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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-11-25, Page 4Page 4 Wirlgham Advance -Times, Thursday, Nov, 25, 196.5 features from The World of Women' Home and The Housewife Secrets from the Blue Barn Kitchen By Kay Grose Listowel TIPS FOR BETTER CHRISTMAS CAKES Buy halves or pieces of nuts instead of whole nuts. Improve their flavor by browning them slightly in a moderate oven. If other nuts and fruits are preferred to those stated in the recipe, they may be substitut- ed as long as the total amount remains the same. To keep stored cakes from moulding, cool them com- pletely before wrapping in plas- tic wrap, waxed paper or foil. Store in a cool dry place. For added flavor, sprinkle stored cakes with a little rum or brandy. For long periods of storage, freeze wrapped cake after it has been aged. Line greased pans with heavy aluminum foil or two layers of brown paper and grease the foil or paper. With smaller pans, just grease them well. Fill prepared pans to within '`z inch of top. Leave enough space between pans in the oven so that the heat can circulate freely be- .tween them. Place a shallow pan of hot water on bottom of oven to give the cakes a thin- ner, lighter crust. Baking times are only ap- proximate. Double -test the cake for doneness by inserting a cake tester in the centre - when cake is done the tester will come out clean. Bake all cakes both large and small in a slow oven 275 to 300 degrees. Small individual cakes in muf- fin pans will bake in about 40 minutes, loaf cakes in about 2 hours, tube pan cakes in 22 to 3"hours and larger cakes 21-41 hours depending on thickness. WHITE FRUIT CAKE i cup chopped, moist, shred- ded or flaked coconut 1 cup golden seedless raisins 1 cup cut mixed fruit 1 cup candied or drained mara- schino cherries, halved -`i cup toasted slivered or sliced almonds 2e cups all-purpose (bread) flour 1 tsp. baking powder i tsp. salt 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup fine sugar i tsp. vanilla i tsp. almond flavouring ELLIOTT'S BEAUTY LOUNGE COLD WAVE BODY PERMS HAIR COLORING MAIN STREET, WINGHAM Phone 357-2981 3 eggs 3 tbls, apple juice 1 tbls, lemon juice Line an 8 -inch round or square fruit cake pan (31 inch- es deep) with heavy foil, greas- ed, or 2 layers of brown paper, greased. Combine the first five ingredients. Mix and sift dry ingredients and mix lightly through the fruit and nuts. Blend butter and sugar with flavorings. One at a time, add unbeaten eggs, beating well af- ter each addition. Alternately add the flour -fruit mixture and the juices. Fill prepared pan to within -inch of top. Place a pan of hot water in bottom of oven. Bake cake in a slow ov- en of 300 degrees for about.1.1 hours. 0--0--0 FRUIT CAKE 1 cup dried prunes or dates 1 cup dried apricots 11 cups seedless raisins 11 cups golden seedless raisins 1 cup blanched sliced or sliver- ed almonds 1 cup candied or glaced cher- ries, halved 2 cups diced candied pineap- ple or mixed fruit 22 cups diced candied mixed peel 1e cup butter 1* cup honey 6 eggs 21 cups all-purpose (bread) flour 1 tsp. baking powder lee tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon i tsp. cloves This makes 7-`z lbs. of cake - one 10 -inch tube pan or one 8 - inch tube pan and 2 to 3 small leaves. Line pans with greas- ed foil or 2 layers of greased brown paper and one of greased waxed paper.. Cover prunes and apricots with boiling water. Let stand 5 minutes. Rinse and drain raisins. Cut prunes from pits into small pieces. Slice apricots. Halve cherries. Com- bine all fruits and nuts. Blend butter and honey. Add unbeat- en eggs, one at a time, beat- ing well after each addition. Blend in sifted dry ingredients, including spices. Add fruits and nuts. Fill prepared pans to within i inch of top. Bake in a very slow oven of 250 degrees with a shallow pan of hot water on floor of oven 4 hours for 10 - inch tube pan and about 2 hours for small loaves. 0--0--0 ALMOND FRUIT CAKE (No bake - 41 lb.) Preparation time 20 minutes. 1 cup almond halves 14 oz. package (about 4 cups) graham cracker crumbs 14 cups seedless raisins 1 cup diced dates 8 oz. pkg. cut mixed glace fruit 1 cup maraschino cherries, FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE .. . Drop-in Service If you can't get your cleaning to us by closing time— don't fret. Just bring it along and drop your parcel into the chute we have placed at the front of our building. Your garments will receive the careful at- tention which we have set as our most important standard. Make sure your parcel carries your name and address. .... REMEMBER, TOO, THAT WE HAVE A REGULAR SYSTEM OF HOUSE-TO-HOUSE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY. ALSO: Complete Laundry Service McINNES DRY CLEANERS PHONE 357-3750 = WINGHAM All Units Contribute To Success of Bazaar The United Church Women held a very successful Christ- mas tea, bake sale, and sale of other articles in the Sunday School room and gymnasium last Wednesday afternoon. Rev. C. M. Jardine opened the event at three o'clock and welcomed the guests. Receiv- ing at the door were Mrs.C.M. Jardine and Mrs. Jack Reavie, vice-president, during the ab- sence of Mrs. G. W. Tiffin, president. The large centre table was spread with a lace cloth, cen- tered with a very unique white Christmas tree complete