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\ § THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Monday, December 21, 1053 OMEN JO AwwwiINCKLE WOMEN'S ED!TOR DIAL 3-2233 MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF TODAY One year old today is Stephen Earl Sheridan, son of Mr. and Mps. Sidney Earl Sheridan, Bev- erly Street, and andson of Mrs. Bernard Sheridan and Mr. A. J: Tierney of Oshawa. : hoto by Ed. Allin. Canadians Shopping in England Miss Self-Service, Ultra Hygiene LONDON -- Canadians who visit London learn a lot about the stan- dard of living they enjoy at home the Siowsent they go out to buy For ~Far shop mg In England is different business than it 1 og A and the Jhrasze "second ard of living in the world" which Canadians are told |er's, belongs to them, takes on a new me; when facilities in North America are compared with those ere Ra here has almost ceas- and even goods that still are are rationed can be obtained | as Jue A without coupons. But ite the relaxation of the strin- encies of peace, it will be a long = before Londoners go about "their shopp! with as much ease A very few stores, Where me cus- tomer serves himself found in England but the ded is still novel and experimental. AUTOMATIC QUE Customary shopp! procedure to enter a store and join a queue. British queue not go with the end of the war nor even when the bounties of peace became more plentiful. Canadian customers who learned their shopping techniques in stores where doo electric eye and Music by M wafts provisioned aisles may know such refinements are native to North America. They may not expect the accustomed surroundings of home but it is doubtful if they are re. Jared for the fact | that paper bags the carrying of provisio not necessarily provided. Bg tables and bread are also frequent- ly not wrapped. A large - sized paper bag may be provided if the customer is lucky or wealthy -- at | yt some stores carrier bags are on sale for six-pence -- an are oa Cie bread and brussel sprouts may be wrapped in newspaper or available pieces of brown paper but wrap. ping can never be counted on. a consequence the British have be- come a nation of bag carriers and the first purchase of many a visitor to Britain who intends to do house- keeping is a shopping bag. It is wiser to bring your own. CASUAL PRECAUTIONS Canadian visitors are also un- likely to be prepared for the casual attitude towards sanitary precau- tions. British standards of food hygiene still lag behind those of North America. Food -- including out | the s | discover that shopping meat and bread -- is usually protected from flies and dust. The visitor will also find shop- ping in Britain a more prolonged affair than it is at home. Besides athe fact that there is no self- service, shopp! here is much less centralized that it is at home. Meat must be bought at a butch: | M groceries at a green er's and' bread at a baker's. d not only does the British housewife spend longer shopping than does her C refrigerators and a consequence it is not possible = keep large stores of food. Probably the nearest thing Brit- ain has luxurious super- market which serves the commu- nity at home are the food depart- ments of London's more exclusive department one su store morning - coated salesmen serve you on floors. Here be {you can buy an avacado pear out of season and also humble pota- toes and brussel sprouts. The only hitch -- the toes and Brussels sprouts are ge, king-sized, hot- vi and so, ce is 2 100. PE rolre mn you're sho with dollars SE i ominously. As Bri er relies heavily for dist on starches and less i food ' vel d friends. But undoub! you will is an untidier, more time consum- ing, more infuriating, and, if you're shopping with British sh more expensive procedure is at home. One shopping e: tion in this land which in certain aspects owns one of the world's highest stan- dards of civilization illustrates than it by Mrs. she | Lee and