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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-12-18, Page 14Page 14 Times-Advocate, December 18, 1969 'dee a 'n Topics By Gwyn So, edete elle &pleat? 114" T. 1111111111111/11111111111111 lllllllllllll 11111 lllllllllllllllllllllllllll 1 lllllllll 11111111111111111111111111/11111111111 lllll 111111 llllllll Recipe Box Mrs. George Anderson sent inthe following recipe for "Scripture Cake". To get the full enjoyment out of making the cake be sure you look up each of the Bible selections. Genesis 43:11 Isaiah 10:14 — Leviticus 2:13 Exodus 16:31 1 Kings 10:2 — to taste —1 c. almonds 6 eggs — a little salt —1 tbsp. honey 2 sweet spices HURON CARPET CARE sales instalation cleaning Wools, Nylons, Acrylics, Orions, Ozite, Etc. Carpet & FUrflitUre Cleaning on Location or in Plant Phone 2351451 Exeter ramous Von Shrader Method' CHRISTMAS CARDS — come from many lands to the MacNaughtons but the most appreciated are ones received from old friends. Mrs. MacNaughton is shown opening a few dozen of the hundreds they will receive this season. BAKING HER OWN CHRISTMAS CAKE — is one of the traditions Addie MacNaughton keeps as she prepares for the family celebration. Here she cuts up ingredients for her usual Christmas cake recipe. Brewers Retail Open to 9 P.M. Mon. and Tues. Dec. 22nd and 23rd OPEN TO 6 P.M. WED. DECEMBER 24th CLOSED DECEMBER 25th AND 26th AS WELL AS JANUARY 1st Brewers Retail Operated by Brewers Warehousing Co. Ltd. EXETER MIDDLETON'S SSTORE 235-1670 Brut No. 33 Sp)ash On Reg. $5.00 Our Price $300 . jr HAI-KARATE Cologne $2 75 After Shave $200 Old Spice Sets Old Spice Burley Sets $550 $6 00 Phillips Electric Razors 5 2195 Triple Head $29 95 ° New Measured Sprayer idtv oitvi 10% - Wind Song Beloved Golden Autumn Cologne Mens & Ladies Bill Folds $2 25 Up To $6" $10°6 $6 5° $300 Ladies Electric Razor $12 95 Evening in Paris Sets $200 $250 $450 0,, 4,, $', AANwn!!..„,-,- 1 ,,. ir ^di a wa•-....„-- ' - . ,ow ,... E ffo* 'll w-ts. `,;,ice Du Barry Cologne s3oo swo Soap spa Desert Flower Sets $350 $2 0 ° S miles & Chuckles Candy! Turtles $2 25 $175 $250 $350 .4 4c, " Have Your Prescriptions Refilled Before The Long Holiday / Chanel Cologne $450 s6 so $400 Perfume $8 50 $6 75 Sets $11.00 & $12.00 for A L L ! Special Instamatic No. 44 Camera Mrs. Charles Mac Naughton, wife of Ont. Treasurer has busy life Last week the London Free Press had a headline proclaiming the latest in men's attire . see-through slacks. So where's the news? My husband's been wearing see-through pants for years . . . see through at the knees . .. see through at the seat, and so forth. In fact he has a very extensive collection in his wardrobe . . peekaboo underwear and socks to mention only a couple of items. Somehow or other I never get around to that bushel basket of mending that always sits on the top of the dryer. The only thing that saves the pile from reaching the ceiling is the bi-annual hospital rummage sale. That, and the act my husband has learned to do his own mending. Before he acquired this art we had many a stormy scene when he would rant, rage, cajole, plead and threaten. Honestly, my intentions were the best (and after all it's the thought that counts) but somehow there was always something just a mite more interesting to do. About ten Christmases ago he reached the peak of his desperation. When the children were composing their letters to Santa Claus he sat down with them and actually demanded old St. Nick bring him a new wife. However, when the children heard this, they put up such a hue and cry (they weren't smart, but they were loyal) that he was forced to change the contents of his epistle. So instead he asked for 52 pairs of socks, eight pairs of underwear and six pairs of work pants. This worked out wonderfully well. For Santa, aided by my husband's mother and My mother, has been able to come up with a good supply of these articles every Christmas since. However an emergency does arrive sometimes. But he is no longer daunted by this. Flying into the fray he can now produce the darndest piece of mending you ever saw. And he's positively wizard at sewing on buttons. I'll bet he could pass the 4-H Clubs examinations any day (girl's, that is) And to whom does he owe all this? Why, to me of course! Had I not endured all his fussing fuming for those many years he might never have learned this useful craft of needlework. Yes, Sir, it's true. Behind the success of every man there stands a good woman. * * * We've had a Christmas tradition in our family for years. It's been this. We'd wait until all the Christmas trees had been well picked over and then we'd rush out and scramble fantically through the last few to find one that would somehow pacify the small fry. If we were lucky, we