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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1955-12-08, Page 16F»ge IQ THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 8, 19SS You cant qo CANADIAN PROPANE Has Bfeen Appointed Rawleigh Dealer for " Usborne, Biddulph & Blanshard For Your Rawleigh Needs Phone Kirkton 22-r-11 Yule Cookies By 3LARJORIE STEINER STARTING IMMEDIATELY , Mr. Wm. Dickey Dot’s Beauty Shoppe (South of Jack Smith Jeweller) Naturelle Permanent Waving Lustron Cold Wave Dorothy G. Pfaff, Prop, phono 71-W Exeter & APPLIANCES GRATTON & HOTSON Phone 156 Grand Bend IF you Feel These days most people work under pressure, worry more, sleep less. This strain on body and brain makes physical fitness easier to lose—harder to regain. Today’s tense living, lowered resistance, overwork, worry—any of these may affect normal kidney action. When kidneys get out of order, excess acids and wastes remain in the system, Then backache, disturbed rest, that “tired-out” heavy- headed feeling often follow. That’s the time to take Dodd’s Kidney Pills. Dodd’s stimulate the kidneys to norrpal action. Then you feel better—sleep better—work better. Ask for Dodd’s Kidney Pills at any drug counter. 53 Feminine Facts ’n Fancies A Page Devoted to the Interests of the Women Readers of The Times-Advocate If you haven’t made your mincemeat -for christmias yet ypu may like to try this recipe which Mrs. Valeria Armstrong passed along to us after she had made hers last* week. It keeps nicely in, a crock and is pretty handy to have for pies, tarts and cook ies. Mincemeat (Mrs. Valeria Armstrong) 2 lbs. lean beef Yz peck chopped apples % lb. chopped suet 1% lb. seeded raisins 1% lb. currants oi* seedless raisins 1% lb. brown sugar % lb. mixed peel % lb. mixed, -ground spice 1 qt. cider or apple juice. ’Cook meat until tender, through food chopper. Add re maining ingredients. -Scald cider or apple juice before adding. * * * # Now for some cookie recipes. You just can’t have too many ready for holiday visitors. It’s nice to have a variety too so this Put If You Care Enough TO GIVE THE VERY BEST See the boxed assortment of Coutts Hallmark Cards at The Times-Advocate. If you wish, personalized cards you will find several albums of the very finest Hallmark Cards. "MM .DELICIOUS!' c/ AYLMER Home Economic 11 brl week we’ll give you two recipes to try. While attending the county rally of the W.I. at Grand Bend, we chatted with Mrs. J. Mervyn Tieman of Dashwood who was very willing to contribute to our column. Here is her recipe for acolumn. Here is her recipe for “nice spicy Christmas cookie’’: Date Nut Drops (Mrs. J_. M, Tieman) % cup shortening 1 cup brown sugai* 2 eggs 2 cups chopped nuts 2 cups raisins 2 cups chopped dates 2 Tbsp, orange or pineapple juice 1% cup sifted flour % tsp. baking sodaU tsp. salt % tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. allspice,. Blend shortening and i Add eggs and beat well, nuts, raisins and dates. Stir in fruit juice. Sift dry ingredients together and add to first mix ture. Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheet. Bake in moderate oven (375°) for 12 to 15 minutes.* * * * The friend who contributed this recipe for Brownies, brought •a sample to us. They were chewy and delicious. The secret of their crispness lies in very thin. Chocolate (A Good sugar. . Add * spreading them Elect Officers For Auxiliary Mrs. Wm. McKenzie was named the new president of the Main St. Evening Auxiliary at their meeting on Tuesday evening. Mrs. G. Layton presented the slate of officers and is the honorary pres ident for the coming year with Mrs. A. Rapson. Mrs. E. Carter as advisory president. Other officers include vice pres idents Mrs. Tom Walker, Mrs. Ross Tuckey and Mrs.