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were pictures of local flower. #11,, - ._ H77" V gardens as well as those in Friends and neighbors gath- V Vancouver. cred at the Burgessville Library _ . A very interesting film "Com- Hall on Friday night to honor , a [79/94 parison of Three Grandmoth-i Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Pilkey Ctu, . t - ers," in Nigeria, Canada and (nee Sheryl Warboys) who were OBSERVAN’C OF RURAL t Brazil was shown. The similar- recently married. Cards and LIFE SUNDA IN THE , ity was that each was a widow games were played during the BURGESSVII‘LLE UNITED leading a useful life in helping evening. Fred Griffin gave the Observance of Rural Life her children and grandchildren address and a presentation was Sunday in the Burgessville in many ways. The difference made of a Coffee table, mateh- (United Church, was preceded ‘ was shown in the customs of ing end table, reclining chair, [on Saturday afternoon with a life and in their religion, one two vases and matching ash “‘Work Bee" sponsored by the ----------- being of Muslim faith, one! tray. Sheryl and Dennis thank- Property Committee, when the T BURGESSVILLE UNITED tC' Protestant and one Catholic. ed all for the gifts. Lunch was _ lawns and grounds of the CHURCH WOMEN MET l / f, The meeting closed by re- I served bringing a pleasant ev- church were treated to a much The April meeting of the peating the Mizpah benedict- ening to a close. needed cleaning, _pruning and United Church Women was ion. Refreshments were served .- .-- . 15/79. thinning of evergreen shrub- held on April 25, at 2 pm. in by the committee, Peggy Buch- Mrs. Bill Esseltine and daugh- bery, also the 'removal of two the Sunday School room with an and Ella Rockett. ter Nancy were hostesses at itrees. A number of men and an attendance ot sixteen. m-----------" T their home recently for the ltwo women were present, all The president Mildred Park- BURGESSVILLE s',",',',',',',',',')); {first meeting of one of the ibusjly engaged. Rev. and Mrs. hill opened the meeting by an- MISSION'CIRCLE MEET 'i . lunits of the 4-H Club. Mrs. ES- Stephens provided a refreshing nouneing the hymn "O Master The 1ali.es.ot the Burgessville seltine and Nancy are the lead- cup of coffee. ot the Waking World," followed Baptist Mission Circle met on iel‘s. The club are featuring The Sunday service held at 9 by a poem "Launch Out" and Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m., "fruit." The various ways of a.m. Daylight Saving time, prayer. for their meeting. Mrs. Fred using dried, fresh and canned brought a fair attendance. The 1 The announcements included Buckrell presided for the meet- fruit. The President, Miss Kath- samples of soil and seed) , one that the May meeting, to ing and read "My Heart Was ie Dickson presided for the brought forward by Glenna . be held in the Church, will Crowded Out" and hymn "Ye meeting. The Vice-President, Esseltine and Andrew Malcolm, start at 8:30 p.m. (Note change Are Servants of God' was sung Vicki Denby and Mary Sch- and soil, seed and sower were of time trom afternoon meet- followed by prayer. aafms demonstrated how to dedicated by Rev. E. S. Steph- T ‘ ings) and a Bale of clothing Mrs. Fred Cohoe, read the measure shortening. Kathie ens. . will be packed. It was decided minutes of the last meeting. It, Dickson and Kathie Van Meull The choir enthem was, "I to hold the June meeting on was announced that a bale'of an showed how to make date- Surrender.” The serman them, June 27, at 2 pan. at the home spring and summer clothing mallow chew cookies. The girls “Fallow Ground" based on Hos- ' of Barbara Denby. This will be would be packed at the church discussed the vitamins A and ea 10: 12, "Sow for yourselves a picnic. The tour of Alcan on May lst by Group l. C. If any girls ages twelve and righteousness, reap the fruit of Homes will be on June 15, Mrs. Stafford Smith aners. up would like to join, they may steadfast love; break up your ‘ gather at the church at 2 p.m. Dorothy Glovenwere appointed contact Mrs. Bill Esseltine, R.R. fallow ground," gave much food The D.C.W. is joining with the to attend Baptist. Convention, 2, Burgessville. The Press re- for thought of personal lives as Women's Institute on this tour. the end of May m Woodstock. porter is Nancy Bertrand and fallow ground, with buried po- The Christian Stewardship It was also decided to send One Vicki Denby. The meeting elos- l tentialities. The breaking up i secretary, Dorothy Sackrider, Hundred Dollars toward the ed with the 4-H prayer. Cookies loan come through use of bur- [ - presented an interesting arti- fund for a Rep for m1ss10nary and soft drinks were served. l ied talents and bring rich har- cle “Give us each day our daily work itrBolivia. Mrs. Jyt.Len,- __.r. .l vests through neighborly friend bread" showing the duty of all hardt gave the Inspirational, . ship and acts of service. There Christians to be willing to help "We cannot all serve wlthin the; .' is hope for the days to come, , all in need. Temple." f.l.y1 reports were; _-----------, W and we must do our part to give ‘ The program committee, given-by different .members of Iron of Norwich were Mr. Car-, God the opportunity to do His Helen Dickson and Dorothy the circle. We had a very good roll’s parents. _ share, in bringing spiritual Leslie used "Spring" as their year and know that God was. