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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1955-05-05, Page 10THE TIMESAI VOC'ATE, .EXETER, ,ONTARIO TBURSDAY MORNING, MAY Op 1965 Feminine A rage Devoted to the Interests of the Women Readers of The Times -Advocate Ladies' Bowling Fete Honors Top Scorers The Women's Dowling League nded the •season With a banquet et the legion Memorial Hall on .I.+'riday night at which tropbies and prizeswere awarded and of- ticers elected for the 1955-56 season. League winme`rs, the Hot Dogs, each received a silver cup. The Happy Gals, group "A" winners. end .the Wee Hopees , winners of .group "i3.", each received silver trophies and .the Wee Hopes also won the Dist trophy which Mrs. Ross Tuckey presented to Miss Norma sSnell, team representative. Dot's Beauty Shoppe (South of Jack Smith Jeweller) Naturelle Permanent Waving Lustron Cold Wave Dorothy G. Pfaff, Prop. Phone 71-W ]Exeter SUPERIOR Propane Limited Tour Distributor for Propane Gas and Appliiaaeee for Farm, Home and Industry Call Stratford 4174 Mrs.. Pete' Durand, the new president, captured three prizes for her high single of 320, in - eluding the high single trophy, The Times - Advocate plaque, which was presented by Mrs. E. S. Steiner, and the Jack Smith watch,. which was presented by Mrs. Jack :Smith. To round out her lack, Airs. Durand's name was drawn for a door prize. Mrs, Rene Francois won the high average tropby and Fink's trophy with her average of 204. High triple award was presented to Mrs. Fred Darling with 736 points. Mrs, Darling also won the Dot's Beauty Shop award for high triple which was presented by Mrs. Harvey Pfaff. Names of the league and play- off winners will be added to the Brady trophy In the bowling lanes. A presentation' was 'made to. Miss Kay Hay who reported the bowling news to the local paper. Elected to the new executive were Mrs. P. Durand, president; Mrs. Fred Darling, vice-president, and Miss Dorcas Sillery, secretary- treasprer. Mrs. Gerald Lawson, president, was chairman of the evening and Mrs. Glen Bonnallie, vice-presi- dent, convened the program which began with a sing -song with Mrs. Jack Smith as accompanist. Readings, vocal and instru- mental solos, skits and dancing; wereincluded in the program to which each team contributed a number. let me help .you `. 'fashion" your figure I am your6pirella Figure Stylist. I can help you "fashion" your figure with a Spirella foundation wardrobe— every brassiere and girdle made to your own 'measurements -- every garment created for you, and you alone. your Spirella figure stylist ' Mrs. V. Armstrong 89 Anne St. W. Phone .125 For Mother A NEW BOOK "The Living I+ aith"—Lloyd Douglas "Andrew Connington"—Grace Irwin (A sequel to "Least Of A11 Saints.") at, "Apples Don't Just Grow"—Maida Parlow French (The story of a woman's courage and a mother's love.) "I Take This Man'; --A new one by Emilie Loring. Also Books by Edna Jaques and Patience Strong Better Homes and Garden's Cook Book Oxford Concise Dictionary e • • • The Choosa .Book Shop Clara E. Wellington, Prop. EXETER, ONT. PHONE 576-W MONTREAL—An open letter to all children from me, a mother! There's nothing we mothers would like to have on our own Mother's Day more than some of the beautiful CIRCLE -BAR . HOSIERY! It'se a flattering gift—and one we always need. And'do, dear children, remember the name, Circle-Bar—because it's the most famous name for hosiery . . the nylons are exquisitely sheer and have the new "lanolin -finish" which makes for longer wear -snag resistance—and that lovely fit which makes one's ankles pret- tier. Many of us mothers have bought the sturdy socks for our young- sters—men folk, tool—and know that in nylons or socks—Circle-Bar is the name for quality! Crisper! Fresher! Smoother! Ajl those nice ad- +l i jectives will describe y ourl cottons, shirts, curtains when Gou stareh with LIDE LIQUID STARCH! Glide has everything to m e starching easy.... no cooking, boiling or straining! All you do is add water to Glide ---either hot or cold -and you have the smoochest starch that leaves your laundry easier to iront It takes so little time—to make such a great difference in the appearance of your shirts, fable linens, curtains—children's f melte or your own cotton dresses. Ask for Glide Liquid Starch in the '32 • oz.