The Daily Notes from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania • Page 2

I AGE TWO WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER THE CANONSBUEG DAILY NOTES. (weather It Is hard and tough. In a PRAISE GINGERBREAD Christmas In A Scotch City fat salt pork, on these lay the chicken, ekln side up. dredge with flour and lay over the top several thin slices of pork, turn In half cupful of hot water or broth, cover and let cook one hour and three-fourths; baste several times with the dripping in the pan, dredge with flour after each basting, more broth may be added If needed. IT 18 GOOD FOR YOUNGSTERS AND GROWNUPS.

the "General." Each morning the master asks bis serrant, "What does the general say?" The man applies his thumb to the figure and says: The general feels flabby about the chest; you'd better take your umbrella." There are many entertaining facta about gingerbread in some of the curiosities of English literature. Soft Gingerbread Mii together one-half cup of brown sugar and a scant half cup of meat drippings. Add one egg well beaten, one-half cup of light New Orleans molasses and a half teaspoon each of ginger and cinnamon. Glasgow, the commercial metropolis of Scotland, with its well nigh million in habitants, can be chosen as an interesting illustration of the manner in which one-fourth of the iwople of the country rrnit, starring Seotcn airs are played on the big organ by the city organist. At the close his lordship makes a speech, which Is reported verbatim in the newspapers.

It is usually a masterly production. Outwardly the asjiect of the city resembles that of Sunday. Nevertheless thousands of people are moving about. The myriad of riveters in the miles of shipbuilding yards along the Clyde have come to the city with their wives and families and are attending the matinpH or evening pantomime performances that have already been running. These pantomimes a feature of city life in Scotland during the winter.

Usually three open at the big theaters in Glasgow Christmas eve. They are rehearsed for weeks before. The playwright usually chooses as his theme a fairy tale. "Jack the Giant -A If Raba and the For mastlde. It la a common saying among-Scotchmen that all roads lead to London.

This fe changed to Glasgow in some cases. There is scarcely a family of note in the Highlands that ha not a son at fbe universities of Glasgow or Edinboxgh studying for the professions of law. medicine, the pulpit, the army or the borne or foreign civil service. Wffh what hope and pride the advent of the young student is looked for the Httle railroad station up In the mountains on Christmas eve or morning! If he lives on a estate the next day he is given a side by his rustic countrymen In their annual Christmas day football match. The game is usually a stoutly contested one, umpired and referred by the' laird and beads ot the estate.

At the corner of the field is placed a cask of good Scotch ale, from which the players regale themselves- at half time. Then the game resumes, and the second half fast and furious. Around the ropes are the young women of the estate looking on with pleasure and discussing tbeir choices in the dance list of the- evening Brooklyn Eagle. Cannelon of Beef. Chop the remains of yesterday's beef, mix with of a pound of minced ham, season with pepper, salt, grated lemon peel and a lift'- onion; moisten wt'h yesterday's gravy with a little flour stirred In and bind with a beaten egg or two; make some pie paste or such as you would use for dumplings, roll Into an oblong sheet, put the beef mlnce in the middle and make the pastry into a long roll, inclosing the meat; close at ends with round caps of pastry, the edges pinched well together; lay In a dripping pan, the joined side of the roll downward and bake to a good bro-vn.

ty Thieves" and "Aladdin and the! Wonderful Imp" have been favorite; Would Be Better for Children If School Stores Sold Gingerbread Rather Than "Tootsy Rolls" and Other Confections. The popularity of gingerbread among the Email fry has greatly waned. It would be far better for the children If the school stores sold this dainty rather than the "tootsy rolls" and other penny confections, and If these gams children could say, "Of all the cakes my mammee bakes give me food gingerbread." It is good and good for them and grownups, too, especially those who are taking on too much fleBh. Poor Hepzibah Pyncbeon's first customer to her little shop in ''The House of Seren was a small boy attracted by a Jim Crow in Lh window, executing his renowned dance," in gingerbread. "Shakespeare makes one of his clowns say: "An I had but a penny in the world thou ahouldBt tare It to buy gingerbread." In several countries of Europe hot gingerbread used to be hawked about.

In London there were gingerbread booths by the Thames. In Holland it into one-half cup of boiling water stir one even teaspoon of soda. Fold In one and one-half cups of sifted flour. Bake with slow fire for half an hour, if baked In a sheet, or a little less if in muffin pans. Serre warm.

Gingerbread I One-half cup of sugar, one-half cup or molasses, one-half cup of sour milk, one-third cup of butter and lard mixed, scant teaspoon of soda, one egg, teaspoon cinnamon, one-half teaspoon cloves, one-half of ginger, and two cups of flour. One-third of this Is sufficient for a meal. Gingerbread II Cream one-half cup of brown sugar with one-half cup of lard and butter mixed. Add one themes. As a rule, the playwright retains enough of the tale- so that the young folks can recognize the characters, but taken altogether the production becomes really a dramatic burlesque of local life and character.