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll were riches to our lives. theme. The hymn "All things with us all the way. married March 22nd, 1947 in Starting Sunday, May' 7th, bright and beautiful," the Special muSlC was played by Brantford by the Rev. Beverly church services will be held at Scripture reading by May Den- Mrs. Jack Lenhardt. Mrs. Pek, Oaten. 10:15 am. until the first sun- nis was Psalm 104;and two Lenhardt gave the Devotional Following their marriage they day in November. poems "Fairy Flowers" and and she read from the book, tarmed-on Quaker St., until re- ------- ------- “Garden Place" continued the Gbod News from Modern Man. tiring in 1968. They are both theme. Beautiful colored tlow- Live at peace with all men and life long residents of the Nor- --- _-_---, . . ers slides were shown. These share with others. For f Chris- wich area and have one daugh- MONTHLY AND ANNUAL BUSINES mf/ie;",' _------------------------- tian there is something en- ter, Mrs. Dorothy Stewart oil S 177% eourtiging in a New Year, there St. Clair Shores, Michigan. is always Hope. There is only On Sunday, around 200 rela- MEETING AT BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOO one unchanging power and 'tives and friends called to offer that is God. We need to con- congratulations and best wish-1 The Adult Bible Class of the'Gray gave the Devotional read- meet our lives to God who will The rooms were decorated "3urgessville , Baptist Sunday ing from the Book of Ephesians supply a1 1our needs, spiritually with floral arrangements, in- school held their monthly and Chapter 2, verses 1 to 10. “we and mentally. A circle ot may" eluding an unusual Poodle mum their annual business meeting Are His Workmanship" May We . er tol1ew.eti. Mrs. Grant 1Pilhi arrangement. on Friday night in the Sunday let go and let God take overl brought P. the new slate ef."- The table was covered with a School Hall. John Cameron pre- our lives and they would be . F ficers, which are as follows: linen damask cloth centred sided for the meeting. A hymn much fuller as we work more r Past Pre51dent - Mrs. Fred with an anniversary cake en- sing was enjoyed. Rev. Alex H. for Him. He closed with prayer Buckrell; ‘PreSIdent' - Mrs. hanced on each side with roses _-------------, -----------.-, Stan Tribe gave the seer-es; ‘ Grant Smith; lst Vice 1.3mm- land mums with silver candles. tary's report and Leonard Cob- _ dent -- Mrs. Ross Hughes; 2nd Pouring during the afternoon ban gave the treasurer's report , -----------------" _ were: Mrs. Harry Carroll, Mrs. It was decided to hold monthly Harold Hammond, Mrs. Nellie parties except for the three Taylor and Mrs. Helen Kellum. months in summer. It was mov.. l .-, ---, Serving were Mrs. Roger 'ied and adopted that the elasr "tt a ' 1( 72%; Orth, Mrs. Kirk Morris, Mrs. lsupporta student in Bolivia and C LEBRA E th Donald Hammond and Miss send one hundred dollars mi ANNIVERSARY Lois Hammond. [help in the missionary Work in; Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Carroll In charge of the guest book ' Quebec. A committee was ap-f R.R 3 Norwich celebrated was Miss Janie Orth, little Miss pointed to eater to the Father. . "." , . , . Kim Morris and David Orth. and Son Banquet at t , their 25th Wedding Anniversary Re . . . he. on Sunday March 19th, when celvmg tire guests were Church this month. The new? they held 'oi2ii' House in the Donald Hammond, Roger Orth slate of officers for the yeah _ Norwich United Church parlors and Kirk Morris. are: President - John Cam.. _ from 2-5 p.m., which ha d been Mt. and Mrs. Carroll wereI ' eron; Vice-President '--- Vic arranged by their daughter the recipients Jlf many .cards,) Moore; Secretary - Stan Tribe: Dorothy and friend Mrs Helen flowers and gifts, including a! Treasurer .-- Leonard Cobban. Kellum. , . money tree of silver dollars, John Cameron thanked all the Mrs. Carroll was the former it: messages of congratulat- I -------, Vera Hammond, daughter of . the late Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hammond of Norwich and the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Car- I s--'-------------------------- l