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December 18, 1939.
RCA Victor
New Yorker Radios
The International.
Radio Favorites
(RCA)
of 1940
Brilliant STYLING........
"New Yorker" Model 5Q5
Outstanding PERFORMANCE
This RCA Victor "New Yorker" Model 505 is so well known that further introduction is not necessary.
Call at the following stores for a demonstration:---
CUINA EMPORIUM, LTD, CHUNG YUEN ELECTRIC CO. PETER MUSIC CO.
N. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. VICTORIA RADIO SHOPPE
CHUEN YEE HONG
HOLT'S RADIO & ELECTRIC LABS. RADIO & ELECTRIC SERVICE TSANG FOOK PIANO CO. WING ON CO. LTD,
Distributors for South China:
CLIPPER MERCHANDISING COMPANY
THE VOGUE
̧RCA MANUFACTURING. COMPANY, INC.
A Radio Corporation of America Subsidiary, Far East Branch
A distinctive model with
striking eye appeal.
All
metal construction in ivory colour with chro- mium plated top and trim,
THE ROYAL new model, smartly styled. An amazing value and ideally suited for use Inhomes offices and #clubs. In ebony finish.
SMART XMAS GIFTS
FOR THE HOMES
"Ash-Away" Smoking Stands And Ash Trays
WHETHER YOUR FRIEND IS A SMOKER OR NOT, A GIFT OF "ASH-AWAY" SMOKING STAND OR ASH TRAY WILL BE ACCEPTABLE TO HIM, AS "ASH-AWAY" IS A NECESSITY TO EVERY HOME. BY ITS MAGICAL ASH TRAP DEVICE, "ASH-AWAY" ELIMINATES UNSAVORY SMOKE ODORS AND MAKES ANY HOME A CLEANER PLACE TO LIVE IN. "ASH-AWAY" IS A FINE
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We have a variety of the latest models awaiting your' inspection,
Now Imporial • Distinctive lines and grace- ful styling make this, mo- del an out- standing value: Walnut colour chrome plated top, trim, rods
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THE ADMIRAL Beautiful
do-
sign and practi- cal utility. Ivory finish with 14" chro- mlum tray and 9" base Chrome trim throughout.
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CHRISTMAS STORE
'VERYBODY'S doing it. Doing 'what?-knitting for the boys
in blue and khaki. Those who have been lucky enough to get are tremendously pleased them with their warm knitted helmets and cosy mittens.
Their comrades are dropping hints that they would like these. winter comforts, too.
They're very easy and quick ta kuit in thick wool, which really keeps out gold. Here are the instructions for making them. First, the helmet:-
Materiala-doz Paton and Bald. win's sock wool. Four No. D needles pointed at both ends.
Tension Six stitches to the inch unstretched).
Abbreviations.—K-knit: P-puri; 8ta- stitches: Rep-repeat; Rem-rémain; Log-logother; Beg-beglinlog.
COMFORTS
Knitted
Helmét
Mittens
for the Troops
K1, P1 for Brown, il row. P4, K1. Rep. from to end of raw, 10th row.
P3
K3, P4. Rep. from until 3 rem. K2, Fl. Rep. these two rows 15. times. Cast off,
Cast on 36 sis. and work 9th and 10tha rows 18 tima. K2 tog. at each end of every row until ots, are reduced to 12. Cast off. Sew top nad side edges of this plece to casting-off edge of first piece.
Using set of needles and with right aldo of work facing, pick up 1 sts. evenly along lower edge, cast on 23 sts. for front (100 in all).
Work in ribbing of KI, Pi for 34 rounds. Cast off loosely. Press well on wrong side under a damp cloth,
Note-Work into backs of cast-on Right Mitten
or plcked-up sta, to produce firm edges. Uang double wool and 2 needles,
cast on 102 sts, and work in ribbing of
Materialsâoz. kink) or Air Force blue 3-ply wool. Four No. 9 needles.
Cast on 50 ats. (10 on 2 needles and
18 on the third) and work in ribbing of k_1, p 1 for 34 rounds. L
T. 35: 15.3, k twice into each of next Iwo sta.. k. to end. Work 2 rds, plalu (these are worked between ench in- creaslugs.
