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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-03-28, Page 6Page tl -- Wingltarn Adv alrt'e- [iim's, Thursday, March 28, l +tt3 features from The World of Women Home and The Housewife IN TIIE LIBRARY By DORIS l; M. KIi;I;st\ ''Poetry", it is said "is emo- tion recollected iu [ranquillrty Do not fear. My days of \ erse writing are over (I think); but sometimes it is necessary to compose oneself before writing prose also. Lately I have read such a group of soul -searing hooks that I cannot hear to re- view any of there until 1 have my ideas sorted out and cry- stallized. In the meantime, I suggest NOSIGNPOSTS IN THE SEA 13y V. Sackville -West This is a quietly contempla- tive little novel, oddly reminis- cent of Anne Morrow -Lind- bergh's "Gift from the Sea" with romantic overtones resem- bling the same author's"Dearly Beloved." In mood only these books are similar, not at all m treatment or development. In brief, the hook is the story of a sea -toy age, taken by a famous journalist. lie had two reasons for so doing. He is incurably ill bur that fact is known only to his physician and himself; and suddenly his work and life pall -fru wishes to holiday as he never has before. In addition he wishes to spend a longer time in the presence of an attractive widow whom he has met socially and she is embarking on this same trip. The reader knows of the possibility that he may not re- turn alive or even complete the trip. As a result there is a curiously precious quality to each separate incident of ship- board life, he they happy, sad, beautiful, comic or unfortun- ate. The sentiment is not maudlin. The love affair is adult and develops slowly and as reasonably as love ever does. The days are golden on the ship, and the days and even nights ashore punctuate the languor with the clarity of an Oriental engraving. The author sorts out successfully the transi- tory values from the permanent, and our journalist proves to have some very convincing human frailties, which serve to give reality to the tale. The readers' senses are sharpened too to the intensity of physreal consciousness when one realizes the brevity of human life. This book is short but satisfy lug and emanates an aura of peace - an achievment in these tithes, Irt contrast another novel A PLACE OF HONOUR By Mary Verdick will rock every sensibility. Within the pages of this book are a group of people of such clear cut and vivid personali- ties that in retrospect they seem larger than life. Occasionally one meets a few such people whose impact on one's life is shattering but here we have them all together. The general impression is of leashed vio- lence, throbbing beneath the surface of every written line. It begins with an inquest into the death of a middle-aged woman, whose niece Amy con- templates her life from child- hood as her husband Jotham Bartwell gives his testimony. The action of the story swings almost disconcertingly back into the past and then forward into the restless present. Jotham is tortured by the consciousness of sin greater than the murder he is suspected of committing. Amy begins by accepting gratefully the sympathy of her returning step- sister, only to be repelled by her sudden devastating animosi- ty. nirnosity. Jotharn's mother with her conscientious meddling con- fuses the issues still further. Gentle Amy proves herself made of tough mettle even as she struggles for a faith she is un- aware of needing. One of the most interesting characters in the book is a Roman Catholic priest, Father Milici. To Protestants he presents his faith clearly. I am sure a Roman Catholic would regard him with pride. This is really not a religious book but a novel of absorbing interest and such verve that it touches the very wellsprings of life. Institute Hears Irish Numbers The regular meeting of the Woolens Institute, Wingham Brandt, was held on Thursday with thirty members and several visitors in attendance. Mrs. J. Finnigan took the chair in the ahsense of the presi- dent, Mrs, G. Hastie. Program convener was Mrs. Olive Walker, who reviewed the resolutions. The roll call was answered by a favourite Irish Song, Miss Sheila France and Miss Barbara France played two violin solos, accompanied by Miss Gretta France. Mrs. France sang an Irish Song ac- companied by her daughter Gretta. Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton conducted a musical contest which was won by Mrs. France. Hostesses were Mrs. G. Gannett, Mrs. A. Coutts, Mrs. J. Halli- day, Mrs. 11. Aitchison, Mrs. J. Finnigan and Mrs. O. Ilasel grove. LOWER HEAT FOR GLASSWARE When oven -proof glassware is used for baking cakes and quick breads, it is important to remember this type of bak- ing utensil differs from metal ware in its heat absorption. Allowances must be made in baking temperatures. Unless a specific recipe states otherwise, the hest rule to follow is to bake glassware at an oven temperature twenty-five de- grees lower than used for metal pans. Standard Sizes, Simpler Shopping rcrlA tidi .... d' or r sss i • krt) HIPS CHEST WAIST Measure around widest Measure chest around Measure around natural part fullest part waistline Measure over lightweight, close•fltting underwear. Hold tape snug but not tight. For garments that flt the upper part or whole body Canada Standard Size Hip (inches) Chest (inches) Girls Boys 17-19 '19 —21 191/4-211/4 188 19-21 18V2 --20V21/2 19'A-21'1 20A 18-20 201/2-221/2 21'/-23'A 20B 21-23 20 --22 201/x--221/4 22A 19-21 22 —24 221/4-241/4 228 23-25 211/2— 231/2 22'/4-24'14 24A 20-22 231/2-251/2 241-26'/4 24B 25-27 23 —• 25 231/4-251/4 26A 21-23 25 --27 251/4-271/4 268 27-29 24%2--26/2 25'14-2714 28A 22-24 261/2-281/1 271-291/4 288 29-31 26 —28 261/4-281/4 30A 23-25 28 —30 281/4-30% 308 31-33 271/2-291/2 281/4--301/4 32A 24-26 291/2-311/2 30'1-32'1 32B 33-35 29 ="31 29A-314 34A 25-27 31 —33 311/4•-331/4 348 35-37 30'1-32%1 31'14-33'14 36A 26-28 321/2--341/2 331/4-351/4 36B 37-39 32 —34 321/4-341/4 38A For garments that flt at or below the waist Canada Standard Sixe Hip Waist (inches) (inches) Girls Boys 17-19 17-19 18-20 18Z 19-21 16-18 17-19 20Y 18-20 19-21 20Z 21-23 17-19 18•-20 22Y 19-21 20 --22 22Z 23-25 18-20 19-21 24Y 20-22 21-23 24Z 25-27 19-21 20-22 26Y 21-23 22--24 26Z 27-29 20-22 21---23 28Y 22-24 23-25 28Z 29-31 21--23 22 —24 30Y 23-25 24-26 301 31-33 22-24 23-25 32Y 24-26 25-27 32Z 33-35 23--25 24-26 34Y 25-27 26-28 34Z 35- 37 24-26 25-27 36Y 26-28 27-29 36Z 37-39 25-27 26-28 38Y 27— 29 28-30 38Z 39-41 ---- 27-29 40Y — 29•— 31 40Z Issued by Standards Branch, Department of Trade and Commerce, Ottawa Five UCW Units Met Last Week Unit 1 of the United Church Women of the Wingham United Church, met in the church Tuesday evening of last week. Mrs. Murray Taylor was in charge of the worship service. Mrs. George Guest read a poem. Mrs. Kenneth Wood intro- duced the new study, "The Former Mac Synoc erc Will Rev. Russell Self, M.A., 13. D., M. Th. , will address the Hamilton and London Synodical of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, being held at St. An- drew's April 2, 3 and 4. Mr. Self will be the guest speaker un Wednesday afternoon. Rey. Self has for many years been a missionary of the Pres- byterian Church in Canada in Jhansi, Central India. Jhansi is in the heart of llindu India, and has traditionally been one of the most durable centres of Indian resistance to outside in- fluences. It is in one of the most difficult missionary dis- tricts in the world. Mr. Self is a westerner by birth, having been horn in Van- couver. His higher education, however, was taken in Ontario, at Toronto Bible College, the Ladies Hold Supper Meeting Mrs. Jack Parkinson's group was in charge of the pot luck supper in St. Paul's Anglican Church parish on Tuesday of last week, when the Evening Guild held its regular meeting. There were 25 ladies in atten- dance, despite the miserable weather and power interruption. Mrs, Robert Ahara spoke on Lent. The ladies discussed holding a choir banquet, when members of both senior and junior choirs