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Cn nt SE A RE Rp MY Foy ATLER ) pian PPE Red Commandos Make Raid On Norway , Destroy Dam and Machinery In Power Station Commandos have destroyed a dam and power station at Glom- fjord, south of Bodo, Norway, De- tails of this rald have now been reported from a Norwegian under- ground newspaper. Fourteen Commandos -- partic pated In the raid, says the report. They succeeded In reaching thelr objective undetected, and there they quickly seized and bound the guards, After the Germans had promised to keep quiet they were untied; one, however, broke his promise and set out -on a dash to warn the guard at the entrance to a tunnel near the station. The Jatter guard attempted to run into the tunnel but was shot down, onZktK Itedfuu-gh-ed h Dam In Ruins Meanwhile the Commandos had started a fire in the control room, and more Germans emerged from the tunnel to investigate. Several of the Commandos had already reached the power station itself and had smashed all vital instru- ments and machinery found there, Others had climbed uphill to the dam supplying the power station. They set their charges of- dyna. mite, and soon a series of sharp explosions, followed by the roar of our onrushing water, signalled that the big dam was in ruins, In FRO flerce skirmish that ensued, tho ivy a ie Joarrgandos got the better of it, aon dit. Lalling 'eight Germans and forcing the others™4o retreat, "Some Waken Prisoner By that tid the Commandos Lad used up alizost all of their ammunition. They split up, and tried to reach their landing place separately. Eight of them were believed to have done so, while the remaining six were taken pris- oner. These were brought to Glom- fjord school with their hands tied behind their backs and later sent to Oslo and thence to Germany. "Destruction of the dam and the slation is said to have cut off the source of power for a large dur- aluminum factory operated by the Germans in the vicinity, England Showing ik "Wooden" Clothing i) New. collections of "wooden clothing have gone on view in England and drew praise from the fashion experts. They were utility frocks made of "fibro"--a syn- thetic material manufactured mainly from wood, a fabric with many variations and which the . government is anxious to popu-- larize to save wool. - Fibro is hard-wearing, supple and washable. One model made of it was of black and white check with a smart scarlet overcheck. Another was in a "tweed" with an effect like shot silk, Few women would detect the models displayed as "utility" if the government labels were re- moved. Colors aplenty are to be had--turquoise, rose, gold and a beautiful 'shade of rust-red along with French plaids in gay and be- coming variety, Republic Of Chile Proud Of Freedom Capital City of Santiago Centre of Culture More than five million people, mainly of Spanish stock, proud of thelr democracy and of the unylelding freedom they conquer ed from Spain 132 years ago, form the Republic of Chile, on the southern west coast of South Am- erica, says a Chilean news source. Santiago, Chile's-capltal of more than a million, 13 one-of the pret: tiest, up-to-date cities on the con- tinent. It is a centre of culture, where men from many countries go In scarch of higher education or to learn about social legisla: tion, soclal and health services, Since the inception of the Re- public (1810) Chile has endeav- ored to maintain (he hest relations with foreign countries and almost without exception, Is represented there. But Chile's efforts, in which money and pride have frequently been sacrificed, have been espec- fally directed towards a brother- hood of American nations. To these nations she has extended a - kindly hand in their most difficult times... Chile is an agricultural country fn the temperate (not tropical) zone, but she also produces all. kinds of minerals--copper and ni: trates included--and {8 now tack. ling industry. Chilean wines, fruits and vege fables are famous all over the "world. Imports consist, principal. Jy, of machinery, agricultural im. ploments, electric appliances, newsprint, rubber goods, ete. Chile has" now & commercial agreement with Candda and every ARC hope for a fair trade, both during