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he How Much Salt Do You Put In? You don't know It's there, but if it isn't you realize vaguely that something is lacking in a dish. One reason why Grandmothers cooking always had such wonders ful flavor was her use of quanti- ties of salt butter, says E.M.F, in the Christian Sciene Monitor. While we can't follow that pattern today for obvious reasons, we still can use the salt shaker judiciously in the right place, for the price of salt, hasn't soared -- yetl Ore housewife, whose jams and conserves. are unexcelled, said, when giving me a recipe for which "I had asked, "And I always add a little salt to every batch I make, though the recipe books never call for it." Since then I have followed her example, and find it does in deed contribute a certain something to the finished product. Salt isn't always called for in cornstarch dishes -- puddings, . sauces, and pie fillings -- but a pinch of it counteracts a certain raw taste that may be noticeable otherwise, And try wielding the salt shaker _ lightly the next time you make (+ © ropolitan newspaper recently, / 1,7 Pictured 3Vent commander of 4 Right side Pacific Fleet (ab.) Air Force, 5 Driving 4 Vice-Adm. comman Ns Vice Adm 6 Rim ". 13Entertained 7 Cryptogamons | " plan 3 11 Dive 8 States of 15 Placed prosperity 16 Exit (slang) cranberry or rhubarb sauce. You will find less sygar required, and the flavor will be improved. It is understood, of course, that the salt itself must never be dis- cernible. Its use is merely to sup: ply a bit of savor which will point up the basic flavor of a ¢ sh. , STUFF AND THINGS Zz - | 7 "Aren't you carrying this out- door cooking a little too far?" Those Quaint Styles Coming "In" Again Those reminiscent styles which arc sweeping in upon modern wom- en from the long-gone days of God-_ ey's Lady's 'Book have not con- tented themselves with borrowing the fashions of grandmother's day. comments The Christain Science Monitor. En rquie down the decades to '1948, they have been gathering to themselves accessories from recent eras which, though not so far past, seem equally "quaint" to the younger moderns, In a single issue of a large met- ~~ ad- _vertisements offered for sale: Lin- gerie clasps to hold camisole straps in place ("what's a camisole, Moth- er?" asks the teen-ager); ruffled cotton petticoats--some designed as part of the dress, some featured to sell separately; and, a timely note, considering weather this season, spats, - "But nobody wears such things today!" gloated . the. youngsters, giggling over the unfamiliar ac- ~ couterments. ; ; ; Maybe nobody wears them -- yet. But watch closely. All that fashion cycles ask is time, and younger generations to whom all things are new. more _ / Most Photographed Skunk in Toronto is Paddy, seen nipping a bite of butter off lip of his owner Michael Witthaus, wha operates the Toronto School of Photography in Mimico." Students in the school, which is the first of its kind in Canada, find Paddy very co-operative for camera practice, <A "New Look" Caused a Riot The question of the long or short' skirt has caused some controversy, but in the late 1790's new fashions caused much more excitement, says the London, England, Telegraph, At that time the silk-hat horrified .people in the streets of London, started a general disturbance punc tuated by yells, screams, yelping of dogs and culminating in the trampl- ing." underfoot, of 'a child, The wearer and originator of "the unusual headwear was liable to a fine of $2,500, because of the danger of causing a breach of the peace. * . . In those days all smart men had at least one pair of corseis in their wardrobe, and Sir Walter Raleigh lost no respect by following the fashion. He even wore his at night! Men have done almost as many" alarming things 'with their clothes as women are reputed to do. ~The next time you "tut tut!" at a "woman in trousers" remember that trousers were considered ef- feminate in ancient China, so much so that the, male's long gown, so characteristic of that country, was made expressly to cover the shame- ful garments! : During the sixteenth century, in Germany wives wrapped trousers around their husbands' heads as a certain cure for headache! » * » Worried by the present trend in - fashion, a young lady remarked the other day that "What with bustles - and padding coming back again, we shall soon be going all the way and having crinolines!" its Apart from the obvious difficulty of steering" these wide hooped' cre- ations along crowded streets and .into modern cars, she was worried about how one sat down!! Someone in Vienna, in 1887, was similarly perturbed, so a patent was taken out covering a useful addi- tion to the standard crinoline. This was a folding. chair. built into the hoop framework, allowing the lady to rest her legs by sitting down whenever she wished! 4 U. S. Naval Leader HORIZONTAL ostrich 19 Florida (ab.) . 