertrude (Mrs. William Kelly), Hamilton; five grandchildren, Alayne (Mrs. K. W. Scanlon), Toronto; Jean, Lawless, Toronto; Anne Irish, Peterborough; Louise (Mrs. Percy Smith), Whitby; and Bren-"a Irish, Colborne; one great randchild, Steven Scanlon of Toronto. Rev. R. W. French officiated the funeral from James Black-lock Funeral Home, Grafton, on January 10th. Colborne Public Library CHANGE IN HOURS Commencing this coming Friday night, the opening hours of Colborne Public Library will be changed to the following. TUESDAYS 2 to 5 p.m. FRIDAY EVENINGS 7 to 9 p.m. SATURDAY Afternoons 2 to 5 p.m. E. M. Rimmer, Chairman LOCAL MAN REQUIRED to cover Northumberland County FOR POPULAR BARN EQUIPMENT LINE Must have a minimum of $1,500 working capital The man selected will have a definite territory to cover and will receive full company cooperation. Leads are provided. National advertising aids you in making sales. Training course is given at our factory. A five figure income is assured to any aggressive individual ACT QUICKLY as we wish our program to start immediately in this area Contact: Mr. T. Noble JAMESWAY CO. LTD. P.O. Box 67 Bishop Street, Preston, Ontario Wicklow-Vernonville W.I. Mrs. E. Smith was hostess to eighteen members and friends of the Wicklow and Vernonville W.I. on Wednesday, January 17th, at 2.30 p.m. Mrs. G. Finley, Jr., President, opened the meeting and Mrs. F. Bilcox, Secretary-Treasurer, reported a balance of $73.20. The roll call, "A dozen cookies to sell". Reports by conveners of committees were given by Mrs. D. Hews, Mrs. Wm. Wildey, Mrs. D. Rutherford and Mrs. R. Simpson. Mrs. J. Deviney reported that three of the 4-H Homemaking Club members would be eligible for Provincial Honours and for County Honours. A letter from Mrs. Lymbarner as read. It was decided to defer discussion on a National Foundation Fund until more learned about the establishment of a District Scholarship Fund. The Quilt Block Kit is no^ available at $1.00. Members were divided into groups under the leadership of Mrs. G. Bloom-field, Mrs. Wm. Wildey and Mrs. D. Rutherford. Each group will complete a fund-raising project. Mrs. D. Rutherford was con- mer for the Scottish Program and gave a short history of Scottish facts and also told of Robert Burns and his poetry. Mrs. Gordon MacGregor delivered a sermon in fine Scottish style. It dealt with the period in church history when organs were introduced into churches and thought by many to be works of the devil and as such most unwelcome in the church. A Scottish scramble contest was won by Mrs. R. Simpson and Mrs. D. Hews. Members will meet at the home of Mrs. C. H. Gillespie to hear the Farm Forum report the evening of February 5th. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Mutton and Ross spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mutton. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Purdy and family, Grafton were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Purdy. Mr. Robert Darke is spending [ some time visiting relatives in Uxbridge and Cannington. Messrs. Bert and Roy Wilce of Oshawa were home for the week-end. Mrs. H. Darke and Diane ;pent Sunday with Mrs. J. Dunk. Mr. Gordon Mutton had the misfortune to fall and break his ankle on Tuesday. We hope you will soon feel better Gordon Sunday calleds on Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mutton and Mr. Gordon Mutton were, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Chapman and Mr. Roy Chatten. Week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mutton were, Mrs. C. Irish, Miss Anne Irish, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Swain and family and Mr. Frank Scott. Mr. Miles Summers was a Sunday dinner guest. Miss Judy Mutton was on overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mutton on Friday. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Gordon Honey in her recent bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Eddy and family were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilce. Mr. Ernest Pearson is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mutton and Gordon. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mutton, Mrs. C. Irish and Mr. Frank Scott visited Mr. and Mrs. Austin Maher in Cobourg on Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. Purdy were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Dale on Sunday. Mrs. Lawrence Mutton spent Wednesday evening with Mrs. Walter Ferguson. The Congregational meeting of Shiloh United Church was held on Saturday afternoon. Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mutton on Monday evening. SHILOH by Mrs. Lawrence Mutton Service at Shiloh United Church will be held at 7.30 p.m. next Sunday. Mr. George Mutton was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Down on Friday at a dinner party in honour of Mrs. A. Down's 94th birthday. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. J. Dunk in the passing of her aunt, the late Mrs. E Seea, of Carrying Place. Mr. and Mrs. J. Dunk visited the Rushnell Funeral Home, Trenton, on Saturday. The Stewards of Shiloh United Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ferguson on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mutt-j on called on Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mutton on Saturday. 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