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The Seaforth News, 1947-02-27, Page 8CHRONICLES OF GINGER FARM By Gwendoline P. Clarke Well, friends, how goes it with you? Have you settled down to the fact that we are pretty well launch- ed on another year, and have you greeted', it with a' song in your heart, or accepted it with fore boding=or, just accepted it? May- be like us, you have been too busy, to even attempt much In the way of speculation as to what 1941 may bring forth. You know I really like January and February. The first of the year we can enjoy Christmas and all its excitement in retrospect; we can let our minds relax and we can take time to catch up on, the things that the festive season crowded out. There are always plenty of odd jobs that have to be looked after, isn't that so? I know my mending basket, if it could ••peak for itself, would surely shout to the housetops—"You sald itl" All right—all right, M.B. — I know you a'e just about bursting with socks and stockings. Matter of fact, until yesterday I thought I would have to do something about it, and then in the mall, came a present for Bob—four pairs of socks. Yes, a present for hint but a reprievefor me. * * * • ]What have I been doing? Well, what does anyone do after having the house full of friends and rela- tions? You know only too well, don't y o u ? Unfortunately the weatherman was definitely against inc. Last Tuesday morning for in- stance, there was water on the stove, hot and waiting for the huge washing I had promised myself would be done. But when we got up the power was off and we started the day with candles. By nine o'clock it was on again and away we went, the washing machine and I, trying to make up for lost time. But at eleven o'clock off went the power again for near- ly an hour—and two more tubfuls still to go. By the time I was through the weather was really roughing it up. So much so that it was two days before the sheets could be hung outside and the small stuff of course, had to be dried in the house. What with ironing and mending it was the end of the week before that wash was out of the way. And how we women like a job that hangs around like that! But save the mark—I still see that pile of socks even from where I sit. Something tells me I should move the basket. . Partner had plei.ty of extra work at the barn too. Shovelling snow and pushing milk cans out to the road. (I forgot to tell you, we are back in the milk business again. The dairy was short of milk so we were asked to come to the res- cue). * * * Another of my problems was how to get to town. The lane was impassable. Bob leaves the car at the road at night and is away with it all day. I don't want it wTen roads are bad anyway, But I just had to get down to the bank. So, one day, when it wasn't so cold I started hoofing it. Started, yes, and finished it tool Soon after leaving our gate I heard a car be- hind me. I looked back hopefully. I didn't exactly stick my thumb out because I thought my beseech- ing look would be enough. But not a bit of it. That car went whiz- zing by as if I didn't exist. And in it were two MEN, they certain- ly were not gentlemen. Or were they? Maybe they were gentlemen and had an idea I wasn't a lady. And maybe they were right be- cause the thoughts I had of thein after they had passed were certain- ly not those of a lady. My faith in the milk of human kindness having received such a jolt I hired 'a taxi to bring me hone. • * * Ilere is a very different little in- cident which may give some of you an idea if you should be visit- ing in a home where there is only one woman to do the work of a big house. Before she left, the last of my visitors took the vacuum cleaner and gave, not only her own room, but all the rooms upstairs a thorough going-over. Believe me, such thoughtfulness was a tremen- dous help and, was certainly very much appreciated. * * And here is a thought on our new citizenship status. When we think of ourselves as Canadians we might also remember that we share that honour equally with all others who qualify as Canadian citizens. The Jewess who rides with us on the street car; the Frenchman on Elie train; the Italian at the corner fruit store; the Chinaman at tite restaurant: the porter who carries our bag through the subway: they too are CANADIAN CITIZENS. Properly speaking I should refer to them only as Canadians but to make my point clear I thought it eeessary to mention their racial &Agin. 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II 57 ®.. ill TEEN -TOWN TOPICS By BARRY MURKAR A good many of the young fry are guilty of being inconsiderate and impolite. An elderly lady told me that last week and, as I men- tioned, I am going to try to straighten out the situation by pointing out some of our evil habits and how best to remedy them. First of all, we are noisy in pub- llc—by that I mean in theatres and restaurants. We chew gum in church. The boys fail to doff their hats to ladies and the girls greet their elders with a snack of the bubble gum. Olt yes, and we crowd people off the street and we dress too sloppily. Oh my gosh, we're awful. * * I agree partly with the above criticisms, but not altogether. Why, I know a fellow on our street and he's very polite. For myself and in- consideration: I think my worst habit is that of waiting until there is a lull in conversation and then blowing my snozz—raising every- one about two feet off their chairs. I often drown out Jim Hunter with a blasting honk that makes my father turn blood -red with anger. I don't wipe my feet and I leave pop's electric shaver sitting around instead of putting it back in the case. (Okay, okay, even peach fuzz looks better trimmed). Being hon- est about it, the most of us could find a number of faults that would be better left in some ash can. * * Here are a. few suggestions that should help to make us better ladies and gentlemen: 1. If wishing to speak to a friend in a theatre or restaurant, use a megaphone and get it over with in a hurry—this saves a lot of repeating and things get back to normal sooner. 