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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-05-14, Page 6
THE EXETER TIMES-AD VO CATE tfr Thursday, May 14th, 1942 Annual Meeting of Huron Presbyterial is Held at Clinton THE POWER OF THE PRESS ONE ANOTHER’S BURDENS Day by day the war is increasing the intensity of its demands upon our community and taking its toll of the boys who have been familiar figures about .the town. Knowing that this must be. we still feel that in humility op spirit, we must pay tribute to those of our neighbors who are making the supreme contribution to our country’s need. It is no. light thing foraging parents to renounce the fruition of all their life’s endeavor, nor for young couples to lay aside the prospect of happy years together. Many of us who lived‘through the last war still carry the scars of anxious days and troubled nights and are familiar with the look of strain and suspense that is beginning to manifest itself on so many faces. Knowing the burden of this hour, let us walk warily lest we make the way harder for those who are travelling a thorny path. We can-do so sym pathy lends and understanding, to give that assurance of comradeship which solidarity to the home front. •The Missus THE FINAL SPRING cleaning THE LITTLE WOMAN SPEAKS UP the Spirit,I must roam, said through the chambers' of the soul; I must mend the cracks and tatters, make the broken pieces -whole. I must .polish up the windows, to get .a clearer view, for lately I’ve been noting, a dusty, jaundiced hue, I must sweep out all the corners Where jealousies may lurk, and burn up old intolerance; I’ve such a lot of work! A lot of Spring time cleaning to put my house in order, and round about the entrance I must plant a fragrant border. I must tidy, said the Spirit, storehouse of my soul, of the cious gems within it, I must most careful toll. I must see there is laughter and common sense and such, and memories of beauty and the gentle, human touch, -—Wilemina Stitch * * # OLD EXETER IS TAKING IT the pre- ■take that So Exeter is the latest victim! The old cathedral city from which our town is named. A place of glorious and ancient memories, whose streets knew of old the foot steps of Drake and Frobisher and from whence came also those sturdy men of Devon who pioneered this settlement. Some way, Exeter seems closer to us than the other Eng lish cities and her trouble a little more of a personal affair. So we are .proud to know, from the lips of one” who knows bombing from grim experience, that no city has ever taken it more heroically than old Exeter. * * * FLOWERS AND WEEDS Early in the season, before the heat of spring would seem to offer any encouragement, the willows and the alders “shake out their pow dery curls”. In the woods the scar let partridge-berry may be found, beautiful, dark leaves emerging from the snow, white flowers and bright fruit, lovely among the dead leaves. Look now in the moist meadows, the skunk-cabbage with its enormous big-veined leaves shows a gorgeous patch of living green against the sere, dead grass. It is first cousin to the jack-in-the- pulpit and to the lovely calla lily. Its leaves are edible and full of iron, ■though they must be cooked in sev eral waters. Close by see the shin ing clumps of imarsh marigolds, of which Shakespeare wrote: And winking marybuds begin To ope their golden eyes. By .these we know that summer is on her way, leaving golden foot prints as she .picks her dainty steps across the receding snow.» * * My husband says I should write a letter to the paper. He means he’s fed up with my coming to him with my war problems. Rut I’m so bewildered and confused about my share in the war program, and no body seems able to straighten me out. Old silk stockings, for instance. The ones with runners. They seem too good to throw away with that raw silk all frozen and put away in lockers.- It scarcely seems timely, either, to crochet a rug. Last week I thought I’d found the solution. Time magazine stated that old silk stockings were just the thing for the Chinese wounded, who are, short of bandages. But the article ended on the same note as a popular song. It didn’t say when or where. And I’d feel presumptuous sending a personal package of discarded stock ings to Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, even though I’ve come to like the woman very much. I know we’re supposed to con serve woollens. I went over my last spring wardrobe just yesterday and pressed and refurbished and on white pique collars until cided that with a dizzy hat I get by for the season. But that isn’t