The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-10-10, Page 16Page 2A
Times Advocate, October 10, 1974
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Odds n' Ends
By E k.AINETOWNSHENp
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THANKSGIVING
Weekend
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Ladies'
100% Nylon
Ski
Jackets
$ 995
Reg.'$24.95
Girlg
100% Nylon Winter
Ski
Jackets
Reg. $19.95
Men's
100 Nylon
Ski
Jackets
$2300
Reg. $28.95
Boy's
100% Nylon Winter
Snow
Jackets
Pile Lined
$ J 755
Reg. $21.95
Children's
Car
Coats
4 to6X
$ 1 5 95
Reg. $19.95
Bell Shirt
Men's Canadian
Camper
Coats
$2400
Reg. $30.00
Girl's & Boy's
Hooded Plaid
8 to 14 years
$1900
Reg. $23.95
Bell Shirt
Ladies Canadian
Camper
Coats
$24°°
Reg. $30,00
Ocean Spray Fresh
CRANBERRIES
Produce of USA
YAMS
Ontario Grown
WAXED TURNIPS 3.4 lb, average
Craft corner
Dried weeds for Thanksgiving
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of thanksgiving specials
As we count our blessings at
this time of the year, we realize
how fortunate we are,
Considering the bright side of our
lives relieves the bitterness we
sometimes accumulate. It's a
habit that shouldn't be
restricted to one occasion.
Like everyone else, I now
remember the many blessings I
took for granted during the year,
I'm thankful that I missed my
brother-in-law's car when I
backed out of his driveway one
day last month. An inch is as good
as a mile!
Pm surprised that I found a
new winter jacket, which fit my
body and my budget.
I'm fortunate because my
disposition allowed me to get my
"kicks" from simple things. For
my every mood, I heard suitable
music - happy, mellow, soothing,
inspiring. Some songs spoke to
the listeners with a simple,
straightforward message, that
even I understood.
With awe, I witnessed nature's
beauty - the clean, crisp winter
white, the green promise of the
spring, the warm, flowery
summer and the scarlet, gold and
brown leaves of the autumn. The
peaceful dawns and the flaming
sunsets looked magnificent,
whether they appeared over
nature's maple trees or man-
made skyscrapers.
I'm happy to live in a country
where I choose my own lifestyle
speak my own thoughts. I ap-
preciate the roof over my head,
the four walls around me and the
food on the table.
To the parents, who put up with
me for twenty-odd years, to the
sister, I can talk to, and to the
family, which accepts me with all
my faults, I'm indebted.
I'm grateful for the old friends
that kept in touch during the past
year. As time rolled on, we grew
apart in miles but not in un-
derstanding. I'm also thankful
for the new friends I encountered.
Meeting people, hearing their
opinions and sampling their
lifestyles enriched my life.
As a member of our modern
society, I benefited from and
marveled at the advances man
achieved in various fields -
medical research and treatment,
cogimunication„education, space
ar41' aquatic exploration.
although man has come a long
way, much remains to be ac-
complished. War, starvation,
injustice and poverty still
rampage through the world.
However, we're now aware of
many of the problems, and we're
searching for the solutions.
I'm thankful for the hope that,
in time, man will find the cure for
the remainder of the society's
ills. Hope is a vital ingredient of
success.
For my happy memories from
the past, for today's surprises
and for the hope of the future, I'm
grateful.
The chorus of one of my
favourite country songs sums up
my feelings: "Without a place
here in this world, I know that I'd
be lost, Thank you world for
letting me contribute to the
cause."
My contribution may be small,
but I'm thankful to be a part of it
all. What about you?
Tag day, receipts
show good canvass
At a meeting of the Women's
Auxiliary of South Huron
Hospital Wednesday it was
reported that receipts from Tag
Day showed a successful canvass
to date. With some areas still to
hear from the Auxiliary ladies
have collected $1,126,99.
Mrs. Pat Fletcher outlined
plans for the Fall RummagelSale
to be held in' the Legion Hall
October 31 and November 1 & 2.
Miss Marion Bissett reported
on the Fall Conference of District
2 which was held on September 30
at the North Side United Church
in Seaforth.
The 64th annual convention will
be held on October 27-30 in the
Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
Mrs. Audrey Pooley, on behalf
of the hospital and staff, thanked
the Hospital Auxiliary for pur-
chasing a "Resusci-Annie" for
use in the hospital. The unit has
arrived in the hospital and will be
in use soon. The women were •
given a demonstration of the new
equipment by Mrs. Pooley, using
a model which was on loan until
the new unit arrived.
A quiet walk in, the woods and a
little imagination can produce a
unique and eyecatching
decoration for your Thanksgiving
table.
The art of arranging dried
weeds and flowers is becoming a
very popular fall craft and Mrs.
Neil (Susan) MacAllister of RR1,
Centralia, a newcomer to the
craft, won first prize at the
Exeter Fall Fair with her
arrangement of dried weeds.
Susan, who has done work in
several other crafts, began her
first dried weed arrangement to
enter in the fair and has been
collecting material for several
arrangements to give as gifts.
Although there are chemicals
which can be bought for drying
the weeds. Susan suggests that
beginners use the air drying
method. Weeds collected in
neighbouring fields or from
walks in the woods can be tied
securely at the stems and hung to
dry in a fairly dry spot, such as
an attic or basement. Weeds and
flowers should be hung upside
down so that they don't wilt while
drying. If hung upside down the
flowers retain their shape and
form when preserved. Stems
should be tied securely because
they shrink while drying. Allow
enough room for air to circulate
freely so that all parts are evenly
dried.
All loose bits should be
removed from the weeds before
dyeing or arranging, Susan
chooses a chestnut dye for most
of her arrangements because she
prefers the natural look. Many of
the weeds are left their natural
shades and are mixed in with the
chestnut coloured pieces to make
a simple yet attractive
arrangement.
Weeds are held by the stem and
dipped into the dye for ap-
proximately twenty minutes and
then hung up-side down again
until the dye dries. Golds,
oranges or rust coloured dyes
could also be used for an at-
tractive fall centrepiece.
Contrasting 4colours could be
used to match furniture or room
colours and perk up a corner
table. The weeds and flowers can
also be sprayed with dye.
For her arrangements Susan
has chosen weeds such scottish
thistle, teasel, wild carrot, Queen
Ann's Lace, and many other
common varieties that can be
found along local roadsides. With
these she mixes grains such as
wheat, oats and barley and
several unusual light coloured
florists.
grasses which can be bought at a
Dried arrangements work best
in simple earthenware pots or
wicker baskets.
A Sunday gathering expedition,
patience and a little imagination
could produce an interesting
decoration for your table this fall.
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FALL TABLE DECORATION — This wicker basket of dried weeds and
grasses won first prize at the Exeter Fall Fair. It makes a good decora-
tion for a corner table or centerpiece for a Thanksgiving dinner.
Maple Leaf
DRIED ARRANGEMENT — Mrs. Susan MacAllister, RR 1 Centralia, shows some of the different weeds
collected from area fields which go into the making of her fall bouquets. Natural colours with some pieces
dyed chestnut brown highlight her designs. T-A photo
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