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JANUARY 24. 1949

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Women’s Institute Meetings

GLEN VALLEY w. l.

liie regular monthly meeting of he Glen Valley W. l._ was held

iunuary 5th at the home of Mrs Leslie MucDoweli.

The vice-president presided. Meet- m; opened by singing the Institute (Jdr, followed by repeating Creed ill unison. Roll call was answered hv eight. members. There were two visitors present. One member paid HPI‘ lees.

Minutes of last meeting were wad and signed. Collection amounted to 45c. A bill of $8.15 n," presented and paid. A letter .1 thanks was read from l\irs. Cy- riis Martin. .

ii “as decided to send fruit to a. former resident of the district; also two residents of district. Sick nQmIIIIIIGB gave report. New com- hiittees—school committee. Mrs. \'orman MacDonald; sick commit- lag, re-elected for another month. program committee, Mrs. Norman siacDonald and Mrs. Leslie Mac- woweli.

it was moved and seconded that Mrs. Norman MacDonald send for a box of cards. The Institute apron W35 started around.

Mrs. Ella Abbott invited members to her home for next meeting. Roll pail. a sympathy or get-well card. Lunch committee, Mrs. Christopher Higgins. Mrs. John Nicholson.

Program was put on by lifrs. John Nicholson.

life-sting closed by singing Na- tional Anthem. Lunch was served by hostess,

assisted by committee in charge.

STANHOPE W’. I.

The January meeting of Stan- hope W. I. met at the home of bfrs. Thomas McCabe. 'I‘he meet- ing opened by a New Year's read- ing by the president followed by ringing Silent Night. Roll call was answered by thirteen members. Committees gave their reports. It was decided to purchase a roaster to heat the school children's noon lunch. New committees: School -- ilys. Lewis Klelly; Sick Mrs. "at llorgan. Mrs. Keith Douglas; Program - Mrs. Reggie Ross. Mrs. Keith Douglas. Correspondence "as read and discussed. Quest- ioaaire on Citizenship was read and discussed.

It was decided that members iiieetfirid make a quilt. Next‘ meet- liig at home of Mrs. Reggie Ross. Foil call each member donate a Sympathy card. Collection for the evening amounted to $1.10. Mrs. Thomas McCabe put on an inter- 4.71.1113 contest. Mrs. Ray Carr gave s demonstration on making nf knitting needle case. Meeting riosed by singing Old Lang Syne. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess and a social hour spent.

OYSTER BED BRIDGE W. I.

The regular monthly meeting of lliii Oyster Bed Bridge W. I. was mid at the home of Mrs. Howard Parr on January 4. 1949.

The meeting opened by singing the Institute Ode followed by re- heating the Creed in unison. Roll mil was answered by l2 members. csch passing in two squares for the quilt. Minutes of last meeting "Irene read. Some bills for Christ- mas gifts and apples for school children were handed in. which were $5.36 with $4.20 for gifts got for San. patients, those bills were ordered pald,.

The members were very grate- ful to Miss Elsie Axworthy who donated her 3 gifts towards the Dilpils at Christmas. $15.16 was made at hall from sale of lunches. this was donated to Wheatley River Institute for new silverware. $2.35 was paid for the book from 51110111. it was agreed to get Feb. u well as January book. The sec- "tsrszwus asked to send to Satan's for broadcloth and batt for quilt.

' Ilso to ask head office how much

to become s member to Jubilee l-hd Musical funds.

There was‘ no report from sick. flchool or Red Cross committees. A thank you letter from the Wheatiey River Institute was read for money givin toward sliver. institute News and Red Cross Halters were also read. New busi- "QSB consisted of a "Birthday Box" for coming year, the treasur- "P iireed to make one. A travelling "Dron was also suggested and Mrs. Omar Younker very kindly offered in make one to he started out ‘iiht. away. A wedding present ‘"1! also to be got. before next mfeillll fur one of our mPmbers, namely Miss Elsie Axworthj". who Wu always a willing vkifllci‘ in our Institute. The sccy and ‘lbw-as. flirted to put quilt together be- fore next meeting.

