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V The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, December 23, 1987 Section Three Lord Elgin Kindergarten Classes Open Christmas Performance Experiencing "scent-lial" delights of Christmas The kindergarten classes of Lord Elgin Public panied the singing by playing various instruments. School were the opening act in this year's Christmas The evening certainly helped to get all those in at- concert held on Wednesday, December 16. The cos- tendance into the Christmas spirit, tumes were outstanding and the children accom- the magic of Christmas fill your souls ' v with wonderful things! Our thanks to one and all! From the management and staff of DON PLAIN GAS BAR and CAR WASH 180 King Street East Bowmanville Earl) in December, ihe first signs of Christmas are in the air -- quite literally, as homes around the world are sweetened sweetened by the heady fragrance of cookies baking, the air laden with the scents of cinnamon and ginger, nutmeg and allspice. allspice. At the same lime, banisters and doorways doorways are festooned with greenery, and the pungent perfume of pine adds its inimitable inimitable note to the Yulclide atmosphere. In fireplaees everywhere. log fires roar and crackle, and the aroma of burning wood walls throughout the house. And. in an increasing number of hornet around the country, bowls of potpourri are set out. their fragrant melanges encapsulating the very essence of Christmas. Christmas. rich with spices or tickling the nose with the fresh, appealing scent of evergreens. evergreens. Lasting long after the holidays are over, they arc an omnipresent reminder reminder of the most beautiful of all seasons. Another long-lasting and fragrant memento memento of the Christmas season is the pomander ball. A time-honored custom among the thrifty housewives of past centuries, making pomander balls to scent rooms and closets has come back into vogue in recent years, as more and more people arc discovering the manifold pleasures ol delving into the treasure chest of yesterday. yesterday. to discover traditions that are equally rewarding today. Usually an orange, lemon or apple studded with cloves and dried in an aromatic aromatic blend of spices, over a space of several weeks, the pomander ball is easy--if somewhat time-consuming--to make. However, for those with some free hours at their disposal, making pomander pomander balls provides an enjoyable experience. experience. which could just turn into a hobby, and an opportunity to savor the sensual pleasures of working with spices. And. best of all. the results can he enjoyed enjoyed by everyone. Tied with ribbons in bright holiday hues or woven in delicate floral patterns, pomander balls can be piled in howls or baskets as Christmas decorations, hung in closets to scent clothing or linens, or given as presents to virtually everyone... even the person who has absolutely everything. Following arc detailed instructions for making pomander halls, which have been culled from The Scented Room (Clarkson N. Potter. Inc.) by Barbara Milo Ohrbach. Tlw Scented Room is a hook which has Ihe rare virtues of being simultaneously beautiful and practical, as well as inspirational. inspirational. and its recipes for making a Spreading the Christmas spirit With all of the goodwill and togetherness togetherness that abound during the holiday season. season. there's probably no better time than this to share our joy with those who maybe maybe less fortunate. There are so many little ways in which you cun bring the magic of Christmas into the lives of youngsters in a children's hospital, or elderly people in a home. You might want to bring some gingerbread gingerbread men that you've, baked, or some candied apples, to a nearby children's hospital. If you have a friend or know someone who is a volunteer, you could ask to come along and perhaps read Christmas stories to the kids. If you don't know someone, you can call the hospital and tell them that you'd like to volunteer to spend some time With the children over the holidays, and they'll be more than happy to arrange something. Getting together a group of your friends to sing carols at a home for the elderly is another way of spreading the Christmas spirit. ' .Or wide range of potpourris and sachets are tantalizing to anyone who has a passion for the colorful and fragrant bounty of nature. Making a pomander You will need the following to make a pomander: Finn, thin-skinned orunges or apples. These should be free of blemishes. Lemons Lemons or limes would also be suitable. Whole, large-headed cloves. Buy top quality for visual effect and make sure they have a good, strong smell. Caring spice mixture (sec recipe be-' low). A thill, metal crochet hook nr knit tin); needle. For piercing the fruit. This makes the job quicker and easier on the lingers. Li rye glayd pollen• Imvl in which you will cure the pomander. Small howl for mixing spices. I. As you insert the cloves, hold the fruit firmly but don't squeeze it. The cloves can be placed into the fruit at random random or in a linear pattern, which is much neater looking. Be sure Ihe cloves arc dose together but not crowding one another. another. They should be far enough apart so as to prevent splitting the skin of the fruit. A thin, metal crochet hook or knitting knitting needle can be used for piercing the fruit wherever you insert a clove. If you want to hang your pomander from a rib bon. leave a 'A-inch "path" around the fruit. This will act as a groove to hold the ribbon in place. (It also cuts down on clove-studding lime.) The insertion of cloves should be finished finished on the same day as it's begun. II you leave the pomander unfinished overnight. overnight. the unstudded part of the fruit may begin to rot. 2. Blend the curing spice mixture in the small bowl. 3. Sprinkle about half of this mixture into the bottom of the large bowl and place the studded pomanders on top. 4. Sprinkle Ihe rest of the spice mixture mixture over the pomanders. 5. Each day. turn the pomanders and sprinkle them with the spice mixture. Continue this process daily until the pomanders pomanders arc totally hardened. This may- take anywhere from two weeks to over a month, depending on the size of the fruit. When the pomanders have hard-, cncd. they arc ready. CURING SPICE MIXTURE 4 ounces pow dered cinnamon 2 ounces pow dered cloves 'A ounce powdered allspice ■A ounce powdered nutmeg 1 ounce powdered orrisront Yield: 8 ounces, or enough to keep several pomanders curing at once. This mixture can be used over and over again. Store in a plastic bag between uses. M!ay happiness and peace be yours in abundance, now and throughout the year. Thank you for your patronage Mwuf GltfUiimai From Management and Staff DARI DREAM 251 King St. E., Bowmanville HAPPY HOllDAY PRESTON May your holidays Be merry and filled with the good things in life. Our sincere thanks for your patronage. TRANSPORT LTD. MOVING and STORAGE LTD. 420 Base Line Rd. W. 623-4433 Bowmanville DUC DUC DUC DUC DUC DIX VU vzv U« vu -MK «K --XX -XK MK XK