ise 5 Betty Pike. bere, you ahop in England | § with ; England : PERSONALS Week-end guests at the home of Chief O. D. Friend and Mrs. Friend, Ritson Road South, were Captain and Mrs. W. H. Hill of Collingwood. Mr. and Mrs. J- A. Aldwjpckle, | Bonniebrae Lodge, were am the guests at a p given by Mr, and Mrs. H. M. Aitken at their home at Islingon on Saturday evening. To Tecoive the guests Mrs. Aitken wore a floor-length, long-sleeved white gown on classic lines with a corsage of dark red velvet roses. She was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Robert Hortop, who was in a picture gown of crimson velvet. Mrs. Clifford Mills entertained of the Westmount George's Women's members of the group and Mrs, Mills was extended a vote of thanks for her gracious hospitality. A Christmas Lay was held at Simcoe Street United Church in which the Sunday School classes «Masters their part yery sice Larry took the part of Simple ary which was well done and received much applause. Towards the end of the evening Santa Claus was eagerly received by the little ones. Hymns the congregation. ned a and attended the party were their bro- ther, Dennis Cockerton, their cous- in Dennis iy their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor and 'their nts, Mr. and . Albert Cockerton. Many guests attended the Steph- enson-Brown wedding in Columbus United * Church last Saturday. From out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Milton Srephetiion, ge and . and Mrs. H. Wilson, Bethany; : Stephenson, Manve! William Stephenson, Ontario; Mr. urketon; ward and family, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Woodward, Mr. and Mrs. illiam Matthews, Mr. Gordon un- | Woodward, Brooklin; the Reverend | A. and Mrs. R. H. Rickard, Miss Patsy Rickard, Columbus. The Challenger Group of Albert |W Street Church held its Christmas |len Christmas carols ene 2 ung, and made a fine start for the evening's entertainment. Several contests were Cl The win- exchanged, followed ments served by the host ess. The table looked beau the festal colors and centered with for the enjoyable evening. "Thanks were also extended to Mrs. Lee and Miss Pike for the contests. Mem- bers were reminded of the Capsule Sister banquet on December 30 at £3 | Holy" * | were exchanged A vote of thanks Oshawa will be the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joseph Terech whose marriage was solemnized recently in St. Gregory's Roman Catholic Church. The bride, form- WED IN MORNING CEREMONY erly Miss Mary Margaret Ger- ace, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles race and the bride, m is the son of Mr- and Mrs. John Terech, all of Oshawa. Photo by Hornsby Studio. GROUPS, CLUBS AUXILIARIES Jory TRINITY AFT. Wa, Afternoon Branch of the Trinity Women's Auxiliary for a Christmas Jimer at the home of Mrs. Chris. A. Wil- loughby. The Reverend A. M. Irwin presid- ed j= the election of siden, Mrs io ws. Honorary nl M. Irwin; pres! Mrs: Rob- ert Williams; ii By Mrs. Bird Claus; secretary, Mrs. George Gover, treasurer, Mrs. Alfred Dorcas secretary, Mrs. Al- lea' Copper: Little helpers, Mrs. The members considered sample of material for an altar cloth h and finally made their choice and it was left with Mrs. Williams to pro- ge id material and the trim- A Social hour followed and gifts Mrs. Willoughby at din- 1 be held was expressed fo for Poin, the gro! ner: The next i January 8. ST. PAUL'S GUILD The Christmas meeting of St. Paul's Guild was held on Tuesd evening with Mrs. Arthur Glad- man presiding. The meeting was held in the form of a pot luck supper. ~The tables were gay with Christmas!de- corations. Mrs. Harry Gimblett led in the worship service and every Dry Cleaning News! Do met forget eurtoins ond drepes. clu Bb iad dle Send them fo Prana now. Help your Cleaner fo serve you better, LAKESHORE DIVISION | DRY CLEANERS (Ont.) LTD. more empiyztioslly than statistics | ever co the level of the "stan- dard