HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-12-25, Page 6Page fl THE TIMES,ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 25, 1952
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your happiness at Christmas,
and throughout the New Year.
EXETERGROCERIES
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a grand
its best
Christmas! It’s
old season!
May it bring
to you,
And may a very Happy
New Year
Brink you luck in all
you do!
Ersman’s Bakery
Christmas Roses
At Local Homes
Percy MeFalls and Mr.
F. Beaver, who have
Christmas roses growing on their
lawns, have been helpful in
giving us information about this
unusual plant which thrives best
when covered with snow.
The plant at the MeFalls
home has been there for more
than 50 years, for it was there
when the late Well,
bought the property
Lutz. Mr. Beavers got
from Mr. Johns over
ago.
The botanical name
helleborus niger.
resembles a wild
anenome and the
low and bushy. A
unusual plants advises that the
Christmas rose should not be
disturbed once it has taken root.
A touching story of the ori
gin of the little flower, seems
fitting for this Christmas sea
son.
Legend
On the first Christmas night,
when the shepherds were sent
by the angels to kneel before the
Child of Bethlehem, a little girl
named Madelan, whose brother
was a shepherd, followed them
to the inn.
But when she found the shep
herds had brought a pair of
doves, some fruits and honey
as gifts to the Holy Child, she
felt ashamed to enter empty-
handed. So she turned sadly
back towards the lonely hills.
Now as
weeping in
light shone
her, and a
peared. It
Gabriel himself to ask the rea
son for her
so poor, I
the Babe
answered.
Then with his shining wings,
the angel brushed the ground
around them and everywhere
there sprang up the lovliest
white flowers. Eagerly the child
gathered great bunches of the
blooms and hurried back toward
the inn.
A glittering procession went
before her, the Magi and their
retinue bear in;
But
with
girl,
take
Gifts For Eighty-Seven
,4.
Johns
from Dr.
his plant
3 0 years
it isfor
The blossom
rose or fall
plant grows
catalogue of
she was wandering,
the early dawn, a
suddenly around
radiant figure ap-
was the glorious
tears. “Because I
have no offering
of Bethlehem,”
am
for
she
.g sumptuous gifts,
the Holy Child turned and
a smile towards the little
stretched out tiny hands to
the flowers.
interview with Mrs.
Jacobs, matron of the
County Home, a week
Christmas, it was very
that the spirit of Christ-
was already in the ah'
Christmas Plans Start Early
For County Home Matron
Ry MARJORIE STEINER
In an
Martha
Huron
before
evident
mas
there.
And how could it help being,
with nine decorated trees shin
ing throughout the home!
Each resident
own gifts from
friends besides
and treats from
ganizations in the county.
But most surprising of all
was to learn from Mrs. Jacobs
that each one in the home re
ceives a personal gift from her,
her son and his wife.
Begins In Summer
She begins as early
mer to buy their gifts,
can’t leave Christmas
his
and
remembrances
clubs and or-
will have
relatives
Much Dike Homo
As for Christmas dinner, it’s
much the same as we enjoy in
our homes—turkey and all that
goes with it, plum pudding,
mince pie and two kinds of
Christmas cake. Seven kinds of
home-made cookies have been
made for holiday eating.
The residents may accept in
vitations of friends to go out
for Christmas day and are free
to attend Church services if they
wish.
Our
with Mrs. Jacobs was that
Santa and her helpers are
ing sure that
happy day for
girls” at the Home.
conclusion after talking
Mrs.
malc-
is a
and
.County
Christmas
the “boys
Huron
Rudolph, Santa
At Lodge Party
The members of Pride of Hu
ron Rebekah Lodge enjoyed
their annual Christmas party
last Wednesday night.
Mrs. William Thompson, Mrs.
E. Lindenfield and Mrs, V. Arm
strong 'Were in charge of the
program which began -with a
carol sing-song led by Mrs.
Lindenfield and Mrs. E. Johns.
Mrs. A Ostland sang a solo and
a piano selection
Mrs. Earl Dixon.
“The Littlest
read by Mrs. II.
of 1 adies sang
Red-Nosed Reindeer,"
dolph’s
second
Claus.
