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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-07-16, Page 6thursimy, july mb* ma THE EXETEB TIME5-APVQCATE Hoffman undertake home in his 74th Book of 72 Tested Recipes under the Label of Every CERTO bottle. The woman who drives from' the back seat of a car is no worse than the man who cooks from the dining­ room table. By Hugh Templin —The Missus THE CLEAN SANDSVACATION in the And I’ve But But The * ■of of Veal is holidaying London with Miss of be interesting of these aircraft carrier of the These are probably North America, who picked up of land for the us a great ser- summer There are different -types some whose visit with us forward pleasure; to with a real and the other something to be manners’ sake. weeks earlier, the Canadian •‘Lady” boats, ship grey, but ters of the Notes from A. Woman's Workshop Do You Suffer From Headaches? It is hard to struggle along with a head that aches and pains all the time. A headache need not be an illness in itself, but it may be a warning Bymptom that there is intestinal sluggishness within. To help overcome the cause of headache it is necessary to eliminate the waste matter from the system. Burdock Blood Bitters helps to remove the cause of headaches by regulating the digestive and biliary organs, neutralizing acidity, regulating the constipated bowels VACATION There was a time, not so long ago, when men and women were sup­ posed to be able to work on indefinitely without a change. But modern living, with its accelerated tempo, has proved the wisdom of the annual holiday now claimed by all workers. Though the two cannot be really separated, a tired body seems to be more easily rested than a fagged brain, but it is certain that a change of outlook, of scenery, of food, clothing or mental viewpoint can accomplish more than a year’s doctoring is able to achieve. We are sometimes reminded that farmers and house­ wives often work on endlessly without vacations. This may be true to some extent but there is this to be said, that these occupations in them­ selves offer more variety of task and posture and greater freedom to live in the open air than is afforded to workers in office or factory. One thing is certain, that farm or home life need never offer the deadly monotony that is so wearying to soul and body. “I’ve had a vacation,” said Timothy Brown. “A fine one, although I have not left the town. I merely vacated my worries and fears, And at once became younger by fairly five years. I vacated my ruts, and began to enjoy My regular, humdrum, but useful employ. I changed my whole outlook and vision of life, made it a pastime instead of a strife. had a vacation, not vacant, a bore fuller and freer than ever be­ fore; best of vacations for fat purse or lean,— A change of the seeing instead of the scene.” —Dr. Amos Well * * * WELCOME VISITOR During the last war the wounded suffered terribly from infection; almost all wounds had to be treated immediately to avoid gangrene and tetanus. There were, however, • many wounded men who had per­ haps to lie hours or days before they could have medical assistance, and theii’ sores would become in­ fested with maggots. It was dis­ covered that this unappetizing fact is one of nature’s methods of ster­ ilization, as wounds in such condi­ tion were found to heal much more' quickly than the others. The mag­ gots were feeding on the decayed tissue. Peculiarly enough there appears to be no infection in the sand of Libya, .and it would seem that the older and more heavily populated a country, the greater is the amount of natural filth. We are all guests in God’s great house Universe. And Death is but His Page To show us to the chamber where we sleep. What though the bed be dust, to wake is sure. Not birds, the And call but angels, flutter at eaves us singing." —Olive Dargon.* * * CARAWAY enemies don’t control the sea routes except those in the Western Pacif­ ic. They cannot cheek up on people who are travelling from one part of the Empire to another or be­ tween -the Allied Nations. It must be something of a handicap. Jams and Jellies the Modern At this season of the year we can begin to expect our visitors, of guests, is looked thrill of kind whose stay is endured for good Allowing for natural differences of temperament and understanding which always go toward the mak­ ing of congenial relationships, -there are still some ordinary, thoughtful practices which may be cultivated by any guest to the comfort of her hostess and to the furthering of her own enjoyment. A guest should indicate clearly the exact