The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 November 1968 — Page 22

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., Nov. 27, 1968

Mock Turtles A La Mince Meat

$ m | ~ lu* • Cjy- 'W-W Turn to turtles for a creative cookie idea. The Borden Kitchen did for this intriguing blend of the treasured good taste of mince meat and the convenience of sweetened condensed milk. Tuck whole blanched almond “feet” and “head” into each cookie ball and ... the mock turtles are on the move. Mince Meat-Coconut Turtles. (Makes about £B, l-S/4~inch cookies) 1 (9-oz.) package None 2-2/3 cups (two 3-1/2 oz. Such condensed mince cans) flaked coconut meat 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/3 cups (one 15-oz. can) 3/4 teaspoon almond sweetened condensed extract milk 1 cup (one 4-1/2 oz. can) whole blanched almonds In a medium-size bowl, break mince meat into small pieces with a fork. Add condensed milk; mix well. Blend in coconut and extracts. Chill in refrigerator for 3 hours. Shape into 1-1/2 inch balls. Place 2-3 inches apart on a well-buttered baking sheet. Place 5 whole almonds into base of each ball to form head and 4 feet of the turtles. Bake in a moderate (350°F.) oven, about 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove very carefully from baking sheet. Cool.

Carols Express Yule Joy, Echoing Across the Ages

Voices rise in songs of joy and praise. As the joyous season arrives, the vibrant sound of carolers is heard in churches, at family gatherings, in groups going from house to house to celebrate with song. Carols are as much a part of the Yuletide as the tree, gifts and Santa himself. It all began with the fir§t carols in the 13th century, says the Encyclopedia Americana. The earliest English carols were composed anonymously, perhaps by clergymen or court musicians. Simple tunes and strong rhythms were characteristic, and the musical form featured a refrain, to repeat before andafter each stanza. Words were written, generally, in the English vernacular or in “macaronic” form —a combination of English and Latin. The first printed collection of carols appeared in 1521. It included the “Boar’s Head Carol,” still sung during Christmas dinner at Queen’s College, Oxford, England. Even then, however, the practice of passing on carols orally, from generation to generation, continued. Among these were carols in ballad form, such as “I Saw Three Ships” and “The Cherry Tree Carol.” Caroling fell into disrepute in the 17th century, and carol singing was forbidden by the English Puritans. Those who colonized America car-

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tied this disapproval with them. After the Restoration, in 1660, caroling was once again permitted and the custom slowly revived. Some of the most popular carols date from the 18th and 19th centuries. These include “Adeste Fideles,” possibly by Francis Wade; “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” with words by Charles Wesley and music by Felix Mendelssohn; “Joy to the World,” with words by Isaac Watts, music by George Frederic Handel. Probably the most popular of all carols is the 19th century “Silent Night,” with words by Joseph Mohr, the village priest of Hallein, Austria. Many stories are told about the way this carol came to be written. One legend says that on a snowy Christmas Eve in 1818, Father Mohr went to bless the newborn baby of a poor parishioner. On that night he was so inspired by the beauty of the mother and child that he wrote the poem “Silent Night.” CARDS WERE GENERAL Most of the popular Christmas cards of the later 19th century in Europe had no particular Christmas significance. There were some manger scenes and others ot religious nature, but were far outnumbered by z landscapes, flowers, kittens, and similar subjects.

Twilighters Club In November Meeting Mrs. Tim Darr was elected president and Mrs. Robert Moser secretary - treasurer at the November meeting of the Twilighters Bunco club Wednesday night in the home of Mrs. James Mench with Mrs. Charles Searfoss assisting. Mrs. Norman Robie was a guest. High for the evening went to Mrs. Eugene Henning; low, Mrs. Warren Benson; travel, Mrs. Adrian Zollinger; and door prize, Mrs. Mosfer. Plans were made for the annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange to be held December 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Foo and Faye’s. Anniversary gifts went to Mrs. Henning and Mrs. Searfoss. The January meeting will be in the home of Mrs. Darr with Mrs. Gene Kitson assisting. CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Mrs. Clyde Johnston of Syracuse and Tracy Ryman, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ryman of Milford, were honored guests at a dinner Sunday in the Ryman home. Mrs. Johnston is a great-aunt of Tracy and their birthdays are on the same day, November 24. Guests included Tammy Ryman, sister of Tracy; Mr. Johnston; Mr. apd Mrs. Ralph Wakley and son and Mr. and Mrs. Don Ryman, all of r 1 Nappanee; Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Gilbert and Miss Sharon Gilbert, all of r 1 Syracuse. The Don Rymans and Clinton Gilberts are grandparents of Tracy Ryman. SYRACUSE LOCALS (Held from last week) John Simon and daughters, Linda and Diane, of Syracuse, were Sunday afternoon callers of Mr. and Mrs. Ralleigh Halsey and family at Kimmell. Recent visitors in the Sam Bushong home at Syracuse were their daughter, Mrs. Gordon Groves, Mr. Groves and children of Pleasant Ridge. Miss Joan Felkner of Milford was a Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon guest of Miss Sue Brooks of Goshen. Mr. and Mrs. George Zimmer of South Bend were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weisser and Miss Carol Weisser of Milford.

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Why Pick Chimney? St. Nick Has Reasons

Why does Santa come down the chimney? Os all the traditions connected with Santa, his unconventional mode of entry might seem the most puzzling. Surely the magical gift giver, who has the power to drive reindeer through the skies and who can cover the earth in a single night, could find an easier way to enter a house. Like most of the lore of Christmas, Santa’s choice of the chimney has several explanations. For instance, legend has it that the original Santa, St. Nicholas, presented three maidens with gifts of gold for a dowry. Modestly concealing his generosity, he tossed the gold down a chimney, in secret. Another theory claims that Santa copied a goddess, who was the first to deliver gifts

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via a chimney. According to this legend, when the Vikings of Norway celebrated the Yuletide or winter solstice in their great halls, a festive feature of the occasion was the appearance of the goddess Hertha in the fireplace. As her name indicates, Hertha was goddess of hearth and home, and most appropriately arrived byway of the chimney, to deliver her Yuletide gifts of good luck and good cheer. Still another explanation takes a practical point of view. Housewives of Northern Europe, cleaning house for the New Year, used to coax children to help with the chores by saying, “Let’s clean the hearth. St. Nicholas will soon be coming down the chimney.” The children willingly set

to work, and thus, says legend, a tradition was born. Even when he takes to helicopter or jet plane, Santa delivers his gifts byway of the chimney! Hex Grange Meets Recently The Hex Grange met in regular session recently. The program in the charge of the October. November and December chairman, Stanley Nicolai, included a piano solo by Mrs. Peter Savage; a report from the national Grange by Mr. Nicolai and Linda Bushong; and jumping and stooping contests by Mr. Nicolai and Merle Darr. Five members from Hex Grange attended the national session. The next meeting will be on December 10 with a Christmas program and carry-in supper. There will be a gift exchange. Refreshments were served by the birthday committee to the 30 members and officers present.

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