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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1939-12-14, Page 11THURS., DEC. 14, 1,939 THE CLINTON' NEWS -RECORD HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS PAGE 7 LONELINESS By. "PEG At this season of the year our -feel that we cannot keep above our thoughts go out to those who during She past months' have lost loved .ones. Their Christmas board will have . a vacant chair. Today it is much better with them for they are keeping the feast in a fairer land. Let us think of what their Christmas is and be happy for them. No matter how hard one tries to keep one's . thoughts away from that loneliness it always comes back, and as the holidayseason approachesit - seems to gather strength. It may be ' that during riie year the little one far whom we dressed the Christmas tree last festive season for the arrival of •Santa Claus has been gathered into the arms of our ...Heavenly Father and is spending his :first Christmas in that happy. land. Perhaps a mother or a father rof whom we were dearly fond has heard the call and has embarked with the Pilot to yonder shore; a husband or ' wife may have left a happy home' and family and has gone to that Place where there will be no more parting; a brother or sister may have said farewell for the tune being and are now waiting with the glorious band until the time comes when we toe will join. them there, a united family. As we look through our tears into ' the future we feel that of all times to come Christmas season is going to be the hardest we will havle to face. In all likelihood it is, for al- though there will always be that vacant chair, time is a healer and e'er the next Christmas season rolls around the wound will have healed at least a little, but just at the Ines- - est time that chair is so vacant. To all such our thoughts go out in deepest sympathy, for who of us has ;not known what it means to spend the first Christmas Day alone. We, in all probability, have made up our minds taht we will just refuse - all invitations to go out and will spend the clay wrapped in our sot,. WPM. For one thing we do not want to spoil some one else's Christmas as we feel sure we would. Again we trouble and therefore must stay alone. Is that right, or is it a selfish at- titude? "'Would• our dear ones want unto be alone?Can we do' them any good by staying apart from others? The fact that we loved them shows that. they ,must have had a loveable spirit and where love is, there is the wish that others too should be happy. No, they would not want us to spend the day alone. Our friends here would be rather miserable if we would not share the day with them and in- sisted on staying alone. This is a generation where each one must decide for himself or herself, but as we look about us we see many who are just in the same state of mind. We are•not alone in our grief. If we have lost a child why not hunt up some little one who -has lost a parent, or who perhaps is an orphan, bring that child into our home and in trying to make Him Happy we will feel the burden of grief roll off our shoulders. There are many poor children to whom Christmas will mean very little. They in fact hardly know the meaning of Christ's Day. As we help to take a little of the ldneliness out of that life we may take the opportunity of telling him the story of Jesus Christ and His love for us. We might entertain a father or a mother who has been bereft of a son or daughter and try to make the time brighter for them. At the end 'of the day we will feel that we have done something, even if it was only to get thesmastery of ourselves. We may accept Christ into our lives, but if we are not go- ing out at Christmas to try to spread His love and kindness, then, we must give up His companionship. for that day. He knows our lonely 'hearts, but when He was sad He still went about doing good. So should we. This attitude towards grief will bring out traits in our characters Which we did not know were there. An observer of towns which had been ruined in earthquakes or war tells us IIEALTH that these places havie' been built up more beautifully thane before. So too, our lives, saddened by bereavement, will show a greater force for Christ than ever before if accept our sor- row in the Way Jesus intended we should. The most miserable people on earth, at this season of the year are those who shut themselves away and mourn. The 'happiest .are those who give most of 'thennselves to others, We are told that the Dead Sea has no outlet. It receives much, but gives nothing. . Why should we accept the love • and generosity of our