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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-07-18, Page 6THURSDAY, JULY 18th, 1910 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE JELLY WITHOUT TEARS By Katharine Balter Perievt Jams and jellies are a tradition in some households. Grand­ mother handed down her recipes to mother and now daughter feels hen- our hound to live up to the tradition. But where grandmother, and per­ haps mother too, did it the hard way the modern woman can achieve tra­ ditional perfection in jam and jel­ lies'making without the labour tha*- used to be involved. Before modern short-boil methods were developed, long hours over a hot stove were necessary to concentrate the under ripe fruit to make it jell. Then of course, there was always the danger that the whole hatch of fruit and sugar would be wasted since there was no guarantee that the work would produce the desired results. I Housekeepers of today have things pretty easy all round. ' They can use full ripe fruit when it is cheapest, and at its flavour height. Jams and jellies can be bottled in about fif­ teen minutes from the time the fruit is prepared now. Think of the time left over for other summer activities. Fuel saving, temper saving and a yield of half as much more as used to be possible are the, results of the HURON PATRIOTIC RALLY TO BE HELD IN WINGHAM An organization meeting has been held at the council chambers in Winham to make plans for a pat­ riotic rally for the entire county of Huron to be held at 2:30 o’clock on Sunday next in the Wingham Town Park. This will be the northern county meeting being sponsored by the Huron County council. The program for the afternoon will con­ sist of speeches by prominent men, with massed bands and a parade of war veterans on the district. In case of inclement weather the rally will be held in the Wingham Arena. Duch: “What made you run so fast?’’ Turk: “I’d rather have them say: 'Can’t he run fast?’ than Don’t he taste good’?’’ 0—0—0 Pharmacy Student: “I can’t see why we have to learn Latin. Did you ever hear anyone use it to ask for a sandwich or a soda?” QUICKER—EASIER—With Certo you need boil only a minute to two minutes for jam — a half-minute to a minute for jelly. MORE JAM or JELLY—Because so little juice can boil away in this short time, you get up to half again more jam or jelly. k BETTER TASTE and COLOUR 75* 3 out of 4 Prizewinning Experts Use CERTO Regularly Mrs. Ira S. Simpson of Oxford, N.S. —- Prize­ winner at Oxford Exhibition, writes: I have used Certo for several years and find it a great aid in making jellies and jams. 1 have taken several prizes at recent exhibitions,and cannot praise Certo loo highly. z BETTER TASTE and COLOUR—In this t shorter boil the fresh natural taste F and colour remain unspoiled and unchanged, SURE RESULTS—If you follow the tested Certo recipes exactly you never heed fear results, CERTO is concentrated FRUIT PECTIN .«. the natural jellifying substance extracted front fruit, £170 ORDER CERTO FROM YOUR GROCER TODAY short-boil method. When the rules are followed, there is no danger of a failure, it has to be a success. Cherry Jelly is particularly deli­ cious and useful, it is colorful, tangy adds glamour to a cold meat salad plate during the summer and is equally delicious with hot meats later in the year. Sour Cherry Jelly cups (l»i lbs.) juice 7 cups (3 lbs.) sugar. 1 bottle fruit pectin, to prepare juice, stem and crush about 3 lbs. fully ripe cherries. Do not pit. Add i cup water, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 10 minutes (For stronger cherry flavour, add U teaspoon almond extract before pouring). Place fruit in jelly cloth or hag and squeeze out juice. Meas­ ure sugar and jui<;e into large saucepan and mix. Bring to a boil over hottest fire and at once add fruit pectin stirring constantly. Then bring to a full rolling boil and boil hard 5 minute. Remove from fire, skim, pour quickly. Paraffin and cover at once. Makes about 10 glasses (6 fluid ounces.) WINNING FIGHT AGAINST HOG CHOLERA OUTBREAK Although the disease is not under complete control, Dr. Stanley L. Wall, chief inspector for Kent Co., for the health of animals branch of federal department of agriculture, stated recently that the hog cholera situation is improving. “I believe that we can now say we are