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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-12-19, Page 3
THE TIMES-APVOCATS, EXETER, ONTAR JO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER lath, IMS To One and All A WATCH is always a val ued gift. Why not Choose a LORIE or an ELCO. We have just received shipment of lovely English bone china cups and saucers W7 All the world stops at Christmas ’ time*— and as we stop in the midst of the season of good cheer our hearts grow tender’ as we are carried back in thought to the reality of Christmas day, and what it means. In sincerity we greet you and wish you a delightful holiday season. We Still Have a Very Nice Line of Gifts to Choose from Give HER Wallets, Key Cases, Key Chains, and Expansion Bracelets. Brooches, Ear-rings and Necklets are much appreciated. a lovely string of “Pearls”- single or triple strands. ■Diamond Rings and Flatware HENSALU The Bengali Public (School con* cert will be held in the Town Hall op Thursday evening at L8t0' sharp. The annual Sunday School con* cert will be held in op Friday evening, 8 p.m. The many friends Dougall are pleased improvement following a operation, The Girls' Dance 'Club are spon soring their Christmas dance in the Town Hall, Hensail, on Friday, Dec. 20th, with music by the Casa Royal orchestra from London, Hen sail Women’s Institute The Christmas meeting of Hensail Women's .Institute ■held at the home -of Mrs. William Dinnin last Wednesday evening, Dec. ll.th, with the president, Mrs. Kerslake, in charge. The hostess was ably assisted by Mrs. Roy Mac- Laren, After the use of the “Joy to the World Kerslake offered prayer to, “Joy Fills Our Inmost ’ Hearts To-day; the Royal child is bom,” was fluently discussed by Mrs. Salferk. Appropriate to the Christ mas season were the lighted tree and the effective Christmas decora tions, Miss .Florence Welsh con tributed a pleasing solo, “The Gift” accompanied by Miss Lammie, The roll call was answered by many gifts of games and toys foi’ the War Memorial Children’s Hospital, London. It was decided that the collection received at this meeting be forwarded to the Adelaide Hood less (Foundation Fund. The Zurich Branch has asked Hensail to -pro vide a speaker for the February meeting, the theme -being “Hospit ality.” Mrs. Shir ray will attend to this plan to forward Christmas greet ings to a former prominent -Insti tute Streetsville, Ont. Miss Gladys Luker and Mrs. Wm. Smale were appoint ed to look after -a box o,f Christ mas treats to be sent to an active Worker, Mrs. J. Sangster. A dona tion of $2,00 was voted to the work of the Guides and Brownies, local projects now in progress. Miss Florence Welsh volunteered to assist -Mrs. Dinnin pack the gifts, while Mrs. G. M. Drysdale will at tend to the transportation of same. Carol singing under the direction of Miss Greta (ILammie assisted ‘by Miss Florencdc Welsh at the piano, was an enjoyable feature, the fol lowing numbers being used: ”0 Come All Ye Fatihful,” “It -Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” “Go Rest, You Merry Gentlemen,” “As With Gladness Men of Old,” “The First Noel,” “O Little Town of Bethle hem.” Rev. Sanderson, as guest speaker, delivered an excellent ad dress entitled “The Immortality of Kindness.” The January meeting is scheduled to take place at the home of Mrs. E. Geiger, with Mrs. Cameron co-hostess. Roll call, “Some Cooking Error from which I Have Learned a Lesson.” Mrs. Middleton will give a talk on “Frozen Foods.” Mrs, Munn will be in charge of a skit. Mrs. Beer will give a -recipe using whole wheat flour. The social committee will consist of Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Faber, Mrs. W. 