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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-12-17, Page 8THE EXETEB TIMES-APVQCATE, THURSDAY MORNINQ, DECEMBER 37th, 1042 ’k FAMILY CUSTOMS AT CHRISTMASA CHRISTMAS FOLK SONG Notes from A Woman’s Workshop "THE STAR WENT BEFORE THEM” In every clime and age there have been found Certain Wise Men who have seen # Star and having caught the vision of its celestial beams, may never henceforth walk by any lesser light. Down ths Jong corridor of the years they coxpe, heedless of bleeping feet, their1 radiant faces ever turned upward toward their secret, shining goal, by the glory of their passing denying eternally the claims of utter darkness. We, who are of common clay scarce understand these pilgrims of the light, but we step aside to watch them as they pass, straining dull ears to catch some broken fragment of that strange melody to which they march, hoping to glimpse bat one stray beam of their guiding beacon, reaching out with wistful fingers to touch hut the hem of their garments. Eveiv upward presses the long cavalcade of these who are the Salt of the Earth, the Followers of the Star, the Seekers of the Shining Way that leads men back to God, -—The Missus The little Jesus came to town; The wind blew up, the wind blew down; Out in the street the wind was bold; Now who would house Him from the cold? Then opened wide a stable door, Fair were the rushes on the floor, The ox put forth a horned head; "Come, little Lord, make here Thy bed,” Up rose the sheep were folded near; Thou Lamb of God, come enter here.” He entered there, to rush and reed, Who was the Lamb of God indeed. The little Jesus came to town; With ox and sheep He laid Him down; Peace to the byre, peace to the fold, For that they housed Him from the cold. Lizette W. Reese, $ $ * $ A BEAUTIFUL CITY jjs “I see a beautiful city, and a 'bril­ liant people rising from this abyss, and, in their struggles to be truly free, in their triumphs and defeats, through the long, long years to come, I see the evil of this time and of the previous time of which this is the natural birth, gradually mak­ ing expiation for itself and wearing out,”-—From "A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens. * * * * * CARE OF FURS a bag under the arm wears away the fur of and coat. heavy jewelry where it Furs, in order to look their best and to wear longer, ne&d thought­ ful care. . Carrying continually both sleeve Wearing rubs against the fur is harmful and should be avoided. Keep furs away from the heat. Shake well after posed to rain or dry naturally.* * they have been ex­ snow and let them ** * CHRISTMAS ROSE fewWe have, here in Exeter, a specimens of the Christmas Rose. Quite common in the old land, it remains somewhat of a rarity in ■our more rigorous climate. It is now in full bloom, lifting lovely waxy, creamy blooms through the snow. Contrary to what one might expect, these flowers will keep as indoor bou­ quets for a surprisingly long time.. We have at present a bunch which has been on the table for a week and it4 is still lovely. This plant is quite evidently not a true rose. Can anyone tell the correct name?. nq time that to tradition Most of 'us lends itself as that of have mem- There is so readily Christmas, ories of some little customs that had established their right to a place in the events of the day, Mr, Roose­ velt, it is said, always reads Dickens’ "Christmas Carol” to his family. Our own grandfather would come to the bedroom door and quavering "Christians family we unison the gels’ visit to the shepherds of Beth­ lehem. It is such little things as these that make Christmas the in­ timate family feast. ***** WOMEN IN THE NEWS in his sweet, would sing A very dear to repeat in old voice Awake”, knew used lovely story of the An- The field of Canadian literature has been rather scantily enriched by the work of its women, but this season has given us two entirely de­ lightful contributions. The first is "The Book 'Of