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The Clinton News Record, 1940-02-15, Page 7' THURS., FEB. 15, 1940 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD` PAGE 7 HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS HEALTH *They Make Delicious Tea rif THIS .1IIODS MODEST T CORNER IS DEDICATED TO THE POETS Here They Will Sing You Their Songs—Sometnnes Gay, Sometimes Sad—But Always Helpful and Inspiring. MY JEWELS Today has been a jewel ease, With gems for all my needs; The hour of dawn held rubies rids As pomegranate seeds. s,Ganeath a turquoise dome outspread. The crystal morning hours, .Tossed emeralds upon the leaves • And pearls among the flowers. The riper hours of afternoon With warmer gems were blessed ` When pearls gave place to opals, And they to amethyst. And now the night her sapphire robe Has spread about my way; And studded it with diamonds To crown my jewelled day. HIGHLAND HEART Iv'e never seen old Scotland's purple hills,— Between that land and mine an ocean rons,— The lands from which my exiled fathers came, With love for it sleep -rooted in their souls; With love for the Highlands, love that could not die, Tho' far from home with longing hearts and sore, And every song they sang was a lam- ent For heather -hills that they would see PASSING THROUGH Isaiah 43-2 Is there any heart 'discouraged as it journeys on its way? Does there seem. to be, more darkness Than there is of sunny day? Oh! it's hard to learn the lesson, as we pass beneath the rod, That the sunshine and the shadow r serve alike the will of God. But there comes a word of promise, like the promise in the bow, That however deep the waters, they . shall never overflow. When the flesh is word and weary, and the spirit is depressed, And temptations sweep upon it like a storm on ocean's breast There's a haven ever open for the tempest -driven bird, There's a shelter for the tempted in promise of the word; For the standard of the spirit shall be raised against the foe, And however deep the waters, they no mono. • ..- And now a century is past and !TIM', Gut I, Canadian born, of Celtic blood, Stili sing the same old songs my fath- ers sang, And feel the Scotch blood in my pulses thud, Whene'er the kilted lads go march- ing by, . My Highland heart beats time with every step,— I seem to hear a far-off battle -cry. ,Haw strange sweet and sad that Love of home, Which burned in those strong hears of long ago, ,Arai smoulders still within their child - rears hearts. For when I dream that some day I shall go • Across the seas to view that much loved land, ..And when o'er hill of heather I shall The Day Ot The Lord The By • "PEG" COOKING'' We will conclnde• our thought this Revealing Himself to the Young morning with the text with which we People, Ile said, "Young inen and, began ''T 'ani the Lord thy, God, which women, boys and girls. - I gave any have'brovght thee cut of the land of life far you in. order that you might' If your jam cupboard shows a WINTER JA11IS MAKE SUPPLY BEFORE SUMMER STOCK EXHAUSTED By: Katharine Baker CARE OF CHILDREN The Prime Minister's Wife In war, as in peace, Mrs. Neville, . Mrs. Chamberlain always has a.. Chamberlain shares the burden of fiver small contrast ..of soft, colour in her husband's political life. I clothee,and presents an attractive ail - Mr. Chamberlain has described his pearance with her white hair, large wife as "the lady who knows all my blueeyes and gay, spontaneous smile, secrets but neverlets thein out, Who She gives the impression of being., gently corneas my faults, who never impulsive and makes quick, 'deeisive Egypt,' Iiut 'df, the 'house of bondage have everlasting pleasure in the life tendency to emptiness about this time, forgets to praise me, Who remembers movements. At the same time she . .. Remember: the Sabbath day to beyond and is this the return you it's a sure sign that the jam and all the things that I forget and Who,' dignified and has the outward air keep.it-holy:" " Iare. giving me? Does the Sabbath jelly you made during the summer for nearly thirty years now, has been of a gz'ande dame: Just then to 'the. 'aanazeirnent of mean nothing to you? I. was nothing short of "swell". At the my best friend and counsellor" I A charming, clever and loyal wom- everyone 1w•the congregation a figure' "I made it a day of rest, not a same time, it's a sign that there will The Prime . Minister is genuinely an, she sets a fine example. — The arrayed in a: long *title flowing robe day for skating, skiing, ball playing,: soon be loud squawks from the mem- dependent upon Mrs. Chamberlain: Blue Be11• and with a very sad countenance, tennis and other sports. It is, a clay 'hors of your family when there is no She is part of both his official and stood besidethe minister and said,! for worship and quiet meditation. snore home-made jam. everyday life to a degree unusual in "Where are my people? Why are ' There is a Judgment day coming when The best way to forestall this sit- the world of polities. In peacetime; they not in my house this bright Sab- I God will deal with you as you have uation ' is to make winter jam naw Mrs. Chamberlain was known. as the bath day which God has given them (dealt with Him. Leave your