771011 was some discussion on ' “Kristy concert. Secretary to write for material. Next meeting t0 be held at the home of l\frs. 3- I»- MacPherson. Rull call to be answered by a suggestion for fllncert and a article for tale to the value of so cents. Meeting ad- iwmed by "King." A dainty lunch ‘"5 elllflyed by all and a social ‘will was spent.

\ GRAHAMS ROAD W. I.

The January meeting of Success W- I- Wls held at the liome of M-Ys- Ray MscLeod on Tuesday “ruins. the llth. The President Wlllded and meeting opened with "l! Ode and Creed in unison. seventeen members were in st- l-Endance.

Till! minutes of last. meeting ‘were read and approved. Corres- Wlldence consisted of a "Thank

Miss Maymo

You” note from MWKHy for gift received. dTllt Treasurer‘ reported $11.00 oilsrs net proceeds of sale of Erllldy at Christmas Concert. A. d i for $3.75. treat. to school chil- Nll. and 87.40 for the Bulc Read- " Mi: and compass for the school, "n motion all bills were moved Paid. The siok committee reported no culls. Mlrs. J. M. Campbell ind firs. Earl Murray were appoirmd J visit the school next month. lhhder the item of new business, ii tncbor, Miss Pickering. sak-

ed foi- the opinion of the members on purchasing s radio for use in the school. It was unanimously agreed upon that Miss Pickering niakevilie purchase. The members registered their disapproval of institute broadcasts being held on Sunday. A protest was drawn up. Lhe P. E. I. Wornens Institute duly signed. and forwarded to Executive.-

lt was decided to continue send- ing necessary articles of food to our adopted institute in England viz. East Ciandon, Surrey County The‘ same to be packed at the home of Mrs’. Hugh Campbell on Jan. 18th. It is pleasing to note that the U.E.F.B. will finance the postage for this worthy cause. It was suggested by Mrs. Francis Murray that we make a money donation to our newly organized hockey team. The ivelfare of our young people being one of the main objectives. it was unanim- ously agreed to make the donat- ion $50.00. liirs. J. M. Campbell, Red Cross converter received the following articles: Three-militias, three sweaters and three pyjunu suits.

Mrs. Angus Green had charge of thcpprograni for the evening and read a paper on Home Economics. She then conducted a spelling bee.‘ Miss Pickering and Mrs. I~Tarinis Munay were ap- pointed captains, which resulted iii Mrs. Murray's team winning by a sniall margin. A contest put on by Mrs. Earle Campbell was won by Mrs. John MacKay and Mrs. Francis Murray. The February meeting is to be held st the~home of Mrs. John MacKay, roll call to be responded to with an original valentine. A most profit- able and enjoyable meeting was brought to a close with singing The King. Collection amounted to $4.30. fees, $3.30.'Sale of leftover articles of bazaar held previous month. ’

CENTRAL aovsury w. I.

The January meeting of Cen- tral Royalty W. l. was held at the home of Mrs. Hugh MacLeod on January 6th.. 1948.

The President presided and opened the meeting with the creed.

Roll call was answered by six- teen members and one visitor. Minutes were read and approved. The old business was discussed :heii President thanked the com- inittee who had charge of the Santa outfit. The sick committee reported eight boxes sent to shut- ins for Christmas. Eight. cards sent during the month. A number of thank you notes were receiv- ed. l

A number o! articles left from the bazaar were taken to the meeting and sold to the members.

Our Red Cross Convener gave knitting and sewing to the mem- bers. A social evening was plan- ned for 11th. of Jan. for this pur- pose. '

Correspondence read and dis cussed. "

The secretary was asked to

write for information about tlic Jubilee Endowment Wfld- ' As our Founders" Day is in

February it was decided to anter- ialn West Royalty W- l- ell Feb- llth. ’

A donation -of $5. to-be sentitb the Canadian save The Chfldrvfl Fund. ' . The treasurcrprelWfi-ed a bu‘ sncc of $31237-

A donation of $30. was Wt“ for school prizes in June. It was decided to hold a we imriyvt the school sometime in January also to buy new" shades for the school.

_New committees were HD9031!“ Bd'—SChODl - Helen Agnew- \

Lunch committee Mrs. C. Wood. Mrs Ward. Mrs. A. Ander- son. Mrs. E. Anderson. Mrs. A8- new as hostess. ‘

Roll call for February is s ya.- entlne vs se.

collection amounted to $130-

Meetlng adjourned.

