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m LIBERAL, Richmond HiII, Thursday, Dec. 18, 1952 spunwhenevetyduycamsare bygoodienowship mdkhddnnghmuemmadwou ‘.1anyMoumfldaygeefings. Thomhill E. C. Mansbridge & Stafl ANS’WELL LIMITED LUMBER RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO mhdeM. science «runny friendshiflgood win! and Wtfulness during duping-es. . Allde thk appreciation goaouvish Mamie Cnnsrmasâ€" ammuwflbeabmchmwithgooddunndgnodbeahh followed bv shield Wand good [om heHofidaySeasonaffordssdnqpmmfiyoapmouappred- H. J. MILLS LIMITED .AIWMOMWM. AMWuflawflmhw Jas. Pollard Manager & Director RICHMOND HILL It's a wise hostess who prepares well in advance for the rounds of hospitality that accompany the Christmas and New Year's festive season. Christmas cake is one of Concord Christmas Cake Recipe Here is a tested wine fruit cake recipe that will win the approval of your guests. It makes a six- pound Christmas cake, which is more than adequate for the aver- age household. Wine Fruit Cake lb. white raisins lb. citron 1b. candied cherries 1b. candied pineapple . 1b. mixed orange & lemon peel 1b. nut meats ' cups sifted flour tsps. baking powder tsp. salt cup shortening cup sugar eggs cup Canadian Port tsp. vanilla extract 1/2; tsp. almond extract Chop fruits and nuts and mix thoroughly with 1 cup flour. Sift remaining 2 cups flour with bak- ing powder and salt. Cream short- ening, gradually add sugar, and cream well. Add the eggs, fine at a time, and beat vigorously after each addition. Add sifted dry in- gredients to mixture alternately with wine and extracts. Fold in floured fruit and nuts. Pour into pans which have been greased and lined with wax paper. Bake in a pan of water in a slow oven (300 degrees F.) for 2 to 2% hours. or steam in a steamer for 1 hour and bake 1% hours. Re- move from pan. Peel off the pa- per and cool on cake rack. \us ._. HE‘UIHH$NWHF\HH*‘N<H the traditionally popular dainties served at this time of year. To store fruit cake: wrap in cloth moistened with wine and in wax paper. Store in pans in which, cakes were baked. Place pans in stone crock or other covered con- tainer. Sprinkle small amount of wine over cloth-wrapping occas- ionally to keep cloth slightly moist with wine. Store 1 to 2 weeks be- fore cutting. For a distinctively different Christmas cake frosting, here is a simple recipe: . Wine Frosting . 1 tbsp. butter or margarine 11/2 cups confectioner’s sugar 1,4: tsp. nutmeg Canadian Port to moisten to spreading consistency. Blend butter or margarine into sugar. Add nutmeg and enough wine to bring mixture to smooth spreading consistency. The December meeting of the Richmond Hill Women’s Institute was held on Thursday. December 11. in the Sunday School room of the Presbyterian Church and op- ened by singing the first four verses of “O Come All Ye Faith- ful.” The roll call was answered by telling of a “Christmas Tradi- tion" in the member’s family. Stories Of The Christmas Carols Feature R.H.Women’s Inst. Meet Mrs. J. Pollard and Mrs. 0. L. Wright donated smocks to be used by the volunteers at the Child Health Clinic. The next clinic will be held on January 5. The president reported on the sewing and knitting being done by Richmond Hill Women’s Insti- tute for York County Children‘s Aid. The Children's Aid Society supplies the material and the members make up the garments of which a goodly nymber have already been sent in. Mrs. C. Harding, pianist, had charge of the program which was musical, around the Christmas theme. She introduced Mrs. E. R. Jackson, who had collaborated with her in preparing the pro- gram and who acted as narrator. >An invitation from Scarboro Women's Institute to attend their anniversary party on Tuesday, January 6, 1953 at 2.30 pm. in the Silver Cross Rooms was accepted. Since the January meeting will mark the 40th anniversary mem- bers were told of the plans being made for a luncheon and speak- ers. Mrs Jackson in introducing the program said wherever groups of people gather at this time of year they enjoy singing carols. The custom is as old as Christmas it- self, for the first carol was sung over Judea by the angel choir and heard by the shepherds on the hills. Many of the carols work in this story. One “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night”, written in the 17th century to a 15th century air was then sung by the audience. Just as the shepherds following the heavenly choir and the star found their way to Bethlehem, centuries later, Phillip Brookes £0110wed the same route to attend a Christmas Eve service at the Church of the Nativity in Bethle- hem. He was so impressed that on returning home he wrote “0 Little Town of Bethlehem" for the children of his church. The organ- ist promised to set it to music but for a week could not compose any- thing. Finally in the middle of Saturday night he awakened to write down the beautiful air which he always insisted was a heavenly gift. While Bethlehem is famous, what made it so was the “Babe.” During the Middle Ages. the meaning of Christmas was lost and religion became so involvw ll'l ,ritual and a cold spirit. Perkins sang “0 Christmas Tree" as a fitting climax to the musical program, and all the members joined heartin in singing the last verse of “Joy to the ~World." Mrs. N. Evans in thanking those taking part said that although the weather has not made us think of Christmas, after hearing the pro- gram of carols, every member will be conscious of the Christmas spirit. She presented those tak- ing part with small gifts on be- half of the institute. Megbers then exchanged small gifts hich had been piled under a lighted and decorated tree, which had been loaned for the meeting by Rice’s Flower Shop. Mesdames T. Allison, W. Ander: son, J. Hunt and J. Ley were host- esses for the social half hour when Saintlmembers visited with each other. Yule Ideas: Buffet Supper, A House Decorating Party With Christmas only a few days away, greeting cards are arriving. The last of the presents are being bought and wrapped. Decorations are ready to hang and a happy fes- tive note rings throughout the house. Activities on Christmas Eve vary from home to home in our country. In some, ’the children go to bed early in anticipation of Santa’s vis- it, {vhile