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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-03-04, Page 6Pape 6 Times -Advocate, March 4, 1981 t By ELAINE TOWNSHEND Carl Sandburg described fog poetically: "The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbour and city on silent haunches and then. moves on." The February fog sat on its haunches over Southwestern Ontario for a long time. 1 woke up at my parents' farm one Saturday morning and wondered what was wrong. Then 1 realized that blue thing outside the window was sky. 1 hadn't seen it for a week. Further investigation showed the neighbours. their houses and their barns hadn't moved away. after all. Few people saw the fog in the imaginative way Carl Sandburg did. Most were too busy trying to stay on the right side of the road. Then the rain came and A mixed bag people were occupied pulling their boots out of sucking mud. watching for wash -outs and listening to river ice crack and water roar. It was hard to believe that just two weeks earlier Mr. Ground Hog had been snow- ed in and unable to make his annual appearance. Some people turned black and blue from pinching themselves to be sure they weren't dream- ing and to remind themselves it was still mid- winter. Indeed it was too.early to start thinking about "Put- ting Winter To Bed," as Edwin John Pratt suggested. "Old winter with an angry frown Restationed on his head his crown. And grew more obdurate, As rumours every day had flown From some officials near the throne That he might abdicate. Fixing his rivals with his eyes. He thumped his chest and slapped his thighs. And ground his Arctic heel, Splintering the dais, just to show MR. AND MRS. JAMES W. WATSON Couple celebrate 60th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. James W. Watson of Fullarton marked their 60th diamond wedding anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 22, with open house at Tham'sview United Church. They were married at the home of the bride's parents at Fullarton on Feb. 23, 1921. Rev. Morley Lolling offic- iated. The bride is the former Jean Elinor Reed, only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Reed. The groom of 60 years ago, is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Watson of Mother-, well. Following their marriage they farmed at the groom's farm in Hibbert Township for six years. After that they moved to the Watson home- stead at Motherwell, which the groom's grandfather to- ok up from the Canada Company in 1842. They moved to their pre- sent home in Fullarton Village in 1947. Mr. and Mrs. Watson have tour boys; Russell of Fullar- ton, Donald, Clinton, Keith of Kirkton, Jack of Kitchen- er and two daughters Mrs. Eldon (Helen) Walls and Mrs. Remo (Pauline) Iaco- bini, both of London, 27 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. Both enjoy good health, are active in the community and belong to Thamesview United Church. Mr. Watson retired from his insurance business when he sold the agency to J. P. Uniac Agency in Mitchell in 1976. Helping at the open house pouring tea were Mrs. Oscar, W. Reed, Mrs. A. E. Watson, Mrs. Eleanor Gilmore, and Mrs. Nellie Clyne. Grand- children served lunch and the register was tended by Mark Watson of Fullarton and Dianne Bragg of Kirk - ton. 1t is more blessed to give than to receive -and it is deductible. Minds, like parachutes, function only when open. That he was lord of ice and snow. With sinews of wrought steel." When the snowflakes came back to cover the mud, they were big, fluffy and swirling..1 felt as though I was driving through a pillow fight - perhaps a dispute between the Jolly Green Giant and Mrs. Giant. As suddenly as the mini - storm started, it stopped. The feathery flakes were washed down by moist air and hardened by dropping