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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-04-29, Page 9Times.Advocate, April 29, 1965 Pay. 9 G. N. Luxton nelebratpd the the delegates at the opening Holy Eucharist and addressed of the conference, 4 e By MRS J . M. S. Baseline Scouts at Toronto event the lower portion is just tender. For small stalks cook 6 to 10 minutes; for medium stalks (1/2 to 3/4 inch), 7 to 11 minutes and for large (3/4 to 1 inch) 8 to 12 minutes. * * Here is a good way to cook long stalks of fresh asparagus. Tie 1 1/2 pounds of asparagus in 3 or 4 loose bundles. Place tips up in bottom of double boiler. Sprinkle 3/4 tp salt around asparagus but not on tips. Add boil4ng water until 1/2 way up stalks. Invert top of double boiler over lower part. Bring water back to a boil. Boil gently until stalks are just ten- der. Mrs. Wilfred Lemieux and Rose Mary of Capreol return- ed home after spending the holi- days with her sister, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Parkinson and fam- ily. I left my films at . Huntley's Drug Store Why don't you? Elimville girls host UCW EGGS AND ASPARAGUS What to have for lunch is a problem for most homemak- ers. Now that spring is here with lots of eggs and asparagus on the way why not team these two together? For instance serve an egg-rich sauce over asparagus tips, or an omelet with creamed asparagus. Hold Brazilian tea fete By MRS. ROSS SKINNER ELIMVILLE The Elimville CGIT held a Brazilian coffee party Thursday evening at the church when they entertained the Elimville and Thames Road UCW and Elim- Ville Messengers. The leader, Mrs. John Hern welcomed the guests and the president, Miss Ava Elford MERCURY •Alr g . DEALER Anglican ladies present offering WA Sunday was observed in Trivitt Memorial Church Sun- day when the thankoffering was presented at the morning ser- vice. The branch president, Mrs. W. E. Middleton and secretary, Mrs. John Luxton and other members attended the Diocesan annual meeting held at St. Paul's Cathedral, London, Tuesday and Wednesday, at which the thank- offerings from WA branches across Southwestern Ontario were presented. The delegates to the confer- ence heard Mrs. J. D. Scott, chairman of Dominion WA mis- sionary personnel who spoke Tuesday afternoon and Dr. Edna Moore who spoke on "Women's Work in the Church. The Lord Bishop of Huron, the Rt. Rev. By MRS. ARCHIE DEWAR BASELINE Mrs. Ellis Strahan, David and Bob went on the bus tour to Toronto to join the three-day province-wide 0,Scouts in Ac- tion" at the Coliseum Saturday. Ross Scrivens, Rochester, N. Y. has returned home after spending the week with his aunt and uncle, Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Baker and family. Mrs, W. Tasker of London and brother Hans of Germany were guests of Miss Noreen Walkom, Howard and Wm. Rinn Thursday evening. Mr. & Mrs. Alex Gartenburg and family, Woodham, were Thursday evening guests with Mr. & Mrs. Fred Parkinson and family. Three little girls of the Base Line, Margaret Parkinson, Linda Timms and Myrna Wiebe started to school Monday for the first time. Mrs. Ina Carr and family visited her aunt and uncle, Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Wilson. Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Trott, Toronto, Mr. & Mrs. S. Mar- riott, Ron and Maryanne of St. Marys were Sunday visitors with their parents, Mr. & Mrs. A. Dewar. The Youth Fellowship Club met Sunday evening at Elim- ville United Church. Mr. Larry Ballantyne had charge of the program assisted by Miss Elaine Johns. Miss Sharon Fletcher led in singing and Rev. H. Wilson gave the Bible study. The asparagus season will soon be with us and it comes and goes so quickly that it is wise to be prepared for it to make the most of it. Already it is being shipped in to our local stores and a few warm days and the shoots will be popping up in our own gardens. Just a few hints may help to make the most of this aris- tocratic vegetable. Plan about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of asparagus for 8 average servings. Choose bunches that have approximately the same size stalks to ensure more even cooking. Asparagus is extremely per- ishable. Store immediately af- ter purchase in the refrigerator in a moisture-proof bag and use within a day or two. • * * Asparagus like spinach has an affinity for sand, therefore one must be very careful to wash it properly before cooking. Remove any loose scales from asparagus with a pointed