i a © the war and after the wags Under 344 i présent clrmoumstances o has uf proven hor feiendiiness DESERT MULLIG ai: AN -- NOT A PICNIC hed Huddled around a campfire, members of an anti-tank crew, on the march near Safi, Morocco, cook up a stew while one of their members peers throughfield glasses as he stands guard, The War Against Mrs. Hadley Adapted from the MGM Picture by WILLIAM McCORMICK SYNOPSIS: Mrs. Stella Hadley, a Washing- ton society matron and a staunch Republican of the old school, 1s celebrating her birthday with a luncheon on December 7. Present are Elliott Fulton, a friend of the family; Mrs. Hadley's daughter, Patricia; her son, Ted, who works for Fulton at the War Depart- ment; her physician, Dr. Meecham and her hest friend, Cecilia Tal- bot. Mrs. Hadley is annoyed when news of the Jap attack on Pearl Harbor disrupts the party. She is -even more annoyed when Fulton tells her he cannot let Ted leave the office on Christmas Eve. She does not know that Ted, a dissi- pated youth, has not been working late at the office each night as he has told her. Nor does she know -- yet -- that Fulton is go- ing to have Ted transferred to active duty. . . . "~~ CHAPTER TWO Mrs. Hadley = very much the grand dame distributing largesse --had handed out the last of the Christmas presents to the staff. She turned to the maid. : "And now, I've saved the best present till the last," she said. "I'or you, Millie. I asked Mr. Fulton to make inquiries about your brother at Pearl Harbor, He's well and safe." TOTS' BUTTON-FROCK By Anne Adams ! Children will love this button. front dress 'cause it lets them dress themselves. - Mothers will like Anne Adams Pattern 4218 for its easy making and novel style: Edge the smartly shaped front panels with ric-rac or have them in contrast. Pattern 4218 is available in chil dren's sized 2, 4, 6, 8. Size 6, all one, takes 2% yards 86-inch; 1% yards ric-rac; other version, 1%. yards 36-inch; % yard contrast. . Sénd twenty cents (20c) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted). for this Anne Adams pattern to Room 421, 78 Adelaide St. West, Toronto. Write plainly size, name, address and style number, : dy w+ for her American mister nations. Sk ERT UL HN \ FA - T, Wig # £ "rier you're a worker. Millie burst into happy tears. "You may take the evening off to break the good news to your mother," Mrs, Hadley told the beaming girl. "Could I speak to you a mo- ment, Mrs. Hadley?" asked Peters, "I had word from the Draft Board today. They've reclassified me in 1A. Pm to report for service next week." PE "You wean, you'll be leaving the?" asked Mrs, Hadley ineredu- lously. "I'm afraid so, Mrs. Hadley." "I'm sure that won't be neces- "sary. I'l speak to Mr. Fulton about it." "I'd sooner you wouldn't do that," said Peters uncomfortably. "If they need me, I feel I ought to go." "You may go at the end of the week, but 1 do think you could have given me a little more notice." "But, Ma'am, I only got my notice. . . ."? = "We won't discuss it. You may tell -Bennett to give you -two weeks salary before you leave." Pat entered the room dressed in a Red Cross canteen uniform. "If Teddy has a breakdown, I shall hold Elliott Fulton respon-. sible," Mrs. "Hadley told _her daughter. "He has to work again tonight. Elliott might have some consideration for me, even if the Government hasn't." "I'm sorry I couldn't be here "to help you with the Christmas presents. I had to dig up an extra girl for canteen duty tonight." "Patricia, is that the canteen that Laura Winters is running?" demanded Mrs, Hadley suspicious- ly. : "She's just helping, mother." "I shouldn't think you'd want to associate with the wife of the man who contaminated father's newspaper," Mrs, Hadley countered. ) "I must run now," her daughter said, planting a kiss on her fore- "head. "It's Christmas Eve for the soldiers, too." As Pat was leaving, Bennett apologetically halted her. "I just wanted to tell you, Miss, that . . . well, I didn't care to tell Mrs, Hadley. . . I thought it might upset her . .. but if I'm missing some evening I wanted you to understand. I'm an air raid war- [ den." "Good for you, Bennett." "Thank you, Miss, You won't mention it to Mrs, Hadley, will you?" * * * = -Pat assured the butler that'>she would not and made her way to the canteen, Just how she met Michael from the jam of uniformed men clamoring for coffee and dough- nuts, the happy smile and broad Irish features of Mike suddenly seemed to stand out. Somehow, the handsome young Irish-Ameri- can private managed to ask dis- armingly, "What's your name?" Her name, of course, evoked a grinning, "Mine's Mike--we oughy' to get together." 