'Smale, Miss Swan, Mrs. Horton, Mrs. RI Paterson. Mrs. Cross tendered thanks to all responsible for the various arrange ments. -Mrs. Kerslake read a -poem. •closing Refresh- Carmel church Dec, 20th,aft of Mr. W. R. to hear of his recent the was Ode’ was sung. Mrs. The mot- matter. Members and guests J. Moore, “Christmas Bells.” The carol was “Silent Night.” ments were served by Mrs. Dinnin. Mrs. Munn, Miss Wilma Dinnin, Mrs. Roy MacLaren, assisted by the social committee, Mrs. A. D. Mc Ewen, Mrs. E. Geiger, Mrs. Jas. Paterson and Mrs. Chas. Forrest. School Concert The Public School Concert at S. S. No. 10 Hay was held on Mon day evening with a large crowd in attendance. Mr. Wesley Coleman Mrs. J. Paterson; pianist, Mrs. M. program opened wtih choruses by the school, “Deck the Hall,” and “Joy to the World.” The teacher, Mrs- P. A. Ferguson, accompanied at the piano. The first appearance of the Rytlim Band was made and they played two pleasing numbers, “HickorynDickory-Dock” and “iMy Grandfather’s Clock.” Recitations were, followed by a song, “The Wasted Crust;” -a dialogue “The Three Wishes;” a number entitled “The Tin Gee-Gee” and “Tom Sawyer” was followed by a Pirate Dance. A dialogue, “The Foolish Princess” and song “The Rhumatz”. The Ryth-m Baird, played three se lections “Pop <5oes the Weasel,” “Polly Wblly Doodle,” “Three Blind .Mice.” Mr. S- G. ReniU'e, music director, directed two chourses foy the school, “The White Christmas” and “The Holly and the Ivy.” A number entitled “The Prophesy (Fulfilled,” concluded the -program. All joined, in singing the National Anthem after which Santa Claus arrived and distributed the gifts. CREDITON EAST Mrs. Rachael Sims, of Exeter, visiting . her daughter and son-in* law, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Neil. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Heatherley of London, and Mr. and Mrs, Glanville and children, of visited Sunday With Mr. Wm» Mbtz. Quite a tended the K, J, Sims Mr, and their cousins, Finkbeiner, on the Finkbeiner line on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Carl Swartzentrub- er and t family, of Dashwood, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Charles Glanville. is SteVO Seaforth, and Mrs. here At* late Mrs, Saturday, number from funeral of the in Exeter on Mrs. J. Bullock Visited Mr. and Mrs. Alien CREPITQN Mr. and Mrs, Clarence and Kenneth,. Miss Kaye and Mr- Ken McLeod, of visited in town op. Friday and attended the Public 'School con cert in the Town -Hall. Mr. Harry Trick, who spent a few days last week in Victoria Hos pital for treatment, has returned home. After an absence of 86 years, Mr, Dave Fahrner, of Saskatchewan, is visiting with his brother, Mr. Chas. F'ahrner, and other relatives here. Needless to say, Mr. Fahrner sees vast changes, Mrs. William Oestreicher is vis iting with her sister in iLondon. Mr, Oscar Wfolfe, of London, spent the week-end 'with his sister, Mrs. Lloyd Gaiser and Mr, Gaiser. Dr, and Mrs, Morrison, of De troit, are guests at the ho-xpe of Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Eilber. Mr. a few of his King. Mr. ness’ trip to Toronto and Niagara last week, -Mrs. F. W- ’Claric’s many friends are glad to note that she is much improved following hey illness of last week. The . Evangelical Mission Band held their annual Christmas party on Wednesday evening last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugho Schenk. After a delicious -chicken dinner the evening was spent in singing 'Christmas carols and games. There was an exchange of Christ mas gifts, We are sorry to report the ill ness of Mr. and Mrs. Eli King. Mrs King, who suffered a stroke a few months ago, has never regained her former vitality and was re moved on Thursday of last week to Mason Villa Hospital, London. Mr. King was on the same day tak en to St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he underwent an operation Mon day. We hope to soon hear encour aging reports in both cases. The Woman’s Association of the United Church held their annual ■Christmas party in the Sunday School rooms on Thursday, Dec. 12 th, with an attendance of 25. Two new members, Miss Mary Chambers and Mrs, Haviland, were added to the roll. The business was presided over by the president, Mrs. A. Baker and plans completed for the congregational supper to ibe served on Friday of this week. Carols were sung and Mrs. Garnet Hill favoured with a -piano solo. There was an exchange of gifts and an elaborate lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs -F, Kerr, Mrs. Garfield Hill and ‘Mrs. R. Hill, Christmas Party The Crediton Women’s Institute held their Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Hugo -Sc-henk on Mon day evening. There were thirty-six ladies present. Th’S?