Seasonable Ideas The Experts Say. . BUUSO POTATOES How rood is a baked potato? Like the little girl in I1 nursery ryhme it can be "very, very good, and when it's not If horrid." The agriculture department, consumer section, supplies these pointers to ensure perfection always. First step is selection of pota toes that are all the same size so that they will cook evenly. Second step k thorough scrubbing, drying, and for soft tasty skins that will be eaten to the last scrap, a rub with melted. fat. Then, into th oven, which .. . i l t e r i should De very not, au uegrees p for 45 to 60 minutes according to size- The potatoes should be on a rack, not on the bottom of the oven where they will develop hard spots. Take them out of the oven as soon as they are soft, prick with i fork, then cut a cross on one and press the potato below the cut to fluff it up. Tuck in a bit of butter and -serve at once. Cover with a napkin enroute to the table, A covered vegetable dish will make the mealiest Dot- atoes soggy in no time. POTATOES MARION Pota toes Marion, as prepared by the agriculture department economists, may look like ordinary baked stuffed potatoes, but they have a flavor all their own. Try them for something different on the menu. Scrub six medium potatoes, rub with fat and bake in a moderately hot oven, 375 degrees P., for about an hour or until soft. Cook one cup of chopped onion in Vj cup of .water for 10 minutes. Cut a slice off the top of each potato, scoop out centre with a spoon and mash well. Add onions, two tablespoons of milk, one egg, salt and pepper to taste. Beat well. Refill potato shells, heaping them high. Sorlnkle with 2 cup grated cheese and brown In a hot oven. SCARCE MERCHANDISE you may have noticed that while many almost-forgotten Items of merchandise are re-appearing in tlje jstorfA. others seem .una-countably to be scarcer than ever The reason, we understand, ' is the combined problems of re- conversion and manpower which lost these articles their one-fump advantage over public buying power. The textile situation is a good example of the reasons which make it necessary to retain or tighten certain restrictions, the Prices Board experts say. A domestic labor shnrtncp romblned with difficulties in procurement frcm the United States and the United Kingdom, and increasing requirements resulting from demobilization, led the board to extend its controls over production, In the form of directive Programs to all essential garments and into the fabric field, THREE SQUARES IMPORT ANT Three square meals a day "e more Important nutritionally than you might think, says the nutrition division, and by .that 'hey mean not only eating at regular Itervals, but also making sure you eat three different ""is ana not two or one plus a third. A survey conducted bv the di- yk'on demonstrates the bad ef- ' on workers on night shifts i eating two suppers and a nch. As a result they missed their daily citrus fruit, cereal or Ks and felt the bad effect. GRATEFUL FOR EIRE FOOD DUBLIN W A delegation rep resenting the Netherlands government recently presented "Ime Minister De Valera with large plate of fine china and W,000 flower bulbs for Dublin Jarl- This was in return for 'ood sent by the Eire govern-ment to Holland. EASILY PRESERVED Wheat mou Via no InMff no ' years and still make good mt if It Is Drorjerlv stored. ASTHMA RELIEF Modirn Inhalant Mithod lor "! ih, iympm, ,f hltima "n-Cardlac Nature ani May fun CONSULT YOUR LCAL DRUGGIST CAMBRAI I.O.D.E. HOLDS FALL TEA Delightful Affair at Home Of Mrs. Jos. Scott A delightful tea and sale of home cooking was held yesterday by Cambral Chapter, Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, at the home of Mrs. W. J. Scott, Fourth Avenue West. The hostess assisted the regent, Mrs. Jens Munthe, in receiving the many guests. The tea table was charmingly decorated and presiding at the urns were Mrs. Stanley Savllle, Mrs. S. C. Elktns, Mrs. E. 0. Daniels and Mrs. Maurice Brydges while th3e serving Included Miss Vivien Wrathall, Mrs. N. McLeod, Mrs. C. Moore, Mrs. W. Elklns, Mrs. T. Mc-Meekln and Mrs. W. Noble. Acting as cashier was Mrs. C. O. Ham. The home cooking table was Incharge of Mrs. B. Wltchers and Mrs. A. Slater. Many lovely aprons were sold, Mrs. R. Parker being in