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Women 14 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Friday, November 27, 1964 her recipe: 3 cups sultana raisins 3 cups seeded raisins 1_ cup currants the above overnight including cherries 1-3 cup flour sifted over fruit % cup chopped dates % cup slivered almonds | % cup walnuts Wb. butter A local survey shows that only two. women out of ten are bak- their own Christmas cakes year. "Far too busy' is the most frequent reply when asked about this one-time bake-fest grandmother regarded 'as a duty. The matrons, many of whom combine home-making and a career and the older club- en say they are well satis- with the fine range of com- mercial products. Even grandmothers have given up. In cases where the family has all left home, a large Christmas cake would be an ex- travagance 'and you can't make a really small one," says one gran'ma. What does the man of the house think about all this? Y Ib. citron peel \% lb. dates, chopped 4 Ib. figs, chopped (optional) Ib, sultanas % Ib. walnuts and % Ib. almonds 1. Ib. light-colored gumdrops, cut up 1% cup orange juice cup butter ¥% cup liquid honey teaspoons almond extract teaspoon vanilla rary crumbs teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon salt Method: Pour orange juice over fruit, which has been chop- ped or slivered, nuts and gum- drops and let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, Cream -- eRe 6 egg yolks Those Who Bake Christmas Cakes', #85," nin Call It Duty Of Love To Family 1% teaspoons almond extract 4 cup molasses % cup grape juice 4 cup strong cold coffee 1% cups flour 1% teaspoons baking powder pinch baking soda Y, teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon allspice ¥ teaspoon nutmeg ¥ teaspoon cloves whites beaten stiffly. Add the prepared fruit and nuts. Bake cups very fine vanilla wafer|at 250 degrees F. for 2% hours for the loaf pans and two hours for the smaller tin. greased brown paper. Here is % cup brandy in which to soak 4 cups candied mixed fruits Method: Mix the dry ingredi- ents and mix the wet ingredi ents and blend together with the fe By ELEANOR ROSS Now comes the really busy season in the home and, un- fortunately, many of us are apt to become careless as we hurry about our duties. The accident rate in the home is high. Let's do our bit to keep it lew. So here are a few reminders. Wipe up all spills right away, because even a little water, a bit of lettuce or a grease spot can cause a foot to slip--it peell Slippery floors can cause ser- ious falls, so don't use too much wax. Promptly. repair. small breaks in linoleum so there'll be no tripping over loose edges, See that small scatter rugs have proper adhesive backing, Baste or tape pieces of foam doesn't have to be a banana} High Accident Rate Points To Carelessness in Kitchen rubber or rubber jar rings onto the. wrong side at all corners of the 'rug or mat. NON-SKID FINISH If small rugs have a non-skid finish on the wrong side, va- cuum or sweep this backing often, Also sponge the backing once in a while with soap or detergent suds -- because dirt the non-skid finish from gripping the floor. When possible put furniture over the corners or edges of s to hold them in place. to arrange chairs and tables in each room so that a "traffic lane" is kept open. This makes walking safe, even in the dark, There are many small pre- cautions that should become habitual. Take, for instance, the many things which are in STEADY LADDER Never, but never, climb tojkneeling to do a chore, use a. take things down from high ca-jfoam rubber kneeling ot while use often. Try to place or keep|ber heels or substantial wedges these down low where you can/give the safest footing. get at them without reaching. There 'are some items that/full sleeves or loose ties when are in use only once in a while. You may have to keep these on ag shelves. Instead of reach- ng for them on tiptoe, invest in long-handled tongs (like those be burned, too. in use in the grocery store) and Dress sensibly. Do not wear you are at the stove. They may get caught on the stove or oven. and get scorched or burned. But that's the least of it--you may Wear sturdy cotton gloves for "heavy" jobs or when you handle things with sharp edges And to be comfortable when binets or shelves unless you use|Ke u fram gett! a good, sturdy ladder. leh Don't wear high-heeled shoes|' around the house.