2. Never chew guns in church, It may give the minister the' idea you are cursing under your breath. Park it behind your ear or on the vestibule door and collect same on the way out. Above all don't put it under the seat—you may forget it and the gum is still hard to buy. 3. In regard to dressing, we could smooth out a little. Especially the boys. Let your pant cuffs down —your legs don't look that nice, and wear your hats right side out. People may mistake you for a character from Mars. 4. Girls should try to remember that a greeting mixed with a smack of bubble gum could sound like anything. Please don't do that, 5. And -last, about herding down the street like a load of runaway elephants. When meeting an older person on the sidewalk, step smart- ly into single file until all danger is passed. This gives the pedestrian a much better chance of making the hone portals without loss of limb —or even of life. Well, I think Uncle Barry has covered the situation fairly well. I may have left out a few items, but if the above arc watched more closely. I'm sure the nation will receive us with more pomp and dignity, and what could be better than being received with more pomp and dignity. 4< * I hope you have been out enjoy- ing the snow and the wonderful skiing, Pushing cars out of drifts and shovelling; until the back felt fike it would fold has really been worth it. The second time I was out on skis this winter, I almost landed in the hospital—that may be a bit exaggerated, but it lends colour. I was showing off in front of Susie. She was climbing up the hill as I was coining down. As I passed her I took a bow and doffed my hat, my right ski went through the crust sending me spinning like a top and landing me neatly on my head. Susie thought I had been taking lessions from some acrobat. My ski strap was broken (costing me 75c) and my ankle twisted, which only proves that showing - 'Off "should be done in the front parlour or some safe place. * * * The other day I chanced to call at a fricnd'g house as he was put- ting the finishing touches on_a bird house. He showed me two others he had just finished from boards. The one I liked was made from a limb of basswood. It was about four inches long and about four incites across. He had split the wood and bark down through the middle, hollowed it out and then nailed it back together. It hada flat -board base and roof; and a twig for a perch, in front of the entrance. You may be looking for something to do on a winter even- ing, and what could be more inter- esting than building a bird house. They add beauty to your home and surroundings and offer a splen- did way for fattening the pocket book. Almost every fancily is in_ the market for a new bird house -or dog house, so get busy and make your stay-at-home nights profitable. Over -Exertion ',Darning against over-exertion and strain at work or play is con- tained in a health bulletin from Ottawa. "You wouldn't expect a row -boat to tow a battleship, so why ask your body to tax itself with tasks only a horse should per- form?" ask National Health ex- perts. They advise care in lifting and moving heavy objects. FOR THAT COLD RUB IN.':. e o 0 TABLE TALKS • a • Flavourful Soups Meat soups, 'that is soups made with bones and meat trinnnings, not too much fat please, and pea soup are best if cooked slowly, really ,simmered' for a long time The meat and bones are covered. with cold water, brought to the' boil and then 'sienmered for two, three or four hours..' Whole vege- tables like carrots, onions, turnips, celery stalks and leavesmaybe put in with the meat for added flavour. The stock obtained can be easily , clarified by adding crushed egg shells, bringing the stock to the boil and then straining it through cheese cloth. Froth the stock, which should be kept in a closed container in a cool place, a great many varieties of soups can be pre- pared. The home economists of the Con- sumer Section of the Dominion De- partment of Agriculture give re- cipes to make neat stock and to use it. Beef Stock 2 lbs. meat trimmings with bones 3 small carrots. 3 small onions 3 stalks celery 2 quarts water—cold yi teaspoon whole peppercorns bay leaf 1 spray of thyme or t/ teaspoon dried thyme 1 sprig parsley Salt and pepper to taste ,.Put beef, carrots, onions, celery and water in kettle and bring slow- , ly to a boil. Tie spices and herbs in cheesecloth bag , add with par- sley to soup mixture and simmer, covered for two hours. Strain. Yield: 6 cups. Russian Beet Soup 3 large beets (3 cups peeled and finely shredded or chopped) 6 cups meat stock 1 tablespoon butter Salt and pepper to taste - 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice To the prepared beets add 2 cups stock and cook 15 minutes. Add remaining stock and cook until the beets are soft — about SO minutes. Add butter and season to taste Trade With Former:. Enemy Countries Resumption of trade with former enemy countries must be consid- ered and considered immediately, states the Windsor Star. Tltis ques- tion of German and Japanese trade isnot one of generosity to beaten foes. It has a distinct economic bearing on world prosperity. So far as Canada is concerned, it must plan on buying from these two countries, as well as selling to them. The alternative is to relegate them to a permanent status of serf- dom, and to leave them out of the picture as if they did not exist at all. Such a course has been consid- ered, but only briefly. It soon be- came apparent that any such policy could not safely be counten- anced. with salt and pepper, Add sugar and vinegar or lemon juice and al- low soup to simmer for at least 50 minutes. Six servings. Note: 1 tablespoon sour cream may be added to each plate of soup. This soup may be made with vege- table or poultry stock instead of beef stock, Barley Broth 1 quart meat stock 1 tablespoon white navy beans 1 tablespoon turnip, diced 1 tablespoon carrot, diced 1 medium onion, chopped 1,4 cup pot barley Add beans to cold bouillon or stock, bring to boiling point and add veegtables and barley. Cover and simmer 1/ hours. Season to taste. Makes about 5 cups. Chicken Gumbo 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chicken fat 2 tablespoons flour 4 cups chicken stock 1 cup cooked chicken, finely chopped cup canned corn 2 cups canned tomatoes or tomato juice Salt, pepper and paprika to taste Coolc onion slowly in chicken fat for about 5 minutes. Blend in flour. Add stock and other ingredients, seasoning to taste. Bring to boil- ing point and simmer for % hour. Serves eight. Flying at Speed Of ver 750 In tracing the evolution of flight at supersonic speeds Brlg, Gen. Malcolm C. 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