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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-12-07, Page 10s Ten The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, December 7tii, 1055 Christinas Trees Came from Egypt Legend has it that the Christmas tree originated in Egypt* where the first trees used were palm trees. The Germans brought the tree to America, however, as they also intro­ duced it to England. The German Prince Albert, consort of Queen Vic­ toria, introduced the first tree into HEINZ PRESENTS I Love Lucy L«c^2e Bofig oui Deti okTV TONIGHT 8.30 p.m. cm - Channel 8 BE SURE TO SEE THUBSDAY and 8th Doors open at 8 p.m, Curtain 8.30 sharp This intriguing story of the Grey Family is presented by the WINGHAM COMMUNITY PLAYERS By arrangement with Samuel French Tickets available at the door. FOR DELIVERY BY CHRISTMAS It's a season for rejoicing - not disappointment! 3o be sure your parcels and greeting cards are mailed in time. Here are a few simple sugges­ tions to assure that you will be popular on Christ­ mas morning; * Atf/Z DECEMBER 17TH r$ the final day for local delivery*- check other dotes at your post office. • SPEED VOUPMAll Mail often through the dcy — wrap and tie parcels secure­ ly — make sure all a ail Is addressed dearly, correctly, completely! Write, in block letters, the address — and re­ turn address too — outside and inside parcels. Affix correct postage at all times, a Fr&sr class nun Send greeting cards First Class Mail. They will be eligible for transport by air, and you may enclose a Written me* sage. A 56 no to* ®CANADA POST OFFICE WHO'S MAD ??\!" House No, A-114 LIVING Stuart Furman, Architect FOR England when he had a tree for his young daughter. Martin Luther is said to have taken the first tree indoors for Christmas decoration, early in the 15th century. When you fasten ornaments to your tree this year you will be commemor­ ating the centuries-old Arabian legend that relates how plants blossomed and flowered and trees miracuously bore ripened fruit on the eve of the first Christmas, RESOLUTIONS Those who resolved last year to do Christmas shopping in the summer, are suddenly aware that summer is past and there is no shopping dope. A F.S. resolution is now made that the cake, pudding, Christmas gifts, and cards will he attended to prompt­ ly and will not be Jett until the week before Christmas, The decision Is made now; the c&lut pudding and cards will probably fee done the week before Christmas a* usual* ■ There’s something about this lovely home that suggests gay, carefree living — a brightly colored stone patio leading off the dining room, plantings bordering Its unique stone and vertical siding exterior, a TV room that is virtually enclosed in glass, and stone bordered plantings flanking the * living room stairway. What a truly gay setting for family life! The plan is split-level, hut actually with three levels. First level is the cellar, where the heating equipment is located, laundry and re­ creation room. A short flight up leads to living, dining rooms and kitchen. Another short flight up brings you to the bedrooms. All told there are three bedrooms and a study, which can also be converted into a fourth bedroom if desired. There are two full baths to serve the family, and a full dining room in addition to extra breakfast space in the un­ usually large kitchen. There’s space for everyone and everything in this excellent plan, space for work and play and just ordinary living. Note, too, the large fireplace in both living room and TV room, and double garage on basement level. A study plan of this house is available to readers free. Simply send 25 $! to cover mailing and handling to Modern Plan Service, Dept. F, Lincoln Bldg., Mt. Vernqn, N.Y. K. i>«i«cawATip Prepare Food Now — Enjoy It During the Holiday Season Me ? Not on your life! I'm just shouting loud enough so’s everybody can hear what I have to say. And what I have to say is this: Never overlook the importance of your estate.** Our Tigerish friend is so tight. Fortunately, today, many wise men and women rely on the experience and co-operation of The Sterling Trusts Corporation in matrers concerning their estate. Our free booklet, ’’Blueprint For Your Family,** covers many aspect* of estate administration. Write for your copy today. Holiday Guests will welcome light and lemon Sprinkle yeast on stand 10 minutes. THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION HEAD OFFICE BRANCH OFF1CI •72 Bey St, Toronto 1-3 Dunlop S(M Bente e The one drink your jbcMtot Ww* Mt* kUi 1* pit MW "Cric" l«« r*t1>l«r»d>ra<l« —A. IT-W. i LBaLixjLju.^T3g Mud splashes on auede «hoe* may ba’ removed with fine emery board like that i« the manicure Set The emerywill JooaS' the mud. Whicheea th* be Now that the holiday season is on its way it’s time to make the gala goodies traditionally associated with this time of the year. These luscious little buns can be fashioned into Christmas trees iced to shining perfection and sprinkled with multi-colored “lights". The chil­ dren will give as much thought and elaborate care to helping you shape and decorate them as they do to de­ corating the tree or wrapping gifts. Christmas tree buns are delicious hotbreads to serve family and guests at the most important breakfast of the year or when friends drop in on Christmas Eve to see the tree. You had better make lots so there will be plenty’ for holiday giving as well as holiday eating. They can be baked well ahead and put in the deep freeze —ready to be thawed and re-heated at serving time. C hr is tn ms y Buns % cup scalded milk y2 cup granulated sugar 1% teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons butter or margarine % cup lukewarm water 2 2 3 1 6 Icing Sugar Frosting % cup sifted icing sugar % teaspoon vanilla 1 egg white, beaten stiff Red food coloring Green food coloring Combine sifted icing sugar and va­ nilla and mix well. Beat in stiffly beaten egg white. Divide icing into two portions. Tint one portion green, the other red. Brush on surface of warm buns. If desired, trim iced sur­ face of buns with tiny multicolored candy nonpareils, to simulate Christ­ mas tree lights. teaspoons granulated sugar envelopes active dry yeast eggs cup coarsely chopped candied fruit cups sifted all-purpose flour Method: Scald milk. Combine % cup granulated sugar, salt and butter or margarine in large bowl. Add scalded milk, stir together well. Cool to luke­ warm. Meanwhile, in cup lukewarm wa­ ter thoroughly dissolve 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, top of water. Let Stir well, Beat eggs until colored. Add well-stirred yeast and eggs to lukewarm milk mixture. Com­ bine thoroughly. Mix chopped candied fruit with half of the Sifted flour, add to yeast mixture, beating until smooth. Beat in the remaining flour. When dough is stiff enough to be easily handled, turn onto a well-flour­ ed board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl and brush with melted shortening. Cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm piace free of draft for 2 hours or until doubled in bulk. Punch down dough and pull sides into centre. Turn onto a well-floured board. Knead into a ball, then divide dough into four equal portions. Divide each portion into six equal pieces and knead each into a small ball. Cover with a clean towel and let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile grease two 17x11- inch baking sheets. Shape each ball into a rope inch thick and 15 inches long by rolling it with the palms on flouted board. Cut off one inch of dough from each rope, to use for trunks of trees. Shape each rope into a tree on greased baking sheet. Start With 2%” base and wind tope back and forth on itself, making it narrower each time, until the 14-inch rope is : used up and tree is formed. Pinch one-inch piece of dough onto base to form trunk. Cover with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm place free from draft 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and bake risen buns in preheated oven for 15 minutes. While warm, brush with Icing Sugar Frosting. Yield: 24 buns. .. *C>oclI"C>o1lI / You’re sure to have guests. They’re sure to want Coke. Better have plenty...almost everyone appreciates the best! I Get Extra Coke For The Holidays Authorized bottler bf Coca-Cola'under contract with Coca-Cola LNL OB KREE STREET, STRATFORD, ONT.