winning the fight against cholera,’’ said Mr. Wall. “The area of infection is being reduced and while some disease is still evident I believe we can claim some success for the quarantine measure.” Dr. Wall warned, however, that the disease has not yet been brought completely under control and said hat one outbreak was discovered in the northern part of Chatham Township last week. Nine inspectors have been work­ ing under the direction of Dr. Wall since the quarantine was applied on April 22, upon that portion of Kent County north of the Thames river. rj Free Book of 73 Recipes for jams cind ? jellies With every baffle of CERTO WINCHELSEA Haying is in full swing in this community. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brock visited on Sunday with friends at Port Stanley. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pooley and Mrs. R. W. Batten spent the week­ end with friends at Toronto. Mrs. Ben Elder, of Hensail and Mrs. Jess. Case, of Toronto, visited on Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Davis. Mrs. Hemphill, of Wroxeter and Misses Nellie Godholt and Mabel Parker, of California, visited on Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Batten. Mr. Phillip Johns, of Elimville, spent Sunday with Mr. Harold Davis. Miss Wilma Veal and Master Ross Veal holidayed last week with their grandmother, Mrs. M. Elford. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Yule, of Mt. Pleasant, visited one day last week with the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. John Prance. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Batten and Gladys, Mr. Alf. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Davis visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Willard, of Hensail. Mrs. Geo. Delbridge spent one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rodd, of Wodham. EXETER WRITER AT AGE OF 82 AUTHORITY ON HURON HISTORY by S. Garrett b W. I-I. Johnston, son of Ashfield Township pioneers, farm boy, cheese manufacturer, school teacher, sec­ retary, church worker and press con­ tributor, who marked the 82nd anni versary of his natal day on May 27 1940. Mr. Johnston is well known to readers of The London Free Press from the many historical articles concerning Huron County municipal­ ities which he has written in past years. Mr. Johnston is a member of the family of Henry Johnston and Mary ISerson) Johnston and was born- on May 27th, 1858, in the Township of East Gwillimbury, York County. In the autumn of 1-861 the family moved to Ashfield Township, Huron County, and settled on a bush farm where a descendant, Cecil Johnston still resides. William Henry grew up there in the woods and attended Finlay’s School (S.S. No. 9, Ash­ field), afterwards known as Cherry Grove School. ( When in his 15th year Mr. John­ ston decided to learn the cheese­ making business and for four years (1873-77) he was employed either as apprentice or maker in the fact­ ories at Dungannon, in Ashfield; at Donegal, in Elma Township, Perth County, and in the Watford Union factory, Lambton County. Although he was successful in cheesemaking, ,Mr. Johnston’s par­ ents were desirous that his educa­ tion be continued and, as a result,, he returned to school, graduated from the Goderich Collegiate and eventually secured a teacher’s cer­ tificate. In 1880 he commenced teaching and for the next 40 years was actively and successfully en­ gaged in this occupation. He first taught eight years in his home school, then in S. S. No. 2, Hay Township, for 12 years and finally in S. S. No. 14, Stanley Township, where he was in charge for 2 0 years. These schools always had a large attendance in those days and part of Mr. Johnston’s duties was to instruct the fifth classes of young men and women. In 1920, Mr. Johnston became bookkeeper for the Harvey Bros. Milling Co., of Exeter, and was as­ sociated with this business for eight years. Since 19 28 he has lived re­ tired in his comfortable home in Ex­ eter. Mr. Johnston served as secretary­ treasurer of the West Huron Teach­ ers’ Association for 20 years. He has always been actively associated with the work of the Methodist and later United churches, being a lay clergyman for more than 60 years and a Bible class teacher for an even longer "period. 