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Port Perry Star (1907-), 21 Nov 1968, p. 5

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On Thursday evening the U.C.W. met at the-home of Mrs. Lloyd Smith. She open- ed the Devotions by reading that. immortal poem "In Flanders Fields", written by the late John McRae (1873- 1918), at 7.00 a.m. May 3rd, 1915, at the height of the 2nd Battle of Ypres. This - doctor-soldier-poet was sitt- 4 'small burial ground. ~ing on the rear step of an overlooking a Here, during the night, he had of- ficiated atthe burial of one of his fellow officers by the name of Helmer. Standing by was another friend, Mr. Cyril Allison, now living in Guelph, who was the first man to read this poem, des- ambulance cribing the scene before them; on that memorable occasion.} He is writing a book on Me- Rae's life story and includ- published; ing 29 of his poems... Isaac Watts, language. rejoicing. refuge and fefence. The leader read the Ist verse of Ps. 90, followed by --everyone reading in unison the 1st stanza of this hymn. Continuing with vs. 17, 2, 4 and 14, alternately with con- secutive stanzas of the hymn, and altogether in the 6th stanza. Ruby Smith read a poem Tribute on "A Veteran's Remembrance Day." A Veteran's Tribute on Remembrance Day Today a nation bows its head, Respect to our heroic dead, Those pals we fought with side by side Who for the cause of right have died. Together we went o'er the top, Through No Man's Land, nor did we stop; We fdced machine guns, shot and shell, The dogs of war, let loose from hell. We pressed right onward in the fray Till victory had ied the day. But oh the grief, the sad- ness, pain, To view the field with com- | rades slain! We sadly laid you in the After singing the hymn | | "Abide with me", Mrs. Byron, Holtby led in a scripture les-| son from the 90th Palm, which had inspired the late! 1674 - 1748; to} write "O God our help in! . ages past," one of the great- est hymns in the English This transformed psalm is still 'sung on occa: sions of national sorrow and; It embraces the * whole scope of history, faith in a God, changeless and eternal, will still be man's Travel To The World's Playgrounds Call Us, Now! Triad Travel H gency 8 Brock St. Uxbridge 852-6073 -- PROSPECT NEWS - grave, praise, That hallowed spot, where|To you our hymn of thanks sleep the brave; we raise. Your dust may rest beneath the sward, But soul has gone to its re- You paid the price in fiend- ish strife That we in freedom might have life. . "Tis yours, all honor, glory, In conclusion we sang, "O Brother man, fold to thy heart thy brother!" The president, Mrs. Clare Vernon, conducted the bus- iness session. Mrs. Lorne Jones presented the secre. tary's report, etc. There were letters from Mr. and ward. PRICES EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY -- SATURDAY NOVEMBER 20 -- 23 INGERSOLL 8c. OFF 16 oz. Cheese Spread 65 Mrs. Milton Arnold from Af- rica and Miss Helen Parrott from Arabia, who will soor be home on furlough to Ash- burn. Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Murray Holtby were named a nominating committee to present a slate of officers for 1969 at the December meeting. Gifts will be accept: ed for the M & M fund and the Victor Home for 'Girls. The annual budget for 24 Observers will be continued. A new member who gladly welcomed, Mrs. Knight. A friendly social hour 7 a ER Le A LI UN BET ERAS Sv PORT PERRY" STAR - Thursday, Nov. 21, 1968 -- 5 AUNT DINAH MOLASSES 27: followed, when the group in charge served a delicious lunch, The "Prince Albert Pals" 4-H Homemaking Group of which Karen Smith and Mar- Toronto Building. Dominion Centre Mrs. Jones spent the week- end at the home of her son, Lorne and family. ie Holtby are members, had the pleasure of attending the Women's Institute Con- vention, held recently in the Roval York Hotel. Diane Pan- abaker of Port Perry. had the honour of being chosen to demonstrate on 'the "Cer- eal Shelf." The' leaders also BUYING? 12 oz. FRUIT FLAVOURS. 3Y; ox. Pkgs. Tang Crystals 2:39: ALL PURPOSE. b Roses Flour 99 5 1b BAG|- STOKELY'S 28 oz. TIN Fancy Pumpkin 2:43: MIX & EAT Cream of Wheat 39: 19 ot. LIPTON'S Chicken Noodle = -- Mu, TURKEYS = 47 MAPLE LEAF SCHNEIDERS Sweet Pickled| SIZZLER Cottage Rolls SAUSAGE Ib. 69. Ib. pkg. 59 LUCAS SUPER VALUE SIDE BACON RED ROSE INSTANT SOUP MIX 2: 4] {COFFEE Min. RED 79. 1.07 SCHNEIDERS, Skinless 20c OFF 6 or. arranged for a tour of thew 985-7373 HILLCREST & BUTTERMATE BREAD 3:67 DELMONTE SEASONED 14 oz. Tins Beane i 4d DELMONTE - 48 oz. 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