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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-05-22, Page 6GORRIE DRINK g WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES them, through the meat chopper; add all dry ingredients and moisten with eggs, well beaten, and milk. Turn in to greased mould or moulds, cover and steam—3 hours for large mould; 2 for small ones, Serve hot with hard sauce. Household Hints By MRS. MARY MORTON If mother is the cook, as she is in most households, May is the month when she will want to spend as much 'time as possible in the garden. Long, slow-cooking dishes can be put on ear ly,. and allowed to cook with a mini mum of attention. And they will taste delicious to hungry people when din ner-time comes, Today’s Menu Swiss Steak Boiled or Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetable Salad Date Pudding Tea or Coffee or Milk * * * Swiss Steak Round steak 2 inches thick Flour Salt and pepper 1 onion ables and water, cover and cook slow ly in 300 degrees F. oven for two and a half to three hours, if needed and serve ables. Add. more water with the veget- * *♦ To All Stations In WESTERN CANADA SPECIAL BARGAIN EXCURSIONS Going Dates DAILY MAY 17 TO 28, 1941 Return Limit; 45 days, Tickets Good To Travel In Coaches Excursion tickets good in Tourist, Parlor and Standard sleeping cars also available on payment of slightly high er passage fares, plus price of parlor f or sleeping car accommodation. ROUTES—Tickets good going via Port Arthur, Ont., Chicago, Ill,, or Sault Ste. Marie, returning via same route and line only. Generous op tional routings. STOPOVERS—will be allowed at any point in Canada on the going or re turn trip, or both, within final limit of ticket, on application to Conduc tor; also at Chicago, Ill., Saulte Ste. Marie, Mich., and west, in accord ance with tariffs of United States lines. Thursday, May 22nd, 1941 1 1 1 % 1 1 1 2 Date Pudding stoned dates beef suet flour sugar ground ginger ground cinnamon salt cup cup cup cup tsp. tsp. tsp. tsps, all-phosphate baking powder cup bread crumbs eggs cup milk April 23rd the same ‘group met nt the home of Mrs. F. Wright. Four teen ladies were present and two quilts were quilted. A gift of second-hand clothing for children and infants was handed to Gorrie Institute to be given to the Salvation Army. An invitation to the home of Mrs, Chas, JCreller was accepted for May 7th,. Finished ar ticles turned in to the Red Cross, Gor rie, for April, were: 1 pr, seaman’s socks, 6 prs. socks, 3 prs, pyjamas, 2 quilts, 1 navy scarf, 1 navy helmet, Mr. and Mrs, J, Howes received a cablegram last Tuesday from their gon Gnr, Jas. Howes, stating he had land ed in England safely after an unevent ful trip. He sailed with his Regiment, the R.C.E., from Halifax, April 6th. The message stated he was well and had enjoyed the trip. The best wishes of his many friends here in Canada will follow him wherever the fortunes of war take him and hope for a safe return, Miss Matilda Vogan, of Millbank, formerly of 15th Con., attended the funeral of her uncle, the late Mr. Adam Nichol, of Carrick. Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Edgar, Gorrie south, visited the latter’s parents/Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dane, one day recent ly. Miss Irma Harris left last Sunday for Niagara Falls where she has secur ed a position. We wish her every suc cess. Mr. and Mrs. Catton, of Niagara Falls, were week-end visitors with Mrs. Catton’s sister, Mrs. Bert Harris. Tpr. Geo. A. Dane, of Ontario Reg iment (Tank), Camp Borden, was a week-end visitor with his parents and Other members of’the family. Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mr.s. Alex. Taylor were: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Dane, Mises Evelyn and Margaret Dane, George, of Camp Bor den, Mr. J, Sanderson, Miss Margaret Thompson and Mr. Melvin Taylor, of Gorrie. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Carson, Gorrie, also Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dane and Edgar, called at the same home Sunday. Mrs. R. A, Taylor was a visitor at the home of Mr. Lloyd Jacques Sunday. XTERE’S where you score a hit with the whole family by making Cheese Biscuits for supper, or serve them as a special treat for a party. They taste different, and when you make them with Robin Hood Flour, they are so light you’ll win high praise from your family and friends. They are light, “zippy” and/ have the Robin Hood quality to the last crumb. Cheese Biscuits:—3 cups Robin Hood Flour, 5 level teaspoons baking, powder, teaspoon salt, teaspoon mustard powder, 5 level, tablespoons butter, 1 cup sweet milk, Jg cup grated sharp cheese. Method:—1. Sift flour, measure and sift with dry ingredients. 2. Add. grated cheese to flour and cut in shortening. 3- Add milk, and mix gently but quickly to soft dough. 4. Turn on floured board, knead, four or five times. Pat smooth for cutting. 