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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-09-12, Page 56Page 8- Crossroads- Sept.. 19, 1984 6 _ A rare example of Mid -Victorian By James G. McCollam Member, Antique Appraisers Association of America Q. What can* you' tell me about my solid walnut desk that has been in our family for several generations? I am interested in its value and vintage. A. This mid-Victorian slant -front desk was made in third quarter of the 19th century and is quite rare. It should sell for $700 to $800. Q, This mark (sketch at- tached) is on my Haviland china. 1 First, I'd like to knoviy when it was used. Second, what is the difference bet- ween' china marked Havi- land and that marked Theo- dore Haviland? Theodore Haviland £imo9es FRANCE A. This mark was used from 1925 to 1938. China marked Haviland & Co, was made by Charles Haviland. That marked Theodore Haviland was made by Charles's brother. Q. You told me that my Norman Rockwell print was a"commercial print" and not worth very much. However, I just read in a magazine that Rockwell's lithograph of "Lincoln" sold for $6,200. Please explain. A. Rockwell's lithograph of "Lincoln" was a limited edition of 200, signed and numbered by Rockwell. A commercial print would be a photographic copy of the original lithograph printed in Large quantities. -` One is an original work of art; the other is a commer- cial copy of magazine or cal- endar quality. Send your questions about antiques with picture(s), a detailed description, stamp- ed, self-addressed envelope and $2 per item to James G. McCollarn, `2006 Beverly Place, South Bend, IN 46616. All questions will be answer- ed but published pictures cannot be returned. SLANT -FRONT DESK Should sel I, for $700 to $800 Microwcive spinach By Desiree Vivea gourmtstyie well, then staeeze to, remove Were you one of those kids most of water. Place cream who was force-fed spinach. cheese in' 1 -quart glass cas- because it would "make you serole and microwave 30 to grow tip big and strong, like 45 seconds, to soften. Stir in Popeye"? sourfcream, then artichokes, As a child, I didn't give a onion, salt and pepper. Add leafy green about growing up drained spinach, stir to blend to be strong, and I certainly ,and cover,_ Microwave 6 to 7 had no desire to be big. So% minutes, stirring after 3 the spinach usually ended up/ minutes, until heated in one corner of my plate. through. Sprinkle top with The thing I objected to was Parmesan cheese . and the consistency. In those microwave, uncovered, 2 days, we generally had can- minutes to melt cheese. ° ned spinach, which hasn't, as Serves 6. everyone knows, got the CHILLED most appealing texture in SPINACH -WALNUT the world. But then, a little SALAD older and (I hope) a bit more 11/z lbs. (2 bunches) sophisticated, I discovered spinach the joys of spinach salad. 1,2 up minced onion I'm still not a big fan of 1 tbsp. vegetable oil plain cooked spinach, but 1 clove garlic, minced or there are so many ways to crushed combine it with other foods: 1,4 tsp. salt in salads, cass.oles, quiche, . 1/8 tsp. pepper etc. I quite like the stuff 2 tbsp. chopped fresh mint, when it appears on my plate or 1 tsp. dried in any form other than a 1 cup plain yogurt slimy green lump. 1i2 cup chopped walnuts Raw or cooked, it's an ex- Wash spinach thoroughly, cellent source of vitamin C drain. Cut off stems and and iron. Fresh raw spinach discard. Chop spinach leaves also contains 'good amounts finely and place in covered of thiamine and riboflavin. 11/2 -quart casserole. Mi - The only problem with crowave, about 3 to 4 fresh spinach is that it's minutes, until barely tender. usually pretty sandy, and Add onion and oil to spinach, has to be rinsed several stirring gently to mix. In times — and rinsed well — or separate bowl, blend to- • you'll find yourself biting Other garlic, salt, pepper, into true grit. Some markets mint and yogurt. Stir) gently sell prewashed, spinach, into spinach. Chill 1 hour which eliminates the bother . before serving, and garnish or rinsing. Chopped frozen with chopped walnuts. spinach is easier still, -and Serves 4. since spinach freezes better SPANAKORIZO than many vegetables, this is 2 lbs. (about 3 bunches) fry h probably the most popular spinach form. • One-third cup olive or vege- SPINACH 'N' ARTICHOKE table oil CASSEROLE 1'2 cup chopped onion 2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen 1 small clove garlic, minced chopped spinach 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup raw white rice 1 (6 oz.) jar marinated arti- 1 tbsp. tomato paste choke hearts, undrained 2 cups water • • 3 tbsps. minced onion Wash spinach well. Drain 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper thoroughly and pat .dry with 13 cup grated Parmesan paper towels, then chop cheese • coarsely. Place spinach in 2 - ..Cut opening in top of each quart glass casserole with box of spinach. Microwave . oil, onion, garlic, salt, spinach, in packages,. 