- opening exer cises were held, the business dis cussed, anj Mrs. Wilfred Mack took the chair for the followinig -prog ram: song, “Jingle Bells”; vocal duet by Mrs. Lawson and Mrs. Weber; Mrs. Ashfield read a poem; Mrs. iF. Morlock and Miss Jeanette Schenk, a piano duet; Mrs. Lloyd England related the story of “The Christmas -Carol”; Misses Joyce Chambers and Winnifred -Mack favoured us with a. vocal duet; a paper, “Our -Community Responsi bility,” was given by Mrs. Emmery Fahrner. Mrs. Freeman -Morlock won the prize for the best drawn Santa Claus. There was an exchange, of Christmas gifts and lunch was , served, and a social hour Annual Meeting The annual meeting Ladies’ Aid and W.M.S. Evangelical Church was held at home of Mrs. Arthur Gaiser Thursday, -December* 7th, Mrs. Nel son Schenk was in charge of the devotional period and read the wor ship story. Several Christmas carols were sung. Mrs. Ed. Finkbeiner read the scripture, -Luke 2: 8-14, Mrs. Dan Finkbeiner offered pray er. Mrs. Lome Morlock gave a harmonica selection; Mrs. Ray Morlock read a Christmas poem and Mrs. Arthur Gaiser reviewed sixth chapter of “India at Threshold”. Mrs. Albert Gaiser sided ’for the business session Rev. M. E. Reubei’ conducted election of officers which resulted as follows: Hon. president, Mrs. M. E. Reuber; president, Mrs. Al bert Gaiser; 1st vice-pres., Mrs. H. M. Faist; 2nd vice-pres., Mrs. Wes ley Wein; recording secretary, Mrs. Arthur Gaiser; assistant, Miss Nola Faist; treasurer Ladies Aid. Mrs. Lome Morlock; treasurer W.M.S., Mrs. Freeman Morlock; 'correspond ing secretary, Mrs. H. K. Eilber; pianist, Mrs. Emery Fahrner; as sistant, Mrs. Ed. (Finkbeiner; Mis sion Band leaders, Mrs. R. Kruegei' and’ Mrs. R. Morlock; secretary of Good Cheer, Mrs. Royal Gaiser; secretary of Tithing, Mrs. Wesley Wein; secretary of Temperance, Mrs. H. Morlock; secretary of Lit erature, Mrs. A. Wein; secretary of Prayer (League, Mrs. W*m. Schwartz; convener of Parsonage Committee: -C. Bearer; convenor of Committee: Mrs. convenor of 'Sewing Com- Mrs. M. Lamport, Magazine 'Committee: Mrs. Youngs Bussell London, evening Fred Eilber, of Detroit, spent days last week at the home •parents, Mr, and Mrs. Albert Gerald Zwicker piade a busi- enjoyed. of of the the the on the tn a pre- and the Mrs. H. Social Schenk J mittee, Venor of Jos. Finkbeiner; convenor of Trans portation Committee, Mrs. H. C. Beaver; auditors, Mrs, H. Young and Mrs. Frazer Brown. The treas urer of the Ladies* Aid reported a balance on hand of $200.00' after having* given a generous donation of a Reredos for the church renova tion. The total amount raised for Missions was $202.00. The Indies enjoyed an exchange of gifts after which luncheon was served nnd Mrs, Emery Fahrner expressed'- apprecia tion to the hostess whose home was beautifully decorated In keeping with the Yuletide Season. •Hugo con- TRY A WANT AD—THEY PAY! JOYOUS Brady Dry-Cleaners Dunc^n^Milhr The’ home of Mr. and Mirs.