EXCITING HOSPITALITY D TESTED RECIPES Christmas Tea Punch Mo kes Successful Pc: rly When the air starts tingling with the gay sound of bells and carols, homemakers everywhere start thinking of roast turkey dressed with savoury stuffing, , plum puddings smothered with hard sauce and trays filled with fancy sliortu'breads and rich fruit cake. For many of us, it has be- come customary to think of Christmas as the time for punch parties. Young or old alike, re. spond to salty. song and laugh— ter around a punch bowl filled to the brim with a delightful mix] ‘ture. 3 During these holiday receptions :make your punch bowl the cen- ter of the party. Incidentally, if you don‘t own a punch bowl now “and if Santa doesn’t bring one for you you needn’t let this worry you. Use a large size bowl, decorating it with decals and setting it off on a back- ground of paper and gay Christmas decorations. not cause. the success of the ' party is a flavourful punch and fthe secret to a punch’s attrac- tive flavour and colour is tea. Whether your punch is served hot .or cold, made from fresh, frozen "or canned fruit juice, with or ‘whhout carbonated beverages, files will really give it that ex- tra something that will make your guests refill their mugs 'many a time. 'A rule of thumb is to use 1 quart of strong tea to one gallon of punch. Steep 1-3 c. of loose tea , or 8 teaabags with 1 quart of fresh bubbly boiling water. Brew 5 min- utes and strain the concentrate .into the other punch liquids. Another important thing to re- member 'when you are making a "punch is to use a simple syrup . instead of sugar (1 cup sugar to leap water). If you are experi- Jneuting. add the sugar syrup @me after blending all the other — then add the syrup Family, a little at a until mixture suits your taste. _ fillfyou like. you may try this {Basted recipe which is a great . with our friends. gunnEnY CHRISTMAS PUNCH y 3.4 e. water 'jl- c loose tea or 8 teabags cup sugar. BRACKLEY POINT W.I. Miss Louise Shaw entertained éflie regular meeting of Brackley 'Poinrt W.I. on Friday evening, LiJeoe'l'uber 5th. There were thir- teen members and one visitor present. The meeting opened by sing- ..lng “Rudolph the Red Nosed .1Reindeer” and repeating the col- j. in unison. The secretary re- ; Ported proceeds from pantry sale ..$54.37 and firom the Anniversary :hanquet $61.25. The sum of $44.00 was collec- lted from the district for the Can- foer Fund. .‘Committees were appointed to flan a program for the coming “year. It was decided to prowde ‘flle usual trealt of oranges and t‘l’l’les for the Christmas school Forced. and to purchase an ad- idltional string of tree-lights. Cor- lissmndence was read and dealt zuii. ; ', Collection was $4.50. _ The high light of the evening ."Was the annual Christmas auc- lfion sale of home made articles, bonsisting of aprons, knitted LIjOOds fudge, and a variety of other things. Miss Louise Shaw fan‘in out the duties of auct- ioneer in a capable and Pleas' manner, and the sale bmuBlm .95. f The hostess served a delicious 1“11011 and after a social hour the meeting closed by singing. *"lmsle Bells” .% '.', Kmeanest:tsemanateletsresumesegaemiaeeueemesmeweeeeeeemsmaaaesm y. ;. . Cufflinks . Lighters . Billfolds Sets Jewel Box Jewellery Extension Bracelets “'ILLIABIS JETVELLER GS. Geo. St. Ch’mwn DIAL 9397 Lay-Away NOW for Christmas mWW Ri ‘ Watches Pens Dresser .mnaananamaamaaataanaamaamaatazaaaaa Juice of 2 oranges 1 pkg. frozen strawberries, de- frosted 2 guarts gingerale 'rmg Water to a full rollin boul. Pour over tea. Brew 5 minus tes. Stir and strain. Add sugar. Sturl unltil dissolved. Add orange Juice and strawberries. Just be- fore serving, pour into punch bowl ger a block of ice. Add ginger— e. For holiday efifect, cover bot- tom surface of a ring mold with 1 inch of water and place in free- zer. When partially frozen ar- range strawberries or cherries and mint leaves over it. Fill ring mold with water and freeze. Turn out into center of punch bowl before serving. Makes 25 30 serv- lugs. IDA BAILEY ALLEN . Along with this punch you may like to serve some Crisp Christ- mas Chews which are so easy to prepare and their taste is simply grand. CRISP CHRISTMAS CHEWS (Tested Recipe) 2 tbsp. butter 2 eggs 1 cup white sugar 1 cup dates lé cup chopped walnuts V4 cup chopped cherries (optiona 1/2 cup mars‘nmellows, cut up top- tionlal) 1%; cup coconut (optional). 