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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-04-08, Page 21Cancer can be beaten Husqvarna made iin Sweden with Care April (1, 1976 pogo :21 `Chrismons`, ancient Christian monograms By GWYN WHIL.SMITH Want to make some truly meaningful decorations for Easter . or for next Christmas? Something that will help explain what the Christian message is all about? Well, you may not have time to get too many made before Easter but if you start now you can have a tree next Christmas that will not only be beautiful beyond compare, but will also honor Christ as we celebrate his bir- thday, would be an appropriate manner to honor the birth of Jesus, She spent a year researching Christianssymbols and finally hit 'on the idea of converting Chrismons into beautiful decorations. They should be, she decided, in combinations of white and gold, gold for Christ's majesty and white for His purity and perfection. Using materials such as pearls, gold beads, sequins, gold fringe, styrofoam and glitter she designed the first decorations. Her Chrismon tree was an The decorations are called `Chrismons' derived from two words, Christ and monogram, and a Chrismon is just that, a monogram of Christ. Many of the Chrismons were designed and used by the earliest Christians to identify each other, to designate meeting places and sometimes to show unbelievers where they stood. Some years ago, a woman in a Lutheran congegation in Dan- ville, Virginia, conceived the idea of decorating the Christmas tree in her church in a way she hoped instant success. The congregation enthusiastically embraced the idea of having a tree that told in a new and better way the glory of Christ. As they came to know and understand the symbols, God's love became more apparent and more meaningful to each individual. The fame of that first Chrismon tree has spread until now many churches and homes have them every Christmas, some adding new Chrismons each year. Mrs. Marion Dearing, Exeter, is one who had caught the vision of these beautiful decorations for church and home. While she was a member of Ailsa Craig United Church, before moving to Exeter last fall, the UCW there made enough Chrismons to decorate their church tree. Parkhill United Church has also had one for a few years. Recently, Mrs. Dearing taught a three week course on the making of Chrismons at the Learning for Lent series at Lucan. I was among those who attended and have become an avid enthusiast. Although they take time to make, one doesn't require any particular artistic skill , . , you do need discipline to work carefully. Men and women, boys and girls would all love to make them I would think, Mrs. Dearing has said she will share her knowledge with anyone who is interested in creating a lovely tree for next Christmas that has special Christian overtones. It seems logical, that Easter and Christmas, the two extra special events celebrated by Christians should have something to bring out the true meaning of these two important occasions, Keep maple syrup fresh in freezer The cold winter nights and warm spring days we are ex. perieneing right now are the ideal conditions for the maple sap run. Now is the time to get the family or a group of friends organized and head for the nearest maple syrup festival. Food specialists at the Ontario Food Council, Ministry of Agriculture and Food suggest, if you are fortunate enough to get to a festival or some other maple syrup event, that you be sure to purchase a good supply of syrup. Many people purchase a year's supply! while they have the opportunity. To retain the fresh flavor and top quality of maple syrup for an extended period of time at home, store it in your freezer. The syrup will not free2e solid, and will require only about an hour at room temperature to bring it to pouring consistency. After using the desired amount, return the remainder to the freezer. GETTING A LESSON IN THE MAKING OF CHRISMONS from Mrs, Marion Dearing (left) are Mrs. Jane Verbeek and Mrs. Ena DeHaan who hope to teach the Calvinettes at Christian Reformed Church the art of how to decorate a Christmas tree using only ornaments depicting the Christian faith. T-A photo, Deana Young tells W.I. of A-B conservation area president Mrs. Harry Dougall, A committee of Mrs. C. Mills Mrs. Wm, Kernick and Mrs. Wm. Dougall was apponted to look after the WI exhibit at Exeter Fair. Arrangements were made for the Canners Crop banquet April 9. The annual meeting in April will be in the form of a pot luck supper at 6:30 p.m. Each member is asked to bring a plate, cup, and cutlery. Members were reminded of the gift for mystery pal, and the year's report for the standing committees. There was an exchange of plants, bulbs and seeds at the close of the meeting. 30 STORES TO SERVE YOU yo OFF TIRE STOCK Except Patterns and Red Tag Specials MANY BEAUTIFUL THINGS in our boutique Hon-I-Bee BOUTIQUE' 403 Main St., Exeter (rear of Carpenter Optical) IF YOU WANT A BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS TREE next year decorated with lovely symbols with Christian meanings you should be starting to make your Chrismons now. Shown above are just a few that can be designed from styrofoam, beads sequins, braid. etc. Their meanings are as follows: 1. Christmas star, 2. Holy Trinity on circle representing eternity of God. 3. Rose, for nativity of Christ. 4. Cross and Chi (X) first Greek letter of Christ, hence the Cross and Christ. 5. Latin Cross. 6. Cross and eternal circle of God. 7. Butterfly, resurrection of Christ. 