Small” by Emily Carr, who also wrote the lovely "Klee Wick”. Her latest’ book deals with the story of Victoria fifty years ago, seen through the eyes of a small child. The other is "The Thorn- Apple Tree”, from the pen of Mrs. Grace Campbell, a story that has its setting in the old Glengarry country­ side. This book is having a tre­ mendously enthusiastic reception. And speaking of this year’s books, have you seen the Anthology of Can­ adian Poetry by Ralph Gustafson? It is spoken of as the best thing of its kind that has yet appeared, and it has given us personally, great read­ ing pleasure. It appears in the Pen­ guin edition, in an attractive little cover, and is priced at only 25 cents. * * * * * DEATH TO RATS One of the best methods of des­ troying rats, especially in barns and out-buildings is by the use of poi­ soned baits. A bait that is poison­ ous but relatively harmless to hu­ mans and domestic animals, yet dead­ ly to rats, is fine ground red squill. It can be bought at any drug store. Mix one ounce of red squill with enough water and fish or meat to make a thin paste without lumps. If cereal is used, use one' ounce red squill with one pound of cereal, then add a pint sweet milk and stir well. Use the fish, meat and cereal baits at the same time. But it’s no use putting out baits if there are other sources of food available.***** KETTLE and pan Cora ‘Crisp Candy % cup brown sugar % cup corn or maple syrup % -cup cream or rich milk Boil these gently to the soft -ball ■stage. Add % teaspoon vanilla and stir till slightly thickened. Mean­ time put 6 cups of fresh corn flakes or a mixture of corn flakes and puff­ ed rice, in a bowl that has been rub­ bed with butter. Pour the- fudge mixture over, stirring till the cereal is well Coated. Pack in a buttered ring-mould or in a square pan. Cut in squares when cold. Yuletide Treat Brown 1 cup minced mushrooms in % cup butter. Add 2 cups minced chicken. Season with salt and pep­ per. Cut bread in 3”x3”x%” slices; spread with, chicken mixture; roll; fasten with toothpicks. Brush with melted butter. Brown under broi­ ler unit or burner. Serve hot. Makes 24. Wartime Cranberry Sauce To make a pound of cranberries into sauce is simple as ever, with a, change in the syrup-—and the whole thing takes about 10 minutes: % cup corn syrup % cup white sugar 1% cups boiling water 1 pound cranberries Combine corn syrup, sugar and boiling water, bring to the boll and ■ simmer 5 minutes. ■ Look over the cranberries, wash ".them, drain well and add to the ' [syrup, Cook without stirring until nail their skins have -burst (probably r ;about 5 minutes). Remove front >Kjheat and allow the sauce to cool In * its own saucepan—after which It Umay be turned into a pretty serv- Ling dish and chilled until required. ■b For a sugarless snack for the ■hildren after school, try spread­ ing apple slices with eream cheese. ■Nourishing, too! COMMUNITY NIGHT AT HURONDALE A very successful community night was held in S.S. No. 1, L’s- borne recently under the chairman­ ship of Hugh Love. The following took part: Opening song, "0 Can­ ada";. selections by Huropdale male chums; boys' dialogue entitled "Just Between the Boys”; boys’ song, "Daisy Farm”; reading by Velma Ferguson and Bob Rowcliffe entitl­ ed "If”; young men’s ■ quartette; reading by Margaret Wurm, “The Weddjn’ ”, The guest speaker was Mr, Henry iStrang, of Exeter, who gave a most interesting talk on "The History of No. 1 School Section”, An accordion solo, by Margaret Don- gall was followed by community songs led by Margaret Ddugall. The National Anthem was sung, aftei’ which a delicious lunch was served. Many of us have a son, a brother, a husband oi’ a friend at one of the army, navy or air force camps throughout Can­ ada or other parts of the world. Chances are that he is kind of lonesome for some news about the "goin’s on" back home and there isn’t a better way to let him in on them than send­ ing him a weekly copy of The Times-Advocate. Letters from