ar mm) Saari Soaeseeaniidibaie eno detects =a Sanna Riana I ALT TTT aaa cae, ERE eR SS a - ot eens = et alg M8 ae os a cae BSS (a ee, ae Pe. aC ee te hey ee Re Te SS a un THE STRATFORD MIRROR Friday, May 10, 1946 _ Every FATHER ++-should answer these questions: "How much are my savings really WORTH?" The cash value of your Savings is not what counts most. What is important is the amount of continuous income they would provide, if your wife and children were left without other means of support. In most cases ordinary savings can't provide enough! That is why you need life insurance. . . "Is 'it important WHICH life in- Surance company I choose?" It is! Life insurance companies are much alike as to policies and rates, 'but actual long-term results vary widely. We invite you to compare "The Mutual Life of Canada's record THE MUTUAL jure 'HEAD OFFICE *® WATERLOO, ONTARIO - with that of any other company. Evidence of the satisfaction of Mutual Life policyholders is furnished by the fact that whole families and succeeding genera- tions have entrusted their life in- Sufance programs exclusively to The Mutual Life, and each year. approximately 35% of its new busi- ness comes from policyholders. Ask your Mutual Life representa- tive to explain the special features of this Company. Low Cost Life Insurance Since 1869 _2 ct os z ots "Branch Office -- Bank of Montreal Chambers, Stratford, Ontario. C. W. Leach, Branch Manager . City Agents: A. Knechtel, W. T. Booth, J. R. Coghill, Jan. W. Buykes "HEALTH SERVICES FOR ALL IS BRITISH AIM The National Health Service Bill, presented to the House of Commons on March 19th, provides for the establishment in England and Wales of a comprehensive health service 'free to everyone in those countries. A bill for Scotland will follow. The service will be financed part- ly out of national insurance con- tributions. It is estimated that the #otal cost in the early years will be about $608,000,000 annually, of which 63 per cent. will come from the Ex- chequer, and about 21 per cen.t from the National Insurance Fund. The Government hope that the Bill will become law by this autumn, and that it will be operating by early 1948. There's no use. If you make out your income tax return wrong, you are in the hands of the law; if you make it out right, you are in the hands of the receiver. | NEWLY PUBLISHED Now On 123 Ontario St. | WHO CALLED TELEPHONE DIRECTORY THE MIRROR PRESS PRICE, 50c Sale at Phone 115 The rhubarb, native of the prov- ince of Szechwan, Kansu and of Tibet, was eagerly adopted from the Chinese. It was an important feature of overland trade with Ancient Eur- ope and in 1750, three precious par- cels, containing rhubarb seeds were brought from the West by a Russian caravan, to be sent as a gift of the Russian Government to the botan- ical societies of England, Scotland and Germany. Rhubarb, although it is.so old and has travelled so far from its native habitat is the first fruit to appear in the Canadian gar- dens and brings a welcome change in the dessert pattern. The early rhubarb, rosy and tender needs very little cooking and also little sugar, which is an advantage in these days of rationing. If the garden contains a large patch of rhubarb, canning part of it would prove to be a boon next winter. It is wise to can rhubarb while the stalks are young and ten- der. Later on in the summer they are apt to become woody. The home economists of the Con- sumer Section of the Dominion De- partment of Agriculture recommend several methods of canning rhubarb. Here is one method that will prove a favorite when a serving of fruit is desired for lunch or supper. It is called the "dry sugar method", and is a real short-cut. For 1 quart of canned fruit, use: 4 cups rhubarb, cut into one-inch lengths, % cup sugar and boiling water. Pack the quart sealer half full of cut rhubarb, add about one- third of the sugar. Continue to pack sealer with alternate layers of rhu- barb and sugar. When full, cover with boiling water to within one- quarter inch of top of sealer. Seal tightly and tilt gently back and forth to dissolve sugar. Loosen seal slight- ly and process in boiling water bath, complete the seal and allow to cool in an upright position. That takes care of many desserts for next winter but here are three recipes using fresh rhubarb. RHUBARB PUFFS 1 cup thinly sliced rhubarb ¥% cup sugar one-third cup shortening 1 egg yolk ; ¥ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup sifted all purpose flour OR 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. pastry flour ¥% teaspoon salt 1% teaspoons baking powder one-third cup milk 4 teaspoon cinnamon % teaspoon cloves 1 egg white Mix the rhubarb with % cup of the sugar and place in the bottom of six greased custard cups. Cream the shortening and vanilla. Add the remaining % cup sugar gradually and cream thoroughly. Add the egg yolk and beat until fluffy. Mix and sift flour, salt and baking powder, and add alternately with the milk to the first mixture. Fold in stiffly beaten egg white. Pour the batter Fruit Of Spring over rhubarb in the custard cups and bake in a moderate oven (375 degrees F.) for about 30 minutes. Serve with rhubarb sauce. RHUBARB SAUCE 2 cups sliced rhubarb 2 tablespoons sugar 1% cup honey Place sliced rhubarb, sugar and honey in a covered saucepan. Bring to the boiling point. Reduce heat and cook 10 minutes. Six servings. - RHUBARB WHIP 1% tablespoons gelatine % cup cold water 2 cups hot, stewed, sweetened rhubarb 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 egg whites Pinch of salt } Soak gelatine in cold water for 5 minutes. Add to hot rhubarb and stir until dissolved. Add lemon juice. Place in refrigerator or other cool place and allow to partially set. Beat egg whites with salt until stiff, but not dry. Add the jellied mixture and continue to beat. Turn into one large or several individual moulds and chill. Serve with custard sauce made from the two egg yolks. Six serv- ings. 9% BAKED RHUBARB. 