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The Huron Expositor, 1970-11-26, Page 154 Bonanza Bazaar Raises Over $800 HURON_ EXPOSITOR $Ee F Ofrifis TSs NOV 1' A prefit of more than $800 was made at the annual bazaar and tea, the Bonanza Bazaar, held on Wednesday at St. Thomas Anglican Church. Sponsored by the Guild, the bazaar featured Christmas foods as well a.S' Christmas gifts and decorations. Pounds of Christ- mas puddings, cakes and mince- meat were sold, as well as an abundance of homemade bread and buns, pies, tarts, cakes, cookies and other items. In charge of the baking table were Mrs. William Smith, Mrs. Leo Teatero, Mrs. Bernice Chambers, Miss Maryanne McLean; knitting, Mrs. Ada Reid and Mrs. William O'Shea; aprons, Mrs. George McGavin, Mrs. Wm. Oldfield, Mrs. Edward Case and Mrs. Raymond Nott; Christmas puddings, cakes and candy, Mrs. Earl Dinsm ore, Mrs. Robert Din- smore and Mrs. Leonard Ford. The variety table offered dec- orations, candles, stuffed char- acter dolls, dolls of different countries and other delightful gift items. Selling these handi- crafts were Mrs. Gerald Snow- den and Mrs. Ted Southgate. Selling at the Country Store were Robert Spittal and Ned Boss Mrs. Carmon Rowcliffe and Mrs. Robert Spittal were in charge of the Tea Room. They were assisted by Mrs. John Old- field, Mrs. R. S. Boussey, Mrs. Tom Young, Mrs. Cleave Coombs, Miss Dorothy Parke, Mrs. Harry Pretty, Mrs. Martin Stapleton, Mrs. Norman Scoins and Miss Anna Stewart. Rev. Stanley Sharpies opened the event and guests were wel- comed by Mrs. Sharpies and Mrs. Howard James, president. APPLIED BARLEYCORNS -- Style, the Canadian fashion news- paper, discloses the long-hid fact that shoe sizes are based origin- ally on barleycorns. In 1324, King Edward 11 decreed that three barleycorns from the centre of each ear of corn equalled one inch. It was found that 39 of them equalled the longest normal foot length. That's how we happen to have size 13 shoes. If our ancestors could master that system of figuring things out, why should we fear the oncoming metric system? DIVIDEND 6 -1/7. INSURANCE in 1970 Ask us about our services and how we can help you. PLUS LIFE CLINTON COMMUNITY CREDIT. UNION LIMITED Phone: 482-3467 ,11111111•111W 111•111•11111111110.. Mrs. George McCartney (left) of Seaforth, a former member of Brucefield United Church and Roy Leppington (centre) Brucefield, discuss the events of the previous evening and reminisce over the history of the Church with Gregor Mc- Gregor, 75, of Brucefield, Mr. McGregor was present at the opening services of the church in 1908 and also at the last services held there on Sunday, November 15. The Church was destroyed in a fire Friday night. (Staff Photo) CHM MIAS HOUSECOATS DUSTERS CULOTTES Washable wollama, quilted polyesters, orlon pile, quilt. ed nylon in plains or print- ed patterns. Sites small to extra large. 9.95 to 24.95 GIFTS OF LINGERIE Flannelette Gowns 2.98 - 3.98 Flannelette Pajamas 3,98 - 4.98 Nylon Gowns 6.95 - 8.95 Fleece Gowns 6.95 - 8.95 Terry CuJettoS.. • --7.93" § Negligee Sets 16,95 - 24.45 t:1 Full Slips 3.98 -9.98 Half Slips 2.98 - 5.98 Panties- 1,00 to 3.00 I C GIVE PANTY HOSE asban, Kayser Impression, Viva, all colors. 1.49 to 2.50 GIFT HANDBAGS Choose -from soft plastahide in regular or wet look, or genuine leather. Colors Navy, Black, Blue, Brown; also es- ening bags in Black, Gold, Silver and Beaded. 3.95 to , 12.95 EVENING BAGS 3.95 to 5.95 GIFT GLOVES wool Mitts and Gloves $2 to $2.50 Fabric Gloves 2.25 Fur Mitts 4.00 Lined Kid Gloves $4 to 7.95 Fur Lined Gloves 9,95 GIVE HER A SWEATER Choose from pullovers, cardi- gans or shells in wool or acri- lans, neat plains, fancy knit ski types, hand embroidered novelties and shetlands, all colors, sizes 38 to 44. 8.95 t° 15.95 PLEASE HER WITH LUGGAGE Dionite or Pioneer make in dust-proof moulded shapes, or soft side brocaded types, Choose from over-nights, weekends,. or train cases in blue, black, green, red, gold and white. 9.95 39.95 BEAUTIFUL TOWELS FOR CHRISTMAS GIVING FLORAL CANNON TOWELS 1.98 VELVET FINISH PLAIN SHADES 2.98 FLORAL VELVET CANNON TOWELS 3.25 JACQUARD CARVED TERRY 3.50 Imported from . Romania, High Quality PERMA-PRESS SHIRTS 65% polyester, 35% cotton perma - press shirts in popular plain shades of Green, Blue, Brown and Gold. Sizes 14% to 171/2 , 32, 33, 34 sleeves. Christmas Box- ed. 3.98 Other Qualities 5.95 to 7.95 Reg. $12 00 Shirt and Tie Sets $10.95 NYLON FLEECE LINED VINYL GLOVES A warm gift for any . man on your list. De- luxe quality mock- leather with warm fle- ece lining. Size S-M-L. 2.95 OTHER GLOVES FROM 1 .95 to 7.95 GIFT SWEATERS FOR EVERY TASTE Sleeveless sweaters, body sweat- ers, pelted styles, pullovers or cardigans. We have them all in tones of Gold, Green, Blue, Natural, Red, Torquoise 'Brown, and Purple. 