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3 cups milk. Salt, pepper. 2 tablespoons minced parsley. Cook salt pork in saucepa® until crisp on all sides.. Add onion and cook three We all know how useful the onion is to make meat go further, and we could not imagine a good stew lacking this vegetable. ‘This is true, of course, of soups whether we add just a touch of onion juicesor lise the sliced onions as a foundation for a meat soup such as our favoriteé French onion or a cream soup, or ch“m(der Beef Stew Poun(fs chuck beef tablespoon fat. cup,s tfimng water. ca.rr_ot sprigs parsley. claves. bay leaf. teaspoon pepper. cups dieed carrots. cup diced celery. small onions, peeled. tablespoon butter. tablespcons flour. Have beef cut into oneâ€"inch pieces. Melt fat in heavy kettle and brown on all sides. Add water, celery tops, whole carrot, herbs and seasonings, cover and simmer over a low heat 1% hours. Add â€"vegetables and continue cooking about ‘4 hour until onions and meat are tende Add more water if necessary. Cream butter and flour, and stir into hot liquid. Continue s4râ€" ring until gravy begins to thicken. Yield:â€" six servings. pot fet fet fet $ J tot iJ sot S bs Perhaps to thoroughly appreciate the contributions whith the onion makes to cookery. we would néeed to be deâ€" prived of it for a time. One of my English frienmds writes that the scarâ€" city of onions in England, to whxch Italy immd most of the supply, one of t hardships. When an English . Boat docks here the â€" sailors seek the markets near the wharf and buy bags of onions to take home as gifts to their families. Today we find the ladies claiming to be epicures and acclaiming the onâ€" ion. It is seldom we find one who obâ€" jects to the use of this pungent vegetâ€" able as a seasoning or in cooked form. We do hesitate to indulge in raw onion sandwiches, 16. except in the privacy of. our own homes. "Not more delicious to the palate than hateful for the smell which it imparts to the breath, the onion has always been the source of doubt and difficulty to the fastidious epicure.. His usual course is=to humor his appetite and then to avoid the ladies." Thus wrote Dr. Jeaffreson about a century ago. No Longer Avoided by the Fastidtous Epicure on Account of Its Pungent Odor. Onions Form Important Part in (llleef Stew, Recipes for Beef Stew and for Corn Chowâ€" er. + Onion Attaining Much Popularity on the Menu >~NICTORY BONDS s»@lm JU’WWI t ~\d Think of your 3 C Ns t x 6 < m Sn 0 0 Ceks 0. * Corn Chowder pound diced salt pork. mediumâ€"sized onions, diced. cup boiling water. cup diced potatoes. cup canned whole kernel or fresh are valuable adjuncts to Thrift and to the careful conduct of yvour affairs, Any branch of this Bank designated in your application will look after the delivery of your bonds, and if desired will arrange for payment on an instalment basis. ~ The BANK of NOV A SCOTIA (By EDITH M. BARBER) A Savings Account and a Safety Deposit Box CGwing to this extra Guide work Mrs. Harper gave in her resignation as presâ€" ident of the local Association. This was accepted with regret and a vote of thanks was given to all the officers for their work for the committee. Compliments were given to Mrs. B. H. Harper officially on her recent honâ€" our of being appointed Divisional Commissioner (of Guides) for the Cochhrars district. The Association this year has not only been able to materially assist the Guides by sending a Guide to camp in the summer and helping toward camp expenses but has also done during 1941 creditable patriotic work in contribuâ€" ting $66 to the local fund for Britain‘s Bomb Victims. The annual meeting of the local association of the Girl ‘Guides Comâ€" mittee was held on Monday last week, with Mrs. B. H. Harper presiding. The report of the activities of the year with financial standing was read by Mrs. Bessette, who is secretaryâ€"treasurer. Annual Meeting of Girl Guide Commttee at South Porcupine South Porcupine, Feb to The Advance. Plans were made for a St. Patrick‘s Afternoon Tea to be held on Wednes: day, March 4th, at the home of Mrs. M. McChesney, 20 Hart street. Purâ€" ther plans for this event will be made at future meetings. and it is expected that this will bq among the outstandâ€" ing social events of the late winter months. .At the regular weekly meeting of the Gold Nugget Rebekah Lodge held on Thursday evening in the lodge rooms of the Oddfellows Hall, Mrs. C. F. Lacy, Noble Grand, was in the chair, and the members discussed the usual business. After the cards, refreshments