5. Cut with biscuit cutter* and bake in very quick oven 45O°F. This makes about two dozen biscuits. Mrs, John Quinlivan, of Exeter, Ontario, like thousands of Canadian, women, gets a thrill from baking with Robin Hood Flour. “When you. buv Robin Hoodshr» cave <4vr»» o»t>- Full particulars from any agent. Canadian Pacific buy Robin Hood,” she says, “you get full value for your money eveiy time. It goes so far and is so dependable, I always get a thrill out of taking lights fragrant bread and cakes from the oveo. You really enjoy baking when you have Robin Hood Flour.” Next time you order groceries, buy dependable Robin Hood Flour. At local merchants everywhere. Sincerely, HOME BAKING SERVICE ROBIN HOOD ELOUR MUXS LIMITED 041-5 Institute Had Splendid Meeting Qn Wednesday, May 14, Mrs. Nor man Wade opened her home for the monthly meeting of the Gorrie Wo men’s Institute, when over twenty were present, The president, Mrs, E. Sparling, was in the chair and the meeting opened in the usual manner. Minutes were approved as read, among items of business dealt with was the collection of old woollen goods suit able for the making of blankets, these articles to be brought to the next In stitute meeting. Anyone who would like to assist in this work is asked to see any one of the members. It was also decided to hold a concert and dance, the funds to be used for work in the local branch. The committee in charge have engaged the Wroxeter Dramatic Club to present their play here on Thursday night, May 22nd, The play “The Adventures of Grand pa” and the Gorrie Orchestra for the dance following, all for the one price. Mrs. Shera, District Director, gave a report of the District Executive held in Bluevale and outlined the program being arranged for the District An nual to be held in Ethel, May 22nd, with Mrs. Duke as special speaker. The members of Belmore Institute are being invited to the June meeting to be held at the home of Mrs.' Anson Galbraith. The Roll Call was answered by the payment of fees as well as some splen did Garden Hints. Mrs. Jennings took the Red Cross roll call. Mrs. C. E. Gregg and Margaret Dane had charge of the program; Mrs. McIntyre gave an interesting paper entitled “Tooled for Greatness.” A duet by Mesdames Galbraith and Stewart “My Mother’s Prayers" was much enjoyed. Mrs. Gregg outlined the Co-Opdrat- ive Program very thoughtfully and presented the list of courses for both district and local institutes very clear ly, The closing item on the program was a contest, conducted by Margaret Dane and entitled “Mother’s Work Basket.” The meeting closed with the National Anthem, after which lunch was served by Mrs. Kaine and hostess. On our arrival in England last Aug ust, -we were at once captivated by the natural friendliness of the people and the beauty of the countryside. Of course, we expected to go into action almost at once but eight months have elapsed and the only contact with the enemy so far has been through air raids. However, we are hopeful in the near future that <we shall meet the rats (foe) and have our chance at hitting back. During the past few months we have been taking medical training pre paring us for first aid work in the field and at base hospitals. We are very much .interested in .this work and feel it will be of permanent value us and at the same time enable us better serve the Empire. We wish to express our thanks the people of Wingham for the letters and parcels they so kin'dly sent us. They have been a constant source of encouragement to us over here. We, in turn, will write as often as possible. Well, “Cheerio” as the English say, and all the best. Yours .sincerely, W. R. Finley, A. G. Furness. Afw, John Qumlivan, of Exeter, Ontario Robin Hood Flour Milled pio+H. Walked Wheat T on TORY CORNERS 15th J and MUGGS AND SKEETER Women were made before mirrors, and have been before them ever since. to' to Overseas Letter from Privates W. R. Finley and A. G. Furness 1 2 % Chop dates and suet finely or put to PILOT INSURANCE . Writing selected risks in — Automobile, Fire, Plate Glass, Burglary, Public Liability, and other general insurance. Head Office, Toronto. *ZZZA make farmers good risks for automobile insur ance, and our Pilot policies give the farmer the ad vantage of lower rates—and we give him extra-good, extra-fast service. EASTWAWANOSH COUNCIL f COSENS & BOOTH Wingham Representing Mr. and Mrs. Carl Neil and family have moved to Wingham where, we understand, Mr. Neil has secured work in the Foundry. 1 Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shera and Shir ley visited the former’s brother, Mr. Henry Shera and Mrs. Shera, at Moorefield on Wednesday. Mrs, W. C. King spent the week-end in Hamilton visiting relatives. Mr. George Copeland, of London, spent the week-end with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. R. C. Copeland,- Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Hastie and lit tle daughters, of Toronto, spent the week-end with the former’s brother, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastie. Miss Janet Watson visited her bro ther, Mr. Carson Watson and Mrs. Watson on Sunday. Mr. Harold Edgar, of Toronto, and Mr. Archie Edgar, of London, were Sunday visitors of the former’s par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar. SOLDIERS EXPRESS APPRECIATION • Plenty of good light at the bridge tabid makes tne'gama and Conversation go better —saves miitakee and tempera. Be eonsidk erate of your guests by making sura they can see the cards and the play without eyestrain. Editor’s Note—Enclosed in a letter to Mr. and