date and manner of her arrival and the length of her stay. She should bring with her the cloth­ ing best suited to the kind of en­ tertainment likely to be offered. She should provide herself with pro­ per toilet articles, cosmetics and dressing-gown, and be careful at all times to see that her room or the bathroom are not left littered up with the untidy remains of her dressing. A small mending-kit will keep her from untimely calls upon hei’ hostess sional small pressing of be done at conflict with ments. No really considerate friend will show boredom with anything that may be provided for her enter­ tainment, nor will she fail to see to it that she is not too constantly underfoot. The woman of the house has many things to attend to and will appreciate' time in which to do '“’them. There is no surer way for any guest to make herself disliked than to criticize the behavioui* of the children of the family, or to' show that they annoy her. After all, if she does not like them she does not need to come where they are. This year, -when expenses are up and rationing complicates the cook­ ing, extra consideration is in der for the meal that may not quite so good as last year’s, little remembrance as a mark appreciation for the kindness of the hostess and a “thank you” lettei’ at the earliest possible date after your return home will do much to bring the really heartfelt invita­ tion to “come again soon.” « « 4 and if there are occa- chores to do such as clothes, these should a time that does not household arrange- or- be A of BLOWERS AND WEEDS 1 prettiest of our sum- the toad-flax or but- It brightens vacant ; its juice may fly-poison; its its flowers as throat of the One of the mer weeds is ter-and-eggs. lots and dry, pastures be used in milk as leaves as a poultice; a yellow dye. The blossom is closed to all but the heavy bumble-bee, with his long tongue. Its beautiful spikes of butter-colored cornucopias, apparent­ ly holding the yolk of a tiny egg, emit a cheesy odour like that of a -dairy. Perhaps half its charm lies in the grass-like foliage of a pecul­ iar bluish-green shade, springing up abundantly from the sterile shoots, dently tivated This the swampy lands out towards the “Devil’s Elbow”, some fine speci­ mens of the wild tiger-lily, * This lovely little flower is becoming very rare and should not be picked. bluish-green abundantly from The toad-flax is quite evi- a close relative of the cul- garden snap-dragon. week there are blooming in Do you know whether or not cara­ way can be grown in this country? There seems no reason why it can­ not, but I believe it has mostly been imported. While it is most ■ obnoxious to some people, it is a flavoring that is greatly appreciat­ ed by many, particularly by New Canadians of European origin. Amongst neighbors of German ex­ traction. I have seen it used in rye- bread and sauer kraut and also in home-made cheeses. It is held to be a very fine nerve tonic. Rus­ sians use it as such. It is made in­ to a tea and given babies for colic. A soup made of bread browned in butter with a little sweet cream and caraway added—“kimmel” soup —is the traditional ‘ food given a mother after childbirth in many European homes. Science is point­ ing out that many of tnese homely remedies possess virtues which have been proven by centuries of perience.* ■ * * SUGAB ex- has rea- gun Do you wonder why sugar been rationed? Here are two sons: One shot from a 16 inch consumes 1,560 pounds of sugar, enough to .supply the sugar rations of a family of four persons for a period of fifteen years. One hour’s firing from a 75 mm. field piece consumes 2,7 04 pounds of sugar, enough to supply the sugar rations of a family of four for twen­ ty-six years. * KETTLE AND PAN Big Nut Whip One cup dried figs, 1 package lemon-flavored gelatine, hot water, % cup whipping cup chopped nut -meats. Rinse minutes clip the pieces, gelatine Cool, add whipped cream, figs, and nuts.