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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1962-12-13, Page 8., , URON EXPOSITOR,, FO , ONT., pgG. 13, 1962 PIEWW OF WALTON 8th AND loth LUNE UNITS IN CHARGE AS DUFF'S CHURCH U.C.W MEETS The Christmas service of the UCW of Duff's United Church was held last Wednesday eve- ning, Dec. 5, in the Sunday school room. The 8th and 16th Units had charge of the devo- After the speaking the tional period with Mrs. Rae ferent branches that had to Houston as leader, and opening the course took part in ei with the Call to Worship. "It exhibits or skits. Miss Isab Came Upon the Midnight Clear" Gilchrist, Home Economist was sung, with Mrs. Martin Clinton, and Miss Marion Iv Baan at the piano. "The Three Home Economist Service, Wise Men" was used as the ronto, commented and led theme. Mrs. George McCall and the discussion. A great dea Mrs, Clarence Martin took the interest and work was put part of the first and second the summary day and pro reader. The scripture, taken to be a decided success. from Matthew 2:1-12, was read by Mrs. Kenneth McDonald. A few of the qualities and ex- The Christmas meeting of the en were Messengers was held Sunday dian Department of Agriculture Livestock Division, Ottawa, grader of 11 centres; Dr. O'Con- nor, veterinary surgeon, Depart- ment of Agriculture, Ottawa, chief inspector for Schneiders. dif kelt ther elle , of ens, To - in 1 of into ved Messengers Hold Meeting perience of the Wise M selected as "Vision , Mrs. Doug- , morning, Dec. 9, in the church las Fraser; "Faith", Mrs. Rae basement with 65 members Houston; "Joy", Mrs. George present. Nellie Baan opened the McCall; "Worship", Mrs. Jim meeting with the Call to Wor• McDonald; "Gifts", Mrs. C. Mar- ship, Psalm 98:1. The scrip - tin. ture, taken from Luke 2:8-14, A story, "Christmas in Ja- was read by Larry Walters. pan," was given by Mrs. Alvin Gary Bennett and Bill Helinga McDonald. During the service told of the origin of each of the hymn, "As With Gladness, Men of Old," and "Silent Night, Holy Night," were sung. .The offering was received and dedi- cated by Mrs. E. Mitchell. The business for the even- ing was dealt with by Mrs. E. Mitchell, and Mrs. Ronald Ben- nett read the minutes. Mrs. Ken McDonald gave a very encour- aging financial report, a n d thank -you cards were read by Mrs. T. Dundas. - .Themanse convener, Mrs. • E: - Stevens, reported that an alum- inum door had been ordered for the manse. The manse com- mittee is apopinted by the of- ficial board with women repre sented from the UCW. Mrs. Alvin McDonald reported on the budget and the next allocation will be $1160. It was decided . that the UCW would give $30 to the Bible Society to, make up the $200 allotment. The finance committee was given authority to help the finances of the church if necessary. A nominating. cotll; :hies was appointed to look after ally re- tiring officers as fOriows; Mrs. Alvin McDonald, Mrs. Wesley Rockwell, Mrs. Norman Schade, Mrs. Clifford Ritchie, The table -tops in the kitchen and primary 100m were left with the social committee to refinish. The January meeting of the UCW will be held Jan. 3rd, with an afternoon meeting. Mrs. C. Martin reported on the bale that had been sent recently, and $20 will be sent to defray expenses. The meeting closed with the hymn, "0 Come, All Ye Faithful," followed by all repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison. Summary Day The Summary Day of the women's project, "143 Pounds of Meat" was held in the Blyth Memorial Hall last Thursday af- ternoon. It consisted of 16 WI branches from Huron County. The .leaders, Mrs, Wilbur Turn - hull and Mrs, Torrance Dunda,;, with the committee of • Mrs, Herbert Traviss and Mrs. Al- lan McCall, showed an' exhibit, "Take a Pound of Ground Meat." Mrs. H. Traviss acted as commentator. Two carloads of ladies from the Walton Institute attended and had a worthwhile after- noon. The program consisted of special speakers, Mr. Ken