charge of this :ooth', Mrs. B. Parsons was in charge of the drawlns for a lovely walnut coffee table won by Mrs. S Haugan with ticket number 642, and a beautiful English morocco handbag was won by Mrs. S. Saville with ticket number 431. There were two lovely cakes raf-fler durln? the afternoon and winners were Mrs. W, Elklns and Mrs. S. Massey. The Markets Fruit Pears, 4 lbs 39 New Apples, lb .10 Orapes, lb 21 Grapefruit, Calll 09 and .14 Lemons, doz 39 and .45 Oranges, Navel, doz. .. .25 to .75 Bananas, lb 17 Vegetables Spinach, lb 15 Beets, local, lb 08 Turnips, yellow, lb 04 Potatoes, new, lb. 06 Calif. Carrots, lb 05 Tomatoes. Hothouse, lb 40 Cauliflower, each 25 - .45 Lettuce, each 15 Celery, lb 08 Garlic, lb - 70 Radishes, bunch , 08 Cabbage, lb 06 Parsnips, 4 lbs 25 Brussels Sprouts, lb 23 Sweet Potatoes, 2 ids to Sugar White, lb 09 Golden Yellow, lb 09 Eggs Grade A: Large, cartoned, doz 58 Grade A, medium, doz .55 Large, cartoned, aoz Grade A, medium, doz 42 Flour Pastry Flour, 7 lbs. - .44 Flour, 49's, No. 1 hard wheat..l.85 Second Patent - - 1.80 Flour, 24's 95 Milk Evaporated Milk, 16-oz. tin .10 Butter First Grade, lb - 41 Canadian Cheese Bulk, medium, lb .40 Lard Pure, lb 19 Fish Halibut, lb 33 Salmon, lb - -35 Cod, lb 25 Black Cod, smoked, lb 3o Smoked Kippers, lb 22 Meat Shank (hind quarter) .26 and .23 Round Steak or Roast .44 and .40 Round Steak or Roast (boneless) 46 and .42 Minced Round Steak.. .46 and .42 Rump Roast 45 and .40 sirloin TId (boneless) .47 and .44 Cubed Sirloin Tip (boneless) 53 and .50 Sirloin Steaks, Roasts .49 and .45 Sirloin Butts , J , (boneless) eana.o Flank Steak 33 and .33 Flank, trimmed 17 and .15 Porterhouse Steak or Roast ..w ana ,m T-Bone Steak or Roast m ana ,ia Wino- steak or Roast.. .51 and .46 Strip Loin (boneless) .60 and .56 Rib Roast, seven rib bones, whole a ana .ju Rib Roast, seven rib bones (boneless) wana.M Prime Rib Roast, five rib bones, whole 36 and .32 Prime Rib Roast, five rib bones (boneless) .48 ana .a Rib Roast, outside roll (boneless) .- .3sana.ji Short Ribs - .16 and .17 Plate' Brisket io ana ,jo Plate Brisket, rolled (boneless) ana m Rolled Shoulder (boneless) 25 and .25 Round Bone Shoulder Rnost 26 and .26 Short Rib Roast .31 and .29 Blade Roast 27 and .26 Chuck Roast 29 and .29 . Chuck Roast 1 (boneless) 29 and J .29 Neck (boneless) 24 and .23 Shank, front quarter .13 and .13 Shank, knuckle end 10 and .09 , Shank centre cut zuuna.ia Shank (boneless) 24and.23 Stewing Meat Hamburger :5an-2? Tenderloin' 75 and ,75 (boneless) .24 and .23 for. Housekeepers Hoi Off Grill - Hints for Kitchenette Meal Makers The homes of the future may be run by pressing a button but many of us are still struggllns with the make-shift kitchenettes of present crowded living quarters. Frequent requests for help in planning main courses ar made. Many of these calls come from those who must cook on a grill. Among the suggestions offered to help add variety and scope In grill' cookery are: 1. Recipes which call for oven poaching, such as souffles and baked custards, may be cooked in the top of a double boiler. To save space, vegetables may be cooked, or pudding steamed at the same time In the boiling wa(:er in the bottom of the boiler. 2. Scalloped dishes may be given that "oven crisp" brown topping by sprinkling with crumbs which have been first browned in a Htt.c not fat. 3. Quick meat stews may be made by browning ground meat in a little fat and then' cooking with diced vegetables, tomato juice, canned" tomatoes or condense soup and desired seasonings, until the, vegetables are tender. This allows for quite a variety. The three tested recipes given below would add variety to any menu whether prepared in the most modern kitchen or a closet kitchertte. Cottage Patties !4 Cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper (optional) 1 tablesoon bacon fat 1 cup cottage cheese- 2 cups day-old whole wheat bread crumbs Vi teaspoon salt Va teaspoon paprika Vz teaspoon spicy meat sauce 2 tablespoon milk Flour 1 tablespoon fat Cook onion and green pepper In the bacon fat until tender. Combine with cottage cheese, bread crumbs, seasonings and milk. Mix thoroughly. Shape Into flat patties. Dredge on all sides with flour. Brown quickly on both sides In hot fat. Serve with catsup, spicy