might find a tree with one good side. Of course, it might lean to the aft like a drunk coming home with one foot in the gutter, and it was possible we'd have to nail it to the wall to get it to stand up at all. We'd likely have to tie on a branch here and there to fill in the yawning spaces and then, as soon as we'd start to decorate it, the needles would begin to drop. Well, this year I determined to break with tradition. There were certain people who told me my idea was crazy and that "20th century man buys his tree from the corner SCRIPTURE CAKE 1st Kings 4:22 — 31/2 c. flour Jeremiah 6:20 — 2 c. sugar 1 Samuel 30:12 - 2 c. raisins 1 Samuel 30:12 —1/2 c. figs Genesis 24:17 —1 c. water Octet /70 ela The Times-Advocate takes pleasure in extending happy birthday greetings to MRS, MARY BROCK Who will be 85 on December 20. Mrs. Brock is in good health and is presently living at the Town House Apartments, Exeter. If you know of someone who will be celebrating an 80th birthday or better in the near future, write or telephone The Exeter Times-Advocate, There is no charge for this service and we are pleased to hear frorri lot," or "it's people like you who will ruin the Christmas tree industry." I closed my ears for I had positively decided that this year we would go to a bush, select and cut down our very own tree, What an exciting time it was, too. First, we had to contact an uncle to see if we could cut a tree on his property. Since he was planning to bulldoze several trees out of an area permission was granted immediately. So Sunday we set out for the farm and from there Father, Mother, big Uncle, small boy, medium-sized dog started out for the bush equipped with a good sharp axe. The walk to the bush was about a mile but it was a lovely trek. The snow sifted down gently, just wet enough to cling to the trees. The bush looked like a baker had taken his sifter and dusted over the whole thing. The silence was so beautiful that you hated to break it with a word. A little cotton tail whizzed by us, but the dog, remembering it was the season of good-will made only a half hearted attempt to take up the chase. The terrain was rough, though, and we climbed up and down several steep hills. A little stream had to be forded several times en route but this all added to the pleasure and challenge of the occasion Every so often we'd find a tree we thought was 'the one' but after careful inspection we would decide to go just a little further and look just a little more. At last, there it was . . . standing out a bit from all the others. Perfect on all sides, and tapering straight and true right up to the top, and looking, oh, so overwhelmingly gorgeous with its frosting of white snow. With a few mighty whacks of the axe it was down and we were on our way back to the farm house. The return journey seemed longer somehow and we were all puffing and panting as we dragged ourselves and our tree up to the back door. What an aroma met our Grandmothers guests of W.I. The directors were in charge of the Christmas meeting of the Hurondale WI. Mrs. Ray Cann was in the chair. Each member brought her grandmother as a guest, or another friend. Roll call was answered by a. favorite carol Mrs. R. Cann read "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The motto given by Mrs. John Pym WaS,"The joy of the gift is in the giving." Mrs. Wm, Dougall led a carol-sing and a reading. The Postman at Christmas, Was given by Mrs. Carl Mills. Mrs, Louise Oke sang Silent Night in German. nostrils. Auntie had cooked a turkey and there it was, resplendent in the middle of the kitchen table golden brown and succulent in its oozing juices. We gorged ourselves to the point of discomfort before loading the tree in the car and driving back to town. Now, our very own tree stands with kingly majesty and grace in the corner of the living room . . showering its glory and good-will and happiness all through the house. And as for its fresh, out-doorsy odour. Well, I'm telling you, one really shouldn't be able to smell anything that good this side of heaven, The tree is unspeakably delightful, and I'm awfully glad we broke from that old family tradition I mentioned in the beginning. * * CHRISTMAS WISH By EDGAR A. GUEST What I'd like to have for Christmas I can tell you in a minute: The family all around me and the home with laughter in it. Never mind the usual trinkets, wrapped in tissue, tied with ribbon. I want chuckles from the oldest to the baby with her bib on. Let me settle in my corner when the Christmas tree is lighted; I'll enjoy their shouts of wonder as the youngsters grow excited. Let me see their bright eyes shining and their cheeks with health the pink of. As my gift for Christmas morning that's the finest I can think of. What I really want for Christmas