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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1948-12-16, Page 3THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 16, 1948 Page 9 Emalie Carter and the presi- in the hymnsmissionary A report of the Sec­ held in Cen- was given Mrs, Carter President of Main Street W-M,S« The Main Street United Church Women’s Missionary So­ ciety held the November Decembex' meetings in church parlors with the dent, Mrs. chair. Suitable were sung, tional Convention tralia United Church by Mrs. Russell Balkwill. Eight parcels of cards ad five bundles of church papers have been sent to West China. Two quits were made and sent to .the Canadian Church Relief Abroad and a special collection taken so some balds could be sent abroad. Mrs. -George- Jaques reported the number of cards sent during the year. A highlight of the December meeting was a candlelight ser­ vice given by members of the Evening Auxiliary. * Ci More than the allocation fox* the year was reached. The roll was called and the minutes read by the capable secretary. Miss Margery Broderick. A beautiful and touching Christmas Story was read by the minister’s wife, Mrs. I-I, J. Mahoney. Miss Alice Hackney read the Christmas Story from the Gospels. The following is the list of president. 1st -officers for 1949: Mrs, Emalie Carter president, Mrs. Penrose; vice-president, Miss Alice ney; recording secretary, Margery Broderick; treasurer, Mrs. Andrew Campbell; corres­ ponding secretary, Mrs. George Jaques; secretary of Christian Stewardship and Fin'ance, A. Campbell; Missionary^ Month­ ly secretary, ~ “ Mission Band Supt. Williams Harness; Mrs. Percy Merkley Mrs. Claude Blowes; , Mrs. Mrs. H. J. vice- 2nd Ilack- Miss Mrs, Miss Eva Penrose; Jack Max Supt., assistant, _____ __ ___, press cor­ respondent, Mrs. Chas. 'Johns; assistant, Mrs. H. J. Mahoney; community friendship secretary, Mrs. Russell Balkwill; pianist, Mrs*. Russell Balkwill. Mrs. assistant, Mrs. Baby Band You Haven’t Got that All Important Gift Yet? Let Us Help You 0 Still Plenty to Choose From in All Lines WATCHES, RINGS, PEARLS, CHINA, SILVER, ETC We Wish You ALL a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ' Cole’s Jewellery Bunting Bags $5.50 to $8.95 Bunting bags in all wool chinchilla in many different styles. With or without sleeves. Pink and blue. Zipper closing. Satin or fur trimmed parkas. Fleece-Lined Sleepers $1.89 Pink and blue sleepers, with feet and drop seat. One piece, Sizes 1 to 4. w ool Parkas $1.79 For girls, in assorted colours, fur trimmed. V Suggestions Popular Music ® Plastic Card Table Covers Playing Cards ® Pen and Pencil Sets Bdxed Stationery Games Leather Billfolds ® Toys and Dolls z N ebooks THIS CHRISTmAS ®BIBLES COOK BOOKS SCRAP BOOKS HYMN BOOKS LIBRARY IBOOKS PHOTOGRAPH BOOKS O ® Phone 37 Main St Auxiliary The Evening Auxiliary of the Main Street United Church held its regular meeting at the church on Tuesday, December 6. The meeting was opened by singing hymn 51 followed by the Hord's prayer in unison. The Christmas Theme at James St, W-M.S, The Christmas meeting of afternoon auxiliary of the Wo­ men’s Missionary Society met in the church parlours, which were quite attractive with Christmas the minutes of the previous meeting i decorations. ----- . X,...’ The meeting opened with pray er by the president, Mrs, Rev. Down, and the Lord’s Prayer in unison, . r* * hymn 519 the minutes and ness ©art and the roll call a splendid attendance. Southcott’s group then charge, with Mrs. Dr. Anderson taking charge of the devotional part. Mrs. H. Delbridge read the first scripture lesson, followed by the singing of the hymn, "Si­ lent Night”, Mrs, S. Jory read the second Bible lesson, followed by the singing of "Angels from the Realms of Glory”. Mrs, W. Johns read the third Bible les­ son, followed by the collection and dedication prayer by Rev. Snell, A very lovely candle light­ ing service of the different coun­ tries to which the Gospel been sent was taken by Anderson, Mrs. Amy, Mrs, ers, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. were read and adopted and the roll called. The president took charge of the business. Mrs. Mahoney read the new slate of officers which are as follows: Honorary presidents Mrs. Layton and Mrs. Mahoney; president, Alice Bowen; vice- president, Joan Harness; secre­ tary, Velma Carroll; assistant secretary, Stella Marshall; trea­ surer, Grace Pepper; assistant