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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-12-18, Page 6’nmmr, urn imiu mi « •?//?. Lawson’s Christmas Sales OFFERS OUTSTANDING VALUES FOR THRIFTY SHOPPERS WE SPECIALISE IN DIAMOND RINGS WRIST WATCHES 15 and 17 Jewel Movement Prices to suit all purchasers There will be no profiteering in this store..., A call will convince you Birthstone Rings We have a fine assortment of Cut Glass . Silverware bought at the old price . , , Don’t forget to get our prices pn popular Dresser Sets* Splendid Variety Chime Clocks Mantle Clocks .Dresser Clocks JAS. LAWSON REPAIRING A SPECIALITY Jeweller Exeter CENTRALIA /EL1MV1LLE The Christmas meeting of the W.M.S. was held on Wednesday, December 10th, at .the home of Mrs. P. March, with fifteen present. Mrs. H. Ford presided and the.meet­ ing commenced with the singing of hymn 55, “Joy to the World,” fol­ lowed by the Lord’s Prayer in uni­ son. Mrs? F. Brock read the Scrip­ ture lesson from Matt. 2:1-11. Hymns 59 and 64, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” and “Angels From tbe Realms of Glory”, were sung. Mrs, R. Batten .took charge of the business session. Minutes were read and adopted. Roll call was responded to by a Christmas quota­ tion. Plans were made tor the so­ cial evening in January. A com­ mittee was appointed to prepare a program. Lunch is to be in boxes, each lady to provide enough for two people. Mrs. (Rev.) Mair gave a splendid talk, her subject, “Keep­ ing Christ in Christmas,” gave much to think about. She told the origin of many of our Christmas cus­ toms and explained that we are in­ debted to many different countries for ■ them. Mrs. W. . Batten and Mrs. Freeman Hdrne played a love-, ly piano duet. After singing hymn i 62, “While Shepherds '_____Their Flocks by Night”, Mrs. R. I - - * Batten, gave a synopsis of the last * lowed as printed in the Missionary ----* .a -< _x..x(„ i—■>_ Monthly with Mrs. Albert Mitchell as leader and several of the mem­ bers taking part. A duet by Mrs.. W. Bowden and Mrs. C. Skinner and a solo by Mrs. C. Skinner were en­ joyed by all. Mrs. W. Skinner pre­ sided over the business. At the close of the meeting lunch was served by Mrs. Geo. Hicks • Mrs. Penwarden. Mrs. Merriam i invited the society to her home for their January meeting. Flight Lieut. Jack Andrew and Mrs. Andrew, of London, spent the week-end with their parents. Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. L. Hodgson were Mr. and Mrs. S. Greb, of Exeter and Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Hodgson. ' The Centralia and Whalen choirs are presenting their cantata, “The Nativity of Christ”, in the church on Sunday evening, December 21st. Keep this date in mind and plan attend. Don’t forget the Xinas concert the schoolroom of the church W.M.S. Meeting December meeting of was held in the schoolroom church on December 9th- meeting opened by singing theThe W.M.S. of theThe _ | hymn no. 12 jn the Canadian Hym­ nal, followed by prayer by Rev. Merriam. A slate of officers for the coming yeai’ was presented at the meeting and was accepted, i Rev. Merriam then conducted the i installation of officers which are i as follows: Hon. pres., Mrs. J. Es- j sery; pres.-, Mrs. W. Skinner; 1st vice-pres., Mrs. G. Hepburn; 2nd vice-pres., Mrs. A sec., Mrs. Merriam; C. Skinner; treas., 1 treas. H. < sec., Pen warden; asst., Mrs. Missionary Monthly sec Hicks; supply sec., Mts.aM. Elliott; Associate Helpers’ sec., Mrs. N. Mitchell; asst., Mrs. W. Bowden; temperance sec., Mrs. Fred Bowden; community friendship sec., Mrs. Geo, Hicks; assistants, Mrs. W. Ba­ ker and Mrs. Geo. McFalls; press see., Mrs. F. Bowden; Baby Band, ____i Mrs. B. Smith; Mission Band lead- Watched j er, Mrs. H- Powe. ' The Christmas program was fol- . Mitchell; rec. ; asst, sec., Mrs, Mrs. Blair; asst. Mrs. A. Isaac; cor. sec., Mrs, 'Powe; Christian stewardship Mrs. A. McFalls; pianist, Mrs. Hepburn; Mrs, B. part of chapter 1 of tbe study book, “Serving with the Sons of Shuh. Hymn 58, “It Came Upon a Mid­ night Clear”, was sung and Mrs. Mair closed with prayer. The com­ mittee in charge served a dainty lunch at the close. Christmas Concert The annual Christmas concert put on by the Winchelsea school pu­ pils was given in this church on Thursday