7.95 to 17.95 GIVE HIM NIGHTWEAR Just the gift for the stay-at- home or the travelling man. Trust Stewarts to have the right prices and the right styles. Dressing Gowns 11.95 'up Pyjamas and Gown Sets 12.95 SKI Pyjamas 5.95 Broadcloth Pyjamas 4.95 uP Flannelette Pyjamas 5.95 CHRISTMAS GIFTS for BOYS SWEATERS 2.95 to 7.95 KNIT SHIRTS 1.95 to 2.95 SPORT SHIRTS 3.95 & 4.95 DRESS SOX 79c toll° TOQUES 1.95 SCARF & TOQUE SETS . 4.95 JEANS 3.95 to 6.95 Flare PANTS 2.95 to 6.95 Dressing Gowns 5.95-10.95 PYJAMAS 3.95 to 4.95 CAR COATS 10.95 to 17.95 Mr. and Mrs, Alex Piggott of Mississauga, spent the week end with Mrs. W. C. Bennett and Mrs. R, K. McFarlane. Somebody Wants What You Don't Need! Mr. Donald MacTavish of Toronto was a guest of his mother, Mrs. John Mac- Tavish. Mr. Orval Dale is a patient in Seaforth Community Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Cole- man of Tuckersmith spent the past week, end in Toronto and attended the winter fair. Mrs. Stan Garnham is a patient in Seaforth Community Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Moggach and family of Markdale called on friends in town on Saturday. Mrs. Zurback of Stratford was a week end guest of Mrs. J. D. Cairns. Mrs. F. T. Fowler of Mit- chell, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Pullman last week. Property Transfers Recent property changes through the office of Joseph McConnell include the residence of Brian Milne at Louisa and John Street to Kenneth Cardno and a house on Railway Street owned by Homer Hunt, Port Dover, to John Rau, Seaforth, BRIEFS SELL Through Huron Expositor Classified Want Ads Liberal Discounts From Now Until Dec. 15th, 1970 $ BUY NOW and SAVE $ EVERY GIFT ITEM PURCHASED WILL BE GIFT BOXED FREE AT STEWART BROS. GET YOUR "WIN-A-PRIZE" TICKETS WITH EVERY PURCHASE OUR 66th CHRISTMAS ON MAIN ST. PHONE 527-0230 LOCAL Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith, North Bay, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Syd Gemmell. Mrs. M. R. Rennie is a pat- ient in a London Hospital. Miss Mabel Kellough of Lon- don was a guest of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Kelley and Mr. Kelley last week. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Lee were in Dunnville on Sunday at- tending the funeral of M:. Lee's brother, the late Arthur Lee, who passed away in Haldimand War Memorial Hospital on Thur- sday, November 12. Mr. Theo Bullard of Mc. Clemens, Mich. was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Baker, God- erich Street W. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hillen accompanied by Miss Bessie Davidson and Mrs. Pete Dunlop and Misses Ethel and Tennie Dennis attended a stage play "The King and I" in St. Cath- arines. Mrs. Bruce Whitmore the former Margaret Hillen, was the leading lady. The play has had eleven performances. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wil- liams and Mr. and Mrs. William McMillan , attended the bazaar at the Marion Villa in London on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Burns have returned home from Windsor after attending the wedding of their grandson, Laverne Mor- rison. Miss Alice Archibald and Mrs. 0. J, Rowe of Barrie were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Archibald. Mr. and Mrs. W, K. Ament of Waterloo, visited relatives and friends in the vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Shepherd of Elora were guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Sills in Tucker- smith. (Continued from Page 1) economic policy -has begun to and must continue to move from rug- gedly anti-inflationary to vigor- ously stimulative. The number of 6 jobless is more thane statistic-- it must be viewed as people out of work -- of people without income -- and people without spending capability; and to quote our Prime Minister, "The in- dignity and humiliation of unem- ployment are human conditions • which are repugnant to every Canadian." But inflationary pressures seem to be diminish- ing and , with the right stimula- tive measures now, I think there is a reasonable possibility that our economy will avoid both trag- edies -- inflation or recession. The prospects of this are indeed encouraging. Christmas retail sales will be watched eagerly by observers of the