Mrs. A. Finley was the fol lowing letter which shows that the lads appreciate kindnesses extended to them, also that they are impatient to get into action. We would appreciate receiving overseas letters foi^ publica tion. The following letter Was writ ten on Canadian Legion War Services paper, To Our Friends in Winghamr 2 tbsps. lard small green pepper cups tomatoes carrot, diced cup corn clip water iMix ‘ flour, salt and pepper pound into the steak, then browfl the steak in hot lard. Add sliced veget- (jet them aityutb ............................. ......... ......... m-W A Pdck of Cigarettes Costs More Than a Bright light for 100 Hours HYDRO SHOP Phone 156 Wingham (Intended for Last Week) The Red Cross Group of the Con. held two meetings during April. One was held April 9th at the home of Mrs, Will Kreller. Ten ladies were present and two quilts were quilted. During the business period it was de cided to purchase yarn and send socks to boys from this line on active ser vice. It was decided also to buy mat erial with money in treasury for two more quilts for Red Cross, Council met on May 6th with all the members present. Minutes of previ ous meeting were read and approved. Communications from the Dept, of Highways giving approval to by-law designating amounts to be expended on roads this season, the Dept, of Pub lic Welfare re vacant land cultivation, and J. G. Gaunt drain inspector on his report on the drain on Con. 13, receiv- ed and read. Two tenders were receiv ed for crushing and trucking gravel from crusher this season but as the prices submitted were, in the opinion of Council, excessive, Council decided that no w’ork^of this nature will be proceeded with at present with the ex pectation . that lower prices might be obtained for this work later in the sea son. . The Collector returned his roll of 1940, approximately $1600 of last year’s taxes being still outstanding. On motion of Beecroft and Ruddy, this official was then relieved of any furth er responsibilities in this connection and further June 1st was set as the dead-line for receiving 1940 taxes, the treasurer being instructed to forward all outstanding amounts after that date to the County Treasurer for collection. The following accounts were paid: A. McBurney, balance salary as Col lector $15.00; C.O.F., Belgrave, half rent, $40.00; L. Montgomery, refund overcharge in taxes, .60; Road Accts.: S. McBurney, salary and telephone, $34.42; Roy Robinson, snow plowing and rolling fence, $7.00; James McGee, removing snow and rolling fence, $3.- 40; Norman Jamieson, rolling snow fence $1.80; Gus. Devereaux, removing snow $1.80; Ed. &ixon, removing snow .60; Fred Cook, repairing road $1.80; C. Logan, trucking gravel and rep. wash-out $3.00; J. Reavie, oil, $4.10; Can. Oil Co., oil and gasoline, $32.10. Council adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, June 3rd, as a Court of Re- v vision on the assessment roll and or dinary township business. A, Porterfield, Clerk. / YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Examin ation enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118 Harriston MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped with the most modern machinery for the exe cution of high-class work, we ask you to see the largest display of monu ments of any retail factory in Ontario. AH finished by sahd blast machines We import all our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough. You can save all local deal ers’, agents* and middleman profits by seeing us. E. J. Skelton & Son at West End Bridge—-WALKERTON A. H. McTAVlSH, B.A. Teeswater, Ontario Barrister, Solicitor,. Notary Public and Conveyancer Office: Gofton House, Wroxeter every Thursday afternoon 1,30 to 4.30 and by appointment. Phone ~ Teeswater 120J. Business and Profession ial Directory WELLINGTON FIRE insurance Company Est. 1840 An all Canadian Company which has faithfully served its policyhold ers for over a century. Head Office -« Toronto COSENS & BOOTH, Agents Wingham J. W. BUSHFIELD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Money To Loan. Office — Meyer Block, Wingham HARRY FRYFOGLE Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director Furniture and Funeral Service Ambulance Service. Phones: Day 109W. Night 109J. < ■ . . , DR. R. L. STEWART PHYSICIAN Telephone 29 J. H. CRAWFORD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Bonds, Investments & Mortgages Wingham ’ Ontario THOMAS FELLS AUCTIONEER REAL ESTATE SOLD A Thorough Knowledge of Fann Stock. ' Phone 231, Wingham. DR. W. M. CONNELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phone 19 R. S. HETHERINGTON BARRISTER and SOLICITOR Office — Morton Block. Telephone 66 J. ALVIN FOX Licensed Drugless Practitioner CHIROPRACTIC - DRUGLESS THERAPY - RADIONIC EQUIPMENT Hours by Appointment. Phone 191 ’ Wingham W. A. CRAWFORD, M.D. Physician and Surgeon Located at the office of the late Dr. J. P. Kennedy. Phone 150 Wingham Frederick A. Parker OSTEOPATH Offices: Centre St., Winghani and Main St* Listowel. Liskowel Days: Tuesdays and Fri days.' Osteopathic and Electric Treat ments. Foot Technique, Phone 272 Wingham A. R. & E E. DUVAL CHIROPRACTORS ' CHIROPRACTIC and ELECTRO THERAPY North Street — • Wingham Telephone 300. 0 By WALLY BISHOP Alt mi