evening last. The church was well filled and the .audience was not disappointed as the gual- ity and 'quantity of were quite >up *to the the (audience the numbers . „„ __ .... usual stand­ ard. One cantata, “Sleeping Beau­ ty’*, was well presented. A pat­ riotic pageant, arranged by Mr. Lawrence Wein, was a special ’fea­ ture. This portrayed the building up of the British Empire. Mildred Miller, as Brittania, entered first and gave historical facts regarding the nation. Others came onto the stage representing England, Ireland and Scotland, India, Africa, Can­ ada, Australia, Islands of the Em­ pire, soldiers, sailors, airmen, Red Cross nurses and lastly our neigh­ bor, Uncle Sam. Patriotic songs were sung as -solos and choruses as each arrived on the stage. Other) numbers on the program were dia­ logues and recitations which were all well given. Much credit is due the teachers, Miss McCulloch and Miss Mc'GUgan, as well as their musical instructor, Mr. L, Wein, On the 23rd of December a play, “Uncle .Tosh, Perkins”, will be given in the church by the Y.P.U. Santa Claus is expected to be present with treats for the S.S. children. " Next Sunday being Christmas Sunday a combined service will be held at 10 a.m. Rev. Mair will be the preacher. Mrs, Will Elford is recovering from an attack of influenza. She was confined to her bed for a week but is able to be up again. Friday evening of this Week, and bring your friends. ---------v-------- - and to in on Come SHIPKA Messrs. Jack Katz, Jr., neth Baker spdnt the week-end in Toronto, taking in the hockey match. The public school concert put on by the children and Miss M. Hicks, as teacher, was a decided, success. Proceeds amounting to around $20,50' went to -the Red Cross. The -Sunday School are having their Xmas entertainment on .’Fri­ day of this week. A Christmas of­ fering will be taken. Mrs. John Baynham left on Sun­ day last for Crediton to spend the Mrs. Ken- The World’s Finest Anthracite ■ is Trade Marked Blue. Order Blue Coal and we have it, also Large Lump Alberta Coal • HAMCO Dustless Coke l ■ . >•> Prices are Rightp winter months with Mr. -and Sam Baynham, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bata are ing into their new house -this Mr. Wm. Mellon, Sr confined to his bed. __ . hope for a speedy recovery. Sunday School Meeting The annual Sunday School ing was held last Thursday ing in the church. . Her. mov- Week is at present His friends meet- even- . ~ _____ _____ Turner opened the meeting with prayer, Reports were given, after which the Officers Were eleetd for 1942 as fol­ lows: Supt* Ernest Keys; asst, stipt., Ed. Lamport; sec., Harold Fink- beiner; asst, sec., -Milton Sweitzer; treas., Mrs. Milton Ratz; missionary supt., Mrs. V. Sharpe; asst, Miss F, Keys; temperance supt., Mr. M. Sweitzer; Cradle Boll supt., Mrs/ E, Keys; librarians', Jack Ratz; Stuart Sweitzer; pianist, Mrs, Mil­ ton Ratz; asst., Mrs, V. Sharpe; teachers, M. Sweitzer, Wm. Sweit­ zer, Mrs, Witi. Sweitzer, Miss Fearl Keys, Mrs, E, Keys* asst, teachers, Mr. L Schroeder, Milton Rats, Mrs. ’ .The A. J. CLATWORTHY Phone 12 GraintGi < .. Milton Ratz, Mrs. V. Sharpe. We Deliver * meeting dosed with prayer. and if this what price see him thundering ----1 close. enter- Grace evidence, as well as necessary ar­ ticles too numerous to mention. .. . Description Item (Size, Quality, etc.) Store CLOTHING (Men’s, Women’s, Ciiildren’s) Coats....... Sweaters. Suits....... Dresses,.. TOK EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE Poems by Former Centralia Girl The following poems were writ­ ten by Miss Helen Hicks, Reg.N., of the Vancouver General Hospital, She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hicks, Centralia; AVIuit price Peace You and I gaze from our windows ' tonight, There to behold such a beautiful sight. The moon snuggled low in a star- studded sky.Prepares its farewell for morning is nigh. o The lights of the city are glisten­ ing low; We hear no sound of a foe; Just quiet contentment, be our lot We wonder, oh God, at it was bought? Was it treasures of silver and gold that it cost Or fleet after fleet that was shat­ tered and lost? Did the Youth of our* country die in the fray , To let freedom and peace forever sway?hold standing and gazing a time, it seems, For Jo! see the