HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1947-12-25, Page 2.CHRONICLES OF
GINGER FARM
By Gwendoline P. Clmarke.
"Who Ras Seen the Wind?"
That is the title of a new book. I
iaven't read it but the title intri-
kfues rite, Of course none of us
has seen the wind but we often
think we do. We say— "Look at
that wind!" or "See it blow!" Nat-
urally what we see is only the
result of the wind. And that is
plenty! Last night when we went
to bed everything tea's quiet—there
wasn't so much as a breeze; it
wasn't too cold and it had stopped
snowing. But during the night there
was a change. That wind, which
couldn't be seen, could certainly be
heard. It howled round the corners
of the house; it rattled the shutters
and it made branches of close-up
shrubs beat a tat -too on the win-
dow panes. And I dreaded to think
what it might be doing to the snow
that fell yesterday. I longed for the
night to be over but when the. dawn
came it meant only that we could
see as well as hear. We could watch
the untrodden snow being whipped
into swirling clouds by the unseen
wind; we could see the snow rapidly
covering last night's tracks; we
could see it pulling up in the fence
corners and around the stock
trough—which means it' will have
to be shovelled away before the
cattle can get a drink.
* * *
And as I write there is Bob,
dragging two cans of milk down the
the road on a toboggan. That to-
hoggan, by the way, is invaluable.
Not only for milk—crates of eggs
are also transported in that way to
the road; groceries, bread, empty
cans and empty crates are brought
home the sante way. In fact. I am
wondering , if I have to go to town
whether I could go down to the
road in like manner.
But I am not worrying very much
about a trip to town, I am just a
fair-weather shopper, When road
and weather conditions are good I
go to town, When they are adverse
I shop by proxy. Sometimes the
things get paid for and sometimes
they don't. In that way we appear to
he spending less money, But alas, a
day of reckoning always comes.
a * *
Partner also stays very much "to
home" in rough weather. I think
he gets all the fresh air he requires
on his trips back and forth to the
barn and working in and around the
stables. But that doesn't get him
any nearer to a barber shop. We
may have recourse to a pudding
bowl if rough weather continues
much longer.
There is a new calf at the barn
which I haven't seen yet. I must
see what Partner thinks of the idea
of raising it for veal .tee help fill our .-�'
locker. Considering beef has taken
another jump it might be a good
move.
* *
Oh dear, this rising cost of living
bothers me at times, not exactly for
personal reasons but rather for the
sake of those who have small. fixed
incomes. You just can't stretch a
fixed income. When commodity
prices rise above the Ievel of a per-
son's fixed income then there is
only one alternative—and that is to
go without the little extras that
make life worth living for the older
folk. In fact, in some cases it
creates a very real hardship. It
seems too bad for aging couples
who have retired on a modest in-
come, which they expected, by
means of frugal living, to be suffi-
cient for their needs, ,to find that
even with the greatest economy
that is now impossible.
And when they have to draw on
their capital for emergencies, as
sometimes happens, then their feel-
ing of security is forever lost and
worry becomes a constant com-
panion in their declining years.
* * *
The accent these days is on
youth—everything possible is done
so that youth may progress along
desirable lines. That of course is
as it should be, within reason.
Youth should be given opportuni-
ties to work and to advance but
not to take without working, to ac-
cept without giving. Could it be
that youth is getting too much at-
tention and not enough being given
to those whose youth is a thing of
the past but who, by their past
work, and in their tax payments
have, and still do, contribute to-
wards the opportunities now made
available for the young folk of
today.
* * *
There is very little assistance for
people in the small fixed income
bracket from government sources
so it would appear to be more of a
personal problem. There may be
ways in which we who live on farms
can help. If we have such friends
it is worth considering, don't you
think? A few eggs from time to
time, a chicken occasionally, later
on garden produce—surely it could
all be given without offence to
anyone. Iiow about it folks?
Demobilized
The general demobilization of
of the Autraliait defence 'forces be -
un on October 1, 1945, has been
completed; 531,428 members in-
cluding 40,57,6 women have been
dentobilited.
U. S. Army Leeder
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Lt. -Gen. 34 Reluctant
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14 Perfections
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policeman
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23 Acid fruit
24 Dish of green
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29 Sun god
30 Royal Guard
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36 Cudgels
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By BARRY MURKAR
A week from today spring comes
in officially. I guess we might as
well block the hickories, oil the
skates and pack them away for
another winter. It's been a grand
old season for outdoor sports, and
baseball, tennis and all those other
things we do in the summer are
not too far away. I hope that
some of you guys, and' maybe the
gals, made a birdhouse or two in
your- winter evenings that will be
ready for the southland singers
when they hit these parts.
