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Port Perry Star, 16 Feb 1972, p. 3

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id School ~ 10:5 70 Se if 9; ; "executive installed The 'annual meeting of Lindsay Presbyterial United ,. Church Women was held at . Oakwood United Church on \ Wednesday, "January 26, 1972. The theme was God is here, let's celebrate. . Mrs. Allen Bursey, President, ! called the meeting to order at 10 a.m. Two hundred and fifty women braved the elements to attend. = Mrs, Lloyd Graham ex- tended 4 warm welcome on lay 'was Mrs. Lawrence Buckley. behalf of the Oakwood u.C. Ww. ' 4 Mrs. 'Bursey read. a : thought provoking article which asked if we are as careful with out' time as we are with our money. It whs 'decided to pay for "one delegate from each _region to attend the U.C.W. School for Leaders at Quin- Mo-Lac and $5.00 to anyone -else attending from Lindsay Presbyterial. The Lindsay, Cambridge Street, U.C,W. extended an invitation for the 1973 annual meeting. Reports = were given by Mrs. John '. Cobourn, Treasurer, and Mrs. Ronald .. Pierce, Literature Secretary. SEE TE Blackstock News (continued) "Donna Kyte asked for new or _ used toys and puzzles for the nursery at the Church. Blackstock Women's In- stitute The February meeting of . the W.I. was held in the ~ Community ~~ Hall on February 2 beginning at 12:30 with a delicious dessert of cake and ice-cream. After this the meeting was opened by the Ode followed by the Collect in unison. President, Mrs. P. Van- Camp welcomed everyone. "Following the minutes and correspondence, the President reported that prizes of $5.00 each would be given to Grades 11,12 and 13 for the highest standing in : Mathematics at_ the High there being « no Home ~ Economics of Industrial Arts Courses as previously, In connection with' some recognition. of the 75th an- niversary which February 19th = was: decided the celebration be left over until May when we shall have a -special programme. - Following . further business; an excellent roll call; "Remedy for Tension" was well answered. Twenty: five members and 4 visitors were present. The Programme on the theme Health was in charge of Mrs. M. Hoskin." Motto, 'When in hot water, think of the kettle and sing" was replied to by the convenor. Reading by Elva VanCamp from the book entitled _ 'Serenity of the Soul' From the same book two excellent skits were presented. First, .."Self-Pity" was portrayed by 'Erma' Strong, Helen Dorrell and Alma Taylor and Secondly. "Take Time" by Lottie Smith 'and L. McAr- thur. A contest on "Parts of the Human Body" and the singing of O Canada con- cluded a most interesting meeting. W Commencement; An interesting worship service, '*'And No One Cares" 'was presented by Mrs. Allen Bursey," Miss "Vina 'Neal, Mrs. Roy Me- Mullen, Mrs. Ernest Steele and Mrs. Don Hall assisted by a quartette. The devotion * * stressed the fact that we are | all God's children no matter "what our colour or religion. ~The offering was received "and "dedicated by 'Manilla: U.C.W. 'The organist for the day The Conference Annual is to be held at Lindsay, Queen Street, United "Church on April 10and 11 and it is hoped a'good number from Lindsay Presbyterial will attend. . Mrs. Allen 'Gilles troduced the speaker; Rev. ~R.C. Plant 'Secretary. of Education for Mission and Stewardship. 'Rev, . Plant's topic was "'Shoes, Ships and Sealing Wax." "Shoes" -- illustrated the vast. dif- ference between giving a gift that" is thoughtfully chosen and one that is given because we have no further use for it, 'Ships' told the difference between help given a needy country: by a missionary, supported by-the church and the loaning of money, with the loaning country being more concerned with it's financial gain than with the assistance it is giving the needy country. "Sealing Wax' reminded us that some things aren't what they seem on the surface and Jesus cautioned His" disciples of this in Luke 20: 46 and 47 -- "Beware of the scribes who go about in long robes and love salutations inthe market _ place, and the place of honour at the feasts, who devour widows houses and for a pretence make long prayers. Rev. Plant said it is atime of change a time of hope and a ne refinement and he said our mandate should be. "Go ye "into all the world." Mrs. Patricia Clarke, co- editor of the Observer, spoke 'briefly. Rev. D.V. Funnell asked grace and a delicious lunch was served by the Oakwood ladies. The afternoon session was opened with a sing-song led 5 'by Mrs. Hugh Baird. Miss Vina "Hugh Neal brought greetngs from Mrs. W:H. Seigel; president of the Bay of Quinte Conference. Four ladies conducted by Mrs. Diane Wellman presented "Icebreakers 1971", a skit that was presented at the School for Leaders at Quin -Mo - Lac. Mrs. Ray Hopkins gave the | report of the nominating committee, which was ac- cepted. : Mrs. Bursey expressed her thanks to all who help her during her term of office. The installation of officers was conducted by Rev. Tom Page of Woodville. The new President, Mrs. Allen Gillis, spoke briefly and announced an executive meeting will be held at Fenelon Falls United Church on February 7. God is here -- let's celebrate. Let us enlist our lives in perpetual celebration over God's goodness and greatness. in- "Due to the absence of Rev. M, Reeves at worship last Sunday the pulpit was occupied by a special spea- ker, Mr. R. A. Marston re- presenting the Alcohol and Drug Habit. Three very colorful floral arrangements' were placed at the front of ithe sanctu-, ary in memory of the late 'Mr, L. 'McLeod, of Blagk- stock. The deceased was a brother of Mrs, John Hun. ; ter. The congregation enjoyed' the duet rendered by Mrs, 'F. Harris and Miss D; Jef. frey. Offering gathered by Mr. F. Gibson and Mr. G. Beacock, Pleased to learn a num. ber of our sick folk are slowly improving in hospi- tals and in their homes. "Mr, Wm, Wozney who is a student at "Ryerson" Tor- onto spent the week-end with his parents Mr, and Mrs. Bill Wozney and sister over the week-end. Miss Joanne Martyn, Tor- onto General Hospital was with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. Martyn recently. Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Hun. _ter are vacationing under sunny skies of 'Florida, "Mrs, Reta Redman, Osh. awa enjoyed last week with her friends Mr. and Mrs, C. Graham, Mr. Bill Wanamaker, Sea- grave visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs; Ross Sweetman, Anyone who has news items please dial 3691, it would be appreciated, time of : Check The Label On Your Paper Nursing Home News We are happy to report that practically all sufferers of colds and the flu have recovered and everything should return to normal in a few days. .. There were no social ac- .livities in the Home during the week mainly on account of the flu. Mrs. Annie Murrall who has been a resident here for . sometime left for Hillsdale ~Manor on Monday. Her friends at the Home had a little farewell. party for her - before she left. Glen Hood and John Dole. visited their homes during. > the week. Mary Oster had a very RALPH FAIRMAN nice visit with her daughter Mrs. Marion' Gray in Port Perry. There were no new patients --admitted to the Home during the week. - Wm. Laurence Learn the temperature traps. Ice and snow last longer in shady areas, overpasses. and on bridges. Be extra cautious in such places. And, beware. of "warm or wet" ice. Ice and snow are twice as slippery at 30 degrees as they are at 0 degrees. - -So--be--on- 'guard a when the temperature is just about freezing. 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