evil ways before your summer supply is com- most successful hostess London has in order that they might come to- and turn to Him. Sou will find much gather in His house to worship Him.' more happiness. in following Him than I was present at year Sunday School:in breaking the Sabbath. and there were comparatively ' few,.' "What night do you have Prayer children there. .'" Where are they? ,Meeting?" Jesus aked the minister. Gather together a representation of Sadly he 'replied, "We have not had your different departments and come 'Prayer Meeting for :many months, so yourself and we will go out and see few came we decided to do away with where they are." lit, but we will commnce it right away Jesus Christ, for it was lie, and the again." • ; , twelve mien and women, young anad IJesus seeing that a great lesson had old, started cut, as they jos neyed I been learned by the twelve, kindly down the street two children about said, "What a tragedy it is to aee ten and twelve yeays of 'gage came I God's day being spent. in the way it running along with skates over their now- is, by both old and young. The shoulders. There was no sign of Prayer Meeting is the main stay of recognition on the part of any oftthe church and no church can expect those who were in the company of to prosper spiritually or financially Jesus. One of the boys ran up to without it. a worried looking man and said "Hello Have parents no longer any control Dad! ' We have had the greatest lot over their children and have children of fun skating. The ice was grand." lost their respect for their parents, "Is this your son?" enquired Jesus when they will disregard their wishes (who to the children was invisible). in this matter and go off with those With downcast eyes the father ack- who do not care for God. Will some nowledged the relationship. "Thenchild not start a S'miday observance why was he net in church with yott?" class and thus be the means of saving "Well, he went to Sunday School end many souls." then wanted. I to go skating so badly Can we wonder that God has allowed that I hated to refuse hini" "Ap- this terrible war when we see how parently you shave no control over His day is disregarded. The wonder those whom I have entrusted to your , is that we are not all stricken dend care to bring up so that they night in an instant without giving us any spend Eternity with me. Some day further opportunity to accept His he will scorn you for your inability kindness. to control him." shall never overflow, When a sorrow comes upon you that no other soul can share, And the burden seems too heavy for the human heart to bear, There is One whose grace can com- fort if you'll give Him an abode; There' a Burden-A'mu:1s heady, if you'll trust Him with your load. For the precious promise reaches to the depths of human woe, That however deep the waters, they shall never overflow. When the sands of life are ebbing and I near the Jordan's shore, When I see the waters rising, and I hear the billows roar, I will teach my hands to Jesus, in His bosom I shall hide, And 'twill only be a moment till I reach the other side. It is then the fullest meaning of the promise I shall know— When thou passest through the wat- ers, they shall never overflow. —Author Unknown. WHO MAKES OUR FRIENDS Two blocks down the street several children and young people greeted different members of the twelve, one young lady on being reprimanded by her mother for tobogganing on Sun- day replied "Why mother, what is the matter with you to -day? You have been allowing me to go skating and tobogganing in the winter and parties are in full swing these days to play tennis in the summer. What and such exercise calls for extra food bas got into you now? Church does at peculiar. hours. Winter sports have not mean a thing in the wide world a habit of breeding amazingly healthy ter me. 1 do not know what the appetites, so keep the cupboard well minister is talking about half the stocked with foodstuffs from which tine. We never see a Bible at home. quick, tasty lunches can be prepared Don't you remember you used to send without too much fuse. Here is a us out to play on Sunday while you rarebit made .with canned chicken and dad went some place to play haddie which can be whipped together cards, or bowl, or out to the golf in nothing flat and will be .consumed course. Before we got the ear we in about the salve time. While the used to go to Sunday School and to toast is being made, a cream sauce, church, but that is all in the past now.: (to ♦which 14. cup grated old Can- What anWhat has happened to Hake you talk adieu cheese is added- can be pre - that way to -day ?" I pared. Three oars were drawn up in front) Finnan Haddie Rarebit of a well -kept home. Two young. 6 slices butered toast I think that Gad will never send people were hurrying from the house) 1 can Canadian chicken haddie A gift as precious as a friend; with skiis and equipment to join those 11/a cups cheese sauce A friend who always understands, already in the cars. A man and woman! paprika And fills a need as it demands; of the party led by Jesus attempted'Spread toast with chicken haddie as to slip into the house unnoticed. Jesus, it comes from the can. Cover with A friend who always stands the test, Law thein and enquired, "Do you live cheese sauce and sprinkle with pap - When skies are bright or overcast, here?" Shamefully they replied, "Yes,'rika. Serve at once with pickles and roam, Who sees our faults that merit blame, we do." "Good-bye," called the youths celery. 