patriotism. That’s I did the same thing last spring. I’ve also heard how we must do our best in little ways. I keep the family well, thank you, and have already cut down our weekly sugar intake so that we can taper off neatly into rationing. I haven’t grumbled once about the taxes or those subtle little shortages that catch you with your shopping list down. But I still feel as ineffectual as a woman who’s nail polish and Pitts. * The good we the happiness of proverb. * KETTLE INSECT PESTS is a very good thing and helps to control the for in- radish worm,Mr. Rush corrosive sub- Of water. Four ad- warn- When earth, radish buy insecticides to spray rows of cabbage and plants, in thirty sec Speaking here last month under the auspices of the Women’s Insti tute, Mr. Rush, gardening expert, talked of the common insects that work such havoc in all gardens. We pass on some of his expert advice regarding their control: Soot onions sects. For vised one ounce of lirnate to ten gallons gallons of this solution is enough to saturate the soil and he ed that it is a deadly poison, the plant is well above the pour it over, but when the begins to form- a ball.it might cause sickness. You can down the cauliflower onds a fly lays eggs which will hatch in five days and if you do not act at once they will get under the ground and feed,on the roots. To overcome cutworm, he said that a band of brown paper wrap ped around the stem of tomatoes or cabbage, so that it extended IS in, below and above the surface of the soil, would keep the grub off until sap-circulation had been es tablished, after which there was no danger, *♦ # * * * *tfc $ # $ $ KITCHEN KINKS clean nags, useTo moistened very slightly, eveftly sweep scours dust.* » % sewed I de- could heck, habit. just put on fresh looks like Zazu * do today becomes tomorrow.—Hindu * * easy imore their their AND PAN Asparagus is an up and coming vegetable. Once classified as a lux ury, actually it is hardy and to cultivate, and more and housewives are growing it in gardens and feeding it to families. Simply boiled and served with butter, asparagus is delicious, but there are many ways to serve this vegetable so it may be used often during its short season. Asparagus Potato Puffs cup asparagus puree (boiled and mashed) cups hot mashed potatoes egg teaspoon salt 1 2 1 1 % cup bread crumbs 3 tablespoons butter Mix asparagus, and well-beaten spoonfuls on a sheet.« butter, crumbs, golden brown. Chicken Asparagus (Casserole 12 stalks asparagus 1 cup cold cooked chicken 1% cups water 3 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons flour 1 cup bread crumbs Cook asparagus 15 minutes in water. Drain and reserve water. Melt butter. Add flour. Cook until frothy. Add asparagus, water and milk. Stir until thickened. In a baking dish spread half the crumbs, then chicken and asparagus. Dour sauce over. Top with bread crumbs. Bake 20 minutes at 320 deg. F, Cream of Asparagus Soup cups milk cull asparagus water salt in potatoes, egg. Drop greased baking Brush surface with melted Sprinkle lightly with Bake at 40'Q deg, F. until 2 1 % cup asparagus 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour Salt and pepper Dress asparagus through a coarse sieve. Cook until ree. Sift in flour, Stir pu- Melt butter, until frothy. Add liquid, smooth. Add asparagus Season and serve at once. To Cart Asparagus can asparagus at home The auditorium of Wesley Willis Church, Clinton, was filled to ca pacity for the sixteenth annual meet ing of Huron Presbyterial of the United Church of Canada, on Tues day, May 5. The president, Mrs. R. G. Nay, very capably conducted both the morning and afternoon sessions, “The Way of Love” was the theme of the morning worship service led by Mrs. H. Powe and Mrs. E. Toll. Mrs. J. G. Chowan, of Clinton, extended a cordial wel come to all. The roll of the various organiza tions was called by their leaders. Keen missionary interest was shown by the fifty-seven afternoon aux iliaries and two affiliated societies, reported by Mrs, W. J. Thomson, The report sent by Mrs. W. J. Greer and read by the secretary, Miss Milne, showed one new Evening Auxiliary -—that in Wesley Willis Church. Miss Gertrude Worthy took care of the Mission Circle department. Miss 'Caroline Welwood pointed out that the C.G.I.T, groups had de voted a large proportion of their meetings to the study of Missions. pressive memorial service, conduct ed by Miss L. Young. the To- and Strongest of all weapons is the power of the press—the freedom of which we so jealously guard. Here is a power which can make or break our country, which can huild or destroy