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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-12-11, Page 3Thursday, Dec* 11th., 1941 I / 450 The friendliest moment a busy man ever met with is the pause that refreshes with ice-cold "Coca-Cola”. So, at this busiest of seasons, you hear the famil iar expression "'Coca-Cola', please” or that shorter way of saying it, "I'll have a 'Coke'.” Ice-cold "Coca-Cola” is every thing your thirst could ask for. _____ , _____;*'. 1--' Authorized Bottler of “Coca-Cola” Stratford Bottling Company, Stratford, Indo-China Situation No Better Washington — Japan responded to President Roosevelt’s request for an explanation of the massing of troops in French Indo-China and its reply m no* way relieved the gravity of the acute Far Eastern crisis. In a 150- word note, Tokyo said its forces are in the Vichy colony as a precaution- ary measure, induced by ; Chinese troop movements across the border. It said their presence there’ has the approval of the Vichy Government. Put Crimp in Axis Supplies With the Mediterranean Fleet, — Commodore D. H. Edelstein, chief of staff of naval operations in the ij IT hls I 4 '■%I" IN CANADA'S EVERGREEN PLAYGROUND <”’OME to Canada’s Evergreen Play- ground for your winter vacation this year. Here*s a balmy climate in which you Can indulge in your favorite sports with new zest—golf, tennis, 1 fishings motoring, hiking and riding. Hotels offer special winter rates to visitors. In Vancouver the new Hotel Vancouver, in Victoria the Empress Hotel offer accommodations you’ll like and surroundings to make your visit that much more enjoyable! ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT VICTORIA « March 9-14, 1942 'Fall informationfrom ana/ ticket agent LOW FARES to VANCOUVER and VICTORIA 0 BIOING MOTORING FISHING ALL YEAR ROUND Full Information From Your Local C.N.R. Agent CANADIAN NATIONAL WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES COPPERFIELD” Australia Flans Co-Operation Melbourne, — Australia’s. War Cab inet hurriedly reassembled on receipt of overseas advices indicating the Pacific crisis had reached a new and graver stage, and immediately ordered carried out a long-standing plan for military co-operation with Britain, the United States and the Netherlands East Indies, King Michael In Italy? Mexico City, — The newspaper Ex celsior says that according to a “pos itive source/’ King Michael of Ru mania has been at Florence, Italy, since late in November because of a serious situation in his own Nazi- dominated country. Michael’s father, former King Carol, Who abdicated in September, 1940, has been living in a Mexico City suburb since last July. Refuse Hull’s Basic Formula Tokyo, -— Japan has decided that Secretary Cordell , Hull’s declaration of basic United States principles can not stand as a basis for continued negotiations looking toward mainten ance of peace in the Pacific, the Domei agency indicated. Honey Plum Pudding 154 cups seedless raisins; 54 cup citron; 54 cup dates; 1 cup pecans; 54 cup oatmeal (cooked); 54 cup bran; 1 cup honey; 54 cup currant jelly; 1 egg; % cup flour; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 teaspoons, cinnamon; 1 teaspoon all spice; 54 teaspoon soda, Chop fruits and nuts coarsely; dredge with 54 cup of the flour, Com" bine oatmeal, bran, honey, jelly and well-beaten egg. Mix. Sift together the remainder of the flour and the nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and soda. Sift flour mixture into egg mixture and beat well. Stir in the dredged fruits and nuts. Pour into three well greased casseroles that hold one pint each. Bake at 250 deg, F. for 254 hours, Dark Fruit Bread Temperature: 350 deg. F. Time: 1 hr, cup corn syrup cup brown sugar tablespoons cooking oil teaspoon salt cup pitted dates, chopped cup seeded raisins cup milk 1 egg “My other Annual Income - - Annual Expenditure 20 19 pounds pounds 19s 6d Result Happiness ' j U. S. Damage Axis Sub . Washington,—Almost three months after receiving orders to “shoot on sight” in the Battle of the Atlantic, the United States 'Navy cautiously entered its first official claim that an Axis submarine had been damaged by an American naval vessel on the sea lanes. Bus Driver Goes on Trial Guelph, — Magistrate Watt reserv ed judgement in a charge of danger ous driving against George T. Cripps, of Toronto, who was owner and driv er of a bus which collided with a shunting freight train on a Toronto highway C.P.R. level crossing just outside Guelph, injuring 27 Toronto people, two weeks ago. U. S. Aids "Turkey Washington, t- President Roose velt announced that lease-lend coffers had been opened to Turkey, a far- reaching diplomatic coup designed to bar Hitler from a highroad to