economy in the hope that holiday sales may signal a fav- ourable change to consumer op- inion and attitude -- I personally • feel that the general public is unlikely to curtail its normal Christmas expenditures -- nev- er-the-less, the broad consensus of opinion is that for the first quarter and possibly the first half of 1971, there will be lit- tle more than a continuing per- vs iod of adjustment in the Canad- ian economy. In other words, we should not expect business to come any easier than it has ever the past few months, and consumer and business spending is likely to be characterized by caution and re- straint but, hopefully, with the easing of monetary policy, a resumption of growth should be felt by mid year. Meanwhile fit- ting rising expense levels to slowing sales will present a real challenge to business people. The decade of the sixties earned the title "The Soaring Sixties", and if the decade of the seventies needs a title it, of course, must be earned but mean- while a temporary name might be '1l'he Steady Seventies," and a better name devised U changing conditions warrant. Of course, no one can precisely predict or guarantee what is likely to happen next week, let alone in the next nine years, but the most reasonable prediction one can make about the decade ahead is that it will contain the word "more." More cars -- More houseing -- more mobility and travel -- more cures -- more opportunity -- more ways •of perceiving prob- lems and more ways of solving them. And surely a new, better • co-ordinated human age of technology is at hand, and the application of techniques to deal with large social and economic problems, such as over-crowded communities -- stagnated trans- portation ,-- water and air pol- lution -- age -- health and hous- ing, may create some of the biggest and fertile of new industry -- and of course the vigor of private demand will be supported by increased population and in- come. Referring to Seaforth and it s future, Mr. Stewart discussed It trade as it effects the town, "Quite naturally, the general pattern of personal and family spending priorities usually be- come established on a reasonable basis and that, of course, im- plies that discussions of what to buy are carried on with • imagination, discipline, pre- cision and logic, but the decision of where to shop is a more emotional one and is usually arrived at on the basis of im- pression or opinion, or on how the customer rates the town on its spirit -- its facilities -- the reliability of its business people -- its promotional ac- tivity -- aild the quality of ,service to the customer and its concern for orderliness and good appearance of the community. But favourable opinion of a town is the result of many things -- how we look -- the order- liness of our community -- the character and decor of the stores in the community -- the rightness and taste or sophis- tication of their merchandise assortments -- the way they present their selections -- the way they wrap or deliver a parcel -- their face-to-face dealings with the customer -- their spoken word -- the way they project themselves.These things are the determinant fac- tors in customer opinion, and the strongest competitive ad- • vantage that one community can have over another, or one store can have over its competitor. In the interest of expanding your retail market I am sure your Chamber does now, and will continue to strive for a high degree of co-operation be- tween all businesses in this community; for , surely to attain whatever goals of achievement to which you aspire, there must be a degree of co-operation that will rise• above self-interest, above antagonism and Jealousy -- a kind of co-operation that will not reject good Ideas, either promotional or otherwlse,simply because the birth of the idea was registered in, another town - or 'Store -- a kind of co-operat- ion that will provide for the fullest utilization of your man- power resources and facilities. High levels of co-operation are achieved by emphasizing con- tribution, for surely what pelts people together is a shared "sense of purpose," -- a spirit of contribution. Contri- • button is a summation of all the things we do -- it measures our attitudes -- our sense of responsibility -- the effective- ness of our work -- and the way we work with others towards common goals. With co-operat- ion between all levels in a business community of vital importance, I am sure that the spectacle of the members of this Chamber co-operating with one another in the achievement of goods and