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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-01-03, Page 6Tattooing Horses' Lips Ends "Ringing" System —Central Press Canadian A new method for branding horses, to replace "ringing," has been Instituted by the Ontario Racing commission. John J. Mooney, paddock and patrol judge, has begun the task of branding all province horses with numbers on underside of their upper lips, as he illustrates above. He began job at Woodbine track. The numbers are in accordance with the numbers on each horse's registration papers, given them by the Jockey Club of New York. So the number on the lip and the number on the horse's papers will have to correspond, or no race. a short visit with Mr, and Mrs; W. I, Miller on Tuesday. Mr. John McQuillin was a visitor with Mr, and Mrs. Irvin McCabe at Windsor last week. Miss Beatrice McQuillin spent the men's Institute will be held in the United Church this Thursday after- noon, at 2.30 p.m, Roll Call, "A Stormy Day Job," Subject in charge of Miss Mary Murray.. 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See the complete line of new models, the many new features ... and select the right truck for your job! 'Meteor -Lincoln • Mercury Cars Mercury Trucks `Tole cliche 459 Winiham, Ont. armesiminrionimonniiim WednesdaY, January 3rd, 19.11 immoholow•wwwwwla PAGE KS. THE VVIN.,OHAN ADVANCE-TIMES Hello Homemakers! The first groc- ery order which the homemaker phones in after New Year's gives some indication of what resolutions she has made. If, among her staples, she in- eludes a few herbs and spices, it will be a fair indication that she has re- solved to provide more interest and zest to food for her family. While spices and herbs are old- fashioned in themselves, they are. right-up-to-the-minute When utilized to flavour modern dishes. (Brides take note). They are not luxuries but es- sentials of fine cookery, and the well- equipped kitchen will have a special shelf for them alone. When you begin to use spices and herbs, don't be too liberal. Remem- ber that subtle seasoning is the most effective, so use in very discreet amounts, The basic spices for your kitchen should include allspices, whole and ground. cinnamon, stick , and ground, cloves, Whole and ground; mustard seeds and ground; paprika nutmeg, chili powder, curry powder. The basic herbs are bay leaves, sav- oury, sage, thyme, marjoram, dried parsley, mint and poultry dressing, Further additions which the exper- ienced homemaker might like to add to her spice shelf at this time are "accent," cardamon, saffron, dill seed, garlic salt. celery salt, while pepper berries and caraway seed. TAKE A TIP 1. Add a 114 to 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder to two quarts of stew. t. Drop in one bay leaf when sim- mering corned beef or tongue. 3. Leave two whole cloves in tomato soup while heating, then skim them out before serving. 4. Measure out 118 teaspoon garlic salt, then sprinkle over gravy as it heats. Also sprinkle sparingly over spaghetti and meat ball casseroles. 5, Take one pinch of dry mustard and mix into macaroni and cheese, 6. Sprinkle cardamon seed lightly into batter for dumplings or the tea biscuit dough for meat dishes. 7. To improve the flavour of bland BEAN PATTIES 2 cups cooked dried beans 3 cups cornflakes 3 tbsps. finely chopped onion 118 tsp. powdered sage 1 egg 1 tbsp, catsup 314 tsp. salt 114 tsp, pepper 3 tbsps. fat Partially mash beans. Crush the cornflakes, combine beans, cornflake crumbs, onion, sage, egg, catsup, salt and pepper; mix well. Shape into pat- ties, fry in fat until browned. turning only once. Serve with Catsup Sauce. Servings: 6 patties (3 inches in diam- eter,) THE QUESTION BOX Requested by Mrs. R. W. Herb Bread 1 cup milk, scalded 2 tbsps. granulated sugar 11/2 tsps. salt 1 fresh compressed yeast cake 2 tbsps, soft 'butter or shortening 1 egg, beaten, 2 cups sifted bread flour 112 tsp, nutmeg 1 tsp, powdered sage 2 tsps. celery seed 2 cups sifted bread flour. To scalded milk add sugar and salt. Let stand until lukewarm. Add crum- bled yeast and stir until dissolved. Add soft butter or shortening and beaten egg. Measure the 2 cups sifted flour into sifter and sift into liquid mix- ture. Beat until smooth. Combine nut- meg, sage and celery seed with the other 2 cups sifted flour and add gradually to the first mixture. Mix. in with wooden spoon or with hand until ingredients are thoroughly blend- ed. Turn out on lightly floured bake- board and knead for 5 minutes. Shape into a loaf and place in greased pan. Let rise double size. Bake at 400 degs. for 1 hour. Requested by Mrs. M. N. Spiced Crumb Cake 1 cup sugar 2 cups pastry flour 112 tsp! cinnamon 1/2. tsp. ginger % tsp. nutmeg % cup shortening 1 beaten egg 1/2 cup sour milk 5/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup nutmeats -Sift together sugar, flour and spices. Cut in shortening as you would for tea biscuits, and take out 1 cup of this mixture. Mix together the egg., milk, soda and baking powder and stir in- to the dry ingredients. Fold in raisins and nutmeats. In a greased cake pan, spread half of the reserved cup of crumbs, pour in