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Eight WICKLOW AND VERNONVILLE W.I. Mrs. Wm. Wildey was hostess to the members of Wicklow and Vernonville Women's Institute on Wednesday, December 16th, at 2.00 p.m. Mrs. Douglas Rutherford was pianist. Mrs. Donald McGregor opened the meeting with "Joy to the World" and the Institute Creed followed by .her thought for thcl day, Light from the Christmas j Candles. A balance of $62.00 was reported. Plans were made to tend the Hospital Auxiliary Shop and Cart. A leader and assistant lea -er were chosen to attend the course, Desserts, in Brighton in January. A thank-you note was received from the Children's Aid for parcel of jam and mittens. In the spirit of the first Christmas, it is our sin-sere wish that you and your family will pair-take in fullest measure of all the blessings of this Holy Day, which for so long has meant so much to so many. KEN McQUOin SHELL GARAGE Cotter's Lucky Dollar Store AND Fox's IGA Market HOLIDAY HOURS Friday, December 25 (Xmas)................ CLOSED Saturday, December 26 (Boxing Day) .... CLOSED Monday, December 28........ OPEN until 6.00 p.m. Tuesday. December 29........ OPEN until 6.00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30 .... OPEN until 9.00 p.m. Thursday, December 31 .... OPEN until 6.00 p.m. Friday, January 1 (New Year's Day) .... CLOSED Saturday, January 2 ................................ CLOSED Mrs. Douglas Kernaghan, reporting on Agriculture and Canadian Industry, mentioned the serious lack of water in rural areas and the change in ownership of the Lawless store in Grafton. Mrs. Ralph Simpson, Public Relations Officer, read an item on the success of the W.I. antipoison campaign and another to the effect that because of their historical value, Tweedsmuir histories,., compiled by the Women's Institutecould.' be, mimeo-graph-ed. thus preserving.their contents for future generations. Mrs. Ralph Luman, Resolutions convener, read a splendid report on Women's Institute resolutions which were brought forward at a meeting in the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, in November. They covered the following topics: legalized abortion according to the need for such action, the curtailing of degrading and immoral programs on television and radio, standardization of school text books, a request that the Canadian writer, Nellie Mc-Clung, book, Clearing in the West, be on the supplementary reading list in Ontario schools, and the making and enforcing of laws to prevent the needless slaughter of seals off the Atlantic Coast. Mrs. Floyd Bilcox, President of the West Northumberland District of Women's Institutes, announced the naming of the Women's Institute Scholarship for members of 4-H Homemaking Clubs, in honour of Mrs. Olive Deviney, a leader for over twenty years and a life member of our own branch. Mrs. Deviney congratulated by the District President and by the Branch President, Mrs. Donald McGregor, who said that the honour bestowed on Mrs. Deviney brought honour to the branch. Mrs Deviney reported on recent 4-H Club activities. Mrs. Edward Smith was convener for the Christmas program. Christmas carols were sung and readings given. Mrs. Ralph Simpson "What is Christmas?"; Mrs. Douglas Kernaghan, "Christmas is for ever"; Mrs. Clifford Gillespie, "The Little Gingerbread Man"; Mrs. Donald McGregor, "Mrs. Santa Claus"; Mrs. Gordon Finley, jr., "Why Can't It Always Be Christmas?" Guessing closest to the number of beans in a jar was Mrs. Walter McGregor. Contest, naming product from advertising symbol was won by Mrs. Ralph Simpson. Contest, words from letters of the alphabet, was won by Mrs. Clifford Gillespie and Mrs. Douglas Rutherford. Gayle Kernaghan drew the winning ticket, held by Mrs. Gordon Finley, jr., for the Christmas package donated by Mrs. Donat Hews of Edmonton, Alberta, a former member. A Christmas card was signed by all present for. Mrs. Russel Boyce. Roll call was an instrument for a rythm band. Members and children, numbering twenty-five in all, with bells, drums, tambourines, etc., formed the band, and played and sang to a parody of the words of Jingle Bells. Santa Claus headed a parade through the rooms of the house and the Christmas exchange was The singing of the National Anthem brought to a close a most delightful Christmas meeting. --Irene L. Simpson, P.R.O. MOST CENTENNIAL APPLICATIONS INSPIRED -- AULD Grant applicants for worthwhile Centennial projects far out-numebr those lacking lustre, Hon James Auld, minister of Tourism and Information, and chairman of the Ontario Centennial Committee, comments. In h special radio interview at Queen's Park, the n.ttrtster was critical of recent newspaper re. ports which assailed municipali. ties for not using more imagination in their project plans. "Granted, some we have dealt with are dull and uninspired." he said, "but it would be unfair to suggest that the majority of them fall into this category.' To illustrate, he outlined the plan of Hamilton to restore a pre-Confederation mansion to celebrate Canada's 100th birthday. The Ontario and federal governments have each voted $155,133 toward the undertaking, with the municipality itself putting up the other third. He cited plans of St. Catharines to develop a garden park on the abandonded land of the first and second Welland Canal as another worthwhile public under- taking befitting matching grants of $83,886 from the two higher levels of government. He said that the applications before his committee come in for close scrutiny and that there have been numerous rejections and withdrawals. Some still have to be processed, he added, include a conservatory and two homes for the aged and numerous other public endeavours worthy of recognition. To date, Ontario has received 442 applications and 100 of these have been approved. So far, the federal government, a joint partner in every approved grant, has given the green light to 64 for a total of $1,740,862 divided evenly. Municipalities have until August, 1965, to file their applications. With sincere appreciation of our pleasant relations we wish you A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Prosperous New Year WHITE'S 5c to $1.00 STORE AND STAFF TIMELY TIPS Christmas ice cream balls make delightful party fare this holiday season suggest home economists at Macdonald Institute, Guelph. Simply roll scoops of your favourite ice cream in crushed peppermint candies. This is a good way to use that broken candy cane which cannot be hung on the tree. For an extra specif! treat, top ice cream with hot fudge sauce just before serving. Imagine coming home to the delightful aroma of hot coffee and fragrant spices. This holiday season treat your family and guests"'.to Spicy Coffee, a delicious combination of strong coffee and whipped evaporated mil* j*fepared by the Foods Department at Macdonald Institute, Guelph. For lVfc cups of spicy whip use: Vi cup evaporated milk, ]4 teaspoon vanilla, Vs teaspoon cloves, Va teaspoon cinnamon and 1 tablespoon sugar. Pour evaporated milk into deep bowl and place in freezer until ice crystals begin to form around the edge, about 10 to 15 minutes. Whip until otiff. Blend in vanilla, spices, and sugar. Place Y3 to V2 cup of this spicy whip into each coffee cup. Fill cups with strong hot coffee, twice the regular strength. Serve at once. Ttfis recipe makes 3 to 4 servings. Never freeze a stuffed fowl warn food specialists with the Foods and Nutrition Department at Macdonald Institute, Guelph. During freezing and thawing of a stuffed bird there is a longer time when the temperature is suitable for the growth of food poisoning bacteria. If you wish, prepare the stuffing ingredients the day before and refrigerate them separately. Combine dressing and stuff fowl just before roasting for maximum safety. Think twice before you speak -- if you intend to say what you It is reputed that the first Christmas card, as we now konw it, was dispatched in 1845 by W. C. Dobson, one of Queen Victoria's favourite painters. T.V.-RADIO j 355-2722 COLBORNE