knife and wash the stalks thoroughly. Use a soft brush to remove all sand. * * * * It is a shame to waste the least little bit of asparagus but really worse to serve it with the least little bit of tough stalk at the end. An easy way to tell just where to make the break is to hold the stalk loose- ly and snap off the end instead of cutting it off. It will snap easily just where the tender part and the tough portions begins. * * * * Stop! Don't throw away those tough asparagus ends. They make good soup. Just clean and cook in a small amount of boil- ing salted water. Run through a sieve and use the puree for cream of asparagus soup. Fresh asparagus that is over- cooked is unappetizing and has lost much of its nutritional value. It should be cooked until chaired the program and intro- duced the speaker Mrs. J. E. Merritt of Exeter who showed colored slides of Trinidad. Mrs. Howard Pym thanked the speak- er and presented her with a gift. Others taking part on the program were MasterIvanHern of Zion, Mrs. Raymond Cann of Thames Road, Miss Michelle Robinson of Woodham, Mrs. Philip Johns, a trio of Bongo musicians, Misses Janet Skin- ner, Kathy Hern and Marilyn Johns and the members of the CGIT presented a four-act skit "The Witch Doctor". The Sunday School rooms were prettily decorated in Bra- zilian style with palm trees, bananas, monkeys, Mexican hats and donkeys. The members served date, nut and banana bread, donuts with coffee. Mrs. Philip Hern thanked the leaders and members for an enjoyable evening and program. slices and asparagus on top. Cover with remaining sauce and sprinkle with buttered bread crumbs. Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) until lightly browned and thoroughly heated, 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 6 servings. * * * * Anybody to the rescue? One of our readers is anxious to obtain a recipe for Sweet Marie cookies. If anyone has this re- cipe would they kindly send it in to this column either for publication or for our reader? ASPARAGUS & EGG CASSEROLE Here is a creamy casserole of asparagus and eggs topped with golden brown bread crumbs. Serve with toast and a tossed salad. 3 tbl butter 3 tbl flour 1/2 tp salt 1 /2 tp dry mustard 1/8 tp paprika 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup grated cheese 6 hard-cooked eggs, sliced 1 pound asparagus, cooked and cut in halves 1/4 cup buttered bread crumbs Melt butter, blend in flour and seasonings. Gradually add milk and cook stirring constantly until smooth and thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, add cheese and stir until melted. Pour a layer of sauce in a greased 6-cup baking dish. Ar- range alternate layers of egg PERSONALS An executive meeting of the Elimville WI was held at the home of Mrs. Gilbert Johns Friday evening when the year's programs were planned. Mrs. Alvin Fulton entertained a number of friends Friday evening with a surprise party for Mr. AlvinFulton's birthday. Those present were Mr. & Mrs. Ward Hern of Exeter, Mr. & Mrs. Philip Hern of Winchelsea, Mr. & Mrs. Harold Bell, Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Cooper, Miss Ruth Skinner, Mr. Laverne Skinner and Mr. Bert Rivers. Mrs. Jackson Woods left Monday when she will enjoy a tour of Great Britain for several weeks. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Morley, Janice and Robbie of Whalen, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Parsons, Susan, Debbie and Gail of Hen- sail, Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Cooper, Kathy, Nancy and Debbie were Sunday evening guests of Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Cooper. CAN'T FIND SPRING?? Don Jones brought it in out of the drizzle and cold into his Canadian Tire Store So often we overlook the im- portant while attending to the urgent. Remember . . . May 9 MOTHER'S DAY The store is hopping with SPRING BARGAINS PLANTS For Sale Evergreens All variety of shade trees, red and green barberry, come and see them. Cash & Carry REDER'S FLORIST Sorority gives seven jewels Exeter Chapter of BetaSigma Phi held the Founder's Day banquet at the Dufferin Hotel, Centralia Tuesday evening when a message on "Being a Real Person" from the founder Wal- ter W. Ross of Kansas City was read by Mrs. Norm an Amos. It is 34 years ago that the first chapter of the Sorority was founded in Abilene, Kan— sas. There are now '7,500 chap- ters and 1'75,000 members in 14 countries. 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