temperatures. The streets became temporaty ice rinks again. and the sanders were put back on the roads. Although the sun shone the next day and the temperature rose, most of us took the broad hint that we still have the long winter month of March ahead of us. We'd better enjoy this respite while it lasts. March may give Old Man Winter a tussle for his crown. but usually it takes April to put the season in its place. Edwin John Pratt goes on in his poem to describe how April settles winter down for his summer sleep and gives Odds 'n ends him a warning. "For eight months now without demur, You give your promise not to stir, And not to roar or wail, Or send your north wind with its snow, Or yet the east whose vapours blow Their shuddering sleet and hail. 'So help you then for ever- more - If you so much as cough or snore. My seven younger sisters, Who follow after meinturn, Are under strict command to burn Your body up with blisters. 'Of Autumn. too, you must beware. For if you rise to scent the air, Our Indian -summer maid Will plague you past what you endure, Until you think your temperature One hundred Centigrade."' The mention of spring and summer gives us something predictable to look forward to, as we wander through the mixed bag of weather tricks March is sure to bring. 9en ceeet Favourite .recipes submitted by our readers Delicious Apple Torte ti 2 c. flour 2 tbsp. sugar 1 c. butter Blend and put in.9 x 13 pan. Save '/z for top. Peel and slice 12 medium apples. Put on crust. Sprinkle with 1 c. sugar. 1 tsp. cinnamon, cover pan with tin foil.Bake 1 hour or until apples are, clone. Mix in sauce pan 2 tbsp. flour 2 cups milk 2 tbsp. sugar 3 egg yolks Cook until thick and put over apples. Beat 3 egg whites until stiff with 'z c. sugar and put over custard. Sprinkle with '%r c. crumbs and bake 15-20 min. Mrs. Pauline Ingram R.R. 2 Hensall THE COUNTRY BAKER Features This Weekend HOT CROSS e 49 BUNS II do, COUNTRY BAKERY 367 Main St. Exeter 235-2525 MR. AND MRS. PAUL SHARROW Nancy Louise Perry and Paul John Shorrow were united in marriage at the home of the bride, December 24. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Perry, Exeter and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Shorrow, Grand Bend. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Rev. Allen Adams of London. Miss Carolyn Perry, sister of the bride, was maid of honour. The brother of the groom, James Sharrow was best man. The couple are presently residing in Landon. Gospels are mountain's high peak If the Bible was a moun- tain range, the Gospels would be the highest peaks, and the Sermon on the Mount would be the tip. At the very highest peak would be the eight Beatitudes. This was the message from Eugene Fox given to the Christian Women's Club. Fri- day morning. Fox. a lay preacher from the Zurich area, spoke at length about the message in the Beatitudes. He listed each of the blessings, and gave an interpretation of Christ's message. Fox is editor of Rayma Christian Ministries, a monthly spiritual guide which he sends out to readers over southwestern Ontario. The message isnon- denominational. "I'm at home with Roman Catholics, Mennonites, or any Christians," Fox said. He occasionally does lay preaching to various groups in different churches. He grew up in the United Church. and was baptized in the Baptist Church. He was orginally from the Forest area, then went to Bible College in Toronto. At present, his monthly mail out is his full time oc- cupation. However, Fox doesn't get paid for his work, and lives only on donations. "That would send some peo- ple screaming," he admits, laughing. But he explains, the Lord takes care of him and his wife. After his talk, many of the women present came forward to thank him for his interesting and inspiring