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THE GUARDIAN

FEBRUARY 23. 1952

Some Extra-Special Pancake Recipes For Shrove Tuesday

Today is Bhrove Tuesday - long associated with feasting and merry- making as the last day before Lent begins. Shrove Tuesday al- though really a day intended for confession and shriving of sins. ihas come to be almost synonymous with Pancake Day in many parts of the world.

In some places there are pancake races, a custom which is said to have been begun when a house- wife who had oveislept ran to church still in her apron. flipping a pancake in the pan which she carried as she ran, The race really takes the form of a contest to see who can flip her pancakes high- est.

To others. Shrove Tixesday means football. an exaggerated :form of football, leading through brooks. woods and over meadows. and enziiiiz with a rzlorious feast of pancakes for the winners.

In Westminster School in Lon- don. ”Tossinc the Pancake" is an annual event. when the cook is ushererl into the school room with great solcinnitv. He twirls a. pan- cake around, then lets it fly. and the lad wiio catches it. or manages at least to grab the largest piece. is rewarded with a prize of money.

Samuel Pepys in an entry in his famous char in tbcycarl660. men- tions the great cxcitment and feasting which took place on Shrove Tiicsdriy. and from Poor Robin's Almrniack of 1684 comes

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A iiea'.il1y,m.ddlc-aged man is yuirprised. wlirii he ap has for life Jiisurance, to be tol that the vompany cannot insure him he- cause he is overwei,zlit or, if ac- cepted, he must pay a higher premium rate than one of normal weight. Having been of normal -weight for years and free from aches or pains. he is siirpiised to learn that this new extra pound- HEB to which 'he 1115 given no thought is considered a serious matter by the life insurance com- pany.

I often write about and the strictness of insurance companies in refusing to insure overweight men and women. In iihe Statistical Bulletin of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com- ipany, we read that overweight (people suffer a materially higher death rate than those of normal weight.

A recent study has just been completed on policy holders who were refused regular or standard Jife insurance but were given substandard insurance solely be- cause they were overweight; they were first-class risks in other res- pects-that. is. with regard to phy- rsical condition, medical history and occupation. The findings in this study are based upon the mor- tality experience or death rate of about 26,000 men and, 25,000 women -who were insured in the period 21925 to 1934 and traced to the an- iniversary of their insurance dur- in: 1960. The death rate was meas- ured by the comparable experience among persons accepted for stand-

overweight

' nrcl insurance. Among overweight

men between the ages of 20 to 64 years at the time their insurance was issued. the death rate was 150 (per cent (one and one-half times) that of men accepted for standard insurance (as they were of normal weight). The death rate for over- lweight women was also 150 per cent that at those of normal !w'eiglit.

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the following description of the ringing of the pancake bell and the activities which immediately fol- lowed:

"But hark. I hear the pancake bell. And fritters make a. gallant smell: The cooks are baking, frying, boyi-

ing. Stewing, minclng, cutting. broyl-

ing.

Carving. Bormandising, roasting.

Carbonading. cracking, slashing, toasting."

Here is a recipe for Bhrovetide pancakes which can be served as a dessertja particularly good idea if you're not fond of them as a main dish.

ill cups sifted all-purpose flour it teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

6 eggs. separated

1'-; cups milk

Mix flour. salt. lemon rind, Beat egg yolks thoroughly and acid with the milk to the dry ingred- ients. Beat batter until smooth. Fold in the stiffly beaten ear: whites. Grease hot griddle or skillet with a. little butter. Pour on it very thin layer of batter. making "cakes about five inches in diamet- er. Bake until delicately browned on one sde - about a minute: turn and bake on the other side. Spread each pancake with jelly. or sprinkle with powdered sugar. roll up while hot and serve with slice of .lemon. This recipe yields an-

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For Tomorrow

A PARTICUL-AIILY novel idea. an overwhelming intellectual, emo- tional or inspirational urge, might -have power to change the course of the entire life. The climax could be radical, deep-roied, far- reaching, with surprising reactions on the usual course of living. In- tuitions, creative ability, original- ity, the keen grasp of unusual cir- cumstances, could spur to breath- taking heights of accomplishment. progress adventure, perhaps romantic as well as practical.

For the Birthday

Those whose birthday it is may - dramatic I and spectacular switch of the in- v

anticipate a. thrilling, terests. contacts and achievements probably born of an inspirational drive, a. brilliant idea, a dynamic urge to achieve the novel or ex- perimental - all to a grand and glorious climax, with publicity, acclaim. Drastic change is immin- ent. perhaps physical, or, if not. in the realm of the mind or emo- tions. Be ready, but not rash or erratic.

