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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1956-12-06, Page 24PACE Ivan THE GODIRICII SIGNAL -STAR IMPIMEriCOMMOCAMirrige44,.-',Aigri, ,,4111r4aVAMAil-Kgreiail-AM'areMeetrAM-Kg-AMEAVAICONArk-MregAMAMAttareigifig **Th ,04-4)SANING GUIDE TO GREATER flURSDYa1130F.VIRNIT3Eit Gt aw 401404014/VregrAik1 AT THE SLIPS ALL WOOL Crepe, White, SIZO5 32-40 LADIES' $1.89 HOUSECOATS $14.95 Wee, Turquoise, Red, NYLON FLOCKED DUSTERS 10.95 '112.95 BABY DOLL PYJAMAS Nylon, blue and pink, attractively trimmed with lace and applique. NYLONS 2.98 FROM 79c XS MO %Mk • ' a • SWEATERS Choose from our large cashmere, fur blend, wools and °Hens. Prices range from selection of Imported $3.95 AND LADIES' WINTER COATS SPECIAL PRICE $23.95 • - ,07,,” • .„,4 • II • UP MEN'S SUBURBAN COATS TOPCOATS VAN HEUSEN SHIRTS FROM FROM A large selection of dress and sport shirts from SWEATERS $3.95 $1122:9955 A ANN: $ UP UP AND UP Wools, *dons, pullovers, sleeveless pullovers and cardigans from $5,95 AND UP ACCESSORIES, TIES, SOCKS, BELTS, GLOVES and SCARVES ALL AT PRICES TO SUIT EVERYONE. MA" AJ STORE. BOYS' All Wool PULLOVERS $2.98 AND $3.98 Boys' PLAID SHIRTS warm, cosy $1.47 PYJAMAS, SOCKS, PANTS, SUBURBAN COATS ALL AT VERY ATTRACTIVE PRICES. 4teeCteirtiteaitatqatitMetMecteMittm-terottrAtttctel CLEARING ALL TYPES OF MEN'S, BOYS' ANO CHILDREN'S RUBBERS and OVERSHOES AT LOW PRICES. Hundreds At. Christmas Fair, St. Peter's CWL The upper auditorium of MacKay Hall was the setting last Saturday afternoon for St. Peter's C.W.L., annual Christmas Fair. The presi- dent, Mrs. James Sherratt received and welcomed the several hundred persons attending. Throughout the hall were the following unique arrangements in keeping with the season of Christ- mas: the Madonna and the Child entireledn blue violets; _minute - "tte,A;ixw ClUter decorations and small Christmas --lasge' -blue lighted Christmas tree against the daik background of the stage bores...4' marked resemblance to e starry wh• iter sky. 'Yuletide eentrepieces to delight the eye were on the display table to further express the charm of the festive season. A clever winter scene provided the decoration for the large_ tea table—Santa just starting off on his midnight ride, and Santa's help. ers, the little elves at Santa's toy - shop. Many "glowing" remarks were heard about the unusually attrac- tive candle holders on each of the small tables. Each had a tiny angel holding a different symbol La star or a lighted candle, etc.) of' As in previous years, the number bne attraction of the Christmas Fair was the four-story Christmas cake, regal with fancy white frost- ing, red and green holly and "Season's Greetings" enscribed in gold. Miss Janet 'Martin held the lucky ticket on the Christmas cake. Other prizes went to Rev. Father Gleeson and Joseph Allaire. On the draw for the quilt, Mrs. James Robertson, Palmerston street, was the winner, while at the candy table Mrs. Clarence Pollock was in charge of a draw for a box of homemade candy, and this was won by Mrs. G. M. Ross, Cobourg street "Our country store" was a busy spot with a stock of jams and jellies, canned goods, apples, vege- tables and potted plants. Every conceivable, kind af apron was to be found at tyre fancy work table from theaorgansly type apron to the more practical every day apron. There were crocheted4air sets, towel sets, pillow slips, knit- ted, mitts and sweaters to mention L few. Doll Display Fast Seller First to complete a "sell out" was the table of home baking. On it was a lovely selection of cakes and pies, tarts and cookies, rolls and bread. t Taffy apples, pnpeorn balls, candy 'canes and many- kinds of -i horpe,rn,a4e eaiadv, turklish delight, peanut' fttfiYtte, - and 1040; ealleY j in