our society, which can unite or disintegrate our nation, which can ultimately win or lose the war. Never before did such a terrifying responsibility lie on the shoulders of editors and pub lishers and those who* control our press; never before was it so imperative to sink personal feelings and petty our people difference the issues shoulder common goal. differences and rally from their state of jn- until they see clearly at stake and advance to shoulder toward the Two New Mission Bands New Mission Bands at Dungannon and Thames Road were reported by Mrs. H. Kirkley Who also said that twelve Bands qualified for the Standard of Recognition. These are; Auburn, Bluevale, Brucefield, Blyth, Clinton (Wesley Willis), Exeter fjames Street) Exeter (Main Street), Goderich Winthrop, Walton, Whitechurch. All leaders in Canada pause daily at nine er for guidance. Mrs. J. M. Southcott told of mark-! ed increase in givings in the Baby Bands and as a result an extra! “Special Object” has been under-1 taken. I As the story of the year con tinued, the Treasurer’s report, given by Mrs. H. G. Steinberg, showed an increase, $13,116.28 having been raised. Miss L. Young gave an inspirational talk on Christian Stewardship, pointing out that its' principle is sharing opr possessions, I our talents and our time. Mrs. Col- clough stated that our full supply allocation had been met and in dition, with the penmission of Dominion Board sixty quilts been given -to the Red Cross, creases in the subscriptions to Missionary Monthly and Friends was an encouraging feature reported by Mrs. W. Pickard. Mrs. E. McQue.en’s report gave nineteen auxiliaries having Associate Help ers, that with ities the taries. A stirring temperance message was given by Miss M. Stirling, who told that one-half of 'Canada’s liqu or sales last year was enough to have bought one thousand bombers. Mrs. Sparling, Clinton, had charge of the Literature and gave a review of it. Prayers were offered by Mrs. Harold Currie, Bayfield and M. Aitken, Clinton. Mrs. C. Tavener and Mrs. H. son conducted the afternoon devo tional period, the theme being, “The Way of Service and Sacrifice.” The memory of thirty-eight members who passed on during the past year was honored in a simple but im- '(Victoria St,), Wingham and Mission Band are asked to a'.m. for pray- ad- the had In- the World Mrs. R. M. Peck pointed out acquainting soldiers’ families the life of their new commun is a part of the work done by community friendship secre- Wil- NEW BOOKS AT HENSALL PUBLIC LIBRARY Work Among the Indians Mrs. E. H. Durnin, of Kitamaat, B.C., gave an interesting talk about the work among the Indians, which is mainly educational. There is a marked increase in school atten- .dance. Many Indians are outstand* Ing, as is Rev. Peter Kelly, minis ter on the “Thomas Crasby” Mission patrol boat. Messages were brought to meeting by Dr. John Coburn, ronto, secretary of Evangelism Social Service, and by Rev, • R. A. Brook, Hensall, chairman of the Presbytery. Mrs. A. W. Oakes, Clinton, ren dered a pleasing solo. Miss Wilma Gardiner delighted the gathering with the. story of her work as a kindergarten teacher in the Oriental Home in Victoria, B.C. She told how Japanese and Chinese children have lived happily together in this home. Although the Japanese are now be ing transferred East, missionary workers are going with them. Another speaker during the after noon was Miss R, Duff, travelling Secretary for the W.C.T.U., who spoke on the Temperance situation. Prayers were offered during the session by Mrs. A. Page, Exeter, and Rev. A, Lane, Clinton. The report of the resolutions and courtesy committee was brought by Mrs. Jas, Anthony, Exeter. Officers and Committees ip The following committees were appointed for the ensuing year: Re solutions—Mrs. Roy Lawson, Sea forth, Mrs. W,. A. Beecroft, Wing- jham, Mrs. A Lane, 'Clinton. Finance: | Miss Maude Wiltse, Mrs. J, 'C, B.rit- :ton, Mrs, Ralph Batten, Woodham; (Mrs. C. N. Straughan, Auburn, and Mrs. R. J. McLaughlin, Nominating: Mrs. R. M. ich; Miss Mary Currie, G. Menzies, Ethel; Mrs. Winthrop. Rev. Reba Hern, of ; stalled the officers for .They are as follows: Fast president, i Mrs. A. W. Gardiner, Seaforth; pre sident, Mrs. R. G. Nay, Fordwich; 1st vice-president, Mrs. W. J. Greer, Wingham; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Herman Dowe, Centralia, -R.R. 2; 3rd vice-president, Mrs. Hugh Wil son, Auburn; 4 th vice-president, iMrs. C. Tavener, Bluevale; 5th vice- I president, Mrs. E. Toll, Blyth, R.R. jl; recording secretary, Miss Mary 'Milne, Blyth; corresponding secre tary, Mrs. Fred