Gifts
under
tree, were distributed by Santa.
I
as sum-
for you
shopping
till December when there are 87
on your list.
Mrs. Jacobs
like to get a
other costume
she finds time
or put hand-made
handkerchiefs for
men receive ties, !
or other useful g.
“Christmas day is their day,”
said Mrs. Jacobs, "we make no
plans for ourselves for that day.
Open house begins early in the
morning and continues until late
at night.”
says the women
little brooch or
jewellery. Then
to make aprons
■ edgings on
others. The
handkerchiefs
rifts.
McGillivray W. 1.
The McGillivray
their Christmas
township hall,
answered by
Christmas gifts.
The highlights of the meeting
White
Shelter
of
W. I.
meeting in
Roll call
suggestions
held
the
was
for
were the donation of
Gifts for the Children’s
in London, the reading
origin of Christmas, and of the
beautiful carols we sing
Christmas time.
A report on the convention
held at London was- written and
compiled by Mrs. McGuire and
read by Mrs. Lee in the absence
of Mrs. McGuire.
After the business was dis
pensed with and carols sung, a
social time was spent together.
the
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Gram Says
Let’s Talk
Turkey!
By MARJORIE STEINER
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ODD BITS
— By B.A. —
May all the exciting
joys of Christinas remain
with you and your
loved ones every day of the New Year.
South Huron‘s Record
Women of South Huron have
done a wonderful job in 19 52.
Besides raising the best bunch
of children in the country, they
have
cord
their
A
for the new hospital has come
through efforts of women’s
groups in the district. They’ve
donated generously to the Chil
dren’s Aid Society and County
Home. And they have
many hours of their
promoting better living
communities.
Church groups have
supported missionaries
the world. They’ve clothed chil
dren is mission schools and they
have worked at home in their
own churches.
They deserve a special tribute
as they.serve the best Christmas
dinners to be found. They’ve
put their ideals to work and
results show they’re going to
have a hard time beating the re
cord in 1953.
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shown about the best re-
of achievement in work for
communities yet.
good chunk of financing
is it
per-
than
Hu-
given
time in
in their
partially
all over
at South
School was a
Parents and
smile? Is it something like the
present rash of bow-ties or pre
dictions of fashion experts on
the color one must wear to be
up to date this winter? Or
that today’s teen-agers are
haps more serious-minded
ever before?
Commencement
ron District High
happy occasion,
friends were very happy and the
students formed about the best,
looking group of young people
we could remember seeing, sens
ible and fine in appearance and
poised in action. Yet there was
something missing — and espec
ially among the girls it was true
—the radiance that should come
with such an occasion.
Cheer up kids! You think the
old Pollyanna philosophies are
‘corny’ and you are right, they
are, but don’t be afraid to show
you’re happy. Sometimes it’s fun.
This week we
few tips , on
roasting the Christmas
This subject
story about
had her mother-in-law as
guest for the first Christmas
dinner she had ever prepared.
As the older woman was help
ing with last minute details of
the meal, she asked the bride
what kind of stuffing
used in the turkey,
replied, “Oh, I didn’t
use any, this turkey
stuffed when I bought
RoastingSThe Turkey
The information we are pass
ing on to you was prepared by
the Women’s Institute Branch,
Ontario Department of Agricul
ture:
Singe and remove stray pin
feathers, then wash the bird in
side and outside,
and body cavities
the bird is ready
ing. About three
needed for a 12
Pack dressing in
expands during
Turkeys should be stuffed just
before roasting, never the
before.
Truss the bird to give
neat appearance and plade
slow oven, 325°. Place it breast
down on a rack in an open pan
without water. Grease the skin
to prevent it from becoming dry
and tough or cover bird with a
piece of cheesecloth dipped in
melted fat. Baste frequently
with
A
best
bird
placed inside the body next to
the thigh should read 19 0 °F.