would be guests. A tentative date was set for the latter part of April. for of \orth Inc 3e Synocico S University of Western Ontario and finally at Knox College. From 1947 to 1949 he was minister at St. James' Church in Toronto. In the latter year he accepted an appointment to Jhansi, and has been there ever since. When he started work in In- dia, Mr. Self was a district missionary helping out various churches whenever they were in need of the services of a minis- ter. In recent years he has be- come particularly interested in Christian literature, and very concerned that in a country which is rapidly becoming literate, non-Christian agencies, especially the Communists, seemed to have the field al- most to themselves. Irn 1961 Rev. Self was released from some of his duties in Jhansi, so Shower for Bride -Elect A miscellaneous shower was held at the Moine of Mrs. Frank Burke last Monday evening in honor of Miss Marilyn Murray. A gaily decorated wagon, bearing many lovely and use- ful gifts, was brought in by little Stephen and Connie Burke and presented to the bride - elect, Games and a mock wed- ding were enjoyed by all. A delicious lunch was then served by the hostesses Isabel Burke, Sandra Woods and Carol Stumpf, assisted by Carol Walpole, Jean Hanna and Jane Allen. is 3eakcr that he could spend more time with the Bible Society. It is a tribute to his experi- ence and ability that in 1991 he was elected Moderator of the North India Synod of the Uni- ted Church of Northern India. Nfr. Self, with his wife and four children, is on leave in Canada until the middle of 1993. Mrs. Self, the former Alice Gleason has a B.A. de- gree from AlcNlaster University, Hamilton. She will be playing Indian music on her accordion for radio and TV interviews. Kinettes Plan Cooking School The regular meeting of the Kinette Club was held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. James Currie. Mrs, Alan Wil- liams, president, presided. After the singing of the Kinette song and the reading of the minutes, the roll call was answered by a household hint. Final plans were made for the cooking school being held on April 10th. It was decided to hold a past presidents' and anniversary night in May. Kin- ette Mrs. Merv. Templeman won the raffle. A social hour was spent play- ing court whist. Mrs. Murray Gerrie was high and Mrs. Bruce MacDonald, low, Kinettes Mrs. J. Beteson and Mrs. Ro- bert Wenger served lunch. Next meeting will be held April 8th at the Scout House. Word and the Way", and led in a discussion of the topic. The leader, Mrs. Vernon Reid, conducted the business. lvirs. Jack Tiffin announced the unit's share in the Presbyterial bale, and members volunteered to make most of the articles required. UNIT 2 MEETS Unit 2 also met in the church Tuesday evening. Miss Irene Paton led the worship service. The Scripture lesson was read by Miss Greta Harris, who also led in prayer. Mrs. Milford Foxton gave a meditation on the Scripture. Mrs. Foxton conducted the business. A telephone commit- tee ommittee was set up, comprised of Mrs. G. W. Howson. Miss Ivlarion Simpson and Miss Phyl- lis Johns. Mrs. W. B. Cruikshank gave a report of the general meet- ing. Miss Mary Lee Hollen- becl< sang two solos and was accompanied by her father, on the guitar. UNIT :3 MEETING Unit 3 met at the home of Mrs. Murray Stainton Wednes- day evening. Mrs. Freddie Templeman conducted the wor- ship, Scripture was read by Mrs. Ted Elliott and praycr was offered by Mrs. Murray Stain- ton. ivirs. William Renwick gave a talk based on an article in the Observer, "My Nine years in a Hospital". Mrs. Ted Elliott gave an Easter reading. The business session was led by Mrs. Jack Gorrie. This group catered for the 60th an- niversary'at home' of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Reid on Saturday, March 23rd, under the leader- ship of Mrs. Roy Bennett. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. William Ren- wick on April 11th, instead of April 17th. Members are asked to take articles for the bale. UNIT4 Unit 4 also held a meeting in the church which was opened by Mrs. K. NI, MacLennan. Scripture lessons were read by Mrs. J. C. McIntyre and Mrs. Fred Ross. Mrs. Stewart Cowan offered prayer. The study book was intro- duced by Mrs. T. Jardin. Mrs. Jack Reavie conducted the business. A quilt was brought in. MET MONDAY Unit 7 rnet in the church on Monday evening, March 18th. Mrs. Gordon Robinson conduct- ed the worship service, assisted by Mrs. T. S. Beattie. A short business session was conducted by Mrs, Harold Kerr, after which a work meeting was held. Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Beattie served lunch. EGYPTIANS HAD PUBLIC OVENS Food historians credit the Egyptians with organizing the baking industry. Every Egyp- tian village had public ovens, and every king and noble had a private bakery to supply fresh bread. [3y the time of the Pharaohs both leavened and unleavened bread were in use. Unleavened bread was made of flour, water and salt, while leavened bread was not unlike the modern bakery's product, made with a ferment or yeast. t'V4tIIFEATURE THE BRIGHTER LOOK for LIGHTER AND COATS Outstanding group of fine quality, all- weather styles. Popular laminated styles and English .1 wool and Camel. Priced from $16.98 to $59.95 Canada has developed a standard sizing system for child- ren's clothes, based on body measurements, not age. Buying clothes fur children, has been a headache in past years. Over 70 percent of 12 - year -olds cannot he fitted properly into size 12 garments, because they are either larger or smaller than the so-called 12 -year-old size. Besides this, sizes vary in different brands. When purchasing "Canada Standard Size" labelled gar- ments. You will find a number and a letter. Garments to fit the upper part of the body or whole fig- ure, would have a number and either A or B. The number is hip size in inches, A means a slim chest and 13 a sturdy chest. For clothing to fit below the waist, the number would be followed by Y or G. The num- ber would again be the hip size in inches and Y indicates a slim waist, "L a sturdy waist. Standard sizing will give a good fit to 90 percent of the children. Clothes will still have to be altered for the other 10 percent, with unusual shapes Molds are the only agents causing food spoilage which are visible to the naked eye, say Food experts at Macdonald In- stitute, Guelph. They grow best on carbohydrates but also develop on meats and acid fruits. A high humidity and a temperature between 68 and 95 degrees F. suit their growth. However, their development is not completely stopped in a home refrigerator. Molds do not usually produce harmful substances. When only a slight growth of mold is on the food, it may be removed and the food eaten. If the growth is heavy and the flavor;' and texture of the food is changed, it should be discard- ed. Boiling or heating food to 160 degrees F. for one hour will help to prevent develop- ments of mold. As a rule, molds are unde sirable, but the distinctive fla- vor developed during the ripen- ing processes of certain cheeses is due to special types of molds. If wives knew what secretar- ies think of their husbands, they wouldn't worry. '6 3 MILLINERY A wonderful new assortment for Spring '63 wearing. A host of shades to choose from in floral designs, plain straws and nylon mesh. Priced from S3.98 to $12.95 BLOUSES Swiss embroidered, cotton sateens, Terrylene and Saran silks. Overblouse or tuck -in styles. Sizes 10 to 40, Priced from $3.98 to $6.98 / COTTON DUSTERS - PYJAMAS and GOWNS to t/I match in checks, florals and pastel shades. Small - .medium - large. CAPRI PYJAMAS — $2.99 GOWNS — $2.99 DUSTERS KAYSER Dyed to match GLOVES and SCARF — $1.98 and $1.59 Brand new Spring stock of SWEATERS in the all new spring shades, Banlon, short sleeves — $4.98 All wool Dalkieth, short sleeves—$8.95 SEAMLESS NYLONS New spring shades Sizes 81/2 to 11 414hk.„ 73c pair Miller's Ladies' dear — 53.99 SHIRT TALES of CANADA Shirts in new prints and col- lar styles Sizes 10 to 20 $2.98 to $4.98