( Blend thoroughly, then place in' your refrigerator to chill for sev­ eral and and 1 % cups cream, the figs and boil in water to cover. stems and cut into small Pour hot water over the and stir until dissolved. When gelatine begins to set, for 80 Drain, hours. Serve in tall glasses garnish with whipped cream a cherry. This will serve six. Fresh Cherry Pie This good cherry pie uses little sugar—-yet rates with the best, for deliciousness. Three cups pitted fresh, cherries, rich pie-paste, % cup granulated sugar, 4 tablespoons flour, cup corn syrup, 1% tablespoons butter. Speedy Drop Doughnuts One and three-quarter cups sifted pastry flour or cups sifted bread flour, 1 teaspoon ing powder, % teaspoon salt, *4 spoon grated nutmeg, 1 egg, U syrup or liquid honey, U (lightly packed) brown sugar, cup milk, shortening for deep-frying. Keep doughnuts small for thor­ ough cooking. •—Q — Are you exploring the possibili­ ties of sweetened, condensed milk as a etigur-saver? As a salad dress­ ing it is most delicious—mixed with a small amount of vinegar and a little Salti once- once- bak- tea- cup cup 1/3 The position of Bermuda makes extremely important. It is the only group of islands in all that pant of the western Atlantic, about Gvo miles from Florida, about 670 from New York and 720 from Halifax. The outer West Indies are about the same distance away. It is as though Bermuda is the centre of a semi-circle of coast line, from Porto Rico to Nova Scotia, If that group of islands belonged to Germany or any other of the Axis Powers, it would make a most difficult situation for all the At­ lantic coastline of The old seafarers all these odd bits British Empire did vice. Bermuda used to be a favorite hang-out for pirates, and I suspect that some of the smaller islands may be named after pirates, though that may be incorrect. But names like “Morgan’s Island” raise suspicions and “Gibbet Island” leaves some­ thing to the imagination. It is for­ tunate that it isn’t in the hands of the pirates of to-day. A year or more ago, while the United States 'was still uneasily neutral, Britain made a deal, ex­ changing some 50 old destroyers for a chain of naval bases on British territory. Bermuda is one of the most important. There is already a great British naval base there, and probably has been one for years. The Darrell’s Island base, where the Clipper lands, is really an Imper­ ial Airways base. ’When I was in Bermuda, before the United States had come officially into the war, there seemed to be few, if any, Brit­ ish naval units at Bermuda, but there were plenty of American naval vessels,1 already at work, appar­ ently, convoying shipping. Close-Up of An Aircraft Carrier The most ships was an largest type, the most valuable ships in the world today in all navies. Japan has coun­ ted heavily on them for many of her successes. Some of the British ! aircraft carriers, notably the Illus- i trious and the Ark Royal, the latter now sunk, became particularly fa- ■ mo us. It will be aircraft carriers which will bulk largely in attacks on Japan and t-he retaking of the Pacific Islands. One of the most important features of the recent battle west of Midway Island in the Pacific, was that Japan lost two or three of these ships. When I was in Bermuda in Sep­ tember, I saw one American aircraft carrier at a distance. Returning at the end of October by boat, Excambion passed close beside of these ships, while arriving­ departing. Pictures of aircraft carriers familiar to most readers. The has a broad, flat deck from which planes go and to which they re­ turn. Many planes were huddled close together on one end of the flight deck, some of them with one wing folded up in the air, to save storage space. The deck below was open at the sides and many more planes could be seen stored there. These planes are raised to the flight deck by elevators. Through a Mined Harbor Bermuda hasn’t been yet by plane or ship and say anything about the but it is no secret that the to the Great Sound is mined. The Excambion was met off the eastern tip of the islands by a little pilot boat. The pilot proved to be a negro. The boat was a bit late and it was getting nearly dark, was some doubt would be able to that night. Taking a ship field must be one of the world’s most exciting occupations. One slip and the lives of several hundred per­ sons are endangered. We stood with a group of young Europeans on the upper deck and watched progress. It was quite dark before boat got in among the mines, moved at a. snail’s pace. Apparently there is no straight ’course through the defences, but it winds here and there. It is said that enemy sub­ marines can , get into a harbor by following a surface ship that is be­ ing piloted in. I don’t think that could be done in Bermuda, unless the sub attached itself to der of the ship—and then never get out again. It was a dirty night in tober. Six weeks before, had been so parched that spring water from Maine was being sold for one dollar a bottle. Now the rainy season had arrived and rain fell continuously and heavily. There were insignificant sticks to mark the passage through the minefield. The Excambion would pick up one of them with her search­ lights and steei’ directly towards it, then stop till