fathér dresses the tree and mother completes last minute preparations for the Christmas dinner. In other homes, the first party of the season takes- place. Some- times it takes the form of a house- decorating party. If this is the case, as the guests arrive, they are made responsible for some small part of the decorations, and at the end of the evening, their work is judged and a prize award- ed. In still others it is the custom for the family to have a large meal after they return from mid- night church service. According to home economists, refreshments should be planned and prepared in advance so that all may join in the fun of the ev- ening. It is important to bear in mind that everyone eats a large variety of rich foods at Christmas time and that simple. attractive party fare that tempts the appetite without taxing the budget should be the order of the day. A bufl'et’party will eliminate many serving difficulties. The guests. by serving themselves, help with the work. If the dining room is large enough leave the table in the centre with the decorations in the middle of it. If the room is small, or if the living-room is to be used, place the table against the wall and arrange the decora- tions along the side of the table nearest to the wall. The plates, cutlery and napkins may be placed at one end or both ends of the table and duplicate dishes of food are a good idea if many are to be served. ,Card tab- les with pretty cloths could pro- vide extra spaces for dishes. The menu could be sliced ham or ton- Some 500 years ago. so the story goes, an Oxford University stud- ent was studying Aristotle while taking a walk, when he was atâ€" tacked by a wild boar. He calmly despatched the brute by thrusting the volume down its throat. His feat is commemorated annually at Queen’s College by the Boar‘s Head Feast on Christmas Day. Al- though the 90-pound specimen under whose weight two attend- ants used to stagger is today re- placed by a papier mache model, the spirit of the ceremony remains lunchanged. As the choir sings the last notes of a traditional car- ol. the head is placed on the table of the Provost. the Principal of the college. The Provost then presents the ornaments and em- lbellishments one by one to the lchoirboys and visitors. the solo ism receiving the orange. Wax“: Boar’s Head Feast Francis of Assisi built the first creche to remind the people of the Christ Child. Martin Luther com- posed “Away in a Manger". set to an old air. This was toucliingly sung by Lois and John Perkins. We sometimes think of the var- ious emotions aroused by the car- ols, the greatest of which is Joy. Isaac Watt. the great hymn maker, wrote “Joy to the World" and the great musician Handel composed the music. No carol singing would be com- plete without “Silent Night, Holy Night." No one ever tires of it and it has indeed sung its way in- to the hearts of men. It has been sung in some 90 languages and many countries claim it. It was written in Obberdorf in the Ba-~ varian VAlps in 1819. Mice had damaged the organ in the church and it could not be repaired in time for the Christmas service. The organist felt very badly and thought a new song for the .ser- vice might help overcome the lack of the organ. So the vicar wrote the words, the organist wrote the music in three-part har- mony and it was used at the Christmas service to guitar accom- paniment. When the organ re- pair men heard it they were so impressed they took the song back to the Tyrol to a family of folk- singers who included it in their repertoire and started it on its way to becoming one of the great carols. v A modern English composer, Michael Head, has written many lovely songs and Miss Rosemary Jackson sang one of these “The Little Road to Bethlehem.” She also sang "O Holy Night”. These solos gave much pleasure to those hearing her. And so the carol singing goes on through the centuries. Most carols are of a devotional nature, but there are others. The Christmas Tree, originating in Germany, has become a tradition‘ Lois and John Perkins sang “0 Christmas Tree” as a fitting climax to the musical program, and all the members joined heartily in singing the last verse of “Joy to the Morld." Mrs. N. Evans in thanking those taking part said that although the weather has not made us think of Christmas, after hearing the pro- gram of carols, every member will be conscious of the Christmas spirit. She presented those tak- ing part with small gifts on be- half of the institute. Megbers then exchanged small gifts hich had been piled imder a lighted and decorated tree, which had been loaneg for the meeting by Rice’s Flower Shop. gue with perhaps a potato salad, and for color. a jellied one in a Christmas shape. Another good idea is to have an easy-tb-prepare hot casserole dish such as creamed chicken and‘ mush ooms. Whether the main dish is old or hot, be sure to have a festive array of rel- ishes on the table. There should be a generous supply of hot rolls. For an informal gathef‘ing, the hostess cofild have a large sauceâ€" pan of soup on the stove. Every- one enjoys a cup of hot soup eith- er upon arriving or before leaving on a crisp, winter night. Consom- me or bouillon are both quite suitable for the occasion. To serve with the soup, there is no- thing better than Melba toast, croutons or small salted crackers. Hot sausage rolls made with eith- er sausages or weiners, a large plate of assorted sandwiches or a make-your-own sandwich tray are all good foods which can be pre- pared well ahead of time. For a sweet tooth filler, a tray of cookies could be the answer. Why not serve an international selection of Scotch shortbreads, Chinese chews, Danish fancies and Canadian applesauce cookies? The final touch to entertaining at this season is, of course, Christmas cake and coffee. //V///[ auhgupnagm,moamem I emanate-Jo: ifsfimetoduarate the inemdbwish oflwmnyfiionds o MorryChristmasqndafloppyNwYeu. THE RICHMOND THEA’TRE RICHMOND NORM'S SHOE REPAIR Yonge St. N. Phone TU. 4-1549 HAROLD W. MORTSDN RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO Each Christmas we realize anew, that our ost rewarding possession is our many )riching friendships. Ahd so to all our 'ends' we wish a merry merry Christmas nd a very happy New Year. HILL