sun now casts its , first beams. Now here is our answer, a message, < a token, “Keep faith and be strong”, God’s promise unspoken. We’ve been long A Visit to Toyland To-day we went to Toy land. It was your^ theirs, ours and my land, With faces bright Those hearts and delight, and spirits light mine beat with With adhesive overa strip of bruise And a patch on his pants of varied hues, Twinkling Frolicked and eyes, a lively young lad, along with his Mother Dad. He out the wagons, thentried wound up a truck, Stood on his toes to reach Donald the Duck; . His firm little grasp made it go “Quack, quack!”; a harassed please put And He TO THE WOMEN'OF CANADA which You Alone Can Do '“Ceiling Prices” Must Be Maintained This is an appeal to the women of Canada. There is one vital part of our war effort which depends on you. Your government has placed a “ceiling” on retail prices. You are the buyers of four out of every five dollars worth of all the goods sold in this country. Your whole-hearted help is needed in thisprice control plan. If every woman does her part, it cannot fail. Its success will be a big step* on the road to victory. Its failure would be a serious blow to our war effort. You can tip the balance towards success. Will ypu, then, undertake to make the successful control of commodity prices an established fact? We know'you will. And we know that when you undertake this- task it is as good as done. This is the work you are asked to do 3. Write doivn prices After each item we want you to write down, if you can, the highest price charged at your store during the period September 15 to October 11,1941. If you cannot remember the prices charged during that period, fill in your list with today’s prices. Our survey shows that retailers, with few exceptions, are keeping prices well within the “ceiling” levels. As exceptions are being discovered they are being quickly brought into line. 4. Keep this list —use it when you buy I Make up this price list neatly and accurately. You will not be able to get all the items at once. Keep adding to your list from day to day. Make it your permanent check list- your personal safeguard' against any further rise in prices. Make a list of commodities We want ypu to sit down today and make a list of rhe. things you buy from week to week and from month to month. Write down food and clothing items in particular, because these account for the biggest share of your expenditures. But we want you to list those articles you buy^at the drug store, hardware store, and other stores, too. 2. Make notes about quality Now go over your list again and mark down the necessary details about quality, type, grade and size. Then when making future purchases you will be able to compare values as well as prices. Prices May be Different in Different Stores There has always been a difference in prices in different ■ stores—even stores in the same locality. This may depend on the kind of service the store gives, or the way it oper­ ates, Some stores, for instance, have delivery service, give • credit, or provide other extra services. Under the new Price Ceiling Order there will still be differences in prices at different stores. The new price regulations will not do away with competition. The high­ est prices in any particular store must not be higher than the highest prices in force in that store during the period September 15 to October 11. They may be a little lower or a little higher than the prices in other stores. The prices you will mark down will be the highest prices charged at the store where you shop. A Few Points to Remember 1. The ceiling price is not necessarily the price you paid. It is the highest price at xvfaicb. the store sold the particular item between September 15 and October 11. 2. A merchant may reduce his prices for sales or other reasons—he may also raise them provided they do not go above the ceiling price. 3. Variations in seasonal prices on fresh fruits and vegetables are permitted. Rulings on seasonal markets will . be announced from time to time by the Wartime Prices and Trade Board in newspapers and over the radio. 