Mur- ray, assistant plant superintend- ent, J. M. Schneider Ltd., Kit- chener; Mr: Al Currey, Cana, IBE BANDY FAMILY I HOPE THAT PiE MY INSPIRATION HAs STIMULATED 15 COMPLETE, / WERE IDEAS0 s WTION it) < BOTTLE MINE KITCHEN STORE ROTT1 STOkA PROBLEM iS CLD5E AT NANp! ' Fl the following carols and first verse of each was su after each explanation, "Sil Night," Away in a Mange "0 Come, All Ye Faithful," 0 Little Town of Bethlehem," "The First Noel," "Joy To the World," "Hark! the Herald An- gels Sing." Nellie Baan led in al prayer of thankfulness. The film entitled, "When the Littlest Camel . Knelt," w a s shown and a discussion of the film- was ---}ed by - Mrs. • Walter Bewley. Sherrill Craig and Carol Wil - bee collected the offering and Nellie Baan dedicated it with prayer. Velma Higginbotham i'°ead the minutes of the last meeting and Sherrill Craig gave the treasurer's report. The January meeting will be in charge of the Explorers part of the Mission Band. Betty Roe and Sandra Watson will read the scripture and lead in pray- er; Barbara Bryans will play the piano. 1O meeting closed with the hymn, "Angels From the Realm of Glory" and the Mizpah bene- diction. Glenna Houston pre- sided at the piano. The Christmas meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in Walton Community Hall Wednesday evening, Dec. 19: conveners, Mrs. William Den- nis, Mrs. George Love, Mrs. Ernie Stevens, Mrs. Herb Tra- viss. The roll call will be an- swered with a' donation for the Children's Aid. A 50 -cent gift exchange will be held at the close of the program. Hostesses will be Mrs. Gordon McGavin, Mrs. George Fax, Mrs. Forrest McKay, Mrs. W. J. Turnbull and Mrs. Russell Barrows. Mr. and Mrs. William Coutts, Karen and Connie moved to their home in the village.. on Monday. Mrs. Mary Dressel, and Mr. Gerald Dressel, of Toronto, vis- ited on Sunday 'with Mrs. Fred Ennis. Miss 'Jean Mills, of Toronto, spent the weekend .with her father, Mr. Earl Mills. M,rs. Fern Patterson, of Sea- b forth, is spending a few days in with her sister, Mrs. Walter C Broadfoot. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ennis, Hamilton, and Miss,. Ruth En- nis, Kitchener, spent the week- end with Mr. and' Mrs. Douglas Ennis. Mr. Reid Hackwell, of Inger soil, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. C. Hackwell This plate of tempting fudges Ioogs good enough to set anyone's sweet tooth tingling. Here are some recipes on how you can add a little more sweetness to your Christmas. eview Scout Program, Lions Herr Governor Committee Reports, During the meeting William Burns, of the boys' and girls' committee, reported on the com- mittee's activities. ' "Early in the year it was necessary to split the Scout District Governor Ed. Walker, of Iteaford, was guest speaker at the December meeting of the Seaforth Lions Club Monday evening. • Discussing the Lions objects, Mr. Walker outlined experienc- es at the Lions International convention in France in June, which emphasized and illustrat- ed the various objects. Introduced by President W. E. Southgate, the speaker was thanked by Lee Learn. The December suit draw, con- ducted by E. C. Boswell, was won by George Miller. • • By LOUISE MOORE Christmas begins in t h e kitchen. For it is here that mother cooks up the ss&et sur- prises that will paint a cheery glow on the face of every child. Christmas is even more fun for children if they are allowed to take a hand in the making of these sweet treats. They can the help you by chopping nutmeats, ng' snipping raisins, .cutting up, ent ! fruits, mixing a n d shaping r," candy balls—and, perhaps most important of all, by licking the candy -coated pots clean, First of all, assemble neces- sary tools for a candy making spree. Otherwise you'll scram- ble around for a spoon or a platter during an inopportune, time. You'll need a 2 -quart sauce- pan; wooden " spoons ""for the beating, measuring cups, spat- ula, cup and spoon to make the cold water tests, metal