—or 64 oz. bottle—and you'll be delighted with the re- sults you get! "I'll Do The Dishes!" ... Be- lieve me, you'll hear that cry far more often if you use the nest/ LIQUID DETERGENT —GAY! Dish- washing is now almost a pleasure—for Gay makes • the nicest suds—that have a de- lightful fragrance. Its extra grease. cutting power cleans the toughest grease an pots and pans—and you'll find your china, silver and glass sparkling with a flew beauty f . Best of it is --Gay is gentle an the hands. Very economical too -- one bottle of Gay does fifty dish- washings More than any two boxes of powder detergent! I think 'we get more in Gay than in any other liquid detergent, too. Try for yourself—today! I Cleaned tlp Some Worries, Too. This year_ I decided I'd take advantage of epring,cleaning to clean tip a lot of • those nagging lttle worries that have been at the. bark of me mind for u long time. As T went along, I collected all the valuables r found lying in bureau drawers throughoutthe house and took them down to the BANK OF ,14IONT1'titAL where, for leas than two cents a day, I rented a Safety Deposit B. Now I know our valuable papers andjewelry are safe from ,Toss, fire and I , theft, f, you have important papers and valuables lying about the house, gather them now while you're spring cleaning andlace them in a Safety.!;!epos!! BO at "MY BAN1>v' BEST FESTIVAL RECORD—Sandra Walper, 12 -year-old daughter of Mr .and Mrs. Norman Walper, Exeter, recorded the most outstanding individual achievement at South Huron Music Festival with two scholarships and five firsts, T -A. Photo Tops In Piano And Vocal Girl Wins Fesfival Honors Sandra Wolper, 12 -year-old daughter pf Mr. and Mrs. Nor- man 'Walper, Exeter, posted the outstanding individual record in this year's South Huron Music Festival by winning two scholar- ships and five first prizes, it was revealed this week with the an- nouncement of the final list of awards. The pretty grade eight pupil of Exeter Public School topped her age group in both piano and vocal solo competitions to win the special tuition awards. Her highest mark in the six events in which she competed was 87, one, less than the highest total awarded by Adjudicator Dr. G. Roy Fenwick, supervisor `of music for schools in Ontario. Her low; est mark was a high 85. Sandra received Huronia Male Choir scholarships for the best vocal solo by an Exeter student and the 'best piano solo for boys and girls 12 to. 14 years of age. She won first place in the pia- no solo class; 13 years and under, with a mark of 87; and the girl's vocal solo class, 14 years and un- der, with a mark of 86. In the piano duet class,Sandra, and Jocelyn Howey placed first with a mark of 87. In the piano trio competition, Dr, Fenwick awarded 86 points to • Sandra,. Grace Routley and Allison Clark. The outstanding musician -won the girls' vocal duet class; sing- ing inbing with Marlene McBride for a mark of 86: She was second in the girl's open vocal solo div- ision. - Sandra Is the piano pupil of Mrs. Frank Nixon. She has never had vocal lessons 'but has been a member of the Junior Choir of .James St. Church, directed by Mr. Lawrence Wein, since she was old enough to join. Music is not :only•:one of Sand- ra's accomplishments. She le also a figure skater and dancer. She belongs to the James St. and the Girl Guides. • Her father is a member of the Huronia Male Chorus, sponsors of the festival, �. 4, E,5 Honors Past Matrons, Past matrons were honored at the meeting of 'Exeter 'Chapter O.E.S. last Wednesday night when Mrs. Stan Love, W.M. and. Mr. Stan love, W.B. presided. The past matrons who were present included Mrs, W. D. San- ders, Mrs. J. D. ,Smith, Mrs. R. W. ICestle, Mrs, R. I,. .Matz, airs. W. E. Middleton, _Mrs, F. R. Dobbs, Mars. Allan Fraser and Mrs, I,r, B. Hodgson. During the ceremony Mrs, Jack. Dickins sang, accompanied by Mrs, Ron Squire. Each past matron received a bouquet of flowers and Mrs. W. D. Sanders presented W.M., Mrs. Love with a gift on behalf of :the past matrons, Entertain Ladies During Quilting Main Bt. Evening Auxiliary held a quilting in 'the church on Monday evening. n A varied 'programentertained the Auxiliary members while they quilted, .Shirley Wurm spoke on "The Religion, and Life Emblem Badge of .the Girl Guides," Grace Mc- Kenzie spoke on "Marion Bell," Both girls had given their sub- jects at the speaking contest sponsored b y the ' Home and School Association. es, Phyllis and Shirley Merkley sang two duets; Jocelyn Ilowey and Sandra Walper played a pia- no duet and Sandra played the piano solo which won her a schol- arship at the music festival. Joc- elyn also played a piano solo. • Mrs. • Percy 1Vlerkley gave a report of the Presbyterial meet- ing. Save everything saleable for the Hospital Auxiliary. rummage sale, May 14. Institute EIects Officers • Assists Welfare Groups Mrs. H. H. Strang was elected Iantyne, Mrs. Andrew Dougall, president of Hurondale Women's Mrs. Bruce Tuckey. Institute last Wednesday succeed- Press reporter, Ws . Harry Jef- Ing Mrs. William Sims who be- frey;pianists, Mrs. Harold Jef- came past—president. frey, Miss Doris Elford; auditors, Mrs. Wm. Elford, Mrs. Robert Jeffrey; finance committee, Mrs. Wm.: ,Sims,Ms's. M. Dunn, Mrs. Sam Hendrick, Mrs. L. Ballan- tyne, Mrs. L. ,Gibson, Mrs. 