A-deliciouslunch was served by commlttee-in-chaige.

CLDITON W. l’.

The January meetlns 0f {he Clinton Women's Institute W38 held at the home of Mrs. George McKay on Jan. 12th. With the president in the chair. meetlni opened with tlie Ode followed b)‘ the Creed in unison. Twelve mem- Iygfg pnsu/ered the" roll call with a New Year's thoufllll- The" were two visnnrs-present- - ~ -

The minutes of last meeting were "m; and npvrmr-rl. Three toques. one sweater. two PBIYJLVNmlB- “W nlghtles. and a pair of boy's stock- lngg were passed in. Bills for a Christmas treat for the school chil- dren and fruit for the sick were on motion paid. Three calls were made by the sick committee and fruit was taken to two sick members.

Committees for February meet: lng were appointed as fellows. Lunch. Mrs. Ian Henderson, Mrs. Charles Woodslde and Mrs. Georl! Riley; programme. MN- C~ 3~ 5°" and Mrs. Stirling McKay- Ne)" meeting ls to be held at the home of Mrs. Charles Woodslfle. When the roll call. will be answered by an exchange of Valentines. A mo- tion to send 35 to the T. B. Les- gue was carried.

_Collector| were sppolnterl to canvass the district for the U. E. F. B. A dlpculqlon then ‘took place concerning. holding a dance in co- operation with the hall company.

Plan; wore-made. for lame and s committee appointed to make necsngsry arrangements.

A resolution voicing the dlsap-- proval of the Women's Institute broadcast being held on Sunday, February 20th..wns read and sign- ed bytho dfflcera. ‘The president sign ‘some necessary papers to snub the present secretary-trea- surer to t. business at the bank. Collection wn taken and mcetin cloud with "The King." Mrs. llllrd Riley and Min Vivian Woodslile entertained the members with two “y _ ‘contests and aldalnty lunch wu served by the

liosteu and committee in charge. ‘~

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School Iliiincerts

VAIJLEYFIELD WEST , CHRISTMAS CONCERT

On Thursday evening, December 23, the pupils of_ Vllleyfleld West School. under the direction cf their teacher, Irene Bruce,‘ and assisted by members of the district. pre- sented their Christmas concert in Yalleyfieid Hall. Rev. A. C. Fra- ser very capably acted as chairman. The, hall was very effectively dec- orated for the Christmas season. At the close_of- the. program Santa Claus entered with a jolly shout. and distributed presents from the attractively decorated tree. Teacher, pupils, and pre-school chil- dren were generously treated by the \Vomen's Institute. Acconipan~ ists for the evening were Mrs. W. AxBruce and Jimmy Fraser.

The following ls the program: Opening Chorus: “The Maple Leaf Forever"—by the school. Welcome Rccltstlon~by Jimmy MscLeod.

Song: "Jolly Old St. Nicholal"— by Florence, Dorothy, Billy Win- ston. , Dialogue: “Sparkln' Mary Jane"- Kay. Edna. Beatrice, Allie, Law- renco).

501181 "l Traded My Saddle For A Rifle"—by Kay, Edna, Beatrice and Johnnie, tencoredi.

Star Aciostle—by Jimmy, Win- ston, Dorothy. Florence and Billy.

A Lullaby-by Florence and Dor~ othy.

Dialogue: “A Wedding at Way- back"—repeated by special request

Duet: "Answer to the Blue Vel- vet Band"—by Irene Bruce and Sinclair MacKenzie (encoredl.

Recitation: “My Note To Santa" -by Billy Mackenzie.

Instrumental Music (violin and guitari~Dan Maths-son and Irene Bruce (encorcdl.

Choralogue: "T h e Story"—-by the school.

Intermission and sale of candy.

Christmas

C h o r u s: "My Grandfather's Clock"—by the school. Monologue: "Mrs. Pester at the

Concert"—by Edna MacKenzie.

Dialogue: "Uncle Hirarn's Cold" —John, Johnnie. Edna, Kay, Irene Sinclair, Lloyd. ‘ Trio: “We Three Kings"—by Herb MscKenzie, Angus Martin, and W. A. Bruce (encored).