| Flats, or shoes with low rub-!vent 'accidents, and so keeps ing aro' alert helps to pre- creamed butter. Add 6 ¢gg|baked well in advance of Christ- mas, They improve in flavor and texture if "ripen" in storage place for several weeks. The _ OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE allowed. to in a cool SOCIAL NOTICE ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced Baking Hints For Christmas natural moisture of the cake must be sealed in well. Wrap cakes securely in aluminum foil, and place in metal con- tainer with lid. Cakes may also be wrapped in moisture-proof film, the ends sealed air-tight. If prepared, fruit cake may be of Marriam Louise, daughter of SATURDAY SPECIAL Mrs. Bertram E. Montgomery of Oshawa and the late Mr. Montgomery, to Mr. David Giyn Rees, CA, son of Mrs, John Rees, Brandon, Manitoba and the late Mr. Rees. The wedding will take place in Knox Presby- b Mrs. agin f Prsoge a Poy butter and honey until fluffy. ousewife who does § Stir in flavorings and combine ; Christmas cake and Mr.|with fruit mixture, Let stand Pigeon yg: of Fruit; Delaney is delighted about it.| overnight. "Brings the feeling of Christ- mas into the home," he says. "Any day now I expect to smell it baking." Small wrapped first in cheesecloth/terian Church; Oshawa, on Mon- dipped in wine, brandy or cider,|day, December 28, 1964 at glaceed fruits are ; H ' usually left whole; larger fruits then in aluminum foil. 8:00 p.m. _ Combine wafer crumbs, rolled|and 'nuts such as candied cher- fine, cinnamon and salt. Add to/ries, pineapple, walnuts, etc., fruit mixture. Blend well. should be chopped or cut up to Butter a ten-inch tube panjallow for even distribution of thoroughly. Press_mixture into/fruit and to ease the cutting of pan firmly and cover with alum-|the finished cake. Dip scissors inum foil. Store in refrigerator|in flour or hot water to cut for at least one week to mellow.|candied and dried fruits easily. To prevent prepared fruits from Mrs, E. M, Culp, Glenwood|gticking together or falling to Court, is a faithful Christmas|pottom of Christmas cake or Cake baker. "Baking the cake/nydding, combine them and --_-- - wf 2 pre nop dredge them lightly with flour. especially for the children,"|' preparation of Pans: Fruit fat gaye. "They love: to take cake is high in sugar content part in the preparations and it nd burns easily. Pans should teaches them that Christmas be lined SS ooinl with heavy means giving something of paper, which insulates the pans yourself. and doing | zorsetbing and prevents the cake from for love of others. Where can te Uae tae' on three they learn this if nui at home?" | FORCE tn olen ie Seve Her recipe made three loaf white Babe, greasing thorough- pans and a coffee tin, for a li, the top layer of paper which gift-size cake. All must be lined will be next to the batter. with three layers of heavily Y% PRICE SALE WINTER COATS y, 99 REGULAR 4 $49.98 @ Good selection of stylish winter coots. Boj yf My yr ay el : @ Made of imported tweeds, camel hair and < ' wool, English mohair. MARRIED 40 YEARS --Oshawa Times Photo Mr. And Mrs. John McLachlan Celebrate Ruby Anniversary Many friends and neighbors) the city of Oshawa and his wife, called Tuesday to congratulate|now retired, was employed with the Oshawa General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John McLachlan, Mr. and Mrs. McLachlan Gimcoe street south, on the 0c-|nave five daughters, Martha, casion of their 40th wedding|Mrs. William Stauffer, and anniversary. Grace, Mrs. James Brown, Mrs. M Jan received her|both of Oshawa; Margaret, Mrs. | wearing a turquoise blue|Gilbert Little, Oakville; Jenny, , with lace top and a cor-|Mrs, Edwin Riff, Whitby; and 8 of red roses. Many gifts|Ann, Mrs. Wallace Dowe, River messages of congratulations|Herbert, Nova Scotia; and 13 were received. grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. McLachlan} Mr. McLachlan has been a were married on November 24,|member.of different pipe bands 1924 in Clune Park United/as a drummer, and is et pres- @ Each coat interlined and chamois lined. Church, Port Glasgow, land, coming to Oshawa in 1951. Since arrivi here, Lachlan has Scot-jent teaching drumming at the Canadian ion. He is also a Mr. Mc-|member of the Oshawa Soccer m employed by|Club. CHILD GUIDANCE Patience Is Needed To Help Child By GARRY C. MYERS, Ph.D. Learn vexed at him, especially if he Whether -you are trying tojonce or twice repeats the same help your child, at four or five, or tie his shoes; at six to print or write his name, to read or to spell; or at 12 or 14, to reason out a problem in arithmetic, you succeed in ion to how calm and patient you are. Many teachers and sone gifted