8. Cross of Christ over the world, 9. Candle, light of the world. 10, Anchor, Cross of Hope, 11. Fish, used as a sign by early Christians during persecution. 12. Crown, Christ's rulership. 13. Dove, purity of Christ, 14. CHI RHO, Christus Rex, Christ the King. Most of these Chrismons carrbe.used for Easter, too. T-A photo. Main St., Exeter 235-1153 ' Mon. to Sat. 10-6 Friday 10-9 Open Wednesday Women at top of. accountant's class Clip and save this for the next time you hear someone say that women have no head for num- bers: Of the 560 Chartered Accountants who received their diplomas last month in Ontario, 39 were women. The top student was Patricia Ursell of Toronto. Linda Ablett shared second place honours with Kevin .Dancey The December enrollment of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario showed that 167 female chartered ac- countants are working in the province. That represents only 1.5 percent out of a total mem- bership of 11,195. But of ' 3,997 students mine. enrolled in accountancy courses, 461, or 11.5 percent, are women. March meeting of Hurondale Women's Institute was held March 31 at Ushorne Central School, The speaker for the evening under the committee on Agriculture and Canadian Industries, was Deana A. Young. Miss Young has had a wide ex- perience during a course at Waterloo university where she received her B.A. She has spent some time working with children with a learning disability, or were mentally handicapped. She was also a residential outdoor educational teacher and has worked in all aspects of municipal recreation. She is now education and in- formation co-ordinator for the, Ausable-Bayfield conservation authority and showed pictures and gave an informative talk on the Ausable-Bayfield con- servation areas. Miss Young was thanked for her interesting presentation by Mrs. Wm, Lamport Chairman for the meeting was Mrs. Milton Keller and she read a poem "Daffodils". Mrs. Carter gave a comment on the motto, "If you plant a seed of character in your home it will bloom in your community." Mrs. Laura Sillery presented some articles from the Federated News. Miss Ann Brodie favored with a piano selection. The business part of the meeting was conducted by the Husqvarna 2000 ltd'-94014. PARADE OF FASHION AT THE JUNCTION SINE ViN MR. AND MRS. GEORGE D. WILSON Susan Elizabeth Insley, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Insley, Exeter, was united in marriage to George David Wilson, son of Mrs. Les Wilson and the late Mr. Wilson of Elginfield, at Exeter United Church, April 2, 1976. The officiating minister was Rev. Glen Wright. Bridal attendants were Mrs, Judi Jennison, matron of honor, Mrs. Lynda Denham, bridesmaid and Leanne Jennison, a flowergirl. Best man was Ken Wilson while Glen Stewardson ushered the guests and Master Larry Lewis was ringbearer. The soloist was Karen Insley accompanied by Robert Cameron, organist. After a wedding trip to Sault Ste. Made and Northern Ontario the young couple will take up residence at 259 Algonquin Drive, Huron Park. photo by Phillips. DRESS UP FOR EASTER with spring patterns and shades from our wide selection of dresses. aaidnit„, ' •1114111011111111X.-sq., Looking good for Sunday! Children on Parade Husqvarna 2000 : • ' . : 00141:afeefit. The first Husqvama was nick-named "the catback" way back in 1872. It was an interesting design with a lever move- ment instead of an arm shaft. This was followed by a long line of sewing machines incor- porating some of the most advanced technical innovations of the times. Then, millions of machines later, Husqvarna 2000 :.. the sewing machine that has been making world news since 1962. Don't just take our word for it. Ask the individuals the world over who have come to rely on Husqvarnals dependability. Find out why. Call for an in-home demonstration of a Husqvarna 2000 today! Husqvarna Makes Sewing Simpler. Mrs. Boersma accompanied at the piano for the Sunday evening song service sponsored by the Clinton Christian Reformed Church and led by Mr. Dick Roorda, Mrs. Hull celebrated her bir- thday on Monday and her relatives and friends were our guests for the old tyme music program. Mrs. Elsie Henderson, Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Edgar provided the music for the af- ternoon with step dance numbers by Mrs. Hull's granddaughter Shelli Edgar. The Family Night • en- tertainment was shared by two musical groups: a men's chorus "The Ilarboraires" and "The Brownies and Guides Pathfinders" gospel singers from the Blyth Christian Reformed Church. Mr. John Greidanus was emcee for the program which included three groups of songs by the Flarboraires and several numbers by the seven girls; Joanne Bakelaar, Emmy Monks, Jo Ann I'asschier, Jenny Rethink, Darlene Wesselink, Anita and Gina Datena. Miss Grace Robertson thanked the entertainers on behalf of the residents. Mr. & Mrs. Ted Prouty of Exeter have returned from a Florida holiday and led the weekly Bible study with Mrs. Lila Finkbeiner playing the organ. immintiowlistoolmmosuiteliliMir FLOOR COVERING • WALLPAPER FAMILY CLOTHING • DRAPES • FABRICS Shop At Wilson's Jewellery FASHION SHOW Monday, April 12 8:00 p.m. at S.H.D,H.S. by mixing and matching our coordinates — skirts, jackets, shirts, pants and vests. Beside Bank of Montreal, Exeter EXETER'S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE unction Where Ouality Merchandise and Fair Prices Meet Hopper Hockey Furniture Ltd. 355 Main Street, Exeter, Ontario, NOM 1S0 (519) 255.1990 4111 PLEASING YOU PLEASES US imilmommimmum .1