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TVMailbag Nepean Street Viewer: I am still peeved over the opinion of. that:" "Metcalfe street viewer" regarding Charlie Chamberlain of Don Messer show. I think he should write an apology to Charlie explaining the missive as simple ignorance. The Don Messer Show is among the best, and the "quiet time!" song is such an inspiration. I'm sorry the program isn't on twice a week, but am happy that we can look forward to" it at least once a week for a long time to come, I Hope.

Mrs. H. B. Carling avenue: 1 follow your column in The Journal and enjoy your comments on TV, but it seems to me you could do a little more on radio. 1 want to say I was very disappointed we are getting a repeat on Christmas Eve, and not a very cheerful one either for people who are lonely or unwell and who possibly look forward to Close-Up.

For myself, the wonderful bustle and joy. of a home and five children will keep me from depending on Close-up that evening. (NOTE: Close-Up Christmas Eve will be repeating a documentary film about European refugees.) J. I- MaeKay street: Could you please give me the following information. What is the name of the march played at the beginning of the Jim Coleman show? Who is the composer, and is it published for brass bands as well as military bands? (NOTE: CBC promises a reply to these questions in next Saturday's TV Mailbag.) J.

Ma tier, Ottawa: I was surprised to see in your column Monday evening that you were pleased with Frank Sinatra's show. I usually agree" with you in your criticisms of some of these shows, such as the Fred Astaire show, etc I personally think the Sinatra show smelled. Sinatra cannot sing? and Peter Lawford, though usually funny was not on this program. I don't like Ella Fitzgerald's singing 1 will take the Hi Los and you can have the rest. Now I would like to congra-ulate producers of the Wally Koster (Hit Parade) show this week.

In my opinion it was far ahead of Sinatras! Peter Palmer was very good as were Wally, Jovce Hahn and Travellers also tlje bSy who sang DaiJnyi-BtJyT He" has" a very food voice. 1 would ljke to mention that the Joan Fairfax show on Sunday-was' not up to its usual standard. The songs were badly picked and 1 would like to see her get better guest singers than Allan Blye and the chap who Sunday. Maybe I'm too old fashioned, but I do like to hear good singing. (NOTE: Funny thing, really, in view of what you say about Sinatra and 'Ella who are Free RADIO Free 'Dumont $59-95 Portable was With purchase of 'New G-E, Phillips, Philco TV Easy Terms EXCEL TV SALES 1)1 ladAajfiM-ati among the very best in my book but I'll join 'n applause for Hit Parade.

It has been consistently good. I'll agree: with you, too, that the Juan' Fairfax show had indifferent to bad musical selections last week, Tout where Allan Blye and Ken Steele are concerned, I'm four-square, ag'in you. 1 don't think Joan could nave better guests.) Bob Burgess, The Journal: Thanks ro the many who were kind enough to send Christmas greetings to this corner, and to the faithful who have kept the TV Mailbag rolling along with thoughtful and interesting letters. May you all enjoy the merriest of Merry Christmascs. Movies This Week On Channel -8 Sunday.

2.60 "'keys of the: King, dom From the novel by A. J. Cronjn. A Scottish priest fights tD preserve his mission in China. Gregory Peck, Vincent Price, Thomas Mitchell.

6.90 "A Message to The classic story of a wartime adventure, famed in history. Wallace Beery and Barbara Stanwyck. Tuesday. 1 1.15 I "The Story of Alexander Graham This is the story of the inventor of the telephone, with- Don Ameche in the part which won him fame. Wednesday.

11.15 "Santa Fe A story of the Old West. Errol Flvrin, Olivia De Havillani, Van Heflin. Thursday. 6.30 The A live, half-hour "presentation of the classic Christmas story. This is the first -dramatic production by CJSS-TV, and will begin a series of occasional, dramatic specials.

7.00 "Les Miserable" (Part 1). The classic film will be shown in two parts, with Part II to be seen on Christmas night at 6 30. This is the great story of the ex-convict, Jean Valjean, and his fight for Frederick March and Chjlr4es Laughton. II. 10 The Inspector Gen Danny Kaye in one if his most hilarious movie roles, as a buffoon, mistaken, for an important official.

Friday. 6,30 "Les Miserables" (Part II). 9.30 "National Mickey. Rooney, Elizabeth Taylor. 11.15 "Jane Taken Jrotn the classic novel by Charlotte Bronte, the movie features Orson Wells as Edward Rochester, and Joan Fon taine as Jane.

lilll inM lllnil Jt tr Lrt Li FOR SERVICES RENDERED. Cordon Sinclair pitched in to help Toby Robins her Christmas decorations and was rewarded with a peck on the head, it's a form of payola, perhaps, but Gordon doesn't seem to mind. He claims Toby is his favorite TV siar. CHRISTMAS RECIPES Anna Cameron Suggests Quick Holiday Loaf Anna Cameron did her first rooking in public recently on Open House when the program devoted a half-hour to Christmas cookery. Anna prepared her own recipe "for Christmas shoppers who are too busy to prepare a big meal for an unexpected The dish can be on rha table in 30 minutes--provided the cook has the oven "at the 425 Here's the recipe Bed and Gfrm onvl lt 1 1 1 cups hamburg cup lightly-crushed corn- tUket 1 up.

Salt Up. paprika cup minced onion garlic i if desired Combine ingredients lightly with the hands, and mould into log-shaped loaf. Place in a greased baking dish. Slice 10 more large stuffed olives, into circles, andrrange; them to cover the tdp of the meat Jog. Pour over the dish tin of concentrated tomato soup, to which has been added an ounce of sherry or white wine (if de- sired) and bake for, about.

30 minutes. To add' a 'Yuletide touch, garnish the dish with a bit of holly before serving. The Open House cooking experts, Madame Benoit and Lucille Blair, demonstrated Christmas recipes for the family with a sweet tooth: Madasa Bikn't Faister Sawrtfcitad. 1 cup butlar (mttl creamed cup icing rugar 2 cups all-purpoee' flour fted 3 timoa) Cream the sweet butter until -very soft, gradually add icing' sugar. Beat until Smooth.

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Bake un- ttl golden 20 to 30 minoies. And for a glamor dessert on Christmas Day: Larllle Blair'i CkrHtaaaa DeMckt. 1 large anre! cake a cup drained pineapple bit eup drained glazed -KbiM eherriea cup slivered peel cup skredded rocoanul cup Ukasled ftimenei. slivered 34 colored marsksn ilosra. cut pint whipping-trvat.

whipped Topping: la pint wkipptnf cream. whipped 8 red maraschino Cfttnut green maraschino cherries 1 pteee citron peet 2i blanched alaooaoa. centre from -large angel cake leaving a lV-inch wall. Break remaining cake into small add fruit, peel, plus the first pint hir- ped cream. Fill shell and chill Overnight.

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