A child born on this day should he abundantly blessed with novel ideas. plans and creative ability, for a dramatic and notable career.

death rate increased in proportion go tthe degree of overweight pres-

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The above is the dark side of the picture but the bright or en- C011-TB-sing side is finding that re- ducing their weight improves the health outlook for overweight in- dividuals. It was found that the record of policy holders who re- duced their weight after taking substandard insurance showed that then they could take out standard insurance.

Weight control appears to be the most practical means avail- able at present of preventing or delaying the degenerative diseases of middle and later life that now outrank all other diseases as a cause of death. '

an important discovery in the relief of pain!

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To house such glory in a used- A berry, ' ' ruifoully.

Like scarlet coral in the sea,

A berry, rounder than I ring,

So round, it harbours everything; so red, that all the blood of men Could'never paint it so again. And, as I hold it in my hand,

A fragrance steals across the land: Rich, on the wintry heaven, 1 sea A white, immortal hawthorn-tree.

-Mary Webb Red ben'ies are fewer on the Barberry shrubs and the Roses

because of the deep snows this winter and the need of food for the birds. This morning we watched from the window as several part- ridge ate their breakfast a few feet -from the dwelling.

It makes us feel good to have ll wild-life sanctuary so near and we remember these little round birds from the summer days when l.h('y were very small running round, and up and down the lanes. Not all escaped the strange gun- ners who came so near the home but now when they are hungry they are being fed.

I have been reading about flow- ers in the far past and it is so iii- terestiiig.

In the Far Past

Our gardens are gay with flow- ers: from mats of fragrant Thyme

to bands of iordly l..iiies they charm us with their color, i scent and beauty, and thrill us with their infinite variety. But we sei-

dom pause to wonder how it. is that they have been brought to us! from their wild lioines all over the, uorld, or to imagine why it is they came to be grown in our gar- dens.

The story of how all the differ- ent varieties is as diversified as the flowers themselves. A few are simply European wildflowers that have been grown and loved -for many hundreds of years, wildflow- ers whose every slight variation has been cherished and encourag- ed until with the passing centgir-, ies, they have been gradually de-" veioped iiiio present day favorites that we all love so well.

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Cook's Corner ' BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

2 cups once-sifted pastry flour or 134' cups once-sifted hard- 1 wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking soda "5 teaspoon salt s 1 2f3 cups buttermilk 2 tablespoons shortening. melted Measure and sift together tiwice, then sift into a mixing bowl, the flour. baking soda and salt. Combine the buttermilk and melted shortening. Make a well in the flour mixture and gradually stir in the liquids, mixing to a. smooth batter. Pour rounds of batter into lightly greased frying pan (or use a greas- less griddle). Fry until bubbles ap- pear and begin to break on the surface of the pancakes, then turn and cook other sides.

Note: To bake batter as waffles.

follow the instructions that came

with waffle iron.

Morning Smile Austerity

Latest story about Britain's shortages concerns a. -hostess. pour- ing tea, who said; "One lump oi- Y-W0?”

Confused Guest: "Forgive me I had quite a shock. For is moment I thouxht you were the coalman.”

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Modern Etiquette

By Robert: Lee - Q. Is a business man required to rise when a woman enters his office ? A. Not if she is an employee of his nrm. However, he must stand to receive a. woman visitor. and stand until she is seated. He stands again when she prepares to leave and usually goes with her to the door, opens it for her .and "bows her out." Q. What form should a bride and bfideirhoom use when extending in-, vltatians to I receptitm in their new home, after their return from their honeymoon trip? A. These invitations may be en- Brnved and rmiled-or they may extended over the ' ' r - Q. Is it alwby: necessary that I ohaperon be I married vvomanf

A. No: any woman of mature Ielrs may servo in this clpaclty?

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Your indignation is readily under- standable; one of the really revolting sights in life is to see a healthy man taking life easy while his wife works her fingers to the bone bringing home No man with the slightest vestige of self-respect could watch his wife struggling to carry on at home, caring for babies, then going out to work for a few dollars to provide him with the neces-

HAS NO DECENCY

Wiiat appeals can one make to such a person? no love for his wife or children, nothing but a vast.,selfish ego, so pervasive that it. shuts out all other human emotions. anything to him but his own comfort: an easy chair to loll in all day, food prepared and all but fed to him. satisfied to cater to his sloth and gluttony, there is absolutely nothing her family and friends can do about it. V

Supporting such a husband is a luxury; if a wife feels entitled to the indulgence, such is her responsibility. Of course her placid acceptance of the double role of bread-winner and homemaker strips No self-respecting womrin would allow herself to be so imposed upon, nor would she deprive her children of the things they need to pamper their lazy father. him for personal spending alone would mean the difference between necessities and comforts for her youngsters.