5 ) "Say, couldn't voi 'dome over on my: side for a 'while?" he whecdled, "Not while this push is on," Pat smiled, "why don't yoy come over to my side?" ; Mike vaulted over the counter without further invitation and Pat shoved an apron at him. . "What's that for?" he asked backing away suspiciously. : "So you won't spoil that nice uniform, Once across that bar- You're go- ing to help me wash the dishes." _"What--wait a minute." . "Of course," said Pat coldly, "you cap always go back." There was a moment's hesita- tion, then Mike said decisively, "You're a-hard woman, Gimme that gimp." Y ve . * Te Pat led Mike from behind the counter amid the howls and wise. cracks of the other soldiers, She led him into a little alcove with a your - Fitzpatrick has never | "been quite clear to her. Somehow, sink piled high with dirty dishes. "All right, Mike, you can't take it," she told him as he surveyed the dishes ruefully. "Go on back." "Oh, .no you don't. You can't fire me without notice. And from the looks of it, we'll be here at least two weeks." He rolled up his sleeves." "I'll wash, you dry," he instructed. ____"Oh_no, we'll -beth--wash™---- They stood side by side at the sink, washing. Mike broke the silence. 5 "Shhh," he cautioned. "What's the matter?" -- "I thought I "heard the baby crying." . "It couldn't be -- I doped his nine o'clock bottle." "Good girl." . . There was another moment's silence, then Pat stated factually, "that's my hand you're washing." "I wondered why it didn't clink," replied Mike just as factu- ally. - "You've still got hold of it." "Do you mind?" vl "No, I've got one left," replied Pat. They both laughed. Pat was smiling happily as Mike drove her home that night. "Do you realize if you had taken mo home "before the other girls, you could have saved yourself a lot of driving?" she asked- with mock severity. "I don't know Washington very well,)"" Mike replied ingenuously. Pat smiled, then issued an abrupt, "Turn left!" command. "Stop here," she instructed as Mike swung the station wagon around. "What for?" "This is where I live." "In there?" asked Mike in obvi- ous disappointment. "It's awfully big." "It isn't really." . "It looks awfully big to me," Mike insisted stubbornly, "Well, I guess you must be kind of tired. It's been swell meeting you. I suppose I'll be seeing you at the canteen sometime." Log "Stop acting that way," said Pat angrily.. "Just because I hap- pen to live in a big house is that any reason to treat me as though I had the measles? What differ- ence does it make?" * * * Mike looked at her a moment, then 'his face broke into a smile, "I'm sorry. It wouldn't make any difference," he said happily. "Not with a girl like you." "Where do :you asked. "Clary Street. lives there. born." "I thought you said you didn't live?" Pat At least Mother That's where 1 was know Washington," Pat accused, "I never really did -- until now." Pat looked up at him, touched and flattered by the sincekity of his remark. Their faces drifted very close together. "Do you mind?' Mike asked 'humbly, almost fearfully, "No--I don't think so," Pat whispered, surprised at herself, _: He put his arm about her and drew her close. Just as their lips met there was a sudden crash and they were jolted away from each other. They turned in amazement, A sporty looking roadster had crashed into the rear end of the . station wagon. Ted stuck his head out of the offending car. "Why don't you look where you're going?" he dgmanded drunkenly, ~ "I'l kill him, 'so help me," said Mike furiously, climbing from the edr, A "Mike, no!" Pat cried, rushing after him. "Mike! He's my bro- ther." "Oh!" Mike reacted. He turned cordially to Ted. 'Glad to know you." : v4 - "Patricia, who is this mugg?" demanded Ted coldly. " "Do you want mé to help you get him inside?" "I don't need any help," Ted insisted. 