1 know I shall not feel a stranger But keeps on loving just the sane; as they drove off. "We will be backs With a chocolate cake and a hot 'there, Who does far more than creeds can do for dinner. The gang will be with' drink this makes a very satisfying But just a wanderer returning horse. To make us good, to make us true. us. We have left word with Jim to snack at whatever time it is served'. —H. C. MacDonald, Earth's joys a sweet contentment lend have the floor well polished as we ere But only God can make a friend! dinner like we did last —Agoing to dance and play earths after non. week." Let us from our hearts say: "Take my will and make it Thine, It shall be no longer mine." "PEG" Snacks For Sports Enthusiasts Skiing, skating and toboganning pletely exhausted. Hereis a simple recipe which makes a delicious jam at very little cost. • DRIED APRICOT JAM 4 cups (2 lbs.) prepared fruit 7 cups (3 lbs.) sugar 1 bottle fruit pectin Keeping Furniture TJp To Par had for many years. There. is no Dur'fng,the winter it becomes neces- doubt that she is deeply fond of No. Bary to give special care to furniture. 10 Downing Street—not only for its Hot, dry rooms can dry out woods beautiful eighteenth century propor- tions, but far its historical ties. Once, when receiving a party of colonial visitors at the official residence, she entertained them with a short, inform - Ta prepare fruit, add 314, cups water al lecture on the history of the old Marred Surfaces and juice of 1 medium lemon to 2/1 house, compiled from her own re- As for scratches that so often seem pound apricots. Cover and let stand searches. to come from nowhere to mar fine 4 hours or overnight. Drain fruit, The success Mrs. Chamberlain has surfaces, there is a tinted wax with grind or chop fine, and mix with made of her role of Prime Minister's enough wood stain added to cover these. It is quite satisfactory when polishing slightly damaged furniture. It comes in mahogany, walnut and light wood tints to match most furni- ture, If you have antiques of old pieces Of furniture, groom them with a. mixture of two Tarts of turpentine to one part of linseed oil, or equal parts of turpentine, linseed oil and vinegar. Apply with a soft cloth and rub. Palish well with a dry cloth. Wash Upholstery Upholstered furniture fabrics may be washed, if the tapestry, denim, rep or other covering is fast colour. First, clean as thoroughly as possible by brushing with a stiff suds as fol- lows: Shave and dissolve half a cake (or one cup of flakes) or any pure, neutral soap, in a quart of boiling water. to mind, her words are carefully Mix a small amount of this solution Seem figs. Add lemon juice and guarded. Her remark about herself— with a little cold water: to beat to water; cover, and let stand 4 hours orsuds and apply with a clean, stiff, that she is the most discreet wife a drycloth. Usingthis suds, scrub overnight. Drain juice into large Prime Minister ever had — is not saucepan 'crush fruit thoroughly, and without warrant. about a 10 -inch circle of the surface add to juice. Add 'sugar, mix, and at a time, using a stiff brushy and bring to a full rolling boil. Boil hard Their deep religious conviction is rubbing with a rotary motion. The 1 minute, stirring constantly over only one of the ties between Mrs. material should not be soaked or very entire bottom before and while boil- Chamberlain and her distinguished wet. With a spatula scrape off all ing to prevent sticking. Remove from husband. They are together nearly the lather possible, and then wipe fire and stir in pectin. Pour quickly. all the time only rival engagements with a damp sponge. Scrubbing such Cover hot jars with film of hot paraf- of the first importance can separate pile fabrics as corduroy, velvet and velours will mat the surface. These fabrics should be brushed thoroughly with a soft brush against the nap when almost, dry. and even crack them. From 40 to 60 per cent humidity in rooms is healthy for furniture. Don't place fine woods near hot radiators or fires, or near open windows. TO A CAT WHO IS MISSED Marjorie Kedow Woodruff .. My house, these days, is haunted by a little golden gihost— When twilight creeps inside the walls I feel his presence most, 'Por while I cut the erusy loaf and spread the cloth for tea, Daintily, on velvet pads, he follows after me. GOD HEARS PRAYER If radio's slim fingers Can pluck a melody From night and toss it over A continent or sea; If the petalled white ,nntes Of a violin Are blown across a mountain Or a city's din: If song's like crimson roses Are culled from thin blue air, Topaz eyes and lifted paws implore Why should mortals wonder ire for a .scrap; If God hears prayer?" Then he selects a cushioned seat to start his evening nap. Busily a coral tongue tidies silken hair,- -Bub, airy.