baking sheets or pans and waxed paper. A candy thermometer takes the guesswork out of candy making but good results can he obtained by folldwing a few simple rules. When making the cold water test to determine whether or o not the candy is done, remove pan from heat. Let small drops o of the mixture fall from spoon into a cup of cold water. For sgs` hp1! stage needed when making fudge,. fondant or panoche, the mixture will flat- ten on removal from water. FIRM BALL STAGE—Holds its shape upon t•emoval ,from cold water, HARD BALL STAGE -=Plastic and chewy upon removal from cold water. • CRACK STAGE — Separates into heavy threads in cold water; plastic and bends upon removal. HARD CRACK --Threads and is hard and brittle on removal from water. Do not stir or shake pan while cooking candy and when it is done set it, aside to be- come lukewarm before beating. Follow these rules, measure ingredients carefully and you can't go wrong in candy mak- ing. cream cheese in a bowl with 1/4 , cup chunk -style peanut but- ter. Blend until mixture is soft and creamy. Slowly add 21/4 cups sifted confectioner's sugar, dash salt and one teaspoon van - ilia. Press mixture into butte ed shallowr- pan. Refrigerate u til firm. About one hour. Yie about one pound candy. Fruit Confections Use any combination of drie fruits such as apricots, prune raisins, dates, candied peel an nutmeats. Put through foo chopper and moisten with le on and orange juice adding little of the grated rind. Bien mixture thoroughly. Shape int balls and roll in fruit suga ground cocoanut toasted, Pinel chopped nutmeats or drop th balls into melted chocolate. 0 instead of balls, fdm into 'ion roll, wrap in waxed paper unti needed, then slice and roll i powdered sugar. Delightfully smooth to eat quick and easy to make. Heat one package (8 ounces semi -sweet candy -making choco ate over boiling water unti partly melted; remove from heat and stir until melted. Add ne ,cup sifted confectioner's ugar, one tablespoon milk and ne well beaten egg. Blend well. Chill until mixture, can is beat until mixture thickens and loses its gloss. Pour into but- tered square pan. Cool. Cut into squares, makes about 1% pounds. Walnuts or pecans may be added before mixture thickens. Frosties Melt over hot (not boiling) water 1 6 -ounce package (one d cup) semi -sweet chocolate mor- sels. Remove from heat. Add d and then kneed well 3 table- d spoons light corn syrup, 3 cups m sifted confectioner's sugar, one a I cup chopped nuts, 1/3 cup di orange juice or 1/3 cup instant r, Christmas Popcorn Balls Cook together 2-3 cups corn 1 syrup, 11/4 cups molasses and one tablespoon butter until a little dropped in cold water be- comes brittle, Stir in 1-8 tea- spoons soda and pour over 4 to 5 quarts popped corn, stir- ring continuously- Form into coffee, 1% cups crumbled van ilia wafers (approximately 3 dozen). Form into one -inch balls. Roll in 1/2 cup. Sifted. -confectioner's sugar. Store covered overnight to ripen. Note: To make 1/3 cup in- stant coffee add'2 teaspoons in- stant coffee to 1/3 cup water. A panful of fudge is bound to meet with a joyful reception, and here is a foolproof recipe. Uncooked Fudge Melt .4 squares unsweetened chocolate and 3 tablespoons utter or margarine over boil - g water; remove. from heat. ombine 3 cups sifted confec• tioner's sugar, 1/3 cup hot 'milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix well. Add chocolate mixture and stir until blended. Spread in buttered $x8x2-inch pan. Chill in refrigerator or let stand at room temperature, for several hours or until firm. If desired, . . be • BY LLOYD BDIMINGHA l pa AADS PLAN FORA t0 BOTTLE STORAGE DRAWER XePLYwooD cur To ca SLOT TOGETHER ' ad cU chopped Aped nutmeats may added before turning into n. Tutti Frutti Roll Roll enough cracker crumbs make 1% cups, Chop up finely, enough mixe ndied fruits to make 4'4 c .; d 1/4 cup chopped marasc.ino cherries, 14 cup qu. • ered marshmallows, 1/3 cu % finely chopped salted