is a gift that's precious very. It's the family all around me and a Christmas Day that's merry. But the richest man now living hasn't gold enough to buy it. Only God above can grant it and His blessings must supply it. A.C.W. enjoy festive dinner Thirty-five members of the Anglican Church Women of Trivitt Memorial Church enjoyed a Christmas dinner in the Dominion Hotel Zurich for their December meeting. The decorated tables had individual favours at each place and were created by Mrs. Murray Greene. Mrs. Dinney entertained by playing Christmas music and other selections on her concertina. Mrs. Jeffery was pianist for a program of Carol singing conducted by Mrs. Zivkovicin professional style. Mrs. Alan Elston was moderator for an hilarious game of "Act Fast." Donations were made to the Sunday School, the Missionary Budget of the Church and for Christmas cheer for the sick and shut-ins. Mrs. Les Gibson announced that a "Supper is Served" meal with many door prizes to be given away will be held on January 21st in the Legion Hall. Tickets to be on sale soon. Next meeting is to be on the first Monday in January at 8 P.M. Conveners for the dinner Meeting in Zurich were the Mrs. Mel Keating and Mrs. George Anderson. Walter Fydenchuk was introduced and he played a tape recording of Dr. Kepler on the subject of retarded children. In governmental circles, at state functions, and to the rest of the country, the Ontario Treasurer is known as the Honourable Charles MacNaughton, M.P.P. But to neighbors and friends in Exeter and to most of the constituents in this riding he and his lovely wife are affectionately referred to as "Charlie and Addle." As the wife of the second highest official in the Ontario government most of the readers will feel that Addie MacNaughton's life will be glamourous and exciting. When queried about this Mrs. MacNaughton said it is not always what it appears on the surface and like everything else it has its good and not so good points. On the negative side it means that Addie must be away from her beautiful new home in Exeter a great deal. Since she does love it here (Exeter will always be home) this is a hardship. It means too, that she doesn't see as much of her old friends as she would like to. She must also be prepared for disappointments and sometimes miss a private affair she has been looking forward to attending. Mrs. MacNaughton likens her life to that of a doctor's wife. "I will often have a wonderful dinner prepared when Charlie phones at the last minute because of some emergent business that must be discussed at a dinner meeting," The MacNaughtons have an apartment in Toronto but they return to Exeter at every opportunity. They miss only three or four weekends a year and Addie often stays on through part of the week after her husband returns to Toronto Sunday evening. They both feel this coming home to Exeter is a must. "It's a time for refueling for us ... especially Charlie." It is also a time when the Treasurer is available to his constituents. His wife is adept at handling constituent situations when the need arises too. This was illustrated during this interview when the phone rang with someone with a problem. Since this was in the middle of the week Mr. MacNaughton was unavailable, but his wife talked with the person at some length, graciously and sympathetically, With no indication of impatience in .either her voice or manner. While it is impossible for her to join groups and organizations on the local level now, our member of parliament's wife is actively involved in volunteer work in Toronto, She shows. great concern for the Multiple Sclerosis organization and visits regularly at Riverside Hospital. She also clerks in the gift shop of Toronto General Hospital. Last winter she was on deck there every Wednesday. Mrs. MacNaughton says her life is quiet and relatively simple. Yet it does have its exciting moments. She is a lover of horses and particularly enjoyed one performance at the Royal Winter Fair this fall. She and Mr. MacNaughton were the guests of the president of the Fair, Brigadier Eric Wallace, ark& she ;was asked to present the trophy to the winner of the jumping competition for that evening. "I was really thrilled to do this," she exclaimed. Thrilling, too, was a trip the MacNaughtons took to England last October. They journeyed there to participate in the 100th anniversary celebrations of Ontario House in London. Travelling with them were the Honorable Stanley J. Randall, Minister of Trade and Development, and his wife and they enjoyed an exhilarating four days there. The first evening, the Agent- general of Ontario, Allan Rowan Legg entertained them at a dinner. The other guests included all the other provincial agent-generals and their wives. The following day the Lord Mayor