treasurer, Beulah Howey; Birth­ day Box, Beulah Howey, pianist, Helen Dignan; assistant pianist, Dorothy Hatter; Mission Band Supts,, Linda Williams and Joan Harness; Hattie Blowes; Hilda Turnbull; Mite Box secre­ tary, Friendship, Home secretary, press reporter, group-^.leaders, Mabel Skinner, Connie Wilson. -Stella Marshall opened the worship service, Hymn 64 was sung, A candlelighting service was given and those taking part were Stella Marshall, Myrna Walker, Girlie Ince, Mabel Skinner, Vi Beavers, Linda Wil­ liams and Eva Penrose. Hymn 47 was sung followed by a duet by Hilda Turnbull and Myrna Walker. Mrs. Mahoney gave the Christmas story. Hymn 53 was sung and with - the Lunch was in charge. After the singing of busi- with Mrs. took Baby Band Supts., Merkley and Edith Temperance secretary, Girlie Ince; Gladys Eileen Eileen Julie Myrna Community Skinner; Frayne; Higgins; Higgins Walker, the meeting closed Mizpah Benediction, served by the group M rs. D. C. Crawford Funeral services for Mrs David C. Crawford, Blanshard, town line, were conducted at the Ross Marriott funeral Marys, Wednesday of by Rev. >G. Raymer, United Church, and made in Prospect Hill Pallbearers were Edward Din­ smore, Earl Gregory, Blanshard John Dinsmore, ence .man and shard flower bearers, Ken man and J. Arksey. Mrs. ert Hardie accompanied by Mrs. Thomas Gunning sang. home, St. last week Granton interment Cemetery. i, Gorrie; I-Iartwick, Granton; -Geo. Arksey, Clar- Free- Blan- West- Rob- "What’s--his position?" "He’s the third assistant guesser in the weather bureau.’’ Boys Leather Helmets Two styles, at $2.19 Baby Blankets IN GOOD SUPPLY Infant’s Chinchilla Bonnets $1.29 ANDERSON’S Exeter has Mrs. Min- Zur- ibrigg. Rev. Snell then gave a most interesting and inspiring Christmas message on "The Days Spring from on High". Christ must be born afresh each year in our hearts; then joy and peace and love will be the ful­ fillment of this dark and trou­ bled world. With the singing of hymn -and the Benediction, the meeting of the year closed. 268 last Grand Bend W.A. The Women's Association meeting was held on December 8 in the United Church school room with a good attendance. The president presided. The meeting opened prayer and the singing of lent Night" and readings the Christmas story by Garnet Patterson, Mrs. Morenz, Mrs. Max Turnbull and all ye with “Si- of Mrs. Albert “Oh Comethe hymn Faithful". The Candle Lighting was presented by Mrs. Gill, Mrs. Allan Miller, John Gill, Mrs. J. H. McGregor Mrs. Sarah Johnston, Mrs. Co­ lin Love and all singing "The Day Thou Gavest Lord is End­ ed". The secretary and treasurer’s were given showing a very suceesf-ul year with a bal­ ance an hand of $100.64. Rev. K. M. Wood took the chair for the election of offic­ ers for 1949 which are as fol­ lows: president, Mrs. Edward Gill; vice-president, Mrs. Herb Phfile; secretary treasurer, Mrs W. H. Love; pianist, Mrs. Man- sel Mason; assistant pianist, Mrs. John Gill; card secretary, Mrs. Wellwood Gill; to look af­ ter visiting ministers, Mrs. lin Love, Mrs. John Gill, Albert M-orenz; auditors, J. H. McGregor, Mrs. Thompson. service Edward Mrs. Hensdl Institute The United Church Sunday School Room provided aji. ideal setting for the Christmas meet* ing of the Hepsall held oil Wednesday December 8 with an encourag­ ing number of members and guests present. In the absence of Mrs. A, Kerslake, president, Mrs. A. E. Munn presided. Mrs M. Drysdale and Mrs. Geo. Hess arranged this interesting event, and were also responsible for the beautiful decorations used throughout, including a magnifi­ cent Christmas tree. The meeting opened with the Ode and the Lord’s prayer. mm Greta Lammis directed the ing of Christmas carols, Miss Florence Welsh at piano. Roll -call was answered by a Christmas verse. The mem­ bers presented toys, games, tec., for the Children’s War Memorial Hospital. The January will be held in the Church and will feature cal contests for piano tants. First and second prizes will be given to each group as follows: 7-8 years, 9-10 years and 11-12 years. This competi­ tion is open to anyone in the community. The minutes were read. A lettei’ was read re. Musi eum collection fox* Huron Coun­ ty Council. Resolution is to be sent to Mrs. N. Wade, Gorrie, Mrs. Munn read a letter from Mts. Clarke, secretary, York­ shire, England, voicing appreci­ ation for the food parcels sent to that source by the Hensail Institute. The writer