peca s. Mix with one cup of the cracker crumbs, Shape mixture. into two rolls about 1% inches in diameter and roll in remaining cracker crumbs. Refrigerate forseveral hours. Then cut in- to thin slices. Nice for gift box- es. Peanut Butter Fudge Put one three -ounce package be shaped into small egg -shop ed balls. Roll balls in cocoa, chopped nutmeats, chocolate %Ni,nkles or in tinted or toast- ed eiicbanut. Stuff dried fruits WIOt fon- dant for a . >;uipi'la@ treat at holiday time: `t''ii prepare figs, dates and prunes for stuffing, steam in colander or coarse strainer over a kettle of boiling water. Keep covered for 5 to 10 minutes or until plump but not soft. Then make a length- wise. slit in each and gently spread apart. Carefully remove pits from dates and prunes. Stuff with 'fondyant; roll in grat- ed orange rind, then in .granu- lated sugar. Sift 2% cups confectioner's sugar in a bowl and slowly add 1/a cups sweetened condensed milk and one teaspoon vanilla flavoring. Mix until smooth, If not easy to handle add more sugar. Fondant may be. tinted with food color. Nut halves, glaced cherries or slivers of candied orange rind may be pressed into fondant. Or shape fondant into halls and press between halves of walnuts or pecans or al- monds. Or roll fondant halls in grated chocolate, finely chop- ped nutmeats or finely chopped candied fruits. Toasted Salted Nuts Prepare one pound pecans, almonds and peanuts. Slip skins from peanuts; pecans need no attention after shelling but almonds must he blanched to remove skins, Melt I/d cup but- ter in he. "frying pan and cient is to spread bottom of p. . Sir heat until toasty brown be- g careful not to burn them. Remove to absorbent paper and sprinkle with salt. Best Ever Vanilla Fudge Place in saucepan 2 cups sugar, 2/3 cup heavy cream, 4 tablespoons light corn syrup and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook slowly, stirring constantly until mix- ture conies to a .good boil. Then continue -cooking, stirring only occasionally, until a small quantity dropped into cold, wa- ter forms a soft ball (234F.),' Re- move from heat and cool to lukewarm (110F.). Add one teaspoon vanilla extract and add su out lo Tilt FAMILY GIFT CENTRE is gaily decked for your pleasant, comfortable shopping featuring gift lines for every- one, the store is brightly lit to help create a pleasant Christm as atmosphere to "put you in the mood" for the final fling at shopping.,Xtetriiember, this is the only place in town where stamps are given on every item in the store, including toys Akin gittIVare,. oil 101 boo hat a value a $6,00 ih merthandise at your Friendly store, IRVIN'% HARDWARE. (Adv). balls. Yield: About 14 balls. Rocky Road Candy Sprinkle 14 pound marshmal- lows and one cup broken wal- nut meats thickly on bottom of buttered pan. Melt one pound milk chocolate in top of double boiler never allowing it to heat beyond luke warm stage. Melt- ing should take about 30 min- utes. Pour chocolate over nuts and marshmallows until mix- ture is quite „thick. When cool, mark into squares with knife. ED. WALKER, Lions Dis- trict Governor, who addressed Seaforth Lions Club Monday. troop in two, but the organiza- tion of the Rgmondville troop, under church sponsorship, took a number of the scouts and leaders and temporarily reliev- ed the pressure. After the New Year we shall have to split in- to two troops again. with the going up of graduating Cubs. "At. the present time we have two full Cub packs with 72 members, under eight leaders, and 48 Scouts under -seven lead- ers. "Two months ago we organ- ized Brownies and now have two packs with 36 members un- der five leaders. "The Girl Guides remain constant with 33 girls under four leaders. "To sum up, we have 120 boys under 15 leaders, and, 69 girls under nine leaders. "Through the generosity of one of our Scout leaders we have been given five acres of land along the Bayfield river for a camp. With the help of the St. Thomas' Minstrels, un- der Lion