1-Ie was also an ardent temperance worker. In 18 S 7 he was married to Sarah M. Blake, of Ashfield. The surviv­ ing members of the family are H. F. Johnston, B.A., scientist with the Carnegie Institute of Washington, D. C.; Albert W. Johnston, M. A., an actuary with the Excelsior Life As­ surance Co., of Toronto, and Cecil Johnston, M.D., associated with the Mattawan State Hospital. Beacon, N. Y. Dr. Mary Johnston, formerly associated with the Mountain Sana­ torium, Hamilton, who died in 1930, was an only daughter. Mr. Johnston is a poet of no mean ability and plans to have a number of his poems published in booklet form. For several years he lias con­ tributed many articles and sketches, mostly of a historical nature, for the public press. Although he is a man who has led an active and busy life for more than 70 years and is re­ cognized as one who has made as fine a contribution as any citizen of the district. Incidenttly, he is not related to the late William Johnston, of St. Marys, historian-poet of Perth County. Student: “I’m handling this plane ‘pretty well.” Instructor: “Yeh, just keep it up.” Hodgert Reunion The sixteenth annual reunion of the Hodgert Clan was held in Queen’s Park, Stratford, on Wednes­ day, July 10th. Over 85 guests were present from London, New To­ ronto, Seaforth, Exeter, Port Hope, Russeldale, Fullarton and other points. Greetings were received from Regina and Detroit. The new­ ly elected officers are: President, Campbell Dow, Russeldale* secret­ ary, John Hodgert, Farquhar; Treas­ urer, Alonzo Hart, Fullarton; sports committee, Foster Bray, New To,- ronto, Ken Hodgert, JPort Hope. Re­ sults of the races held were: Child­ ren’s race, 5 years and under, La- belle Coward, Katherine Bray, Edna Dow; girls’ race, 6 to 7 years, Wilma Coates, Margaret Bray; girls’ 8 to 9, Bernice Dillon, Agnes Bray; boys’ 8 to 9, Fred Colquhoun; girls’ 10 to 12, Marion Hodgert, Mildred Hod­ gert; boys’ 10 to 12, Ross Hodgert, Harold Dillon; ladies’ race, Marjorie Richards, Maxine Lawrence; young men’s race, Reg. Hodgert, Mac Hod­ gert; ladies’ distance guessing con­ test, Mrs. Herald Lawrence, Mrs. John Hodgert; men’s distance gues­ sing contest, Leslie Richards, Herald Lawrence; ladies’ slipper kicking, Lillian Hodgert, Marjorie Richards; men’s macaroni toss, John Hodgert, Gordon Hodgert; marshmallow con­ test, Gertie Martin and Willie Hod­ gert, Kathleen Shielbe and Gordon Hodgert; gumdrop tossing contest, Kathleen Shielbe and Gordon Hod­ gert, Jessie Hodgert and Jim Hod­ gert; Regina special, Labelle Coward Katherine Bray, Edna Dow. A soft ball game concluded the day’s activ­ ities. An expression of apprecia­ tion of the facilities placed at the disposal of the executive by the Parks Commission was heartily en­ dorsed as well as the courtesy and co-operation of the Park Superinten­ dent. It was unanimously decided that the reunion would meet in 1941 in the same location. th rsPMrDc WHO NEED HELP Able Bodied Men.. .Willing to Work on Farms for Two or Three Months ... are Available for Haying, Harvesting and General Farm Work ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR HON. N. O. HIPEL Minister of Labour c N-140 kASEBALL HURON-PERTH LEAGUE TO STAGE ALL-STAR GAME Receipts of First Game to be Turned Over no O.B.A. as Gift to Red Cross; Dates to be Set The Huron-Perth Baseball League has decided to do its bit towards providing athletic equipmen tor sol­ dier teams. At a meeting in Hen­ sail recently, it was decided that proceeds from one of two all-star games which will be staged between the North and South teams in the Huron-Perth, will be turned over to .be used for the purchase of athletic equipment for the boys in khaki. The other all-star game will be the league’s annual event. One of the games will be played at Clinton, and one will be played at St. Marys. The dates will be announced later. Stan T udor, Hensail, and Tom Churchill, Clinton, will b'e manager and assistant, respectively, of the North team picked from Clinton, Hensall and Blyth. King Fahrner, of Crediton, and Cooper, of Lucan, will manage the South team from Exeter-Crediton, St. Marys and Lucan. Draft New Schedule Following is a new schedule for the games that were rained out: July 15, Exeter-Crediton at Clinton; July 16, Lucan at St. Marys; July 19 St. Marys at Blyth, Clinton at Lu­ can; July 22, Clinton at Blyth, Lu­ can at Hensall; July 25, Lucan at