Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 December 1941 — Page 32

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Certainly

in the spirit of Christmas. Here are directions for making

dark, rich English fruit cake that has intrigued the appetites of grownups and. children in one

family for four generations. Bake

in loaf-size tins, it will provide four Christmas gifts that will enhance

holiday hospitality wherever the are sent.

- They should be made at once, for

the longer they cure the better the are, it seems.

you can spare for this holiday as signment.

takes considerable time with a list this long, and the preparation of . fruits and nuts is one that deserves

loving care. The ingredients: 4 cups flour 1 pound butter 12 eggs .1 teaspoon soda 2 pounds brown sugar 2 pounds seeded raisins 2 pounds seedless raisins 1 pound blanched almonds 1 pound currants . 1 pound mixed peel 1 pound candid cherries 1 pound candid pineapple 2 oranges 2 lemons 1 cup molasses 4 teaspons cinnamon 2 teaspoons nutmeg -1% teaspoons mace 4 teaspoons allspice

Cleaning and chopping the fruits and nuts is the first task. Seedless raisins and currants should be washed - and drained in a sieve or colander; sticky seeded raisins should be separated and springled

with flour so that they will separate

and be distributed evenly throughout the mixture. . If you buy almonds in shells remove these, then pour boiling water over the nuts and let stand for a few minutes to loosen the skins so that they slip off easily. . A chopping bowl] is almost a necessity for preparation of these and the peel but they can be handled on a board with a sharp paring knife. ‘The size of pieces you cut in any of these is optional. If you like big chunks of

‘nut or citron to bite into, make

them large. But if. you prefer a cake that is a smooth blend of all its ingredients, chop everything fine.

Huge Mixing Bowl "KITCHEN SHEARS are a great

- help with cherries, pineapple and

peel, by the -way. Dip in water to keep fruits from sticking and repeat the process if the blades become coated. - The fresh lemons and oranges can be halved and squeezed dry and the rinds and pulp run through the food chopper. Lacking one, use

the chopping bowl, knife or .scis-

Surg method, when cutting the peel e. You'll need a huge bow! for the

Set aside most of a day and as much kitchen space as

Even the shopping trip

Jomemaking—

"Old Fashioned English Fruit Cake Is

a Welcome Christmas Gift

THE OLD-FASHIONED IDEA of making Christmas gifts is enJoying a real revival this year and many a good cook is turning her kitchen into a workshop for this purpose. along by grandmother are guides for® holiday fruit cakes, traditional cookies and candies that fill the air with aromas of spicy-promises as they cook. Ingredients are ordered in lavish quantities, which: may not seem thrifty, but these are ngt batches for ordinary consumption; these are

Yellowed recipes handed

mixing. Sift flour, measure, then add soda; sift three times more. Cream butter and sugar together until creamy;. stir in molasses,. then add beaten -eggs a little at a time, stirring in between. Add orange and lemon rind, pulp and juice and mix in. Stir the flour: into this mixture gradually, mixing thoroughly before adding. more. - In another bowl assemble fruits and nuts and sprinkle lightly with flour if they are sticky enough to

ter and the

mass. Mix thoroughly, then add the spices and stir well again. Thorough mixing and stirring is necessary throughout the procedure in order that each ingredient will be. well distributed in the batcake be even in texture, ‘ ’ _ Follow through on this when adding’ the fruit mixture to the batter. Add a little, then -stir a lot. Pans should be lined with several layers of paper cut to fit and protruding a little at the top. Grease thoroughly. Bake in medium oven (350 degrees F.) for at least three hours and be sure that cakes do not burn. Lower heat to 250 degrees after one and one-half hours. When cakes have baked for one hour place heavily greased paper over the tops. If you want to decorate, remove this paper when three hours are up and apply a design of candied fruits or nuts, as you like, and brush over all with honey. Bake another 20 minutes.

Curing Process

WHEN CAKES are cool start your curing process by sprinkling two tablespoons of sherry, rum or brandy over the top of each. ‘Leave in pans and wrap in several layers of waxed paper and store in a cool place, but not the refrigerator. Repeat the curing process once a week, using more or less liquor as needed. There's too much if the top of .the cake is losing its firmness. It should be only slightly sticky. For shipping any distance leave the cake in the pan and wrap in layers of fresh waxed paper before covering with holiday wrappings. Otherwise, cake may be removed from the pan and the greased paper peeled off, fresh waxed paper substituted and the Christmas wrappings applied to make it complete. * This recipe ‘can be used for a big cake, to be baked in an angel cake tin for four hours. Start at 350 degrees and lower heat to 250 degrees after two hours.