were served by Miss Mamie Borland and her committee, _ Ladies‘ prizes were preâ€" sented by Mrs. Fred Jackson, Worthy Matron, to the following: ist, Mrs. P. Taylor; 2nd, Mrs. Bert Rutherford; 3rd, Mrs. Chas. Pierce, Sr. Mr. Verâ€" non Neily presented the gentlemen‘s prizes as follows: 1st, Mr. Wm. Butler; 2nd, Mr. R. Whiteman; 3rd, Mr. de Gruchy. Rebekahs to Hold Afternoon Tea on Wednesday, March 7 VUrs. M. McChesney to be Hostess at St. Patrick‘s Tea. On Friday evening,. February 20th, the Arbutus Eastern Star enâ€" tertained at a very successful Patriotic Bridge‘held in the Masonic hall. Pubâ€" lic response to the event was very gratifying, and the members were well pleased with the fine social and finanâ€" cial success of the event. minutes. «Add water and potatoes, covâ€" er and cook ten minutes. Add corn and milk and cook until potatoes are tender, Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add parsley and serve. Yield: six servings. Eastern Star Holds Successful Bridge and Social Event Patriotic Bridge Held by Arbutus Chapter is Well Attended. Dollars as Released by the Bell Syndicate, Inc.) 18th. Special In the Kitchen in charge of Mrs. Burton, : were Mrs. Melville, Mrs. K. Farrell, Mrs. J. Douglas, Mrs. .. Whitâ€" ton and Mrs. Bass. Mrs. Carruthers (in charge of waitâ€" tressses), was assisted by ‘Mrs. Hepburn, Mrs. Lane, Mrs. C. Anderson, Mrs. Hunâ€" kin and Mrs. F. E. Cooper. The large table was beautifully apâ€" pointed with large yellow tapers in red and gold candlesticks and a springâ€" like bouquet of daffodils in a silver basket adorned the centre. At this table tea was poured by Mrs. . Anderson (Sr.), Mrs. L. Sharp and Myrs. Stitt. Mrs. C. H. Libby (Presiâ€" dent), with Mrs. F. H. Hall and Mrs. Clement acted as reception committee. Assisting at tables were Mrs. Blake, Mrs. T. Wilson, Mrs. J. Armstrong. At sewing tableâ€"Mrs. Dan Reed, and Mrs. Jordison. South Porcupine, Feb. 18th. Speciai to The Advance. The Women‘s Association of the United Church held a most sucessful Valentina Tea on Saturday, Feb. 14th in the United Church building. The decorations for the affair wore very pretty and suitable, the tables being decked in Valentine colours with hearts prominent and the waitresses wore litâ€" tle Valentine caps and aprons in Valâ€" entine designs. Valentine Tea by W.A. of United Church, 8. Porcupine Mrs. E. K. Martin was appointed chairman during election of officers and the following were elected to office for 1942%:â€"President, Mrs, L. Sharp. viceâ€"president, Mrs. FP. C. Evans: secretary, Mrs. Harry u.run;{ treasurer, Mrs. M. Bessette. Membere. of the committee present were Miss j B. Shaw, Mrs. J. Dogue, Mrs. E. J. Rapâ€" : sey, Mrs. E. K. Martin, Mrs. Maxwellâ€" mith, Mrs. Bessette, Mrs. F. C. Evans, Mrs. L. Shatp, Mrs. B. H. Harper, Miss Dorothy Wilkins (District Guide Capâ€" tain) was present as a guest. THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMIiN3 ‘;IWOmen s Institute | Entertains at ‘ Social Evening Mrs. Fred Somers is Hostess to Knitting Group Mrs. A. Rowe presided at the piano during the game of musical chairs, Members and Friends Find New Friendships During Pleasant Evening. Members and friends of the Women‘s Institute enjoyed a friendly social evening on Friday evening in the Holâ€" linger hall, community singing and dancing highlighting the evening‘s programme. Presbyterian Women Conâ€" tmue Work for the Seyâ€" vices. . The knitting circle of the Women‘s Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church met on Friday evening at the home of Mre. Fred Somers, 207 Spruce street north. Regular business was discussâ€" ed and the members completed several knitted articles during the evening. At the close of the evening‘s work, the hostess assisted by Mrs. R. Wales, served a delicious lunch. Among those present were Mrs, W. M. MacKay, Mrs. West, Mrs. J. Ralph, Mrs. MacLaren, Mrs. F. Conley, Mrs. Trevethan, Mrs. K. Wales, Mrs. Caves, Miss M. Ray, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. T. J. Paullkner,. and the hostess, Mrs. P. Somers. The next knitting meeting will take place on Friday, March 6th. IHE MENACE of a hateful way of life casts its shadow across our homes. Victory Bonds will raise up a shield against it. So buy Victory Bonds to the limit. We cannot be halfâ€"hearted while this danger threatens our very shores. Let us go full out now and give such vigor to our country‘s effort as to speed the day of victory,. E. W. Brooks, unit organizer for ‘Cochrane District for the second Vicâ€" tory Loan campaign, tells