Fenwarden, Cen tralia; treasurer, Miss Maude Wiltse, Clinton; secretary of Chris? ■tian stewardship and’ finance, Mrs. J. C. Britton, Clinton; secretary of • Mission Circles, Mrs. Howard Rob- I inson, Goderich; secretary of Af- [ filiated -C.G.I.T. groups, Miss Caro- j line Wellwood, Winghaim; secretary t of ’Mission • Bands, Mrs. H. Kirkby, I Walt-on; secretary of Baby Bands, Mrs. Fearl Friddle, Goderich; As sociate Helpers’ secretary, Mrs. E. McQueen, Hensall; supply secretary, Mrs. A. Colclough, B-lyth; commun ity friendship secretary, Mrs. C. W. ! Christie, Exeter; literature secre tary, Mrs. Ralph Batten, Woodham, R.R. 1; Missionary Monthly and World Friends secretary, Mrs. W. Fickard, Clinton; secretary of tem perance and Christian citizenship, Miss Maude Stirling, Bayfield; press secretary, Mrs. W. L. Wightman, Wingham, R.R. 5. WINCHELSEA Mrs, S. Miller, of Cromarty, spent Thursday with Mrs, W, F. Batten, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bailey spent Sun day with Mr, and Mrs. Alf Collier, of Kirkton.' Mr. John Andrew, of Exeter, vis ited on Sunday at the home of Mr, Chas. Delbridge. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Johns visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johns of Elimville. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Denham, of Sarnia, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Batten. Mrs. W. J. Veal spent a couple of days last week with her mother, Mrs. M. Elford, who is not so well. Miss Greta Fletcher, of London, spent ents, cher. Mr. baby, day evening with Mr, and Mrs, Jack Delbridge. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hagen, of Kitchener, and Mrs. Ed. Alexander, of Lumley, visited on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. George Davis. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Sherwood Brock were Mr. and Goldwin Glenn and Bobbie, Mr. Glenn, of Brinsley, Mr. and Wim>. Stephen and family of Wood ham. and useful gifts. The gifts were brought forth in ,a beautifully decor ated basket by Mrs. R. Macdonald and Mrs. Dick Kinsman. Lunch was served. Mi's. Agnes Tufford is ill in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. Her sister, Miss Mary B. Currie, accom panied her and will remain there for a time.’ Signalman Ross Houghton, who was stationed at Camp Borden, is at Debert, N.S., where he is con valescing in the hospital after an attack of the mumps. Mrs. McIntosh, Mrs. Alex Ram say and children were visitors at Acton with Mrs, H- Bennie afid faiin- Bennie is in a Toronto hospital, where he recently under went an operation, Joseph Speare, Richard Spear© and Lindsay McKellar are spending a few days at Harriston. Mother’s Day was observed in the church on Sabbath last. The young choir of the Sunday School filled the choir loft and took their parts in a very efficient manner. ‘ Mr. Ken McKellar has returned to Welland after spending a few holi days at home. Master Genneth Bennie, of Acton, is spending a few days with his aunt, Mrs. McIntosh, of the village. Mr. and Mrs, McDonald visited on, Sunday at Brussels with Mrs. Mc Donald’s parents. the Mr. week-end with hei1 par- and • Mrs. Clarence Fiet- Mrs. Howard Hunter andand of Waterloo, visited on Sun- Brussels. Peck, Zur- Nile; Mrs. W. Patton, Varna, in- tliis year. with Mrs. Mrs. Roy Mrs. Shower for Bride-Elect On Saturday, May 9, Mrs. Mac- Roberts-, of Lucan, held a pre-nup- tial tea for about thirty friends and relatives in honor of Miss Jean Da vis, Winchelsea, bride-elect of this week. After enjoying a fine musi cal program Jean was confronted by a small bride and groom, Marion and Kenneth Creery, ,who drew in a toy wagon loaded with many beautiful gifts. Jean' thanked her friends with a few well-chosen re marks and everyone repaired to ■the dining-room where a tastefully decorated table, loaded with things, awaited the guests. Misses Catherine Brownlee Helen Lammond served, while Theron Creery and Miss L. McCul loch poured tea. Jean has the best wishes of all her friends for a happy wedded life. good The and Mrs. CROMARTY The Women’s Missionary Society their meeting at the home of T. L. Scott. The president, Jamieson, was in the chair, scripture lesson was read from 11th chapter of Hebrews by Jamieson, followed by prayer, roll call was answered by 15 Mrs, Russell Scott read Maybe you think your small change cannot; help that "total war” means "somebody else.” BO Maybe you’re one of the thousands of housewives who haven’t yet started to put even 50jjf a week into War Savings Stamps—just a neutral... There aren’t any neutrals in this war! You’re a