Summer styles will soon be out
and, from what we can see, the
prices of sport ,shirts, jackets and
slacks will mean that many of us
will be making last year's do anoth-
er season, Brother, will I be glad
when we get back to normal?
Bright colors for boys and girls
will be prominent this year, accord-
ing
to the latest reports, so dig
out the reds and yellows, put theala
on -diaplay and- t>u'llsben hake,
there.,
* * *
Spring dances are the order of
the day and we 'note that many of
the Highs are bringing in city
bands to toot the flutes. This is
really going some, from the days
way back about five years ago,
when a school thought it was doing
something to have a few of the
latest records for dancing. Oh,
well, we young ones are really
climbing. From what we can see,
jiving and jitter -bugging seem to
be going out, The more "settled -
down" style of dancing seems to be
current at most places, or maybe
we don't just get around to the
right placer. •
* * *
A reader suggested we do a
spotlight on Barbara Anne Scott,
but after careful consideration, we
think dear reader will agree that
lovely Barbara Anne is getting
so much publicity, and so many
profiles in the coags that anything
we could add wouldn't do her jus-
tice. We gladly admit that Bar-
bara Anne Scott of Ottawa, recent
winner of the World's Champion
figure skater title, has made all
Canada proud of her. The part
that makes us like her all the
more, was the fact that she turned
down several movie contracts to
retain her title. We don't think
that was easy to do.
ON THE SCREEN—Here are
some picture releases we think you
will enjoy. Watch for them„ at
your local theatre.
Best Years of Ou: Lives—Smart
drama of war vets and their re-
adjustment to civilian life. One
of the best pies of the year. Su-
perb cast with Frederick March,
Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews, Ter-
esa Wright, Virginia Mayo, Hoagy
Carmichael and others.
PICS
Hunoresque—A romantic story
of a struggling violin virtuoso and
his climb to fame. Accent on long
haired music, but not boring. Os-
car Levant does a steal in this one,
supported by John Garfield, J.
Carrol Nash and Ruth Nelson,
Notorious Gentleman—Starring
Rex Harrison, is a snappy little
British number, blending comedy,
tradgedy and gay romance.
Sister Kenny—This is the story
of the Australian nurse who bucked.
medical science to prove her theory
on polio. This is a fine picture and
is a story ably treated. Starring
Rosiland Russell, Canada's Alex-
ander Knox and Dean Jagger.
* * *
Two Years Before the Mast—
A
rugged sea classic that may
prove a little too salty for the gals,
but nevertheless good: The stars ',,
should appeal to the ladies any
way. They are Alan..•Td,.,Mx'.
en 13endric and Bar-
ry Fitzgerald.
In closing we would invite you
to write and tell us what you think
of this column. .Is it what you
want? If not, give us the shot and
let's hear just what you would like
in this space each week. Just drop
a line to Teen Town Topics, Pick-
ering, Ont. We'll appreciate your
comments and try to answer your
letters, if need be. Until next
week, then, keep plugging for those
exams and don't forget the little
boids—above all, don't forget the
bolds.
TEE BONS ELF
Who Has Seen the
Wind
by W. O. Mitchell
This is a story of a boy and the
wind—of Brian Sean MacMurray
O'Connal and the Canadian prairie
town in which he lives. It is s
true picture of a child's world:
Brian and his grandmother, Brian's
first contact with God, his awsorue
experience on the prairie with Saint
Sammy quoting • the Bible to the
oncoming storm. All are moments
that any reader can match from his
own childhood.
"Who Has Seen the Wind" is
a book that will stay with you be-
cause it is pulsing with that part
of life which none of us forvt—
the struggle of a boy (or a girl) to
understand the meaning of life ,is
he sees it through the clear, un-
clouded eyes of a child, young in
experience but wise in innocence.
Who Has Seen the Wind
by W. O. Mitchell .. , The Mac-
millan Company of Canada .
Price $2.73.
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TABLE T
LKS
Lenten Dishes
Every homemaker . emaker treasures her
recipes for meatless dishes, which
may be served with equal satisfac-
tion either as the main course for
dinner or as a luncheon or supper
dish. These recipes are welcomed
the year around, hut particularly
so during the Lenten season.
\5'lree cooked with imagination,
such foods as milk, eggs, cheese,
beans and lentils create heavy main
dishes, long on flavour, high in
food value and thrifty in materials.
They never need be dull and un-
interesting. Milk. eggs and cheese
are high-grade protein foods, which
should be used generously in sub-
stantial soups, sauces, souffles and
casserole dishes, Combine these
foods preferably with those of a
starchy nature such as, bread, mac-
aroni, noodles or potatoes. Beans
also are hard to beat as a satisfy-
ing main dish.
