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Clinton News Record, 1944-10-19, Page 7T HRS., OCT,li ;'h, 19:1 TIIE CLTNTON' NEWS RLCORJ_ HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS CAPE OF CHILDREN, COOKING PAGE TEA The Allowance to .Children By "PEG" Ware reading in the papers to- day, a great deal about 'child delin •queney, Perhaps it is: easy to sit to one side and criticize parents in this age when it is very very hard to bring up children especially in the •city. There are parents and parents, there are Mothers and fathe%s who will feel in later years that they have done the best they could to ibring up their children as they should be brought up, but there are many parents who deserve to stand In police' court and be repri- manded for their absolute neglect as ;tar as their family is' concerned. Ministers, perhaps better than any- one else can tell •of conditions in homes of members of their oonlgee- gations, Mothers, at times, may he tired, almost beyond endurance but does it de tier or heir family any good for her te, scold, scold continually. Many homes have been broken up by a scolding cranky woman. One day recently a man said: to his minister who was remonstrating with him for drinking "Well, this is a free country. 1 can drink if I, want 'to", "Yes" said the minister, "you can; but you have two fine boys, are they not worth more to you than that cursed liquor?" The problems that Ministers and Christian people have to face to- day are such as they, in their career, never came in contact with beforei People are marrying and bringing children into the world and they have no idea whatever how to keep themselves in the straight and nar- row way let alone lead then children in what is right. There are two sides to every story. Many parents are anxious HEA.LTB. that their children s j liquid be brought 'get a paper route or become a de- over he radio -in fact, many believe HURON ROAD r ver Club 1 s A. very wootthwhile uicident dune a real businessproposition. Ch•ldren hear of the was in held thein regular monthly meeting to niy . notice recently. In ,talking Saving, ;instills into=his mind the at the hoane of Mrs. J: K. Noble, on lnr ldren igen, of thrift. At first it might seheols; and if parents are interest- Thursday afternoon, October lith. given•ocwille antav over an allowance -' ed in their families li The meeting opened with the club a very sensible mother, in more 'seem •hard for hinr'net to be spend- questions to answer and in reality creod, followed by singing "The they should be telling them of, the Maple Leaf forever" and repeating great incidents' and miracles. ea ,the the "Lord's Prayer", war such as Dunlc]rk and many other Minutes of the last meeting were read and' adopted. The treasurer's places. This will lead up to'the story report was then read. It was decid- of the destruction of'homes and ed to donate $10.00 for 'ditty bags. devestation of 'the countries:. Then Mrs. Beit Gittings donated $2.00 to the parents will point out to the the C1wb. There were 11 member -s the f God and 5 visitors present. into much so. too zn n he Will be and .the 1 o a livery b the Lard Y, up to fear and love The Happy War Wo ways than one, said, that there wile just one child in their family, a boy of, eight years. She and her husband after talking the natter over decid- ed they would give him 25e a week. It' was to be divided as follows: 5c for church; 5c for spending; 50 for banking; 5c for Cubs; 5c for Red his bank. Cross. Recently there passed into • the In addition to this his father Great Beyond "Canada's Grand Old Man", Sir William Mulock. His biography is very interesting. His Mother was left with a family to raise and William Mulocic worked hard helping en the farm and on the road with shovel and whejsl bar- row in order to help his Mother and to"fit himself for the wonderful work he did later"on. He was not afraid, to' say that he knew his God. It never hurts any boy, no matter how high his station in life to work. but the. $•pending of his early sav- ings should be guided by' his parents. Some of our very beat profession- al men, and women (one might be safe. in saying that the most of them,) have worked hard in their youth that they might have money to put themselves through College. all honor to them! Cubs—what about the 5c for the Cubs? Even without the fact that the eubs •are • associated with the scouts, it is a very worth while pr- of the future. Five cents put away ganization. The leaders are worthy young men, who are willing and anxious to lead young bon to go on the right road. The boys are taught how to camp, how to resuscitate those who are partially drowned and to be helpful in many ways. Further than that, there is a com- radeship among these boys which is ing everything he has, but graduallt lie will feel that ' he would rather save what he earns than spend'it. Furthermore • he will like the idea of tryiug to find the odd. job to do on Saturdays and after'school hours so that he may have more to put into gives him 25e a month for a war stamp. Incidentally the lad said to his Mother recently. "Well Mummy, the five cent things are ,all. six cents now." The reply of the Mother was, "Well, you will just have to do what the rest of us do, save your spendin money from' one week to the next." - Those of us who had our child_ hood' days before the time of allow- ances may think twenty-five cents quite a large amount of money to be receiving every week. In the days that are past it was a very out- standing thing if we got two cop- pers as we used to call them in one clay. The allowance system for children seems to be a very good• idea indeed and uo matter how small the amount the child under the guidance of wise parents may learn life long lessons. Saving—brings with it the idea this week added to what