educators still warn par- ents against trying to help their school children at home with their lessons. The reason they give for do- ing so ig their fear that these parents will teach the child by wrong methods. Granted that some parents will. But many of these may help their child enjoy achievement, enjoy success at learning; and when they do, mistake, Before very long you may be shouting angrily at him, and he will almost surely make still more mistakes. Some parents admit that they while helping him with his les- sons that they give up in de- spair or the child literally runs away from them. Sometimes they say he ends up in tears. Practically all such letters tell of the "awful time" the parent has. I don't remember reading one letter in which the parent was aware of the suffering of the child at such times, bit angry at grow so angry at the child|! If, while trying to help your|with child, you find yourself the least|brown paper. him, feel the|degrees F. for 3 to 4 hours. Mrs. Delaney's recipe is as follows: Mix the following fruit and let stand overnight. cups seedless raisins cup seeded raisins cup currants cups chopped citron peel cup chopped lemon peel cup halved candied cherries cup diced candied pineapple % cup fruit juice cup butter or margarine 1% cups brown sugar (packed) eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour teaspoon baking powder teaspoon salt ozs. pureed apricots 1% cups blanched almonds MRS. E. M. CULP i MILLER FALLS FULLY GUARANTEED POWER OSHAWA WOOD PRODUCTS LTD. COURTICE SHOWROOM o OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE Method: Cut almonds in sliv- ers and toast lightly under broil- er, Cream butter, add sugar and eggs. Sift together dry ingred- jents and add pureed apricots and almonds. Pour over fruit and mix well. Pour into three Christmas cake tins which have been lined two layers of greased Bake at 275 x = 2 2 STARR Sizes: 6 - 18, Open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday consider how great has been|slightest stirrings in your in-|Place cookie sheet containing their contribution. sides, or hear your voice rising|hot water in oven while cake I have a dream of the day|@t all, do walk away from him |is baking. when practically all teachers|@§ unfit to be in his presence.| Mrs. Harold Beamish, Thorn-| trainers and supervisors o{|USE IMAGINATION ton road south, makes a Christ-| teachers, and professors of edu-| It might help you to use your|mas cake but with a difference. | cation will encourage parents|imagination and try to learn|she doesn't bake it. Here is her| to help their school children at|how you would feel in your|special recipe for Uncooked) home and learn together with|child's place. Christmas Cake: | these children. Your trouble is that you tend} 14 Ib, candied pineapple Instead of telling parents not|to think only about yourself. 1% Yb, candied orange peel to help their children with their] You seem to suppose your! 14 jb. candied lemon peel school work, these teachers and|Child is just ornery, just try-) 14 tb. red cherries philosophers of education will|ing to make it hard for you. encourage parents to help them.|But if you will ber your com- ONE MAIN CONCERN mon sense you W easily see Instead of worrying lest the van he is ve Ag when he parents might use wrong tech- fe es "31 ee te S a mistake it niques in helping their children a er ides te of sete i at home, these teachers and|,,/°) ay ; ay he BN nad other experts will have but one|-*%y °° De mace again, espe- main concern, that the parents|Cially by the child under emo- always will be calm, kind and tional strain. A word or letter patient with the child as they wrongly repeated tends to stick try to help him; that they never|JUSt as surely as when it js cor- will grow angry at his halting, age | ig tg stumbling or making mistakes; |, oN 8 'py when you ae that they will strive always to si a TARE aa es " find ways to help this child en-|the Place of your chill, as you joy achievement and feel hope-|"¥ hs help him with his school ful; that they will help him sue-|¥°'™: ceed and will celebrate his suc- cesses with him. You may have a child in the elementary grades. When you help him with his reading, spelling or arithmetic; you should have just one purpose-- to help him enjoy success and feel hopeful. Not else may be as hard for you to do as always to be calm and patient with him. When he pauses or makes a mistake, you will incline to feel STUCK? DON'T KNOW WHAT TO BUY M'LADY FOR CHRISTMAS? 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