men in the service show that they appreciate The Times-Advocate more now than ever’ before. They read it from cover to cover, Let us look after the mailing and the wrapping. We’ll pay the postage, too, at no extra cost to you. Regulations restrict the sending of papers overseas by individuals but the men in the armed forces may receive the paper regularly if mailed to them directly from the publisher’s as a regular if mailed to them directly from the publishers as a regular subscriber. You can’t spend $2.00 in any way that will provide him with greater happiness. Join the Ranks of Many who are Sending Their Boys Agnes Macphail Speaks at Zurich Miss Agnes Macphail, former M.- P, for South Grey, was the speaker at the annual meeting of the Hay Township’s federation of agricul ture at the Zurich town hall Thurs­ day. -Miss Macphail, who represented an agricultural riding until her de­ feat, addressed a large crowd of en­ thusiastic farmers who were given ■ several reminders of the past de­ gression when the farmers were hard hit with the result that many lost their land when interest and the amount of debt remained con­ stant, while selling prices fell. JRefering to the London farm conference when the minister of ag­ riculture spoke to a great number of farmers, Miss Macphail said a number of bonuses broke out like a rash after the farmers demanded parity prices. ‘I often read that farmers are as patriotic as any other group,’ she continued. ‘That is an understate- The farmers are more pat- because in the face of the difficult circumstances, (tliey superhuman efforts to . pro- ) The Exeter Times-Advocate Just like a letter from home M BROCK—DOBBS St. Patrick’s Church, Saintsb-ury, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday, December 2, when Rev. Canon James, of Kirkton, unit­ ed in marriage Muriel Lorraine, eld­ est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Minor Dobbs, of Centralia, and Clifton Or­ ville Brock, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Brock, of Exeter. Given in marriage by her father, ■the bride entered the church to the strains of wedding music played by Miss Helen Spearin, St. Marys, cou­ sin of the bride. The bride looked charming in a floor-length gown of white broadway crepe with sweet­ heart neckline trimmed with two strands of sequins and white tulle veil of three-quarter length. It was arranged with a wreath of white orange blossoms and she carried a bouquet of white baby mums and pink rose buds. Miss 'Marie Dobbs was her sister’s bridesmaid and wore a floor-length gown of heavenly blue sheer. Her headdress was of ■blue veil and pink flowers and she carried a bouquet of pink baby mums. Mr. William Brock, brother of the groom, was best man. During the signing of the register Miss Spearin played “I Love You Truly”. Following the ceremony a ding dinner was served at the of the bride’s parents where wed- home about twenty guests sat down to a fowl dinner served by Misses Annelda Sholdice, of London; Burdene Clark, of Winchelsea; Doreen Coultis, of Elimville and Merle iSquire, of Wha­ len, with Mrs. Earl Spearin, Of St. Marys and Mrs. JVhelihan, of Wha­ len, serving in the kitchen. The groom’s gift to the bride was a silvei1 'fruit and meat fork, to the bridesmaid a Silver fruit spoon and to thd pianist a silvei’ meat fork. For the Wedding trip to London, Sea­ forth and Clinton, the bride chose a two-piece brown wool dress with green trim, green tweed coat and brown accessories. On their return they will live on the groom’s farm at Elimville. Caven W. M. S. The annual meeting of the Caven W. M. S. was. held at the home of Miss Jeckell on Thursday, Decem­ ber IQth. Mrs. Sillery presided oyer the meeting which opened by the singing of a Christmas hymn and prayer by Mrs, Johnson, The roll was called, and favourable re­ ports of the year's work of the society were given, Mrs. Pollen, Mrs. Fuke and Miss Hatter gave current events. Mrs. Mason presid­ ed over the election of officers and