20 Moist mass 9 Rhode Island : (ab.) 2 Long Aches 10 Intensive 24 Consume ¢ 28 Every 7 Set ; 12 12 months 29 Bards \ : 17 Music note 32 Anraliam $ 18Cloth measure 331d est (ab.) + 34 Area measure 35 Hawaiian Islands (ab.) -36 Rod 38 Beverage 40 Be seated 41 Compass point 42 Metal plate . slan ruler 81 American - humorist Each" Lyric poem $5 Colonize $7 Inn 89 Chopped 60 Vegetables - VERTICAL 1 Pant 2South African 21 He operates 42 Rush 26 His forces 27 Vehicle 28 Skill bombardment 30 Article 11 Gudrun's hus- 31 Courtesy title band (myth.) 37 Property 39 Discoverer. of 53 Eternity Annwer to Previous Purse in the ---- 43 Notion a lower dealer 44 Mimicked 45 Channel { Islands (ab.) proceed ---- '46 Him : 47 Reverberate 49 Arabian gulf 50 Units of resistance 52 Malt drink reeny 56 Thorium ' (symbol) 58 Yes (Sp:) Mississippi river x TEEN-TOWN TOPICS In Northern Ontario, skiing is at its best right now According to the papers, the sport Ais inexpensive as far as equipment is concerned, and Canadian youth have the making of some very nice skiing ma- terial as far as ski-mects © _ and abroad are concerned. "lose to Toronto, there is the Summit, Dagmar and Raglan, Dagmar now has two ski tows and a new lodge, while Raglan boasts its first modern tow. Farther afield, Ottawa is, and has been, a great ski country for 'lo these many years' and the people in the area havea variety of ski spots to choose from. As far as we can learn, the teeners of West- ern Ontario lose out on this sport with very few really good skiing hills. Scems the guys and gals down. there go in more for hockey 'and skating. When your local ski ¢lub has a mect, send along the results and we'll be pleased to publicize the event. In the meantime, don't break your neck. ' Winter Wonderland While on the subject of winter, we would like to mention what we think is the most picturesque winter spot in the Province of Ontario. Two weeks ago we left home at 7 a.m. on the coldest January morn- ing in many years (around 20 be. low, remember?) for Morrisburg, "Prescott and other points. Well, on the way we shot north to Havelock, From there we went east to Marmora "and Madoc--and that few miles to Marmora is 'something to see 'in' winter, The road is winding and hilly, but what scenery! Here is truly a cameraman's paradise. As you come over a short rise you find a small house nestled at the foot of a hill, a tall spiral of smoke ascend- ing from its 'chimney. Travelling along between the two high walls of snow you meet a man with horse and. . sled. His dog jumps and rolls in the snow as it tags along behind or bounds on ahead. Yes sir, here is a very scenic spot of Ontario, Farther east, just out of Morrisburg, you can see the oil freighter that sank in the St. Lawrence last September. Still lying in the middle of the river with her 'bow sticking out of the water she presents a picture indeed] Steam rising from the river shrouds her in 'mystery as the ice and water flows over her deck and. past. "Well so much for winter travelling. Do They Make You Sick, Too? Have you been listening to the political talk of fate, since King has decided to retire from the field and | since: the war on prices has begun? You should, providing, of course, that you want to be sick. We have been listening to these radio speeches lately and they make: us laugh. Talk \aboit kids fighting over marbles; brother, they are left behind a mile. How educated men, men of supposed dignity and distinction, can talk and att so childishly and mean really gets me; and still otir parents and elders will vote and elect them to run the country. This goes on while we are being taiight to be honest, sincere and real good ladies and gentleman. Do they make you sick, too? If "so, write and tell us about it. La skiing and Seif "Very Clear Two women were standing in the snow discusssing the fuel short- age. : : "Yes, that's it," said one. "If we'd have got the cold winter in the 'summer when its warmer; instead of in the winter, we'd" be able to do without a fire and save coal" / Ply ome--iee By BARRY MURKAR here . " The Letters Are Coming Letters are coming in, following the announcement of our band con- test and we will have the winning letter in this space next week. May- be you didn't 'bother to write this time. Well, you have a chance next 'month, but more about that later. On Tle Radio Dial Did you know that the Mayor of your town, my town and all the little places is now on the air each Satur- day night at 6.45 p.m.? Yes sir, folks, your friend and mine, Andy Clarke, is telling his famous stories every Saturday night. You'll enjoy him. Everybody docs. A brand few programme that you will enjoy on Sunday evenings. at 6.05 p.m. is "Voices of Distinction", Such famous singing stars as Nelson Eddy, John Charles Thomas and Jean Dickinson will be singing the songs made famous by such writers as Victor Herbert, Jerome Kern and many others. Here is a family treat cach week. Sunday evenings for an inspiring, dramatic and ufusual story listen to "The Greatest Story Ever Told" at 6.30 p.m. This is a weckly dramatization of a well known bible story--supported by a large chorus of mixed voices. Well, that's our space gone for this issue. : Bride's Dress Sets Tone Of Wedding Clouds of tulle! The peal of bells! And you--the serene and lovely bride. To create such a wed- ding picture, start early to settle questions of budgeting, dress, eti? quette, The type of wedding you have depends on your wedding dress, If it's to be a formal gown With veil, good taste sis that other details be formal, too. But if you choose a floor-length dress, a short veil or none, the other details can also be less elaborate, It's up to you to decide which you can afford, for to your famiy falls most of the expense, They pay for invitations, your wedding outfit and trousseau, bouquets and gifts for your attendants, all ex- penses connected with the church (except clergyman's fee) and re- ception, \ ] _ What are the groom's expenses? What are best man's duties? What - is the etiquette of the reception? See our Reader Service booklet No. 204, Also data on second marri: ages, procedure "when bride's par- ents are divorced. Send THIRTY CENTS (30c) in' coins for "How to Plan Your Wed- ding" to the Reader Service, Room 421, 73 Adelaide St, West, Tor- onto. Print name, address, booklet title and No. 204. CHRONICLES OF GINGER FARM By Gwendoline P, Clarke