of London presided over a reception at the Guild Hall. Mr. MacNaughton was asked to speak to 600 invited guests. This is an honor not bestowed very often, Mrs. MacNaughton said they found the Lord Mayor and hiswife to be warm and. charming people . . At still another function Charles MacNaughton assisted in the planting of a tree, the hundredth of 100 Ontario Maples presented to Richmoed Park near London, in honor of the anniversary. But, of course, the highlight was the reception at Oetario House, presided over by the MacNaughtons, the Randalls and the Rowan-Leggs and which Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth attended. Since Prince Philip was in Canada at the time, the Queen was escorted by her secretary, Sir Michael Adeane and her lady-in-waiting, • Lady Baring. Her original plan was to remain for three quarters of an hour but Her Majesty chose to lengthen this to an hour and fifteen minutes. "How does one speak to the Queen?" Mrs. MacNaughton was asked, "What do you talk about?" :.She replied that Trei Majesty was an easy person with, whom to converse. She stated further that the Queen was charming, relaxed and completely informal in her manner. Trade Minister Randall, on behalf of the people of Ontario, presented Queen Elizabeth with a broach composed of coated platinum, gold and emeralds in the design of the province's emblem, the trillium. "It was delightful to see the. Queen's face light up when she saw the gift, which she obviously admired - and appreciated,' acclaimed Mrs. MacNaughton. As evidence of how much Queen Elizabeth is still held. in esteem by many of her fellow Britishers Mrs. MacNaughton said there was a crowd of at least 1000 pepple waiting outside Ontario House to get a glimpse of her when she left, "When you consider it was a nasty, rainy day I feel this was a tremendous compliment to her." Even after relating this exciting adventure, Addle MacNaughton still insists that the great compensation of being the wife of a politician is the number of people she has the pleasure of meeting. "While we do meet many wonderful people at the governmental level, still many of the state functions tend to be rather cold and stiff. What I really love is getting out in the riding and attending small informal functions ... like a 60th wedding anniversary . .. this is the most fun." * * * Like most other women this week Addie MacNaughton is preparing for the Christmas festivities which she and her family will enjoy. During this interview she was busily cutting up fruit for her Christmas cake. She does all her own baking and says she uses the same old fashioned recipes she has followed for years. "Our family does not go in for new fads as far as Christmas is concerned. In fact, it is quite the opposite. They like everything to be the same each year." "Some of our Christmas deeorations' are years old And most of our tree hangings are the ones Charlie and I bought when we were first married. The family look for them every year. The family consists of son, John, of Toronto, a successful young financial consultant with an investment management firm, a daughter, Heather Howitt, her husband Bill who is an automobile dealer in Kingsville and their three children, Richard, John and baby Mary Beth. The festivities really start Christmas Eve when the family arrive. In the middle of all this excitement and merriment are the two little 'grandsons. Two and a half month old Mary Beth is a bit young to be in on too much of the activity but her stocking will be hung along with one for everyone including one for grandma and grandpa. "Christmas is a lovely, exciting, family time which we all plan for and look forward to for weeks. It's almost unthinkable that we wouldn't be able to all be together for it," commented Mrs. MacNaughton. She pointed out that they celebrate Christmas very much like most other people. However, there is one job she tackles that most of us would find formidable. On the dining room table 800 Christmas cards were stacked in the process of being readied for the mail. Mr. MacNaughton's secretary helps with the addressing but little personal notes must be included in many . .. and they all must be stamped and sent out. And who does all this? ... Why, Addie MacNaughton, of course. I 'I Follow Solomon's advice for making good boys (Proverbs 23:14) and you will have a good cake. Recipe does not state size of pan but it would be large and baked similar to Christmas cake in a slow moderate oven. 11111 lllllll 1 lllllllllllll 11,1111111M11111111111111111111111111 llllll 11111111111111111111111111111 llllllllllll 1111111111111 inuul lllll 11 FRIENDS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME at the MacNaughton home on Huron Street, Exeter. Addie opens the door to greet a neighbor, TA photo