the next stick was found, and turning in 'that direc­ tion, move t ahead again, ' It was a slow process but at last it passed between the two rocks that mark the entrance to Hamilton harbor, and tied up at the wharf where, six the one and attacked I cannot defences, entrance There as to whether it dock in Hamilton through a mine the the It the rud- it would late Oc- Bermuda I had seen one National line painted in battle- , with the brass let- name still showing through the paint. I believe that lovely ship has since been sunk by 1 an enemy torpedo. , There is one feature of Bermuda 1 in wartime of which little is said, but it is decidedly important. It Is the king-pin of the British censor- 1 ship >service. All air mail letters passed through Bermuda and all were read by the censors there. Many of the letters that went by boat were also taken through Ber­ muda so they could be censored. The Excambion unloaded bags mail for hours, obviously just to read and sent on-—or destroyed. Possibly you recall that early the war, our war, that is, before the United States expected to get into it, there were some complaints be­ cause the mail bags were taken away from the Clippers and letters held until read. Last fall, any fric­ tion had passed. In October, it wasn’t only the letters which came under the scrutiny of the censors, but all the passengers on the Ex­ cambion as well. Most of the censors are girls. They occupy the two largest hotels in Hamilton, the Bermudiana and the Princess: Obviously there are hundreds of them, one estimate be­ ing SOO. They have added one more problem. In former times, those two hotels were open only part of the year, and they stored up large quantities of drinking water. Now they are used the year around and water is just that much more scarce. Some of the censors are men, but most are women. They are chosen for what they know, particularly for the languages they speak and write, but also for their knowledge of foreign countries and enemy cit­ ies. A number, as I saw personal­ ly, write several languages in shorthand, and that is quite an ac­ complishment. Shortly before I was in Bermuda Life magazine sent a photographer to Bermuda and he was able to get past the secrecy that surrounds the work of the censors and take pic­ tures. of them. He had some most attractive young ladies in bath-i ing suits, standing on diving boards, and pictures of that type, The ones .1 saw were mostly be­ tween 30 and 40, not particularly beautiful, but certainly intelligent. Most of them are university gradu­ ates. Many of them are from rich families, especially those who have travelled. Their work is hard and most important and most of them grew tired of Bermuda long ago. Their work requires speed and in­ telligence, It is claimed that let­ ters taken from one Clipper are ready for the next one, two days later. There may be several red thousand letters in a mail. Those who are trying secrets through will use all of ingenuity and the censors must be too smart for them. Of the letters I sent back by air mail while in England, two bits were cut out. I should have known better than to mention eith­ er, as they were about locations of aircraft factories and places of importance. Coming back to New York on the refugee ship, Excambion, I had a chance to watch another job done by the censors, cooperating with the Royal Navy. After that, the efficiency of the secret service went away up in my estimation. The Canadian editors had many privileges. I was advised, to wait until I returned to Canada before doing any writing, so there would be no censoring of what I wrote, But I had notes and photographs and many other things which would : normally raise doubts in the mind of a conscientious censor. We were all warned that when we got to Bermuda, beyond the reach of the British Council, censorship would be strict. To overcome that dif­ ficulty we submitted our stuff to a, censor in London, who gathered it all into a bag and sealed it Up with sealing wax and official seals and red tape. That was a hint to Ber­ muda to As it essary. not only on board, but they knew something about everyone. The Canadians they dismissed with a wave of the hand. We could go on shore for the night if we wished: it was rain­ ing and we all found it more eating to stay aboard and proceedings. ’ The European passengers taken to tables apart and questioned at length. The questioners knew the various languages and the coun­ tries and their landmarks* Every­ thing was taken down in shorthand. An immense amount of valuable information must be gained in 'that way. They