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12 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., October 31, 1979 Blackstock by Joyce Kelly A fine crowd of relatives and friends attended the Canada Cord Ceremony on Sunday evening in the United Church when the highest award in Guiding was pres- ented to Tracey Cochrane, Sharon Holliday, Elizabeth Kelly and Robynn Ward. The programme began with the processional of Brownies, Guides, Pathfind- ers and Rangers led by a colour party. After the singing of G Canada the Colours were received by Mrs. Taylor. Rev. V. Pars- ons welcomed the young people and the friends on behalf of the Board of the United Church and also offered his congratulations to the four honoured Guides. Miss Susan Sheen, District Commissioner chaired an in- teresting programme in which girls from all groups participated. It was based on the words Girl Guide with each letter being acted out. Miss Sheen presented the Canada Cords to the four girls after which presentat- and area news items ions to the Canada Cord Guides were made by the Brownies and Guides, the Local Association, the Wood- land Division, the Mothers' Auxiliary and the parents of the girls. The four girls then made a surprise presenta- tion of flowers to their mothers. The Rangers invited the four girls to advance to their group. Following closing prayers and Taps, Rev. V. Parsons gave his commiss- ioning and blessing. The colours were presented by Mrs. Taylor after which the Colour Parties and groups had a formal recessional. A reception in honour of the four girls was given by their parents in the Christian Education Room following the programme. The lovely tea table was graced by a floral arrangement in red and white, the colours of the Canada Cord flanked by red burning tapers. Pouring in Tracey's honour were Mrs. Eva Cochrane and Mrs. Mary Fice, in Sharron's hon- our were Mrs. Walter Holli- Commissioner Susan Sheen [centre] presented Cochrane, Sharon Holliday, Canada Cord Guides Canada Cords to four girls from the 1st Cartwright Guides Sunday evening in Blackstock. Recipients of the highest award in guiding were from left: Tracey Elizabeth Kelly and Robynn Ward. See story in Blackstock news. [Photo courtesy of The Statesman, Bomanville] SPEEDY TV 108 Water Street - Port Perry - 985-8418 "ZENITH SALE" Save °125. 00 Save '75. 00 25" COLOUR CONSOLES 20" COLOUR PORTABLES day and Mrs. Doris Notting- ham, in Elizabeth's honour were Mrs. Bill Kelly and Mrs. Reg Boundey and in Robynn's honour were her two aunts from Claremont. Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Cochrane and family were Mrs. Eva Cochrane, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Fice, Port Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dart, Woodville. Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kelly and family were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kelly, Mrs. Alberta Tiers, Bobcaygeon, Mrs. Harriet Staples, Mrs. Gordon Hogg, Fenelon Falls, Mrs. Reg Boundey, Port Perry. Anyone interested in mixed curling or men's curl- ing please phone Bill Thomp- son 986-4997 before Novem- ber 2. Would the members of Fair Board be please reminded that the District meeting is on Nov. 1 in Lindsay. If you are able to attend, please contact either Jim or Joyce as soon as possible. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Shaver, Laura, Vicki, and Barbie have moved from Black- stock to Prince Albert recently. We are going to miss you in your many activ- ities. The leaders were so pleas- ed with the girls of the Calorie Cutters that they have to let everyone know that the girls lost 14% pounds this week. There were a few gains but those girls will work harder. *NO AGE LIMIT Don't mei this "gift af G lifetime 7" *FREE PHOTO OF YOUR CHILD *NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR GROUPS *PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHER *WOODEN PLAQUES AVAILABLE *CHOQSE FROM FINISHED PRINTS *ADDITIONAL PRINTS AVAILABLE AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. Anyone who would like to know more about the club, call 986-4373. The Senior grades of the Public School held a Hallo- we'en Dance at the school on Friday after school The Couples Club held a masquarade party on Satur- day evening at the home of Bruce and Judy Crawford with 12 couples attending. The best dressed couple was decided as Audrey and Eddy Brown, the most original Elsie Simmons, the weirdest Larry Mackie. Winners of other contests were Marilyn and Grant Burnford, Rodger Simmons and Bruce Craw- ford. Recently Mrs. Roy Me- Laughlin, Mrs. Doug Sleep, Mrs.Harold Larmer and Mrs. Harold Martyn attend- ed a Ministry of Agriculture Training Course on Indoor Gardening at Maple Grove. The course included plant growing, propagation, grow- ing of Cacti, terrariums, dish gardens and the making of a macrame plant hanger as well as cooking with herbs grown in your own home. These ladies hope to hold the first of a two evening session on Thursday, November 15. Please contact one of the ladies. The Senior Citizens had 24 tables at the weekly Tuesday evening card party. Winners were: Carson Parish-85, 2-Bert Gibson-85, 3-Lloyd Fawns-84, 4-John Broome-84, Roy Werry-81, 6- Myrtle Manns-79. Low Susie Harris. A group of 20 boys and 2 (Turn to page 13) -TWO DAYS ONLY - Friday, Nov. 2nd - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3rd - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MERSCO 5 to 1.00 STORE P.0. BOX 552 - 199 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY ®