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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-03-23, Page 10Times-Advocqte, March 23, 1978Page 10 Odds 'n Ends Easter and the dogwood The United Church observer reports, that at Easter, the bunny is out front two to one. "A survey taken by a Bap­ tist church in Australia in­ dicated that eighty percent of the homes in its com­ munity had visits from the Easter bunny and eightv- four percent swapped Easter eggs. Only forty-four percent attended church, and only thirty-eight percent knew what two events the occa­ sion commemorates. Ninety-two percent, however, were sure it should be a public holiday.” For increasing numbers of Canadians, too, Easter is becoming just another holi­ day. Good Friday. Easter Sunday and Easter Monday make a convenient long weekend on which to take short trips. This year they come at the end of the March break, thus adding a few days to the an­ nual school holiday. In Huron County, though, many Secondary School students and their parents think they have had more than enough time away from school, and the March break, including the Easter holiday, doesn’t hold the same promise of es­ cape for them. Over the years. Easter has become cluttered with fads that seem far removed from its original concept. The bunny is one tradition; the holiday from work and school is another, and the bonnet is the third. The lily is the flower that we traditionally think of at Eastertime, but the dogwood also has an in­ teresting connection Anyone, who has visited British Columbia, has probably been enchanted by the tiny white dogwood, the official flower of the province. Most tourists manage to bring home several souvenirs bearing the emblem. You might be wondering what a flower in B C has to do with Easter, but “The Legend Of The Dogwood” ties it to Easter in a unique way: “There is a legend, that at the time of the Crucifixion the dogwood had been the size of the oak and other forest trees. So firm and strong was the tree that it was chosen as the timber for the cross. To be used thus for such a cruel purpose greatly dis­ tressed the tree, and Jesus, nailed upon it, sensed this, and in His gentle pity for all sorrow and suffering said to it: ‘Because of your regret and pity for My suffering, never again shall” the dogwood tree grow large enough to be used as a cross. Henceforth it shall be slender and bent and twisted and its blossoms shall be in the form of a cross . . . two long and two short petals. And in the center of the outer edge of each petal there will be nail prints brown with rust and stained with red. and in the center of the flower will be a crown of thorns, and all who see it will remember.’” THIRD PLACE FINISHER — This model of the old Exeter arena by Ross Finkbeiner took third place in the recent Stephen Central history fair. T-A photo For years, having a new bonnet to wear in the Easter parade was a “must” for all fashionable ladies and girls. The popularity of the “bonnet” has waned, to my relief. But the excuse for a new spring outfit remains, and, if there is no parade, the next best place, in which to show off your clothes, is in church. Traditional Easter dinner comes in many variations Today, styles in Easter ham vary as much as styles in the Easter parade. ^IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIHIII1IIIIIIII|||||||||||||||||||U: Where Can You Get More?? 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When buying ham. allow 125 g to 150 g per serving of boneless ham and 150 g to 200 g per serving for ham with the bone in. Until FRIENDLY SERVICE QUALITY CARPETS, VINYLS AND CUSTOM DRAPERIES WILLINGNESS TO HELP AND GOOD AFTER SALE SERVICE That’s how we compete with the big “discount” carpet chains with all their fantastic claims. No fancy footwork; iust honest to goodness carpet value for your hard earned money and the assurance that you’re getting the best in floor­ covering and draperies. We think you’ll like shopping with us. Try it; you’ll agree. HAMSTRA FLOORING supermarket scales have been converted to metric, buy 1/4 to 1/3 pound boneless or 1/3 to 1/2 pound bone in ham. For waistline watchers, don’t use Easter as an ex­ cuse to cheat on your diet! Try trimming off most of the fat covering from the ham and baste with un­ sweetened fruit juices in­ stead of the meat drippings. Ham is also a welcome change panfried or broiled as ham steaks. These steaks are generally about 2 cm (slightly less than 1 inch) thick and are usually cut from the choice center por­ tion of the ham. One kilogram (about 2 pounds) ham slices with bone will provide about six servings. What about glazes for the Easter ham? Try almost anything sweet — honey, maple syrup, melted jelly or sweetened fruit juice. Food consultants at Agriculture Canada suggest you try this “Fruit Glazed Ham Steak” this Easter. It’s a ham shin- Make plans for daffodils Beta Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi was held at the home of Mary Jane Taylor. Plans were made for the annual Daffodil Day in support of the Cancer Society, on March 31. It was reported that an enjoyable evening was spent at the Fashion Show in Clinton sponsored by the Clinton chapter with fashions by the Wedge, Campbells Mens Wear and Burgess Department Store. Mary Jane Taylor presented an interesting program, the subject being her father Harry Hoffman, when he was honoured to be chosen one of 24 Canadian singers to take part in the musical service in West­ minster Abbey at the Coronation of King George the VI of England, May 12, 1937. He was selected by Sir Ernest McMillan along with three ladies from Ontario. Mary Jane’s program was taken from the diary kept by her father of the events leading up to the Coronation. The excitement, huge crowds and friends he met were inspiring. Photograph albums, books and scrap books were used to illustrate the historic event in detail. Refreshments were served by Brenda Hennessey and Mary Jane Taylor. Nabisco WHEAT SOUP Mel ow Roast INSTANT Store Open Thursday Nite Till 9 P.M. Paved Parking at rear of store 235-0212 Golden West 6 to 10 lbs. AFROZEN TURKEYS 83* Fresh Broiler TURKEYS oq< 6 to 10 lb., lb. PRINCIPAL JOINS IN — It was Hat Day at Exeter Public School Thursday and principal Jim Chapman participated with the students. Above, Chapman makes a call on the school's public address system. T-A photo Rebekahs planning for official's banquet Noble Grand Joyce Morgan presided for the Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge meeting, Wednesday, assisted by Vice Grand Shirley Cooper. The property committee reported having bought dishes with donations given at a recent banquet. Sister Jean Hodgert reported a substantial profit made at the Odd Fellows bonspiel and thanked all involved. Invitations were read to Emerald Lodge, Parkhill on April 4 for brothers night; Royalty Lodge Forest on April 18, brothers night and the Lodge is invited to Huronic Lodge, Clinton on April 17 for the visit of the Assembly President Jean Bolton. On April 5, Pride of Huron will entertain at a banquet at Exeter United Church for the official visit of DDP Bertha MacGregor. The district meeting will be held in Amber Rebekah Lodge, Hensail on April 12. The members were reminded of dessert euchres Hensall March 22 and Exeter March 29. Representative and scholar to the Rebekah Assembly in June will be Mrs. Jean Hodgert and Mrs. Olive Hicks. Following the meeting a button party was held. Most buttons-Alice Bowen; smallest button-Marion Skinner, largest button-Jean Johns, most colored button- Mabel McKnight, most green buttons- Joyce Morgan, most unusual buttons- Mildred Thomson, Freida Bierling, and Myrtle Orr. Several games were played followed by a salad plate lunch. Mrs. Ada Brown, Strat­ ford, and Mrs. Ruby Wilcox and Mrs. Marjorie Cowter, Toronto, called on Mrs. Myrtle Brown at the senior citizens home on Sanders St., Exeter, Saturday. > Z <A Maple Leaf Boneless Dinner Hams 3 lb. avg., ’2.39 T Maple Leaf S.P, Cottage Rolls 3 lb. avg., ‘1.19lb. Maple Leaf Corned Beef 2 to 3 lb. avg., . ‘1.69 Maple Leaf Wieners Vac l's, lb. 99* Burns Partially Boned Sweetheart Hams Whole or Half, Maple Leaf Regular or Hint of Maple Bucon $1.Vac l's, lb. Fresh Pork Butt Chops' Nestles Chocolate Fresh Pork Shoulder Roasts Maple Leaf Football Hams Whole or Half, b q.79 Store Sliced Cooked Ham FOIL 25x18' $1.19 CRISCO OIL 48 oz. Decanter $2.09 Heinz KETCHUP 11 oz. bottle 49* Libbys Fancy FRUIT COCKTAIL 14 oz. 2/$1 ing with good looks and flavor! Fruit Glazed Ham Steak 2 2-cm ready-to-eat ham steaks (about 1 kg)* 50 mL brown sugar 25 mL flour 125 mL crushed pineapple 25 mL syrup from pineapple 1 orange, peeled and chopped 50 mL maraschino cherries, halved 25 mL chopped walnuts 25 mL raisins Place ham in baking dish and bake for 20 min. at 220"C. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over steak. Bake 15 min. more. 6 servings. * about 2 pounds We II be looking forward to seeing you. 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