vari-colored 'baskets, and boxed candy drew a steady stream of customers while it lasted, "Out of this world", was an ex- pression befitting the doll display, which from start to finish was a carnival of color and beauty. There were lifelike brides in billowing satin and shimmering taffeta with and ,somelhing blue; dolls attirectsjss .street clothes- to snatch "big sister"; tOdiers in, knitted robes and dolls in cradles. In dolly's Itardrobe were up-to-the- minute fashions in style and qual- R.,goim-Am'AgiaJ4w-gcAiwzo'intz,w4g-egzozo4m,,ftwoinli 14. ssssssssss:ssssso--MM e .sassaIdaisss ::,i;,:ssSi',.S.sossSashaiss„:4.1.44Ssisisssss•StSos•s-sss•-•••• A STORE FULL OF CHRISTMAS MERCHANDISE To make it not only Pleasant but Profitable to Visit and Shop sszss.-tossmssotostatztossosostoossztatatomtassestatatsmissostoossatzstasotstossstatosi tstossmtststststatztossosstrosssolatototo FANCY LINENS $18 50 TO $75.00 SET Snowy white damask, or in hand painted linen, also Madeira cloths in all sizes . . ,tmitar.,,-ztatatamitc-tamitar,tatzaVeatatatatata-tatamtatatatalcitateMtaVttztata WOOL BLANKETS and BED COVERS s9.50 TO s18.50 EACH Always a Warm Gift. sssstxstseotatsstssstatOatotstszssotssslotssssostowtotcsstosostosooststststatcststa HANDBAGS GIFT TOWELS and TOWEL SETS in a wide variety of eally a grand selection to choose from — FACE CLOTHS TO MATCH. 1,7 4 ocp.cmuck..-ztoctsoza-mpcmammvRao styles and colors. 3.95 to 7.95 SCARVES GLOVES LINGERIE Gift Handkerchiefs HOSE HANDBAGS LACE CLOTHS SHEETS PILLOW SLIPS LUNCH SETS IN LINEN OR COLORFUL COTTONS $1 .95 TO ostatatatdostossocasst=tarstatotcsatototsosscostatsmtosatos WE SUGGEST s8.95 GIFT APRONS Dainty organdy triin, something different. Pure linen, dainty embroidered pat- terns. Always a pleasing gift. :t.f.:tr'""ettl.'71"`""4":"t,""I',-7Zit:7-Crsr.Z.Irs.'t 't.7-110:7Z.rs....TILT-T-Cr-T.K.,t-CtStt'S.S.Ossztssessros-scosissessosscs, Come in anci let us help you with Gift Suggestions. eson a t .-r 51,altali‘m;.1 sar?,,,a,1441,11,t, - rtalralt t•a,ra.may nralt-atre, "1.1, Open all clay Wednesday during December on Phome 76. 'fas4:1 \*!•\. ; • That girl y the year is here once again when singer Juliette, §r like millions of others, starts the frantic rush through the stores, doing her Christmas shopping. And Juliette, who stars on her own OBC -TV show, has the same prob- lems as everyone else—juggling two things, her presents and her budget. Christmas Candle Is Traditional For Many People "To learn your luck for the year they say, Burn a bayberry clip on Christmas day. If the flame burns bright and the light shines clear, . ity: fur -trimmed wool and cordu- roy coat sets; cape sets; revers- lbles, pastel party dresses, jump- ers, negligees, gowns, pyjamas and sweater sets, bunting bags, lay- ettes and basinettes. Typical pro- perty for this fashion parade Was a set of wooden stairs --for the dolls, and a large open book with nursery rhyme decor for dolly's clothes. I V The Helpers Helping in the various booths were the following, with the ton- ener's name mentioned first, in each instance: General convener, Mrs. James Sherratt; tea convener, Mrs. James Earnshaw; tea assist- ants, Mrs. Charles Gibbons, Mrs. Norman Boyle, Miss Alma Chis- holm, Mrs. Ben Johnston -and Miss Betty Etue. Replenishing the tea' urns were Mrs. Charles Young and .Mrs. Leo Chisholm. Pouring tea were Mrs. Clarence Ramer and Miss Helen McCarthy. Contribu- tion table, Mrs. Harold Brennan; Christmas cake, Mrs. Richard Buch- anan; displaying the cake, Miss Clara Leddy and Miss Elizabeth Tobin; home baking table, Mrs. Bert Baechler, Mrs. Leo Walzak, Mrs. Carl Sohneiker and Mrs. Don- ald Stemp; candy, Miss Margaret Evans, Mrs. Leo Ouellette, Mrs. Leonard Jeffrey and Miss Carrie O'Neill; country store, Mrs. Ivan, Lauzon, Mrs. Ben