'Go on, soldier. Back - to the war." : "Good night, Mike," said 'Pat | Christmas Eve In Hitler's Reich "WIlIl Be Neither Tranquil Nor Holy This Year much to Germans, says the New York Times. Every family feasted and looked forward to a cheerful new year, Accordingly Hitler's ' government ,js doing its best to wake the most of the tradifional spirit, There are to he special ra- tions for the civilian population and one kilo of peas or beans, one of flour and sugar and a large sausage for every soldier on leave, while Czechs, Poles; Greeks, Frenchmen and Yugoslavians starve, All this, Germans are al: ready told, is made possible by good harvests at home and the exploitation of occupied countries. Thus are conquest and Hitler's conception of peace on earth and will toward men to be justified, © Will the German people content themselves with this? They know that the little extra mea to be doled out comes from cattle slaughtered for lack of fodder, that six million foreigners who are forced to labor must be fed, that thousands of Ukrainians and Rus- sians brought into Germany must be provided with shoes, that the health of the country is in a pre- carious , state, ;and: that the stric- test control is necessary even in foreign countries to prevent infla- tion. Worst ofall is the problem of national health, With only one physician left for every 12,000 civ- collapse which must have far- reaching effects on war produc tion. The' tuberculosis rate Is_ris- ing so rapidly that a new national organization has been created to take the place of divers state, pri- vate, city and party institutions. Diphtheria, pneumonia and other infectious diseases are taking more than the usual toll. The death rate for live births and for the age group between one and 20 years has been rising alarmingly. Such is the shortage of medicines that the lines at drug stores are as long as those at food shops. Hos- pitals are so overcrowded with wounded soldiers that civilians must bo cared for at home, chief- ly by their families. t : on the Despite the attacks church, Germans will sing "Stille Nacht, Heillge Nacht" (Silent Night, Holy Night) as of yore. But this Christmas Eve will be neith- er tranquil nor holy, The older generation will heave -a nostalgle sigh when it contrasts it with its predecessors. of happier "Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht"-- the sentiment must seem a mock- ery now. And all because a ruling clique led by a fanatic has yet to discover that the precepts of the _great religions express age-old con- stand for something more than the imaginary predestination of any one nation to rule the world. - Nazis Requisition France's Trains Gerdany has requisitioned more than 1,000 locomotives, 800 pas- senger coaches and 40,000 freight cars from French railway lines in ~ recent months, Secretary B. S. Townroe of the United Associa- tions of Great Britain and France, told his organization. The association 1s one of the principal organizations for promot. Britain, ; He said the German requisition- ing, coupled with serious shortages of oil and coal and persistent R.A.F. attacks on trains, had caus- -ed a serious transportation crisis in France which "is leading to bad distribution of food supplies and greatly increased sufferings of the French during the coming winter." sadly. "I'm sorry it had to end like this." : "What do you mean, 'end'? It's only the beginning, Merry Christ. mas, Pat." | - Pat looked after him smilingly, - as he hurried off toward the sta- tion wagon. A look of incredulity was on Mrs. Hadley's face as she read the official looking card the next morning. "But, it's impossible!" she ex- claimed. "They can't put you in the Army. You're in the War De- partment." : A "No more, I'm not," replied Ted bitterly. * "Darling, .you mustn't upset yourself," his mother worried. "I'll phone Elliott right away. All he has to do is tell the Draft Board that you're essential to him." She went to the telephone and started dialing. : "But I'm not." you greater responsibility," Mrs, Hadley insisted. She spoke into the phone: "Hello? This is Mrs, Hadley, I'd like to speak to Mr. Fulton. Oh! Well, ask him if he "will bé good enough to