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The Seaforth News, 1947-01-30, Page 6CHRONICLES OF GINGER FARM By Gwendoline P. Clarke I am afraid my family has a• joke against me that will take me a long,. long time, to live down! It all came about from ati incident that, in itself, was anything but funny. As everyone knows, there has beet. plenty of ice to worry us these last few weeks and the foot - Ing has been treacherous in the extreme. Partner got along very well for about a week and then one morning he fell, right at the stable door. How, he got to the house I don't .know, but,. presently, there he was, inside the kitchen, and of course, very white and shaken. beads of perspiration stand- ing out on his forehead. After get- ting him settled comfortably on the couch, it occurred to me that a spot of whiskey was" probably just what he needed. For the last two years we have kept a small quantity in the house for just such emergencies but this Was the .first time the flask had seen the light of day. "How much shall, T give him?" 'That naturally was my first thought. I really hadn't the faint- est notion but I did remember that liquor taken on an empty stomach was not too good. Naturally all I wanted was to relieve the shock condition from which Partner was obviously suffering and also to pre- • vent him from taking a chill — I didn't want to make him drunk. So, very carefully I measured out one tablespoonful of whiskey and added to it one tablespoonful of water. (Now you may laugh!) Partner took it without question. But afterwards, when he was feel- ing somewhat better — as a re- sult of the bracer, of course — he said — "How much whiskey did you give me?" T told him — and I haven't been allowed to forget it since. If he doesn't feel so well he says another good shot of whis- key might help him. Tf he is feel- ing better he says it must be be- cause of that good dose I gave hitn. Well, maybe that will be one for the record for our temperance friends. a t, * So, that is the funny side of the picture. If only that were all. Un- fortunately Partner still ]las plenty of aches and pains which are any- thing but funny. However, I am sure we should really be very thankful because although Partner is just about as sore and stiff as he can be—having landed right on the small of his back — there are no bones broken. Bob, of course, has plenty of extra work to do at the barn as a result, and I am getting a kink in my shoulder from the unaccustomed massaging and rubbing. But all that doesn't mean Partner is in bed. Oh no—not that man. He is out at the barn as usual, doing a little less and talc- ing longer to do what he does, but on the job just the same. And do you know what? I have actually found the bottom of my mending basket, It took some do- ing, believe me, but I stayed right with it, and now I feel as if I had won a terrific fight or some- thing. * * * Isn't it a good thing that almost every day brings with it a variety of good and bad news; good for- tune and misfortune. No day is ever all bad and seldom is one all good. Take today, for instance. The weather is depressing, to say the least — rant, ice under foot and fog. And then the official an- nouncement over the radio of price increases in shoes, cars and restaur- ant meals which gives one the feel- ing of being in a runaway train without a driver. But then we get the snail — and there are two let- ters from England. Grandma re- ceived her flowers on Christmas. Day; friend Cicely her cable and both were surprised and delighted with the parcels that arrived in- tact. In Grandma's parcel we in- cluded a ca:, of mincemeat. They wondered how they could make mincepies without lard. But the next day cause a parcel from Part- ner's brother in Australia and in it a pound of lard. Cicely spoke of having received a parcel from an unknown friend in Vancouver and how pleased she and her fam- ily were to have it. I suppose it must have been sent by some or- ganization sponsoring parcels for Britain. Anyway, the letters were . so cheery and appreciative for the little that we on this side of the Atlantic do for our friends over there, that they completely dis- pelled my sense of gloom occa- sioned by bad weather and rising prices. Partner says: "Well, no matter how badly we feel at times, it doesn't look as if we are likely to drown ntir sorrows in drink." Ten thousand locomotives, built between 1915 and 1930, are now being modernized in workshops here. U. S. 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This is a good way to have fresh rolls without going to the trouble of mixing dough each time fresh rolls are required. For good results it is very important that the mixture be kept in a cold place, covered, to prevent, the yeast from working. Soft or Crusty Rolls Cut off small uniform pieces, fold sides under until top is smooth and dough is round. For high, soft rolls, place close together on bak- ing sheet; for crusty place an inch apart; for very crusty rolls place in greased muffin tins. Cloverleaf Rolls Shape very small pieces of dough into balls, brush with melted fat and place three balls in each muf- fin tin. Finger Rolls Curt dough into uniform small pieces, shape into balls, With the palm of the hand roll until of de- sired length, taking care to make thein smooth. Crescents Roll dough 14 inch thick and, using a sharp knife, cut its three inch squares. Brush with melted fat; starting at one corner, roll to Canadian Style The perfect dress for the matron of honor is this pale grey lace and net gown designed by Alfandri. The lace top has a twist of fabric at the throat line and short cap sleeves. The full skirt is of net over a taffeta. opposite corner; pressing the points firmly down while rolling. Bring the two ends almost together to form the crescent. Knots Roll dpugh % inch thick. cut in narrow strips and • roll with palm of hand into 8 -inch strips. Tie in a loose knot. Twists Prepare strips as for. Icnots. Twist from ends in opposite directions, then bring ends together and pinch, to hold firmly. Refrigerator Rolls 1 cake compressed yeast OR 1 tablespoon quick rising