help or a hindrance to victory. You can’t get out of it. If you spend thoughtlessly you’ll deny our fighting forces the arms they need and imperil your own future. If you—and 2,000,000 other housewives in Canada— put only 50 ft a week into War Savings Stamps, it means $1,000,000 a week to help win the war. Which side are you on? held Mrs. Mrs. The the Mrs. The members, the minutes of the previous meet ing. Mrs. Hill gave the treasurer’s report. Mrs. Roy McCulloch took the Glad Tidings of subject was Thomas Scott, by Mrs. Keith with some of the Dr. and Mrs. Goforth in their mis sionary work proved interesting. Others taking part in the devotional were Mrs. Miller, Mrs. McKellar and Mrs. Hamilton, Dave Dawson at ^Singapore ....... ................... Bowen The Lone Footprint ............... Judd The Double Disguise ............ Judd Hunting the Sky Spies ......». Dixon Brushing the Mountain Top ...... ................... Dixon Amelia Anne Goes Touring ....... ...............Hewart Rageddy Anne and the Magic Book ................................ Guielle Rageddy Anne and the Golden Butterfly ...... Guielle Bible Stories ...... Chalmers Happy Gales ......................... Anon The following books have been received from the Huron County Library Association and will be in circulation for three months: prayer. A choice offered by Mrs. The study book, McLaren, dealing journ'eys made by Fiction Spencer Blade, M.D.Slaughter Spring Magic .................. Stevenson Pied Piper ......................... Shute West of the Pecos ............... Grey The Juice of the Pomegranate.... ........... Dill The Black Flamingo .......... Nerris Cross Creek ........... .......... Rablings Corn in Egypt ................. Deeping Manhattan Love Song ......... Norris Army Doctor ....................... Seifert Prodigal Nurse .................. Phillips Western Union ...................... Grey Edge of Beyond ............... Hendryx Easy to Kill .... ............ Christie Murder at the Vicarage .... Christie Saddle and Ride................... Hay cox A Vexed Inheritance ........... Swan Trail’s End .......................... Raine My Friend Flicka ............. O’Hara A Daughter of the Dons ...... Raine Case of the Silent Partner ........ ... Gardner Not One of Us .................... Greig Marry in Haste ................... Greig- Prelude for War ............ Char tens 30,00‘0 on the Hoof .............. Grey Non-Fiction The Doctors ..... ....... .Chapesattle t My Remarkable Uttfcle ... Leacock Living Biographies ef Great Pain- ters ................................. Thomas Northern Nurse ................ Merrick Juvenile Sugar Shanty .............. Rorke. Corporal Cory of the R.C.M. ..... .......O’Brien Jean & Co., Unlimited ........ Curtis Patsy .............. ...... ......... Lind Marjorie's Maytime ........... Wells Folly Farm .......... ... Abbot Have Dawson with the R.A.F, «... .............. Bowen Fiction1 One Who Kills ............................... The Keys of the Kingdom ..... . , Cronin .. Gibbs Deeping .... Mills .... Hill Fuller Great Arguments ............ Sackcloth into Silk .......... Who is This Girl ...... Astra ....................... The Lone Feather ......... Non-Fiction The Balance Sheet of the In Search of The 'Complete Future Scotland ...... Morton Book of Games .... ......... Wood the Door .... Buchan & National War Finance Committee. Buy War Savings Stamps from banks, post offices, druggists, grocers and other retail stores. Shower for Bride-Elect A miscellaneous shower was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Erla Teffry, a bride-elect. A num ber of friends and neighbors gath ered to honor her on the occasion of her forthcoming marriage. She was the recipient,of many beautiful Memory Hold A Child’s Garden of Verse ....... .............. Stevenson Stevenson ...... Spyri Va^ni s he$» Pa infs Enamels Wax Treasure Island Heidi Anne of Windy Poplars ,Montgomery To only freshly cut stalks. Cut off any woody portion. Scrub thoroughly with a brush to remove sand and scales, Tie in bunches of size that will conveniently slip into a pint jar; Stand the hunches upright in as saucepan with about two inches of water. use £ $ $ & bran, Sift and bran over the carpet usual. The rug and leaves no us the < ** « » # » * ;# * ♦ Mr, attending Veterinary Guelph, has completed the year’s work and returned home for a short tiime, after which he will be assist ing Dr. Johnston at Waterloo during the vacation period-—Zurich Herald. Archie MacKinnon, who is College at FOR SALE BV A F IN IS H FOR EVE RY SURFACE H. S. WALTER Eketer A. SPENCER & SON Hensall