meat sauce or pickle. Two to thre: servings. Note: Cottage cheese varies in consistency so If mixture Is. too thin add additional bread crumbs. Eggs Piquant Vz tablespoon chopped onion 1 teaspoon fat cup boiling water 2 tablespoon chill sauce V teaspoon salt Va teaspoon paprika 3 eggs ' Brown onion In fat. Add other ingredient, except eggis, and bring to boiling point. Reduce heat and slip eggs into sauce-Cover pan and poach gently until whites are set, about 5 minutes. Serve on buttered toast. Three servings. Grill Scalloped Potatoes Vi cup water Ms cup milk Mt teaspoon salt Dash of. pepper 2 medium potatoes, sliced 2 medium carrots, sliced '2 medium onion, sliced. V2 tablespoon butter M cup grated cheese V2 cup coarsely crumbled crackers Heat water and milk to boll- Rayons Anniversary Recalls Fashion Revolt 20 Years When the waist fell to the hem! lines were the vogue. The dress the lustrous viscose rayon crepe Twenty years ago flat, boyish Is a McCall pattern of 1925 In of that day. RED CROSS CARRIES ON Winding Up Wartime Work And Preparing for Peacetime After six years of war work, on which It has been officially congratulated by the provincial president, the Prince Rupert branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society Is now preparing to contlnuel activities on a peacetime basis. A meeting of the executive to lay plans for future work, a request having been received from provincial headquarters to carry on, was held on Wednesday afternoon with president Arnold Flaten in the chair. Mrs. R. M. Winslow reported that work was still proceeding In the workroom and there was a considerable quantity of wool on hand to be made up. It was decided to close the workroom from December 1 until January 7, after which time a peacetime program will be drawn up. Mr. Flaten reported that all emergency Red Cross supplies had been returned to the provincial headquarters. A resolution of thanks was passed .o the provincial department of public works, Gordon's Hardware and the Masonic Hall trustees for their valuable assistance In providing free storage soace for- these supplies while here. A letter of thanks was read from the officer commanding, Prince Runert Military Hospital, for the faithful services of the hospital visiting committee lng point In a saucepan. Add salt, pepper, potatoes, carrots and onion; cover and cook over slow heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Do not drain. Add butter, cheese and crumbled crackers; heat In covered saucepan until cheese melts. Stir gently once or twice. Browned crumbs may be sprinkled over potatoes before serving. Three servings. Ago Fashion has always been one of women's most trenchant wea pons, and it has been said that new fashions In clothes are always a precursor of change In women's behavior. ' The Insidious voluptlousness of silks and rayons in 1925 completely conquered the entire women's underwear world and the first viscose rayon yarn manufacturing plant In Canada wa established at Cornwall, Ontario, The first rayon made in Canada was used solely In the manufacture of the knitted rayOn undies of the day. Throughout the war rayon did yeoman service In making possible a steady flow of fabric? for Canadian women when other fabrics were unavailable or in short supply. In the peacetime period that Is just beginning, man-made domestic rayon fabrics will provide glamorous raln-ment for Canadian women, (Below, reading from left to right) : Knitted rayon camisole and bloomersthe lingerie of 1925. Twenty years ago nighties fell full and "straight from the shoulder," Daring girls wore teddies and dispensed with a slip understandably. HOW CAN I ? ? ? By ANNE ASHLEY Q. How can 1 keep metals .bright? A. Metals will keep bright after polishing If a bit of flannel is moistened with paraffin oil and the, surface rubbed thoroughly. This will keep the metal bright for a longer time. Q. How can I make a starch substitute? A. Borax water Is an excel lent substitute for starch when stiffening sheer collars pt voiles. Use a solution of weak gum arable for silks and crepes. Q. How can I remove part of the egg yolk from the white when separating them? A. If part of the yolk is drop ped Into the white, moisten a cloth with cold water, touch to the yolk and it will