LADIES' AID AND MITE SOCIETY Organized in 1882. It's first president was Mrs. David Laird . In 1890 Mrs. David Sutherland was elected president. All ladies of the congregation are members. In January 1897 a Ladies' Aid was formed. They raised $160.44 that year. In June 1904 the Society received permission to place flowers in the sanctuary, and appointed members to take charge of the work each month. Often called the financial power of Zion Church. (From the 1921 report) We made our annual visit to the Ladies Aid for funds, with which to pay the interest on the mortgage. They received us with their accustomed genial smiles and rewarded us with all the funds we required. They also assured us that should we require further assistance we would find the latch string on the outside. In 1911, the Ladies Aid presented Lt. Gov. Rogers with a silver trowel for the purpose of laying the Corner Stone for the new church. LEAGUE OF YOUNG WORSHIPPERS Organized in 1913 by Rev. George C . Taylor, with the intent of bringing children to the church and cultivating in them the church- going habit. The first part of 1913 showed an average attendance of 56 per Sabbath, and all families are encouraged to bring their children to the sanctuary with them. MARGARET MACDOUGALL A.M.S. Formed in 1948 under the name Zion Mission Guild, with Shirley (Proud) Brydon as its first President . The late Margaret MacDougall was instrumental in it founding and it was named after her in February 1963. She was born in Belle River area, attended Prince of Wales College and taught school on the Island. Miss MacDougall went to Ewart Deaconess College and graduated in 1950. She worked with the Maritime Synod as Secretary and with the Synod 's , where a lodge has been named in her memory. She died in 1962. MENS ASSOCIATION (BROTHERHOOD) In 1946 the following committees were in place: Membership, Visiting, Program, Ways and Means, Song Leaders and Pianist. 181 -