2 cups Rice Krispies. Place butter in skillet and heat until melted. Put whole eggs, su- gar, dates, and chopped nuts ino frying pan and beat. Keep stirring until well cooked I about 10 min- utes). Remove fir-om heat. Add chopped cherries, mar‘shinellows, coconut and Rice Krispies. Spread into a buttered 9 "pan. Cool. Cut into squares. Makes 3 dozen. Christmas Mince Pie Is Mother-Daughter Delicocy By IDA BAILEY ALLEN “In England, Chef,” I said, “there’s an old saying that a per- son will enjoy a happy month during the next year for each little mince pie eater in neiglr bar's house between Christmas and Twelfth night.” “That is a good cause to help along,” chuckled the Chef. “May I give a practical suggestion? That all the mothers reading this column, together with their small daughters, make little mince pies for the neighbors. The young- sters can pack them in baskets or boxes, or tie them in paper napkins, ready to deliver on Christmas morning.” Little mincemetat pies: For the filling, break 1 (9 oz.) pkg. con- densed mincemeat into small pieces. Add 2 tbsp. sugar and 1% c. water, or strong cold coffee, or apple cider. Rat-stir until lumps are thoroughly broken. Boll briskly 1 min; cool. To put together: Line tart or cupcake pans with home-made pie pastry, or sue a mix. Almost fill with the mince- meat. Put on a top crust; flute edges together: or use strips to make a crisscross pattern. Bake 15-18 min. in a hot even, 425 degrees F. Cool before re- moving firom pans. Variations: To the mincemeat, add 1% c. canned crushed pine— Baking Needs, Geese and Ducks. , I‘ll‘llllll Mtg/11'“ _ . . . We Accept Trade-Ins! GROGKETT & STOREY LTD- “FINE FURNITURE” 134 Kent Dial 5559 Charlottetown Sh at our store for a. full selection. 01‘ Christmas op also Fresh island Killed Turkeys, C & F FOODLAND BROOKETNSTOREYLTIJ. Christmas Gifts by the fumin . . . apple, or chopped ray cranber- ries with extra sugar to taste. TOMORROW’S DINNER Grapefruit-lettuce salads, iresh Florida lime dressing, chicken marengo, carrot rounds, fl! ky rice, spicy apple sauce, fig cmk- ies, coffee, tea, All measurements are level; re- cipes for 4 to 6. Fresh Florida lime dressing for fruit salads: In a jar, com- )bine 1 c. salad oil, VA c. sugar, % c. fresh lime juice» 1/2 tsp. Tabasco, 1V2 tsp. salt, lvtsp.'pap- riloa and ’76 tsp. onion juice. Cover: Shake until well blended. Refrigerate. Shake again before using. Makes 1 2-3 c. Chicken Marengo: Clean a 3- lb. broilerafryer as necessary. Rinse and section as for fricas- see. Clean and cut giblets in bits. Drain chicken; dust with sea— sored salt and rub in V4 c. flour. MARY HAWORTH The Guardian, Charlottetown, WEdeecT17:1958__ film Lena Caroline McLure, Women’s Editor, Phone 8506 7 To Leagclize DEAR MARY HAWORTH: I am a retired lawyer, inter. ested in your recent advice IOct. 14) to a couple who blundered into a common law marriage some years ago. Active church workers, respec- ted in their community, they live in fear of disgrace and want to know if there is any way of hav- ing a legal ceremony — without exposing the whole story. You advise them to get their pastor’s help in strictest confi- dence, in drafting a remedy. But I suggest that they need a law- yer primarily. The clergyman may be helpful with the emo- tional aspect. If they are parties to a com- mon law marriage, they are as certainly married as if they had had a large church wedding. However, let’s be clear — many people use the term “common law marriage” not to describe such, which is valid and proper in several states; but to cover il- licit co - habitation. So ~ called proxy marriages are valid only as common law contracts; the ceremony is simply for show. On the basis of R. F.’s state- ments of fact, it seems fairly clear that [F she and 11.: help- mate agreed to be man and wife, in a state that recognizes com- mon laiw marriage, then they are validly married; and their child is legitimate. Yet, even if the first state does not recognize common law marriage. stillt hey may have accomplished such by later cohabitation in a state that does. NEED STATEMENT None tireless. even if such is the case, it would be well for them to make a signed) sworn record of the fact of the marriage, giv- ing the date when it came into being. A ceremony in addition wouldn’t hurt, unless (mark this) certain financial benefits or prop- erty rights are contingent upon the first-dated common law nup- tial day. _ In several states it is a simple matter to arrange a follow — up ceremonial marriage. But in con- nection therewith, th e y ought to make an affidavit of the common law marriage, affirming it as valid (if it is) and reciting that the present ceremony is merely in confirmation thereof, largely for social and record - keeping important in c o n n e ction with property rights, pensions, social security, etc. Also it may become important to the child later, as to her legitimacy, notwithstanding that in several states, statutes ex- l-iquid is half-evaporated. Serve bordered with flaky rice. TRICK OF THE CHEF Add diced pimiento to grape- purposes. This can become very ‘ Lawyer Advises Pair Marriage ist to legitimatize a child born il- legitimately. if the parents marry afterward. This couple needs a well-in- formed lawyer now; and if they have no money to pay a fee, their local bar will refer them to coun- sel on a voluntary basis. 