Your best chili sauce, catsup,
sweet chopped relishes or snappy
mustardickle give that willg t e t at pick-
me-up to rather bland dishes such
as scrambled eggs and plain ome-
let.
Serve macaroni a n d cheese,
souffles, etc., with a crisp, tossed
salad to give that needed contrast
in texture.
The home economists, Consumer
Section, Dominion Department of
Agriculture offer these praise-
worthy recipes, rich in flavour and
packed with nourishment.
Egg Croquettes
3 tablespoons fat
% cup minced onion
cup flour
1 cup milk
1 cup grated cheese
' cup fine, dry bread crumbs
its teaspoon salt
teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons horseradish
1 tablespoon chili sauce or
catsup
yi teaspoon powdered thyme
5 hard -cooked eggs, chopped
Melt fat, add onion and cook S
minutes, Add flour and blend well,
Add milk and cook, stirring con-
stantly, until mixture thickens.
Continue to cook 5 minutes. Add
grated cheese,- dry bread crumbs
and seasonings. Stir until cheese
is melted. Add chopped hard -cook-
ed eggs and mix well, Chill
thoroughly, Shape into patties or
croquettes and roll in dry bread
crumbs. Saute until brown on both
sides. Serve with a Tomato Sauce.
Sirs servings.
Cheese Dumplings in Tomato
Sauce
2.,cups all-purpose flour or
�r'>54-wCaps pastry, -.flour, ._ . s
8 teaspoons baking powder
Foolproof
To end hunting accidents once
and for all, Nicholas Mfg. Co. in
the U. S, has announced a metal,
felt -lined trigger guard that can be
locked in place on any shotgun or
rifle,
1 teaspoon salt
31 teaspoon dry mustard
3 tablespoons shortening
1 cup grated cheese
]. tablespoon grated onion
1 cup milk
1 can condensed tomato soup
1. cup water
Sift together the dry ingredients,
Cut in fat with pastry blender, un-
til mixture is like fine crumbs. Add
grated cheese. Combine grated
onion and milk. Blend with dry
ingredients. Dilute tomato soup
with water and bring to the boiling
point. Drop dumplings into hot
soup, cover closely and cook 15
minutes, Do not remove cover
during cooking period. Six serv-
ings.
Golden Beans
2 cups dried beans, lima or navy
4 cups water
3 tablespoons fat
cup chopped onion
2 cups chopped apple
j teaspoon tumeric
teaspoon allspice
teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Soak beans in water overnight.
Cook in fresh, unsalted water to
cover, until tender. Drain, saving
liquid. Melt fat, add onion and
brown, Add apple and seasonings
and cook covered for 5 minutes,
without stirring. Add beans and
34 cup liquid saved front beans.
Simmer 10 minutes. If too dry add
a little more water. Six servings.
Price of Adriidsion
Stuttgart, Germany, movie the-
aters have increased the cost of
tickets of admission—two piece of
firewood in addition to the regular
cash price,
Threatened with closure because
of the coal shortage, theater tnast-
agers instituted the new "sur -tax"
TAKEN
WITH
BREAD
ewer
ATRE'U'S"
• • SYRUP
Relieves Quickly
Take a good bite of
bread soaked in
a tablespoonful. of
Mathieu's Cough
Syrup. Before swal-
lowing keep it in
your mouth two full
minutes, without
thetszvoThis allows
clients
volatile ingre-
dients to permeate
the nose and bron-
chial tubes.
Grown uppeople
may take pathieu's
Cough Syrup pure
but should keep it
in their mouth 2
5.0 full minutes before
swallowing it.
Take 3 or 4 times
g±, a day, and at night
on retiring.
RECIPE
Add 1 envelope Royal Fast Rising
Dry Yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar to
% cup lukewarm water, and let
stand 10 minutes. Then stir well.
Scald % cup milk, add 3 table=
spoons shortening, r/a cup sugar
and % teaspoon salt and cool to
lukewarm. Add 1 cup sifted flour
to make a batter. Add yeast mix-
ture and 1 beaten egg. Beat well.
Add 2% cups sifted flour, or
enough to make a soft dough:
Knead lightly and place in greased
bowl. Cover and set in warnrplace;
free from draft. Let rise until
doubled in bulk, about 2 hours:
When light, punch dough down
and divide into 2 equal portions:
Roll dough % inch thick; place In
2 well -greased pans (8% x 11%
x 2" deep). Brush tops with melted
butter or shortening; sprinkle with
Ye cup granulated sugar. Peel and
core 12 apples; cut into eighths;
press 'into dough, sharp edges
downward; close together, Mix
1% teaspoons cinnamon with 2
cup granulated sugar; sprinkle
over cakes. Cover and let rise in
warm place until light, about s/
hour. Bake in moderate oven at
400°F. about 35 minutes.
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