You can also tell if the meat is
done when the drumstick can be
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are giving you
preparing and
turkey,
reminded us of a
a young bride who
mother-in-law as a
the first
ever
she had
The bride
have
was
it.”
to
all
Sprinkle neck
with salt and
for the dress
quarts will be
pound turkey,
loosely as it
the roasting.
night
it a
in a
fat. Baste
drippings in the pan.
meat thermometer is the
test for doneness. When the
is done, a thermometer
Mid-Town Cleaners
Bud Preszcator Irv Armstrong
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In Song
“.Toy to
says. And
ter and district citizens sang the
words, we wished’ it was possible
to take that feeling and the sin
cere song from Exeter to each
part of the world where that
wonderful feeling is not known.
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Cheer Up
Is there a trend nowadays
says there’s something
with a good,
the World”, the
Sunday night as
song
Exe-
that
wrong
old - fashioned
^ihe remembrance of friends is
one outstanding joys of Christmas.
No wonder then, that we get
few® such pleasure in the approach of the Holiday
!; 'f season, with its all-pervading spirit of friendship
k an^ Sood will. A Merry Christmas
B. ’ and a ^aPPy New Year to all.
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Marie Wildfang
Aldeen Pym
Shirley Anderson
ANDERSON’S
EXETER
as a
their
very
%Girts Exchanged
At School Pa rties
Classroom parties with an ex
change of gifts were enjoyed by
Exeter’s public school pupils o.n
Thursday afternoon.
Friday morning all the grades
met in the assembly for a pro
gram of plays and music.
Four senior boys, Bob Skin
ner, Jim Russell, Calvin MeKer1
ral and Paul Wilson sang
barber Shop quartets and
comedy numbers were
popular.
Gerald Dykstra, playing his
mouth-organ, accompanied three
other Dutch boys who sang the
“Dutch National Anthem”
“Jingle Bells”
language.
Senior girls,
Sandra Walper.
Chopsticks”. Another group sang
“Willie Claus” accompanied by
Jeanette Taylor.
Janice Hamilton directed the
pupils of Mr. Blowes’ room In a
play entitled “Santa Claus on
Trial”.
Miss K. McGill’s pupils were
seen in a playlet, “Naming the
Bunny”.
After each pupil received
candy, teachers and pupils part
ed until school resumes on
January 5.
and
in their native
accompanied by
sang "Christftias
Banquet And Prizes
At Trivitt Party
The annual Christmas party
of Trivitt Memorial Sunday
School was held Wednesday eve
ning. Supper was served at 6
p.m. to a large number of
dren and their parents
filled the table to capacity.
The appetizing meal was
pared and served by officials of
the Sunday School assisted by
ladies of the congregation.
A short concert with the sing
ing of Christmas carols, accom
panied by Mrs. C. L. Langford,
was followed by a visit from
Santa Claus.
Prizes for regular attendance
were presented to Gary Middle
ton, Teddy Half, Bobbie Hall,
Joyce Bowers and Nancy Hall.
The Sunday School superin
tendent, Mr. O. S. Atkinson,
snoke briefly, thanking all those
who in any way assisted in
making the Christmas party
such a success.
chil-
who
pre-
Mrs. William Sillery
Heads Caven Ladies
The annual meeting of Caven
Auxiliary of
held last Tuesday
manse with Mrs.
presiding.
The devotional
charge of Mrs,
who told a Christmas story and
led in carol singing.
Reports of the year’s work
were received from the various
committees.
The nominating committee
presented the following slate of
officers: Honorary president,
Mrs. Henry Strang: past presi
dent, Mrs. E. Mitchell; presi
dent, Mrs. William Sillery; vice-
presidents, Mrs. D. Sinclair and
Mrs. A. Whilsmith; secretary,
Miss M. Brown; treasurer, Mrs.
J. Kydd; assistant, Mrs. G.
Dow.
Mission Band leaders, Mrs. J.
Taylor, Mrs. L. Learn; litera
ture, Mrs. C. Cann; supply, Mrs.
N. Stanlake;
Mrs. A.
Mrs. H.
welfare,
C. G.I.T.
clair; pianist, Mrs. E.
auditors, Mrs. J. Pryde and Mrs.