phone me Just as soon as the conference is over. Thank you, Goodbye." . (Continued Next Week) ISSUE 52-42 Christmas Eve has always meant --ilians;-- Germany faces a medical times, - victions of civilized 'mankind and" ing goodwill between France and "Then Elliott will have to give Ontario Hospital Plays Dual Role Hospital For Sick Children, Toronto, Needs Help It sometimes happens thal very young babies, who have been aban- doned by their parents; find their way to the Hospital for Sick Chil. dren, Toronto, Not long ago a three-weeks-old baby girl was found late in the even- ing, erying on the doorstep of a pri- vate dwelling. The infant was wrappéd in warm clothes and ap- peared to have had the bést of atten- tion, There was no clue as tothe parents, ; » Police were called, and the baby was taken to the Hospital for Sick Children, where she was given a warm welcome by the night staff. "Welcome little sister," said the nurse who took the infant from the coat and two blankets in which it was wrapped. "Kick around and enjoy yourself," the nurse continued, as the little one laughed at her in glee as if she kpew she had found 'a new home, Who knows what tragic story lies behind this incident. But perhaps it brought some grain of comfort to the mother's heart to know that her little brown-eyed baby was in such canable hands. How wonderful i every case ended as happily as this one! But all too often there is a sombre side to the story. For well over half a century the Hospital for Sick Children has been a sanctuary for the sick and crippled children from every part of Ontario, Accident cases; children with de- formed backs and limbs; defective eyesight; rare diseases and physical disabilities; all are cared for and nursed back to health, regardless of race, creed or the ability of parents to pay the cost of hospitalization, This worthy institution which ac. cepts its little patients regardless of race, creed or financial: circum- stances has just started its annual Christmas appeal for funds to meet an unavoidable deficit, and to enable its work to be continued in just as effective a manner as in the past. This year $138,000 must be raised. Government grants have not risen with the tremendously increased costs of the past three years of war. No help is received from the To- ronto Federation for Community Service because of the fact that pa- tients are admitted to the Hospital from every part of the Province. There is dire necessity behind this appeal for help. Little children depend on it for their chance for health. Your gift should be mailed to the Appeal Secretary, The Hos- pital for Sick Children, 67 College Street, Toronto. A chance for health and happiness Is the greatest possible gift to little children, All Battleships Called Warships All * battleships are warships, but all warships are not battle- ships, says the Windsor Star. Every vessel of war is called a warship. But, the_ battleships .are the big warships. They are the giant fellows of from .25,000 to 50,000 tons. They carry 12- inch, 16-inch, or 16-inch guns as well as smaller armament, In the United States, the battle- ships are named for states. The aircraft carriers are named for battles. The cruisers are named for cities. And, the destroyers are named for people. The battleships are the capital ships of the line. They are the warships which form the backbone of a fleet, it would be if' TABLE TALKS SADIE B. CHAMBERS Happy New Year To All I feel 1 could do no better than | repeat to you. for New Years the message for Christmas. -* There are so many, many reasons for which to be happy in this Chris. tian land of ours, in spite of much sadness and anxiety, To make this happiness real may we all resolve with all earnestness to do our part to be "worthy of the "Brotherhood of Man," and be worthy of the Victory, which we know is going te be ours, NEW YEAR'S DINNER MENU Grapefruit and Orange Coektail (topped with cherry) Roast Goose Savoury Dressing . Giblet Gravy ' Mashed Potatoes Glazed Onions Tomato Jelly Salad (Served on lettuce with salad dressing) 2 Mock Mince Pie Beverage of Choice Savoury Dressing Mash potatoes finely, season with onion, sage, salt and pepper. Apples may be substituted for the potatoes, Do