Dialogue: “Teaching the Young Folks"——Edna, Kay, Beatrice, Alice, Lawrence. Duet: "Star of the East"—-by Mrs. W. A. Bruce and Irene Bruce (en- cored). , Pantomine: "lnnoculation Day at School—8 characters.

Chorus of Christmas Carols-by the choir.

Harmonica Music-by Jack Pear- don.

Dialogue: "The Train to Mauro" —Beatrice. Alice. Lawrence.

Closing Chorus: "Here Comes Santa Claus"—by the school, ’

Closing Recitation-by Winston Murray.

EARNSCLTFFE SCHOOL CONCERT

On Tuesday evening, Dec. Ilsa, Eamscliffe Schooliwas filled to capacity when the pupils under the -supervlsion of their teacher. Sue Jones presented their Christ- mas program. '

The school was prcttlly decor- ated with red and green stream- ers, spruce ‘intermingled with icicles and a spacious tree occupied one corner. Mr. Bernard Doyle cap- ably acted as chairman and the following program was presented:

Chorus: “Christmas Greens",

Welcome: Josephli .- ‘Doyle,

l-‘uecltatlon: "Why Not", Edward Morrissey. Trio: "There's a l-Iole tn the

Bottom of the Sea”, Ruth Mac- Leod, LOUISQ and Russel Mclnnis tent-cred).

Recitation: "Not Very Old"; Leo Doyle. » Dialogue: “Making l. Cake.”

Recitation: "A.Chrlstmas Wish", Helen Morrlssey.

Rose Drill.

Monologue: "Writing to Santa" -Eugene Doyle.

Recitation: "My Little Knife"- Douglas Young.

Pantomime: "Home Street Home" “l-Iere Comes the

Darkey song: "Christmas Time" —'prlm_ary pupils.

Recitation: "Free Parking space" —Vernon MacLeod.

Solo: "His Message Home" Louise Mclnnls Jencoredl.

Intermission: Sale of candy.

Dsrkey Song: "Kinrdoin Com- ing" — Senior pupils.

Recitation: "Dolly's Stocking"- Gcorglna Morrisscy. '

Dialogue: "Sparking Mary June."

Drill: "Points to s Chr's'I.-nas Star". Duet: "Herc Comes Santa

Claus" -- Louise and Rlussell Mc- Innts (encoredl,

Dialogue: "Advice to the Love- lorn."

Solo: "The Broken Wedding Rlnz"-Marloi1 Mclnnis, (encored).

Chorus: "Santa Claus".

Salts Claus then arrived on the scene much to thfmerriment of the younger folk and present- od teacher and pupils with many nice gifts, followed by the Na- tlona_l_.Anthe.in.

rainvmo’ niwox school. , concur

On Tuesday night. December 21. the pupil: of Panning Brook School presented their Chtistmls concert to s large and appreciative audience of parents and visitor:

'Ari added feature of interest during the programme were longs rendered by Alton Jsy.

Mrs. Watson‘ Jsywua Organist for the evening.

Under the chainmanship of Mr, Wendell Jay the following pro- gramme was carried out: Weiccme Recitation - Doreen Jay. micro; by school - Ring Marry Bells,

Dialogue: "Christmas Diap- polntment." _

Recitation; Why ~ Charlie Kogerson. .

BUCKLETS MiXTURE

Song - Santa's l-Ielper __ Dog- een Jay.

Recitation: “The Crippled Dolly” — Mildred Rogersoin. ' Dialogue: Advice to the Love- lorn.

Recitation: "A Bright Idea" by Johnny Robertson.

Drllll Days o! the Week by seven girls. -

Recitation: "A Good Boy" Elliott Hendrickcri.

Song: Merry Christ-mas Day by

seven pupils. -

918102110: ‘Trying the New Teacher."

Benz: -".ltOn Jay - Last Kiss Good-bye (uncured). Georgetown express.

Recitation: "Unfair ti; 51mm

BOY!" — Eldon Rodgerson. Dukey Song" — Kingdom Com. in‘ by ten pupils.

Recitation: "No Stockings Welr" — Leonard Rngerson. Dialogue: "Slbarkln Mary Jane, Trio: "Here Comes Santa Claus by W"! Kiri; accompanied by Doreen Jay on guitar.

Recitation: "The Twenty Sixth" —Phelan I-Iendrickeri.