Rd. 38: K. 2. k twice into next st., k. 2. k twice luto next st., k, to end.
d. 41: K. 2, k. twice into next et. (this will be referred to as "Inc, 1" in fùlure), k. 4, Inc. 1, k, to end.
id. 44: K. 2, lue. 1, k. 6, ins, 1, k, ta end. Rd. 47: H. 2, luc. 1. k. B, inc. 1, K. to end. Rd. 50: 15. 2, Inc, 1, k, 10, me. 1. k. to end. d. 83: K. 3, 1nc. 1, K. 12, inc. 1, k. to end.
Nd, 50: K, 2, Inc. 1, k, 14, Inc. 1, k. to end Rd, 59: EC. 2, inc. 1. k. 10, inc. 1. k. to end.
Rd. 60) K. 3, klip the next 18 sts. on to a safety pin, turn, cast on 0, turn, k, to and (02 sts.). Work 10 rds, plain, fol- lowed by 0 rds, in ribbing of k. 1, p. 1. Cast ofT.
FOR THE THUMB: Transfer the 20 sts, to needles and pick up i sta, at base of hand. Work & rús, plain and 6 rða. ribbing. Cast off,
Left Mitten
Cast on 06 ats, and work in ribbing
of k. 1, b. 1 for 34 rounds.
Rd, 351 H. 53, k. twice into each of next two ata. k. 2. Work 2 rds. plain between each incressing no before. Rd. 38: K. 62, Inc. 1, k, 2, inc. 1, k. 2. Itd. 41: K. 53, Inc. 1, K. 4, ing. 1. k. 2. Rd. 44: K. 53, Inc. 1, K. O, inc. 1, K. 2.
Rd, 47; K. 53, inc. 1, k. B, inc. 1, k, 2. RA. 50: K, 62, Inc. 1, k. 10, Inc. 1, k. 2. Nà. 43: K. 62, Inc. 1, k, 22, inc, 1, k, 3. 14. 56; K. 62, inė. 1, k. 14, inc. 1. k. 2. Rd, 59: K. 52, inc. 1. k. 10. Inc, 1. k. 2. Rd, 60: K. 63, silp the next 10 sta, on tó sufely pin, turn, enat on 0, turn, k, 3. Work 10 rds. pinin followed by 0 rds. ribbing. Cast off.
Work the thumb as befora.
DO YOU KNOW? THẤT a ball of camphor put away with the silver when storing will help to prevent tarnishing? So does a Uning of biolfing paper in the drawer,
That castor oil rubbed into boots and shoes rendera them waterproof?
Party Temptation
HAVE found that the most Coffee Cream
The King's Chrismas Pudding
This is the recipe from which the King's Christmas puddinjp in made by his chef, M. Rene Roussin.
11⁄2 lb finely shredded suet.
breadcrumbs,
1
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1 lb sifted flour.
lb ground almonds,
lb. Demerara ́sugar.
l stoned raisins.
currants,
lb sultanas.
oz candled citron.
teaspoonful mixed splee:
oz candled lemon.
4
oz candled orange peel.
1
1b
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1
nutmeg: pinch of salt.
(weighed
bottle sherry,
wineglars brandy.
pint beer.
in
The mixture is given twelve hours to settle and then bolled in a basin for eight houra. It is brought to the table alight, decorated with a sprig of holly. For the blue flames, four wine- glass of brendy are warmed well before being poured over the pudding and lighted.
HERE ARE TWO GOOD DRINKS:
Cold Punch
CUT two oranges in slices and put thesa in a bowl with a small tin of | pineapple and its juice, also the Julce
of a lemon, strained.
. Add two port-glasses of whisky or of gin, according to which flavour you prefer, and let this stand in a cold place for an hour.
Just before serving splash in a suficient quantity of dry ginger ale,
Linea buttered pic-dish with the well iced
bread, then bake in a hot oven for
successful party sweets are Most grown-ups will appreciate shortcrust, put in some crusts of stale Sauterne Cup
I
not the rich dainties which do this coffee-flavoured sweet.
126 minutes, Remove crusts nad re- SOAK two or three alices of not mix well with hot rooms and
Ingredients: 1% pinta milk, turn pastry to oven to finish cooking.peaches or apricots in enough brandy uproarious games, but refresh inbicaps. 'strong coffee, 2 cas, Zoz.