the batter and sprinkle on remaining crumbs. Bake 45 min- utes in an electric oven at 350 degrees, Anne Allen invites you to write' to her in care of The Wingham Ad- vance-Times. Send in your sugges- tions on homemaking problems and watch this column .for replies. ST. HELENS Holiday visitors in the community included Mrs. Alex Murdie and Bob- by, Mr. and Mrs. Mel Brown of Wat- erloo, with Mr. and Mrs. R. Woods; Mrs. D. J. McIntosh of St. Cathar- ines, Mr. and Mrs. Neely Todd. David and Janet, of Stratford, with Mrs. D. Todd; Miss Anna Stuart of Toronto, Dr. Wm. McGregor of Chicago and Miss Catharine MacGregor of Luck- now, with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stuart; Miss Margaret MacPherson of Lon- don, Miss Norma Weatherhead of Orangeville and Mr. Charles Mc- Quillin of Zurich at their homes here; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Miller and Larry and Miss Doris Taylor of Lon don, with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Tay- lor; Mr. and Mrs. Al. Martin and Neddy of Detroit, with Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Thorn. S. S. Concert A pleasant social evening was en- joyed in the St. Helen's United Church on Thursday, under the aus- pices of the Sunday School. Christmas lights and a lighted Christmas Tree brightened the room for the pro- gram, presided over by Rev. S. E. Hayward, which included the singing of Christmas Carols and choruses by the girls and boys; piano solos by Anna Todd and Lois Webb, a reading by Margaret Miller, a solo by Anna Todd accompanied by Eddie Gaunt. a duet by Joyce and Gladys McDon. aid, At the conclusion games were played after which lunch including iee cream; was served, The children also tub received a bag of candy, nuts and oranges. Mr. and Mrs, G. S. McIntyre and Donald of Ottawa, who spent Christ. mas With his mother at Paisley, made KLMORg The Collectors for the McIntosh and Belmore branch of the Bible Soc- iety have just completed ..their canvas for 1950 and were pleased to rePOrt that $174.0() has-been sent in to head- quarters. This is our best year yet, but the post of printing Bibles, like everything else,. has greatly increased during the last few years, so larger contributions are necessary, if the work is to be maintained. The Presbyterian ladies held a quilting at the church last Wednesday and made a comforter for one of the Indian schools which the WKS, supports, Mr. George Pomeroy of Qu'Appelle, $ask„ spent Friday with his cousin, Mrs, John Harper. Mr. Wm. Nickel motored to Tor onto on Wednesday and visited with his daughter and family. Mrs. Nickel returned home, We extend our congratulations to the newly weds, Mr. and Mrs. Don Schatte (nee Joyce Horton.) tMr. Win. Abraham of London and Mr. John Abraham of near Windsor, spent the Christmas holidays with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Abraham. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Walter Renwick had the misfortune to fail Sunday morning, fracturing her hip. She is at present in Wingham General Hospital and is reported to be as well as can be expected. Her many friends here wish her a speedy re- covery. oevi \ele were in Goderich on Monday .H. G. Press and Mr. Earl Mc-3r: afternoon attending the funeral of the latter's grandfather, Mr, Wm, Haw- kins, who passed away on Saturday, at the age of 92. Mr, and .Mrs. Thos. Abraham and Bill, also Mrs, Margaret' Willits of near Salem, and Mrs. Edgar Higgins of Brussels, attended the funeral on Saturday afternoon in Hamilton, of Mrs. W. J. Abraham of Bourlamaque, Que., -who passed away suddenly at Kirkland Lake on Thursday last, fol- lowing an operation. 35th Anniversary Mr, and Mrs. Robert Jeffray cele- brated their 35th wedding anniversary at the home of their son, Arnold, on Friday, December 22nd. Dr. and Mrs. MacDonald and the immediate family were guests at a turkey dinner at noon. A tiered wedding cake suitably decorated did honor to the occasion. Quite a, number of' relatives called in the afternoon to offer congratulations and enjoy a social time with them, We hope Mr, and Mrs. Jeffray will enjoy many more years of wedded happiness. 23rd Wedding Day Mr, and Mrs. Carl Douglas and Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Edgar were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hunkin, the evening of Dec, 24th., the 'occasion being their 23rd.wedding anniversary. Congratu- lations, Secretary: 'Your wife wants to kiss you over the phone, Business man: Take the message and I'll get it from you later. Frosh; Were you ever bothered with athlete's foot? Soph: Just once—when a' fullback caught me with his girl. HAMILTON OPTICAL CO. W. R. Hamilton, R. 0. Optometrist for Over 25 Years. Telephone 37 for Appointment. canned pears, heat the syrup with two slivers of ginger root. 8. Three dashes of celery salt over the sour cream dressing for fruit salad makes a • difference. 0, Ground cinnamon,, chocolate tuah ted milk powder, and sugar mixed together makes a delicious spread for hot buttered toast, 10. Monosodium glutamate improves the natural flavour of meats and Vegetables. Although it is a veget- able protein, it belongs on your spice shelf, C