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Terrace Bay News, 10 Dec 1964, p. 14

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LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Schreiber Lions club presented the Terrace Bay Men's Chorus in a Christmas concert in the High School auditorium, with Bert Lohr conducting and Brian Hubelit as accompanist. The program of the chorus contained the following numbers:- Yellow Rose of Texas, Anywhere | wan- der, It's a Grand Night For Singing, Let there Be Music, Lorena, Hunter's Moon, Marching On, Down In The Valley and De Gospel Train. Mr. Lohr led in an audience participation round of old songs. John Kenderdine, the guest soloist, chose We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder and O Holy Night for his presentation. Jack Gordon accompan- ied Mr.Kenderdine. The Catholic Girls' Choir also contributed to the program, singing Christmas music. Rev. Sister Frances Therese was their conductor. Piper Frank Sutherland was roundly applauded for his renditions of popular Scottish airs. MISSIONIARY' TALKS ON LIFE IN INDIA Retired missionary, Miss Vera Boyd, who had been a nurse in India for many years, was guest of the United Church Women last Wednesday. Miss Boyd showed slides on mission work and other aspects of life in India, giving vivid descriptive backgrounds to the varied pictures. Mrs.Tommy Whent intro- duced and thanked Miss Boyd. Following the showing tea was served and when school closed a very large number of students came to see the slides. Rev.Muldrew was projectionist. Miss Boyd was the guest of Mr.and Mrs. Jack Johnston while in Schreiber and went on to Marathon from here. A.W.SLATER HEADS CPR CREDIT UNION A.W. Slater was elected President of the CPR Employees' Credit Union at the board of directors meeting--Mrs. Inez McKevitt was elected vice- president and Gerald Nicol as secretary. A.V. Pearson was appointed treasurer- manager. KEEP AT THE SNOW SHOVELLING As soon as possible after a snowfall, walks and steps should be swept clean. If water drips and freezes on the ground, accidents may happen to visitors for which local bylaws may hold the home owner responsible. Sand or salt sprinkled on ice will help to prevent slippery patches. OFFICERS ELECTED FOR LADIES CURLING CLUB At a meeting he ecember 6th, the follow- ing slate of officers were elected by ladies of the Schreiber Curling Club. President, N.Thrower - Ist Vice president, Edna McCouan - 2nd vice-pres- ident, Mary Martinsen - secretary, Brenda Lidkea, treasurer, Nellie Gray, Northwestern representa- tive, Nellie Gray - draw committee, Frankie Caccamo, Lena Holmes, Fran Crawley - Card Secretary, Annie West - Booth convenor, Esther Nielmi.iand prize committee, Edna McCouan, Fran Crawley and one oth er yet to be named. The annual bonspiel is planned for February 5 - 6 and 7 and dues were set at $10.00. It was decided to purchase and donate the new rocks for the third sheet of ice which was opened this year. Dues can be paid at the Bank and names must be given to Frankie Caccamo or Nettie Thrower before December 3lst since regular curling starts January 4th. A mixed bonspiel will be held on December 15 th when prizes will be hams and chickens. Entry fee is $1.50 and the public is wélcome. Names can be left at Caccamo's, the CPR Station or at the club, DINNER MEETING PLANNED BY AUXILIARY A substantial donation to the Church Warden's was made by the St.John's Anglican Women's Auxiliary at their regular December meeting. Other donations were made to the children's Christmas Tree party and to various standing funds in the Diocese. A dinner meeting with exchange of gifts was planned for the January meeting. Officers for the new year elected were:- Mrs.Jack Rigetsford, president - Mrs. Bill Furlonger, st vice president - | Mrs.J.D.Bryson, second vice president - Mrs. Cyril Sparkes, secretary - Mrs.Robert Gray, treasurer - Mrs.Bruce Lidkea, Dorcas secretary. Lunch was served by Mrs.Gray's committee. MOOSE HUNT COULD EQUAL 1963 RECORD The Dept of Lands and Forests, while acknow- ledging that it's early in the season yet, reports that the N'western Ontario moose hunt season whic ends Jan.3, 1965, could equal the record 1963 season. The district office reports that "hunters, during the first week of the season, were hampered con- aan by unfavourable weather condition. How

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