4 cups rhubarb 44 cup brown sugar Wash rhubarb thoroughly, cut in one-inch pieces... if rhubarb is tender it should not be peeled. The peel gives a delicate "pinkish" color to the sauce. Put with sugar in a covered cas- serole. Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees F.) until tender, about 45 minutes. To vary, add one-third to one-half cup raisins. Six servings, Invisible Soling THIS NEW METHOD MAKES SHOES LOOK LIKE NEW! No Bumps No Nails No Ugly Joints Rubber Heels In Stock SUPERIOR | SHOE REPAIR J. J. DuCHARME Phone 941 113 Ontario St. GIFTS... 84 Ontario St. For every occasion and every purse. Choose from our beautiful selection of China, Glassware and Pyrex pieces. be practical or ornamental, you'll find it at J. L. BRADSHAW CHINA HALL Whether the gift Phone 179 " -ribly lonely. I did not keep up a nice - bothered. I began to feel middle- - Friday, May 10, 1946 OS ("<------ >). --a 0) a) am y Just Among Ourselves | A regular department conducted for Mirror readers \ by Ina St. John. PAST FOLLY Dear Miss St. John: My husband is coming home from Germany. He has been away a long time and I am beside myself with joy. Only one thing troubles me. When he first went away I was ter- appearance for I just could not be aged and dowdy. Then I met a man. He was very gay and dashing and when first he asked me to go driving in his lovely car I could scarcely believe he found me attractive. I was really thrilled. I accepted his attentions and after a while I found out that he was not the wonderful man I believed him to be. That ended it. Very few knew I went out with this man. I don't think anyone re- members it now or that my husband will ever hear about it. All the same it bothers me. He has often written that he never took anyone else out since he left. Should I tell him and ask him to forget and forgive? Dora. Answer: Why not let well enough alone, Dora? Your "confession" might cause unhappiness and mis- understanding. Your husband de- serves peace and happiness. Ina St. John. A WOMAN SCORNED Dear Miss St. John: Last night my boy friend stood me up. He took another girl out. I am never going to speak to him again. I am just going to write a letter that will make him feel like the rat he is. He has been going with me two years. Mon says I should just let him go, but don't you think he de- serves to have me tell him off in a letter? Marion. Answer: Well, Marion, it might be wiser to keep your dignity. Don't let anyone know you care. They say "Written Words Live Forever." Some day you might be ashamed of the letter you contemplate writing. Why not forget the letter and also the boy friend? There are others. Ina St. John. Will Do The Work BASEBOARD OUTLETS IN- STALLED WITHOUT FUSS OR MUSS 2 Hydro Shop T1111 NO IE) i "MANNERS MAKETH THE MAN" Dear Miss St. John: (1) Is it good manners for a man in sailor's uniform to keep his cap on indoors? (2) Is it old fashioned to touch or lift hats to ladies?~ Thanking you, Curious. Answer: (1) Yes. (2) No. It is always a mark of good breeding. Ina St. John. HER HUSBAND Dear Miss St. John: Can you tell me if it is right to speak of one's own husband as "Mr. --'? Some women do and others use the first name. Which is correct? Donalda. Answer: When speaking of her husband among friends, it is better to refer to him as "my husband" or to use his first name, Donalda. Ina St. John. THE STRATFORD MIRROR War Paints for Peace London, May 10, 1946.--During World War II, nearly 40 million gallons of paints, varnishes and dopes were used for Britain's air- craft--for camouflage, identification marks, and protection against cor- rosion and certain meteorological manifestations. These commodities were supplied by nine companies who, under the auspiceg of the Society of British Aircraft Con- structors, Ltd., called themselves the "Sobac Group". Not once during the war years did their deliveries fall below requirements. New cam- ouflage schemes for aircraft de- manded intensive research to find fresh colors with durable qualities. Dark green, dark earth, light green, light earth, night, trainer yellow, sky, light slate grey, dark sea grey, extra dark sea green, dark Med- iterranean blue and traffic green were some of the shades that had to be evolved. Today these nine companies which worked together to ensure the supply of essential war materials, have resumed in- dependent trading and are again competitors in the world's markets. They are preparing to match their 1. 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