- Jack Doerr; secretary, Mrs. Robt. Turnbull; assistant, Mrs. Earl Carroll; corresponding secretary, Mrs. A. Bowen; treasurer, Mirs. Eugene Howey; assistant, Mrs. Morley Sanders. . The group leaders are Mrs. Wm. Higgins, Mrs. Clarence McDonald and Mrs1. Wm, Marshall; mission band leaders, JMrs. Reg. Taylor, Mrs. Harold Skinner and Mrs. G. Mathers; baby band leader, Mrs. Don Hooper; pianist, Mrs. Frank Wildfong; The committees include visiting, Mrs. A. Willard, Mrs. E. Carroll; telephone, Mrs. F. Hatter; Ways and means, Mrs. A. Frayne, Mrs. G. Skinner and Mrs. C. Wilson. Mrs. M. C. Fletcher as guest speaker told of her trip to Mexico. The worship service was taken by Mrs. A, Willard assisted by Mrs. Wm. Marshall, Mrs. A. Bow en, Mrs. Bert Ostland, Mis. E. Howey. Mrs. E. Carroll, Mrs. M. Sanders and Mrs. F. Hatter. Mis ses Marilyn Bissett and Connie Ostland contributed two vocal' du ets and Marilyn an accordion sel ection. Mrs. P. Merkley, retiring pres ident, conducted the business. It was decided to send a donation to Dr. Whiting at Hazelton B.C. The Womens Association and the Afternoon Auxiliary of the Women’s Missionary Society were guests for the evening. Institute At Hurondale Hears About UK Trips Mrs. Alvin Moir and Cecil Por ter, who both traveled to the British Isles and from there tour ed the Continent last summer, shared their Interesting experienc es with Hurondale W.I. members at their meeting last week. Mr, Porter showed a collection of pictures he had taken on his travels. Mrs. Moir, who, with her hus band, visited their daughter and son-in-law, F/L and Mrs. Gordon Squires in Cambridge, England, attended a meeting of Cambridge shire Federation Women’s Insti tute. She also attended a meet ing W Hurondale’s sister Insti tute a't Hollifield. The motto “Politeness is like an air cushion; there may not .be anything in it but it eases the jolts’’ was discussed by Mrs. Sam Hendrick. Roll call was answer ed by a comment on our educa tional eystem. Mrs. Roylance Westcott was in charge of the program and Mrs. Wm. Sillery led community singing. (Donations .of $10 each were voted to Children’s War Mem orial and Westminster hospitals, London during the business meet ing led by the president, Mrs, H. H. Strang. Mr.s. Arthur Rundle gave a report of the county rally at Grand Bend and Mrs., William. Sims reported on the Cancer meeting in Exeter. It was voted to assist with the making of dres sings for the society. Mrs. Percy Passmore was appointed repres entative to South Huron Hospital Auxiliary. A rug-making project with Miss Florence Wright as instructor was held in Caven Presbyterian Sunday school rooms with 13 members of the Institute attend ing from November 21-25. Mrs, A. W. Morgan, Mrs. Archie Ether- ington and Mrs. Garnet Hicks were in change of the project. says On a square of white cake... place a scoop of ice cream ... an AYLMER Fancy Peach half... and top with Aylmer Canned Pitted Red Cherries and their syrup thickened with cornstarch. JI VI MED CANNED PEACHES I lr Ivl E IV —PURELY Canadian 127.5s Brownies Friend) 2 squares chocolate ■ % cup melted butter 1 cup gran, sugar ■ % tsp. sglt 6U® flour 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. vanilla walnut meats, chopped fine Melt chocolate in top of double boiler and add butter and sugar. Combine with this the flour and salt and beat well. Add eggs and vanilla and beat again. Spread very, very thin on cookie sheet and sprinkle thickly with nut meats. Bake 10’ minutes at 400°F. Cut into narrow strips while warm. Christmas Boxes For ALL Your Girls + Scarves + Lingerie + Ear Muffs + Slippers Handkerchiefs Parasols Sweaters We’re ready for your Christmas list with a perfect gift for each girl, young or old, on it . . . we invite you to inspect our beautiful clothes, unusual accessories and lovely lin gerie . . . FREE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING BAG to every cus tomer. + Skirts + Handbags + Blouses + Hosiery + Gloves Friday Night Special 10% OFF ALL SKIRTS LADIES' WEAR Phone 474 in white bro- also carrying of Kirkland groom. — Delivery — Phone 56 WILSON'S 73 Huron Street West FOR HIS OR HER ROOM PHONE 20 something different give an Extension Telephone all wrapped up and ready 1 for the Christmas tree This' Christmas, why not give something different yet strictly practical—the time and step-saving convenience of an extension telephone? Imagine the surprise of such an original gift on Christmas day and the months of pleasure and comfort this service will give. Yes, the actual telephone itself, attractively wrapped and ready to go under the Christmas tree, can be ordered from any Bell Business Office. We will arrange to connect it at your convenience. You may pay for it now or we will bill you month by month. A gift you can buy to suit your pocket book (We suggest one year’s service as an ideal gift.) You can pick up your gift-wrapped telephone at our Business Office or we will be pleased to , deliver it for._you. Gift telephones, are available at the standard rate of $1,00 a month in the smaller centres and $1.25 in the larger, plus the usual $2.00 installation charge. Inquire about coloured telephones. Now available in Ivory, Beige, Green, and Red, at an additional colour charge. Toronto Church Scene Of Vows A double ring ceremony was solemnized in the east chapel of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, Toronto, on, Saturday, November 19, when Catherine Stewart, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Stew art of ‘ Toronto and J. Alexander Love, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam H. Love of Grand Bend, were united in the bonds of holy wedlock by Rev, Cribberman. The bride looked charming in a street length dress of embossed faille, made on princess lines and she carried red roses. Miss Ruth Stewart was her sister’s matron of honour gowned caded rayon, and red roses. Meredith Wright Lakes assisted the The reception was held at Glen- hill Crescent, the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Ellis, at which 35 guests were present, including those from Hamilton, Toronto, Parkhill and Grand Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Love will reside in Toronto, where Mr. Love is en gaged in electronics. Exchange Vows In Evening Rites •A wedding of interest to Exeter residents took place in Trinity Lutheran church, London, o n Wednesday, November 30 when Marie Margaret Anna Bazinet, daughter of Mrs. Emma Bazinet and the late Henry Bazinet o.f Cornwall, became the bride of George Ernest Rether, son of Mr. and Mrs. George* Rether, of Exe ter. Rev. C. J. Killinger, pastor of the church officiated at the even ing ceremony in a setting of white and gold pom-poms and lighted tapers. Mr. Alec ’Clark, musical director of the church, played traditional wedding .music and accompanied the soloist, Mr. Grant McDonald, Exeter, who sang “The Lord is My .Shepherd” and “Oh Perfect Love.” Bride In Satin Given in marriage by Mr. Geo. Roth, London, the bride chose a- floor length princess .gown of ivory satin featuring a full skirt which swept to a slight cathed ral train. A tiara of orange blos soms held in .place a finger tip illusion veil. She carried a cas cade of white baby mums- and “Better Time” roses. The .matron Douglas Sweet, Exeter, ___ _ ballerina-length gown of bronze crystalette with matching feath er headdress and carried a cas cade of baby mums in yellow and rust tones. John Rethdr attended his broth er as c" Do,bbs and ushers. To Reside For the _ . _____ _ guests at Knotty pine Inn, the bride’s mother received in a talf- , feta gown of deep grey and gold with black accessories and pink carnation add rose corsage. As sisting her in receiving, .the groom’s mother wore a silver grey nylcn net and lace gown with .matching accessories and pink carnation corsage. For travelling to Toronto,, Cornwall and' other points the bride donned a Hunter green wool suit trimmed with beige fur and matching brown accessories. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Rether will reside on Marlborough Street, Exeter. Guests were present at the wedding from Exeter, Hensail, Byron, Walsingham, Simcoe, Tor onto, Cornwall, London and Gary, Indiana, Main St. Groups Mark Christmas 'Christmas was the theme __ the Main St. United Church W,A. and W.M.iS. meeting last Thurs day afternoon. The Sunday school room, was decorated for the oc casion and Christmas Carols were sung. Mrs. Willis Powell led the wor ship period. Mrs. E. Carter read a poem “We have seen a Star’’ and Mrs. A. Y. Will'ard .played a pl'ano solo. “The Real Meaning of :Christ- mas” was the subject of a paper read by Mrs. Wilbert Martin. Mrs. Cecil Skinner reviewed the Study Book. W.M.S. reports for the year were given during the business meeting conducted by Mrs. Carter. Mrs. Glen McKnight presided for the W.A. meeting when plans were made to decorate the church for the Christmas season and to treat members of the choir. Officers for 1956 were instal led by the Key. Alex’r Rapson. of of honor, Mrs. wore a ■groomsman and George —J William Tuckey were In Exeter reception for seventy ...and so easy to order Flower elips should be rooted in .hard water, as soft water is apt to rot them. If put in a glass in a north window where there is not so much sunlight they will root much more quickly. FOR GRANDMA’S 'BEDROOM FOR MOTHER’S KITCHEN CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE FOR FATHER'S WORKSHOP Shine Light’ Pastor Urges The ’Rev. H. J. Snell, guest speaker at -the Christmas meet ing of James St. W.A., took as his theme, “Keeping the Light Shining.” An incident in the life of George Pringle, who was in charge of the Sky Pilot mission boat in the straits of Georgia following World War 1, was used to illustrate the importance of keeping the light burning. Mrs. Pringle guided her hus band's boat through a storm by setting a lamp in the window of their home on the little island of Texado, off the west coast of ■Canada. When she learned the lamp had also guided fishermen to safety, she placed it in the window nightly and it became a beacon to nil who sailed the straits. This life-Saving light was part of the light of the ’Star of Bethlehem and each one has the opportunity to keep it shitting as a help to others, Mr. (Shell con cluded. Mrs. William Kernick conduct ed the worship service and was chairman of the program which included a BdlO by Mrs. H, L. Sturgis and. a piano solo by ■Heather MacNaughton. Mrs. H, H. Cowen thanked those who took part. The ibttsihess meeting was con ducted by the president, Mr& Allan Fraser. ,T> Sne11 Mrs. C. X mred tea at a table attractively arranged with Christ mas greens during the social ii Tell Yule Story To Mission Band A flannelgraph Christinas stol-y Was told by the leaders of the James ’St. Mission Band, Mrs. Rob't, SouthcOtt and Mrs. Calvin Beckler ;at their Christmas meet ing on Sunday morning. A skit enOitmed ’Christmas gifts was presented by Sandra Snider, Helen Hendrick, Judy Tennant, Barbara McDouaild, iSandra Hunt er, Yvonne Fisher and Ann HOtok- ey. Judy Tennant .presided for the meeting. Yvdnfte Fisher was nam ed the pfeMderit for 1056 With Jean Mooney as Vice president, Helen Hehdfick as ’secfbtary, with Sandfa HuntOf M assistant; Bob McDonald as treasurer with Larry WillOrt as assistant and Peter Snell as World Friends secre tary, 35 35 §5 a a HASSOCKS THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA Christmas Gifts Something For The Home * Large Selection of Modem Tabe and Floor * Lamps Hostess Chairs From $10.95 Lane & Boshart HOSTESS TABLES Cedar Chests EXETER COFFEE TABLES