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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1954-12-16, Page 8Page 8 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 16, 1954 Attend Convention On Agriculture The Women’s Committee, Zone | Winston Shapton, Mrs. Harold 2, of the Ontario Federation of ‘ Hunter and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor, of Agriculture met in Stratford oniSoutl* Huron. December 10. Those attending! A resolution was presented fa- Irom Huron county were Mrs. ’ voting free milk for school child- Tait Clark, Mrs. Gordon Greig ren, thus lessening the amount of and Mrs. O. G. Anderson, North . fluid milk going into the produc- Huron; Mrs. Arthur Rundle, Mrs. tion of butter of which there is a . I Feminine Facts And Fancies Highlight Ladies' Meetings Dot’s Beauty Shoppe (South of Jack Smith Jeweller) Naturelle Permanent Waving Lustron Cold Wave Dorothy G. Pfaff, Prop, Phone 71-W Exeter COUTTS CHRISTMAS CARDS The Exeter Times-Advocate CHRISTMAS Permanent Special Reduction On Cold Waves $15 PERMANENT FOR ... $10 PERMANENT FOR........ $7.50 PERMANENT FOR ... ... $10.00 ... $ 7.50 ... $ 5.50 Hair Cutting is the Foundation of Styling CALL US SOON FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT Phone 466-W Chatelaine Beauty Shop 113 Main St. Exeter Lose Meaning? “What does Christmas actual ly mean to each of us! subject of meditation Mrs. ‘ ~ " Road, mas Auxil Chun last. Becuuse because of be-done we lose the true meaning of Christmas” said Mrs. Moores. Her message was timely, direct and heart searching. “At this gift giving season may each one of us in all honesty pray, 'Make me a Light in this world’ — it is a holy task bequeathed to us” challenged the speaker. In a motion of appreciation to Mrs, Moores Mrs. H. Powe said “our truest thanks will^he how we use the message you have given us.” Miss Pearl Keyes conducted the worship service assisted by Mrs. C. W. Miller, Mrs. M. Han nigan and Mrs. I-I. Perkins. Mrs. Donald Bray and Miss Doris El-1 ford of Thames Road contribut ed a vocal duet “Star of the East” accompanied by Miss Mar ilyn Moores. Mrs. Jack Coates also sang a Christmas solo with accordion accompaniment.. ' was the given ’.by W. J. Moores of Thames guest speaker, at the Christ- meetin. airy h on g of the in James Thursday Afternoon St. United afternoon Mrs. Lloyd Taylor, -retiring president, opened the meeting and conducted the business session. In a few well-chosen words Mrs. 0. W. JJown expressed the ap preciation of the members 'to 'Mrs. Taylor for hei’ and untirinc for the past .four years. good leadership efforts as president oi your Entertain Children Mrs. Russell Brock was host ess on December 8 for the Christ mas meeting of Kippen East Women’s Institute with Mrs. Fred Brock as co-hostess. A beautifully decorated tree . and Christmas emblems formed an at tractive setting for the affair at which pre-school children were special guests. Mrs. J. McLellan presided. Members responded to the roll call by indicating last year’s Christmas gift which was most appreciated. Mrs. Janies Mc Naughton commented on the mot to, “All we ever have is what we give to others,” 'I'lle Christmas story was told by Mrs. R. N. Peck. The Tweedsmuir History Book was discussed and members were asked to write up their farm hist ory. A Christmas box fowl, Christmas cake will be forwarded to Lodge, Toronto, where was Star Mcknights PHONE 474 EXETER Mrs. Tay- HURRY! HURRY! LADIES' WEAR McKnight's Fill In And Mail This Coupon Now! Addreit NECKLAC6 TOOI STRATTON MFG. CO., TORONTO, ONTARIO YOUR MONEY IMMEDIATELY refunded ip you are not COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH TALKING TRUDY* Here Ate My Nuuety Rhyme Prefeteneet Marked 1 to 4 (3 ROCK-A-BYE <ABY 0 MARY HAD A LlTTlE IAMB. □ OH JgSgMy LITTLE E PUSSY CAT, PUSSY CAT Wood, a member of the Institute is a patient with polio. Mrs. G. Slavin reviewed current events and recitations were given by the little tots, Jim Finlayson, Les lie Broadfoot and David Brock. The collection amounting to $10 will be forwarded to the Children’s Aid at Goderich. Mem bers exchanged gifts. Plans were made for a dance between Christ mas and New Years, and a euchre and dance in January. Santa Claus distributed gifts and each child received a bag of treats. Lunch was served. Gift Suggestions The Christmas theme was car ried out in the program of Elim- ville Women’s Institute. Mrs. Del- mer Skinner, who convened the program, read “The Joy of Christ mas” as the opening number. After the singing of carols, Mrs. George Kellett conducted the Sac-1 red Moments and Mrs. Ross Skin- I ner told the Christmas story, Mrs. ; Jackson Woods gave a reading, “Christmas Eve,” and Mrs. Philiii Johns contributed a piano solo. Suggestions for unusual Christ mas gifts were given by Mrs, Del- nier Skinner. Roll call answered by “something I’d like for Chirstmas”. A short skit, “A Christmas For Olga,” was presented by Mrs. Gilbert Johns, Mrs. Deliner Skin ner, Mrs. Alvin Cooper, Harold Hunter, Mrs. Harold lor and Mrs. Harold Bell. More Yule containing and gifts Lyndhurst Mrs. John Gram Says: By B. A. By MARJORIE STEINER de >;< candy is always a FOR $1.00! always think one of the 'Christmas cookies is short We were hoping