Ohishokm and Mrs. Lou Cundari; lam/ work, Mrs. Lang Foster and Miss Mary Lacey; knitting, Mrs. Ralph Clarke end Mrs, Wilfrid Kinahan; Mrs. Con Baechler, Mrs. Josephine Chisholm and Mrs. Clyde Everett. Miss Dorothy Enzensherge? and Mrs. Carl Schneiker favored with piano music during the tea hour. o- AKAKigi . . . Good luck will . be yours through the year." This old verse is believed in many lands around the world and is said to be one of the reasons that candles in homes are tradi- tional around the world. The custom is believed to have started in Ireland. As the Irish put it: "Who knows, on some Christmas Eve, Jesus and Mary and Joseph may collie again, not to Palestine, but to the Holy Isle on the farthest edge of Europe." And it is the custom that the candle BRECKE CHRISTMAS FUN ONCE WAS BANNED In their attempt to do away with all forms of frivolity in England, j the Puritan Government banned the celebration of Christmas in 1643. Although holiday traditions were restored by the Stuarts, the Christmas season never quite re- ' gained its place of importance in English icelebrations. Today it is observed as a relig- ious day in the churches and as a day for ifamily igathenings, but has never again been celebrated with the boisterous spirit and sumptu- ous feasting if olden times. The 'English people celebrate to a greater extent on Raxing Day, December 26, marking this day with gift -giving and parties. This fest day anfedafes Christmas and is traced to the custom of gift- , giving during the R0111111 festival of Saturnalia. So, today the ehildren receive thsir gifts in boxes and it is the 4141 that s;:s.V.SS ess remember their 'Ohl empIsitees with gift boxes. fig 9 can only be snuffed by one named Mary. Their first use for Christmas is not recorded in the annals of any nation, but that the "Christ Child Candle," burned in the window on Christmas Eve is, according to an old legend, placed -there to light His way if He makes an earthly visitation and in atonement for the night of His birth when there was no room for Him. 0 0 0 About.one out of three families in Canada are childless. ;404K-U-04-0Z-OZ-aili0 .1 AflF%Ai t M1L1VY r cm 4 Christmas Spree Where PRICES Are TRIMMED 1 tr, ti pi IN CHOICE OF 3 FESTIV This low priced mixer is fill 171 powered. Beats and blends the thickest batters to oven. ti right smoothness . . . whips frosting to miracle lightness. REG. $23.95 Mitak7M-EIMItZtatalraMMatatCk, 21 'natargta-MtatatMeaMtVV,atat,, 'TOMO= KitataMMETak'XIta-M TWO LUCKY DRAWS ! EVERY PURCHASE OF $1.00 OR MORE' AT E. BRECKENRIDGE'S STORE ENTITLES YOU TO A 'CHANCE TO WIN. FIRST PRIZE—"PINTO PETE" SPRING 'HORSE. Valued at $25.60. This is the latest sensation! First time in Goderich. Guaranteed to give the kids many, many hours of fun. Authentic western saddle, steel frame with sturdy springs. SECOND PRIZE—"BORG" BATHROOM SCALES—Valued at $10.95 AAM-AA.NADQ-A-A-AD-A-AAAMAAAAA-D4-AAMAA-M-DaAAA-ADIAAD4A-A-M-M.-DiAD'r.'afZfA2d, BARGAINS GALORE — If you didn't receive one of our colorful "Christmas 'Spree" handbills, pick one up at our store. It contains loads of gift suggestions. frMtatelaMMtZtentetatCtaaatarMt=ateteMeetetVeMICV4a 'tatatateata*titCMWEltateagefitagt Portable GE Mixer 57 17 57 E -COLORS. CHRISTMAS SPECIAL si 5.95 tho rl "/7 Rexdale Portable Electric Saw PERFECT FOR DAD. 6W' SAW MADE BY SKIL- CHRISTMAS TOOLS. You just can't match SPECIAL this saw at this price. Has all much'''' .11JU the features of saws costing more. REG. $59.95 stotatctsnatosiStatotstossosssasststosssoesszosstssossoss= stOsSISKSIOIMS.Itato 'LAY-AWAY—Deposit will hold your choke unti[Xmas Bring the Kids to See Breckenridge's TOYLAND One Entire Floor of Toys The Largest, Most Wonderful Array Ever ! 4 17 50 Et1 j JUST 15 SHOPPING DAYS /Ill CHRISTMAS tti