objectives, must be doing a great deal to strength- en throughout your town a sense of oneness and unity, and this must be a compelling example for all who look to you for leadership. But above all, it must be a deep and abiding conviction of all merchants and business people in this community that the continued success, profit- ability and future growth of this town as a retail community, depends on courteous, reliable service to the customer.Being better than other towns in this respect is a strong competitive advantage, but it cannot be simply a claim that we hope we can live up to, or a position that is thought to be expedient and good strategy, or good publicity, but rather it must be the ever-pre- vailing spirit of each business in this community, The most effective means that I know of to expand your retail market, is in doing the best Possible job of buying and mer- chandising, by maintaining assortments that adequately provide for the needs and wants of your community and that are competitive in all respects -- in price, variety, taste and choice -- and by presenting your assort- ments in the. most enterprising and imaginative way possible and, finally, by providing the highest standards of courteous, efficient service to the customer, We are in one of those historic -periods when we are split between the past and the future -- we are living in a period of profound change -- economic, cultural and social -- brought about by the expectations of youth, their desire to change what is, their concern about the quality of life and their reluctance to accept time-honoured cliches, their desire for us to tell it as it is. • Out of this change has arisen substantial suspicion and, to some extent, frank hostility toward business, and while indis- criminate, uninformed, hostile criticism is a very dangerous trend, we must accept that if and where business is wrong, corrections are due, In business we must tell it as it is -- we must mean what we say -- we must give what we promise -- we must avoid exaggerations and misrepresentations -- we must stop scarring the countenance of our towns and cities -- pollut- ing its environment and its waters. Business is a part of society and, as such, we owe society responsibility. But businessmen also have a responsibility to stand up and be counted -- to demonstrate that • business is not all evp. -- indeed business is vital to 14ciety and one of its most effective instru- ments in making the world a better and more enjoyable place in which to live. Admittedly there is minor vocal, vigorous, destructive dis- sent and activism among the youth generation, but the over- whelming majority of young people are simply tremendous. They have Minds which have de- veloped a greater capacity to learn and to accept challenge than we -- they have goals and objec- tives, though not precisely the same as ours, are probably just as right and more reasonable -- and they have the ability and the right to intervene, to con- tribute and to enhance the quality of life, and they must have the opportunity to do so. Youth will reject much of our generation -- they wilt ryreject those of us who despair, who judge and condemn, just as they will reject a phony or make- believe trendy swinger who pro- fesses involvement and rapport with youth -- but youth will not reject the good of our generation, and it is up to us to provide sufficient good example and leadership, and providing this must be one of your most satisfy- ing civic responsibilities. I wish you every success in your quest for industrial and commercial growth for your community, and I hope you find it in great abundance -- even so you are unlikely to find sufficient growth to provide career oppor,-' tunities for the growing youth population in your town, There is no way you can warehouse or deepfreeze youth for future need. Accordingly, if it is to be the lot of this community to export its youth, with its vigour, ability, creativity, to the far corners of this world, each of you by your individual performance -- by the way you conduct your business -- by your contribut- ion to this Chamber and to other worthwhile community enter- prise -- and by your concern for the environmental qualities of this town, can become an example for youth that will ensure that their talents are not wasted and their lives improperly used. This is a vital requirement if Canada is to reach the great- ness to which it is destined, and should one of our young people fail to achieve his po- tential, our nation will be the poorer. Simpson Head • •