adhere to it. while the military hospital was In operation. It was decided to carry on with the visiting of service personnel who . may be hospitalized in the Prince Ru pert General Hospital. Treasurer Stan Savllle report ed receipts for October at $13.50 and that a check for $17257 had Just been received from the wardroom, H.M.CJS. Chatham. vt ai TT isn't necessary for chil-- dren to drink the quart-a -day of milk that doctors recommend. They can eat part of it and it's easy to put big helpings of milk in favorite dishes if you use Carnation, One cup of Carnation equals tuo cups of good whole milk in food value. Carnation it just milk evaporated to double richness. Nothing taken out but part of the natural water, Add an equal amount of water, and you have pure, whole, safe milk homogenized. And Carnation provides exra sunshine vitamin D. Write for free book of recipes "Growing Up With Milk". Carnation Co. Limited, Vancouver, B.C yOU WILL SAVE you buy your clothes from us. BOYS' LONG PANTS Cot-toij,, worsted, woolj Well" made. Per pair 1.50 10 $4.25 BOYS' SWEATERS Pullover. Cotton and wool, and wool mixtures. Big selec- X, 65c 10 $2.50 CHILDREN'S LONG STOCKINGS (lp Per pair U1 BOYS' SUITS Tweed long yPeaanrsS' 4.t0.10... $7.50 BOYS' CHECK WIND-BREAKERS Sizes 6 to 12. Priced Q rje from pIO MEN'S PANTS All kinds, for dress and work. Pair $2.50 to $5.50 MEN'S SHOES In good fmrtment' $5.00 LADIES' HOUSE SLIPPERS Regular $2.00, 04 A A now tfJX.UU LADIES' STOCKINGS 25c t0 75c MEN'S HOUSE SLIPPERS All sires. Pair $1.50 to $1.75 BOYS' OXFORDS Real good, strong with double soles, black and brown, sizes l to5?, flo rye at, pair VO.O B.C. CLOTHIERS Third Avenue Just West of Sixth Street it Prfnfc Etnprrt Daflp J3rto0 Friday, November 16, 1945 to deuciouo SAL TEA Wm. H. FRANCKS Optometrist OF VANCOUVER Now In Prince Rupert Mr. Francks, who Is Ptesident of the Columblaf Optical Co., 605 Dunsmulr Street, Vancouver, Is visiting Prince Rupert and will be at the Prince Rupert Hotel until November 26. He has with him a complete Ophahalmlc Diagnostic Unit and will examine eyes and prescribe lenses. If they are required. Mr. Francks will continue to give the service and advice which established so much confidence In him among Prince Rupert people during his visit last April. APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE AT THE HOTEL. PERSONAL XMAS CARDS REDUCED PRICES 25 for.. 81-00 WITH YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS This offer available till November 23rd STORAGE SPACE AVAILABLE Storage for a trunk, radio, cedar chest, piano, or the entire furnishings of your home is convenient and inexpensive. We own and operate the warehouse where your goods are stored. For complete details about packing, crating, moving, storage and shipping, PHONE OO LINDSAY'S CARTAGE & STORAGE LTD. Corner 2nd and Park Avenue For Your Wall and. Ceiling Decoration use . . . M uresco It can be applied over most wall papers. It Is easy to apply, and the colors and rich flat finish are most pleasing. -f It's economical too, for $1.50 you - t can Muresco the average room! ,' Gordon's Hardware McBride Street 5 AM 1 $1.00 mm .SAILINGS FOR VANCOUVER and Way Points Tuesday SS Catala, 1:30 pjn. Friday SS Cardena, 10 pan. Sailings for Queen Charlotte Islands every fortnight Midnight, Oct.,12th, 14th, 26th and 28th ; Further Information, Tickets and Reservations FRANK Jt SKINNER Prince Rupert Agent Third Ave. Phone 568 MURESC0 yj almost any surface Including Phone 311 A. Mackenzie Furniture "A GOOD PLACE TO BUY" Buy this Christmas, gifts that last there Is not much better than a good bed that gives real sound refreshing sleep. Here are a few suggestions: Beautyrest Mattress, Deepslecp Mattress, Slumber King Mattress all made by Simmons. Supreme Mattress, Rip-Van-Winkle Mattress-made by Restmore. A small deposit will hold them for you. We have other gifts to choose from, suitable .for your Home and Friends. Watch our window . . you will not be disappointed. Outside Mail Orders are appreciated Phone 775 327 Third Avenue rrince Rupert HAVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN Five minutes from the time you pose until you have your picture. 2Hx2H inches passport or Identification size. LUKLY J 6th St., Just north of 3rd Ave. it