4. Fill out your price list without bothering your mer- • chant. In many cases he is making a financial sacrifice to sell under the price ceiling. The war has left him short- staffed and the Christmas rush is OU. Items most frequently bought clerk cried, “ it back.” tried out a bounced, I fully expected trounced. Then POP, went little toy gum ball to to see if it cork from athe . - — oLaughing he shouted, “I’m sure havin’ fun.” He grabbed a mouth organ, blew a few notes, Spun several tops and then spied the boats; “Oh, Daddy, please, buy me a big one of these, , I could take you and Mummy over the seas.” .„ With hundreds of others he was King for a day; Tonight, I know he is kneeling to pray. Talking to God to tell of his joy, And to make him till Christmas a Very Good Boy. HARPLEY Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hendrick were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Love. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fralick, of Corbett and Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Steeper and Lyle, of Corbett, also Mr., and Mrs. Charlie Hodgins of Grand Bend, spent Saturday even­ ing with Mr. and Mrs. William Love. Much sympathy is extended to the relatives of the late Mr. Robert Hayter, of Dashwood, who was a former resident qf this community, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Love and Maurice attended the Wedding of Mrs. Love’s sister, Miss Doris Greb, to Mr. Reginald Hodgson, of; Centralia, on Tuesday of last .week. Congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Max Desjardihe Visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Bid ley and Jean. Mr. Hugh Love of Mosbank, Sask., is visiting with vicinity, He is Mr, Alex Love, sided here. Mr, and tended the banquet in ing, Mr. and ........................... ited on Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs. 0» K. Love. Mr. Hector r* \ Spent the week-end Mrs, Bobt, Murray, Mr. and Mm Wm. Love and fam­ ily and Mr, and Mrs. Colin Love and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. relatives in this the eldest aon of who foi*fnerly. re­ Lloyd Taylor at*Mrs . . .............. Chamber of Commerce Clinton on Friday eVen- Mrs, Arthur Baker vis- Murray, of Sarnia, . with Mr. and Eddie Gill. ...........y A mas Times-Advocato. box of twelve beautiful Christ- Cards for only 26c at the This is not intended as a complete list. It is simply offered as a guide. Add to it the other items you buy. or expect to buy. Description (Size, Quality, etc.)Item FOOD Milk............... Butter... Eggs.............. Sugar................ Tea, Coffee..... Flour................. Cereals............... Bread.. Meat.................. Canned Goods. OPERATING EXPENSES Laundry and cleaning................... Soaps and,other cleaning agents. Blankets, Sheets, Towels............. I__ Store Price •si- V Skirts, Blouses....... Shirts.,.................... Underwear..,..,.,....... Boots and shoes...., Rubbers, Goloshes Stockings. ’ Socks..... . Hats, Gloves. To ensure the success of this price control plan, every woman in Canada should make a list.* Retailers are showing a splendid spirit of co-operation. The great majority of them are .determined to make this plan work, but if you do not cd- ’ operate the whole plan might fail — prices might start to skyrocket. So keep your list handy. Check the prices you pay against it. Why you must do your part If a price seems higher than the ceiling, ask your merchant about it. If further information is necessary, report the full details in writing. Address your letter to the Prices and Supply Representative, Wartime Prices and Trade Board at any of the following: Vancouver, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, North Bay, London, Toronto, rockville, Montreal, Quebec City, Saint John, Halifax, Charlottetown. Published under the authority of THE WARTIME PRICES AND TRADE BOARD, Ottawa, Canada CORBETT Keei) in mind Christmas tainments at Greenway, Church 'Parish Hall on December 22nd and at the United Church on December 23. Everyone welcome. Mr., and Mrs. Norman Fralick, of Detroit, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Steeper and Lyle, Mr. and Mrs, Hugh Hodgins Mollard Line, and Mr gins, of Grand, Bend, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. and family, Charlie Hoa- Hod gins are sporting a 1942 Chevrolet Mr. Bruce Ireland, of St, arines, Mrs. Sim Ireland, of Bend| spent Thursday Garfield SteepOr. Mr. Fred Steeper and Steeper