Mrs. Dow presented the report of the nominating committee. Follow­ ing are the officers: President, Mrs. W. Sillery; 1st vice-president, Mrs. Pollen; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Seldon; secretary, Mrs. William Hat­ ter, treasurer, Mrs. Kydd; assistant treasurer, Mrs. Cochrane; Home Helpers’ secretary, Mrs, Easton; Wel­ come and welfare secretary, Miss Jeckell; -supply secretary, (Miss Hat­ ter; literature secretary, Miss Jec­ kell; pianist, Mrs, Dow; press secre­ tary,, Mfs. Strang; auditors, Mrs J, Pryde and Mrs. Wallace Seldon. Mrs. Sillery thanked the ladies for their splendid cooperation during the past year and closed the meeting with prayer, GLADMAN (F. W, BARRISTER, Money to Loan, & STANBURY Gla(lnian) SOLICITOR, Ac. investments Made, Insurance Safe-deposit Vaults for use of our Clients without charge EXETER and HENSALL CARLING & MORLEY BARRISTERS, SOLICTORS, LOANS, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE Office; Cabling Block, Main Street, EXETER, ONT. &c. Dr. G. F. Rouiston, L.D.S., D.D.S, DENTIST Offices, Morley Block EXETER, ONT, Closed Wednesday Afternoon Dr. H. H. Cowen, L.D.S., D.D.S, DENTAL SURGEON Office Next -to the Hydro Shop Main Street, Exeter Office 3 Gw Telephones Res, 36j Closed Wednesday Afternoons Bilious attacks Liver Complaint Biliousness is just another name for a clogged or sluggish liver. It is a very common complaint, but can be quicldy remedied by stimulating the flow of bile. This softens the accumulated mass, the poisons are carried out of the system, and the liver and bowels are relieved and toned up. Milburn's Laxa-Liver Pills quicken and enliven the sluggish liver, open­ ing up every channel, by causing a free flow of bile and thus cleansing the liver of the clogging-'impurities. They are small and easy to take. Do not gripe, weaken or sicken. Tho T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. meat, riotic, jnpst mjade duce food for Britain’s needs.' Relating the post-war problems of surpluses, she maintained that farmers must discipline themselves to produce to meet the demand and no more. They must also press edu­ cation of agriculture and then some day they can conduct a research on {industrial uses of farm products, whicli will and can take care of — pluses, she Bertram federation, meeting. declared. Klopp, president of was chairman of Huron Farmers Urged to Increasje Production sur- the the repre­ pinch­ at the Town­ Desjardine—McLeod A wedding was solemnized at the Baptist Church parsonage, Ailsa Craig, when Mabel Lorraine, young­ est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gor­ don McLeod, became the Floyd H. only late Rev. The length frock of petal pink triple sheer over silk, with Shirred yoke and bishop sleeves. She was attend­ ed by her sister, Mrs. E. P. Walker, who chose a street-length frock of turquoise blue. E. P. Walker at­ tended the groom. A wedding din­ ner followed at the home of the bride’s parents for tpe immediate relatives from Thedford, Exeter, Grand Bend, and Dashwood. For -traveling the bride chose a princess suit of black velvet with white trim, topped with a sable trimmed boucle coat in black with accessories to match. On their return they - will spend a short time in Parkhill ‘be­ fore leaving for their new home. —-- ,....t Busy thy soul with quietness. bride of London, and the London. Des jar dine, of son of W. Desjardine Mrs. Desjardine, of A. Hilliard Jones officiated, ■bride was lovely in a street- Special Announcement ! From Ontario/s Oldest Tea H©yse (Established 1854) DALY GRANGE TEAS Limited, London, Ontario, take this opportunity of thanking their many thousands oi customers for valued patronage during past years. We now announce that you may purchase our Tea, Coffee, Cocoa and Pepper frbm your local store. Your grocer has them or can get them by ordering direct from DALY GRANGE TEAS Limited 64 Dundas Sireet, London, Ontario Listen to GF-P-L 1:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays Mr. J. Shearer, agriculture sentative for Huron, who was hitting for Mr. W. L. Whyte, last meeting -of the Goderich ship Federation of Agriculture, spoke on ‘Canada’s Part in The War Effort”. He stated that Canadian fanners will not only need to furnish the. greater part of the food supply foi- Great Britain in 1943 but mpst also make provision for losses in the sinking of cargo ships. He said that in the sinking of a food laden ocean, freighter the product of approxi­ mately 4,000 farms is lost. He prais­ ed Huron County’s contributions to­ ward the war effort, but warned that past achievement, however, must not be the standard, of pro­ duction. More and more v^ll be needed and in ever-increasing quan­ tity. Cromarty W. M. S. The annual meeting of the Cro­ marty Women’s Missionary Society was held recently at the home of Mrs. Thomas Scott, Sr., with a large attendance. Mrs, William Hamilton was in the chair and opened the meeting with a Psalm. The Scrip­ ture passage was read by Mrs. Oli­ ver. Mrs. Hamilton then led in prayer. The roll call, “A Christmas Message,” was responded to by 15 members. After the minutes of the November meeting were, read and approved and the treasurer's report given, a Christmas hymn was sung, followed by the Glad Tidings prayer by Mrs. John Hamilton. Mrs. Jas. Hill led in prayer after the offering was received. Mrs. Alvin Worden, of Staffa, gave an excellent paper on "Service”. Current eyents were read by Mrs. Thomas Laing. Mrs. Thos. Scott, Sr., read a fine article from the December Glad Tidings, entitl­ ed "Meditation”, contributed by Mrs. David Ritchie, M.A., of Toronto. Mrs. R. Scott, the secretary, gave the minutes of. the last annual meet­ ing and also gave a fine summary of the past year’s work and progress. Mrs. James, Hill, treasurer, gave a report of the years financial stand­ ing. After other reports1 were given Mrs. James Hill took charge of the meeting and opened with prayer. The past Resident being Mrs. Jam­ ieson, a new president was necessary. Mrs. Thomas Scott, Sr., was ■unani­ mously elected. Mrs. T. L. Scott is first vice-president; Mrs. Roy Mc­ Culloch, second vice-president and pianist; Mrs. Kenneth MacKellar, secretary, with Mrs. John Wallace, her assistant; Mrs, James tlill, trea­ surer, and Mrs. John Hamilton, Home Helpers secretary. After words of appreciation to the retir­ ing officers were expressed and good will to their followers, the meeting came to a clbse with a hymn and prayer by Mrs. T. L. Scott and the Lord’s. Praper in unison. The hostess and Mrs. Gordon Scott then served a dainty lunch and a social time was enjoyed. ARTHUR WEBER LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY ■ PRICES REASONABLE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Phone 57-13 Dashwood R.R. No, 1, DASHWOOD FRANK TAYLOR LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex •FARM SALES A SPECIALTY Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed ' EXETER P.O. or RING 138 WM. H. SMITH LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex Special training assures you of your property’s true value on sale day. Graduate of American Auction College Terms Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed Crediton P.O. or Phone 43-25 USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office, Exeter, Ont. President ............. JOHN McGRATH ‘ Dublin, Ont, Vice-Pres> ........ T. G. BALLANTYNE Woodham, R.R. 1 DIRECTORS W. H. COATES ...................... Exeter JOHN HACKNEY .... Kirkton, R. 1 ANGUS SINCLAIR .... Mitchell R. 1 WM. HAMILTON .... Cromarty R. 1 AGENTS JOHN ESSBRY .... ALVIN L. HARRIS THOS. SCOTT ....... Funeral of Mrs. Dow Funeral services were held her late home, Lot 4, Concession Hibbert Township on Wednesday ternoon of last week for Mrs. William Dow who passed away Suddenly on Monday. Rev. William Mair, pas­ tor of Roy’s Church, was assisted by Rev. James Anthony, of Exeter. The services were largely attended by neighbors and friends of the be­ reaved