CENTENARY
CELEBRATIONS OF THE SOCIAL HOUR 15th MAY 2006
This celebration was in recognition of a unique event, one hundred
years of Monday afternoon meetings of the Social Hour. The short opening
service was conducted by Pam Ward and began, as always, with a hymn
and a prayer, followed by a Bible reading and a brief talk, all similar
to those previously held since 1906.
The first Speaker was Margaret Sutcliffe who had been the Secretary
since 1948 to the mid 1960s; she told us of her sons being brought
to the meetings in a pushchair, and the Caretaker’s wife looking
after them in the kitchen, whilst she herself attended the meetings.
Margaret’s mother had also been involved as Treasurer for some
years previously.
Our next Speaker was Neville Davidson who thanked both members and
all others who had participated, over the years, in the running of
the ‘Social Hour’, enabling it to achieve this impressive
milestone.
Our final Speaker was Harold Ward who had some amusing stories to
tell, most of which were about the older generation, making us all
feel quite at home! Harold, despite being interrupted by the arrival
of the ‘Messenger’ photographer, finished what he had
to say when the photographer had left. A large number of photos were
taken, which we hope will be on display in the lounge.
We all enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea, our Assistant Church Secretary,
Elizabeth Downie making an impressive display of blowing out the 100
candles. It was a most enjoyable party, attended by over forty members
and guests. We look forward to the beginning of the next hundred years!
Margaret Davidson Secretary