Interesting, entertaining and even elevating to old and young. Actors and spend the holidays. Many days before the store fronts ou Argyll street a thoroughfare as busy as any in the land are payly and profusely decorated with holly and evergreens. Above Aearly every eutrance signs of welcome and the compliments of the season are exhibited in holly leaves. On Christmas eve the stores keep open late.

Either side of the thoroughfare is a mass of blazing, cheerful light, and there is a moving mass of bumar. ity between. But when the stores close they close until boxiug day. Ail the working pople now get their Christmas holiday. On Christmas forenoon the lord provost or mayor presides at the annual meeting and breakfast given by the directors at the royal infirmary.

His lordship makes a speech, after which there Is a distribution of good things to all the parients in the large institution. Then he visits sundry other institutions for the care of the sick and poor, where there are Chris tinas treeing and feasting. By the way. Christmas day is one of the lord provost's busiest days. At 2 o'clock, according to annual custom for years past, he presides at the annual dinner given to from 5.000 to poor men.

women and children in the city hall. Albion street. Ills lordship and the city magistrates occupy the stage and take dinner with the poor. Iiiiring the repast, which consists of soup. beef, an enfroM.

h'ikm mw'Mjne ta or of ee nn ft actresses of renown take the leading parts, while there are dazzling costumes, magnificent scenery and a gorgeous ballet thrown in. No wonder it is that often until the middle of spring the pantomimes enjoy a continuous run. Latterly they become To Clean Irons. When irons begin to grow rough and smoky rub them well on a board on which has been sprinkled a little fine salt. This will prevent them from sticking to starched articles, and will make them quite smooth.

It Is a good plan to rub each Iron on the board before putting It back to heat, so that no starch will remain to be burnt on. When Ironing starched things rub the fiats over with a cloth slightly moistened with paraffine before using. It makes them slip over the surface like magic. teaspoon of molasses, stir two even teaspoons of soda in one cup of boiling water, then add two and one-half cups of flour and spices to taste. Lastily, add two well beaten eggs.

in a sense classics, for their libretti Santa Claus In the Zoo. Said Sant ClauB: "Tis Christmas eve (The animals looked pleasant). And each off you will now receive His yearly Christmas present. But I'd be glad If every guest Would mention what he'd like the The tapir said: "That pleases me. I'll state succinctly, therefore, If I may be so bold and free, The only thing I care for Would be those matches on the shelf.

With which I'd like to light myself." His wish was granted. Then up spake A timid little adder: "Sir, but a trifle it will take To make my Christmas gladder. A slate and pencil. If you please. Would let me do my sums with ease." Tfie reindeer said.

"You may believe I'd be a happy fellow If I were sure I would receive A good sized umberrellow, And also I'd like four galoche. Yes, and a rubber mackintosh." was In greater request than elsewhere, and its manufacture guarded with a jealous secret and the recipe Landed down as an heirloom from lather to son. One of the most unique uses of the bard ginger cake was to hare it as a parameter. These were made in the form of a man or woman. The slightest change in atmosphere has an effect on hard gingerbread; the slightest moisture makes it soft.

In dry undergo weekly improvement at the suggestion of local wits noted for the pungency of their sayings and the fund of dry Scotch humor they possess. It is no exaggeration to say that these pantomimes are visited by some persons each night all the season through and by others fully a score of times. Then there is the usual exodus of vonnrr nw to th cmintrv at cyHgt Chicken and Salt Pork. Singe a young chicken, remove pin feathers, cut off the neck on a line with top of the wing bones; cut the chicken down through the backbone and clean on the inside, wash and dry both inside and out, flatten the breast with a cleaver; In a double roasUng pan lay several thin slices of Most Nourishing Vegetable. Unions are more nourishing than any other vegetable.

Notes Want Ads pay 9 i YOU CAN'T PUT OFF CHRISTMAS BUYING LONGER Everything Must Be Purchased in the Next Three Days And that's a mighty short time even if you have nearly all your shopping done. We will take up very little of your time with advertising. We're "rushed to death" and we know you must be too. But for the benefit of those who still have a few presents to buy, and don't know exactly what to get, we wish to make a few more suggestions. If you don't see anything in this Ad you wish, come to the store for there are hundreds of things here which we are unable to Carpet Sweepers We can't help but once to call your attention to t'e Bissell Carpet Sweep eras a holidav remembrance.

Ii's a go serviceable, practical, sensible gift. Price each $3.00 Hearth Rugs Or they may be used before a dresser. Pretty designsflorals and conventional. Good colors-bright or dull. Another fine thing for Xmas.