D. Miller.
The Rev. Donald Sinclair in
stalled the officers and closed
the meeting -with prayer.
the W.M.S. was
evening at the
Harry Strang
period was in
James Taylor,
Home Helpers,
Laing; Glad Tidings,
Sinr son; welcome and
Mrs. F. Whilsmith;
lpader, Mrs. D. Sin-
pianist, Mrs. E. Nixon;
Kirkton Horticultural Society
Boasts Over 200 Membership
Mrs. Fred Switzer ‘ •
elected president of the
Horticultural Society
annual meeting held
United Church Tuesday,
ber 9.
Other officers named were:
vice-presidents, Mrs. Ken Wood
and Mrs. Fred Johns; one-year
directors,
Mrs.
man
Hall,
year
was re
Kirkton
at the
at the
, Decem-
i, Mitchell, St. Marys,
and Brucefield.
Norman Hazelwood, on
of the organization, pre
Mrs. Arthur Cole with a
t, Mrs. Emerson Paton,
Wallace Selves, Mrs. Nor
Hazelwood, Mrs. George
Mrs. Harold Hern; two-
directors, Mrs. Victor Grin-
Mrs. Wilburt Kirkby, Mrs.
Humphrys, Mrs. Monty
Dobson, Mrs. James Willis; sec
retary- treasurer, Mr. C. A.
Campbell; assistant, Mrs, Nor
man Amos.
Mrs. 0. A. Campbell reported
a membership of Ml), covering
a wide area which includes
Kirkton, Woodham, Granton,
Ceiitralia, Cromarty, Staffa, Mun
ro, Russeldalc/ Science Hill,
Fullarton,
Exeter
Mrs.
behalf
sented Horticulture Service Diploma for
meritorious service to horticul
ture in her community. The dip
lomas are issued by the Ontario
Horticultural Association.
Mrs. Wallace Selves and Mrs.
Victor Grinney were appointed
delegates to the Ontario Horti
cultural Association Convention
in Toronto in March 1953.
Mr. James Burston, London,
introduced the speaker, Mr.
George Marchell and his associ
ate* Mr. Pearce, who showed
colored slides of many small
backyard gardens in the city Of
London. These pictures illustrat
ed to the many members present
what beauty can be developed in
a small sparse and by an amateur
gardener, in the planting of
shrubs, vines and flowers.
Members were given some
gladiola bulbs.
which were piled high
a decorated Christmas
was given In
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potatoes
grated onion
you
half
If
add
and
crumbs
like a
a cup
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Angel” was
Cole. A group
“Rudolph the
and Ru-
arrival on the scene was
only to that of Santa
moved up and down easily.
12 pound turkey will take 4
more hours to cook.
We will include recipes for
three, kinds Of dressing. They
. „ home-
can’t make it by
' Grams will ad-
three
may be helpful to young
makers who <
guess (as many
mit they do.)
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Sage And Onion
3 onions
1 cup stale bread crumbs
1 tsp. powdered sage
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook onions till tender in boil
ing salted water. Drain
shop fine. Add to bread
and seasonings,
moist dressing
scalding milk.
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Potato Dressing
3 cups hot mashed „.....
1 cup stale bread crumbs1 ' - . ’
1 egg
Vs cup finely chopped salt pork
1 teaspoon powdered sage
Salt and pepper to taste
Mash potatoes fine, add bread
crumbs, onion, pork and season
ings. Mix with lightly beaten egg.
Chestnut
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Dressing
chestnuts
butter
stale bread crumbs
scalded milk
and pepper to taste
lbs.
dup
cup
cup
Salt
Remove, shells and blanch nuts
by pouring boiling water over
them. Let stand five minutes
and remove brown skins. Cook
in boiling salted water till ten
der. Mash finely. Add butter and
seasonings also crumbs which
have had scalded milk poured
over them.?.!
The value of our friendships is ap
preciated more and more as we
go further and further on our busi
ness journey. To our old friends
and new acquaintances we extend
our sincerest wishes for a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Wm. McKenzie
GENERAL STORE
the joy
and faith of Ghristmas guide
you into paths that lead to a happy
and prosperous SNew year.
The Hollow Tree Gift Shop
Helen M. Hardy Helen C. Anthony,
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25% Off Regular Prices
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are putting on a two-day Christmas Sale. All the Items Listed Below Have Been
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Sizes 10, 14, 16, 18
Long Coats
Sizes 10, 14, 16, 18, 18i/2
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