I had last week brings my bank account up to so much. So the young mind figures. It may be that in the back of his brain there is a bicycle or some other much wanted article. Then when he gets a bicycle, he may be able to 6 Let us face facts in this 7th Victory Loan. Victory in Europe must be complete. Hong Kong must" be avenged. No victory anywhere can satisfy until we have freed Canadian prisoners everywhere in the world --until our fighting men and women are home and re-established, they need your full support. The cost of war.has mounted as we approach the end. Your dollars are cis essentidi now as ever before. Our forces must continue to have the finest in equipment. As' Peng al our men and women risk their lives in battle, we at home must give our financial support to the limit. well. worth while. Under the leader- ship of young men who are ready to try to direct and advise the boys. they will not get harmed at these meetings, but they will get into mischief if they are allowed to roam the streets at all• hours of the night. If parents are at all in doubt of the organizations attend one of their meetings and meet and talk with their leaders. Spending money—oh yes, there mast be ,some money to spend. Each child that •through, a grace o 0 we have been spared all that hereThe following articles were turned and that we should be willing to' Noble Holland,p1 blouseeandy1 skirt donated by Miss Thelma Glazier, 2 skirts, size 2 yrs. donated by Mrs. Elmer Dale, 2 pr. sleepers, 1 quilt articles layette. he willseethe wounded and several art es fon the y the cause is, Collection a'inounted to $2.35. soldiers as they return from the Next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Fred Pepper on Thurs- day, November 2nd. The meeting closed by singing "God Save the King" after which lunch was served. give everything we+can to help those not so fortunately situated The lad or lass will readily realize how needful war zone, some without an arm or a leg and he will know that many have given their lives in order that we might have freedom. He niay not to the full realize, and who does, that we have been saved from, the cruelty of the enemy such as has been experienced by those in Europe and other countries which have been attacked. Londesboro Red Cross News The Londesboro Red Cross Society met on Oct. 5th in the Community Hall with 30 members present. The In other words he has learned to President, Mrs. Bert Brunsdon,'pre- think of others and with joy and sided. The 'meeting opened with the thankfulness he is ready to give of forl'ord's Prayer followed by Prayer the little he 'has in order that, those Peace., in dire distress may be helped. . Church—Then last but first in importance is the 5c which he gives to the church, ; +t ' The parents having helped hint in the preparation of his Sunday School lesson he starts off joyfully to God's House, there to studyHis inspired Word. What a blessing it is to -day that some parents at least are pre- paring their children to lead a life which will make them good men and women'i ' Many, many homes have no place at all for Christ. That child will never forget the lessons he learned as he sat in the circle around his teacher as she tried to explain to him the parables, miracles, and stories of God's life here on earth. In the years to come when he is a young man and even later on in life he will many times kneel down and thank God for his parents. He may think some of these things are rather• :hard just now but often as week the question will arise, What he grows older he will recall' the will I spend my 5e on this week? happy days he spent under the guid- Maybe he wants parts for a model ance of his parents, as they endea- aeroplane or •e puzzle of some kind: vored to teach hien and to lead 1 ]m If so his money is likely to go into that rather thancandy, but that part of his allowance is his to do what he likes with and it must cre- ate an interest just to know what purpose he puts it to. A. boy who is thus trained to budget his money is not likely to dispose of his speed- ing money in a way which he should not. He does not look forward from Saturday to Saturday to going to the movies. You .may ask the ques- cion, "Is the : child never allowed to go' to the movies?" "Yes he is but enly to see pictures which are pro- per for a child to, see, something which will be of benefit to him. Then it is really a treat for him to see a picture. How many Mothers today send their children to the movies Saturday after Saturday just to get tad of them. What a life for a clild to feel that he or she is not wanted at home! Perhaps the movies are a relief for them from the rangling, jangling and quarreling of the home- Children are in school the greater part of the week and should be out in the open air when possible and not shut, into a place where the air is not the purest and where they are looking at a picture from which they are receiving no real benefit. Red Cross—Then comes the money for the Red Cross. What ,a splendid idea and how few parents would thinlc of that in regard to their child! We would think a boy ' or girl of eight years of age would know litt- le about the war. It is really too bad 'that there is such a thing that ehil- dren need to know about. It may be we were older. than I that when the South African war or i the First Great War was raging but we :have a very vivid recollection. i of the war talk as we understood it then. Things are different now to what they were then, for children 1 are .great listeners to the radio awl from the beginning of the war, news of that kind is continually, commis in the narrow way of life. This Story is' true. Will parents not think it over and instead of giv. ing an overplus of money to their children, will they not give them small amounts and under God's guidance teach them how to spenci it. May god be with parents as they, some of thein at least, are trying to bring up their children in* these strenuous days, in the way they should go. Your children are merely a loan to you "and God will hold you responsible at the Day of Tudg.