friends and not try to pass it on. "Oh, to be saved from myself, dear Lord, Oh, to be lost in Thee; Oh, that it might be no more I, But . Christ that lives in me." There is just one way to know how to meet suffering and that is to know Christ. When we hauge become a child of His then our aim will be to go out and win others for Him. Christ died for us, but He didso in order that we might live for -Him. Only as we make Christmas happy for others will we have a happy feel- ing at the close of the day, for we will know that we have followed His guidance. . "Nothing matters but God's sweet will, O blessed fact! how it keeps me still, And truthful_`neath His chast'ning rod'! Nothing matters, dear heart, but God. Those thwarted plans, so much to me A while ago, now seem to be Like empty dreams of bygone days, That led through vague and futile ways. The pathway of a Christian true, Is oft obscure, and lonesome too; Our Master trod that lonely path, That we might reap the aftermath. His precious blood was shed for me, That I might walk at liberty. How can I then discouraged stay, With such a guide upon life's way? So as I journey, pilgrim wise, With heart intent upon the prize Of God's • high calling this my song, My life, niy plans, to Christ belong." "PEG" RED CROSS KNITTERS SLEEVELESS SWEATER Directions far hand -knitted regula- tion Sfeevieless -Sweater: Material Required: 10 oz. Wool, 4 -ply Scotch Fingering or a heavier wool. than the 4 -ply sock weal. For average knitter --No. 7 Needles by Bell Gauge; For loose knitter, No. 8 Needles by Bell Gauge. Back: Cast on 80 stitches. • Knit 2, purl 2, rib knitting for .4 inches. Then in stocking stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) for. 10 inches. Then cast off 8 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows, From now on keep 5 stitches knit plain at each end of needle' every purl row to form 'her- der around armholes. Continue to knit in stocking stitch and knit 2 stitcher together inside the 5 stitches of border every 4th row three times. Continue to knit un- til the armhole measures 8 inches, then keep centre 34 stitches knit plain ort purl rows, same as arm- hole edge for 1 more inch. Then knit 22 stitches, cast off 24 stitches in centre for neck, knit 22 stitches. Front: On one side now knit front; Keeping 5 stitches at neck end knit plain on purl rows to form border same as armhole. Knit 8 rows for shoulder. Then increase 1 stitch on 6th stitch from neck and every 4th row twelve times, and. when last de- crease on armhole at back is reach- ed, increase 1 stitch at armhole edge every 4th row three times. Break off. Repeat for other front. Then put stitches all on one needle and cast on 3 stitches at each end of needle, (80 stitches again on needle.) Knit in stocking stitch but keep centre 10 stitches knit plain on every purl row for 5 times to finish V neck neatly. Continue to knit until 'same length as back, finishing with Imit 2, purl 2 ribbed knitting for 4 inches. Cast off. Sew up side seams neatly. At one time, in Canada, roast tur- key was considered only as a holiday dish. Now that the price of the turkey is modrrete it,.is,,not...an..ex- travagance to serve turkey on many occasions throughout the year. Ic:TYiS }AN yaw,t �"i :z 4 ? E S Patients treated in the "In - Patient" • Department during 1938 exceed Total patient, days 9,000 140,000 Total attendance at "Out - Patient" Department during the past year exceeds 79,777 Total expenses exceed 5540,000 Total income from normal sources will be less' than $450,000 Net deficit for year .. r Somewhere in Ontario, before this hour has ticked away, a little child will be stricken or injured—Pneumonia,-Poliornye- litis, an automobile accident, or one of a hundred or more diseases or accidents will have found a victim. The life of ,this little child may depend on the PROMPT ACTION of The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Centralized here under one roof is every facility known to medical science for the effective prevention and mire of childhood disease and deformity. More than 9.000 little children were treated here last year. ONE-T%IIRD of these children came from Ontario Municipalities outside the City of Toronto, • Most of them were children of parents unable to pay the low Public Ward rates. But they were not denied any treatment or care that would, assist in their recovery. This humane policy resulted in a deficit of $90,000 last year. We appeal to responsible, charitable Ontario citizens for donations to help us meet this deficit and for practical encourage- ment to continue and expand this work next year. Please , the life of a little child may be saved because you were kind and benevolent today. Send your donation, large or small .. NOW. COOKING Tested _ Recipes 3t CANADIAN TURKEYS Canadian poultry is the finest flav- oured 'available anywhere. This is particularly true of turkey, for cold weather is essential in developing the finest flaviour in, turkey meat. Canad- ian turkeys are sold principally in three grades—A, B, and C—but there is also. Oracle Special, which is the finest quality produced, but it is available in limited quantities only. ROAST TURKEY Wash turkey after it has been drawn. Rinse and dry well. Rub in- side of bird with salt or piece of lemon before adding the dressing. Al- low % cup dressing to each pound of turkey. Pack dressing loosely into the body and neck of the turkey. Sew up openings. Truss bird by turning tops of wings under back and pressing legs close back against body. Hold in place by inserting one skewer under the wings and another under the legs. Then tie turkey in shape with cord, fastening it to skewers. Rub the bird with fat and place on rack or crossed skewers in roasting pan. Roast at a temperature of 300 to 350 degrees F., allowing 20 minutes per pound. Baste turkey with mix- ture of fat and hot water ('h cup fat to 1 cup water) every 30 minutes. TURKEY DRESSING 6 cups soft stale bread crumbs M lb. sausage meat, cut in pieces 1 tablespoon savory 2 tablespoons minced onion 1% teaspoons salt % teaspoon pepper 14, cup melted butter 1 egg well beaten Mix crumbs with sausage and season- ings. Add melted butter and beaten egg. TURKEY A LA KING 3 tablespoons butter —' 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup turkey stock 1 cup..rich milk 2 cups cooked turkey 1 cup cooked mushrooms 2 tablespoons pimento, chopped salt and pepper 2 egg yolks Melt butter. Blend in flour, Add liquid. Stir constantly until mixture thickens. Add turkey, ,mushrooms chopped pimento & seasonings. Heat thoroughly. Pour some of mixture over beaten egg yolks. Add to mix- ture .and cook 2 minutes. Serve on hot toast or waffles. CURRIED TURKEY 3 cups diced Bald turkey 2 slices onion 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon curry powder %. teaspoon salt 1 cup warm milk 2 cups turkey broth Saute onion in butter until tender. Remove onion from butter and add flour, curry, and salt. Stir until well blended, Then pour in milk slowly. Add turkey broth. Continue stirring until mixture thickens and boils: Serve in rings of bailed rice. TURKEY SANDWICH SPREADS 2 cups minced turkey % cup chopped browned almonds r/ cup chopped celery Salad• dressing to moisten or 2 cups finely chopped turkey % cup chopped celery 1/.s cup chopped olives Salad dressing to moisten LET US KEEP CHRISTMAS Whatever else be lost among the years, Let us keep Christmas still a shining, thing, Whatevlerdoubts assail us, or what fears, Let us hold close one day,, remem- bering Its ppignant meaning for the hearts of men. Let 'us get back our childlike faith again Wealth m.ay have taken wings, yet still there are Clear windowpanes to glow with candlelight; 'There are boughs for garlands, and a tinsel sitar To tip some little fir tree's lifted height. There is no heart too heavy or''too sad, Butsome small gift of love can make it glad.. And there are home -sweet rooms where laughter rings, And we can sing the carols as of old. Above the eastern hills a white star There's still a victory to be won swings; 'Within your cranial dome. There is an ancient story to be told; So if your tax grows heirvy-aye, There are kind words and cheering Or if you stub your toe; words to say. Remember—at the front they die, Let us be happy on the Christ Child's And to the spirit go. —L, Cole,' day. —Grace Noll Crowell. CARE OF CHILDREN CZECH GIRL IS AMAZED; AT CANADA Curly -headed Hedy Hass opened cher eyes wide, spread out her arms and was amazed when she first saw Canada a few months age, and she has been amazed every day 'since. The dimpled five-foot Czecho- slovtakian arrived in C'an'ada with cher refugee father, a business man, in September. She is his interpreter, for her English, learned in London where she studied a year and a half, is very good, and his is very poor. For one thing, Hedy just can't get over the thousands of cans displayed in grocery -stores and what is in them. "They's marvellous, the man is a gen- ius who thought of canned foods," she enthused. Cans are practically un- known in Prague her home—where cooks spend long hours in the kitchen preparing food and then wonder until the last moment if it will be a suc- cess. Everything is made so easy here, the dark -eyed girl exclaimed: "Why, I can pick up the telephone and ask for anything I want and it is brought to me." At first Hedy couldn't quite under- stand how the women looked so smart and yet either were bringing up a family or looking after a household single-handed or going to an office every day. "Now I know how to do it," she said, admitting that she had learned a lot from watching her next- door neighbour. A kitchen's possibilities were un- known to the little Czech when she came to Canada but now she can get dinner ready for her father in 15 minutes and finds it fun experiment- ing with different menus. Misses Opera But Hedy thinks it strange that there is no permanent theatre in Can- ada. It amazes her to find that in cities so large as Montreal and Tor- onto one cannot go to a play or a concert or to the opera every night in the week. And there are no old women in Canada. The middle-aged and older woman is so well groomed, her face is smooth, her figure excellent and her hair is neatly kept. In her coun- try a woman shows her age so much more plainly. Hedy has been travelling around with her father a great deal on busi- ness trips through Ontario and Que- bec. She was struck by the railways, the street cars, and oh, the organisa- tion and mechanism of everything. Everything is so comfortable, even the street car motorman has a foot rest and a little seat to sit on. And Hedy discovered Canadians can make up their minds. There is no maybe or next week, perhaps reply when one makes enquiries. She was answered immediately, she found. This Canada is such a comfortable place to live in, the people are charm- ing and there is such a cheerfulness and lack of formality. Simply marvellous, Hedy remarked, and it was easy to see why -she is always amazed. THE LURE OF THE KILTS No one but the Scot loves the thistle, The haggis, the parrich, the dirk, And many deride his devotion To 'chieftain, to kinsmen, to kirk, -- But But whether we go to the trenches Or just to St. Andrew's grand ball, We find that his pride in his tartan Is something he shares with us all. For, go to our Highland battalions And check up their nominal rolls, And. 'there you find names of Nor- wegians, Of Irishmen, Slovaks and Poles, Of rookies from all over Europe Who follow the piper's gay lilt And shout to the world, "Though no Scotsmen . We glory in wearing the kilt!" —Alan McLachlan. THE OPTIMISTIC OPTIMIST This week I am an optimist, And next week I' am, too; For fifty-two consecutives, I have my passport through. So biff me here, and bang we there, And pinch Inc in the middle'; I'm full of optimistic cheer, I are the sphinx's riddle. You see I am an optimist, An 'optimist am I. Why should I be a pessimist, - I ask you—sanely, why? And then you get no more per weak, For scowlidg seven clays. But when you're smiling, smart and sleek, You may just get a raise. And if you buff't fight the hun, Or if you stay at home; , GIVING "Oh, Christman is coming again!" you say, And you long for the time it is bringing; But the costliest gifts may not glad- den the day, • Nor help; on the merry bells' ring. Ing, Some getting is losing, you under- stand, Some hoarding is far from saving; What you hold in your hand may slip from the band, There is something better than having. We are richer for what we, give, And only by giving we live. Your last year's presents are scet- tered and gone; You have almost forgotten who gave them; But the loving thoughts you bestow lids on Ast,long as you choose to have them. Love, love is your riches, though ever so poor; No money can buy that treasure; Yours always, from robber and rust secure, ' 'Your own without stint or measure. It is only love that can give; It is only by laving we live. —Clara Haven King, Y "She says here, she'll be hoin.e to -night!" Is there anything ` 8,30 tnoreworrying than : I.RM•- waiting? One;voice inside you says: "Don't be silly, she's all right .." And another voice whispers: "Perhaps she's had an accident ... oh dear, what shall I do?" "I would have stayed 311 all night!" • But when you hear her voice on the telephone you know all is well- you thank heaven for Long Distance service —'you realize how easy it is to keep in touch - and you lilce people who do. • 8.45 • —'sO PAL - "She didn't M.- "She.did.'t realize that I couldn't get away"' Sometimes you think older people are foolish to worry — but somehow you feel better when you've brought calm and peace to anxious minds — by LONG DISTANCE • And it's so easy too. Your call is on its way in a. few seconds, your destination reached in the twinkling of an eye. 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