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ruff cake Enjoyed by
Old Romans
Oe 'of the most -fav-
ored delleacies of the holi-
day ,seAson is the Fruit-
cake,
lost of us envision a
dark red -brown cake so
filled with fruit and nuts
that it can hardly be cut
. . so -aromatic with spir-
its that we could stand
over it all day and 'drink
int its redolence. o
However, the term "good
fruitcake" has as many
variations _as the singers
°flits prhises. -
Such discrepancies arise,
says an expert in bakers'
matters, "because no one
appears to have decided
exactly what constitutes
fruitcake," Not even a su-
per -fussy Department of
Agriculture of a certain
state has attempted to de-
fine the delicacy.
It's -not difficult to 'see
Avhy. Over the years, fruit-
cake has had as many reci-
pes as, eaters. To the an-
cient Romans, according
to a well-known cookbook,
it was Satura, a mixture of
a well known bariey mash,
dried raisins, pine kernels
and pomegranate seeds
"laced with condiments
and honeyed wine."..
The best of hopes ar_e. extended to you for a
warm, happy holiday with friends you hold
near and dear. And it is time to Ulm*. you
,for ,your loyal patronage.,
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'We've built
up a storehouse
of warm -wishes for
a Merry Christmas,
and we'd like
to offer them to you
and your family
at this time. And it
is with much
appreciation that we
thank you
for the real pleasure
of serving you.
From ,management and Staff of
John Jeffery & Son
LUMBER AND BUILDER'S SUPPLIES
The beauty anti spirit of
the season brings to mind
most wonderful gifts . . friend -
loyalty and good will.We thank
you for yours and wish you a Merry Christmas. "
LODGLFURNITURE
WESt STA eel -
GODERICH
Christmas Customs around the wor
Christmas in Germany begins with Advent, those
four weeks before thatbrightest of holidays. Every
household has an Advent wreath made from fir
branches.and interlaced with red silk ribbons. It
holds four candles; 'sometimes it hangs from the
ceiling, sometimes it is placed on a table. Each
Sunday one candle is lighted, with great family
ceremony, until all. four are burning. Paper -stars
that have Bible passages written on them are some-
times placed on the candles and the verses are
memorized by the children. Father takes charge
of the fresh, fragrant tannen6aum he has brought
into the house, andMother is busy baking Pfeffer-
nisse (Pepper Nuts) for the childien.
Pfeffernisse
1 Ib. white or
brown sugar
4 eggs
11/2 cups walnuts
11/2 cups currants
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. cloves
/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. nutmeg
3 tsp. baking powder
4 cups sifted flour (or
enough to make stiff
dough)
0011 into balls with hands—about 1 inch
Boke on greased sheets 18 min. 350 degree oven
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,4t this wonderful time Of the year we wish
you and your families the merriest and
happiest Christmas ever, plus a special
"Thanks" for being special to usl
Goderich Discount
Bin Lpugheed
For the birds in Norway there isa most singui-os
- • iclk - or, Ct-,ripmas Eve! At .0..1 -wryest Uwe
>1 Cli,.eavi?s are selected arti:1 now fhey
-ci to the top of a spruce polei,— a ChriYm-Is
tr,t, for the birds' Fish and wild beasts, to,..„ r,,ust
know contentment during these days, and all trap
and snares are removed and fishnets taken from
the oceans and rivers. Julenissen, too, the little
legendary elf -like creature who lives in the barn
and who is a help to the entire household through
the year is given a special bowl of rom.rylegrot.
The children are rewarded for taking care of the
animals and birds by' being- served hot chocOlate
and sandbakkets in the kitchen.
2 cups butter
2 cups sugar
1 egg
Sandbakkels
41/2 cups flouil
1 tsp almond extract
_ Cream butter and sugar. Add well-beated egg and extract.
Stir in flour. Mix until it becomes a firm dough. Press into sand-
bakkels pans. Bake in moderate oven until light brown.
ERRY IV ST MAS
It's Christmas . . families gather 'round the -
tree ... friends exchange greetings — and we
extend our thanks arid- best Wishes to 'all.
GODERICH RESTAURANT
WEST STREET
May this holiday season `bestow
onyou every blessing and happiness.
Please accept our best wishes,
and may we express our gratitude to
you for your loyal patronage. Thank you!
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On, a note of good cheer, we
greet our many friends with
best...wishesand appreciation.
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BEST WISHES FROM THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF.
BAIRD
MOTORS (Goderich) LTD,
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