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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-11-04, Page 8Exeter FURNITURE LTD. Main St. Z34.1999 Times-Advocate, November 4, 1971 Page &icor p r- hoe k 4c y R A SMALL DEPOSIT HOLDS FUFINIIIME L 03E4096 BRAISED BEEF RIBS M lllll MMMI ll llllll lllllllll llllllllllll MMOM MMUM lllllllllll MMUMMI llllllll mffimMil lllllll llllll MM Recipe Box MUMIIMM ,,,,,,l lllllllll lllll mm lllll UMUMUMIIMIIMIlmn lllllllllll Mm lllll IIMMUmM This Is All Quality Merchandise ' The Names La-Z-Boy and Kroehler are your 'guarantee Our wide range of '30 Recliners come in a variety of materials leather, velvet, corduoy, plaids, colonial, etc. There are recliners for mom, recliners for dad, recliners for the tall, 'the short, the slim, the stout URNITUNE 1.TD. 3!.;•1900 Main St, Bo Recliners Priced As Low As Your La-Z-Boy Reclina-Rocker welcomes you home to an evening of reading, TV viewing, rocking or full-bed napping. Just the thing to ease the tensions of a busy day. The perfect companion for deep-seated comfort and restful relaxation. La-Z- Boy's exclusive Comfort Selector provides three-position leg-rest comfort, with or without reclining the chair. Only La-Z-Boy:has the Comfort Selector. It is available on all Reclina-R ockers . . . including Traditional Contemporary, Early' American and Modern. There are hundreds of decorator fabrics and colors to choose from. Visit your authorized La-Z-Boy dealer today .. . enjoy the most comfortable experience you'll ever have. You're certain to agree that a La-Z-Boy is "So nice to come home to!" Facts N'Fancies By Gwyn. Fancy yourself getting off a bus in a completely foreign city and standing on the corner of a busy thoroughfare, wondering which way to go, when suddenly a panel truck whizzes by bearing the sign, "Exeter Electric." Before you get your wits back you glance Up the street to see an overhead sign that says, "Exeter Florists." You pinch yourself; I must be dreaming, this isn't Exeter . , that's 5,000 miles away," But it is Exeter . Exeter, England and a busy, clean delightful little city it is, too. We spent three or four hours leisurely walking its streets. absorbing the atmosphere and enjoying the sights, One of the aspects of the place that in- trigued us was the familiar names we saw everywhere . . . names like Westcott, Clarke, Heywood, Huxtable, Bullock, Passmore, Cornish and Skinner are some I remember. I was almost startled to see a sign "Cann Bros." (my maiden name) hanging over a men's apparel store and went in to make the acquaintance of man who may be a very distant relative and purchase from him a tie for my dad. This visit urged me on to the city records office where I made some inquiries about the name, I was told by a beaky, rather snooty young man that the Canns were not a famous family but they had been around for some time. A quick perusal of his files showed them first turning up in history as early as 1327, and it's likely (he conceded, grudgingly I thought) they were around awhile before that too, Later on, when we visited the famous Guildhall, we were in- troduced to the Lord-mayor's chauffeur, who turned out to be, to my complete delight, a man by the name of Reg. Cann. We had our picture taken together and enjoyed a marvellous chat. Apparently, there is a whole elan of Canns living northeast of Exeter who are market gar- deners and sheep and cattle farmers. They sounded like my kind of people but time •didn't permit us to look up any of them, It's a fascinating thought that the old Exeter and other parts of Devon hold the roots of so many people living in Exeter, Ontario Maybe our ancestors did come out three or four generations ago and8put down new roots here but the main root is still back there in England. Much of our history is there just as surely as it is for the families who continue tp live in that area. What went on in that ancient city in centuries ' past, does have a direct bearing on what and where and why we are. Its story begins in Roman times when the city was founded about 50 A. D. Part of the ram- part by which it was bounded during the first and second centuries may still be seen. In subsequent years, it un- derwent many seiges and many plunderings. It was the centre of resistance in the west country to William the Conqueror but finally fell under his massive attack. Many kings came to the city and Edward I held a parliament there in 1285, but it was in the reign of Elizabeth I that Exeter reached its peak of importance. The city fitted out three ships, armed and manned them at its own expense, and sent them out to reinforce the Queen's fleet to help crush the Spanish Armada, A favorite meeting place for the sea captains of Devon, Drake, Hawkins, Gilbert, Raleigh and Carey still stands as it did then, We had coffee there and I could almost hear those famous rascals carousing in the upper room, Exeter's Guildhall claims to be the oldest municipal building in the commonwealth and its deed is dated in the year 1160. It's still used as a court of justice and for other municipal purposes. It was rather funny to come home and hear we are contemplating tearing down our town hall because it's old and inadequate. it's well under a 100 years and by European standards that's modern. England has preservation laws that forbid the tearing down of old buildings, and grants are given to persons who buy ancient dwellings and restore them, No one can go to Exeter without visiting the magnificent cathedral church of St, Peter's, of which it is said Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church is a scaled down version. Part of it dates back to Saxon times to the year 932 and it has been the spiritual home of 30 generations of Devon folk. A visitor is awed by its splendour, exquisite beauty and age, but one is also brought down to earth by thrN fact that. as a sign proclaims on an inside wall, for all its past history the cathedral is a 'living church' now. Three services are held there every day and choir boys prac- tice there two of three times a week. Young people meet to plan a walka thou to raise money for repairs because as another poster states, "The war against decay never stops." Parishioners work constantly to meet the cost of keeping the Cathedral beautiful for all to see, but also so that they may continue to use it as a place of worship God, We loved Exeter, felt proud of the heritage that was carried across the ocean to this, our little part of the new world. But it made us feel young, immature and very gauche as a community. We can only pray that our little community will grow old as gracefully as our namesake across the sea. $11 • LW& id Ezere4? NEWLY-WEDS — Joanne Patricia Merrylees, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Merrylees, London, and Robert Joseph Johnston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Johnston of Exeter, were married recently in the chapel of Interfaith Church, Londei. Their attendants were Beth Merrylees, sister of the bride, and David Johnston, the groom's brother. After a honeymoon to northern points, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston took up residence in London. Prior to the wedding, showers were held in their honor by Mrs. Hubert Cooper and Mrs. Roy Alderson, and by Mrs. Lillian Craig of London. FURNITURE: LTD. Main St. 235.1990 Exeter Kroehler Recliners Priced As Low As 134 SAVINGS WILL NEVER BE BETTER SELECTION IS AT ITS BEST Short ribs, often advertised as until meat is tender (11/2 to a "special,' at meat counters, hours). 6 servings, makes tender flavorful eating due g ee The Times-Advocate wishes happy birthday to the following senior citizens: Wesley Jaques, Exeter, 88, November 5; William Wright, Huronview, 84, November 6; Mrs. George Jaques, formerly of Exeter, now of Tavistock, 90, November 10; Mrs. Jane MacGregor, Bluewater Rest Home, 92, November 10. We are happy to acknowledge these bir- hddYs and should you' know of someone who would like their name to appear in this column we would be pleased to' hear from you. 2 Christmas bazaar and tea planned by W.I. These pieces are layered with meat and fat and contain small rib 'bones, Cooked slowly, they make a delicious meal. Braised Short Ribs 3 pounds short ribs 2 tablespoons fat 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced carrot 3 tablespoons flour 1 19-ounce can tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt t teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 bay leaf ii teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon sugar Cut ribs in serving-size pieces, removing excess fat. Brown ribs in fat about 10 minutes, Remove from pan. Saute onion, celery and carrot until onion is transparent. Stir in flour, add tomatoes and bring to a boil, stirring con- stantly. Add ribs and remaining ingredients, Cover and simmer Hurondale Women's Institute met October 27. Mrs. Garnet Hicks, president, presided for the business. Plans were made for the 'Luncheon is Served' meal to be held in November. During October Hurondale catered to ladies visiting from Auburn Women's Institute. The members accepted an invitation from Seaforth W.I. to attend their meeting in November and plans were made for a bazaar and tea November 10. Mrs. Roy Cann and Mrs. WMC hear of missionaries The W.M.C. of the Exeter Pentacostal Church met at the home of Mrs. Elmer Desjardine October 28. • The service was impromptu with Mrs, Keith McLaren presiding. Mrs. A, Gedcke led in the singing of the hymns. Mrs. H, Kendrick opened with prayer and Mrs. Gedcke read scripture from John. Fourteen members an- swered roll call by a scripture verse on peace. A duet, Wonderful Peace, was sung by Mrs. E. Finkbeiner and Mrs. M. Prouty. Mrs. Harold Jeffrey gave a Missionary reading about Rev. & Mrs. John Lynn, missionaries to Kenya. Mrs. Norman Kleinfeldt also gave a reading, Mrs. Elmer Desjardine played a piano solo, and Mrs. Cliff Blanchard read reports about our Hong Kong Children. Mrs. M. Eiszenga presented a poem, "Blessed" and Mrs. Percy Bodaly gave her testimony. Mrs. Garfield Thomson had some interesting information about our northern missionary in Moosoried. A message on Prayer was ably given by Mrs. E. Miller, Business was transacted which included sending gifts to adopted missionaries, Rev. Larry Broughton, Africa, and Rev, F. FThude, Midland, Hedley May reported on the area convention held in Clinton. Mrs. Lloyd Ballantyne reported on the rally at Ethel. The sewing with knits class is to be held in Exeter United Church with Mrs. Wm. Dougall and, Mrs. Lloyd Ballantyne as leaders. Achievement Day for the 4-H girls will be held at South Huron District High School, Saturday. Mrs. Pooley reported for the hospital. Mrs. Hilton Laing, convener of Home Economics and Health, was in charge of program. The roll call, An old fashioned remedy, was answered by the members, The motto, "Of all the things we wear, our expression means the most," was given by Mrs. Laing. A reading entitled, "The Day I Did The Combining" was given by Mrs. John Pym. Mrs. Delmar Skinner of Elmville had a display of lingerie she had made from knits. Mrs. Alvin Moir gave courtesy remarks, Saturday is achievement day The Home Economics Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food is again holding Achievement Days in Huron County. The 1000 girls who are par- ticipating in Dairy Fare have learned the nutritive importance of milk and dairy products as well as how to prepare meals which contain milk. Catherine Hunt, Home Economist for Huron County, will be holding the following Achievement Days throughout this area: Exeter Achievement Day, Exeter High School, November 6 and Zurich Area Achievement Zurich Arena, November 13, Your presence at these achievement days shows your support for the young people in your community. Yes, You May Use Our LAY- AWAY PLAN To Take Advantage Of These Low Prices For Christmas Gifts While Selection. Is Tops .tP 42