Bob Spittal, and with public donations, we raised nearly $800.00, with which we built a headquarters building and •a cookhouse, six sub shel- ters, and purchased five Scout tents. The camp was well pa- tronized last summer and will be used even more this next summer. About $250 is still ow- ing on the camp, but the Sea - forth Legion has undertaken to REV. ROSS MacDONALD SPEAKS WHEN ARNOLD CIRCLE MEETS Rev. Ross MacDonald was guest speaker at the Christmas meeting of the Arnold Circle of Hensall Presbyterian Church Monday evening, basing. his thoughts from the theme, "What Christmas Can Do For Your Life." President Mrs. B. Beaton who presided for the meeting, thanked the speaker. The worship was taken by Mrs. Harold Bonthron and Mrs. MacDonald, assisted by Mrs. John Skea, Miss Hannah Mur- ray, Mrs. Trevor Wilson and Mrs. Roy Bell, with the theme, Christmas Message, used. Year- ly reports were submitted and 28 visits r'co •ed for the month of Nove r her. RevacDon new ate of o Mrs. H. „Bonthr Bel , Mrs. MacDo n Baker wer• appointed a decorating commit ee to decor- ate the church fo Christmas." The president expr- sed thanks for the 'co-operatioi afforded her by the members while i office. Mr. and Mrs. : an, of Springhill, N.S., who are vis- iting at the Presbyterian manse, were guests for the evening. A Christmas luncheon was serv- d installed the cers for 1963. n, Mrs. Roy ald and Mrs. ed by the .hostesses, Miss Han- nah Murray and Mrs. Roy Bell. LOCAL BRIEFS Miss Laurie Bell, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Neil C. Bell, is in Scott Memorial Hospital, recov- ering from an appendectomy. Miss Gertrude. Crich, of To- ronto, and Mts. Margaret White, of North Bay, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J., C. Crich, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams (nee Ena Lillico), of London, left Tuesday morning for Tam- pa, Florida, where Mr, Adams is employed by the TCA. They will be there for six months. Mr. and Mrs., Allan, Wright and family, of London, were recent guests of his mother, Mrs., Alex Wright, in the Mc- Master Apartments. A fool and his money are soon invited places. Bachelor: A man who'd rath- er have a woman on his mind than one on his neck. Free LARKING Use of Parking Meters on Seaforth streets 'will be suspended from December 15th to December 31st as a result of representations by the Seaforth Chamber of Commerce YOU ARE INVITED TO MAKE SEAFORTH YOUR SHOPPING CENTRE AT THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON. pay •this off by the sale of Christmas trees. "The Town Council is pres- ently considering the renova- tion of the Town Hall which, with the addition of certain safety measures, will certainly go far to settle the meeting place problem. Our Brownies are now meeting at the High School, and other meetings are being held at the Post Office building and the Legion Hall. To, have all meetings at one place is our hope. "The committee would like to acknowledge the assistance of the Seaforth Legion, and is particularly grateful to the more than 20 leaders who give so freely of their time and ef- fort to this work. The cost to the, club during the past year is slightly under $500," HELP RESEARCH SAVE LIVES Scientists yrs trying to find better ways of diagnosing and treating TB, ways of protecting every- body agalrut tuberculosis. Help vital research with your Christ- mas Seal contribution. FIGHT TB WITH CHRISTMAS -SEALS MtarMaltMag Your Christmas .DIAMOND FOR A LIFETIME OF:BEALITY • G VMoNv SET. Or- HOP f>� REGISTERED and INSURED FREE FOR 1 YEAR 4.1 • The name Charme is symbolic of supreme beauty and value in diamonds. • Matched Sets with 7 Diamonds $100.00 an't up 3 -Diamond Rings $60.00 and up AT SAVAUGE'S Jewellery Fine China SEAFORTH PRE -CHRISTMAS BARGAINS AT EVE -MAR STORES SEA FORTH PHONE 405 "WHERE YOUR DOLLAR BUYS THE MOST" LADIES' and GIRLS' DRESS COATS, CAR COATS, 3/4 -LENGTH COATS, ETC. 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