- Wilbur Miller, o.f Staffa, was the scene of a very pretty wedding Saturday, December 14th, at ‘high noon when their daughter, Jean M„ was united in marriage with Mr. Robert John Duncan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex -Duncan, of KJrkton, with Rev, Mr, McWilliams of Cromarty, Officiating. The bride given in marriage by her father, looked lovely in a flopr-length gown of white sheer, long full sleeves and finger-tip veil caught With a cluster of orange blossoms, She. carried a bpuquet of rose buds and whjte baby mums. The brides maid was »Miss ILeone Duncan, sis ter of the groom dressed in a floor length gown full sleeves crowned with She carried white baby Miller, brother of the bride best man. The bride’s aunt, 'Sarah McKellar, of Cromarty, played. Lohengrin’s wedding anarch and sang. a solo, ’’(Perfect Love.” The pink and white streamers with bells and baskets of white mums decorated the home. The bride's mother was dressed in black silk crepe trim-med with white while the groom's mother was dressed in black silk crepe trimmed with Both wore corsages of pink nations. Assisting with the ding dinner which followed Mrs. Kenneth Duncan, Shir man, Anna John Kemp. the bride was a chest of silver; to the bridesmaid gold twin pins, to the best man, a 'billfold. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan left on a wedding to New Orleans. For travelling bride donned a grey worsted with blue blouse and black acces sories. On their return they will reside on the groom’s farm in Us- borne. Guests were present at the wedding from Exeter. Kirkton Sarnia, Cromarty and Hamilton. of blue sheer, long with finger-tip veil a cluster of flpwers. ©ink carnations and mums. Mt. Russell was Miss blue, car- wed- were Kenneth Duncan, Misses •ley Duncan, Margaret Temple-1 -Hamilton and Mrs. The groom’s gift to Our Christmas Wish for You May everybody this Christmas get back the faith and trust of a little child. The faith that moves mountains and fills stockings, May all those who have grown,up regain illusions they may have lost, and face the world with re newed trust and good fellowship. * This is the Christmas wish’ we make for you and the hope we cherish for ourselves. BEAVERS HARDWARE SANTAGRAM TO EVERYBODY EVERYWHERE: HOLIDAY GREETINGS TO ALL STOP - YOUR HAPPINESS AT THIS GLAD SEASON MAKES OURS COMPLETE STOP - BEST WISHES FOR A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS 1946 STOP. POWER SHORTAGE CRITICAL! SAVE ELECTRICITY! SOUTHERN ONTARIO faces a severe power shortage right now. Every home, farm, store and industry in the southern part of the province must save electricity in every practical way if essential services are to be main tained during the present winter period, and rationing restrictions avoided. Hydro, therefore, asks your sincere co-operation to relieve an urgent situation. THE DAILY PERIOD DURING WHICH SAVINGS SHOULD BE EFFECTED IS BETWEEN 8 A.M. AND 8 P.M., AND CONDITIONS ARE PARTICULARLY ACUTE BETWEEN 4 P.M. AND 7 P.M. HERE IS HOW YOU CAN HELP IN THE Eliminate all Christmas decorative lighting until Saturday, December 21st, HOME and again after January 1st, 1947. Turn off lights when not required. •’ Use a minimum number of lights in the living-room, consistent with good vision. Use electrically heated Water sparingly and check leaking hot water taps. Do not use range elements on "high” when a lower heat will serve, and turn off all elements as soon as possible, Cook oven meals as often as possible and avoid the unnecessary use of surface elements. Turn off Verandah and other outside lights. Turn off all small appliances as soon as possible. Do not use electric air heaters and grates. SiN STORES1 _1;Eliminate all Christmas decorative lighting before December 21st, AMD QrHCES 1946, and again after January 1st, 1947. Eliminate the use of electricity for signs and store windows from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Turn off all lights when not required. Use electrically heated water sparingly and check leaking hot water taps. Do not use electric air heaters. IN Switch from day to night operations wherever practicable. INDUSTRIES Turn off factdry and office lights When not needed. Turn off motor-driven machines when not required and effect other savings wherever possible. Avoid the use of all non-essential outdoor lighting Do hot use electric spate heaters. THE HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OP ONTARIO mtrt