Suez, Iran, Iraq and the oil-rich Russian Caucasus. Canada’s Coast Defences Ready Ottawa, — On sea, land and in the air Canada’s Pacific coast defences are at the ready, prepared in these days of crisis in the Orient for What ever may develop. For three years the Dominion has been building up its Western defences. They cover a rug ged coastal area from the Yukon to the international boundary. Eastern Mediterranean, declared that the British Navy in co-operation with the Royal Air-Force is destroying or damaging more than 60 per cent of all fresh supplies destined for Axis troops in Libya. Acquitted of Conspiracy Charge 1 Kitchener, — Harry Schust, 71, former superintendent of the Kitchen er Public Utilities Commission gas plant, was .acquitted by a general ses sions jury of a charge of ^conspiring to damage the plant The jury delib erated 80 minutes. The charge invol ved the insertion of brass plugs in the steam lines of two water gas manu facturing machines. Election Too Late For Opening Ottawa, — Senator Arthur Meighen now has insufficient time to be elected to the House of Commons before the Parliament resumes January 21, and will not be able to take over leader ship of the Conservative group at that time. B. C. Plan Coalition Govt. Victoria, — John Hart, designated by Hon. T. D, Pattullo to succeed him as premier, told the British Col umbia Legislature it was his “inten tion to invite leaders of both patties'* in the Legislature to “join a war gov ernment” C.C.F. Leader Harold Winch today declined an offer. Declared War on 3 Countries London,. — Britain announced she is declaring war oh Findland, Hun gary and Rumania. The announce ment by the Foreign Office followed expiration of a Friday-midnight time limit which Britain set for those three countries to accede to a British de mand that they cease fighting Russia. tL S. Vote More For Defence Washington, — The House of Rep resentatives' approved an $8,244,041,- 531 supplemental defence appropri ation bill by the roll-call majority of 300 to 5 after decisively beating down two attempts to prevent expansion of the lend-lcasc program. Canada, To Train Para Troops Ottawa, — Keeping pace with mod em military developments, consider ation lias been given by Canadian Army authorities to the training of parachute troops and ground studies for prospective members of. swell a force is likely to be, started next year, informed sources said, 54 54 •2 1 % 54 1 2%’ cups bread flour teaspoon baking soda, teaspoons baking powder cup wheat bran tablespoon lemon juice Annual Income - - Annual Expenditure - 20 20 pounds pounds 0s 6d Result Misery In view of the increased taxes etc, we have pre pared a budget book so that your result may be happiness. 54 4 54 ** 1 Method: Mix together the syrup, sugar, oil, salt, fruit and milk. Heat slowly until the mixture blends. Cool to room temperature. Add lemon juice and beaten egg. Sift together flour baking soda and baking powder. Mix in wheat bran. Add dry ingredients to fruit mixture and stir only enough to wet the flour. Bake in greased loaf pan lined with waxed paper. Ten min utes before time of baking is com pleted, brush well with melted butter. Soft Molasses Cookies cup shortening cup sugar eggs, well beaten cup molasses cup whole wheat flakes cups flour teaspoon soda teaspoon ginger teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon salt cup sour cream Ask for -your free copy entitled ARE YOU A MICAWBER? ’ The Grey & Bruce Trust & Savings Co. Owen Sound, Ont. $ Studying Canadian Man Power Ottawa, The Government’s plans for complete mobilization of Canadian man power are taking form with part icular consideration to a proposal to .extend national war services machin ery to meet in compulsory fashion the needs of industry and agriculture in addition to staffing the Reserve Army. German Arrested in Erie Dublin, — A man identified as a German parachutist who landed in* Eire in June, 1940, was arrested in Dublin, He was booked as Hermann Goertz. Police said he had -a German soldier’s identiy card made out in another name. CHRISTMAS GOODIES Christmas Candle Cakes , cups sifted cake flour teaspoons double-acting baking powder teaspoon salt tablespoons butter or other shortening cup sugar egg, unbeaten cup milk teaspoon vanilla Sift flour once, measure, add baking powder and salt, and sift together three times. Cream butter thoroughly, add sugar gradually, and cream to gether well. Add egg and beat very thoroughly. Add flour, alternately with milk, a small amount at a time, beat ing after each addition until smooth. Add vanilla. Turn into greased cup cake pans, filling them % full. Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees F.) 20 minutes, or until done. Makes 2 dozen cup takes. Insert little tandleS* and light just before serving. Cover with cocoanut seven minute frosting. Coconut Seven Minute Frosting 2 154 5 154 1 p 2 2 % 4 egg whites, unbeaten cups sugar tablespoons water teaspoons light corn syrup teaspoon vanilla cups moist, sweetened coconut Combine egg whiles, sugar, water, and corn syrup in top of double boil er, boating with iotary egg beater un til thoroughly mixed, Place over rap idly boiling water, and cook 7 min utes, or.until frosting will stand in peaks, Remove from boiling water; add vanilla and beat until thick en ough to spread. Spread on cake, sprinkling with eoeonnf whjlo frosting, is still soft. thor- % 1 2 1 1 4 1 1 1 54 V2 Cream shortening and sugar oughly, add eggs, molasses and whole wheat flakes. . Sift dry ingredients and add to first mixture alternately with the sour cream. Place in refrigerator and chill over night Roll a small part of the dough at a time, cut and bake in a moderate oven, (375 deg. F.) for about 10 minutes. Yield: about 254 dozen large cook ies. Christmas Plum Pudding One-half apple, chopped; 2 eggs, well beaten; 54 cup figs, chopped; 54 cup citron, sliced; 54 cup suet, chop- ped; Vs cup milk; 54 cup raisins; % cup candied cherries, quartered; % cup molasses; 2 cups sifted flour; % cup currants; 1 tablespoon candied orange peel, chopped; 54 cup almonds, blanched and chopped; 2 teaspoons baking powder; % teaspoon salt; 54 teaspoon soda; 54 teaspoon cinnamon; 54 teaspoon allspices; % teaspoon nut meg; 2 wine glasses brandy. Combine apple, suet, molasses, eggs, and milk. Sift flour once; measure. Mix % cup flour with fruit and nuts. Combine remaining flour, baking powder, salt, soda and spices and sift again. Add to molasses mixture. Add fruit and brandy. Turn into well- greased molds, filling % full. Cover tightly. Steam 3 hours. Serve hot with Butterscotch Hard Sauce, or with a sauce of straight brandy which has ‘been set aflame just as it is brought to the table. White Fruit Cake One pound butter, 1 pound white sugar, 1 pound raisins, 114 pounds of flour (sifted), % pound citron peel, 54 pound almond nuts, 54 pound cher ries, 9 eggs (beaten separately), 1 tea spoon baking powder (sifted with flour), grated juice and rind of on& lemon. Method: Cream sugar and butter;, add beaten yolks, lemon, half of flour half whites of eggs and beat welL Then add remainder of eggs, flour and citron. Use candied cherries. This keeps well. Cooked Mincemeat (Without Meat) seedless raisins suet apples % lb. mixed peel % lb. blanched almonds 1 lb. currants 1 lb. light brown, sugar 2 cups apple cider 54 teaspoon mace % teaspoon cinnamon 1 wineglass fruit juice or liquid Boil the cider until it,is reduced tof one-half. Chop the raisins, suet, ap ples, peel and almonds. Add to the cider the raisins, suet, apples, citron,, currants and sugar, and cook slowly for one hour. Then add the almonds, spices, and fruit. lb, lb. lb. cake? Itf J other- Condensed Statement as at 31st October, 1941 2,596,731>4< $168,729,675 LIABILITIES Capital, Reserve and Undivided Profits. $168,729,675 Commercial Loans and Discounts........ ..................... Bank Premises........................................................... . Liabilities of Customers under Letters of Credit, Acceptances and Sundry Other Assets....... Deposits........................ ,...................................................... Deposits by Other Banks.,............................................................ Notes in Circulation............................................................ Letters of Credit, Acceptances and Sundry Other Liabilities ASSETS Cash on Hand and in Banks, including Bank of Canada. Deposit with Minister of Finance. Government and Other Securities. Call Loans. The General Manager, The Dominion Bank, Toronto, Ontario; We report that we have examined the above condensed Balance Sheet as at October 31,1941, and compared it with the books at Head Office and With the certified returns from the Branches. We have examined the cash, and die securities representing the Bank’s Investments, held at Head Office and certain of the larger Branches as at October 31, 1941, and in addition we examined the cash and the securities held at Certain of the Important Branches during the year. We have obtained all the informa tion and explanations that we have required, and In our opinion the transactions of the Bank which have come under our notice have been within the powers of the Bank; In our opinion the Balance Sheet discloses the true condition of the Bank and Is as shown by the books of the Bank, Toronto, Ontario. November 13, I94L A, B. 4 of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. W. D, GLENDINMNG, F.CA.. of Gleadinttiag, Grey & Roberta i