'Orville Beaver, Mrs. R. 'Jeffery. The meeting was held at the supper hour at the home of Mrs. Arthur Rundle who was assisted by Mrs. R. Westcott,' Mrs. G. Hicks, Mrs. Ben Case, Mrs.' Wil- fred Hunkin, Mrs. Alvin Moir and Mrs. Carman Cann. :Others elected were vice-pres- idents, Mrs, Roylance Westcott and Mrs. Mac Hodgert; secretary - treasurer, Mrs. Lee Webber; as- sistant, Mrs. Wilfred Hunkin; district director, Mrs. Garnet Hicks; alternate, Mrs. Lloyd Bal- lantyne; directors, Mrs. Ross Oke Mrs. Les Gibson, Mrs. Harry Snell, Mrs. ''Robert Meyer. Emergency . committee, Mrs. Harold Jeffery, Mrs. Bev Mor- gan, Mrs. Wm.-Sillery, Mrs. Wm. Rowcliffe, Mrs. Mervin Dunn, Mrs, Win. iElford, Mrs. Percy Passmore; representatives to dis- trict annual, Mrs. H. H. ,Strang, Mrs. G. Hicks, Mrs. Lloyd Bal - Gram. Says: Who Doesn't Like Rhubarb? By MARJORIE STEIDIER Few people we know can resist the first rhubarb sauce and pies, even though they may not be in- cluded in their diets, It would take a pretty Strong will power to pass up that first pie, now wouldn't it? Stronger than we possess, I'm afraid. Most women have a pet recipe for rhubarb pie, so we'll give you one for shortcake which sounds pretty tempting too. RHUBARB • SHORTCAKE 2 cups flour tsp. soda 1 cup thick sour milk 1 tsp. salt 2 the butter Cut butter into dry ingredients. Add !!gibe gradually while mix- ing to a soft dough with a fork. Turn dough onto floured board and pat out. Cut into rounds and bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Split and serve with thick rhu- barb sauce between and on top of shortcakes. SAL -CE Cook 6 cups rhubarb over low heat for 5 niintites then increase heat. Add cup sugar, and cook only a few minutes, stirring fre- quently. d' ,* a We are getting into the time of year when'' showers and trousseau teas for brides will be nun'ierous. We think the recipe Mrs, !!'red Cornish sent us would make tempting little cakes for such an affair. Diu Alli:• 1"lAI s (Mrs. Fred Cornish) cup soft butter cup brown .sugar (packed) 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour Mix these ingredients and press into greased 12x8 inch pan. Bake ler 15 minutes. TOPPING 2 eggs (unbeaten) 1 cup brown sugar (packed) 1 tsp. vanilla tsp. salt 1 cup corn flakes 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup chopped Walnuts Mix eggs with sugar until very iig}lt and fluffy. Add the rest of •ingredients. Mix well and spread over baked layer. Return to oven and bake 20 minutes. a, * * A pear salad would make an attractive addition to a luncheon for the bride or, if you're not Planning to entertain, friend hus- band and the family would be sure to enjoy this colo!'ful dish as a salad or dessert. • PEAR, SALAD 2 15 oz. tins pear halves tsp. essence of peppermint 10 drops green vegetable color- . ing 1 cup seedless raisins e cup peanuts. Drain pears, reserving the sy- rup, Add peppermint flavoring to syrup and divide it into two equal parts. Add vegetable color- ing to bee half, the syrup and place 'half the pears in it until chilled and slightly tinted. Add remaning pears to uncolored sy- rup. Put raisins and peanuts through food chopper. Moisten with ,two tablespoons liquid drain- ed front pears and mix well. Drain Pearn and fill ea'vittes with pea- nut�ralsin mixture. Me one tinted and one untinted !'sear half, cut side up, for each serving, Serves six. • Present. Gift Before the business meeting be- gan Mrs. •Earl Mitchell, who is moving from the community, was presented with a gift by Mrs. W. Sims following the reading of an address by Mrs. Harold Jeffery. A bank book containing a dol- lar was presented to Brian, in- fant son' of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Beaver. , Miss Doris Elford discussed the "Four IC's of Success—Character, Courage, Cheerfulness and Co- operation." Mrs. , laugh Love reported on the South. Huron Hospital Auxil- iary; district director, Mrs, G. Hicks, on the executive meeting at Hensall; Mrs. A. Rundle on the Girls' C1Ub which has just com- pleted the "Milky 'Way" project which they will exhibit at Achieve- ment Day in Seaforth High School on May 14; Mrs, H. IL Strang on the re -organized Exeter branch of the !Canadian Cancer Society. Reports of standing commit- tees were given by Mrs. M. Dunn, Mrs. A, Moir, " Mrs. W, Sillery, Mrs. Harry Snell, Miss Elford and Mrs. Rundle; emergency, Mrs. Harold Jeffery; secretaries re- port, Mrs. L. Webber; finance committee, Mrs. Hugh Love; auditor's report, Mrs. W. Elford. During the year two •family nights were held with A. Y. Mc- Lean and J. A. Carmen, of Chat- ham, as guest speakers. Many Activities Funds were raised this year by selling premium blankets, exhibit- ing at Exeter Fair and entering a float and skit; card parties, Dutch auctions, catering to ban quete and sponsoring a paint de- monstration. 