7 to ,8 pepper and parsley. Cover - minutes, until thawed. Drain and microwave 5 minutes. fresh 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley `Oliver' has encores during plowing match Theatre buffs who missed the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) hit produc- tion of the musical qassic "Oliver" last November, will get a second chance to see the play this fall. The show, which played to packed houses during a run of nine performances last year, returns to .the Harris - ton Town Hall 'Theatre for six shows, from Sept. 25 to 29 .41 only Palmerston 3432201 Scott, Trevor and Angela Chambers, children of Garry and Karen, Wroxeter, Ont. Want finished portraits for Christmas? Call us now at 343-2201 to arrange a time. Note: For those families only able to get together between Christmas and New Years tDcc. 27-30 inclusive), we will be open to serve you. Call 343-2201 early to reserve a time. inclusive. Evening perform- ances are at 8 p.m. and there will be two shows on Satur- day, Sept.. 29, a regular eve- ning show .and a matinee at 2 p.m. The play is being repeated,. due to the popularity of its last run, during the 1984 - International Plowing Match being held between Harris - ton and Teviotdale, at the re- quest of plowing match or- . ganizers. Most of the 48 cast mem- bers from last year's pro- duction are returning in their roles, giving Patrick Smith an experienced cast. The title role of Oliver Twiest will once again be played by Kevin Harris, of Harriston. In addition to directing, Smith, the Guild's artistic :. director, will repeat his por• - trayal of Fagin. Harriston area native Richard Jaun- zemis is back as the dastard- ly Bill Sikes and Jacqueline Morgan of Mount Forest ap- pears again as the song- stress Nancy. ,There will also be a few nw faces among the case, including Chad Penwarden of Mount Forest who is tak- ing over the role of the Artful Doger. Music is a key element in any staging of "Oliver" and that aspect is beautifully provided for in the form of an updated soundtrack, pre- pared by Lindsay Morgan. . Morgan, a professional musician, mixed all the tracks and plays all the in- struments on the sound- track. He has prepared an album consisting of all the music ;and the voices of the castmembers which will be on sale at performances. Dance numbers will have an extra touch of refinement as .some new choreography has been added. Barbara Illingsworth, a Kenilworth area resident with ex- perience in varied aspects of" theatre, is working with the dancers on perfecting the new steps. Casting is already set for the GWTG's next production, which will be the stage ver- sion of "On Golden Pond". Rehearsals will begin short- ly after the end of this run of "Oliver" and 'the show will be staged from Nov. 15-24. With back of spoon, make nest of spinach by pushing some of it up sides of casse- role. Pour rice in center. Mix together tomato paste and water, pour over rice. Cover and microwave 15 minutes, stirring rice gently every 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes beforeserving. Serves 8. Recipes in this column are tested in 625- to 700 -watt mic- rowave ovens. Foods are cocked on high (100 per cent power) and uncovered un- less otherwise specified. , GENERAL MEETING Wethesday, Sept. 26, 1984 Kitchener -Waterloo Hospital Auditorium (off Park Street) The Canadian Foundation For Ileitis & Colitis Waterloo -Wellington Chapter 14 Health and Weltare Sante et Bien etre social Canada Canada Canada The following story is from The Hole in the Fence. a Canadian children's story- - book about the adventures of Vegetable characters. • These stories are not mere- ly. children's entertainment. Instead. they are contem- porary fables for parents and children to talk about together: 14 Onion has the flue l ) \Jr.�, Show Potato and Onion what happens first, second, third, etc., by .printing numerals in the circles. Clues 1) see doctor for prescription 2) . get medicine 3) read label -on medicine 4) take medicine `as prescribed 5) store medicine in safe place 6) rest and feel better Colour the pictures. In today's story, Potato learns to follow doctor's instructions when using medicine. Onion is feeling bad. His head hurts. He feels hot. He aches all over, and he can't stop coughing. "Let me see your tongue," Potato says, very concerned. "Yuuck, what an awful colour." "I don't feel good at all," whines Onion. "Do something." Potato isn't sure what to do. "Stay here. 111 ask Corn. She'll know." Potato runs all the way. "Corn, Onion doesn't feel good. What should we do?" "Is he sick?" asks Corn. "Yes, I think so," Potato r ?pl' 's ur- gently. "I'll. ask Uncle Corn to have a look at him," says Corn. "He's a doctor." Potato hurries back to Onion. doctor's coming," he says. A little later, Uncle Corn arrives and examines Onion. He feels Onion's wrist to check his pulse. He listens to Onion's breathing with his stethoscope. Then Uncle Corn puts a thermometer in Onion's mouth to take his temperature. "Well? Well?" says Potato impatiently. "It's` not too serious," Doctor Corn says. "He has the flu." Doctor Corn reaches in his bag and brings out a pen and paper. He writes a prescription and gives it to Potato. "Take this to the drug- store," says Doctor Corn, "and they will give you Onion's medicine." "Will it work? Will. it make him feel "The better?" asks Potato. "Yes," says Doctor Corn, "he'll be well soon." Potato goes to the. drugstore and comes back with a bottle. "One teaspoon three times a day," he reads. "The Doctor said I must follow the instructions carefully." Potato gives Onion the medicine. He is very careful not to spill any. Then he puts the bottle safely in the medicine cabinet. Later, Mr. Cabbage comes by to see Onion. "He's fast asleep," says Potato. "You've been very clever today," says Mr. Cabbage. "I'm proud of you." Potato smiles happily. "I'm not so dumb after all," he thinks. Soon Onion is well again. The Hole in the Fence, a 132 -page col- our illustrated storybook published by Health and Welfare Canada, was developed in cooperation with provincial alcohol/drug commissions/foundations. It is available for $4.50 through local bookstores or by send- ing a cheque/money order payable to the Receiver General of Canada to: Canadian Government Publishing Centre, Hull, Quebec, KIA 0S9. Afamily guide to this preventive drug edu- cation and living skills program contains story resumes, colouring pictures, home crafts and discussion ideas. It is available free, on request, from The Hole in the Fence, Box 8888, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 3J2. Egalement disponible en francais sous le titre "Mes arnis, mon jardin".