Price each $1.50 Maish Comforts Covered with a fine quality of silkaline in neat, pretty patterns. The three dollar grade is filled with a specially prepared cotton in one solid sheet. Others filled with good cotton. Prices $2.00 to $3.00 Linen Novelties For Xmas You may not have been able to make some piece of fancy work you intended to. If not, why not.

substitute one of the following items; Stamped Pillow Cases with Bolster Cases to match. Made of best quality of muslin. Price per pair 75c Stamped Towels. Three sizes guest medium and large. Very pretty designs.

Price 25c, 35c, 50c Damask Lunch Cloths, with two-inch hemstitched hem. Assorted patterns. Size CiixIiG. price, each $1.00 up Hand Embroidered Mats. Large showing.

Price each 25c to $5.00 Battenburg Scarfs. Size ISx 34. Price each $1.00 up Battenburg Centerpieces, round or square. Size 18xlS. Beautiful designs.

Price, each 25c Fancy Work Yon may wish, to give some fancy work to be embroidered by the recipient. If so give Royal Society. Put up in packages with all the necessary floss, color schemes, etc. Price 25c up Cushion Tops Everyone has a cozy corner or other place which they wish to fill with cushions and a new-one is always welcome. We have a big assortment in all colors and patterns.

Price 25c up Last Mention of Laces You may.be,, just, finishing some article which, requires a little lace. If so you can find just what you want in the three lines mentioned below. Of course, we have all other laces, but these are our three specials. Linen torchon laces from one to three inches wide. Price per yard 5c Val laces with insertions match.

This line has many holiday uses. Prices range from per yard 5c to 30c All linen torchon lace. Just like hand-made lace and will wear as long. Per yard 12', 2 to 30c. Over Half the Special Suits Gone Many are being Bought for Gifts We didn't count them but we know from the appearai.ee of the racks that over half have been sold.

Many ladies have been in to see them and have signified their intention of coming back after one. If you are needing or will need a new suit soon it would pay you to see these. Made of the same materials as $18 to $25 suits and after the same models. An assortment of colors that allows plenty of room to please your individual taste. On account of the extremely low price a small charge will be made for alterations.

Suits Worth from $18 to $25 Nuform Corsets Made by the W. B. Corset people. Beauty of form, comfort and perfect fit are accomplished by V. B.

377, whicn has the graceful and attractive lines of the present mode. Special price $1.00 Why Not a New Waist for Mother or Sister? If you can't find out the size we'll gladly exchange We have all prices but we call your attention to our 50c and 1-00 lots. They're the best in the city for the money. Plain white tailored waists of linen. Also striped percales, black sateen, or gray and white striped cheviot tailored waists.

Breast pocket, and pearl button trimmings. An exceedingly good waist for this price. Will give good service. Each 50c Plain white tailored waists of either linen or linene. Either embroidered or just 'plaiu tailored.

Also a few striped tailored waists, with pearl buttons and pocket trimmings. Each $1.00 Once More We Wish to Suggest Sweaters We have heard several ladies express their desire for a Sweater Coat for Xmas so that we know what we are talking about when we say that they make excellent holiday tokens. Sweater Coats for Misses. Hand Knit in a pretty weave. Trimmed with white pearl buttons.

Double breasted. Pocket on each side. White, red gray colors. Sizes 30 to 34. Length 30 inches.

Price $1-50 Sweater Coats for Ladies. Also hand made. Single or double breasted. Trimmings of pearl buttons. Pocket on each side.

Colors gray, red and white. Lengths from 34 to 40 inches. Price eat.h 1'50 t0 $4'00 I Our Mailing Station Is Serving Hundreds Each Day Give Her a New Scarf Find out the color of your sister's or sweetheart's best party dress and give her a scarf to match it. Here are the prices. We have the biggest assortment of both plain and fancy figured scarfs we ever had.

And they are at a good range of prices 25c to $5.00 Good wide scarfs of either plalu or dotted mousseline in good colors. Trice 50c to 75c Beautiful line of scarfs at $1.00. Plain or fancy. Made of mousseline. Colors to match anything you wish.

Many people are bringing their packages to be wrapped, weighed, stamped and delivered to the postofflce. No charge except that of the stamps. No difference where you bought the article. Uncle Sam takes packages up to four pounds. Special Lot Caracul Coats We had thirty but several have been sold.

Misses or Ladies' sizes. Priced at least 20 per cent below the price elsewhere. Our price each $10, $12, $15 Pictures for Men or Ladies One of the few things you can give to either sex; A man appreciates a good picture just as much as a lady does. We mention two prices below but we have hundreds of others. Pictures that have sold for each 50c.

The frames are square or oval in black, brown, or oak colors. Most any subject you could desire. Special each 25c Famous Underwood pictures in brown or black oblong frames. New subjects. These are especially suited for bed room or library.

Price each 75c a Only Three More Shopping Days Mailing Station on Third Floor The A. B. Caldwell Co. THE STORE THAT SELLS WOOLTEX.