of as customary. LODGES AND SOCIETIES COURT CHARLENE The court held its regular meet- ing last Thursday evening with a good attendance. Duties were per- formed in the regular procedure of the officers and court members. Flowers were sent to the sick. A dance is to be held in the near future to raise money for the build- fund Brother Ferguson was admitted resent the Membership Charter Shield to Court Charlene L1750 who was one year old on Decem- ber 10. He spoke to the court a few minutes and said he would have the Charter framed for us. The court was then duly closed. On the occasion of celebrating the first birthday, Court Charlene was then joined by the men and an enjoyable evening was spent play- ing games and cards and prizes were won by many. Refreshments were served and thanks were given by Brother Triv- ving' Canadians accept : ett on behalf of the men for an en- : joyable evening. OAKLEIGH LODGE A special meeting for Oakleigh ¥ Lodge No. 151, LOBA was held in the Orange Hall on Friday evening. Worthy Mistress Sister Doris Mec- Donald presided with deputy mis- tress, Sister Nan Kirkbride, assist- ing. A good deal of important busi- ness was under discussion. Reports of committees were given. Sister Kirkbride reported on members who were ill. It was decided to take care of the shut-in members in the usual way at Christmas. Sister Ann Graham and Sister Eva Hastings to take care of same. All officers were returned b; clamation for the coming old ter the business meeting a social hour was enjoyed, each member received a gift from Santa Claus. Refreshments were served by W. M. Sister McDonald, D. M. ac- Af- Sister Kirkbride and Sister Mitchell : The next regular meeting will be ; held on Thursday, January 28, 1954 JURY & OSHAWA SUB-POSTOFFICE Located ot 530 Simcoe S. (opposite Pedlar's) Open 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily Complete Christmas Mailing Service LOVELL A "Boil Apartment Range ® Use Electricity only 25% of Baking time Calibrated Oven Accur- ately Records Temperature Non-Staining 4 Modern Hinge-back Surface Elements | Many other fine features Yours for Complete Electrical Service SHARP ELEGTEL | CO. 140 King St. W. ql ENDEAR AND ENDURE, GIVE Save Her Work and Steps he will be delight- ed to have a beau- tiful Dominion Range completely installed in her kit- chen for Christmas. Dial 3-8214 3 one joined in the singing of Christ- mas carols accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Ross Bell. Gifts were exchanged. Miss Betty Brown Wed at Columbus Columbus United Church was the seens 3 the wedding last Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brown, RR 1, Oshawa and David C- Steph- senson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Stephenson of Janetville. The Rev- erend R. H. Rickard officiated. The bride wore a street-length frock of Hihow iaficia with an 2h ove! grey nylon lace; a blue headdress, navy blue poo sories and a e of red roses. She was a by her sister- in-law, Mrs. Clifford Brown who was also in rainbow taffeta with navy blue lace. She wore a pink hat | eor- | and pink roses comprised her e. he bride's brother, Mr. Clifford Brown acted as best man. tion for 130 guests was | inetd in UAW hall where the bride's mother received. She wore a royal blue bengaline dress with insets of lace and a flamingo velvet hat. The bridegroom's mother was in navy blue crepe with mate] accessories. Each had a corsage Pik Tne cs a are making their home at North Osh- awa: Diana Brown, daughter | Bd Tea, Sales of Work Precedes Meeting The Woman's Auxiliary, Evening Branch, held a very successful fea and sale of home baking R Fecently in St. George's parish" nall Following the tea, supper was 0] by the group, then the fi- nal business meeting of the season was he 1d. The nominating committee sub- mitted their report and the sug- gested officers were accepted and will be installed at the next busi- Be meeting - January 7. A new or