checked up on results of bombing, on civilian morale, on the reasons States, answers valuable American authorities, as well the British Government. Germany has no Bermuda. hund- single to get kinds pass it all Unopened, turned out, it was unnec- Those people at Bermtida had the names of everyone inter­ watch were for going to the United They know many of the beforehand. No doubt, some tips were passed on to the as to Our ZURICH UNDERTAKER, "WILLIAM HOFFMAN, DIES William Henry Hoffman, one of Zurich’s leading citizens and well- known district tailor and er, died suddenly at his that village on Friday in year. Born in Crediton, Mr. lived his entire married life’in Zur­ ich, He operated a tailor shop there for 50 years and an undertaking business there for 32 years. He was a member of the Evangelical church. In 1S91 he married Clare Faust, who survives him. Other survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Leroy O’Brien, of Zurich; three sons, Lee, of Zur­ ich, and Clarence and Clayton, of Galt; and four grandchildren. The fuueraV service was held at the re­ sidence on Sunday at 2.30 p.m„ with Rev. C. B. Heckendorn, of the Ev­ angelical church, officiating., Inter­ ment was in the Bronson Line'Ceme­ tery. 4 WINCHELSEA Mr. and Mrs. Jack Delbridge ited on Sunday in Waterloo, Miss Marion Pooley spent Miss Winnie Fields,week-end with of Centralia. Miss Wilma this week in Donna March, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Johns vis­ ited on Sunday at the home of Mr. Wm. Johns, of Elimville. Miss Joy Whitlock, of St, Thom­ as, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Horne. Mr. and Mrs. Alt. Collier and Grace, of Kirkton, visitefa on Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. H. Bailey. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murch and family, of London, spent the week­ end with friends in the community.' Mr. Frank Davis received many congratulations on Sunday when he celebrated his ninety-second birth­ day. Miss Greta Fletcher, of Bryans- ton, is spending a couple 'of weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hotham, of Seaforth and Mrs. Duncan Cooper, of Kippen, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Davis. fl CERTO is Pectin Extracted from Fruit e "When pectin is used in making jam and jelly, the Wartime Prices and Trade Board Order No. 150 allows you to use sugar not in excess of one and one* quarter pounds of sugar for each pound of fruit. On the basis that “fruit” means “unpre­ pared” fruit, this allows you to make your jams and jellies the Certo way which gives you approximately two-thirds more jam or jelly from the same amount of fruit. Two cockney soldiers were writ­ ing home and one asked the oth­ er, ‘‘How do you spell ‘fought’, Bill?” “Which ‘fought’ do you mean?” asked Bill, “the fight you fought oi* the fort you live in?” “I don’t mean neither, you jit,” was the reply. “I mean fought you fink.” Cmck SkhT IMTEsWS IISO W iu Uu • HOTELS' LOCATED *BASY umnies and toning up the sluggish liver, and when this has been accomplished the headaches should disappear. Get B. B. B. at any drug counter. Price $1.00 a bottle. The T. Co.. Limited, Toronto, Ont. Follow the Classifieds—they save you money. FARM COMMANDOS AND HELP HARVEST FOOD fin. VICTORY■•7 Q PEND a day or two each week on the farm during harvesting. Join the thousands of Earm Commandos who are prepared to'‘close up shop** or lay down their tools for a time, if necessary, to “raid” the harvest fields and help ensure the safe harvest of millions of dollars Worth of precious food. Earm Commando Brigades are springing up in Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Trade, Service Clubs and Churches all Over Ontario -—bringing together townsmen Who are will­ ing to make a direct, patriotic contribution to the War Effort and gain the good-will of neighboring farmers at the same time. If there is no Farm Commando Brigade forming in your locality, take it up with your Service Club, Board of Trade, Chamber of Commerce or Church Executive and get your local Brigade started at once. The need for a great emergency reserve of Farm Commandos is urgent. The "stake” is tremendous. Ontario farmers must have every possible man-hour of labour during harvesting to prevent irreplaceable loss of foods to the Allied War Effort and to Canada herself. Your help is needed—NOW. Volunteer in The Farm Com­ mando Brigade and be ready to help if harvest emergencies arise. ONTARIO INTER-DEPARTMENTAL COMMlTJ.EE'AGRICliLWhnM^ LABOUR -EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF LABO'OfTi^Hl'B