Perhaps your friend will get fed up with her parasite husband one of these days and take matters into her own hands. make him get out and work if she has the determination, but if her backbone has been replaced by a complacent streak. the best intentions of her well-wishers will be to no avail. only defense, she'll battle the world to keep her husband in ease and comfort-if that's the way she wants it. Her price will be the ult- imate respect of her children; when they realize what an inadequate pair they picked for parents, they'll set out pretty fast to get for themselves the things denied them by a bad home environment.

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DEAR MISS DIX: Next year I am to be married to a man who has been in the Army four months. heard from him at all, and he isn't overseas. dates since he's been away but am wondering if he is being equally true.

For the past month I haven't I haven't accepted any

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Since your fiance is still in (His country. and hasn't written you for a month, you have grave cause to doubt his sincerity. Don't. begin going out with other boys until you have written him to that effect; let him know that his silence makes you doubt his eon- tlnued interest. and since you don't want to wait around forever. you're going to go out with other boys. ters, better consider the engagement. terminated.

If he still ignores your let-

I am a young divorcee of 23. I was married for a year. and have been divorced five months, I am very unhappy, and though young men risk me to go out, I'm only more miserable when I accept their invitations. self to go out with them, or stay home with my feelings?

Do you think I should force my- RUTH

ANSWER: Your divorce. apparently. was a great emotional shock and only time will heal your wounded feelings and restore your nor- Forcing yourself to go out with other men just to try to forget. is no good. You make yourself and your companion both miserable. Staying home alone is not good for you either. stop marking time and get busy with a new project? Take a course in something you like to do, or acquire in new talent. such as painting, ceramics, sewing. knitting or any work that requires concentration and effort. Merely attending lectures won't do the trick: your mind has too much chance to wander. very busy. A little social service work will also help.

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Wlthout. the wind still luhel gustily about the house and blown snow sticks to the panes. Yet it is so cozy and plfuant within we sometimes fancy it is s toretaste of heaven we enjoy. 0! it, we should ask no better.

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James is daubtleu trying to glean from his pages a sign of strengthening farm-markets. Even a flash in the pan would serve to encourage him, and most farmers. we are sure, to continue their hus- bandry as planned for the months and seedtlme to come. "There's this about farming nowadays" James spoke of it at dinner. "We don't need to save for our retiring years. They are provided for. But it all the farmers raise only what will give them and their families a living meanwhile, how much or how well will that contribute to feed the world?

"Just let prices drop below or barely covering costs of opera- tion and what happens? The Dyed-in-the-wool. like myself will potter away at it regardless, but the young folks. no matter how well they enjoy farm-life will drift away to the cities . . . and there'll be more vacant farms than before . . . good land lying idle growing up in bush. But" he shrugged, "we'll leave it to time to straighten things out-- -and the old rule of supply and demand."

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And how do we spend a day like this? The farmers hampered by the weather attended faithfully to their chorlng, keeping an eye to the supply of water to have it plentiful for the stock in the event that the energy which runs in on a long thread of "silver" might suffer interruption in the storm. In spite of the inelemency, we saw stables being cleaned, and, in a clearer spell, loads being drawn to the field. And what of the women? Do they leave their out- of-door duties to the hands of the sterner sex? Not at Alderleai We, at this house might be so inclined if we did not appreciate how busy our farmers are. And it James did not still cherish the belief that exercise in the open, preferably profitably employed. is beneficial and indeed a requirement of good health.

so. grateful that we inherited in fair measure strength of heart and wind and limb from sturdy forebears, we brave the warring elements to effect our required labor . . . Clearing a path or verandah of snow- or blessing the wind of storm that blew it free: bringing in our kindling and wood. Coming with the children- for unless it is unusually stormy they too are out about - to view again the new lambs, to look in at the parcel of sheep, to admire granddaughter's- favorite heifer. And return refreshed and the bet- ter for the outing. . .

James lowers his paper to lis- ten now to the play of wind in the chimney. "It's the second day of this" he nods. as though the truth or this in Just. breaking. "it it con- tinues much longer, Ellen, things will get serious. Roads drifted - toiks Just have to keep well . . How aboutfood. Ellen? Have we plenty flour? And yeast-cakes - you should always keep a number of them on hand in winter." He smiles. "Do you know what I have a notion for this very minute? A piece of raisin bread and A cup of teal"