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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-10-27, Page 6Some pranksters decided that empty buildings made excellent bonfires, but others chose structures that weren't empty. Of course, there have always been jokers who indulged in malicious acts, and there probably always will be. But in recent years, the malice seemed to intensify. Hallowe'en lost its innocence when it became an excuse for belligerence, disregard for private property, vandalism and arson. Even the tiny-ghosts, goblins, clowns and witches, for whom the Hallowe'en fun was originally intended, fell prey to the changing society. Parents had to caution their children not to sample any goodies before they returned home, because every candy, cookie and apple had to be examined for harmful contents. Of course, there are still thousands of adults, who welcome small strangers into their homes on Hallowe'en night and take delight in watching the eyes that shine under masks as hands reach for treats. And of course, there are thousands of youngsters, who still spend weeks dreaming about their costumes, the designs they'll carve on their jack-o- lanterns and the goodies they'll collect that will be too numerous Page 6 Times-Advocate, October 27, 1977 '3•••;110. • NEW SORORITY CHAPTER — The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority has a new Chapter known as Preceptor Beta Theta. The 14 members who have progressed to this third degree are shown above. From the left, Leona Amos, Mary Jane Taylor, Elsie Tuckey, June Essery, Maida Gaiser, Bev Delbridge, Donna Jones, Sally Lou Raymond, Ada Dinney who read the degree, Pat Fletcher, Donna Livingston, Rosemary Schaefer, Elsie Witteveen, Elaine Bogart and Brenda Hennessey. 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PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION CAN BE ARRANGED WHITING'S • WarehoOse Furniture and Appliances Unlimited (New and Used) • Antiques and Things Lillian Dickson, long time missionary in Taiwan, told an audience in Exeter United Church, Friday night, of her latest work in the far out reaches of New Guinea,Indonesia, Borneo and Irian Jaya. She said there are hundreds of tribes still living in the stone age. They have never heard of cloth, still dress in leaves and grass although temperatures often are cold. Their diet lacks protein, they are head hunters and are often cannibalistic. "We cannot reach them with any spiritual message until we have met their basic physical needs," the missionary stated. Mrs. Dickson, founder of Mustard Seed Incorporation is doing her part to meet their needs as well as teaching them the gospel of Christianity. Her organization is establishing trade schools for boys and homecraft centres for girls as fast as the money is provided. These remote areas can only be reached by airplane or helicopter and often at great risk to the crews who fly them and to the workers and-missionaries who go there to help. She said these people at the "uttermost" part of the world are hungry for knowledge and the good news of the Bible. "We are asked over and over again, What . took you so long to come to us?" She said in the past we might have been fable to blame slow transportation . and corn- GRADUATES — Ruth Elizabeth Jeffery, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Spencer Jeffery, Staffa, received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography and Sociology October 7, 1977 at the Fall Convocation University of Guelph. Ruth is a graduate of Upper Thames Elementary School, Mitchell and Seaforth District High School. She has accepted a position at 3 M Lon- don, by Elaine Townshend Odds 'n Ends Hallowe'en has changed Hallowe'en hasn't been the same since the outhouse disap- peared. If you can't find an outhouse to turn over, what fun is there? Upsetting outhouses on Hallowe'en night was a tradition. It involved just enough difficulty to make it interesting; it required team effort and thus promoted the spirit of working together. It was a fairly harmless prank unless the building happened to be oc- cupied at the time of the upheaval, but most folks had the sense to avoid such a dilemma. For some ambitious souls, merely rolling, the outbuildings was not enough exercise. They went one step further and carted them away. In the morning, the owners either spent an hour searching for their outdoor plumbing or scurried to remove it from conspicuous spots, such as front lawns or porches. Most people took it in fun; they knew it was a once-a-year joke, and they realized that worse things could be done. When the outhouse disap- peared, the pranksters looked for new forms of mischief, and soaping windows didn't satisfy them for long. Hiding a mailbox was a simple task, but sometimes it became dented or scratched. Removing gates from fences seemed har- mless, until cattle strayed onto the roads. Uprooting stop signs created more danger for motorists. Pulling the wires from cars and trucks was funny, but some jokers decided pouring sand into the gas tanks would get a bigger laugh. Splattering a house 'with rotten eggs or tomatoes just made a mess that could be cleaned up with a little elbow grease. If the owner complained too vigorously, he could be sure he'd find a worse mess next year. • • • for them to eat. They go out on Hallowe'en night just for the fun of it. Some young people forsake the treats and ask instead that a, donation be made to a worthwhile cause, Last year Hallowe'en seemed quiet; at least in my area, there were no reports of serious disturbances or damages. There were no outhouses to overturn, but a lot of people had fun anyway, without malice. The trend will hopefully con- tinue this year, and the original spirit and innocence of Hallowe'en will be returned to the tiny tramps with the baggy pants and the crooked grins. munication but not anymord, "The only thing holding us back, now is money and if we in the West don't do something about it, the Communists will."She warned her listeners it may soon be too late for western nations to do anything. A short film taken in one of Mrs. Dickson's leprosariums was in Taiwan was also screened by Rev. Glen Wright who welcomed the gatherings on behalf of the Exeter United Church. Mrs. George Anderson chaired the event and Mrs. Eric Luther sang a solo. Mrs. Dickson was brought to Exeter by the local Christian Womens Club which meets to- morrow morning, (Friday) at Trivitt Parish Hall at 9:30. All ladies are welcome. Mrs. Induk Pak of South Korea will be the speaker. Zion ladies aid program By MRS. THOMAS HERN ZION. Mrs. Earl Miller, Mrs. Lorne Hern, Mrs. Cliff Jaques and Mrs. Thomas Hern attended the Huron-Perth Presbyterial United Church Women at St. Marys United Church Wednesday evening and assisted in the program by giving the devotions and the courtesies. Zion West will host the meeting in 1978. A very interesting program was enjoyed with two sessions of workshops slides were shown by Rev. Cliff Campbell who is with Operation friendship on Jamaica. He is at present living and working at Cedar Glen at Bolton. A delicious lunch was served by the ladies. After the church service at Zion and Centralia Sunday, Rev. Victor Baker and son Steven of Hope Manor a home for teenage boys and Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Hern were dinner guests with Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Jaques, Yvonne and Dalton. Mr. & Mrs. Lorne Hern and Lynne were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Webber and Hilary, Stratford. Be Sure To Visit Our HOME MAKING CENTRE *Zippers *Thread *Buttons •Wool *Embroidery Cotton *Patterns, etc. BUTLER'S Dept. Store 397 Main St., Exeter It was 30 years ago when Alpha Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi was formed in Exeter. This past spring 14 members of Xi Gamma Nu were elegible for a Preceptor Chapter. To qualify as a preceptor, a member must have four years in the Ritual Chapter and six years in Exemplar of Beta Sigma Phi. Consequently Beta Theta Preceptor Chapter was formed with a formal dinner at the 4 Way Inn Tuesday October 18, followed by the ritual conducted by Mrs. Ada Dinney and a short business meeting held at the home of Sally Lou Raymond. Plans were made for a Christmas Bazaar to be held December 6. Xi Gamma Nu Sorority opened the fall season with a social evening and silent auction at the home of Glenda Wagner. An interesting series of programs was introduced by Wilma Wraight and Verla Russell with Will Rogers as their topic. At the home of Louise Giffin a program was presented on Isadore Duncan by Louise and Jay Skillender. Nancy Wright of Hensall was hostess for the by- law and traditions meeting during which president Louise Giffin lead the discussions. The Christmas Bazaar plans were discussed for November 22 when the draw for the Currency Cutie will be held.