with coloured balls. Red candles in silver candelabra completed the decorations. Each tea ta- ble had a similar teasel cen- trepiece. Mrs. Roy Bennett, convener of arrangements, as- sisted by Mrs. K. E. Wood was responsible for the decor- ating. Each unit had a stall where the members displayed their goods. Unit 1 displayed cards, homemade candy and miscel- laneous articles. Unit 2 fea- tured corsages, stuffed toys and mincemeat. Unit 3 had aprons, knitted articles, fresh eggs and vegetables from the farm and even a lovely floral arrange- ment. Unit 4 sold homemade can- dy, Christmas cards and many handmade articles suitable for Y„N small gifts such as children's mitts and socks, baby outfits, doilies. Unit 5 displayed ta- ble and Christmas decorations. Unit 6 had a lovely display of Christmas stockings, shoe bags, utility bags, doorknob decor- • ations and gift tags. All home- made baking was sold from a bake table supplied by all units. The Afternoon Unit had a large table named, "Country Fair”. There you could buy al- most anything from delicious homemade bread, buns, cakes, tarts, and pies to maple syrup, jams, pickles and homemade soap. They had fine pieces of needlework and also products from the garden. It was a love- ly display and sold readily. Many members assisted on all committees and served at the tea tables and in the kit- chen, all of which contributed in a large measure to the suc- cess of this annual event. Receives Diploma Miss Janet Beecroft, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Bee- croft, received her A,R,C.T, diploma from the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music at the graduation exercises held at Convocation Hall on Monday evening, November 15th. Her parents were in attendance. Ann Landers Dear Ann Landers: My hus- band's oldest sister lived with us from bhe day we married. Their relationship was more like mother and son than bro- ther and sister, I didn't know how sick they were until it was too late. For 18 years I lived like a stranger in my own home, My husband's sister did the cook- ing .and I was not allowed in the kitchen except to clean it up. But she hated housework so she didn't do any and I was treated like a maid, We had no children. My sister-in-law said God was punishing me be- cause I was a convert to their religion—not born into it. I could write a book on that woman. She was like a charac- ter from a novel. But what's the use? What I need now is a solution. My husband died suddenly three weeks ago. The house -we live in was a gift from my father who wisely insisted that I keep it in my name. Now my sister-in-law refuses to move. She says the memories inside bhe house are all she has left of her brother. What shall I do? -PRISONER, Dear Prisoner: Sell the house and set yourself free. Dear Ann Landers: I am having a problem with my 17- r l' year-old son, He has been dat- ing a girl who is only 13 but she could pass for 10, When a friend of mine asked why Billy was taking out a girl who was in the seventh graue I couldn't believe it was true. The girl's parents are sep- arated and she lives with an aunt. She can stay out as late as she pleases. One evening she was here watching TV and a terrific storm came up. Billy asked if she could spend the night, I , "All right, but she must call saidher .aunt and get permission." The girl piped up, "My aunt couldn't care less where I spend the night." I finally called her .aunt myself. My boy's father is dead and I can't seem to get through to him. He is with this girl every night and I'm afraid they'll get into trouble. I need your help. --APLENTY WORRIED, Dear Worried: You need more help than I can give you. And you need it immediately. Someone in whom the boy has confidence must speak to him. I suggest your clergyman, your physician, a teacher or a relative who can talk to the boy like a Dutch uncle. And good luck. Dear Ann Landers: I am a 10 -year-old girl who is all mixed up. My mother says I Grey -Bruce Area WI Convention The seventh Grey -Bruce Area 2 -day convention of Women's Institute was held in the Colis- eum, Owen Sound last week. Registration totalled 456, with the theme "Our influence is as broad as our love". The presi- dent, Mrs. Arthur Maundrel, Southampton was assisted in ses- sions by the vice presidents. drained and quartered 101 oz. package miniature marshmallows 1 tbls. grated orange rind 3/4 cup orange juice e tsp. each of cinnamon, nut- meg and cloves 1/8 tsp. each of allspice 1 tsp. vanilla Line 9e by 5* by 2 3/4 inch loaf pan with two strips of wax- ed paper, extending paper 3 inches above pan. In a large bowl, combine nuts, crumbs, raisins, dates, glace fruit and cherries. In top of double boil- er, melt marshmallows with rind, juice and spices. Add to fruit nut mixture with vanilla. Fill prepared pan, pressing down with a spoon. Fold wax- ed paper over cake and press down with hands. If desired, garnish cake with additional cherries and nuts. Chill in re- frigerator 6 to 8 hours. To store, wrap well and keep in refriger- ator several weeks. 0--0-„-0 STEAMED CARROT PUDDING (10 servings) Preparation time: 25 minutes 1 lb. suet 1 cup sugar 3 eggs, separated is tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 1 cup soft stale bread crumbs 1 cup fine, dry bread crumbs cup raisins 2 cups finely grated carrot 2 tbls. cream Blend together suet and su- gar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks and remaining in- gredients, blending thoroughly. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Spoon into 8 to 10 in- dividual greased moulds; cover with double thickness of foil. Place on rack in large shallow pan. Add water to reach half- way up moulds. Cover pan and steam puddings about 1 hour. Keep water boiling and add more if needed. Cool, wrap and freeze to keep. Reheat 11 hours to serve: Mrs. Victor Emerson, secre- tary, of Whitechurch, read the minutes. The treasurer's state- ment, by Mrs. Gordon Craw- ford, Port Elgin, showed total expenditure, $1,362.49, with a balance on hand 1965 - $692.67. Mrs. Leonard Trivers, Thes- salon, president of Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario, presented her address. Many learned with deep regret of the recent passing of a former F. W.I.O, president, Mrs. Gordon MacPhatter, Leith. Many of the Women's Insti- tute projects were discussed at this time. The F. W , I, C. na- tional convention will be held in Guelph the week of June 12, 1967. The president of the As- sociated Country Women of the World, Mrs. Aroti Dutt, India, has accepted an invitation to be present. With this conven- tion, Mrs. Trivers completes a three-year term, and she was presented with a remembrance from the Grey -Bruce Area by Mrs. Maundrel at the close of Wednesday's session. Interesting reports from Pro- vincial Board directors were heard. Reports of Standing Committee conveners were giv- en by Mrs. Harold Wolfe, Dob- binton, Mrs. J. C. Jackson, Owen Sound, Mrs. Wilmer Dar- roch, Mount Forest, Mrs. G.F. Hepburn, Wiarton, Mrs, Victor Dudgeon, Mrs. Wilson Johnston, Woodford, Public Relations re- port by Mrs. Harvey Houston, Holyrood. From Bruce South District, Mrs. Geo. Whitby of Lucknow, a member of the entertainment committee, had Mrs. Harold Haldenby, Holyrood, present a medley of old favourite songs attired in "Turn of the Century' costume. Her accompanist was Mrs. Jas. McEwan. The Tuesday evening ban- quet was attended by 400. Ethel Brant Monture, Indian lecturer and author was the guest speaker. The Owen Sound String Ensemble present- ed several selections. Greeting: were extended by Mrs, Trivers on behalf of F. W.I.O. Board and Grant Sweiger, agricul- tural representative for Grey County, Miss Helen McKercher, Dir- ector, Home Economics Ser- vice Extension Branch, Depart- ment of Agriculture, Toronto, presented a report. Miss Flora Durnin, Grey County, and Mrs. Geo. Holm, Bruce County home economists received commendation for the splendid work they are doing with 4-H homemaking club work. Mrs. Holm presented a detailed ac- count of completions of the both counties, with an exhibit and commentary made by two of the Grey County 4-H home- making club girls. A panel discussion, "The Women's Institute in the Com- munity", made one realize that as an educational group it has long been known as the Rural Woman's University. Mrs. Ivor Spencer, Tara was moderator, panel members Mrs. T. J. Cor nich, Chesley, Mrs. Graham Chambers, Shallow Lake and Mrs. Ken Spence, Owen Sound. A resolution was carried that manufacturers of play pens and cribs be asked to place the spindles closer together so a child's head might not be lodg- ed with disastrous results. Mrs. Trivers' brief account of the A.C.W.W., as they met in Dublin, Ireland was most en- lightening. The 1968 A.C.W. W. will be held in the United States. The executive of Grey -Bruce Area will have a few changes for 1966 and the new officers are as listed: Mrs. Ed. Carson, Desboro, secretary; newly - elected Provincial board mem- bers Sub. 14, Mrs. W. H. Clug- ston, Markdale, alternate Mrs. Geo. Alderice, Meaford; Sub. 15, Mrs. Percy Radbourne, Owen Sound, alt. Mrs. Nor- man Smith, Shallow Lake. must always tell the truth ex- cept when I lie for her. When I ask why it's OK to lie for her she says, "Because I am your, mother and you have to do as I say." The lies x have to tell for her are mostly on the tele, phone although sometiknes they are in-person lies. There are certain people my mother doesn't like to talk to and when they call up I ant sup- posed to say my mother isn't .home, even if she is. When a certain neighbor comes to the door I have orders to say, 'tiMy mother just left," Yesterday I told my mother I hate to lie and 'she said, "You are not lying, You are doing as you are told." I am all mixed up, Please set me straight, BETTY, Dear Betty: Kids should do as they aro told, but they should not be told to do things that mix then up. Tell your mother you wrote to nie and that I said you are a very honest girl and I hate to see you dhange because you got mixed up. Ask her to please excuse you from lying for her from now on. 0--0--0 What is French Kissing? Is it wrong? Who should set the necking limits—the boy or the girl. Can a shotgun wedding succeed? Read Ann Landers' booklet, "Teen-age Sex — Ten Ways to Cool it." Send 50 cents in coin and a long, self address. ed, stamped envelope, Ann Landers will be glad to help you with your problems. Send them to her in care of this newspaper enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envel- ope. Lady: " Are you sure these lobsters are fresh'?" Fishmonger: "Madam, they are positively insulting." 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