has sent to Mrs. G, .Schwalm, as a gift to the Institute, a book entitled "Queen of Tomorrow” referring to the life of Princess Elizabeth. Miss Velma Ferguson, recent contest winner, contributed her address "Youth and its Respon­ sibilities.” The Tweedsmuir Vil­ lage History was discussed. The book has been purchased and the work is now in progress. Mrs. Munn vividly discussed the motto "Lasting peace will have its birth when understanding fills the earth.” Miss Florence Welsh sang a lovely solo "The Gift” accompanied by Miss Lammie. Mrs. Tomlinson, of Exeter, favored with humorous readings. Mrs. G. Schwalm in­ terestingly presented a demon­ stration on "The making of inexpensive Christmas gifts." The next number was a pleasing violin solo "Adoration" by Miss Institute evening, Miss sing- with the meeting United a Musi- contes- reports Pentecostal W.M.C Draws Up Officers The December meeting held on Thursday, December 9 with a good attendance. The president, Mrs. R. McDonald, was in the chair. The meeting opened by singing a Christmas Carol “Silent Night". Mrs. Free­ man Perkins led in prayer. Roll call was answered by verse of scripture “Jesus Christ”. The minutes of the November meet­ ing were read. The carol “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" was sung: Business period followed. Let­ ters were read from the district secretary. A letter of thanks was, read from Beryl Smith for vegetables for the- Children’s home. A splendid offering was received for the Christmas gifts for the children of Miss Smith’s home. It was decided to change the meeting ( Thursday of this was the Rev. Kendrick chair. Before the election of of­ ficers he gave a very inspiring and 'helpful address on Prayer. The secretary read the report which showed a crease in members and over the past year. The following slate ers was elected. Honorary presi­ dent, Mrs. Kendrick; Mrs. R. McDonald; dent, Mrs. T. Jolly; treasurer, Mrs. E. day until the last each month. As > annual meeting then took the Damipie accompanied by Miss Gladys Luker. Mrs. p. A, Ferguson, speaker, address Brefeufe, Canadian More carol singing Collection was taken. Mrs. Geiger expressed thanks to all taking part, etc. Mrs. Drysdale and Mrs. Hess will at­ tend the packing and shipping sof gifts. A. dainty lunch was ser­ ved by the hostesses and the social committee and an enjoy­ able affair was brought to a close. . guest delighted all with her "The Story of father who wrote the first Christinas Carol." was enjoyed. K No, we are not shoemakers but we can put you on a sure foundation by calling Uncle Ab says that chickens, like human beings, thrive best when they have to scratch for what they get Cudmore Gravel Phone Exeter 171r3 CHRISTMAS PASTRIES preparations easier by servmeal Christmas design pastries as des­ will love our pastries’ buttery filling Make your holiday ing our delectable sort. Your family goodness, delicious at the latest by Thursday, December 23 IS Please! PLACE ORDER FOR Rolls and Special Fruit Bread Mayfair Bakery PHONE 52 EXETER SXOM Co­ Mrs. Mrs. Christmas answers financial real in­ givings of offic- president, vice-presi- secretary- Cudmore; pianist, Mrs. C. Blanchard; pro­ gram committee, Mrs. H. But- lei* and Mrs. Keith McLaren. Mrs. McDonald read the pray­ er bulletin before going prayer. Mrs. Allan Millar missed with prayer. County Buys Antiques The County of Huron has purchased the antique display of Mr. Neill, of Gorrie. This is un­ doubtedly the largest display of antiques in Ontario, outside of the Museum. This display will be placed somewhere in the county, the site to be deter­ mined later Council. by the County Bright eyes black eyes curiosity. indicate curiosity, j indicate too much I @ It's the eternal question . . . what to give her. You'll find the perfect answer in Elizabeth Arden's galaxy of "Little Gifts". For Gifts of Beauty by Elizabeth Arden are fragrant guides to giving whether it be a beautiful Gift Box, or selected from an attractive array of very special "little" items. Give any of these to triple her holiday fun! A—FLUFFY MILK BATH PETALS — 12 Wafers in a fube 2.00; 3 tubes In a box 6.00 B—HAND-O-TONlK — Christmas wrapping 1.25 and 2.25 C—BLUE E—BLUE GRASS GRASS GRASS FLOWER MIST — Christmas wrapped 1.75, 3.25, 5.50; with atomixer 2.75 Flower mist snowman ,.. 2.50 POWDER MIT (with 3 powder refills) 7.50 F—-BATH OIL CHEST (Blue Grass) — 5 vials 4.50; 10 vials 8,5(5; 15 viols 12.00