Chorus-by School: "Santa Claus is Coming".

Dialogue: “Getting Even Sister's Be'u".'

Recitation: "Pat and the Pig"- Leith Throbrldge. Monologue: Christmas

to

with

Ack-

nowledgments by Dorothy Hend- ricken. Dialogue: "Dick's Resclutlorfh- carried.

The Christmas Carol played by vFEETl Jay on organ,

Song: "Little Buddy" by Doreen Jay (self-accompaniment on gul- tar).

Recitation: "Sea What I Got for Chrlsbxias“ by Elaine Hendrioken.

Christmas Carol - "The First Noel. Recitation: "To You from me

with love" - Joyce Rogcrson. Song: Alton Jay - Texas Blue Bonnet Queen (encored). Love Somebody.

Dialogue: Cousin Imogenes Din- ner.

Chorus by school: "Santa Claus has come to TolwnT‘

Recitation: Announcing Santa"- Celene Rogerson.

Santa then arrived and distrib- uted presents from the heavily 1a- den tree to teacher and pupils.

A treat was provided for all the children in the district.

A vote of thsnk- was extended to_the teacher. Miss Geraldine Ftogerson, moved by Mr. Wendell Jay and seconded by Mr. Milton Rodgerson.

The program was then brought to a close by singing the National Afllhflffh- '

AUGUSTINE COVE SCHOOL CONCERT

The Augustine Cove School Con- cert was held Wednesday evening, Dec. 22.

The schoolroom was decorated with evergreen and Christmas dec- orations and filled to capacity.

The following program was car- ried out with Mr. James Murray as the capable chairman:

Opening Chorus: School-Jllng Merry Bells, Ring.

Welcome Recitation by David I-lowatt. ' - Motion Song: "On Christmas

Eve"—by junior pupils.

Dialogue: "Bargain Day At The Gallery"—by senior pupils.

Lullaby Song: Junior pupils- Carol Cutcllffe, Lois Peters, Alberta Gregi. Jean MacWllliams. Esther Carruthers. Brenda Murphy.

Christmas Flowers: Exercise —- Dorls Inman. Erma MacWllliams. Velda Clark, Beth Carruthers, Joan Cutcllffe, Doris Carruthers.

Young Citizens In The Making- Preston Campbell, Gordon Dawson, Ralph Dawson. Gordon Inman. Mel- vin Thompson, Vernon Peters.

Alabama Coons—Dlalogue—Kath- erlue Murphy. Joan Cutcllffe, Shir- ley Dawson, Paul Murphy. Ivan Wadman.,Rulph Dawson.

Pantomlne: Silent Night -~ Betty Peters. Shirley Peters. Elaine Mur- phy, Delma Matheson. Doris inman.

Dialogue: "Brave Boys" — Gm. don Dawson. Lorne Murphy, Tomle Murray. Earle Dawson.

Exercise: "Merry Christmas Ev. EFybodW-Junior pupils.

Song: "Bells of Chrlstmafl-Jun- ior pupils.

Dillfllllei "What ls Christmas"- Junlor pupils.

Song: Good King Wenceslas" _ Norman Carruthers and Lorne Mur- vhy- '

Recitation: Ju tin M Brenda Murphy. a “nay and Dlelozue: "Waiting For The

Train"—Senior pupils, Gerald Mur. "Y- BEHY P919". Delma lifatiieson. Rlymflnd Wadman. Tomle Murrav. Gordon Dawson, Ivan “Hadmiifi, Beth Carruthers, Nornlfllld-cflrfufl]. "By. Erma Jvlacwilliams. Shirley Peters. Earle Dawson. '

Christmas Scroll: Junior pupils.

Carol: The FlrstNoel-by senior pupils. ~ .

Recitation: The Christmas Tele- Phone-Ruby Clark. .