Press through a Diend cornflour to a paste with a to cover them. ing jellies with a topping of caster. sugar, a pint thick cream tittle cold water, pour over the boil-trainer. Then add a bottle of cream and nuts, popular trifles oz. gelatine.
ing water and lemon juice, and turn, Sauterne or Bordeaux white wine two bottles of soda water. and simple blancmanges made in Dissolve the gelatine in the hot into a saucepan Boll and sit for and
teed. a double six minutes. Remove from heat, add Serve pretty colours to give them a coffee. Boil the milk in festive air.
cooker, let it go of the boil, then add sugar, grated lemon rind and yolk of! General notes on wine cups: White wine or cider, still or sparkling, can the eggs and sugar. Cook very slow- Es, then cook until thick.
be used. Barity sugar is better than For instance, your guests are sure by until the mixture thickens, remove.
Tum into the ple-dish, pour over ordinary if sweetening is required. to be tempted by grapefruit "moons." from heat and add coffee and gelatine. the egg whites. sully whisked with a Frutta and spirit should scale for at Here is the recipe as well as a num- Allow to cool a little, then stir in little caster sugar, then bake in a least one hour before adding the wine her of other popular party sweets the whipped cream. pour into a wet slow to moderate oven until meringue and soda. Soda, well iced, should be
put in at the last moment. which will make the table look gay, mould and leave to set. Turn out
Land-decorate with ground almonds.
Grapefruit Moons
Chocolate Bananas
Quickly prepared for the party. Smear the skinned bananas with
To make dozen "moons" you need six grapefruits, Remove the pulp, add this to two dissolved pint raspberry jam, then well in grated jelly squares:
chocolate. Or the chocolate can be over 1 gentle heat, the Make up with bot water to melteri measure two pints, then nearly all allanne coated with it and put en a
wire rack to dry thoroughly. the fruit skins with the Jelly.
sweetened Serve with
whipped Leave to set, then decorate cach cream or custard. moon with whipped cream, chopped
Creamy Trifle pistachio nuts, a glace.cherry, and a spiked almond.
!
Nearly everyone likes jelly, but it is especially good when fruit is added.
Try this tempting recipe:
Fruit Jelly
Ingredients: 2 packets strawberry
Just watch how quickly this trite wil vanish.
Ingredients: 10 cmall sponge cakes, 3 pinyses of home-made wine, sherry or fruit juice, dozen macaroons. 2oz. ratafias, 1 pint custard. 1⁄4 pint thick cream, jam.
Split the sponge cakes and spread Jelly. 1 pints water and fruit juice, with jam, arrange in a glass dish and mixed fruit such as grapes, canned pour over the sherry, wine or fruit strawberries, pineapple, and apricots, juice. Allow to soak for half an hour, then sprinkle over the crushed maca- Rinse a fairly large mould out with roons, and cover with the cold cold water, leave the inside wet, and custard. place mould in a pan of very cold water or broken ice..
Dissolve the jellies
Whip the
cream, sweeten und Gavour, then spread or pipe it over the hot water the custard.
and fruit juice. pour a little into the mould, and allow it to set. Add sonie Decorate with the ratadas, and of the fruit, contrasting the colours, some enver with more jelly and leave to almonds.
set.
Repeat until the mould is full,
giaco
cherries and spiked
Raspberry Cream
taking care that each layer of jelly is This delicious sweet is made with set firm before adding fruit. Turn a tia of raspberries. Rub the fruit out when set and serve with cream. through a hair sieve, then add Rainbow Blancmange
pint thick custard, 4 pint whipped cream, and oz; of dissolved gelatine. Mix thoroughly, then pour into a Ingredients: 2 level tablesps, corn- wet mould, and leave to set Tum. flour, 3 tablespy, sugar. 1 pints milk, put and decorate with whole rasp a pinch of salt, colouring.
berries,
Mix cornflour to a smooth paste Orange Compote with a little of the cold milk, put the
remainder of the milk into a ̈rauce- A large glass bowl filled with n pan with a pinch of salt, Bring to compole of oranges will tempt hot the ball, then pour over the cornflour and thirsty guests. This is how to and stir. Rinse out the pan with cold prepare this delicious, trully sweet, | water, return the mixture to the pun,
add the sugar, t' en boil and stir for water, bring to boll and simmer for
Dissolve Ilb. Ioat sugar in a pint! 6 minutes..
15. minutes. Add six Inrge, Juley
Have ready four basis. Pour a oranges, peeled and cut into ellecs, little of the creamy mixture Into each, Sprinkle little of the grated adding a few drops of different orange rind over the top, and a low colourings to three, leaving one white. chopped walnuts. Serve with i. Use. teaspoonful of cocoa for one, whipped erant,
colour another with one or two drops
of cochineal, the third with grean Lemon Meringue
vegetable colouring..
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A sweet refreshing to the palate,
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