0r per- haps there is a local legal aid society. Yours truly, Anxious Prodigal DEAR D. Y.: Thank you for this expert dissertation on the rights: and resources and pos- sibly already valid status, of the couple in question. I appreciate your information and the kindly spirit in which it is offered. I do agree that the couple needs a lawyer primarily. But be- cause of their timidjty and uncer- tainty, and assumption that the world would scorn them, and the church reject them if the truth were known, I felt it advisable for them to overcome this fear, at the very start of their effort to put things right. I felt this might be best achieved by turning first to their pastor as to a spiritual father (in the tradition of the ~hastened prodigal, yearning fo r security). As you say, their pastor can be helpful with the emotional as- pects of their situation; while also II hope) using his commu- nity influence to refer them to a good lawyer, and interest the lat- ter in doing what can and should be done, to get their marriage on a solid foundation. All in strictest ’ Eldon Leard; School, Mrs. Wrixon WESTMORELAN‘D W.I. NORTH RIVER W.I. Mrs. Haber Caniield was hos- The December meeting of the less to the members of West- North River W.I. was held at moreland W.I. for their regularlthe home of Mrs. Earl Younker meeting held December 3rd. Theion December lst with twenty- meeting opened in the usual man- three members and two visi- ner with the vice-president, Mrs. tors present. Wl'lxon M001? Pl‘eSIdmg- Meeting opened with the col- Roll call was answered by se- lect followed by the minutes of ven members with exchange of the November meeting. Ten mem— Christmas gifts. Minutes of the bers subscribed for the Insti- previous meeting were read. ap- ture News. Proved and Signed Reports Of The various committees gave committees were heard and new their reports and bills of $1.60 “‘95 appointed: from these were ordered paid. Sick, Mrs. Roy Crossman. Mrs. Six members paid their fees and a $2 donation was received for the cake sale. Correspondence was read and $5 was voted for a Health Bond from the Tuberculosis League. It was decided to pay th e mu- sic teacher $55 now. Sick com- mittee, assisted by Mrs. Norris Kitson and Miss Eleanor Younk- er was instructed to send eleven Christmas treats. As the secretary has left the district, Miss Eleanor Younker Moore; Educational, Mrs. Birt Trowsdale, Mrs. James Moose: Social, Mrs. Gordon Canfield, Mrs. Eldon Leard; Lunch. Mrs. Heber Canfield. Mrs. Arthur Sherren and Mrs. Roy Gallant. Mrs. Wrixon Moore invited the members for the January meet— ing. Correspondence was read and discussed. It was decided to send for knitting and sewing to Red Cross also to send donations to TB. League and C.A.C. It was moved and seconded all bills be paid concerning Goose supper held Nov. 22, also to treat school children with candy at the Christmas concert. Meeting adjoumed and a social hour followed. Lunch was served by hostess and committee. til Mrs. Yeo‘s return. The January meeting will be FRUIT CAKES for Christmas! r/i.‘ confidence, of course. DEAR MARY HAWORTH: Re. cently a woman wrote you saying she is a common law wife and . P'es . Dwghn‘m wondering what, after some O Cakes 0 Cookies years she and her husband might . Home Made Bread do, to make the marriage legal, without acquainting the public MAPLE LEAF with the real facts. BAKERY May I suggest a solution? Delivery Dial 8432 volunteered to take the books un-l I had a friend on the East held at the home at Mu. MacKinley when roll call will be answered with a penny) I for each letter in first name. Mrs. John Warren We: asked to prepare a program and Mrs. George Yeo, Mrs. Bruce Mac- Kinley, Mrs. MacGregor and were drawn after which the meet- ing adjourned. A social hour was enjoyed when Christmas gifts were exchanged and a dainty lunch served by the hostess and committee. 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