dry yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 1 teaspoon sugar 1,4 cup shortening 54 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup hot mashed potatoes 1 cup scalded milk 2 eggs—well beaten 6-7 cups sifted all-purpose flour Dissolve yeast in lukewarm, water and add the teaspoon of sugar. Place shortening, sugar and salt in mixing bowl. Add mashed pota- toes and cream well. Combine lukewarm mills, ,eggs and dissolved yeast. Add to first mixture. Add flour to make' a stiff dough. Toss on floured boad and knead well. Place in a large greased bowl and let rise until double in bulk, if rolls ate to be baked immediately.. Knead slightly, shape into rolls as desired, cover and let rise until light. Bake in hot oven, 400 deg. F. for 15-20 minutes. - If this dough is to be stored in refrigerator before baking, after first kneading place in a greased container, brush surface with melt- ed fat and cover tightly. About 1% hours before baking time shape into rolls as desired. Let rise until light and bake as above. Yeast doughs may be frozen and kept for a longer period than if stored in refrigerator cabinet. Af- ter first kneading, wrap dough in waxed paper and, place in freezing unit, Remove about four hours be- fore baking time. Let rise until dough is light, this will take about three hours. Knead slightly, shape into rolls and let rise until light. Bake in a hot oven 400 deg. F. for 11-20 minutes. IRO/KO/AL COUGHS YOU CAN'T BEAT BUCKLEY'S,MIX,TURE 'TEEN -TOWN By BARRY In The Spotlight Winning first prize in the Pro• rincial junior Farmers, final con- test 'in public speaking and ama- teur entertainment in Toronto last week has brought acclaim to Fran- cis \Willson of Brougham, Ontario. Francis, a ypung man of 21, com- peted agains"• five other speakers. of the province' after first winning the comes). of Ontario County, then in the district of six counties, and: • going en to win in the finals which consisted of five, zones. He .re- ceived a silver cup and cake plate' as first prize for his speech on 'The Place .,f the Church in Our Na- tion". He received considerable mention on the CBC farm broad- cast the following day and the next evening appeared as the guest of the noted commentator,, Rex. Frost, and gave his speech over the air. Since, that time he has been be- seiged with requests to speak at. gatherings. "t woula like to go out speaking every night of the week., if 1 could," he told. •your. reporter. This wasn't the :irst time Fran - tis had Won a public speaking con- test—bh, my no! Hegave his first speech when ' he was eight years' old. Speaking at school fairs first ' brought recognition; then, he won the Pickering Township oratorical contest two years in succession. He spoke at several of the Womep's Institute contests and at the On- tario County seeds fairs:' In over fourteen public speaking contests; Francis has won all' but one, when he took second place, which we think is a remarkable record. As prizes Ile has won two silver cups, two silver cake plates, money and any number of fine books. An active young man, he is at present the president of the On- tario' County Junior Farmers. Last year ltc was a director of the pro - Horses From U.K. $ix of Britain's best thorough- bred stallions have landed in Ot- tawa and will be used to improve the breeding of race horses and hunters in Canada. Five Clydesdale stallions from Scotland are in 'the same group and will be placed on the Dominion Experimental Farms which are, now breeding Clydesdales. All the horses were purchased by the Dominion Department of Agriculture. Gandhi's Yule Mohandas K. Gandhi docs not play cards, he does not smoke and he is bald. •At Christmas time Gandhi open-' ed a Christmas package ,from the Friends Service Union, a Christian relief work organization, composed of American, British and Indian Christians. The gifts included a deck of cards, some American cigarettes, a comb and shaving set! TOPICS MURKAR Mince in this work. His position this year demands that: he conduct .. • all county meetings, which makes him a very busy young man. It's a pleasure this week to turn the spotlight on Francis Willson of Brougham, Ontario. Wepass this ona along, because we feel that teeners. the same as everyone, else, like a little praise once in a while. The other . night I attended a Rotary Cleb .meeting, at which a ypung ratan wasthe guest speaker. He was good. His manner was direct anti ' lie, pulled no: punches. Following the address,,' the president of the club, a middle.' aged man, in thanking the speaker, told the other members that he' felt young' people-` of ' today were making a firm foothold for them- selves in; today's society. "Tiley don't talk the way we older people do," he said, "but .they make them selves heard and if you listen you will realize, ' that what' they have to say is well .thought out -and_ well worth hearing." Nice to hear. eh? * .k F In closing, me 'friendlies, 1 'woul'd' ask' again that if anyone has a person in mind for our Spotlight send along the details. We want• news of your club. If, you have any announcements of. general in- terest please pass then!' aiong. Otherclubs want tohear of your activities. Shortage of Nurses With six per, cent of the world population, the, United States has about 50 per cent. of the world's professional nurses, says the Min neapolis' Star Journal. lack in 1900 we had one nurse to: every. 6,389 people; today we have one to every 300. But even so, we could use another 41,000 graduate pro- fessional nurses. With the -demand for nursing ser-, vice continuing to grow, many girls would bedoing well to give care- ful consideration to nursing as a career. Canada alsois very short of nurses. For constant Smoking Pleasure 0 , %4fflJI Getreedusfro "Brisk is a good word ... a satisfy- ing word ... a word that means top tea enjoyment." Next time you see your grocer ask him for brisk tasting Litton's Tea . the tea with that brisk flavour - never wishy-washy . always fresh, tangy and satisfying. POP—That Was No Lady AN OLD MIEN!? OF • YOUIZS.YeARS AGO YOU ASKEW MARLZY YOU AN YES . AND DID i.. By J. MILLAR WATT