Rel! Riding mica Drill: Joan cm- vllffe." Doris Carruthers. Beth Car. Im-Mrl shiflty Dawson. Erma MscWilllams, Lorna Murphy. 5°08! "Why D0 Bells-For Christ- mu Ruiz -Junisi- pupils. Exercise: "Christmas Rainbow’; Selnlort pupils. ‘

an omine: "Sing A so"; o; Chrl|tmas"--Junlor pupils, . 99M: "Buttons and ‘Bowgu-J)“. ms" Msthelon, jetty Pom", 5mm. Mgifly and Doris lnman. clmlglllll Recitation: Joyce cut. 91°11"! Clloflll-rby school. . Hero, Comes Santa Claus-Ray. mm‘ wmm!" "lflllltlr. and sung by Katherine Murphy, my,“ 1.1mm?" Elli" Mllgrny; Betty

eten. Doris Inn-inn. Santa Claus then arrived and din.

tributed gifts from the teachers to the pupils lndfrom the Christmas tree.

The teachers, Mrs. Hazen Mac- Willisrns and Miss Windsor Smith. were presented with a beautiful gift by their pupils, and the eve ning closed with “The King."

CARDIGAN HEAD SCHOOL

the teacher and pupils o! Cardigan

Little Welcomes by Joyce Shepard and John Nicholson; Chorus. "I-low

Do You D0" by school; Dialogue, Recitation: "Cradle Hymn" -- {Uncle Peter's Presents" by five Eadie Dori-hp, Pllllilsi Recitation. “Pa Bays It's Monologue. "This Child of

Christmas" by Joe Curran; Duet, "Santa's Helpers" by Viola Shep- ard arid Marguerite Mocdonald;

'I‘raln To Mauro" by 3 pupils; Chorus, "Santa. Claus is Coming" by school; Recitation, "A Careless Mother" by Mary Curran and Helen MacAulay; Step Dance by Viola Shepard tencoredi; Dialogue, “The Minister's Mistake" by two Pupils; Duet. "Here Comes Santa Claus” by Muriel Macdonald and Viola Shepard tencorecl); Recit- ation. "If You're Good" by Margaret Macl-eod; Drill. "Merry Christ- mas“ by l4 pupils; Recitation. “A Christmas Quiz" by Junior Shep- ard; Step Dance by Allison Shep-

ard fencoredl: Chorus, "Ring Merry Bells" by school; Solo. "Buttons and Bows" by Muriel Macdonald (encoredl: Recitation.

“Some Christmas Gifts" by Arlene MacSwain; Simple Simon Drill by 7 boys; Motion Song, "Merry Christmas Day" by 6 girls; Step Dance by Gerald and Heath Shep- ard; Recitation. "Scrapin ‘the Pan" by Preston MacSwain; Solo. “Mountain Dew" by Gordon Mac- donsld iencoredl; Dialogue. "Jim- my's Unlucky Morning" by four pupils; Recitation. "When Santa Claus Comes" by Marguerite Mac- donsld; Song, “My Kitty" by 5 girls; Recitation. “When Santa Was a Boy" by George Curran: Chorus. “Merry Christmas" by school; Closing Recitation by Emma Nicholson.

After the programme a hearty vote of thanks was extended to the teacher, Miss Margaret lmvery. Santa Claus then appeared in his usual jovial mannér and distribut- ed gifts from the heavily laden tree. This brought the enjoyable evening to a close.

kELLYs cnoss SCHOOL ' CONCERT

0n Lhc night of Dec. 22 tlie pupils of Kelly's Cross School staged their annual Christmas programmedn Kelly's Cross Hail.

The- hail was nicely decorated for the occasion while a lovely tree with many gifts for both teachers and pupils occupied one corner of the stage.

Mr. John P. Carragher. in a very capable manner. performed the duties of chairman.

The following is the programme: Chorus — 0 Canada; Recitation Welcome by Adri Monaghan; A Christmas Carol by Mary Mc- Donald and Eileen Kelly; Dialogue — Sarita On 'I‘ria.l; Recitation — Seeing Santa Claus by Frank Shreenan: Rhythm Band by 12 junior boys; Step. Dance by Mary McDonald; Dialogue — Heck Says lt; Song Francis Flood and St. Clair ainor: Monologue The'Day After Christmas by Rita Matters; Intermission -- Sale of candy; Chorus by 5 senior girls; Recitation - Merry Christmas Everybody by Joan McAvinn; tep Dance by Owen Carragher; Song by Pauline Kelly. Agnes ‘Trainer and Noreen Flood; Dialogue — The Census Taker; Recitation — Some Christmas Presents by Venia McAvlnn: Song - Clifford