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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1992-04-29, Page 8,U1e, April St 1992 From OUT kitchen to yours By T.A. ghost writer Heavenly Deviitte My father, knowing that I am a collector of things old (my husband does not fit into that category!) ar- rived at my door the other day with had found.1tl d��r a front nor a back cover, but the title page identified it a.s The Cook's Oracle: Containing Receipts for Plain Cookery on the Most Economi- cal Plan for Private Families: also, the Art of Composing the Most Simple and Most Highly Finished Broths, Gravies, Soups, Sauces, Store Sauces and Flavouring Essences: etc., etc. and etc., all of this published in 1822. 7'o say -that I have teamed a great deal from it is an under- statement! If I am ever hired out as a cook 1 now realize that "on first coming into the family I must lose no time in immedi- ately getting into the good graces of my fellow servants". Also, my "character must be remarkable of Industry and Mod- eration - my Manners and Deportment, for modesty and humil- ity; andmayiess distinguished forafimplicity,-frugality and — neatness": _.. As a cook, I will be expected to do'the marketing and keep the household account books, so it is essential that I am able to read and write as well as handle "the spit, the stewpan and the rolling pin". However, I know that in a well run household I will not be called upon to be a house servant, as "cooking is a service of such importance, and so difficult to perform even tolerably well, that it is sufficient to engross the entire atten- tion of one person". Were I the lady of the house, I must meet with my cook eve- ry Tuesday, and receive from her all of the -accounts so that they can be "promptly discharged". I must also trust mycook enough not to have to "mete out the coals bythe quart, and the butter by the ounce", or I may be surprised with spoiled ra- gouts and sauces and burnt roasts! Also, I have learned, thatin.1822 it could cost me as little as nine -pounds, eight -shillings-to support -a-fernaloservant-who came in on a daily basis. However, as:this small sum would not allowthe "Poor Girl" to put anything-iwthe bank forher old age orfor telp in sickness, I amiemindedthat "Charity be- gins at home".and ''Prevention ispreferable:to cure", and sure I do wantto "pmtat stand tmcoutttge virtue -:theeestpnwenta- tive of vice", Lizmarbe more generous and:givenny female ser- • wants liberal -Amiga. (How generous, I wonder?) Hopefullyahe rook would use this ''receipt" for the spitting of the Sunday toast. (Although I consider mystelf somewhat - more than just-basically:literate, it:did.takexne some considera- bletime to decide whatthe:' ywere!!) Sir+Loin;oaBeef The Noble.Sir--Loin ofabout 15:pounds (ifmuchthicker,the muside aiillbe.done too-muebbefomihe inside is enough,) dill requim tobe:before:the fire about ihree:and a halftofour hsours:lake-earn taspit it evenly, that itmay.notbe:heavierorr . one sidettrh n �ther;:put a little dean dripping in the drip- +pingpan. • tofpaperoveriMarpreserve-thefat,-basteit fwiell as soon asit is putd wn,'and-'every quarter ofan-hour.all The time it is roasting, til lheiast.half hour, when take off the paperandinake some;gr'avyfor it, atirtiiefne and -make it clear:_ tobrmwnandfroth.it,sprinkle a:litilesaltoverit, baste it with•butter,and-dredge it with flour, let itgo for a•fewminutes longer, tilltheftothrises, lake itvp,-put itorrthe:dish,-etc. Exeter _Jn d Chitral:mons EXETER - Sunday, April 26 was Outreach Sunday at Exeter United Church. This service was organized by the Outreach committee of our church. Special music was provided by Julie Godbolt, David Shapton, Chris Passmore, Michelle Ross and Amy Hawley. The choir was direct- ed by Ralph Top^ and Susan Gra- ham. The guest mi ister fort �r vice was Rev. Craig Railton. The Christian Development Com- mittee is sponsoring a seminar deal- ing with the "Sandwich Genera- tion", Wednesday, April 29 :from 7:15: to10 pun.,atthe cla r h. On Monday, after school, -An .ac - sive group of grade one..ad two students met at the cinnth. ibis group is called the Rainbow Gab. These children gather twice a month for furl and games. Don't forget the annual smorgas- bord luncheon to be held on Thurs- day. May 7. Tickets are available at Something Special, Exeter Decor Centre and from any U.C.W. mem- ber. ketches from Usborne's Yesteryear Writing on slate chalk- boards, Form 8 students practis- ing number facts with Form 2 stu- dents, recita- tions, God Save the Queen... On April 29 students will experi- ence first hand what it was like to go to school over 100 years ago. Classes of mixed grades will carry out the activities of a typical morn- ' ing in an Usbome one -room school. Early schools were built of log constnictlon, with a central box stove for heat. Often parents assist- ed in the construction, and some- times even donated land for its lo- cation. As enrollment grew and funds became available, these '=buildings were replaced with -frame --forbrick-structures. — Seating for students consisted of benches placed around the room, with or without tables to write on. School "equipment" included a bell to call the children into school, a pointer, a towel, • a split leather strap, a pail of water, and a dipper. Students were provided with a slate, a slate pencil, and a rag to clean the slate. Textbooks were very limited and memorizing was encouraged. Teachers were expected to main- tain order and subjects taught were "reading, writing, spelling, and -arithmetic." Generallytlte-teacher's salary, which rangedbetween $350 and $475, included :lighting the fires, sweeping the floors daily, dusting every night and scrubbing the floor once a year. Parents as- sumed the responsibility for the lat- ter chore in some school districts. In 1964, 13 schools with an indi- vidual yearly enrollment varying between 30 and 130 pupils, were amalgamated to form one -town- ship-wide school which ,is ' the present Usbome Centre School. In 1992, 230 students are in atten- dance, under the supervision of a principal, 11 . teachers and' 3 in - R._ Open House al kid, . Meghan Stuart celebrated a birthday Monday moming at the Sunshine Kids nursery school at Exeter's United Church. The school is holding open house activities until Thursday. library books, assisting with indi- vidualized computer reading pro- grams, making costumes for special • concerts, and attending parent/ teacher discussion meetings, to name a few areas. As part of the celebration of Us - borne Township's 150th birthday and the marking of the 105th day of school so far this year, Usbome stu- dents have the opportunity this • week to participate in.actiyities typi- fying our pioneer years. school support staff as .wellwsro- A .box lunch .social on Tuesday Wm, - ' firnil r thethe week of activities, with Bear+ ofEducation. . ;gone -room schools on Wednesday. The curriculum areas of "reading, and pioneer skills displays and dem- writing, spelling and arithmetic" are onstrations on • Wednesday and taught individually as well as being Thursday afternoons. The school integrated with geography, history, will be open to the community on . ar1.french, social skills and comput- Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8 er subjects. p.m. for viewing of displays by our Assignments are completed by the "guest pioneers" and the school students using paper and pencils or children. pens, with the photocopier and overhead projector playing a major role in presentation of topics, • in- stead of a blackboard or slate. Sw- dents are also encouraged to report on an area of study in innovative ways such as bristol board displays, video or audio tapings, or oral pres- entations, thus to prepare them for the world they will enter at the come pletion of their education. Parents are still encouraged to play a role in their child's education, albeit not in scrubbing floors. 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