ranch, secretary ittle Helpers, was accepted by Mrs. Charles Smith. Christmas gifts were exchanged and much merriment enjoyed. Greetings of - good wishes were extended to a valued member, Mrs. J. T. Brown, who leaves to take up residence in Ottawa. Rice has been grown successfully on a commercial scale in Australia only since 1924 when a 157 acres were put under crop. When washing flannels, add a jeaspoon of powdered borax to each quart of rinse water to keep the material soft. TOILET ESSENCE Heo tn tenon, wine REPRE BC oy J | | | Karn's Drug Store 28 King KE, Diol 3-4621 THE MONDAY MORNING CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR MOTHER JUST-FOR-WOOL Cold Water Soap 1 Pound Can 51 Fine Woollens Deserve this Superlative Washing Care We %ake pride and pleasure in recommend- ing Woolite washing for the excellent wools you buy from us. Because we know that Woolite will keep them beautiful, actually prolong their life, you will find Woolite just- for-wool cold-water soap on sale in the same department where you purchase wool gar- ments. Be sure to include a supply of Wool- ite when you buy garments knitted or woven from wool. Prolongs the Life -- No More Shrinking 8 SIMCOE N. Gift Suggestions Lamb's Wool Sweater -- Hosiery Beautiful Cardigans AT JOHNSTON' MEN'S WEAR DIAL 5-4511 -A choice of fabrics in Flannelette, Rayon or nylon WARD'S Simcoe St. S. et Athol WARD'S Present These 20 Him SWEATER SETS All botany wool and 7 of the season's high-style shades to choose from, Sizes 36 to 40 STOLES All-wool or wool with metallic thread highlights. 2.98, 4.98 white or black .. PYJAMAS + » « man patterns and colors, sizes S - M - LL .. 3.79 to 9.98 HANDBAGS Smart and' stylish types for street wear and also a fine collection of 3 ag 15 98 . to jewel-like evening bags BLOUSES Plain or faney . . fabrics and colors. Sizes 30 to 42 . and in all the newest 4.98 12.98 BED JACKET 4 styles to choose from in Rayon, Nylon or Wool, Colors: blue, white, pink, 2. 98 . 8. ah ond sizes: S$ - M - L .. SLIPS So many styles and materials to ehoose from you're to find Al vee 32 50... £2.98 12.98 PANTIES All sizes 32 to 50 ... In Rayon or Nylon end almost ofl styles ond i .49¢ 3.98 Smell to extra-oversize . NYLONS 2 pairs Gt packaged by '"Holeproof"' in @hrist- mas plaque box. Bvening Sheer 60- 3.50 gauge, 15-denier. Size 9 to 11. 2 pra. » GLOVES Styles for Ladies ond Children In wool, kid, deer skin ond ehamois leathers. 1.25 5.98 Lined ond unlined. Pair / SOCKS Styles for Men, Women and Ghildren in ali-wool, nylon or wool/nylon mixtures. "GRAND'MERE" LOAFERS der or aqua. Sizes 91£-10-108 . SEWING BASKETS HANDKERCHIEFS in lawns and linens Gay red rayon cloth with colorful pine-cone Sizes from 3 a. mew 49¢ 1.50 Sosy wool knit uppers ond ehoice of 34' foom rubber or glove-leather soles. . . . Plain or hand- embroidered trim. Colors of red, pow- "2.98 UMBRELLAS Men's or Ladies' styles in regulation and folding frames. , . , Plain 2.98 8.98 Handy little wicker basket with hinged top and quilted sotin lining . . , thimble, 3 29 bodkin and eyelet punch in lid holder 2 The largest selection of foney 'kerchiefs we have ever offered -- plain and hand-embroidered in 15¢ 2.50 CHRISTMAS CLOTH SETS design in Gold and Black. 52" x 52" cloth and 4 napkins 17" x 17°. I) 98 2 Attractively gift boxed. Set .. ' . "E-Z"" PYJAMAS ribbed cut cuff and ankles . . . pastel colors. Sizes 4 to 8 years 2.98 Rayon and Nylon styles . . . some plain and some ruffled and laced 59¢ 1.35 CHILDREN'S DRESSES Cottons, Nylons, Rayons in a host of styles for hand smocking. Sizes 6 months to iy years 2. 49 to 4. 98 Plain and novelty knitted in helmet and bonnet . Pastel shad f styles astel shades © 1.49 2.98 Knitted pyjomas for girls with polo neck and ™ CHILDREN'S PANTIES 2. trimmed. Sizes 2 to 6 years the little miss. . . . Some with CHILDREN'S WOOL HATS pink, blue, yellow & white Store open until 9 p.m. tonight - Tues. and Wed. Dial 35-1151