message. Earlier in the meeting, Shirley Luther of Hensall sang "Once I thought I walk- ed with Jesus". Mona Talbot of Bayfield led the group in prayer. and Dorothy McAuley of Exeter read Psalm 145. Pianist was Leila Finkbeiner of Exeter. The next meeting will be the last Friday morning at 9:30 in March. There will be a guest speaker. MR. AND MRS. DONALD POULIN Dianne Sararas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Sararas of Hensall, and Donald Poulin, son of the kite Mrs. Elva Poulin of Stratford, were married at Hensall United Church February 21. Rev. Ston MacDonald officiated. Maid of honour was the bride's sister Karen Sararas of Kitchener. Bridesmoids were Gail and Connie Sararas, both of Exeter, while flcwergirl was Jodi Sararas. Best man was Don Poulin of Clinton. Steve Sararas of Hensall and Don Sararas of Exeter ushered guests. The couple will be residing in Stratford. Photo by Frank Phillips Leona Alderson and Joanne Esterbroeck spent the weekend with Roy and Mabel Alderson. "The world is full of willing people; some willing to work, the rest willing to let them." FARM SHOW SPECIAL r� $6.95 bushel Macintosh Apples Now $445 bushel Other Varieties Available at Regular Prices • Golden Delicious •'dared • Red Delicious • Mutsu Open: Mon - Sat. 8:30.6 Sun. 10: Brnrq Your Own Contoine. CRUNICAN BROS. 1 _ Miles South of Elginfreld on Hwy 4 March is the month for CERAMICS 30% off Greenware 20% off Glazes 30% off Yarns & Macrame Supplies Hours Mon,, - Tues., Thurs., Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Shop early for a good selection House of Ceramics. Main St. Dashwood 237-3656 BED • BATH KITCHEN • GIFTS BOUTIQUE Surprise Spring Sale! 4 Days Only Wednesday- Saturday March 4 - 7th We have decided to have a sale to make room for our great new Spring Collection 20% off Some items 1/2 price 405, MAIN STREET EXETER, ONTARIO 235-2957 Open Mon. - Tues. - Wed. Thurs. - Sat. 9:30 - 5:30 Fridays 9:30 - 9 p.m. • • • • • A&H OPEN THURSDAY SUPERIOR MEAT SPECIALS Al & A2 Beef Sale Rumps, Sirloin Tips and Steak ROASTS258 H UP ! t•I•IiTYT_17:4 N Full Slice OUND STEAK l, ;Z.38 G 0 0 'Medium GROUND B Maple Leaf Sweet Pickled COTTAGE ROLLS Maple leaf POLISH SAUSAGE Maple Leaf Boneless 1/4 DINNER BAMS EEF Ib. 3.4 Ib. avg. Ib. Maple leaf Regular or All Beef WIENERS Ib Ib. +1.88 1.48 '1J8 '1.98 ,. 51.88 Devon Brand IDE BACON 500 g. pkg. 1.39 Schneider's Blue Ribbon A sliced or piece Ib. $ • ERIOR FOOD MARKET & FRIDAY NIGHTS UNTIL 9 P.M. Clover leaf Van Crimps COHOE SALMON PORK 9.57 i 2/ciin9t (VEGETABLE SOUP 29c Maxwell House COFFEE A P. Gnarl 1 Ib. hag '2.49 Westons plain or salted 88(1 pALMOLIVE SODASS fresh produce 400 g. LIQUID 1.19 Monarch Added Touch 18.5 oz. 500 9 White, Devils Food, Lemon e Con. 1 Seedless $ 10Q CUCUMBERS A,E IX S iY1:11111 SUGAR 7k, i)(t<, $1.98 Na•iSCO SHREDDED WHEAT 45Q..99( prncor PAGHETTI or 'MACARONI , k, $1.1 McCormick's ARROWROOTS 350 g. • PCAnrnprr 3/83T FOOD >>tin JELLY POWDERS 3 o 3/s 1 Fanc M C ANI -FLUSH 1.4 s •1.29 APPLES Produce of U.S.Q. Sunkist ORANGES Can. 1 COOKING ONIONS E Smith TOMATO KETCHUP320z ,.,'28 1. Natures Best Choice 3/$1 PEAS 14 oz. Fireside MARSHMALLOWS 69( 10 oz. bag bakery buys Bee Hive it. Superior Enriched white or 60% whole ORN SYRUP $1.6 BREAD w2heat4 oz. 3P1.89 Hostess DATE & NUT LOAF 20 oz. 9.29 Lewis SANDWICH 99c WHITE BREAD 754 TO11.f�ry WEL S Cotelli OMATO SAUCE A&H SUPERIOR FOOD MARKET toll pkg, 994 28 oz. tin for Spaghetti 794 3 Ib. bag 754 9.29 1 13's 2 Ib. bag 59< frozen foods Mrs. Smiths APPLE PIES 700 g. '1.6 Rich's COFFEE RICH 500g. 2/$ 1 Old South 100% pure 0 0 m ORANGE JUICE from Florida 12.5 oz. tin 79( McCains A totall new blended juice) 694 NEW REVIVE 12.5 oz. tin WE D LIVER PHONE - A&H SUPERIOR FOOD MARKET A&H SUPERIOR FOOD MARKET A&H SUPERIOR FOOD MARKET 3 s