- ment for the way you return them to Him. The time to +begin training a child is the day he is born, for if you let' him have his own way in his early years you will soon find that his way must be yours. Pray earnestly that God will gtiido you in bringing up your children. lIe will help you. • "PEG" The minutes of the last meeting were_ read by the Secretary, Mrs. Harold Adams. The Treasurer, Mrs. G. Thompson, gave the report which showed a balance of $1245.12 in the bank. The new sewing and Knitting Quota has been received; 25 pr. pyjamas, 200 Handkerchiefs, 60 filled housewives, also Knitting quota to finish up yarn left over. 5 Sweaters, 10 pr. "socks, 10 pr, gloves. t A quota of knitting .has just been completed which contain- ed 45 turtle neck sweaters, 90 pr. service socks, 45 pr. sleeveless sweaters and 30 ribbed Helmets, The .Society decided to hold a bazaar and 10e tea the first week in December with aprons, white ele- phants and Christmas Novelties to be on sale. The hostesses for Nov. and December are to look after and plan the lunch, A •committee for packing the over- seas boxes was appointed. It was decided to hold a Hallowe'en dance with pie and coffee for lunch. e ted a Le a Mrs, n, Shabbrok don pyrex pie plate. Tiekets were sold and Mrs. Lansing t won the draw. Proeeeds`.were $2.20, Hostess money was $3.00: Those paying hostess money' were Miss B. Kirk; stirs. Fingland, Mrs. J. Lyon, Sr.; Mrs. Harry Lyon, Mrs. F. Fairservice and Mrs. W. Lyon. Tea collection $2,60. The meeting closed with the National Anthem. Presentation A vett' pleasant evening was spent en Friday night when the. members of the Radio Forum of the Huron Road West met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Carter and Joyce to wish them bon voyage to their newhome. During the eveningin g contests were held and Mr. A. H. Carter of Toronto showed several interesting movie pictures. A duet was sung by Tommy Webster and Margaret Grummet. es, Roy Law- son read the address and Mrs. James F. Scott presented Mr. and Mrs: Carter with a lovely mirror. Miss Margaret Grummet presented Joyce with a little what -not. In a few well chosen ` words Mr. Carter thanked those present for their kindness and for the many pleasant evenings which they had spent together. A delicious ,lunch was served by the ladies of the Forum. The following is the address to Mr. and Mos. Norman Carter, Joyce and Mrs. Jamieson. Dear Friend's: The members of the Huron Road West Radio Forum, are gathered here tonight to spend one more evening with you before you leave for Your new home in Clinton. In looking back over the many plea•3ti evdiings we have spent together we feit we could not let you leave without one mote evening together. In times past you have been very generous in opening your home for many social gatherings and you are going to be greatly missed in this community. Howevjir, aim good wishes for good health and happi- ness will follow you to your new home. As a slight token of our esteem we ask you to accept this gift. Signed on behalf of the members of the Radio Forum, 1116.01/10111111 SNAPSIlOT CUIL HALLOWE'EN 41 What's inside?" This snapshot could well fit into a Hallowe'en series telling the story of Jack-o'-lantern. dY snapshot calendar shows that and the light. Interesting silhouettes iVl Flallowe'en is just around the corner. It's time for owls to hoot, witches bo. Hy, jack-o'-lanterns to grin, and ghosts to walk through moonlit graveyards, uo doubt clank- ing their obelus. And for camera fans, the weird -picture season will open. Weird pictures are interesting to take at any time—but even more fun at Hallowe'en. And with a few easy tricks, you can get effects that smack of genuine witchery. Odd lighting i effects are simple. In a group picture indoors, you can obtain a strange "firelight"' effect by placing your photo Iights an the floor in front of your subjects. Don't let the lights show in the finder or shine on the lens. To picture a face floating in air, put the photo light at the bottom• of a long cardboard, tube -and let the subject hold the top of the tube just below lits chin. The room lights must be turned off, Weird shadows are ,picture -ma - tenial. Have a subject in witch costume stand In front of a photo bulb, and picture the :grotesque shadow : cast on the opposite wall, Or, place the light close to the wall, to illuminate it brightly, and let your subject sit between the camera can be made in this way. A plain light colored wall is best. Make "ghost" pictures by double exposure. Placethe camera on a table, and take a short exposure of a corner of the room, including some furniture. Then, without mov- ing moving the camera or winding the film, have a subject• draped in a white sheet step into the corner, and open ' the camera for the second, shorter exposure. With correct exposure the "ghost" will be transparent— and the furniture or wallpaper will show through him.' To be safe, try several shots with different ex- posure times. Weird pictures are not all of Hal- lowe'en. There .are ehildren's cos- tume parties, rich in possibilities` for "memory" snapshots. Take them with odd lightings, and shadow ef- fects, and they will all the better. And Hallowe'en preparations pro- vide picture chances. You can,make a splendid picture -story out of the jack-o'-lantern ., . a series of pic- tures showing the purchase of the pumpkin, the ,carving, and the final result grinning from a front window. Indeed, at Hallowe'en there's never a dull moment for the camera. Get yours ready not'. Joll :van Guilder