Crediton. July 26, Hensall at St. Marys, July 29, Crediton-Exeter at Blyth. Orient and Arsenal were playing football. Orient was five goals down and Arsenal was again attacking hotly. From behind me came the voice of a militiaman: “Orient, cam­ ouflage that goal!” o—o—o He: “I don’t see why this tandem should seem so hard to padel,” She: “Well, the only thing I don’t like, dear, is the way these foot rests keep moving up and down.” O—O—0 Boy: “And now, doctor, that I’ve told you I am going to marry Anne there’s one thing I want to get off my chest.” Doctor: “You just tell me about it, my boy.” Boy: “A tatooed heart with the name ‘Mabel’ on it.” The Government of Ontario is ready and willing to help Farmers who need extra workers. Realizing that farm crops are vital to Canada’s war/effort, the Ontario Department of Labour has formulated a plan to register workers who will be available to harvest these crops. In view of the fact that there is a scarcity of farm help we ask for your co-operation. Many willing workers have registered for work with the Ontario Department of Labour and are now ready for immediate employment. Farmers who need extra help should apply to the nearest Ontario Employment Office ... or write direct to A. MacLaren, Director Farm Training, Department of Labour, Parlia­ ment Buildings, Toronto. I Vegetables in Huron and Perth Show Rapid Growth By James Anthony Only those in close contact with the districts of Huron and Perth Counties appreciate the change wrought by the ideal weather con­ ditions prevailing for the last week. One easily notices the change wrought in shrubbery and vegeta­ tion in 24 hours. Potatoes that were slow getting through the ground at all, now stand out in fine, even rows. Corn that was scarcely holding; its own against the cold nights and dull days, is taking on a new color and soon will be fill­ ing the rows. iF'all wheat is improving steadily not only in length of stalk but in color. Clover meadows are out in full bloom, and no more attractive sight is to be found than a clover meadow these fine sunshiny days. Pastures are taking on a new rich­ ness of feeding values. Nature m tms part of the world never was lovelier than she is just now. A trip through the country concessions and sideroads is one of the most attractive one can imagine. Next week the country will be at its loveliest. Sightseers by the hun­ dreds are aware of this and are making the best use of an unexam­ pled opportunity for seeing Old On-. tario in her early summer garb. While the farmers will not admit that they are charmed by the wealth of beauty about them and will tell you that making hay in the warm sun is hard, backbreaking work, they tell you that haymaking is well under way in some localities and that the crop is very heavy. A great deal of the crop is down, but the farmers know what to do. One Scotchman said that with his inimit­ able Doric, “If the guid watlier haucls for 10 days or so, we’ll wrestle oot a fine cut.” At the pres­ ent writing the sky is all blue, a fine breeze is stirring the well-teddered I hay and the farmers whistling their merriest tune as they face the pros­ pect of one of the best harvests of years. Tere are a. few obstacles in the way in the shape of a host of jobs all of them requiring immediate attention, but the farmers know what to do with work, given fair weather and a 'half square deal. Every youngster who could “lick a spoon” has been requisitioned for picking a splendid crop of straw­ berries. Raspberry harvesting soon will be under way. The pea crop for canning purposes is being harvested, causing the farm­ er to step livelier as he thinks of his hay that requires immediate atten­ tion. The pea crop is good, tlio’ it would have been all the better of more sunshine in blossom time and in the period of pod formation. The vine growth has been heavy, in this way providing the farmer with more occupation. Unfortunately, smut has ruined a great many onion patches. Small fruits and kitchen garden crops are doing well, though the shortage of labor makes It difficult to keep thesfe aids to farm good living at their very best. MUSIC INSTRUCTOR IS RE-ENGAGED AT GODERICH A. W. Anderson was re-engaged as instructor of music in the public schools at Goderich, at a meeting of the Public School Board Thursday evening. It was decided to make no change in the salaries of the teachers owing to war and school conditions and because of the un­ certainty of the times. DEATH OF MISS TRICK Miss Lydia H. Trick, a former resident of Exeter, Ont., died on Saturday at her late home in Lon­ don. She was born in Exeter and for several years had lived in Lon­ don. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. J. W. Mill, London, and two i brothers, William Trick, Pontiac, Mich., and Albert Trick, of London. Miss Trick was a member of Calvary United church. The funeral service conducted by Rev. Duncan McTavish took place from the George E. Log­ an & Sons funeral home on Monday. Interment was in St. Thomas cem­ etery. Letter B Found on Grain, Oak Leaves I Strange as it may seem, as in the last Great War, the letter “B” is appearing on various grains. Gar­ net Adams brought into this office several leaves of wheat in which was the impression of this letter. On the same day we were informed by Lloyd 'Walkom, Munro, that the same letter appeared on grain in his fields. Since, we have heard of sev­ eral other persons finding similar impression on grain and xon oak leaves. There is much room for conjec­ ture as to the significance of this unusual happening but it seems to be the hope that it indicates the suc­ cess of Britain in the present war.— Mitchell Advocate. 1 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII PARKHILL—Following the cere­ monies in the collegiate gymnasium in Sarnia, Miss Evelyn Harlton re­ ceived a wrist watch given by the General Hospital, Sarnia, for gener­ al proficiency in the graduating class for nurses. Claire Waun, son of Mr, and Mrs. B. Waun, of Parkhill, was badly cut about the face requiring stitches when lie ran into a barbed wire fence while playing. Miss Kathleen Wasnidge was the winner of the prize of a silvpr dol­ lar for the pupil of the public school with »t,he highest standing in the entrance to high school examina­ tions. The prize is donated each year by the principal, E. Whiting. Passenger (leaving street »car): “This car service is abominable, al­ ways overcrowded.” Conductor: “You had a seat hadn’t you?” -Pas­ senger: “Yes, -but my wife had to stand up all the way.” j More School-Boy Howlers * * • Tranparent means something you can see through — for instance a. keyhole. The words “Would, God I had died for thee” were uttered by David after he had murdered Uriah, and married his widow. The Minister of War is the clergy­ man who preaches to the soldiers in the barracks. Esau was a mighty hunter who wrote fables and sold them for a bottle of potash. Lollards are lazy people who al­ ways wanted to rest against some­ thing. Joan of Arc was Noah’s wife. Julius Caesar was renowned for his great strength. He threw a bridge across the Rhine. The Mediterranean and the Red Sea are joined by the Sewage Canal. A vacuum is where the Pope lives. An Abstract Noun is the name of something which hae no exist- tence, as goodness. , In 1620 the Pilgrims crossed the ocean. This is know as the Pil­ grims’ Progress. A dirge is a song a man sings, when he is dead. Evolution is what Darwin did. A grazier is a man who runs down mountains. The people of Iceland are called Equinoxes. A grass widow is the wife of a. dead vegitarian. A total eclipse is one which lasts, forever. “Sub purice” is the bench on which the judges sit. Ambiquity is telling the truth when you don’t mean to. Quinine is the bark of a tree, can­ ine is the bark of a dog. A damsel is a small plum. Many Crusaders died of salvation. Horses are fed on proverbs. Virgil is the man who cleans up- churches. An epistle is the wife of an ap­ ostle. Summer Complaint Few people, especially children, escape an attack of summer com­ plaint during the hot weather. Summer complaint begins with a profuse diarrhcea very often accom­ panied by vomiting and purging. The matter excreted from the stomach has a bilious appearance,, and that from the bowels watery, Whitish, ill-smelling, or even odorless, When the children show any sign of looseness, of the bowels the mother should administer a few doses of Dr. Fowler’s Extract of Wild Straw­ berry so as to bring quick relief. Tins medicine has been on the market for the past 94 years. Re­ fuse substitutes. They may bo clangorous. GetuDr. Fowler’s” and feel safe. Thn T. Milburn Co., Lui., Toronto, Ont.