were in London day. The Xmas entertainment put on by the teacher, Miss Nola Isaac/and the pupils Of Corbett School, day, December 12, was A success add greatly enjoyed ... ..yA..... with Cath- Grand Mrs. Karie tieth; the fifth for the “Early testant Settlers’* by Mrs. W. ney; the sixth candle for the . .. //.. by Forsyth. After each candle lit a carol Was sung. Mrs. J» Hyde read the scripture, St. Matthew, chapter 2, verses 1 to 11. Mrs. J. Cochrane read the prayers. The minutes of the last meeting Were read and adopted, 4 The second Mission Band Meeting The Mission Band met on Sunday Asia’ morning with the congregation for the Devotional part of the service. Immediately before the sermon thCy retired to the schoolroom. The meeting Opened with a prayer fol­ lowed by the Lord’s Prayer in 'upi- son. 4eai1 Alexander read tile; - .Scripture, St. Matthew, chapter 2, ’ ci1APteLo£ the^st?dX boolc was verses 1 to 11. L . . ' . ing topic, “Mei Ling Finds the;in£ manner. Meaning of Christmas” was given ’ yeor were re-elected, by Mrs. Grant. Twenty-seven mem-1 ,by singing bers answered the roll eall. meeting closed with “Away in a Manger”1;. .. .. _ _ pah benediction in unison. ; W*M.S. Holds Christmas Meeting The W.M.S. of the United church held their regular December meet­ ing at the home of Mrs. Jj Hender­ son on Wednesday afternoon last with a very good attendance. The meeting opened with quiet musict “Angels Froih the Realms of Glory”, played by Mrs. J. B.- Mc­ Lean. The Christmas program tak­ en from the November Missionary Monthly wds used. The first eiiidle' tor the Jews of Canada was lighted ‘ H. Chesney; “ ■ ■ ..... ‘ ctatr; ■ asst.,- lunch comm., Mrs. W. Homey, Circle 1; .. ...... C. BeB and Miss Beatrice Cooper, Circle. 2: Mrs; R. Dayman and Miss Sarah Sinclair, Circle 3. Y.P.S. Meeting The Y.F.S. met on Tuesday even­ ing last for their regular meeting and also a social. The devotional part of the meeting was in charge of the president, Mrs. E, Chipcliase, and opened with a hymn and the scripture lesson was read by Miss Jean Ivison and Rev. Grant led in prayer. The meeting then closed with a hymn. A social hour was then spent in games, contests and music, after which a dainty lunch was served. W.M.S, December was held home of ,vwt - - __ giV-The very interest-. en by Mrs. J, Hyde in a very pleas- *“■ J The officers of last The meet- ,. _ . „ Lord Of tile ThelLaiids” and the benediction by Mrs. the hymn ' A. Johnson. and the Miz- are: Hon. pres,, [Mrs. Grant; pres., 1st -vice-pres., Mrs 2nd .vice-pres. The officers for 1942 Mrs. Mbntieth and , Mrs. A. Johnson; J, *suu .vKie-prtJH.j Mrs. H» McMurtrie; 3rd vice-pres., Mrs. J, Hyde; 4th vice-pres., Mrs. E. Chlpohase; sec., Miss I, Ferguson; treas., Meilis; Missionary Monthly Mrs. E. Sproat; strangers sec,, W. Alexander; asst. Helpers* sec,, Mrs. Forsyth; Baby Band supt,, Mrs. W, Horney; Mission Band supt., Mrs. Grant* supply comm,, Mrs. J. 0. Bell, Mrs, R. Dayman, Mys. N. Jones. Mrs. Meeting meeting of on Thursday Mrs, Sadie Scott. the last The W.M.S, at the ____ _ The day was beautiful and a good crowd was present This being the annual meeting the business for the past' year was dealt with. Mrs George Wallace read the scripture lesson and Mrs, Russell scott took the portion of study book for ihe hay. Mrs. Millei* gave a paper on “The Old Year and the New”. Mrs. Scott ahd Mrs. Hill led in prayer, Mrs, Hamilton having resigned the presidency Mrs. i(Rev.), Jamieson was elected .for the ensuing year, all "other members holding office being reelected, The meeting was closed with prayer by'Mrs. Scott ____ „ „„, and the Lord’s Brayer in unison. A home-made bread and buns was in dainty lunch was served at the KIPPEN Mr on Sator Finlayson on Fl'i- deoided by all. Mrs. W. , see,, Mrs. A very auccesfifttl bostaar was held in the church on Friday evening and a pot luck supper was eerved. This supper might well have been called a good luck supper as th’e number of delicious meat pie’s tes­ tified. A wonderful showing of by Mrs.. N» Long; The second candle for the “French Canadians” by Margaret Sinclair; third candle, for the “Ancient Ghurch” by Mrs. A. Johnson; the fourth candle for “Canadian Indians” by Mrs. Mon- W, Workman. Mrs. pianist, Mrs. Sin- 'Mrs. J. Henderson; Mrs. H. McMurtrie, “ Mrs. J.