not fill the fowl more than two thirds full, Glazed Onions 24 small white onions 2 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons sugar N | 2 teaspoons water Peel onions and cook in: boiling salted water until tender. Drain, Melt butter, add sugar and water; add onions, Simmer long enough to glaze and brown the surface of the onions. Mock Mince Pie 13% cups seeded raisins © 4 medium-sized tart apples' Grated rind of 1 orange Juice of 1 orange 34 cup of fruit juice or cider % cup sugar (less if fruit juice sweet) 14 teaspoon cloves % 'teaspoon mace RN 8 tablespoons finely crushed cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons white corn syrup Chop the raisins; pare, core and slice the apples. - Combine raisins and apples. - Add orange rind, orange juice and other fruit juice. Cover in saucepan and simmer until apples are soft. Stir ana add sugar, spices» and cracker crumbs, blending well, Tw : 4 Sufficient filling for 1 medium : sized pie. ., \ ¥ to listen tuo yo peeves. lequents for recipes or "apeclal menus are In order. Address your leitern to "Miss Sadle It C| n bers, 73 West Adelalde § «ronto," Send atamped « envelope if you wish a re. Le Best Wood Fuels The best hardwood fuels are beech, yellow birch, rock elm, hickory, hard maple and oak. It has been shown that about one and one-quarter' cords of 'such wood have the same heating value as one ton (2,000 lbs.) of coal. and dressing, cranberries, there-are new versions of cereal dressing. favourite, 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon mustard seed % teaspoon curry powder 34 teaspoon salt cook until seeds begin to pop. appetizer, Yield: 10 servings. Oven-Popped 34 cup rice 3 cups boiling water Ja teaspoon salt 15 cup fat % cup diced celery cereal into coarse crumbs; add bing with rice and mix thorough ~ (876°F.) for 25 minutes. Yield: 3% cups stuffing, cups corn flakes OR cups oven-popped cereal 3% cups water : ounce package mincemea eggs, separated x DOs com mixing well," bottom of pie pan, chilled without baking. egg yolks, add butter, dissolved, "Cool, 9:inch Yield: 1 pie. and use 2 cups mincemeat. Chiffon Mince P| 1 Melt butter in-heavy frying pan; 6% 3% cup stock Wash rice thoroughly in a sieve; drain well.. Add rice to boiling salted water slowly so that water continues to bubble, 16 to 20 minutes until rice is tender; drain in sieve, . Brown celery and onion in fat; stir in rice and mix well, tablespoon unflavored gelatin "8 Soften gelatin in 4 cup of the water. Add remaining water to mincemeat and cook until mixture lemon juice and sugar, Continue cooking until mixture thickens, - Add gelatin and stir until Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites, _ shell and chill. about 1 hour or until firm enough to cut, "Note: If homemade mincemea CHRISTMAS DINNER UP-TO-DATE Toe Ci 2 RBARA 5. BROOKS of course, the proverbial turkey steaming plum pudding or mince pie, hut ; 3 of even these traditional dishes, Oven-Popped Cereal with the tomato juice for the first course, turkey will be something more than super stuffed with a fluffy ie is a modern recipe for an old Here are some up-to-date additions to the festive meal; Spiced Oven-Popped Cereal Try Spiced The 34 teaspoon cinnamon Few grains pepper 8 cups oven-popped cereal cup roasted, salted peanuts add mustard seed, cover, and d curry powder, salt, cinnamon, pepper, cereal and peanuts, Stir constantly until cereal and peanuts are thoroughly heated and combined with seasonings, Segge as an Cereal Stuffing ' % cup chopped onion cups (1 pkg.) oven-popped cereal 2 tablespoons minced parsley 1 tablespoon poultry. seasoning 3 teaspoon salt or EH Boil rapidly Crush Jarsley, seasonings, and stock; coms y. icient stufiing for one fowl, Stuffing may be baked in a covered casserole. in a moderate oven " Fluffy Mince Pie % cup melted butter" 3% cup sugar. v tablespoons melted butter cup lemon juice 3% cup sugar , Roll cercal into fine crumbs; combine with butter and sugar, Press mixture evenly and firmly around sides an Bake in moderate ove: minutes; cool before adding filling or pie & {sr for about .8 ell may be thoroughly 1% cups thickens slightly, Boat Add to mincemeat, Pour into erumb Phe tis used, reduce water to % cup