'ovations totaling $390 were made to ,Canadian Cancer Society, Mental Health Associa- tion, Ceylon Kitchen project; Riverside Church, Toronto;. War Memorial Children's Hospital. A publie'speaking• contest was spon- sofed and gifts of bank books made to six new babies: I'final pians were glade for,the• District Annual in Thames Road United Chureh on June 1 for which 1#urondaie institute will. be hostesses, Timing things you don't need to Candy Elliot's showroom May 13. The Hospital Auxiliary will .turn them into cash May 14, Odd Bits By iii, , Sentiment Excused The, local Hospital Auxiliary ,rummage sale is most tinpely--- even though it threatens- to push us a 'bit to get cleaning In closets • and cupboards. And though we dislike being pushed, somewhere there's a per- fectly sound chafing -diel, candle- holder saved for ,lust sect an event. 1teconsidering, and on the bas- is of a deep attachment for said article, wa may just ,substitute some .things less .aesthetic and a little more menday, to-saturday, since, after all, the cause is prac- tical (and alas the sentiment Probably better appreciated at the back of some shelf), Some Planning ,Sometime ,Sunday night, robins started their 1955 'foundation on the front porch, attaching a few guy wires to the door—which opened and ruined the plan Mon- day morning. With .all the !building experi- ence since robin one, they still remain such zaney architects. We once had a nest jammed between a trumpet -vine and a porch post. Pt too fell, ,but'not until a day or -two after thr`,see-' and hatch had made its •ground - debut.. We suspect that `ma robin' scooter for home whenever a wind breathed her way and thus she provided the needed ballast to hold the nest ip •place ----because it was a very slight -wind which finally .tipped it, Taste Of Honey - INow and then, as we .notice our stores' merchandise and ad- vertising, we wonder if we're in the midst of a grand dream and the days When we lined up for butter and saved scrap mat- erial are close enough that we feel greatly fortunate. With the feeling is a nagging remihder that the generation sprouting today can little help but take prosperity for granted and expect it to breeze ahead quite effortlessly. Such an inlaid faith in the future can't be condemned, but taste the lioney on our toast as it is rather good too, to really we eat it. Successful April Tea A successful April Shower Tea was held in Legion Memorial Hall on•Saturday afternoon sponsored by Exeter Chapter O.E.S. Mrs. Stanley Love, W.M., re- ceived the guests assisted by seve- ral associate matrons and past matrons. Tea •was poured by past matrons of the Chapter. Gordon Hayter, of Pontiac, Mich., won the draw for hostess chair. Mrs. Herbert Broom won a hand -crocheted buffet set donat- ed by Mrs: Garnet Patterson, of Grand Bend. Hold First Meet In New Parlors Mrs. • Ralph Batten presided for 'the first meeting of James St, Evening Auxiliary to be held in the new church parlors. A programin keeping••.,with Mother's. Day included ;poems' by Mrs. William Allison and Mrs. Clara Wellington; ,a solo by Mar- ilyn Bissett and a duet by Mar- ilyn Bissett and Connie Ostland. Mrs. Wellington introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. A. E. Holley. Taking as her theme. "Sharing"the speaker remarked that in "Sharing", which Is the most wonderful- job 1n the world, sharing is an essential quality. "To serve God in his church and to share with the, Eternal is the greatest partner- ship int the world," Mrs. Holley concluded. A child's life is nlbre precious than the time you'll save by speeding. The Ontario Safety' League reminds you to drive eare- •fttlly! Children should be seen and not hurt!. 4:IdesEiect See the "Personally 'Yours" Album .at. The Tunes -,advocate for Wedding Invitations Serviettes Coasters — Gift Ideas The Times ►dvoca. tie The newest ! Chic toppers of pretty white boucle in heaven- ly styles — comfortable for spring, summer and fall and truly fashionable. 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