And how did you weather our little sub-zero winter? - It was pret- Ay sudden, wasn't it? I suppose if the truth were told this paper could be filled wih anecdotes of pipes that "froze; of cars that wouldn't start; and how low the thermometer drop- ped at. this 'place and that. But I don't think anyone could think up as strange a story as I have to tell. That night, that bitter twenty- below-zero night, one of our cows had a calf--and the calf performed the almost impossible - feat of drowning itself in the water tank at the barn LJ] * * Partner had been watching the mother of this calf very carefully, as she was over her time. Every night this week, just before he went to bed, he would put on boots and overalls and pay a final visit to the barn. If the boys were out late they also would take a look at the cow before turning in. But it was always the same story--no calf, It was the same thing Thursday night. But on Friday morning when the 'boys went * the barn there was every evidence that the cow had had her calf--although the calf was nowhere to be seen. Presently Bob came to the house for a flash- light and to tell Partner they had a first-class mystery to solve. That was too much for Partner so then he went to the_barn too. The boys having looked in all the possible plices for a calf to hide, Partner started looking in impossible places. Presently he noticed the water in the trough was discoloured--and there sure enough was the calf-- and it was a big one! . - x Perhaps I should explain that the trough is an extra big flat open tank about three feet high, stands in an out-of-the-way corner of the barn and is for the purpose of catching water piped in. from an overflowing well at the back of the barn. As yQu will have surmised, tife trough was not covered, nor had it ever scemed necessary. It has Deen there for about seven years, and calves have been born and raised without any mishaps, insofar as the trough was concern- ed--but of course there always has to be a first time. Naturally losing a calf that way is quite a loss but what bothers me most is the fact that the poor little thing was drowned. I can hardly bear to think of it especially as it must have been particularly strong and active, ». * * After, breakfast--and after the birth and untimely death of the calf had been discussed a dozen times, young John went to start his car--he uses it every day for transportation in a part-time job. The car, of course, refused to start. But Bob had no trouble at all with his truck so he towed Johnny down the lane. In a little while the motor started--and then it caught fire! The anti-freeze had boiled over on to the hot motor and ignited. Be- tween them the two boys got the fire under control before too much damage had been done, except that anti-freeze to the tune of $3.50 had to be replaced and some re- wiring |may be necessary. John said the anti-freeze had tested eleven below just recently. Usually that is plenty but I always insisted on a twenty-below test when I had anything tq do with a car." Which now, by the way, I haven't! . x os "The Greening" still lives here but we don't own it. Early last fall John bought it. I no longer felt the negd of a.car as Bob has a very nice little ¥ ton "pick-up" which is just as casy for me to drive as a car. And since most of my driv- ing is just back and forth to town-- and not any more than I have to in winter--the car seemed like something we could do:without, and since John was determined to get a car of some kind it worked out very well all round. One person said to course you can still drive the carl" Well, maybe--John has said so anyway. But the idea doesn't appeal -to me. To my way of thinking it would have all the earmarks of a "corny" deal. So far I have used it only once. -- -- Just Foolish He tried to cross the railroad tracks Before the rushing train, 2 They put the pieces in a sack, But couldn't find a brain, Let's Have A Valentine Party Gather your favorite Valentines 'about you this February 14th and treat them to a real "hearts and flowers" Valentine party! The entertainment, appropriate games and prizes, of coiirse--the refreshment, a simple, dainty supper climaxed with this delectable apple dessert--Apple Butter Stacks, shaped into hearts with a cookie cutter or a cardboard heart pattern. me afterwards--"But of Apple Butter Stacks 1 recipe All-Bran , pastry 1 cup apple butter . 1 4-ounce package cream cheese 1 teaspoon lemon juice Prepare pastry, Cut with large cutter into circles or squares, Prick and bake in hot ove (450 degrees F.) about 10 minutes or until light brown. Cool. Put circles together with apple butter ketween, using a stack of three for each serving. Spread cream cheese mixed with lemon juice on top cf stack. Serve at once, : Bran Pastry 4 cup All-Bran 1 ¥4 cups cifted flour 34 teaspoon salt 34 cup shortening 4 tablespoons cold water (more or less) Less Fortunate A couple of gentlemen had spent a very cheery "night out" together, and when they met a few days later, they compared notes, ""I'hat was a night and no mistake", said one of them. "Do you know, I finished up in the police station?" "Luck dog!" said the other, with bitterness in his voice. "I found my way home!" Ruiuuliv ¥ Cra) bran into fine crumbs; combine with flour and salt. Cut in shortening, Add water a little at a time, unt.l do gh is moist enough to hold together, Roll out on lightly floured board to about one-eighth inch in thickness, HUSBANDS WHO ADORK coffee deserve Maxwell House. It's so utterly deli« cious that it's bought and enjoyed by more people than any other brand of coffee in the world. 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