As the years went by, in spite of serious and frequent appeals for new members, the numbers declined.

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The Presbyterian Church in Canada recommended that there should be only one women's organization, where devotional periods and study were included in the agenda. Now I quote from the WMB Annual Report 1971:

During the year, various discussions on the uniting of all women of the congregation as "Presbyterian Women" were held, with Dr. McCuaig and Miss Goss, deaconess, giving help on the subject. This will mean that the WMS as such will cease to exist, but it is felt that, if the overall purpose of .involving more women in missions can be achieved, the end result will be a more important and continuing accomplishment.

At the December meeting it was decided to try this amalgamation for one year, and at the end of that time, assess the situation and come to a decision.

As the WMS will be in abeyance for one year, the same officers' names will stand; and we pray the blessing of Almighty God on our new venture - Presbyterian Women.

GARDEN PARTY AT BONNAHINLEY

by Katherine Irving As Reported in the Guardian, August 18, 1933

Many summer visitors mingled with the residents of Charlottetown and members of St. James Presbyterian Church at the garden party held yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the Women's Missionary Society of the church at Bonnahinley, the residence of Mr. W. Chester 8. McLure, M.P., and Mrs. McLure. There was a large attendance of both ladies and gentlemen. The weather was delightfully fine, and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent on the magnificent grounds. The large and stately trees, the velvety lawns and beautiful array of flowers all enhanced the enjoyment of the guests, who were received by Mrs. McLure, Mrs. w.A. Stewart, president of the Society, and Miss McLure.

Tea was served from four till six o'clock on the lawn opposite the house. The tea tables, beautifully decorated with flowers from the garden, were presided over by Mrs. J.A. Mathieson, Mrs. R. Moorhead Legate, Mrs. J.E.B.

McCready, and Mrs. J.G. :Jamieson-

Among those assisting were Mrs. H.H. Hillson, Mrs. R.M. Legate, Jr., Mrs. Raoul Reymond, Mrs. Ehrl Baker, Mrs. Neil MacLeen, Mrs. K.M. Martin,

Miss Ethel Stewart, Miss Mary Irving, Miss Margaret Irving, Miss Norma Jamieson, Miss Jean Gill, Miss Edna Gordon, and Miss Ruth MacLean.