Mrs. Palmer Hostess

The Northeastern Homemakers’ Club was entertained with a covered dish luncheon and Christmas party at the home of Mrs. C. S. Palmer,

E. 38th St., yesterday.

i from winter in the. sunny South? will . probably turn to plans: for a vacation in Florida. a cruise to Nasthe bordez. But to whichever corner of the

fugitive of them all. These things you can’t do without: a suit for the trip down, bathing

slacks for sailing, tennis, lounging, ete, spectator sports things - for shopping. luncheons and the races

dress for club and private parties. There seem to be quite a few local residents bent on being ‘escapists, judging from the attendance at Ayres’ two showings of “Sun Seeking Fashions” yesterday. The store forecast “futures in the sun

There were to be repeat performances at 12:30 and 2:30 p. m. today. For that coolish plane or train trip from here, ~Ayres showed a brown plaid tweed suit which would fit right into a wardrobe for Indianapolis in the spring. A red gabardine suit was a nice alternative for the young girl or young matron. » = tJ

THERE IS A SOFTER LINE in play clothes, from hair ribbon taffeta shorts and bra bathing suits with flounces and dressmaker details. Many swim suits are in jersey and pique and are really designed to wear right into the water. One of the prettiest of the play suits was a Brigance print in black Chantilly lace design scattered over a blue background, Guaranteed to “wow” Miami Beach was a “little girl” chambray beach dress in light blue with white braid accenting the cap shoulders and great pockets. Incidentally chambray dresses in shirtwaist styles with matching hats shown yesterday would make good buys for wear here next summer—cool looking, simply styled and tubbable. In dressier clothes, Ayres suggested a jacket dress in natural shade of crepe, topped by an angora jacket in a matching shade worn with cattail brown accessories and natural turban. Or—blossom pink crepe dress under a pink tweed topcoat with polished calf shoes and bag.

. EJ 2 ” A NOVEL NOTE this season in resort wear is the number of black costumes shown. Companion pieces in a homespun fabric included black slacks and jacket with blouse, skirt and shorts in a grey and red print pique. Just think of the combinations! Eye-catching was a defense dress designed by B. H. Wragge—sans hooks, eyes, snaps, zippers and other things that priorities are making scarce. The dress in macaw blue is made quite large (in girth) like the chemise so it slides over the head and then a huge sash spans the waist to gather in the fullness at the front.

2 2 2 NOTABLES in the nofebook: a “bloomer” swim suit . . . an exercise dress in pink jersey . . . blue slacks with white leather fringe for Westward Ho! . . . sophisticated tunic slacks . . . smoke pearl buttons on blue slacks matched by smoke pearl earrings . . . giant prints . . . great yellow poinsettas splashed on white-in a swim suit and robe . .’. macaroni and pumpkin seeds, dyed to make jewelry . .. “little boy” cuffed shorts . . the

Ayres Shows Fashions for Fugitive PLANNING TO BE A FUGITIVE —_— i : With the first icy blast your fancy sau or a sojourn in lands south of

hemisphere you decide to follow the sun you will probably have your § heart set on being the best dressed §

suits and beach regalia, shorts and’!

and an evening gown and dinner j

spots” in its third floor sports shop. '

plethora of clogs.

,McMullen designed these “co-ordinates” in their famous chambrays. The giant checks are in powder puff

colors,

E | Federation of Clubs. The first, directed by Mrs. W. F. Holmes, will

Carpeting That Fits Room On Many Christmas Lists

With Christmas just around the]goes best with Oriental patterned

corner, many folks are now thinking of getting the floor coverings they have been seeing so much of —and hearing so much about— carpeting cut t . fit the room.

The broadl. carpeting which comes in 5, 12 and 15 foot widths is made to measure to room sizes, and no longer need the rug look like an island-in a sea of varnished flooring. While the hankering of many goes to broadloom carpeting, there is still a plentiful supply of readymade rugs in 9x12 foot and eight foot three inch by ten foot six inch sizes. Soft pastel colors vie with rich, darker shades for public attention in the local stores.

Since floor coverings are a prin-|E

cipal feature of room decoration, they may well be the key to the color scheme. While there is a wide field of floral patterns, the 18th Century furniture“ being much used

fabric envelope

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stopper. $1.50.

- CHRISTMAS CAROL ‘Cologne by ' PINAUD, 6 flyid : ounces of re- . freshing cologne: in ‘crysChristmas tree bottle. A beautiful present for a beauti‘ful woman. Gold Star

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' CUTEX kit of polish foundation, polish, and remover. Also file, emery board, orange stick, and cotton. All in handy neat leather style case. Order No. 85—49¢c

Beauty's

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WRISLEY'S Hobnail Cologne and Dusting Powder for an American

lightful fragrances . . . gardenia, carnation, honeysuckle, apple blos- | ~ Som, wisteria. $1.00 each.