a true and | inspiring story of. one crew at the \|Preston East Dome. The shift boss had signed up every man on the crew for the Victory Loan â€" all but one. | Fame of them could only afford to take ~$50 or $100 bonds, but some did a lot better than that. The big thing was that the crew was signed up one hunâ€" dred per centâ€"all but that one man. \He was ready and anxious to sign up, too, but he had ten children. These days the man with ten children finds it a problem to buy bonds, as well as shoes and stockings and all the other things for ten children. To the odd man‘s sorrow and to that of the shift boss and his crew it looked as if it simply had to be ‘"one hundred per cent.â€"all but one." Then one of the Hundred Per Cent for Victory Loan on Preston Crew Even Though One Man Had Ten Children. with Mr. Terry O‘Connor acting as the Master of Ceremomes. Mrs. Quemby took ‘over the piano duties during the community singing, and again to acâ€" company Miss Tone Marriotte during her solo vocal selection. Mrs. Craig at the piano, Mr. D\mlop with his guitar, Mr. Craig and Myr. Bruce Kirk with wiolins provided the dance music. Mr. W. Johnson and Mr. Dicker joined in vocal selections. and Mrs. McTaggart and Mrs. Cagl Briggs gave a fine duet. Mrs. MacTagâ€" gart presented her varied talent in a whistling selection, and she joined with Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Dicker and Mrs. sohnson in the kitchen committee which served a delicious lunch. This is the least we can do â€"to lend our money for our country‘s defence. Buy a share in victory todayâ€"buy Victory Bonds. OW TO BUYâ€"Give your order to the Victory Loan salesman who calls on you. Or place it in the hands of any branch of any bank, or give it to any trust company. Or send it to your local Victory Loan Headquarters. Or you can authorize your employer to start a regular payroll savings plan for you. Bonds may be bought in denominations of $50, $100, $500, $1,000, and larger. Salesman, bank, trust company or your local Victory Loan Headquarters will be glad to give you every assistance in making out your order form. North Bay Nuggetâ€"And then; there was the U.S. Marine who, after getting stranded on a South Pacific Island, could be heard crooning . ;. "Just ‘A Ssarong At Twilight." A Bornâ€"on February 10th, 1942, to Mr. and Mrs. Louis DelGuidice of 162 Toke streetâ€"a son. Bornâ€"on February 9th, 1942, to Mr. and â€"Mrs. Forbes Bud Mills, of 283 Maple street northâ€"a son. Bornâ€"on January 28th, 1942, to Mr. and Mrs. Laddie Potyok, of 68 Balsam street northâ€"a son. Bornâ€"on February 12th, 1942, to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Beaudoin, of 109 Wilâ€" low avenueâ€"a daughter. other men had an idea. HMe pointed out that the man with the large family was a good fellow and felt very badly becaiuse he was the only one in the crew who was not in the buying of Victory Bonds. "Why not all chip in and buy their pal a bond?" No sooner suggested than the game was on the way. In practically no time all the rest of the crew had come across and the man with ten children had a $50.00 bond in his family. Thus that parâ€" ticular crew at the Preston East PDome Bornâ€"on January 24th, 1942, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Amyot, of 158 Cedar street southâ€"a daughter. UCUIAF CrewW at the Preston East Dome is signed un one hundred per cent. for Victory Loans,. "What I like about the incident," says Mr. Brooks, "is the close working friendship it shows beâ€" tween the men, the pride they have in each other and in the crew, and the zeal they show to serve one. hundred per cent. in the war effort. Bornâ€"on January 28th, 1942, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Timm, of 456 Pine street southâ€"a son. Bornâ€"on FPriday, Pebruary 17th, 1942 to Mr. and Mrs. Laurent Menard of 88 Kirby avenueâ€"a daughter. seven Births Recorded at Town Hall Last Week al War Finance Committee, Ottawa, Canada the oss and a $50.00 it parâ€" t Dome ent. for ' "is the ; sunday school Hours at Mountjoy United Church Reporter campaign) the desert Soldier: Reporter: "Why 1 soldier: ‘"Well, ha in yvour own shadow it In order to provide accommodation r the Sunday School at Mountjoy nited Church the Junior derg. (9, 0, 11) will meet at 9.45 and 10.45, The eginners and Primary depts. (4, 5, _7. 8) will meet at 2 p.m., instead f 230. But the Intermediate and enior depts. will meet as usual at LIQUIDo PASTE IN HADOWLAND "Why not?" Well, have vou tried to â€" veteran Was there A42 Milvert of Libyvan hade in