-Bub, looking too intently, I find an Takes time to chop nuts When get - empty chair! ting ready for cakes, :salads, cookies, .. Later„ dreaming by myself, with all etc., so why not de it 'a quicker way, the household still, I simply by plaeing the required Kitchen Chatter Abraham Lincoln Further an some little tots ran up Born February 12, 1809 to the group. A bright inquisitive From Henry Watterson's Famous faced lad called, "I3el10 mom! where Tribute have you been?" Upon being told, • . "to church"; the little one asked, Born as lovely as the Son of God in "What did you do there?" "That is a hovel; reared in penury, squalor, where we worship God." To the eon- with no gleam of light or fair sur- sternatian of the mother, he asked, rounding; without graces, actual or "Who is He?"acquired. without name or fame or i Upon another member of the OM- affical training; it was reserved for mission attempting to quietly separate this strange being, late in life, to be himself from the group and go into snatched from obscurity, raised to a home, Jesus said "We will .all go supreme command at a supreme mom ih." In tlae living roam a young man ent, and intrusted with the destiny of rose to greet the party, with him a nation. were several young people, After Where did. Shakespeare get his casual greetings he said, "Am so glad genius? Where did Mozart get his you came. Now we can settle the music? Whose hand Smote the lyre question we were In doubt about.: of the Scottish ploughman, and stay= We want to arrange for the play we ed the life of the German priest?. are putting on in connection with the. God, God, and God alone; and as sure. Young People's Society and we did not ly as these were raised up by God; know whether Sacrament was next inspired by God, was Abraham Lin - Sunday or the following Sunday. We coin; and a thousand years hence, no An importunate Bodden ghost comes amount on a board and rolling anti were not sure whether there was to drama, no tragedy wander, or be fol- . tapping at my sill,the rolling pan. The amount of Pres -be Preparatory Services or not. On lowed by manldncl with sleepier feeling ':"Though I throw the :shutters wide,Iaure determines the size of pieces, se account of so few coming it has been than that which tells the story of his and peer, and call and call—• I govern yourself accordingly. I£ you °e m.itted the last couple of years. The life and death. -Just the lonely dark stares in; there's object to tears while peeling (Ynoons, auditorium of the church house is tea nothing else at ally • Walking in thci garden before the world's astir, ::Behind the dewy marigolds I.tear aI—H you want it chopped, cut across sternly said, "You are the shepherd when he met a Highlander. joyful purr, land down several times and if some' this flock, and do you allow such "I guess, friend, 1 sire am lost'. And I shut my eyes and see him, stray bits fall from the hand, the things in my house? Do you realize he said• graceful and remote, !colander will catch them. — Quick that you and your church Officers are Scot: "Is there a reward oot far ye?"; • With his proud gold plume a -waving work, tao. — Other vegetables could responsible for what goes on in the American: "Nope." and the sunlight on 'his coat. Ibe cleaned this Way as well Idnureh which is my house?" Scot: "Weel, ye're still lost" juice. Measure sugar into large kettle. Add prepared fruit, filling up last wife is due less to her mastery of the conventional formulas of official life than to her individual and winning cup with water if necessary. Mix personality. She is at once intelligent well and bring to. a full rolling bail and unsophisticated, innocent and over hottest fire. Stir constantly be- witty. A family friend has called fore and while boiling. Boil hard 3 her "very charming in a wild, Irish minutes, Remove from fire and stir sort of way," and what• he ^was try- in pectin. Skim, pour quickly. Pararf- ing to convey was that she does not fin hot jam at once. Makes about 11 fit into any of the usual English eight -ounce glasses. Dried Figs may alse be used to good. advantage in winter jams. DRIED FIG JAM 1b. dried figs Juice of 1 lemon 2 cups water 61/ cups (2 lb. 6 oz.) sugar 1 bottle fruit pectin make use of your kitchen friend, the small and we axe arranging to hold it colander, placing it under the eold in the church proper. New we can A Yankee was on a walking tour in water faucet with the onion you are set the night. Scotland.. Snow had fallen, and he. peeling' in the path of the stream:1 Jesus turned to the minister and was struggling along a narrow road categories for the wives of officials. In her peacetime duties she was dignified, pleasant and,, above all, de- tached—whether entertaining a dip- lomatic mission or the wives of the Conservative members of the Urban District Connell. She greets visitors cordially and never forgets their names. Her conversation occasionally seems artless, but it is always dis- creet. Even when s'he appears to be making the first comment that comes fin; when jam is cold, cover lit inch thein. Her ideal holiday is to ac - of hot paraffin. Roll glass to spread company him to the country and, paraffin on sides. Sets slowly. Malceslwhile he fishes, go for long, solitary 9 eight -ounce glasses. 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