THE STRATFORD MIRROR © Seal your love witha clear, pure jewel of rare perfec- tion--a Blue River regis- tered Diamond Ring. Certificate of perfection and insurance policy with every Blue River Ring. Many other beau- tiful designs and prices from which to chooses DUNCAN EMM JEWELLER 23 Downie St. Phone 300 "Please don't cry, honey," pleaded 2in't got a girl in every port. I ain't "Boatswain Botsford, as he awkwardly | been in every port. patted his girl's shoulder. "Honest, I| White Chak Justa to Wort. FOF ie. Rubber Stamp Service Automatic Daters Stencils Ink and Ink Pads PLACE YOUR ORDERS WITH The Fletcher Johnston Press Phone 115 123 Ontario St. Stratford, Ont. .| potatos, Most women agree that desserts and supper dishes are meal planning's problem children. The Consumer Sec- tion of the Dominion Department of Agriculture suggests two supper dish- es and two desserts which proved popular with the "tasters" who visit the department's experimental kit- chen. Farina Crumb Dessert 4% cup sugar 3 tablespoons cocoa 4% teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 egg 1 cup cooked farina % teaspoon vanilla 1% cups cake crumbs Combine the sugar, cocoa and salt. Gradually stir in the milk. Add) the beaten egg, cooked farina and vanilla. Stir in the cake crumbs. Pour into a greased casserole or pudding dish. Bake in a moderately slow oven, 325 deg. F., for one hour. Six servings. Spoon Pudding 2 ege yolks 1 tablespoon sugar y% teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated orange rind or 4% teaspoon vanilla 1% cups hot milk Beat egg yolks, add sugar, salt and Cook over hot water, stirring occa- sionally, until mixture thickens and will coat a silver spoon. Pour into greased casserole and top with the fol- lowing mixture: 3 tablespoons mild flavored fat, melted ' % cup sugar 2 egg yolks ¥, teaspoon vanilla ¥, teaspoon salt 2% tablespoons flour 4 egg whites Mix melted fat and sugar. Add egg yolks, salt and flavoring. Add flour and beat well. Fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour (do not spread) over custard. Set in a pan of hot water and oven poach in a moder- ate oven, 350 deg. F, for 45 minutes. Six servings. Potato Secrets 6 large potatoes 1 cup ground cooked meat 1 cup gravy or cream sauce % teaspoon onion juice Salt and pepper to taste 1% cup cooked carrots, finely chopped Wash and scrub potatoes well and remove any spots. Bake in a moder- ately hot oven, 375 deg. F, until soft-- about 1 hour. Mix meat, gravy, sea- sonings and carrots. Cut slice from broad sides of potatoes. Scoop out leaving unbroken _-- shells. Mash potato, add salt and pepper to taste and a little top milk. Whip un- til fluffy. Half fill shells with meat mixture. Pile potatoes on top. Re- flavoring. Add. hot milk gradually. | Tasty Desserts, Supper Dishes, Meal Planning's Problem Children heat in oven until potatoes are light- ly browned and filling is hot. Six ser- vings. Baked Omelet 6 eggs 6 tablespoons water 14% teaspoon salt Pepper k Separate yolks from whites of eggs, Beat whites until stiff, but not dry. Add water, salt and pepper to egg whites. Beat well. Folk yolks into whites. Turn into greased casserole. Set in a pan of hot water and oven poach in a moderately slow oven, 325 deg. F, until well puffed and brown-- about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve from the casserole. Six servings. ADD POT POURRI Correspondent of The Northern News (Kirkland Lake, Ontario) sends _ instructive story from Britain: Railways, buses and tubes promi- nently display signs headed "Is Your Journey Really Necessary?" to dis- courage travelling. The phrase has been taken lock, stock and barrel, by the people, and serves many purposes. The newest one came out in court the other day, when a woman said: "I wish now that before dashing to the altar in a taxi, I had asked myself: "Is your journey really necessary?" "In times of trial,' said the preacher, "what brings us the greatest comfort?" And from the back row an answer- ing voice: "An acquittal!" China Hall Tea Revives You... There Is Only One. Flowerdale Tea WE SELL IT 90c LB. J.L. Bradshaw Phone 179 84 Ontario St. ACCOUNTANT - AUDITOR PHONES--Office 2427-w New Address--532 Albert Street Res, 2427-] Stratford, Ont. be "OTHE STRATFORD MIRROR ay "I a Page JUST AMONG OURS EVES A Regular Department Conducted for Mirrer Readers by Ina St. John. Overseas Gifts Dear Miss St. John: My son recently returned from over- seas. A family in England have been very good to him and he wants to send a nice parcel over as a_ thank you. There are girls in the family and he wants to send them some stockings, candy and other small treats which they cannot obtain now. Is there a duty on silk stockings? Also how much is the duty? SOLDIER'S MOTHER. Answer: There is a_ preferential duty of 29 per cent. on silk stockings, ad valorem, if you can obtain them anywhere nowadays. Nylon or other artificial silk stockings have an ad valorem duty of 36 per cent. Of course, you know, Soldier's Mother, that you cannot send over two pounds of any one foodstuff, and that includes candy. The gift parcel must not weigh over five pounds, including wrappings. It is a fine gesture on your son's part to show his appreciation in this way. We are sure the box will be gratefully received. INA ST. JOHN. TRAVEL RESTRICTED Dear Miss St. John: We are always hearing lectures on the radio and reading them in the newspapers, on how we should cut down on travelling in wartime. Then why is it some people are travelling more today than they ever did. My neighbors are always on the go. They even go to another city for a day's shopping. Week-ends they are al- ways away. What would you say about that? INDIGNANT. Answer: Well, Indignant, we must not censure others too severely. Some people are finding it more necessary to travel in spite of restrictions. We must all do our part to cut down the heavy load on our transportation fa- cilities. Shopping in neighboring towns and cities should be discouraged. We should boost Stratford's trade. Far- away pastures are struggling with shortages, too. Thank you for writing, Indignant. INA ST. JOHN. "TEEN-AGE TROUBLES Dear Miss St. John: Everyone says school days are the happiest but I don't think that is right. I am fifteen. I have no older brothers or sisters. I go to High School. My trouble is this. All the girls at school dance and some have dates with boys. They laugh at me be- cause my friends are all twelve and thirteen. My friends still go to Pub- lic schools. We play ball at night or other games. I have a good time with my friends. But I am unhappy at school. What can I do to grow up fast? JANE WITHERS. Answer: Well, Jane, I wouldn't worry about it for a minute. You are having fun outside of school. School hours are' for work and study. Don't worry about growing up quickly. You'll be glad you didn't when you are older. Next year will be a different story for you. Some of your younger friends will be at High School with you. Gradually you can start having a few boys and girls in for an evening of games and dancing and lunch! Be- fore you know it, your grown-up friends will be envying you! INA ST. JOHN. NATIONALITY Dear Miss St. John: My mother is Irish, born in Belfast, and my father is Canadian. His father was English, having come out when a small child. What nationality am I? I was born in Stratford and have lived here all my life. CURIOUS. Answer: You are Canadian by birth, of English descent. The racial origin is always traced through pa- ternal ancestors. INA ST. JOHN. 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