someone send us their recipe but . Bake medium cut in until light oven, 300- thoroughly. Roll and sired brown 325° shapes. in a : -K * SEE WHAT THE HOLLOW TREE HAS Cups and Saucers Cake Plates * Condiment Sets Tear-Drop Ash-Trays Jema Fig-urines Writing Paper Costume Jewellery Vases and Planters Relish and Bonbon Dishes The Hollow Tree Gift Shop nicest bread, would none had arrived. Over the phone, Mrs. Frank Whilsmith was tell ing us about Caven Christmas Fair and the Christmas cakes, puddings and shortbread the ladies had made for it. When we told her we’d like a shortbread recipe we knew we had asked the right person. She didn't even have to consult her cook book for she has used this recipe, which came from Scotland, many years. SHORTBREAD (Mrs. Frank Whilsmith) cups all-purpose flour cups butter cup brown sugar or icing sugar egg yolk 42i for 1 Knead all ingredients together Lamps Occasional Chairs Smoker Stands Mirrors Hampers Cedar Chests Sewing Machines Luggage Occasional Tables Magazine Racks Baby Carriages Desks Card Table Sets Foam Pillows Figurines Strollers Skirts Blouses Handbags Sweaters Lingerie Scarves • ’Kerchiefs Gloves Hosiery Parasols Pyjamas Robes * Homemade treat. It-idsappears so fast at the Christmas season that it’s a good idea to make plenty. This week we have two recipes we know you will want to try. Mrs. Melvin King’s recipe is one she has used for Carol Now feel the song, Silent, swelling, And know the force Urging to be free. Deny the song And weep or laugh Or issue anger To still, knowing air. Now ‘hear the song, Vibrant, spreading; Heart to voice— Voice to proud heart. And sing! For The Girls Young And Old On Your List • choose gifts they can wear from Come to McKnight’s for fashion wise Feminine Gifts for the “she’s” in your life, We’re all set with fresh ly replenished stocks of lovely clothes and accessories which we know girls will treasure. We extend a special invitation to the men to gift-shop here. Let ns help you pick the perfect gift for your ladies. For The Home »- Are The Best Of All HOPPER FURNITURE phone as EXETER over 30 years. ENGLISH TOFFEE (Mrs. Melvin King) cups brown sugar cup corn syrup lb. butter can Eagle brand condensed milkBring to a boil and boil 20 minutes stirring constantly as it is apt to stick to the pan. Add 1 cu'p o.f broken nut meats. Pour into buttered pan and mark be fore it is cold. Do not use a glass dish as sometimes it is necessary to “whack” the pan to loosen the candy. * :i! * Mrs. Earl Shapton has sent us her favorite candy recipe, too. We know the whole family will en joy • c mv uvve 0 •Pussy CAT, Pussy * homemade peanut brittle. PEANUT BRITTLE (Mrs. Earl Shapton) cup blanched peanuts cup granulated sugar cup corn syrup tsp. salt tb. butter 1 3 J i Measure peanuts into a pan and heat in slow oven while mak ing the syrup. Measure sugar and corn syrup into saucepan. Bring to boil, stir ring until sugaj1 dissolves. Then boil gently, stirring occasionally,- until a little syrup dropped into cold water forms a brittle ball (264° on candy thermometer). Remove from heat and add salt and butter and hot peanuts. Pour quickly inch greased pan.* * * * Everyone is offering specials for Christmas, so we will too and give you week for Mrs. J. the news in for a Christmas cake she makes that doesn’t need to be made weeks ahead of time. So if you have put off making yours, perhaps you’d like to try this one. Mrs. Paton says it’s easy to make and de licious to eat. CHRISTMAS CAKE’ (Mrs. J. H. Paton) cups brown sugar cups hot water tb. butter or shortening tsp. salt tsp. cinnamon tsp. cloves lb. large seeded raisins quickly stir in into 8- an extra recipe this good measure. H. Paton, who sends us of Clanedboye, dropped chat and told us of a 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 Boil above ingredients together for five minutes. Cool. Add; 1 “tsp. soda dissolved in hot water cups sifted flour cup currants tsp. vanilla cup cup cup _ cup . Mrs. Baton adds 1 pound dates and more raisins than the recipe calls for and also some almond flavoring. No eggs are needed in this recipe. Correction: Sorry to say there were three errors in Mrs. William Wood’s Christmas cake recipe. A misunderstanding on our part of abbreviations for teaspoon and tablespoon: 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon soda, and 2 teaspoons cream of tartar are the correct amounts, Hope no one used the recipe with tablespoons of these ingredients or Gram will spend Christmas ifi the dog-house for sure, walnut meats cherries peel pineapple Yes, Talking Trudy is always ready to say her piece! "Mary had |a Little Lamb, ’Rock-a-Bye Baby," "Pussy Cat, Pussy ’ Cat 1 or "Oh, where has My Little Dog Gone" . . . ask your little girl which of these four famous nursery rhymes she likes best. Trudy will recite that rhyme as often as you want. Trudy is a big, beautiful cuddly doll, all decked out in a sweet plaid pinafore and cute hooded bonnet to match. She s 24 inches tall and sturdily built to take all sorts of punishment and still talk in rhyme. There’s no complicated machinery, no delicate settings to go wrong. Just turn the sturdy handle at Trudy’s back and she talks in rhyme . . . every time! 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