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Qhiishnas Gifts §

~ TULIPTIME is a roundelay of fra- ~ grance inspired by the perfume of + all the flowers of spring blended by * Harriet Hubbard Ayer.’ Cologne and Bath Powder, each, $1.50.

For a Lovely Lady's Loveliness

JERGENS Gift Set includes the famous Jergens Lotion, Jergens Facial Powder styled by Alix, ‘All Purpose Face Cream, and the lovely new “Morning Glory" Cologne by Jergens. Attractively boxed for $2.50.

Dressing Table. - Five de-

A 10%, Federal Tax on toilet articles will be collected at time o purchase.

OTHER GIFT ENSEMBLES $1. to $15.1

rugs, or the .two-tone broadloom carpeting. Broadloom carpeting, either plain or patterned, probably is the best selection for use with modern furniture. Plain is suggested in case there is a decided pattern in wallpaper or draperies, while a pattern may prove more desirable with plain walls, draperies and upholstery covers. Colors used in the rug or carpeting can pick up the colors used in other parts of the room. One essential factor to be remem-

bered is that the floor is the foundation for the room, and generally speaking should be the darkest por-

tion, unless a very modern scheme is worked out by a person with knowledge of decorative technique.

Fashion for Rooms

The girl away at college; the guest room furnisher; the girl living away from home in pursuit of a career; and every home making heart will be delighted to receive a matching set of bedspread and draperies. These room fashions can be matched up in heavy textured cottons, rayon damasks and other appropriate fabrics.

Clbwomen = | {Have Series of § | Broadcasts

| Three series of monthly radio broadcasts are

‘| gram: of ‘Christmas music.

‘la. m, over Station WISH, will feaJenth District chaplain, talking on ga

being inaugurated this month by the Seventh District

begin today and will occur on the first Wednesday of each month from 4:15 to 4:30 p. m. over Station Today’s program will be a Biblical dialog, “The Sisters of Bethany,” written by Mrs. Walter E. Jenney. Mesdames Holmes and Jenney will portray the roles of Martha and Mary. : Mrs. Holmes also will be in charge of the second series, which starts Saturday and will continue, from Station WIRE, at 11 to 11:15 a. m. on the first Saturday of each month. This week the Seventh District Federation Chorus will present a pro-

Dec. 17 will be the_date of the first program of the third series, directed by Mrs. Royer Knode Brown, chairman of press and publicity for the Federation. The program that day, from 10:45 to 11

ture Mrs. Carl J. Weinhardt, Sev-

trip to Bethlehem. The series will continue at the same hour and over the same station on the first Wednesday of each month.

Paul Blairs Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Blair recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a party for their fam and friends. They were married Nov. 29, 1916, in the St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church by the Rev. L. C. E. Fackler. Rev. Fackler recently celebrated his 25th anniversary as pastor of the church. Guests included Messrs. and Mesdames Henry Fisher, Lester Cunningham, Clifford Fultz, Martin L. Stahl and Herman Stahl and son David. Others at the party were Wayne L. Carter, Blaine Cunningham and George Blair, Patricksburg, Miss Margaret Blair, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Fred Blair, Jasonville, Mesdames Otis : George, Edward Fisher’ and Vennis Merrick with children, Chester and Beatrice, and the Misses Mary, Christine and Estelle Blair and Miss Pearl Sindlinger also attended. :

Mrs. Raymond Stilz Hostess to D. A. R.

A meeting of the Irvington Chapter of the D. A. R. will be held at the home of Mrs. Raymond F. Stilz, 5404 Julian Ave.. tomorrow. Mrs. Albert Holman will tell a

Christmas story and speak on Christmas symbols. Members are asked to bring

cookies for the Army, Navy and Marine Service Club and gifts for the D. A. R. maintained school in Tennessee. Miss Betty Stilz will assist as

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everyone who appreciates the true smartness of tailored styles. The shoulder yokes which permit the easy fulness through the top, the gored piecing of the skirt so that it maintains a smooth line through the hips are the features of this design which make it easy to sew.

You'll enjoy the soft rolling collar which may be worn effectively over

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20; 40 to 52. Size 18 requires 4% yards 35-inch material. and collar is in contrast 1; yard is required. For this attractive pattern, send 15¢ in coin, your name, address, pattern number and size to The Indianapolis Time's Today's Pattern Service, 214 W. Maryland St. Seeking more ideas for Christmas sewing? Youll find them in our Fashion Book, a complete directory of our new patterns for the winter season. - Pattern, 15c¢; Pattern Book, 15c. One Pattern and Pattern Book or-

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