family. During the' service two favorite hymns, "Rock of Ages” and "Jesus Lover of My Soul,” were sung and Murray Christie Sang "He Understands”. Mrs. Geoi’ge Grant was at the piano. Interment was made in Roy’s cemetery. The pall­ bearers were grandchildren: Clar­ ence Russell, Wesley" Russell, Elmer Dow, Murray Dalrymple, Thomas Colquhoun, Harvey Dow. The flow­ ers Were borne by grandchildren: Margaret and Wilma Dow, Marion, Lawrence and Roy Russell and Beu­ lah Dalrymple. Friends were pre­ sent from Walton, Winthrop, Thomas and Mitchell as well as surrounding vicinity. at 11, af- St. the the"Define 'appetite’,” requested instructor ih an English school "When you’re eating you’re py,” announced one student, ‘ when you’re through you’re tight; that’s appetite.’ —"I suppose, said the lady to the street car conductor, "If I pay the fare of my dog he will be treated the same as other passengers and be allowed to occupy a seat-?” "Of course, madam,” the conduc­ tor replied politely, he "will be treated the same as the odier pas­ sengers and can occupy a seat, pro­ vided he does not put his feet cm it!” ’ ap­ art d & ik * James Street Auxiliary The Christmas service of the James St. Afternoon Auxiliary was held in the church parlors Thursday after­ noon, December 10 at 2.30 -p.m. The first vice-president, Mrs. J. M. South- cott, opened the meeting with de­ votional exercises, Christmas hymn and prayer. The minister. Rev. A. B. Irwin, conduted the installation of officers for the ensuing yeai’ as follows: President, Mrs. J. M. South- cott; first vice-president, Miss Mon­ teith; second vice-president, Mrs. Cook; third vice-president, Mrs. A. Ryckman; secording secretary, Mrs. Buswell; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Pybus; treasurer, Mrs. Stone; assistant, .Mrs. Perkins/ literature secretary, Mrs. Perkins; Christian stewardship and finance secretary, Mrs. 0. Christie; Missionary Monthly secretary, Mrs. Goulding; commun­ ity friendship secretary, Mrs. Hor­ ney; temperance secretary, Mrs. A. B, Irwin; press reporter, Mrs. D. A. Andersen Rouiston; H. Delbridge; associate helpers sec­ retary, Mrs. Kyle; pianist, Mrs. .M. Snell; assistant, Mrs. Pybus; supply committee convener, Mrs. Kyle; Baby Band superintendent, Mrs. V. Armstrong; Mission Circle superin­ tendents, Mrs. Irwin and Miss Down; visiting convener, Mrs. M. Heywood; group leaders, Mrs. McGrcgol, Mrs. F. Delbridge, Mrs. Cook. The executive will meet at the home of the president, Mrs. J, M. Soutlicott, ’Monday afternoon, Jan­ uary 4,. at three o’clock munlty secretary- reported US1 made, The visiting committee 27 calls. A temperance reading was by Mrs. Buswell and Mrs. Mantle read some extracts from an address given by one of the W.M.S. mis­ sionaries, Miss Lileard. The ad­ dress was given in Owen Sound. Mrs. F. Delbridge’s group took five-thirty,1 assistant, Mrs.. G. F, mite box secretary, Mrs. The com- calls made given Centralia Mitchell Cromarty SECRETARY-TREASURER B. W. F. BEAVERS ....... Exeter GLADMAN & STANBURY Solicitors, Exeter We have piles of them on hand. They are No. 1-XXXXX Best ♦ Grade. THE PRICE IS RIGHT. We expect a car load of High­ land CEDAR POSTS this week. A. J. CLATWORTHY Phone 12 Granton / We Deliver charge of the beautiful candle-light­ ing service. The leader read the Scripture lesson. She -was assist­ ed by Mrs. V. Armstrong, Mrs. Wesley Johns, Mrs. II. Delbridge, Mrs. M. Heywood, Mrs. Frayne, Mrs. M. Snell and Mrs. Rouiston in the candlelight Christmas worship ser­ vice. Mrs. Irwin gave a reading, followed by a poem by Kenneth Beaton showing the Christmas cheer brought to 'people all over Canada through the missions and hospitals supported by the United Church of Canada. A duet by Mrs. Hodgert and Mrs. Goulding was much en­ joyed. The meeting closed with Christmas hymns and prayer by Mrs. Delbridge, A milkman Inducted .into, the ar­ my wrote home from camp: ‘Bessie, I sure do like this army life, It’s so nice to He abed every morning until *